Moving Target

Moving Target – Juan Mata

Manchester United took a major step towards lifting the dark cloud that currently hangs over Old Trafford after sealing the transfer of Juan Mata from Chelsea on Saturday evening. In a club record deal, believed to be in the region of £37 million, the little Spaniard arrives to help transform United’s season after Wednesday’s Capital One Cup exit at the hands of Sunderland heaped further pressure on the under-fire David Moyes.

Understandably, the United boss was delighted to have captured a creative player of Mata’s pedigree and is clearly relishing the prospect of shaping his side around his new signing, suggesting that the Spaniard will be thrown straight in against Cardiff on Tuesday…

“Juan is one of the finest playmakers in the game today and it’s a real pleasure to have secured his signature. He’s been instrumental in Chelsea’s recent success, with a notable 28 assists and 32 goals in his last two Premier League seasons. I have been impressed with the excitement he has shown to be part of the new Manchester United. I know our fans have admired Juan for some time now – he has always played well against us – and I know they will be delighted to see him in the red of United, starting on Tuesday.”

As for Mata, the lure of a move to United is obvious and, having been frustrated by a lack of pitch time under Jose Mourinho at Chelsea, it’s clear that this was a major factor in prompting a move away from the Bridge. When quizzed on his preferred role at United, Mata was quick to point out that his priority, first and foremost, will be to be involved…

“I love to play. I think I can play in the three positions behind the striker. I played on the left when I arrived at Chelsea, this season I have played on the right and last season, which was probably the best season of my career, I played behind the striker. But it doesn’t matter as long as I play.”

The History

A product of the Real Madrid youth system, Mata first played for the club’s B team in 2006/07, scoring 10 times in 39 appearances. Unable to convince his Bernabeu paymasters of his first-team potential, he was snapped up by Valencia the following year and, over the following four seasons, established himself as one of the finest midfield talents in La Liga.

Mata’s time at the Mestalla got off to a tentative start, with five goals and a single assist over 24 appearances in 2007/08. Installed as a regular in the first XI thereafter, he racked up 28 goals and 35 assists over 105 league matches before Chelsea came calling in the summer of 2011, shelling out around £23.5m for the playmaker’s services.

Despite plying his trade under a succession of managers at Stamford Bridge, Mata was an overwhelming success over his first two seasons. His first year at the London club harvested six goals and 13 assists, or 16 in Fantasy Premier League (FPL) terms, before he stepped up another level in 2012/13, with 11 goals and 17 assists (18 in FPL), summing up his Fantasy potential.

Under Jose Mourinho, though, Mata has toiled. The Special One has been critical of the Spaniard’s lack of work-rate and has started him in just 11 of Chelsea’s 22 league games so far, with Oscar his favoured option in the “number 10” role. Nonetheless, with 828 minutes to his name thus far, Mata’s impact has been minimal for the Blues – he’s produced just two assists so far this season.

On the international stage, Mata produced eight goals and seven assists from 20 games at youth level for Spain, helping his country win the 2006 European Under-19 Championships and the 2011 European Under-21 Championships . He’s also turned out 31 times for the senior side, returning nine goals and seven assists, and was part of the squad which won the World Cup in 2010 and the European Championships two years later.

The Prospects

Clearly, as the first marquee signing of the Moyes era, Mata looks set to become a key member of the United first-team. The issue, of course, is where he will fit into his new manager’s plans. When Wayne Rooney and Robin van Persie are finally free from injury, the trio seem automatic starters, suggesting Mata is set for a role on the wing, with Rooney tucking in behind the Dutchman in a formation more akin to a 4-2-3-1.

As Mata himself has stated, although predominantly left-footed, he’s a player that offers United options on both flanks, though a role on the right as an inverted winger would be a move away from the traditional alternatives such as Nani and Antonio Valencia. Essentially, his arrival leaves a number of players vying for the remaining attacking role. Similarly to the other aforementioned wide men, Shinji Kagawa and Ashley Young have failed to impress since Moyes rolled up to Old Trafford and their game time looks set to be further diminished upon the Spaniard’s arrival.

