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14 December 2016 7080 comments
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Fantasy managers are treated to the remaining eight matches of Gameweek 16 this Wednesday evening, with a trio of
encounters getting underway at 7.45pm.

Sadio Mane and Divock Origi are the form men as Liverpool look for a first win in three at the Riverside. Roberto Firmino arrives on the back of four straight blanks and was second only to Charlie Austin for transfers out in the Gameweek.

With Eden Hazard absent, the stage is set for Diego Costa as Chelsea visit Sunderland. The Blues frontman was the most captained player in Fantasy Premier League for Gameweek 16, with 23% handing him the armband.

West Ham embark on the first of three very favourable fixtures, with Dimitri Payet and Michail Antonio on our radars for the visit of Burnley.

In the 8pm matches, all eyes will be on Captain Poll winner Harry Kane as Spurs welcome Hull to White Hart Lane. We’ll also be monitoring Scout Picks duo Toby Alderweireld and Christian Eriksen against the struggling Tigers.

In-form pair Christian Benteke and Zlatan Ibrahimovic go head-to-head as Palace welcome United to Selhurst Park. With returns in six of the last seven, Wilfried Zaha was the most transferred in player for Gameweek 16.

With Sergio Aguero suspended, faith in Man City has dwindled ahead of what should be a plum home clash against Watford. Kevin De Bruyne is the man most likely as the Etihad side look to recover from back-to-back defeats.

We’re also keeping a keen eye on Differential Sofiane Boufal as Southampton head to Stoke. Having bagged the winner at home to ‘Boro, the Moroccan could be set to step up in the absence of Charlie Austin, promoting his prospects as a mid-price midfield candidate ahead of some fine fixtures.

West Brom have their work cut out to stop Gylfi Sigurdsson as Swansea make their way to the Hawthorns.

The Swans’ playmaker has racked up four goals and as many assists in eight appearances under Bob Bradley and faces a defence with one clean sheet in the last 12 Gameweeks.

Matt Phillips and Salomon Rondon also have the chance to maintain momentum tonight – Swansea have conceded 12 goals in four road trips since their new manager was installed.

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  1. glufs
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Any new on the Haz-train?

    1. glufs
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      ehm, I mean Hazard

  2. Kaneyonero
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Firmino to Lallana done. Decided to jump on any price rise and is,on form.

    1. sully29
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Significantly cheaper too. No brainer given Firm's form and the reasons for it.

    2. stamboy
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      me too plus saved some cash

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

    Pickford (WAT)
    Walker (BUR) Smith (SOU) Pieters (LEI)
    Sigurdsson (mid) *Mane (eve) Sanchez (mci) Eriksen (BUR)
    *Ihenacho (ARS) Costa (cry) Kane (BUR)

    Heaton (tot) *Allen (LEI) *Collins (HUL) *Kone (WAT)

    1FT 1.3ITB

    G2G - save?

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

      Why * on mane?

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

        failed post by me, updated below. Cheers

  4. BlzE_94
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Will Anichebe be fine for the weekend?

  5. UnitedFan
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Cedric to:

    A) VVD
    B) Ake (is he nailed now?)

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

      Why you losing Cedric?

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

        Rage, haha. Two CS but not on the pitch.

  6. Cok3y5murf
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    I have 2 FT and quite clueless. What would you do with this lot?

    Heaton, Jaku
    McAuley, Smith, Holebas, Alonso, Amat
    Hazard, Sanchez, Mane, Siggy, Fletcher
    Costa, Kane, Anichebe

    1.3 ITB

    Cheers all!

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

      Fletcher to phillips

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

      Holebas > Luiz?

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

        Duh 3 Chelsea

    3. nevins84
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Thats a nice team

      1. Cok3y5murf
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        It's still neither 3-4-3 or 3-5-2 tho. Waiting for the right week to upgrade my 5th mid or 3rd striker.

      2. Cok3y5murf
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        nor*

    4. sully29
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      If it was me I'd downgrade Mane to Lallana. Seems to be better value and you'll have to lose Mane for AFCON as anyway, might as well catch the price rises now. Will give you money to work with too.

      1. Cok3y5murf
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        Hmm makes sense but I really like Mane and what if next week Mane scores and Lallana blanks? 😛

    5. MikeDuff
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Jaku to grant

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

    Anyone know what's up with dembele? He decides whether I captain Eriksen or Kane this weekend

  8. Lav
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Vert, Eriksen, Kane to much Spurs?

    1. how now brown cow
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Personally I think a defender and one of Eriksen/Kane.

    2. Cok3y5murf
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Too many points?

    3. Jamin
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Not home to Hull!

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

        * Burnley even!!! Long day. Longer eve.

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

    Anyone know how long sturridge is out for? No point getting origi if he only gets another game

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

      Think Klopp prefers Origi anyway

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

        Seems like it. Any help on my dilemma below?

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

    A. Firmino > Lallana FT
    B. Cedric > Jones FT
    C. Firmino Cedric > Jones Lallana -4
    D. Firmino Cedric Anichebe > Lallana Jones Origi -8 😀

    1. Limited & Mediocre Mana…
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      A

    2. jurgenklopp.8
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      A, keep cedric, you've just been unlucky with him, points will come.

  11. F4L
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Whos everyone captaining this weekend? People still keeping faith with Kane?

