We delve into the Gameweek 16 data now in our first members’ article of the week. Amongst this evening’s topics are West Ham’s wide men, Bournemouth’s goal threat from midfield, Tottenham’s toils up top and Watford’s relentless top scorer.
I Would refrain from getting hazard after arsenal game because aguero could be possibly rested or hauled off before 60.. ..as city take on leicester just two days after!! And aguero would be a sure starter in this important game!! So i would recommend guys to bring kun after the Sunderland game
Thoughts??
Cheers allAguero*
Aguero I think is best to bring after New Years..he will be heavily rotated before that
Is the City match not 3 days later?
Yea 3... But i think pellegrini would like a fully fresh anf fit ageuro for the leicester game!!So probably resting him against Sunderland would help
I can easily see him starting the next 3 fixtures though obviously with curtailed game time. I do agree though that the Sunderland match is the one he is going to miss if Pele decides to take it easy with him.
If he's fit, he starts. May only play 60 odd minutes but he'll start
Play 3: Azpi, Nyom, Cedric, Kolarov.
Spurs look off-form after last GW's loss against Newcastle. However Spurs are still Spurs with quite good players, so unsure if Soton will keep a cleanie.
Chelsea has been off-form for a while now. Of Course they're not very good nailed on defenders, but I have a limited choice of defenders so I'm forced to play them.Remove Cedric
The model having a pretty decent week this Gameweek. Mahrez once again the biggest miss out, but I suspect he'll be top of the charts or close come GW 17.
Kane at the bottom of the top options this week was probably its biggest success of the GW. I should start trusting my own numbers more!
Ramsey: 27.81 ----- 11
Ighalo: 27.52 -------- 7
Giroud: 26.60 ------- 6
Ozil: 25.57 ----------- 6
Lukaku: 24.90 ------- 9
Kane: 24.71 --------- 2
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Firmino: 21.06 ----- 1
Barkley: 20.41------ 2
Vardy: 19.80 -------- 7
Hazard 19.32 ------- 1
Mahrez: 17.66 ------ 13
*Ramsey's score was updated after realising it was based on just 2 GWs rather than 4 like the rest of the players*
However, It was still pretty high before anyway, at 25.32
You need to get laid.
With a real model.
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On a real table?
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Explosion imminent
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What's up with Mahrez's numbers though? Why is he low? I haven't checked his stats at all cause I don't think we need to, but for a captaincy option, I guess we should look into them.
Ramsey has to be my Hazard replacement, your model more or less confirms it. He has City this week though, Kompany will be a big deciding factor.The model takes into account stats from the last 4 GWs, and Mahrez only picked up again recently, but now that we've had 2 great performances in a row it should be enough to have a strong effect on a 4 GW sample of stats. Should have a 25 + score this week.
Yeah, I agree. I have Walcott now though, so no Ramsey for me atm. I'm happy with his assist but the temptation to ditch for Ramsey is strong, guess I just have to keep faith.
I don't think he starts when Sanchez is back....that's why I went for Ramsey but till Sanchez is out , Walcott is a better option imo
Won't Sanchez just replace Campbell though?
With Wally/Gru rotating
I mean like this:
----------Gru
Sanchez-Ozil-Walcott
Sanchez coming in for Campbell?
Otherwise, then yeah I suppose Walcott and Gru rotate.I think this will be the case -
Gru/Walcott
Sanchez - Ozil - Ox/Campbell
Wenger said that Walcott and Sanchez starting together would ruin the 'balance' of the team . Personally , I hope Walcott continues to start when Sanchez comes back
Ah, alright, cheers.
Well, no reason to ditch right now so I'll just hope for an explosion before Sanchez's arrival.That would be ideal
What do I do with this bunch of underperformers?
Howard Hennessy
Bellerin Moreno Dier Ward Simpson
Hazard Ozil Deu Mahrez Stanislas
Lukaku Kane Giroud
One free transfer, 4.5 ITB (Kun money)
A) Trade Hazard (Silva?)
B) Trade Howard to Butland/Myhill
C) Hold
A&B are both good options.
I have zero faith that chelsea can beat Sunderland. Hazard has to go imo.
Kolarov owners... are you sticking or twisting?
Butland ( Mccarthy)
Alder Bellerin Moreno ( Kolarov, Smith)
KDB Coutinho Mahrez Ozil (Westwood)
Lukaku Kane Vardy
Any advice 2.3 ITB.
Best to just save?
save
save
No problem, save.
Bench 1
A - Toby
B - Moreno
C - BarkleyMoreno
Has to be B
A
Sterling > Mahrez worth a -4?
Yes IMO
Yes, imo. I can see a high scoring game at Goodison.
