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27 December 2016 4638 comments
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Gameweek 18 rolls on this evening as Liverpool welcome Stoke to Anfield in a 5.15pm kick-off.

Owned by over 21% of Fantasy Premier League managers, Sadio Mane’s home form suggests he’s the man most likely to wreak havoc against the Potters – the Senegal international has scored or assisted in six of seven Anfield appearances since arriving from Southampton over the summer.

Divock Origi, with goals in all but one of the last five Gameweeks, retains his starting berth, with Jurgen Klopp set to unleash Daniel Sturridge from the bench once again.

Roberto Firmino also keeps his place as he attempts to end a run of six straight blanks.

For the Potters, Joe Allen is the form player – he’s bagged a goal and assist in the last three Gameweeks as he prepares to face his former club for the first time since moving to the bet365.

Between the posts, Lee Grant has produced at least one save point in each of the last four and should be kept busy again as the hosts look for the win that would see them leapfrog Man City into second.

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

    How much will Pickford fall in price if he is out for a while? I really dont want to waste a FT on him, since I always just play Heaton anyway. But I also dont want to lose like 0.3 if he goes all the way down to 3.9 like Jaku.

    1. MTPockets
        9 years, 1 month ago

        He's on +97% and deadline 3 days away.

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

          Not talking about it happening right away, I just mean in general. I mean if I keep him on the bench injured for weeks. Is he likely to fall a lot?

          1. MTPockets
              9 years, 1 month ago

              I'd assume so if he's out for ages, but little specific news atm.

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

          He'll be 2.7 by Tuesday week

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

        As a Swansea fan, and an American, I say good riddance. And, although it might appear embarrassing, I would rehire Guidolin. He got hosed. Won't happen, but anything is a step forward at this point.

        1. Polaris - The Mortal Coil
          • 11 Years
          9 years, 1 month ago

          How's Tyler Reid getting on at Swansea?

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

            He can't do worse than Rangel.

      • Differentiator
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        Who wins...

        8 pts or Alli and (C) Kane

        1. rjcv177
          • 10 Years
          9 years, 1 month ago

          Alli + Kane (even without C factor)

        2. BB-8
          • 9 Years
          9 years, 1 month ago

          I have Alli so hopefully B

        3. Poor man's Igor Biscan
          • 9 Years
          9 years, 1 month ago

          Ali and Kane (c) methinks

        4. Jazz!
          • 11 Years
          9 years, 1 month ago

          Latter.

        5. Phil Dagger ⭐
          • 9 Years
          9 years, 1 month ago

          alli and © kane

      • HuttonDressedasLahm
        • 16 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        Grant Pickford combo on th ropes!!

        Ps where did Milners Bap go?

      • S.Kuqi
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        My team - list view. Can't see my purchase prices 😕

        1. Epic Fail
          • 15 Years
          9 years, 1 month ago

          Have you gone on to the FPL site?

          1. S.Kuqi
            • 13 Years
            9 years, 1 month ago

            You mean frontpage of premierleague.com or sign up page of fpl?

        2. Team Cruel
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 10 Years
          9 years, 1 month ago

          You must have loaned them.

        3. Oven Glover
          • 10 Years
          9 years, 1 month ago

          Transfer list view

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

          You wanna get of red tube

        5. Hakuho FPL
          • 15 Years
          9 years, 1 month ago

          try transfers instead

        6. Fred54
          • 11 Years
          9 years, 1 month ago

          Try Alt + F4 if on PC/Laptop.

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

            This. Ctrl + W works too.

        7. Get up ya bum
          • 16 Years
          9 years, 1 month ago

          Are you connected to the internet?

        8. S.Kuqi
          • 13 Years
          9 years, 1 month ago

          lol. it was so obvious. I'm too tired. Thanks all 🙂

      • Team Cruel
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        What is this Pickford talk?

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

          Scout tweets

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

            Oh right. You can thank me for it, I transferred him in yesterday evening.

        2. Fred54
          • 11 Years
          9 years, 1 month ago

          Well Mabel told me that he was spotted in the laundrette flirting with a young blonde woman.

      • Klopp For The Kopps 😆
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        As an Origi owner, I wouldn't Mind a Sturridge start vs City as it will ensure Origi's Start against Sunderland

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

          No it wouldnt

        2. Team Cruel
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 10 Years
          9 years, 1 month ago

          Dstudge is too lazy to start vs a team like City.

        3. Gazj11
          • 11 Years
          9 years, 1 month ago

          I think Origi will start against City. I'd imagine that's why he was replaced.

        4. bojack
          • 9 Years
          9 years, 1 month ago

          Don't see Sturridge starting but that might be the perfect cover for Klopp to surprise Pep.

          Pep normally phones me on a Friday you see.

      • FPL Virgin
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        Firmino or Lallana?

        Should I just go for the cheaper player?

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

          That's like asking Sanchez or Walcott.

          1. BB-8
            • 9 Years
            9 years, 1 month ago

            Does Walcott have more points than Sanchez?

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

              He did for a while.

          2. FPL Virgin
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 9 Years
            9 years, 1 month ago

            Which one is Sanchez and which one is Walcott?