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

      Costa Eriksen or Kane

      1. Limited & Mediocre Mana…
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        ^ Exactly this

  12. nevins84
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Im on a Wildcard and im only picking 3 changes.. I dont want to tear up the team because my rank is good so no need really.. any more suggestions??

    Grant Pick
    Holeobas Pieters McAuley stones* fodder*
    Hazard Sanchez Firmino Siggy Zaha
    Lukaku* Carroll Costa

    Stones to Ake
    Fodder to Amat
    Lukaku to Kane

    I need kane for and stones gotta go.. be silly to take a hit with deadline for wc in 2 weeks..

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

      Surprised you dont want to get rid of firm

      1. nevins84
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        Was thinking of that... get alonso then.. does make sense but find it hard to turn away from firmino.. he'll go nuts sometime lol

    2. Jamin
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Like your changes but add in Firm to erik

  13. Oh Mane Mane
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Who to get rid of out of Lovren or McAuley?

    Getting a Chelsea defender in

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

      Lovren

    2. Freshy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Luvy

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

        Mr Lovren man

  14. Salah’s Sonnet
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Well, any ideas what i do here lads? Definition of 'casuals' all above me in my ML, need to shake things up a bit? 50 pts this week, not good enough.

    Heaton
    Cedric* - Alonso - Lovren
    Siggy - Hazard* - Sanchez - De Bruyne
    Anichebe - Costa - Kane
    ______________________________
    Robinson: Evans*, Amat, Morrison

    2FT, 0.0 in the bank. KDB + Anichebe > Eriksen + Origi?

    Literally no idea what to do, as everything i do turns to crap lol.

    Any ideas would be hugely appreciated 🙂

    1. Salah’s Sonnet
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      anyone?

    2. Jamin
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Sounds good to me.
      Would hover over cedric depending on news, esp with p.Jones looking tasty

      1. Salah’s Sonnet
        • 14 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        cool cheers bud. I'm not too worried about Cedric though, he should start next game.

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

    Fail...

    Pickford (WAT)
    Walker (BUR) Smith (SOU) Pieters (LEI)
    Sigurdsson (mid) Mane (eve) Sanchez (mci) Eriksen (BUR)
    Origi (eve) Costa (cry) Kane (BUR)

    Heaton (tot) Allen (LEI) Collins (HUL) Kone (WAT)

    1FT 1.3ITB

    G2G - save?

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

      G2G sir!

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

        Cheers,music to my ears.

  16. oxido_76
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Is Origi injured ? He si yellow flag...

    1. glufs
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Should be back for the weekend

  17. Rossamous
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Looking at getting a Spurs/Chelsea defender this week with one of my FTs. The other is losing Firmino for funds. Who do I remove in defense?

    A. Holebas (allows me to spend 7.2/7.4 in midfield)
    B. McAuley (same amount to spend in midfield)
    C. Pieters (7.0/7.2 in midfield)
    D. Amat (6.5/6.7 in midfield)

    Foster, Pickford, and Cedric my other defenders

    1. Freshy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Cedric

  18. Weasel51
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    What was wrong with Evans?

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

      Calf injury was mentioned.

      1. Weasel51
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        Really want to do Iheanacho > Origi but have hazard and Evans flagged.... Decisions.

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

    Anyone taking a punt on Pogba?

    1. sully29
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Not the worst idea. Zlatan's bad form earlier in the season stopped him from getting a few extra assists earlier. If Zlatan is on form...

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

        Agreed. It's between him and Lallana to replace Firmino

  20. NestorC
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Cedric and Siggy
    TO
    Ake and Erics

    Yay or nay?

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

      Whys everyone selling Cedric why it says he just has an illness?

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

        Because he pissed me off,two games they get CS and I get 0 from him, and if I get Ake instead, can upgrade Siggy to Erics, because my Kane (c) went down and will be replaced by Ibra next gw.

  21. bobinjo
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Is David Luiz good option lads?Is he nailed on even when Terry is back?

  22. Zareos
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Which player is the one I need to rid myself of first?

    A. Iheanacho;
    B. Firmino; or
    C. Allen?

  23. Ten Season Wonder
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    which is best choice?

    Eriksen
    Lallana

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

      Eriksen. Would prefer having both though.

  24. stamboy
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Will Lallana rise? where's the link which predicts price changes pls?

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

      likely to rise, but not certain http://fplstatistics.co.uk/

    2. Ten Season Wonder
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      he's 100% rising mate

      http://www.fplstatistics.co.uk

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

        cheers gents

  25. Concrete
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Mustafi to

    Ake
    Walker/Rose

  26. theboijones
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Origi or Carroll?

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

    Still without Chelsea defence. Not sure if attacking threat outweighs bonus potential. In GW18 should I go:

    A) Alonso for his attacking threat
    B) Azpi for his bonus threat

    1. sully29
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      A. B only counts if they get a clean sheet. I'd sooner still have hope of returns after they concede in a game.

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

        That potential of Alonso's att return may be an overestimatiom though?

    2. Reggie Nainggolan
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      I got Azpilicueta for the regular bonuses he gets

  28. Reggie Nainggolan
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Walcott for Erikson for next GW and then back to Walcott again for the rest.

    Good plan?

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

      Too knee jerky

  29. 1justlookin
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Got just enough to bring in origi for ihneacho. Need to fo it tonight before he rises or should i punt on Carroll instead?

  30. DameCorp
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Have the exact funds to do:

    Firmino + Cedric/Morgan to
    Lallana + Alonso (-4)

    Makes sense right?