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The Numbers Game – Everton’s Potential Analysed

29 October 2015 4054 comments
Mark Mark
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Sometimes, even those Fantasy managers who factor in form above all else are forced to revise their approach by the machinations of the Premier League fixture computer.

One of those sometimes is now.

Everton’s run of opponents, right up until the end of the year, is nothing short of extraordinary.

Beginning with the weekend’s Goodison Park meeting with struggling Sunderland, Roberto Martinez’s men avoid all of last season’s top eight clubs between Gameweek 11-19.

Sunday’s encounter is the first of five home matches in a run that has Aston Villa, Crystal Palace, Leicester City and Stoke drop in on Merseyside. Around the home comforts, the Toffees travel to face West Ham, Bournemouth, Norwich and Newcastle – a less than daunting menu of away trips.

Suddenly, Fantasy managers are scanning Martinez’ squad and attempting to decipher the key targets and the optimum time to draft them in.

In this latest article for members, we’ll attempt to tackle this subject head on. Firstly, by analysing Everton’s current form in detail, before assessing their major performers and weighing up the merits of investment ahead Saturdays Gameweek 11 deadline.

Mark Mark created the beast. He's now looking to tame it.

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  1. TK74
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 2 months ago

    Any reason why stekelnberg is on no ones radar asa goalkeeper

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    1. Joggers Nipple
      • 16 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Is he 5.5?

      If so get on VVD and have potential goals is better.

      If 5.0 a fair shout. I guess with Aguero cash we are flush so getting the defender in is available

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      1. TorresMagic™
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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        • 16 Years
        10 years, 2 months ago

        5

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        1. Joggers Nipple
          • 16 Years
          10 years, 2 months ago

          Yeah, then a fair shout. Guess we are all loaded so the more expensive options are currently available

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        2. TK74
          • 10 Years
          10 years, 2 months ago

          So TM do you think it is a reasonable shout? Who would you go after?

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          1. TorresMagic™
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            • 16 Years
            10 years, 2 months ago

            He's a good shout at least short term.
            Anyone above 5 is useful.

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    2. Differential C (Mark)
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      He's decent, but seeing as Saints attack trumps their defence this season, I'd rather have 3 soton mids and atts than waste one spot for Maarten (soory Maarten!)
      But if you think he has CS potential the coming week, Go for it! 🙂

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      1. TK74
        • 10 Years
        10 years, 2 months ago

        I need to get rid of Guzan, just do not know who to after.

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

          Cech(5.6) Gomes (4.6)

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    3. Jinswick
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      For me it's the lack of save points/BP potential. I'd rather go Cedric (if budget is an issue) or VVD if not.

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

    Bego McCarthy

    Kolarov Darmian Monreal Williams Saylor

    KdB(Vc) Ozil Ayew Mahrez Kouyate

    Pelle Kane(C) Vardy

    1FT and 1.5 itb. Going all out attack with darmian n kolarov at the back

    Kouyate --> Hererra (i dont have enough united cover) or is there any better option?

    Cheers

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    1. Ziro Becomes One
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      United attack at the moment is worse than the Russian roulette. Stay away till a template emerges. But LvG will always chop and change it seems.

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    2. mastertokalosh
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      no reason to go aoa just plat monreal and bank the free . Cover is a fallacy.

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    3. I Member
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Would go Barkley over Herrera.

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  3. sergioaguero67
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 2 months ago

    My team:

    Myhill
    Kolarov Bellerin Dawson
    Sanchez Mahrez DeBruyne(c) Eriksen Payet
    Pelle Vardy

    Bench: McCarthy Ighalo Cresswell Azpilicueta
    Thinking of playing the "All out attack" card to bring in Ighalo
    Good decision?
    Also, which defender should I take out?
    Thinking Dawson as Wenger might hand Bellerin a role out in the flanks.
    Please help.

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    1. I Member
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Yeah bench Dawson if you play AOA.

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    2. mastertokalosh
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      wenger has already said he wont be doing that

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      1. sergioaguero67
        • 10 Years
        10 years, 2 months ago

        So who should i bench?

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        1. mastertokalosh
          • 15 Years
          10 years, 2 months ago

          i think there will be a better time to play aoa , i would bench dawson thougha s you already have myhill s both cresswell and azpi have a decent chance of a cs. I know chelsea have been bad but liverpool dont have many guys who can score goals at the moment, same goes for watford

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  4. aCunha Mateta
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 2 months ago

    Why do I have bad feeling about Man City and Southampton not winning big this GW?

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    1. Ziro Becomes One
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Maybe you are the Illuminati?

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      1. aCunha Mateta
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        10 years, 2 months ago

        Lol! I wish they will win big though..

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  5. Ayew Serious
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    10 years, 2 months ago

    Goodnight All 🙂
    Chat yis tomorrow

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

      Night mate

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  6. Jinswick
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    10 years, 2 months ago

    Morning DZ, wildcard is starting to take shape...best of these fillers?

