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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. Rake
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    So what's the consensus on Costa?

    Holding or ditching? It's as clear as the blue sky that he'll be among the goals on his return.

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

      The smart ones are keeping

      The not so smart ones well what can we say about them

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

        Nice one. I guess I'm among the smart ones (for the first time)

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

      Keep if you want him long term.

      Sell if you want to risk not having him for a few games or prefer to waste a transfer getting him back immediately post ban.

    3. Gemgem1010
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      Keepin..had him frm day 1 9.5 paid. No biggy to bench for a week.

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

        That's great. Cheers.

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

      Out for Ibra then back in for Kane. I haven't got much value in him though

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

        Out for Ibra and back in for Costa I think is a better move. Bring Kane in from somewhere else once he starts firing.His next fixtures are mixed and he hasn't posted results in the last 2 plums. Once he switches on, then so do you.

    5. XabiAlonso
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      Already gone for ibra but probly get back in a few weeks

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

    Need Everton to score tomorrow...but not Lukaku

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

    WC Team. Still early days so changes will be made. Any opinions on changes? Good team?

    Heaton (Pickford)
    Alonso / Jones / Friend / (Amat / Ake)
    Sanchez / Siggy / Hazard / Capoue (De Roon)
    Costa / Ibra / Benteke

    May do siggy to lallana. See how lallana performs tomorrow.

    Could downgrade Benteke and upgrade Capoue

  4. Syd.
    • 16 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    Captained Kane twice this week

    He ain't getting a Christmas card

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

      Boxing Day Kanegaroo.

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

      Same here. Thanks for the 8pts Harry πŸ˜€

  5. 824545201
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    I guess i'm one of the rare ones on here with a pretty good GW.
    57 points after bonuses.

    1. The Wise Owl
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      Well done.

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

      Lend us a few points please

  6. Le _ Professeur
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    37 (-4) with Lallana to go ... any chance I can qualify for the FPL cup ?

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

      Depends whether Lallana scores 30 points or not

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

      Hits don't matter so yes.

  7. The Wise Owl
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    Bye Kane, Hello Ibra

    1. seanie3
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      this, i had kane (c) for the last two weeks thinking he should smash it at home against two easier teams

      how wrong was I, he's going for Ibra, thinking sanchez could go as well..

  8. Frank Black
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    Worth investing in United's defense with those fixtures? Yay or nay?

    1. The Wise Owl
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      Not for a hit, any other pressing transfers?

  9. JJO
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    So for the first time im going to do transfers on Sunday
    -8
    I m sure that at least 2 players will be injured in next 8 days

  10. boc610
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    I might just start captaining azpi every week,most reliable player I have

  11. Garlana
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    Jones, Alonso, walker and Pickford at the back this week....I might just invest at the back and play 5-4-1

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

    33 all out. Tearing it up!

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

    Where can I find top 10k average?

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

      43

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

        * 42

      2. 1
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 4 months ago

        Thanks

  14. Jafooli
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    So sick of these overpaid charlatans get me no points week after week.

    Kane > Zlatan done.

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

    Consensus on here to drop Kane for Ibra although Costa is suspended?

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

      if you bought costa early then for sure

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

        Bought at 10.6 (SP 10.8) so not very early. Will only be 0.1 more expensive to get him pack since he is dropping tonight, but rather a wasted transfer to get him back in

        1. Winks Club
          • 10 Years
          9 years, 4 months ago

          Then sell Costa

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

    Kane, eriksen, payet > hazard, ibra , zaha -4

    Yay or nay?

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

      not zaha

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

        Watford next

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

          seems daft taking a -4 for a player your going to take out the following week.

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

            McArthur maybe

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

            He's downgrading Hazard so it's a -4 for all three transfers, not just Zaha

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

              I get that, but its still taking a hit for the sake of creating a certain transfer practically the following week.

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

    So, all the Costa sellers happy now that Kane has blanked.

    lol

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

      Next GW is where it counts.

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

        wonder how many would reverse their trsfr if given the option. All just for 0.1m...

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

          Kane probably trolls them vs S'ton.

          1. Rolls-Royce
            • 12 Years
            9 years, 4 months ago

            you keeping Kane?

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

    Is Sterling a good option vs hul?

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

      No one knows what Pep will do.

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

    Costa dropping tonight.

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

      is siggy going to rise?

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

        no

  20. Gooner97
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    Petr Cech has attempted more passes than any other Arsenal player vs. Man City.

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

      At least Arsenal have a good ball playing keeper

  21. Baz
    • 16 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    Alli/Costa/Kane to Sanchez/Ibra/Negredo (-4) Yes or no?

    Selling value on costa is 10.8. thanks

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

      Yes i would say...

  22. DA Minnion (Former great)
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    Worst transfer ever must be a hit to get nacho in ,another hit to get him out and he gets 2 points
    Net loss of 6 points.

  23. fedolefan
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    Missed all the matches. Kane just ruined all of us.

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

      A shafting of the highest order

  24. FootballManiac
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    Lallana or Walcott?

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

      Find out tomorrow.

    2. Baz
      • 16 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      i'd prefer walcott

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

      Both

    4. Coaly
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      Adam

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

    Transfers done yesterday. Now why did i keep Kane again?

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

      Because he plays next week when Costa won't

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

        Yep 😎

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

          and then you'll have to waste another ft to get costa in

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

            True. Or Kun.

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

      Differential πŸ™‚

  26. seanie3
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    seems that Walcott is outshining sanchez lately, could be a good swap esp with nearly 3m saved to boost elsewhere

    1. Rolls-Royce
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      Selling sanchez ain't the best of ideas I'd say.

  27. LOS BLANCOS
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    ML rival triple capped kane.that softens the pain for me

  28. Rolls-Royce
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    Alright folks, sick of red arrows.

    Would you do, Kane + Payet -> Sanchez + Benteke (-8) ?

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

      no

      1. Rolls-Royce
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 4 months ago

        Sanchez essential from next GW onwards no?

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

          probably, but so is Ibra I reckon. Walcott as cover?

          1. Rolls-Royce
            • 12 Years
            9 years, 4 months ago

            Ibra already in for Costa.

            Did Wally -> Payet (-4) 😯 this week. Season close to getting over. 😐

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

    I think we all need the help πŸ™

    http://www.samaritans.org/how-we-can-help-you

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

    N00b question, I transfered out Kane yesterday, can I do it again today?