Our first members article of the week delves into the Gameweek 10 data. We take time to assess the recent ascent of Joe Allen and Eden Hazard and analyse the City and United attacks, before casting an eye over Bournemouth’s improving playmaker and Tottenham’s raiding left-back.
Sorry for asking a non gundog question but is Deeney to Austin for a hit a bit silly or will it pay of?
I like it.
Watford look stale.
It will pay off. Possibly against Hull already
Personally I wouldn't for a hit, it's not silly though, Austin is better, although Deeney got four reasonable fixtures once he gets his blank at Liverpool out of the way this weekend.
I was going to do the exact same transfer (but for free) until Good Dog Man arrived on the scene and changed my plans.
Wait til Thursday
Valencia to Stones/Fuchs/Pieters ?
Fuchs
McAuley to fuchs wise tonight before he drops?
mcauley has 3 good fixtures after this week, so could do vert---> fuchs instead?
Think i'm jumping on the Gündogan wagon if there is one.
Capoue to Gündogan who will rotate with Bolasie as 4th and 5th mids.
Can't see it going that wrong. thoughts ?Nice spelling.
Forget it, I already have 3 city lol.
doing it for free or hit?
I do understand the Gundogan hype, but I think that if we take a step back, the player we should really be looking at is De Bruyne.
If you look at Guardiola’s Munich team last season, the only player that really stood out for goals scored apart from Lewondowski was Thomas Muller. who scored 20 goals in 26 starts, along with 5 assists. Apart from these two, no other player scored more than 5 league goals.
I believe Guardiola sees De Bruyne as City’s Muller. He is a player that is talented enough to play in all of the attacking positions, including playing as a ‘second striker’, as Pep just mentioned about his position tonight.
At the start of the season we were worried about De Bruyne being played a bit deep, when it was him and Silva playing as 8s. However, now that Gundogan has joined the fold, it has allowed De Bruyne to move forward while Silva has been moved to the wing.
We already know how good De Bruyne is, but now I think he will go to new levels under Pep. Obviously this is a different team, but I think the Muller comparisons are accurate. Pep is playing with a lot of the same systems as he played at Munich, and De Bruyne is the only player that matches Muller’s finishing and playmaking package that Pep builds a team around.
I could be wrong and Gundogan could continue scoring, but I expect that he will revert to form and De Bruyne will explode! Only issue for me is whether he will start all the games as the fixtures are coming thick and fast.Amen on that
Party pooper 😉 Have an upvote
Yeah but you could buy 2 Gundogans for one KDB
Yeah I know he is a bargain, just expect KDB to be far better.
As I said, drawing parallels with Bayern of last season, other players similar to Gundogan and playing in similar positions (Thiago, Vidal) only scored 2 and 4 goals respectively in the league. I know this could obviously change this year but it seems that Pep is playing in a similar way to that which he did at Bayern- i.e. it will be Aguero and De Bruyne banging in ALL of the goalsI'm just messing
2 x 2 = 4
2 x 16 = 32
KDB conversion rate has been poor this year, but when his shooting improves he will score a lot of goals.
Gundogan is HALF the price of KDB? That's a lot of £££ to stake on a Muller theory that's for the birds.
The premium mids are hard enough to choose between already. Gundogen is a God send that is affordable. You put forward a good case though. Just KDB isn't an option for most of us
Yeah I know what you mean. Still, if you are thinking about bringing in Hazard, as I am, De Bruyne is definitely an alternative you should consider
I've just put hazard and gudongen in my wc. Unfortunately no room for kdb. I've had to lose firmino and that hurt me . Would love KDB. Fantastic player
I tried to buy KDB for 5.5m but it wouldn't let me
OUT: Foster, Williams, Sterling & Shaqiri
IN: Pickford, Friend, Gundogan & Hazard
For -12.
Got 99 points this week so prepared for the hit as I think I stand a decent chance of making it back.
Yay or nay?
No way
Nay.
Very unlikely to make that back. Just do Shaqiri to Gundogan as step 1 this week.Already have Stones, Sterling and Aguero so can't do Gundogan for Shaqiri unfortunately.
