As always, we delve into the Gameweek 5 data in our first members article of the week. Arsenal’s midfield and Leicester’s form pair arrive under analysis, whilst we also cast an eye over Everton and West Ham’s playmakers after both guided their respective sides to victory.
Mourinho is without Radamel Falcao, who is nursing a slight tendon injury, while Pedro Rodríguez has a minor thigh problem. #CFC (Guardian)
Minor problem. Phew.
So... Aguero to start at the weekend?
Wait til Friday pressers.
Would have thought so after playing a part tonight, but who knows.
This
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Last Man Standing
Safety score = 32
136 removed, 2314 left.
Up to 6% next week or a minimum of 139 out next GW.
Top third post 😉
Time to retire. 🙁
Don't you dare. Not while I'm clinging on desperately 😉
Phew just survived 😛
The next 5 GWs should be a little tougher.
Cheers TM . I live to fight another week 🙂
Made it easily.
Can't believe it tbh . I thought I needed a performance out of Sakho . Things can only improve after this week
So many good picks, szo few FTs to use..
Can u please tell me the good picks , ive 2 free transfers and i dont know what to do with them
Most of the players in bold in the article!
Oh! I should ignore.. None of them are going to get points. Its been 5 weeks running.
Share your knowledge. Who are the good picks? Same as above, 2FTs -- don't know what to do, not because its raining points, but because every transfer seems fruitless.
Benteke to get a rest on Thursday. Coutinho is expected to travel. Likes of Sakho and Moreno are expected to start. (Mirror)
Hi mate,
you still trying to sell those pool tickets, how much do you want and how many?3 tickets at 40 each
Details please.
Liverpool vs FC Sion, Europa League
sounds good, could i let you know shortly mate? fc sion game on 1st of october?
no worries. 1st october thursday
mate keen to take two of your hands if thats ok?
It's on 3 membership cards (from what I know) so I don't think only 2 is possible
ah ok mate, i will go for all three then?
he's your mate, we get it
cheers mate...
email?
sent
good lad
5 shots by Janmaat 😯 , shame he plays for Newcastle.
These are bigger than last week.
hmm
sorry for this 2nd repost..
thoughts on Shaw > Rojo?
current defense:
Myhill
Kolarov, Muniesa, Francis, Cathcart, Shaw
Souare. 4.5. Spend the million next week.
Charlotte Proudman. Strange girl.
An arse. Ironically she actually gives feminism a bad name and is doing more harm than good.
What confuses me is that she's quite happy with compliments in a "private space" but not in a public one.
Pray tell
Pity me, repost ;
I set up a GW5 2m+ club for FFSers. I'm 10th of 10 for gawds sake
My h2h record across 2 leagues reads 0-0-10.
And i'm bottom of all my MLs apart from FFS members and FFS.
The guy top of my work league asked me today why I'd given up playing so early this year when I usually take it so seriously 😆 😆 😆
Did your co-worker have an accident later that day? 😀
Hey, I feel u Bro, I know the feeling
Just joined. 11th of 11.
Don't tease me 😀 You're easily in at no.9
I'm on 185 so 2nd/3rd. Should be called GW4 2m+ perhaps.
Leader isn't over 2m now.lol, I don't have your admin skills! If any sad sod wants to join, they are welcome!
PS.. Forca is in there 😳Who was 1st then left?
It could be worse, you could support Liverp....
🙂 still taking members_code?
21943-718305
Joining__tx
I've joined too. Mid-table obscurity for now.
Losers. The 2 of you 😉
and welcome, btwLike a wall of shame 🙂
I think the idea is we rise like the proverbial phoenix from the ashes of the first handful of game weeks.
Although I'll have to sell Luke Shaw first.
Joined
5th 😎
smooth 🙂
Even if the season does not pan out the way we intended this league will still be good fun 🙂
Can you wait a week, heading that way 🙂
Butland
Kolarov (V) Francis Gomez
Sanchez Pedro Yaya Mahrez (C)
Aguero Diouf Wilson
Schmeichel Westwood Richards Shaw
1ft, 1,2 itb.
A) Shaw out now for xxx
B) Save since 0.1 drop in price dont hurt, and other defenders can do the job this week
I'd shore your defence up with Damian. Straight swap.
westbrom
Anyone thinks the suspension of Behrami will weaken Watford's defence?
Everybody should.
Yup
These stats show the need for patience with Sanchez. We all saw what happened to those that kept the faith with Payet and backed his stats to produce.
Don't own Sanchez but I tend to agree.
