Fantasy Premier League Focus
Filed under: Fantasy Football Games - Posted by: Paul
Our weekly look at the Fantasy Premier League (FPL) game is rolled out this afternoon. As always, we analyse the main contenders in the Fantasy Football Scout league, while casting an eye over the frantic transfer market, as the fallout from Marouane Fellaini’s three-match ban sees midfields frantically restructured:
Scout League Standings
Iyad Zahlan not only remains at the top of the Scout League this week, he returns to the summit in the overall rankings after registering 68 points in Gameweek 17. He had mainly two players to thank for his haul; Robin Van Persie and Santi Cazorla. The Dutchman was handed the armband, while Cazorla ran riot at Reading to deliver 47 points between them; Billy Jones and David Silva also chipped in for Iyad’s side.
T.I. moves back into second spot, having racked up 81 points last time out. He also had a captain Van Persie and Cazorla combination, while Adel Taarabt, Stephane Sessegnon and Silva all picked up attacking returns in midfield. T.I. sits eighth in the overall rankings, 21 points behind Iyad.
In third spot is MP, thanks to a Gameweek 17 score of 75 points. He also captained Van Persie, with Cazorla and Sessegnon joined by Demba Ba and Guy Demel in producing the points. MP has moved up to 12th overall, on 1065 points.
Climbing up to fourth is John Schohl. Again, Van Persie sported the armband and was joined by Cazorla, while Silva and Kieran Gibbs both boosted his score to 76 points. John now sits in 40th overall.
The magnificently named Scrunchie Tubritt completes the top five. He followed the pattern set by the above four – Van Persie armband, plus Cazorla. Ryan Shawcross also helped boost his score to 65 points after a four point hit.
Our top five help keep Fantasy Football Scout at the top of the Best Leagues, 16 points ahead of our nearest challenger. Finally, Big Dunc has moved to the top of the Contributors league – no surprise to learn he had Van Persie captain and Cazorla amongst his ranks, as he moved onto 960 points overall, enough to earn a spot inside the top 10,000.
Market Trends
Yaya Toure has proven to be the most popular FPL player this week. The City midfielder has been snapped up by over 122,000 managers as the Marouane Fellaini exodus picks up pace – Toure has already climbed 0.2 in price this week and sits at 7.9.
A trio of Spanish midfielders tuck in behind the Ivorian; Santi Cazorla has acquired over 51,000 new owners after his 23 point haul last Monday, despite the fact he has a blank Gameweek 19. Juan Mata has picked up 45,000 transfers in due to his stunning recent form, while Michu continues to climb in ownership. The Swansea man has been drafted in by 31,000 managers and has a 49% ownership – the most popular player in the game. Both Jason Puncheon and Adel Taarabt have picked up around 29,000 new owners, with their cut-price appeal freeing up cash to splash elsewhere.
At the back, Stoke pair Ryan Shawcross and Asmir Begovic have received a combined 43,00 transfers in, though the Potters’ fixtures stiffen considerably. Seb Bassong (30,000) and Pablo Zabaleta (21,000) have also acquired plenty new investors as we head into the packed festive fixture list.
Up top, Demba Ba’s eleventh goal of the season persuaded over 43,000 to snap up the Newcastle man, though his upcoming schedule looks potentially tricky. Fernando Torres is not far behind the Magpies forward – 42,000 have drafted in the Chelsea player after an upturn in form under Rafa Benitez. Christian Benteke’s stunning display for Villa at Anfield has earned him in excess of 33,000 new owners, Carlos Tevez has proven popular ahead of City’s home game with Reading – over 31,000 have snapped him up, while Robin Van Persie and Wayne Rooney have received more than 19,000 transfers in as United prepare for a trip to Swansea.
For transfers out, it’s all about Marouane Fellaini. The Everton midfielder’s three-match ban for a headbutt on Ryan Shawcross has seen over 273,000 part company; no surprise, really, given he was the second most popular player in the game heading into last weekend’s clash with Stoke.
