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23 May 2015 1352 comments
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Our pre-Gameweek analysis of the PlayON Player Price List arrives once again this morning. As always, we offer a couple of picks per position: one essential weekend target and a left-field alternative for your consideration.

Unlike a number of games, the PlayON deadline for Sunday is 3pm, meaning Fantasy managers will be afforded the chance to see all 20 team sheets before finalising their starting XIs.

Goalkeepers – David Ospina
With four clean sheets in six at the Emirates, the Arsenal stopper has proven a reliable source of points. Given that Arsene Wenger has confirmed he’ll make “one or two changes” to his side ahead of the FA Cup final, we’ve listed Ospina as a left-field option for the visit of West Brom on the off-chance the Gunners boss turns to Wojciech Szczesny between the posts. Available for 7.5, he’s selected by 11% of PlayON managers so far. Kasper Schmeichel looks a solid option as Leicester welcome QPR to the King Power Stadium. The Foxes have served up five clean sheets in six – with only champions Chelsea breaching their backline over that period – and at a price of just 6.6m (15% ownership), Schmeichel looks likely to profit yet again.

Defenders – Ryan Taylor
The versatile Taylor’s dead-ball duties could be vital to Newcastle’s bid for survival this weekend. Stationed in central midfield in recent weeks, the 6.1-priced defender provided the assist for his side’s goal in their previous home match and with a win set to secure their safety, he could be a real differential option with just 4% ownership. Branislav Ivanovic is available for 9.2m as Chelsea look to close out the campaign with a home win over Sunderland. The Serbian has been snapped up by 15% of PlayON managers so far and with the Black Cats failing to score in their last two, could be on course for points at both ends of the pitch.

Midfielders – James Milner
Despite scoring in each of his last two appearances, the Man City midfielder sets you back just 7.5 for the home clash against Southampton. Considering Yaya Toure is priced at 14.2m, Milner (owned by 12% of PlayON managers) looks excellent value for money as Manuel Pellegrini’s side look to chalk up a seventh straight win in front of their own fans. Palace’s Yannick Bolasie is another budget-friendly option. The DR Congo international – who is available for 7.7m and sits in 23% of PlayON sides – has started up front in two of the last three and his out-of-position prospects earn him the nod ahead of team-mate Jason Puncheon for the Eagles’ home encounter against Swansea.

Forwards – Leonardo Ulloa
A home encounter with travel-sick QPR brings the Leicester frontman into contention. We’ve gone with Ulloa over Jamie Vardy due to his spot-kick duties – at a price of 8.4m (4% owned) the Argentine, who has three strikes and an assist in his last four at the King Power Stadium, should take advantage of an R’s defence that’s conceded more away goals than any other side. Sergio Aguero (15.0m, 42% owned) is our big-hitter as City welcome Southampton to the Etihad. The Argentine has racked up five goals and a pair of assists in his last three home appearances and with the Saints picking up a single point in their previous six on the road, he looks poised to finish the season in style.

There’s free entry tournaments and guaranteed pots in all games so plenty for Fantasy managers to take advantage of – you can pick up to three different teams for each game now at www.PlayON.co

  1. Snapes on a Plane
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 9 months ago

    Ditch Henderson or carzola?

    1. The Hound
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 9 months ago

      Henderson is more likely to play more mins so get rid of santi.

    2. Numb
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 9 months ago

      Hendo

    3. Weasel Boy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 9 months ago

      Hendo more likely to play but Liverpool more likely to lose.

      Hard call.

      1. Hairy Potter
        • 10 Years
        10 years, 9 months ago

        This. I'm playing Caz and Hendo probably my first sub.

  2. The Hound
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 9 months ago

    Graham and cazorla to yaya and ulloa for -4? I've got Sanchez and ozil also and concerned they may not start so may do an extra -4 to get mata.

    1. Optimus.
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 9 months ago

      I'm thinking the same

      1. The Hound
        • 14 Years
        10 years, 9 months ago

        Glad I wasn't alone getting graham....

  3. SpaceCadet
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 9 months ago

    Defoe to ulloa or vardy?

    1. Epic Fail
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 9 months ago

      Coin toss

    2. The Hound
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 9 months ago

      I'm going ulloa for the pens.

    3. Weasel Boy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 9 months ago

      I have Vardy but I'd say Ulloa as he's on penalties

      1. SpaceCadet
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 9 months ago

        Ulloa should start?

        1. The Hound
          • 14 Years
          10 years, 9 months ago

          Yeah nugents out.

