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11 March 2017 1167 comments
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After two of our differential picks, Marko Arnautovic and Fernando Llorente, struck gold last week, we’re hoping for more of the same ahead of the disrupted
Gameweek 28.

An in-form Hammer takes star billing ahead of a trip to struggling Bournemouth, while under the radar midfield options from Hull City and Liverpool have also caught our attention.

Manuel Lanzini

While big things were expected of West Ham United’s Robert Snodgrass following his arrival from Hull City in the January transfer window, it’s Manuel Lanzini who has shone brightest since the departure of Dimitri Payet.

The Argentine has been directly involved in 50 percent of the Hammers’ goals since Payet left to return to Marseille, totaling three goals and a trio of assists over the last seven Gameweeks.

Lanzini has impressively fired in 12 goal attempts over his last four appearances, bettered only by Liverpool’s Philippe Coutinho among midfielders.

So ahead of the afternoon’s trip to Bournemouth, Lanzini, who costs just 6.4 in Fantasy Premier League (FPL), looks a great differential option.

The Cherries have failed to keep a clean sheet since their last victory, away to Swansea City in Gameweek 19, and have conceded more goals (21) than any other team since.

Slaven Bilic’s men also face further appealing match-ups at home to Leicester City and Swansea City, along with an away trip to Hull, over the next five Gameweeks.

So Lanzini, who is currently sitting in just 1.6% of FPL rosters, looks an intriguing option, not just for the disrupted Gameweek 28, but also for the upcoming period.

Kamil Grosicki

With an assist in each of his last two Gameweek appearances, Hull City midfielder Kamil Grosicki appears to be gaining momentum ahead of this afternoon’s vital home clash against Swansea City.

The Poland international has started all four matches since joining the Tigers from French side Rennes in January, and looks set to be a pivotal figure as Hull battle to avoid relegation.

Since making his debut in Gameweek 24, Grosicki has impressively produced more shots on goal (nine), created more chances (six) and supplied more crosses (34) than any team-mate over the subsequent four matches.

Available at just 5.5 in FPL then, Grosicki could provide Fantasy managers with solid value, bearing in mind that the Tigers also face further favourable home match-ups against West Ham, Middlesbrough and Watford over the next seven Gameweeks.

Today’s clash looks particularly promising for Grosicki, given that Swansea will be without regular right-back Kyle Naughton, who misses out with a hamstring injury.

So Grosicki, who’s played on the left wing in his last three appearances, may gain more joy against the veteran Angel Rangel, who’s expected to deputise for Naughton.

The Swans, meanwhile, have struggled on the road this season, managing just one clean sheet. They have also conceded more big chances (37) than any other side in away matches this term.

With an ownership of just 0.2% in FPL, Grosicki has the potential to emerge as a key differential not only for today, but for the rest of the run-in.

Georginio Wijnaldum

While Sadio Mane, Philippe Coutinho, Roberto Firmino and Adam Lallana have all enjoyed spells this season as the leading option from the Liverpool midfield, recently it’s been Georginio Wijnaldum who has been forcing his way into the conversation.

Impressively, the Dutchman has produced two goals, an assist and five FPL bonus points in his last four appearances.

Bearing in mind that the Reds host Burnley at Anfield tomorrow, it’s Wijnaldum’s home form, like last season – where he scored all 11 of his Premier League goals for Newcastle United at St James’ Park – that is once again set to prove crucial to his appeal.

Wijnaldum, who sets us back 7.5 in FPL, has delivered attacking returns in each of his last five home matches, registering three goals and two assists, averaging 8.2 ppg.

Burnley’s record on their travels merely heightens Wijnaldum’s appeal. Away from home, the Clarets have mustered a single clean sheet and conceded more shots inside the penalty area (157) than any other side.

With further home fixtures over the next four Gameweeks against Everton and Bournemouth, Wijnaldum could prove to be a handy differential beyond this weekend, then, with Liverpool’s schedule during the final months of the season also generally very favourable.

