Having assessed the defensive data over the last four rounds of fixtures earlier in the week, we now turn our attentions to the centre of the park. We analyse a host of playmakers from Everton, Spurs, Arsenal, West Ham and City before casting an eye over the recent new arrivals at Sunderland and Newcastle, as the Wear-Tyne duo step up their battle to beat the drop.
People have said this for the past 5 weeks haha
They've faced better teams than United in that time though.
You're a braver man than me. Sore with the poor returns from Alexis.
Dont tempt me please
minus 7-9 and he's done squat. Returns as bad as Hazard
His stats are similar to what they were before his explosion in those weeks.
We'll see how he looks in CL next week and reassess then.
Ozil better option
I'm tempted.
Even if he does score a couple and the same people captain him that have done the last few weeks they're not even breaking even
But incrementally its worth it compared to another zilch
That doesn't matter all that much. I've been moving up the ranks despite having him in for a bit now so if he hauls it's just bonus.
Have you been captaining him though?
Once.
Possibly but cannot overlook vardy or kane so cut off your smarty pantiness
He is a cocktease. Stats always through the roof but whenever I watch him play, he never fails to disappoint.
Rasping!! We've got a game on.
Indeed we have, mate!
k Firmino
With all these games benching Toby and playing Siggy is looking like a good option
Would do the same
Wow didn't know his stats were that impressive
Not many do ... 😉
Thankfully I've had him since he scored against United 🙂
That confirms it!
probably too early. GW29 though..
Butland (Lloris)
Bellerin Cresswell Morgan (Targett Daniels)
Payet Mahrez Ozil Sanchez Alli
Vardy (C) Kane (Kun)
1FT 0.4ITB
Good to go?
I'd love to get an attacking Stoke player, but can't work out who to drop.
I wouldn't worry about not having a Stoke attacker. Gtg.
Yeah
Thanks
What's Giroud like against MUN?
Tail pinned on, or off? 😀Donkey will miss Shrek.
Bah! That doesn't work! 😀
You know me. See an animated film based pun and I'll just post without thinking first if it makes sense. Fortunately, it made me realise that Kirsty Allsopp had been on TV for nearly 30 minutes so I've gained something from it.
*giggles*
Who to start for GW27?
A) Ivanovic
B) DanielsTricky, Daniels IMO
Ivanovic for me.
BOU : *** wat -129
CHE : *** sot -164Ivan
B
Daniels for me. Any mids worth dropping to the bench?
Mahrez Ozil Payet Sanchez and Alli
Not really
B) - Looks like Ivan will be moved to CB with Terry's injury which will reduce his attacking threat.
Guy with Aguero haircut limping off 😉
Sanchez to Ozil, yes or no?
Hold for now.
No
Hope that helps.Yes
No. 🙂
I have both
No*
Well translated 🙂
Cheers all. 🙂
No, keep Sanchez. Trust the stats
Fun fact:
FC Midtjylland is younger than Anthony Martial.
Now this is a real reason for a player to roll about in agony
http://youtu.be/W5su4RS-OAsDid you bite their ankles? 😉
I reckon that might hurt less
Dive.
Valencia doing suprisingly well, 3-0 after 25mins.
All down to brilliant management.
Obviously. 😀
Not so surprising to me. I'm Austrian and our Bundesliga is ridiculously bad and Rapid is not in great form atm.
Explains quite a lot.
Neville essential after all?
By the way, everybody, according to MY ticker, Arsenal have BY FAR the easiest run in ... 😀
... and I am running a temperature. Again. 🙁
Nothing serious I hope.. Move up North, it's freezin' 🙂
It's only + 2 outside!!!
But what the persistent February bottleneck?
It is nearly March ... the Ides are coming in ... 😉
...and likely to be CL-less in a few weeks
Lambs Navy £18 a litre in Asda. Rude not too.. 🙂
*to
You are just a sucker. For punishment!!! 😀
Can't drink my Kraken, on account of temps. 🙁
🙁
Brandy?Nay. No spirits!
🙁
Stay safe Doos
I'm trying. Bit of a battle, at the mo. At least the steroids are right down. I might win this one!
Steroids? Is that what causes rage transfers 😛
Exactly so!!! 😆
Somehow that 'my ticker' has a chuck berry ring to it
Actually stumbled upon their remaining games today. Especially after Tot GW 29 (or after blank GW 30) it looks very promising!
Glad to hear someone who knows statistics can provide certainty 🙂
Payet - Alli - Antonio - Mahrez - Ozil
Kane - Costa (Lukaku)
A) Lukaku -> Vardy
Who would you bench?
B) Forget about VardyOne of them will probably get injured in the meantime.
If not, then Antonio->bench.A
Cheers
a) Bench Antonio
Tricky one. Risky to ignore Vardy, but if you believe in Lukaku he could be a great differential against Villa GW28.
A and Antonio bench is the sensible option though.What am I missing?
Why not play 3-5-2?Aaaaah I am stupid. Sorry!
My real answer would be:
A)
A lot of people saying Antonio, but I would wait to make that decision to see news about WH's injuries.
