The Watchlist – Wildcard Forwards
Filed under: The Watchlist - Posted by: Paul
Having analysed the Goalkeepers, Defenders and Midfielders, we roll out the final piece in our series of Wildcard articles by focusing on the forwards. Factoring in the upcoming double Gameweeks, we look at short-term and long haul options across the price ranges, from cut-price alternatives all the way up to the premium protagonists on offer…
Robin Van Persie
Slotting in seamlessly to life at United, the Dutchman has continued the sensational displays that kept him head and shoulders above any other Fantasy asset last time round. While many other Fantasy prospects are capable of frustrating in any given Gameweek, Van Persie has scored or assisted in 16 of his 18 starts – highlighting the security and armband consistency that comes with his acquisition. With goals in seven of his last eight, his thirst for Fantasy points is as relentless as ever and while a 14.1 price tag is steeper than any other player by some distance, his performances so far have shown just why.
Luis Suarez
Second only to Van Persie in the FPL standings, the Liverpool forward has finally translated his Opta statistics into Fantasy returns this season. Fifteen goals and five assists over 20 appearances, in addition to 19 bonus points, has earned Suarez 127 points already – just nine less than his tally for the previous campaign. He does have a tendency to frustrate, however; with nine of those strikes arriving over four matches, Suarez has drawn blanks in eight of his 20 appearances, with a goal or assist in just six of his 11 matches at Anfield demonstrating the armband risk in comparison to Van Persie. The arrival Daniel Sturridge is expected to see a change in role for Suarez, with the Uruguayan moving either to the flank or “the hole” in order to accommodate the new boy – his talents should prosper regardless, however, and at 10.4 he’s proven superb value thus far. Suarez has a tricky upcoming run of fixtures on the horizon, with trips to United, Arsenal and City in the next four, but his sensational festive form is unlikely to deter investors – he averaged over 10 points per game across Liverpool’s last four matches. The Reds’ schedule picks up significantly from Gameweek 26 onwards, for those who are reluctant to jump on board with the Wildcard but perhaps plan for acquisition later.
Demba Ba
The former Newcastle man has proven the most popular Fantasy target since the end of Gameweek 21, with a massive 170,000+ snapping up Ba ahead of Chelsea’s double with Stoke and Southampton. While Rafa Benitez’s rotational whims could very well scupper our best laid plans, Fantasy managers will be hoping that a brief 10 minute sub appearance against Swansea in Wednesday’s Capital One Cup defeat is an indication of Benitez’s intention to start Ba against Stoke on Saturday. In spite of his limited game time in the 2-0 loss, Ba showed more hunger and threat than Fernando Torres mustered in the previous 80 minutes and while the Spaniard is surely set to cut into Ba’s minutes over the double, Benitez can surely ill-afford to omit a forward on the top of his game right now, following back-to-back home defeats in all competitions. After the double, the Blues have four home games (ARS, WIG, WBA, WHM) and trips to Reading and Fulham in the following eight Gameweeks – it may well be that Benitez’s rotation will have dented his prospects by then but heading into this weekend’s deadline without the 8.7 priced forward is a potentially dangerous tactic.
Rickie Lambert
The best value forward in the FPL game so far, Lambert has made a mockery of his initial 6.0 price tag and despite sitting sixth in the forward standings, has risen just 0.3 in price this term. A double Gameweek 22 sees Southampton travel to Villa and Chelsea and with goals in three of his last four on the road, Lambert has been in fine away form. With a home clash against Everton and a trip to Wigan in his next four, Lambert looks a strong short-term option – given his consistency, though, he could be worth holding onto beyond this spell, with goals against City and United earlier in the season highlighting his potential to produce.
Lukas Podolski
Two sets of double figure returns in his last four is indicative of the German international’s recent form ahead of Arsenal’s double Gameweek 23. Podolski has flown under Fantasy radars, with Theo Walcott and Santi Cazorla shaping up as the main protagonists for the Gunners’ games against Chelsea and West Ham next week but his recent exploits suggest he may deserve our attentions. With five home fixtures in the next six Gameweeks (MCI, che & WHM,LIV, STO, sun, AVL) he looks a decent mid-price shout at just 8.2.
