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The Big Numbers – Gameweeks 18-20

2 January 2014 3350 comments
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With the frantic festive period now behind us, we can finally take stock and assess the statistics over the last few matches. Having last looked at the data in Gameweek 17, we have three sets of matches to investigate – Arsenal’s midfield, Tottenham’s attack and United and City’s frontmen are all placed under the microscope this time around:

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  1. waltzingmatildas
    • 15 Years
    12 years, 6 months ago

    Thinking of this as a template for my wc in gw 24.

    Marshall mannone
    Coleman kosc Evans Chester Whittaker
    Hazard Walcott Silva Cabaye eriksen
    Suarez aguero berahino

    Any thoughts?

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    1. Phaze 1
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 6 months ago

      yeah planning a WC 3 weeks in advance is a waste of time

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    2. Koflok
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 6 months ago

      Nice. Bit flair with 3-5-2, Berhaino not the worst bench either.

      Would prefer Lallana over Cabaye tbf and Nasty over Evans but that's preference

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      1. thetinkerman
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        • 15 Years
        12 years, 6 months ago

        Nasty over Evans for me too at the moment

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    3. GunsnRoses
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 6 months ago

      I like Lallana more than Cabaye

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    4. thetinkerman
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      • 15 Years
      12 years, 6 months ago

      Not sure about Evans (or, more specifically, United) yet.

      Would you rotate Beahino, Cabaye and Eriksen at all? I'm not sure Cabaye and Berahino will get enough points to start every week.

      I like the core of Hazard Walcott Silva Suarez Aguero, which is something I will aim for. Not sure I can afford 3 big hitting mids without sacrificing somewhere though (perhaps you feel you have, e.g. with your 3rd Striker?)

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      1. thetinkerman
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        • 15 Years
        12 years, 6 months ago

        unless I forgo one of Aguero/Suarez, which I'm not prepared to do

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    5. waltzingmatildas
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 6 months ago

      Thanks for the thoughts everyone.
      I got Cabaye early so can't afford lallana. Also I only have 5 for the defender, which rules out nasty, unless my tv goes up.
      I think berahino would a bench option and play 3-5-2

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  2. Koflok
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 6 months ago

    Playing the idea of having RVP Suarez Aguero

    Boruc Davis
    Kosc Coleman Chester Ward Demel
    Walcott Hazard Lallana Ki Mutch
    RVP Suarez Aguero

    Chester - Ward : Decent rotation on a budget
    Demel : Good post WC fixtures that can be played every week
    Ki Mutch : SUN/CAR rotation.

    Can be 3-4-3 with Mutch / Ki or 4-3-3 with Chester / Ward / Demel depending on fixtures.
    Would trust odds on CS higher than Ki / Mutch scoring though.

    Thoughts?

    Of course that could be the template when Falcao transfers to Chelsea as I can see his price is similar to RVP later on.

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  3. FPL Daniel
    • 17 Years
    12 years, 6 months ago

    Is it worth hanging on Burner in WC or swap for Chester? Seems like Hull are better defensively no?

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    1. Koflok
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 6 months ago

      Burner was my fav WC defender actually with those home fixtures I can see a few CS coming.
      Monitor how Solksjaer manage in these few games.

      If you need the money then Chester is good. Can't go wrong with that

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    2. Koflok
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 6 months ago

      and Lukaka JRod for me.

      Although if Lukaka keeps blanking and Ade scoring then you know what to do

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      1. FPL Daniel
        • 17 Years
        12 years, 6 months ago

        Yeah I am on Lukaka and JRod for now. I am worried about Car defensive stats. Seems like they are giving away way too many chances. I could bring Marshal later on

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    3. GunsnRoses
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 6 months ago

      Yes

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  4. Amateur Pundit Zan
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 6 months ago

    Do other people wait for new page to post when near the end or am I just consistently unlucky to be last post?

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    1. TorresMagic™
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      • 17 Years
      12 years, 6 months ago

      Unlucky.

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    2. Something Clever
      • 16 Years
      12 years, 6 months ago

      I add to the speed of a thread with my own genius musings. With that in mind...

