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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. Colonel Shoe 肝池
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    who to get for costa (not ibra tho) ?

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

      Benteke

      1. Colonel Shoe 肝池
        • 14 Years
        9 years, 4 months ago

        not a bd shout

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

      Nobody

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

      Batshuayi

      1. Colonel Shoe 肝池
        • 14 Years
        9 years, 4 months ago

        is he nailed even in costas absence tho

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

      Lukaku

    5. n-doggg
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      Save

    6. The Bandit
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      I'd just bench him unless you only got him recently but if you don't want Ibra or already have him I'd bench him anyway

      1. Colonel Shoe 肝池
        • 14 Years
        9 years, 4 months ago

        bench aint great tho WR

        i know deroon got 10 this week, but doubt hell repeat that feat if i play him

        just feel like a 1 week punt....... whm....lei.....i havent a clue

        1. The Bandit
          • 15 Years
          9 years, 4 months ago

          Carroll then 🙂

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

          I wouldn't move, but if you're going to, and you sound like you are then - Costa - Ibra - Costa for FT's. That way you dodge the price drop and pick up cash itb. Hopefully also a few points. Good luck!

    7. Colonel Shoe 肝池
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      cheers all
      mixed views

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

      Agree with WR on this one - hold.

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

    What is the feeling on phil Jones?

    Decent purchase or rotation risk?

    Looking at Pieters or Evans to Jones with an ft.

    Is it worth it?....or best to save?

    Heaton pickford
    Alonso cedric Evans Pieters amat
    Sanchez firmino Hazard zaha capoue
    Kane ibra llorente

    Thanks

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

      At his price, you can afford to bench when he doesn't play. Should play plenty, especially with Bailly away in January. He doesn't offer anything going forward, though.

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

        Cheers mate...

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

          Nee worries.

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

      I'd save FT. You will probably want Aguero or Costa fairly soon anyway.

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

        Cheers Roy....

        Kane to Costa next week...

        Guess I'll get Kun for the Burnley match....downgrading Hazard.....just a question if I accept doing that for a hit....or try and keep the spare ft up my sleeve....

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

      I got him united and Chelsea defenders seem the most consistent based on the last few game weeks ,goal threat isnt essiently IMO

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

    So man utd face 7 teams in bottom half of the table in next 8

    SUN MID whu LIV sto HUL lei WAT

    Anyone not getting Ibra ?

    Form ✔ (7 goals 1 assist in last 6)
    Fixtures ✔

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

      Nope, I got him. As usual, I'm late to the party and all the fit women have already gone home with someone.

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

      Seems the move everyone is making

      Mind you we were all saying the same about Kane a few weeks back

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

        Mhki might be appealing soon too....

  4. MattB
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    Is jay rodriguez worth bringing in? Or just a one game man and im point chasing?

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

      The latter.

    2. The Bandit
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      He'll be injured before he ever gets another haul like that. Sad but true

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

      He was FPL gold a while ago, before his long-term injury. Could be great as OOP

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

      Definitely worth monitoring

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

    Imagine falling 600,000 places in two weeks. Hahahaha. What clown would do that.......

    ...

    🙁

    1. The Bandit
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      Glad you can laugh about it, far too many on here take it far too seriously 🙂 Onwards and upwards!

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

        This

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

        Aye - first step, get myself some patience 😀

        I actually think the more rewarding side of the game is being patient with a player and then owning him for the 19ptr he eventually gets i.e. Eriksen.

    2. Business Cat
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      Gotta make it interesting, give the others a massive head start, so they have a sporting chance

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

        Lull them into thinking I don't know what I'm doing and then bang, Andre Gray triple captain!!

        1. Business Cat
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 11 Years
          9 years, 4 months ago

          YES!!!

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

    Thinking Alli -> Walcott/Lallana. What say you? Nothing itb

    Foster
    Alonso / Azpi / Toby / Amat
    Sanchez / Payet / Alli / Siggy
    Zlatan / Origi

    Jaku / de Roon / Pieters / Costa*

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

      Keeping payet ?

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

        Swansea next. Of course.

    2. Digital-Real
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      instead of that move, i'd do Payet > Antonio.
      Thank me later 😉

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

        Looking to get rid of Payet after next week, but staying away from WHM that's for sure. They are utter cr*p.

        1. Digital-Real
          • 9 Years
          9 years, 4 months ago

          They may be garbage, though Antonio is a points machine, involved and playing well. Payet is off form. Won't get his form back for a few weeks so don't waste time holding onto him.