Despite his recent contribution of six goals in as many Gameweeks, there’s no doubt Danny Welbeck will struggle to retain a regular starting berth once the injuries clear, whilst Mata’s arrival may also be detrimental for Adnan Januzaj’s minutes. Moyes has been wary of relying too much on the youngster in his debut season but has been almost forced to start Januzaj in seven of the last eight Gameweeks – with Mata on board, Moyes may look to ease the burden on the teenage prodigy. It’s also worth noting that Mata is cup tied for United’s Champions League campaign, surely ensuring his league starts and therefore giving Moyes the opportunity to use his other wide options on the European stage.

Now down to 9.4 in FPL (9.0 in the Sky Sports game and 7.0 in the Sun Dream Team), Mata’s move to United is set to reignite his Fantasy potential after slipping from our radars. An ownership of 3% highlights his differential appeal ahead of games against Cardiff, Stoke, Fulham and Palace in the next five and, if Rooney and van Persie remain on the sidelines, he’s likely to be handed set-pieces and corners as Moyes looks to the Spaniard’s creativity to help rescue his disappointing debut season at the helm.

While Mata clearly has huge Fantasy appeal, there’s little doubt that there is fierce competition in his price bracket with Eden Hazard, Mesut Ozil and Santi Cazorla and the City pair of Yaya Toure and David Silva all vying for slots in our midfield.

As mentioned, Mata offers significant differential appeal – a big factor for those looking to make up ground with their January Wildcard moves. Having said that, both Cazorla and Silva also meet this criteria: the Arsenal man boasts FPL ownership of just 2.8%, while City’s playmaker has lived in the shadow of Toure this season and can be found in just 5.8% of FPL squads. While Mata arrives to slot into an ailing United, struggling to kill off teams, both Cazorla and Silva are part of free-scoring sides, oozing confidence.

Mata certainly has the talent to change the current landscape. United will likely be revived by his presence but it could take the return of both Rooney and Van Persie before we can really assess the full potential that Mata can offer. In the short-term, then, that may well see the majority steer clear, assess his initial form and settle on more assured assets. That will leave early adopters hoping that Mata’s impact is immediate and that his early returns are on a par with his outstanding spells in the blue of Chelsea.

Further Reference

Juan Mata Wikipedia

Juan Mata Statistics

Juan Mata YouTube 2012/13 Highlights

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  1. Rödallegabomb ᴿᴮ
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 2 months ago

    | Mata, Juan 158,887 MID 9.4 15,965 80.5% Rising 30.4% In today |

    NOT RISING TONIGHT.

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    1. Declan
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      Agreed

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    2. Sweetpea
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      are people ready to shell out 9.4m with so much uncertainty about form of club, position, his own form......also likely to start on the bench for his first game.

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      1. Red Viper
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        some agitated Ozil owners around

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      2. Rödallegabomb ᴿᴮ
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        10 years, 2 months ago

        My dad is. Told him not to. Told him to wait and see if he starts if he is desperate. Silly old man.

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      3. Nomar
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        • 14 Years
        10 years, 2 months ago

        Quality player and will be nailed on.

        Such is the fickle nature of this game that, if Mata makes an immediate impression, people like you will be on here in 2 weeks time telling every RMT that they need Mata in it.

        Mata could be a huge difference maker in the 2nd half of FPL

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        1. Hibbo
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          10 years, 2 months ago

          This.

          The wait and see crew waited till Ramsey and Yaya had over 100pts before saying their form can't continue.

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          1. Red Viper
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            • 11 Years
            10 years, 2 months ago

            There was reason behind waiting. Last year Yaya began similarly and lost steam after 3-4 weeks. His conversion rates are in the Messi/Suarez zone.

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            1. Nomar
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              10 years, 2 months ago

              What the wait and see crew omitted to see in their blinding wisdom was that Pellegrini had changed City's attacking philosophy (got rid of Barry and got in Navas and Fernandinho) so that he freed up Yaya to go forward more; and Ramsey has benefitted from no Walcott and injuries to Cazorla.

