November
30

Fantasy Premier League Focus

Filed under: Fantasy Football Games - Posted by: Paul

Our weekly look at the Fantasy Premier League (FPL) game arrives a little later than usual this time. The rundown of the Scout League standings sees three of the overall top four lead the way, while we assess the transfer market, where the arrival of Rafa Benitez has had a significant effect already…

Scout League Standings

We’ve a two-way points tie at the top of the Scout League after Gameweek 14. Iyad Zahlan returns to the summit by virtue of the fact that he had made less trades than his rival before the midweek deadline. Iyad racked up 53 points during the week, mainly thanks to goals from captain Robin Van Persie, Gareth Bale and Michu, while Carlos Cuellar shipped in with a clean sheet. He now sits on 897 points, second in the overall rankings and just three points off the leader.

Brad Conlin sits in second spot on 897 points and third in the overall rankings, despite taking a four point hit. His decision to name Theo Walcott as his vice-captain came in handy when Carlos Tevez warmed the bench for City at Wigan, while Bale and Rickie Lambert also found the net.

T.I. is a non-mover in third spot after picking up 58 points in the previous round. He also chose to captain Van Persie, while Bale and Cuellar were joined by Ryan Nelsen in picking up the points. T.I. sits in fourth in the overall rankings on 892 points.

David Jones moved up to fourth after accruing 50 points in Gameweek 14. Captain Wayne Rooney let him down, though Michu, Bale, Marouane Fellaini and Rafael helped boost his overall tally to 876 points, enough to earn him 20th spot overall.

Paul Rowland completes our top five after a 61 point haul in midweek. Intriguingly, his approach is entirely different from our previous quartet – he doubled up on the Chelsea and United defences, while Michu was handed the armband and Fellaini also produced.

The performance of our top five have ensured Fantasy Football Scout stays top of the Best Leagues – an average of 886.8 is 23.6 points ahead of our nearest challenger.

In the contributors league, Facer keeps his place at the top. Bale, Fellaini, Rafael, Michu and captain Van Persie helped him to 63 points in midweek.

Market Trends

A quick turnaround in Gameweeks has afforded less time for the bandwagons to get into full gear, though Gareth Bale’s goal and assist against Liverpool have earned the Spurs winger over 56,000 new owners. Marouane Fellaini is a distant second behind the Welshman – over 39,000 Fantasy managers have drafted in the Everton midfielder after he produced his third set of double figures in his last four appearances in midweek.

Faith in Liverpool’s Fantasy assets is on the rise ahead of a strong schedule. Luis Suarez (35,000), Jose Enrique (28,000) and Raheem Sterling (16,000) have proven popular since Tuesday evening’s deadline passed. Swansea’s display against West Brom has earned Wayne Routledge and Michu plenty new suitors – a combined 39,000 have snapped up Michael Laudrup’s midfield pair.

Arsenal’s kind upcoming run of games has prompted investment in Theo Walcott and Santi Cazorla – the pair have attracted over 28,000 transfers in between them, while a combined 24,000 have snapped up West Brom duo James Morrison and Shane Long ahead of three home games in four.

Between the posts, John Ruddy’s injury and subsequent three month absence has seen Asmir Begovic, Jussi Jaaskelainen and Brad Guzan all transferred in by 11,000+ Fantasy managers. Chelsea’s record of back-to-back clean sheets under Rafa Benitez has seen Branislav Ivanovic and Ashley Cole reappear on Fantasy radars – a total of 22,000 have drafted in the pair, while Norwich’s cut-price appeal has seen Javier Garrido (16,000) and Seb Bassong (13,000) continue to rack up new owners. Ryan Shawcross, Per Mertesacker and Matija Nastasic are all on Fantasy radars approaching tomorrow’s deadline.

The Benitez effect has had an adverse effect of Chelsea’s attacking assets, with the midfield exodus gathering pace. Juan Mata is the most transferred out player in the Gameweek, with over 41,000 parting company with the Spaniard – Eden Hazard isn’t far behind, with 33,000 trades out.

Leighton Baines’ possible hamstring absence has resulted in 39,000 sales of the Everton left-back, with many making a move for Jose Enrique to free up budget. Carlos Tevez’s failure to appear in the first XI for City’s last two has persuaded 36,000 to part company with the Argentine.

