As always, we cast our eye over the statistics across the previous round of matches to highlight some of the stand-out performers. Chelsea’s change of formation bodes well for their midfield veteran, United’s former Toffee provides chances aplenty, Villa’s misfiring frontman still has reason for optimism, while Liverpool’s young full-back delivers a tenacious display in the Merseyside derby:
Alright lads... I have 2FTs and I'm using them to sell Baines and beef up the midfield...
I have 23.2m to spend after selling Baines, Ozil & Brady for (-4)...
Migs
BAINES Terry M.Turner (Clyne B.Turner)
OZIL BRADY Ramsey Barkley (Januzaj)
Rooney Suarez Aguero
So far I'm set on getting Hazard, Gerrard and Gabbidon or a 4.9m defender, but who?
Alternatively, I could afford Mertesacker with Oscar and Coutinho, but I'm not sure I prefer those mids over Hazard and Gerrard long term...
What do you think?
A - Baines, Ozil & Brady > Gabbidon/4.9m def, Hazard & Gerrard (-4)
B - Baines, Ozil & Brady > Mertesacker, Oscar & Coutinho (-4)
C - Any other variations for 23.2m
ThanksOpen ControlsIt does, doesn't it...
The only thing stopping me is that I've convinced myself that Hazard and Gerrard are the better options from each team... but surely having Mert over Gabbidon makes up for any lost points in midfield?Open Controls
No it doesn't,
I feel you should stick with ozil, try gerrard for brady and gabbidon for baines is possible. I think ozil is due for a big game, assist and goal kind of game.Open Controls
Brady to Lamps and Baines to Mert/Gabby?
Open ControlsThe other alternative is Brady > RavMo and keeping funds for an upgrade later.
Open ControlsYeah I was thinking about rolling over a FT for the first time ever, but I reckon there are points to be made back this weekend...
I'm trying to bring in players that will play every game over the festive... so Mert is a good option...
Obviously you can't guarantee that with Chelsea mids, but Hazard is as close as it gets,...
Gerrard is definitely the man in midfield, can we say the same about Coutinho?Open ControlsJust think Özil/Ramsey will be amongst the highest scoring mids in the next 3. Might come back to bite you.
Open ControlsYeah Ozil has the potential to score big in every game huh... problem is I've had him for all of those nothing games in between..
Would probably have switched to Walcott after next week anyway...
I think the guys I'm getting in will score just as well if not better, and it gives me better balance...Open Controls
Lampard ? 😯
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Jack Wilshere 😎
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WOW chelsea had 2 shots compared to 15 from Basel
Open ControlsJust watching the Arsenal game now. 17 minutes in and Ramsey should have scored and could easily have had 2 assists already, plus I'm pretty sure he drew the penalty as well. I don't know why there's talk of selling him!
Yes they are "could/should haves" but he's been due some bad luck so to speak, he'll still score very well.Open ControlsYep Ramsey won the peno.
Done Ramsey > Wilshere already though 😎Open ControlsDon't know how Wilshere plays but that first goal...oohhh yeah.
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I would say I'm shocked at people selling Ramsey but after 5 years on this site nothing surprises me anymore!
I can't see him leaving my team all season to be honest. Same with Ozil but that is because I feel he will reward my patienceOpen Controls
I agree bro. To me Ozil & Ramsey are season keepers. With Cardiff, Hull & Everton in the next 3 I'm surprised people are selling.
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RMT this team guys looking Good to Go this GW or What?
Boruc
Evra Mertersaker Gabbidon
Ravel M Hazard Ozil Ramsey
Aguero Rooney Suarez
4. Barkley Clyne A Williams
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To be honest I could see BOTH Southampton and Cardiff sneaking goals against Chelsea and Arsenal...probably will stick with my budget defense until GW14..
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Am tempted to do the same although I onlt got 3 points from 4 players last GW.
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Why all the Walcott love, you all trying to start a fail train? Would be interested to know how many of the people actually talking about getting Walcott in get him. He's just back from a long injury, he isn't assured starts and his stats weren't great at the start of the season anyway. I wouldn't go near him for now.
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His stats were great - the actual points he scored weren't so much.
He is a proven FPL midfielder and has scored points whenever he plays, even in the seasons he wasn't a regular he managed to score when he did play.
I'm not getting him, because at the moment he isn't assured of starts and hasn't even started since his injury.