        2. Weasel Boy
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 13 Years
          10 years, 9 months ago

          I think so yeah

    4. Colonel Shoe 肝池
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 9 months ago

      not much between em

  4. Spectre_
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 9 months ago

    Janmaat or Morgan?

    Lukaku or Cisse?

    1. Raddy
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 9 months ago

      All nice options this week imo. Lukaku and Janmaat for me.

      Cisse is start risk unfortunately, otherwise would be a great option.

      Janmaat is a really fun punt. Involed in 20% newcastle goals.

      1. Spectre_
        • 10 Years
        10 years, 9 months ago

        thanks 🙂

  5. Judas
    • 13 Years
    10 years, 9 months ago

    Why are so mane going Lukaku?

    Do we not think Costa could quite easily score a brace

    1. Spectre_
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 9 months ago

      i think only 1 for Costa, also he's too expensive

    2. The Hound
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 9 months ago

      I think fabregas been out seriously dents his potential.

    3. Forza
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 9 months ago

      Costa is too expensive for some.

      1. Judas
        • 13 Years
        10 years, 9 months ago

        Not for moi

    4. Epic Fail
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 9 months ago

      He could.

    5. chinmusic
      • 16 Years
      10 years, 9 months ago

      He's going to be on penalties by the look of things. Tempting

      1. Judas
        • 13 Years
        10 years, 9 months ago

        Oh really?

        1. chinmusic
          • 16 Years
          10 years, 9 months ago

          Well he's fourth choice according to the set piece table but Haz (probably), Fab and Oscar all out of the picture

    6. Wishdom Teeth
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 9 months ago

      yesterday you were saying why so many going for costa. what are your agenda behind this self contradiction?

  6. FPLEL
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 9 months ago

    Whose taking a hit this week?

    1. Epic Fail
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 9 months ago

      You.

      1. FPLEL
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 9 months ago

        Mind reader.

    2. The Hound
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 9 months ago

      1 defo, maybe 2.

    3. Optimus.
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 9 months ago

      Livermore

      1. Colonel Shoe 肝池
        • 14 Years
        10 years, 9 months ago

        he picking up the soap surely

    4. Weasel Boy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 9 months ago

      I might

    5. In Like Flynn.
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 9 months ago

      2 FTs but I may well take a -4 for the budget to get the players I want. I also think a full playing 14-15 is very important in case of rotation and "Kids" getting their chance.

      1. FPLEL
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 9 months ago

        This was my concern, I'm in the same situation with 2 FTs but Arsenal and Chelsea could be nightmares with rotation.

        1. In Like Flynn.
          • Has Moderation Rights
          • 15 Years
          10 years, 9 months ago

          The problem is with Arsenal of course is who gets rested? That's why I want a decent bench. Rather than take out the Arsenal player who does play.

          1. Christina.
            • 16 Years
            10 years, 9 months ago

            Flynn - help a pensioner out here....

            Giroud->Lukakka/Tekkers?

            1. In Like Flynn.
              • Has Moderation Rights
              • 15 Years
              10 years, 9 months ago

              Hi, Sorry Spud, I had to stretch my leg.

              Blimey! Goes out the back for a virtual toss.

              Me silver sixpence says Tekkers the Groat was undecided and the Qu came out for Lukaku.

              Tekkers to get his confidence up for the Cup Final.

              1. Christina.
                • 16 Years
                10 years, 9 months ago

                lol

    6. Hairy Potter
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 9 months ago

      Me, have an agreement with my nearest rival that we'll both take a hit this week. I'm currently 5 points ahead.

  7. flippetyflop
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 9 months ago

    A B C or D for my team please:

    A - Hazard to Silva

    B- A+ Giroud to Benteke -4

    C - A+ Giroud to Costa

    D Hazard to Walcott + Giroud to B/C or Ulloa

    Mignolet ( Panti)

    Morgan Terry Hutton (alderweireld) (wollscheid)

    Hazard Sanchez CAzorla Henderson (boyd)

    Aguero Giroud Kane

    1. L P
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 9 months ago

      A

    2. La Vida Latte
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      10 years, 9 months ago

      A

    3. Hairy Potter
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 9 months ago

      A

    4. Dosh
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 9 months ago

      D

  8. L P
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 9 months ago

    Trying to retain a top 5k finish, what high ownership player should I be scared of not owning? Team is below.

    Kasper
    Kolarov Raylor Bellerin
    Haz Caz Sanchez Silva
    Aguero Benteke Kane

    1. Revival
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 9 months ago

      I'd be afraid of not owning Terry

    2. La Vida Latte
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      10 years, 9 months ago

      Terry maybe?

