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The Big Numbers – Defenders – Last Four Gameweeks

Our first members article of the international break arrives this afternoon. Assessing the players by classification across the last four Gameweeks, we look at the impact made by Southampton and City’s new centre-halves, Newcastle’s raiding right-back and Palace’s big Norwegian as Alan Pardew’s defence starts to tighten up.

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  1. Rödallegabomb ᴿᴮ
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 27 days ago

    Evening all!

    Just looking a for little advice on what you think the best transfer(s) to make this week are. Currently set up like this:

    Begovic • McCarthy
    Kolarov • Kompany • Williams • Francis • Gomez
    Sánchez • Pedro • Payet • Mahrez
    Agüero • Martial • Vardy
    1FT 0.1ITB

    Currently thinking about a hit for:

    Kompany and Pedro > Bertrand and KBD (-4)

    Really fancy Bertrand for BAPS, attacking potential and clean sheets. Regarding the latter, I mean to post some analysis on their defence and their assets.

    Alternative is to do Pedro > Walcott for free, or Martial > Pelle.

    The latter seems like too much of a knee jerk, but I do fancy Pelle.

    Either way, I'll probably wait until later on to do it. I'd like to review Kompany's fitness before the weekend, as if he is fit I don't think a hit will be worth it, so I might save the FT and do the moves the following week.

    Thoughts?

    1. Just A Hat
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 27 days ago

      I'd do Martial -> Pelle and keep the team as is, how have you had Kompany for so long?!

      1. Rödallegabomb ᴿᴮ
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 27 days ago

        I've not had him that long, brought him in to be different by doubling up GW 5 and each weeks (barring last week) it's looked like he could/would start.

        1. Just A Hat
          • 15 Years
          9 years, 27 days ago

          ahh unlucky

    2. AK ⭐
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 27 days ago

      I got rid of Pedro for Mane this week

      1. Rödallegabomb ᴿᴮ
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 27 days ago

        Interesting, another option for sure. Same thing holding me back with Wally though; no City mids.

    3. Margarido
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 27 days ago

      Pedro to Walcott seems nice.
      Chelsea are a mess...

      1. Rödallegabomb ᴿᴮ
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 27 days ago

        As below, no other way of getting KDB who I think will score better than Walcott.

    4. HuttonDressedasLahm
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 27 days ago

      Bertrand is a good option, but I do feel you need Mane or Pelle more than KDB

      1. Rödallegabomb ᴿᴮ
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 27 days ago

        Interesting. Pelle tempts me, I had him at the start of the season but sold him because I thought his goal scoring streak had ended. Mane is a decent shout too but I'm not sure about either being more important tha KDB.

        1. HuttonDressedasLahm
          • 14 Years
          9 years, 27 days ago

          Well defence isn't that important this season imo.

          Last week my back 5 got 8 points, my front 6 got 101

          Since you have Vardy, I'd be tempted to do Mahrez to Mane

    5. goriuanx
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 27 days ago

      Evening

      If Kompany is out, I'd go for the former transfer. If he's fit, then Pedro to Walcott looks good. Or you could just hope Pedro scores well against Villa and carry over a transfer to get KDB the following week.

      1. Rödallegabomb ᴿᴮ
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 27 days ago

        Thanks, reasonable options.

        I'd like 3 City for Bournemouth so I'll either keep Kompany, or sell him and bring in KDB for a hit.

    6. Piggs Boson
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 27 days ago

      I like those proposed moves for -4

      1. Rödallegabomb ᴿᴮ
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 27 days ago

        Thanks, that's what's been pencilled in since the weekend.

    7. Rödallegabomb ᴿᴮ
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 27 days ago

      Thanks for the responses all.

      Forgot to mention that Westwood is my 5th mid, not that it matters much!

    8. Yank Revolution
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 27 days ago

      I think KBD is essential, so I would take the hit.

  2. HuttonDressedasLahm
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 27 days ago

    Am I ok for this week?

    FT done, but defence looking very shaky........

    Butland/Ruddy
    Kolarov Evans Huth
    Sanchez Mahrez Mane Payet Ayew
    Aguero Pelle

    Diouf Richards Gomez

    1. Just A Hat
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 27 days ago

      Fantastic team

    2. AK ⭐
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 27 days ago

      I like it. Nice team

    3. goriuanx
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 27 days ago

      G2G for this week. I'd be looking at shifting a defender soon though.

