With the final double Gameweek of the season almost upon us, we turn our attentions to the Opta statistics to assess the recent form of Arsenal and Sunderland.
Using the team profile data, we take a look at both sides displays from Gameweek 30-36 – a period of time that saw them play six times apiece and one that coincides with Dick Advocaat’s arrival at the Stadium of Light.
Ozil
3 x Ozil
Cazorla for me.
(C)azorla
Ozil
Caz.
Cazorla but I went Ozil last week, so I hope big eyes comes good.
Repost
Play
A. Schlupp sun A
Or
B. Dawson che H
Or
C. Berty
Leaning~b
B would be my last choice.
And your first choice? *having benteke btw*
Probably A. Sunderland struggle for goals & Leicester as CS specialists atm.
Cheers TM
I'd play Bertrand
But ..but I have tekkers 😀
Cheers kurtinho
A maybe?
Cheers sully
Some advice please
Schmeichel
Ivanovic van Aanholt Schlupp
Ramsey Özil Hazard Henderson
Giroud Agüero Benteke
Subs: Myhill Rose Bertrand Ibe
1FT 0.9 ITB Hazard->Gerrard?
Right starting lineup?
No sanchez ?!!
Yeah, couldn't afford. I haven't had him all season 🙁
I think you need him now
Haz+ozil→sanchez+gomez/Gerrard imo the best moves
Start Rose/Bertrand ahead of Schlupp.
Sell Ivan or Hazard?
Hazard
Thanks!
It depends on your team imo
Mignolet
Ivan Terry Coleman
Hazard Sanchez Ramsey Coutinho
N'Doye Vardy Aguero
Davis Schlupp Toby Cambiasso
Need to drop one of them to strengthen my frontline.
Ivan+N'doye→giroud/defoe+kos/pva
I think you need haz for Gw38
Yeah, Ivan + N'Doye > PVA + Giroud is what I'm going with unless someone can convince me I'm better off selling Hazard. Thanks!
United bottom of the league non-shocker....
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-3078756/Garry-Monk-s-incredible-work-Swansea-City-fallen-radar-really-Manager-Year.html#i-c6caca1eea0707bb
Was Kelvin Davis dropped simply because of bad performances? So they`re likely to keep Gazzaniga between the sticks?
Seems like that.
Figured. Looks like it`s Panti-time for me then..
Posted this last night, will repost to see what others think.
Who is more likely to be rested? Caz or Ramsey?
I feel as though Wilshere/Welbeck/Walcott could easily knick a game off Ramsey, whereas I can't see Caz stepping out for Arteta. Arteta and Coq wouldn't be creative enough together in the double pivot. Seems the only thing to be separating them at the moment.
Believe Ramsey slightly less nailed because of the 3 W's you mention above Walcott should get a run, and don't think Giroud will be at risk if Walcott plays. Girouds risk is Wellbeck, imo.
Thanks mate
Wilshire could nick a game off Caz in the double pivot
Didn't Wilshere play wide right when he came on, which meant Ramsey was moved to the double pivot (against Swansea)?
He did but isn't he more of a central midfielder than a wide player usually?
The same can be said for Ramsey really
This is true
My take is its too difficult to call the rotation but am leaning towards Ramsey. As per last season his points don't correlate directly to his stats. A lot more clinical and threatening than Caz
Hmm yes fair call.
Ramsey. And I suspect that Walcott may start for Giroud. Can't see Arteta starting, fwiw.
So you mean Ramsey is more likely to be rested?
You went Caz over Ramsey right?
Cheers mate
Yes to both. Ramsey also appears to be carrying a knock
Thanks mate.
How's the rehab going?
I am doing well. Annoyingly, they are mucking about with my placement. 🙁
Good to hear mate.
Ah, that's annoying. Good luck with it all!
Thank you, Nick! 🙂
I think Wenger will play his strongest team in both games but sub players early regardless on game result v Sunderland
Hmm yeah. Would you go Ramsey or Caz?
Repost:
A) Davis, Skrtel > Panti, Koscielny
B) Ivan, Vardy > Wasi, Giroud
Have PVA, Sanchez, Ramsey already
Thanks in advance
A. Think Kosc will be in the points.
A, imo
Whats the likelihood of Moreno playing this week?
50/50
Dunno, but he is becoming van Aanholt in mine.
Zero it seems 🙁
Does Newcastle have any momentum heading into these final two matches?
I heard of talk that there seemed to be some fire in the belly against West Brom to avoid relegation and I'm considering Colback to be a differential...
No momentum imo. Would not surprise me if relegated.
No. And you should be looking at Grealish/Delph imo
Don't be a moron.
The same was said of Hull double GW assets.
Colback doesn't have a DGW and is massively ginger.
And a yellow card magnet
Haha no wonder the Newcastle team has no soul.
70 point lead in ML
Panti
Schlupp, terry, pva
Haz, sanchez(C), silva, Ramsey
Giroud, Kane, aguero
Bench order: wasilewski, Boyd, Dawson
Am I safe?
