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The Numbers Game – United Uncovered

21 January 2011 550 comments
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Manchester United’s 0-0 stalemate at White Hart Lane on Sunday may well have been two points gained given the controversial dismissal of Rafael, but the performance did little to dispel claims that Alex Ferguson’s side are struggling to wriggle into top gear.

Defensively Ferguson can rightly claim the draw with a vibrant Tottenham side as a triumph, but in attacking terms, United were bitterly disappointing.

With Fantasy Managers weighing up further investment in the United squad with Gameweek 24’s double fixture drawing closer, we use this latest Members article to take a closer look at the statistics from Sunday’s game and United’s performances over recent Gameweeks, to assess whether such a strategy really should be a priority and where our cash should be spent.

Mark Mark created the beast. He's now looking to tame it.

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  1. King Nemanja
    • 16 Years
    15 years, 5 months ago

    Posted this yeaterday, but hoping to get another opinion or two as I'm really stuck. Which option looks best do ye think?
    A) Rooney and Gordon (2 frees for next week)
    B) RVP and Van Der Sar
    C) Torres and Van Der Sar (4 point hit)

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    1. sale un chacho fc
      • 16 Years
      15 years, 5 months ago

      if u dont have nani, A.
      if u have him, B is a bit stronger but doesnt frees up a transf.

      your team, your choice đŸ˜‰

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      1. King Nemanja
        • 16 Years
        15 years, 5 months ago

        Not too bothered about about freeing up a transfer really as my team is ok for next week without the need to make 2 transfers (barring injuries), and I will be wildcarding the week after then. Also I do have Nani, so its down to B or C

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    2. 2 Planes 3 Buildings
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      15 years, 5 months ago

      I would go with A imo. The other options are tempting but Rooney has to score some time. right........

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    3. Mak_Gold
      15 years, 5 months ago

      B imo.

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    4. Declan
      • 16 Years
      15 years, 5 months ago

      Drogba to Rooney! Just the 1 transfer

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    5. King Nemanja
      • 16 Years
      15 years, 5 months ago

      Cheers for your opinions guys!

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  2. bring_on _the_fantasy
    • 15 Years
    15 years, 5 months ago

    Is there a chance Rafeal might play tomorrow?

    Whats the hearing about. Was a shocking yellow card!

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    1. RoysBrotherJohnson- Irish p…
      • 16 Years
      15 years, 5 months ago

      there is NO CHANCE, get over it

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      1. bring_on _the_fantasy
        • 15 Years
        15 years, 5 months ago

        get over what? Was a simple question?

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        1. RoysBrotherJohnson- Irish p…
          • 16 Years
          15 years, 5 months ago

          the shocking yellow- would have thought that was fairly obvious

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    2. Lewis - Sky Pod
      • 15 Years
      15 years, 5 months ago

      it was a professional for the 85,000th f**king time aghhhhhhhh

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      1. Lewis - Sky Pod
        • 15 Years
        15 years, 5 months ago

        professional foul*

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    3. Declan
      • 16 Years
      15 years, 5 months ago

      The hearing is to do with his over reaction to the red! He is suspended for 1, which may increase to 3, depending on the outcome

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  3. Mak_Gold
    15 years, 5 months ago

    Asked this earlier but would love to hear some more opinions.This is my team:

    Foster,
    Kolarov,Coleman,Evatt,
    Nani(C),Nasri,Adam,VdV,N’Zogbia,
    Drog,Tevez.

    Subs: Krul,Carroll,Jara,D.Collins.(1 free transfer,3.7 in bank)

    Last time,I asked if it would be worth taking a 4 point hit to do Drog->Berba and Collins->Vidic,but considering Carroll will still be out for another 3 or so weeks,I'm not sure about selling an out-of-form player instead of an injured one.

    Maybe Carroll->Berba and one of Kolarov->Hangeland/Krul->Stockdale is the better move?Although then I'll have to forget about Vidic and also bench Drogba for this week.What do you guys think?

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    1. fanofippo
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      15 years, 5 months ago

      Wow you got almost the same team as mine.. except my defender is Alcaraz for your Evatt.

