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The Numbers Game- Arteta Under Analysis

3 September 2011 2357 comments
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The transfer of Mikel Arteta to Arsenal this week has many a Fantasy manager eyeing up the new Gunners midfielder. Priced at just 8.0 in Fantasy Premier League (FPL), Arteta looks, potentially, a real value for money option this season, bringing a much-needed maturity to the Arsenal playmaker role in light of Cesc Fabregas’ departure to Barcelona.

In today’s Members Article, we delve into the statistics from last season, looking at a variety of factors to ascertain whether they offer a hint at just what Arteta could offer Arsenal –and, of course, Fantasy managers- in the campaign ahead:

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  1. Random_Guy
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    14 years, 5 months ago

    Are Arteta and Adebayor protected?

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    1. jamsiep
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      14 years, 5 months ago

      Not entirely sure, but I *think* that Adebayor will be and Arteta will not.

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      1. The Finnisher
        • 14 Years
        14 years, 5 months ago

        according to totalfpl Arteta is

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        1. LarryMurphy
          • 14 Years
          14 years, 5 months ago

          protected?

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          1. Sasquatch
            • 16 Years
            14 years, 5 months ago

            Price cannot change for 8 days.

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            1. LarryMurphy
              • 14 Years
              14 years, 5 months ago

              jesus.there's a word for it?

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        2. jamsiep
          • 16 Years
          14 years, 5 months ago

          Has he been red/yellow flagged recently? I was under the impression that players who moves clubs, within the Premier League, don't get protected. That's why Nasri went up in price on 01-Sep, after making the move on 24-Aug.

          Adebayor obviously also moved within Premier League clubs, but he wasn't on the FPL game while at City, so FPL don't recognise that. He was only added to the game a couple of days ago so he'll definitely be protected.

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  2. Baines on Toast...
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    Current experimentation involves a hefty defence:

    Krul (Vorm)

    Baines - Santos - Bosingwa (Simpson, N. Taylor)

    Silva - Bale - Jarvis - Barton (Dyer)

    Rooney - RVP - Holt

    It goes against my promise to myself to keep Luis Suarez but I do really like the look of it. Bale and Holt are interchangable with Adebayor and Hoolahan as well.

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    1. Declan
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 5 months ago

      hefty defence?

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    2. llamaZA
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      14 years, 5 months ago

      You should always keep your promises. Value for money Suarez is one of the best, if not the best fantasy prospect. (pick him over RvP).

      Also I'd go Hoolahan/Adebayor over Bale/Holt.

      Finally Barton has lost a lot of luster since he wont be on freekicks. Petrov is a better bet.

      Oh, and Santos for 5.5 - you can do better with Enrique/Brown/Hughes...

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      1. Baines on Toast...
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 15 Years
        14 years, 5 months ago

        That's the kind of voice of reason I needed 😀 I'm not getting rid of RVP but my original plan had him, Rooney and Suarez anyway.

        Santos is a gamble but his scoring record is ridiculous for a defender, if he can be anything like that in the Prem (plus I reckon Arsenal's defence will be solid now anyway) he'll be gold. Hard to fit him in if I go for the aforementioned strikers though, unless it's at Baines's expense.

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        1. jayzico
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          14 years, 5 months ago

          so you're a baines man vil. you don't think it's a bit too early for him? i love him but am convinced his price will drop over the next few weeks

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          1. Baines on Toast...
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 15 Years
            14 years, 5 months ago

            I keep going back and forth. The price could very easily drop but his next two games could very easily counter that.

            He was great last year, but when I compare him and say Santos, I think maybe he'll outscore him in the next two weeks, but for the four after that he almost certainly won't.

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          2. Baines on Toast...
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            • 15 Years
            14 years, 5 months ago

            Plus getting Brown in for Baines in the other team basically allows me to keep Suarez.

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            1. jayzico
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              14 years, 5 months ago

              sweet. yh man. he's been in and out my team all week. anyway. when u got baines and bos the other 3 (defence) can all be 4mill dudes. DAMN YOU. lol. he's going back in. for now 😉

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              1. Rats Ass
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                14 years, 5 months ago

                I don't have Baines (expense) but I actually think he'll do better now Arteta's gone. Reasons are:

                1. With Arteta gone Baines will take more spot kicks.

                2. This new Argie looks useful with his head. I went to the Everton v Sheff Utd game and I don;t think Everton won a single ball in the air in their area. New forward could change that and get on the end of Baines crosses. And Cahill due to return makes 2 targets.