  7. Dušan Citizen
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    Current GW rank - 1 733k. Am not gonna qualify for cup. 🙁

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

    Thinking Costa/ Kane to Ibra/ Kanu (-4) - look OK?

    Need a hit to get Ibra in anyway and I'm sick of owning Kane...

  9. MagnetBPS
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    Worth bringing Negredo?

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

      Just get whoever is playing Swansea.

      1. BROOKLYN GOONER
        • 14 Years
        9 years, 4 months ago

        Saw someone with Payet captained over Sanchez for next week. Was scratching my head until I realized.

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

      Rather Origi or Benteke

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

      Carroll is playing Swans : /

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

    Do you think Origi will rise tonight?

    1. makaveli123
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      Doubt it.

    2. BROOKLYN GOONER
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      +1. People have Costas and Kanes and expensive midfielders to get sorted first.

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

    What to do here? 1ft, 0.4 itb

    Heaton
    Alonso, Holebas, Amat
    Hazard, Mane, Eriksen, Walcott
    Ibra, Kane, Origi

    Pickford, Cedric, Fletcher, Evans

    A. Kane to Benteke/Lukaku
    B. Kane to Benteke + Eriksen to Sanchez -4
    C. Save

  12. lordkippe
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    Iheanacho and pieters > bellerin & pieters worth minus 8?

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

      Drinking?

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

        Went a little fast. Was wrong to go iheanacho. Not sure if i want to gamble on a start vs hull. Should be diomande not 2*pieters.

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

      Who is this mysterious second Pieters.

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

    Ok some long term planning needed here. Ibra great for next week but can I really afford him medium term

    Front 7 of
    Sanchez, haz, theo, firm
    Costa, Kane, Carroll

    Ibra+kun means getting rid of one heavy hitter.. probably hazard

    So ibra or haz medium term?

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

      Ibra over haz

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

    Current Team:
    Pickford/ Foster
    McAuley/ Alonso/ Holebas/ Cedric/ Love
    Hazard/ Sanchez/ Mané/ Siggy/ Capoue
    Costa/ Nacho/ Defoe

    2 FT 0.3 ITB

    What should I do?

    Hazard/ Mané/ Nacho --> Lallana/ Walcott/ Ibra (-4 pts) ???

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

      I'd still give Eden one more try. He has an easy home game and without Costa taking the goals so could offload big points

  15. squits
    • 16 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    Kane => Carroll
    Siggy=> Sanchez worth a 4point hit?

    Carroll has Swans next and I have lived without Sanchez for long enough

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

      Yes, need sanchez with those fixtures

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

        Yeah, I would also have the funds to bring in Kun later on if I wanted with this transfer. So seems like a no-brainer

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

    Foster Pickford
    Walker Holebas Alonso Cedric Kingsley
    Sanchez Hazard Mane Sigurdsson Fletcher
    Benteke Kane Origi

    2FT 0.4 ITB

    No-brainer to replace Kane with Ibra right? Use the second transfer to get rid of Kingsley? In that case for who?
    Help appreciated!

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

      Kingsley to Barragan or Ake maybe? Barragan has better fixtures though

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

        Cannot really afford anyone but Amat I see now. Anything worth taking a hit for? Mane-> Lallana and then Kingsley-> Barragan/Friend maybe?

    2. BROOKLYN GOONER
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      Or even just bank the second FT.

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

        True. Maybe get Walcott in? Those Arsenal fixtures look juicy. Also, the fixtures aren't that tight as they used to be, hence less resting of players.

  17. Jazz!
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    Into Round 6 of the FFS Cup 😎

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

      Found one of the 31 others:)

      1. Jazz!
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 4 months ago

        Nice one! 🙂

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

          Good run while it's lasted. Still a matter of time.

      2. Colonel Shoe 肝池
        • 14 Years
        9 years, 4 months ago

        whats the safe score this week TM

        1. Colonel Shoe 肝池
          • 14 Years
          9 years, 4 months ago

          *so far

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

          32 right now.

          1. Colonel Shoe 肝池
            • 14 Years
            9 years, 4 months ago

            cheers TM

  18. ViperStripes
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 16 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    If Firmino is rested I get Allen's 7 points off the bench.

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

      if brittney spears comes to Leeds ill ask her out

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

        Come on, you can do better than her!

  19. Morgs
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    Is it possible to find out the average score of the top 10k?

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

        Thanks!

