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Fantasy Premier League – Player List Analysis – Mid-Price Forwards

This evening’s article in the ninth in our ongoing assessment of the Fantasy Premier League (FPL) Player List. Having previously published articles on Goalkeepers, Budget, Mid-Price and Premium Defenders, followed by Budget, Mid-Price and Premium Midfielders, we turned our attentions to Budget Forwards the other day. Next up, then, we look at what’s on offer in the mid-price forward bracket.

Gabby Agbonlahor’s progress over the last few months of the previous campaign suggest the Villa forward may be a viable option at just 7.0. Despite playing on the left of the front three, Agbonlahor still managed to rack up nine goals and six assists after a slow start – a total of 117 points, while not overly impressive, was his highest haul since 2009/10. For those unwilling to shell out 9.0 for Christian Benteke, Agbonlahor remains a mid-price option with a double Gameweek 1 also to consider – with Arsenal and Chelsea, Liverpool, a blank Gameweek 3 and City in the opening six, though, the schedule has hardly been kind to Paul Lambert’s side. Languishing in the Villa reserves, Darren Bent, at a mere 6.5, will surely find his way onto Fantasy radars if his mooted move to Newcastle comes to fruition – Fulham are also in the hunt, with Martin Jol admitting on Sunday he is keen to bolster his forward options for the season ahead.

Coming in at 8.0, Romelu Lukaku has the potential to be a real bargain if he gets the nod as Chelsea’s main forward under Jose Mourinho. With 17 goals and seven assists in just 2,005 minutes at West Brom last term, the big Belgian proved his Premier League capabilities but with Fernando Torres and Demba Ba (and possibly Wayne Rooney) as competition, there’s no doubt his acquisition still comes with uncertainty attached right now. Having produced four goals and two assists in 135 minutes over the Blues’ pre-season friendlies, though, Lukaku has already earned plenty praise for Mourinho and, while many may prefer the security offered by the more expensive Juan Mata and Eden Hazard in midfield, there’s no doubt that Lukaku has the potential to plunder the points in double Gameweek 1 at home to Hull and Villa.

Arouna Kone’s arrival at Everton seems to bode well for his security of game time. New Toffees boss Roberto Martinez clearly has great faith in the Ivorian’s talents and moved quickly to secure his services after he produced 11 goals and five assists under the Spaniard at Wigan last term. Coming in at just 7.0, the new boy is more budget-friendly than Nikica Jelavic (7.5), though the latter’s double in the weekend win over Blackburn suggests Kone may have a fight on his hands to nail down the lone forward role. Midfielders Kevin Mirallas and Steven Pienaar offer out of position alternatives if Martinez continues to roll out a front three.

The pricing has been kind to Dimitar Berbatov this time out. Fulham’s main man comes in at 7.5 despite scoring 15 goals and providing four assists in his debut season at the Cottage – with spot-kicks in his locker and starts undoubtedly guaranteed, the Bulgarian remains strong value this time out. The potential downside, though, is Martin Jol’s pursuit of a new forward – Berbatov may be moved into a more withdrawn role depending on the type of player his manager acquires; a little concerning, given his returns dried up when fielded in “the hole” as a result of an injury to Bryan Ruiz last term.

Liverpool new boy Iago Aspas looks an intriguing option at a mere 7.0, though the uncertainty surrounding Luis Suarez’s future has a knock-on effect on his potential. With Philippe Coutinho first-choice for the left flank berth, many feel Aspas will be handed the slot on the opposite wing, with Suarez tucking in behind Daniel Sturridge in a 4-2-3-1 but the Spaniard is more than capable of taking up a central position, having produced 12 goals and seven assists as the lone striker for Celta Vigo last season.

A move away for Suarez would be significant and could see Aspas positioned in the middle of the park, with the likes of Luis Alberto, Stewart Downing and Fabio Borini vying for the right flank role. With Suarez suspended for Liverpool’s opening six matches and Sturridge yet to return to pre-season training, Aspas could yet start the campaign as the Reds lone frontman as he looks to continue the form that has seen him already notched three times through the middle this pre-season.

