The Watchlist Updated – Gameweek 12
Filed under: The Watchlist - Posted by: Mark
Once again, Merseyside pair Marouane Fellaini and Luis Suarez continue to climb in the Watchlist rankings, with their respective form just too good to ignore, in spite of the fact they are both a single caution away from a one-match ban. Dimitar Berbatov and Juan Mata are also on the rise, while four home fixtures in the next five Gameweeks has Sunderland’s defensive assets leap in our estimations…
Goalkeepers
Despite the clean sheet in the 1-0 win over QPR, we find Stoke’s Asmir Begovic toppled from the top spot when it comes to our long-term planning. The Stoke stopper still has strong form and fixtures to justify acquisition, although with three away trips in five, his prospects take a dip.
Sunderland’s Simon Mignolet is the new target between the sticks. Like Stoke, the Black Cats are basing success on a resolute back four unit, having conceded just 11 goals this term to Stoke’s 10. Sunderland’s fixtures are that bit stronger than Stoke’s, with the allure of a double Gameweek now on the horizon. As a result, Mignolet has four home matches in the next five Gameweeks, making him an obvious leading candidate for those looking to tweak between the sticks.
Tim Krul is your main rotation option with Mignolet given that he offers perfect home and away cover with the Belgian. Newcastle’s back four will receive better protection now that Chieck Tiote is back from his ban, although with Fabricio Coloccini still facing two more matches out, reservations will remain.
QPR’s Julio Cesar is perhaps a better option to partner Mignolet in the short-term; he offers home matches with Southampton this weekend and Aston Villa in Gameweek 15 to coincide with Mignolet’s away trips. The Brazilian also makes a decent acquisition in his own right for those looking for a swap on a budget.
David De Gea is the clear choice for those looking to spend in this position, with his starting role in the United XI seemingly secure for now. It perhaps looks a safer bet to wait for several of the uncertainties to be settled, however. Right now, it’s unclear as to whether Wojciech Szczęsny will make a return to the Gunners goal as number one this weekend, while the Southampton, Liverpool and Reading keeper situation is also in flux due to injuries and absentees. Once they clear, there are likely to be more alternatives available.
Defenders
Attacking returns and bonus points continue to keep Leighton Baines ticking along to justify his selection at the top of our defender rankings. In truth, the competition isn’t yet fierce enough to threaten him, right now. United’s Rafael keeps pushing to make a claim with continued attacking menace and strong fixtures but, with just one clean sheet in the last seven outings, Sir Alex Ferguson’s back four is just not reliable.
Sunderland’s Carlos Cuellar comes into our thinking as we prepare for the Gameweek 16 double; we don’t expect much from the trip to Craven Cottage this weekend but, after that, returns on four home games in the next five Gameweeks look likely.
Below this there are slim pickings. Newcastle’s back four is wavering without Coloccini, while Robert Huth and Emmerson Boyce are struggling to fetch the attacking returns that warrant the outlay. The budget route continues to look the most favourable with Ryan Nelsen, Kaspar Gorkss, Nathaniel Clyne and Ben Davies all offering regular starts – Villa’s Ciaran Clark could be a decent mid-term punt for those looking for the threat of attacking returns.
Midfielders
Despite the looming threat of a one-match ban, Marouane Fellaini’s ascendency has him claim the Watchlist top spot off the back of outstanding form. The Belgian is currently the biggest bandwagon across the Fantasy games but it’s difficult to question the merits of acquiring a player who has provided more goal threat than all but two strikers in the league this season.
Santi Cazorla slips down the rankings, then, damaged by the emergence of both Theo Walcott and Oliver Giroud as coverage of Arsenal’s attacking potential. Both Juan Mata and Raheem Sterling climb above the Gunners man with form on Mata’s side and fixtures and price boosting Sterling over the coming weeks. Arguably the 17-year-old demands selection over a number of heavy-hitters, given his role up front with Luis Suarez in an improving side with obliging opponents to come.
Antonio Valencia is your highest differential in the rankings – he threatens to overtake a stuttering Gareth Bale given United’s fixtures, although the obvious coverage offered by Robin Van Persie will likely keep Valencia from making our top five this season.
