Our first members article of the week analyses a number of key statistics from the previous round of fixtures. We cast an eye over Tottenham, Newcastle and Man City’s midfield and strikers and also assess Watford’s out-of-sorts attack as the Hornets struggle for a cutting edge.
I am bringing in Firmino most probably
Wait another week imo
Firmino
What would you change in this defence to free up some funds?
courtois McCarthy
bellerin toby dann dawson morganDann > Daniels
I prefer this ^
Downgrade Dawson
WBA are about to have some tasty home fixtures ... could be worth hanging onto for them?
Dann > Smith/Daniels (Depends how much you need)
Is Ozil still an "essential" ... his form dropped away a little bit before his injury and now that Sanchez is back on the horizon it might effect his output ... could you lose him??
Sanchez back is good news for Ozil
I think there's something to this myself.
All teams should have bigger problems than Ozil
Still has that yellow flag which always concerns me a little.
I can see Chelsea parking a Mourinho-sized bus against the Gunners, although i don't have the plumbs to play Azpil!
No. Wait a little longer.
Crazy to go Ramsey to Gosling and promote Alli to 4th mid here?
Butland
Toby, Monreal, Evans
Ozil, Ramsey, Payet, Mahrez
Kun, Lukaku, Ighalo
Schmeichel, Alli, Darmian, Dann
2FT, 1.6mI like Ramsay and I think he is a very decent diff. Stick with what you have got.
Waste an FT?
No. Work on your D.
Darmain/Monreal->Wolls for instance.Yeah could work on the defence but the options to buy are very average atm. Darm/Mon both coming off Cs's and good fixtures, is there really a need to transfer there? Dann could be the one to go though..
It is not crazy imo. You will have 2FT next week to upgrade 1 mid if needed
You need to somehow turn Ramsey to Sanchez/ Silva anyway. If you plan to use him this week downgrade your D to raise funds.
Guys.... Current front 7
Ozil, Payet, De bruyne, Mahrez
Aguero, Giroud, Vardy....... 2 Free transfer + 0.4 in the Bank
What to do with Mahrez and Vardy????I'd keep them both tbh. They'll return to form soon enough.
And this week is the acid test for Leicester as to where they're at with a dip in form ... they're still second on the ladder!
Who's nailed on for City, Sagna or Zabaleta?
neither
Neither it appears.
Neither, each will take games from the other.
I have Kolarov and I'm planning to sell for Sagna, that's why I'm asking! Should I save instead?
If you don't mind the rotation then go ahead. I'd prefer Sagna as he seems less injury prone.
Is Baines worth the extra over Jags?
Both are equally nailed, Baines has much higher assist potential, but Jags has a (surprisingly) higher goal threat and also a higher baseline BPS.
I have enough cash for either, but does it makes sense to save that 1m and go with Phil?Baps are irrelevant imo as you are buying Baines SOLELY for assist potential imo
Everton are kak in defence , see my post on the best defences over the last 6 based on xG -
http://www.fantasyfootballscout.co.uk/comment/12469623I'm not totally convinced. I agree they have looked poor without Jags, but when he played they managed 4CS in 11 games, which may look below average, but when you factor in what those 11 fixtures were as below, it seems alright to me.
WAT, sot, MCY, tot, CHE, swa, wba, LIV, MUN, mcy, che
EVE's fixtures turn massively this week and with SWA, NEW and WBA in 3 of the next 4, I fancy a couple of clean sheets there.I really don't. But as you wish...I prefer Baines fwiw
In fact, only 4 teams (MUN, ARS, MCY, STO) have kept more clean sheets per game this season that Everton (with Jags) has over the above tough fixtures.
Two reasons for that -
1)Short sample size or co-incidence
2)Correlation does not equal to causation (meaning Jagielka might not be the reason Everton were keeping CS with him)I'm not sure 11 games can be deemed a short sample size.
Jags may not be the reason, but the evidence appears to suggest he is. 2 CS (half as many) in the 11 without him, and those were in much easier fixtures imo:
ars, SUN, whu, AVL, bou, CPL, nor, LEI, new, STO, TOT11 games is a small sample size for stuff like CS per game. Goals conceded is a better metric imo.
Fair enough . But my theory on this is Funes Mori , who is a horrible horrible defender...and while Coleman is injured , Stones has shifted to RBYeah, Mori looks a liability. I'm not overly set on an EVE defender this week, but nothing else is really jumping out....whatcha reckon here?
