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6 December 2014 681 comments
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We place our faith in a couple of midweek goalscorers and Tottenham’s Danish maestro in this week’s attempt to get the better of Paddy.

First up, we pay visit to Villa Park, where the hosts entertain fellow strugglers Leicester. Paul Lambert’s side are now on a four-match unbeaten run, with just two goals conceded over that period, whilst talisman Christian Benteke is starting to find his form after firing the winner at Palace on Tuesday. Paddy are prepared to offer 25/1 on the Belgian to notch two or more goals and the hosts to earn a clean sheet, we’ll make this our bet of the week and shell out £4.

Our attentions turn to Anfield next as Liverpool go in search of a third consecutive win. Steven Gerrard was amongst the goals in Tuesday’s triumph at Leicester and with their confidence up, the Reds will fancy their chances of keeping out a Sunderland side with just two goals to their name in the last four. With Paddy preparing to offer 5/1 on a Gerrard goal and a Liverpool clean sheet, we hand over a further £3 for the Merseyside match.

The final bet is kept for an all-London clash at the Lane, as Spurs play host to Palace. After blanking at the Bridge on Wednesday evening, Christian Eriksen will be desperate to return to the form that saw him net in back-to-back matches prior to the midweek Chelsea showdown. Paddy are offering 11/2 on an Eriksen goal and Tottenham clean sheet and we’ll throw our final £3 their way for this one.

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  1. Kevtheotter
    11 years, 10 months ago

    I feel like my team is just where and happy with my captain... Hmmm I'm suspicious

    1. Kevtheotter
      11 years, 10 months ago

      I want it to be*

    2. And we all have legs
      11 years, 10 months ago

      That normally means Red Arrow incoming

  2. Skipdipper
    11 years, 10 months ago

    Looks fine to me

  3. Rolls-Royce
    11 years, 10 months ago

    Can i have RMT/10 guys??

    Fabianski
    Caulker Baines Hutton
    Sanchez Hazard Eriksen Siggy
    Aguero(c) Costa(vc) Austin

    Elliot Boyd Chambers Duff*

    0FT , 0.0m

    Any changes required??

    1. BigManBakar
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      11 years, 10 months ago

      Looks good, although the defense is a bit iffy. 9/10 for me. 🙂

      1. Rolls-Royce
        11 years, 10 months ago

        Cheers TFF! Looking to get a Chelsea def for Baines after the R's game.

    2. Saniul
      11 years, 10 months ago

      Very similar front 7 to me, Rooney/Costa being the only difference.
      Just that I'd play Chambers ahead of Caulker.

      8/10.

      1. Rolls-Royce
        11 years, 10 months ago

        I did Roo>Costa by the way. Cheers!

    3. mookie
      11 years, 10 months ago

      Looks good.
      I’d play Chambers over Caulker.

      1. Rolls-Royce
        11 years, 10 months ago

        😯 Caulker is more likely to get points i guess. You can say i bought Caulker for this game only!

        1. mookie
          11 years, 10 months ago

          Arsenal got 4 CSs in the last 6 GWs.

    4. Cheeseoid
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      11 years, 10 months ago

      I would play Chambers ahead of Baines. Nice team

      1. Rolls-Royce
        11 years, 10 months ago

        Cheers cheeseoid ! But i think bot are les likely for a shutout so going with my 6th mid-fielder 😉 .

  4. Saniul
    11 years, 10 months ago

    Did my first drunk transfer of the season, sold a player who I was priming as my only real differential.
    Bye bye Oscar. 🙁

    Now, for this week, my XI is like.

    Adrian,
    Azpi, Hutton, Chambers,
    Hazard, Sanchez, Eriksen, Sigurdsson,
    Aguero (c), Austin, Rooney.

    Fine enough for the week?

    1. 32chickens
      11 years, 10 months ago

      still drunk?
      whats your bench like

      1. Saniul
        11 years, 10 months ago

        Boyd, Yun, Dummett.
        Honestly, I'm much better now.

