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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. Sims
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    So tempted to ship hazard for Erik sen tonight.

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

      Don't do it.

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

        Yeah not doing it. Already have alli and Jane too. Cheers mate

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

          Kane *

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

            Jane 🙂 like it

    2. Jamin
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Chelski gw 18 & 19 home to BMth & Stk is hard to ignore.

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

    Iheanacho out:

    A) Rondon in (form)
    B) Llorente in (fixtures)
    C) Carroll (fictures & a bit of form)

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

      Not sold on any of them tbh. B if you must.

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

      A) hard fixtures
      B) worth a shout
      C) xmas and gets injured a lot

      Save FT - plays Hull next

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

        Actually Nacho plays Arsenal.

        Go for Carroll 🙂

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

      Origi

  3. @ImpressiveTackl
    • 15 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Strongly considering waving the white flag on finding a reliable 3rd striker, going 5 in midfield and doing the following -4:

    Firmino, Fletcher, Iheanacho >>> Eriksen, Lallana, 4.4 ST

    Gives me front 7 of Sanchez, Hazard, Eriksen, Siggy, Lallana, Kane and Costa.
    (GKs are Heaton/Pickford and defense is Alonso, Lovren, Evans, Pieters, Amat)

    Thoughts?

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

      Go for it

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

      Sounds good to me

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

      Looks like a good shout

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

        I did same, mid is where the points are at atm

  4. Judas
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Absolutely livid about Cedric. Got him 2 gameweeks ago, 2 saints clean sheet since, 2-noshows from Cedric

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

      Tough luck mate

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

      Same here. I think I am keeping until we get more information. If it really was an illness, surely he must be starting next week?

    3. Poor man's Igor Biscan
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Exactly the same buddy.

      Here's hoping 'illness' means he is fit for weekend.

      Unless he has another letter from his mummy excusing him from gym class

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

        same here

    4. Judas
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      sad times

    5. Jamin
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Can see Puel thinking Martina playing well, back line which kept consec cleanies, why change?

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

      Dropped him for Van Dijk. I want consistency.

    7. Rosey Palmer
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      I did the same...good choice on paper, holding

  5. Teahupo'o
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Exact cash for next few minutes. Nacho ➡ Origi?

    Foster
    Alonso Cedric Holebas
    Hazard Sanchez Firmino Siggy
    Costa Kane Nacho

    (Grant, deRoon Aké BSmith)
    0FT 0.5 ITB WC available

    1. Teahupo'o
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      *have Payet instead of Firmino

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

      Play WC

      1. Teahupo'o
        • 14 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        Apart from opting for Payet instead of Eriksen and Cedric possibly being back next gw, quite happy with the team.

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

          Yeah just had another look. Go for Origi then and you are set.

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

    Whom out to get Phil Jones ?

    A- Cedric

    B- McAuley

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

      Don't do it this week mate

      Mcauley next week

  7. Geezer
    • 15 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Just logged in to tell you how much I regret buying Alli instead of Eriksen before this GW 🙁

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

      Feel for ya bud

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

      Feel your pain. I didn't have funds for Eriksen, so went for Alli instead of Lallana. He bagged 19 points with Alli on 3.
      I'm 3rd in my work league, with the top two pulling away.

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

    Really need help 2 FT 0.9m ITB

    Should I do Wilson, Firmino, Zaha, Nacho ➡️ Ake, Eriksen, Lallana, Anichebe (-8)?

    Team would be

    Foster
    Vert Holebas Cedric
    Sanchez Haz Eriksen Lallana
    Kane Costa Anichebe

    Pick Capoue Ake Friend
    0.9m left still too

    1. Teahupo'o
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Wildcard.

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

        None. Suggestions now?

        1. Teahupo'o
          • 14 Years
          9 years, 1 month ago

          Nope. Same nonsensical answer you gave me, judging by the team you want.

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

    Highest score in the top 10k 118 points poxy bugger

    https://fantasy.premierleague.com/a/team/1146835/event/16

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

      I'm guessing it's the eriksen vice fella

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

      What a lucky little s---

      If he's like me he's kicking himself over benching Heaton

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

      Should've played Heaton, amateurish 😉

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

    Pickford
    Pieters Cedric Alonso
    Sanchez Firmino Siggy Walcott
    Kane Costa Benteke

    Subs Heaton Amat Evans De Roon

    2FT

    Firmino & Walcott -> Lallana & Payet for free sound good? Or do I need Erikson?

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

      *Eriksen

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

        Firm to Lallana for now and save FT for busy xmas period

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

    Was all set to dump clyne but having second thoughts now. Should I still do cech and clyne > Heaton and azpi for a hit?

    Cech Pickford
    Clyne Evans pieters holebas Amat

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

    Walcott to Lallana for a hit - walcott dropping before the weekend, Lallana might double rise. Worth the hit?

  13. @Bryan
    • 16 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    So, i'm considering using my FT on either Allen to lallana, Zaha or Sterling. I know Lallana brought home the bacon tonight, but I quite like the two other players. Only issue with Zaha, is I already have Benteke and don't like doubling up on teams generally speaking. He is by far, the most consistent one this season though!

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

      Not interested in playing Allen against Leicester, who are leaky away?

      1. @Bryan
        • 16 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        Little bit, holding the 1FT wouldn't be the worst thing in the world. Not keen on Allen too much either mind.

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

          Not that keen on him either. Have been looking to ship for a few weeks now. Now that I actually have a FT, not sure I wouldn't rather save and play him against Leicester though.

          As we are starting to see 2 FTs can suddenly become pretty valuable as well, although we shouldn't let that deter us too much from making transfers..

          1. @Bryan
            • 16 Years
            9 years, 1 month ago

            I may sit and wait to see what injuries pop up, that magical time of year, where the magic sponge is needed for players as they get injured.

