The Watchlist – Lukas Podolski
Filed under: The Watchlist - Posted by: Jonty
Arsenal’s double Gameweek 23 is set to increase interest in Lukas Podolski as Fantasy managers look to take advantage of the London side’s visit to Chelsea and a home game with West Ham. Priced at 8.2 in the Fantasy Premier League (FPL) game, Podolski looks a ready-made replacement for Demba Ba, who was snapped up by 228,600 managers ahead of the Blues’ double Gameweek 22. Many of the former Newcastle striker’s owners are already nervous about his long-term value under Chelsea’s rotation-obsessed manager Rafa Benitez, with the suggestion that Fernando Torres will start tonight’s encounter with Southampton. Podolski is a straight swap option in the same price bracket.
Amongst Arsenal’s forwards, Podolski certainly looks the safest option; having cemented a role on the left of an attacking three, he has started all but two of the side’s Premier League matches this season. With 89 points in the Fantasy Premier League (FPL) game he is Arsenal’s highest ranked forward – only out-of-position midfielder Theo Walcott and Santi Cazorla have produced more points. With six goals scored and six assists this season, Podolski has both threat and creativity in his locker and has attracted 11 FPL bonus points, a tally bettered only by Cazorla and equalled by Walcott. In the Sky Sports game, where he is priced at £8.5m, Podolski also represents good value, having notched 88 points.
While Podolski, who has four double-digit points hauls to his name, is primed for investment ahead of the double gameweek he is not too shabby a purchase for the long term as well. Looking ahead, Arsenal have a kind run of fixtures over the next six game weeks (LIV, STO, sun, AVL, tot, EVE) including four home games and a North London derby with Tottenham, which are often high scoring ties. With Mikel Arteta sidelined due to a calf injury, Podolski looks set to be next in line for spot-kicks, according to his manager – furthering his appeal as a mid-price option.
Those investing in his services can also be assured of a strong pedigree, having scored 44 times in his 106 appearances for the German national side. This includes three goals in the 2006 World Cup and a further three at Euro 2008. Prior to joining Arsenal, on a four year deal this summer, he had just recorded his best top flight club haul for FC Cologne, where he scored 18 times and assisted seven goals in 29 Bundesliga appearances.
There is a slight caveat, though. During tight games Podolski is often sacrificed early on for a more defensive minded player. In Arsenal’s 1-1 draw with Southampton in Gameweek 21 he left the pitch on the 57 minute mark and in the following week against Manchester City at home, he departed before the hour once again; while his starting role is not in doubt, there’s every chance Podolski won’t last the full 90 minutes in either match.
Fantasy managers need to assess whether, over two appearances, he’ll be given opportunity to return scores that will surpass the alternatives up front. While Theo Walcott and Santi Cazorla remain firm favourites for the armband, Podolski appears to offer the next best route for those looking to treble up on attacking assets in Wenger’s lineup or avoid using up two midfield slots, with such riches available in that position elsewhere. The injury to Arteta, bringing spot-kicks into the equation, may just seal the deal for some.
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January 16 at 2:35 pm
PC ALLSTARS says:
Right guys which one is best? I’m on my WC.
A) Verm Punch C Cole
B) Demel Guthrie Podolski
Already have Nolan, Santi, Theo.
January 16 at 2:36 pm
Zep - Where's that confounded bridge? says:
B
January 16 at 2:37 pm
SpinyNorman [*_*] says:
http://i45.tinypic.com/ncfuv.jpg
God I love twitter
January 16 at 2:39 pm
The second coming of Moussa Dembele //Berbasaur// says:
January 16 at 2:46 pm
Sporting ABG says:
Viva Chez Vegas!
January 16 at 2:37 pm
Doolittle says:
“It is difficult for one who has got RVP, or is in the process of acquiring him, to build a structured team around his price tag. It will most likely involve a 38 week struggle – if they are unfortunate enough to persist for that long – of changes to the defence and midfield and, for those who act before they think, hits to change their goalkeepers. They may buy players who, in their younger years, they would never even have contemplated stooping to, with Titus Bramble taking his place in a seemingly assured defence. For the majority, enterprise and endeavour would probably never have existed, and if it did, it will have subsided after Aguero went off injured, 10 minutes after they had placed all of their hopes on him. They are the lucky ones. For the rest of us – there is Fantasy Football Scout”.
