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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. Blue&White85
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 3 months ago

    As we are approaching January what is everyone thinking with the 2nd wildcard? Do you plan to activate early or are you waiting until a double game week arises?

    I feel I could do with usung it but going to try and hold.

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

      Holding for wildcard

      Already used my bench boost so need to keep wc and triple captain for later

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

        Holding for double game week *

    2. A.T
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      Always hold for the dgw I say. A team can be sorted with the odd hit here and there if necessary.

      1. Blue&White85
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 3 months ago

        This is my logic. Been taking hits galore lately though.

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

      Holding for double GW, team is doing well and going up the rankings atm

  2. What am I doing?
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 3 months ago

    After a good GW any advice what to do?

    Pickford (Jaku)

    Alonso - Walker - Holebas (Amat - Kelly)

    Hazard - Payet - Eriksen - Siggy (Capoue)

    Costa - Kane - Ron the Don 1 FT, £1.5 ITB

    Would appreciate any advice from as many as possible 🙂 thx for ur comments in advance and good luck to everybody for the next GW 🙂

    1. The Mighty Whites
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      Jakupovic to cheap playing keeper or save

    2. Spectrum-FFS Doubles Champ
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      Kelly-Jones sets you up nicely I would be worried going forward without Sanchez though

      1. What am I doing?
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 3 months ago

        yeah really want to get in Sanchez but who to sell is the big question 😀

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

          payet

  3. The Mighty Whites
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 3 months ago

    1FT. 0.0 ITB

    Valdes. Pickford

    Walker. Lovren. McAuley. Pieters. Holebas

    Sanchez. Firmino. Walcott. Sigurdsson. de Roon

    Kane. Costa. Origi

    Firmino to Lallana the obvious move!?

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

      Or Pogba for differential

  4. shirtless
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 3 months ago

    Feeling glum this morning. 29(-4) last week, 32 just gone.

    Four no shows, only two subs playing, Heaton benched, sold Williams, captained Kane. Back to back GW ranks of 3.8m! ML rival captained Rondon!

    Can anyone better that!

    1. Old Man
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      Captained Rondon - good grief!!

  5. Psojkee
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 3 months ago

    Foster Jaku
    Mcauley Clyne* Alonso Pieters Amat
    Firmino Eriksen Sigurdsson Hazard Capoue
    Kane Costa Nacho*

    1FT, 0.9 ITB
    My plan: Clyne->Rose and Nacho-> (-4)

    Who is the best replacement for Nacho? It's worth a hit?
    Caroll/Negredo/Origi?

    How it looks?

  6. Leaf
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 16 Years
    9 years, 3 months ago

    Nacho has been a nightmare move

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

      Nacho the better player but origi with the more reliable manager. Can't believe it's the latter that actually made me make my mind up

    2. denial
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      It's broken me this morning. Held off getting origi again yesterday.

  7. You Must Be Jokin Ere
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 3 months ago

    Just did Jones for Stones and it feels good..........................

  8. Mind över Mata
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 3 months ago

    Morning all!

    Which of these look better:

    A) Cedric / Pieters and Firminio -> Alonso and Lallana (-4)
    B) Firminio -> Erikson
    C) Some other defence upgrade 0.5 in the bank

    Heaton / Pickford
    Lovren / Cedric / Evans / Pieters / Amat
    Sanchez / Hazard / Firminio / Siggy / Capoue
    Costa / Kane / Origi

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

      They are all good moves so go with what you fancy most. I'd get rid of Cedric from A
      B is all good
      Evans > Brunt for C

  9. Cocky Spaniel Alves
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 3 months ago

    Good morning all.

    The current team in full is this:
    Cech Pick
    Alonso Lovren Pieters Holebas Chambers
    Alexis Firm Siggy Pedro Carrick
    Kane Costa Nacho

    2 FT

    Firmino & Nacho out!

    Who should come in?

    A) Ibra & De Roon => leaves me with great strikers but obvioulsy very lightweight in midfield

    B) Lallana & Defoe => then Defoe to Benteke in a few weeks time when the fixtures shift

    C) Eriksen & Origi => Did the Eriksen train already leave the station?

    Any help appreciated. 🙂

    1. Je suis le chat
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      C. I'd switch Kane to Zlatan in gw 18.

    2. Unliklinho
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      Probably B for me. As a pool fan, what do you think about Lallana as cheeky (c) punt for the derby? I reckon there'll be goals...

      1. Cocky Spaniel Alves
        • 14 Years
        9 years, 3 months ago

        Too risky for me. He's still playing rather deep...

  10. Bulldogs FC
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 3 months ago

    I feel i need to get rid of Firmino...but for whom?

    A) Ericksen
    B) Lallana
    C) keep?

