| Player | Club | Factors | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No Change |  Raya Martin | ARS | C |
| No Change |  Pickford | EVE | B |
| Up |  Roefs | SUN | C |
| Up |  Henderson | CRY | C, Vs |
| Down |  Verbruggen | BHA | C |
| No Change |  Dubravka | BUR | B, £ |
| Player | Club | Factors | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Up |  Gabriel Magalhães | ARS | A |
| Up |  Chalobah | CHE | C, Vs |
| No Change |  Mukiele | SUN | B, £ |
| Up |  Lacroix | CRY | B, Vs |
| Up |  Tarkowski | EVE | A |
| No Change |  Cash | AVL | B |
| Down |  van Hecke | BHA | C |
| Up |  Senesi | BOU | C |
| No Change |  van Dijk | LIV | B |
| No Change |  Andersen | FUL | C |
| Player | Club | Factors | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No Change |  Saka | ARS | B |
| Up |  Bruno Fernandes | MUN | A |
| Up |  Fernández | CHE | B, Vs |
| No Change |  Rogers | AVL | C |
| Down |  Foden | MCI | C |
| No Change |  Semenyo | MCI | B |
| No Change |  Bruno Guimarães | NEW | A |
| No Change |  Wirtz | LIV | A |
| Up |  Wilson | FUL | B |
| Up |  Mitoma | BHA | B |
| No Change |  Anderson | NFO | B, £ |
| Player | Club | Factors | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No Change |  Haaland | MCI | C |
| No Change |  Ekitiké | LIV | C |
| No Change |  Watkins | AVL | A |
| Up |  Thiago | BRE | A |
| No Change |  Calvert-Lewin | LEE | B |
| Down |  Bowen | WHU | C |
Paul Our first members article of the week delves into the Gameweek 13 data this evening. We assess the downturn in form of a trio of premium midfielders, as Alexis Sanchez, Kevin De Bruyne and Eden Hazard’s displays arrive under our radar. Harry Kane and Roberto Firmino’s weekend showings are also analysed, whilst we take a look at Bournemouth’s midfield improvement since Eddie Howe switched tactics in Gameweek 11.
How am I looking?
Butland
Dann Moreno Bellerin
Barkley Firmino Sanchez Ozil
Lukaku(vc) Vardy Kane(c)
McCarthy... Mane_Francis_Fonte
0 FT
0.7 ITB
Good to go.
Very nais.
Nice mate. Any hits?
Nope 🙂
Hoping Aguero stays quiet for the next few. How's your team shaping up?
when did you get firmino in slamdog? can i ask why you chose him over cout?
1. Scored many goals and had nice stats at Hoffenheim over the course of a couple of seasons, not just one.
2014/2015 Hoffenheim GB 33 2918 7 10 5 - 2.9 72.7 2.3 5 7.79
2013/2014 Hoffenheim GB 33 2919 16 11 5 - 2.8 74.7 2.2 9 7.94
2012/2013 Hoffenheim GB 29(4) 2491 5 2 9 - 2 72.2 1 1 7.21
2011/2012 Hoffenheim GB 26(4) 2210 7 1 4 - 2.1 78.5 1.3 5 7.47
2. Coutinho is a very frustrating player to own that takes a lot of shots Outside the Box. I like him as a player a lot but not really in FPL perspective.
3. Firmino looked amazing vs. City and I feel like Klopp can't drop him at least for the next few games. I feel like he needs to continue performing well in order to nail down a spot in that starting 11 now that Sturridge and Benteke are back.
It's obviously a risk but I feel it's one I'm willing to take.
thanks for the insight mate. I have gotten him as well earlier today so I hope you are onto something there. It is risky but it's a fun risk, and especially over the next few it could play dividends and be a nice differential. Cheers mate and goodluck! Gooooo firminhoooooo!
Like a Canadian lasgne
Thought Aguero would have risen again by now.
Probably 50/50 split with Kane
Yeah was 66 vs 69k yesterday I think. Even split
No point having 2 City heavies Aguero + KDB for the upcoming difficult run of fixtures, especially as MCI is not on form attacking wise.
