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Watchlist Update – Shift among forwards as Chelsea options tumble

We’ve updated the Watchlist after a manic few days of Fantasy Premier League action.

Going into Gameweek 16 there have been major changes among the forwards.

Meanwhile, Chelsea options take a tumble while a battle continues at the summit of the midfielders section.

The biggest change going into Gameweek 16 is that the top of the forwards section has finally been vacated by Sergio Aguero (£11.3m). His recent injuries and no-shows have pushed him down to sixth place as Fantasy managers focus more on Manchester City’s midfield rather than their attack.

Taking his place at the top of the pile is Tottenham striker Harry Kane (£12.5m) who has scored or assisted in each of his last four matches and still has a favourable run of fixtures ahead of him. He is closely followed by Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang (£11.3m) who has three goals and an assist in his last four and also has favourable fixtures on the horizon.

Raúl Jiménez (£6.0m) takes the place of Marko Arnautovic as the best budget forward following the West Ham man’s injury. The Wolves striker is proving excellent value for money this season, having either scored or assisted in four of his last five outings. The fixtures aren’t quite as great as a few weeks ago but the newly-promoted side still have Newcastle (away) and Bournemouth (home) before Liverpool (home), although Jiménez has proved he can even register points against the big boys.

Callum Wilson (£7.0m) simply cannot stop scoring which is why he also climbs the charts, although arguably the biggest riser Aleksandr Mitrovic (£6.7m). It has been a topsy-turvy season for the Fulham striker, scoring five goals in his first six matches, blanking for the next six in a row. However, in the last three matches, he has a total of 18 points from two goals and an assist. Reinvigorated under Claudio Ranieri and with good fixtures coming up, Mitrovic could well come back into the template soon.

Replacing Arnautovic as the West Ham representative among the forwards is Javier ‘Chicharito’ Hernandez (£6.3m), who has three goals in his last five outings. Also, in the four matches prior to Gameweek 16, he had actually registered more attempts on goal than Arnautovic from fewer minutes.

Things are tight at the top of the midfielders charts with Mohamed Salah (£13.0m) still holding off competition from Raheem Sterling (£11.6m) and Leroy Sané (£9.4m). Liverpool’s trip to Bournemouth and Manchester City’s top-six clash with Chelsea definitely forms a part of that decision this week, that and the fact that, theoretically, Sterling and Sané are more likely to be rotated than Salah.

Eden Hazard (£11.0m) has slipped down to seventh place given Chelsea’s struggles of late. The player himself has actually produced plenty of chances in recent weeks but his attacking players are not converting those chances, hurting his appeal.

Felipe Anderson (£7.2m), Richarlison (£7.1m) and Christian Eriksen (£9.2m) have all gone above the Chelsea man. Spurs’ Danish midfielder especially seems to be back to his best, providing four assists in the last three Gameweeks. Kieran Trippier has been absent for some of those allowing him a greater role in set pieces once again and even when they played together against Southampton, the Englishman’s corners were often taken short for Eriksen to cross in. An injury doubt over Trippier plays into his owners’ hands going forward.

Andrew Robertson (£6.5m) and Aymeric Laporte (£6.1m) remain the top defensive options despite their recent absences. We still believe they will play more often than not over Christmas and the defensive records of their respective clubs are too good to ignore.

Marcos Alonso (£7.1m) has dropped to fourth amid Chelsea’s recent struggles and their upcoming clash with Manchester City. Matt Doherty (£5.0m) goes above him as he continues to tick over with returns, a goal or an assist in each of his last two matches.

Christopher Schindler (£4.3m) and Aaron Wan-Bissaka (£4.2m) are the budget options lower down the rankings while Lewis Dunk (£4.5m) comes in for the suspended Shane Duffy.

Lukasz Fabianski (£4.6m) and Hugo Lloris (£5.4m) are the risers in the goalkeeper section as their fixtures continue to appeal.

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1,923 Comments Post a Comment
  1. R.C
    • 6 Years
    5 years, 3 months ago

    Do we really think Arsenal can keep clean sheets?

