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31 January 2017 4678 comments
Mark Mark
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Tuesday treats us to no less than seven Premier League fixtures as Gameweek 23 gets up and running.

Arsenal’s home encounter with Watford has earned Alexis Sanchez the top spot in our Captain Poll yet again, with the Chilean bagging a goal or assist in nine of the last ten Gameweeks.

Spurs make their way to Wearside with Harry Kane, Dele Alli and Christian Eriksen all in fine form.

We’ve handed the latter two places in this week’s Scout Picks with the Black Cats hampered by injuries and suspension as they attempt to clamber out of the basement.

Kane, meanwhile, bagged third in our Captain Poll on the back of six goals and two assists in five.

We’re keeping a keen eye on mid-price midfielders Junior Stanislas and Matt Phillips ahead of clashes against Palace and Middlesbrough.

Both are in form and, crucially, have fixtures in Gameweek 26 and 28 – at present, Bournemouth and West Brom are two of only six sides guaranteed to feature on both occasions.

The same applies to Swansea pair Gylfi Sigurdsson and Fernando Llorente as Southampton roll up to the Liberty Stadium. Both were amongst the goals in the Gameweek 22 win at Anfield – their second victory in three since the departure of Bob Bradley.

Burnley’s Andre Gray is also a man in form – indeed, with five goals in as many matches prior to Leicester’s visit to Turf Moor, he earned a rare place in the Scout Picks.

All six of those matches get underway at 7.45pm, leaving Liverpool and Chelsea to play out the Tuesday fixtures in the 8pm kick-off.

Roberto Firmino bagged a brace in his previous Anfield appearance and could be key as the Reds attempt to avoid a fourth straight home loss in all competitions.

With a goal or assist in 16 of his 20 top-flight outings this term, Diego Costa was the most transferred in forward for the Gameweek at a time where the Eden Hazard exodus continues at pace, with over 122,000 FPL managers parting company with the Belgian ahead of tonight’s deadline.

Mark Mark created the beast. He's now looking to tame it.

  1. Ógie
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 2 months ago

    Mane is carrying a knock

    1. Keep Calm and Play On
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      Not a good sign...he didn't look happy either

      1. Gamst - Up (?) the Rovers
        • 16 Years
        9 years, 2 months ago

        Does he ever?

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

    Looking at 9 points from 9 players. Would say it is a disaster but as far as I can tell no one has done anything really! Daniels a disaster though as only fielding 10 players now!

    1. Keep Calm and Play On
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      10 from 9 here...need a big arsenal comeback

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

      Same here. And off the bench for Daniels is Nyom smh

      1. Keep Calm and Play On
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 2 months ago

        I missed why Daniels wasn't playing.. do we know?

  3. Duffy Dunk
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 2 months ago

    What a half time score at the Emirates

  4. JAC THE CAT
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 2 months ago

    Classic half time thoughts...

    Giroud + Capoue -> Costa + T.Carroll

  5. KUNingas
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 2 months ago

    Amat + Giroud -> Coleman + Lukaku (-4)?

    1. Maximus Bonimus Pointimus
      • 16 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      May as well give Giroud his two more games before flogging

      1. KUNingas
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 2 months ago

        I have 5 players to blank and want Giroud of first

  6. Mr Arsenal
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 2 months ago

    Arsenal to win 3-2 with an alexis hat trick

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

      that username and statement combo tho

    2. Jake Donahue
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      Please

    3. Rolls-Royce
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      Suits well

    4. ILOVEBAPS
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      Haha.. Fantasy football

    5. Carlton P
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      When FF takes over your heart and pride

  7. butler
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 2 months ago

    Think I might invade Russia

    1. Ógie
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      Bring some winter clothing

    2. 4. Arsenal FC
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      Why not have a battle in Waterloo

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

      😆

    4. Colonel Shoe 肝池
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      😆

  8. Team Cruel
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 2 months ago

    If Spurs don't concede for the first 60 minutes does that mean Rose CS locked?

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

      No..?

    2. Cookie Kid
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      Nope he has to be on pitch for 60+

  9. Karan_G14
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 2 months ago

    Rose injured & Luiz first on bench. 🙂

    1. Phil Dagger ⭐
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      Rose injured for me too
      Very Unlucky

      1. lordkippe
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 2 months ago

        my rose is fit and plays false 9

  10. Syd.
    • 16 Years
    9 years, 2 months ago

    Who has the worse defence?

    Arsenal, Liverpool or Man City

    1. Jafooli
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      Giroud

    2. ★Kuntheman★
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      Easily City.

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

      Toss a coin, all gash

    4. Jay_
        9 years, 2 months ago

        City, LIV only need a keeper. Arsenals better than both.

      • Carlton P
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 2 months ago

        One of the toughest questions I've seen for a while

      • Celt Abroad
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 2 months ago

        City

    5. Carlton P
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      My rival has rose and bellerin
      Oh and he took a -8...wait for it
      Hazard + Alonso + diomande >
      T.caroll + holgate + ibra
      £ITB for Ibra > Kun or giroud > Lukaku I'm assuming

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

      Why doesn't Daniels play today folks?
      Thanks.

