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11 January 2015 4565 comments
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Sunday delivers a trio of teams tussling for a top-four spot. Arsenal begin proceedings, with Arsene Wenger’s men seeking to recover from a damaging 2-0 reverse at St Mary’s: the Gunners host a dangerously unpredictable Stoke the Emirates.

Following that, it’s a Dutch Maestro face-off, as Man United and Southampton clash at Old Trafford. Louis van Gaal’s side will put their 10-match unbeaten run on the line against Ronald Koeman’s revived Southampton, buoyed by three wins in the last four.

Fantasy managers will be fixated on the returns of Alexis Sanchez against the Potters as he looks to take the opportunity to topple Eden Hazard atop the Fantasy Premier League midfield rankings. With just a single goal in the last six Gameweeks, another big Sanchez haul is overdue. We’ll also have an eye on Olivier Giroud – back from suspension and bidding to come into our Wildcard equation. Equally, Theo Walcott’s pitch time will be of keen interest – returns for the 8.9-priced midfielder could yet disrupt the template currently being formed.

Angel Di Maria is already part of that Wildcard template, with the Argentine expected to be handed a first start since Gameweek 12 when the Saints pay visit. His role and the impact on Wayne Rooney and Juan Mata is likely to occupy our analysis, while Southampton’s defence will also come under scrutiny against a United attack that’s fired 22 goals at Old Trafford.

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  1. sheetil
    • 15 Years
    10 years, 11 months ago

    Guys. Quick question. Where can I find all those stats from the top 10K players in FPL? Cheers:)

    1. Jafooli
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 11 months ago

      Just go through them one at a time. That's what I do.

      I'm upto 4,397 for GW2

      1. Geoff
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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        • 13 Years
        10 years, 11 months ago

        +1

      2. XhakaCan
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 11 months ago

        πŸ™‚

        1. sheetil
          • 15 Years
          10 years, 11 months ago

          Thank you guys :)) fast as always!
          Yeah I know Jafo.. But I've got enough with the bottom 10K and those stats..

  2. pundit of punts
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 11 months ago

    How's this WC defense looking?

    Foster - Myhill
    Terry - Clyne - PVA - Cameron - Baird

    1. Dušan Citizen
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 11 months ago

      Nice

    2. Geoff
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      • 13 Years
      10 years, 11 months ago

      Foster/Myhill - Panti/Mannone
      Terry - Bertrand - PVA - Wisdom/Baird - 4.8 or less defender is template

    3. Curves in Alderweireld Plac…
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 11 months ago

      templateish

    4. Curves in Alderweireld Plac…
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 11 months ago

      wait...triple WBA 😯

    5. Dušan Citizen
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 11 months ago

      I am going with:

      Foster - Panti
      Terry Alderweireld Chambers (not so sure) Hutton Wasilewski

    6. Over Midwicket
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 11 months ago

      I like it, just remember Baird may not be nailed on.

      1. pundit of punts
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 11 months ago

        I know. Just think it's worth the gamble for 3.9m.

    7. pundit of punts
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 11 months ago

      Cheers all.

  3. Dušan Citizen
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 11 months ago

    So Mangala isn't suspended although he got his 5th yellow card?

    1. Prime
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 11 months ago

      indeed, threshold is 10 now.

    2. mipola
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 11 months ago

      Threshold extended to 10 after Jan 1st.

      1. Gaz Downright
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        • 15 Years
        10 years, 11 months ago

        technically after Dec 31st... if you see the difference

        1. mipola
          • 12 Years
          10 years, 11 months ago

          Alright.

    3. Wilshere Knowledge
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 11 months ago

      The threshold was raised to 10 yellow cards at the beginning of January.

    4. Dušan Citizen
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 11 months ago

      Thanks. Love to hear that. Would have to take a hit for defender πŸ˜€

  4. FPL Daniel
    • 16 Years
    10 years, 11 months ago

    I must say Giroud starting put me off captaining Sanchez :(. And I was so soooo confident in it. At the end changed it on Hazard :(. Bad bad festive period. Nothing new πŸ™

  5. Curves in Alderweireld Plac…
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 11 months ago

    So much for getting Debuchy in on WC

    1. Breadbin
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 11 months ago

      5.2

    2. Dr Dream
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 11 months ago

      Cheer up...you could have got Cahill as well...mmm

  6. Waterboyd
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 11 months ago

    Guzan (Myhill)
    Wisdom Zaba Terry (Naylor O'Shea)
    Boyd Silva Sanchez Hazard (Toure)
    Austin Kane Rooney

    0.1ITB 1FT

    1) Yaya -> ADM
    2) Rooney -> others

    made a mistake last week and transferred mr. wayne in

  7. starbows
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 11 months ago

    Would people agree that it's a good idea to play WC after next gameweek, because there's a two week break and you could make the most money from price rises ?