      1. HuttonDressedasLahm
        • 14 Years
        9 years, 27 days ago

        Thanks, yes, looking ropey and not much to upgrade Gomez/Huth/Evans

    4. Kevin Twine
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 27 days ago

      Yeah, nice.

    5. Rolls-Royce
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 27 days ago

      Yup, top team.

    6. Connor's Calling
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 27 days ago

      Great team. I'd like a City mid in there - but not sure you can drop any of your current so fair-dos.

      your defence is looking better than mine...

    7. ☆Khaz
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 27 days ago

      Muniesa to (have 5,1 to spend):
      a) Janmaat
      b) Gabriel
      c) Cedric

      Any other i must consider?

      1. ☆Khaz
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 27 days ago

        reply fail

    8. Mark-O
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 27 days ago

      I must say this team looks really great! Kolarov and Evans will help Huth which ain't too bad.

      1. HuttonDressedasLahm
        • 14 Years
        9 years, 27 days ago

        Thanks all
        Very helpful

  3. Areid13
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 27 days ago

    I know its early but gtg for next week? Thanks in advance

    DDG
    Kolarov Cedric Souare
    Sanchez De Bruyne Payet Mahrez
    Martial Kun Ighalo

    Butland Huth Cathcart Watson

    1. BlzE_94
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 27 days ago

      Decent. No Southampton attack though. Martial and Watson -> Mane and Vardy

  4. Coffee-Geek
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 27 days ago

    So I scored 127 last week and my team is in pretty good shape. The thing is I kinda want Walcott but there is no appealing way to do it. Should I just live without him?

    1. Just A Hat
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 27 days ago

      yes

    2. Connor's Calling
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 27 days ago

      if you've got Sanchez, i personally think you can live without

      1. Kevin Twine
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 27 days ago

        This, for the meantime.

      2. Coffee-Geek
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 27 days ago

        Yes I have Sanchez. Thinking my only real route is to trade in Ayew and Mahrez for Walcott and a cheapie but that dosnt seem sensible right now.

        1. HuttonDressedasLahm
          • 14 Years
          9 years, 27 days ago

          Do you have Vardy to cover Leicester? If so I'd consider Mahrez to Theo for sure

    3. 32chickens
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 27 days ago

      yes you dont need such a punt-he's not even cheap

  5. Kevin Twine
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 27 days ago

    Best move here (providing no injuries)?

    A) Martial -> Pelle (and play Richards)

    B) Richards -> Souaré

    C) Save FT

    1. Just A Hat
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 27 days ago

      A)

    2. AK ⭐
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 27 days ago

      B for me.

    3. Meinhoff
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 27 days ago

      A

    4. Rolls-Royce
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 27 days ago

      I'll go with B

    5. Lyonnais
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 27 days ago

      A or C

    6. DwarfKing
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 27 days ago

      A

    7. Mark-O
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 27 days ago

      A or C. Villa doesn't leak a lot to my surprise..

      1. Kevin Twine
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 27 days ago

        They've only had 1 clean sheet though, tbf.

    8. Kevin Twine
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 27 days ago

      Interesting, cheers folks. Still no fecking clue 🙂

  6. TorresMagic™
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • Has Moderation Rights
    • 15 Years
    9 years, 27 days ago

    Plenty of new entries this evening in LMS 🙂

    1. Just A Hat
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 27 days ago

      Do you actually go through the entire league and remove people manually? That seems a lot of work!

      1. TorresMagic™
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 15 Years
        9 years, 27 days ago

        After each GW, the teams that don't make the cut gets removed. Andy helps removing teams when he has the time. Already 1400 removed this season.

        1. Just A Hat
          • 15 Years
          9 years, 27 days ago

          ahh, thats some good work

    2. Numb
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 27 days ago

      There should be a cut off date for entering.

      1. TorresMagic™
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 15 Years
        9 years, 27 days ago

        It's January. Plenty of new folk just FFS after the season starts.

        1. TorresMagic™
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • Has Moderation Rights
          • 15 Years
          9 years, 27 days ago

          join*

  7. Wunnu
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 27 days ago

    What to do with Gomis and Sterling ? Got 0.5m itb and 1FT

    Team

    Fabianski
    Kolarov Cresswell Morgan
    Sanchez Mata Sterling Mahrez
    Aguero Vardy Gomis

    Bench Kean,Nyom,Gomez,Mutch

    1. BlzE_94
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 27 days ago

      KDB and Ighalo

    2. Rolls-Royce
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 27 days ago

      Sterling needs to go. Gomis can wait.

      1. Wunnu
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 27 days ago

        Thinking Walcott.

