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:
Well, here's the planned team, subject to teamsheets and last minute horrors. Going all in with punts I believe in. http://i.imgur.com/4j1ORHC.png
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Terry Azpilicueta Kolarov Ward / Rat
Hazard Mata Lallana AJ / Noone
Suarez Aguero Bony
/ denotes rotating pairs.
0.6 in bank.Open ControlsLike it for it's puntieness.
No yaya or Citeh mid then?Open ControlsNah, am basically praying Yaya's ridiculous conversion rate can't continue. Kolarov's mad attacking threat and Aguero are my access to their attack.
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Dont like double defensive punts. Spread the risk. AJ no. Lallana No. Everything else looks fine.
Open ControlsCheers. Usually don't double up and didn't for Everton, but am seeing real signs of game killing from Mourinho.
Open Controlswhats wrong with lallana? His two tough games in the next 8 are arsenal and liverpool and both of them are at home. i dont see anything wrong with that.
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Maybe get an Arsenal defender
Open ControlsYeah they are a good defence overall and I could go Kos/Sagna over Azpi. Some tricky fixtures for Arsenal in the next six though, while I reckon Chelsea could kill off many of the games.
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Very solid team. Maybe Vlaar for Rat? Kos for Azpi?
Open ControlsMmm Villa's defence has improved, though I trust West Ham's more and they have more CS this season. Kos for Azpi is possible
Open ControlsLike the team Isacki, a lot. Does Ward rotate with Rat, or do you care with a 3-4-3? Probably not. Maybe Demel over Rat ?
Open ControlsCheers encouraging stuff. Yep they were picked for the rotation - the next 8 are HUL SWA WBA NOR SOT swa HUL sun/sto. So can play 4-3-3 on good weeks if necessary. Interesting to check out Demel, I thought Rat was more nailed on but comparing the gametime it's not clear at all which is more nailed on.
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Nice team overall and I like the punts.
AJ I too am onboard (as is Evs I believe).
Kolorov I cannot afford as I will keep Coleman
Getting Azpi.
Got Mata today.
Keeping Flukaku for a wee bit longer.Open ControlsThis is it, flair or death!
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McG has gash home fixtures (which is when they are reliable). And Adrien could sit out any given week.Open ControlsThing that persuades me on Adrian is that Doosra called him getting the place at the start of the season, and he seems to have grown into it.
The alternatives to McGregor are Speroni (worse fixtures) and Mannone (don't trust Sunderland defence). It's true Hull have got all their clean sheets at home so far, still, in a run of cpl TOT sun SOT car NEW I'd expect a few CS.Open ControlsI was laughed at for Adrian in my WC.
But he was signed to be their #1, he's just been eased into the role.
His to lose now.Open Controls
Looks good. Only thing I'd say is caution with Bony -- once they start Europa League again/Michu returns, he might not be as appealing. Hopefully Ade would be in your price range still at that point.
Open ControlsYeah good tip, that would be several transfers down the line so may well be able to move brackets.
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Increases
Mata
Eto'o
Cahill
Sturridge
Aguero
Falls
Lukaku
Coleman
Negredo
Who Cares
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6 downOpen ControlsNice work ILF. Check the stickies in future. 😉
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I need some options from the West Ham defense...who is nailed on?
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Just got peer pressured into captaining Suarez.
Thanks alot guys.Open ControlsRepost from last
Sorry to annoy you guys but I do need advice please
Boruc Mannone
Ivanovic Koscielny Coleman Vlaar Ward
Hazard Yaya Mata Erikson Noone
Suarez Aguero JRod
0.7m ITB.
The whole Cabaye thing kinda ruined it.
A) Downgrade someone and get Baines > Coleman
B) Downgrade someone and get a better 3rd striker (although I like JRod there)
Any advice appreciated 😀Open Controlswhy ivan? he has started one in last four. better options at that price
Open ControlsI'm actually keen on getting Iva as well. DOTS321, what's your reason behind picking Iva?
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Downgrade Ivanovic to Azpi and get Bony or a better striker over JRod.
Or downgrade Erikson and upgrade JRod
Basically just upgrade JRodOpen ControlsPersonally, I would downgrade Yaya to Silva or Navas. Downgrade Coleman to Kolarov.
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Hi guys, am I right to say Ivanovic is the first choice fullback at Chelsea?
Open Controls5.5 nocerino to start? i dont know anything about him but westham fixtures are great after this gwk.
Open ControlsOne great season in Italy, since then not a lot.
