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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. Conk
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 3 days ago

    Anyone know whats up with fpl discovery?
    And any kind soul have top 10k average score and number of players left?

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

    Sounds like a boring transfer but ... ake to holgate?

    1. DA Minnion (Former great)
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 3 days ago

      You're right.That is boring.

    2. Carlton P
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 3 days ago

      Hold tight, 6 minutes left

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

      Well, I did Amat to Holgate. Thats crazy.

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

    I went on FPL Discovery to check the average and I bricked it, until I realised it was last week's average

    Where are the updates?

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

      There's a note in the sidebar: "Gameweek 23. Sorry for a delay, I've got some technical issues, will update the blog as soon as I fix them!"

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

    David Luiz!

    Doubt him now, doubt him now.

    1. Twisted Saltergater
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      9 years, 3 days ago

      Shame he's not playing Mignolet every week

      1. jurgenklopp.8
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 3 days ago

        this

  5. ᶠᶦˡᵗʰʸLucre $$$
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 3 days ago

    Mannone now on 3 BAPS 😎

    1. *sigh*
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 3 days ago

      Nice one.Might start captaining him home games.

  6. Mooster©️
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 3 days ago

    why didn't daniels play for bournemouth today? does anybody know?

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

      Knock in training.

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

        tnx.

  7. DA Minnion (Former great)
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 3 days ago

    Igahlo to China for 20 million.
    The world has gone mad.
    He wouldn't score in fit.

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

      Not even a marquee player

  8. Lallana_
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 3 days ago

    Just realized Arsenal have Chelsea next. Expect a big performance or for ArsenalFanTV to go mad?

    1. jurgenklopp.8
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 3 days ago

      for some reason I expect arsenal to win that.

    2. FPL Maldini
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 3 days ago

      Is Arsenal TV on channel 4?

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

    Do people think snoddy will start tomorrow?

    1. DA Minnion (Former great)
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 3 days ago

      Yeah

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

    Wtf happened to Spurs?

    So many Qs

    1. Jazz!
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 3 days ago

      It's spurs, fully expected it

    2. Van der Faart
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 3 days ago

      We've gone back to being Spursy

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

      Sunderland were 50% lucky and 50% good today imo

    4. Van der Faart
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 3 days ago

      To be honest Rodwell should have seen red early on for what can only be deemed as an assault on Dembele. Referee lost control after that
      Expect another refereeing demotion

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

    What is the average looking like?

    1. DA Minnion (Former great)
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 3 days ago

      Fairly average.

      1. Crow
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 3 days ago

        Get beaned..

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

    Looking to eventually double up on Coleman & Baines (by GW26) but which one would you prefer for the next 2 GWs? (BOU, mid)

    1. jurgenklopp.8
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 3 days ago

      C

  13. Van der Faart
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 3 days ago

    Repost. Need some advice please

    2FT. Would like to roll one but need to use them this week I think.

    Anichebe to Carroll
    Stan to Carroll

    Leaves me like this for next GW

    Foster (Heaton)

    Brunt Alonso Coleman (Jones Pieters)

    Sanchez Eriksen Phillips Lallana (Carrol)

    Carroll Ibra Kane

    Pull the trigger if Andy Carroll is confirmed fit?

    1. Jayv807
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 3 days ago

      How much ITB at the moment? Stanislas doesn't have any blanks coming up, so may want to hold onto him and transfer out someone who isn't playing GW 26 or 28 or both. I.e Jones or Pieters or Lallana (although Liv have Hull next week)

  14. DA Minnion (Former great)
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 3 days ago

    Palace getting better at the back. Have got sakho now.
    Pva looking enticing.

  15. Blue Gaffer
    • 16 Years
    9 years, 3 days ago

    Brought in Walcott instead of Siggy for a one week punt...

    Sanchez & Walcott-------Hazard & Eriksen yes or no?

    1. Sam (Team Sam)
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      9 years, 3 days ago

      No.

      Just swap Walcott for Siggy.

      You could easily hold him for another week though

  16. ᶠᶦˡᵗʰʸLucre $$$
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 3 days ago

    Sky Sources saying Ake to Bournemouth could still be on........

