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24 September 2016 1545 comments
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After last week’s selections Marko Arnautovic and Troy Deeney delivered goals, we’re backing two in-form attacking options from Tottenham Hotspur and Manchester United, along with an Arsenal starlet, as handy differentials in Gameweek 6.

Marcus Rashford

While it’s been a difficult few weeks for Man United, the form of Marcus Rashford has certainly been a major plus.

The 6.8-priced forward scored their only goal in Sunday’s disappointing 3-1 defeat at Watford, while he emerged from the bench during Wednesday night’s EFL Cup clash at Northampton to register a goal and assist in what turned out to be a comfortable 3-1 victory.

His performances mean he’s expected to be named in the starting XI for today’s home clash against champions Leicester City, most likely in a wide left position, with the freedom to get into the box at every opportunity.

Rashford, whose current ownership in FPL is just 4.5%, looks a great value option to cover the United attack, with the England international averaging a goal attempt every 24.4 minutes so far this season, better than the likes of Chelsea’s Diego Costa (28.8).

The match-up against the Foxes isn’t overly favourable, though, with Claudio Ranieri’s men allowing the fourth fewest number of shots (28) from inside the box so far this season.

Nonetheless, Leicester have conceded six goals in their two away matches this season and appear to be missing the ball-winning ability and work-rate of the departed N’Golo Kante, particularly on their travels.

With Rashford currently brimming with confidence, he looks worthy of serious consideration, then, although it’s worth bearing mind United’s forthcoming fixtures (STO, liv, che) are toughening up.

Heung-Min Son

With so many midfield options to choose from, Heung-Min Son wasn’t really expected to be a key contributor for Mauricio Pochettino’s side.

But the South Korean stole the show on his first appearance of the season. Having registered a 19-point haul in the Gameweek 4 victory at Stoke, he also impressed in last weekend’s 1-0 win against Sunderland, again operating on the left of the attacking midfield trio, and crucially played all 90 minutes for the second successive match.

Son was an unused substitute against Gillingham in the EFL Cup in midweek, so is expected to retain his spot in the starting XI for the trip to Middlesbrough, one of three favourable away match-ups (mid, wba, bou) for Spurs over the next four Gameweeks.

The former Bayer Leverkusen player is available at just 7.4 in Fantasy Premier League (FPL) and is currently sitting in just 1% of squads.

Over the last two Gameweeks, he impressively ranks second among midfielders for total goal attempts (10), shots inside the box (eight) and penalty box touches (19). Those numbers are superior to his team-mate Dele Alli, who has also started both matches and is more expensive at 8.3 in FPL.

He’ll face off today against a ‘Boro side that has conceded five goals in their last two matches, although it’s worth noting Aitor Karanka’s side have allowed the fewest big chances (four) among all 20 clubs so far this season.

Alex Iwobi

While it’s Alexis Sanchez, Mesut Ozil and Santi Cazorla that usually dominate our thoughts when assessing Arsenal’s midfield options, there is certainly value to be found elsewhere – particularly in the case of Alex Iwobi.

The young Nigerian attacker is available at just 5.8 in FPL and has a meagre ownership of just 0.7%.

Iwobi gained Arsene Wenger’s trust towards the end of last season, starting eight of their final nine league matches, and registered two goals and two assists.

He began this campaign with an assist in the 4-3 defeat to Liverpool and following a thigh injury, regained his place in the starting XI against Hull City last weekend, delivering an 11-point haul after providing two assists and a couple of bonus points.

The 20-year-old has impressively averaged a goal attempt every 26.5 minutes this season, better than any other Arsenal midfielder, while he has registered a key pass every 31.8 minutes, which is superior to all Arsenal midfielders bar Mesut Ozil (31.4).

Iwobi looks set to keep his place in the starting XI for this afternoon’s home encounter against Chelsea. He’s up against a Blues defence without captain John Terry that has shipped four goals over the last two Gameweeks, indicating that Iwobi could be a worthy gamble.