He may very well start against Cardiff, but Hull and Everton are within 8 days of the Cardiff game, and I highly doubt he'll start all 3.Open Controls
i'm gettin him next GW 😉
Open ControlsI think he will break people's hearts. He didn't do anything before he got injured & it's going to take him a good month to regain the level of fitness required at this level. I'm keeping Ozil.
In regards to Hazard & Oscar I would rather bring Rooney in gw15/16 instead of the 2 Chelsea. If they became too consistently good to ignore I'd rather sell Ozil & keep Rooney.Open Controls
Which defenders should I be looking to get in from next gameweek going forward?
Current backline:
Nastasic, Dawson, Williams, Clyne, B.Turner
Will have 2 spare transfers.
Looking at Agger, Evans, Gabbidon, Azpi (if nailed on)... Distin (from GW16 on)Open ControlsI really want to get Evra back in (was a mistake letting him go in the first place), but I reckon he will need to keep up his attacking returns in order to score points, since I just can't see them keeping many CS...
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Vidic and Jones are back. Jones MIGHT be deployed in midfield, clearing the path for Jevans to start at CB...but I still wouldn't want to go near him.
I know Smalling is shite but Moyes seems to like him. Can't discount the fact that Rio will get a few games as well.
I like the Agger pick.Open ControlsI'd steer clear of Utd n Liv defence till they start keeping CS on the road. Others all good options.
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Liverpool are away at Hull next followed by Norwich and West Ham both at home. Couldn't ask for better fixtures!
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I prefer Skrtel over Agger. And I'm looking to double up on a Liverpool defender for the next 3 game weeks, and then for game week 16 bring in Jagielka.
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Open ControlsI'd rather bank the 0.5 tbh. If I'm overpaying I'd rather get Jagielka.
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The Bookies Picks Summary - Gameweek 12
The bet365 XI team didn't do too badly this week, considering they had two players who didn't play. The 9 players who played scored a very decent 67 points - without a captain. The scout picks beat the bookies team by 11 points and also made a profit on the betting side, where as the bet365 XI lost 50p! (Because RVP didn't play the bet was voided, so only a £9 bet got placed.)
Here's last weeks team;
Harper
Davies - Evra - Mertesacker - Terry
Ramsey - Sessegnon - Hazard
Aguero - Remy - RVP
The Bookies Picks Vs The Scout Picks:
The Bookies Picks Points: 67
The Scout Picks Points: 78
The Bookies Picks Betting Profit/Loss: -£0.50
The Scout Picks Betting Profit/Loss: +£0.30
Well the scout picks won this weekend! I'll be recording the profit and loss for both teams and the points of each, up until the end of this year, and then draw up a summary. I'll post next gameweek's bookies picks later today!Open ControlsPlease rate my team
Krul (Myhill)
Mertesacker Yanga-Mbiwa Glen Johnson (Chester, Baker)
Yaya Touré Gerrard Ramsey Navas (Daniel Johnson)
Suárez(vc) Agüero(C) Giroud
Captaincy not sure yet...any suggestions are welcome 0.2 in bank 2 FTOpen ControlsI am thinking of getting GJ out for terry and navas out for Coutinho and myhill for non active goalkeeper (-4 in the process)... please suggest
Open ControlsI really don't like the Newcastle double up. Keep Terry. You do need to get rid of Navas though.
Open ControlsNavas-->Coutinho this week
GJ ---> terry ?Open Controls
Nice. Thanks S.
Open ControlsNo problem Walt 😉
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THE tie of the UEFA FFS FA cup 3rd round:
EVS vs FORCA
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Chosen by the FFS community 😯
http://www.fantasyfootballscout.co.uk/2013/11/26/the-big-numbers-gameweek-12-2/?hc_page=8#hc_comment_6086890Open ControlsIt was just meant to be.
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Will be legendary...
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More likely to keep a CS this week, Arsenal or Chelsea? I'm thinking Arsenal even though they're away and Chelsea is home. Cardiff weren't impressive in attack, United was just wank in defense..
Open ControlsBet365 says Arsenal too.
Open Controlslet me touch your brain Sarjeant..
Migs, Lewis
Clyne, Ros, Coleman, Burner, Rat
Ravel, Gerrard, Hazard, Januzaj, Ramsey
Suarez, Rooney, Aguero
A) Rooney -> Lukaku + Ros -> Merte
B) Gerrard -> Lallana + Ros -> Merte (to bring in GJ later)
I'm thinking A)Open ControlsI'm tempted to downgrade Rooney to Lukaku myself. I really don't trust Arsenal's defence. And I'm likely to do Wilson go Skrtel this week. hul / NOR / WHM - has to be clean sheets from a 1 or 2 of those.
