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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. Lateriser 12
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Can someone help with my dilemma. 1FT 1.5M itb

    Mannone Kuciak
    Alonso Jones Pieters Evans Lenihan
    Sanchez Cout Mkhi Alli De Roon
    Ibra Kane Barnes

    Looking at a wide variety of options.
    a) Sanchez -> 8M + Barnes -> Kaku for a hit
    b) Jones -> Coleman
    c) Lenihan -> McAuley/Brunt
    d) De Roon -> Phillips/Zaha

    I really like Zaha but considering i just have Evans for 28, i should probably not go there. But i really like Zaha.
    Any ideas?

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

      I like A but not for the hit.

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

      Tricky. Like zaha too but can't afford phillips which makes it easier. In your case I'd prob get phillips to be honest but I'd prioritise c. That has to be a good transfer surely

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

      B. Definitely not A

    4. Hurricane Gilbert
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      B or C. Improves a weak defence this GW and sets you up for GW28.

    5. Hank Scorpio
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      B

    6. Lateriser 12
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Thanks lads.

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

      B or C

    8. Morgs
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Lenihan to Brunt should be your first move

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

      i did give my last 2 nickles if i can do B.

      B it is.

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

    If you dont think about blanks what its the best pick :

    A : Lukaku, Zaha, Coleman/Brunt ( GOT baines )
    B : Lukaku, Antonio, Nyom
    C : Lukaku, Snodgrass, Coleman/Brunt
    D : Lukaku, Chadli, Coleman/Brunt

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

      A

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

      A with Brunt sinve you have Baines

    3. Stockport Hatter
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      A with Brunt

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

    Defoe > Carroll done 😎

    Right, who should I get in for Carroll?

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

      Ha ha, so true!

      This is my move later.

    2. Hurricane Gilbert
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Don't, just put the TC on big andy and you will be a ledgend 😉

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

    looking to bring in brunt this weekend for Amat or Holgate. I own three Everton already. Should I bring him in for Amat and field Holgate in blanks, or for Holgate, which would free up a spot for a Coleman Baines double up for the blanks

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

      you cant trust holgate or amat to play. Holgate best chance of playing so would loose amat for now

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

        It's not just for now now, it's for the DGWs.

        So my question boils down to:

        Coleman, Baines, Brunt

        Or

        Holgate, Baines, Brunt + 1 FT

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

          Sorry I meant blanks, not dgws

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

          okei then coleman, baines, brunt look best

  5. Cruz88
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Anyone going Jesus (c)? Its either him or one of the spurs boys (Kane, Alli, Eriksen) for me

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

      Like the idea, but a bit too fresh for me

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

      I don't think he will start.

      1. Hurricane Gilbert
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        This

      2. Cruz88
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        Possibly, though no one would have imagined him starting last night either. Pep clearly has some hang ups about Aguero and has bought Jesus to play him. Or so it seems. Could go either way I suppose.

      3. Christina.
        • 16 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        After that showing? I will be very surprised if he doesn't.

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

      I am.

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

      I still day dream about Kane's(C) last home game...

  6. Teror
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Giroud > Jesus
    +
    Ibra > Vokes

    ?

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

      No, though do get Giroud out

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

      No

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

    Thinking of saving FT. Also bench order ok?

    Heaton
    McAuley Coleman Alonso
    Sanchez Phillips Eriksen Lallana
    Ibra Kane Defoe

    Jaku Allen Luiz Pieters
    0 ITB.

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

      G2G

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

        Thx

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

    Does anyone know if there are likely to be pressers prior to this weekends games please?

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

      There will be.

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

      Yes mate.

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

        Cheers guys

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

    Happy with my squad strength but given myself a massive benching headache... please bench three (currently on Siggy, Alonso and davies)

    Brunt (STK)
    Coleman (BOU)
    Baines (BOU)
    Rose (MID)
    Alonso (ARS)

    Sanchez (che)
    Siggy (mci)
    Phillips (STK)
    Alli (MID)
    Davies (BOU)

    Kane (MID)
    Ibra (lei)
    Defoe (cry)

    1. Hurricane Gilbert
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Alonso, davies and Rose if he is out. Otherwise Siggy.

