As we brace ourselves for yet another international break, we turn to Saturday and Sundayโs fixtures and delve into the data in our first members article of the week. We assess Southamptonโs chief creator and main frontman as the points start to dry up, cast an eye over Chelseaโs penalty box predator, Man Cityโs talismanic Argentine and Newcastleโs recent defensive displays as the clean sheets keep coming for Alan Pardewโs men.
Evening all, season has gone from worse to worse, been holding the WC thinking ill use ut to catch my rivals but now i find myself at 800k and 90 points behind the leader..
If i dont do something I wont have the chance to catch them.. Thinking it could be time to pull the trigger now and take advantage of any rises.. Would really REALLY appreciate some feedback.. Current team is listed below...
Begovic // Myhill
Bertrand // Naylor // Chester // Lovren // Moore
ADM // Sanchez // Hazard // Tadic // Boyd
Welbeck // Sakho // Costa
you need aguero asap
WC would be something like:
Adrian // Heaton
Dummet // Naylor // Wisdom // Yun // Azpill
Siggy // Sanchez // Downing // Hazard // Boyd
Aguero // Austin // Costa
๐ look below, thinking the same, although I am leading by 70 points in my mini-league ๐
anywayz, I do not see a reason why you should wildcard, the only thing really missing from your team is Aguero which can be managed with a hit, like downgrade Hazard and upgrade WelbeckADM and Welbeck ----> Aguero and Benchfodder....
I'd do Hazard, as you will not have United attacking cover for their "nice" run of fixtures
Wise words.
Thanks Diva, could you please help below, I'd appreciate it
If I were to WC my team would be sometihng like this:
Foster Krul
Baines Chambers Naylor Wisdom 3.9
ADM Fabregas Siggy Downing Boyd
Aguero Costa Austin
Haven't really thought of the budget though, I could probably afford an upgrade to Azpi I think, or in midfield to a bigger hitter.Thanks man.. AGM over Haz??
this week haz, gw13-14 50.50
There's a big Sanchez shaped hole in that team.
im not a big believer that sanchez is the untouchable goddess most on here make him out to be.
until 4 weeks ago all the rage was ADM ADM ADM.... now its sanchez this, sanchez that... guess what: fixtures do matter, and sanchez's get tougher very quickly now after the easiest run he'll have all season most likely.There's some truth in that, but still think he's a better option than ADM.
why siggy over chadli? fixtures or no trust in few shots per chad?
You need Aguero and Baines. They literally carried my team this week when everyone else scraped together some assists and CS's
*not literally, but you know what i mean. I hate when people use "literally" incorrectly lol
I trust your judgement Rickardinho, would you please help at the post below ๐ thanks
Sorry Supermario for "spamming" your postsure ๐
no probs mate.. food for thought for all
I'll ask again, is this your first season Rickardinho or just a new link to FPL?
is a WC the answer Rick or go with Aguero in this week?
Shall I Wildcard or not ?
Current team:
Krul
Bertrand Baines Duff
Eriksen Tadic AdM Fabregas
D.Costa Welbz Pelle
Foster Boyd Naylor PvA
I already knee-jerked a -4 transfer last night to do Pelle & Fabre > Downing & Aguero.
Is it worth a wildcard which I can manage this team or something similar?
Krul Foster
Baines Naylor Janmaat (Vlaar Duff)
A.Sanchez Chadli AdM Downing (Boyd)
Aguero Austin D.Costa
Thanks ahead for the help and sorry for the long postha ha just asked same above..
Bertie, Eriksen, Tadic, Welbz, Pelle, PvA are your current probems..is it worth a wildcard though you think ?
I would definitely wild card.
thanks for the reply
I haven't calculated the costs, but you could probably get pretty close to the team you want with -8 this week and -8 next week, so it depends whether you value the wildcard at 16 points I guess.
