Spot the Differential – Gameweek 15
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As a frantic Friday nears its end, we roll out our regular ahead of tomorrow morning’s deadline. After our midweek headliner, Charlie Adam, failed to fire in Stoke’s win over Newcastle, we’re putting in faith in Harry Redknapp’s main man up top as the new QPR boss aims to earn his new side their first win of the season…
Djibril Cisse
The Frenchman’s form in the second half of last season was a key factor in QPR’s escape from relegation. Arriving at Loftus Road from Serie A side Lazio in the January transfer window, Cisse ensured every one of his league appearances was unforgettable – he scored in six of his eight matches and was sent off in the two games he failed to find the net in.
This time round, his impact has been minimal. Mark Hughes’ summer spending spree left the R’s with almost too many options throughout the side, with an inconsistency of selection harvesting a series of dire displays. After starting the first two Gameweeks, Cisse found himself behind Bobby Zamora in the pecking order for the lone frontman role in Hughes’ preferred 4-4-1-1 formation but with Zamora now sidelined for three months after undergoing a hip operation and Hughes now out on his ear, Cisse looks set to be a pivotal figure for new boss Harry Redknapp as the Londoners attempt to beat the drop again.
Redknapp’s first official match in charge last Tuesday saw Esteban Granero moved further up the field, tucking in behind the Frenchman, and with Adel Taarabt also tasked with supplying creativity, Cisse could be set for an upturn in fortunes as the Loftus Road outfit go in search of their first win of the season. Tomorrow’s visit of Villa, followed by a trip to Wigan, affords Redknapp the perfect opportunity to make up ground on his relegation rivals. If Cisse can replicate last season’s goal returns, his stock would rise considerably – priced at 5.8 in Fantasy Premier League (FPL) and 7.5 in the Sky Sports game, and with an ownership of around 1% in both games, he’s a differential with plenty to play for.
Chris Brunt
It’s been a stop-start season for the West Brom midfielder, with calf and hamstring complaints curtailing his game time dramatically. Prior to Gameweek 11, Brunt had managed just a single start for the Baggies but, finally fit and injury-free, has made a significant stake for a regular role and could well be set to offer a viable alternative to James Morrison in Steve Clarke’s midfield.
The Northern Ireland international has now started three of the last four and has provided an assist in each of those games, outgunning Morrison by 16 FPL points to 13 over the period in question. A proven Fantasy performer, Brunt has produced six goals, 19 assists and 33 FPL bonus points over the previous two campaigns – he has also been handed a substantial share of corner kicks upon his return, furthering his appeal.
Priced at 5.5 in FPL and 6.1 in the Sky Sports game, Brunt has an ownership of less than 1% in both games and ahead of a run of three home fixtures in the next four (STK, ars, WHM, NOR) could be set for further returns as Clarke looks to cement his side’s spot amongst the top four.
Robert Snodgrass
While the Norwich backline have picked up the plaudits after a recent run of superb defensive displays, their summer signing from Leeds United has proven to be their most consistent attacking performer. Snodgrass welcomes Sunderland to Carrow Road this weekend on the back of a goal and double figure points haul at Southampton – this took his tally to 49 FPL points for the campaign, only three less than the Canaries top scoring defender, Javier Garrido.
Since returning to the first-team in Gameweek 10 after a brief omission, he has played a part in two of Norwich’s four strikes – with free kicks and corners also in his locker, the Scot’s creativity and eye for goal are clearly crucial to his side’s attacking endeavours as Hughton makes keeping out opponents a priority. Priced at 5.8 in FPL with a 1% ownership, Snodgrass also has games against Swansea and Wigan on the horizon to further boost his appeal over the short-term, at least.
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November 30 at 11:30 pm
Feed tha Sheep says:
Anyone know how bad walcotts injury is?
November 30 at 11:29 pm
Smooth Operator says:
looked fine in training today.
November 30 at 11:30 pm
Bowstring92 - Torino FC representing from Dublin says:
Just realised that I haven’t watched any Liverpool games apart from the City one this year. Had Suarez for ages now, should probably actually watch him play
November 30 at 11:35 pm
simsey says:
you really havent missed much, motd is enough altho watching him in the flesh is something else, the guy stands out a mile@ His speed, touch, energy, skill etc cant be appreciated on tv as much as being at the stadium.
And I’m saying this even tho I hate the bs@tard!
November 30 at 11:30 pm
Mortal.Swinbat says:
Anyone tempted Enrique (C)?
Oop on left wing, home to Southampton, possible clean sheet also
November 30 at 11:33 pm
Reinhold says:
People seem to be thinking he will play LB, for reasons still unknown to me.
