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The Numbers Game – Nani vs Mata vs Van der Vaart

15 December 2011 908 comments
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It’s a quandary that has been rattling around the brains of Fantasy managers for the last week or so. With cut-price forwards offering decent returns, many Fantasy managers are reshaping their midfields ahead of a hectic Christmas period.

Nani, Rafael Van der Vaart and Juan Mata have been the chief protagonists for differing reasons. The United man’s 18-point haul against Wolves has many juggling budgets and looking to squeeze him in. Van der Vaart’s hamstring has seen plenty jumping ship and Mata’s consistency and flourishing form within a revived Chelsea team is starting to attract plenty suitors.

All three have a favourable run of fixtures on the horizon between now and the end of gameweek 20, when plans can be revised as the festive wildcard comes into play. Question is, then, is one, two or even all three the way to go?

We analyse our ICT Index and the Opta statistics over the previous four gameweeks, digging deep in order to examine each player’s potential over the hectic Christmas programme…

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  1. CFC1990
    • 14 Years
    14 years, 1 month ago

    Vorm or Ruddy in goal this week?

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    1. Rooooooooney
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 1 month ago

      They will probably both end up with 2 or 3 pts from this gameweek

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    2. Guinney
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 1 month ago

      Vorm, but can't see either scoring high points as both are playing away from home

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  2. Rooooooooney
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    14 years, 1 month ago

    RMT Please -

    Krul
    Jagielka, Jones, Enrique
    Bale, Walters, Mata, Silva
    Van Persie, Ba, Yakubu

    Bench: Vorm, Vermaelen, Taylor, Moses ??

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    1. CFC1990
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 1 month ago

      I prefer Nani to Mata but that is just personal preference. Who are you captaining this week?

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      1. CFC1990
        • 14 Years
        14 years, 1 month ago

        Your team is good by the way. Good luck dude

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        1. Rooooooooney
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          14 years, 1 month ago

          Thanks mate, every time I bring in Nani he does nothing 🙂
          Captaining Ba and it's a toss up between the Yak and Bale for vise captain

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          1. CFC1990
            • 14 Years
            14 years, 1 month ago

            No worries mate. I would also say Sturridge in for Yak. Again, it is a personal preference. I am going for Ba too!

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            1. Rooooooooney
              • 14 Years
              14 years, 1 month ago

              Was thinking that, might wait till gw 17 to bring in Sturbridge as Yaks next couple of fixtures are looking pretty tasty

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  3. pukey
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    14 years, 1 month ago

    A or B::

    Simpson, Enrique, Jones, Smalling

    Mata, Silva, Nani

    RVP Ade Ba

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    Simpson, Enrique, Smalling, Evans

    Mata, Y.Toure, Nani, Bale

    RVP Ade Ba

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    1. pukey
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 1 month ago

      Simpson would be the sub for B **

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    2. Rooooooooney
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 1 month ago

      A with Yaya instead of Simpson

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      1. pukey
        • 14 Years
        14 years, 1 month ago

        I have to sell Silva for yaya, in order to put bale in.

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        1. Rooooooooney
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          14 years, 1 month ago

          I see, in that case I'd go with B

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    3. LeSagna
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      14 years, 1 month ago

      B cuz you get an extra player

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  4. Ings on the up
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    14 years, 1 month ago

    Trying to get a 2nd opinion... my team is

    Vorm (Habsi)
    Jones, R Taylor, Enrique (Caulker, Wilkinson)
    Silva, Bale, Walters, Sinclair (Ferguson –> he finally got a point last week!!)
    Ba, RVP, Adebayor

    I’ve got 6m in the bank and 1 FT

    Any advice? I’m thinking Adebayor out and Sturridge in…

    Cheers

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    1. Rooooooooney
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 1 month ago

      IMO I would upgrade Ferguson for Nani as your going to need your full squad over Christmas, I just subbed ferguson out, he's good to have to free up cash but not over a busy period. Just my opinion obviously. Good luck

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      1. Ings on the up
        • 14 Years
        14 years, 1 month ago

        Thanks, good luck to you too... Who are you captaining this week?

