We delve into the members’ data tonight and assess some of the key statistics from the Gameweek gone by. Stoke and Leicester’s weekend goal heroes arrive on our radar, whilst we also analyse Chelsea’s lack of end product, Aaron Ramsey’s central midfield display and the relentless displays of Watford’s top scorer.
Kolarov a rotation risk for the weekend?
no
Surely without Kompany they can keep out SWA, the worst attack ever?
ayew serious
NIght all
Cheerios
Wowee ... DZ just hit new heights, or depths!
Curious, how long have you been in the DZ, TE? Always wondered who the personalities were in the DZ 3+ years back.
Yeah I've been a regular DZer for about 5-6 years i guess. It's nice to have the same 20-30 users here for a solid discussion in the middle of my Australian day
😯 Damn, that's impressive. Cool, seems like there's more Australians here than any other nationality.
I'm guessing most of the old school DZers have left now?There are a few still around,, some come and go ... there were a few real characters here a few years ago, who either got banned or got sick of their posts being removed (rightly or wrongly). But ... the current crop are pretty good ... i like you, for example 🙂
Aha, yeah I've seen lot of issues recently regarding posts being removed. Seems it was an even bigger deal in the past. This place has been missing those controversial posters like MRU who at least had good banter. Haha, thanks TE, you're not too bad yourself 😉
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Current midfield of...
Hazard Ozil Mahrez Mane Barkley
1.8 in the bank to work with, looking at bringing in a city midfielder and/or Ramsey.
What would you suggest?Very similar midfield, I got 'em all except for Barkley (KDB foe me).
Try Mane -> KDB/Sterling if you can, if not downgrade Haz. I plan to do Haz -> Rambo later on.
Hazard or Mane to Silva/KDB/Ramsey
Well I'm considering a hit to bring in Ramsey and a City midfielder. I'm finding it hard to prioritize one over the other, so I may take the hit. Shame to see Hazard leave so soon but sometimes you just need to cut losses.
If you think it'll pay off then why not.
With Hazard I would say it is best to cut your losses.
Rukawa - you still here??
Haz KBD Ozil Mahrez _____
Kane Vardy Lukaku
For 7.0 max, should I get:-
A. Wijnaldum
B. Shaqiri/Arnau
C. Alli
D. Stanislas
I like A very muhc (good cover for Chrismas schedule), but then benching headache nonetheless*KDB
personally i'm looking at alli as my sanchez replacement
hey mate. Long time no see.
Alli eh. Mostly starter/bench fodder?starter as for me. going to bench ayew this gw.
Hey, Nabil 🙂
I'd go C, assuming that cash can't be better used elsewhere or to bolster your defense.Assuming you're not keen on Agüeto. Playing around with the ticker. I'm not too fond of Newcastle's fixtures there GW18-20 (EVE, wba, ars). Think you can get better mids at 7.0 strictly as cover for those GW's. Arnie has (MUN, eve, wba), not ideal IMO.
Maybe Bolasie could be a good shout here as he has good form in tandem with stronger fixtures (bou, SWA, CHE). Or Alli with (NOR, wat, eve). I'd go either those two, or Stanislas in case you need the cash at some point plus they have decent fixtures & have some of the best attacking stats around these last four (CRY, ars, lei).Wow... my exact analysis for bringing in Stanislas... Get out of my head Zasa 🙂
Sorry! 🙂
You really made me thinking, Zasa. Yeah Stanislas has the potential do to George Boyd things. Alli looks pretty good too, but not too sure about 2 TOT attack. Cheers a lot.
Anytime mate, good luck!
i don't have any problems to have two players from an attack minded team. Already have mahrez, vardy (Lei) and barkley, lukaku (Eve). The decision to bring alli is not final yet, might go for silva and double up with kdb.
fwiw I really don't have any problem with 2 attacking players from same team too. This is a guy who has Sakho/Payet & Mane/Pelle in his GW1 team 😆
Alli is very good but the notion for me is if I'm getting a serious bench fodder, better go with Stan since he's cheaper.