    A) Mahrez & Bony (1.2m banked)

    B) Sterling/Yaya & Vardy (0.0/0.4m banked)

    DDG, Hennessey
    Sagna, Bellerin, VVD, Moreno, Simpson
    Sanchez, KDB, Mane, xxx, 4.3
    Lukaku, Pelle, xxx

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    1. Joggers Nipple
      • 16 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      B.

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    2. Joggers Nipple
      • 16 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      And btw, nice team

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      1. Jinswick
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        • 15 Years
        10 years, 2 months ago

        Thanks! You fancy Yaya or Sterling to bring home the points? I can see the merits in both.

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        1. Joggers Nipple
          • 16 Years
          10 years, 2 months ago

          Its close. I personally like Yaya, consistent, pens for the next few weeks? Stering less appealing if Silva back. You have explosive in in Mane. KDB and Sanchez are kind of both!

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          1. Jinswick
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 15 Years
            10 years, 2 months ago

            Yeah, it's very close. Sterling way more advanced and may well play right up with Bony until Kun is back. His minutes are an issue though and like you say, Yaya has pens. I fancy City to hammer Norwich and Villa so have a feeling this one could be a huge decision.

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

      I like A.

      It'll make it easier in a few weeks when trying to get Kun back in, if that's the plan.

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    4. LWO23
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      What about Ozil and Vardy? I prefer Vardy to Mahrez now. I think Ozil is a steadier stream of points this year. Leaves third City spot open for Kun.

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      1. Jinswick
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 15 Years
        10 years, 2 months ago

        Yeah I like Ozil long term, just feel like Yaya/Stering (NOR, avl) have way more upside over Ozil (swa, TOT) over the next 2. When Kun is back then I'd look at a Yaya/Sterling -> Ozil to free up that 3rd MCY slot.

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        1. LWO23
          • 15 Years
          10 years, 2 months ago

          Fair enough. If short term, Sterling is the higher risk / higher reward play, I think. He would be my pick if only talking two weeks. Even with pens for Yaya.

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          1. Jinswick
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 15 Years
            10 years, 2 months ago

            Cheers. I'm swaying this way also.

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          2. Jinswick
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 15 Years
            10 years, 2 months ago

            Although, if short term...isn't Bony the best option?

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            1. Jinswick
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 15 Years
              10 years, 2 months ago

              The 1.2m cash could come in useful as well - opens up Kane, Giroud in a few weeks and/or helps raise the cash for Kun when he is back.

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            2. LWO23
              • 15 Years
              10 years, 2 months ago

              But Mahrez is a slightly risky fourth mid. I would prefer the security of starts for Vardy.

              Bony is a great shout for two weeks, though. Just leaves you in a spot where both Bony and Mahrez might have to go if you can't rely on Mahrez starting (which is now a legit concern). Seems slightly too short-term for me if on a wildcard.

              Your team looks great, btw. Go with your gut. I know you have done that with great success in the past!

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              1. Jinswick
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                • 15 Years
                10 years, 2 months ago

                Yeah Mahrez is a concern. Bony and Barkley would certainly be playing the fixtures, but I'm not sure about a double up on EVE attack. You think that's a viable option, or better to stick with one of the LEI lads despite fixtures?

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  7. Valar(Keith)
    • 16 Years
    10 years, 2 months ago

    2 FTs and got Hazard i gotta remove.. Ozil is my number one replacement but it seems a shame to go without Everton for their amazing run. Really considering Barkley instead 😯

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    1. Valar(Keith)
      • 16 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      i am the patient type.. if i get Barkley i'll keep him barring injury until GW 19.. worth it? I've kept Hazard soooo long 🙂

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  8. Zasa
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 2 months ago

    Regarding VVD vs Coleman as Captain fantastic questioned a few pages back: In my view, they are not as close as they appear. Although goals conceded is the most obvious indicator of a teams defensive ability. I think when you're comparing two teams, underlying stats are key to hint towards future behavior (coupled with fixtures obviously). Since you're not a member, I'd check out Squawka & WhoScored for Opta stats regarding big chances conceded, shots in the box conceded & shots on target conceded. They're arguably the best metrics to compare defenses along with xGC (expected goals conceded).

    For members, regarding their goal threat: http://members.fantasyfootballscout.co.uk/public-stats-tables/view/1026/ - a clear winner here when it comes to actual goal threat & presence in the box. Obviously Coleman as a full-back will naturally have more take-ons to get a cross in, but even then he's weak in terms of chance creation in comparison to VVD and fullbacks. His shot accuracy is way lower than VVD's as well, with only one shot on target all season & that was from 30 yards out. So individually Coleman is lacking in terms of sheer goal threat, with VVD the clear winner quadrupling his shots on target (which not to mention have been from dangerous areas inside the box).