The midfielder would represent outstanding value if he can cement a starting role, with the Gunners facing very favourable fixtures (bur, SWA, MID, sun) following today’s London derby.

  1. Zlatan Time
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    RMWCT:

    Heaton - (Pickford)
    Walker - Williams - McAuley - (Holebas) - (Amat)
    Sanchez - Firmino - Sterling - Antonio - (Marney)
    Aguero - Lukaku - Rashford

    Hope my Rashford punt pays off - thanks in advance...

    1. Boz
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      8/10

      Very good!

    2. My Name Is Prince
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      So you opted for Williams and Heaton instead of Jaku and Baines/Coleman.... That's the final decision on my WC team I have to make (right now)....

      1. Tomlette Greggs
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        9 years, 4 months ago

        likewise here (Williams & Heaton). Jakupovic's spot being under threat from Marshall put me off.

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

      No Capoue? Start again.

      1. Zlatan Time
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 4 months ago

        If you become a member and see his stats it's not going to continue!

        1. Malcolm Tucker for England …
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 14 Years
          9 years, 4 months ago

          no need now you've told him..

          1. ANDER.
            • 11 Years
            9 years, 4 months ago

            Haha 😀

        2. Pumpkinhead - I'm ITK …
          • 16 Years
          9 years, 4 months ago

          Or his stats could get better as he gets more used to the role. Stats are useful but form is the key in this game

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

          But them fixtures are great if his stats were ever going to continue. Remember you don't own Deeney either

    4. Chrissy Waddle - 2025/26
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      Prefer Deeney over Rashford, esp as you don't have Capoue.

      Walker points may dry up after this week

      Rest looks good.

      1. Zlatan Time
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 4 months ago

        If Rashford starts to get benched I can get Deeney next week.

      2. BlueEddy
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 4 months ago

        Why would Walker's point dry up? He's got 3 great fixtures in the next four...I agree that from GW 10 point may dry up but you can transfer him out then...
        I do agree though with the choice of Deeney over Rashford. He's on penalties as well...

    5. Count of Monte Hristo
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      You think Capoue's run is over?

    6. BlueEddy
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      I like it!! Midfield looks great. Anything left in the bank? If Rashford doesn't pay off then you can change him to Deeney maybe, Defoe if funds allow or go for someone like Rondon

      1. Zlatan Time
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 4 months ago

        0.2 ITB, if Rashford doesn't pay off I can go to Deeney.

  2. makaveli123
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    Lovren is more likely to start than Shaw.

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

    Jaku or Pickford as back up to go with Heaton?

    1. boredjames
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      Pickford as Jaku will lose his place sooner rather than later

  4. Count of Monte Hristo
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    What would you change?

    Jakupović Pickford

    Baines McAuley Holebas Amat Kingsley

    Sánchez Mané Sterling Antonio Capoue

    Agüero Lukaku Deeney

    1. Ruffio
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      Dodgy keepers geez

      1. Count of Monte Hristo
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 4 months ago

        You've seen those keepers on most teams on here dafty. There are no great keeper picks because it changes week to week and CS are inconsistent. Two cheap keepers let you spend the money elsewhere, obviously.

        1. Ruffio
          • 9 Years
          9 years, 4 months ago

          Nice name

          If he sticks with these two he could end up quickly with neither playing. Just pointing out risks

          1. Count of Monte Hristo
            • 12 Years
            9 years, 4 months ago

            Ok cheers

    2. Boz
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      Upgrade Amat or Kingsley

    3. Pat Bonner
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      Keepers risky and 2 swans defenders. Need to downgrade Baines to Williams and/or mane to other pool mid

    4. Pumpkinhead - I'm ITK …
      • 16 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      Keepers are whack and weak defence the two issues that stick out for me

  5. bostoncrab
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    Going without Kun but i have Costa and Lukaku. So afraid.