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

      Aye. That defence will always bench points. I have Coleman, Alonso, Luiz, Pieters, McAuley and have benched 10+ last two weeks.

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

        He can always bench Davies and Phillips.

        But that's a bit expensive and will lead to benching points too.

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

    Need some inspiration, if you will;

    1. Rose > Brunt, play Koscielny
    2. Rose > Brunt, Kosc > Davies
    3. Rose > Brunt, Kosc > 5m, Wilson > Jesus (-4)

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

      1

    2. Stockport Hatter
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      1

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

      2 if u don't mind the potential blank to come.

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

      I've thought of another

      4. Rose > Brunt, Kosc > Holgate, Wilson > Lukaku (-4)

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

    Heaton
    Alonso - Holebas - Coleman
    Sanchez - Alli - Lallana - Stanislas*
    Costa - Ibra - Giroud

    Robinson - Pieters - Carroll - Evans

    1FT - 0.2ITB

    a> Giroud -> Carroll
    b> Giroud -> Benteke
    c> Giroud + Stanislas -> Carroll + Siggy (-4)
    d> Giroud + Lallana -> Carroll + Mane (-4)

    1. Hurricane Gilbert
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Just A

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

        Agree, thats what I was thinking as well. Thanks.

        1. Hurricane Gilbert
          • 10 Years
          9 years, 1 month ago

          Yup Giroud is a problem and Carroll/Benteke the only worthy replacements. Equally good picks but West Ham guaranteed to play in gw28. Carroll a risk because of his injury record though

  12. mad_beer ✅
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    So does Crystal Palace have a chance of a blank in GW28? I was thinking of bringing in Zaha and playing AOA this week.

    1. Hurricane Gilbert
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      If Fulham beat Spurs, they will play in GW28z

  13. makaveli123
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    With Lloris and Daniels no show, my rival gets Jaku and Pieters off the bench. #benchgoals

  14. kylegriff92
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Looking to bring in Zaha for one of the following:

    a) Lallana
    b) Allen
    c) Redmond

    Opinions please?

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

    Jesus punters you're relying on Pep starting a teenager 3 games in a week. Good luck

    1. Hurricane Gilbert
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Yeah. Totally agreed.

    2. Gemgem1010
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      ..you just made my cry.

    3. Christina.
      • 16 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      7-0 so far with 1 game to go.

    4. Kun Tozser
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      South American kids are different but yeah would be amazed if Kun didn't start

  16. Hurricane Gilbert
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Early thoughts? Thinking of saving because I've forgotten how that feels like.

    1FT, 0,6 ITB
    Heaton / Pick
    Alonso Baines Brunt (Evans, Amat)
    Sanchez Alli Erik Phillips (de Roon)
    Ibra Kane Defoe

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

      Definitely Save

      1. Hurricane Gilbert
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        Cheers Phil

  17. JasonG123
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Foster (Jaku)
    Alonso Holebas Brunt (Pieters Lenihan)
    Sanchez Eriksen Alli Phillips (Snoddy)
    Kane Ibra Defoe

    2FT, 0m ITB. Need some serious help both in FPL and irl, which move?
    (A) Holebas to F.Mori
    (B) Defoe and Holebas to Carroll/Llorente and Coleman
    (C) Defoe and Lenihan to Carroll/Llorente and F.Mori
    (D) Snoddy and Holebas to 4.3m mid and Coleman
    (E) Snoddy and Lenihan to 4.3m mid and F.Mori
    (F) Other?

    1. Hurricane Gilbert
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      I really like A of those. Bou concede a lot of headed goals and F Mori is a danger from set pieces. Sets you up for the medium term as well. Keep Defoe for at least one more game.

