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12 May 2017 1895 comments
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Chelsea’s Cesc Fabregas and Arsenal’s Mesut Ozil produced attacking points for our Gameweek 36 selections and we’ve opted for three more midfielders in our latest differential picks.

All three players face two matches in Double Gameweek 37, having registered either a goal or an assist in their last appearance.

David Silva

With a goal and three assists over his last five matches, Manchester City’s David Silva enters Gameweek 37 in impressive form, making the midfielder a prime differential candidate.

The Spanish playmaker is owned by just 2.5% of Fantasy Premier League (FPL) managers, and available at just 8.6, is considerably cheaper than team-mate Kevin De Bruyne, who sets us back 10.4.

But over the last six Gameweeks, Silva has actually produced more shots from inside the box (eight) than the three managed by the Belgian.

Silva has also created a chance every 22.6 minutes, compared to 23.1 for De Bruyne.

The former Valencia midfielder produced a sublime performance in last weekend’s 5-0 win over Crystal Palace and now faces further favourable home fixtures against Leicester City and West Bromwich Albion.

The Baggies clash, in particular, looks promising as Tony Pulis’ side are without a win in their last six and suffered a 4-0 defeat in the reverse fixture back in Gameweek 10.

Despite Leicester’s upturn in form since the appointment of Craig Shakespeare, they have conceded nine goals in their five away matches under the new manager, so City look to have the ideal fixtures in which to build on the Palace victory.

With De Bruyne, Raheem Sterling and Leroy Sane all more highly-owned than Silva, the Spaniard represents plenty of upside as a differential for Fantasy managers in need of a late-season push.

Riyad Mahrez

Mahrez looks to be edging back to his best on the back of an eye-catching display in Leicester City’s 3-0 win over Watford, which included his sixth goal of the season.

The Algerian tallied 11 penalty box touches against the Hornets – more than any Foxes player has managed in a single fixture this term.

Indeed, his underlying statistics have been hugely encouraging since Craig Shakespeare took the reins at the King Power Stadium.

He leads the way for goal attempts (20), shots inside the box (12) and chances created (13) among Leicester players since Gameweek 27.

The Foxes face a trip to Manchester City and a home encounter against Spurs in Gameweek 37, before ending the campaign with a favourable home match against Bournemouth.

While the two clashes this week are testing, they shouldn’t phase a confident Mahrez, who boasts an ownership of just 8.2%.

He has enjoyed his recent outings against City, registering a goal and two assists in his last two appearances, while Leicester have averaged 2.6 goals per match at home under Shakespeare.

So even a resilient Spurs defence may struggle to contain the confident Algerian, while the Cherries clash appears hugely promising – only Hull City (41) have conceded more goals than Eddie Howe’s side (37) on their travels.

Last season’s 17 goals and 11 assists tell us that an in-form Mahrez can be a devastating Fantasy asset, so he looks a tempting 8.9 option for the final two Gameweeks.

Aaron Ramsey

Arsenal face two very favourable fixtures in Gameweek 37 – away to Stoke City and at home to Sunderland – so it could be worth considering Aaron Ramsey as an end of season punt.

Since Gunners boss Arsene Wenger switched to a 3-4-2-1 formation back in Gameweek 33, the Wales international has been one of Arsenal’s stand-out performers, with the new system offering the midfielder more freedom to make late runs into the box.

Ramsey ranks second for goal attempts (eight) among Arsenal players in that time frame, and is also second for key passes with seven.

Those numbers have only translated into two assists so far, but with Wenger’s side gaining in confidence following back-to-back 2-0 wins, it may pay off to take a chance on the 1.1%-owned midfielder.

It’s the Sunderland match-up that looks particularly favourable, given the Black Cats rank second for the most shots conceded inside the box in away matches this season with 191.

David Moyes’ side have only managed two clean sheets in their 17 road trips thus far and suffered a 4-1 defeat when the two teams met earlier this season.

Stoke, meanwhile, have only won one of their last nine encounters, registering just two shut-outs over that period.

While many Fantasy managers already own Ramsey’s team-mate Alexis Sanchez, the fixtures look strong enough to consider the 7.6-priced Welshman as a partner alongside the Chilean.

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  1. Phil Dagger ⭐
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Quick Poll lads

    1) Fabregas
    2) Pedro

    and Who is Likely to play more over 2 games???

    1. Dreams
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      2

    2. umerlfc
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Can't say really but I'd go with Cesc

    3. Torres76
      • 16 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Cesc

    4. Jay_
      9 years, 1 month ago

      2

  2. Dreams
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    How many hits people? -16 here.

    1. Jay_
      9 years, 1 month ago

      -8 max, min -4

    2. Kun Tozser
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Same

    3. FPL Pillars
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      0, saving FT.

      1. umerlfc
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        Same

    4. Phil Dagger ⭐
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      either 0 or -8

  3. CC22
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    If your rival had none of Sanchez, Hazard, Jesus or Kane but did have Costa....who would you give the armband?

    1. Dreams
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Kane

    2. L S P
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Sanchez

    3. umerlfc
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Alexis

      1. CC22
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        Was expecting somebody to say Jesus. Alexis it is in that case!

  4. Jay_
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Thought it was quiet on old post 😀

    A) Clichy & Gabbiadini
    B) Bellerin & Anichibe -4
    C) Stephens & Defoe -8

    DDG Caballero
    Alonso Mustafi *** Yoshida Holgate
    Sanchez Hazard Alli Eriksen JWP
    Kane Jesus ***

    Cheers 🙂 Majority of 5 wins

    1. L S P
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      A

    2. umerlfc
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      A definitely

    3. Cowboy John
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      A

    4. Phil Dagger ⭐
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      A

    5. Jay_
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Thanks all, that's the majority, done 🙂

  5. On The Up
    • 16 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Anyone seen this?

    1. ViperStripes
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Nope

  6. ViperStripes
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 16 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Hen > Gomes for a hit?