    1. Don Kloppeone
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      I think the selling point for Bellerin and possibly Kola is more bonus and assist/ attack potential, combined with some good fixtures.

      I’m trying to weigh up if they are that great still

    2. goriuanx
      • 13 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      They can but probably far and few between.

      1. Dr. Mantis Toboggan
        • 7 Years
        5 years, 3 months ago

        Sayings said wrong

    3. SAKA AND EMILE SMITH ROWE
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      Certainly wouldn’t rely on them too but may keep one tomorrow

    4. FPL_adict
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      they are terrible at the back. hopefully koscielny's return will help. kolasinac seems a good pick for 4.9 Mil

    5. IAWC ( It's a Wonderfu…
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      surely they can keep 2 over next 3

  2. Ahmed Adam
    • 6 Years
    5 years, 3 months ago

    is Kane a rotation Risk This Game week?

    1. Niho992
      • 5 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      i would like to he be benched, so he will be back in starting XI vs Burnley for great C option.

    2. #FPLBhuna
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      Think he plays

      Son probably at risk

    3. azz007
      • 5 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      Yes, must win game againast Barca

    4. KGFC
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      I think Kane plays. Might get subbed if Spurs are leading comfortably.

  3. diesel001
    • 7 Years
    5 years, 3 months ago

    Hazard looking like he will drop in price tonight

    1. goriuanx
      • 13 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      Can't wait to bin him. Don't think Sane starts tomorrow so might have to swallow another drop and wait a week.

      1. IAWC ( It's a Wonderfu…
        • 6 Years
        5 years, 3 months ago

        y sane wont start with no mendy in a big match?

    2. Amey
      • 5 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      Holding him tight 😉
      Expecting good points long term from him.

  4. azz007
    • 5 Years
    5 years, 3 months ago

    best replacemnt Mane > ???
    already have Sane, Rich, Hazard .

    1. Botman and Robben
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      Sterling?

  5. #FPLBhuna
    • 7 Years
    5 years, 3 months ago

    Captain

    A) salah
    B) laca

    Play 1
    1) awb
    2) fraser
    3) success

    1. La Roja
      • 12 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      A2

    2. Amey
      • 5 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      Laca
      Fraser

    3. azz007
      • 5 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      wouldnt be suprised if Bmouht get the W . not clear cut this game

      1. IAWC ( It's a Wonderfu…
        • 6 Years
        5 years, 3 months ago

        really they faded badly vs arsenal and utd in second half

    4. Ha.
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      B2

    5. E25
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      B2

  6. R.C
    • 6 Years
    5 years, 3 months ago

    Delph nailed now with Zinchenko out?

    1. avfc82
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 14 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      Is Zinchenko definitely out? No mention of him in the presser.

    2. KGFC
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      Should be... But it's tough second guessing Pep!

  7. Rash
    • 6 Years
    5 years, 3 months ago

    I could do Arnie and kiko to laca and bellerin -4?

    Fab
    Doherty Robbo Alonso dunk
    Sterling sané siggy Fraser
    Auba Wilson

    Pat Arnie kayal kiko

    1. BenDavies
      • 11 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      go for it, good transfer.

  8. AnfieldLad
    • 9 Years
    5 years, 3 months ago

    Plan 1 out of
    A) Gunnarsson
    B) Wilson
    C) Doherty
    D) WB

    1. how now brown cow
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      B

    2. Hasselbaink Forever - Defoe…
      • 10 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      c

  9. Team Cruel
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    5 years, 3 months ago

    Sarri on Emerson Palmieri: "Emerson is a good option. I have to consider some details. For example, without Alonso, we could have problems at set pieces."

    So Alonso is only in the team for set pieces?

    1. dicky2014
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      Yes and Man City are hardly a big set piece team.

