In our first members article of the week, we assess the displays of West Ham, Leicester and Villa’s forwards as the search for a Callum Wilson replacement intensifies. We cast an eye over Southampton, Spurs, West Ham and Arsenal’s midfields and also analyse the impact of Brendan Rodgers’ decision to switch to a 3-4-1-2 formation in the last two Gameweeks.
Butland
Williams Kolorov Zouma
Cout Mahrez Payet Sterling
Bojan Aguero Pelle
Ruddy Westwood Huth Cedric
4.5 ITB 1 FT
Would really like to WC this week to sort out Cedric, Huth, Sterling, Cout. But I guess the team looks ok so I'll hold off. So any way should I do: -
A) Cout > Sanchez
B)Huth > Davies
C)Bojan > Lukaku
D) Sterling > De Bruyne
E) Save
Thanks
A or E
What's wrong with Cedric?
Don't like the fact he got dropped the other week?
Yoshida played horribly in place of him though so I wouldn't worry about cedrics place just yet
I have him and will transfer out when I've got no pressing issues.
A little concerning but he was back in the side. As long as you have good squad that should cover it.
I would get rid of Huth before Cedric.
A
A
Coutinho is all stats and no go.
e
Thanks all, suspected A might be the way to go.
A
Long term:
A) Mane & Martial
B) Mata & Pelle
Mana and Partial
B for me, had Pelle from GW1 and he's doing well - involved in almost everything.
He did well for 1st 2 months last season too. Then was bang average & even got dropped at one point.
Mane & Martial
B for me.
Think I prefer B.
Though I currently own Mane.
Brought in Ayoze for Wilson last night.
Seemed a good idea last night anyway 😆If it works out, you'll be smiling. Probably won't though. 😀
Ballsy for sure.
Never heard of him 🙁 The portents do not look good.
If he was a £4m defender you'd know who he was 😉
Worst possible fixture for GW 8. A bit of a rotation risk. Hopefully it works out for you.
I got in Jerome.....seemed like a bad idea when I was doing it and seems even worse now 🙂
So did I. Going 352 for a while though.
Same number of goals as Sterling last season (with fewer minutes) 🙂
Exciting punt, even if Newcastle are wobbling like child's flag in a hurricane.Great set of fixtures after this weekend too.
How important is 5th defender? Can't decide the better option from
A) Alderwield and oxford
B) Davies and nyom/francis
Any advice would be appreciated thanks.I like a playing one where possible.
I'd say a fifth midfielder is becoming more important.
is the choice of davies, francis ad nyom okay then for the 3rd defender spot?
not worth having alderwield who is more nailed on than davies but then having no back up?Nyom wou;d be my choice.
Drinkwater seems a good bet for that for cheap
He does but with Walcott scoring as an OOP, there is a strong case of a power 5 of Mehraz, Payet, Sanchez, Walcott and KGB.
If I was wildcarding this week, that's what I'd go for.
im on a wc but have aguero and hazard atm with sanchez kdb mahrez drinkwater as other mids
I would do B. I think it's important to have all 15 regular players in case of injuries.
Depends on your other 4 ^^
it will be kolorov dawson francis then either davies and nyom or oxford and alderwield.
Abit risky but could work 🙂
haha thanks which is more risky would you say
thanks guys will probably go for davies nyom and francis, hopefully davies stays on
is Dele Alli a regular first team now? seams cheap and has potential..
I doubt it but not 100% certain
Yeah he will be a regular starter. Poch likes him. High energy, good going forward. A little skeptical with some of his defending but he's still young and he did jump up two tiers. I wouldn't say he was nailed though
To the bench when bentaleb and mason are fit
Play Hennessey or Myhill?
I would go Myhill, WBA's away record for clean sheets is good.
Boaz
Myhill. neither are nailed.
?
Myhill. Always play him.
Like this week? 🙂
Yes. Always, always, always.
Henney got a cleanie, whilst (my transfer for the week) Boaz got a one pointer...
But yeah, you lot are probably right.
