Having failed to produce any attacking returns in his last three appearances, and with no league fixture on his agenda this weekend, Juan Mata is being sacrificed by significant numbers of Fantasy managers in an attempt to address the conundrum that is Gameweek 29. The Spaniard has been sold on by over 46,000 Fantasy Premier League (FPL) managers, more than any other player so far but with three home games in four following directly on from his blank (WHM, sou, SUN, TOT), the potential for points is just around the corner. In this latest article for members, we take a look at his recent displays to ascertain whether there is any reason behind his current malaise.
How many points do you think R Martin will get in GW29, GW31 and GW32?
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I'd guess around 8. Fair?Open Controlsthat's a very distinct possibility, but there's a good chance he'll get either a goal or a cleanie! 4-5 minimum I'd say but probably more.
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Trying to convince myself not to do Onuoha > R Martin and save the transfer but if he'll get me 5 or more points extra, that would be worth it!
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Plug it into the RMT machine and see what it spits out. It doesn't get the players scores right but fairly good with dealing with averages.
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Is there a better way of spending 18.5 than for Sissoko, Snodgrass and Remy?
Players to be sold*:
Bale Walcott Mata Fellaini* Wilshere*
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Yep, imo.
Sissoko, cheaper mid, and upgrade on Remy (Lambert/Bentekkers)Open Controls
Not off the top of my head, I really like all of the players you're bringing in. I'm planning on buying Sissoko and Snodgrass, myself.
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Ah for feck sake, what the story with Cisse?? 🙁
I'm praying its just a rest..Open Controls
Not in the squad for Anzi, no reason given on club website, rumours of illness.
Also no Colo or Jonas.Open Controls
Apologies for the repost but, does Fellaini -> Sissoko, Walcott -> Bale and Clichy -> J. Enrique for -4 seem reasonable in order to field 11 for this GW?
Open ControlsIs the last part (Clichy -> JE) to raise funds? If not, I wouldn't do it.
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At this stage I genuinely hope that it is Kagawa running the Evil Kagawa twitter page. https://twitter.com/evilkagawa
One of my only reasons to even bother with Twitter (apart from telling Piers Morgan what I've been doing to his wife)Open Controls
Saw it for the first time this weekend, it's great.
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Yeah, the bad english is a bit bothersome but the content is excellent. I have a feeling Shinji would like it
Open ControlsEach to their own, it doesn't have me outraged or anything but I don't find it amusing and think that its almost certainly a white western guy doing the tweets.
Open ControlsI like the concept of Kagawa being aggressive and dismissive of Ferguson and the team. The section after the hattrick was a good example of that.
But yeah, the fake japanese accent is too much.Open Controls
He should do it without the crappy racist accent. The themes are good, but the accent ruins in.
The best one was the Lucas Lieva one...just written in plain English...no rubbish fake Portuguese and was very funny. His tales of the team were superb, from Gerrard having a ring tone saying "Gerrraaaaarrrddd Scooorreeess", his rivalry with Kuy for the affections of Rafa, to the giant stallion that was Kyriagos.Open Controls
Not a fecking chance.
Asian people don't speak/type that way.
Only dickhead westerners trying to be a bigger dickhead than whatthey already are.Open Controls
Any news on jimmy Kebe?
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Vidal or Pirlo for (C) tonight?
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Vidal
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vidal could rest today...
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Pirlo Vidal and lichsteiner will be rested tonight i reckon...
Open Controlsi hope vidal, lichtsteiner and matri play
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Baines, Fellaini & RVP --> Saylor, Sissoko & Suarez (-4)
Allows me to do Pog --> Rooney next week
Thoughts?Open ControlsSo you're the one with Pog
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To be honest i'd hold onto RVP, I let him go for Suarez last week which was a great success but i'm desperate to get him back in as soon as possible with being given a rest not a factor anymore..
Open ControlsI know, it's a tricky one. Thing is Rooney being 2M cheaper means so much. I could do Mata -> Lampard and Pog -> RVP ? 😛
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You sure you would rather Roo than RvP? He needs to score more goals than Suarez to get his golden boot...
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I'd favour Liverpool, Norwich or QPR defensive cover but it looks fine.
Suarez is on fire and Sissoko is the cheapest OOP available from a relatively high scoring team.Open ControlsI could go for a QPR defender, a LIV defender means I can't afford Rooney
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They are three very good FPL players your shipping out there Chris. One of which is the highest scorer in the entire game.
Open ControlsI know, but I don't want either of my EVE players for the next period of games anyway. RVP is, of course, the problem here...