        1. 32chickens
          11 years, 10 months ago

          decent subs
          fine enough for w/e imo
          good luck

          1. Saniul
            11 years, 10 months ago

            Cheers. 🙂

    2. BigManBakar
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      11 years, 10 months ago

      Good to go. Eriksen can make that transfer pay off though.Beware next time!

      1. Saniul
        11 years, 10 months ago

        To be honest though, Oscar ➡ Eriksen, and Rooney ➡ Costa was my planned transfers until Rooney got fit.

    3. mookie
      11 years, 10 months ago

      Yup, nice team. G2G

  5. Catilo
    11 years, 10 months ago

    Defences are Guzan, Baines, Terry, Chambers (Duff*, Saylor)
    0.6 ITB
    Looking forward next GW to upgrade bench. Who are better option in budget bracket besides wisdom & hutton?

    1. TH3LITE
      11 years, 10 months ago

      Which one of the following should I keep in the bench?

      Bartley (vs WHU)
      Hutton (vs LEI)
      Wisdom (vs HUL)
      Yun (BUR)

      1. Ne0
        11 years, 10 months ago

        Wisdom

        1. Ne0
          11 years, 10 months ago

          Sorry, didn't see you were asking who to bench. Bartley imo.

      2. Catilo
        11 years, 10 months ago

        Bartley

    2. Woy of the Wovers
      11 years, 10 months ago

      I have Cameron but I'm not yet convinced he's nailed on.

  6. filobiz
    11 years, 10 months ago

    Yes yes I know the rule, but surely we're not playing bainez thus week are we? Baines chadli jedinak - bench one!

    Thanks for input.

    1. Hamstergod
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      11 years, 10 months ago

      With Mirallas around Baines isn't the best option, although he can still get a penalty or even a cs, if they choose a very defensive approach.

      I guess Jedinak seems the best to bench from those.

  7. oven
    11 years, 10 months ago

    Who to bench:

    Bertrand or Wisdom?

    Or FT:

    Bertrand > Azpi

    1. Saniul
      11 years, 10 months ago

      Use the FT, pal.

      1. Dogba
        11 years, 10 months ago

        +1

    2. Ne0
      11 years, 10 months ago

      FT. Also may be go for Terry/Cahill if you can afford

    3. oven
      11 years, 10 months ago

      Alright, thanks guys. First drunken transfer coulda been worse. Went with Azpi for the extra cash.

  8. Higuita
    11 years, 10 months ago

    Who will get more points this GW, Kane or Bony?

    1. chocolove
      11 years, 10 months ago

      Kane

      1. Woy of the Wovers
        11 years, 10 months ago

        ESBO agrees.

        1. 32chickens
          11 years, 10 months ago

          wow
          i'm with bones -whu will give chances and he'll snap them up

      2. chocolove
        11 years, 10 months ago

        Hopefully his first ever double figure at FPL today 😛

        1. Woy of the Wovers
          11 years, 10 months ago

          I'd settle for 8.

    2. Saniul
      11 years, 10 months ago

      I think it will be Kane, if he starts.

      1. chocolove
        11 years, 10 months ago

        99%, adebayor is unfit

  9. Woy of the Wovers
    11 years, 10 months ago

    Betting odds - courtesy of ESBO - gives me the following ranking of defenders : Chambers/Hutton/Clyne/Trippier/Cameron.

    1. Saniul
      11 years, 10 months ago

      I would play Trippier ahead of Clyne this week, though.

      1. Woy of the Wovers
        11 years, 10 months ago

        Thanks, but I'll stick with my original line-up. Always a bit of a punt when choosing defenders.

    2. 32chickens
      11 years, 10 months ago

      computer don't have hunches.....
      i also would play trippy...

      1. Woy of the Wovers
        11 years, 10 months ago

        What use are hunches?

        1. Woy of the Wovers
          11 years, 10 months ago

          I should clarify, though, that these are based on betting odds. Actual money is being placed on these bets by lots of people with "hunches"

          1. Respect My Authoritah
            11 years, 10 months ago

            Odds don't reflect the true probability though unfortunately. They more represent what more people are betting on

            1. Woy of the Wovers
              11 years, 10 months ago

              Wisdom of crowds? Or Groupthink?