Last week... GW 7... you know what I mean.
MyH
Pretty convincing Myhill support then. Cheers!
Hennessey
I can just afford swapping Ayew for KDB for a -4. Already have Gomis for Swansea and not happy with the double up anymore, who do you think is better for a Swansea pick Gomis or Ayew? Other mids are Payet, Sanchez, Redmond and Albrighton.
Should I do it?Ayew > Gomis
Was thinking Ayew looks more dangerous and he plays quite advanced for a mid. Could maybe do Gomis to Sturridge next week. Would like one of KDB or Silva for their fixtures though.
I would yank Gomis out for Pelle if you can afoord it, else Vardy
Yeah good option was thinking of him after Chelsea.
Which 2 would you play?
Dawson (cry)
Skrtel (eve)
Naughton (TOT)
ThanksBench Skrtel
thanks
Dawson. Norton.
Dawson Naughton
do you reckon Tottenham will be riding abit on a wave of confidence?
They're super inconsistent though
Dawson and.., hmm, Naughton
I'm playing skrtel. These derbys are unpredictable and he could end up with some attacking points
...and could end up in negative figures.
who are you playing Skrtel ahead though? It's not about playing Skrtel per se...it's more of whether he should be played ahead of other alternatives
Morgan and Gomez. As you can see my defence sucks!
Five teams left where i've had no FPL coverage so far this season
Sunderland, Newcastle, Everton. Southampton and Swansea (surprisingly)Can understand the first 4 but SWN have been worthy of investment.
Agreed, didn't have funds for a Swans defender early on, and opted for Payet and Sakho over Ayew and Gomis when I wc'd.
Palace, Newcastle, Everton, Swansea and Watford,
Everton, Aston Villa, Norwich, Tottenham, Swansea
Aston Villa, Everton, Sunderland, Norwich, Crystal Palace, West Brom and Tottenham
No love for Everton players then
Not yet.
I think we may finally see Ivanovic dropped this weekend
Why do you say that?
Because Chelsea are leaking goals for fun
He should be, roasted again last night.
Tho is he (c) now with Terry dead?
Am I right in saying he used to play CB? He just doesn't fit the role of a natural RB right no.
Any hits worth taking? 0FT
Myhill (Hennesey)
Azpi Cedric Kolarov (Morgan, 4.0)
Pedro Mahrez Ozil Chadli (4.5 injured)
Aguero Sakho MartialNah. Just.
3 ITB btw, 0,5 short of Chadli->KDB for -4
Neither GK is nailed, but save FT until after international break.
Id leave it as is for this GW. more clarity for next week. Azpi has to go. Should be ok this week......maybe
Pedro and Chadli arent screaming points. Maybe get Mane in
Guys is perez actually nailed on with mitrovic back? And in saying that is mitrovic nailed on
I think Mitrovic is a lunatic.
Don't be blinded by their fixtures.So no janmaat?
Some fancy him.
I'd want Newcastle to show some defensive consistency before getting him in.I personally think that with newcastles fixtures they would surely realise that it is now or never to get some good points on the board meaning i think that they might turn into the relegation threatened leicester that we saw to the end of the season
2FTs
A. Wilson and Gomis > Vardy and Ighalo/Sakho
B. Wilson and Pedro > Vardy and PayetJust Wilson and save.
Can't get Vardy in one transfer?
Another tough month for many of us.
Here's Bowstring the Carp to round up September's key events, players and talking points
http://www.fantasyfootballscout.co.uk/2015/09/30/month-in-review-september/
The UEFA site isn't allowing me to make some manager subs which should be straight forward-anyone had similar issues? Cheers
Yes for the past few years. It sucks!
Yeah ive seen alot of people saying that today i've given up on it personally
It was like that 5 years ago. I boycott it as its crap.
I managed to do it eventually but its saying Draxler is a defender and Ronaldo is a Forward
Ronaldo is a mid*
Yep, it bugs out hard. KDB is a defender, Ronaldo and Carvajal in the midfield, another midfielder moved to attack.
