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28 December 2016 5543 comments
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Gameweek 18 comes to its conclusion this Wednesday evening as Southampton welcome Tottenham Hotspur to St Mary’s.

Claude Puel’s men seek a fourth successive clean sheet in front of their own supporters, with ever-present Virgil van Dijk (13% ownership) the most popular Saints player by some distance in Fantasy Premier League.

After netting twice in the 3-1 win at Bournemouth, Jay Rodriguez retains his role up front and is afforded another chance to play his way into our plans ahead of some fine upcoming fixtures.

Back-to-back home blanks against Hull and Burnley persuaded many to part company with Harry Kane last time out – the Spurs frontman was second only to Diego Costa for transfers out in Gameweek 18. Nonetheless, a big performance could have a big effect in the FPL standings – Kane is the sixth most captained player for this round of fixtures.

His Tottenham team-mate Christian Eriksen also earned significant sales after failing to deliver points against the Clarets, yet both have the underlying numbers to punish those who chose to look elsewhere.

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  1. -KocH-
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 2 months ago

    play amat bou (H), or kelly ars (A)??

    1. Les Bleus
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      😀

    2. Optimus.
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      Flip a coin and hope both are rested

    3. -KocH-
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      I"m keeping walker and left with this dillema

  2. The Big Fella
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 2 months ago

    Hi! Repost as so many comments:
    Who would you rather have in your team for the City - Liverpool game:
    1) Firmino + Origi
    2) Aguero + Can

    1. -KocH-
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      aguero lallana

      1. The Big Fella
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 2 months ago

        No can do amigo unless I take a further 4 point hit which I am not prepared to do. Lallana in the following GW though. So which of the above?

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

      Aguero

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

    Sneaked inside 10K 🙂

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

      Well played, moved from 100k > 50k here, so pleased.

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

        Nice.

    2. andy85wsm
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      Sneaked inside the top 400k!

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

        Less than 350K to go 😉

    3. Cheltnamshire LaLaLa
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      skills TM. December has been fantastic for me so far - up from 600k to 55k. You are a good target for this season!

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

        Good thing my other team is ranked higher 😉

        1. Cheltnamshire LaLaLa
          • 11 Years
          9 years, 2 months ago

          the old switcheroo!

    4. Pierce34
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      Sneaked inside 100k myself - whenever that happens two nightmare weeks usually follow to take me back to the 100 or 200ks.

    5. Optimus.
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      Nice, still 9,000+ places off of 1st but well done 😉

      Don't even bother working how much I'm off 😛

  4. jurgenklopp.8
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 2 months ago

    Anyone else tempted by ozil and a double up with sanchez?

  5. HVT
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    9 years, 2 months ago

    Kane off Penos?
    😆

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

      Probably not.

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

        Agree, just decided to add to the knee jerking 😉

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

      Doubt it.

    3. Gimli son of Gloin
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      Unlikely, one of the better penalty takers in the league. And nobody else in the starting xi stands out as a better replacement.

    4. -KocH-
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      haven't been in a prolific scoring of late, can't rely on penalty goals every week, I'd transfer him out

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

    Someone remind me on Friday to activate the WC or else I'll be looking at -100 in hits.

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

      Just do it now 🙄

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

        But I want to affect the prices 🙁

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

          One transfer per player won't do anything.

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

            Every vote (transfer) counts.

    2. Reedy
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      Don't risk it! Do it now

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

      This wc or the next?

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

        This one.

    4. HVT
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      Wait till 5 mins before deadline so your rivals don't cop it!

  7. The Overthinker
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 2 months ago

    Quick help
    Antonio to rise in some hours, Walcott to fall

    Shall I pull the trigger to Walcott to Antonio or anyone else ?

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

      Would you make that transfer if prices weren't changing?

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

        Yes. Only if Walcott missed 2 matches
        The thing is holebas to bellarin depends on this transfer.

    2. Les Bleus
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      Wait for the presser IMO. If not, Lallana a good replacement

    3. Kiwivillan
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      I wouldn't

    4. HVT
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      I wouldn't.

    5. Arctic monkeys
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      You should pull the triger to get Walcott out, Not sure Antonio is the good replacement.

    6. JÆKS ⭐
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      Not sure why anyone would buy Antonio

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

        8 goals

        1. JÆKS ⭐
          • 11 Years
          9 years, 2 months ago

          That's not really a stat to base it on. Form and fixtures are. His fixtures are a bit meh and he is playing as a wingback.

