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31 December 2017 4044 comments
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Sunday’s pair of Gameweek 21 matches get underway at midday as Crystal Palace welcome Manchester City to Selhurst Park.

The latest teamsheet twist from Pep Guardiola sees both Sergio Aguero and Raheem Sterling drop to the bench, with Leroy Sane and Gabriel Jesus joining Bernardo Silva in the front three.

Ranked fifth and seventh top captains for Gameweek 21, Aguero and Sterling have been backed by 7.2% and 4.8% with the armband against the only side yet to register a clean sheet in front of their own fans.

Over 219,00 FPL managers drafted in Sterling on the back of three successive double-digit returns, though it’s worth noting that he’s emerged from the bench to score in two of his three sub appearances this season.

A big haul from the ever-present Kevin De Bruyne could have an impact on the FPL standings – 4.05% have handed the Belgian the armband as he goes in search of a sixth double-figure haul of 2017/18.

City arrive with the league’s best defensive record on the road, claiming more shut-outs (six) and conceding fewer goals (five) away from home than any side.

Yet the Eagles have proven a reliable source of goals at home – indeed, they have scored exactly twice in seven successive matches at Selhurst Park, which includes clashes with Chelsea and Arsenal.

With a goal or assist in all but one of those seven encounters, Wilfried Zaha has played a pivotal part in their renaissance under Roy Hodgson.

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

  1. Aftermath
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 1 month ago

    Pogba,Lingard, DCL-> Son,Arnie,Quaner (-8)
    Yay or nay?

    1. ILOVEBAPS
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      Yep

  2. FPL ZB
    • Has Moderation Rights
    • 8 Years
    8 years, 1 month ago

    Arnie or lanzini? Set piece appeal against WBA

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

      Arnie has been lucky recently, still going for him though

  3. Mcgugan
    • 15 Years
    8 years, 1 month ago

    Panic hit WC:

    Adrian - Elliot

    Christensen - Jones - Otamendi - Mee - Mariappa

    Salah - Son - Sterling - Arnie - Lingard

    Aguero - Kane - Quaner

    Any advice? I have 0.5 ITB. Views in particular on Christensen, Lingard, Mee and Quaner.

    Thanks!

    1. gunner 2727
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      Lose lingard and upgrade Christensen to alonso

  4. Hedge
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    8 years, 1 month ago

    Was all set on Aguero to Kane. Now he's hit the woodwork three times in two games and Jesus if out:

    a) Stick with Aguero > Kane
    b) DCL and Haz to Kane and Albrighton
    c) Firmino and Haz to Kane and Alli/Eriksen

    1. AttackAttackAttack
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      B. Aguero is a good shout with Jesus out.

      1. Hedge
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        8 years, 1 month ago

        Cheers, leaning that way too

  5. Fred54
    • 11 Years
    8 years, 1 month ago

    *Adds Harry Kane to twitter feed for straight from the side of mouth news*

    *Sees this tweet*

    https://twitter.com/HKane/status/945669662821552128

    *Decides its not worth it.*

  6. Dr Dream
    • 13 Years
    8 years, 1 month ago

    What if Harry Kane hasn't got a cold....

    What if it's actually MAN FLU !!

  7. EmreCan Hustle
    • 13 Years
    8 years, 1 month ago

    Mee to Vert

    OR

    Sane to Alli

    Have Eriksen, Arnie and Kane atm...

  8. el polako
    • 8 Years
    8 years, 1 month ago

    Is it time to sell Coutinho, apparently bookies stopped taking bets on him leaving for Barca.

    1. Fred54
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      The house always wins.

    2. Tabbara
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      Just saw liverpool training photos not practicing, a chance he won’t start tomorow

      1. EmreCan Hustle
        • 13 Years
        8 years, 1 month ago

        Source?

        1. Tabbara
          • 9 Years
          8 years, 1 month ago

          Twitter account LFCSnapped
          Salah also no training

          1. EmreCan Hustle
            • 13 Years
            8 years, 1 month ago

            Cheers.

    3. faux_C
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      He's not leaving in Jan.

      1. el polako
        • 8 Years
        8 years, 1 month ago

        How do you know ?

        1. faux_C
          • 13 Years
          8 years, 1 month ago

          Just have a read from some decent sources instead of the tabloid rubbish. Barca can't afford him and Liverpool have no need to sell.

          1. el polako
            • 8 Years
            8 years, 1 month ago

            What do you suggest Wall Street Journal ?

