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…
why would you get an extra mill with oscar? has hazard rose that much :/
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I'm in the same boat. Leaning towards Oscar as that allows me to do Nasri > Silva next week
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You see this is the good utilisation I was talking about.
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Not the booze and hats theory?
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oscar will score less though, like having sturridge instead of suarez
Open ControlsProbably, but I still prefer Oscar/Silva over Hazard/Nasri
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Yep this is good
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Would you be satisfied going into weekend with this team? Or remove Gerratd fir a hit and bench a def?
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Terry Burner Mcauley Chester
Whittingham Hazard Ramsey
Lukaku Suarez Aguero
Davis Gerrard Brady ShawOpen ControlsDifferential team of the week ... and I'm going to predict this will outscore the template team:
Cech
MTurner Chester BTurner
Lampard Oviedo Lallana Nani
Defoe Torres Remy
I've entered this team and will get back to you!Open Controls
Pick 1 to play please:
Amalfitano vs Cardiff (A) - note he was subbed off at half time last game
Burner vs WBA (H)Open ControlsI've got exactly the same conundrum ... I've gone with Burner
Open ControlsAye it's a tough one.
WBA have scored in all but 2 of their games this season and 1 of those was last GW where they should've had at least 1 if not 2 goals (Sess sitters).
Burner and Cardiff have had 2 CS in 7 home games (vs Everton pre-Lukaku and vs goal-shy Swansea)Open Controls
Amalfitano. Surely someone has to score one of his assists soon?!
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Would you rather have
a) Burner-Gabbidon (avl SUN NOR WHM STO HUL) + Ramsey+2m
b) Merte (whm new CAR avl FUL sot) + Ramsey
The 2m mainly gives me the flexbility to do Ramsey to Walcott if he's nailed on an on form.Open Controls
Who do you reckon Silva would replace this week ? Milner ?
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They both played the other...I reckon nasri wont start
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Who will make way for Silva (should he start on sat)
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50/50 between Nasri and Navas. Only Pelle knows. Don't think Milner will start despite his heroics against Bayern
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Think it's more 70/30 Demi, but then I have Nasri so may be wishful thinking.
Just think with Navas playing 90 midweek and Arsenal being Nasri's former club, it's that sort of intangible that managers use to their advantage.
Actually, diffcult to drop Milner after that performance!Open Controls* as in 70% Navas will be dropped.
Open ControlsFair point about Navas playing 90. I do think Milner wouldn't have been in Pellegrini's thoughts prior to Bayern though, and that he wouldn't change his mind after. Maybe if it was an away game though.
I'd give Nasri the edge though like you, Navas probably better as the impact sub.Open ControlsYep, exactly. Pellegrini must have thought giving Navas and Milner a run out against Bayern would make it an easy task to bench them for the Arsenal game.
He's got a good bunch of wide midfielders when you look at it:
Navas - pace, counter attacking
Silva - plays in-between the lines, technique, creativity
Milner - hard working, positionally disciplined, reliable but lacks flair / spark
Nasri - similar to Silva but perhaps links play and keeps possession betterOpen Controls
Do you think Hazard and Terry will play on sat Demi?
Open ControlsYeah i think so. Opportunity to rest both in the league cup after
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Alrite chaps....anybody hazard a guess as to how many points Silva will get if he plays
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Hazard, Suarez, Aguero or captain unsensible Remy for the armband
Open ControlsBy unsensible Remy I assume you're talking about his behaviour off the pitch. Nothing to do with this article 😉
Open ControlsOh of course ! I usually am tempted to do the unsensible thing often enough myself.
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Hazard, most people will go with a forward so be a bit different.
Open ControlsJust worried he might be a bit fatiqued after tonight. Palace have been ok lately also mind you, 3 cs in the last 4. Not saying they will keep Chelsea out but maybe it won't be as much of a hammering as people are thinking.
Open ControlsThe clean sheets have been rubbish opposition, the 1 they conceded was to Norwich so don't read into that too much....also the others options are facing what are arguably top defences
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I was looking at bringing in Hazard and Lukaku.
However Hazard potential risky minutes over the christmas period along with not having the confidence really to put the captaincy on Lukaku has led me to Rooney again!
