Gareth Bale saves the gameweek, as Tottenham’s 2-0 win draws things to a close. Time for us to round things up, rummaging through the Opta data to pick out the statistics that matter, taking a punt at the Fantasy Premier League bonus points along the way…
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Dhoni to save India. Gut feeling.
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What would you suggest I do with 1 FT this week?
Westwood (Ruddy)
Jones Enrique BAE (Simpson Brown)
Silva Nani Bale Ramsey (Allen)
RVP Ade Sturridge
I think Ramsey is my weakest link but, with QPR at home and no other great options at that price, I might give him one more week.Open Controls
Probably save the transfer for next week.
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he only got 20 mins today, reckon he's pretty much guaranteed to start vs QPR I'd leave him in. Maybe use 2 frees next week to get some Everton coverage for DGW (Jags, Osman or Donovan) Beyond that I don't see too much wrong, I'd lose at least 1 of those keepers, but I'd wait till you wc to do that.
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Cup game tied pre-bonus, with the same goals scored. Looks lik it may come down to goals conceded, so I think Moses might f*ck me! Do they count goals conceded for your whole team?
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1FT........Jevans > BAE or Ba > Sturridge?
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Tough one, think I'd do Jevans > BAE. Ba has as good a chance as Sturridge of scoring this gameweek. Jevans is supposedly out and I'd fancy another Spurs cleanie against the Swans.
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2FTs, team linked. Thinking of pulling trigger on Drenthe + Evans -----> Bale + Shotton based on advice few pages ago. Any reason why not to make the moves, feel that Drenthe is not essential for DGW where as Bale is.
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I'd give that two thumbs up.
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why not silva to bale? you can get silva back in gw24 with the wildcard..
Open ControlsI am strongly against selling the most creative player from the team that has scored most goals so far
Open Controlsonly issue with Silva is (as with most City players) goals and assists are pretty spread around, so with the exception of Aguero (and occasionally Dzeko or Richards) no City player really gets the sort of points that justify their price tag (and I'm speaking as someone who's had Silva from GW1)
Open ControlsTrue but apart from last few he has got almost a goal/assist every game when he plays. I would only want him back post DGW and losing 0.4 value is not worth it just to keep Drenthe who could only start one game in DGW. Who know what moyes will do?
Btw cheers all for replies. Transfers executed.Open Controls
are you gonna lose your cup tie?
Open ControlsBehind 36-37 after sub ins. Going down to bonus points. Damn him with simpson and RTaylor off his bench.
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not sure if shotton is that nailed on everyone seem to believe
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Anybody planning to go into DGW with VDV? He was in midfield today but could always get a pen or odd goal.
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Yeah im going to get him in as long as he gets through the next game against Swansea, him and Bale were given free roles by Redknapp and was unlucky not to get an assist
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Were they both given free roles? Seemed like Bale was practically playing off Ade, whereas VDV was sitting alot deeper. He barely got into the box once today. Always a chance of assists with corners, but if he isn't on pens he's not worth the cash imo.
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100% i will have him. he is a potentially explosive player, i'll be having him ahead of spurs defenders..
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Yep, think you need to get Bale in and Shotton looks a good shout for a cleanie against Wigan
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Krul Vorm
Simpson Shawcross Brown Boyata EVANS
Bale Nani Sinclair Silva Dyer
RVP Ba Adebayor
2 FTs, 1.9 in bank.
Which options looks best?
a) Evans to BAE
b) Ba to Sturridge
c) Silva & Ba out for Drenthe & Rooney
d) Upgrade Dyer?
Any other options? Thanks in advance. 🙂Open Controls
Hmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm.
Ba to Sturridge is what I've done. Evans to BAE is probably a good option considering your other defensive players. Dyer probably needs to be changed too 🙂
Think Evans and Dyer are probably most important. Would be nice to get rid of Ba but he could score this week.Open Controlsa and Dyer--->Moses
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I'm in a similar position (see next post) but unsure of what to do with Evans. He said 2-3 weeks for Young, and suddenly he is on the bench 5 days later.
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Vorm - Krul
Evans - Jones - BAE - Enrique - Simpson
Walters - Nani - Bale - Mata - Dyer
Ade - RVP - Ba
2 FTs, 0.6 in the bank
Thinking Evans > Smalling/Shotton and Dyer > Surman/Moses
Would really appreciate any advice, thanks! 🙂Open ControlsId wait for Fergie's press conference, Smalling missed the last game so hold fire. Get a better update on Evans and Jones as well.
Open ControlsYup that's the plan, Fergie said 2-3 weeks for Young and suddenly he is on the bench 5 days later 🙂 cheers
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Getting rid of Evans isn't a bad idea. You could also do with some City coverage.
Open ControlsI know, getting in Silva for Mata in the January WC as I will have Sturridge as Chelsea coverage by then
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Just do the 1st.
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Double gameweek predictions? VdV and Bale hobble off halfway through the first game and Adebayor gets sent off. Mass FPL suicide.
