Our usual post-Gameweek article for members arrives this evening as we delve deeper into the data for the first round of fixtures. Leicester’s two-goal hero, Man City and Southampton’s chief creators, Swansea’s improved goal threat and an eye-catching cameo from Arsenal’s Chilean all come under analysis.
I just read the last line..Save It!
haha love it
it sure is a rollercoaster ride 🙂
omg favourite article of the week!
wait a minute...
brilliant, sums it up nicely
A) Ozil > Payet
B) 2FT and 0.5 for next week
B
B
B
Cheers guys!
So when is theo likely to fall do we think? Could mess up my plans...
next week I guess
If people could hold out till the gunners actually play, we could make an informed decision.
Problem is so many knee jerkers won't do so it will force many of us to jump ship as well to avoid the price drop. That 0.1 loss would be a killer at this stage
Completely agree... So here's where I am, I took a bit this week ensuring I didn't overpay for a couple of signings, and found my funds for Aguero, who is my transfer target for GW2.
I know feel I'm going have to take another hit next week, or hold off buying Aguero for another week... and I really don't want to do the latter.
That's what's frustrating me! I just want one more week with Walcott, and my only hope is a brace against Palace that stops the rot, but I far that'll come too late.thanks all, soz for delayed response
Thoughts on going for Mane as captain instead of Kane? Your thoughts?
I'm captaining Mane
Do it, I think I am. Stoke just got better with Shaqiri and I think there are more goals in the SOT game
Yes and he is a cb?
always looks a goal threat, if you are feeling it, why not
A) Haz, Ozil, Rooney
B) Payet, Silva, Kun
B
i imagine you have A atm? keep them for this gw at least
Yes, plan is save FT this week, then Ozil to Payet next GW. Then finally Rooney + Haz to Silva + Kun GW4.
This is all depending on how each player goes over the next few weeks also...
Too many thinking of transferring out Hazard out already.
Think we need to look at it this way.
- His least amount of points were 190, in the first season here in the PL. Twice over 200 points.
- Focal point of Chelsea's attack.
- Almost always gets bonus points if he is involved in goals.
- On penalties.
Can't fault those getting Sanchez in for him since he seems to have better fixtures than Hazard, but having both is the ultimate way to go. Drop only if you are sure you'd be able to get him back when he starts bagging those points.he's as close to a sure thing as there is in fpl...such a secure option in a game full of unpredictability
200 points over 38 games is 5 PPG (not to be sniffed at), but he is costing 11.5m for the pleasure. Potentially more points to be gained elsewhere, especially right now where Chelsea don't look right.
I have no doubts Hazard will be a must have at some point, just not sure it's right now.Agree with you there.
It's worth noting that Hazard gets involved in the goals when Chelsea play a tight game or will marginally. Everton 6-3 and Swansea 5-0, and he wasn't involved in those goals at all.So I'd not just leave him out yet. Next thing you know, Chelsea wins 1-0 in a typical Mourinho game and Hazard gets the goal and max bonus points. Something that happened against United last season.
Considered leaving him out before gw1 but cos I'm a sheep I decided to follow the heard.
This^
Despite the fact I did the research and found that through the first six games of each of his first three seasons in England his combined total is one goal, five assists and the last two years he has failed to score before October!I think it's too early to judge him on the basis of 1 Game where the team practically played more than 35 minutes with a man down. Even then, he looked pretty threatening.
Most people agree that Aguero, Hazard and Sanchez will be the three highest scoring players this year. I say, why not have them all now? 🙂
A. Save ft
B. Walcott to Ayew/Payet?A
I'll pick B considering I already did it (Payet)
Payet even if I have Sakho?
I'd maybe be a bit more tempted to get Ayew in that case but West Ham's fixtures are so good the double up isn't the worst idea to be honest.
I know. Think I might go Ayew though, more of a goalscorer.
0.5 saved too! Happy days.
Have we not lost all the knee-jerkers who are only prepared to give Walcott one week yet!?
As Walcott owners... I think most of us have faith that he'll get his start and probably do the business against Palace. I think we'd all like to see that before we make a call whether to transfer him out or not.
However, there's a growing trend towards, "get him out before his game, in case his price drops", from what I'm hearing.
Most of us don't want to sell him, but a feeling forced to by fear. Surely we're working against ourselves here.
Can Wally owners unite, and let's see him smash it for us on Sunday before making any rash calls?I've gotten rid. Doesn't really matter if he starts or not this week he's still just going to be a headache to own.
If he starts against Palace there's nothing to say he starts vs Liverpool.Completely agree... So here's where I am, I took a hit this week ensuring I didn't overpay for a couple of signings and found my funds for Aguero, who is my transfer target for GW2.
