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The Watchlist Updated – Gameweek 15

Our weekly refresh of the Watchlist, taking in the next four to six Gameweeks, sees Liverpool’s assets come to the fore. Arsenal, West Brom and Spurs all feature prominently in our thinking, while Dimitar Berbatov leaps up the forward rankings ahead of four home games in the next six for Fulham…

Goalkeepers

Simon Mignolet holds firm at the top, in light of Sunderland’s impending double Gameweek 16, but with fixtures stiffening directly after that, Fantasy managers will be keen to plan an escape route.

Wojciech Szczesny looks a strong mid-term punt over the next few Gameweeks. Having recently recovered from injury, the Arsenal stopper now has four home fixtures in the next six (SWA, WBA, WHM, NEW) in addition to trips to Reading and Wigan and looks the safest route into the Gunners defence, with back-four rotation kicking in of late. West Brom’s fixtures also hold appeal but with Ben Foster ruled out for the next couple, uncertainty over his return sees him omitted from our thoughts for now.

Norwich’s John Ruddy continues his climb up the rankings; two goals conceded in his last six sums up the Canaries current resilience, while Pepe Reina and Fulham’s Mark Schwarzer are both favoured by the fixtures in the schedule ahead. The former has three home games in the next four (SOUT, wh, AVL, FUL) and with one goal conceded in their last four at Anfield, defensive returns could be on the cards for Brendan Rodgers’ side.

Asmir Begovic takes a drop, with just one home game in the next four, while West Ham’s horrendous schedule keeps Jussi Jaaskelainen out of our thinking for now.

Defenders

Jose Enrique crashes his way onto the top of the defender rankings after his switch to the left of Liverpool’s front three. With the aforementioned run of fixtures on the horizon, the Spaniard potential for both clean sheets and attacking returns looks particularly prosperous over the next few Gameweeks – priced at 5.9 in FPL, a move from Leighton Baines would also free up budget for those who have become disillusioned with owning the Everton man.

Liam Ridgewell takes a leap in our estimations as the schedule smiles a little kinder on West Brom. Steve Clarke’s troop have three strong home fixtures in the next four (STO, WHM, NOR) and with four clean sheets at the Hawthorns already, the Baggies could be primed for further points. Carlos Cuellar remains in our thoughts ahead of Sunderland’s double, though with less options between the sticks, he doesn’t fair quite as well as team mate Mignolet in our refresh.

Javier Garrido’s recent form, allied with Norwich’s defensive resolve, earns the on-loan left-back another climb. Garrido has now produced assists or bonus in each of his last three, in addition to a couple of clean sheets.

Leighton Baines and Rafael both suffer big drops this week. The fixtures are against the former and with no attacking returns in his last four, many are considering a move out in order to free up budget. Rafael has stuttered over the last three – United’s inability to keep out opponents, in addition to the return to fitness of Chris Smalling and Phil Jones, lessens his appeal considerably.

Kieran Gibbs gets the nod as our Arsenal defender of choice ahead of the Gunners’ kind run of fixtures, while Matija Nastasic, with five back-to-back starts, seems to have ousted Joleon Lescott as Vincent Kompany’s central defensive partner at City. With a single goal conceded over those five, the 5.5 priced defender offers us a relatively cheap route into the champions’ backline.

Ryan Nelsen, Nicky Shorey and Ciaran Clark are decent budget options. Shorey’s creativity from the Reading left has impressed of late and he also has a double on the horizon, while the QPR man will be hoping to take advantage of three home games (AVL, FUL, WBA) in the next five. Andre Wisdom is the cheaper alternative to Enrique in the Liverpool defence.

Midfield

Arsenal’s upcoming run of fixtures sees two of their midfield protagonists find a place in the top three. Santi Cazorla just edges it over Theo Walcott, in spite of the latter’s kinder FPL price. The return of Gervinho has brought uncertainty over Walcott’s starting berth but there’s no doubt he has the potential to outgun Cazorla if he retains a regular role; 20 points over his last two starts attest to that.

