Chelsea’s rout of the Villa back four generated some impressive statistics for Rafa Benitez’s men, whilst over the way in West London, Martin Jol’s Fulham are stacking up numbers on the other end of the spectrum. We take a closer look at the team statistics involved, along with a focus on the form of David Silva, Steven Pienaar and Demba Ba as we plunder the members area for the key statistics from Gameweek 18.
Mata or Hazard? Thoughts anyone?
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1) Sess –> Bale for a hit? (i’d do it anyway next week if not now)
if the answer is no:
2) should i play Sess (MCI) or Puncheon (ful)
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.1 short of that move myself it's gayballs
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RP from RDP:
ok, well you didn’t ask for it but here it is anyways, thoughts please anyone – santi? :-
Federici
Enrique Zabaleta ??Morrison/Bassong??
Sess Michu Silva Pienaar
RvP Berba Suarez
Jussi-Morrisonwba-????-Boyce
FT £0.0
A – leave and play which defender
B – dump BOYCE for Cameron and play himOpen Controls
Good side. Keep Santi and your FT for more flexibility GW20.
Open ControlsJust seen you don't have Santi so unsure why just mention him. Still save the trannie.
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am i right in thinking ramires was the top scorer this week?
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2013 called, we've got a week to pack up 2012 and get it out of here, or else.
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Does anyone in the know, know how difficult it is/would be to get tickets for the Manchester derby on April 5th/6th?
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I can only start with very. Unless you have contacts or are prepared to pay hundreds.
Open ControlsNot prepared to pay over 100 Sterling, have zero contacts that could guarantee me tickets.
Have a couple of contacts that may or may not be able to pull it off.
Got flights as an xmas pressie off the missus!Open ControlsCheers, she's a diamond, she's had sleeps in the Bernabeu and the Nou Camp in the last 12 months!
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Look at the bluemoon forum. I had a chat with a guy there who bought me two tickets to city-real.
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I'm a red!Open Controls
I'm going for a real pick out of left field in 2 weeks time.
Modibo Maiga 😎Open Controlsyou'd be as well off looking for a superstar from timbuktoo!
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Best way to improve this lot for the boxing day games? (BANK = £2.2m, 1 free transfer)
Begovic(LIV)
Johnson(stk) Rafael(NEW) Nelsen(WBA)
Michu(rdg) Sessegnon(MCI) Taarabt(WBA) Silva(sun)
Suarez(stk) Van Persie(NEW) Ba(mun)
subs - Foster, Sterling, Santon, Demel
Any advice much appreciated!Open ControlsBa out Benteke in is something you've considered I'm sure. Hold on to it is my advice. Two could be useful come the next GW
Open ControlsIt is but doesn't hold that much appeal tbh. Spurs looked to have tightened up a bit with back-to-back clean sheets
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Ugh. Jamsiep. Why have you Pardewed what was a great start?
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Wanted to go back to enjoying football without the stresses of fantasy football! Didn't want to spend half my Christmas thinking about fantasy football etc... He says while posting on a fantasy football forum at 1:30 in the morning!
I'm basically incapable of playing the game casually.Open ControlsIt's a shame 🙁
Open ControlsIt is a shame. I do understand though.
That said, I've found myself caring less this season when it goes badly. Not sure why. Maybe new perspectives. I'm a dad now.Open ControlsCongratulations.
I'm sure one day it won't be a problem, it isn't an issue at all while I'm at university. It's just during the holidays.Open Controls
still makes no sense to me. you bought a whole new team of sane players for this gw, like a scout picks team.
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This move was on my mind this afternoon after seeing that thumping header!
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I heard he looked pretty good against Stoke, haven't seen any of that game. It's certainly a move that is right near the top of my list. Got to get guaranteed starters in and Bale definitely fits the bill there
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Rafa to Jevans or Sess to Bale. Bale will destroy someone soon. Think Jevans is pretty nailed on, Fergie loves him.
Open ControlsI love him too after last season! If i get a defender then it probably will be a United defender
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The 2 upcoming away games is what put me off the City defender idea. Plus who do you get that is GUARANTEED to start? Zabaleta maybe? But i do worry about Mancini rotating.
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sess to bale is the safest logical bet. bale is explosive and consistent.
ba to torres could backfire.Open Controls"Bale is explosive and consistent"
*confused face*Open ControlsI suppose it could but United, Arsenal, Everton is a tough old run for Ba and Newcastle!
Bale is looking like the favourite to come in right nowOpen Controlsyeh BA has tough fixtures but chelseas aint exactly easy and i just dont trust torres as the best chelsea cover.
mata is best chelsea cover IMO.
