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The Digest – Gameweek 3

Our final look back at Gameweek 3 assesses Bournemouth’s hat-trick hero, City’s perfect combination of form and fixtures, and the growing competition for our attention in the Chelsea midfield…

The Player

Callum Wilson’s clinically taken hat-trick at Upton Park earned Bournemouth their first ever win in the Premier league and has sparked a major bandwagon across the Fantasy games.

With many wildcards being wielded, the Cherries lone frontman picked the perfect time to announce himself as a value candidate for our three-man frontlines, with over 166,000 Fantasy Premier League (FPL) managers snapping up his services. As Fantasy managers search for this year’s Charlie Austin, who scored 18 times for promoted QPR last term, Wilson has subsequently risen from 5.4 to his original 5.5 starting price.

Delving into the data further, Wilson’s displays suggest he’s a viable option both home and away. Thanks to his weekend showing, the Bournemouth frontman has now scored more away goals than any other player in the top four tiers since the start of last season (15), with Eddie Howe’s team tailor-made to utilise his pace and movement on the counter. The Cherries, meanwhile, have won 17 penalties since the start of last season – three more than any other club in the top four leagues.

With the Upton Park result handing them a major morale boost, Bournemouth can approach their upcoming fixtures with renewed confidence. Eddie Howe’s side racked up 98 goals on their way to winning the Championship last season and with the likes of Simon Francis, Matt Ritchie and Max Gradel all supplying the creativity, Wilson’s growing band of owners have every reason for optimism ahead of four very strong showdowns in the next five (LEI, nor, SUN, WAT).

The Team

After three rounds of fixtures, Manchester City look in ominous form after a 2-0 win at Everton continued their 100% start to the season.

Manuel Pellegrini’s men sit at the top of the table, with nine goals scored and a trio of clean sheets accrued, and with an outstanding schedule to follow, many Fantasy managers are scrambling to load up on their main men.

Up next for the Etihad side are four home matches (WAT, WHM, NEW, BOU) allied with trips to Palace and Spurs in the next six Gameweeks which should allow Sergio Aguero the chance to run riot as a captaincy option.

Whilst few will be willing to go into that period without the Argentine on board, the battle is on for our attentions further back. Yaya Toure and David Silva look the chief midfield protagonists, though Raheem Sterling threw his hat in the ring with an assist at Goodison – for those who cannot stretch to Silva’s 10.1 price tag, Sterling is now just 0.1 more expensive than the Ivorian (8.9 to 8.8).

At the back, Aleksandar Kolarov’s 15-point haul against the Toffees moved the left-back to joint-second in the overall FPL standings along with team-mate Vincent Kompany. Although the Belgian is, overall, the more secure pick, Kolarov’s raids down the left and understanding with Sterling have proven a key weapon in the opening three outings. With Gael Clichy still building up his sharpness, there’s a growing belief that Pellegrini will tinker as little as possible as he looks to maintain momentum and move further away from the chasing pack.

The Talking Point

It took Pedro just 20 minutes to announce himself to Fantasy managers after opening the scoring in Chelsea’s 3-2 win at West Brom on Sunday afternoon.

By the time the final whistle went at the Hawthorns, the Spaniard had also bagged an assist and maximum bonus points, serving up a 13-point haul on his debut for the defending champions. Given that Eden Hazard has managed just eight points in his first three appearances, it’s easy to see why over 190,000 FPL managers have already snapped up his new team-mate.

Coming in at 9.5 to Hazard’s 11.5, Pedro offers an obvious alternative to the pricier Belgian as a route into Chelsea’s attack. Whilst there’s no questioning Hazard’s Fantasy potential – 14 goals and ten assists in each of the last two seasons says it all – Pedro’s acquisition perhaps indicates that the former Lille man may not be quite as “essential” in many managers’ eyes.

