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29 August 2014 1616 comments
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Our Friday lunchtime regular is rolled out once more as we scour the PlayON Player Price List ahead of tomorrow’s 10.45am deadline. We’ll be offering a couple of picks per position this term, with an essential weekend target and a left-field alternative for your consideration.

It’s also worth noting that, as of today, PlayON have launched daily Fantasy games. In addition to the usual weekly game, you can now pick teams just from players featuring each day. There’s a £500 Guaranteed Pot for both Saturday and Sunday this weekend and a £1,000 Guaranteed Pot for the full Gameweek.

Goalkeeper – Brad Guzan
Aston Villa have racked up back-to-back clean sheets in their opening two matches and this defensive solidity looks poised to continue as Hull pay visit on Sunday. Guzan is a big reason for the shut outs so far and the kindly priced American (7.4m) could offer good value against a Tigers side that scored just 18 times on their travels last term. A slightly more expensive option is Wojciech Szczesny. Available for 8.0m, the Pole offers a cheap route into an obstinate Arsenal back line that travel to Leicester this weekend and, as demonstrated in the Champions League play-off win over Besiktas, his shot-stopping potential could be key as the Gunners seek their first league shut-out of the campaign.

Defender – Daryl Janmaat
The Newcastle full-back offers points potential at both ends of the pitch ahead of a home encounter with Crystal Palace. Janmaat looks a bargain at only 7.7m and, as evidenced by his five assists and two goals in 30 Eredivisie appearances for Feyenoord last season, offers plenty of attacking intent against an Eagles side still in a transitional period under new manager Neil Warnock. Manchester City’s home clash with Stoke at the Etihad is impossible to overlook and brings Aleksandar Kolarov into contention as our defensive punt. While City skipper Vincent Kompany is available for 9.3m, the left-back takes up just 8.0m of your budget – having been benched for Monday’s match with Liverpool, his attacking intent could well get the nod against the Potters, for those willing to roll the dice.

Midfielder – Nacer Chadli
It’s not often you can acquire a player who scored two goals in the previous round of fixtures for just 7.7m. Chadli looks to have been handed a new lease of life under Mauricio Pochettino and will fancy his chances of continuing that form against Liverpool’s shaky rearguard as Tottenham welcome the Merseysiders to White Hart Lane this Sunday. We turn to Manchester City again for the next midfield pick. While Yaya Toure hasn’t scored or assisted yet this season, the Ivorian has still been heavily involved in the champions’ build up play and could finally reap reward against the travel-sick Potters. With so much uncertainty surrounding the pitch time of City’s front men, Toure, at 10.0m, is a cheaper option that – injuries aside – will surely feature from start to finish against Mark Hughes’ side.

Forward – Wilfried Bony
Another Ivorian who is yet to net this season. In spite of his drought, Bony has still managed to deliver the points reasonably well so far in PlayON and, at a favourably priced 9.8m, could finally get his goal account up and running against West Brom at the Liberty. With Olivier Giroud facing a period on the sidelines, we turn to Alexis Sanchez for Arsenal’s trip to Leicester. The Chilean has started the last two matches up front for the Gunners and notched the midweek winner over Besiktas – at 10.5m in PlayON this week, he could be poised to plunder a Foxes defence that has afforded their opponents 21 shots inside the box in the opening two Gameweeks.

The New Arrivals
It’s also worth noting a trio of high-profile additions to the top-flight over the last few days. PlayON have handed Angel de Maria a 9.1m price tag for United’s trip to Burnley, while Mario Balotelli sets you back just 10.4m as Liverpool make their way to the Lane. Everton new boy Samuel Eto’o takes up just 9.8m of your budget as he welcomes former club Chelsea to Goodison Park and could be in line for an immediate start if Romelu Lukaku fails to recover from an ongoing toe problem.

  1. Trading Bear
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 4 months ago

    -4

    Mata > Schurlle

    Costa > Aguero (c)

    Y or N

    1. Zep
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      Resounding no...

    2. Salah’s Sonnet
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      A definite no.

    3. BigManBakar
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      N

      1. The HiTmAN
        • 13 Years
        11 years, 4 months ago

        hellllllllllllllllll no!

