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15 January 2017 2959 comments
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After Everton’s 4-0 hammering of Man City at Goodison, we head over to Old Trafford for the final match of Gameweek 21.

As expected, Zlatan Ibrahimovic has recovered from illness to take his place in the Man United starting XI against Liverpool.

The most captained player for this round of fixtures, United’s frontman has been handed the armband by over 18% of Fantasy Premier League managers on the back of nine goals and four assists in his last nine league outings.

With the schedule smiling kindly on Jose Mourinho’s men from next week onwards, Paul Pogba – with two goals and a pair of assists in five – has the chance to stake a claim for a place in our five-man midfields.

Jurgen Klopp, meanwhile, opts against starting Philippe Coutinho for the first time since Gameweek 13 and names the fit-again playmaker on the bench instead.

Recovered from an ankle injury, the Brazilian is second only to Dele Alli for transfers in for midfielders since yesterday’s deadline passed, rising in price to 8.3 overnight.

With a plum home clash against Swansea up next, we’re keeping a keen eye on the Reds’ main men, with Adam Lallana and Roberto Firmino handed the wide roles on either side of Divock Origi as Daniel Sturridge warms the bench along with Coutinho.

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  1. We Will Klopp you
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 3 months ago

    In a bit of a pickle, I want to do Kun out for Kane, I fancy Spurs vs City's horrible defence but if I do that I'll have the same strike force as my mini-league rival (Kane, Ibra, Defoe), hence why I want to do Defoe to Lukaku too after Defoe rises, what are people's thoughts on these moves? Would give me a strike force of Kane, Ibra Lukaku or am I unnecessarily looking for differentials where there are none.

    Full current team is:
    Heaton Grant
    Rose Baines Alonso Brunt Chambers
    San(c)hez Alli Phillips Stanislas Fraser
    Ibrahimovic Aguero Defoe

    His is:
    Courtois Pickford
    Walker Gibson Monreal Cedric Brunt
    Siggy Snoddy Fraser Phillips Lallana
    Ibra Kane Defoe

    Also have another rival whose team is:
    Grant Foster
    Alonso Gibson Van Dijk Amat Prodl
    Sanchez Hazard Alli Stanislas Fletcher
    Costa Negredo Ibra

    Sorry for the essay

    1. Limited & Mediocre Mana…
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      Who cares what your ML rival has? Pick the players you think will score the most points.

      1. KUNingas
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 3 months ago

        This

      2. Del Griffiths
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 3 months ago

        I'd agree with this, a wee bit early in the season to be second guessing rivals. DGWs to come!

    2. saint4life
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      Alli more than capable of keeping pace with kane. Your rival doesn't even have sanchez and your defence is much stronger. I'd look at downgrading one of those back 4 personally though. if you want another differential I would look at a Chelsea attacker, probably pedro being most affordable. However kun is still the best differential, when he scores a hat trick against spurs and kane blanks you'll be feeling stupid. He has a great record against spurs and theyre home in whats fast becoming a must win game to turn their season back around. I don't have aguero currently and know full well he is the one player that can destroy my game week

  2. Make United Great Again
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 3 months ago

    Frustrating result. 3 good chances missed 🙁

    1. makaveli123
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      Liverpool were there to be taken. But we were so disjointed I'll take it all day.

    2. TJ_777
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      Mkhi was very frustrating

  3. internal error
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 3 months ago

    Missed this. Klopp raging

    https://twitter.com/LFCMostar/status/820692550268887040

    1. SC not pearls before swine
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      That was a pretty infuriating sequence. And Herrea grabbing his face after Firmino pushed him in the chest. I get it, but still infuriating.

      1. internal error
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 3 months ago

        So annoying. Cant stand Herrera.

  4. Cornholi0
    • 15 Years
    9 years, 3 months ago

    Would you do this for -4 if you don`t have any Liverpool players?:

    Giroud and Mutch out

    Coutinho and Barnes in

    1. Hansel
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      Nah, hold or do Gru -> Defoe

    2. MTPockets
        9 years, 3 months ago

        Not unless Giroud's definitely injured.

