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21 January 2017 2558 comments
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Saturday treats us to one final fixture as Man City and Tottenham Hotspur go head-to-head at the Etihad in the 5.30pm kick-off.

Mauricio Pochettino’s men arrive on the back of six straight wins and with the schedule turning in their favour from next weekend, this evening’s match affords us the chance to get in some early scouting.

Harry Kane earned more transfers in than any player ahead of Gameweek 22 after netting six times in the last four fixtures, yet the Spurs midfield offers equally enticing options.

Christian Eriksen has served up six double-figure hauls in nine, whilst seven goals and an assist in the last five from Dele Alli has seen him match the Dane’s tally of 121 FPL points so far.

A single goal in four underlines Sergio Aguero’s recent toils up top, though with West Ham, Swansea and Bournemouth to follow, the City striker cannot be overlooked.

All eyes are on Gabriel Jesus, though the new boy only makes the bench as Pep Guardiola looks to ease him into his new surrounds after arriving from Brazilian outfit Palmeiras.

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  1. Jet5605
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Hey guys, some help would be appreciated. 2 FT and 0.8 ITB

    A - Costa > Kane
    B - Costa > Lukaku
    C - Costa > Carroll
    D - Other?

    Options B & C mean I can upgrade Holebas & Amat > McAuley & Jones whereas Option A leaves me skint.

    Heaton - Pickford
    Pieters - Holebas - Amat - Williams - Brunt
    Lallana - Eriksen - Phillips - Stanislas - Sanchez
    Ibra - Giroud - Costa

  2. F4L
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    A - Antonio, Coleman Brunt
    or
    B - Lukaku, Nyom, Holgate?

    1. PvA
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      B

    2. saint4life
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      A

    3. Ha.
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      A

    4. Tomcooper9
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      A

  3. AdamJ91
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Poor weekend so far for me. 23 points with 3 to play including captain Sanchez.

    Anyway, Lovren to Baines a good move?

    Current defence is (Walker - VVD - Lovren - Friend - Amat)

    1. Cpt Crunch Scott talent
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Yes

    2. Tomcooper9
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Definitely a good move

  4. Lav
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Hazard + Holebas ~> Alli + Coleman for free is done.

    Foster
    Alonso Coleman Cedric
    Sanchez Eriksen Alli Stan
    Ibra Costa Rondon

    Pick de Roon Friend Ake

    1. KUNingas
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Looks nice

      1. Lav
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        Cheers. Rough week so far but thats FPL

        1. KUNingas
          • 10 Years
          9 years, 1 month ago

          Yeah same here..

  5. Jimmy Boy
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    If he played for any other team I would love to punt on Sane, but for all we know Pep's rotation could see him miss out on next six games

    1. ★Kuntheman★
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      To heck with it. Im bringing him in for Lallana.

  6. PvA
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Only watched the 1st half... thoughts on Aguero?

    1. ★Kuntheman★
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Played well. Too unselfish.

      1. PvA
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        I saw he had a few good moments in the 1st half... worth keeping now right?

        1. ★Kuntheman★
          • 10 Years
          9 years, 1 month ago

          Definitely

    2. MTPockets
        9 years, 1 month ago

        Ok. Team totally dominated. Personally think they need to drop Sterling.

      • tisza
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        played well enough but just doesn't seem to be the focus of the City attack. be interesting to see the stats when they're done as all the other attacking players seemed to have as many chances/touches in the box as he did.
        But someone soon is going to get a hiding off City at home.

    3. bojack
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      14 points from six.

      Fabulous 😎

      1. PvA
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        I have a decent score now (no gloat) because I moved back to my ownership tactic in a more positive way.

        If I wasn't doing it I'd probably have a worse score than you

        1. bojack
          • 9 Years
          9 years, 1 month ago

          What's the tactic?

          1. PvA
            • 9 Years
            9 years, 1 month ago

            Balancing higher owned and differential players. I took Alonso out for a hit last week and still got a green arrow

    4. Whats the Mata?
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Help needed

      Holebas to ?
      A. Brunt
      B. Baines/Coleman
      C. Holgate (Helps getting Kane)

      Remaining defense is
      Walker Alonso Amat Evans

      1. Whats the Mata?
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        I guess people here hate me xD

      2. RamaJama
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        A

      3. Tomcooper9
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        A or B.

    5. DA Minnion (Former great)
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Is Alli, Erik and Rose still okay or do I need Kane and get rid of one of these.

