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Guardiola rotation could allow Mahrez a Gameweek 15 haul

As we hurtle towards the Gameweek 15 deadline, we must not forget about the differential options on show.

With Spurs’ fixtures turning there are still some key assets owned by less than 5% of Fantasy managers.

And a slight insight into Pep Guardiola’s rotation policy has also thrown up an opportunity.

Riyad Mahrez

Price: £8.5m

Ownership: 2.8%

Now that we are moving into the congested period of Christmas fixtures it means that Guardiola will have to use all of the players available to him. That’s why Riyad Mahrez (£8.5m) looks set for a start against Watford on Tuesday night.

The Algerian has been used only as a substitute in the last two matches which means he should be fresh for the trip to Vicarage Road.

When he has started matches, Mahrez has been delivering points. In fact in his last three starts for Manchester City, he has two goals and one assist, for an average of 8.67 points per game.

The fact that he has not been a nailed on option in recent months has seen Mahrez’s ownership drop as low as 2.8%, turning him into a potentially powerful differential.

Christian Eriksen

Price: £9.2m

Ownership: 4.9%

Christian Eriksen (£9.2m) just about creeps into the Differentials article this week with his ownership at 4.9%. We suspect that after Gameweek 15 he will push over the 5% threshold.

That’s because we are expecting Tottenham to emerge as comfortable winners over managerless Southampton on Wednesday night.

With a bigger role in set pieces than usual this season, Eriksen has three assists in his last two matches since returning to the starting line-up. Over the last two Gameweeks, he has scored 16 points.

His impeccable delivery of late may have even pushed himself back above Kieran Trippier (£6.1m) in the set pieces pecking order.

The English right-back has been declared fit to face Southampton so it will be interesting to see how he shares dead-ball situations with Eriksen.

Javier ‘Chicharito’ Hernandez

Price: £6.2m

Ownership: 1.7%

Three goals in his last four Premier League outings have put Javier ‘Chicharito’ Hernandez (£6.2m) back into the conversation for starting West Ham United players, and maybe on our Fantasy radars too.

In the last four Gameweeks, the Mexican has had more shots in the penalty box, more big chances the same shots on target compared to the popular Marko Arnautovic (£7.2m). That’s all despite playing just 199 minutes to the Austrian’s 339 in that time.

Chicharito has only started once in that time, but his recent form could allow him more pitch-time. If he does claim a place then given his more advanced position than Arnautovic and cheaper price, he could act as a decent alternative.

Given the run of matches the Hammers still have, with Cardiff (home), Crystal Palace (home), Fulham (away) and Watford (home), Chicharito is sure to get more returns in the coming weeks.

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2,044 Comments Post a Comment
  1. Nomar
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    5 years, 3 months ago

    May take a 2 week punt on Gundogan with my 2nd FT. Already did Kun to Auba last night to avoid price rise.

    Gudmondsen can make way.

    Might as well as I'm wildcarding GW17.

  2. Pierce34
    • 8 Years
    5 years, 3 months ago

    Klopp on Mane: "He has an awful cut [and] is walking around in flip-flops, but we don't play in flip-flops!"

    1. LosBlancos
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      Im pretty sure he will get a rest

      1. Pierce34
        • 8 Years
        5 years, 3 months ago

        Yeah already sold.

        1. Pierce34
          • 8 Years
          5 years, 3 months ago

          It's a pity because I considered him captain material vs. that Burnley defence.

    2. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
      • 13 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      Seems to indicate he won't play but why not just say it

      Anything about robbo?

      1. Pierce34
        • 8 Years
        5 years, 3 months ago

        "He will be checked" is the latest update - not sure if he said anything else.

    3. MTPockets
        5 years, 3 months ago

        Or train in them

      • La Roja
        • 12 Years
        5 years, 3 months ago

        He is out then

    4. Dybala10
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      Different crowd and all that...

      Draft WC, g2g? 0.5 ITB

      Fabianski
      Alonso, TAA, Digne
      Richarlison, Sane, Brooks, Sterling
      Arnautovic, Kane, Aubameyang
      ---
      Steele, AWB, Doherty, Gunnarsson.

      1. J to the T
        • 7 Years
        5 years, 3 months ago

        Looks good. Personally I’m keeping Salah for one more week before swapping King to Auba and Mo to Sane but otherwise similar teams

        1. Dybala10
          • 6 Years
          5 years, 3 months ago

          Based on fixtures, I've gone for Kane instead. I've stuck with Salah for a while but the lack of hauls for that price made it easier to sell on WC.

