Our first members article of the week takes a delve into the Gameweek 25 data this evening. We assess the improvement from Chelsea and Man United’s lone strikers, analyse the Swansea midfield battle for our attentions and look for reasons behind the downturn in output from West Ham and Watford’s talismen.
Poorly Ankles
2 FTs. Own Koscielny, Simpson, Targett. Looking to make this move...
Walker & Bellerin -->
A) Cedric & Ivanovic
B) VVD & Azpilicueta
C) Pieters/Wollschied & Ivanovic
D) Johnson & VVD
E) Walker --> Other
F) Bellerin --> Other
I am benching Mahrez again. Gulp. Watching MOTD and Vardy had more chances to score so that is my reasoning. It is a risk. Other options are Kane or Alli but that MCY defence is a joke. Arsenal defence is more solid. Last game Vardy scored 2 as well.
Last game against Arsenal Vardy scored 2. Specifics Worzel, specifics.
Well Vardy scored 2 (points) last game, so you weren't wrong 😛
I'm captaining Mahrez.
Good luck with that.
Hey guys,
With Cresswell, Antonio and Payet all Playlng 120 minutes yesterday, you Think there is a risk that they will be rested next game?
Thanks!
nah - lots of time to recover
Thanks. I hope you are right 😉
Doubt it
Cheers
I've updated my Double Gameweek and blank gameweek chart following Liverpool's FA Cup exit. You can find it here, if it's of any interest:
https://fpldiva.wordpress.com/2016/02/10/double-gameweek-planning-part-seven/
If you had three transfers over the next two GWs, from which team(s) would you buy, taking into consideration GW27 & GW 30?
He already made the chart, you want him to read it for you too?
Yes please as I can't read.
It depend who I already owned. If you're trying to field a strong GW30 team I would suggest spending one of those transfers on a Leicester or Southampton player this week, while holding the other for more FA Cup news in Gameweek 26.
Cheers Diva 🙂
Have a look at Balders % probability of gw30 games being played too along with Divas blog and you get an even more informed view Jaf.
http://www.fantasyfootballscout.co.uk/2016/02/09/the-big-numbers-gameweek-25-3/?hc_page=3#hc_comment_12653322Cheers HVT, proper minefield out there atm....
Yea, saving for the rainy day is the best strategy right now mate.
Have 2 x FT, did Sagna > Morgan (in preparation last week), wish I went for one of the other three (Huth, Fuchs, Simpson) now 😀
Morgan had more returns last season I recall but seems to have dropped off, still tho a huge differential-I wouldn't be too worried, I've Danny and I'd rather Morgan!
Grass>Greener and all that!!
Thanks Diva, we really gotta see the next round of the cup games before we do anything.
I'm saving this week to give me 2ft and a possible mini WC ie -4, based on FA cup games/gw 30.Sound plan HVT.
Is this going to make me more or less confused than I already am? 😆
Hopefully less confused! 😀
Wasn't so bad - looks like a good result. Perhaps I'll have to get Firmino after all...
No, all information is useful we just need to decipher it Andy, have a look at Balders link above too. I'm strongly urging managers to try save this week as we will have more information available to us over the break.
For me this is where the season starts, the ordinary player won't even see it coming-time to baton down the hatches and prepare-It's war!I'm 100% saving this week unless I get news by end of the week that all my players are injured 🙂
Good stuff, I really can see a huge jump in ranks for some 'tormented but talented' managers on here!
I was saying to Jonty and Mark after the scoutcast last night that even though I'm ranked nearly 700k I'm still not THAT far off winning a nice amount of money in one of my minileagues. It's one of the reasons I've not taken too many risks yet.
I'm gonna bookmark this as I reckon with good planning and long term strategy there's still a chance a quality player like yourself could finish top 50k!
I've only ever had one top 10k finish! Wouldn't call myself a quality player 🙂
I'm 90 points from 100k - should be doable but is going to be tough. Need a lot of right decisions and planning.
How many points is 100k Andy?
My worst finish is 60k and had 3 top 2k finishes.
Currently 700k ha ha.I used the Gargatron so it just tells me how far away I am.
Ranked 698k and exactly 90 points from 100kDo you know what the points total is?
You've obviously been unlucky Andy!
So many ways to make ground now for those a little more committed,
Gw27/30, dgws 34/36/37, WC/Triple (c)/Bench boost.
There's 90 points in there for me Andy.
Part 7! So much planning. This is great Diva.
The watch list seems a bit all over the place at the moment?
It's tough with all the players up against their parent clubs
*cup tied
Dogs breakfast
Woofabix
Is Cedric pretty nailed on for Southampton, have 5m to spend and want shot of moreno.
Good option or do i go huth/simpson - this however takes up my 3 Leicester and therefore cant get vardyI think going without Vardy is hugely risky so depends on your end goal.