    7. The Overthinker
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      Cheers everyone.
      I'll wait till pressers to decide the Walcott transfer

  8. @fpl_phenom
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 2 months ago

    Heaton (Pickford*)

    Alonso Jones Brunt Walker* (Amat)

    Sanchez Hazard Siggy (Chamberlain* Sims)

    Ibra Costa Nacho

    Thinking of taking a -4 to do the following:

    Walker > Monreal
    Nacho > Carroll

    yah or nay guys... not willing to lose any more money on nacho

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

    Just finished watching recording without knowing the result as was out earlier, live posting must have been great.. VvD, Ali, Kane, Redmond, Eriksen, Rose, Tot defs in general all important FPL players 🙂

    1. Cheltnamshire LaLaLa
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      owning kane, eriksen and rose was a strange roller coaster!

    2. Dr Dream
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      Dramatic FPL match WR. Spurs were a bit kak in the first half....played like Arsenal when they start fannying about around the penalty area. They gave themselves a lot more space in the second half.

  10. Les Bleus
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 2 months ago

    Kane owners: transferring to Costa this GW or not?

    1. jurgenklopp.8
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      i wouldn't

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

      Considering it even for a -4

      1. Les Bleus
        • 14 Years
        9 years, 2 months ago

        Done Vert and Kane to Cahil and Costa for -4

    3. HVT
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      Yea

    4. Sergeant Garcia
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      I'm going Lukaku.

    5. Js31
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      Nah it would be a -4 for me so I'm waiting till after Watford.

      1. Les Bleus
        • 14 Years
        9 years, 2 months ago

        Look at that juicy fixture for Chelsea though.

    6. BERGKOP
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      I did it.

      Stoke at the Bridge was the kicker for me.

  11. We Will Klopp you
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 2 months ago

    Help needed: Transfers - Alli, Lallana and Costa in for Hazard, Zaha and Kane (already have Eriksen so double Spurs, Alli has 3 goals and 3 assists in 6 gameweeks). Are these good transfers or not?

    1. jurgenklopp.8
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      I wouldn't

    2. JÆKS ⭐
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      Can't justify selling Hazard with this fixture and after that performance though

      1. We Will Klopp you
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 2 months ago

        Alli vs Watford is too tempting to pass on though, especially having scored 3 in his last 2 games. I would be begrudgingly letting go of Hazard with one eye on the Spurs game next if I did it. Hazard could explode at any time though :/ I'm torn.

    3. Reedy
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      I like it. Prefer Eriksen but Alli in good form too.

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

        Oh you already have Eriksen

        1. We Will Klopp you
          • 9 Years
          9 years, 2 months ago

          Yeah, he's been one of my better transfers this season.

    4. BERGKOP
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      Not for me at all. Hazard (C) material this GW.

      Especially if you already have Eriksen.

      1. We Will Klopp you
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 2 months ago

        Agree that Haz vs Stoke is very tempting, it would be more of a sacrifice to fix my Zaha conundrum and swap a big hitter + cheap midfield for two mid priced options who should be able to cover Hazard together. Would then think about Alli for Couts when he's back.

  12. United10
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 2 months ago

    Ibra or Sanchez for (C) next game week? Middlesbrough were tough to break down for Chelsea, Man City, and Arsenal. Sanchez also gets more points per coal + clean sheet points...Go with Sanchez?

    1. @fpl_phenom
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      im going sanchez and look at my name

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

        Enough said

    2. We Will Klopp you
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      Middlesbrough are the ultimate troll team but Zlatan has the form to buck the trend. Palace have the Big Sam factor but Alexis has the quality to breach their defence + could have had a brace on another day vs West Brom. Toss of a coin imo, both could thrive. If I had to pick, I'd just about go Sanchez.

      1. United10
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 2 months ago

        Think I will go with Sanchez for this 1. Zlatan has been bringing FPL points but hasn't looked that great against Sunderland. Palace leak goals. Cheers!

        1. We Will Klopp you
          • 9 Years
          9 years, 2 months ago

          No worries.

    3. Les Bleus
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      Ibra on penos just edges it for me.

      1. @fpl_phenom
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 2 months ago

        united dont get penalties , its actually ridiculous at this stage...

  13. Davido989
    • 15 Years
    9 years, 2 months ago

    Liverpool consider January move for Arsenal’s Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain @DTguardian https://t.co/huBwfB25Wr

    Klopp would get the best out of him but not sure Arsenal would sell, and if they did, they'd probably hold out for quite a bit. Hasn't progressed under Wenger.

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

      Where would they play him? Is he better than what they have?

