Scouting the Doubles – Arsenal
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A 2-0 home loss at the hands of the champions was hardly the ideal preparation for Arsenal ahead of their double Gameweek. Sitting in sixth place in the Premier League, Arsene Wenger’s side are 21 points off the summit and brace themselves for a pair of all-London fixtures, as they roll up to the Bridge next Sunday before entertaining West Ham at the Emirates the following Wednesday.
Prior to discussing their potential, it’s also worth noting Arsenal’s fixtures following on from the double. Wenger’s side then have three home games in four (LIV, STO, sun, AVL) which are likely to offer them further chance to benefit – a factor which could well be crucial when weighing up any acquisitions. Our upcoming “Frisking the Fixtures” article attests to that, highlighting the value of snapping up the Gunners’ main assets not only for this Gameweek but over the next few as well.
The Prospects
An opening trip to Chelsea will afford Wenger a degree of optimism, given that the majority of the Blues’ home performances have been somewhat lethargic under Rafa Benitez. A total of 14 goals in six games in all competitions at the Bridge sounds reasonable but all those strikes have come in two matches – aside from the 8-0 hammering of Villa in Gameweek 18 and a 6-1 demolition of Champions League whipping boys FC Nordsjælland, the Blues have drawn blanks four times. Outside of the Emirates, Arsenal have been defensively strong – a total of nine goals against is joint-top for least goals conceded of any away side so far, with four clean sheets also accrued on their travels. A return of 15 goals scored over 11 road trips is a little worrying for their Fantasy owners, though.
Of the two games, the midweek match against the Hammers is the one that Fantasy managers will be targeting as their main source of points. Similar to Chelsea, Wenger’s side have been erratic at home but have shown they are more than capable of harvesting goals in any given Gameweek – they’ve hit five past Spurs, six past Southampton and seven past Newcastle at the Emirates. On the other hand, Arsenal have either notched once or failed to score in five of their 10 home games. At the back, their clean sheet prospects will be boosted by West Ham’s dire away form; Sam Allardyce’s side have scored just five times on the road and while they arrive on the back of a 3-0 hammering at Sunderland, they tend to keep it tight on their travels and have conceded more than a single goal in just four of their 10 away games so far.
The Likely Lads
Theo Walcott has already racked up over 20,000 transfers in ahead of the double – twice the number of any other Gunners asset. A move to the lone forward role has boosted Walcott’s appeal and with attacking returns in seven of his last nine, he’s been the most consistent Arsenal performer in recent months; a price of 9.1 looks set to rise, though Wenger’s side have still to come through a midweek FA Cup home replay with Swansea unscathed.
Santi Cazorla sits fourth in the midfielder standings; an indication of his impact in his debut season at the Emirates. In comparison to Walcott, he has scored or assisted in just three of the last nine, though – his returns have been far more erratic but a 23 point haul at Reading in Gameweek 17 (one of three sets of double figures) highlights his capabilities.
Lukas Podolski looks the safest forward in terms of game time. The German international has started all but two of his side’s matches so far but a role on the left of the attacking midfield three has somewhat limited his returns. The absence of Mikel Arteta means the role of penalty-taker is up for grabs – according to quotes from Wenger, Podolski is next in line, followed by Walcott, then Cazorla. Priced at 8.2, many are looking at swapping out Demba Ba for Podolksi after Chelsea’s double. While Olivier Giroud is similarly priced, the Frenchman has failed to start since Gameweek 16 and is likely to rely on time off the bench to make any sort of impact.
From an attacking perspective, Kieran Gibbs has been the most impressive in defence. The 5.6 priced left-back has registered five assists so far and looks a guaranteed starter over the pair of fixtures – Wenger’s decision to select Laurent Koscielny ahead of Per Mertesacker casts doubt over his preferred central defensive pairing heading into the weekend deadline; Koscielny will sit out a one-match suspension against the Swans on Wednesday, affording the German the chance to slot in alongside Thomas Vermaelen once again. While the Belgian and Bacary Sagna have both produced the goods in seasons gone by, neither player has any attacking returns to their name this term, suggesting their acquisition comes with a risk attached.