I appreciate the reply, It would be virtually impossible to reach the suggested team above even with only tonight's price changes. hmmm, I have 45 mins to make a decision
- Keepers are perfect, exactly what i'd pick on a WC.
- Defense is solid. PVA isn't a big burden, and tbh neither is bertrand since you have duff and naylor who can cover his bad fixtures. Burnley is great cover for Saints players.
- Eriksen needs to go. Not playing 90 minutes is a red flag, the others are fine for now.
- fwd's looking good, having welbeck isnt the end of the world... he's playing United next and his pace should be great against their defense. Pelle is still Saints' top man up front so even in hard fixtures he should score some.
Don't WC. Would take a hit on Eriksen if necessary though as you need players who are guaranteed to start.I really appreciate you taking the time to give me such a long reply. But, I already knee-jerked a -4 transfer last night to do Pelle & Fabre > Downing & Aguero. Would you take a -8 to get rid of Eriksen for say Chadli ?
I have never taken this game seriously and been playing for 8 years now. But this year, I am playing huge money leagues so pressure is intense, which led me to my first ever knee-jerk ๐Ah sorry, those kneejerks change it all. Just get rid of eriksen then i guess, perhaps wait until the end of the break though, or gw13 to get siggy, otherwise do chadli now
you are a legend, thanks
No, if you are WC jus to get Sánchez
Janmaat, Chadli, Austin a bit knee-jerkyThanks Marooney 5
So the "If you're not sure just hold fire" strategy proved right again. Think I'll still treat myself to my first -8 of the season this week.
yep.
the thinking went from SAKHO SAKHO SAKHO... to AUSTIN AUSTIN AUSTIN.
I think fixtures dictate the latter is the better choice, and cheaper too, with pens.No chance. You're all over the shop.
Check Austin's HOME stats. Immense.
Are you really gonna bench him for away games?
Yeah, i don't have any issue with it. Downing has been the leagues best "away" midfielder. The stats back me up, otherwise i wouldn't do it.
surely le arse would be better with chambers cb and bellerin right back
Le Arse would be better with actually spending some money on the spine of the team for once.
I don't think it would be a major improvement tbh
i suspect this too. think he's just going with the extra monreal experience over bellerin, even if that isn't experience at cb
yeah probably. Dunno what's convinced him to stick with it
monreal does compliment mertesacker well, but still. still dont get why wenger didnt get literally any cb on loan, rescue nastasic, rescue agger, anyone!
What's the script with that Jefferson Montero chap ?...He's played In the last three after a season of sub appearances, seriously quick and two assist in those three games to back it up...Is he a pick ?
@5.7? Sure, he goes into the midfield mix defo. Just hard to get away from Siggy when you are eyeing up a Swans midfielder!!
Not sure, but he absolutely roasted Chambers today. MOTM performance, so can't see him being dropped next game. Dyer/Routledge both currently injured. I don't think he'll score many, but good for the odd assist
not worth it with so many other mids tearing it up. def's and fwd's like austin have made it affordable to go big in midfield.
Aye..point taken...Looks a fab player though.
Great player on all accounts in real life, solid winger & w/ flair too boot.
Always performs for the national side & the width he can produce vs a defender is immense
Can see him & Bony producing some nice combos later on
People without Baines:
What are you thinking? Are you finding a way to get him in? Only Sanchez and Aguero have scored more, and given their respective prices, I'm not sure he's any less essential...
I have neither Baines nor Alexis and I'm not looking to bring them in at all.
Your team isn't linked so no one cares.
Scored higher than you with no Baines, Alexis and Siggy. ๐
Ranked higher than you as well. ๐
why are you scared to link your team?
Because I'm not insecure and I don't need validation from other people to make me feel better about myself.
your posts suggest otherwise
also the crass boasting above doesn't lend itself to someone with such supposed integrity
But you do need attention ๐
You could be #1 or #3,352,293 or anywhere in between.
