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After delving into the Gameweek 5-8 data for Defenders yesterday afternoon, we now set our sights on the midfielders. Arsenal’s in-form duo arrive under analysis, whilst we also cast an eye over City and West Ham’s summer signings and analyse the recent displays of Southampton’s wide men as the fixtures turn in their favour.

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  1. Bubz
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 2 months ago

    At least this makes the captaincy decision for next week a bit more interesting. Sanchez for me.

    1. Mr Sarcastic
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      I never get it right when it's 'interesting'.

    2. Respect My Authoritah
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Kolarov if Kompany returns 🙂

    3. Syd.
      • 16 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      KDB

    4. drughi
      • 16 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Sanchez for most I would guess, walcott, hazard and the southampton boys are good bets also

    5. Big Sum
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      (C)osta or (C)ane

    6. Straight Outta Brompton
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Has there ever been a reset of the votes on the captaincy poll? Seems like this would be a good week to do it.

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

      Theo

  2. Respect My Authoritah
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 2 months ago

    For someone who doesn't own Payet yet, is bringing him in ahead of Tadic/Mane this week a good move? I can get the other in subsequent weeks, so purely asking for this week. fwiw, I see both games having over 3 goals

    1. Taffer
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Over 3 goals??/

      1. Respect My Authoritah
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 2 months ago

        Yeah Palace - West Ham and Southampton - Leicester

    2. Wunnu
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Get Mane

    3. Sjaugen
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      It was a pop quiz here the other day: "guess who has the most bonus points this season?"
      Yup, everyone guessed Payet correctly

      1. Pasqualinho
        • 16 Years
        10 years, 2 months ago

        There's a certain "Charlie Adam circa 2010-11"ness about him, isn't there?

    4. SouthCoastSaint
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Payet looks a season keeper so I'd find a way to get him but go mane short term

    5. Respect My Authoritah
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Cheers all. The crux of the matter is if Mahrez starts I think. With him, Mane could explode, without, I don't see him going too crazy

  3. Laporte In A Storm
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 2 months ago

    I never got on the Aguero bandwagon. Oh how you guys slaughtered me for that!

    1. Bubz
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      So you missed his 50 points then?

      1. Laporte In A Storm
        • 10 Years
        10 years, 2 months ago

        Yes, at the expense of *more* points form the strikers and midfielders scoring points consistently.

        1. KOLASINA(C)
          • 10 Years
          10 years, 2 months ago

          Same here, I got more from having consistent strikers than having 2pts Aguero.

          1. Hakchak
            • 14 Years
            10 years, 2 months ago

            Not sure if that can compensate for 50 points from Aguero...

            1. FPL_AUS
              • 10 Years
              10 years, 1 month ago

              Don't mean to brag, but I brought in Aguero just before his megahaul 🙂

    2. Respect My Authoritah
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Don't we feel stupid! Those points sting like crazy

    3. SouthCoastSaint
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Aguero "bandwagon"

    4. Mr Sarcastic
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      You still have Kompany?

      1. Laporte In A Storm
        • 10 Years
        10 years, 2 months ago

        Yes, but he's getting subbed out this week - there are no mantras I live by!

    5. Bobby_Baggio
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Surely the words "aguero" and "bandwagon" don't go together!

    6. si
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      I imagine you missed the Messi bandwagon too.

  4. Heels_Over_Head
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 2 months ago

    The bright side

    Aguero tweets updates on his injuries

    Pellegrini is very forthcoming in pressers

    1. Numb
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Is it time to bring Facer out of retirement for another article?

        1. Numb
          • 10 Years
          10 years, 2 months ago

          Is Dan Edwards Facer?

          1. Pasqualinho
            • 16 Years
            10 years, 2 months ago

            Might be. All I know is that Facer isn't Ben Dinnery.

            1. Numb
              • 10 Years
              10 years, 2 months ago

              We'll be hanging on the Dinnery's every word now.