Whilst Hazard ultimately saw off the challenge of Cesc Fabregas as the prime Chelsea midfield pick last year, Pedro brings a far greater goal threat than his compatriot, having chalked up a 15.7% conversion rate in La Liga last term.

Certainly, the weekend showing has had an effect. Although he still sits in over 42% of FPL teams, Hazard has been sold by 404,000 FPL managers since the start of the season – over 110,000 more than any midfielder – and, along with Wayne Rooney, has been identified as the prime source of freeing up cash for our 15-man squads.

Whether Pedro can rival Hazard overall remains to be seen but with a 2.0 difference in cost, the Spaniard’s value for money is clearly set to play a part in how many assess the Chelsea attack from here on in.

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  1. Connor's Calling
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    9 years, 2 months ago

    On another note...the picture in this article reminded me that i'm really pleased for Wilson. Whether he proves himself as another Austin/Ings is yet to be seen...but i'm glad he's off the mark and has opened his Premiership account.
    #thechampionshipisgettingbetter

    1. Eden Hazardous
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      Well he is younger than Austin...

      • 9 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      or #thepremierleaguegettingworse

    2. pompeyfan
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      for his next few games it's like he's back on the Championship anyway! 😉

  2. Mozart_s Balls
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 2 months ago

    Hazard, Mane & Koscielny -> Sanchez,Pedro & Kolarov.

    Leaves me with 0.0 itb. Crazy to pull the trigger?

    1. Mozart_s Balls
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      -8 that is

      1. El Berbossa - \\\"El b…
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 2 months ago

        Kosc>Kolarov and leave it at that.

        1. FPLzebub
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 12 Years
          9 years, 2 months ago

          This.

    2. Moin
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      Looks Good

      • 9 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      Did you bring Hazard to sell him after 3 gameweeks? No, you brought him so he can score those 230 points for you this season. Koscielny -> Kolarov is enough

    3. Quinny___
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      Yes but not for a -8

      I dont think you need to do Hazard to sanchez until its for free.

  3. Eden Hazardous
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 2 months ago

    I feel that the people without Arsenal attacking coverage will get burned as they play newcastle next week

    1. internal error
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      they said the same about Depay last week

      1. internal error
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 2 months ago

        but I think arsenal are going to easily beat Newcastle. Utd were so predictable after 15 mins or so.

    2. GreennRed
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      They'll need to be attacking a bit better than last night.

      1. internal error
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 2 months ago

        i don't think they will need to. They were pretty good in the 2nd half at times

        1. GreennRed
          • 13 Years
          9 years, 2 months ago

          They were bereft of ideas. Ozil wasn't interested. Should put Ramsey more central and start Walcott. Santi was class. Santi is always class !

          1. Eden Hazardous
            • 9 Years
            9 years, 2 months ago

            Point noted

          2. internal error
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 11 Years
            9 years, 2 months ago

            Giroud and Sanchez should have scored in the 2nd half. Liverpool defended well. I can't see Newcastle defending like that.

            1. internal error
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 11 Years
              9 years, 2 months ago

              especially as they seemed so exposed in midfield against utd

        2. djenzio
          • 10 Years
          9 years, 2 months ago

          were they?

          they barely created any chances playing at home in a match they really needed to win.

          the only clear-ish chance they had was a slice from Giroud which Migs did well to save.

          1. internal error
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 11 Years
            9 years, 2 months ago

            Sanchez also hit the post when he should have scored. I thought we were good defensively and made it difficult for them to penetrate us. I don't see Newcastle doing that

      2. Eden Hazardous
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 2 months ago

        Ramsey was robbed

        1. Boris Bodega
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 9 Years
          9 years, 2 months ago

          this^

          1. internal error
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 11 Years
            9 years, 2 months ago

            his shirt was offside

            1. Eden Hazardous
              • 9 Years
              9 years, 2 months ago

              Nice grav(from which I mean better than the last one)

        2. GreennRed
          • 13 Years
          9 years, 2 months ago

          He was. But they had few chances.

