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21 January 2017 1109 comments
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After Mesut Ozil and, more significantly Peter Crouch with an 11-point haul, produced the goods last weekend, it’s time to unveil our latest cast of differentials as we head into Gameweek 22.

This time around, we’ve turned to a trio of midfielders who could be set to profit from favourable fixtures this weekend and beyond.

Kevin Mirallas

Having registered two goals and two assists over the past four Gameweeks, Everton’s Kevin Mirallas has catapulted himself towards the front of the queue among mid-priced midfielders.

The Belgian has been one of the major beneficiaries from the move to a 3-5-2 formation by Toffees boss Ronald Koeman, and looks a great option priced at 6.0 in Fantasy Premier League (FPL).

That’s primarily due to the perfect blend of both form and fixtures, with Everton remaining in the midst of a very kind run (cpl, sto, BOU, mid, SUN) of matches.

Although Mirallas has been transferred in by over 28,000 FPL bosses this week on the back of a 14-point haul in the 4-0 win over Manchester City, he still boasts an ownership of just 2.4%.

His impressive production is certainly not a big surprise when we begin to analyse the underlying statistics. Mirallas has recorded 11 goal attempts over the last four Gameweeks, with six of those arriving from inside the penalty area.

Although Romelu Lukaku and Leighton Baines have been generating the most transfer traffic this week from an Everton perspective, it’s Mirallas, who may just come up with the goods in the clash with Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park.

Dusan Tadic

While Southampton’s Dusan Tadic has been one of the disappointments of the season thus far, the Serbian’s recent performances suggest he may be on the cusp of a return to form.

Tadic has registered just one goal and three assists this term, dropping in price from an initial 7.5 to 7.0 in FPL.

But with Sofiane Boufal out injured, Tadic has reclaimed a regular starting berth over the last three Gameweeks and has registered 10 goal attempts, with six of those arriving from inside the box.

The Southampton midfielder will come up against Leicester City at St Mary’s this weekend, with the Foxes one of only two teams, along with Burnley, who are yet to win on their travels.

Leicester have conceded 21 goals in their 10 away matches so far, and head to the south coast having triumphed in just one of their last six.

It looks a good opportunity for Tadic to get back on track, then, with his pedigree, having scored eight goals and tallied 13 assists last season, in little doubt.

Southampton also face Swansea City, West Ham United and Sunderland in their next four, so Tadic, who is sitting in just 1.3% of FPL squads, could be worth a gamble for those Fantasy managers who are looking to take a risk in midfield.

Nacer Chadli

Although Matt Phillips has stolen the limelight over the last month, it may not be time to write off Nacer Chadli just yet.

The Belgian international started the season with a bang, totalling four goals and two assists in his first five matches, but has failed to produce any attacking returns since, with a period on the sidelines due to a knee injury, setting him back.

It may be a case of fixtures leading to form in the case of Chadli, though, with Tony Pulis’ side hosting Sunderland this afternoon, while their upcoming schedule (mid, STO, whm, BOU, CPL) remains hugely favourable right up to Gameweek 27.

The Sunderland match-up, in particular, is very appealing given that only Swansea City have conceded as many goals as the Black Cats (12) over the last four Gameweeks.

Chadli also has penalty duties in the locker, often a decisive factor when selecting transfer targets.

So while his recent lack of form is a clear concern, it’s unlikely that a player of Chadli’s ability will continue on such a barren run.

With his current ownership standing at just 1.3% in FPL, now might just be the time to roll the dice on the Baggies midfielder.

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  1. Back on the horse
    • 15 Years
    9 years, 6 months ago

    Start Friend (WHM) or Williams (cry) ?

    1. Syd.
      • 17 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      Friend

      Boro are very tight at the back especially at Home

      1. Back on the horse
        • 15 Years
        9 years, 6 months ago

        yeah that's who I've got it on. cheers

    2. andy85wsm
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      • 16 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      Friend for me

  2. The Red Devil
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 6 months ago

    Which one?
    Allen to
    A- Pedro
    B- Stanislas
    C- mirallas
    D- Antonio
    E- hold
    All transfers would be for a hit

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

      Pedro if you can afford

    2. timski8000
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      No hit for me but Iwobi should 100% be in the mix.

