In the first of a number of members articles over the international break, we delve into the data from the Gameweek gone by. Palace’s approach with Christian Benteke arrives under the radar, whilst we also take a look at Paul Pogba’s first away outing for United, Chelsea’s in-form attacking duo and the performance of City’s playmaker in the weekend win over West Ham.
OK, need some sensible advice.
Current squad:
DDG, Jako
Valencia, Stones, Friend, Ward*, Smith*
Hazard, Lamela, Ramirez, Bolasie*, Fletcher*
Kun*, Long*, Ibra
*denotes those I'd like to change at some point soon.
Long has to go, as does Kun. That's a -4 right there. The team then looks 'alright' but is missing other key players I'd like sun as Ozil, Sterling/Nolito, WBA/Everton defender. Initial plan was to do that and WC to get Kun back in, but with wanting to make that many changes, is wildcarding now the better option (with a plan to get him back in)?
I WC'd now. Save the 2 FTs and get Kun back for free in gw6 with a squad ur happy with
Ps ditch DDG for Foster if u want wba cover. Pickford as backup
Yeah, I am considering that too. Cheers
I concur with this, I would like to keep a third united slot more flexible than a GK
Why do you feel Bolasie needs to go? Was he more attractive an option at Palace?
I just don't really want him! Ha! Will upgrade him to one of the above I mentioned.
I just brought him in 😛
Fair enough.
Looking at your team I would be tempted to wc. Sorry, but you also get the benefit of overcoming any injuries over the break and can possibly catch some price risers too.
Don't be sorry, I'm thinking the same tbh. Cheers
Cheers for the responses all.
Who do we see as a better fpl prospect this season? Looking forward
A) Firmino
B) Sterling
Im sitting on firmino but my knees are trying to jerk
Stirling much better so far, Firmino not getting the points
Stick to the form I'd suggest
Iv got a feeling im gonna want firmino back after his next 2 fixtures though
A
Hold one more GW and then assess. Firmino has Leicester next while Sterling has Utd.
3 games down the season, hard to call. Sterling edges it, but Firmino will come good too imo.
A
Sterling.
Firmino of last season is what people want and remember. Feel Liverpool to be a more balanced attacking team. Sterling on the rise and showing real quality.
From the Scout Report on Zaza, he doesn't have mind-blowing numbers. But he'll be the number-one forward at WHU, yes?
Should be unless they sign someone else tomorrow... Valencia looks out of form, Carol injured and Calerri not started well.
Check out the hot topics, there's one on west ham specificallyyes should be
Could be interesting, if not for next transfer, then for monitoring.
Stones or Williams?
Williams. Fixtures look good.
Cheers!
Glad you said that. I did that move last week.
Williams
Baines if affordable.
Burnley want Ings on loan. Probably in prep of Gray ban. But not going to happen it seems
A loan to Sunderland was already rejected. I guess based on that the club want him to stay (and likely the player too).
Yeah probably. Don't see how he's going to get minutes though. I wouldn't mind cashing in next window.
Depends on Sturridge I guess. Seems like a top lad though, hopefully it works out for him either way. I think he'd have a lot to offer us though personally, not necessarily as our best option though.
Strange. No chance Ings gets minutes with no Europe, Sturridge/Origi/Firmino all preferred to him Upfront.
Yep
Getting rid of aguero and redmond.
Best replacements?
1) sanchez and benteke/negredo
2) ozil and lukakuSanchez and tekkers
A) Lamela
B) Antonio
C) Barkley
Got Lukaku. No Spurs or Hammers.B from that
A
A for me...
B, but risky..
Why in the hell is lucas perez 8.5m????
I know we look good on paper but our attack isnt as potent as ppl think. Over priced by 1m tbh.
Could be a great option if he hits the ground running
They considered the possibility of him being first choice, his record from last seasonand the fact Giroud is 9.0m.
This
So, basically, you think he could be a great option, but you are upset that the powers that be acknowledged that with his price 🙂
Sky: Chelsea have agreed a fee with Fiorentina for defender Marcos Alonso.
