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28 December 2016 5543 comments
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Gameweek 18 comes to its conclusion this Wednesday evening as Southampton welcome Tottenham Hotspur to St Mary’s.

Claude Puel’s men seek a fourth successive clean sheet in front of their own supporters, with ever-present Virgil van Dijk (13% ownership) the most popular Saints player by some distance in Fantasy Premier League.

After netting twice in the 3-1 win at Bournemouth, Jay Rodriguez retains his role up front and is afforded another chance to play his way into our plans ahead of some fine upcoming fixtures.

Back-to-back home blanks against Hull and Burnley persuaded many to part company with Harry Kane last time out – the Spurs frontman was second only to Diego Costa for transfers out in Gameweek 18. Nonetheless, a big performance could have a big effect in the FPL standings – Kane is the sixth most captained player for this round of fixtures.

His Tottenham team-mate Christian Eriksen also earned significant sales after failing to deliver points against the Clarets, yet both have the underlying numbers to punish those who chose to look elsewhere.

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  1. white lightning
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 3 days ago

    Am I gtg folks. Will save my ft with 0.0itb

    Randolph
    Alonso, Jones, Cedric
    Sanchez, Hazard, Eriksen, Siggy, Phillips
    Costa (c), Ibra (vc)

    Foster, Negredo, Holebas, Amat

    My question is to play:
    (a) Randolph v Leicester away or
    (b) Foster v Soton away

    Thoughts & thanks.

    1. ScotDougie
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 3 days ago

      Team value must be 107.6 ish ??!! Anyway I'd go Randolph v Leicester, missing Vardy and looking low on confidence at the minute

  2. ZakAFC_
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 3 days ago

    Kane > Costa
    Pickford > Heaton (-4)?

    1. Champione
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 3 days ago

      I would do it. Not fielding eleven players is no fun

      1. ZakAFC_
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 3 days ago

        I have Grant aswell

        1. Champione
          • 10 Years
          9 years, 3 days ago

          then just bench him till next WC/when Grant loses his spot

    1. Numb
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 3 days ago

      Matip as well I believe

      1. Whazza
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 3 days ago

        Think it's a bit ridiculous, should I just bring him in?

        1. Numb
          • 10 Years
          9 years, 3 days ago

          What if FIFA don't agree with you?

          1. Whazza
            • 13 Years
            9 years, 3 days ago

            I risk I might have to take.. can't see anyone else for 4.3 or less? Have Amat..

        2. Numb
          • 10 Years
          9 years, 3 days ago

          Thing is, I suppose FIFA might view it as the thin end of the wedge for international football if they allow it. It's not as if these are friendlies.

    2. Epic Fail
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 3 days ago

      Hopefully he's banned for the duration of the tournament.

    3. FPL Virgin
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 3 days ago

      He could retire from international football to avoid any sanction.

      1. Whazza
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 3 days ago

        That would be brilliant! Appearently he missed the qualifiers too playing for Watford, so doesn't seem very interested in the national team.

  3. CelticBhoy1
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 3 days ago

    A) Kane > Costa

    B) Keep kane

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

      Do you have Hazard? I am keeping Kane v Watford defence

    2. FPLtfs
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 3 days ago

      B

  4. boombaba
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 3 days ago

    Why isn't redmond banned for 3?

    1. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 16 Years
      9 years, 3 days ago

      Not violent/dangerous.

    2. bojack
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 3 days ago

      Should be for his finishing alone.

    3. how now brown cow
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 3 days ago

      He's a nice bloke

    4. FPLtfs
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 3 days ago

      that would've been really harsh..

  5. F4L
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 3 days ago

    Would you prefer Azpi or a 6.4mil and below mid? Time to play 4-3-3?

    1. Champione
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 3 days ago

      considering 442 with Bellerin, Alonso, Valencia and Jones atm

    2. CelticBhoy1
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 3 days ago

      Azp!

  6. Karan_G14
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 3 days ago

    Choose. Next week WC planning:

    A) Hazard & Rondon

    B) Mkhitaryan & Lukaku

    C) Cabaye & Aguero

    To partner:

    Sanchez - Wally/Lallana - Phillips - De roon - ____
    Costa - Ibra - ____

    Appreciate your thoughts!

