January
17

The Digest – Gameweek 22

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The line can finally be drawn under double Gameweek 22 after last night’s events at the Bridge. Chelsea and Southampton both occupy our thoughts here, as we look at the Saints’ main man up top in addition to the value offered throughout their side, while the uncertainty over Chelsea’s lone striker situation continues to plague us.

The Player

A double Gameweek 22 was an obvious selling point prior to last Saturday’s deadline but Rickie Lambert’s displays across the course of the campaign have more than merited our consideration before now. Goals in each of the Saints’ pair of fixtures merely cemented his position as the top value outfield player in the Fantasy Premier League (FPL) game this season and propelled Lambert into fifth position in the forward standings on 109 points. What’s remarkable is that in spite of his 10 goals, four assists and 16 bonus points, Lambert has never really been afforded a bandwagon of his own – starting at a lowly 6.0, he’s risen just 0.4 in price so far.

As Adkins’ side go from strength to strength, their reliance on Lambert is becoming more obvious as the Gameweeks go by – he has played a part in seven of their 10 strikes from Gameweek 14 onwards, courtesy of five goals and a pair of assists. Although he dropped to the bench for only the third time last night, Adkins revealed this was part of a pre-match plan as he looked to bring Lambert on later in the game – his tactics proven spot on as the hitman notched within three minutes of his introduction. Indeed, Lambert has now scored in two of his three sub appearances, demonstrating his ability to produce within a limited time frame.

Last night’s goal at the Bridge means Lambert has now registered goals against each of the top three this term; highlighting his fixture-proof appeal as Adkins’ side prepare to face both Manchester clubs in the next four Gameweeks. With a home game against Everton and a trip to Wigan also on his short-term agenda, Lambert’s scoring form – aided by spot-kick duties and a share of set-pieces – is making a persuasive case for his inclusion in our squads. While many Fantasy managers are looking at five man midfields comprising the likes of Michu and Marouane Fellaini, Lambert’s stats may sway many back to a 3-4-3; not only has be outscored Fellaini over the season by three points, he has now registered six points more than the Swansea star from Gameweek 3 onwards. Food for thought, perhaps, for those looking for ways to save budget with their winter wildcards.

The Team

With 28 goals conceded in their opening 10 league fixtures, Southampton’s return to the top-flight earned them the tag of early-season whipping boys as Nigel Adkins’ side struggled to acclimatise to the lofty heights of the Premier League. Since Jack Cork’s midfield return from injury in Gameweek 11, the defensive turnaround has been remarkable, however, with just 12 goals conceded in the subsequent 12 fixtures highlighting their increased resolve.

Many Fantasy managers have perhaps been deterred from investing in Adkins’ backline due to those first few results but, with their 4-2-3-1 system finally clicking, the full-backs have been afforded plenty opportunity to bomb forward and lend weight to the attacks. Nathaniel Clyne’s assist last night was his third in 10 appearances and with three clean sheets also thrown in for good measure over that period, his 4.0 price tag looks strong value, given his propensity to pick up points at both ends of the pitch.

The extra resilience hasn’t been detrimental to their attacking endeavours, either – 14 goals in the first 10 have been followed by 16 in the next 12. While Lambert has benefitted more than most, Jason Puncheon’s cut-price appeal came to the fore once again last night as the winger continues to prove just why he’s a popular cheap midfielder around these parts. Having started all but one game since Gameweek 7, his consistency of game time has proven crucial to his appeal and with attacking returns produced against the likes of United, Arsenal and Chelsea so far this term, he’s demonstrated his fixture-proof appeal within Adkins’ improving side.

Despite the loss of influential skipper Adam Lallana to a knee injury in Gameweek 16, the Saints have regrouped and have lost just once in the subsequent six, with Gaston Ramirez and Jay Rodrigues also chipping in with key contributions. Clyne, Puncheon and Lambert remain the most likely protagonists, however, and while the clashes with City and United are less than enticing, those Fantasy managers who loaded up on Saints coverage for the double may now think twice over offloading any of the trio given their flourishing form.

The Talking Point

Demba Ba’s owners sighed with relief last night when the line-ups arrived from Stamford Bridge. Rafa Benitez’s obsession with rotation had many anticipating a drop to the bench for the former Newcastle man but his inclusion in the starting XI afforded Ba the chance to notch once again – it’s three goals in four appearances in all competitions now since he arrived from St James’ Park earlier this month.