    3. Fanta sea
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 27 days ago

      I'd swap Gomis for ighalo and then swap sterling for KDB, Silva or Hazard. Personally do KDB and then switch for hazard when they get going

    4. Mark-O
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 27 days ago

      Take out Sterling first and you can have Mane.

      1. Wunnu
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 27 days ago

        What if Sterling starts ?

        1. Mark-O
          • 9 Years
          9 years, 27 days ago

          What if Navas substituted Sterling at 46' again?

  8. white lightning
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 27 days ago

    Just wondering whether I can save a ft transfers with this side this week but I will give some alternative options:

    Butland (McCarthy)
    Kolorov, Williams, Zouma (Richards, Gomez)
    Sanchez, Silva, Payet, Mahrez, Redmond
    Aguero (c), Vardy (Diouf)

    I was going to sell Zouma for Bellerin/Dawson but surely he will start & surely they can keep a cs v Villa.
    No attacking Soton is a worry but it would require hits to get Mane/Pelle in.
    I could always use a ft on Richards/Gomez on Souare/Ward.

    Thoughts & thanks

    1. Lyonnais
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 27 days ago

      save FT

    2. Mark
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 17 Years
      9 years, 27 days ago

      I'd definitely hold Zouma - I really can't see him not starting after that Soton showing. Only concern is, you only have Richards as an active sub so any doubts going into GW9 will cause you a problem. As I mentioned, earlier, Diouf is unlikely to figure I'd say after his mother's death.

  9. Lyonnais
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 27 days ago

    My defence:

    Myhill / McCarthy
    Kolarov, Darmian, Nyom, Muniesa*, Gomez*

    Which two defenders do you prefer (Muniesa & Gomez replacement):

    A) Alderweireld/B.Davies
    B) Bellerin
    C) Williams/Naughton
    D) Souare
    E) Janmaat
    F) Bertrand

    1. AK ⭐
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 27 days ago

      B and F

      Though that would leave your defence very heavy at the back no, if you get those for Gomez and Muniesa

      1. Lyonnais
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 27 days ago

        yes very heavy but are there really better options for a cheaper price ?

    2. La Roja
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 27 days ago

      B
      F

    3. ☆Khaz
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 27 days ago

      Alderweireld + Bellerin

    4. Margarido
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 27 days ago

      Bellerin and Bertrand

    5. Kevin Twine
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 27 days ago

      Definitely B, and probably F.

    6. Coaly
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 27 days ago

      B & F

    7. Lyonnais
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 27 days ago

      wow, so many replies 😀

      thanks all !

    8. Mark-O
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 27 days ago

      B & C.

  10. ☆Khaz
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 27 days ago

    Muniesa to (have 5,1 to spend):
    a) Janmaat
    b) Gabriel
    c) Cedric

    Any other i must consider?

    1. AK ⭐
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 27 days ago

      Cedric out of those.

      1. ☆Khaz
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 27 days ago

        Thanks

    2. Fanta sea
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 27 days ago

      lots of decent choices out there. You could spend 4.5m on Ben davies. It's a steal in my opinion. The obvious choice would be Dawson or Dann. Other choices include Souare.

      1. ☆Khaz
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 27 days ago

        Thanks. Allready have Dawson and Ward. But the Ben Davis shout was nice, I'll keep him in mind.

    3. Gamoriola of the Galaxy (Eu…
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 27 days ago

      I might get Janmaat, but I don't see it as a long term move.

      1. Mark
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 17 Years
        9 years, 27 days ago

        I had Janmaat lined up - fixtures are strong and it's not like reliable clean sheets are available anywhere else. His knee injury is a concern but hoping it's a phantom int break job.

        1. Gamoriola of the Galaxy (Eu…
          • 12 Years
          9 years, 27 days ago

          Yeah, a sound plan. I just think I will twitch him back out pretty quick if he gets a string of 1s and 0s.

          1. Mark
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • Has Moderation Rights
            • 17 Years
            9 years, 27 days ago

            It's really only possible because of a lack of options elswhere. West Brom's current state has removed that option and I can't stretch to Bellerin at the mo.

  11. internal error
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 27 days ago

    Sounds like Klopp will be announced tomorrow

    1. goriuanx
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 27 days ago

      Hopefully a presser on Friday.

      1. internal error
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 27 days ago

        Today I read a wicked article from a bundesliga and dortmund 'expert'. Cant remember where i read it but it was very very promising.

