We roll out the next instalment of our weekly article for Members this evening, offering an in-depth statistical analysis of the main captaincy contenders for the set of fixtures ahead. This week, more than most, getting the armband call correct looks crucial – given that all of our featured five have acquired at least 12% of the votes cast in the Gameweek 16 Captain Poll, opinion looks split right across the board. Time to delve into the data, then…
Your thoughts on whether Lampard or Oscar will start?
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I think Oscar will. Not sure about Frank, to be frank.
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Oscar is almost as nailed on as Hazard, and played 60minutes compared to Lampard 90 minutes today.. Chances much higher of Oscar starting but who knows..
Open ControlsIm going for a one week punt and would really fancy fat Frank to bring in a big score if he starts. He usually does against the weaker teams at the bridge. Cant afford Haz so has to be one of the two
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the annoyin thing is therell be a huge amount of 'i told ya so's if hazard starts or not..... sigh 😕
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What to do with this sack of shite? 2 free transfers...
Mignolet (4.0)
Coleman Collins Chester (Koscielny Shaw)
Ozil Nasri Ramsey Ravel (Brady)
Suarez Aguero Remy
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Suggestion 1:
Koscielny ➡ Distin
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Remy ➡ LukakuOpen ControlsCan't afford that 🙁
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If it was me I'd want hazard and rooney, and I'd take up to two hits to get them (losing nasri or Brady and Remy)
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Suggestion 2:
Nasri ➡ Fer
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Remy ➡ LukakuOpen ControlsI'd rather just do Brady > Bannan then. (In addition to Remy > Lukaku)
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remy to lukaku
if you can't afford that downgrade brady mig or shawOpen Controlscheers
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Bottomed...
Play Kim(WBA) or Shelvey(nor) ?Open Controls
All set for the weekend?
Krul
Chester, Flanagan, Terry
Brunt, Ramsey, Hazard, Ozil
Lukaku (c), Aguero, Suarez (v)
Subs: Harper, Bannan, Vlaar, ClyneOpen Controls
swëg
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Any danger of Terry being rested at the weekend?
Open Controlswell, one of him or luiz is gettin rested..... cant see it bein terry tho really...should be terry cahill back in the middle
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Bench one. Coleman, Collins, Chester, Williamson.
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Open Controlsmight be shifting to aguero after tonight
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Open Controlsjust a gut feeling.... i figure its either goin to be a derby-esque goalfest ot 0-0 ...... lukaku, amazin, but itd be typical if a new fulham turn up to goodison and repel that.... finally suarez away v spurs isnt that attractive, but id still expect him to score
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Look set to go? Line-up and Captain choice right?
.............Mignolet
....Terry Distin Coleman
Hazard Yaya Ramsey Brunt
..Aguero(c) Lukaku Suarez
Lewis, JWP, Burner, ChicoOpen ControlsThanks, and thanks.
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Maybe play Burner instead of Brunt? And I would captain Lukaku.
Open ControlsI did have Burner starting, switched for Brunt last minute. You fancy Cardiff to keep West Brom out then?
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When are the Paddy cup fixtures out?
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A. Migs>> Krul
B. Williams >> WilliamsonOpen Controls
My top captain choices this weekend (if I had all of them)
1. Lukaku
2. Aguero
3. Suarez
4. RVP
5. Rooney
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I've got 1, 2, 3 and 6. Would rate them as you did.
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anyone know how many minutes Hazard played tonight?
Open ControlsThe whole game.
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Ozil and Hazard both 90 mins tonight.
Hazard in Chelseas last eight PL games (minutes); 90, 83, 90, 90, 83, 90, 90, 90.
Ozil Arsenal last ten in PL; 83, 90, 90, 90, 90, 90, 80, 90, 90, 90.
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Slight worry with Hazard, none whatsoever with Ozil.
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I'm still undecided on who to captain
Open ControlsYou applying for the writers job Ronh?
You seem like the right man for the job.Open Controls
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Lukaku for me.
Open ControlsTommy, can you amend that buttner tweet? The extra M is really annoying..
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Chances of Schürrle playing at the weekend?
Open ControlsPlaying both Ozil and Ramsey at the Etihad just seems so wrong.
Then again, so did playing Baines and Fellaini there last year. Combined for 17 points 😎Open Controls
Farfan ( C ) deliverd nicely for me tonight 😎
time to settle an armband for Aguero or Rooney 🙂Open Controls
At least it's a playing bench for the festive season but which 2 to bench
Chester (STO)
AWilliams (nor)
Burner (WBA)
Arnautovic (hul)
Ravel (SUN)Open ControlsWilliams and Arnautovic
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I just admitted to the wife that playing racquet sports with people who don't run enough is boring. Now she's sulking. I said she looks cute when she plays but it doesn't seem to have washed.
Open Controlsgerrard to oscar -4, done!
Open Controlsgood move, i just didnt want triple city....and silvas never really worked out for me before
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So good feeling after taking a hit.. think I'm addicted!
Did Remy->Rooney and Coutinho->Sterling, I know Sterling is unsure but if he gets playingtime next 6-8 weeks because of Gerrard/Sturridge out he can score as good as Coutinho I think/hope!
Gives:
Howard
Coleman Terry Chester
Hazard Walcott Shelvey Sterling
Aguero Suarez Rooney (C)
Bench: Ramsey, Vlaar, GabbidonOpen ControlsWhat are The odds on a West Ham CS?
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Thought I'd have a quick check on my updated gargatron stats after a decent GW:
Total captain score 262
Captain score if you had swapped all C / VC 162
Captain score as % of overall score 29.21%
Highest possible captain score 420
Captain score as % of your highest possible captain score 62.38%
Number of different captains 10
Total score of autosubs 10
Total score of unused subs 139
Unused sub score as % of of overall score 15.50%
Points spent on transfers 24Open Controlsso after tonight's performance of Arsenal, Walcott's chances to start vs City have risen, haven't they ?
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as FT, Opinion pls whats more priority: thx
1--Drop gerrard AND for who: Oscar,Silva,Wally,or Yaya?
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2-Drp Remy > either Rooney or Lukaku?Open Controls
What do you think guys?
McGregor
Coleman - Walker - Koscielny - Burner - Shaw
Ramsey - Mirallas
Suarez - Lukaku (c) - Aguero
Speroni - Gerrard - Cabaye - Kim
I know it's not ideal, but can't see anyone worth bring in for Gerrard for a hit.Open ControlsNice team ropey midfield aside I with I had Lukaku for the upcoming gw would definitely captain him if i did.
Open ControlsOscar is a good pick for Gerrard
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If Gerrard is confirmed in the presser as out for a month, he is worth a hit to either Hazard or Oscar imo.
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Man that formation looks ugly. With Cabaye banned I say the four points would be worthwhile.
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10 years, 5 months agoAs I posted at the end of the last article, and since so many are asking if he will play:
Hazard has played 1234 minutes out of the 1350 possible this season.
And in the one game he played less than 60 minutes he still scored a goal.
No guarantee but I feel confident he will!