                Still think Baines is expensive but can see him getting more points.

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                1. jayzico
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                  14 years, 5 months ago

                  this argie interests me. sorry for possibly stating the obvious (honestly no idea). is he any good? i mean better than saha? (that's not a joke by the way. saha is awesome on form)

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        2. Rasping Drive
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          14 years, 5 months ago

          Santos scored a lot of his goals playing left midfield for Fener. His stats are skewed therefore.

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          1. Baines on Toast...
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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            14 years, 5 months ago

            Cheers, good to know.

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  3. blawrence95
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    14 years, 5 months ago

    A.) Adebayor and Arteta (take 4 point hit)

    or

    B.) Bent and Jarvis

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    1. Baines on Toast...
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 5 months ago

      I'd go for B right now personally, Wolves away is tough for Spurs and sticking with the two proven players at their clubs without taking a hit seems wise.

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  4. Granville
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    • 16 Years
    14 years, 5 months ago

    VDV out for 6 weeks.

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  5. LarryMurphy
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    14 years, 5 months ago

    Can anyone tell me where I could/should make changes to my wildcard?

    Given Vorm

    Bosingwa Enrique Kompany De Laet Wilkinson

    Anderson Young Silva Walcott Dyer

    Dzeko Van Persie Holt

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    1. jamsiep
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      14 years, 5 months ago

      Wilkinson is a horrible pick. Not guaranteed to play, and has poor fixtures. Simpson definitely a much better option at that price.

      Rest is fine though, although I'm personally still unconvinced by Anderson's merits as an FPL option. I'd personally rather someone like Jarvis or Taarabt.

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      1. jayzico
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        14 years, 5 months ago

        not buying into this anderson love either? brunt is the way to go.

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        1. LarryMurphy
          • 14 Years
          14 years, 5 months ago

          cheap way to get your Untited points though no?yous are probably right though
          NANI NANI HE LOVES FANNY HIM AND ANDERSON

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          1. jayzico
            • 15 Years
            14 years, 5 months ago

            anderson aint gona get points. what on the back of last week's game? nae chance

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        2. jamsiep
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          14 years, 5 months ago

          Yup, Brunt is another good shout at that price.

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          1. LarryMurphy
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            14 years, 5 months ago

            if he scores against Bolton ill be after ye boys!

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  6. Carroll to the rescue
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    14 years, 5 months ago

    OK guys I need help over here..any suggestions appreciated. Oh, and please fill up the blank!

    Given (Vorm)
    Kompany Enrique Bos (Simpson , De Laet)
    __8.5__ Silva Walcott Jarvis (Ferguson)
    Adebayor Rooney Suarez

    Well, I’ve just got Ferguson to free cash up..thoughts on the 8.5 mid? Taking an 8pt hit as well.

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    1. LarryMurphy
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 5 months ago

      dont think you need help mate..could go for Arteta at 8 against Swansea good be a good punt

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      1. jayzico
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        14 years, 5 months ago

        not being funny. but is that harry? (to larry murphy)

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        1. LarryMurphy
          • 14 Years
          14 years, 5 months ago

          is what Harry?

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          1. jayzico
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            14 years, 5 months ago

            harry murphy. my step brother. loves the old ff too... obviously not. sorry mate

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            1. LarryMurphy
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              14 years, 5 months ago

              haha how the hell did you know?

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              1. jayzico
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                14 years, 5 months ago

                serious? no?

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                1. LarryMurphy
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                  14 years, 5 months ago

                  haha yes mate!!

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    2. Ginkapo FPL
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      14 years, 5 months ago

      Adam, and dyer instead of ferguson. Its all good apart from that

      Pls dont spam the forums with repeated posts.