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        2. Rödallegabomb ᴿᴮ
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          Judging that many casuals have brought him in I doubt he will make that much of a different to rank. Of course he will break up the template. The only positive for me is that casuals wont be able to afford him, along with the likes of Hazard, Yaya and premium forwards etcetera.

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          1. Nomar
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            • 14 Years
            10 years, 2 months ago

            Mata can score goals in that Utd team and when RVP and Rooney come back the guy can be an assist machine.

            I really like him as a pick and I am seriously considering getting him in on my WC team for this GW.

            I know it flies in the face of everyone on here who believe we should all have the same mids - Cabaye/Ozil/Haz and Silva but its good to be different sometimes and go with the courage of your own convictions.

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    3. Woy of the Wovers
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      Lots of numbers. Is this a code?

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  2. floydy_floyd
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    Mirallas a good wc pick or is it too risky with the young Spanish chap coming back?

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    1. Sweetpea
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      he's in form so not a bad pick but difficult away fixtures are putting me off

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      1. floydy_floyd
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        Covered nicely by puncheon home fixtures.

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        1. Sweetpea
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          wouldn't want to bench him for puncheon though!

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          1. floydy_floyd
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            10 years, 2 months ago

            Y not. Shoots on sight.

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        2. don parcheesi
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          10 years, 2 months ago

          I've just been messing with my WC and the member stats, and the one "definite" I honed in on was Mr. Jason Puncheon. Not sure if he becomes my bench fodder to replace Ravel, or if he actually takes a 4th MF spot

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    2. JK - Cønt ⭐
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      10 years, 2 months ago

      with Barkley out Mirallas has been playing the hole and has some nice home fixtures

      The main issue is there are so many decent midfield options around that price

      Cabaye, Ramsey, Lallana, Eriksen, Willian

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      1. floydy_floyd
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        10 years, 2 months ago

        Don't want cabaye as he'll be off imo. Ramsey has a tough schedule. Lallana I don't fancy. I have adebayor so don't want erik. Will.i.an was a 3 goal a season man in Russia.

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        1. Rödallegabomb ᴿᴮ
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          Just get Lallana.

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          1. floydy_floyd
            • 13 Years
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            Don't fancy him.

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            1. Whazza
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              That's why he told you to just get him and put aside your opinion. Quality advise.

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              1. Rödallegabomb ᴿᴮ
                • 11 Years
                10 years, 2 months ago

                Sarcasm aside, sometimes you have to bite the bullet. Think Ramsey, Yaya etcetera.

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                1. Whazza
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                  Wasn't actually being sarcastic.

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              2. floydy_floyd
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                Only 1 away goal this season. Arsenal at home then 3 of 4 after that are away.

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  3. FACUPARSE
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    My predictions

    Liverpool (a) draw
    Man United (h) win
    Liverpool (FA CUP) (h) win
    Bayern (h) win
    Sunderland (h) win
    Stoke (a) win
    Swansea (h) win
    Bayern (a) lose
    Spurs (a) win
    Chelsea (a) draw
    Man City (h) draw
    Everton (a) win

    Top of the league after it all 🙂

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    1. Carrick Doesn't Deserv…
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      if you lose giroud to an injury i fear for you, podolski is terrible at bringing the mids into play

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      1. FACUPARSE
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        10 years, 2 months ago

        People have been saying this all season... yawn.

        Wenger may still buy someone

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        1. Carrick Doesn't Deserv…
          • 11 Years
          10 years, 2 months ago

          has giroud been out for an extended period so far?

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          1. FACUPARSE
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            10 years, 2 months ago

            Few games here and there... if what ifs is all you are relying on then you must be worried

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            1. Carrick Doesn't Deserv…
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              worried about what? I'd like arsenal to win the title over chelsea/city

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    2. Red Viper
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      strongly disagree with Chelsea(a) draw. Lose for me.

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      1. FACUPARSE
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        10 years, 2 months ago

        well it's months away so things may change...