Drop Sterling for Gun. Some morns have posted this and some for a -4. Sounds a great plan
I don't know how you can justify those moves. Sterling has great fixtures and Chelsea as tough as they've had all season
Phew I made some very early transfers (Sturday night!) and my players, thus far, touch wood and all that are coming out unscathed.
Hoping for Fuchs to come through and Austin to be rested... and all will be golden 🙂Austin won't be rested
Did youthful in gundog though.
Evening all, couple of questions for you!
1. Is Deeney to Wilson ahead of the Sunderland game too short term?
2. Are people keeping Walker through his tough fixtures? Or is Fuchs for example worth the transfer in?Deeny to Austin is a better choice, and get Fuchs
Wilson / Austin not much in it for me, but for a hit? That means they have to score to break even, and Deeney has 4 decent games coming up after Liverpool away. Even they always concede 🙂
I've just cashed in on Walker for a Leic Def, but it's Morgan. Fuchs at 0.4 more than Morgan limits other choices.
I believe that goal Fuchs scored last weekend was his first I think? Yes, good for assists & BPS but Leic not scoring as much as last season.Austin is over Wilson in every stat and soon Soton have dream run of fixtures.
At this rate Gundogan might be a banned word on FFS by the time the night is done.
Not feeling the correct ü, Poch.
Don't know the code 😳
Copy and paste it like me 😉
G umlaut N D O G A N
There might even be a chant on here for him tonight before the price rise.
2 ft
deeney to
A) wilson
B) austin
snod to
A) redmond
B) GundoganB - B
BB gun
A midfielder playing for the gung ho title favs who just crushed Barcelona and he's 5.5m, what witchcraft is this?
Not a fan of following the heaed but this sounds irresistableThis was asked weeks ago and most poo pooed because of goal record at different club
Sterling & Walcott > KDB & Gundogan worth a hit?
im considering getting thoose 2 in mysef
FFS
top
Could really pay off if Man city keep scoring heavily in games.
Walcott -> Coutinho for -4? Have Lallana and Firmino already but looking to get rid of Lallana next week.
is doubling up on city midfield with gundogan and KDB a good shout
If you ain't got Kun then yeah
no i dont own Kun which is why i am considering it, only need one of the to fie each week to make it worthwile and im considering it for next 3 GW
1FT
A) Walcott -> Gundogan
B) Özil -> Hazard
C) Baines -> StonesB
I'd say C give the urge 2 another week to improve
Evening all!
Just got back from the Ethiad. What a game!
That was probably one of the best performances I've ever seen from City - Gundogan, silva, KDB even Kolorov, all class.
My throat is sore!id doubling up on KDB and gundogan a shout, since i dont have aguero, only need one of them to fire to make it worth while
I wouldn't. Pick one as there will be rotation
Yes
thats what £300+m gets you
If ours is worth that, what is Barca's worth...
Whereas over at Man U it gets you garbage.
+1
You really have to admit that Chelsea were putting these performances on a lot earlier after their sugar daddy took over.
Heaton
Monreal Rose Smith
Firm Cout Sterling Wally Allen
Kun Lukaku
Given Williams Stuani Love
1FT 0.9ITB
Intend to do:
Fuchs for Monreal
Anything else that I should do that is worth a hit?
Holebas - Lovren - Mustafi (Baines Amat)
Keep a transfer in reserve for after the international break or do Baines to Fuchs and bench Holebas?hold onto your free transfer arsenal spurs could well be 0-0
Mustafi staying regardless ::D
whats your opinion on doubling up on city midfield for next 3 gw if i dont own aguero thinking of going KDB + Gundogan
At 5.5 you don't have much to lose
Get fuchs
You're only allowed to talk about Gundogmania on here at the moment, Andy. Poch's rules.
Nice show tonight, btw 🙂
Get Fuchs. Holebas has an attacking threat of course but Clyne is pretty solid on that side.
Save for the international break. I'm playing both Lovren and Holebas this week, the latter is on set pieces and as discussed in the scoutcast liverpool aren't good on set pieces so good assist potential.
Cheers all
Baines -> Fuchs benching Holebas. Ideal
I'd get Fuchs or save.
To play:
A. Pickford
B. Foster
B
keep sterling or sell for gündogan (-4 pts)??? This is killing me.
Definitely keep Sterling.
LOL
Which one?
