This evening we roll out the final article in our three-part series assessing the stand-out attacking statistics over the first three Gameweeks. Having cast our analytical eye over the Defenders and Midfielders, we turn our attentions up front.
Dunno if anyone's still here but found something worse - dropping your braised belly pork all over the just clean mopped floor. Gutted
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Open ControlsJust cleaned floor_ What's the problem?
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You can still eat the pork if it was a clean, mopped floor and you didn't break the 3 second rule! 😉
Open Controlsdropped a big dish of lasagna out of the oven last year, burnt my hand, broke the dish, destroyed the floor and got no dinner, balls
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Unlucky.. been there, except the floor survived.Open Controls
boruc (4m)
terry coleman chester/ward/burner
walcott nani coutino brady/barkley
rvp soldado benteke
can afford ivan but i reckon terry will play. any thoughs appreciated.Open ControlsBen Arfa > Nani
Michu > Coutinho
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Andy Carroll turning in to a real sicknote.
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Nate's differential(slightly) backline
Lovren Mert Vidic Wisdom ChesterOpen ControlsThis makes me feel a bit ill.
Open ControlsNo Spurs? 😛
Open ControlsCan't fit both Vert and RVP. Don't like Walker tbh. Vert or no cover
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Open ControlsHmm, i'm going Soldado and Tekkers too though
Whats your front line like?Open ControlsSoldado & Sturridge.
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So where is the catch?Open ControlsDunno.
Boruc
Coleman, Chester, Vertonghen
Walcott(vc), Yaya Touré, Ward-Prowse, Brady
Van Persie(c), Sturridge, Soldado
Subs: Adrián; Barkley, Reid, MoxeyOpen Controls
Kos over mert would save you .1 too. Wouldnt it?
Open Controls.1 not wroth it considering how risky a pick Kos is
Always on the verge of receiving a card. Insane amount of fouls massively affect his BPS tooOpen Controls
3/4 very good fixtures
And he's Soton's Vertonghen. Nailed on for BAPS every time they keep a cleanieOpen ControlsFor ONCE i agree with nate
good shoutOpen Controlsgood fixtures yes, but SOT are not a great defense, he wont be worth that 5 mil IMO. But its your team
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Think he'll outscore Zabs and Coleman over the next 4Open Controls
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=My2FRPA3Gf8
Great song and video. Love Miley. Haters gonna hate!!Open ControlsIs that lady in your grav an actress from the "Adnan" drama?
Open ControlsWas wondering when she'd implode, was nearly worried she would prove me wrong.
Open ControlsThere are better ways to deal with teen angst.
Even the worst ways are better.Open ControlsHaters hating in the fact she's trying to sell drugs, sex and frack all to 14 year old's.
she's represent corporation and mediator evil!Open Controlswhat did I just watch!? 😡
Open ControlsI have watched it 3 times now and still can't make me mind UP.
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That punk Arnautovic may find himself in my team...
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Open ControlsA darling young Stoke player, 5.5 MF, could be played up top. Extraordinarily talented but the attitude of Balotelli and Ibrahimovic. Worth a look certainly 😉
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Open ControlsAs do I but at 5.5 I fear my resolve will weaken 😀
Open ControlsCheapskate! Bargain-hunter! Bashi-bazook!!! 😛 😉
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difference between him and the other 2 you named is that they can actually score goals
Open ControlsVery much so depends on where he is played, if he is up top, at 5.5 it really could be a bargain. Not so keen if he winds up on the wing although he likes to take frees etc.
Open Controls13 shots per goal last season, I dont remember ever seeing worse. Sooooo I think he will find it hard to be good value even if 5.5 and OOP. But lets wait and see
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The Balotelli of Stoke
Forca lovesOpen ControlsHe truly is very talented... Shame about the attitude. Still, 5.5 is tempting.
Open Controlsgot two gameweeks of tough matches to find out if he's in the starting lineup and where; another player on my list of people eligible to clear the way for Suarez (which come to think of it, would be perfect, two _________'s for the price of 2 FTs)
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Potentially a great option but also very punty at this stage. High on my watchlist though.
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This may not turn out to be the epic we were all expecting...
