The Watchlist – Wildcard Midfielders
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Next up is the third in our series of Winter Wildcard articles. Having rolled out pieces on the Goalkeepers and Defenders, it won’t be much of a surprise to learn that the midfielders are next on the agenda.
Juan Mata
Due to a hectic summer with his national side, the first three fixtures of the season were something of a write-off but after being rested for Gameweek 4, Mata has been simply sensational. Chelsea’s key midfielder has scored or assisted in 11 of his subsequent 12 starts, with only the occasional threat of rotation scuppering his prospects in a season that has so far seen him average 7.2 FPL points per start. As the Blues head into their double with Stoke and Southampton, we can only hope Rafa Benitez has learned his lesson, after the decision to bench the 9.9 priced proved disastrous last time round as Chelsea slumped to a 1-0 home loss to QPR. The stats say it all, really; the London outfit have scored two goals over the five games Mata has failed to start, compared to 37 strikes in the 15 fixtures he has been named in the first XI. According to our season ticker, the Blues have the second strongest schedule over the next 10 Gameweek; aside from the double, games against Reading, Wigan, West Brom, Fulham, West Ham and Southampton look set to continue the sensational displays that have already seen the former Valencia man better both his goal and bonus haul from his debut campaign at the Bridge. Tonight’s 90 minutes in the Capital One Cup defeat to Swansea might shake the double Gameweek confidence in Mata somewhat, but, given his league form, he remains difficult to ignore.
Theo Walcott
While a move up front in Arsenal’s recent league matches has bolstered Walcott’s appeal, he’s consistently produced the points regardless of position over the last few months. The first 10 Gameweeks earned Walcott a single start for the Gunners, with Arsene Wenger’s faith seemingly floundering, but from Gameweek 11 onwards he’s been hugely impressive. The former Southampton man has scored or assisted in seven of his last eight starts and despite a handful of sub appearances, has still managed to average 6.3 points per game – bettering Santi Cazorla’s 5.8 average, in spite of the fact that the latter has started every league game under Wenger. Walcott has racked up 956 minutes so far – almost a third of last season’s game time – yet has already equalled his goal haul and has supplied just three assists less than the previous term’s tally. Coming in at 9.0 in FPL, Walcott will be looking to take advantage of an upcoming run that hands Arsenal a home game in five of the next six Gameweeks (MCI, che & WHM, LIV, STO, sun, AVL) with the upcoming double against Chelsea and West Ham set to entice plenty more owners his way – over 87,000 managers have snapped him up heading into the weekend clash with City.
Gareth Bale
The Welshman seems to have upped his attacking displays since Andre Villas-Boas’ arrival at the Lane last summer. Bale has already notched nine times and racked up 20 bonus points and is clearly on course to smash last term’s totals of 10 and 21 respectively, with five lots of double figures already returned in 17 appearances. While he continues to frustrate at home, with just two goals in nine at the Lane, Bale’s away displays have proved sensational, with a 16 point haul at Old Trafford indicative of his fixture-proof potential. Indeed, Spurs seem to be suit playing on the road – they have scored 22 times in 10 away matches, compared to 17 goals in 11 games at the Lane; a reason for optimism ahead of a run of fixtures that sees them on their travels in four of the next six (qpr, MUN, nor, wba, NEW, whm). So far this season, Bale has averaged 6.5 points per game – top for midfielders, with Robin Van Persie the only attacker to prove superior; with that in mind, a price of 9.8 looks a bargain.
Marouane Fellaini
The rumour mill is buzzing over a potential move away from Goodison over the winter window but for the purposes of this article, we’re assessing Fellaini’s potential from an Everton perspective. With a goal or assist in 10 of his 16 appearances, the Belgian’s move to a more advanced role this season, tucking in behind Nikica Jelavic, has been hugely beneficial to his Fantasy prospects – he is just 11 points short of his best FPL tally of 111, set back in 2008-09. Having peaked at 7.9, Fellaini has tumbled down to 7.4, with huge numbers of Fantasy managers shipping him out in light of a result of a recent three-match suspension. David Moyes’ side are now handed four enticing home fixtures in the next seven (SWA, WBA, AVL, RDG) and with trips to Southampton and Norwich also on their short-term agenda, Fellaini’s mid-price appeal has persuaded almost 130,000 managers to scramble aboard the bandwagon since the end of the previous Gameweek. With eight goals, five assist and five lots of double figures already accrued, he looks primed to produce the goods once again.