        1. goriuanx
          • 14 Years
          9 years, 27 days ago

          If you come across it again, post the link please

          1. internal error
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 11 Years
            9 years, 27 days ago

            Will do. The jist is that while he acknowledges mistakes that Klopp made last season, he thinks liverpools squad is good enough for him to do really well.

            1. internal error
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 11 Years
              9 years, 27 days ago

              Also says Bender is possible but Micky and Reus unlikely

            2. goriuanx
              • 14 Years
              9 years, 27 days ago

              Key thing is that Buvac is coming with him. Highly thought of. No more ODriscolls and Pascoes

    2. Numb
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 27 days ago

      That's what I'm hearing as well

    3. In Like Flynn.
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 27 days ago

      Will we see a clip of Klopp?

    4. Rolls-Royce
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 27 days ago

      Yeah yea, calm down your tities.

      1. goriuanx
        • 14 Years
        9 years, 27 days ago

        Hi Reus. You coming in January?

        1. Rolls-Royce
          • 10 Years
          9 years, 27 days ago

          Yup to Manchester apparentely

          1. goriuanx
            • 14 Years
            9 years, 27 days ago

            With Klopp. (Twitter 2013)

      2. Rolls-Royce
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 27 days ago

        *titties

    5. Greenbackbøøg…
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 27 days ago

      tik klopp, tik klopp

    6. Just A Hat
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 27 days ago

      I don't like Liverpool but I'm glad Klopp is hitting the PL

    7. Fanta sea
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 27 days ago

      The adventures of Klopp and the Kop

    8. Polaris - The Mortal Coil
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 27 days ago

      Good stuff for Pool. Love Jürgen and have wanted him in charge of United since Fergie left.

      1. internal error
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 27 days ago

        If you had to guess, how do you think Liverpool will line up?

        1. Polaris - The Mortal Coil
          • 10 Years
          9 years, 27 days ago

          Well I reckon Emre Can, Firmino and Coutinho will be biggest benefits of Klopp.
          Can because it's possible he won't be played out of position, obviously. And Firmino because Klopp will be a big fan I imagine after his seasons in the Bundesliga, and will know how to use him unlike Rodgers. I don't think I recall Brendan starting him once in an interchanging front 3 system that suits him...

          On the lineup, I'd guess a three man midfield, with Firmino/Coutinho free roles.

          1. internal error
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 11 Years
            9 years, 27 days ago

            I read today that Brendan only agreed to the committee signing of Firmino if he could then get Benteke. Im so sick of players being played OOP. Although i dont rate Van Gaal too much i do think he is brilliant to watch infront of the cameras. Thats something that im looking forward to with Klopp

        2. thattreblefeeling
          • 13 Years
          9 years, 27 days ago

          Mignolet
          Clyne Skrtle Sakho Moreno
          Can Milner
          Firminho Sturridge Coutinho
          Benteke
          Hendo for Can when back imo

          1. internal error
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 11 Years
            9 years, 27 days ago

            Id swap Sturridge and firmino around in that line up but that looks about right

            1. Polaris - The Mortal Coil
              • 10 Years
              9 years, 27 days ago

              Disagree. I think it looks awful, and it's a similar setup to what Rodgers would field. 😛 Klopp will probably prefer three midfielders, as that's a common preference among German teams/managers.

              And Firmino isn't a classic #10 midfielder like most seem to think - he is much more of a forward player than that. Firmino is best suited to an inter-changing, free-flowing forward line, like at Hoffenheim where he would frequently alternate positions with Kevin Volland.

              Henderson, Can/Lucas, Milner/Can
              ---------Coutinho, Firmino
              --------------Sturridge

              Something like that. IMO...

              1. internal error
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                • 11 Years
                9 years, 27 days ago

                Im only going on the 4-5-1 that i keep reading Klopp prefers lol. You dont think Benteke will be a starter?

                1. Polaris - The Mortal Coil
                  • 10 Years
                  9 years, 27 days ago

                  Everything is guesswork tbh. He may, as Sturridge isn't a focal point is he. I just feel three midfielders is highly likely.

          2. Polaris - The Mortal Coil
            • 10 Years
            9 years, 27 days ago

            Are you Brendan in disguise? 😀

  12. DwarfKing
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 27 days ago

    Fabianski
    Prodl kolarov Fonte
    Ritchie Mahrez Kouyate Barkley
    Aguero Ighalo Sanchez

    How's this looking? Sky fantasy so Sanchez is classed as a striker.

    1. Gamoriola of the Galaxy (Eu…
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 27 days ago

      Don;t do Sky, but it looks like a pretty good team to me.