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

      A or B

  11. John wick
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 3 months ago

    Present team

    Grant
    Martina smith Mcauley
    Sanchez hazard capoue siggy
    Ibra costa kane

    2ft 0.0

    Thinking of

    A.hazard to Eriksen and siggy to lallana
    B. Siggy to lallana and save 1ft
    C. Mcauley to nyom and capoue to can
    D. Zieler to pickford and capoue to can

    Plss suggest

    1. John wick
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      Subs zieler deroo amat chambers

  12. Je suis le chat
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 3 months ago

    Nice 3 points and clean sheet for the pool last night. Wonder have the Neville's any advice for Klopp for gw 17? Maybe they might start slating Firmino next.

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

      They slated Karius and we're proven right

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

        Were *

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

        that was his point.

  13. sminkypinky
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 3 months ago

    Am I alone in this?

    I think Theo will run circles around Kolarov this weekend! Brace incoming.

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

      No arsenal will choke as they so often do in big away games

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

        And this is coming from someone who is an arsenal fan this season

        1. rizla86
          • 11 Years
          9 years, 3 months ago

          Agreed. Arsenal should win 3-0, but what they will do is lose 2-1

    2. Leaf
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      Depends if the missing persons hotline has located him since he disappeared somewhere around Goodison park

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

        Wasn't up for it against Eve, granted. But having seen team after team punish the slow City defence with pace this might be a good match for Ars as they've got pace.

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

      will be a high scoring match probably

  14. greghammer95
    • 16 Years
    9 years, 3 months ago

    54 points this week. Green arrow (just) (I'm ranked 980k).

    Was going to draft Jones in this week but think I'll stick and save my FT for the week after, do we think he'll rise before the deadline?

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

      Dunno about the rise, but thinking the same as you. Put off him after last night's one conceded (again).

      1. greghammer95
        • 16 Years
        9 years, 3 months ago

        Well his fixtures are best from next week onwards but its his value I want to take advantage of, WBA are scoring loads this season.

        I have De Gea as well but would rather have them both for a couple and get rid of De Gea in January, less frustrating when a cheap defender concedes.

    2. Spectrum-FFS Doubles Champ
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      Very unlikely he will rise before deadline imo

  15. TheTinman
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 3 months ago

    I think I probably just hold right?

    Pickford
    Alonso / Cedric / Holebas
    Hazard / Firmino / Walcott / Siggy
    Ibra / Kane / Origi

    Karius / Redmond / Brunt / Amat

    1FT 0.3m itb

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

      Karius
      Walcott
      Hazard
      Firmino
      Cedric

      All dropping like stones though...

    2. sminkypinky
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      Don't know. I'd consider Firm -> Lallana.

      Bobby seems out of it without Cout.

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

      I'd play Brunt instead of Cedric too but see what your doing.

  16. Iceball
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 3 months ago

    I wanna get Zaha or/and Benteke soon, at least from GW20 but they have 2 tough games next 3.
    A) Firmino to Lallana
    B) Firmino to Zaha
    C) Nacho to Benteke
    D) Save and just play Amat if Nacho doesnt show up.

  17. Scotty B
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 3 months ago

    Nacho has to go obviously but who else would you guys get rid of?
    Got few ideas below but any advice is much appreciated thanks guys 🙂

    Pickford
    Clyne Vertonghen Pieters
    Firmino Capoue Sanchez Hazard
    Ineanacho Kane Costa

    Heaton Fletcher Evans Amat

    2 FT, which option is better?

    A Clyne/Nacho > Gibson/Defoe
    B Firmino/Nacho > Payet/Llorente
    C Firmino/Nacho > Payet/Carroll
    D Anything else I'm maybe missing

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

      Firmino/Nacho to Lallana and maybe Benteke or just get Lallana now and Benteke before Watford since Chelsea next.

  18. Team Hayemaker
    • 16 Years
    9 years, 3 months ago

    What was the deal with Evans last night?

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

    whos everyone going to captain this weekend?

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

      Kane if dembel is back

      Costa if he isn't

    2. greghammer95
      • 16 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      No idea yet, whoever I go with is a poor choice anyways. Between Kane, Eriksen, Costa and Defoe. Currently on Defoe but not sure.

      1. Gemgem1010
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 3 months ago

        Hazard

  20. greghammer95
    • 16 Years
    9 years, 3 months ago

    Anyone considering Pogba after this week? Kane & Eriksen to Ibra and Pogba is tempting.

    1. Karan_G14
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      Lallana

    2. KUNingas
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      Keep Kane. Im also looking Pogba

      1. greghammer95
        • 16 Years
        9 years, 3 months ago

        I've always said that my plan will be to bring in Ibra after these Kane fixtures so not just based on last nights blank, it has helped though.