Gaston Ramirez
The Uruguayan is expected to recover from a dead leg in time for Southampton’s visit to Villa this weekend for the first match of their double Gameweek. Coming in at just 5.6 in FPL, Ramirez has produced a goal, an assist and five bonus points in his last couple of appearances and looks a real differential prospect, with an ownership of just 0.5%. An average of 4.2 points per game is second only to Rickie Lambert for the Saints and with a home clash against Everton and a trip to Wigan in his next four, Ramirez could prove a canny short-term acquisition, with Nigel Adkins relying more than ever on his output, in light of Adam Lallana’s knee injury.
Kevin Nolan
A single goal since Gameweek 8 has lessened his appeal but a favourable short-term schedule could afford the Hammers skipper a chance to return to form. In addition to double Gameweek 23 (QPR, ars), Nolan also squares up to Sunderland, Fulham, Swansea and Villa over the next five Gameweeks – with Andy Carroll edging towards a comeback and the aerial threat of Marouane Chamakh also added to the options up front, Nolan will be looking to benefit from and still looks a reasonable shout for just 6.5, before the fixture list takes a turn for the worse once again for Sam Allardyce’s side in Gameweek 27.
Robert Snodgrass
A goal and assist in the opening 13 Gameweeks was scant reward for the Norwich playmaker but Snodgrass has flourished over the last few matches. With the majority of free kicks and corners in his locker, the summer signing from Leeds United has subsequently racked up three goals, three assists and 10 bonus points in his last eight matches in a series of displays that bring him firmly into our thoughts. Clearly, his contribution is vital to Chris Hughton’s side and a run of five home fixtures in the next eight (NEW, TOT, FUL, EVE, SOT) will hold no fear for a Canaries side that have already seen off the likes of United and Arsenal at Carrow Road earlier this season. Coming in at 6.2 in FPL, Snodgrass’ total of 16 bonus points has been bettered by just two midfielders so far (Gareth Bale and Yaya Toure), while four lots of double figure hauls is indicative of the explosive potential that will surely see his current ownership of 7.9% rise further.
Michu
A pretty obvious option but it’s impossible to ignore Swansea’s summer signing. A total of 13 goals and one assist, supplemented by 11 bonus points, earns Michu top spot in the current FPL midfielder standings, with an ownership of 46% indicative of our collective show of faith – a good Fantasy week for Michu can send you tumbling down the rankings if you don’t have him. While his price has leapt from 6.5 to 8.2, he still remains exceptional value for money ahead of a schedule that sees him play host to Stoke, QPR and Newcastle in his next three at the Liberty – eight goals in 11 home matches highlights his deadly form in front of the Swansea faithful, while trips to Sunderland and West Ham in the next four also hold appeal. Tonight’s strike in the Capital One cup win at Stamford Bridge underlined his qualities – Michu’s confidence in front of goal seems to be unwavering.
Adam Johnson/ Stephane Sessegnon
Sunderland’s enticing schedule brings the pair into our thoughts. Over the next nine Gameweeks, Martin O’Neill’s side welcome West Ham, Swansea, Fulham and Norwich to Wearside and also pay visit to the current bottom three, with trips to Wigan, Reading and QPR on their agenda. So far, Johnson has outperformed Sessegnon in terms of Fantasy returns, despite the latter’s role in “the hole”; although both have found the net three times, Johnson has provided four assists to the Benin international’s three. Indeed, Johnson’s average of 4.1 points per game is superior to Sessegnon’s 3.8 and is second only to Steven Fletcher for the Black Cats – a FPL price of 6.7 and ownership of less than 2% could well appeal to those looking for a real mid-price differential, who has scored or assisted in three of his last four home games. Sessegnon, at 7.2, has also ticked along in recent games, with attacking returns in three of his last six and is certainly the most explosive of the pair, as last term’s returns testify – if he hits form, he could prove the better option.
Raheem Sterling
There’s no doubt the recent displays of Steven Gerrard have kept the teenager out of the Fantasy limelight but an upcoming run of fixtures, which sees Liverpool travel to United, Arsenal and City in the next four, is likely to deter many from investing in the premium priced Reds’ skipper. Sterling, on the other hand, is priced at just 5.6 and could appeal to those Fantasy managers who still want Liverpool coverage without going overboard on budget – a goal and a couple of bonus points in the previous Gameweek against Sunderland suggest a return to form after a couple of bench appearances and with the schedule looking particularly enticing from Gameweek 26 onwards, many may decide to snap him up just now rather than spend a transfer later on.