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        1. Rooooooooney
          • 14 Years
          14 years, 1 month ago

          Ba with either Yak or Bale as vise, undecided still 🙂

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          1. Ings on the up
            • 14 Years
            14 years, 1 month ago

            I've got Ba as captain, nani will be vice

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          2. Guinney
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            14 years, 1 month ago

            Would agree with Ferg to Nani, but will you not be 0.1million short, due to Nani's price rise this week, if you are go for Mata, but Nani would be the first choice.

            Would captain Nani if you can get him, then Adebayor

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            1. Ings on the up
              • 14 Years
              14 years, 1 month ago

              I had just enough to buy Nani, I think captaining Ba at home to Newcastle could be decent

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  5. Guinney
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    14 years, 1 month ago

    RMT please:

    Vorm
    Walker - Enrique - Simpson
    Walters - Silva - Nani - Bale
    RVP - Yak - Adebayor

    Subs: Ruddy - Vermaelen - Allen - Wilkinson

    Used my free transfer early to get Nani in for Ramsey to avoid price rise. Only have 0.3 in the bank now.
    Should I start Vermaelen or Simpson?
    Who to captain? Nani, Bale, Adebayor?

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    1. eclipse
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      14 years, 1 month ago

      Verm may score/bonus, City concede every game seemingly and I'm unsure of whether Newcastle will keep CS until they get used to a new defence layout.
      Ade may be good for (C) 🙂

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      1. Guinney
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        14 years, 1 month ago

        yeap think your right. I don't think either Newcastle or Aresnal will keep a CS so maybe better going for Verm as he could score a goal or score some bonus points.

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        1. AB.
          • 16 Years
          14 years, 1 month ago

          Yep, I'd say Verm over Simpson too (but its a close call).

          Captain decision is tough this week. Any of the three you've suggested could do well (as could RVP or Silva). Check the captains poll on Saturday morning and then take a punt. (That wasn't very helpful was it?).

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  6. FPL Touches
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    14 years, 1 month ago

    Silva -> Mata?
    Got a FT.......
    >: /

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    1. El Berbossa - \\\"El b…
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 1 month ago

      No.

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    2. AB.
      • 16 Years
      14 years, 1 month ago

      No. Use your trade elsewhere or carry it over to next week.

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  7. Will - Fantasy Football Hub
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    14 years, 1 month ago

    Moses.. 6th best value midfielder for the season.. ahead of silva, vdv, nani bale etc.. tempted anyone?

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    1. El Berbossa - \\\"El b…
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 1 month ago

      Already got him :). Cheap and nasty but his home games against lesser teams are the way to go.

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    2. AB.
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      14 years, 1 month ago

      It's all good and well having players that are good value for money - but at the end of the day you need your team to score points! Midfielders and Forwards tend to have higher point scoring potention so IMO you're best to fill those positions in your team with high point scorers and look to save money by finding good value goalkeepers and defenders.

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      1. AB.
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        14 years, 1 month ago

        *higher point scoring potential

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  8. El Berbossa - \\\"El b…
    • 14 Years
    14 years, 1 month ago

    YAK AND ROONEY Hatricks this week anyone?

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    1. Papillon
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      14 years, 1 month ago

      Now that Rooney has to play up front and the weight of the Euro ban is off his shoulders, on top of the fact Man Utd may have just turned the corner, I think he may go on a spree.

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      1. Bazman returns
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        14 years, 1 month ago

        Hmm that is a good point.

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  9. ForeverBlues
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    14 years, 1 month ago

    please help me guys, i confused to choose BAE or micah to play this week.. any suggestion?

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    1. Papillon
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      14 years, 1 month ago

      who else you got? citeh rarely have clean sheets, but he still racks up the points. Benny might have a point to prove this week after being subbed last week...

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      1. ForeverBlues
        • 14 Years
        14 years, 1 month ago

        i got R.Taylor P.Jones and luke young

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        1. Papillon
          • 14 Years
          14 years, 1 month ago

          I'd be starting Richards, BAE, Jones.
          Taylor as first sub due to home team

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          1. ForeverBlues
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            14 years, 1 month ago

            nice, thanks for the advice man..