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    3. Woy of the Wovers
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      That's nice. 3bps to you.

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    4. Hibbo
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      You'll beat Liverpool at Anfield.

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    5. A.
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      Those are fairly optimistic predictions - drawing away to Chelsea and Liverpool and home to City and winning the rest, including Spurs and Everton away.
      Everton got a draw at the Emirates, not an easy game.

      So you've predicted 21 points out of 27 over this stretch of poor fixtures:

      Arsenal are currently averaging 2.31 PPG over the entire season, you've predicted 2.33 PPG over this stretch of 9 league games (with wins over Bayern and Liverpool in cup games thrown in)

      Seems a little optimistic, no?

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      1. FACUPARSE
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        10 years, 2 months ago

        I did this because of all the tards suggesting its arsenals season over with the fixtures on the previous page...

        Top of the league and winning so why not

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        1. A.
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          10 years, 2 months ago

          Certainly its not devastating to Arsenal's season, you'd expect them to win a good few of them, but a series of draws would be damaging to their title hopes.

          Arsenal have played 12 games in all competitions against tough opposition (the rest of this season's top 7, plus Dortmund and Napoli) and got 17 points - thats 1.41 PPG. 8 of these 12 fixtures were at home. If they keep that sort of form up vs the top clubs in this run of fixtures and win the rest they will come out with 17.5 points from the 9 league games, a respectable 1.94 PPG, but a fair few points short of your prediction.

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    6. applebonkers
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      think the walcott injury finished off arsenal's hopes sadly

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      1. FACUPARSE
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        Doesn't help thats for sure, would like one forward to come in

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  4. WSRevilo
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    10 years, 2 months ago

    Which two would you chose?

    Azpilicueta, Kolarov, Koscielny

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    1. Rödallegabomb ᴿᴮ
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      Apilicueta and Koscielny

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    2. don parcheesi
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      10 years, 2 months ago

      oof, tough one. Azpi and Kosc as well, probably. I picked up Kolarov in a draft league recently though -- was quite chuffed he became available.

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      1. Azza
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        10 years, 2 months ago

        Hey Don - how do you go about making the draft league?

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  5. Carrick Doesn't Deserv…
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 2 months ago

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gKBpVDnfK44

    "Mata's first interview as a united player"

    cannot believe that people in the youtube comments are saying it is fake... ya think?!

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    1. sinik
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      • 10 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      if it wasn't obvious on its own..they apparently also didn't see the info block

      "*DISCLAIMER: Like a Man United penalty shootout, this is pure comedy!"

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  6. Reckoner
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 2 months ago

    So, I think I will have about 10 variations of my WC team ready for Tuesday night when the team sheets come out.

    Cabaye is the first problem. Secondary to that, I really fancy Welbeck if he is guaranteed a start.

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    1. Rödallegabomb ᴿᴮ
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      WC is easy.

      Boruc | Mannone

      Coleman | Koscielny | Olsson | Ward | Bruce

      Yaya | Hazard | Silva | Lallana | Noone

      Suarez | Aguero | Adebayor/Sturridge/Bony

      Silva to Mata if he is in the line-up.

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    2. A.
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Welbeck will not be first choice for more than a game or two though, Rooney and RVP returns are imminent

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  7. chrisjdgrady
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    10 years, 2 months ago

    What do you guys think of Silva > Eriksen if I already have Aguero and no Tot attackers?

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    1. Boleyn Boy
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      • 13 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Good choice, especially as Eriksen is on set pieces

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    2. Rödallegabomb ᴿᴮ
      • 11 Years
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      Bad. You should have Adebayor.

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      1. chrisjdgrady
        • 10 Years
        10 years, 2 months ago

        In this case, would you fancy Silva > Lallana and I could upgrade JRod to Ade?