      1. DwarfKing
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 26 days ago

        Thanks friend. I appreciate it =D I'll ask around in case I find someone who knows sky. Good luck

  13. Everyday im Schneiderlin
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 27 days ago

    If gomez drops from 4.7 to 4.6 and he is valued at 4.6 in my squad will he drop to 4.5 in my squad ?
    Thanks

    1. Numb
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 27 days ago

      Yes

    2. Meinhoff
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 27 days ago

      No

      1. Meinhoff
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 27 days ago

        Actualy it depends whether you got him at 4.5 or 4.6

        1. Fanta sea
          • 9 Years
          9 years, 27 days ago

          I'm thinking he bought him at 4.5 otherwise it'd be a weird question to ask

    3. Fanta sea
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 27 days ago

      yes. Sell now otherwise you lose your 0.1m profit

    4. BlzE_94
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 27 days ago

      No

    5. Gamoriola of the Galaxy (Eu…
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 27 days ago

      It depends on the price you bought him for. If you bought him for 4.6, he will still be 4.6 after the drop.

    6. copps
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 27 days ago

      depends what you bought him for

    7. FrankieTheGent
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 27 days ago

      Yes if you bought for 4.5

      1. Everyday im Schneiderlin
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 27 days ago

        Thanks yes ive had him from the start at 4.5 so if he drops to 4.6 i can only sell him at 4.5 ?

  14. Dr Dream
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 27 days ago

    Pffft...Blatter recommended to be suspended...

    I've never known of anybody in any walk of life be so unwanted by so many people in their job of work...Why doesn't the silly old fool just go away somewhere,..anywhere...

    1. Greenbackbøøg…
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 27 days ago

      Well, the Sunderland job is open

    2. Gamoriola of the Galaxy (Eu…
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 27 days ago

      I always wonder what he must be thinking. Can it be pleasant to be him? Doesn't it wear after a while?

      1. Greenbackbøøg…
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 27 days ago

        He listens to this while he looks outside a rainy window https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4N3N1MlvVc4

      2. Dr Dream
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 27 days ago

        We shouldn't even be having a conversation about him. How has he got such a brass neck as to still be in his job. It's laughable.

        1. Gamoriola of the Galaxy (Eu…
          • 12 Years
          9 years, 27 days ago

          You're right: don't feed the troll.

    3. walkman666
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 27 days ago

      At that level of executive seniority, with no accountable shareholders or board members, and the accompanying ego of a essentially a dictator, he is surely convinced that he is right and everyone else is wrong. With this kind of insularity and tenure, all of the allegations and attacks will be perceived as persecution and just make Sepp dig in further. It's pathological, and likely has been for a while. He needs to be simply fired, jailed, etc., and any expectation that he will step down is likely naive. It won't happen until or unless his freedom and/or riches are perceived to be at risk. IMO.

  15. AK ⭐
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 27 days ago

    The pace of new posts have picked up ever since Mark started responding.

    😀

    1. Greenbackbøøg…
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 27 days ago

      Its more the Klopp effect

    2. Lyonnais
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 27 days ago

      I posted my questions as fast as possible in the hope he would reply 😀

      1. Kevin Twine
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 27 days ago

        Lol

  16. Connor's Calling
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    9 years, 27 days ago

    If we assume both start all these games, who'd you prefer?

    PEDRO:
    AVL
    whm
    LIV
    sto
    NOR
    tot

    MANE:
    LEI
    liv
    BOU
    sun
    STO
    mci

    1. Kevin Twine
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 27 days ago

      Mane by a mile. Pedro isn't nailed on at all.

      1. Numb
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 27 days ago

        Ah, you missed the assumption!

    2. AK ⭐
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 27 days ago

      Pedro for the fixtures, but Mane for the form. Mane over Pedro if we look at both Form and Fixtures.

    3. Fanta sea
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 27 days ago

      Pedro def has the better fixtures but Mane has the form. I think you have to take each game as they come. As soon as chelsea start firing, i'd get pedro over mane

    4. copps
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 27 days ago

      tough call. would probably go mane

    5. La Roja
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 27 days ago

      Pedro is a headless chicken

      Mane

    6. Rolls-Royce
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 27 days ago

      You know the answer. Pedro

    7. Numb
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 27 days ago

      Mane

    8. Greenbackbøøg…
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 27 days ago

      Manes cheaper as well

    9. goriuanx
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 27 days ago

      Mane

    10. BlzE_94
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 27 days ago

      Mane. Pedro is a donkey.

