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21 January 2017 1615 comments
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After Roberto Firmino and Fernando Llorente both bagged a brace at Anfield, there are five 3pm encounters to keep Fantasy managers ticking over this Saturday afternoon.

Cut-price wide men Junior Stanislas and Matt Phillips earned plenty of new owners over the last few days.

The pair approached Gameweek 22 with averages of 5.5 and 5.1 points per match respectively as Bournemouth and West Brom prepare for kind home encounters against Watford and Sunderland.

Everton boast a multitude of in-form options as they roll up to Selhurst Park to face a defence with a single clean sheet to their name.

With five goals in seven, Romelu Lukaku has the chance to strengthen his claim for a role in our three-man frontlines as the Toffees embark on some excellent fixtures.

The in-form Zlatan Ibrahimovic has Stoke City in his sights as United pay visit to the bet365.

Having delivered a goal or assist in nine of his last 10 appearances, there’s no surprise to learn that 19.1% of FPL managers have handed Zlatan the Gameweek 22 armband – that’s more than any other player.

Middlesbrough host West Ham in the remaining match.

Michal Antonio was second only to Philippe Coutinho for transfers in amongst midfielders in the Gameweek on the back of a 15-ooint haul at home to Palace.

‘Boro are no pushovers at the Riverside, though. Aitor Karanka’s men have managed four clean sheets in their last six home outings – only Liverpool and Chelsea have netted against them over that run of matches.

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  1. United10
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    is Holgate nailed?

    1. The Royal Robin
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      No, but he's playing a lot lately. Make of that what you will.

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

      Looks like it

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

      Playing well in a performing team is what he is.

      1. United10
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        cheap route into Evertons defence who have great fixtures

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

    So can Rooney now be sold to China

    1. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      one of the best english players in history, have some respect please

      1. Les Bleus
        • 14 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        This.

      2. Wilshere Knowledge
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        And yet among the worst performers for England at every tournament since 04.

        1. Pep bites Kun
          • 9 Years
          9 years, 1 month ago

          Still deserves respect for his achievements before that and what he brings to a squad. May not be as quick and score goals like he did, but that doesn't warrant the abuse he receives. Was a fine player, still a good player. People have short memories.

          1. J ⚒ Gimme ur Mané
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 11 Years
            9 years, 1 month ago

            This.

            A legend in my eyes.

            https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=vcnqhK5WB2s

            1. Pep bites Kun
              • 9 Years
              9 years, 1 month ago

              Nice post - this should help people remember what he's capable of. Very few players have achieved so much and been respected so little. Doesn't take anything away from him, but it does say a lot about his detractors lack of judgement. Players get older, the spark dulls a little, but there are still moments of magic.

        2. J ⚒ Gimme ur Mané
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 11 Years
          9 years, 1 month ago

          The whole team was useless, not just Rooney.

      3. Pep bites Kun
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        This!

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

        The vast majority of United fans want this to happen

        1. Pep bites Kun
          • 9 Years
          9 years, 1 month ago

          And we talk about player loyalty - to whom?

      5. Somalion
        • 16 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        So was Bobby Charlton but it doesn't mean I want him togging out for United anymore.

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

      Please

    3. Toby Lerone
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Rooney is actually looking good as an impact player. Shouldn't be anywhere near the starting XI. Good to have behind the scenes IMHO

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

        For that kind of money sitting on the bench?
        Come on...

      2. Pep bites Kun
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        Yes, he still has something to add. Scored a goal a few games ago.

    4. The 12th Man
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Everton do have a Chienese sponsor.

  3. thep025
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    TIme to ditch Lallana??Anyone in the 7.5 range??

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

      Looking at sterling. If he looks G today will get him

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

      Antonio!!

  4. internal error
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Coleman vs Baines is the new Firmino vs Coutinho conundrum

    1. Hy liverpool
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Need one to get for clyne .. leaning towards Coleman

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

      Solution is always both.
      Also alli&eriksen dilemma

  5. _Freddo
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 16 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Tollkaku strikes again.

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

      Let the Giroud party begin

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

        Fingers crossed.

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

      To be honest, I've always done pretty well with Lukaku. I seem to be in the minority around here though. Don't have him at the moment.

    3. Sif
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Seen this a few times, he can't be judged on one game. Take his average in 7 weeks and decide.

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

        He was brought in for an 'easy fixture' we can only but talk about with what's in front of us.

        1. Sif
          • 12 Years
          9 years, 1 month ago

          Maybe by the scout pics. Personally I brought in for these 8 games (inc today) and assumed he won't score in all.

  6. Rolls-Royce
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Coleman probably best wingback in the league

    1. THFC4LIFE
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      No way rose

    2. J ⚒ Gimme ur Mané
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Everton fan?

  7. Vlad
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    since i dropped him mr seamus coleman scored 48 points (6 gws) .. 🙁 its just crazy the bad luck i am having with defenders this year.. whomever i get gets injured/gets red cards/stops cs.. who i get out gets on going

  8. Toby Lerone
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Will there be an article with Baines v Coleman in the next week you reckon?

