Fixtures

Frisking the Fixtures – Gameweek 9

This week’s look at the upcoming fixture list keeps the Swans firmly in the ascendency, while a certain Belgian times his return to fitness exquisitely to capitalize on favourable fixtures for Paul Lambert’s Villa.

THE STRONG

Swansea

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Last time out, Swansea inaugurated their hotly-anticipated run of good fixtures by thumping Sunderland. The next six has home games against West Ham, Stoke and Newcastle, which, along with trips to Cardiff and Fulham, hold promise for goals and clean sheets aplenty. A trip to the Etihad is an irritation but that aside, the Swans look ripe for investment.

Michu’s most astonishing feat of the season – to stay off the scoresheet in a 4-0 rout of the Black Cats – won’t deter many and his underlying numbers still look good. Fit-again Pablo Hernandez stumped up a goal and two assists in the opening three games before his injury and is well priced as a differential, while up top, Wilfried Bony’s appeal was boosted after he was confirmed as penalty taker at the weekend.

At the back, there are a number of options. With doubts remaining over Ashley Williams, Chico and Angel Rangel staked claims for our consideration after both earned assists in the Sunderland hammering, Michel Vorm’s save point potential is always likely to help the Dutchman and Neil Taylor may appeal as a short-term punt after Ben Davies was ruled out for three-to-four-weeks.

Aston Villa

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A valiant effort against Tottenham wasn’t enough to prevent defeat but with their talisman returning up front, Paul Lambert’s side have reason for optimism. Christian Benteke’s comeback couldn’t be timed better for Fantasy managers as Villa’s fixture schedule takes a turn for the better – home games against Everton, Cardiff and Sunderland, allied with trips to West Ham and West Brom, make for an appealing prospect.

A revelation last season, Benteke didn’t break stride over the summer and returned to score four goals in as many games before injury put his bandwagon on ice. Now down to 8.8, he looks like a real contender, despite the current profusion of in-form striking options – indeed, with an ownership now down to 12%, the Belgian holds significant appeal for those looking to shake up their three-man frontlines.

The rest of Villa’s assets are strictly differentials. At the back, Antonio Luna and Ron Vlaar are the only defenders to have played every game so far, but question marks remain over Villa’s clean sheet potential – Brad Guzan’s save points have earned him a 10-point lead over any defensive team-mate. With little on offer in midfield, Andreas Weimann, at just 6.0 in FPL, has proven a better source of points than Gabby Agbonlahor as part of the front three.

Man United

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Still on the back foot after a late spoiler from Southampton, David Moyes will be hoping the kind run of fixtures help haul his team back on track. With three profitable looking games in the next four – Stoke, Fulham and Cardiff – United will be hopeful of a return to form before they face up to Arsenal, Tottenham and Everton.

Robin Van Persie gave his patient remaining managers a boost with a well-taken goal to remind us all of his potential while Wayne Rooney’s stock was kept ticking over with an assist. Adnan Januzaj’s bandwagon is still rolling after keeping his manager’s faith but at the back, injury and rotation have blighted entry into what ought to be a lucrative defence. Patrice Evra is now the most secure defender, having played all but one game. Jonny Evans has deputized recently but for now it’s hard to say whether he will nail down a regular place when Rio Ferdinand and Nemanja Vidic are both fit – with a single clean sheet in six, though, faith in United’s backline is understandably ebbing away.

Southampton

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A draw at Old Trafford continued the Saints’ hugely impressive campaign. Mauricio Pochettino’s side will be full of confidence going into their next three games – home games against Fulham and Hull straddle a trip to Stoke before they steel themselves for back-to-back visits to Arsenal and Chelsea.

Pochettino’s greatest impact on the side he contentiously inherited from Nigel Adkins has been at the back. A stunning five clean sheets and only three goals conceded have made their defence a hot Fantasy property. Dejan Lovren is the luxury option at 5.4, with a goal and seven bonus points, but Nathaniel Clyne, at 4.5, has started each of the last five and offers the cheapest route into the Saints back-four for those looking for an alternative to. Artur Boruc between the sticks.