City’s David Silva and Arsenal’s Theo Walcott are other names threatening to break up the template midfields and may tempt some early adopters. Silva is perhaps the most interesting option as he offers an alternative to both Sergio Aguero and Carlos Tevez to free up a precious slot in our forward line.
Forwards
There’s no moving Robin Van Persie ahead of his run of incredibly favourable fixtures that will surely promise further heavy returns. Liverpool’s Luis Suarez, another on the verge of a one-match ban, is Van Persie’s nearest rival right now, with similarly strong fixtures and form in his favour. Fulham’s Dimitar Berbatov completes the top three – while his fixtures are against him, Saturday’s brace at the Emirates proved that Fulham’s attacking verve and the Bulgarian’s class are hard to resist – regardless of opposition. Berbatov’s price surely cements him as the third striker option of choice.
There’s a world of uncertainty below this with Demba Ba stuttering somewhat with just a single goal in five starts, while question marks remain over the potency and security of the City frontline after recent struggles. That keeps both Sergio Aguero and Carlos Tevez out of our top three, with Arsenal’s Olivier Giroud threatening a further climb if he can build on the confidence boosting brace in the 3-3 with Fulham.
Rickie Lambert is revived by strong fixtures in the budget bracket, with Sunderland’s Steven Fletcher also returning to the radar as his double Gameweek approaches.
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Yeah, that is more or less what I am thinking. Cheers » -
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Oh sorry, I thought Dealbert's comment was about Arsenal :P »
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also Benteke made comments suggesting he wants to go to Arsenal »
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he has ton's of international success and is Spain's leading goalscorer. surely his international experience should help… »
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since when are Arsenal and Spurs the same club? :? »
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Unreal's conspiracy? 8O »
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No. Unreal might be involved. 8O »
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Not really. One of Higuain or Jovetic is our main priority now. Benteke will probably spend another year at Villa. »
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November 13 at 8:19 pm
koLe says:
Evening all,
Do you think that Rooney will play 90 minute this week???
November 13 at 8:21 pm
Ms.Red19ML Code 75-669 says:
That is so difficult to answer.. Depends on how the game goes, if he’s picked up an injury etc..
November 13 at 8:19 pm
Dogba says:
Rafael rising tonight, out of curiosity, do we think he’ll rise again before the deadline?
November 13 at 8:20 pm
Sidharth-Wish I had a WC! says:
Dnt think so
November 13 at 8:20 pm
Daniel - Holly Moses! Magic, BLUE MAGIC! says:
I predict no. It will be close but no
November 13 at 8:22 pm
Bowstring92 - Torino FC representing from Dublin says:
Close match in UEFA Daniel
good scoring
November 13 at 8:26 pm
Daniel - Holly Moses! Magic, BLUE MAGIC! says:
who won? Haven’t saw it after last week debacle and defeat against the leader
November 13 at 8:24 pm
Dogba says:
I was eyeing Riise -> Rafael next GW, hoping I at least have the option to do it without downgrading… but I’m starting to lose faith in Michu Hazard Caz, so might do a hit downgrade either way.
November 13 at 8:19 pm
Hollyfied says:
Hey guys im back!
November 13 at 8:21 pm
Jonny T says:
horray….. any more unsensitiveand unfunny jokes?
November 13 at 8:24 pm
Milanista says:
*back after a telling off by Mark.
November 13 at 8:25 pm
Jonny T says:
10 minutes on the stairs
November 13 at 8:26 pm
Daniel - Holly Moses! Magic, BLUE MAGIC! says:
Can’t wait to chuckle as soon as I see the man himself doing what he has to do
November 13 at 8:20 pm
Sidharth-Wish I had a WC! says:
Should i do lambert—>giroud for a hit??
November 13 at 8:21 pm
Giggs Boson says:
Tottenham impressed me defensively in the last match, but Giroud looks fantastic. I’m not sure…
November 13 at 8:25 pm
Hard Van Toulouse-Fly on the windscreen says:
Spurs are sh*** at the back , and I much preferred Jenna.