    Though it goes w/o saying Coleman's had to play vs (WAT, sou, MCI, tot, CHE, MUN, ars), way more potent attacks & naturally one would think Martinez has contained him & asked for him to stay at the back more often in those matches. You could certainly hypothesize that Coleman may get the go ahead now to really emphasize on his marauding runs down the right & give him more leeway to help out in attack & linger more frequently. He's pretty low on the list here even - http://members.fantasyfootballscout.co.uk/public-stats-tables/view/10212/

    Vs VVD, who's played (wba, MUN, SWA, che, LEI, liv), now these are also tough matches. Yet, not as tough as Everon's. Nevertheless VVD has already scored two goals vs two of the weakest defenses in those fixtures (SWA, LEI). While Coleman's only registered an assist vs (sou).

    As a unit, the underlying stats are nearly all in favor of the Saint's.though: http://members.fantasyfootballscout.co.uk/public-stats-tables/view/6810/ - although in certain areas Everton are close, overall their number's are pretty weak. But that table aside, the team comparison tool is where more extremes are highlighted, here is where Saint's dominance is shown. With Saints having pretty equal SiTB conceded in comparison to shots outside the box with only 10 more SiTB. On the other hand, Everton not only boast more shot attempts conceded overall, they've conceded 40 more SiTB as opposed to outside.

    That is an argument for the quality of chances both teams have conceded, which although both are nearly equal for big chances conceded, it's the xGA that really points out Everton's woes in the box. ( https://public.tableau.com/profile/paul.riley#!/vizhome/PremierLeague201516xGMap/PremierLeague201516ShotonTargetxGDashboard ) You'll see that Everton are in the bottom eight for xGA while Saints are in the top four. Drastic differences there.

    Now obviously Everton's tough fixtures are in part to blame for their defensive woes & underlying stats, but the lack of Jagielka is another variable to consider. They have an easy run-in, as do Saints, so perhaps it may not be too monumental of a shift in expected performance. Yet, still a lingering worry as they've even conceded to weak opposition in easy fixtures thus far (recently Norwich).

    In conclusion, due to a similar run-in, better direct goal threat, better defensive unit overall & less questions arising regarding centre-backs (or lack there of), VVD would be my preferred option here by far.

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

      I've just seen Rob Huth at the top of a table...

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

        I know 😉 Ultimate stealth deadwood differential.

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        1. Eden Hazardous
          • 11 Years
          10 years, 2 months ago

          Huth > VVD 😉

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

        Huthdini hatty incoming

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    2. Valar(Keith)
      • 16 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      There's a nice video on Youtube which shows all of Van Djiks Goals/assists last season.. 3 goals were from direct freekicks(JWP and Tadic have taken those ahead of him) and apart from 2 goals the rest were due to the ball being allowed to BOUNCE in the box from the corner which is rarely allowed to happen in the EPL. Great player but i've a feeling ppl are going overboard.. Last game for eg. Bertrand's stats may not show it but he passed the eye test with flying colours and spent a LOT of time in the attacking third. even the commentator mentioned Bertrand's license to attack. Still think VVD is a great option but the hype on here is spectacularly high

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

        The hype is warranted IMO, at least more so than Coleman as I alluded to here 😉

        Fact of the matter is he's still one of the most active defenders from corners or SP's and way more so than Coleman overall & in open-play.

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        1. Valar(Keith)
          • 16 Years
          10 years, 2 months ago

          Oh yes.. better option than Coleman for sure. Coleman is living of name from previous years. 5.9 is a bit too much considering the pricing of other defenders this season

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

            Yup, I would agree with you there. Yet to see the Coleman of old lighting up games, am happy to be proven wrong though.

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      2. Hy liverpool
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 2 months ago

        I've watched it (amazing) FKs/Heasders/Dshots and can dribble too .. EPL is different but he will ne great pick

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  9. st4rt__
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 2 months ago

    I fancy Bony for a couple weeks but I'm trying to talk myself out of it.

    Him or Lukaku?

    Own Pelle/Vardy.

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    1. Hy liverpool
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      what abot Bony's Minutes ?

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      1. st4rt__
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 2 months ago

        Exactly.

        Norwich + Villa could have 4-5 goals in both though.

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    2. mastertokalosh
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      worth the risk short term imo as you point out

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  10. Squirting Skrtel
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 2 months ago

    G2G guys?
    Myhill (Mccarthy)
    Alder Janmaat Kolarov (Muniesa, Nyom)
    Eriksen KdB(c) Sanchez Payet (Mahrez)
    Lukaku Pelle Vardy

    0 FT, 0.7 ITB

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    1. I Member
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      g2g

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  11. System builder
    • 13 Years
    10 years, 2 months ago

    Have 2 FT.
    Costa and Sakho out
    Kane and Lukaku in.

    Defence is a problematic area now with Huth, Evans, Gabriel, Francis and Oxford.

    Is it worth taking a -4 hit for Francis to Stones or even a further -4 hit (total -8) ditching Evans for someone like Van Dijk?

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    1. Jafalad
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Not for a defender, no.