Anyone care to enlighten?
November 30 at 11:34 pm
philman says:
Reliable tweet apparently.
November 30 at 11:35 pm
seantbn says:
actually done that with my sky team, too risky for this one though .. rvp (c)
November 30 at 11:30 pm
arcticjunkie1 says:
Predictions for Arsenal and Liverpool guys?
November 30 at 11:31 pm
The Viper says:
Arsenal 3 -1 Swansea
Liverpool 2-0 Southampton
November 30 at 11:31 pm
Optimus says:
2-1
1-1
November 30 at 11:31 pm
Bowstring92 - Torino FC representing from Dublin says:
Arsenal 2-0
Liverpool 4-1
November 30 at 11:31 pm
Jonathan says:
Both will win I reckon.
November 30 at 11:32 pm
Beat Ben says:
Walcott 9 points
Cazorla 2 points
Suarez (c) 24 points
Sterling 5 points
Enrique 1 point
November 30 at 11:32 pm
Jonah says:
Looks like you have Suarez getting booked there! Good good.
November 30 at 11:34 pm
Beat Ben says:
Correctomundo
November 30 at 11:32 pm
beric says:
1-1
4-2
November 30 at 11:39 pm
rdpx says:
2-2
0-1
November 30 at 11:31 pm
Jonathan says:
Begovic
Rafael | Cuellar | Nelsen
Bale | Michu | Sterling | Silva
RVP(c) | Suarez | Berbatov
Foster | Sessegnon | O’ Brien | Cameron
Thoughts on this team? Anything you don’t agree with?
November 30 at 11:31 pm
Torres76 says:
My defence is a bit ropey at the mo
Begovic (Foster)
Mcauley, Ivanovic, Cameron, Demel, Baird
Looking for a change: Should I do
1. Ivanovic to Enrique
2. McCauley to Rafael
Looking at Nastatic too but not really sure.
What do you think please??
November 30 at 11:32 pm
The Viper says:
1
November 30 at 11:38 pm
rdpx says:
1 is nuts seeing as since Rafa took over all Chelsea do is keep clean sheets.
November 30 at 11:40 pm
Lardy Man says:
Definately 1, did the same on Tuesday!
November 30 at 11:31 pm
PanPan says:
Start baines or garrido?
November 30 at 11:32 pm
thegame says:
#neverbenchbaines
November 30 at 11:35 pm
Jonah says:
Disagree with this very glib advice.
Looking at your team, I presume you’ve bought Enrique or someone good, because I would still play Baines over Hughes or Cameron this week.
November 30 at 11:33 pm
Jonah says:
Garrido for me.
I think that you;re basically comparing the probability of a Garrido clean sheet with Baines scoring a penalty, as these are by far the two most likely methods of getting points in the two fixtures.
November 30 at 11:34 pm
Jonah says:
This is one of the few games where baines will not play a very attacking role, and the clean sheet is rather unlikely..
November 30 at 11:35 pm
Manani says:
never bench never captain
November 30 at 11:31 pm
mjcm says:
ivanovic,rafael,cuelar..who in the bench ?
To buy ? taarba or sterling
Thank you .
November 30 at 11:34 pm
TorresMagic™ - Click link for league codes. says:
Cuellar, Sterling as you have Punch.
November 30 at 11:34 pm
tezzaboy7 says:
Would buy Sterling over Taarabt. Would bench Cuellar.
November 30 at 11:32 pm
Wild Rover says:
The gloat fest on here will be unbearable this weekend…..
Whatever happens there will be winners and losers in the Baines to Enrique? Mata to Bale? or Tevez to Suarez? or bench Fellaini/Michu/Sess/Sterling? Stakes.
Try to be classy and accept your right or wrong decisions…
Of course I realise I am wasting my time…..
November 30 at 11:35 pm
Santiagounreal - proud owner of garrido says:
Is your grav Isaac Brock…the dude from Modest Mouse?
November 30 at 11:35 pm
thegame says:
im happy to go without suarez…there!
November 30 at 11:36 pm
Bowstring92 - Torino FC representing from Dublin says:
I’m benching Ramirez knowing that he’ll prob be involved. On paper its the safest move for my team even though it could cost me
November 30 at 11:38 pm
seantbn says:
never go on here shortly after the games, hate that shit
November 30 at 11:32 pm
Chris says:
Is anybody with Mata shipping him?
Looking at arsenal’s fixtures, I am very tempted by going Mata >> Walcott and doubling up on walcott and santi.
