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10 December 2016 2319 comments
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Gameweek 15 rolls on with the tea-time kick-off at the King Power Stadium, as champions Leicester City host Pep Guardiola’s Manchester City.

Both of these sides are in decline as a source of Fantasy talent, with the Foxes failing to attract interest all season with both Riyad Mahrez and Jamie Vardy unable to live up to the inflated prices following last season’s triumphs.

As for City, the capitulation of Sergio Aguero last weekend has certainly reduced our level of investment. However, Kelechi Iheanacho is again given the opportunity to deputise in the Argentine’s absence – he starts today having been drafted in by more than 210,000 Fantasy Premier League managers ahead of this morning’s deadline.

Elsewhere for City, there are further teamsheet surprises from Guardiola, who keeps both Raheem Sterling and Yaya Toure on the bench, with Ilkay Gundogan retaining a starting role.

Mark Mark created the beast. He's now looking to tame it.

  1. HVT
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    • 15 Years
    9 years, 5 days ago

    Siggy somewhat saving the gameweek.

    1. Clump
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 5 days ago

      So much this.

    2. Nomar
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      • 16 Years
      9 years, 5 days ago

      Zaha for me, but then I've only had 3 players so far.

      1. HVT
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 15 Years
        9 years, 5 days ago

        Nicely played!

    3. Darklord_bg
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 5 days ago

      Zaha for me...and I'm just about to exchange him for Siggy

  2. Carlton P
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 5 days ago

    firmino > 7.1???
    Holebas > Alonso

  3. karvs155
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 5 days ago

    A) Mcauley out
    B) Holebas Out
    C) Pieters out
    (For Alonso)

    1) Diomande (4.5)
    2) Anichebe (4.7)

    1. Geoff
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      • 13 Years
      9 years, 5 days ago

      Same issue here, no idea which to choose

    2. Carlton P
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 5 days ago

      C2, you will want Macauley from gw20 and he has Swansea at home next week

    3. rocky7st
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 5 days ago

      Holebas and MCauley give attacking points so Pieters. Flip a coin on the second one!

  4. Greenbackbøøg…
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 5 days ago

    Fuchs > Alderweireld? Fuchs might actually drop today

    1. phace
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 5 days ago

      Nein, I had him in for a few weeks. Leicester are having a blip, they're usually absolute garbage, especially defensively without Kante this season.

  5. Bleach †
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 5 days ago

    Thoughts on Snoddy → Fer?

    1. Kun Tozser
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 5 days ago

      Why?

  6. Les Bleus
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 5 days ago

    Vardy didn't have a shot on target for 3 months before this game! 😯

    1. the axolotl
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 5 days ago

      was overdue, clearly 😉

  7. PvA
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 5 days ago

    Projected Average with Projected Bonus Points

    Top 10k: 24.2
    Overall: 20

    Average Players Played

    Top 10k: 5.5
    Overall: 4.8

    Captains Played

    Top 10k: 57.5%
    Overall: 33.4%

    Source: https://fpldiscovery.wordpress.com/

    1. Les Bleus
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 5 days ago

      Hulk incoming

    2. Geoff
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      • 13 Years
      9 years, 5 days ago

      forgot this was on fpld

      That is shocking. Very low

    3. the axolotl
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 5 days ago

      🙂 i might get a nice little rise then, but have only 4 left. no pool. all downhill tomorrow

    4. jungle
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      • 13 Years
      9 years, 5 days ago

      Blimey that's quite low considering how many goals were scored today

    5. tm245
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 5 days ago

      With seven plus captain to play tomorrow, it is nice to see low scores so far for today.

    6. RoysCallerAnne
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      • 15 Years
      9 years, 5 days ago

      24.2 ( -1.29 )

      1. TorresMagic™
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        • 16 Years
        9 years, 5 days ago

        -1.73

        1. RoysCallerAnne
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          • 15 Years
          9 years, 5 days ago

          I see - 1.29 on Smarty's site?

            1. RoysCallerAnne
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              • 15 Years
              9 years, 5 days ago

              weird! Mine says GW7 (sep 30th for some reason!)
              https://fpldiscovery.wordpress.com/2016/09/30/1617-gw7-team-selection-and-stats/

              1. George Sillett
                • 10 Years
                9 years, 5 days ago

                I've seen it all now. A post from this individual greened up. Is there no end to this madness ?

  8. Viprin
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 5 days ago

    So much for "he scores when he starts"

    1. Bleach †
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 5 days ago

      He might've scored, if Pep wouldn't do his usual tricks again.

    2. Les Bleus
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 5 days ago

      It's harder to score when you play less then 2/3 of the game

  9. Jay_
      9 years, 5 days ago

      Best option here lads?

