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1 February 2017 5225 comments
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After a disappointing Tuesday evening, we’ve high hopes for the three remaining matches in Gameweek 23.

West Ham and Man City get us up and running at 7.45pm as the pair go head-to-head at the London Stadium.

The major news is that the fit-again Sergio Aguero is only named on the bench for City as Gabriel Jesus is afforded his first league start up top. Pep Guardiola also drops Claudio Bravo and hands Willy Caballero a chance between the posts.

With fixtures on their schedule in Gameweek 26 and 28, the in-form Hammers are of keen interest to Fantasy managers, with the likes of Andy Carroll and Michail Antonio offered the chance to stake a claim for our plans this evening. New signing Robert Snodgrass warms the bench, though Jose Fonte is fast-tracked into the first XI by Slaven Bilic.

Man United entertain Hull and Stoke welcome Everton to the bet365 in the pair of 8pm encounters.

With Alexis Sanchez managing just an assist against Watford and both Diego Costa and Harry Kane serving up blanks, the stage looks set for Zlatan Ibrahimovic to produce the goods at Old Trafford.

The United frontman was the top captaincy choice for Gameweek 23, with 22.9% handing him the armband at home to a Tigers outfit that have conceded more goals away from home than any other side.

Everton, meanwhile, have been subject to considerable investment on the back of five wins and a draw in the last seven rounds of fixtures.

Similar to West Ham, upcoming matches in Gameweek 26 and 28 boost the Toffees’ appeal, with many keeping an eye on Seamus Coleman, Leighton Baines, Ross Barkley and Romelu Lukaku as we plan ahead to deal with the inevitable cup postponements.

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

    Is motd on tonight

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

      Doesn't seem to be.

  2. Ed
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Just seen the Jones 1 pointer. Injury?

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

      Yes

      56 minutes

    2. bitm2007
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      It cost me a green arrow (only needed to play another 4 minutes)

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

    Would you get Coleman even if you had Baines

    1. Chris_White
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Aye

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

      yes, as long as you already have Kaku

    3. Netley Lucas
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      I wouldn't, others would.

    4. Reggie Nainggolan
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Why not? Was thinking the same but opted for a back three of Azpi Coleman n Walker

    5. sully29
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Just did. Mostly because a) I want three Everton players for the blank week and b) I don't trust any of their midfielders.

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

        Good point.

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

    How was Lukaku guys? Was planning Giroud to kaku but his last two gw blanks have me worried...

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

      'Due'

  5. henryleeds
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Giroud, Defoe + Pickford > Costa, Benteke + Jaku? I can just afford it, any help would be appreciated

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

    Pretty much 0% of Rose being fit for the weekend, yeah?

    Contemplating shifting to Coleman before the rise, but feel a bit hasty..

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

      Feeling the same

      1. Chris_White
        • 14 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        I'm gonna wait it out, have Chambers as well so could get rid of him instead if Rose somehow looks like being fit for the weekend

  7. Reggie Nainggolan
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Time to sell ibra? I know he scored two gw ago but his performances in those have been poor and looks like he might go on another 5 game drought. Plus blanks in gw 26 and 28

    1. Pinky Blinders
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Thinking about it for Lukaku but he doesn't look like he's doing much either. Probably will keep Ibra and bank some FTs until things become a bit more clear.

  8. JAC THE CAT
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Giroud out for...

    A, Carroll
    B, Rondon
    C, Llorente

    1. Chris_White
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      A if any..

    2. Reggie Nainggolan
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      A or C

    3. Bedknobs and Boomsticks
      • 16 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      A but be prepared for tears

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

      B is awful. I'd rather keep Giroud. 14 scores of 2 or less in 17 now

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

    Anyone on here play FUT? Those Wally and Son motm cards, hmmmmmmm

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

      FUT is so 2013

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

        Really? Just bought my first FIFA game in october, and think it's great. First FIFA game since FIFA 2012, that is. Im getting old..