Kevin Nolan, Yaya Toure and Hatem Ben Arfa have been moved on by over 15,000 Fantasy managers as midfields get refreshed, while somewhat surprisingly, Dimitar Berbatov has been sold on by over 17,000, despite four home games in the next six.

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854 Responses to “Fantasy Premier League Focus”

  1. November 30 at 2:57 pm

    thegaffer82 says:

    Play Caulker(ful) or Cuellar(nor)?

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    1. November 30 at 2:58 pm

      The Viper says:

      Cuellar. Not too many goals in Norwich, potentially a few in Fulham..

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    2. November 30 at 3:09 pm

      Kerrazy says:

      I would Caulker. With Dembele back, we’re pretty solid.

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  2. November 30 at 2:58 pm

    Yoda -Read these in my voice, you must says:

    Southampton have conceded 3 in their last 4. Maybe they’re not the punching bag they were earlier on in the season?

    I think I might just be benching Sterling…

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    1. November 30 at 3:00 pm

      Jack(off)Attack says:

      Jack(?) Cork coming back in these last 4 too so maybe not just luck.

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    2. November 30 at 3:00 pm

      mdm says:

      me too

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    3. November 30 at 3:04 pm

      The Viper says:

      Sterling has 24 points in his last 3 home games..

      8 ppg..

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    4. November 30 at 3:11 pm

      Kerrazy says:

      This is what ive been wanting to point out about. With Gazzaniga, it aint a walk in the park. I would captain Suarez if the keeper was davies tho. Which is why im going for RVP(c). Reading is weak and leaky at the back.

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      1. November 30 at 3:25 pm

        Tommyboy says:

        I’ve benched Sterling!

        Starting Enrique so I’ve covered Liverpool but going with Fletcher instead of Raheem

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  3. November 30 at 2:58 pm

    Bane007 says:

    a) Most set-pieces taker from QPR is …
    b) Best shooting stats in front of goals from QPR is …

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    1. November 30 at 2:59 pm

      Jack(off)Attack says:

      Question or a quizz?

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      1. November 30 at 2:59 pm

        Bane007 says:

        QS

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    2. November 30 at 3:00 pm

      Carl@streetkids.com.au says:

      Have a look in the member’s area

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      1. November 30 at 3:01 pm

        Bane007 says:

        I’m not member

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        1. November 30 at 3:04 pm

          Crouch Potato says:

          I have a hunch he already knows.

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    3. November 30 at 3:01 pm

      Crouch Potato says:

      Don’t have stats, Granero probably, and Taarabt possibly for b.

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    4. November 30 at 3:11 pm

      Limpar says:

      granny

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  4. November 30 at 2:59 pm

    yash says:

    Who to get rid for Walcott?Nolan or Hazard?have no arsenal cover

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    1. November 30 at 3:01 pm

      Andrew says:

      Nolan

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    2. November 30 at 3:12 pm

      Kerrazy says:

      Hazard

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    3. November 30 at 3:47 pm

      cesare says:

      Hazard

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  5. November 30 at 2:59 pm

    Triggalicious says:

    Real benching problem this week. Who to bench out of Sterling, Fell or Sess?!

    I was going to bench Fellaini, but then I just saw that Lawro thinks Everton will win 2-1 at City, and that’s thrown everything up in the air!

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    1. November 30 at 3:00 pm

      hillbillypete says:

      really tough. i have similar decsion but with AJ…im benching him

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    2. November 30 at 3:00 pm

      JKisthe1 - Los Colchoneros 2 - The Revenge says:

      bench one

      Ramirez (liv)
      Sterling (SOT)
      Fellaini (mci)
      Michu (ars)

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      1. November 30 at 3:01 pm

        Triggalicious says:

        I’d probably go with Ramirez. But again, another tough benching decision.

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      2. November 30 at 3:02 pm

        mdm says:

        Ramirez

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      3. November 30 at 3:03 pm

        Doolittle says:

        Probably Ramirez.

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      4. November 30 at 3:11 pm

        Limpar says:

        I’d play Ramirez, bench Michu.