They let him go to West Ham. West Ham!Open Controls
I can't get the voice in my head to stop telling me that Oscar is a player to have for this gameweek and moving forward in general.
Open ControlsWho will beat whom this season. ME or TM. 48 points behind him after hits but superior team 🙂
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A. Sagna (away vs SOU)
or
B. Ki (home vs stoke)Open ControlsWho to get rid of: Johnson or Eriksen?
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Open ControlsIt would appear so, but Razvan is cheaper and has more attacking potential...
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Based on some of the responses I got i'm starting to rethink everything though i'm not on a WC.
Mannone (Boruc)
Kosc Kolarov Azpi (Chiriches Chester)
Hazard Lallana Eriksen Silva (Pozuelo)
Suarez Sturridge Aguero
I was all set on doing Sturridge > Bony this week to make room for Lallana > Mata next week but now i'm second guessing myself. What should I do?
A) Exactly what I said above, Sturridge > Bony this week, Lallana > Mata the next
B) Both Transfers for a hit this week
C) Save FT and do both transfers next week
D) Save FT and just don't do both transfers
E) OtherOpen ControlsSigh, missed the price rises tonight 🙁
To do Negredo -> Aguero I'd need take a 4 point hit to free up 0.6, who should I downgrade, and who should I replace them with? (team linked)
A. Gerrard
B. Ozil
C. Mignolet
or
D. Negredo -> Rooney, no points hit but no Aguero.Open ControlsWhich is better for the wildcard team?
A. John Terry + Mata
B. Apzilicueta + Yaya ToureOpen ControlsCrazy to captain Sturridge tomorrow over Saurez/Aguero/Hazard/Cazorla?
Open ControlsCrazy to downgrade Suarez for Sturridge to free up some funds?
Probably, right?Open ControlsSuarez and Sturridge will score pretty similar between now and season's end imo.
Open ControlsI wouldn't be surprised in a way. Concerned about Sturridge injuries and Suarez occasional massive points hauls which propel people who captain him further and further away.
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For sure
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What looks the best option??
A) A Johnson, Eriksen, J Rod
B) Eriksen, Noone, Adebayor
C) Eriksen, Noone, Bony
D) A Johnson, Noone, Adebayor
E) Noone, other 7-7.5 mid, AdebayorOpen ControlsC
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After reshuffling a little bit, my final team will be-
Mannone-Adrián
Cahill-Koscielny-Vlaar-Ward-Chambers
Hazard-Ramsey-Mata-Eriksen-Noone
Agüero-Suárez-Bony
Any comments?Open ControlsAlmost identical to mine. I'm still unsure whether to go AJ or Lallana + Adebayor, or Eriksen & Bony.
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Only One 3,9 Def needed. go with:
1--RBennett
or
2--BruceOpen ControlsSo is Yaya no longer essential? Everyone I've showed my wildcard team too has recommended downgrading and I have a tv of 113m so it's not that he's taking up too much money.
Open ControlsDitch Suarez for Sturridge to free up funds a crazy / desperate move (your pick)?
Open ControlsReally? It just occured to me, kind of scared of Suarez' occasional massive points hauls. With everybody captaining him it seems like you'd get killed going without him...
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How essential is Aguero? I'm considering getting Rooney instead (if he's stating tomorrow) because I can afford him without having to take a 4 point hit.
Open ControlsDon't play sillybuggers. Just get Kun and rest easy.
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RMT
Mannone-Price
Coleman-Kosc-Nastasic-Collins-Ward
Silva-Hazard-Ramsey-Januzaj-Puncheon
Suarez-Aguero-LukakuOpen Controlsget in kevin davis...0.1 cheaper than price lol
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on WC, 0m in bank...navas over lallana or eriksen? thoughts on my team please...
Mannone Marshall
Azpil AWilliams Ward Rat BTurner (will play azpil every wk and AW/Rat rotate, same w/ Ward/Turn)
Hazard Mata AJohnson Navas(?) Noone
Aguero Suarez BentekeOpen ControlsAJ & Navas > Ramsey & Lallana
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Last WC doubt - is Ivanovic worth 0.7m more than Azpi?
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Hazard Yaya Mata Erikson Noone
Suarez Aguero JRod
Plan on rotating the 2 cheapies.
Good plan or just find funds to upgrade.
I like JRod he's on form has good fixtures and if Lamberts 'small' injury gets any worse he'll be handed the lone strikers role cause Osvaldo's banned right?
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