The Stock Check – Gameweek 22 – Sunday
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The Manchester clubs triumph to blaze the trail at the top of the table. Robin Van Persie delivers once again, as Patrice Evra turns provider. Over at the Emirates, Edin Dzeko finds the target once more for City, having missed from the spot. Here’s the Stock Check from Sunday’s two attractions…
On the Up
Patrice Evra
Having provided the assist for Robin Van Persie’s opener, the Frenchman was awarded the assist for United’s second after his header found the net via a deflection from Nemanja Vidic. He’s now produced four goals and five assists and has climbed to the pinnacle of the Fantasy Premier League (FPL) defender standings – given his form, he looks more than capable of finishing the season as the top scoring defender for the second year running.
Robin Van Persie
The Dutchman grabbed the opener to continue his incredible debut season at Old Trafford. Van Persie demonstrated just why over 72,000 Fantasy managers were willing to pay 14.0+ for his services heading into the weekend – he has now scored or assisted in 17 of his 19 starts for United this term and shows little sign of slowing down in his quest to become the top scoring FPL player once again.
Daniel Sturridge
Named as a substitute for today’s match, Sturridge needed just 12 minutes to open his league account for the Reds and propel himself onto Fantasy radars. Climbing off the bench after the break, he was handed the lone forward role, with Luis Suarez dropping deeper, though with Brendan Rodgers admitting the former Chelsea man is not yet 100%, he could continue as a sub as he builds up his match fitness.
Steven Gerrard
Yet again, the Liverpool skipper was amongst the points this afternoon. Gerrard’s assist for Sturridge’s goal was the seventh Gameweek in succession he has produced attacking returns – up to 119 FPL points now, he remains firmly under most radars; an ownership of under 6% highlights his differential appeal.
Edin Dzeko
A tap in today took the Bosnian’s tally to four goals in three starts – it could have been so much sweeter had he converted a first half penalty and if Tevez had taken his one-on-one opportunity later in the game. Dzeko’s start will remain under threat, with Sergio Aguero’s return to fitness giving Roberto Mancini options but his form is surely strong enough to see him retain his place and continue to offer value with a 7.4 FPL price tag.
Matija Nastasic
Having been rested/dropped for the previous two matches, the Serbian returned to the City back four who duly kept their ninth clean sheet of the season. With Vincent Kompany facing a three-match suspension following his red card (pending an appeal), Nastasic now looks well and truly nailed on with Joleon Lescott also presenting an option, although Nastasic is cheaper at 5.6 in the FPL. Kompany’s possible absence will, however, dent their clean sheet potential.
Going Down
Raheem Sterling
The teenage winger’s game time continues to be reduced by Brendan Rodgers as the Liverpool boss looks to alleviate any worries over fatigue. Hauled off on 61 minutes, Sturridge has managed 90 minutes just once in the last five Gameweeks – he had managed the full match in 14 of the previous 16, by comparison. With Sturridge’s arrival boosting the Reds forward options and Fabio Borini also back from injury, Sterling’s owners will be somewhat concerned by the recent turn of events.
Luis Suarez
One blank won’t worry his owners ahead of a home clash against Norwich but Suarez’s move to a more withdrawn role upon Sturridge’s introduction confirmed that Rodgers is looking to change his position somewhat when the former Chelsea man is on the park. With winter wildcards being wielded, Sturridge’s price of 7.3 to Suarez’s 10.4 may persuade some to take a punt on the former Chelsea man as their Liverpool attacker of choice.
Vincent Kompany
A straight red for dangerous foul play will see the City skipper serve a three-match ban, missing league matches with Fulham, QPR and the FA Cup tie with Palace. Roberto Mancini indicated post-match that he intends to push for an appeal against the dismissal, although this will risk a further one-match ban which would put his start against Liverpool on February 3 at risk. City recently decided against appealing the red card received by Samir Nasri at Norwich.
Per Mertesacker
Mertesacker’s owners will now be wary having seen their man start today’s match on the bench. The German missed two matches through illness recently but this is the first time that Arsene Wenger has appeared to prefer the Vermaelen/Koscielny partnership in the centre of his defence.
