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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. Lallana_
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Any other good GW28 players I'm missing?

    Mawson, Sigurdsson, Antonio, Markovic, Sakho, PvA, Dann Coleman, Baines, Lukaku(?)

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

      Jakupovič. Big Andy.

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

        Big Andy 🙂

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

      Where's WBA?

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

        My bad. This list revolves around who I have. Already have Phillips, Evans and Rondon but Brunt is an obvious choice.

        Also forgot Big Ben!

    3. ryacoo
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Brunt, Phillips

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

      Wbrom

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

      PvA 28 is not confirmed

    6. ryacoo
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Also, Palace are likely to blank in GW28 (if Spurs advance in the FA Cup).

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

        Great a Spurs blank too

    7. AYEW KI-EDEN MEE
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Dawson

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

      Ummmm palace have a potential blank!

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

        Good to know. Avoiding them then!

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

      Llorente worth a shout, maybe Fonte

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

    Anything on the Rose injury?
    Should I transfer him out for Coleman (have Baines) before the price rise?

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

      0.1 for more news.
      Could be out a month also.

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

        Cheers..think I'll pay the extra 0.1 😉

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

          So definitely out for Middlesbrough eh

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

      ROSE WOE Danny Rose injury: Tottenham ace to miss Liverpool clash and rest of February with medial ligament damage to knee
      Defender limped off during draw against Sunderland and Spurs chiefs fear he will miss a number of big games this month

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

        The Sun?

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

          Danny Woes? 🙂

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

    Why is Brunt higher in the watchlist than Coleman ?

    Coleman last 8 matches 4 cs compared to 1 of Brunt

    Both has 2 goals and 2 assists during that period

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

      52pts last 6 home games. 3 plum home fixtures coming up

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

        (C) Brunt?

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

        stoke are no push overs. conceded only 1 against an inform manutd and everton side

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

          Stoke no pushovers at home

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

      last updated 29 January

  4. Mulla
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    What to do next lads ? 2fts £1.1 itb

    Randolf
    Alonso. Baines. Nyom.
    Sanchez. Alli (C). Lallana. Philips.
    Costa .Ibra .Giroud .

    Jaku .Holebas. Dr Roon. Amat

    A) Giroud »» Lukaku
    B) Giroud & Lallana »» Lukaku & Zaha
    C) Something else ??

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

      A

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

        Does seem the obvious move alright, want Brunt also but tempted to wait considering Holebas has Burnley at home, might even play him over Nyom

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

          A for sure.
          lallana and hole out next week for guaranteed 28 wk players with form i.e. Sig, Antonio, brunt, funes mori

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

            Was thinking something similar, would seem a waste of trannys to ship Lallana (HUL) & Holebas (BUR),more room for manoeuvre next week with 2 fts to prepare for blanks..
            Cheers !

  5. Total Foot 5
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    best duo? thnx

    1 jones crouch
    2 holebas benteke

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

      2

    2. Sideways Backwards
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      To play? Odd comparison.
      Who are you getting rid of?

    3. Total Foot 5
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      im in between doing this

      evans,holebas,defoe >baines, coleman crouch
      or
      jones, evans, defoe > bain, cole, bentek

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

        Not Defoe to benteke, just one or two if you can afford both of the defensive transfers

  6. Freshy
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    My "flair" Bellierin pick results - 8 - 0 - 0 - 1 - 0
    replaced Walker who went - 0 - 6 - 11 - 6 - 6
    Started out well

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

      Warning I just brought in the Goalman

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

      same... except i chose "flair" Bellerin over safe Kos

    3. Geoff
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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      • 13 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Bellerin out for me this week too, though I like my defence this week even without him. Bellerin just really disappointing

  7. AYEW KI-EDEN MEE
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    No reply last page
    Heaton
    Brunt Alonso Pieters
    Sanchez Eriksen Lallana Phillips
    Ibra Aguero Benteke

    Pickford De Roon Chambers Amat

    2FT 0.0 ITB

    Amat & Aguero -> Coleman & Lukaku sound good?

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

      Gitt-er dun

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

      Do it if you dont think Aguero will start against Swansea

      1. AYEW KI-EDEN MEE
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        Think i'll wait till friday for further info on Aguero

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

          Kept him this long I'd be captaining Aguero as a massive differential for sure

  8. Teahupo'o
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    About to pull the trigger now. Best way to get rid of Giroud (benched) and Jones (crocked)?

