We roll out the first in a series of members articles analysing players per position over their previous four matches. Tottenham, Arsenal and Liverpool’s full-backs arrive on our radar, whilst we also look to the defensive improvements by Norwich and Newcastle before assessing the contrasting recent displays of both Manchester sides.
Dawson or Williams out for Ivan punt?
Yes
Williams and maybe Apz
Who is your captain this week? I am going with Payet. You?
I suspect it might be Sánchez.
Not on a long haul a couple of days before?
He tends to score well after international breaks. Only blank is WBA and he was close that match
Doos not going Payet..? Hmmmm... I might reconsider it then too
His returns are little
Willian or Kane
Kane is okay but I am chasing
Loving the amount of DGW33 Wildcard posts occurring at the moment, feels like its only a few days until we arrive at a consensus of the 'perfect team'. At least until the international week decimates it through injuries and we start again
My latest draft is below, zero in the bank so I imagine there'd have to be some change to it nearer the time:
Migs-Eliot
Bell-Fuchs-Sakho-Rojo-Olsson
Ozil-Firmino-Payet-Mahrez-Wijnaldum
Kun-Lukaku-Welbeck
Any opinions welcome, feel free to rip it apart.
Fuchs to Simpson and Welbeck to Martial I think. Maybe Olsson to Gabriel too
Fuchs I have already, and has been an absolute rock in my team since I was recommended him on here by Jazz, if I remember. I'm not sure about martial, I want my strikers to be playing as a striker rather than on the wing. Will defo consider the Olsson to Gabriel though, if I decide against Welbeck.
Fair enough. Welbeck to Lukaku perhaps with changes elsewhere. I'm worried about welbecks minutes
Rashford is better as he plays lone striker
Mahrez to Milner and thank me after a month or so
I just don't feel happy getting rid of Mahrez for Milner, I can't do it. We've been through too much together, me and Riyad.
Sometimes we just have to say good bye
Ozil Kun to Welbeck and Sanchez. Punt hard or go home
Already have welbeck in my team man, no way I'm getting rid of Aggy. And Sanchez has burned me too many times this season, been a right troll.
Studge I mean
Welbeck I reckon is a punt, hardly guaranteed the 180 mins. Sturridge is too expensive a gamble in my book,so Aguero is in my side till I trans him out for Costa at GW36/37. He plays in GW35 and has a good fixture in GW33 too. What's not to like?
Away games and poo team form
Plus CL games. Poor with Bony in the team. Defence decimated. Silva playing through the pain barrier which isn't ideal.
Only plus is KDB possibly returning.
He has also looked a bit unlike himself. Demotivated, dropping deep, trying to provide cover, playing as a target man holding the ball up.
There are 3 reasons to keep him for me. History, fear and penalties.I mean crosses instead of cover. Brainfreeze I suppose.
Who to start next GW?
Ali (away to Liverpool) - Great away form
Lingard (Home to Everton) - Playing well and Toffees cannot defend to save their lives
Start the better player, Alli.
Damn. That 4 shots on target player was my dirty little secret for the DGW's. I brought him in last week. A bit iffy at the back though...
DDG + Elliot or Cech + Robles from GW32 onwards?
DDG and Elliot
Any reason why?
The only fixture that combo is better is during DGW37 where DDG > Robles.
Cech seems like a more reliable source of points for the other weeks compared to DDG (and Elliot on GW35)That's the combo I'm using. De gea nailed for United's nice fixtures. Eliot cheap and could get a clean sheet in gw34. I'll then get rid of him for Kasper in 35 and play DDG the remaining weeks
Ah I see, if you do have a FT to burn for Kasper, that's a solid plan
Injuries permitting that's the plan
Cech + Gomes
My first choice but cant find the budget sadly.
Unless I downgrade Fuchs -> Morgan to upgrade Robles -> Gomes?
DDG + Elliot
Doesn't inspire confidence for Utd's DGW.
No, indeed. Having seen them, don't want any.
It's a concern indeed. Just the fixtures really...
Speaking as a United fan, it's a miracle that we're still in contention for the top four at all.
Is This front 8 good for AOA?
Payet / Mahrez /Alli/Siggy Smalls/Traore
Bit worried on Traores mins
International breaks make me want to self harm
Deep breath, Bubz. 🙂
Have a cup of tea. Does wonders.
wc has that effect on me
Studge not Welbz
WC or go with these dgwk players for a -4.
Elliot, Bellerin, Smalling, Cresswell, Payet, Ozil, Aguero, Lukaku.
I have to WC really don't I?depending if you have any other fillers from decent SGW team (Leicester and/or Tottenham)
Huth, Mahrez, Alli, Kane.
Standard.If no BB it seems like you're all set.
You have enough DGW to justify not WCing
Ended up with Simpson, Fuchs, Mahrez, Alli, Kane in my WC team. Is that a bad thing?
If you're happy that they'll outscore the DGW alternatives, not a bad thing at all.
My only consideration is Janmaat vs Fuchs.
