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22 December 2018 1251 comments
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Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang (£11.5m) and Alexandre Lacazette (£9.6m) both start for Arsenal as they host Burnley in Gameweek 18’s Saturday lunch-time kick-off.

Sead Kolasinac (£5.0m) returns to the starting line-up after being a fitness doubt for the game, while Ainsley Maitland-Niles (£4.4m) is the one to replace the injured Hector Bellerín (£5.4m) at right-back.

Meanwhile, Mohamed Elneny (£4.3m) comes into the side so that Lucas Torreira (£5.2m) can get a rest on the bench.

Aubameyang and Lacazette are joined in attack by Mesut Özil (£8.0m).

Burnley have lined up with a 5-3-2 formation and are expected to try to stay compact and hit Arsenal on the break.

James Tarkowski (£4.7m), Ben Mee (£4.7m) and Kevin Long (£4.2m) are the centre-backs with Charlie Taylor (£4.4m) and Phil Bardsley (£4.2m) flanking them.

Sean Dyche has typically used just one forward this season but he has bolstered the attack today with the inclusion of Ashley Barnes (£5.6m) and Chris Wood (£6.2m) up front.

Arsenal XI: Leno, Maitland-Niles, Sokratis, Monreal, Kolasinac, Xhaka, Elneny, Guendouzi, Ozil, Lacazette, Aubameyang.

Burnley XI: Hart, Bardsley, Tarkowski, Mee, Long, Taylor, Cork, Westwood, Hendrick, Barnes, Wood.

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  1. Ginkapo FPL
    • 14 Years
    7 years, 3 months ago

    Byron Harrison coming on for Duku as we restart.

    1. FPL_Sponge
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      Who is Bryon Harrison?

      1. Ginkapo FPL
        • 14 Years
        7 years, 3 months ago

        No idea. I'm talking about Byron

  2. FPL_Sponge
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    7 years, 3 months ago

    Laca and Kola owner, but more bitter than sweet when Auba

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

      U should be

  3. Royal5
    • 14 Years
    7 years, 3 months ago

    Barnes is a c^nt

    1. BIGREDDOG
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      Yep

    2. TAT
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      Yep!

    3. The Polymath
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      Now, now, language Timothy.

  4. Differential C (Mark)
    • 10 Years
    7 years, 3 months ago

    Aubameyang, thats a proper finish, ball was in the net before Hart moved. Class.

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

    Laca turn to score now??

    1. Sánchez
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      *Kola

  6. It’s gonna Ben Mee
    • 12 Years
    7 years, 3 months ago

    Kane needs to outscore Auba to keep his spot in my team now I think...

    1. g40steve
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      Who mr midfield?

    2. RyanC
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      I’m all for patience in the premiums but yeah, Auba’s really tempting me.

  7. Lecky Legs FC
    • 10 Years
    7 years, 3 months ago

    Aubameyang VC Hazard (C) really hope Hazard scores some points today now :/

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

      You're in for some disappointment, I'm afraid.

      1. Lecky Legs FC
        • 10 Years
        7 years, 3 months ago

        Captained Hazard away last age didn’t have any disappointment then but can’t seem hauling like sauna has today though

        1. Lecky Legs FC
          • 10 Years
          7 years, 3 months ago

          Auba*

        2. Lecky Legs FC
          • 10 Years
          7 years, 3 months ago

          GW* my spelling is atrocious today

    2. LarryDuff
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      Yep same boat

  8. Regin
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 3 months ago

    the only reason i didnt captain auba was bcoz of burnley's impressive bus parking against spurs. Damn!

  9. The Polymath
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    7 years, 3 months ago

    Who needs Salah when you have Auba. 😀

    1. BIGREDDOG
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      Nice. True

    2. SPorting
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      Well, Salah is only a MID who scores better goals than most forwards.

      1. Royal5
        • 14 Years
        7 years, 3 months ago

        Price.

    3. Goat
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      0-2

  10. My Name Is Pepu
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 3 months ago

    This week will be the week of '2 heavy hitters upfront are essential'.

    1. Zladan
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      Which other striker are you expecting to do well?

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

        Wait until Kane smashes Everton.

  11. Tshelby
    • 11 Years
    7 years, 3 months ago

    Auba owners but not captainers what the general feeling? One more?

    1. It’s gonna Ben Mee
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      Sure, why not. Sterling to outscore him anyway 😎

      1. Tshelby
        • 11 Years
        7 years, 3 months ago

        Sane* Hopefully!

    2. My Name Is Pepu
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      Absolutely. Let's smash it. 😎

    3. TAT
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      Better to get more points I feel! Last minute switch having the armband on Auba all week feels difficult though.

    4. HVT
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      See my post below

      1. Tshelby
        • 11 Years
        7 years, 3 months ago

        Yeah just checked mine it's also going down..

    5. Jimmy Floyd
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      1 more and a nice rest would be perfect

    6. LSK
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      Want as many as possible. Chose him over Kane so I want him to outscore Kane over Xmas. Also he’s not at over 100 EO and all mini league rivals are over 100 points behind

    7. g40steve
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      Many as possible, still got Haz, Sane & Sterling to go 😉

  12. TomSaints
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 3 months ago

    No Salah feels a lot better now. Still bad, but better.

    Going to be some huge scores this week

  13. Arteta
    • 10 Years
    7 years, 3 months ago

    Bottled captaincy but well done to those who kept the faith!

  14. Feloh
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 3 months ago

    Auba annihilating me, out of top 50K so far from 36K

  15. Differential C (Mark)
    • 10 Years
    7 years, 3 months ago

    A front three of Kola, Laca and Auba is scary.