A) VVD -> Baines/Jags
B) Alli -> Barkley (3 away in 4 for Spurs and have Kane)
C) VVD & Alli -> Jags & Barkley
Bank 2.3m, 2FT
DDG
Bellerin, Simpson, Moreno
KDB, Payet, Mahrez, Alli
Aguero, Lukaku, Kane
Hennessey, VVD, Wolly, SurmanYep , that defence is a priority , do you fancy Daniels.Maybe Simpson/Wolly > Daniels
(http://www.fantasyfootballscout.co.uk/2016/01/19/the-men-in-black-gameweek-23/)
Also , I would hold VVD for now ,2 CS in a row now and Southamton as a whole look rejuvenated . However , I suspect you want Sanchez in by next week? In that case do VVD > Daniels .I like Daniels, but not for 3 weeks - sun, cpl, ARS doesn't look great to me.
I was tossing up between losing Wolly vs VDV, and although SOT have 2 CS in a row, their fixtures are tough now whereas STO's become great in a couple of weeks.
This got shot down before, but what about
D) VDV -> Targett
Doesn't help the defence, but the other 4 rotate ok. Benefit here is it raises enough cash for DDG/Alli -> Elliot/Sanchez next week, i.e. getting Sanchez without losing KDB. If A-C then I will need to lose KDB to get Sanchez.Would not want a Hennesey Elliot GK situation
Word of the day... causation.
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Haha... just a word that doesn't get said often especially around here. 😉 Not having a dig, I appreciate the vocabulary.
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You know how i feel about this Jins, Baines was pure class against Chelsea and is back on set pieces too ... i think Lukaku still has penos but Baines raiding runs and pin-point crosses were just sublime ... you can tell I'm a big fan!! I don't you could go wrong with either TBH
Jags or Daniels is the real conundrum.
I think Daniels can wait 3 weeks personally, but yeah he's a good option (as is any defender on penos)
As you want Sanchez and who knows what else will happen I'd say get Phil.
yes
Any Dowuble Gameweeks confirmed yet????
I am waiting to play my chips...!None as yet
Thanks for the replies. Is Targett a viable option? Nailed on?
You cant have Targett , Morgan and Targett in the same defence imo
Defo ... two Targetts is too much!
Oops 😛
*Dawson 😛
Kolarov to Baines for free?
Yay or Nay
yay
yes
Heck Yes!
1FT. Best move? Want to do Ighalo ➡ Kun next week so need £3mill more.
a) Ward ➡ Simpson (Have Hennesey).
b) KDB ➡ Barkley/Wij
c) Both a & b for a hit
d) Zouma ➡ Jags
e) Myhill > Foster/Forster/Butland?Obviously choices a), d) and e) will mean I'd need to take a hit next GW for Iggy > Kun.
If A gives you the cash then that one
It does not give enough cash BUT it will give me more options for my KDB replacement next GW.
I'll have £8mill instead of £7.6.
G) Save transfer
Roll with what you have for this GW, 2FT will get you what you want next GWWant*
Always with an answer brother. Thanks for chiming in.
Could always hit the WC button and get the team I want now before I get priced out of it?!
Wanna see a template??I played my WC last week and I now regret it. If I played my pre WC team I would of scored 70 points last week! Instead I ended up with 57.
It's always tempting to play WC however this season is so unpredictable when you feel your team looks rough it tends to be a good GW. Keep the faith.Thanks. Who did you sell and who did you want so desperately?
the transfers I did were...
Butland >> Lloris for rotation with Hennessey, not worked out yet however in the long run I think it might.
Moreno and Souare >>> Simpson and Evans just cash saving and fixtures
Bellerin >> Sagna No Baps nor attacking points for bell, felt a downgrade was needed
Antonio >> Payet price changes and I was worried about Antonios mins
Someone cheap >> Alli price change and fixture/Form
Felt right at the timeOh and KDB >> Firmino to break the template
Yeah some nice acquisitions there but I would have advised against it 😉
I like your picks but they don't seem desperately needed.
My WC would be to get Kun before he gets to 13.4 or higher. Also get rid of deadwood like Zouma, Myhill, Hennesey, Mahrez and Ighalo. Not to mention KDB and potentially Ozil.
Will be all my strength not to make a trade or WC this week!
B Barkley
Myhill Butland
Toby Bellerin Dawson Moreno Francis
Ozil Payet Alli KDB Mahrez
Kun Ighalo Lukaku
2FT 2.4 ITB
Don't see any essential transfer. Should I let go of 1 Ft this week?Myhill > 4.0m and play Butland every week?
But Myhill has Villa at home this week.Though you have coverage with Dawson.
Myhill > Elliot? (as you have Dawson)
Bellerin > Kosc? (more Baps)Thx for the replies!
Silva or Sanchez? still won't be a couple of weeks till I get them
I'm looking at Silva next week as I've sold KDB. Sanchez can wait imo I then might go Ozil>> Sanchez depending on form and fixtures.
