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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. Rains of Castamere
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    LMS cut off score?

  2. rozzo
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Is Holgate still an option? Didnt see the Everton line up

    1. rainy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Played the first half

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

      i guess with koeman's comments that they played bad in the first half i think he will return to 4 at the back with holgate on the bench

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

    Average up by 13

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

    Thinking of getting Zaha. Have exact money Stanislas>Zaha. Would be benching Stan this week and not really interested in holding for 28

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

      good transfer

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

      That our Giroud>Benteke?

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

        Better.

  5. gawa11
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    1. Cedric to coleman
    2. Defoe to lukaku.
    3. Lallana to siggy
    Which one would you do this week?

    1. Spartac Mac
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      This week, I'd do Coleman.

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

      2.

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

      2

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

      Logic says Lallana will do well vs Hull, and Siggy blanks at City, so probably do the opposite...

      I'd still go with A though.

      1. gawa11
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        Thanks

  6. Pigsinblankets
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    A) Keep Lallana for Hull and save FT
    B) Swap for Silva/Sterling/Sane for next two gameweeks then get rid

    The urge to knee-jerk this week is unreal! Hull looking solid, but Mane is back...

    1. gawa11
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      A

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

    What happened to Holegate? More curious as a non owner and seeing if I can count my lucky stars I didn't get him in yesterday.

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

      He only plays when Everton play 3 at the back. If the formation changes, he goes.

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

      Tactical sub. I sold Amat for him FT last week. I think he'll start 352 next game

  8. Camp No No
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Wakey still here? Still liking Rondon?

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

      Not Wakey obvs, but I've ran out of patience with Rondon - it's not like he has a good GW28 fixture, either, being away to Everton.

      Pulis says he has personal issues regarding his family back home.

      http://www.birminghammail.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/west-brom-boss-tony-pulis-12542734

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

    Holebas to Mori ?

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

      Yes

  10. Twisted Saltergater
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 16 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Rondon and Giroud > Lukaku and Benteke?

    I know Rondon plays in GW28 but he's just shocking at the moment.

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

      Other than hat trick he's been horrific. Strings of 2pt scores

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

        Yeah 🙁 Got him in before the Hull game, but just hasn't worked out.

    2. Camp No No
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Is he really that shocking? I'm comparing him to Benteke, and there's no that much difference between them.

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

        The sitter he missed at the weekend was pretty terrible. What time period are you comparing, out of interest?

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

      14 scores of 2pts or less last 17 games is so much worse than Benteke

    4. Ruth_NZ
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Pulis says he has some personal problems related to his family back in Venezuela.

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

        Oops. You already know that. Saw it too late.

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

          No worries, Ruth, thanks for posting.

          I've been benching Rondon for Stanislas but I need him over the next few weeks but my patience is shot, plus I think Palace have a nice fixture run plus they seem to be gathering momentum. Benteke is at a season low 7.3m now.

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

    Last Man Standing GW23 🏆

    Safety score = 27
    Top score = 65
    LMS average = 33.45

    699 : 77 eliminated.
    622 through to GW24
    At least 63 out next GW.
    Congrats to all the survivors. 🙂

    1. Buck The Trent
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      36 (-4) phew

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

        🙂

    2. George James
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      26 🙁

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

        29 people got 26 🙁

  12. Kane-harry Island
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Maybe Jesus will start again. This is one player pep really likes even over Aguero. The least he deserves after such performance is a nod for next game. Please save me the iheanacho stories 'cos GJ is way above Kelly and Sterling imo

    1. gawa11
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Yeah I think he has a good chance of starting again

      1. Kane-harry Island
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        Cheers mate

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

      The problem is starting 3 games in one week after Pep has been clear that he wants to ease him in.

      Of course, he could start. But there is uncertainty, and with two blanks you'd have to be VERY certain of him to start both of the next two.

      1. Kane-harry Island
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        Its more than 50/50 maybe 60/40 that's good enough for me

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

          Then go ahead.

          I would want him for the captaincy, so that's why I'm not risking it.

          1. Kane-harry Island
            • 9 Years
            9 years, 1 month ago

            Cheers 🙂

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

      I think he will, they will want to keep the consistency going.

      Next game is over a week away on the monday night so plenty of rest

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

        aguero to play in cl game maybe

      2. Twisted Saltergater
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 16 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        You're confusing GW24 with GW25. Man City play Swansea next on Sunday, then Bournemouth in GW25 on the Monday.

        1. Kane-harry Island
          • 9 Years
          9 years, 1 month ago

          Affirmative!

    4. Twisted Saltergater
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      I think he may start at the weekend, but on the left wing with Sane being given a rest. Aguero through the middle and Sterling on the right.

      Sterling, De Bruyne and Silva were all taken off early tonight.

      1. Kane-harry Island
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        How is Eriksen captaincy against Boro? He is ripe for a turn up. I'm strongly considering

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

          He's my VC currently. But I'm likely to bring in Lukaku this week, so he'll probably get it.

