This evening’s Members article takes a look over the action in Sunday’s Community Shield showdown between Arsenal and City. Having assessed Alexis Sanchez’ display our lunchtime Technical Area post, we delve into the data to discover for any hints of form ahead of the weekend Gameweek 1 deadline.
Jones --- Kolarov high risk high reward
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I'll always be sexy. Really like this team, no big weaknesses. Stay Begovic in week 1.
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DW too much about coverage. Jovetic is the best bet but you could also get Silva. Not essential to start with though.Open Controls
What do you guys think?
Krul I Begovic
Cahill I Kolarov I Wisdom I Naylor I Hutton
Ramsey I Mata I Siggy I Henderson I Eriksen
Costa I Roon I 7.5 (Diouf, Pelle) 0 itbOpen Controls
Great team, Kolarov as always is a risk though. I'd opt for Diouf and use the spare cash in upgrading Henderson
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Hey guys how am i looking bit concerned my bench is very weak maybe kolorov to someone? Was thinking trippier of burnly as he had 13 assists last season? But maybe after chelsea game
Speroni (Myhill)
Clyne debuchy kolorov ( wisdom, bruce )
Ramsey fabregas mata henderson eriksson
Rooney costa ( zamora )
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Dont worry about the bench, ultimately it is 7 or 8 players who will get you points
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Spare me for posting on this thread as it is the DZ...
RMT/10
Thoughts greatly appreciated 😀
Krul
Evans/Terry/Moore
Mata/Ramsey/Arnautovic/Sigurdsson
Rooney/Costa/Sturridge
Elliot/Marney/Hutton/DuffOpen Controls
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That defence is very iffy for me. As is the midfield. It's the price you pay I guess for having those front three.
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Jones instead of Evans
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Can't do much about that benchOpen Controls
RMT? Lloris l Elliot
Debuchy l Loveren l Jagielka (duff, moore)
Fabregas l Ramsey l Sterling l Coutinho l Lamela
Costa l Jovetic ( naismith)Open Controls
I'm considering 5x 4.5 defenders or 1x 5.0 + 4x 4.5 defenders.
I don't like the uncertainty of the chel selection.Open ControlsTerry is a guaranteed starter, for the first 5-6 game weeks at least, just sit back and enjoy the gold 🙂
Open ControlsI'm getting excited about Moreno, think he could come in at 5.5.
But that is after the season starts!Open Controls
Looks good. Will Evans be fit to start?
Open ControlsI've gone for Jones over him - just typed it out by mistake
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Understand there will weaknesses due to forwards but dont like Arnie and Siggy starting every week, A terry downgrade perhaps?
Open ControlsCan do it later on- Stoke and Swansea have some decent fixtures early doors and so does Terry. I don't think Burnley and Leicester will cause the Chelsea defense too much problems 😉
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How do you like this TFF? Any suggestions?
Foster Krul
Terry Davies Van aanholt Wisdom Chester
Mata Ramsey Shelvey Puncheon El ahmadi
Rooney Costa SturridgeOpen Controls
Starting to doubt the wisdom of having a man u defender
Open ControlsAre you sure it is "wisdom"? See below.
Open ControlsIt seemed clear as daylight to me that it wasn't a wise move for a while.
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As am I. I'd rather take my chances with Lovren or Debuchy tbh
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Over the first six weeks, I think Arsenal defenders will have roughly the same and Chelsea will have slightly a higher PPG. So if you can manage a little extra cash and can correctly get a Chelsea player I would go for that over ManU. I just can't do it myself so I have Jones.
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Anyone watched the man utd valencia game?
How was the defence, shitty as usual?
Even with excellent fixtures I'm not sure how many clean sheets they can keep over the mid table teams..
Evans was in my consideration but now with that doubt I'm going to stay clear.Open ControlsSee above
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Wouldn't read too much into it was a very weakened DF (no Shaw, Young RWB, no Evans, no Smalling 2nd half).
If we are now reading lots into pre-season then what about how ell the DF did versus Real Madrid? Limited them to two shots all game!
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Hi, any feedback or criticism for my team please?
Green (Krul)
Chambers, Debuchy, Terry (Dummett, Mariappa)
Fabregas, Eriksen, Rambo, Henderson (Aluko)
Rooney, Costa, JoveticOpen ControlsBummer, no replies for me which is fair seeing I don't reply to others.. I just feel I'm too much of a newb to give a proper educated opinion. All will be fine as I always read the comments, posts and go through the members section.
Although no replies it is not a loss because this community is a great read.Open Controls
Can't decide who to captain from these players...
Costa(bur)
Rooney/Mata(SWA)
Sturridge(SOT)
Ramsey(CPL)
Lamela(whm)Open ControlsI was thinking this...
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Im going for wazza i think. Just made captain with a lot to prove
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You have Costa Rooney and Sturridge? 😯
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Yes 😉Open Controls😀
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Going uber cheap at the back then!Open ControlsYou can.