Wojciech Szczesny looks a safe bet heading into the pair of fixtures. The stopper has averaged four points per game so far – second only to Gibbs’ 4.3 ppg at the back – and at 5.3 offers a cheaper defensive alternative to the left-back.
Cheeky Punt
Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain has started the last six league matches and seems to have cemented a role on the right as a result of Walcott’s move up top. Coming in at 7.2 in FPL, the youngster has less than 1% ownership and has scored or assisted in two of his last three at the Emirates – the one blank came on Sunday, when he was sacrificed for Mertesacker after 11 minutes, following Koscielny’s dismissal against City.
Our final selection doesn’t come without substantial risk. Indeed, by the time you’ve finished reading this very sentence, Abou Diaby could have sustained another one of his injuries but the Frenchman looks the obvious deputy for Arteta alongside Jack Wilshere in the double-pivot. At 6.1 in FPL, he’s the cheapest of Wenger’s likely midfield starters over the pair of fixtures and his marauding runs from deep could come to fruition, providing he manages to avoid any problems over the next few days.
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January 14 at 1:51 pm
Timmy Cahill Rules says:
Really want AJ in my team but not sure who to sell
January 14 at 1:56 pm
Little Pea says:
Ba to Podolski & Ramirez to AJ?
January 14 at 1:56 pm
Kags says:
Any reason for being doubled up on the Norwich mids?
January 14 at 1:53 pm
Kags says:
Walcott for Captain for sure!
Keep Demba Ba or Not?!
January 14 at 1:54 pm
Chu Young Ping Pong says:
1st
January 14 at 1:55 pm
Timmy Cahill Rules says:
no that was me
January 14 at 1:58 pm
Chu Young Ping Pong says:
I disagree.
January 14 at 1:59 pm
Marr says:
troll! eurgh
January 14 at 1:59 pm
█▓▒░ Hanamichi ░▒▓█ says:
have you ever got it ?
January 14 at 2:00 pm
Chu Young Ping Pong says:
Once!
January 14 at 2:02 pm
Gaz Downright says:
He is obviously practising for the day he can finally say it
January 14 at 1:54 pm
Lebanese Lalous says:
So it seems it will be Walcott (c)
?
January 14 at 1:56 pm
lfcserg says:
Will Ivanovic start again Southampton?
January 14 at 1:58 pm
Timmy Cahill Rules says:
yes and switched to right back IMO
January 14 at 2:05 pm
Count Of Monte Hristo - "Corner the market, then raise the price. Simple economics" (Heisenberg, 2009) says:
Not gonna happen
January 14 at 2:53 pm
Portuguese&Proud says:
+1
January 14 at 1:57 pm
UKG says:
Current line up for the next dbl gw:
Bego
Demel / Luiz / Gibbs
Felliani / Walcott (c) / Mata / Michu
Suarez / Berba / RVP (vc)
Ruddy / Puncheon / Nelsen / Cameron
I have 0.4 in the bank, both wild cards available (Jan wc to be activated once 23 begins)
But is there anything else I need for the next double? As I am using my WC next I am not worried bout saving the FT, but not keen on a hit if possible.
Cheers
January 14 at 1:57 pm
Keep calm, we've got Fergie time says:
In your opinion, best 3 forwards for next week are….
January 14 at 1:58 pm
Home Run Baker says:
RVP, Podolski, Lukaku
January 14 at 1:59 pm
Chu Young Ping Pong says:
Cisse Lukaku Suarez/Sturridge
January 14 at 1:59 pm
Berbilly Gilmore says:
Aguero(if fit, otherwise Dzeko), Suarez, RVP
January 14 at 2:01 pm
Chu Young Ping Pong says:
Other than RVP obviously!
January 14 at 2:02 pm
Berbilly Gilmore says:
Giroud then.