  10. januzki
    11 years, 10 months ago

    Should I do Fab > Eriksen as I already have Haz & Costa as Chelsea cover? yes or no?

    1. Ne0
      11 years, 10 months ago

      No, save FT for this week.

  11. 3 years & counting
    11 years, 10 months ago

    RMT please guys

    Foster
    Chambers, Azpilicueta, Hutton
    Sanchez, Hazard, Downing, Siggy
    Aguero, Costa, Austin

    Krul, Boyd, Baines, Duff

    Thoughts?

    Score out of 10? Suggestions to improve would be much appreciated.

    1. Sooda
      11 years, 10 months ago

      Honestly, that is a pretty good team IMO... 8 /10 at least. Ive got same front line and your midf is much better (mine is Downing, Siggy, Sterling, Fab, Tadic on bench)

      1. 3 years & counting
        11 years, 10 months ago

        Cheers for the reply.

        You got any suggestions to improve my team?

        1. Sooda
          11 years, 10 months ago

          Not really haha. Only things I can think of are Baines (or Azpi)> a cheaper def and upgrade Austin, maybe to Bony... but Baines has too much potential at both ends and Azpi gets them CS's. Perhaps someone with more imagination could suggest something better!

    2. Ne0
      11 years, 10 months ago

      Very good team. 9/10.

    3. Ne0
      11 years, 10 months ago

      May be Baines first sub. I think Baines is more likely to get attacking returns than Boyd.

      1. 3 years & counting
        11 years, 10 months ago

        Cheers for the replies.

  12. Game...Blouses
    11 years, 10 months ago

    Pick two: Fabregas(NEW), Siggy(WHM), Downing(SWA)

    1. mookie
      11 years, 10 months ago

      Fabregas and Downing

    2. royals forever
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      11 years, 10 months ago

      Fab and Siggy

    3. Game...Blouses
      11 years, 10 months ago

      Haha, I was thinking Siggy and Downing. Clueless now

      1. Jax
        11 years, 10 months ago

        Benching fabregas is careless

      2. dinomyte
        11 years, 10 months ago

        I'm playing Siggy & Downing....although I have Hazard as well. I just looked at Siggy's stats and he hasn't put up points on the road since gw 1 which is crazy. If you are a numbers guy play Fab & Downing. Who are your other mids?

        1. Game...Blouses
          11 years, 10 months ago

          Didn't even see a spark from Fabs last game, seems like Mo is playing him deeper. Also have Tadic and Sanchez

        2. Game...Blouses
          11 years, 10 months ago

          Have you seen Downing's home record?

  13. royals forever
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    11 years, 10 months ago

    Who do you think is more likely to start for Man City this GW

    Kolarov or Clichy

    1. mookie
      11 years, 10 months ago

      Clichy

    2. Sooda
      11 years, 10 months ago

      Think Kolarov is injured .. ?

    3. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      11 years, 10 months ago

      Hard to say with the midweek game coming up.
      Team news has Kolarov currently.

      1. mookie
        11 years, 10 months ago

        Who’s doing the team news?

      2. Woy of the Wovers
        11 years, 10 months ago

        Ooooh!!!

  14. Sooda
    11 years, 10 months ago

    Guys should I play

    1)Bartley (WHU away),or
    2)Bertrand (MAN U at home), or
    3)Wisdon (Hull away)

    ... as my 3rd defender

    MANY THANKS

    1. royals forever
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      11 years, 10 months ago

      3

      1. Sooda
        11 years, 10 months ago

        Thanks... was leaning that or Bartley.. Wisdom it is

    2. 3 years & counting
      11 years, 10 months ago

      3

      1. Sooda
        11 years, 10 months ago

        Wisdom it is 🙂 thanks!

    3. Ne0
      11 years, 10 months ago

      Logically 3. But honestly think Soton can get a CS against ManU so 2.

      1. Sooda
        11 years, 10 months ago

        oooh. Dont confuse me! I shall have to mull over that.

