Fantasy Premier League 2016-17: 5 players to pick for Gameweek 16
Gameweek 15 turned out to be a goal fest with over 35 goals scored over the weekend. On the first day itself, every home team scored a minimum of 3 goals. Despite this, the average score stood at a not so high 46 points.
Manchester City were stunned by Leicester City as Jamie Vardy scored a hattrick after a barren run of 10 games. The defending champions punished the Citizens’ defence and the match ended 4-2.
Arsenal continued to display their grit as they overcame Stoke City, after going a goal down. If Arsenal want to win the title, they will have to display this kind of relentless attitude. Their rivals Chelsea continued their stay at the top after battling past West Brom, taking their winning streak to 9 games.
Also read: EPL 2016/17: 10 things we learned from Gameweek 15
Manchester United edged past Spurs thanks to Mkhitaryan’s strike which was the only goal of the game. Finally, Liverpool were held to a draw by West Ham due to which the Merseyside club are now 3 points behind 2nd place Arsenal.
Here are 5 players we believe could do well over the midweek:
#5 Jamie Vardy
The Leicester striker was on a ten game barren run but came back in style as he scored a scintillating hat-trick against Manchester City. The hat trick included some fantastic finishes and were from gameplay typical to Leicester City’s smash and grab style.
Vardy made the most of his pace and precision as he tormented Claudio Bravo ,who did not have the best of evenings in goal. Hopefully, for Leicester City, this game brings back Vardy’s confidence and form as the club definitely need him at his best if they are to continue with good results.
This week Vardy faces Bournemouth, a club which has kept just one clean sheet in their last 5 matches. It’ll be important for Leicester City to turn up that day if they want to move up the points table.
Next 3 fixtures: Bournemouth(A), Stoke City(A), Everton(H)