    1. ANDER.
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      Without Ibra too? be very afraid then..

  6. Ruffio
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    Baines. Walker. And snoddy.

    Or

    Evans. Williams. And Antonio?

    1. Puncheon Guly
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      Tough. I like Williams, but Evans is so injury prone.

      A for me

  7. smix
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    Is zuniga expected to start in janmaats absence ?

  8. Zombie
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    Lads, please choose one for both

    a) Play Pickford or Heaton?

    b) Play Snodgrass or Tekkers?

    1. Hairy Potter
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      Heaton and Tekkers

    2. Ruffio
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      Heaton and Tekkers easy

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

      If you play Pickford, play Snoddy as Tekkers is playing against Pickford. I think I'd play Heaton and Tekkers this week

  9. The Bandit
    • 15 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    Jakupovic time up?

    https://goo.gl/6EE7KI

    1. Boz
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      If only he had gone up that 0.1 last night

      1. Cojiro
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 4 months ago

        Yep, would be a no brainer to get Pickford if he did

    2. boredjames
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      Just as he was about to rise in price

    3. Malcolm Tucker for England …
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      Marshall is an outstanding keeper, in fairness

      1. 32chickens
        • 15 Years
        9 years, 4 months ago

        agreed

    4. Rhinos
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      oh well least Pickford fixtures ok for a while

  10. AusBest11
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    Play McCauley or Collins?
    Lamela or capeou
    Or all out attack and bench. ITB McCauley and Collins?

  11. Drip Doctor
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    People o a WC, isn't Rashford too much of a gamble? Not exactly easy to shift him either.

    1. SouthCoastSaint
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      Deeney. I thought about rashford but deeney is so nailed and penalties sway it for me

      1. Drip Doctor
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 15 Years
        9 years, 4 months ago

        Don't understand teams wih both Deeney and Capoue either, has to be one or the other really

        1. Badger Badger Mushroom Mush…
          • 9 Years
          9 years, 4 months ago

          Capoue will be on most people's bench.

        2. SouthCoastSaint
          • 14 Years
          9 years, 4 months ago

          Happy for capoue to be my 5th mid. Won't keep up his form but nice fixtures if he does come on for me

          1. Gegenpress
            • 9 Years
            9 years, 4 months ago

            SouthCoast, what's your WC team? I have capoue as 5th Mid too (on a wc)

            Jaku Pick

            Baines Lovren Holebas (McAuley Amat)

            Firmino Mane Sanchez Antonio Capoue

            Aguero Lukaku (Diomande)

    2. Ruffio
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      Gotta have a differential and could. Become nailed on hot form too!

    3. Badger Badger Mushroom Mush…
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      Straight swap to Deeney if you have 0.2m saved.

  12. mahone24
    • 15 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    WC option 1:
    PICKFORD (Jaku)
    WILLIAMS Lovren Holebas (MCAULEY) (Amat)
    SANCHEZ Firmino Antonio Sterling (Capoue)
    RASHFORD Aguero Lukaku

    WC Option 2:
    FOSTER (Jaku)
    COLEMAN WALKER Lovren (Holebas) (Amat)
    Firmino Antonio Sterling Capoue (FLETCHER)
    IBRA Aguero Lukaku

    WC Option 3: Same as 2 but Lukaku -> Deeney, Ibra -> Rashford + Sterling -> KDB

    1. Malcolm Tucker for England …
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      lose Jaku

    2. George Sillett
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      Option 1 looks excellent to me. Wish my team looked like that.

      1. mahone24
        • 15 Years
        9 years, 4 months ago

        Thanks - i'm just struggling with pulling the trigger on getting rid of Zlatan!

  13. Daniel Exeter
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    I've seen quite a few people make mistakes with their WC and ended up taking -40 hits etc.
    Is there anything I need to ensure? That my WC is actually played?

    1. SouthCoastSaint
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      Make a transfer that won't affect prices to check

    2. ANDER.
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      Not much. Just make sure you hit that wildcard button and something like wildcard active / wildcard played appears.