    4. el polako
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      Might just do Cout to Alli for DGW and then re-asses.

  9. FPL Maldini
    • 11 Years
    8 years, 1 month ago

    With KDB and potentially Silva out for the Watford clash.

    Is there really much of a rush to get Kun in ?

    1. Netley Lucas
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      Certainly... not.

    2. AttackAttackAttack
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      Few community has been waiting for a aguero or Jesus injury all season. We're just excited, but no rush I suppose.

  10. JJeyy
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 1 month ago

    Firmino + Hazard + Sane ---> Kane + Arnie + Alli (-8)

    Yes or no?

    1. ILOVEBAPS
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      Sideways at best

  11. Team Cruel
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 1 month ago

    Couldn't one of you Londoners take one for the team and ring on Kane's doorbell to check on his status? Here is a golden opportunity to go down in history as a proper FFS hero. In 100 years time people will tell legends about how you that gloomy New Year's Eve 2017 saved the FPL season for thousands of dedicated players.

    1. Arctic monkeys
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      May even become on Mark's payroll like Powell, who knows

    2. Top 210 Club
      • 15 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      On it m8

  12. Rash
    • 8 Years
    8 years, 1 month ago

    Thoughts on this potential free hit please

    Current team

    Pickford Elliot
    Christensen otamendi Kenny mee naughton
    Salah coutinho richarlison hazard sterling
    Morata firmino niasse

    To

    Adrian Elliot
    Otamendi Alonso Jones 3.9 3.9
    Sterling son alli lanzini Arnie
    Kane aguero 4.5

    The obvious upside is the free hit team could score considerably more than my current team.

    Downside is I'd be left with haz morata which I want rid of asap with no Kane and naughton who's banned

    Some feedback much appreciated 🙂

    1. Chenku╰☆╮
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      Looks very good.

      1. Chenku╰☆╮
        • 11 Years
        8 years, 1 month ago

        Take -4 for next gw and get Kane for morata and has..

    2. _figu
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      Like it a lot.

    3. ewangri
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      Similar position here.

      It looks good. Who knows with Haz and Morata, they are well rested and will have a good run at LEI bri and BOU.

    4. Rash
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      I'm seriously tempted by it especially with salah and coutinho possibly missing out also

    5. Rash
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      Also if I was to FH are Alonso and Jones the best bets? Hard to spot nailed clean sheets this gw

  13. _figu
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    8 years, 1 month ago

    Hazard Morata out for Eriksen Aguero? (-4)

    1. No_Mo_Salah?
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      Personally keeping Morata so would just do the one.

      1. _figu
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        8 years, 1 month ago

        Yeah. Money saved would allow me to get Jones in for Kabasele next week. Probably better move long term.

    2. Lone Wolf FPL
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      I'm thinking about it

      1. _figu
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        8 years, 1 month ago

        Chelsea still has good fixtures. And if KDB is out long term that hurts City a lot. Silva still a question mark. Don't think I'll take the hit. Especially when it allows me to get Jones next week.

        1. Lone Wolf FPL
          • 10 Years
          8 years, 1 month ago

          I can still get Jones but not sure the hit worth it, yeah

  14. La vida FPL
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    8 years, 1 month ago

    Is it overkill to have 5 dgws? Worry I might be tearing up my squad for this.

    1. faux_C
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      Yes it is, unless you also want them longer term.

    2. Netley Lucas
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      Depends who they replace and who they erm, are.

    3. _figu
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      I'm getting 1 Spurs mid. Likely Eriksen.

      Arnie is a decent option too. Wouldn't bring in any Spurs/Hammers defender for a hit.

    4. gunner 2727
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      It's a bit heavy... but if you can see two easy moves from ones you don't want them fine

    5. Volley127
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      Depends how many hits & who you're getting rid of. On the face of it 5 does seem like you bit be going OTT though.

    6. Granville
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 16 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      Games are 48 hours apart. Some will be benched, others will be subbed

  15. JONALDINHO
    • 8 Years
    8 years, 1 month ago

    Who's the best striker to partner Kane with? Do you go big with Kun or go with Firmino/Vardy for a more balanced team?

    1. Netley Lucas
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      Hoping by the time I do get around to dumping Morata his form will have improved

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

    Should I sell Pogba or KDB for a spurs midfield?
    Dont think he will anymore info before deadline on KDB injury

    1. AttackAttackAttack
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      Definitely sell pogba. Tough call on KDB.