      \O/
      l/
      /\ That's my support for the previous posters poll for not wanting the Jan wildcard. I'm sure you can use your imaginations 🙂

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      1. Something Clever
        • 16 Years
        12 years, 6 months ago

        He's clearly a bit wrong like...

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        1. Something Clever
          • 16 Years
          12 years, 6 months ago

          But you get the picture. Or not maybe.

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          1. Something Clever
            • 16 Years
            12 years, 6 months ago

            Maybe this better illustrates my distaste for the Jan wildcard (the wildcard is the spectator)

            http://s3-ec.buzzfed.com/static/2013-12/enhanced/webdr06/9/17/anigif_enhanced-buzz-10375-1386627150-5.gif

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    3. SPorting
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 6 months ago

      Some people count the posts.

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  5. Make United Great Again
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 6 months ago

    If Aguero is fit by the end of this month, who will be going SAR?

    Or is it time to drop Rooney...

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    1. Bollard
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 6 months ago

      SAA for me unless someone comes up in transfers. Suarez, Ade,Aguero

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      1. Make United Great Again
        • 13 Years
        12 years, 6 months ago

        I'm looking at that frontline as well!

        Unless better options come along of course

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    2. @persecuted_by_mods
      12 years, 6 months ago

      Imo Rooney goes, plays second fiddle to Welbeck, RVP and even Hernandez! He's kinda like Yaya this year, amazing score but in each match he's incredibly deep and never looks like getting anything

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  6. FPL Daniel
    • 17 Years
    12 years, 6 months ago

    Ade, Lukaku, Rodriquez? Pick 2 for the WC.

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    1. laGan1n1
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 6 months ago

      Lukaku brate

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      1. FPL Daniel
        • 17 Years
        12 years, 6 months ago

        A drugi?

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        1. laGan1n1
          • 14 Years
          12 years, 6 months ago

          Ade lagano

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          1. FPL Daniel
            • 17 Years
            12 years, 6 months ago

            Hvala brate 😉

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            1. laGan1n1
              • 14 Years
              12 years, 6 months ago

              nista bre 😀

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    2. SPorting
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 6 months ago

      Pick all three and go mad with your spare cash.

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  7. FPL Daniel
    • 17 Years
    12 years, 6 months ago

    Lallana and Ade
    Lallana and Rodriquez
    Eriksen and Rodriquez
    Eriksen and Ade

    Which combo do you prefer and why? Thanks. And it is WC pick

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    1. Something Clever
      • 16 Years
      12 years, 6 months ago

      Number one, spreads your bets a bit, rate Lallana over Eriksen right now, and think Ade is better than Rod.

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    2. Coaly
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 6 months ago

      Lall & Ade:

      Lall is Soton' key player and creates a lot + is in good form, Ade is in amazing form and for 3 weeks is a very good punt IMO

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      1. FPL Daniel
        • 17 Years
        12 years, 6 months ago

        Thanks both. My rival who chases me has Eriksen and I kind a like Eriksen punt myself

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  8. Canelo
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 6 months ago

    I wonder if I should have played my other wildcard earlier in the season.

    Not sure if the DGWs are going to happen this year. I mean, shouldn't we already had the bad weather/postponements by now?

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    1. FPL Daniel
      • 17 Years
      12 years, 6 months ago

      D GW Will happen. Relax

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    2. Phaze 1
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 6 months ago

      pretty sure due to the cups there will always be at least 1 DGW each season.

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      1. FPL Daniel
        • 17 Years
        12 years, 6 months ago

        FA Cup final too. At least 2 DGW per season as I remember

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    3. Amateur Pundit Zan
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 6 months ago

      The fa cup causes the dgws. There is definitely going to be a cup this year

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    4. Something Clever
      • 16 Years
      12 years, 6 months ago

      Tis a long long winter in England.

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    5. Bollard
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 6 months ago

      I have held WC too. Double gameweeks will happen once the fa cup , euro and weather all kick in. These are all other good reasons yo hold Jan wc until late as possible too as it can set you up nicely into next part of season knowing the fixture congestion

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    6. Jude Rooney
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 6 months ago

      Want some cheese with that........

