We roll out the next instalment of our weekly article for Members tonight, offering an in-depth statistical analysis of the main captaincy contenders for the set of fixtures ahead. With Luis Suarez topping the Captain Poll, we assess the Everton defence ahead of the Anfield Merseyside derby. We also dig deep into the data of Eden Hazard and Samuel Eto’o ahead of the home game against West Ham, whilst Sergio Aguero and Wayne Rooney’s prospects are also discussed, with the latter now back in full training ahead of Cardiff’s visit on Tuesday evening:
Are people jumping the gun abit early on Mata? he is a broken player very down on confidence at the moment... I know he is a great talent, and the change of scenery will do him good but I can't justify getting him in yet, at least not before we see how he recovers from his emotional time and departure from the Bridge.
On the other hand, cracking next 6 fixtures and with the DGW looming aswell getting on early might be the way to go - but I'll cop paying an extra 0.1 or 0.2 to be sure.Open ControlsWorth the risk. If he fails easy switch to silva for his nice fixtures.
Open ControlsI have Negredo to ship this week, so Mata can wait.
I'll get him in before he gets too expensive, though.Open ControlsPeople are looking for a differential as the alternative is just getting the likes of Yaya. So he kind of represents one of the last chances to make some serious gains (as well as losses)
Open ControlsBroken player very down on confidence? He'll shine tomorrow, you wait and see
Open Controlshow can you not say he is down on confidence? broken might have been a bit far but Mou didn't treat him too well and I don't care what degree of professionalism you have, it would mess with you.
Open ControlsSure, but new fresh start at a team, manager and fans that really wants him. I think he's smiling
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All he needs is a manager that loves him (and who is a little bit desperate for some wins so will start him tomorrow...).
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Fellas start ward or kos?
Open Controlswhat time will the teams be announced for tuesday's games?
Open ControlsDemi will announce them at 6.58
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Now I am on -8 and have Coleman and Cabaye in my team. My bench is very bad (Vlad, Tiote, Chester).
But two minutes ago I realize that i can see line-ups tomorrow and if Mata start i will do Cabaye ->>Mata for -12. Crazy? 🙂Open ControlsIs terry worth 1.2 over azpil? Or Cahill. Trying to decide wether it's worth a downgrade
Open ControlsIf Rooney was starting up top tomorrow with Mata starting also and RVP on the bench would you captain him?
Open ControlsCan't believe I'm asking this question but does Jo-Inge Berget threaten Noone's gametime at all on the wing?
Open ControlsNoone is nailed on. Trust me
Open ControlsYa, I think so having watched his City performance, final checks before finalizing.
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JIB plays CF, behind The striker. So, no.
Open ControlsZaha on The other hand could be worrying.
Open ControlsBoth right wing I think yeah.
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Yeah he has, there was just a mention in the article that someone described him as capable of playing in the front four.
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Not sure tbh, Isacki, not that that helps at all... But wouldn't Zaha also threaten his game time?
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Any West Ham fans about? Is Rat nailed on? Need the saving over Reid/Demel
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Open ControlsAhh dear, cheers Doos
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Think I've settled on this, only issue is no obvious route to upgrade AJ in a couple of weeks. Ramsey becomes Eriksen if he doesn't start.
Boruc, Davis
Koscielny, Evans, Kolarov, Ward, Bruce
Hazard, Mata, AJohnson, Ramsey, Noone
Sturridge, Suarez, Aguero
0.2m in bank, any thoughts?Open ControlsGood to go? Subs in the right order 😉
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.........Kolorov.....Koscielny.....Baines.........
....Mata......Gerrard....Hazard....Januzaj...
...........Aguero......Giroud......Suarez...........
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Adrian Cabaye Clyne JohnOpen ControlsNo responses... Hmmm, usually a good sign!
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Did Newcastle accept PSG's offer for Cabaye?
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Cheers guys. Gonna sell him then.
Open ControlsDo people think cabaye starts? PSG deal agreed and all. Might be one last hurrah or wrapped in cotton wool?
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So, what's the deal. Is everyone dropping Cabaye, or waiting until Tuesday? There is effectively 0% chance he will play on Tuesday, yeah?