2 votes for Alli. Can understand the love from FFS community
It would depend on whether or not you wanted to start putting Kun plans in place - look to bring him in over the next 2-3 GWs. If so, you would go a cheap 5th MID - Stanislas etc,
If you're not too concerned about getting Kun in - go with Wijnaldumgood thoughts. cheers
D looks decent
thanks Incredibles and all
Any price experts awake? 🙂
-> Will Vardy rise this week?Almost 100% will not rise, he's only at 31% and I would have thought some people are even considering losing him (stupidly)
Thanks:)
Have a look here: http://www.fplstatistics.co.uk/Home
What to do with this front eight:
Couthinho - KDB - Ozil - Barkley - Mahrez
Benteke - Vardy - Kane
1) Benteke->Lukaku?
2) Save
a) Bench Barkley
b) Bench Mahrez
(No AOA chip)
Cheers for your advice:)1
a^ this
1
A
With Sturridge injured and Coutinho back in the side (hopefully), you might be better off keeping Benteke
1A
Thank you all!
a) it is
Still not sure whether 1) or 2) is the way to go.
I'd say bench Benteke and play all the other attackers. And save a transfer on it,
Or do Benteke to Lukaku and bench Coutinho. Coming back from injury. West Brom can be tough.
Humh... That's true. Could bench Coutinho. Thx. 🙂
1a
Surely you can't consider benching Mahrez after last week?1 for sure IMO, Lukaku can do massive damage this GW. I'd do, A if you're playing the ownership game imo.
Surely Coutinho will be fit this weekend?
He dam well better be
we shall see thursday
With all the $ lying around would you consider this defense lightweight?
Butland Hennessey
Alderweireld Moreno Dawson PvA MorganYes, but looks decent nonetheless
With clean sheets so hard to predict, I dont see any reason to invest heavily in defenders. Would be best just to save the money for a future kun/sanchez/hazard/kdb transfer in the future. My team is:
Butland Hennessey
Koscielny Alderweireld Moreno Ward Simpson
But looking at going Kos>Evans as Brom have good fixtures coming up and Arsenal dont look like keeping cleanies anymore with no good defensive mids tbh.Thanks guys. Arsenal and City just not keeping cleanies, and Utd now with too many injuries... Won't even know who to get instead of these guys above.
Mr Ryan Shawcross, esq.
Anyone watched City game? How did Silva and KDB looked?
Silva looked like he was rounding into form, KDB looked a bit tired and frankly not that good.
I'm interested because I own neither and will be bringing one in this week. It's a tough call that will be put off until Friday.If you don't own either get Silva
Same here, silva is a differential, tempted
Sterling
Sterling is to up and down to bother with. I remember when he played well in champions league before and scored. So I captain him against villa and he missed a couple of real easy chances. Just not clinical or consistent enough, and he always gets subbed.
Can't wait for next season...
Lol, it can't be that bad?
I wish I can vote more
This
Hehe, I know how you're feeling, Shifty. It's been a pretty sporadic season for many, but it's nice to have new variables in play with the chips & some pretty inconsistent results from teams. Makes reaching the top 10k or 1000 that much more satisfying come the end of the season, IMO. 🙂
I might take a season off this one has been so depressing
same. realy considering it. it's been a horrid 4 GWs on the trot and naturally, have grown abit detached and distant - quite liking it. every day seems brighter....until I think about FPL again.
I was really enjoying it when I was doing well. Major come down since then plus so many other things going on my life. I have enjoyed being part of FIFFSA though, that has helped
same, i had the momentum but everything fell apart from just before the start of FIFFSA. Good job on the tournament though, something to look forward to even though UAE has been quite inconsistent.
You need a win this week for sure. You are in luck that 2 of the other teams got a draw at least. A good weekly score would help as well just in case you end up tied.
Students at my uni be like "can't wait for next semester" 😆
Only so the drinking can commence again I hope.
Hazard out for Rambo or silva. Have KDB and Ozil. Double up on Arsenal or ManC?
Get Ramsey and give him the armband this week
Tough decision. Both injury prone, but would prefer Ramsey, looked explosive vs Sunderland
Just wait until tonights games, Ramsey could get injured or have a terrible game and you will soon change your mind.
Just hold for now, go for Ramsey if looks good tonightWaiting for game tomo but otherwise Ramsey all day everyday
Thanks all! Looks lile Ramsey it is, depending on UCL tomorrow.
