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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. LewanGOALski
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    Kane ➡ Ibra for free a no brainer, right..?

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

      yes

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

      Yes do it now

  2. Jolly Good
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    Ibra runaway leader for polls next week?

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

      I captained Alli next week, Kane (C) next week :D, even though I own Ibra. He may be in fine form but gut feeling

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

        Makes no sense... Captained alli this week***

    2. Smarty Pants
      • 16 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      yup, blank confirmed

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

      Hazard for me

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

    Alonso looks dangerous as f, I have Azpil, but I think he is going to score a few next week, should I bring him in for -4?

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

      lol

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

      No.

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

      I had the same feeling before CHE V EVE, got him in for a -4 and BOOM

      13 pts

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

      Do you think Che will keep a CS against every top team? Facing difficult fixtures after Xmas

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

        Maybe, they definitely have the form.

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

    Would you do Vert,McAuley,Capoue to Azpi,Jones,DeRoon for -8?

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

      No.

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

      Nope

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

    I think it's time to get Mark to rename this site in honour of "The Red Arrows" which many of us keep getting every week.. Well I do

    1. matiakez
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      8 in a row for me...

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

        Wow that is um bad, sorry to hear that.. I'm wondering whether to just go for it now, do -4's and 8's see what comes of it. Then if I happen to get a major haul one week and catch up, then take it more seriously again.

    2. Smarty Pants
      • 16 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      sounds communist

    3. HurriKane
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      " The Green Arrow" is more preferable

      Mark you have failed this city 😉

      1. HurriKane
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 4 months ago

        *failed my fantasy team

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

        Haha this really made me laugh out load 🙂

  6. THFC4LIFE
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    Kane and Defoe to origi and ibra for -4?
    Can't afford ibra on its own

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

      No. You'll be shifting Origi when Coutinho is back so you tie up a future transfer anyway.

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

        This

      2. Lecky Legs FC
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 4 months ago

        Speaking as Liverpool fan so I may be biased here Origi will not get shipped for Coutinho right away even if he is fit for the game vs City he's been amazing for us Klopp will keep him in the squad trust me.

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

          Good because I did the same move, well kinda. Costa out for Ibra and Kane out for Origi, have been a little worried by it

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

          Might get a one week rest if Cout returns before Manè buggers off to Africa.
          I do think he's possibly ahead of Studge now. Klopp likes him.

  7. Mayo for Sam
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    Toby > Azpilicueta (4) double up with Alonso

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

      Not for a hit

    2. Mayo for Sam
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      *-4

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

      Nah

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

      No.

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

      No too much with those fixtures coming up

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

    Early captain poll for next week

    A. Ibra
    B. Haz
    C. Other

    1. Jimmy Boy
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      A

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

      A

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

      C. Kane 😛

    4. F4L
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      B

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

      Thinking about B - Bournemouth are absolutely shocking away and Ake is cuptied

  9. Jimmy Boy
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    Anyone know the average score after today?

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

      42 top 10k, 39 overall

      1. Smarty Pants
        • 16 Years
        9 years, 4 months ago

        This.

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

          🙂

          Top work

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

    Early thoughts gents!

    A) Evans --> Jones (-4). Avoids playing Amat.
    B) Payet ---> Özil (-4)
    C) Payet ---> Wally (-4)
    D) Evans and Payet --> Jones and Wally (-8)
    E) No hit

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

      E

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

    Sell Costa or Kane?

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

      Kane

  12. greghammer95
    • 16 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    Being one of them.

    Literally no idea how things went after the 4pm games. How's everyone doing for points?

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

      47

      Mané(C) and Firmino to go

      Need a big MNF

      1. greghammer95
        • 16 Years
        9 years, 4 months ago

        Gotta be content with that? Dependant on tomorrow of course

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

          Very content

          With most of the popular captains blanking it's set up perfectly

  13. Deulofail
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    A) Kane + Kingsley ---> Ibra + Friend
    B) Kane + Kingsley + Hazard ---> Ibra + Rose + Eriksen (-4)
    C) Kane + Kingsley + Moses + Anichebe ---> Origi + Azpi + Zaha + Negredo (-8) +0.8M extra cash

    Option C, I have to get rid of Moses for Azpi's Chelsea spot. I'm leaning towards C because (1) I think Hazard will punish deserters, (2) I'd like Rose OR Azpi in my team, and (3) the Moses/Anichebe combo is only getting me 2 points a week. My current team is:

    Pickford, Jako
    Cedric, Bertrand, Ake, Amat, KINGSLEY
    HAZARD, Sanchez, Mane, Walcott, MOSES
    KANE, Costa, ANICHEBE

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

      I can wait a week for Negredo and perhaps choose someone else

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

    Lukaku(lei) will Outscore Ibra(SUN) in gw18

    Bookmark this 😉

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

      probably

  15. Jolly Good
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    So Kane needs to go .. and ibra is obvious choice

    However kun is back after next week and I would want him in straight away. So is it worth getting ibra in just for one week?

