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28 December 2014 2817 comments
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Sunday’s final match takes place at St James’ Park as out-of-sorts duo Newcastle and Everton go head-to-head.

Having ended Chelsea’s unbeaten start to the season, Alan Pardew’s side have subsequently lost each of their last three, though in Papiss Cisse, they have a forward in form – the Senegal striker took his tally to eight for the campaign by spoiling United’s clean sheet on Friday afternoon. We’ll also be keeping an eye on our Spot the Differential pick Moussa Sissoko – the Frenchman has scored or assisted in three of the last four in front of his own fans.

The Toffees have lost three of their last four as second-season syndrome kicks in under Roberto Martinez. A run of eight matches without a clean sheet has persuaded many Fantasy managers to look for alternatives to Leighton Baines – the visitors’ chances of keeping out their opponents have been dealt a blow after Tim Howard and Phil Jagielka were ruled out through injury. Further up the pitch, Martinez has dropped Romelu Lukaku, Ross Barkley and Kevin Mirallas to the bench as he shuffles his pack to deal with the festive schedule.

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  1. Ady87
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 1 day ago

    Hutton on for 3 bps?

    1. The ghost of a Pug's g…
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 1 day ago

      yes

    2. The Machine
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 1 day ago

      Will lose them

      2 or 1

      1. Robbens Diving Instructor
        • 13 Years
        11 years, 1 day ago

        how do you know?

        1. The ghost of a Pug's g…
          • 14 Years
          11 years, 1 day ago

          trolling

          1. The Machine
            • 12 Years
            11 years, 1 day ago

            Only trying to help. You're welcome

            1. The ghost of a Pug's g…
              • 14 Years
              11 years, 1 day ago

              talking rubbish.

        2. The Machine
          • 12 Years
          11 years, 1 day ago

          Dispossessions

      2. The ghost of a Pug's g…
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 1 day ago

        How do you figure that, brains?

      3. Goodfella
        • 11 Years
        11 years, 1 day ago

        Why?

  2. The ghost of a Pug's g…
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 1 day ago

    Anyone know average of top 10k?

    1. piquiblanco
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 1 day ago

      We'll know in an hour, probably not earlier.

      1. The ghost of a Pug's g…
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 1 day ago

        Cheers

  3. The Governor
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 1 day ago

    I don't mind people posting their high gameweek scores, that's part of the fun.

    It's those who say:

    "I'm only on 167 points so far this week. About average? How much will I fall?"

  4. MisterMaster
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 1 day ago

    Baines+Downing>Yaya+steven taylor(-4) d

    oesnt seem that bad after all as long as
    naylor+siggy=8points or more 🙂

  5. Jimbo123
    • 15 Years
    11 years, 1 day ago

    Navas really getting a bonus point? Weird

    1. The Machine
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 1 day ago

      He one of the very few who did well. Should have had 2 more assists

  6. Les Bleus
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 1 day ago

    Did Boyd even touch the ball as it went in?

  7. Lawrø
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 1 day ago

    Anyone else relying on Siggy to save their gameweek?...

    Mixed emotions as a Liverpool supporter 🙂

    1. The Chosen One...
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 1 day ago

      Bony for me

    2. piquiblanco
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 1 day ago

      Sterling (c) to save mine. Will help me cheer for our team more fervently 🙂

      1. Lawrø
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 1 day ago

        Decent punt! 😀

  8. amol
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 1 day ago

    23 big red

  9. thedarkhorse
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 1 day ago

    Anyone thinking of shipping Kane?

    Best cheap replacement - Cisse?

    1. Timtastic03
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 1 day ago

      No

    2. piquiblanco
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 1 day ago

      Wat

    3. Alan The Llama
      • 16 Years
      11 years, 1 day ago

      Didn't see it myself but the Guardian website is saying Cisse may be facing a retrospective 3 game ban for elbowing Coleman.

      1. BabyB
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 1 day ago

        Yeah and he deserves it

    4. Lanley Staurel
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 1 day ago

      Cisse is facing serious time on the bench or the slammer!

  10. Just A Wooden Spoon
    • 15 Years
    11 years, 1 day ago

    Any baps for Zab(c)? 🙁

  11. Koflok
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 1 day ago

    @NIGHTHIKER

    Yes mate. That's me

    Used to make those tactics but my FM days are over now. 😀

  12. NLB
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 16 Years
    11 years, 1 day ago

    Cisse averaging a goal every 68 minutes.
    For comparison, Aguero was averaging a goal every 75 mins.

    1. NLB
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      11 years, 1 day ago

      could be banned for that Coleman elbow though

  13. Sarnab
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 1 day ago

    Rank 11 overall captained Zabaleta 😆

    Will overtake him ofcourse

    1. Timtastic03
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 1 day ago

      Should be leapfrogging you 😀

      1. Sarnab
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 1 day ago

        Who your cap?

        1. Timtastic03
          • 11 Years
          11 years, 1 day ago

          Silva

        2. Sarnab
          • 14 Years
          11 years, 1 day ago

          I see. You're having a great week mate

    2. Jinswick
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 1 day ago

      Wow, amazing season mate!

  14. Viper
    • 15 Years
    11 years, 1 day ago

    Everyone sitting around 40 points on here and sounding disappointed? I'm happy with 33 after looking at others scores in my league 😆

  15. Kroos Kontrol
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 1 day ago

    The best troll now would be if Bony scores tomorrow.

