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.
"im getting a honda civic, proud day in any mans life"
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I hope it serves it's purpose.
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The 1995 Honda Civic is stolen more often than any other car in America, according to the NICB.
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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
Remy has played 3 games, and scored 2 goals. What more do you want?
I'm in the same boat, as I did the exactly same thing as you, and discovered Benteke had the better stats. But take into account that QPR are riding on a win from last week, and Villa have barely had a shot in their last 2 games.
Plus, Remy was a bargain at 6.0. He then scored on his debut, blanked against City and then scored last week. And is now 5.7. How is he not even better value than before?Open Controls
Why don't you use the tool to compare Rooney to RVP for the last 6 weeks to make you feel better about it
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Fun little 4 minute Sporcle quiz. Name the top 3 scorers for each Premier League winner.
I got 57/60.
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I like these
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I got 60/60
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53 and missed 2 because I spelt them wrong 🙁
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55/60 (would have been 56 but I couldn't spell Ljungberg, and wasted valuable time on Ole Gunnar Solksjaer!)
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I think the Football Ramble podcast was mentioned on here sometime last week. This week, it's worth listening to, for the profile at the end of Steve Savidan, a French cult footballing hero. A true story of triumph over adversity, filled with equal measures of joy and sadness.
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Hi lads - please bear with me, I'd really appreciate a few opinions on this. 🙂
Current team for GW29:
Federici (AVL)
Enrique (TOT) / Davies (wba) / Clyne (nor) / Cameron (new)
Michu (wba) / Bale *C* (liv) / Puncheon (nor)
Sturridge (TOT) / Cisse *V* (STO) / Lambert (nor)
Mignolet (qpr) / Mata / Walcott / Demel
Was going to save my FT for next week. Have comfortably enough for Cisse -> RVP next week. However, I'm now also keen on upgrading Sturridge -> Suarez sometime soon. I wouldn't have enough funds to do both, and I'm therefore considering Mata -> Sissoko.
Does it make sense to do that move this week, and bench Cameron, or would it be better to wait a week, go with Cameron and then reconsider whether I should do Mata out?Open Controls
Tricky... if you have enough for RVP next week, is that part of 2 transfers or is it a straight upgrade? If it's a straight upgrade and you're set on it, can you do Sturridge --> Suarez this week and take a -4 to get RVP (or Rooney) next week?
I think you kept Sturridge for a reason over Suarez and that hasn't changed other than Sturridge being missing last week which has made people nervy. Fact is, Sturridge should start on Sunday.Open ControlsIt would be a straight upgrade - so yes, in theory, would you suggested would work.
You're right though - I think Sturridge should play, so it's better to wait on it, probably.Open ControlsIf Sissoko is tempting you and Puncheon isn't nailed on, how would you feel about:
Puncheon --> Sissoko
Then getting Rooney next week instead of RVP? Keen? Downside is it gives you a benching headache most weeks.Open ControlsHmm... Not really, tbh, I'm still set on RVP over Rooney - he's top dog these days. Also still like the idea of a cheap mid, and just hoping Puncheon starts!
Can see why others would be tempted, but it's not for me, thanks for the suggestion though 🙂Open Controls
If owning suarez is your plan for the long term, and I see no reason why it shouldn't be, then go for the mata -> sissoko move this week.
However, I'd hang on until the mist clears regarding the missing fixtures... (and sissoko's game tomorrow)Open ControlsInteresting, thanks. And yeah, I'd definitely wait until after the Europa games, etc.
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I'm sorry for breaking all the promises that I wasn't around to keep.
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ive been very tempted but not done cos:
wud be for a hit
i want mata back
sisco plays 3 games in short time. could get injuredOpen ControlsSissoko plays this week,
has decent fixtures to the end of the season.
Is ON form,
is little or no rotation risk
and leaves a lot of budget to be used to your advantage elsewhere in your team.Open Controls
anyone keeping sturridge? not convinced he will start at weekend.
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still dont think he will start
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yeah
Open ControlsYES! Why would you take him out after the news that he should be fine for it?
