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27 December 2016 4638 comments
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Gameweek 18 rolls on this evening as Liverpool welcome Stoke to Anfield in a 5.15pm kick-off.

Owned by over 21% of Fantasy Premier League managers, Sadio Mane’s home form suggests he’s the man most likely to wreak havoc against the Potters – the Senegal international has scored or assisted in six of seven Anfield appearances since arriving from Southampton over the summer.

Divock Origi, with goals in all but one of the last five Gameweeks, retains his starting berth, with Jurgen Klopp set to unleash Daniel Sturridge from the bench once again.

Roberto Firmino also keeps his place as he attempts to end a run of six straight blanks.

For the Potters, Joe Allen is the form player – he’s bagged a goal and assist in the last three Gameweeks as he prepares to face his former club for the first time since moving to the bet365.

Between the posts, Lee Grant has produced at least one save point in each of the last four and should be kept busy again as the hosts look for the win that would see them leapfrog Man City into second.

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  1. Total Foot 5
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    best move w ft? thnx

    1 firmino > eriksen
    2 firmino > lallana
    3 -4 capoue + llorente > lallana/antonio + anichebe
    4 -4 firmino + Capoue > lallana + Zaha/Phillips/Allen

    1. Ha.
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      4

    2. Stokelona
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      None of them, keep firmino

    3. Junior ⚽
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      4

    4. Carlton P
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      4 phillips

    5. Total Foot 5
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      thnx. 4 w/ whom?

    6. MTPockets
        9 years, 1 month ago

        If no plans for the £ just keep.

    7. PvA
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Brad Bobley

      Bye you be***nd

      1. Count of Monte Hristo
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        Soccer coach!

      2. Dirty Harry
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        The writing was on the wall for weeks now... worse than a Sunday league coach but hey I'm the one sitting on the couch watching.

        Guess he is now also lol

    8. Grand Thibauto
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Costa rested and Stoke will be playing again after 3 days. Chelsea will get an added day of break. Costa looks a better pick than Ibra against Middlesbrough who doesn't concede much against the big teams.

    9. Ógie
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      So who gets the Swansea job? Giggs Brendon Rodgers Pardew are surely in the running

      1. Count of Monte Hristo
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        Chris Coleman?

      2. JIM BOB
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        Roy?

        1. Ógie
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 13 Years
          9 years, 1 month ago

          Roy Keane maybe

      3. diesel001
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        Gary Rowett - got a crap team with no money to overperform in the Championship.

        1. Count of Monte Hristo
          • 12 Years
          9 years, 1 month ago

          And get sacked for Zola.

          Smh

          1. diesel001
            • 9 Years
            9 years, 1 month ago

            Zola is well connected. He gets jobs he doesn't deserve IMO (e.g. West Ham, Watford, Birmingham) just because he knows people.

        2. The Bandit
          • 15 Years
          9 years, 1 month ago

          Good shout, foreign owners like a 'name' so doubt it will happen. Pity

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

        Gary neville ?

      5. thunder_mike
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        I hate him, but Pardew until the end of season would be good for them.

      6. AA33
          9 years, 1 month ago

          Sir Alex? 😉

      7. Dirty Harry
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        After Origi's last two performances and also being subbed off I'm dropping him.

        Though who to replace with?

        1. Negredo
        2. Rondon

        Looking at these two due to very favourable fixtures from GW20 and also I cant afford to upgrade so only have 6.9 to spend.

        1. Ha.
          • 10 Years
          9 years, 1 month ago

          2

        2. Carlton P
          • 10 Years
          9 years, 1 month ago

          Big sol easily

        3. Big Red Dog
          • 14 Years
          9 years, 1 month ago

          Neither

          1. Dirty Harry
            • 10 Years
            9 years, 1 month ago

            No other recommendations then?

      8. Crazy Joe
        • 14 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        Looks like Bob Bradley has a road trip to the JC coming up.

        1. diesel001
          • 9 Years
          9 years, 1 month ago

          Siggy and Llorente going to fire now against Bournemouth!

          Gary Rowett would be a good choice for them IMO.