Further forward, Adam Lallana has proven to be the only reliable option – the Saints skipper has been steadily picking up the points and now has returns in each of his last four games. Rickie Lambert, on the other hand, was dropped for the first time last weekend, while Pablo Osvaldo has yet to adjust to the physical nature of the Premier League.

ALSO CONSIDER

Norwich
Humbled by a rampant Arsenal, Norwich will hope to find some relief in the upcoming schedule. Chris Hughton’s side have three home games against Cardiff, West Ham and Crystal Palace in addition to a trip to Newcastle in the next six. Those games bode well for defensive returns from the likes of Michael Turner, though trips to City and Liverpool are likely to see our Canaries defenders warm the bench.

With so many budget midfielders and strikers performing, it’s hard to get excited about Norwich’s attacking options. While Jonny Howson’s penchant for long-range efforts has borne fruit in two of the last three games, Robert Snodgrass has remained Norwich’s greatest threat from midfield – up top, Ricky van Wolfswinkel is expected back imminently from a toe problem but, without a goal since Gameweek 1, the Dutchman is yet to settle since moving to Carrow Road over the summer.

Liverpool
Still very much in the ascendency despite a frustrating failure to grab all three points against 10-man Newcastle, Liverpool’s fixtures are looking good for a while yet. Home games against West Brom, Fulham and Norwich and a trip to Hull in the next six catch the eye, though trips to Everton and Arsenal in the next four slightly dent their appeal. The Daniel Sturridge and/or Luis Suárez continues to rumble on as both players delivered the points yet again last week, while Glen Johnson (now priced very favourably at 5.7) was handed an out of position berth on the right of midfield upon his return from injury last week. Victor Moses hasn’t really delivered on his promise and with Brazilian playmaker Philippe Coutinho set to return in the next few weeks, his game time could soon be diminished.

West Ham
After clashes with three of the top five in the last four weeks, the Hammers get a brief respite in their schedule, facing only Chelsea from the top half of the table in the next six. Winston Reid appears to be the pick of the defenders here, though pre-season bandwagon Razvan Rat has started the last four games. Ravel Morrison’s performances are keeping him in the first XI and owners will be hopeful of more returns from these fixtures – at 4.4, he offers outstanding value and has produced returns in three of the last four now. Andy Carroll’s return can’t come soon enough for Sam Allardyce but sadly for his Fantasy suitors he is unlikely to feature for the opening of this kind fixture run – a return in time for Gameweek 12 has been recently mooted.

THE WEAK

Fulham

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Martin Jol’s men finally found their shooting boots in time to punish Palace but the Cottagers will need to retain that form if they’re to survive the upcoming fixtures. Fulham face United, Liverpool and Tottenham in the next six, as well as a trip to St Mary’s against a Saints side unbeaten in five now. While Patjim Kasami rightly gained enormous plaudits for Monday’s wonder-strike, Fantasy managers may be using this tricky period to assess his long-term appeal. Likewise, the last word in mercurial strikers, Dimitar Berbatov, chose a bad time to announce himself but, having opened his account for the season, will at least be hoping to return to the lone forward role after Darren Bent’s poor showing at Selhurst Park.

West Brom

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The Baggies face a similarly stern test. Trips to Liverpool and Chelsea as well as a home tie with City combine to make Fantasy managers think twice about investing, though home games against Palace and Villa sweeten the medicine somewhat. While this pair of Hawthorns games could be enough to persuade owners of Morgan Amalfitano and Stephane Sessegnon to hold, given their recent form, backline options such as Liam Ridgewell and Gareth McAuley may struggle to replicate the resilience that has seen their side concede just twice in the last four fixtures.

Newcastle

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Having bravely rescued a draw against Liverpool with 10 men, Alan Pardew’s side are starting to show green shoots of recovery. Newcastle now find themselves in difficult short-term straits with an always-unpredictable Tyne-Wear derby preceding games against Chelsea and Tottenham – Fabricio Coloccini’s groin injury only compounds these woes. Gameweek 12 heralds the arrival of calmer waters for the Magpies, starting with back-to-back home games against Norwich and West Brom; admirers of Loic Remy, Yohan Cabaye and Mathieu Debuchy may wish to wait until then to jump on board, while Hatem Ben Arfa’s prospects could be set for an upturn if he continues through the middle up front ahead of Papiss Cisse.