January 14 at 2:03 pm
Chu Young Ping Pong says:
It doesn’t
January 14 at 2:00 pm
Butters says:
Giroud Dzeko Suarez
January 14 at 2:01 pm
Santiagounreal says:
Chamakh, Henriquez, Mackie
January 14 at 2:02 pm
Chu Young Ping Pong says:
This ^ + Di Santo
January 14 at 2:10 pm
Hutton dressed as Lahm says:
SHOLA AMEOBI !!!(I meant to shout)
January 14 at 2:14 pm
Kags says:
Ouu, I fancy a punt on Chamakh!
January 14 at 2:10 pm
skodaole2 says:
Di Santo, P. Cisse, Giroud
January 14 at 1:58 pm
SpinyNorman [*_*] says:
For funsies, I’ve come up with a budget XV to compare how they fare in comparison to my original team. The only exception being Mata… but I’ve put him on the bench for good measure.
This is how it lines up:
Federici
Nelsen | Davies | Demel
J.Cole(c) | Snodgrass | Pienaar | A.Johnson
Pogrebynak | Lukaku | Sturridge
Subs: Guzan | Cameron, Martin, Mata
Team value: 83.7
January 14 at 2:10 pm
Hutton dressed as Lahm says:
……and?
January 14 at 1:58 pm
Marr says:
thinkin of only going walcott, gibbs, demel. what say you folks?
January 14 at 2:00 pm
Chu Young Ping Pong says:
I’m going Gibbs, Walcott, Podolski Giroud, Cazorla, Demel, Jussi, Noble and Joe Cole.
January 14 at 2:01 pm
Marr says:
*shudders in disgust*
January 14 at 2:01 pm
SpinyNorman [*_*] says:
I think you might have slightly over-invested there Chu Young
January 14 at 2:03 pm
Chu Young Ping Pong says:
Thinking of getting 2 more.
January 14 at 2:05 pm
SpinyNorman [*_*] says:
Good idea, just to be on the safe side
Have you considered Gnabry? Or maybe Arshavin?
January 14 at 2:03 pm
Andrew says:
Espescially as he has 4 Arsenal lol
January 14 at 2:03 pm
Andrew says:
Sorry 5 lol
January 14 at 2:04 pm
Chu Young Ping Pong says:
5*
January 14 at 2:00 pm
Feed the Yak and he will score says:
it’s enough
January 14 at 2:00 pm
SpinyNorman [*_*] says:
I have the same but Reid instead of Demel and am adding no more
January 14 at 2:00 pm
Home Run Baker says:
Me too – looks good
January 14 at 2:01 pm
Binij says:
Walcott, Gibbs, Nolan and am wondering whether to bring in Demel/Reid or Zabaleta
January 14 at 2:03 pm
Marr says:
good good some reassurance
January 14 at 2:00 pm
Hazard Warning says:
Currently have Ba & Berba and 1.8 mil banked, who to bring in this week and for who Pod and/or Tevez?
Please advise..
January 14 at 2:08 pm
Butters says:
Go pod and dzeko… I like Giroud instead of pod but thats just me
January 14 at 2:10 pm
Hazard Warning says:
Pod is more likely on pens and you would think will get aleast 120mins… Dzeko is a good shout..
January 14 at 2:14 pm
Hazard Warning says:
Worth a hit tho??
January 14 at 2:01 pm
snoppo says:
Who do you think will get more points over the rest of the season Ba or Mata? It’s for the Telegraph game (limited transfers) so looking long term. I’m veering towards Mata at the moment.
January 14 at 2:03 pm
Canadian Football says:
someone posted earlier that when Mata is on the pitch, he is involved in over 60% of CHE goals.
January 14 at 2:06 pm
snoppo says:
Think I will go with him then! If Ba starts banging them in can always make a change.
January 14 at 2:03 pm
Dogba says:
Mata
January 14 at 2:09 pm
Butters says:
Too much Ba rotation risk
January 14 at 2:37 pm
potatoace says:
Mata
due to the scoring this year you can score points for assisting the assister , giving the mids an upper hand on the whole
January 14 at 2:02 pm
debonita says:
How does this look for a WC? Got a 100 point gap to close!