          1. Kane-harry Island
            • 9 Years
            9 years, 1 month ago

            Reply fail but cheers. Lukaku has a strong claim for the armband but I couldn't go through with the transfer cos of 0.1. Goodluck

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

    Feels strange asking this but ...

    Grant (wba) or Jaku (LIV)?

    I'm currently starting Jaku. But Liverpool almost always score, even if they don't win.

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

      Jaku for the saves, I don't see Stoke getting a CS at the Hawthorns

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

        This.

    2. Spartac Mac
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Jaku for the BAPS / saves.

      Hull looking resilient of late.

  14. Spartac Mac
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Bottomed.

    Play 2 of:

    Crouch (wba), Morrison (STK), Pedro (ARS).

    Cheers.

    Also, will Crouch keep his form now that he's hit the big 100? Could be argued that him reaching that has inspired his form.

  15. Sz21
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    15.9m.
    1. Lukaku + Snodgrass (or other 6.3m) Already have Phillips
    2. Costa + Zaha (or other 5.5M)
    3. Other combo- who?

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

    Points for Stones at last.

  17. TooDifficuIt
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    i think liverpool will start performing again, anyone else ? and spurs will lose their form

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

      Yes on the first part, not sure about Spurs

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

      I agree.

      No Europe. No cups.

      Mane back. Countinho back.

      Always score, even when they lose.

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

    About to do Phil Jones out for Coleman. Should I pull the trigger? Will have no budget wiggle room after Coleman rises tonight

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

      Do it.

  19. Yank Revolution
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    4 green arrows in a row, I gotta keep it up.

    Just did this for -4
    Defoe/Allen out, Kaku/T Carroll in.

    Will sort out Chambers Amat in coming weeks...they're both bench players anyway. Probably getting Costa in for Ibra in two weeks time. I think I'm looking ok for the near term and first blank.

    New team

    Heaton/Foster
    Baines/Alonso/McCauley/Chambers/Amat
    Sanchez/Eriksen/Antonio/Phillips/Carroll
    Ibra/Kaku/Kane

    0.0 itb.

  20. Klip Klopp
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    what to do with this bunch?

    Heaton / Pickford
    Friend / Baines / Alonso / Amat / Jones
    Sanchez / Lallana / Alli / Eriksen / Phillips
    Ibra / Anichebe / Lukaku

    A. Anichebe --> Carrol and play All Out Attack
    B. Anichebe + Friend --> Gray + Funes Mori -4
    C. Anichebe + Friend --> Carrol + Nyom/Holegate

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

    Any further news on Daniels' injury? Cheers

  22. EWH2020
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Anyone considering PvA?

    1. Spartac Mac
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Yup.

      Was useful at Sunderland and sure will be at Palace.

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

      good option but atm Brunt and Coleman/Baines are higher on my watchlist

    3. Camp No No
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Many are already buying.

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

    Who should i play ?

    A) Pieters (wba)

    B) Evans --> Brunt (STO) (-4) and bench Pieters

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

      B is more fun

    2. Spartac Mac
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Not a fan of hits to bring defenders in.

      Pieters - likely 2 points
      Brunt - likely 6 points (-4 for transfer)

      Reckon it'll just work out similar.

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

        yeah but brunt could nick a goal or assist plus bonus is whats tempting me

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

          In a very similar boat.....

          Gonna sleep on it and ignore brunt price rise.....

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

      Odds are really against the -4 I'm in the same boat and want brunt but wba not keeping clean sheets at all 1 in 11. Pieters has been scraping by picking up points too, he's serving me well at the moment and I'm not dropping him for a hit at this point.

  24. Dirty Harry
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Exact money for either of these:

    Amat > Pva (-4)
    or
    Pieters+Pickford > Coleman+Jaku (-8)

    Worth a shout?

  25. Schwarzer
    • 15 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Amat > Coleman a no brainer?
    I have Daniels and Jones that are both potentially out.

    Stick or twist?

    Cheers

  26. fedolefan
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    GW rank down from 660K to 1.2m. Not good.

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

      I'm not going to look this week! Only points were from Sanchez.

      1. Winners900
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        Damn, how much points? That was crazy jump

  27. KeepCalm
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Should I go with, Brunt or Mcauley? Or save money and go with Nyom?

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

      Watchlist.

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

      brunt

  28. SpaceCadet
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Best Ozil replacement?

    A. Mane
    B. Zaha
    C. Sterling
    D. ?

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

      c

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

      Siggy

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

        Nah maybe after this gw

  29. Cookie Kid
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    34 points....

    Green arrow

    What a week

  30. JoeJitzu +42
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Place these transfers in order of priority please?

    A. Giroud to Lukaku
    B. Anichebe to Crouch
    C. Chambers to Coleman
    D. P.Jones to Coleman
    E. Firmino to Siggy

    Heaton Jakupovic
    JONES CHAMBERS Pieters Brunt (Linehan)
    Sanchez Hazard Alli Phillips FIRMINO
    Costa GIROUD ANICHEBE

    Thanks!!!