      1. Karan_G14
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        I have the same players and I'm sticking.

      2. Tomcooper9
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        Next two games for spurs are great. Would stick with and not bother using transfers for that move

    6. ZakAFC_
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Low average?

    7. HurriKane
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Need an Big haul from Alexis(C) o save my gw

      Only 2 out of 10 from ml captained him ( Was Mostly Ibra and Phillips)

      1. bojack
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        Me too.

    8. justmatt
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      27 with Sanchez(c), Giroud, Hazard, Alonso & Heaton to go... Could be worse. Red arrow tonight and hope for the best tomorrow!

      1. bojack
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        Pretty decent.

        1. justmatt
          • 10 Years
          9 years, 1 month ago

          I'm happy enough, just need Sanchez to score well tomorrow.

      2. Tomcooper9
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        Very similar, 26 points with all those left to come also.

        1. justmatt
          • 10 Years
          9 years, 1 month ago

          On paper tomorrow looks very favourable but so did Pool v Swansea...

    9. Arteta
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Daniels owners - what are you doing? I think I've had enough.

      1. bojack
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        Bournemouth don't do clean sheets.

        1. Arteta
          • 10 Years
          9 years, 1 month ago

          You're right. Worst buy of the season for me. 2 points against Hull and Watford are disgrace. I knew he was overperforming but I still fell into a trap. I'll just accept the fact that I've made a mistake and continue with Coleman. He can probably match Baines.

          1. bojack
            • 9 Years
            9 years, 1 month ago

            I have Adam Smith who got an assist today but still, probably get rid.

          2. J0E
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • Has Moderation Rights
            • 16 Years
            9 years, 1 month ago

            Just like Kane getting 2 pts against Hull and bur at home.

            Look at the underlying stats and fixtures then make a reasoned judgement.

            1. Arteta
              • 10 Years
              9 years, 1 month ago

              Yeah, it's kind of a similar situation. My expectations were too high, I know that. If only he took that penalty against Hull. I will and thanks for reply, Jonty.

      2. Reedy
        • 15 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        It's feast or famine with Daniels. You need to keep faith IMO, he will repay you.

        1. Arteta
          • 10 Years
          9 years, 1 month ago

          I just wish my timing was better. I really need to think about it.

      3. FPL Virgin
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        Ssssh, Jonty might hear you 😉

        1. Arteta
          • 10 Years
          9 years, 1 month ago

          😆

      4. justmatt
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        Keep for Palace then ship I think

        1. Arteta
          • 10 Years
          9 years, 1 month ago

          That was my original plan.

      5. Jimmy Boy
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        That home fixture against Watford is a pulling factor, but I really want to get Coleman in before rise. Doesn't help that the last time I got rid of a player who was playing against Watford, it was Kane and he got 2 goals and an assist

        1. Arteta
          • 10 Years
          9 years, 1 month ago

          Coleman is in crazy form. I think I'm gonna keep Daniels and sell Gibson instead.

      6. rocky7st
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        Very tempted to sell but probably would be a -4 as I have other moves worth doing so guess I'm stuck with him until next GW

        1. Arteta
          • 10 Years
          9 years, 1 month ago

          I have 2 free transfers and money in the bank so I'm pulling the trigger tonight.

    10. FPLAdmiral
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Heaton
      Rose, Baines, Brunt
      Alli, Sanchez, *__, Phillips
      Ibra, Giroud, *__

      (Jakup)(Stanislas, Daniels, M.Wilson)

      Best move chaps? 2FT, 0m ITB.

      (A) *Hazard + *Defoe > Eriksen + Lukaku
      (B) *Hazard + *Defoe > Pedro + Kane
      (C) *Hazard > De Bruyne
      (D) Other

    11. Syd.
      • 16 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Pep

      "Of course you have to score goals but we had so many chances and were not able. Everton shoot four times, four goals, they shoot two times Tottenham, two goals. It is impossible to create something like this.

      It is not impossible Pep - Get a keeper who can actually make saves

      1. Cpt Crunch Scott talent
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        Indeed.

      2. HuttonDressedasLahm
        • 16 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        This
        Glaringly obvious

      3. ★Kuntheman★
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        I hear we've got a bloke out in Italy, maybe we should try him.

      4. MTPockets
          9 years, 1 month ago

          This draw wasn't about the keeper.

      5. dhamphiir
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        Which player should I transfer out for Brunt?
        A. Pieters
        B. Friend

      6. WDT
        • 14 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        Adam Lallana, thanks, you've been fine. Welcome Dele.