Indeed, Ba has now been omitted only once from the first XI over that quartet of fixtures – problems with his hamstring and knee forced him out of the Capital One Cup clash with Swansea, as Fernando Torres lead the line despite suffering from a stomach bug. Handed just 32 minutes over the double Gameweek, Torres seems to have dropped down the pecking order as Benitez looks to the in-form Ba to grab the goals but Rafa’s admission earlier in the week that he will “manage” Ba’s long-term knee condition remains an issue for the Senegal striker’s Fantasy owners.

There’s two ways to look at Ba’s likely chance of a start at home to Arsenal on Sunday. The first suggests that his form, allied with the fact that the clash is not until Sunday, should give Benitez plenty time to rest him for the Gunners game – the other school of thought suggests that the interim-manager may reckon Torres is far fresher, given their recent respective game times.

The very fact that this quandary exists, however, highlights our Fantasy frustration. Ba, clearly, is the form player and has been one of the most consistent Fantasy assets this season – up to third in the FPL forward standings, he’s more than capable of producing the goods in any given Gameweek but it seems there will always be a risk with Benitez at the helm.

With Roberto Mancini’s tinkering up front also an issue over at City, many may decide it’s just not worth the hassle or risk investing in Chelsea’s attack; with alternatives such as Robin Van Persie and Luis Suarez nailed-on options by comparison, leaving ourselves at the mercy of Benitez’s rotational whims is a risky business. Granted, the pay-off could be substantial if Ba continues to stave off Torres’ threat but that weekly wait for the teamsheets can only lead to nervous dispositions – hardly conducive to our Fantasy planning as the season starts to heat up.

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1,210 Responses to “The Digest – Gameweek 22”

  1. January 17 at 6:43 pm

    Hutton dressed as Lahm says:

    Who to play????

    Pienaar @ Sothampton
    or
    Puncheon v Everton

    Jussi
    Azpilli Zabaletta Clyne
    Mata Cazorla Nolan ???
    RVP Suarez Podolski

    Begovic ??? Nelsen Lowton

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    1. January 17 at 6:46 pm

      bish bash bosh says:

      Puncheon

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      1. January 17 at 6:50 pm

        Hutton dressed as Lahm says:

        Im thinking that too??

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    2. January 17 at 6:51 pm

      Nick says:

      Go with your gut, but I’d probably hedge it up a bit and go with pienaar, tbh. RMT tool agrees as well if that helps…

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    3. January 17 at 6:51 pm

      Doolittle says:

      I’d go Pienaar, but it might be Evertonian bias.

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  2. January 17 at 6:44 pm

    bring on Real Madrid ! says:

    re : any idea we will be informed abt the games called off by sat morning ie before deadline ?

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    1. January 17 at 6:45 pm

      Abhishek says:

      ?

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    2. January 17 at 6:45 pm

      Hutton dressed as Lahm says:

      Yes

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    3. January 17 at 6:45 pm

      Zat Knight Rises says:

      Would like to think travelling fans would be informed before 1130 but not sure

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  3. January 17 at 6:44 pm

    jorel says:

    any news on fletcher??

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  4. January 17 at 6:45 pm

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    Millionaire Club qualifying safety score for no hits was 62, 3 more weeks of qualifying.

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    1. January 17 at 6:45 pm

      Abhishek says:

      :)

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  5. January 17 at 6:45 pm

    Hutton dressed as Lahm says:

    Bring on the orange football!!!

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    1. January 17 at 6:46 pm

      █▓▒░ Hanamichi ░▒▓█ says:

      :D
      From Russia With Love

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    2. January 17 at 6:48 pm

      Crouch Potato says:

      Lets get Tangoed!

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  6. January 17 at 6:45 pm

    jimski says:

    If (bif if) the snow looked not to be affecting things, and Aguero looked likely to play, which is better?

    A) Mata -> Cazorla
    B) Mata/Berb -> Aguero/Wilshere (-4)

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    1. January 17 at 7:02 pm

      CoYi says:

      Couple of BIG ifs right there…..

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  7. January 17 at 6:46 pm

    Super-Hans says:

    Hi, guys.