Krelliot
Kelly - Van Aanholt - Clyne - Chester - Hutton
Mata - Ramsey - Lamela - Siggy - Isgrove
Rooney - Costa - SturridgeOpen Controls
Still not convinced Sturridge is worth butchering the defence for but good luck to you.
Open ControlsI wouldn't call it butchered. There are decent defences there. The rotation should help it pick up similar amount of CSs as a defence with a 'big hitter' in imo. 4pts is the same whichever defender it comes from.
The real explosive points are up front and in midfield 😉Open Controls
Swansea conceded 3 at home to Villerreal I suppose.
Rooney v Bartley.
Makes sense.Open Controls
would do people think on this team of punts..?
courtois
luis . mangala . manquillo
sanchez . herrara . lamela . tadic
costa . jovetic . bojan
gilks . de jong . van aanholt . wisdomOpen ControlsI am being conscious not to make this a RMT on here.
Not looking for a rating but please criticize, pick apart or even praise this if you could.
-----------------DDG/ Elliot---------------
LOVREN/ Chambers/ HUTTON/ NTaylor/ Wisdom
----ERIKSSON/ Hazard/ Mata/ Ramsey/ 4.5------
----------Rooney/ Costa/ Austin-------------
Leaves .5 so
-Chambers can become Marriapa/Kelly, whoever gets the starts
- 4.0 to a 4.5 (Stoke?) who nails a spot. This line up gives me a bit of time to see
- Lovren not the best fixtures but worried about Chelsea line up. Lovren easy to upgrade to 6.0 Chelsea later or downgrade to enable Eriksson to Silva. Dont see massive value in 5m defenders and 5.5 ones aside from Man u
- Team 4 weeks in will not have both Hutton and Wisdom. Bartley will be an option if Swansea dont sign another CB
Any input positive or negative appreciated
ThanksOpen Controls*Wait and see over the CPL defense situation, we don't know who is first choice. Kelly didn't play a game for Liverpool last year
*I would switch Eriksen to Arnautovic,Lovren to Terry/Cahill and Chambers to Ward
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I asked before but would like the DZ's opinion. Can a better defense than below be done for the same money? I am not find of any of the premium options at the moment so am going with offense for now. Like offense at the beginning of the season anyways.
N Taylor, Ward , Van Aanholt , Ferdinand, ChesterOpen ControlsTo me that is a passable defence.Ward can even become Kelly/Marripa once we know who starts
I too am not seeing too much value in the 5.0 bracket (Caulker? 5m but plays for QPR next to Ferdinand and dunne!) and the 5.5's outside Man U
See my comment above. Chelsea yes when settledOpen ControlsThank you. When settled is the big thing for me.
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I already have 3 of them, but could well and truly start with all 5. I don't see why not.
Out if curiosity what kind of responses did you originally get?Open ControlsI got the below with several agreements, and I was sadly unable to tell how seriously they were all meant.
"How can one improve perfection? :lol:"Open ControlsAt the end of the day they are all guaranteed to play at this moment in time and have a fair chance of CS. I don't mind it at all. Like I said there's a big chance I will start with all 5
Open ControlsThank you. I think I did get a "That's my defense" comment the first time. I think it is as cheap as you can go with all playing and having fair chances of clean sheets. Template on the way. 🙂
Probably not, people like better defenders too much.Open Controls
Nice Dougal, have been toying with similar cheap rotating defences
Yours is 23m, currently mine is 22.5
Naylor, Clyne/Ward, Wisdom, Clauker, HuttonOpen ControlsThank you.
I was not able to get a rotation with any of the 4.0 guys to work well enough for me. WBA and Aston Villa don't have very good fixtures for a while. AV does have good weeks 2 & 3, but then they are out until week 12 or so. (!)Open ControlsStoke away and then NewC and Hull at home. Think there is a great chance for 2 cleanies. And for a 4.0 defender that's great. Will definitely look to ship GW4
All the best to you sirOpen ControlsThat's Villa. Will look to play Hutton 1,2,3 then ship. And Wisdom just GW1 v Sundy - 'all going to plan'
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I don't think Jose could have made the situation at FB any more confusing after last night.
Was hoping for some clarification from the last friendly before the season starts........and then Jose throws the Ake curveball at us.
Is there any kind of conclusion we can draw from a 1st half of Ivan RB & Ake LB, then 2nd half Azpil RB & Luis LB?
My guess is that it means Ivan is 1st choice RB with Azpil as back up, and Luis is 1st choice LB with Ake as back up (which doesn't explain why Ake started the game though, it just seems obvious it won't be him who's 1st choice)Open ControlsIts simple, if you want a Chelsea nailed on defender, be prepared to pay at least 6.5 for him
Open ControlsI think that the saving of 0.5 is worth the gamble personally.
The biggest threat with Luis is he won't start GW1. Personally, I think long term Luis will prove to be the most nailed on option of the lotOpen Controls
Starting a friendly means nothing but it does mean Azplicueta probably won't be LB anymore and Ake is the backup to Luis. So Luis is nailed on then from the start?
