The men in black have been a prominent talking point leading up to Gameweek 13 after Everton’s Oumar Niasse become the first player to be handed a two-match ban for a ‘Successful Deception of a Match Official’.
As featured in the first iteration of our members’ Men in Black article last week, though, Anthony Taylor – the referee who awarded the Toffees’ spot-kick against Crystal Palace – had previous when it came to awarding penalties.
Lol what did I miss?
was not in squad for cl, cue speculation
His benching against Feyenoord. So of course, he's injured.
Wasn't named in the matchday squad for the UCL. Likely just rested.
Yeah could be. I read somewhere aswell
We aren't sure of anything
Yes, had a pint with him last night and he was 100% fit
What's his beer of choice?
Oh Jesus. What a fear-mongering top post
Would you rather have Morata or Hazard?
Morata as there are more good value mids I want
Ideally both, but if to choose I would say Morata, FWD vs MID
Hazard
Hazard. Want him so badly but can't find a way to get him in myself
Lose Kane my friend.
Hazard on pens.
Favour Morata myself.
That's a 3-3 split!
Hazard
Hazard, though have Morata and Azpi and planning for Azzard.
That's unexpectedly strong in Hazards favour.
Hazard!
Hey guys!
Need help to reflect!
Buy a mirror
Think a mirror should do the job
Change your name to Count Dracula
I couldn't see myself living in a house without mirrors.
😀
DLuiz to Sanchez?
Yep, not a bad move.
Yes!! With Toby out he is getting forward for corners and free kicks
Use my FT for TC to RLC/ Choupo Moting or play Gross Vs United ? Wanted to save as next week I'm making 3 changes.
RLC
Save then. Unless you reckon RLC will outscore by more than 4.
G2G?
Fabianski
Walker Kolasinac Alonso Moreno
Pogba (vc) Richarlison Sterling
Kane (c) Morata Firmino
Elliott Lowton Cork Carroll
Nice defence, like the pogba pick Kane about to explode. Salah over firmino maybe. Think sterling will play tho
Would love to get Salah but that switch is just out of my price range without some major reshuffling sadly
Can't have them all I suppose and walker and kola will pick up some good points
Great balance in your team man.
What's the chances of sterling starting this weekend?
80% I would say
I think Aguero will be the one to miss out
Cheers torn whether to sell or not
No one knows this.
I'm happy to keep two Man City mids for the next week of fixtures.
He's my only city could change to silva or pogba as they are more likely starters
I wouldn't mind downgrading Kola to fund the move.
Reply fail to SÁNCHEZ
If money was no object and you could afford any midfielder from next week for long term who would it be.
Would slot in with big hitters salah kane and morata
Morata and hazard too much Chelsea?...thanks
Hazard
Pogba. For Chelsea Alonso and Morata as for me.
Whom to lose out of these MFs, all delivering? Will have free cash if Kun is sold for Wilson - want at least one of Sane/Pogba/Salah:
A) Coutinho
B) C-Moting
C) Gross
D) D.Silva
E) Zaha
Gross or Richarlison?
Rich ofc. Gross has Man U, and gross just assists really where as rich scores
Would you do Defoe > Joselu in Draft game?
Can you do better? Carroll available?
Oi Netley!!
http://www.fantasyfootballscout.co.uk/2017/11/23/men-in-black-gameweek-13/?hc_page=5#hc_comment_16996644
P.S. FG, sorry to hijack this.
yes. 2 points per game is better than zero after all
How does the bench work in draft? Any playing bench player will cover Joselu's 2 points. Don't think you may be able to get rid of Joselu.
Thanks guys, just saw replies.
Can’t do better than Joselu unfortunately 😆
Guys, save the transfer or can you see anything to use it on?
3-5-2, 0.9m in bank, 1 FT
Fabianski
Azpilicueta - Van Dijk - Ward
Silva - Sane - Richarlison - RLC - Salah
Kane - Jesus
SUB: Elliot, Gomez, Duffy, Hemed,
Thanks!
Repost - any thoughts here?
Carroll and Aguero -> Sane and..
A) Dominic CL
B) Wilson
DCL would allow me to upgrade Jones -> Alonso, or Silva -> Hazard next week.
CL only for short term. Wilson for longer if not injured.
I'm no pep but its confusing to me why B. Silva is even considered as a direct threat to Sterling, they're completely different players. Bernardo is more similar to the other Silva
Sterling has to start the next game with the form he is in imo
He doesn't have to be a similar player to be a different option to start.
True, but it means Sterling is important to city as he and Sane are the only 2 goalscoring wingers
I think Sterling is worth having even if he does get benched occasionally.
I think trying to convince yourself he will start is not necessary. He might not start every week but he will get plenty of points.
