The Stock Check – Wednesday
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An ten-minute avalanche ensures that another double Gameweek delivers big returns as Arsenal’s key attacking assets come good. Over at the Liberty Stadium meanwhile, Swansea’s progress to the Capital One Cup Final is somewhat overshadowed by an extraordinary sending off for Eden Hazard. Here’s the Stock Check on Wednesday’s action…
On the Up
Lukas Podolski
Having missed Sunday’s clash through illness, the German chose the second fixture of the double Gameweek to deliver his biggest haul of the season, including a trio of quick-fire assists. Whilst he was again replaced for the fifth match running, with three home fixtures in the next four and in this form, Podolski will surely go on earning new suitors and enjoy a further price rise prior to next week’s midweek deadline.
Theo Walcott
Backed with the armband by so many Fantasy managers, Walcott delivered once again with his second goal of the Gameweek, plus the assist for Giroud’s first goal. Walcott’s consistency is there to be admired: he’s scored six goals in his last seven starts and has only failed to return in one of those matches. Regardless of whether he plays as a striker or winger, Walcott is potent.
Santi Cazorla
Arsenal’s playmaker had failed to notch since his stunning hat-trick at Reading but timed his return to the scoresheet for the double Gameweek. While he has now moved on to eight goals and assists for the season, with Walcott continuing to stream returns, only those looking for a differential or brave enough to double on Arsenal’s attacking assets, will surely consider Cazorla over Walcott right now.
Olivier Giroud
Against the odds, the Frenchman started both double Gameweek fixtures and tonight delivered unlikely returns. The brace moved him on to eight goals for the season and, at 7.8, he’s comes in cheaper than Lucas Podolski. For those looking to back the Gunners over their three home fixtures in four, Giroud is yet another differential option to consider, although his security of starts remain in question.
Going Down
The West Ham Defence
Backed with double Gameweek investment, few would have expected returns from the trip to the Emirates but, having leaked five goals, the Hammers back four has conceded 12 in their last six league outings. It’s one clean sheet in twelve and Sam Allardyce will surely make an improvement at the back a priority having regularly emphasised the need to build survival plans on shut-outs.
Joe Cole
Having notched in Saturday’s league outing with QPR, Cole was rested to the bench tonight as he continues to build his fitness on his return to regular action. While the decision to preserve Cole is understandable, it will dent the confidence of would-be investors who will now likely reserve judgement until Cole has strung together further consecutive appearances.
Eden Hazard
Dismissed for what appeared to be a kick on a Swansea City ball-boy, the Belgian will serve a violent conduct charge that will come with a three-match ban that will see him miss league matches against Reading and Newcastle. We can only wait the fall-out to see if any further action will be taken which could see the ban increased. The dismissal capped a night to forget for Rafa Benitez who started with Demba Ba up front but saw his side frustrated by the defiant Swans.
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January 24 at 10:03 am
Three Badgers on a Shirt says:
I’m sure I won’t be the first person to ask this, but are the Pod owners out there going to stick or twist? Was all set to transfer him out for Fletcher, but now… I’m not so sure. Playing 3-5-2 with RVP the other forward.
January 24 at 10:05 am
tw - CL + Europa groups have been announced! click my link for details says:
twist cuz im on my wc. bringing in aguero and studge for him and lambert
January 24 at 10:08 am
Cannon says:
Most likely stick.
Got Wally, Caz and Pod… going to move one for free before this week (thinkin Caz>Demps)
He’ll prob be moved on in WC next week either way
January 24 at 10:12 am
tw - CL + Europa groups have been announced! click my link for details says:
yeah i’d do caz to demps if i had alll 3 and wasn’t wildcarding
January 24 at 10:08 am
Pasqualinho says:
Not a great fixture next up – but not that bad and he seems to be showing a bit of form. After that the short term fixtures look very good for Arsenal. If I had him I’d be tempted to keep – probably not a priority to sell unless you’re on WC.
January 24 at 10:04 am
Chris_White says:
Repost…
http://fantasy.premierleague.c…..istory/23/
Thinking of Demel > Cameron if Ba is rested against Brentford.
What would you do? 2 FT’s.
January 24 at 10:04 am
Chris_White says:
My initial thought was Ba > Fletcher and Luiz > Baines
January 24 at 10:06 am
TheSportsGuy - I fink u fRicky and i Lambert a lot says:
great if for free.
January 24 at 10:06 am
Berbilly Gilmore - Uefa council CL teams and groups announced. Click my link for further details says:
Link fail
January 24 at 10:16 am
Count Of Monte Hristo - "Corner the market, then raise the price. Simple economics" (Heisenberg, 2009) says:
Really not keen on Stoke defence atm. Until they stop leaking goals I would hold off and Cameron isn’t worth £4.9 with zero attacking potential.