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  9. Geriatric Unathletic
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    12 years, 6 months ago

    There's been much discussion about G.K. pairings but I've seen mention of what I am considering. What about these for a G.K. pairing Cardiff + Villa?

    Marshall 4.7 + Guzan 5.1 = 9.8
    Gives from GW 23 (for those WC later) - WBA, NOR, WHM, AVL, HULL, NOR, FUL, eve, STK, wba, CPL, cpl, STK, sun, HUL, CHE .

    Worth considering I think?

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    1. Koflok
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 6 months ago

      I'd rather go Burner Luna

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    2. Geriatric Unathletic
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 6 months ago

      There's been much discussion about G.K. pairings but I've NOT seen mention of what I am considering. What about these for a G.K. pairing Cardiff + Villa?

      Marshall 4.7 + Guzan 5.1 = 9.8
      Gives from GW 23 (for those WC later) - WBA, NOR, WHM, AVL, HULL, NOR, FUL, eve, STK, wba, CPL, cpl, STK, sun, HUL, CHE .

      Worth considering I think?

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      1. SPorting
        • 14 Years
        12 years, 6 months ago

        I'd rather go Burner Luna

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  10. HVT
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    12 years, 6 months ago

    Thanks all for replies on last page on
    Selling Mert (5.5) and buying Kos (5.5 after cup game) and taking .5 with further increases on Kos inevitable IMO ,
    I still can't make up my mind 🙁
    Any further comments/thoughts would be much appreciated thanks.

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    1. Phaze 1
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 6 months ago

      I think this move will cost you points long term. TV is like a drug on here which makes people ignore common sense.

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      1. HVT
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 15 Years
        12 years, 6 months ago

        Thanks Phaze - you make a lot of sense, Mert has a lot more points and has a goal threat , no doubt that's the reason he's dearer.

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    2. Coaly
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 6 months ago

      don't. merte has got those extra points for a reason and will continue to do so

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  11. Phaze 1
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 6 months ago

    Assuming Aguero is back by gw24 are the Yaya owners still planning on keeping him when they WC? Yaya has to be the biggest luck-box I've ever seen and is due for some massive regression.

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    1. HVT
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 6 months ago

      Never had Yaya and even with Wc I'm ignoring.

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  12. roscola
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • Has Moderation Rights
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 6 months ago

    I liked this:

    http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/11096/9098542/style-issues

    All about Moyes and his preference for crossing from the wings as his go-to tactic

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  13. thearsenal
    • 12 Years
    12 years, 6 months ago

    McGregor Mannone
    Coleman Ward Mertesacker Badsley Clyne
    Walcott Hazard Yaya Wilshere Sterling
    JayRod Suarez Remy

    WC or not?

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    1. Phaze 1
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 6 months ago

      I wouldn't WC unless you wanted to make 5+ changes and not just the fringe players

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  14. DonTheSpecialOne
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    12 years, 6 months ago

    I love scotch. Scotchy, scotch, scotch. Here it goes down, down into my belly...

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    1. Something Clever
      • 16 Years
      12 years, 6 months ago

      🙂

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    2. Amateur Pundit Zan
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 6 months ago

      Just can't get into scotch. I feel less of a man for it

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      1. DonTheSpecialOne
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 15 Years
        12 years, 6 months ago

        You'll get there!

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        1. Amateur Pundit Zan
          • 13 Years
          12 years, 6 months ago

          *takes another sip from a Bacardi breezer and sobs quietly*

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          1. DonTheSpecialOne
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 15 Years
            12 years, 6 months ago

            Oh boy

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    3. SPorting
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 6 months ago

      As it's an alcoholic liquid, it is actually absorbed into your bloodstream.

      As is obvious from your post.

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      1. DonTheSpecialOne
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 15 Years
        12 years, 6 months ago

        🙂

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  15. Amateur Pundit Zan
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 6 months ago

    Had enough of Rooney. How mad is doing Rooney > soldado this week?