    3. Forza Papac
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      Baines or Rose?

      1. Hansel
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 15 Years
        9 years, 3 months ago

        Rose

      2. Cornholi0
        • 15 Years
        9 years, 3 months ago

        Baines for me

      3. Limited & Mediocre Mana…
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 3 months ago

        Rose

      4. Eddie
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 3 months ago

        Rose if you have the extra case, I'm happy with Baines though.

    4. Mane in the Bank
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      Are current bps in Man U vs Liverpool game final? I'm not sure whether these individual points change to reflect team results e.g. a winning or tying goal.

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

        No such thing as tying goal in bps.

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

        They aren't final yet.

    5. Hansel
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      One blank in 10 for Ibra. Class!

      1. diesel001
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 3 months ago

        What about the blanks before that though?

        1. Limited & Mediocre Mana…
          • 10 Years
          9 years, 3 months ago

          Variance

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

          That was class as well I think.

        3. diesel001
          • 9 Years
          9 years, 3 months ago

          GW3 to GW12 (10 GWs) he scored 32 pts. Shows this game is all about timing of transfers.

    6. Ravager
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      Just a query for now. Too much to do Siggy > Stanislas? If you already own Allen/Phillips?

      Gonna use the cash to beef up my forward line..

      1. Stokelona
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 3 months ago

        I did it last week to fund Defoe to Lukaku, but that midfield does sound cheap. Suppose price is just a number though, and if Phillips and Stanislas are playing like 7m players then what's the point in spending more, might as well max out on the strikers. Then again, can they continue it?

    7. Davido989
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      Another goal from an offside position. Sigh.

      1. Syd.
        • 16 Years
        9 years, 3 months ago

        It wasn't even a tight decision he was a yard offside

        1. Davido989
          • 15 Years
          9 years, 3 months ago

          It's happened quite a few times in recent weeks now.

          1. Syd.
            • 16 Years
            9 years, 3 months ago

            I know and it seems to be quickly forgotten about by the press and the fanboys

            1. Rolls-Royce
              • 12 Years
              9 years, 3 months ago

              I thought all four goals were fairly legit.

              1. Syd.
                • 16 Years
                9 years, 3 months ago

                Didn't see the game but not surprised we all know that City play crab football and have a really soft under belly

      2. John t penguin
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 3 months ago

        That assistant made so many mistakes

        1. Somalion
          • 16 Years
          9 years, 3 months ago

          Utd had a chance beforehand that was onside flagged offside because the lino didn't see Arnold

      3. TJ_777
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 3 months ago

        Tbf Manu have been screwed by penni decisions this season

        goes both ways

        1. TJ_777
          • 11 Years
          9 years, 3 months ago

          peno*

    8. GoodFella93
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      I know the answer but:

      a) Ibrah & Alli
      b) Kane & Pogba (-4)

      May I also ask for your answer if I had 2 FTs to use?

      Cheers

      1. Cornholi0
        • 15 Years
        9 years, 3 months ago

        A

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

        Ibra and Alli even if on a wc

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

        A

      4. MTPockets
          9 years, 3 months ago

          a whatever.

        • GoodFella93
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 9 Years
          9 years, 3 months ago

          Thanks, just needed something to suppress my addiction to taking hits.

      5. Smoky Johnson
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 3 months ago

        Wait to see if Costa plays Hull or pull the trigger and get Kane/Lukaku?
        (got Ibra/Defoe)

        1. Eddie
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 13 Years
          9 years, 3 months ago

          I pulled the trigger last night. Can't take the suspense.

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

        Hi.
        Pogba->
        A) Eriksen
        B) Coutinho

        Sanchez, Hazard, Pogba, Stanislas, Phillips
        Ibra, Giroud, Anichebe

        1. micsway
          • 12 Years
          9 years, 3 months ago

          A

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

          Erik

        3. GoodFella93
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 9 Years
          9 years, 3 months ago

          The simple answer is A) Eriksen.

