Having assessed the stand-out Defenders over the last four Gameweeks yesterday evening, we now turn our attentions to the centre of the park. Arsenal, Tottenham and Bournemouth’s playmakers feature in our analysis, whilst we also take a look at some in-form protagonists from Everton, Liverpool, Man City and Newcastle as the search for a Dimitri Payet replacement intensifies.
RIP Gideon.
May you roll another thousand in heaven.
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False widows get such bad press. I'd leave it there - it'll catch some flies.
It's only the noble false widow that's been implicated in one or two bites, and has been sensationalised by the media. There aren't any deadly spiders in the UK.I'm not in the UK.. Apparently they're going rampant over here after a very quick google...
Ah, well that was meant for Gideon. 🙂 But in any case, I shouldn't worry. http://www.theguardian.com/environment/blog/2013/oct/17/false-widow-spider-attacks
To be honest, Reedy is right. Massive sensationalist reporting about their "danger" (most bites are no different to say a bee sting at most) and their numbers (if you believe the Irish media our sunlight has been blocked out by mountains of false widows).
At the age of 23:
Ronaldo: 118 goals (1 Ballon d'Or)
Messi: 150 goals (2 Ballon d'Or)
Neymar: 183 goals (zero)
... Will it be Neymar's year?It shouldn't be imo, but I may be biased.
Hmmm, who would be your pick..?
Messi
I mean, Firmi- SHUT THE HELL UP IRISH MADRIDISTA!!!
Biased? Lol
Not if Hazard has something to say about it
54 goals for Santos . Ronaldo scored 3 for Sporting Lisbon
Messi vs Boateng sealed it back in may
Fifth midfielder option to monitor: Josh King for AFCB. After a shaky start to the season he's had a good game and a half where we matched S**thampton and battered Newcastle. It will take a few games to see whether he's now first choice, but he's playing up front so a possible OoP option. At 4.6m he's not the cheapest or most nailed-on (yet) fifth mid out there, but as an AFCB fan I'd say he's worth thinking about. (You can apply most of the same comments to Stanislas as well).
Could be a good shout!
Thoughts on Gosling? He seems nailed and has some attacking threat
Would rather have those two if they can get a run.
De Bruyne & Vardy > Aguero & King holds some appeal.
I'm a Gareth Barry man myself.
I'm looking at Stanislas. I'm hoping he gets some decent game-time over the next few months, as AFCB look for a way to start scoring more. He's quick and can (occasionally) finish (from what i remember). Has always needed a lot of chances, which isnt ideal in the prem...but with Wilson and Gradel both out - i'm hoping Howe decides to trust him/give him a run...
You reckon that's likely?
Stan is only playing as Pugh is injured. he won't nail down a spot. Probably dropped next game or next game when Pugh is back.
He's been very inconsistent, but has shown great glimpses. I think Eddie Howe feels the need for pace, and Stanislas and King are the ones who can give the side that. The full back / midfielder partnerships down the wings have been a real feature of out play, but at the moment if someone is performing then they can force their way into the side. We've not got the luxury of loads of players bang on form.
from the DZ archives on Sanchez..
I can understand Arsene giving him a rest soon, but it makes no sense whatsoever for it to come next weekend vs WBA.
City missed an opportunity to go 2 clear with their squandered sitters vs Villa when Arsenal ended up drawing in the derby. I can't imagine Arsene will squander that same chance next weekend when City have an arguably similar task in Liverpool, especially since City play AFTER Arsenal and Arsene won't know before kick-off what result is enough to keep in stride.
and now with Walcott facing a longer lay-off, I feel the 'impending Sanchez rest' is further down the road than it was earlier, even if Ox and Ramsey are close to returning.
he will be rested when they get a few players back and fit. Maybe in 2-3 weeks time when walcott, ox and ramsey are fully up to speed again
if Arsenal go out of the CL then they'll be less of a need to rest
if they go in Europa, then more of a need haha
What's the Walcott news? :/
I have Sanchez and Mane and I reckon both of them won't start next gw 🙁 I also have Payet and Bellerin with Oxford as cover 😥
I would bet money that Sanchez starts vs West Brom. Not a chance in hell he doesn't. If he doesn't Wenger is a moron, and Wenger isn't a moron.
Did Mane get injured again ? . He played today
I think he's just worried he won't be back in time from internationals to start
So he will be rested??
