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8 April 2017 2348 comments
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Gameweek 31 picks Christian Benteke and Son Heung-min delivered goals in midweek, so we’re hoping our latest differential selections can maintain the momentum today and beyond.

This time around, we’re backing a Fantasy heavyweight who’s returned to fitness, an in-form Leicester City midfielder and a Middlesbrough striker with a platform to deliver on some encouraging statistics.

Harry Kane

With the news coming from Spurs manager Mauricio Pochettino that Harry Kane will be in the squad for this afternoon’s home clash with Watford, we had to include the England international in our picks.

While the Spurs boss revealed he wasn’t sure if Kane will be named in the starting XI or only on the bench, the fact his ownership has fallen to 7.9% in FPL surely makes him the ultimate differential heading into Gameweek 32.

The match-up this afternoon looks hugely promising given the Hornets will be without the suspended Miguel Britos and the injured duo of Sebastian Prodl and Younes Kaboul, leaving Watford head coach Walter Mazzarri with a makeshift backline.

Before suffering an ankle injury in Tottenham’s FA quarter-final against Millwall last month, Kane had been in sensational form, registering nine goals and one assist in his previous four home matches.

He also produced a 16-point haul when the two sides met at Vicarage Road earlier in the season as Spurs claimed an emphatic 4-1 victory.

Kane’s price in Fantasy Premier League (FPL) has also dropped to 11.2, and with further favourable fixtures at home to Bournemouth and away to Crystal Palace over the next three Gameweeks, the short-term schedule remains inviting.

Spurs will also face a double Gameweek during the run-in, with their trip to Leicester City still to be rescheduled.

So with the owners of Sergio Aguero and Zlatan Ibrahimovic perhaps likely to hold, given both scored in Gameweek 31 and face strong fixtures this weekend, sticking the armband on Kane could be an effective tactic for those seeking a late surge in mini-leagues.

Marc Albrighton

After making a significant contribution from the bench during Tuesday night’s 2-0 home victory over Sunderland, Marc Albrighton is likely to be handed a recall for tomorrow’s trip to Everton.

The Leicester City winger provided the assist for both of the Foxes’ goals and has been enjoying a good run of form since Craig Shakespeare took charge at the King Power Stadium.

The midfielder has four assists in his last four league appearances, while he scored in the 2-0 win over Sevilla in the second leg of their Champions League last 16 tie.

Albrighton’s underlying statistics are also very encouraging.

Since Shakespeare replaced Ranieri ahead of the Gameweek 26 clash against Liverpool, the winger has registered 10 successful crosses, more than double any other Leicester player.

Over that period, the former Aston Villa midfielder has created a chance every 39.3 minutes – better than any Foxes team-mate who has logged at least 100 minutes since Gameweek 26.

Available at just 4.9 in FPL, Albrighton looks great value given his recent output.

Although Everton have only conceded seven goals in their last six matches, they will be without the suspended Ashley Williams this weekend, while Seamus Coleman and Ramiro Funes Mori remain sidelined.

The 1.1%-owned Albrighton might be worth a gamble as a cheaper route into the Leicester attack.

Alvaro Negredo

With a home clash against Burnley this afternoon, Middlesbrough forward Alvaro Negredo is worth a look for our three-man forward lines.

The Spaniard scored his seventh goal of the season in the 4-2 defeat to Hull City in midweek, producing an eye-catching five goal attempts.

The Clarets are ranked joint-second, on 57, for the most shots conceded inside the box over the last six Gameweeks, making this afternoon’s match-up that little bit more favourable.

Sean Dyche’s side have picked up just three points on their travels this season, and with Boro seven points from safety, they desperately need a win today.

Negredo produced those impressive numbers playing alongside Rudy Gestede in a 4-4-2 formation against the Tigers, and head coach Steve Agnew is expected to stick with the same attacking system this afternoon.

The 10.9%-owned Negredo should also prove to be a strong pick for the coming weeks, bearing in mind Boro have two favourable fixtures in Gameweek 34, travelling to Bournemouth before hosting Sunderland at the Riverside.

Negredo is priced at just 6.1 and looks worthy of a short-term punt over the next three Gameweeks, with the match at the KCOM Stadium showing Agnew is adopting a more attacking approach than seen under Aitor Karanka, which can only be good news for the Spaniard’s prospects.

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  1. Hobolicious
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    A) Sigurdsson --> Eriksen
    B) Lanzini --> Sané
    C) Do nothing

    Both moves are for free, and the WC is still intact.

    I have Alli and Carroll.

    1. Dele
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      A or B

      I want Sane but unsure what the news is with him being rested.

      1. MTPockets
        9 years, 4 months ago

        Don't think there's been any news on that, just speculation.

    2. Pumpkinhead - I'm ITK …
      • 17 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      Stick

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

      B

    4. sahilgunner
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      without doubt C. Save the FT.

    5. Fpldonny
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      Maybe A but siggy has 3 ok fixtures tbf.

      B is risky due to city rotation and lanzini is a decent option this week and next imo

  2. Tomas Brolin ate all Depays
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    JWP or Zaha for next 3/4 wks ?

    1. WVA
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      Zaha then > JWP in a few weeks

  3. Shaikh91
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    My team -

    jaku Foster

    Alonso Valencia Robertson yoshida friend

    Siggy jwp Son pedro allen

    Lukaku aguero ibra

    1ft, 0.3itb. Save or any advice on transfer

    1. WVA
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      Looks good

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

    RP
    Valdes
    Mustafi Valencia Vertongen
    Sanchez Eriksen(C) Coutinho Sane
    Ibra Vardy Benteke
    Pick Zaha Stephens Britos
    1ft 0mitb
    G2G or make a transfer seeing as Cout is out and Sane/Vardy could be rested?

