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14 January 2018 1432 comments
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The first of two Sunday fixtures gets underway at 1.30pm as Bournemouth welcome Arsenal to the Vitality Stadium.

Both sides have failed to pick up a clean sheet over the previous four Gameweeks, with the Cherries ranked bottom for both big chances conceded (12) and goals against (10).

That could be good news for the Gunners’ Alexandre Lacazette, who has failed to score in each of his last seven league outings.

Despite that recent drought, the Frenchman is the top captaincy pick for this match among Fantasy Premier League managers and ninth overall, claiming 2.2% of armbands.

However, there’s no spot in the squad for Alexis Sanchez as speculation over his future gathers pace in the January transfer window.

Elsewhere for the Gunners, Aaron Ramsey returns to the bench after recovering from a hamstring problem – he averaged 5.4 points per match (ppm) prior to injury.

Arsenal recent lack of resilience also looks promising for Eddie Howe’s side.

The Cherries were ranked first for shots inside the box (50) over the previous four, with Callum Wilson in fine form – only Harry Kane managed more shots on target (10 to seven).

And Jordon Ibe also boasts some eye-catching underlying stats – he ranked second for both shots (17) and key passes (13) over Gameweek 19-22.

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  1. Stevie B
    • 15 Years
    8 years, 6 months ago

    Best replacement for Dominic Calvert-Lewin?

    A) Jordan Ayew (Swansea)
    B) Callum Wilson (Bournemouth)
    C) Oumar Niasse (if he will move to another team)
    D) someone else

    Thank you!

    1. Taking the Mkhitaryan
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 6 months ago

      B I think
      Unless Niasse moves

    2. The Knights Template
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 6 months ago

      a

  2. MyPrettyPony
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 6 months ago

    Apologies for the repost (of sorts) but just to say that numbers are looking good for the FFS Charity game, although more players are always welcome.

    I’ve set up a WhatsApp Group for the 13 players who have both given me their details and confirmed they are happy for me to share add their number in that group.

    A further 8 players have given me their details and are playing but not yet confirmed that I can use their number in the WhattsApp Group.

    Finally, another 8 players have emailed me with their intention to play but need to provide me with their details and confirm I can use their number.

    As at 1.30pm, I think I’m up to date on all email replies (peter.kouwenberg76@gmail.com) so check your messages if you have confirmed availability or drop me a message if you have not yet contacted me but would like to be involved.

    1. MTPockets
      8 years, 6 months ago

      Can't play football to save my life, but good stuff you're doing there.

    2. Hulk Smash
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 6 months ago

      Where is it going to be held?

      1. MyPrettyPony
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 6 months ago

        Full details are in my recent article (which I can't seem to link) but it's in Barnet (North London).

        1. Hulk Smash
          • 10 Years
          8 years, 6 months ago

          Shame. I'm in Yorkshire, I love playing but not sure I can justify 200 miles for a game of 6 a side.

  3. Dealbert
    • 13 Years
    8 years, 6 months ago

    This beautiful bunch of people and the benefit of the world’s best goal scorer have propelled me into the top 10k. Now what?

    Adrian - Elliot
    Otamendi - Vertonghen - Jones (Mee, Kenny)
    Salah - Sterling - Son - Lingard - Arnautovic
    Kane - Firmino (DCL)

    2 FT, 1.8m itb

    Do I get Alonso (straight swap for Vert) or do I get Aguero (Son, Vert and DCL to Carrol, Aguero and 4.6 defender, -4)?

    1. Taking the Mkhitaryan
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 6 months ago

      The aguero option above seems to weaken your team considerably

    2. Differentiator
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 6 months ago

      Not a lot I would change really. Maybe just DCL to JAyew

    3. ⚽️ Dingo ⚽️
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 6 months ago

      Forget Kun and get Alonso.

