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5 February 2017 3096 comments
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After Gabriel Jesus downed Swansea with a double at the Etihad, we make our way to the King Power as Leicester City entertain Manchester United in the final fixture of Gameweek 24.

Despite back-to-back blanks, Zlatan Ibrahimovic was once again the most captained player for this round of matches – he was handed the armband by 20.5% of Fantasy Premier League managers.

The likes of Paul Pogba and Henrikh Mkhitaryan could emerge as differentials against a defence that’s conceded at least twice in five of their last six home matches.

With a blank Gameweek 26 and potential blank in Gameweek 28, though, Jose Mourinho’s men are far from our short-term plans right now.

Leicester’s unconvincing form at both ends of the pitch bodes well for the Red Devils – with a single goal scored in the last six Gameweeks, those holding the likes of David de Gea and Antonio Valencia will be optimistic of a clean sheet.

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  1. JustPark
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 2 months ago

    For gw26(yes, not 25 because I'm saving the FT), Jones to:
    A) Robertson
    B) Maguire
    C) Others?

    I have Alonso, Coleman, Brunt and Love(bench fodder) so that's already a lot of money in defenders. Don't want another premium.

    1. KUNingas
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      A

    2. Parm
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      Maguire

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

      Leaning towards B, crazy attacking stats these last few weeks

    4. JustPark
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      Thank you, all

  2. KUNingas
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 2 months ago

    Hi. 1FT, 4ITB.

    A) Ibra -> Jesus
    B) Anichebe -> Carroll
    C) Coutinho -> Sigurdsson

    Sanchez, Alli, Coutinho, Phillips, Stanislas
    Ibra, Lukaku, Anichebe

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

      B

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

        nothing wrong with C too

        1. KUNingas
          • 10 Years
          9 years, 2 months ago

          But atleast Coutinho plays..

      2. KUNingas
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 2 months ago

        Yeah leaning on this currently

    2. athreya
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      C. And also look to fix Stanislas next week. Snodgrass could be an option.

      1. KUNingas
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 2 months ago

        Thanks

  3. FF Dirtbag
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 2 months ago

    Who definitely has a game in gw28?

    1. Stats Don\'t Lie
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      Whu, hull, swa, bur, eve, wba

      1. FF Dirtbag
        • 14 Years
        9 years, 2 months ago

        Interesting. Might take out Eriksen then thanks pkw

      2. athreya
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 2 months ago

        Not Bur. Bou surely.

        1. Stats Don\'t Lie
          • 11 Years
          9 years, 2 months ago

          That's who I meant

    2. FF Dirtbag
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      Just asking as have 2.7 mill in the bank and unsure whether to do:
      A) Eriksen to Siggy
      Or
      B) Phillips to Siggy

      1. Stats Don\'t Lie
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 2 months ago

        A

        1. FF Dirtbag
          • 14 Years
          9 years, 2 months ago

          Cheers man

      2. Mr. Funny Name
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 2 months ago

        I've the same dilemma, leaning towards eriksen out as I've only 8 players for gw28 atm, one being Holgate

  4. The Man Pastore
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 2 months ago

    For -4pts

    PVA Lallana Alli out
    Cahill Siggy Antonio in

    Y or N ?

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

      only Lallana to Siggy

      1. KUNingas
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 2 months ago

        This

      2. The Man Pastore
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 2 months ago

        I can't... 0.1 short

  5. Numb
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 2 months ago

    Jesus bandwagon in full swing!

    Transfers in at 30% per hour

    1. KUNingas
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      Must hop on

    2. THFC4LIFE
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      2 blanks coming up?

      1. Numb
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 2 months ago

        See below.

    3. The Enlightener
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      It's the new crusades!

    4. Business Cat
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      A Jesus Christler

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

        Zion Train

  6. Phil Dagger ⭐
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 2 months ago

    So What is the consensus now on Gabriel Jesus?
    Getting him in now ? or after blanks or get him a d bench for blanks and is it really worth dropping your 3 big hitter strikers like Kane Ibra Costa Lukaku for him ??

    1. Whats the Mata?
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      2 blanks is too much... I'm avoiding
      He could easily be benched as well for the Cl fixture

      1. Whats the Mata?
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 2 months ago

        I meant benched in pl for cl

      2. Stupendous
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 2 months ago

        Bench for GW 26 and still field 11.

        Sell ahead of 28 or bench again

    2. Numb
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      He has Bournemouth next weekend! You can pay for another transfer out of the points profit!

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

      Surely Ageuro will start one soon and he will be benched?

      1. Numb
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 2 months ago

        Nah

      2. Stupendous
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 2 months ago

        He's nailed on. Aguero and him may start together but he is nailed.

      3. The Enlightener
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 2 months ago

        Wouldn't be so sure, partly because Aguero starting doesn't mean he won't start.

