The Stock Check

The Stock Check – Saturday – Part One

Initially it was a tale of the unexpected, as Sunderland notched at Goodison and Oliver Girioud broke free of his Premier League shackles. With Marouane Fellaini delivering again and Stoke and Reading picking up cleanies, there looks to be some strong Fantasy scoring on offer before Robin Van Persie has even kicked a ball in anger. Here’s today’s stock check so far…

On the Up

Dimitar Berbatov
Two goals and an assist, few would have predicted such returns for “Uncle Bulgaria” against one of the league’s “better defences”. Fulham carry a real goal threat, however, and Berbatov’s class is looking fixture proof. It’s difficult to find a better third striker option given his priced tag: huge investment and multiple price rises look inevitable.

Bryan Ruiz
He came off the bench to revive Fulham’s fortunes at Reading and today at the Emirates he was again outstanding. At first glance Ruiz is an unlikely Fantasy option but at 5.8 and with seven assists to his name in just six starts, Ruiz is becoming a consideration as a cheaper third forward for those who can’t stretch to Berbatov’s brilliance.

Alex Kacaniklic
Off the bench to replace the injured Kieran Richardson, the Swede impressed again and notched Fulham’s second. At 4.7, Kacaniklic could present an excellent route to cover Martin Jol’s vibrant attack but, sadly, his starts remain far from secure, with so many options available to the Fulham boss.

Olivier Giroud
A brace for the Frenchman as he, at last, delivers on the potential we’ve seen in recent weeks. Having dropped from 9.0 to 8.4 in the FPL, Giroud threatens to deliver coverage of Arsenal’s attacking potential for a decent price – he’s starting to look nailed on and confidence will surely be flowing. The question is, can we find room in our forward lines?

Theo Walcott
It’s perhaps no surprise to see Walcott’s first start of the season ignite the Gunners and, while the winger failed to get on the scoresheet, his two assists and link up play with Giroud has announced Walcott as a Fantasy option for Arsenal’s continued run of favourable opponents. A Cazorla killer?

Marouane Fellaini
The Belgian delivered again. An assist for Jelavic’s goal and his sixth strike of the season brought instant big returns for the 200,000 FPL managers who brought him in this week and confirmed him as a key asset. Fellaini avoided his fifth booking today – in truth, his form and fixtures are so strong, that hardly seems an obstacle to acquisition.

Nikica Jelavic
The Croatian had been without a goal in four league matches but notched Everton’s winner after smart work from Fellaini. Jelavic has goals in him, of that there’s no doubt, but with the big Belgian so dominant as a Fantasy option, it’s perhaps hard to find room for Jelavic’s talents.

Arouna Kone
Another clear candidate for the budget third forward spot, the Ivorian claimed a place on the Scout Picks bench and showed just why with his fourth goal of the season in Wigan’s defeat to West Brom.

James Morrison
It’s difficult to find a place for the likes of James Morrison in our midfields but there’s no doubting his quality. The Scot delivered his third goal of the season to confirm himself as the Baggies’ key Fantasy talent. Another fine win for Steve Clarke, who won few fans with his continued rotation.

Stoke’s Defence
A clean sheet against struggling QPR means that Tony Pulis’ side have now kept five shutouts this term and have conceded just a single goal in their last three league matches. The likes of Asmir Begovic and Geoff Cameron have earned plenty of investment in recent weeks and that looks totally justified given form and fixtures.

Going Down

Santi Cazorla
Three goals for Arsenal and yet Cazorla comes out of the game with a blank. Cazorla’s class will likely see him through over the forthcoming Gameweeks but the key factor today was the emergence of both Giroud and Walcott as potential coverage of Arsenal’s attacking intent. That will dent Cazorla’s stock and will have his owners pondering their options.

Chris Baird
It looked unlikely that Baird could maintain the form that had seem him emerge as a Fantasy prospect in recent weeks. Three goals conceded and a fifth booking of the season today will see Baird lose his start for next weekend’s home clash with Sunderland – that looked his best hope for a clean sheet for several weeks. Expect heavy sales.

Michael Kightly
He’s started every Premier League game until today, when Tony Pulis decided to hand Matt Ehterington a start on the Potters flank. Kightly saw action with 20 minutes left but now clearly faces stiff competition for his start: a concern for Kightly’s many Sky Sports owners.

Wayne Routledge
The impish winger was replaced by Nathan Dyer on the hour-mark and watched on by Dyer grabbed the Swansea goal. Routledge’s form has been strong enough for him to cement his place but, with Pablo Hernandez seemingly a fixture in the side, his start is perhaps now back under threat.

Mark Mark created the beast. He's now looking to tame it.

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  1. Mortal.Swinbat
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 11 months ago

    RVP 3 baps

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    1. Mull
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      • 13 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      1.

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    2. Red-United
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      no way

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    3. DLL18
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      11 years, 11 months ago

      He'll be lucky to get 1.

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    4. Mortal.Swinbat
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      11 years, 11 months ago

      Lol I know I was joking, just everyone going nuts over an assist (myself included)

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  2. Son is Rising
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    Hernandez is Fergie's Dzeko!

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    1. New Ghost
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      True.

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  3. denial
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    • 15 Years
    11 years, 11 months ago

    Nice. That's fine.

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  4. onionbarje
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 11 months ago

    i'll take that RVP

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  5. Rafabio
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 11 months ago

    oops, forgot one was an own goal

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    1. Epic Fail
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      • 14 Years
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      dafuq?

