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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. bojack
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Anyone know when Boxing Day's Match of the Day is going to be available on iPlayer?

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

      Can watch it here http://www.fullmatchesandshows.com/

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

        Ta!

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

          No probs. This post will probably mod destruct in 5 4 3 2 1...

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

    Which would you prefer

    A kane to Costa this week
    B save and do kane and siggy to aguero and Phillips for gw20

    1. JAC THE CAT
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      B

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

      wait till spurs play and assess

    3. Over Midwicket
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      B is what I'm doing. Then if Costs goes nuts against Stoke I'll shoe horn him in as my 3rd striker for a hit.

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

      See how Kane does tomorrow but against Watford could do well and unless has mare tomorrow would keep 1 more week and then transfer. Personally I would go Costa over Kun

      1. Pat Bonner
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        Cheers guys

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

      B is exactly my plan. Toying with A but want Aguero regardless.

  3. JAC THE CAT
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Kane looks to be dropping tonight 🙁

    Looks likes it's forced my hand early and I will sell for Benteke tonight

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

      who are you remaining Forwards?

      1. JAC THE CAT
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        Llorente and Ibrahimovic

        But I can't afford any price drop as I'm doing Llorente -> Aguero for GW20

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

          do it then. But if you can find resources elsewhere and keep Kane for now it will be better

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

      It's only 0.1 and benteke has Arsenal?

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

      Why on earth would you do that?

      1. JAC THE CAT
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        To afford Aguero in GW20

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

          Ah I see. Couldn't make sense of losing kane at watford for tekkers at arsenal. If needs must I guess

    4. Over Midwicket
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Reckon Tekkers is good value for money given the uncertainty of how BFS will set up?

      1. JAC THE CAT
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        Yes he's the main man is sams team, penalties a doubt.

        1. Over Midwicket
          • 14 Years
          9 years, 1 month ago

          That's the thing, if he's off pens he's a no no for me. We've seen palace score 5 and he's got nothing.

          1. JAC THE CAT
            • 12 Years
            9 years, 1 month ago

            I'm unsure if he will be taken off them, he had a great record at Villa.

            Wouldn't be ideal killing the confidence of the main goal scorer.

            1. Over Midwicket
              • 14 Years
              9 years, 1 month ago

              Good point, they need him confident and raring to go. He's on my watchlist.

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

    Foster/Jaku
    Alonso Azpi Holebas
    Siggurdson Walcott Mane Sanchez
    Anichebe Ibra Costa

    (deroon, evans, amat)
    1.7ITB

    Tempted to sacrifice a chelsea defender and Mane to get the holy trinity of KUN IBRA COSTA

    Tell me I'm being stupid...

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

      Stupid. Better to ship Holebas for a Utd defender or Coleman.

    2. The Nuttmxn
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      I wouldn't ditch Alonso myself, but could see downgrading a midfielder.

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

    I'm going to keep Origi for the City game because I want two FTs for GW20, but no shots at all today.. ha'way man!

    1. Grand Thibauto
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      He is giving points. Also theres almost no safe option in that range

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

        Thinking 352 might be the ticket. Kun & Costa up top.

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

      Are you playing Origi or benching? I cannot decide whether to play him or go 4 at back with Ake coming in

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

        Holding and playing since my bench is MdR, Amat and Holebas!

    3. Over Midwicket
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Yeah, can't wait to get rid of the useless donkey. Drifting so far out wide he was practically in the stands!

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

        Useless? you should try some of the rubbish I've had instead in thst bracket!

  6. THFC4LIFE
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    For gw20 siggy and ibra to phillips (hull at home) and aguero (Burnley at home) for free what you think?

    1. JAC THE CAT
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Love it

      1. THFC4LIFE
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        That settles it then

        1. JAC THE CAT
          • 12 Years
          9 years, 1 month ago

          Happy days 🙂

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

      Hate losing Ibra but ok.

    3. Over Midwicket
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      I'd keep Ibra but if you're happy then so it.

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

    Kane sellers suffering from myopia.

    1. JAC THE CAT
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      They are killing me right now

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

        Take a 0.1 on the chin. It'll be worth it IMO. People acting like he'll never score again.

    2. Grand Thibauto
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      They lost their sight seeing him against Burnley and Hull

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

        Apply water to burned area

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

      i am keeping at least till Spurs play. I hope he gets a brace and an assist so that i can keep him

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

      I'm keeping for Watford, then it'll be a welcome back for Aguero.