          1. djenzio
            • 10 Years
            9 years, 2 months ago

            he was robbed but they didn't create enough after that. they couldn't get past Pool's back four and were completely out played, they were lucky to come away with a point

            1. Somalion
              • 14 Years
              9 years, 2 months ago

              Bollocks. Sanchez cannoned one of the post in the second half.

              1. Camp No No
                • 11 Years
                9 years, 2 months ago

                Exactly. And they created a lot of chances on second half, just crazy how they didn't score any of them.

                1. Camp No No
                  • 11 Years
                  9 years, 2 months ago

                  Well, maybe not crazy, but surprising, and that they've gone 3 matches in a row with against odds low scoring is quite crazy, and in any event unsustainable.

                  1. Somalion
                    • 14 Years
                    9 years, 2 months ago

                    I agree on both accounts. It is a bit mental, but the goals will come. Sanchez should have done better, but I felt there was a solid 20-30 minutes that Pool clung onto the match. Fair play to them for doing so, but this completely out played stuff is rubbish.

    3. pompeyfan
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      Newcastle are better than they were last year

      1. Eden Hazardous
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 2 months ago

        It is a fact that Arsenal Newcastle games are high scoring.....ask Giroud

        1. Camp No No
          • 11 Years
          9 years, 2 months ago

          Arsenal has scored 4 in the last 4 at Newcastle. That's exactly 1/match, not so amazing.

    4. Breadbin
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      You say a lot of things.

      1. Eden Hazardous
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 2 months ago

        Do u have a problem with me? You keep on insulting me......

        1. Breadbin
          • 13 Years
          9 years, 2 months ago

          You think you are wise. You are not.

          1. Eden Hazardous
            • 9 Years
            9 years, 2 months ago

            Sorry for that I guess

            1. GreennRed
              • 13 Years
              9 years, 2 months ago

              Don't apologise Eden. You're sound.

        2. John t penguin
          • 10 Years
          9 years, 2 months ago

          don't think you are special, he insults most people, that's why I pretend to be a dog 😉

          1. Bubz
            • 11 Years
            9 years, 2 months ago

            Pretend?

            1. John t penguin
              • 10 Years
              9 years, 2 months ago

              I pretend to pretend to be a dog

    5. Woy of the Wovers
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      One game. One week.

    6. All about the galacticos
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      given up holding arsenal mid, when it could that place could be used elsewhere

      first, who knows which Arsenal team turn up

      second, who can guess which players who'll score.

      Has anyone been burned when they score 3+ goals and your player has no involvement?

      1. All about the galacticos
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 2 months ago

        Just saying it's like having to roll the roulette wheel twice to win anything

        and to shorten the odds you have to pay 11m

    7. Hands Guber
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      United were poor in attack but Newcastle were excellent in defence. I saw nothing in Arsenal last night that makes me overly worried going into that game without Sanchez.

  4. awgJose
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 2 months ago

    Wilson or Diouf?

    1. ZTF
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      Willy

    2. Quinny___
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      Diouf.

      Dont knee jerk

    3. Rupert The Horse
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      Willy knee jerk.

      1. Boris Bodega
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 2 months ago

        did that once, it bloody hurt....

        1. ZTF
          • 10 Years
          9 years, 2 months ago

          Hahaha

  5. Arvin-ation
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 2 months ago

    Using % change improvements in statistics like Goal Attempts, Shots Inside the Box, Chances Created, and Big Chances:

    Chelsea have improved by 70.5%, on average, across these 4 key attacking areas based on the statistics.

    A very interesting number andI really think there's going to be a Chelsea resurgence and CPL at home is the perfect fixture for it to begin!

    Chelsea bus is about to leave the station, get on before it's gone!

    1. Eden Hazardous
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      Manu bought Chelsea's parking spot

    2. Armchair Quarterback
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      By 70% from when to when?

  6. VRP
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 2 months ago

    Yay or nay?