I now feel I'm going have to take another hit next week, or hold off buying Aguero for another week... and I really don't want to do the latter.
That's what's frustrating me! I just want one more week with Walcott, and my only hope is a brace against Palace that stops the rot, but I fear that'll come too late.
I'm keeping for GW2 but probably selling right after the deadline.
He's not a viable fantasy option, bar injury to others, anymore. We all knew this but chose to start with him purely based on preseason game time as well as Sanchez being out for a gameweek or 2.
My plan was always to get rid of Walcott by GW3 - so for me, i'm just going to stick with the plan.
I'm getting rid.
I naively thought that his end of last season peformances would leave him pretty nailed, I did not get him in expecting him to be benched GW1 and I'm not going to put up with the will he/won't he that plagued my team with him in for the last month of last season.
I'd be devasted if I shipped him out in a gw before seeing him play only for him to go on and score.
if im going down or up its with wallyyy
Really tempted to do Hazard ➡ Sanchez and keep Wally. Just not sure about Alexis gametime especially after QGooner's hot topic post.
snap out of it bud
Whats your thoughts about Alexis gametime?
wenger said he won't be ready to play until gw3 in his presser, yet he played him for 20 mins on sunday in a desperate situation...given the loss, and the difficulty of the upcoming fixture i imagine wenger will start him because he knows anything but a win will cause riots...he didn't rest alexis at all last season, he knows how important he is to the team...whether its detrimental to his fitness over the course of the season is another issue, but id say he starts
I'm thinking hazard to Sanchez as well, any advice?
Its a huge risk considering his ownership but could also pay off big time.
Ugh, Theo now in the predicted lineup....
Already bookies favourite for Troll of the Year that kid, just edging out Kolarov and Lukaku of course.
start
1 butland
2 ruddyyyyyyy
??ruddy
this is why I don't do GK rotations.
yep. me too
Ruddy
Aguero (C) its got to be if you own him right?
against Chelsea?
Not sure...as he is playing against the team which invented "Park The Bus" System.
Also the team just ran ragged by Gomis and Ayew and the game is at the Etihad...
Because they Didn't park the bus that day
They were't parking the bus against Swansea.
cheers lads, other option is Sakho at literally half his price which feels wrong
Yes. Captain every week you're certain he'll start for me.
the bus had pretty flat tyres
Nah, not for me
Any suggestions on my team please?
Schmeichel
Coates, Kos, Cedric
Walcott, Sterling, Mane, Hazard
Rooney, Benteke, Sakho
Subs: Hennessey, Fletcher, Francis, Saylor
0.0m in the bank
A) Walcott -> Payet
B) Walcott -> Ozil
C) Hazard -> Sanchez
D) None of the above
E) Save FTsave, then you have more flexibility, as i imagine something will give this week in regards to the big hitters
i say hold off until you know with some certainty that walcott will take a price hit. if they price rise sites say he is close, no harm in going (A) to free up cash for aguero.
E. Give it another week before making the changes.
A while back on here I came across a browser add-on that generates statistics for your mini-league.
Does anyone know the name?
Gargamel, Papa Smurf.
Who would you start out of Morgan and Huth (yes, I have both)
morgan probably
and then sell one!
...actually, in reality you probably shouldn't waste an FT on a 4.5M defender, but still... doubling up on Leicester defenders?? Maverick!
This!
Morning all
What does a team with Kun and Sanchez actually look like??
I'm struggling to get them both in without carnageWell if everything goes as planned my front7 in gw4 will be
Sanchez-Mane-Sterling-Tadic
Aguero-Vardy-Sakho/Gomis
Then wildcardCheers. I need 4 transfers to get them in (poor team planning) ....... unless anyone knows of a cracking 4.5m midfielder?????
Would really appreciate any help about my transfer options.
My options are atm:
A) Wilson ➡ Sakho for free
B) Hazard & Wilson ➡ Sanchez & Sakho/Gomis for a hit.Anyone?
A. Hazard>Sanchez for a hit isn't worth it.
Going with Walcott as my captain . Too crazy ?
a little bit imo
No, it's a bit of a risk though.
Not if you don't have Alexis,Benteke, Pelle or Rooney
other options I'm considering are Rooney and Mane .. Have Kane as well
I would go with Rooney. Kane is surely temption but Stoke ain't no push overs.
Save FT or do Richie -> Payet?
that's a pretty tempting transfer, i think it would pay off in the long run...do you have aguero?
Nah, but I can get him for free by GW4.
Yeah. Looks good. Do it
I think Payet is a must own fantasy player. Jump on board before this game week imo.
