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26 December 2016 3348 comments
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Gameweek 18 continues in some style, with half a dozen three o’clock kick-offs boasting a strong cast of leading Fantasy assets.

All the top captaincy options are in action, with Zlatan Ibrahimovic carrying huge expectations into Manchester United’s Old Trafford meeting with Sunderland – he is the top choice for skipper, backed by 25% of Fantasy Premier League managers.

Equally, Arsenal pair Alexis Sanchez and Theo Walcott promise attacking returns of their own at the Emirates, though the latter misses out – he is suffering a calf complaint which allows Olivier Giroud to earn a recall up front. Sanchez is backed by 14.6% for the captaincy but finds himself deployed on the right flank today.

Stamford Bridge will also be a major focus.

Without the suspended Diego Costa against visitors Bournemouth, manager Antonio Conte deploys Eden Hazard as his central attacker, with Michy Batshuayi kept on the bench. Hazard has returned six of his eight goals at home but has recorded just a single strike in his last five Gameweek starts.

Elsewhere, Swansea City’s meeting with West Ham in South Wales also promises goals and returns, with Gylfi Sigurdsson the star turn on show.

Burnley’s meeting with Middlesbrough is, on paper at least, likely to be a far more dour affair, while Everton’s visit to Leicester City pairs two unpredictable sides.

Romelu Lukaku is by far the most popular asset on show as he seeks to exploit a Foxes defence without the suspended Robert Huth and Christian Fuchs. However, the Belgian has scored in just one of his last seven Gameweeks.

Mark Mark created the beast. He's now looking to tame it.

  1. Flynny
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 2 months ago

    Anyone looking at

    Ibra and Hazard to mhki and Kun for gw20???

    1. Rains of Castamere
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      Love Mhki but feel he'll get rotated a bit, and subbed early occasionally.

    2. The Nuttmxn
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      Nope, probably sell Kane for Aguero atm.

    3. dunas_dog
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      Not at all for me. Keeping Hazard and Ibra.

    4. Danstoke82
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      Hazard is a keeper for me and I'm gonna find it tough to drop Ibra.

      I'm struggling to decide on Kun's return on who to have.

    5. J โš’ Gimme ur Mané
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      That's just nuts in my eyes.....

  2. Hands Guber
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 2 months ago

    Did I REALLY just see people call Siggurdsson useless?!

    Such outrageous hottakes on here from people at times.

    1. michudagawd
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      Are you surprised though? I'm not. People have no patience when it comes to FPL.

    2. The Nuttmxn
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      I honestly think he needs a move in January, he's creating so much, just no one to put them away

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

    Its Man Citeh V Dull and there's very little Citeh coverage, mad season.

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

    The game is being updated. For anyone who didn't get in the right captain. That might change now. ๐Ÿ˜Ž

    1. ZeBestee
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      very frustrating. Sanchez captain here. vc Ibra

      1. diesel001
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 2 months ago

        Same. Red arrow again!

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

        Same here but nobody to blame but ourselves. At least we had ibra. Grateful of the 15 points from him. Wish it was sanchez though. Third captain fail in 3 weeks. Two by Kane and one by sanchez. Better luck later this week.

  5. Rains of Castamere
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 2 months ago

    Anewpla down for me.

    Foster points?

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

      4.

      1. Rains of Castamere
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 2 months ago

        Ta

  6. DeadStarComing
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 2 months ago

    As good as fpl is it's a shame the site can't be viewed straight after the games.

  7. Epic Fail
    • 15 Years
    9 years, 2 months ago

    FPL has been cancelled.

    1. Camp No No
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      That just saved my season.

      1. fedolefan
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 2 months ago

        Is this confirmed? I have a rope and stool ready otherwise.

        1. fedolefan
          • 11 Years
          9 years, 2 months ago

          Epic Fail Reply Fail.

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

    The game is being updated? ๐Ÿ˜ฏ

    1. MTPockets
        9 years, 2 months ago

        Hopefully reset all captains...

      • Neeskens Under Matip
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        9 years, 2 months ago

        Or, our website has fallen over.

        They must know how much traffic to expect, it's pretty easy stuff lads, I know it's free, but really...

    2. michudagawd
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      All those with Ibrahimovic captain have crashed the FPL website.

    3. fedolefan
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      Bloody Valencia. Think that insane flurry at the end has knocked the stuffing out of me.

    4. A.T
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      No doubt Amat will get a recall again now. Not that he'll do us any good either way. They are so doomed.

      1. Slam
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 2 months ago

        Yep, has a nice fixture this week as well I believe?
        Nailed on for a -1

      2. how now brown cow
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 2 months ago

        A zero is a zero whether it comes from a starter or a no-show.

        1. A.T
          • 15 Years
          9 years, 2 months ago

          Samuel L Jackson?

    5. Venom Snake
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      Siggy to prove his worth when Swansea host Bournemouth.

