Our next members article of the week takes a closer look at goal threat from the back. We focus on Fantasy Premier League defenders priced at 5.0 or below as we delve into the Opta data in an attempt to seek out value in our five-man backlines.
I'm stuck, need to get rid of Aguero, have 2 FT's. These options involve me getting rid of Phillips too.
Was thinking either -
A) Hazard and Benteke/Bony/(less than 8.3)
Or
B) Sterling and Costa
Or
C) Open to suggestions, I'd have 18.5mill to spend on a mid and a forward.
Thanks
A. Hazard is the first one you should get from Chelsea.
A
Haz & Benteke.
When´s the Gray verdict?
'in due course'
Andre Gray set to be available for Burnley’s Premier League clash with Hull City
https://t.co/8YGhTNJMpA
And I wildcarded in panic. Oops, better load up on Arsenal and dig this hole bigger
Re Captaincy
Alexis also arrives later and has UCL midweek. No UCL for Eden.
This.
Is Musa in competition with Albrighton? If so, Ranieri will probably rotate between champs league and league games. Do you see Musa starting the league or champs league games?
Both Alb and Okazaki are a rotation risk. This month will surely give us some answers.
So, if Gray plays next weekend, how to use my 2FTs... Your pick of these?
A. Costa and Ozil
B. Lukaku/Giroud and Sanchez
Thanks.
Final 2 questions for this gw. Too much tinkering. Please help.
1) Lamela or Antonio? Still think Lamela is a better choice in the long run but reports about him arriving late and with the Champions league leg coming up on Wednesday, would he be rested? Antonio should start for sure but I am just not convinced he is a better choice. Lamela's price has risen by 0.1 so it would be tricky to draft him back in later...big dilemma
2) I think my striker dilemma comes down to this: Lukaku+ Ozil OR Defoe/Bony + Sanchez(no Everton coverage). Lukaku's form is a worry but Everton's fixtures just look too good to ignore. Sanchez's appeal is of course overwhelming but in order to select him I have to settle for Ibra - Benteke - 7.x striker....Decisions decisions decisions.
Would really appreciate insights and helps
I like defoe/sanchez. can't quite afford it myself though so have had to go negredo/sanchez
bottomed...
is Holgate still a likely starter??
thnxCan't see him start so many matches. If all players are fit, they will most likely line up like this: 442
Coleman Jags/Funes Williams Baines
352
Coleman Jags Funes Williams Baines
not likely unfortunately, what a bargain him and holding would be long term!
Nope.
will mustafi start next gw?
Yes
Yup
Not worth 6.0, no way.
Hazard Sterling Firmino Snodgrass Capoue
Aguero Ibra Rondon
I was set on doing a -4 (Aguero, Snodgrass > Ozil, Costa)
With Snodgrass in fine form for country i'm now not so sure its worth the -4? Can i get away with using my 1 FT doing Aguero to Costa? Or should i look to Giroud for at least some Arsenal coverage...?midfield looks good i'd just go aguero to someone but not Giroud
Doubt over Collins and Lamela
Thinking
Masuaku ->Collins
Lamela -> Sterling (If Pieters drop to 4.4)
What say?
Current team:
Foster Pickford
Williams Wilson Valencia Evans Masuaku
Rodwell Lamela Antonio Hazard Ozil
Costa Ibra Benteke
ITB: 0.9
Thoughts?Evans -> Pieters if he drops
whats the doubt over collins, not starting??
Yes
Tadic ➡ Sanchez for -4
Yay or Nay?Yes
Yes
What's the chances of more price rises of the top transferred in players prior to game week 4?
Current front 8: 1FT
Townsend Redmond Lamela Barkley Hazard
Ibra Diamonde Aguero*
Which is better?
A- Aguero > Lukaku, play Townsend and bench Redmond
B- Aguero + Townsend > Lukaku + Ozil (-4), bench Redmond
Mahrez to Ozil for (-4) ?
Really want Arsenal cover. But it's not certain that Ozil will outscore Mahrez by 4 pts. But if I don't do it this week I'll loose 0.1 on Ozil rise and 0.1 on Mahrez drop. Please help ?
Appreciate your thoughts!probably worth doing if even just for the .2 price swing. I still think mahrez can outscore ozil over a season but can always get him back cheaper when he hits form
I would have stuck to Mahrez but the price drop. And everyone has Arsenal cover now going without it would be a little stupid.
If I was going to take a hit this would be the move I would make, but I dont want to take a hit. Think Il ride my luck with Mahrez, he scored two goals this week too.
I'm too confused over this I think if it was not the price factor I would have stuck to Mahrez. But 0.2 will spoil the balance of my team over the next 3 weeks.
Do you think a Man United defender is necessary?
Not in imo given the coming fixtures..Valencia
Baines seems better for the same price.
I think it's a given.. so much better defensively under Jose + Shaw & Valencia have great attacking return potentials.
I'm hoping Valencia will be a season keeper. United can get CS against decent opposition
this
Its a problem when we have Baines on penalties with gold fixtures and i personally would fancy Arsenal keeping a clean sheet in an easy fixture rather than United in a difficult one.