Papiss Cisse
The departure of Demba Ba to Chelsea is set to boost his compatriot’s potential over the remainder of the season as Alan Pardew looks to last winter’s signing to fire Newcastle up the table. Cisse has suffered from a change in role this term – Pardew’s decision to field Ba in a central role, either in a 4-3-3 or 4-4-2 has proved hugely detrimental to his prospects, with the former Freiburg man shuffled out to the flank when the Magpies manager opted for a lone striker system. Clearly, the central role in a 4-3-3 suits Cisse –13 goals in 14 appearances in the latter part of last season attests to his abilities and with Pardew looking to return to this system, the 8.8 priced forward is back on Fantasy radars ahead of a run of fixtures that sees him square up to Norwich, Reading, Villa and Southampton in the next six Gameweeks.
Jermain Defoe
Having started all but one of his side’s league matches this term, the 8.5 priced forward has been an integral part of his side’s march into third place in the league and with 97 points accrued, he sits in fifth spot in the forward standings, with 10 goals and four assists to his name thus far. A cheaper, if somewhat less explosive Tottenham option than Gareth Bale, Defoe won’t be deterred by four away trips in the next six (qpr, nor, wba, whm) – Spurs are the second top scoring away side have racked up 22 goals in their travels so far.
Edin Dzeko
Three goals in his last couple of starts bring the Bosnian into the reckoning as a decent short-term punt. While Sergio Aguero’s “should” return next weekend from a hamstring problem, according to Roberto Mancini, Dzeko could well retain his starting berth ahead of Carlos Tevez, given his recent form. With games against Fulham, QPR and Southampton in the next five, the 7.4 priced Dzeko could well offer an in-form mid-price route into the champions’ frontline over the next few Gameweeks, though his manager’s penchant for rotation up top means his acquisition doesn’t come without risk.
Steven Fletcher
Currently the seventh top scoring forward in the FPL game with 94 points, Fletcher remains something of a differential, with just 5% ownership. The 7.0 priced forward is set for an enticing run of fixtures which hands him five home games (WHM, SWA, ARS, FUL, NOR) in addition to trips to Reading, Wigan and QPR in the next nine – affording him plenty opportunity to add to his current haul of eight goals and three assists. Bonus point potential also plays a significant part in Fletcher’s prospects – so far, only Van Persie’s tally of 25 is superior to Fletcher’s 20; the Black Cats have never lost a league game when Fletcher has netted, a sign of his importance to their attacking cause.
Dimitar Berbatov/ Bryan Ruiz
Bryan Ruiz’s recent return from injury has made an instant impact on the Bulgarian’s Fantasy prospects. Shifted into the more advanced forward slot, with the Costa Ruiz tucking in behind, Berbatov has produced a goal or assist in each of his last three, having previously gone seven Gameweeks without a goal or assist as a result of a more withdrawn role. Up next, he has three favourable home games in the next six (WIG, WHM, STO) to help Martin Jol’s side climb the table after a recent run of poor results – averaging 5.1 points per game so far, in spite of the aforementioned drought, Berbatov’s 7.1 price tag looks enticing, while Ruiz also offers potential. Coming in at a mere 5.4, he will appeal to those looking at a 3-5-2 formation going forward – Ruiz has scored or assisted in eight of his 12 appearances and has averaged 4.8 ppg, suggesting he’s more than just a squad filler.
Christian Benteke
The one real positive of a hugely underwhelming season for Villa so far, the Belgian could be the difference between top-flight survival and a drop to the Championship. Since Benteke made his debut in Gameweek 4, Villa have scored 15 goals – the 6.7 priced forward has played a part in 10 of those strikes, with six goals and four assists helping him accumulate 10 FPL bonus points. With three home games in the next five (SOT, NEW, WHM) in addition to a trip to neighbours West Brom, Benteke looks a decent short-term acquisition in the mid-price bracket, with an ownership of 3.4% highlighting his differential appeal.