      ----------------Foster-------------------
      ------Alonso Cedric Pieters-------
      Sanchez Hazard Firmino Siggy
      --------Kane Costa Anichibe-------
      ----------------------------------------------
      Pickford DeRoon Holebas Amat

      1 FT, 3.0m ITB

      A) DeRoon > Son
      B) Firmino & Anichibe > Can and Ibra -4
      C) Anichibe > Benteke (exact cash needs to be done tonight)
      D) Something else?

      1. Worzel Gummidge
          9 years, 5 days ago

          I have a really similar team. I am going to do Firm to Alli and Anichebe to Origi for -4 I think.

        • George Sillett
          • 10 Years
          9 years, 5 days ago

          Sicknote with a pony tail.

          1. Geoff
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            • 13 Years
            9 years, 5 days ago

            or this

        • Geoff
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          I don't like Benteke's fixtures enough, and I like 3-4-3. And I don't like hits.

          This is very similar to my team. If I were you I would get a better 3rd forward. I haven't looked into it yet but maybe consider Llorente?

        • Limited & Mediocre Mana…
          • 9 Years
          9 years, 5 days ago

          A but wait and see how many mins he gets tomorrow. Don't want him playing 90 then making a cameo mid week.

        • Jay_
            9 years, 5 days ago

            Thanks all.

        • HVT
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          • 15 Years
          9 years, 5 days ago

          19 points from 2 Swansea players today!
          😎

          1. Eden ACCOUNT CLOSED
            • 10 Years
            9 years, 5 days ago

            Ditto - savour the fpl highs!

          2. the axolotl
            • 14 Years
            9 years, 5 days ago

            ditto 🙂

            amat's had 7 points since GW1. 6 today 😎

            a just reward for people like me who couldn't afford to get rid of the useless git.

            1. HVT
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              • 15 Years
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              🙂

        • Worzel Gummidge
            9 years, 5 days ago

            Obviously going to wait until tomorrow but initial thoughts on the below -4? Cout is the midfielder I want so planning on going with Origi until he is back. Also fancy spurs assets especially for next 2.

            Firm to Alli (have Kane)
            Anichebe to Origi (no other Pool)

            Not interested in any City assets apart from Aguero and wont be moving on him until GW20 at least, if at all, depending on the lay of the land at that point.

            1. Here's Tom with the We…
              • 14 Years
              9 years, 5 days ago

              Obviously wait until tomorrow like you say, but I think it's good moves. I'm looking at doing-

              Mane & Defoe > Alli & Origi so I can upgrade defence

              1. Worzel Gummidge
                  9 years, 5 days ago

                  Similar route to me then. I could save the -4 and just do Anich to Origi so that is my other option. Will keep my eye on Firmino tomorrow but Alli + Kane could really do some damage in these 2 home fixtures.

                  1. Here's Tom with the We…
                    • 14 Years
                    9 years, 5 days ago

                    I can see double digits from Alli in the next 2 games. Might not bother with Origi, see how he performs tomorrow

                • fedolefan
                  • 11 Years
                  9 years, 5 days ago

                  After the Mane hatty?

                  1. Here's Tom with the We…
                    • 14 Years
                    9 years, 5 days ago

                    I know it's a tough one to move him on but my defence needs a serious upgrade and Mane will need to go soon anyway

              2. George Sillett
                • 10 Years
                9 years, 5 days ago

                I like a proper gamble Worzel so have gone with Andy Carroll but can't decide between Firm to Eriksen or Alli.Next 2 GW both could have a birthday. Currently I think Eriksen just edges it.

              3. Geoff
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                9 years, 5 days ago

                Decent. I'm playing cautious over Crhistmas so I won't be trusting Origi, but it could really come off

            2. Wilshere Knowledge
              • 12 Years
              9 years, 5 days ago

              Thought on Simon Francis?

              Moved back to right back, on some corners, got 2 BAPS from 1 assist in a game with 5 goals.

              Worth holding through the tough fixtures?

              1. EmreCan Hustle
                • 13 Years
                9 years, 5 days ago

                Yes, unless you can afford a major upgrade.

                1. Wilshere Knowledge
                  • 12 Years
                  9 years, 5 days ago

                  Thanks for your thoughts.

                2. Here's Tom with the We…
                  • 14 Years
                  9 years, 5 days ago

                  Yes hold unless you can upgrade to a Spurs def

              2. Parm
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                • 13 Years
                9 years, 5 days ago

                I would. Big Frannie fan.

                1. Wilshere Knowledge
                  • 12 Years
                  9 years, 5 days ago

                  Cheers. Probably rolling the transfer then. 🙂

            3. EmreCan Hustle
              • 13 Years
              9 years, 5 days ago

              Will be priced out of Clyne to Alonso, if I don't bring in Can tonight. But is it too risky?