Jon Walters
A somewhat unglamorous pick, the Stoke man continues to steadily accumulate the points and currently sits in joint ninth spot for FPL midfielders on 92 points, alongside Yaya Toure. Walters’ appeal was somewhat diminished earlier in the season by a shift to the Potters’ right flank but a tactical reshuffle has earned him a role in “the hole” behind Kenwyne Jones and boosted his out of position prospects once again. Patience in the key with Walters; he has started every game under Tony Pulis this term, though tends to be less explosive than most, with just two double figure returns to his name. Walters has earned nine extra clean sheet points thanks to the resilient Stoke rearguard and with spot-kick duties also in his locker, he’s capable of ticking along nicely. After 10 matches at the Britannia, Pulis’ side remain the only unbeaten home side in the league and now have five fixtures in front of their own fans (CHE, WIG, RDG, WHM, WBA) to continue their impressive form. Coming in at 6.6 in FPL, Walters is the second top scoring Fantasy asset for Stoke, just one point behind Asmir Begovic – while the Chelsea clash lessens his appeal, the remaining above-mentioned home fixtures affords him plenty opportunity to add to his five goals, three assists and 10 bonus points so far.
Adel Taarabt
Omitted from Morocco’s African Cup of Nations squad, the maverick midfielder is free to aid QPR’s bid to beat the drop. Harry Redknapp’s arrival has made a definite difference to Taarabt’s Fantasy potential – he has averaged 4.6 points per game over the R’s eight games under their new manager, compared to 3.2 ppg beforehand. Up next, he has three home games in the next four (TOT, whm, MCY, NOR) and if he can turn his superb Opta stats into Fantasy points, Taarabt could yet prove a bargain at 5.6 for the short-term and beyond, as Redknapp looks to engineer a scramble to safety.
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January 10 at 7:00 am
Koflok FEEL! TOUCH! CROSS!!! says:
Seeing how terrible Torres was and Ba had a good cameo, any chance he start both games?
Defoe to Ba for a hit?
Yay?
But Defoe is vs QPR.. and probably will start after his rest on the last cup match.
January 10 at 7:01 am
Katie says:
Not for -4.
January 10 at 7:02 am
PlayUpPompey says:
Unless they are played together I think its quite slim chance Ba will start both.
January 10 at 7:28 am
JUNITED says:
After the shit Torres played in carling cup against Swansea??? I think Ba will start both
January 10 at 7:12 am
Koflok FEEL! TOUCH! CROSS!!! says:
Ah okay I’ll be sticking with Defoe then.
Bring me a hatty Defoe!
January 10 at 7:12 am
tw - season 2 of the leagues begins gw 20. congrats to the 18 new managers! says:
it’s risky no doubt but it could reap you huge rewards so up to you
January 10 at 7:01 am
TOSH says:
are people still going with rvp(c) despite the two dgwks?
January 10 at 7:04 am
just jerk it says:
only the dimwits
January 10 at 7:04 am
PlayUpPompey says:
I don’t think so but its not the worse idea in the world.
January 10 at 7:07 am
Holman will score says:
If i didnt have Mata or Ba then i would go RVP
January 10 at 7:02 am
Santiagounreal says:
Who is your most leftfield captain choice this year? I doubt there are too many hugely interesting ones but I can’t believe I captained Kagawa GW2 and it paid off
January 10 at 7:03 am
Koflok FEEL! TOUCH! CROSS!!! says:
Whats a leftfield?
January 10 at 7:05 am
Santiagounreal says:
I meant unusual captain choice…one that went against the norm
January 10 at 7:11 am
Koflok FEEL! TOUCH! CROSS!!! says:
I had Ba and Tevez earlier this season, and Michu on his last double pointer.
That’s as leftfield as I can get, considering the norm is always (C) RVP.
January 10 at 7:05 am
tw - season 2 of the leagues begins gw 20. congrats to the 18 new managers! says:
can’t remember…. maybe baines. last year it was boswinga on a whim. ended up working out cuz before doubling he had the most points of any player on my team that week
January 10 at 7:06 am
Katie says:
Torres last gw.
January 10 at 7:08 am
jinswick says:
Probably Baines in GW6. 2 points. Been fairly boring this season – may look to mix things up a bit in H2!
