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

    RIP my fpl team

    1. KUN+10
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      And we still need to watch out for heavily owned pool players tomorrow

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

        I did Firmino to Siggy a week ago.

        1. Pep bites Kun
          • 9 Years
          9 years, 4 months ago

          Hmm. I believe FFS Scouts said he was consistent, but a bad team is a bad team. I don't blame them or Siggy, Swansea or Bradley. Blame myself or listening to nonsense in a can. 🙂

  2. KUN+10
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    This is just so frustrating to watch.

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

    All I want for Christmas is a green arrow

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

      Lol

  4. PvA
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    Looks like I'll be bang on the average score this week

    At this season's rate that's a good week

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

      Never mins, the merseyside derby tomorrow

      RIP

    2. Hooky
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      I thought you were in the top 10k?

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

        I'm closer to the bottom 10k

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

          Impressive

  5. Keno
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    So terrible the last few game weeks. Kane has killed me.

    1. S.Kuqi
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      Can you beat me. From 6k to 380k in ten gws?

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

        Nearly, but just as bad. 11k to 370k. Hurts

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

        7k to 425k in 8 weeeks!

    2. Nomar
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      Hes killed loads of us.

  6. Hooky
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    Good week, bad week, good week, bad week. Welcome to the world of FPL

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

      Congratulations. Bad gameweek 7 times in a row, 1 good one another 7 bad ones etc. for me.

  7. Elfozzie 42
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    Remember when Kane scored goals...
    Looks like another double transfer for me this week

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

    Davies is Rose 0.1

  9. Epic Fail
    • 15 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    Not long before Kane picks up his yellow.

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

    Sanchez thinking about his future

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

      Wondering whether he should join City in Jan

  11. Somalion
    • 16 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    Xhaka is woeful btw and Elneny YC

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

    Kane the blank master

  13. Over Midwicket
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    Kane seems to be a differential now. Might (c) vs a complacent Saints side

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

      Good luck

      1. Over Midwicket
        • 14 Years
        9 years, 4 months ago

        Cheers bro

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

      That's a bit mad.

      1. Over Midwicket
        • 14 Years
        9 years, 4 months ago

        We'll see who gets the last laugh

  14. Licky
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    A Sanchez goal would go some way to ease the pain.

  15. tm245
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    That feeling when you should have captained your Sunderland GK.

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

      The feeling when you bench him.

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

    Burnley looking good for an equaliser at the moment

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

    Andre Gray IDIOT

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

    Can't believe how bad Kane has been. Utterly disgraceful. Heap of fooooking shiiiite

    1. KUN+10
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      Unbelievable...had1 shot on goal all game. Terrible to watch

  19. Del Griffith
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    4 points at home v Hull and Burnley. Pathetic Harry

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

      * 8 😉

  20. vectorman
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    Kane when he's off his game i.e. lacking confidence he is god damn awful isn't he?. Very much a confidence player, seems to me if you get him in when he's had a couple of blanks regardless of fixtures, you're asking for trouble.. Have to wait for the purple patch, Lukaku is similar too

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

      Aye. Just stands there looking disinterested.

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

      But he had 4 goals in 2gws and that too just a gw before people got him in

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

    Midweek
    Arsenal loss

    Chelsea, City, Man United, Spurs and Liverool win.

    Weekend
    Arsenal loss

    Chelsea, City, Man United, Spurs win

    Liverpool win incoming

  22. Viprin
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    7th red arrow in a row incoming

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

      Snap.

  23. Granville
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • Has Moderation Rights
    • 16 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    Wenger has been woeful this half. Ozil has been terrible and Sanchez hasn't recovered from the injury he picked up, but he wont ever make the necessary switches. Changes the same players every game.

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

      Ibagree that they've been poor this half but they are the players that can make something happen out of nothing so understand why he would leave them on.

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

        Sanchez couldn't do any pressing. You could see quite clearly he wasn't right.

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

          Not sure if he was injured or ruined from sprinting for the entire first half though. Also there was nothing going on behind him, we couldn't string two passes together for a large part of that half. Worst I've seen us play in a long time.

    2. Hooky
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      Stubborn as a mule

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

      He has been woeful for years. Outdated manager.

  24. Somalion
    • 16 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    (C)osta wound up going quite well

    1. Mílanista
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      Do it again next GW.

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

        Already sold 🙁

        1. Mílanista
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 14 Years
          9 years, 4 months ago

          So you've missed Zlatan's recent hauls. Unlucky 😉

  25. funnyoldgame
    • 16 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    (C)osta seems like a good move now. I was bricking it an hour ago.

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

    Kane out for a hit?

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

      Yup absolutely

    2. Hurricane Gilbert
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      Yes

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

      No

    4. Les Bleus
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      I know we're frustrated with him, but no way.

    5. Oven Glover
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      For Ibra yes. Good luck in the cup!

    6. bombayblues
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      Depends on who you getting in. Guessing one of them is Ibra

    7. MTPockets
        9 years, 4 months ago

        no

    8. weaver93
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      ibra to rise tonight??

      1. Epic Fail
        • 15 Years
        9 years, 4 months ago

        What percent is he on?

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

          43,356

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

        no

        1. weaver93
          • 14 Years
          9 years, 4 months ago

          thanks lads.

          Ill wait until after tomorrows game, in case of any injuries...

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

        Not at the moment, but you might get alot of Kane > Ibra rage transfers.

    9. Kaneyonero
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      My God PvA who got 15 pts playing for the bottom team gets more than Walker Eriksen and Kane (c) what a joke lmao

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

      Is Giroud on?

      1. Mílanista
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        9 years, 4 months ago

        Somewhere

    11. JÆKS ⭐
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      Just give Kane a penalty already!

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

        this will end up with negative points