Kenwyne Jones
A price of just 5.0 could well appeal to those eyeing up a cut-price forward to free up budget for five premium midfielders. Since establishing a regular role in the Stoke first XI in Gameweek 14, Jones has scored or assisted in all four of his home appearances, racking up 31 points at the Britannia – on the road, he has failed to deliver, making his easy to bench when the Potters are on their travels. With four favourable home fixtures in the next nine (WIG, RDG, WHM, WBA), the Trinidadian could be a real differential prospect, with an ownership of less than 1%.
Pavel Pogrebnyak
The Reading forward is another who has found his way into some Wildcard teams on site due to the recent trend for a 3-5-2 alternative. Pogrebnyak seems to have cemented his place in the Royals’ first XI once again and has started the last five, finding the net in each of his previous two Gameweeks. Priced at a mere 4.3 in FPL, he frees up plenty budget to be spent elsewhere, and with four favourable home games in the next eight (WBA, SUN, WIG, AVL), Pogrebnyak looks a viable pick if he continues his recent form and maintains his starts.
Angelo Henriquez
Wigan’s loan signing from United is perhaps more of a punt, though is another who may appeal to those eyeing up a 3-5-2. Henriquez is likely to be afforded game time in light of Arouna Kone’s African Cup of Nations departure and coming in at just 4.5 in FPL, could be an intriguing cut-price alternative, with home clashes against Sunderland and Stoke and trips to Fulham and Reading in the next six Gameweeks.
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January 11 at 2:17 pm
Hazard Warning says:
What time are the scouts picks usually up?
January 11 at 2:18 pm
fuml_akimbo says:
7.00 – 7.30pm roughly.
January 11 at 2:18 pm
Hazard Warning says:
Cheers goat
January 11 at 2:24 pm
fuml_akimbo says:
You’re welcome, default grav person.
January 11 at 2:30 pm
Santiagounreal says:
January 11 at 2:17 pm
JKisthe1 - A Founder of Berbism says:
@Demi
I owe you an apology. I was so sure Snodgrass was going up last night, but it appears he didn’t.
But on the plus side, he is definitely going up tonight. he’s past the target NTI
January 11 at 2:20 pm
La Roja says:
What’s with all apologies tonight?
January 11 at 2:20 pm
La Roja says:
*Tonighy in Dubai obviously
January 11 at 2:22 pm
JELLYFISH says:
Love is all around on FFS today
(cue RonH post to shake things up a bit!)
January 11 at 2:18 pm
The Viper says:
How does this WC team look? The same as most?..
Jaask Fed
Zabaleta Gibbs Demel Wilson Davies
Bale Mata Walcott MIchu Fellaini
Suarez Pog RVP
Could go Ba instead of Suarez & Baines instead of Zab/Gibbs
January 11 at 2:20 pm
Something Clever says:
Yeah, pretty template really, which doesn’t make it poor by any means. Riuz at home to Wigan might be worth a shout
January 11 at 2:20 pm
dileno says:
I’d wait with Wilson ’til he’s actually back.
Maybe Anichebe instead of Pog.
Quite template but good team!
January 11 at 2:21 pm
The Viper says:
I’ll be wildcarding after the Arsenal dgwk btw..
Thanks for the replies!
January 11 at 2:24 pm
JELLYFISH says:
Very similar to what I’ve got planned. Only difference is Pog>Ruiz and Zaba>Baines (and my keepers Begovic/Rudd)
January 11 at 2:19 pm
JKisthe1 - A Founder of Berbism says:
so Luiz has shaved his hair off?
I just hope he’s not like Sampson
January 11 at 2:20 pm
Sporting ABG says:
George Sampson?
January 11 at 2:23 pm
Psychobingo says:
Simpson Sampson?
January 11 at 2:27 pm
JKisthe1 - A Founder of Berbism says:
did I say Sampson???
I meant SAMSON
January 11 at 2:29 pm
Sporting ABG says:
i’m Delilah’d for you.
