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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. Gr3g
    • 14 Years
    8 years, 10 months ago

    Any idea how will Palace lineup when both PVA and Schliemann are fit?

    1. Gr3g
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 10 months ago

      Schlupp* (I hate you autocorrect!)

    2. Harper_
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 10 months ago

      Hennessey
      Ward Dann Delaney PVA
      Ledley Cabaye
      Zaha Puncheon Schlupp
      Benteke

      just a guess...

      1. Harper_
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        8 years, 10 months ago

        or might be 3 at the back

        1. Gr3g
          • 14 Years
          8 years, 10 months ago

          So we expect Schlupp to play further fwd? What would be the lineup with 3 at the back?
          No place for Sakho? 🙂

          1. Harper_
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 10 Years
            8 years, 10 months ago

            ha didn't even realize they signed him. three at the back with Dann Delaney Sakho, Tomkins dropping out. Van Aanholt is the more experienced defender so I think he will play at wingback

            1. Gr3g
              • 14 Years
              8 years, 10 months ago

              BFS signed to many defenders just to confuse us!
              I'm sure Schlupp was promised game time, otherwise he wouldn't sign for them. He wasn't cheap as well 🙂

    3. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 16 Years
      8 years, 10 months ago

      Won't be for a while. Might depend on opponent.

  2. ⚽️ Dingo ⚽️
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 10 months ago

    6.4 to spend on 3rd mid if I go Defoe to Lukaku. Lallana - > ???

    A) Mirallas
    B) Snodgrass
    C) Lanzini
    D) Zaha

    1. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 16 Years
      8 years, 10 months ago

      See how ABC do today.

      1. ⚽️ Dingo ⚽️
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 10 months ago

        Definitely. Not pulling the trigger until weekend.

  3. Moose™
    • 13 Years
    8 years, 10 months ago

    Repost.

    Lads, any early thoughts on my team?

    Foster Jaku

    Kosc Baines Nyom Chambers Amat

    Sanchez Alli Siggy Pedro Fletcher

    Kane Ibra Giroud

    2FT & 1.0ITB

    Giroud + Pedro + Chambers --->
    1. Lukaku + Antonio + Robertson

    2. Lukaku + Lanzini + 5.1 def

    1. Jayv807
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 10 months ago

      Maybe just Luk and Antonio in for Giroud and Pedro this week?

  4. cescpistols1
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 10 months ago

    Foster Pickford
    Cedric Mcauley Coleman Pieters Amat
    Sanchez Hazard Eriksen Antonio Capoue
    Lukaku Ibra Barnes

    1FT, 0.8m ITB. Any changes for GW24, lads? Really confused on whether to hold Eden or not.

  5. Sanchit
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 10 months ago

    Heaton Robinson
    Bellerin Baines Walker Brunt Jones
    Sanchez Hazard Alli Phillips Stanislas
    Ibra Lukaku Grabban.

    2 FT 0.5 ITB
    Thoughts on this lot?
    Bellerin needs to go, for a Chelsea Def?

    1. Jayv807
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 10 months ago

      may want to think about brining in a player that won't blank in GW28 as you only have 5 players that will definitely play that week so far (not counting Grabban who hasn't been on the pitch since GW3). If you are not worried about that, then getting in a Chelsea defender is a solid option.

  6. AA33
      8 years, 10 months ago

      Minute's silence to all those who had triple Spurs attack (specially for TM) 😉

      1. Holmes
        • 12 Years
        8 years, 10 months ago

        There is always a risk with that tactic, you win some week, you lose some...

      2. Kiwivillan
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        8 years, 10 months ago

        52pts last 3 weeks is 5.7 per player per week. Not horrific

      3. Kane-harry Island
        • 8 Years
        8 years, 10 months ago

        It was always going to happen. But for a spurs team it won't be for long before they put smile on their faces and silence the enemies some more

      4. AA33
          8 years, 10 months ago

          Only for yesterday*

        • TorresMagic™
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • Has Moderation Rights
          • 16 Years
          8 years, 10 months ago

          Given your rank and GW score 😆

      5. Scotty B
        • 13 Years
        8 years, 10 months ago

        Cech
        Luiz Rose Baines
        Sanchez Lallana Alli Phillips
        Giroud Gray Ibrahimovic
        Jaku McAuley De Roon Chambers

        2 FT & 1.5 ITB

        Please help! Haven't a clue what 2 transfers to make?

