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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. Leaf
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Just got in and catching up

    Big yay to Rondon & Eriksen...so happy about Rondon especially

    What happened to Kane though ?
    And Nacho no minutes !!!

    Do we know why , really don't want to have to use a transfer and sell him this week

    1. The Overthinker
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      No Dembele, so Kane blanked. Hence proving dembele theory true

  2. camarozz
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    I don't know what to do lads.
    Gone frm 211k in gw 11 to 780k tonight.
    6 straight red arrows.
    145 behind in mini 70 euro a man ML
    (couldn't get in last yr and would have finished top 3)
    Chasing points has been useless and now I'm just at a loss as what to do.
    Anyone doing as bad??

    1. Goujon82
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Gimme a team look and I'll help my friend..

    2. Keep the Faith
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      You don't have a bad team, wait until Friday and see whos fit, doing a 8 point hit to freshen things up may not hurt but not sure it needs it

      1. camarozz
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        Taking hits galore since I messed my team up selling sanchez earlier.

  3. Haz84
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    It seems that my only way to get Lallana is
    Ihenacho & Allen to Anichebe/Borini & Lallana
    for -4

    is it insane ?

  4. Sol
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    W17
    Pickford /Heaten
    Holebas William Walker Amat 3.9*
    Sanchez Hazard Siggy Eriksen de Roon
    Costa (C)Kane Nacho

    A)Nacho > Origi
    B) Save

  5. MartialMatas
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Heaton Pickford
    Alonso Jones Holebas Pieters Amat
    Sanchez Hazard Eriksen Siggy de Roon
    Kane Costa Iheanacho

    0FT 0.9 in the bank

    should i make any moves?

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

      Hold until Friday and assess

      1. MartialMatas
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        Thanks

  6. The Overthinker
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    RP

    Heaton
    Azpi-alonso-pieters
    Sanchez-siggy-firmino- Phillips
    Costa-kane-defoe

    Bench - jaku,holebas,francis,capoue

    I am chasing in ML this season, need some green arrows.

    Thinking to remove firmino, who should I transfer in?
    Or keep firmino for another week as people are getting rid of him and he can be a great differential(2 pointer)

  7. The Big Fella
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Firmino to:
    a) Lallana
    b) Pgoba

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

      A

  8. Davido989
    • 15 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Already own Firmino and Mane.

    Iheanacho needs to go. Do I go Origi? Meh

    1. ★Kuntheman★
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      I mean, heck, we tripled up on the Liverpool trident earlier this season...why not now? 😉

      1. Davido989
        • 15 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        😆

  9. ⚽️ Dingo ⚽️
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Some bloke in my ML played his BB and had Nacho (C) and Hazard (VC)

    OUCH!!!!

    1. Licious Lizard
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Serves him right for playing BB now 😉

    2. Ógie
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Ouch any link?

    3. DF
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      could have been worse if he'd tripcapped it

  10. Van der Faart
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Firmino to Eriksen and Evans to Jones done. -4 leaves me with this for the weekend.

    Foster (Heaton)
    Verts Alonso Pieters Jones (Friend)
    Sanchez Siggy Eriksen(Pedro DeRoon)
    Anichebe Costa Kane

    Need a few good weeks cos the last few have been dreadful

  11. DF
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    I managed 69 points tonight with only one goal scored. A massive defensive performance. Tempted to save my free and play 532 again at the weekend:

    Pickford
    Cahill Alonso Walker Francis Pieters
    Mane Hazard Sanchez
    Defoe Kane

    Heaton Philips Nacho Fletcher
    0.9itb 1FT

    A. gtg
    B. Nacho to Carroll

  12. Lav
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Good news: Did not fall far back in my mini leagues, can make good comeback, still in 1st by 38 points in one.

    Bad news: Dropped 130k overall to 268k 🙁

  13. Rains of Castamere
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Last three captain picks:

    Firmino 3
    Hazard 3
    Kane 2

    So frustrating.

    1. Leaf
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Same 3 as me

      So hard make any progress with failing captains

  14. Swan - Villa Proud
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Would you sell Walcott for Antonio or Payet (-4)? Clearly goals in their next 2. Could get Walcott back for Erikssen in two weeks

    1. Van der Faart
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      If you have Sanchez then yes

    2. Smurf
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Payet. Antonio playing wing back tonight.

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

      Get rid of Walcott. Looks dreadful at the moment...

  15. Rossamous
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Firmino to:

    A. Lallana
    B. Antonio
    C. Son
    D. Chadli
    E. other up to 7.4

    1. Chris_White
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      A for sure

      1. Rossamous
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        Not too sideways? Would like to free up some funds for Alonso/Walker

  16. Joyce1998
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    lallana

  17. Footballfriend
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Gund > Lallana leaves me with 4.5 for a defender. Barraganeen, Prodl or someone else? Already have Evans and rival has Ake

  18. Hochoki
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    which one is better??
    1. iheanacho to origi/negredo
    2. iheanacho+capoue to diamonde/anichebe+Lallana (-4 hit)

  19. Smurf
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 16 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    I know what Jonty means now when he spoke about the season where he was not able to move rank much and just hovered.