    4. JÆKS ⭐
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 6 months ago

      We basically have pretty much the same team, I have Morata over Firmino but no Jones. I am looking at Vert Son Morata to Alonso Moting Aguero

      1. Dealbert
        • 13 Years
        8 years, 6 months ago

        Ok, but I couldn’t afford that and not sure about getting rid of Son right now

    5. The Knights Template
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 6 months ago

      first one

    6. Dealbert
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 6 months ago

      Thank you guys. I will act accordingly and get Alonso now that Spurs fixtures will turn. Maybe also DCL to Ayew. Thanks!

  4. Over Midwicket
    • 14 Years
    8 years, 6 months ago

    Maitland-Niles been smoking to much of that 70s pot

    1. Over Midwicket
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 6 months ago

      Too*

  5. Yordan Letchkov
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 6 months ago

    2FT, 1.5itb
    Eriksen and Christensen -> Sterling and Otamendi?

    Courtois, Adrian
    Jones, Christensen, Mee, Duffy, Edwards
    Salah, Eriksen, Arnautovich, Gross, RLC
    Kane, Firmino, Vardy

    The Eriksen - Sterling transfer I'll make for sure.
    Any better idea to invest the remaining 1.8M?
    Vardy -> Laca or get rid of Gross?

    1. Taking the Mkhitaryan
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 6 months ago

      Gross

    2. A Team Of James McCleans
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 6 months ago

      Get rid of Groß

    3. Yordan Letchkov
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 6 months ago

      So Gross -> Lingard the obvious move? Or get Willian?

  6. A Team Of James McCleans
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 6 months ago

    I have exact money for Richarlison + Groß to Mahrez + Arnie, do it now or risk price rises?

    1. A Team Of James McCleans
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 6 months ago

      This is for a -4

    2. The Knights Template
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 6 months ago

      do it

    3. CechYourHead
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 6 months ago

      That's a strong move, id consider doing it now if you might get priced out

    4. Taking the Mkhitaryan
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 6 months ago

      Looks nice

    5. A Team Of James McCleans
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 6 months ago

      But I could wait and get son over Mahrez?

      1. It’s gonna Ben Mee
        • 12 Years
        8 years, 6 months ago

        Spurs fixtures look less appealing than Leicesters

    6. MTPockets
      8 years, 6 months ago

      West ham & Leicester have cup games. Not impossible they both get minutes/injured.

  7. Champione
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 6 months ago

    Impressive start from Arsenal

    1. Limited & Mediocre Mana…
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 6 months ago

      Sanchez been holding them back

      1. Champione
        • 10 Years
        8 years, 6 months ago

        they always bounce back in some way when people talk them down

  8. A Team Of James McCleans
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 6 months ago

    Retrospective simulation ban for Cech?

    1. Ron_Swanson
      • 15 Years
      8 years, 6 months ago

      He's always diving

  9. Team Cruel
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 6 months ago

    Wilson goal disallowed

    1. Yellin' in my Ear
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 6 months ago

      🙁

  10. OldBenKenobi
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 6 months ago

    Wilshire playing well

  11. Naboo
    • 13 Years
    8 years, 6 months ago

    Morata, Alli & Zeegelaar > Agüero, Ibe/Milo & Alonso worth -4?

    Would be switching from 352 to 442 giving me starting XI of

    Adrian
    Otamendi Jones Alonso Ogbonna/Dunk
    Sterling Salah Son Arnie
    Kane Agüero

    1. The Knights Template
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 6 months ago

      yes

    2. Dealbert
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 6 months ago

      You can’t afford that with Lingard? Otherwise yes.

  12. A Team Of James McCleans
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 6 months ago

    Regardless of how Aguero and Lingard get on I think it was worth the hit to not have to go through another week with Morata and Hazard

    1. The Knights Template
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 6 months ago

      absolutely

  13. The Polymath
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 6 months ago

    Listening to the commentary and the pre-match discussion is this "Jack Wilshere" adulation a London thing?

    What has he done to deserve so much attention?