          However, I would swap him for Coutinho for Swansea (h) and then next week - after Hazard plays Hull (h) - drop Hazard for Eriksen and upgrade Stanislas or a defender.

      7. Clifford☯
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 3 months ago

        Which One looks better ?

        A) Rose + Lukaku
        B) Baines + Kane

        1. micsway
          • 12 Years
          9 years, 3 months ago

          B

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

          50/50

        3. Limited & Mediocre Mana…
          • 10 Years
          9 years, 3 months ago

          All four

          But B by a hair

        4. F4L
          • 11 Years
          9 years, 3 months ago

          B

      8. Sp0rting
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 3 months ago

        Maybe I should stop benching Davies.

        Two weeks in a row.

      9. THFC4LIFE
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 3 months ago

        So that 3rd Everton goal is defo going to Davies?

        1. Dreams
          • 9 Years
          9 years, 3 months ago

          Yes

      10. Jimjam
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 15 Years
        9 years, 3 months ago

        Is a Chelsea attacker necessary? If so, whom?

        1. micsway
          • 12 Years
          9 years, 3 months ago

          vs. Hull yes, Alonso lol

      11. micsway
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 3 months ago

        Pedro = viable short term option?

        1. Limited & Mediocre Mana…
          • 10 Years
          9 years, 3 months ago

          Yes IMO

        2. Chris_White
          • 14 Years
          9 years, 3 months ago

          Yes.

      12. Eddie
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 3 months ago

        Is Holgate likley to keep getting many starts?

        1. Tommy J
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 16 Years
          9 years, 3 months ago

          I think general consensus is no-only against top teams

          1. Eddie
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 13 Years
            9 years, 3 months ago

            Thanks. That's even more helpful then one opinion.

      13. David Brains - OH NO!
        • 14 Years
        9 years, 3 months ago

        Aguero + Ake ---> Ibra + Baines (-4)

        Yes or no?

        1. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
          • 15 Years
          9 years, 3 months ago

          aguero has spurs next, loves a goal v spurs

          1. David Brains - OH NO!
            • 14 Years
            9 years, 3 months ago

            Yeah, I remember the 5 goals or whenever he scored against spurs but it's a different aguero this year... spurs are much stronger in defence too

        2. micsway
          • 12 Years
          9 years, 3 months ago

          can you hold off on the hit?

          1. David Brains - OH NO!
            • 14 Years
            9 years, 3 months ago

            I've got exact money... it's now or never

            1. Limited & Mediocre Mana…
              • 10 Years
              9 years, 3 months ago

              Do it IMO. I sold Aguero about an hour ago and suddenly I have all this flexibility in my team. Man City are a no go zone unless something drastically changes.

        3. Limited & Mediocre Mana…
          • 10 Years
          9 years, 3 months ago

          Yes

        4. Business Cat
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 11 Years
          9 years, 3 months ago

          I'd 100% push the button!

        5. RamaJama
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 13 Years
          9 years, 3 months ago

          Do it!

      14. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
        • 15 Years
        9 years, 3 months ago

        triggerlips has valencia

        #triggerlipsknows

        1. Syd.
          • 16 Years
          9 years, 3 months ago

          Does he have Alonso?

        2. Lizard Lips
          • 13 Years
          9 years, 3 months ago

          His rank suggests he doesn't know now the competition has heated up.

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

          More about who he doesn't have.

      15. Syd.
        • 16 Years
        9 years, 3 months ago

        Pogba should have been hooked

        Did his price tag keep him on the pitch?

        1. Davido989
          • 15 Years
          9 years, 3 months ago

          Pathetic player. All about his brand and you have fanboys posting his passes vs dross like Sunderland, Boro etc.

