West Brom’s Romelu Lukaku heads up our ICT Index rankings after a weekend of football, with Wigan’s Franco Di Santo an unlikely name to keep Robin Van Persie company in our top three. Our members can investigate these standings in full, digesting all the data from the weekend’s action. Big Numbers makes a return to pick out our take on the key statistics on show, together with an array of trends that have emerged over the past four Gameweeks…
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Ok to make myself feel better about not WCing last week and doing awfully this week as a result, I shall consider the positives in leaving the WC late.
Positives of a GW25 WC
- We will see new the new squads after the transfer window and will have some idea on who will or will not be nailed on for the second half of the season
- There will be more time for viable differentials to reveal themselves. These would be players who could be at the start of a good run of form for the second half of the season. (ie like Cisse, Barfa, Tevez etc from last season)
- There will be no need to plan specific transfers for the first few weeks after the WC because of DGW's (ie Those who WCed last week planned on getting an Arsenal player this week etc)
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Leme add one more.
- I'd have gotten my a** whooped against Lateriser12 in H2H anyway, so the wildcard is left for a better time.
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Haha! Ouch!!
These are good points though, and the same reasons i havent used mine yet. Plus also going off last years experience.Open Controls
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As a WC holder, 24 over 25 is more appealing.
- I'll know the team I want barring 1 or 2 players who I may want depending on their GW24 performance. They can be transferred in if wanted.
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I think point number 2 is thrown around far too much around here. Last season barely anyone got the new arrivals in their WC, and for good reason. Looking at the 3 you mentioned for example;
Ben Arfa - In February he played 45, 0, 0, 36, 45 minutes and didn't actually start until March 12th.
Tevez - His first start since GW3 against Wigan was on April 11th.
Cisse - First start was against Tottenham on the 11th of February where he played 67 minutes. He went on to play 64 , 71, and 0 minutes before starting and scoring against Norwich on the 18th of March.Open Controls-
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Perhaps but I'm not necessarily referring to 'new players'. Sess for example picked his form up and no doubt this season will see the same thing happen. The likes of Sturridge, Sess, Aguero etc could have a lightning second half of the season.
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Yeah they could but how many will show enough over the next 2-3 GW's to oust the popular players.
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Leagues Update
FPL Open : 169 entered, 256 spots.
Elite 64 : 149 entered, 64 spots, 64th spot @ 8,172.
After Xmas : 223 entered.
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Looking at Ba out this week I think...fancy a wee punt. Lukaku, Sturridge, Dzeko...any others worth a punt? No, I don't want Podolski or Giroud by the way.
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Pisse
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Pisse and Shit come as a package 😉
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Tevez at Fulham might be nice. Two assists yesterday. Although not syre when Kun is back.
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The arrival of Remy could enhance or hinder that one
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A little too expensive for my liking.
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Sturridge or Dzeko imo
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If you have cash, and if fit, Kun is a great punt/long term move imo.
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Would be for a hit. Don't think he will even start to be honest. Plan on getting him after the qpr game in 2 weeks.
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Liking the look of Lukaku with reports of Odemwingie on his way out.
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Shlong injured too.
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Oh Katie.
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None of them are very 'safe' punts but might be worth a gamble
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Would you keep Ba if he was nailed on Jack?
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Absolutely, but I don't think he is nailed on (even though he should be). Of course I'll see what goes on vs Southampton.
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The weather outside is frightful, the fire soooooo delightful, Torres can't score a goal, let it snow, let it snow, let it snow..............
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Koscielny out for 1 or 3 weeks, after yesterdays red card.
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No. Hes only suspebded for the cup match. Will be availavle again.
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One game suspension, out for the FA Cup game midweek. He'll be back in time to score an own goal and then get sent off again for wrestling Ba to the ground next weekend.
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Thanks guys. Will go for Sagna then.
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Laugh Out Loud at Riise being dropped for a 3rd straight match. That'll teach him a lesson.
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No hate, just laughter 🙂 Guy is almost as sluggish as Berbasloth himself
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Briggs 😯 How much does he cost?
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He was injured at one point...not sure why you have it in for Riise?
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I dont. Just find it funny that Jol dropped him to teach him a "lesson"
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lazy so and so.
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As a Clyne owner, I kinda wish I had Shaw. CS in the bag and potentially protected from negative points at the Bridge on Wednesday......