    1. Champione
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 3 days ago

      B, could be massive and most fun(!)

  7. Ha.
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 3 days ago

    Origi > Wilson
    Pickford > Heaton

    For -4?

    1. Spectrum-FFS Doubles Champ
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 3 days ago

      Wilson not nailed it seems

      1. fancy111
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 3 days ago

        I think he is... I think Howe was looking after him after the concussion worry last GW. Pretty sure he was starting all matches leading up to that?

        1. Ha.
          • 10 Years
          9 years, 3 days ago

          Looking at minutes he generally looks ok for 60...

          1. fancy111
            • 10 Years
            9 years, 3 days ago

            I think he is still good with those 60... he's looking sharper every time I watch him play and remember what he did before getting injured last season. I think he is a good bet. I'm thinking Carroll personally though.

            1. Ha.
              • 10 Years
              9 years, 3 days ago

              It's just the Swansea factor (and having exact funds for Heaton) that is swaying me that way. Hull up soon, too.

        2. Spectrum-FFS Doubles Champ
          • 14 Years
          9 years, 3 days ago

          Perhaps so

    2. F4L
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 3 days ago

      Wilson isn't the best option

      1. Ha.
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 3 days ago

        Who is?

  8. Pep bites Kun
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 3 days ago

    Sorry to labour my questions lad's - last one - Sanchez or Aguero as a long term prospect?

    A. Sanchez
    B. No such thing
    C. Aguero

    1. The Big Fella
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 3 days ago

      Can't have both? If not then I can't say. Sanchez has a great set of fixtures now and is in good form but Aguero is Aguero

      1. Pep bites Kun
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 3 days ago

        Thank you happy new year.

    2. wachu
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 3 days ago

      A

      1. Pep bites Kun
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 3 days ago

        Happy new year.

    3. Champione
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 3 days ago

      A

      1. Pep bites Kun
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 3 days ago

        Much appreciated - happy new year!

        1. Champione
          • 10 Years
          9 years, 3 days ago

          likewise 🙂

  9. Allthepresidentsmen
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 3 days ago

    Pickford(jaku)
    Jones,Pieters,Amat,Stones,Mcauly
    Sanchez,Haz,Eriksen,Siggy,Leko
    Ibra,Kane,Anichbe 1.5m 1ft

    What to do ? Who to change first . Need to find cheap mids

    1. Moyesinho
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 3 days ago

      You need a playing goalkeeper first..

  10. fancy111
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 3 days ago

    Anyone see who won the penalty for Tottenham today?

    1. wachu
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 3 days ago

      Alli

      1. fancy111
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 3 days ago

        Damn it. He was my captain. Damn you Kane! Lol. Thank you.

        Don't get me wrong still happy with the Alli points.

        1. Hurricane Gilbert
          • 9 Years
          9 years, 3 days ago

          Who the hell captains Alli away to Soton? Crazy good call!

          1. fancy111
            • 10 Years
            9 years, 3 days ago

            Has been top 5 most fouled players this season and this has allowed Eriksen to thrive... Alli performs well away from home and I was confident the pressure would be applied to Eriksen. Lucky calculated guess I think.

            1. Rhinos
              • 12 Years
              9 years, 3 days ago

              By most fouled you mean best cheat

          2. fancy111
            • 10 Years
            9 years, 3 days ago

            And thank you 🙂

  11. FPL Virgin
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 3 days ago

    Seen a few people asking about Walcott and Gabriel.

    Walcott missing from training today and Mustafi back soon.

    https://mobile.twitter.com/BenDinnery/status/814173592996945920

    1. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 16 Years
      9 years, 3 days ago

      Did Sanchez train?

      1. FPL Virgin
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 3 days ago

        Ask Ben.

    2. Hurricane Gilbert
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 3 days ago

      Damn

    3. fedolefan
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 3 days ago

      Think Giroud scoring, Big Sam's style and Wally's injury history mean Wally may only be back after this hectic period.

    4. Karan_G14
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 3 days ago

      The game is on Sunday so I hope he's back in training tomorrow or Friday.

      🙁

    5. TLF
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 3 days ago

      Thanks for this, still doesn't shed much light on matters really though, may be Wenger has given Walcott an extra days rest before he returns to training tomorrow...Will have to wait for presser to find out more I guess, when ever that is.