Goalie sub doesn't work at all.
i can only make some subs but not others. Martial is listed as a defender and i can only sub him in for a defender? wtf is going on
If you can get him in as a defender, that sounds like a no brainer!! 😀
They tend to make it worse every year , experiencing the same problem
yeah dont think ill invest too much time or care into it. I remember about 7 years ago it seemed a whole lot better than it is now
I agree. Actually even last year it was miles better.
It's just surprising that an organization, which seem to quite wealthy can't really put something like this together.
Read the rules, man.
"Under no circumstances should players expect a quality, reliable product. UEFA reserve the right to screw the site up and leave you fuming."at least it's in the rules..
Exactly, it's right there in black and white 😉
Thanks everyone, a problem shared.........
Need help 1FT (0.7 ITB)
Current team is;
Butland / (McCarthy)
Kolarov / Bellerin / Schlupp / (Gomez) / (Targett)
Coutinho / Sanchez / Ayew / Mahrez / Haz
Ighalo / Aguero / (Wilson*)
Any suggestions?Schlupp
Ayew > Payet
In order of who i wpuldnt keep:
Wilson
Haz
Ayew
Schlupp
Can brin in: Darmian, Mata/Mane, Pelle, Vardy
Playing wildcard this week
who do you think i should pick between KDB and Sanchez, and i have no city cover in the midfield if i pick sanchez.
Current squad
Schmeichel
Cech
Clyne
Kolarov
van Aanholt
Oxford
Targett
Yaya Touré
Ayew
Coutinho
Mahrez
Payet
Agüero
Martial
Wilson
want to do WILSON - VARDY
YYT - KDB/SANCHEZ
AYEW - HOOLAHAN
CLYNE - DAWSON/DIER
VAN AANHOLT - DAWSON/
OXFORD AND TARGETT - DANN/MONREAL/MARTIN
Help please guys, difficult one.oh you gotta reformat that
This ^
For this GW go with KDB. Leave the extra funds to buy Sanchext week if you want.
its not bad, no need to WC, you only need to get rid of van Aanholt, Targett and Wilson
if i dont wildcard, i have 1.5 in the bank. 1FT. i will be able to do YYT - KDB, but not wilson - vardy. Not enough itb
Defo Sanchez
Is Naughton still an option or should I take a punt on Janmaat? After this week, there are sind juicy fixtures. Some CS and assists, maybe a goal incoming.
Or Alderweireld? Or smn else? 5,2max for a defender...Im going for Janmaat he looks decent
I'd go Williams for bappage potential.
probably keep for now, two home games coming up
Which would you do guys -
A) Ayew > Payet
b) A + Gomis > Vardy -4
c) A + B + Pedro > KDB -8A
B
a
B
Thanks, bit of a 50/50 feeling myself but was more inclined with B.
Payet definitely
Vardy if you dont have Mahrez, otherwise not worth the -4
A
had hazard since the beggining, just coming into form but chelsea are shite atm. Downgrade to payet and upgrade defense? or keep?
He has put points on the board last 2 and had an incredible run against newcastle so it does seem a bit hard to get rid now. Although I don't know if his going to score that many goals this season especially with the rest of the team playing the way they are currently.
Switch to Payet!
-Better team atm.
-More attacking treat
-No Euro games and only FA to play
-Funds in the bankit makes a lot of sense and i cant disagree with you all, although my mate leading my ml atm has payet and no hazard so that could either help or hinder me
Hazard ex-owner here 😉 Swap them at GW3 with Rooney>Aguero 2nd ft swap.. Good Luck!
Keep one more
i sold for sanchez, seem like a better option than hazard with that price tag
Lads.. Who to replace Ayew with? Already have Silva Courtino Marhez Payet.
Tadic?
Good call
3-5-2 ? IF not.., something cheap
I am on 3 5 2! Lost faith in him want to get rid
still something cheap imo.., Redmond/Hoolahan and get e decent 3th striker.
Barkley
Or Sanchez
Kompany to Kolarov -4?