What has Kevin De Bruyne done wrong apart from blank the last two gameweeks? He was Manchester City's best player in their loss to Liverpool. He's absolute class. Are people having to lose faith in him because they need cash for Kane/Lukaku/Aguero?
more likely the latter. KDB > Ozil/Barkley and Pelle > Aguero seems quite straightforward.
yes now with those 3 firing funds are needed, and although kdb might still be a good pick, is he worth it over those forwards? Atm it doesn't seem so.
Probably for Kun cash. He's the easier one to downgrade over Sanchez
Aguero cash, and also the fact that there are choices for much cheaper mids who has nice fixtures and on form. Ozil or Countinho or the Everton boys. Not to mention the bandwagons of the sub 6 mil mids for 5th spot like Lingard Alli or Lanzini.
Yes. Had to downgrade either KDB or Sanchez.
The argument against De Bruyne, whilst owning Kun, is that for 10m+ you want a captain option, but any game that would be worth captaining a City player you wouldn't look past Aguero. He's an unnecessary luxury while Aguero is in your team and you'd most likely be better off spending that money elsewhere.
- KDB owner and lover
😉
So true. I want to pull the trigger so bad. But the KDB love is still strong in me.
Good points. I still see him as likely to be a very consistent source of points over the entire season. Guess I'll look a bit silly if he starts getting benched when Silva is back...
*rotated
He's City's record signing, he's nailed. Question is whether you want to pay £10.5m for Hazard-type production but without pens. He creates a lot, but assists are worth less and he's been shooting less lately.
No way hes getting benched. Its Navas who has to go when Silva is back.
Good analysis of the decision making thought process for many managers Sinik.
JK pointed me in the right direction 🙂
Your ticker for Everton worries me to captain Lukaku.
Shots on Target still need to be saved and Bournemouth keepers are not proving very adept at that so far.
Yea, I remembered your keepers post did show that.
No point having 2 City heavies Aguero + KDB for the upcoming difficult run of fixtures, especially as MCI is not on form attacking wise.
Thanks all, good discussion. Everyone agrees he's class, but maybe too much of an FPL luxury. I can't let go just yet....
Would you do the following for a hit?
KDB and Perez out
Willian and Aguero/Kane in
No
I would
Charles Barkley just said he'd bet Kenny Smith a million dollars the Lakers won't win 😆
Is Nyom a good option short to long term instead of Williams? Looking at him as my next week transfer? @ 4.6
Hes on 4 yellow card. Get another watford def?
He's not been great recently, small chance he'll get dropped. Ake is the best option, been brilliant in recent weeks. Don't be fooled by his benching the other day, he'd played 180 minutes for the Holland u21s and was superb when he came on at HT
Thanks great help
Sanchez tyres they just don't burn out.
Would these be good transfers for after the weekend? Would be a -8.
Cech > Hennessey
KDB > 6.7 (Lanzini, Deulofeu, Bolasie)
Vardy > Kun
This would give me
Gomes / Hennessey
Smalling / Ward / Rose / Moreno / Dawson
Sanchez / Ozil / Mahrez / 6.7 / Wanyama
Kane / Kun / Lukaku
If you do KDB to Alli you can keep Cech
Good spot!
Is tripling up on Spurs a good idea?
I suggest getting rid of Rose, unles you really like him.
Why get rid of him? Great potential attacking returns as well as some CS's too
I never owned him. Just think there are better options if you dont want to triple spurs.
Fair enough. Thanks for the input 🙂
I know the
Kun Kane Lukaku
front line looks, and is, prob the best around but it really compromises the rest of the team
Imo you have to decide Kane OR Lukaku and put them with Vardy and Kun
Even if I did Kane > Kun I would still have to downgrade KDB to a 7.6
Thats the front 3 i want. I just cant get rid of KDB just yet or Vardy
Or no Aguero, pick the 3 in form strikers
This is another option. I just know i want Aguero and can do it this week for free with 2 moves. Just doing it now is easy for me, understand your point though totally
That's why i'm waiting until after the weekend. Giving him CPL and Southampton to get his form back.
Another reason is that I don't want to wait too long otherwise i'll be priced out a lot more.
There's also Pelligrinis comments that he wasn't ready for 3 games in a week yet
That too, also why I didn't get him last week or this week.
Begovic Hennessey
Walker Bellerin Dawson Simpson Moreno
de Bruyne Ozil Mane Deulofeu Wanyama
Vardy Lukaku Kane
4.8 ITB.
The team sucks, doesn't it?