Open ControlsI think the semies will have a big part to play, a bit like wimbeldon this year.
Open Controlsdjoker in 5
Open ControlsI can see at least 4 sets here, Djoker can only improve.
Nadal will do very well to maintain this levelOpen Controls
Should I save the FT or get either Nolan or J. Morrison out?
Team is
Boruc
Zabaleta Vidic Coleman
Walcott Silva Nolan Ben Arfa
Soldado Benteke Lambert
Daniels, Turner, Collins, MorrisonOpen ControlsIf it stays injury-free, that looks good to go.
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WHam react quickly. https://fbcdn-sphotos-b-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/1229857_580286665361294_1177416244_n.jpg
Petric tomorrow on medicalsOpen ControlsNo one
Eriksen the new Bentley
Lamela is Lennon 2.0
Maybe Chadili, but Soldado more than enough atmOpen ControlsBentley was a winger who never done anything in the internationals or CL unlike eriksen.
Lennon is a crosser with speed and only a winger. Lamela is a number 10 or inside cutting winger or a second striker who mainly looks for his shot. Only think in common is speed.Open ControlsI'm sorry, but this is one of the stupidest comments I've seen on here.
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You snooze, you lose.
Anticipate the players you want for the upcoming fixtures and make your move. If it doesn't pay off, move on.Open ControlsThe comment was wait 3 games, not 1.
Open Controlsthanks all. Would rather drive the wagon than chase it! Its not like there are a plethora of high performing mids at the moment and both Eriksen and Lamela are quality players who have been bought to spruce up the attack of a top 5 team. The fixtures are superb and I have no issue in doubling up with Soldado straight away. Only potential spanner is if I have to replace Sturridge.
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Neither. Soldado if you have to. Next
Open ControlsThey are two of the best midfielders currently available to you in FPL.....
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Lamela, despite what others say he is in fact quite a goal hog. Brought in essentially to do Bale's job.
Open ControlsSurely, 9m is too much for a punt?
He's just 20, looks a one trick pony, and even his youtube collection isn't great. Tons of potential but too much of a punt for me.
Eriksen on the other hand...Open Controlswell Eriksen scored less goals in a worse league. That makes me think FPL knew what they were doing pricing him lower. And yes pretty expensive for a punt I would not go there for now
Open ControlsEriksen (like Ozil) predominantly return assists. I don't think that should mean they're automatically a bad option and put in the Silva bracket.
But as ever, this game is all about opinions! 🙂Open ControlsI dont know if he will be bad, I just cant see him getting many goals and that usually means you are not a good option especially how the baps are divided this season. 5 goals I would guess or 6 🙂
Open ControlsYep, looks a scorer of beautiful goals rather than prolific. His build worries me as he looks quite slight.
Still think 8m isn't a bad price if he starts behind Soldado though.Open Controls
It is expensive of course. He is only young and is relatively one dimensional in his desire for being a goal scorer. Youtube I would ignore. Eriksen is a great football player but he is only 21 years of age and comparing the stats, in a "weaker" league, he fails to outshine Lamela.
Open ControlsHmm, youtube isn't completely irrelevant here. Just look at how many of Lamela's goals are laid on by Totti...
I don't see how stats can be compared in this case? It's like when two teams play each other and they talk about the fixture history... despite player and manager changes! Absolutely pointless stats. Eriksen and Lamela are playing with different team mates against different opposition.
What I would conclude though is that Lamela looks the more selfish player, without question. You have to weigh that up with Eriksen likely to be on corners and indirect FKs.Open ControlsYoutube isn't completely irrelevant, no. But let us suggest that Eriksen takes the Totti role, Lamela will heavily outscore him pointswise.
I do agree that I am reticent to compare the stats really however Eriksen has not been prolific in what is considered a very average league. That is all.
