After delving into the Gameweek 5-8 data for Defenders yesterday afternoon, we now set our sights on the midfielders. Arsenal’s in-form duo arrive under analysis, whilst we also cast an eye over City and West Ham’s summer signings and analyse the recent displays of Southampton’s wide men as the fixtures turn in their favour.
I never get it right when it's 'interesting'.
Kolarov if Kompany returns 🙂
KDB
Sanchez for most I would guess, walcott, hazard and the southampton boys are good bets also
(C)osta or (C)ane
Has there ever been a reset of the votes on the captaincy poll? Seems like this would be a good week to do it.
Theo
For someone who doesn't own Payet yet, is bringing him in ahead of Tadic/Mane this week a good move? I can get the other in subsequent weeks, so purely asking for this week. fwiw, I see both games having over 3 goals
Over 3 goals??/
Yeah Palace - West Ham and Southampton - Leicester
Get Mane
It was a pop quiz here the other day: "guess who has the most bonus points this season?"
Yup, everyone guessed Payet correctly
There's a certain "Charlie Adam circa 2010-11"ness about him, isn't there?
Payet looks a season keeper so I'd find a way to get him but go mane short term
Cheers all. The crux of the matter is if Mahrez starts I think. With him, Mane could explode, without, I don't see him going too crazy
I never got on the Aguero bandwagon. Oh how you guys slaughtered me for that!
So you missed his 50 points then?
Yes, at the expense of *more* points form the strikers and midfielders scoring points consistently.
Same here, I got more from having consistent strikers than having 2pts Aguero.
Not sure if that can compensate for 50 points from Aguero...
Don't mean to brag, but I brought in Aguero just before his megahaul 🙂
Don't we feel stupid! Those points sting like crazy
Aguero "bandwagon"
You still have Kompany?
Yes, but he's getting subbed out this week - there are no mantras I live by!
Surely the words "aguero" and "bandwagon" don't go together!
I imagine you missed the Messi bandwagon too.
The bright side
Aguero tweets updates on his injuries
Pellegrini is very forthcoming in pressers
Is it time to bring Facer out of retirement for another article?
Is Dan Edwards Facer?
Might be. All I know is that Facer isn't Ben Dinnery.
We'll be hanging on the Dinnery's every word now.
And it's only half way through international week so plenty of time for scan/ proper diagnosis
Looking forward to Sturridge doing a Jonny Evans and trolling everyone who gets him for aguero. Steering well clear. Non existent 2nd half vs Everton and clearly not fit yet
I sure hope so!
Now that Aguero looks to be out for some weeks, should I keep sterling and give another chance or sell him?
Wait for aguero news. Like all of us
keep
Same dilemma .. I'm keeping
Yes I am, Sterling could play up top with Bony.
At least we have a shortlist for possible replacements. Ie noone in their right mind would consider Rooney
Will Aguero's injury have any effect on Sterling's gametime and positioning ?
Bony has played in the games aguero has missed
I imagine Sterling's starting spot is at risk after last week.
Brace yourself. Klopp incoming
So excited FPL wise
Displeased completely as Everton fan😆
same
Spurs to win 3-1.
The first decision point will come when Pelle is due to rise (likely to be soon now that Aguero is flagged)
Yep. Let's hope it's after the weekend some time, Tuesday at best.
Begovic (DDG)
Kompany, Kolarov, Cresswell (Evans, Targett)
Payet, Mahrez, Ayew, Eriksen (Redmond)
Aguero, Martial, Ighalo
2.5 ITB
Redmond > Sanchez, Kun > Pelle for a 12 point hit?How is that 12 points?
He's already on -4?
In which case this new set is only -8
Well, yeah.
Already on -4
It's only -8 then - sunk costs.
Total for GW is -12, that's what matters
No it isn't.
Yes it is? The old -4 doesn't get erased just because I do more hits later on.
I agree with Numb.
The -4 has already gone and nothing can be done about it.
The decision now is whether the other two transfers are worth a further -8.
I suspect that 4 have already gone.
Bonkers
Redmond is playing Newcastle! Just start him and bench Kun this week
Costa will be motivated after the ban, home to villa. Th aguero>costa swap is mighty temting
It will be especially so for those that don't want 5M+ in the bank.
But Chelsea are depressed
Could definitely see Mahrez getting benched again this week if Ranieri is looking to tighten things up away from home.
Ouch... hope not , then down to 3 playing mids... Will keep though,, but getting rid of Sako
And I can see Mahrez asking for a move in January if he's only starting every other game!
Because he was a nailed on starter last season....
I'm still shocked he's getting benched while he's playing so well, maybe he's trying to take him out the shop window? seems very strange
How do you think KDB will do in Aguero's absence?
Around the same. Those weeks at the start when Kun was off form, City were good. The key players are more Silva and Kompany
If Kun is out long term surely Bony is a great shout?
A friend has messaged saying Kun was in tears when he was stretchered off, anyone confirm?
he did the same last season missing a month ?
Thanks for the link. Doesn't look good at all.
Jurgen Klopp press conference at 10am on Sky Sports News.
Sam Allardyce has reportedly accepted the Sunderland manager role
Oh dear
great...bye bye Sunderland.
he will keep them up, but they will be so boring
Sore necks for the Sunderland fans
great appointment
Coates could become a valid budget option again then
Anyone think Sterling could be deployed up top? Or will they just blindly keep the faith the Bony?
I think it may suit City's style more than Bony would
lol. Pelle is not Rodgers. Definitely Bony up top if fit
not definitely.
It could happen
Chances of yaya being fit for next game ,really need him fit next week
Waiting on news too. Nothing yet. Plenty recovery time
Klopp parody interview is a good chuckle if you want a laugh this morning
link?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7bcUG3PDcmQ
History of FPL! 🙂If I wasn't stuck in Gran Canaria I would be getting on a plane to Finland for a bit of a knees up with the mates
GAWA 🙂 🙂
Cant wait to read about Klopp on Moving Target here
"It is the biggest honour I can imagine," says a beaming Jurgen Klopp.
It is a special club
Utd suck
😆
He will say exactly the same when he signs for Chelsea or Real Madrid later.A bit lacking for imagination then
Germany manager winning world cup
Barcelona manager
Madrid manager
Bayern Munich manager
Making Cobham FC into a premier League quality club
Lots of options
Poor Buy...he has already become Deluded
Guy*
It looks like Mr Klopp will be having the final say on transfers at Anfield…
“It’s enough for me to have the first word and the last word. We can discuss everything in between,” he said.Sigh. Another 10 days of looking at "How long is Aguero out for" question here 😀
I have payet, KDB and sanchez in my team, who should i make captain and why?
8 years, 6 months agoAt least this makes the captaincy decision for next week a bit more interesting. Sanchez for me.