| 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 |
Mark The double Gameweek delivers. Tottenham’s four goal haul at the Reebok sees Harry Redknapp’s men share the Fantasy spoils, while Papiss Cisse adds two “worldies” to his incredible goal tally at Newcastle to silence Stamford Bridge.
Here’s our pick of the key stats from tonight’s and Tuesday’s matches, with the usual stab at where the Fantasy Premier League (FPL) bonus points will be heading…
Oh and congrats to Optimus beat me in the quarters with today's scores...
holly worth 4 pt hit-- in for siggy?
Why was there 10mins of injury time at the end of the Chelsea v Newc game?
tiote head nock,,, seemed ok ast end of game though
Was planning on doing Ade & Cisse ---> RVP & Rooney -4pts. With both of them grabbing a couple of goals each it clearly complicates matters.
So what would you do?
Begovic (Krul)
Verm, Walker, Evans inj? (Richards, Rangel)
Bale, Valencia, Pienaar, HBA (Siggy)
Adebayor, Jelavic, Cisse
A) Ade & Cisse --> Rooney & RVP
B) HBA/Siggy --> ???
C) Save transfer
D) something else?
Can you afford Siggie -> Nani?
I would probably do Dave -> RVP (I am considering Rooney, but only because my rival has RVP)
Yep. Have loads of dosh but I already have Valencia. Cisse out is a viable option but I still fancy him and Newcastle to go well to try and qualify for CL
I can't see us scoring more than 1-2 goals in the last two games. Hopefully that will be enough to win them though!!
Brought the gap down to 10 pts last night (from 21). Was thinking of taking a crazy punt and getting in Chico for Dave, but now not so sure. I don't have RVP or Rooney, my rival has RVP and will probably get rooney in this week. My defence this week is shocking (Terry, Turner, Evans). Should I get in rooney, or Big Verm? Or both (for a hit)
I think Verm is the only viable defender option as he is literally a 2nd striker. I would keep Cisse he can do just as well as Rooney plus Rooney hasn't done so well with Chico this year and he is likely to start this weekend.
I would be very afraid about going into the weekend without RVP or Rooney!
There are plenty of strikers I would be afraid to be without this weekend.
Ade (avl) and they are terrible at set piece
Jelly (wol)
Cisse (fixture proof, sublime) and the United fan in me wills Newcastle to win
Rooney (SWA) but will have to play behind Chico
RVP (Norwich) Yeah he should go well.
Yep you need to get one of them. I'd get RVP personally, especially if you have Man Utd MF coverage
But my rival has RVP, and will need to take a hit to get in rooney. I'm 10 points behind. Still think RVP for me?
Did not watch the Che/New match. How do you think the BPS will fall out?
And thoughts on those in the Spurs game ? Thanks.
Ade3 VDV2 Bale1
From what I watched:
VDV 3, Ade 2, Bale 1
Freidel
Huth - Simpson - Evans
Bale - VDV - Dempsey - Pienaar
RVP(C) - Rooney - Jelavic
Bench: Ben Arfa - Turner - Simpson - Al Habsi
Only 0.2 in the bank.
Any change for this week or save two for the final GW?
Team looks fine I would save and use them to take two nice punts in GW38
Any opinions on Siggy & Aguero > Nani/Valencia & RVP? For -4 will get Aguero back in for 38
Al Habsi (Vorm)
Terry, Cahill, Evans (Williamson Turner)
VDV, Dempsey, Mata, HBA (Siggy)
Aguero, Jelavic, Cisse
Have a similar midfield myself. You need to lose one of HBA/Siggy so I think that trade is fine. Aguero > RVP for a hit is a bit iffy though.
Really fancy either RVP or roo for this week and Aguero next. Throw in Jel & Cisse and I have a right conundrum
Where to go now? I've taken the lead in my mini-league, maybe by 20points or so after baps. The guy who's now 2nd has been top of the league since GW2 or 3.
Migs (Krul)
JEvans Komp Simp
Demp VDV Valencia Pienaar
Jelly Cisse RVP
Bench: Siggy Enrique Caulk
1FT. 5.8M in the bank
The obvious one is Cisse>Roon but I'm thinking of just getting in Verm this week for Caulker and playing him over Simp. Rival chasing me has Roon and Verm.
Why would you want to get rid of the best striker in the league atm?
Due to fixtures, clearly. Cmon Sizo.