The recent double arrival of Alvaro Negredo and Stevan Jovetic looked to signal the beginning of the end for Edin Dzeko but the Bosnian has risen to the challenge, netting the winner in each of City’s last two matches. Having earned the praise of Manuel Pellegrini on the back of his performances, it seems that Dzeko will still earn game time but with Sergio Aguero also in the mix, the former’s lack of guaranteed starts from one game to the next will surely be enough to deter much investment, in spite of a 7.5 price tag.

Both Javier Hernandez and Danny Welbeck have been handed a 7.5 price tag but despite the change of manager at Old Trafford, in addition to the potential departure of Wayne Rooney, their game time looks limited unless David Moyes opts for a front two. Should Moyes roll out his preferred lone striker system, the duo will remain firmly behind Robin Van Persie in the pecking order; with a reliance on minutes off the bench and the occasional start, neither player appeals in the present situation.

Yoan Gouffran was utilised in “the hole” in a 4-2-3-1 and out wide up top in a 4-3-3 for Newcastle last time out. Despite being fielded through the middle in pre-season due to Papiss Cisse’s ongoing dispute with the club, the Frenchman is expected to revert to one of the aforementioned positions in the upcoming campaign – a security of starts may be likely but the 6.5 priced Gouffran should struggle for goals from a more withdrawn berth.

Norwich’s summer acquisitions,Gary Hooper and Ricky Van Wolfswinkel, come in at 6.5 and 7.0 respectively. Bearing in mind Chris Hughton has splashed out over £13m on the pair, their arrival certainly hints at a change in formation this term as the Canaries boss puts greater emphasis on attack and moves from last season’s 4-4-1-1 to a 4-4-2 in order to address the lack of attacking threat that harvested just 41 goals in his first year at the helm. With home games against Everton, Southampton and Villa, in addition to a trip to Hull, the Carrow Road club have a kind opening run of matches, with the creativity of Robert Snodgrass (6.5) offering us a real alternative in midfield as the Scot looks to better last term’s 152 point haul in his debut campaign.

Rickie Lambert remains favourably priced at Southampton. Having racked up 15 goals, eight assists and 32 bonus points in his first season in the top-flight, Lambert finished third top scoring forward on 187 points – in spite of his previous endeavours, he will take up just 7.5 of your budget and looks nailed-on, though his owners will be monitoring the club’s reported interest in Brazilian Leandro Damiao. Jay Rodriguez offers a cheaper route (6.0) into the Saints forward line and certainly came into form under Mauricio Pochettino in the second half of the season but with spot-kicks and a share of set-pieces also in his locker, Lambert makes a persuasive case for his potential inclusion on our three man frontlines. Given that the Saints’ first seven home games are against Sunderland, West Ham, Palace, Swansea, Fulham, Hull and Villa, plenty are expected to invest in their attack from the off.

Sunderland pair Steven Fletcher and Jozy Altidore will set you back 7.5 and 7.0 respectively. Recent report now suggest Fletcher may be set to miss the start of the new season as he continues to recuperate from the ankle injury that ended his previous campaign early – if he fails to return until September, new boys looks set to lead the line for the season opener, with Paolo Di Canio operating a 4-4-1-1 until Fletcher is fully fit. Certainly, having managed double figure goal returns in all three of his seasons in the Premier League, the Scot’s eye for goal could come to the fore once again upon his return, while Altidore arrives on the back of a season which harvested 31 goals and seven assists in 39 domestic matches for Dutch club AZ Alkmaar. The new boy certainly seems to have progressed from the player that struggled on loan at Hull in 2009/10 but with Arsenal, Liverpool, United, City, Chelsea and Spurs arriving at the Stadium of Light between Gameweeks 4-15, many will be giving the Black Cats a wide berth to begin with.

Similar to Altidore, Wilfried Bony racked up the goals with regularity in the Eredivisie last year. The new Swansea forward found the net 31 times and also supplied eight assists in just 30 league matches and looks virtually nailed-on as the lone forward for Michael Laudrup’s side – at 8.0 he’s kinder on the budget than Michu (9.0) in midfield and may even be handed spot-kicks. With United, Tottenham, Liverpool and Arsenal in the opening six Gameweeks, though, there are surely better options to shop for in terms of the schedule.