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

          yep the games got better this year. Relies more on build up play rather than just pace

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

            Thats nice. Just hate that they have built in something that makes low rated players perform really well when they are up against better teams. My team (Quality 86) becomes so slow and clumsy when I play teams with lower average.

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

              I get ya. Time to bronze bench 😎

  10. Rossamous
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    If Pieters pulls off these two bonus he'll be my joint highest scorer lol

    1. matiakez
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      He's quietly had such a good season - gutted I sold him a few weeks back.

  11. Bedknobs and Boomsticks
    • 16 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Pick one:

    1. Jesus
    2. Buddha
    3. Muhammad
    4. Mourinho

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

      4

      I'm a devil worshiper

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

      4 is the most amusing, I think?

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

      depends on which Jesus that is

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

        acc, ignore them, I only answer to Lord Heaton

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

      ...well, Jesus is good at getting on the end of crosses...

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

        ...and is also pretty nailed

      2. Bedknobs and Boomsticks
        • 16 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        Ooohh ....

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

    Does Mourhino have the Balls to drop Pogba

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

      i'd drop ibra ahead of pogba

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

      Doubt it.

    3. sully29
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Resting him would be a start.

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

      Nope. Doubt anyone would in his position

  13. FF Dirtbag
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Need to get rid of Giroud I think. Who for?

    Top 8 are:
    Sanchez Eriksen alli Phillips amat
    Giroud Ibra defoe

    1. Yome
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      I am getting Costa

      1. FF Dirtbag
        • 14 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        Yeah however likely to miss a game... In GW 28

    2. Ed
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Amat gets everywhere

    3. Ed
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      I'd go for Lukaku

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

        Has scored as much as Giroud last 2

        1. FF Dirtbag
          • 14 Years
          9 years, 1 month ago

          That's my worries

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

      Romelu

  14. Catsandhats
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    So which teams will be missing game weeks 26 & 28? And what will you be. Doing with the players that are missing those weeks?

    Thanks!

    1. Reggie Nainggolan
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Teams missing in gw 26 are Southampton Utd City and Arsenal.

      GW 28 undecided. Depends on the PL teams still in Fa cup advance to next round

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

        Thanks, does that mean those 4 teams will be playing game week 28?

        1. Big Mac 24
          • 13 Years
          9 years, 1 month ago

          no

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

    Rage transfers done... so far.

    Hazard > Sterling
    Monreal > Walker

  16. JayBomb
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Is getting Jesus in too much of a knee jerk or do people on here reckon he will start against Swansea?

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

      would leave him till after the blanks personally

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

      He'll start but has at least one blank coming up (most probably 2)...so most will be holding off.

    3. Netley Lucas
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Can see Kun starting tbh.

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

    Pick one to bring in and play:

    a) Koscielny > Coleman

    b) Stanislas > Zaha

    c) Origi > Carroll

    1. Jamin
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      A

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

    Lost on previous page..

    Lloris and Friend --> Randolph and Coleman (-4) Yes / No?
    Have exact funds, so have to be done before Coleman rise tonight.

    Thanks

  19. bitm2007
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    A) Jones to Coleman for a hit (already got Baines)

    B) Keep Jones and play Kosceilny against Chelsea if he's out.

    Other defenders are

    Alsonso, Baines, Kos and Amat

    0.8 ITB

    1. matiakez
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Wait for injury updates.

    2. Dasher0303
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      A, Arsenal are stopping Chelsea scoring in million years, plus Chelsea defend well in set pieces, so kosc won't score. Also, you want both Coleman and Baines for the blanks.

  20. matiakez
    • 15 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    It's really not the time to wild card is it? But:

    Rose
    Friend
    Lallana
    Hazard
    Allen
    Rondon
    Potentially Jones

    Team is so bad.

    1. Baked baines
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      WC all.day long!!

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

      WC now, you'll lose a lot from that squad

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

      wait till Gw 29 now, a couple of hits will sort that out

      1. matiakez
        • 15 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        Thanks for the thoughts guys.

        Also have 2 FT so weighing up a -8 or wild card.

