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17 December 2016 2005 comments
Mark Mark
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Saturday’s action concludes at the Hawthorns where Manchester United drop in on an in-form West Bromwich Albion.

The Fantasy attention will be split here, with United’s Zlatan Ibrahimovic owned by 28.4% and captained by 13% up against a popular West Brom rearguard.

While Tony Pulis’ defence has kept just a single clean sheet in 13, the likes of Gareth McAuley and Craig Dawson offer a big threat from set-pieces, while Chris Brunt’s delivery could be vital.

Brunt provided a pair of assists in the midweek victory over Swansea City from left-back but is pushed forward into a midfield role this evening as Dawson returns from suspension, shifting Allan Nyom to left-back.

Significantly, almost 500,000 of McAuley’s 1.2 million owners keep him on the bench for this one – 360,000 of Foster’s 664,000 ownership do the same with the Baggies keeper.

Mark Mark created the beast. He's now looking to tame it.

  1. RubberDucky
      9 years, 2 months ago

      Is the real question how many points we think Kane is going to get over the next 4/5 GW's?

    • tm245
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      The next GW is in nine days, almost like a mini international break.

    • CrouchDown
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      Walker to start tomorrow? Seems like a perfect game to bring trippier in

      1. Garth Marenghi
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 2 months ago

        Why? Rest?

        1. CrouchDown
          • 13 Years
          9 years, 2 months ago

          Yeah

    • Pompel
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      Any sub 4.8 defenders worth getting? Thinking about Jones ofc, have Holebas and Friend, and Bournemouth train is too late, so slim pickings among the budget defenders it seems.

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

        Smith is still good imo, especially now he's OOP. Jones probably a sensible choice though if you think he'll stay nailed.

        1. Team Cruel
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 10 Years
          9 years, 2 months ago

          The BOU Smith? What position is he playing?

        2. Pompel
          • 12 Years
          9 years, 2 months ago

          Smith a good choice yes, though immediate fixtures are dire. Don't trust Jones to stay nailed, but with every chance of consecutive cleanies over Christmas, he might be worth it.

      2. Forza
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 2 months ago

        Jones, Friend, or Ake.

        1. Pompel
          • 12 Years
          9 years, 2 months ago

          Have Friend, but Aké an interesting alternative to Smith. He's not eligible to play GW18 though.

    • Smurf
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      I can't catch a break with my differentials. Go Kane then Aguero gets banned. Go Eriksen then Coutinho gets injured. Go Ibra and Costa gets banned.

      It's been so easy for people without then to hop on very easily.

    • The Bandit
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      Costa and Hazard to Ibra and Ozil done. Kept Kane but will look at doing Ibra and Kane to Costa and Aguero later. You like? 🙂

      1. Colonel Shoe 肝池
        • 14 Years
        9 years, 2 months ago

        ooo why get rid of haz? im intrigued

        1. The Bandit
          • 15 Years
          9 years, 2 months ago

          Not earning his keep. I was short of funds for just Costa to Ibra and I didn't want to sell any of my other mids

          1. Colonel Shoe 肝池
            • 14 Years
            9 years, 2 months ago

            ahhh say no more

            think ill hold, see how he does in a costaless gw

      2. tm245
        • 14 Years
        9 years, 2 months ago

        Bold move, Ozil is one I wish I could make room for.

      3. The Big Fella
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 2 months ago

        Do you have Sanchez?

        1. The Bandit
          • 15 Years
          9 years, 2 months ago

          Yep

    • Bleh
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      Forster, Jakupovic
      Lovren, McAuley, Alonso, Cedric, Love
      Hazard, Sanchez, Siggurdson, Capoue, Fer
      Costa, Kane, Benteke

      0.1m short of doing Costa & Lovren > Ibra and Jones. I want to cry.

    • Heavy Data
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      OK im stuck, i need some help. Do i drop Costa or Hazard or Kane in order to get Zlatan in? I will also need to free up some funds as i have 0 in the bank. Drop Siggy or Snoddy and then replace with who? Dam i think my head might implode!! Help me please guys thanks 🙂

      1. The Bandit
        • 15 Years
        9 years, 2 months ago

        Only one of those three is banned next week. Depends on what you paid for Costa I guess

        1. Heavy Data
          • 9 Years
          9 years, 2 months ago

          I paid 10.6 for him as i was waiting a while for him to get this yellow cardand ban out the way, then Aguero got banned and i thought now seems a good time to bring him in.