    Payet + Ayew + Watmore (bench) -> Pedro + Diouf + Westwood (bench) for -8

    1. Quinny___
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      That made me laugh. Thank you

  7. Seamy
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 2 months ago

    Some tweaks made to the WC team. Some feedback would be great?

    Butland (McCarthy)
    Kolarov, Darmian, Gomez (Francis, Clark)
    Silva, Sanchez, Pedro, Mahrez (Westwood)
    Aguero, Wilson (Gomis)

    Yours In Sport,
    Seamy

    1. Moin
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      Look at United's Fixture...Sanchez has not done enough to convince me to put him in the team...rest looks good

      1. Moin
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 2 months ago

        You basically need to do Darmian --> Kolarov

        1. bitm2007
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 10 Years
          9 years, 2 months ago

          He already has Kolarov.

          Team looks good, just not sure about Francis, Clark, gone Richards and Prodl rotation myself, as cover for United's hard fixtures.

    2. Fifa las vegas
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      Similar to mine. Except I've Shaw Shaqiri and Lukaku instead of Gomez, Pedro and Gomis. (Bench a little different too though)

    • 9 Years
    9 years, 2 months ago

    Anyone considering Walcott (C) against Newcastle away?

    1. Breadbin
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      Probably.

    2. Boris Bodega
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      Just sold him for a 0.4m loss, I don NOT understand the insistence of playing Giroud, and ONLY Giroud up front.

      *cries soflty into his mug of tea*

    3. ZTF
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      Aguero (C) Sanchez (VC)

  8. The Train Driver
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 2 months ago

    Who's not (C) Aguero? If so, who?

    1. Dynamic Duos
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      Sanchez(c)

    2. Kings of Lyon ★
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      Hazard

      1. Pepin - RIP Absinthe
        • 14 Years
        9 years, 2 months ago

        Tempting.

      • 9 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      Mahrez (C) for me

    3. Moin
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      Costa

    4. Mok
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      Pedro.

    5. Pepin - RIP Absinthe
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      Tempted by Benteke. WHU have been truly pathetic at the back, no Jenkinson, no Adrian.

      1. The Train Driver
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 2 months ago

        Same here. I bet he will score at least one!

    6. FPLzebub
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      Kolarov (C) for me. Watford will park the bus so I think it unlikely Aguero will explode. Kolarov has a triple threat; CS, attacking returns and bonus. The upside may be smaller than Aguero's but so is the downside.

      1. The Train Driver
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 2 months ago

        Brave but not foolish...

    7. Al Bundy
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      Benteke

    8. A.T
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      Kolorov

  9. BigManBakar
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 2 months ago

    Looking to save a transfer here. Thoughts?

    Mignolet

    Koscielny / Richards / Cedric

    Hazard / Ozil / Chadli / Mahrez

    Pelle / Aguero / Wilson

    ( Ruddy / Francis / Azpilicueta / Fletcher)

    1 FT, 0.8 banked.

    Thanks in advance. 🙂

    1. Jaffalicious! #SomosCubanos
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      Hey TFF! How's it going mate?

      Team looks decent, I'd save if I were you 🙂

      1. BigManBakar
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 2 months ago

        Hey Jaffa! Sorry not been on gmail recently so haven't been able to respond by email.

        Had a good first week (39 points) followed by a poor second one (36 points) but last week was great (68 points). Now in the top 400k too 😀

        How are you doing? I can see your competition being a huge hit. 🙂

        1. Jaffalicious! #SomosCubanos
          • 10 Years
          9 years, 2 months ago

          No worries 🙂

          I've had a poor start to the season and decided to wildcard last week. My team this week outscored my old team's combined score for the first 2 weeks!

