We delve into the Gameweek 3 data this evening in our first members article of the week. Up front, we assess Bournemouth, Chelsea and Liverpool’s lone forwards, whilst there’s plenty to analyse in the centre of the park, as we take a look at some standout statistics from Villa, Palace, United, West Ham and Norwich.
I think I made a mistake getting Williams over Naughton. Those Naughton creativity stats are good.
Lesson: Look at the stats more carefully before every transfer, and don't assume a player is superior based on a baseline BPS article...
I must agree, Naughton's attacking output is good. But I chose Williams for a reason, he is just so very consistent. Naughton is (probably only slightly) a rotation risk, whereas Williams is not. Swansea are unlikely to keep up this attacking football all season, and Williams will keep up his bonus.
True. Williams will probably get more minutes. May be beneficial long term...
- and you haven't even seen the best of Williams, yet.
Whereas, this is the very best that Naughton can manage:
http://members.fantasyfootballscout.co.uk/my-stats-tables/view/10212/
I remain very happy with Williams:
http://members.fantasyfootballscout.co.uk/my-stats-tables/view/5599/You guys have made me feel better 🙂
Naughton's creativity won't be this good all season, his form will vary, whereas Williams maintains high BPS all season.That's my thinking anyway! I specifically looked for him as soon as the new BPS system seemed to indicate he could do (even) better.
He is currently below his batting average for CBI, an increase of which I am reasonably sure.
7 chances created. 😯
A few more CS and you won't be regretting. Williams got 3 bonus vs Newcastle remember?
Could have been worse. I looked at the stats and decided on naughton. Scout picks confirmed my decision. Last minute change to Williams as someone flagged naughtons red card history. My lesson is if in doubt go for the attacking full back!
Did the same with my WC last week. Was left kicking myself when scout predicted his runs and creativity would lead to an assist. Those bonus points hurt even more... Still think Ashley will outscore him overall though. Only just mind.
I think it's a bit of an overreaction. Don't forget the sample size is only 3 games
Could still prove correct but Williams is very consistent
I drafted Williams. Strong bap guy. Plays a ton.
Will McCarthy finally rise tonight?
I'm not sure it'll ever happen...
He's projected to do so.
yes according to both FFF and fpl statistics
I should hope so. Speroni is going to deem him useless soon no doubt. Poor lad was robbed of a clean sheet (as was I) last week by a mad own goal.
Had one reply on previous page, and thank you for that. Would love to get a few more before bed.
-4 hit to do Pelle + Payet --> Costa & Westwood
Although I have 0.5m ITB, price changes would mean I have to use that next week on this transfer, and might be scuppered when I need to change my keepers (Mccarthy & Myhill).
Pull the trigger now?I wouldn't. Keep Payet and buy Diouf for Pelle
Thanks for the reply. To be honest, if it's not for Costa, I'm probably going to hold Pelle. I fancy a Chelsea player over the international break, this is just being forced now due to prices. I have Shaqiri from Stoke and am satisfied with that.
See where you're coming from but I wouldn't do it this week
Thanks. I think the wisest policy would be to hold off, but them pesky price changes have my trigger finger itching.
Depends how much you are going to play Payet. He's a fixture proof player in many ways considering he is on all set pieces but their next three look tricky. I started regretting getting him in my WC team but you can't argue with a player who created the most chances in the top 5 leagues last season and nearly got as many assists as the god that is Kevin De Bryune. I'm keeping him fro the moment. Get rid of Pelle though. He's terrible. Knowing fpl he'll probably net against Norwich though. He's never going to be consistent though.
Pretty much agree with every word. Whilst I do like Payet (and earmarked him for a transfer in), he is giving me benching issues.
Sanchez Mahrez Depay Shaqiri Payet
Aguero Gomis Pelle
- I'm wondering if I should just sell my way out of having to choose one to bench.Having very similar issues with him. Got rid of Sakho last week only to miss out on his assist and instead realise I have selection issues with Dimitri. Could have got the points and just transferred Sakho out due to injury and now I'm in a right pickle.
Who you thinking of replacing Payet with if you do? I've got Mane as well so its a big decision as to which goes for a premium mid like Pedro or Toure.
At the end of the day Payet is a season long player, I've just had too horrid a start to have patience in his ability!Well I'm settled on it being a Chelsea man. Between Costa or Hazard. Both transfers are attainable with a -4.
To explain that a little better, it would either be:
Pelle & Payet > Costa & Westwood
or
Pelle & Payet > 4.5 & Hazard
or
Pelle & Depay > Wilson & HazardIdeally I'd wait til this weekend was done to assess, but them prices!
I'm looking at Mane > Pedro
OR
Mane > De Bruyne if this talk of the deal going through is true.
Problem is, I only have 9.9 to spend. He's apparently gone for £59mil!
