Our attentions turn to the weekend’s matches as we delve into the data this evening. We cast an eye over Villa’s in-form duo, assess a couple of Sunderland prospects and analyse the goal threat of Hull’s weekend hero and Liverpool’s little Brazilian as the two go head-to-head at the KC tomorrow.
Did I ever mention I'm from Bournemouth? up the cherries!
with that chant, maybe Andy johnson should sign for them.
Adam... Fail
up the cherries not take the cherries 🙂
Best escape route out of the dark tunnel that is the Foster/Myhill combo? Owning PvA puts me off Panti but then the lad never gets into my team so might be worth it for the dgw. Ospina also tempting but I own Koscielny so that's a no go....
Maybe a bit too late for him but Mingolet does well with Myhill to the end
Sorry if this is a little convoluted, will try to put it as clearly as possible. I also realize that plans can easily go awry with injuries but bored today. Looking at plans up to GW37
A.
Fab to Ozil
Sterling to Ramsey
(arrive at GW 37 with a FT)
B.
Ming to Ospina
Sterling to Ozil
(arrive at GW 37 with a FT)
C.
Ivan to Koscielny
Sterling to Ozil
Kane to Benteke
(done for no points hits)
Current team-
Ming/Myhill
Ivan/Alderw/Hadria(RIP)/Huth/PVA
Hazard/Fabregas/ Silva/ Sterling/Boyd
Aguero/Kane/Giroud
1FT 0.6ITB
I was all set on A as its nice and simple plus gets rid of Sterling and Fab who are 2 players I didn’t want to carry. Would appreciate any thoughts.Sorry, that was longer than i thought
dammit .... reply fail see below
any reason for no Sanchez?
Just cash wise its too difficult. Would go for him otherwise
A
Would be nice to find a way to get Sanchez thoughThanks. A is simple and prob the best, C just tempting me
With that extra FT in time for GW37 you can probably find a way to do something just as interesting.
I prefer A as I wouldn't want to sell Ivan and three Arsenal attacking players feels the way to go.
Would Fab to Ramsey allow Silva to Sanchez?Thanks. 0.5 short of those moves unfortunatly
How about funding it with Kane to Wickham for DGW37 or downgrade Sterling if he fails over the next two?
Found a way just below. Cheers for the ideas.
Thanks all. From your ideas this might happen-
Ivan to Stones
Fab to Sanchez
Sterling to OzilCan be done for free
Ivan gets one more week
gets rid of Fab and SterlingI like those transfers. Everton are in good form at the moment and they have an edge about them despite their mid table position.
Cheers Ryan, cheers others too, love this time of day for good advice
I like this plan although Kane to Wickham for the last two weeks could work out too.
That looks a fine plan Sab.
hi SAB
i would advice against committing to an arsenal gk/def this gw incase 3 attackers start looking better, all about flexibility imo. I would be temped to save then get Sanchez for Fabs next gw with a double move
I like C at this present moment.
But still too early to decide just yet. Alot depends on how Chelsea will line up like once the title is secure - Ivanovic could be unshackled and you'd want to keep him then. Fabregas would be gold if Chelsea go on the attack.
I like C a lot but downgrading ivan to someone else so you can have three arsenal attack
Cheers, will look at that. That would prob involve a points hit
4 points to accommodate Sanchez in a dgw is probably a good bet
Kasper
Ivan, Terry, Skrtel
Sanchez, Hazard, Sterling, Hendo
Kun, Kane, Vardy
Pants, Boyd, Wolly, Dawson
1ft, 2.8m
Save or Kane -> Giroud?Sell Kane
I was considering saving as it leaves me more flexible next gw, could do hendo to a larsson type which would allow me to sell vardy instead of kane
I feel as if Kane has run his race and he's now cruising. Vardy has a lot to offer still provided he's fit.
Kane is a very tricky one. Seems to love playing against big teams. Quite torn really, i definitely want Giroud in. Saving gives me one more week to decide who i want to keep from Vardy/Kane
Hull def stats not to bad(check last 6 weeks), so won't surprise me if Ars struggle to break them down this coming GW.
yeah hull aren't as bad as people seem to think imo. fully agree that we may have trouble breaking them down
Yeah then there is the Chelsea effect Ruth referred too a few days back. Could be something in that. Its a tricky one all right.
