Our usual post-Gameweek article for members arrives this evening as we delve deeper into the data for the first round of fixtures. Leicester’s two-goal hero, Man City and Southampton’s chief creators, Swansea’s improved goal threat and an eye-catching cameo from Arsenal’s Chilean all come under analysis.
Southampton sign Oriol Romeu from Chelsea.
Great great signing. I hope he gets plenty of game time. The new Morgan for them. Great great technique from that player. He just needs to improve his stamina and tackling
back up for Clasie I would think.
Thoughts on GW2 line up
Ruddy
Cedric Mertesacker Jenkinson
Sanchez (trade hazard to alexis this week?) Ritchie Ozil Silva
Pelle Rooney Sahko (c)
Is sanchez a viable choice over Hazard, giving me 1m itb for aguero
I'd hold, you already have Ozil. Alexis not as brill in away games.
Sanchez scored the joint highest goals in away games last season (7).
I'd say he's a pretty viable option
Tekkers changed things a bit, plus plenty of attractive 7m and liwer mids from diverse teams.
First who gets three votes will receive the armband!
A) Rooney
B) Sakho
C) ManeC), A), B)
A
A A A
C
c
Wow, no love for Sakho. I guess Mane gets the nod. Thaks guys.
Two questions.
Ayew or Montero?
Benteke, Sakho or Gomis?
Neither
Gomis
Ayew.
Bent...eke.
How did Walcott played against West ham. What are the chances of him starting next week?
lol, sort comments by discussion rating, this has been raging all night
Which 3 DEF should I play this week?
Bassong (SUN - A) | Huth (WHM - A) | Mert (CRY - A) | Cresswell (LEI - A) | Targett (EVE - H)Mert, Cresswell & Targett for me.
I'd fancy Bassong & Huth to concede a couple each at leastThanks, was thinking the same.
This
Play Ivanovic or Mahrez?
Mahrez
Mahrez
Thats what I was waiting for ðŸ™
So play the 2-5-3 chip?I wouldn't, the chip should use when you need it, not when you want it...
Thanks maybe you are right
Save it for rainy days
Not impressed with Ivan's defending so far. BUT: he could make hay with City fullbacks bombing forward.
Yeah Ivan will be having nightmares still about Montero
Next up: Raheem Sterling
GreatIvan vs Kolarov should be good.
Ivan will ruin Kola
2-5-3 for you if Mahrez is at risk
Thanks
Play Targett (EVE) or Coates (NOR)?
Coates
This
Targett - but you will have to check out Bertrand.
Is he expected back this weekend?
Doubt it. GW4 was the last forecast we got, I believe.
Targett with Coates as number 1 defender sub.
Looking forward to seeing Payet over the next few weeks, had him on the bench last week. He looks like a real quality player...
Payet Wijnaldum and Lens look good.
I went to transfer him in for Walcott but realized he is 7.5 and not 7.0, so I will wait and see for now.
yeah, biggest concern with me with Payet is that the 7mil bracket looks so strong
Not sure he'll make my wildcard team on that basis
This would be a very good signing:
VILLA CLOSE IN ON TRAORE
Aston Villa are expected to complete the signing of Adama Traore today, with Sky sources understanding the Barcelona youngster has rejected Liverpool to move to Villa Park.
The 19-year-old former Spain U19 international has made just one start and three substitute appearances for Barca.
Sky Sports Spanish football expert Graham Hunter thinks Traore has the potential to become an "exceptional player".The Sherwood appeal!
He rejects Liverpool for Villa, lol
Understandable, game time wise, if true.
Bigger club, better manager, etc
It's only a question of time really!
😉
Too many lads running around with name like traore. I don't know which ones are the good ones so going to go with they're all not good enough to play first team football 🙂
Adrian
Coates | Koscielny | Azpilicueta
Mahrez | Walcott | Sterling | Mane | Hazard
Sakho | Rooney
Hennessey | Huth | Mings | Wilson
1FT & 0.0 ITB
A. Save FT
B. Azpi >> Skrtel
Please suggest, thanks.Save Siva, looks good.
cheers HVT.. Skrtel's next 4 home games look tasty..
Yea but it's still Liverpool!
Skrtel trolled me last year and ill ever forgive him!
2/3 moves next week would be nice tho.
Walcott will probably start on the bench again
Why?
Because Giroud/Whole team played so well?
Probably sold him, and trying to justify it to himself 😉
Press conferences today
09:00 Everton; 09:30 Aston Villa, West Ham
12:15 Manchester United; 12: 30 Tottenham
Thanks!
Fingers crossed on Rose! 😀
Will Shaqiri start at the weekend?
Doubt it
Unlikely.
Nein
He will that am sure. Remember 12/13 when he did exactly that. literally forced Wenger to start him and sometimes as a nine
Wow
This guyReply fail. Not hard to notice I think
Yes. Yes. Good. Most good.
Bad gw, yielding 25 points after ages agonising over the team, In contrast, my dugout team picked under the duress of a crashing Tablet got 57 points and is much better and more balanced. Realising that I haven't a clue!
Breakfast!
Does Obiang replace Oxford?
oh wouldn't we all want to know...
