West Brom’s Romelu Lukaku heads up our ICT Index rankings after a weekend of football, with Wigan’s Franco Di Santo an unlikely name to keep Robin Van Persie company in our top three. Our members can investigate these standings in full, digesting all the data from the weekend’s action. Big Numbers makes a return to pick out our take on the key statistics on show, together with an array of trends that have emerged over the past four Gameweeks…
Current team:
Jussi (Bego)
Luiz, Demel, Gibbs (Rafael, Bassong)
Mata, Walcott (c), Noble, Michu (Punch)
Ba, Lambert, V. Persie.
A) Noble —-> Nolan
B) Noble —-> Cole
C) Noble —-> Santi and Lambert —-> Pog (-4 pt)
D) Noble —-> Nolan/Cole and Mata —-> Santi (-4 pt)
E) Noble --> Santi and Rafael --> Harte (-4 pt)
F) Noble --> Santi and Ba --> Lukaku (-4 pt)
G) Other
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Cross D out immediately..........I would just do B.
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WC team looks ok?
Bego, Dunn
Rafael, Gibbs, Demel (Martin,
Walcott, Michu, Fellaini, Bale, Mata
RvP, Podolski (Ruiz)
Thinking to go Pod to Sturrige after the DGW ifit's more clear that he's nailed on/in form by then.Open Controls
yeah, looks good
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Something to give you guys a giggle, it's an oldie but still funny as!
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Took Suarez out this week for Ba because of the double gameweek. Don't fancy Ba otherwise until we know what Benitez is going to do with him. Think Podolski's a decent shout for the next double gameweek? That would give me Demel, Gibbs, Walcott and Podolski. Then I can figure out what to do with that striker spot long term.
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To be honest I don't like him as an option but DGW's give anyone potential. Subbed at 50 odd minutes the last 2 games too, and we never seem to win without Arteta.
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There has to be something in his contract that he's being taken off around that time every game...I don't get Arsenal sometimes...why is there no new tactics? Why not keep Pod on longer and see what he can do? If I was a fan and a player that good was taken off repeatedly I'd be raging. You paid money for him so get the most out of him!
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Walcott playing mid again with Arteta out, and Giroud will start up front?
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I'm thinking Giroud will start at least one game up front. Thats why I'm rolling with him for a punt
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The BAPS given in the MU game are ridiculous.
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Podolski removed pre 60 again 🙁 .. not sure whether to go for him/Giroud in for Ba or Gibbs in for Azpi.. WC the week after
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It's a tough one. Before Saturday I was all set up to go Mata to Santi to give me 3 Ars for the DGW, but Mata/Ba scores made me think Ba to Pod would be a better move, but Pod looking at risk of getting 60 mins. So Sturridge came into the equation because of his goal and his next fixture - but I don't really like the idea because a) I don't really rate him - b) short-term fixtures after Norwich aren't great and c) he doesn't have a DGW. So back to the drawing board - I've got all week...
Open Controls🙂 .. i've already got Cazorla Walcott and Demel so in the mood for a punt as i'm WCing next week anyway.. Gibbs seems too safe and borin.. Depending on Fridays Presser Giroud might come into my team
Open ControlsSame risk as Pod, though - will he get 60+ in either or both matches?
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No-one has mentioned it yet but it's coming...
A Suarez rest with Sturridge up top flanked by Borini and Downing
Don't say I didn't warn you 🙂Open Controls
Maybe v Norwich 😆
Open ControlsNo chance (non Suarez owner).....good wind up though 😉
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3 more yellows and it'll be sturridge time for sure...
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luiz and lambert out for nasty and sturridge .??? thoughts
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Maybe it's time to invest in ManU and Citeh defenders for the run in?
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After the Arse DGW I'll be getting Rafael back for Gibbs I think.
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Siteh sure, but United rotation worries me and Vidic ferdinand rotation could still create some unstability at the back.
Open ControlsFergie recently said that Evans needs as many games as possible to help his development and raved about how highly he rates him. Also said it's likely to be Ferdinand and Vidic being rotated as he thinks neither can play 2 games in a row
Open ControlsMaybe, was injured yesterday I believe
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Ferguson said: "We are rotating at the moment with Rio and Vidic. The return of Smalling and Jones is definitely a help because we can then alternate Vidic and Ferdinand.
"Jonny Evans has been absolutely magnificent and he's progressed by playing regularly. With Smalling and Jones, their careers at United have been interrupted by injury, and you hope long-term things will settle down for them and they'll be OK.
Read more at http://soccernet.espn.go.com/news/story/_/id/1294538/alex-ferguson-to-switch-between-rio-ferdinand-a#SURk8stDP5x6g0Vd.99Open Controlsyeah I have read that, nowhere does it say that Evans needs more games to develop. I think he will rotate some games as well. Equally nailed on with Rafa probably.
Open ControlsI know it doesn't say it there. But he did say that in the full conference. Listened to it on the radio, unnfortunately I can't find a written quote to back it up
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Could you link that for me? If we are talking about the same article than I saw nowhere that Evans will need games to develop.
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Not convinced by Man Utd defence
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who will win h2h ?
him: Hazard (C) and Ba
me: Mata (C), Luiz, Clyne
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Guys what do you think? Should I trade Berba for Fletcher or Lukaku for a 4ph. Already swapped Bale to Walcott.
