We delve into the Gameweek 20 data this evening in our first members article of the week. Wayne Rooney’s upturn in attacking potential arrives under analysis, whilst we also cast an eye over midfielders from Spurs, West Ham, Arsenal and Newcastle, before assessing Liverpool and Leicester’s threat in the final third.
Most nailed on NCWHMD?
NCWHMD - Non Creswell West Ham Defender
I understood that! 😎
Don't know
Reid
Yeah, This!
Injured.
Due back soon
So not 'nailed' per se..
He is nailed as he's their best defender by a country mile, and cheaper than Tomkins.
I have faith Lateriser can see a big yellow flag next to Reid's name 🙂I get what you say but I am sure LR is targeting bou and new up next and acc. to Doos , Reid will mis bou
Doos is who i will rely on then. Its either Reid, Collins, Tomkins or Williams.
Tomkins
this according to Doos
So not Collins?
Doos hates Collins 😉
Was thinking of moving Theo on but after what happened to us last night, he might be a viable captaincy option if he starts
Its the Liverpool defence. Always wanted to keep him.
Theo C against Lpool? What happened? I still thinking about selling him..
The way I see it I have two viable options to get Aguero in....2 FT and 4.2 ITB
Butland
Azpi Bellerin Dawson
Ozil KDB Arnie Mahrez
Kane Lukaku Vardy
(Hennessey Stansilas Simpson Moreno)
A) KDB and Vardy -> Yaya and Aguero
B) KDB and Vardy -> Payet and Aguero
Happy to hear thoughts if you can see something I can't
B
Thanks Weasel Boy
B.
I've just done B but having major KDB fears now! Feels bad.
Anyone joining me in bringing Willian in?
No. Bring Oscar in if you want a Chelsea mid. Much more of a goal threat , nailed under Hiddink , is on Pens too
Prefer Oscar.
Still staying away from Chelsea players for now..
Only one i want is Costa. No space.
moved coutinho for willian, hopefully it will pay dividends
Silly
@Balders , read this for further proofs-
"He must have had slicks on, when he should have had normal tyres on," said the Dutchman after the game.
"His reaction was good, when he was booed he had a very good reaction as a professional," he said..
"I think that made him think 'how should I go on?'. And he showed how he will go on today."He(Oscar)*
Cheers EH
It was raining heavily , so wouldn't read much into the penalty miss. Scored a nice goal from the a penalty against Sunderland
Silva + Giroud ➡ Alli + Aguero
Approve or disapprove?Approve. Although I would be tempted to keep Gru against a Pool side without any CBs...
Fair point to consider
The other option is Lukaku but that seems a bit short-sightedYep , I agree. I would prolly sell tho as Aguero looks like a good (c) option this week.
*sell Gru that is
DONT sell Lukaku!I understood what you meant 🙂
Just had a look at your full team and it could definitely pay off. Excellent rank by the way!
I certainly appreciate that. Thanks for the response!
Thoughts on Barkley --> Willian for a hit?
Don't fancy barkley too much in the coming weeksDecent pick but Payet is the popular pick.
Am I the only one who doesn't rate guardiola as a manager?
Both of his jobs have been at clubs that literally sh*t money, and now he's going to man city? I mean yes he won a lot of trophies but Where's the challenge in managing a club that can literally buy all the players in that league bar a few like Bayern did, basically stealing all of Dortmund's good players?Watch this mate and reconsider your opinion - https://t.co/HpTW2m73Xb
Its a 30 minute watch but totally worth it if you are interested in Guardiola 🙂Best manager in the world by a distance. Mourinho best in terms of results tho...Pep best in terms of performances
Ask Benitez at Real. Having good players and money is not the be-all and end-all.
Rafa's exit had very little to do with football
Whatever be the reasons, if he was winning matches all-around, would he still be sacked? My point was not about his sacking but about how a manager can hold a team's performance together given money and good players.
out of 25 matches, he won 17,drew 5 and lost 3
Much better than I thought then.
I agree somewhat as he inherited great sides, which had won champions leagues. Barca are better now since Suarez joined and Bayern have disimproved. Pep probably craves building his own side to prove himself, maybe United still a possibility. Love to see him at a smaller club.
Also, I understand your scepticism, but if a top club like Man City wants your services, is offering great money, has good facilities and great players, who would say no I need a greater challenge and then go to West Ham/Newcastle for example?
In this day and age, the better team which you can go to is the one nearly always opted for.
Wah! 6 posts during 45 minutes! The dead-zone keeps extending even to the day of ManC-Everton.
I have the exact money to get Sanchez for Barkley but it would leave me with a benching issue. Rest of my front 7 is:
KDB Ozil Alli Mahrez
Ighalo Kane Lukaku
This would probably mean benching I Mahrez at Spurs. Obviously depends on Sanchez showing some fitness in the cup, is it madness?
Wait until the cup and decide. Doubt he'll rise yet so you're still good.