  2. Zep
    • 15 Years
    11 years, 4 months ago

    Get your finger out FPL, Marney is fit to play...

    1. Venom Snake
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      2 down, 2 to go

  3. Feed tha Sheep
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 4 months ago

    Need help please! Have two ft transfers
    De gea
    Lovren Debuchy (chambers Chester)
    Siggy Mata Sterling Ramsey (Wanyama)
    Rooney Costa Dzeko

    Was thinking of
    A. Costa > ade
    B. Mata> hazard/fab
    C. Chambers > Dumnett

    Can do two of these or any better transfers?

    1. BigManBakar
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      Wait on news

      1. Feed tha Sheep
        • 13 Years
        11 years, 4 months ago

        If Costa is out him to ade?
        If not chambers > Dumnett and mata > hazard?

    1. Ludo
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      Best first time finisher in the league, along with Aguero.

    2. elkunaguero
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      hat-trick that night... he won me my mini-league on that game

    3. Dogba
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      That was an annoying night as I had ditched RVP at that point.

  4. Clay
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 4 months ago

    A) Larson and Aguero
    B) Stirling and Ade

    Cheers ...

    1. BigManBakar
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      B

    2. AIRMILES
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      Sterling and Aguero, ideally.

      1. Clay
        • 13 Years
        11 years, 4 months ago

        Absolutely!

  5. davies
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 4 months ago

    Krul
    Azpi PVA Clyne
    Siggy Ramsey Mata Sterling Lamela
    Aguero Costa

    Who should I captain?

    1. BigManBakar
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      No brainer-Ramsey

    2. Clay
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      Kun

    3. Aaron Ramessi - Straya
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      Ram the man

    4. Rodders
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      Ramsey out of that lot for me

    5. 1569Tippins
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      Aguero

    6. Top 210 Club
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      kun

  6. Magic Hamster
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 4 months ago

    Any suggestions on this WC team (assuming no major injury issues / huge price changes), am not pulling the trigger this week, was planning on doing it for GW4.

    Foster Krul
    Dummett Distin Lovren Debuchy Williams
    Siggy Sterling Fabregas Ramsey King
    Rooney Aguero Berahino

    1. BigManBakar
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      Distin to Clyne, Lovren to Azpi

    2. AIRMILES
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      I'd suggest no to Lovren, and Williams to Naylor. Dummet I hear won't be a starter for long. I'd also not go for Rooney, and Berahino now has competition at WBA. First 4 midfielders are obviously great.

    3. Davido989
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      Distin to Clyne
      Lovren to Robertson
      Debuchy to Chelsea defender

      1. Davido989
        • 15 Years
        11 years, 4 months ago

        Dummet to Hutton
        Williams to PVA

        1. Davido989
          • 15 Years
          11 years, 4 months ago

          Rooney to Balotelli/Costa
          Berahino to Naismith

          1. The Gambler.
            • 16 Years
            11 years, 4 months ago

            ah i see where you're going with this lol

            1. Davido989
              • 15 Years
              11 years, 4 months ago

              😉

        2. The Gambler.
          • 16 Years
          11 years, 4 months ago

          why would anyone sign Hutton now?

          1. Davido989
            • 15 Years
            11 years, 4 months ago

            How much is he? Assuming he's under 4.2 he's still good value

          2. Get up ya bum
            • 16 Years
            11 years, 4 months ago

            Season keeper 😉

      2. Quinny___
        • 11 Years
        11 years, 4 months ago

        Yeah, dont do it. WC after internationals, to early yet.
        Signings still been made.
        Injuries over the internationals. Aswel as players recovering in the 2 weeks

  7. elkunaguero
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 4 months ago

    Isnt there an implicit rule that Dzeko only does well away from the Ethiad?

    1. roscola
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      Last season: 6 goals at home, 10 away from home

      1. Dogba
        • 13 Years
        11 years, 4 months ago

        Interesting. Even more interesting if you add minutes played for those two 😀

        1. roscola
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • Has Moderation Rights
          • 13 Years
          11 years, 4 months ago

          ? Not hugely different from what I can see (952 home, 1121 away). Maybe two games is significant.