Santi Cazorla
The Spaniard’s ownership will benefit from double Gameweek investment ahead of matches with Chelsea and West Ham but Cazorla has now returned just a single assist in four league outings. With Theo Walcott outscoring him since the playmaker’s devastating hat-trick at Reading, the winger turned striker is continuing to look the more favoured option. Today was not the best scenario to judge Cazorla’s form but, clearly, his Fantasy stock is dipping as a result of his recent returns and Walcott’s potential.
Mikel Arteta
Arsenal’s other Spanish midfielder missed today’s encounter through injury. Arsene Wenger stating post-match that he expects the calf strain sustained in training to keep Artea sidelined for three weeks.
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January 13 at 10:13 pm
In Like Flynn says:
Arteta out for three weeks
Best laid plans and all that.
Who is on penalties now then?
January 13 at 10:13 pm
Peanuts says:
podolski
January 13 at 10:13 pm
Evs says:
Podolski v Santi (apparently)
January 13 at 10:18 pm
In Like Flynn says:
Let’s hope Pod’s off the field when they get one then.
January 13 at 10:20 pm
NickyKids says:
I doubt he’ll even make it on to the pitch for one of them
#frustratedpodowner
January 13 at 10:13 pm
Evstastic says:
Santi ?
January 13 at 10:14 pm
Scroobius Mac says:
Santi I tink.
January 13 at 10:14 pm
Captain Berbarossa - arrrrrrr!!! says:
If Theo wins it (most likely), he’ll want to take it
January 13 at 10:16 pm
JurEE says:
MISTAKE!
January 13 at 10:21 pm
In Like Flynn says:
Thanks guys. So annoying when you plan weeks in advance only to find half the players you got crocked or suspended the last game before it counts.
January 13 at 10:22 pm
Chelsea Harbour says:
Podolski
January 13 at 10:13 pm
Peanuts says:
i currently have Gibbs, Walcott, Jussi and demel.
should i do
a) luiz and lambert -> cuellar and podolski (-4)
or
b) lambert -> lukaku
or
c) puncheon and lmabert -> fellaini and pogrebynak (-4)
January 13 at 10:18 pm
Do I Not Like Orange says:
I wouldn’t get Cuellar at the moment – injured yesterday, plus form had been patchy before that and we’re signing a Senegalese CB called Kader Mangane on loan this week, so his start might be under threat.
January 13 at 10:13 pm
mosstapha says:
just read an article and nearly spat out my 2007 reserva castelhinho doura red in surprise;
can you tell me the 2nd most expensive english player ever?
January 13 at 10:14 pm
rhmd says:
Henderson ?
January 13 at 10:14 pm
McTheKnife says:
Andy Carroll?
January 13 at 10:15 pm
Alan says:
Rio?
January 13 at 10:15 pm
Gimli son of Gloin says:
Rio Ferdinand?
January 13 at 10:16 pm
mosstapha says:
all wrong so far
January 13 at 10:17 pm
Alan says:
Rooney?
January 13 at 10:19 pm
mosstapha says:
nope, played today
January 13 at 10:20 pm
The Parmtree says:
Lescott, Johnson, Milner?
January 13 at 10:18 pm
Scroobius Mac says:
Fairly sure it is Rio.
January 13 at 10:18 pm
rhmd says:
Carroll
Rio
Rooney
Would make sense
January 13 at 10:19 pm
chunk says:
Rooney
January 13 at 10:17 pm
Matt says:
rooney
January 13 at 10:18 pm
Ginkapo-Rule No.1: wwkd? says:
Is torres the most expensive?
January 13 at 10:20 pm
The Parmtree says:
Torres isn’t English
January 13 at 10:21 pm
Ginkapo-Rule No.1: wwkd? says:
ah
January 13 at 10:20 pm
Captain Berbarossa - arrrrrrr!!! says:
Talking about English players
January 13 at 10:19 pm
rhmd says:
Unless this is based on transfer fees combined??
January 13 at 10:20 pm
Lucky says:
Rio
January 13 at 10:20 pm
Lucky says:
Didn’t even read the other posts
January 13 at 10:20 pm
rhmd says:
Carrick
January 13 at 10:20 pm
Alan says:
Milner?