          1. Rolls-Royce
            • 12 Years
            9 years, 3 months ago

            lol

          2. KingNidge
            • 10 Years
            9 years, 3 months ago

            Wee berbs is fuming hehe

        2. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
          • 15 Years
          9 years, 3 months ago

          can't take him off on the day he is promoting his hashtag and emoji

          bad for business

        3. Rolls-Royce
          • 12 Years
          9 years, 3 months ago

          *his hairstyle

        4. TJ_777
          • 11 Years
          9 years, 3 months ago

          Mou never takes off Ibra and Pogba. It can be frustrating when one/both have a bad game

      16. Somalion
        • 16 Years
        9 years, 3 months ago

        Carra and Souness getting tetchy with each other

      17. F4L
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 3 months ago

        Rose, Pogba Giroud -> Alonso Philips and Kane for a -4?

      18. Son of Rambo
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 3 months ago

        Baines has been an amazing buy the last three Gameweeks:
        7
        15
        6

        1. diesel001
          • 9 Years
          9 years, 3 months ago

          Agree - my best transfer of the season.

      19. JJCF_96
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 3 months ago

        What time do autosubs drop?

      20. ᶠᶦˡᵗʰʸLucre $$$
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 3 months ago

        91 point ML lead cut to 17 points this GW.......

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

          Rival scored 118?

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

              Game on 😯

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

              Holy mackerel !

          1. Postman Ty
            • 11 Years
            9 years, 3 months ago

            Mine actually scored exactly 118.

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

          I once lost a 60 point ML lead with 2 weeks (one of them a DGW) left. I captained Aguero who got injured in the first DGW match, rival captained Yaya who tore it up.

      21. # Young Gun SEAMUS #
        • 14 Years
        9 years, 3 months ago

        i want one liverpool midfielder who should i get in

        1.firminho
        2.lallana
        3.coutinho

        1. Dreams
          • 9 Years
          9 years, 3 months ago

          3

        2. diesel001
          • 9 Years
          9 years, 3 months ago

          1 for me. Think Firmino will go back up top.

          1. Eddie
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 13 Years
            9 years, 3 months ago

            Nah, not with Sturridge in the wings, too risky. Defo Cout.

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

            Are you kidding me? He has destroyed my season. If he's really back that would be the best troll of my see.

            1. diesel001
              • 9 Years
              9 years, 3 months ago

              Sturridge injury prone.
              Origi flopped today.

              Can Henderson Wijnaldum
              Coutinho Firmino Lallana

              Looks good to me.

        3. moz_1983
          • 13 Years
          9 years, 3 months ago

          Cout would be 1st choice.

        4. F4L
          • 11 Years
          9 years, 3 months ago

          Cout

        5. RamaJama
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 13 Years
          9 years, 3 months ago

          2

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

          3

      22. Pariße
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 3 months ago

        Time to get Coutinho back? He's looking dangerous right away.

        1. Chris_White
          • 14 Years
          9 years, 3 months ago

          I'm captaining next week.

        2. Tommy J
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 16 Years
          9 years, 3 months ago

          Might holde on to Haz for next game and then consider cout

        3. Pasqualinho
          • 16 Years
          9 years, 3 months ago

          At home to Swansea?

        4. GoodFella93
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 9 Years
          9 years, 3 months ago

          Definitely and his price will fly back up to around £8.6 in no time. I brought him in last week on WC and benched him, choosing to play Crouch instead. Will probably captain him against Swansea, although it's a toss up between him and Sanchez.

      23. WDT
        • 14 Years
        9 years, 3 months ago

        Still seeing everyone suggest Rose unanimously over Walker on here. Is this just due to his shots on goal stats? Walker is rinsing him for Bonus pts this season

        1. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
          • 15 Years
          9 years, 3 months ago

          both look dangerous, I prefer rose but he is on 8 yellows so could soon see 2 game ban

        2. GoodFella93
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 9 Years
          9 years, 3 months ago

          For me there's no difference between the two really. I've had Walker since the start so only considered Rose when I was considering doubling up on Spurs defence.

          Must remember that a full backs shots on goal are usually from outside the box and rarely test the keeper too much.

      24. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
        • 15 Years
        9 years, 3 months ago

        Might get aguero in next week 😎