Demel > Dawson
January 24 at 10:05 am
Prasanna Hegade says:
Thanks linka, what about reading defence? Who is your choice between Harte & Pearce?
January 24 at 10:07 am
Linca says:
me??
um, Mariappa as he is nailed on and cheap.. i think
January 24 at 10:05 am
Linca says:
hey guys… where do you reckon i need to WC?
have 1 ft and 0.8 left
Bego (jussi)
Gibbs,Demel,Davies(stam,shorey)
Bale,Walcott,Santi Caz,Michu(schnderlin)
RVP,Benteke,Suarez
scored 101 week jsut gone so i feel a bit guilty to WC.. defence is a worry though.. prob offload Santi Caz > Fellaini.. thoughts?
January 24 at 10:16 am
Linca says:
nothing?
January 24 at 10:20 am
HelloSidney says:
What’s the question? Whether to wildcard?
January 24 at 10:20 am
Linca says:
no question, just some ideas really..basically what would you do type of thing..tough one
January 24 at 10:25 am
HelloSidney says:
I’d do it, I wouldn’t let the score the previous week put you off, just motor on in, keep the momentum going, swap put the likes of Jaask, Stam, Shorey, Benteke, Santi, etc and go for it
January 24 at 10:27 am
Linca says:
cheers pal.. Benteke i’ve got a kinda soft spot as he has served me well.. hmm either him or Fletcher.. tough one there..
January 24 at 10:28 am
HelloSidney says:
You’ll have to WC either now or next week anyway, so why not?
Aye, maybe Benteke should be kept. I’d prefer Fletcher thiough but as I have neither it’s not really for me to give you advice on which one to have!
January 24 at 10:32 am
Linca says:
haha fair enough.. ill flip that coin..
anyways.. here’s a rough WC
Bego(fed)
Azpil,Gibbs,Davies(mariappa,clyne)
Bale,Walcott,Michu,Fellaini(punch)
RVP,Suarez,Benteke
Azpil could be GJ but then have 0 cash
January 24 at 10:06 am
Wings of Steel says:
Anyone keeping Luiz?
January 24 at 10:07 am
rvp786 says:
yeh probably for next 2 games. he should play DM again with hazard being suspended ramires will play further up
January 24 at 10:08 am
Namtab Notlob says:
With Europe coming up and players back from ACON more rotation is possible so maybe spend the cash on midfield proper rather than OOPish Luiz. I’m selling.
January 24 at 10:12 am
Fernando Bubbles - No, I will not rate your team. Do go away. says:
No.
January 24 at 10:06 am
SpinyNorman [*_*] says:
Highest GW rank for quite some time.
I’m happy
January 24 at 10:07 am
TorresMagic™ - Join the "FPL Open & Elite 64". Millionaire Club qualifying starts GW22. Codes in link. says:
Very nice.
January 24 at 10:07 am
AliQew says:
Bego
Zab Nasty O brein bench: Davies demel
Fellaini Michu Mata Walcott bench: Puncheon
RVP Suarez Fletcher
Got my wc on, who would you transfer in/outt?
January 24 at 10:09 am
Linca says:
looks pretty standard.. i’d probably start the in form Davies over o’brien,,double Man City def??
January 24 at 10:10 am
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suarez out, aguero in
nasty out, clyne in
o’brien/demel out, onu in
January 24 at 10:27 am
HelloSidney says:
Nast to Azpil
January 24 at 10:07 am
AliQew says:
azpi or gibbs?
January 24 at 10:07 am
Doosra - The Noble Order of Extreme Valour- FFS UEFA EPL- Season 1 Award says:
Hey … TW???
January 24 at 10:08 am
tw - CL + Europa groups have been announced! click my link for details says:
yea?
January 24 at 10:08 am
tw - CL + Europa groups have been announced! click my link for details says:
thoughts on dawson?
January 24 at 10:09 am
Doosra - The Noble Order of Extreme Valour- FFS UEFA EPL- Season 1 Award says:
How very convenient!
Sporting has written a delightful presser – shal I just forward it to you?
It really is bloody funny! Excellent piece of writing!
January 24 at 10:10 am
tw - CL + Europa groups have been announced! click my link for details says:
yeah go ahead!
. copy berbilly on it too
January 24 at 10:11 am
Doosra - The Noble Order of Extreme Valour- FFS UEFA EPL- Season 1 Award says:
Will do!