        What 2 transfers do I need to do for the weekend?

        1. Holmes
          • 12 Years
          8 years, 10 months ago

          Giroud to Luka and you are good to go

        2. Nerazzuro
          • 11 Years
          8 years, 10 months ago

          One should be Giroud to Lukaku

          1. Scotty B
            • 13 Years
            8 years, 10 months ago

            What about the other?

      6. Parm
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        8 years, 10 months ago

        Early thoughts on these guys?

        http://i.imgur.com/LTzJc1l.png

        1FT; £5.9m ITB

      7. Pep says
        • 10 Years
        8 years, 10 months ago

        Siggy (c) gw28!!!

      8. Birds of Prey
        • 12 Years
        8 years, 10 months ago

        I'd like to thank all who advised me to start Davies over David Luis. Now I just need him not to play. Cheers

        1. liiusions
          • 10 Years
          8 years, 10 months ago

          Who pressed the confirm team button?

        2. Kiwivillan
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 11 Years
          8 years, 10 months ago

          I told everyone that had Chelsea def benched they were idiots. I was wrong about Alonso and Azpi

      9. Kane-harry Island
        • 8 Years
        8 years, 10 months ago

        Repost
        1)Pedro ----> Mirallas/Zaha/Lanzini
        2)Giroud ---> Lukaku (-4points)
        Move 1 is so that I can afford move 2
        Who do I bring in for Pedro?
        Please you need to help me on this one

        1. Kane-harry Island
          • 8 Years
          8 years, 10 months ago

          Oh great! Thanks for the silent advise

          1. Kiwivillan
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 11 Years
            8 years, 10 months ago

            You're welcome to the DZ

        2. DT42
          • 14 Years
          8 years, 10 months ago

          Patience my friend, it's the dead zone!
          I think these are good moves.
          I'd pick Mirallas due to his fixtures

      10. Kiwivillan
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        8 years, 10 months ago

        Just realised an interesting -8 I have exact money for if Lukaku became must have tomo

        Valdes Jones Giroud> Jaku Brunt Lukaku

        Otherwise Brunt+Giroud to Carroll or other 28 striker and money towards Siggy in few weeks

        1. DT42
          • 14 Years
          8 years, 10 months ago

          As a Carroll owner it's nerve wracking looking at his yellow flag every week!
          Get Lukaku.

        2. BananaNose Maldonado
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 11 Years
          8 years, 10 months ago

          Boy, minus eights are hard to stomach, but that might just be worth it.

          Tomorrow should tell you a lot, Kiwi.

      11. cescpistols1
        • 10 Years
        8 years, 10 months ago

        Foster Pickford
        Cedric Mcauley Coleman Pieters Amat
        Sanchez Hazard Eriksen Antonio Capoue
        Lukaku Ibra Barnes

        1FT, 0.8m ITB. Any changes for GW24, lads? Really confused on whether to hold Eden or not.

        PLEASE HELP LADS!! IN A DIRE SITUATION IN MY LEAGUES.

        1. Kiwivillan
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 11 Years
          8 years, 10 months ago

          If Holgate plays tomo Amat>Holgate

        2. Joggers Nipple
          • 16 Years
          8 years, 10 months ago

          Im stuck with Hazard too, he can be Siggy later.
          Hold or
          Pieters to Brunt

          1. cescpistols1
            • 10 Years
            8 years, 10 months ago

            Don't really wanna go triple cover on west brom defence. So best call is to hold the team?

      12. Sz21
        • 14 Years
        8 years, 10 months ago

        Lukaku definitely the better option over Costa moving forward we think?

        1. Kiwivillan
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 11 Years
          8 years, 10 months ago

          Costa last 6 is 6 2 6 2 6 0 and no 28. Not with the money for me

          1. Kiwivillan
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 11 Years
            8 years, 10 months ago

            *worth

      13. FFSbet.com
        • 10 Years
        8 years, 10 months ago

        PVA or Brunt ?

