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.
Is anyone else going without Liverpool coverage for the first 3 gameweeks?
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Real's lack of firepower up-front could be a problem for them tonight.
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I feel sorry for modric
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Favourite Cheese poll.
Has to be Keens Cheddar for me, then Comte.Open Controls
Brie, but without the crusty crap
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Roquefort then Stilton. Blue cheese ftw; one of life's great pleasures
Open ControlsOoh, toasted ciabatta to dip.
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Very on point discussion to be having at peak time just days before the start of the season...as if the pages weren't rolling fast enough already :/
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Tallegio is delicious
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quite partial to jarlsberg, camenbert, stilton & halloumi
Open ControlsHalloumi? Does it taste of anything?
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Rate My Team?
I'll burst your spleen.
If I have to read another Rate My Team.
Rate My Team?
May your d**k turn green
And fall into a blender if you post that bulletín.
Rate My Team?
Use the proper page.
Save those moderators some time, sweat and rage.
Rate My Team?
Just pick some guys.
Preferably the ones who score, assist or rise.
Rate My Team?
Just pick it yourself.
Or use AutoSelect to preserve one's health.
Rate My Team?
Flip a coin.
Then save the time by cooking up a nice sirloin.
Rate My Team?
Give me strength.
To knuckledust the posters who go on at length.
Rate My Team?
Kiss my butt.
I'll get a contract out on you via Jabba the Hutt.
Rate My Team?
I must go now.
But remember I'm a crazy with a huge snow plough.Open Controls
Doosra2014
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What about it then, chaps?
Bego Myhill
Blackett Chester Naylor Wisdom Hutton
Yaya Hazard Ramsey Siggy JWP
Studge Roon DioufOpen Controls
Defense is too weak for my liking, Hutton and Blackett are not nailed and Yaya and Sturridge definitely affect the rest of your team. But the again, the cause for fear is that Yaya and Studge will be so good that they will make up for any flaws
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Get rid of Blackett-looks too short term imo
Bego -> Krul
Blackett -> Ward
JWP -> Wanyama/Marney
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Just Jwp -> Marney and Blacket -> Ward/Clyne/Caulker
Bego is untouchable 😀Open ControlsStoke's defense is over rated, I don't think he is worth the 0.5 over Krul. Newcastle kept more clean sheets than Stoke last year 😉
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Agree with this Blacket to 5.0 with JWP downgrade
Open ControlsIt's an option, sure. But I'd just be bringing in Ward to bench him and then transfer him out once Kelly settles. Might even start with Kelly. Thinking about it. I see no decent 4.5 mids who will actually play this season. Best I see is Gealish but he'll be eased into the season I suspect.
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Very short term. Will transfer out in the first couple weeks once the Kelly/Mariappa dilemma is sorted. But then another one of our gimp CBs could get injured and I could have a bargain on my hands.
Open ControlsRumors suggesting that Rojo and Blind might be joining soon
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Blackett's not even in the game yet could be priced at 8.0 for all you know
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Great to see you're on board the Diouf train! Ownership currently stands at 0.5% - solid differential, in my opinion
DEF needs to run a little deeper, though.Open Controls
What's the thoughts on Luis after last night?
More nailed on or still not worth the risk from day 1?Open Controls
As much as id like a chelsea defender.the rotation scares me early doors.x
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I would love to spend 0.5m less on my Chelsea defender. I'm desperate for the little extra cash.Open Controls
Not worth it.
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I can't see him sitting on the bench but it's still a risk
JT or Cahill if you can afford itOpen Controls
5 into 4 still doesn't go. If you want a Chelsea defender, pick one and hope you're lucky.
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It was an interesting one that's for sure. Where the hell did Ake LB come from?
But I take heart from the fact that Azpil slotted in at RB and Ake was tryed out at LB. Seems that Azpil is going to fight it out for his natural RB slot with Ivan whilst Ake will be back-up for Luis.
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from what I read on Chelsea forums yesterday they think azpi. I have Cahill because I think him and terry are the least risky, then downgrade once things clear up
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I think a lot of roulation will be going on there this season, especially with CL coming up. Saw Luis playing 45 minutes in the match vs Vitesse here in Holland a few weeks ago and can't say he did very well. Based on that I'd say Mourinho could start with his trusted defence and bring Luis in easily. But who knows...
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i have had so many players in and out of my team that come this weekend i know i will be gutted as someone who was 'in my team' will get a score.
Who is everyone worried about having dropped? For me its-
1. Sturridge
2.Sterling
3. Sanchez
4. Yaya
5. Hoilett (yes really)
7. Terry
8. Siggy (perhaps)Open Controls
so what?
Open ControlsNot a terrible signing for Saints. He's a decent enough player.
The main problem is the 12mil he's reported to be. Thats an insane amount of money for Shane LongOpen Controls
😆 He would be a decent utility player, but to pay anything above £3M for him is insane. £12M for crying out loud!!!!!
Open ControlsBut seriously good business for Hull. Despite the EL duties, because they can well spend half of that to get someone who has actually played and scored there.