I like the use of the word "tend" Roy. 😉
?? Before last night his stats weren't all that in the PL
Bench Boost.
Yes or No ?
McCarthy tot / Payet mci / Muniesa LEI / Gomez NORTempting although I see Leicester scoring
I wouldn't. Looks like 6-8 points in the making.
I wouldn't. Save for a DGW imo
Any spot any bargains in UCL?
Best defender in the game other than Kolorov? 😀
Cresswell, Williams.
- and Fonte
Dawson.
Really? Why so much Dawson hype when Myhill is 4.5?
If there was no competition for the WBA goalkeeper position I'd be all over him, Unfortunately there is.
But why the Dawson hype? Wba and nailed, or is there more to it?
Myhill is a keeper
Who wants to use transfers on goalies? What of time unless you are on a WC
Plus Dawson usually notches at least a goal or twoWaste*
So you predict many goals, and no cs for WBA?
huh?
Wrong line, sorry m8
ah! 🙂
Definitely not a waste of time for those stuck on Rudd(y) or Schmutland.
Are they both injured?
No just all 3 are in awful defences that are letting too many shots too close to goal. Good for neither CSs nor Saves. Its okay to make a gk change or two if you realise you're in the wrong with them.
Not imo. Waste of time with such a tiny upside. Plus its hardly like we can predict this season or who will rack up CSs! Even the great Tony P defence may be susceptible this year!
I'd go out on a limb to say those 3 GKs will finish in the bottom 6 GKs this year and Arsenal, United, City, WBA GKs will all finish top 6/7 too. it's a 20/30 point swing over the season not to be sniffed at.
But what will be the swing from getting Dawson instead?
Depends on the rest of the players back 5, its easier to hide poor defenders on your bench. For example bringing in Dawson for Huth/Muniesa in a defence of Kolarov, Darmian, Williams, Huth, Muniesa. Does much less for the overall defensive capabilities than bringing in Myhill for Schmeichel or Rutland as there are already 3 good defenders in place but no good goalies in place.
If you have 3/4 poor defenders, by all means get Dawson in but it depends on the balance of the squad in question.
Already have Myhill and not mad on their fixtures, local derby this weekend!
----+****
So you predict many goals, and no cs for WBA?
Kompany.
Dawson. Possibly Damian if Utd carry on keeping cs.
Coleman
Now we're talking 😉
Coleman
Dawson, or Bertrand when he's back
I'm backing Virgil to outdo Berty at Saints this year.
Thanks, I'll keep an eye out for him then
Thunderbird 2 was always my favourite as well
😀 The guy has a mean free kick on him and a penchant for charging into the opponents final 3rd when he doesn't need to
And he always scores from the cross after the corner
F.A.B. 🙂
It will be Ivanovic again in a couple weeks time
Does anyone know when Zabaleta is expected to return?
Another controversial hot topic. Hmm.....
Baby one?
Yup
Controversial?
Do you doubt the legitimacy of Siva's baby? 😛
I have two FTs this week, using one of them, should I:
A Pelle to Wilson;
B Pelle to Diouf; or
C. Keep PelleA
B
B for those sweet sweet fixtures IMO
A
b
Rickardinho last year.
Ruth NZ this year.
http://vignette4.wikia.nocookie.net/simpsons/images/4/42/Tombgshci.jpg/revision/latest?cb=20081126080203🙂 great episode that.
Yeah, what happened?
Ivan & Bassong ----》 Bellerin & Dawson. ....Yay or Nay?
It's a draft team so would be long term without a Chelsea defender.Nay.
Why so reluctant Doos? You think Chelsea will come good?
I. Yes, I do - when they are fit.
2. People have gone all silly about Ivanovic. The problems are all in midfield, imo.I agree Ivan seems to be getting scapegoated and the defence are being left far too exposed, but my worry is whether it will be addressed.
Yes, that is indeed the issue. I can scarcely believe the situation.
*sighs*
I'd be loathed to give up Ivanovic so quickly in a draft game. He must have been the first defender selected?
Some people had a go at you earlier. Just after Shaw's injury you posted "waited a month for that!"
Knowing you a long time on here, I assume it was bad timing and you were talking about something else?
Just a heads up.lol pitchforks at the ready!!
I was talking about Shaw's injury for sure. Pretty much the only reason i didn't get Shaw with my WC is because i assumed an injury was a GW or two away. Ofc i have nothing against the guy and that injury could have happened to anyone, just glad it happened to Shaw and not Darmian!Honest answer.
Does a witch weigh more than a duck? The pitchforks were well sharpened tonight, I reckon 🙂
Breadbin wants blood
lol it that who was leading the mob?
