With a template of Aguero, Sanchez and Costa becoming more and more prevalent (the three have a combined ownership of about 115%), it's getting tough to see how one might differentiate themselves from the pack without losing that all important base. Let's face it - the only way they could be any better right now is if they had boobs - and I'm not sure tits would really go with Costa's chipmunk stubble.
Matthew Perry: Wishes he had boobs
Diego Costa: Suits boots, not boobs
So as always we're scouring the Fantasy statosphere to bring you hits hits hits to add to your base - with just the appropriate hint of treble.
Buy Low
Charlie Austin (5.8) -- QPE
Sitting second in the tables of value (season overall), value (form) and transfers in this round, Austin Powers is clearly going to attract a lot of Fantasy attention. Need I mention he scored four goals in three against Villa, Chelsea and Man City and now faces Newcastle, Leicester, Swansea and Burnley? No point me whining on about him, really - that's all you need to know. Just get him in your side then enjoy this tenuously linked meme I found earlier.
Steven Fletcher (5.3) -- Sunderland
If you're in the market for a third striker you might not utilise every week there are three attributes you should look for in your target:
1. Predictable point outlay
2. High points ceiling
3. Consistent long-term starter
Fletch has all three and, as a bonus, is the namesake of a Harchester United legend with a phenomenal goal-to-game ratio (see below)
'Fletch': Perhaps best remembered for appearing in every season of Dream Team, even when forced to do so as a ghost
Whoever put this wikipedia page together is an absolute hero - a million internets to you, good sir
#TBT aside, I refer to the above list - The two games you may have started Stevie Wonder in are Stoke at home and Crystal Palace away. He managed 15 and 13 points respectively and would have done you proud as a Fantasy super-sub. After Leicester this week, things get tough until Gameweek 16 against West Ham but do yourself a favour if you can afford to and plug this guy into your bench so he'll be there for you when you need him.
Sell High
Emanuel Adebayor (8.2) -- Tottenham
Adebayscore is my boy and always will be - we had a good thing going me and him but he allegedly blew it when he reportedly invited some amis who parlent Francais into the Spurs dressing room for un petit palabrer after the home loss to Newcastle... apparently. Word has it the rest of the squad weren't too amusé. Harry 'able' Kane and, unbelievably Roberto 'goal averse' Soldado (not catchy but apt), have consequently been started in his stead over the past two weeks so his run as Tottenham's star striker is officially under threat, if not over until Mauricio Pochettino inevitably packs his bags. Then again the Lilywhites were woeful in both fixtures so don't be surprised if you see him pop back onto the team sheet because... you know... football and jobs are on the line.
Je score all the goals; Je do what I want
Fool's Gold
Kieran Trippier (4.8) -- Burnley
Lovers of boredom everywhere were totally gutted when Burnley's run of three consecutive goalless draws came to an end in Gameweek 6 and they didn't rekindle their ability to perform a shut-out until this weekend in the 1-0 win over hull. During that time the floodgates, back door and sunroof all flew open and they conceded 15 times in 5 games so let's just pump the brakes on Mr. Tripper as a prime budget defensive acquisition. Their schedule is decent but the right-back hasn't lived up to expectation in terms of his attacking production - his assist against the Tigers was his first offensive contribution all season. If you must go Claret, Michael Duff is much cheaper at 4.2 and actually has a significantly higher score in the Bonus Points System.
Puntsville, USA
Ayoze Perez (4.9) -- Newcastle
If you're one of those wheeler-dealer types who loves a big fat wallet to play with in January wildcard season, pick this fella up for a pittance and watch his price tag balloon over the next month. This week 32,000 managers have already seen the value in the Newcastle starlet who has scored three in as many matches despite limited pitch time. A potential Papiss Cisse return must be monitored as Alan Pardew is yet to start them together but the Spaniard has showed such promise a shift to 4-4-2 is not beyond the realms of posibilidad.
