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This week Sport 360 looks at two players that are under the radar but are in commendable form and three Premier League stars that you should avoid due to either: tricky fixtures, a shortage of clinical nature or a lack of faith from their gaffer.
AVOID
DF – Andre Wisdom (West Brom) – 4.6m
After being subbed off in the 60th minute last week against Spurs, it seems like Tony Pulis has lost faith in Andre Wisdom, hence why he left the Liverpool loanee out against Burnley. Wisdom was a reliable defender to have in your fantasy team but if his cap wearing gaffer doesn’t think he is the right fit, neither should you.
The 21-year-old is the third most popular defender in FPL but that will inevitably change as he looks set for an exodus in the relegation-threatened side.
CONSIDER
MF – Sadio Mane (Southampton) – 6.5m
Mane is the man making the headlines for the Saints this week after bagging a last-minute winner against QPR. Since coming back from African Cup of Nations for Senegal, he has been on explosive form scoring in each of his last four starts for Ronald Koeman’s high-flying team. This hasn’t come against easy opponents either. Two of his strikes were against Chelsea and Arsenal.
A 6.5m price tag is alluring with Southampton having four home matches and a trip to West Brom in their next six outings.
AVOID
FWD – Wayne Rooney (Manchester United) – 10.7m
Although he is closing in on the all-time scoring record for Man U, Rooney certianly hasn’t hit the ground running in 2015. Whether this is a reflection of Louis van Gaal playing the tenacious talent in a deeper role, the striker isn’t providing any value for his money. Remarkable, he is still owned by 18.6% of FPL managers. If you are one of these blurry-eyed selectors, do yourself a favour and trade him for a compatriot that is nearly half the price such as: Harry Kane, Jermain Defoe or Peter Crouch.
Wayne Rooney in the Premier League during 2015: 5 games 0 goals 0 shots on target 0 assists 67 unsuccessful passes. pic.twitter.com/EUxE4n8Aol
— Squawka Football (@Squawka) February 9, 2015
CONSIDER
DF – Alex Bruce (Hull City) – 3.9m
Bruce has been a rock in desperate times since being recalled by his father for the Tigers, nearly keeping out Sergio Aguero and co. last weekend. He is an absolute bargain and with Hull City having the best five fixtures (below) in the EPL, he can’t be ignored.
AVOID
FWD – Danny Ings (Burnley) – 5.7m
This is a contentious shout but once you check out Burnley’s fixtures, you will probably agree with this decision. Ings has been in amazing form scoring four goals in his last five games for the Clarets, but you struggle to see his side picking up more than one win in their next eight matches.
Burnley’s next 8 fixtures. Easy. pic.twitter.com/mpBqnKtmFA
— Soccer Memes (@SoccerMemes) February 8, 2015
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