No link. No care.Denial ain't just a river in Egypt
Oh ye of small mind.
No Sanchez, really? I'm not sure that's quite so justifiable when you presumably have big hitters in midfield you could switch to him, any of which would be a good move. Making the 2m jump up to Baines with a cheap backline is a bit trickier...
see below
desperately trying to fit in Baines.. near essential imo
how much dya reckon Sanchez will rise this Int'l break?
I can transfer him in tonight with 0.1 to spare:
Bego->Krul
Tadic->Sanchez (2FT)
Shall I hold for now, using my 0.1 leeway or would you just do it now?0.2 at least, do it now imo
ok thanks!
What to do with Eriksen!
45 minutes is not good enough... 7.9 for a mid... Chadli? Open to suggestions.. don't see too much happening and I think I can do better than Downing for 7.9
Anyone transfer Eriksen or plan to? Who's your man?he is one of the main reasons I am considering wildcarding. so frustrating to own. Chadli or Downing are the ones I have in mind
Can't see past Chadli for Tottenham attacking asset.
Essentially an OOP player.Yeah there's not much really... gives me the option to upgrade fab to haz if he's a bit injured
Chadli in I think
Frustrating since Eriksen on some dead balls and the better player imohe's less OOP with Kane coming in though I think
Foster
Chambers-Clyne-Moore-Duff-Wisdorm
ADM-Hazard-Siggy-Sanchez-Boyd
Costa-Aguero-Sakho
What you think of ADM and Moore to Chadli and Baines?defence look's very weak, keeping fire power in aguero,costa,sanchez and hazard+chadli and siggy(good value)I think it's probably a decent move. ADM is difficult to part with, but that switch leaves you looking well set up for the long term.
cheers, will upgrade chadli later if needed with the money from clyne
Adrian
Baines, dummett, clyne
di maria, sanchez, fabregas, wanyama
aguero, sakho, costa
1ft 0.2in bank
Any suggestions ?
pva to dummet and berahino to austin -4
speak now or i'm pressing the buttonrest of defence?
shackell clyne naylor
the rest don't playok then i think
That is a pretty filthy hit right there
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Sorry dude. Just seems so unnecessary given we have a 2 week break now.Is this just to gain 0.1?
mainly to gain price rise on austin. Might just get yun and then have the money next week to get austin
scary having 2 qpr's thoughAre you expecting a return away to Newcastle? Or is Austin now so vital for the Leicester game (the best part of a month away!!!!) that you have to buy him now? I understand the price rise is nice but in this case it seems mental!
yeah true, austin is in form and when a striker is in form can score against anyone but I get what you are saying.
Will hold off and assess the situation
so easy just to want to make the transfer, hardest part is not doing it and being sensibleThis place doesn't help for that! ๐
btw... if you ARE expecting him to continue his form at Newcastle then off it's a good move. He may well do but Newcastle are bang in form and Austin's away stats having been too promising so far from what i understand
-4 before the start of an intl break sounds like a schoolboy
might wait but don't want to miss austin price rise
Any reason as to why Dummet's a better option over Yun right now?
Toon's fixtures turn pretty sour later on Gw15newcastle look like they can keep clean sheets, whilst qpr don't
Just PvA, Austin isn't going to mental away at Newcastle to cover the hit, and Berahino might even get a consolation pen at Chelsea
(Also your hit defender would be playing your hit forward)yep, only thing is I just wanted to take advantage of austin possible 0.3 price rise
I thought of that too (I have Berahino but it's just not worth it, still well early too
not sure what the stats say but dummett looks a goal threat every time i see him, assist threat too at lb. also been so impressed with him that i would back him to keep out santon
look's a good player. would get him if on wc or having a spare transfer
Santon can play RB as well so.
He aint got a sniff there!!!