Current lineup:
Bego/Jaask
Rafael/Harte/Davies/Zabaleta/Demel
Walcott/Mata/Kaca/Michu/Fellaini
Berba/Ba/RVP
I can do Berba -> Sturridge as well but won't be able to bring back Bale next GW for visit at Norwich.
Any ideas?Open ControlsAnyone still in the cup?
Open ControlsYep - looks like I'll win this GW too
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I'm 3 points behind with Ba(c) , Luiz, Mata, Puncheon to come, my opponent has Ba and Mata.
I quit if I don't win that.Open Controls
assuming puncheon 2, possible if Ba scores 1 - whats are the rules for a draw?
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Just been looking thorugh the news pages and found this from the post match interview for Brendan Rodgers
Brendan Rodgers confessed it will be difficult to field Luis Suarez, Daniel Sturridge and Fabio Borini in the same team, but their versatility will make his cause easier.
“What we've got in those players is that they're all flexible. Fabio can play through the middle or off the side. We've seen Suarez playing central all season, but he's played off the side during his career, and likewise Daniel,” Brendan Rodgers added.
“It's about getting good players onto the field who can fit into the model and the structure. The shape of the team you shouldn't see so much when you've got the ball - it's more when you haven't got it.”Open Controls
That last paragraph is interesting. Just shows how modern football is now. Laying siege to the opposition goal box when you have the ball with fullbacks assisting on the flanks. The 433 formation is really just for defense.
Open ControlsExactly, I'm expecting all 3 towards the middle when attacking with the full backs pushing up
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Fellaini (C) v Southampton me thinks.
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must be a captain from DGW, or Suarez, or City player vs FULHAM
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76 points with mata (c) luiz ba lambert and maybe shaw to play ! hoping to pass 90 points hopefully
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chance of hitting the 100 mark? http://fantasy.premierleague.com/entry/28014/event-history/22/
that's my highest score this seasonOpen Controls
66%
Open Controlsall depends on mata and how much gametime he gets
Open ControlsHope so but would require Ba goals with Mata assists......good luck
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Had a terrible week of TFF. Gap at top has been reduced considerably. 12/30 season transfers left. Thoughts?
Begovic
Luiz Ivanovic Mertesacker
Michu Cazorla Fellaini Bale
RVP Ba SuarezOpen Controls
Just checked my team
overall ranking # 90
Not rubbing it in but FOOOOKIN GEET IN!!Open ControlsGet in my leagues. 😉
Open Controlsand a really good team.u got there too ! bet ur glad u went for azpli instead of luiz lol
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Anyone fancying Giroud for the DGW?
Seems dangerous when he comes on lately.Open ControlsDangerous to himself! 😉
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Lukaku leads the ICT system .. scored two goals.. was the man for almost 80 minutes. Still no bonus for him. THis is why I hate this PPI Index.
Reading was really poor most of the time. Still, all bonus went to them.Open ControlsWhat are the chances of Fellain and/or Michu being sold by the end of the month? And if they do go would it be a good thing or a bad thing? Would you be prepared for it?
Open ControlsMichu = no chance whatsoever
Fellaini = little chance imoOpen ControlsPrepared? It's a transfer out then finished.
Open Controls"Michu likes it here. He's happy where he is, so I'm really not afraid because I'm so sure he will stay with us for the next five or six months."
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Before using my WC, I wanna use my FT for this weekend for a West Ham player. Can't buy a midfielder: defense or forward: Who do you recommend?
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Just saw lakaku 2nd goal. Wow, he has serious power. World class finish after the 2 off the woodwork.
Open ControlsThe second coming of the Drog
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Worked out that a Mata goal would likely see me hit the 100 points mark this week
Please oh please, I need this Juanito 🙂Open Controls
A Mata start would have been certain if Chelsea had won against Swansea.
I see a rest beckoning.Open ControlsDon't see it Ronty, they've had setbacks at home a few times and Rafa will get even more abuse if he doesn't play his strongest team like against QPR. Just my take on it though.
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soton btw
Open ControlsI think it unlikely, but when has Rafa ever respected the fans. He has a dogma regarding rotation and will not change due to external pressure.
Open ControlsSure but no goals and two losses in a row at home. The pressure is on to appease some of the fans.
Either way, I'm not hugely fussed if he does start from the bench. He did some good damage in the first match and he'll definitely play some minutes at least.Open ControlsThe fact that Chelsea don't perform at home is a worry. It could be a dreadful anticlimax.
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lol... we r on the same points and hoping for the same thing... its mine ivan vs ur luiz+puncheon
Open ControlsJust had a look, 1 point difference between you and me yet you are 864 places ahead!!
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Which option should i pick?
A. Save
B. Ba -> Poldoski
Bego (Bunn)
GIBBS DEMEL Wisdom (Hughes, Clyne)
WALCOTT(C) Mata Felliani Michu Bale
Rvp Ba (Ruiz)Open ControlsFear that Theo's time up front is over after the game yesterday, that Wenger might see that he's more valuable as a mid.
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Hernandez -> Anichebe
Cameron -> Wilson
Walters -> Mata
Worth an 8pt hit or should I wildcard?Open Controls😯
Open ControlsWilson is still a good month away from even playing a game imo.
Anichebe is not a sure starter
Why ditch Walters?? He nearly scored a hattrick! 😀Open Controls😆
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I see Walters comes off the bench for you for -4. Unlucky.
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11 years, 3 months agoSuarez v Norwich will outscore Podolski with DGW IMO....
Do you agree YES or NO?