    2. SouthCoastSaint
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      And it's only half way through international week so plenty of time for scan/ proper diagnosis

  5. SouthCoastSaint
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 2 months ago

    Looking forward to Sturridge doing a Jonny Evans and trolling everyone who gets him for aguero. Steering well clear. Non existent 2nd half vs Everton and clearly not fit yet

    1. Bøss ⭐
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      I sure hope so!

  6. jai1212
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 2 months ago

    Now that Aguero looks to be out for some weeks, should I keep sterling and give another chance or sell him?

    1. SouthCoastSaint
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Wait for aguero news. Like all of us

    2. drughi
      • 16 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      keep

    3. Wunnu
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Same dilemma .. I'm keeping

    4. Mavric Marco
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Yes I am, Sterling could play up top with Bony.

    5. Sjaugen
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      At least we have a shortlist for possible replacements. Ie noone in their right mind would consider Rooney

  7. Wunnu
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 2 months ago

    Will Aguero's injury have any effect on Sterling's gametime and positioning ?

    1. SouthCoastSaint
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Bony has played in the games aguero has missed

    2. si
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      I imagine Sterling's starting spot is at risk after last week.

  8. internal error
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 2 months ago

    Brace yourself. Klopp incoming

    1. Heels_Over_Head
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      So excited FPL wise

      Displeased completely as Everton fan

      1. internal error
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 2 months ago

        😆

      2. Bøss ⭐
        • 13 Years
        10 years, 1 month ago

        same

    2. Azathoth
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Spurs to win 3-1.

  9. Numb
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 2 months ago

    The first decision point will come when Pelle is due to rise (likely to be soon now that Aguero is flagged)

    1. Black Knights
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Yep. Let's hope it's after the weekend some time, Tuesday at best.

  10. Team Cruel
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 2 months ago

    Begovic (DDG)
    Kompany, Kolarov, Cresswell (Evans, Targett)
    Payet, Mahrez, Ayew, Eriksen (Redmond)
    Aguero, Martial, Ighalo

    2.5 ITB

    Redmond > Sanchez, Kun > Pelle for a 12 point hit?

    1. Numb
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      How is that 12 points?

      1. Bubz
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 2 months ago

        He's already on -4?

        1. Numb
          • 10 Years
          10 years, 2 months ago

          In which case this new set is only -8

          1. Bubz
            • 12 Years
            10 years, 2 months ago

            Well, yeah.

      2. Team Cruel
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        10 years, 2 months ago

        Already on -4

        1. Numb
          • 10 Years
          10 years, 2 months ago

          It's only -8 then - sunk costs.

          1. Team Cruel
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 10 Years
            10 years, 2 months ago

            Total for GW is -12, that's what matters

            1. Numb
              • 10 Years
              10 years, 2 months ago

              No it isn't.

              1. Team Cruel
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                • 10 Years
                10 years, 2 months ago

                Yes it is? The old -4 doesn't get erased just because I do more hits later on.

            2. RedLightning
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • Has Moderation Rights
              • 15 Years
              10 years, 2 months ago

              I agree with Numb.

              The -4 has already gone and nothing can be done about it.

              The decision now is whether the other two transfers are worth a further -8.

      3. Pasqualinho
        • 16 Years
        10 years, 2 months ago

        I suspect that 4 have already gone.

    2. SouthCoastSaint
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Bonkers

    3. Respect My Authoritah
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Redmond is playing Newcastle! Just start him and bench Kun this week

  11. drughi
    • 16 Years
    10 years, 2 months ago

    Costa will be motivated after the ban, home to villa. Th aguero>costa swap is mighty temting

    1. Pasqualinho
      • 16 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      It will be especially so for those that don't want 5M+ in the bank.

    2. Mahesh_Kumar
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      But Chelsea are depressed

  12. SouthCoastSaint
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 2 months ago

    Could definitely see Mahrez getting benched again this week if Ranieri is looking to tighten things up away from home.