      9. jamie1972
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        Torn...

        a) Kane & Pogba for Chadli & Aguero
        b) Kane & Hazard for Costa & KDB

        a or b?

        (Have Ibra/Sanchez/Alonso/Eriksen elsewhere)

        1. Ha.
          • 10 Years
          9 years, 1 month ago

          Neither?

      10. Ten Season Wonder
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        Would you sell Rose for David Luiz?

        1. Ha.
          • 10 Years
          9 years, 1 month ago

          No

        2. Junior ⚽
          • 10 Years
          9 years, 1 month ago

          I'd hold this week unless you think he'll be rotated.

          1. Ten Season Wonder
            • 11 Years
            9 years, 1 month ago

            that and Luiz price rising tonight

        3. Make United Great Again
          • 13 Years
          9 years, 1 month ago

          Yes

      11. Postman Ty
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        So the real question now: Aguero or Costa ?!?

        Tentatively looking to bring in Lukaku as a 3rd with Ibra nailed first choice. Dos that mean I should save money on Costa for a mid-priced midfielder, or just commit to Aguero (with the potential to downgrade) and grab a cheap midfielder for now like Phillips.

        1. Stokelona
          • 9 Years
          9 years, 1 month ago

          I'm committing to Aguero before burnley and then going to get Lukaku as 3rd striker when his fixture improve in 4 or 5 games.

        2. The Overthinker
          • 9 Years
          9 years, 1 month ago

          Aguero if you have hazard

          1. Postman Ty
            • 11 Years
            9 years, 1 month ago

            Hazard's the mid I'm looking to ditch actually. I'm not 100% convinced Chelsea will be scoring 3+ goals a game from here out, but if they do it again next week I might consider Costa more. Aguero is just more explosive and on pens. I really don't fancy Hazard in those tricky away games.

      12. diesel001
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        Bradley gone - Siggy and Llorente to fire against Bournemouth.

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

          *amat

      13. Burger
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        Thoughts on this teak this week:

        Grant
        Alonso, Jones, Nyom
        Lallana, Walcott, Sanchez, Eriksen, Siggy
        Costa, Ibra

        Subs: Origi, Pieters, Amat

        ?

      14. gigilomba1994
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        Football fan dissertation survey, takes 3 mins only, any help is much appreciated! https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfMpXlLLInC2X1VoNHSEMwhuYUgtFg4efyys0-ChftZ0s1EDA/viewform?c=0&w=1

        1. Grand Thibauto
          • 11 Years
          9 years, 1 month ago

          I liked your last 3 posts

      15. sergioaguero67
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        Correct me if i am wrong.
        Have Siggy's returns reduced since he has been shifted to his original CAM position?
        He was definitely on fire as a false 9.
        Is this a good time to bring him in?
        In place of Zaha?

      16. JIM BOB
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        Best Pickford replacement chaps?

        A) Hennessey (4.3m)
        B) Mannone (4.4m)
        C) Randolph (4.4m)

        1. diesel001
          • 9 Years
          9 years, 1 month ago

          Hennessey if you believe in the Sam Allardyce effect.

        2. Del Griffiths
          • 12 Years
          9 years, 1 month ago

          I picked Randolph fairly randomly a few weeks ago and he's been the highlight of my crappy season.

        3. Stokelona
          • 9 Years
          9 years, 1 month ago

          Those are the main 3 for that price. And jack butland should be out for another couple of months at least so lee grant is another option at 4.3m

      17. Polaris - The Mortal Coil
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        Pickford 🙁

        Timo Horn, Butland, Pickford. What is it with these talented young keepers getting fairly hefty injuries at the moment.

        1. JIM BOB
          • 9 Years
          9 years, 1 month ago

          🙁

        2. tm245
          • 14 Years
          9 years, 1 month ago

          Latter two in training, right? The physical demands of the position must be changing.

      18. ARKHAM
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        Why is Diego Costa's value locked until the 3rd of Jan?

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

          To stop his price rocketing.