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    3. applebonkers
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      10 years, 2 months ago

      i don't like 'coverage' but it looks a decent trasnfer still

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      1. chrisjdgrady
        • 10 Years
        10 years, 2 months ago

        I don't either just for the sake of it, but Tot are definitely getting in the goals recently so I feel I should have someone that's likely to be involved in them

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  8. mcgrejam
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    10 years, 2 months ago

    Sorry missed the conversation earlier, would u put in either Rooney or mata this week?

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    1. Carrick Doesn't Deserv…
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      neither

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    2. floydy_floyd
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      If they're starting then good aye.

      Both could be terrific differentials.

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  9. Pringle
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    10 years, 2 months ago

    A. Cabaye+Baines
    B. Silva+Evans

    ?

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    1. floydy_floyd
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      B as cabaye will leave.

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  10. Judas
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    10 years, 2 months ago

    Tough decision between Suarez and Hazard for the (C) armband this week!

    I have Suarez and Sturridge, so is it necessary to captain Suarez?>

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    1. don parcheesi
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      I always go conservative on such decisions. I also thought about it for a second or two, but it has to be Luis in my mind.

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  11. The HurriKane
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 2 months ago

    Szczesny Boruc
    Coleman Koscielny Lovren Smalling Kolarov
    Hazard Lallana Januzaj Sterling (Daniel Johnson, cheap pick)
    Suárez Negredo Sturridge

    Use Jan WC now or next week (GW24)?????

    Constructive answers will help, Thanks

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  12. King Kohli
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 2 months ago

    On a wc, appreciate your thoughts:

    A) Baines + Sagna/Azpi + Yaya + Ade + 4.5 mid

    B) Bardsley + Sagna/Azpi + Gerrard/Mata + Sturridge + Eriksen

    Rest of the squad:
    Mannone / Adrián
    Koscielny / xx / xx / Ward / Bruce
    xx / Hazard / Cabaye / Johnson / xx
    Suárez / Agüero / xx

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    1. don parcheesi
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      A, with Azpi.

      B puts me off because of how much Liverpool there is in there... seems unneccessary.

      If you

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      1. don parcheesi
        • 13 Years
        10 years, 2 months ago

        oops... the last point was if you're going to get adrian, why not just get Harper and save the .3m

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  13. Nomar
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    • 14 Years
    10 years, 2 months ago

    Anyone else looking at Arsenal's next 11 fixtures and wondering whether there's many potential CS's there?

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    1. JK - Cønt ⭐
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      yup

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    2. applebonkers
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      • 14 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      koscielny easy to bench, mertesacker less so

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    3. Declan
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      Mertes scored 16pts total, in games vs EVE manc CHEL.

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      1. applebonkers
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        that 5 against man city still annoys me, people actually got those points

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        1. Call Me Old Fashioned
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          10 years, 2 months ago

          Those points were 3rd on my bench as well as Whittingham's 11 1st on bench.

          I had Coleman 10, Burner 9 and Chester 6 in defence that GW.

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        2. chrisjdgrady
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          i did 🙂

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          1. applebonkers
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            gross!

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            1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
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              So did I! 😀

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    4. chrisjdgrady
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      Southampton - Decent chance
      CP - great chance
      Pool - already shut them out this season
      Utd - if rvp and rooney back and mata finds form difficult definitely
      Sunderland - great chance
      Stoke - great chance

      Don't see the worry

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    5. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
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      • 14 Years
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      Nope. 🙂

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  14. mcgrejam
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    10 years, 2 months ago

    Anyone on Rooney this week?

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    1. Red Viper
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      • 11 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      could be an excellent differential among serious players. Wait for team sheets.

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  15. Kerrazy
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    10 years, 2 months ago

    Any decent wc team that i could copy here ?

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    1. Carrick Doesn't Deserv…
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      10 years, 2 months ago

      get yaya and hit auto-complete

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    2. Kerrazy
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      10 years, 2 months ago

      My budget is tight. Around 104.6m

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  16. Call Me Old Fashioned
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    10 years, 2 months ago

    From a neutral fan view the FA cup draw is awful to see those 4 pitted against each other at this stage of the competition as we could get a City/Chelsea/Arsenal vs Hull final or something like that.

