Fantasy Premier League Focus
Filed under: Fantasy Football Games - Posted by: Paul
Better late than never. With the Press Association finally delivering the stats, Fantasy Premier League (FPL) have been able to recalculate bonus points and add auto-subs. League tables have now been updated, affording us a chance to roll out our weekly regular:
Scout League Standings
Sitting in first place in the Scout League is T.I, after racking up 82 points last time round. Captain Nikica Jelavic, Gareth Bale and Demba Ba produced 61 point between them, with Asmir Begovic also chipping in with a clean sheet at the back. Our leader now stands fourth place overall on 452 points.
Iyad Zahlan moves into second place after handing Luis Suarez the armband last weekend. The Uruguayan produced 40 of his 75 points, while Bale and Robin Van Persie combined for a further 21; Iyad is fifth overall, having accrued 450 points in the first six Gameweeks.
Last week’s top dog Renoir Buffon slides down to third slot in the Scout League after racking up 55 points last time round. Captain Suarez was the only player to produce more than two points, yet Renoir manage to finish around the 280,000 mark in Gameweek 6. He is the third of our featured managers to be sitting in the overall top 10.
Edward O’Brien moves into fourth spot with 65 points in the previous Gameweek, despite handing Van Persie the captaincy. Suarez, Bale and Begovic were the other main protagonists as climbed into 11th slot overall.
Sanjeev Karki was the highest scorer of our top five, with 91 points racked up. Captain Suarez was joined by Bale, Jan Vertonghen, Simon Mignolet and Raheem Sterling. Sanjeev’s decision to bench Eden Hazard for Chelsea’s trip to Arsenal was a bold one that paid off in the end – he is now up to 29th in the FPL rankings.
The endeavours of our top five means that Fantasy Football Scout have extended their lead in the League of Leagues table. We now sit on 447.0, with Last Word Listeners in second on an average of 437.4.
Finally, for the contributors, Anorak remains at the summit after picking up 40 points last time round. Captain Van Persie and Demba Ba were the only players who managed more than a two-point haul as he moved to 364 points overall.
Market Trends
Demba Ba leads the way for transfers in after bagging a brace in Newcastle’s draw at Reading last Saturday. Ahead of a home clash with United this Sunday, the Magpies man has picked up over 70,000 new owners – top scorer in FPL with 47 points and with five goals in three matches and four lots of maximum bonus already, Ba has now risen from 7.5 to 8.2.
Gareth Bale is the next most popular asset. Similar to Ba, the Spurs midfielder has produced maximum bonus in each of the last three Gameweeks and is now just two points off Eden Hazard at the top of the midfielder rankings; the Welshman has risen to 9.4 after being snapped up by 67,000 Fantasy managers this week. With three home clashes in the next four (AVL, CHE, sot, WIG) he looks likely to pick up plenty more investment as Tottenham begin to click under Andre Villas-Boas.
Luis Suarez’s Carrow Road hat-trick has earned the Liverpool forward over 60,000 new owners. The Uruguayan now has back-to-back home clashes against Stoke and Reading on his agenda, as Fantasy managers scramble to get aboard the bandwagon. Peter Crouch and Steven Fletcher ‘s mid-price appeal and strong form has earned them a combined 62,000+ new owners, while Everton pair Nikica Jelavic and Marouane Fellaini have been snapped up by a similar number.
Gervinho’s role as the lone forward has earned the Arsenal man plenty of interest – classified as a midfielder, the 7.4 priced Ivorian has returned 25 points in the last three Gameweeks and, with a goal and assist in the Champions League win over Olympiakos, has subsequently been transferred into 53,000+ new teams as a viable alternative to Santi Cazorla.
Chelsea’s run of four clean sheets in the opening six fixtures is clearly having an effect. Ashley Cole, Branislav Ivanovic and Petr Cech have been subject to a combined 76,000 transfers in, with the left-back proving the most popular this week. Arsenal full-backs Kieran Gibbs and Carl Jenkinson have also been targeted, with 31,000 and 23,000 Fantasy managers persuaded by their mid-price appeal.
In terms of transfers out, Carlos Tevez leads the way – perhaps unsurprising, given he is the most-owned player in the game. With Sergio Aguero now back and amongst the goals, his compatriot has been shown the door from 90,000 teams ahead of a home clash with Sunderland.
Dimitar Berbatov is the next in line to be moved on. Over 60,000 have got rid of the Fulham forward after he missed last weekend’s home game with City, while Robin Van Persie is also losing owners – 26,000 Fantasy managers have moved on the United forward in spite of his midweek Champions League brace
Elsewhere, Michu has been sold by near on 44,000 teams; bearing in mind he now welcomes Reading and Wigan to the Liberty, this seems an odd one. Similarly, Eden Hazard – with a home game against out-of-sorts Norwich – has made his way out of 28,000 Fantasy teams. City pair Vincent Kompany and Yaya Toure have lost ownership ahead of a strong run of fixtures. The only two outfield players to feature in the first XI in the opening six Gameweeks, they have been moved on by a combined total of 50,000.