Yeah he played today but isn't he usually rested after internationals?
Not as much as people make out on here...
It's quite possible . They play Madagascar again on the 17th and Southampton play on the 21st 🙁 . At least he is not injured
Mane next game in Senegal just 3 days before Soton match
Hmm that's not good 🙁
Mane was back and played a few hours ago. He even scored a goal.
He's my captain. Rest is more likely against Sunderland or Villa
he's my vice right now, at the moment I can't see past captaining Vardy.
Playing the worst defense in the league, on pens while his streak is live and will have the whole squad behind him trying to create for him.
now if he's still injured and doesn't play..
Thoughts on Ayew (C) vs Bournemouth at home?
Is this mad when I have KDB, Sanchez, Vardy, Mahrez, Pelle...???
Thanks
Not mad but its a punt
Thanks - Yeah I reakon so too - just not sure how much of a punt when I'm top of my league... Not convinced there's an out and out (C) choice though this week...
If your top mate..don't do it..stick with vardy Kane lukakku imo
3 shots in last 4 gameweeks and they were all in GW10
1 chance created in last 4 gameweeks
Looking to downgrade Payet to bench fodder to allow for Aguero. Any thoughts on the best midfielder under 5.0m for reliability and point potential?
5.3 I know but I just went Lanzini...
Not sure if posted but what a goal this was. Look on the top left hand corner as the goal goes in juhuuuuuuu
https://video.twimg.com/ext_tw_video/625047406841827328/pu/vid/640x360/8wPkSGTypdY-HYxN.mp4
Juhhuuuuuuuu
Hakan guy is amazing on Fifa too
I don't know much about him but that is some fk
He's some man for the free kicks...
Bring in Lukaku for Kane or for Pelle?
no aguero?
I'll bring him in a week after he starts a 90 minute game
Definitely for Pelle.
pelle 100%
Wouldn't sell Pelle this week.
100% for Pelle.
Wait a week then decide
Neither, but it's your team so go with your gut.
Butland McCarthy
Azpi Kolarov Bertrand Francis Richards
Sanchez KDB Tadic Maherz Westwood
Pelle Lukaku Vardy
1 FT, 4.3 itb
A) Azpi --> Rojo
B) Azpi + Pelle --> Rojo + Aguero (-4) Have exact money for that.
Suggestions?Current Team
Hennessey Butland
Bertie Rojo Bellerin Souare Simpson
Mane Payet* KDB Mahrez Sanchez
Lukaku Vardy Pelle
Which of these transfer would you do with 2FT
1) KDB + Payet ---> Ozil + 4.3 mid save 5.6mn in bank to get Aguero from Pelle next week
2) Payet --> 4.3mn and save FT and skip Ozil altogether but 0.8mn short of Aguero from Pelle
3) any other?Currently on 1
1
Can't do payet to ozil then? How short of that move are you?
I would be tempted by 2. Gives u 2ft rolling over and a chance to see what happens before getting in aguero. Sanchez to ozil could be an option to fund it
Sláinte, off to the drink house for the game!
May the Firminos be with you.I'll wait half an hour before I have my 1st of many tonight 🙂
Did you get in the bet finally ?
Enjoy! Strange that I've had no approach for Firmino in Fantrax...I expect you're resigned to the fact that no offer could represent a fair trade.
So, who have we all brought in for Payet eh? Any really leftfield picks?
Ozil roams about where he likes 😉
Nobody yet.
Tadic, but it's temporary. Seemed the most likely to double rise and he has a good fixture. Really I wanted Bolasie, but I need the extra 0.1m.
Never owned Payet...
Jealous. That was me until 2 weeks ago...
Right, home time. Hope I'm back on here on Monday, I will be anxious when I walk into the office...
Have a good weekend all!What's happened DL? Cuts at work?
They are rearranging the desks. He may longer be in the corner, hidden from view.
Ah. Bad business. If the worst happens, you need to make all your spreadsheets have a green and black background to confuse onlookers.
Good luck
Anyone know which players played for Liverpool in wolves friendly
Firminho and Coutinho vs Wolves I'm lead to believe
Didn't Firmino score 4 goals in a friendly at Melwood at the start of season? Wouldn't take these friendlies too seriously.
Will coutinho rise by 0.2m before next weekend?
If he gets enough transfers in.
Anyone considering Fellaini?
http://i.imgur.com/ZdxVizY.gifHello Bart.