A mere five goals in 25 appearances highlights the Fantasy impact of Emmanuel Adebayor (8.0) in the season gone by. Having racked up 194 in 2011/12, the Togo international stuttered to a mere 72 points after making his loan move to the Lane a permanent one – while he still looks ahead of Jermaine Defoe in the pecking order for the lone forward role, Adebayor will surely be resigned to a sub role if Andre Villas-Boas manages to acquire Roberto Soldado from Valencia.

At 6.5, Shane Long is the priciest option on offer amongst West Brom’s forwards after producing eight goals and six assists in 2012/13. The Baggies entertain Southampton, Swansea and Sunderland in the first five and also travel to Fulham – a kind run of fixtures, no doubt, but with Nicolas Anelka priced at a mere 5.5, Long looks set to be overlooked by many due to the Frenchman’s more budget-friendly cost.

Finally, West Ham’s Andy Carroll is another who looks guaranteed for starts – providing he’s injury-free. Coming in at 7.5, Carroll has been handed an outstanding opening six fixtures (CAR, new, STO, sot, EVE, hul) and, after a slow start for Sam Allardyce’s side last term, picked up in performance over the last couple of months. If Carroll can recover from a heel problem in time, he could be quick out the blocks in light of such a favourable schedule but with question marks remaining over his fitness, Kevin Nolan offers a cheaper alternative (7.0) in the Hammers midfield for those looking to capitalise on the Hammers early schedule.

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  1. wilsonito
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 8 months ago

    Does no one on here factor fixtures into consideration when picking a team for a GW? People say 'I'm going 3-4-3 for the whole season' for example but I tend to rotate all players depending on who they're playing. I have 2 keepers for example and whoever has the most chance of a cleansheet gets picked that week...

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    1. Epic Fail
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      • 13 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      Yeah my formation changes depending on what I think my strongest XI is each week. I don't concentrate on formation.

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    2. meerlight
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      • 12 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      I think people mean that they have a preferred formation. The only viable strategy is to pick your best team, regardless of formation.

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  2. Konig Luther
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 8 months ago

    Melgarejo on an initial season-long loan in Liverpool close to happen:

    http://www.rtp.pt/noticias/index.php?article=670256&tm=45&layout=158&visual=49

    Benfica player. is a natural left-winger, who plays last season in left-back...
    i don't know what position brendan rogers wants him

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    1. 7shadesofsmoke
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      cover for Jose Enrique no doubt. i saw an article the other day suggesting this was the position they needed to cover as next in line is some U21 kid.

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  3. stephenl15
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 8 months ago

    I have bale, RVP and also have 2m in the bank. Is that bad??

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    1. Epic Fail
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      Yeah.

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    2. r0nh
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      Well, it is good for the rest of us 🙂

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    3. sneif4
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      Can you link your team? It currently sounds bad though...

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      1. stephenl15
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 8 months ago

        Boruc Mannone
        Coleman Kolo Chester Clyne Collins
        Tonev Hazard Gaston Bale Snodgrass
        RVP Lukaku Gayle

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        1. sneif4
          • 11 Years
          10 years, 8 months ago

          It's not as bad as I thought. Still think it would score less than a team with only one of them in.

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          1. stephenl15
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 11 Years
            10 years, 8 months ago

            Bale leaves - problem solved 😀

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  4. King Nil Miss ✩
    • 13 Years
    10 years, 8 months ago

    The pre-season starts now:

    - Players who participated in the Confederations cup are back

    - Zizou says it´s impossible to give up on a player like Bale and RM is preparing another offer(I´d say 100M is an offer you can´t refuse but is up to Levy)

    - Nani was at the double yesterday for the reserves

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    1. wilsonito
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      What does the nani comment mean? Good that he scored twice or bad that he was playing for the reserves?

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      1. King Nil Miss ✩
        • 13 Years
        10 years, 8 months ago

        I think it´s good that he scored and I believe he can still be a crucial player for United despite everyone saying he is finished...

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  5. r0nh
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 8 months ago

    Bale obviously has had his head turned.

    He wants to go.