      1. FPL Virgin
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 3 days ago

        Yeah, not as good as a presser, but at least it's something to go on if someone has to make a transfer tonight.

        1. TLF
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 9 Years
          9 years, 3 days ago

          Absolutely, thanks for sharing

          1. FPL Virgin
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 9 Years
            9 years, 3 days ago

            A nice comment with no sarcasm. Feels weird.

            1. TLF
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 9 Years
              9 years, 3 days ago

              Haha, I'll try and inject some sarcasm every now and then to keep it comfortable

              1. FPL Virgin
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                • 9 Years
                9 years, 3 days ago

                🙂

      1. gbpearce - AMERICAN DYCHO
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 3 days ago

        What are you doing about Theo Ozil?

        1. Arteta
          • 10 Years
          9 years, 3 days ago

          Keeping and hoping for the good news from Monsieur Wenger.

  12. Dirty Harry
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 3 days ago

    Walker suspension throws a spanner in the works for my team especially with the tough fixtures on his return.

    Best replacement for Walker 6.1 or less?

    1. VVD
    2. Coleman
    3. Brunt
    4. Other?

    1. Hakchak
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 3 days ago

      I'm going brunt can always get rose fro 5.9 if want spurs

      1. The Big Fella
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 3 days ago

        Not worth it with no Toby, Walker or Vertonghan (sp?)

        1. fancy111
          • 10 Years
          9 years, 3 days ago

          His points lately have been mostly attacking though. Rose looks like scoring points every week. Even in a weakened defence he is a good player to have.

    2. Pat Bonner
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 3 days ago

      Brunt

    3. Differentiator
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 3 days ago

      Halfway through the season and Walker has performed exceptionally well. Fixtures don't look that tough... Just keep him. Worth every penny

      1. Dirty Harry
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 3 days ago

        0, CHE, WBA, mci

        1. Hurricane Gilbert
          • 9 Years
          9 years, 3 days ago

          After those fixtures though

  13. Forjaz
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 3 days ago

    If walcott is out, is this good?

    Costa Ibra Giroud

    ..even if you have, Hazard, Pogba, Sanchez.

    1. Spectrum-FFS Doubles Champ
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 3 days ago

      I wouldn't go near Giroud

    2. F4L
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 3 days ago

      Giroud will only ever be a short-term option

    3. Forjaz
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 3 days ago

      why all the hate for Giroud?

      1. @fpl_phenom
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 3 days ago

        minutes have been atrocious

  14. Spectrum-FFS Doubles Champ
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 3 days ago

    Need to play 2, suggestions if you would please guys

    Brunt (sou)
    Nyom (sou)
    Holebas (TOT)
    Amat (BOU)

    Cheers

    1. Hakchak
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 3 days ago

      Brunt and holebas

  15. Henning
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 3 days ago

    Hmm People are selling Defoe, why? Should i do the same?

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

      If you want to.
      I'm not.

    2. FPLtfs
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 3 days ago

      I'm keeping

  16. jbenny1107
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 3 days ago

    Best defender 6.0 or less coming in Friday

    1. Ryan
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 3 days ago

      Brunt

    2. Moyesinho
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 3 days ago

      Van Dijk.

  17. The Royal Robin
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 3 days ago

    Did Eriksen get 1 or 2 BAPS?

    1. Differentiator
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 3 days ago

      2

  18. Junior ⚽
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 3 days ago

    Is anyone considering getting Alli in after his performance tonight?

    1. how now brown cow
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 3 days ago

      Look at the past 6.....

      1. Junior ⚽
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 3 days ago

        Fairly consistent

    2. Ryan
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 3 days ago

      Very good performance from him. Son should come back into the team though. Not sure if that will affect Ali at all.

      1. Junior ⚽
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 3 days ago

        Not sure if It would be a bit late now.