So for those looking to make up lost ground in mini-leagues, a punt on the 1.4%-owned Wijnaldum could pay off handsomely.

  1. Cookie Kid
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 3 months ago

    RMT(-12)

    10 players

    Foster
    Brunt-Olsson-Baines
    Mane(C)-Coutinho-Siggy-Antonio
    Lukaku-Llorente

    Only thing I'm half thinking about is de Roon out for Tom davies for a -16 but I am slightly concerned about him being rotated long term

    1. Feed tha Sheep
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      I'd go with what you have looks good good luck

    2. Saint & Reevesy
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      I'm not sure -12 is a good idea

      1. Cookie Kid
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 3 months ago

        Fortune favours the brave 🙂

  2. Feed tha Sheep
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 3 months ago

    For a -4?
    A. Amat > Olssen
    B. Capoue > TCarroll
    C. Agureo > Llorente
    D. None worth a -4 (just play with 8)

    Have siggy if that matters

    1. FPL_DON
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      d

    2. TOBY1
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      I did B & C as I plan to keep going forward and get Kane.

      B frees up money too.
      Can't see a better cheap mid than carroll at moment.

    3. Lazarus Star
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      C for a 2pt (-4 + 6) return. 60+mins and a goal.

    4. Cookie Kid
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      I have done both A and C, both worthwhile IMO

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

    King or Grosiki

    1. Feed tha Sheep
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      King

    2. Lazarus Star
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      King. Starting up top with Afobe, stats look good.

  4. Lazarus Star
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 3 months ago

    Al those thinking of doing Firmino to Coutinho - doesn't Firmino on the pitch give Coutinho more chances and time on the ball?

    Isn't this where Lallana usually steps up coming from deep to attack the late ball?

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

      I was thinking that. Lallana could be very overlooked here

  5. BecAuse79
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 3 months ago

    help 🙁

    i have 6 players + lovren and phillips
    currently -8

    should i :

    A) go on
    B) do another -4 (total -12)
    C) play wild card

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

      C

      But thimk about the future DGW.
      Get at least one of Saints, United and Arsenal.
      1 of each.
      Fit Kane in there too. Has a double GW too

  6. Demí
    • 15 Years
    9 years, 3 months ago

    Alli falling in price the same week while Kane gets a rise. Both with a blank. Both in form. Never known a season like this for price changes.

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

      Costa falling twice in a week before two games against Stoke and Palace, having scored in the previous two games too

    2. Lazarus Star
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      Kane coming straight in for Kun as soon as the GW28 deadline passes plus Llorente to Gabiadini

      Mane back to Alli or Erikson and upgrade King to Lallana might be a future move.

    3. Smurf
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      Yep. Utterly metal.

      Kane dropped weeks ago when he was actually in form too.

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

        The main reason being there are so many options this year compared to most. That's why a real template hasn't been established.

        6+ great forward options.
        10+ great midfield options.
        A huge amount of great defencive options.

  7. barracuda
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 3 months ago

    Crazy one:

    Rival have gone -4. Would you go -12 to get Carroll? I brought Firm for a hit this week.

  8. Team Cruel
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 3 months ago

    Heaton
    Coleman - Baines - Brunt
    Mane - Firmino* - Coutinho - Siggy
    Lukaku - Llorente - Carroll

    Should I take -4 to do Firmino > Carroll? Would allow me to get Kane for free next GW.

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

      I wouldn't

      1. Team Cruel
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 3 months ago

        What are the chances Firm is fit? FPL has it down as 75 % but I'm not that confident.

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

          I don't think he'll be fit, but he's worth holding for the longer term

          1. Team Cruel
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 10 Years
            9 years, 3 months ago

            I've got 3 Liv mids. Need to trim down soon. One to 4.5mid to fund Kane, the other to Spurs mid. Mane is the one I want to keep.

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

      What?

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

        Sorry, am missing something here? You can't do firminho to Carrol.

