QPR’s home hitman hogs the array of impressive numbers on show from the weekend, ably assisted by stellar showings from Tottenham’s Harry Kane and Christian Eriksen. Elsewhere in our regular members’ statistical digest, we examine how Man City’s tactical tweaks influenced two of their key midfielders and analyse how a pair of returning United assets are hinting at major hauls as their minutes begin to build.
whats happens if my captain and vice dont play :')
U get nothing doubled. (VC) should always be as nailed as they come...
Since postponements screwed me last year my VC is always from a different match than my C.
Nice little tip IMO.
Liverpool coverage from here.
Discuss.
Fawning and sychophantic, generally.
Stay well clear of defence, sterling is an option, stay clear of the others IMO.
Coutinho?
Not for me, is wasteful.
Staying away.
Sterling is on my watchlist - but thats it at this stage.
Get a defender maybe.
Badger, Can't seem to see a decent move and I've got 2 ft's. 1.5m itb
Anything you suggest?
Foster
Naylor Baines Clyne
Eriksen Siggy Yaya Fab Hazard.
Bony Ings or Austin.
Krul Wisdom Jenkinson Ing/Aust
Getting a replacement for Krul is my plan atm.Toughie. Maybe Jenks out to Zab?
Cheers, Sound move but... with the risk of rotation Zab just doesn't strike me as a safe bet.
Is Siggy to Cazorla affordable?
Yes, as is Nasri.
Both have been tempting.
If Siggy is fit I'd be happy holding but Carzola is looking back to his best.If Siggy is still a doubt by the weekend id definitely get Cazorla. You have Yaya for City cover and no Arsenal cover. Bringing in Caz before QPR looks your best bet. Maybe even captaining him
Yeah, thanks A(rchie), your right, I need Cazorla much more than Nasri.
Would you do Siggy to Caz anyway, I'm not losing value as I sold him a month or so ago and bought back at 6.8m.
I'll lose Bony shortly so was quite keen to keep him.
foster to hart
Can't afford. I'd use Krul at the same price anyway.
Foster 4.6m but I only get 4.5m for him, so .1m short.
if i were u, i would then replace ings or siggy (because u got bony already).
i too have 2ft and still have no idea what yet to doCheers, got a few more days to chew over that move.
Who would you rather have this GW:
Giroud or Cazorla?
Giroud personally... reckon he'll score another brace...
Might captain him too...
giroud without a doubt
Giroud; and it's not close
Will Austin or silva rise tonight?
nope
Hello hello hello 🙂
Would like to get an opinion please.
Foster - Krul
Zaba - Clyne - Naylor - Hutton - Yun
Hazard - Yaya - Siggy - Eriksen - Downing
Costa - Bony - Austin
A) Costa ---> Benteke
B) Siggy ---> To someone
C) Costa ---> Giroud
D) Save FTWait and see how tomorrow goes.
Sound advice, cheers.
If u decide u wanna get rid of costa for either of them two, then I own them both but prefer benteke for his nailed on ness, pens and fixtures. I wouldn't get rid of siggy at all unless ruled out for a spell....
Didn't know Benteke was on Pens. Great news! Thanks dude. Yeah I'm apprehensive about getting rid of Siggy as I had him since the start.
how come that people doubt Baines, who scored similar to Ivanovic (actually slightly better)?
Both played same amount of minutes and surely Everton will start keeping clean sheets at some stage?
he has way more points than Zabaleta, who seems to be rested every now and then.
Baines is only trailing a SOU duo.He's had a bad patch so people are on the anti wagon. He will 100% come good again though, for me he stays.
same here.
I have Hart, Azpi, Baines.
thinking about upgrading one of Chambers/ Dummer / Wisdom to either Terry or Zab.
Its about owning him or any other player at that right time though. Those who ditched done the right thing. Once he starts firing in we will jump on.
But if he fires 15 points next game or whichever game, ure already too late. Better to be ahead of the curve. Yes if you took him out 6 weeks ago and brought him back now then that would have been great but u couldn't predict that. It's not worth the transfers in and out. For me he's always got the most potential out of any defender.
Any guesses as to who will be rested on Boxing Day?
van Persie?