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    3. November 30 at 3:01 pm

      Kostja says:

      Sess as he is playing for the worst offensive team in the league against a good defense.

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      1. November 30 at 3:03 pm

        Triggalicious says:

        I know, but City are so strong at home … I might just bench Bale :D

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        1. November 30 at 3:04 pm

          Kostja says:

          this season they have been much stronger away, strangely :D

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    4. November 30 at 3:02 pm

      The Only One says:

      Everton won’t win 1-2 at the Etihad although it would be fun to see. However, he is playing really well.
      Sessegnon in the bench for away games definitely. Then Sterling v Fellaini and based on fixtures – I advise Sterling.

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    5. November 30 at 3:02 pm

      thegaffer82 says:

      I wouldnt pay too much heed to Lawro. But anyway I’d play Felliani no matter what. The guy can score against anyone. I’d bench Sess personally. Sunderland are still mis-firing and are up against a team who have shut-out both Arsenal and Utd at home

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    6. November 30 at 3:03 pm

      Bad Pen says:

      You trust Lawro’s opinion?! I would bench Sess out of those.

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    7. November 30 at 3:03 pm

      Doolittle says:

      Don’t bench Fellaini – he usually produces against the best teams.

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    8. November 30 at 3:05 pm

      Triggalicious says:

      :D @ all of the people who actually think that Lawro’s opinion is the cue for my angst.

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    9. November 30 at 3:48 pm

      cesare says:

      Bench Sess

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  6. November 30 at 2:59 pm

    RVP fc says:

    What do you all think of getting pienaar out for sterling? I have no other Liverpool cover

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    1. November 30 at 3:02 pm

      thetinkerman says:

      Owning Sterling isn’t going to change the fact that you don’t own Suarez or Enrique!

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      1. November 30 at 3:03 pm

        RVP fc says:

        Yes but it gives me the money to get Enrique next week

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    2. November 30 at 3:03 pm

      The Only One says:

      I would think that you’re not a racist at all.

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      1. November 30 at 3:50 pm

        cesare says:

        :D :D

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    3. November 30 at 3:17 pm

      mckanata says:

      Do it

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  7. November 30 at 3:00 pm

    thebeatles says:

    My team:

    Bego
    Rafael Enrique Baird (Gorkks Mccartney)
    Sterling Caz Fell Mata (Anderson)
    Fletcher RVP(vc) Suarez(C)

    Already did Baines > Enrique
    Should I do Baird to Cuellar (for DGW) for a 4 POINT HIT?
    2.7 in bank

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    1. November 30 at 3:19 pm

      mckanata says:

      No. Not worth the 4pt hit. Simply do the trade next gw

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  8. November 30 at 3:00 pm

    TheSharpeEnd says:

    Is it madness to have no front 8 City coverage?

    In the long term I want to go

    Silva -> Bale
    Tevez -> Suarez

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    1. November 30 at 3:02 pm

      thetinkerman says:

      Not madness if all the points are going to be shared across the 4 strikers and you think Bale will outscore Silva

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    2. November 30 at 3:02 pm

      Andrew says:

      At the moment City coverage isnt essential

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  9. November 30 at 3:00 pm

    Woy of the Wovers says:

    a few options this week

    Demel -> Enrique
    Noble -> up to £8m bracket
    Jelavic -> Giroud

    Where do I make my change

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    1. November 30 at 3:02 pm

      charliec1903 says:

      Tough one. Would favour Jelly—>Giroud if it was me. As long as ou can field 3 defenders for the time being!

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    2. November 30 at 3:20 pm

      mckanata says:

      Agree the giroud trade

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  10. November 30 at 3:01 pm

    Lateriser12 - "I am a consulting detective. The only one in the world" says:

    Need more opinions.

    Bench one out of

    a) Sterling (SOT)
    b) Michu (ars)
    c) Sess (nor)

    Currently benching Sess. Have Enrique, Suarez and Mert as well FWIW.