          Yeah, the competition is a bit hit! Shame you were knocked out in the first round! 😛

          1. BigManBakar
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 11 Years
            9 years, 2 months ago

            Great job! 🙂

            Thanks for running it! I guess it wasn't meant to be - at least not this year. 🙁

    2. RustyBz
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      Koscielny->Kolarov

      1. Eden Hazardous
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 2 months ago

        This^

      2. BigManBakar
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 2 months ago

        Arsenal look decent at the back while Newcastle are woeful going forward. I'd remove Azpi if I were to get Kolarov

        1. RustyBz
          • 9 Years
          9 years, 2 months ago

          Arsenal look decent at the back? I'm gonna go ahead and guess you've watched none of their games

          1. BigManBakar
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 11 Years
            9 years, 2 months ago

            Well I meant without Chambers...

            1. RustyBz
              • 9 Years
              9 years, 2 months ago

              So you mean the 2-0 home loss to West Ham & the palace game?

              I back Chelsea to get more clean sheets than Arsenal. Azpi has also got an assist & a goal in his last 3.

              1. BigManBakar
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                • 11 Years
                9 years, 2 months ago

                Yes I did mean those two games, if it weren't for those howlers they would have kept at least one clean sheet.

                That's why I'm looking to wait - maybe one more game week would give me more time to judge.

                1. RustyBz
                  • 9 Years
                  9 years, 2 months ago

                  I think it's a risk to go without a city defender for the Watford game, especially as you can do it so easily.

                  I'd want either Yaya or Silva too

              2. Camp No No
                • 11 Years
                9 years, 2 months ago

                lol... if you only look at the scoreboard, you can imagine that West Ham and Palace terrorized Arsenal defence. That didn't happen, though.

                1. RustyBz
                  • 9 Years
                  9 years, 2 months ago

                  Does that matter?

                  They still got 0 cleansheets. Let's not forget that both their CBs are also doubts

        2. Eden Hazardous
          • 9 Years
          9 years, 2 months ago

          Save a FT , judge which defence is worse and FT to Kola

          1. BigManBakar
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 11 Years
            9 years, 2 months ago

            Cheers. 🙂

        3. Camp No No
          • 11 Years
          9 years, 2 months ago

          But is Kos fit to start the next match? He missed the whole squad.

        4. djenzio
          • 10 Years
          9 years, 2 months ago

          have you watched any of their games? they have made so many defensive errors and were extremely lucky not to concede 3 goals last night.

    3. Moin
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      I would do Kosc to Kompany...good fixture against Watford at home plus good run of fixtures...

      1. BigManBakar
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 2 months ago

        See above...

        1. Moin
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 11 Years
          9 years, 2 months ago

          Hmm Chelsea not doing well..this would make sense...But I think you need a City defender..I somehow prefer Kompany over Kolarov..

          1. BigManBakar
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 11 Years
            9 years, 2 months ago

            Even Kompany isn't nailed as such anymore with Otamendi back. Could get the odd rest

            1. Moin
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 11 Years
              9 years, 2 months ago

              true..but the rest will mostly happen in Carling Cup and FA Cup games...

                • 11 Years
                9 years, 2 months ago

                What a career path Otamendi has chosen 😛

  10. Dynamic Duos
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 2 months ago

    Myhill
    Cedric Richards Gomez
    Sanchez(c) Yaya Ayew Mane
    Tekkers Kun (vc) Diouf

    McCarthy Toby Darmian Surman

    See you at the top lol 🙂

  11. Caesar, Hot Mustache
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 2 months ago

    Is this worth WCing for

    Sakho + Sterling + Mane + Coates + Ayew -> Wilson + Toure + Pedro + Kolarov + Kouyate (-16)

      • 9 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      Don't be silly, Ayew and Mane are not worth dropping

      1. FPLzebub
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 2 months ago

        This. Ridiculous to take a hit for either of these.