Cedric has played last 5 games. He's not quite as nailed as VVD and Fonte but looks good enough. The best Southampton defender to have if you think he is nailed enough for your team imo
Why Cedric over Berty?
I replied below 🙂
And if it makes any difference I'm a Bertrand owner. Only realised last night I have the wrong defender.
cheers, yeah just don't want to use the 3rd leicester spot incase i want vardy in for the likes of GW30
Your in a bit of a pickle there now, Cedric is prone to odd rotation and not 100% nailed and you haven't thought out your Leicester allocation correctly.
Sorry if I'm harsh Zizou but find a way to get Vardy/Vvd imho.yeah want to get vardy back in for ighalo so I can re-think it,
still have a few options to get both in.
cheers allmy front 8 is
ozil sanchez payet alli mahrez
aguero ighalo kane
i can downgrade sanchez and then vardy and Vvd can both get in.
Sanchez > ???Ideally Arnie as he plays in 27/30 but no form to back it up now.
what about Eriksen
forget that have 3 spurs already
Bench one and Captain one
1. Ozil
2. Firmino
3. Mahrez
4. Payet
5. Alli
6. Kun
7. Costa
8. KaneAlli
Kun or CostaThis.
Alli Costa
1FT, 1.1 ITB
Butland - Myhill
Monreal - Walker - Jagielka - Dawson - Delaney
Ozil - Firmino - Payet - Mahrez - Watson
Aguero - Kane - Ighalo
Walker to Leicester defender?consider some South Def?? Fonte or Cedric
Yeah, was thinking either Chelsea, Leicester or Southampton
I'm a type of player who didnt spent much on Def. So, Chelsea def is way too costly for me LOL
Sorry for the silence on last page.
@Doos - Yes, Simpson. Doubling up on Huth is maybe too far?
@Puhd - Yep, thinking Daniels as well. But BOU defense doens;t instill much confidence.
@Garlana/Andy/Eden GHazardous - Why Cedric over Berty?*Doosra time*
http://members.fantasyfootballscout.co.uk/my-stats-tables/view/13513/
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1WN7wHzk8VeoCdPEZM40uFi0UVUVM81RU9dNl5R1GlBc/pubhtml#
Essentially - in last 4 game weeks Cedric has been a bit more attacking (albeit not much difference really). He's much more likely to get bonus when no attacking returns are taken into account too.
As for Huth - double on Leicester defence could be gold if Vardy doesn't explode but I think it's a big risk. Everyone will have Vardy in GW27You might wanna make that table public. Doosra would also have you ignore the best Leicester defender for Fuchs sake
Oops - public now.
* Fer
*Ake
Sorry, not a member here 😆
Yep, he's attacking just like Berty but I do agree with the bonus return point. He's no longer the card magnet?
Everyone will have Vardy in GW27 - not sure if I will 🙂
My defense is leaking points, do you guys have any tips?
Gomes (Butland)
Alderweireld - VVD - Dawson (Ward Wollscheid)
I'm thinking Dawson > Chelsea def, but I'm also tempted by Courtoius to play permanently as I keep benching the wrong keeper...
Any tips?
1 FT, 0.8 ITB (willing to take a -4 to clean things up)Or maybe Fuchs?
This is amazing.
Well done to Everton fans for this!
http://toffeeweb.com/season/15-16/news/31837.html
I'll ask again. This is my D.
Bellerin Toby Moreno Evans Targett
Now i'm waiting for Targett and Evans fitness news. Targett could be useful this week and next. Evans could be useful next GW. I have 1FT. The other FT is going to be used next week for Lukaku -> Vardy.
Now This week i'll be playing Bellerin Toby Moreno (Targett if fit instead of Toby)
Next week i'll need 4 playing defenders -> Bellerin Toby + 2
Should i just get Simpson next week instead of Moreno or get Azpi this week and get Simpson a little later or do both (for a -4).First of all, is Targett nailed on?
I have to wait and watch. And i don't mind waiting since Targett could be really precious.
No pic attached?
?
It's fine I was being childish. Ignore me. I'll leave.
You said "This is my D"
not everything needs pictures...
Payet (C) or Lukaku (C)?
(C) Lukaku......Payet has little form since returning from injury!!!
Lukaku
sounded like he was on form last night.
Anyone mind advising here?
2 FTs. Own Koscielny, Simpson, Targett. Looking to make this move...
Walker & Bellerin -->
A) Cedric & Ivanovic
B) VVD & Azpilicueta
C) Pieters/Wollschied & Ivanovic
D) Johnson & VVD
E) Walker --> Other
F) Bellerin --> OtherIs it worth bringing in Mahrez if you dont have him?
Almost certainly
yes times a lot.
Doesn't look like letting upsigh...
Yeah, about 5 months ago
thanks
A) Payet -> Mahrez
B) Alli -Mahrez
No. Choose a lesser points-scoring player.