    1. Sims
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 6 months ago

      schooled xavi and iniesta in 2011

      1. IAWC ( It's a Wonderfu…
        • 8 Years
        8 years, 6 months ago

        To help win the tie 😉

    2. A Team Of James McCleans
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 6 months ago

      Played 5 matches in 5 years

    3. Dr Dream
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 6 months ago

      I've said the same for many years. He's a fairly good player but that's as far as it goes.

      1. Get up ya bum
        • 16 Years
        8 years, 6 months ago

        At his best he is top shelf but that's few and far between

    4. Get up ya bum
      • 16 Years
      8 years, 6 months ago

      He's English and has talent. That's all it takes

      1. Son is Rising
        • 15 Years
        8 years, 6 months ago

        Ravel Morrison says hi 😆

    5. Gnu
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      8 years, 6 months ago

      It's laughable because they all go along with it.

  14. Rainer
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 6 months ago

    Is Iwobi (5.1m) a better option than Ramsey (6.9m)?

    1. El-Kloppico
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 6 months ago

      no

    2. Robben Mee Blind
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 6 months ago

      For one more game maybe but not when Rambo fully fit

    3. The Knights Template
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 6 months ago

      no

    4. Ron_Swanson
      • 15 Years
      8 years, 6 months ago

      not even close

    5. Dealbert
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 6 months ago

      Wouldn’t consider either of them. To many good value midfield options

      1. Dealbert
        • 13 Years
        8 years, 6 months ago

        *too

  15. La Roja
    • 14 Years
    8 years, 6 months ago

    Wilshere = Iniesta

    1. El-Kloppico
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 6 months ago

      Big LOL

  16. A Team Of James McCleans
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 6 months ago

    Lacadead

  17. ZeBestee
    • 11 Years
    8 years, 6 months ago

    I look at this guy Iwobi, if he vastly improves his final pass, decision making and finishing, he is going to be a top top player.

    1. The Knights Template
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 6 months ago

      you could say that about anyone

      1. ZeBestee
        • 11 Years
        8 years, 6 months ago

        He is a proper footballer, just not matured enough.

    2. El-Kloppico
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 6 months ago

      Unfortunately he's at a club where nobody ever improves.
      After 3 4years, you'll come back and see the same player and wonder, how he wasted his career. Just like Walcott and Oxlaid.

      1. Sims
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 6 months ago

        anybody who believes oxlade chamberlain has any talent is deluded. all he has is pace.

        1. El-Kloppico
          • 11 Years
          8 years, 6 months ago

          Yeah I will not argue on it.. but in his 3 month at LFC, he showed better improvement than his 7yrs at ARS.
          I didn't like him as a signing for LFC, but he is proving me wrong I should say.

        2. ZeBestee
          • 11 Years
          8 years, 6 months ago

          Tbf AOC was very promising when we bought him from Southampton. He basically stagnated at Arsenal.

      2. ZeBestee
        • 11 Years
        8 years, 6 months ago

        I agree. Wenger is past it, the board members are arrogant and dont care about supporter's and there is the silent owner who cares only about money.

      3. Sylas
        • 10 Years
        8 years, 6 months ago

        Just like your posts, which don't make any sense at all.

  18. Deano
    • 13 Years
    8 years, 6 months ago

    Is Sanchez injured?

    1. ZeBestee
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 6 months ago

      Doesn't want to play for the club.

    2. COLLIN QUANER
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 6 months ago

      Must be. Can't see him on the bench

    3. The Knights Template
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 6 months ago

      his wallet pulled a hamstring

      1. UshFPL
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 6 months ago

        Why is he greedy for wanting to go to United/City? Both are better than Arsenal

    4. Get up ya bum
      • 16 Years
      8 years, 6 months ago

      He pulled a pursestring

  19. Team Cruel
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 6 months ago

    Laca looks done

    1. Fred54
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 6 months ago

      Lack of Success.

  20. -SB-
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 6 months ago

    Pope

    Otamendi Jones VVD

    Salah Stering Son Arnie Lingard

    Kane Rooney

    Subs: Elliot, Mee, Kenny, Quaner
    ITB: 2.7

    What you guys think?