  3. AMP
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 6 months ago

    Good morning all

    can not decide on armband ! Pls help

    A. Costa
    B. Hazard

    Much appreciate

    1. Toure The Route
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      Costa for a reliable score
      Hazard for more explosiveness

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

      Hazard because we are 100% sure he'll start.

      1. AMP
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 6 months ago

        If we know that Costa starts 100% who would you go?

        1. Sarri-ball
          • 16 Years
          9 years, 6 months ago

          For me Costa will start. Chelsea have always said it was injury no fall out. (Although seems was)

          They will start him put rumours to bed.
          If on beach be other few weeks of speculation till window shuts

          1. AMP
            • 13 Years
            9 years, 6 months ago

            Agree and think he will score brace.... that is why can not decide Haz or Costa for C!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  4. Jafooli
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 6 months ago

    Southampton given any idea that they are looking to buy someone to replace Fonte.

    Yoshida @ 4.2m could gold.....

    1. Syd.
      • 17 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      They've got 10 days so I guess we will know before the start of the next gameweek

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

        Ah true Syd, but I might need to get him today....

        1. Syd.
          • 17 Years
          9 years, 6 months ago

          It will be difficult for them to get a quality CB at this stage of the season without spending silly money which I don't think they will do so if they do bring one in it will probably be as back up to VVD & Yoshida

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

            Okay sounds good, cheers Syd...

  5. S.Kuqi
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 6 months ago

    Didn't Wenger confirm Bellerin being fit? He still flagged at fpl

    1. Syd.
      • 17 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      Yes said he was available today

      FPL tend not to remove flags until a player coming back from injury actually starts

  6. Scotty B
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 6 months ago

    David Luiz is well overdue a goal

    1. Viprin
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      Or a red card

    2. J ⚒ Gimme ur Mané
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      He won't score at all this season.

      Heard it here first.

  7. wolves_simmo
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 16 Years
    9 years, 6 months ago

    McAuley or Brunt?

    1. Toure The Route
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      Brunt

    2. J ⚒ Gimme ur Mané
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      Brunt for sure

  8. Shrimpy
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 6 months ago

    Lukaku or Kane?

    1. Viprin
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      I'd go Kane

    2. Wild Card this!
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      Kaku

  9. weaver93
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 6 months ago

    1 week punt

    Kun to Costa...

    Then reverse transfer next week...

    Yay or Nay..

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

      Just go to costa and stick imo

      1. weaver93
        • 14 Years
        9 years, 6 months ago

        Thanks

    2. timski8000
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      Next week should be Costa to Ibra if you don't have him.

      Both have Hull at home.

      1. weaver93
        • 14 Years
        9 years, 6 months ago

        thanks

        Currently

        Kun, Lukaku Giroud...

        Not confident on Kun, until they play 2 midfielders
        with more pace than Toure & Zabaleta..

    3. Smudger’s Dirty Dozen
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      Stick

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

    Hi. Anything worth a hit?

    Grant
    Alonso, Valencia, Cedric
    Sanchez, Hazard, Coutinho, Stanislas, Phillips
    Ibra, Giroud

    Pickford, Holebas, Amat, Anichebe

    1. Jimbo-Jones
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      No, looks good.
      I'd look at talk out Cedric - so frustrating when he gets benched. But Holebas is fine for first sub today.

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

        Yeah I have already suffered 2 price drops..

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

    Once Evans and Nyom are back so Brunt is moved out of defence, whose place will Livermore take in midfield do you think?

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

      The question is; will he be moved to the bench? Plenty of options in midfield when they're fit

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

        I'm a Brunt owner and I'm not as sanguine as everyone else about his starting

        Anyone subbed after 53 minutes for any reason should make you think about his nailedness

        1. @persecuted_by_mods
          9 years, 6 months ago

          Think that was a one off, pure domination from Spurs

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

        So Brunt might end up benched you mean?

