This evening’s Members article takes a look over the action in Sunday’s Community Shield showdown between Arsenal and City. Having assessed Alexis Sanchez’ display our lunchtime Technical Area post, we delve into the data to discover for any hints of form ahead of the weekend Gameweek 1 deadline.
Any defenders at 4.0 nailed on to start?
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Filipe Luis, surely he starts GW1.
Looked class today in the second half. Nice combination play with Hazard down the left, can see a few goals and assists from him.Open ControlsNot so cynical now...
Open ControlsI'll eat my shoes if he doesnt start
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Would love Luis to start as his overlap will enable Hazard more space. Hazard found himself double/triple teamed last year as Dave wouldn't overlap/he cannot cross with his left foot!
That being said, I was intrigued by the comments from the Chelsea TV analysts tonight. They think Azpili and Dave will start and Luis will be introduced with a few cameo appearances... Strange.
Because of that, I've opted for Terry.Open Controls
a) Courtois Luis Fabregas (means I have Studge and Roonpig)
b) Luis Fabregas Costa (No Rooney)Open ControlsPVA or Yoshida?
Have Terry, Caulker, bruce, duffOpen ControlsRooney captain, what could go wrong?
Open ControlsUltimate Fantasy Premier League Keeper Options
Ideally you want one keeper who plays Saturday, one who plays Sunday, and if there is a Monday game, one for that night too, however planning for Monday games is near impossible, and giving yourself a good selection over the weekend seems the best way to maximize the chance of getting the clean sheet.
A look at some 3 keeper options
Man Utd, Newcastle, Sunderland (DDG, Krul, Mannone) (14.5)
Gives you 2 options a weekend, except weeks 3, 12 and 13, but gives an easy home fixture in all 3 cases. The second option in a gameweek is usually David De Gea, useful for UFPL as you want your punts to play and have strong backups to come in on Sunday (More on this on the Mid and Fwd articles)
DDG – Fantastic shot stopper who is the cheapest nailed on option in the United defense, strong opening fixtures should mean he cleans up the clean sheets points.
Krul – Solid option at a decent Newcastle team, any fears over clean sheet potential should be alleviated by his save points, you wont need to play him much anyway
Mannone – A hero from the season gone by, no BPS in the UFPL game means he wont be in for many 11 point hauls but should garner plenty of save points in a surprisingly resilient Sunderland side.
Man Utd, Spurs, Newcastle (DDG, LLoris, Krul) (15.5)
Gives you at least 2 options EVERY weekend up until week 15. Sightly more expensive but the option i would recommend.
LLoris – one of the league best keepers, in what many are expecting to be a strong spurs defense under Poch
Man Utd, Spurs, Mignolet (DDG, LLoris, Mignolet) (16.5)
Gives you 2 options a week except weeks 11 and 5. Even more expensive but Gives you 3 keepers from top 6 Team teams, all of which are nailed on every single match.
Mignolet – Pool should be more solid this year with Lovren and other defensive additions, although not sure Mignolet is worth the 5.5 tag.
I reckon option 2 is the best choice for the coming season, you can see a bit more detail here http://ultimatefpl.wordpress.com/2014/08/12/ultimate-fpl-goalkeepers/
Any thoughts or opinions?Open ControlsPlease join my sky league, need more recruits 🙂
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It's amazing Barkley's ownership level when you will hardly see him in a RMT on here.
Are we guilty of too much groupthink and not enough original ideas?Open ControlsYes. That's why I've got rivière. 😉
Open ControlsNot sure, what do you think?
Open ControlsIn this case, no. I didn't want Barkley last season at 5.5m. What has changed?
Open ControlsThis. Was a disappointing headache even at a low price. I'm sure he'll score a few more but no reason to invest in him at 7m yet, especially with poor fixtures.
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Rumours of Zaha to Palace - 5.5m - any takers if it happens?
Open ControlsNot if his stint at Cardiff is anything to go by.
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So what is this rojo bloke like?
Open ControlsAttacking. Very attacking.
Open ControlsReally? Cool.
I'm a united fan so hope it works.Open ControlsOnly when he plays LWB. He normally plays CB for his club though.
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An aggressive defender in every sense of the word. Gets forward plenty from either centre back or left back, a threat from corners, and a serious card magnet.
Open ControlsWell he will almost cirtainly play cb then?
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Hadn't heard of him before the World Cup, but he looked strong for Argentina, very attacking.
Open ControlsWas fantasy gold at the WC.
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Mata or Fabregas chaps? 🙂
Open ControlsFab
Open ControlsI liked him at WC anyway
Open Controlsgood question!
*flips coin*Open ControlsWhich side did it land on?
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Fab
Open ControlsThe consesus seems to be Fab, then! Might just stick with Fab, and monitor it! 🙂
Open ControlsMata will have a great season I reckon, I'd say Mata
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Tadic or Wilshere?
Open ControlsTadic
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Haven't asked for any advice today so which would you prefer out of these two?
A) Young, Sterling, Hazard
B) Hendo, Mata, Fab
Cheers guys.Open ControlsB
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Premium Players: I am sure most of you are also struggling to find the right balance for your team. How do we fit in Yaya, Hazard, Sturridge and a Man Utd striker? Is RVP going to fire on all cylinders under Van Gaal? Or is Rooney a better option at 2m less? Thought id try to create a little discussion on everyone's thoughts...
Open ControlsI think most people have decided Yaya isn't worth it. Hazard isn't worth it to start the season, over the likes of Costa or Fabregas. Rooney is much more popular than RvP. Sturridge becoming more popular but Costa's brace today will divide opinions.
Open Controlsim pretty set on my premium players(8+)
Mata Eriksen Ramsey Sterling
Rooney Sturridge
Doubt i'l change it much before deadlineOpen ControlsNo chelsea is very brave considering their opening two games
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Is Baird not nailed on any more?
Open ControlsHe never was, but he was and still is decent punt
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probably been asked already but Chambers nailed for first few games? I'm looking at a poorly mert and kos
Open Controlsfor me he is.
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Please rate this bad boy. Think I'm there now. Mark out of 10. Thamks for views.
Krul Foster
Evans Terry Van aarnolt moore wisdom
Hazard Erikson Sigurdsen young Marney
Rooney Costa SturridgeOpen ControlsNo Ramsey?
Open ControlsThe dedicated RMT article is the best place for team advice.
http://www.fantasyfootballscout.co.uk/2014/08/11/rate-4/Open Controls
Just out of interest Is Bojan sure to start?
Open ControlsWilshere or Tadic?
Open Controlswho else for that budget?
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Which 2 are essential:
A) studge
B) costa
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Little advice please, lads. Now that Kelly is in for Palace I'm not so sure about my team. I suppose I could replace Mariappa with Kelly as I'd be benching him the first week anyway. But with Costa firing again I'm thinking of a top heavy team as well...
A or B
Bego Myhill
Baines Chester Kelly Wisdom Hutton
Haz Mata Rambo Siggy Isgrove
Studge Roon Diouf
or
Bego Myhill
Ward Chester Naylor Wisdom Hutton
Mata Rambo Lamela Siggy Isgrove
Studge Roon CostaOpen ControlsThe dedicated RMT article is the best place for team advice.
http://www.fantasyfootballscout.co.uk/2014/08/11/rate-4/Open Controls
Presuming Kelly will be in most teams now.....who are the best other two £4.5 defs?
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