An upturn in form by Palace’s former Villa man and a certain enigmatic Bulgarian over at Craven Cottage come under the spotlight this evening. Tottenham’s improvement in front of goal and United’s faltering home form are also picked apart in our latest review of the statistics from the weekend and beyond:
Going for Alessandra Ambrosio as a differential, gut feeling.
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One a Saffer, the other from Namibia.
We know how to make them down here in Africa.
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Trying to get Silva in next week, but 0.4 short of a straight swap for Sess. Other option is Ozil > Silva (which would also allow Sess > Walcott some time in the future).
Thoughts? Other suggestions to raise that 0.4 welcome as well. Cheers
Howard 4.0
Coleman Kosc Chester BTurner Ward
Hazard Ozil Ramsey Sess JWP
Suarez Lukaku Rooney
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The only 'sensible' way I can see is to downgrade Koscielny. Any other way wouldn't be worth it.
Open ControlsCheers Sarj. Yea sounds sensible with the 2 games ahead, but would only want him back for the run after the next 2.
Ozil Sess > Silva Walcott over the next 2 a good shout? Walcott should be back in the starting line up by GW18 surely.Open ControlsWhy would you transfer out a player who's returned decent points, to bring in one player who's just got back from injury, and another who hasn't made it into the starting line up yet? Sessegnon to Silva is a good transfer as Sessegnon hasn't been delivering at all, when he's actually had plenty of opportunities to do so.
Open Controlscompletely agree with your points, very hesitant to make that move. Just feel I need some City attackers (though have survived recent weeks without).
Looks like Kosc downgrade is the only "sensible" way to fund Sess > Silva as you've pointed out. Bad planning on my part, if i kept Mig and did Kosc>Distin, would have the funds right away to do Sess > Silva next week!Open ControlsThat's why I like to shift players in and out of my team, without actually making a transfer, to see what way is the best option. I look at the fixtures and try to guess what players I'd want the week after and the week after that. That way I know the best way to get the players I want before I make a transfer.
Open ControlsIt never works out though. One week I'll say that I want so and so in, but then when it comes to it I don't get them in lol. I was adamant I was bringing in Distin for this weekend. Instead I've done Skrtel + Cabaye to B. Turner + Hazard.
Open ControlsYea i find it hard to stick to a definite plan as well. If transfer plan is too rigid and something else happens, I end up making bad transfers.
The plan for the fixtures ahead was to get additional EVE defence, Distin Jags or Howard and just got Howard in. I still feel that's the best option, given his save points. Any bonus points is icing on the cake.
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That's what I usually do dammit. Judgment clouded by the need to get rid of Mig and Howard's price rising. All's good, not necessarily a "problem" to have Howard and Kosc in defence.
Open ControlsLook at it this way... Between now and the wildcard who will score the most points?
A) Koscielny + Sessegnon
Or
B) Silva + a £5m defender
I think B will. Also, it might be good to bring in a West Ham defender for Koscielny. They have a good fixture this weekend, two shit gameweeks, so you'll have to bench, and then amazing fixtures from gameweek 19 all the way to the end!Open ControlsAgree, think B would score better as well. Yep was looking at WHU/NEW for 4.9 defenders, rotates pretty well with the rest of my defenders for the next few games.
So would be Kosc > Colo/Collins, and Sess > Silva for -4 next week.
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Looks like your only option is a Kos downgrade.
Open ControlsSeems like it. Was afraid that'd be the answer, but have already done a FT this week to get Howard in.
If I shift Kosc next week and get Silva in for Sess, would be for a hit and I'd only want Kosc back for the games after that. Tough. Might just "risk" it with Ozil > Silva next week?Open ControlsDon't get rid of Ozil. Not while he's delivering.
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This Gerrard injury has put me in a bind... currently have
Mig
Coleman B.Turner McCaulay
Livermore Sess Ramsey Hazard
Remy Rooney (c) Suarez
Boruc Gerrard Mertesacker Gabbidon
have 0 in the bank and an equal idea about what to do
Any help would be greatly appreciatedOpen ControlsGerrard > Oscar would be the FFS pick considering 0 in the bank.
Alternatively, Paulinho has had a solid game against Sunderland and he was very impressive against United - might be worth a go. Or if you haven't been burned by Michu yet this season, now might be the time to try 😆Open Controls
All right ya Geezers help me bench one out of
Hazard,Silva ,Wally,Ramsey,Oviedo.
Leaning towards Wally.What do you suggest?Open Controls
Amalfitano is a big turd at the moment. Is it worth the risk of playing Mirallas or Walcott ahead of him this week even though they may be benched?
Open ControlsI can. My midfield looks like this....
Schurrle/Redmond/Hernandez and of Amalfitano, Walcott or Mirallas.
I don't really want to be playing 2-3 bench risks.Open ControlsOh, you're looking to bring in Theo or Mirallas this week?
Schurrle might be out this weekend and I would bench Pablo.Open Controls
Which transfer is better for free?
