Yet another Gameweek has passed where the captain decision proved make or break for the majority of fantasy football managers. With Harry Kane coming up against one of the leakiest defences in the league, the 21-year old found himself wearing most teams fantasy armbands.
Based upon
FFFix's captaincy ownership stats, we reckon at least 42.8% of you are regretting that decision and if this was your second consecutive week of trusting the striker, then maybe you've even turned to an "I Captained Kane" support group.
Here's to hoping our Fantasy Premier League tips can put you back on track this weekend and bring back those important green arrows!
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LOW RISK
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Sergio Aguero vs West Ham (H)
There will have been a lot of discussion when the player of the year shortlist was announced and a certain Argentine wasn't shortlisted for the award. In an almost inevitable clear out of City players come the end of the year Sergio Aguero will certainly be a player who won't be in the firing line.
His two goals against Manchester United were the only positives Manchester City could walk away with from Old Trafford last weekend, ending a goal drought of five games for the striker.
West Ham are a side who have won just once in ten games, and without key players City should walk away with three-points and Aguero may want to prove those critics who left him out of the Player of the Year shortlist wrong.
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Glenn Murray vs WBA (H)
If Jose Mourinho is Chelsea's chosen one then Crystal Palace have found theirs in form of 2012 Manager of the Year; Alan Pardew. The resurgence of Palace has been nothing short of remarkable, and their 2-1 win over Manchester City followed by a 4-1 drubbing away from home against struggling Sunderland.
Pardew described their latest performance as ‘like watching Brazil' and if only Glenn Murray had a family relative from the South American country he could have saved them from an embarrassing World Cup exit to Germany last summer.
A Foster-less Baggies side have conceded 11 in their last three and with Murray firing on all cylinders (three goals & four assists in his last three), Boaz Myhil looks set to be picking more balls out of the back of his net.
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MEDIUM RISK
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Harry Kane vs NEW (A)
Harry Kane's goal drought, although only lasting two games, has really put the brakes on Tottenham's season. There was a time where Champions League looked a possibility, but now UEFA Cup and finishing above Southampton will be their main objective.
The announcement that Harry Kane has been shortlisted for the player and young player of the year award will come as no surprise to the 21-year old, as his 19 goals have helped somewhat fill the void left by Gareth Bale a couple of seasons ago, and given Tottenham a much bigger threat upfront than that of the flop Roberto Soldado.
Tottenham will look to put pressure on Liverpool when they travel to Newcastle, who have lost their last five games in succession. Kane will want that golden boot come the end of the season, and with Newcastle struggling this is a prime opportunity to take his tally for the season to over 20.
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Eden Hazard vs MUN (H)
There's no doubt Chelsea are looking a lot more fragile than they were at the beginning of the season, but that late winner from Cesc Fabregas against QPR last weekend has given many the belief that Chelsea now have a firm grip on the title.
With Diego Costa and Loic Remy still doubts it will be Hazard who will need to provide the sort of creativity he's been renowned for this season in order to shut the door on Manchester United and move further ahead of Van Gaal and Arsenal, who miss Premier League action with their F.A Cup semi-final against Reading this weekend.
It will be tough to break down this current United side who've been in frightening form of late, but if there is any weakness its clearly in their defence, and if like many others you believe Chelsea will walk away with the win then Eden Hazard, who has two goals and two assists in his last three games, will inevitably have a hand in ensuring the win.
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HIGH RISK
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Juan Mata vs CHE (A)
Following their home loss to Arsenal in the F.A Cup many pundits questioned United's chances of securing Champions League football for next season. A dramatic change in form has seen Van Gaal's boys shoot up to third place, and start looking like a team to be feared for the first time since Sir Alex's reign came to an end.
Juan Mata looks dangerous, and after being released by Chelsea a couple of seasons ago he'll enjoy nothing more than putting the pressure back on the league leaders by influencing another United win come Saturday evening.
Mata's sublime bicycle kick against Liverpool was just one of three goals in as many games; he'd be a gamble, but one that may just bring home a nice return for managers willing to put faith in the Spaniard.
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Jamie Vardy vs SWA (H)
Leicester are a side that leak goals but also a side who can play a brand of football that many will want to see in the Premier League again next season. They've been unlucky in many ties, but a late Jamie Vardy winner last weekend against West Brom was their second win in succession and their eighth goal in three games.
Opponents Swansea are no pushovers, but with top flight football on the line and a growing belief that a great escape could happen, Leicester could ride their momentum to another vital three points.
Vardy has started the last four and contributed two goals and two assists in the most recent three. With a double Gameweek around the corner, he'll be a popular differential over the next three weeks.
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