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

              Scoutcast question.

              1. FPL Virgin
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                • 9 Years
                9 years, 1 month ago

                Yeah. Still don't follow.

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

          Firm is consistently in the more threatening positions. Lallana just has a knack for arriving late and scoring some great finishes.

          Personally, Firmino if money is not a serious constraint

        3. Gazj11
          • 11 Years
          9 years, 1 month ago

          Lallana

        4. Team Cruel
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 10 Years
          9 years, 1 month ago

          Go Milner if you want the cheaper player. Or Can.

          1. Klopp For The Kopps 😆
            • 10 Years
            9 years, 1 month ago

            😀

        5. Klopp For The Kopps 😆
          • 10 Years
          9 years, 1 month ago

          Lallana

      • Poor man's Igor Biscan
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        What are thoughts on Chadli peeps as 3rd/4th mid.

        Looking to ditch Kane tonight with price drop to give:

        Sanchez Can Chadli Haz

        Kun Ibra Benteke

        Then I will ditch Haz and Can for Cout and someone else.

        Any other mids in the 5.5-7 category?

        1. FPL Virgin
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 9 Years
          9 years, 1 month ago

          Just been looking at Chadli's stats. Pretty poor recently, but I think he is an absolute bargain. I may get him in myself.

          1. Poor man's Igor Biscan
            • 9 Years
            9 years, 1 month ago

            Cheers.

            Yes they have Soton away but after fixtures ease. On pens and plays No 10 behind Rondon.

        2. rjcv177
          • 10 Years
          9 years, 1 month ago

          Townsend would give u a double on Palace attack...oh Pardew got sacked?

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

        Everyone getting wet for Cabaye and Zaha.

        Yet 2 other CP milfs have better stats over last 4...

        1. Jazz!
          • 11 Years
          9 years, 1 month ago

          If you're hinting at Andros Townsend ...

        2. Fred54
          • 11 Years
          9 years, 1 month ago

          Doosra never made the stats that sexy.

        3. Team Cruel
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 10 Years
          9 years, 1 month ago

          Palace cheerleaders have some eye candy that's for sure.

        4. Deulofail
          • 10 Years
          9 years, 1 month ago

          Stanislas is back too. Will he be a regular again?

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

            no

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

              How come? I'm not a knowledgeable about Bournemouth, though I have spend many hours on it's beaches

      • Pele Pels
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        Please RMWCT

        Heaton Pickford
        Alonso Azpi Holebas Ake Evans
        Sanchez Walcott Lallana Coutinho sims
        Costa Ibra Bentekkers

        1. Moose™
          • 13 Years
          9 years, 1 month ago

          Holebas card magnet imo. Replace with Jones?

      • dhamphiir
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        Bonus point added

        1. Jazz!
          • 11 Years
          9 years, 1 month ago

          Couldn't tell.

      • Moose™
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        Who to ditch first?

        C. Cedric

        M. McAuley

        K. Keep

        1. Gazj11
          • 11 Years
          9 years, 1 month ago

          M

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

          Keep.

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

          C

      • FPL AXE
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        Is there going to be a scout cast this week?

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

          Said they'd do one in the next year after the fixture block ends.

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

            *new year

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

            Quality name. You need a Zebra head photoshopped on an Ibra body grav.

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

              Ha thanks. He does kind of remind me of a match fit Zebra/Horse.

        2. Team Cruel
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 10 Years
          9 years, 1 month ago

          No. They're too lazy.

      • Zebrahimović
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        Siggy --> Lallana -4 (exact money trade) or keep him for the BOU game?

        1. BB-8
          • 9 Years
          9 years, 1 month ago

          Keep

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

          Keep

      • PvA
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        Klopp: "Firmino was the best man in training, he was outstanding so there was no chance to leave him out."

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

          Drink driving adrenaline rush kicked in

        2. Fred54
          • 11 Years
          9 years, 1 month ago

          Daily Mail headline: Klopp hails Drink Drivers.

      • PvA
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        58 with a captain fail

        If I was good at picking a (c) I would be 532 points clear as #1

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

          Good thing you're not good at picking (c)'s then.

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

          No.

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

          57 with A* Captain choice. Had to taje a -8 to sort out some problems. Kane better get sent off tomorrow.

      • S.Kuqi
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        I think Kane will do well against Watford but Costa looks best armband option to me.

        So Kane -> (C)osta?

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

          Go with your gut.

          That said, Costa isn't well known for big hauls so is it really worth a transfer?

        2. Fred54
          • 11 Years
          9 years, 1 month ago

          So you've seen the Youtube video on how to do transfers then. 🙂

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

          Would you do it for (-4)?

          1. S.Kuqi
            • 13 Years
            9 years, 1 month ago

            No

      • Deulofail
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        This day was always likely to come. Pickford injury with JAKUPOVIC as cover and 0.0 ITB was always a little risky. Now I have to decide whether to (1) take a hit and sacrifice a good player now, OR (2) wait a week, or (3) wait 2 weeks so I can get money from downgrading Mane (assuming he's here for 2 more GWs). What do you reckon? I need at least 0.2 more for a 4.3 keeper.