      4. Phil Dagger ⭐
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 2 months ago

        could still start both Aguero and Jesus and in this form it will be hard to bench him

    4. Netley Lucas
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      Had a look, would take an 8, just doesn't seem worth it?

    5. Jafalad
      • 16 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      Ignore. Gametime issues, blanks, CL....a whole heap of red lights should be flashing in your young mind right now.

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

        hard to ignore With his performances . Although these blanks have certainly detailed his appeal a little on here

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

          derailed*

          1. Konig Luther
            • 13 Years
            9 years, 2 months ago

            completely, but i jumped on him for this 2 gws and possible for the game after blank... made a mistake when decided to don't buy Mané because AFCON and he kept delivering..

  7. Stupendous
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 2 months ago

    How am I shaping up for next week?

    Grant
    Baines Alonso Coleman
    Siggy (c) Sanchez Hazard Phillips Alli
    Jesus Costa

    Pickford McAuley Mee Anichebe

    1. Big_Bear
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      Strong team!

    2. fedolefan
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      Stupendous.

    3. Stupendous
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      Cheers. Benching Jesus in 26 then might look to get Lukaku in if needed.

  8. TheBusDriver
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 2 months ago

    Can't believe I had Mkhitaryan for 5 weeks and sold him this week. I hate this game.

    1. Ha.
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      Oh dear

    2. Somalion
      • 16 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      That's quite funny

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

      So do I. Decided against Lukaku yesterday morning and held Ibra. I was sick watching those goals roll in.

      1. TheBusDriver
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 2 months ago

        I'm so mad.

  9. Connor's Calling
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 16 Years
    9 years, 2 months ago

    Also...I know we're quick to knock 'Knee-Jerkers'- but I could have done Giroud -> Jesus for free on Weds night. Didn't as thought too reactionary and needed to plan for GW26 and 28.

    0.4m price and 11 point swing later (I didn't play Giroud as thought he'd be benched) and I kinda wish I'd just gone with the masses!

  10. Legomane
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 2 months ago

    Heaton Pickford
    Alonso Coleman Pieters Smith Holgate
    Sanchez Alli Eriksen Phillips de Roon
    Ibrahimovic Costa Lukaku

    0 FT 0.1 ITB

    A. G2G
    B. Eriksen/Alli > Siggy (-4)
    C. B + Smith > Brunt (-8)
    D. Ibra, Phillips > Jesus, Siggy (-8)

  11. Plagued by indecision
    • 15 Years
    9 years, 2 months ago

    Am I ok for next week?

    Grant
    Alonso P.Jones Yoshida
    Sanchez Alli Phillips Sigurdsson
    Ibrahimovic Rondon Lukaku

    Subs: Heaton Carrick Holgate Friend

    1. Big_Bear
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      Looks good!

  12. THFC4LIFE
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 2 months ago

    Play 1
    A heaton v Chelsea at home
    B Jaku v arsenal away

    1. Sailboats
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      A no question

    2. Webbinho
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      Hard call. Probably Heaton. I think both will conceed.

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

      Heaton...and I'm playing him ahead of Foster.

    4. Netley Lucas
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      I can see Jak winning, saves+++

    5. Jersey
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      a

  13. Pasqualinho
    • 16 Years
    9 years, 2 months ago

    I am slowly subscribing to the theory that anyone who keeps Aguero won't finish in the top million this season.

    1. Demí
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      I'll buy him in week 38

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

        In order to prove it?

        1. Demí
          • 15 Years
          9 years, 2 months ago

          Disprove

    2. Somalion
      • 16 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      But but next week tho

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

      Hmmm...I'm sure I have heard of this theory too.

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

        Rumours are it came from NZ.

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

          The One of many teams

    4. TheBusDriver
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      I kept saying since the season started that Aguero is not worth 13m. No one believed me then. Who's laughing now?

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

        Not you. You sold Mkhitaryan.

        1. andy85wsm
          • Has Moderation Rights
          • 15 Years
          9 years, 2 months ago

          😆

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

          😆

      2. Duffo
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 2 months ago

        Aguero is arguably the best striker in the league on his day. Starting every week he is 100% worth 13mil

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

      He still look class when he came on today

      He is far from being a spent force

  14. Paramaribo
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 2 months ago

    Foster Jakupovic
    Alonso Coleman Brunt Holgate Amat
    Sanchez Hazard Fletcher De Roon Carroll
    Aguero Kane Ibrahimovic

    1 FT, 1.1 ITB

    A) Would you do Aguero/De Roon to Lukaku/Siggurdson (or maybe even Jesus instead of Lukaku) for a hit
    B) Something else instead of A

    1. Webbinho
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      Yes, easy decision. Both play 28 and both in great form.