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GREENDREAMS11 says:
Rvp. Barfa. And. Dyer. >. Torres. Silva. Gervinho. Thoughts anyone ?
October 5 at 1:18 pm
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Ugh
October 5 at 1:21 pm
Test Eagles says:
Madness… why would you? 2 week fix at best!
October 5 at 1:17 pm
altern8or says:
Hi folks, wondering who to captain and bench from the following and also 1 free transfer with £0.3 in bank as i was awfully poor last week! Cheers
Foster Federici
Baines Hangeland Zabaleta McCartney Cuellar
Yaya Toure Santi Cazorla Hazard Kacaniklic Michu
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October 5 at 1:21 pm
In Bale We Trust says:
So basically you want to be told everything to do this week? I understand asking for some advice on a specific query but this is basically asking someone else to play the game for you.
October 5 at 1:28 pm
Tayls says:
If I were you, I’d Captain Torres, do Graham> Lambert and bench Fed, Kac, Cuellar Hang
October 5 at 4:20 pm
paulassetnicholson says:
Sub out Kacaniklic as he is likely to be ‘benched’ and you could risk Gervinho, its what ive done.
October 5 at 1:18 pm
Lateriser12 - "I am a consulting detective. The only one in the world" says:
Berba 90% unlikely means 3-5-2 again. God damn, Yaya looks like a slight doubt as well. Bring on another poor week.
October 5 at 1:22 pm
Test Eagles says:
Who’s coming off your bench?
October 5 at 1:20 pm
velsu says:
Ashley Cole may well have just done Leighton Baines a massive favour.
October 5 at 1:23 pm
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October 5 at 1:32 pm
Common Barn Utd says:
Wildcard in Play was thinking of one final tinkering:
Michu to Gaston Rameriz – silly thought or not?
Cheers
October 5 at 2:01 pm
JKisthe1 - Los Colchoneros 2 - The Revenge says:
Silly given Michu’s next 2.
October 5 at 1:37 pm
Back on the horse says:
I can;t load FPL but from memory isn’t it RENIOR?
October 5 at 1:42 pm
Dealbert says:
Please let me know what’s wrong with this team! I’m fairly content with the defence + forwards (also happy to keep Tevez for now), but midfield is looking weak. Hazard is out for Silva if he doesn’t perform (very) well against Norwich. What else? Sahin –> Fellaini/Michu or Kebe –> ? No available cash atm but Hazard –> Silva would give me 0.6. Also missing Spurs and Newcastle cover…
Foster – Begovic
Gibbs – Baines – Cuellar – Demel – Clyne
Cazorla – Hazard – Sahin – Sterling – Kebe
Van Persie – Tevez – Berbatov
Thanks in advance!
October 5 at 4:17 pm
paulassetnicholson says:
Maybe try Hazard to Mata. Silva is struggling a little at the moment and could be dropped for Milner or Sinclair.
October 5 at 1:47 pm
quangtran91 says:
Foster
jenkinson-baines-invanovic ( demel – mccartney)
yaya-ben arfa – duff – fellaini
torres- rvp – lambert (just used ft)
Should i stick with this formation or should i swap yaya toure or duff ?
October 5 at 1:58 pm
De_Roiste says:
Would you rather have:
1. Aguero and Lambert
Or
2. Ba and Jelly
October 5 at 4:15 pm
paulassetnicholson says:
Lambert has good games comin up and for a budget striker he is targeting the Golden Boot. Definately A
October 5 at 2:00 pm
Ace Ventura says:
Anyone else wanting to transfer out Berba given his fitness? Will only likely miss this game but could be good points elsewhere.
Otherwise with my awful bench I am contemplating the ‘standard’ Kacaniklic to Sterling though saving a transfer also seems sensible. humm.
October 5 at 2:08 pm
GREENDREAMS11 says:
Just done it this second Mr Ventura, i also kicked Van Persies ass out too and boy did it feel good.
October 5 at 2:12 pm
Ace Ventura says:
Its tempting me but no way do I have the balls to boot RVP for value and potential returns! Brave my friend. Who have you brought in?
October 5 at 4:14 pm
paulassetnicholson says:
I think Kacaniklic is to be benched and with Karin Frei back he may be behind him also. I have the same problem.