November 13 at 8:21 pm
Jonny T says:
next week imo
November 13 at 8:22 pm
super zlatan says:
Not for a hit. For free yes
November 13 at 8:23 pm
Sidharth-Wish I had a WC! says:
Already got fellaini in for hazard and rafael in for vermaelen.
November 13 at 8:21 pm
Chu Young Ping Pong says:
A Met spokesman said: “Inquiries were made and no victims have come forward.
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“Without a victim and/or any evidence that any offence has been committed, the matter cannot currently be investigated.
“If the situation changes and a victim and/or evidence to support an allegation of a crime comes to police attention, then further inquiries will, if appropriate, be made.”
November 13 at 8:23 pm
Bowstring92 - Torino FC representing from Dublin says:
That’s nice. Is Nicholas Cage the main character?
November 13 at 8:22 pm
Timmy Cahill Rules says:
A. Ba and Bale
B. Rooney and ramirez
November 13 at 8:23 pm
Hard Van Toulouse-Fly on the windscreen says:
Easy A
November 13 at 8:24 pm
Giggs Boson says:
A.
November 13 at 8:24 pm
Evs says:
A) without a blink of the eyes
November 13 at 8:24 pm
Coldplay - Krohn-Delhi A True Legend says:
The former
November 13 at 8:25 pm
v12w12 says:
A.
November 13 at 8:27 pm
In Tommy We Trust says:
C. Aguero and Ramirez
November 13 at 8:29 pm
Timmy Cahill Rules says:
yeh kun looks really sharp will wait till CL group stage is over though for him.
November 13 at 8:28 pm
Lateriser12 - "I am a consulting detective. The only one in the world" says:
B
November 13 at 8:23 pm
LOCO ABREU says:
Aguero to Suarez or Chico?
November 13 at 8:24 pm
Evs says:
Suarez
November 13 at 8:25 pm
Milanista says:
Suarez
November 13 at 8:26 pm
v12w12 says:
Suarez.
November 13 at 8:27 pm
Giggs Boson says:
Despite having him myself i don’t think i would advise Hernandez, i have a high risk playing style. I would prefer Giroud to Suarez personally but Suarez is still a great option imo.
November 13 at 8:24 pm
Ms.Red19ML Code 75-669 says:
A truly sensational goal!
November 13 at 8:29 pm
Lateriser12 - "I am a consulting detective. The only one in the world" says:
?
November 13 at 8:29 pm
Ms.Red19ML Code 75-669 says:
http://uk.eurosport.yahoo.com/.....22290.html
November 13 at 8:50 pm
AB says:
Very nice.
November 14 at 12:36 am
Diego Forlans Hair is Dreamy says:
i’ll say!
November 13 at 8:24 pm
super zlatan says:
Anyone think Everton have a chance of finishing top four?
Would love it if they did. Big moyes fan.
November 13 at 8:25 pm
Evs says:
I think one or two injuries to key folk and they may crumble but…
Yes, I pull like to see them top 4.
November 13 at 8:27 pm
Hard Van Toulouse-Fly on the windscreen says:
Yes
November 13 at 8:27 pm
Timmy Cahill Rules says:
big chance
November 13 at 8:28 pm
Giggs Boson says:
Arsenal are a better team, i think they will get it, maybe even Chelsea, and Arsenal third.
November 13 at 8:25 pm
Sidharth-Wish I had a WC! says:
New Post!
http://www.fantasyfootballscou.....d-silva-4/
November 13 at 8:26 pm
v12w12 says:
HBA to Silva worth a hit? Cheers.
November 13 at 8:27 pm
Sidharth-Wish I had a WC! says:
No way!
November 13 at 8:28 pm
v12w12 says:
Cheers
November 13 at 8:30 pm
Ms.Red19ML Code 75-669 says:
Check out the new post before you decide!
November 13 at 8:26 pm
rdb007 says:
What changes would you suggest??