😀
is pelle to lukaku too kneejerky this week?? I have Mane also
Yes. Confirmed.
So hold pelle for one more week??
I am.
Stoke will be a tough nut te crack, Lukaku could be the right move.
Has Coutinho finally become a good option?
He's been taking lots of inaccurate shots for a while but he seems to be finding the target under Klopp. I remember when Suarez used to be known for taking a huge amount of inaccurate shots, then suddenly it just clicked with him.
Coutinho or Benteke though?
🙂
Benteke has been a good option in the past already and will be in the future again, for sure.
Think a Pool mid/forward soon will be a good idea they seem to be set for a good run. Was thinking Henderson or Sturridge when they return.
Just not sure i'll ever fully be able to trust him..and that's an issue as i'll constantly be looking for an excuse to get him out. For that price, i think you need someone you're happy to fire and forget for a little bit. Ride the odd 2 pointer, then hopefully reap a decent points average. Given how often Cout's stats havent turned into points....i'm not sure i'm there yet with him.
But...at 8m, new manager and clearly a quality player...it's not the worst ideaThat's my problem with him. He'd need to go on quite some run before i'm convinced. Similar to the Ramsey situation a couple of seasons back!
I think Rambo is a slightly different proposition myself. Always gets in ridiculously good positions....so his 'shots'/'touches in box' etc always seem more effective.
The problem with just looking at Coutinho's stats is that they don't tell you about his positioning vs. defenders. Rambo just always seems to be in the right place.
I'm rambling.Never be afraid to ramble! You're right, that's why the position maps in the member's area are so good (when they load). If you order by shots on target you can see exactly where he takes the shots from. It doesn't show where the defenders were or how much pressure he was under but it still adds lots of valuable info.
Good advice. I havent done that before, so thanks
His recent production is good despite 'pool not really clicking bar the Chelsea game. Seems as good a bet as Mane who everyone seems to be in love with.
my transfer 2 weeks ago Coutinho > Mane !! fail !!
Ouch! ;( Oh well, some of us poor souls are still awaiting non-bench Barkley returns... we feel your pain.
I'm not comparing Suarez and Coutinho's ability by the way 🙂
Forca remembers
all i'm thinking is that if Liverpool get a fit striker playing regularly might help his numbers.
Also if he plays in the hole they tended to do well in Klopp's system when he was at Dortmund.
So 4 injured, 2 others on suspension tightrope, 2 further others on international duty a long way away and probably tired.
At this rate I'll just play Mahrez and Butland - though in fairness they have carried the team all season.
For the coming few weeks who to get?
A) Aguero
B) KaneThe wise move would be Kane, then have enough to switch to Kun. Wise is not always right though, but it is always wise.
I think we'll all end up with both.
But I think the best thing for you is to wait for the press conferences. If Aguero is announced fit to start, it has to be him.
A
Hmmm....just realised that my egg basket is looking very Arsenal, Man City and Leicester shaped...
*goes to double check fixturesYou should double check table and be pleased!
Mine too - I may end up with a front 7 drawn from only those sides.
I think double Arsenal and Man City is a great setup for the season. Those two teams are by far the best attacking sides.
Would you bench:
A) Mahrez (new)
B) Yaya (LIV)
C) Ayew (BOU)
?That's a tough one. Hmmm... you can't bench Yaya or Mahrez, so despite the "great" fixture (I don't think it's that great), bench Ayew.
I'm between B and C really, just got burned by benching Mahrez so I won't be doing that again for a while!
I've had Yaya for ages, he's not done that much, but guaranteed to get a pen and a FK if I bench him...
Not Mahrez. 50/50 on the other two because of Swansea's form. I suppose you have to play Yaya, really.
C.
Cheers, lads. Hopefully Aguero is passed fully fit and I can end this benching headache every week.
I'm in a similar situation and I agree with the points above - yet the only reason I haven't sold Ayew yet is the kind fixture run, so surely I have to play him vs. Bournemouth?
Bournemouth's last erm, 135 mins have been very good from a general footballing perspective, all that's missing is a goalscorer and a decent keeper. They are better than you might assume and Swans are struggling. Looks a home banker but I wouldn't be at all shocked if Cherries nicked it.
b
Think I'm going to bring in Ramsey for a -4, out goes Sadio.
Ramsey's injured!
Ramsey just scored for Wales!