Eden Hazard and Gareth Bale have both been shipped out of 20,000 teams, while at the back, Rafael (33,000), Jose Enrique (19,000) and Vincent Kompany (17,000) have seen more sales than any other defenders after the trio missed out through injury last weekend – all three are in with a chance of returning to action for Gameweek 19, however; indeed, Enrique has already been passed fit by Brendan Rodgers earlier this afternoon.
Up top, Dimitar Berbatov and Luis Suarez lead the way for trades out – despite both facing a decent run of fixtures over the next few. With no returns in his last six, the Bulgarian has been moved on by 40,000 Fantasy managers, while Suarez, with four back-to-back blanks, has seen 36,000 make their excuses and leave. Jermain Defoe’s owners have shown little patience with the Tottenham forward – 35,000 have got rid, after he failed to score in his last two matches.
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December 20 at 8:10 pm
Just A Hat says:
Whatever happened to Tosey?!
December 20 at 8:22 pm
Scroobius Mac says:
Sometimes on here, on twitter if you want him.
December 20 at 8:10 pm
Ricky_No says:
After this GW, Tevez to
A) Ba
B) Suarez
C) Defoe
Other FWDs are RVP & Berbs.
December 20 at 8:10 pm
MJ6987 (Atalanta) says:
Hart, Maicon, Kolarov, Nastastic, Lescott, Garcia, Yaya, Milner, Silva, Tevez, Dzeko
December 20 at 8:10 pm
Sidharth - Will I ever get a Green Arrow again! says:
Whats the source??
December 20 at 8:11 pm
MJ6987 (Atalanta) says:
Bibs don’t lie
December 20 at 8:12 pm
MJ6987 (Atalanta) says:
Nah, just an educated guess
December 20 at 8:13 pm
jimski says:
People said Sterling wouldn’t play the last Liverpool game based on this bib theory. He did.
December 20 at 8:11 pm
JKisthe1 - Los Colchoneros 2 - The Revenge says:
yeah I agree with that line-up prediction
Buying Kolarov is soo tempting.. this is just the sort of game he would score 20 in.
December 20 at 8:13 pm
Optimus says:
i would love to punt on dzeko
December 20 at 8:14 pm
jimski says:
Not a single prediction on bluemoon currently goes without Aguero. Obviously not definitive, but Man City fans seem to think he’ll play…
http://forums.bluemoon-mcfc.co.....a0481bcc83
December 20 at 8:25 pm
Sidharth - Will I ever get a Green Arrow again! says:
I dont buy into this bib theory and highly doubt these are the players who will start. Mancini will never play lescott and nasty together in defence.
December 20 at 8:10 pm
Why do I play this stupid game that makes me cheer on teams and players I hate?!?! says:
I’ve got Suarez, Defoe and RVP up front. Could do Fellaini to Yaya as have a little money in the bank. But I have an extremely strong urge to get in Aguero this week for a 4 point hit and downgrade Fellaini to Puncheon. Really believe captaining Aguero this week will pay off big time. Anyone care to talk me out of it?!
December 20 at 8:11 pm
Matt - Manager of Reims, the best club in France (almost) says:
Aight I think I have my team sorted for the weekend, what do you think?
Foster
Demel Rafael Nastasic
Mata Noble Silva Michu
Berba RVP Suarez
Begovic Sterling Clyne Davies
Not sure whether to captain RVP or Silva, might do Silva since I’m chasing points, thoughts??
December 20 at 8:11 pm
Wild Rover says:
Evening peeps… Thanks for the ‘good luck’ posts earlier, I’m gonna need it… up against a quality opponent.
December 20 at 8:13 pm
Joga Bonito says:
Come on son.
December 20 at 8:14 pm
Portuguese&Proud says:
Good luck sir…
December 20 at 8:16 pm
JohnRoss says:
You go girl
December 20 at 8:18 pm
ATHLETICO TIMBO. Top 10,000 any season 2nd Wildcard league 16771-553963 says:
Good luck fella
December 20 at 8:19 pm
Pepin says:
GL
December 20 at 8:22 pm
Wild Rover says:
Cheers fellas, I expect Ron wants to save the best til last…
December 20 at 8:24 pm
Declan says:
Wild Rover FTW
December 20 at 8:24 pm
jms says:
Good luck. Maybe we can meet in the finals!