    1. the snazzy viking
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      try to get in both if you can

  16. FPL Virgin
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    Kane is a 20 to 25 goals a season striker.

    Are people on here being too hasty?

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

      No. Costa and Ibra are better. Kun returning soon

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

      Yes. (C) next week

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

      Getting the most goals in the least GWs works better.

    4. 8ball
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      Kane won't get to 20 this season

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

      They are
      He is a season keeper for me baring injury or suspension

      1. FPL Virgin
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 4 months ago

        Hello. You are not a sheep.

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

        So is Costa. And Ibra. And Alexis. And Hazard. And Alonso. And Coutinho. And Eriksen.

  17. 1966 was a great year for E…
    • 15 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    Do hits count for the FPL Cup, or is it just done on GW rank?

    1. 1966 was a great year for E…
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      *for qualification, I know they count once it's started

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

        just GW rank on predecent

        1. 1966 was a great year for E…
          • 15 Years
          9 years, 4 months ago

          I could make it on a technicality 🙂

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

            You'll play a bench booster next GW.

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

      Think someone said yesterday that hit don't count for qualifying.

  18. Emiliano Sala
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    Whats the date african player go for their national team ? I know cup date. When they will go for team play and trip to train with team

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

      After GW20

  19. King Klopp
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    52 points all out this week. Enough to make the cup?

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

      Should be

  20. Depleda
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    How many points are we all on so far?

    1. greghammer95
      • 16 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      61 all out.

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

      47

      captain to go

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

      54 with Firmino left.

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

      48 all out

    5. Lecky Legs FC
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      40 with Mane & Origi left to play.

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

    I have a funny feeling Kane is gonna score vs Soton and troll the sellers.

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

      just like Theo did

      Just like Firmino will

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

        I think I'm still selling tho. Need funds for Sanchez.

    2. NATSTER
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      🙂

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

    44 points with Lallana should be happy enough with that considering everyone around me got the same pretty much?

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

      Yes defo

  23. jurgenklopp.8
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    price changes forcing me into a hit, annoying when someone rises on saturday night.

  24. greghammer95
    • 16 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    Even though Theo has been scoring I'm much much happier owning Sanchez.

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

      Theo for value

      Looking to double up theo and ozil

      Sanchez ship has sailed

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

        What is wrong with Sanchez?

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

          too expensive

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

            Money needs to be spent. He offers a lot even at his price.

          2. greghammer95
            • 16 Years
            9 years, 4 months ago

            I got him in straight after West Ham so not too much for me. Agree he would be too expensive now though, just not regretting my transfer even though I might get Theo back.

        2. Worzel Gummidge
            9 years, 4 months ago

            People can't afford him so go for Theo whilst missing out on Sanchez hauls and getting Theo who gets no BPS and has better alternatives

        3. HurriKane
          • 13 Years
          9 years, 4 months ago

          brace incoming next gw

      2. Robben Mee Blind
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 4 months ago

        Same here but in hindsight I should have shipped Firmino rather than him to get Alexis 3 weeks ago

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

        I got both Theo and Sanchez. Kicking back waiting for the points to roll in now 🙂

        1. greghammer95
          • 16 Years
          9 years, 4 months ago

          Nice

    2. Pack The Ripper
      • 16 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      Kane to Ibra? Means benching Costa but can't justify selling him at 10.3.

      1. 1966 was a great year for E…
        • 15 Years
        9 years, 4 months ago

        Yeah, I'd keep Costa if I'd got him cheap.

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

        Ya

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

      I am so f'd up that I did Kane-> Lukaku over Zlatan, way to go the way this season has been going.

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

      Any reason to retain Kane over Costa? Missed the matches.

      1. 1966 was a great year for E…
        • 15 Years
        9 years, 4 months ago

        He's not suspended.

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

        Kane pays next GW is the only reason.

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

        If you can afford Costa > Ibra then Kane > Costa next week then that's probably better

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

          Yeah, I can do this but am chasing in ML and am also thinking:

          Kane Costa Bobby -> Ibra Tekkers Alexis for a -4.

          Could also just do Kane/Costa to Ibra and another transfer for free.

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

      Thank God I've 2 fts although I'd need 4 tbh.
      Kane » ibra is defo one of them.
      Maybe holebas to Jones?

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

      Kane and Iheanacho to Ibra and Benteke -4, worth it? Thanks.

      Any price moves expected for them tonight?