Azplicueta and Ivanovic will just rotate more likely and whoever does better will play more I'd assume with Ivanovic filling in for one of CBs when tired/injuredOpen ControlsThis was how I read the situation too (but it's just guesswork unfortunately)
Seems like Azpil should have played at LB in 1st half if he was under consideration to play there in the 1st game of the season.
My only fear here is that Jose doesn't think Luis is ready so was trying out Ake to play in the first game of the season.
God I'm so confused 🙂Open ControlsBut like is Ake anymore ready than Luis. He's played a few PL games but still. I'd reckon he will just throw Luis in. Like he played players who never played in PL last season in his first game. (Can't remember exactly who) He probably just didn't want to tire anyone out for the weekend games.
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Decent punt to start the season with Kelly or Mariappa? Otherwise I go with Naylor and assess afterwards. Thoughts?
Open ControlsIm going with assess after (my post above). which ever one gets the spot is a potential bargain
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For GW1 Mariappa..becuase Kelly will take time adjusting to the team I think..and Mariappa played pre-season...but after GW2 it can change to Kelly
Open ControlsSo id be better off getting Kelly then and save myself a defensive transfer in a couple weeks time?
Open ControlsNone of us have any idea to be honest. Kelly would be a great back up player as he can play all across the back-four.
But he could also be seen as a permanent replacement for Mapps.
No way for us to know. I think there's enough doubt to strike them both from your listOpen ControlsYeah fair call. Think I'll go with Naylor for now
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Option A or B
A) Costa, Eriksen, Wanyama
B) Bojan, Fabregas, ShelveyOpen Controls* Not Bojan, Dzeko, Fabregas, Shelvey
Open ControlsYeah they are 5th mids, but I'm not sure about Wanyama points wise, Shelvey performed well last season and was thinking Shelvey and Bojan roating, but then Costa scored 2 goals against Sociedad. So right now I'm doubting my team even though I thought I was set
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Evening DZ.
Which is greater?
A. Hazard & Giroud
B. Lamela & Costa
Obs Giroud could be Dzeko & Eriksen rather than Lamela. I just prefer my picks.
Cheers.Open ControlsPersonally, I would take Hazard and Giroud.
However, when I use Eriksen, I like them B more. So since you like Lamela better than Eriksen, I guess B would win out.Open ControlsI'm leaning towards Haz & Giroud.
You like Eriksen huh. I think Lamela is more of a potent threat though. The set pieces do help the Dane mind you.Open ControlsMy boss (Spurs fan) and I (not) debate Eriksen versus Lamela a lot. He seems to think Lamela is more risk/reward and is going with him in his team. I am going with Eriksen. I will probably end up on the wrong end though.
Open ControlsI'd agree with that assessment. More explosive for sure.
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If you don't have dzeko then I'd lean towards him and hazard
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Are the Chelsea keepers likely to be rotated ?
Open ControlsI doubt it. Jose seems to like his consistent defence.
Open Controls1 Keeper to remain for PL
1 Keeper for FA/Carling
Rotation for CL
that's what I thinkOpen ControlsThink he will stick with 1. Either way one of them is gonna be unhappy
Open ControlsAny ideas which one will be playing?
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what's with the bojan hate of late? did i miss something..
Open ControlsNo hate, just fear and loathing 🙂
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How did United line-up in their latest friendly?
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loving it...
begovic
caulker / cahill / debuchy
ramsey / fabregas / young / eriksen
bony / dzeko / pig(c)
krul /hutton / taylor / siggy
#duntinkeringOpen ControlsMore or less my team.
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Again I ask Fabregas or Sterling? Am a bit concerned with Fab falling deeper.
Open ControlsWhich is better, Krul/Foster or Krul/Guzan? Cost the same, but Krul/Guzan fixtures matches better in the first 20 GW at least.
Guess the prior is much more popular here, WHY?Open Controls
Who assisted the goals for united?
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A) Siggy/Hendo
B)Sterling/MarneyOpen ControlsB) if you're just going to be benching one of A) every week anyway
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A: siggy + costa
B: hazard + pelle....cant think of any other striker around 7m markOpen ControlsA)
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Hull City have favourable opponents in their first 3 fixtures:
qpr - STK - astonvilla
Should I go for Jelavic or ShaneLong?
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a - Terry - Young - Jovetic
b - P.Jones - Mata - Bojan
Have b at the moment, but a is tempting, but of course both young and jovetic is not nailed on after a few matches....Open Controls
9 years, 10 months agoHey chaps! Would really appreciate an RMT going into FPL. Really concerned with the lack of City coverage, but not quite sure who to remove/ make room for.
Krul - Begovic
Cahill - Ward - P. Jones - PVA - Hutton
Siggy - Fab - Ramsey - Mata - Faurlin
Rooney - D.Costa - Austin
0.5 in the back
Any advice? Much appreciated! Stay sexy.