    I laugh at people that still have him in their team 😆

    Even if he is still at Spurs at the start of the season, it very well may just mean that Spurs are holding out until the very last minute, to get more money.

    Why pay 12m for a player that doesnt want to be there?

    He may not even play, as he is still 'injured' 🙄

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    1. Epic Fail
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      Plenty of time to go, why does it matter if he's still in people's teams this early?

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      1. r0nh
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 8 months ago

        Cause they are wasting their own time...

        I hope they keep him in their squad, it will be better for me.

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    2. sigaam
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      I'll make a team with Bale too, so you can enjoy some more. There, all done. Enjoy!

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    3. Sess!
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      It's certainly more fun without him in my team at the moment. Now to RVP or to not RVP?!

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      1. r0nh
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 8 months ago

        Id keep him, for sure.

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  6. Frank Spankhard
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 8 months ago

    just did a full auto complete - i think fpl is trying to tell us something.....

    hart - mannone

    zaba - kompany - azpi - terry - luiz

    colback - sess - walcott - wilshere - ox

    weimann - gabby - benteke

    pretty aggressive punt on che / avi / ars / mci / sun!

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    1. sneif4
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      I like it!

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    2. Piggs Boson
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      Light Knight? I love teams like this 🙂

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      1. Frank Spankhard
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 8 months ago

        Light Knight?

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        1. Piggs Boson
          • 12 Years
          10 years, 8 months ago

          He plays with a super heavy defence 🙂

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  7. SMELL MY CHEESE YOU MOTHER
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 8 months ago

    how does this sound?

    Mig-(Davis)

    Coleman-Cole-Mert-(Garrido-Shaw)

    Walcott-Fellaini-Hazard-Coutinho-(Britton)

    Aspas-Lukaku-Giroud

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    1. sneif4
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      Too much money on the bench in DEF I would say.
      Not sure what's happening with Fellaini.
      I like the rest though.

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  8. Piggs Boson
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 8 months ago

    How good is Jon Williams?

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    1. ScotsmanAbroad
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      He did great with the Star Wars music, and has just signed signed on to do the new movie 🙂

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  9. CostaCoffee
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 8 months ago

    Anyone know any good 4.5 defender rotations

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  10. Van Dal
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 8 months ago

    Just play safe with proven players. Take one punt if you have to and you'l be fine.

    Easy.

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    1. r0nh
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      It actually is that easy.

      The rest is just luck.

      Picking a captain choice, for example, is often the difference between a good rank & a really good rank.

      And that is often just 50 50.

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      1. Van Dal
        • 14 Years
        10 years, 8 months ago

        captain choice and a proven template and youve won it

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  11. Kylos
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 8 months ago

    Morning just on here but noticed this in the mirror. Apologies if it's been posted.

    http://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/swanseas-wilfried-bony-signing-make-2103102

    Michu talking about playing behind Bony.

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    1. Piggs Boson
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      Blimey all I see in the mirror is the same handsome chap every day 😉

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      1. r0nh
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 8 months ago

        Stop looking over your shoulder at me in the shower!!

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      2. roscola
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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        • 12 Years
        10 years, 8 months ago

        😀 Very good

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      3. Billy Gilmore
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 8 months ago

        Are you going out with a handsome chap? 😉

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    2. roscola
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      I can see Michu being my new Ryan Taylor or Defoe. Casuals jump on and bring home the harvest but old smart arse here thinks he knows better and gets stung every week 🙁

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      1. thetinkerman
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        • 12 Years
        10 years, 8 months ago

        I think he will be good value if Swansea have a good season, Michu is in form and Swansea have good fixtures. He has been priced perfectly IMO

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        1. roscola
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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          • 12 Years
          10 years, 8 months ago

          You're probably right but my rank will be beyond saving before I finally admit it to myself 🙂

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      2. Kylos
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 8 months ago

        I don't know, form over fixtures. Going to watch their Europa game on Thursday to see how it pans out. The big problem is the rotation risk after a Europa fixture mind you.

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        1. roscola
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • Has Moderation Rights
          • 12 Years
          10 years, 8 months ago

          That's the kind of inside knowledge that I'll be using to rationalise not getting him while he's scoring. Meanwhile the casuals will be oblivious and mop up the points.