November 30 at 11:33 pm
The Viper says:
I wouldn’t double up personally but who knows, it could pay off! You just need to spread the risk imo.. Walcott over Cazorla btw..
November 30 at 11:34 pm
Conal_H says:
Just did exactly that. Fixture and form say its the right move. *crosses fingers*
November 30 at 11:32 pm
smash says:
Cuellar or Clark – for the last defensive spot… or drop Fletcher and play both
anyone?
November 30 at 11:37 pm
tezzaboy7 says:
I have all 3 in my team. I have both Cuellar and Clark benched with Clark at 2nd sub and Cuellar 3rd if that helps.
Im also considering benching Fletcher for AJ but it seems a bit mental to me lol.
November 30 at 11:53 pm
smash says:
Clark always has the threat of a goal in him so might give him the nod,
cheers.
November 30 at 11:32 pm
Who needs Mourinho - We've got our physio. says:
Baines Rafael Shawcross
Fellaini Mata Bale Sess (Lallana)
Lambert RVP Berba
1 FT
A) Baines > Enrique
B) RVP > Suarez
C) Mata + Lambert > Puncheon + Suarez
D) Mata > Walcott
E) None
November 30 at 11:32 pm
Psychobingo says:
Demi around? Or anyone with trustworthy Arsenal information? Specifically regarding Walcott, wondering about his fitness.
November 30 at 11:33 pm
Smooth Operator says:
trained today looked fine.
November 30 at 11:33 pm
philman says:
See Arsenal.com. He was in training pics and looked fine.
November 30 at 11:34 pm
Demi ✔ says:
If he doesn’t start it won’t be because he’s not fit
November 30 at 11:37 pm
Psychobingo says:
Great, thanks.
November 30 at 11:32 pm
Optimus says:
gift shop anyone?..best show ever imo
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7MFtl2XXnUc
November 30 at 11:32 pm
Az says:
Good luck to everyone tommorow. I’m captaining Suarez. Hope you all have blinders!
November 30 at 11:33 pm
The Viper says:
Same to you! I’m captaining Suarez for the first time ever tomorrow..
November 30 at 11:32 pm
philman says:
Bench Michu or Fellaini.
November 30 at 11:35 pm
rdpx says:
If ou have to decide, I would say toss a coin, but Swansea looked very nice the other day (see post below)
November 30 at 11:33 pm
Smooth Operator says:
clyne > nelsen
or
baines > enrique
FT.
November 30 at 11:35 pm
SaintMatt says:
do you have any other Liverpool?
November 30 at 11:38 pm
tezzaboy7 says:
2nd one.
November 30 at 11:33 pm
SaintMatt says:
Hmmm
A) Baines > Enrique and Guthrie (I know) > Walcott
B) Baines > Enrique, Mata > Walcott and Lambert > Suarez (Have Ramirez)
B is a 4 point hit
Cheers guys
November 30 at 11:35 pm
Who needs Mourinho - We've got our physio. says:
A)
Lambert has reading at home next GW and wouldn’t get too worked up about not having Suarez, he would need to score twice for that move to be profitable..
November 30 at 11:36 pm
Beat Ben says:
Only do B if you are then prepared to captain Suarez
November 30 at 11:40 pm
SaintMatt says:
or thinking about it I’ve got the funds for Cameron > Enrique and Mata > Walcott, would mean keeping Baines
November 30 at 11:34 pm
DB_Iceman says:
Team for this week
Bego
Nelson Rafael Riise
Santi Sterling Fellaini Ramirez
Ba RVP (c) Berba
Cuellar/Baines/Hernadez on bench
Save FT ?
November 30 at 11:39 pm
tezzaboy7 says:
Mental benching Baines.
November 30 at 11:39 pm
MB10 says:
I don’t think so. There away at city can’t see much points for him there
November 30 at 11:42 pm
DB_Iceman says:
More mental than selling him for Enrique ?
November 30 at 11:49 pm
tezzaboy7 says:
Yes.
November 30 at 11:34 pm
rdpx says:
just read something, referring to SWANSEA, saying “…weak teams at Emirates…”
this from the papers today….
“It is not often as a manager you can sit and enjoy your team playing. Always during a game there are moments when there are things to improve.”
Laudrup was speaking after Swansea’s 3-1 win over West Brom, a match that went against type for the winning manager. For the first half at least, Laudrup sat back and enjoyed the game as if he was one of the fans in the stands:
“I don’t recall the last time I just enjoyed a game like this,” he said. “It was a fantastic first half. It was the best I have seen this season and for a long time. All 11 players played one-two touch football and everything was so good. It was great for me to see the players at their best.”