    3. Spectrum-FFS Doubles Champ
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      Pressing the wildcard button I find usually helps

    4. Spectrum-FFS Doubles Champ
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      It will say wildcard active at the bottom and you won't have the option to play any of your other chips

    5. bitm2007
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      Just remember to press the WC button.

      Those who get caught out make their transfer first, them forget to press WC to cancel the hit's.

  14. Puncheon Guly
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    What's the attraction with Holebas? Three yellows in 5 games, 1 goal and 1 clean sheet, in a team that doesn't scream defensive solidity...

    1. gaurava1216
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      fixtures... 4.5m...

    2. SouthCoastSaint
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      Fixtures. In a season where nobody has really offered consistency at the back people are having to pick fixtures with no existing form

    3. Over Midwicket
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      On all set pieces

    4. French Gooner
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      he's a doubt...
      I have hm on my Wild card team.
      keep or drop ?

      1. Puncheon Guly
        • 14 Years
        9 years, 4 months ago

        He'd be my 4th def on wildcard so the injury isn't a huge problem. The yellows worry me, but the set pieces are persuasive...

  15. Karan_G14
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    Which one is better:

    A) Walker & Capoue

    B) Evans & Peryera (Evans to Robertson GW8)

    Appreciate your thoughts!

    1. Can’t beat em so&hell…
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      A easy

    2. bitm2007
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      A

  16. NATSTER
    • 15 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    Is -8 too much ?

    I'm on -4 now and considering another hit.

    Is it worth another -4 ? Lamela -> Coutinho / Firmino

    I will play Liverpool mid instead of Rondon.

    1. The Bandit
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      You know that WBA play Stoke right?

      1. NATSTER
        • 15 Years
        9 years, 4 months ago

        It means good, right?

        1. The Bandit
          • 15 Years
          9 years, 4 months ago

          It means don't bench Rondon

          1. NATSTER
            • 15 Years
            9 years, 4 months ago

            Thank you. For hits avoided, it will be like this.

            Sanchez - Sterling - Antonio - Capoue (Lamela)
            Kun - Lukaku - Rondon

            If I take hits for Liverpool mid, I might bench Capoue again.

            1. dark91
              • 10 Years
              9 years, 4 months ago

              I wouldn't bench Lamela and play Capoue !!
              If you want both then maybe a better idea is to play AOA

              1. NATSTER
                • 15 Years
                9 years, 4 months ago

                I got 1 point from Lamela in his last 2 games and I expect him to start from bench again today.

                1. dark91
                  • 10 Years
                  9 years, 4 months ago

                  I suffered the same, but i don't see why would he start from bench today with all the injuries in Spurs

  17. adamame
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    On a wildcard, which is stronger...?

    a) Stones, Sterling and Lukaku

    b) Lovren, Bolasie and Ibra

    1. Can’t beat em so&hell…
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      A for me

    2. Spectrum-FFS Doubles Champ
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      A for me as well

    3. bitm2007
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      A

  18. Can’t beat em so&hell…
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    Cant. Stop. Tinkering...

    Can I stop now?

    Foster/Jaku

    Baines/walker/stones/ holebas/Kingsley

    Lallana/Sanchez/ sterling/ bolaise/ Capoue

    Kun/ lukaku/ Janssen

    1. youknowho
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      Janssen,Lallana > Rashford/Deeny, Firmino in my opinion

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    • 12 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

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  20. Artorias
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    Final WC team.. Any suggestion wiil be appreciated

    Cech Pickford
    Stones Williams Lovren Evans Amat
    Sanchez Firmino Sterling Antonio Fletcher
    Aguero Lukaku Rashford

    1. Acquafresca
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      Lovren apparently not starting. FYI

      1. Artorias
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 4 months ago

        Thanks

      2. French Gooner
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 4 months ago

        where did you read this acqua?