Nice GW.
STerling(c) owners got out of jail with the 2 Hazard penalties that were not given...Blimey I completely forgot about that nuts first half. Still have no idea how a penalty wasn't given, 4 really good shouts in the match.
The shoulder charge on Oscar was a joke.
It'd even be a red card in rugby, proper late tackle, and dangerous.
Butch James would have been proud of it.
😉Would be a typical tackle from him. No arms and gets his head in the way causing injuries.
Cheers, Baines tho u cheeky one 😉
Sure did 😎 i'm fearing haz goes nuts against leicesterTalk of Leic resting some players to enable them to go all out in the last 3 games?
not just talk. implied by pearson.
Ah, I see. Just listened to Terry Paine on Monday night football mention it.
Vardy prob rested then?huge possibility. though he would be pretty important on the counter
Not if they have written off the chelsea game.
Hmm. What about Benteke?
And ignore Giroud for the dgw? I want to captain him then
Hmm. It's tough. Something I'm considering is getting Tekkers for his good fixtures now, and either getting Gru later on (before 37) or ignoring Gru and getting Sanchez and Ozil
Jonty's Ramsey preference aside, I think Ozil is definitely preferable. Both on stats and from watching games. Much more instrumental for Arsenal.
I completely agree. Has set pieces too.
What do you think on Tekkers vs. Giroud Ruth?Giroud is a no-question pick for DGW as far as I am concerned. Therefore preferable to Benteke now.
Yeah. But what about getting Tekkers in now and getting Giroud in GW37?
You could do. But could Arsenal's fixtures be any better? I'd want to keep a FT in my pocket personally. I'd like to have 2 FTs for GW37/38 if possible.
Yeah true.
could work but i'd rather just get Giroud and use ft's on other dgwers
yep. he is that guy you simply must have because if he explodes your stuffed. just like haz and sterlo this gw.
As an Arsenal fan i believe Ramsey is the better option when Giroud is playing.
He's been on the wing though. Hardly his best position
this is true. he has still looked dangerous though esp compared to in the past when on the wing.
Wait on vardy injury update
will do
I guess Kane to Giroud makes sense. If you are backing LEI to continue doing well and Vardy scoring.
Got two mentions in the Scoutcast this week..
4 times in 3 weeks now..
Feeling like a celebrity almost, hehe! 😀
Thanks guys for considering my questions important at the first place.. 😀TM around?
Busy re checking the rechecked LMS scores.
lol😆
Not for long, how can I help?
Check out the points scorers in the Arsenal 2-2 Hull game earlier in the season. Sterling out I'd say.
Thanks, I'll have a look when I get a chance.
Struggling to find some competitive edge... Rival is 24 points ahead..
I have 2FT .. 3.3 ITB
Ospina (Schmeichel)
Ivanovic Alderweireld Trippier (Schlupp Moreno)
Fabregas Hazard Henderson Zaha Silva
Vardy GIroud Kane
Ignoring the injured defenders.. who I hope will miraculously recover from their mysterious knock knocks..
I really am considering
Silva -> Grealish
Vardy -> Aguero
I know Vardy delivered.. but the whole footgate thing has shaken my reserve and with so many other attacking options in the Leicester squad, I don't know if I want to rely on him. I could go Kane to Aguero.. but maybe it would be better to have attacking who are vying for golden boot. Maybe the next move should be Giroud to Costa..
Pros: I can match my rival's Aguero. Grealish might work as differential
Cons: Potential waste of transfers. Doesn't sort out injury problems. Delays the inclusion of a Arsenal mid that I had planned to do this week. Aguero takes up a lot of funds when you buy him back......
It's 6am and I haven't sleep.. is this sensical on any level?I think you need to get Aguero in quick smart and Silva has seriously dipped. Wait for the midweek games to confirm your thoughts on Vardy then I say go for it.
Thanks Ryan. I will hold off, I think that is sage and there is no rush. I'd rather protect myself from further injury shocks. I think it might be worth it though. Aguero blanking will be a lot less harmful than him scoring for me if I have him. I just hope I'm not being too conservative/chasing with fear as opposed to courage.