Who would you get from Arsenal? You have to pay 0.5-1m more. Think Valencia can rival Bellerin for attacking returns if he stays fit all season
Koscielny. Certain starter, goal threat and expect bonuses.
I've come to the same conclusion - I'm selling Valencia and Stones, buying Baines & Walker
is walker back?
i wanted to sell Valencia too, Arsenal + Baines for me
but the ownership for Man Utd defence seem high
I am all set for GW 5 🙂 See you all on Saturday.
Jaku
Baines Evans McAuley
Sanchez Mane Hazard Payet Sterling
Costa Benteke
Subs: Pickford Souare Amat Diamond
Good Luck 😀Good lucky Chucky 🙂
What about GW4?
P.s unbelievable midfield.
May need to make plans to lose Jaku - I expect Marshall to be first choice.
Choose 1 between Antonio, Sterling And Barkley.
Foster Heaton
Baines Valencia Evans Holebas/Pieters Amat
Sanchez Hazard Snodgrass ??? Capoue
Ibrahimovic Costa Benteke
Thanks Everyone !Sterling
sterling if you have the cash? love the team but whats the aguero plan?
No Solid plan atm. Will see how things go on during the course of Time. If i Go with Sterling , I will probably Downgrade him to a 5.5 - 6 M mid if Aguero starts scoring
Sterling
surely cant afford that
TV 101.8
is there any chance that kingsley is now rated above naylor by Guidelin? didn't seem much of a rush to get him back to match fitness for the season
I'd be surprised if he ousts Taylor long term, especially off the back of a great Euros
Manchester derby predictions.... thinking its gonna be a 1-1 draw
2-1
1-0
0-0
1-0 United. Ibra header
A or B lads?
A) Sanchez & Bony/Defo
B) Ozil & LukakaB.
If you have Barkley then A.Nope, just Baines...
A if you can afford tekkers or b if not imo
Yea, Benteke is a third striker....
Sanchez n benteke imo
already have Tekkers
Sanchez benteke Costa if you can stretch to ....otherwise A with defoe
A with Defoe
A by miles
Gray→benteke this week for a hit ?? Because I just have seen his tweets 😀
It's really bad (his english isn't easy too , google translate told me to f)ck off)not for a -4, play the bench
Any other Tadic owner interested in starting some fake rummor that will make people stop selling him so he doesn't fall in price?
What, like his stats look great and he will score points soon? Sure
Yea, something like that, or that Wenger said that he will play youngsters in defence
OK. He's bound to score against Arsenal's porous defence from his new position playing centre forward.
Messi reveals he will never reach the level of Dusan.
Tadic to play false 9
did anyone see the Serbia vrs Germany game from last night? tadic looked very good for his 3 goals
Ville Ronka told me he's bringing Tadic in this week
...he already has him in his team along with Redmond
Any Hammers about?
Arbeloa to take Byram's flaky RB spot and push Antonio further forward?
Reid flagged but is that just precautionary?
Masuaku as a prospect?Perfect, cheers pal
How old is Andre Gray now or even how old was he when he tweeted that cräp?
Disgusting tbh and in my books Joey Barton isn't the guy you'd want in your corner when it comes to behavior... Sure we've all said dumb things as youngsters, I know I have but there's still no excuse. Having said that I'm not convinced a ban would be the best solution for this.25 now
So he was 19 at the time...
Hmm... Apologised to a couple of my school mates from wayyyy back at the pub a few years back about how I treated them in high school. Was immature and my world was black and white then. Not related to this issue by no means but I'm saying when you're young you act stupid. Still, I'm not saying he should get away with it. There's a consequence to every action and young Gray has to learn that. Just saying maybe he should be sent to local schools or somewhere to talk about acceptance, diversity and such... Just my 2 cents.
21 when he tweeted
Haha!! Great math there by me! 😎 Gets even funnier when I tell you I'm just teaching math. 😆
If they don't throw the book at him it makes their respect campaign pretty worthless.
When Aguero requested his personal hearing we found out in the next day or two when it was so I'm sure news will surface today or tomorrow.
Whats the verdict on Holgate?
Coleman played last night so dont buy him...
holgate to evans
Coleman is back so Holgate is likely to drop out
ok thanks
behind coleman
going to bring in Sanchez for Mahrez
Need to take out Aguero too
Who do I choose.
A- Lukaku
B- Kane
C- Giroud
D- CostaD
Bony
Costa if you have Barkley. Otherwise could try Lukaku.
G'day gents.
Want to kick out Tadic.
1-Ozil
2-Sterling
3-Antonio
4-Cazorla
5-Nolito
Best option?
Ozil if you can retain him once Aguero gets back
I'm thinking of playing my WC when that time comes.
imo looking for a short term option
Thoughts on this WC Team?
3-5-2 formation:
Mandanda/Pickford
Evans/Baines/Collins
Ozil/Antonio/Hazard/Sterling/Puncheon
Giroud/Ibra
Bench: Valencia/Amat/Diomande
2 FT for GW6 to transfer out Giroud & Sterling for Kun & 6+
How's this for a front 7?
Hazard Sanchez Barkley Firmino
Costa Ibra Gray