    1. Wilshere Knowledge
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 11 months ago

      I don't really think so. Most of the two week break there is hardly any movement anyway.

  8. anish10
    • 15 Years
    10 years, 11 months ago

    Felipe luis anyone?

    1. Geoff
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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      • 13 Years
      10 years, 11 months ago

      no one

    2. Breadbin
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 11 months ago

      Yeah.

    3. Jake Donahue
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 11 months ago

      Didn't think azpi injury was too bad

    4. pundit of punts
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 11 months ago

      Nah...Azpi would be back soon.

  9. Back on the horse
    • 15 Years
    10 years, 11 months ago

    What's happened to Ozil, generally. He's gone missing this season

    1. Breadbin
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 11 months ago

      Injury has resulted in him not playing.

    2. chrisjdgrady
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 11 months ago

      Confidence knocked heavily by getting bombarded with criticism. He does go missing in games, can't deny that, but I think a good run with Sanchez could revitalize him.

    3. LMFAO
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 11 months ago

      He got dumped by his bird

  10. Gaz Downright
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    • 15 Years
    10 years, 11 months ago

    "Fantasy managers will be fixated on the returns of Alexis Sanchez against the Potters as he looks to take the opportunity to topple Eden Hazard atop the Fantasy Premier League midfield rankings. With just a single goal in the last six Gameweeks, another big Sanchez haul is overdue."

    Uncanny

    1. Jake Donahue
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 11 months ago

      All the signs were there but we all backed Eden..,..

      1. Gaz Downright
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        • 15 Years
        10 years, 11 months ago

        Costa here, so it's not all bad

        1. Jake Donahue
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 15 Years
          10 years, 11 months ago

          Well played

        2. Gashead9
          • 11 Years
          10 years, 11 months ago

          I backed Alexis πŸ™‚

  11. Breadbin
    • 15 Years
    10 years, 11 months ago

    Steve Sidwell.

  12. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
    • 15 Years
    10 years, 11 months ago

    Pieters groin injury

    1. Gooner97
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 11 months ago

      Damn...

  13. Nobodinho
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 11 months ago

    Muniesa & Sidwell on.

  14. Lallana_
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 11 months ago

    ML rival has Sanchez (C) πŸ™
    At least I own him though.

    Sanchez/Hazard are pretty much season keepers.

  15. Calm
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 11 months ago

    Steve Sidwell πŸ˜€

    I remember seeing him in some teams before the season started!

  16. Ludo
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 11 months ago

    Pieters off injured for Muniesa at half time. That's a spanner in my WC...

  17. Punty
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 11 months ago

    RMWCT.. Was planning to wait a week but I can't go another GW as the only one without Sanchez in my league when I'm leading by 50 points.. good way to let everyone catch up..

    Krul Panti
    Bertrand Alderweireld Terry Wisdom Bruce
    Hazard ADM Sánchez Silva Chadli
    Agüero Kane Austin

  18. Heydudes13
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 11 months ago

    Marc Wilson.

    1. Breadbin
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 11 months ago

      Cattermole Whelan.

  19. alltheboys
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 11 months ago

    is anyone considering carroll for their wildcard team?

    1. Gooner97
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 11 months ago

      πŸ˜†

    2. theloveburglar
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 11 months ago

      are you?

    3. DV8R
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 11 months ago

      One week punt next week perhaps

  20. Billy Gilmore
    • 13 Years
    10 years, 11 months ago

    Giroud πŸ˜†

  21. Mattymo23
    • 13 Years
    10 years, 11 months ago

    Current defence is
    Clichy Terry Baird Wisdom Waileswki

    0.1m do I need SOU or SUN cover?

  22. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
    • 15 Years
    10 years, 11 months ago

    Did giroud just fall off the bar?

    1. Royal5
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 11 months ago

      πŸ˜†

  23. Breadbin
    • 15 Years
    10 years, 11 months ago

    Is anyone thinking of getting Ben Foster in their wildcard team?

    1. Jake Donahue
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 11 months ago

      Had crossed my mind

  24. Royal5
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 11 months ago

    Giroud trying to hang on to the cross bar πŸ˜†

  25. Gooner97
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 11 months ago

    Alexis spot 😎

  26. LewanGOALski
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 11 months ago

    pick 2 out of: Siggy, Chadli, Downing, please.

    1. Gaz Downright
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      • 15 Years
      10 years, 11 months ago

      Chadwing

  27. ralfb
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 11 months ago

    If oezil starts again, who would he replace, cazorla?

  28. Hybrid.power
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    10 years, 11 months ago

    Give us some more goals Alexis!

  29. SuperDunny - Used to be goo…
    • 16 Years
    10 years, 11 months ago

    oooo bego πŸ™

  30. Billy Gilmore
    • 13 Years
    10 years, 11 months ago

    Sanchez again