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    1. November 30 at 3:03 pm

      Pinatta says:

      I’d say Michu

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    2. November 30 at 3:03 pm

      Tmel says:

      I’d bench Michu but very tight call between him & Sess

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    3. November 30 at 3:03 pm

      thetinkerman says:

      Sess. No doubt about it IMO

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    4. November 30 at 3:03 pm

      Doolittle says:

      Sess

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    5. November 30 at 3:04 pm

      Steel Arm - Berba "Unstoppable, Unforgettable... Irreplaceable." says:

      sess…not done much yet

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    6. November 30 at 3:05 pm

      thegaffer82 says:

      Sess. Norwich strong at home, and Sunderland still struggling

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    7. November 30 at 3:05 pm

      The Stock says:

      Sess.

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    8. November 30 at 3:12 pm

      Lateriser12 - "I am a consulting detective. The only one in the world" says:

      Thanks lads. Sess it is.

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    9. November 30 at 3:13 pm

      rohan says:

      Michu

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    10. November 30 at 3:23 pm

      mckanata says:

      Sess. Very obvious choice. Watching some Sunderland games and he is not good at all except that wonder goal. For our attacking returns it’s more down to luck and coincidence. Michu has the quality to score any side, and Sterling facing the worst defensive team in the league at home, really an easy call

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  11. November 30 at 3:01 pm

    Pinatta says:

    And how’s this?

    Begovic
    Rafael – Cameron – Jones (wba)
    Michu – Bale – Taarabt (c) – Mata
    Tevez – RVP (vc) – Ba

    (Foster – McCartney – Gorkks – Puncheon)

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    1. November 30 at 3:04 pm

      The Only One says:

      Risky.

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      1. November 30 at 3:05 pm

        Pinatta says:

        FPL isn’t fun without a little gambling is it?

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    2. November 30 at 3:12 pm

      Limpar says:

      Nice. Live a little. I like it

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    3. November 30 at 3:25 pm

      mckanata says:

      Why captain taarabt?

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  12. November 30 at 3:01 pm

    The Viper says:

    Good to go for this gwk?

    Jaask
    Enrique Cuellar Ridgewell
    Cazorla Bale Fellaini Michu Sterling
    RVP Suarez(c)

    Fed; Fletcher, Cameron, Clyne

    Fletcher benched is the only real talking point, what do ye think?.. Earlier response suggest I should play him..

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    1. November 30 at 3:04 pm

      thebeatles says:

      Play him. I have a feeling he’ll score at least one. He score almost every two games I guess.

      My team:

      Bego
      Rafael Enrique Baird (Gorkks Mccartney)
      Sterling Caz Fell Mata (Anderson)
      Fletcher RVP(vc) Suarez(C)

      Already did Baines > Enrique
      Should I do Baird to Cuellar for a 4 POINT HIT?
      2.7 in bank

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      1. November 30 at 3:06 pm

        The Viper says:

        Nah, don’t take a hit for Cuellar!!

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    2. November 30 at 3:09 pm

      thegaffer82 says:

      Yep I think you’ve got it right. Sterling would be the other option but I prefer to have a 3 attackers in Liverpools front 3. It will be a tense game to watch from a fantasy perspective.

      I have those three too, plus RVP. I’m considering captaining RVP as insurance against the worst happening and Pool drawing a blank. Thoughts?

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      1. November 30 at 3:11 pm

        The Viper says:

        I brought Suarez in with the a view to captaining him so i’m gonna stick with my gut!

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    3. November 30 at 3:10 pm

      Triggalicious says:

      It can go either way, of course he COULD score, we all know that he doesn’t need too many chances to hit the back of the net. But then he could easily draw a blank, since he plays for Sunderland. I’d say pick 2 from Fell, Michu and Fletch and neither will be an incorrect decision in theory. Just gotta hope the one that draws a blank is the one on your bench.

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  13. November 30 at 3:02 pm

    Zaves says:

    Bench:
    a) Michu
    b) Sterling
    c) taarabt

    I have Suarez and Enrique, otherwise I would think Michu gets the bench. Now I’m leaning Sterling. Help?

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    1. November 30 at 3:03 pm

      Pinatta says:

      Taarabt wil score twice

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      1. November 30 at 3:06 pm

        Steel Arm - Berba "Unstoppable, Unforgettable... Irreplaceable." says:

        this season….