January 24 at 10:10 am
Doosra - The Noble Order of Extreme Valour- FFS UEFA EPL- Season 1 Award says:
Get Assou-Ekotto …
January 24 at 10:11 am
tw - CL + Europa groups have been announced! click my link for details says:
only have 4.7 to spend on a defender…
January 24 at 10:11 am
Doosra - The Noble Order of Extreme Valour- FFS UEFA EPL- Season 1 Award says:
Well, you will have to wait – I’m not really sure that he is nailed on.
January 24 at 10:15 am
tw - CL + Europa groups have been announced! click my link for details says:
well any other suggestions for 4.7 or less? already have cueller clyne and davies
thinking i may take a gamble and hope he’s nailed on
send it yet??
January 24 at 10:11 am
Arnold Layne says:
Tall, handsome, English, boyfriend material.
Oh…wait, what kind of forum is this?
January 24 at 10:12 am
pieces- "an ounce of performance is worth pounds of promises" mae west says:
January 24 at 10:13 am
Berbilly Gilmore - Uefa council CL teams and groups announced. Click my link for further details says:
Ah, he’s back. That’s more like you
January 24 at 10:14 am
tw - CL + Europa groups have been announced! click my link for details says:
welcome back my friend!
January 24 at 10:15 am
Cannon says:
Welcome back mate.
Have you been hibernating after all your 24 hour sessions on here?
Definitely due a good sleep
January 24 at 10:22 am
Arnold Layne says:
Wow, what a terrific audience
I’ve been sleeping quite well lately, trying to fix my insomniac ways I guess
January 24 at 10:10 am
pieces- "an ounce of performance is worth pounds of promises" mae west says:
Some thoughts on WC please:
Jussi Beg
Nelsen Ivan Demel Cuellar Harte/Pearce
Michu Fellaini Punch Bale Walcott
Lambert RVP Suarez
0.1M in the bank
Problems are Cuellar no idea how long he will be out, do I hold or look elsewhere. Harte or Pearce I had Clyne but Soton fixtures dire in the short term. Not much Chelsea coverage
January 24 at 10:12 am
Linca says:
get a cheaper keeper then Jussi. Nelsen is just about finished and about to coach. Solid the rest..
January 24 at 10:18 am
pieces- "an ounce of performance is worth pounds of promises" mae west says:
Had jussi and Beg since the start have served me well. My value on Juss is 4.9 so can only look at Fredericc,i Cesar (4.9), Bunn (is done with Camp), Davis (Meh)
January 24 at 10:26 am
Linca says:
yeah i see.. i have the same combo but im moving on Jussi as i can free up funds and play Bego full time. Prob get Fed.. dont fancy Boruc tbh..
January 24 at 10:10 am
Prasanna Hegade says:
Linka make it benteke>fletcher
January 24 at 10:11 am
FORCA INTER says:
will aguero be nailed on any time soon?
looking to new front 7 of
Silva,Mata,Michu,Bale,Walcott,RVP,Aguero (and 5.0m striker-bench folder)
January 24 at 10:13 am
tw - CL + Europa groups have been announced! click my link for details says:
i recon so
gerrard or afro over silva imo
January 24 at 10:14 am
FORCA INTER says:
no way,i dont rate any of them
specialy not fellaini
January 24 at 10:15 am
tw - CL + Europa groups have been announced! click my link for details says:
why not?
esp gerrard has gotten attacking returns in his last 10 games or something like that. 3pts off top mf spot in the game! and you have no suarez or sturridge so he could be your pool player
January 24 at 10:18 am
FORCA INTER says:
cause both will play deepier and i looking only for offensive midfilders
i dont get how fellaini rack so manny pts-he dosn’t look dangerous in my opinion at all(judged by last few games)
January 24 at 10:13 am
Prasanna Hegade says:
Guys, harte or pearce?
January 24 at 10:17 am
Cannon says:
Pearce, more nailed on. Also goal threat over assist threat
January 24 at 10:19 am
pieces- "an ounce of performance is worth pounds of promises" mae west says:
What about Mariappa? More nailed on
January 24 at 10:14 am
TorresMagic™ - Join the "FPL Open & Elite 64". Millionaire Club qualifying starts GW22. Codes in link. says:
What’s with all the username changes?
January 24 at 10:15 am
tw - CL + Europa groups have been announced! click my link for details says:
who besides unreal?
January 24 at 10:14 am
releasethekracken says:
Which combo is best?
A: Bale/Pog
B: Lennon/Fletcher
(‘A’ was my plan this week for 2FT, but suddenly thinking ‘B’ is more balanced with potential for more points overall?)