December 20 at 8:26 pm
Wild Rover says:
And to you mate, here’s to it…
December 20 at 8:25 pm
Optimus says:
wasnt on earlier..im guessing your either getting the snip or your in the last 16
good luck
December 20 at 8:11 pm
VAN PERSIE says:
Which combo is better?
A) Baines + 4.7 mil defender + Berbatov / Benteke
B) Jose Enrique + Zabaleta + Berbatov / Benteke
Thanks.
December 20 at 8:17 pm
Portuguese&Proud says:
this week B long term A
December 20 at 8:20 pm
VAN PERSIE says:
thanks, and berbatov or benteke?
December 20 at 8:12 pm
Snowman says:
Do we know which pairs are against each other in ucl quarters?
I mean for example winner of celtic – juve, winner of which pair their are against?
My english is not working too well tonight…
December 20 at 8:16 pm
The Only One says:
There will be another draw where the Quarter Finals, Semi Finals and Finals will be decided.
December 20 at 8:21 pm
Snowman says:
okay thanks, I suppose everyone can meet everyone at that time?
December 20 at 8:26 pm
the Penman says:
Yes, that’s right.
December 20 at 8:28 pm
Snowman says:
thanks
December 20 at 8:12 pm
NiceToMichu says:
Who to captain?
Suarez
Ba
Yaya
Hazard
December 20 at 8:17 pm
JohnRoss says:
Suarez
December 20 at 8:12 pm
kimoo says:
bench starling V.S FUL H or morrison V.S (nor) H
December 20 at 8:15 pm
VAN PERSIE says:
morrison.
December 20 at 8:13 pm
rdb007 says:
Team look fine?
Federici
Clyne / Jose Enrique / Demel
Mata / Santi Cazorla (vc) / Johnson / Michu
Berbatov / Tevez (c) / Van Persie
Ruddy / Nelsen / Cuellar / Guthrie
December 20 at 8:13 pm
The Parmtree says:
Couldn’t resist one last pre-apocalypse RMT
http://i.imgur.com/sHzba.png
December 20 at 8:14 pm
Pepin says:
As usual, your team looks tasty before every GW…GL and stay safe
December 20 at 8:18 pm
The Parmtree says:
You say this every week…
and I get just above Average each time.
December 20 at 8:16 pm
Now back to me says:
You know it’s a great team. I’d play Puncheon over Berba though. Fulham won’t have a lot of possession and he’ll be deep.
December 20 at 8:18 pm
The Parmtree says:
Still convinced he’ll score.
December 20 at 8:16 pm
Joga Bonito says:
Looks very useful. Bale seems for too so happy days.
December 20 at 8:21 pm
The Parmtree says:
Happy days!
December 20 at 8:14 pm
Pepin says:
Hi folks, haven’t been on much in the last few days…have I missed anything important?
December 20 at 8:15 pm
Optimus says:
if you had a front 3 of rvp suarez ba would you lose 1 of them for a city striker?
if ba wasnt playing qpr at home this gw i would lose him asfixtures toughen up
December 20 at 8:18 pm
EpicFAIL - AVFC <3 says:
Go City-less like me and pray.
December 20 at 8:19 pm
Optimus says:
maybe nastasic will be enough cover..gulp
December 20 at 8:19 pm
jimski says:
I’d keep that front 3. You could easily choose the “wrong” City striker. You could try to get Silva.
December 20 at 8:20 pm
Optimus says:
would have to be for a hit losing fellaini and would mean i would probably have to bench puncheon
December 20 at 8:23 pm
Wild Rover says:
Or lose the wrong one…
December 20 at 8:19 pm
The Dago says:
for free?
December 20 at 8:21 pm
Optimus says:
nah would have to be for a hit
December 20 at 8:23 pm
The Dago says:
no then. I want to do Rooney>Aguero for 4 points and have been talked out of it.