Better?
January 16 at 2:41 pm
Santiagounreal says:
It is a truth universally acknowledged, that a single man in possession of Marc-Antoine fortune must be in want of a better striker.
January 16 at 2:44 pm
Doolittle says:
Rooney was injured today. Or maybe yesterday, I don’t know”.
January 16 at 2:47 pm
Santiagounreal says:
January 16 at 2:48 pm
Doolittle says:
Is there no way of searching through my old comments on here? I posted one ages ago where I did the opening of Lolita but with Baines.
January 16 at 2:51 pm
Santiagounreal says:
I know, I remember it…one of the funniest comments I’ve read on here!
I’m sure there is some way you can find it…maybe one of the regulars can help, I’m a bit clueless.
January 16 at 2:37 pm
Andrew says:
Luiz>Gibbs
Berb>Podolski
For a 4pt hit?
January 16 at 2:38 pm
Spencer says:
Just the first IMO
January 16 at 2:39 pm
Andrew says:
You think Berb will doing anything against Man City?
January 16 at 2:42 pm
Spencer says:
Just not convinced that Pod will do anything either game.
January 16 at 2:43 pm
Andrew says:
Ok thanks
January 16 at 2:40 pm
sarnaB-erba says:
Chelsea vs Arsenal 2-0 (Luiz 6 gibbs 2)
Arsenal vs WHU 2-1 (Gibbs 2)
Total
Luiz 6 gibbs 4
January 16 at 2:41 pm
Chris_White says:
So you fancy Gibbs for a BP in a 2-0 loss?
January 16 at 2:43 pm
sarnaB-erba says:
Make it 1-0 then if u really want that 1 point from gibbs
January 16 at 2:45 pm
Chris_White says:
Nah, I’d rather take 2-0
January 16 at 2:45 pm
Giggs Boson says:
2pt difference for the worst case. I’ll take those chances
January 16 at 2:44 pm
ILOVEBAPS says:
OR
Che 2 Arse 2
Arse 3 WH 0
Gibbs with 2 assists across both games.
You do the math.
January 16 at 3:03 pm
andylowery says:
I’ll take your money on that definitely not happening, 100-1
January 16 at 2:42 pm
Giggs Boson says:
These are my transfers. So yes imo
January 16 at 2:43 pm
Andrew says:
Was it for a hit?
January 16 at 2:44 pm
Giggs Boson says:
It will be, yes.
January 16 at 2:45 pm
Andrew says:
Ok thanks
January 16 at 2:38 pm
Santi "Arsenal" Cazorla says:
Swansea game looks in doubt?
January 16 at 2:38 pm
Andrew says:
Wales due a big dump of snow Friday.
January 16 at 2:38 pm
Timmy Cahill Rules says:
will remy be added before sat ?
January 16 at 2:44 pm
Crouch Potato says:
Is eligible to play, remains to be seen if he will. Seems a bit soon to me.
January 16 at 2:46 pm
Crouch Potato says:
Sorry, you mean to FPL list. Should defiantly be added by then.
January 16 at 2:54 pm
Timmy Cahill Rules says:
cheers
January 16 at 2:38 pm
sarnaB-erba says:
Who do u think will be the top scoring defender this season ??
Evra is leading now
January 16 at 2:39 pm
sarnaB-erba says:
I mean FPL points , not goals
January 16 at 2:39 pm
SpinyNorman [*_*] says:
Kaspars Gorkss imo
January 16 at 2:42 pm
sarnaB-erba says:
Ryan Nelsen maybe
January 16 at 2:44 pm
CABAYE4 says:
Hooiveld
January 16 at 2:40 pm
The second coming of Moussa Dembele //Berbasaur// says:
Evra will hold it.
January 16 at 2:40 pm
Andrew says:
Probably Baines, Everton must get a couple of penalties between now and the end of the season and he is always going to get assists.