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          1. GreenWindmill
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 12 Years
            10 years, 8 months ago

            Agreed, particularly with regard to the Ryan Taylor reference - I was painfully aware that my 'knowledge' held me back there. He was never a first choice XI player and was always about to be dropped when suddenly someone else would get injured and he'd fill in for them - it went on all bloody season 😡

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            1. roscola
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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              • 12 Years
              10 years, 8 months ago

              Wild Rover called him the turd that wouldn't flush 🙂

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              1. GreenWindmill
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                • 12 Years
                10 years, 8 months ago

                😆 So appropriate!

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                1. Kylos
                  • 12 Years
                  10 years, 8 months ago

                  Such a terrible player. But he could hit a mean fk.

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      3. Kylos
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 8 months ago

        I do think Michu is a different class to Taylor or Defoe even in respect to him.

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        1. roscola
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          • 12 Years
          10 years, 8 months ago

          Oh, of course. I just mean, as Greenwindmill puts it, that my 'knowledge' will hold me back

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  12. GTS
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 8 months ago

    Bale- Hazard- Arteta -Wanyama -Colback
    RvP- Lambert -Anelka

    What you think? 🙂

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    1. King Nil Miss ✩
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      Poor choice in Arteta -Wanyama -Colback

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      1. GTS
        • 10 Years
        10 years, 8 months ago

        any suggestions in improving them? 😀

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        1. Kylos
          • 12 Years
          10 years, 8 months ago

          Mirallas, Thomas and Koren. But I don't like 2 cheap mids. Try and aim for

          Miralla, Snodgrass, Thomas/Koren

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          1. GTS
            • 10 Years
            10 years, 8 months ago

            Is it a bad idea to save them for at least GW4?
            I'll try to assess first the Bale- RvP tandem then ship one of them out to improve the weak midfield 3 on GW4.

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            1. Kylos
              • 12 Years
              10 years, 8 months ago

              Trying to foresee transfers when still trying to get in the must haves could make your squad mess real quick and force you into an early wildcard.

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              1. GTS
                • 10 Years
                10 years, 8 months ago

                err.. had to admit it to you, that's my prob in the last 2 seasons..
                so in short give up one of Bale or RvP now?

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                1. Kylos
                  • 12 Years
                  10 years, 8 months ago

                  Wait an see what the transfer news says. Bale is likely going. I can't see levy not selling for that price. He's just holding out for the best he can get.

                  Once Bale goes it gets easier.

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                  1. GTS
                    • 10 Years
                    10 years, 8 months ago

                    True! I hope to solve the mid dilemma a day or two the season starts. Thanks kylos! 🙂

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    2. The Artist
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      the anelka/wanyama rotation should be money. however, unless you're planning on frequently going 4 at the back or playing anelka every week, you've got one too many in your attacking rotation. if bale goes that will solve the issue right there as you can use those funds to turn bale's replacement and colback into every GW players.

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      1. Kylos
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 8 months ago

        wanyama is a defensive mid, he wont rotate well with anyone

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        1. GTS
          • 10 Years
          10 years, 8 months ago

          but he could offer good numbers on the new BPS right?

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      2. GTS
        • 10 Years
        10 years, 8 months ago

        i'm just planning 3 at the back with anelka playing everyweek. the trouble would be would he be playing everyweek?
        I'd like to give up bale or RvP on GW4 to improve them and anelka or should I act now?

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  13. Djerbil
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 8 months ago

    Judging by the consensus here:

    Chelsea's back 4(vs Hull) will be:
    Ivan - Terry - Luiz - Cole

    and for (vs Villa) will be:
    Azpi - Ivan - Luiz - Cole

    But do u think if Chelsea keep a CS vs Hull will Mourinho change a backline 3 days into the season?? More likely there will be a straight Ivan->Azpi swap for Villa if there is any??

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    1. Sess!
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      I personally think Terry is nailed on to start both. Why start chopping and changing your def at the start of the season, ahead two masive games agains bayern and utd? Surely mourinho will want a settled back 4. Rotation will come in once cup games, CL, starts, imo.

