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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. UnitedFan
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 3 months ago

    Do we think Jesus will play 180 mins over the double?

    1. Chris_White
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      Nope. 150 at best imo

      1. UnitedFan
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 3 months ago

        Enough to captain over Sanchez if you're chasing?

    2. Sp0rting
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      120 at least

      1. UnitedFan
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 3 months ago

        Would you captain him over Sanchez if you're chasing?

        1. Sp0rting
          • 11 Years
          9 years, 3 months ago

          Yes

    3. _Make
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      Enough minutes for me. He's played nearly all the minutes he's been fit and has attacking points for every 90ish that he has played. Enough for me.

      1. UnitedFan
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 3 months ago

        Would you captain him over Sanchez if chasing?

    4. DJ1000
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      Think he will start both matches!! 20 fit and world class!

      1. UnitedFan
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 3 months ago

        Thanks. I agree. Being Pep's favourite means her starts both, right?

    5. Piggs Boson
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      At least 124 mins

  2. Niemi
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 3 months ago

    Maguire>Janmaat for a punt or save FT?

    1. UnitedFan
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      Save imo

    2. MTPockets
      9 years, 3 months ago

      Jones, Kone?

  3. Jafooli
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 3 months ago

    Just taken a picture of Matip, first on my bench.

    Anyone want a copy?

    1. Sp0rting
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      *Matic

  4. Bubz
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 3 months ago

    Busy on here ay

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

      Just a bit haha

  5. Prison Mike
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 3 months ago

    RP

    Best move this week ?

    A) Koscielny -> Monreal/Mustafi

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

    C) Save FT - Hope Koscielny plays

    1. weaver93
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      for free - Monreal... IF you are BB...

    2. Rex Lapis
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      A

  6. drughi
    • 16 Years
    9 years, 3 months ago

    huth>davies for free, yay or nay ?

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

      Yay if you got Yoshida/Stephens

      1. drughi
        • 16 Years
        9 years, 3 months ago

        got stephens

  7. Tansey
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 3 months ago

    Gabriel -> Gibbs (-4) look ok?

    1. Cheltnamshire LaLaLa
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      Im vonsidering putting him in for kosc. Think he will play both games?

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

        That's what I'm wondering as well tempted to do it so I can fund Pedro to Sane

      2. Tansey
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 3 months ago

        Judging by he fact he's played the last few I'd guess there's a 75% chance he plays both games

  8. mash
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 3 months ago

    Have 1FT. Is it worth using it to swap Charlie Daniels to any of t

    1. Fred54
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      Oh no, looks like his connection died.

      1. mash
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        9 years, 3 months ago

        Haha, curse my sausage fingers! Full post a bit further down...

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

    Spencer don't forget to activate bench boost before the deadline my son.

  10. Uncle Gamst
    • 15 Years
    9 years, 3 months ago

    It's my own fault, got stuck in traffic GW36 and missed changing my captain from Kane to Sánchez, as a result I'm now just 6 points ahead of my ML rival !!

    Here are the differences in our GW37 sides:

    Me:
    Pickford,
    Vertonghen,
    Alli, King, T Carroll,
    Kane, Anichebe

    Him: Cech,
    Kompany,
    Eriksen, Capoue, Redmond,
    Gabby, Costa

    We both have Sánchez, Hazard and Jesus and I have 0.3 in the bank

    Any suggestions re transfers, captain choice would be gratefully received.

    1. Dasher0303
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      Show whole team??

      And are you playing BB??

      How many transfers you got???

      1. Uncle Gamst
        • 15 Years
        9 years, 3 months ago

        Thanks Dasher

        Both playing BB

        Just 1 FT

        Whole team:

        Pickford*
        Alonso*, Vertonghen*, Stephens*, Koscielny*
        King, Alli*, Sánchez*, Hazard*
        Kane*, Jesus*
        Caballero*, Anichebe*, Holgate, Carroll

  11. Dasher0303
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 3 months ago

    Worth a hit to do T.Carroll to Matic/Albrighton/Xhaka??

    All three pretty much nailed and have DGW, so hit will only be -2 if Carroll only gets 2 points. Or should I get any other midfielder for him max 5.5m??

    1. Uncle Gamst
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      Possibly Xhaka as he has DGW and Sun at home. But alternatively save the transfer and have 2 for GW38 when there
      will be lots of rotation?

      1. Uncle Gamst
        • 15 Years
        9 years, 3 months ago

        For a hit (just noticed) probably not.

  12. dillydally1982
    • 16 Years
    9 years, 3 months ago

    What are the chances of Rose starting either of the Spurs games this week? Tempted to get Davies in.

    1. Kevin Twine
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      Very small chance.

  13. EWH2020
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 3 months ago

    Sanchez or Jesus!?