January 16 at 2:41 pm
Chris_White says:
Baines
January 16 at 2:42 pm
Somebody's gonna get Litt Up! says:
Ivanovic
January 16 at 2:43 pm
Giggs Boson says:
Evra. United’s CS sheets will pick up, and he’s already top without them!!
January 16 at 2:45 pm
sarnaB-erba says:
Same here. I have never seen him in the box during set-pieces in last season or before
January 16 at 3:06 pm
Santi "Arsenal" Cazorla says:
zabaleta
January 16 at 2:42 pm
martin_oke says:
Hi,
I would like to buy cheap defender. I’m thinking of Naughton as I heard that BAE will move to chelsea. Any news update regarding this ? And how about the prospect for Naughton ?
January 16 at 2:44 pm
heartsattack says:
Hello,
Untill BAE moves to Chelsea, which he probably wont do imo, do not get Naughton.
January 16 at 2:51 pm
GreennRed says:
A&E ain’t good enough for Chelsea. Decent enough going forward it’s debatable if he’s a better defender than Naughton. Worth noting Spurs good defensive record with Dawson and Naughton for injured Gallas and A&E recently.
January 16 at 2:48 pm
Siva Mohan says:
BAE to Chelsea?? don’t think so.. Baines may move in..
January 16 at 2:42 pm
Somebody's gonna get Litt Up! says:
Taarabt has some brilliant fixtures from GW 25-32.
NOR, swa, MUN, sot, SUN, avl, ful, WIG
January 16 at 2:43 pm
Chris_White says:
It’s QPR. There is no such thing as a brilliant fixture
January 16 at 2:44 pm
Doctor X says:
This
January 16 at 2:44 pm
Andrew says:
And once QPR have bought another 5 attacking players by the end of Jan will he even get a game.
January 16 at 2:45 pm
Somebody's gonna get Litt Up! says:
He is one player who is probably safe this season.
January 16 at 2:48 pm
CABAYE4 says:
Unless he gets sold.
January 16 at 2:46 pm
wakey says:
some nice games there, i bet he’ll enjoy watching them…or do you think he may join in with one or two…
January 16 at 2:47 pm
Somebody's gonna get Litt Up! says:
Nailed on.
January 16 at 2:48 pm
wakey says:
oh he’s nailed on ok…it’s just a matter f wether he joins in whilst he’s out there…
January 16 at 2:46 pm
Giggs Boson says:
He’s on my radar.
January 16 at 2:47 pm
isacki - losing makes winning sweeter says:
Am considering 2 of Ramirez, Taarabt and Maloney.
January 16 at 2:49 pm
FORCA INTER says:
why? just get expesive midfliders who constantly delivering pts…
January 16 at 2:50 pm
isacki - losing makes winning sweeter says:
Rotate them and use the saved money to get either RVP Aguero Cisse + Baines & Zabaleta or RVP Aguero Sturridge + Baines & Evra
January 16 at 2:51 pm
isacki - losing makes winning sweeter says:
(Has to be said I’m only considering this because Swansea look busy with loads of cup games, are tired, and aren’t taking the league so seriously)
January 16 at 2:53 pm
FORCA INTER says:
why 2 expensive defenders?i dont get it…
there is no valute in defence this season at all
i will have Aguero,RVP,Sturridge upfront with Bale,Mata,Walcott,Michu in midfiled
and only might get 1 expesive defender and that could be Zaba or Gibbs
majorty of this season my most expesive defender has costed 4.5M and they served me so well
January 16 at 2:58 pm
isacki - losing makes winning sweeter says:
The only difference between my team and yours would be that I would play one of Ramirez/Taarabt instead of Michu, and play Baines and Evra instead of Zaba and your 4.5m player.
Evra is the top scoring defender with 103, Baines has 92, and that’s with only 4 CS and 3 CS. If that goes up, they will get closer.
Michu has 124. The difference between his score and Ramirez/Taarabt won’t necessarily be so huge my defenders don’t pay it off.