A) Coutinho > Silva
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Azpi Luiz Cahill Cole
Mikel Essien
Willian Mata De Bruyne
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This is how I think we might line up tonight. Oscar should be on the bench. Schurrle, after that fantastic performance at the Brittania, could be in line to start against Palace. I am certain that Hazard wont feature in the starting Xi tonight. The only problem would be Luiz. Could it be a match too soon for him to start? Possibly. But I fancy him to start even if he is 75% imo. Terry needs a rest.Open ControlsDo you think Schurrle and JT will start against Palace?
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Schurrle, if fit will start. Has earned a start. JT is still the best CB we have. Ideally, Jose would like to rest him ahead of this busy schedule of games. And tonight's game looks a good bet as any for him to rest based on Luiz's recovery.
Hence I think Jose would like to play Luiz not just to regain match fitness but also it would mean a rest for JTOpen Controls
Looks right. Weren't you the one who called Dzeko leading the line up front alone for City as well? Spot on.
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@Snake Juice and Sarj, thanks for the rational advice up top. much appreciated.
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Does anyone else feel their team is starting to get very ragged after a series of ill advised punts rather than fixing the core issues and are now just trying to limp through to Jan WC? Or is it just me?
Open ControlsI'm with you on this one.
I've taken so many ill-advised punts this season: Lallana (when he stopped scoring), Snodgrass, Pablo, Paulinho, Siggy...and my brand new weapon: Jonjo 😆
Although tbf, every mid right now feels like a punt since nobody is really delivering consistently (aside from Ozil, Yaya, etc.).
Every week, a new "desirable" punt comes along and one becomes tempted to take a chance just for the heck of it.Open Controls
Had that feeling 3 weeks ago after taking 52pts in hits chasing players my team was looking like a patchwork quilt. Took a step back and asked myself what I was doing. Have corrected the team now and feel it is solid going into the busy Xmas schedule and my rank has climbed from 780k to 200k in a couple of weeks and now 2ft's sitting in case of emergency. Hopefully the upward trend continues.
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West Ham is my secret weapon...
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Exactly! Reid will be straight in my side once he's fit.
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What was his injury again? I had him for one week before he got crook.
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sagna and gerrard > silva and ___ ? have terry/coleman/dawson/lovren
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This is how my starting Xi's ownership looks like
4.3%
6.3% 17.2% 22.7%
24.9% 62.2% 17.7% 3.0%
41.5% 28.4% 33.8%
Doesn't mean much really. But I'd like to think that the "ideal team" in terms of ownership would be the ones that covers the players with maximum ownership and also have decent differentials that can push you up the rankings. Anyone else looking for the proper balance in terms of ownership of players?Open ControlsI just love it when a teams on good form, they've got good fixtures. And the player who I want from their team, who's also on form has a really low ownership.
Open ControlsI'm finding it hard to fit him in. I might have to lose Ramsey to bring him in lol.
Open ControlsI don't think getting rid of Ramsey would be a very wise move now. Still think he has a lot to offer
Open ControlsYeah but the whole high ownership is putting me off. Yeah it's a big gamble. But I wouldn't ditch him until the January wildcard.
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I can do a straight swap for nasri. I just don't wanna get burnt like last time I bought him. Got injured before he could play for my team 🙁
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Mine is:
4.4%
17.2% 7.6% 6.3%
24.9% 62.2% 9.7% 5.5%
42.5% 33.8% 28.4%
Bit more of a differential in midfield and defence.Open ControlsAt this point in time most active players would have 3 from SAR and Lukaku so its the midfield and defence which is gonna push you up the rankings I reckon
Open ControlsDefence is where it's at I reckon. Most people move to a generic attack as certain players stand out. This usually means leaving the defence alone, but getting lucky like Chico's goal for me last week is gold dust. GJ and Terry on the other hand......
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I plan to keep GJ for another couple of weeks. With Gerrard out, he could very well be pushed up to provide the attacking spark for Pool and to feed Suarez. Let's see how he does against Spurs.
As for Terry, I got him in when we played West Ham with the intention of getting rid after the Palace game. Hasn't done that bad for me. Getting rid for Evans next week
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Good way to look at it. Mines
7.9%
5.3% 33.9% 2.4%
27.9% 62.2% 24.9% 2.8%
13.0% 41.5% 28.4%
Looks like quite a highly-owned team, when your differentials are in defence...you know you're going to have a bad time 🙂Open ControlsNo Aguero? 😯
Look at the discussion above, mate. Berbilly and I reckon its the defence that could spring you up the rankings. The correct set of defenders i.e
Most are gonna have a generic front 7 now, anywayOpen ControlsYea I've somehow stayed away from Aguero, not sure how that happened 😯 Rooney Suarez Lukaku for me.
That's slightly reassuring about defence. 2 EVE, 3 4.0s and Kosc are what I've got. Will see how that goes - still hoping for a miracle with Sess. Patience has to pay off surely right?Open Controls
Will you captain the least owned striker this week?
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I came in from work a while ago and watched Keane and Vieira - The best of enemies its brilliant a must watch for any footie fan any one else see it yet?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tNna61IS6ZEOpen ControlsSlightly old but useful...
"West Ham are hoping Winston Reid can return by the new year after the defender underwent successful surgery on an ankle injury."