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    3. rohan
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      14 years, 5 months ago

      downing

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      1. jayzico
        • 15 Years
        14 years, 5 months ago

        downing. what

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        1. rohan
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          14 years, 5 months ago

          for the 8.5 mid

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          1. jayzico
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            14 years, 5 months ago

            one was being facetious. have you watched liverpool play this season? downing would be good as a 6.5 dude. 8.5? think not

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            1. SuperDunny - Used to be goo…
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              14 years, 5 months ago

              What a load of bolloxs

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    4. jayzico
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      14 years, 5 months ago

      easy. arteta = 8. ferguson (poor dude) = dyer (boring and predictable but the solution

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  7. rohan
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    14 years, 5 months ago

    what do you people reckon.. is this good enough???

    given

    de laet hughes l.young

    walcott adam silva nasri

    rooney suarez a.jonson

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    1. jamsiep
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      14 years, 5 months ago

      You can do a lot better than Johnson up front. Defence is pretty weak, although that's the inevitable trade-off from having Walcott, Adam, Silva, Nasri, Rooney and Suarez.

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      1. rohan
        • 14 Years
        14 years, 5 months ago

        solutions????

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        1. Baines on Toast...
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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          14 years, 5 months ago

          I'd downgrade one of Adam and Suarez.

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          1. jamsiep
            • 16 Years
            14 years, 5 months ago

            Yup, I'd downgrade Adam, and then use the funds to upgrade Johnson to someone like Long (assuming he's back fit), as well the defence.

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          2. rohan
            • 14 Years
            14 years, 5 months ago

            and nani or young???? like for the long term???

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            1. jayzico
              • 15 Years
              14 years, 5 months ago

              i actually think adam is a class pick this season. def gone under the radar and his fellow king scot seems to love him. johnson desperately needs to go...

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              1. Baines on Toast...
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                • 15 Years
                14 years, 5 months ago

                Adam will be a very solid pick all year. However, for someone of his price I'd want to be confident captaining them, and I really don't think I would be with him.

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                1. rohan
                  • 14 Years
                  14 years, 5 months ago

                  well you could captain him in the bolton match... scored and had an assist to his name...

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                2. jayzico
                  • 15 Years
                  14 years, 5 months ago

                  true

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                3. OPTA FPL
                  • 14 Years
                  14 years, 5 months ago

                  Adam is set piece man of Liverpool and they have: Carrol, Suarez, Skrtel, Agger, Coates

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                  1. rohan
                    • 14 Years
                    14 years, 5 months ago

                    will silva and nasri both play for more than 60 mins against wigan..???

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  8. Drip Doctor
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    • 15 Years
    14 years, 5 months ago

    WC Dilemma:

    A) Given 4.0
    Kompany Bosingwa Santos Simpson Taylor
    Young Nasri Walcott Barkley Petrov
    Adebayor Dzeko Suarez

    B) Given 4.0
    Bosingwa Enrique Simpson Brown Ward
    Nasri Walcott Mata Barkely Petrov
    RVP Rooney Best

    So basically it comes down to who will score more between:
    Kompany, Santos, Taylor, Young, Ade, Suarez, Dzeko or
    Enrique, Brown, Ward, Mata, RVP, Rooney, Best.

    I think A is stronger all round, what do you think?

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    1. Ginkapo FPL
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 5 months ago

      I prefer A, I think you can have too cheap a defense. Looks like you got a strong enough mid to cope without rooney and rvp.

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    2. Churchill
      • 16 Years
      14 years, 5 months ago

      Just a thought - better captain choices from option B.

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    3. Shakey
      • 16 Years
      14 years, 5 months ago

      B for me.

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    4. jamsiep
      • 16 Years
      14 years, 5 months ago

      I think it has to be B. Boring as it is....

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    5. Drip Doctor
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 5 months ago

      Cheers guys. Yeah B seems boring but it's probably the safe option as im already behind.

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      1. jayzico
        • 15 Years
        14 years, 5 months ago

        so is everyone preferring barkley over crostata (or whatever his name is?). is barkley nailed on in the absence of arteta? sounds lucrative

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        1. Drip Doctor
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          • 15 Years
          14 years, 5 months ago

          Im not too keen on Wigans fixtures. Taking a punt on Barkely for his two home fixtures.

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          1. jayzico
            • 15 Years
            14 years, 5 months ago

            back to me > is barkley nailed on then? he's straight in my team if so!

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            1. Drip Doctor
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              • 15 Years
              14 years, 5 months ago

              He's probably been Evertons best player so far this season so i can't see Moyes dropping him, he might not get 90 mins but he should start, unless Moyes wants to keep him under wraps.

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              1. Get up ya bum
                • 16 Years
                14 years, 5 months ago

                I haven't watched em but my mate was telling me the opposite. Said he was full of energy but not doing much.