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    1. FPL Daniel
      • 17 Years
      12 years, 6 months ago

      Penaaaaaaaaldoooooooooooooooooo

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    2. Phaze 1
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 6 months ago

      Been there with Sol before. Not looking to ever go back.

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      1. Jax
        • 16 Years
        12 years, 6 months ago

        unless he starts scoring normal goals

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    3. Something Clever
      • 16 Years
      12 years, 6 months ago

      Soldadon't.

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  16. FPL Daniel
    • 17 Years
    12 years, 6 months ago

    Ok feed me with some transfer rumors. And links possibly. I love that kind of stuff

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    1. DonTheSpecialOne
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 6 months ago

      http://talksport.com/football/transfer-rumours-and-paper-review-friday-jan-3-14010374073

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    2. wood is good
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 6 months ago

      falcao/higuain/costa>chelsea
      matic/costa>arsenal
      mata to anyone that might actually play him.
      bleugh mourinhos the dullest man around

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      1. FPL Daniel
        • 17 Years
        12 years, 6 months ago

        Thanks man ...

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  17. FPL Daniel
    • 17 Years
    12 years, 6 months ago

    GK Pairing.

    Davis Mannone. End of. Now shut up on that debate really.

    Marshall is 0.8m more expensive than Davis. I need that money !!!

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    1. DonTheSpecialOne
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 6 months ago

      Marshall/Boruc has been my combo from GW 1. With Boruc on his way back I think I'll keep them both for the rest of the season.

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    2. TorresMagic™
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      • 17 Years
      12 years, 6 months ago

      So just Mannone then?

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    3. HVT
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 6 months ago

      I'm actually hoping Boruc might take the rest of the season off and my current pair of Davis/Gazza looks nice 🙂

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  18. FPL Daniel
    • 17 Years
    12 years, 6 months ago

    Would you bench Yaya this week? New away isn't that easy and lucky casual owners have to survive a blank from time to time no?

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    1. Amateur Pundit Zan
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 6 months ago

      Unlikely but depends who your other 7 are

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    2. Phaze 1
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 6 months ago

      Benching Yaya is a sure fire way to ensure Casuals Revenge.

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    3. Hank Scorpio
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 6 months ago

      Errr, NO!

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    4. Jax
      • 16 Years
      12 years, 6 months ago

      he has scored 4 goals in 4 league games v newcastle...

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      1. FPL Daniel
        • 17 Years
        12 years, 6 months ago

        Hmmm... Nice fact I might drop Ade than

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    5. roscola
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 6 months ago

      Coloccini and Debuchy are out. I even considered captaining Negredo because of this (I won't)

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      1. HVT
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 15 Years
        12 years, 6 months ago

        I'm dissapointed with Ned tbh since Aguero went out Ross , his returns for close on 10m are paltry and it's so easy to see now why
        Aguero
        Yaya/Silva
        Zaba/Bad K
        Are the only few worth considering IMHO.

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        1. roscola
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • Has Moderation Rights
          • 14 Years
          12 years, 6 months ago

          I agree and I can't wait to get Aguero. Shame because I think there's a good chance that when Aguero does come back, Negredo will pick up. He needs a good playmaking second striker to work with.

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  19. Hank Scorpio
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 6 months ago

    Morning Guys,

    Anybody considering Willian as an option in their WIldcard?

    7.5m, less than 5k owners, and seems to have worked his way into the team more often than not.

    He also becomes more appealing if Mata and De Bruyne move on in January, reducing his competition.

    Thoughts?

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    1. Jax
      • 16 Years
      12 years, 6 months ago

      nah rotation risk

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    2. DonTheSpecialOne
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 6 months ago

      Wish he was nailed on, in that case he'd be one to consider.

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      1. Hank Scorpio
        • 14 Years
        12 years, 6 months ago

        I think he will become more prominent in the team as the season progresses.

        As I say, he's now "settled in", and direct competition for his position could be moving on.

        I accept he isn't nailed on though, but if he could become secure for say 90% of starts it would be a different story at 7.5m.

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        1. DonTheSpecialOne
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 15 Years
          12 years, 6 months ago

          Like the idea. Could be good, Hazard for me as Chelsea cover so far, might get a defender as well on WC.

