We delve into the data once again ahead of tomorrow’s fast-approaching Gameweek 26 deadline. Hull’s new Croatian frontman and Palace’s debutant are amongst the assessed, whilst we also examine City’s recent goal drought, Tottenham’s Togolese talisman and a couple of in-form wide men who racked up the weekend returns:
My starting 10 assuming the pool game doesn't go ahead
Marshall
Clyne Azpili Kosc Ward
Puncheon Silva Haz Mata
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Subs: Mannone , Chambers , Sterling , Sturridge , Suarez
No FT and 0.4 in bank . Should I take a hit?Open ControlsNo, just start chambers and hope he starts or camoe
Open ControlsIssue is that only one of Chambers and Clyne will start!
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no hits , no guaranteed return
just hope your captain gets another 21 point haul 🙂Open ControlsAh shucks. That's the danger of tripling up aye. Given that the 3 missing out are attackers where most points are, I reckon a hit or two might be worth it.
Sterling > Adams at that price range would be best move I think. Osman possible?Open ControlsNope, only Adam possible
How would I know that there would be a tube strike? Bad luck, I suppose
Sturridge to Benteke/Neg/Ade also possible
Or should I leave it as it is?Open ControlsThere was a post last week about the tube strike and it affecting the arsenal united match potentially. And someone mentioned to keep an eye on Fulham Liverpool as well.
Didn't think much of it when I replied your RMTs. Oops! I think it might still go on...but better prepare.
If Adam is only one, then go for it. Don't expect much though!Open ControlsIf you don't lose too much on sturridge (0.2 max loss), would get Dzeko in still. negredo has not been impressive. Ade is an option but wow are Tottenham horrible. Watched the game against Everton. Everton should have won it comfortably. But didn't take their chances.
Open ControlsThanks for the help mate, I saw that game too and were horrible. Got away with it!
I bought him in at 9.7, he is 9.9 now
Are you sure though that Dzeko will start? That again is an issue
The Adam move sounds safe, he also has a guaranteed fixture in gw29
My only concern is whether Adam will make up for the hit I'll take though.If not, then I think I should leave my team as it is and go in with 10!Open Controls
Who is your (C) (vc) if the Liverpool game is off?
Yaya (C) Mirallas (vc) here...Open ControlsYaya (C) Haz (VC)
Open ControlsNo love for Hazard Zep?
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Open ControlsAde and Kevin, probably. Not very inspiring....
Open ControlsYaya is playing way too deep since brazilian geezer is out
Wouldnt captain him, only thing is penalties though.Open ControlsSilva(c) Ade(vc)
Open ControlsAde or Dzeko probably
Open ControlsDzeko> Beast (C) Done.
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Adrian
Kol Kos Yos
Mata Silva Lallana Hazard
Suarez Ade Giroud
Boruc Ki Williamson Ward
If Fulham game is off.. first sub Ki or Williamson?
Thanks!Open ControlsHit o leave it?
Adrian (Boruc)
Burner* Ward Kosc Bardsley
Mata Silva Haza Lallala Livermore
JRod
Bench: Suarez Sturridge Terry
11 players no bench with Burner in doubt (competing with Hudson)
Bardsley or Terry --> Coleman 4p hit?Open ControlsCaptain Mirallas or Baines?
Open ControlsBoruc
Coleman Kos Ward Chambers (risk) Bruce(out of starting line up)
Hazard HBA Eriksen Mata None (risk)
RVP
If Pool game is off... oh dearOpen ControlsCity blank GW28 and GW29 means I don't want to bring City in.
Open ControlsREALLY hope Pool game is off, ML leader has SSS 😉
Open ControlsHave Terry. Evans + AJ to:
A. Cahill + Nolan
B. Ivan + C.Adam
Not enough funds to do Ivan + NolanOpen ControlsIf the pool game goes ahead would you bench Lallana (hul) or Eriksen (new)?
Open ControlsEriksen, hauled off after 58 mins lto.
Open ControlsCheers lads that's how I got it atm. Makes sense but I can just see the Newcastle game as a good one for him
Open ControlsLallana. It's a close call, butHull are finding their feet at the back again and New are sh*te atm.
Open ControlsTricky one. Toon are in a bit of a state right now so you'd expect Erik to have greater potential but he was ineffective against Everton and that madman Townsend was sent on instead. Hull good at home, blah blah blah. Maybe wait for the press conferences, if there are any.
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@Jinswick, don't get McCartney, Amero will more than likely take his place. Most secure and cheapest option is Demel
Open Controlsno!! don't say that Evil... i was about to get McCartney! Who is this Amero chap?
i need a 4m replacement for Bruce!Open Controls
C'mon Berbilly pull ya finger out and update the champions league 😛
Open ControlsIf Pool is off:
Adrian
Cahill Kosc Ward Vlaar
Yaya Eriksen Mata Hazard
VP Dzeko
subs: Gnabry Bruce jnr Suarez Mannone
A weak bench but I'm happy to save a transfer with that I reckon. Thoughts??