              Next GW is close, what's the worst that could happen?

              1. Les Bleus
                • 14 Years
                9 years, 5 days ago

                Ask those who did Lukaku to Austin last weekend 😉

                But in all seriousness, it's shouldn't make a difference. Go for it.

                1. EmreCan Hustle
                  • 13 Years
                  9 years, 5 days ago

                  Cheers.
                  Luckily the midweek game is the Premier league now.

            4. Ha.
              • 10 Years
              9 years, 5 days ago

              FFS.

              1. PvA
                • 9 Years
                9 years, 5 days ago

                Yes, you are on Fantasy Football Scout

                1. Ha.
                  • 10 Years
                  9 years, 5 days ago

                  Cheers for the heads up.

                2. bojack
                  • 9 Years
                  9 years, 5 days ago

                  Looks like you were right about 'Nacho.

                  1. PvA
                    • 9 Years
                    9 years, 5 days ago

                    I can't speak yet. 3 more GWs left. City are a mess right now and Pep loves to rotate... those 2 variables were enough to put me off

                    1. HVT
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                      • 15 Years
                      9 years, 5 days ago

                      We gotta give him Watford at least.

              2. Geoff
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                • 13 Years
                9 years, 5 days ago

                post of the week

            5. bojack
              • 9 Years
              9 years, 5 days ago

              Pardew moaning yet again. Yes, Snodgrass dived, but you've let in three to Hull, five to Swansea, three to Burnley, and two Sunderland. It's your fault Alan, no one else's.

              1. Twisted Saltergater
                • 16 Years
                9 years, 5 days ago

                Deflection tactics

                1. bojack
                  • 9 Years
                  9 years, 5 days ago

                  Yep. He always blames someone else when they lose, and takes most of the praise when they win. Odious individual.

            6. Twisted Saltergater
              • 16 Years
              9 years, 5 days ago

              Sanchez and Walcott vs Man City's defence can't come around quick enough!

              1. bojack
                • 9 Years
                9 years, 5 days ago

                Sanchez is going to be licking his lips.

            7. ronty
              • 13 Years
              9 years, 5 days ago

              Fantastic GW will now allow me to probably take a hit

              Mustafi to Toby or Alonso?

              Do I need to do Theo -> Hazard?

              1. Ha.
                • 10 Years
                9 years, 5 days ago

                All three

              2. Twisted Saltergater
                • 16 Years
                9 years, 5 days ago

                What's Walcott done wrong??

                1. Geoff
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                  • 13 Years
                  9 years, 5 days ago

                  This. I'm actually doing some thinking about bringing him in

            8. Viprin
              • 10 Years
              9 years, 5 days ago

              Bring back Pellegrini

            9. The Fantastic Mr Fox
              • 11 Years
              9 years, 5 days ago

              The last 7 shots on target faced by Bravo

              Goal
              Goal
              Goal
              Goal
              Save
              Goal
              Goal

              1. Eden ACCOUNT CLOSED
                • 10 Years
                9 years, 5 days ago

                Ironically similar to joe hart's Euro 16

              2. Clump
                • 10 Years
                9 years, 5 days ago

                He's good with his feet though 🙂

                1. The Fantastic Mr Fox
                  • 11 Years
                  9 years, 5 days ago

                  The third goal especially

            10. tm245
              • 14 Years
              9 years, 5 days ago

              Love how Kolarov gets a haul in the unlikeliest of situations. Such a legend that guy.

              1. Bleach †
                • 9 Years
                9 years, 5 days ago

                I don't. ML leader has him.

                1. tm245
                  • 14 Years
                  9 years, 5 days ago

                  Wow, have not seen his name around here for ages.

            11. PvA
              • 9 Years
              9 years, 5 days ago

              Heaton
              Alonso, Holebas, Evans
              Hazard, Sanchez, Sigurdsson, Snodgrass
              Kane, Costa, Defoe

              Pickford, de Roon, KABOUL, Amat

              Would you do:

              Kaboul âž¡ Nyom to give me another option if Holebas has a tough game like next GW (vs City away). Kaboul is hardly fit and seems to pick up a knock every other week

              1. Ha.
                • 10 Years
                9 years, 5 days ago

                I would make my own mind up

              2. Nomar
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                • 16 Years
                9 years, 5 days ago

                Save

            12. fedolefan
              • 11 Years
              9 years, 5 days ago

              Anyone with a worse defense than 1, 1, 1. Go on then Pickford, Smith and Williams, you can all stand as one.

              1. Styles_X
                • 9 Years
                9 years, 5 days ago

                Amat got me 6 points

            13. Styles_X
              • 9 Years
              9 years, 5 days ago

              Monitor KdB for one more week or sell him for Sanchez if he is going to rise before deadline?