Sess and torres vs Bale and Ba - no brainer for me its the BB pairingOpen ControlsCan you really compare the service Torres gets to the service Ba gets?! Chelsea's fixtures might not be easy but they are a MUCH better side than Newcastle
Open ControlsBut yeah... it is still Torres. I think we've all had some shocking experiences with him in our teams!
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Zab looks a good bet right now + has decent attacking numbers. Sunderland arn't know for their goal scoring and could easilly fail to score vs city this week. Bale will be a better bet long term but his 4 yellows is a slight put off for me.
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Which combo is best for the short term?
a) Pienaar + 10.8 or less striker
b) Bale + Berb/Benteke or up to 7.8 striker
If a) which striker?Open ControlsPienaar and Suarez prob have slightly more upside then Balewith 4 yellows and Berba/Ben
Open ControlsOh, I have Suarez.
Open ControlsPienaar and Torres could work out just as well if you by into the whole 'Torres is back'.
Bale is a very good pick but Berba looks so out of it these days its unreal and Benteke is an ok player but more in line with a Lambert type of production rate(Long term) then an elite player based off the stats I've seen.Open Controls
is pienaar ok? Saw few posts earlier on here asking if he is injured but they were unanswered.
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I'd like to know also. Presuming that no news is good news however.
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Out of the cup thanks to someone who didn't even make a transfer since gw1. So disgusting 😛
Open Controlsbreak out the toblerone, go crazy!
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Ridgewell > Cameron + Dempsey > Bale sound good for this week?
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Anichebe everton player 😀 any crazy one getting him ?
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According to FPL Rafael is expected back boxing day, is this accurate? Will he start?
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SAF + hamstring = anyone's guess
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McAuley/Rafael(if injured) to Stoke defender this week, or save transfer and play Sterling away to Stoke?
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Defo save. Stoke are great and all, but they won't keep clean sheets every week.
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Is there anyone who thinks selling Sterling might be a mistake? I'm pretty convinced I want to boot him out
Open Controlsyou should probably say who you're shipping. but yeah i'd sell anyway
Open ControlsIm going to release in the January WC i think. With Sturridge coming in, its going to affect his gametime a lot. Borini probably back around that time as well. And as cynical as it sounds, now that he`s signed a new contract he doesnt have to play every week. The world didnt end, who knows, Downing might even pick up some form 😀
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Looking to get rid soon, not good enough to be a 'fourth midfielder' and too pricey to be a 'fifth midfielder'.
I should add I bought him relatively late and also have Suarez. If people bought him in early and/or don't have Suarez then he is still a good pick given his advanced forward position.Open Controls
I heard Chlamidya, but not 100% sure.
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Any suggestions on what to do with my transfer this week ? Sess to Bale seems the obvious one but Sessengon is playing well at the moment. 2.1 in the bank, team is linked 🙂
Open ControlsIs Sessegnon actually playing well? He got 6 points yesterday from a shot that was going out for a throw in... Something he seems to do unusually frequently.
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19pts from last 3 games
Open ControlsPretty much thanks to a last minute goal against a beaten Reading side, and a shot that was going miles wide.
He's scoring well, yes, but that's not the same as a playing well - which is what ultimately guarantees that a player will continue to score well in FPL.Open Controls22*
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did anyone see the YOU ARE THE REF Xmas special in the Observer today?
First one is just classic.
Second one great answer "In your defence, it's a fine finish"
http://www.guardian.co.uk/football/2012/dec/20/you-are-the-ref-christmas-special#Open ControlsIf fit.
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Yaya out for:
Bale
Mata
Gerrard
Thoughts much appreciated!Open ControlsBale
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rooney out defoe in + punchon / morrison bale in for hit
can not get bale unless sell rooney , suarez or rvpOpen Controlsso now if i get bale must sell rooney or suarez wt can i do 🙁
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any idea how to fix my team
Begovic-Foster
Rafel(injured)-Demel(always benched)-gorks(always benched)-baines-fonte (SHIT)
Sterling(useless)-Toure(hit or miss)-carzola(doesnt pllay next GW)-michu-routledge(useless)
BA-Suarez-RVP
1 FTOpen Controlsstupid quustion, but do they still do pressers on chrimbo eve?
Open ControlsMy defence is a shambles, but I can't afford anyone worth taking a hit for.
Rafael, Enrique, Ridgewell, Shorey, Demel.
Any suggestions? Otherwise I'll just go Nolan -> Pienaar for a hit if he's confirmed fit.Open Controlsyou're likely to have at least 3 of those starting.
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Know its a bit early but who would you pick to captain ?
A. Rooney
B. Suarez
C. Bale
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Who to get in to the side first?
Mata
Bale
MichuOpen Controlsbale and keep.
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