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    3. preseasonblues
      • 16 Years
      12 years, 6 months ago

      was thinking about him as a pre WC punt. Would say he's most nailed on for the third attacking midfield spot in chelseas line up. See last gameweek when he came on and changed the game. Would get Oscar or Hazard if you can manage it though...

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  20. Total Foot 5
    • 12 Years
    12 years, 6 months ago

    Cabaye : PSG thinking of a £22m bid for him. Would look interesting to see

    van der Wiel as FB + Marquinho - TSilva (best cb in the world) - Maxwell
    Cabaye - Matuidi - lucas
    Cavani - Ibra - lavezzi
    bench: t motta, verrati

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  21. wood is good
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 6 months ago

    how much do we think thes strikers would be in fpl if they joined bpl?
    falcao
    higuain
    costa

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    1. Jax
      • 16 Years
      12 years, 6 months ago

      don't think any of them will join

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    2. DonTheSpecialOne
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 6 months ago

      Falcao 10.5
      Higuain 9.5
      Costa 9.0

      Something like that is my guess

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    3. Phaze 1
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 6 months ago

      would all cost 10+ mil. When Aguero first arrived at city he was 11.5.....

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    4. Willis.
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 6 months ago

      Depends on their team. But probably 12.0, 11.0 and 10.0.

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  22. TheBabyfacedAssassin
    • 16 Years
    12 years, 6 months ago

    1FT. Saving WC. Suggestions for this team? Any news on Flaanagan?

    Foster, Krul)
    Coleman, Kolarov, Evans, Flaanagan. Burner
    Hazard, Walcott, Januzaj, Barkley, Sterling
    Rooney, Suarez, Negredo

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    1. Hank Scorpio
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 6 months ago

      Kolarov ---> Koscielny

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    2. HVT
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 6 months ago

      Flannagan -> Bardsley OR Parr

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  23. AppleDunk
    • 12 Years
    12 years, 6 months ago

    Anyone considering Azpilicueta for WC?

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    1. TorresMagic™
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 17 Years
      12 years, 6 months ago

      There's a few with Ivanovic out.

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      1. AppleDunk
        • 12 Years
        12 years, 6 months ago

        Thanks TM.

        In the past few weeks before Ivan is out, both of them play together? Sorry I did not watch last few Chelsea matches, so not so sure.

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        1. Coaly
          • 13 Years
          12 years, 6 months ago

          yes azpi left back. now he will play right back and cole will come in on the left

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          1. AppleDunk
            • 12 Years
            12 years, 6 months ago

            Oh really! Thanks!

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    2. Coaly
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 6 months ago

      you have 3-4 weeks from now that he will play

      nasty is a better pick

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      1. AppleDunk
        • 12 Years
        12 years, 6 months ago

        Isn't Nasty a rotation risk with Demichelis around?

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        1. Coaly
          • 13 Years
          12 years, 6 months ago

          i think he's a pretty solid shout, azpi is nailed for now so you could always go with him for now and monitor nasty

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  24. HVT
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    12 years, 6 months ago

    Money aside :
    A - Mert
    B - Koscielny

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    1. Coaly
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 6 months ago

      obviously a, look at the points?

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      1. HVT
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 15 Years
        12 years, 6 months ago

        I have , whose to say Kos won't turn that around he did miss out with Susp/injury and if he had played in all he wouldn't be too far off Mert.

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        1. Coaly
          • 13 Years
          12 years, 6 months ago

          no

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      2. Sif
        • 13 Years
        12 years, 6 months ago

        Kosc been injured for week, If both had played I think points would be very similar with meet slightly ahead on attacking returns.

        At this stage Kosc is very good value. But will beco e premium very quickly.

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        1. Sif
          • 13 Years
          12 years, 6 months ago

          New tablet soz :p

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      3. OShaughnessy
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        12 years, 6 months ago

        Historically the two are very similar players when we look deeper into their underlying statistics, especially on the attacking front.

        Koscielny's early red card & subsequent injuries have undoubtedly affected his point total.

