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31 December 2016 3021 comments
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A Gameweek that has delivered modest returns so far, continues at pace with an tea-time encounter of some promise.

Liverpool host Manchester City at Anfield, with Fantasy managers on alert and on a scouting mission as Sergio Aguero makes a return from a four-match ban to lead the attack for Pep Guardiola’s men.

There’s also a significant change in the Reds line-up, as manager Jurgen Klopp brings Emre Can into his starting XI, shifting Roberto Firmino back to the central striker role, with Divock Origi dropping to the bench.

The Belgian went into Gameweek 19 found in more than 434,000 FPL squads having provided four goals and two assists in his last six appearances.

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

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  1. The Royal Robin
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 6 months ago

    37 with Kosc, Eriksen and Sanchez to play.

    1. greghammer95
      • 16 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      Nice. 46 with Sanchez and eriksen

    2. Weasel Boy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      43
      Sanchez and ehh Holebas to play

    3. swisstime
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      58 with sanchez left

  2. James101
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 6 months ago

    Any solid sources suggesting Sanchez or Eriksen won't start this week?

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

      Forget it.

      1. James101
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 6 months ago

        Yeah. Yeah. I know!

    2. rdamjan
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      Nothing can be done anymore.

      1. James101
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 6 months ago

        Ha. Got to face my freons?

    3. Sonny “The Hitman&rdq…
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      The cold and flu season

  3. rdamjan
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 6 months ago

    KDB gonna be rested against Burnley? I hope not with those City results.KDB to Mkhi on trigger...

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

      how did Mkhi perform btw

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

        He was amazing. Goals/assists on the way...

      2. Evil_Ash
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 15 Years
        9 years, 6 months ago

        Looked good first half. Didn't see second. Put it this way had him in for next week and be confident he'll get a goal or assist against HAM. (Assuming no injuries)

    2. Sonny “The Hitman&rdq…
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      Pogba looks like he is about to explode returns

  4. Vinyl78LP
    • 16 Years
    9 years, 6 months ago

    Right - Just done It

    Ibra/Redmond shipped and Aguero/Capoue brought in - monte carlo or bust!

    Off to get pi$$ed, Happy New Year to all. πŸ™‚

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

      Happy new year!

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

    What do you make of this?

    Foster
    Alonso McAuley Aké
    Sánchez Hazard Eriksen Lallana
    Ibra Costa Origi (c)

    Pick* Mee DeRoon Amat

    .1 itb

    Hazard -> Coutinho soon

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

      I'd captain any other of your front 7 over Origi. Looks good otherwise

    2. Weasel Boy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      Think I'd captain Lallana over Origi
      You think he'll even start?

  6. Richd
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 6 months ago

    Here's a fascinating thing.

    Three of my squad are squad number.. THREE!!

    1. The Royal Robin
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      Alonso, PvA, Baines?

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

        Alonso, Taylor and Pieters. I might look at Baines and PVA now

  7. Count of Monte Hristo
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 6 months ago

    Forgot to change my team pre-deadline last night. Would have benched Lovren for Amat and I would have (c)aptained Haz but i'm on Sánchez

    1. greghammer95
      • 16 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      Rookie, but also goes o show how much luck the game really is.

  8. palace ash
    • 16 Years
    9 years, 6 months ago

    A Siggy > Phillips
    B Allen > Phillips

    1. The Royal Robin
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      B

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

      A for me. Allen plays for a better team. At least than Siggy's.

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

    I have 4 kids under 10.
    Woman reckons anther on the way possibly.
    Won't be able to afford ffs subscription nxt season.
    Gonna miss ye.

    1. The Royal Robin
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      Lol.

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

        Can't u just scrimp on nappies?

    2. Konstaapeli
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      :E

      Cap of to you, good sir.
      As a father of two (3 & 5 yo), I can't imagine how i'd ever deal with a situation like that πŸ˜€

  10. Cebolinha
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 6 months ago

    Anyone know when Lee Grant has to go back to Derby if he doesn't sign?

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

      He has signed.

  11. Earn your Spurs
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 6 months ago

    Struggling to decide who to bench in defence for GW20. Rest of squad is :-
    Grant (Randolph)
    Sanchez Hazard Eriksen Lallana (Allen)
    Costa Ibra Origi

    Amat is out (phew) so
    a> Alonso (tot)
    b> Jones (whu)
    c> Lovren (sun)
    d> Ake (ARS)
    e> Play them all and bench Origi

    thanks πŸ™‚

    1. AA33
      9 years, 6 months ago

      abc

    2. HVT
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      Abc

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

      Bench D.

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

    Heaton. Pickford.
    Alonso. Azpi. Jones. Brunt. Amat.
    Sanchez. Mane. Mkhi. Phillips. De Roon.
    Costa. Ibra. Benteke.