There are 3 gameweeks over the christmas period here which Suarez and Aguero are risky captain picks and it looks like it would be best to captain someone else. Now looking at the fixtures those 2 are Lukaku and Rooney but as I said I am more tempted by Rooney due to the fact I have more confidence having the armband on him than Luakaku (maybe because I think Lukaku is a bit of a wildcard).
GW 16
Aguero - Arsenal H
Suarez - Spurs A
Rooney - Villa A
Lukaku - Fulham H
Captain - Rooney or Lukaku. Would feel safer to have rooney and captain him to be honest over Lukaku anyweek
GW 17
Aguero - Fulham A
Suarez- Cardiff H
Rooney - West Ham H
Lukaku - Swansea A
Captain - Suarez
GW 18
Aguero - Liverpool H
Suarez - Man city A
Rooney - Hull A
Lukaku - Sunderland H
Captain - Lukaku looks the best shout but if I had a choice I would again go rooney as don't feel confident captaining Lukaku
GW 19
Aguero - Palace H
Suarez -Chelsea A
Rooney - Norwich A
Lukaku - Southampton H
Captain - Rooney
GW 20
Aguero - Swansea A
Suarez -Hull H
Rooney - Spurs H
Lukaku - Stoke A
Captain - Suarez
So GW 16, 18 and 19 don't look good times to captian suarez or aguero.
I know it sort of inbalances the team but Rooney does look tempting here just for the reason to have the captain choice.Open Controls3 days after Liverpool at home and 3 days later city have swansea away.
There is a case aguero will be rested v palaceOpen Controls
Holy Moly! That's a long post. Here's an interesting take on it all. Captain the same guy week in and week out, and you might better assure yourself of hitting the jackpot. Sometimes, when we Fantasy EPL managers tinker too much, bad things happen.
Open ControlsI'm pretty confident in captainin Lukaku so no worries for me.
But in GW 19 why did you opt Rooney (nor) over Aguero (CRY)?
Possible rotation?Open Controlssee above, 2 tricky games either side which is why I would go for the assured start in rooney. That's just me
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for me it would be:
GW16 Suarez
17 Suarez
18 rooney
19 Aguero
20 Suarez.
I have Aguero Suarez and Rooney.
PS. must have taken you a while to type that comment out!!Open Controls
So who should I bring in for Gerrard for a -4? (Have 0.1 in the bank and Gerrard selling price of 9.0)
A - Oscar (Have Hazard already but this should guarantee 1 starter against Palace)
B - Silva (Have Aguero already, City have good fixtures after Arsenal)
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i think its a coin toss really ...... i went oscar cos i already have double city and no chelsea
so go with yer gut or leave it to fate 😉Open Controls
Here is a question. Present for wife what to get?
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Open ControlsI guess that would free up more of my time to spend on this forum
Open ControlsLOL!!!
Open ControlsThink about all the vets bills, money spent on carrots, grooming tools, a cage, fur everywhere. Are you sure you... oh wait... I get it.
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cheap but effective option......homemade macaroni card spelling out 'i love you' ........
or holiday in St Lucia .......
both will get you laid, guaranteedOpen Controls
I just nailed the final Jeopardy question. Man, I'm on fire tonight!
Open Controls'Twas an easy one, really. The category was Sports Term History. The question/answer (however you look at it) went something like this. - Roger Staubach remarked that, after throwing a big pass in a specific football game, he closed his eyes and said this?
Open Controlshail mary
Open ControlsAnyone? Anyone? crickets.......a cough here and there........
Open ControlsOh, snap. Sorry. That's right Colonel. Big ups to ya lad.
Open Controlsthe hail mary pass is probably the only phrase from american footy that i know about .....didnt know about the origins tho
Open ControlsAh, then you have much to learn. I gather you're in the UK? I grew up a Steelers fan. Both parents from Pittsburgh. Most Super Bowl wins of all time. Whoopie!
Here's another term for ya. Flea Flicker - it's a play where the quarterback hands it off to the running back, and the running back fakes to run, only to stop, turn, and pitch it back to the waiting quarterback who tosses it up for a bomb (aka, a long pass).Open ControlsFor what it's worth, I started playing organized soccer, sorry football, at age 5. Some guy from Scotland started a traveling club in my hometown called the Medina Rangers. We played in tournaments around the States and dipped into Canada once in a while. Pele was even at one of the tournaments back in the 80's. Good times them. Good times indeedaroo.
