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Captain Sensible – Gameweek 23

We roll out the next instalment of our weekly article for Members tonight, offering an in-depth statistical analysis of the main captaincy contenders for the set of fixtures ahead. With Luis Suarez topping the Captain Poll, we assess the Everton defence ahead of the Anfield Merseyside derby. We also dig deep into the data of Eden Hazard and Samuel Eto’o ahead of the home game against West Ham, whilst Sergio Aguero and Wayne Rooney’s prospects are also discussed, with the latter now back in full training ahead of Cardiff’s visit on Tuesday evening:

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  1. t4thomas
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 3 months ago

    So, how do I look?

    boruc, kelvin davis
    koscielny, debuchy, shaw, demel, bardsley
    hazard, yaya touré, mata, puncheon, noone
    suárez, agüero, giroud

    ITB: 0.1

    I have my eyes on the team sheets tomorrow night.

    If yoshida is nailed on for southampton, then I plan:

    shaw --> yoshida

    AND

    demel --> azpilicueta OR demel --> kolarov AND noone --> ponzuelo/gnabry

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    1. Xavi Iniesta
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      I dunno how you look, got a pic?

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      1. t4thomas
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 3 months ago

        Oh, be kind.

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    2. ILOVEBAPS
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      Why not spread the love and get Ward instead of doubling up on Sot defence?

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      1. t4thomas
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 3 months ago

        Rotation mainly - arsenal/southampton, southampton/west ham, newcastle/sunderland.

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    3. Mr Wizard
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      What's your thoughts on only having Boruc as your keeper?

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      1. t4thomas
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 3 months ago

        I think he is a bargain at 4.7. I could upgrade davis to mannone, but the 0.6 is probably better spent elsewhere ATM.

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        1. Mr Wizard
          • 13 Years
          10 years, 3 months ago

          I'm struggling with the same thing. You think boruc will get points this week? He has solid fixtures.

          I'm doubling up with him n shaw I think. Thoughts?

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          1. t4thomas
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 11 Years
            10 years, 3 months ago

            I doubt he will get a cleanie this week, but not worth the hassle of starting with someone else and wasting the transfer to put him in. Just be sure to spend the rotational cash savings (0.6M) wisely.

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  2. jimmyskyblue
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    10 years, 3 months ago

    For one game only (before I use my wc):

    Mata or Eto'o?

    Is it too much of a risk to pick one of Ba or Eto'o? Seems to be 50/50 for either to start.

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    1. Xavi Iniesta
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      Ba might be a masterstroke punt for the keen observers

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      1. jimmyskyblue
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        10 years, 3 months ago

        Would your money be on Ba to start then?

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        1. Xavi Iniesta
          • 10 Years
          10 years, 3 months ago

          I think Ba will start ahead of Eto'o.

          1) Eto'o needs to rest up as he's their main striker now
          2) they play City at the weekend so he will be saved for that game

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          1. jimmyskyblue
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 13 Years
            10 years, 3 months ago

            Interesting. I never considered this.

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    2. Ruud van Basten
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      Mata, Eto won't have another fluke game like he did last week!

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      1. jimmyskyblue
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        10 years, 3 months ago

        Seems like the sensible option. But if Ba or Eto'o score a hat trick there'll be tears at bed time!

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  3. ILOVEBAPS
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 3 months ago

    Best Cabaye replacement?

    Mirallas
    Eriksen
    Ramsey

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    1. Woy of the Wovers
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      Ramsey/Eriksen.

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    2. Respect My Authoritah
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      Gone for Ramsey and Mirallas myself

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      1. ILOVEBAPS
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 3 months ago

        How can you have two? 😉

        I assume you are not getting Ozil/Cazorla w Ramsey?

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        1. Respect My Authoritah
          • 10 Years
          10 years, 3 months ago

          Of course not, seen the fixtures?!

          Haz, Mata/Silva, Ramsey, Mirallas, Noone

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          1. Respect My Authoritah
            • 10 Years
            10 years, 3 months ago

            Couldn't decide between Ramsey and Mirallas so no Cabaye solved it. Will miss him

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  4. For Fuchs Sake
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 3 months ago

    Really want to get rid of Coleman, but would only get 5.9m for him, massive loss. Could do a bit more with my team if I got rid though. On a WC

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  5. Redalert
    • 13 Years
    10 years, 3 months ago

    Hi all,

    Any changes to be made?On WC.

    Adrian/mannone
    Mert/Williamson/Colman/kol/bruce
    Mata/Johnson/Hazard/januzaj/yaya
    Ade/augero/suarezs

    Cheers

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  6. snazir6
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 3 months ago

    SNAZIR6
    Should I wildcard got both Coleman and cabaye not playing :

    Mannone (Harper)
    Konc Coleman kolarov olsson chester
    Silva hazzard cabaye ozil ward-powse
    Aguero Suarez benteke

    Ideally wanted to wildcard next week ???