    5. afcblegend
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Judgers of Kane-sellers suffering from hypocriticism

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

    Took a hit last week Karius>Valdes instead of Heaton to save 0.3. Do I FT Pickford>Heaton and worry about Kun trade next week

    1. Grand Thibauto
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Just keep playing Valdes

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

      What's wrong with Valdes?

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

        Nothing but Pickford might be out for a while

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

      Plan for Kun v Burnley. If you can replace Pickford and get Kun do that, otherwise, prioritise Aguero.

    4. afcblegend
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Spending two transfers on goalkeepers (including a hit) in the space of a week or two seems a bit OTT to me. Clean sheets are hard to predict, Chelsea aside.

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

    Is Holgate nailed?Or who is best 4.2 def to get?

    1. Grand Thibauto
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      There is no 4.2 defs to get. 4.4 Ake is the safest bet

      1. J ⚒ Gimme ur Mané
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        This.

        Or you've got nyom at 4.3. Ake the better pick though for sure.

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

    Which transfers to do for GW19? 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?

  11. ANON.
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    1ft, 0.4 in the bank

    Heaton, Pickford
    Alonso, Cedric, Holebas, Evans, Amat
    Sanchez, Hazard, Mane, Walcott, Fletcher
    Ibra, Benteke, Origi

    A. Mane + Origi to Phillips + Costa -4
    B. Origi to Rondon
    C. Save.

    1. Over Midwicket
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      A looks so good

      1. Over Midwicket
        • 14 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        Also (C)osta

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

    Pressure on spurs tomorrow with this week's results.

    Predictions?

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

      3-0 to Spurs. Aware of Soton's strong defense and record at home, though.

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

        I'd be surprised. I reckon it'll be tight.

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

      0-0 Southampton v Spurs.

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

      2-1 spuds

    4. Over Midwicket
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      2-0 Saints, VVD brace and 3baps. Eriksen red and ban for violent conduct

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

        Impartial prediction? 😉

        1. Over Midwicket
          • 14 Years
          9 years, 1 month ago

          Hehe sorry. 1-0 spurs I reckon. Saints are so right.

          1. Over Midwicket
            • 14 Years
            9 years, 1 month ago

            Tight*

  13. RAFA THE GAFFA
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Gutted Lallana is rising again tonight 🙁 was thinking about Eriksen > Lallana to free up cash but wanted to see how he got on! May just have to continue without Liverpool cover 🙁

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

      huh? lallana is way cheaper than eriksen

      1. RAFA THE GAFFA
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        Sorry, I mean I just wanted to get him as cheap as possible! So I can then upgrade to a Chelsea defender or Kun!

  14. Big Bad Diego
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Best defenders for less than 5 million?

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

      Brunt (5.0), McAuley, Ake, MID defense.

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

      Gabriel

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

    y'all crazy

  16. THFC4LIFE
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Man City play Liverpool Saturday 5.30 and then Monday at 3 so if aguero starts against Liverpool do we think he could be rotated? Only asking because I'm gonna bring him in cheers

    1. william prunier
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Highly likely given that manager thinks he's the messiah.
      In reality he's highly capable.

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

        He probably just thinks he's the manager.

    2. Over Midwicket
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      He's had a helluva long rest. He'll play 180 mins.

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

      It's total guesswork. There will be big rotation. No idea who.

  17. ReadyGestedeCook
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Last time mane played city he scored a hat-trick (message for all those shipping him.....)

    1. william prunier
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Those stats statistically mean nothing

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

    Which combo scores moat FPL points until the end of the season?

    A) Llorente/Wilson and Aguero

    B) Rondon and Ibrahimovic

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

      A. But would rather have b now and switch later.

    2. Over Midwicket
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Aguero is the king of the castle so A

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

        He'll probably be injured for most of the games.

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

      B will. Confirmed.

    4. william prunier
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Rao who?

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

      B

    6. william prunier
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Too vague

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

    Will the stock check drop tonight?

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

    Pickford
    Walker Ake Alonso
    Sanchez Hazard Lallana Allen
    Costa Aguero Rondon

    Subs - Grant Love Hojbjerg Amat

    Thoughts?