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-2511756/Winston-Reid-return-West-Ham-new-year-successful-surgery.htmlOpen Controls
Good to go?
Howard
Zabaleta, Terry, Rat
Oscar, Coutinho, Ramsey, Ravel
Lukaku (c), Aguero (VC), Suarez
Lewis, Chester, mertesacher, Ward-ProwseOpen ControlsYou might be better of picking Chester over Rat. I'm not certain he will start.
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Silva appears to be popular this week but how sure are we of his game time? I have Gerrard and was thinking I could transfer to Silva and also swap Brady to R.Morrison (2ft).
Midfield is Lallana Walcott Ward-Prowse.
If I did the above I would still have £1m in the bank
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A. Ben Turner or B. James Chester to rotate with Ward?
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A little help please...
Howard, (Boruc)
Coleman,
Haz, Ramsey, Sess, Ravel, (Brady)
Kun, Suarez, Lukaku (C)
Which 2 of the following should play?
McAuley (car)
Flanagan (tot)
Zab (ARS)
Dawson (LIV)
Thanks in advance.Open ControlsThe positives with that choice is both are at home. What I don't like is when my attackers are playing against my defenders.
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After several weeks where my team was ok, this week fixtures trouble it. Can anyone give me any ideas of best moves here?
Mignolet 4.0
Terry Coleman Chico Walker Chester
Ozil Coutinho Ramsey Brunt Redmond
Suarez Aguero Lukaku
1FT 0.0 in bank
Is my priority:
A) Keeper change, given Mignolet's fixtures?
B) Chelsea attacking coverage? Only way I can get Hazard in is via Ozil or a hit. I can do Cout -> Lampard though.
Ozil is in form but has shocking fixtures. Coutinho and Mignolet are both lose-able.
Thoughts?Open Controls...and start generating some cash by going for cheaper defenders.
Open ControlsThat mob has served me quite well! Apart from Terry, who should do so much better.
But yeah, Chico is eminently downgradeable now.Open ControlsTrue. I'm also considering selling Terry.
Coutinho I don't trust. Hopefully Michu runs into form and we can all get him, otherwise the extra cash from cheaper def should be used for a Cout upgrade to Haz/Silva me thinks.Open Controls
That one has definitely crossed my mind. Though I could keep him for CAR and then lose him. I can almost see a 0-0 in Spurs Liverpool!
Open ControlsWith all the Spurs injuries? Doubt it. I have Dawson, and no way am I playing him.
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A) Stay with Mingolet for time being (Spurs not that prolific in front of goal and Liverpool have Cardiff at home following game week).
B) Wait for the Chelsea team line ups today in the Champions League,if Lampard starts I would not recomend you bring him in,as per Ozil to Hazard this is the move I would lean towards if Lampard starts tonight but beware I did this same move last game week as was burned!Open Controls
Morning guys,
Any ideas who Silva will replace in the recent Man City Lineups?
Will his return affect Nasri's gametime?Open Controls
Bench Rambo and play Ravel or Bench Walcott and Play Ravel?
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Tonight's CL game might have an answer for you.
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If and when Gerrard price will drop 0.1 I'm not able doing straight swap to Silva or Walcott for gw 17.
Is it worth to take hit to get Gerrard out for some premium mid?Open Controls
Straight swap sounds the best plan i think.
Would go with Silva i guess, think he'll walk straight back in. A home game (arsenal i know) and then fulham looks pretty good fixture wise.
If you upgrade I think chico is worth getting rid of now more than amalfitano, Swansea have been pretty frustrating to own in the backline recently. Maybe look at a cheapie to help upgrade elsewhere next week if your squad needs it.Open Controls
Best mid till 4.5 price who would rotate well with Whittingham?
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Bannan.
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Aah! December's here. First big match to be suspended by snow was yesterday in Turkey. Any matches in the PL under threat? Need some DGW's now to get my rank back on track!
Open ControlsWill take it both ways. Already used up my wildcard. But love to plan out transfers in such cases...
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Has the suspension of the Gal vs Juv game meant we can't make subs & captains changes in the UCL game?
Open ControlsI don't understand why people still play that game...
Open Controls....Ditto.
I would rather play with myself.
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Who the hell abandons a game because of hail shower? What a bunch of old women.
Open ControlsSorry, I meant, What a bunch of old Tennis players.
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Gerrard -> Silva for this team ?
Krul
Walker, Coleman, GJ, Gabbi, Chester
Gerrard (x), Hazard, Rambo, Whit, Oviedo
SAR
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Nice team. Do it. Man City scoring loads pod goals.
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Howard davies
Walker coleman chester (williams merte)
Sess shelvey hazard rambo (jedinak)
Kun lukaku suareZ
1.2, 1FT
A walker/williams to burner
B sess/shelvey to norwich mid
C other?Open ControlsB Sess to Redmond/ Fer or Brunt
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When is Baines back?
Open ControlsJanuary. In a RED shirt.
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10 years, 4 months ago1 hour until the Victoria's Secret fashion show begins. 😛
Candice Swanepoel (C)
Behati Prinsloo (VC)