      1. Royal5
        • 14 Years
        9 years, 2 months ago

        Knock in training

        1. Clump
          • 11 Years
          9 years, 2 months ago

          Meh.
          Thanks.

          1. Royal5
            • 14 Years
            9 years, 2 months ago

            I'm down to 2 defender because of it >:(

      2. Rainer
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 2 months ago

        Knock in training.

      3. Bunk Moreland
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 2 months ago

        Apparently a collision in training, should be fit for the weekend.

      4. Clump
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 2 months ago

        Cheers fellas.

    7. Royal5
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      Costa has been invisible

      1. how now brown cow
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 2 months ago

        Costa Blanca

        1. Business Cat
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 11 Years
          9 years, 2 months ago

          Costa Bravo?

          1. Maximus Bonimus Pointimus
            • 16 Years
            9 years, 2 months ago

            Weighted Average Costa Capital?

      2. ILOVEBAPS
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 2 months ago

        Don't jinx it.

    8. Rainer
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      Sanchez & Kane > Morrison & Deeney?

      1. Champione
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 2 months ago

        good long term moves. Yes from me

      2. Redalert
        • 15 Years
        9 years, 2 months ago

        Solid. Do it now before anymore thought goes in to it!

    9. Atimis
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      It's soo boring that I what to ask: Jones Giroud to Costa Coleman now ? I can't afford price changes 😉

      1. Atimis
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 2 months ago

        Or Kane instead of Costa ?

        1. Carlton P
          • 10 Years
          9 years, 2 months ago

          Depends who you want long term and if your happy to bench gw28 etc

          1. Atimis
            • 9 Years
            9 years, 2 months ago

            Ehh I have Dele and Erisken so maybe Costa

      2. Carlton P
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 2 months ago

        Two upgrades so yes

        1. Atimis
          • 9 Years
          9 years, 2 months ago

          Thanks !

      3. Toure The Route
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 2 months ago

        Sticking to 3-5-2 Atimis?
        Or looking at Carroll later?

    10. Crystal
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      It's the FA cup that's meant to be devalued right?

    11. The Bandit
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      Luiz hair is having a shocker

      1. Royal5
        • 14 Years
        9 years, 2 months ago

        Should beg Conte for a hairdryer

    12. Fred54
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      Klopp is an absolute moron in thinking he could feature Mane in this game. Ran Mane into the ground before Afcon and now this.

      1. Bubz
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 2 months ago

        He's on the bench

      2. Bunk Moreland
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 2 months ago

        Why not? Mane missed a penalty just to take part here. His motivation is fantastic.

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

        Calm down, it's a heat pad

      4. Fred54
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 2 months ago

        Sorry I went all melodramatic there.

        Lack of goals, assists, CSs will do that.

    13. Syd.
      • 16 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      Firmino booked

    14. Sim Simma
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      Firminho YC

    15. Duffy Dunk
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      Forgotten Capoues and Negredos are giving points to my rivals

    16. Jay_
        9 years, 2 months ago

        Firmino YC, not confirmed

        1. El-Kloppico
          • 10 Years
          9 years, 2 months ago

          Courtois

          1. rdamjan
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 11 Years
            9 years, 2 months ago

            Hendo

      • George James
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 2 months ago

        Mane flagged

        1. Jafooli
          • 14 Years
          9 years, 2 months ago

          😆

      • Wilshere Knowledge
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 2 months ago

        Squawka Football ‏@Squawka 2m2 minutes ago
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        Arsenal didn't have a single shot on target in the first half at the Emirates.

        Watford had 6 shots on target.

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

          Starting Giroud should be a capital offence.

        2. George James
          • 11 Years
          9 years, 2 months ago

          Wow.

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

          Don't deserve anything today 🙁

        4. how now brown cow
          • 11 Years
          9 years, 2 months ago

          North london really showing our title credentials.

        5. ILOVEBAPS
          • 13 Years
          9 years, 2 months ago

          Cunning ploy.

      • 4. Arsenal FC
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 2 months ago

        Henderson YC

      • Syd.
        • 16 Years
        9 years, 2 months ago

        Henderson booked

      • Syd.
        • 16 Years
        9 years, 2 months ago

        Palace goal

        1. Netley Lucas
          • 10 Years
          9 years, 2 months ago

          Dann eh? Was thinking about him v SUN... hmmm

      • Lawrø
        • 14 Years
        9 years, 2 months ago

        Walcott coming on...

        1. Lawrø
          • 14 Years
          9 years, 2 months ago

          GIROUD OFF FFS

          1. The Wizard of Ozil
            • 10 Years
            9 years, 2 months ago

            Yay.

          2. Crow
            • 9 Years
            9 years, 2 months ago

            Nooo....

      • rivercityransom
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 2 months ago

        foster save point taken away, so i'm back to 9 from 8 incl (c)

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

        Giroud off Walcott on