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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.

  1. Red or Dead
    • 11 Years
    8 years, 11 months ago

    FT used for GW20. How's this looking?

    Valdes
    Holebas - Pieters - Jones
    Sanchez - Hazard - Eriksen - Phillips
    Costa - Ibra - Defoe
    (Jaku, Barry, Van Dijk, Amat)

    1. Champione
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 11 months ago

      Good team. Eriksen > Coutinho in a few weeks maybe? Not a big fan of Holebas myself, so would try to find a better defender to play soon

  2. camarozz
    • 11 Years
    8 years, 11 months ago

    Is mikhitarian worth bringing in?
    Rivals have pogba so no point going there if I'm to close the gap.....

    1. Champione
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 11 months ago

      Can see Lingard and Rashford starting on the wings on Monday, so I would wait a couple of weeks. I like the punt though, brilliant player

  3. The Royal Robin
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 11 months ago

    37 with Kosc, Eriksen and Sanchez to play.

    1. greghammer95
      • 16 Years
      8 years, 11 months ago

      Nice. 46 with Sanchez and eriksen

    2. Weasel Boy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 11 months ago

      43
      Sanchez and ehh Holebas to play

    3. swisstime
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 11 months ago

      58 with sanchez left

  4. James101
    • 12 Years
    8 years, 11 months ago

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

    1. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 16 Years
      8 years, 11 months ago

      Forget it.

      1. James101
        • 12 Years
        8 years, 11 months ago

        Yeah. Yeah. I know!

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

      Nothing can be done anymore.

      1. James101
        • 12 Years
        8 years, 11 months ago

        Ha. Got to face my freons?

    3. Sonny “The Hitman&rdq…
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 11 months ago

      The cold and flu season

  5. rdamjan
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    8 years, 11 months ago

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

    1. ZeBestee
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 11 months ago

      how did Mkhi perform btw

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

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

      2. Evil_Ash
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 15 Years
        8 years, 11 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
      8 years, 11 months ago

      Pogba looks like he is about to explode returns

  6. Vinyl78LP
    • 15 Years
    8 years, 11 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. 🙂

    1. bojack
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 11 months ago

      Happy new year!

  7. bojack
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 11 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
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 11 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
      8 years, 11 months ago

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

  8. Richd
    • 13 Years
    8 years, 11 months ago

    Here's a fascinating thing.

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

    1. The Royal Robin
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 11 months ago

      Alonso, PvA, Baines?

      1. Richd
        • 13 Years
        8 years, 11 months ago

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

  9. Count of Monte Hristo
    • 12 Years
    8 years, 11 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
      8 years, 11 months ago

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

  10. palace ash
    • 16 Years
    8 years, 11 months ago

    A Siggy > Phillips
    B Allen > Phillips

    1. The Royal Robin
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 11 months ago

      B

    2. JustPark
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 11 months ago

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

  11. camarozz
    • 11 Years
    8 years, 11 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
      8 years, 11 months ago

      Lol.

      1. Flynny
        • 10 Years
        8 years, 11 months ago

        Can't u just scrimp on nappies?

    2. Konstaapeli
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 11 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 😀

  12. Cebolinha
    • 13 Years
    8 years, 11 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
      8 years, 11 months ago

      He has signed.

  13. Earn your Spurs
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    8 years, 11 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 🙂

    1. AA33
        8 years, 11 months ago

        abc

      • HVT
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 15 Years
        8 years, 11 months ago

        Abc

      • JustPark
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 11 months ago

        Bench D.

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

        Personally id let PickF rot and save.

      2. TorresMagic™
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 16 Years
        8 years, 11 months ago

        Mane will be obvious next GW so possibly save?

        1. HVT
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 15 Years
          8 years, 11 months ago

          Any chance of a look below at mine TM?

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

          Mmm true. Might do that.

    3. BLANKET DEFENCE
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 11 months ago

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

    4. tm370
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 11 months ago

      Why are some people suggesting Costa to Aguero?

      Did Costa get an injury?

      1. Richd
        • 13 Years
        8 years, 11 months ago

        Cos its Aguero

      2. Monkey Hanger
        • 12 Years
        8 years, 11 months ago

        No. Simply fear of Kun hauling big agst Burnley.

      3. Crystal
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        8 years, 11 months ago

        Because a lot on here are clueless

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

          Cheers guys.

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

    5. HVT
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      8 years, 11 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™
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 16 Years
        8 years, 11 months ago

        Origi vs Sunderland?

        1. HVT
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 15 Years
          8 years, 11 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™
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • Has Moderation Rights
            • 16 Years
            8 years, 11 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
              8 years, 11 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.
        • 15 Years
        8 years, 11 months ago

        nice

        1. HVT
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 15 Years
          8 years, 11 months ago

          As in make the moves or save?