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  6. Captain Shirokov
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 11 months ago

    It doesn't even surprise me anymore 👿

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  7. gera.bostock
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 11 months ago

    1 assist = nothing. sorry.

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    1. Captain Shirokov
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      1 assist = 3 points. Sorry.

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    2. Mull
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      11 years, 11 months ago

      6 points is better than 0.

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    3. Epic Fail
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      • 14 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      True. You don't get points in FPL for assists.

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    4. SnoopDogSmokesWeed
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      1 assist > nothing

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    5. Royal5
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      Wrong. 3 point X2

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  8. COMH
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 11 months ago

    Chicarito needs to be considered for FPL. Rooney playing deeper all the time and the young lad is back in business!!!

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  9. Playing A Blinder
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    11 years, 11 months ago

    WHO ASSISTED?!?!?!?!?!

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    1. onionbarje
      • 13 Years
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      RVP

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      1. La Roja
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 11 months ago

        ur mum

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  10. Tony Hibbert Appreciation S…
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 11 months ago

    Really wish that Hernandez is more nailed on....a good finisher, better than Giroud perhaps?

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    1. Declan-
      • 12 Years
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      No doubt

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    2. UKG
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      Erm yes lol

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  11. Gnubuntu
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    11 years, 11 months ago

    Villa do not deserve to loose. Unlucky. Played amazingly well.

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    1. Cilly Bonnolly
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      • 13 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      If hey score less goals you could argue that they do.

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      1. Cilly Bonnolly
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        • 13 Years
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        *they

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    2. Tony Hibbert Appreciation S…
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      Agree with you, fortunately for them the bottom 3 are positively swimming in turd

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  12. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
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    11 years, 11 months ago

    Rvp blank 😉 😉

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    1. Pinoche
      • 12 Years
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      Lol

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    2. Nopli
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      11 years, 11 months ago

      Assist nearly equal to a blank for a 14 million striker

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      1. Declan-
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 11 months ago

        *13.6

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  13. For Fuchs Sake
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 11 months ago

    Fergie still has it, great sub!

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  14. GunsnRoses
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 11 months ago

    United now winning 5 games out of 7 coming from behind.

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  15. UKG
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 11 months ago

    RVP gets points. You couldn't script this. He scores (or assists) when he wants! 😉

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    1. The3rdTurd
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      But not when we want.

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  16. Balotellitubbies
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 11 months ago

    So who transfered out RVP then? Nobody, that's what I thought.

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  17. Playing A Blinder
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 11 months ago

    CAPTAINNG RVP = BEST DECISION EVER THIS WEEK

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  18. thetinkerman
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    • 13 Years
    11 years, 11 months ago

    I don't think I could have taken another captain fail. I think I've only picked 4 good captains in 11 gameweeks!

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    1. Manani
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      who u captained?
      I did baines 🙁 when I could have done giroud, not to mention benching berba for McAnuff :*(

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      1. Somalion
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 11 months ago

        ......On my.

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    2. Champ
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      • 14 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      It hurts. I know.

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  19. onionbarje
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 11 months ago

    Are there internationals this week.

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    1. ★FC Borecelona★
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      Yeah but no 2 week break

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      1. onionbarje
        • 13 Years
        11 years, 11 months ago

        damn

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  20. lourencobragancateles
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 11 months ago

    Don't understand the people who wants to sell RVP. Every week e scores or assists

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  21. Mílanista
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    • 13 Years
    11 years, 11 months ago

    Come on Robin, get a goal now. That will really shut that muppet up.

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    1. emperikal
      • 14 Years
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      If only....

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  22. Playing A Blinder
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 11 months ago

    Late RVP goal asking for too much? 😀

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  23. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
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    11 years, 11 months ago

    Thank you rvp

    Thank you and good night

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    1. CRAZY TRAIN
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      bye

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  24. Sess!
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    • 13 Years
    11 years, 11 months ago

    Van persie attacking returns in every game he's started. Class act.

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  25. Captain Shirokov
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 11 months ago

    5 mins 😆

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  26. Screaming Midget
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 11 months ago

    I'm thinking this game is becoming far too much dependent on luck (or bad luck). My mate is in the top 3,000 and all he does is bring in the player that did well that week and everybody goes for. He's not even a big fan of football, prefers rugby! Says it all I think.

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    1. Chris_White
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      The year of the kneejerkers, hate it or love it...

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    2. emperikal
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      Ya its been a pretty great year for knee jerkers thus far. Can't possibly last though right?!

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    3. Epic Fail
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      • 14 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      Still moaning?

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      1. The EJJ
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 11 months ago

        This game is luck!

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    4. Gnubuntu
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      11 years, 11 months ago

      Always an element of luck. But there is an element of skill too.

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    5. Wild Rover
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      Your becoming a joke. You take all the credit for a great history but you have a bad season and it's everyone's fault but yours.... :roll;

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  27. Bolt-on
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 11 months ago

    Must be a mental thing- I dont know what else t could be they do it all the time

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  28. The Chosen One...
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 11 months ago

    Looks like Manu just holding on now unfortunately

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  29. Colonel Shoe 肝池
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 11 months ago

    rvp kills me every week....just such a nice easy captain choice for all

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    1. Adnan Shah
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      Why don't you join in? 😀

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      1. Colonel Shoe 肝池
        • 13 Years
        11 years, 11 months ago

        self imposed ban im afraid

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  30. Mull
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    • 13 Years
    11 years, 11 months ago

    This is like watching Murray vs Djokovic. Murray will take the lead but you just know that he isn't going to win.

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    1. BONZ
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      like US open?

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