      2. elkunaguero
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 4 months ago

        even bigger contrast the season before I think

        1. roscola
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • Has Moderation Rights
          • 13 Years
          11 years, 4 months ago

          Nope, 6:8, although the minutes are in the opposite ratio.

  8. Bubz
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 4 months ago

    Just thinking out loud here, but I think I'm going to keep Begovic and save my FT. Yes he has a terrible game this weekend and won't keep a clean sheet, but realistically, Krul only stands to get 6 points, and that's by no means guaranteed. Then Bego has Leicester at home GW4 whereas Krul has Sot away, so I will be happy come GW4 when I have 2FT's and Bego home to Stoke. Plus, Bego could always make a few saves for some extra points vs City. Sound reasoning do you think or am I just talking myself out of a transfer?

    1. HUMZAH96
        11 years, 4 months ago

        2 FTs sounds good going into the int break 🙂

      • AIRMILES
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 4 months ago

        I agree with it.

      • Dr Dream
        • 13 Years
        11 years, 4 months ago

        Keep him for certain...good fixtures apart from City, just a waste of a transfer.

      • JT's Dog
          11 years, 4 months ago

          My exact thoughts
          Willing to write of this week for future gain
          And as you say save points may give him 2 or 3 points

        • Ludo
          • 12 Years
          11 years, 4 months ago

          I think it's sound reasoning. People are writing off Stoke's defence very quickly, not sure two games is any basis to say Newcastle are suddenly more solid.

        • Dogba
          • 13 Years
          11 years, 4 months ago

          Very sound reasoning. 2FTs for the win.

          As a wise man once said: "Sometimes the best transfer is no transfer"

          1. Bubz
            • 12 Years
            11 years, 4 months ago

            Nice quote, the Dalai Lama was a great FPL player

        • Caine & Co.
          • 15 Years
          11 years, 4 months ago

          sounds good

        • Mr Smith
          • 15 Years
          11 years, 4 months ago

          SOU hardly banging them in so that could be another 6pt'er for Krul.

          1. Bubz
            • 12 Years
            11 years, 4 months ago

            I'd be surprised if Sot didn't score vs Newc at home. I should mention that I do have Coloccini as well, so I have Newc defensive cover anyway.

        • HVT
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 15 Years
          11 years, 4 months ago

          I wrote off Krul in his first game V City, you know in your heart and soul you just gotta ride these things out-they ain't transfer material.

      • Somalion
        • 15 Years
        11 years, 4 months ago

        Wolfsburg MD on Lukas Podolski:
        "I think he is a good player but he will stay with Arsenal. We have finished our recruitment."

        1. Aaron Ramessi - Straya
          • 12 Years
          11 years, 4 months ago

          yay! 🙂

          1. Somalion
            • 15 Years
            11 years, 4 months ago

            Sneakily suspect that if Sanchez doesn't do the job up top Pod may be called upon.

            1. Aaron Ramessi - Straya
              • 12 Years
              11 years, 4 months ago

              hard to tell at this point, but when we sign Falcao that problem will be solved 😉

              1. Somalion
                • 15 Years
                11 years, 4 months ago

                You'll have a while new problem when United sign Messi, Ronaldo, Hummels and Varane. 😉

      • Rodders
        • 13 Years
        11 years, 4 months ago

        what do we reckon lads:

        a) Silva & Sturridge

        or

        b)Sterling & Aguero

        1. Davido989
          • 15 Years
          11 years, 4 months ago

          S and A

      • jimmybob
        • 13 Years
        11 years, 4 months ago

        Okay, big question now the presser is over: Jovetic or Aguero? To me, sounds like Aguero will start but likely not finish. Aguero is obviously explosive, but the money saved by going for the in form Jovetic can be spread around the rest of your squad turning a mid priced to a big hitter elsewhere.

        What are your plans and why?

        1. Gimli son of Gloin
          • 13 Years
          11 years, 4 months ago

          Aguero will play every game when fit.
          Jovetic won't.