    Could I bother you with my thoughts around my team? I have two free transfers, but I don’t have a clear idea what to do.

    Begovich – Schwarzer
    Turner – Clyne – Nelsen – Tomkins – Davies
    Mata – Walcott – Bale – Sterling – Silva
    vPersie – Suarez – Berbatov

    Got 0.0 in the bank, so no one in defence can be swapped for an arsenal defender unless I sell a striker or midfielder. And I would like to field all five in the midfield and vPersie and Suarez up front. So it’s a defender and a goalie that I need. Szezny and Demel, but I’m short on cash. I could sell Berbatov and schwarzer and buy Szenzy and Cole/Chamack/Paulista, but I don’t know who is going to start. And playing three up front means I have to bench Sterling. And I think he could do well against Norwich if he starts….!
    What do you guys think? What would you have done if you had two free transfers?

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    1. January 17 at 6:49 pm

      Zat Knight Rises says:

      Silva to joe cole and nelson to Gibbs. Just an idea. Know silvas got decent fixtures coming up so that might not appeal to you

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      1. January 17 at 6:52 pm

        Super-Hans says:

        I am playing my WC after this gw, so that would not be a problem. silva is still 9.4, so would not lose any money on him. The only thing is that I think he could do well against a Fulham that don’t travel to well.
        What about Schwarzer and Berbatov to Szenzy and a cheap striker I will bench? But that would only give me two Arsenal players….and one from West-Ham…!

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        1. January 17 at 6:59 pm

          Zat Knight Rises says:

          I’m a bit of a DGW addict ( had 6 last week and 5 for this week). I agree about silva, good fixtures, maybe tough to drop.if your dropping berb for a cheapo, how about using that money on getting Gibbs. Also , Swansea stoke game is supposedly most at risk of being postponed so you may be left playing Schwarzer. Just something to consider.

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          1. January 17 at 7:03 pm

            Super-Hans says:

            yeah. Right now I am thinking of selling Scwarzer and Berbatov and buying szcenzy and a striker from 6.7 or less. But who? And is two from arsenal enough? I can afford all of the strikers from WH, but who will play? And will they get me more points than Sterling? ;)
            Not easy…! And point hits are not an option…! Don’t do those! :) So a defender is hard to get when I am selling a goalie and berbatov….

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            1. January 17 at 7:10 pm

              Zat Knight Rises says:

              Who am I to give u advice. I’m a top 10000 guy not a top100 guy!!!!!

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              1. January 17 at 7:12 pm

                Super-Hans says:

                Pure luck, mate. Your guess is as good as mine. Cheers for your advices.

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  8. January 17 at 6:46 pm

    Nick says:

    The RMT tool is advising me to VC Gibbs over RVP. Is this madness or should I follow it?

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    1. January 17 at 6:47 pm

      █▓▒░ Hanamichi ░▒▓█ says:

      Dont choose (C) and (VC) in the same team, if Arsenal game is called off, you…:)

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      1. January 17 at 6:47 pm

        Nick says:

        Good point. I should have learnt my lesson by now from the Aguero (c) Silva (vc) from last year…..

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        1. January 17 at 6:50 pm

          Mull- Bring back the old bonus points system!!! says:

          You got off lightly that week. I had Aguero captain and Ba as vice captain who scored -1 :lol:

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          1. January 17 at 6:52 pm

            Nick says:

            Now that is bad luck… :lol:

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      2. January 17 at 6:49 pm

        jimski says:

        Well, at least Arsenal have two games. Unlikely *both* will be off.

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        1. January 17 at 6:50 pm

          Hutton dressed as Lahm says:

          True, and the second one is the easier game

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          1. January 17 at 6:51 pm

            Nick says:

            Good point.

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        2. January 17 at 6:52 pm

          █▓▒░ Hanamichi ░▒▓█ says:

          Hmm I didnt think about that

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      3. January 17 at 6:56 pm

        thegame says:

        sound advice (Y)

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  9. January 17 at 6:46 pm

    Henry Hill says:

    Anyone think Suarez will celebrate the next time he scores by diving in front of Rodgers?

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    1. January 17 at 7:03 pm

      Diego Forlans Hair is Dreamy says:

      think, nay. hope, yay!