December 20 at 8:19 pm
Mull- Bring back the old bonus points system!!! says:
None of them.
RVP is RVP
Suarez could get a huge points score at any time
Ba is playing QPR at home
December 20 at 8:21 pm
The Dago says:
Ba to Aguero for free is a no brainer imo.
December 20 at 8:21 pm
Optimus says:
yeah fair..might just join epic fail behind the couch on matchday
December 20 at 8:26 pm
Sidharth - Will I ever get a Green Arrow again! says:
If u have to pick 1 then suarez>aguero otherwise not
December 20 at 8:16 pm
JKisthe1 - Los Colchoneros 2 - The Revenge says:
if ever there was a fixture that tempted me to buy Kolarov this is it, it’s just the sort of game he scores double figures in
But no way I can get him
Huth, Rafa, Baines, Clyne, Shorey
1.2 in bank
If Baines didn’t have Wigan at home on Boxing Day, and Stoke weren’t Stoke.
December 20 at 8:23 pm
rdb007 says:
How do you still have patience with Baines mate?
December 20 at 8:24 pm
JKisthe1 - Los Colchoneros 2 - The Revenge says:
I haven’t
But he has Wigan at home next.
December 20 at 8:27 pm
rdb007 says:
He has had even better fixtures before and not delivered. Even if he returns double figures, he has cost you many points in other areas of your team which you could have improved by downgrading Baines.
December 20 at 8:29 pm
Ginkapo-Rule No.1: wwkd? says:
“He has”, but may not anymore. Thats how this works
December 20 at 8:31 pm
JKisthe1 - Los Colchoneros 2 - The Revenge says:
This game is made for the Serbian PPG machine, but it seems too much of a risk to go Baines to Kolarov for -4. Especially when Baines has WIG in GW19
December 20 at 8:34 pm
Ginkapo-Rule No.1: wwkd? says:
Milner and Nasri are both out. So its only Sinclair left to hurdle. I might just get Zaba in to complete my trio.
December 20 at 8:17 pm
colinbmx says:
My cup opponent took a 40 point hit in GW6. If I lose to this chump I officially give up.
December 20 at 8:23 pm
JohnRoss says:
Except we never do
good luck
December 20 at 8:24 pm
Keep Caz and Carry On says:
Bookmarked.
December 20 at 8:17 pm
MJ6987 (Atalanta) says:
Minutes last 4 matches (latest first):
Tevez: 79, 38, 90, 68
Aguero: 90, 90, 33, 22
Looks to me like if anyone will be rested it will be Kun?
December 20 at 8:21 pm
The Dago says:
I would love that.
December 20 at 8:24 pm
Scroobius Mac says:
Last 4 league matches though. What about other fixtures?
December 20 at 8:26 pm
Cosgri says:
It doesn’t matter about any of this, or indeed what other cack gets thrown around on here, the only person that knows is Mancini.
December 20 at 8:29 pm
MJ6987 (Atalanta) says:
You’re right. I’m just saying that if its about “rest” then it would be Aguero. Saying that I actually think both will probably start.
December 20 at 8:28 pm
MJ6987 (Atalanta) says:
That is all matches.
December 20 at 8:28 pm
Ginkapo-Rule No.1: wwkd? says:
Milner is injured btw. (Given his appearance in your line up prediction)
December 20 at 8:17 pm
dfroes says:
Can someone tell me why do you think that Dzeko is going to start? Why do you think Aguero is going to be rested?
December 20 at 8:18 pm
EpicFAIL - AVFC <3 says:
‘Easy’ game for them. Good opportunity to mess with the lineup.
December 20 at 8:20 pm
dfroes says:
thanks.. ive devided that im going to take berbatov off.. even if he “loves” playing at anfiled.. if only he would play up front, not so deep
December 20 at 8:19 pm
eyres42 says:
Evening folks
Having a terrible season, every decision made has pretty much backfired.
Looking to have a storming 2nd half of season so any advice ahead of the WC would be gratefully received.