    11. Gamoriola of the Galaxy (Eu…
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 27 days ago

      Mane. He's just better.

      1. Connor's Calling
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 15 Years
        9 years, 27 days ago

        Thanks all. Very helpful; with the exception of the donkey one perhaps. Their av. stats are spookily similar...! Really nothing in it at all - i guess it's just that SOT have been scoring and Chels havent really.

        Think the points about price and 'nailed-on-ness' are the key ones.

        Problem is that experience would suggest that taking out a 'top-four' [i know...] midfielder ahead of a home game against AVL for a hit is normally a terrible idea...

        1. BlzE_94
          • 10 Years
          9 years, 27 days ago

          How rude

    12. A.T
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 27 days ago

      Mane

  17. Clumsy Sakho
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 27 days ago

    Butland (Swa)
    Kolarov (Bou) Evans (Sun) Azpili (Avl) Williams (Sto)
    MANÉ (Lei) SANCHEZ (wat) Mahrez (Sou) payet (Cry)
    Lukaku (Mun) Aguero ( Bou)

    Good to go?

    1. TotalJustice
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 27 days ago

      yeah.. who is ur 3rd striker Ighalo I guess

      1. Clumsy Sakho
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 27 days ago

        Yep

    2. Mark-O
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 27 days ago

      Yes 😀

  18. TotalJustice
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 27 days ago

    Suggest any improvement to this squad?

    Schmeichel McCarthy
    Kola Darmian Evans Richards Targett
    Silva Sanchez Ayew Mahrez Westy
    Kun Vardy Pelle

    1. Mark-O
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 27 days ago

      Looks good imo.

    2. BlzE_94
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 27 days ago

      Ayew to Payet

      1. Gamoriola of the Galaxy (Eu…
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 27 days ago

        Not yet. Keep Ayew for MNF home to Stoke.

    3. A.T
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 27 days ago

      Darmian and a new keeper could be improved.

  19. Piggs Boson
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 27 days ago

    Chelsea surely won't be 16th by xmas.

    When will their inevitable return to form start?!

    1. Rolls-Royce
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 27 days ago

      Yeah, they will be 17th by then.
      From May, hopefully.

    2. Rödallegabomb ᴿᴮ
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 27 days ago

      Should be now given their good fixtures. Doesn't look good for them.

    3. goriuanx
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 27 days ago

      Hopefully never.

      1. The Gambler.
        • 15 Years
        9 years, 27 days ago

        Upwards voted

      2. Parm
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 27 days ago

        Glad I have my upvote back for this comment.

        1. Piggs Boson
          • 13 Years
          9 years, 27 days ago

          How does one get upvotes back?

          1. goriuanx
            • 14 Years
            9 years, 27 days ago

            Not sure. Happened to me a few months ago and I got them back a few days later. But I deserved it..

            1. Piggs Boson
              • 13 Years
              9 years, 27 days ago

              Mine seem to go after suggesting Jesus porn. Not sure why... 🙂

    4. Greenbackbøøg…
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 27 days ago

      Now

    5. A.T
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 27 days ago

      After Mou has been sacked. It won't be long.

    6. AK ⭐
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 27 days ago

      As soon as Chelsea gets 2 wins in a row, I'd expect them to start winning again.

      The problem is the morale. Mourinho probably has a few problems in the dressing room but now that the Board has released a statement that they back Mourinho, I think he could be a bit less worried about the job and start working on Man Management.

    7. Yank Revolution
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 27 days ago

      When Haz and Costa get going....that may take awhile...

    8. invertebrate
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 27 days ago

      As late as possible. Hazard for 7.5 next season would be a dream.

    9. Mark
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 17 Years
      9 years, 27 days ago

      Just as I sell Hazard.

      1. Piggs Boson
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 27 days ago

        Are you making the Haz->KDB move this week Mark? Been considering it myself.

  20. Dr Dream
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 27 days ago

    May as well share now...

    It went completely unnoticed that Milner had played the last two games in a position much higher up the pitch than previously under BR and managed a goal and two assists....just like his City days.

    Will Klopp follow suit with him ?

    1. Dr Dream
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 27 days ago

      *avg position.

    2. goriuanx
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 27 days ago

      Either plays wide under Klopp or doesn't play, imo

      1. Dr Dream
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 27 days ago

        He's the opposite of the likes of Coutinhp and Bolasie when he plays wide. He never looks convincing but gets pts with ease.

