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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. PvA
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 11 months ago

    Away day galore for me in GW20

    Anyone else?

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

      7/11 away including my whole midfield

  2. Yank Revolution
    • 14 Years
    8 years, 11 months ago

    Transfers made (-4), I like it.

    Hazard to Lallana
    Origi to Costa
    Siggy to Phillips

    Gives me:
    Heaton/Foster
    Alonso/McCauley/Cedric/Holebas/Amat
    Sanchez/Eriksen/Lallana/Phillips/Allen
    Ibra/Costa/Defoe

    0.8 itb

    1. George James
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 11 months ago

      Benching headache

      1. Reggie Nainggolan
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 11 months ago

        Amat Allen and holebas

      2. Yank Revolution
        • 14 Years
        8 years, 11 months ago

        Yup, and I can rotate in Holebas or Allen when I need to.

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

      That's ok. I'd keep Origi for another GW.

      1. Yank Revolution
        • 14 Years
        8 years, 11 months ago

        Too nervous about his playing time

  3. Everyday im Schneiderlin
    • 11 Years
    8 years, 11 months ago

    If i activate my wildcard tonight will ut expire tomorrow with games being played monday?

    1. Ange Ball
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 11 months ago

      No

    2. Reggie Nainggolan
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 11 months ago

      It'll expire on the next deadline which is Monday 11am

    3. AK ⭐
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 11 months ago

      Nope, it will expire before next Gameweek's deadline.

      1. Everyday im Schneiderlin
        • 11 Years
        8 years, 11 months ago

        So thats monday 11am.? Thanks

  4. Ange Ball
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 11 months ago

    Oki lads 2016 was terrible fantasy year for me.

    I want to go into 2017 on good run.

    What do you think of the following moves I feel that Kane will be amongst the goals versus Chelsea.

    A) Ibra Kane out
    Aguero Lukaku IN

    B) Siggy out Sterling IN

    C) Wait enjoy the count down.

    1. George James
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 11 months ago

      C

    2. Les Bleus
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 11 months ago

      I like B

    3. norwegian-forest-cats
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 11 months ago

      B

  5. Les Bleus
    • 14 Years
    8 years, 11 months ago

    Anyone know why Nyom was taken off at the half?

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

      Nope but I reckon it was because he is rubbish

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

      I think it's because he was booked and looking at risk of being sent off

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

    GTG for GW20?

    Heaton
    Alonso, David Luiz, Brunt
    Sanchez (c), Firmino, Lallana, Snodgrass
    Costa, Ibra (v), Defoe

    Pickford, de Roon, Holebas, Amat

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

      1 FT but I could bank it

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

      Save

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

        Cheers

    3. FPL Virgin
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 11 months ago

      Are you not tempted to do Firmino to Lallana for some extra cash?

      1. FPL Virgin
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 11 months ago

        Whoops. Just seen your double Liverpool. You don't see that much these days!

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

          😎

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

          Going to get rid of 1 (likely Firmino) after the next game. I just got Lallana for Sig and no point selling Firmino before Sunderland

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

        I have both lol

    4. Reggie Nainggolan
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 11 months ago

      Yeah nothing major required. Depending on your preference snoddy or Phillips and get rid of holebas soon. Other than that gtg

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

        Cheers

        Snoddy is staying for the next few weeks before his fixtures turn

  7. ZakAFC_
    • 12 Years
    8 years, 11 months ago

    Cedric or Holebas out first? 0.2 ITB.

    Considering Cedric > Brunt

    1. Reggie Nainggolan
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 11 months ago

      Go with what I said. Trust me

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

        Can't do Holebas to Brunt. Would only have 4.9.

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

    Siggy to Phillips for free?

    Yes or No

    1. Straitpizza187
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 11 months ago

      I'm thinking the same in order to do Kane - Aguero.

      Something feels wrong about bringing in a West Brom attacker though....

    2. Rich2086
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 11 months ago

      Iv got Siggy and if i had the free transfer left to do it i would. I like Siggy and pretty much whatever Swansea do will be through him but Swansea are terrible and their fixtures are almost as bad. I'll Wildcard him out next week for Phillips

    3. The Rock
      • 16 Years
      8 years, 11 months ago

      Yes.

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

    Are taking hits to much of a risk given there will likely be rotation?. Could end up getting in players that will be rested and that will annoy 😀

    1. Straitpizza187
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 11 months ago

      I would guess anyone who was 'rested' today, will play midweek.

      Would only take a hit if the player you're losing is injured/suspended.

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

        Well I did think of Phillips for Haz and Kun for Origi.. I dunno lol

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

      This is a great point.

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

        Indeed, which is why VVD red card not such a bind...

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

    Who are valuable under 5 defenders with good fixtures ?

    Who is best under 5 midfielder ?