      Also got the same issue as you - Will probably be taking Drog out (can't stand seeing him in my team now) for Rooney/Berb or if I'm feeling lucky - taking out one of my defenders for Vidic/Evra

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  4. tosey
    • 16 Years
    15 years, 5 months ago

    huth shawcross carew and kenwyne jone, try defending against them from rory delaps throw in!

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    1. Jimbo
      • 15 Years
      15 years, 5 months ago

      Ah remember when Shawcross used to get points.

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    2. divvy
      • 15 Years
      15 years, 5 months ago

      tue, i doubt fulham can keep a clean sheet

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      1. sale un chacho fc
        • 16 Years
        15 years, 5 months ago

        haha terrific heading!!
        GO GO STOKE!!!!

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  5. samcro
    • 16 Years
    15 years, 5 months ago

    Anyone know what time we will find out news on Rafael's hearing?

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    1. RoysBrotherJohnson- Irish p…
      • 16 Years
      15 years, 5 months ago

      he's deaf! Thats it, he's defo out my team

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  6. Unsuitable Name
    • 15 Years
    15 years, 5 months ago

    Lads, with the suspension to rafael could he not just play in fabio's jersey?! It would be genius!

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    1. samcro
      • 16 Years
      15 years, 5 months ago

      I like it đŸ™‚

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  7. unoaime
    • 15 Years
    15 years, 5 months ago

    Robinson, Foster
    Bardsley, Vidic, Samba, Kolarov, A.Cole
    Adam, Nani, Nasri, Brunt, Bale
    Bent, Berbatov, Carroll

    Got 2.2 in the bank and 2 transfers available, any suggestions?

    Really don't know what to do this gameweek. I was thinking maybe Brunt out for someone with a DGW but then saw he's got good fixtures coming up and a DGW himself so safer to bench atm. Should i let Kolarov go and who for?

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    1. Mak_Gold
      15 years, 5 months ago

      Bardsley->Hangeland,Bent->Tevez,Brunt->VdV are some of your options depending on your budget.Those last two are extremely important.dude,please answer my question.A little above you.

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  8. Caine & Co.
    • 15 Years
    15 years, 5 months ago

    Nani captainers, are you afraid he might not play both of the games? United fans, what do you think?

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    1. Declan
      • 16 Years
      15 years, 5 months ago

      I think he wont play both, hence why Im captaining Rooney! He was shocking againest Spurs, it wouldnt suprise me in the slightest to see SAF bench him vs Brum!

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      1. Caine & Co.
        • 15 Years
        15 years, 5 months ago

        I'm deciding between Nani, RVP and Fabregas. I'm tempted to captain Fabregas as it would be a tasty differential. But it could go horribly wrong if Nani plays both games and scores high :/

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  9. njfsdkffslkf
    • 16 Years
    15 years, 5 months ago

    Afternoon, anyone taking a risk on Rio for the double?

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    1. Christina.
      • 16 Years
      15 years, 5 months ago

      No. Think United will concede vs Blackpool.

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    2. Christina.
      • 16 Years
      15 years, 5 months ago

      DB - you WC? Am I stupid in going rvp/Berba/Rooney this week? Im on my WC and trying to make up 50pts deficit.

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      1. njfsdkffslkf
        • 16 Years
        15 years, 5 months ago

        Hey Inalize

        That looks a bit different, Dont know if i could take that risk.

        Im personally goin with Berbatov, Rooney just hasnt shown the form so far.

        But ive taken a few risks elsewhere, Trying to determine if i should take a risk on Kyle Walker at 4.0m starting aswell and play him over Coleman

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    3. Jimbo
      • 15 Years
      15 years, 5 months ago

      I've seen a few Evras but no Rios, I'd be too nervous with Ferdinand I think

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    4. Morrissey1986
      • 16 Years
      15 years, 5 months ago

      Don't know who to take who's likely to play Right back still unsure whether to do Hughes/Vidic Hangeland/Evra

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  10. Connor's Calling
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 16 Years
    15 years, 5 months ago

    anyone fancy offering an educated guess at whether:
    a) Kelly will play both Liverpool games
    b) Nzogbia be sold/in talks before Wigan's Tuesday night game

    (anyone else playing both of the above this week?)

