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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. JAC THE CAT
    • 12 Years
    8 years, 1 month ago

    Who would you sell for a Spurs midfielder

    A, Zaha
    B, Sane

    1. We Will Klopp you
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      B

    2. Ha.
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      B

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

      B

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

      Neither

      1. JAC THE CAT
        • 12 Years
        8 years, 1 month ago

        Any reason why?

    5. MTPockets
        8 years, 1 month ago

        a

      • Over Midwicket
        • 14 Years
        8 years, 1 month ago

        B but both awful

      • The Bandit
        • 15 Years
        8 years, 1 month ago

        Both 😉

        1. JAC THE CAT
          • 12 Years
          8 years, 1 month ago

          Believe me WR, I’ve tried!

      • Syd.
        • 16 Years
        8 years, 1 month ago

        You might get the answer tomorrow

        Quite possible Zaha gets done for a dive

        1. JAC THE CAT
          • 12 Years
          8 years, 1 month ago

          Cheers Syd

    6. FantasyTony
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      Why are people going crazy for Ogbonna? I understand the double game week but there must be something else.

      What do you know that I don't??????

      1. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
        • 15 Years
        8 years, 1 month ago

        west ham defender, dgw and decent fixtures after

        Not difficult to understand to be honest

        1. diesel001
          • 9 Years
          8 years, 1 month ago

          but West Ham are crap

          1. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
            • 15 Years
            8 years, 1 month ago

            last 2 games, short term perspective. Before they were amazing after 3 cs

            Not a bad shout having one defender from west ham i'd say and decent fixtures after.

            Not sure how it's so confusing to see why people are picking ogbonna or w ham defenders

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

              Jay Rod will gun them down by himself.

            2. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
              • 15 Years
              8 years, 1 month ago

              they are a bit crap but i'd be tempted to jump on and gamble

      2. Athletic Nasherbo
        • 8 Years
        8 years, 1 month ago

        Double and same good fixtures after. May have missed the boat as I got him in for 4.3m

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

        I'm guessing it's the expected minimum 6 points v WBA, then anything extra v Spurs.

        I went for Masuaku a few weeks back as I expect him to bring in some attacking returns soon.

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

        Got him a few rounds back at 4.3

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

        Cheap nailed nice fixtures and a pretty defencely minded manager.

        What is there not to like at his price it will be easy bench him also.

    7. IAWC ( It's a Wonderfu…
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      A)
      Fab
      Ota christy oggy dunk
      Haz Salah son Arnie
      Kane Aguero
      Subs: Elliot rlc quaner mee
      0.1 itb(-8)
      B)
      Adrian
      Ota christy dunk oggy
      Haz Salah Arnie son
      Kane morata
      Subs: Elliot rlc quaner mee
      1.6 itb(-8)
      C)
      Fab
      Ota christy oggy dunk
      Haz Salah son Arnie
      Kane morata
      Subs: Elliot rlc quaner mee
      1.4 itb(-4)

      D)
      Lloris
      Ota christy dunk oggy
      Haz Salah Arnie son
      Kane morata
      Subs: Elliot rlc quaner mee
      0.4 itb(-8)
      Which one it is
      Reply plsssss

      1. IAWC ( It's a Wonderfu…
        • 8 Years
        8 years, 1 month ago

        Which one is better for long term. Or are these moves stupid??

      2. NachoMan
        • 10 Years
        8 years, 1 month ago

        A

      3. J T
        • 8 Years
        8 years, 1 month ago

        Simplify what you’re asking, you may get more feedback

        1. IAWC ( It's a Wonderfu…
          • 8 Years
          8 years, 1 month ago

          So only I posted my team with complete description wthout just posting my moves. Ur thoughts??

          1. HashAttack
            • 8 Years
            8 years, 1 month ago

            it's a lot to try and evaluate ... after a couple of minutes, I see the defenders are the same in all 4!

            1. IAWC ( It's a Wonderfu…
              • 8 Years
              8 years, 1 month ago

              OK fine i will just post my moves

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

      Adrian
      Otamendi, Dunk, Masuaku
      Salah, Sterling, Arnie, RLC, Hazard
      Kane, Morata

      Pope, Kenny, DCL, Christensen

      1FT, 0 ITB

      Hazard > Alli
      Morata > Aguero? (-4)

      1. IAWC ( It's a Wonderfu…
        • 8 Years
        8 years, 1 month ago

        Yes

    9. ChadW98
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      Anyone reckon that Coutinho will start tomorrow since it may potentially be his last game for LFC?

      1. Over Midwicket
        • 14 Years
        8 years, 1 month ago

        You'd think he'll start. With Salah maybe out, they really need him..

      2. lilmessipran
        • 13 Years
        8 years, 1 month ago

        off to barca

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

        Can’t just leave without saying goodbye to the fans

      4. FPL_Hazards
        • 13 Years
        8 years, 1 month ago

        Cout is staying till summer

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

      Is Son and Kane not enough for the dgw? it would mean being able to have Aguero.