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  10. January 17 at 6:47 pm

    Crouch Potato says:

    Darren Fletcher to miss rest of season, ssn.

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    1. January 17 at 6:47 pm

      █▓▒░ Hanamichi ░▒▓█ says:

      wtf :shock:

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      1. January 17 at 6:49 pm

        Crouch Potato says:

        Needs surgery to treat his medical condition.

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        1. January 17 at 6:57 pm

          Crouch Potato says:

          Correction, has had surgery to tread medical condition.

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          1. January 17 at 6:58 pm

            Crouch Potato says:

            treat

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    2. January 17 at 6:48 pm

      Henry Hill says:

      SSN have Faurlin as one of the potential departures from QPR this window, terrible mistake by Harry if he lets him go.

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      1. January 17 at 6:52 pm

        Crouch Potato says:

        Harry was interviewed re this and stated unless they were to get in 2 or 3 top midfielders he would not be going anywhere. I think a club made an approach, but QPR have not made him available.

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    3. January 17 at 6:51 pm

      Gimli son of Gloin says:

      A real pity. Horrible to see such a good professional have the best years of his career destroyed by sickness and injuries.

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      1. January 17 at 6:52 pm

        Crouch Potato says:

        It sure is,

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    4. January 17 at 6:52 pm

      King Nil Miss ✩ says:

      That´s a shame…

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  11. January 17 at 6:47 pm

    GuusMourEss says:

    Which teams have you avoided their players thus far? Mine happens to be West Brom, QPR, Aston Villa & Wigan I think & until last GW Norwich. Last season it was only Wigan I think

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    1. January 17 at 6:49 pm

      jimski says:

      QPR and Villa.

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      1. January 17 at 6:51 pm

        GuusMourEss says:

        I guess a lot of teams will avoid these two. Relegation candidates

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    2. January 17 at 6:52 pm

      Zat Knight Rises says:

      Just Wigan this season for me.

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    3. January 17 at 6:53 pm

      Doolittle says:

      QPR, Villa, Wigan, Newcastle.

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      1. January 17 at 6:57 pm

        GuusMourEss says:

        Newcastle is a bit interesting but I get it

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    4. January 17 at 6:53 pm

      Gimli son of Gloin says:

      Wigan and Villa

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    5. January 17 at 6:57 pm

      Scroobius Mac says:

      Newcastle and Norwich.

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  12. January 17 at 6:48 pm

    The Mighty Slovenian says:

    Haven’t been around last couple of days. What’s the verdict – JCole or Nolan?

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    1. January 17 at 6:51 pm

      Paz12 says:

      Noble.

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  13. January 17 at 6:48 pm

    Malcolm Tucker for England Manager says:

    I think i may have lost it.
    Considering a front seven this week of

    Fellaini Michu bale Cole Walcott
    Aguero sturridge (RVP)

    Please talk me out of it

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    1. January 17 at 6:50 pm

      Andy1 says:

      You are stupid

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      1. January 17 at 6:50 pm

        Malcolm Tucker for England Manager says:

        Thank you for your eloquent analysis

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        1. January 17 at 6:52 pm

          Krisbee says:

          Haha

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      2. January 17 at 6:53 pm

        King Nil Miss ✩ says:

        And this makes you what?

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    2. January 17 at 6:53 pm

      Doolittle says:

      No no no, it’s Van Persie!!!! Think of what you’re saying!!!

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      1. January 17 at 6:55 pm

        Malcolm Tucker for England Manager says:

        Problem is i am way behind in the mini league so it could be a balls to the wall genius play.
        Or stupid, as a great scholar once said ;-)

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    3. January 17 at 6:54 pm

      Gimli son of Gloin says:

      Na you just don’t bench RVP. Ever. He’ll score like.

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    4. January 17 at 6:55 pm

      King Nil Miss ✩ says:

      No, gamble with one of Sturridge or Aguero, but don´t do anything that forces you to bench RvP… EVER!

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    5. January 17 at 6:56 pm

      r0binh0 says:

      1. Michu has scored 1 in 5 and is playing against one of the better defences in the Prem
      2. RvP has 5 goals and 3 assists in his last 5
      3. Man U usually put a few past Spurs
      4. You are stupid

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    6. January 17 at 6:58 pm

      thegame says:

      i can see why the thought to bench RVP would run thru your mind

      but i just one q – how many games in a row does he have score or assist to make you think its not worth it?