And Antonio / Lanzini vs Alli, especially if Everton plays on GW35.As a Newcastle fan and a Fuchs fan, there's no contest there. We've looked tighter under rafa, but that's not saying much. Our defence is easier to open than a packet of Kettle chips.
Lanzini could be a shout mind, and I expect that'd give you a fair bit of cash. Antonio's been playing right back recently as well which lessens his appeal.
Reckon Tomkins / Byran should be back this GW so ANtonio will slot back to right wing.
But yeah Lanzini (and Robles to Elliot) allow me to upgrade Rojo -> Smalling which has it appeal. Although all depending on Everton reschedule.
Cheers bud. Seems like sticking with the baps king. THe appeal of Janmaat is ofc his DGW and he's so forward at times. So it's exciting especially with 2 home games.
But ofcourse CS are bread and butter of defenders
No. Mostly sound choices.
Cheers Doos.
Lanzini vs Alli, who's your pick? 😉Lanzini. DGW x 2.
Also, I have Eriksen, so I am a bit biased.
Surely Willian is one to get, right? I need 1 week punt.
Elliot (nor)
Bellerin (WAT) Fuchs (SOU) PVA (WBA)
Ozil (WAT) Mahrez (SOU) Arnie (SWA) Alli (liv)
Aguero (bou) Vardy (SOU) Kane (liv)
Lloris (liv) Siggy (stk) Wolly (SWA) Daniels (MCI)I reckon you're good to go there, surely? Who would you replace?
Siggy, and bench one of Vardy, Mahrez and Alli. Using WC in GW 33, so want some punt. Would probably captain Willian if I get him.
If you're going for a punt then, go for Payet. Crystal Palace have been dreadful recently.
I feel he will be in points, but his ownership is pretty high. 😀
Wollscheid should be in there I think for PVA
Fair enough. Just hope for some attacking returns from PVA
Sturridge with another 3 weeks training under his belt could be one to keep an eye on.
Unless he snaps his neck playing FIFA or such like.Too many games to be played in such a short space of time, surely?
🙂
Who are you keeping for the DGW?
Mahrez only. And that's not 100% sure.
He's the one I'm most likely to keep too, simply because he fits in so easily. That said, Kane seems like the one who could potentially do the most damage to non-owners. It's just that he takes up a lot of cash and a valuable striker spot....
Yeah, and those with DGW could match up Kane's points. If only Studge stays fit...
Anyway, I'll most likely keep Mahrez on WC in 33, but will sell him for someone with DGW before GW 34.
From SGW players, obviously. Mahrez, Kane, both or someone else?
Alli, Mahrez & Huth.
Kane is 50/50
Fuchs for free fonus
Does he get faps and fps too?
I think there's value to be had in Lei defence, fancy them over Everton, WBA and WAT double
No one. NO ONE.
no one
Alli will not dissapoint at least
Thoughts on a wc team for 32
Adrian, Elliot
Bellerin, Fuchs, Sakho, Olsson, Simpson
Ozil, Firmino, Payet, Mahrez, Sanchez
Aguero, Kane, Rashford
Kane would become Lukuku most likely for double. Stand to loose 0.2 on this
Only worry would be Rashford with Rooney so close to returning, other than that it is a powerhouse midfield with Bellerin/Aguero/Kane.
Im still unsure about losing Kane personally but the team looks good, maybe dont double up on Leicester defence and swap Fuchs to Rojo? United have great double fixtures for defence returns.I'm not too fussed going in with Rashford. It's a punt. Rojo could be an option, same as Darmien, he gets the odd Bonus
He's a great enabler! Prefer Rojo, Darmian seems to be getting subbed off earlier, Rojo seems to get rubbed just after getting his clean sheet points.
Haha subbed, not rubbed!
Both seem to get took off aslong as they get the points first ha
Two questions please:
A) Would you WC in 33 this team:
Schmeichel
Dawson / Williams / Wolly
Mahrez / Sanchez / Payet / Siggy
Aguero / Kane / Lukaku
Elliot / Alli / VVD / Moreno - £0.1m banked
Hypnos has just pointed out that i could get 8-9 DGW'ers. Was all set on WC33/BB34 that i didnt even consider any other option but on a WC i would be making 8 changes including completely re-doing the defence/
B) If YES to WC33 then i have 2 FT's and love a punt or two:
Really wanting Ivan for Villa as he is back to goal scoring position (maybe even captain material) but would need to get rid of Siggy or Alli in the process for a £5-6.3m mid - was eyeing up Traore but his lack of starts isnt comforting...
Are there any more obvious transfers that could pay off?I too am blessed with two frees this week for some punts but I'm weighing up a wildcard. Team is not too bad for this week after your suggested transfers
Thanks Mikess, going into the doubles without 11-15 double players just seems a bit silly when you have a WC at hand, then again you may end up screwing up your team and have no way to fix it for the last 4 GWs
I think if you keep Kane and Mahrez, along with a hatful or Pool, Arsenal and City stars your not in a bad place for the final weeks
Definately food for thought, not sure what to go for now haha
Maybe Lanzini/Antonia is a better pick than Traore? Even solidifies them into my WC33 team in case of any price rises.