Mental... in purely fantasy terms it's a nice bonus for anyone without Shaw in their teams. Ofc i have nothing against the guy and it's a massive blow for United (and potentially England) but good for me 🙂
Do we all have to have a minutes silence now for Shaw at 11:45 next Saturday?He was chief pitchfork wielder, yes. I knew you'd been predicting a Shaw injury otherwise I would have read it the way some of the mob were.
Fair enough mate. I' shall make my apologies when it's (inevitably) brought up next
Can we make it 11.30. I have to drop the kids off at swimming lessons. 😀
I'll give Breadbin the whistle 😉
Aye indeed he was. It's s big chunk of cash though when Bellerin and Dawson are available at much less.
Ah it's an auction league. ok
I'd do it, can't be sentimental about picks that didnt go well.
This is the thing. It just doesn't feel right ridding of Ivan...
That's because it's the wrong thing to do 🙂
I also have Ivan in my draft game and won't sell unless he gets dropped so nay
Having said that you would be getting the better half of that deal
Is this a trade with another player? I'm guessing if/when Ivan get's dropped the trade will be off the table?
Bizarrely Bell and Dawson are still up for grabs. It's an 8 man league.
Bellerin is?! Wow.
Unless there is gonna be a mad rush to claim him from free agency i'd wait personally. Not a bad replacement though at all. Bellerin is gonna get better and better until he ends up back at Barca!In fact you should surely claim Bellerin regardless of if it's for Ivan or not. Too good to go to waste!
What's the rest of your defence?
This changes everything, just do Bassong -> Bellerin.
Not got the cash....!?
This is a confusing draft/auction league!
Im not explaining it well. It's 8 man and we manually drafted and play using FPL site.
Nobody owns Bellerin or Dawson, but to afford either I'd need to ditch Ivan.
It's either a.)Bass and Ivan ------》 Bellerin and Dawson
Or
B. ) Bass/Huth -----》 4.5/Watford defender
???
Pedro out of tomorrow?
Might sway me towards Pedro -> Ayew...
Good move anyway? Got 2 free (Got him on my WC 2 weeks ago)
whats this news on pedro I couldn't find anything when i googled him
Is pedro doubtful?
Wait & see.
Unfortunately we need to talk about a Shaw exit strategy.
Not sold on Rojo, Darmian likes a card, Jones due back, Blind is a mid..
Think I will get Nyom in, then reassess next week with 1.2m ITB and Gomez on thin ice. May switch to Bellerin, and rotate Bournemouth/Watford.
Can play Kolarov, Francis and Gomez this week anyway.
Thoughts?Bellerin. Fonte.
Put a shirt one, we are in public...
I feel kinda bad talking about transferring him but that aside I think clyne stands out as a straight swap 2nice fixtures and he has attacking potential
Damian is still adapting to the PL but someone mentioned he barely received a card at his previous club. Damian is the obvious choice.
Same 3 I'm playing this week, Kol, Fra, Gomez. And Richards as sub.
Think I might keep Shaw as 3rd sub this week since 0.1 drop dont hurt. But next week I might be tempted to get Azpi (vs Newcastle and they must change their form sooner or later) or maybe Bellerín. Dont think Darmian too good since Arsenal and Man City soon. Not sure I like more cheaper defenders, but maybe WBA. What do you think of this?I have Myhill. Would keep Shaw as 3rd sub but I have 2 FT's so need to use one!
Turning point for Chelsea GW7 vs Newcastle so get Azpi in team then, someone agree?
No.
I definitely agree
Turning point in terms of fixtures. Not a turning point in terms of having someone's who's lost his head for a manager
As a replacement for Boruc?
A) de Gea
B) Myhill ( will Foster displace him?)A
City are actually very average without Aguero.
They'd still probably finish Top 4 with Bony up front! 🙂
You could say that about Real (Ronaldo) and Barcelona (Messi). It's not so much the team's fault, they just have a rare true world-class player that makes a huge difference.
They are always average in Europe even with Aguero
I bought Janmaat for next GW. Anyone joining me?
He played like Bale yesterday.
Buying defenders for the promise of attacking returns only is almost always a bad idea, if they provide almost no chance of clean sheets.
This ^^^. Even in Kolarov's case.
Chelsea and City in next 3
Bought him last week.
YYT back to Silva FT?
If you have 2ft then yes, otherwise save
On wildcard. Should I get Aguero
Wait til press conference
Is Morgan likely to drop?
Would do Morgan > Janmaat / Nyom if so.