    I've swapped the armband 5x times

    1. DJ1000
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      Jesus!

    2. Piggs Boson
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      Flip a coin, then go make some tea.

    3. Mikkyf
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      Sanchez

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

      Jesus way riskier with Aguero potentially available and Sanchez could go mad against Sunderland. But still want Jesus too!! Dilemma. What's your thoughts?

    5. Golotok Cinong
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      Same here, lol.

      HELP!

  14. JayC
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 3 months ago

    cant afford hazard, cesc or pedro?

    1. twoplustwo
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      Pedro for me

    2. FPL Pillars
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      Pedo

  15. Lav
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 3 months ago

    GTG?
    0 ITB on -8. BB activated.

    Willy
    Alonso Monreal Yoshi
    Sanchez(c) Hazard(vc) Eriksen King
    Kane Jesus Gabbi

    Pick Albrighton Bailly Holgate

  16. Limited & Mediocre Mana…
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 3 months ago

    What page do we reckon we'll get to before 18:45?

    1. Limited & Mediocre Mana…
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      I'm going for 12

    2. Team Cruel
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      84 when Haz, Costa, Alonso all are benched.

  17. Unbelievable Jeff!
    • 15 Years
    9 years, 3 months ago

    Out of:
    A) Monreal + BDavis
    B) Gibbs + Vert

    I'm favouring (A) because:

    1. BDavies definitely plays United and good clean sheet possibility
    2. Monreal should play both and 2nd fixture is arguably best (SUN)
    3. Gibbs is a risk and no one has a clue whether he will play any games if Kosc does return - I assume he or Holding will drop out but no one knows who

    Agreed?

    1. 8ball
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      A easily

  18. Dr Dream
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 3 months ago

    King > Pedro?

    1. TLF
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      Hi Wakey, not sure about that one as King could do very well this week and Pedro remains a rotation risk right ?

      You still think Silva is the best pick for City mids ?

      Also, Huth out for a hit or take a chance ?

  19. Scratch
    • 17 Years
    9 years, 3 months ago

    Can't decide whether or not to ship Hazard & Gabbiadini

    Worth -4 to do Hazard & Gabb -> Vardy & 7.3m mid (probably Pedro or Tadic) ?

    1. Paris Ganja Man
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      nope

    2. umerlfc
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      Nope not worth it

    3. CunkOnFPL
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      no way

  20. bobbysmith76
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 3 months ago

    Need help with my defense please. 0ft. 0itb.

    Daniels Bavies Stephens Holgate Maguire

    A) Daniels > Gibbs
    B) Holgate > Holden
    C) Something else?

  21. The Red Devil
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 3 months ago

    DDG Pickford
    Alonso huth yoshida Stephens Maguire
    Sanchez hazard Alli King Pedro
    Kane Jesus anichebe
    0.4 ITB 1 FT

    Huth hazard Alli anichebe
    To
    Kompany KdB Albrighton llorente
    (-12)
    Chasing almost 5 points
    Feeling punty, need to do the mids transfer to upgrade anichebe
    Will use AOA in 38

    1. Dasher0303
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      Pedro to Sterling instead of Hazard to KDB?? Other transfers are good.

  22. Paris Ganja Man
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 3 months ago

    Sanchez or KDB captain?

    1. Moose™
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      Between these 2, its KdB.

  23. owlsanctuary
    • 16 Years
    9 years, 3 months ago

    Alli + King > KDB + Ndidi?

    1. Sp0rting
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      No way

  24. Sp0rting
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 3 months ago

    Jesus C
    Kane VC

    Had enough of Sanchez and his antics

    1. twoplustwo
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      Did OK for me last GW

  25. mash
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 3 months ago

    I'll try to finish the post this time!

    Have 1FT. Is it worth using it to swap Charlie Daniels to any of the following?

    A) Clichy
    B) Holding/Gabriel/Gibbs
    C) other max. £5.4m defender
    D) Save FT

    All other players are DGW except Josh King.

  26. The Suspended One
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 3 months ago

    A) Jesus and Albrighton for Gabbi and Wally for Free

    or

    B) (-4) Jesus, Holding, Zaha for Gabbi Gabriel and Wally

    Thinking A and take the 0 on Gabriel....

    1. zelio78
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      You're thinking too hard. Let it be.

  27. Moose™
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 3 months ago

    Going to put © on Alexis over Jesus imo.

    1. Get CS points

    2. Extra points for goal scored

    3. Nailed for 180 mins

    4. More baps potential

    5. He is one of the most explosive player in the league

    1. weaver93
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      this...

  28. The Red Devil
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 3 months ago

    Holding + Fab/Ramsey
    Kompany + Albrighton
    which one?

  29. Kun Tozser
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 3 months ago

    Fabregasor Willian, the latter too punty?

  30. The Overthinker
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 3 months ago

    Captain alonso or captain Kane ?

    1. Mikkyf
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      Alonso