I really don’t get the Wilson hype.
Everyone knows Xmas is the time for a playing bench and as many nailed on players as possible.
Can’t see Wilson starting more than every other match during the contested period.
He could be the next must have, that’s what everyone is betting on
Most will sell after next 4.
Exactly. In GW13 out for GW17.
Look at how many days rest Bournemouth have in the next 4 games, and then compare with other teams.
Maybe. Not many cheap strikers have got his goal scoring record though.
Not got his injury record either..i do rate him as a player though fwit
Thoughts on firmino?
Better propects when the Fab Four are fit and well. Like now.
prospects
He will start scoring soon. Been unlucky not to of late
I suggest to all of you to watch "I am not your negro" of Raoul Peck.
Thanks for the recommendation. I'd recommend Hidden Figures, along that 'theme' too. Very insightful, moving and ultimately enjoyable.
You're welcome.Thank you too.
A Salah and Pogba blank this weekend would be massive.
[Googles "How to make a voodoo doll"...]
Hmm. Never tried that.
Apparently I need some of their hair.
Is it impossible to make a voodoo doll of, say, jonjo shelvey?
One could grab him by the short and curlies?
Buy for Lascalles?
A) Dann
B) Daniels
B
B
A) Morata/Hazard/Kiko
Or
B) Morata/Pogba/Alonso
Thanks.
I'm lining up Morata/Hazard/Alonso
But of those two i'd go B. Liking the look of Kiko from GW 17
A
who scores most points this GW??
A) Kane
B) Lukaku
Vardy + 4 or Sane?
Jamie
I think has to be a gut instinct call (even if Jonty doesn't like that term). Vardy has West Ham, so you've got to be feeling something meaningful to take him out for a hit.
If Vardy were to blank and Sane only got 5 points I'd definitely feel more comfortable owning Sane going forward...
It's the "if" that's the problem 🙂
How do we all honestly reckon Burnley will go against Arsenal? Will Burnley frustrate them or will Arsenal put a few past them like Man City?
I expect that yes.
Burnley haven't kept CS vs big sides
Burnley are game and well organised , but that said its a team full of average players and if Arsenal turn up with the right attitude they will be far too good for them . 0-2 imo
I'm playing Pope in case they do frustrate Arsenal, but I'm expecting Arsenal to win 0-2.
0-2 also. Sanchez Laca Ozil seems to have clicked into place
I'm benching Mee. Think Arsenal are on the up.
From next week:
A) Sterling and Alonso
B) Hazard and 4.5 Def
If B then which Def?
I'd try and get all 3, but for the 4.5m defender, I'd go for Tarkowski. If you have Mee or Pope already then maybe Femenia at Watford, or Simpson at Leicester. Yedlin is a good pick too but most have Elliot and won't want the double up.
Thanks. I could get all 3 but would mean not bringing in Pogba next week. I have Pope and Mee so will look at your other recommendations. Thanks
Pundits complain about people diving and when they punish the divers the pundits complain about them being punished
I don’t agree with the ban, either.
I agree with the ban but they now need to be consistent with the bans. I don't buy the excuse there was contact as must times it is the diver initiating the contact to justify the dive. Pundits call it smart play, I call it cheating
Vardy unless you're captaining Sane.
RF fred
If ur saying captain Vardy that’s bad advice. U basing that just on West Ham’s form? Because Vardy has none
Jeez, just look for his post man before going all bad advice.
Best 5.7m defender that isn’t Arsenal?
Trippier
Trippier is a pretty big rotation risk Christmas or not?
He is a slight rotation risk but he has made that spot his own. Aurier's performance against Palace has almost assured Trippier for at least the next few weeks.
Besides Arsenal, everyone below 5.7 carries a risk of rotation or losing a clean sheet in any game. Trippier?
For this GW - Davies
Long term - Burnley defender (also Kiko from GW 16/17)
Long term: Mee or other Burnley def, Maguire, Moreno, Christensen also worth monitoring
Do we think Aguero will start this weekend?
Doubt it. Who knows with Pep though.
Nope
Just done Jones to Dann. G2G?
Eliot
Moreno, Dann, Bavies
Salah, Sterling, Silva(c), RLC, Richarlison
Lukaku, Kane
(Hart, Abraham, Ward, Lascelles)
Hey gents,
thoughts on the below, 1 ft 1.4itb
Elliot,
Vertognhen,jones,mee
Salah, Sterling, Richarlson,Gross
Vardy,Lukaku,Kane (c)
foster, Simpson, Carroll, mbemba
thinking about saving, could get rid of mbemba, seeing vardy for one more then will prob ditch.
GTG.
6 years, 6 months agoAre we sure that Sane isn't injured?