October
04

The Watchlist – David Silva

Filed under: The Watchlist - Posted by: stilicho

This time last year David Silva was walking on water. A September squall of goals, assists and man of the match awards saw him anointed Premier League player of the month and exalted by Roberto Mancini as “one of the best players in the world”. The approbation of Fantasy managers was no less enthusiastic, and by Christmas the Silva sect had insensibly swelled into a congregation considerable enough to preach his revelation as an article of Fantasy Football faith.

Happy would be our lot if bandwagons had brake lights, and the sudden blow of suspension or injury is kinder deliverance to Fantasy managers than the gradual, grinding decline of the kind that afflicted the City playmaker as the season drew to a close. An extended summer sojourn with the Spain squad failed to earn him a reprieve from the tiresome obligations of August international friendlies or September’s World Cup qualifiers, and with a further tour of duty looming Mancini’s plaintive plea to Spain boss Vicente Del Bosque to spare the rod hints at the effect on City’s fortunes he ascribes to Silva’s fitness.

The champions currently present a perplexing prospect to Fantasy managers. Whilst the absences of Sergio Aguero and Mario Balotelli allowed Carlos Tevez to make the early season hay, a fully fit front line will surely spell rotation, and with City’s fixtures very much on the up (SUN, wba, SWA, whm, TOT, AVL) potential investors might lament the untimely absence of places to securely hang a hat.

The only ever-present thus far in the Mancini midfield, Yaya Toure, continues to divide opinion in the Fantasy community. His often ambiguous role somewhere between attack and defence affords a wide spectrum of opinion as to his correct valuation. His two goals and an assist in the opening three games may gone some way to silencing the sceptics, but it remains to be seen whether a player whose threat from open play can appear confined to particular tactical circumstances will continue to justify his current price.

With fitness finally returning and three starts in the last four, Silva may now be in a position to compete with the Ivorian in terms of minutes. With 33 starts last season compared to Toure’s 31 he would appear every bit as central to Mancini’s plans, and in terms of Fantasy potential Silva has a clear edge. Both may expect to better their tallies of six goals apiece last season, but 17 assists for Silva compared with nine for Toure last time out is a fair reflection on Silva’s superior creativity, involvement and significantly more advanced pitch position.

With an assist in his last two and a single bonus point in City’s tricky trip to Craven Cottage, his recent FPL hauls reflect Silva’s ICT index superiority over the rest of the City midfield since his return to the starting lineup. Priced at a premium 9.6 in Fantasy Premier League (FPL) and 9.0 in the Sky Sports game, Silva invites an interesting value judgment over Yaya (8.3 in FPL and 8.1 in Sky) for those looking to tap into the more secure City assets over their favourable run of fixtures.

Looking further afield: a blank at home to Norwich this weekend may serve to exhaust the humour of Eden Hazard’s increasingly twitchy owners, and if Silva can avoid strenuous exertion over the international break he could present strong competition to the in-form premium picks Gareth Bale and Juan Mata over the weeks to come.

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  1. leo_messi
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    really need good advice gentlemen...

    I want to make 2 transfers:

    Hazard & Pienaar -> Bale & Gervinho..( 8 points hit)

    I know that this gameweek these changes can give me the same amount of points and selling them now is not the best idea... but if I do not do it before Saturday I won't be able to afford it later because I don't have enough money in the bank..My current front 8 is:

    Michu,Hazard,Fellani,Pienaar,HBA,RVP,Suarez and Lambert..

    as you can see I have Fellani and Pienaar so I don't need one of them (and have Baines as well).

    what do you suggest?I will be very grateful for each answer given..thanks

    1. Nick
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      Stupid idea imo keep Hazard & Pienaar.

    2. john woods
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      • Fantasy Football Scout Member

      ure flying in the league right now trust your instincts

  2. stupendous
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    Just woke up to some bad news.......so i took it out on my fantasy team and spent 12pts.......BUT.....i smell personal record returns this week.......look at this..

    Vorm
    Vertonghen Cole Baines
    Ramirez Cazorla Yaya Bale
    Long Jelavic Suarez

    cpt Bale/Suarez.

    1. Chu Young Ping Pong
      • Reputation Level: Scout

      12 pts hit?!?!

