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14 December 2016 7080 comments
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Fantasy managers are treated to the remaining eight matches of Gameweek 16 this Wednesday evening, with a trio of
encounters getting underway at 7.45pm.

Sadio Mane and Divock Origi are the form men as Liverpool look for a first win in three at the Riverside. Roberto Firmino arrives on the back of four straight blanks and was second only to Charlie Austin for transfers out in the Gameweek.

With Eden Hazard absent, the stage is set for Diego Costa as Chelsea visit Sunderland. The Blues frontman was the most captained player in Fantasy Premier League for Gameweek 16, with 23% handing him the armband.

West Ham embark on the first of three very favourable fixtures, with Dimitri Payet and Michail Antonio on our radars for the visit of Burnley.

In the 8pm matches, all eyes will be on Captain Poll winner Harry Kane as Spurs welcome Hull to White Hart Lane. We’ll also be monitoring Scout Picks duo Toby Alderweireld and Christian Eriksen against the struggling Tigers.

In-form pair Christian Benteke and Zlatan Ibrahimovic go head-to-head as Palace welcome United to Selhurst Park. With returns in six of the last seven, Wilfried Zaha was the most transferred in player for Gameweek 16.

With Sergio Aguero suspended, faith in Man City has dwindled ahead of what should be a plum home clash against Watford. Kevin De Bruyne is the man most likely as the Etihad side look to recover from back-to-back defeats.

We’re also keeping a keen eye on Differential Sofiane Boufal as Southampton head to Stoke. Having bagged the winner at home to ‘Boro, the Moroccan could be set to step up in the absence of Charlie Austin, promoting his prospects as a mid-price midfield candidate ahead of some fine fixtures.

West Brom have their work cut out to stop Gylfi Sigurdsson as Swansea make their way to the Hawthorns.

The Swans’ playmaker has racked up four goals and as many assists in eight appearances under Bob Bradley and faces a defence with one clean sheet in the last 12 Gameweeks.

Matt Phillips and Salomon Rondon also have the chance to maintain momentum tonight – Swansea have conceded 12 goals in four road trips since their new manager was installed.

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  1. GuillermoDickero
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 3 months ago

    Time to replace firmino with eriksen? Feel like I have enough cover with lallana ATM.

    Been waiting for firmino to explode in terms of points for a while..... feels like it's been a bit too long now and his role in the team doesn't result in a lot of goals scored for him...

    Thoughts?

    1. HVT
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      Did it last week mate.

    2. That Was Easy!
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      Indeed it is time, get Eriksen for this game, then reassess. Eriksen looking at his very best ever.

    3. Davido989
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      He was better today. Created 2 good chances for Mane. Still not good enough in comparison to Eriksen.

    4. Jamin
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      Do it. Upcoming Pool fix are really not amazing IMO

  2. Footballfriend
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 3 months ago

    Siggy -> Eriksen or sort out my Gund/Stones problem I've been avoiding far too long?

    1. That Was Easy!
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      Sort out Gund/Stones most definitely.

    2. sully29
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      Gund/Stones. Siggy is fine.

      1. Footballfriend
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 3 months ago

        I guess I'm being greedy, drop both for a -4? Issue in that my rival has zaha and phillips as cheap midfields who I want. 1.5 itb, gund,stones and allen to sort out, any ideas?

  3. Viprin
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 3 months ago

    6th red arrow in a row

    1. Geordienufc1
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      I'm with you, dropped from just outside 10K to 160K in 6 weeks.

  4. Tomas Brolin ate all Depays
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 3 months ago

    Sell stones or holebas?

    1. sully29
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      Stones.

    2. The Big Fella
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      Stones. Rotation risk and rubbish

  5. sully29
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 3 months ago

    Bench one please:

    A) Pieters (LEI)
    B) Barragan (SWA)
    C) Holebas (sun)

    1. Davido989
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      Tough one. C.

    2. HVT
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      C

    3. Footballfriend
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      C

  6. Hurricane Gilbert
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 3 months ago

    Still without Chelsea defence. How strong is Alonso's attacking threat compared to Azpis bonus potential?

    A) Alonso for his attacking threat
    B) Azpi for his bonus threat

    1. That Was Easy!
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      You've asked this several times, there's not much innit.

    2. HVT
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      A

  7. woody3260
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 3 months ago

    Kane & Firmino > Zlatan & Eriksen for -8??

    1. That Was Easy!
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      Absolutely not. Firmino > Eriksen FT

    2. Jamin
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      Just Firm >Erik.
      Kane to zlat week after

  8. C_G
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 3 months ago

    Took a -4 and I'm very happy with this team.