      You'll get by this week. If I was picking 5 defenders right now I'd select the following:

      Dawson, Kolorov, Bellerin, Simpson and a WAT defender.

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  12. Whats the Mata?
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 2 months ago

    Butland
    Cedric Francis Kolarov Richards Williams
    Sanchez kdb Payet Nahrez mane
    Pelle Ighalo Vardy

    1ft 4.0 itb

    A. Bring in a defender (if yes then who?)
    B. Bring in Lukaku or Kane

    Thnaks Cheers

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    1. Jafalad
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Good team. I'm a little concerned Kane will run riot v AVL on Monday night but you have a good front 3 as it is.

      I'd be temtped to boot Williams who is pricy and only 2 cs to his name.

      Dawson or Bellerin are the options.

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  13. Zasa
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 2 months ago

    Masterful article Mark, great insight.

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    1. Eden Hazardous
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Especially the introduction..... 🙁

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  14. A-VB
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 2 months ago

    With so many fantastic attacking prospects and nearly no good defensive ones around this week, feels like it is the week for which that AOA chip was made for.

    That AOA chip doesn't look any worthy to save for DGWs, is it ?

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    1. Eden Hazardous
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      SOT , MCI and ARS are good defensive options every week

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      1. A-VB
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 2 months ago

        Not sure about MCI tbh.

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        1. Eden Hazardous
          • 11 Years
          10 years, 2 months ago

          Leagues best defence this season.....

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          1. A-VB
            • 11 Years
            10 years, 2 months ago

            By virtue of those 5 early clean sheets mostly.

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            1. Eden Hazardous
              • 11 Years
              10 years, 2 months ago

              So what???

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            2. Joggers Nipple
              • 16 Years
              10 years, 2 months ago

              Havent got the site up but Kompany is back. Do the non clean sheets coincide with him out?

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              1. Ziro Becomes One
                • 10 Years
                10 years, 2 months ago

                They do coincide.
                But below points imo.

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                1. Joggers Nipple
                  • 16 Years
                  10 years, 2 months ago

                  Sagna Bellerin VVD looks the prime 3 to have

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                  1. Ziro Becomes One
                    • 10 Years
                    10 years, 2 months ago

                    Agreed. Anyway got VvD in. Bellerin slightly expensive but if he keeps CS against Swa this week then might get him.

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          2. Ziro Becomes One
            • 10 Years
            10 years, 2 months ago

            Going forward I think they will keep less CSs than Soton imo. But that is just my gut feel. Their defence had not settled since the injuries started. Even though Kompany is back now, other positions keep on changing, so I think Arsenal and Soton defence will outperform them over the next 10 fixtures.

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            1. Ziro Becomes One
              • 10 Years
              10 years, 2 months ago

              *has not

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              1. Eden Hazardous
                • 11 Years
                10 years, 2 months ago

                https://public.tableau.com/profile/paul.riley#!/vizhome/PremierLeague201516xGMap/PremierLeague201516ShotonTargetxGDashboard

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                1. Ziro Becomes One
                  • 10 Years
                  10 years, 2 months ago

                  As I said, gut feel. City have performed well till now, they still will, but not more CSs than Soton in the immediate future. But that is without any stats backing me, just my gut feel due to above reason of changing personnel in defence.

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    2. Joggers Nipple
      • 16 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      For me its AOA next week. Not happy but Mahrez bench this week. Both him and Vardy home to WAT next and then Mahrez may leave my team

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      1. Joggers Nipple
        • 16 Years
        10 years, 2 months ago

        And in general this seems a good time to play the AOA chip, aguero cash means we are all loaded. Its a pretty useless chip anyway i guess

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    3. Jafalad
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Have you got a decent subs bench inc a playing gk?

      I'd still rather wait for a dgw tbh.

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      1. A-VB
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 2 months ago

        AOA is no good for DGW imo.

        It's the triple captain and bench boost chip and the second wildcard that'll be useful, assuming there will be 3 DGWs at the first place, it might as well be 2.

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  15. The Man Pastore
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 2 months ago

    Moreno (che) or Dawson (LEI) this week?

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    1. Jafalad
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Dawson. Every day of the week.

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    2. PAYET FORWARD
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Moreno looks like he is loving the freedom given to him under Klopp. Obviously Dawson is a threat at set pieces, but I don't think either are likely to get a clean sheet, so I would go for Moreno based purely on attacking potential throughout the game (and Chelsea's continued issues in defence). That being said, I have Zouma, so I am hoping for an improvement!

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      1. The Man Pastore
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 2 months ago

        That is what I am thinking at the moment

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        1. PAYET FORWARD
          • 11 Years
          10 years, 2 months ago

          Either way, I would be looking to get rid of Dawson soon though with WBA's fixtures coming up!