        Never simply 'look at the points' as it doesn't always tell the whole story mate.

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        1. Coaly
          • 13 Years
          12 years, 6 months ago

          Well considering minutes-wise merte has played less than 2 games more, yet has an extra 5 bonus points, 2 goals and an assist, I think you could quite safely conclude he is the better option 'money no object' ...

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          1. OShaughnessy
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 14 Years
            12 years, 6 months ago

            Mate, I'm digging back over the past 2 years here, not just looking at the last 18 games.

            When we compare the two players 'historically' we find they are quite similar.

            This is an opinion, I'm looking at their statistics.

            Now, of course the player who has been injury & red card free will have produced more points. That's a given...

            However, I'm looking into overall threat on goal & general involvement in play not just who managed to convert a few more of their chances earlier this year.

            So in the end, I say again... they are similar players.
            Therefore, why not save a buck or two & go with the Frenchmen?

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            1. Coaly
              • 13 Years
              12 years, 6 months ago

              If I had neither I personally would go for Kosc due to money, but when he states 'money aside' I'm sure everyone here would rather have Mert if it didn't restrict the rest of their team at all

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    2. DonTheSpecialOne
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 6 months ago

      A for me. Should've scored a goal or two last game. Love his attacking threat.

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    3. TorresMagic™
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      • 17 Years
      12 years, 6 months ago

      A

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    4. Phaze 1
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 6 months ago

      I feel like you're gonna keep asking till you get the answer you want. Just do it and get the TV you want.

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  25. Kaikz
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 6 months ago

    Thinking of using my WC early and have a team a bit different from my rivals, RMT please

    Kelvin Davis, Mannone
    Koscielny, Turner, Chester, Ward Baker
    Silva, Ward-Prowse, Januzaj, Walcott, Hazard
    van Persie, Soldado, Suárez

    Not happy with WP, any suggestion?

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    1. A.T
      • 16 Years
      12 years, 6 months ago

      I'd wait for Rvp to start playing first, that way you can upgrade JWP with the extra cash.

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    2. Jax
      • 16 Years
      12 years, 6 months ago

      LOLdado?

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  26. Coaly
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 6 months ago

    Would it be worth a hit to be able to play Silva (new) over JWP (WBA) or Gabbidon (tot)

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    1. HVT
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 6 months ago

      I wouldn't take hit in jan as too many are playing Wc now ,
      It's all about points now , tho I don't like your options with the other 2 ,
      1pt/0pt .

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      1. Coaly
        • 13 Years
        12 years, 6 months ago

        neither do I

        I've been playing 4 at the back but three of my defenders have rough fixtures this week so it's not ideal

        expect 1-2 points from each whereas silva could easily get an assist .... but i would be counting on the assist for it to be worth it

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        1. HVT
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 15 Years
          12 years, 6 months ago

          It may easily happen - no Collo/no Deb and I fancy City to score at least 3 ,
          I have Silva btw and I also have made 27 transfers so far so work out the hits !
          😉

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          1. Coaly
            • 13 Years
            12 years, 6 months ago

            Fair point. Think i will go ahead with that one next Saturday eve after league cup

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  27. Make United Great Again
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 6 months ago

    Unless there is any spectacular transfer activity, I'm looking to do this...

    WC OUT: Krul, Shaw, Burner, Cabaye, Sterling, Negredo, Rooney.

    IN: Sperioni, Zaba, Chester, Eriksen, Januzaj, Aguero Adebayor.

    Leaving me with a core of Suarez Hazard Yaya Walcott Coleman.

    Hypothetically this looks good right? 😉

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    1. Pasqualinho
      • 17 Years
      12 years, 6 months ago

      Does it have to be Chester over Burner because of cash? I'm very wary of Chester - great price and Hull have kept a useful number of cleanies - but these have mostly been at home and their home fixtures for the rest of the season are tougher than any other team. If he's just a planned benchwarmer then it's ok, but if you're rotating your defenders you will probably need you to focus on the other four.

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      1. FPL Daniel
        • 17 Years
        12 years, 6 months ago

        Pasq please your thoughts on this. I was all set on Chester now you are making me change my mind. Are Chester fixtures that bad? Hmmm...

