After assessing the Defenders and Midfielders’ form over the last four Gameweeks, our next members’ article now casts an eye over the frontmen. With Sergio Aguero owners likely to need a new replacement as a result of his hamstring injury, we delve into the data to highlight a number of in-form protagonists.
Wow. One of the most brutal international breaks for injuries I can remember
Apt top post 🙂
It's not even over yet 🙁
Sanchez, Pelle, KdB and Hazard will all get injured tomorrow.Only Sanchez and KDB 😉
Luckily I had a draft league to keep me from tearing my hair out.
Has anyone found a WC team that they actually like?
Far too many options with the Kun cash 🙁Just get 3 Arsenal players and build your team around it
Bellerin, Walcott and Sanchez?
Why so keen on Arsenal?They have been the best side this season acc. to stats
Yes , those 3
They lost in the Champions league to rubbish teams.
Two different competitions , different playing styles , different players even.....statistically irrelevant
Arsenal have been riding there luck a bit imo. That United game was a complete fluke, I have never seen United play so badly.
Oh dear.....please check out Arsenal's Expected Goals according to any statistician
Stats don't always show the full story. Aguero sellers should no that by now.
Aguero had great stats , just not good enough for the most expensive player in the game......its how you interpret the stats mate....he had a large amount of his shots blocked and he usually scores from between the legs of the defenders
He was playing poorly, it would be crazy to say not so.
Its so difficult to win an argument with you 🙁
I give upYou can never beat me in an arguement 😉
I just don't understand your logic most of the time, you can't tell me and convince me that Aguero had been playing well.I am saying that he played well , it was a statistic anomaly but form is te....
How is that at all relevant to the point he's making?
Thanks mate for defending me 🙂
2/3 might get rotated imo.
Sanchez is as much likely to get rotated as Bellerin
Thats like rotating Messi/Ronaldo/Hazard/Silva/Aguero
Sanchez is untouchable nowYou must think Wenger is drunk.....rotating all his good players (Bellerin , Walcott) Bellerin has played every match when he was fit
Walcott will be rotated imo, will miss at least 1 EPL game before Bayern. Bellerin I'm still unsure. He is only 20
We shall see
Yup, will be interesting.
keep the cash, could be back in 3-4 weeks (we haven't had an official report yet)
4 GWs with 6m in the bank is just throwing points away.
Still can't get my gravatar to work...
Do i need to link it on this site somehow? My understanding is that it should do it automatically for any sites that I am using the same email address for
Needs to be same email address and G rated.
yep and yep, might just make a new account
You will lose your membership?
gravatar account, that is
Oh, haha okay 😛
On gravatar 😛
Let me get an idea on how many points you guys are expecting to spend on hits this week?
-8 for me
Likely a -8 too
Zero
Maybe -4 if Yaya is out
-8
-8, or -12 if i do ighalo to vardy
WC, but would have been -8 and still wouldn't have been guaranteed to play with 11.
-4
-4 to get in Bony, probably. Waiting for Diouf news and concerns about Mahrez gametime.
-8 atm. And still have Aguero in the team. 🙁
Probably none, but entirely dependent on how Friday's press conferences go.
Is the optimum WC defence something like Bellerin, Dawson, Bertrand, Hangeland, Cathcart?
I expect so, because I haven't got any of them.
It looks very good. I'm after Walcott to complete my three Arsenal so no Bellerin personally.
I've got Bellerin Bertrand Coleman/Kolarov Simpson and Dawson.
Yeah, I kinda want Coleman too. Potentially expensive defence, but worth it.
Yeah, I had a WC team (that I've posted for you below) initially, but the defense in my latest one is better.
Kun/Westwood/Lescott
To
Bony/Wally/Azpi
-8
1.1 ITB
Feel forced to replace Lescott wit Villa playing angry Chelsea and my current D of Kolarov, Janmaat, Cresswell, Richards, LescottRest of relevant team
KDB Mata Payet Mahrez
Vardy MartialGood moves. Maybe a Spurs defender over Azpi??
Spurs and Southampton and Everton defense all in my thoughts
Good point
I like the idea, not sure on the transfers.
I talked myself out of Bony yesterday.I'm in and out on Bony. This minute, I'm in.
It's a tough call without data or knowing how he'll play with KDBData? He's a top striker. Don't need data.
No stats. No roads. No problem.
https://youtu.be/1dq17-kXWYA
not to spread bad juju but imagine the spontaneous combustion of FPL should Pelle get injured 😯
I will actually be relieved
Chances of Kolarov starting? Will have to get rid of him soon anyway
See Hot Topic by Facer, our resident Physio
Cheers
The main sticking point of my WC is trying to get in KdB, Sanchez and Hazard.
I know what the popular answer will be, but who to drop? I'm thinking Yaya over KdB ...I'm having a Hazardless season.
What if he has 3 double figure hauls and then a DGW? 😉
Never say never.If he gives me Chinese burn, will have to submit.
This was my initial WC team.
Elliot Hennessey
Dawson Bellerin Cedric Jagielka Simpson
Alexis Hazard KDB Mahrez Gosling
Costa Pelle Vardynice team
Which is better?