  5. Gaffa914
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    Holgate a good place holder until WC?

    1. WVA
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      Yes

  6. Tmel
    • 15 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    a) Costa > Kane
    b) Coutinho > Sane
    c) Both for a hit?

    1. Sotamendi84
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      B or nothing

    2. Gaffa914
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      Just bring sane in

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

      Walcott in

  7. Sotamendi84
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    I need to play one of brunt and mcauley. I was thibking brunt but ia there any chance of benched feom phillips?

    1. Je suis le chat
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      I'm worried about Brunts game time too. I'd go McCauley.

    2. MTPockets
      9 years, 4 months ago

      McAuley in scoutpicks, but I'd go for Brunt.

    3. GENERATION X
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      mcauley not safe either he got sacrificed in the week and has now lost his 100% minutes record

  8. red devil 7
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    Is Carroll going to start?

    1. Sotamendi84
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      Huge game he will i reckon

  9. Shultan
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    Any rumours/news on whether peps resting anyone for the hull game?
    Want to do vardy & cout > aguero & sane

    1. WVA
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      Not quite rumours but people think Sane may be rested

  10. xtremesid
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    Will Llorente start?

    1. WVA
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      Yeah probs

      1. xtremesid
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 4 months ago

        Cheers

  11. WVA
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    Pedro to start for Chelsea?

  12. The Overthinker
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    Team locked

    Jaku(heaton).
    Alonso-bavies-brunt(pieters, MAGUIRE)
    Alli-sanchez-firmino-siggy(tarroll)
    Lukaku-costa-origi

  13. Atimis
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    Coutinho to Sane ? Have no City cover and if Coutinho is out I will have to play DeRoon or Holgate....

    1. FPL Mentor
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      Sterling a safer bet? Has been rested. Sane played alot recently, no?

  14. FPL Mentor
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    Worried for Son's gametime with Kanes return:

    A. Play Llorente over Son?
    B. Transfer Son 》 Pedro?
    C. Start Son and bench Llorente?.

  15. Tomas Brolin ate all Depays
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    Play 1

    a JWP or b Zaha or c King

    1. FPL Mentor
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      B

  16. Sotamendi84
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    COME ON YOU HULL

  17. Tomas Brolin ate all Depays
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    When do south play ars ?

  18. Gideons Rolling Another One
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    Repost ... any thoughts on this:

    A: Origi + Sanchez
    B: Walcott + Kane

    ??

  19. Dele
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    I don't want to start something haha but what's the hate with Sterling?

    I know Sane looks more likely to score goals but Sterling is still a nifty little player no?

    1. Numb
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      Because Sterling got rested last game...

      1. Dele
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 4 months ago

        Fresh for today.

        I love the look of Sane don't get me wrong but if I'm taking a hit to get rid of Coutinho surely Sterling is the safer option?

    2. FPL Mentor
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      I went Sterling over Sane this week based on Sterling being rested and Sane playing alot of minutes recently. Think both will start. Both could do damage

  20. Winners900
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    King or Brunt this week please!
    Thanks

    1. Je suis le chat
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      A dilemma we share with hof no 1. I'll probably play King as feel Brunt may be rotated.

      1. Winners900
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 4 months ago

        Why rotated?

  21. My little Bony
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    Eriksen or kun as Cap?
    I don't have alli

  22. buttsy9
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    Grant,
    Davies, Valencia, Brunt,
    Alli, Son, Siggy, Coutinho,
    Lukaku, Costa, Lorentz
    Boruc, Smith, King, Holebas

    Transfer advice please? 1FT and still have WC.

  23. @FPLMason
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    Deeney to which 7.9 striker?
    Other strikers are Lukaku and Ibra. Cheers.

    1. French Gooner
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      origi

    2. Witty Pun: Not good at this…
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      Anichebe

  24. sahilgunner
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    Who to bench?

    Son or Baines?

  25. French Gooner
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    While Sane passes the eye test hos stats have not been that great - Why are so many keen on bringing him (excluding cout injury) ?

  26. GoonerF1
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    Drop one?

    1) Lanzini (SWA)
    2) King (CHE)
    3) Siggy (whu)
    4) Origi (sto)

    Thanks

    1. tractorboy1
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      King

  27. Zlatan Time
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    Evening all, my team is as follows:

    Valdes - Pickford
    Valencia - Vertonghen - Gibson - Stones - Yoshida
    Alexis - Alli - Coutinho - Sane - Ndidi
    Zlatan - Vardy - Origi

    1FT and 0.8ITB

    What shall I do about Coutinho?

    1. Zlatan Time
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      *That shouldnt say evening*

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

      Same dilemma here. I'm tempted to hold but I really like the look of lanzini for the next couple of weeks actually!

  28. Bruno Bruno!!
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    Who is everyone captaining?

    1. French Gooner
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      Zlatan

    2. sahilgunner
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      Aguero!

  29. John Colby (C)
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    Any update on Lloris - how likely is he to play?

  30. Garfield1001
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    What to do with this lot:

    Heaton (Pickford)
    Alonso Valencia Davies (Pieters Holebas)
    Siggy Sanchez Alli Coutinho
    Lukaku Vardy Carroll

    £2.7m ITB

    A) Roll (with intention of Vardy to Kane next week). Then consider Zlatan for GW34
    B) Vardy to Zlatan (free)
    C) Coutinho to Eriksen (rules out Kane as 3 Spurs)
    D) Something else

    Opinions appreciated!