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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. King Son
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 11 months ago

    who's more likely to start Friend or Chambers

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

      Chambers

  2. Mr Dave
    • 8 Years
    8 years, 11 months ago

    Lloris, Pickford(bench)

    Lovren, mcauley, Valencia, alonso(bench) van dijk(bench)

    Mane, Phillips, Sanchez, lallana, Allen(bench)

    lukaku, benteke, costa

    2FT £0 IB

    Any suggestions to improve this team

    1. Paul Psychic Octopus
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 11 months ago

      Get a striker who can take penalties

    2. Maximus Bonimus Pointimus
      • 15 Years
      8 years, 11 months ago

      Mane & Benteke to Ibra & a 5.5-ish mid.... E.g. Snodgrass, Stanislas, Cabaye, Mirallas, Capoue, J-Rod etc

      1. Mr Dave
        • 8 Years
        8 years, 11 months ago

        When does mane depart for afcon?

  3. Emiliano Sala
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 11 months ago

    Wc team. Defence has some works to do but don't know what to do
    Valdes
    Alonso nyom friend holgate amat
    Sanchez pogba lallana de roon coqueling
    Costa ibra aguero
    0.7 itb
    Plan to get cout instead of lallana 2 weeks later.
    But help me in defence my friends

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

      Friend > Ake

      1. Emiliano Sala
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 11 months ago

        Nice. Thanks

    2. Paul Psychic Octopus
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 11 months ago

      I would get rid of Pogba and upgrade half the defence and midfield

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

      Sorry but terrible team, having that front three affects the balance of the team, dont fancy defence or midfield.

      Nyom maybe going to Afcon, Non playing Holgate and likewise banned Amat.

      1. Emiliano Sala
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 11 months ago

        Amat is bench fodder.
        I think with bringing coutinho it will be ok

  4. Feed tha Sheep
    • 13 Years
    8 years, 11 months ago

    So Phillips how goods is he on a FPL and non-FPL perspective?Haven't really watched WBrom much so haven't really seen him although he looks to be a bargain? Is he playing off the striker?

    1. Mr Dave
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 11 months ago

      He played off the striker today, sometimes pushes out to the wing though

    2. Paul Psychic Octopus
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 11 months ago

      Usually out wide. Chadli or Morrison been playing #10

  5. Gazpilicueta
    • 11 Years
    8 years, 11 months ago

    I am currently on 40 points, with Sanchez and Capoue left. my cup opponent is on 42 with Erikssen left...who do you think wins???

    1. jay01
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 11 months ago

      Well capoue would take you level, I reckon sanchez will outscore eriksen but anything can happen

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

        true, i agree, but if u had to call it one way or the other?

        1. Point-one short
          • 9 Years
          8 years, 11 months ago

          Chances are Sanchez gets more points than Eriksen.

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

    Ok. Need to downgrade a defender by at least 0.1m to afford Siggy to Lallana.

    Who down I downgrade and to who?

    A. Ake.
    B. Alonso.
    C. Jones.
    D. McAuley.
    E. Francis.

    Thanks!!

    (and HAPPY NEW YEAR!!)

    The rest of my squad:
    Grant. Pickford.
    Eriksen. Hazard. Siggy. Sanchez. Phillips.
    Costa. Ibra. Origi.

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

      E?

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

      E

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

        maybe to Pieters, Friend/Chambers or Kelly

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

          Pieters is my current thought

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

    What would you do with this? 2 FTs but would like to just use 1 FT so I have 2 for the FA cup break.

    Heaton
    Alonso, David Luiz, Brunt
    Sanchez, Firmino, Sigurdsson, Snodgrass
    Costa, Ibra, Defoe

    Pickford, de Roon, Holebas, Amat

    1. tm245
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 11 months ago

      Siggy the glaring weakness formwise.

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

        I'm not sure

        Look at the stats. They speak volumes. Well worth the keep for his next game then get rid right?

        1. Paul Psychic Octopus
          • 14 Years
          8 years, 11 months ago

          That's what people said before today's game.

          1. Neeskens Under Matip
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 14 Years
            8 years, 11 months ago

            And the one before that...

        2. tm245
          • 14 Years
          8 years, 11 months ago

          Very tough call, esp w a new manager. I am moving on and not looking back, i think.

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

      Honestly?