    1. Quinny___
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      No

    2. Breadbin
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      I think so, quite a bit to clean up.

    3. Moin
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      Don't drop Mane and Ayew

    4. Junebug
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      I would do Sakho > Wilson and Coates > Kolorov but Sterling, Ayew (Swansea) worth keeping and Mane for the Norwich game. I guess it depends if players you want are gonna rise and you wont be able to afford them if they do

    5. RustyBz
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      Yes

  12. Junebug
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 2 months ago

    Hi Guys, who would you bench this week?

    Kolorov (WAT) Gomez (WHU) Darmian (swa) Cedric (NOR)

    Mahrez (bou) YYT (WAT) Sanchez (new) Ayew (MUN) Payet (liv)

    Aguero (WAT) Gomis (MUN) Wilson (LEI)

    1. Boris Bodega
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      Darmian and Payet.

    2. ZTF
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      Ayew and Cedric 100%

    3. Junebug
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      Ok thanks guys I was thinking Payet and Cedric as west ham look poor atm plus liverpool def solid and saints got EL away game thurs

  13. Pepin - RIP Absinthe
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 2 months ago

    I am still not convinced Pedro is nailed on. I am sure a few will disagree on here.

    He's been dubbed as a 'Mourinho player' because he appears to be tracking back because he runs like a headless chicken, but he is actually quite poor defensively. We all know what happened to Schurrle, Salah, and Cuadrado - wide players in the front three that could not track back properly. Pedro will track back, but he can't tackle to save his life (unlike Willian and Oscar, who are both good tacklers).

    Surely, he went to Chelsea being promised starts, much like Cesc. But the first time he misses a foraging fullback on the overlap, things may change.

    In a lot of ways it's an odd transfer, because he's never really been a regular starter in his career, save for some brief spells due to injuries. He's still only 28, but after you've spent most of your career as a sub player, it's a different mentality.

    Even if he starts most games, he will be the prime candidate to be the first one hauled off.

    I am still unsure of his FPL potential, especially at 9.5. Not set pieces and not nailed on (?), albeit playing for a good team that should score goals. It's not crazy to assume he will score 10 and assist 10 in the league, is that good enough return for 9.5? I guess so?

    1. Breadbin
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      Lol.

    2. Quinny___
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      He was signed and then made the team after like what, 3/4 days?

      He is nailed imo. Pedro works hard , thats his game. Dont worry about him not tracking back he wont be dropped for that reason.

      But I agree im not sure on his 9.5m price tag.

      1. Pepin - RIP Absinthe
        • 14 Years
        9 years, 2 months ago

        Do you remember when he blasted Schurrle for missing one overlap?

    3. Eden Hazardous
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      I guess u are a bitter Manu fan.....

      1. Pepin - RIP Absinthe
        • 14 Years
        9 years, 2 months ago

        Nailed it

    4. Boris Bodega
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      For me it will be either Costa or Oscar if I buy a Chelsea attacker.

      Hazard too expensive, and with Pedro added into the mix, I think Costa will be the one to benefit the most.

      And if Oscar pins down the no. 10 spot, he is a bargain at 8.5(?)...I forget exactly how much he is atm.

    5. Caesar, Hot Mustache
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      he was on corners for some spells last time out. he's nailed on. world class

    6. Wilshere Knowledge
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      I agree with this.

      I think Oscar is the first choice 10, and him and Fabregas have an important partnership, and I can't see Willian benched all season.

      1m overpriced, imo.

        • 11 Years
        9 years, 2 months ago

        But Fabregas and Pedro arguably have a stronger partnershop?

        1. Wilshere Knowledge
          • 11 Years
          9 years, 2 months ago

          What exactly is this based on?

          Oscar and Fabregas interchange forward and backwards, it's how Fabregas can add creativity without the team losing all structure, whereas Fabregas has only played 1 game with Pedro at Chelsea...