Raheem Sterling remains pivotal in our thinking. Guaranteed starts and with Liverpool in flourishing form, the 5.7 priced winger has produced double figures in two of his last three at Anfield – he’s set for plenty more investment in light of his upcoming schedule.

Gareth Bale climbed to second in the midfield rankings last weekend after producing a nine point haul in Spurs’ 3-1 win over West Ham. The Welshman will hold little fear heading into trips to Fulham and Everton – he has produced double figures on the road three times – and the following six Gameweeks (SWA, STO, avl, sun, RDG, qpr) look set to offer significant potential.

Marouane Fellaini comes back onto the radar after his one-match suspension last weekend. Granted, the fixtures are tricky for Everton but the Belgian’s role in “the hole” has wreaked havoc this term and he’ll be afforded plenty chances to add to his six goals and four assists, regardless of opponent. We feel that Fellaini is the most likely of the blossoming early season attacking midfielders to prove himself fixture proof.

City’s David Silva moves up as the champions prepare for three home games in the next four. While Roberto Mancini continues to rest and rotate his forward line, the Spaniard’s consistency of starts looks less likely to frustrate as the schedule begins to pick up pace.

Stephane Sessegnon holds steady with Sunderland’s double Gameweek edging ever-closer – he looks the most likely of Martin O’Neill’s midfielders to produce the goods. QPR’s fixtures earn Adel Taarabt a rise, while an injury to Youssouf Mulumbu prevents James Morrison from climbing higher with the Baggie’s improving fixtures – the Scot has dropped out of his regular role in “the hole” to cover in central midfield but could still take advantage of his schedule.

The likes of Juan Mata and Michu take a dive with stiffening fixtures. Mata has a blank looming in Gameweek 17 with tough opponents around that, while Michu suffers a bout of strong opponents that could restrict Swansea’s goal output in the next four Gameweeks. Like West Ham’s Kevin Nolan, he will have to prove himself fixture proof but, with strong alternatives available in Walcott, Silva and Sterling, the tide is shifting somewhat.

Forwards

Robin Van Persie remains at the top of the forward rankings in spite of back-to-back blanks. The schedule continues to offer the United forward chances of attacking returns, with trips to Reading and Swansea allied with home games against Sunderland, Newcastle and West Brom in the next six.

Luis Suarez looks primed for points in light of Liverpool’s strong schedule and could vie with Van Persie for our armband attention with three home games (SOU, AVL, FUL). Despite being a yellow away from a one-match ban, Suarez’s sensational form is too good to ignore.

Four home games in the next six brings Dimitar Berbatov into the top three. Fulham look full of goals under Martin Jol and the Bulgarian has been at the hub of most of their attacking endeavours – with Spurs, Newcastle, Southampton and Swansea set to visit the Cottage before the New Year, his mid-price appeal looks set to rise further. Rotation shouldn’t be a concern either – the Bulgarian is a rarity in that respect.

The double Gameweek 16 keeps Steven Fletcher high up the list, while Shane Long’s incredible home consistency earns the Baggies forward a climb. Long has scored or assisted in all seven of his home games and has three in four at the Hawthorns up next. Arsenal’s superb run of fixtures will surely see Olivier Giroud climb further over the next few if he starts to pick up in consistency, while Roberto Mancini’s rotation habit holds back Sergio Aguero and Carlos Tevez from moving higher up the list.

Spurs’ upcoming fixtures sees Jermain Defoe move up, though with question marks still remaining over his starting berth, we’re lessening our expectations, with Emmanuel Adebayor set to return from suspension in Gameweek 16. Christian Benteke’s recent form boosts his mid-price appeal as the likes of Rickie Lambert and Peter Crouch take a fall.

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  1. GYM JUNKIE
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 11 months ago

    mata > walcott.

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    1. Colonel Shoe 肝池
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      fella for me

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  2. Feanor
    • 15 Years
    11 years, 11 months ago

    Hope Mata stays benched so Berbatov comes on for me.

