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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. TheEgyptianKing
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 27 days ago

    Liverpool attack will be

    Can
    Lallana Wiji
    Mane Origi Coutinho

    1. Team Cruel
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 27 days ago

      Source?

      1. Lazarus Star
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 27 days ago

        Heinz.

      2. TheEgyptianKing
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 27 days ago

        Myself, Firmino is 100% injured, meaning he has to play upfront

        1. makaveli123
          • 9 Years
          9 years, 27 days ago

          He is playing upfront because he is injured?

  2. Eoin
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 27 days ago

    Worth taking a hit to bring in Coutinho for Eriksen or Llorente for Aguero?

    1. Cojiro
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 27 days ago

      I did the latter

    2. Annie
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 27 days ago

      Not Eriksen

      1. LukeyLuke777
        • 15 Years
        9 years, 27 days ago

        Keep Eriksen.

        1. LukeyLuke777
          • 15 Years
          9 years, 27 days ago

          *Reply fail.

    3. Team Cruel
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 27 days ago

      Latter

    4. SUPERMAN
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 27 days ago

      Coutinho could do well this week. I would make that move.

      1. Annie
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 27 days ago

        Not worth losing Eriksen, he'll haul vs Soton leaky defence

    5. Lazarus Star
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 27 days ago

      Which would you take into GW29?

  3. SUPERMAN
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 27 days ago

    I have 10 players for this week but no keeper.
    Pickford and Grant
    Not worth a hit to get rid of any of theses guys. Correct?

    1. Sweetboi
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 27 days ago

      No

      1. SUPERMAN
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 27 days ago

        Ta

    2. Fpldonny
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 27 days ago

      No

      1. SUPERMAN
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 27 days ago

        Ta

    3. Hairy Potter
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 27 days ago

      Don't see any great keeper options this week or anyone that improves your team long term, so probably best to avoid taking a hit.

      1. SUPERMAN
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 27 days ago

        Ta

  4. Efan Ekoku Pops
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 27 days ago

    G2G? Did this for -8

    Jaku
    Coleman / Baines / Brunt
    Mane / Coutinho / Siggy / King
    Lukaku (C) / Llorente

    Cheers!

    1. LukeyLuke777
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 27 days ago

      G2G.

    2. Lazarus Star
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 27 days ago

      Nice.

    3. DA Minnion (Former great)
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 27 days ago

      Yeah nice

  5. NachoMan
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 27 days ago

    Bottomed

    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)

    1. LukeyLuke777
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 27 days ago

      King.

    2. Gazj11
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 27 days ago

      Lanzini

    3. Lazarus Star
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 27 days ago

      For me King, only because he is OOP and Bournemouth's main threat.

    4. NachoMan
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 27 days ago

      Thanks guys. I'm sticking to my guns and going King. Slightly better next two fixtures then a derby. Goal time.

  6. Colonel Shoe 肝池
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 27 days ago

    man i am doing the worst farts πŸ™

    1. NilSatisNisiOptimum78
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 27 days ago

      Cheers

    2. George Sillett
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 27 days ago

      Respect.

  7. Weilong7
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 27 days ago

    am on -4 this week...
    take another -4 for philips to king? 2 home games in next 3 but its tough fixtures thereafter... will be as 4th mid role
    philips probably dropping while king is going the other direction too...

    thanks

    1. LukeyLuke777
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 27 days ago

      Phillips to almost anyone is worth the hit.

    2. SUPERMAN
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 27 days ago

      I would

  8. Barcelinda
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 27 days ago

    Anyone know when and who's in the dbl gameweeks? Thanks

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

    can anyone give me marks and andys team links?
    someone?
    Or the the scouts ML link?
    pleasE?

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

        god bless you

  10. Jafooli
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 27 days ago

    Interesting tweet that, what d'ya make of it?

    1. Team Cruel
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 27 days ago

      Reported.

      1. Jafooli
        • 14 Years
        9 years, 27 days ago

        https://mobile.twitter.com/interesting?lang=en

        What ya make of it?

        1. Numb
          • 11 Years
          9 years, 27 days ago

          Interesting

        2. Team Cruel
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 10 Years
          9 years, 27 days ago

          Cheers for the source. Report withdrawn.

          1. Jafooli
            • 14 Years
            9 years, 27 days ago

            πŸ˜‰

    2. Numb
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 27 days ago

      I bet a lot would have had the armband on him as well.

      1. Jafooli
        • 14 Years
        9 years, 27 days ago

        Yeah saw that as well......

  11. dunas_dog
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 27 days ago

    Who will benefit most if Firmino out?

    A Mane or
    B Coutinho

    1. The Overthinker
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 27 days ago

      Milner

    2. Ha.
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 27 days ago

      A

    3. Team Cruel
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 27 days ago

      C Origi

    4. funnyoldgame
      • 16 Years
      9 years, 27 days ago

      or will they both suffer?

    5. St. Joseph
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 27 days ago

      Mane will be working very hard as a lure.