    Grant

    Brunt Walker Alonso

    Lallana Sanchez Payet Eriksen

    Llorente Kane Costa

    Pick Holebas Amat Hojberg

  9. Lawrø
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 3 months ago

    I've taken a stupid hit, but this looks good long term right? right? 😆

    Heaton, Pickford
    Alonso, Brunt, Jones, McAuley, Amat
    Sanchez, Mane, Eriksen, Sigurdsson, Capoue
    Kane, Costa, Origi

    1. Jamin
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      Very pretty. Teams not bad either

    2. ⚽️ Dingo ⚽️
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      Pretty decent long term Lawro.

    3. Knowledgeable meerkat
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      Eriksen is worth it over Phillips yes I'd say 😉

      1. Lawrø
        • 14 Years
        9 years, 3 months ago

        Thanks guys, words of affirmation were needed

  10. Postman Ty
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 3 months ago

    Though I was actually having a decent gameweek; Heaton explodes, 3 clean sheets for defence, sanchez goal and ibra goal and assist. GW rank of almost 1m, 540k to 470k. And I end up losing a place in my ML. Useless captains every single week bringing me down.

    1. Postman Ty
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      Writing it down and noticing only two goals actually makes me feel a lot worse. Those defence points basically kept me afloat.

  11. top556677
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 3 months ago

    http://imgur.com/i7iquvg

    My team has ibra,kane,costa,hazard,sanchez.

    Have 2FT and 0.4m in bank. I want to upgrade Allan but can't see any players worth downgrading?

    1. Jamin
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      Stick for another week and then can consider Kane downgrade for cash if under performs AGAIN

      1. top556677
        • 14 Years
        9 years, 3 months ago

        Such a waste to let a FT go. Surely a cheapy defender thats about to price rise?

    2. sully29
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      That's the problem with having so many big hitters, you get stuck with the likes of Allen too.

  12. L'Aeroplanino
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 3 months ago

    Brunt reverted back to LB? Or only a one game thing ?

    1. That Was Easy!
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      With Chadli back, think it'll be the norm.

      1. L'Aeroplanino
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 3 months ago

        right...cheers

    2. Z
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      Dawson was suspended so Nyom went to RB and Brunt LB.
      Not 100% sure how they'd line up at the weekend.

  13. ⚽️ Dingo ⚽️
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 3 months ago

    Snodgrass to Lallana done

    Pickford
    Alonso / McAuley / Pieters
    Hazard / Eriksen / Sigurdsson / Lallana
    Kane / Costa / Defoe

    Heaton / Cedric / Friend / deRoon

    Looking at a minus -4 after the weekend if there are no injuries to get in Alexis.
    Eriksen -> Sanchez
    Defender -> Amat

  14. That Was Easy!
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 3 months ago

    Bottomed...

    Grant
    Holebas - Cedric - Amat
    Hazard - Sanchez - Siggy - Firmino
    Zlatan - Costa - Benteke

    Pickford; DeRoon, Williams, Evans

    A) Sort out Williams or Cedric

    B) Benteke > Origi, back to Benteke after Arsenal (no Pool attack)

    C) Save FT

    1. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 16 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      C for now.

    2. Jamin
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      C senor

  15. TorresMagic™
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • Has Moderation Rights
    • 16 Years
    9 years, 3 months ago

    Iheanacho to Origi popular here tonight?

    1. That Was Easy!
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      Looks that way. I can see Iheanacho starting, however Origi looks in fine form.

      Can you take a look at my post below?

    2. Moose™
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      Nacho to Defoe for me.

    3. Ravager
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      Pretty much yes.

    4. liiusions
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      Just done it. No better option under 7m

    5. Swan - Villa Proud
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      I did it. Injured or not, felt it was a solid move with nothing else pressing

  16. Forza Papac
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 3 months ago

    Why did Okaka not play tonight?

    1. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 16 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      hamstring

      1. ⚽️ Dingo ⚽️
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 3 months ago

        Hamstrung.

  17. Dr Dream
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 3 months ago

    Right. Didn't take long....I've decided...I have to take a (-8) to stick to my hit a week gameplan

    I'm not bothered much about OR but I do like my family ML. Neither my son or my brother can afford Sanchez but they both have Hazard.

    I'm gonna ditch my Hazard to even the board up. I'm also gonna ditch my lovely Zaha who gets nothing next week and is off to Africa, and i'm gonna ditch Kane who is playing absolutely kak....

    Just need to work out who to bring in now.

    1. KingOllie
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      Get pogba if u a real baller and love to dab

      1. Dr Dream
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 3 months ago

        I love Pogba. I could do that for a few weeks no problem at all. Worst that could happen with him at that price is that I do Pogba > Coutinho if he continues his early poor FPL form.