    2. Speedu
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      Lol, did he mean direct free kicks( luiz and willian steal most of those
      Or do he mean attacking or defencing set pieces... 🙂

      1. IAWC ( It's a Wonderfu…
        • 6 Years
        5 years, 3 months ago

        the latter i think

  10. Spokey
    • 8 Years
    5 years, 3 months ago

    Who would you pick?
    A) Camarasa - On set peices and now also penalties. 4.6.
    B) Paterson - Striker, but for how long? Comments from pressers suggest he possibly wont be when the other strikers are fit.
    C) Snodgrass - On set peices. Nice upcoming fixtures.

    1. La Roja
      • 12 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      C

    2. how now brown cow
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      C

    3. Rex Lapis
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      C

  11. how now brown cow
    • 9 Years
    5 years, 3 months ago

    Best Alonso replacement up to 5.6?

    Still taa? (Have robbo)

    1. william prunier
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      Bellerin

    2. azz007
      • 5 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      west have cover

    3. #FPLBhuna
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      Bellerin

    4. Amey
      • 5 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      Bellerine for next 6
      Then get taa

      1. Kuzser
        • 6 Years
        5 years, 3 months ago

        This

    5. ryacoo
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      TAA or Kolasinac

    6. Spokey
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      Bellerin or Kolasinac

  12. yer old da
    • 14 Years
    5 years, 3 months ago

    So Laporte, TAA, Doherty and AWB four of my five defenders. Best 5th defender priced 4.5m or less?

    1. william prunier
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      Yedlin covers the fixture rotation nicely

    2. Amey
      • 5 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      Schindler

      1. weaver93
        • 12 Years
        5 years, 3 months ago

        this.......

    3. Krafty Werks
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      Yedlin

  13. R.C
    • 6 Years
    5 years, 3 months ago

    Among the following who all will start?

    1. Alonso
    2. TAA
    3. Sane
    4. Gundogan
    5. Diangana
    6. Son

    1. azz007
      • 5 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      5 and maybe 6

    2. william prunier
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      4 & 5 most at risk

    3. maratus
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      All but 6

    4. avfc82
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 14 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      From reading Sarri's comments today, I believe Alonso will start. TAA and Sane too in my opinion.

      4 and 5 benched for sure.

      6 is 50/50.

  14. Pegboy
    • 13 Years
    5 years, 3 months ago

    Is Stuart Armstrong a viable rotation option/4th midfielder?

    1. JWilson3
      • 11 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      Think Armstrong could be the main beneficiary of Hasenhuttl's 'new manager bounce', as for your question it depends on what formation you usually set up with?

      1. Pegboy
        • 13 Years
        5 years, 3 months ago

        Would switch between 4-3-3 (bench Armstrong) and 3-4-3, depending on fixtures. I'm just experimenting with different WC set-ups.

        Also considering a power 5 at the back and a kind of 4/4/2 or 5/3/2.

    2. Spokey
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      yes. Have been considering him myself.

  15. goriuanx
    • 13 Years
    5 years, 3 months ago

    The fact that Sarri is even discussing Emerson vs Alonso is so unsettling.

    1. Niho992
      • 5 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      Sarri really dont like Emerson. He said he prefer Alonso cause defending set pieces, and if Emerson play they are weak in that case in defence. I think Alonso will play.

    2. Pukki Party
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      He was asked i guess

    3. SuperDan
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      Emerson ahould really be starting but he’s 5 inches shorter than Alonso and Sarri doesn’t like that.

      1. IAWC ( It's a Wonderfu…
        • 6 Years
        5 years, 3 months ago

        pretty weird tho

  16. Niho992
    • 5 Years
    5 years, 3 months ago

    not worth Bellerin for Alonso (-4) right ?

    1. weaver93
      • 12 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      right

    2. KGFC
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      Nopes

  17. KLOPPS AND ROBBERS... the s…
    • 9 Years
    5 years, 3 months ago

    So what do we think of Martials chances of playing?

    1. Giroud Depardieu
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      I'm not one to sit on the fence, so.........50/50

  18. chaser123
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 6 Years
    5 years, 3 months ago

    Who 3 would you bench out of:
    A) Alonso
    B) Mahrez
    C) Success
    D) AWB
    E) Snodgrass

    1. Krafty Werks
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      ACD (C)

      1. chaser123
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 6 Years
        5 years, 3 months ago

        Haha!