    2. RD84
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      As long as Hazard stays quiet. Looks great.

    3. jonesy_in_the_laundry_room
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      12 points is ridiculous. too much tinkering.

      1. GREENDREAMS11
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        No it isnt, I took an 8 point hit last week and the 3 players i brought in got me 50 points. 2 years ago i took a 16 pointer for a double gameweek and scored 146. Its all relative, its only wrong if it doesn t work. If i had left thing as they were last week the players i had would have bagged me only 12 points, so overall i benefitted by 30 points.

        1. DownUnder
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          same, it all depends on whether they can earn it back. took an 8pt hit last weekend to bring in and cpt suarez. he himself earned two thirds of my points

    4. john woods
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      • Fantasy Football Scout Member

      I took a 16 point hit last week and made 26 points from one of those players enough said!!!

    5. pezzerman
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      i was in the same mood last week... i had on the confirmation screen -12 and thought it was stupid...I changed the last transfer last min to only be -8 which was supposed to be Pogrebnyak TO Jelavic...Altho you do have to be reasonably fortunate..If you are selling players who might get points anyway..the players you bring in have to get at least 6 points to justify the hit..If you take a hit the next week transferring then out..its effectively -8 for each extra transfer.

  3. bill_clinton
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    from now on i want an equal amount of blueberrys in each muffin

    1. ColeHole
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      whether they're blueberry or any other flavour. This must be standardised for CONVENIENCE and SAFETY.

      1. bill_clinton
        • Reputation Level: Scout

        yessum sir :(

        1. ColeHole
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          I think we can all agree that there should be MORE blueberrys in every muffin (esp the blueberry ones) :)

          MORE blueberrys, FEWER bad muffins
          MORE blueberrys, FEWER bad muffins

  4. Gooders
    • Reputation Level: Scout

    Hi Guys, just joined up, although been reading on here for quite a while. Got 2 FT (0.3 in bank) this week and not quite sure what to do with them...

    Foster
    Baines Jenkinson S.Taylor (Demel Cuellar)
    Cazorla Hazard Pienaar Michu (Guthrie)
    RVP Tevez Lambert

    I know the defence isn't great for this week but after this week it doesn't look too bad. Front 7 all have decent fixtures this week which leaves Guthrie to Sterling I suppose (benched) rolling over 2 transfers for the internationals. Any other advice? Not sure on captain yet either. Thanks in advance and thanks for any (indirect) advice I have received in the past!

    1. john woods
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      welcome to the party :)

    2. Tony cascarino irish roots
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      Exact midfield and front three i have buddy

  5. The Dago
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    Ricky Lambert currently on 84.5% anyone know if hes likely to rise tonight?

    1. Pratik
      • Reputation Level: Scout

      Unlikely!

      1. The Dago
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        Thanks, just need to wait till news on Berbatov before I make transfer.

        1. ColeHole
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          Fri night, most likely.

  6. Timon
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    Repost
    berba will play this week or petric retains his place ?

    1. Lateriser12
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      Jol press conference will answer this. Everything else is speculation.

    2. The Dago
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      Berba if fit i would of thought.

    3. Locarno
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      Given that I've flicked Berba, he's almost guaranteed to start.

    4. Timon
      • Reputation Level: Scout

      ohk

  7. Doolittle
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    • Fantasy Football Scout Member

    Quick poll - who do you think will score the most points over the next 2 GWs?

    A) Bale (AST, CHE)
    B) Silva (SUN, wba)
    C) Cazorla (whu, nor)

    1. Timon
      • Reputation Level: Scout

      caz

      1. Chu Young Ping Pong
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        Bale.

    2. The Dago
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      Bale for me.

    3. Katie
      • Reputation Level: Scout

      Silva

    4. Kostja
      • Reputation Level: Scout

      Bale

    5. Lateriser12
      • Reputation Level: Scout

      Silva

    6. Scroobius Mac
      • Reputation Level: Scout

      Silva

    7. Hay Number 2
      • Reputation Level: Scout

      Silva

    8. Kings of Lyon
      • Reputation Level: Scout

      Silva

    9. Doolittle
      • Reputation Level: Scout
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member

      Thanks everyone, weighed it up and I think I'm going with Silva - hope to have all 3 in 4/5 weeks time!