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Southampton fans must be excited of the new season, seen the players they've bought with the money they got from selling half their first XI.
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snodwagon
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Time for RMT Invaders 😉
Open Controlssorry tm! First and last one here today promise. Just that i worked on team b above yesterday and think im there (ish) now
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Too late for apologies.
OFF WITH HIS HEAD!Open Controls
Sorry TM but the other thread is really slow and I think you should just give in. It's gonna happen anyway
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Which one looks best?
A
Howard
Cahill - Ward - Vlaar
Hazard - Toure - Ramsey - McCarthy
Bojan - Sturridge - Giroud
Bench: Krul,Wanyama, Wisdom, Moore
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B
Howard
Cahill - Ward - O'Shea
Hazard - Ramsey - Yaya - El Ahmadi
Bojan - Rooney - Sturridge
Bench: Myhill, Wanyama, Wisdom, MooreOpen ControlsB with PVA over o'shea but that midfield is far too weak for my liking in both
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It actually worked real well yesterday, just certain times it slows up, guess when uk asleep
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responding to them isn't helping your cause
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Hopefully stops the repost.Open Controls2 responses and im happy. Deepest and sincerest apologies to all. Actually want to get team settled now, Thursday and Friday will be mental on here
Open ControlsSAB - was poking fun at TW not you. I agree that in the true DZ (midday - 4pm AEST) the RMT post falls over a bit....
Open ControlsNo worries, im on Thai time so guess its GMT 3am (9am here) to GMT 7am where it slows for me while im on.
I n someways i works out well, after this initial rush i find the DZ slower paced with people wiling to give longer and more inciteful inputOpen Controls
DZ should be exempt. The rule makes perfect sense for the English evening, but not for this time of day.
Open Controlsagreed, the rate of pages is slow at this time of day
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Reasonably happy with this 15 for the time being :p
Begovic, Krul
Jones, Terry, Naylor, Vlaar, Duff
Fabregas, Gylfi, Mata, Arnautovic, Davis
Rooney, Costa, Dzeko
£.5m wish I could squeeze Eriksen in somehowOpen Controls
Rejig the midfield again and you can get Eriksen. Get rid of Fabregas as you have Costa.
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One can have both (admittedly I don't)
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May I suggest something to help achieve that?
Krul > 4.0
Davis > 4.5
Arnautovic > EriksenOpen Controls
What's the earliest we're likely to see Aguero back starting?
I'm split between Dzeko and Jovetic... Prefer Jovetic but know Dzeko's the most likely to keep his place once Aguero's back..Open Controls
I just wouldn't go there with either dzeko or jovetic
aguero will be back for gw2 v liverpool.Open Controls
Really? Pellegrini said he wouldn't rush him back
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I don't know if it's clear that Dzeko will keep his place. We don't have much to go on from last year. Jovetic is back and firing, it's like they have a new player.
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RT @MirrorDarren: Shane Long to Southampton for £12million? I need a lie down.
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He could be a great FPL prospect......
And wrap hats wrong with 12million! He IS good!Open Controls
Pneumonoultramicroscopicsilicovolcanoconiosis has always been one of my favourite words, but I find it quite ironic that people with the actual condition would struggle to draw enough breath to speak their own condition out loud...
Enter, the term Silicosis...Open Controls
Usual spiel about feedback and appreciation (and a little bit of justification in there too)
De Gea
Cahill Chambers (there until a must have 4.5 appears) Cameron
Sanchez Fabregas Arnautovic Sessegnon (GW1 punt: swapping to Siggy)
Rooney Diego Costa Dzeko
Myhill, Vlaar, Mariappa, AlbrightonOpen ControlsWhat makes you think Kelly is going to play? Could easily be signed as back-up as he can fill in across the whole back line.
He's inexperienced as well. Too much doubt over both Kelly and Mapps nowOpen Controls
He's not inexperienced. Played quite a bit for Liverpool and he's quite a decent player.
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I failed and my reply is further down the page
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Nothing original in these comments, but:
Chambers - would be great if he gets a decent run in the team, but you will probably left with a trade to make on your defence early doors which is never a good thing when you will definitely have "more important" transfers to make.
Cameron might not start.
Sanchez may need a bit of time to settle, going off recent performances. Consider Ramsey if you are set on Arsenal.
Fabregas could be gold if he has the 10 role. Double pivot and he might struggle for big points. You could upgrade to Hazard if you go with Ramsey and not Sanchez.
Mariappa might not play.
Vlaar plays for Villa.
Albrighton is struggling with an injury.Open Controls
Does anyone know if Austin is on pen or free kicks ?
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Penalties
Barton takes the FK's (badly)Open Controls
Who is best 4.5 mid?
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My only problem position at the moment... need a £4.5m bench fodder but who will play week in week out for his club and guarantee you at least 2pts should he somehow find a way onto your pitch via auto sub.
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Wanyama, Marney or Albrighton after GW1 by the looks of things...
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Hi Guys.