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        1. Pasqualinho
          • 17 Years
          12 years, 6 months ago

          They're not great, Daniel. Burner will remain a better option but it all depends if you really need the spare 0.2 or so.

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      2. OShaughnessy
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        12 years, 6 months ago

        Chester by a mile over B. Turner.

        Cardiff is tied with Fulham for shots conceded this year at a whopping 18.5 per game.

        By contrast, Hull only concedes 13.5 per so they are clearly the superior defensive side.

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        1. FPL Daniel
          • 17 Years
          12 years, 6 months ago

          But they played against awful teams. Now all the top teams are coming to Hull

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          1. Pasqualinho
            • 17 Years
            12 years, 6 months ago

            Daniel's right, Kyle. I don't disagree that Hull have, up until now, been defensively superior. But that's had a lot to do with the fixtures and you could reasonably expect the reverse to happen over the rest of the season.

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          2. OShaughnessy
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 14 Years
            12 years, 6 months ago

            Gentlemen, look at the Season Ticker from GW21 through to GW38.

            Hull has the 3rd easiest defensive run of fixtures on the whole.

            Conversely, Cardiff is a terrible defensive side as they've conceded a league worst 20.5 shots per game on the road & 16 at home.

            For comparison sake, Hull only give up 15.5 away & 11.5 at home.

            Now, let's put this all in perspective... Hull's 13.5 shots per game put them on par with Liverpool, Crystal Palace, WBA & Newcastle defensively speaking.

            So, perhaps we don't blindly play the Tigers only at home but, recognize that they are in fact, a 'decent' defensive side & use them like any other when the fixtures warrant.

            Cool?

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            1. Pasqualinho
              • 17 Years
              12 years, 6 months ago

              Interesting. But how are you getting 3rd best defence? If I sort the ticker on defensive clean sheets Cardiff come out 7th best and Hull 13th best.

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              1. FPL Daniel
                • 17 Years
                12 years, 6 months ago

                Yes answer to Pasq question too. I was all set on Burner to Chester on my WC but Pasq reasons are good, so I changed my mind.

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              2. OShaughnessy
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                • 14 Years
                12 years, 6 months ago

                Sorry man... Maybe I made a mistake with the GWs? (It's 5:30am here in Toronto)

                Anyway, let's not lose sight of what's important...

                I've presented a great case for Hull as a decent defensive side. Right?

                Further, I've shown Cardiff to be one of the worst defensive sides thus far.

                So in the end, if you'd like to take B. Turner for .3mil more than Chester I feel you're making a mistake.
                If all this doesn't sway you then what else can I say?

                Finally, we're effing geeks. Honestly, spending this much time discussing 5th defender for our Jan WC? We need our collective heads checked! 🙂

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            2. FPL Daniel
              • 17 Years
              12 years, 6 months ago

              Till now yes, but we talk about future? Did u see Hull home games till the end?

              11 Jan 12:45 Gameweek 21 Chelsea (H)
              Feb 15:00 Gameweek 24 Tottenham (H)
              Feb 19:45 Gameweek 26 Southampton (H)
              01 Mar 15:00 Gameweek 28 Newcastle (H)
              15 Mar 15:00 Gameweek 30 Man City (H)
              22 Mar 15:00 Gameweek 31 West Brom (H)
              05 Apr 15:00 Gameweek 33 Swansea (H)
              19 Apr 15:00 Gameweek 35 Arsenal (H)
              11 May 15:00 Gameweek 38 Everton (H)

              That is worrying stats if u ask me. Only maybe just maybe Sot and Swans. All the others they will conceded. We try to predict future not past. We don't earn past pts 😉

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              1. FPL Daniel
                • 17 Years
                12 years, 6 months ago