Gomes Hennessey
Dawson Bellerin Bertrand Coleman Simpson
Sanchez KDB Payet Mane Fletcher
Costa Pelle Vardy
This is the latest.Former
Cheers. You don't think the upgrades in the back 7 are worth losing Hazard?
It's also a Mahrez vs Payet conundrum.Get YYT instead of KDB and upgrade Mahrez
That's a possibility, if he's fit. Cheers.
Noooooo... KdB > Yaya
Cheers - its not a million miles away from mine, but you seem to have a little more cash than I do. I could just get in Yaya for KdB though.
Which draft of mine do you like better Trigg?
I like the first, I think having Hazard makes up for slightly downgrading Coleman and Bertrand.
Cheers.
I like the Sanchez, Hazard, Yaya idea. If Hazard doesn't come good you can easily bring in KDB for him and switch Yaya for someone else.
I just really think Haz could kick into gear and a top differental if so. Mistakes can easily be rectified!
Aguero to
A) Sturridge
or
B) Costa
for a -4Tempted to get B in myself.
I have pedro still though -_-
I would go with A... Sturridge has shown better form and doesn't get booked
Agreed
B
so are people getting pelle in as soon as the italy game finishes tomorrow?
Just wait until the latest possible moment before any price changes.
and Koeman announces Pelle is lack of fitness at Friday lol
you think that's a possibility?
It's probably his consistent two point games when I had him last season that make me wary of him.
Pelle currently on 96.0% to rise on fplstatistics
I'm still only going to buy him after the Italy gameReply fail to Alittude
well he can't rise before then anyway so it's not a problem
Since there's been some talk about actually liking a WC draft, here's what I have come up with.
Myhill/ Hennessey
Janmaat / Hangeland / Bertrand / Prodl/ Moreno
Mata / KDB / Walcott / C.Sanchez / Alexis
Pelle / Ighalo / Costa
Any takers?Would want more nailed gks and hangeland could lose his spot soon too
Thoughts on Kane vs Bony vs Costa for kun replacements ?
1. Bony - Gametime will be limited imo with Champions league midweek. Pelle has said he considers Sterling his 3rd striker. United away after this and v injury prone
2. Kane - Plays Liverpool with a new manager, then Bou and Villa. Looks to be getting back into shooting mode, good performance for England too.
3. Costa - Best fixtures, plays for the Champions but no form whatsoever. Risk of red card/yellows
Currently leaning towards KaneBony's gametime is so limited we ask him to slog his pan out for a couple of weeks, then he can go back to bench.
As for third striker Sterling, don't make me laugh.re sterling - pellegrini said it , not me !
I don't like any of the options if I'm honest. I think Kane is more likely to turn the corner than Costa right now
got pelle and vardy already so need to replace kun , whos your suggestions? lukaku?
Assuming no further injuries, are people more keen on Pelle or Sturridge?
And this might sound silly, but is Sturridge a sure starter under Klopp?Pelle
I don't think it is as sure as people thinkmight even wait a week to take kun out, im keen on sturridge and would prefer him over pelle
I think that as of this moment. Pelle and Vardy are close to essential
GW9 => front 3 of
a) Pelle, Vardy, Martial
b) Pelle, Lukaku, Martial
Thinking b) atm 'cos I have Mahrez and don't think Barkley would be good enough cover for Everton fixtures gw11 onwards.
Toughts?
Ozil or De Bruyne and why?
KDB. He has a higher PPG
I'm an Ozil owner but definitely De Bruyne. Much more of a goal threat and could be key City's attack with Aguero and Silva out.
I just feel Aguero is the guy kdb assists and Silva is the guy that assists kdb... City aren't then sa!e creative force without Silva
De Bruyne achiever, Ozil dreamer.
Was going to say kdb but with Silva and Aguero out I'm probably going to have to go with Ozil since his link up play with Theo and Sanchez has been excellent. That being said, I'm a kdb owner
Alexis or Walcott for Arsenal cover atm. Better scorers.
Alexis certainly is better than Ozil if looking for Arsenal players. But it is a bit hard to compare an 11.3 mil player with 8.4 mil.
Walcott vs Ozil is closer, but I think Ozil is more consistent at creating chances and generally gets assists. Add to that more time pitch than Walcott, better form and more total points so far. Walcott seems to be the flavour on this site, but I prefer Ozil.
For what it is worth, I already have KDB and Ozil, and I am seriously considering Mahrez -> Alexis with the cash I can free up from Aguero -> Vardy.
Yo guys!
Aguero, Yaya and Sinclair out for
Pelle KDB & Wally
Take -8 hit or Play wild card
or suggest otherwise please!Keep Yaya if fit.
Will you have a playing 11 if you just do the first 2 for a -4?
I think i will have a playing 11. But then I have to pick one of De Bruyne and Wallcott. It can be done only if Yaya is fit
Play WC and get Hazard, Erikson and Mehrez if you do not have
I already have Haz and Mehrez. Should I still play wildcard
Reckon Zouma will play this weekend?