January 13 at 10:20 pm
rhmd says:
+1 think this is it. combined fees tho ?
January 13 at 10:23 pm
mosstapha says:
yes the answer is milner, i’ll have to check that combined fees thing though. sorry didn’t mean to mislead anyone
January 13 at 10:25 pm
Alan says:
Woo-hoo!
Shocking though……. I’m glad I wasn’t drinking my chateauneuf du pape
January 13 at 10:22 pm
Ginkapo-Rule No.1: wwkd? says:
Downing?
January 13 at 10:22 pm
Evs says:
I don’t know, but would like the answer please.
January 13 at 10:25 pm
Captain Berbarossa - arrrrrrr!!! says:
If we’re talking combined fees, hasn’t SWP been around a bit
January 13 at 10:25 pm
rhmd says:
I know its non-english, but Anelka must have some impressive combined fees!
January 13 at 10:29 pm
Captain Berbarossa - arrrrrrr!!! says:
Apparently Ibra is most expensive in combined fes but yeah, Anelka has been sold for a few bob many a time
January 13 at 10:30 pm
mosstapha says:
“Milner, too, had a fine match. The second most expensive English footballer of all time has been in an out of the City side”
from http://www.guardian.co.uk/foot.....ester-city
probably means combined, i didn’t think when posted
January 13 at 10:13 pm
BEMBA BA AND WAGON says:
any one from the gunners essential?
January 13 at 10:14 pm
Peanuts says:
walcott methinks
January 13 at 10:14 pm
Wild Rover says:
If the last two prem games were a dgw your biggies would have got you …….
Cazorla – 4
Gibbs – 3
Walcott – 9
Giroud – 2
Podolski – 2
Think I’ll just get Walcott
January 13 at 10:15 pm
McTheKnife says:
have Walcott but am really unsure about captaining him….a 4/6 pointer might be the best he returns
January 13 at 10:15 pm
King Eric - I don't know ... And neither do you. says:
This.
January 13 at 10:17 pm
mosstapha says:
me too
January 13 at 10:18 pm
Peanuts says:
yeah but dgws involving big teams always turn crazy. i mean, who expected chelsea to put 4 past stoke?
January 13 at 10:24 pm
Chelsea Harbour says:
good post. these boys wont be scoring big against chels
January 13 at 10:15 pm
Evstastic says:
Walcott
January 13 at 10:18 pm
berb-erotica says:
as an arsenal fan, I find it hard to say walcott. though I do have him in.
January 13 at 10:15 pm
BEMBA BA AND WAGON says:
anyone know when the prem player to win 125k was?
January 13 at 10:16 pm
Evstastic says:
Shall i get Santi or keep Bale?
Already have Walcott, Demel and Gibbs
January 13 at 10:17 pm
Peanuts says:
keeeeeeeep
January 13 at 10:17 pm
chunk says:
Same Dilema below but with Mata
January 13 at 10:16 pm
chunk says:
WC last week so only 1 FT currently
Beogovic
Zabaleta Mertesacker Demel
Mata Walcott (C) Fellani Michu
Rvp Suarez Ba
Subs Turnbull Harte Shaw Guthrie
A- Ba -Pod
B Mata- Caz
C Beog- Szes
January 13 at 10:18 pm
JurEE says:
A!
January 13 at 10:19 pm
Kagawa says:
none. a if anything.
January 13 at 10:20 pm
chunk says:
Cheers thats my best option a think!. Unless Ba nails a hat trick by Southampton of course?
January 13 at 10:17 pm
NickyKids says:
This members area looks very fancy. Not sure what to do first
January 13 at 10:24 pm
Evs says:
Live HoF
January 13 at 10:17 pm
JurEE says:
Keep Mata, Lambert and Benteke?
Or Mata to Lennon and upgrade Lambert/Benteke?
January 13 at 10:19 pm
Peanuts says:
keep mata man.
January 13 at 10:25 pm
Chelsea Harbour says:
nuts.
absolutely nuts
someone explain to me why the forum lighting up with people looking to ship Mata?