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

          Tom Carroll (Swansea)

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

          Tom Carroll

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

            Right. Sorry forgot about him.
            Answer is No! Don't do it

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

    Phillips out for King would take me to a -12. I'd have 11 and happy to keep King long term. Madness or Clever?

    1. diesel001
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      Clever.

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

      If he blanks youre only down 2 points, any goal involvement and youre in profit, and west hams defence isnt great sooo...

    3. Team Cruel
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      Each hit is 4 points only. If you feel King will outscore Phillips by at least 4 points in the long term then do it.

    4. TOBY1
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      If you're keeping someone long term and it helps you field 11 - it makes more sense to do it. It's a cheaper transfer.

      Depends on what other transfers you need to make going forward.

      I used this week to get rid of dead wood and set me up for the rest of season with all my players actually starters.

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

      Thank you guys. I'm going for it!

  10. JCrosbie
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    9 years, 3 months ago

    Regarding seeing the amount of transfers your rival has done this week on their page,
    Does it show if they have played their WC?

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

      When the round starts, yes!

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

      It will show as 0 transfers

  11. Olee
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 3 months ago

    Heaton or Randolph in goal this week? Will any of them get a CS? Or is Heaton saves more likely?

  12. Whats the Mata?
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 3 months ago

    can anyone give me marks and andys team links?

  13. Gazj11
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 3 months ago

    8th in ML - I have Coleman, Lukaku & Mane.
    All 7 teams above me have Coleman, 5 have Lukaku & only 1 has Mane.
    Based on that, which of the 3 players mentioned should I captain?

    1. Whats the Mata?
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      MAne easy

    2. TOBY1
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      Mane. Or maybe for a cheeky risk Coleman.

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

      Save = Lukaku
      Want to Risk it = Mane

    4. Gazj11
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      Cheers

  14. Cojiro
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 3 months ago

    So many hits this week. Did we learn nothing last week?

    1. diesel001
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      Hits for players like Siggy, Lukaku, Coleman, Coutinho, Mane, Baines, Barkley aren't bad IMO. If you are planning on keeping players for the long-term then effectively a -2 with lots of points potential.

      1. Cojiro
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 3 months ago

        I agree. However, When I see teams full of rubbish players for -12 I cringe

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

        I couldn't have put it better myself

        Except including Lanzini in the list 😛

    2. Lazarus Star
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      Personally I'd rather go -12 and have 11 players starting to keep the week interesting than no hits and only 6-7 (of which 3-4 are bench fodder)

    3. Caleb's Kitties
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      Taking hits for blank players this gw is totally different..limited downside..

      1. Cojiro
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 3 months ago

        The downside is getting them out again for hits

  15. Pery
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 3 months ago

    Which one to buy :

    A. Olsson + Fraser
    B. Clyne + Grosicki
    C. Olsson + Coutinho

    My team at the moment :
    Jaku
    Coleman - Funes - Brunt
    Mane - lanzini
    Lukaku - rondon - llorente

    Cheers!

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

      Clyne and King

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

    G2G? No hits taken

    Jaku
    Coleman Brunt
    Coutinho Siggy Barkley
    Barnes Lukaku (C)

    1. Team Cruel
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      Hard to tell without knowing your squad but I'd bring in at least another player. Will cost you 2 points only but rewards are potentially high

    2. Cojiro
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      Only player worth considering for -2 is mane imo

  17. UptheBlues
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 3 months ago

    Phiilips to:

    A) Mane
    B) Coutinho
    C) Firmino

    Mini-league leader owns mane, Firmino an injury doubt, and Coutinho.

    Haven't seen much of Coutinho since his return, is he worth a look in?

    1. UptheBlues
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      for a second -4 btw

      1. Lazarus Star
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 3 months ago

        Doesn't matter what has gone before, the question is if that move is worth -4.

        Needs 6pts to get 2pts on the board. Which is still 2pts more than 0pts from a non starter.

        Just think about the cost to get them out after also. Some of these -4s are actually -8s as will get shipped out for a hit next week.

        1. UptheBlues
          • 11 Years
          9 years, 3 months ago

          so yes or no?

