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11 December 2016 1349 comments
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After Diego Costa fired Chelsea to a 1-0 win over West Brom at Stamford Bridge, we brace ourselves for a couple of 2.15pm encounters.

Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur go head-to-head at Old Trafford, with Zlatan Ibrahimovic and Harry Kane both in fine form.

The Red Devils frontman has scored four times in his previous three Premier League outings and, with the fixtures turning in his favour next week, has the chance to stake a claim for consideration.

Sergio Aguero’s suspension has seen many turn to Kane in their droves – the Spurs man was the top transfer target up front last week.

With six goals in five in all competitions since returning from injury, he looks poised for more investment with back-to-back home clashes against Hull and Burnley to follow.

In midfield, Henrikh Mkhitaryan is also on our radars. After netting in the Europ League on Thursday, the summer signing from Dortmund retains his place in Jose Mourinho’s XI.

We’re also keeping an eye on Christian Eriksen and Dele Alli after both impressed in the midweek Champions League win over CSKA Moscow.

In the other match, Southampton and Middlesbrough square up at St Mary’s.

Charlie Austin was the most popular FPL pick on offer prior to sustaining a shoulder injury on Europa League duties last Thursday.

His absence allows Shane Long the chance to stake a claim ahead of a very favourable run of fixtures, with the likes of Sofiane Boufal and Dusan Tadic also vying for our attentions.

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  1. Legomane
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Nice one Mick Ryan

    Walker /Eriksen CS bonus evaporation.

  2. Dr Dream
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Kane has been shocking so far.

    1. diesel001
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Standard for him - then he pops up in the six yard box and knocks one in.

    2. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Yep, very poor performance

    3. Van der Faart
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Lack of service and been out wide quite a lot. Strange half

    4. thunder_mike
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Not had much service

  3. diesel001
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    It will be a poor outcome if Southampton keep a CS without Cedric playing.....

    1. ★Kuntheman★
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Not with Amat coming in off the bench 🙂

      1. diesel001
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        Thinking about future prospects - why not keep him on the bench?

    2. walkman666
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Some of us have lcky clean sheets on bench

  4. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
    • 15 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Disappointed with spurs, look hesitant to properly attack

    1. tm245
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      I think they fought back well after the goal. They are one of the most composed teams after conceding in the PL.

    2. Bolivian Seaman
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      They are a team who have bad halves. Second half should be completely different (disclaimer: this may not be true)

  5. SpaceCadet
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Best 7.8m mid to complete this front 8?

    Sanchez hazard Walcott can xxx
    Kane costa diomande

    1. Atimis
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Siggy

    2. Knowledgeable meerkat
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Siggy

    3. diesel001
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Downgrade Can and get in Siggy.

      1. Alnair
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        It's clearly 3-5-2.

    4. The Enlightener
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Siggy, Lallana or Tadic (think he could could have a great festive period).

    5. Tomlette Greggs
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Sigurdsson or Son Heung-Min.

  6. Davido989
    • 15 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Firmino's ponytail has gone.

    1. Make United Great Again
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Good.

    2. Parm
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      hat trick confirmed

    3. Hooky
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Noooo. Sampson 🙁

      1. Hooky
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        *Samson

    4. JÆKS ⭐
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Finally

    5. davies
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Berb, reckon Lallana will start?

      1. Davido989
        • 15 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        Haven't seen or heard team news for today. 50/50 on Lallana, not sure who would be dropped.

        1. djenzio
          • 11 Years
          9 years, 1 month ago

          Wini would be dropped.

          first choice midfield:

          Can Hendo Lallana

          1. Davido989
            • 15 Years
            9 years, 1 month ago

            Doubt it's Gini. Emre has a knock so Lallana may be in luck.

      2. liiusions
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        Lallana is starting

        1. davies
          • 11 Years
          9 years, 1 month ago

          Sauce?

          1. liiusions
            • 10 Years
            9 years, 1 month ago

            Can't remember, probably the Echo. He's starting just believe me

    6. Somalion
      • 16 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      HOOOOORAYYYYYYYYYYY

  7. Karan_G14
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Mkhitaryan or Payet?

    1. PvA
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Ozil

    2. Thiga
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Asked myself the same question. Payet is nailed but Mkhi is in the better team. Both great players with good fixtures.

    3. Tomlette Greggs
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Been planning this move (Firmino to another mid) since the past one week for GW16. Have to choose between Eriksen, Son, Payet, Mkhitaryan and I've been on set on Mkhitaryan. Payet's body language hasn't been alright, and their home form shocking.

      1. Karan_G14
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        He's played a lot lately. Do yo think he starts midweek?
        And United are not great when playing away that's my worry.

    4. jungle
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Payet doesn't seem happy at all at the moment

  8. tm245
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Really fun half, that.