Sánchez?Falcao . not rvp
You reckon? Wilson will probably start over one of the two, can see Mata on the bench with Di María in his place.
rooney
wilsonn...rvp
boxing dayand then for spurs game :
mata
rooney....falcaoDepends on how Newcastle goes really, if we can get van Persie off around 60 again he might start again against Spurs.
+1
I'm not saying your wrong but dropping an expensive loan signing after he finally recovers from injury and scores ? .
He played the full 90 minutes against Villa and van Gaal has already said he can't play twice in a week, van Gaal should save him for Spurs.
Did not see that quote sorry .
Not having a go, just saying 😉
van Gaal won't want to overplay Falcao so soon, after all the frustration so far we need him fit for the new year.
Reckon there will be a few spanners thrown in unexpected. Got a feeling Costa might.
With Rvp off after 60 I expect him too play. With Sanchez looking tired today I expect him to get a rest.
Great insight.
Well it's stating the obvious but he asked....
Sanchez b/c they are playing QPR
Can I save the FT this week?
Hart
Baines Azpi Wisdom
Sanchez Yaya Hazard Siggy
Bony Giroud(c) Austin
Elliot - Boyd Duff Caulker
Playing Wisdom is a worry but can't see a worthy transfer to fix it...Looks good to me
looks awsome mate
wish i cud afford ur midfield n defence !It's funny you say that, cos so many people on here have 2m+ more than me ITB, which is depressing...
Definitely save.
Looks good Zep,
Wisdom or Caulker but Wisdom seems the pick.
Duff would be the one to shift but no obvious options better than Wis/Caulk.
Most important player to own for the next 3 GWs?
Austin IMO...
At least another 3 goals in the next 3, I reckon...Even in the away games? Good to hear considering I'm an owner. Anyone else Zep?
You think?
Absolutely... 2 great home games and Arsenal, who are hardly solid atthe back...
Austin is on fire, what's not to like?
Hopefully benteke! Maybe yaya if he doesn't get booked though.....
Might get him in as previous post. Own Yaya, anyone else?
Diego Costa
Controversial. No way is he starting all 3 in the first place.
Are we thinking Zab and Clichy for boxing day and Sagna and Kol for home Burnley game?
So what's the word on Siggy? I'd love to keep him for Villa at home, if he's not injured.
DDG
Clichy Clyne Hutton
Siggy Hazard(C) Yaya Sanchez
Austin RVP Sakho
Hamer Boyd Wisdom Yun
1FT, 2.7M in bank
1 - Sakho--->Benteke/Giroud/Kane
2 - Siggy--->Silva
3 - Yun ---> O'Shea (play him over Hutton)1 - Benteke
Or save.
Which of the following is a better combo for the next 2-3 weeks?
a) Sanchez & Sakho
or
b) Silva & Giroud
b imo
Cheers, was thinking the same.
Hello fellow DZers
Help appreciated, what would you do with this bunch - 1FT, £1.4 ITB
Szyczesney / Given
Baines / Ivan / Zab / Clyne / Dummet
Fab / Sanchez / Siggy / Downing / Ameobi
Austin / Costa / Bony
thanks in advanceDowngrade one of Ivan or Baines. Upgrade Fab to Yaya or Hazard.
Thanks for the tip. might consider it,
Turn Baines + Ameobi into O'Shea and someone punchy (can you get Silva?)
2FT 0.5 itb
Guzan
Baines Zaba Wisdom Dummett Duff*
Sanchez Haz Yaya Eriksen Siggy
Costa Austin Sakho
a) Sakho Duff to Kane Debuchy/Jones
b) Baines Sakho to Debuchy/Jones Benteke
c) Duff to O'Shea
Is there any chance/risk of Giroud rising again tonight?
Really??? 🙁
Would you save FT in this case?
Pantilimon/Elliot
Baines, Hutton, Bertrand
Silva, Oscar, Hazard, Sánchez
Kane, Bony, van Persie
(Wanyama, Duff, Yun)
0.2 ITBYes, great team, and I need your captain pick so I don't fail again!
Im going with RVP i think. Hazard my other consideration.
i agree newcastle looks shaky at the mo
van Persie has been so frustrating for me, owned him for the past 4 games, captained him in his two blanks 🙁
Not too sure whether to opt for him again.
Bony > Maxim Tsigalko 😉
I wish!
Just signed Radslaw KaluznyLets see your team ?
