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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. Gudjohnsen
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 3 months ago

    Keep Aguero for one more gameweek or get rid of him Now and get Kane or Lukaku?

    1. Sanchit
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      Get rid

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

      If you captain aguero and if he scote 4-5 goals, it will be massive differential 😉

    3. Kane of Thrones
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      keep

    4. Demel
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      I am keeping for this week (and maybe this week). If I hear any report of him starting I will captain him. He will be gone by GW26 though (probably for Lukaku).

  2. SpaceCadet
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 3 months ago

    Who would you dump first - ozil or pogba?

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

      Pogba.

    2. Cok3y5murf
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      If money isn't a factor, Pogba.

    3. Syd.
      • 16 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      Pogba

    4. FPL Virgin
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      Pogba. Ozil created 6 chances in the current GW. I'd be tempted to buy him, not ditch him.

  3. Karan_G14
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 3 months ago

    Rose to Baines worth (-4)?

    Or start one of:

    A) Luiz (ARS)
    B) Mee (wat)

    Appreciate your thoughts!

    1. Cok3y5murf
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      Not worth it. I would start A

    2. kennethrhcp
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      is rose def out?

      i'd go no hit & put Luiz 1st sub

  4. Jebiga
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 3 months ago

    Repost

    Will aguero play next match ? Or he lost the spot in favour to Jesus ?

    1. kennethrhcp
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      too early to say but that's a lot of $$$ spent on someone youre unsure of

      1. Jebiga
        • 14 Years
        9 years, 3 months ago

        Yep but hes still one of the best pl players and top scorers. Cant believe that hes massive diferential. I will captain him 100%

        1. kennethrhcp
          • 15 Years
          9 years, 3 months ago

          agreed on best pl player & scorer... I love the fella but pep doesn't seem to (weird!)

          go with gut!!!

    2. Syd.
      • 16 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      Would be surprised to see Jesus start 3 games in a week

      1. kennethrhcp
        • 15 Years
        9 years, 3 months ago

        last updated 22nd Jan it says

        1. kennethrhcp
          • 15 Years
          9 years, 3 months ago

          reply fail. was to TM below

  5. KUNingas
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 3 months ago

    Giroud -> Jesus too risky punt? Or go save with Lukaku?

    1. kennethrhcp
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      go safe imo

  6. FCSB
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 3 months ago

    Jones >> Coleman ??

    1. kennethrhcp
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      yep if free

  7. Count of Monte Hristo
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 3 months ago

    How important is it to have Costa?

    I was thinking Zlatan, Lukaku, Jesus.

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

      Not in top 3 of Watchlist.

      1. kennethrhcp
        • 15 Years
        9 years, 3 months ago

        last updated on 22nd jan it says. will be in there soon id say

        1. TorresMagic™
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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          • 16 Years
          9 years, 3 months ago

          True. Don't see people rushing for Costa.

    2. kennethrhcp
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      fixtures look great after Arsenal.

      1. Flying Nugget
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 16 Years
        9 years, 3 months ago

        I would include Arsenal as a great fixture

        1. kennethrhcp
          • 15 Years
          9 years, 3 months ago

          youre prob right aswell

        2. FPLtfs
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 9 Years
          9 years, 3 months ago

          Better than Burnley at Turf Moore next gw imo

  8. Scotty B
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 3 months ago

    Jaku
    Luiz McAuley Baines
    Sanchez Lallana Alli Phillips
    Benteke Gray Ibrahimovic

    Cech De Roon Rose Chambers

    1 FT & 2.8 ITB

    Which option is better?
    A Lallana > Eriksen
    B Lallana > Mane
    C Lallana > Mirallas
    D Gray > Rondon
    E Chambers > 5.5 or below defender
    F Save FT

    1. KUNingas
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      F for me

    2. Scotty B
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      Or G Gray > Jesus which works out bang on the money?

  9. kennethrhcp
    • 15 Years
    9 years, 3 months ago

    morning lads, Giroud gotta go...

    A: Lukaku
    B: Costa
    C: total punt on Benteke

    (other forwards are Ibra & Defoe)

    1. FPL Footy Show Pod
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      I went Lukaku

    2. Syd.
      • 16 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      Lukaku

      He doesn't blank in GW26 & 28

    3. Sailboats
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      I have ibra defoe and gru as well. Doing giroud >lukaku

    4. KUNingas
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      Jesus! A.

    5. kennethrhcp
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      cheers lads... pretty conclusive!

  10. Cok3y5murf
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 3 months ago

    Giroud to Lukaku or Kane?

    1. Cok3y5murf
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      (already have Eriksen and Alli)

      1. KUNingas
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 3 months ago

        Lukaku

      2. FPLtfs
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 3 months ago

        Would go Lukaku, then. Game in 26+28

    2. Clifford☯
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      Lukaku

    3. Sailboats
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      Kaku

  11. Count of Monte Hristo
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 3 months ago

    Snoddy or Zaha?