          1. Christina.
            • 15 Years
            8 years, 11 months ago

            do it

            Ville Wönkä says so.

            1. HVT
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 15 Years
              8 years, 11 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
        8 years, 11 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
          8 years, 11 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
            8 years, 11 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
              8 years, 11 months ago

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

    6. ★Kuntheman★
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 11 months ago

      I might actually captain Lallana against Sunderland

      1. The Royal Robin
        • 10 Years
        8 years, 11 months ago

        +1

      2. Somalion
        • 15 Years
        8 years, 11 months ago

        Good option

    7. bros
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 11 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
        • 10 Years
        8 years, 11 months ago

        Think I'm getting...

      2. white lightning
        • 12 Years
        8 years, 11 months ago

        Good option imo but isn't he injury prone.

    8. mr messi
      • 15 Years
      8 years, 11 months ago

      Randolph or Valdes?

      1. HVT
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 15 Years
        8 years, 11 months ago

        Valdes

    9. The Royal Robin
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 11 months ago

      How's this looking?

      Foster
      Clyne Kosc Alonso
      Eriksen Phillips Lallana Sanchez
      Defoe Lukaku Ibra

      (Heaton Capoue Amat Souare)

      1. TorresMagic™
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 16 Years
        8 years, 11 months ago

        Not bad

        1. The Royal Robin
          • 10 Years
          8 years, 11 months ago

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

      2. Crystal
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        8 years, 11 months ago

        How many frees?

        1. The Royal Robin
          • 10 Years
          8 years, 11 months ago

          0.

          1. Crystal
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 12 Years
            8 years, 11 months ago

            Ok, not sure what you want advice on?

            1. The Royal Robin
              • 10 Years
              8 years, 11 months ago

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

      3. HVT
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 15 Years
        8 years, 11 months ago

        Good but Souare should be long gone!

        1. The Royal Robin
          • 10 Years
          8 years, 11 months ago

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

    10. Tommy Tynans Left Shin Pad
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 11 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
        8 years, 11 months ago

        Look up at my post Tommy.

    11. Flynny
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 11 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
        8 years, 11 months ago

        Not a fan of that midfield, too weak.

      2. bros
        • 14 Years
        8 years, 11 months ago

        Looks good imho for long term so I would say yes

      3. BB-8
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 11 months ago

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

        1. Flynny
          • 10 Years
          8 years, 11 months ago

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

      4. AA33
          8 years, 11 months ago

          Phillips will rise by today, can even rise tomorrow.

          1. Flynny
            • 10 Years
            8 years, 11 months ago

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

      5. I Member
        • 10 Years
        8 years, 11 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
          8 years, 11 months ago

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

      6. TorresMagic™
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 16 Years
        8 years, 11 months ago

        To Aguero or not to Aguero?

        1. Team Cruel
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 10 Years
          8 years, 11 months ago

          Not

        2. ★Kuntheman★
          • 10 Years
          8 years, 11 months ago

          The answer is within the last nine City performances

        3. _Ninja_
          • 15 Years
          8 years, 11 months ago

          I'd need to lose Ibra to afford.

        4. Numb
          • 10 Years
          8 years, 11 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
          8 years, 11 months ago

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

        6. AA33
            8 years, 11 months ago

            For whom?

          • Cok3y5murf
            • 9 Years
            8 years, 11 months ago

            To

          • Evans
            • 13 Years
            8 years, 11 months ago

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

          • JustPark
            • 9 Years
            8 years, 11 months ago

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

        7. greghammer95
          • 16 Years
          8 years, 11 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.

        8. Team Cruel
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 10 Years
          8 years, 11 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
            8 years, 11 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
              8 years, 11 months ago

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

        9. Christina.
          • 15 Years
          8 years, 11 months ago

          Pogba and Eriksen stats are Coutinho level.

          Just better.

          1. Team Cruel
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 10 Years
            8 years, 11 months ago

            Have both.

        10. GreenWindmill
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 14 Years
          8 years, 11 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™
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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            • 16 Years
            8 years, 11 months ago

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

            1. Gnu
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 16 Years
              8 years, 11 months ago

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

          2. Evans
            • 13 Years
            8 years, 11 months ago

            It would make the game more fair and exciting

        11. AA33
            8 years, 11 months ago

            When will Allen rise 🙁 Sitting at 95 currently

            1. GreenWindmill
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 14 Years
              8 years, 11 months ago

              😆 the perfect counterpost for my point above!

              1. AA33
                  8 years, 11 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
                    8 years, 11 months ago

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

                    1. AA33
                        8 years, 11 months ago

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

                • TorresMagic™
                  • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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                  • 16 Years
                  8 years, 11 months ago

                  Being sold now.