I will cry if he enters the market a 10m but at least that is the absolute max he would start at. 10.5 would be madness.
Also happy to see you have the mighty Shaq. WCed him in last week. Happy returns ahead. His underlying stats are brilliant as well.
To be honest he was one of the few players I didn't really even look at stats for. Shaqiri at 7m seemed too good to turn down. If this was 18 months ago, he'd either be 9m or in every single team.
He's going to bring me out of the depths of my lowly rank in due course. What a machine. You're right, stats aren't even needed when he's 7m. Its a complete no brainer.
WC this week, as planned. And a good thing too, terrible start to the season. Too predictable??
Rutland Ruddy
Kolarov Muniesa Cedric Gomez Francis
Silva Sanchez Coutinho Mahrez Ritchie
Aguero Diouf Wilson
Lots of City, Stoke and Bourne, but the fixtures are so nice...
Could bring in Micah, Westwood, Gomis?Double Stoke defence? I don't like it. Perhaps add a Swansea defender.
Fair. Could bring in Naughton, but fixtures aren't great. Huth or Richards perhaps?
...too much Bournemouth?
Pick one to play this week:
Cedric (NOR)
Albrighton (BOU)
Payet (liv)
Thanks lads (and lasses)Albrighton
Hmmm.... I'll say Albrighton.
Cedric looks dangerous
I know. He was the Saint's main source of crosses by a long way last game and he has Pelle's bonce to aim for so that widens the appeal. Albrighton played his usual brilliant football again against Spurs though and Bournemouth look very average at the back.
So torn! What if Payet shows as well! Tempted by bench boost but McCarthy and Williams lessen the appeal of that but you never know.
Whats the stitch on Bakary Sako? He looked really attacking last game, could be the bolasie of the this year if played consistently.
The last three words are the key. I doubt he is displacing Bolasie.
Could take over from Zaha or play in the number 9 slot with Cabaye deep.
From what I have heard from Palace fans, Zaha is the one they want to play 90 evey week.
every*
Very sadly, Bolasie was given compassionate leave due to the death of his father last week. With the greatest respect I think it may well leave him out of the team another week and players usually respond one of two ways to these things. Might play amazing to honour his father or it might be too difficult for him to focus on his game. Sako looks like a great option in the short term I think. Bolasie got lucky with assists and goals last season. People were just very keen because he played such exciting football with added skills.
Have to agree here. Bolasie strikes me as a passionate man, a family grievance could unfortunately distract him completely from his game.
I think there are too many attacking option at Palace to consider any of them.
Puncheon, Bolasie, Zaha, Mutch, Cabaye, Gayle, Sako could all fight for just 3 spots.This. No way any of them are going to get consistent points with Pardew running the show. Loves to invest in all comps so big rotations on the cards.
Its one of many reasons he was so poorly criticised at the Toon. Ashley is the only one to blame. Pardew is a great manager and has proven that at Palace. Great record so far.
This is crap. Those of us who have known him a long time have no faith whatsoever. Charlton/Southampton ...
And he's been making lots of tactical changes early on as well so far this season. He's just loving the options. 😆
Which one out of Ozil or Mane to get Pedro?
Or should I just stick?Mane
Ozil, unless Mane is injured
Hi all. Either of these transfers worth a hit?
A. Mane (NOR) to Sanchez (new)
B. Pelle (NOR) to Benteke (WHM)
C. SaveNeither exactly inspired me with confidence in their last game.
An aberration, I think. I'm focusing on the future more than the past.
Those who don't know history are doomed to repeat it!
A if doubtful for the weekend. Probably shipping him myself.
A if Mane is injured. Wait for Thursday's Europa game
Sanchez usually lets out a beacon when he's about to go on a points run. I thought the assist was it but I would say wait another week and see what he does.
A.
Schmeicel - Butland
Azpi - Huth - Cedric - Muniesa - Kolarov
Silva - Mane - Ozil - Payet - Anya
Kun - Sakho - Gomis
1FT
Mane -> Mahrez the obvious choice?Wait on fitness news I'd say.
Mahrez to rise in a few hours though
This is true, although you've already missed 4 price changes on him. Unless you'd be priced out, another may be worth the wait.
I get the pressure to make a move for price reasons though, I'm debating the same thing above! ^I had him in my squad for two rises on my WC but didn't end up keeping him. Went for Payet instead, but he just keeps scoring! Mane is also looking to drop before the weekend so could be a 0.2 swing. I'm thinking i will ship him...
That's fair.
Anybody know how accurate FFF and FPLstats have been so far this season?
FPL stats has been a decent indicator.
FFF is very much better.
FPL is much better initially. FFF adjust as they go, so the closer it gets, the better they get.
Thanks all.
Saw some percentages posted here a few days ago, would be interesting to see how they compare.