      Burnley's def might force coutinho to shoot more out of the box.

      1. Hairy Potter
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 27 days ago

        I can see a few long range attempts from Coutinho in this game. Whether they go in is a different matter.

    6. barracuda
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 27 days ago

      Nobody

    7. Numb
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 27 days ago

      Neither will benefit. Lallana might do.

    8. Smurf
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      9 years, 27 days ago

      C - Burnley

  12. St. Joseph
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 27 days ago

    Final decision
    Play :

    Heaton or jaku?

    Might go with the save(s)?

    1. LukeyLuke777
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 27 days ago

      Heaton for saves.

    2. Smurf
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      9 years, 27 days ago

      Jaku for clean sheet potential.

  13. funnyoldgame
    • 16 Years
    9 years, 27 days ago

    With so many doubts in Liverpools teams, does the weaken Mane as (C) shout?

    1. Art Vandelay
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 27 days ago

      A little bit. I think I am going to go with Lukaku now.

      1. funnyoldgame
        • 16 Years
        9 years, 27 days ago

        now thinking the same

    2. Jafooli
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 27 days ago

      Apart from Henderson & Firmino, anyone else?

      Sturridge doesn't count.....

    3. BecAuse79
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 27 days ago

      No still on Mane ,

      i hate to take chances against tony puiles

  14. Winston.
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 27 days ago

    I have 8 players for this GW, already done -8...
    Worth taking still another -4 to sell Capoue for Lanzini ?

    Thanks.

    1. LukeyLuke777
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 27 days ago

      If you plan on keeping Lanzini past a week or two yes.

    2. Smurf
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      9 years, 27 days ago

      Yes.

    3. BecAuse79
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 27 days ago

      Not lanzini i have some doubts Antonio is back , Ayew is there too

  15. Smurf
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 16 Years
    9 years, 27 days ago

    Damn. Just realised the deadline isn't until 2pm.

    Hate it when they do this. It should be 11:30 every week.

    I'm sure it was this years ago?

    1. Numb
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 27 days ago

      It was

      1. Smurf
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 16 Years
        9 years, 27 days ago

        Much better times.

        Especially when one of your rivals will only do his team on a Saturday morning and went out for a late one on the Friday πŸ˜‰

    2. Demí
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 27 days ago

      Yeah it was. Now it's always 1 hour before the first match. Hate it too, plus affects the price changes too if you think about it

      1. Smurf
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 16 Years
        9 years, 27 days ago

        Yeah more time for transfers to be made etc.

    3. Team Cruel
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 27 days ago

      It's better this way. 1 hour before the first game(s).

  16. SpiderHands
    • 16 Years
    9 years, 27 days ago

    Olsson or Mawson??

    1. Loðbrók
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 27 days ago

      ols

    2. LukeyLuke777
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 27 days ago

      Olsson.

  17. Jayv807
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 27 days ago

    Hello all,

    Repost

    Currently on -4

    Jaku
    Brunt, Funes Mori, Mawson (Alonso, Pieters)
    Mane, Firmino, Siggy, King (Sterling)
    Lukaku, Carroll, llorente

    Worried about Firmino, but don't want to take a hit transferring him out in case he does play. Was thinking of doing Pieters to Coleman. I would start Firmino and bench Brunt (Not expecting more than 2 pts). If Firmino doesn't play, Brunt comes off the bench.

    Thoughts?

    1. SpiderHands
      • 16 Years
      9 years, 27 days ago

      Think you're fine

  18. nkhoughton
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 27 days ago

    I have 5 playing this week 6 if firmino starts

    Do I take another hit for Phillips to Coutiniho or Carrol

    1. Colonel Shoe 肝池
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 27 days ago

      id take a hit, remember they are technically half price hits

      5 players seems too few

    2. LukeyLuke777
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 27 days ago

      Phillips to anyone is worth the hit. If money is no issue choose who you think scores more.

    3. TOBY1
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 27 days ago

      Depends who you're losing and will you keep the new player for me.

      1. nkhoughton
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 27 days ago

        Carroll after this week becomes fodder, Coutiniho wouldn't

  19. Loðbrók
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 27 days ago

    Lukaku or Mane C?

    Everton WB Last 3 games:
    2016 : 0 - 1
    2015: 0 - 0
    2013: 0 - 0

    1. SpiderHands
      • 16 Years
      9 years, 27 days ago

      Lukaku

    2. diesel001
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 27 days ago

      Mane for me.

    3. LukeyLuke777
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 27 days ago

      Kaku.

    4. Ha.
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 27 days ago

      Do you remember the history of Spurs-Everton?

  20. dhirst
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 27 days ago

    Coin toss... Lukaku or Sadio caps?