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

          I can see the likes of McClean and Morrison getting minutes. And Chadli + Phillips will start for sure. I'm not sure though 🙂

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

            Though to be fair McClean came on for Brunt and was rubbish also

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

          Livermore plays cm.brunt is a winger

  12. Gerci
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 6 months ago

    Foster (Pickford)
    Alonso Baines Holebas (Barragan - Amat)
    Hazard Sanchez Lallana Phillips (Allen)
    Wilson Ibra Kane

    2.1 ITB, 2 FT

    Allen -> Mirallas?

  13. gawa11
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 6 months ago

    What do you think of lallana to sanchez? Other options are hazard or erikson out

    1. Sarri-ball
      • 16 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      I think good move

      Wouldn't lose hazard (this week anyway)

  14. Tatty Bojangles
    • 16 Years
    9 years, 6 months ago

    Bench Chamers, Rose or Brunt?

    1. Chris_White
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      Chambers

  15. Jafooli
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 6 months ago

    Ake player profile/stats page on FPL still has him in a Bournemouth top 😮

    If only.......

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

      I'm piling in once he drops to 4.0

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

        Yeah think I will also.....should get a few games

  16. Kane-harry Island
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 6 months ago

    What's up with my WC team?
    Heaton Grant
    Walker Azpi Baines Chamber VVD
    Alli Eriksen Pedro Sanchez Phillips
    Ibra Giroud Crouch

    I need to start climbing in my ML
    Anything worth a change?

    1. Limited & Mediocre Mana…
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      Funds way too spread. Benching problems ahead.

      1. Kane-harry Island
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 6 months ago

        Hmmm...good point. I did that cos Im used to taking regular hits. Just desperate to make that stop.

    2. Kun Tozser
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      Downgrade VVD to 4.5

      Get players your rivals don't have

      1. Kane-harry Island
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 6 months ago

        Cheers

    3. Sillet Bang
      • 16 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      Differentials.......Miralles etc only way if chasing

      1. Kane-harry Island
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 6 months ago

        I'm gonna do this right away. Thanks mate

  17. S.Kuqi
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 6 months ago

    Not much love for Arsenal defence despite great fixtures. Looks 3 cs in next 4.

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

      true. For me it's either Brunt or Monreal in for Holebas. hmm

    2. Syd.
      • 17 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      They are quite expensive

  18. theBoose
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 6 months ago

    I may be a bit Leighton this topic, but any further news on Baines?

    1. Syd.
      • 17 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      His manager did say in the press conference that he expects him to be okay for the weekend

      1. theBoose
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 6 months ago

        Cheers Syd.

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

      This uncertainty's the baine of my life

  19. Ped doggy woof
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 6 months ago

    I'm having a last minute panic transfer swap of my 3 up front - Which is better for this GW:

    A. Kane Ibra Costa
    B. Giroud Kane Costa
    C. Giroud Ibra Costa

    Cheers people

    1. Smoky Johnson
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      A

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

      In terms of nailedness A.
      In terms of form/fixtures C

  20. lasmons
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 6 months ago

    Heaton
    Lovren - Evans - Alonso
    Stanislas - San(C)hez - Alli - Lallana
    Costa - Giroud - Ibra

    Robinson - Allen - Pieters - Holebas

    Save the ft and good to go? Both Evans, Gru and Costa is at risk but the two attackers skould at least get minutes?

  21. JJO
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 6 months ago

    Origi wont start today right?

    1. @persecuted_by_mods
      9 years, 6 months ago

      Doubt it but you never know

    2. Lone Wolf FPL
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      slim to 0

    3. drughi
      • 16 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      very hard to predict

      1. JJO
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 6 months ago

        Well he played 60 mins vs city and 90 in cup
        Really doubt he will play again
        Only question is is even Sturidge gonna start?

    4. John Nerdelbaum
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      im resigned to a 1 pointer

      that probably happens if he starts or not! blimmin useless

  22. JIM BOB
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 6 months ago

    Best captain shout from this lot?