    1. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      why? coleman is the better pick

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

        Hahaha everyone was saying opposite only a few days ago

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

      Would expect a Versus article about them two, yes

    3. Toby Lerone
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Baines on pens, coleman better full back. There's a discussion to be had

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

    Presuming no injuries does Hazard + Defoe > Eriksen + Lukaku for free sound good?

    Would give me -

    Alli, Eriksen, Sanchez, Stanislas, Phillips
    Ibra, Giroud, Lukaku

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

      Yeah looks good but would you want to get rid of defoe

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

        Tottenham, City and Everton in the next 5 for Sunderland!

  10. The Royal Robin
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Really need a big Spurs win now and Rose and Alli to rinse it.

  11. Rolls-Royce
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Stanislas still worth gettin in?

    1. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      nah

    2. Toby Lerone
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      He's a good 5th option

  12. Zlat-man
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Kaku or Carrol? Who is less likely to troll me?

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

      Carroll is a decent 3rd striker. I don't know what Kaku is. Too expensive to be a 3rd striker, too unreliable to be a 2nd striker.

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

      If you're looking to not get trolled then you have the two wrong men

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

        hahahaha

      2. Zlat-man
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        Bitter truth

    3. Zlat-man
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Guess Lorrente will he another one to troll.
      Like negredo has been doing for last 4 weeks.

      Who is best replacement for Negredo? Have Kane nd Zlat

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

    Want to do Daniels > Coleman before the price rise but he's playing Palace next game...

  14. MidTableFantasy
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Money aside, would you rather have Brunt or Coleman for the next month or two?

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

      The beautiful man called Brunt.

  15. Sonic Huth
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    A. Pieters-Coleman
    B. Amat-Holgate
    Better option?

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

    So many defenders playing at wing back & I only have alonso, is it worth taking a hit to get rose/walker or baines/colmean.
    You just play them every week regardless of fixtures

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

      Yeah that's my plan with my alonso&baines and compete brunt&jones for 3rd def spot

  17. The Royal Robin
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Defoe owners, sell or keep?

    1. Konig Luther
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      i'm keeping, but a better fwd always worth to get

  18. Scapegoat Salah
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    12 points from 6 players, tragic. All blanks.

    Kane and Aguero now to try and save my GW!

  19. King Sheep
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Had a few sheckels on Toby first goal for a bit of fun, 33/1 ......

    1. KISSES
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Nice

  20. WVA
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    9/10 blanks for Rondon except one assist!

    1. KISSES
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Consistent

  21. KISSES
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Mkhitaryan.

    Time to ship or keep for Hull at home?

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

      Not before hull, nah

  22. Rolls-Royce
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Capoue to Davis or Carroll?

    1. KISSES
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      playing or 5th mid?

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

        5th mid, will play him over Cabaye

        1. KISSES
          • 12 Years
          9 years, 1 month ago

          hmm, Carroll I guess for guaranteed gametime

  23. Blue&White85
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Hazard is due to drop tonight and I'm planning on selling to free up cash. Who would you sell for?

    A. Mkhitaryan
    B. Alli
    C. Eriksen
    D. Other

    If I sell for Alli or Eriksen I can do Amat to Baines in week 24 so that maybe seems most logical. However, I have no Utd cover v Hull and already have Kane from Spurs. Thoughts please?

    1. KISSES
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Eriksen/Alli depending on the game tonight

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

      For me I'll be doing haz to sterling for 1.differential 2.city cover 3.costa/kane enabler 4.city fixtures but I'd like to know what other people are doing

      1. Blue&White85
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        I think City and Utd will have a blank in week 26 so looking ahead it may be best to go Spurs. I'm not really a fan of Sterling, every time I have him he does nothing!

  24. Hy liverpool
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    If kun doesn't score I'm defo. Selling him this week
    If kun scores goal today I may sell him
    If 2 I'm keeping
    If 3 TCing vs whu next week

    😀

    1. Hy liverpool
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Don't bookmark it please

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

      Looks like you'll be selling him then

      1. Hy liverpool
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        Booooo

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

      If 5? 😉

  25. Pompel
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    So Lukaku trolled owners today - that's when it's time to get him in, right?

    1. KISSES
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      normally, yes!

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

      Nah first he will troll them for a couple more weeks.

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

      What if he trolls twice?

      1. Pompel
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        But I need to get rid of Origi, who's an even bigger troll!

  26. The Head-Ake
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    So what is the Holgate situation rn? Is his place fixed or is gonna get subbed again like before and is it good to get him in?

    1. KISSES
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Not a bad punt for 4.2 or whatever he is, playing regularly lately and doing the job

  27. :
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Any Middlesbrough experts on here? After a couple of clean sheets and five bonus in his last two games, I thought I had found a nice little differential in Fabio - only to find him warming his arse on the bench all afternoon.

    Rested? Dropped? Not 100%?

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

      Imagine being a Middlesbrough expert. What a sad life.

  28. internal error
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Did anyone here sell Defoe for Lukaku for a hit?

  29. Feed tha Sheep
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Wimmer should be a good shout for 4.6 if he does well today

  30. Moose™
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Kun and Kane hattrick please. Thank you.