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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. Jam0sh
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Six red arrows in the last 7 gameweeks 😀

    1. Spectrum-FFS Doubles Champ
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      At least your consistent

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

      Join the club mate.
      211k to 780k in 6 wks.
      Can't believe it.
      TV of 105.1.
      Great team but things going very badly.

      1. Spectrum-FFS Doubles Champ
        • 14 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        I have a pattern of 2 green 2 red 2 green 2 red etc. Hoping I can break the cycle and get a green at the weekend

      2. greghammer95
        • 16 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        That's unlucky. Built up the team well to have an early rank of 211k. You're TV could help most seasons but the big scores are happening at every value and not many big hitters are consistent. Good luck!

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

      I'm the opposite! (After 5 straight reds).

      6 in 7, up from 1.9m to 900k

      1. Jam0sh
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        However my rank has only gone down from 7,5k to 25k during that period of red arrows 😀

        1. greghammer95
          • 16 Years
          9 years, 1 month ago

          They're barely red then. 😀

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

    290k to 30k in three weeks 😮 I love December!

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=agVpq_XXRmU&feature=youtu.be&t=1m14s

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

      Ha yes Ozil

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

        Cheers Dre!

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

      880K to 32K in 9 GWs...

      1. A.T
        • 15 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        Very nice 🙂

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

          Thanks! 🙂

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

        Outstanding! 😀
        9 green arrows in a row?

    3. Hurricane Gilbert
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Lovely care to share your sunshine story, how did you manage it?

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

        100 (-8), 74 (-8) and 68. Choosing van Dijk & Origi instead of Cedric & Iheanacho made a big difference. Hits really paid off! 13, 5 and 2 points for my captains are still making me grumpy ... but nothing hurts more than choosing Walcott over Eriksen as Coutinho replacement. I lost 27 points with this move.

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

    If origi out then firmino back to no9 for a game maybe

    1. FPL Panda
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Where u hearing origis actually out?

      Klopp said it's just a knock

  4. TH14 - INVINCIBLE
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    rondon or rondon't?

    1. Spectrum-FFS Doubles Champ
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Rondont with the fixtures

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

    Is it possible to cover up a 175 points gap with me having all my chips intact and dhws to come???

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

      dgws

    2. Pasqualinho
      • 16 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      You've already proved you can do it in 16 GWs - so why not?

      1. Jam0sh
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        I doubt it. He has proven that he can be left behind by 175 points in 16 GW's.

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

          If he can do it, then I can do it. And so can his ML leader.

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

          Nah I was comparing to world no 1... I'm top of my mini league no worries

          1. Jam0sh
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 13 Years
            9 years, 1 month ago

            Fair enough Paul, then you could have a chance 😀 We have exactly the same amount of points.

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

              Cheers mate... It would be fun if one of the regulars from here actually won 😀

    3. Spectrum-FFS Doubles Champ
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Yes of course

  6. Kiwivillan
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    If I get Carroll and he scores it will because of bad moves that have limited my choice of players

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

      This is part and parcel of FPL and you have to take it when you can. And refer to it as 'skill'.

      1. A.T
        • 15 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        😀

  7. Karan_G14
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Is Jones nailed now that Bailly is injured again?

    Appreciate your thoughts!

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

      I thought I read Bailly was playing in African nations cup

      1. Karan_G14
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        He got a knee injury last night during the match. Don't know much about it though.

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

      Looks like it yes

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

      What about Smalling coming back?

    4. Hurricane Gilbert
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Yes he is

    5. greghammer95
      • 16 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      I'd think so, made me want to get him in. Dependant on Bailly's injury though will he be out for AfCon and possibly come back earlier because he's not there?

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

    Still no speak of Rondon on here this morning

    I think he needs his post 🙂

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

      I rate him a lot., and was championing him as the best in his price range at the begininning of the season. I'd consider him if I didn't have an expensive front 3.

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

    Bottomed
    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. Atimis
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Thanks Generalator for your response on last page

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

    Will this article touch 100 pages?

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

      Could do. Still another hour until the next article!

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

        Yeah!

    2. Spectrum-FFS Doubles Champ
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Nah

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

        Lets see

  11. What am I doing?
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Am I crazy considering to sell Ron the Don after the hatty??? 🙂

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

      fixtures do go very good again in a few weeks

  12. michudagawd
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Heaton Pickford
    P. Jones Evans Pieters Friend Amat
    Sanchez Hazard Firmino Siggy de Roon
    Costa Kane Iheanacho

    1 FT, 1.4 itb

    Would like to upgrade the defence so Alonso would be my main target there. Iheanacho could be gotten rid of and Firmino is on shaky ground too. Any suggestions folks?

  13. Sweetboi
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Pick one:

    a) Pedro > Lallana

    b) Iheanacho > Origi

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

      B

    2. Hurricane Gilbert
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      B

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

    Firmino ->
    A) Eriksen (too late?)
    B) Lallana (+money, but not sure if better than Firmino for long time)
    C) Pogba (creates all uniteds changes and big differential)

    1. Hurricane Gilbert
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      I actually like Pogba as an option now. Very involved as you say.

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

      Not A. B maybe but can always backfire swapping Liverpool mids.

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

        Yeah this worries me. Next match Firmino haul and lallana 2 points..

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

    So Cedric was just injured last night?

    1. Jazz!
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      ill apparently, Saints presser today 13.30

      1. Martial Law
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        How long do they think he'll be out for?

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

      Unwell I think

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

      Cheers boys. That crosses off one of the problem players for this gw anyway.

  16. Hooky
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Up to a season high 17k 🙂 Shame about the Kane captain fail.