January 13 at 10:18 pm
Hybrid.power says:
Went out before the Arsenal game. Had Walcott and Sagna playing. Felt pretty confident. I was not expecting to come home and see that result. Godamnit! Chelsea need to cheer me up during the week!
January 13 at 10:19 pm
In Like Flynn says:
Ref killed the game ten minutes in.
January 13 at 10:21 pm
Tatty Bojangles says:
Koscielny killed the game.
January 13 at 10:22 pm
In Like Flynn says:
Yellow card
January 13 at 10:27 pm
lfc123 says:
Rugby tackling a player, last man?
January 13 at 10:21 pm
McTheKnife says:
how did he do that!
January 13 at 10:22 pm
JurEE says:
The ref should be in the Serie A with all those cards he gave!
January 13 at 10:18 pm
meule says:
Hey guys would you get Zabaleta for Luiz before the price rise or
Ba for podolski ( already have gibbs, walcott)
January 13 at 10:18 pm
MatYo says:
Is Silva is still City best cover?
January 13 at 10:19 pm
Kostja says:
Never has been IMO. Aguero is the man
January 13 at 10:20 pm
In Like Flynn says:
He’s been pants.
January 13 at 10:20 pm
Peanuts says:
lol no. silva doesnt do anything fpl wise. 1 goal all season doesnt justify his hefty price tag
January 13 at 10:22 pm
juancarlos - Lewandowski, please stay at BVB says:
He never was
January 13 at 10:22 pm
tw - season 2 of the leagues begins gw 20. congrats to the 18 new managers! says:
no…
January 13 at 11:36 pm
just jerk it says:
Tevez until Aguero is back to full fitness
January 13 at 10:18 pm
Birthday Sess says:
What would you do with this team?
Bego
Luiz Demel Davies
Mata Bale Michu Walcott (C)
Ba Suarez RVP
Subs: Federici Puncheon Martin Mariappa
0.0 in bank
A) Luiz>Gibbs
B) Save transfer
C) Other
Thank you.
January 13 at 10:21 pm
Captain Shirokov says:
Save, or do Ba
Lukaku?
January 13 at 10:22 pm
Birthday Sess says:
Interesting… Thanks
January 13 at 10:21 pm
Evstastic says:
Ba to fletcher or tevez
January 13 at 10:22 pm
NickyKids says:
Meh, I would hold on to Luiz. Save the transfer – you’ve got Wally (c) that should be OK
January 13 at 10:26 pm
v12w12 says:
A
January 13 at 10:18 pm
Intricacy says:
What’s the optimal structure for a wildcard? I suppose it’s a matter of opinion.
I’m thinking of going with the same keeper partnership I’ve had from the start in Begovic and Jaaskelainen (maybe downgrade Jaaskelainen to Cesar or Federici) and then getting in 3 cheap defenders supplemented by two ~5-6 million defenders.
Then two ‘heavy hitters’ in midfield, along with Fellaini, Michu and a budget option (Puncheon, most likely). Up front, RVP fills one spot, Suarez ‘more or less’ fills the other, with the final spot up for grabs.
January 13 at 10:20 pm
Tatty Bojangles says:
I’m scared to tell you in case you copy me.
January 13 at 10:21 pm
Trebor says:
Have the same keepers and sticking with them for now.
January 13 at 10:22 pm
Cooper123 says:
Thinking along similar lines. I can only afford one of the more expensive defenders though due to poor team value. Agree with midfield though, currently thinking Mata and Walcott. Again would like Bale for Walcott but not enough money. Then up front Suarez or Aguero with a few decent options for the cheaper third, not least Sturridge.
January 13 at 10:24 pm
Matt says:
this is exactly what I’m doing, except my plans are sort of buggered with Zabaleta’s price rise, since I was getting him and JEvans
January 14 at 8:20 am
fanofippo says:
I thought the same as you when I used my WC for this GW!