    Thanks

    1. william prunier
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Shocking tv

  21. Bobby_Baggio
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Best 3rd striker spot guys? I have Costa and Ibra

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

      Kun

    2. william prunier
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Carol / Rondon / negrado
      Toss a coin

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

      Looking at immediate fixtures Rondon but if can afford Defoe or Tekkers

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

        i can - was considering Luk too but he burns me too much

    4. Rh4ziel
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Kun

    5. Over Midwicket
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Sergio "Kun" Aguero.

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

        Can have him but defense becomes weaker

        1. Over Midwicket
          • 14 Years
          9 years, 1 month ago

          He's the only player in the game who can score 5 goals in a game, regardless of the opponent. He needs to be in your team.

          1. Over Midwicket
            • 14 Years
            9 years, 1 month ago

            But I understand if you'd rather go for Tekkers or Robson. They are good midprice options

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

              cheers

    6. afcblegend
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      I usually try to go for the guy who scores the most points that you can afford. It's tough because it's hard to predict. I hope that helps. Any more questions let me know, always here for you Bobby.

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

        That's an interesting technique you have there. I would very much like to subscribe to your newsletter.

      2. Bobby_Baggio
        • 14 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        lol

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

    Could some kind soul explain to me what the situation is with Costa in terms of a potential price rise? FPL have him at 0, Fiso have him at 68%. What's the deal?

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

      Can 't rise for 7 days.

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

        Needs viagra

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

        Thanks.

    2. william prunier
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Next

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

      Price frozen after flag removed

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

      FISO has Antonio over 200%

  23. Flynny
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    So it looks like lots of folk will be going for a Kun costa ibra front line from gw20.

    The only way I can do that while keeping sanchez is for a 12 point hit....

    Llorente Hazard firmino and capoue to....

    Kun lallana Phillips de roon...

    Is that totally nuts....or worth it?....I'm 30 points ahead in my mini league and have more cash that rivals so can absorb it......

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

      Cool your jets cowboy

    2. william prunier
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Then do it, provided your mini league has money riding on it

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

      Only 30 ahead and want to take 12 pt hit? I think that front 3 is too much. I went from 155k to 12k in 5 weeks after selling Costa in GW5. You can make the points elsewhere and he isn't explosive

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

      Nuts. Let others take the risks to catch up with you.

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

        Ok....I'll forget about that....

        Thanks

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

    A) Philips + Hennessey
    B) Stanislas + Randolph/Valdes/Mignolet/Foster/Boruc
    C) 5.0 mid + Heaton

    - Mid to play most matches
    - GK to play every match

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

      Hennesey must be a bit of a worry when Mandanda returns no?

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

        Yeah but it might be worth the 0 points and FT one week if I'm saving the money to spend on Philips or elsewhere

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

          Yeah A clearly the better option atm

      2. More Tragic
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        BFS has no allegiance to Mandanda, plus he's hardly covered himself in glory.

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

          I think Hennesey is the better keeper

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

          Cheers guys. Hennessey worth the risk it seems.

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

    KIC frontline seems like a disaster waiting to happen.

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

      I agree. KI + cheapie the way to go

    2. Over Midwicket
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      I'm hoping it'll KICkstart my season

    3. william prunier
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Kun is so '15/16

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

      Why?

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

      The whole point of an expensive player is their C potential and their explosion potential if high owned. Costa only double figures twice and I Ced him one of those times before selling early

    6. RAFA THE GAFFA
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Everyone will be wanting KKI after he explodes tomorrow night 🙂 heard it here first

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

    Ya boy Ben Dinnery saying Theo has a chance for this weekend: https://twitter.com/BenDinnery/status/813739596441907200

    1. william prunier
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Legit?

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

      I didn't realise Nostradamus was on Twitter.

  27. Flynny
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Is that andy85wsm playing darts v van Gerwen???

  28. Cocky Spaniel Alves
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    A) keep Pedro and play Carrick (MID) this week, have 2 FTs next week
    B) Pedro to Phillips

  29. Dananz
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Would Valencia to Bellerin be considered an upgrade?

  30. The 12th Man
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    I'm 0.1m short of Origi > Costa.

    Foster
    Alonso,Lovren,Jones
    Sanchez,Hazard,Walcott,Siggy
    Ibrahimovic,Benteke,Origi

    Jakopovic,DeRoon,Chambers,Amat
    3.8m itb 1FT
    1. Lovren,Origi > Ake,Costa -4
    2. Walcott,Origi > Lallana,Costa -4
    3. Something else?