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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. LewanGOALski
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    My Front 7 is:
    Sanchez - Eriksen - Coutinho - Siggy
    Aguero - Lukaku - A.Carroll

    A. Coutinho ➡ Sane
    B. Coutinho ➡ Wally
    C. save FT

    *Bertrand my 1st sub is Coutinho doesn't feature

    Which one, guys..?

    1. Pep says
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      Save

    2. K-win
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      Same might just play Cout and have Southhampton def 1st bench. Cout replacement is a headache. More info next week

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

      Sane

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

        There's a strong suspicion he may get his rest today

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

      B

    5. Jigger & Pony
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      Save

  2. Jigger & Pony
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    Shift Bertrand or just bench him and play Holgate?

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

      Holgate

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

    morning

    current team;
    Heaton

    Brunt Valencia Walker
    Coutinho King Lanzini Sigg Alli
    Vardy Lukaks

    thinking of:
    coutinho + vardy -> kane + a. walcott/ b. pedro?

  4. AcquiringSteak
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    GUYS have 9.8 ITB for another midfielder. I have alli, hazard, king and capoue in midfield, who would you pick at 9.8? walcott? siggy?

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

      alli

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

        oops sorry. eriksen maybe for capoue?

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

      Eriksen or Walcott

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

      Firmino?

    4. AC/DC AFC
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      Walcott ...

    5. Jigger & Pony
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      Sane

  5. Stats Don\'t Lie
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    Gtg? 1ft, 1.1itb

    Valdes
    Walker, valencia, stones
    Sanchez, alli(c), eriksen, zaha
    Ibra, lukaku, carroll

    Pickford, ndidi, bertrand, benalouane

    Alli or Eriksen captain?

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

      Alli C, good to go.

    2. Jigger & Pony
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      Gtg. Alli

  6. fijuhmon
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    Foster
    Brunt Valencia Alonso
    Alli (vc) Pedro Siggy Coutinho*
    Aguero (c) Lukaku Carroll

    Jaku DeRoon Amat Smith

    A) Coutinho -> Zaha
    B) Coutinho -> Walcott
    C) Coutinho > Eriksen
    D) Carroll -> Benteke
    E) save

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

      C

    2. jayzico
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      I did A.

  7. Black Panther
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    Heaton
    Alonso Valencia Brunt
    Sanchez Alli Siggy King
    Aguero Lukaku, Origi
    (Pickford, de Roon, Olsson, Robertson)

    A) Save FT
    B) Olsson ➡️ B.Davies (bench King)
    C) King ➡️ Sane

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

      A

  8. AC/DC AFC
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    B ... Sane may be rested??

  9. afcblegend
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    Play Mignolet (stk) or Pickford (MUN)?

    1. Ben the Mee
      9 years, 4 months ago

      Mignolet

    2. Clifford☯
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      pickford for save points

  10. Clifford☯
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    Am I Good to go ?

    Heaton
    Alonso Valencia Davies
    Sanchez Eriksen Alli(C) Sigurdsson
    Costa Lukaku Negredo

    Mannone Fletcher Daniels Amat

    Cheers.

  11. Pep says
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    Check Spurs' Twitter for Son's spectacular goal against Watford last season (or the season before)

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

      The ol' volleyed backheel nutmeg flick. Easy.

    2. Over Midwicket
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      Hoping for a repeat? Lol

  12. Dirty Harry
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    Coutinho > ... for -4

    1. Sane
    2. Zaha
    3. King

    Or play Coutinho and hope to god he plays

    1. Ben the Mee
      9 years, 4 months ago

      I'm playing him...along with Gabbi :-/
      I want my wildcard back!

    2. points ineed
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      I prey he plays and scores high as mane isn't in, but it is a concern. sane is the safest option there.

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

      Sterling is more dangerous at the Etihad

  13. Athletic Nasherbo
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    Captain choice for everyone?

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

      Big Rom

      1. Athletic Nasherbo
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 4 months ago

        I'm tempted to do the same.

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

      Aguero

    3. Ben the Mee
      9 years, 4 months ago

      Sanchez. I have a lot of ground to make up and he owes me goals after last week's sh*tshow

    4. ZLATAN'S PONYTAIL
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      Alli or Kun

  14. points ineed
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    Please rate my team no ft and £1.1m itb
    Heaton
    Alonzo Davies holgate
    Ali courtinio sane king
    Lukaku kun Carroll

    Subs Davies chambers pieters

  15. Jigger & Pony
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    Gtg?

    Valdes
    Alonso Valencia Holgate
    Sanchez Alli Son King
    Ibra(c) Costa Lukaku

    Jaku deRoon Olsson Bertrand

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

      Yes

    2. zon
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      Maybe play Olsson ahead of Holgate for attacking potential?