RVP – 14
Bale – 4
Tevez – 1
Baines – 1
Sess – 1
January 10 at 7:08 am
jinswick says:
*Torres – 1
RVP – 13
January 10 at 7:11 am
Lateriser12 - "I am a consulting detective. The only one in the world" says:
Boxing Day Berbatov and DGW Sess is the most leftfield i have been this season.
January 10 at 7:17 am
Pratik says:
DGW Sess is hardly left-field at all
January 10 at 7:24 am
Cruizer van Nistelrooy says:
that week my captain is michu, 2 goals against norwich..which is actually i wished the failure of sess, until his injury time goal
January 10 at 7:12 am
Jack(off)Attack says:
Probably Cuellar.
January 10 at 7:14 am
Lateriser12 - "I am a consulting detective. The only one in the world" says:
I’d like your thoughts on the wc draft mate. Previous page.
January 10 at 7:18 am
Jack(off)Attack says:
Wanna post here?
January 10 at 7:21 am
Lateriser12 - "I am a consulting detective. The only one in the world" says:
Bego Fed
Luiz Cuellar Demel Davies Shaw
Mata Bale Walcott Michu Punch
RVP Suarez Ba
0.0M Luiz->Gibbs.
January 10 at 7:29 am
Jack(off)Attack says:
Nice…isnt Cuellar injured? You might wanna ditch Ba next week. Not sure Id have Ba and Mata after the DGW.
January 10 at 7:30 am
Lateriser12 - "I am a consulting detective. The only one in the world" says:
Mata i am a fan. Cuellar/Jones it will be depending on what we hear tomorrow. Ba->Poldi on the cards.
January 10 at 7:33 am
Jack(off)Attack says:
Fair enough youre a fan. When did you buy him? Cant see him justifying 2M+ over Fellaini. Who is a big omission given theel fixtures.
January 10 at 7:35 am
Lateriser12 - "I am a consulting detective. The only one in the world" says:
Mata costs me 9.5
I think about 7-8 gw’s ago
January 10 at 7:37 am
Berbilly Gilmore says:
You got him in for Fellaini when he was suspended.
January 10 at 7:38 am
Lateriser12 - "I am a consulting detective. The only one in the world" says:
Got Mata as soon as he returned form CWC
January 10 at 7:40 am
Berbilly Gilmore says:
That was the same time. GW18
January 10 at 7:15 am
tw - season 2 of the leagues begins gw 20. congrats to the 18 new managers! says:
when was that?
January 10 at 7:18 am
Jack(off)Attack says:
DGW.
January 10 at 7:23 am
Cruizer van Nistelrooy says:
other than rvp, twice captained michu, aguero and ba..
January 10 at 7:26 am
United_On_20 says:
Captained Lukaku GW 5 for 1 goal and 3 baps
January 10 at 7:37 am
Lucky says:
Taarabt
He outscored RvP the week I did it, 3 point gain IIRC
January 10 at 7:37 am
Gaz Downright says:
Hm. I guess it was picking Tevez GW12 (19pts) and Suarez GW18 (8pts) when the majority went for RVP.
January 10 at 7:05 am
Glory Glory Man Utd says:
Chelsea have 2 matches this gw..
So should I go for Ba or Torres? and also, Azpilicueta or Ivanovic? Ivanovic played bad yesterday in the Capital One Cup so should I get Azp?
January 10 at 7:08 am
Holman will score says:
Definately Ba
January 10 at 7:07 am
tw - season 2 of the leagues begins gw 20. congrats to the 18 new managers! says:
Jafooli: make a decision yet?
abhishek:
. have you seen the post on our site?
January 10 at 7:12 am
Abhishek says:
Yes.. submitted the Form also.
January 10 at 7:13 am
tw - season 2 of the leagues begins gw 20. congrats to the 18 new managers! says:
okay great
. i’ll have a look in a bit
January 10 at 7:09 am
Doosra - The Noble Order of Extreme Valour- FFS UEFA EPL- Season 1 Award says:
Billy – nice post, mate.
January 10 at 7:22 am
Berbilly Gilmore says:
Cheers. Finalised one here http://uefacouncil.wordpress.c.....mment-2172
January 10 at 8:18 am
Jafooli (c) - Up the Jags says:
This……
January 10 at 7:09 am
Yellowish says:
Berbatov rise today??