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                1. jamsiep
                  • 16 Years
                  14 years, 5 months ago

                  To be fair, in England being 'full of energy but not doing much' makes you a great player.

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                  1. Get up ya bum
                    • 16 Years
                    14 years, 5 months ago

                    Touche

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              2. jayzico
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                14 years, 5 months ago

                thats the best news i heard on this forum all day mate. cheers

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                1. jayzico
                  • 15 Years
                  14 years, 5 months ago

                  hmm. now champs put me off again. desperately need a 5 mill mid.

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                  1. Get up ya bum
                    • 16 Years
                    14 years, 5 months ago

                    Like I said I didn't watch, just passing it on. Either way though I'm sure he's not "nailed on" he's like 17 and very raw. Cahill, felli, osman, rodwell I'd imagine are starters so he's competing for one spot with drenthe, bilya, anichebe etc.

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            2. GREENDREAMS11
              • 16 Years
              14 years, 5 months ago

              alright Jay, just a wee word of warning on that one, you would probably have to transfer him out after 2 games coz his next 5 after that is like a horror show. not worth it imo.

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  9. Steveo444
    • 15 Years
    14 years, 5 months ago

    Anyone want to help setting up a Fantasy Scout Xpert Eleven league?

    http://www.xperteleven.com/prepage.aspx?TeamID=1007401&dh=3

    Its free to join and gives you the chance to run your own football club.

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  10. Cheggers
    • 16 Years
    14 years, 5 months ago

    yo,

    Thoughts on my team (not a wildcard) -

    Hilario (Vorm)
    Warnock, A Cole, Senderos (Simpson, Brown)
    Walcott, Nasri, O’Hara, Sinclair (Moses)
    Rooney, Dzeko, Suarez

    I figured it would do for next week.
    The defence is minging, if Senderos doesnt start Ill ship him out for the following week for someone of a similar price.

    Ill just keep cashley for now.

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    1. Shakey
      • 16 Years
      14 years, 5 months ago

      I think Grygera's arrival spells the end for Senderos.

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      1. Cheggers
        • 16 Years
        14 years, 5 months ago

        Me too but I'm happy enough with Simpson or Brown coming off the bench for this week.

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        1. Shakey
          • 16 Years
          14 years, 5 months ago

          Fair enough. Looks good other than that.

          Isn't Cech due to be back soon?

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    2. jamsiep
      • 16 Years
      14 years, 5 months ago

      Pretty good for someone not using their wildcard. You'll soon have to get rid of Hilario and Senderos though.

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      1. Cheggers
        • 16 Years
        14 years, 5 months ago

        Cheers lads,
        Yep Cech is due back soon. I figured the Hilario transfer could wait two weeks, hopefully Hilario will be in net v Sunderland and then i'd play Vorm the week after.

        I had 2 free's so did N'Zog -> Nasri and Torres -> Dzeko. Third transfer is Cahill -> Walcott I reckon.

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        1. jayzico
          • 15 Years
          14 years, 5 months ago

          ohara is sweet though. will start to outscore jarvis now and he's cheaper. nice

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  11. blawrence95
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    14 years, 5 months ago

    arteta and adebayor (4 point hit)

    or

    bent and jarvis

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    1. The Finnisher
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 5 months ago

      You asked that less than 15 minutes ago,

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    2. OPTA FPL
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 5 months ago

      Adebayor and Jarvis

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  12. arsms
    • 16 Years
    14 years, 5 months ago

    1) Kompany + Warnock + 5.5 mid (not Petrov)

    or

    2) Baines + De Laet + 4.5 mid (not Dyer)

    Currently leaning for (2) because of the attacking potential.

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  13. Loveclarkeforever
    • 15 Years
    14 years, 5 months ago

    Best player for 8.0? Already have RVP, so not sure if him and Arteta would be too much arsenal cover

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    1. Baines on Toast...
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 5 months ago

      Bale looks good right now. Team not in form so it's a gamble, but looking at that price point he definitely has the biggest upside.

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      1. The Finnisher
        • 14 Years
        14 years, 5 months ago

        With Adebayor up front surely Bale will get a few assists etc

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        1. Shakey
          • 16 Years
          14 years, 5 months ago

          Ah the old Bale/assists paradox.

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          1. jamsiep
            • 16 Years
            14 years, 5 months ago

            lol

            Classic paradox, up there with the barber one.