1) Capoue>Gundogan [playing midfielder]
Koscielny>Fuchs
2) Capoue>Allen [playing midfielder]
Sanchez>De Bruyne
Have Walcott too but don't want triple Arsenal
Please vote:
To transfer in and use as a 4th mid:
A. Gundagen
B. Allen
And best combo going forward (short term is fine)
1. Sanchez Coutinho Austin lovren
or
2. Zlatan Coutinho Gundagen/Allen Fuchs
CheersA1
Not sure on Gundogan or Allen myself but City score loads and Stoke look short up front next game
and 1Born and 'bread'
Reply fail to Adam West
Allen is toast
No he is a football player .
Martin Cranie loves toast.
Google it.
Best transfer this week?
A) Grant/Pickford > Heaton
B) Allen > Gundogan
C) Payet > GundoganC
I'm pretty set on Sterling -> Coutinho. The problem is I need funds but I do have a 2nd FT.
A. Sigurdsson -> Gundogan
B. Koscielny -> Fuchs
C. Capoue -> Fletcher (The cop out)
Which one?C
No point playing/benching Capoue anymore
Gündogan. Yeah, I know. He had 10 goals in 5 seasons in Bundesliga. Now he has scored 4 in four days. He is 26 years old, so it is not like he is a kid growing into the game. What has happened?
His goals have been quite lucky to be honest, today he had essentially 2 tap ins
Fortunte bounces towards him and he's playing more forward in a fluid system. 26 is considered the prime age for players too.
1 in 2 for Bochum resereves back in the day, thats a 50 % strike rate
He is being managed by the best manager in the world.
He's getting into the penalty box in a 4-1-4-1.
He's going to get chances arriving late.
City high on confidence after destroying barca. Could score 3 or 4 past boro right ?
If so there's every chance Gundogan will be involved in atleast one or two goals
If so his price will sky rocket in international break. why not get him tonight and get an addition 0.2 riseprices don't change much during international breaks, at least assuming gundogan doesn't get a hattie vs boro or something
Middlesbrough one of best in league for least big chances conceded I think. Look at Arsenal game but City at home is City at home
A few weeks ago I stuck £10 on Donald Trump winning the election on the basis of, if he loses, good, if he wins, I might as well get money before WW3.
£10 @ 4/1 to win £50
A few days later, the tapes came out and his odds went to 5/1.
At this point the cash out payout was £7 ish.
Now, Hilary FBI gate has kicked in and the nut case Donald is 9/4.
I'm now being offered £12.69 to cash out and would have a profit before any vots are cast.
Should I just take the profit or hold out for the entertainment value? I actually think he could win as America has so many racists as found in tge comments section of every YouTube video.Comey letter is such a joke.
hmm, I think I'd cash out. The FBI revelations definitely are in his favour but don't think its enough to win the election
Entertainment value? I don't think it'll be funny if he wins.
I mean so i have some interest on results night
Gotta be better than the corrupt elite poch. He may be a tool and it's there for all to see but it's what you don't see from the likes of Clinton that you need to worry about
dont wanna think bout the freakshow that is the us election but under no circumstance would i be cashing out for £2.69 profit on any bet
😆
Heheh this. Not even worth the energy it takes to reach over and press cash out
Don't cash out. The premises of making of your bet still stands, if he wins you win cash, if he loses the world wins 🙂
Nah don't cash out. He's gone ahead in one of the big polls. I belive it's all rigged anyway...killuminate all the way
What odds can you get on us all being nuked if Trump wins?
Which bookies are likely to survive the armeggedon and hence most likely to pay out?
Not sure a few quid in a Paddy Power account will be that useful having thought about it.
Really undecided between Fuchs and Alonso, former has fixtures the latter has form and good team stats. And would risk Fuchs injury tomorrow since Valencia is dropping tonight. Any thoughts?
Would not risk the Fuchs injury myself but I'd get him.
Hey guys! g2g?
Schmeichel
Pieters, Lovren, Fuchs
Sanchez, Firm, Cout, Allen, Capoue
Kun, Benteke
Bench Foster, Holebas, Mc Auley, Stuani
0FT 1.6ITB
Any suggestions would be appreciated!I like the double up on lei defence. Maybe time to move capoue on
Upgrade Firmino or Coutinho for Hazard.