BE WARY OF

Hull
After falling to defeat at Goodison, Steve Bruce’s team now have an unpleasant run of fixtures. While home ties with Sunderland and Crystal Palace in the next four look promising of both defensive and attacking points, trips to Tottenham, Southampton and Arsenal as well as hosting Liverpool – all in the next six – most certainly do not. Robbie Brady’s owners may be tempted to hold due to set-piece and spot-kick duties but Hull’s defensive assets are likely to be thought of as no more than bench fodder for that quartet of fixtures.

Tottenham
While a home game against Hull looks enticing this week, three tricky games in the subsequent four (eve, mci, MUN) may convince some Fantasy managers to consider alternatives. Supremely patient owners of Roberto Soldado were finally rewarded last week and are unlikely to give up now, but an unexpected rest for Christian Eriksen may be the final straw for owners of the underwhelming Dane. Such opponents may prove too much for their hitherto resilient defenders Kyle Walker and Jan Vertonghen and Fantasy managers with transfers to spare may consider other backline options until the schedule clears up. Owners of Michael Dawson may also be viewing the debut of Vlad Chiriches with suspicion as the threat of rotation edges closer.

Cardiff
Despite some solid team performances and steady progress in the Premier League table, The Bluebirds have yet to really set the Fantasy game alight, partly due to the proliferation of more enticing budget options. In the short term, the prospects are bright – Norwich, Swansea and Aston Villa could offer points for Malky Mackay’s plucky Welshmen – but there is a sting in the tail in the form of back-to-back home games against Man United and Arsenal in Gameweeks 12 and 13 respectively. Ben Turner owners will be happy to bench over these matches, while Peter Whittingham may struggle to improve upon a return of just one assist in the last four.

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  1. beric
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 11 days ago

    2-0 aguero again

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    1. Acquafresca
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      11 years, 11 days ago

      2-1*

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  2. Acquafresca
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    11 years, 11 days ago

    Agueroooooo x2

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  3. Mojo Rojo
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 11 days ago

    He's going to be essential isn't he?

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    1. Herman Toothrot
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      • 12 Years
      11 years, 11 days ago

      I thought I was mad bringing him in for Lukaku this week. Not so much now 😛

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  4. Wilshere Knowledge
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 11 days ago

    Oh no....now I want Aguero...

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  5. alex5
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 11 days ago

    Rumours of RVP out of tonights game because of bust up with moyes -twitter so who knows if its true

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    1. Demí
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 11 days ago

      It's not. He's on the wum

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    2. Mojo Rojo
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 11 days ago

      Asked to go back to Arsenal...

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      1. Herman Toothrot
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        • 12 Years
        11 years, 11 days ago

        Could be. My housemate was on a train to London a couple of days ago. RvP was on the same train with his "out of control kids".

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      2. alex5
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 11 days ago

        Arsenal don't want that trophy whore back

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        1. Mojo Rojo
          • 12 Years
          11 years, 11 days ago

          You might if Giroud gets injured

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    3. jas5sk - Youtube channel
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 11 days ago

      RVP would wash Moyes in any bust-up situation

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      1. Mr Smith
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 11 days ago

        Sponge or just hands?

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        1. jas5sk - Youtube channel
          • 12 Years
          11 years, 11 days ago

          just hands, for that sensual experience

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          1. Mr Smith
            • 14 Years
            11 years, 11 days ago

            Nice, if you are going to do it then at least do it properly.

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  6. McSauce
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 11 days ago

    Aguero starting to fill his boots now! Considered one of the best in the world so needs to show it!

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  7. Optimus.
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 11 days ago

    Right "Operation how to fit in Aguero for gw10"

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    1. Scottys Army
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 11 days ago

      enjoy the 1 pointer v norwich

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    2. Wilshere Knowledge
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 11 days ago

      Ozil to Jedinak?