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          1. The Man Pastore
            • 11 Years
            10 years, 2 months ago

            yeah, probably next week to VVD

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    3. mastertokalosh
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      dawson

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      1. mastertokalosh
        • 15 Years
        10 years, 2 months ago

        changed my mind agree with you payet

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        1. The Man Pastore
          • 11 Years
          10 years, 2 months ago

          🙂

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  16. OPTA FPL
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 2 months ago

    Hope Aguero returns soon, with lots of money everyone almost have the same team because they can buy any player they like

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    1. Joggers Nipple
      • 16 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Stupidly planning ahead

      KDB Sanchez
      Aguero Lukaku Igloo

      Looks do-able

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      1. Ziro Becomes One
        • 10 Years
        10 years, 2 months ago

        I for one will wait till he plays 2 matches of >60 mins before It him back. He almost never exerts his own body straight back from injury. Always needs a few matches to 'warm up'.

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        1. Joggers Nipple
          • 16 Years
          10 years, 2 months ago

          Totally agree. When we hear he is back i will for sure wait at last one week before getting him in

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    2. Jafalad
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Not sure everyone has the same Ds or front 3 though. Plenty of combos about. Also, some are going 3-5-2 and others 3-4-3.

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    3. Eden Hazardous
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Herrera will be my enabler when Kun is back

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    4. SUAREZ_MESSI_COUTINHO
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Teams are different because Aguero is out.

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      1. BIG TONES
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 2 months ago

        This

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    5. BIG TONES
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      I'm not even spending the extra cash, last thing I want is to take a hit to bring him back

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  17. HellasLEAF
    • 16 Years
    10 years, 2 months ago

    Right. So after much thought. And delay, I've done Martial to Kane. Very tough as I like Martial and fixtures are pretty good. But no denying Kane's form or stats or role in the team. Not getting rid of Vardy or Pelle so..

    Kane or Pelle C is doing me in though.

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    1. Jafalad
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Kane is a very good shout and is the one player I am seriously worried about this week. His underlying stats are very good.

      I would cap'n Kane given those stats.

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    2. Joggers Nipple
      • 16 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      If i had Kane i would (C) him. The one player i fear not owning. For this week

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  18. Jafalad
    • 15 Years
    10 years, 2 months ago

    What trade should I do here from my front 8?

    Mata Mahrez Payet Sanchez KGB

    Lukaku, Vardy, Pelle.

    Thinking:

    a. Mata->Mane
    b. Save
    c. Swap Zumba for Bellerin.

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    1. BIG TONES
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Mane or save

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      1. Jafalad
        • 15 Years
        10 years, 2 months ago

        ...or swap Zumba?

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        1. BIG TONES
          • 11 Years
          10 years, 2 months ago

          Didn't mention that, which infers I don't personally recommend that move

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          1. Jafalad
            • 15 Years
            10 years, 2 months ago

            I know...you gave me two options which doesn't really help me tbh.

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            1. BIG TONES
              • 11 Years
              10 years, 2 months ago

              Fair enough. Though you could look at it as eliminating one option which therefore leaves you with an easier task of choosing between two, rather than three options

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              1. Jafalad
                • 15 Years
                10 years, 2 months ago

                Cheers Lad. Leaning to A at present.

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    2. Joggers Nipple
      • 16 Years
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      Mata is stinking up my team too. I would recc A all the way. Wish i could

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      1. Joggers Nipple
        • 16 Years
        10 years, 2 months ago

        If not do the other move

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      2. Jafalad
        • 15 Years
        10 years, 2 months ago

        He was averaging 6ppg before last weekend's derby. UTD look short going forward at present. Mane looks the best bet, I think.

        Cheers, Sab 😉

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        1. Joggers Nipple
          • 16 Years
          10 years, 2 months ago

          I have 'chuffing' Mata over Payet. Idiot

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          1. Jafalad
            • 15 Years
            10 years, 2 months ago

            At least UTD have the fix in their favour.

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    3. Eden Hazardous
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      B

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      1. Jafalad
        • 15 Years
        10 years, 2 months ago

        Not worried Mane will explode against woeful BMT?

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        1. Eden Hazardous
          • 11 Years
          10 years, 2 months ago

          It all depends on what you want - I personally do not like making transfers involving non-injured players as they can easily backfire . If you captain Mane , go ahead and make the FT but if not , I would not recommend it

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          1. Jafalad
            • 15 Years
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            Okay, cheers. I'm Cap'n'n'n KGB btw.

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

            😕

            http://www.fantasyfootballscout.co.uk/2015/10/29/the-numbers-game-evertons-potential-analysed/?hc_page=11#hc_comment_11693397

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            1. Eden Hazardous
              • 11 Years
              10 years, 2 months ago

              You are comparing Wijnaldum to Mata?!

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

                No - I'm comparing your comment about Wijnaldum to your comment above - "I personally do not like making transfers involving non-injured players as they can easily backfire"...

                🙂

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                1. Eden Hazardous
                  • 11 Years
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                  This means I am reluctant but sometimes you have to do these ugly transfers

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

                    I'm not sure Wijnaldum -> Mane is something that has to be done. Anyway, just having a laugh mate, not seriously jumping on you... 🙂

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                    1. Eden Hazardous
                      • 11 Years
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                      🙂

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    4. SUAREZ_MESSI_COUTINHO
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Save.