    1 FT.

    Thinking of just getting Pickford out, can't see any other obvious transfers to be made?

    1. HVT
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      Personally id let PickF rot and save.

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

      Mane will be obvious next GW so possibly save?

      1. HVT
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 15 Years
        9 years, 6 months ago

        Any chance of a look below at mine TM?

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

        Mmm true. Might do that.

  13. BLANKET DEFENCE
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 6 months ago

    So amat to holgate did'nt turn out too bad.
    Now have an extra 0.1 ITB

  14. tm370
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 6 months ago

    Why are some people suggesting Costa to Aguero?

    Did Costa get an injury?

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

      Cos its Aguero

    2. Monkey Hanger
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      No. Simply fear of Kun hauling big agst Burnley.

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

      Because a lot on here are clueless

      1. tm370
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 6 months ago

        Cheers guys.

        Aguero will score big before the end but Costa is better value imo.

  15. HVT
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    9 years, 6 months ago

    Happy New Year all!
    Could do with some help here please!
    1m itb, 1ft

    I think I'll ignore Aguero for now (gulps!)
    Foster (PickF)
    Jevan/Alonso/Pieters. (Friend/APrat)
    Sanchez/Hazard/Eriksen/SIGGY (Fletcher)
    Ibra/Costa/ORIGI

    Siggy/Origi > Lallana/Bentekke(c).
    -4, exact cash so have to do the Siggy move tonight
    Any reason not to or does anyone else see anything more pertinent?

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

      Origi vs Sunderland?

      1. HVT
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 15 Years
        9 years, 6 months ago

        Can I trust him to start?
        Bentekke (c) V Swansea looks tasty too, would you just do the Siggy > Lallana or see anything else?

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

          Hard to trust Benteke. See how tomorrow goes with new manager and likely loss of penalties.

          1. HVT
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 15 Years
            9 years, 6 months ago

            I think I read somewhere that Sam wants to have a look at Tekkers on the training ground before he decides but yea he looks likely to lose.
            Defoe a better option if you had to?
            Caroll/Grey/Rondon don't fill me with confidence either.

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

      nice

      1. HVT
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 15 Years
        9 years, 6 months ago

        As in make the moves or save?

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

          do it

          Ville Wönkä says so.

          1. HVT
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 15 Years
            9 years, 6 months ago

            Thanks Chris, think I'll do the Lala move tonight and look at CB tomorrow.

    3. Evil_Ash
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      No, only question I'd have is when you feel Benteke will go on his next hot streak... Regretting not havig Lallana

      1. HVT
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 15 Years
        9 years, 6 months ago

        Lalanna just ain't going away, if Tekkers can't do it with those fixtures he never will, on paper tho Defoe beats him well on ppg and has penos.

        1. Evil_Ash
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 15 Years
          9 years, 6 months ago

          I'm a fan of Defoe, will never captain him but he'll chip in with regular goals.
          Personally if I was getting Tekkers it'd be after his 2nd match getting goals/assists.

          1. HVT
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 15 Years
            9 years, 6 months ago

            Defoe looks a fire and fidget option for sure, Surely tho Tekkers V Swans could be a bloodbath???

  16. β˜…Kunthemanβ˜…
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 6 months ago

    I might actually captain Lallana against Sunderland

    1. The Royal Robin
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      +1

    2. Somalion
      • 16 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      Good option

  17. bros
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 6 months ago

    Anyone think Stanislas looks good value as a 4th midfielder at 5.1.
    Stats look pretty good when he plays.
    This way I could sneak Kun in for Hazard & Defoe or, should I leave well alone.

    Thanks for any replies

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

      Think I'm getting...

    2. white lightning
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      Good option imo but isn't he injury prone.

  18. mr messi
    • 15 Years
    9 years, 6 months ago

    Randolph or Valdes?

    1. HVT
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      Valdes

  19. The Royal Robin
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 6 months ago

    How's this looking?

    Foster
    Clyne Kosc Alonso
    Eriksen Phillips Lallana Sanchez
    Defoe Lukaku Ibra

    (Heaton Capoue Amat Souare)

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

      Not bad

      1. The Royal Robin
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 6 months ago

        I'm getting there slowly TM...... Chadli had to go. I need Costa.

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

      How many frees?

      1. The Royal Robin
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 6 months ago

        0.

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

          Ok, not sure what you want advice on?

          1. The Royal Robin
            • 10 Years
            9 years, 6 months ago

            Where to improve after the next GW in a couple of days.

    3. HVT
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      Good but Souare should be long gone!

      1. The Royal Robin
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 6 months ago

        Yes I know.... Haven't got round to it. I'll do it on my WC.

  20. Tommy Tynans Left Shin Pad
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 6 months ago

    Repost.......