Coming in at 25m, he could be a starter, no? Marcos Alonso left, Azpilicueta right.Could well be
No interest in keeping Negredo on wild card, but picked him up because it looks like a good chance of a double rise. Most points after Kun and Zlatan from strikers and that is what masses look for when picking a player. Gray's probable ban tomorrow and even more people will pick him up.
Good fixtures next match though, I've had him since gw2 and might give him one more match
Good point, don't think he'll double rise but what's the harm if you're on WC!
Last collection of votes before making a decision. Would appreciate a quick reply from you all.
a) Tekkers, Gray and Sanchez (no hit) 2 vote
b) Costa, Gray and Ozil (no hit) 1 vote
c) Tekkers, Lukaku and Ozil (-4) 3 votes
d) Tekkers, Negredo/Defoe and Sanchez (-4)
C
Gray should be made to take a lie detector test to find out if he is still homophobic and racist.
Preferably on Jeremy Kyle.
Lol
Lol...
Now homophobia by itself can't automatically be charged due to people's religious and other beliefs, wishing someone death is the problem...and the lie detector would solve whether he still considers himself to be the Grim Reaper or not 🙂
weepy martin bashir interview incoming
TBH I dont care if he is as he is entitled to his opinions but he can't put them on a public platform as he has responsibilities and should be a role model.
Haha. Problem is he's so dumb he'd probably pass it
I wonder if he'll use the classic "I've got gay friends" to go along with his statement about having changed.
Sources in Algeria say Everton are set to complete the £34m signing of FC Porto winger Yacine Brahimi
Goodbye Mirallas.
I hope so. Brahimi is a wonderful player
Bolasie Barkley Brahimi
LukakuI'd still prefer Deu and Mirallas if I were the manager.
Del will come good one day
I think he's the best out of those guys.
Easily.
What do you think are his chances of starting the next one?
Slim unfortunately. I've just sold him. 🙁
PL transfer spend to outstrip global gdp by 2020?
I read he is going to Galatasaray
Another winger? Just what they need!
One who's potentially worse than the ones they have, but still costs +30mil, thats even better!
They've only got 3
Aaron Lennon is there still.
So he is 😀 he won't feature though.
How much would Luiz be in FPL if he returns to Chelsea?
6.0 for goal threat Id say.
I would imagine 6.0...
6
6m
Foster - (Jaku)
Shaw - Stones - McAuley - (Mee) - (Amat)
Hazard - Ozil - Lamela - Redmond - (Capoue)
Aguero - Ibra - Gray
Is a WC necessary?
If so, who would you change, thanks in advance...I wouldn't.
Should I Transfer Stones or Aguero this week?
Priority should always be strikers.
Who would you go for: Costa, Lukaku, Rooney?
I think I'm getting Kane.
Aguero! Stones will play, not a priority
Other striker options?
Which option for when Aguero returns?
A:
Valencia 4.5 4.5 4.5 Amat
Hazard Ozil Firmino Lamela Capoue
Aguero Zlatan (Diamonde)
B:
Valencia 4.5 4.5 4.5 Amat
Hazard Ozil Firmino Capoue (Hojberg)
Aguero Zlatan Benteke
C:
Valencia Baines 4.5 4.5 Amat
Hazard Ozil Lamela Capoue
(Hojberg)
Aguero Zlatan Benteke
Please could I get a few quick votes!need a crystal ball to answer that one
The answer affects my team now need a plan for his return imo
a) Costa, Redmond
or
b) Lukaku, Lamela,B
B for me 🙂
B
Foster, Jakupovic
Valencia, Terry, Stones, Friend, Amat
Hazard, Sterling, Lamela, Redmond, Capoue
Aguero, Ibrahimovic, Gray
0FT, 0.3 in bank
A)
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Aguero & Gray -> Costa & Negredo (-8 hit)
B)
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WC to:
Foster, PICKFORD
Valencia, WILLIAMS, EVANS, Friend, Amat
Hazard, OZIL, Sterling, Lamela, Capoue
Ibrahimovic, COSTA, NEGREDO
(Ibrahimovic & Costa -> Aguero & Rooney when Aguero is back.)
Any chance of sanchez double rise?
