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The Technical Area – Assessing Abraham

After a quiet opening two months, it took a brace at home to Huddersfield to rocket Tammy Abraham – in the short term, at least – to the top of our search for a budget third striker.

Though the Chelsea loanee is clearly full of potential, his supporting cast at Swansea did little to foster any sense of optimism over the early Gameweeks.

Indeed, across their first seven matches, the Welsh outfit had registered a paltry three goals, drawing blanks on five occasions.

On the back of a 13-point performance, however, Abraham has jumped to the forefront of our thoughts, and in so doing has already gained over 156,000 new owners.

Have those of us jumping on the bandwagon identified a canny investment opportunity? Or is Swansea’s centre-forward merely the latest in a cut-priced line of false dawns up front?

In this week’s Technical Area we’ll be running through Abraham’s – and Swansea’s – key underlying numbers across the season and breaking down their forthcoming fixtures to better assess his potential moving forward.

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  1. Yogi_mike
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 8 months ago

    Henessey Foster
    Davis Jones Hegazi Ward Mbemba
    Salah Silva Eriksen Cork Gross
    Kaku Vardy Jesus
    0.0 ITB
    Hennessey to Elliot free
    And nothing else worth a hit right?

  2. Pirlø's Pen
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 8 months ago

    Looking for a few opinions please lads. 2.0ITB. Anything worth a transfer?

    Elliot
    Walker Davies Maguire
    Mkhitaryan Sterling Richarilson C-Moting
    Kane Jesus Vardy

    Gomes Carroll Ward Hunemeir

    Thank you.

    1. Midlands Saint73
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      Mikhi to Eriksen or Silva.

      1. Pirlø's Pen
        • 8 Years
        6 years, 8 months ago

        Have 3 City and Spurs have bad fixtures. Think I'll transfer him to a Liverpool midfielder next week.

    2. Buck The Trent
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      Good to go

    3. Lone Wolf FPL
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      vardy > Morata

      1. Pirlø's Pen
        • 8 Years
        6 years, 8 months ago

        Even for -4 mate?

  3. Lone Wolf FPL
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 8 months ago

    Few questions:

    1. Pick one: Dunk, Fernandez or Manquillo (have Fabianski)
    2. Salah or Eriksen (have Kane)
    3. Moreno or Gomez
    4. This week only: Lukaku or Jesus (next week one of them will be Aguero)

    1. Yogi_mike
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      Salah immediate future Eriksen long term.. Moreno starts more than gomez.. lukaku will play 90 who knows about Jesus with aguero looming

      1. Lone Wolf FPL
        • 8 Years
        6 years, 8 months ago

        and 1st one?

  4. Stimps
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    6 years, 8 months ago

    Kolasinac, Joselu -> Otamendi, Tammy for free?

    1. La Roja
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      Nah

    2. The Wise Owl
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      I like the Kola to Ota transfer, however, Ota has no attacking benefit, Kola does.

      1. Mo Mané No Problems
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 8 months ago

        Ota has scored 1 goal, 0 assists while Kolasinac has 0 goals, 2 assists. Wouldn't say Ota has no attacking benefit, he's a goal threat on set pieces.
        Also City defence is more solid than Arsenal with more clean sheet potential.

  5. Buck The Trent
    • 12 Years
    6 years, 8 months ago

    Draft game:

    Would you do Batshuayi to Chicarito ?

    Bats was a failed punt when Morata got injured 🙁

  6. La Roja
    • 12 Years
    6 years, 8 months ago

    Zvezda down to 10 men

    1. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 15 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      Probably ends up 0-0

      1. La Roja
        • 12 Years
        6 years, 8 months ago

        Arsenal doesn’t look like scoring at all. Gru looks terrible

        1. TorresMagic™
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • Has Moderation Rights
          • 15 Years
          6 years, 8 months ago

          Rubbish game. Got it on but hardly watching.

          1. Pariße
            • 9 Years
            6 years, 8 months ago

            Same here.

        2. the snazzy viking
          • 7 Years
          6 years, 8 months ago

          Timing

    2. Fred54
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      Only Arsenal could fail to score against a team that sounds like porn star....