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      1. Jafalad
        • 15 Years
        10 years, 2 months ago

        Could save - just worried about UTD and Mata's current gametime. Ty.

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    5. AK ⭐
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      You could do C. But I think saving would be the better thing to do with Zouma starting for now.

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      1. Jafalad
        • 15 Years
        10 years, 2 months ago

        Yeah-my thinking too, AK. CHS have to come good some time don't they? 😉

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        1. AK ⭐
          • 13 Years
          10 years, 2 months ago

          I hope we do. 🙂

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    6. Ryan
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      A) self explanatory really

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      1. Jafalad
        • 15 Years
        10 years, 2 months ago

        The voice of reason has arrived 😛

        Nervous for the rugby?

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        1. Ryan
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • Has Moderation Rights
          • 14 Years
          10 years, 2 months ago

          Nah, we've got this

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          1. Jafalad
            • 15 Years
            10 years, 2 months ago

            Bloody Aussies - seen the pitch they've made us play on before the first test? 😡

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

              At least you're calling us Aussies and not Auzzies now.

              And stop sooking btw... 😉

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    7. The Man Pastore
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      A

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      1. Jafalad
        • 15 Years
        10 years, 2 months ago

        Thank you 😛

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  19. Jinswick
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    10 years, 2 months ago

    Is there any news on Baines? Quite like the idea of an EVE defender but am loathed to pay 5.5 or above. Galloway at 4.5 could be a snip if we can get 3-4+ games out of him. I doubt Baines will be rushed back given the length of time he's been out.

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    1. Joggers Nipple
      • 16 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      If he is your 5th def seems a gamble worth taking imo. Your 4th? Not so much

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      1. Jinswick
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 15 Years
        10 years, 2 months ago

        He'd be my 4th defender so yeah, a tad risky. Am toying with a triple MCY attack WC team. If Galloway can cover Moreno for his few tricky fixtures then it could be a winner. Thoughts?

        Gomes, Hennessey
        Bellerin, VVD, Moreno, Galloway, Simpson
        Sanchez, KDB, Mane, Sterling, 4.3
        Pelle, Lukaku, Bony

        Bank 0.2m

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        1. Joggers Nipple
          • 16 Years
          10 years, 2 months ago

          Personally if on WC wouldn't get him then. Dull Watford or the attacking full back of Palace, fixtures are nicer soon

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          1. Jinswick
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 15 Years
            10 years, 2 months ago

            Ward could be a good shout at 4.4m actually.

            To risky going without Vardy? Sorts comes down to;

            DDG, Sagna, Vardy

            vs

            Howard, Ward, Bony

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            1. MR MOCCA
              • 10 Years
              10 years, 2 months ago

              how about iheanacho? do you think bony will play 1st 11,
              hehehe

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    2. BIG TONES
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Martinez reported he would return in "two weeks", well... two weeks ago.

      Safe to say he's not far away

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      1. Joggers Nipple
        • 16 Years
        10 years, 2 months ago

        Didnt know this^. Guess leave alone. Moreno is not that much more?

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  20. AK ⭐
    • 13 Years
    10 years, 2 months ago

    Alright, I am switching Martial to either one of Lukaku/Kane?

    Which one and why? Need to get some discussion going, pre Bournemouth, their stats were very similar and Kane has had good chances from really good areas inside the box. Maybe it was his confidence?

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

      Long term or stand-by for Aguero ?

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      1. AK ⭐
        • 13 Years
        10 years, 2 months ago

        I have Costa ideally as a standby for Aguero.

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

          I think Lukaku will do better long term as he has very good fixtures till 3rd Jan, and his stats are only slightly worse than Kane.

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    2. BIG TONES
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      I have neither, but if I had to choose it would be Kane.

      Lukaku is impossible to predict (both good and bad), plus I kind of just don't think Everton are that good in general even with the fixtures

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      1. AK ⭐
        • 13 Years
        10 years, 2 months ago

        It's just too hard to predict Everton, isn't it?

        Their fixtures are against defensively weak sides though, there should be goals in those games I think. It's anyone's guess which Everton side would turn up for each of those games though.

        Spurs, on the other hand, have been really consistent.

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        1. BIG TONES
          • 11 Years
          10 years, 2 months ago

          Yeah if I got an Everton player it would be an attacker, but who? Guess it's really Lukaku and hope for the best.

          Kane has a good fixture, possibly even captaincy worthy, and could hold the fort until Aguero returns

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    3. Jafalad
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      You feel Kane is the heavyweight of the two, AK. His stats have been good for some time-he just hasn't notched. Seriously worried about going without right now.

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      1. AK ⭐
        • 13 Years
        10 years, 2 months ago

        If you went Kane, would you not be worried about Lukaku too? 😉

        Lukaku's fixtures are as delicious as delicious gets.