Not tempted to wait and watch with Hazard, before picking the replacement?
good question but if aguero is in i will go with silva to cover his points if he is fit and fires.. otherwise.. ramsey
Hello DZ! Completely lost this week, would appreciate some advice. Wanna fix my defence, but really want Ramsey as I think he will flourish in the central role. However not so sure about benching headaches.
Butland
Belle Kola VVD
KDB Özil Barkley Mahrez
Kane Lukaku Vardy
Ruddy Evans WW Richards iTB : 4.2
A) WW > Ramsey
B) Barkley > Ramsey
C) Richards > Rose
D) Savewho is WW?
Westwood?
Nah. waiver wire according to NBA Fantasy. Can't be that too.
Ah hat was unclear, it's Westwood
Oh. Sorry.
Ramsey imo is very tempting but not that pressing issue for you - he can wait. Sort VVD, Richards and Evans first. Maybe get Moreno or a WAT defender. If only 1 FT, consider saving it.Cheers!
You have a point about waiting, its just they face Villa. Only 1 FT. Gonna keep Evans for some pretty fixtures coming up, would you prefer Moreno over Rose? Moreno was my second choiceMoreno, very attacking and LIV is doing good at the back actually.
Very true, and THAT volley though
Walter White?
Weightwatchers?
The humor is strong in this one
Save
Thanks!
you can save but if you feel u must then c.. n bench vvd
Cheers. Don't feel like I must, but think Rose will get more points (possibly attacking returns) vs Newcastle, than VVD this week
yep.. i am actually buying rose after europa football on thursday
How did Silva play? Finals got me busy as hell.
he was` good played a full 90. but the real impact came from kolarov down the left and sterling
Cheers. Got De Bruyne/Kolarov/Silva in my team. I noticed that when City put their subs on they did a lot better.
i was gona do the silva kdb combo as well but decided the minus wasnt worth it. so just got to decide if im gona get kolarov or rose now.. leaning towards rose tho cuz he is cheaper..
Busy night I have barely had time to pop in. You will be excited to know that the new improved FIFFSA article is with FFS and will be published at some point.
Oooh early article, great work mate. think I need to do a presser now then!
Not just new. It is also improved
Super saiyan version of FIFFSA? You don't say! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l1dnqKGuezo
Sheeeeeeeeet!
Evening cheese. How did you go with the work on the house over the break? Or did the weather write it off...
Well a personal problem presented itself which unfortunately took up an awful lot of time. I still managed to dig a trench and bury the telephone cable and redecorate the living room. I never got the completion certificate done but all the work towards it was done.
Sorry to hear that mate. Sounds like very good progress in the circumstances so fair play.
Where have you positioned the man cave?!I don't get one unfortunately. Although once we have the cert I can put a floor in the loft. There is space for a full size snooker table up there along with a home cinema easily.
Oh happy days.
Soundproof it nicely and install a little bar and darts board...golden ticket!I would love that. Not sure how to get everything I would like through the loft hatch.
Sounds like you may have to install a new hatch if viable. Or the better option may be to just chop out a section of the ceiling separate to the hatch and replace it later after the works? You're the expert chap!
A snooker table sized hatch would be some undertaking.
Lol, you aren't planning to put the snooker table in one surely? The bed of the table is made up of several slates I believe so you would just be able to pass a single piece of slate through and assemble to spec
I thought putting that together would be a specialist job. I wonder if you can get one from Ikea?
There will definitely be people making a living from it, but if you are good with your hands and can understand instructions easily enough I reckon you could have a red hot go? Either way, it will be passed in installments
I'd give it a bash and you're much handier than me by the sounds of it
I will give most things ago. It usually works out in the end.
Just got to think it through properly, make sure you have any tools you may need, and be patient in my experience. Easier said than done at times mind!
I've been restoring heritage buildings for a few years and old buildings are never what you expect, and don't have the uniformity of modern construction. I'm not a whizz or anything, but I tryWe built ours so everything is pretty new. The internet is a godsend for helping you to work out how to do things.