Yep. Congrats
Yes, imo also
70pt lead with two games to go is more than enough.
Thanks very much guys. First season in fpl too. Couldn't be happier.
Good morning all, some advice if you please...
Kasper
Ivan Kosc PVA
Sanchez Ozil Hazard Hendo
Aguero Kane Vardy
Myhill Cambiasso Skrtel Duff
1 FT and 1.4 ITB
A) Cambiasso -> Gomez
B) Vardy -> Defoe
C) Something else
thoughts very much appreciated
Gomez would go on the ground for Vardy this week
Maybe a, but no changes would be acceptable.
A, for me, and bench Henderson
thanks for the feedback guys
1FT and £0.2m in the bank. Depressingly, £0.1m short of doing Fabregas>Silva. Any ideas for my FT lads? Fab to Gomez?
Panti
Terry PVA Kos
Hazard Henderson Ramsey Fabregas
Aguero Giroud Benteke
Bench - Schlupp, Vlaar, Cambiasso
Cambiasso to Gomez, and bench Fabregas?
Sorry - not enough money. OK, Fabregas to Gomez.
What do we think of Hazard and Fabregas' chances of starting the 2 remaining games?
Fab definitely not vs, WBA, Haz 50/50 ... But just guesses at this point
Why do you think Fab will def not start with WBA? Not saying you're wrong, just unsure and curious. I know Jose has hinted at resting Hazard, has he said similar about Fab?
JM said both Haz and Fab have played too much this year. But Haz also hasn't missed an EPL game this year, and was just named player of the year. I could see him ... Like Terry ... Play every game. Fab, on the other hand, has faded off a bit, plays more of a holding role, which could be replaced by one of the young guns JM plans to bring in. I very well could be wrong ... Just my opinion.
You are wrong to say Fabregas has faded. He has been one of Chelsea's most outstanding players recently. I think you are exhibiting FLP tunnel vision.
His creativity is still there but he lacks Costa's positioning and finishing to convert his play and he's not particularly a goal threat himself. So he's faded FPL-wise but that means nothing for Mourinho's selection policy.
Pick 2 to bench :
Terry(Wba)
Jagielka (whu)
Henderson(cry)
Schlupp(sou)
Silva(SWA)
Jag/Schlupp
Jags and Schlupp
Henderson and Silva, for me
Hendo Schlupp
Jag Schlupp.
Hendo actually has CRY and schlupp actually has sun
Problem with Arsenal, any combination could be winner/loser choices.
Best three players on stats are sanchez, ramsey, cazorla. Whether those three players will be top points scorers over the DGW is anyones guess.
The difference is so marginal among the attackers that it's a bit misleading to say that. And you are forgetting the defenders.
Agree. I also could see some 1-0 games, which would make the defenders look good bets
The summer is going to be so damned boring without FPL and football 🙁
I can't bring myself to get interested in cricket and have no clue about the MLS.
Guess I should go outside then for a couple of months.
Cricket is shite. It's already polluting SSN.
Too be honest I'll be happy for a few football free weekends, but will quickly get bored and end up watching austrilan women's blindfold rules football just to get some sort of fix.
Amen brother. I was trying to be tactful as I noticed a fantasy cricket league on here (I think) but it's an absolute joke of a sport. It's just rounders with a hard ball played on grass instead of on the beach.
Yeah it's sooooo boring. Gonna be a long summer 🙁
Copa America
You sir, are a genius.
Is there any fantasy copa america?
I dig the fantasy MLS. But I live in the States, so am "closer" to it. It fills the summer void of FPL for me.
Before this wek I was set to do Vardy, Fab -> Giroud, gomez.
This now seems like a really bad idea as Giroud is invisible and was never really sold on Gomez, and I'm thinking Fab -> Caz.
Have PVA, Panti, Sanchez, Kosc. Good move?
Yes!!! 🙂
Cheers Doosra, and welcome back. Always appreciate your input even though I'm an infrequent poster.
Thanks, DD! 🙂
So, Gomez looks likely to rise tonight (currently at 117%)
Do you think he has a good chance of rising a second time this week, or even during the final GW? Doing so would mean I'd be able to do Gomez > Silva for GW38 for exact money
No chance he'll rise again.
Best hope you have is if he scores well this weekend but that's a long shot and he still might not rise.
Actually ignore me, I didnt check NTI in. You never know, it come happen before deadline but a long shot.
Nope
Fabregas to:
A) Gomez (bench or transfer out GW38)
B) Gerrard (play both)
Is it worth -4pts to sub in PVA for Hutton?
I feel only 3 DGW players might not be strong enough? Thoughts?
Schmeichel
Skrtel, Bellerin, Terry
Silva, Sanchez, Sterling, Ramsey
Kane, Augero, Austin
Bench - Schlupp, Hutton, Boyd
No. Hutton has good fixtures
Thanks, you think I need to bring anyone else in for this DGW?
Well ... you might look at Boyd to Gomez?
I would say no.