Hate to say this as I know how frustrating postponed away games are for punters, but I'm hoping it is. Need to make up some ground on my rival and he has SAS. And the guy I'm against in the cup has Suarez + Sterling on top of a team completely filled with City Chelsea and Arsenal...Open Controlshttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eLhUgkO7Zxg&feature=youtu.be
Ouch, Suarez, Ouch!Open ControlsMichu news -
http://www.walesonline.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/garry-monk-make-big-swansea-6682021 ---- 4 days ago (before Swansea's match vs. Cardiff)
Main Points:
-"And Michu has been back, is back to fitness but there is a soreness so we will see on Friday if that soreness is too much or not. You have to give it 24 hours to settle down or if it stays or not.
http://news.rotowire.com/Miguel-Cuesta-googid21729-spsoccer.htm ---- 12 Hours Ago
Main Points:
-Michu (ankle) wasn't able to train Monday and is doubtful for Swansea's midweek fixture at Stoke City
-Michu was hoping to return last weekend for the South Wales Derby and now looks doubtful for Wednesday's clash with Stoke City. If the Spaniard can't make it back for Wednesday, his next Premier League opportunity will be February 23 when The Swans travel to Anfield to take on Liverpool.
http://www.bbc.com/sport/0/football/26127089 ----- 10 Hours Ago
Main Points:
-"He didn't train today [Monday] but maybe he could play some part tomorrow [Tuesday]," Monk said. "We have to wait and see."
-"I've had good chats with Michu and whatever his decisions are in terms of training, we'll build it around him," Monk added.
http://www.football.co.uk/swansea_city/monk_not_phased_by_speculation_rss4604828.shtml ---- 5 Hours Ago
Main Points:
-Michu has an outside chance of making his first appearance since mid-December after recovering from ankle surgery.
-"Michu has been training, but has had a couple of days off as his ankle has swollen up a bit," said Monk.
-"He did not train today, but he could be fit enough to play some part tomorrow so we have to wait and see.
*All quotes are by Gary Monk
- With his return imminent (even if it isnt this week) Michu provides a very exciting prospect and differential with a price tag of just 8.4. We all know what happened with Theo Walcott after he returned from injury and a slow start to the season. Michu showed us last year that he is capable of great explosive things, perhaps he will remind us sooner rather than later.Open ControlsHere's how my tube-strike team is lined up currently:
Boruc
Ward // Cahill // Merts // Kolarov
Janu // Mata // Silva(vc) // Haz(c) // Llama
Giroud
(Olsson, Suarez, Sturridge)
I could play Olsson over Janu but don't like the idea of 5 at the back, especially 3 away defenders.
Gotta hope the red arrow isn't too large...Open ControlsIf the Liverpool game is canceled can I play Mannone OOP?
Open ControlsPrey for the Plebs
Pray for the gates
Pray for the cheese
And the mouse, so irate.Open ControlsHey guys have 0 in the bank and 2 FTs what do you suggest ? Especially with this Liverpool thing going on.I dont think ill get a chance to fix team in the morning i live in Aus and work when cut off will be going on.
Adrian
Azpi,Armero,Fabio
Mirallas,Cazorla,Hazard,Eriksen
RVP,Suarez,Sturridge
Mannone,Puncheon,Yoshida,EvansOpen ControlsEvans > Reid?
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Yeah Armero was a stupid move maybe i could get him to reid but ned to get rid of another player ? ideas
Open ControlsEvans > Dawson?
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Got milk?
Open Controlswait so will we know about the liverpool game before the transfer deadline tmrw? because the deadline is 19:30 what is 3:00pm uk time?
Open ControlsAdvise for my draft team here...
A) Play 4-3-3 with Shaw (I have Boruc) or play 3-4-3 with Noone?
B) Captain Baines or Mirallas. I don't want to go with Suarez just in case.Open ControlsI had know i idea that there was a planned strike in London. I have 3 Liverpool players and only 2 worth subs in Sagna and Adam Johnson. Do I take a hit? Is this thing that serious? I live in NYC a place times bigger than London and a metro strike seems impossible to me.
Open ControlsBottomed out at couple of pages back
Hows this looking for today and tomorrow gents, assuming liverpool game goes ahead:
Marshall
Kos Demel Coleman
Mata Hazard Yaya Mirallas
Suarez Studge(c) Dzeko
Subs: JT Ward PozOpen ControlsDo the bookies have odds of Liverpool vs. Fulham being cancelled or would that be insensitive?
Open ControlsThey wouldn't normally touch something like that
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I have 3 Liverpool players and I'm a LFC fan so if the game is cancelled on Wednesday I'll be pissed.
Open ControlsPeople still buying Collins. I guess they will regret very soon.
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