Maybe Valencia and Carroll will still be injured as someone on here pointed out to me, which could mean Antonio could play OOP. On the other hand his game time could be a worry with Moses and Lanzini back. I really wouldn't want to bench him though.
Other options could be Ozil playing at Old Traffor or Costa playing away against a defence who kept 6 cleanies in a row. Given Costa's form and United's display tonight, neither of these two seem like good options either.
Wait for WH news and maybe ask some fans about what the likely lineup could be.
Good luck
Evening guys. Thoughts on PVA as a a Moreno replacement? I currently have:
Butland Hennessey
Bellerin Azpilicueta Williams Simpson Moreno
Cheers 😀Invest in a Southampton defender imo
That is the obvious move. I'm trying to explore alternatives
Thanks though 🙂
Only if he plays GW30.
Could be a shout go for it
Cheers all 🙂
If they have a game in GW 30, it could really be a nice move.
I really think Sunderland will tighten up in the last part of the season.
Allerdyce don't want to go down!
Doosra what are these 3 figure number you produce to analyse a teams chances?
They are fixture ratings from my Ticker:
ARS : *** mun -31
AVL : ___ sto -316
BOU : *** wat -129
CHE : *** sot -164
CPL : *** wba 49
EVE : *** [ liv -55 ]
LEI : ___ NOR 396
LIV : ___ [ EVE 55 ]
MCY : *** [ new 289 ]
MUN : *** ARS 31
NEW : ___ [ MCI -289 ]
NOR : ___ lei -396
SOT : ___ CHE 164
STK : ___ AVL 316
SUN : ___ whm -361
SWA : ___ tot -377
TOT : *** SWA 377
WAT : *** BOU 129
WBA : *** CPL -49
WHM : *** SUN 361
Teams: FAC5 LCF LCF
[ ] = BLANKS
If you want one, let me know an appropriate email.Cool I've seen you post them several times and they seem to have some substance
🙂 I like to think so. Carved a little niche, at least.
Sent.
cheers
Last night my wife sent me a text to say she is in casualty. When I got home I watched all 50 minutes of it and never saw her once. She still hasn't come home yet. I'm starving.
😀
I wouldn't worry. I'm sure the Doctor id taking real good care of her needs.
Quality 😀
LOL @ UNITED!
😥 😥 😥 😥This really is the season that keeps giving. Ddg and Elliot sigh
Logged off , lights off , almost in dreamland ... phone rings , hello ? "Its Horse "
Yep, Rupert the Horse . He's landed.
Night guysEnjoy your date
lol , will do
Nice one 🙂
Four of the last five wins for Danish teams over English teams have come against Manchester clubs (City twice, United twice). Pasted.
Copy and?
Have they played Manchester clubs more than other English clubs over that period?
The other win was against Southampton I suspect
Santi Mina 2 goals, 3 assists.
Valencia 5-0!
We have LVG's replacement!
And it's not even halftime
what would u do with this team 2FT
Butland
Fuchs Alderweireid Dann
Mahrez Willian Payet Ozil Alli
Kane Vardy
subs: de gea nyom francis agueroNothing, it's not my team.
harsh
Enough funds to do Nyom -> Dijk/Fonte?
Maybe get a Southampton defender in, Nyom/Francis > TargettVVD depending on budget and save a FT.
Looks fine
Wait until the Cup games this weekend and then see how you'l be fixed for GW30 and plan accordingly.
DeGea to forster or Francis to Targett/Fonte
Siggy, Willian, or Eriksen for the next 5 GW?
Siggy from GW29 onwards. Willian or Eriksen, depends if they play GW30.
If I had to pick one, it would be Siggy.
I have Siggy and Willian, not that that will help you decide haha
Anybody know who the commentators on this are?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pznwCFnjOcc
It contains some clips from the Barca-Celta Vigo game last Sunday and some of the cheesiest commentary I've heard in my lifetime
Think the Geordie guy is Ray Hudson.
It is Hudson. Just noticed it says so in the comments.
Cheers mate
FC Midtjylland is managed in a very similar way to how we manage our FPL teams.
Reckon we could get a job there...?'I suggest we get Messi for a hit'
They ask a bunch of strangers whether they should pick A or B and then ignore the advice anyway?
Ignoring advice works a treat most of the time actually
*The Majority of advice of the majority, the majority of the time
Nah, they take their advice then if it goes badly they blame the advisor.
😆
How often does the Set Pieces page get updated? Looks out of date to me
Last Updated By…
Jonty 26/1/16
Updated: All ClubsEpic Fail from me. Cheers!
Is there any reason not to pull the trigger on Rooney -> Vardy?
I'd pull the trigger on Rooney
Injuries.
Taylor beats Anderson
Santa Mina involved in all of Valencia's 5 goals, nice. Think Neville will win this one!
Sack him. He's a disgrace
8 years, 2 months agoCaptain Sanchez looking strong for GW27 imo.
Everyone will captain Vardy, but Sanchez could get a haul, particularly if Love is the starting RB for United.