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

        Who would be the alt to Aguero ?

        1. ooooo
          • 8 Years
          8 years, 1 month ago

          Firmino

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

            And who would your extra DGW transfer be if you opted out of Aguero?

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

        I've gone for 6 dgw players.

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

        One more?

    11. 1justlookin
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      So do we think Christensen will get his place back?

      I posted earlier about bringing in Otamendi for him which didnt seem like it was welcomed which surprised me. Is that because Stones is due back soon??

      Really don't fancy a Spurs defender

      1. Athletic Nasherbo
        • 8 Years
        8 years, 1 month ago

        Christensen will play against Arsenal. However you’ll have to monitor as he’s not nailed now

        1. Tim Canterbury
          • 14 Years
          8 years, 1 month ago

          He wasn’t the only player rested

        2. J T
          • 8 Years
          8 years, 1 month ago

          He was ill not rotated. He’s nailed

      2. AYLD28
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        8 years, 1 month ago

        If you want out, go Vert

      3. J T
        • 8 Years
        8 years, 1 month ago

        Chris will be back this week

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

          what about long term mate? MCI's fixtures look strong for defensive returns.

          1. J T
            • 8 Years
            8 years, 1 month ago

            It looks good for him I think, Chris Ota Jones looks ideal

            1. J T
              • 8 Years
              8 years, 1 month ago

              Or stones if you don’t already have Otamendi

    12. ralfb
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      Morata to kane(c) worth a -4? Or are chances Kane will not play due to illness?

      1. mrwinner
        • 8 Years
        8 years, 1 month ago

        I'm in the same position. Currently keeping hold of Morata with Son (C)

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

          I got son so far, too, for haz

          1. mrwinner
            • 8 Years
            8 years, 1 month ago

            Yup, I did Haz for Son also. If no news I am very tempted to stick with Son (C) and hope the punt pays off.

        2. AYLD28
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 10 Years
          8 years, 1 month ago

          I’m in the same position but with Aguero. Really stuck what to do.

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

            At least you know Kun is playing non stop now.

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

        Sitting at this these traffic lights waiting for the light to green...

      3. yakirh
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 1 month ago

        I am with you guys
        Waiting for news

    13. Over Midwicket
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      KDB might be okay for Watford. Should definitely start the following GW. Might just keep..

      1. Yozzer
        • 8 Years
        8 years, 1 month ago

        Hard to have KDB on bench when you can go with DGW players

        1. J T
          • 8 Years
          8 years, 1 month ago

          This

          1. Zladan
            • 8 Years
            8 years, 1 month ago

            +1

      2. Reiger
        • 10 Years
        8 years, 1 month ago

        KDB to a spurs mid is a must.

    14. NachoMan
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      Help needed please trusted FFS community. Down to this choice for me...

      a) Kane (TC), Arnie, Son IN -8
      b) FREE HIT with six DGW's.

      Current team is;

      Fab
      Maguire, Ota, Jones, Alonso
      Sterling, Salah, Hazard, Gundogan
      Morata, Firmino

      Free Hit team would be;

      Ryan
      Maguire, Ota, Masuaku
      Alli, Arnie, Son, Lanzini, Sterling
      Kane (c) Kun

      1. HashAttack
        • 8 Years
        8 years, 1 month ago

        I've gone for a FH - ended up deciding against Arnie & Lanzini double up ... just don't think Lanzini has shown enough if you look at his 2 games averages ... seems to be a lack of outstanding defenders this week so risking the double WHU defence

        Adrian
        Maguire, Ota, Cresswell
        Arnie, Alli, Son, Sterling
        Kane, Kun, Vardy

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

        A

        Save free hit for later when virtually no one except Swansea and WBA players have a game!

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

          How much points would you lose in this horrible GW?
          Probably 20

    15. FPL Mentor
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      Gomes (vomit)
      Christensen Jones Lindelof
      Eriksen Son (vc) Sterling Sanè Arnautovic
      Kane (C) Firmino

      (Elliot, Wilson, Mee, Mbemba)
      -8

      Defence a bit of a horror show tbh and needs addressing.

      A. Gomes 》 Adrian (-4)
      B. Christensen 》 Cresswell/Masuaku (-4)
      C. Stick

    16. The 12th Man
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      Improve this FREE HIT team.

      Adrian
      Otamendi,Maguire,Masuaku
      Erikson,Alli(vc)Arnautovic,Sterling
      Kane(c)Aguero,Vardy

      Hennessey,Carroll,Long,Kenny

      1. I Member
        • 10 Years
        8 years, 1 month ago

        Very similar to what I have atm. Maybe one of the Spurs mids to Mahrez and upgrade either Maguire or Adrian to Vertonghen or Lloris?