    2. LE GOD(C)-AMERICAN DYCHO-(1…
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      Cech >> 4.5
      Stones >> Koscielny

      1. Artorias
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 4 months ago

        .1 off foster..can't afford

  21. Boz
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    Starting 3 Watford players just seems wrong despite the fixtures

  22. Jehstafari
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    I've not had a chance to look at my team the past few weeks and am losing ground in my ML.

    Any obvious moves? too much in the Chelsea game?

    Benteke captain?

    Heaton
    Friend Stones Evans
    Capoue Hazard Sanchez Townsend
    Ibra Costa Benteke
    Foster Redmond Amat Shaw

  23. SouthCoastSaint
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    Love the amount of Saturday football on today

    1. Malcolm Tucker for England …
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      it wouldn't be on tomorrow, now would it?

  24. Flynny
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    Morning all.....am I good to go 2ith this wildcard?

    Have 0.1itb..so could do lovren to stones if people really don't think he will start...

    Pickford (heaton)
    Baines lovren holebas (Evans amat)
    Sanchez firmino Antonio capoue (snoddy)
    Kun ibra deeney

    Comments appreciated Cheers

    1. SouthCoastSaint
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      Fairly template but a good team. I would personally go Lukaku and Payet over ibra and Antonio but that's me!

  25. dhamphiir
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    Which one is better?
    A. Heaton, Antonio, Costa
    B. Cech, Mane (I have Firmino) Deeney or Rashford or any striker below 7.0m

    1. Jonty Rhodes
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      B) But if you have Firminio, then get someone else outside liverpool. Deeney is good for 7.0 value

    2. Puncheon Guly
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      B

  26. OLEgend
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    Which teams are most likely to keep a clean sheet this weekend? Predictions?

    1. Jehstafari
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      West brom

    2. LE GOD(C)-AMERICAN DYCHO-(1…
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      I really fancy Sunderland for some reason.
      WBA
      Spurs the

    3. Malcolm Tucker for England …
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      Leicester. Mou looking to stop the rot

  27. Acquafresca
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    Am I doing this right?

    Jaku Pickford
    Goalman Williams Holebas Kone Amat
    Alexis Firmino Antonio Capoue DeRoon
    Aguero Ibracadabra Lukakaaa

    Thoughts ?

    1. Evs
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 16 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      Very nice.

      You must have better value than me, as I cant get to that in defence.

      1. Acquafresca
        • 14 Years
        9 years, 4 months ago

        Worth doubling EVE/SUN for the next 2 weeks??

        1. Evs
          • Has Moderation Rights
          • 16 Years
          9 years, 4 months ago

          I don't like the doubles, I would get stones for one coleman and upgrade elsewhere.

          Im stumped, my value must be about 0.5m less than yours.

          1. Acquafresca
            • 14 Years
            9 years, 4 months ago

            I had Stones Lovren before but now rumoured not to be starting.. Coleman > Stones only gives me 0.4 to upgrade someone..

    2. boredjames
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      Jaku/pickford too risky for me

    3. LE GOD(C)-AMERICAN DYCHO-(1…
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      Not a fan of double Everton tbh or Pickford/Jakupovic combo rest looks set

  28. Count of Monte Hristo
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    Is there any point buying Capoue if he is going to be benched anyway? Could just get a 4.5 pick and leave him on the bench every week

    1. Jehstafari
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      I've had him and benched him every week from GW1. It hurts...

    2. Rhinos
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      he's the top scoring player in the game, theres always gonna be a point

  29. nadiaroxcks
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    Foster

    Walker stones holgage

    Capoue son bolasie firmino

    Ibra aguero beneteke

    Bench : cech zaha mcauley bailey

    Would you change anything

  30. pol
    • 15 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    Can you please Rate my WC team:

    Cech pickford
    Evans lovren holebas amat william
    Sanchez firmino antonio snod capoue
    Ibra aguero wilson