I met Jason Denayer whilst on holiday. I asked whether he'd come back from his loan and play for City this season. He said no.
play francis and clyne (dier,targett,oxford) or bring in bellerin for oxford(-4)
GW9 => front 3 of
a) Pelle, Vardy, Martial
b) Pelle, Lukaku, Martial
Thinking b) atm 'cos I have Mahrez and don't think Barkley would be good enough cover for Everton fixtures gw11 onwards.
Toughts?
Unless Arsenal beat Bayern twice (unlikely) Wenger will write off the Champs League and rotate in the remaining games there. Walcott will remain first choice in the Prem League.
once is enough and other game loss by not more than 2 goals
That doesn't help for weeks then.
Payet or Mane?
Mane, purely on fixtures.
Mane
Simon March to take an unusal hit this week with Krul/McCarthy, Kolarov, Ayew & Aguero?
Don't be silly (2 free transfers)
🙂What are you saying?
That Simon March does not get caught out like the rest of us . Last years winner - never takes a hit
Simon March is not going to take an unusual hit this week?
Is Mahrez still the best pick for his price bracket?
If he plays ( should) , yes
Think so...
If Boruc was your only playing keeper would you sell McCarthy or him for -4? Taking a hit on a keeper is just silly I understand that but he has MCI, TOT, SOT in the next 3 and SWA, MUN, CHE, EVE in the following 5. He will probably get me negative points in some of those games and with most taking hits this week would it pay off in the long run?
I wouldn't. Bad fixtures just mean more chance for saves, so he'll probably do better than in the good fixtures seeing as they never look like keeping CSs.
No way
You could argue that with most taking hits this week, you're gonna be a minimum of 4 points up if you don't take one yourself... 🙂
Sorry for the late response got busy thanks for the replies!
Morning all,
Best of these 2 routes?
A) = GW13 Wildcard
- GW9: Sinclair & Kun -> KDB & Lukaku (-4) [bench Mahrez]
- GW10: Pedro -> Wally
- GW11: Ruddy -> Howard/Begovic
B) = GW11 Wildcard
- GW9: Pedro & Kun -> Haz & Costa (-4)
- GW10: Mane -> Wally
- GW11: Wildcard
Ruddy
Kolarov, Bellerin, Huth
Sanchez, Pedro, Mane, Mahrez
Aguero, Pelle, Vardy
Rudd, Sinclair, Coates, Targett
Bank 0.6mI like B, but perhaps even without the hit? Then do Pedro to Wally in GW10?
Thanks Trigg, you could be right there but the general consensus seems to be that Pedro won't start this week. You think he will?
I don't know where people are getting it from, though. If Jose says anything, you can reassess, but I can't see him being dropped long term.
I think it's based on Pedro's and Willian's recent performances. Pedro hasn't really produced anything the last 4 matches whereas Willian has 3 goals in his last 3.
There was also a rumour of a CHE player revealing information before the last game that angered Jose, which I think may have been linked with Pedro. Not sure on that though.
Plans always fail because of injuries and form. I think B is better
Im going to go against the grain here Jinswick... I like A.
I see where you are going with B (basically betting that Chelsea will come good this week) - but personally Im not convinced of it. They might come good (of course) - but the stats don't like them this year and when there are so many other player who are on-form I just don't think its a gamble that you need to take. In contrast, KDB has fixtures AND form at present and Lukaku has form and great fixtures just around the corner. Id also be loathed to lose Mane at this stage (option B).
My only suggestion would be to look at Coleman rather than Howard as Everton defensive coverage.
That's my 2 cents.Thanks AB, and I agree about the CHE stats. It'd be a leap of faith bringing Haz & Costa in this week, but I don't think it's the worst gamble given how dire AVL have been of late and in this fixture in recent years (13 goals shipped in the last 3).
Agree about KDB and Lukaku, I just wonder if they can wait a couple of weeks - MUN, ars is tough for Lukaku and KDB also has mun and is without Silva and Kun for the next 2. As for Mane, I'd only lose him for 1 week (liv) as I would most likely bring him back on a GW11 WC and I wouldn't lose any value on him (I've had him from the start at 8m), so I think I can live with that.
I'm swaying towards A at the moment, but can definitely see the merits of waiting a little longer to WC.*swaying towards B
Sound reasoning (as always) and difficult to argue against your thinking.
My WC is active this week so my thoughts are focused on long-term player picks - but in your situation I can certainly appreciate the temptation to punt on Hazard and Costa.
You could always hedge your bets by going with B) but with KDB instead of Haz?
Good luck whatever way you jump.
A. Mane & Costa
B. Pelle & Hazard
Which is best?B. I think Pelle is more consistent and Hazard a better choice than Costa.
Agree with this, although I may end up with all 4 this week!
B...but only just
Would you do any of these for a hit?
a. Jerome to vardy
b. ozil to sanchezA all day long!
A is potentially worth a hit - depending on what the rest of your team looks like.
Where is Breadbin these days?
Breadbanned
did he get banned?
Breadbanned
Haha, excellent. Any idea what for?
No idea mate 🙁
He was calling people glory hunters
Booted I think.