        I also don't think Kane's underlying stats are that good.

    3. Unliklinho
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      I wouldn't double on utd. If you get Ibra its enough imo

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

      Cos Eriksen didn't fare that well?

  21. jmcclory123
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 3 months ago

    Firmino --> Eriksen?

    1. jmcclory123
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      -4

    2. McQueen
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      Eriksen is 8.5M now, too bad you didn't do it last night. Do it of course.

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

      I'm selling Eriksen after this weekend

    4. ryacoo
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      No for me. Eriksen has 1 good fixture left. Firm probably does need to go though.

  22. McQueen
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 3 months ago

    Of course Capoue gets you 1 point when you need him. 🙂

  23. Cruz88
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 3 months ago

    Took a -4 to swap Cook > Alonso and Walcott > Lallana, leaving my team as

    Forster
    Alonso Prodl Amat/McAuley
    Hazard Eriksen Sanchez Lallana Siggy
    Costa Kane

    Would you guys play Amat or McAuley this weekend?Not expecting great things from either tbh

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

      I think Amat in with a shout against Boro. Not exactly the goalscoringest team right now.

    2. Owusu90
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      Think i'd go for Amat. Boro looking blunt.

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

    Foster Jaku
    Mcauley Clyne* Alonso Pieters Amat
    Firmino Eriksen Sigurdsson Hazard Capoue
    Kane Costa Nacho*

    1FT, 0.9 ITB

    A) Clyne->Rose, Nacho->Caroll (-4)
    B) Nacho->Caroll
    C) Something else

  25. Petr Chec Yourself
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 3 months ago

    Phil Jones or Valencia..best man Utd defender

    1. Old Man
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      I bought Valencia but Jones is flavour of the week. If Jones stays fit then he's probably the better pick.

    2. KUNingas
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      Valencia if you have money

      1. Petr Chec Yourself
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 3 months ago

        Well i do have the money, but can spend it on upgrading some other player in the future. Jones seems to be more value?

  26. Luis Suarez Ate My Homework
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 3 months ago

    Who is going to get more points?

    A) Siggy & Kane
    B) Eriksen & Ibra?

    If B, is it worth taking a -4 to make the transfer?

    A) Yes
    B) No

    Thanks.

    1. Petr Chec Yourself
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      B..but transfer for which players?

      1. Luis Suarez Ate My Homework
        • 14 Years
        9 years, 3 months ago

        I would be transferring Siggy & Kane for Eriksen and Ibra for -4.

        Sorry, I thought that was clear.

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

          Get Eriksen and Ibra and keep Siggy

          1. Luis Suarez Ate My Homework
            • 14 Years
            9 years, 3 months ago

            Filthbomb:

            Kind of hard to get in Eriksen and keep Siggy if I want to keep my other players. Front 8 is:

            Hazard Phillips Siggy Sanchez De Roon
            Kane Origi Costa

            Only have 2.2 ITB so can't swap out Phillips for Eriksen, unfortunately.

        2. Petr Chec Yourself
          • 12 Years
          9 years, 3 months ago

          Well it is a sideways move, more risky.
          I would avoid for one gameweek.
          Kane could easily score 2..if dembelle is not back, you can consider it surely

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

            As you have some pretty cheap midfielders it looks like you have some funds invested in defence? It's a trade off if you want to upgrade midfield.
            I swapped Kane for Zlatan.

  27. pax888
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 3 months ago

    GW13 65 3 353,568 0 0 707 61,727 £102.0 up
    GW14 86 10 220,710 2 0 793 28,087 £102.2 up
    GW15 47 5 2,009,3862 4 836 40,181 £102.7 down
    GW16 63 3 598,807 1 0 899 26,128 £103.2 up

    Keep yo-yoing and need to make ground and break into top 20k then top 10k.

    Anyone got any suggestions?

    Is it a case of getting more differentials in your team?

    1. greghammer95
      • 16 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      Solid defense, there's a bunch of great options out there.

      1. pax888
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        9 years, 3 months ago

        Got Alonso, Koscielny, Lovren, Evans and Amat.

        That's pretty strong.

  28. Atimis
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 3 months ago

    Green arrow but I feel I need Pool players:
    A) Siggy to Lalana
    B) Zaha Anichebe to Origi De Roon
    ??

    Btw. Hazard should be fine yeah ?

    1. The Generalator
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      No news on hazard.
      B

    2. pax888
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      Don't get rid of Sigurdsson.

  29. The Generalator
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 3 months ago

    Is firmino -> Lallana -4 a good move ?

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

    http://m.imgur.com/i7iquvg -thinking of doing Siggy to Lallana then saving?