    3. Greenbackbøøg…
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 27 days ago

      Klopp will realize hes utterly average

      1. Dr Dream
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 27 days ago

        He might be, but when he plays further up the pitch he gathers assists and goals with regularity..that's all we need to know.

    4. Gamoriola of the Galaxy (Eu…
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 27 days ago

      No idea, but I think it's worth watching. I don't agree with some that he's crap. He hustles, and that sometimes pays off.

      1. Dr Dream
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 27 days ago

        I was asking today about how Klopp likes his footy. Seems a pressing game higher up the pitch sounds like the order of the day....That's Milner nailed then...maybe.

        1. Gamoriola of the Galaxy (Eu…
          • 12 Years
          9 years, 27 days ago

          And the price is right . . .

    5. invertebrate
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 27 days ago

      I suspect he'll play in the double pivot with Hendo (when fit) under Klopp. He's not really a winger or a 10.

      1. Dr Dream
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 27 days ago

        Oh he is....he did a good job on the wing/ish for City when asked....much better than where he has been for Liverpool.

        1. invertebrate
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 9 Years
          9 years, 27 days ago

          Oh, yeah, he can do a good job out wide. What I mean is, he's not a Klopp type winger. He's not a Reus or a Blaszczykowski. Not quick enough for one thing. It's not that I don't think he's a decent option on the wing more that he's more akin to Sahin or Bender.

  21. Lyonnais
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 27 days ago

    Arsenals' next fixtures:

    17.10 Watford (a) PL
    20.10 Bayern (H) CL
    24.10 Everton (H) PL
    27.10 Sheffield Wedn. (a) League Cup
    31.10 Swansea (a) PL
    04.11 Bayern (a) CL
    08.11 Tottenham (H) PL

    Do you think Bellerin will start all the league games? Surely there will be some rotation?

    1. Mark-O
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 27 days ago

      Debuchy for Sheff Wed. He might have to play against Bayern due to Arsenal's poor performance in the CL..

      1. Mark-O
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 27 days ago

        He = Bellerin

    2. Rödallegabomb ᴿᴮ
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 27 days ago

      May get a rest for one game in the league. Wouldn't trust Debuchy or Chambers against Bayern.

    3. A.T
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 27 days ago

      If they lose at home to Bayern can they still qualify? There might be no need to rotate.

    4. Ziegler1988
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 27 days ago

      Yes, Debuchy is cack and Bellerin is 20. More chance of Gibbs getting a match over Nacho

    5. Lyonnais
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 27 days ago

      thanks all !

  22. The Gambler.
    • 15 Years
    9 years, 27 days ago

    Gomez dropping tonight?
    Redmond dropping tonight?

    Butland McCarthy
    Kolorov Darmian Richards Gomez Oxford
    Sanchez Coutinho Mahrez Payet Redmond
    Aguero Martial Vardy

    Which transfer is priority?

    Gomez > Bertrand ??

    1. jennmenn
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 27 days ago

      sounds good!

    2. Clumsy Sakho
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 27 days ago

      Yup

    3. BlzE_94
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 27 days ago

      Gomez not dropping tonight, and wait to see what team the new manager plays. No Southampton attack?! Coutinho -> Mane

    4. Mark-O
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 27 days ago

      Transfers in and out are dying down. Gomez might not drop tonight. Dawson didn't even rise today!

  23. Clumsy Sakho
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 27 days ago

    I know its probably been asked a million times but is MANÉ nailed on for the leicester game?

    1. BlzE_94
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 27 days ago

      Yes

    2. Numb
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 27 days ago

      As nailed on as any other player on international duty I guess

      1. jennmenn
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 27 days ago

        (,"(",)

    3. Ziegler1988
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 27 days ago

      No, he's only started one of the four matches after internationals

    4. Coaly
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 27 days ago

      No

  24. Dynamic Duos
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 27 days ago

    Thinking off ditching Everton, for Palace and Newcastle i.e Surman and Lukaku to Bolasie/Cabaye and Mitrovic.

    Thoughts please guys.

    1. Rödallegabomb ᴿᴮ
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 27 days ago

      Not a chance. Lukaku is a fantastic pick.

    2. Rolls-Royce
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 27 days ago

      nuts

    3. Dynamic Duos
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 27 days ago

      My other 6 are template,

      Sanchez Mata Mane Payet
      Kun Vardy

      Maybe a couple of differentials is a good thing?

      1. belizio
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 27 days ago

        I kind of agree, Bolasie/Mitrovic both look like potentially very nice under-the-radar differentials, establishing themselves as focal points in their teams' attacks after a disrupted start to the season.