  7. Art Vandelay
    • 13 Years
    6 years, 8 months ago

    Thanks for the article Prokoptas. Very interesting and pertinent to my question...

    Despite Bilic playing down Hernandez' injury I am contemplating a hit to dump him. Quick poll please on two possible resultant teams but it essentially boils down to

    a) Silva + Tammy or b) RLC/Carroll + Morata. (Teams below)

    a)

    Foster/Myhill
    Alonso Davies Cedric Suttner Mbemba
    SILVA Sterling Eriksen Ricarlison Carrol
    Kane Jesus TAMMY

    b)

    Foster/Myhill
    Alonso Davies Cedric Suttner Mbemba
    (RLC Carroll*) Sterling Eriksen Ricarlison Carrol
    Kane Jesus MORATA

    *RLC/Carroll rotate wll.

    Cheers

    1. HNI
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      A is looking really good for balance. Also I am suretammy + Silva saves you more cash than b and help bring Liv mid next week

      1. Art Vandelay
        • 13 Years
        6 years, 8 months ago

        Cheers

        Yep, I had also considered just doing Hernandez > Tammy this week and then Redmond > Coutinho next week.

        Saves the hit too!

  8. HNI
    • 11 Years
    6 years, 8 months ago

    Good evening FPLers
    Play which Two from these 4?

    1) Naughton Vs LEI
    2) Davies vs LIV
    3) Carroll vs LEI
    4) Gross vs wha

    Currently on 2+4 to play

    1. Art Vandelay
      • 13 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      Yep, I make you right 😀

      Any thoughts on my selection above.

      1. Art Vandelay
        • 13 Years
        6 years, 8 months ago

        Thank you.

        1. HNI
          • 11 Years
          6 years, 8 months ago

          I answered you in advance mate 🙂
          Good luck

          1. Art Vandelay
            • 13 Years
            6 years, 8 months ago

            I know. Much appreciated.

    2. dunas_dog
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      Davies and Gross

  9. TheFantasyFootballChaps
    • 6 Years
    6 years, 8 months ago

    What we saying about Diouf? Proved popular in my Draft League waiver requests!

    1. nikornla
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      Planning to get him on this GW

      1. TheFantasyFootballChaps
        • 6 Years
        6 years, 8 months ago

        Good call

  10. Optic1
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 8 months ago

    For this week, play:

    A) Yoshida & Davies

    B) VVD & Otamendi

    Weighing up a WC here!

    1. Monkey Hanger
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      B. Short and long term.

  11. Pariße
    • 9 Years
    6 years, 8 months ago

    Crvena Zvezda second yellow for elbowing. Not a wrong decision, it was a pretty powerful blow.

    1. HNI
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      Which team?

      1. the snazzy viking
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 8 months ago

        Red Star Belgrade

  12. Garfield1001
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    6 years, 8 months ago

    To wildcard or not?

    Current squad

    Foster Elliott
    Bavies Jones Mee Lowe Long
    Eriksen Salah Sterling Ritchie Carroll
    Lukaku Kane Joselu

    Opinions appreciated! Would likely get rif of Foster, 3-4 of defence, Ritchie, Carroll and the front 3.

    1. HNI
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      Really nice team
      Next week do just Joeslu to Tammy or Ritchie to Richcarlison

  13. dunas_dog
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 8 months ago

    Thinking can save free transfer. Team and bench order gtg? If Davies out probably OK to let Fernandez come in.

    Elliot
    Azpilicueta Cedric Davies
    Sterling (c) Choupo-Moting DSilva Richarlison
    Kane Lukaku Vardy

    Pope RLC Fernandez Ward

    1. Monkey Hanger
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      GTG.

    2. HNI
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      Yes worth the save as will need Liv mid next week
      Nice captaincy punt 🙂
      Can advice me above mate?

  14. TorresMagic™
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • Has Moderation Rights
    • 15 Years
    6 years, 8 months ago

    Giroud scores

    1. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 15 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      Lovely goal tbh.

      1. La Roja
        • 12 Years
        6 years, 8 months ago

        Nailed it

    2. BoleynWin
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      The Arsenal of old, slick one touch stuff. Great to watch

  15. Fred54
    • 9 Years
    6 years, 8 months ago

    Of course Giroud would score against a team that sounds like a porn star....

