With this afternoon’s clash at Anfield completing the gameweek, our Members can now soak up all the numbers from another weekendβs football via our Members area. All the Opta data and ICT Index scores are in and, as usual, we can now offer a match-by-match breakdown of the standout performers, with an early prediction of the EA PPI and Fantasy Premier League (FPL) bonus pointsβ¦
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Bonus points predictions for Swansea-Villa and Liverpool-City?
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Williams 3, Warnock 2, Taylor 1
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Pretty pleased that I managed to score 54 (pre bonus) considering that I had RVP as captain. Guess this shows that I'm not a one-man team like Arsenal!
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Ah... The green-eyed monster....
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Lampard yellow card guaranteed vs Liverpool in the CC, he'll then be out for the Newcastle game and free for the City game....
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Anyone fancy a punt on Adam?
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Been on my watchlist since GW2 π Really good shout anyway, only concern though is Gerrard being not far away from return to the side.
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2 goals and 6 assists aint so bad.
Think he is guarenteed starts without Gerrard though isn't he? Although he loses his penalties + DFK's so maybe not.Open Controls
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Yes. Its a bit further down my list of options, but so many 2's in my midfield is pissing me off. Adam has a nice run, and suarez really needs to go.
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Yeah next week it is either downgrade Jones to Swansea defender and upgrade Ramsey > Bale/Adam or just get in Barfa for Ramsey
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He dives too much.
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Night chaps, I off for a kip. π
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Bonus prediction for my players pls!
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RVP
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Ok. I just did another early (knee-jerk?) transfer to get Ba. 1 FT left with 1.5mil in bank. I'm quite happy with my squad until I just found that I have been heavily relied on New, Swan, and Spurs.
3 New , 3 Swan , 3 Spurs , 2 Man City , 1 Che , 1 Ars , 1 Sun , and 1 Man Utd (but useless)
Vorm - Krul
Richards - Brown - Evans - Simpson - Naylor
Mata - Silva - Bale - VDV - Dyer
Ade - Ba - RVP
What do you think? Should it be concern? My score have been quite good lately with this set up.Open Controls-
Looks very similar to what mine is/will be. I've spent a bit less in midfield so as not to rely on as many ultra-cheaps in defence (ie. Enrique rather than Evans).
Besides Evans and maybe Dyer, it's very solid - and I guess your scores reflect that πOpen Controls-
Don't think Dyer is a problem when VDV/Silva/Bale/Mata shouldn't be benched.
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Meant more for weeks like this, when VDV is injured (an inevitability)... Silva has had a couple of annoying Mancini-induced 25 minute/1 point cameos also. Though that should decrease in likelihood now they're basically done in the CL?
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True, but Dyer still wouldn't come on for Silva as he always seems to come on the last 20 π
Not sure what it means for City if/when they go out, could mean even more rotation πOpen Controls-
Fair point. Guess my preference is just to have mids who are all capable of pulling 5-6 points on any given week, than a Dyer type who's essentially picked for price alone (and for that price I'd rather Allen anyway).
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He has done alright for me, had him for his 11 pointer, missed out on his two 6's though and that is frustrating enough, let alone having a possible 5+ every week on the bench
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For Evans, I have plan to upgrade him to Jagielka or Enrique this week. That would leave me 4.9 - 5.3mil to spend for upgrading Dyer. Anyway, I think he is one of the best choice in that budget range.. π
I actually want to have 3 big hitters up front too, but too much rotation in City and injuries of Aguero are too headache to deal with. So, I went for 4 expensive MF who could bring goal + assist + cs and try to see if it works.
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Very good team. Apparent concern is Evans, who I have him too, not playing regularly anymore. Fancy a Blackburn defender with their good run ahead?
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My bad π was meant to be a reply the everyday i'm shuffling post
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Thank you for your comment. I had a look at them too but, frankly, don't see much chance for them to keep CS. Only Samba would be worth to consider.. But I think there are more interesting choices elsewhere, e.g. Ward or Jagielka, who have a good run ahead too.
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Haha. Blackburn defender.
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Did not watch the sawansea game.
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injured
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Ok I'm keeping VDV, just wondering if anyone else has or will transfer him out this GW?
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Should I keep Phil Jones or has he been squeezed out??
