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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. Moyesinho
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 6 months ago

    How much will Pickford fall in price if he is out for a while? I really dont want to waste a FT on him, since I always just play Heaton anyway. But I also dont want to lose like 0.3 if he goes all the way down to 3.9 like Jaku.

    1. MTPockets
      9 years, 6 months ago

      He's on +97% and deadline 3 days away.

      1. Moyesinho
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 6 months ago

        Not talking about it happening right away, I just mean in general. I mean if I keep him on the bench injured for weeks. Is he likely to fall a lot?

        1. MTPockets
          9 years, 6 months ago

          I'd assume so if he's out for ages, but little specific news atm.

    2. Rhinos
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      He'll be 2.7 by Tuesday week

  2. Razer
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 6 months ago

    As a Swansea fan, and an American, I say good riddance. And, although it might appear embarrassing, I would rehire Guidolin. He got hosed. Won't happen, but anything is a step forward at this point.

    1. Polaris - The Mortal Coil
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      How's Tyler Reid getting on at Swansea?

      1. Razer
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 6 months ago

        He can't do worse than Rangel.

  3. Differentiator
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 6 months ago

    Who wins...

    8 pts or Alli and (C) Kane

    1. rjcv177
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      Alli + Kane (even without C factor)

    2. BB-8
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      I have Alli so hopefully B

    3. Poor man's Igor Biscan
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      Ali and Kane (c) methinks

    4. Jazz!
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      Latter.

    5. Phil Dagger ⭐
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      alli and © kane

  4. HuttonDressedasLahm
    • 16 Years
    9 years, 6 months ago

    Grant Pickford combo on th ropes!!

    Ps where did Milners Bap go?

  5. S.Kuqi
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 6 months ago

    My team - list view. Can't see my purchase prices 😕

    1. Epic Fail
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      Have you gone on to the FPL site?

      1. S.Kuqi
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 6 months ago

        You mean frontpage of premierleague.com or sign up page of fpl?

    2. Team Cruel
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      You must have loaned them.

    3. Oven Glover
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      Transfer list view

    4. Rhinos
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      You wanna get of red tube

    5. Hakuho FPL
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      try transfers instead

    6. Fred54
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      Try Alt + F4 if on PC/Laptop.

      1. Forza
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 6 months ago

        This. Ctrl + W works too.

    7. Get up ya bum
      • 16 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      Are you connected to the internet?

    8. S.Kuqi
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      lol. it was so obvious. I'm too tired. Thanks all 🙂

  6. Team Cruel
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 6 months ago

    What is this Pickford talk?

    1. TorresMagic™
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 17 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      Scout tweets

      1. Team Cruel
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 6 months ago

        Oh right. You can thank me for it, I transferred him in yesterday evening.

    2. Fred54
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      Well Mabel told me that he was spotted in the laundrette flirting with a young blonde woman.

  7. Klopp For The Kopps 😆
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 6 months ago

    As an Origi owner, I wouldn't Mind a Sturridge start vs City as it will ensure Origi's Start against Sunderland

    1. Rhinos
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      No it wouldnt

    2. Team Cruel
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      Dstudge is too lazy to start vs a team like City.

    3. Gazj11
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      I think Origi will start against City. I'd imagine that's why he was replaced.

    4. bojack
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      Don't see Sturridge starting but that might be the perfect cover for Klopp to surprise Pep.

      Pep normally phones me on a Friday you see.

  8. FPL Virgin
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 6 months ago

    Firmino or Lallana?

    Should I just go for the cheaper player?

    1. TorresMagic™
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 17 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      That's like asking Sanchez or Walcott.

      1. BB-8
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 6 months ago

        Does Walcott have more points than Sanchez?

        1. TorresMagic™
          • Has Moderation Rights
          • 17 Years
          9 years, 6 months ago

          He did for a while.

      2. FPL Virgin
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 6 months ago

        Which one is Sanchez and which one is Walcott?

        1. TorresMagic™
          • Has Moderation Rights
          • 17 Years
          9 years, 6 months ago

          Scoutcast question.

          1. FPL Virgin
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 9 Years
            9 years, 6 months ago

            Yeah. Still don't follow.

    2. Differentiator
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      Firm is consistently in the more threatening positions. Lallana just has a knack for arriving late and scoring some great finishes.

      Personally, Firmino if money is not a serious constraint

    3. Gazj11
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      Lallana

    4. Team Cruel
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      Go Milner if you want the cheaper player. Or Can.

      1. Klopp For The Kopps 😆
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 6 months ago

        😀

    5. Klopp For The Kopps 😆
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      Lallana

  9. Poor man's Igor Biscan
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 6 months ago

    What are thoughts on Chadli peeps as 3rd/4th mid.