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  7. The Pep Revolution
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 3 months ago

    Best cheap rotating defender combination?

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    1. t4thomas
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      Well, the cheapest is hull/palace, but the fixtures aren't kind.

      Cardiff/palace looks better, but you will have to wait for team sheets to see who is on.

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      1. The Pep Revolution
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 3 months ago

        Thanks.

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  8. Shon
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 3 months ago

    I'm starting to worry about Noone's playing time, so I've been looking for replacements - in which order do you rate the following?

    Johnson (NOR)
    Bacuna (AVL)
    Tiote (NEW)

    I'll probably go for Johnson, seems to be a decent rotation for Puncheon, whom I have as my 4th.

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    1. Whattheheck!
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      I'm not sure if he's named on with bsnodgrass back? I think you should get the cheapest possible player who is nailed on. Personally I'm going for Jedinak.

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      1. Shon
        • 10 Years
        10 years, 3 months ago

        I thought about Jedinak, but I'm not really that keen on having 3 Palace players in my team. Johnson has been playing since Snodgrass has returned, so I'll probably stick with him for now.

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  9. tm245
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 3 months ago

    Sorry for the repost -- I got bottomed.

    Am shipping Wilshere and Coleman to Mata and 4.6 or lower def to go with this backline:

    Boruc/Davis
    Baines Kolarov Gabiddon Hudson X

    Am looking at Demel, Bertrand/other AVL, cheap NOR -- any opinions on the best 4.6 defender to go with the above? Thanks.

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  10. GoatGoat
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 3 months ago

    Does Cahill have competition from Luiz?

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    1. An Púca
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      yes with Matic now available for def mid. But might'nt impact for a while

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      1. GoatGoat
        • 14 Years
        10 years, 3 months ago

        Ok, cheers.

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  11. gdog2244
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 3 months ago

    Mata + Johnson

    OR

    Yaya and Wilshere?

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    1. ILOVEBAPS
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      Ohh tough one. I'll say A.

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    2. An Púca
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      B as Johnson picks up too many injuries IMO

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    3. gdog2244
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      thanks for the quick replies!

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  12. King Henrik
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 3 months ago

    is this team strong enough for tomorrow ??

    mannone
    zab ward koshelny
    ozil silva lallana hazard jacuzzi
    aguero suarez

    boruc coleman sagbo bruce ??

    was thinking of doing ozil and sagbo to erikson and adebayor and go back to 3-4-3

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  13. Harvey Specter
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 3 months ago

    I bought Coleman for 5.9 will that mean that I'll only get 5.9? What happened to my profit?

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    1. For Fuchs Sake
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      You should get 6.4 for him!

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

      You made 0.4. You won't loose any profit when he drops tonight.

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  14. El Berbossa - \\\"El b…
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 3 months ago

    RMT /10

    Mannone, Adrian
    Kolarov, Mertsack, Terry, Bruce, Parr
    Mata, Ramsey, Yaya, Hazard, Noone
    Suarez, Aguero, Adebayor

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    1. TD Champ
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      8/10

      Too much money splashed in defense IMO

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  15. Jeremiah
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 3 months ago

    Any players rising tonight?

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    1. Orion
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      Mata, Aguero, Sturridge, Cahill...And Eto'o maybe

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    2. ILOVEBAPS
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      Yerp. Check Fiso.

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    3. For Fuchs Sake
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      http://development.totalfpl.com/pricechanges have a look for yourself!

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  16. Orion
    • 13 Years
    10 years, 3 months ago

    Still can't decide... Ozil to Mata for free now?

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    1. For Fuchs Sake
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      Yes

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    2. jimmyskyblue
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      I would.

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  17. JT's Dog
      10 years, 3 months ago

      Can we have a moments silence for the death of my season this week.
      Cabaye no more
      Coleman no more
      Chester no more
      Negredo no more
      Whittaker no more
      Wilshere no more
      K Davies no more
      Meyler no more

      Anyone fancy a game of five a side

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      1. Reacher
        • 13 Years
        10 years, 3 months ago

        Wildcard no more!?

        If so see ya next season 😉

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        1. JT's Dog
            10 years, 3 months ago

            Only my real one

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          • Reacher
            • 13 Years
            10 years, 3 months ago

            Quick Resurrection.......Just checked you still have your wildcard!!

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            1. JT's Dog
                10 years, 3 months ago

                Don't want to waste it , would rather take -8 and go with 10

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          • tm245
            • 12 Years
            10 years, 3 months ago

            Ouch. Brutal week.

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          • There's Always One!
            • 14 Years
            10 years, 3 months ago

            That is sick!