    10. Paolo Di Laernu - low rep r…
      • Reputation Level: Scout

      Personally I don't think Silva will...Sun wba, two of the most stubbornly defensive teams in the league.

  8. chinmusic
    • Reputation Level: Scout

    Emily "Emile" Heskey on Rod Hull and Grotbags. Apologies if this has been posted already...

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RzIUu8ORbzY

    1. EpicFail
      • Reputation Level: Scout

      Clearly a legend in the making at that point.

      1. chinmusic
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        His expression when introduced as Emily was priceless

  9. cruzex
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    why is podolsky playing only 60-75min per game???

    1. cruzex
      • Reputation Level: Scout

      should i sell him?

      1. jezza360
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        you can get better fantasy strikers for cheaper

  10. jezza360
    • Reputation Level: Scout

    hi all team is sorted for the weekend hoping for some big points please RMT
    foster
    baines simpson williams
    bale(c) cazorla michu hazard pienaar
    fletcher jelavic

    rudd tevez demel barnett

    1. Hay Number 2
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      I would play Tevez ahead of Fletcher myself!

  11. SABG - Community Mismanager
    • Reputation Level: Scout

    how about Tevez + Graham > Suarez + Lambert for a -4 hit?

    still have a wildcard in my back pocket to change it all after the break.

    1. Katie
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      Sod Lambert. Keep Graham for the next two gw's.

    2. Chrissy Waddle - Luca Modri…
      • Reputation Level: Scout

      If you have Michu/Dyer then I'd consider it. I have removed Tevez this week, though he will get gametime this weekend, it's more a long term move, so happy with it. Gulp!.

    3. RD84
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      So tough. Under normal circumstances I'd say that seems silly, but Suarez and Lambert are both playing great, and Graham hasn't at all. The only thing against Tevez is rotation, but he's safe this week. I don't think it's worth it peronsally. I would just do Graham for Lambert.

    4. Crouch Potato!
      • Reputation Level: Scout

      Risky with next fixtures, though Graham couldn't finish a kiddies meal right now.

    5. Sidharth
      • Reputation Level: Scout

      Stick to Graham. He's gonna have a good week.

  12. jonesy_in_the_laundry_room
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    How does this attack look?

    hazard, michu, yay, sterling/hba
    Ba Defoe RVP

    1 mil in the bank. 1 free transfer.

    I predict goals on both sides in the newc manu game.

    1. sterling or hba?
    2. any obvious subs or should i hold off for 2 next week?

  13. gers23
    • Reputation Level: Scout

    should i play Begovic or Swarchzer? Lol have Suarez and Lambert so does it matter?

    1. jonesy_in_the_laundry_room
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      swarchz

    2. RD84
      • Reputation Level: Scout

      Seriously guys, his name isn't that hard to spell!

      1. ColeHole
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        Schnauzer?

  14. Kings of Lyon
    • Reputation Level: Scout

    Next week looks prime for Hazard - Silva

    1. Locarno
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      Aye. I would do that, but I'm guessing two or three horrendous injuries will divert my attention elsewhere.

      1. Hay Number 2
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        +1 Hence why I am battling to save my FT this GW!

      2. Kings of Lyon
        • Reputation Level: Scout

        Yeah international breaks are a distaster for FF. how you fancy your lots chances next friday night?

        1. Locarno
          • Reputation Level: Scout

          ??? Who are we talking about?

          1. Kings of Lyon
            • Reputation Level: Scout

            Wales? you are Welsh? or have i messed up here

            1. Locarno
              • Reputation Level: Scout

              Welsh?

              Welsh???

              WELSH????????????????????????????????????

              Not talking to you any more.

              1. Kings of Lyon
                • Reputation Level: Scout

                Haha, I guess I got my wires crossed then

                1. Hay Number 2
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                  I think he maybe a wee Scot if I remember correctly?

                  1. Kings of Lyon
                    • Reputation Level: Scout

                    Na he's not a fellow Scot, must have got mixed up.

    2. Hay Number 2
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      I am with you on that, I just don't like doubling up in midfeild......I also have Yaya!

      1. Kings of Lyon
        • Reputation Level: Scout

        I always associate you with the other Grav :) I know it seem sideways but id go Yaya to Silva, i think Yayas points will dry up.