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Posted this a few hours ago - interested to see if the 2nd wave of viewers (i.e. you lot) have the same views? 1 Freebie and 0.1m in the bank.... Votes please!
a) Woody -> Naylor
b) Ramsey -> Walters
c) Save the transfer and do Ramsey -> Barfa in GW15 and Woody & Sinclair -> Jags & Drenthe in GW16
d) Save the transfer and do Aguero -> Chico in GW15 and Woody & Sinclair -> Jags & Drenthe in GW16
e) Something else
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Vermaelen, Simpson, Wilkinson
Silva, VDV, Ramsey, Sinclair
RVP, Adebayor, Aguero
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Although Woody has to go. I've got him as well and just can't seem to get rid. He hardly ever plays and when he does they lose 5-0. Perhaps it would be an idea just to bite the bullet and use your freebie to dump him - only having 14 starters over Christmas isn't the best idea.Open Controls -
Tossing up a Ramsey move myself... is Walters a better shout than Larsson for the same price?
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I have to agree with Katie, don't like any of them
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C is probably the best from my view. I'd save Aguero for the big matches while A or B are not clearly improving your team.
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Ok sod it... Gutierrez > O Hara it is..
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OH really?
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yes thats my move.. thoughts?
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O'Hara no longer being on pens put me off him...
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yeah but his influence on the game is immense.. takes corners as well... cant really argue for 5.7 million
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Problem is, Wolves aren't exactly prolific, and rarely win. If you can afford any of Sinclair, Larsson, Sess or Walters they are all better picks imo. My preference would be Walters of that lot.
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Wolves next six games, strike out Manu and Arse and it looks pretty good to me.. Particularly 3 of the next 4 at home
Gameweek 14 Sunderland (H)
Gameweek 15 Man Utd (A)
Gameweek 16 Stoke City (H)
Gameweek 17 Norwich (H)
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I think Larsson is a better option.
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already have two sunderland players... also already have walters
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Its a good move IMO. Wolves have 3 home games in the next four and each of those games are very winnable
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Cheers Ryan, see above, exactly my thoughts
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ryan, wolves have nice fixtures BUT not sure if they can get 3 pts or not at home ??
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Good move. You might only be forced to rest him when they're away to United. Other than that game, he should be a good choice to start with.
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move now confirmed π
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Not sure if you have seen my post earlier, I was for it really. Might get in him too, still waiting on VDV, if he was confirmed out - which probably would mean he a very slim chance if any to play STOKE away- I'd be tempted to get Bale in for him. Would offer me funds to get either of O'H or Adam.
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yeah I saw it cheers
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Sure, it's no brainer having him at this stage, really. But aren't you concerned that Arry might just hand Defoe- who has been fairly good- a start and keep his winning formula? I am.
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Yes concerned but think VDV will always start ahead of Defoe if fit as Arry loves him
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Ramsey > Bale (-4) for a long term move?
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Personally I wouldn't have 3 spurs attackers. Too many eggs in one basket
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I agree There are good mid options out there instead of having two spurs mids
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There are no better options for their prices, and they are scoring points - something like an average of 21 in the last 7 weeks, form + fixtures + DGW eventually is tempting, plus checking out espn's gamecast, Bale has been playing more in the centre and higher up the pitch then every other Spurs player.
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I let go of vdv and have Bale given his price. The difference in price between the two gives me good options elsewhere
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It is an interesting change. However I thought Bale was very quiet in the last game apart from the last 5 minutes when he was in those positions as you say. Go for it if you like but it is still a risk imo
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Get Larsson or Walters.
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Eh, can't bring myself to bring in Walters - he is in the same place as Bendtner IMO
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I know, but he is shit, and Stoke are too haha.
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I wouldn't sell Ramsey with Arsenal away Wigan. Up to you though, can be a good move but not if you have VDV.
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True - having the 3rd and 4th best midfielders in the game would be pretty silly of me actually.
I'm not saying I don't fancy Ramsey to do anything vs Wigan, but it's this week or never, and Spurs up against the worst defence in the league also.Open Controls
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Definitely. Can't see Ramsey's appeal at all, to be honest. Mind you, I'm not an Arsenal fan and I don't live in the UK so maybe that's why.
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Only thing that is holding me back is that i'd have Bale/VDV and Adebayor.
in saying that, they have averaged 24 points in the last 7 weeks, have nice fixtures and a DGW in the near future.
I just want Bale as he plays 90 each week which will be crucial over the Christmas period, but don't wanna lose VDV or Adebayor πOpen Controls
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I was not much confident with 3 spurs attackers, but I just believed my gut and did Nani > Bale last week. The A-V-B are now in my team.. VDV could go if cannot shake off his injury though.
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Wasn't even contemplating Bale even after his 3 goals/4 assists in 4 games until I realised how far up and centrally he has been playing.