Not sure I can get Sanchez Silva Ozil Payet Alli Kane Lukaku Aguero in the same team!Thanks and yeah I have KDB aswell ,them players would make for a great front 8 not sure how good the defense behind it would be though haha
Difficult to say before we see who Sanchez looks when he returns..
Those with Mahrez and Alli, which one are you playing and why? I have Kane too if this makes a difference..
Have Kane aswell and I'm playing Alli
Got Alli benched at the moment.
initial was to bench payet over Alli. keeping mahrez in
Can't bench Payet, I just can't
Choose 3 to play this week?
A) Bellerin
B) Baines
C) Dawson
D) Toby
E) WardB C D
A 1st defender subCheers
Thoughts on this Sanchez draft, can get there with a -4 but looks to be something to move onto after this week if he plays.
Butland, Rudd
Dawson, Bellerin, Alderweireld, Daniels, Ward
Payet, Silva, Ozil, Alli, Sanchez
Lukaku, Aguero, Ighalo
?Looks ok but not in a hurry for Alexis myself.
Just plotted my defensive rotation out for next 5 weeks(ignoring possible DGW's)...
Sitting with this lot and 2 FT's...0.0 ITB...
Williams-Toby-Ward-Simpson-Moreno
Williams seems to only be playable twice in next 5 weeks(CP/SOUTH). Is it worth trading him out to free up cash? I can't see anyone I would want or that I could possible play in next 5 if required. Maybe Daniels, but I'm not sure it worth it to free up 0.2m.
Or do I lose one of these:
Ozil-KdB-Mahrez-Ali-Payet
Kun-Kane-Luke
?
I'm in exactly the same conundrum old friend
I'm toying with Jags or maybe Clichy if I hear any Kolarov news
But need to sell woolly & Williams to make that happen
Stumped realty ....Hey Evs,
Yeah...feels bad having 2 FT's and not knowing what to do. Wish i didn't!Williams to Zouma then Zouma to Williams
Why would I want to do that ladyboy?
lolTerrible idea. lol
Last week was the same i did...
McCarthy ➡ Henessey
And then benched him.
Now it looks as though Henesey himself is gong to be benched 😡
Jags or Daniels are the two I'm looking at.
Hmm...not sure. I don't have funds for Jags. Not sure Daniels is worth a trade as it will only net me 0.2m if I sell Williams. My defense(if fit) are ok for next 5 weeks so Daniels won't even make my starting 11.
What's your keeper situation?
What would you do with this?
Butland Hennessey
Dawson Dier Moreno Ward Smith
Özil Ramsey Mahrez Payet Alli
Agüero Lukaku Giroud
2 FT / 0,3 ITB
Get more Everton in? Jagielka or Barkley maybe?
Suggestions on this lot guys? 1FT, 0.7 itb
Butland Schmeicel
Moreno Toby Williams Bellerin Saylor*
Mahrez Yaya Ozil Arnautovic Payet
Kane Lukaku Giroud
Anything to do? Or just save?Save or take a hit to get Kun
Hey DZ, going to ask this again with a different crowd. Have 2FTs and need to burn a transfer, which move is the best?
(A) Hennessey to Rudd/Elliot/Pickford
(B) Myhill to Fabianski/Schmeichel/Boruc
(C) KDB to Silva/Firmino/Barkley
(D) Wanyama to Stanislas/BarryA or B
A - Elliot
Play B and hope.
Do A as a back up... Elliot
Thoughts on this conundrum?
Butland McCarthy
Bellerin Walker Moreno Ward Simpson
KDB Ozil Mahrez Alli Westwood
Kun Kane Kaku
2FT, 1.4 banked.
Open to suggestions, cheers.What about Howard?
Keeping Butland for now. Not buying another GK.
Jags or Daniels are who I'm looking at the back.
With potentially moving Mahrez or KDB. So confused tbh.a 2nd GK is good for bench boost. need to do it sooner or later?
Bench boost during DGW surely? With 11 DGWers at least.
(which will be after WC)
yeah in DGW.
So no need to shift GK now then. Can wait until DGW.
I'm not much help. Sorry.
🙁We're in the same boat. I thought 2 FTs was a good thing.... bloody nightmare turns out.
Bit depends on your long term plans. What do with Mahrez & Alli if they blank again. Who to get as a replacement.
Thinking of Barkley or Wijnaldum myself but really not sure what to do.
3 away games in next 4 for Wijn. Play the fixtures and get Barkley
I would probably just do Ward -> Targett to free some funds and keep other FT if you are not willing to sell Mahrez.
Even if Targett gets dropped you have still have wc left to fix deadwood and when was the last time you needed your 5th def?or get another gk. Pickford for 4.0.