    Another 30 minute 1-pointer and he is out for good.

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  3. Manani
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 11 months ago

    I captained mata, either don't come in or score a brace when you come in

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    1. GYM JUNKIE
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      ouch

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  4. Parm
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 11 months ago

    He's just a fat Spanish c**t.

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    1. Chu Young Ping Pong
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      This.

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      1. The EJJ
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 11 months ago

        Come on boys.

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        1. rdpx
          • 12 Years
          11 years, 11 months ago

          oh come on that was a pretty funny post.

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  5. The Finnisher
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 11 months ago

    Mata at 8.9 gives a dilemma. Actually no it doesnt hes gone soon!

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    1. Chu Young Ping Pong
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      Got in at 8.8. I'm selling though. Tricky fixtures + a blank + a stupid fat coach

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    2. The Finnisher
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      Dunno who to get though with Fellaini/Walcott/Bale/Sterling.

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      1. Portuguese&Proud
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 11 months ago

        that's my midfield as well Silva might be an option

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      2. Bambi
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 11 months ago

        walcott

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  6. thehut
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 11 months ago

    Whats the mata with everyone on here?

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  7. Lateriser 12
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 11 months ago

    Those 3 letters. Please!

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    1. Timon
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      RVP?

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  8. Timon
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 11 months ago

    RAFATATION STARTS?

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  9. GYM JUNKIE
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 11 months ago

    cue HAZARD wagon

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  10. DLL18
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 11 months ago

    CHELSEA: Cech; Azpili, Ivanovic, D Luiz, Cole; Ramires, Romeu; Hazard, Oscar, Bertrand; Torres

    FULHAM: Schwarzer; Riether, Senderos, Hughes, Riise; Duff; Sidwell, Diarra, Karagounis; Berbatov, Rodallega
    .........................................................

    EVERTON: Howard, Hibbert, Baines, Gibson, Jagielka (c), Jelavic, Naismith, Distin, Osman, Pienaar, Fellaini

    ARSENAL: Szczesny, Sagna, Koscielny, Mertesacker, Vermaelen, Wilshere, Arteta, Ramsey, Cazorla, Walcott, Giroud
    .........................................................

    SOUTHAMPTON: Gazzaniga, Clyne, Fonte, Yoshida, Shaw, Puncheon Cork, Schneiderlin, Lallana, Ramirez, Lambert

    NORWICH: Bunn; Garrido, Bassong, R. Bennett, Whittaker; Pilkington, Johnson, Tettey, Snodgrass; Hoolahan; Holt
    .........................................................

    STOKE: Begovic; Shotton, Shawcross (c), Huth, Cameron; Walters, Whelan, Nzonzi, Adam, Etherington; Crouch

    NEWCASTLE: Krul; Simpson, Williamson, Coloccini (c), Santon; Anita, Tiote, Perch, Gutierrez; Cisse, Ba
    .........................................................

    SWANSEA: Tremmel, Rangel, Chico, Williams, Davies, Britton, Ki, Dyer, Hernandez, Routledge, Michu

    WEST BROM: Myhill; Jones, McAuley, Olsson, Ridgewell; Yacob, Mulumbu; Odemwingie, Morrison, Brunt; Lukaku
    .........................................................

    SPURS: Lloris Walker Gallas Dawson Verthonghen Sandro Dembele Lennon Dempsey Bale Defoe

    LIVERPOOL: Reina, Johnson, Downing, Agger, Skrtel, Allen, Gerrard, Henderson, Enrique, Sterling, Suarez
    .........................................................

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    1. The EJJ
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      Cheers, mate.

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    2. Brian (Not the Messiah)
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      thanks for the summary

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    3. The Finnisher
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      Dawson again...

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      1. Lateriser 12
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 11 months ago

        Yup. Saw that. Bale is soooo in.

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    4. LewanGOALski
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      so ManU line-up the only we don't know yet... :/

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    5. Joga Bonito®
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      What a massive waste of space Juan Mata is in my team.