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

      I would say De Roon

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

      Ake

      de Roon

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

        Ake bad fixtures
        I think they will concede each game

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

      Friend

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

      Ake has 48pts last 7 games he's played. Hazard 36pts

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

        No guarantee he will score each game. Next is arsenal and next matches are not easy

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

    1) lallana (sun)
    2) sanchez (bou)
    3) haz (tot)
    4) sterling (BUR)
    5) philips (HUL)
    6) ibr (whu)
    7) costa (tot)
    8) defoe (LIV)

    Bench one please 🙁

    1. norwegian-forest-cats
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 11 months ago

      8

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

      8

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

      Defoe

    4. Les Bleus
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 11 months ago

      😯

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

        ??

        1. Les Bleus
          • 14 Years
          8 years, 11 months ago

          I haven't a clue.

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

            Was thinking benching costa or hazard for philips lol..

            1. Les Bleus
              • 14 Years
              8 years, 11 months ago

              Would definitely not bench either. I'd probably bench Defoe like the guys said up there.

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

                I see.. Thank you and cheers 🙂

  12. Weasel51
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 11 months ago

    Heaton Pickford
    Alonso Evans Pieters Amat Marriappa
    Sanchez Phillips Hazard Antonio
    Kane Ibra Origi

    1 ft 2.4 ITB

    A) Kane > Kun
    B) Kane to Costa
    C) Origi > Benteke
    D) opinions?

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

      B and c

      1. Weasel51
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 11 months ago

        -4?

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

          C first and B on next gw

          1. Weasel51
            • 9 Years
            8 years, 11 months ago

            Cheers mate

  13. FPL Puppy
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 11 months ago

    Happy new year from Sweden! Wishing you all a wonderful 2017, in real life and FPL! 🙂

    1. Les Bleus
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 11 months ago

      Cheers mate. Happy new year to you too.

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

      Happy New Year to you as well!

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

    Crazy to keep Siggy for at least the Palace fixture? Haven't watched Swansea lately but is it worth a hit?

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

      Swansea were anonymous on the highlights

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

        Dang, that bad? Thanks though

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

      I think Big Sam will have Palace tightened up by now, but it isn't a crazy idea

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

        May bench him then. Within 2 pts of my cash league. Can't afford to take hits just yet

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

          If you're keeping then it's probably best to play him. He may get a penalty, you never know.

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

      They were awful today. Can't see them scoring v Palace.

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

        Looked so good as an option a few weeks ago. Swansea smh...

    4. The Rock
      • 16 Years
      8 years, 11 months ago

      Not crazy. I'm keeping him for one more week. Mainly due to more pressing issues though.

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

        Same here

  15. reason17
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 11 months ago

    Does anyone know why Nyom was substituted off? Is he still nailed on?

    1. FPL Virgin
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 11 months ago

      He had to pack for AFCON.

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

        I thought he wasn't going now ??

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

      Because he was booked I think

    3. Ravager
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 11 months ago

      Didn't want to chance a second yellow

  16. FPL Virgin
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 11 months ago

    Advice, please, Gents.

    What to do:

    1) Jones > Dann
    2) Firmino > Lallana
    3) Both for a -4
    4) Save FT.

    Thanks for your help 🙂

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

      1

      1. FPL Virgin
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 11 months ago

        Even though he is likely to be back with Bailey off to AFCON before West Ham?

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

      4.

      I'd only do 1 after watching Palace tomorrow at least.

    3. Weasel51
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 11 months ago

      Save out of those

    4. norwegian-forest-cats
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 11 months ago

      4

    5. The Rock
      • 16 Years
      8 years, 11 months ago

      A

      1. FPL Virgin
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 11 months ago

        You were the only one to say A ... how come?

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

      Save, Jones should play the next game
      Firminos time will come

  17. rjcv177
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 11 months ago

    Needing Kun??

    Grant (pick)
    Clyne, McAuley, holebas (alonso, amat)
    Sanchez, haz, lallana, siggy (de roon)
    Ibra, costa, llorente

    Haz+siggy+llorente TO kun, philips and best of cabaye/townsend???

  18. Rococo
    • 11 Years
    8 years, 11 months ago

    Hi all. Is Mane around for Sunderland game?

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

      yes

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

        Thanks mate.

  19. Aston-villain
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 11 months ago

    Tryoming to preserve a bit of value whilst making a small improvement...so what do you think if this move?

    Siggy+Walcott out for Lallana+Phillips -4

    Will allow me enough cash to downgrade Mane next week and upgrade Benteke to Aguero

    1. The Rock
      • 16 Years
      8 years, 11 months ago

      Sounds like a great plan.