    5. LosBlancos
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      Alonso to:
      1) Trippier
      2) Balbuena
      3) Mina
      4) Chambers (he had 3 goal attempts vs Chelsea, which is impressive - and plays OOP)

      The difference in funds don't change anything at this moment, but you never know.

    6. Viper
      • 14 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      No highlights on Irish or UK TV tonight?

    7. GW15 breakout players
      Geoff
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 11 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      Fantasy Football Scout Daily Hot Topic

      Who do you think will find form and step up in GW15 to score big, and why?

      Do you think it will be an already-established name in many of our sides or someone who is a major differential?

      Have you seen something in a someone's play or in their stats to make you think they could be ready for a breakout GW?

      1. OHYEAH
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        5 years, 3 months ago

        Son if he gets the game time

        1. timPgoodwin
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 9 Years
          5 years, 3 months ago

          YES!!! All this talk about Kane, I think Son could get a brace this GW and then everyone will be clamouring to get him in - Son is the reason I've gone for Auba over Kane as I want Son and don't want the Spurs attacking double up.

      2. Chungwit
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        5 years, 3 months ago

        Tom Cairney - good player, playing centrally and forward, on set pieces, Mitro to aim at, new manager, good fixtures, 4.8m. Great first sub to have over Christmas.

        1. Pieterke30
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 7 Years
          5 years, 3 months ago

          Agree with your last sentence.

          Will downgrade Martial to him and upgrade Success before GW17

      3. Legomané
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 6 Years
        5 years, 3 months ago

        Sonny!! Which is a shame, as I hope to get him in on my GW17 WC 🙂

        1. EgyptianKing
          • 5 Years
          5 years, 3 months ago

          You think Son will start this GW? Brought him yesterday

          1. Legomané
            • Has Moderation Rights
            • 6 Years
            5 years, 3 months ago

            Don't know - suspect he'll get broadly similar appearance levels to Alli and Eriksen over the Christmas run in - none of them are going to be 'nailed on' I'm guessing.

      4. Valar(Keith)
        • 14 Years
        5 years, 3 months ago

        Bellerin

        1. Valar(Keith)
          • 14 Years
          5 years, 3 months ago

          And cairney.. Owned him all season. Now is his time

      5. Chris_H
        • 14 Years
        5 years, 3 months ago

        Zaha

      6. diesel001
        • 7 Years
        5 years, 3 months ago

        Schurrle - which is a shame as I wanted to bring him in later when the fixtures improve

      7. ILOVEBAPS
        • 11 Years
        5 years, 3 months ago

        I think Mahrez will be a big winner this round. Just think he is fresh and has had limited opportunities to impress.

      8. Nice to Finally Michu
        • 10 Years
        5 years, 3 months ago

        Salah

      9. wulfrunian
        • 7 Years
        5 years, 3 months ago

        Snodgrass

      10. seewhyaxe
        • 7 Years
        5 years, 3 months ago

        I think Hazard would be immense for the game against Wolves

      11. La Roja
        • 12 Years
        5 years, 3 months ago

        Eriksen

      12. Konig Luther
        • 11 Years
        5 years, 3 months ago

        Lacazette

      13. Pieterke30
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 7 Years
        5 years, 3 months ago

        Chicharito scoring again and starting a bandwagon.

        Mitrovic scoring too and getting into more people’s plans before GW17 and the start of a very good run of fixtures.

        Mahrez to score 10+ points but not really interesting anyone.

        Yerri Mina to score the first of many PL goals.

        One of BOU attacker to score 10+ points for sure. Hope it wont be Wilson.

      14. Norfolk&Chance
        • 10 Years
        5 years, 3 months ago

        Fellipe Anderson - great on the eye / stats backing him & fixtures.

      15. InTommyWeTrust
        • 6 Years
        5 years, 3 months ago

        Alli to go big

        1. Mysterion
          • 6 Years
          5 years, 3 months ago

          Leaked naughty video incoming...

          1. InTommyWeTrust
            • 6 Years
            5 years, 3 months ago

            🙂

      16. kalmoffit
        • 10 Years
        5 years, 3 months ago

        Moura

      17. The 12th Man
        • 10 Years
        5 years, 3 months ago

        LOOKMAN

        Surely he gets a start. Looks threatening.

      18. Jafalad
        • 14 Years
        5 years, 3 months ago

        Joshua King BOU. On pens, great fixture, attacking team...and I ...er...have him.

      19. Twisted Saltergater
        • 14 Years
        5 years, 3 months ago

        Josh King, Lacazette, Salah, Son

    8. VinMar
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      Patricio

      Alonso, Robertson, Laporte

      Hazard, Sane, Martial, Richarlison

      Kane(C), Arnie, Wilson

      (Foster, Doherty, WanB, Stephens)

      GTG?