        Thing is with wild card I wouldn't know who to get right now

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

          keep ure WC. Too much up in the air atm, ull want a different team next week

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

      Lallana you can hold. Mane back so back to his deeper position where he delivered points from.

      Wait for news on Rose.

      Hazard and Allen could go this week..what's the rest of your team?

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

      Rose Friend out.

      Lallana/Haz/Rondon all playing. No need for a WC, a couple hits at most.

    6. bitm2007
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      I'd take a -12 in preference to WC'ing at this stage.

      1. Big Mac 24
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        Agree, 2 FT plus 2 or 3 more will sort you out. I'd ride with Haz, Lallana and Rondon as they all start and have "potential" for points this GW.

  21. Baked baines
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    I would love to be confident enough to bring in Jesus for the Swansea game. But Pep is too unpredictable with his city selection!!!

  22. Pinky Blinders
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Glad I came to my senses and shipped Kun a few weeks back, he looks desolate out there. Pep has won the battle of wills. For the hard core holdouts still keeping the faith, I respect you guys but the writing is on the wall.

  23. Jamin
    • 15 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Bit of defensive tidying to do, Coleman in for whom?
    A) Jones
    B) Amat
    C) Chambers

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

      C

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

      C,hes out for a while longer

  24. Chris_White
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Gabriel Jesus nearing 50% to a rise

    What the actual

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

      the hype is real

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

      Giroud to Jesus must be popular

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

    Time to sell Pogba?

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

      Would keep for the next 2 personally.

    2. Bored Ape Jota Club
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      I can't believe I brought him in. I can't believe United can't beat Hull. I can believe he will score a hatty if I drop him now.

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

      What led you to even buy him in the first place?

  26. Blue Gaffer
    • 16 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Which is best?

    1. Collins, Walcott, Aguero------Coleman, Sterling, Kane -4
    2. Walcott, Aguero----Lukaku & De Bruyne

    1. Baked baines
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      I wouldn't bring in any Man City players till after the blanks!

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

    Jones injury a real bummer......what do I do here....

    A...Play Pieters at stoke?

    B...Jones to brunt for a hit?

    Heaton
    Alonso Coleman Pieters (jones amat)
    Sanchez alli Phillips capoue (stanislas)
    Lukaku ibra kane

    Thanks

    1. Netley Lucas
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Play Pieters@WBA, PJones won't be out long.

  28. Z
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Coleman and Lukaku in for Jones and Aguero.
    Then hopefully Chambers to Alonso next week?

  29. Aubaaaaa
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Heaton Pickford
    Alonso Bellerin Baines Brunt Friend
    Sanchez Alli Mirallas Phillips DeRoon
    Ibra Kane Crouch

    1FT 4mITB

    A. Walker, Mane > Bellerin, DeRoon
    B. Coleman, Firm > Bellerin, DeRoon
    C. Others

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

    Manchester United's Zlatan Ibrahimovic has criticised Hull City goalkeeper Eldin Jakupovic despite his breathtaking performance at Old Trafford in the 0-0 draw.

    Jakupovic may have been the City hero, but United's superstar striker believes he was just 'making saves for the cameras'.

    "I did not see any chances where it was difficult for the goalkeeper, it was not a good save from Juan Mata, it was a bad finish. Some saves he made for the cameras."

    http://www.hulldailymail.co.uk/manchester-united-s-zlatan-ibrahimovic-slates-hull-city-s-eldin-jakupovic/story-30106065-detail/story.html

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

      The Pogba curler was defo for the cameras.

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

      Is that why you tried to avoid shooting at the goal then, Zlat?

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

      Jaku's made Zlatan eat his own balls 🙂

    4. 4. Arsenal FC
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      what a c**t

    5. Netley Lucas
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      He's wrong, the Mata save was great, so was the Pogba one...

      1. Netley Lucas
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        I mean the 1st half Pogba one lol

    6. DMil
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      The Man U team FF mini league must be rife with Jakupovix owners