  9. Dr Dream
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Well of those two I'd fancy United to tack up the pts in a straight race of easy fixtures,

  10. Lizard Lips
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    What's happened to Cedric then??

    1. Mr_Majestyk
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      I was just about to ask this question??

    2. dhamphiir
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      He played the Europa League match on last Thursday
      Today he has been rested

  11. ZeBestee
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    what happened to Cedric guys? disappointing really

  12. Lizard Lips
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Walcott to Hazard big fail so far.

  13. fedolefan
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Why is Walker always the first to lose a CS. 0 CS this week and no attacking points from anyone.

    1. Kermit Special
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Same here...relying on mane and firmino to save my gw

  14. Smurf
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 16 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Have we heard anything as to why Cedric is absent from the squad?

    1. Albrightondknight
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      cedric owner. Puel made a few changes wanted to shake it up a bit. Hope it's just this week but a CS won't help his cause. On the flip side Amat comes off the bench.

      1. Smurf
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 16 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        I played Amat already so not looking forward to all those getting him off the bench to be honest.

        1. Albrightondknight
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 10 Years
          9 years, 1 month ago

          See above too probably just rested after Thursday.

        2. Venom Snake
          • 12 Years
          9 years, 1 month ago

          This

          We should get double points for starting him

  15. sminkypinky
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Alli out of possible Spurs mids. Invisible.
    Eriksen on all set pieces.
    Son very active and ready to take shots on goal.

    1. Van der Faart
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Son is the most direct. Alli if he gets some space can be dangerous but they are shutting him down well. Dembele been very poor so hinders us a lot

  16. PvA
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Firmino has cut off his ponytail and now I am a fan

    1. dhamphiir
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Firmino brace incoming

  17. Fowler23
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    The question is will mkhi get rotated ? I have enough for Zaha to Mkhi

  18. Venom Snake
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Was eyeing up Mhki earlier and now looks the time to bring him in for Pedro 😎

    1. JÆKS ⭐
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Good move

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

        Great move

  19. Coaly
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    *best Spurs mid* or Mhiki?

    1. Ógie
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      I think you need both

      1. davies
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        Don't think you'd want double Spurs attack after the next 2 tbh

        1. Coaly
          • 13 Years
          9 years, 1 month ago

          I would look to move Eriksen on after the next two

      2. Coaly
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        Can't have everyone, Haz Mane Sig going nowhere

  20. Hurricane Gilbert
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Son looking like the best Spurs mid atm

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

      Certainly looks the most dangerous

  21. Canary_Kid
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Is Chamberlain nailed?

    1. Worzel Gummidge
        9 years, 1 month ago

        No but wish he was.

      • Wilshere Knowledge
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        No, but he is first choice. Iwobi is pushing him hard, and he has been earning his starts. However, a drop in form will see him dropped.

      • Lizard Lips
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        Anything but.

      • Canary_Kid
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        Is it worth downgrading Wally to 6.4 (Chamberlain) and upgrading Anichebe to 6.1
        Already have Defoe and Sanchez

        1. Wilshere Knowledge
          • 12 Years
          9 years, 1 month ago

          No, imo.

          Find money elsewhere if you want to upgrade Anichebe.

    2. Feed tha Sheep
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Best transfer this week?
      A. Williams > Alonso (would mean money set aside for Sanchez would be gone)
      B. Walcott & Walker > Sanchez & Evans/Pieters (-4)
      C. Firmino & Williams > Sanchez & Evans/Pieters (-4)
      D. Hazard > Sanchez

      1. Venom Snake
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        A

    3. Emiliano Sala
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Hooooofffffffff
      Saints cs coming and no cedric and no sub
      F u

    4. fedolefan
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Please Bobby and Mane, score and assist each other for fun.

    5. Venom Snake
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Should have paid the extra for Fonte when I had the chance.

      Damn you Cedric.

    6. Licious Lizard
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      So now every post that disagrees with FPLvirgin gets deleted?

      1. TorresMagic™
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 16 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        His post got deleted, move on.

    7. Fowler23
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Any chance double rises before weekend deadline ?

      1. Fowler23
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        Zaha

      2. Halftime
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        Midweek deadline

      3. Woy of the Wovers
        • 15 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        Plenty. It's two GWs away.

    8. Jimmy Boy
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      If I played all-out-attack and one of midfielders doesn't play, do I still get the auto sub even though all my subs are defenders?

    9. Bubz
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Anyone else want to punch that steward in the face on the paddy power advert?

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

        Yup!

    10. JaydenLFC87
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Given Swansea fixtures in Fabianski and option between the sticks??

      Got exact money to do Grant > Fab

      Pickford is my other keeper

      Thanks!

      1. JaydenLFC87
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        Is* an*