        If I now told you that I actually currently have Barkley rather than Snodgrass but could make the transfer for -4, would you stick with your answer or just play Alonso?

        1. Krafty Werks
          • 9 Years
          5 years, 3 months ago

          If it was my first hit so a -4 total for the gameweek i'd do it, if it's conducive of a -8 or more then i'd stick and play Alonso.

  19. La vida FPL
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    5 years, 3 months ago

    Bellerin or Kolasinac?

    1. KGFC
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      Bellerin safer... But personally prefer Kola.. find him very purposeful when making forward runs

    2. FPL_adict
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      kola. arsenal have been rubbish at the back and i prefer kola only for his attacking potential @4.9

  20. Kuzser
    • 6 Years
    5 years, 3 months ago

    So Trippier and Arnie out...What to do here?
    1) Trippier-> Bellerin/kola, play Fraser and camarasa
    2) play awb, keep trippier, Arnie-> Jimenez/ Chicha 
    3) Trippier-> bellerin/kola, Arnie-> Jimenez/Chicha for -4
    4) save ft, then reassess 

    Fab 4.0
    Taa Digne awb (trippier, schindler)
    Sane sterling Anderson Fraser camarasa
    Auba Kane (Arnie)

    1. weaver93
      • 12 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      2

    2. Rex Lapis
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      2
      How long Trippier out?

  21. Jinswick
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    5 years, 3 months ago

    I like Sane long term, but concerned about him starting this week. If in a WC do you think it’s worth starting with say Siggy (WAT) or Martial (FUL) and then keep enough cash in the bank to switch to Sane (who has Chelsea away this week) next week?

    1. La Roja
      • 12 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      Martial would be great pick this GW but is he fit?

    2. goriuanx
      • 13 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      Yep - Siggy.

    3. FPL_adict
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      no way he is not going to start vs. chelsea

      1. IAWC ( It's a Wonderfu…
        • 6 Years
        5 years, 3 months ago

        this

    4. Flaming Flamingo
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      I was in a similar predicament and decided to bring him in now. Worst case scenario he doesn't start but at least you save a transfer.

    5. avfc82
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 14 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      I'd get Sane in now, if he starts he returns points, but even off the bench he could still do damage.

    6. maratus
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      Sane price is going up like mad.
      I would jump the Sane train for sure.

      They face Chelsea next game, im quite sure City will play their best team.
      Also Chelsea def has not been that good in past couple games.

    7. IAWC ( It's a Wonderfu…
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      he will start this week .Not sure on the concerns .Sterling and sane both will start.Its either jesus or mahrez

  22. FPL_adict
    • 6 Years
    5 years, 3 months ago

    Start Wan Bis (whu) or Kenedy (WOL)?

    1. Krafty Werks
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      Kenedy

    2. Speedu
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      At the moment AWB, Kenedy could start on the bench

  23. Starky22
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 5 Years
    5 years, 3 months ago

    A. Alonso Arnie > Laca Kola
    B. Alonso Arnie > Laca Digne
    C. Arnie > Mitro
    D. Martial Arnie > Schurrle Laca
    ???

    1. The 12th Man
      • 10 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      Ive just done B but was close with option A.

      C is also a good option.

      1. Starky22
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 5 Years
        5 years, 3 months ago

        Martial play this week??

        1. The 12th Man
          • 10 Years
          5 years, 3 months ago

          Against Fulham, of course. Its only Mourinho you have to worry about.

          1. Starky22
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 5 Years
            5 years, 3 months ago

            His ‘tight’ hamstring has me worried.

    2. FPL_adict
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      i think i'm going to regret not doing C

  24. CarrollsPonytail
    • 7 Years
    5 years, 3 months ago

    Current WC draft. Any advice?