        1. Kiwivillan
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 11 Years
          8 years, 10 months ago

          Brunt. Home fixtures

      14. DT42
        • 14 Years
        8 years, 10 months ago

        Up or Down?

        Should I trade DOWN Cabaye (max 5.2m) to get in Lukaku?

        OR should I trade UP Cabaye (max 8.6m, Siggy?) and stick with Carroll up front?

        Feel like a pivotal decision

        1. Joggers Nipple
          • 16 Years
          8 years, 10 months ago

          Cabaye is 4th mid?

          1. DT42
            • 14 Years
            8 years, 10 months ago

            Yes

            1. Bainesill
              • 11 Years
              8 years, 10 months ago

              Upgrade to Lukaku

      15. Sz21
        • 14 Years
        8 years, 10 months ago

        Anybody moving for Snodgrass to accomodate Lukaku?
        Thinking of choosing him over Mirallas and other 6 mill mids..

        1. ⚽️ Dingo ⚽️
          • 9 Years
          8 years, 10 months ago

          I'm eyeing him off. Just want see what role he plays first.

        2. Kane-harry Island
          • 8 Years
          8 years, 10 months ago

          I had snoddy in mind too but not sure of his roles just yet. Today is going to be decisive on my next changes really

      16. Jinswick
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 15 Years
        8 years, 10 months ago

        Best move here?

        A) Rose -> Baines
        B) Stones -> F Mori/McAuley (4.9)
        C) Save FT

        Cech
        Valencia, Nyom, Rose
        Sanchez, Eriksen, Alli, Sterling
        Ibra, Benteke, Carroll

        Pickford, Capoue, Stones, Amat
        Bank 0.2m, 1FT

        1. cescpistols1
          • 10 Years
          8 years, 10 months ago

          Rose to Coleman instead of Baines.

        2. Bow Locks
          • 16 Years
          8 years, 10 months ago

          I think Rose will be ok.

        3. Holmes
          • 12 Years
          8 years, 10 months ago

          A

        4. Joggers Nipple
          • 16 Years
          8 years, 10 months ago

          B to Mori. Depending on Rose news

      17. Bow Locks
        • 16 Years
        8 years, 10 months ago

        GW 23 points: 23
        GW 24 squad:

        Grant, Pickford
        Alonso, Jones, McAuley
        Lallana,Haz,Erik,Sanchez
        Carroll,Giroud,Zlatan

        Holgate, Holebas, Stanislas.

        2 free 0 bank
        Proposed transfer is Pickford to Jaku for an improved fixture in 26 and a playing keeper in 28.

        1. cescpistols1
          • 10 Years
          8 years, 10 months ago

          Giroud to Lukaku and Alonso to Brunt (or Coleman if you have enough money).

        2. liiusions
          • 10 Years
          8 years, 10 months ago

          I'd get rid of Giroud first

          1. Bow Locks
            • 16 Years
            8 years, 10 months ago

            I would love to do Giroud to Lukaku. It would be better for me if Lukaku got a six game ban tonight for kicking the referee in the testicles so hard that one of them has to be removed.

      18. EL_FENOMENO
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 10 months ago

        Best defender under 4.5 mil? Not Nyom as i have triple West Brom already. Thanks

        1. Speédy
          • 9 Years
          8 years, 10 months ago

          Holgate

          1. EL_FENOMENO
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 9 Years
            8 years, 10 months ago

            Have him too

            1. Speédy
              • 9 Years
              8 years, 10 months ago

              Maybe yoshida then,but Southampton defense struggling without vvd

        2. Holmes
          • 12 Years
          8 years, 10 months ago

          Robertson/Mawson

      19. Albrightondknight
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        8 years, 10 months ago

        What's the story with Bellerin not playing? Got to go with blanks on the way too?

