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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
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

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

    1. Chris_White
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Nope. 150 at best imo

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

        Enough to captain over Sanchez if you're chasing?

    2. Sp0rting
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      120 at least

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

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

        1. Sp0rting
          • 11 Years
          9 years, 1 month ago

          Yes

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

        Would you captain him over Sanchez if chasing?

    4. DJ1000
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

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

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

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

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

      At least 124 mins

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

    Maguire>Janmaat for a punt or save FT?

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

      Save imo

    2. MTPockets
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Jones, Kone?

  3. Jafooli
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

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

    Anyone want a copy?

    1. Sp0rting
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      *Matic

  4. Bubz
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Busy on here ay

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

      Just a bit haha

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

    RP

    Best move this week ?

    A) Koscielny -> Monreal/Mustafi

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

    C) Save FT - Hope Koscielny plays

    1. weaver93
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

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

    2. Rex Lapis
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      A

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

    huth>davies for free, yay or nay ?

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

      Yay if you got Yoshida/Stephens

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

        got stephens

  7. Tansey
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Gabriel -> Gibbs (-4) look ok?

    1. Cheltnamshire LaLaLa
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

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

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

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

    1. Fred54
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Oh no, looks like his connection died.

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

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

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

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

  10. Uncle Gamst
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 1 month 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
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Show whole team??

      And are you playing BB??

      How many transfers you got???

      1. Uncle Gamst
        • 14 Years
        9 years, 1 month 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
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 1 month 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
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 1 month 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
        • 14 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        For a hit (just noticed) probably not.

  12. dillydally1982
    • 16 Years
    9 years, 1 month 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, 1 month ago

      Very small chance.

  13. EWH2020
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Sanchez or Jesus!?

    I've swapped the armband 5x times

    1. DJ1000
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Jesus!

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

      Flip a coin, then go make some tea.

    3. Mikkyf
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Sanchez

    4. hogree
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 1 month 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, 1 month ago

      Same here, lol.

      HELP!

  14. JayC
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    cant afford hazard, cesc or pedro?

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

      Pedro for me

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

      Pedo

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

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

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

      I'm going for 12

    2. Team Cruel
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      84 when Haz, Costa, Alonso all are benched.

  17. Unbelievable Jeff!
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 1 month 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, 1 month ago

      A easily

  18. Dr Dream
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    King > Pedro?

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

      nope

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

      Nope not worth it

    3. CunkOnFPL
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      no way

  20. bobbysmith76
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 1 month 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, 1 month 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
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

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

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

    Sanchez or KDB captain?

    1. Moose™
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Between these 2, its KdB.

  23. owlsanctuary
    • 15 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Alli + King > KDB + Ndidi?

    1. Sp0rting
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      No way

  24. Sp0rting
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Jesus C
    Kane VC

    Had enough of Sanchez and his antics

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

      Did OK for me last GW

  25. mash
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 1 month 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, 1 month 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
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      You're thinking too hard. Let it be.

  27. Moose™
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 1 month 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
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      this...

  28. The Red Devil
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Holding + Fab/Ramsey
    Kompany + Albrighton
    which one?

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

    Fabregasor Willian, the latter too punty?

  30. The Overthinker
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Captain alonso or captain Kane ?

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

      Alonso