    1. Colonel Shoe 肝池
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 27 days ago

      it really is a coin toss

      1. nkhoughton
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 27 days ago

        Mane for me

    2. HuttonDressedasLahm
      • 16 Years
      9 years, 27 days ago

      Mane for me
      West Brom unlikely to concede more than 2 imo
      Burnley could ship 5, or get a clean sheet

      Lukaku if ahead, Mane if chasing

    3. DA Minnion (Former great)
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 27 days ago

      Going with mane as he plays on Sunday. Not a great reason I know.

    4. Earn your Spurs
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 27 days ago

      Mane for C, but both are worh having

    5. dhirst
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 27 days ago

      Cheers all. Been on Mane all week, haven't captained him yet this season. I'm a Liv fan so know all to well how we struggle against the lesser teams. Was confident of returns against Arsenal last week. I'm not sure I can see Lukaku scoring more than 1, but Mane could be more explosive if Liverpool are on their game. Think I might leave it as I'm chasing!

  21. Guvnor
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 27 days ago

    Anyone else feel like the price changes on Lukaku and Mane in particular have been extreme of late?

  22. HuttonDressedasLahm
    • 16 Years
    9 years, 27 days ago

    Phillips to Coutinho, Antonio, Mane, King, Siggy

    Yes

    1. Team Cruel
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 27 days ago

      1 out 5 in? Go for it.

    2. HuttonDressedasLahm
      • 16 Years
      9 years, 27 days ago

      Reply fail to NKHoughton

  23. Mince n Tatties
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 27 days ago

    Morning Lads n Lassies
    Who to captain?

    A. Lukaku
    B. Mane
    C. Coutinho
    D. Llorente

    Cheers!

    1. Guvnor
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 27 days ago

      A

    2. TheSaint
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 27 days ago

      A

    3. Mince n Tatties
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 27 days ago

      Thanks Lads - Lukaku it is

  24. Earn your Spurs
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 27 days ago

    I feel I'm digging myself a hole using logic - or maybe logic is the way to go. Help please!

    Team as present is :-
    Randolph (Grant)
    Coleman, Baines, Mawson, McAuley (Alonso)
    Mane (C), Siggy, Lanzini, Firmino* (de Roon)
    Lukaku, Llorente (Kane)

    Logic says Firmino won't play and selling him for Coutinho gives me a certain 2 points and a shot at more, for a hit. But I'm already -12

    Either way I'll sell Firmino/ Coutinho next week for Alli so it's a one hit punt

    Advice please πŸ™‚

  25. WE GO FOR IT
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 27 days ago

    Okay, this is the last time.
    Pick one:

    A. Antonio
    B. Lanzini
    C. Carroll

    1. Earn your Spurs
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 27 days ago

      B

    2. TheSaint
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 27 days ago

      A or C

    3. WE GO FOR IT
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 27 days ago

      Cheers both

  26. mad_beer βœ…
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 27 days ago

    I can't believe my big decision this week is Stones to Funes Mori for another -4. I don't want either long term.

    FPL is hard.

    1. A.T
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 27 days ago

      I wouldn't

    2. TheSaint
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 27 days ago

      Get olsson

    3. Earn your Spurs
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 27 days ago

      No don't

    4. LukeyLuke777
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 27 days ago

      Not worth it if not long term.

    5. Jayv807
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 27 days ago

      FM has done ok, outscored Baines over the last few games.

    6. mad_beer βœ…
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 27 days ago

      Thanks all. I will step away from the keyboard now. πŸ™‚

  27. TheSaint
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 27 days ago

    Antonio or Grosiki?
    Carrol or Llorente?

    1. LukeyLuke777
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 27 days ago

      I like Grosicki but Hull struggle to score.

      Antonio and Llorente.

      1. TheSaint
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 27 days ago

        Thanks

      2. Earn your Spurs
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 27 days ago

        this

  28. Lazarus Star
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 27 days ago

    For all those asking if it's worth taking last minute hits..ask yourself these two key questions.

    1) Are you going to be happy with that player after GW28? - as it will likely mean your -4 is a -8 as you get them out after.

    2) Are they like score 4pts more than who you have already? -4 for a defender likely to concede and get 2pts at best isn't worth the hit.

    If the answer is yes to both then the move is warranted.

    If the answer is yes to one of them, then if could be an ok move.

    If the answer is no to both of them then don't do the move.

    1. HuttonDressedasLahm
      • 16 Years
      9 years, 27 days ago

      1. Yes
      2. Possibly

      Still can't decide

    2. JurgenRocks
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 27 days ago

      Sterling to Barkley?

      Although next week I want Pedro in.

  29. JurgenRocks
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 27 days ago

    Heaton,
    Roberston, Brunt, Coleman, Smith,
    Mane, Antonio, SIggy, Sterling (needs to be swapped)
    Lukaku, Barnes

    Who should I get in for Sterling?

  30. HuttonDressedasLahm
    • 16 Years
    9 years, 27 days ago

    Getting a GK worth a -4 if I want him for the next few weeks until WC?

    1. A.T
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 27 days ago

      If you think you'll get the points back then sure, why not.

    2. Lazarus Star
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 27 days ago

      See above.