        1. Hay Number 2
          • Reputation Level: Scout

          I know.....I was paying homage to the late great Herbert Lom for this week, but don't you worry I'll get the flux capacitor juiced up, hit it to 88 and get the doc back ;)

          I am tempted with the sideways move to be honest, I think Silva will score more over the next 3-5 games

          1. Kings of Lyon
            • Reputation Level: Scout

            Sounds good to me, it is a crackin' pic of the doc

            If youve got nothing else to do then id do that.

            1. Hay Number 2
              • Reputation Level: Scout

              Ha ha I am found of that one......

              Yeah will do, goin to save it for this GW though, just in case!

              1. Hay Number 2
                • Reputation Level: Scout

                *fond

              2. Pratik
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                I am taking a guess- New Zealand....the way he was talking about cricket in one of their matches, it certainly indicated that.

  15. gers23
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    who to captain?

    A) Suarez
    B)Lambert
    C)Rvp
    D)Hazard

    1. Hay Number 2
      • Reputation Level: Scout

      Hazard/ Suarez

    2. Kings of Lyon
      • Reputation Level: Scout

      Hazard

    4. EpicFail
      • Reputation Level: Scout

      RVP

    5. Katie
      • Reputation Level: Scout

      Suarez

  16. The Viper
    • Reputation Level: Scout

    Evenin Gents! I have yet another week of been entirley out of the loop due to not having internet in the college house!

    How is my team looking, I was panicking and planning on taking a 4 point hit for Yaya & Berba -> Bale & Lambert but now i'm thinking on not doing anything..

    Jaask/Fed
    Ridgewell Baines Hangeland
    Hazard Pienaar Michu Yaya Sterling
    RVP Tevez Berba

    Is there something obvious i'm missing out on? Thanks! :)

    1. The Viper
      • Reputation Level: Scout

      *Demel & Cuellar are the other defenders

    2. Locarno
      • Reputation Level: Scout

      Bench? In case Berba's out.

      1. The Viper
        • Reputation Level: Scout

        Sterling will come in for Berba if I leave my team as it is now..

  17. Bubbles
    • Reputation Level: Scout

    New post.

  18. olidooley
    • Reputation Level: Scout

    What's all the fuss over Lambert about?.....Is he really worth it??

  19. chayuk2
    • Reputation Level: Scout

    how this??

    cech
    popov,vermaleen,ivanovic
    hazard,bale,sahin,ramirez
    ba,jelavic,defoe
    (snodgrass,nelsen,gorks)

    or bring silva into the squad by tweaking on def and replace sahin.. any idea??

  20. Godfather Bandit
    • Reputation Level: Scout

    Good day, my fellow Fantasists. I have 2FT and I wanna use one. How do you, my esteemed colleagues, suggest that I use it?

    Foster {Jaasi)
    Gibss, McCauley, Clyne (Reid, Gorks)
    Hazard, Cazorla, Fellaini, Michu (Kacaniclic)
    Tevez, RVP, Lambert
    £0.9 banked.

  21. Dilley
    • Reputation Level: Scout

    Current team

    Mignolet
    Baines, Vermaelen, Rangel
    Pienaar, yaya, Gervinho, Fellaini
    Suarez, RVP, Fletcher.

    Was wondering on wildcard using opinions? Is it best to use it during international break that is imminent or wait for a double game week later in the season?

  22. Sidharth
    • Reputation Level: Scout

    HBA—–>Michu for 2 weeks worth it??

  23. Godfather Bandit
    • Reputation Level: Scout

    Gorks> Nelsen - before price rise?

  24. Le Chairman FPL Adjustment …
    • Reputation Level: Scout

    Newcastle lineup for tonight anyone?

    And chances also?

  25. ironmike31
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    Do we think Gibbs & Suarez in for Saylor & Tevez for a 4pt hit is ok, if I'm captaining Suarez?

    Given Mancini's rotation/cameo fettish, Tevez is no longer a captaincy option, imo.

    1. DownUnder
      • Reputation Level: Scout

      May not be hugely better off. Its still better though imo

  26. Dilley
    • Reputation Level: Scout

    Anybody know who is due a rise tonight?

    1. ironmike31
      • Reputation Level: Scout

      Fiso.co.uk has a good idea.

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