          1. The Bandit
            • 15 Years
            9 years, 2 months ago

            Get rid, you will be able to buy him back for the same price as or cheaper than you sell him for

            1. Heavy Data
              • 9 Years
              9 years, 2 months ago

              and i do still have hazard and alonso. Now i have 6.9 for a midfielder. Currently looking like Hazard, Sanchez, Snodgrass, Lallana and possibly Allen or Ramierez, which will leave me funds. What do you think?

      2. nkhoughton
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 2 months ago

        Kane

    • Jigger & Pony
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      Anyone considering playing second WC early in Jan to get Kun and Costa back? Or save it for DGWs?

      1. Pep bites Kun
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 2 months ago

        Save for DGW. Do your planning early to get your players in. Start now.

    • Spg76
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      Hold with Holebas. If Ighalo had not missed a sitter then Hol would have had an assist. No knee jerk needed just yet

      1. Over Midwicket
        • 14 Years
        9 years, 2 months ago

        So tempting to go for a United Defender... Seem guaranteed 2 cleanies in the next two fixtures. Watford are SO unpredictable, even with Holebas being on set pieces

    • ryacoo
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      When Costa is available again, and his flag is removed, is he locked from rising in price for a while?

      1. Team Cruel
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 2 months ago

        7 days.

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

          Cool, thanks!

    • DeeGee
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      Stuck with this team :

      Pickford
      Alonso - Holebas - McAuley
      Hazard - Sanchez - Siggy - Phillips
      Iheanacho - Kane - Costa

      Foster,Lovren,Amat,Zaha

      0.1 itb and 2FTs.

      Want to bring in Ibra and a liverpool mid. How to move them in here?

      1. Smoky Johnson
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 2 months ago

        kane siggy to ibra lallana

    • Squires FC
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      Fuchs likely to drop tonight?

      1. Pep bites Kun
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 2 months ago

        He dropped a long time ago.. is he still valid after the yc tonight?

    • andy85wsm
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      Ibra 😎

      1. The Bandit
        • 15 Years
        9 years, 2 months ago

        Just bought him, first time owner 🙂

        1. The Bandit
          • 15 Years
          9 years, 2 months ago

          Will be selling for Aguero though 😉

          1. FPL Virgin
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 9 Years
            9 years, 2 months ago

            😀

            Had a rubbish GW so far but W.R. always cracks me up

      2. nkhoughton
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 2 months ago

        Andy do you think Ibra is better than Kane? I think over the next few weeks Ibra will outscore him what you reckon?worth the move now

        1. andy85wsm
          • Has Moderation Rights
          • 15 Years
          9 years, 2 months ago

          For next 2 most definitely

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

        ha, did you cap him?

        1. andy85wsm
          • Has Moderation Rights
          • 15 Years
          9 years, 2 months ago

          Unfortunately not. Gave WBA too much credit

          1. Zebrahimović
            • 10 Years
            9 years, 2 months ago

            Ahh real sham, i thought you would of given your loyalty to him.

      4. The 12th Man
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 2 months ago

        Same here. No Costa all season.
        Time for double Chelsea defence? 4-4-2

        1. andy85wsm
          • Has Moderation Rights
          • 15 Years
          9 years, 2 months ago

          I want that but needs some maneuvering. I looked at Hazard out this week, I'm still looking at it

          1. andy85wsm
            • Has Moderation Rights
            • 15 Years
            9 years, 2 months ago

            And I. May do Kane to Costa

            1. The Bandit
              • 15 Years
              9 years, 2 months ago

              See my post above 😉

            2. The 12th Man
              • 12 Years
              9 years, 2 months ago

              I could do that but would have to ship Hazard if I have Alonso and Azpi.

            3. Pep bites Kun
              • 9 Years
              9 years, 2 months ago

              Money itb incoming! 🙂 Sound move for 0.1 to 0.3.

          2. The 12th Man
            • 12 Years
            9 years, 2 months ago

            I'm keeping Hazard for the 2 home games.

            I'm looking at Lovren/Pieters or Chambers + Origi > Azpi + Anichibe with my 2 FT and going 4-4-2

          3. The 12th Man
            • 12 Years
            9 years, 2 months ago

            Hazard would be shipped for who?
            Lallana,
            I have Erikson

      5. Pep bites Kun
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 2 months ago

        Had him - did you captain?

