It’s time for our regular post-Gameweek members’ article as we assess some of the standout statistics from the previous ten matches.
A handful of mid-price wide men from Watford, West Ham and Southampton catch the eye, while Spurs and Liverpool’s left-backs chalk up some impressive figures.
Chelsea and Newcastle United’s new strikers also come under analysis as we assess their early impacts in the top flight.
Mhki
Sanchez if he stays. Hazard if he doesn't.
This.
Mane imo
Alli
Hazard
Alli
Eriksen
Sanchez, of course.
Eriksen
KDB 😆
Who do we think would score more out of these options over a season:
A. Alonso, Mooy, Gross
B. Trippier, Richarlison, Jese
B
It'll be very close, but irrelevant IMO. Aside from the defenders, those aren't players you'll want to keep in your team for the long haul - just whilst they're in form and then rotate out for the next lot with good form/fixtures.
There is that side to it.
I'm basically convincing myself not to get Alonso in and telling myself that the team balance is more important.
If you can fit him in with a good balance elsewhere then go for it. He's the type of player you'd leave in your squad through the rough and smooth and take the points at the end.
He's not essential and won't score twice every week. Yes, he's playing like a more attacking player classed as a midfielder so gets more points for a goal as well as clean sheets, but there will be a lot of 1-2 pointers in the mix as well a 0 pointers and potential minus factoring in sendings off.
If getting him in destroys your team elsewhere then it's best to go without. His price won't rise rapidly because he's the most expensive defender in the game and almost everyone will need to make 2 transfers to get him in, but has more pressing issues. Wildcards don't count towards NTI either, and those are the only people really getting him in right now.
Best 5.0 mil defender outside of Jones/Yoshi/Stephens?
Cedric.
I'd be inclined to go for a 4.5 at that price; plenty of good options.
Mawson/Maguire if you can set and forget, fixtures easing a bit
like the Maguire shout. Hopefully he doesn't rise tonight
Me too - totally nailed and looks really good coming out with the ball
Dawson
hegazi or dawson
Glad I kept LeJeune
I mean, he still plays for Newcastle 😛
Yeah, that price drop was a bit annoying.
WC team.. what do you think?
--------------- Elliot -------------------
Trippier - Davies - Alonso - Cedric (prefer Yoshida but those CBs will be a mess if VVD stays)
------ Mkhi - Pogba - Jese -----------
----- Lukaku - Kane - Morata --------
Bench: 4.0 GK, TCarrol, RLC, Mbemba
I think this season Mkhi Pogba Kaku might be last seasons Ali Erisken Kane.
Don't double up on Trippier and Davies, lose one of them (probably the former is Aurier signs), and use the funds elsewhere.
Rooney retired from International duty... at last
That'll do pig.
I'm away to am struggling to find the time to watch scoutscast. Anyone mind summing up for me what their thoughts were re transfers?
Mihi Pogba debate
Don't get rid of Kane.
KDB not worth the bucks
Cheers mate. Did any of them reveal their transfers?
KDB -> Eriksen
All of them? Seems a bit knee-jerk.
Ageuro ➡ Kane has to be done really doesn't it?
yep
Wouldn't be at all surprised if Aguero got a decent haul against Bournemouth but Kane's fixtures look better generally over the next month or so. Will do it on Saturday morning I guess.
Hold fire. Aguero's been the only mainstream attacking City asset to deliver anythig and wasn't subbed at HT like Jesus was. I'd let Aguero have at least two more games as Harry has Goodison after the IB.
I know, but overall I think Kane looks sharper and has the fractionally better fixtures (including this week). I'm slightly in two minds but I have 2 FT and whilst there's always ways to spend them this looks best to me. Aguero just hasn't looked at the races yet this season (cue hat trick!)
over then next 6, I can see Kane getting 7-8 goals, making himself a great captaincy option as well. I would always struggle to captain Kun at the current time, with Pep constantly tinkering
Much as I would be reluctant to part with Kun, I think the move makes sense. Kane's next six fixtures and goal threat numbers are incredible; it's tough to make any coherent case against him.
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I know its bad to transfer a defender for a -4, but bearing in mind price drop/rise.
Would you do Daniels -> Jones for a hit? Or wait until next week?
