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18 December 2016 2966 comments
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After Jay Rodriguez guided Southampton to a 3-1 win at the Vitality, we’re treated to a couple of 4pm encounters that may well have a significant impact on the Fantasy Premier League standings.

Harry Kane and Christian Eriksen are heavily backed to get the better of Burnley at the Lane.

The in-form pair have each scored twice in two of their last three home appearances, earning first and third place in our Gameweek 17 Captain Poll respectively.

Frustratingly, our Scout Pick Toby Alderweireld misses out with a minor back problem, though we’ll have an eye on Spot the Differential candidate Danny Rose against a Clarets outfit with a single goal to their name on the road so far.

Man City and Arsenal square up at the Etihad in the other match.

Alexis Sanchez seeks a fifth double-figure away haul against a City defence that’s been far from convincing, with just three clean sheets to their name so far.

With the Gunners now poised for some excellent upcoming fixtures, a big performance from Theo Walcott could persuade some Sanchez owners he is worth a double-up option.

Sergio Aguero remains suspended for City, with Pep Guardiola once again benching the likes of Kelechi Iheanacho and John Stones.

Kevin De Bruyne is the man most likely for the home side, though the Belgian’s run of 10 league appearances without a goal has left him on the Fantasy periphery.

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  1. Jigger & Pony
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    What happened to Toby A?

    1. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 16 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      Tweets

      1. Jigger & Pony
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 4 months ago

        Waste of a FT

    2. 4. Arsenal FC
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      He's kidnapped Kane's family and told him to blank or you won't see them again

      1. teki0s
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 4 months ago

        i lol'ed

  2. Bubz
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    Walcott not even on 2 baps

    1. Chris_White
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      Yes he is?

    2. El-Kloppico
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      Is he still on the pitch?

    3. TheSteel
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      He is

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

    Faak Bamidele

    1. JIM BOB
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      ?

      1. Chris_White
        • 14 Years
        9 years, 4 months ago

        close to a second

  4. JIM BOB
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    I like the look of Sane....

    1. Fred54
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      For a homeless lookalike Kane sure hates boxes....

    2. MOZIL
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      Coming out of the closet?

  5. UnitednationsXI
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    come on burnley, hang in there!

  6. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
    • 15 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    Dembele subbed

    Kane fail conformed

  7. Nicks93
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    Dembele off, kane blank confirmed

  8. La Roja
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    Dembele off

  9. Ha.
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    Dembelenoff, Sissoko on

  10. TheSteel
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    sissoko on dembele off. RIP kane

  11. Kip
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    Too bad Dries Mertens doesnt play in the BPL

    3 goals last gw, 4 goals today... :O

  12. dcarlito
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    Fuchs Ake Kane.

    1. Ha.
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      Great back line

      1. dcarlito
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 15 Years
        9 years, 4 months ago

        He might as well be back there 🙁

    2. 4. Arsenal FC
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      You forgot Fer

      1. dcarlito
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 15 Years
        9 years, 4 months ago

        I might as well put in Shittu while I'm at it.

  13. Pumpkinhead - I'm ITK …
    • 16 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    Walker on for 3bp ..1 assist...sigh

    1. Shultan
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      If only he would get a yellow

  14. Fowler23
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    Even when Ibra was blanking he looked theatening.

    Kane looks so meh right now

  15. Team Cruel
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    Looks like I'll fail to qualify for the cup. I've never failed to qualify for the cup. A new low 🙁

    1. 4. Arsenal FC
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      You and me both.

    2. Grand Thibauto
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      I've never qualified for the cup

    3. Shultan
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      Ake is my highest scorer so im not either

  16. Greenbackbøøg…
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    Sanchez is obviously injured, just take him off Wenger

  17. manutd99
    • 16 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    On WC 3rd Striker opinions please for £7.5 or less as can spend money elsewhere. Currently have benteke.

    1. Kip
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      Keep tekkers imo

      1. manutd99
        • 16 Years
        9 years, 4 months ago

        Yep tempted to

    2. Team Cruel
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      Benteke or Diomande. 5-7m category is ugly

  18. Ha.
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    Eriksen getting close...

  19. Ógie
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    Now Harry time to put a end to this Dembele talk

  20. Cocky Spaniel Alves
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    Son probably coming on for Kane soon?

  21. FALCAO & MOU
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    How many of are I braless on here?

    1. TheSteel
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      I am not wearing a bra is thats why youre asking

  22. Danstoke82
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    Of course Kane will blank. I'm only one of a couple in my ML that has captained him whilst the leader will no doubt get a Origi haul tomorrow

  23. La Roja
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    Eriksen so close

  24. Jigger & Pony
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    Jeez Walker on 3bps now

  25. Jay_
      9 years, 4 months ago

      Average up to 39 from 8

      1. Ha.
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 4 months ago

        I suck

    • Shultan
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      A lot of dead teams with ibra C & DDG in goal are going to qualify for the cup

    • Odikostar
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      Arsenal are shocking atm

    • Fowler23
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      Missed the 1st half
      What happened to Alexis?

      1. Team Cruel
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 4 months ago

        Assisted Theo

    • Smurf
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      Not having Walker and Costa all season have been very poor decisions by myself.

    • diesel001
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      Pep a genius? Zabaleta off and Sagna on at half-time. City dominating this second half.