  17. ludaslol
    • 8 Years
    8 years, 1 month ago

    Anyone using Triple Captain or to risky? Will there be more DGWs

    1. boombaba
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      I might TC kane. I just think he will play and I don’t know how else a better TC will turn up in the season fixtures and form wise. Possible of course but even then that player may be rested rotated injured etc

      1. ktk_interista
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 15 Years
        8 years, 1 month ago

        The super explosive and consistent Mo Salah says hi. He also won't have 2 games in less than 48 hours.

        1. boombaba
          • 13 Years
          8 years, 1 month ago

          Yeah true but my last point remains. He could get injuries before his dgw. Rested or rotated and with champ league games it’s possible.

    2. Anathallo
      • 16 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      There will be more DGWs. Could be a great pick or get 2 points playing 1 game. It's a gamble, but a decent shout. Personally I think he will play both, but not going to use TC as I had planned.

  18. FDMS All Starz
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 1 month ago

    which 3 woudl you start next GW?

    Jones-Christensen-Kenny-Dunk-Mbemba

  19. Reuser
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    8 years, 1 month ago

    Looking at Sane and Hazard to Arnie and Alli/Son for free this week.

    Does leave me with enough ITB to do Firmino to Aguero for -4.

    Any thoughts?

  20. Rik Waller
    • 8 Years
    8 years, 1 month ago

    Hot topic on potential Kun transfer? Could be a season defining decision.

    1. Arctic monkeys
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      He isn't scoring lots of goals recently.

      1. Hedge
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        8 years, 1 month ago

        Could have scored at least three in the last two

    2. Top 210 Club
      • 15 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      Plus less service now too

  21. TheTinman
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 1 month ago

    Kane must be fit surely

  22. BENFICA É MERDA
    • 8 Years
    8 years, 1 month ago

    KDB out for a -4?

    A- Alli
    B- Arnie
    C- Lanzini

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

      I didn’t see the match but do you reckon he is def out?

      1. BENFICA É MERDA
        • 8 Years
        8 years, 1 month ago

        I have Salah, Coutinho and KDB. Can't risk having all that money wasted when on top of that there's a dgw

  23. TheTinman
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 1 month ago

    69pts all out

  24. Garfield1001
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    8 years, 1 month ago

    1FT and £4.5m ITB

    Pope
    Alonso Ogbonna Jones Otamendi
    Coutinho Salah Arnie Richarlison
    Aguero Firmino

    Elliott Niasse RLC Mee

    A) Firmino to Kane (free)
    B) Aguero to Kane and Richarlison to any Spurs mid (-4)

    Opinions appreciated!!

    1. Top 210 Club
      • 15 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      B

  25. nolunolu
    • 11 Years
    8 years, 1 month ago

    A) Haz & Richarlison > Son & Alli

    B) Has & Pogba & DCL > Son & TC & Aguero (-4)

  26. Rinseboy
    • 14 Years
    8 years, 1 month ago

    2 frees who should I remove from Haz KDB Morata and RLC?

    Or lose all 4 of them for a -8 for Erkisen Alli Arnie and Kane?

    Pope Speronni
    Jones Otta Kenny Ogbonna Hunemieser
    Salah Hazard Sterling KDB RLC
    Morata Firmino DCL

  27. TheTinman
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 1 month ago

    Surely City just buy a back up striker? Can see Sterling getting some games up front too

    1. gunner 2727
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      Alexis bid incoming id say...

  28. weaver93
    • 14 Years
    8 years, 1 month ago

    Speroni to Adrian -4

    Other GK is Eliiott???

    1. FDMS All Starz
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      same dilalema, not sure if speroni was dropped or if it was tactical like before

      1. weaver93
        • 14 Years
        8 years, 1 month ago

        looks like he wont get back in, after clean sheet vs City..

    2. Adams6
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      I did it for fabianski out and have Elliott. West Ham fixtures are pretty good for ages after the DGW.

      1. weaver93
        • 14 Years
        8 years, 1 month ago

        thanks adam

  29. Granville
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • Has Moderation Rights
    • 16 Years
    8 years, 1 month ago

    Scenes when City play with a false 9 and Aguero is benched

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

      Think this is possible?

    2. JONALDINHO
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      Would Aguero not play false 9?

  30. Positive vibes
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 1 month ago

    Hi, which move is better for gw22?
    A.  Rich to Alli (going Kaneless)
    B.  Morata to Kane
    Already have Son and no Hazard
    Thanks.

    1. weaver93
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      b