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  14. keotes
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    14 years, 5 months ago

    Best mid options for less than 5mil?

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    1. arsms
      • 16 Years
      14 years, 5 months ago

      I just brought in Bradley Johnson (Norwich).

      You might think "Who?" but he took the free kick from which De Laet scored from in their 2nd game.

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    2. jamsiep
      • 16 Years
      14 years, 5 months ago

      Nathan Dyer?

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    3. keotes
      • 16 Years
      14 years, 5 months ago

      Just to clarify, 5 mil and below

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    4. Get up ya bum
      • 16 Years
      14 years, 5 months ago

      Brad Johnson

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    5. Random_Guy
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      14 years, 5 months ago

      Moses, Dyer and Barkley.

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  15. Carroll to the rescue
    • 14 Years
    14 years, 5 months ago

    Ok i guess i've got myself sorted out..thoughts please:

    Given (Vorm)
    Kompany Enrique Bosingwa (De Laet, Simpson)
    Jarvis Mata Silva Arteta (Ferguson)
    Rooney Suarez Adebayor

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    1. jamsiep
      • 16 Years
      14 years, 5 months ago

      Is this a wildcard team? Because Given and Vorm don't rotate all that well over the next few weeks...

      Rest is very good though.

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      1. Carroll to the rescue
        • 14 Years
        14 years, 5 months ago

        not a wildcard..taking a 4pt hit though 🙂

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    2. Murder on Zidane's Flo…
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 5 months ago

      One of the best teams i've seen i'd say. Not as completely generic as most! The only two I'd have a re-think on are Enrique and Mata. I've not massively confident in Liverpool clean sheets and Stoke have cheap and reliable options. Given Woodgate is sitting out all European football and has had no niggles he is starting to look like a great option (I held off him to begin with). Mata will be excellent in time but after one sub appearance I'd rather go with Nasri Silva or Adam-all with play in teams who look like they are going to rack up the goals. Can always swap easily for Mata in a couple of GWs

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  16. Loveclarkeforever
    • 15 Years
    14 years, 5 months ago

    Walcott and Adebayor

    OR

    Bale and RVP

    Many thanks for any help

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    1. Baines on Toast...
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 5 months ago

      B is much better which is why it costs more. Bale/Adebayor could be fairly even, Ade may edge it, but RVP long term is muc more reliable than Theo, and it's hard to imagine Theo doing much without RVP scoring big as well.

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    2. Murder on Zidane's Flo…
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 5 months ago

      A. Purely for the £3M

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    3. markus808
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      14 years, 5 months ago

      A is better option, bale is no good whatsoever

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      1. Baines on Toast...
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 15 Years
        14 years, 5 months ago

        What's your reasoning for this? He's still a very good player who should now be on a lot of set pieces with a clear target in the box.

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  17. andres
    • 14 Years
    14 years, 5 months ago

    petrov adebayor arteta

    or

    bendtner brunt wlacott

    ??

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  18. Sir Jose Wenger returns
    • 15 Years
    14 years, 5 months ago

    Good day gentlemen... after seeing a few RMTs this morning I thought why not?? Hope I get a few opinions about what to do with this team or reassurance it will come good. I hav slipped behind after failing to captain Rooney three weeks running but oh well...

    Vorm/ Foster

    Smalling Enrique Bosingwa (Simpson De Laet)

    Silva Adam Jarvis Brunt (Ferguson)

    Roonpig Suarez Aguero

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    1. Random_Guy
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 5 months ago

      Pretty good team overall.

      I don't fancy Smalling. They continue to have a tough run of fixtures ahead, and they've yet to keep a cleansheet... even against a weakened Arsenal side. When their fixtures do ease up, Smalling may already be out of their starting eleven.

      Foster has a good run of fixtures coming up, but I can't trust West Brom's defence. He'll probably get loads of save points though.

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      1. Demí
        • 15 Years
        14 years, 5 months ago

        Tottenham?