      The simple Siggy to Lallana swap.

      Enjoy the fights last night btw?

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

        It's tough to take Siggy out when his stats in the last 6 games are top notch.

        I like Lallana but I have Firmino

        Yeah crazy fights. Much respect to Cody, I didn't see that fight coming. Outclassed Cruz

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

          Cody fought a beautiful fight.

          Ok. He could have been a little more clinical and finished him IMO, but he got the belt

          RR was not there psychologically. Wasn't surprised.

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

            You have to question RR as a fighter. 2 losses and both times she has hidden away

            Look at how McGregor and Cruz handled losses

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

              Connor took his loss to Diaz like a man

              And IMO growing from it and addressing his issues made him a far better / more complete fighter

  8. tm245
    • 14 Years
    8 years, 11 months ago

    Alonso assist back on? Gets me about a grey arrow on a -8, nice!

  9. The Red Devil
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 11 months ago

    nice 150k jump to 650k!

  10. Mayo for Sam
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 11 months ago

    Best course of action

    A. Kane > Costa (Have Hazard)
    B. Toby > Ake
    B. Kane + Toby > Kun + Ake
    C. Save

    Heaton
    Alonso, Toby, Friend, Evans, Amat
    Hazard, Phillips, Siggy, Sanchez, Lalana
    Kane, Ibra, Anichebe

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

      Anichibe did his hamstring in so you might want to replace him.

    2. RAFA THE GAFFA
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 11 months ago

      B2

    3. Junior ⚽
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 11 months ago

      C or A

  11. Bleh
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 11 months ago

    Current Team:
    Grant (Jakupovic)
    Alonso, McAuley, Chambers (Jones, Love)
    Hazard, Lallana, Sanchez, Phillips (Fletcher)
    Aguero, Ibra, Negredo

    Active wildcard, 0 in the bank. G2G?

    1. Paul Psychic Octopus
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 11 months ago

      Love, Jakupovic game time?

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

        Better alternatives for the same price?

        1. Paul Psychic Octopus
          • 14 Years
          8 years, 11 months ago

          I don't know the prices off hand, or your TV. But I'd rather have Costa than Aguero, and losing Hazard would allow you to do other, better things. If you want two Chelsea, why not Willian?

  12. dhamphiir
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 11 months ago

    Who should I get for Sigurdsson?
    A. Phillips
    B. Lallana (have Origi)

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

      Phillips doing well but Lallana is just about to move into the bronze medal position in the midfield ranks.

    2. Junior ⚽
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 11 months ago

      B

    3. The 12th Man
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 11 months ago

      I've gone Lallana

    4. Paul Psychic Octopus
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 11 months ago

      No-one talking about Willian.

      1. Hurricane Gilbert
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 11 months ago

        Too much rotation

      2. dhamphiir
        • 10 Years
        8 years, 11 months ago

        I already have 3 Chelsea player (Hazard, Costa and Alonso).

    5. Prøfeßör …
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 11 months ago

      Struggling with this one too. I think I'm going with Lallana.

      I'll need bring in Ake and Brunt within the next couple of GWs.

  13. Junior ⚽
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 11 months ago

    Repost
    -------------------Heaton----------------
    ----------Brunt Alonso Pieters------------
    Can Lallana Hazard Sanchez Siggy
    --------------Costa Ibrahimovic-----------
    Pickford Amat Smith Diomande
    2.1 ITB
    Thoughts on this
    Can and Siggy to Phillips and Pogba/8.9 -4

  14. Pauntley
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 11 months ago

    When Zaha goes to Afcon will he be red flagged so his price won't drop? This is important because if price fixed I can't sell as have owned him since cheap and don't want to buy back at higher price.

    Also if they get knocked out quick do they come home quick?

  15. Mayo for Sam
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 11 months ago

    Wishing you all and your family a very happy and healthy 2017 ❤

  16. RAFA THE GAFFA
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 11 months ago

    Who is actually getting Sergio in this weekend? Can I get a yay or nay? Thanks & HAPPY NEW YEAR to one and all

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

      No way

    2. :
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 11 months ago

      0/

    3. Junior ⚽
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 11 months ago

      nay

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

      Nay

    5. Point-one short
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 11 months ago

      Giving sergio a miss, just hasn't looked like great value under Pep. Happy new year!