        2. Jimmers
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 15 Years
          9 years, 1 month ago

          Once the red flag is removed, a player's value is protected for a week

        3. ARKHAM
          • 9 Years
          9 years, 1 month ago

          Ah okay, cheers.

        4. Fred54
          • 11 Years
          9 years, 1 month ago

          Such a weird system though.

          Let's say it unlocks and he's sitting on a wealth of transfers in, they could just ignore all those and then any transfer on the second night would be genuinely counted.

          Or if they follow usual procedure, just count as many transfers IN as they like on the first night of unlocking and give him a 0.1 rise.

          Don't understand the need to lock players. Free market should dictate things. If a player is injured/suspended, of course everyone is gonna jump ship. Soon as he becomes available for games then treat him like any other active player.

          1. ARKHAM
            • 9 Years
            9 years, 1 month ago

            It is strange, people bringing him for one game before a succession of dodgy fixtures and they won't even reap the benefit. Buying him in now you're more likely to lose value overall.

            I think I'll hold onto Kane this weekend - he might have a couple of worldies this week.

      19. tm245
        • 14 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        I'm about to take a hit for a goalkeeper a week before I wild card. Heaton, you better be worth it.

        1. MTPockets
            9 years, 1 month ago

            Really?

            1. tm245
              • 14 Years
              9 years, 1 month ago

              I have no money and Pickford at 4.1m -- Heaton has to be the way forward.

              1. MTPockets
                  9 years, 1 month ago

                  No playing gk? (as Pickford's on about +95% atm)

            2. Rolls-Royce
              • 12 Years
              9 years, 1 month ago

              you not saving WC for Dgws?

              1. tm245
                • 14 Years
                9 years, 1 month ago

                Nope, just hits for those.

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

                  Rank?

                  1. tm245
                    • 14 Years
                    9 years, 1 month ago

                    ? No idea where I will end up, but i think catching Aguero early is worth it.

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

                      Nevermind, I thought, some people might WC if they have lower ranks, but you have a decent rank. Hopefully it works out for you.

                      Anyways, i'm taking hit(s) to get Kun in.

          • 8ball
            • 11 Years
            9 years, 1 month ago

            Zaha to AFCON confirmed?

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

              England trying to talk him out of it.

          • SKENG
            • 9 Years
            9 years, 1 month ago

            70 with Kane, Alli and Eriksen to play, finally a good week

            1. Count of Monte Hristo
              • 12 Years
              9 years, 1 month ago

              Spurs fan?

              Great score

              1. SKENG
                • 9 Years
                9 years, 1 month ago

                Nah, just had those 3 for their run since Swansea at home

            2. BLANKET DEFENCE
              • 10 Years
              9 years, 1 month ago

              77 with Toby and Kane

            3. Make United Great Again
              • 13 Years
              9 years, 1 month ago

              Nice one. 69 with Eriksen & Cedric for me 🙂

            4. JJJ
              • 10 Years
              9 years, 1 month ago

              73 with Walker and Kane

          • The Overthinker
            • 9 Years
            9 years, 1 month ago

            Amat (C) anyone?

            1. Count of Monte Hristo
              • 12 Years
              9 years, 1 month ago

              Already confirmed

            2. HurriKane
              • 13 Years
              9 years, 1 month ago

              no brainer 😀

            3. Rolls-Royce
              • 12 Years
              9 years, 1 month ago

              Surely has to be up there in the polls at least.

          • Karan_G14
            • 9 Years
            9 years, 1 month ago

            Do we think Cedric will start against WBA on Saturday if he plays tomorrow against Spurs? 2 days rest only.

            Appreciate your thoughts!

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

              no

            2. HurriKane
              • 13 Years
              9 years, 1 month ago

              nah martina is expected to start

            3. Pino
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 10 Years
              9 years, 1 month ago

              Cedric is much better and will start. What is "expected" is subjective.

          • Ronnies
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 10 Years
            9 years, 1 month ago

            what to do with Origi ?

            a) keep

            b) sell for rondon

            c) sell for carroll

            Tnks

            1. JÆKS ⭐
              • 11 Years
              9 years, 1 month ago

              Don't like having Rondon or Carroll either so I'm keeping

              1. Dirty Harry
                • 10 Years
                9 years, 1 month ago

                Who would you replace him with if you couldn't upgrade him?