Absolute treasure trove. I could pass as a bricklayer to the untrained observer I reckon! Entirely down to what I've learned from instructional videos etc
Mane, Deu, Westwood and Kun to Ramsey, Walcott, Sterling and Zarate for -8pts, boom! Exciting stuff 😛
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-----Moreno-Nyom-Ward
Sterling-Ramsey-KDB-Walcott
--------Luka-Kane-Zarate
😎
Wow. Who is your fifth MF? Why zarate? West han will struggle with the injuries they have, IMO.
Just an enabler, have good fixtures. Any better forward(5.5m or less) you would suggest over Zarate?
Mahrez is 5th mid.Bench Zarate instead of Mahrez imo
Yeah, that need to be decided. I can delay Mane/Deu to Ramsey/Walcott, save pts and have no benching headache.
Solid transfers, good luck!
Bench strength: looking ahead into the Christmas schedule and impending rotations/1pters, would you rather:
(assume similar fixture difficulty)
1) Stronger: 5th Mid OR 4th Def?
2) First sub: 5th Mid or 4th Def?Fifth mid all the way.
Cheers, considering the heavy schedule, was wondering if mids get rotated/subbed more, and if there are more clean sheets.
Possible but question is how to predict clean sheets? Last gw no one would have predicted a stoke or Newcastle CS. If your fourth defender is from a bottom team then no percentage in playing him as first sub.
I'd say it's more difficult to predict a 5th cheap mid's points as compared to clean sheets. (unless you're playing with a big front 8 i.e.)
And I assumed most would not have a 4th defender from bottom teams.
Fwiw, my defense is Alder, Moreno, Monreal, Azpi, Dawson.
My 5th mid is Westwood, and am wondering if it's even worth using a transfer to change him.
Far be it from me to profit from other people's misery but this Sturridge injury has cheered me up little. I think this means Bentekke will get gametime every week and with Coutinho back Tekkers could produce something. I plan to keep Tekkers for a couple of more weeks despite the Newcastle horror show.
Or am I smoking? I know Pool fans think Tekkers doesn't suit Klopp's style. But surely he is ahead of Origi right? Or will Klopp again play without a striker and use Tekkers only as sub?
I'd like to know this also. If Kun is ruled out I'm looking at Tekkers as an option.
I have Tekkers already so will keep him. But will not get him afresh. Kane, Lukaku, vardy, ighalo all should be ahead of him. I would even look at Martial before Tekkers.
You should get a huge clue with the EL selection. Tekkers on the bench = Tekkers starts at the weekend
Benteke does not fill me with confidence. Rather have Firmino, Lallana and Coutinho be our front 3.
This is my fear too. That will leave Tekkers as plan B.
Not sure if he will start of Origi...Klopp still doesn't have his ideal starting line-up yet - even more so with Coutinho injured at the moment. Could be worth a punt though! Proven quality.
I'm going back to safety with my Sturridge out transfer (I think). Aguero's not ready, Tekkers isn't *guaranteed* game time and I've been fire walking for far too long with injury-prone premium players so I might just get Vardy.
Hmm. Safety is good for the mighty Seychelles. What other logical choices are there now? I dunno but I just don't think Leicester are going to do that well this week.
Honestly for me right now its a 3-way shootout between Vardy, Ighalo and Giroud but I'm wary of Giroud's gametime.
I do like Iggy. Still an absolute steal
Why not Martial? If you can access above article, Martial's nos are intriguing. I don't buy this gloom around united. At some point they will string together a few weeks of decent scores. Martial will profit from that.
On a diff note united ex players turned pundits are doing what Pool's ex players used to do all these years. Create this air of negativity around the manager and make his position untenable. These pundits have no accountability and talk is cheap.Nah United attackers are awful fantasy assets whilst under LVG. For me the big number stat is of secondary importance to shot numbers etc and at home to West Ham, or indeed over any of Man U's last 5 really easy fixtures he's done nowhere near enough for me to be remotely interested.
Fair enough. It seems lvg will get them to take.more shots. But of course it makes sense to wait for.more evidence.
Just proposed to my girlfriend of 12 years this past weekend - thankfully she said yes 😀 The planning was intense and (not an excuse) perhaps it caused me to take my eye of FPL for awhile.