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    2. jayzico
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 5 months ago

      d'you think that new grav gives you more presence? you look like jamsiep ex doppleganger lol

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  19. Moves Like Agger
    • 15 Years
    14 years, 5 months ago

    thoughts on this team

    Given (Vorm)
    Bosingwa, enrique, shawcross (De Laet, Simpson)
    Arteta, Young, Silva, Barkley (Dyer)
    Rooney, Suarez, Dzeko

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    1. jayzico
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 5 months ago

      most tedious team i seen in last 24 hours. sorry mate. could be the winning formula. who am i. just makes me feel a bit squeamish to look at - like reading a book on a log car trip. yuk

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      1. jayzico
        • 15 Years
        14 years, 5 months ago

        a long car trip that is

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  20. Loveclarkeforever
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    14 years, 5 months ago

    Jarvis or Brunt?

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    1. Get up ya bum
      • 16 Years
      14 years, 5 months ago

      Hunt

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  21. Baines on Toast...
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    14 years, 5 months ago

    Think I've finally resolved not to get Leighton Baines.

    He has a very good chance of scoring highly in the next two weeks but there are other cheaper options who could match him. And after that he has 5 torrid weeks, when I don't think Everton or he personally will have much joy.

    Liable to change my mind again in five minutes.

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    1. Loveclarkeforever
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 5 months ago

      I agree. For that price, he should be reliably getting big points, but with an Everton team that's on a low, I can't see that happening really

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      1. DVassell
        • 14 Years
        14 years, 5 months ago

        he was taken off pens with arteta in, now arteta's out he's def on for pens. I think he offers good differential as most fpl players won't be able to fit him in

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        1. DVassell
          • 14 Years
          14 years, 5 months ago

          he's a bit like lampard in terms of value and difficulty of squeezing in

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        2. Baines on Toast...
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 15 Years
          14 years, 5 months ago

          Good point. But unlike Lamps, where to compensate there's a lot of viable cheap defenders, Baines has an impact on the midfield where there isn't so much value to be had.

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    2. jayzico
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 5 months ago

      good man. me neither. way too expensive for everton this early in the season

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  22. DVassell
    • 14 Years
    14 years, 5 months ago

    Trying to fit baines into my wc team, having trouble keeping the balance when i want arsenal coverage for their fixtures as well as my existing line-up

    Given (Vorm)

    Santon Bosingwa Baines De Laet (Taylor)

    Arteta Young Silva (Derry Dyer)

    Rooney Ruiz Suarez

    Is baines weakening my whole team, he's now set for pens, i was pissed when he didn't take the pen last weekend after having him, but at least he delivered on bp

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  23. jamsiep
    • 16 Years
    14 years, 5 months ago

    Rog Johnson worth the extra 0.5 over Ward? I think so personally...

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    1. SuperDunny - Used to be goo…
      • 16 Years
      14 years, 5 months ago

      For what? Assurance over his place in the team i suppose but that is about it.

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      1. jamsiep
        • 16 Years
        14 years, 5 months ago

        Surely RJ is more likely to mop up the bonus points? And more likely to score, and so get even more bonus points....

        And yeah, is Ward nailed on? I'm not sure.

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        1. SuperDunny - Used to be goo…
          • 16 Years
          14 years, 5 months ago

          I think they are both unlikely to score but i would probably give the edge to Ward there. Bonus points? I suppose Johnson would probably be ahead but who knows the way that will work out. So far this season Ward has 5 BPs and Johnson 0.

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        2. Get up ya bum
          • 16 Years
          14 years, 5 months ago

          He is more likely to score but is it worth having that 0.5 locked into defence when you'll bench him (and his goals) half the time?

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        3. jayzico
          • 15 Years
          14 years, 5 months ago

          rj was gona go to eh... celtic... nuf said. ward for me

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    2. Baines on Toast...
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 5 months ago

      In theory he's more likely to score but Ward has been fielded up front a few times and can be pushed up to the wing as well.

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      1. SuperDunny - Used to be goo…
        • 16 Years
        14 years, 5 months ago

        "In theory he’s more likely to score"

        Why?

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        1. Baines on Toast...
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 15 Years
          14 years, 5 months ago

          I meant as in just from set pieces, based on his record.