Yes
Augero definitely banned right? I have to get rid of townsend tonight to avoid drop so I'll have to sell augero too to get sanchez. Should i do that now?
not yet certain but looks v likely 3 game ban. will know 6pm tomorrow
Not definitely.
Problem is that townsend dropping tonight
Should i do it now?
Excluding WBA, best 4.5 defender?
There's potential value in Stoke defenders when Butland returns, Pieters should be 4.4m by then. Otherwise Boro defenders are interesting, we'll se where Chambers fits in, Holebas is also interesting at LWB for Watford if he keeps his place.
maybe also collins
Chambers for me. Decent attacking returns when he plays
Does he walk straight in?
WC status = activated, how do we like this team?
Heaton - Pickford
Valencia - Terry - McAuley - Evans - Amat
Hazard - Ozil - Sterling - Lamela - Capoue
Ibrahimovic - Costa - NegredoI'm considering virtually the same, except for Foster and MID defender instead of Heaton & WBA double-up in defence.
how do you get Aguero back?
Ibra -> Rooney, Costa -> Aguero is the best I can manage, but don't feel great about losing Ibra
A Ozil+lamela
B Sanchez+puncheon
C sanchez+redmond
A
A
Please vote on mine above.
Not b. The other two are close but I would edge towards a
Foster Jaku
Williams Valencia McAuley Collins Amat
Hazard Mane Lamela Sterling Bolasie
Ibra Lukaku Benteke
How's this team ?
Looks good. Wouldn't waste 6.0 on a 5th midfielder. Downgrade to 4.5 and either Williams > Baines or keep the funds so you can do Lukaku > Kane or something similar which requires flexibility.
Bolasie is in for their next few fixtures then I'll dgrade to get kun back with sterling
Don't want baines, william better imo
Bolasie is too expensive for bench. Think you need an Arsenal mid.
What's the plan for Agueros return?
Please help me above.
Needs more Arsenal
Don't trust them yet also alot of changes in their side
Sanchez a no go not worth the price he isn't the vocal pt like his first season, Ozil I want but you can't have everyone and I like Mane even with his fixtures
Aguero to?
Costa is my pick
Kane imo. Decent fixtures.
Costa a good option too in terms of moneyLukaku
sharpen elbows while serving ban
Thinking to WC
Foster Pickford
Stones Terry Valencia Amat Lenihan
Sanchez Hazard Redmond Sterling Fer
Kane Ibrahimovic Diomande
Aguero, Gray, Jaku, capoue, shaw are the ones ive offloaded
Thoughts? I would really appreciate itPretty good. Maybe not Kane though until he shows some form.
How does she look?
Foster / Pickford
Valencia / Williams / Mcauley / 4.5 / Amat
Hazard / Sanchez / Firmino / Redmond / Capoue
Ibra / Lukaku / Tekkers
Will do sanchez -> Ozil and Zlatan -> Kun in 2 weeksPredictions for biggest or most shocking transfer tomorrow?
Wenger signing a striker
Maybe not shocking, but would be very surprising
Well, yes, they signed one today!
Payet leaving and replaced by Wilshire on loan, only to get injured in his first game as thats the westham way of things at the moment :/
Guy Demel to return to us. A god amongst men.
The David Luiz deal
Robbie Keane to London stadium
Bony to Stoke. Nothing more exciting, I guess.
Adebayo Akinfenwa to MCFC to cover aggy ban
Townsend dropping 0.1 shouldn't rush me into making a decision tonight right?
You're correct. Stick.
Yes I got stng in before he rose but there are other options if you have a little spare cash.
*sterling
Depends on what the 0.1 stops you from doing.
Nah. Ride it out IMO. You could have much more issues next week than a 0.1 fall.
Buying or selling? I think he's over-rated.
WC team. Whats your thoughts?
Foster / Jaku
Williams / Shaw / Valencia / McAuley (Amat)
Sanchez (C) / Hazard / Sterling / Barkley (Capoue)
Ibra / Benteke (Gray**)
0.2ITB
Not sure about Gray or Benteke really. Tekkers fixtures are reasonable though.Pretty good. Best of luck