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    1. Dai Chicken Pie
      • 16 Years
      15 years, 5 months ago

      regarding kelly, daglish seems to favour him, thats all we know

      Its a risk worth taking imo

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      1. alfast1c
        • 15 Years
        15 years, 5 months ago

        +1

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    2. Jax
      • 16 Years
      15 years, 5 months ago

      Kelly should play both games. why wouldn't he? Zog should be still at wigan on tuesday.

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  11. sale un chacho fc
    • 16 Years
    15 years, 5 months ago

    NANI will start both matches! There is no reason why SAF can bench him.

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    1. Declan
      • 16 Years
      15 years, 5 months ago

      Hhhmm 60mins of pure sh1te vs Spurs!

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      1. Jax
        • 16 Years
        15 years, 5 months ago

        united were behind the ball though. Nani plays better at home and against teams they can afford to attack better. spurs away was always gonna be a tight game.

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  12. Lewis - Sky Pod
    • 15 Years
    15 years, 5 months ago

    On wildcard

    Thinking of doing Tevez to Torres for next few gwks then get Tevez back in GWK26/7

    Would leave me with Rooney, RVP, Torres

    ????

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    1. Dai Chicken Pie
      • 16 Years
      15 years, 5 months ago

      it makes sense on paper...........

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    2. Somalion
      • 16 Years
      15 years, 5 months ago

      But Torres isnt playing nearly as well as Tevez... Yes he has good fixtures but Liverpool players have been extremely frustrating this season. Not worth it in my opinion.

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  13. divvy
    • 15 Years
    15 years, 5 months ago

    which teams have defenders worth having for the next few weeks? already have manunited, mancity, liverpool, everton, stoke city, and arsenal coverage

    got one defender left, under 5.0 million, thought of fulham, but they have bad fixtures following the dgw
    any other teams worth looking at?

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    1. Jimbo
      • 15 Years
      15 years, 5 months ago

      Blackburn possibly?

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    2. Dai Chicken Pie
      • 16 Years
      15 years, 5 months ago

      buuuurmingum?

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  14. sale un chacho fc
    • 16 Years
    15 years, 5 months ago

    I will never sell SIR CHARLES

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  15. George Agdgdgwngo
    • 16 Years
    15 years, 5 months ago

    anyone know what time the rafeal hearing is today?

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    1. Jax
      • 16 Years
      15 years, 5 months ago

      He had it already, just got a fine and a warning. He only misses the brum game. Will be back for blackpool away midweek.

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  16. Morrissey1986
    • 16 Years
    15 years, 5 months ago

    Rafael banned v Birmingham tomorrow but Fergie jokes: "I might play Rafael instead of Fabio. No-one would know the difference."

    Someone mentioned it on here Fergie said it.

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  17. Back on the horse
    • 15 Years
    15 years, 5 months ago

    Dempsey will play 180 mins won't he?

    Even with Dembele and Johnson coming back from injury, they only played 30 and 15 mins last outing and Davies came off then.

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    1. Back on the horse
      • 15 Years
      15 years, 5 months ago

      I'm considering Bale -> Dempsey for a 4 pt hit

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  18. Darth Paul
    • 15 Years
    15 years, 5 months ago

    new post

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  19. _Greg
    • 16 Years
    15 years, 5 months ago

    Wes Brown looks to be getting the onw week suspension of rafael, with o'shea not fit yet from ankle injury and neville past it.

    Would be ok for someone with a free looking a an easily likely 6 points

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  20. Jimbo
    • 15 Years
    15 years, 5 months ago

    Maybe Gary Neville can come in for Rafael given how entertaining he was against West Brom!

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    1. _Greg
      • 16 Years
      15 years, 5 months ago

      hehehe

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    2. Manamongst
      • 15 Years
      15 years, 5 months ago

      he sucked! LOL

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  21. Elts
    • 16 Years
    15 years, 5 months ago

    Guys this is my team for thi GWK, I badly need the points so can you review my team please and let me know if I am missing anything obvious?