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    3. GreenWindmill
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      • 13 Years
      11 years, 11 days ago

      For his rest against Norwich? 😉

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    4. Granville
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      • 15 Years
      11 years, 11 days ago

      I'd leave it till GW11

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    5. Optimus.
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 11 days ago

      Sound advice guys thank you i was getting carried away 🙂

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    6. NATSTER
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 11 days ago

      Or now?

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  8. ...---...
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 11 days ago

    Chamakh > Aguero. Done 🙂

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  9. Herman Toothrot
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    • 12 Years
    11 years, 11 days ago

    My front three atm = GAS

    Giroud, Aguero, Suarez.

    Good for the season you think?

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    1. Crouch Potato!
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 11 days ago

      Or SAG!

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      1. Herman Toothrot
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        • 12 Years
        11 years, 11 days ago

        ...GAS!

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    2. alex5
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 11 days ago

      mmmmmm i like !

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    3. Nice to Michu
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 11 days ago

      Benteke could run Giroud close between now and Jan WC

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      1. Scottys Army
        • 11 Years
        11 years, 11 days ago

        it wont be close, tekkers wins easily.

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        1. Herman Toothrot
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          • 12 Years
          11 years, 11 days ago

          Next weeks FT I think. Need to free cash.

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    4. Spike ⚽️
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 11 days ago

      Benteke Aguero Suarez is better

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      1. jas5sk - Youtube channel
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 11 days ago

        Abs?

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        1. Spike ⚽️
          • 13 Years
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          Six pack 😉

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          1. jas5sk - Youtube channel
            • 12 Years
            11 years, 11 days ago

            🙂

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  10. Nice to Michu
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    11 years, 11 days ago

    Don't buy Aguero this week people, he's playing against a strong Chelsea defence. (solid, unbiased advice, nothing to do with me wanting to transfer him next week and wanting his price not to rise)

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    1. Mojo Rojo
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      11 years, 11 days ago

      He's @ 98.1% as we speak... definitely rising mate

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      1. Nice to Michu
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 11 days ago

        yeah, resigned on that, but really don't want any further rises than that

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    2. Herman Toothrot
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      • 12 Years
      11 years, 11 days ago

      Luiz = Solid

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  11. Scottys Army
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 11 days ago

    Once cl group stage is over kun will play all pl games.

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    1. Parm
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 11 days ago

      Even if they qualify for the knock-out stage, I think not.

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      1. jas5sk - Youtube channel
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 11 days ago

        They won't qualify for the knock-out stage though

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    2. Poseidon. Not arrogant, jus…
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 11 days ago

      What about the ones that don't feature City? 😯

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  12. Acquafresca
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    11 years, 11 days ago

    Damn... this means more price rises for Aguero....

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    1. rumplestilskin
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 11 days ago

      why people have to get him now before the Chelsea match....

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  13. Viper
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 11 days ago

    Migs
    Coleman Vidic Walker Burner Chester
    Eriksen Ozil Ramsey Michu Brady
    Giroud Suarez Lukaku

    Looks like i'm going to have to get on the Aguero bandwagon although he's a bit of a rotation nightmare. Not doing it this week though.

    Eriksen -> Townsend looks the stand out move for me. Any other suggestions? I'll be selling Giroud most likely. (The original plan was Giroud -> Benteke)

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    1. Viper
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 11 days ago

      Didn't explain that well at all.

      Eriksen -> Townsend seems the best move in terms of raising funds. I need an extra 1.3m!

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      1. Nice to Michu
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 11 days ago

        good enough move for raising funds. Other option is Vidic to Clyne/Neil Taylor depending on Vidic fitness news

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  14. chunk
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 11 days ago

    Augero got a tough tie at Chelsea after a long trip I'm leaving it for a week

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    1. Pasqualinho
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 11 days ago

      A lot on here are certain he won't start v Norwich. You might consider leaving it for a fortnight.

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  15. La Roja
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 11 days ago

    Forget kun, silva looks like a real deal now

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    1. NATSTER
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 11 days ago

      Many people are selling your man in the grav. I'm wanna keep, but can't help thinking about direct swap with Silva too.

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      1. La Roja
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 11 days ago

        I sold him on saturday evening for hazard.

