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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. Forza Papac
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Llorente or Bentekkers? Already have siggy

    1. 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. GENERATION X
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        what do u want a fish?

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

          Costa coffee or sugar Kane
          please?

          1. Forza Papac
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 10 Years
            9 years, 1 month ago

            What is going on?

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

              who is a better captain
              Kane or Costa

              Kane kind of on the rise.
              Costa has been a beast so far.

              What are you saying Warburton

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

                I think you misunderstood how this site works tbh.

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

                  😆

                  *opens popcorn*

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

                  What do you mean?

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

    Are people keeping Nacho? Wasn't used tonight and with alternatives like Rondon grabbing goals I'm tempted to shift him.

    1. Limited & Mediocre Mana…
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Already shipped

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

    Best lallana enabler defender for 4.5?

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

      Ake

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

        ake-ake
        madaf-akeh

    2. screamopilla
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Pieters

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

      IS Friend fit for this weekend?

  4. JasonG123
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Which move?
    (A) Firmino to Eriksen
    (B) Nacho to Origi
    (C) Save FT

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

      a
      wots your team like

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

    Any reason not to do Cedric to Jones?

    Jones looks nailed on especially with another Bailly setback. Cheap enough too bench too.

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

      Cedric good long term fixtures and could be great value if fit/starting. Must have other defenders that are worth shipping over Cedric?

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

        No im happy with all the others. I'm not desperate for Jones in but my concern is that even if Cedric is fit to play at the weekend, it would be suprising for him to walk straight back into the team considering they have 2 clean sheets on the bounce.

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

    Might to page 100 soon 🙂

  7. Viprin
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    So,the Dembele theory continues..

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

      I actually thought it got debunked last season sometime?

  8. C_G
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Took a -4 and I'm very happy with this team, thoughts?

    Grant

    Brunt Walker Alonso

    Lallana Sanchez Payet Eriksen

    Llorente Kane Costa

    Pick Holebas Amat Hojberg

  9. AYEW KI-EDEN MEE
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Benteke owners. Keep or sell for Origi?

    1. Thomas Magnum
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      I just bought him in ahead of origi so I'm keeping plus with the cup coming up I wouldn't want to make a forced transfer to replace origi once Coutinho comes back

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

        good point plus cutinho is down by 0.5 already

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

      liverpools every other game seems to be pretty difficult accoring to the difficulty checker (everton city utd chelsea)

      bentekes fistures are more user friendly:)

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

    I found this guy in one of my mini leagues if he swapped his captain with his vc and played Heaton he might have topped the world

      1. Thomas Magnum
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        TC Kane though... Ouch

  11. Thomas Magnum
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Anyone else thinking of bringing in WHU players or still monitoring?

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

    Would you make any transfers with this lot? Nothing itb.

    Foster
    Toby / Alonso / Azpi
    Sanchez / Payet / Alli / Siggy
    Zlatan / Costa / Origi

    Jaku / Pieters / Amat / de Roon

    1. Thomas Magnum
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Very nice team! I'd save

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

        Thanks, leaning that way.

  13. Jay_
      9 years, 1 month ago

      This geezer smashed the scout picks challenge

      http://www.fantasyfootballscout.co.uk/comment/14637074

    • Stats Don\'t Lie
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Anyone else have problems with the fpl mobile site?

      Cant make subs or switch captain.

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

        Yep.. same for a week.
        On Android.

        Using football fantasy manager app instead.
        Much better.

      2. Thomas Magnum
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        It used to keep crashing , but it's working now

    • ᶠᶦˡᵗʰʸLucre $$$
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Anyone know why Spurs v Burnley is on Sunday?

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

        Avoid Palace vs Chelsea fans on the Saturday.

        1. ᶠᶦˡᵗʰʸLucre $$$
          • 11 Years
          9 years, 1 month ago

          Really?

    • villian-ty
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      How long is Evans out for?

    • Lav
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      2 FT 0.9m ITB desperately need help

      Foster / Pick
      Vert / Cedric / Holebas / Friend / Wilson
      Sanchez / Haz / Firm / Zaha / Capoue
      Kane / Costa / Nacho

      Thinking about doing Vert, Wilson, Firm, Zaha, Nacho ➡️ Azpi, Ake, Eriksen, Lallana, Anichebe (-12)

      Do it or something else? Need some good advice.

    • Cok3y5murf
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Are Hazard owners are waiting until Friday's press conference before making any transfers? Or is he fine?

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

        Should be fine

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

        Wait for Friday he should be fine

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

        Doesn't seem to serious by what is released. Keeping even if he misses next match.

    • Stimps
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      2 FT

      Alli & Allen -> Eriksen & Fletcher for free?

      or

      Alli, Nacho, Allen -> Eriksen, Fletcher, Origi (-4)?

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

        B

    • bigbudgie
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Walcott > Sanchez or Firmino > Sanchez, either for a hit. Worth it?

    • sthelenslad92
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      A) Lallana & Siggy
      B) Eriksen & Zaha/Herrera

      1. Thomas Magnum
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        A

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

        A

    • 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..

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

        Yeah I'd do it mate

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

      20 minutes for changes.

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

        Nacho to Origi?

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

          I'll probably wait. Can afford Defoe etc or may need to fix a defender.

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

            Between Origi and Rondon for me. Don't have much choice atm.

    • camarozz
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Who else is finding it tough to keep trying at this stage??
      6 straight reds and embarrassingly dropping in my MLS.
      Tried hits. Tried no hits. Capt fails every wk.
      What's wrong with me??

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

        Fantasy comes in waves, fortunes both good and bad. Sometimes you can't do anything right. It's about riding it out, keeping the faith, keep planning for medium-long term and not short term.

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

        Im contemplating a -12 this week. Will absolutely be taking at least a -4 probably a -8.

        Ive had good weeks but after 29 points and big red arrow things have to change

      3. AF90
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        I had 5 straight reds then aguero got sent off in the first game of the next game week I was about to give up!

        But then I had Sanchez (C) for West Ham. I always have a bad period every season, it will turn around!

    • sthelenslad92
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Keep Nacho or move him on?

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

        Move on...only digging a bigger hole for yourself by keeping him mate

    • nanicollas
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Grant
      Walker, Aké, Azpili
      Eriksen, Sanchez, Hazard, Antônio
      Carroll (?), Costa, Kane (C)

      Jaku, Phillips, Nyom, Amat

      gtg?

    • SuperDan
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Really considering selling Hazard and doubling up on Chelsea defense.. soo tempting

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

        Tbh I'd wait until tem news mate

    • camarozz
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      4 players I want are rising tonight.
      I'm not gonna even bother getting any of them.

    • OptimusBlack
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Whom out to Get P.Jhons ?

      A- Cedric I bought him sine 2 GWS and he didn't play yet

      B- McAuley Bad fixtures Coming

    • Lizard Lips
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Can't afford Anichibe to Origi. Will have to sit it out and wait.