  14. Judas
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    What is everyone doing with Firmino and Hazard then?

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

      Ship Firm, keep Haz until further information is released.

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

      I am going to sleep on it and see what the battlefield looks like on Friday and resist my instinct to rage transfer both their asses out of my team for now

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

      Think I'm going to do Firmino -> Lallana for free. Seems too obvious with the extra cash. I've also had Firmino for 5 games this season & had five blanks including 1 as captain so he's not for me!

      Haven't got Hazard but wouldn't be selling if I did!

    4. osceola31909
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Got rid of Firmino. I am keeping Hazard for now.

  15. ducksfly2gether
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Hazard and Phillips --> Eriksen and Lallana?

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

      Might do that right now

    2. Swanny18
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      I'd keep Hazard, should be back next week and fixtures are good

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

        +1

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

    williams and shaw to ake and either alonso/azp/or luiz unsure on chelse defender to get. suggestions much appreciated

  17. EL_FENOMENO
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    a) Foster
    Jones Cedric Alonso Amat Friend
    Sanchez Hazard Siggy Antonio Fletcher
    Kane Costa Tekkers

    b) Foster
    Jones Nyom/Ake Alonso Amat Friend
    Sanchez Hazard Siggy Lallana Fletcher
    Ibra Costa Tekkers

    c) Foster
    Jones Cedric Pieters/Evans Amat Friend
    Sanchez Hazard Siggy Eriksen Fletcher
    Ibra Costa Tekkers

    A is my current team, is it worth it to take a hit or two for the other two variations? Thank you

  18. pls
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    best defender under 5.0??
    leaning towards ake or adam smith any other options?

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

      Jones @ Man U but gets injured alot

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

      Cedric, Jones (risky), Brunt
      Not sold on Ake with his next 4 fixtures.

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

        hmmmmmm do you reckon its better to splash out on a chelsea defender then?

    3. BrutalLogiC
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Boro got some nice games, performance tonight though..:/

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

    Nacho or Brunt this weekend? Leaning towards Brunt but wouldn't surprise me if Nacho started.

  20. Rhinos
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Npt liking my team at all this week but can't see a move

    Valdes
    Alonso Brunt Holebas
    Sanchez Hazard (c) Mane KDB
    Kane Benteke Anichebe
    Pickford De Roon Mcauley Amat
    1ft 0.0itb

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

    Before GW 15 I bought Emre Can and I feel that am the one only one to did this ... And now regret and can't decide what to do 🙁

    1. Orange Roughy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Nah mate, you're not alone. I'm holding out hope that he'll be back this weekend!

    2. osceola31909
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      I did the same thing. Just keeping my fingers crossed he bounces back.

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

      Transferred out Allen for Can for GW 15, too. Allen 5 pointer stung. That was a poor week that affected me this week too.

      Still, I'm holding on for the GW at least.

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

    Considering keeping Ihaenacho for next 2 just because I've taken a lot of hits this season already & don't know who to replace him with! Anyone think he will start on Sunday?

    1. Swanny18
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      50/50. Impossible to second guess Pep atm!

    2. Rhinos
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      It's pep no one has a clue

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

      No

  23. Rones
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Had a disaster of a week after deciding against firmino to eriksen. This too knee jerky?

    Firm, snoddy, cedric, nacho --> Eriksen, lallana, ake, rondon (-8)

    Would give front 8 of hazard, sanchez, eriksen, lallana, de roon, kane, Costa, rondon

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

      Serious point chasing going on there

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

        +1

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

        Yep, agreed. Thanks mate - will leave it for tonight

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

      Hazard may be inj, for a -8 wait until Friday/sat morn

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

        Good point - will leave it. Thanks

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

      Patience young man, you can't haul every week.

      Firmino getting in some great positions last few weeks but the ball just hasn't been falling for him. It is only a matter of time and you will be looking to take Eriksen out to put firmino in after a 15pt haul you missed.

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

        Yeah you're right. Thanks pal

  24. cuervos
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Repost/
    Firmino and nacho to
    a) Lallana and Defoe
    b) Eriksen/Payet and Origi

    1. Swanny18
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      B with Eriksen for me

    2. Jamin
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      B. Erik

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

    best chelsea defender to get? most threatning. currently got my eyes on alonso but azp is the bonous points warrior

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

      I went with Alonso, would be above Apzi if he featured the 1st few weeks and more attacking threat

  26. Fred the Red
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Will Origi be ok to play this weekend?

    1. Swanny18
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Sounds like it, yes

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

    -8 rage done
    Firmino/Walcott > Lallana/Sanchez
    I'm beginning to lose my sanity

  28. Moose™
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Kosc + Wally --> Alonso + Lallana for 2 FT. Done.

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

    Why is valencia still flagged suspended? Nothing on fa website about him having two game ban.

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

      Not flagged. Only if you look at "points" section, which refers to the passed GW.

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

      Specsavers?

  30. EL_FENOMENO
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    a) Kane>Ibra, Antonio>Lallana, Cedric>Pieters/Evans
    b) Kane>Ibra, Antonio>Eriksen, Alonso>Pieters/Evans

    1. Swanny18
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Don't get rid of Alonso and I'd hold a week before doing Kane>Ibra

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

      No. Too knee jerky imo

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

      Kane & Alonso out is verging in insane methinks

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

        * on
        So flabbergasted I can't type

    4. HazardAGuess
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      - Hold Kane for at least one more week.
      - Don't think about transferring Alonso out
      - Evans was injured this GW. Avoid for now.
      - Cedric is only ill. Hopefully back soon. Great fixtures.
      - Pieters isn't as great as Cedric, IMO anyway.
      - Antonio > Lallana/Eriksen the only worthwhile move here.

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

        +1