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People say this a lot Jafooli, but think about it...
to achieve minus points you would have to either concede 6 or concede 4/5 and get a yellow card. I wouldn't rule it out but it's highly unlikely.Open Controls-
Please refer to Hooiveld for further instructions.
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He'll get 1pt imo.
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% chances that Sturridge will start vs Norwich?
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0.99%
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Ok, what I really think is 99.1%
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I think he'll be given an hour or so. I've absolutely nothing on which to base this.
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70-75. Borini will come on for him for 30mins
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Which option is better (assuming all fit)
A). Suarez & Ba
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B). Sturridge & Aguero
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B I reckon, more nailed on-ish.
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http://keepingstock.blogspot.com I'm putting jeetan patel in goal.
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Unfortunately NZ batsmen have forgotten how to bat properly. T20 has ruined cricket in NZ and the players can no longer adjust to proper batting.
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Good response yesterday though, just getting ready for the next session. Patel has got to grow some balls though, you can't run away, it's craven.
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Despite wanting to ease him in,i don't see how Rodgers can leave Sturridge out.
Not getting carried away after 45 mins like was mentioned but apart from Suarez are next highest goalscorer has 4 in the league.He'll start at the weekend.
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Sturridge and Rodgers both have mentioned that he is not match fit.
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Borini.
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sturridge shooting into the side netting instead of laying it back, as usual, how often does he do that in training? different team, same selfish approach.
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This. I think Sturridge is the wrong choice, will keep Suarez playing deep and knock them back 2 months into poor goal conversion territory. Time to bale out of the Pool...
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RVP Suarez Aguero
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Too pricey. RVP Aguero Sturridge.
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this...or rvp kun ba (if the latter is nailed on)
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Honestly, people need to wake up and smell the roses here.
Sturridge > Suarez from now on.
Imagine if Chicharito or Dzeko were nailed on at 7.3?
That's Sturridge...no.1 striker at Liverpool now. Get him while he's hot.Open Controls-
But i can afford this. Plus Borini makes me question Sturridge's nailed on ness.
Obviously if Sturridge is going to go stronger, i will get him. But until then. Suarez is the main man for me.Open Controls
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GW 25 wildcarders, looking for a one week punt.
Utd vs SOT
Nani. (Young might be crocked and Valencia has been sh*t)Open Controls-
Oh, suddenly I get flashbacks from Nani cleaning up vs Wolves(last year?) and me going on about a "feeling".
Needless to say I didn't follow my gut.
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13 points above your brother i see. Nicely done 😀
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Yeah, 14 with Demel coming in for Cuellar. Nelsen has saved my bacon the last 2 weeks. I honestly can't carry on much longer with my "padded" defence!
I'm hoping Mata(c) can enable me to open a bigger gap since he went Rvp(c). The bale and Feli 3 boners each was a real kick in the teeth since he owns both and I own neither. i thought I got out of jail with those two.Open Controls-
Still could have been much worse and you know it. I'd be happy.
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I'm so happy you have dropped out of the top 1k.
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..and that I've retained the JPT trophy.
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A Puncheon(c) hat-trick against Chelsea and I'm back in the top 350.
I think I might be dreaming.Open Controls
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Evra 😉 enough
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Just a heads up to all Suarez owners, don't get your hopes up. I know you all are expecting 10+ scores but I wouldnt be surprised if he gets 1pt, with 7 shots off target and a YC.
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Can we do as many FTs early in the week without minus points if we activate the wild card at the end of the week?
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That effort where Suarez was working hard in the box, Strurridge was screaming for it on the left, he didn't get it (initially), so he switched off, put his hands on his hips and then the ball came to him and he blasted over. That kinda sums up Sturridge for me.
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it was his right foot, what do you expect.
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He can have flashes of rubbishness (not a word) but as an FPL prospect all you need is the points. When starting regularly he delivers them.
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He also shot from a v tight angle when suarez was in the box ready for a cutback. That also sums him up
But he will score goals
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They linked up really well yesterday I thought.
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Guys would you rather have A) Tevez + Berbatov, or B)Aguero + Ruiz?
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People are really selling Suarez for Sturridge?
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Off to bed lads -- Good Night!
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Night Acqua. Great climb up the ranking. Sensational stuff.