Open ControlsI've only got £0.9m I'm the bank. So I can only afford Skrtel. Plus Skrtel looks like a BPS magnet.
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He's playing SO much that he's due to a dip/a rest, plus when RVP comes back all the pressure won't be on his shoulders, I don't know it's not an easy decision to make but I think Lukaku is due a run and it serves a general greater purpose by upgrading my awful defense ha..
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Arite geezers, see you on the other side of the weekend.
Salma is off to Vegas Baby!!Open ControlsI'm going there in 7 weeks!
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If Hart stuffs up in the CL, is it safe to lock in Panti?
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A. Lukaku Silva Wacott
or
B. Rooney Ozil Whittingham (rotate with Ravel)
Planning for future transfers next weeksOpen ControlsB is in my team atm, just think I'm lack of City coverage (no Aguero) and try to get Silva
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Snodgrass & Baines both out for a while then - I hadn't planned for that.
What would you do from this shortlist?
A) Baines -> a cheapie to rotate with Clyne & Ward (someone like Collins/Rat/Vlaar/Murner). If going this route then that paves the way for:
GW14: Nasri -> Walcott
GW15: Snodgrass & Giroud -> Sess & Rooney [4 pointer]
B) Baines & Snodgrass -> cheap defender (see above) & Hazard [4 pointer]. If going this route then that paves the way for:
GW14: Nasri -> Coutinho (can't afford Walcott)
GW15: Save
GW16: Giroud -> Lukaku
C) Baines -> GJ. If going this route then that paves the way for:
GW14: Nasri -> Walcott
GW15: Snodgrass -> Sess
GW16: Giroud -> Lukaku
Boruc
Terry, Evra, Ward
Mirallas, Ramsey, Nasri, Ravel
Suarez, Aguero, Giroud
Davis, Clyne, Baines*, Snodgrass*
Bank 0.8m, 1 freebieOpen ControlsC by a mile!
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Mignolet harper
Ivan willams Mertesacker clyne chester
Sessegnon ozil brady hazard Morrison
Luka Suarez aguero.
1ft 0.7m
1) Ozil to gerrad/coutinho
2)save ft
3) ozil/brady to coutinho cabayeOpen ControlsZep and other FMLSers...
2014 schedule is out: http://www.mlssoccer.com/schedule
Starts March 8th
Defoe to TFC: http://www.theglobeandmail.com/sports/soccer/report-toronto-fc-agrees-to-deal-with-tottenham-striker-defoe/article15624366/Open Controls
Open ControlsThanks man, I'll definitely be signing up, and trying to beat my debut rank (67th-ish)...
Open ControlsLooking forward to see what ridiculous price tag they put on Defoe 😆
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Best uber defender at present (under 4.9)?
Thinking Vlaar.Open ControlsYeah he is nailed on and I expect better defence from villa with the three amigos back up top creating havoc.
Open ControlsWhat are your thoughts on Baker? I see he has 11% ownership.
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Flanagan 😉 😎
Open ControlsYeah, it's a punt. But who knows what formation they'll play. Brendan has been impressed with his performances, so has Gerrard.
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Not sure if you trust them but the Hammers could easily keep a CS in their next 2.
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Would really appreciate any opinions on this
What would you do?
Currently have Silva(yes, I know) and Toure on my hit list...
Would you get rid of Toure to Chester and play Dawson (MUN) (thus keeping silva for another week and watching his fitness)
or
Would you replace Silva with 1 of Walcott/Oscar/Yaya and which one?Open ControlsReplace Silva.
1. You have more money tied up in that player.
2. Attacking players score more points.Open ControlsThanks. Didnt realize Toures price dropped tonight so guess I already missed out on that transfer. Was my plan orignally to replace Silva. Who do you think is the best replacement though?
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like many on here i've kept cash aside for wally.. will be gettin him in for mirallas next week. Question is, is it worth it owning him for the hectic christmas schedule? Surely carryin a player just back from a long term injury is a bit risky with 3 games in 6 coming up(and 9 games in total in a month). kinda second guessing myself here
Open ControlsThis. Was always my plan to get him but I doubt he will start 3 games in a week and I feel maybe now is the time for a Gerrard/Yaya type player for assured starts.