January 24 at 10:16 am
rdb007 says:
How would you improve this team?
Bunn / Begovic
Davies / Demel / Sagna / Azpilicueta / Mariappa
Walcott / Michu / Fellaini / Bale / Mata
Van Persie / Lambert / Podolski
1 FT, £0.6m in the bank.
January 24 at 10:20 am
tw - CL + Europa groups have been announced! click my link for details says:
i might save the ft then next week do lambert + pod + sagna > pog + kun + dawson/clyne
January 24 at 10:23 am
rdb007 says:
Was thinking of taking a punt on Dzeko, then getting Sturridge in 2 weeks for Lambert.
you think Dzeko will start?
January 24 at 10:16 am
Prasanna Hegade says:
Guys, any wilson news? Is he coming back any time soon?
January 24 at 10:17 am
Cannon says:
end Feb, but keeps moving back every time
Will just wait til he has 90 minutes under his belt before thinking about him again
January 24 at 10:17 am
tw - CL + Europa groups have been announced! click my link for details says:
doos? send it yet?
January 24 at 10:19 am
Lateriser12 - "I am a consulting detective. The only one in the world" says:
NEW POST. Move on.
January 24 at 10:19 am
ⓖⓐⓩⓩⓐ™ says:
How does my team look please
Jaaskerlainen
Zabaleta. Gibbs. D.Luiz
Bale. Mata(vc). Walcott. Fellaini. Michu
Rvp(c) Aguero
Gazaniga. Demel. Pogrebnyak. Harte
January 24 at 10:24 am
Linca says:
hmm keepers are interesting. pricey defence but could work.. good mids and fwds
January 24 at 10:20 am
pieces- "an ounce of performance is worth pounds of promises" mae west says:
Any news on Cuellar?
January 24 at 10:20 am
Count Of Monte Hristo - "Corner the market, then raise the price. Simple economics" (Heisenberg, 2009) says:
Any news on Luiz?
January 24 at 10:23 am
Prasanna Hegade says:
Thanks cannon.. So you reckon pearce over harte right? Are you sure Pearce is goal threat? Does he attack often?
January 24 at 10:27 am
Prasanna Hegade says:
To Pieces- no news on Cuellar yet.. To monte hristo- I think we have to wait for Luiz news
January 24 at 10:30 am
gartozoo says:
any advice ppl ..
my team now
Cole A, Baker, Nastasic, Mertesacker, O’Brien
Mata, Walcott, Bale, Michu, Marveaux
Ba ,Sturridge ,Van Persie
A) Wisdom ,Davies,Pearce, O’Brien , Nastasic
Mata, Walcott, Bale, Michu, Fellaini
Ba ,Sturridge ,Van Persie
or
B) Demel, Clyne , Sagna ,Pearce , Nastasic
Mata, Walcott, Bale, Michu, Fellaini
Ba ,Sturridge ,Van Persie
which 1 ?or keep my team and dont make wc ?? thax
January 24 at 10:33 am
Champ - "Take the risk of thinking for yourself, much more happiness, truth, beauty, and wisdom will come to you that way" RIP Hitch says:
Draft with Aguero:
Guzan Federici
Zab Dawson Davies Martin Harte
Mata Bale Walcott AJ Punch
Rvp Aguero Benteke
Without Aguero:
Reina Federici
Zab Azpi Davies Martin Harte
Mata Bale Walcott Fellaini Punch
Rvp Fletcher Benteke with money left for Fletch to Studge.
Basically it’s Guzan, Dawson, AJ & Aggy vs Reina, Azpi, Fellaini & Fletch/Studge.
Which one tickles your collective fancies?
January 24 at 10:38 am
ttucker says:
The second one is awfully close to what Ive gone for with my WC. I think its more well-balanced and is more flexible going forward. Second option for me hands down.
January 24 at 10:39 am
Champ - "Take the risk of thinking for yourself, much more happiness, truth, beauty, and wisdom will come to you that way" RIP Hitch says:
thx tucker. Gonna repost on new article
January 24 at 10:34 am
Prasanna Hegade says:
Gartozoo i feel you don’t need wc this week so wait for deadline i.e. gw 25
January 24 at 10:58 am
markieffm says:
Think I got my WC team at last…
My only doubts are playing 442 and having Mariappa.. Always done a standard 343 in the past…
Mignolet (Federici)
Zabaleta Dawson Rafael Davies (Mariappa)
Bale Mata Michu Walcott (Puncheon)
Sturridge Van Persie (Pogrebnyak)
January 24 at 11:04 am
Tuchap - Batigol says:
Just out of interest are you going with 1 or 2 big def’s?