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  16. Demí
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 11 days ago

    8 goals in his last 6 games for Aguero

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    1. La Roja
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 11 days ago

      Ok dont forget kun

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    2. Scottys Army
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 11 days ago

      injury looming soon .....

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    3. Qubit
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 11 days ago

      His goal conversion and shot accuracy are both unsustainably high at the moment though. His goal conversion ratio is currently almost twice what it was in 2011/12 when he scored 23 goals (definitely not a sustainable rate)

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  17. Scottys Army
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 11 days ago

    A. Coleman and Luiz
    B. Huth and Walker

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    1. Herman Toothrot
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      • 12 Years
      11 years, 11 days ago

      B.

      Luiz is a twonk.

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  18. jas5sk - Youtube channel
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 11 days ago

    If you had to drop one, who would it be?

    1)Suarez

    2)Aguero

    3) RVP

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    1. Herman Toothrot
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 11 days ago

      RvP. For the cash.

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    2. Mojo Rojo
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 11 days ago

      3

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    3. Nice to Michu
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 11 days ago

      ?? no way that is your strikeforce? well, guess it could be if you have all the budget mids who are doing well

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      1. jas5sk - Youtube channel
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 11 days ago

        No way! I have Suarez, Luakau, and RVP.

        I do want Aguero though, but can't imagine getting rid of RVP to do it. 🙁

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        1. Nice to Michu
          • 12 Years
          11 years, 11 days ago

          why not? no-one can honestly say he is performing to the level of a 13.9m player. Decide after stoke though I guess

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  19. Scottys Army
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 11 days ago

    Demi

    If you were to sell 1

    coleman or huth

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    1. Demí
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 11 days ago

      Huth

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      1. Scottys Army
        • 11 Years
        11 years, 11 days ago

        cheers

        1 other from week 10

        would you get luiz or walker

        i have terry so considering double chelsea def

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        1. Demí
          • 13 Years
          11 years, 11 days ago

          Walker

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          1. Scottys Army
            • 11 Years
            11 years, 11 days ago

            thanks demi

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        2. Nice to Michu
          • 12 Years
          11 years, 11 days ago

          Luiz, don't see any Spurs clean sheets between weeks 10-13

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  20. Zep
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 11 days ago

    Looks like Rooney > Aguero will be one of my FTs next week then...

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    1. Acquafresca
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 11 days ago

      Rested?

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      1. Zep
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 11 days ago

        Doubt it...

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      2. Zep
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 11 days ago

        More likely to be rested in the cup game midweek before, start v Norwich and then maybe get subbed off with 20mins to go.... to keep him fresh for the CSKA match a few days later...

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    2. Messi & fabregas
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 11 days ago

      my plan as well

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    3. alex5
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 11 days ago

      Same here

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  21. Optimus.
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    11 years, 11 days ago

    Anyone with Ibra+CR7 captain the big nosed one?...I went for it

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    1. rozzo
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 11 days ago

      yeah, captain ibra for me

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  22. chelseabluez
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 11 days ago

    My midfield looks like this Michu,Ramsey, Townsend, Januzaj and Toure. Which four should I play? I'm leaning towards playng Januzaj and benching Toure at the moment.

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    1. Freshy
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      • 14 Years
      11 years, 11 days ago

      YaYa over Jan

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  23. Brutus619
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 11 days ago

    I CANT LOOK MYSELF IN THE MIRROR ANYMORE.

    I conformed to the conformist drivel given out confidently on here, my spirit was broken and I backed out of a -4 transfer of Michu to Silva on Saturday morning. People kept saying he's not enough of a goal getter and that he can't match his price. Now everyone thinks he must be at the very least considered for FPL at his price range.

    http://www.fantasyfootballscout.co.uk/2013/10/18/scout-picks-gameweek-8-2/?hc_page=3#hc_comment_5817552:

    "I knew you'd see it Bemba 😀 It's because I have both, this site has me scared to do Michu to Silva this week."

    http://www.fantasyfootballscout.co.uk/2013/10/15/scout-scribbles-coloccini-doubt-for-magpies/?hc_page=3#hc_comment_5802290

    "Apart from that I like the team and your planned transfers. imo Silva is going to be a big bandwagon in the next few weeks (check how good his average stats are this season) so maybe Michu + Paulinho to Pablo + Silva might be worth it."