Begovic/ Fed
Gibbs/ Luiz/ 3 x cheapies
Mata/ Fel/ Michu/ Walcott/ Punch
RVP / Ba / Ruiz
will transfer Ba out after DGW, was thinking for Suarez but didn’t like the way he was played with Sturridge, will affect his FPL points
January 13 at 10:20 pm
Trebor says:
Close call for me in the cup
Me +5 Mata, Ba (c), Lambert
Oppo Mata (c)
January 14 at 8:27 am
Bébé on Board says:
you should be ok
January 13 at 10:20 pm
Optimus says:
cracking goal in tonights game
http://www.balls.ie/football/g.....xruP5.dpbs
January 13 at 10:36 pm
nip says:
sweet
January 13 at 10:21 pm
tw - season 2 of the leagues begins gw 20. congrats to the 18 new managers! says:
18 pts ahead of RM!!!
January 13 at 10:21 pm
Do I Not Like Orange says:
Front 3 as it stands is RVP/Ba/Defoe
Should I do:
A) Ba > Suarez
B) Defoe > Dzeko (have no City cover)
C) Defoe > Podolski (already have Walcott/Gibbs/Demel/Jussi)
?
January 13 at 10:24 pm
perfectred8 says:
Ba –> Dzeko?
January 13 at 10:35 pm
flipperallstars says:
Pod
January 13 at 10:21 pm
Dynamic says:
New post benders
January 13 at 10:22 pm
BEMBA BA AND WAGON says:
New post http://www.fantasyfootballscou.....nt-4893063
January 13 at 10:22 pm
Evstastic says:
What’s people’s thoughts of Defoe ?
January 13 at 10:25 pm
perfectred8 says:
i want him in my team, especially now there is no threat of rotation with Ade gone
January 13 at 10:27 pm
whitegunner blackheart says:
Tell you what, had faith in him until his form seems to have dived lately. I pitched him Friday night for Lambert and it felt real good.
January 13 at 10:24 pm
perfectred8 says:
so used to being able to change lots of players after taking so long choosing my final WC team i nrealy took a 12 point hit by accident!
Luiz – Sagna
Puncheon – Gerrard
Ba – Defoe
Lambert – Dzeko
wouldve been beautiful!!!
Begovic – Federici
Zabaleta – Sagna – Wisdom – Demel – Shaw
Walcott – Mata – Gerrard – Michu – Fellaini
Van Persie – Dzeko – Defoe
January 13 at 10:31 pm
nip says:
anyone tempted to not captain an arsenal player next week?
January 13 at 10:40 pm
McTheKnife says:
i am as things stand…Walcott or Van Persie
January 13 at 11:05 pm
whitegunner blackheart says:
I will probably not be able to resist captaining Walcott, with fingers crossed.
January 13 at 10:44 pm
Spencer says:
Who to bring in?
A. Suarez
B. Lukaku
C. Podolski
Leaning towards C because if the DGW but not sure…
Jussi
Demel – Luiz – Gibbs
Mata – Michu – Fellaini – Walcott
Ba – Lambert – RVP
Federici – Ramirez – Davies – Shaw
January 13 at 11:26 pm
Pigvig says:
Who to drop out of these in order to play Carlton Cole for the double?
Michu (STK), Bale (MUN), Mata (ARS), Fellaini (sot)
RVP (tot), Suarez (NOR)
I probably don’t really want to drop any of them but it just feels wrong not playing a DGW player…
January 14 at 12:44 am
flipperallstars says:
Wouldn’t drop any for Carlton cole!!!!
January 13 at 11:50 pm
Concerned says:
A little advice:
A) Hazard -> Santi
B) Benteke -> Carlton Cole
C) Beteke/Hazard -> Cole/Santi (-4)
Looking to take advantage of the DGW without hurting myself too badly, Hazard was only in for the Chelsea DGW.
January 14 at 12:00 am
Concerned says:
Oh and I already have Walcott.
January 14 at 12:45 am
flipperallstars says:
Hazard to santi
January 14 at 3:10 am
Kagawabettadanhazard says:
I benched walcott and sagna for the weekend, figured they would do zilch
January 14 at 3:12 am
Katie says:
Well done
January 14 at 6:50 am
olidooley says:
Took a 12pt hit to get Turnbull, Ba and Noble in……terrible decision
January 14 at 8:58 am
Something Clever says:
Shyt happens man, i had a mare too this week. Couple of clean sheets kept it from being one of my worst
. At least you have a top class grav though!