    1. Jazz!
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      You reckon you're going with Kane next gw?

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

        I am

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

        Yes. Either him or Carroll but security of starts means I will probably go with Kane.

      3. Jazz!
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        If he blanks, we RIOT

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

          I'm with you!

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

      Month and a half low of 17k for me and failed Kane captain annoying the heck out of me

      1. Gemgem1010
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        At least the failed Costa captain soften the blow.

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

        Don't mind a captain fail so much when I get a green 🙂

    3. Moin
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Season high 32K for me, yeah Kane(c) disappointed me as well, was thinking between him and Ibra

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

        Home to Hull it had to be done really. Ibra had a great game though. My forwards all scored 2 points!

  17. Hurricane Gilbert
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Feeling a bit hopeless here. Nacho over Origi. Payet over Eriksen. Close calls that ended up being disasters.

    What to do now with my team? Kane and Walker to Chelsea def and Ibra next GW tempts me very much.

    -4, 0,7 ITB.
    Pick / Heaton
    Walker Aké Holebas (Amat, Evans)
    Sanchez Haz Payet Siggy (de roon)
    Kane Costa Origi

  18. lasmons
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Heaton - Robinson
    Lovren - Holebas - Pieters - Evans - Holebas
    Hazard - Sanchez - Lallana - Sigurdsson - Allen
    Kane - Costa - Anichebe

    1ft - 0.3ITB

    A> Save
    B> Hazard + Anichebe + Holebas -> Eriksen + Origi + Ake (-8)
    C> A punt of some kind? Chasing 50 points in my ML.

    1. Hurricane Gilbert
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      A prolly your best op

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

        Thanks.

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

    I've made some crap decisions this year, but getting in Van Dijk and Origi a few weeks ago are up there with my best! 🙂

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

      I was dubious on Origi but I'm already satisfied. Even if I have to get him out for someone in a couple of weeks it doesn't matter

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

        Yeah I'll probably lose him for Tekkers once Cout is back, I'll always have fond memories of the little Belgian though!

    2. Jazz!
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      I went for Cedric over VvD 😎

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

        I was very close, he was a great option at the time, you've been really unlucky there!

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

      Why didn't you come on scoutcast? Missed you so much.... Please be there always....helped me FPL wise so much

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

        Aw 🙂 hopefully I'll get to go on again, was fun!

    4. Moin
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Picking Origi over Nacho for me also has turned out to be a great decision.

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

      What about Phillips?? 😛

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

        Shame on me for forgetting Phillips! 😀

  20. Zizou
    • 16 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    heaton (jaku)
    alonso evans cedric holebas amat
    hazard sanchez eriksen fer gundogan
    costa kane nacho

    0.2m itb

    so team looks in shreds this week.
    evans cedric hazard doubts
    nacho and fer not playing
    gundogan out

    Who do i sell? probably need to take a hit

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

      Defence ok,get in Carroll for nacho,philips for gundo

  21. Speédy
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Start Walcott(city) or siggy(boro)????

  22. FCSB
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    what to do with this please - need some help!!

    https://fantasy.premierleague.com/a/entry/108560/history

    thanks

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

      You have posted your gw history link

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

        i know, click on latest gameweek thats my squad - just wondering what to do

    2. Gemgem1010
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      That's a nice team ( Heaton on the bench gotta hurt) wait for news on injuries none seem series.

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

        it hurts... a lot

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

    Long term, Hazard or Ibra?

    Have Costa

  24. TheTinman
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    No point to get Walcott out right now despite the falls? Could easily score vs City

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

      That's the thing with him, taking him out can be tough as he can score in almost any match and not score in them as well..

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

        He is generally anonymous.

        But he can score when he is and he does have a history of hat tricks...

        Or maybe that is my imagination because he got one vs Newcastle

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

      I am keeping,at least 2 more chances for him

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

    Is anyone keeping firmino??
    I'm tempted to get lallana and Kane to ibra nxt wk.

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

      Got rid straight away last night.. It was his last chance. Major haul coming at the weekend now I suppose.

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

      Keeping Firmino for now I think. Only because I feel like it's too late to get Eriksen and I won't use the funds yet if I downgrade to Lallana.

  26. TheTinman
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Hazard drop shows how fickle managers are. He will probably bag a brace this weekend

  27. aaaaaa
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    The cup qualifier is this week right?

    All of you follow it ?

    Chances of winning?

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

      Hoping to get to the semis this year

      1. A.T
        • 15 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        Bit of a weird target that. Why not hope to win it!

    2. Hurricane Gilbert
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Very low chances of winning. Last year I faced a manager who played BB after Xmas. You have to use ur chips to win it.

    3. A.T
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      No
      Zero

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

      Is it discussed on FFScout?

      1. A.T
        • 15 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        Yes. You get a few "hands up who's still in the cup" posts after a few gw's.

  28. TheTinman
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Firmino is a funny one for me. I just can't seem to let go

  29. La vida FPL
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Morning chaps,

    1) Hazard 2) Anichebe 3) Cedric all flagged for me.

    2FTs so happy to make some moves. Firmino's form also a problem.

    Heaton, Pickford
    Alonso, Cedric, Ake, Muniesa, Amat
    Hazard, Sanchez, Siggy, Firmino, DeRoon
    Costa, Kane, Anichebe

    What would you do?

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

      Wait till more news on Hazard and Cedric (illness according to flag). If both are good to play then Firmino to Erikson or Lallana imo

      1. La vida FPL
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        Thanks

  30. GreenArrows
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Firmino > ?

    A) Erikson
    B) Lallana

    I have Origi and currently no Spurs players