Because he's playing the best team in the league and is going to be marked by the best DF in the league.
Believe me it's a tough decision though. He's scored me a lot of points so far has good ol Dave. You've just gotta be ruthless swometimes on this game
+1. Ruthless is the perfect word.
In this game you need to know when to ditch in-form players, and when to pick up quality players like Rooney who have favorable fixtures, with a fire burning in his belly after the city loss. I reckon he'll score a brace. 😉
Both of us with Bad K on the bench 🙁
I am in a similar position, still planning to do Cisse -> Rooney, doubt City will choke again, they deserve the title.
Yeh pretty gutting but they had Man Utd so it seemed like a good choice at the time.
Still cracked the 100 mark for the first time in 2 seasons playing FPL so I'm happy
Exactly, so im not too angry at myself. Was the right decision at the time. Who knew Swans would concede 4 to a last place wolves who had nothing to play for and had been shut out multiple times in recent games..
Evening Folks, Ecstatic that these last 2 games turned around my DGW and showed me a small, yet green arrow!
Was wondering bonus predictions of Spurs match. Surely Ade/VDV for the 3/2, will bale get the last??
Cheers, hopefully you're right! Have Bale(C) myself.
Good morning Fresca. Similar for me, if 3 baps come in for VDV, I will end the game week on a suave 101 pts, and that will hopefully see me finally reach a 4 digit overall ranking!
If quality and work rate is rewarded, Bale should not get baps - despite some glimpses of glory, it was maybe his most lacklustre performance so far this year. But then again, Danny Rose got 1 versus Blackburn, so who knows.
Cheers Gaz, regardless of the 1 Bale BP im just happy about this overall GW tbh. Was dreading my overall rank after the first couple of games.
With 3 Cisse and 2 VDV Bonus surely to come, Ill be at 102, pretty content with that score!
Best defender for the weekend? Want Walker, but will be upset i didnt get him for the double then. Thinking Boyce or Riise, thoughts?
This time in the season is surely not the time to get in defenders, unless you're 100% satisfied with you're front 7, which I'm sure we all need a little tweaking after the DGW 😉
Well im not sure. RVP/Jelavic/VDV/Bale/Pienaar/Valencia have great fixtures, and i strongly believe in Cissè. My defence needs refurbishing. But i also really do want to get Moses in, somehow:/
Save Moses for GW38 imo. I was even contemplating Yakubu before this GW, but it seems the 3 limited spots up front are all taken atm. Incredible displays by all 3.
OMG. Just seen the two cisse goals. 😯 . The second one WOW, and the first one was Henry esque
Both are amazing, as he surely is the best striker in the league atm imo.
Well not a must have imo, but he scores on everybody. Was simply terribly unlucky against Wigan with two in the woodwork. Wouldnt sell if i had (which i do), but if you can buy freely im not sure that i would buy him with the fixtures they have left. They do have motivation at this point though.
2nd one goal of the year, surely. I put it slightly ahead of crouch's atm.
Do you think he meant it?......as in to actually bend it into the corner it went?
Either way cracking goal from an amazing player
In my honest opinion, yes. A player of his status i would not doubt to attempt that shot and score. If it were somebody of lower quality and unproven in the league say such as, Sammon from Wigan (LOL) I would say it was a complete fluke. But i give Cisse all the credit, incredible technique with the strike, and we have seen him do it time and time again. So yes, I DO think he meant to score on that attempt, regardless what others think.
I am quite sure he meant it.
Yeh when I say 'meant it' I just mean did he aim for the far corner or did go for the near corner but sliced it a little putting that spin and bend on it.
Anyway it's a moot point. A bit like when people were up in arms about Rooney's shinned over-head kick against city. It doesnt really matter- he's a quality enough player to give him the benefit of the doubt
Purely guesswork from me of course, but maybe he was more focused on getting it beyond Cech's reach, which probably means aiming for the top of the half of the goal furthest away in this case.
That overhead kick is still probably the best overhead in Prem history. Probably.
Both goals were pure instinct. The man is a born goalscorer.
The more I think about it the more insane it looks to get rid of Cisse for an out-of-form Rooney. Take away his recent penalties and his form is actually mediocre to poor. Plus Hernandez might come in and push Roon deeper.
For me personally as well my DF is not looking too healthy with 2 yellow flags in the starting line-up. Caulker>Verm is looking more appealing even though I didnt want to make anymore DF subs this late in the game
Same here, see below. Thinking of getting Nani or valencia instead as ManU attacking cover.