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        1. November 30 at 3:23 pm

          iakopu says:

          ..ing tastes great , How does the colonel do it?

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  14. November 30 at 3:03 pm

    Jack(off)Attack says:

    There is going to possibly be a lot of regret this week with Michu and Fellaini on peoples benches.

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    1. November 30 at 3:04 pm

      Andrew says:

      And triple Liverpool in the 11

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      1. November 30 at 3:05 pm

        Jack(off)Attack says:

        Is this meant as a snide comment to my post on the previous page? If so..read it again :D

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    2. November 30 at 3:04 pm

      Lateriser12 - "I am a consulting detective. The only one in the world" says:

      Regret with Sess on the bench you reckon?

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      1. November 30 at 3:06 pm

        Jack(off)Attack says:

        Hmm, fancy Norwich for a cleanie myself this weekend.

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        1. November 30 at 3:26 pm

          iakopu says:

          Yeah carn bassong, brought ya in for that reason

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      2. November 30 at 3:56 pm

        cesare says:

        Sess epic fail :D

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  15. November 30 at 3:03 pm

    unitednations says:

    So i have a real dilemma
    begovic (mannone)
    rafael baines cueller demel davies
    fellaini bale cazorla sterling michu
    rvp berba fletcher

    have 0.2m in the bank and 1FT. So here are my options:
    A: baines >> enrique
    B: michu + davies >> puncheon + enrique for a hit

    I am leaning towards to B although most will say A. Here is my reasoning, i really dont wanna get rid of baines because he could have easily scored in each of his last 3 games plus he is baps magnet. Also then i can play rafael, baines, and enrique play every week. Taking out michu is not a very tough decision since they have crap fixtures…

    thoughts?

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    1. November 30 at 3:03 pm

      charliec1903 says:

      Getting rid of Davies after an assist and bonus points this GW. Was quite pleased with that differential!

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    2. November 30 at 3:07 pm

      athleticbilbobaggins says:

      Michu is a season keeper. The focal point for a free scoring Swansea team. Last season he scored 15 in la liga. May easily better that this season. Can potentially score 20.

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    3. November 30 at 3:29 pm

      iakopu says:

      I totally agree with your reasoning and I would be doing B

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  16. November 30 at 3:04 pm

    rohan says:

    I hate spoilers. You log in to facebook, and there are people who plague your homepage with them.. Oh wrong forum..

    PS- Suarez or RVP for Captain?? :P

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    1. November 30 at 3:05 pm

      thetinkerman says:

      Defriend!

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      1. November 30 at 3:05 pm

        thetinkerman says:

        … and Suarez

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      2. November 30 at 3:06 pm

        rohan says:

        Too late.. Cheers :smile:

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    2. November 30 at 3:05 pm

      The Only One says:

      Suarez.

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    3. November 30 at 3:06 pm

      Doolittle says:

      This is the dilemma I, and I’m sure many many others, have. Currently I’m on Suarez, but I’m not comfortable with it.

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      1. November 30 at 3:09 pm

        Tmel says:

        +1. On Suarez but it feels oh so wrong

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      2. November 30 at 3:09 pm

        rohan says:

        Already tripled up.. Have it on RVP. But if i’ve tripled up, so in hindsight, I guess i am expecting a thrashing so should be captaining Suarez though :?

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        1. November 30 at 3:11 pm

          Tmel says:

          I’ve also tripled up but can’t shake the feeling RVP could explode against Reading. Plus Suarez has never performed well for me in my FPL career

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          1. November 30 at 3:11 pm

            rohan says:

            I said that as i reluctantly got him in for the Wigan game.. He didn’t disappoint

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      3. November 30 at 3:13 pm

        Triggalicious says:

        I’m more than comfortable with it. IMO, Liverpool will score at least 2. My prediction is actually 3-1. If this was a team like City or Everton, who share the points around, I’d be more worried. But 3 goals without any Suarez involvement? Unlikely.

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    4. November 30 at 3:40 pm

      iakopu says:

      RVP. Enriques inclusion into a sterling -Suarez attack will only detract from possible Suarez goals . In other words, 3 blokes trying to eat a 2 piece KFC feed. RVP is more the focal point in my reakoning . I’m going Rip Van Pinkle

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  17. November 30 at 3:04 pm

    Aditya says:

    With Santos out and verma back to CB means Gibbs should start the game, yeah?