Foster, Elliot
Kolasinac, Stephens, Suttner, Long, ______
No
Absolutely not.
Yes, see my long post stickied on the points potential of team value changes...
Probably. Would allow you to bench Kolasinac.
do daniels to dawson or hegazi and you will profit! just a gut feel
Foster (Elliot)
Kolasinac Jones Danilo Yoshida (Long)
KDB Pogba Willian (Puncheon Carroll)
Lukaku (C) Firmino Jesus
1m ITB
Danilo and KDB > Tripper and Eriksen?
Wow, that last one is surprising
Ake to Jones/Dawson worth (-4)?
Not planning to wildcard before 2nd IT Break (GW7) unless something horrible happens.
Appreciate your thoughts!
Ake to Dawson as Dawson is nailed !
Probably not on a defender. I'd be more inclined to do that in a 2 move option..
Anyone plumping for Vardy on their WCs? Think he could be gold. Brighton played deep but I'd wager his upcoming opponents won't be as stifling. Firmino's going to be pretty reliant on those pens perhaps.
He will be playing for Everton after 1 September
Team: 2.5itb & 1FT
Foster-Myhill
Cedric-Stephens-Simpson-Naughton-Long
Mane-Salah-Pogba-Atsu-Caroll
Lukaku-Kane-Mounie
A) Stephens--->Alonso (because Stephens may lose his place?)
B) Save FT
...need more opinions pls
B
Is lejeune nailed?
Yes
thx
Rooney's just retired from international football. Should keep his legs that little bit fresher for Everton this season!
With my FT-
Get rid of Dummett and start Carroll
or
Get rid of JWP for Richarlison and play Mee / Daniels?
If he's not injured and if Aurier does not sign Im getting Trippier for Daniels for a hit and going with this squad for gw3:
De gea
Danilo Trippier Cedric
Pogba Eriksen Willian Salah RLC
Lukaku Kane (c)
What do you think
Danilo isnt nailed at the moment
Just noticed both Milner & Robertson started at the weekend, I take it Milner went into the middle?
Robertson play well?
Nailed?
Played very well.
Can't know if he's nailed after one game.
Milner played midfield.
Robertson played very well.
Neither are 100% nailed as yet.
Cheers
Guess he's worth a punt as a 4th Def then..
Liverpool was using a mix of reserves and main squad due to the upcoming match against hoffenheim today. That's why milner started on the midfield. Robertson should be getting that leftback spot soon as thats why he got bought
A: Bailly & Tadic
B: Jones & Ramsey +0.5ITB
Really don't want to get United defensive coverage wrong on WC, just seems like there is constant unknown about Jones and how long he is nailed on for.
Need to decide by tonight as Jones will likely be rising.
Jones will play as long as he is fit and in form, risk worth taking due to his price
What is this Jones keeping fit talk?
Is he prone to get fat more easily?
Is his stamina bad?
Is he getting old too fast?
Even if fit he seems under rotatation risk.
If you knew anything about Jones you would know the answer. 😉
B
Dann > trippier for free or save ft?
save
Is B.davies still nailed on for this week?
i hope so ! 🙂
Why wouldn't he be?
Yes. Rose a long way off both physically and mentally.
Is Kolasinac nailed with Koscielny back?
He will be eventually, but impossible to know when that'll be
Watching with interest to hope he goes to LWB. Bellerin was there last game and he had no left peg so here's hoping.
He will move to LWB. Even more attacking and just as nailed.
imHo
When is Kosc expected back ??
This week
On WC
Trippier or Davies?
Both are a slight risk, but I'd probably go for Davies and then if he does eventually lose his spot to Rose you can switch him out for someone else.
I'm trying to find the 0.1 to get Davies, Rose looks set to leave & Spurs want Aurier so Trippier will have some competition
Davies - him and Erik are sharing set pieces...
My favourite article, thanks. If anyone is thinking about membership I highly recommend it as this type of info can really help.
help with what exactly?
Simplifies stats and positioning. Guides you (or confirms what your are already thinking) in making transfers.
cool
After accidentally (intoxicatedly) ruining my team and needing to activate my wildcard Ive been going through several mid-range midfield options Jese or Richarlison to rotate with Vokes coupled with a more price player such as Antonio, Wijnaldum, Ramsey, Sterling, Son, etc and I've hit upon a solution.