According to Sunderland fan Sess! he should be starter atm
and your starting XI for gameweek 23?
XI of the players above.
From defence, who are the starters?
I've the same defenders, only instead of Walker I have Toby.
That's why I'm asking you about this 🙂Bellerin Moreno and a defender if I bring one in.
Baines or Jags?
Jags saves cash. Him or Daniels.
Walker -> Baines/Jags
this
what transfer you thinking of doing this week mate? what rank target do you have for the season now?
Jags over Daniels?
Tot have good fixtures so why get rid?
They don't do CS
whats your rank target for the season now?
10k (lol)
Ward to Baines
Headache this week
A. Kane > lukaku
B iggy > lukaku (-4 and have to downgrade KDB or turn 5th mid arnie into 4.2)
C keep for now Kun-Kane-Ighalo
?
Protecting ML leads and high rank 3k so don't really want to take a hit OR not have lukaku. Also would rather not lose mids until know about DGW so pretty stuck really, any advice?!And don't want to lose Kane
I wish I knew the answer. I'd probably roll with what you have currently. Save transfer and review next week
Am I benching correctly? Alli and Willian
Howard
Moreno, Dawson, Toby, Bellerin
Payet, Ozil, Mahrez
Lukaku (c), Aguero (vc), Kane
Subs: Butland, Alli, Willian, Richards, No FT, 0.4 itb
With Ozil uncertain to start, 1st sub might be called into action.
Wow at the player on top of this article
But fixtures not looking amazing. He's worth it though for potential DGWYes could be good punt
Any news on josh king?
Probably not a starter anymore, even when fit.
Aah, they bought Afobe...
thksGosling the best 5th mid, if that's what you're after.
Over stanilas?
I need to free up cash from somewhere...
Stanislas not nailed either.. definitely Gosling.
He's last year's Boyd.
for sure. Nailed to start even if Bournemouth sign new mids. Odd goal or assist now and then
Not nailed after they signed Iturbe and have Pugh sitting in the wings. Could be rotated.
...come on guys...this thread is confusing...
So it's gosling over Stanilas?
Correct?Yep Tina. Gosling is the one. 90mins, nailed, odd goal, etc..
Perfect 5th milf.
Hmmm...didn't realise that. Thanks for the info
😕
Too many new players to be sure starter I reckon
Help!
Who to bench this week?
Mahrez (v Sto) out of form
Ozil (v Che) could be injured, not an easy game
Y.Toure (@ Wes) rested last week, came on as sub
Payet (v MC) tough game
Alli (@ CP)
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Aguero (@ Wes)
Lukaku (v Swa) easy game on paper, but out of form?
Ighalo (v New) easy game on paper, but out of form
The only 2 I think I'm definitely playing would be Alli and Aguero.
I would also most likely play Lukaku and Ighalo due to the fixtures despite their recent barren run.
Personally, I'm leaning towards benching either Payet/Mahrez.
Thoughts appreciated!Mahrez
Mahrez/Yaya probably Mahrez.
Alli
thanks all!
Anyone watch Tennis here?
Know anything about this D. Brands guy? Up against Garcia Lopez atm. A set up.I watch tennis.
Probably a young player. He's down 3-0 in the 2nd set so I wouldn't be too concerned/ intrigued.Great. 🙂
Cheers
Last time I watched Tennis was when Pete Sampras played
Dont like serbian novak djokovic ? 😀
Nothing wrong with him I quess but haven't watched his games ever.
altough my granny who is Tennis fan seems to dislike him
Probably because he wins... everything.
You right better games was with sampras and agassi, its boring to watch 100% dominant player last few years
Still love me some Federer though 🙂
Not sure if you actually watch tennis if you think he's 100% dominant
And when sampras agassi played they talked about how dull sampras was and they were no mcenroe/borg.
And he was just as dominant as Djoko, winning half the GSs in his peak 5 years
Who has Targett replaced in the Southampton lineup? Does it look likely he will keep his place?
Tadic, Saints in the last two fixture have rolled out a 3-5-2 formation with Targett playing LWB
Thanks
Tadic? Not sure
Is rose nailed now ?
Nope. Spurs are the new Man city in terms of full bavk rotation
more than Targett
Get Rose and Davis.. Rose for Assists and Davis for CS either way your in the points..
170 back in ml. If Costa ruled out is there any point getting Lukaku (pretty much everyone in ml has him)?
Swaying towards no but it's hard to see him blanking over next fewGet Rooney as a differential perhaps. He's in a purple patch atm.
Ta. He an option but would rather Costa fit
guys any thoughts on:
Bellerin (CHE) and Smith (sun)Bellerin
Both 2 pointers imo but Bellerin to play.
8 years, 3 months agoFirmino or Barkley? Who to bring in?