      1. jurgenklopp.8
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 2 months ago

        cover for mane for afcon, then squad role maybe. we need another winger anyway.

      2. Davido989
        • 15 Years
        9 years, 2 months ago

        Plays on the right when Mane goes but back to the bench after that. Maybe seen as an option given CL football is likely.

    2. jurgenklopp.8
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      rumour is we've bid 25 million and 1 pound

      1. Davido989
        • 15 Years
        9 years, 2 months ago

        Lol 1 pound. 😉

        1. jurgenklopp.8
          • 9 Years
          9 years, 2 months ago

          ahaha the actually pound sign doesn't work on my keyboard 🙂

  14. JÆKS ⭐
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 2 months ago

    Hi guys, quick repost

    Pickford* Jaku*
    Alonso (H STK) Holebas (H TOT) Amat (H BOU) Lovren (H MCI) Pieters (A CHE)

    I'm thinking of either playing without a gk and fielding the first 3
    OR
    Should I bench Amat/Holebas and do Lovren + Pickford --> Ake + Valdes (-4)

  15. Morgs
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 2 months ago

    Kane owner, didn't get to see the game. Should I keep or swap for Costa/Kun?

    1. jurgenklopp.8
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      keep for one more week then sell imo

    2. THFC4LIFE
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      Costa

    3. United10
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      Do it only if you have no other areas to fix. Otherwise do it after Kane plays Watford.

    4. We Will Klopp you
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      Could have easily had a brace if he'd scored the peno, I'd keep for Watford.

      1. We Will Klopp you
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 2 months ago

        Costa and Aguero having their prices frozen makes keeping him for next gameweek look even more appealing.

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

    Torn between 3 options:

    A) Kane/Pickford > Costa/Grant (-4)

    B) Kane > Costa (FT) GW19
    and then Eriksen/Jakup > Lallana/Foster (-4) GW20

    C) Save FT GW19
    and then Eriksen/Jakup/Kane > Phillips/Foster/Aguero (-4) GW20

    1. Sergeant Garcia
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      B

    2. Moose™
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      Im keeping Kane for another week. Its too late to ditch now.

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

        Perfect time to get Costa though, before STK.

        1. Moose™
          • 13 Years
          9 years, 2 months ago

          Watford have a leaky defense too. Just hold him imo.

  17. THFC4LIFE
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 2 months ago

    Are people planning on getting kun back in? I was thinking of getting him for the Burnley game but I'm not so sure now.....any thoughts

    1. Les Bleus
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      Never thought I'd say this about Kun, but there is no room at the inn with Costa and Ibra on such fine form.

      1. THFC4LIFE
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 2 months ago

        Im thinking the same

    2. Reedy
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      Already done it!

  18. @Bryan
    • 16 Years
    9 years, 2 months ago

    ..So I have to use my WC (1st one of the season)

    My team currently is:

    Heaton

    Azpil, Alonso, Clyne,

    Lallana, Hazard, Eriksen, Siggy,

    Kane, Lukaku, Benteke

    Jack, Kone, Fletcher, Friend

    Outside of some very minor changes (the cheap defenders, Clyne and Kane), not sure what to do. Only real tempting selections are Aguero or Costa.

    1. United10
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      I woud downgrade Siggy to Phillips (good fixtures coming up) and Maybe upgrade Kane to Ibra/Costa/Aguero.

      1. @Bryan
        • 16 Years
        9 years, 2 months ago

        I've had siggy since the start, big fan, lallana for Zaha has tempted me though, makes the funds for Aguero to come in for Kane.

        1. United10
          • 9 Years
          9 years, 2 months ago

          Zaha possibility of going to AFCON. Liverpool score goals. I would also transfer Kone out for Evans or Pieters.

    2. Kanga roo
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      Dump siggy, clyne/kane/kaku? Don't want Ibra?

  19. TeachYouAlisson
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 2 months ago

    Thinking I need to cut out mane and siggy?
    Here's my team
    Grant Pickford
    Luiz martins-indi rose mcauley munisea

    Mane siggy Sanchez Erikson deroon

    Ibra costa llorente

    Any suggestions? Worth upgrading defence or getting rid of mods??

    Cheers

  20. Pierce34
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 2 months ago

    Sanchez or Ibra captain this week? My plan all along was to captain Ibra vs. Sunderland and then switch to Sanchez for the foreseeable future, but I'm having second thoughts after the 15 pointer...

    On the other hand, Sanchez was extremely unlucky not to have a major haul himself.

    Thoughts?

  21. Sweetboi
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 2 months ago

    Who is the most nailed Man U defender? Looking to bring one in.