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  14. FishFingers
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 8 months ago

    Is Boruc and Marshall to risky? I originally had Mignolet and Boruc but want to free the extra 1 mill if its not too risky.

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    1. thetinkerman
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      • 12 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      Why would it be risky? Mignolet and 4m would be risky, but arguably worth it, whereas with botht he options you mentioned, there's little risk of both getting injured.

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    2. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      No, but Sot & Car? Not a rotation for me.

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      1. Piggs Boson
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 8 months ago

        Ruddy/Marshall however... 😉

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        1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 14 Years
          10 years, 8 months ago

          Yep. 🙂

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    3. Pete Campbell
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      If you are going to spend 9.0 on GKs (a decent enough tactic if you ask me) then you have to get Speroni.

      Its not ideal but he rotates well with both Boruc & Marshall.

      In a perfect world Boruc and Marshall would rotate well together but they dont!

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  15. Alberto Tomba
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 8 months ago

    There's not a lot of love for Cech on here, which I find odd as he's the only truly 'nailed on' Chelsea defensive option.
    Chelsea defenders are all 6/6.5, not half as nailed on and cause a nightmare with defensive rotations. Cech's easy to rotate with say Boruc or Robles if he's looking to start. I know he breaks golden rules of many by spending so much at the back, but if you have toure instead of mignolet for Liverpool cover that saves a 0.5 too.

    Hmm... penny for your thoughts! 🙂

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    1. Pete Campbell
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      I agree, I just got him in!

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    2. CostaCoffee
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      Done
      Luiz -> Toure
      Miggy -> Cech

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    3. Jafalad
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      The problem is Cech doesn't score the points that a Luiz or an Ivan might accumulate in this dgw.

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      1. Alberto Tomba
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 8 months ago

        But that's assuming these boys both play 180 minutes, which is very unlikely as even the strongest 11 are likely to get rotated with the supercup and an away game to Utd either side of the DGW.

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  16. vinniebolton
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 8 months ago

    with rvp and bale or without ?????

    without

    cech
    toure natastic collins
    hazard walcott cazorla coutinho
    lukaku giroud aspas

    subs- jakupovic bakerclyne colback

    with

    cech
    toure natastic collins
    bale lampard sessegnon bellamy
    rvp aspas lukaku
    subs- jakupovic bakerclyne colback

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    1. CostaCoffee
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      Without but Carzorla -> Man City maybe Navas or Silva i went Navas

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      1. vinniebolton
        • 10 Years
        10 years, 8 months ago

        nice 1 ye could maybe go navas my only thought on cazorla is he destroys week teams (villa)

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  17. Djerbil
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 8 months ago

    Interesting development here:

    Malaga are interested in a Cash+Player Swap deal with Bendtner. The player moving to Arsenal would be their RB Jesus Gamez.

    Wenger apparently sees Sagna as a back up CB and no longer a RB.. He has already played 2 pre-season games as a CB. So Jenkinson could become the 1st choice RB..

    WatchOut if the rumours are true

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    1. Parm
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      Noted, cheers mate.

      Had him in my watchlist anyway, just incase.

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  18. SuperOsçarBaby
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 8 months ago

    i don't know where's this azpil love come from. maybe utd fans like him

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    1. GreenWindmill
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      The Spain coach seems partial to him too, but what would he know... 😉

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    2. Billy Gilmore
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      Most Chelsea fans and Rafa Benitez like him over Ivan (for good reason). The sooner you realise it's not all about goals and FPL points for defenders, the better.

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      1. Parm
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 8 months ago

        I'm just picking A.Cole 😉

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      2. SuperOsçarBaby
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 8 months ago

        that is my point, ivan is better than azpil both in real world and fpl
        maybe 2 season ahead azpil will replace ivan because he's old.

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        1. Parm
          • 12 Years
          10 years, 8 months ago

          Azpilicueta is a better Right-back than Ivanovic, face it.

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          1. SuperOsçarBaby
            • 11 Years
            10 years, 8 months ago

            no way. I think utd fans see it like that but not for me. i disagree

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        2. Billy Gilmore
          • 11 Years
          10 years, 8 months ago

          You're in the vast minority there, that's mine and everyone else's point.