Pros:
Get city def coverage for NEW and BOU
Kompany likely to fall in price over int. break
Kolarov likely to rise in price over int. break
Cons:
Lose four pointssideways move, unless kompany is definitely confirmed out this weekend
Out for three weeks is the word, obviously I wouldn't do it otherwise
Pellegrini said he won't be fit for the international break so he must be out this weekend
Score check in FUCL - 56 pts with Ronaldo,Pogba and Martial to play. Lewa(c) and Neuer GK. Isn't that bad, huh?!
wrong post sry :
Wait for the press on friday, hopefully there could be good news.
If Kompany REALLY was out, wouldn't there be more information about it? Lite an article or a press release.
Who to replace wilson with? budget under 6.0.. I would like to get vardy but it will force me to do -4..changing shaqiri too
Should I? Plz help guysvardy will be a good option but people always advise against a hit.
Ayoze maybe? thoughts
I'm holding this week. I want Vardy but not for a -4.
not for a -4, and no good options for under 6.0
got the exact same problem mate. Want shot of those 2 and will have to take a hit. Already lost out on a shed load of value already by waiting. Cba to follow the crowd with Vardy now. Gonna hold off for a week with Shaqiri and Wilson rotting in my team all the while they haemorrhage value. 2 FT over the international break could be a blessing. But be prepared to lose a LOT of TV. Can re-evaluate. I think Pelle is a better option anyway to avoid the Leicester double-up as Saints fixtures improve.
I went Ighalo.
Looks like it's coming down to this for me...
Which one do you think will score more points over the next few?
A) Gomis & Berahino
B) Vardy & Sakho (- 4)B
B
based off last week i would go B but a hit is always cautioned against .
Thanks guys - very tempted to go with Vardy & Berahino though.
I'm tempted by this too.
Have 2FT and looking to swap Gomis and Wilson out - looking at Vardy + Berahino/Sakho or maybe Ighalo + Martial/LukakuDidn't realise Ighalo & Lukaku were in my price range, looks good! But looking at Leicester's fixtures makes Vardy a must imo.
Vardy & Berahino is a very good choice!
I think it may be the one!
B even with the -4
Happy to have Martial for Arsenal game after seeing them conceding 3 against Olympiakos.
This 😉
Same here no Kosc will be huge too
Merts and Gabriel does not work.
Kosi can make a difference
If Olympiacos can score 3 at Emirates.....then Martial cpt this GW?
There's some logic in your theory
Arsenal cannot defend so Uinted should score
Just took a bit of a punt on Ayoze in for Wilson (frees up some much needed cash too). Some decent fixtures after this weekend and I've got the WC ready to go shortly so if Newcastle continue to be Newcastle I can change easily. Team right for this weekend?
Butland
Sagna//Morgan//Cedric
Mahrez//Payet(C)//Pedro//Mane//Coutinho
Martial//Aguero
Ruddy//Ayoze//Azpilicueta//Gomez
.7 in the bank.Looks good... captain Aguero I think.
Nice side.
Morgan Gomez out but no urgent.
Not sure on Pedro though.
I like the Perez pick. I'd play Azpilicueta ahead of Morgan.
Thanks fellas - yeah, Morgan and Gomez have to go next week.
Think the WC will become essential in next 1-2 GW's.
But Scmei
Kol Francis Richards Dawson xxxxxx
Who to get for Gomez?
DDG
Cresswell - Kompany - Kolarov
Redmond - Payet - Mahrez - Ayew - Pedro
Aguero (C) - Martial
Bego, Wilson, Targett, Gomez
1 FT, 1,1 ITB
a) Kompany > ???, then Silva/KDB next GW
b) Gomez > ???
c) Save FTOk, lads. Chadli>?
a) Bolasie
b) Puncheon
c) Cabaye
d) keep
This transfer could cost me -4pts.. :/ Already did Wilson>Vardy and Yoshida>Browning for one more hit >:Next week
Keep now,there's no need for one more hit.
