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31 January 2017 4678 comments
Mark Mark
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Tuesday treats us to no less than seven Premier League fixtures as Gameweek 23 gets up and running.

Arsenal’s home encounter with Watford has earned Alexis Sanchez the top spot in our Captain Poll yet again, with the Chilean bagging a goal or assist in nine of the last ten Gameweeks.

Spurs make their way to Wearside with Harry Kane, Dele Alli and Christian Eriksen all in fine form.

We’ve handed the latter two places in this week’s Scout Picks with the Black Cats hampered by injuries and suspension as they attempt to clamber out of the basement.

Kane, meanwhile, bagged third in our Captain Poll on the back of six goals and two assists in five.

We’re keeping a keen eye on mid-price midfielders Junior Stanislas and Matt Phillips ahead of clashes against Palace and Middlesbrough.

Both are in form and, crucially, have fixtures in Gameweek 26 and 28 – at present, Bournemouth and West Brom are two of only six sides guaranteed to feature on both occasions.

The same applies to Swansea pair Gylfi Sigurdsson and Fernando Llorente as Southampton roll up to the Liberty Stadium. Both were amongst the goals in the Gameweek 22 win at Anfield – their second victory in three since the departure of Bob Bradley.

Burnley’s Andre Gray is also a man in form – indeed, with five goals in as many matches prior to Leicester’s visit to Turf Moor, he earned a rare place in the Scout Picks.

All six of those matches get underway at 7.45pm, leaving Liverpool and Chelsea to play out the Tuesday fixtures in the 8pm kick-off.

Roberto Firmino bagged a brace in his previous Anfield appearance and could be key as the Reds attempt to avoid a fourth straight home loss in all competitions.

With a goal or assist in 16 of his 20 top-flight outings this term, Diego Costa was the most transferred in forward for the Gameweek at a time where the Eden Hazard exodus continues at pace, with over 122,000 FPL managers parting company with the Belgian ahead of tonight’s deadline.

Mark Mark created the beast. He's now looking to tame it.

  1. Morgs
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 2 days ago

    Ffs what happened to rose???

    1. Postman Ty
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 2 days ago

      He's probably the most frequently injured player on their team. Don't act surprised.

      1. Morgs
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 2 days ago

        Okay.

        What happened to Rose?

        1. Postman Ty
          • 11 Years
          9 years, 2 days ago

          Not sure actually, was just being cheeky. Something with his left leg.

        2. Business Cat
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 11 Years
          9 years, 2 days ago

          Got his ankle trod on...didn't look serious, managed to limp off.

        3. afcblegend
          • 14 Years
          9 years, 2 days ago

          He's probably the most unresponsive FFSer on this site. Don't act surprised.

      2. Teahupo'o
        • 14 Years
        9 years, 2 days ago

        Ridiculous comment.

        1. Postman Ty
          • 11 Years
          9 years, 2 days ago

          Accurate comment.

  2. GHB
    • 15 Years
    9 years, 2 days ago

    Rose going to miss a probable clean sheet here and then Boro at home.

    So frustrating

    1. McQueen
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 2 days ago

      He is the one of the worst transfers one month ago, as strange as it seems. He's out though.

    2. The Tinkerman
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 2 days ago

      Yep, chosing him over Walker was a big mistake. Seemed clear at the time... better PPG and always getting further forward on average position maps.

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

      Will he miss Boro for sure?

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

    Sanchez 2nd half brace incoming....

    1. Pumpkinhead
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 2 days ago

      Giroud off on the 89 min and then 2 pens both Sanchez unassisted.

  4. Wilshere Knowledge
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 2 days ago

    Giroud is the physical embodiment of the Gerrard slip.

    1. Pumpkinhead
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 2 days ago

      v fine

  5. Pumpkinhead
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 2 days ago

    My captain seems to bring out the best in every relegation battle team they play.

    1. Postman Ty
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 2 days ago

      know how you feel mate. know how you feel.

  6. Syd.
    • 16 Years
    9 years, 2 days ago

    Dirty Luiz back on

  7. Make United Great Again
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 2 days ago

    What's happening with Spurs?

    1. HonestBlatter
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 2 days ago

      Nada. Dead team

      1. Make United Great Again
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 2 days ago

        Ffs. Relying on Alli & Eriksen heavily

  8. Greenbackbøøg…
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 2 days ago

    Anything happening in the Spurs game?