January 10 at 7:13 am
Holman will score says:
My guess is no
RVP will get to a ridiculous price though
January 10 at 7:12 am
Thierry Turkey says:
What do i do for DGW with this lot?
http://oi46.tinypic.com/2akcl07.jpg
January 10 at 7:14 am
tw - season 2 of the leagues begins gw 20. congrats to the 18 new managers! says:
play o’brien and have demel first sub
leave the rest unless you wanna take a punt on lambert
January 10 at 7:15 am
Thierry Turkey says:
DOnt play harte?
January 10 at 7:16 am
tw - season 2 of the leagues begins gw 20. congrats to the 18 new managers! says:
drop him or gibbs imo
January 10 at 7:16 am
Holman will score says:
Swap Mata for Holman
January 10 at 7:13 am
Glory Glory Man Utd says:
Hernandez or Berbatov?
January 10 at 7:15 am
jinswick says:
Best defender combo to slot in here? 8.2m available, but would ideally like to leave 0.3m behind in case Ba -> Tevez looks a go-er next week.
Szczesny, Turnbull
Baines, Gibbs, Demel, XXX, XXX
Mata, Bale, Walcott, Fellaini, Marveaux
RVP, Ba, Lambert
January 10 at 7:19 am
Abhishek says:
I am having Same Midline.
January 10 at 7:39 am
Lucky says:
I went Davies Shaw
January 10 at 7:15 am
Santiagounreal says:
Captains poll:
Lambert
Mata
Luiz
Ba
RVP
Garrido
January 10 at 7:16 am
tw - season 2 of the leagues begins gw 20. congrats to the 18 new managers! says:
ba
garrido?
mata
lambert
rvp
luiz
January 10 at 7:17 am
Holman will score says:
Holman
January 10 at 7:17 am
Katie says:
Mata – case closed.
January 10 at 7:19 am
Pratik says:
Mata
Hazard
Ba
January 10 at 7:19 am
Lateriser12 - "I am a consulting detective. The only one in the world" says:
hoovield (c) Mata (vc)
January 10 at 7:23 am
Berbilly Gilmore says:
January 10 at 7:19 am
Holman will score says:
Would be surprise if Ba got 4 goals and 6 bonus points
January 10 at 7:20 am
Holman will score says:
Wouldnt*
January 10 at 7:20 am
jinswick says:
Mata or Ba for me. Mata is the safer choice, but I fancy Ba to go nuts this GW. 4 goals and 1 assist coming up….
January 10 at 7:27 am
United_On_20 says:
Ba
January 10 at 7:17 am
Abhishek says:
My Defense this week:
Bassong Culler Gibbs [Demel,Davies]
If i take -4 point hit this week
Luiz Culler Gibbs [Demel,davies]
January 10 at 7:17 am
Grounderz says:
So, why is Taarabt omitted from the Morrocan’s squad at ACON?
January 10 at 7:18 am
Pratik says:
Mata or Hazard? Probably Mata, but still wish I could have both
January 10 at 7:19 am
Abhishek says:
Mata
January 10 at 7:20 am
Lateriser12 - "I am a consulting detective. The only one in the world" says:
I have climbed the Ba-ndwagon. You should too imo.
January 10 at 7:22 am
Pratik says:
Already done…Him and Luiz.
Ba should come off with at-least 12 points in this dgw. I hope Luiz doesn’t miss the Southampton or Stoke game though
January 10 at 7:19 am
Squiggle says:
At risk of sounding like a conspiracy theorist , did anyone see the post-goal celebrations for Swansea? Michu was mobbed by the Spanish contingent, I couldn’t identify anyone else in there. Graham seemed to be mobbed by the non-Spanish contingent.
January 10 at 7:24 am
Squiggle says:
http://www.101greatgoals.com/g.....ansea-2-3/
January 10 at 7:19 am
Malcolm Tucker for England Manager says:
How’s this Wildcard look? Got to post now or my rival will be on!
Howard bunn
Luis azp mert Davies Hughes
Michu Fellaini Walcott Cole bale
RVP Ba lambert
January 10 at 7:20 am
Lateriser12 - "I am a consulting detective. The only one in the world" says:
No Mata is interesting. Infact, i really like this.
January 10 at 7:22 am
Malcolm Tucker for England Manager says:
Thanks mate. Couldn’t afford him and hoping Ba and Luis cover the bases
January 10 at 7:21 am
Santiagounreal says:
Go for Mignolet instead of Howard and get Distin?