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    1. November 30 at 3:06 pm

      The Only One says:

      Not just this game but the next 4 games atleast.

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  18. November 30 at 3:04 pm

    Back to Back Ballacks : "Scouse Hunter" says:

    Is Baines protected with that orange flag?
    He can drop surely right?

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    1. November 30 at 3:06 pm

      JKisthe1 - Los Colchoneros 2 - The Revenge says:

      I think he cann, I think protection only occurs when a flag is removed

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    2. November 30 at 3:06 pm

      philman says:

      Protection only kicks in when flags removed.

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    3. November 30 at 3:09 pm

      Berbilly Gilmore - Betis for La Liga 2013 says:

      He’ll drop for sure

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    4. November 30 at 3:12 pm

      Back to Back Ballacks : "Scouse Hunter" says:

      Cheers, thought so, never grasped the flag business!

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  19. November 30 at 3:04 pm

    rulocal says:

    Any chance Aguero could be benched this week or am I paranoid?

    Many thanks

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    1. November 30 at 3:04 pm

      Andrew says:

      Every chance, he has started the last 2 and done nothing

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      1. November 30 at 3:05 pm

        Kostja says:

        that would not really be the reason why. More likely it will happen bc he has played alot of games in a row recently

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        1. November 30 at 3:06 pm

          Andrew says:

          yes played a lot and done zip

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    2. November 30 at 3:04 pm

      Kostja says:

      I am pretty sure he will be benched

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    3. November 30 at 3:07 pm

      rulocal says:

      Cheers. Not just paranoia then.

      Aguero to Suarez maybe, and go with no City players.

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      1. November 30 at 3:08 pm

        Andrew says:

        City dont look great at the moment, you can do without for now

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    4. November 30 at 3:07 pm

      Jack(off)Attack says:

      Could be. He has been absolute pants the last 2-3 games (inc. Madrid that is) and they have Dortmund/United after that. Either way, avoid/plan to ditch City strikers.

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    5. November 30 at 3:15 pm

      The Stock says:

      Home game? No chance.

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  20. November 30 at 3:05 pm

    SwindonSteve says:

    I have 2 freebies, so I am planning the following for a 4 point hit:

    Baines, Hazard and Crouch to Enrique, Walcott and Suarez

    I think Walcott could be a good differential to Bale (who my rival has so I don’t want to copy) and I think that you now have to have Suarez even though his is only a booking away from a suspension. Any flaws in that logic?

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    1. November 30 at 3:14 pm

      athleticbilbobaggins says:

      Bale might be too costly if you want to get him in the future. Bale is more assured of starts than Walcott especially during the busy Christmas period.

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  21. November 30 at 3:05 pm

    JKisthe1 - Los Colchoneros 2 - The Revenge says:

    from last page

    hmm, Baines’ price drop tonight is tempting me to ditch the man. It would only cost me 0.3 (technically 0.2) after his drop to get him back, starting to think it might be worth it. Was planning to drop Clyne for Enrique

    What do we think lads?

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    1. November 30 at 3:08 pm

      Doolittle says:

      I’m actually suddenly tempted to get him out for Enrique for a hit. Feels like a massive knee-jerk though – Baines is the love of my life.

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      1. November 30 at 4:05 pm

        cesare says:

        LOVE OF UR LIFE :D

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    2. November 30 at 3:08 pm

      Steel Arm - Berba "Unstoppable, Unforgettable... Irreplaceable." says:

      he’s been consistently poor… got rid of him for enrique myself
      on the other hand, they say he’s a season keeper, 6th midfielder,……
      nonetheless i think he’s not worth it – get enrique for him

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      1. November 30 at 3:12 pm

        Doolittle says:

        He’s been poor in points, but he’s been phenomenal in play/potential.