    3. The Big Fella
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 3 days ago

      Can't afford it, sadly. I think Liverpool players are better value and in better form. Could be a nice differential though

    4. fancy111
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 3 days ago

      For away games... last season he did the same. More points on away games

  19. Legomane
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 3 days ago

    Heaton (SUN)
    Valencia (MID) Alonso (STK) Smith (swa)
    Sigurdsson (BOU) Mane (MCI) Sanchez (CPL) Eriksen (wat)
    Origi (MCI) Kane (wat) Ibrahimovic (MID)

    Pickford (bur) de Roon (mun) Collins (lei) Pieters (che)

    1 FT, 0.1 ITB
    Thoughts much appreciated.

    Some ideas for next couple of weeks below. So many options may have to save this week and do a tripler or quadrupler next week...

    Kane>Costa or Augero
    Origi>Rondon or Benteke
    Mane>Mkhitaryan or Lallana
    Sigurdsson>Philips or Pedro

  20. rozzo
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 3 days ago

    Thoughts on how to get Heaton in for Pickford?

    Pickford Jaku
    Alonso Cedric Holebas Amat Love
    Sanchez Hazard Eriksen Siggy De Roon
    Costa Ibra Origi

    0.1 itb

    Was planning to do Eriksen to Lallana but now Siggy will become Lallana in a week or two.

    Cedric to Ake?
    Cheers

    1. Pat Bonner
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 3 days ago

      Cedric to ake looks good or get hennessy/grant

  21. how now brown cow
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 3 days ago

    This time last season spurs had 4 fewer points and we're in 4th.

    Such a tough league this year.

  22. Martial Law
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 3 days ago

    Heaton Foster
    Peters Friend Francis Brunt Cedric
    Haz Lallana Sanchez Eriksen Zaha
    Ibra Origi Negredo

    1. DaBoogie
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 3 days ago

      Zaha -> Africa Cup of Nations. Beware.

  23. Arteta
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 3 days ago

    Lads, what do you think about this?

    Walker and Origi (+3.1m in the bank) > Brunt and Costa

    I won't do it tonight but I really like both moves. Then my strikers would be Lukaku - Kane - Costa. I think I missed the Ibra train and I need to look elsewhere. I also need a differential in my mini league and all of them sold Costa last week. If Agüero starts and plays brilliant against Liverpool I may get him somehow but right now I think I'm fine without him. Kane is not worth his price tag at the moment but Watford is really awful and keeping him for one more week could finally repay the faith. He was so close to brace tonight and I think that missed penalty will make him even more motivated to score next time. I don't want to overthink it but I believe this attacking trio could be gold in the coming weeks. And as you all know - you can't have them all.

    1. @fpl_phenom
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 3 days ago

      lukaku ibra costa would be better but ye if you have him hold for the watford game... I had him and sold him already for Ibra. not soory to be rid to be honest... best of luck

      1. Arteta
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 3 days ago

        You did the right thing but I can't get such a quality defender as Brunt if I choose Ibra. Cheers mate!

  24. Pat Bonner
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 3 days ago

    Cedric to brunt now or wait for next gw?

    1. Ryan
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 3 days ago

      Drop Cedric. Not reliable enough and neither are Saints

    2. TLF
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 3 days ago

      Depends who your other defenders are and if you have any issues elsewhere in your team

    3. Pompel
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 3 days ago

      Thinking the same, might as well do it now if no otthe pressing issues. Or get Aké this GW. Baines also an option if back on pens

  25. @fpl_phenom
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 3 days ago

    walcott dropping tonight before any definite injury news, is it not crazy to sell him before we know more, the last info was a minor injury no?

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

      Yeah.

      1. @fpl_phenom
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 3 days ago

        when does the presser be?

  26. The Big Fella
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 3 days ago

    For Liverpool vs City, would you rather have:
    1) Can and Aguero;
    2) Firmino and Origi?

  27. George James
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 3 days ago

    Play one

    A) Amat
    B) Lovren
    C) Capoue
    D) Allen

  28. boombaba
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 3 days ago

    Jrod or Antonio ?

    1. Champione
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 3 days ago

      Antonio

    2. @fpl_phenom
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 3 days ago

      jrod after the next gw

  29. Mayo for Sam
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 3 days ago

    Walcott dropping tonight. Ditch for Lalana or wait for injury update? Also have Sanchez

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

      Depends on what you can afford.

    2. Kuqi Monster
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 3 days ago

      Wait

    3. FPL Virgin
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 3 days ago

      Walcott didn't train today. See above.