With Chelsea’s win at the Etihad bringing Gameweek 24 to its conclusion, we delve into the data once again. Stoke’s midfield goal hero, West Ham’s target man, United’s fit-again frontmen and the knock-on effect Liverpool’s downturn in possession has had on a certain Uruguayan all come under our analysis this time around:
Guys hows my team for the week?
Speroni
Gabbidon Kolarov Sagna (Olsson Bruce)
Lallana Yaya Eriksen Barry (Parker)
SAS Rooney
1FT 2.1 in the bank
*Thinking of:
Barry=> Nolan/Johnson
Olsson => Cahill/ Ivanovic
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Bearing in mind I know fk all about cricket but who appointed Piers Morgan the England cricket boss?
Jeremy Kyle to take over the football team now ?
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Probably himself.
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Out of FPL question. What show to watch next?!
I`m a big fan of Dexter, Breaking Bad, 24 and have watched Homeland as well. Any suggestions which show to watch next?! ThanksOpen Controls
Everyone on here seems to really rave about game of thrones, not seen it myself personally.
Open ControlsTrue Detective. Been great so far.
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Brilliant! Only 3 eps in though so if you want some full seasons to watch try Justified, House of Cards, Sopranos, The Wire, Boardwalk Empire if you haven't seen them. Also Prisoners of War, the Israeli series that Homeland is based on is very good
Open ControlsGeneration Kill was a great mini series. Rome is pretty decent bar some bad acting in parts. Les Revenieres or something like that was pretty good I hear with a Mogwai soundtrack. Mad Men of cause.
Open ControlsGeneration Kill! Forgot all about that. Really good.
Les Revenants? Haven't seen it, just googled. Really good ratings might check it outOpen Controls
If you at all enjoy Comic Book stuff like the newer Batman films then Arrow is absolutely fantastic. Probably the best thing I'm watching on TV at the moment.
Open ControlsThanks for all the suggestions guys 🙂 Cheers
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- Midfield Differentials
Midfield differentials. I know these aren't template names around here but don't be so quick to write them off!
Willian (7.5m)
- Only 0.5% ownership
- Definitely first choice now
- Creates ALOT of chances
- Takes corners
- Decent fixtures
- Plays for one of the best teams in the league
Snodgrass (5.9m)
- 3.3% ownership
- Definite fixture in GW 29
- 1 goal and 1 assist in last 3
- Takes corners and free kicks
- Nailed on
Brady (4.7m)
- 3.3% ownership (mostly dead teams)
- Takes penalties
- Was a 5th mid favourite earlier in the season
- Great next 5 fixtures BUT he's just returned from injury so won't play 90 mins just yet
Zaha (5.4m)
- 2.2% ownership
- 1 assist on his debut last week
- Praised heavily by his manager (soon to be nailed on?)
- 3 decent fixtures
- Great rotation with CPL (Puncheon/Zaha 4th mid rotation anyone?)
Adam (5.6m)
- 1.5% ownership
- Takes penalties, free kicks and corners
- Nailed on
- 7 goals already this season
Oxlade-Chamberlain (6.7m) [The Knee-Jerk Option]
- 0.9% ownership
- Could be first choice while Ramsey/Wilshere are injured and Flamini's suspended
- Tough immediate fixtures
- 2 goals in his last game
Conclusion:
From these options, I see Snodgrass and Zaha as strong contenders for a place in our midfield. Willian/Adam are great options for those seeking differentials, though be aware Willian is more of a 'passer' than 'shooter', so he won't score many goals. In contrast, Adam is more of a goalscorer. Brady could potentially be a decent 5th mid like the start of the season, but it may take him a few weeks to regain match fitness. Personally I'd avoid the Ox.Open ControlsI would also add that Snodgrass should be on pens if Hooper isn't on the pitch.
Open ControlsYeah that's correct, although Hooper is pretty much always on isn't he?
Open ControlsThe last time I remember Norwich had a penalty was against us which Hooper scored. Maybe Snodgrass was taken off duties due to his miss against Villa. It's not like they've got options if Hooper isn't playing!
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"Midfield differentials. I know these aren't template names around here." Hence them being differentials! 😛
I've got Willian, Snoddy, Zaha and Adam in my thinking and watchlist. You're missing InceOpen ControlsShhhh! Yeah I didn't put Ince in, atleast let the kid have his debut first 😉
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Great post INNSIE.
You think Salah will be nailed on(on the left flank) once UCL starts? Or maybe Schurrle?Open ControlsNeither Salah nor Schurrle are nailed on. It's Willian's to lose now and he's looking very good.