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    3. November 30 at 3:09 pm

      afcblegend says:

      I think he won’t play this week and for his price it’s worth getting another player in. Wouldn’t worry too much about price drop, if he starts ripping it up in 2-3 weeks you’ll be more worried about using a transfer to get him back in than the long forgotten 0.1 or 0.2 drop

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    4. November 30 at 3:09 pm

      The Only One says:

      I think Baines moustache < Enrique's new found powers after shaving his head.

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    5. November 30 at 3:12 pm

      Carl@streetkids.com.au says:

      Just got rid of him. Can’t stand it any longer

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  22. November 30 at 3:06 pm

    charliec1903 says:

    Baines—>Enrique. Seems like everyone has done it. We can all cry in our sorrows if Baines scores high on Saturday!

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    1. November 30 at 3:13 pm

      lazybones18 says:

      im keeping baines.. he is a differential now :D

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    2. November 30 at 3:15 pm

      chickenwithpeas says:

      not everyone ;)

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  23. November 30 at 3:06 pm

    afcblegend says:

    Afternoon everyone. So, all clear for this gameweek then?

    Jaask
    Cuellar Ridgewell Nastasic
    Bale Cazorla Fellaini Michu
    Suarez(c) RVP(vc) Berbatov

    Rudd, Maloney, Demel, Fonte

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    1. November 30 at 3:08 pm

      The Viper says:

      Very similiar to mine

      Nastasic (Enrique)
      Berbatov (Fletcher)
      Rudd (Federici)
      Demel (Clyne)
      Fonte (Cameron)

      Good to go! :)

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      1. November 30 at 3:10 pm

        afcblegend says:

        thanks. and sheesh, this is the thing, relying on 2 players (nas and berba) to help me jump 30 odd points to catch up to you! still, hope you have a good gameweek as it means I will too :P

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        1. November 30 at 3:12 pm

          The Viper says:

          Yep its difficult in the top 10k, plenty of gwk’s to go though :)

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    2. November 30 at 3:08 pm

      Giggs Boson says:

      On paper. But random disasters are hard to predict: http://i.imgur.com/UIpOH.gif

      • 1 reply
       
      1. November 30 at 3:15 pm

        afcblegend says:

        :D the most disturbing part of that is that it seemed to realise it was on fire. anywho, if a single gif were to sum up gameweeks 12 and 13…

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  24. November 30 at 3:07 pm

    wormface says:

    can anyone work out if mata will fall tonight , ]dont understand the nti for him today , there’s no minus beside todays nti 28495 ?

    • 3 replies
     
    1. November 30 at 3:08 pm

      wormface says:

      on fiso

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    2. November 30 at 3:09 pm

      philman says:

      Didn’t he fall last night? That heams he has fallen 7864 towards 34901 needed to fall again.

      • 1 reply
       
      1. November 30 at 3:10 pm

        wormface says:

        thanks buddy

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    3. November 30 at 4:09 pm

      cesare says:

      He wont fall tonight

      • 0 replies
       
  25. November 30 at 3:08 pm

    jamsiep says:

    What’s the news on Walcott?

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    1. November 30 at 3:10 pm

      philman says:

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      1. November 30 at 3:11 pm

        Kostja says:

        Only worry is possible rotation for the CL IMO

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      2. November 30 at 3:11 pm

        jamsiep says:

        Looks promising, cheers.

        • 0 replies
         
  26. November 30 at 3:08 pm

    Alice in Hangeland says:

    Whats the latest on Baines?

    Think im keeping him

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    1. November 30 at 3:09 pm

      wormface says:

      he’ll fall .2 at least in coming days

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      1. November 30 at 3:11 pm

        Alice in Hangeland says:

        has he fallen yet?

        • 0 replies
         
  27. November 30 at 3:08 pm

    philman says:

    Bench preference:

    a. Sterling
    b. Fellaini
    c. Michu

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    1. November 30 at 3:08 pm

      The Viper says:

      Considering playing all 3 and benching Fletcher. Out of those though i’m leaning towards benching Sterling..

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      1. November 30 at 3:12 pm

        philman says:

        Yes, I would bench Fletcher in your team.

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    2. November 30 at 3:09 pm

      mdm says:

      b

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    3. November 30 at 3:09 pm

      jamsiep says:

      Michu, Fellaini, Sterling

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      1. November 30 at 3:13 pm

        philman says:

        Thanks for the order. I am currently on Fellaini, Michu, Sterling.