            2. HurriKane
              • 13 Years
              9 years, 1 month ago

              B

            3. Pino
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 10 Years
              9 years, 1 month ago

              Keeping Origi at lest 1 more game.

              1. Dirty Harry
                • 10 Years
                9 years, 1 month ago

                Against City as well?

          • ANON.
            • 12 Years
            9 years, 1 month ago

            1ft, 0.4 in the bank

            Heaton, Pickford
            Alonso, Cedric, Holebas, Evans, Amat
            Sanchez, Hazard, Mane, Walcott, Fletcher
            Ibra, Benteke, Origi

            A. Mane + Origi to Phillips + Costa -4
            B. Origi to Rondon
            C. Save

            1. HurriKane
              • 13 Years
              9 years, 1 month ago

              B

            2. Konstaapeli
              • 9 Years
              9 years, 1 month ago

              A looks good.

          • HurriKane
            • 13 Years
            9 years, 1 month ago

            Would you do it for next gw ?

            Siggy (BOU) --> Lallana (MCI)

            Planned to do it until swansea fixtures turns but getting impatient

            1. ANON.
              • 12 Years
              9 years, 1 month ago

              Yes for free

            2. MTPockets
                9 years, 1 month ago

                no

              • Cpt Crunch Scott talent
                • 12 Years
                9 years, 1 month ago

                No

              • Konstaapeli
                • 9 Years
                9 years, 1 month ago

                Might do the same but giving siggy two more weeks.

              • Pino
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                • 10 Years
                9 years, 1 month ago

                I'm keeping Siggy for 2 more games.

            3. Deulofail
              • 10 Years
              9 years, 1 month ago

              Gonna get kicked out the cup by a dead team with Vardy (C), Ibra (VC). Those extra Ibra points give him 53 compared to my Costa (C) giving me 49. Still to play:

              He has: Walker + Alli + Hojbjerg + 4
              I have: Cedric + Bertrand

              Role on Southampton CS, Southampton goals. It could happen!

              1. sminkypinky
                • 14 Years
                9 years, 1 month ago

                Me too.
                Dead opponent 73 with Walker and Son left!! 😆

              2. Dirty Harry
                • 10 Years
                9 years, 1 month ago

                Atleast you qualified for the cup >.>

            4. Henning
              • 11 Years
              9 years, 1 month ago

              Hi all.
              Lallans in for sigurdsson yes or No?

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

                not this week

                1. HurriKane
                  • 13 Years
                  9 years, 1 month ago

                  why not ? swansea in turnoil while lallana and liverpool are scoring for fun

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

                    B'mouth are conceding for fun.

                2. Deulofail
                  • 10 Years
                  9 years, 1 month ago

                  Second

              2. the Penman
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                • 14 Years
                9 years, 1 month ago

                Yes.

              3. HurriKane
                • 13 Years
                9 years, 1 month ago

                same dilemma. might do the move

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

                i'd probably wait a week.

            5. the Penman
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 14 Years
              9 years, 1 month ago

              4 goals, only 1 assist. It's the Liverpool way, it seems.

            6. Shirokov(c)
              • 9 Years
              9 years, 1 month ago

              When is Mane's last game before he leaves?

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

                Probably this week?

            7. Az
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • Has Moderation Rights
              • 16 Years
              9 years, 1 month ago

              I now own the lovely Lallana again 🙂

              Going up in price tonight!

              1. Crystal
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                • 12 Years
                9 years, 1 month ago

                Good move, just before City

                1. Az
                  • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                  • Has Moderation Rights
                  • 16 Years
                  9 years, 1 month ago

                  not sure if you're being serious, but if you're not... City are hardly a fortress atm!

            8. fedolefan
              • 11 Years
              9 years, 1 month ago

              Lukewarm returns in a game I had such high expectations from. Now need Kane, Alli and Walker to put on a masterclass tomorrow.