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That's the way he played now. I did watch all Spurs games that Bale excellently performed and decided to get him for Nani with no hesitation.. π
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Vorm, Hennessey
Kompany, Enrique, Ntaylor, Simpson, Wilkinson
Silva, VDV, Ramsey, Larsson, Dyer
Adebayor, RVP, Sturridge
4.3 in bank.
should i be happy with this team and not take point hit? got me pretty decent returns this week. already kneejerked Rooney to Ade with the free transfer.Open Controls-
Good enough team for this week. Consider doing Sturridge out for Ba or Hernandez in the future.
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reckon thats solid. where do you want to use the money?
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loooking at Ramsey out for maybe Ayoung/Nani in the future. he's not doing anything FPL wise and i'm lack of Manutd cover there!
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Vorm, Ruddy
Jones, Shawcross, Brown, Woodgate, Simpson
Silva, VDV, Walters, Drenthe, NDyer
RVP, Aguero, Adebayor
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Aguero out for Hernandez or Ba.
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Woodgate out and check Drenthe's injury status over the next few days. That is all
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Three at the back for me this week, currently have it as follows
Baines STO (H)
Brown WOL (A)
Walker BOL (H)
Subs
Shawcross EVE (A)
Simpson CHE (H)
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Simpson over Brown perhaps? Depends on what happens with these Bruce rumours. If Martin O Neil comes in, I would play Brown.
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I've decided to go expensive on defenders until Jan WC.... My thoughts are CS's have to become more regular... Could be wrong but this is the tactic I have taken...
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I have been talking about this possibility for the last couple of weeks. Stokes someone else on here has a similar view π
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Worth doing Ramsey -> O'Hara this week? That blo*dy JohnD has me thinking....
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sorry Jinswick, I would keep Ramsey for the Wigan game but then get rid
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I'm sold on O Hara, I think he will get somne good points in the next few weeks
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If you want to go sub-6m, I'd grab HBA over O'Hara.
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I'd keep Ramsey. I'd sell him in two weeks time when Arsenal are away to Cityeh and Wolves are home to Stoke.
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GW15: Aguero -> Chico
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Wouldn't it make more sense to do...
GW14: No transfer
GW15: 2 tranfers
GW16: 1 transfer
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They'll still be free doing it my way...If Jags/Drenthe had fixtures I'd play them for in GW15 I may bring him in then, but (ars) isn't appealing. Also gives more flexibility in case injuries crop up...
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Jags yes and Drenthe no at this stage. Not sure what the deal is with Drenthe but I think a couple of performances are needed before he becomes a good buy
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Guys need a defender within 6.6. Already have Enrique, Simpson, BAE, Ward. Who should it be ?
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Richards.
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Can you find 0.1 and go Vermaelen? Otherwise, Jones has a good run of fixtures but Richards is more nailed on. I'd reckon Jones.
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None, get a cheapie and spread the cash π
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Thanks for all the input guys. Cheers
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Anybody knows where to find full match stats for fantasy football
like assists, saves, and such
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Whose bandwagon have arrive at the platform this week?
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Mata time!
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Instability.. Better get rid of Sunderland players...
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Wouldn't make sense if he was sacked. He's been fairly good for them. It's just about the players not being up to the mark. Let's not forget he's had an almost different team this season, which has absolutely had a somehow negative impact. Sunderland would sound just like nonsense if they sacked him. Unless if they want to win the league, then ........ I'm speechless.
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Sorry to annoy as I know it's probably asked every Monday, but how long do BP's take?
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just transferred sturidge to adebayor. Try to monitor VDV.
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Lol, had nothing to do with your post.
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No link, no credibility. π
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oh my .. what am i seeing here.. moses assists π finally ... had him since GW 1
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Folks,
LAMPARD vs. MATA - who is better value till the next WC?
I got Lamp two weeks ago for Nani, but Mata seems a better value. Plus, Lamp is blocking me money I could use for Adebayor.
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No. Wait for the fifth yc. Still a heavy point-scorer though but the threat of rotation hangs over.
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Seeing you don't have any Spurs apart from VDV & you are outside the top million, Adebayor seems a no brainer.
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Is it worth for -8?
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What trade/s did you already do?
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This week? Defense, S.Taylor for Jagielka. Didn't plan to mess with the middle field.
I believe I will wait with the transfer till next GW, I lost already more than 50 points on hits.... and I should keep Lamp a bit longer than 2 weeks, to show him trust. By the way, I brough him for -8 hits. So do not want to spent 8 points more to get rid of him, πOpen Controls
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Mata is better IMO
Averages a goal/assist every 88 minutes which is better than every other mid bar Silva and is epic at home.
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