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    4. November 30 at 3:12 pm

      philman says:

      That just shows how difficult this is. 3 answers all different.

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    5. November 30 at 3:14 pm

      Limpar says:

      I’d bench Michu

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  28. November 30 at 3:09 pm

    mackay007 says:

    Got 2 FT this week and I’m getting shot of Tevez too much rotation risk. After seeing his recent games thinking I’ll get Jose Enrique in since he’s OOP.

    So how does this look:

    Tevez > Long/Berba
    Whittaker/Nelsen/Clyne > Jose Enrique

    And if ok which ones would you recommend out of Long/Berba to get in and Whittaker etc to get rid of?

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  29. November 30 at 3:11 pm

    Lardy Man says:

    Who to bench Sterling (SOU) or Michu (ars)

    A choise of 3 for the big ‘C’ – RVP, Ba or Enrique, really tempted to give Enrique the armband but think it might be a bit too ballsy!

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    1. November 30 at 3:13 pm

      philman says:

      Michu.

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      1. November 30 at 3:15 pm

        The Viper says:

        I’d find it hard to bench Michu. Last time people benched a popular fantasy option, look what happened! (Berba 16 pointer) Michu could easily snuff out a goal. Having said that its extremely difficult to call as Sterling has averaged 8 ppg in the last 3 home fixtures..

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        1. November 30 at 3:17 pm

          philman says:

          If you had to choose one, Sterling has the form and fixture. I didn’t bench Berb, being a gooner :o .

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    2. November 30 at 3:13 pm

      lazybones18 says:

      michu

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  30. November 30 at 3:12 pm

    Aatish says:

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Goalkeepers

Player Club Factors
No Change Hart MCI B, Vs
Up Cech CHE B, Vs
Up Robles WIG C, Vs, £
No Change Lloris TOT C, Vs
No Change Foster WBA C, Vs
No Change Vorm SWA C, Vs
No Change Mignolet SUN B, Vs
No Change De Gea MUN A
Up Boruc SOT B, Vs, £
No Change Jääskeläinen WHM A
No Change Begovic STO C
No Change Howard EVE A

Defenders

Player Club Factors
No Change Kompany MCI B, Vs, Rest
No Change Vertonghen TOT A, Vs, Rest
Up Luiz CHE A, Vs, Rest
No Change Baines EVE A
Up Boyce WIG C, Vs, OoP
Down Bassong NOR B, Vs
Up McAuley WBA C, Vs
Down Johnson LIV B
Up Jones MUN A
No Change Sagna ARS B
Up Huth STO C
No Change Cuéllar SUN B, Vs, £
No Change Rangel SWA C, Vs
Up Clyne SOT B, Vs, £

Midfielders

Player Club Factors
Up Bale TOT A, Vs
No Change Mata CHE C, Vs, Rest
Up Walcott ARS C, OoP
Up Hazard CHE B, Vs, Rest, Inj
Up Maloney WIG B, Vs, £
No Change Y Touré MCI B, Vs
No Change Silva MCI B, Vs, Inj
No Change Fellaini EVE C
No Change Coutinho LIV B
Up Morrison WBA C, Vs
Down Cazorla ARS C
No Change Snodgrass NOR B
Up Kagawa MUN B, Rest
Up Walters STO B
Down Lallana SOT C, Vs
Down Sissoko NEW C

Forwards

Player Club Factors
Up Tevez MCI A, Vs, Rest
Up Koné WIG B, Vs, £
Down van Persie MUN A, Vs
Up Sturridge LIV B
Up Lukaku WBA B, Vs, Rest
Up Benteke AVL A
Down Aguero MCI B, Vs, Inj
Up Rodriguez SOT A, Vs, £
Up Defoe TOT B, Vs, Rest
Down Lambert SOT C, Vs
Down Rooney MUN C
Up Carroll WHM A, VsX
Up Ba CHE C, Vs, Rest
Down Berbatov FUL C
Up Cissé NEW B
Down Remy QPR B

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Vs Favourable Fixtures
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Rest Rotation Risk
Inj Injured/Returning from Injury
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