January 10 at 7:24 am
Malcolm Tucker for England Manager says:
Food for thought. Cheers mate
January 10 at 7:19 am
Gaz Downright says:
Good afternoon zoners.
I guess I will be told to take a run next.
January 10 at 7:21 am
Jack(off)Attack says:
Of the so called “Power Five” I reckon Mata is the most dispensable…if people had the 5 and wanted to drop one that is.
January 10 at 7:22 am
Santiagounreal says:
Of all the terms invented on here I think the ‘Power Five’ is the most dispensable.
January 10 at 7:24 am
Gaz Downright says:
Surely the term is miles behind stalwarts “essential”, “worth” and the king of the all “coverage”?
January 10 at 7:28 am
Santiagounreal says:
It’s important to have coverage of all the essential cliches
January 10 at 7:35 am
Jack(off)Attack says:
“Due”
January 10 at 7:38 am
Ryan says:
That one’s a good cliche only if there are serious stats that back up the ‘due’ status. Otherwise it could be someone like Yaya who is never due
January 10 at 7:24 am
Captain Shirokov says:
+1
January 10 at 7:25 am
Berbilly Gilmore says:
January 10 at 7:26 am
Jack(off)Attack says:
Haha it is certainly up there.
January 10 at 7:28 am
Serenity Now says:
Especially considering there’s 6 of them – maybe even 7 or 8….
January 10 at 7:23 am
Gaz Downright says:
I have a sneaking suspicion Walcott is unable to defend his lone striker role.
January 10 at 7:24 am
Captain Shirokov says:
Yeah, I’ll be getting him out for Bale after the DGW.
January 10 at 7:31 am
Jack(off)Attack says:
He doesnt need the striker role. Hes played there about 3 times all season.
January 10 at 7:41 am
Gaz Downright says:
Which is close to half of his total appearances in the starting XI.
January 10 at 7:23 am
Lateriser12 - "I am a consulting detective. The only one in the world" says:
I’d like to respectfully disagree. He is incredibly consistent when given starts. 7 8 6 11 7
January 10 at 7:25 am
Jack(off)Attack says:
“When given starts” is the problem. Europa League coming up.
January 10 at 7:27 am
Lateriser12 - "I am a consulting detective. The only one in the world" says:
I am hoping Benitez realizes how important Mata is. I think he does.
January 10 at 7:40 am
Ryan says:
I wouldn’t like to rely on wishful thinking
January 10 at 7:42 am
Gaz Downright says:
“Benitez realizes” sounds a bit odd
January 10 at 7:28 am
Jack(off)Attack says:
Also, it is not as if the others dont show similar consistency…and most of all are nailed on.
January 10 at 7:31 am
Lateriser12 - "I am a consulting detective. The only one in the world" says:
Agreed but Mata is the most dangerous after Bale imo.
January 10 at 7:24 am
Berbilly Gilmore says:
I’ve owned Mata once this season…GW1…
January 10 at 7:39 am
Ryan says:
I agree JOA. I have the other 4 plus Puncheon for my bench. Mata will get the odd rest and because of that I don’t mind not owning him.
January 10 at 7:42 am
Jack(off)Attack says:
I honeslt have not got a clue what I will do. I might sacrifice him for RVP Aguero Suarez up front eventually.
January 10 at 7:25 am
m4me says:
For GW22, I have turnball, luiz, mata and lambert – I am actually considering giving the armband to luiz. Am I mad?
January 10 at 7:28 am
Squiggle says:
Not really, decent chance of a clean sheet in each game, and an outside chance for a goal. And a good chance of playing 90 mins for both matches.
January 10 at 7:27 am
theBoose13 says:
evening.morning lads. how does this look for a WC..thoughts?
federici
r.martin/rafael/harte
bale/fellaini/walcott//michu
rvp/berba/saurez
begovic/marveuax/o’brien/wilson
i am trying to find a route to bring in at least one chelsea player for the dgw but all i can see is walcott to lampard as a differential and switch back next gameweek..
January 10 at 7:34 am
DamianT says:
Is Wilson back soon ?
January 10 at 7:38 am
theBoose13 says:
i believe 2-3 weeks. i probably should get a starting player in for him until then, but can only see myself playing 3 defenders untils hes back anyway.
January 10 at 7:30 am
when in doubt (C) him,his left foot will save ya!!! says:
shud i get ramirez or puncheon for a hit???or shud i stick with nolan???
January 10 at 7:32 am
PlayUpPompey says:
Stick.