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  11. Tadic is the new Eriksen
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 11 months ago

    Mata to Cazorla or Silva?

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    1. GYM JUNKIE
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      cazman

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    2. Brian (Not the Messiah)
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      Cazorla, fixtures.

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    3. Darth
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      cazorla or walcott

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  12. Screaming Midget
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 11 months ago

    It's currently looking like it might be best owning 0 Chelsea players until Rafa f-ks off.

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    1. DLL18
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      Defenders are your best bet.

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  13. Colonel Shoe 肝池
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 11 months ago

    glad i moved armband from mata to tev at the last minute....would be typical if he didnt start now either 🙄

    still...one hell of a deep squad if you can bench mata at home

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    1. 2nd Man
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      Balotelli and Aguero up front, sorry mate

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  14. I.K
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 11 months ago

    Mata >walcot done plez

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    1. GYM JUNKIE
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      caz

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  15. Yossi
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 11 months ago

    FFS, atleast play Marin if you're gonna drop mata....

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    1. Give The Todd Some Love
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      EXACTLY! Not f**cking Bertrand

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  16. Elwood
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 11 months ago

    West Ham Team out yet?

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    1. Jax
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      game's on at 8 so not yet

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    2. Keane There Dunne That
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      Yes it is.

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  17. isacki: full casual
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 11 months ago

    For once I just took a step back and watched Demi time as a spectator....

    I can't spectate anymore....

    DIE RAFA DIE

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    1. Blue-Ghosts
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      lol

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    2. Valar(Keith)
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      +1 billion.. hate him

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  18. TheSteady ¤ Wines th…
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 11 months ago

    Hmm.....

    Planning to do these transfers for the weekend now... looking tempting 😛

    Baines,Bego,Fletcher>Enrique,Szscesney,Defoe

    Just 0.0 M in bank after those !

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  19. Flying Assassins
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 11 months ago

    If anyone was to transfer Mata out who would you choose. My choices are... Which one?
    a) Bale
    b) Silva (already have Tevez

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    1. Flying Assassins
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      Or Cazorla but have walcott already

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    2. DLL18
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      Bale or Walcott would be my preference.

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  20. Chu Young Ping Pong
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 11 months ago

    Liverpool are down to 10 men before they've even kicked off as Stewart Downing is set to start.

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    1. Champy
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      ^^^^THIS^^^^

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    2. GYM JUNKIE
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      hear this every week.

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  21. Tadic is the new Eriksen
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 11 months ago

    Defoe or Berbatov?

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  22. TeamSteam
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 11 months ago

    Nothing on United yet?

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  23. cruzex
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 11 months ago

    rafael will start?

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    1. Chrisitis
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      jones, smalling, evans, buttner? really want rafa to start

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  24. HVT
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 11 months ago

    Rafa is a totall and complete utter langer.

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  25. My name is an echo
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 11 months ago

    anyone use Bitscores? seems to be completely offline!!

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    1. Jax
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      use xscores

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    2. GYM JUNKIE
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      use flashscore

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    3. Keane There Dunne That
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      Use live score. Ha

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  26. viciousrumour
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 11 months ago

    what is the deal with some matches starting at 8pm and others starting at 7.45?

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  27. Dial Square
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 11 months ago

    Why no Gibbs 🙁

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  28. Mílanista
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 11 months ago

    Almost time for the 2 most important lineups.

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    1. Jax
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      wigan and west ham

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      1. Adam West - Team Serbia for…
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 11 months ago

        f5 f5 f5

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      2. megatronaldinho
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 11 months ago

        wig wham * accompanied by a native american war cry

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  29. Blue-Ghosts
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 11 months ago

    will tevez start

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    1. crystalpalaceRus
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      hoping so lol

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  30. Manani
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 11 months ago

    surely if mata didn't play this match, he is due to start next match?

    anyway, mata>who?
    I don't want santi (already have giroud), already have silva+bale.

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