      I'm torn on captaincy choice between Alli and Ibra.

  16. Concrete
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    I have Son and Coutinho. Both risks of not starting, worth a -4?
    Evans and Allen on the bench

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

      I wouldn't.

  17. Ridcully
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    I am struggling to decide whether to start McAuley or Yoshida. It would be McAuley, but I am worried West Brom have given up. Thoughts?

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

      People said they'd given up before Arsenal

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

        Last week makes me think that maybe they had, but then the United and Arsenal games would suggest not. I think I might start McAuley.

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

          They're just inconsistent I think. McCauleys goal threat is worth starting him

    2. Mouldmaster
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      Go with the home tie I reckon if in doubt. And always chance of a goal. I have a similar dilemma below, what you reckon?

    3. Business Cat
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      Pretty sure Yoshida won't score again this season 🙂

      Go with McAuley

  18. Mouldmaster
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    Play Heaton (mid) or Foster (SOU)?

    Cheers

    1. Over Midwicket
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      Heaton easy. NBNC.

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

        Ta

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

      Foster

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

      Heaton.

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

      Sir Tom

    5. Mouldmaster
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      Cheers all

  19. Torres76
    • 16 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    Is it too early to buy Harry Kane?

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

      for me yes, for others no

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

      No

    3. Over Midwicket
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      No, every man and his dog will have him by for BOU anyways

      1. Business Cat
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 4 months ago

        This

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

    play origi or son considering the Kane news

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

      Origi

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

      Origi

  21. Gruu
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    Coutinho to Eriksen worth a hit?
    (Have Alli and Origi)

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

      No
      Do you have Son though, then there's maybe a reason to do it

  22. Over Midwicket
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    Can't wait to do Costa -> Kane after the deadline.

    Costa has been poor for ages, hasn't received double figures since GW14. Can't believe I still have him. Isn't even exciting to own.

    1. Athletic Nasherbo
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      Same but it will be sweet when he's been shipped out by loads and gets the points today.

    2. Ballistics
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      Same. Costa to Kane and Kaku to Ibra the week after.

  23. ralfb
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    Is only manc manu having a dgw in 2 weeks time or anybody else, too?

    1. Over Midwicket
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      Palace and Middlesborough too.

  24. Torres76
    • 16 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    Which striker would you sell for Kun Aguero?

    1. Ibra
    2. Lukaku
    3. Vardy

    Thanks

    1. Business Cat
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      3

      But 2 will need to turn into Kane soon

    2. Mouldmaster
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      3. Now 2 in 2 weeks

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

      3

  25. VFORVANDETA
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    Gtg? 2.7itb

    Heaton

    Alonso McAuley Valencia

    Alli Eriksen Walcott Siggy

    Kun(c) Lukaku Vardy

    Grant Yoshida Bertrand T.Caroll.

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

      Yes.

  26. JasonG123
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    Any ideas for this week? 1FT, 0.4m ITB.

    Foster (Jaku)
    Brunt Alonso Valencia Davies (Lenihan)
    Sanchez Alli Coutinho Siggy (Snoddy)
    Costa Lukaku Llorente

    Llorente and Snoddy to Benteke and cheap mid or save?

    1. Smudger’s Dirty Dozen
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      Negredo punt?

  27. Smudger’s Dirty Dozen
    • 15 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    On a WC...
    Negredo or Benteke third striker...?

    Article makes a good point for Negredo but on Tekkers atm.

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

      Negredo

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

      Benteke

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

      Negredo

  28. Aguerrrooooooo
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    I'm terrified not owning Aguero. I think I might have to take a hit to get him in. Constant flashbacks of his 5 goals v Newcastle last season haha

  29. Torres76
    • 16 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    Looking at selling Ibra and Coutinho for:

    1. Kun Aguero - Sane
    2. Kun Aguero - Walcott

    Which option?

    Thanks

    1. Guru Mediation
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      Don't sell ibra

  30. jdp219
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    Is Ake playing against BOU? If so, do I start him over Brunt?
    Alonso and Baines also starting.