    I've been hovering around the 10k to 20k mark virtually all season without being able to really kick on.

    It hasn't helped that when I've got on differentials "early" injuries or suspensions have then rendered the moves not particularly different with Aguero and Coutinho allowing many Kane and Eriksens for example.

    I also have Ibra and maybe his ownership (although fairly large overall) may be small in the top 10k so he could be worth captaining over these coming kind fixtures?

    1. Ravager
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      In your case, I'd try Ibra as well. He's scored 5 in 5 now and his fixtures are really looking good...

      1. Smurf
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 16 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        Thanks for the input.

  20. ★Kuntheman★
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Kinda funny how the one week I captain Costa, he blanks...

    Sorry lads.

    1. Davido989
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      So much this.

    2. Licious Lizard
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      But where was his 5th yellow?!

      1. ★Kuntheman★
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        That'll happen next week because I'm captaining him again

        1. Licious Lizard
          • 13 Years
          9 years, 1 month ago

          Phew. Thanks. Him missing Bournemouth at home would be perfect.

  21. Pub Crawl to the Townsend
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Anyone else get to Motd without knowing scores? Was annoyed when I saw how far spurs were down with kane (c)

    1. Licious Lizard
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Was actually planning on it, as I couldn't watch the games. But then a guy pulled out his phone with a livescore app at my dinner and couldn't help myself.

      Besides the United game as a Zlatan owner, I am glad I didn't do it.
      - Kane ©, Hazard, Cedric, 3x WBA def (including Evans), Cedric

      Awful week.

  22. sthelenslad92
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Is Firmino & Morrison < Lallana & Sigurdsson a good idea?

    With Iheanacho not being used thinking of bringing Rondon in.

  23. OptimusBlack
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    I Have Hazard Sanchez IBRA Kane Defoe and Siggy can't get Eriksen what to do ?

    1. Smurf
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Upgrade your defence.

    2. Van der Faart
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Nothing?

      Or improve defence if you can

    3. waldo666
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Chill out and go with what you've got

    4. OptimusBlack
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Cheers Guys

    5. Licious Lizard
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      All good picks. Don't stress.

  24. waldo666
    • 15 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Ugh, my team just turned into a sea of yellow

    1. Smurf
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      I'm in the yellow boat too. Considering shipping Cedric to reduce the glare.

    2. Licious Lizard
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      "only" Evans, Cedric, Holebas and Hazard for me. But there is still a week of training left 🙂

  25. Sz21
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Lallana~ Firmino for a hit to catch the rise?
    Will need to change Nacho too so may need the extra cash.

    Heaton.
    Jones, Walker, Cedric.
    Eriksen, Sanchez, Firmino, Siggy.
    Costa, Kane, Nacho.
    Pickford, Holebas, Amat, Whelan.
    0ft, 0.4m in account.

  26. Charan77
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Hi I am new to this and was after some advise pls.

    I have been leading ml until now.

    My team is as follows:

    De gea, jakupovic
    Mcauley, lovren, vertonghen, kingsley, browning
    Hazard, walcott, mane, siggy, capoue
    Austin, kane, costa

    Your help is much appreciated.

    1. Van der Faart
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Austin out for Origi

    2. ★Kuntheman★
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Get Austin out, upgrade Capoue, try to upgrade Kingsley, downgrade De Gea

  27. dan slo
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Hello

    Team Value:106.7

    kane-costa
    lallana-sigurdson-sanchez-eriksen-hazard
    walker-alonso-ake/amat/mcauley
    heaton

    pickford-ake/amat/mcauley

    1. ★Kuntheman★
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Looking at this is giving me anxiety

      Either way you didn't really ask for anything but it's a good team

      1. dan slo
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        sorry kun
        i have copy and pasted half a post
        my 3rd forward is grabban

        just curious bt my captain options
        costa or kane

  28. Freshy
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Cedric and Firmino to

    A - Ericksen and VVD
    B - Lala and Belle after next GW

    1. ★Kuntheman★
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      A

    2. Licious Lizard
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Why are you shipping Cedric already?

  29. The Big Fella
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    When is Dembele due back?

    1. Van der Faart
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Sunday

      1. DF
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        really?

  30. Ravager
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Foster (Japu)
    Walker Cedric Alonso (Amat Nyom)
    Sanchez Firmino Siggy Allen
    Costa Kane Origi

    2.7 ITB 1 FT.

    1. Ravager
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Post fail *facepalm* Sorry...

      Did Nacho> Origi with a FT. Probably rushed but ah well.

      Wait til Friday to do Firmino> Eriksen or beat the rise?

      1. Van der Faart
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        He's rising tonight and may well go again before weekend so pull the trigger now

        1. Ravager
          • 11 Years
          9 years, 1 month ago

          Thank you

          1. Van der Faart
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 14 Years
            9 years, 1 month ago

            Your one stop shop for price rises and falls. Bookmark it.

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            1. Ravager
              • 11 Years
              9 years, 1 month ago

              Appreciate it!