Mane to Barkely? Or sanchez if you can afford it
Wanyama to Lanzini or Alli
Walker to Kolarov
Upgrading Wanyama gives benching headache. Mane has this big haul incoming, Lolarov lolling me since the start of season, every time I get him he blanks. But I will most probably upgrade Mane, thanks, he was good for me until all the bitches on here started getting him in around GW 8.
On a WC?
No. Used it GW 3.
Hey guys. Any changes needed?
Myhill
Bellerin-Kolarov-Moreno (Ward, VVD)
Mahrez-Ozil-Sanchez-KDB (Deuofeu)
Lukaku-Kane-Vardy
1FT, 1.1 ITB
Does anyone here do NBA Fantasy? If so, whats the best website?
Cheers
I do. In the Yahoo competition. Not sure which is the better one though.
I know Nabil, Lebron, & BillyGilmore are in a league so try asking them.
yahoo.
we have an FFS league that's been running for 3 years. if you're interested in joining next season shoot me an e-mail at leoseisei@yahoo.com.
My team is so crap haha.
Anyone with knowledge in regards of Stanisla's role at BOU? Is he a starter? Was he injured earlier in the season? Considering him as the perfect 5th mid given he is a starter. Cheers 🙂
He my transfer in tomorrow (after Kuns Europe game) to enable Pelle to Kun. Seems to have the starting spot for now
No love for Alli?
He's a bit too expensive for some folk. He'll likely be my 5th, particularly if he keeps that advanced role.
Suspended this weekend so it'll keep
Really only 4.9? For a mid playing in the hole for now, seems reasonable.
I agree. Some budgets are stretched tighter/other players want easy decisions re benching headaches etc.
I think he's more of a starter now they've had so many long term injuries.
Dreadful player
Thx guys
He likely will lose his spot once Pugh is back. Splurge on the extra 0.2 and get Gosling.
I bought him in this week for KDB 🙂 to fund for Aguero
Mane has scored vs Chelsea and Liverpool, chances that he scores vs City?
Low although I am still playing him
Ozil vs Coutinho from nwxt week to Jan WC, thought?
Ozil IMO
Ozil for me
any reason
Coutinho too inconsistent
New manager now, more attacking side, better support, I wouldn't be so fast to say he's inconsistent under Klopp.
Until January I think he might be. I'm a Liverpool fan so I want to see him scoring week in week out, but I honestly don't think it'll happen.
He could potentially become a rotation risk too when Hendo, Studge and Benteke are fully fit.
I hope none of the above happens though and he is scoring every week.
You know he'll go a month without getting amt attacking points and you'll kick yourself. Jumping on this bandwagon too late.
Could be. Willing to take the risk though
He's still central to everything Pool do though, I can't fathom how he'll be rotated tbh, he's easily the teams best playmaker. There's a lot of goals to be had with these fixtures, with Hendo back soon & hopefully Sturridge/Benteke fit, this could be one of the best attacking assets to invest in now & through the festive period. Coutinho's creative stat have been great recently, either him or Firm are great picks imo.
I agree. I don't know why though but I feel like he could be rotated with Firmino every now and then
Jan WC?? you not saving for DGWs?
Probably doesn't realise it's not a Jan-mandated WC
firmino
Ozil
Brought in Aguero for a hit. It would be criminal not to hand him the armband. Or is Sanchez or Lukaku a better bet? Otherwise, am I good to go?
Myhill
Kolorov, Bellerin, Alderweireld
Barkley, KDB, Sanchez, Mahrez
Vardy, Aguero (C), Lukaku
Gomes; Williams, Simpson, Westwood
Eh, I guess you have to go Aguero, but Sanchez haul in the UCL is teasing.
yeah... also, have a myhill/gomes sized headache this week.
I also brought in Aguero for a hit but I'm not captaining him. Don't captain someone just because you took a hit to get them, pick the player you think will score best. I don't think that's Aguero with this week. Both Sanchez and Lukaku are better choices imo.
Would you rather have
A) vardy + ighalo + firmino /coutinho
B) lukaku + ighalo + sterling
C) lukaku + vardy + sterling (-4)
any chance of igahlo, lukaku and firmino/coutinho? or would that take another -4?