A Hazard drop tonight could define my plans.
A) Mane > Pedro (have Haz) -4
B) Mane > Anyone else 9.4m or under -4
C) Leave him aloneProbably best to wait and see if he's recovered/if there's any news on Thursday
Repost would love a few views on this
Hey guys quick question
Butland
Kompany Gomez Richards
Sanchez Silva Marhez Depay
Kun(c) Gomis Sakho
McCarthy Westwood Darmian Huth 1FT
A) Sakho ---> Wilson
B) Sakho Depay----> Wilson Pedro -4
Cheers
A, give Depay another chance
This too knee-jerky?
Chadli & Pelle > Pedro & Wilson (-4)
Appreciate fairly good fixtures for C&P this week...
Latest news on Sakho? Do west ham even have another striker?
Yes...The mighty Andy Carroll....who's injured as always.
... and off to Sevilla, apparently. The sooner, the better, imo.
Is he really. Why on earth would they buy him ?
Feck knows. Persistent rumour though - in-house as well ... 😕
Modibo Maiga and Elliot Lee. And Lanzini can play there.
I thought Maiga left?
So did I...
Nope. Like many stories about us, was complete bollocks.
Payet -> Barkley
?
Hold on Barkley until closer to November, their fixtures turn sweet.
Just conscious I can upgrade my defence by a nice round figure if I bring him in now, where as by November I will probably have .7m to upgrade my defence with!
Why? Could turn out to be a pointless transfer if they score the same amount.
And that's the aim of the game, guessing who will get more points! And by the way if they get the same amount of points it's far from pointless as owning Barkley would allow me to play round with £1m more!
How many Europa League players do you own? (Spurs/Pool)
Out of those two, zero. Southampton included, two (soon to be one).
Why do you ask out of interest?
Curiosity.
I forgot about Saints...I suppose you have to hold off transfers until after Thursday if you have too many...
1
1. Gomez.
May or may not acquire Coutinho ...Oh. Wanyama also.
2
Toby
Trying to decide if I should WC to get Tekkers in and Sakho out.
Would really appreciate a few quick replies before bed.
If you had to pick one of these...
a) Ivan, Wilson, Sterling and Sakho -4
b) Azpil, Wilson, Yaya and Benteke WC
A should get you through this GW
I like B but I'd rather get Darmian than Azpil
Price changes are stupid
Make the game more interesting really
Schmeichel (Hennessey)
Huth Cedric Kolarov (Oxford Muniesa)
Hazard Depay Ozil Wijnaldum (Fletcher)
Wilson Aguero Sakho
3.1 ITB, 1 FT
A) Wijnaldum > Mahrez (leaves 4.2 ITB)
B) Wijnaldum > Pedro (adds another big hitter)
C) Fletcher > Mahrez (need to find some kinda attacking rotation)
A
A, for a more balanced team
Myhil McCarthy
Kompa Darmian Williams Richards Gomez
Mahrez Depay Yaya Chadli Westwood
Kun Sakho Gomis
4.8 ITB
Best transfer for next GW:
a. Sakho âž¡ Wilson
b. Depay âž¡ Haz/Pedro/Sanchez
c. both for a hit
d. Sakho/Gomis âž¡ Costa
e. other?
thanks in advanceD or A
either way get rid of Sakho over GomisD. Sakho > Costa
Keep both Payet & Shelvey or shift one for Mahrez?
1FT to use and 0.4 ITB - means if it's Shelvey that goes, it has to be done prior to price changes
Cheers!Shift shelvey imo
Gave in and pushed the WC button last night. My best midfield performance so far has come from Hendo's 4 points last week. Westwood has outscored all of them (Fab, Ramsey, Theo then Payet) whilst sat on my bench! Can anyone 'beat' that?
So many midfielders have been shocking so far!
I was a wreck before Mahrez this week.
Decided 5 mins before deadline that I was going to do Hendo to Mahrez for a hit but had connection problems and missed it. He's in my WC team now though (of course)
No attacking midfield points so far!
But then I've only had 1 goal and 2 assists from my whole team over the 3 weeks so far.
67 points total, almost bang on 2 points a game from each player.Ouch! You win. Are you wildcarding?
Pulled the trigger this week, have never done as badly as this in one GW, let alone 3 in a row. Definitely a week late on the wildcard, as price drops have already hit me hard.
-3 from Jenkinson this week was the final strawI was hit by all the price drops last week too. The season starts here!
This is terrible, what was your GW1 team?
Ruddy, Rudd
Ivan, Ward, Jenkinson, Huth, Mings
Walcott, Fabregas, Milner, Ritchie, Sinclair
Aguero, Rooney, Sakho
Its easy to look at it now and say it was terrible, huh?You were very unlucky there mate, so many good players having blanks, and I'm guessing you benched Ward GW2! 🙂
Yup, Ward sat on my bench with half the score of the rest of my team combined. Scores 23, 23, 21. OR 2.5m -> 2.9m -> 3.1m.