        1. Holmes
          • 12 Years
          8 years, 10 months ago

          Yep, only Hull is a good game in next 5 weeks including couple of blanks

        2. Joggers Nipple
          • 16 Years
          8 years, 10 months ago

          Its very odd, especially seeing hes playing Gabriel ahead of him.
          If Ramseys out hoping Ox may nail center mid, still not great though with blanks i guess

      20. Speédy
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 10 months ago

        Need a big ibra(c) haul to save my gw

        1. Holmes
          • 12 Years
          8 years, 10 months ago

          Looks likely to get 8-10pts easily...

        2. Albrightondknight
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 10 Years
          8 years, 10 months ago

          Salvation is nigh

      21. mojoindojo
        • 11 Years
        8 years, 10 months ago

        Lallana to Siggy for free?

        1. Phil Dagger ⭐
          • 9 Years
          8 years, 10 months ago

          Lallana has hull next
          Siggy has Man City

        2. Albrightondknight
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 10 Years
          8 years, 10 months ago

          If you were not at the wedding don't go to the funeral. Waiting a few weeks to make that move as I decided against it for a hit for this week.

        3. Joggers Nipple
          • 16 Years
          8 years, 10 months ago

          Next week

        4. mojoindojo
          • 11 Years
          8 years, 10 months ago

          Cheers. Saving FT for now.

      22. Phil Dagger ⭐
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 10 months ago

        Changed to Ibra Captain from Eriksen 5 Seconds before the deadline
        All week thought of Just Sanchez and Eriksen but dont know captained Ibra without thinking anything at the last sec.
        Lets see how it goes

        1. Holmes
          • 12 Years
          8 years, 10 months ago

          Big haul incoming for doubters (including me, I didnt even considered him as captain, so...) 😛

          1. Phil Dagger ⭐
            • 9 Years
            8 years, 10 months ago

            Hahha.
            All others options were very good on paper too
            I captained Ibra last gameweek too 😛

      23. Joggers Nipple
        • 16 Years
        8 years, 10 months ago

        Repost from last page as new crowd!
        Just tell me what to do. My ideas are obv gash, 19 (-4) so 15 points right now . Captain on Ibra my only hope

        Foster/ Jakop
        Alonso/ Coleman/ Jones/ Pieters/Amat
        Sanchez/ Hazard/ Alli/ Stanislas/ Fletcher
        Ibra/ Lukaku/ Carroll

        1FT 0.8 ITB

        1. Joggers Nipple
          • 16 Years
          8 years, 10 months ago

          Pieters to Brunt was one idea. Thanks for any input

          1. cescpistols1
            • 10 Years
            8 years, 10 months ago

            Definitely a good idea, or Amat for a good 4.5 defender and take a -4 for Stanislas to Zaha.

            1. Joggers Nipple
              • 16 Years
              8 years, 10 months ago

              Thanks. Brunt one looks ok. Stan is v frustrating

        2. Holmes
          • 12 Years
          8 years, 10 months ago

          Pieters to Brunt makes sense, you can also do Jones to Brunt instead because of BGW

        3. Bow Locks
          • 16 Years
          8 years, 10 months ago

          If holgate plays put him in for Amat maybe.

        4. Joggers Nipple
          • 16 Years
          8 years, 10 months ago

          Thanks all

      24. cescpistols1
        • 10 Years
        8 years, 10 months ago

        Foster Pickford
        Cedric Mcauley Coleman Pieters Amat
        Sanchez Hazard Eriksen Antonio Capoue
        Lukaku Ibra Barnes

        1FT, 0.8m ITB. Any changes for GW24, lads? Really confused on whether to hold Eden or not. SOS FOR HELP LADS!

        1. Holmes
          • 12 Years
          8 years, 10 months ago

          Whom will you get for Hazard?

          1. cescpistols1
            • 10 Years
            8 years, 10 months ago

            No clue, need some suggestions. Open for short term as well as long term changes. Chelsea have some nice fixtures after Arsenal so tempted to hold.

            1. Holmes
              • 12 Years
              8 years, 10 months ago

              When in doubts, its better to keep the player

        2. Joggers Nipple
          • 16 Years
          8 years, 10 months ago

          Probably hold. I have similar. Thinking Hazard to Siggy later

          1. cescpistols1
            • 10 Years
            8 years, 10 months ago

            So no change for this GW then?

