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We are limited to eight matches this week so decisions need to be made if you want to put out a full squad or not. The teams that are missing games are Arsenal, Liverpool, Sunderland and QPR.
This week Sport360 will give you advice on who you should keep and which teams are worth selling players from with six fixtures to go.
Your decisions will be crucial this week because next week it’s double gameweek for four clubs – Chelsea, Liverpool, Hull and Leicester.
Huge points on offer if you play your fantasy cards right. Don’t sacrifice having a poor scoring this week though managers. Here’s what to do with your squad:
KEEP LIVERPOOL PLAYERS
Most popular picks:
MF – Raheem Sterling – 8.5m (Selected by 29.5%)
MF – Jordan Henderson – 6.7m (Selected by 20.1%)
DF – Dejan Lovren – 4.9m (Selected by 9.4%)
Although Liverpool don’t have a match, with a double week on offer against two sides that can’t find a win from anywhere – West Brom (a) and Hull (a), they shouldn't be sold. In addition, these two teams are struggling in front of goal so if you have any Liverpool defenders or Simon Mignolet between the sticks, you could be set for a colossal of points next week.
Their value will rise as well with the amount of managers that will bring them in after this gameweek, especially those that are using their wildcard.
In midfield is where Liverpool players are most beneficial for your side, especially stand-in captain Jordan Henderson and contract rebel Raheem Sterling.
Steven Gerrard’s ban is now over after his Manchester United stomp but this shouldn’t be too much of an issue because Brendan Rodgers will want to keep faith in his youthful side and start thinking of life after Gerrard.
So who should I keep or aim to buy?
Henderson has netted four in his last six matches as well as assisting two which makes him the man in form. For 6.7m, he is fantastic value for money considering he is on set piece duty.
Rodgers has stopped utilising Sterling’s versatility – playing him as a wing-back or No9 and you can tell he is thriving from beig in his favoured wing role. The 20-year-old is playing with a point to prove after his contract disagreement which is what all Liverpool (and fantasy football managers) want to see. He may be pricey but he’ll be worth every penny next week.
Daniel Sturridge is likely to return next week and would be a great shout to bring into your side with two favourable away fixtures coming his way. Before his latest injury, he had scored two and assisted one in four matches. You don’t need to be concerned about this decision just yet though.
SELL ARSENAL PLAYERS
Most popular picks:
MF – Alexis Sanchez – 11.3m (Selected by 29.1%)
FWD – Olivier Giroud – 8.7m (Selected by 19.2%)
DF – Santi Cazorla – 8.4m (Selected by 13.6%)
This may be a contentious decision but it will be worthwhile for the next few weeks with Arsenal’s fixtures – or lack of.
Although Arsene Wenger’s side have won their last eight matches in the EPL, they don’t have a match this week and face league leaders Chelsea (h) next week.
For those of you that want big players from the likes of Chelsea and Liverpool for the double gameweek, need to sell their Arsenal players this week for a like-for-like replacement.
Who should I switch Sanchez/Cazorla for?
The best replacement would be Cesc Fabregas (granting you all already have Eden Hazard). The former Gunner scored and picked up three bonus points last week and assisted twice in the previous two games.
If you want a cheaper option, go for Esteban Cambiasso.
The Leicester midfielder is a bargain at 4.7m and is a goal threat for the Foxes. With a double gameweek approaching and Swansea (h) this weekend, he’s an ideal cheaper alternative.
Team of the Week – Bearing the double gameweek in mind…
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