No Aguero could see you lose your mini league in 1 or 2GW's. I think it would be exceptionally bold to not have him because its basically Vardy vs Aguero as Silva just isn't cutting it right now.
You speak wisely.. I will have to mull over this and hopefully by Friday I will have decided upon something. Thanks for responding!
Vardy will be OK at the weekend.
Silva out Aguero in is very sideways. Just do Silva or Fabregas to Sanchez and save the other FT.
Having 2FTs available in GW37/38 will help you and you need to have faith in the team structure you decided on.The sideways thing does bother me.. It is also kind of sideways and backwards which strikes me as even worse.. I had Aguero. I've just had bad luck and I am doubting myself, I guess.
I'm also not sure I fancy Sanchez after this weekend.. He did look hungry but also looked, I dunno, sulky? I can't describe it. At one point I thought I saw him complain after a ball in didn't go his way but it wasn't even a bad ball.. I only assume it was his team mate Ozil (who delivered) that he was complaining to, but maybe it was because of the defenders and towards ref. Maybe he was just very frustrated in general. My gut kinda says Ozil or Ramsey over him. They seem to have superior form.
I am over tired/over thinking.
This is boring. Everyone will own the same players for DGW 37. We need to fill the SGW players with some nice differentials.
Come on, speak to me!There are loads of great SGW differentials. I wish we didn't have a DGW so I can focus more on them.
Yeah, I agree. Will do my homework and spoil myself with one(or two)
Looks like a 4,001 OR coming up in that case.
What's the LMS cut off score...?
🙄4,001
Adam/Arnautovic
Two of a couple. Nice.
Crazy amount of goal attempts from Adam last GW.
😯aye, he is on some run. You just know that when you get him in he will blank and yc. lol
definitely one to consider for 4th mid though
The big one for GW37/38 could well be Charlie Austin.
QPR may be relegated by then and often teams cut loose when that has happened.
I'm thinking Austin, Defoe or Wickham to replace N'Doye in 37 myself.i was looking at Defoe/Wickham, really hard to pick between them. Have a feeling one will do well and the other won't.
Wickham loves end of season
Remy -> Giroud
and then
Hendo -> Ramsey
would leave me with 0m ITB. Fate?People we need to sell Kun.
Pronto.lol, tina resorting to killing everyone elses seasons to get into the top 4k
Ok to carry Siggy through the rest of the season? I can only downgrade him unfortunately to fit in the Arsenal mids and I don't see too many players < 6.1m I want to get in.
I'd keep him.. he seems really motivated right now.. I think he is determined to finish strong and get his ten goals... could do you well! People might soon wish they made space for him!
Thanks.
Delph at 4.8 is a steal and Villa have good fixtures 35, 36 and 38.
What about Grealish at 4.3 and playing in behind Benteke?
+1
Yeah, but I can't really bring myself to transfer in any one from villa other benteke. Delph doesn't seem to score too many goals though.
Can't believe I'm thinking Ashley Young again despite the disaster at the start of the season.
Giroud to be rested in DGW?
Won't play 180 mins but won't be rested imo.
FA Cup final after and Welbeck started the semi in his place, potential rest v Sunderland
This is my 2 cents on Arsenal dgwers.
You want Giroud for the dgw. If you don't, somethings wrong with you. Really should be your captain.
Sanchez is not as important because i see Giroud as the standout captain but due to his explosiveness, it is a risk to go without.
3rd Arsenal attacker vs defender is a very 50/50 call atm. My advice is to not commit to either just yet. I will be probably be waiting till gw 37 to make that decision as we will have a better idea of form and possible rests etc.
If you already have a defender/gk or Ramsey/Ozil then obviously keep. Bellerin is a bit in no man's land. Don't think he will play both dgw fixtures so i'd be looking at a plan to get rid of him and open up that extra Arsenal slot.
Hope that makes some kind of sense, lolNot worried about Welbeck starting Sunderland?
not overly. Welbeck could replace anyone in the midfield or attack really. Then guys like Caz and Ramsey will just swap positions accordingly. Bit of a lottery.
I already committed to a Arsenal GK, If Manchester United couldn't break down Everton, they may not be able to break down Arsenal 😉
My top3 Arsenal player for dgw.