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        2. Reacher
          • 13 Years
          10 years, 3 months ago

          Coleman to Evra??

          Worth the extra money over Evans??

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          1. Respect My Authoritah
            • 10 Years
            10 years, 3 months ago

            Rafael is, not Evra

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        3. SuperMario
          • 14 Years
          10 years, 3 months ago

          For those of you with the Jan WC not yet active, is the plan to have a punt on a transfer tomorrow with the lineups and then try take advantage of any price rises??

          What keeper combo looks best from next GW to season end, ive spent some time looking this up in season ticker.. Is SOU/NOR really the best combo??

          The third striker spot really is interesting also.. Fixture wise its Rodriguez, Bony, Ade, Bentekke for me.. Hard to know.. Mata could cover United for the moment..

          Even in defence I done see any real essential players, Coleman and Ward ill keep..
          Who else will be the best shouts?? ARS only have a nice 3 week period in FEB/MAR then its doom and gloom for clean sheets in my opinion..

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        4. sinik
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 10 Years
          10 years, 3 months ago

          I'm fked in the cup, opponent on WC. wish me luck guys..

          http://i.imgur.com/zu8BP1q.jpg

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        5. There's Always One!
          • 14 Years
          10 years, 3 months ago

          Which midfielder for tomorrow

          A. Silva. Januzaj. Hazard. Ozil ( Cabaye )

          or 

          B Silva. Mata. Hazard. Ramsey ( Januzaj ). -4pt hit

          .

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        6. Coaly
          • 11 Years
          10 years, 3 months ago

          Ramsey or Mirallas? Currently on Mirallas. I'm starting to seriously regret doing Lallana to Eriksen for -0.1 cash

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          1. ILOVEBAPS
            • 12 Years
            10 years, 3 months ago

            I'd say Mirallas for you. Ramsey wasn't doing well before his injury. Mirallas in form.

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        7. You've got red on you.
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 11 Years
          10 years, 3 months ago

          so Coleman, Silva, Baker, Cabaye and Chester all potentially not playing. Zero transfers. No WC. HELP! What to do?

          Mannone (Marshal)

          Terry - Kos - Coleman (Baker - Chester)

          Silva - Cabaye - Hazard - Lallana (Parker)

          Aguero - Suarez - JRod

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        8. Nice to Finally Michu
          • 10 Years
          10 years, 3 months ago

          Projected GW 23 Dream Team:
          Krul
          Debuchy Baines Ivanovic Evra
          Sidwell Oscar Ozil Silva
          Bony Aguero

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        9. Parm
          • 12 Years
          10 years, 3 months ago

          So, who bought Cabaye this week?

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          1. sinik
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 10 Years
            10 years, 3 months ago

            o/

            I bought him on the 18th for a hit to avoid Kun rises

            😆 😆 😆 😆 😆

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            1. Pulp Minion
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 12 Years
              10 years, 3 months ago

              Is he on his way to PSG tomorrow?

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          2. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 14 Years
            10 years, 3 months ago

            Double Rise. What's not to like?

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            1. sinik
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 10 Years
              10 years, 3 months ago

              if you bought him this week and not on WC 😉

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        10. FF Dirtbag
          • 12 Years
          10 years, 3 months ago

          Is parr usually nailed on for crystal palace? Or any 4 million and under crystal palace defender in fact?

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          1. An Púca
            • 12 Years
            10 years, 3 months ago

            Mariappa seems to be holding down a place
            I have Parr in on WC until I see team tomorrow before kick off

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        11. Gooders
          • 11 Years
          10 years, 3 months ago

          Boruc Davis
          Koscielny Cahill XXXX Ward Burner
          Yaya Hazard XXXX AJ Noone
          Suarez Aguero Bony

          A. Mata & Bruce (0 in bank)
          B. Eriksen/Ramsey/Mirallas & Kolarov (0.5 in bank)

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        12. Wings Fan
          • 10 Years
          10 years, 3 months ago

          Fantasising about what could be if I still had my WC 🙁

          Mannone

          Coleman - Koscielny - Evans

          Ramsey - Toure - Mata - Hazard

          Suarez - Aguero - J Rod
          -----------------------------------------------
          Adrian - Punch - Ward - Olsson

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        13. FPL Touches
          • 12 Years
          10 years, 3 months ago

          I'm looking at Bertrand and liking what I see.

          4.4m
          LB
          Basically a winger

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          1. tm245
            • 12 Years
            10 years, 3 months ago

            Look up the page -- he might be the replacement for Coleman that allows me to afford Wilshere to Mata. Assuming he'll play regularly since they just brought him in.

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        14. DonTheSpecialOne
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 13 Years
          10 years, 3 months ago

          Nearly 31k transfers out for Coleman, 144% to drop according to totalfpl

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