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          1. SuperDunny - Used to be goo…
            • 16 Years
            14 years, 5 months ago

            His record doesn't suggest that to me but i guess there isn't much in it either way. I won't be getting either of them anyhoe 😉

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              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 15 Years
              14 years, 5 months ago

              Was just going based on memory, and me neither xD

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  24. IceMan DB
    • 14 Years
    14 years, 5 months ago

    Which combo is better:

    A. Dzeko + Walcott
    B. RVP + Jarvis/Brunt

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    1. DVassell
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 5 months ago

      A for form

      B for gamble

      if ur ahead in ur league a, if ur behind then b for diferrential purposes and def brunt instead of jarvis, everyone has jumped onto jarvis bandwagon due to some lucky goals/assists

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      1. OPTA FPL
        • 14 Years
        14 years, 5 months ago

        B for sure

        RVP on form and have the easy feature.
        Jarvis and Brunt get >130 points easily every season

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        1. OPTA FPL
          • 14 Years
          14 years, 5 months ago

          A gamble.
          Dzeko roation risk after CL come.
          Walcott not sure starter all games

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      2. OPTA FPL
        • 14 Years
        14 years, 5 months ago

        and finally important: RVP and Brunt is set piece man of their team

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  25. drunken_mess
    • 14 Years
    14 years, 5 months ago

    Hellowww

    de gea (vorm)
    taylor R, Bosingwa, Richards, Baines (simpson)
    Young, Formica, Nasri (Dyer) (Ferguson)
    Rooney Ruiz Suarez

    1. is baines worth the price tag??
    2. Ruiz a BIG gamble?

    any other changes u might do, help would be appreciated

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    1. SuperDunny - Used to be goo…
      • 16 Years
      14 years, 5 months ago

      Dump Formica, Taylor and Ruiz if it was me

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      1. drunken_mess
        • 14 Years
        14 years, 5 months ago

        leave baines then? could do so much with 8 points.. .
        taylor is on freekicks, newcastle are looking good in defence.
        formica is in cus he is cheap, ruiz is cheap too . . .

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        1. SuperDunny - Used to be goo…
          • 16 Years
          14 years, 5 months ago

          Will Taylor have his place for much longer? I expect he'll start at QPR but i thought it was a matter of time till Santon took the LB spot.

          Formica is a tough one. Cheap yes but that's of little use if you actually want to play him occassionally as he seems to be coming off the bench every week at the moment.

          Ruiz? No idea. I just don't like the idea of putting forward who are new to the league straight into my team..... needless to say i didn't/don't have Aguero 😀

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          1. drunken_mess
            • 14 Years
            14 years, 5 months ago

            santon (could be wrong) can play RB, and taylor has been playing very good so far. . .
            if i DO take baines out, could change formica and ruiz for better players . . . this stresses me out 😀 havent started very well this year 128 points 🙁

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  26. Bobadoba
    • 16 Years
    14 years, 5 months ago

    Is Hoolahan nailed on? Just looked at his minutes and there were some missing so thought maybe he had some kind of injury.

    Considering Hoolahan (plays for an attacking team) or Watson (who is on penalties).

    Basically Hoolahan vs Watson really?

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    1. Baines on Toast...
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 5 months ago

      Those two and Petrov are the main options at 5.5. Someone earlier said Hoolahan was left out against Stoke as he wanted a more physical team, early subs a la Chelsea may be a risk though. I've got Hoolahan at the moment, he has a lot more upside than Watson and his fixtures suit my team better than Petrov's.

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  27. Cruicky
    • 14 Years
    14 years, 5 months ago

    Not sure about Adebayor after VDV's out for 6 weeks. Hard fixtures aswell.

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  28. Enrique
    • 16 Years
    14 years, 5 months ago

    Any1 else like me not havin Saurez yet? fixtures arent that tasty and VPs are so playing the fixtures is my way

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    1. Get up ya bum
      • 16 Years
      14 years, 5 months ago

      Could hurt, over 1 million owners....

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    2. drunken_mess
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 5 months ago

      VP will bounce back and go on a scoring streak imo

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      1. SuperDunny - Used to be goo…
        • 16 Years
        14 years, 5 months ago

        Last night wouldn't have hurt either... against the part timers

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  29. Loveclarkeforever
    • 15 Years
    14 years, 5 months ago

    A) Dyer, Mata, Suarez

    B) Jarvis, Adam, Dzeko

    Any help would be very much appreciated

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  30. gunners2011
    • 15 Years
    14 years, 5 months ago

    Risk taking the 4 point hit and taking our Taraabt for Arteta?

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    1. Baines on Toast...
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 5 months ago

      Big risk that I wouldn't take personally. Don't know how Arteta is going to look for Arsenal whereas Taarabt has threatened for QPR and could easily get double figures in one match if things go his way. Arteta could have a great game and only get 2.

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