    2. MTPockets
        9 years, 2 months ago

        Just done Aguero/Lallana to Lukaku/Siggy.
        Also considering Ibra to Jesus for a hit

        1. Paramaribo
          • 11 Years
          9 years, 2 months ago

          I am not sure how nailed will Jesus be. Moreover he will not have a match in GW 26 and may be 28.

          1. MTPockets
              9 years, 2 months ago

              That's true. It would just be a punt.

      • fedolefan
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 2 months ago

        Lol, Jose so calm.

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

          He is okay when he wins

      • Gruu
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 2 months ago

        What should i do for this lot?

        A. Alli > Siggy
        B. Zaha > Snodgrass
        C. Stanislas > Snodgrass
        D. Kane > Jesus
        E. Keep

        Grant
        Brunt Baines Valencia
        Sanchez Alli Phillips Zaha
        Ibra Kane Lukaku

        (Jaku Stanislas Chambers Holgate)
        1FT, 0.4ITB

        1. Lucky_Z
          • 13 Years
          9 years, 2 months ago

          E

        2. Arn De Gothia
          • 15 Years
          9 years, 2 months ago

          a

      • Taff1952
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 2 months ago

        How secure is morrison thinking of swapping phillps to him to free up cash

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

          Was just checking him out. 4.6! Yum!

        2. Netley Lucas
          • 10 Years
          9 years, 2 months ago

          He's not, especially when Brunty returns to RW... Chadders v Morrison? Risk.

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

            Not all that unsecure. And 3 goals in 5. Not sure he gonna get dropped while he's hot. Don't drop it while it's hot, drop it while it's hot.

            1. Taff1952
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 11 Years
              9 years, 2 months ago

              I am tempted as the cash could really help my defense.

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

          don't do that.

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

            Do what you want. Don't let these bullies push you around! 😉

            1. Taff1952
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 11 Years
              9 years, 2 months ago

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

                Exactly! 😎

      • The Tinkerman
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 2 months ago

        What's the deal with Gabriel Jesus then... If we could rely on his minutes he looks like a bargain.

        Don't seem to be able to rely on any city attacker with Pep's rotation

        1. Demí
          • 15 Years
          9 years, 2 months ago

          I think he's nailed

        2. Webbinho
          • 15 Years
          9 years, 2 months ago

          I think its a 1 or 10pt situation. Depends how Pep feels

          1. The Tinkerman
            • 10 Years
            9 years, 2 months ago

            Hmm, I won'y buy until after GW28, but the signs look good to me. He has played LW and RW in the past also.

        3. athreya
          • 13 Years
          9 years, 2 months ago

          I think he is nailed. He can play on wings too. Pep has to rotate sterling and sane also at some point.

        4. Somalion
          • 16 Years
          9 years, 2 months ago

          I reckon he's quite safe, but with a possible two blanks I'll probably give him a wide berth until after 28

          1. The Tinkerman
            • 10 Years
            9 years, 2 months ago

            Yeah I'm looking at bringing him in straight after the blanks, since they are likely to have 2 DGWs coming up.

      • Tronity
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 2 months ago

        2FTs and £1itb and really struggling with who to bring in this week.

        Foster/Pickford
        Azpi, Williams, McAuley, Pieters, Amat
        Sanchez, Alli, Siggy, Phillips, T.Carroll
        Kane, Ibra, Benteke

        I'm looking at Lukaku, Barkley but can't really do anything until I move out either Sanchez or Ibra. Perhaps Benteke>Carroll?

        Any suggestions!?

        1. Tronity
          • 12 Years
          9 years, 2 months ago

          Or Amat to Maguire?

        2. athreya
          • 13 Years
          9 years, 2 months ago

          Wait for gw26 to do Ibra and tekke to Costa and Lukaku.
          This week just do Pickford to jaku to use 1FT.

          1. Tronity
            • 12 Years
            9 years, 2 months ago

            Isn't Amat to a Hull defender better though? Means an extra player in 28 as Foster will be playing too.

      • Tomcooper9
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 2 months ago

        Eriksen or mane out for siggy? (Would still leave me with Alli as a spurs asset).

        1. Stats Don\'t Lie
          • 11 Years
          9 years, 2 months ago

          Mane

        2. The Tinkerman
          • 10 Years
          9 years, 2 months ago

          Mane, Pool are on a bad run of form.

          1. Tomcooper9
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 11 Years
            9 years, 2 months ago

            Thanks, just wondering whether they mig turn it round a bit though - they really need a win

            1. Tomcooper9
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 11 Years
              9 years, 2 months ago

              *might

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

          Mane - Liverpud are a going concern at present.

          1. Tomcooper9
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 11 Years
            9 years, 2 months ago

            Thanks, probably will be mane just wondering if the only way for them now is to improve

      • nobwak
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 2 months ago

        Points check this week inc. bonus.
        Who can beat 112?

        1. TJ_777
          • 11 Years
          9 years, 2 months ago

          113

          1. nobwak
            • 10 Years
            9 years, 2 months ago

            Seriously? Hahaha.