    Fabianski (Patricio)
    Laporte TAA Kolasinac (AWB, Schindler)
    Sane Son Anderson Richarlison (Gunnarson)
    Kane (VC) Auba (C) Wilson

    1. SAKA AND EMILE SMITH ROWE
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      Would downgrade Patricio, Fabs Fixtures are brilliant

      1. SAKA AND EMILE SMITH ROWE
        • 7 Years
        5 years, 3 months ago

        You prefer double Spurs attack over City? I’d personally downgrade Auba to Laca and find a way to get Sterling for Son

        1. CarrollsPonytail
          • 7 Years
          5 years, 3 months ago

          Finding it tough to find the cash for all of Sane, Sterling, Kane & Auba. Clearly Sterling is a necessity looking at these responses though...

          1. IAWC ( It's a Wonderfu…
            • 6 Years
            5 years, 3 months ago

            not really

      2. IAWC ( It's a Wonderfu…
        • 6 Years
        5 years, 3 months ago

        this

    2. Captain Haddock
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      I would take Sterling on wc

    3. StoichkovFPL
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      Where is Sterling?

  25. corderz
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    5 years, 3 months ago

    What's latest on Martial? Is he likely to play?

  26. KGFC
    • 7 Years
    5 years, 3 months ago

    Would you punt on Austin this week? Just feel like that game has goals in it... And I have a forward vacancy to replace Arnie.

    1. FPL_adict
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      very short term pick. last gw was his first goal this season, and he almost always gets subbed

  27. Captain Haddock
    • 9 Years
    5 years, 3 months ago

    A) Hazard (MCI)
    B) Kane (lei) -4

    I will propably WC after next gw. Thanks!

    1. Ha.
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      B

    2. FPL_adict
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      arsenal fwd (-4)?

  28. Ha.
    • 8 Years
    5 years, 3 months ago

    Alonso > Doherty on WC?

    1. Captain Haddock
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      I would

    2. RAFA THE GAFFA
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      Yes

    3. KGFC
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      I wouldn't... Alonso hasn't been at his best recently but still is one of the seasons top scorer. Someone mentioned that he has scored 39 points from last 8 matches which is almost 5 ppm. I have both Alonso and Doherty btw. So I'd say have both if you are on a WC.

      1. Ha.
        • 8 Years
        5 years, 3 months ago

        Just wondering if it saves a future transfer. Would give me money ITB to upgrade a 7m mid to 9.5m.

        1. KGFC
          • 7 Years
          5 years, 3 months ago

          Absolutely, if you can make good use of the extra funds then definitely go for it. I just think Alonso's fixtures after City are really good and therefore might be worthwhile sticking with him. But that's just my opinion 🙂

      2. FPL_adict
        • 6 Years
        5 years, 3 months ago

        i am not sure if his attacking potential is worth the 1.5 Mil over D.Luiz

        1. KGFC
          • 7 Years
          5 years, 3 months ago

          I get where you're coming from and Alonso's recent performances have been anything but inspiring. It's just that Alonso has a tendency to end up high on the scoring charts for a defender. If I remember correctly he has scored more than 160 over the last two seasons. So for me he is someone I prefer to stick with than lose him and try to get back when he starts hauling.

    4. maratus
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      For sure not. Wolves def is awful.

  29. The Polymath
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    5 years, 3 months ago

    Thinking of Hojberg---> Anderson (So takes over if Sane or Sterling don't play)
    meaning Alonso---> 4.1

    If yes which 4.1?

  30. The 12th Man
    • 10 Years
    5 years, 3 months ago

    Transfers done.
    gtg?
    Fabianski
    Digne,TAA,Doherty
    Sterling,Dilva,Richarlison,Fraser
    Aubamayang(c), Kane, Lacazette(vc)

    Hamer,AWB,Camarasa,Duffy.

    Duffy > Kolasinac or Schindler next week.

    1. FPL_adict
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      If huddersfield win 1-0, it's because of you

      1. The 12th Man
        • 10 Years
        5 years, 3 months ago

        lol

    2. Rash
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      Wow impressive front line

      1. The 12th Man
        • 10 Years
        5 years, 3 months ago

        decided to have a little fun.