January 16 at 3:00 pm
Giggs Boson says:
You are only person i’ve seen that agrees with me on this approach. I was just about to give up…
January 16 at 3:05 pm
isacki - losing makes winning sweeter says:
I’m fully aware of the risk of being laboured with expensive 2 pointer defenders. If I don’t do this I’ll be as tempted to go the opposite direction with uber cheapies.
But it looks like a points machine to me.
Ironically if anything I am keener on Evra than Baines because his side convert his chances and he scores in open play like a beast.
January 16 at 2:47 pm
AGUEROOOOO!!!!! says:
heavy snow predicted on friday a few PP could happen
January 16 at 2:50 pm
Giggs Boson says:
Undersoil heating and gritting the roads will solve everything. It’s not THAT heavy.
January 16 at 2:52 pm
Somebody's gonna get Litt Up! says:
Where abouts? The met website always seems to crash my browser so i can’t go on it. I know London is predicted light snow.
January 16 at 2:53 pm
ScoutCast not pearls before swine says:
That would be excellent for those with the regular wildcard in their pockets…
January 16 at 2:57 pm
fuml_akimbo says:
Not sure it’ll postpone any PL matches, more the lower divisions, if any.
January 16 at 2:48 pm
Santiagounreal says:
All these Tesco jokes, let’s get back to FPL
Best GK combo?
Turnbull + Stockdale
or
Bunn + A Horse
?
January 16 at 2:48 pm
FORCA INTER says:
very nice article
i am even more conviced in my team for dgw now
Podolski,Cazorla and Walcott ,, should” do real domage
and i might keep Poldy for another fixure as well(before my WC)
January 16 at 2:49 pm
AGUEROOOOO!!!!! says:
you can keep arsenal up to GW25 then get rid 1 or 2
January 16 at 2:51 pm
FORCA INTER says:
that’s my plan
i’ll keep walcott and get rid of other two
January 16 at 2:48 pm
ILOVEBAPS says:
How many hours until we can see some footy?
January 16 at 2:52 pm
Siva Mohan says:
5 more hours..
January 16 at 2:59 pm
ILOVEBAPS says:
Bugger. I’m going to sleep then. I’ll wake to the glorious news of a Ba goal and Chelsea CS
January 16 at 2:48 pm
AGUEROOOOO!!!!! says:
Guys who have luiz are you getting rid or keeping? seems expensive
January 16 at 2:50 pm
Andrew says:
Getting rid for Gibbs
January 16 at 2:53 pm
AGUEROOOOO!!!!! says:
already have gibbs might get rid for wilson hope he is back soon, will free up alot of money
January 16 at 2:55 pm
Sebastian Rooks says:
not worth the price tag imo.. all hype zaba, gibbs, rafael are all better cheaper options in terms of prospect to price ratio luiz wont offer enough going forward in open play as ramires or lampard foray forward.
January 16 at 3:07 pm
Santi "Arsenal" Cazorla says:
got rid for zaba already have gibbs
January 16 at 2:50 pm
Connor's Calling says:
Given i’ve got Gibbs and Walcott already…
would you get:
Sagna (free) [play Punch]
Podolski (-4 points) [play Demel]
January 16 at 2:50 pm
sarnaB-erba says:
2nd option
January 16 at 2:51 pm
Siva Mohan says:
Pod & Demel
January 16 at 2:51 pm
ILOVEBAPS says:
Neither. You have enough Arsenal def cover and Pod not worth a hit. OMO
January 16 at 2:53 pm
Connor's Calling says:
interesting. thanks
Could do Berba – > Dzeko as a 1 week punt instead….?
January 16 at 2:55 pm
Siva Mohan says:
with Aguero back.. is Dzeko nailed in? Lukaku for a 1 week punt imo..
January 16 at 2:57 pm
ILOVEBAPS says:
I like that punt. Stay alert for news on Kun first however. As Siva says too, Lukaku not a bad shout either for a 1 week punt.
January 16 at 2:50 pm
masyuris says:
Which one is better to cover Arsenal-West Ham DGW:
A. Walcott-Gibbs-Cazorla-Demel
B. Walcott-Gibbs-Podolski-Nolan
January 16 at 2:51 pm
Andrew says:
B.