January 10 at 7:31 am
Ankit says:
Should i do Fellaini to Oscar for Chelsea’s DGW? Rest of the team :
Jussi Bego
Azpi Cuellar Clichy
Bale Puncheon Santi Fellaini
RVP Suarez Berba
Bench: Cameron Kaca Davies
January 10 at 7:34 am
triggerlips says:
I would prefer Suarez to Ba an capt him
January 10 at 7:43 am
Ankit says:
My fantasy cup opponent has Suarez and Ba both. Suarez is integral to anything Pool does. Why should i remove him?
January 10 at 7:35 am
donaldducksnr says:
Oscar is less likely to start than most.
January 10 at 7:36 am
Jack(off)Attack says:
Absolutely not.
January 10 at 7:37 am
ATHLETICO TIMBO. Top 10,000 any season 2nd Wildcard league 16771-553963 says:
No keep Fellaini. He could easily out score Oscar without the hit.
January 10 at 7:37 am
JUNITED says:
Fellaini has good fixtures.
But Oscar could do something at least in DGW.
January 10 at 7:34 am
unitednations says:
bear with me
Am slightly closer to my decision…here it goes
Begovic Mannone
Rafael Hughes cueller demel Davies
Michu fellaini bale Walcott sterling
Rvp suarez berbs
Have 1Ft and 1.3m…narrowed it down to the following options:
A: cueller + Suarez >> Luis + ba/lambert (-4)
B: cueller + berb >> Luis + lambert (-4)
C: Rafael + sterling + Suarez >> Luis + hazard + lambert (-8)
Implications:
A: get rid if cueller who is injured, can get Suarez back with Wc in gw24, just not sure who to get ba or lambert, depends on who I want to captain, no benching decision, my def this week would be Rafael Hughes and Luis. Next week: ba/lambert + sterling >> podolski + Nolan
B: Suarez can score against anyone and plays Norwich next week…bt berb has Wigan this week. Next week: sterling + Luis >> Gibbs + Nolan
C: never taken a 8 point before but the extra hit can pay off for bringing in hazard…4 points for jus playing and I expect him to play since chel don’t have spare wingers apart from Marin AND its a hedge incase chel score lots of goals. The problem with this option is that I will loose 0.2m value in Rafael and my def this week would be Hughes demel Luis.
playing Wc in gw24 so can bring Suarez back if I sell him for 2 weeks
Sorry for the essay bt leaning towards A or C…
January 10 at 7:49 am
McEwan says:
I quite like C despite the -8. Problems with it tho are who would you bench this gw and leaves you without Liverpool cover for next gw.
January 10 at 7:52 am
unitednations says:
bench michu, risky but i expect the everton swan game to be tight and i have both fellaini and michu…
will ignore lpool cover for next week, will play 3-5-2 with bale michu fellaini walcott nolan and rvp podolski upfront
January 10 at 7:35 am
JUNITED says:
Hey lads!!
This my WC:
Begovic – Gazzaniga
Rafael – Cameron – A.Cole – Sagna – Demel
Mata – Michu – Fellaini – Walcott – Schneiderlin
RVP – Ba – Dzeko
I have been doing in out players every day such as Ivanovic, Luiz, Lambert, Benteke, Berba, Ruiz, Bale, Gibbs, O’brien, Debucy.
Don’t know which one the best.
Just try to fill this guys if you free:
Begovic Gazzaniga
Rafael – XX – XX – XX – XX
Michu – XX – XX – XX – XX
RVP – Ba – XX
Don’t worry about Suarez. I don’t really need him (Brave) (United fans)
I have faith in Rafael.
January 10 at 7:36 am
Valar Morghulis(Formerly Keith) says:
Azpi is pure class.. dont really see why ppl considerin him a rotation risk for the double.. spanish, great stats and has only ivanovic for competition who’s gonna be played CB.. cant See Terry comin back from injury, playin a full 90 tonight for the reserves and then startin 2 games in the space of 4 days.. he’ll be a threat come GW 23 i think
January 10 at 7:41 am
Ryan says:
Terry could easily start in the Saints game. No Chelsea defender is nailed on for both games imo.
January 10 at 7:38 am
Never Ever Bench Michu !! says:
is it just me or do you guys have a funny feeling rafa will rest Mata ??
January 10 at 7:40 am
JUNITED says:
Did you watch Chelsea vs Swansea?