Bunn, Mignolet
Davies, Demel, Nastasic, Distin, Clark
Cazorla, Walcott, Johnson, Silva, Michu
Jones, RVP, Jelavic
January 14 at 2:12 pm
Hutton dressed as Lahm says:
Youll never close a gap unless you make some inspired selections
Drop RVP for a start
January 14 at 2:17 pm
debonita says:
Very bold move with his consistency. Just worried as all 10 above me have him.
January 14 at 2:17 pm
mightymike says:
You want to chase someone with Jones and Jelavic? Is it a turtle?
Distin with just 3 cleanies to date? Clark? Cazy AND Wally? Think again.
January 14 at 2:19 pm
debonita says:
Yeah Distin is a risk but they have nice fixtures coming up.
Clark as he’s cheap, Jones as a cheap droppable 5th striker, Cazorla and Walcott for the DGW only then it’s Cazorla –> Silva next week.
Okay I’ll think again!! Ha.
January 14 at 2:03 pm
Sporting ABG says:
new post syndrome:
Lambert -> Sturridge.
Vertonghen -> Nasty or Clichy or Kolarov or Lescott?
January 14 at 2:04 pm
Marr says:
sturridge or lukaku
January 14 at 2:04 pm
Chu Young Ping Pong says:
Keep Vert
January 14 at 2:08 pm
lfcserg says:
How bout zaba?
January 14 at 2:13 pm
Sporting ABG says:
0.1m short right now.
January 14 at 2:05 pm
Jonny says:
I’ve a terrible habit at the moment of posting a question then getting distracted by work and not acknowledging the replies… very rude! Apologies to everyone who answered my question on the last article, and thanks for your replies.
This article should make interesting reading in light of the subject matter of my question, so thanks Scouts too!
January 14 at 2:08 pm
Brutus619 says:
+1
January 14 at 2:09 pm
Santiagounreal says:
I never even replied in the first place…but thanks for the apology!
January 14 at 2:14 pm
Count Of Monte Hristo - "Corner the market, then raise the price. Simple economics" (Heisenberg, 2009) says:
January 14 at 2:52 pm
Gaz Downright says:
I find that very hard to believe
January 14 at 2:13 pm
Hutton dressed as Lahm says:
I do the same to, so sorry too
p.s. “distracted by work” like it!
January 14 at 2:20 pm
Jonny says:
It’s always getting in the way….
January 14 at 2:05 pm
Timmy Cahill Rules says:
Given fixtures is doubling on fletch and AJ for the next 8 GW’S madness ?
only tough match is arsenal at home
January 14 at 2:05 pm
Mr Glass says:
Best one week striker punt, 7.5 max? Currently going between lukaku and dzeko
January 14 at 2:06 pm
Somebody's gonna get Litt Up! says:
Sturridge
January 14 at 2:09 pm
dinamika says:
lukaku
January 14 at 2:09 pm
Butters says:
Dzeko
January 14 at 2:13 pm
Hutton dressed as Lahm says:
Just for this week…………….Ameobi
January 14 at 2:14 pm
In Like Flynn says:
Odemthingy back fit for the weekend is a concern for Lukaku (I know it shouldn’t be but there it is).
January 14 at 2:06 pm
Bowstring92 - Torino FC representing from Dublin says:
Definitely considering a cheeky punt on the Ox if he plays a minor part on Wednesday.
Otherwise taking a -4 hit to do Luiz + Puncheon –> Cazorla + Demel/O’Brien
January 14 at 2:07 pm
Jafooli (c) - Up the Jags says:
Jay Tabb told he is free to leave Reading
Who to (c) next DGW now?
January 14 at 2:08 pm
Berbilly Gilmore says:
Oh no.
THAT CHANGES EVERYTHING!
January 14 at 2:11 pm
Jafooli (c) - Up the Jags says:
Built my team around that lad…..