      1. Camzy
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        5 years, 3 months ago

        Yep.

        We have very similar teams. I just have:

        Robbo > TAA
        Sane > Sterling
        Wilson > Jimenez

    9. Hazardous1983
      • 13 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      Alonso and kun for kane and trippier or kun and martial for kane and fraser -4hit

    10. FPL ZB
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      I would assume that Alonso and Mane won't play

      1. Ask Yourself
        • 7 Years
        5 years, 3 months ago

        Why Alonso ?

        1. Pompel
          • 10 Years
          5 years, 3 months ago

          ^this
          Why everyone suggesting to ship him all of a sudden?

          1. zuggizaccardo
            • 5 Years
            5 years, 3 months ago

            Chelsea's fixtures are beginning to get a little bit rough in terms of teams they're going to playing. Futhermore, Alonso- for his near 7 mill price, hasn't exactly been incredible going forward as of late and it seems Sarri is trying to get him to be a little more defensive in his play style.

            Personally I'm debating selling Alonso for Trippier- who is less likely to be rotated, is cheaper, has better fixtures coming up and is still involved in set pieces like Alonso is.

            1. Pompel
              • 10 Years
              5 years, 3 months ago

              OK, there's always the rotation risk. But Trippier not playing this GW , so may as well hold

        2. Ask Yourself
          • 7 Years
          5 years, 3 months ago

          Oh dw just saw tweet

          1. My Name Is Pepu
            • 7 Years
            5 years, 3 months ago

            Can you share the link please?

      2. Pierce34
        • 8 Years
        5 years, 3 months ago

        Same. I'm actually tempted to bring in Zappacosta since I'm wildcarding after todya 😀

        1. IAWC ( It's a Wonderfu…
          • 6 Years
          5 years, 3 months ago

          emerson is his replacement zappa isnt.He came on only coz he was the only fb on the bench

          1. Pierce34
            • 8 Years
            5 years, 3 months ago

            Ah true, I forgot Zappacosta is a right back.

      3. Jam0sh
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        5 years, 3 months ago

        Mane seems the more unlikely to play of those two

      4. The 5% Team
        • 5 Years
        5 years, 3 months ago

        Sarri said Alonso is ready to play

      5. Shatner's Bassoon
        • 5 Years
        5 years, 3 months ago

        Yeah at this point would be surprised to see either of em.

        Only own Alonso and this news means Doherty comes in for me so not too worried.

      6. Don Kloppeone
        • 6 Years
        5 years, 3 months ago

        Mané I agree as "we don't play in flip flops"

        Alonso I really hope he does and that Sarri will assess him later as good to go!

    11. Niho992
      • 5 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      I hate Klopps press.

    12. Maddamotha
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      Kepa
      Alonso, Robbo, Doherty, AWB
      Salah, Hazard, Martial, Rich
      Auba, Arnie

      Hamar, Billing, Peltier, Kamara,

      Should I just WC? Already done Aguero to Auba for my FT.

    13. FPL Forward Thinker
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      “Sadio and Robbo we need to have another look today.
      “Sadio has an awful cut on his foot, it’s been stitched. He’s walking in flip flops but we don’t play in flip flops.”

    14. Forza Papac
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      Should I captain Sterling or Sane?

      1. My Name Is Pepu
        • 7 Years
        5 years, 3 months ago

        I'm going Sterling (c), Sane (vc)

      2. Royal5
        • 12 Years
        5 years, 3 months ago

        I'm considering Hazard for a safe starter

    15. mrmrscott
      • 12 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      aguero, mane and robbo --> kane, sane and TAA for -4?

      1. Royal5
        • 12 Years
        5 years, 3 months ago

        Solid

      2. OzilFozzil
        • 10 Years
        5 years, 3 months ago

        I like this...

    16. TAT
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      Camarasa > Son for a -4? Will make a midfield of Son, Sané, Hazard, Fraser and Richarlison.

      Sané or Auba likely (C), I think – or potentially Son..

      1. joeydelucchi
        • 7 Years
        5 years, 3 months ago

        i have the same dilemma for me its between these 3....what do you reckon?

        1. TAT
          • 6 Years
          5 years, 3 months ago

          It's very difficult. Sané have been picking up points recently, so he's not a bad option, while Auba is in great form (but a difficult fixture). If not bringing in Son, it'll be a 50/50 who'll end up as C or VC.