    3. Numb
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 9 months ago

      Your two main ones are a Chelsea defender (Terry / Ivan) and Giroud

      1. jernej93
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 9 months ago

        not owning Giroud ? I am thinking about selling him 🙂

  9. MrT123
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 9 months ago

    Hazard and Kane for Lukaku/Giroud and an 8 mill midfielder(leave suggestions please)
    or Hazard and kane for Costa and Bolasie

  10. jdogg
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 9 months ago

    Haz and cazorla to 2 of mirallas/silva/yaya/mata worth -4?x

  11. awgJose
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 9 months ago

    A) Hendo -> Bolasie
    B) Cazorla/Sanchez -> Mata

    1. bigbudgie
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 9 months ago

      I do like Mata for this week

  12. Spectre_
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 9 months ago

    Bin Gerrard or Ozil?

    One will be making way for Young

    1. L P
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 9 months ago

      Gerrard

    2. bigbudgie
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 9 months ago

      Gerrard

    3. Numb
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 9 months ago

      Keep Gerrard this week surely.

      1. Spectre_
        • 10 Years
        10 years, 9 months ago

        Why?

  13. bigbudgie
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 9 months ago

    Take a hit for Sanchez > Yaya ?

    Have Hazard too

    1. La Vida Latte
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      10 years, 9 months ago

      No. Haz to yaya if anything.

      1. bigbudgie
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 9 months ago

        Ta

  14. boogle
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 9 months ago

    Defending a 16 point lead, which move is best?

    Ospina
    Terry Skrtel Schlupp
    Haz Silva Ozil Ramsey
    Aguero Kane Vardy

    Aldy PvA Gomez

    A) Haz > Yaya
    B) Skrtel > Cahill
    C) Gomez > Young
    D) Gomez > Milner
    E) Haz + Gomez > Mata + Willian -4
    F) Insert own choice

    1. amtosh
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 9 months ago

      A

      1. boogle
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 9 months ago

        Thanks

  15. Woeisme
    • 13 Years
    10 years, 9 months ago

    Limerick or Clare ?

    1. Numb
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 9 months ago

      Cork

      1. Woeisme
        • 13 Years
        10 years, 9 months ago

        Not for another 2 weeks

        1. Numb
          • 11 Years
          10 years, 9 months ago

          You on a tour of Ireland?

          1. Woeisme
            • 13 Years
            10 years, 9 months ago

            No, but plan to visit Thurles tomorrow 🙂

            1. Numb
              • 11 Years
              10 years, 9 months ago

              Nice! Are you thinking of getting Benteke this week?

            2. Numb
              • 11 Years
              10 years, 9 months ago

              Pondering him myself as you can see but thinking Lukaku is the better option.

              1. Woeisme
                • 13 Years
                10 years, 9 months ago

                Probably one or the other. Leaning towards benteke atm, but will flip flop back and forth for the day

                1. Numb
                  • 11 Years
                  10 years, 9 months ago

                  It's a tricky one alright.

                2. Numb
                  • 11 Years
                  10 years, 9 months ago

                  Are you in a chasing or leading situation? Who does rival/s have?

                  1. Woeisme
                    • 13 Years
                    10 years, 9 months ago

                    Chasing, similar teams. He doesn't have either yet. He'd be happier getting lukaku as cover, cause of slight doubt over benteke game time. Hence I'm on benteke right now,

                    1. Numb
                      • 11 Years
                      10 years, 9 months ago

                      Benteke could easily explode.

  16. Numb
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 9 months ago

    Repost
    Dilemma...

    21 point lead and rival has Benteke - do I bring in Benteke to block (FT) or go for what I think is the best option?

    I'd say that Benteke is their most dangerous danger man apart from whoever they bring in this week.

    I am not sure Benteke will get the minutes this week but then I wouldn't rule out him getting a hattrick either!

    1. La Vida Latte
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      10 years, 9 months ago

      Get tekk. If you dont have him and Rival puts armband on him... you are fekked

      1. Numb
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 9 months ago

        Another vote for the boring / sensible route. Cheers

        1. La Vida Latte
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 16 Years
          10 years, 9 months ago

          Yeah. Boring like Mourinho. And winning 😉

        2. L P
          • 14 Years
          10 years, 9 months ago

          Sound logic, follow it

        3. Bielsa's Blue Bucket
          • 14 Years
          10 years, 9 months ago

          Only winners win. Get Benteke, when you are chatting to your grand kids about your great victory way back in 2015 you won't even remember who you had on your team 🙂

          1. Numb
            • 11 Years
            10 years, 9 months ago

            True dat.

      2. Christina.
        • 16 Years
        10 years, 9 months ago

        Only if Numb's cappy does buggerall

    2. Hairy Potter
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 9 months ago

      It's boring but Benteke looks like the best way to make sure you win.