Cheers both! 🙂
yeah... I'm captaining
I am 96 points behind 100K...
What GW should I target to reach under 100K?38
Scratch that. Probably 34. Dgw should see massive shifts in rank. That still leaves a few weeks to push for top 25k
I was thinking more of GW 21-22
6 week target. Don't punt a lot, play safe with a couple differentials at best. Wait for others to make mistakes.
I think I will have to do this only
Patience is key. There are still 22 GWs left with DGWs and most of our chips in tact.
Will have to trust our judgements and observations.
Stanilas and Ighalo are really tempting me, I know fixtures are sour for Ighalo but
Liverpool / Chelsea / Man city / Spurs arent keeping cleanies..Yeah!
I am thinking Fletcher to Stanilas for a hit...don't know how sound this move is..
Ighalo has form, can see Watford scoring against Liv and Che.
I would be surprised if Ighalo doesn't score in at least two of those fixtures. Non owner btw.
Hey lads what you think?
Butland
Evans Rose Zouma
Hazard* Marhez Ozil KDB
Vardy Kane Lukaku
McCarthy Bellerin Huth Westwood 1FT 1.7
A) If Haz confirmed out --> Ramsey/Wini
B) if Haz fit Save
C) Get rid of Haz regardless
CheersC for a punt.
C- I like your options in A but also consider Coutinho
Both allow for Kane to Kun for free next week
Save do you can get Kun and Sanchez next week
I like c for Rambo!
Here's the mess that is my team.
Myhill
Zouma - Toby - Moreno
Hazard - KdB - Ozil - Mahrez
Kane - Vardy - Lukaku
McCarthy - Bellerin - Westwood* - Targett*
0.6 itb, 1 FT
Initially I was looking to upgrade Westwood to a Bourne mid until Hazard messed up and Jose's comments don't look too good.
What to do?Link to Jose's comments?
"The only thing I know is in 10 seconds he made the decision himself. It must be a serious injury because he just left the pitch and just made the decision not to go in.
"His first reaction was 'I can't' and I was going to make the change. His second reaction was 'I want to try,' and when he goes on the pitch, first step he immediately says 'I can't do it.' It was him in a few seconds who had three different perspectives, but clearly he couldn't do it."
More like a dig cause he just walked off.You got me worried for a second
Hazard was in pain when he got injured , so obviously he couldn't make a sound judgementIt's not the injury, but the comments Mourinho has made. He has benched Hazard before, and was obviously not happy with the way he walked off. Could be another bench.
Its more the disappointment of the loss than any ill feelings towards Hazard that led to these comments IMO
Never singles out and talks about players in post match talks though. it was strange for him to talk like that for someone who got injured apparently.
You team is hardly a mess mate.
It isn't, but I am still somehow losing OR week after week.
Quite a similar team, my plan was Targett to Olsson. Keeping cash for Kane to Aguero. Now Haz out is priority. Just waiting on Sanchez news, if not Ramsey
Do you plan on getting both Aguero and Sanchez soon?
Yes. soon as both play 90 is prob best
Hazard----> Ramsey depending on Kompany injury news. Both teams are leaky atm, could be one of those top 4 clash goal fests.
If not, then save or Westwood--->Stanislas.Like Stan more over King? I know he is involved more, has higher creativity and has been posting almost similar Goal Threat stats, but just the idea of King playing so far up the pitch is tempting.
King has been getting more SoT too
So , what are these comments on Hazard that should get Hazard owners worried?
Best option?
a. mane + willian > wijndalum and hendo for a hit
b. mane > wijndalum FT
c. save ft
ozil kdb mane mahrez willian
kane vardy lukakub
and bench kdb?
Myhill
Moreno - Smalling - Wollscheid
Ozil - Mahrez - Silva - Barkley
Vardy - Lukaku - Kane
(4.0, Bertrand, Koscielny, 4.3)
2 FT, 4.8m ITB.
Anything transfers to improve the team? If not, 1 FT will be wasted.few options : Can improve 5th mid or
Barkley > Ramsey/Coutinho or
Betrand > DawsonDepends on whether smalling is fit.
If not you will have to do Betrand- Dawson/Dann.
Yer Barkley- Ramsey/ Coutinho seems like a sold transfer as well
Plenty to do here.
Get your team set up ready for the arrival of Sanchez and Kun.
Downgrade Barkley to a 5th midfielder to get money ITB.
Then next week. Do a double FT to get Sanchez and Kun
Trippling up on WBA? Bring Olsson in for Targett (yes i know) along with Evans and Myhill or go for Wollschield/Ward?
Not for me, not an in form defence to have 3 at the back.