You do realize he's scored 4 in his last 2 home games without any pens?
Verm will hopefully do good this weekend. Which other defender would you want? Im thinking Riise to a homesick Sunderland, or Walker to Villa who just dont create/score. Walker also has a nice final fixture whereas Riise does not.
Only would consider Verm really. Great fixture and on a little goal-scoring run lately.
If it isnt Verm then I'd probably save a transfer than bring in a Fulham DF. Walker perhaps if I literally thought my team needed no more alterations in MF and ATT......but when does that ever happen
This season it seems like form has trumped fixtures.
I'm in the same situation and will probably pass on Rooney. Who knows, perhaps City has a let down after Monday's match... Plus Cisse is at home and learned it's lesson after the Wigan debacle.
Same conundrum, have identical squad to you bar Bad K. Was always going to bring Roo back. Not do sure now. Caulker to Verm is a good shout
Pick One:
A) Front 3 of: RVP-Cisse-Jelly + ManU mid (Valencia / Nani)
OR
B) Cisse -> Rooney making a front 3 of: RVP-ROoney-Jelly + Barfa
I'm afraid Barfa isnt proving to be adequate coverage for Cisse's mamoth points hauls. I'd lean towards A.
If you were me would you do Cisse>Roon or Caulk>Verm? Bearing in mind that if I do the Roon transfer now it will easily allow me to bring in Aguero for GW38 as well without having to take hits to generate cash
Yes, he was probably my worst transfer in. Couldve had Pienaar.
Plus i missed all his good hauls.
If i were you I would 75% still get in Rooney but wait until deadline to hear from Fergie first regarding the other striker.
Im still 50/50 on bringing in Rooney, the thing that's off-setting me is the rotation in the United mid atm. Such a random 5 that Fergie played vs City, with no Valencia 😆
my front 7 should be ok
Pienaar, Valencia, Bale, Dempsey (Siggy)
RVP, Rooney, Cisse
just worry about Defenders and Goalie.
Mignolet, Vorm
Caulker, Evans, Kompany, Kelly (Fulham), Simpson
got 1 FT and 0.9M in the bank, any suggestion?
thanks.
Seems a shame to 'waste' a trannie on DF, especially when you cant afford to get Verm in.
But if you arent bothered about it I'd perhaps take a punt on Caulk>Gallas or Simp>Gibbs
Played this game yesterday and got interesting responses so I'll repost it for people in the DZ.
Name the first poster who comes to your mind with the following description -
Arrogant, but good poster. Know's his stuff and is helpful.
Fantastic stuff from Mark this week. Looking at a 140 point haul.
Reply fail. It's late!
Currently, I have Cisse, Tevez and Jelavic. Should I change any of them for RVP or Rooney? I do have Valencia in the team as well.
same strikers with me, and i am considering Tevez -> RVP
Cisse the wonderboy
Might finally pass Granville this week by a point or two, shame he didnt get Cisse in 😆 😉
Just inside top 4K, leading my minileagues. Probably just barely out of the FPL Open semis, by a point or two. Lots of cash in the bank:
Krul(MCI)
McAuley(bol)/ Verm(NOR)/ Kelly(SUN)
Pienaar(wol)/ Dempsey(SUN)/ Bale(avl)/ Siggy(mun)/
RVP (NOR)/ Cisse(MCI)/ Adebayor(avl)
Ruddy (ars) BenArfa(MCI)/ Caulker(mun)/ JEvans(SWA)
Leaning towards move out Siggy for Nani? Or Valencia? United fans have thoughts on who would be better pickup?
Not a United fan, but both Valencia and especially Nani have been looking dire of late.
Yeah, I haven't seen a ton there, but surely there's got to be something there against tired Swansea and Sunderland though, isn't there? Could opt for either VDV or Mata, I suppose.
Have to settle tonight, cuz I'm off to Las Vegas in the morning and won't have time to spend obsessing on computer.
Sounds like you have your priorities straight! I'd say Wigan and Spurs single themselves out as good candidates for transfers.
Yup, I think it's Siggy to Moses this week, so as to capitalize on last two Wigan matchups with Blackburn/Wolves, then for 38, I pretty much have money to do whatever catches my fancy. Thanks for the thoughts. I hear the blackjack tables calling me. Oh, and the gin.