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Snodgrass has let me down before, had Adam at when he was at Blackpool good, failed when he moved and have mental scarring that won't allow me to get him again. Zaha maybe, but expensive for what is likely to be my bench 8th. Brady in a week or two perhaps.
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I don't think AOC should be there. Only a temporary option and the GW28/29 crunch is the wrong time to be sitting on a rotation risk. Talking of the upcoming fixtures, Adam and Snoddy look very interesting.
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Surprised Silva isn't on the list 🙂
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aah..good one mate.
I am contemplating AJ to Snoddy next week.Open ControlsThink I'll be getting Snoddy soon too!
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Which of these transfers to do this week?
A: Howard & Chester to Adrian & Ivanovic
B: Adebayor & Chester to Dzeko & Azpi
C: Gerrard & Chester to Lallana & Cahill
D: Save transfer
Team is currently:
Mannone (Howard)
Coleman, Gabbidon, Dawson (Chester, Koscielny)
Gerrard, Hazard, Johnson, Yaya (Mutch)
Suarez, Sturridge, AdebayorOpen ControlsC
Open ControlsC. I did those exact transfers 😯
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Why Gerrard out, he's been pretty consistent lately?
Open ControlsI know. Have Sturridge and Suarez as well though and the move to Lallana frees up cash for a Chelsea defender.
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I did pretty much C, took out Gerrard and Flannagan for Cahill and Lallana, Gerrard has been consistent since coming back from injury but pens aren't gonna come around every game and he's playing far too deep from an FPL perspective for me to enjoy watching him, whereas Lallana is almost playing as a striker....with some nice fixtures ahead.
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Good Day All!
Mannone
Yoshida Kolarov Ward
Mata Silva Hazard Lallana
Suarez Adebayor Giroud
Boruc Ki Koscielny Williamson
Good to go?
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What cha reckon?
Boruc
Azpilicueta, Jagielka, Ward
Mata, Yaya Touré, Johnson, Hazard
Rooney, Adebayor, Suárez
(Adrián, Noone, Koscielny, Fabio)
0FT & £1.6ITB
This GW: If Ade is out take a hit for Lambert?
Next GW: Rooney > Studge + AJ > Silva (-4) OR LallanaOpen Controls
If Ade is out, I'd just play Noone...
A big derby game with a new interim manager... I can see some goals being scored in that one...Open Controls
I like the next GW plan.. maybe Keep Ade and do Ade to Sturridge next week with an AJ downgrade
Open ControlsHmm.. yeah maybe something like
Ade âž¡ Studge
AJ ➡ Zaha (-4)Open Controlssounds good.. though u'd then have 2 cardiff attackers 🙂
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good plan..great team..AJ to Lallana,Ade to Benteke(thank me later 😉 )
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Thinking of doing:
A cazorla to lallana/yaya
B zaha to lallana
C bony to xxx?
mannone (marshall)
ward azpi coleman (merte bruce)
punch hazard mata cazorla (zaha)
bony studge suarez
2.7, 1FTOpen ControlsI'd do a) and get rid of Bony after this week..
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Midfield
Eriksen Silva Hazard Cazorla (Punch)
Caz > Mata or save?Open ControlsKeep Cazorla.
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Are you ok?
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I'm in that weird middle ground between being mentally drained but not tired enough to actually fall asleep..
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Is that you?
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What you reckon? good to stop obsessing over? 🙂
Boruc
Terry Bardsley Ward
Silva Hazard Lallana Mata
Suarez Sturridge Giroud
Davis Mirallas Koscielny Chester
0.0 in the bank
No FT
Plan is to save my transfer next week and then start swapping out/in players based on the FA cup results.. will defo be downgradin one attacker by thenOpen Controls
WOW
NO ... STOP and think man ... WTF are you doing!!
I've not seen so many problems in one team, since ... well ... EVER!!
Back to the drawing board!Open Controlshehe.. 🙂 ..
Open ControlsNah ... you're alright!
Either go to bed (if in the UK) or go get some sunshine (anywhere else)Open Controls
Looks good. FT used?
Open ControlsYep.. Januzaj to lallana.. had exactly enough and thought i might as well 🙂
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erikson to mata (for free, no other united cover, have ade and coleman), yay or nay?
Open ControlsPersonally I'd save. Each FT is gold dust from now on 😉
Open ControlsUnless of course, Ade is declared unfit. In which case you're better off taking him out.
Open Controlsi hate not having players on a monday though...and i never planned to have eriksen, it was ramsey till 7pm on tuesday, double spurs is not ideal
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Until Eriksen curls one in against a depleted Everton defense
Open ControlsSorry man ... I support your move, Eriksen has been quite inconsistent, and Mata against Fulham is good for 6-10 points.