January 14 at 2:07 pm
Sporting ABG says:
Half-Arsed WC #1:
Mig, Bunn
Gibbs, Clichy, Demel, Davies, Wilson
Mata, Walcott, Bale, Pienaar, Pablo
RvP, Aguero, Sturridge.
job. done.
January 14 at 2:09 pm
Count Of Monte Hristo - "Corner the market, then raise the price. Simple economics" (Heisenberg, 2009) says:
Fellaini will outscore Pienaar.
Aguero isn’t worth the money
You can do better than Clichy
The rest is good.
January 14 at 2:10 pm
Butters says:
Benching dilmma… Downgrade someone
January 14 at 2:10 pm
Bowstring92 - Torino FC representing from Dublin says:
I disagree with the Aguero comment – he”s key to City and as soon as he’s fit he will bang the goals in. Hoping to have him as a huge differential next week
January 14 at 2:12 pm
Count Of Monte Hristo - "Corner the market, then raise the price. Simple economics" (Heisenberg, 2009) says:
He could start his season properly on his return but I can see Dzeko carrying momentum into the second half of the season and doing really well. City get alot of set pieces and Dzeko is a massive threat there aswell as being a good finisher.
January 14 at 2:13 pm
Gaz Downright says:
So that’s why he has such an impressive PPG?
January 14 at 2:16 pm
Bowstring92 - Torino FC representing from Dublin says:
Fair point, but his points per minute is only slightly less than Bale’s.. considering the time he’s played due to injury and such
January 14 at 2:10 pm
Bowstring92 - Torino FC representing from Dublin says:
I know a lot of people are against this, but DDG and Bunn rotate very well – only 9.6 combo. Just a thought, but its up to yourself
January 14 at 2:15 pm
Sporting ABG says:
but have you seen Mig’s fixtures up until GW31?
can’t ignore those.
January 14 at 2:10 pm
lfcserg says:
No Michu, No Fellaini and No Bale…
January 14 at 2:11 pm
lfcserg says:
scrap bale just saw him
January 14 at 2:15 pm
Sporting ABG says:
Hernandez and Pienaar rotate nicely to pick up the scraps.
January 14 at 2:11 pm
Santiagounreal says:
Half arsed reply
January 14 at 2:14 pm
Sporting ABG says:
cheeky!
January 14 at 2:18 pm
In Like Flynn says:
Surely a half arsed reply should be, buttock.
January 14 at 2:19 pm
Santiagounreal says:
January 14 at 2:22 pm
Gaz Downright says:
HAHA!
January 14 at 2:10 pm
Scroobius Mac says:
Away from the “Vomit inducing 5″ has anybody looked at/found any decent rotating pairs? Below or around 6ish.
Currently considering Pilkington, Taraabt, Hernandez, Morrison, Ramirez, Puncheon and Maloney.
Need to see who rotates best out of that lot – any others worth considering?
January 14 at 2:11 pm
Butters says:
Pablo Hernandez and Pog
Puncheon and Ruiz
January 14 at 2:12 pm
Butters says:
Pablo Hernandez and Ruiz is a bit pricier, but also not a bad option
January 14 at 2:13 pm
boro_faithful says:
Yep. Taraabt and Puncheon. Rotate beautifully till the end of the season.
January 14 at 2:13 pm
Santiagounreal says:
AJ and Sess, Snoddy
January 14 at 2:16 pm
Scroobius Mac says:
Wouldn’t want to be planning to bench Sess or AJ 1/2 weeks just a tad too expensive. Snoddy should be on there too.
January 14 at 2:13 pm
Bowstring92 - Torino FC representing from Dublin says:
In defence, Stoke, West Ham and Swansea are good cheap rotation.
In goal, I’m going DDG and Bunn (slight rotation risk with DDG but I’ll take the risk) but good rotation up til around Ruddy’s expected return anyway
January 14 at 2:15 pm
Somebody's gonna get Litt Up! says:
Haters gonna hate. POWER 5!