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

      Cutting it fine ...

    2. ★Kuntheman★
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 3 days ago

      Would be awesome if it goes through

    3. FPL Maldini
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 3 days ago

      4.1m

      He has to go back

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

    Any Bournemouth fans on here that can shed a bit of light on Lewis Grabban? Good signing?

  18. Sam (Team Sam)
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 16 Years
    9 years, 3 days ago

    Sorry, I'm sure this was asked earlier.

    Just got back from the dire Arsenal game.

    How bad does Rose's injury look? Back next week? Worth swapping for Walker?

    1. Van der Faart
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 3 days ago

      Wait for news but he will probably miss weekends game

  19. Lallana_
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 3 days ago

    Thoughts on this move for a -4? Rondon with a great game next but he has been shocking.

    Rondon>Lukaku
    Ozil>Sigurdsson

    No blanks either

    1. A.T
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 3 days ago

      Yep

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

        cheers

  20. Dr Dream
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 3 days ago

    Unlucky night for the furthest forward for the away side. http://members.fantasyfootballscout.co.uk/matches/855396/ Good position though.

    1. PvA
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 3 days ago

      Yeah, looks decent, 0 on target though

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

      Twice as many touches in the box as #9, who usually dominates that stat!

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

        For non-members wondering who this is... it's Jack Rodwell, buy him ASAP!

  21. Flynny
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 3 days ago

    I'm thinking of investing in Coleman tonight to beat price rise.....

    If I go through with my plans for next 3 transfer I will only have 0.1 spare at best...

    Is it worth the gamble and getting Coleman before he has even played?

    Surely the chance ofor him getting crocked tomo is minimal....thanks

    1. A.T
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 3 days ago

      Yeah do it.

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

        Think I will!

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

        Are you sure? I'm thinking about doing Friend > Coleman and going 4-4-2.

  22. Hurricane Gilbert
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 3 days ago

    None of the top four teams won tonight. That must be the first time this season?

    1. ★Kuntheman★
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 3 days ago

      Happened in GW 1 too

      1. ★Kuntheman★
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 3 days ago

        Never mind, Chelsea over Crystal Palace in top 4

  23. Espen8
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 3 days ago

    Anyone else considering Dann? Lovren looks like he´s dropping tonight.

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

      Bought him shortly after Big Sam took over.

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

    Tony Pulis confirms #WBA have taken Marc Wilson on loan from Bournemouth

    1. DA Minnion (Former great)
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 3 days ago

      Left back. Get Brunt back up the field.

      1. A.T
        • 15 Years
        9 years, 3 days ago

        Will he start do you think?

        1. DA Minnion (Former great)
          • 13 Years
          9 years, 3 days ago

          Yeah could do if he's fit enough. Pulis had him at Stoke and must rate him when he's brought him in.

  25. MartialMatas
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 3 days ago

    Looking at doing Giroud -> Lukaku and Pogba -> Siggy tomorrow
    sound good?
    2FT 1.2 ITB

    1. Van der Faart
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 3 days ago

      They look good. Lord knows why you have Pogba.

  26. suddenorgan
    • 15 Years
    9 years, 3 days ago

    Play Holebas (BUR) over Stanislas (eve) next week?

  27. Firminooooo
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 3 days ago

    Go back Ake, go back Ake, go back Ake.

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

    Kone was said to be going to Palace on 5 Live. Now Palace have Sakho ... Kone to Everton?

    1. A.T
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 3 days ago

      No

    2. Spike ⚽️
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 3 days ago

      Isn't it Kone from Everton because that's gone through

  29. PvA
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 3 days ago

    Score check

    1. Van der Faart
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 3 days ago

      28 with Ibra Jones and Coleman to go.

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

      27 Ibra Pogba Jones Coleman left

    3. Point-one short
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 3 days ago

      30 from 10 after BPS, Ibra to play

    4. Cookie Kid
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 3 days ago

      28 with 3 to go

      Average

  30. UpAndAway
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 3 days ago

    Is Baines and Coleman too much Everton? Have Daniels and want to get rid.

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

      Not for me