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Thinking of 1 of these moves this GW. Please advise?
Boruc > Migs (means I can't get a Pool Mid).
Davis xx > Myhill (rotates well^^)
Dawson > Mert/McAuleyOpen ControlsI did Davis > Krul last week.
Needed a back up with those fixtures for Southampton.
I'd do BOpen ControlsCheers Rohan. Krul obviously rotates better but that .5 could come in handy in over xmas. When in a 50-50 situation I'll stick with Boruc anyway 😉
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Would save transfer if you can afford to field 11 decent players. Myhill probably wont keep a cleanie this week and you would play Boruc next so best to wait till GW15 for that.
Not keen on Liverpool defense to play every week.
Dawson to Mert looks good but I would also contemplate saving.Open ControlsNone of them really appeal tbh.
The idea of getting rid of Borat is anathema to me as STH will be a goldmine of cs.
Who is XX? Myhill may be gone soon with FOS due back.
Dawson - Spuds will still do cs despite the City result.
Any better moves?Open Controls
Rank these in order from best to worst up until Jan. WC:
Evra - Terry - Mertesacker - Agger - Evans - Flanagan - AzpiOpen Controls
Need someone to replace snoddy
This is my mid at the moment
Ozil, Haz - Ravel, Brady, Snoddy
Able to afford up to 7.0m thanksOpen Controls
I'm in a similar dilemma.
Open Controlsbeen thinking seggx, adam johnson or fer/redmond
any thoughts?Open ControlsI looked at sess or even downgrading Ozil to walcott and upgrading to Mirallas or Ramsay or someone. Maybe Coutinho if I can squeeze some cash elsewhere.
RIght now I'm 0.1 short of doing Rooney to Agureo, so think I might downgrade Snod to a cheapy like Bacuna or Brady and get in KunOpen Controls
Tomorrow I am off to climb rocks at a place where there is no electricity and you need to take a poop in the jungles
😕Open ControlsWhich part of india you from?
Open Controlsand where is the trek? i'm going for one too.. Goa border though.. Chorla ghat
Open ControlsIts not exactly a trek. Its a basic rock climbing course/ trip whatever you wanna call it.
Its in Purulia, Bengal 😀Open Controlsah cool.. my trek is on sunday.. today it's the flea market and listening to music while stoned at anjuna 😎
Open ControlsGoa 😉
Open ControlsBest place to be during Christmas ain't it?
At least now I know who to contact the next time I visit 😉Open Controlsyup.. though me and my friends started organisin our own christmas and new year parties now. Most places become too touristy christmas time 🙂 .. you come here often? let me know when you comin next
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Don't know if I should switch someone out or stick:
Boruc Harper
Coleman Dawson Clyne Mturner Faye
Ozil Ramsy Hazard RavMor Januzaj
Suarez (v) Rooney Aguer (c)
2 FTs .4 in bankOpen Controls@ Snake Juice, official source for the Walcott comment:
https://twitter.com/Arsenal/status/404951526918991872Open ControlsBrady or Arnautovic. Both will be gone pretty soon anyway so wont make a difference which one.
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Gotta wait a week to get him even though i got the cash to do mirallas to wally. cant really remove mirallas this week.. go for it kostja.
Open Controlsunderstandable, Im getting him for Arnautovic and Brady so not really a tough choice 😀
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Migs, Lewis
Coleman, Rat, Rosenior, Burner, Clyne
Gerrard, Hazard, Ramsey, Ravel, Januzaj
Suarez, Aguero, Rooney
I did it..
Rooney -> Lukaku, Rosenior -> Terry.
done. wish me luck. night folks.Open Controlsif anyone needed a defensive upgrade it was you.. nice move i reckon
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Damn why do I have to have so much faith in snoddy? Who to change him for? 0.9 in the bank. Also considering downgrading Ozil to walcott which will give me more cash.
On a side note, should I ditch Tekkers/Rooney for Aguero or just do without for now?Open Controls
Aguero - RVP - Suarez
A) save FT, keep RVP, he will play at tot
B) RVP -- > Rooney
C) RVP --- > OtherOpen Controls
RVP too expensive and missing too much game time. Just get rid be done with it. Rooney is doing the job
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Need to ship Reid this week.
A. Skrtel
B. Azpilicueta
C. Koscielny
D. Evans
Obviously C is the only nailed on option but fixtures get tough after a couple weeks.
Cheaper options include vlaar, debuchy, Collins etc..
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