        2. The Tinkerman
          • 10 Years
          9 years, 2 months ago

          very few people..

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

          The bloke who treble capt Kukaku and got 129. Certainly not me.

        4. Pirlø's Pen
          • 10 Years
          9 years, 2 months ago

          Ronka

        5. Mr. Funny Name
          • 10 Years
          9 years, 2 months ago

          37, not too far off

      • TJ_777
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 2 months ago

        Anyone have link to spreadsheet for blanks

      • King Kohli
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 2 months ago

        How will you improve this team?

        Valdes Jaku
        Coleman Walker Alonso Evans Chambers
        Sanchez Alli Eriksen Phillips Fletcher
        Lukaku Ibra Defoe

        1 Ft 1.1 in the bank.

        1. Business Cat
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 11 Years
          9 years, 2 months ago

          No moves in price range without hits.

          No Jesus/Siggy possible

          Hold FT

      • Snoop
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 2 months ago

        My team

        heaton
        brunt, alonso, coleman,
        eriksen, sanchez (C), alli, phillips,
        Jesus, ibra, Defoe,

        jaku, amat, lallana,
        Holgate.

        Lallana to siggurdson for -4?

      • Whats the Mata?
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 2 months ago

        Jaku Grant
        Walker Alonso Evans Amat Coleman
        Sanchez Phillips Alli Eriksen Deroon
        Ibra Lukaku Benteke

        1ft 1.3itb

        What should My move be?

        1. Arn De Gothia
          • 15 Years
          9 years, 2 months ago

          alli->siggy

      • We ain't got no histor…
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 2 months ago

        Greetings peeps

        Valdes Pickford
        Brunt Walker Alonso Mee Love
        Alli Stanislas Philips Sanchez Carrick
        Kane Ibra luk

        2FT,0itb

        What shall I change in this team keeping GW26 and 28 in mind as well.

        Thanks Already

      • FootballDog
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 2 months ago

        Phillips to Siggy ? ya or na

        and

        a) Ibra to Jesus
        b) Ibra to Lukaku

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

          No

          B

        2. Jersey
          • 10 Years
          9 years, 2 months ago

          no

          and i'd keep Ibra for GW 25, then swap to Lukaku for 26.

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

          no
          B next gw

      • Aditya K
        • 16 Years
        9 years, 2 months ago

        Hi all .
        Team:
        Foster, Pickford
        Alonso, Holebas, Pieters, Smith, Chambers
        Alexis, Eriksen, Alli, Philips, Zaha
        Ibra, Lukaku, Carroll

        1 ft 1.3 ITB.
        Zaha or Erik to Siggy?

        1. Arn De Gothia
          • 15 Years
          9 years, 2 months ago

          alli

          1. Aditya K
            • 16 Years
            9 years, 2 months ago

            Alli played in advanced position than Erik.. Still Alli?

            1. Arn De Gothia
              • 15 Years
              9 years, 2 months ago

              still

        2. Jersey
          • 10 Years
          9 years, 2 months ago

          you don't have enough itb to do Zaha ---> Siggy.

          keep Eriksen.

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

          keep Alli as well.

          wait until GW 28 for Siggy.

      • fedolefan
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 2 months ago

        Average go up by how much today? Couldn't find on fpldiscovery.

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

          Saw someone said 51 points

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

            This

      • NATSTER
        • 15 Years
        9 years, 2 months ago

        Jesus and Siggy have been massively acquired. I want one of them too, but I cannot justify to lose any big hitters yet.

        Team Now :
        Heaton / Jaku
        Baines - Alonso - Walker - (Holebas) - (Lenihan)
        Sanchez - Phillips - Alli - Eriksen (De Roon)
        Ibra - Lukaku - Costa

        Ibra didn't look well today, but WAT (H) is hard to ignore.
        Alli / Eriksen has LIV (A), but they will have STO (H) on GW26.

        Would you do any change for those bandwagon ?

        1. The Tinkerman
          • 10 Years
          9 years, 2 months ago

          Nope, I'd hold. You only have 4 starters in GW28, so Siggy is the most sensible.

        2. athreya
          • 13 Years
          9 years, 2 months ago

          Erikssen to Siggy and Ibra to Kane in gw26? Avoid Jesus till the blanks are out of the way.

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

          I would ignore Siggy for now given the form of Erik and Alli.

          Don't buy into the Jesus nonsense. He has lots of issues that remain unsolved thus far and Kun has to feature at some point.

        4. Jersey
          • 10 Years
          9 years, 2 months ago

          i would not change any. i like the team as is . . . a lot.

          if you have 2 frees now, move either your 4th or 5th defender to one that plays and has games in 26 & 28 . . . Roberston at Hull perhaps.

          if you don't have 2 FT's, save.