        1. KingOllie
          • 10 Years
          9 years, 3 months ago

          Pogba reslly kicking on now. Looking pivotal to their attack

  18. KingOllie
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 3 months ago

    play one:
    A) Grant (LEI)
    B) Pickford (WAT)

    1. That Was Easy!
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      Grant, Leicester horrible away, Stoke rock solid.

      1. KingOllie
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 3 months ago

        My thinking too

  19. SANTACLAUS
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 3 months ago

    Why is Jones ahead of Valencia in the defenderswatchlist?

    1. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 16 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      Price

    2. sully29
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      Cheaper I guess.

  20. Keep the Faith
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 3 months ago

    Too much knee-jerking on here for me, busy schedule coming up I would hold off doing transfers until Friday/Sat rather than catch the 0.1 rise/0.1 fall etc in your team.....most teams are in a bad way right now

    1. ⚽️ Dingo ⚽️
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      No thanks. Gotta make the money mate.

      1. Keep the Faith
        • 14 Years
        9 years, 3 months ago

        Each to their own I guess, ppl know their teams better than I, just reading through the past few pages ppl losing good players for players who have done well this week. like I say each to their own

        1. ⚽️ Dingo ⚽️
          • 9 Years
          9 years, 3 months ago

          I did Snodgrass to Lallana about 10mins ago. I think i can justify that.

    2. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 16 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      Think I'll wait with Evans, Holebas maybe, Hazard, Lovren to worry about.

      1. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
        • 15 Years
        9 years, 3 months ago

        what's wrong with holebas?

        1. TorresMagic™
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • Has Moderation Rights
          • 16 Years
          9 years, 3 months ago

          Went down late in the game.

    3. Ravager
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      Point taken. But in certain cases, can't get in planned moves if you're priced out...

    4. Royal5
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      Wise words

    5. Licious Lizard
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      I agree.

      For me especially, as I need information on Evans, Holebas, Cedric and Hazard. 2 FTs though.

  21. Qubit
    • 16 Years
    9 years, 3 months ago

    Anichibe and Haz likely to play at the weekend? Sounded like Haz might well make it, but not heard much on Victor

  22. Phreak4piano
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 3 months ago

    Heaton (Pickford)
    Alonso Holebas Lovren (Cameron Amat)
    KDB Sanchez Firmino Walcott (Fletcher)
    Costa Wilson Iheanacho
    2FT, 1.5itb

    A) KDB + Iheanacho > Sigurdsson + Ibrahimovic
    B) Iheanacho > Origi
    C) Other?

    1. That Was Easy!
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      Wally > Lallana, not sure about other moves.

  23. OptimusBlack
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 3 months ago

    Caroll any one to get ??

  24. sthelenslad92
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 3 months ago

    My team needs work!:

    Foster - Pickford
    Alonso - Cedric - Holebas - Nyom - Kingsley
    Sanchez - Hazard - Firmino - De Roon - Morrison
    Kane - Costa - Iheanacho

    How bad is Hazard's injury?
    How bad is Cedric's injury?

    Firmino & Morrison < Lallana & Siggy a good idea?
    Iheanacho needs to go!

    1. That Was Easy!
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      Great moves there, Nacho could start.

      1. sthelenslad92
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 3 months ago

        So I should get Lallana & Siggy in?

  25. Viprin
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 3 months ago

    When will Friend be back?

  26. DameCorp
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 3 months ago

    Someone help. Scored 26 this week and my team is in complete disarray.

    Foster Pickford
    Cedric Morgan Holebas Evans Amat
    Sanchez Haz Siggy Firm De Roon
    Kane Costa Nacho

    0.0 ITB and 1FT

    Firmino to Lallana and Morgan to Alonso make sense for a -4

    No idea where to start

  27. UnitedFan
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 3 months ago

    Cedric to return and take the spot back off Martina on the weekend?
    Or should I sell for Ake?

    1. Z
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      When Cedric gets better he'll be straight back in the team

      1. Licious Lizard
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 3 months ago

        He should. But a bit worried about the "illness" after being rested in the weekend as well.

        Regarding Ake see my post above, as I don't think he'll get many points in the next 4.

  28. Snevitz
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 16 Years
    9 years, 3 months ago

    How is Alonso only in 8.1% of teams?
    Only 4 regularly starting players have better points per game than him and they all cost nearly double the price.

    1. ★Kuntheman★
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      Shhhhh don't convince the 91.9 percent

    2. sully29
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      Expensive, I guess.

  29. ★Kuntheman★
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 3 months ago

    Definitely preferring Grant over Pickford nowadays. Grant gets CS and saves. Butland is out for an undefined period of time. I'll go with the guy who's getting points while he plays.

    1. Licious Lizard
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      I think you are right. The concern for most was that Butland seemed very close to making a return a few weeks ago. Haven't really followed up on it since though.

  30. Rossamous
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 3 months ago

    What position did Antonio play for West Ham today?