    6. Harper_
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 11 months ago

      I'll probably pass up on Kun £12.8 is too much and having 2FT's is great for the 2 week break

  17. nkhoughton
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 11 months ago

    Need to drop Vvd after the transfer of the season, best 5.0 m defender downgrading so I can do siggy to Coutiniho week after

    Own Nyom Alonso Jones Fodder

    1. Carlton P
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 11 months ago

      Probs boro defender/brunt

  18. PvA
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 11 months ago

    For members with Sigurdsson:

    Look at his stats for the last 6 matches and compare him to any other alternative...

    1. Man Chest Hair United
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 11 months ago

      Only stat that matters is points. Swansea are buggered

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

      Last 6 matches equals games from ages ago when he was getting points.

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

        What's a better parameter then... 4 matches?

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

      Yeah I've taken him out, not enough returns.

  19. The 12th Man
    • 12 Years
    8 years, 11 months ago

    Siggy > Lallana done.

    Foster
    Alonso,Ake,Chambers
    Sanchez,Hazard,Mkhitarian,Lallana
    Ibrahimovic,Costa,Origi

    Jakopovic,DeRoon,Jones,Amat.

    0itb 0FT

    Origi > Rondon -4 or keep for Sunderland?

    1. Carlton P
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 11 months ago

      Keep

  20. Heavy Data
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 11 months ago

    Do i play Can against Sunderland or Cabaye against Swansea?? Its a difficult decision to make!¬

    1. Man Chest Hair United
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 11 months ago

      Cabaye

    2. Paul Psychic Octopus
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 11 months ago

      Cabaye

  21. Man Chest Hair United
    • 11 Years
    8 years, 11 months ago

    Considering ditching hazard for ozil for the next 5 weeks of fixtures dumb or worth a punt?

    1. william prunier
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 11 months ago

      Last season he was Mr consistent

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

      Worth a punt, amazing fixtures

    3. v12w12
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 11 months ago

      Keep Haz

  22. The Bandit
    • 15 Years
    8 years, 11 months ago

    For people looking at price changes, an often overlooked feature is the 'fickle player moves' (colour of arrow on right)

    If you look at fallers of FPLS for instance, Jones, Eriksen, Carroll and Hazard were all rising but are now dropping.

  23. PvA
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 11 months ago

    Do we think Iwobi is nailed on?

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

      Nope

  24. WVA
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 11 months ago

    Brunt and De Roon > Ake and Phillips for a -4?

    1. Junior ⚽
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 11 months ago

      No

    2. william prunier
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 11 months ago

      Nah
      Brunt is essential almost

      1. Postman Ty
        • 11 Years
        8 years, 11 months ago

        Did you just call a defender who can't keep clean sheets essential? Jokes. He's a very good option though, absolutely no reason to sell.

    3. Carlton P
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 11 months ago

      Hell no, I've just brought brunt in, already own Phillips tho

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

    Back to 17.6K 😕

    1. The Bandit
      • 15 Years
      8 years, 11 months ago

      Cry me a first post

      Happy new year 🙂

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

        Happy New Year

  26. Hurricane Gilbert
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 11 months ago

    Siggy to:

    A) Chadli
    B) Phillips

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

      Chadli if you want to be saucy. Phillips if you want to be safe and use the funds elsewhere.

      1. Hurricane Gilbert
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 11 months ago

        Saucy Chadli is tempting. At home to the lesser teams he could be a double digit hero.

    2. v12w12
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 11 months ago

      B

    3. Carlton P
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 11 months ago

      Phillips easily, Chadli keeps getting subbed at 60-70 mins

  27. DA Minnion (Former great)
    • 13 Years
    8 years, 11 months ago

    Has Walcott any chance of playing on Tuesday night?
    Or should I just get rid.

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

      Keep if you can

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

      I'd get rid.

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

    Hazard and Morrison to Lallana and Phillips -4 (have Costa)? Yes or no?

    1. v12w12
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 11 months ago

      Yes

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

      Yeah. Do it.

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

    Luiz + Origi > Coleman/Baines + Benteke for free?

    Yay or nay?

  30. PvA
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 11 months ago

    Son nailed?

    1. Le _ Professeur
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 11 months ago

      nope

    2. The Bandit
      • 15 Years
      8 years, 11 months ago

      If you believe in God

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

      No but he should be!