                On the other hand Burner's fixtures

                11 Jan 15:00 Gameweek 21 West Ham (H)
                01 Feb 15:00 Gameweek 24 Norwich (H)
                11 Feb 19:45 Gameweek 26 Aston Villa (H)
                22 Feb 15:00 Gameweek 27 Hull City (H)
                08 Mar 15:00 Gameweek 29 Fulham (H)
                22 Mar 15:00 Gameweek 31 Liverpool (H)
                05 Apr 15:00 Gameweek 33 Crystal Palace (H)
                19 Apr 15:00 Gameweek 35 Stoke City (H)
                11 May 15:00 Gameweek 38 Chelsea (H)

                Not even a competition IMO. Zing 😛 🙂

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              2. OShaughnessy
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                • 14 Years
                12 years, 6 months ago

                Mate, we aren't robots we don't HAVE to only field players when they're at home. In fact, a lot of teams tighten up on the road, especially when fighting to avoid relegation in the second half of the season.

                Granted, Hull do have some tough home fixtures but, you failed to mention away games to SUN, CAR, WHM, STK, FUL & AVL that I'd be thrilled to have my 5th defender step up & play in if need be.

                In the end, Hull are a better defensive side & Chester is cheaper than B. Turner. What else can I say?

                Actually nothing. If this didn't sway you then I'm out! 🙂

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                1. FPL Daniel
                  • 17 Years
                  12 years, 6 months ago

                  Cheers mate great debate. Time will tell. I prefer to play my uber cheap defenders at home. Will repost this it is worth a upvote and a green IMO.

                  Cheers.

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  28. CapFive
    • 12 Years
    12 years, 6 months ago

    current line up:

    Scz-Marshall
    Terry-Mert-Coleman(Ward-Brayford)
    Yaya-Hazard-Whittingham-Barkley(Shelvey)
    Suarez-Lukaku-Rooney

    Looking to trade out yaya for someone else, who is better for 9.9? Im thinking Walcott?

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    1. Jax
      • 16 Years
      12 years, 6 months ago

      yaya out?

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  29. TorresMagic™
    • Has Moderation Rights
    • 17 Years
    12 years, 6 months ago

    What are Rooney owners doing? Think I may take a hit & upgrade Ravel with the change.

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    1. Coaly
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 6 months ago

      that's what i'm very strongly considering. do i take the hit though this week or spread the xfers over 2 weeks ...

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    2. DonTheSpecialOne
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 6 months ago

      Thinking the same! Rooney -> Jrod and Shelvey/Ravel -> Silva/Yaya

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      1. DonTheSpecialOne
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 15 Years
        12 years, 6 months ago

        Wouldn't be for a hit but I'm considering selling as well.

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    3. Make United Great Again
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 6 months ago

      Not sure it's worth a hit

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    4. Blue Lion
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 6 months ago

      I am keeping him until Aguero returns. Then its a direct swap. That is ,if Rooney is fit enough to play.

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      1. Make United Great Again
        • 13 Years
        12 years, 6 months ago

        Yeah same.

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    5. Pasqualinho
      • 17 Years
      12 years, 6 months ago

      He's on borrowed time but with a good chance of a rest and a home game to come I won't be getting rid unless he's definitely declared out for next gameweek.

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      1. OShaughnessy
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        12 years, 6 months ago

        This.

        The 10 day rest will do him well... United can ill afford to lose this upcoming game.

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    6. Jam0sh
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 6 months ago

      I have been thinking different possible transfers with those two. Considering Eriksen/ Lallana in for Ravel and ditching Rooney for JRod/Soldado!

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  30. Jinswick
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    12 years, 6 months ago

    If you don't own Hazard (like me), is he worth the extra 1.6m over Oscar?

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    1. Coaly
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 6 months ago

      no, get oscar

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    2. Willis.
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 6 months ago

      Yes

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    3. @persecuted_by_mods
      12 years, 6 months ago

      It's up to you to decide whether being more nailed on and on pens is worth 1.6m more. Imo Oscar will usually match Hazard without being as explosive but that could change (as seen vs S'oton)

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    4. Blue Lion
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 6 months ago

      Oscar comes with a huge risk of rotation. Hazard is absolutely nailed on.

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    5. Phaze 1
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 6 months ago

      prob not but sometimes you have to pay for the extra points. from now to gw 38 Hazard might only outscore Oscar by 10 but that 10 could make a difference.

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