  16. OPTA FPL
    • 14 Years
    7 years, 3 months ago

    TM sold Auba vs Burnley at home this week

  17. fr3d
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 3 months ago

    The one round Ronka brings in Auba

    1. TAT
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      He knows!

    2. HNI
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      He is best player ever and people still downplay and term him overrated. Wish one day he replies to all ffs requests and does an article or podcast. Want to heae from the legend himself

      1. Salah’s Sonnet
        • 14 Years
        7 years, 3 months ago

        Lol

    3. The Polymath
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      Rionka doesn't exist. It's a robot using advanced AI. 😀

  18. Woy_is_back
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 3 months ago

    Auba out for a rest now so he starts vs Brighton

  19. HVT
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    7 years, 3 months ago

    Just dropped 3k with that Auba (owner) goal

    1. Numb
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      Over 100 EO?

      1. HVT
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 15 Years
        7 years, 3 months ago

        Not sure, I think the Lacca assist may have something to do with it.

  20. BenDavies
    • 13 Years
    7 years, 3 months ago

    That assist isn't enough Alexandre. I wanted a goal prior to the game and only a goal will be enough. Make me want to keep you.

  21. niloh1
    • 10 Years
    7 years, 3 months ago

    Laca worth keeping?

    1. Butcher
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      I'm getting rid for Mitro to fund Salah

    2. Business Cat
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      Nah...this is his last game for me. He'll be mercilessly benched over Xmas.

      If he can get me a goodbye goal to go with the assist, that'd be nice

  22. Please Help I Don't Kn…
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 3 months ago

    I capped Auba! Yay!

    1. Lecky Legs FC
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      Well done Got Auba as VC so close

      1. Please Help I Don't Kn…
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 3 months ago

        Thanks, hopefully your captain does well 🙂

  23. Abusive_Sgt_Daelrhos
    • 11 Years
    7 years, 3 months ago

    Get innnnnnnn

  24. OneDennisBergkamp
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    7 years, 3 months ago

    Thanks everyone on here for talking me out of capping Aubameyang.

    1. Les Bleus
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      You’ve got to love these kind of posts

    2. Numb
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      Really? They have a lot of explaining to do, not as if it’s your team or anything

      1. OneDennisBergkamp
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        7 years, 3 months ago

        Don't we all come here for advice?

    3. Over Midwicket
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      Eff off.

    4. Chenku╰☆╮
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      Thanks to you and only you for listening to advice.. it is your call at the end

    5. DV8R
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      You're welcome

    6. OneDennisBergkamp
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      Just looking forward to a Rashford haul and then the tips this week have been amazing!

    7. DirtySanchez
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      Or don’t be a sheep, you melt

      1. OneDennisBergkamp
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        7 years, 3 months ago

        Don't we all come here for advice? You melt

        1. DirtySanchez
          • 11 Years
          7 years, 3 months ago

          You’re blaming other people for your choice...

          Does everyone else do your transfers for you too?

          Take responsibility for your choices

          1. OneDennisBergkamp
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 10 Years
            7 years, 3 months ago

            Sounds like you was one of those that offered it up. Well done fella.

    8. TAT
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      Reading the comment sections here are sometimes very helpful. Other times you're frightened out of sticking with the plan…

    9. HNI
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      Always live on other peoples terms your life mantra

  25. Magic Zico
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 3 months ago

    Two big hitters have got hauls so far this GW. Somebody posted here earlier that this is the max number of big hitters making hauls in a GW so far this season. Stats will be broken this GW?

    1. Revival
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      Sterling and Kane hatties incoming

    2. Sideways Backwards
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      Christmas is a time for giving

    3. LSK
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      Surely that can’t be true? Suppose it depends what you call a haul and how you define a big hitter. But Mane and Salah have hauled in the same game as have Sterling and Aguero and Auba and Lacazette. Surely somebody else - Hazard?- scored well in one of those weeks as well?

  26. HVT
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    7 years, 3 months ago

    Gonna be hard to sell him now ain’t it...

    1. Over Midwicket
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      Lol.

    2. The Polymath
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      Yep. Brighton next.

    3. HNI
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      Its called probabiif he isnt subbed by 90 then will sell. Lad just had 2 shots and 2 goals. Basically making up for last time when he missed sitters and I had him captained

  27. Niho992
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 3 months ago

    Auba non ownwership just killed me

  28. N00B
    • 11 Years
    7 years, 3 months ago

    Burnley are awfull. I cant wait for Spurs - Burnley game to captain Kane!

    1. Over Midwicket
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      2 pointer 100%

      1. Ode
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 3 months ago

        5 pointer actually

    2. HNI
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      Shh let some fools sell kane for auba now 😉

  29. The Polymath
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    7 years, 3 months ago

    So who says you don't need premium forwards?

    1. Davido989
      • 15 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      You guys gave us a good game yesterday.

      1. The Polymath
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        7 years, 3 months ago

        Thanks. Just need to buy player or two who can put the chances away in January.

    2. Royal5
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      Sarri

    3. Woy_is_back
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      me 😀

    4. HNI
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      Those who have premium mids and totally rattled my gw17. Many roads lead to top now

  30. Please Help I Don't Kn…
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 3 months ago

    I've captained Auba 3 weeks in a row and he's finally repaid me.

    1. Over Midwicket
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      Ouch

    2. HNI
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      Must be gabonese or borussia fan

      1. Please Help I Don't Kn…
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 3 months ago

        No, neither.