  20. Colonel Shoe 肝池
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    might have a cheeky carrol punt....swans leaky

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

      hull was the time for that punt and it failed

      1. Colonel Shoe 肝池
        • 14 Years
        9 years, 4 months ago

        sooo what your saying is its so crazy it might work ;;)

        1. The Bandit
          • 15 Years
          9 years, 4 months ago

          If you can't punt on Carroll at Christmas when can you? 😉

          1. Colonel Shoe 肝池
            • 14 Years
            9 years, 4 months ago

            a carroll is literally for xmas.....and then neglected thereafter

            im warming to the idea wr............dangerous

        2. Business Cat
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 11 Years
          9 years, 4 months ago

          Everyone in FPL should practice the philosophy of "Of course...but Maybe!"

          https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=0O5h4enjrHw

          1. Colonel Shoe 肝池
            • 14 Years
            9 years, 4 months ago

            love Louis ck

            1. Business Cat
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 11 Years
              9 years, 4 months ago

              Of course Kane's a great goalscorer. Of course he'll fill his boots at home to Hull and Burnley. Of course. Of course.

              ...but maybe...

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

      Just did Kane => Carroll!

      Frees up some funds for the midfield and can you imagine how it would feel if Big Andy C went goal crazy and you owned him : )

      Chance he will just be a donkey but why not have some fun on boxing day!

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

      Well home against Burnley and Hull were equally, if not better fixtures, we all know how that turned out

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

    I have 2FT and 0.3m itb.

    Foster
    Alonso,Lovren,Pieters
    Sanchez,Hazard,Erikson,Siggy
    Kane,Ibrahimovic,Origi

    Jakopovic,DeRoon,Chambers,Amat

    Dump Kane or keep for one week then swap to Costa? Or
    1.pieters,Kane > Azpi,Lukaku
    2. Spend 1 FT where?

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

      I'd do Pieters to Jones

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

        Looks kind of obvious that one. Thanks.
        What about a keeper change? Foster has Arsenal away

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

      Pieters to Jones. Save the other FT

  22. KJT123
    • 15 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    Eriksen + Kane > Walcott + Ibra -4

    ?

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

      Yes.

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

      Only Kane

  23. MagnetBPS
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    Kane+Defoe-> Ibra+Carroll

    Good moves?

  24. Legomane
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    Anything needing doing here?

    Heaton (MID)
    Valencia (SUN) Alonso (BOU) Smith (che)
    Sigurdsson (WHU) Mane (STK) Sanchez (v) (WBA) Eriksen (sou)
    Origi (STK) Kane (sou) Ibrahimovic (c) (SUN)

    Pickford (mun) de Roon (bur) Collins (swa) Pieters (liv)

    Eriksen>Walcott feels a little, well, essential...

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

      Would keep Eriksen, could have scored again today

      Kane on the other hand.... But with Aguero and Costa suspended, you'll have to hang on to him another week.

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

        Yep costa suspension really screwed up the plan (Kane,Collins>ibrahimovic,Amat), then again just got to adapt.

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

      Go for it. Follow your guts

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

        Well it worked with eriksen over the past 4 weeks.. (not so much Kane!) just feel like aresenal double or triple is essential with those next 6 fixtures and Walcott is incredible value under 8m. Mane will have to go soon, possibly to Lallana to fund Kane> kun...unless I just get costa straight back in.

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

    Thoughts on negredo lads.
    Need to rid myself of nacho.

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

      I'd say that's a good move, will probably get him myself

  26. The Bandit
    • 15 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    Not going to qualify for the FPL Cup 🙁

    Ah well, saves being knocked out next week by a dead team 😀

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

      Massive lottery anyway.

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

      Yes, nothing better than being knocked out by John's XI, who hasn't made a transfer since GW3.

  27. Dirty Harry
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    Ozil or Walcott going forward from next week?

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

      Wally

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

      Walcott, better form

    3. Dirty Harry
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      Thanks lads. Frees up some funds also

  28. Yordan Letchkov
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    Did Karius / Cedric / Firmino to Pickford / Alonso / Alli. Good move so far...

    1. RoysCallerAnne
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      Yes indeed. Nice when hits work out. Firmino might sting you but looks like a successful hit.

      1. Colonel Shoe 肝池
        • 14 Years
        9 years, 4 months ago

        firm is gonna sting cos i lost patience eventually

        a pool win would sweeten the medicine tho

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

    A. Eriksen and Kane to walcott and ibra for -4 (bench costa play diamonde)
    B. Eriksen and Costa to walcott and ibra -4 (got costa for 10.6, selling for 10.8 so there is a good chance i could buy back at his selling value today)
    C. Just Eriksen to walcott
    D. Save

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

    An Origi blank and I'm not even in the cup, that's how horrible it's going for me lately.