January 11 at 2:30 pm
Berbilly Gilmore says:
January 11 at 2:31 pm
JKisthe1 - A Founder of Berbism says:
I have no words to express how funny that was
Genius sir, well played
January 11 at 2:29 pm
fuml_akimbo says:
I hope Luiz retains his ability to wrestle lions and destroy armies with his new barnet.
January 11 at 2:19 pm
BOOM SHAKALAKA says:
Have I got my defence sorted for this week?
Gibbs Clyne Bassong (Cameron Davies)
January 11 at 2:24 pm
jayzico says:
foshure
January 11 at 2:27 pm
BOOM SHAKALAKA says:
cheerios
January 11 at 2:19 pm
DAV087 says:
Play Nolan or Walcott?
January 11 at 2:21 pm
La Roja says:
Theo
January 11 at 2:21 pm
Rate My Username (RMU) says:
Walcott definitely.
January 11 at 2:25 pm
jayzico says:
Yeah Theo. I’m between him and michu. ouch
January 11 at 2:19 pm
Giggs Boson says:
Ok guys, we have a decision to make. Do we want the buck-toothed racist out of the league?
http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/20977131
We have the power.
January 11 at 2:20 pm
Somebody's gonna get Litt Up! says:
No.
January 11 at 2:21 pm
Giggs Boson says:
I don’t either if i’m honest, quality player.
January 11 at 2:21 pm
Something Clever says:
I’d be sad to see the back of Suarez. Brilliant player, and i agree with most of the article about him being victimized.
January 11 at 2:25 pm
Scroobius Mac says:
Yes.
January 11 at 2:19 pm
Binij says:
anyone think Silva + Snodgrass instead of Walcott + Fellaini for the midfield 5 is a decent differential shout?
January 11 at 2:20 pm
dileno says:
No. Silva only gives you 1-2 assist a game. Walcott+Fellaini MUCH BETTER pick.
January 11 at 2:23 pm
Something Clever says:
Definitely is yes. Take a risk, man.
January 11 at 2:27 pm
ILOVEBAPS says:
I’d prefer Gerrard over Silva.
January 11 at 2:19 pm
Berbilly Gilmore says:
How long does everyone think this “Power 5″ tactic will last?
January 11 at 2:20 pm
Sporting ABG says:
2 weeks.
January 11 at 2:20 pm
Giggs Boson says:
2 weeks max.
January 11 at 2:21 pm
Fratboy says:
A couple weeks, can’t wait to downgrade one to Nani. You heard it here first.
January 11 at 2:22 pm
Berbilly Gilmore says:
I think you’ll find JK mentioned it first…he’s looking like my 1 week punt in GW24 before I WC
January 11 at 2:24 pm
Berbilly Gilmore says:
Nani that is, not JK
January 11 at 2:25 pm
JKisthe1 - A Founder of Berbism says:
don’t punt on me, I’ll only let you down
January 11 at 2:24 pm
JKisthe1 - A Founder of Berbism says:
wow, you mean I’m actually getting credit for a bandwagon
He’s right though, go back about pages
you heard it HERE first
*points to self*
January 11 at 2:26 pm
Berbilly Gilmore says:
You did say it a good week or 2 ago.
January 11 at 2:27 pm
JKisthe1 - A Founder of Berbism says:
I did indeed, but most people forget these things.
January 11 at 2:22 pm
Mulder says:
Where has Nani been all this time? Injured ? or out of favour
January 11 at 2:23 pm
Berbilly Gilmore says:
Injured. Back in the squad for Liverpool.
January 11 at 2:24 pm
Fratboy says:
Fair to say a little out of favour too as he’s been terrible for the best part of a year.
January 11 at 2:25 pm
JKisthe1 - A Founder of Berbism says:
and Valencia has been good?
January 11 at 2:24 pm
Sporting ABG says:
he’s in the LIV squad?
January 11 at 2:26 pm
Berbilly Gilmore says:
January 11 at 2:22 pm
roscola says:
Until Bale and/or Fellaini are sold
January 11 at 2:22 pm
Somebody's gonna get Litt Up! says:
I’d say it’s good for 3-4 weeks. I don’t understand why people who are against it seem to think that those of us who are going 3-5-2 are sticking with it long term, it’s just the best way to go for now.