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Guys
Help me decide an option
A. Ba -> Sturridge
B. Evans -> BAE
C. Evans -> Shotten
D. Brown -> Shotten
E. No Transfer
Team
Vorm (Krul)
Simpson Kompany Enrique (Brown Evans)
Silva Nani Bale Walters (Moses)
RVP Ba Adebayor
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What are people's thoughts about RVP? Will Wenger still go and rest him in the QPR match? i suspect the Wolves result may have given him some food for thought.
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Yeh im not so sure tbh. If we had of beaten Wolves then I think his would have been rested but not sure now. Wenger may start him and take him off as early as half-time if we are looking comfortable. Tough one to pick. Dont think I will be giving him the armband.
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He might play both, but I think it is very likely he will be rested for either QPR or Fulham. No one on here will really know which. But it does mean that someone with a 50% chance of being rested becomes an unattractive captain option. Perhaps the best policy is to play him, but give the armband to someone else?
Open ControlsIt's a worry alright, after today's result I expect him to start against Wolves but am still not confident enough to give him the armband, am thinking of giving it to Rooney with Nani as VC instead.
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Am thinking ahead to options for the January wildcard, what do people think of switching Silva, Walters and Ferguson for Dempsey, Sessegnon and Ben Arfa?? Is it mad to be considering losing Silva and Walters? It would give me a midfield of Nani, Bale, Dempsey, Sess and HBA which on paper should get its fair share of goals.
Open Controlsnot sure on HBA atm, one game does not make him a must have for me, losing Silva is not mad per ce, but I'd think I'd rather have Walters over Dempsey
Open Controlsyep HBA is a risky punt, I'm thinking he'd be a decent 5th midfielder (1st sub) to have, especially if he can get a run in the team. Dempsey / Walters is a tough call, I've had Walters from day 1 and am a fan but really like Dempseys fixtures and the fact that he's sort of playing just off Ruiz at the moment.
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Hi guys!
Look OK for now? 1.4 in the bank, 0 FT.
Vorm (Krul)
Shotton, Vermaelen, Enrique (RTaylor, EVANS)
Bale, Nani(vc), Silva, Valencia (Surman)
RVP(c), Sturridge, Adebayor
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Is Gallas nailed on at the moment?
Thinking about getting him in for Jevans for the DGW.Open ControlsDon't think so, King is due back soon and then its a tough call between him, Gallas and Kaboul for 2 starting spots...
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In need of help. 2FTs and 0 in bank but desperately need to get bale in. Team as follows
Howard
Jones Brown BAE
Silva Nani Walters Larsson
Ba RVP Ade
Subs: Vorm, Moses, Naylor, Simpson
Originally i was always going Larsson-Drenthe and Ba-Sturridge but feel i need to get bale in,
Only options i can think of instead are
A) Howard-Sorensen (therefore missing dgw from howard although i dont think everton defence/gk will get much extra), Ba-Fletcher, Larsson-Bale (either this week for 4 pointer or next week for free.)
B) Brown-Shotton, Ba-Morrison/Holt and Larsson->Bale (same as above)
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Is it correct that you lose the FPL cup game on goals scored (in the event of a tie) and not overall rank?
I'm 35-34 ahead...he will prob get Baines 3bps and me McAuley 2bps...leaving us level.
Baines goal will put him through........uuuurrrggghhh
The first round of the FPL Cup is like that scene from Lord of the Rings when a whole army of "undead" come out of nowhere and slay all the active playersOpen ControlsGoals scored.
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I'm considering my wildcard to take advantage of short term fixtures. Current team:
Vorm, Stockdale
Kompany, Brown, Evans, Enrique, Simpson
Moses, Silva, Gower, Bale, Nani
Adebayor, RvP, Ba
New team:
Vorm, Stockdale
Kompany, Gallas, Shotton, Enrique, Simpson
Moses, Silva, Valencia, Bale, Nani
Adebayor, RvP, Morison
Thoughts?Open ControlsI don't think it's worth your while using your WC now seeing as the Jan WC is just around the corner.
Open Controlsnot sure that is a worth a wc tbh, wildcards should be used if you are really struggling or have a shed load of injuries, not to take advantage of some good first term fixtures, as you will then spend all your time trying to get those players out once their fixtures turn.
Open ControlsThe idea was to use the WC now, and return to long-term thinking with the January wildcard.
Open Controlsstill think it's a waste of wc for 4 transfers with a short-term goal, there will come a time when you'll need it and regret using it just for that.
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4 trades? Pointless. Take a 4 point hit for the next 2 weeks & you get that side.
Open Controlsagree with Torres, you're not really getting much value for your wc with 4 trades...take two 4 pt hits and save the wildcard for later in the season.
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Fair enough. Thanks for the concensus!