    6. Baines on Toast...
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      I hate Ibra. Had Lukaku instead, who still got 8, but I've already done Luk > Ibra before I can't afford it any more, even though Lukaku is now going to murder Hull. Going to have to put money on that to sweeten the pill.

    7. Jonny Sutt
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      Last I checked, no assist for Hazard

      1. Jonny Sutt
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 2 months ago

        ?

      2. Hybrid.power
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 15 Years
        9 years, 2 months ago

        He was tackled for the penalty

        1. Krionos
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 15 Years
          9 years, 2 months ago

          He thinks hazard will get the assist and the goal...

    8. Del Monte
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      Fuchs to Coleman or Kane to Costa?

    9. Kaneyonero
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      Second Bingo

    10. Forza
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      "The game is being updated.

      The game is currently being updated.

      Please try again later when the updated scores / teams will be available."

      Let's storm FPL Towers.
      http://vignette3.wikia.nocookie.net/simpsons/images/a/ab/Simpsons_angry_mob.png/revision/latest?cb=20070619165229

      1. Slam
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 2 months ago

        No rage transfers for you ๐Ÿ˜‰

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

        Can you imagine if they lost all the data so far ๐Ÿ˜€

        1. Camp No No
          • 12 Years
          9 years, 2 months ago

          Would love it! ๐Ÿ˜€

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

            Yeah and declare the season a 4.3 million tie.

    11. Rains of Castamere
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      Benteke just became essential for GW20 (SWA)

      1. Baines on Toast...
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 15 Years
        9 years, 2 months ago

        he already was.

      2. Sif
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 2 months ago

        More like Fabianski If he's still on pens.

    12. Niemi
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      70p with Clyne and Origi to go if projected bonus points are correct.

      1. justmatt
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 2 months ago

        69 with Kane, Walker and Lallana for me

        1. Niemi
          • 11 Years
          9 years, 2 months ago

          Wow, that's great.

      2. justmatt
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 2 months ago

        Well btw, good score!

        1. justmatt
          • 10 Years
          9 years, 2 months ago

          Well done*

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

        And with 70p you can afford any Swansea defender.

      4. George James
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 2 months ago

        Wow. Well done mate

      5. VFORVANDETA
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 2 months ago

        56 with kane walker lallana origi to go.

    13. Cpt Crunch Scott talent
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      Azpi
      Alonso
      Bellerin
      Özil
      Pogba
      ZLATAN C

      -8 paid off

      1. Venom Snake
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 2 months ago

        Wow well done

    14. Somalion
      • 16 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      Still can't get over how much of a massive flop Ibra is. Sheesh, clearly too old for the PL.

      1. Camp No No
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 2 months ago

        He only succeeds in garbage leagues.

        Which PL apparently is.

      2. Kane-harry Island
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 2 months ago

        Enjoy while it last mate โ˜บ

      3. Butcher
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 2 months ago

        Haters will always be haters

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

      Mikhi, get over here!

    16. George James
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      Funny game week so far. Went from being the most dull to the most exciting last 20 mins of my season. ๐Ÿ™‚

      1. Rains of Castamere
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 2 months ago

        Borini owner?

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

      Had Ibra as (C) an won £300 on my 6 fold acca Boxing Day is boss ๐Ÿ™‚

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

      Bob Bradley. What. A. Joke.

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

        Surely they'll have to sack him before the transfer window

      2. Camp No No
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 2 months ago

        Wonder if it's really that much his fault. Have heard the club is rotten for some 2 years now, and the way they've been working it also really looks like that.

        1. Somalion
          • 16 Years
          9 years, 2 months ago

          Absolutely rotten, I'd wager ever since Laudrup left.

          Still, Bob isn't impressing me at all.

      3. A.T
        • 15 Years
        9 years, 2 months ago

        He talks a good game. It's the American accent. All sort of buisnessey and stuff.

    19. thegaffer82
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      Costa won't fall in price again will he?

      1. Camp No No
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 2 months ago

        He will. And Zlatan will rise again.

    20. VFORVANDETA
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      fpl broken.

    21. Ógie
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      Come on fpl get the site up so i can check my score and go to the pub celebrating for the evening

    22. Baines on Toast...
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      Tom Heaton though. What a hero.

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

        Hate him ๐Ÿ˜ก

        1. Jamin
          • 15 Years
          9 years, 2 months ago

          Do the hate the player, hate the game ๐Ÿ˜‰

          1. Jamin
            • 15 Years
            9 years, 2 months ago

            * dont

          2. Camp No No
            • 12 Years
            9 years, 2 months ago

            Agreed, hate both.

      2. โ˜…Kunthemanโ˜…
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 2 months ago

        Absolute legend

      3. Sif
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 2 months ago

        Burnley legend. Heaton > Hart

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

        Defence rescuing my gameweek for the 2nd week running

        Should just play 5-3-2... ๐Ÿ™‚

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

      Time to buy Borini a beer ๐Ÿ™‚