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.
Shane Long is going to Southampton. First team? I'm not sure yet. Could be good value at 6m. Is Lucy online?..
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wonder what matt targett is up to these days
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Does Kelly become a prospect if he goes to palace?
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whats the best way to organise a cash ML with friends? how do you lot go about it?
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Depends how mature they are. If they're good mates you trust, just make sure you agree in advance exactly what the entry is and how the money will be won (just overall winner? Manager of the month awards too? Anything for second place?)
If it's mates and acquaintances, I'd insist on getting the cash first. Maybe set a deadline of the GW2 deadline. I can recommend this app for collecting the money:
http://www.payfriendz.com/
Your mates can register on their spartphone with just their name, phone number, and date of birth. They can then top up the amount (for free), send it to you (for free) and you can either keep the money on your account or withdraw the money to your bank account (for free).Open Controlsgreat idea to use an app. cheers. will look into that
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Ok guys one question why is rooney prefered by mainly everyone over RVP?
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Rvp isn't starting the season.
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surely you already know this.
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Fit.
Sexy Form.
Captain.
Playing as striker.
On left sided corners, direct FKs and spot kicks for now.
2 million cheaper than RVP.
Nailed on 100%.
Allows improvements elsewhere in the squad.
van Gaal has basically elevated him to God status.Open Controls
Rooney also bee announced as United captain too.
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Mourinho: "I have a first keeper, I'll tell you just after the FPL deadline, cheers."
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as discussed about 10 minutes ago... the pages are moving too fast.
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Wes Morgan is my GW1 punt. 4.5, captain of Leicester, 3 preseason goals, 2 disallowed, one off the post. That's very nearly 5 or 6 goals from set pieces by a defender.
Can't find a more nailed 4.5 defender imo.Open Controls
Cleansheet likelihood though?
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It wont be a fun first 6 weeks for you then
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I'd rather cut my dick off than spend £4.5m on a Leicester defender.
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Evans you cock!
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If he can stay fit then Aguaro
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kun, its time
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Fantasy player with the most points at the end of the season? RvP, Rooney, Sturridge, Aguero, Ramsey or Sanchez depending mainly upon who has the most complete season (minutes played).
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bojan
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Aguero.
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Rooney --
Since no one is giving him a shout. Reckon RVP might be sidelined again during the season or his minutes will be managed.Open Controls
Graeme Souness with the worst beard of all time.
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With only Chelsea left to play a pre-season match I thought I’d make the most of Couti&belowthe5th’s amazing research to check out potential bargains, looking at who appears likely to play according to pre-season appearances:
https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B03D_KnVF1fRNDd6M1h1cnkzbUE/edit
5 - looks like he played the whole match 4 - most of the match 3 - played a half 2 - less than a half 1 - less than ten minutes.
Gkr - 4.5
Guzan (AVL), Heaton (BUR), Schmeichal (LEI), Krul (NEW), Foster (WBA), Green (QPR), SUN - but which one?
Def
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Hutton AVL 3,3,3,-,5,3,4 - 1 Goal
Duff BUR 3,3,5,3,5,5
Moore LEI 3,5,2,4,-,5,5 - 1 Goal
Wisdom WBA 5,5,5,5, - Faces competition from new boy Gamboa, though Gamboa has not played a minute of pre-season.
Baird WBA 3,3,3,4,5,2,5 - Oop in CDM in pres-seaosn.
4.5
Boyata MCI 3,3,5,4,5,5,5 – as Kompany, Demi, Sagna and Zaba haven’t appeared in preseason games may we see a few different faces for city to begin with?
Chester HUL 5,-,3,5,5,5,2
Coloccini NEW -,5,4,-,4,3,5,4
Yoshida SOU -,3,2,4,5,5
Bartley SWA 3,5,3,4,-,5,4
Naughton TOT - Kyle Walker looks injured for the opener and has been linked with Barcelona. I wouldn’t hold my breath here.
Mid - 4.5
Jones BUR 3,3,5,4,5,5
Marney BUR -,3,5,4,4,5
Isgrove SOU 3,3,4,4,5,4 - I Goal
Fwd – 5.0
Jutkiewicz BUR 3,3,4,2,4,4 - 6 Goals
I really want a QPR defender but the signing of Isla and absence of Ferdinand in games makes it difficult to predict with any certainty who will start aside from Caulker, based on pre-season alone.
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Reports that United will sign both Blind and Rojo. Seems a bit excessive
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are they both left backs?
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Great game of Blind Man's Bluff, though ... 😉
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yes because our defenders never get injured, ever.
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Rojo will play Centre back. Blind Right Wing Back.
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Blind can play in midfield as well as LB and CB
Rojo a CB over a LB primarily.
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CDM or LB but yeah he can play CB
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I think he would worry they would play him in defence too 😉
Open ControlsGiven him a Welsh spin with 'Dai' Evs. 😉
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The Welsh wizard?
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not really, If they're playing 3 at the back they need more CBs and players who offer versatility. Both of these do
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Filipe Luis, surely he starts GW1.
Looked class today in the second half. Nice combination play with Hazard down the left, can see a few goals and assists from him.Open Controls
Not so cynical now...
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I'll eat my shoes if he doesnt start
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Chelsea fan. New member.
Would love Luis to start as his overlap will enable Hazard more space. Hazard found himself double/triple teamed last year as Dave wouldn't overlap/he cannot cross with his left foot!
That being said, I was intrigued by the comments from the Chelsea TV analysts tonight. They think Azpili and Dave will start and Luis will be introduced with a few cameo appearances... Strange.
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Really unsure about Utd defense mow. DDG to Speroni? Don't have Ward.
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Starting to doubt the wisdom of having a man u defender
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Are you sure it is "wisdom"? See below.
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It 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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Is Jesus nailed?
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He was at one time...
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I read he was nailed on the cross
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Navas obviously, not the son of god
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Since when has that been funny
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Manchester United @ManUtd 1m
Louis van Gaal confirms Jonny Evans, Luke Shaw and Antonio Valencia all missed tonight's game through injury.Open ControlsHave had to make a defensive change
http://whichtransfer.wordpress.comOpen ControlsNice, with that Cleverly assist, time to get on that Cleverly wagon
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Mourinho: "I have a first goalkeeper in mind. I will tell the players on Sunday."
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cock.
Clearly not aware of the FPL ramifications.Open Controlsspam the players
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My head hurts at this stage 🙁 please tell me what you think (and not to go to RMT page!)
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Azpil, Debuchy, Ward
Ramsey, Mata, Sterling, Fabregas
Rooney, Giroud, Rivière
Subs: myhill, Albrighton, Wisdom, MooreOpen ControlsReally, thinking of dropping azpil, and upgrading one of the 4.0s.
Open ControlsCollocini and Van Anholt is a lot more tempting, and I can keep the the extra mill
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I just can't afford him 🙁
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Loving the Riviere punt.
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The dedicated... Oh, never mind. 😉
Ditch rivière... A differential too far.Open Controls
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If there was one player I needed not to get injured it was Jonny Fecking Evans! Everyone else has pretty close replacements at the same price.
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Best cheap mid? (4.0-5.0)
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cleverly assist
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Who's that player that's crying at the Super Cup and why? Anyone know if it's family related?
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http://s7.faceinhole.com/NR/14/8/12/e40c97de8c142021123.jpgOpen ControlsWho's hacked Optimus. Announcing he's a united fan.
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The decepticons probably
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