Save the transfer at own riskMust own? 😆
Did you watch his performance at the Emirates?
On set piece as well. In the prime of his career. My opinion he doesn't leave my squad.Yeh, he was okay, but only created 2 chances in the whole game, the assist coming from a GK error.
People tripping over themselves to get him have lost their minds, imo. Cabella was more impressive on his debut against Man City last year.
However I like Ritchie too. I Own both currently.
This would definitely be the time to get him wouldn't it. I just feel Ritchie was ridiculously unlucky last week not get any points and should give him more chance. Tricky dicky
really? i watched his game and he was playing a very wide role. not sure what the fuss is all about to be honest.
Looks good
Thinking of Hendo (C) for this week....am I crazy?
tots
Yes, barmy.
A bit IMO.
Hendo is playing deep with the arrival of Milner and if Firmino is starting.
Only chance he grab some points are with set pieces.One goal or one assist more than likely here. But don't expect fireworks.
I'm a Liverpool fan, and yes!
cedric and targett still to start for southampton?
cedric (Y)
Wilson to Sakho for a hit?
I think Wilson's fixtures get better and better as from GW3
Sorry if the Pope's dead, but Shakira is in @ 7m
*keeps a very close eye*
7m is good.
in any other team it would be very tempting...
They score plenty these days, they're not Pulis's team......plus the fixtures get tasty in a week or two
I'm in
He is sterling ^ 2...conversion rate = lol.. but could work out when bojan is back..
1m too much for me. flattered in the World Cup but doesnt have the league stats to back it.
Shakira is a Columbian songstress, not sure she's available in FPL.
Shaqiri on the other hand is 7M, yes.
cedric and targett still to start for southampton??
no reason to think not
Why wouldn't Cedric start.
Targett is the question mark.badly worded. i think they will both play. berty is a way off playing.
Nah, made sense to me mate!
Any pressers today?
maybe for utd & villa game. the rest probably tomorrow
Mahrez ( 5th MF) + Pelle in a 3-4-3
Or
Shaqiri+ Defoe +1 m in a 3-5-2?
This option could also be Shaqiri + Sakho which would give me benching problems
Or Coutinho + Defoe
ThanksDu du du du du du du du Aaron Ramsey ( owners what you plans about aaron?)
Surely keep?
big dilema
If I had I wouldn't budge on him.
Maybe get him and Alexis.
Bit of Hazard and Silva.
Broke but... Happy Days 😎
Either keep or swap up to Sanchez
keep him 🙂
When is the Arsenal press conference ?
Normally Friday at 9am, but Arsenal.com give updates at some point on Thursday's.
My weekly question on my son's side. He used his wildcard already
Romero/Mccarthy
Alders Kolarov Darmian Gomez Oxford
Cabaye Payet Sanchez Silva Mahrez
Aguero Tekkers Graban
2 weeks early for my liking.352? good to go
Actually Cabaye -> Lens
My choice too.
He will be happy he got a nod.
I want to see him do well this season, always good to have new members to the clan 🙂
think the defense is weak.. too much upfront..
de gea might be back, gomez and oxford a big risk long run..mccarthy not a sure starter in a few weeks time..He is a gambler.
cedric and targett still to start for southampton???
As per the replies to your question above, it would appear so. Cedric was taken off at half time because of concerns that he would be sent off and Bertrand is not fit enough to play. Targett is more of a doubt because Caulker could slot into CB and Yoshida to LB.
Interesting about targett
Considering both goals conceded were from crosses, maybe Caulker would be a better bet in the middle. How that plays out for Targett is anyone's guess.
8 years, 8 months agoI wake up to the sound of my alarm at 10:00 AM on a Saturday. Lasts nights hangover lingering and to my dismay the glass of water next to my bed is empty. I stir a bit but try to be quiet so I don't wake up my better half. I smell of cigarettes and Vodka, my head throbbing and my throat dry, but I feel good. Why? because my fantasy lineup is perfect.
Looking back at that day, August 8th feels like it was just yesterday...
Almost one week later I sit at my desk, its the last day of work before I have a two-week holiday to France, Los Angeles, and Las Vegas. I should be thinking about the friends I will see, the places I want to go, and more importantly how to best budget this. But what is on my tired mind? two skinny kids in their early to mid twenties, one donning a #14 on a red jersey, the other a #7 against a light blue.
I guess in the grand scheme of things, fantasy football is not very important. But not for me, for me its not about a score at the end of the year. Its not about improving my overall ranking. Its about he drama, its about the competition with my friends, its about those weeks that make you feel like you're on top of the world and also the ones where you wonder "what could have been?"
What is the point of this post? Im saving my FT. thanks