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looking for some wisdom, I currently have
Vorm Hennessey
Kompany Vermaelen Raylor Caulker Assou-ekotto
Silva Bale Larsson Sinclair Walters
Rvp Ba Ade
With tough fixtures ahead for Newcastle Im thinkin about ba to Sturrige. I have just enough to where ill come out even with 0 in the bank. I have 2 ft before the next gameweek. What do you guys think of that trade and any other ideas for trades? I know Assou will be out for ACON in a few gameweeks so im considering trying to get him out for maybe jose enrique or walker? Ideas?Open ControlsBAE not going to ACON I don't think. Ba is going up tonight so that may help you in the Ba swap, but Ba has shown he can score against anyone and Wolves seem to be improving. BAE - Walker could work for you. I think I'd save the other one tbh. Gives you 2 frees to use for DGW.
Open ControlsBAE not going to ACON
Open Controlsthats true about ba. thats part of the reason I kept him so long. What about getting Laarson and sinclair out for moses and valencia? I don't have anything set but I was thinkin about something along those lines since my Man U cover is nonexistant.
Open Controlsnot sure losing Larsson for Moses is worth it to get Tony V. If you can afford it, maybe Kompany - Jones?
Open Controlswith his injury though is he supposed to be back my next gameweek? I read he was going to play this gw and never did. I would also be worried about resting and rotation where kompany is nailed on. I know city hasn't been keeping too many clean sheets but more often than not I have gotten assists from him.
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also worth thinkin about getting some everton players in there for the DGW coming up? I realize they play each other which I think spurs will take but I could still get points out of a midfielder like osman or drenthe? if I do drenthe it would free up some funds as well
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What would you rather for the next few weeks
A) Howard, Shotton, Morrison
B) Sorensen, Brown, YakOpen ControlsI reckon Wenger really needs to bring in another striker in January. RVP is doing an amazing job of dragging the team out of trouble, but it's crazy to be so dependent on one guy with a history of injuries.
Open ControlsBut wenger likes 4-3-3 with that 3 - gervin, walc, RVP. If he brings in another he will go to 4-4-2. He has wilshire to return plus arteta, ramsey, song to pick in the midfield. He needs a prolific scorer who is versatile in wide positions.
Open ControlsAlways forget about Walcott. Basically if Chamakh wasn't rubbish they'd be sorted for attacking options.
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Instead of going to bed last nite when i came home I logged on to see how my team had done.When I got up this morning had a bad feeling i done something stupid
Ba>sturridge
Richards>Jones
Evans>Brown
4 point hit too,,nothing i can do now suppose time will tell 🙂Open ControlsSeems logical to me.
Open ControlsI wouldnt bother getting brown. I got him a while ago and sunderland havnt kept many cleanies. I'd go shotton, makes a bit of extra $$ as well. Plus sun play man city away this week and stoke are home to wigan
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GW19 and 20 will see the most rotation of the season I reckon. We best have all our subs in ship shape.
Open ControlsLol got two injuries to deal with plus a DGW where transfers will be used to overload spurs/everton players.
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Ok down to minus 2 pts for my cup tie, Have more goals scored so I need 2BP from RVP,Silva,Ba. Any chance?
Open ControlsI reckon Ba offers you a chance
Open ControlsNani, Vermalen even. Catching straws here
Open ControlsNani has no chance, he got 0 goals or assists in a 5-0 win, Verm, dobut it. Nai BAPS no good to you anyway, your opponent has him. It's all your eggs in on ba-sket I'm afraid.
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50%. You should get 1 minimum.
Open ControlsYou will have to pray that Ba gets the 2 ahead of HBA
Open Controlsthink Ba might well get 2.
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May be your rival could get BP too.
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Another wicket 6/238
Open ControlsHilfen is getting the ball to talk. Good signs.
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The Hilfenator strikes again!
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Got Ade, Drenthe and Baines. Will add Bale and VDV/Gallas/A N Other over the next couple of weeks.
Three Spurs and two Toffee numpties for the DGW.Open ControlsIm going for 5/6 too. But cant afford baines so the next best thing.....Hibbert. 🙂
Open ControlsJust pressing the panic button by getting Bale,Drenthe and BAE in.Already have Ade and planning to get Jagielka next week.3 Spurs and 2 Toffees too.
Open Controlsyou dont need more than one toffee numptie as you have more crap to clean after
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It's a funny old game. Had myself down for a season high score this week and ended up with 20 (comfortably my lowest of the season).
Any advice for this lot? Swaying towards JEvans -> Shotton, but may even just save it and run the risk with 2 non-playing defenders...
Westwood, Ruddy
Vermaelen, Caulker, JEvans, Simpson, Wilko
Silva, Nani, Sinclair, Ramsey, Reo-Coker
RVP, Rooney, Adebayor
Bank 0.0m, 1 freebieOpen ControlsAh sheeet, just realised Caulker won't play next week due to it being against his parent club! Think I'm gonna be forced to make at least one change....happy to take hits if people think it is worthwhile?
Open Controlsthink you may have to take a hit. What about Ramsey - Murphy/Jarvis and use the funds to lose Wilko for Ward
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you may well have 3 non-playing with Wilko in there as well, I'd lose JEvans or Wilko.
Open ControlsEvans to Shotton so you field a defence. Caulker cant play vs Spurs due to loan arrangement
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what the hell is keeping the fpl from updateing the site jesus stuck to this laptop like a fool hahahah
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