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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. it lies in the proles
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    Captain uncertainty:

    Son
    Ibra
    Lukaku
    Negredo
    Sanchez

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

    Choose one to cap: Eriksen, Alli, Ibra, Kaku, Vardy, Sanchez
    Thanks

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

      Alli Or Lukaku up to u

  3. @persecuted_by_mods
    9 years, 4 months ago

    Chances of carroll starting? Have 0 bench cover if he's out. Bilic always says the same thing about him and then he's not even in the squad

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

      General opinion on here is that he will start.

      1. @persecuted_by_mods
        9 years, 4 months ago

        Cheers, gonna risk it and save the transfer then

  4. WSRevilo
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    RMT please, not sure who to transfer. 2FT £0.0m

    Foster
    Valencia, Yoshida, Alonso,
    Sanchez, Alli, King, Siggy
    Aguero, Defoe, Lukaku

    (Pickford, Maguire, Amat, Barry).

  5.  ⓖⓐⓩⓩⓐ™
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    Will Son get 90mins for spurs today?

    1. Whazza
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      Nope

  6. pug_chops
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    Start A.Carroll or Zaha?

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

      Big Andy

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

        A bit worried about him being flagged

    2. FPL Pillars
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      Carroll, don't worry about flag bilic very optimistic

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

        OK thanks

  7. Vman
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    Big Alli or Zlatan the Conqueror for Armband

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

      Alli

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

      Alli.

      1. Vman
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 4 months ago

        Cheers, and in fine form. Good luck over the weekend

  8. Hurricane Gilbert
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    Start Alonso or Baines?

    1. Optic1
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      I would honestly suggest Baines has a greater chance of a clean sheet. Bmth don't always win but almost always find a way through at some point.

  9. zeepeee
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    Bottomed
    Alli or Ibra captain? Shall go with the majority

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

      I'd say Alli.

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

      Alli

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

    Finishing my WC team - which combo will score more highly over the rest of the season-

    A) Kun + Pedro
    B) Costa + Sane

    Bis also 2m cheaper....

    Thanks guys.

  11. Team Cruel
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    Do we know more about who is on pens for Everton? Still Baines?

    1. Whazza
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      Latest is that Baines takes them if the game is tight, Lukaku if it's a less meaningful pen

      1. Team Cruel
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 4 months ago

        Wasn't that a couple of months ago though? Tables have turned a bit with Lukaku now the front runner for the golden boot. Baines is the better penalty taker imo so he should be on them if you put the club's interest first.

  12. RubberDucky
    9 years, 4 months ago

    Just had a thought, any chance that Potts has a surprise up his sleeve by resting players like Son or Alli considering mid week and the early kick off?

    Just a thought before I handout the armband.

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

      Cant see him resting Alli, maybe Eriksen or Son, not Alli

    2. Whazza
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      Why rest Son? Kane expected to take his place

  13. abaalan
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    A) Defoe -> Origi (-4)
    B) Coutinho -> Lanzini (-4)
    C) Coutinho -> De Roon (-4 ... preparation for Defoe -> Kane next gw)
    D) Save

  14. OptimusBlack
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    Who to play ?
    A- Valdes
    B- Heaton

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

      I'm going Valdes. But I don't have Heaton 🙂

      Seriously though, I think there'll be saves but no clean sheet for Burnley today.

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

    a) Coutinho -> Alli

    b) Llorente -> Negredo

    c) Both for -4

    Have Eriksen. Brunt first sub in case I only do one transfer and Coutinho/llorente does't play

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

      A, you need Alli

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

    Predictions for WBA v Saints?

    Start Nyom or Redmond?

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

      Redmond

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

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

    A) Vardy ---> Kane
    B) Coutinho ----> Eriksen
    C) Save

    First to 3.....

    1. Here's Tom with the We…
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      B

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

      BBB

  18. Pringle
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    What are latest news on Carroll? Seems like you are all keeping?

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

    Which 1 would you want in your team for this week only:

    A. Pedro
    B. Llorente
    C. Son

  20. Feloh
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    anyone else going sterling as opposed to sane????

    1. DA Minnion (Former great)
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      Yes and I swear if pep doesn't start him today I'm getting the first plane to Manchester to beat the crap out of him.

      1. Big_Andy_GAWA
        • 14 Years
        9 years, 4 months ago

        I'll help ya.

    2. @persecuted_by_mods
      9 years, 4 months ago

      Worst mistake I ever made, never getting Sterling again. Avoid

      • 11 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      o/ Got Sterling for a hit.

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

    Repost
    Current Team
    Heaton Pickford
    Holebas Brunt Smith Pieters Robertson
    Alli Sanchez Zaha Coutinho Marney
    Deeney Zlatan Lukaku
    1 FT, 1 Mill itb

    A) Coutinho to Theo
    B) Deeney to Benteke / Negredo / Origi
    C) A & B for -4
    Cheers, all

  22. Puzzle
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    Eriksen or Sane?

    Have Aguero and Alli

    1. pricycle
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      Eric

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

      With the other 2 already, I'd say Eriksen.

  23. pricycle
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    Deeney to Origi for -4?

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

      No

      1. pricycle
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 4 months ago

        Thanks. That's what I ws hoping you'd say. Trying to minimise hits at this stage of the season

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

          Hits are fun but Origi doesn't score more than a goal at maximum

    2. Puzzle
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      Not for me.

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

    Costa > Kane for free?

    1. pricycle
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      Not this week

  25. Champione
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    Antonio likely to start this week?

  26. DA Minnion (Former great)
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    Lads was there any concrete news on Llorente at all?
    Play Llorente King or Brunt

  27. ChuckN
    • 16 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    Will we know if Kane is starting prior to lockout?

  28. Back on the horse
    • 15 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    Heaton (grant)
    Yoshi Alonso nyom (Holgate friend)
    Sanchez Antonio Siggy Alli (king)
    Aguero(C) lukaku Llorente
    1.1m 1FT WC

    Does bench look ok?

  29. skodaole2
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    Bench

    a) Son
    b) Walcott
    c) Chadli

    Currently bench Walcott, not sure about it though..

  30. pundit of punts
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    Bottomed.

    Foster ➡ Valdes worth a hit?