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night beavis
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I went Oscar because he has higher ownership. Amazing how after hours of sifting through data I make my decision based on this
Open Controlseh haz has the higher ownership....
Open ControlsI couldn't think any other reason for choosing one over the other. Very balanced arguments for both
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Off to put some chicken thighs in the oven. 375 degrees to glory in about an hour and a half. Yum diddly umski. Anyways, if anyone needs fantasy advice, hold tight and I'll be back in a bit. Don't do anything stupid while I'm away.
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suicide?
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I have a feeling some smug little sausage will be on here after the weekends games, bragging about their points haul off their Michu (C).
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Guys looking for a midfielder punt for next 3 gameweeks
Current mid - Hernandez, Walcott, ravel, cabaye**, ??
8.1 to spend
1. Lampard
2. Nani/Manu mid
3. Mirallas
4.?Open ControlsSh*t what was the cut off score for the last man standing league last week?
Open ControlsSickened. Pointless hit just left me short so.. Played 4 defenders at the back and not 1cs but don't you know the 1 defender I didn't play kept a cs *sigh
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How much is too much to keep lying around in your bank?
Basically, I'm pretty happy with my team but currently have £2.7m stashed. I was keeping it around for upgrading Giroud to Rooney, but went Lukaku instead.
The spots in my team which I'd consider upgrading don't need anything near that sort of cash.. currently toying with the idea of upgrading Distin to Baines when he's back as a luxury pick.
What do you think? I kinda like having it around as it gives me alot of flexibility should I want to shake things up.Open ControlsI have 4.6m right now ITB but I know I'm gonna use it to do Ravel to Silva next week.
After that I might do Ivanovic to Burner instead of Merte which mean it'll leave me 2m ITB.
That's a good amount me thinks. Don't really have any concern with the team, but it'll give me the flexbility to do Ramsey to Wally if needed.Open Controlsi had about 5mil early in the season due to cheapie mids........yes it is very powerful to be able to buy anyone, but i feel its fairly inefficient to have to much 'dead money' ie not earning you points (unless your cheap team is scorin well)
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Torn in between Hazard or Silva 🙁
Silva(excellent fixture after arsenal, bar liverpool)
Hazard(could go mental against palace at home)
Help !Open ControlsPersonally, I'd go Silva as a differential pick.
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considering downgrading defence to upgrade mid's
thinking of shifting Dawson to one of: chester, williamson olsson or bardsley.
however, the distin bandwagon has got me attention.
1 FT, 0.0 ITB
what do you reckon?Open ControlsTo bench - ozil or ramsey?
Playing Morrison, Hazard, Redmond and one of the aboveOpen Controlsplay ramsey as he was on less minutes that Ozil tonight?
Open ControlsOzil has not really done much away from home I suppose. . .
Open ControlsI am playing Morrisson, Hazard, Coutinho and one of Ramsey or Brady. .
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benchin ozil sounds plain wrong at his price
Open Controlstruly does.
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Bench Morrison
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Ramsey. I'm probably gonna bench him as well.
Open Controlsthanks guys, bad week to own both ozil and ramsey 🙁
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Is it possible for all 3 of Nasri, Navas and Silva to start this weekend?
Open Controlswho would sit? Yaya or Fernandinho? Don't see Pelle doing that tbh.
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Play one from each set.
A. Burner and Clyne
B. Ramsey and SessegnonOpen ControlsMorning BL. 😀
How was UCL fantasy for you?Open Controls
Welcome Silva! Now its time for me to sleep on it!
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Jagielka-Terry-Coleman (Mertesacker, Gabbidon)
I want to downgrade Terry after this GW to free up some cash, but who should I get?Open ControlsWould you guys do this Gerrard>Silva -4?
Open ControlsI think I would if I didn't have half decent subs lined up.
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Anyone find it odd that Wenger gave Ozil 90 minutes against Napoli when Arsenal have Man City away on Saturday? It's even a midday kick off.
Also, for Walcott not to make an appearance, do you think he's planning on throwing him in as a unknown quantity for Pellegrini?
Either Wenger thinks that Ozil is intelligent enough to take rests during a game, or he wasn't planning on starting him against City, or he simply doesn't think he needs the rest. Baffled!Open Controls
10 years, 4 months agooscar and 1m or hazard??