October 5 at 2:05 pm
Ace Ventura says:
Friedel
Rangel / Baines / Ridgewell / Ben Arfa
Fellaini / Michu / Hazard
Berbatov / Van Persie / Tevez
Begovic / Kacaniklic / Clyne / Demel
Is this the right team baring in mind Berba is unlikely to play or is Clyne a better shout at 1st sub?
October 5 at 2:54 pm
Matt - Manager of Reims, the best club in France (almost) says:
I’d put Clyne as 1st sub
October 5 at 4:14 pm
paulassetnicholson says:
I think Kacaniklic is to be benched so would have Clyne as 1st sub but keep Berba in. Berbatov will either definately play or not play at all, he wont come off the bench.
October 5 at 2:51 pm
Matt - Manager of Reims, the best club in France (almost) says:
This is my WC team. Thoughts?
Foster; Begovic
Baines; Gibbs; Demel; Clyne; Barnett
Bale; Silva; Gervinho; Fellaini; Sterling
RVP; Ba; Lambert
October 5 at 2:56 pm
xxxiang says:
Hey guys thinking of using wc this week to switch from
foster/krul
mcauley/rangel/cahill/ivanovic/jenkinson
nolan/toure/kacaniklic/dyer/ramsey
suarez/aguero/poldoski
to
foster/begovic
mcauley/ivanovic/nelsen/jenkinson/olsson
nolan/sahin/mata/bale/ramierz
suarez/augero/lambert
any comments?
October 5 at 4:12 pm
paulassetnicholson says:
Aguero will have to share goals with Tevez but apart from that its all good
October 6 at 8:14 am
Mainevent says:
save wildcard for after international break
October 5 at 3:26 pm
Binij says:
This will be the team this week….
Foster (Begovic)
Clyne, Baines, Gibbs (Hangeland, McCartney)
Hazard, Michu (c), Silva, Santi Cazorla (Guthrie)
Fletcher, Pog, Van Persie (vc)
Need to make up some ground after a shocking last 3 weeks so have taken a punt on Michu captain
October 5 at 4:10 pm
paulassetnicholson says:
Good team. Love the midfield. Was thinking about risking Michu as my captain also.
October 5 at 4:07 pm
paulassetnicholson says:
I must drop one of the following. Can you help?
Michu Miguel (REA)
Juan Mata (NOR)
Yao Gervinho (whu)
Shinji Kagawa (new)
Steven Pienaar (wig)
Robin van Persie (new)
Berbatov (sou)
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October 5 at 4:10 pm
paulassetnicholson says:
Can you also choose a captain. Thanks
October 5 at 6:15 pm
pmchugh says:
Not sure on Berbs fitness, so possibly him. Other than that I don’t see Fletch scoring at the etihad, so him. Captain Michu.
October 5 at 4:19 pm
paulassetnicholson says:
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October 5 at 6:22 pm
pmchugh says:
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October 5 at 6:23 pm
pmchugh says:
Also, captain Michu, Tevez or Lambo?
October 6 at 1:17 am
paulassetnicholson says:
I personally think every problem Britain currently has would we solved if David Cameron was tied down and had his tie set on fire. I would fing it rather interesting.
Tevez would be a good shout god goals at the Ethihad but will have to share his goals with Aguero, also if he hasn’t scored he may be subbed off only sixty mins in. Lambert also has a fantastic game, especially at St Mary’s and the same goes for Michu. I would advise if you feel you need to take a risk then go for Michu but if you feel you are comfortable I would go with Lambert.
I had the same problem but am in ‘big trouble’ in my family mini-league so I chose Michu.
October 5 at 5:37 pm
Mandell says:
Hi Gentleman and ladies
my team for gameweek 7
GK : Foster(Jussi)
DEF: Baines-Ivanovic-Fonte(Ridgewell-Clark)
MID : Hazard(c)-Pienaar-Santi-Sidwell(Robson-kanu)
ST : Ba(v)-Saurez-Lambert
6£ in the bank and no free transfers
Taking the gamble to C Hazard(his last chance to impress me otherwise his a goner)
1.Next GW : Robson-kanu>Bale
2. GW9 : Hazard(if not performing)>Mata
3. GW10 : Santi > Gervinho/Silva/Sahin/?
What do u guys think?
Any comments welcome
THANX in ADVANCE:D
October 6 at 2:37 am
shan says:
Robson Kanu –> Gervinho
October 5 at 8:57 pm
shan says:
Please rate My team using WC
Please rate and suggest
Schwarzer McCarthy
Nelsen Ivanovic Cole A Barnet Davis
Barnett Mata Bale Gervinho Rubson-Kanu Silva
Aguero Jelavic Ba
Looking for Nolan/ramirez/fletcher/Hba
Please help
Thanks in advance