I would prefer Kun to Sanchez if I could have one in my team. I feel your team would be better off keeping some money ITB for when you might want Kun. When the guy gets in form and fitness, then he is near-essential.
Give Alexis a game or two before bringing him and make sure he goes through 90 minutes unscathed.
Two back to back hamstring injuries, no need to risk it as there always a possibility of re aggravating the injury or having something come up.
It also normally takes several games to get back up to game speed and find your touch again
2 games to go for Man City till next GW...all those that did Vardy > Aguero should be scared
They could easily do Aguero > Anyone so i'm sure they're not too bothered
and lose 2 transfers...
What if they had 2 FT and used one?
What if they bench him for a week and then downgrade.
Not a huge deal, Vardy is injured anyway.
You're probably right but Bony may start tonight.
Who to play ?
1. Cech or Hennesey
2. Ward, Simpson or Moreno
ThanksHennesy and Ward
Cech and Ward.
1.Cech
2. Tough choice. Maybe Ward.
Cech and Ward....suggestions for my query below?
Afternoon DZ.
Team for this week.
Hennessey
Smith Alder Wolly
KDB Ozil Mahrez Payet
Aguero Kane Lukaku
Myhill Tettey Simpson Dawson
Did Barkley to Payet. Save the other FT? 0.5m.
Thanks.Nice team.
Did exactly the same and saving other FT.Cheers mate.
Any idea which one of Aguero or KDB will start both home games? Or will both start?Wish I knew but KDB seems to start regularly
But I just think that Pele won't risk Kun in league cup.
I could be wrong
Save the transfer Eden
can help.with query below?Cheers.
Good morning DZ
Best cheap mid for my Aguero enabler?
Had my sights on King (Bourne) but read he may not be first choice with competition from Murray and a new possible striker...Should i just get the ultra cheap Stanislas?
Alli?
Soeey forgot yo mention
Already hav Alli and will be going with him as 4th Mid for nowIf you have Alli as 4th mid, then you can go slightly more premium with your 5th mid. Do you also have Mahrez?
Well Aguero Lukaku Kane takes away lot of funds...which cheapie u hav in mind? I was thinking a cheapie aa its helps keep my options flexible with extra cash
Oops! Reply was for you.
Stanislas may not be nailed on with Pugh back. Tettey has given some points from my bench.
Antonio seems the best option.
Others are M'Vila(pops up with an assist sometimes). Redmond, Albrighton, Hoolahan will get points but aren't nailed.
Lingard or Aarons, once fit.Well, if you want to play Alli in all matches then you might be able to get away with a cheapie.
However, looking at the schedule of the top clubs in January and Feb, it looks like we'll need our 5th mid more often as the regular starters start getting rests for the domestic cups as well as European engagements.
Keeping cash ITB is the decent solution yes. You might look at Drinkwater for example in the range of 4.5-5.0 if you have Alli as a 4th mid.
Stanislas may not be nailed on with Pugh back. Tettey has given some points from my bench.
Antonio seems the best option.
Others are M'Vila(pops up with an assist sometimes). Redmond, Albrighton, Hoolahan will get points but aren't nailed.
Lingard or Aarons, once fit.These ^^ are good choices if you have Alli as a 4th mid.
Play Nyom (away to soton) or PVA (away to swansea)?
Toughie...Nyom just
I would play Nyom. Fairly attacking and Soton are firing blanks.
PvA also nearly the same but then Swans have been improving.Thanks both. Nyom it is.
Nyom
PVA
I hope Klopp didn't throw away his all out attack chip!
Ha! Exeter will fancy their chances on Friday night 🙂
Might be interesting to see if he leaves Lucas in centre half. Team is better with him and Allen in it.
He never had one.
Which combo do you prefer on a wildcard to go with
Elliot, Toby, Azpi, Smith and Cresswell
A - Butland and R Bennett
B - Fabianski and Wolly
A gives me less of a benching headache as would play Butland, Azpi, Toby and Creswell both weeks. But would mean I would to bench one of Cresswell or Wolly this week for example?*most weeks not both weeks
Perhaps go cheap on the GK. Rudd?
ARS or MAN defender. kosc/darmainSince you already have Smith as the cheap 5th. I would say Wolly. Better defense than Bennett's Norwich and more nailed so to say.
I have Bennett so I am staying off Smith, for example.Thanks good advice. Its this week I'm mainly worried about who to bench out of wolly.or cresswell!
Butland
Clyne Alderwereild VVD
Mahrez Ozil KDB Arny Barkley
Lukaku Kane
Subs Hennessey Vardy Richards McAuley
0.8 ITB & 1 FT.
I want to do Barkley > Alli / Oscar / Payet
If I do this am I going to have a selection headache every week though??
Save this week maybe? Review next week with two ft
Ola deadzone. Been mulling, will mull some more.