    7. Make United Great Again
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      He's nailed.

  14. Connor's Calling
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    9 years, 2 months ago

    Is going without any Swans attack on a WC madness given their start? Think Gomis is the best pick (as he has pennas) but concerned re: lack of bonus when scoring. Ayew's stats are fantastic but not sure there's room in my current mid. A cheap Siggy might also be an option, but can maybe wait a little for that?

    Benteke not wholly convinced yet...but i think i saw enough in Liv's attack (esp Firminho/Countinho) to keep faith for their upcoming home games...

    But who'd you prefer Gomis or Benteke?? (extra money from Gomis would prob be spent getting Skertl over Gomez and a better keeper!)

    1. Rupert The Horse
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      Going without Swans is not really madness.

    2. GreennRed
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      Montero horse 😉

      1. Rupert The Horse
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 2 months ago

        He's no horse.

        1. GreennRed
          • 13 Years
          9 years, 2 months ago

          🙂

          Irish expression for mate.

    3. pompeyfan
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      not madness, it's still Swansea and not Man City

  15. AnfieldLad
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 2 months ago

    Butland Hennessey
    Ivan Mert Cedric Francis Taylor
    Haz Mata Chadli Mahrez Wanyama
    Aguero Sakho Wilson

    1FT 3.0m ITB

    A) Mata --> Sanchez/Pedro
    B) Defender --> Kolarov
    C) SAVE

    1. PainInDiaz
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      Sakho to Benteke.

    2. lejund
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      I would save, 3.0 ITB and 2 FT for international break is a good position to have

  16. Caesar, Hot Mustache
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 2 months ago

    can't even break 50 points. dammit!

    1. PainInDiaz
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      I'm with you. The calm before the storm.

    2. Moin
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      Same

    3. Trae44
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      same think i've got 44-48 last 3 week ahah

  17. MORIS FC
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 2 months ago

    A: Silva & Sagna
    B: Yaya & Kompany/Kolarov

  18. stojanovzr
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 2 months ago

    WC,Suggestions?

    Butland
    McCarthy

    Azpilicueta
    GOmez
    Kolarov
    Francis
    Steven Taylor

    Yaya Touré
    Pedro
    Coutinho
    Mahrez
    Morrison

    Giroud
    Agüero
    Diouf

      • 11 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      downgrade morrison, keep cash itb

  19. GreennRed
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 2 months ago

    Is this a valid point someone made here :

    If your hand is in an offside position you're inside.

    If your shoulder is in an offside position then you're offside cos you can score with your shoulder.

    Sounds silly ?

      • 11 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      sounds correct

      1. GreennRed
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 2 months ago

        Strange all the same.

    1. Wilshere Knowledge
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      Yes, I believe those are the rules.

    2. Rupert The Horse
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      Don't like the word inside.

      1. GreennRed
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 2 months ago

        Predictive txt. Meant inside.

          • 11 Years
          9 years, 2 months ago

          lol onside?

    3. dribbler
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      as far as I know it's any part of your body that can score a goal...which is why Rooney was offside!!!

  20. _Gunner
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 2 months ago

    What are the chances of Mert playing and getting a cleanie ? 😀

    1. Eden Hazardous
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      Slim

      1. _Gunner
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 2 months ago

        So basically if I do Mert > Kompany/Kolarov for a hit, I'd be on -8
        Is it worrth it ?

    2. Wilshere Knowledge
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      He's expected to be fit for the weekend. We could keep a CS against Newcastle, although if Kos isn't back then CS chances are reduced.

      1. _Gunner
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 2 months ago

        I hope so, otherwise I will take a hit and bring Kolarov/Kompany

    3. Woeisme
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      3.19%

  21. P2One
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 2 months ago

    Is this team set to go?

    Butland - Myhill

    Clyne - Sagna - Zouma - Huth - Targett

    Sanchez - Yaya - Pedro - Mahrez - Anya

    Aguero - Benteke - Wilson

    1. Junebug
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      Mid/Fwds looking good but Zouma and Sagna both big risks of rotation imo

  22. Dynamic Duos
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 2 months ago

    New 0-5 Ars.