    1. Jay_
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Not for me, cleanie looks likely for Hen, takes it to a -10. Gomes could end up double negative too

    2. L S P
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      no

  7. POWERPOD
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Hazard or KDB?

    1. L S P
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      if you're buying, KDB

      if you have Hazard, I wouldn't sell him for KDB

  8. Prison Mike
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Best move this week guys ?

    A) Koscielny -> Monreal/Mustafi

    B) Koscielny & Pedro -> Gibbs & Sane (-4)

    C) Save FT - Hope Koscielny plays

    1. GHB
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      C

    2. umerlfc
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      A for free looks good

    3. Prison Mike
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Cheers guys

    4. Prøfeßör …
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      A - any of the two.

  9. Carcaju
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    A little help here

    A) Vertonghen + Holding

    B) Ben Davies + Monreal

    1. For Fuchs Sake
      • 16 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      B

    2. squits
      • 16 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Would anyone do Eriksen to KDB for a -4?

  10. marquinhos
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Last time guys,

    Hazard to KDB on a FT?

    1. umerlfc
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Yes if chasing
      No otherwise

      1. marquinhos
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        currently ranked 40K

    2. L S P
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      n

  11. Loðbrók
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Punt On Bellerin C if chasing?

    1. Paris Ganja Man
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      no

    2. Limited & Mediocre Mana…
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      No way

  12. Paris Ganja Man
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Quick captaincy vote;

    A.) KDB
    B.) Sanchez
    C.) Jesus

    1. FPL Alchemist
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Difficult but would say B

    2. Limited & Mediocre Mana…
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      B C A

  13. FPL Alchemist
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Bailly to Vert -4

    Yey or nay

    1. Reuser
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      No. No. No.

      1. FPL Alchemist
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        ok...ok...ok lol

      2. L S P
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        this this this

      3. FPL Alchemist
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        Got Rashford and 0.6m in the bank. Just leave that too or any suggestions.

    2. FPL Alchemist
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Got Rashford and only 0.6m itb. Just go with him or any suggestions for -4

  14. drughi
    • 16 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    What to do with huth ?

    A. huth>davies
    B. huth>yoshida (already have stephens)
    C. huth>dawson
    D. Keep and have 2 ft next week.

  15. UnitedFan
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Why are people here siding with Sanchez for the captaincy over Jesus? (Not saying it's wrong, just asking a genuine question)

    1. JoeJitzu +42
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Fear of minutes for Jesus, not the case for Sanchez!

      1. UnitedFan
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        Thanks. Will consider

    2. Annie
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Jesus won't play as much

      1. UnitedFan
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        Do you think it's that he'll start but will get hooked off?

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

          Not start 2nd

    3. GHB
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Clean sheet points. Extra goal point. 100% nailed on 180 minutes bar injury

      1. UnitedFan
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        You reckon he'll get hooked off early?

    4. Scratch
      • 16 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Minutes and Sunderland. But mostly Sunderland

      1. UnitedFan
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        Thanks

    5. Reuser
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Let's not forget clean sheet points and higher attacking points awarded to a midfielder too.

      1. UnitedFan
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        Thanks

  16. JoeJitzu +42
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    A. B Davies & Albrighton -4
    B. Holgate & King

  17. For Fuchs Sake
    • 16 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Holgate to Holding for free? Have Montreal.

    1. L S P
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      no

  18. Niemi
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Chances of Phil Jones playing both matches this GW? He'll start vs. Spurs at least, but what about vs. Southampton?

    1. Dreams
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      He'll get injured against Spurs

  19. Fiona B
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    JWP to Albrighton?

    1. L S P
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      no

      1. Fiona B
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        thanks

  20. Ed
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Holgate > holding FT ?

    On BB this week

    1. L S P
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      no - save it for 38

  21. ScottyMaz12
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    See anything worth changing here folks? 2FT, £0.2m ITB, BB

    Caballero, Pickford
    Alonso, Monreal, Yoshida, Stephens, Holgate
    Sanchez (c), Hazard, Alli, Sane, King
    Kane, Jesus, Gabbiadini

  22. CCaddy
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    A) hazard sterling

    B) KDB pedro

  23. Scratch
    • 16 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Martial TC let's go

    1. Dreams
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Take a bow sir.

    2. Delhidynamo
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      let's go to the bench

    3. Jay_
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Great diff, good luck

  24. Oh Mane Mane
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Jesus or KDB for C??

  25. JabbaWookiee
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Hazard to KdB with FT.

    Yay or nay?

  26. @FPLStrategist
    • 17 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Is it worth getting Gabbiadini out for a -4 for any striker under 9.1 m?

    1. d3bug
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Only for Jesus

  27. Piggs Boson
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Just thought of a really childish team name for next season and had to share.

    HoldingJesus'Willy

    Just hoping N'zonzi, N'zogbia or M'villa cone back to the Premier League so I can use the apostrophe. The whole plan hinges on it.

    1. MTPockets
      9 years, 1 month ago

      You really missed fpl didn't you.

      1. Piggs Boson
        • 14 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        🙂

        1. MTPockets
          9 years, 1 month ago

          Good to see you're well(er).

    2. Delhidynamo
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Dude where's my Colback

  28. Shultan
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Is huth definitely out?

  29. Here's Tom with the We…
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Help!

    Hazard JWP and Bailly to KDB Fabregas and Holding -4??

    1. L S P
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      no

  30. Bend It Like Bennett
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 16 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Kolarov anyone...?

    1. L S P
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Hipster