    1. Dealbert
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 6 months ago

      Similar to my team (above) so nice =), but I don’t like VVD. Probably get Alonso instead

  21. Differentiator
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 6 months ago

    Gosling YC for a dive that wasn't.

  22. PocketZola
    • 8 Years
    8 years, 6 months ago

    Erik to arnie or mahrez?

    1. The Knights Template
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 6 months ago

      arn

      1. PocketZola
        • 8 Years
        8 years, 6 months ago

        Do nowI before price rise?

        1. -SB-
          • 9 Years
          8 years, 6 months ago

          Yes

        2. The Knights Template
          • 12 Years
          8 years, 6 months ago

          no rush unless money an issue

          1. PocketZola
            • 8 Years
            8 years, 6 months ago

            Ddg(pereria)
            Alonso christ ota dufft(holgate)
            Salah sterling son erik ling
            Kane(dcl,quanerI)

            Im trying to save up money for. Dcl to firm or kun

  23. #FPLBhuna
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 6 months ago

    Not yet able to reach a consensus

    Repost

    Bench 1?

    A) Maguire (wat h)
    B) Richarlison (lei a)
    C) Kenny (wba h)
    D) Masuaku (bou h)

    1. Rsforstar
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 6 months ago

      A or B just flip coin tbh

    2. PocketZola
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 6 months ago

      C

    3. -SB-
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 6 months ago

      B

    4. Norman Conquest
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 6 months ago

      b

    5. MTPockets
      8 years, 6 months ago

      Which least likely to score - bou, wba, wat?

    6. The Knights Template
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 6 months ago

      the consensus is b

    7. RamaJama
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 6 months ago

      C

  24. ⚽️ Dingo ⚽️
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 6 months ago

    Has Sanchez scored yet?

    1. Differentiator
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 6 months ago

      Not yet but has really improved the Spurs defense

    2. Rainer
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 6 months ago

      United match is tomorrow.

    3. The Knights Template
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 6 months ago

      big time

    4. RamaJama
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 6 months ago

      Liverpool-city not started yet

  25. TOBY1
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 6 months ago

    Surely Wilshere will be in the England squad?

    1. Limited & Mediocre Mana…
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 6 months ago

      Depends if his knees and ankles hold out that long

  26. ooooo
    • 8 Years
    8 years, 6 months ago

    Which one?
    A) Play RLC or Dunk
    B) Yedlin to Moreno
    C) RLC to Maitland niles or Millovejic

    1. RamaJama
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 6 months ago

      B

  27. Duffy Dunk
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 6 months ago

    Lac of confidence

  28. It’s gonna Ben Mee
    • 12 Years
    8 years, 6 months ago

    Bench one:

    A) Kenny (WBA)
    B) Ogbonna (BOU)
    C) Zanka (stk)

    1. MTPockets
      8 years, 6 months ago

      c

    2. RamaJama
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 6 months ago

      A

    3. The Knights Template
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 6 months ago

      a

  29. RamaJama
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    8 years, 6 months ago

    Any Arsenal players worth transferring in?

    1. Limited & Mediocre Mana…
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 6 months ago

      If you hate points, yes

    2. El-Kloppico
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 6 months ago

      Maitland Niles

    3. UshFPL
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 6 months ago

      Maybe Ramsey

    4. Fred54
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 6 months ago

      Mal

      1. Fred54
        • 11 Years
        8 years, 6 months ago

        *Malcolm for hipster points.

  30. Digital-Real
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 6 months ago

    Eddie Howe is overrated.

    1. The Knights Template
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 6 months ago

      by bookkeeper

      1. Digital-Real
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 6 months ago

        You think he'a good?

    2. El-Kloppico
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 6 months ago

      Yeah.. Was stunned to hear some linking him with the international team or even with Arsenal.

      He's no Sean Dyche!

      1. Digital-Real
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 6 months ago

        Some will say he's young he'll get better. I dont see it.