November 30 at 11:34 pm
mosstapha says:
just a general point. people keep asking about benching one of 2 attacking players both of whom have super fixtures. this is the beauty of having a player like maloney (ok not this week) who you just bench automatically. people talking about benching fellaini have spent too much money up top methinks
November 30 at 11:36 pm
philman says:
Personally I like having a strong bench player as occasionally they are needed.
November 30 at 11:34 pm
Willis_Hide says:
Mata to Walcott (-4). Yay or nay?
November 30 at 11:38 pm
Bartowski says:
not for a hit
November 30 at 11:39 pm
Jonah says:
No way, you’re relying on an entire goal to make that move go into profit. Neither of these players are that likely to score, and Walcott certainly isn’t likely to OUTscore Cazorla by that.
Do these kind of sideways strategic moves with your free transfers.
November 30 at 11:35 pm
crockel says:
I’m worried that fellani will do nothing tomorrow due to city’s great defensive record or late and the injury to baines, so am wondering if I should play puncheon over him?
November 30 at 11:37 pm
crockel says:
So… Puncheon or fellani?
November 30 at 11:38 pm
Captain Berbarossa - arrrrrrr!!! says:
Liverpool have been good defensively at home too. Play Fellaini because he’s just better than Puncheon.
November 30 at 11:37 pm
crockel says:
Ah okay cheers
November 30 at 11:35 pm
Eddie says:
Evening all, just got back from a few days away. When I left I had funds to do Mata > Walcott, Cameron > Enrique.
Now I am 0.1 short. Can anyone reassure me that Baines > Enrique is the right decision?
Jaaskelainen
Rafael / Cuellar / Baines
Mata / Ramirez (vc) / Bale / Fellaini
Suarez / Van Persie (c) / Berbatov
Begovic / Sterling / Nelsen / Cameron
November 30 at 11:38 pm
mosstapha says:
i can assure you that you need to do it tonight money wise. double swing.
i’ve recently slowed baines so hoping he’s on the slide but worried
November 30 at 11:42 pm
Eddie says:
I can hold off a little on Baines as he’s only halfway to a drop for me, but Jose’s just going to keep going. I will want Baines back. So the hope is he misses this week, keeps dropping and I’ll be able to get him for what I sold him for in 2 weeks time.
Really gutted I didn’t swap cameron out when I had the chance.
November 30 at 11:47 pm
mosstapha says:
yeah not a bad plan. not sure of you cameron reference tho?
November 30 at 11:49 pm
Eddie says:
Lost out of an upgrade from Cameron to Jose due to an increase in Jose’s price and a drop in Mata’s (out for Walcott). It’s not really relevant, just having a whine.
November 30 at 11:43 pm
roooooooooneyyyy says:
do it. i took out baines last week and it was the best feeling ever
November 30 at 11:35 pm
Now back to me says:
Which one do i bench guys, Sterling, Fellaini, Silva or Berbatov?
November 30 at 11:37 pm
philman says:
Fellaini.
November 30 at 11:38 pm
SaintMatt says:
Fellaini or Sterling.. probably Fellaini
November 30 at 11:43 pm
roooooooooneyyyy says:
berbatov.. fellaini has been raping
November 30 at 11:35 pm
Captain Berbarossa - arrrrrrr!!! says:
Was Gorkss being dropped a one-off or is it likely to continue? And will Demel continue to start from now on?
November 30 at 11:36 pm
Scraftius Maximus (Proud Gorkss Captainer) says:
He better start, he’s my Captain.
November 30 at 11:39 pm
Captain Berbarossa - arrrrrrr!!! says:
You’re nuts but good luck!
November 30 at 11:35 pm
mosstapha says:
anyone else got rvp, tevez and suarez? i feel bloated, but not in a good way.
November 30 at 11:38 pm
Beat Ben says:
RVP, Kun and Suarez here. I feel content even though Kun not delivering… yet
November 30 at 11:36 pm
keotes says:
Who should I play from these 3. What order of priority?
1) Baines
2) Demel
3) Baird
November 30 at 11:40 pm
tezzaboy7 says:
Baines, Baird, Demel
November 30 at 11:36 pm
iCon says:
Doos? you must only be charging €3 entry then? Think my average is about 64ish, but it seems as though Star players make a big diff, even if their rating isn’t that high
November 30 at 11:36 pm
seanie3 says:
Jussi (Begovic)
Rafael, Enrique, Shawcross
Bale, Mata, Santi, Sterling (Maloney)
RVP, Ba, Berbs
1 FT & 1.5m in the bank, any ideas what to do with this team or save transfer till next week.