    1. kennethrhcp
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      Zaha

  12. Clifford☯
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 3 months ago

    Didn't watch the Match yesterday so can anyone tell which one was it ?

    A) Man United's attack was not upto the mark.
    B) Hull are improving constantly.
    C) a bit of both

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

      Jaku was MOTM.

    2. Syd.
      • 16 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      Don't think MOTD was on yesterday

      Utd attack are no different from anytime this season they are creating the chances and not putting them away due to lack of quality

      Hull are certainly improving

      1. rdamjan
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 3 months ago

        Is Maguire nailed? Yesterday looked dangerous. Need replacement for Amat.

        1. Syd.
          • 16 Years
          9 years, 3 months ago

          I can't see him being dropped

  13. Delhidynamo
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 3 months ago

    Grant Pick

    Walker Brunt Alonso Holgate Amat

    Sanchez Coutinho Alli Eriksen Iwobi

    Barnes Ibra Defoe

    3.3 ITB 1 FT

    A) Defoe to Costa/Kaku

    B) Iwobi to Silva/Sterling/Phillips/Siggy

    C) Amat to PVA/Coleman

    What would your priroity be?

    1. KUNingas
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      A

    2. FPLtfs
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      A with Kaku

    3. Clifford☯
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      A with Lukaku

  14. FCSB
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 3 months ago

    Can't afford Jones to Coleman, so best replacement for Jones:

    1. Brunt
    2. Funes Mori (save some cash)

    Bearing in mind blanks GW26 and GW28

    Thanks

    1. KUNingas
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      1

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

      1

      1. rdamjan
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 3 months ago

        1

    3. Clifford☯
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      1

    4. FPLtfs
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      1. Is Funes Mori totally nailed on, you think? Considering bringing him next week.

  15. Syd.
    • 16 Years
    9 years, 3 months ago

    Ibra (c) this week ?

    Leicester are in disarray

    1. KUNingas
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      Might work

      1. rdamjan
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 3 months ago

        I will probably stick with Kane.

    2. kennethrhcp
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      doing the same I think

    3. Your Mum Zohore
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      Aye aye captain!

  16. borat
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 3 months ago

    Giru to lukaku for-4 or play crouch. Leave giru on bench and bring lukaku next week

    1. KUNingas
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      Same problem here..

      1. borat
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 3 months ago

        I think not worth taking hits at this stage. Crouch is in good form may well score again.

  17. ol3andre
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 3 months ago

    Any news on Danny Rose?

    1. Syd.
      • 16 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      According to early reports he could be out for a month. Nothing official yet

  18. The Scholes School
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 3 months ago

    Anyone know what happened to Coleman's goal? Downgraded to an assist?

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

      Shawcross own goal.

    2. Syd.
      • 16 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      He was lucky

      Should have been ruled out for offside

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

        Surprised they awarded it when watching live.

  19. Syd.
    • 16 Years
    9 years, 3 months ago

    Arsenal* v Watford
    Sunderland v Tottenham*
    Man Utd* v Hull

    *1 goal

    1. Your Mum Zohore
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      semi-blank week...

  20. Flying Nugget
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 16 Years
    9 years, 3 months ago

    Coleman (c) this week. Anyone else with me?

    1. Your Mum Zohore
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      never bench, never captain....

    2. Rasping Drive
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      Considering it, yes.

  21. tibollom
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 3 months ago

    had a bit of a disaster this GW = 37pts only..

    Should I play my WC or is it worth to wait for DGW?

    Heaton Jaku
    Walker Alonso Pieters Amat Cedric
    eriksen Stanislas Sanchez Phillips Allen
    Lukaku Ibra Defoe

    1. Syd.
      • 16 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      37 is a dream score this week

    2. FPLtfs
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      It's not that bad. Wait imo

    3. tibollom
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      cheers - worth swapping Defoe for Gabriel Jesus? have a FT and enough ITB...

  22. Scotty B
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 3 months ago

    Really struggling so sorry for the repost but could really do with some advice please on the below...

    Jaku
    Luiz McAuley Baines
    Sanchez Lallana Alli Phillips
    Benteke Gray Ibrahimovic

    Cech De Roon Rose Chambers

    1 FT & 2.8 ITB

    Which option is better?
    A Lallana > Eriksen
    B Lallana > Mane
    C Lallana > Mirallas
    D Gray > Rondon
    E Gray > Jesus
    F Save FT

    1. Flying Nugget
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      Rose to Coleman, bench Gray maybe.

    2. FPLtfs
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      I actually like C. Don't really like the player but he got fixtures, a bit of form, and no blanks.

      1. Pasqualinho
        • 16 Years
        9 years, 3 months ago

        And he takes a lot of set pieces too. But it's hard to work out why.