Bernardo Silva.
Pep is portrayed as an unfathomable football visionary. Dare I say; luminary... and adds to this persona by giving interviews one might expect from a person damaged by acid trips in the 70s. We might well be inclined to believe the vision that we cant understand simply because arguing against it is way harder than anyone has time for. Or perhaps he is not the visionary lauded in the press and is possessed of a hubris that fails to see the tiki-taka pass pass pass vision was really down to the La Masia teaching of the great Johan Cruyff and was enabled by Xavi, Iniesta, and Messi and really cant be recreated with Raheem Sterling and Kyle Walker. Either way we now witness Pep's quest for pass pass pass perfection and have a new player to watch; a player of his choosing in the mould of La Masia.
In the diminutive Bernardo I see the shadow of Messi. Granted he's not really been used but even a glimpse of him against Everton showed his combination of speed, balance, and control when on the ball are far in excess of anything else City possess and it may well be the time that Pep turns to his new blood to show everyone exactly what it is he is talking about when he's waving his arms about in exasperation on the touchline.
was this written whilst intoxicated?
only on tea and biscutes
Good luck with the way Pep mixes it all up...Man City minefield...
Exactly why I think he'll put Bernardo in.
As soon as I think he's starting, he's in.
But I asked for a cheeseburger.
Bernardo Messi...Think I have read it all now
I'm not saying he's as good as Messi, just making a comparison of movement and dribbling poise which other City players don't have. But I didn't think "a poor man's Messi" was fair.
Need a little advice as I'm trying to be strong and not wildcard! haha
45 points GW1, 36 points GW2 so dire straits. My own fault for backing city attack over Utd attack from the off! :/
Shall I see how this lot do GW3 and roll my FT? Shall I take hits to bring in -form player in? Shall I just bite bullet and WC!? Personally I think it's a good side that just hasn't started scoring yet...Any advice?
Foster/Myhill
Valencia/Stephens/PVA (Trent AA/Lowe)
Salah/KDB/Willian (Miliovejic/Carroll)
Kane/Jesus/Gabbi
Cheers 🙂
I'm only ten points better off and giving it another week - but if it goes Pete Tong again I will do a WC I feel...
Your team looks fine. Just unlucky.
Yea and I don't really want to sell Kane KDB or Jesus before those fixtures. Willian at home could be okay too. Just seems wrong to take anyone out now. Knowing my luck I'd change them all and they'd all bag! haha
You need Manutd attack! I know it was Swans and WHam but scoring 8 goals is no easy task in top flight nowadays. Atleast do Jesus-->Lukaku or Salah to Mikhi/Pogba
This was my mistake I know! Just unlucky the rest haven't performed. Typical.
I can do KDB to Pog/Mkhiki but I can't ignore that BOU fixture. If none of them perform I will make changes next week I think...I'm going to brave I think (or stupid. Time will tell)
You could remove KDB for Mhiki and replace Jesus with Aguero. As Reckless says, Man Utd attack is the one on fire and it would be prudent to have at least one of them in your team.
But as recent discussion has explored, are past events a reasonable basis for expected future points after only two games? Spurs have good fixtures also so maybe incorporate a second Spurs asset?
I'm 100% captaining Kane against Burnley. He's been my captain GW1 and GW2 so can't bring myself not to do it this week! haha
"He's been my captain GW1 and GW2 so can't bring myself not to do it this week! haha
Me neither. One more week! 🙂
Good luck to you sir!
As expected Eriksen rised last night and KDB looks likely to drop before next GW.
Holding firm and keeping the faith with KDB. Hopefully delivers against Bournemouth
Debating this myself, but if a price drop is imminent this may have made my mind up for me.
Keep cash for Sanchez..KDB is good placeholder
Need help and fast lads, poor start to the season this year.
2 FT
Foster - Elliot
Francis - Suttner - Stephens - Davies - Mee
Salah - Eriksen - KDB - Zaha - Atsu
Kane - Firmino - J Rodriguez
Is Lukaku now considered a must??
Must only if you want to finish in top 10k..WIth easy next 6 no manutd attack will cost you lot in ranks...I had do KDB/Salah to Ramsey/Tadic and Firmino-->Lukaku if I were you
You need to get Lukaku and Pog/Mkh
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