In the first of a number of members articles over the international break, we delve into the data from the Gameweek gone by. Palace’s approach with Christian Benteke arrives under the radar, whilst we also take a look at Paul Pogba’s first away outing for United, Chelsea’s in-form attacking duo and the performance of City’s playmaker in the weekend win over West Ham.
Will he walk into the starting 11? Who is in danger if missing out?
I don't think he walk straight into the team..
Spurs starting to look unsettled.
Lamela/Eriksen won't be guaranteed starters then
They have champions league this time. Probably to increase their attacking depth. I don't think Eriksen and Lamela will be displaced from the starting 11 by Sissoko straightaway.
You're right that he won't change straight away but Lamela would be most in danger of rotation imo
Cabaye injured 🙄 So it begins...
Hold your FTs people... And those who have WCed, hold those 0.1s in stock. No point losing them to get in someone who then gets injured. 😉Any updates on Sakho's move?
paul joyce
@pjoyceexpress
Mamadou Sakho turns down interest from BesikasWBA is off too?
Liverpool defender Mamadou Sakho turns down moves to West Brom and Stoke after being told he can leave the club on loan. (bbc)
Seemingly so.
Should I use my WC??
This is my current team:
GK: Courtois, Jakupovic
DEF: Valencia, Walker, Stones, F.Mori, Friend
MID: Hazard, Sanchez, Lamela, Ramirez, Capoue
FWD: Lukaku, Ibra, Stuani
Is that your current team? Nah.
Personally not leaving Stones in my WC. better attacking options at that price and City keep conceding. Is Stuani nailed? Feel like there are better options there. otherwise good
No this is not my WC team
ah right.
I don't think it's necessary no.
Not until you get the coded telephone call.
Sin é
It takes a brave man to leave Kun out of your squad. I envy you because your team look so much like the team that I want to WC to now lol.
Will Vardy get back the penalty duties?
we would all like to know this, sadly we will find out on the pitch like every other slub.
would say it's a coin flip between him and Mahrez this point
Must do. I read mahreZ has missed 3/4 of his last penalties....
France have confirmed that Sissoko has left the squad to complete a target. Tottenham and Everton the most likely destinations.
Bony and Bruno Martins Indi heading to Stoke, interesting.
Martins Indi is crap - can't wait for him to be booted from the Dutch squad. A liability.
Thoughts on this WC team?
Foster Jaku
Valencia Baines Evans Pieters Amat
Hazard Sanchez Sterling Antonio Capoue
Ibra Lukaku RemySpot on
Cheers 😉
Got rid of Jaku due to Marshall's arrival.
Jaku seems to be 1st choice given his recent performances. But will probably shift to Pickford
Jaku won't be playing anymore, I wouldn't have thought.
Not sure how long WBA can stay as solid defensively so doubling up is a risk.
Is Pieters going to play regularly with a new defender coming in today?
I know Capoue scored a couple of goals early doors but can he really sustain that level. Previous stats would suggest not.
All the rest looks decent, though.
Pieters will still play LB and BMI will play CB
This
Got Capoue for 4.5 and BMI is a CB,no?
Just curious what is your plan to get Kun back in?
Not sure but something along the lines of Lukaku Remy Sanchez to Kun Ozil and diamonde
Looks really good.
Only ?? are over Pieters & Jaku for me.Could get Pickford and Souare instead 🙂
Sky Sports reporter Tim Thornton has been speaking to the Hull owner, who has told him they have agreed a fee for an overseas striker.
However, the deal is not simple so we will have to see whether it happens or not.
"We had a busy day yesterday and we’re expecting another one today. Hull brought in three players yesterday including a record signing and more signings are expected today, there could be as many as three.
"They are looking to get a striker in today and a defensive midfielder as well."
Diomende owners time to get worried
Unless they are selling Abel to Villa...
that move seems to be dead now..
Would you take an additional -4 (already taken -4) to get Sanchez in, if you couldn't afford him once he rises in price from his current 10.9M price tag?
who is going out.
Would have to be ozil.....
So sideways, but I think Sanchez will heavily out score him over the next 6+ game weeks, and I won't be able to afford him once he goes up from 10.9.
What you reckon? Tricky one....
WC active. How's this looking?
Foster (Jaku)
Valencia Williams Evans (Amat 4m)
Haz Ozil Sterling Firmino (Capoue)
Ibra Lukaku BentekeVery solid team, just not keen on Lukaku but he's gotta come good at some time I guess.
Thanks. Trouble is the 2 transfer route back to Kun.
Lukaku -> Kun
Sterling -> 4.5m
Is the only route I see. And that requires a 0.3m Price swing (quite likely) but also means I have to play Capoue every week. Hmmm
Good team, I like it.