  18. Stockport Hatter
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    What to do with this little lot,
    2FT 0.2ITB

    Heaton Grant
    Rose Alonso Brunt Chambers Holgate
    Coutinho Alli Sanchez Phillips Stanislas
    Giroud Ibra Costa

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

      Rose and Giroud out preferably for Coleman and Lukaku

      1. Stockport Hatter
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        Cheers but 0.5m short

  19. Eden ACCOUNT CLOSED
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Aguero to Lukaku FT?

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

      Yes

      1. Eden ACCOUNT CLOSED
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        Everton guaranteed no blank GWs right

    2. ⚽️ Dingo ⚽️
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      I wouldn't before this weekend. Kun should start.

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

    Update on Rose?

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

      nothing Concrete. Reports says one month.
      Wait for Pressers I guess

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

      If it's ligament as they say he's gone at least a month

  21. Emiliano Sala
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Giroud and stanislas to zaha and carroll for -4 ?

  22. allaboutthemagic
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    With Danny Rose looking major doubt anyone think Ben Davies good to bring in for few game weeks before WC? Cheap at 4.7

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

      Think better off getting someone who has a GW28, depending on how well set up you are for that.

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

      Look at gw28 instead I tbink

  23. Jafooli
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    When is Gueye back? Likely to affect Tom Davies place?

    Or has Barry been dropped?

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

    Brunt or Phillips?? lads

    1. Hurricane Gilbert
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Do you really have to choose one of them??

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

        Yep

        Could also Choose between Eriksen or Siggy

        1. Hurricane Gilbert
          • 10 Years
          9 years, 1 month ago

          Then I would bench Siggy. City finally kept a CS with Caballero and they looked really good. Swansea have faced Pool and Soton and have done exceptionally well but both those teams have been completely out of form/depleted.

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

            No 😉
            That's for Which player you like in your team out of them pairs
            not to play this week

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

      Phillips

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

    Actually quite confident Aguero will start. I'd keep this week, then sell regardless

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

      Was quite confident last night too sigh

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

      Me too...he'll start

    3. Jam0sh
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      I couldn't live anymore in uncertainty and got rid. Feels good to be sure that I have now 11 starters

  26. lordkippe
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Really stressed about getting lukaku in : 1FT, 1.5ITB

    Heaton/Jakuopovic
    Alonso/Baines/jones/Pieters/amat
    Sanchez/Alli/Antonio/Phillips/De roon
    Ibra/Kane/Defoe

    Feeling defoe is the weakest link here, and should really get rid of jones to. Maybe doing antonio>Zaha & Defoe > Kaku for a hit, then upgrade jones next week. Looks good ?

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

      Jones to Coleman or Brunt

  27. Tomcooper9
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Thoughts on Lallana? Worth holding one more week with Hull up next or transfer for Siggy/Antonio?

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

      Save

  28. Caleb's Kitties
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Glad to exit gw23 with no injury..plan to use 1FT to move giroud to lukaku after manager updates..GTG?

    Heaton
    Alonso coleman mcauley
    Sanchez alli eriksen philips
    Kane(C) ibrahimovic lukaku
    Jakupovic de roon a.smith amat
    0.1ITB

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

      Yea looks good

  29. only2
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Is there a possibility for more blanks than the 4 in gw 26 (city,united,soton,arsenal)? Would love the spreadsheet if someone has it! 🙂

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

      No. GW 26 is set in stone now, with those 4 blanks

      1. only2
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        good to know, thanks!

    2. Al Bundy
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      No. Gw26 blanks are because of League cup final Man Utd - Southampton. They play Man city and Arsenal gw26, therefore these are moved. No others will be.

      1. only2
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        ty! 🙂

  30. foley_fd
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Morning all, what do you think of these free transfers?

    OUT - Allen, Giroud
    IN - Davies, Jesus

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

      Like it, considering the same Foley

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

      Wait on Jesus, Aguero will prob start on Sunday