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Below is a breakdown of what each of the categories means:
Out: Fantasy-relevant players who have been confirmed out for the week, either through injury or suspension
Doubt: Players facing the dreaded late fitness test, rotation concerns and those who are out of form/favor
In: The likeliest replacements for the Outs & Doubts
Win: Fantasy player to watch / my hunch pick of the week
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Out: Mathieu Debuchy, Jack Wilshire, Mikel Arteta, Danny Welbeck
Doubt: Kieran Gibbs, Wojciech Szczesny (out of favor)
In: Hector Belerin, David Ospina (maybe)
Win: Aaron Ramsey
While Alexis Sanchez dazzled with two brilliant goals against Stoke, Aaron Ramsey should get a start and I expect him to do well against Manchester City.
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Out: Ciaran Clark (suspension), Ron Vlaar
Doubt: N/A
In: Jores Okore, Nathan Baker
Win: Jores Okore
The Danish player scored 14 points with a yellow card and without a clean sheet against Leicester City. I would not hesitate to start him at home against Liverpool.
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Burnley
Out: Matthew Taylor, Stephen Ward
Doubt: Jason Shackell, Kieran Trippier
In: Ben Mee
Win: Danny Ings
Ings has averaged slightly more than 11 points in Burnley's last few games and home to Crystal Palace is a great opportunity to add to the point tally.
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Out: Cesar Azpilicueta
Doubt: Thibaut Courtois
In: Peter Cech, Filipe Luis
Win: Eden Hazard
We all know that Hazard's away form has not been the best, but the midfielder will test Swansea's defense and I expect him to get on a scoresheet against the Swans.
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Crystal Palace
Out: Yannick Bolasie, Mile Jedinak
Doubt: Marouane Chamakh
In: Glenn Murray
Win: Glenn Murray
There is nothing more meaningful to a player than having the manager's support. Murray, who just came back from an injury started in Alan Pardew's first game as a manager and was denied a goal only by a miraculous bounce off Hugo Lloris. Priced at £2.54, he should, at the very least, be on your bench.
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Out: Leon Osman, Tim Howard, James McCarthy, Steven Pienaar
Doubt: Tony Hibbert, Sylvain Distin
In: Joel Robles, John Stones
Win: Kevin Mirallas
With a beautiful set piece goal, an assist and a shutout penalty kick converted, the Belgian international is a no brainer pick for Monday's game against West Browmich Albion.
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Out: Nikica Jelavic, Abel Hernandez, Mohamed Diame, Robert Snodgrass, Andrew Robertson, Liam Rosenior
Doubt: Sone Aluko, Gaston Ramirez
In: Stephen Quinn
Win: N/A
I don't like Hull's chances away to West Ham. As a result, I am not able to recommend any player from the Hull side knowing that no fantasy manager will pick them.
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Out: Kasper Schmeichel, Matthew Upson, Riyad Mahrez, Jeffrey Schlupp, Matty James (suspension)
Doubt: Esteban Cambiasso, Dean Hammond
In: Ben Hamer, David Nugent, Anthony Knockaert, Marc Albrighton, Andrej Kramaric (maybe)
Win: Anthony Knockaert
This is the player that many had high hopes for before the season started but injuries and other players' form has prevented the French footballer from showing his best. Riyad Mahrez's departure to the African Nations Cup has allowed Knockaert his first start since the opening week and a decent fantasy score (8 points). Priced at £4.10, you could do much worse than having him on your bench, or if feeling lucky putting him in your starting 11 home to Stoke.
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Out: Jon Flanagan, Daniel Sturridge, Kolo Toure, Joe Allen, Brad Jones
Doubt: Glen Johnson, Steven Gerrard, Adam Lallana
In: Lazar Markovic, Raheem Sterling, Fabio Borini (maybe)
Win: Raheem Sterling
Back from a short vacation to Jamaica, Sterling should slot right into the starting 11 and is Liverpool's biggest threat away to Aston Villa.
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Out: Samir Nasri, Yaya Toure
Doubt: Edin Dzeko
In: Sergio Aguero, Vincent Kompany
Win: Sergio Aguero
Home to an Arsenal team with depleted defense presents a perfect game for Kun Aguero to return after the injury with a bang. Priced at a very affordable £15.07 but with the upcoming Week 23 fixture against Chelsea, let's see how many fantasy managers play the Argentine in both fixtures.