1. Giroud
2. Özil
3. Sanchez
For me its Arsenal def vs Sanchez.
They won't keep cs against Manu but likely to keep against Sunderland. So for someone like Koscielny 8 p is very likely. Sanchez is very capable to bring 10- 20 point haul or more.Giroud: Not sure about the captaincy part, will depend on form and whether there is a chance of a rest
Sanchez: I'd say is at least equally important mainly because of he is more nailed on. Sanchez is extremely explosive and that makes him a good captaincy pick for some serious fireworks in the DGW.
3rd Arsenal: I agree that its 50/50 and the point you made
As a Bellerin owner I'm just going to see how he goes and hope he keeps Debuchy at bay. This stance will be a week by week affair and I may decide to ship him out closer to GW37.Bellerin is an awkward one, I'm glad I don't have that problem.
I think he has supplanted Debuchy as 1st choice myself. Plus Debuchy isn't match fit. But they could easily get 1 game each in DGW.Arsenal have had a very good defensive record since Bellerin has come into the team. That has to count for something, why change it? Not to say he's great defensively but why mess around with a defence thats clearly working well together. Thats what I hope happens anyway and its a reasonable position to take.
Agreed. But Wenger brought Debuchy in to play and is somewhat loyal. I can't see him keeping Debuchy on the bench till the end of season after playing 120 mins in the FACup semi-final.
I think he will play in the cup final. Yeah I can see him getting a run out against Sunderland to stay frosty.
Team ready to go for next week?
Schemeichel
Ivan, Skrtel, Alderweirald
Hazard, Fabregas, Sterling, Henderson, Silva
Aguero, Kane
Ospina, Vardy, PvA, McShane
Plan on saving my FT.Yes. I have decided to play Schmeichel rather than Ospina too.
I'd play Vardy and bench Kane though. But then I wouldn't have kept Kane in a wildcard team (which I assume that is).Yes looks good.
Personally not sure whether to play Schmeichel or Davis - Newcastle are pretty bad but Leicester on form defensively and though Soton better defensively, Davis is crap.
Play Kane over Fabregas or Henderson?
Yup, Kane thrives on big games. Play him over Henderson imo.
City leaking too
A definite no. Bench Kane.
Play him over Fabregas imo
Kane
Henderson
Fabregas
Would be the order I would play them
People getting Benteke instead of Giroud, because of fear of rotations for Giroud.
Don't you think Benteke could be rested aswell, remember Arsenal play Aston Villa in the final.Benteke will play every game. He's a confidence player and he's in a good mode right now.
Villa don't have a DGW
this
Schmeichel
Ivanovic Terry Skrtel
Hazard Silva Mata Coutinho Sterling
Vardy Kun Kane
Panti (?) PVA Dawson
Definitely saving my FT this week. Who do you recommend i bench from my front 8? Leaning towards Silva... 😕I like it how you have it 😉
Silva probablyI'd bench Mata. I don't think he will start
I am slightly worried about that...
You could hope for an auto sub if he doesn't come on for a cameo but I'd be concerned as a Mata owner. Consider selling imo
I'd bench Kane.
Nice mate. Bench Silva imo
Difficult one, prob Silva. Coutinio also in my mind but with that fixture guess you have to play him
Not bringing in Arsenal mid for Silva?
Nah not this week, that'd make my benching dilemma even harder! 😀 The plan is to downgrade a Pool mid next week and get Giroud with my 2FT.
Thanks all for the opinions.Guess you're righ,t no need to rush transfers for this GW. Have Giroud myself, maybe just wait until next week with additional Arsenal.
Cheers
Mata imo
Probably bench Silva or Sterling.
Bad choice at the back . Took Moreno instead of Skrtel . Possibility of him starting ?
I don't think that's known.. from what I saw earlier he wasn't even mentioned in the presser...
I could be wrong though.Don't like the fact they kept a cleanie without him
Yes Tom. Gutted.. Didn't see the game , came to know Pool kept a cleanie and the next moment realised HE did not feature 🙁
The one time I want Liverpool to keep a clean sheet my defender gets a knock..
Same with Leicester, really.
I've never cared so much about Liverpool and Leicester in my life. Curse them both!