    1. Pompel
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Ouch... hope not , then down to 3 playing mids... Will keep though,, but getting rid of Sako

    2. Numb
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      And I can see Mahrez asking for a move in January if he's only starting every other game!

      1. SouthCoastSaint
        • 14 Years
        10 years, 2 months ago

        Because he was a nailed on starter last season....

    3. Bøss ⭐
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      I'm still shocked he's getting benched while he's playing so well, maybe he's trying to take him out the shop window? seems very strange

  13. internal error
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 2 months ago

    How do you think KDB will do in Aguero's absence?

    1. Respect My Authoritah
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Around the same. Those weeks at the start when Kun was off form, City were good. The key players are more Silva and Kompany

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

    If Kun is out long term surely Bony is a great shout?

  15. JogaSemmedo
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 2 months ago

    A friend has messaged saying Kun was in tears when he was stretchered off, anyone confirm?

      1. internal error
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 2 months ago

        he did the same last season missing a month ?

      2. JogaSemmedo
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 2 months ago

        Thanks for the link. Doesn't look good at all.

  16. Davido989
    • 15 Years
    10 years, 2 months ago

    Jurgen Klopp press conference at 10am on Sky Sports News.

  17. Your Mum's Athletic
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 2 months ago

    Sam Allardyce has reportedly accepted the Sunderland manager role

    1. La Roja
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Oh dear

    2. Norfolk&Chance
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      great...bye bye Sunderland.

      1. internal error
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 2 months ago

        he will keep them up, but they will be so boring

    3. Syd.
      • 16 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Sore necks for the Sunderland fans

    4. pompeyfan
      • 16 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      great appointment

    5. Pompel
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Coates could become a valid budget option again then

  18. Sheeeit
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 2 months ago

    Anyone think Sterling could be deployed up top? Or will they just blindly keep the faith the Bony?

    1. internal error
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      I think it may suit City's style more than Bony would

    2. Mahesh_Kumar
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      lol. Pelle is not Rodgers. Definitely Bony up top if fit

      1. internal error
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 2 months ago

        not definitely.

    3. Syd.
      • 16 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      It could happen

  19. weeurquahrt
    • 15 Years
    10 years, 2 months ago

    Chances of yaya being fit for next game ,really need him fit next week

    1. SouthCoastSaint
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Waiting on news too. Nothing yet. Plenty recovery time

  20. SouthCoastSaint
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 2 months ago

    Klopp parody interview is a good chuckle if you want a laugh this morning

    1. internal error
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      link?

  21. Eden Hazardous
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 2 months ago

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7bcUG3PDcmQ

    History of FPL! 🙂

  22. Syd.
    • 16 Years
    10 years, 2 months ago

    If I wasn't stuck in Gran Canaria I would be getting on a plane to Finland for a bit of a knees up with the mates

    GAWA 🙂 🙂

  23. Gooner Kebab
    • 13 Years
    10 years, 2 months ago

    Cant wait to read about Klopp on Moving Target here

  24. internal error
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 2 months ago

    "It is the biggest honour I can imagine," says a beaming Jurgen Klopp.

    1. internal error
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      It is a special club

    2. internal error
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Utd suck

    3. Camp No No
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      😆

      He will say exactly the same when he signs for Chelsea or Real Madrid later.

    4. Heels_Over_Head
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      A bit lacking for imagination then

      Germany manager winning world cup
      Barcelona manager
      Madrid manager
      Bayern Munich manager
      Making Cobham FC into a premier League quality club
      Lots of options

    5. Moin
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Poor Buy...he has already become Deluded

      1. Moin
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 2 months ago

        Guy*

  25. Mahesh_Kumar
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 2 months ago

    It looks like Mr Klopp will be having the final say on transfers at Anfield…
    “It’s enough for me to have the first word and the last word. We can discuss everything in between,” he said.

  26. Mahesh_Kumar
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 2 months ago

    Sigh. Another 10 days of looking at "How long is Aguero out for" question here 😀

  27. soccernotfootball
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    I have payet, KDB and sanchez in my team, who should i make captain and why?