    Top scorer of 2014 ending 2014 in style. I don't own him but man would that be awesome.

    1. Jeremiah
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 1 day ago

      Would save my GW....

      1. Kroos Kontrol
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 1 day ago

        All the more reason then for him to do it. Proper revenge for those who ditched him after last week. Poor guy couldn't do anything in that monster weather.

  16. mattyrobinson
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    11 years, 1 day ago

    Think I'll be the only person on here cheering Coutinho's hatrick tomorrow. Too much Sterling hype 😉

  17. Ludo
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 1 day ago

    Old adages like put the attacker first on the bench and never taking a hit for a defender coming true lately...

    1. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 16 Years
      11 years, 1 day ago

      Boyd 1st sub and a hit for Hutton worked.

      1. Ludo
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 1 day ago

        Boyd 3rd sub and Zab for a hit hasn't!

    2. Lanley Staurel
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 1 day ago

      I took a hit to bring in Hutton and Silva. Worked out well.

  18. drughi
    • 16 Years
    11 years, 1 day ago

    cmon baines a nice penalty goal in the second please

  19. JJO
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 1 day ago

    I think I m a world record holder
    Worst score for captaines in 3 consecutive matches

    Try to guess how much?
    You will be suprised

    1. sweglet
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 1 day ago

      -4?

    2. Koflok
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 1 day ago

      0?

    3. JJO
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 1 day ago

      4 -4 4
      =4

  20. AWESOME-O
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 1 day ago

    anybody else annoyed they went with austin over silva? was such a close call but those 5 points would have been very useful this week

  21. Somalion
    • 15 Years
    11 years, 1 day ago

    Cissé getting a retrospective ban folks, DO NOT BUY HIM.

    1. Defcons are for Kinnear
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 1 day ago

      But I'm a casual

      1. Somalion
        • 15 Years
        11 years, 1 day ago

        Then go ahead, will probably avoid a ban and grab a hattie 😉

    2. Demí
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 1 day ago

      Great timing with the AFCON

      1. Somalion
        • 15 Years
        11 years, 1 day ago

        Oooh I forgot 😯

    3. Vardy Gras PBFC
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 1 day ago

      What happened with Cisse? In my team but not watching game.

  22. Granville
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • Has Moderation Rights
    • 16 Years
    11 years, 1 day ago

    For those that ganged up on me for doing Hazard->Silva, it cost me 2 points.

    1. Captain Shirokov
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 1 day ago

      Someone said it was for a hit though

    2. The Chosen One...
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 1 day ago

      Need both

    3. jackothedon
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 1 day ago

      Hazard is a necessity surely?

    4. Venom Snake
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 1 day ago

      And a transfer

    5. Granville
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 16 Years
      11 years, 1 day ago

      It was for a hit. In total it cost me 2 points considering the captaincy.

    6. Phaze 1
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 1 day ago

      Does that include the points lost from the player you would have capped if you didn't get Silva?

      1. Granville
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 16 Years
        11 years, 1 day ago

        Of course. Austin would have got me 4 points.

        1. Phaze 1
          • 14 Years
          11 years, 1 day ago

          Par for the course then. Any regrets?

    7. Lanley Staurel
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 1 day ago

      Hazard is immense. I was at St Mary's today and he was scarily good.

  23. Defcons are for Kinnear
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 1 day ago

    GW20 captain?

    1. Harry Ball Bag™⚽⚽…
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 1 day ago

      Austin

  24. Captain Shirokov
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 1 day ago

    Cisse scum

    Typical pathetic refereeing

  25. nosejob
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 1 day ago

    I'm expecting to go into top 30k this week, and reckon I must have one of the lowest team values in the top 50k.

    Pleased.

  26. Harry Ball Bag™⚽⚽…
    • 15 Years
    11 years, 1 day ago

    Balls Boyd third sub!!

    1. Geoff
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 1 day ago

      never put mids or forwards after defenders

      1. Harry Ball Bag™⚽⚽…
        • 15 Years
        11 years, 1 day ago

        Normally don't but never thought burnely would score!

  27. amol
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 1 day ago

    23 with Siggy and Naylor to come

  28. Tim Canterbury
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 1 day ago

    Bego 8 points (again)
    Hutton 10 points!
    Hazard 10
    Boyd 7
    😎 Bony still to come. Repay the faith!

    1. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 16 Years
      11 years, 1 day ago

      How does Hutton get 10?

      1. Harry Ball Bag™⚽⚽…
        • 15 Years
        11 years, 1 day ago

        4 bps???

      2. JÆKS ⭐
        • 11 Years
        11 years, 1 day ago

        4 bonuspoints! Just for being Hutton

      3. Somalion
        • 15 Years
        11 years, 1 day ago

        Post Baps bap.

    2. Defcons are for Kinnear
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 1 day ago

      Hutton 10?

    3. The Machine
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 1 day ago

      Hutton will get 8 or 7.

  29. Phaze 1
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 1 day ago

    would you guys take boyd (7) or Bony vs Pool defense?

    1. AWESOME-O
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 1 day ago

      boyd

  30. David Brains - OH NO!
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 1 day ago

    Eriksen + sakho --> silva + kane (-4)

    Yes or no? Cheers