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Out: Ashley Young, Robin Van Persie
Doubt: Marcos Rojo
In: Radomel Falcao, Luke Shaw
Win: Radomel Falcao
Omitted from the squad sheet altogether last week, the Colombian striker should get a start here and this could be a perfect game for those fantasy managers looking to gain ground to go outside the box and start him against Queens Park Rangers.
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Newcastle United
Out: Rolando Aarons, Gabriel Obertan, Ryan Taylor, Pappis Cisse, Cheick Tioté, Sammy Ameobi, Davide Santon
Doubt: Adam Armstrong
In: Remy Cabella, Vurnon Anita
Win: Tim Krul
After the Chelsea defeat, the Dutch keeper's price went down to £4.50. Yes he is a risky pick, but home to an injury plagued Southampton team that has not been scoring well away from St. Mary's, he is a differential that could pay off big.
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Out: Alejandro Faurlin, Yun Suk-Young
Doubt: Rio Ferdinand
In: Mauro Zarate (maybe and priced at £5.06)
Win: Charlie Austin
He back to scoring goals and home to Manchester United team that will try to attack after the dismal performance against Southampton should allow QPR chances at quick counter attacks and even a penalty.
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Out: Toby Alderweireled, Jay Rodriguez, Sadio Mane, Morgan Schneiderlin, Maya Yoshida
Doubt: Victor Wanyama, Dusan Tadic
In: Florin Gardos, Jack Corck, Eljero Elia (maybe)
Win: Ryan Bertrand
Some managers had a bit of a shocker when Bertrand scored just 2 points last week after securing a clean sheet against Manchester United. Consider it an "off week" and have plenty of faith that Bertrand will be in double digits after the Newcastle game.
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Out: Peter Odemwingie, Andy Wilkinson, Mame Biram Diouf
Doubt: Steven N'Zonzi, Erik Pieters, Marc Wilson
In: Victor Moses
Win: Victor Moses
We all remember the type of fantasy tear Victor Moses was on before the injury. Well, he is back and priced at £7.88, he should slot right into the Stoke starting 11 and will present plenty of problems to Leicester City defenders.
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Out: Jack Rodwell, Liam Bridcutt
Doubt: Lee Cattermole, Vito Mannone
In: Jermain Defoe, Emanuele Giaccherini
Win: Adam Johnson
With 19 and 12 points scored against Manchester City and Liverpool, respectively, there is no reason why AJ should not continue his good form against Tottenham. Furthermore, he is back on PK duties which adds another dimension to his fantasy scoring abilities.
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Out: Wilfried Bony, Ki Sung-Yueng, Jefferson Montero, Jonjo Shelvey (suspension)
Doubt: N/A
In: Bafétimbi Gomis, Tom Carroll
Win: Gylfi Sigurdsson
The Iceland international loves scoring against big clubs and will be looking forward to proving his form when Chelsea comes to South Wales.
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Tottenham
Out: Erik Lamela, Ryan Mason, Nabil Bentaleb
Doubt: N/A
In: Benjamin Stambouli, Moussa Dembele
Win: Christian Eriksen
While all the talk is about the young Harry Kane, the Denmark international has had a few quite games. I see him as a real differential pick this game week and expect him to do really well.
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Out: Jonas Olsson, Youssuf Mulumbu
Doubt: N/A
In: Chris Brunt
Win: Saido Berahino
So last week I recommended Stephane Sessegnon thinking he would do great but it was Berahino who stole his thunder and had an excellent fantasy week. While I do not really like West Bromwich Albion's chances against an Everton who will be looking to rebound after a tough FA Cup loss to West Ham United, Berahino remains the offensive player to own from West Bromwich.
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Out: Modibo Maiga, Cheikh Kouyate
Doubt: N/A
In: Alex Song, Enner Valencia
Win: Stewart Downing / Andy Carroll
I know most fantasy managers think that Stewart Downing is indispensable this Game Week but I also think that also having Andy Carroll is a good idea as I expect a convincing win against Hull City.
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So here it is. My team thus far is: Robles, Baines, Cresswell, Shaw, Downing, Eriksen, Di Maria, Fabregas, Mirallas, Sanchez, Kane with Hamer, Kelly, Okore and Murray on the bench. I may drop Shaw and bring in Aguero. In that case, Kane will likely make way.
What are your teams looking like?
Sani.