      7. Tomcooper9
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        26 points with alonso hazard San(C)hez Giroud and Heston to come isn't too bad his week I guess. Brunt and alli keeping today from being horrendous

      8. PvA
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        Averages

        Top 10K - 28.5
        Overall - 25

        1. HuttonDressedasLahm
          • 16 Years
          9 years, 1 month ago

          Lovely

        2. Viper
          • 16 Years
          9 years, 1 month ago

          Beautiful

        3. Iceball
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 11 Years
          9 years, 1 month ago

          43 looks fine then

        4. Ha.
          • 10 Years
          9 years, 1 month ago

          Do you know how many players?

          1. Toure The Route
            • 9 Years
            9 years, 1 month ago

            7.5 players average

      9. Sweetboi
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        Stanislas should start next week right?

        1. rivercityransom
          • 10 Years
          9 years, 1 month ago

          he will definitely not be starting next week

      10. Whats the Mata?
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        A. Alli + Eriksen
        B. Alli + Kane

        1. FPLCEO
          • 16 Years
          9 years, 1 month ago

          B for me. Erik Is quality but like Hazard he struggles under pressure away.

      11. KUNingas
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        Everyone ditching Hazard?

        1. HuttonDressedasLahm
          • 16 Years
          9 years, 1 month ago

          Might have to to release funds to sort out strikers

        2. tisza
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 11 Years
          9 years, 1 month ago

          nope.
          Waiting to see what happens tomorrow but Liverpool away isn't that frightening for Chelsea attacking points.
          Plus not really sure what I'm going to replace him with. Plan was to sell him with Carroll - but today gives me 2nd thoughts.

      12. Van der Faart
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        Who to shift for Baines?

        A) Brunt
        B) Friend
        C) Jones
        D) Pieters

        Other def is Alonso

        1. RamaJama
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 13 Years
          9 years, 1 month ago

          Jones

        2. FPLCEO
          • 16 Years
          9 years, 1 month ago

          D

        3. HuttonDressedasLahm
          • 16 Years
          9 years, 1 month ago

          D seems obvious, but then who would you bench?!

          1. Van der Faart
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 14 Years
            9 years, 1 month ago

            Had that headache for a few weeks now cos playing 352 but can easily bench a midfielder next week if I want to

      13. HuttonDressedasLahm
        • 16 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        Somehow surviving with Rondon and Wilson in my team

        1. JJeyy
          • 10 Years
          9 years, 1 month ago

          wow, nice heads up transfer this week

          1. HuttonDressedasLahm
            • 16 Years
            9 years, 1 month ago

            Thanks
            Got lucky!

      14. Olivier Bernards watch
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        what's going on with holebas?

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

          Suspended for FA Cup and Arsenal

        2. PvA
          • 9 Years
          9 years, 1 month ago

          2 game suspension. Suspended for the Arsenal game only. The other game is not served in the PL.

          1. Flynny
            • 10 Years
            9 years, 1 month ago

            FYI...Watford have a young wing back masonry who may nab his place if he plays well

      15. RamaJama
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        Sell Lallana or Hazard for Alli?

        Get Brunt or Rose?

      16. FPL Virgin
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        Sorry gents, when do hits come off your score?

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

          At the update

          1. FPL Virgin
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 9 Years
            9 years, 1 month ago

            Sunday night then?

        2. andymck
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 10 Years
          9 years, 1 month ago

          End of the day

          1. FPL Virgin
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 9 Years
            9 years, 1 month ago

            Tonight?

            1. andymck
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 10 Years
              9 years, 1 month ago

              Yes

      17. Deulofail
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        This is my 8th GW with 2 Saints defenders. I think I'm the third saint in my team. Can I last another 4-6 GWs with their good fixtures? I can't wait to see when I will crack with Brunt the obvious replacement (or Coleman tonight)

      18. JJeyy
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        Jesus essential?

      19. lennie123456789
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        Luiz Baines Brunt Chambers Kelly

        Kelly > ? 2m ITB
        Thanks

        1. Deulofail
          • 10 Years
          9 years, 1 month ago

          Upgrade Luiz?

          1. lennie123456789
            • 10 Years
            9 years, 1 month ago

            To who? Alonso? Seems a waste of a FT

            1. Deulofail
              • 10 Years
              9 years, 1 month ago

              Not really. Look at the difference in points. Luiz the least valuable Chelsea defence. Otherwise Bellerin or Walker. Or Kelly to Schlupp!