Other options are Firmino or Sanchez
😯I'd sell Firmino for Mahrez, not only because Mahrez is the superior player but also because Firmino, while in form, could be rotated now with Benteke and Sturridge back.
Do Firmino > Mahrez next week.
Firmino has his good fixture this week, Mahrez doesnt. Then pool have a blank and an average run while Leiceter get a good run.
This
Great
In a nutshell
Sakho to Daniels or Wollscheid?
Keeping in mind current form and fixtures.Wollscheid if Shawcross is back. Otherwise Daniels is a decent option.
This week? Don't this ShawX will be back this week.
Well Stoke have just shipped 9 goals in last 3 games - not seeing many clean sheets from them right now without Shawcross. At least Daniels has some attacking threat.
Hmm...good point. Cheers.
Wolls as BMT don't do cs.
That's what I'm thinking. Cheers.
Daniels
A) Payet -> Mahrez
B) Alli -MahrezNeither imo.
Other options are Firmino or Sanchez
😯Yeah. But I have a good feeling about Payet. Alli is in great form.
Firminio -> Mahrez after gw26
Yes
This. Will do the same
lose firminho
Neither. Wait and assess Payet for the next two
I like this, with Firmino blank next week might as well wait and do
Firmino -> MahrezSounds perfect
I am benching Mahrez this week. Do Firmino > Mahrez next week
Yes
Any moves in transfers is dangerous until we know the FA cup outcomes.
Chelsea Man City is a flyer so chasing Leicester is wise.Save this week, Firmino > Mahrez next week.
Dont think you need Mharez right now against Arsenal
who's benching Toby?
Me. Still think he's worth half a shout this week, City shocking at defending set pieces and have lost a lot of their key players.
im currently playing him and benching Simpson vs arsenal
Would you play Bellerin or Toby ?
Currently playing Cresswell, Williams and can't decide the thirdHmm tough. Probably Bellerin, just
am playing both. probs bellerin
Tough for City to score with KDB & possibly Silva out now. Can play him if no better option imo
Not me, city just conceded 2 goals to set pieces from Huth. Backing a Toby goal
Gw27
Firmino out mahrez in -4
Or play Darren fletcherLiverpool forwards back from injury. Think better get Mahrez from GW27 onwards
And they've tough fixtures. Hmm. Probably worth -4 especially for a gw30 player also
Why -4?
Wheres the free transfer going?Getting rid of moreno too.
Do you have a playing 11 though, and can wait a week?
Firmino > Mahrez gw27
Moreno > ???? gw 28
Should I save my FT. 1FT & 1.9itb
Butland
Alder Reid Bellerin
Mahrez Ozil Payet Firmino
Kane Aguero Vardy
hennessey, alli, simpson, targettYes
Did Reid get injured last night? If so him to SOT defender
Or AOA if you have it?
Hamstring by the look of it.
Morning all
Thoughts on this team going forward?
Butland, Rudd
Toby, Cresswell, Huth, Smith, Fonte
Mahrez, Alli, Payet, Ozil, Sanchze
Kane, Vardy, Aguero
ThanksGood Team. Might lose one of the 2 goalies as CS will b difficult to come by
Not sold on Cress long term mate. Otherwise looks good
Thinking of playing him away to Norwich this weekend and home to Sunderland next, will then look into moving him on. Long term though I will probably be starting Fonte-Huth-Toby every week fixtures permitting. Thanks
Play Moreno(AVL) or Williams(SOU)?
both 😀
Who else are you playing?Cresswell and Bellerin (Moreno, Simpson)
Williams, I sold Moreno this week
Lost hope.
Who do you suggest should I play from Williams, Cresswell, Bellerin and Toby?Last 3
Williams
I also have Forster in goal
Who won yesterday?
We did! 😀
Bernie Sanders
Not Liverpoo for sure
West Ham
Thanks for all answers.
Reid has a hamstring, everybody. 🙁
You have Ogbonna 😀
We do!!! 😀
Don't all players? 😉
I was never convinced Paulo Wanchope did
I was going to put a disclaimer about certain players after my post... 🙂
I was torn between Wanchope and Asprilla
😆
more chanse for wha cs in that case
Should I keep Cresswell in my wildcard team or look elsewhere?
Thoughts short term?
Sanchez (LEI mu) ---> Payet (nor SUN)
Dumb considering what Sanchez did in the two corresponding fixtures earlier this season
Do you think Borthwick-Jackson will keep playing?
A lot depends on Jones.
Blind could be deployed at LB for some games once Jones is back.As 5th defender, would you get him or Wimmer?
Depends on Vertonghen 😉
Possibly CBJ just because of price but both are relying on other players not coming back.Thanks! I could get any defender up to 4.7m anyway
He's a bit young to retire yet 😉
was scoutcast good yesterday? worth listening now?
Predictions for ;
Arsenal vs Leicester
Man City vs Spurs2-1
2-2reasonable assessments
8 years, 2 months agoWhat is up with Dawson?