    http://www.fantasyfootballscout.co.uk/2013/10/13/breaking-the-template-part-two/?hc_page=1#hc_comment_5797204

    http://www.fantasyfootballscout.co.uk/2013/10/14/scout-scribbles-hernandez-close-to-swansea-comeback/?hc_page=1#hc_comment_5798779

    http://www.fantasyfootballscout.co.uk/2013/10/15/scout-scribbles-coloccini-doubt-for-magpies/?hc_page=3#hc_comment_5802368

    http://www.fantasyfootballscout.co.uk/2013/10/17/the-watchlist-updated-the-forwards-4/?hc_page=3#hc_comment_5810575

    FYSH you appear a lot in this. Cheers for crushing my super Silva spirit 😛

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    1. jas5sk - Youtube channel
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 11 days ago

      Fantasy football scout is not for the faint of heart

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      1. Brutus619
        • 13 Years
        11 years, 11 days ago

        Ironically if you look at my GW history one of my biggest successes this season was a -16 hit which completely turned my team around for the better. People on here absolutely slated me for it but I did it anyway since I had such a rubbish start and though the risk was worth it (and also that they were all secretly wrong and I was right).

        Why in the world did that not teach me a lesson to follow my instinct.

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        1. jas5sk - Youtube channel
          • 12 Years
          11 years, 11 days ago

          😆

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          1. Brutus619
            • 13 Years
            11 years, 11 days ago

            No laughing, just cry with me 🙁

            P.s Since I'm a master predictor.

            Hazard > Oscar. His last game was PHENOMENAL, 6 chances created in one game! He is a much more threatening player than Oscar (better goal threat too imo) and if gets a similiar amount of mins will defo beat him on points.

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            1. jas5sk - Youtube channel
              • 12 Years
              11 years, 11 days ago

              Did Michu or Hazard last week. Thought about getting in Oscar, but think i'll wait till next year for my Oscar hype

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              1. Brutus619
                • 13 Years
                11 years, 11 days ago

                Niiiiice one!

                Hazard is a dead cert for my team asap. More or less set on doing Michu to Haz -4 this week. As soon as Pablo gets fully fit and starts playing regularly Michu will regress in his FPL points imo (they have a weird trend, kind of like the opposite of Berba needing Ruiz on the pitch so Berba could score last season).

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    2. FISSH
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 10 days ago

      Oooof mate. You got burnt! haha

      I was talked out of a one week punt on hazard from this site. I also took out Ramsey from over thinking.

      Don't lose faith in Michu just yet. He has some good games coming up.

      Silva has a tough one this week...

      I don't even know anymore

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      1. Brutus619
        • 13 Years
        11 years, 10 days ago

        😀 It's alright haha, taught me a valuable lesson to follow my instinct. If the coach hints Pablo H will start then I'm dropping Michu, I still believe he goes off the boil whenever he plays with Pablo.

        My transfer will be Michu to Hazard and then I'll work on getting in Silva straight after that.

        Unlucky about Hazard! He had a great game on the weekend and in in Europe.

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        1. FISSH
          • 11 Years
          11 years, 10 days ago

          Yea I have Oscar, want Silva and an Arsenal midfielder.

          Currently have Townsend but will be swapping him for De Guzman.

          I gave someone advice to get in de guzman and they told me where to shove it. Always go with instinct is the lesson learnt.

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          1. Brutus619
            • 13 Years
            11 years, 10 days ago

            I wanted to get in Walcott for this week but since he's still out I had to go for Ozil (simply had to get rid of Eriksen this week, it couldn't wait).

            Oscar's quite decent but I reckon Haz will outscore him this season, his stats on the weekend were immense (6 chances created!).

            I'm weighing up whether to do Michu to Haz OR Caz (major differential but unimpressive stats on the weekend, played pretty darn well v Dortmund though).

            Ironically I'm going to advice against De Guzman 😀 He simply hasn't got the stats to show that he will be a good pick. I'm certain Townsend will outscore him for as long as they get game time. But if you want to get rid of Townsend I really would advise waiting until this weekend passes (so he can play Hull) and then get Pablo H (against Cardiff). Pablo H is an immense point scorer for his price and usually has far better stats than Michu when playing with him.