        1. Ne0
          11 years, 10 months ago

          Of course I may be biased because I am starting Bertrand. Just go with your guts!

  15. kenzo.
    11 years, 10 months ago

    coleman OR boyd..... need to start one?

    1. Heels_Over_Head
      11 years, 10 months ago

      Boyd I think, as that's my order of them on my bench (Boyd 1st, Coleman 2nd)

      1. kenzo.
        11 years, 10 months ago

        haha i wish i had that luxury... i have naylor suspended

        1. Heels_Over_Head
          11 years, 10 months ago

          well, I'm playing Baines, its not all luxury for me... but will be back on my 4-3-3 kick next week I think

          1. kenzo.
            11 years, 10 months ago

            yeah even im playing baines..... i have sanchez, you have mirallas.... and i have zamora as your third striker while i have zamora..... iv decided to play the 4-3-3 till the Jan wildcard..... not convinced of a third striker just yet.... kane looks tempting though

            1. kenzo.
              11 years, 10 months ago

              you have bony while i have zamora i meant

  16. Heels_Over_Head
    11 years, 10 months ago

    According to RMT

    seems the best thing I can do with my 2FTs next week if no one is injured is

    Bony -> Austin
    Myhill -> Hart

    that's just crazy talk

    1. BigManBakar
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      11 years, 10 months ago

      The RMT is crap,imo.

      1. Heels_Over_Head
        11 years, 10 months ago

        i view it as just another voice to consider, sometimes handy

        convinced me to get Foster/Myhill in goal for 1st half of season which has been just fine

        1. BigManBakar
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          11 years, 10 months ago

          I think the member stats are much more useful, and allow one to get ahead of the curve. Downing being a perfect example. The RMT, on the other hand, is very slow to adapt to team form and player form. For example, it had Lovren as one of the highest ranked defenders for much of the early part of the season

          1. Heels_Over_Head
            11 years, 10 months ago

            yeah... Liverpool defense has been overrated too long in too many places

            i was blocked from members area for first few months of season (it was censored in country i'm in, not sure why, and apparently they weren't either as the censor has been lifted)... so i have a lot to do to catch up on members tables

            i really want to downgrade hazard to someone else so i can get double chelsea defense... BUT, looks like it is unwise to do for the time being... can find not justification to jump to anyone that's cheaper than Eden and Fab

            1. BigManBakar
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              11 years, 10 months ago

              By any chance, do you live in the UAE? I know it was banned, for quite a while, over there

              I wouldn't do that. Hazard is a great pick. A quick look at the members stats will tell you that 🙂

  17. rozzo
    11 years, 10 months ago

    Good to go? 1 free transfer, 0.1 itb

    Guzan
    Clyne Chambers Baines
    Downing Fabregas Siggy Sanchez
    Costa Bony Aguero

    Gilks Boyd Hutton Wisdom

    The Villa double up at the back is not worth it is it?

    1. Sooda
      11 years, 10 months ago

      Tough one one Clyne/Hutton ... As a Leicester supporter I think we are struggling a bit right now and a Villa double up could be worth it... but as has been pointed out to me, Soton do have potential to keep a CS vs Manu.. so Id stick with that lineup... v good team too, explosive front line

      Out of interest how have you found it have Gilks as a non playing GK? I started that way (Begovic being other one) and changed a few weeks ago so I now have Krul/Foster. Did not like the lack of flexibility, though it does free up 0.5 Mill. I even had Albrighton as bench fodder from day 1 (i did expect him to play more tbh. Anyway that was a mistake, subbed him out this week

      1. rozzo
        11 years, 10 months ago

        Cheers mate, well I had two free transfers and didn't really want to do anything so I swapped Heaton for Guzan last night, that's why I have Gilks.

        To be fair I have had quite a few keepers this season, I Krul twice, Mannone, Heaton etc. It's best just to stick with one though and I like Villas fixture's.