  20. Mockingbird
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 11 months ago

    Heaton/Pickford
    Alonso/Jones/Francis/Nyom/Amat
    Sanchez/Hazard/Eriksen/Siggy/de Roon
    Zlatan/Costa/Defoe
    2ft/0.5 itb

    A. Siggy -> Philips
    B. Hazard+Defoe->Philips+Aguero
    C. Defoe->Rondon
    D. Siggy->lallana

    1. Aston-villain
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 11 months ago

      D....but A if u want Aguero soon and need to free up some cash

  21. THFC4LIFE
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 11 months ago

    Would you do Defoe and ibra to benteke and aguero for -4?

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

      Definitely don't drop Ibra. I also have Defoe, solid option, pens, highest % team goal involvement in the league

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

        Nnoooo

    2. Aston-villain
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 11 months ago

      I would rather have Ibra over Aguero atm

    3. The Rock
      • 16 Years
      8 years, 11 months ago

      Personally no. Ibra in great form.

    4. THFC4LIFE
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 11 months ago

      What about Defoe to benteke?

  22. Dušan Citizen
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    8 years, 11 months ago

    HAPPY NEW YEAR FROM SERBIA TO ALL!

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

      Cheers! Wish you the best

  23. Smurf
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 16 Years
    8 years, 11 months ago

    How did Haz look today?

  24. ryacoo
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 11 months ago

    Still worth doing Kane to Aguero?

    1. Reggie Nainggolan
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 11 months ago

      Wait and see how Kane does tomorrow

    2. Kanga roo
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 11 months ago

      Wait and see how Kane goes this week.

  25. Reggie Nainggolan
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 11 months ago

    Phillips or Aguero?

    Sounds silly but go with it

    1. The Rock
      • 16 Years
      8 years, 11 months ago

      Aguero.

      But it can't just be that simple.

      1. Reggie Nainggolan
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 11 months ago

        I know. If I do Phillips only I can't get aguero in the future.
        If I don't get Phillips I can get aguero with a hit

    2. Ryan
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 11 months ago

      Phillips

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

      Kun

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

    Last time due to many reply fails XD
    RMT
    -------------------Heaton----------------
    ----------Brunt Alonso Pieters------------
    Can Lallana Hazard Sanchez Siggy
    --------------Costa Ibrahimovic-----------
    Pickford Amat Smith Diomande 2.1 ITB

    Going to do Siggy to Phillips tonight
    Can to Pogba -4 tomorrow.
    Yes No?

    Happy new year!

    1. THFC4LIFE
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 11 months ago

      Why not

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

        Anyone better than Pgba at 8.5

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

          Alli

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

          The simple answer is no.

          I'd even prefer him to Mkhi at the moment. Pogba is nailed and a BAPS monster. He just needs to become more clinical. Also, Mourinho wouldn't dare put him at left-back.

          http://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/manchester-united-news-mourinho-mkhitaryan-12390690

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

      Good moves!

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

        Ty.

    3. Rococo
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 11 months ago

      I like it. Doing Siggy to Philips tonight as well.

  27. Weasel51
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 11 months ago

    Kane and Hazard >> Aguero and De Bruyne -4??

    Yay or nay

    1. Reggie Nainggolan
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 11 months ago

      Not de bruyne imo

    2. The Rock
      • 16 Years
      8 years, 11 months ago

      That's a lot of city. Can you hold on to Hazard and bring in aguero for Kane?

      1. Weasel51
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 11 months ago

        I can think that's what I'll do tbh.

        Stuck between Costa and Kun. Think I'll more than likely go Kun.

  28. Cooper123
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    8 years, 11 months ago

    How did Aguero look, anyone?

    Still worth bringing in him and Philips, for Origi and Hazard?

    1. Weasel51
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 11 months ago

      I would.

      Aguero is Aguero. Simple.

    2. Yank Revolution
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 11 months ago

      Did nothing all game

  29. NATSTER
    • 15 Years
    8 years, 11 months ago

    Should I get Lallana before price rise or wait a week ?

    (A) Siggy + Hazard + Kane -> Phillips + Lallana + Aguero (-8)
    (B) Siggy + Kane -> Phillips + Aguero (-4)

    If I wait, my DF will be Evans / Friend instead of Brunt.

    1. Teahupo'o
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 11 months ago

      If not too much value tied up in Hazard, A for me.

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

        Bought 9.9

      2. Reggie Nainggolan
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 11 months ago

        Agree

  30. MMN
    • 11 Years
    8 years, 11 months ago

    Foster Pickford
    Alonso McAuley Pieters Amat Jones
    Sanchez Phillips Hazard Firmini Siggy
    Costa Ibra Anichebe

    2 ft 0 ITB

    A) Siggy & Anichebe > Benteke & 4.5 mid
    B) Siggy & Anichebe > Lallana & Barnes
    C) Other?

    1. Reggie Nainggolan
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 11 months ago

      B