January 11 at 2:22 pm
Pasqualinho says:
It’s a great idea in a game where there’s limited transfers, but in one where transfer activity is volatile like FPL then it becomes a bit restrictive. May be good for later in the season but I’m not keen when it’s DGW season.
January 11 at 2:23 pm
Berbilly Gilmore says:
fwiw I think 3-4 weeks.
January 11 at 2:20 pm
Jebraca says:
Merte to Azpilicueta for -4, worth it?
January 11 at 2:26 pm
Jonny says:
Merte may well play 2 games next week, Azpi may yet only play 1 this week. Definitely not worth a hit, in my opinion.
January 11 at 2:20 pm
unoaime says:
Enrique > Luiz for a 4 point hit?
January 11 at 2:22 pm
LordCisse says:
Definitely, Enrique injured and Luiz has DGW so highly likely to get the 4 points back quickly.
January 11 at 2:22 pm
The Viper says:
Yes.
January 11 at 2:23 pm
jayzico says:
Hell yeah. But Ivan if you can afford… more likely ivan will score than luiz
January 11 at 2:26 pm
LordCisse says:
Disagree, he’s playing CB now so not as many forward runs and Luiz has free kicks and penalties (if Lampard isn’t playing). Ivan can be lethal from corners like.
January 11 at 2:31 pm
jayzico says:
If JT is back Ivan is more of a threat than Luiz. Fact
January 11 at 2:40 pm
LordCisse says:
Yeah if he’s playing at RB
January 11 at 2:21 pm
LordCisse says:
I want to get a SOU player in for the DGW but can’t decide between Lambert and Puncheon (already have Luiz for Chelsea). Any suggestions? My midfield and forwards look like this:
Michu Snodgrass Silva Walcott Kacanikilic
RVP Defoe Benteke
0.7 in bank so can afford either. Any suggestions?
January 11 at 2:21 pm
AriseSirGiggsy says:
What does everyone think of Hangeland? WIG, mcy, WHM, MUN…….
has he lost the goal threat or due a goal?
January 11 at 2:24 pm
Your Mums Athletic says:
i predict he will score 1 goal this season, when is a different matter
January 11 at 2:22 pm
dileno says:
This is what a power 5 might look like, when played earlier in the season. Satisfying! http://fantasy.premierleague.c.....istory/12/
January 11 at 2:23 pm
JKisthe1 - A Founder of Berbism says:
That team is missing three things
1) R
2) V
3) P
January 11 at 2:25 pm
dileno says:
LOL
January 11 at 2:25 pm
Berbilly Gilmore says:
That rank and those points are freaky
January 11 at 2:29 pm
King Nil Miss ✩ says:
Indeed
January 11 at 2:22 pm
Your Mums Athletic says:
For a cheap 5th midfielder as bench fodder, for 4.4m or under, you rather guthrie or marveuax for an extra 0.2m….. obvious answer i feel but you never know…….
January 11 at 2:25 pm
dileno says:
Marv until he’s back on the bench.
January 11 at 2:27 pm
pompeyfan says:
If you won’t play him, Guthrie, this season’s Ferguson!
January 11 at 2:32 pm
jackx13 says:
Kaca is 4.4
January 11 at 2:22 pm
Feed tha Sheep says:
Nasty to Azpilicueta for a hit??
January 11 at 2:25 pm
Feed tha Sheep says:
Anyone?
January 11 at 2:27 pm
drunken_mess says:
could pay off, bit of a risk if he doesnt play the 2 games
January 11 at 2:22 pm
jayzico says:
NEVER BENCH MICHU. Yet I feel I have to. YET AGAIN? Arghhh
Bego (Rudd)
Gibbs Zaba Luiz (Mariappa Demel)
Mata Bale Walcott Fella (MICHU)
RVP BA(c) Lambert
What would you guru’s advise???