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How does this sound:
Fabregas and Tadic --> Di Maria and Chadli/Downing (-4)
I have a gut feeling that Di Maria is going to explode now that a lot of people are losing the faith in him, Fab almost suspension time and could be injured... Too risky?Looks good - you have Costa already I assume?
Correct ๐
no need to do it. fab playing wba at home. tadic game with villa also
You're probably right.
Morning lads, would really appreciate some ideas for my team, cant think of anything.
2FTs
Krul
Clyne --- Baines --- Duff
Di Maria --- Siggy --- Fabregas --- Mane
Pelle --- Costa --- AgueroSubs: Gilks Dummet Hutton Marney
not sure about mane, long played well
Yeah, he'll be gone for Sanchez but I don't know how to fund him ๐
My plan coming into next gwk was to do Pelle - > Costa
I can afford Costa to rise 0.1 but no more than that. Is there any reason not to do it? My squad is
Begovic
Bertrand Rose Baines ( Duff Hutton )
Fabregas Siggy Chadli Sanchez ( Marney )
Aguero Sakho PelleHe's gonna rise sometime this week, I'm planning the same move and will wait till the day he's about to go up.
Has there been a reliable source found yer for predicting rises/falls?
I use fplstatistics.co.uk
Chadli is really starting to piss me off.
Him Fab Siggy and Sterling are going to be the only 4 players in the game I fear not owning after the break
get him
No way. He can't keep scoring daft goals surely.
He's worse than Yaya last season.
How?
Chadli's conversion rate for shots on target is ridiculous.
Scores proper goals though and actually attacks. Yaya ruined everyone with his run of fk's at the start of the season and pens with aguero off the pitch.
He's no Yaya. But has scored some daft goals. Nice strike today but yet again left all alone at the back post. So fortunate.
Yeah, this is why I'm torn far more than I was with Yaya (hence why he's worse in Muppet's sense of pissing some FPL players off). The stats suggest he can't keep this up, but when you watch Chadli he does seem dangerous.
Same. But I'm avoiding Spurs regardless of his goals.
Looking for ideas on transfers this week
Begovic
Chambers, Moore, Baines
Chadli, Fabregas, Tadic, Gylfi
Costa, Aguero, Pelle
Krul / Naylor / Wisdom / Marney
2 free transfers + £2.1m
Would like Austin or Sakho but can't really justify taking Pelle out before Villa.
Sanchez is killing me but he can wait i think.
Was thinking just Moore -> Azpilicueta or ReidA defensive transfer to ponder on over the break has to be the most boring conundrum next to watching Jay Leno stand-up
PvA get the frick outta my team
Have the overall rankings been updated yet? If so, I have scored 71 points (20 points over average?), and still have a red arrow? I'm in 5,261 place.
you scored 67
Correct, forgot about my deduction... Can I ask how you know that?
you told me your rank, then of the 10 or so people ranked 5,261 only 2 scored 71, of those 2 only one was called young pretender http://blog.tvguide.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/Jonathan_Creek.jpg
tbh i suspected it as a red arrow with that score does seem surprising, even a red with 67 is a slight surprise.Nice! How did you search my rank though? Sorry for all the questions, just never tried this before!
Average amongst Top 10 was around 68 I believe.
They have bee updated.Sounds about right. I scored 72 and moved from 1.9k to 1.7k.
Sell ADM or Fabregas?
For who?
Maria
Any news about Steven Taylor?
Just the injury.
What's your view? Kinda thinking the spot is his with Dummett moved inside from left back you'd imagine Taylor would come back in.
Newcastle have been so much more solid.I thought he's done well so I'd back him to keep his spot. He is injury prone though. I'm trying to weigh up the gamble, I don't really want Yun.
Thoughts on De Gea --> Krul / Heaton and Fabregas --> Sanchez?