      25. Holmes
        • 12 Years
        8 years, 10 months ago

        Barring injuries/suspension I think team is fine enough to save FT? Triple Arsenal against Chelsea isnt an ideal situation but that Hull game... 😮

        Cech
        Coleman, Valencia, Schlupp, Brunt
        Sanchez, Ozil, Alli, Eriksen, Sigurdsson
        Ibra

        Can play Jakupovic over Cech 😳

        1. Phil Dagger ⭐
          • 9 Years
          8 years, 10 months ago

          😳
          Will Schlupp Play?
          otherwise Gtg to save FT

          1. Holmes
            • 12 Years
            8 years, 10 months ago

            Sam said he should be ok for Sunderland, if not I have Pieters with wba, so not much concern...

            Would you start Jak over Cech?

            1. Phil Dagger ⭐
              • 9 Years
              8 years, 10 months ago

              I think Yes.
              Both unlikely to keep a CS
              Jaku more save potential .

              1. Holmes
                • 12 Years
                8 years, 10 months ago

                Cheers, have to find Cech's replacement asap...

        2. Joggers Nipple
          • 16 Years
          8 years, 10 months ago

          Other forwards?

          1. Holmes
            • 12 Years
            8 years, 10 months ago

            Anichebe and Diomande! 😳

          2. Joggers Nipple
            • 16 Years
            8 years, 10 months ago

            Just wondering if you have Luk as Ozil right down to 4.4 EVE/ SWA and get Luk would tempt

            1. Joggers Nipple
              • 16 Years
              8 years, 10 months ago

              Does this work ^?

            2. Holmes
              • 12 Years
              8 years, 10 months ago

              Yep, thats one and only option I'm considering at the moment, tempting for sure... Will see how Luka play today

      26. Sonny “The Hitman&rdq…
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 10 months ago

        Anyone know why Daniels didn't play today?

        1. Jayv807
          • 8 Years
          8 years, 10 months ago

          I couldn't find anything. Probably better he didn't play, I think he was trying to take the top spot for my worst short term defender transfer. Currently this is Cedric who I owned for three weeks and he got me 1 point. I have had Daniels for three weeks and he has gotten me 2 points (which ties him with Stones for my second worst three week Defensive transfer)! Frustrating.

          1. Sonny “The Hitman&rdq…
            • 9 Years
            8 years, 10 months ago

            Cheers!

        2. Phil Dagger ⭐
          • 9 Years
          8 years, 10 months ago

          clashed knees in training

          1. Sonny “The Hitman&rdq…
            • 9 Years
            8 years, 10 months ago

            Thanks for clarifying!
            Cheers!

          2. Sonny “The Hitman&rdq…
            • 9 Years
            8 years, 10 months ago

            By the way, why wasn't he flagged?

      27. Jayv807
        • 8 Years
        8 years, 10 months ago

        On 26 points with 4 left to play. I know the current average score is 22, any way to tell what the average players left to play per team is? (hope that makes sense). Praying that Kun, Ibra, DeBruyne and Baines save my gameweek tomorrow.

        1. Holmes
          • 12 Years
          8 years, 10 months ago

          Average is 8 in top 10k
          Overall is 7

        2. Jayv807
          • 8 Years
          8 years, 10 months ago

          So I think I am pretty much on average for the week. Had not seen that website before, so many thanks !!!

      28. Bow Locks
        • 16 Years
        8 years, 10 months ago

        When we reach this point in the season I try to do as little as possible and close to deadline.
        No punts, just safe choices.
        This might be why I never finish inside 5k.

        1. Holmes
          • 12 Years
          8 years, 10 months ago

          I would prefer to end the season by taking some risks... Few punts after GW30 is fun

          1. Bow Locks
            • 16 Years
            8 years, 10 months ago

            My mini league is for a pretty big buy in. I want the money.

            1. Holmes
              • 12 Years
              8 years, 10 months ago

              Then its fine, more than a game for you 😉

        2. Joggers Nipple
          • 16 Years
          8 years, 10 months ago

          I think you are right. Team value and price rises etc dont worry me at all now, unless the move is the exact money.