    1. Pumpkinhead
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 2 days ago

      Sunderland came to play. Rodwell should be off with a Red. They haven't really clicked just yet.

    2. M.A.G
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 2 days ago

      Rose injured , nothing special and one of spurs' worst performance so far

    3. Sandy Ravage
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 2 days ago

      literally nothing, it's half time.
      Spurs have been as poor as Sunderland have been good.

  9. Hybrid.power
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    9 years, 2 days ago

    Come on Defoe

  10. Rainer
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 2 days ago

    At least this will be Girouds last start!

  11. The Bandit
    • 15 Years
    9 years, 2 days ago

    Luiz in desperate need of a hair drier. A lot of scalp on show there 😛

  12. camarozz
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 2 days ago

    Having a mare again. 6 points from 5players including Alli capt. For duck sake.

    1. Cookie Kid
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 2 days ago

      It's ok, everyone is having a mare!

  13. Team Cruel
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 2 days ago

    2,5 hours left of deadline day, still time to sell Giro to China.

    1. Sandy Ravage
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 2 days ago

      do they eat donkeys in China?

  14. Fred54
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 2 days ago

    Its Spurs. Ounce of expectation causes them to be crap.

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

    Son is so selfish. Spurs much better when they play 3-5-2 urghh

    1. how now brown cow
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 2 days ago

      He is an ideal impact sub in my eyes. I'd expect him to make way for Janssen around the hour.

  16. Cookie Kid
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 2 days ago

    "Liverpool have taken dry January to new levels."

  17. Colonel Shoe 肝池
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 2 days ago

    wonder how many more players will take the china yuan

  18. Rupert The Horse
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 2 days ago

    Cash out on Watford or wait for a bit?

    1. diesel001
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 2 days ago

      Wait IMO

    2. Rainer
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 2 days ago

      Wait till Giroud goes off

    3. Knowledgeable meerkat
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 2 days ago

      Depends on the odds and stake

      1. Rupert The Horse
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 2 days ago

        £10 @6/1. Offer £32

        1. trinzoo
          • 11 Years
          9 years, 2 days ago

          Not yet.

        2. Knowledgeable meerkat
          • 9 Years
          9 years, 2 days ago

          I'd hold for now

    4. Wilshere Knowledge
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 2 days ago

      Watford have looked more likely to score.

    5. Rupert The Horse
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 2 days ago

      Thanks guys. I'll hold.

  19. how now brown cow
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 2 days ago

    Watford weakened team and cup exit seems a distant memory.

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

      Ian Wright gave Watford a bollocking on BBC. I guess his words have been playing on loop at the training ground since then.

  20. SirStevieG
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 2 days ago

    9 players and on absolutely freaking nothing

  21. Godot - Fashanu Zealand
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 2 days ago

    No Scoutcast tonight?

    1. Lawrø
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 2 days ago

      Tomorrow I believe

      1. Godot - Fashanu Zealand
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 2 days ago

        Looking forward to it, thanks!

  22. Gamst - Up (?) the Rovers
    • 15 Years
    9 years, 2 days ago

    I did VvD > Rose instead of Bellerin. Maybe he'll score more anyways.

  23. 4. Arsenal FC
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 2 days ago

    Do Arsenal care about midweek games? Bournemouth, Everton, Swansea last year and now Watford

    I'm sure there are plenty more, this is just off the top of my head

  24. Weasel Boy
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 2 days ago

    Second half still to come lads. Goals a plenty for Watford and Sunderland.

  25. Crow
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 2 days ago

    Hazard negredo punishment is hard to swallow

  26. Knowledgeable meerkat
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 2 days ago

    Hazard and Negredo > mirallas and Kane has gone well

    1. Cookie Kid
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 2 days ago

      Still looks stronger long-term for me

  27. Lizard Lips
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 2 days ago

    9 points 9 players (inc captain)
    looking at the worst score ever at this rate!

    1. 4. Arsenal FC
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 2 days ago

      Burnley sign Robbie Brady

  28. Rolls-Royce
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 2 days ago

    Feel like Ibra will go big tomorrow. Hopefully sanchez gets something out of this

  29. Individual
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 2 days ago

    Oh Arsenal.

    Am a Gooner and was worried this was happen. But I thought we were due smashing a relegation candidate.

    Jeez.

    Let's hope it galvanises us and Sanchez scores a brace (assisted by Giroud assist brace as a send off)

  30. Ógie
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 2 days ago

    Sigurdsson seems to back to old consistent self after that baron patch he had