    Hennessey
    Alonso Brunt Baines
    Eriksen Sanchez Alli Stanislas
    Ibra Giroud Kane

    (Grant, Jones Nyom deRoon)
    1FT 0ITB

    A) Giroud Jones Ibra ➡ Lukaku Coleman Jesus -8
    B) Giroud Jones ➡ Benteke Coleman -4
    C) Giroud Jones Ibra ➡ Lukaku Coleman Benteke -8

    1. Sideways Backwards
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Just Giroud Jones -> Lukaku Coleman?

      1. Teahupo'o
        • 14 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        Not enough cash.

        1. Sideways Backwards
          • 10 Years
          9 years, 1 month ago

          I wouldn't get rid of ibra just to fund Coleman when you have baines

          1. Teahupo'o
            • 14 Years
            9 years, 1 month ago

            It's more to fund Lukaku.

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

      you wouldnt play Jones anyway wait a week but go Giroud> Benteke for this week

      1. Teahupo'o
        • 14 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        I'm contemplating 433 and benching Stan.

  9. Pierce34
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Shall I do Koscielny to Coleman this week and Lallana to Sigurdsson next week? (my jerky knee wants to do them both now but Lallana's fixture is much better than Siggy's)

    1. Sideways Backwards
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Yeah, I'm gonna give Lallana this week, makes sense fixture wise

  10. Duffy Dunk
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Could anyone tell me how Lukaku, Baines and Ibra played?
    I didn't watch the matches

  11. ★Kuntheman★
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    You're chasing in your league by a few 70 pts. Your team value is much higher than your rivals, but you need differentials. #1 has a wank team and has Costa and Kane. #2 has a decent team but starts Fletcher, Sigurdsson, and Firmino every week, with a frontline of Kane and Lukaku. If you had to drop one of these three for a differential (maybe named Jesus), who would you drop?

    A) Ibrahimovic
    B) Kane
    C) Lukaku

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

      are you really going to get Jesus in now when he has a blank in 26 and probably 28?

      1. ★Kuntheman★
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        Not the only move I'm making, bringing in Mane for Lallana and Sane for De Roon as well.

    2. NATSTER
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Hard. I have been influenced by the blank of Ibra.

      Definitely keep Lukaku.

      1. ★Kuntheman★
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        Ibrahimovic seems like a great differential between those two though...I'm tempted to drop Kane honestly but if I drop Ibrahimovic I can get Sane

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

          Why on earth would you get sane? Aguero will be back and I'd put a lot of money on sane dropping out of that lineup not Jesus especially after peps quotes saying Aguero will play and Jesus can play with him on the left! I would simply plan to use gws like 28 to catch up by being better prepared for them and being able to field as many players as possible without hits rather than punting on players who have 2 blanks coming and are a rotation risk at best!

  12. Forza Papac
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    I had Crouch benched tonight 🙁

    Should I play him ahead of Phillips this week?

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

      No, but Stoke are becoming fantasy killers of late.

  13. Chicken-Mandy
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    2 ft's and don't want to waste one
    Lallana to siggy? (Good long term)

    And also when are price changes as lallana dropping tonight effects selling value so need to do it soon

    1. AYEW KI-EDEN MEE
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      I'd save Lallana for the Hull game then get Siggy

    2. Pierce34
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      I'm contemplating the same thing (but with Koscielny to Coleman as well), and I think I'm probably keeping Lallana for the Hull fixture, despite the price drop.

      1. Chicken-Mandy
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        Done the transfer, wanted rid for a few weeks now.
        His price dropping and siggy increasing
        Siggy a great long term pick and with corners pens and free kicks despite his few tough fixtures can easily pick up points still.

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

    Get Nyom or Brunt ?

    Brunt should be more popular, but I'm afraid that I might choose the wrong side of flanks again.

    Azpi v Alonso
    Coleman v Baines
    Walker v Rose

    The right seem to do better than left. Alonso is explosive once, but Azpi has been consistent with baps.

    1. Pierce34
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Well, the good thing about this dilemma is you never have to worry about Nyom matching Brunt for attacking returns or baps!

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

        Well. Nyom had better stats than I thought. 🙂

  15. Rhinos
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    No one in their right mind is gonna bring kun in this week, will make his hatty against Swansea all the sweeter.
    *he says hopefully whilst chucking rotten fruit at a picture of Pep

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

      Can only afford Jesus

    2. Sideways Backwards
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      It's the hope that kills you

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

      he's been due a huge haul for the last 4-5 weeks if you go by comments from aguero owners here

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

    How much time till the price changes?