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I think after a few weeks (and hits) I've got a team I'm happy with, got an important H2H this week...
Mannone,
Ward, Kompany, Cahill,
Silva, Hazard, Lallana, Mata,
Suarez, RVP (c), JRod
Subs Koscielny, bannan, Chester.
Bench needs some attention, but ok for this week and next? Or too much Southampton?Open Controlsgreat team..sou have good fixtures ,so you are ok... Bannan out...
Open ControlsIf I hadn't taken a hit already this week, I would have done Bannan to Bacuna but with no spare cash, that one is now out of reach next week.
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Hope u will do well. The front 7 is same as mine but i gt sturridge instead of jrod.
Open ControlsReally? That's some front line then. Team value high or defence poor?
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My milkshakes bring all the boys to the yard, and they're like "it's better than yours"
Damn rightOpen ControlsYes, but it's waived if you captain Vito Mannone
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I've had Yaya for the last two seasons but decided to leave him out this season (mistake) with 15 gameweeks left, are those without him going to stay without him?
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Bringing him in (again) this week. Massive player.
Open ControlsThere is no denying that he'll end up being one of those FPL beasts that we look back on (fondly if you've ever owned him)
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Never say never. Dgw maybe the time where i need him
Open ControlsYep hoping to avoid all season.
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Which of these moves is the best:
(A) Eriksen to Lallana
(B) Marshall to Boruc
(C) Januzaj to Puncheon/Mutch/Bacuna/any other 5.0 mid.
(D) Save FT.
Leaning towards (A) but upcoming FA Cup fixtures may mean I should save the transfer.Open Controls
Yep Id do A or either save FT depending if u need cash as Lallana probably rise by 0.2m before the w/end is out.
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I'm in that happy position when you're not entirely sure what to spend your money on.
GK: Boruc (Davis)
DEF: Terry, Ward, Koscielny (Burner) (Chester*)
MID: Mata, Hazard, Silva, Eriksen (Pozuelo)
ATT: Suarez, JRod, Sturridge
3.3m itb and 1FT.
Obvious to me is using the money to upgrade Chester. If Chelsea weren't playing my beloved Newcastle this week I would get Cahill, however despite the chances of Newcastle actually scoring/winning being extremely low by the form book, I just couldn't be a proper fan if I brought a second defender from a team the week we play them. Given that, I will probably end up getting a second Chelsea defender in next week, so whoever I replace Chester with would most likely be a short term replacement.
Does Chester -> Evra fit the bill this week?Open ControlsMore reason to get the second Chelsea player if you ask me, it will ease the pain more.
Open ControlsI suppose that has merit to it, though assuming that I don't do this love, any recommendations? The reason I picked evra is that I see that despite their poor defence, Man U are most likely to keep a clean sheet this week. That way, even if Newcastle don't score, and the Chelsea defenders get a clean sheet, I most likely wouldn't the losing out, as evra would (hopefully) deliver me the same result.
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Have we any update on Evans or Chambers? Both currently reside in my defence. If both are out for a few weeks then Evans -> Yoshida looks like transfer for me.
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Mannone Marshall
Kolarov Koscielny Ward Chester Olsson
Hazard Lallana Mata Eriksen Delph
Sturridge Suarez Rooney
chester + rooney ----> cahill + benteke for -4?Open ControlsGive Rooney another week.
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Deff
Vlaar / bardsley / JT (mert / Mcnoughton)
A) vlaar --> Azpi
B) Save
1FT 1.3itbOpen ControlsAnyone has an updated link of FA cup scenarios and GW 28-29 playing % possibilities... Which teams are def gonna have a fixture during GW28-29?! Is GW 31 def a double GW?! Which teams. A bit confused here. Thanks for any insight
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under the influence of the Frisking the Fixtures article, I am thinking of getting a City striker in. How injured is Negredo? Ideally, I would like to get Dzeko as he is playing OK but always scores against lower teams and I dont see him being first choice for the CL
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For those of you worrying about GW29 and the permutations about who you'll have playing depending on what happens in the next round of the FA Cup, quit worrying!
Last year all 20 teams played after the Premier League moved 4 games to midweek in the same GW. Is there any reason to expect them NOT to do the same this time around? The football calendar doesn't change...Open Controls
Mannone Marshall
Coleman Kosc Burner Ward Clyne
Mata Hazard Eriksen Lallana Pozuelo
Sturridge Suarez Adebayor
1.3 ITB and 0FT
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