    1. Dr Dream
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      Valencia.

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

        Only nailed one

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

    Massive bad luck the Kane peno, not only did the turf under his standing foot give way, it caused a bulge under the ball that lifted it. I'd be having a word with the groundsman 😉

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

      Kane said in the post-match interview that a new square of turf was placed pre-kickoff.

      o.O

    2. Optimus.
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      Uri Geller says hi

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

      It was more than luck

  23. kfreeman93
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 2 months ago

    Need a little help in choosing the best defender under £5.7m, ideas welcomed!

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

      Brunt or Dann

      1. We Will Klopp you
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 2 months ago

        Everton look solid with the 5 at the back + Baines is playing at wingback and has pens. I'd say him or maybe Brunt who is OOP and has great fixtures. Van Dijk is a Baps magnet, has great fixtures bar a few and is a threat in the opposition box, he's another.

  24. The Rock
    • 16 Years
    9 years, 2 months ago

    Pickford, Grant
    Alonso, Cedric, Keane, Ake, Amat
    Sanchez, Haz, Walcott, Sigy, Can
    Ibra, Kane, Anichebe

    1 FT and 0.7 in the bank. Which is more important:

    A) Pickford to Heaton
    B) Kane to Costa
    C) Wally out

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

      Worth waiting to see what the deal is with Wally probably

      1. The Rock
        • 16 Years
        9 years, 2 months ago

        Probably right. Will lose out on Heaton rising tonight mind.

    2. asy1mpo
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      Why do you want Pickford out? One of the go to keepers I think with Heaton.

      Spurs have good next fixture but you don't have any attacking Chelsea coverage so maybe go with Costa.

      Personally I would only go for EITHER Sanchez or Walcott but since you have them both, reckon stick for at least another week.

      1. The Rock
        • 16 Years
        9 years, 2 months ago

        Pickford likely to be out for a few months.

        I have Haz but with Chelsea's form it's hard not to have Costa?

        Yeah i have both for their nice run, just got in Wally this week and he didn't play for me.

        1. asy1mpo
          • 11 Years
          9 years, 2 months ago

          Oh. Didn't know Pickgord was injured

          1. asy1mpo
            • 11 Years
            9 years, 2 months ago

            *Pickford

  25. RossoneriHammer
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 2 months ago

    I know I should know this but I've been out of the loop due to festive festivities, why didn't Darmian play?

    1. Les Bleus
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      He's not a starter at United anymore I believe. Valencia and Blind the fullbacks.

      1. asy1mpo
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 2 months ago

        Valencia is nailed on right back if fit. Blind is pretty much left back but Shaw may be back soon so Blind rotation risk. Reckon will be tough for Darmian getting much game time in the league.

        2nd choice RB, 3rd choice LB.

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

          cheers

  26. camarozz
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 2 months ago

    Finally a green arrow after 6 straight reds.
    Good job I sacked the manager.

  27. gruffyboy
    • 16 Years
    9 years, 2 months ago

    Thoughts on this as a wildcard team....?

    Hennessy / Boruc
    P.Jones / Williams / Kosc / Chambers / McAuley
    Mkhit / Lallana / Sanchez / Allen / Phillips
    Kun / Rondon / Benteke
    0.3 ITB

    Cheers

    1. BERGKOP
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      Aguero kills the balance a little

      Don't like Rondon & Benteke in the same front line.

      Midfield a little light too with Allen and Phillips.

      You could shave some coin in defence.

      Heaton and Jaku for your keepers will be more valuable than that pairing IMO.

      Just some thoughts.

    2. We Will Klopp you
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      Heaton should defo be one of your keepers, would rather have a Chelsea defender than Kos, Micky is a bit of a punt but could pay off handsomely. Don't like the look of Rondon, who's tally is imflated by the hat trick and was below average before that, not many options around that level, maybe Defoe? (Fairly jumpy fixtures though)

    3. gruffyboy
      • 16 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      Belated thanks chaps

  28. Kiwivillan
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 2 months ago

    Woop up to 34k and 4th to 1st by 1pt in cash ML

  29. bobinjo
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 2 months ago

    Lads help! Who to buy instead of Redmond for next gw ? Only have 6.7 itb.

    1. JÆKS ⭐
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      Jrod

  30. Yordan Letchkov
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 2 months ago

    Wally -> Pogba (-4) now or never (price rise/fall) ?

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

      I'm buying Wally tomorrow

      1. Dr Dream
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 2 months ago

        I'm half tempted to buy Kane.