---------Tsigalko Skalidis
--------Doni Kerr Aghahowa
--------------Kaluzny
Bellini Rustico West Okoronkwo
--------------Chiotis
Only finishing first season with Atalanta currently
Want VDVClass team . Skalidis can be a pain in the arse it usually takes me a while to convince him to go anywhere . Andrey Milevski is one of my favourite players too
Mine too, He got pinched from me as well. Nikiforenko too
Zauri and Zenoni got pinched from me, didn't want to sell
You used the money wisely though and I hate when that happens . I'm playing 03/04 I went on holiday for a few days as Celtic manager and the board sold Larsson for 5 million
looks sweet
i wud save only really a Azpi / I van move i cud tempt u with
ps - did u buy silva before his haul if so what made u choose silva or nasri
i picked nasri becos of all the hype - just wntd to understand your view between the two?I picked him before his haul. I just really rate him and always have. Nasri only ever had one good season. The one before City brought him and he had pens.
I would like to see Baines to Zaba eventuakly but good for this week
I would transfer duff out, need your bench to be playing in case of rotation.
Solid team, I reckon you can save...
I'm considering Oscar out this week, I've been disappointed with him for what he costs.
Yeh i had planned on him out for Ramsey but then he got injured 🙁
I have a little more than you itb D1Sable, what do you think about him to ADM?
I just looked at options out for him and he crossed my mind, i'm not sure he sort of went off the boil and united see to be efficient at the mo rather than big scoring. Could work out though. I want Downing but seem stupid to bring him in against Chelsea then Arsenal.
Whats your team?Sorry, watching a film. It's in the mods league. Ads are over. 🙂
If Costa returns another mediocre score tomorrow I'm considering the following for an 8 point hit:
Costa to Kane
Boyd to Silva
Duff to Zabaleta
Opinions please...Looks good 1 solid pick for 3 solid picks!
You know what will happen as soon as I drop Costa though!
Just do think he is worth the money at the moment. Absolute average returns at the moment. Just think the funds could be distributed so much better.
Would potentially leave the defender swap to week after to avoid the further 4 point hit.I personally don't think he's worth it at the moment. I may be proved wrong tomorrow but I doubt it at stoke. He just seems rubbish for assists, bps and bookings plus no pens. If u can hold off on the defender, can u field 3 at the back?
I currently have Ivanovic Baines, Chambers and Yun at the back also. So hopefully... Just depends on the Kosceilny situation and any potential rotation... Baines is testing me at the minute but gonna keep until Jan wildcard at least as you just cannot predict when he could explode.
Been meaning to get Duff out for ages but always find attacking changes to do instead.
You must be over the moon with that ranking.
Nice ranking btw!
Is zabaleta rising tonight?
No. Tomorrow probably.
No.
Best move here chaps?
A) Yun -> Baines/Zaba (benching Hutton)
B) Carroll -> Giroud (1 week punt before switching to Austin/Tekkers)
C) A&B (with Zaba) for a 4 pointer
D) Save
Hart
Terry, Chambers, Hutton
Sanchez, Hazard, Eriksen, Siggy
Costa, Kane, Carroll
Elliot, Downing, Wisdom, Yun
Bank 4.4m, 1 freebie
Siggy >AdM then next week
Carroll >Austin
Rotate 3-5-2 for Austin away gamesB and then to Austin
Can also afford E) Yun & Carroll -> Baines & Tekkers
Reckon a 1 week Giroud punt is worth a 4 pointer?
How about:
GW18: Yun & Carroll -> Baines & Tekkers (4 points)
GW19: Chambers, Siggy & Costa -> Zaba, Silva & Austin (8 points)Dont thinks its worth the hit. Carrol to Giroud this week for free. Next week maybe a hit for Yun to Zaba and Giroud to Benteke
*Giroud to Austin. Its early!
De Gea
O' Shea , Chambers , Taylor
Bolaise , Siggy , Sanchez , Hazard , Yaya
Costa , Austin
Gilks , Sakho , Bertrand , Caulker
Nine players at home is a major worry considering the next two are back to back home fixtures . Save the free transfer ?Save
save looks good
I completely failed with my City defensive coverage this week.
brought in Clichy when Zabs was on offer 🙁
Can anyone give me some insight into who they think will play more / consistently over the next month for Man City?