As for the FKs and corners, don't jump too quick. Lamela likes to take set pieces too and is quite a decent kicker. I can see some sharing.Open Controls
Eriksen (and Soldado)
You CAN double up when the time is right.Open ControlsErikson for me. If values at same price it would be tougher but I think Erikson if he is in the no10 pos will do better
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RM champions league T
http://i.imgur.com/URnS1e2.pngOpen ControlsOn toast
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What do you think of this as a WCT:
Mignolet - (Boruc)
Evra - Mert - Coleman - Chester - (Gabbidon)
Walcott - Ben Arfa - Brady - (Hernandez - Ward Prowse)
Rvp - Giroud - Benteke
With 1.0 mil in the bank
Transfer suggestions?Open ControlsNot bad. I prefer Vidic over Evra and Nasty over Mert.
Open ControlsWant to do that next week. Scared of not having RVP (c) during palace game...
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Parm, our WCs are incredibly similar
You HAVE to change things, Just sayingOpen ControlsGood tactic, forgot i'm still not 40 ahead
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Anybody seen ''Life is Beautiful'' ?
Watching it at the moment for the first time.. one of the best films I've seen so far.
I'd have nominated it the other night had I seen it on time. Highly advised.Open ControlsYes i have, and i wouldnt have been able to type on a FF forum while watching it.
It is incredible.Open Controls
Great point for Djoker.
There is always a time(s) in a match between two high calibre players where momentum can switch very quickly.
Anyone writing him off could be in for a surprise. Long way to go yet.Open ControlsAnyone knows until when Ozil is price protected...? It was 7 days in the past no..?
Open ControlsI think it might be the next gameweek. Aka it will no longer be protected at 11.45 this Saturday morning.
Open Controlsmany people suggested 8 days when i asked the question.
Open ControlsI have heard both. Just think the option I wrote makes more sense:
Open Controlsabsolutely, didnt mean that to sound like i was suggesting you were wrong.
Truth is, its all guess work. Things have changed this season and the price protection is definitely up for them to spring us a surprise.Open Controls
he has to have a baseline of ownership established for 1 game week before he can rise or fall
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What.A.Point
Just can't see Rafa losing with this confidenceOpen Controlslong way to go yet Nate. He looks awesome, i totally agree, but tennis is a funny old sport and psychologically, things can switch up very quickly.
Djoker is cutting a frustrated figure right now.Open ControlsDont see men breaking down too often especially ones with good fitness like Rafa who wont be that tired at the end of games. Hes also too stabile ofa server too well to lose momentum IMO.
Open ControlsThis happened last year in French Open. Nadal i think won the first two losing just 7 games,and suddenly Novak went crazy
Luckily for Rafa though, weather intervened and won it the following dayOpen Controls
http://uk.eurosport.yahoo.com/blogs/early-doors/best-premier-league-photographer-last-season-104230596.html
PL photo of the season for 2012/13Open ControlsThe one with Valencia,Yaya, Carrick and some other United guy is even better
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RMT PLEASE
BORUC
VIDIC COLEMAN WALKER
OZIL HERNANDEZ LAMPARD REDMOND
RVP GIROUD BENTEKE
DAVIS CHESTER BARKLEY TURNEROpen ControlsI BLOODY LOVE IT. I don't really
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Just out of interest, why is the US Open final being played on a Monday night?
I thought grand slam finals like Wimbeldon were normal played on a Sunday, not a Monday.Open Controlsthats what i thought, i am assuming there was a washout one day which messed up the schedule
Open Controls"It was announced in December 2012 that the Men's Singles final will be played on a Monday night in 2013 and 2014, a decision which has proved unpopular with the Association of Tennis Professionals.The past five Men's Singles finals had been delayed by one day due to untimely weather conditions. From 2015, the men's final will move back to its traditional Sunday night time-slot."
Wikipedia FTWOpen ControlsWeird Schedule
The first round took 3 days, for no reason at allOpen Controls
Having seen Miley's video posted here, I'd like to share a better video posted on the same day 😛
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ab9176Srb5YOpen ControlsWC progress
Migs
Coleman.. Koscielny.. Walker
Hernandez.. Walcott.. Coutinho.. Brady
Benteke.. Van Persie.. Soldado
Subs: Given, Chester, Turner, Ward-Prowse
😎Open ControlsThought I read Kosh was injured...
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What a shoot..
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Open ControlsWhen Sturridge's flag is removed does his price increase go back to 0% ya?
Open ControlsOMGGGGGGGGGGG WHAT A POINTTT
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