When we're hit with a shock result we can sometimes react in a way that just makes things worse. It's now officially December (AKA drinking season) and the scope for rash, ill-thought-out Fantasy transfers is girthy. But just because you've suffered a surprise injury (Coutinho) or have a stud who is drastically underperforming expectations (Lukaku), doesn't necessarily mean it's time to start considering Mitt Romney as a real life human being, let alone Secretary of State.
Trump's cabinet be shaping up like ^
The second wildcard is around the corner so points hits should be avoided if at all possible, and injuries are about to get rife as fuck so don't make needless swaps if you can grin and Bear it.
If Bear Grills can tackle an Orc Horde single-handedly, you can stomach Lukaku at Home to Man Utd
Captain Marvellous
Harry Kane (10.9) -- Tottenham | SWA (H)
Last week I told you not to buy HurriKane... YET.
We are officially at yet. Revitalised by signing a new contract, with the faux confidence that comes from pelanty goals and against a Swans D who couldn't sort their arse from their beak against Palace, Haroldinho could go off in this one big time. He also has home games against Hull and Burnley in the following three games, so could legit be your capitan three out of the next four weeks. Is niiice!
Rarely does a non-Aguero player back from injury become must-own so quickly but the reigning Golden Boot holder should be in your team this weekend no matter what.
Not naming any names, apart from Joe obviously
Buy Low
Victor Moses (5.7) -- Chelsea | MCI (A)
I can't remember the last time I was this excited about a bargain Fantasy player. Far from parting the sea, Moses has crept under the radar with two goals and an assist in his last six games. Not the best return but he's played practically 90 minutes in seven games straight in a Chelsea team that look to be the league's bestest right now and returns are surely on the horizon, especially after his winner against Spurs.
In the past six weeks he's had more penalty box touches than Payet or Eriksen; more attempts than Walcott or Pedro; and comes in at a basement Jaxx price of 5.7.
A player with this kind of potential for that sort of value is potentially season-defining. Fire up the bandwagon - Moses is my next pick (after Zaha) to be a Fantasy must-have by season end.
Sell High
Diego Costa (10.6) -- Chelsea | MCI (A)
This shit is pure tactics. It's nothing personal, Diego - although it just so happens I don't like you as a person - but I need Kane + Hazard + Moses + Alonso and there's no room for you in that equation.
Sure your price is about to go up. Sure you've been stellar and sorted me right out over the last few weeks - I even captained you a few times - but you're on four yellow cards, have a crummy matchup this week, and have only scored double digit points twice this season. In a word, you're expendable.
Fool's Gold
Gareth McAuley (4.8) -- West Bum | WAT (H)
Whenever a cheap defender scores you can set your watch to a bajillion greenhorns scooping him up the following week, especially if he has an ostensibly easy fixture at home to Watford.
Problem is, West Brom have only kept one clean sheet since Gameweek 4, and have Chelsea, Man Utd and Arsenal in their next five matches.
If you're doing a double transfer and need to save some cash somewhere, sure - knock yer socks off - but don't expect to make any real difference to the heat your team can bring on a weekly basis.
Pic of the Week
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