There were less than 2.9m players in GW1!
Ah well, onwards and upwards. I underestimated Liverpool, United and City's defences so avoided them and picked many of the wrong attackers. I really thought Walcott would start. Fabregas managed to cover Hazard's points very well as i hoped he would.. Trouble is Hazard has also done sweet FA.
Ouch Archie, similar boat. 27, 28, 36. WC in play. gL to us both!
Yeah, good luck to you too.
Got to get the decisions right now on the wildcard if i want to make up ground though!
On my WC, final decision is this:
A: Toure + Wilson
B: Chadli + GomisA
A
So many are saying A, but the only thing that puts me off is dropping Gomis who is in fine form and feel harsh to drop him?!?
Yaya just looks much more enticing than Chadli. I have Gomis in my team and I'm keeping him.
Take his goals away and really he is pretty sh1t. I do have him but between the choices you gave A is definitely the best option.
A
A
I get that A is the best option but can anyone explain the reasoning behind it!
Both will give you points potential and £££. Gomis is not that great imo and I have never had love for Chadli, ever. You are better off with someone like Redmond imo
Which three?
A) Sanchez 4.5 4.5
B) Ozil Azpi 5.5B
B
Cheers what 5.5 defender would you get?
for 5.5 = Clyne, Skrtel, vertonghen These are great buys in my opinion.
for 5.0 = Sagna, Williams, Naughton, Dawson, Lovren, alder, walker, pieters
for 4.5mil + = Richards, Ward, Gomez, Cameron, Davies
Sanchez, 5.0, 4.0. Sod this love for 4.5 defenders.
I sense that lots of people are taking a gamble with pedro when they could just get silva for another 0.6. It baffles me when people go for the mystery player rather than the consistent one.
Or they have both
If I sign Pedro it will be with Silva and instead of Hazard.
So I'm a college (university) student in America. I'm thinking of studying abroad for one semester. Would UK be good? Tell me why or why not. *this should be fun*
That type of question is for the student room.
You should quit school and focus on FPL 100%.
Solid advice tbh
Done.
You should study in New Zealand.
Cos Hobbits. That's why.Anywhere abroad will be good, apart from NKorea. You're a student.. Go enjoy the UK, it has lots to offer. Rosy cheeked girls, warm beer, bad teeth .. What more could you want? 🙂
Sounds like paradise.
I take offence to the bad teeth. It actually just means she can remove her falsies so she doesn't catch them on your ?~@# !!!
Who would you bench from:
Ayew Pedro depay mahrez toure
Aguero Wilson gomis
I brought in Wilson for the price rises but it creates a dilemma.
Alternatively would you recommend:
A) depay to Sanchez (-4)
B) depay to coutinho (-4)
C) gomis to benteke (-4)
I want to get benteke and Sanchez by GW6 and think this is a chance to get the four points back immediately (this week)Ayew or Wilson.
A and bench Ayew
I would bench the Swansea pair if only one need to bench I would say Ayew
Why take a hit to swap Depay out if you have a bench headache. Just bench Depay, problem solved.
Never take a hit to bring someone into your benchI would bench either gomis or Ayew and start the player I took a hit for
Id take a hit because not sure both Swansea players or depay will score points as defenses are solid, so worth a hit of benteke or Sanchez as it can have immediate returns
I'd say Liverpool have a better fixture than Arsenal so Gomis to Benteke or Depay to Coutinho would be the shout....the latter probably being the less risk (as Utd away and Gomis in form) but you want Benteke
Coutinho would be great but the bench headache would remain. Benteke means I'd just bench depay this week and get rid of him next.
drop gomis. United haven't conceded yet.
Nice Westwood numbers. In he comes for Fletcher as the most boring WC transfer this week 🙂
Gotta love this article, my second fav just behind the brilliantly written, every time, pre match pre amble.Probably the only GW1 starting player I got right!
I've got 10 players in the 3pm kick-off on Saturday...talk about make or break your weekend 🙂
The Sunday's games look mediocre, plenty of good teams playing at 3 o clock for once
A) Sanchez, Ayew, Wilson
B) Pedro, Ayew, Diouf
C) Pedro, Shaqiri, Gomis
Wondering what i get if i splash the sanchez cash elsewhereA
With Sanchez do you have no Chelsea attack?
Would mean no Chelsea players at all.
Costa and Haz both seem a bit pricey, while Fab isn't delivering at all.
Current draft has only 1 Arsenal or Chelsea player
A
Your name
I like C.
Seems fairly conclusive for A, I'll have a think. Was set on Sanchez, until i realised i liked the upgrades i could get from spreading the cash around