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    7. January 17 at 7:18 pm

      Malcolm Tucker for England Manager says:

      Sorry guys, my phone died. Thanks for the responses

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  14. January 17 at 6:49 pm

    Elf and Witness says:

    sports.williamhill.com/bet/en-gb/betting/e/3962926/sp/Premier-League-Game-To-Be-Called-Off-This-Weekend-(18th-21st-January).html

    Odds of a game being called off?

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    1. January 17 at 6:51 pm

      I Like Small Butts & I Can Lie says:

      Evens

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    2. January 17 at 6:57 pm

      Fantasy Football Friend says:

      That’s put my mind at rest a little, they usually know what they’re talking about.

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  15. January 17 at 6:51 pm

    Krisbee says:

    Who would you bench from

    Mata bale fellani Walcott Michu
    RVP ba Podolski

    Was gonna bench ba but I think there was goals galore in the Chelsea vs arsenal game last year!?

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    1. January 17 at 6:52 pm

      I Like Small Butts & I Can Lie says:

      Bale

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    2. January 17 at 6:54 pm

      ronburgundy says:

      I’m in a similar predicament. Thinking bale, Fellaini or Ba

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    3. January 17 at 6:54 pm

      Doolittle says:

      The snow in Swansea might make the decision for you.

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    4. January 17 at 6:56 pm

      harris says:

      i have simialar dilemma, i have all of the above except from pod as i have lambert, i was thinking of benching michu as stoke are hard to break down but any could haunt u. maybe ba as well after starting two matches in a row and torres might start

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  16. January 17 at 6:52 pm

    joker7 says:

    Is Remy even listed yet – how much is he ?

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    1. January 17 at 6:53 pm

      The Mighty Slovenian says:

      6.0

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      1. January 17 at 6:54 pm

        Timmy Cahill Rules says:

        bargain

        im getting him sat morning

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        1. January 17 at 7:00 pm

          Crouch Potato says:

          Has played little football, may be wise to hold out.

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    2. January 17 at 6:53 pm

      Zat Knight Rises says:

      6

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    3. January 17 at 6:53 pm

      emperikal says:

      Yes and 6.0M

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    4. January 17 at 6:55 pm

      Hutton dressed as Lahm says:

      Not sure if it makes him a bargain or Taraabt more of a bargain?

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      1. January 17 at 6:58 pm

        Timmy Cahill Rules says:

        how about both

        could see qpr going on a strong run

        2 great diffs

        could work

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  17. January 17 at 6:53 pm

    Dufflinks says:

    Any players likely to go up 2 points in value before the deadline? Podolski maybe, but any others?

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    1. January 17 at 6:58 pm

      harris says:

      gibbs walcott sturridge? unless most wait the snow effect on saturday

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  18. January 17 at 6:55 pm

    Doolittle says:

    Sorry guys, hate reposting, but didn’t get many responses earlier, and really can’t decide what to do. WC next week, so it’s a one week team.

    Jussi
    Sagna/O’Brien/Clyne
    Bale/Walcott/Fellaini/Silva
    RVP/Berba/Ba

    Subs: Begovic/Puncheon/Wilkinson/Cuellar

    Thinking of getting Podolski, but who to ditch out of Ba and Berba? Would ideally be Berba, but Ba’s rotation risk hangs heavy. Anything worth a hit?

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    1. January 17 at 6:56 pm

      Doolittle says:

      2.2 in the bank btw.

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    2. January 17 at 6:56 pm

      Doolittle says:

      I’m tempted to get Suarez back in, he doesn’t half like playing Norwich…

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    3. January 17 at 6:58 pm

      The second coming of Moussa Dembele //Berbasaur// says:

      I’m holding onto Berba for a little longer. I’ve got my eye on West Ham at home next week.

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      1. January 17 at 6:59 pm

        Doolittle says:

        WC next week, so this really is a one week team.

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        1. January 17 at 7:03 pm

          The second coming of Moussa Dembele //Berbasaur// says:

          Hmm, i don’t fancy our chances at City on Sat so maybe lose Berba then. Kind of hoping its postponed due to snow so we can play them when we’re hopefully in better form

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          1. January 17 at 7:04 pm

            Doolittle says:

            Yeah this snow threat is putting me off Berba too, he’s the only player I’ve got who’s in an area seemingly threatened.