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            1. FISSH
              • 11 Years
              11 years, 10 days ago

              Yea I have just played my WC and won't be using any transfers this week.

              Vorm (boruc)

              Clyne, Terry, GJ, Baines

              Michu(C), Oscar, Townsend

              Sturridge, Lukaku, Giroud

              Captaincy will change if Michu looks shattered tonight or maybe even if he gets 90 mins.

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              1. Brutus619
                • 13 Years
                11 years, 10 days ago

                Nice team. Who's on your bench?

                My ideal team that I want to build asap (x means I need to transfer them in):

                Boruc, £4m

                Evra, Coleman, Davies (or X Chico), Shaw, £4.9m OR £6.3m

                Ozil OR Walcott (X), Pablo H, Hazard (X), Silva (X), Ramsey

                Sturridge, Lukaku, Benteke (X)

                No idea when and how I'll get rid of Ozil for Walcott though 🙁

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              2. Brutus619
                • 13 Years
                11 years, 10 days ago

                I'd captain Townsend, Sturridge and Giroud this week over Michu if I'm honest.

                I've got Michu but I'm either captaining Suarez or Ozil this week.

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                1. FISSH
                  • 11 Years
                  11 years, 10 days ago

                  bench is Barkley, Brady and Chester mate.

                  I just have a feeling Michu may do well vs West Ham.. donno really

                  Why would you want to get rid of Ozil for Walcott?
                  If Ozil was 10.0 now I would snap him up instantly.

                  Ramsey wagon still going strong... (took him out for Townsend..) lol

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                  1. Brutus619
                    • 13 Years
                    11 years, 10 days ago

                    Ozil will score a lot no doubt but I have a sneaky feeling Walcott will absolutely hammer in the goals from the right. Also the difference between a £4.9 and £6.3 defenders could be quite big (I just wish I could afford Ivanovic in this plan)...or I could maybe even get a second GK which would be awesome! ('Cos then I wouldn't have to get rid of Boruc which I now plan to do if I keep Ozil).

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                    1. FISSH
                      • 11 Years
                      11 years, 10 days ago

                      Yea no matter what you do there are problems.

                      I have just played my wildcard and now I want a huge midfield of Silva, Walcott, Oscar, Michu so I would have to have Morrison as my 4.5

                      I also want to out Sturridge for Suarez but that at the moment is such a waste.

                      Glad I got rid of mignolet on the WC, also may not keep Baines if he continues to get 1 point. lol

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                      1. Brutus619
                        • 13 Years
                        11 years, 10 days ago

                        Morrison is a good pick at that price. But I implore you to keep an eye on Pablo H when he starts playing regularly. If he plays as much as Michu I am absolutely certain he will score more FPL points than M (based on their performances both statistically and on FPL when they were on the pitch together). It all depends on Pablo H nailing down the flank as his own and kicking Dyer to the bench.

                        Also that saving between those 2 players could allow you to do a lot! £3m is a huge difference and Pablo H will defo be fantastic value if he carries on from where he left off :).

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                      2. FISSH
                        • 11 Years
                        11 years, 10 days ago

                        I will definitely keep my eye on Hernandez. Cheers mate, he does look a bit lightweight and prone to being rested though..

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  24. rumplestilskin
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 11 days ago

    What has Ian Holloway done to deserve this ?

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    1. Demí
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 11 days ago

      Lost football matches

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      1. rumplestilskin
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 11 days ago

        did he have players like aguero in his team...

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    2. Acquafresca
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 11 days ago

      Dumb question. 3pts in 8

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      1. rumplestilskin
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 11 days ago

        yes, real dumb of me to ask.....
        Ian had ozil, cazorla and oscar in his team and yet that fool earned 3 points from 8 matches...

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    3. jas5sk - Youtube channel
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 11 days ago

      He did exactly what you do with a team that sold their best player, lost their second best player to injury, and brought in players like Chamakh and Campana.