(Except for Schmeichel and Vardy and Henderson)
Thank Elle . I want you to be wrong 😀
I have a habit of being wrong frm time to time.. you could be in luck ...!
Hope sclupp starts...rival has kosc first sub
How am I looking for this week? Save FT? (1FT & 0.6 ITB)
Panti
Terry - Skrtel - Alderweireld
Sanchez - Hazard - Silva - Sterling - Henderson
Aguero (C) - Kane
Krul, Vardy, Schlupp, Dawson
Cheers.Save imo.
save!
Suggestions for this lot lads? Have 1 ft
krul
Moreno terry toby
ozil silva hazard sterling hendo
kane kun
panti pva dawson murraySave, I'd play Panti.
Rooney could be a massive differential this week if fit.
Man Utd have zero goals in their last 2 games
Because they played away to two of the best defences in the league at the moment.
I doubt he will recover this early from a knee problem
Considering but geting him would mean -4 hit and no Giroud for dgw.
Gtg?
To work
The Bourne I Bent Titty
Teamname sorted for 2015/16
😎
copied, thanks 😎
*Tettey
copied thanks 😎
a rude username?
How childishCome again?
Gtg?
Mignolet
Terry ivan clyne
Haz sterl henderson silva
gru kane kun?Looking really good
Ta
1FT 0.4 ITB
Panti Heaton
Terry Bertrand Moreno Hutton Wollscheid
Sanchez Hazard Hendo Coutinho Boyd
Aguero Remy Kane
Want to ditch Remy -->> Giroud but need to free up 1.1m
Should I
A) Take a -4 hit this week.....and downgrade who?
or
B) Save FT this week and use 2 FT next week......and downgrade who?Why are most people so keen on Sanchez? He hasn't been in good form since the turn the of the year, I don't think its worth the cash for a midfielder with just 2 goals in 2015.
I agree mostly. I think people are just attracted to him due to his explosiveness and history.
I believe he scored a couple to get them to the FA Cup final.
His second goal can't be put down to him playing well...
I've only seen one of his goals. Sounds like from your reply, it was the first one.
Ah right, the second one was a shot at the keeper, and he fumbled it into the net.
Anyone considering benteke captain this week? Are Everton shaking good defensive form away aswell as home?
Possibly my favourite choice this week.
Which plan seems better here lads?
A)
35: Remy -> Giroud
36: Sterling -> Ramsey/Ozil
37: Possibly look for a two week punt, or an extra Sunderland DGWer?
B)
35: Remy -> Benteke
36: Sterling -> Ozil/Ramsey
37: Kane -> Giroud, Clyne -> 4.6 defender to raise funds (-4)
C)
35: Remy -> Benteke
36: Sterling -> Ozil/Ramsey
37: Ignore Giroud, Silva -> Ozil/Ramsey and Clyne -> 5.6 defender (-4)
Mignolet
Ivan, Bertrand, Bellerin
Hazard, Silva, Sterling, Hendo
Kun, Kane, Remy
Krul | Boyd, Clyne, PvA 2.0 ITB
Cheers
A
Ta.
I like B) , really think Benteke is the one to get for the last matches, and I think you need Giroud for peace of mind. Struggling with finding place for Benteke in my own team though, with FT's needed for Arsenal players.
Cheers mate. Also allows me to take a punt on a cheap defender
I'd go for PvA then - possibility for attacking returns.
Already have him 😀
A
Cheers. Any reason why?
Giroud vs hull .. and ARS need to WIN to nail the 2nd spot..
True but I'm not sure if he is nailed
why not?
last 7 games .. 90 90 90 90 90 81 83
Yes, but with the title race over Welbeck is sure to get at least a start or two, and could start against United, and even in GW38 if Wenger decides to rest Giroud before the cup final
A to be safe though I reckon he won't get 180 minutes over the DGW (Giroud) as Welbs should start vs United.
C to have a little bit of fun.Cheers Shifty. I'm actually leaning towards B at the moment, Benteke could be a nice differential.
Cheers.well B and C are basically the same until GW37...so why not? Then decide on Giroud come GW37 itself...gives you some flex.
Good point mate. Appreciate it, thanks.
Need any advice?
B for me, the front line of Kun, Benteke and Giroud is a nice one
Cheers SAB. What I'm leaning towards too