      6. Pep bites Kun
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 2 months ago

        *Answered already

    • nkhoughton
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      Is Kane to Ibra on a free the better option? Long vs Short Term

    • Deano
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      Those looking at buying Ibra should wait until the dust has settled. He may well be suspended retrospectively for that tackle tonight.

      I'd at least wait until after tomorrow's game fo further information.

      1. Zebrahimović
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 2 months ago

        He's a big chap though. He just didn't know his own strength right?

      2. Garth Marenghi
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 2 months ago

        I would be shocked if they did that

        1. Deano
          • 13 Years
          9 years, 2 months ago

          Certainly worth waiting though.

      3. WE GO FOR IT
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 2 months ago

        Lol. He isn't getting suspended. Just get him tonight and get a good night's sleep.

      4. Annie
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 2 months ago

        he was booked...

        1. Deano
          • 13 Years
          9 years, 2 months ago

          Probably won't go up in price tonight so why risk it?

          1. Annie
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 13 Years
            9 years, 2 months ago

            there's no risk and you'll miss the rises waiting for nothing.

          2. willl
            • 10 Years
            9 years, 2 months ago

            He's at nearly 120% on fplstats...

            1. Garth Marenghi
              • 9 Years
              9 years, 2 months ago

              125

          3. ryacoo
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 10 Years
            9 years, 2 months ago

            100% rising tonight. The only thing that's uncertain is whether Costa drops tonight or tomorrow.

          4. Old Man
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 14 Years
            9 years, 2 months ago

            ??? 108%???

      5. Whazza
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 2 months ago

        The ref saw it and booked him, so nope...

      6. ryacoo
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 2 months ago

        He was booked for it, so he can't be suspended retrospectively.

    • Texas Pete
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      Hey all.

      Struggling to get Zlatan in

      Costa out leaves me 0.5 short. Downgrade

      A) Hazard
      B) Cahill
      C) Walker
      D)Mcauley

    • Mayo for Sam
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      Will Costa drop twice before the next GW?

      1. Champione
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 2 months ago

        yes 2 or 3 times

    • ViperStripes
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      Starting to work on my Aguero plan so Hazard > 7.6m max (also gives me enough funds for Azpi in the Chelsea double up)

      So current 7.6m midfielder you would recommend? Lallana seems to fit the bill perfectly.

      1. Pompel
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 2 months ago

        Not convinced he's that essential this season, given his price and the abundance of in form midfielders.

      2. Champione
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 2 months ago

        definitely Lallana

      3. mbrewer94
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 2 months ago

        My plan is similar, Costa and Hazard out as their fixtures get tougher, Aguero and Chadli in on week 20, with enough funds left over to do Siggy to Eriksen the following week with enough funds left over to get a proper 4th midfielder at the earliest opportunity (currently at 4-3-3 with Traore as 4th mid)

    • George Sillett
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      Who going to get relegated ?
      IMO
      Hull - because they are the worst team in the Pl with no owner investment prospects
      Swansea - because Bob Bradley is completely clueless
      Who will be the 3rd team ? Think it could be someone we haven't considered up until now.

      1. Zebrahimović
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 2 months ago

        Sunderland unless they get Big Sam back in GW 22.

      2. Jay_
          9 years, 2 months ago

          Palace will be close, will sack Pardew in Jan, Allardyce in. They go on a great run, Burnley drop at Palace expense.

        • ryacoo
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 10 Years
          9 years, 2 months ago

          Hull, Palace and Sunderland imo. Fancy Bob to turn it around at Swansea yet.

      3. F4L
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 2 months ago

        Cedric to Jones for free?

        1. Zebrahimović
          • 10 Years
          9 years, 2 months ago

          Did it last week. Mans got 6 points in the wallet.

        2. Johqvist
          • 10 Years
          9 years, 2 months ago

          Probably doing that one aswell.

      4. Kuqi Monster
        • 15 Years
        9 years, 2 months ago

        5th yc for ibra...