        SUN, whm, AVL, bou, CPL, nor, LEI, new, STK, TOT

        That's just crazy.

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        1. AK ⭐
          • 13 Years
          10 years, 2 months ago

          Up until Stoke, I just don't see them blanking even once.

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

    Can Mane become the next Aguero ? Not like as the player but as THE DIFFERENTIAL for the FFS community

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    1. AK ⭐
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Are you talking in terms of captaincy?

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      1. Eden Hazardous
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 2 months ago

        Yes

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        1. AK ⭐
          • 13 Years
          10 years, 2 months ago

          Could work, I think Pelle might get more than him though.

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          1. Eden Hazardous
            • 11 Years
            10 years, 2 months ago

            You may be right but Mane is 'more explosive'

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    2. BIG TONES
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Yes, in theory his skill set should reap points from Bournemouth's defence. He's a bit hit and miss though Mane

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      1. Joggers Nipple
        • 16 Years
        10 years, 2 months ago

        Agree with the hit and miss. But hell, i hardly watch SOT but his performance vs Chelsea was top quality. If he gains consistency he could choose his Prem team

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        1. BIG TONES
          • 11 Years
          10 years, 2 months ago

          Yeah he's class on his day, mainly his pace and trickery should be too much for BOU (Distin et. all).

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    3. The Man Pastore
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Tadic will steal the show this weekend :D... I hope so anyway, he is my main differential for this GW

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      1. BIG TONES
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 2 months ago

        Could be gold. I've got Pelle, hoping Tadic puts it on a plate for him

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        1. The Man Pastore
          • 11 Years
          10 years, 2 months ago

          Got Pelle too, so it couldn't be better. Hoping Mane to stay quite... I can't see that happening though 🙁

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          1. BIG TONES
            • 11 Years
            10 years, 2 months ago

            Hoping for the same. Surely Mane will get something, he's just capable of an explosion which is the worry...

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    4. Veraswami
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Main man Mane makes mistakes and mostly misses !

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  22. Bare bones
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 2 months ago

    Fletcher to KDB for free?

    Would mean benching Marhez. I have WC still.

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    1. The Man Pastore
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      I'd do it for free. You can keep your WC when Kun returns maybe

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    2. BIG TONES
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      As long as it doesn't mess up your future planning too much, seems like a good move. KDB (c) could punish non-owners again NOR

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      1. Bare bones
        • 14 Years
        10 years, 2 months ago

        Cheers guys. It means I have 'too strong a front 8' with mahrez, vardy pelle martial sanch, payet, mane.

        But KDB/city cover needed?

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        1. BIG TONES
          • 11 Years
          10 years, 2 months ago

          in my opinion KDB is essential at this point in time. When Silva and Kun get back to full speed that might change.

          The fact they are playing NOR just seals the deal for his inclusion

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        2. BIG TONES
          • 11 Years
          10 years, 2 months ago

          FYI - I have triple city

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    3. The Man Pastore
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      (C) him too imo

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      1. Bare bones
        • 14 Years
        10 years, 2 months ago

        Ahead of pelle? Bounemouth are guna conceede 2/3 at least

        Suppose Nor are too, but pelle more invloved? hmm

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        1. The Man Pastore
          • 11 Years
          10 years, 2 months ago

          I have both and going KDB(C). I just think ManC will score more than Sot, and KDB is likely to be involved with KUN and Silva out

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    4. FootballFanatic365
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      do it now or dont

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    5. Jafalad
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Absolutely. KGB is an essential right now.

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      1. Bare bones
        • 14 Years
        10 years, 2 months ago

        cheers all! Good luck!

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  23. FootballFanatic365
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 2 months ago

    Thoughts lads?

    ----------------------Lloris-----------------------

    --------------Kolarov Bellerín VVD-----------

    ----Sterling Wijnaldum SánchezPayet--

    --------------Pellè Vardy Ighalo----------------

    Myhill Mahrez Cresswell Williams

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    1. Eden Hazardous
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      GTG 🙂

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      1. FootballFanatic365
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 2 months ago

        so Save FT?

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        1. Eden Hazardous
          • 11 Years
          10 years, 2 months ago

          Wijnaldum>Mane?

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        2. The Man Pastore
          • 11 Years
          10 years, 2 months ago

          Marhez --> Mane imo

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    2. The Man Pastore
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Looks good

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    3. Jafalad
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Good team. No KGB or Mane could hurt you.

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      1. FootballFanatic365
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 2 months ago

        but have sterling so maybe in the coming weeks

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    4. BIG TONES
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Good team.

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    5. FootballFanatic365
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      san(C)hez?

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      1. Eden Hazardous
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 2 months ago

        Sterling(C)?

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        1. The Man Pastore
          • 11 Years
          10 years, 2 months ago

          This^^ or Pelle

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  24. SpaceCadet
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 2 months ago

    Here's a question that hasn't been asked before - Bench vardy or mahrez?

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    1. BIG TONES
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Neither - both are point machines.