Current team for this week as follows
Szczesny (Begovic)
Enrique Sagna Nelsen (Shorey McCartney)
Silva Mata Young Sterling (Rose)
RVP Defoe Ba
December 20 at 8:19 pm
gers23 says:
Giroud to Defoe for a hit?
December 20 at 8:22 pm
djman102 says:
I did Giroud to Rooney for a hit; I think it’s worth it.
December 20 at 8:20 pm
rdb007 says:
A) Berba + 4 points(Firing blanks for 6 weeks in a row)
b) Any striker upto 9.6
December 20 at 8:21 pm
VAN PERSIE says:
b) torres
December 20 at 8:23 pm
rdb007 says:
Would you get him for a 4 point hit and even if you had Mata?
December 20 at 8:22 pm
JohnRoss says:
So, looks like this Santa Claus guy looks like the real deal.
December 20 at 8:23 pm
jinswick says:
Who are peeps giving the armband to this week? Have a few candidates from my team – currently in this order….
RVP
Suarez
Ba
Silva
Walcott
December 20 at 8:24 pm
Cosgri says:
RVP or Kun for me. Also have michu bale mata and santi in mid so could score well no matter who i captain
December 20 at 8:24 pm
Dial Square says:
I went Sliva, with Ba VC – I have Tevez but am worried he may not start, have Rooney and Santi but like the look of the Reading defense…
December 20 at 8:24 pm
Sweet Carroll Nine says:
Liverpool Bib theory: Reina; Johnson, Skrtel, Agger, Jose; Lucas, Gerrard, Shelvey; Suso, Suarez, Downing. The bib theory never lies
December 20 at 8:24 pm
Dial Square says:
what is bib theory?
December 20 at 8:26 pm
Sweet Carroll Nine says:
The players that wear different coloured bibs in training
December 20 at 8:26 pm
Ginkapo-Rule No.1: wwkd? says:
Those who are wearing the same colour bib as Reina on Friday will be the starting on Saturday. The subs are also in a different colour to the rest.
Training photos are online.
December 20 at 8:33 pm
Dial Square says:
I see – glad to have Enrique back, pity he seems to be back in defense but I think Pool might be the best shot at a CS this week
December 20 at 8:34 pm
Sweet Carroll Nine says:
I was being sarcastic when I said the theory never lies, it does give us a good idea who they’ll field but it isn’t 100% accurate as Sterling was wearing a different coloured bib to Pepe last week but started, but it has been right before
December 20 at 8:35 pm
Ginkapo-Rule No.1: wwkd? says:
With Lucas back he wont play on the wing again. Rogers doesnt need a defensively perfect full back anymore
December 20 at 8:24 pm
Cosgri says:
pound coin last week?
December 20 at 8:28 pm
The Dago says:
two bob last week.
December 20 at 8:28 pm
Sidharth - Will I ever get a Green Arrow again! says:
It did last week hen sterling was on the bench. Its the most stupid theory ever.
December 20 at 8:31 pm
Cock Soccer says:
that photo wasnt from friday though?
December 20 at 8:32 pm
Cock Soccer says:
im sorry, its not friday yet! shit
December 20 at 8:25 pm
bring on Real Madrid ! says:
anyone to come in
mata
theo
santi
hazard
no chel or arse cvrg
or go for silva already have evez
December 20 at 8:30 pm
Portuguese&Proud says:
Mata long term Silva this week for me
December 20 at 8:33 pm
Hailzter says:
Either Santi or Mata
December 20 at 8:43 pm
bring on Real Madrid ! says:
thats the prblm cant make up my mind on one
December 20 at 8:27 pm
AriseSirGiggsy says:
Who to captain?
A) RVP (swa)
B) Silva (RDG)
December 20 at 8:30 pm
jinswick says:
Silva has the better fixture, but MUN look in great form and RVP is far more explosive. I think I’m going RVP.
December 20 at 8:35 pm
AriseSirGiggsy says:
Ownership %ages:
RVP – 36%
Silva – 6%
December 20 at 8:40 pm
jinswick says:
If you’re chasing a big lead then go with Silva.