    A) Azpil (HUL)
    B) Coutinho (SWA)
    C) Ozil (BUR)

    Don't like Phillipe being early KO

    1. @persecuted_by_mods
      9 years, 6 months ago

      BCA

    2. Toonmad
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      I've been switching between cut and sanchez for the armband this week.

      Currently got Coutinho, Swans are terrible at the back, Liverpool score lots of goals, winning my ML and no1 else has Cout so taking the gamble as I'm not chasing.

  23. slamdunk
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 6 months ago

    Who to have as sub striker?

    Currently have anichebe and 2.4m itb.

    Many thanks

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

      Defoe if you can afford or Crouchy

    2. Jimbo-Jones
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      I have exactly the same. Sounds like he's fit this week.
      I'd rather save the cash and transfer for a player in my starting 11. Anichebe is still a decent sub.

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

        Cool cheers...as in anichebe might be fit? Just wanna cover the strikers as I have giroud and kun at mo.

  24. BKR
    • 17 Years
    9 years, 6 months ago

    Hope Costa will play this GW?

    1. Jimbo-Jones
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      Hope not! Took him out last week and have the Armband on Haz this week!

  25. Jimbo-Jones
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 6 months ago

    Would you use a FT to upgrade your bench?
    Or bank it and have 2FT next week?

    Heaton
    Walker Alonso Brunt
    Haz (c) Alexis Eriksen Phillips Stanislas
    Giroud Ibra

    Bench: Pickford, Anichebe, Amat, Browning

    1FT, 2.3 ITB

  26. Lone Wolf FPL
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 6 months ago

    Pulis said that he may not play Nyom even if he's available for selection. Is this a hint that Evans is fit and Pulis can make this move?

    1. JIM BOB
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      When did he say that?

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

        "I'm not sure I'll play Allan anyway," he said, before FIFA set a precedent with the Matip ruling. "Him hanging around and on edge wanting to know if he can play or not. It's not good for him. He's trained well and been fine but disappointed he's missed the games."

        http://www.expressandstar.com/sport/west-bromwich-albion-fc/2017/01/20/allan-nyom-tony-pulis-wants-fifa-to-look-at-international-clearance-rules/

      2. Mark
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 19 Years
        9 years, 6 months ago

        Direct quotes here...link in Scout Tweets

        https://t.co/ASuPLlOSRT

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

      Personally I think it's Pulis being a passive-aggressive little whiner and Nyom will play

  27. _Freddo
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 17 Years
    9 years, 6 months ago

    Morning all, any leaked Liverpool team news?

    1. John Nerdelbaum
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      haven't seen anything FS

      Love a cheeky Origi start

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

        Thanks John.

  28. IN SANE IN DE BRUYNE
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 6 months ago

    Bench order:
    1. de Roon 2. Rose 3. Holgate
    Correct?

    1. Syd.
      • 17 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      I would start Rose

    2. Sillet Bang
      • 16 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      1 Rose

  29. andy85wsm
    • Has Moderation Rights
    • 16 Years
    9 years, 6 months ago

    Captain tough this week. Think I'm going Sanchez or Hazard.

    Ibra next week though!

    1. Syd.
      • 17 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      It is just tough because quite a few players have very juicy fixtures.

      Think I will stick with Sanchez

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

      Sanchez for me.

    3. The Overthinker
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      It's time to take risk . This kind of gameweek is the best chance to lessen the gap . It might backfire too
      Captain firmino

      1. Sillet Bang
        • 16 Years
        9 years, 6 months ago

        good luck with that one! bet you bottle it

  30. Frozen Mukluks
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 6 months ago

    On the WC and wouldn't mind your thoughts...

    Heaton
    Alonso Baines Chambers
    San(C)hez, Hazard Pedro Phillips
    Zlatan Lukaka Kane

    SUBS: Jakupovic Yoshida Holegate Hojbjerg

    0 ITB

    Good to go?

    1. Sillet Bang
      • 16 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      Shocking bench!