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      1. rumplestilskin
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 11 days ago

        agreed.... he didn't have the resources to compete.... still 5/6 poi ts would have been much better from these matches....

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    4. Freshy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 11 days ago

      Way to honest for the Prem

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    5. Sánchez
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 11 days ago

      Ladbrokes
      William Hill
      Paddy Power
      Coral

      All to win

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  25. onionbarje
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 11 days ago

    So what has happened to Dzeko being 'first choice'

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    1. Acquafresca
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 11 days ago

      He meant fird choice 😉

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    2. jas5sk - Youtube channel
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 11 days ago

      He's a bit rubbish, helluva sub though

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    3. Sánchez
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 11 days ago

      As I said pre season, that was always going to be short lived. And Anelka and Aspas were always going to complete the holy trinity of shit strikers who would fail.

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    4. Qubit
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 11 days ago

      He tops my per minute chart for shots on target, shots inside box and shots combined. Shame he isn't more nailed on.

      3rd spot on the chart is quite interesting tho...

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    5. Ghost Ship
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 11 days ago

      The same thing that happened to Luiz being undroppable. Managers say all sorts of stuff, but quality wins out (dzeko) and Jose like players who do a job.

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  26. Jinswick
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 11 days ago

    HIT or NO HIT?

    HIT:
    GW9: Nolan -> Hazard
    GW10: Mirallas & Sturridge -> Barkley & Aguero(c) [4 points]

    NO HIT:
    GW9: Nolan -> Paulinho, or save transfer
    GW10: Sturridge -> Aguero(c)

    Boruc, Davis
    Baines, Terry, Toure, Clyne, Ward
    Michu, Ramsey, Mirallas, Nolan, Ravel
    Suarez, Sturridge, Giroud

    Bank 2.2m

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    1. Brutus619
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 11 days ago

      For the love of everything holy do not get rid of Studge for Aguero. Nolan to Hazard is a great move. Mirallas may keep up his new form (6 chances created last game). Michu to Silva in the future to cover City imo (even if you don't care about coverage, Silva is a FANTASTIC PICK in his own right - see my post above).

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    2. Brutus619
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 11 days ago

      Having said that, Caroll may be back within a month, as soon as he's back Nolan will start slamming in the goals imo.

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  27. The Sarjeant
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 11 days ago

    Can't wait to get Aguero after the Chelsea match, was always the plan!

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  28. Herman Toothrot
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 11 days ago

    Checked Benteke's price on TotalFPL. Up 1.4% today, bringing him to 15.8%. Can't go up before next Saturday you reckon?

    FT next week is Giroud to Benteke

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  29. TheSteady ¤ Wines th…
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 11 days ago

    Could someone suggest a nice accumulator for tonight? 🙂

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    1. Herman Toothrot
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 11 days ago

      Kagawa hayrick followed by him biting off Moyes's head.

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    2. jas5sk - Youtube channel
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 11 days ago

      I've done:

      Man City/CSK Over 2 goals

      Real Madrid Over 2 goals

      PSG Over 2 goals

      ManU win

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      1. The Sarjeant
        • 11 Years
        11 years, 11 days ago

        What's the odds on that?

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        1. jas5sk - Youtube channel
          • 12 Years
          11 years, 11 days ago

          It's $100 to win $721

          -240
          -191
          -105
          -105

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        2. The Sarjeant
          • 11 Years
          11 years, 11 days ago

          Well what were they, obviously the City bit has already come in.

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          1. jas5sk - Youtube channel
            • 12 Years
            11 years, 11 days ago

            City had the worst odds, followed by ManU game, and the PSG and Real over 2s are almost evens

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  30. Sánchez
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 11 days ago

    No matter what Aguero does, I'm not falling for that trap again. I'll keep Suarez as my 11m striker thanks.

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    1. Scottys Army
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 11 days ago

      spot on same here

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      1. McSauce
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 11 days ago

        samies

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    2. boc610
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 11 days ago

      yeo, guaranteed 90mins with returns week in week out.....

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      1. boc610
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 11 days ago

        *yep

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    3. Chris_White
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 11 days ago

      Burnt me too many times.

      Having said that, I'll probably fall for the temptation once again 😉

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