January 14 at 2:16 pm
Somebody's gonna get Litt Up! says:
But seriously, i like Ramirez & Snodgrass.
January 14 at 2:18 pm
MJ6987 (Atalanta) says:
Slightly different, but if you want to rotate 5th mid / 3rd striker – Taarabt and Berba have a nice rotation I think
January 14 at 2:18 pm
MJ6987 (Atalanta) says:
Or Taarabt / Ruiz if you need cheaper
January 14 at 2:21 pm
Scroobius Mac says:
Taraabt and Berba? I guess they could pass the Marlboro Reds to each other as they swapped places on the bench.
January 14 at 2:24 pm
Doosra - The Noble Order of Extreme Valour- FFS UEFA EPL- Season 1 Award says:
Havana Cigars. Please.
January 14 at 2:10 pm
I will be top by end of season says:
GW24 WC, Read em and weep
Mignolet (Bunn)
Luiz Gibbs Zabaletta (Davies Mariappa)
Bale Mata Michu Fellaini Walcott
RVP Suarez (Pogre)
0 in the bank
January 14 at 2:18 pm
SpinyNorman [*_*] says:
Every time I see those same 7 players in every RMWCT (+ variants of) post, it makes me want to:
a) throw up
b) throw things
c) throw a tantrum
:@
January 14 at 2:11 pm
Timmy Cahill Rules says:
fletch or sturrige ?
January 14 at 2:12 pm
Gaz Downright says:
Half-way into the 3rd episode of Treme it’s starting to pick up speed.
January 14 at 2:12 pm
lfcserg says:
Pearce instead of Mariappa, rest looks pretty solid but try and get stoke def coverage when their fixtures brighten up
January 14 at 2:12 pm
lfcserg says:
reply fail to i will be top bye end of season
January 14 at 2:12 pm
Kags says:
Wanting to get City forward in for Ba long term. Aguero is too pricey. Do we know if Tevez is a HIGH rotation risk or will he start most games?
Thanks.
January 14 at 2:13 pm
Butters says:
Dzeko is in favour atm
January 14 at 2:14 pm
ScoutCast not pearls before swine says:
Well, I don’t KNOW anything, but I’m not touching a City forward unless he’s named Aguero. Dzeko could be worth the gamble at his price but I don’t think there’s any guarantees with he and Tevez’s gametime.
January 14 at 2:14 pm
Kostja says:
this 100%
January 14 at 2:15 pm
isacki - losing makes winning sweeter says:
Tevez is playing well, Mancini will drop him.
January 14 at 2:16 pm
Doosra - The Noble Order of Extreme Valour- FFS UEFA EPL- Season 1 Award says:
*giggles*
January 14 at 2:19 pm
Kags says:
Ha! Thanks guys, Tevez not high on peoples radars then.
January 14 at 2:14 pm
ronh says:
I want more points!!
January 14 at 2:15 pm
Santiagounreal says:
Did anyone get a full house of clean sheets this week?
January 14 at 2:16 pm
Berbilly Gilmore says:
Does the opposite count?
January 14 at 2:16 pm
Santiagounreal says:
The royal flush?
January 14 at 2:18 pm
Berbilly Gilmore says:
It’s certainly a lot of sh*t to flush
January 14 at 2:16 pm
AK- The Citeh Manager says:
3 out of 4, just missed out.
January 14 at 2:26 pm
Jafooli (c) - Up the Jags says:
This for me……
January 14 at 2:16 pm
lfcserg says:
If I had played davies instead of gunter i would of but I dont think anyone expected a swansea cs away at everton and they were very lucky to get one looking at the highlights
January 14 at 2:16 pm
ronh says:
I did, but my wee sister pee’d hers after 20 mins
January 14 at 2:18 pm
isacki - losing makes winning sweeter says:
Every time you bring your family into it I get freaked out
January 14 at 2:20 pm
ronh says:
So you feel uncomfortable around young girls…
January 14 at 2:22 pm
isacki - losing makes winning sweeter says:
Oh no, just anyone carrying your genes.