Oh! What channel is it on?
Well, not exactly 'just': http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/33544105
Last month 🙂
He's 25% on FPL at the moment with a hammy injury. Is he playing against the Netherlands in an hour then?😆 I think I misread the news site. Yep, I'm only a month behind on that one.
Just checked - no they are without Ramsey still.
He's back... I think.
Why you getting rid of Mane?
Modi in london: mostly him being welcomed or many protesters? is it mostly due to siks against him for ingoring minorities....
He is kinda Anti Muslim....atleast thats whats projected...refrain from commenting on politics here....
i was just wandering what the mood was in London, as Im not in london atm, and bbc was portraying some form of protest, wandering how accurate it was as i have good friends from India, andn this site seems to have couple here
He is not anti - Muslim but he was blamed for the riots in Gujarat
I live in Wembley and the mood here is great, people love him - all cheers. (I got my grandparents tickets for Wembley)
Erm, both I guess? He has history but is now welcomed by UK Gov. Seems UK was 27th on his list of 'must go there' places. lol
Is it worth transferring out KDB for Ozil now if it helps to get Aguero next week?
Or Save FT and get Aguero by downgrading Mane for Deulof/Bolasie next GW??I'd keep KDB.
But isnt Ozil a better option for next 4 weeks? Form + Fixtures?
Yes but Kun is typically slow upon return so it might be KDB getting the points for a few more GWs...
Basically who will you prefer for next 4 GWs??
Ozil
or
KDB
That is the popular opinion here, but I believe KDB is the better FPL option, short term and long term.
Who will you prefer for next 4 GWs??
Ozil
or
KDBKDB.
Is Mane your 4th or 5th mid ?
I did. Planning on Kun Silva in next few weeks
I would definitely do the latter -- how much better is Mane than those other two?
Basically who will you prefer for next 4 GWs??
Ozil + Mane
or
KDB + DEulofeu
Azpilicueta and Williams are rotting on my backline, but is it madness to take a hit to remove them?
NOR BOU are unbelievable fixtures...I still have Azpi
SWA and CHE still on 2 CS from the whole season
I would keep both, either team could hit form instantlyI'm keeping both.
I expect a 9 pointer from Williams
Cheers for the replies -- I might rationalize holding them by telling myself that the international break will somewhat rectify the abomination that was their first 12 weeks.
Stick
Payet is going to drop 0.3 this gameweek isn't he?
How much has he dropped already?
0.1 but will probably drop again by Sunday night if the current rate of transfers continues. A further 5 days to drop again seems perfectly feasible.
Probably, sell him
I was hoping he would only drop the 0.2 and it wouldn't affect my future transfers.
The thing is I don't really want to take a hit to transfer him out to some cheapo then just bench them anyway.
Who will you prefer for next 4 GWs??
1) Ozil
or
2) KDB
I know Ozil has form + fixtures but I currently have KDB and fearing it will be too late to get Ozil next week at the rate his price is rising!
I probably won't have either.
No Ozil? 😯
1
I think that I am moving towards a double Citeh midfield. And Kolarov.
I have KDB and Kun. I think that might be enough for me...
City defense?
None
Kolarov KDB Aguero for me, with the option of downgrading KDB to Silva.
I'm hoping Kolarov has earned the LB spot in Clichy's absence. It may not go back to Clichy-rotation...Yaya, Raheem for me.
So am I.Didn't Pelle say that after the break he'd hope for rotation once people return from injury? Think he even said Sagna is a good rotator @LB if needed. The rotate is on so have cover.
Such a dilemma -- I want Silva asap but getting rid of KDB to do it feels a bit sideways.
Nah
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OK.
I may have Aguero, Silva and KDB! Just need to free up a bit more dosh before I can waste it like that.
Blimey, that sounds tasty!
I can't find a way to slot both KDB and Silva in myself:
Sanchez KDB Ozil Mahrez 4.3
Aguero Kane IglooAh, but you do have Kane. I'd have to go light up top with Aguero, Ighalo & Vardy.
Mahrez Silva KDB Sanchez Ozil
Aguero Vardy (Ighalo)and obviously a cheap defence
Ah, nice!
I could do Aguero Silva S Davis in for KDB Mane Pelle out, exact cash with Ighalo as my number 7 attacker. Tempting to not have any uniform color switch on the squad page as well...
Hector Bellerins one2eleven is very interesting