I'd only double up WBA at most, better go with different teams.
Get Wolls
Double up Stoke
Butland, Schmeichal
Toby, Moreno, Kolarov, Ward, Francis
KDB, Ozil, Hazard, Mahrez, Westwood
Vardy, Kane, Lukaku
2.1m, 2ft's
Plan had been a simple - Westwood - Stanislas
Things have changed now.. 
Any informed commentators here willing to offer advice.
Hazard to Wij/ Ramsey/ HENDO?
Would give enough to go for Aguero next GW prob..
Not sure to go with 1 or 2 transfers this week eitherNot any pro, but thought Haz > Ramsey is best option imo
That's good! Stay away from Ramsey IMO. Save that cash for Sanchez and Kun
Ozil and Sanchez not a bit too much?
Anyone how was Coutinho performace against WBA, I could not watch the game
To facilitate my Ramsey signing, I can either do
Aguero > Ighalo
Kane > Ighalo
The thought process being:
- if I do keep Kane this week, I will be drafting him out to get Aguero back in probably next week (wasted transfer)
- if I do keep Aguero this week, he's got a tough game (although it is Kun), and he may not get a full game (although I've read he's expected to be in the team now)
NB. I would be benching Ighlao this week as I'm a Liverpool fan, but have to free up funds for Ramsey.
Thoughts DZ?I'd not bother getting Ramsey now. I'd get your team set up ready for Sanchez.
I'd sell Kane instead.
I'd play IghaloSanchez was becoming very frustrating while Giroud was playing up front though, and offering nowhere near as much threat.
Either way, you're agreeing the Kane transfer, which is the way I wanted to go. First steps... 🙂
Kane..he has not been scoring since I got him in..
So annoying!! Took a big hit to get him in, and he's scored 4 points in three weeks (two of those I captained him!!!)
Butland / (McCarthy)
Wolly / Kolv / Moreno / (Prodl) / (Bellerin)
Mahrez (C) / Walcott / Ozil / KDB / (Barkley)
Ighalo / Luk (VC) / Kane
G2G lads?$ sure
Is Fletcher to Stanilas (-4) a bad move?
Why would you do that
He has been playing well cheaper than Fletcher, fixtures also not bad...and probably play AOA this week
Who'd you bench for Stan?
Was thinking of Playing AOA this week
So which defender you thinking of benching for him?
Monreal, Nyom, O'Shea
I'd be tempted, just not sure about the hit. But tempted for sure.
Personally i would not make moves to intentionally play AOA. A situation will naturally arise later. Def not foe a -4
hmm, thanks!
This
Depends. I'd be forward planning now instead. To fit Sanchez and Kun into your team
I don't need to plan for them, have enough money itb
I'd have said good transfer, but not for a hit, personally.
yeah, thanks!
Guys, who to transfer out Barkley @ KDB to allow Wijnaldum?
Barkley at KDB? I don't understand the question sorry
Barkley or KDB to trash out?
Barkley
I think he meant OR. Barkley imo
Barkley
Should I play
a) Bellerin
b) Cathcart
C) Westwood > Ramsey, play AoAC looks good
Will hazard be fit Saturday?
No idea. Even if he is, will he start?
A) -4 to Sanchez
B) wait till next week and has stanislas play?
I'd want rid of him either way
Front 8:
Barkley - Mahrez - Özil - WIj - KDB
Vardy - Ighalo - Lukaku
1FT
4m itb
Save or go for Ramsey?Save
Save
Williams(WHU) -> Zouma(SUN) (FT)?
Or save?Sounds good to me!!
Which one?! 🙂
The original question. The transfer.
I saw the "save" as the 'no' response 🙂
Save
Save
Why are all the Stoke defenders being purchased when wolly is .5m cheap? Will he not stay a regular?
Wolly is nailed, and is probably the best of the bunch for pts! He's a bap magnet.
His total score is lower because he didn't play near the start, and that puts people off.
My trade this week will probably be - Redmond out, Stanislas in. It gives enough cash to go Kane to Aguero if & when Aguero hits consistent form. Was going to go Kane to Ighalo but I have been putting off selling Redmond for a while & in the meantime he's been losing value. It also looks like Bellerin will sub in for Smalling.
Team this week:
Butland
Smalling, Toby, Ake
Ozil, Mahrez, Barkley, Stanislas
Lukaku (c), Kane, Vardy
McCarthy, KDB, Bellerin, Kolarov
Thoughts on trade & bench appreciated & thanks.Guys given the fixtures and forms , who do you'll think will be a stronger defence?
Stoke or WBA
WBA
But of course you know what Stoke can do in reality even when written off.Pulis has a very strong track record!