I'm a simple guy - can only focus on one thing at a time 😆 maybe now i can focus abit more on FPL. What would you do with this lot, lads?
DDG
Skrtel Kolarov Dawson
Ozil Barkley Ayew Mahrez Surman
Aguero* Kane Vardy
2.9m banked, 1 FT.
Thanks in advance!Congratulations!!!
Does the RMT belong in the same update as that? Hope she doesnt come on here 🙂😀 thanks! She's Singaporean as well, she only comes on here on Saturdays to see the Scout PIcks - she's above me in my ML. Gawd I hate her sometimes 😆 😆
Well, she's a keeper then!
And then let's get the RMT out of the way before she sees you posting again.
I'd say wait for Aguero news. If he's fit, Ayew->Silva/Coutinho/Ramsey.
If Aguero's ruled out, Aguero->Lukaku probably safest.Thanks, agree those seems like my options.
Aguero > Lukaku would totally be admitting defeat as all my rivals above me have him. But I guess now it's a matter of damage limitation. Thanks!
Ayew to coutinho if he is fit? Or bank.
what's the situation with Couts? injured or not? thanks
Back in training so hopefully should be fit for weekend.
Casual...
have to admit, been abit of a cashhhhh
Ha, just jesting. Congrats on the excellent news. 12 years tho? Made her work for it didn't you 😉
yea, well we've been tog since we were 15 so 12 years seems longer than it actually is 😀
Congratulations Shifty, are we all getting an invite to the wedding?
Aguero -> Lukaku simple job 🙂Aguero > Lukaku is what i'm looking at. Might take a -4 if I feel frisky 😀
DZ folks might get an honorary mention @ the wedding, they've helped us with some transfer advice these couple of seasons. she plays FPL too 😯AN FFS wedding? Who would conduct the ceremony?
has to rev. Doosra surely?
Was it not Reverend Wakey at some point?
Congrats bro. Girlfriend of 12 years? That's an accomplishment on it's own.
I'd keep FT if Aguero is deemed fit or perhaps do Ayew>Coutinho (if he's back)Yea high school sweethearts and all. Long time coming but still very special.
Aguero is just not worth it at all this season I think. Pity. Seems like Aguero > Lukaku or Ayew > Coutinho/Silva are my 2 options.
Aguero out if he isnt fit otherwise Ayew to Silva
gotcha, thanks Holmes. This has quickly filtered my options for me. Thanks
Congratulations my friend. Big days ahead!
Yeah, multitasking is not our thing. At least you got solid excuse now lol
strong team. Wonder why you're doing poor. Maybe Ayew to MCIYea not sure...weird season. Always happy with my team but just struggling - ML rivals differentials hammering my differentials has been the issue....Ayew to MCI/Coutinho if Aguero is fit seems popular.
Thanks for the well wishes! Very happy, hopefully ride this optimism in FPL for awhile 😀Same here buddy. Hate to see ML rivals doing good out of nothing but credits to them too.
Good luck with your preparation.yea they've opened up a massive lead the past few weeks because of my Mane Sanchez Aguero vs Lukaku Ozil Barkley with cash in the bank.
Absolutely demoralizing.
Congrats. Once she says yes you can afford to take your eye off the ball!
Isues I can see wuith your starting xi.
Dawson - Do you have a better option in your other defenders?
Ayew - Tough fixture and Surman as an option is much worse.
Aguero - Fitness?Thanks Cheesoid 😀
Yup, fair assessment and completely agree some are on borrowed time,
Colo Naughton are my other defenders.
Ayew is on the doorstep out of my team this week depending on Aguero news.
Aguero to Lukaku
And Ayew to KDB for a -4
Btw,congratulations.Definitely considering those moves for a hit, maybe Silva.
Thanks Johnny.
Congratulations, Shifty 🙂 Best of luck on your future endeavors together
Agüero to Lukaku imo, huge ownership & will be captained by many vs Norwich. I'd definitely prioritize him over anyone else.Gotcha - sounds like a plan to me. Appreciate the well wishes!
Ozil - Sterling - Mahrez - Deulofeu
Vardy - Lukaku
Westwood and Pellè >>> Silva and 6.3 forward
Any differentials suggestion?? (no Ighalo, pls)
Zarate
Ok, thanks. 🙂
Not FPL related but anyone think Mournho will be sacked , if Chelsea don't qualify.