I keep flipping back and fourth between two teams. The first being
Foster/Myhill
Gibbs, Luis, Taylor, / Hutton, Wisdom
Sanchez, Sterling, Siggy, Young / Wanyama
Sturridge, Rooney, Costa
and this team
Foster/Myhill
Gibbs, Luis, Man U 5.5 , / Hutton, Wisdom
Sanchez, Sterling, Coutinho, Young / Wanyama
Giroud, Rooney, Costa
So I guess my question is
A) Sturridge, Siggy, N.Taylor
or
B) Giroud, Coutinho, Man Utd 5.5 CB
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The dedicated RMT article is the best place for team advice.
http://www.fantasyfootballscout.co.uk/2014/08/11/rate-4/Open ControlsOh sorry mate,cheers. Eagerly awaiting the first shoutcast! Will there be one before the season starts?
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A. Just so, so much A it hurts.
Open ControlsA it is then!
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Best 6.5 or under midfielder? (apart from Sigurdsson, Henderson)
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Arnautovic
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Ramos is such an idiot. 😆
Open ControlsThat idiot did a bicycle kick, completely missed it and landed on his head.
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RMT
Begovic, Green
Chester, Debuchy, Ward, Clyne, Evans
Sanchez, Mata, Rodwell, Siggy, Lamela
Rooney, Diego Costa, Ulloa
Pretty big fan of Rodwell & Ulloa in general, Rodwell in particular I think his goalscoring talents and attacking play are hugely underestimated so interested to see how he does this season.Open ControlsThe dedicated RMT article is the best place for team advice.
http://www.fantasyfootballscout.co.uk/2014/08/11/rate-4/Open Controls
ok given Evans might be out I now have to re-jig
a) DDG and 4,5 defender (who - ideally need to be able to play them GW1)
b) Krul and a 5.5 defenderOpen ControlsFFS. 😆
Open Controlstell me about it, I had just sorted it this morning, hadn't even opened FPL until that Evans news 🙁
Open ControlsI will take one for the team and write a community article specifically for JK and his goalkeeper issues
Open ControlsPlease, Demi. Please! 😀
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😆
Open ControlsThe sad thing is I was sorted until Evans did this
i don't trust our other defenders
🙁Open Controlsdo you want to return the favour and write one outlining the key markers to differentiating between QPR and Crystal Palace? 😉
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Straight swap to Jones?
Open Controlsfeeling like ddg is only player in utd def worth having currently. and the utd fixtures look too good to ignore, so a. as for the 4.5 def look to QPR or hull for gw1, newcastle or sunderland for long term purely on security of starts
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Reports of Shane Long to Southampton for £12mil.
Koeman, put the glass of scotch down, go to bed and when you wake up in the morning, slap yourself for these thoughts.Open Controls
So Sturridge has suddenly become essential? Can someone explain why
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That comment is so two hours ago. Now it's all about Diego Costa again.
Open ControlsI'm now concerned about not owning either. Not been on all day
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a - Terry - Young - Jovetic
b - P.Jones - Mata - Bojan
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Good afternoon all,
Any good alternatives to Bartley and Wisdom?
Are they the best defenders that 4m can buy?Open Controls
hutton is the best
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Anybody know the WBA probable starting 11?
Is Baird or Wisdom more likely to start?
Have Wisdom ATM. WBA rotate very well with my other defenders but am I better off with Baird.
Rotating with Stoke, Swansea, Crystal Palace (Chel)
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Wisdom more likely to start according to http://www.fantasyfootballscout.co.uk/team-news/
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how did hazard perform tonight?
Open ControlsLooked good at times still nothing amazing though.
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Open ControlsNope needed the extra 1 elsewhere so have Fab and Costa as cover. But would like to get Hazard just can't find a suitable way for him.
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did u see where Fab played today?
Open ControlsDoesn't matter he'll play the same sort if role as Yaya as Matic will allow him to push forward.
Open Controlshe played with Matic today, did u see where he played?
Open ControlsI really don't think you understand football. It doesn't matter where he played Fabregas will always have spells where he pushes forward he was not bought as a defensive midfielder. He also has a very good through ball meaning a lot of assists could be his as well.
Open ControlsOk, I dont understand football. you win all the points, someone get this guy a freaking crown.....
Open ControlsDon't need a crown just need to know I've supported my team way before 2004 🙂
Open Controlsbecause i started supporting my team when? last week......?
Open ControlsNo in 2004
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He looked confident, on top of his game, and relaxed. for sure the second best player on the pitch.
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Soton paying the same price liverpool paid for Daniel sturridge
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they have done some atrocious business this summer imo
Open Controlsthe one where they sold their two best young talented full backs their best centre half their top goal scorer over the last few seasons their most creative influence and replaced them with a 12 million pound shane long a 10 million pound goalkeeper from the Scottish league and ryan been on loan his whole career Bertrand.. the other boys tadic pelle gardos I know very little about apart from decent records in far from decent competitions.. fair to say they will be decent at best and quite possibly shite
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Hi guys, repost, little help please if you would?
A. Evans Caulker + Chester
B. F.Luis Chamber + Ferdinand
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which sunderland defender to choose?
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