January 11 at 2:23 pm
Krul Intentions says:
Bale, Michu, Fellaini… I can only have two of the three but can’t make up my mind. Anyone have opinions on who to take?
January 11 at 2:26 pm
jayzico says:
I’d go Bale and Michu. Tough tho
January 11 at 2:26 pm
drunken_mess says:
gone with bale and michu. Baines for everton cover
January 11 at 2:26 pm
RD84 says:
Bale and Michu, but it’s tough…
January 11 at 2:27 pm
La Roja says:
michu fellaini for now
2 weeks later put bale in
January 11 at 2:36 pm
Krul Intentions says:
Thanks all!
January 11 at 2:24 pm
Sporting ABG says:
Dear FFS Forum,
I’m sorry for being a sarcastic, obnoxious, unknowledgeable, shallow, self-centred, mean old idiot.
Please forgive me.
Or not. Your choice. Whatever, On second thoughts. Screw you guys.
January 11 at 2:27 pm
Giggs Boson says:
http://25.media.tumblr.com/tum.....o1_500.gif
I’m sorry for that. Please forgive me
January 11 at 2:30 pm
Sporting ABG says:
http://www.reactiongifs.com/wp.....et-out.gif
January 11 at 2:27 pm
La Roja says:
January 11 at 2:28 pm
Berbilly Gilmore says:
Apology acce…wait what, screw you…
January 11 at 2:31 pm
Pasqualinho says:
I don’t think you’re mean.
January 11 at 2:32 pm
ATHLETICO TIMBO. Top 10,000 any season 2nd Wildcard league 16771-553963 says:
I’ll forgive you. For what it’s worth. Your choice! I’m not arsed either way.
January 11 at 2:24 pm
Jonny says:
Right. What do you make of this shower?
Federici (Begovic)
Luiz R. Martin Kilgallon (Debuchy Demel)
Mata Bale Michu Puncheon (Walcott)
RVP Ba Berbatov
Having a mild nervous breakdown, so any opinions gratefully received.
January 11 at 2:26 pm
Rate My Username (RMU) says:
Are u on a wildcard???
January 11 at 2:28 pm
Jonny says:
I am indeed.
January 11 at 2:30 pm
Rate My Username (RMU) says:
Very similair to mine but I’m keeping Suarez. Don’t like kilgallon,debuchy or Martin though.
January 11 at 2:25 pm
Psychobingo says:
Mata/McAuley/Clark or Snodgrass/Luiz/Cahill (-4) ?
January 11 at 2:27 pm
Psychobingo says:
I have Ba as Chelsea attacking cover as well
January 11 at 2:35 pm
jackx13 says:
First option
January 11 at 2:25 pm
Uber Mo says:
How am I looking?
Next week Mata – Walcott and Ba to Podolski.
Begovic
Luiz Baines Clyne
Mata Michu Fellaini Bale
Ba Lambert
(Bunn Santi Harte Rangel)
On a wc so I’m hitting both dgws hard.
January 11 at 2:26 pm
Uber Mo says:
*forwards for this gw are Ba Lambert Berbatov
January 11 at 2:25 pm
Conrad. - Michu @ Santi's Sleigh! says:
start Evra, Nasta, or Sagna this weekend?
January 11 at 2:26 pm
Something Clever says:
Any predictions for the City Arsenal game?
January 11 at 2:27 pm
jayzico says:
2 each
January 11 at 2:28 pm
Something Clever says:
As an Arsenal fan, i have a very bad feeling about Tevez this week.
January 11 at 2:32 pm
jayzico says:
Did we not star in the same team in the 82 world cup together?
January 11 at 2:27 pm
Mulder says:
0-0
January 11 at 2:28 pm
Giggs Boson says:
Arsenal 3 – 1 City
January 11 at 2:29 pm
drunken_mess says:
Walcott x2
January 11 at 2:31 pm
Sporting ABG says:
did Tevez score?
January 11 at 2:32 pm
Giggs Boson says:
No. Kompany did.