        1. Colonel Shoe 肝池
          • 14 Years
          9 years, 2 months ago

          hot topics

      5. Here's Tom with the We…
        • 14 Years
        9 years, 2 months ago

        A) Kane Defoe Brunt > Ibra Llorente Cahil -4
        B) Kane Defoe Pieters > Ibra Llorente Valencia -4
        C) Defoe Brunt > Llorente Azpi/Alonso for free

        Thoughts

        1. Aubaaaaa
          • 9 Years
          9 years, 2 months ago

          Wouldn't sub Brunt out. Seems like a keeper to me.

          B out of the above.

      6. The Orienteer - find me in …
        • 14 Years
        9 years, 2 months ago

        At least!

      7. andy85wsm
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 15 Years
        9 years, 2 months ago

        Do you think anyone elseen at this fatboy slim gig is posting on FFS?

        1. Zebrahimović
          • 10 Years
          9 years, 2 months ago

          Norman Cook just did Costa --> Ibra

          1. andy85wsm
            • Has Moderation Rights
            • 15 Years
            9 years, 2 months ago

            Smart man. Me and him should talk after the show

      8. TheSaint
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 2 months ago

        Sorry if this sounds stupid, but why is Zlatan not suspended and Costa is?

        They both have 5 yellow cards this season.

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

          Hot topic

        2. Aubaaaaa
          • 9 Years
          9 years, 2 months ago

          He got a yellow during a cup game and he served his suspension during gw12 when man utd played Arsenal

        3. Annie
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 13 Years
          9 years, 2 months ago

          hot topics..,

      9. Christina.
        • 16 Years
        9 years, 2 months ago

        Kun? Forget him.

        Remember Coutinho?

        1. Whazza
          • 13 Years
          9 years, 2 months ago

          I member

          1. Gamst - Up (?) the Rovers
            • 16 Years
            9 years, 2 months ago

            Hand over those berries!

            1. Whazza
              • 13 Years
              9 years, 2 months ago

              😆

      10. Aubaaaaa
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 2 months ago

        Heaton Pickford
        Alonso Lovren Brunt Cedric Love
        Sanchez Hazard Payet Siggy Zaha
        Kane Defoe Origi

        2FT 0.4ITB

        Trying to get Ibra in. What should I do:
        A. Ericksen and Ibra in, Payet and Kane out.
        B. Rameriz and Ibra in, Payet and Defoe out.
        C. Snoddy and Ibra in, Payet and Defoe out.
        D. Any other mid below 5.9 (suggestions?) and Ibra in, Payet and Defoe out.

        Thoughts?

        1. big_cliff
          • 10 Years
          9 years, 2 months ago

          B

      11. Salah’s Sonnet
        • 14 Years
        9 years, 2 months ago

        Guys, when is the next wildcard issued? this season is a mare.

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

          After GW19

          1. Salah’s Sonnet
            • 14 Years
            9 years, 2 months ago

            cool cheers TM

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

          After gw 18

          1. George Sillett
            • 10 Years
            9 years, 2 months ago

            Lol.

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

          After GW 17

        4. dhamphiir
          • 10 Years
          9 years, 2 months ago

          After GW 19

        5. Whazza
          • 13 Years
          9 years, 2 months ago

          After gw 20

        6. Salah’s Sonnet
          • 14 Years
          9 years, 2 months ago

          thanks other jokers 🙂

      12. WoodsyOwl
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 2 months ago

        Costa or Kane to Ibra?

        I'd want Costa beyond his ban, Kane I was planning to remove anyway.

        I've got enough in the bank to do Costa to Ibra and then in the next GW I could do Kane to Costa. Team value wise it makes sense, plus it gives me a stronger looking 11 for boxing day (Kane vs Saints is better than playing McAuley, Pieters or Fletcher).

        Just not sure using two transfers like that makes sense when I could just do Kane to Ibra.

        Thoughts.

        1. Whazza
          • 13 Years
          9 years, 2 months ago

          Kane to Ibra

        2. Garth Marenghi
          • 9 Years
          9 years, 2 months ago

          Harry to Zlatan

        3. ryacoo
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 10 Years
          9 years, 2 months ago

          I'm going Costa to Ibra now and will sell Kane to Costa GW22 most likely. I think Kane can outscore him in the next 4 games (vs Costa's 3).

        4. RED PILL
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 11 Years
          9 years, 2 months ago

          Want to keep Costa after his ban, Kane blank last week annoyed me, myself am thinking of doing Kane to Costa.

          1. RED PILL
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 11 Years
            9 years, 2 months ago

            Correction Kane to Ibra.