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    4. January 17 at 7:02 pm

      Itssnowjoke says:

      Berba to Podolski

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  19. January 17 at 6:55 pm

    emperikal says:

    Best move this week? Already have Walcott and Gibbs and wildcarding after this week.

    a) Bale > Cazorla (will only lost 0.1M in getting him back next week)

    b) Ramirez > Wilshere

    c) Hernandez > Podolski

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    1. January 17 at 7:02 pm

      ccc says:

      c imo

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  20. January 17 at 6:55 pm

    joker7 says:

    A) Bale > Cazorla

    or

    B) Ba > Podolski

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    1. January 17 at 6:57 pm

      I Like Small Butts & I Can Lie says:

      A if you won’t lose much on getting Bale back. Not sure his fixtures are all that great.

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      1. January 17 at 7:02 pm

        ccc says:

        Which ever loses you the least amount of value

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        1. January 17 at 7:16 pm

          joker7 says:

          wont loose value on either player – my gut is telling me torres is gonna start this weekend so am thinking Ba > Podolski.

          + he may go up by another 0.1m before Sat / Sun

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  21. January 17 at 6:57 pm

    tommys says:

    Lampard and Remy for Lambert and Young???

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  22. January 17 at 6:57 pm

    conord says:

    dzeko or ba im thinking dzeko

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    1. January 17 at 6:59 pm

      Upson Downings says:

      I have both and thinking of doing Ba > Podolski.

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    2. January 17 at 7:01 pm

      Doolittle says:

      Dzeko

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  23. January 17 at 6:59 pm

    Krisbee says:

    What does before and after transfers mean on the RMT tool? Does it mean benching of players?

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    1. January 17 at 6:59 pm

      Krisbee says:

      Or is it based on the removing and adding of players?

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      1. January 17 at 7:00 pm

        Krisbee says:

        Actually what a dumb question ignore!

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  24. January 17 at 6:59 pm

    r0binh0 says:

    Ivanovic/Luiz->Gibbs for a hit. Worth it?

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    1. January 17 at 7:02 pm

      Zat Knight Rises says:

      Gives you some £ spare for next week to play about with. Think I’d do it

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    2. January 17 at 7:06 pm

      ccc says:

      I like it

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  25. January 17 at 6:59 pm

    The Joker says:

    Should i do Sterling –> Nolan (-4pts) and play Nolan instead of Puncheon?

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    1. January 17 at 7:01 pm

      thegame says:

      only if your set on ditching sterling long term and keeping nolan

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      1. January 17 at 7:05 pm

        The Joker says:

        Playing WC right after DGW. Don’t plan on keeping Nolan. :/

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        1. January 17 at 7:06 pm

          thegame says:

          im not a fan of sterling. But i fancy liverpool to stuff norwich – if the game is not called off that is. Alot of snow predicted in liverpool from tomoro

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    2. January 17 at 7:03 pm

      ccc says:

      only if you do not plan on have Sterling again soon

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    3. January 17 at 7:03 pm

      onionbarje says:

      might as well.

      • 0 replies
       
  26. January 17 at 7:00 pm

    UKG says:

    Just read the Suarez article. I’m ditching the prat after Norwich anyway as playing wc next gw, assuming Rodgers won’t drop him for Norwich?!

    • 4 replies
     
    1. January 17 at 7:01 pm

      Doolittle says:

      Doubt it, his record against them is scary.

      • 0 replies
       
    2. January 17 at 7:03 pm

      harris says:

      if he is to be dropped it would be vs norwich, an ‘easy’ match

      but i think he might be fined and not miss a match

      • 0 replies
       
    3. January 17 at 7:04 pm

      ccc says:

      Rodgers will probably fine him, not drop him.

      • 0 replies
       
    4. January 17 at 7:06 pm

      Itssnowjoke says:

      What article?

      • 0 replies
       
  27. January 17 at 7:01 pm

    ★A-O-Chamberlain★ COYG ★ says:

    How likely is this Cavani to Arsenal transfer to actually happen? I’m getting a little over excited about it although I do also think it won’t happen!