Maybe. Traore is dangerous punt
OMG! Next Monday both Portsmouth and Wigan are live on TV. 😀
My favourite teams in League 2 and League 1.Is De Gea, Cresswell, Smalling, Payet & Lukaku far too much to bring in on a WC given that they all blank in gwk 35?
Perfect
you just need to sell one of the 4 outfielders in GW35No need to worry about De Gea your backup should cover
DDG, Migs, Robles, Cech, Elliott
Kos, Bellerin, Gabriel, Smalling, Rojo, Sakho, Moreno, Cresswell, Reid, Fuchs, Huth, Simpson
Ozil, Sanchez, Payet, Lanzini, Antonio, Lingard, Alli, Mahrez. Firmino, Coutinho, Milner, Wijnaldum
Aguero, Kane, Lukaku, Martial, Rashford, Deeney, Ighalo, Welbeck, Sturridge
Right think that's my team sorted. All GW34 essentials coveredMissed Olsson off ha
can't have them all 😉
OMGOMGOMG! There is a Premier League on 31st December. 😀
Waiting for FPL to update rank instead of celebrating New Year 😀
What the hell are you on about now?
Chair.
Was looking for this season's Championship play offs and found out that. 😀Jeezo,
Just woke up & refreshed page.
I read that and jumped up to check calendar - thought I'd turned into Rip Van Winkel..!!!!Marco van Ginkel*
😆
Close, but not quite.
Just because Championship is playing NYE doesn't mean Premier League will. New Year's Day is more traditional
Surely Wellbeck has to start both games in DGW and play at least 140 mins. He is their in form striker and they need to win. 3 days then 2 days to rest up as well. i think he will play both.
The man united numbers probably skewed by those million shots man city took
Who to replace Hart with?
Courtois
Is CBJ a viable DGW option once he's back from injury, so cheap and United defence seems essential...?
No - more competition for places now
So basically, everyone that WC's will have 12 dgwk players + Leicster defender, Mahrez & Alli?
I think i'm keeping cash itb to do Lukaku -> Kane in gwk 35.
I think I'll do Kane -> Lukaku GW35 if that's when their fixture lands 🙂
Mine will have 13 or 14
Mahrez for sure, not sure on Leicester defender yetI will have 15.
15 for me.
lets avvv etttt
I think I'll go 15 too.
Go big or go home is my thinking.
I'd love to bust the scoreboard in gw34.There will be many discussions & arguments as to why 15 is crazy on here over the next 2 weeks.
Then there will be a scoutcast and a flurry of panic posts and advice.
I reckon 90%+ on here will go 15 by the the time GW arrives.
It's the gift of the new chip system.what you thinking of going with atm gnu
I'm all over the 15 option.
You?15 mate, was more wondering if you have an idea of who you are thinking of going with?
Ok gottcha.
Rough draft
Elliot & Migs/DdG/ Willy
Bellerin, Rojo/Utd def Sakho/Cyne Citydef Liv/City/Utd/Janmatt
Sanchez Ozil Payet Firmino/Coutinho/Llalana Lingard/Barkely
Aguero Lukaku Deeney.
Liv, City, Utd defence basically.
What's your thoughts?
we meet DGW37 in 'Wigan' btw. 🙂atm. my draft is currently
migs. ddg
gabriel. clichy. smalling. lascelles. a.n.other
Sanchez. Antonio. Lingard. Coutinho. Firm/lallana
aguero. lukaku. wellbeckWay to go. 🙂
I'm surprised your TV is over 5m less than mine. 😯
Didn't think mine was overly high!
Antonio is definetley an option, I haven't ruled him out yet and almost hoping Giroud can sneak back in the starting 11.
Lascelles?yeah mate. just needed someone to make up the 11, hes cheap and I think they might sneak 1 cleanie
for me the biggest one is Mahrez
7.2 PPG for 6.5 (which is his cost in my team)
do you really think Milner in 2 games can match him?im sure it hasnt been anywhere near that recently, from when I last checked both his and Vardys goalscoring had tailed off hugely in the last 14 games
He is the 'big' question.
With a final 3 fixtures of ManU (a) Eve (h) Che (a) with the league at stake I may have been having a punt elsewhere.
I'd have played safe if no DGW's but 2 in the final 5 GW's is a big gamechanger for me.
Milner in theory starts the GW on 4 pts with games against Bournemouth & Everton - why not?
For the record, Milner hasn't been in my plans at any stage thus far.
I will have 15
Third striker to with kun and harry?
I am shifting luka as i can see eve fading badly
Would pelle be too punty?I have Aguero-Kane-Deeney but that's because I needed funds.
If I had the money, I would definitely bring PelleInteresting slamdog-pelle when he scores seems to score heavy
Nope, he's pretty streaky. Southampton as a whole are in fact.
Unpredictable agreed
Leicester or WBA