WWYD (What would you do)
Butland McCarthy
Bellerin Alderwield Moreno Evans Smith
KdB Ozil Walcott Mahrez Westwood
Lukaku Kane Aguero
1FT 0M
i) Save
ii) Theo -> Payet (Feel like giving Theo a run against the rubbish Liverpool defence)
iii) Moreno -> Williams/Tomkins/sub 4.9 defender (bench Bellerin)
iv) Westwood -> Stanislas
v) Any other
Currently thinking i'll do i or iii. Don't know which defender though if iii.Save for me.
2 FTs will be wonderful in the coming weeks.Also, your team looks grand for the coming fixtures.
Save
I'd save. 2FT's next week could be very useful, especially if Sanchez is back and starting.
i
Did I replied before?reply*
All being well. And everyone is fresh and injury free.
This is the transfer I'll make and the team I'll line up with.
Does this look good?
Moreno to Smith
Butland
Smith. Kolv. Ward.
Mahrez. Alli. Walcott. Ozil. KDB.
Kane. Ighalo.
Bench: Hennessy. Lukaku. Bellerin. Wollscheid
6.8 ITB and 1FT which I'll saveSounds good. Is the cash being saved for Aguero & Sanchez?
Yes sir it is.
and Payet
How many players does everyone have for next Tuesday's games? I only have 1 and that's Wardinho. Think this is as good a reason as any to get Payet in!
FA cup games ?
😮
Oh I see. Wh vs cp
Just ward for me. Probably won't playMidweek PL games next week dude. Keep up 😉
Only Cresswell for me.
Delaney+Payet
The three defenders i'm playing.
Cresswell, Smalling and WardAs I thought. Not going to be very exciting for fantasy returns!
Azpi and Souare and maybe Antonio if I pick him ahead of Mahrez/Arnautovic
McCarthy and Lingard drops cost me 0.5m on 2 players I've never played 🙁
A) Kane and Costa or
B) Ighalo and Aguero?B
Gents Just a thought on this plan Please - YAY or NAY
Butland
Bellerin - Kolarov - Dawson - Moreno - Wollscheid
Ozil - KDB - Mahrez - Ramsey - Wanyama
Vardy - Lukaku - Kane
A).KDB + Vardy > Aguero + Arnautovic
B).Don't do it
Wanted to do the same plane with Payet but i'm .3 short - YAY or NAY ?couod you not do Ramsey >> Alli Vardy >> Kun?
missing 0.6 unfortunately
Off Topic.
Worth an ask on here.
I'm treating myself to a new pair of football boots as the pink, yes pink, Mercurials have had their time. I'm looking at getting an all black pair.
Anybody have any suggestions?Adidas World Cup boots are all a man ever needs.
I'm also debating these.
Old school Predators are where it's at, shame they don't sell anymore
Adidas do a nice black out range on boots its taking off the market.
There have been some cracking black out preds and f50s.
Although if I was buying a pair of boots I think I'd go for the black/gold Mizuno Wave Ignitus.Yea I'm really eyeing up the black Adidas Preds. F50's are nice too.
Never heard of Mizuno Wave Ignitus 🙁
Copa Mundial.
Best boots ever.Tasty boots those!
Ronaldinho always used to wear those right? or was it Zizou?Zidane, Kaka and Me.
Says it all really 😉Definitely gonna have to get those then 😉
Reckon they'll be good on astro? That's all I really play on in Singapore as the grass pitches here are terribleI've got the boots and astro versions. Both are great on astro but the boots are a bit firmer under foot.
Ah ok fair enough. Should be fine then.
Thanks 😀
Agreed. Not much use in England in the winter though!
Yeah, you can look a bit like an audition for Dancing on Ice down Hackney Marshes...
A Todd Carty style dancing on ice audition!
I always favoured a Puma King
Hadn't even thought about Pumas! Glad you mentioned them
A) Barkley, Vardy -> Payet Costa
B) Barkley, Vardy -> Alli Costa
C) Other?
Rest of team:
Hennesey, Gomes
Bellerin Ward Alder Simpson Cresswell
Mahrez Ozil KDB Barkley Hoolahan
Lukaku Kane Vardy*
2FTs 4.3 ITB.Or avoid costa since I am leading in ML? rank 120k
Was expecting a few defence rotation article from FFS for second half of the season.
Will we be having any in near future ?
rate my WC team
butland (hennessey)
toby kols dawson azpi cresswell
mahrez ozil kdb arnie alli
ighalo kane aguero
Too much money in defense
Midfield looks a little lightweight, downgrade your defence.
Front 3 perfect
KDB Ozil Mahrez Alli Payet if you can.thanks guys..
Midfield looks lightweight?
TV and SV Check ?
TV : 105.0
SV : 101.8TV 107.6
SV 105.1TV : 106.6
SV : 102.7
Lots of value tied up in Toby, Mahrez and Ighalo
Which is better?
A) Ward, Wollschied + KDB
B) Dann, Dawson + YAYA?
Thanks!