Open ControlsIs Whittaker out of the frame then? Or could he come back in?
Open ControlsWhat's the news on Cabaye? Is he leaving?
Open ControlsNever mind. Juste seen above.
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There's a certain calmness involved in not being on wc and not being rushed into making a transfer as we can see line-ups.
Can't remember the last time I was this calm this close to a GW 😀
On another note Cabaye go bye from wc team, so how to replace him
a) Ramsey
b) Eriksen
c) Mirallas
d) AJ
e) think outside the box and get Sissoko, who might go into the hole with Cabaye off, or Barfa who might come back into the team and take pens?Open ControlsI'm really calm too. I'm really looking forward to picking the damn team I want.
I'd go Eriksen.Open ControlsAll of them are potentially good shouts. Just gotta get lucky!
Personally, I'd be tempted to get Ramsey in now, if I was on a WC.Open ControlsRamsey if you haven't got Cazorla / Ozil / Giroud.
Open ControlsI'm on WC and may get Barfa. 😯
Open ControlsAdrian, Mannone
Coleman, Kos, Evans, Vlaar, Yoshida
Mata, Hazard, Yaya, Ramsey, Noone
Suarez, Aguero, Bony
could get Ade if I got AJOpen Controls
AJ for me and then look to possibly swap to Ramsey later.
Open Controlsif anything I'd look at it the other way. Get Ramsey now and swap when Arsenal's fixtures turn and AJ looks like getting a DGW
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Play one of these three: Kolarov, Parr, Bruce
Open Controlskolarov...parr is injured
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I have one aim this season.
TO beat TM again.Open Controlsso, just aim to beat you then? 😉
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Ozil to Mata like.. Now?
Ozil doesn't worth his current price. His numbers are poooooor.
Mata in the other hand has been benched most of the season in Chelsea.. Soo.. help?Open ControlsCazorla.
Open ControlsMmm.. tough one as I'd love Ozil next GW! If you don't think he is worth holding for that then ditch.
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A
Ade, Oscar, JOhnson, Noone, Lallana
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B
JRod, Erikkson, Ki, Ramsey, Mata
???Open ControlsEvening! Any advice on this wildcard team?
Szezney (Kelvin Davis)
A Cole, Kolarov, Mertesacker (Mariappa, Whittaker)
Ramsey, Eriksen, Livermore, Hazard (Mutch)
Suarez (c), Adebayor, Aguero
ThanksOpen ControlsMidfield isn't strong enough. Ramsey won't start
Open ControlsCole may not start either
Open ControlsDowngrade Kolo and Upgrade a midfielder.
Obviously you don't have much TV to play with so I don't know whether you can fit Mata/Silva/Yaya in there, but if you can - do itOpen Controls
For one week:
Ozil > Mata or Ba? For -4
Or leave Ozil in.
Do we think Mata will play the full 90? Will Ba even play? :-sOpen ControlsThanks
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hazard or suarez for captain?
Open ControlsRepost for an answer. Can't get rid of me that easily. 😉
Williamson, Mannone/Boruc.
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Evans, Davis/Boruc.
?Open ControlsThis articles makes me want to captain Bony
Open ControlsHaving bony is a big differential in itself, really worth the risk of him failing as most others will have Suarez?
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A) 3.9 + Coleman
B) Azpi and Bert
Toughie imo, contemplating whether keeping Coleman will be another foolish move of mine this season 🙂Open ControlsCabaye ----> Adam Johnson looking good so far: http://uk.eurosport.yahoo.com/news/premier-league-newcastle-39-agree-fee-psg-39-222500496--sow.html
Open ControlsDid Ozil > AJ.
Now I am thinking of Cabaye > Mata -4
😉Open ControlsI avoided cabaye in my WC team and I'm just happy he is moving because I was burning that he hauled in a big score
Open ControlsHe was such a strange player. Seemed too good for Newcastle, but not good enough for ManCity/Chelsea/Arsenal
Shocked it's PSG, but they understandably need French players in their starting 11Open Controls
Three key options to replace Cabaye are:
A: Ramsey
B: Eriksen
C: Mirallas
In what order would you rate them?Open Controls