Federici
Gorkss / Baines / Demel
Santi Cazorla / Johnson / Hazard / Bale
Berbatov (vc) / Tevez / Van Persie (c)
Foster / Clyne / Cuellar / Guthrie
a)Haz—>Silva
b)Haz—>Mata
c)Other transfer
d)Save
November 13 at 8:29 pm
Pinatta says:
Save
November 13 at 8:27 pm
Hard Van Toulouse-Fly on the windscreen says:
Bye bye page
November 13 at 8:41 pm
MICHELIN says:
Evening all,
have the following team & 2 FTs
Begovic Schwarzer
Demel Gorkss Baines Rafael Simpson
Sterling Maloney Lallana Cazorla Bale
RVP Tevez Pog
My question is, do you reckon the short-term transfer plan below is sensible? (basically loading on DGWers and finally ditching out-of-favor Pogrebnyak)
for GW12: Lallana -> McAnuff
GW13 Simpson -> Cuellar; Pog – > Fletcher
GW14: Schwarzer -> Mignolet
(leaves 0.2 to bank with current prices)
Sorry for longish post. Would appreciate any thoughts
November 13 at 8:50 pm
ZidaneZidane says:
Would do the Sunderland defensive transfers, not too sure about Fletcher/McAnuff though…
November 14 at 11:25 pm
threesticks says:
^this
November 13 at 8:43 pm
ZidaneZidane says:
Thinking about what transfers to make in the next few weeks…
A) Naughton + Pienaar > Cuellar + McCleary/McAnuff
B) Defoe + Santi > Nolan + Suarez
C) Defoe + Naughton > Giroud + Gunter
D) Defoe + Santi + Pienaar > Giroud + Silva + Morrison
E) Other…
Thanks
November 13 at 10:37 pm
prashanth.paka says:
giroud silva morrison
November 13 at 10:39 pm
crockel says:
B
November 14 at 11:24 pm
threesticks says:
D
November 13 at 10:28 pm
prashanth.paka says:
i am planning to put wilshere this week.. am i crazy?? my 6th sense says he will score
November 13 at 10:35 pm
crockel says:
Aguero and Garido or Berba and Baines?
November 13 at 10:36 pm
prashanth.paka says:
of course berba and baines
November 13 at 10:38 pm
crockel says:
I just feel that Aguero is gunna do insane… My other strikers are RvP and Suarez
November 13 at 10:40 pm
prashanth.paka says:
u have a superb strike force.. there s always a chance for baines to get an assist or a goal plus if fulham has to score a goal it has to be either berba or ruiz.. plus considering mancini rotation policy
November 13 at 10:43 pm
crockel says:
Ahh yeah that helps a lot, very true, thanks mate
November 13 at 10:44 pm
prashanth.paka says:
November 13 at 10:40 pm
vodkapad says:
Out of the top 20 fpl players 40% are Irish,great stuff!
November 14 at 6:39 am
Samarth_A says:
What do you think about this?
Begovic
Evans – Baines – Ivanovic – Reid
Mata – Fellani – Nolan
Fletcher – Suarez – Van Persie (C)
Subs : McAuley – Maloney – Guthrie
November 14 at 8:14 am
deadpool says:
Jaaskelainen (begovic)
Rafael, Baines, Demel (nelson)(baird)
Fellaini, Michu, Sterling, Mata (k.nolan)
Van Persie, Berbatov, Suarez
Pretty happy with my team and life in general.
Team value: £104.6m In the bank £2.8m
Thinking of taking some of my top guys out for a couple beers. After a successful start to the first 11 weeks of the season, I think we’ve earned it. Sure, there’s times they could have played better. But there were also times I could have made better decisions. Sticking with Danny Graham too long, and let’s not forget about that Van Persie/Rooney up front experiment just recently. Anyway, I have to be overall satisfied with where we are. Good job men! Good dam job. Now lets go get that beer Fellaini, tell me all about your hair.
November 14 at 8:20 am
Corkyote says:
Nice team can you use the cash to upgrade michu or nolan to silva/bale?
November 14 at 11:23 pm
threesticks says:
Nice team
November 14 at 12:36 pm
UNITEDFOREVER says:
hey ya’l took a hit on ruiz for defoe,got a front three fo ruiz berba and rvp..do u think i shud bench one of the fulham players?ruiz to be precise?
November 14 at 11:22 pm
threesticks says:
current midfield
Bale – Hazard – Mata – Sterling – Fellaini
Bale -> Silva ?
Hazard -> Valencia ?
What i am left with is not enough to do Sterling -> Nolan
Thoughts?