        1. The 12th Man
          • 12 Years
          8 years, 1 month ago

          Could do that. Will have a look.

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

        see above .. same except Cresswell / Son vs Masuaku / Erikson

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

      Son or Arnie?

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

        Son.

    18. Tim Canterbury
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      The invincibles drew 12 games city have drawn 2 with more than half the season gone lolz. Already a better season. They will probably lose one or two but still better

      1. Tim Canterbury
        • 14 Years
        8 years, 1 month ago

        I predict p38 w31 d5 l2

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

          wow

    19. the snazzy viking
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      No replies last time out..

      Pick one:

      A) Agüero, RLC + Arnie
      B) Firmino/Vardy, Arnie + Richarlison +0.7m

      Leaning slightly towards B because that allows me some sort of path into getting Stones the next week

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

        A

      2. IAWC ( It's a Wonderfu…
        • 8 Years
        8 years, 1 month ago

        A

      3. the snazzy viking
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 1 month ago

        Thanks both

    20. doy
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      Who will score more in GW22?:

      A) Atsu
      B) Vertonghen (double)

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

        B

      2. DF
        • 12 Years
        8 years, 1 month ago

        B (12 I reckon - great pick)

      3. AYLD28
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        8 years, 1 month ago

        Vert easy

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

        Cheers lads, better do that Mbemba --> Vert trf then!

    21. DF
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      Francisco Femenía Far

      any he chance he plays?

    22. Rainer
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      Just in case anyway was planning on knocking around to see if he was feeling alright, don't!

      http://www.spurs-web.com/app/harry-steps-home-security/

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

        Well that was moronic of them.

        Steps up security but let's them post a picture of his house.

    23. The Special Wan
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      I just bought Adrian for the DGW but am curious to know if he misses the 1st game completely & is automatically subbed. Will he be available for the 2nd game against spurs?

      1. doy
        • 8 Years
        8 years, 1 month ago

        He will only be auto subbed if he doesn't play both matches.

        1. The Special Wan
          • 8 Years
          8 years, 1 month ago

          Thanks

      2. Bielsa's Blue Bucket
        • 14 Years
        8 years, 1 month ago

        The game doesn't update till after all games have finished.

    24. ooooo
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      DDG
      Ota Jones Christ
      Salah Sterling Son Rich
      Kane Firmino DCL

      A) Rich to Alli
      B) Firmino to Aguero

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

        A

    25. dunas_dog
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      Is there any Salah update? Could he still play week 22 or safe to go on basis he won’t?

      1. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
        • 15 Years
        8 years, 1 month ago

        didn't train according to some reports

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

        Not pictured in training today.

      3. mir
        • 16 Years
        8 years, 1 month ago

        Think its a given he won't play now till City game on 14th Jan. A nice rest.

      4. We Will Klopp you
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 1 month ago

        Start but have adequate cover on bench is my plan

    26. The Royal Robin
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      Is this worth it?

      DDG Christensen Richarlison > Lloris Ogbonna Alli -8

    27. adz0rz
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      Who do you think i should bench?

      Dunk (BOU)
      Depoitre (lei)

      Team looks like;

      Elliott (Speroni)

      Jones Gomez Otamendi Dunk (Simpson)

      Alli / Hazard / Sterling / Arnoutovic

      Kane / Firminho

      Thanks!

    28. BobB
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      Sanchez almost certain to be a City player on the next two weeks

      1. Syd.
        • 16 Years
        8 years, 1 month ago

        No

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

        Leave in the summer

    29. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
      • 15 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      currently only have spurs players in my team. Shall I go for arnie?

      1. doy
        • 8 Years
        8 years, 1 month ago

        Yes or Lanzini

    30. Gobigorgohome
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      a) Mee(Liv) + 4 points
      b) Ogbonna

      A or B?

    31. Ray Kinsella
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      Is there any reason to think having Kane, son and vertonghen isn’t a good idea?

      1. william prunier
        • 10 Years
        8 years, 1 month ago

        It's what I'm eyeing up

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

        Good idea, just hope Son isn't rested for 1 of the matches.

    32. FantasyTony
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      Courtois + Choupo-Motoing + Morata > Lloris + Arnie + Firmino for a -8?

      Yes or no?

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

        nope Morata is bad and next couple games arent the best I would not be taking hits to get him

        1. FantasyTony
          • 8 Years
          8 years, 1 month ago

          Other way around. Getting the gang on the right in.

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

        Yep

    33. Fpl Richie
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      Just got in. What happened to RLC?

    34. Tim Canterbury
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      Anyone got more that Kane, Son, Arny, Adrian, Ogbon. Even considering Eriksen for -8 for Salad

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

        will Kane play both?

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

        A few people will play their free hit chip

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

          how does that work? you can play only one free hit and that transfer lasts for just one week? im not quite sure

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

        Adrian
        Son
        Erickson
        Davies
        Chicarito...took a flyer on him just for fun..