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  10. Papillon
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    14 years, 1 month ago

    Thoughts on my bench selection/order...

    Krul
    Richards, Jagielka, Jones, Jose Enrique
    Bale, Murphy, Silva
    Aguero, RVP, Sturidge

    Bench: Ruddy, Allen, R Taylor, Ferguson

    Used my free to swap Agbongalor to Sturidge

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    1. ForeverBlues
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 1 month ago

      i prefer to put R.Taylor on the team than jagielka

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    2. AB.
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      14 years, 1 month ago

      I'd leave it as it is. Looks good.

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    3. Papillon
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      14 years, 1 month ago

      cheers, might leave taylor on the bench due to krul. don't wana put too many eggs in one basket

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  11. FlamboyantCrew
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    14 years, 1 month ago

    I'm considering Welbeck over Yakubu what do you think?

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  12. Coops
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    14 years, 1 month ago

    Is it FPL suicide to get rid of RVP?

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    1. Papillon
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 1 month ago

      only a matter of time til his body breaks down... I'm hoping it's sooner rather than later

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    2. Crouch Potato!
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 1 month ago

      Gervinho goes to Africian cup, i reckon it will have a major impact on Rvps scoring potential.

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  13. Tomtwenty4
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    14 years, 1 month ago

    All,

    Really need some advice this week. I've had 2 FT burning a hole in my pocket all week but managed to hold off till now.

    Vorm (Foster)
    Jones BAE Simpson (Naylor, Wilkinson)
    Silva VDV Ramsey Walters (Ferguson)
    RVP Rooney (c) Sturridge

    I've decided to stick with VDV now I've held on this long, so my current thinking is:

    Ramsey > O'Hara
    Wilkinson > Jagielka

    Seem really boring but would play Jag over Simpson this week.

    Any other thoughts? (£0.6m in Bank)

    Cheers!!!!

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  14. mackay007
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    14 years, 1 month ago

    Morning Everyone,

    I'm really unsure about this week which way to go. I think its time to get rid of Rodwell but I'm unsure who for tbh!

    I have 1.7 in the bank so would have 7.0 to spend on a replacement and thinking either Larsson or Walters or does anyone think there are bigger issues in my team?

    Krul (Hennessey)

    Simpson Jones Jose Enrique (Shorey, Wilkinson)
    Silva Nani Bale ?? (Moses)
    Sturridge, Adebayor RVP

    Captain choice is difficult, thinking RVP at City or possibly Nani or Sturridge I think the resurgent Sun will make a big haul more difficult for Tot boys.

    Any help would be great!

    Thanks

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  15. 6mboyjam
    • 14 Years
    14 years, 1 month ago

    when do the points get taken off for doing extra transfers. last week my mate got 55 points (i counted each player and yes 55 is correct), however he did 3 transfers and its seems that the points have not been deducted…very annoying :-/

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    1. Bazman returns
      • 16 Years
      14 years, 1 month ago

      I think they get deducted beforehand so you don't see 51 his initial score would have had the deduction then the 55pts gets added to that.

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  16. oi no professionals
    • 15 Years
    14 years, 1 month ago

    Ade or Ba for cpt this week?

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  17. mjmurphy10
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    14 years, 1 month ago

    Team below - and need advice have 10.6 left to buy 2 midfielders....


    Vorm
    4.5


    Al-Habsi
    4.5


    Evans J
    4.4


    Kompany
    6.2


    Smalling
    5.2


    Assou-Ekotto
    5.2


    Simpson
    4.1


    Mata
    9.7


    Bale
    8.4


    Walters
    6.3


    Ferguson
    4.0


    Walcott
    8.8


    Van Persie
    12.8


    Rooney
    11.9


    Drogba
    10.1

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  18. CaptainColo
    • 14 Years
    14 years, 1 month ago

    Any thoughts on my team

    Krul/Vorm
    Jones/Enrique/Simpson/Ward
    Mata/Silva/Bale/Gower/Ferguson
    RVP/Sturridge/Aguero

    Thinking of getting rid of Mata for Nani for more Man U coverage and getting rid of Aguero probably for Adebayor?

    Thoughts?

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