Hold tight
Thanks guys
Anyone know if Costa will be back for the final game? In a draft league and hoping he could help out my failing cause
Doubt it
Don't think they'd risk him
What do?
Mignolet (URGH) / Hamer
Skrtel / Terry / PVA / Hutton / Wollscheid
Ramsey / Sanchez / Hazard / Albrighton
Kane / Aguero / Giroud
1FT, 0.7 in the bank. Chasing my minileage (about 15 points behind) so I'm prepared to take a gamble, I was considering either Kane or Hazard out?
Albrighton to Gomez?
Both inform though call but probably Gomez plays the double and on pen I just did cambiasso to Gomez..
Yeah that makes sense, will be a shame seeing as I just brought him in for his good fixtures. My fifth mid is Sanchez (Villa) so I have exact money to go him -> Gomez and bench Albrighton for the week...
Hello and thank you.
As the season draws to a close I wanted to take a moment to say thank you very much to all of you at FFS, especially Mark, Jonty, Granville and all of the contributors and posters who make FFS such an invaluable resource and an excellent read. And I’m a huge fan of the Scoutcast. As I live on Koh Samui in the Gulf of Thailand I’ve also grown rather fond of the DZ, what a lovely bunch of folks you are.
I was also deeply moved by the responses to Doosra recent illness and the sad passing of Absinthe. Like most of you I only know them through their numerous, excellent posts and yet the outpouring of genuine concern and support shown by the FFS team and many posters was truly something to behold.
This is just my second season playing fantasy football. Last year I ended up with an OR of 618,116 and I was absolutely delighted with that result. This season, my good pal who introduced me to FPL suggested a small wager for our mini-league and so I thought I’d better spend a little more time on it and try and give him a run for his money.
After 36 GW’s I have an OR of 2,946 - http://fantasy.premierleague.com/entry/40030/history – I know, I can’t believe it either! However, I can sum up the reason for my improvement in one simple statement:
“I became a member of Fantasy Football Scout.”
That’s it in a nutshell. I’m still making mistakes and learning valuable lessons but thanks to FFS just not as many mistakes as before. I haven’t posted in the past because I’m still serving my FPL apprenticeship and I haven’t had anything informative or even interesting to say up until now. With a bit of luck I may have something worthwhile to contribute next season and start to repay all you good folks who have helped shaped an incredible FPL year for me.
Anyway, I’ve prattled on enough, thank you one and all for making the last year interesting, exciting, insightful and at times, truly inspiring.
Cheers and all the very best.
Johnny
Great post, Johnny! Good luck with it all - terrific rank!!! 😀
Well done Johnny.
Imagine what rank you'll get when you master FPL next season 😀
Good luck for final 2 GWs, Johnny.
Thanks everyone, though perhaps I'm not learning fast enough. Against the general advice and conventional wisdom I've taken a -4 point hit this week for Graham of Sunderland!
Nice post MIM. Welcome and well done. I am also based in Samui!
That's a top notch way to pop your posting cherry MIM, nice one.
I agree with all your sentiments 🙂
Well said mate. Best of luck for the remainder.
Nice post mate. Been to samui once, 9 years ago! I live in HK with my wife and kid and we're addicted to Thailand holidays. Maybe we'll come to samui sometime and I'll look for Johnny the FPL guru haha.
Nice post. Well done.
I'm in Udon Thani. Wished I'd registered my team in Thailand. Would be No1 if I had.
Well said and good luck. I'm in OZ and love the DZ. Viva Le DZ!
Right, back to sleep! 🙂
Kane to Defoe for a hit-4 ? Yes or no
No way.
No
nope
No.
Just been looking at the NTI's for this week....
I cannot believe that Defoe is ahead of both Cazorla and Giroud!
I am also surprised at how few are getting ramsey and Ozil....
This game never ceases to amaze me!
Plenty already have 3 Arsenal.
Very true.
I suppose it's like people saying they are not taking a hit this week to get in DGW players, but they took the hit last week to allow them to get who they want this week.
Im guessing a fair few are also losing deadwood like a cheap 3rd striker. Whereas theyre more reluctant to sell the likes of Hazard to get Ramsey or Ozil
You are probably correct.
Maybe many are Vardy/Kane owners with an easy switch price wise.
Fair enough if you have 3 ARS already but for a minus 4? Not so sure
Those stats look surprisingly good for PVA. I suppose everyone will have him right?
Toby ➡ PvA for -4?
Hmm prob not worth a hit.
Risers: None
Fallers: Eriksen and McArthur
wow thats pretty dull for a DGW 😆
Very 😀
Hazard starting & playing for an hour is more likely than a cameo appearance considering the fact that he has started every PL match & wants to keep it that way IMO. Yes, Jose said youngsters would play this game but not necessarily starts for every one of them. I remember UCL group stage match vs Sporting where Cheeks made debut through cameo. Can see similar debut for Brown after an hour mark into the game.
I'm still benching
8 years, 11 months agoCazorla or Ozil?