January 14 at 2:21 pm
In Like Flynn says:
I don’t think I’ve had that this season SU.
January 14 at 2:24 pm
Berbilly Gilmore says:
I did in GW4. Loved that week
http://fantasy.premierleague.c.....history/4/
January 14 at 3:06 pm
rohan says:
Yup, I got the full house..
January 14 at 2:15 pm
AK- The Citeh Manager says:
Sturridge or Lukaku?
Sturridge has Nor, ars, mci, WBA
Lukaku has AVL, eve, TOT, liv
January 14 at 2:16 pm
Kostja says:
Neither unless you are wildcarding after this game
January 14 at 2:16 pm
isacki - losing makes winning sweeter says:
Sturriiiiiiiidge. Brom don’t score too many.
January 14 at 2:16 pm
isacki - losing makes winning sweeter says:
Except against Sunderland.
January 14 at 2:18 pm
AK- The Citeh Manager says:
He’s selfish, he’s 7.3, and he’s playing upfront for Liverpool and I’m without Suarez. Well..
January 14 at 2:19 pm
Kostja says:
You really dont where he will end up playing or how his playing time will look like at this moment in time.
January 14 at 2:20 pm
isacki - losing makes winning sweeter says:
Plus, he probably won’t get rotated despite being the better striker!*
* This will be technically true.
January 14 at 2:17 pm
Doosra - The Noble Order of Extreme Valour- FFS UEFA EPL- Season 1 Award says:
I am having a go with Lukaku again …
January 14 at 2:19 pm
In Like Flynn says:
I hope you’ll both be very happy.
You have mail.
January 14 at 2:20 pm
Doosra - The Noble Order of Extreme Valour- FFS UEFA EPL- Season 1 Award says:
So do you!
January 14 at 2:22 pm
In Like Flynn says:
Cheers Doosra off to read it. TTFN
January 14 at 2:19 pm
AK- The Citeh Manager says:
I’m tempted too.
January 14 at 2:16 pm
juramentardo says:
What will end up being better value Che/Soton DGW or Asn/WH DGW if you picked the right players?
January 14 at 2:17 pm
lfcserg says:
I think che/sotn
January 14 at 2:18 pm
Kostja says:
This has gone pretty well for me so I think this one. I think there is value in the next one as well if you go for the right players.
January 14 at 2:18 pm
Santiagounreal says:
Che/soton if you had Mata (c) and Lambert/Hazard/Lamps/Walters/defenders from each side. I see this next one being a crock of sh*t
January 14 at 2:18 pm
Doolittle says:
Dear me, I suppose it had to come eventually, but I’m having an absolute shocker this week. Not getting Mata for a hit looks stupid in hindsight, but I couldn’t really have anticipated 3 assists against Stoke. Really really need Ba to start, and score, against Southampton, or I’ll be stranded well below the average for the first time since very early on this season. Still, WC after next week!
January 14 at 2:20 pm
Doolittle says:
And I’ve got Wilkinson to come off the bench, giving me one point fewer than I have now.
January 14 at 2:22 pm
Doosra - The Noble Order of Extreme Valour- FFS UEFA EPL- Season 1 Award says:
That is rotten luck.
January 14 at 2:21 pm
MJ6987 (Atalanta) says:
I am in a similar position. Had planned to do Cazorla > Mata (c) but changed my mind after the midweek game to Suarez > Ba (c)
Unfortunately I can seee Torres starting vs Soton now, with Ba saved for Arsenal game
January 14 at 2:47 pm
Doolittle says:
I was thrown off completely by the Swansea game, before that I was 100% set on Silva -> Mata, then Mata -> Cazorla, but ended up just doing Suarez -> Ba. I never usually knee-jerk, and I won’t be doing it again for a while…
(Unless Ba racks up points against Southampton, in which case, I knew what I was doing all along).
January 14 at 2:21 pm
Doosra - The Noble Order of Extreme Valour- FFS UEFA EPL- Season 1 Award says:
Me too. Sorry for your trouble.