    Stockdale (Foster)
    Baines, Vidic, Bardsley (Foley, Williamson)
    VDV, Nani (c), Fabs, Adam, Dempsey
    Berbs, Torres (Carroll)

    Have made 2 transfers (dempsey and stockdale) and have £1.0m cash.

    Much appreciated

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    1. Mak_Gold
      15 years, 5 months ago

      You're obviously missing Tevez,and you should probably do Barsley->Hangeland/Alcaraz/Coleman as Sunderland's fixtures get worse now.

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      1. Mak_Gold
        15 years, 5 months ago

        *Bardsley

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  22. Mak_Gold
    15 years, 5 months ago

    Which one should I sell for Berba-Drog(out-of-form) or Carroll(inj.)? Won't be losing too much on either of them.Keep in mind that if I downgrade Drogba,I can also do D.Collins->Vidic for -4,whereas if I sell Carroll,I'll have to settle instead for Hangeland and also bench Drog for this week.

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  23. cowboy
    • 15 Years
    15 years, 5 months ago

    A little help please, squad is

    Foster, Gordon,
    Kolarov, Rafael, Elmo, Coleman, Djourou,
    VDV, Nani, Nasri, Adam, K Davies
    Berba, Tevez, Elmander

    I used my WC last week. I toyed with the idea of dropping Berba for RVP, but didn't....

    So now my dilemma is;

    Straight swop Berba for RVP. Berba is on DGW, but good odds RVP can score higher regardless, but doesn't look like Elmander has many obvious opportunities in coming weeks....

    Drop Rafael (or Kolarov) for Kelly, and therefore can afford Elmander out for RVP (-4 points)

    Or sacrifice Nasri for cheaper midfielder to free up funds for RVP. (My theory is Nasri won't score as highly with fabs and RVP fit..... Maybe....) (-4 points)

    I know it's a bit of a ramble, but it's doing my head in as I used my first WC already! Thanks......

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  24. ChippyT
    • 15 Years
    15 years, 5 months ago

    considering Rafael to Ferdinand as i dont have enough for Vidic ? any opinions?

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  25. Manamongst
    • 15 Years
    15 years, 5 months ago

    Any ideas? thinking of swapping out Adam or Davies for Nasri off my bench one of these two DGWers are going to flop:

    Foster

    Evra, Coleman, Djourou

    Kuyt, VDV, Adam, s. Davies

    Rooney, Berbatov(c), Tevez

    Bench
    Krul, Nasri, Onuoha, Evatt

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  26. Dende9256
    • 15 Years
    15 years, 5 months ago

    this is my wildcard team so far

    Stockdale

    Coleman - Djorou - Vidic

    Nani (C) - Nasri - Adam - N'Zogbia

    RVP - Berba - Torres

    Bench>> Foster, Kelly, Brunt, Huth

    Bank>> 0

    Any thing im missing here need to claw back over 50 point deficit

    Should i get tevez instead of torres dgw?
    Is stockdale good choice for keeper?
    Should i play 1 of huth or kelly?
    Should i ditch nzog with the transfer rumours circling?

    Thanks

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  27. Razmataz
    • 15 Years
    15 years, 5 months ago

    Rooney or Nani for captaincy?

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    1. bkurtan88
      • 15 Years
      15 years, 5 months ago

      nani

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  28. bkurtan88
    • 15 Years
    15 years, 5 months ago

    will ferdinand start both games this gameweek??

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  29. Ninjaa
    • 15 Years
    15 years, 5 months ago

    will rooney start both games?

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  30. P0mpey
    • 16 Years
    15 years, 5 months ago

    Oh no... just reliased I made dunken transfers this week.

    Were these a good or bad idea?

    Hart out Stockdale in
    Rafael out Vidic in
    Tevez out Torres in

    Leaves me this team for the doubles -

    Stockdale (Foster)
    Vidic Hangleland Coleman (Djourou Bardsley)
    Nani(c) VDV Fabergas Nasri Adam
    Berbatov Torres (Carroll)

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