    • 2 replies
     
    1. January 17 at 7:03 pm

      Zat Knight Rises says:

      Wenger splashing the cash on a top player at the top of his game? Just don’t see it happening

      • 0 replies
       
    2. January 17 at 7:05 pm

      Doolittle says:

      No disrespect to Arsenal, but he could join any club in world football. I’d be very surprised.

      • 0 replies
       
  28. January 17 at 7:02 pm

    onionbarje says:

    What is everyone’s opinion on Remy. Potential Bargain or Flop

    • 1 reply
     
      1. January 17 at 7:03 pm

        onionbarje says:

        how would that work

        • 1 reply
         
        1. January 17 at 7:04 pm

          Doolittle says:

          He’s got the potential to be either. I reckon bargain though.

          • 0 replies
           
  29. January 17 at 7:02 pm

    hossuck says:

    Would I regret Swapping Michu > Walcott long term?

    • 2 replies
     
    1. January 17 at 7:03 pm

      Zat Knight Rises says:

      Yes

      • 0 replies
       
    2. January 17 at 7:04 pm

      ccc says:

      Michu has been more of a reliable fpl asset

      • 0 replies
       
  30. January 17 at 7:02 pm

    phil.lfc - we need the CL, the CL needs us! says:

    IF games are off on the weekend will we know it b4 the deadline?

    • 1 reply
     
    1. January 17 at 7:05 pm

      onionbarje says:

      They would most likely be called off on Friday, but it is hard to say really.

      • 1 reply
       
      1. January 17 at 7:09 pm

        Feanor says:

        We should know on Saturday morning if those days games are cancelled.

        • 0 replies
         

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Goalkeepers

Player Club Factors
No Change Hart MCI B, Vs
Up Cech CHE B, Vs
Up Robles WIG C, Vs, £
No Change Lloris TOT C, Vs
No Change Foster WBA C, Vs
No Change Vorm SWA C, Vs
No Change Mignolet SUN B, Vs
No Change De Gea MUN A
Up Boruc SOT B, Vs, £
No Change Jääskeläinen WHM A
No Change Begovic STO C
No Change Howard EVE A

Defenders

Player Club Factors
No Change Kompany MCI B, Vs, Rest
No Change Vertonghen TOT A, Vs, Rest
Up Luiz CHE A, Vs, Rest
No Change Baines EVE A
Up Boyce WIG C, Vs, OoP
Down Bassong NOR B, Vs
Up McAuley WBA C, Vs
Down Johnson LIV B
Up Jones MUN A
No Change Sagna ARS B
Up Huth STO C
No Change Cuéllar SUN B, Vs, £
No Change Rangel SWA C, Vs
Up Clyne SOT B, Vs, £

Midfielders

Player Club Factors
Up Bale TOT A, Vs
No Change Mata CHE C, Vs, Rest
Up Walcott ARS C, OoP
Up Hazard CHE B, Vs, Rest, Inj
Up Maloney WIG B, Vs, £
No Change Y Touré MCI B, Vs
No Change Silva MCI B, Vs, Inj
No Change Fellaini EVE C
No Change Coutinho LIV B
Up Morrison WBA C, Vs
Down Cazorla ARS C
No Change Snodgrass NOR B
Up Kagawa MUN B, Rest
Up Walters STO B
Down Lallana SOT C, Vs
Down Sissoko NEW C

Forwards

Player Club Factors
Up Tevez MCI A, Vs, Rest
Up Koné WIG B, Vs, £
Down van Persie MUN A, Vs
Up Sturridge LIV B
Up Lukaku WBA B, Vs, Rest
Up Benteke AVL A
Down Aguero MCI B, Vs, Inj
Up Rodriguez SOT A, Vs, £
Up Defoe TOT B, Vs, Rest
Down Lambert SOT C, Vs
Down Rooney MUN C
Up Carroll WHM A, VsX
Up Ba CHE C, Vs, Rest
Down Berbatov FUL C
Up Cissé NEW B
Down Remy QPR B

Selection Factors

A, B, C Current Form
Vs Favourable Fixtures
VsX Unfavourable Fixtures
Rest Rotation Risk
Inj Injured/Returning from Injury
OoP Out of Position
£ Potential Bargain
Sus Suspended/Near Suspension

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