January 16 at 2:53 pm
wakey says:
b
January 16 at 2:55 pm
ILOVEBAPS says:
B. Can’t see a WHU CS and am not enamored with Caz.
January 16 at 2:58 pm
heco87 says:
I’ve got A, so I’ll go with that.
January 16 at 2:51 pm
denial says:
OK, who wants to look at my WC draft?
Bego / Bunn
Baines Davies Demel Cuellar Wilson
Mata Bale Walcott Michu Guthrie
RVP Aguero Sturridge
Good/Bad/Ugly?
January 16 at 2:56 pm
heco87 says:
Yeah, that looks pretty good to me. Guthrie is stinking it out a bit, but I’ll let that one slide. Is that for wcing after this GW?
January 16 at 2:58 pm
denial says:
Yes. Guthrie is dog-shite I know, but it allows me to have Sturridge (cracking value) and Baines (‘cover’ for Fellaini). It really comes down to having either a budget mid or budget forward.
January 16 at 2:58 pm
The Dago says:
Looks like the template after DGW wildcard to me, nothing wrong with that mind you.
January 16 at 2:51 pm
wakey says:
Is Rooney due a return tonight ?..anybody seen any info ?
January 16 at 2:53 pm
Timmy Cahill Rules says:
yes hes back
January 16 at 2:55 pm
wakey says:
Good…He’ll be a great pick if he can get a run…
January 16 at 2:54 pm
Siva Mohan says:
“The Red Devils boss admitted both Wayne Rooney and Nani are set to feature against the Hammers”
January 16 at 2:52 pm
SpinyNorman [*_*] says:
Mata > Arshavin?
(-4)
January 16 at 2:54 pm
Chris_White says:
Sure, why not.
Ba > Jeffers for me. 12 pt hit, but I feel he is due!
January 16 at 2:54 pm
Connor's Calling says:
When’s Bendtner back……..?
January 16 at 2:54 pm
Chu Young Ping Pong says:
Has Remy passed the medical? Surely they didn’t check his head…
January 16 at 2:57 pm
Siva Mohan says:
Harry is not a bad manager…. they may survive this season.. I would like to see them relegated thou!
January 16 at 2:59 pm
Feed the Yak and he will score says:
Old one, you’re not the only one liking Soccer memes on fb..
January 16 at 2:55 pm
mossy says:
any update on cuellars injury?
January 16 at 2:55 pm
PC ALLSTARS says:
Tesco horse burgers what next,
My Lidl Pony!!!!!
January 16 at 2:56 pm
Blue Teets says:
Can any of you gents give me good reason(s) NOT to have Mata in until seasons end?
January 16 at 2:57 pm
FORCA INTER says:
he is season keeper
simple as that really
January 16 at 2:58 pm
heco87 says:
Wouldn’t bank on having any player in from now until seasons end personally. A DGW for some other expensive midfielders, a lack of form, and injury etc could easily change things…. it’s all ifs and buts but he’s certainly a good option at the moment.
January 16 at 2:59 pm
wakey says:
none…
January 16 at 3:00 pm
Blue Teets says:
I thought as much, just trying to find a way around him ha. Cheers
January 16 at 2:56 pm
Giggs Boson says:
Bottom left, new gravatar
http://tinyurl.com/bevu92z
January 16 at 3:00 pm
Ginkapo-Rule No.1: wwkd? says:
What happened to the picture of her in leathers?
January 16 at 3:06 pm
Giggs Boson says:
http://www.truelad.com/Photo/172110#photo
Actually yeah, i don’t like this one. Tacky leather for a day.
January 16 at 3:01 pm
The Dago says:
cant we have something a bit more tacky and revealing?
January 16 at 3:06 pm
ron.44 says:
forgive me, but, who is that young lady?
January 16 at 3:08 pm
Giggs Boson says:
Jenna-louise Coleman
January 16 at 2:56 pm
edgardavids says:
What games are in risk this GW?