  17. Boydinho
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 9 months ago

    punt on Jelly or N.Doye? or someone else under 6.8?

    1. La Vida Latte
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      10 years, 9 months ago

      Ndoye has everything to fight for!

  18. amtosh
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 9 months ago

    1. A) Bolasie (SWA H) or B) Cambiasso (QPR H)?
    2. A) Wasilewski (QPR H) or B) Vlaar (BUR H)?
    3. A) Ospina (WBA H) or B) Given (BUR H)?

  19. ManTree(v2!) or just JAY!
    • 15 Years
    10 years, 9 months ago

    Top 5 midfielders to have this GW?

  20. Bobby_Baggio
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 9 months ago

    Hi all. Some advice plz? 0.8m + 1FT. Top in all my leagues so just looking for safe fininsh

    Schme
    PVA, Terry, Kos
    Sanchez, Hendo, Silva, Rambo
    Aguero, Kane, Murray

    Haz, Alder, Bruce

    A) Haz > Mata
    B) Kane > Gomis
    C) Anything else

  21. MrT123
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 9 months ago

    Should i put in bolasie and lukaku for Hazard and Kane OR Yaya and Vardy for hazard and kane

    1. La Vida Latte
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      10 years, 9 months ago

      First one

      1. MrT123
        • 10 Years
        10 years, 9 months ago

        Is it a good move to swap Heaton for Schmeichel for a -4 hit

        1. La Vida Latte
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 16 Years
          10 years, 9 months ago

          I dont think it is worth it for a goalie

        2. Raheem's perm
          • 15 Years
          10 years, 9 months ago

          no

  22. Optimus.
    • 15 Years
    10 years, 9 months ago

    Cazorla/Hazard/Graham -> Yaya/Walcott/Ulloa lined up for a -8 for the final day festivities 🙂

    1. Numb
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 9 months ago

      What can *possibly* go wrong?

      1. Optimus.
        • 15 Years
        10 years, 9 months ago

        Graham hattrick

        1. Numb
          • 11 Years
          10 years, 9 months ago

          I think you're safe there.

  23. La Vida Latte
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 16 Years
    10 years, 9 months ago

    a) shirt
    b) sweater

    Celebrating mothers day. Brother will probably have sweater. He is two years ahead of me. Should i take a punt on a?

    1. Numb
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 9 months ago

      For you or your mother?

      1. La Vida Latte
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 16 Years
        10 years, 9 months ago

        For me

        1. Numb
          • 11 Years
          10 years, 9 months ago

          A if the weather is nice like in the UK.

    2. Red Star Toro
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 9 months ago

      A

    3. thetinkerman
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 9 months ago

      Go for the flair diferential: mankini

      1. La Vida Latte
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 16 Years
        10 years, 9 months ago

        That would be a massive punt!

  24. snowman
    • 16 Years
    10 years, 9 months ago

    Anyone think wilshere might get a start?

  25. Snapes on a Plane
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 9 months ago

    A lil help picking a replacement for carzola?
    A) yaya ( own augero and Silva)
    B) Mata
    C) Bolasie
    D) Young
    E) Mahrez

    1. Moss
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 9 months ago

      F) Walcott?

  26. Jazz!
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 9 months ago

    Yaya Toure in for Hazard? (-4)

  27. Gingio Ze Roberto
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 9 months ago

    Krul (K Davis)
    terry Ivan Dawson (WBA) (PVA Yun)
    Sterling Sanchez Ramsey ???? 6.4mil ( Boyd)
    Kane Giroud Kun

    Who to fill mid place as Gomez was an early mid week transfer failure - preplanned as I was away for the weekend- doh.
    Defending 7pt and 15 pt lead in 2x minileagues so not going to Tx anyone else for a hit.

    ? Albrighton or Mahrez - QPR look like a sunday league side
    ? Young - good form and Hull may go for it.
    ? newcastle mid
    ? cleverly as bur are already down.

    help much apprechiated.

  28. thetinkerman
    • Has Moderation Rights
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 9 months ago

    Hazard > silva the standard move for non-silva owners?

    1. La Vida Latte
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      10 years, 9 months ago

      Yep

  29. Wishdom Teeth
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 9 months ago

    Those who are chasing ml by 10-15 points what are your plans ?

    1. trinzoo
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 9 months ago

      captaining Benteke (vc on Verdy)

  30. Pedram
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 9 months ago

    What do you think about this 8 points hit ?

    Defoe & Skrtel & Hazard > Benteke & Wasilewski & Yaya