              1. HVT
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                • 15 Years
                9 years, 5 days ago

                Give him Watford.

                1. Az
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                  • 16 Years
                  9 years, 5 days ago

                  This

            14. HVT
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              Anyone else sell Prodl for a hit?

              1. Az
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                • 16 Years
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                I sold Walcott for a hit if that makes you feel better?

                1. HVT
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                  • 15 Years
                  9 years, 5 days ago

                  Not really 😉
                  But ouch!

                2. Ha.
                  • 10 Years
                  9 years, 5 days ago

                  Thank you

            15. Az
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              • 16 Years
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              Waiting for Jonty to pipe up, rubbing salt in the wounds of all of us who haven't had the best start to our GWS!

            16. Darklord_bg
              • 9 Years
              9 years, 5 days ago

              When do players leave for AFCON?

              Which gameweeks will they miss?

              1. bojack
                • 9 Years
                9 years, 5 days ago

                January I believe. Think the BBC had an article on who is affected. Bailly and Mane for certain.

                1. Darklord_bg
                  • 9 Years
                  9 years, 5 days ago

                  So, they have 5 GWs remaining then?

                  Currently contemplating whether to swap Zaha to Siggy.

                  I read Zaha is "in contention" to play in AFCON and he might as well do something in those five GWs.

            17. Sukeerth
              • 9 Years
              9 years, 5 days ago

              Best replacement for Austin for the next 5 fixtures?

              I'm thinking of Llorente or Origi or Slimani
              Thanks in Advance!

              1. rocky7st
                • 12 Years
                9 years, 5 days ago

                Think Slimani is of to AFCON in those 5 fixtures.

            18. Tomcooper9
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 10 Years
              9 years, 5 days ago

              New captain strategy: captain the striker that plays City??

            19. Atimis
              • 9 Years
              9 years, 5 days ago

              Zaha on bench, maybe I'm rly done with this game...

              1. Ha.
                • 10 Years
                9 years, 5 days ago

                More fool you

              2. Clump
                • 10 Years
                9 years, 5 days ago

                Cheer up, I benched Daniels, Amat & Walcott 🙂

                1. Atimis
                  • 9 Years
                  9 years, 5 days ago

                  Amat too for me....

                2. Blanka
                  • 11 Years
                  9 years, 5 days ago

                  Who on earth did you play over Walcott?

            20. Az
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              It's not the system and it's not the players says Pep. We defended well says Pep.

              Great insight there then into what went wrong

              1. HVT
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                • 15 Years
                9 years, 5 days ago

                Why not just admit he made a mess of it?
                He's totally underestimated this league and Pelle was ahead of him in so many ways.

              2. Twisted Saltergater
                • 16 Years
                9 years, 5 days ago

                I think he thinks he's the second coming, or something. He's either arrogant to set up the team that way or totally naive.

              3. Az
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                Agree with both of you.
                He's really getting found out

                1. Adam West - Team Serbia for…
                  • 15 Years
                  9 years, 5 days ago

                  Do you think he will start Kelchi again ? . He is clearly very stubborn .

                  1. bojack
                    • 9 Years
                    9 years, 5 days ago

                    He will probably play 10 mins v Watford, we'll all drop him, and then he'll get a bloody brace the game after.

                  2. HVT
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                    • 15 Years
                    9 years, 5 days ago

                    I think he will Adam based on my gut so I'm gonna give the lad another run out and see, gonna save my transfer I think tho only Kane is bothering me for those Spurs fixtures.

                  3. Az
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                    I wouldn't be at all suprised if KDB started at False 9.

                2. bojack
                  • 9 Years
                  9 years, 5 days ago

                  Like all managers, he probably needs a year, two years maybe, to sort out the squad. With that said I do feel his underestimated the league, and surely he knew how Leicester would play tonight so why push up and let Vardy have room in behind.

                  Mourinho is stroking a cat and grinning in his office right now.

                  1. HVT
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                    • 15 Years
                    9 years, 5 days ago

                    Agree with first bit Bojack, but José nor United have much to grim about right now

                  2. Az
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                    he had the summer to sort out the squad, and it didn't really need much doing to it. It was obvious there was problems in defence. He bought Stones (completely unreliable and unproven) for a ridculous sum and then spent around 100m on attacking players.
                    He's messed around with different systems, players playing out of position, no plan B... and it just shows his naiveity.
                    If it wasn't Pep, he'd be looking at the exit door.

                    1. HVT
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                      • 15 Years
                      9 years, 5 days ago

                      Add the way he treated Joe Hart to that list too, I thought Joe had been a hard time all round by press/fans/Pep.
                      I can't see city winning this league now, Chelsea/Arsenal for me with Liverpool having an outside chance if they can tighten up.