This is not like you HillBillyPete.Open Controlsi got burned last week thinkin he wud play and then suarez ripping it up. cant afford to have doubts in my team this week. i think suarez will score better.
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let's wait for press conference closer to the game. If he's training this week, he'll be ok
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so many blanks this week! bigger priorities than selling a player who will probably get some minutes
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man city game off 100%?
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Afternoon all, been a bit out of touch lately so playing catch up. Currently able to field 8 this gw and am considering doing Mata>Gerrard this week followed by Fellaini>Lampard GW30. Sound strategy or flawed?
Open Controlsflawed with a capital D
Open ControlsCare to elaborate? Kind of nervous about doing it, particularly as I only paid 8.9 for Mata
Open ControlsMata is a class player and has a DGW (or 2) coming up.
Open ControlsCan't argue with that I guess. He has served me well this season, the move does seem wrong. Thanks for helping to restore my sanity.....
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In potentially 4 weeks from now, if not more.
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50-50
Open ControlsAdam Jay Federici (born 31 January 1985) is an Australian football (soccer) player who plays as a goalkeeper for Premier League club Reading and the Australia national team.
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@Chrissy. I'm deciding to choose you, over that other guy 😉
Open ControlsBut I don't want you :/
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Who knows, news he is sick only just out.
Congratulations on your win. 😡Open Controls
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Rio.. Will he be banned because of this?Open ControlsNah, it's only a yellow card offence anyway.. shows a lack of class I'd say though.
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Lack of class - but he was right.
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no but this sort of thing would not happen in almost every other sport. Why do football refs cop so much shit from players?
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http://www1.skysports.com/rugby-union/news/12509/8512358/Six-Nations-Italy-s-Sergio-Parisse-will-have-to-sit-out-the-remainder-of-the-tournament
Whilst I think this was an excessive ban, was reduced on appeal, football should take note. Footballers seem to be able to abuse refs without fear of punishment, this is a deterrent alright.Open Controls
😳 it was meant to be a broken heart...but I guess I'm lost for words.
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It is considered "Good Form" round here to reply with a brief thanks to people who reply to you questions. (if in a positive way).Open ControlsBenteke for me, because he's assured starts.
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Should've mentioned that it's purely for one week.
Open ControlsAhh... in that case, Lukaku, for me
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Lukaku.
I got Benteke 2 weeks ago and not so sure atm. I would have got Lukaku if he never had the blank v Chelsea.Open Controls
I did the same mistake.. those 12 points would make for him not playing last GW!
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Lukaku. Garry Monk is starting for Swansea.
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If you don't have Suarez who do u captain?
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So Cisse injured???Jesus...
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feck, might ship him instead of Fellaini at this rate
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I'm going to keep the power 5.
Remy, Benteke and Lukaku just sound like total bench fodder.Open ControlsThat wasn't the point horse.
One of them seems to be the fodder.Open Controls
Benteke and Lukaku are not bench fodder. Don't have enough information on Remy yet...
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Open ControlsDepends on the fixture, but Fellaini/Michu, maybe Mata if you think he'll be rested.
Open ControlsDunno buudy......Michu ahead of Benteke? Dodge city......
If I were to get any of the 3 it would be Remy. Sandwiched between RVP and Suarez and probably never to featue.Open Controls
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Whoa! Roberto Snodgrass jumps to 6th in the updated watchlist! I am so in.
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I don't get the Snodgrass love... I prefer Kamara if he get more game time...
Open ControlsKamara's a striker; no room for him. Norwich's fixtures are good pretty much the whole rest of the year, and while he hasn't been great lately, Snodgrass has put up good stats against bad teams, and was very productive earlier in the year.
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(c) Suarez ahead of Bale or both equally good choices?
Open ControlsGot to love UEFA, take months to precisely nothing on racism, but a manager not attending a press conference, that is not on, we need to deal with that within 2 weeks. 🙄
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So, Stoke have scored once away from home in their last six games and Swansea haven't scored in their last four ventures on the road.
Reckon there's a chance a West Brom & Newcastle (Debuchy, NAP) defender will make it into the Scout picks this Friday?Open ControlsVidal
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