Mignolet (Vorm)
JEvans Lescott Simspon (BAE, Caulker)
Valencia Bale Siggy McClean (HBA)
Cisse Jelavic RVP
Only 1 free trade, Bank = 10.6m.
1) Siggy or HBA -> VDV
2) Cisse -> Rooney
If Evans and Simpson don't pull up
3) BAE -> Walker
What do peeps reckon? Only 30 point lead in my League.
Probably bring in City Striker for the last week.
personally i would only do HBA -> moses and play him instead of siggy. with cisse and jelavic all in form, not sure how you can accomodate to get rooney in. i have the sense that valencia will outscore rooney this week
After baps, and deducting my hit points, myself and Mrs China Mag both broke the 100pts barrier for the first time! Last nights games made the picture SOOOOO much better!!
Me too. The first time in two seasons playing this game. Well chuffed. And I took the lead in my coveted mini-league. Also up to 6th in China, maybe 5th after baps are added.
China is a tough league. We're in 11th & 12th. I'll hopefully be able to break the top 10 by the end of the season! 10 points behind in our mini league, against a rival who has won the last 5 years! Any tips on how to beat him?
Yeh the guy who's top is miles ahead. No chance of catching him.
The guy who is 3rd in my mini-league is only 13pts behind you and has a cracking team and is definitely on the up. You were warned haha.
We're all based in Nanjing, think I remember you said you were in Suzhou. Both in Jiangsu
China I'd definitely rid myself of Tevez now Balo is available for selection. He will surely play but for how long I'm not sure. Id probably do Tev>RVP>Aguero for GW37&38 and captain them. Will give you a shot, you've got a good team
Surely Tevez will play as long as the league is on the line?
Will I get away with my defence this week? (Terry, Evans, Santon/Turner)
I pass through Nanjing every fortnight on my way to our factory. Nice place. If you are ever in suzhou on a football night, give me a shout!
Cheers pal. Will do.
Think RVP will tear Norwich apart whereas Mancini is up against a very strong Newc team. Think Mancini will be a little cautious too so is always at risk of not playing.
DF is not great but neither is mine and I'm not worried. Need my attackers to step up like this week
It's so bad to miss Triple Digit Haul This Week. 🙁
On 88 points with Baps for Cisse(C), Bale & Dempsey(*Hopefully*)
So planning on Doing Cisse -> Rooney and Rooney -> Aguero, but also want to get in Moses for GW38.
Will Moses be worth a hit, and will it be worth getting in Aguero?
Yes and Yes.
Throw caution to the wind. Only 2 GWs to go and you only regret what you didnt do......most of the time.
I must admit, I'm still eying up Cissé to Rooney this week. I think Rooney has the better matchup and he scores well at home.
Either that or get rid of Jelavic, but my rival has Jelavic and doesn't have Cissé and is unlikely to bring him in now, so losing Cissé would hurt me less as far as my mini league is concerned.
What do you reckon baps from Dempsey, Huth, Bale, VDV & Cisse(c)?
0, 0,0, 2, 3 🙂
0 0 1 2 3
0, 2, 0, 3, 3
Thats what the Scout reckons above anyway. They usually get it right so I'd go with their predictions rather than rely on anyone else's, which is usually biased in favour of who that particular person has in their team rather than what the EAPPI says.
Upson, Smalling, Ream, or Ricketts (for the rest of the season)?
ps: what's the latest on Jevans?
Where do you guys view Dave in terms of the top strikers in the premier? On this seasons form I would have him second only to RVP. (yes, I'd have him over rooney, aguero and tevez!)
I'm not sure you can so confidently hand him second that easily. Having only played half a season he's not had to keep it up for the entirety of a gruelling prem season. Cisse had his nice little break over xmas and came here firing on all cylinders.
Yeah. But all we have to go on is the half season that he has played. Who knows, it might be a fluke, and next season might be more difficult as defenders work him out. But if you consider that before the norwich game, pardew was saying that he was struggling to settle in, and couldn't speak a word of english, potentially next season he could be even better!
It's a great time to be a Newcastle supporter. He's a quality player. Am sure he can avoid the Chicarito second season syndrome. Just seems a natural finisher, gets it in the net any way it needs to be done
Morning Guys !
How about Ben Arfa & Siggy ? Should I keep them or ditch for someone?
Current mid: VDV - Bale - Dempsey