January 16 at 2:59 pm
Somebody's gonna get Litt Up! says:
Games where there will be heavy snow. North and midlands most likely. 3rd striker issue could be solved, Podolski FTW!
January 16 at 2:59 pm
Ginkapo-Rule No.1: wwkd? says:
Barnet vs Fleetwood
(Swansea vs Stoke City is most at risk)
January 16 at 3:01 pm
JKisthe1 - A Founder of Berbism says:
might actually be good if that goes. Can bench Michu and play the DGW donkey. Plus we get a Michu DGW.
January 16 at 3:02 pm
Ginkapo-Rule No.1: wwkd? says:
Wouldnt bother me as I can just play Foster. So many fantasy defences would be wrecked
January 16 at 3:03 pm
JKisthe1 - A Founder of Berbism says:
I have no Stoke defence atm anyway so I wouldn’t care either
January 16 at 3:02 pm
Marouannie! Get your guns!!! says:
I’d guess the games that are furthest west. So Swans, Liv and Wigan.
January 16 at 2:58 pm
masyuris says:
A. What do you think the FPL price for Remy? 6.0?
B. Will he play as lone striker or winger?
January 16 at 2:59 pm
Somebody's gonna get Litt Up! says:
6.5/7
January 16 at 3:01 pm
masyuris says:
very expensive for a regelated club candidate
January 16 at 3:00 pm
Siva Mohan says:
5.5, Striker
January 16 at 2:58 pm
The second coming of Moussa Dembele //Berbasaur// says:
So this is the team my transfers will give me in 3-4 GWs, going to take a few punts. What do you think?
Szczez–Bunn
Clichy–Azpi–Davies–Demel–Martin
Bale–Mata–Fellaini–Hernandez–Taraabt
RVP–Aguero–Cisse
Can Hernandez be an adequate replacement for Michu?
January 16 at 3:01 pm
Feed the Yak and he will score says:
you are planning to rotate Hernandez and Taarabt?
January 16 at 3:03 pm
The second coming of Moussa Dembele //Berbasaur// says:
yep, they rotate reasonably well.
January 16 at 2:59 pm
Paz12 says:
Anyone else see the Twitter rumours and reports of match fixing in La Liga? Imagine the controversy!
January 16 at 2:59 pm
JKisthe1 - A Founder of Berbism says:
Best defender for 5.4 for the next 2 weeks? Have 3 Arsenal plus O’Brien. Another Hammer (Reid/Demel) or is there a better option?
January 16 at 3:01 pm
The second coming of Moussa Dembele //Berbasaur// says:
Debuchy
January 16 at 3:04 pm
denial says:
Dawson.
January 16 at 3:01 pm
Gopher: good FPL season so far! says:
Distin (sot WBA AVL)
January 16 at 3:03 pm
Chris_White says:
Debuchy/Cameron
January 16 at 3:05 pm
JKisthe1 - A Founder of Berbism says:
Debuchy better than a DGWer though?
January 16 at 3:16 pm
G-G-Granville says:
Tompkins
January 16 at 3:17 pm
JKisthe1 - A Founder of Berbism says:
already got O’Brien. Wondering if Reid is a better option than Tomkins? Is West Ham defence worth doubling on?
January 16 at 3:01 pm
FORCA INTER says:
why i see Cisse in so manny teams?
did i miss something or? guy is compleatly out of form this season (just like Jelavic)
you expecting him to came good again?
January 16 at 3:02 pm
Paz12 says:
The reason is he is now moved to a central strikers role in the absence of Ba (which is where he played to such good effect last January) rather than out wide.
However I don’t see it myself, at least not until HBA is back from injury and Pardew buys a replacement thats better than Marveaux for the other wing to support Cisse.
January 16 at 3:02 pm
Feed the Yak and he will score says:
surely better with Ba gone and key midfielders returning from injury..
January 16 at 3:02 pm
The second coming of Moussa Dembele //Berbasaur// says:
I think he’ll come good.
January 16 at 3:04 pm
Siva Mohan says:
back to his best position.. he may score few.. very expensive.. I am staying away from him..