Would be just the one -4
then i'd do that
I like B the most here, Zan. Though the trifecta would be Lukaku, Ighalo, Firm for me, but you probably can't do that.
I can would basically be b with sterling > firmno for a hit
Ah, I assumed it'd be a -8. Yeah, although it's definitely a risky play going without neither Agüero nor one of the City mids. Tbh, I'd consider that move, Pool have turned a new page & their fixtures are grand.
Don't understand why C needs a hit.
I have sterling, vardy and ighalo already. Cant afford ighalo > lukaku without trading down my 5th mf who i have not put here as adds a 4th dimension. Can also trade down sterling to a 7.1
Ah... That's right. I prefer B.
GTG? Captain?
Butland
Bellerin, Smalling, Moreno
Sanchez (vc), Mahrez, Willian, Barkley
Lukaku, Aguero (c), Vardy
Subs: Mc, Ayew, Richards, Cedric
Captain Lukaku.
Looks good to go
thanks
Very similar..
Begovic
Bellerin. Dann. Moreno
Sanchez. Mahrez. Ozil. Silva
Lukaku(v). Aguero (c) Vardy
McCarthy. Pieters. Anya. Huth
Nice. I need to downgrade one of my mid'er and probably smalling to get Kane OR Ozil. But for now I'm happy with my current team.
Looks nice.
Captain choice of Aguero is not crazy, but I'll probably go with Lukaku or Sanchez.
Who to play this w/e...?
Ayew away to Liv or Mane away to City.?
Mane right?
Mane yea
I would play Mane over Ayew (if I had Mane).
I'm benching Ayew and playing Mahrez, Ighalo and Bolasie, if that helps .
Play Ayew!
I hate my degree. Like I actually hate it.
Anyone else in the same boat?
No sympathy in the dz tonight then lol
The only reason I'm even on here at 5 in the morning is to avoid doing an essay
is it a degree in thuganomics
got a masters in that years ago
I was a dual major of mechanical engineering and economics but hated the engineering. Dropped it partway through for psychology and finished that one in a year with some heavy-duty summer school and enjoyed it much more.
Now work in market research analytics and have worked closely with the likes of Nike, Chase, Home Depot, Target, Converse, and Gap.
Engineering/sciences/maths look absolutely horrible, everyone I know who does them seems to find it really hard. Is it easy to switch subjects in America? I'm an English student but psychology/philosophy seems a lot more appealing at the moment, not that I'll ever get the chance to change.
Take your mathematical aptitude and look into the financial sector. Lots of money to be made, and at least there even if you don't enjoy your work, you'll make enough money that you can venture off on your own earlier than may be possible otherwise.
Reeeeaaally don't wanna do that. Alarm bells start ringing whenever someone mentions the finance. Not that I necessarily have overbearing moral issues with it, I just know I would hate it, and can't do something I would hate. My work ethic is terrible now doing a subject I 'enjoy', so I dread to think how disaffected I would be working in a bank or something.
Marketing sounds decent though. I've been looking at some advertising internships, which might be tolerable
If you enjoy the subjective element more than the objective one then definitely give advertising a look!
Any bookies offering odds on an Aguero muscular injury tonight?
C'mon mate. Even bookies can't give it away!
he wont play today
Joking aside, this.
At least he won't start. He might be on the bench and get a quick 20 to build fitness. Bony still out I believe.
City only need a draw dont they? I think Pelle would play 5 midfield with Sterlung up top to counter attack
City need a draw to be in control going into MD6. With a win they seal 1st tomorrow.
Butland (Ruddy)
Cedric Azpi Kolarov (Nyom, Huth)
Ozil, Sanchez, KDB, Mahrez (Wanyama)
Pelle, Vardy, Lukaku
2FT, 0.8 ITB.
Pelle, KDB -> Aguero, Deulofeu
G2G?
Yeah, just missing a big Harry Kane.
Hoping to get Harry Kane somehow,
Bellerin or Monreal??
Belly
nyom or cathcart?? 🙂
Coutinho has play 5 EPL games under Klopp era, scored 4 goals + 1 assist in 5 games (4 games if first game vs Spurs excluded) and and people still saying he is inconsistent?
He really is. The inconsistent will show when he blanks 8 of the next 11
he scored 5 goals all season last year, when Klopp arrived, he scored 4 goals in 4 games, something must be changed here
The guy has been a footballer his whole professional life.