Further how long does Van gaal have, it be nice to see the back of himThey could just swap managers
LVG - Chelsea would keep 30/38 CS a season
dont think Mou will be sacked.. if was the case he would be gone already.. who is even out there to take over?
Ancelotti? Capello or Hiddink till the summer. Rodgers maybe.
I hope Jose stays. As an Arsenal fan I can't get enough enjoyment out of his misery. When jerks get punished by karma you should enjoy.
as an arsenal fan.. u get enjoyment? win a champions league nuh.. 10 years no prem league title.. the irony of being content and drinking champagne for finishing 4th every other season... ohhh and buy a new medical team.
Yep thanks for the advice. I see you are an expert on things football by listening to Talkaport and reading tabloids.
well.. i mean it must be hard as an arsenal fan knowing by jan-feb u will be battling for a champions league spot as opposed to the prem title.. dont u get tired of that? Jw will be a new signing for u, so too welbeck
That's why I need enjoyment from other clubs' problems no?
BTW thanks for Cech. And thanks also for beating us to Fabregas.lol Ha GOOD ONE.. he was grateful for the trophy
He is our double agent. He got Pedro for you right? Think about it!
LOL DAMN.. u win u win..
Maybe for their new medical staff they could get eva
I likey this idea.
% Smalling in top 10k guys?
Smalling injury may help me to solve benching headache this GW40.5% , second most owned
major decision this week will be if to cap kane or lukaku..
Kane after europa .. bleh.. but vs newcastle who knows..
Lukaku red hot form.. early morning fixture if he flops whole weekend is soured lol
Kane may get a Europe rest? Think they are qualified.Still with you, tough choice on those 2
well if he does that will be nice. but lukaku's form is very tempting
VVD > Rose or Dier?
rose..for me
sorry, meant rose or toby?
still rose for me.. cheaper.. and always chance of assist and even a goal...toby was lucky to get that assist last game .. when it comes to fpl.. wing backs over center backs any day
Cheers mate, my only concern with rose is if he's nailed on
wait for thursday to see if davies plays.. if he does most likely rose is safe for the weekend. plus rose has been first choice for like the last 5-6 gws
Which three signings do you think were the best last window for premier league teams? Here's a shortlist from me. Value vs. money considered.
Clyne (12.5M), Sterling (49M), De Bruyne (54.5M), Cech (10M), Deulofeu (4.25M), Kante (5.6M), Huth (3M), Fuchs (free), Joe Gomez (3.5M), Martial (36M), Wijnaldum (14.5M), Virgil van Dijk (11.5M), Glen Johnson (free), Ayew (free), Alderweireld (11.5M), Payet (10.7M).If taking into account price then
Kante, Alder and Cech. Payet there if not injuredCech
Payet
AlderweireldPayet has to be number one surely, been nothing but amazing for West ham and such a shame he got injured. Bargain at the price they paid
Would also agree on Cech and Alder
Cech, Payet , Deulofeu
Only prob with Deulofeu is that Barca can get him back for 6mill, if they had him no strings attached he'd be in my top 3 definitely
Payet
Deulofeu
Glen JohnsonCech, Kante, Payet for me. It's a real shame for the hammers that Payet's been crocked since arriving.
For me:
Payet
Alderweireld
Sterling
Sterling because City needed an English player, he's only 21 and he's versatile.To be fair Cech has saved Arsenal so many pts this season and he was taken from a rival that could of used him. I'd rank him over Sterling on second thought.
Kante, Alli, Payet, imo
Chaps, bring in Watmore or a Bournemouth forward/mid to play for this gameweek? It's for a draft league. Thanks for any help.
Bournemouth, King maybe assuming that Richie is gone
Ritchie is available...
Take richie all day long then
Silva or KDB?
both ! lol
352 a possibility?
Ozil Mahrez Walcott Coutinho Silva
Lukaku Kane
Swap kdb/silva or Walcott/Ramsey depending but could be a strong front 7. Then have Ighalo as the third striker and rotate when he has plum fixtures.
Thoughts?
