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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. Jay_
      9 years, 12 days ago

      Sanchez currently on 1 bonus

      1. Rainer
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 12 days ago

        BPS chance after the final whistle, careful now!

    • ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 12 days ago

      Rondon subbed
      Hrk on

    • Hybrid.power
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 12 days ago

      This is hilarious. Any other week the likes of Spurs and Arsenal would be hammering them in

    • 4. Arsenal FC
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 12 days ago

      Lovren close

      1. The Bandit
        • 15 Years
        9 years, 12 days ago

        Sounds like it's on some Merseyside council estate

      2. afcblegend
        • 14 Years
        9 years, 12 days ago

        Inaccurate post of the night goes to...

        1. 4. Arsenal FC
          • 9 Years
          9 years, 12 days ago

          thank you lol

    • RAFA THE GAFFA
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 12 days ago

      Hi

      What channel people catching Arsenal on? Any on kodi? Thanks

      1. *sigh*
        • 14 Years
        9 years, 12 days ago

        Phoenix Zodiac

        1. RAFA THE GAFFA
          • 9 Years
          9 years, 12 days ago

          Thanks

    • Sandy Ravage
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 12 days ago

      early predictions on the Chelsea v Arsenal score on Sat?

      1. 4. Arsenal FC
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 12 days ago

        3-0

    • Syd.
      • 16 Years
      9 years, 12 days ago

      Lovren looks like a Binman

      1. Bazzalona
        • 14 Years
        9 years, 12 days ago

        He's the spit of my neighbour.
        Who I don't think uses his brain for a living

        1. Syd.
          • 16 Years
          9 years, 12 days ago

          I could picture him in a donkey jacket

          1. Bazzalona
            • 14 Years
            9 years, 12 days ago

            The neighbours on crutches the daft idiot

    • Hect.OR 98th
      • 16 Years
      9 years, 12 days ago

      Rival I'm chasing has done something very odd. Played his WC and has loaded up with 4 Manchester players, got rid of Heaton and some other odd moves. He was in the top 500 at Xmas and 120 points ahead of me. I'll be around 60 behind after tonight with my WC intact. Game on.

    • denial
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      9 years, 12 days ago

      Stanislas subbed is negative craic

      1. Tansey
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 12 days ago

        pure stale banter

      2. SuperMario
        • 16 Years
        9 years, 12 days ago

        FFS

    • Az
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 16 Years
      9 years, 12 days ago

      Stan fail

    • Revival
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 12 days ago

      Not sure what Lovern trying there?

    • diesel001
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 12 days ago

      How are Spurs doing? Not much chat about them.

      1. Rainer
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 12 days ago

        Playing tomorrow.

        1. For Fuchs Sake
          • 16 Years
          9 years, 12 days ago

          Eh they're on now!

    • ILOVEBAPS
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 12 days ago

      Che CS still clean. Cheers Bobby

    • 4. Arsenal FC
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 12 days ago

      Is Costa even playing

      Moses POst

      1. Hybrid.power
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 15 Years
        9 years, 12 days ago

        Oh yeah, I have Costa...

      2. Tommyg
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 16 Years
        9 years, 12 days ago

        He score when he wants.

    • The Royal Robin
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 12 days ago

      Is Rose really injured?

      1. Revival
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 12 days ago

        Yes, went off in first half

      2. Team Cruel
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 12 days ago

        No. Just subbed for the banter

        1. The Royal Robin
          • 10 Years
          9 years, 12 days ago

          Yeah but is he going to be out for a while, or was it just a precaution you absolute foooooool.

      3. Business Cat
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 12 days ago

        Yes...but not badly

        1. The Royal Robin
          • 10 Years
          9 years, 12 days ago

          Whey, thanks BC. That's all I wanted.

      4. Pumpkinhead
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 12 days ago

        Got tackled and then immediately asked for a switch. Looked an injury to his foot/ankle don't know how serious it actually is. He limbed off.

        1. The Royal Robin
          • 10 Years
          9 years, 12 days ago

          Cheers.

    • afcblegend
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 12 days ago

      Moses was stupid close to scoring at the near post there. Chelsea to get another on the counter this 2nd half I reckon.

    • Jafooli
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 12 days ago

      Sanchez 90mins hopefully 😎

      1. Business Cat
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 12 days ago

        89min and a strop would be more fun

    • diesel001
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 12 days ago

      Would take a Sunderland goal here.

    • Hybrid.power
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 12 days ago

      Few weeks ago I dropped Siggy, Alonso and Anichebe for Stanislas, Defoe and Daniels. Why....why did I do that....

    • joersherman
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 12 days ago

      Out: Rose Giroud & Stanislas
      In: Coleman Lukaku & Siggy

      Got exact money. Already got Baines. Good for -4?

      1. Hybrid.power
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 15 Years
        9 years, 12 days ago

        Just wait for the week to be done

        1. joersherman
          • 9 Years
          9 years, 12 days ago

          Coleman going up tonight so wont be able to see tomorrows games

    • 4. Arsenal FC
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 12 days ago

      siggy gaol

    • Syd.
      • 16 Years
      9 years, 12 days ago

      Swansea goal

      2-1

    • diesel001
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 12 days ago

      Siggy - what a player

    • Jafooli
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 12 days ago

      Swans goal

    • FPL Virgin
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 12 days ago

      Has anyone got triple Spurs?

      1. Garlana
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 12 days ago

        Yes....

      2. Teahupo'o
        • 14 Years
        9 years, 12 days ago

        Yep. Alli Eriksen Kane.

      3. Business Cat
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 12 days ago

        Rose Alli(c) & Eriksen 🙂

      4. Cok3y5murf
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 12 days ago

        Yes, with Rose as one of them

      5. The Royal Robin
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 12 days ago

        o/

      6. Lumberjack
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 12 days ago

        Walker Alli Kane. CS at least...

      7. Yellin' in my Ear
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 12 days ago

        Alli, Eriksen, Walker

    • Judeksi
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 12 days ago

      Spurs having 85% ball possession and over 6 goal attempts on 2nd half so far.. please score already!

      1. threeputt
        • 16 Years
        9 years, 12 days ago

        serves 'em right for knocking my beloved wycombe out on 90+7

    • Danstoke82
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 12 days ago

      Siggy goal

    • Exdeo
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 12 days ago

      does anybody know why Daniels is not playing?

      1. CloudSky
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 12 days ago

        Injured.

      2. *sigh*
        • 14 Years
        9 years, 12 days ago

        Banged knee on training

    • Dr Dream
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 12 days ago

      Are Spurs actually playing in a vacuum?....is anything happening at all ?

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

        Need to hoover up the points. Oh dear.

      2. diesel001
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 12 days ago

        Sounds like lots of possession and long shots, but no good killer final ball

    • 4. Arsenal FC
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 12 days ago

      Alli -->Siggy