    #Playa

    1. Phil Dagger ⭐
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      😆

  16. Phil Dagger ⭐
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 8 months ago

    What a goal OMG Giroud

  17. Art Vandelay
    • 13 Years
    6 years, 8 months ago

    Kane > Giroud -4

  18. Deulofail
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 8 months ago

    Wilshere involved in the best 2 goals of all time!

    1. The Wise Owl
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      Fail to see why Wenger refuses to play him.

      1. Deulofail
        • 8 Years
        6 years, 8 months ago

        Probably will now. Don't think he was match fit to start the season

    2. Deulofail
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      And Giroud!

    3. Pariße
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      Giroud was in 3 🙂

  19. Monkey Hanger
    • 10 Years
    6 years, 8 months ago

    Giroud doing a Salah. Down on his knees.

  20. Arteta
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 8 months ago

    Giroud knows how to score a worldie!

  21. 2hotty
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 8 months ago

    hemed to diouf for a third striker punt next 4 fixtures look great for stoke any thoughts??????

  22. THFC4LIFE
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 8 months ago

    Mkhi dropping tonight isn't he?

    1. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 15 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      Likely

    2. KingNidge
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      Like a stone

      1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        6 years, 8 months ago

        like a rolling stone ... 😉

        1. Debauchy
          • 11 Years
          6 years, 8 months ago

          like a complete unknown...

    3. beetlejuice
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      Seems he cant stand another day . Looks like im giving up on him tonite

      1. THFC4LIFE
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 8 months ago

        For?

        1. beetlejuice
          • 7 Years
          6 years, 8 months ago

          Richarlison. Too bad he could not stand another day, was planning to do it tomorrow after deadline.

  23. Arteta
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 8 months ago

    Would love to see Wilshere instead of Xhaka in first team soon.

    1. Pariße
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      Xhaka is good, I can't stand seeing Elneny or Ramsey because their movement is completely wrong.

      1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        6 years, 8 months ago

        + 42.

    2. Pariße
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      ...to add to it, it makes Xhaka look bad because he has no one to pass to, he's a midfield maestro for Switzerland. All defensive players usually have no idea what to do with the ball, because the attacking ones stand in a static line too far up the pitch and the wingbacks aren't bold enough. Wilshere however is perfect for the role, he's one of the best at transitioning the ball from the back to the front.

  24. Pariße
    • 9 Years
    6 years, 8 months ago

    What a goal that was by Arsenal.

  25. Art Vandelay
    • 13 Years
    6 years, 8 months ago

    What are Foster/Myhill folks doing?

  26. Badger Badger Mushroom Mush…
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 8 months ago

    Is Mbemba’s time up?

    1. CABAYE4
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      Looks that way.

      Rafa’s never been a fan and he’s not a natural fullback.

      Might get the occasional game.

    2. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      Not necessarily, no. 🙂

  27. Flynny
    • 9 Years
    6 years, 8 months ago

    Any views on which 1 to play out of

    A....carroll v lei

    B...wimmer v bou

    C...rlc v toon (guess won't start tho)

    Thanks

    1. Monkey Hanger
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      Got to go Richarlison if you have him.

      1. Flynny
        • 9 Years
        6 years, 8 months ago

        Already playing him...

  28. palalmas
    • 13 Years
    6 years, 8 months ago

    What to do??

    2FT and 0,4 ITB

    Elliot
    Davies - Kolasinac - Yashida
    Eriksen - Sterling - Choupo-Moting - Salah
    Kane - Lukaku - Joselu
    Foster -- Carroll - Mee - Rosenoir

    1. Monkey Hanger
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      Mee - Ward. Sideways but would use you transfer.

  29. Tim Canterbury
    • 12 Years
    6 years, 8 months ago

    Who are the "top page" people on here other than Mark?

    1. Fred54
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      Usually TorresMagic...

  30. Edge
    • 15 Years
    6 years, 8 months ago

    Alonso & Joselu
    >
    4.5 & Morata

    A) now for -8
    B) wait until next week for -4?
    C) nope

    1. Lone Wolf FPL
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      c,b,a in that order 😉