December 20 at 8:31 pm
Declan says:
SuperVorm may be back, Silva FTW.
December 20 at 8:31 pm
The Dago says:
Dont like the sound of that.
December 20 at 8:31 pm
The Dago says:
RVP and Rooney to tear Swansea to pieces.
December 20 at 8:33 pm
rvp786 says:
ageuro will rip you to pieces dago
December 20 at 8:34 pm
The Dago says:
ha ha ha I was trying being positive
December 20 at 8:35 pm
rvp786 says:
haha. trust me one minute im positive and next im negative. just want saturday to be over. i would take ageuro getting 10pts right now.
December 20 at 8:36 pm
The Dago says:
Its the first game so we can get it over and done with. Fook it mate, Aguero benched, would love it.
December 20 at 8:37 pm
rvp786 says:
well ima work my magical mind games on my bro so he dont captain him at least. i nearly convinced him to tkae him out for torres the other day haha
December 20 at 8:40 pm
The Dago says:
ha ha ha cruel, I take it hes younger than you. My sons team this week
Begovic
Baines Clyne Demel
Santi Mata Michu Silva
Aguero RVP Dzeko
December 20 at 8:42 pm
rvp786 says:
nah im 28 and he is 32.
your sons 8 lol. his team is pretty amazing. did u help him??
December 20 at 8:43 pm
The Dago says:
Yer I give him a hand. 32 ha ha ha ha you cant talk him into Aguero>Torres!!!
December 20 at 8:33 pm
Keep Caz and Carry On says:
Robin Reliable
December 20 at 8:46 pm
rvp786 says:
hmm he was about to fall for it. just need to pressure him more and convince him mancini will rest him lol
December 20 at 8:28 pm
jinswick says:
Any hits worthwhile this week to the below?
Jaask
Enrique, Cuellar, Clyne
Silva, Walcott, Yaya, Sess
RVP, Ba, Suarez
Federici, Taarabt, McCartney, Hughes
Bank 0.1m
December 20 at 8:32 pm
Keep Caz and Carry On says:
No, you’re set.
December 20 at 8:32 pm
rvp786 says:
nope
December 20 at 8:29 pm
Declan says:
Pick one. pretty please?
A) Fellaini and Rafael
Mata and B.Davies
B) Fellaini and Long
Puncheon and Tevez
December 20 at 8:33 pm
rdb007 says:
B
December 20 at 8:33 pm
Portuguese&Proud says:
i brought Mata and B.Davies this week, but i already have Tevez… probably would go B this week considering your players of choice to transfer out
December 20 at 8:34 pm
jinswick says:
B) could be worth it for this week alone. That said, WBA have decent fixtures too. Tough call this one. I’m gonna say….B
December 20 at 8:34 pm
Declan says:
Thanks Gents.
December 20 at 8:40 pm
Aguerolicious says:
Rafael, Puncheon and Tevez over Davies, Mata and Long
December 20 at 8:30 pm
VAN PERSIE says:
Which combo is better?
A) Baines + 4.7 mil defender + Benteke
B) Baines + 4.1 mil defender + Berbatov
C) Jose Enrique + Zabaleta + Berbatov / Benteke
Thanks.
December 20 at 8:30 pm
GreennRed says:
D
December 20 at 8:31 pm
Keep Caz and Carry On says:
For the next few GWs, probably C) with Berba, imo
December 20 at 8:32 pm
rdb007 says:
C without a doubt
December 20 at 8:32 pm
Ginkapo-Rule No.1: wwkd? says:
Is nobody tempted by Sinclair?
December 20 at 8:32 pm
Keep Caz and Carry On says:
lol
December 20 at 8:33 pm
Cock Soccer says:
yes
December 20 at 8:35 pm
JKisthe1 - Los Colchoneros 2 - The Revenge says:
Sinclair is this year’s Adam Johnson. He will probably claim a monster haul, then not be seen fpr months.
I am more tempted by you know who, but see no way of getting him