    Bloody BT sport, they are bound to have one of City v Chelsea or Arsenal v Lpool on that weekend.

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  17. Pringle
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    10 years, 2 months ago

    So Cabaye likely to leave now?

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  19. mcgrejam
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    10 years, 2 months ago

    Anyone playing catch up...worth a gamble, Rooney and mata!!

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  20. hossuck
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 2 months ago

    WC tinkerings..:

    Davies, Foster
    Azpilicueta, Koscielny, Shaw, Baker, Turner
    Yaya, Hazard, Mata, Januzaj, Noone
    Suarez, Aguero, Negredo

    Hmmmm?

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  21. Your Mum Zohore
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    10 years, 2 months ago

    With Sturridge coming back to form, would it be wise to swap him with Suarez, and add in Aguero and Rooney?

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  22. Sarri-ball
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    10 years, 2 months ago

    Is mariappa nailed on at palace? If yes think my wildcard team set.

    Mannone,Marshall
    Kos,mariappa,bruce,kolarov,ivanovic
    Hazard,mata,(carzola for 2 weeks),sterling,eriksen
    Adebayor,aguero,Suarez

    Good team any changes needed?

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  23. Kaboom
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    10 years, 2 months ago

    Guys please help.
    I have 2 FT

    A) Chester --> Ward
    Lukaku --> Remy

    B) Chester --> Whittaker
    Lukaku ---> Bony

    C) Chester --> Ward
    Lukaku ---> Bony

    Would be much appreciated!

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    1. faz723
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      10 years, 2 months ago

      C)

      In addition, are Rooney and RVP seriously fit for tomorrow's game? They're no longer listed even as doubtful on FPL site.. I have Welbeck and it's an enticing fixture if he plays..

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  24. fantasy112
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 2 months ago

    A) Silva Sagna
    B) Mata Gibbs

    HELP ME???

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    1. patshaw
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      silva and sagna, gibbs rotation risk

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  25. inddets
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    10 years, 2 months ago

    Hey folks, can you help me: I'm using my WC, and thinking of getting Ramsey into the squad. My actual team is:

    Mannone
    Mertesacker - Coleman - Terry
    Wilshere - Özil - Yaya Touré - Hazard
    Rodriguez - Suárez - Agüero

    Subs: Harper, Whittaker, McNaughton, Ibe

    I have no money left in the bank, so what would you recommend?

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    1. patshaw
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      ozil and wilshere too many from arsena.

      ditch ozil for mata.
      wilshere is injured, get ramsey for him

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  26. Galatasaray
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    10 years, 2 months ago

    Who is the Puma, the lad Arsenal have signed? Any good?

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    1. danyal55
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      10 years, 2 months ago

      Effective from July 1, 2014, PUMA will become the official kit partner of Arsenal

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  27. goran
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    10 years, 2 months ago

    Only for this GW23 striker 9.9м?

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  28. OptimusBlack
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    10 years, 2 months ago

    best Striker for GW 23 with £8.6 ?

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    1. goran
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      10 years, 2 months ago

      bony

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  29. mcgrejam
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    10 years, 2 months ago

    Gambled on mata...team this week

    Speroni
    Ward, mert, kolarov
    Mata, Yaya, cabaye, hazard
    Ade, aguero, saurez

    Thoughts?

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    1. patshaw
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      10 years, 2 months ago

      cabaye is gone....

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  30. patshaw
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    10 years, 2 months ago

    Hi guys! need advice on which WC team:

    A)
    Mannone* Boruc
    Azpilicueta Kolarov Koscielny* Bruce Gabbidon
    Hazard Mutch Mata Johnson Yaya
    Aguero Suarez JRod*

    0 in the bank.

    B)
    Kdavies* Boruc
    Azpilicueta Kolarov Collins* Bruce Gabbidon
    Hazard Mutch Mata Johnson Yaya
    Aguero Suarez Adebayor*

    enough money to do Jonhson to Ramsey later.

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    1. dino412
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      10 years, 2 months ago

      B

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