De Gea, Gilks
Baines, Bertrand, Chambers, Hutton, Wisdom
Fabregas, Sterling, Sigurdsson, Chadli, Marney
Costa, Aguero, Pelle
0.2 ITB. 2 FT.
REPOST:
A) Clyne+Bertrand+Barkley>Coleman+Azpi+Chadli -4
B) Clyne+Bertrand+Barkley>Caulker+Azpi+Walcott -4
C) Bertrand>Azpi this week Clyne>Caulker and Barkley>Walcott next week for free
this is where im at atm with transfers
A) leaves my defense as coleman, azpi, baines, chambers, duff
midfield of di maria, fab, siggy, chadli, boyd
B) defense baines, azpi, caulker, chambers, duff
midfield of di maria, fab, siggy, walcott, duff
C) same as b but takes an extra week
thoughts?
Guzan
Baines Clyne Dummet
Sigurdsson Di Maria Sanchez Fabregas
Welbeck Aguero Pelle
Bench: Gilks, Wisdom, Marney, Moore
2FT, 0.0ITB
Fabregas and Costa, one yellow card away from a one-game suspension. I believe Pelle is as well. Which road should I go down?
Road 1:
This week:
Moore>Neil Taylor
Pelle>Zamora
frees up 3.1M
Next week:
Clyne>Duff
4.3M to upgrade Welbeck to Costa, Marney to Sterling or even Sigurdsson to Hazard
Road 2:
This week:
Marney>Sterling
Pelle>Zamora
Welbeck>Sakho
-4
Next week:
Clyne>AzpilicuetaWhich one?
1) Taylor, Welbeck, Marney, 4.3M ITB next week
Can upgrade Marney, Welbeck or Sigurdsson if I want
2) Azpilicueta, Sakho, Sterling, 0.5M ITB next week
Sanchez's goal today was his only shot in the game.
yep he hardly touched it first half, second half better but way off his usual standard
Compared to Hazard's 4 SoT, it kinda hurts
didnt watch the sunderland game but i imagine it was the same there. think home - away split is still valid
Good point.
Swansea away was always going to be tough though, I expected nothing from him and Welbz today , came in very handy
3 BAPs. I can't emphasize how ridiculous the system is.
if he had 5 shots would it have made him more worthy? arguably less worthy. do agree that there were better candidates for 3bps though even if him and ox did make most things happen for them
Yes, more involvement should equal more BAPs. Seems simple enough logic to me. Mangala getting 2bps yesterday beats all I've ever seen though. No idea what he did to earn those.
so annoying that he got 3baps, he did nothing apart from one tap in. expect more than 1 attempt on goal and 2 touches in the box for a guy to get the 3baps, especially when 2 others also score...
.....and he got booked.
Bring the BAP judges back!!!
I still argue they were equally flawed Arteta , Etherington and Barry Ferguson were the darlings of the bap man
When do the price rises kick in? 45 mins?
Yessir, between 10:30-43
Pelle to Austin for free?
No way, not even for +4 ๐
Not for me mate, would'nt wet my feet w/ that one
But Pelle has no shots in his last 3 games. How does he expect to score? Lol
Playing against an atrocious Villa side w/ Cissohko to boot
not this week
Will Dummet keep his place?? , need a cheap change for O'Shea
Yes. He can't do anything wrong right now. Been impeccable at CB, and Pardew is loving him. Should go back to LB when Taylor returns i think
Cheers
Why's everyone still up? Stick another one out or bed?
Not everyone on the internet is in the same timezone as you ๐
๐ yeah, I suppose...enjoy
Insomnia
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You can hardly blame Charles N'Zogbia because you are still up
I've been working from home recently due to illness so naturally I go to bed later and get up later. And MOTD & The Apprentice was on ๐
Lol every cloud....
Forster
Baines Clyne Chambers
Sanchez Fabregas Siggy Chadli
Aguero Pelle Sakho
McCarthy Downing Wisdom Moore
0.7 ITB. Got rid of Costa last week to fund Sanchez and Baines which paid off but now I want Costa back. Any ideas how to do it?