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Looks good. I have Sissoko in now, I need to ship Fellaini to make it happen. I may monitor Kebe's injury, he can play this week and then can be benched very easily
Theo, Bale, Michu, Siss
Suarez, Sturridge, Rooney
I'd take Maloney for his GW31 fixture, but he doesn't play this week, same with Sidwell.Open ControlsYeah I have been looking at Maloney for a while, shame he doesn't play this week. Would make things alot easier...
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Good afternoon, good gentlemen.
I was discussing the merits of a Michu and Fletcher > Maloney and RVP move last night.
Is anyone else considering getting rid of Michu?Open Controls
I assume this is for next week rather than GW29?
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What's the best front 8?
A:
Mata, Michu, Bale, Wally (Puncheon)
RVP, Suarez, Kone
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B:
Mata, Michu, Bale, Wally, Sissoko
RVP, Suarez (J Rod)Open ControlsClose. I actually like the Kone punt. Honestly, either looks good.
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At this point, can we say the Manchester blanks in GW29 are confirmed??
Open ControlsI will be furious if they suddenly get rearranged, I'm in good shape against my ML rival, but he has RVP and double City defence.
Open ControlsI'd be delighted if it's rearranged. I've saved both my FTs this late in the week, hoping of hopes that one of them will be played.
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Fed (AVL) or Minge (qpr) - which would you pick this week?
Realise Fed's only 50/50 to play but that doesn't really affect the decision.Open Controls
Afternoon chaps
Taken a couple of hits but planning ahead, what do you think of this:
Bunn
Clyne Wilson Taylor S Enrique
Michu Bale Marveaux (probs wont play)
Suarez Sturridge
Subs: Bego Evans Lampard Walcott RVP
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no
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If Cisse's out for the weekend = Sissoko as lone striker 😎
Open ControlsJust as long as they don't recall Sammy back from us, he has been a revelation 😉
Open ControlsIt was a cracking goal he scored for you.
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No way.
Open ControlsI am only speculating, but if CIsse is confirmed out then putting the armband on Sissoko could be a good shout for this week.
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Team up in that UEFA council thing? or have you found someone else? 🙁
Open ControlsHave I been picked or a mere consolation? 😉
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Is it safe to assume that Cisse is just been given a rest this weekend or is he now considered doubtful?
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Are those with a City defender sticking or getting rid? I know there's a double on the horizon but eve, NEW, mun aren't the best 3 fixtures post-blank
Open ControlsEvery game is a potential City CS though. Plus, Zaba has been so unlucky not to score lately!
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Anyone else agree that both Nani and Hernandez look like Bruno Mars?
No? Just me then 😀Open ControlsI like having Kebe I think (if he's fit) it means I can play him this week then get in Rooney for Pog next week and Kebe is easily benched
The problem is GW31 where I either play Siss away at City or Turner away at WiganOpen ControlsIs he fit?
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Astronauts aren't fans of anybody because they're in space.
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How many points do you need your (c) to get in UCL before you stick!
Open ControlsIt entirely depends on how many rounds are left and what your options are. What's your story?
Open ControlsHave Goetze with 22. Think it's a stick, but was just wondering what others thought!
Options would be Pirlo, Vidal, Matri, Alex; that's just for tonight!Open Controls
Last week I was too greedy and turned down Vidal's 7. Ended up with Messi's 2...
Learnt my lesson, would definitely take 7 tonight and leave it there!Open Controls
Alright Parm
How goes it?Open ControlsAlrite. Close tie between me and thee last weekend 75-75 in LAWR league. Your Clichy 2 bonus points snatched victory from me. 🙁
Open ControlsYeah. Thought I had it in the bag, but Davies off your bench and those CLichy points pulled it back.
Well done.... *through clenched teeth*Open Controls
Drinken, shmokin, fhightin, shlappin, rollin around
Cisse is shintimateam.Open Controlsok so I need to free up finds to be able to do Pog to Rooney next week. I have 2 choices
a) Get Kebe (if fit) this week for -4 nad get 10 out but have to play Siss (mci) or Turner (wig) GW31
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Anyone think I should do Cameron -> Enrique for a hit? I think it'll pay off over the next 4 weeks. If Cameron is going to play then it probably isn't worth it.
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Hi all, any news on manu and city games as yet?
Open Controlsno and there won't so wait.
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''People say the best thing about this town is the road out of it..but they have to remember u use dat road to get back into it aswell''
Bale is Bale.
Able is Able.Open Controls
just compared remi to benteke in the comparison tool, in the hope of saving enough money for next week to bring rvp.
ouch....
guess i'm stuck with rooni next week...Open Controls