        I'm also a strong believer in 8-man attacks. I think in the long run the amount you save by picking someone like Surman is at least partly counterbalanced by the lack of rising team value from that position. And having 8 players isn't for fixture rotation (though that can be useful) so much as allowing you to avoid panic transfers and hits. I think in general people hugely underestimate how often even key players miss out through minor injury, rest/rotation etc. Those who are able to hold players like Silva, Mahrez for a week or two and still field a strong attack without taking extra hits are in a much stronger position over the course of a season I reckon.

    4. SuperDunny - Used to be goo…
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 27 days ago

      lol 🙂

    5. Yank Revolution
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 27 days ago

      Lukaku is firing though...you gotta ride that.

  25. Numb
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 27 days ago

    Does Klopp like to play attacking football?

    1. goriuanx
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 27 days ago

      "Heavy metal"

    2. Rolls-Royce
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 27 days ago

      Nope. He's a Tony Pulis fan.

    3. copps
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 27 days ago

      never heard of him, who is klopp?

    4. AK ⭐
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 27 days ago

      Yup, loves to kill teams off in the first 30 minutes especially. High pressing game.

    5. Meinhoff
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 27 days ago

      No, catenaccio.

    6. Greenbackbøøg…
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 27 days ago

      yep

    7. Polaris - The Mortal Coil
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 27 days ago

      Yes, fast paced attacking football. His teams can be fairly handy on the counter attack too.

      Ultimately likes his teams to press though, so don't be surprised at a few defensive mistakes. They aren't uncommon with Klopp's style.

  26. Piggs Boson
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 27 days ago

    What's up with Gomis?

    Was it just because he's faced tougher defences recently?

    1. J0E
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 27 days ago

      Rikkha's community article on team trends indicates that may be the case.

      Worth having a look.

      Personally, unless there are mass injuries in my team I'm getting rid.

      1. Mark
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 17 Years
        9 years, 27 days ago

        Agreed, Gomis to Pelle looks the route to go cash permitting but I've still go flames to stamp on elsewhere. Gomis stays for me with shaky Stoke up next.

    2. Gamoriola of the Galaxy (Eu…
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 27 days ago

      I suspect he is just middling good and his first four weeks were serendipity. He will probably score again, but not consistently (I fear this will end up happening with Vardy too).

    3. Rödallegabomb ᴿᴮ
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 27 days ago

      Off the top of my head, Swansea haven't had many shots recently and since Gomis is very wasteful, he needs a lot of chances to score.

      They also started pre season early to get a head start on the other teams fitness wise etc. I think everyone else has caught up now so their form will have dropped somewhat because of that.

      1. Piggs Boson
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 27 days ago

        Good theory.

        I'll check out Rikkha's article now...

  27. Yank Revolution
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 27 days ago

    Ruddy and Boruc look set to drop.

    Top 3 transfers out look like Yaya, Pedro and Gomis w/ Pedro the closest to dropping at -43.4 % (the others should take much longer).

    Dawson (97%) and Gomes (92%) closest to a rise.

    1. BlzE_94
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 27 days ago

      Ruddy has been meaning to drop for the past month, so i believe he's untouchable and won't drop.

      1. Yank Revolution
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 27 days ago

        Really? About 30k transfers out net since GW1 when priced at 4.5 (as he is now)...maybe it finally happens?

  28. knutmsalo
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 27 days ago

    Begovic,mccarthy
    Sagna,cresswell,francis,Gomez,Ward
    Sanchez,Mahrez,KDB,Hoolahan,Payet
    Martial,Kun,Vardy

    0m in the bank. 1FT.

    What to do? Sagna might not play much. That counts for Gomez too. I am also tempted by Martial to Pelle.

    1. Forever In Our Shadow
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 27 days ago

      I think it looks fine. If you want to do martial to Pelle them there doesn't seem any real problems. Wait until Sanga is rotated before ditching him imo

  29. Forever In Our Shadow
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 27 days ago

    Anyone want to nail down the risers and fallers for tonight? It looks to me that there won't be any risers?

    1. Yank Revolution
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 27 days ago

      Look a couple posts up

    2. Mark-O
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 27 days ago

      The riser might just be Dawson only..

  30. Wunnu
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 27 days ago

    Do you reckon Sterling will start this GW ?

    1. Mark
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 17 Years
      9 years, 27 days ago

      Depends on international minutes across City midfield. I'd say he's still first choice but City have Sevilla in midweek and rotation in those positions looks inevitable.