Do you truly think his shooting has gone from dreadful to sublime in a month?
It's a great spell of form at the moment. Let's see if it becomes more.
he is still young, he is improving, and the system must be changed too, donnt know what Klopp said with him.
Look at Lukaku too, dont let the past affect your opinion
The number of shots he had under Rodgers was extremely high too.
You think Klopp has said 'said' something to him and transformed a key technical ability? Delusional tbh.
Lukaku has done it before, for a West Brom inferior to this Everton side and at a younger age. Bad year last year was the exception. Poor example.
It is possible though that Rodgers gave him free reign to shoot from wherever and Klopp has forced him to be more intelligent in his selection.
Very possible.
I would some geek to heat map the shots with both managers.
Volunteers?!?!
*played
Minuscule sample size.
Let's exclude the game against Spurs because he didn't score or assist. Lol.
first game in charge, it is fair to exclude
Comparing his time under Klopp to that under Rodgers, his shot accuracy has doubled, his conversion has risen from 3% to 23% and he's created more chances (in fewer games).
Something definitely in the water.
Obviously the conversion is probably the one that should be ignored given his form but in general this may be the Klopp-effect
Yeah, I just find that hard to believe. He's probably had him on the training field for approx 15 days. Improving players is a much slower business than that.
It's not irrelevant but I'd say there's definitely an element of form in this. Greater responsibility to take on the mantle with no Sturridge/Tekkers.
Perfect storm of a few factors.
I just don't see him becoming Lampard overnight. I realise you're not saying that btw, but based on three games, I will not get too excited.
Hope he puts in another 10 for the season because he's easy to enjoy in general!
The thing is he has the overall ability, just poor finishing. So perhaps it's a mental thing as he's a clever player. That being said, comparing the two periods, he's shooting from outside of the box just as often haha
One to monitor for sure. Think Eriksen is a better option atm.
Agree with everything above.
Not sure if the Warriors are just that unstoppable (last couple games would suggest they have weaknesses) or the Lakers are just THAT bad.
Both. This Warriors team is just absurd and the Lakers are absolutely woeful.
I've only been a Warriors fan about 6 years (ever since I went to college in the bay) and this is a joy to behold. Can't even imagine how the lifelong fans feel!
Howard
Bellerin Kolarov Rojo
Mahrez - Ozil - Sanchez(c) - KDB
Lukaku - Kane - Vardy
Mccarthy Westwood Francis Targett
What changes would you suggest ..
hows this for a doozy. would you rather have A or B over the xmas period.
A) Coutinho and Simpson
B) Firmino and Ward
A
A) Coutinho and Simpson
Mane holders - holding or selling?
Will have to take a hit to sell, so I'll be saving. Also has Villa at home after this GW
Holding, will reassess after his brace against Villa.
holding
Yep keeping for now, selling after Villa
G2G for this week? 1 FT made, Wijnaldum to Barkley.
Lloris
Bellerin | Smalling | Dawson
Sanchez | Ozil | Barkley | Mane
Kane | Lukaku | Ighalo
(McCarthy - Mahrez - Sagna - Bertrand)
yes
You must have 3 or 4m itb surely
Thoughts on my current team?
Any Changes needed? 1.0ITB 0FT
Butland
Kolarov-Rojo-Toby
Sanchez-Ozil-Mahrez-Mane
Aguero-Vardy-Lukaku
Bench-McCarthy-Dawson-Ward-Stanislas
Looks to be a very strong side, g2g
Standard and nice
Kolarov should have gone weeks ago mind u
Bellerin or Zouma or Dann
Kolarov's averaging 4 points a game in his last 4 and that's with a missed penalty.
Sound for now, Mane would have ? over him for me
Thinking of doing Mane > Coutinho for a hit
so if i dont use one wildcard before 28th december....will it expire or will i get 2 wildcards after 28th december
Expires
damn thanks man,i wasnt clear about the new rules
Dont like this new system of expiring wildcard. Basically forces everyone to use it early on. Those that keep lose much of the advantage as it dissapears.
If i had one now, would only change one or two players
Hey Trigger, now that Kompany is out are you keeping Mane?? Also who were you thinking of replacing him for a hit??
Will be keeping Mane for the next two, more than likely.
Wont be any hits this week, as long as no injuries.