        Good luck to Leicester

  18. Outatime
    11 years, 10 months ago

    Sorry for the repost, but unsure what to do with this team?
    Thinking Baines + Taylor --> Azpi + Cresswell

    Fabianski - Krul
    Clyne - Baines - Taylor - Dummett - Chambers
    Sanchez - Yaya - Downing - Siggy - Boyd
    Berahino - Aguero - Austin

    All feedback appreciated.

    1. Heels_Over_Head
      11 years, 10 months ago

      look at Baines upcoming fixtures... why would you get rid now?

  19. Kerrazy
    11 years, 10 months ago

    Krul
    Baines Chambers Azpili
    Sanchez Yaya(vc) Siggy Hazard
    Kun(c) Austin Kane

    Elliott SDavis Wisdom Duff

    1ft. 0.9m.

    A)Krul>Heaton/Guzan/Pantilimon/Adrian
    B)play elliott and, save ft

    1. Saniul
      11 years, 10 months ago

      Krul to Guzan might be worth it IMO.

  20. lachyas
    11 years, 10 months ago

    Who to bench out of Baines, Chambers, Azpi, Hutton, Chadli and Siggy?

    1. Woy of the Wovers
      11 years, 10 months ago

      Siggy.

    2. Heels_Over_Head
      11 years, 10 months ago

      the Chad

  21. HurriKane
    11 years, 10 months ago

    40 points above rival. Whats the best tactic?

    Play it safe with costa or proceed with a bony or benteke with spare cash during festive period

    1. mookie
      11 years, 10 months ago

      Too early for those kind of tactics imo

    2. Respect My Authoritah
      11 years, 10 months ago

      No tactic to be considered at this point, 40 is absolutely nothing. Play the game as if u have no rival

    3. kennethrhcp
      11 years, 10 months ago

      40 points is a nice lead but if I was 40points down & had 3 gmwks left i'd still fell i'd a shot @ winning the lge.

      play away as normal, did you well until now

    4. Dogba
      11 years, 10 months ago

      Keep playing the way you've done I guess, I wouldn't care too much about the 40 point lead, it's nothing.

      That said I would not go into the festive period without Costa!

  22. Mr Stubborn
    11 years, 10 months ago

    I have Ben Foster as GK.

    Would you play:

    A. Wisdom (Hull Away)
    B. Bartley (West Ham Away)

    Cheers

    1. 3 years & counting
      11 years, 10 months ago

      B

  23. Peggi
    11 years, 10 months ago

    best midfielder below 10.2?

    1. Respect My Authoritah
      11 years, 10 months ago

      Ramsey 😉

      Just got him in on the basis Giroud should be starting

    2. Woy of the Wovers
      11 years, 10 months ago

      Hazard?

      1. Peggi
        11 years, 10 months ago

        he's 10.3 unfortunately

    3. Saniul
      11 years, 10 months ago

      I think Eriksen, Oscar and Sterling could all be worth more than their price in the next few weeks.

    4. Heels_Over_Head
      11 years, 10 months ago

      i'd like to know best below 9.7 (between 9.7 and 10.2, its Fab or Fab)

      can't figure out if there's a decent case for Silva (once healthy) or Sterling to replace in-form Haz... so far, seems not... which leaves me nothing to do

      1. Saniul
        11 years, 10 months ago

        Eriksen, Oscar, Sterling, fit Silva?

        1. Heels_Over_Head
          11 years, 10 months ago

          Eriksen - not convinced Tottenham has found consistency yet; also he scores more when you think he won't and less when you think he will (potential to be this season's Lukaku)

          Oscar - looking to triple Chelsea with Costa & 2 defs, no room

          Sterling - feel like he's much more useful with Sturridge; I fear Balotelli coming back into the mix and destroying current nascent harmony while Sturridge looks to be out until mid-January... mabye

          Silva when healthy - leading candidate but more rotation risk than Haz by a bit, and can't afford to bring him in only to watch him get injured again... biggest temptation as I do like those ManC fixtures

    5. Nickofoz
      11 years, 10 months ago

      ADM when fit.

  24. JJO
    11 years, 10 months ago

    Bertrand and Bony to Terry and Kane for -4?