        Pick Jak
        Cedric - Bertrand - Ake - Friend - Amat
        Sanchez - Hazard - Mane - Walcott - Moses
        Ibra - Costa - Anichebe

        A) Moses ---> Philips/Stanislas
        B) Walcott ---> 7.5
        C) Mane ---> 9.0

        D) Wait 1GW and do A/B for free
        E) Wait 2GW and do C

        TLDR: Sacrifice who to upgrade Pickford?

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

          Mane to Firm/Lallana maybe, seeing as he'll be leaving for AFCON soon.

      • Team Cruel
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        Welcome back Firmino amigo. I'm sorry I ever doubted you.

      • Zareos
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        Which transfers to do this week? I have a 2-week plan for getting the Aguero, Zlatan and Costa trio.

        A. Firmino and Kane to Phillips and Zlatan (play Fletcher this week and avoids the Kane price drop); or
        B. Eriksen, Firmino and Iheanacho to Phillips, De Roon and Zlatan (-4 but means I have Kane v Watford before getting Aguero v Burnley).

        Thoughts?

        1. Ready Manager One
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 11 Years
          9 years, 1 month ago

          Prefer B. Does this mean u have no pool cover? Suppose u cant have it all...

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

            Temporarily, yes. I would be able to upgrade Siggy to Lallana in 1 move, or to Coutinho in 2.

            1. Ready Manager One
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 11 Years
              9 years, 1 month ago

              Sounds good!

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

        RMT suggesting that this same player is the optimal captain for each of the next five weeks. Who is it?

        1. Epic Fail
          • 15 Years
          9 years, 1 month ago

          Sanchez

        2. BB-8
          • 9 Years
          9 years, 1 month ago

          Alexis

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

          Sanchez...

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

          Snodgrass

        5. Fred54
          • 11 Years
          9 years, 1 month ago

          Imbulu. (Rember him, from earlier?)

        6. JIM BOB
          • 9 Years
          9 years, 1 month ago

          Surely Aguero GW20 though?

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

        Costa essential vs Stoke?

        1. Fred54
          • 11 Years
          9 years, 1 month ago

          Oh look who I found on my bench...

        2. Team Cruel
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 10 Years
          9 years, 1 month ago

          (C)osta

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

          Costa essential, period.

        4. S.Kuqi
          • 13 Years
          9 years, 1 month ago

          On form, at home, well rested.

          Yes.

        5. Klopp For The Kopps 😆
          • 10 Years
          9 years, 1 month ago

          Essential vs Every Team

        6. Les Bleus
          • 14 Years
          9 years, 1 month ago

          Probably, will need to get him for Kane but can't trigger the transfer before tomorrow.

      • Team Cruel
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        Didn't watch the game. Lallana knock or tactical sub?

        1. Fred54
          • 11 Years
          9 years, 1 month ago

          Well reverse tactical as the game was wrapped up.

      • Martial Law
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        Origi to:

        A) Llorente
        B) Rondon

        Already have Negredo and Ibra

        1. Oven Glover
          • 10 Years
          9 years, 1 month ago

          B

      • FPL Virgin
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        How much coverage does Pogba provide for Ibra's points?

        Pogba would be my Ibra compromise. Kinda like the idea of a £90m player in my team 🙂

        1. Epic Fail
          • 15 Years
          9 years, 1 month ago

          Ibra coverage 😀

          1. Les Bleus
            • 14 Years
            9 years, 1 month ago

            This made me lol too 😀

            1. FPL Virgin
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 9 Years
              9 years, 1 month ago

              Coverage exists.

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

          Not enough. Pogba's short-range finishing leaves a lot to be desired.

        3. Klopp For The Kopps 😆
          • 10 Years
          9 years, 1 month ago

          Rather have no Cover than have Pogba.

        4. Fred54
          • 11 Years
          9 years, 1 month ago

          110 V 66.

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

          None, just get Ibra

      • Malkmus
        • 14 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        Any reason I shouldn't do origi to costa tonight? Is Diego rising soon or price frozen? Ta

        1. Epic Fail
          • 15 Years
          9 years, 1 month ago

          Costa might get injured before deadlinbe.

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

          price frozen

        3. Fred54
          • 11 Years
          9 years, 1 month ago

          Let it Go, price is Frozen.

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

            That's fine work

        4. Klopp For The Kopps 😆
          • 10 Years
          9 years, 1 month ago

          Surely not
          Costa is price Locked.
          Origi might rise too.

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

            Thanks all. Move away from the keyboard

      • Martial Law
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        Worth doing Zaha to Allen?

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

          Not with Chelsea next.

      • Mayo for Sam
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        Siggy > Lalana or Save?

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

          Save, 1 has Bournemouth the other has City

          1. Oven Glover
            • 10 Years
            9 years, 1 month ago

            Solid city...

            1. Oven Glover
              • 10 Years
              9 years, 1 month ago

              Oh! I didn't see your crystal ball.. Of course you should save.

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

                Bournemouth tend to leak goals on the road

      • Totti
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        any news on walcott's injury?
        A) walcott to sterling
        B) leave walcott