    My front 8, 2 FT, 0.7itb

    Sterling - Hazard - Sanchez - Siggy - Fletcher

    Kane, Origi, Ibra

    Want Lallana, unsure of Origi. Kun uninspiring. Thoughts of next move guys?

    1. HVT
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      Look up at my post Tommy.

  21. Flynny
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 6 months ago

    Hi.....Any views on a minus 8 for

    Kane llorente and Hazard

    To

    Costa Kun stanislas

    To give

    Heaton pickford
    Alonso Jones cedric Pieters amat
    Sanchez lallana zaha stanislas capoue
    Kun ibra Costa

    And just enough to cash for zaha to Phillips next week?

    Thanks

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

      Not a fan of that midfield, too weak.

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

      Looks good imho for long term so I would say yes

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

      I like it. Maybe Kane to Costa could wait another week

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

        Good point on kane....let's see how he gets on tomo...

    4. AA33
      9 years, 6 months ago

      Phillips will rise by today, can even rise tomorrow.

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

        Yes....got a little cash in bank factored in for Phillips rise....

  22. I Member
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 6 months ago

    Sanchez - Payet - Lallana - Sigurdsson
    Ibrahimovic - Kane - Rondon

    Need to find 1.1m for Kane -> Kun. Who would you downgrade; Payet or Sigurdsson? Was thinking Payet to Pedro or Walcott but surely there's a chance Willian keeps his place after today's performance and Theo might not be fit. Now thinking Siggy to Townsend/Cabaye might be better. Can't get Phillips as I already have Foster, Nyom and Rondon.

    1. I Member
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      Or just ignore Aguero and do Kane -> Costa for free.

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

    To Aguero or not to Aguero?

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

      Not

    2. β˜…Kunthemanβ˜…
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      The answer is within the last nine City performances

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

      I'd need to lose Ibra to afford.

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

      That is the question. City not looking great. Not sure he's worth that price.

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

      Not. Ibra and Costa keep producing the points. No reason to swap.

    6. AA33
      9 years, 6 months ago

      For whom?

    7. Cok3y5murf
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      To

    8. Evans
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      For me yes ...... Unless Kane goes mental

    9. JustPark
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      For Burnley match, don't even think he'll start the game.

  24. greghammer95
    • 16 Years
    9 years, 6 months ago

    1) Defoe to Benteke FT
    2) Defoe to Rondon & Capoue to Cabaye (-4)

    Already own Phillips and McAuley, but reallllly want rid of Capoue.

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

    Alonso controversial assist? When I checked at FT he had 0 points. Nice pleasant surprise!

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

      Yeah it's a bit of a joke really. Massive deflection from the defender.

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

        Been on the wrong side of some dodgy fpl calls so I'm not complaining.

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

    Pogba and Eriksen stats are Coutinho level.

    Just better.

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

      Have both.

  27. GreenWindmill
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 6 months ago

    Lovren rooted to my bench is annoying.

    Anyway, unpopular opinion alert - it would be better if FPL hid all transfer in/out data so that price prediction sites were scuppered.

    It's purely selfish as I don't like playing for value so almost never visit the sites, but I'd also like a little mystery back in the game - it's been lost since the bonus points became completely transparent.

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

      I'd like team value, gameweek transfers and money in bank hidden.

      1. Gnu
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 16 Years
        9 years, 6 months ago

        That won't stop me rooting through your garbage.
        Just saying;)

    2. Evans
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      It would make the game more fair and exciting

  28. AA33
    9 years, 6 months ago

    When will Allen rise πŸ™ Sitting at 95 currently

    1. GreenWindmill
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      πŸ˜† the perfect counterpost for my point above!

      1. AA33
        9 years, 6 months ago

        I am asking it because I need that 0.1 to make my intended transfers.

        1. GreenWindmill
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 14 Years
          9 years, 6 months ago

          Not criticising in the slightest - valid question, I'm just amused by the contrast πŸ™‚

          1. AA33
            9 years, 6 months ago

            I am not targeting you πŸ™‚ I am just saying the reason. Cheers and 45 is a great score you got!

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

      Being sold now.

  29. β˜…Kunthemanβ˜…
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 6 months ago

    Anyone trying to get Aguero for anyone other than Kane is wasting their time and money

    1. Uncle Gamst
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      Kane to rip it up tomorrow!

    2. Cok3y5murf
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      I'm getting him for Llorente πŸ˜›

  30. Earn your Spurs
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 6 months ago

    Who are people captaining for GW20? I'm back on Ibra over Costa Sanchez Hazard

    thanks πŸ™‚

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

      Benteke atm πŸ˜‰

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

      most likely Sanchez

    3. AA33
      9 years, 6 months ago

      King Kun 😎

    4. Weasel Boy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      Tempted by Philips