    1. Saniul
      11 years, 10 months ago

      No way.

    2. Respect My Authoritah
      11 years, 10 months ago

      Yes to the second part. Bertrand to Terry for - 4 seems silly to me

      1. JJO
        11 years, 10 months ago

        I have some crazy feeling that Terry will score vs Newcastle and would want Che ded next week too
        But you guys are probably right',thanks

    3. Dogba
      11 years, 10 months ago

      I would do this with Austin and Azp instead of Terry and Kane. If you can afford?

      1. Dogba
        11 years, 10 months ago

        Of course you can afford, math is not my strong suit this early.

        1. JJO
          11 years, 10 months ago

          Azpi is so last gw 🙂
          Thanks man

  25. Saniul
    11 years, 10 months ago

    Ah, if only Benteke scores a brace this week, I'll blame it on the United medical team for getting Rooney fit so fast. -_-

    1. Respect My Authoritah
      11 years, 10 months ago

      Stick a quid on the fantasy special to make it a win win

      1. Saniul
        11 years, 10 months ago

        Benteke? Or Rooney?

  26. Green Arrow
    11 years, 10 months ago

    Most of this teams this week feel too safe and template..I think something is big is going to happen 😛

    1. Saniul
      11 years, 10 months ago

      Exactly why I got in Eriksen even when I didn't need to.

    2. Aussie_Toon_Lad
      11 years, 10 months ago

      Kane hattrick. Bookmark it 😀

  27. John78
    11 years, 10 months ago

    No pressing transfers. 1FT- PVA to Terry or Az?

    Can anyone tell me why Terry does not attract bonus points this season? Thanks! 😀

    1. Dogba
      11 years, 10 months ago

      Azp.

      Terry attracts decent bonus... but Azp is an absolute bonus whore. He hovers it all up 😀

      1. TorresMagic™
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • Has Moderation Rights
        11 years, 10 months ago

        Congrats on your great score last GW.
        Missed the deadline for the Community Round Up 🙁

        1. Dogba
          11 years, 10 months ago

          Morning TM! Thanks, one of those weeks where everything just went my way. Just the shot in the arm I needed after slowly falling then WC-ing 😀

          1. TorresMagic™
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • Has Moderation Rights
            11 years, 10 months ago

            Great rank. Big PB coming up. 🙂

      2. John78
        11 years, 10 months ago

        thanks!

  28. adp1113
    11 years, 10 months ago

    Which 1 to bench from:

    A) Baines
    B) Chambers
    C) Bertrand

    1. Saniul
      11 years, 10 months ago

      C.

      1. mookie
        11 years, 10 months ago

        +1

    2. Dogba
      11 years, 10 months ago

      C.

    3. kennethrhcp
      11 years, 10 months ago

      you cant bench baines... right?

      C just

    4. Heels_Over_Head
      11 years, 10 months ago

      c

    5. The 12th Man
      11 years, 10 months ago

      C

  29. The 12th Man
    11 years, 10 months ago

    RMT
    Guzan
    Baines, Azpi,Clyne
    Sanchez, Hazard, Downing, Siggy
    Aguero(c)Bony, Austin

    McCarthy, Boyd, Duff, Moore
    0 FT £ 4m itb

    1. MARVELLUS
      11 years, 10 months ago

      8.5 out of 10.

    2. Saniul
      11 years, 10 months ago

      7/10.

      * Don't see many CS in defence.
      * Front 7 is template, mostly.

      1. The 12th Man
        11 years, 10 months ago

        Thanks. I'm going to use my spare cash to get a better bench and also maybe get Rooney.
        Template is good

  30. MARVELLUS
    11 years, 10 months ago

    What to do with my 2 FT's?
    Hate to have rotation risks in my team, so anything better than Chadli out for Downing? Boring I know. .. Seems Chadli may not start. Happy to use both transfers if needed.

    Guzan
    Chambers Baines Bertrand ( Wisdom, NTaylor )
    Siggy Fabregas Sanchez Chadli (Marney )
    Costa Aguero Austin.