Eggs and baccy
Eggs and tobacco 😯
doos - did i see somewhere you planned on bringing in kouyate? thats actually the move that im planning to make. is it stats or the eye test making that decision for you? would love a bit of comfort! 😉
My team:
Adrian (Cech)
Darmian and cedric (Bellerin, oshea, steven taylor)
Schneidrlin, hazard, silva, cazrola and wanyama
Defore, Benteke and kane
and i got 1.5M
1. I have got several questions who to start, Adrian or Cech?
2. Should i change hazard, silva, schneirdlin, for countinho, tadic and depay and add rooney (if yes which striker should i remove for rooney) if i remove kane for rooney i would have 4M in the bank
(Using the 3-5-2 formation this gameweek)I also have serveral questions...
Why would you want to get rid of Silva? Are you wildcarding or taking an -8pt/-12pt hit?
Which is the 3rd defender you're starting?I am playing the 3-5-2
I don't think he would do much against man city
I might take the points away, I got 33 points
and if it doesn't go well i would use my wildcard
Advice much appreciated...
Schmeichel Butland
Ivan Mert Huth Gomez Targett
Haz Wally Mahrez Chadli Wanyama
Kun Pelle Sakho
£0.5m ITB, 1 FT
Thoughts...
A) Hold FT
B) Haz > Sanchez
C) Pelle > Tekkers (fear not owning him against Bournemouth!!!)
Pelle to tekkers wouldn't be worth it imo. Pelle too can get a goal and Benteke is still in a new setup. Sanchez's minutes would be limited. So options A looks the better alternative amongst the three you've mentioned.
Is Walcott nailed in this week?
no
No one knows
If you have to ask if a player is nailed, then you already have your answer
This question will be asked hundreds of time every week from now till the end of the season - this is why I would not have him in my team
^ Slaps knows
Will Wes Brown start this week?
Forgot about him!
Don't think so.Yeah same. He did well last season
Not sure he'll start again...ever!
Haha okay. Thanks
Updated (and now full) list of press conferences for today:
Watford - 08:45 BST, Everton - 09:00, Aston Villa - 09:30, West Ham - 09:30, Man Utd - 12:15, Tottenham - 12:30, Leicester - 14:00, Southampton - 14:00, Stoke - 14:00, Swansea - 14:00Thanks mate.
Half the teams then, cheers.
Excellent, won't be so stressful tomorrow then with press conferences close to fpl deadline.
The one thing I would love to hear from Bilic at 9.30: "Listen, did you see how he shut down Ozil? Reece is our starter, from now until the end of the season. I will not come back on this decision."
Who to start azpi or huth?
Azpi
@ WK thoughts on Wally starting?
I think he'll start. I'd rate it at something like 75% chance.
One or both of Ramsey and Giroud just begging to be dropped.Cheers mate-hope your right I'm trying my best to hold on!
I'm really not worried, personally.
Coming backs from injury last year, he was rubbish. Bad touches, awful finishing and just generally off the pace. The first time it seemed to click was when he came off the bench against Sunderland. For the first time in a long while he actually sharp. He then started the next game against West Brom (3 goals), started the FA cup final (1 goal), had a good pre-season, started the Community Shield.
Surprised he didn't start against West Ham, but we weren't good, so that improves his prospects, especially with the poor performances of others.
Schmeichel (butland)
Azpi Cedric Merte (francis richards)
Haz Walcott Sterling Hendo (Wanyama)
Benteke(c) Rooney Deeney
a) keep wally and hope
b) wally & sterling to sanchez & chadli
c) wally to chadli / other to free up cash
Also, are you prioritising sanchez or aguero? If both, do you have haz too?A
Thanks. Save ft, or use elsewhere. Been without internet this week so missed out on a couple of 0.1s...
Sausage or Bacon Sandwich?
Bacon
sorted, ta
Why not both?
Beans on toast, as an hommage to a once great fpl LB with great music taste...
Both for me - grilled and sliced:-)
Bacon wrapped Viennese sausage on a Spanish ciabatta.
There aren't many better things in life than a warm sausage sandwich! 😀
Why not both!
Both!
Sausage and bacon, fool
Jesus, this blew up, bacon's already in the pan though. Apologies to everyone I've let down!
Damn right
Is Giroud and Walcott. to. Sanchez and Gomis knee jerkin. Considering tv and chances both had as well
Not a ad move - could pay offf
a bit worried about their starts too. cheers HVT
I don't think it is.. only 1 of Wally or Giroud likely to start anyway...
cool, thanks both. saves future headaches no doubt.
I actually would, just to get rid of the Theo headache - but a lot will tell you otherwise.
yeah i think its a decent move. With Giroud & Walcott they are competing for the same spot so I would rather make the swtich and try and get two players who are likely to play.
TV shouldn't be affected before the deadline for these players
I like it...wish I had such an easy route to Sanchez!
imo Giroud and Walcott will outscore Sanchez by 4 points
will Gomis score more than 8 points?
My two penn'orth on all these Walcott questions, based on nothing but a gut feeling and several seasons of rage at Wenger's team decisons is that Wally will start this week, and Sanchez won't. Wenger loves to fade players back in gradually it seems..
sideways...
anyone knows the price change timing?
2:30AM London Time?
cheersAround that now we reckon see last stickie.
thanks i reposted on new page
Which 3 out of these for GW2:
Darmian Alder Gomez Cedric OxfordDarmian Gomez Oxford, Cedric first sub.
Very nice problem to have.
Personally, Darmian, Gomez and Cedric. But you will do well with any variation of the three.
A) azpi
B) huth
Whom to play next gw?Huth