      • 9 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      No.

      1. Dynamic Duos
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 2 months ago

        Put a 10 on it with Sanchez hatty, new are gash

  23. walkman666
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 2 months ago

    What are Koscielny owners doing who already own Kolarov/Kompany? Hold or sell?
    Thanks

    1. Boris Bodega
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      Pretty sure it was a one off, if I had him I would keep. But I am happy with Bellerin, I think he will be the defender with the highest attacking points of the season for Arsenal.

      1. walkman666
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 2 months ago

        Thanks. A reply! I will keep track of news and fplstatistics for a possible price drop. If Kos is not stated to be out for long, and his price is not dropping, I would prefer to hold and if he does not play, I will play (or just get) Francis (off the bench). If Kos is stated at some point this week to be out for a bit, then I am inclined to sell quickly for a Pool defender such as Clyne.

  24. JamieLfc
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 2 months ago

    When is the next podcast? I saw a hot topic the other day and am wondering when I can watch..thanks!

  25. HearMeRoar
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 2 months ago

    Hazard is such a consistent points scorer over a season but with Pedro in the mix now, will that lessen Hazard's potential point tally?

    Is it worth doing Hazard --> Pedro and reinvesting the cash elsewhere?

      • 9 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      No

    1. walkman666
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      Alternatively, Pedro could increase Hazard's scoring by creating more pace and keeping the opposition from double and triple teaming Haz.

      1. HearMeRoar
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 2 months ago

        Very true. I think it's worth keeping Hazard for now. I just know a lot of people are considering making the switch.

        1. walkman666
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 10 Years
          9 years, 2 months ago

          Yeah, I have read a lot of posts to that effect, but there is just not enough data. One game against a weak team...I would need to see more (not that I have Hazard; sold for Sanchez for gw2).

      2. internal error
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 2 months ago

        going on Sundays game, it looks like Pedro will benefit more than Hazard in this aspect

    2. JÜrgen Knob
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      Might pay off, thinking Silva>pedro next week
      Since I already have kun and kola

    3. HearMeRoar
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      Plus, Hazard --> Pedro is such an easy transfer to afford in a couple of game weeks if the stats suggest it is more sensible.

  26. JÜrgen Knob
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 2 months ago

    Payet to who?
    Barkley looks sharp, but bad fixtures

      • 9 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      Stick with Payet

  27. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 2 months ago

    Nomar?

    Not Lukaku right now, mate. Gomis.

  28. John t penguin
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 2 months ago

    someone took a picture of me putting a lawnmower into a van and reported me.
    guess the big logo on the side with the word grass on it and a grass border around it wasn't a good enough clue

    1. walkman666
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      You should report/sue them for interfering with your commercial business....! Teach them a lesson.

  29. Iceball
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 2 months ago

    Are many still holding onto Hazard, why? Pedro is just as much of a superstar and seems to fit in well? And 2m makes it easier to upgrade other players to big guns like Silva/Sanchez

    1. Quinny___
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      Because Hazard has shown he can score 200+ every season. We're 3 weeks into the season. He will come good.

      But yes, pedro is a good choice. Also, its a game of decisions

    2. walkman666
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      I do not agree that Pedro is "just as much a superstar." Barca is my fave team and I have watched most of their matches of the past 3 years, and while Pedro did not play every game, when he did play (and I know he is over-shadowed by Messi, Iniesta, and more recently Suarez and Neymar), he was not a "superstar" out there. He provided excellent speed, width, and some finishing, but I also saw him miss quite a few goal scoring opportunities.

      Alternatively, Sanchez also did not greatly shine at Barca due to the abundance of offensive talent they had/have, and when he moved to the EPL, he quickly became a superstar. Perhaps the same is in store for Pedro.

      Point-counterpoint...I guess we will see!