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

      Around 10 mins

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

        Yup..pulled the trigger on Rose to Coleman

  17. Arctic monkeys
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Andy Caroll a good option to replace Defoe ?

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

      Yes

      1. Arctic monkeys
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        Cheers, you think G.Jesus is nailed ?

  18. FPL Blow-In
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    What happened to Phil Jones? See Ye only played 54mins

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

      Injured i believe

    2. Ange Ball
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      He fine

  19. Salah’s Sonnet
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Hey lads, just looking for a few more opinions which option here sounds best before price changes?

    Team is:

    Heaton
    Baines - Azpi - Rose
    Phillips - Sanchez - Alli - Erksen - Coutinho
    Giroud - Ibra
    ___________________________________
    Jaku: Barnes, Muniesa, Chambers 2FT, 2.2 ITB

    Rose + Giroud to:

    A) Coleman + Kane
    B) Walker + Costa
    C) Coleman + Lukaku
    D) Coleman + Costa
    E) Other?

    Any help is much appreciated.

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

      I like C. Mind checking mine out below?

    2. Ange Ball
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      D or C

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

      B will be the smoother ride.

    4. Salah’s Sonnet
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      thanks lads, well just done Rose to coleman to start with, just need to think about the striker situation, hope giroud doesn't drop tonight.

  20. Magic Bean
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Crazy to do Alonso to Coleman?

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

      no

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

      No

  21. Geoff
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • Has Moderation Rights
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Disappointing water-treading week. 2FT 1.4m.

    Heaton (Pickford)
    Baines McAuley Holebas (Pieters Bellerin)
    Sanchez Eriksen Alli Philips (Capoue)
    Ibra Kane Carroll

    Maybe Bellerin > someone? Capoue > Carroll? Early thoughts?

    Cheers in advance

    1. Salah’s Sonnet
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      thanks for replying above man, my first thought would be bellerin to either coleman or Walker, that's all that needs tweaking in my opinion.

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

        Ah thanks. Maybe Carroll + Bellerin > Lukaku + 4.5

        1. Salah’s Sonnet
          • 14 Years
          9 years, 1 month ago

          yep sure if you can field a decent 4.5 defender, dont see why not.

  22. Ange Ball
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Giroud Ozil bellerin Out

    Lukaku Mane Baines In

    Minus 8

    A ) Yes
    B) No
    C) Just do Lukaku Mame keep Bellerin

    Will need to do this before price rise

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

      Keep ozil for 1 week to avoid -8 imo

  23. Speédy
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Anyone had jaku starting????

    1. Sideways Backwards
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      I wish

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

      Not Mike Phelan that's for sure

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

      Yep, with Kristoffer Nordfeldt as back-up lol...

    4. Alexieishere
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Have 2FT last week and have no idea what to do so doing Pickford -> Jaku just to free up fund.

      Started him instead of Valdes.

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

        Wow,well done

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

    Really afraid of not owning these attackers next gw. Could easily outscore my team by 20-30 points margin minimum

    KDB Coutinho Antonio Zaha
    Lukaku Benteke Jesus

    1. Sideways Backwards
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Highest scorer of those?

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

      Sunderland and hull just proved why they are no walkovers

  25. redbeard
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Dann/ PvA worth a punt for the next 4?

    1. Sideways Backwards
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Thinking PVA

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

      Yes

    3. ryacoo
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      I'd be all over them if it weren't for the blank GW preparation - investing in Everton def for now since I'm late to that party.

  26. ★Kuntheman★
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Which teams are most likely to have a game in GW 28?

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

      Hull
      Swansea
      Bournemouth
      West Ham
      Everton
      WBA

      All guaranteed games in 28

      1. ★Kuntheman★
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        Yikes. I've only got four of those.

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

      EVE, WBA, BOU, WHM, HUL, SWA...

  27. Duffy Dunk
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Coleman seems to be getting points more often than Baines.
    Should I do Baines->Coleman?

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

      You know what will happen? These dynamics can change so quickly.

    2. The Enlightener
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      It's because I went Baines over Coleman just recently. All my moves blowup in my face, lol. But now, I have both, so I apologies to owners of either. Consider yourselves cursed 😎

      1. The Enlightener
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        *blow up *apologize - - Geez. I can write.

  28. Alexieishere
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Have 2FT last week and have no idea what to do so doing Pickford -> Jaku just to free up fund.

    Started him instead of Valdes

    Now I'm feeling like a God.

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

    I want Brunt but McCauley allows me Giroud>Jesus. What to do?

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

      Get a loan?

    2. NATSTER
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      McAuley is not a bad choice. Decent goal threat.

  30. Magic Bean
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Is Coleman a definite rise tonight?

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

      Pretty much

      1. Magic Bean
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        Thanks