As you say, main issue will be Aguero coming back but I think everyone's in the same boat on that.
I also think Sanchez is a better option than Ozil. He's just so much more explosive. Makes it easier to downgrade for Aguero return.
Bony to Stoke, worth the punt priced at 7.3?
Rather Benteke I think
As with Benteke, not yet. They could prove to be great options, but are seriously lacking fitness and their teams have not impressed anyone yet. Watchlist
Where is the Lukaku love coming from?
I've been away so not seen much football, is he looking dangerous but just hasnt hit the net, or is it fixtures?It seems to be people looking at fixtures, and there's a dearth of picks.
Fixtures.
Fixtures. If I was sure Giroud would start next match I'd have him over Kaku
too much similarity , low risk
Foster - Heaton
Valencia - Terry - Stones* - Friend* - Amat*
Mahrez* - Firmino* - Lamela - Redmond* - Capoue
Aguero* - Ibra - Rondon*
Would you wildcard this? Got 2FT. Starred players are flagged or I have other concerns about.Yep
Probably, but only just
Thanks. I'm hoping can maybe get away with a -4 or even a -8! Will see the news later...
Benteke. Good value? Worth a gamble?
Sure. On pens too
Potentially very tempting but I think I'm in the wait and see category for now
Aguero only at -8.1 right now...don't think he will fall today as well..
As soon as the three match ban is announced, he'll fall...and quickly
He was at +70% 24 hours ago.
he will fall post ban.. also if you owned him for start you can afford 0.1 Fall anyways ..
Yeah..
I'd say you are correct. The Red Flag (when it comes) will require more transfers out for the drop, too. I reckon we have one more day.
Is sanchez rising tonight?
87%. Probably not
*BONY AT STOKE KLAXON*
Not too loud you'll wake him up. Been asleep for 6 months. No thanks
please can someone help me with this as i'm totaly lost !
Foster Jaku
Valencia Stones McAuley Friend Amat
Hazard Redmond Alli Ramirez Hojsjberg
Ibra Kun Lukaku
Kun > Kane ?Prefer Costa, but I'd be tempted to WC
Current team after -4:
Foster, Jakupovic*
Valencia, Terry, Stones*, Friend*, Amat
Hazard, Sterling, Lamela*, Redmond*, Capoue
Ibrahimovic, Negredo, Gray*
A) Stick.
B) Gray -> Costa (-8)
C) WC (starred players likely to change)Leaning towards C.
Big Eck's grey suit fairly matches his personality..
David Luiz to Chelsea could mean time to dump Terry?
dump chelsea defence in general if he's back
Perez 8.5m could be good value if he can nail a starting spot over Giroud in the next match
I expect his first PL start to be against Chelsea
That's when Wenger is at his most adventurous(Walcott Captain irl)
Wild card folk.. Seems Ozil/Sanchez (from this gw) and pool cover (from gw6) seems essential. With Haz also irreplaceable at the moment - Can anyone fit them all in and bring back Kun without taking out Ibra?
Struggling to find a way without downgrading Ibra to Rooney
With Ozil its possible, with Sanchez impossible imo
Yep I'm struggling to find a way even with Ozil in without completely decimating team. Last thing I want is to be forced to play capoue or Diomande. Think Ibra will need to be the one to go to get Kun back for me.
no
Thinking of a -8 for:
Aguero->Costa,
Mahrez->Sanchez
Snodgrass->Sterling
Thoughts?Yeah boy
Thinking of Aguero > Vardy but already own Mahrez, is 2 Leicester players too much?
not last year it wasn't. had them most of season.
Maverick
I feel like 1 Leicester player is too much, isn't champions league starting up soon too?
Is it not concerning that Lukaku hasn't scored since March of last year for Everton? 13 straight matches I believe it said.
Will consider a form player myself.
Yet many also considering Benteke.
So Hull have signed David Marshall and Sunderland are in for John Ruddy.
Goodbye 4.0 goalkeepers, it was fun while it lasted.Who's to say either of them will be 4.5?
Some potentially important transfers that may be done today.
And the type of transfers that will be difficult to determine the type of impact they will have on teams....until a few more GWs perhaps.
Makes me rethink activating the WC this week.Sakho to WBA is the one I'm looking out for(McAuley and Kone owner)
Redmond or Bolassie?
Having the same debate myself. I have Redmond but considering transferring him for Bolassie, those fixtures are just too good!
7 years, 8 months agoSky sources understand Newcastle will sell Moussa Sissoko to Tottenham.
We understand Newcastle want £30m for the midfielder and the club will accept five payments of £6m per instalment.