January 11 at 2:31 pm
Santi "Arsenal" Cazorla says:
aesenal win city
January 11 at 2:31 pm
JELLYFISH says:
i’ve got a feeling the ‘arris might win this one 2-1
January 11 at 2:33 pm
ILOVEBAPS says:
It’ll be boring.
January 11 at 2:27 pm
bring on Real Madrid ! says:
tevez and shorey out for lambert and luiz
worth it ? ?
January 11 at 2:28 pm
drunken_mess says:
ye
January 11 at 2:31 pm
Sporting ABG says:
n
January 11 at 2:28 pm
ch4rli3 says:
Out of this midfield, who would you bench?
Mata – Silva – Gerrard – Michu – Walcott
January 11 at 2:28 pm
drunken_mess says:
silva or gerrard, flip a coin
January 11 at 2:28 pm
Uber Mo says:
Walcott
January 11 at 2:28 pm
Cannon says:
SIlva
January 11 at 2:29 pm
rdpx says:
SIlva
January 11 at 2:31 pm
Psychobingo says:
Never bench Gerrard against United. Usually produces. Silva would be my preferred choice.
January 11 at 2:34 pm
Silly Sausage says:
So difficult as top players can surprise and come good in games against top teams. What’s your front line looking like?
January 11 at 2:34 pm
jayzico says:
+1 true about gerrard. bench silva
January 11 at 2:32 pm
JELLYFISH says:
Lol – those pondering going with the power 5 take note!
January 11 at 2:28 pm
Cannon says:
I’m off folks. See you in the DZ.
Good luck for the GW ahead to you all.
January 11 at 2:28 pm
rdpx says:
So here is a scenario:
BA, Mata, Lambert double hattricks, Michu RVP hattricks etc etc you get the picture.
Initial JOY at seeing your WC team pick up 145+ points.
Slowly turning to disbelief as you see you are only in GWRank 595,643
It looks like the real differentials this week may turn out to be the cheap defenders.
January 11 at 2:38 pm
rdpx says:
This will happen to you, and you will say “if only I had responded to that post by brilliant man on FFS that predicted this, maybe it would not have happened. woe is me oh woe is me”
January 11 at 2:29 pm
Arunesh says:
Guys.. I activated my wildcard and I am thinking of going with this. I got pretty decent coverage for the 2 DGWs. What you think?
Bego, Turnbull
Davis, Gibbs, Wilkinson, Demel, Evans
Fellaini, Michu, Puncheon, Mata, Walcott
Ba, Suarez, RVP
January 11 at 2:30 pm
rdpx says:
It’s inspired.
January 11 at 2:31 pm
Arunesh says:
haha.. I can’t think of anything better considering the upcoming fixtures. I am tempted to go with Berba but then leaving out Ba could be a killer
January 11 at 2:38 pm
rdpx says:
I don’t blame you. Mine is very, very similar.
January 11 at 2:31 pm
ahmed_7 says:
good to go dude
but you have to think abt bale at 1 moment (Y)
January 11 at 2:33 pm
Arunesh says:
Ye I want to get Bale in and the only way I can do that is by either taking Mata out or by downgrading Gibbs to Sagna and Ba to Berba and then replace one of Michu or Fellaini. Thoughts?
January 11 at 2:41 pm
ahmed_7 says:
i think your team is good to go for the nxt couple of weeks .. then start thinking abt bale but dun try to take mata out or you’ll get upset he and van persie are always delivering the good for us
January 11 at 2:35 pm
The Mata is CR7 is Hazardous to Messi says:
I would go for Luiz and a cheap defender over Turnbull and Gibbs and change Luiz to Gibbs next GW…
Cech is in training and might play one of the games this DGW and Turnbull may give you only 2 points… While Luiz can give more…
January 11 at 2:48 pm
Arunesh says:
Thanks guys.. trying to see if I can get Luiz in
January 11 at 2:29 pm
ahmed_7 says:
i dunno how to bench out of ma midf !!
mata (dgw) puncheon(dgw) bale (qpr) michu (everton) walcott (mancity) ??
who to drop ?
January 11 at 2:35 pm
Feed the Yak and he will score says:
coin toss between Walcott and Michu