      2. Lazarus Star
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 3 months ago

        A btw

  18. Iceball
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 3 months ago

    Mane or Lukaku captain?

    1. Cojiro
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      I'm not sure either. I'm on mane currently but would like Firmino to play if so

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

      Lukaku.

    3. BecAuse79
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      im going Mane considering the difference between Hull and WB

      1. BecAuse79
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 3 months ago

        sry i mean WB and Burnley

  19. Farke in hell
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 3 months ago

    Hey people, What is average score you are expecting this gameweek?

    1. TOBY1
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      22

    2. diesel001
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      26

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

      20 overall. 40 for top 10k.

    4. Holmes
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      Anything above 30 is good

    5. Numb
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      Top 10k 44 - 4 = 40

      Overall 34 - 1 = 33

    6. Abel Xavier
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      24 (-12)

    7. George Sillett
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      90 -4

  20. Sweetboi
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 3 months ago

    a) Sterling > Siggy (-12)

    b) Keep a -8 and play 9

    1. TOBY1
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      Siggy is good to have long term

    2. Farke in hell
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      taking hits would be a big loss should your prime players fail.

    1. Cojiro
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      Daily star though...

      1. Numb
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 3 months ago

        Yes, there are other similar reports though, e.g. Liverpool Echo

        1. Cojiro
          • 11 Years
          9 years, 3 months ago

          Fair

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

            He won't be involved- surely

    2. Colonel Shoe 肝池
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      why is there so much click bait in online papers these days............hurts my eyes

  21. TOBY1
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 3 months ago

    Am I right in thinking West Brom are currently a little thin on the ground - not up to full strength?

    Trying to decide Mane or Lukaku captain.

    1. Farke in hell
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      logical suggestion, lukaku. He is the most owned player for this GW and is likely to be the popular choice for captain. So if he fails you wouldn't be far behind average. Else go with your guts. I myself am going for Siggy.

  22. TheEgyptianKing
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 3 months ago

    I have only 6 players playing here wit a -4 hit 🙁

    Is it worth taking more hits for more players?

    1. Numb
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      Probably

    2. Numb
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      There must be more than 6 good players available

  23. how now brown cow
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 3 months ago

    Jaku
    Robertson funes-mori
    Coutinho mane Fletcher siggy
    Llorente lukaku (c)

    Foster aguero alli chambers pieters azpi

    Thinking i'm sticking. Only taken -4.

    All OK? Jaku over foster?

  24. karvs155
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 3 months ago

    Diomande to Carrol for -4?
    Would be total -12...
    Have no wham

    1. TOBY1
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      You have llorente?

      1. karvs155
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 3 months ago

        Nipe

  25. diesel001
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 3 months ago

    WBA players tired. Going to take an educated guess at McAuley and Fletcher being rested and Yacob and Robson-Kanu starting. Brunt pushed to LB.

    1. The Overthinker
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      Captain Coleman
      Vice captain siggy

      Not changing this till.deadline
      Hope to be strong enough to hold on for 4 more hours

      1. diesel001
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 3 months ago

        Fair shout. I think Pulis will prefer Nyom and Evans up against Lukaku.

  26. OptimusBlack
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 3 months ago

    Who is Your C for This GW ?

    1. Saint & Reevesy
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      Mane but I'm tempted by Lorente

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

      See Hot Topic of Captaincy Poll.

  27. Whats the Mata?
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 3 months ago

    can anyone give me marks and andys team links?
    someone?
    pleasE?

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

      I don't have their links but I have their passwords if that's any help?

  28. Colonel Shoe 肝池
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 3 months ago

    anyone gettin sanchez back in 29/30 ?

    dunno what the wenger situation is

    1. Farke in hell
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      i never transfered him out.

  29. NachoMan
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 3 months ago

    Final decision needed. Do I go King or Lanzini for next few fixtures?

    King (West Ham H, Swansea H, Soton A)

    Lanzini (Bournemouth A, Leicester H, Hull A)