January 10 at 7:46 am
Never Ever Bench Michu !! says:
yea my point exactly he played 90 mins
January 10 at 7:41 am
ATHLETICO TIMBO. Top 10,000 any season 2nd Wildcard league 16771-553963 says:
No I don’t think so. Under rafa he played 5 games before given a rest and has only played one since he was last on the bench. I think he’ll start both games and probably at least one after that.
January 10 at 7:42 am
Berbilly Gilmore says:
*9 games before his rest.
January 10 at 7:48 am
Never Ever Bench Michu !! says:
a hope Ur right ! cheers
January 10 at 7:38 am
ATHLETICO TIMBO. Top 10,000 any season 2nd Wildcard league 16771-553963 says:
I think fpl towers are messing with the transfers again. It’s not possible for it to be this slow especially the first week of the wc!
January 10 at 7:42 am
Ryan says:
They always do that when there is a long break between games. Remember the same thing happens during international breaks.
January 10 at 7:40 am
Acquafresca says:
Alright, think I may have it (or drawing near):
Bego, Bunn
Luiz, Gibbs, Demel, Davies, Martin
Mata, Bale, Walcott, Michu, Puncheon
RVP, Ba, Lambert
0 banked.
Opinions??
January 10 at 7:43 am
ATHLETICO TIMBO. Top 10,000 any season 2nd Wildcard league 16771-553963 says:
Looks good. I think that’s the best you can do with your team value.
January 10 at 7:44 am
Acquafresca says:
Points over TV anyday Mr. 100k rank
January 10 at 7:52 am
ATHLETICO TIMBO. Top 10,000 any season 2nd Wildcard league 16771-553963 says:
Ill be overtaking you soon don’t worry. I wasn’t having a go by the way.
January 10 at 8:06 am
Never Ever Bench Michu !! says:
are you planning fellaini for puncheon if you downgrade Lambert
January 10 at 8:09 am
Never Ever Bench Michu !! says:
my team is exactly the same apart from Martin I have Shaw
am planning on bringing in fellaini for puncheon and maybe C.Cole for Lambert
then I will play 3-5-2
January 10 at 7:40 am
Santiagounreal says:
If you’d told me Ba would be involved in a DGW this season and I’d be contemplating NOT giving him the armband…I would have laughed my head off.
Seen a lot of temptation towards Ba (c) but I just don’t know if I can do it. Whatever way you look at it…Torres is going to steal game time off of him. Or am I just being a coward?
January 10 at 7:41 am
Beach Boy Bob says:
Found your cat yet?
January 10 at 7:43 am
Santiagounreal says:
Nope, he’s still missing
January 10 at 7:43 am
JUNITED says:
Did You watch Torres vs Swansea?
January 10 at 7:47 am
Thierry Turkey says:
Your a coward, yellow bellied. Pussy whipped. etc etc.
January 10 at 7:47 am
roganyosh says:
i am captaining luiz. think chelsea will get two cleansheets, hes a goal threat and due. Also if either game is tight he may get the bonus as he gets more of the ball than anyone. Was superb last night,
If you have Ba in then you are covered to some degree if he goes ballistic but very unlikely to play 180 mins. Luiz could go ballistic by scoring one and getting two cleanies which equates to 4.5 ba goals. think the former is more likely
January 10 at 8:06 am
roganyosh says:
just did a few calcs and its actually a bit of a margin betting wise
22/1 shot for ba to get two or more goals in each of the games
13/1 two clean sheets and a luiz goal in either game
how you like those apples??
January 10 at 8:07 am
roganyosh says:
im aware there are a lot of different permutations to consider but i havent got all day!
January 10 at 8:08 am
roganyosh says:
do you have luiz by the way?? else this was pointless for you
January 10 at 8:13 am
Santiagounreal says:
Yeah I’ve got Luiz, sorry I only saw your comments now. Interesting analysis of it all. Luiz is definitely captain material considering the high possibility of a double CS and a goal. It’s just whether you have the guts to do it. Ba could be explosive but I’m not sure I will gamble on Ba(c)
January 10 at 7:41 am
Beach Boy Bob says:
RMWCT
Begovic, Jussi
Gibbs, Luiz, Wilson (?), Cuellar (?), Davies
Walcot, Bale, Mata, Michu, Puncheon
RVP, Ba, Lambert
0.2m in bank!!!
January 10 at 7:51 am
roganyosh says:
lovely team. you dont need wilson for a few weeks??? is there always an option with the others?