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      3. ScotsmanAbroad
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 8 months ago

        "Most Chelsea fans and Rafa Benitez" now there's a phrase you don't see every day lol!

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    3. Doolittle
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      He's excellent, potentially the best RB in the league (and I'm an Everton fan, so no Chelsea bias at all).

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    4. applebonkers
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      • 14 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      i think azpi is a little overrated BUT think ivanovic is hugely overrated 😉

      so overall think it's very even, with azpi maybe edging it as a more orthodox right back

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      1. SuperOsçarBaby
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 8 months ago

        yeah when rafa is at chelsea azpil he's sooo overrated, and now rafa is gone.
        Mourinho will pick his best RB and then everyone will realize it.

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        1. applebonkers
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          • 14 Years
          10 years, 8 months ago

          thing is we don't know what mourinho thinks and who he'll prefer, or if he'll prefer one to the extent that they'll play most games, or if he fancies them about the same so he'll rotate them all the time, or even if he'll view them as each suited to certain fixtures.

          from a purely FPL point of view the doubt is enough to put me off both ivanovic and azpilicueta

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          1. SuperOsçarBaby
            • 11 Years
            10 years, 8 months ago

            i agree with this. they both are good and can play. but then I realized Mou talked about Ivanovic last season position which he play at cb and think he's suit more and better at RB for this season.

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    5. CostaCoffee
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      Azpi > Ivan
      Face the fact

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  19. applebonkers
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    • 14 Years
    10 years, 8 months ago

    good soap opera emerging with kalou.

    west ham have reportedly agreed a fee with him. we still pretty much think of him as a winger, they are after a winger, until february he was a winger, allardyce reportedly wants a goal threat from the wing, kalou scored 14 in 28 games last season.

    however, and this is where it gets interesting

    he didn't score 14 in 28 from the wing, in february he was moved to centre forward, a goal in a win against lyon stopped a run of 2 points in 4 matches for lille, he therefore kept his spot there where he remained for the rest of the season (15 matches). 12 goals in those 15 matches, with 10 in the last 10. so you could say kalou the winger scored 2 in 13 games.

    it could just be the tabloids doing what they do and portraying kalou as a diva saying he's demanding a centre forward role, but i think you can sympathise with why he feels he merits a chance at centre forward now, even if a player should really be happy to fulfil any role as long as it gets them in the starting lineup. joining a club with andy carroll there? i personally don't see why he wouldn't choose west brom instead as clarke has shown more flexibility with formations and in shane long and anelka has 2 strikers unlike carroll who have the flexibility and have been played out wide in a front 3.

    if the west ham deal goes through which is seeming increasingly likely then i reckon it indicates west brom are in for a centre forward of their own, possibly vydra. clarke chelsea zola watford yadda yadda yadda

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    1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      Hmmm, interesting. Good scouting, thanks. 🙂

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  20. ForFoxSake
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 8 months ago

    Hi, thoughts/advice please 🙂

    Mignolet, Speroni

    Luna, Chester, Shaw, Amorebieta, Garrido

    Coutinho, Mirallas, Silva, Hazard, Koren

    RVP, Altidore, Aspas

    With the exception of Mignolet yes it's a weak back line.. but is it worth it for this awesome attacking line up??

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    1. Andrew
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      The thing is I dont see that attacking line up as all that awesome, sorry

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      1. Andrew
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 8 months ago

        Obviously RVP Hazard are, Silva who knows, Mirallas I dont get all the love about, Aspas is an unknown as is Altidore

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        1. Kylos
          • 12 Years
          10 years, 8 months ago

          Mirallas is an OOP mid that's in form under a new attacking manager.

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      2. Parm
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 8 months ago

        Agreed, Altidore and Aspas are far from 'awesome'.

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        1. Sess!
          • 13 Years
          10 years, 8 months ago

          I think Aaspas is a good punt for first few games at least.

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    2. Frank Spankhard
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      triple 'pool is aggressive.

      i'd swap silva / altidore / coutinho for kun / negredo (as mci first xi becomes clearer) and snoddy / walcott

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    3. CostaCoffee
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      Awesome ??? are u calling Altidore Aspas and Mirallas awesome ???