    Looking to ditch Kane tonight with price drop to give:

    Sanchez Can Chadli Haz

    Kun Ibra Benteke

    Then I will ditch Haz and Can for Cout and someone else.

    Any other mids in the 5.5-7 category?

    1. FPL Virgin
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      Just been looking at Chadli's stats. Pretty poor recently, but I think he is an absolute bargain. I may get him in myself.

      1. Poor man's Igor Biscan
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 6 months ago

        Cheers.

        Yes they have Soton away but after fixtures ease. On pens and plays No 10 behind Rondon.

    2. rjcv177
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      Townsend would give u a double on Palace attack...oh Pardew got sacked?

  10. Christina.
    • 16 Years
    9 years, 6 months ago

    Everyone getting wet for Cabaye and Zaha.

    Yet 2 other CP milfs have better stats over last 4...

    1. Jazz!
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      If you're hinting at Andros Townsend ...

    2. Fred54
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      Doosra never made the stats that sexy.

    3. Team Cruel
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      Palace cheerleaders have some eye candy that's for sure.

    4. Deulofail
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      Stanislas is back too. Will he be a regular again?

      1. Christina.
        • 16 Years
        9 years, 6 months ago

        no

        1. Deulofail
          • 10 Years
          9 years, 6 months ago

          How come? I'm not a knowledgeable about Bournemouth, though I have spend many hours on it's beaches

  11. Pele Pels
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 6 months ago

    Please RMWCT

    Heaton Pickford
    Alonso Azpi Holebas Ake Evans
    Sanchez Walcott Lallana Coutinho sims
    Costa Ibra Bentekkers

    1. Moose™
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      Holebas card magnet imo. Replace with Jones?

  12. dhamphiir
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 6 months ago

    Bonus point added

    1. Jazz!
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      Couldn't tell.

  13. Moose™
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 6 months ago

    Who to ditch first?

    C. Cedric

    M. McAuley

    K. Keep

    1. Gazj11
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      M

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

      Keep.

    3. Karan_G14
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      C

  14. FPL AXE
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 6 months ago

    Is there going to be a scout cast this week?

    1. Zebrahimović
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      Said they'd do one in the next year after the fixture block ends.

      1. Zebrahimović
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 6 months ago

        *new year

      2. fedolefan
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 6 months ago

        Quality name. You need a Zebra head photoshopped on an Ibra body grav.

        1. Zebrahimović
          • 11 Years
          9 years, 6 months ago

          Ha thanks. He does kind of remind me of a match fit Zebra/Horse.

    2. Team Cruel
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      No. They're too lazy.

  15. Zebrahimović
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 6 months ago

    Siggy --> Lallana -4 (exact money trade) or keep him for the BOU game?

    1. BB-8
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      Keep

    2. Zareos
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      Keep

  16. PvA
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 6 months ago

    Klopp: "Firmino was the best man in training, he was outstanding so there was no chance to leave him out."

    1. Differentiator
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      Drink driving adrenaline rush kicked in

    2. Fred54
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      Daily Mail headline: Klopp hails Drink Drivers.

  17. PvA
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 6 months ago

    58 with a captain fail

    If I was good at picking a (c) I would be 532 points clear as #1

    1. fedolefan
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      Good thing you're not good at picking (c)'s then.

    2. SUAREZ_MESSI_COUTINHO
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      No.

    3. Zebrahimović
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      57 with A* Captain choice. Had to taje a -8 to sort out some problems. Kane better get sent off tomorrow.

  18. S.Kuqi
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 6 months ago

    I think Kane will do well against Watford but Costa looks best armband option to me.

    So Kane -> (C)osta?

    1. Differentiator
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      Go with your gut.

      That said, Costa isn't well known for big hauls so is it really worth a transfer?

    2. Fred54
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      So you've seen the Youtube video on how to do transfers then. 🙂

    3. Karan_G14
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      Would you do it for (-4)?

      1. S.Kuqi
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 6 months ago

        No

  19. Deulofail
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 6 months ago

    This day was always likely to come. Pickford injury with JAKUPOVIC as cover and 0.0 ITB was always a little risky. Now I have to decide whether to (1) take a hit and sacrifice a good player now, OR (2) wait a week, or (3) wait 2 weeks so I can get money from downgrading Mane (assuming he's here for 2 more GWs). What do you reckon? I need at least 0.2 more for a 4.3 keeper.

    Pick Jak
    Cedric - Bertrand - Ake - Friend - Amat
    Sanchez - Hazard - Mane - Walcott - Moses
    Ibra - Costa - Anichebe

    A) Moses ---> Philips/Stanislas
    B) Walcott ---> 7.5
    C) Mane ---> 9.0

    D) Wait 1GW and do A/B for free
    E) Wait 2GW and do C

    TLDR: Sacrifice who to upgrade Pickford?