A) Zabs
B) Kolarov
C) ClichyI think Zabs. But if you have Clichy prob hold, hope that that game was his rest
I have Hart and Zaba
Me too and Silva.
interesting Flynn.
not bad options at all. I just have Yaya and Clichy.
City have to come:
west brom
BURNLEY
SUNDERLAND
everton
not sure I can see any of those teams scoring against themyep, Hart coming in this week for me too
Why not consider the centre backs?
have always just liked the attacking options of the wing backs.
Mangala is the only one nailed on though right?
Does Wisdom to Zab/Demi make my team too back heavy??
Forster (Mccarthy)
Taylor Baines Azpi (Wisdom) (moore)
Sanchez Eriksen Hazard Downing (Boyd)
Costa Bony Austin
New article about Wild rover
http://whichtransfer.wordpress.comAt least now he will have to read it to the end lol
Love reading your blog , you are 'the special one ' of FFS
Ah Trigger, it's been a while...
High scoring week this week then?Yep, how did you guess
Feel as if i have been doing badly this season, but rank just about holding together
How are you doing?
Your 1k trigger??? Seriously man. Holding it together?
There have been more bad weeks than good. Missed the Sanchez wagon, was out to 5k a few weeks back, standing on the edge of the abyss
I'm on that abyss.
I hear you thou, I ain't got your history but I feel my mistakes and what could've been and set my standards a bit higher than previous years.
Yours are obviously higher again.
Kinda feel as if I can't get it going this year that I'm bobbing up and down but not making any real headway.
Not so bad, slowly moving in the right direction..
Your always a slow starter, from there you should see plenty of green arrows
Thanks for posting these, always a decent read...
2FT 0.5 itb
Guzan
Baines Zaba Wisdom Dummett Duff*
Sanchez Haz Yaya Eriksen Siggy
Costa Austin Sakho
a) Sakho & Duff to Kane & Debuchy/Jones
b) Baines & Sakho to Debuchy/Jones & Benteke/Giroud
c) Duff to O'Shea
Deciding who to get rid of Costa or Baines has been hard for me but I decided it has to be Costa. He certainly won't start all the games over the Christmas period and Baines has good fixtures even with Mirallas there.
Sakho>Benteke
Costa>Giroud
and banking 1.4M looks likelyWill Giroud start all the games?
I think he will considering he doesn't run that much and Arsenal have a injury crisis.
he also was out for a while due to injury, so already missed some games
Thinking of Baines & Sakho --> Hutton & Giroud (-4pt).
Yes or no?
Current team is:
Guzan (Foster)
Zaba Naylor Chambers Baines (Saylor)
Yaya Hazard Sanchez Downing Siggy
Costa Austin (Sakho)Wow. We have such a similar team and rank 🙂
Ha! And we both (regrettably?) captained Costa over Austin, Yaya and Downing.
So are you sticking with Baines?Yeah I'm just hoping for a single Costa goal tomorrow to make me happy! Options I have come up with are:
1) Sakho>Benteke, Costa>Giroud
2) Baines>Debuchy, Costa>Benteke
3) Simply Sakho>Kane
4) Sakho>Kane, Sigurdsson>Sterling, Baines>Zabaleta
Rotating Sigurdsson and Austin
I have 2FT by the way
Part of me is thinking of going Sanchez to Yaya this week.
IMO Sanchez isn't going to start 3/3 of the games over the xmas period and if he's going to be rested it's definitely going to be QPR at home....I think Wenger will use it as a good time to start Walcott...
On the other hand with Yaya going to AFCON in Jan/with Citys injuries he is nailed to start a resurgent CIty's next 3 games......thoughts?If you have Giroud I would do it , then swap Yaya back for Sanchez when he leaves
what do you think about bony to giroud and sanchez to yaya for a -4??
Classic overthinking. He is the top scoring fpl player against the weakest away defence in the league.
the voice of reason. thank you
Cheers thank you...........just feel with all Wengers musings about him needing a rest he would go for that fixture rather than saints or west ham away!
Good to go?
Guzan (Foster)
Baines/Cahill/Naylor (Hutton/Wisdom)
Yaya/Sanchez(C)/Hazard(VC)/Silva (Jedinak)
Austin/Bony/Giroud
Hoping not to need my bench, but order is Jedinak, Hutton, Wisdom as at least one starter likely to be rested
thanks.