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  21. Pete Campbell
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 8 months ago

    RMT! (please)

    Cech Boruc

    Koscielny Coleman Clyne Turner Ward

    Hazard Walcott Coutinho Snodgrass Koren

    RVP JRod Anelka

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    1. Andrew
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      I like it a lot, great potential

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      1. Frank Spankhard
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 8 months ago

        thinking jrod / anelka look a bit light.

        not sure of coutinho yet.

        the rest are tip-top.

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    2. Jafalad
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      Cech->Mignolet
      Kos->CHS def
      RVP gives you Snodders, Koren, Jrod, Anelka. There are too many FF lightweights there that are just a waste of time.

      Sorry, you are going to have to downgrade RVP.

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      1. 1966 was a great year for E…
        • 13 Years
        10 years, 8 months ago

        Going into the new season with neither Bale nor RVP? Sounds a bit risky to me.

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  22. Djerbil
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 8 months ago

    Mirallas at 4.6% ownership still looks an amazing Differential going into the first few weeks

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    1. Piggs Boson
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      I'm getting him GW2, I fancy a Norwich Cs.

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  23. Corkyote FFS CWC Champion 2…
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 8 months ago

    Anyone know what happened to the transfer game? The link had stopped working last time I tried it...

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    1. Billy Gilmore
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      Slight change in url http://www.preciselyme.com/tws/index.php

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      1. Corkyote FFS CWC Champion 2…
        • 11 Years
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        Cheers Berbilly 🙂

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  25. justinvz
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 8 months ago

    Please RMT

    mignolet - boruc
    mert - g. johnson - shaw - turner - parr
    bale - coutinho - arteta - mirallas - snodgrass
    giroud - kone - lambert

    I like shaw over clyne & turner over garrido, but as far as i can see its 6-of-1 at this stage. agree?
    considering getting cashley and lukaku in for the first week, probably for johnson and lambert. thoughts?

    In the words of jurgen klinsmann, Dankeshein

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    1. Ziyaad303
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      You do realize that the first gameweek is a double gameweek for Chelsea and Villa, right?

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  26. Ziyaad303
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 8 months ago

    RMT

    Mignolet, Manonne
    Zabaleta, Garrido, Dawson, Reid, Gibbs
    Coutinho, Silva, Walcott, Hazard, De Guzman
    Berbatov, Lukaku, Gayle

    0.5 in the bank. Thoughts? Suggestions?

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  27. SW6
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 8 months ago

    Lampard or Lukaku for the DGW only?

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  28. abboudig
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 8 months ago

    Gone for a completely new team

    Boruc, Mannone

    Terry Baines Mertesacker Toure Chester

    Snodgrass Coutinho Hazard Walcott Thomas

    RVP Anelka Dobbie

    Subs are weak and a lot of people are against spending so much at the back but I think defenders are great value for money, I can see Baines outscoring forwards in a similar price bracket like Berbatov, Lambert, Aspas etc

    Is there any reason not to spend a lot on the backline, if your defenders average 140 a season and you have a few big hitters in your forward 6, i can't see any reason against 4 at the back, I also think the top teams will improve defensively with Arsenal, Liverpool and Chelsea all look more solid at the back towards the end of last season.

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  29. OllieThePotter
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 8 months ago

    Please can you RMT, I know I have spent a lot on defence but I'm content however if anyone can offer any possible alternatives where i sacrifice a defender that would be very helpful.

    Foster/Boruc
    Walker/Ivanovic/Zabaleta/Bassong/Turner
    Coutinho/Hazard/Jarvis/Walcott/Snodgrass
    Sturridge/Jrod/Lukaku

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  30. Elly88 > KTR (Kevin The …
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 8 months ago

    1. Coutinho+anelka or 2. Aspas+mirallas

    Currently on Coutinho+anelka
    The advantage of 2 is that both players should be nailed on. Plus I want mirallas, the main man for everton ATM.
    The demerit is that I miss Coutinho. He is so rated that I have fully boarded the bandwagon. I feel I migt be burnt by his potential double figure hauls week in week out like when Siggy's first three point hauls
    Thoughts....

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