    1. ryacoo
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      Mane to Firm/Lallana maybe, seeing as he'll be leaving for AFCON soon.

  20. Team Cruel
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 6 months ago

    Welcome back Firmino amigo. I'm sorry I ever doubted you.

  21. Zareos
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 6 months ago

    Which transfers to do this week? I have a 2-week plan for getting the Aguero, Zlatan and Costa trio.

    A. Firmino and Kane to Phillips and Zlatan (play Fletcher this week and avoids the Kane price drop); or
    B. Eriksen, Firmino and Iheanacho to Phillips, De Roon and Zlatan (-4 but means I have Kane v Watford before getting Aguero v Burnley).

    Thoughts?

    1. Ready Manager One
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      Prefer B. Does this mean u have no pool cover? Suppose u cant have it all...

      1. Zareos
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 6 months ago

        Temporarily, yes. I would be able to upgrade Siggy to Lallana in 1 move, or to Coutinho in 2.

        1. Ready Manager One
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 12 Years
          9 years, 6 months ago

          Sounds good!

  22. Parm
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 6 months ago

    RMT suggesting that this same player is the optimal captain for each of the next five weeks. Who is it?

    1. Epic Fail
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      Sanchez

    2. BB-8
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      Alexis

    3. sambyy
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      Sanchez...

    4. PvA
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      Snodgrass

    5. Fred54
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      Imbulu. (Rember him, from earlier?)

    6. JIM BOB
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      Surely Aguero GW20 though?

  23. TorresMagic™
    • Has Moderation Rights
    • 17 Years
    9 years, 6 months ago

    Costa essential vs Stoke?

    1. Fred54
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      Oh look who I found on my bench...

    2. Team Cruel
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      (C)osta

    3. Werkself
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      Costa essential, period.

    4. S.Kuqi
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      On form, at home, well rested.

      Yes.

    5. Klopp For The Kopps 😆
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      Essential vs Every Team

    6. Les Bleus
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      Probably, will need to get him for Kane but can't trigger the transfer before tomorrow.

  24. Team Cruel
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 6 months ago

    Didn't watch the game. Lallana knock or tactical sub?

    1. Fred54
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      Well reverse tactical as the game was wrapped up.

  25. Martial Law
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 6 months ago

    Origi to:

    A) Llorente
    B) Rondon

    Already have Negredo and Ibra

    1. Oven Glover
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      B

  26. FPL Virgin
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 6 months ago

    How much coverage does Pogba provide for Ibra's points?

    Pogba would be my Ibra compromise. Kinda like the idea of a £90m player in my team 🙂

    1. Epic Fail
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      Ibra coverage 😀

      1. Les Bleus
        • 14 Years
        9 years, 6 months ago

        This made me lol too 😀

        1. FPL Virgin
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 9 Years
          9 years, 6 months ago

          Coverage exists.

    2. Differentiator
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      Not enough. Pogba's short-range finishing leaves a lot to be desired.

    3. Klopp For The Kopps 😆
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      Rather have no Cover than have Pogba.

    4. Fred54
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      110 V 66.

    5. Crystal
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      None, just get Ibra

  27. Malkmus
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 6 months ago

    Any reason I shouldn't do origi to costa tonight? Is Diego rising soon or price frozen? Ta

    1. Epic Fail
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      Costa might get injured before deadlinbe.

    2. TorresMagic™
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 17 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      price frozen

    3. Fred54
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      Let it Go, price is Frozen.

      1. Malkmus
        • 14 Years
        9 years, 6 months ago

        That's fine work

    4. Klopp For The Kopps 😆
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      Surely not
      Costa is price Locked.
      Origi might rise too.

      1. Malkmus
        • 14 Years
        9 years, 6 months ago

        Thanks all. Move away from the keyboard

  28. Martial Law
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 6 months ago

    Worth doing Zaha to Allen?

    1. TorresMagic™
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 17 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      Not with Chelsea next.

  29. Mayo for Sam
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 6 months ago

    Siggy > Lalana or Save?

    1. Crystal
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      Save, 1 has Bournemouth the other has City

      1. Oven Glover
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 6 months ago

        Solid city...

        1. Oven Glover
          • 10 Years
          9 years, 6 months ago

          Oh! I didn't see your crystal ball.. Of course you should save.

          1. Crystal
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 12 Years
            9 years, 6 months ago

            Bournemouth tend to leak goals on the road

  30. Totti
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 6 months ago

    any news on walcott's injury?
    A) walcott to sterling
    B) leave walcott