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    2. FootballFanatic365
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      not Vardinho

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    3. The Man Pastore
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      I am benching Marhez, but it doesn't feel good...

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      1. Postman Ty
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 2 months ago

        also benching mahrez. its either play him against my wba cover or play wijnaldum against butland. i trusted butland over myhill last week and it let me down hard.

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    4. Jafalad
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Depends on how you see the game going. I don't see too many goals from LEI so I'm benching Mahrez.

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    5. Jose's Magic Omelette
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Of the two I'd bench Mahrez but I'm benching A.Ayew this week.

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  25. Helia
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 2 months ago

    sterling going to play?

    and also.. would you line up like this?

    Stekelen
    Janmaat Darmian Stones
    KDB Sterling Mane(c) Sanchez
    Vardy Pelle Lukaku

    Delefeou Nyom Moreno.

    my punt is that ill probs play Delefeou ahead of Vardy

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    1. The Man Pastore
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Sterling should play. Do you have FT?

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

        nope why is that?

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        1. The Man Pastore
          • 11 Years
          10 years, 2 months ago

          If you had 1FT, maybe could have use it on def

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

            i like my defence alot. only thing im worried about is darmians gametime. if i was to trade him it would probs just be to smalling

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      2. The Man Pastore
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 2 months ago

        I'd play Moreno ahead of Darmian. Not worried about game time?

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

          yeah your right. if darmian gets gametime his the best option.. then i would of thought nyom no? not sure

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          1. The Man Pastore
            • 11 Years
            10 years, 2 months ago

            I think they will both concede. But Moreno can get you some attacking returns. I am playing him ahead of Dawson, not sure it is right though..

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  26. SpaceCadet
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 2 months ago

    Bench one. Aoa already played.

    ozil kdb payet mahrez mane
    pelle vardy bony

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    1. BIG TONES
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Should have just posted this the first time. Guess it's Mahrez sadly, not something I would want to do at all though.

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    2. The Man Pastore
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Marhez

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

      mahrez or vardy. id go mahrez

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

      Cheers mahrez it is

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

      Ozil

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    6. Winston.
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Mahrez

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    7. mastertokalosh
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      ozil

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  27. That Fantasy Guy
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 2 months ago

    Hi guys. Got 2Ft and 4.4 in the bank and this is my team...

    Myhilll - Ruddy
    Muniesa - Williams - Richards - kompany - Francis
    Mahrez - Westwood - Sánchez - De bruyne - Payet
    Vardy - Pele - Martial

    I am definitely doing Muniesa -> van dijk
    But a bit torn for my 2nd transfer... Do I change another
    A.defender
    B.attacker?
    C.take a -4 and do both

    If A....
    1. Richards -> smalling
    2. Richards -> coleman
    3. Richards -> Alderwereld
    4. Richards -> bellerin

    if B.....
    1. Martial -> Lukaku
    2. Martial -> Kane
    3. Martial -> Bony

    I know the defence needs work but worried about missing out on attack points.
    Thoughts please?

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    1. Eden Hazardous
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      A>Bellerin

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    2. Jafalad
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      B2

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

      B1

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    4. Winston.
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      B2 or B3..

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    5. Joggers Nipple
      • 16 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      B1

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    6. That Fantasy Guy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Thanks all seems like a mixed bag still

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  28. SpaceCadet
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 2 months ago

    Take a hit to spruce up this defence or wait till next gw?

    bego mcc
    bellerin skrtel morgan whittaker gomez

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  29. Winston.
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 2 months ago

    A. Westwood to Mane (have Pelle)
    B. Westwood to Yaya (have KDB)
    C. Ighalo to Kane
    D. Ighalo to Bony

    Initial thoughts; C or D tempting, but selling Ighalo just doesn't make sense, does it? Gotta have him anyway, when Kun is back. So, I'm left with A or Bwith great fixtures coming up...

    Your pick? Thanks.

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

      mane!

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    2. The Man Pastore
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      A

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

      Mane (C)

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

        Thanks..a lot of Mane love here, but not sure about doubling up Saints attack...great player though.

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    4. Joggers Nipple
      • 16 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Iwas torn on A and B too. I went for a C, Westwood to Ozil

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

        Not a bad pick either...Özil has been great. But fixtures aren't the best ones until a bit later...

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

    Scholes: "I was at the derby on Sunday and Rooney's movement was brilliant but when he's playing in that team there's no one prepared to pass to him. I think after 20 minutes you'd be tearing you hair out. I played with some brilliant centre forwards and I don't think they could play in this team - the likes of Ruud van Nistelrooy, Andy Cole, Dwight Yorke, Teddy Sheringham.You don't get crosses into the box or midfielders looking for runs."

    He's got a point.

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

      Filossophee

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    2. Joggers Nipple
      • 16 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Not sure on the brilliant bit but for sure LVG's philosophy does this.

      Apparently the half time stats for Man u in the cup were possession 70 odd%, corners 0 and shots on target 0. Awful

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