        1. FPLtfs
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 9 Years
          9 years, 3 months ago

          Give them to Baines 😉

      2. Scotty B
        • 14 Years
        9 years, 3 months ago

        I could do De Roon > Mirallas but then have a benching nightmare

        1. FPLtfs
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 9 Years
          9 years, 3 months ago

          benching nightmare can turn out to be a benching dream in the coming weeks.

          1. Scotty B
            • 14 Years
            9 years, 3 months ago

            Who would I bench if I done that?

            1. FPLtfs
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 9 Years
              9 years, 3 months ago

              I would bench Gray then, they're not great away

      3. JustPark
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 3 months ago

        I was just looking at Philips realising I might made a mistake by having him instead of Philips. You made my day better.

        1. Scotty B
          • 14 Years
          9 years, 3 months ago

          What do you mean?

        2. FPLtfs
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 9 Years
          9 years, 3 months ago

          Both OK picks imo. Not really good, but OK 🙂

          1. Scotty B
            • 14 Years
            9 years, 3 months ago

            Who?

            1. FPLtfs
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 9 Years
              9 years, 3 months ago

              Mirallas and Phillips both OK picks. Reply to Justpark 🙂

              1. JustPark
                • 10 Years
                9 years, 3 months ago

                The minutes are the concerns to be honest.

        3. Annie
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 13 Years
          9 years, 3 months ago

          Phillips

    3. Jafalad
      • 16 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      Front 3 look weak. I'd want to improve them with a Costa or a Lukaku.

      Cheap milf for Lalalalna and Benteks->Costa.

      1. Scotty B
        • 14 Years
        9 years, 3 months ago

        Just got Benteke in for Giroud lol

    4. Joggers Nipple
      • 16 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      Im getting bored this season doing the 'correct' moves. Go E, have some fun

      1. filobiz
        • 16 Years
        9 years, 3 months ago

        totally here you mate! haha

        1. filobiz
          • 16 Years
          9 years, 3 months ago

          and hear!

  23. Legomane
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 3 months ago

    Heaton (wat)
    Alonso (ARS) Coleman (BOU) Holgate (BOU)
    Phillips (STK) Alli (MID) Eriksen (MID) Sanchez (che)
    Rondon (STK) Ibrahimovic (lei) Aguero (SWA)

    Pickford Pieters (wba) Smith (eve) de Roon (tot)

    0 FT 0.5 ITB.

    1. G2G
    2. Anything worth a hit? Aguero surely to start v Swansea?...

    1. liiusions
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      Just do Aguero to Lukaku/Kane then you won't have these problems of worrying if he'll start or not

    2. karvs155
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      1

  24. liiusions
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 3 months ago

    How many players are people looking to have in GW28? I'm thinking just 7/8 if it's only the current teams.

    By next week I will already have Baines, Lukaku, Nyom, Brunt, Phillips, Jaku and I'll look to bring in Siggy and maybe a one week striker punt (probably Carroll)

    1. Wardinator
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      I have Jaku, Coleman brunt & Phillips now (4)
      I have 5FTs until GW28 so can field 9 without hits
      Will probably bring in Baines, siggy, Antonio, Lukaku & 1 more player between now and then

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

      11

  25. karvs155
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 3 months ago

    Pick 1 to play:
    A) Pieters (wba)
    B) Holebas (BUR)
    C) Stanislas (eve)

    1. liiusions
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      C

  26. JustPark
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 3 months ago

    Appatently, Sanchez armband was the wise decision I made for gw23. Heaton had the most points scored after him.

    1. Annie
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      More?

  27. Syd.
    • 16 Years
    9 years, 3 months ago

    Did anyone have a player in their team this week who scored a goal?

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

      Spencer had Siggy 😡

      1. Syd.
        • 16 Years
        9 years, 3 months ago

        I had no goals, no clean sheets and 1 assist 🙂

    2. Rasping Drive
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      Don't be silly

    3. Joggers Nipple
      • 16 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      No. 2 assists, no clean sheets, 1 mid clean sheet point, 0 bonus points. Ugly

    4. Wardinator
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      KDB

    5. Paul
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      Tekkers

    6. borat
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      Crouch

    7. Zlat-man
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      I have been stuck with negredo. Got a goal!

    8. Reiko
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      Negredo

  28. youknowho
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 3 months ago

    What to do with this lot?

    Heaton, Pickford
    Alonso, Bertrand, Brunt, Amat, Love
    Sanchez, Alli, Lallana, Phillips, Capoue
    Ibra, Lukaku, Defoe
    1FT, 1.6 ITB
    Save? Or is there something obvious i am overlooking?

  29. Atimis
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 3 months ago

    Holgate to keep his place ? Any thoughts ?

  30. Syd.
    • 16 Years
    9 years, 3 months ago

    Tiger Woods having another mare of a round

    Would like to see him get back up there challenging instead of struggling to make the cut

    1. The 12th Man
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      Best days are gone unfortunately.