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Also players with an extra wildcard in the backpocket, i would again like to recommend Mignolet + 3.9M
Good fixtures until GW31 and Sunderland seem to be tightening up. Again, Sess/AJ/Fletch are good differentials as well. Mentioned this earlier, and they are flying under the radar.Open Controls-
Very good shout indeed....another 7 for him this week. I punted on Howard as expect Everton to tighten up. He delivered first week and has good fixtures.
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Yeah I'd certainly look to invest in Sunderland but not sure how their fixtures look from GW25 😕
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Mignolet + Bunn/Fed, what's 0.2/0.4m to anyone?
But I agree, Mignolet is the best value keeper in the game now and the only secure access to Sunderland's defence currently unless you go O'Shea but he's been injury prone all year.
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Bego -> Mig
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A few more good scores from Sess and he may become the new must have in our midfields.
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This week or next i reckon.
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Is Podolski nailed on and a good choice for the DGW?
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Nailed on to start but game time is in question. I have him in as he is a top 10 striker with a double so no brainier for me.
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Just pulled the trigger on Ba and Lambert TO Suarez and Dzeko....
Leaves me with:
Jussi,
Luiz, Gibbs, Demel,
Walcott, Fellaini, Michu, Mata,
RVP, Suarez, Dzeko,
Bego, Clyne, Shorey, Puncheon
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I would have waited until there was news on Kun.
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More than enough imo. Maybe you should have gone Poldi instead of Dzeko.
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I'm looking at doing it too. Brought him in this week because of the double but otherwise, I wouldn't have touched him until we know how Benitez is going to be using him and Torres.
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You are one crazy dude. Punchy captain.
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Moved on that one a bit soon imo, great if it pays off for you though. 3 DGW should be okay
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how this front 7 looking?
i have this team in my mind for WC (will use after gw 23 or 24)
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I like it.
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I like it, but still not sold on Sturridge myself. Waiting to see what Remy comes in at
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i expecting studge and aguero to do brilliantly later on
and that's why i keeping my WC as long as possible
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Looking at the same, except with Fellaini instead of Puncheon.
Bench problems ahoy.Open Controls-
for exacly that reason i will have Pounchy
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I don't mind it to be honest. I'd have Walcott over Lambert this week if I disliked benching problems, for example.
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that's cool in that case
i really hate beching problems and i will be always looking to 4mish bench folder
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Nani - how can you take seriously a player with a name like that? You might as well be called Mama, or Kaka .... Oh, wait. 😉
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Oh, and by the way, the cool kids have Lukaku 😎
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I admit, the weekend stats are impressive. Just concerned over his game time once Long is fit
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chances% of kilgallon start this week v Wigan?
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What do you guys think Loic Remy will come in at on FPL, £7m?
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Who does he play for? Newcastle?? 😯 If so I'd say 4.5m (Pog territory)
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SG is really becoming hard to ignore.
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Fixtures longer term, I suppose and possibly playing deeper with Sturridge in the mix.
Also if people want Liverpool cover, they get Suarez.
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1m cheaper then Suarez, nailed on, set pieces.
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Gerrard? Yeah, he's coming into my team after the double gameweek. Frightening consistency the last few weeks.
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Personally I'm keeping him on the sidelines in anticipation of the familiar sound of a hamstring popping.
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Three names not getting as much chat on hear as I'd expect - Evra, Gerrard and Cazorla. Why so?
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Evra -> 7.1 expensive and on a freakish run.
Gerrard -> Most are blinded but Suarez.
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At 7.1, yes expensive, but are people blinded b y Baines on this one as well?
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Cazorla - 1 assist in 4 games
Evra - People don't expect his attacking returns to continue. 2 goals in 6 years previous. Also he is 7M+
Gerrard - I guess people had/have Suarez and now don't/didn't fancy Liverpool for mun NOR ars mcy so they went with the DGW'ers like Walcott, Mata etc.
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EDDIEEEE - What have you DONE for me LATELY EDDIE?! I got what's coming to meeeeeee.
I want haaaaalf eddie. Half!
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I hear it's snowing over there. Is this set in for the week?
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No. It's not.
You will lose by an innings today.Open Controls-
Nah, Jeetan will score his maiden test century. Or not.
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I really think we're in for some weather surprises towards the end of this GW and next DGW........just to mix it all up a bit more.....
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Six inches of snow in Tokyo today. Weather forecast is good for the rest of the week, though.
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It is, but light, mainly in the Midlands areas and parts of North London
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