          1. joeydelucchi
            • 7 Years
            5 years, 3 months ago

            sorted...Son will play, he was rested against Inter and lamela injured, alli needs more of a rest apparently

            Son likes playing at wembley

            Son captain against a poor saints team in trouble...love the differential too 🙂

            1. TAT
              • 6 Years
              5 years, 3 months ago

              Have Poch commented on this? If so, that -4 for son (potentially captaining) seems very likely!

    17. gmac
      • 13 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      Anyone have any thoughts on Kolasinac? - potential bargain at 4.9 with Arsenal's fixtures, but will he keep his place when Monreal is fit again?

      1. Wild Rover
        • 13 Years
        5 years, 3 months ago

        He might if they stay with a back 3 and wingbacks, if they go back to 4 at the back he's a big risk

      2. IAWC ( It's a Wonderfu…
        • 6 Years
        5 years, 3 months ago

        if he he changes back to 4 atb u are screwd ,bELLERIN SAFER

      3. TAT
        • 6 Years
        5 years, 3 months ago

        I think it will depend on the matches; Monreal is much better defensively.

      4. Russell
        • 10 Years
        5 years, 3 months ago

        Yep hidden gem i think

      5. Russell
        • 10 Years
        5 years, 3 months ago

        When is monreal fit again though?

    18. FPL Forward Thinker
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      Liverpool update
      They won’t be playing in flip flops v Burnley.

      Even if they did, I’d still expect an away win.

      1. Wild Rover
        • 13 Years
        5 years, 3 months ago

        😀

    19. _Gunner
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      So, do we think Robertson will play?

      1. EmreCan Hustle
        • 11 Years
        5 years, 3 months ago

        I guess he'll be rested for one of Bournemouth or Burnley. They have Napoli and United after that.

      2. The 5% Team
        • 5 Years
        5 years, 3 months ago

        I think he will, and get rested this weekend for the UCL napoli match

    20. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
      • 13 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      Robertson will be monitored

    21. Silecro
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      Kane,laca and triple city is the way to go!

    22. Salarrivederci
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      Who is the CB first choices at Spurs?
      I know Vertonghen has 1-game-ban, but who do you reckon will start during this next period?

      1. My Name Is Pepu
        • 7 Years
        5 years, 3 months ago

        Rotation galore

    23. United10
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      Which WC is better?
      a)
      Fabianski
      Alonso, Trent, WB
      Salah, Sterling, F.Anderson, Richarlison
      Kane, Mitro, Wilson

      Boruc, Diop, Bennett, Gunnarson

      b) Fabianski
      Alonso, Trent, WB
      Sterling, Salah, Richalison, F.Anderson
      Auba, Arnie, Wilson

      Boruc, Doherty, Billing,Bennett

      1. Royal5
        • 12 Years
        5 years, 3 months ago

        Not sure how you still find value in Salah.

      2. JAYPEE
        • 5 Years
        5 years, 3 months ago

        B

      3. Bobby Digital
        • 6 Years
        5 years, 3 months ago

        Bennett mightve been dropped... Id look elsewhere.

    24. TheBabyfacedAssassin
      • 14 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      Alli or Eriksen? Trippier or Laporte?

      1. EmreCan Hustle
        • 11 Years
        5 years, 3 months ago

        Alli and Laporte.

      2. Bobby Digital
        • 6 Years
        5 years, 3 months ago

        Son and Laporte

    25. BigAsGiroud_
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      What should I do?

      A. Mane to Sterling for a hit and hope Sterling will play
      B. Hope one of Robbo and Mane will play and AWB subs in
      C. Play Mane and Robbo and let AWB and Billing sub in

    26. DaniCT
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      Hart
      Alonso Robertson Keane
      Sane Hazard Martial Richarlison
      Wilson (VC) Arnie Kane ( C )

      Foster AWB Fraser Bennet

      Should I change smth ? 0.1 ITB. Many doubtfull players..Already did the Free transfer.

      1. Flowsick
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 7 Years
        5 years, 3 months ago

        You have AWB and Fraser on the bench, you're fine.

    27. Magic Box
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      Best option here? Cheers!

      A) Mane + Jimenez -> Kane + Brooks

      B) Mane + Wilson -> Kane + Fraser

    28. Ask Yourself
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      As a manager at this time of the season with the fixtures they have that probably means Alonso and Robbo rests

    29. Disco Stu
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      Does Alonso get the bench today so he's rested for City on Saturday?

      1. Disco Stu
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        5 years, 3 months ago

        I meant tomorrow

    30. IAWC ( It's a Wonderfu…
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      Jurgen Klopp: "With (Robertson) it's not that serious, like with Sadio, but we need to have a look."
      #FPL #FantasyPL #FFScout #GW15 #lfc