        2. Quinny___
          • 11 Years
          11 years, 4 months ago

          Dzeko and Aguero are citys two forwards.
          Dzeko holds it up and is the big strong player.
          Aguero is the player who run's in behind.
          Jovetic and Aguero wont be a partnership unless dzeko is injured, which he might be for just this week, just this one GW,

        3. money face bandwagon
          • 12 Years
          11 years, 4 months ago

          The problem is whether u trust jovetic to seal a place or not.

      • RooneyforLife
        • 13 Years
        11 years, 4 months ago

        How much time left for Chelsea presser

        1. Rodders
          • 13 Years
          11 years, 4 months ago

          2pm...

        2. Aaron Ramessi - Straya
          • 12 Years
          11 years, 4 months ago

          30 mins

        3. HUMZAH96
            11 years, 4 months ago

            His name is Rooney, so I'll do the maths... in half an hour Wayne

          • Judas
            • 13 Years
            11 years, 4 months ago

            anyone know where we can watch it?

            1. saata
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 12 Years
              11 years, 4 months ago

              oops.. wrong link

        4. GummiG
          • 11 Years
          11 years, 4 months ago

          Start Hutton or Naismith?

          1. Jude Rooney
            • 13 Years
            11 years, 4 months ago

            Hutton

            1. Phaze 1
              • 14 Years
              11 years, 4 months ago

              +1

        5. Jude Rooney
          • 13 Years
          11 years, 4 months ago

          Got a feeling Rooney will play midfield tomorrow

          Will move captaincy to Jovetic I think

          1. Caine & Co.
            • 15 Years
            11 years, 4 months ago

            rooney (c) 😎

        6. Gimli son of Gloin
          • 13 Years
          11 years, 4 months ago

          DDG
          Terry - Debuchy - Taylor
          Ramsey(C) - Mata - Sterling - Siggy-
          Rooney - Costa - Pelle

          (Gilks - PVA - Moore - Albrighton)

          Save FT?

          1. Phaze 1
            • 14 Years
            11 years, 4 months ago

            Yeah looks decent

          2. Aaron Ramessi - Straya
            • 12 Years
            11 years, 4 months ago

            yep 🙂

        7. Svidde
          • 11 Years
          11 years, 4 months ago

          A) Hazard, Jovetic and Bertand or
          B) Siggy, Aguero and Taylor/PVA

          Just one thing, im not going to switch in aguero right now either way but have the money ready for him as soon as he is nailed.

          1. Phaze 1
            • 14 Years
            11 years, 4 months ago

            A

        8. The HiTmAN
          • 13 Years
          11 years, 4 months ago

          Rooney Skipper!

          heres my team for the weekend. Hope it does well

          Krul
          Debuchy, Lovren, Jones (Wisdom, Moore)
          Silva, Siggy, Fab, Ramsey (Hendo bench)
          Rooney(Skipper!), Costa, Wickham

        9. Phaze 1
          • 14 Years
          11 years, 4 months ago

          Anyone think theres value in starting Vaz te so I can keep 2 FT for the break as I'd prob want Costa for Swansea at home?

          1. HUMZAH96
              11 years, 4 months ago

              Vaz Te more like Messi

            • JT's Dog
                11 years, 4 months ago

                Not sure myself
                Swansea at home isn't that easy a game
                Then they have two hard games

                1. Phaze 1
                  • 14 Years
                  11 years, 4 months ago

                  Should be for Chelsea. Man U aside Swansea haven't looked good to me.

            • MagicMessi
              • 13 Years
              11 years, 4 months ago

              Need help here plz >>

              Bench one : Rams Fab Siggy Sterl Dejong
              RVP Ade Fletcher(QPR)

              thx

              1. Aaron Ramessi - Straya
                • 12 Years
                11 years, 4 months ago

                fletcher

            • HamezMace
              • 11 Years
              11 years, 4 months ago

              Anyone know what sort of game time we can expect from JWP this season? He looks a good option at 5m as a fifth midfield.

              I read before the start of the season Southampton are looking at signing more players but it's been quiet over the last few weeks.

              Also interested to know thoughts on Michael Dawson - good value at 4.8m?

              1. JT's Dog
                  11 years, 4 months ago

                  Always got goal threat,and hull do seem to score from set pieces
                  Also got red card threat and OG threat
                  But at 4.8 I don't think he is bad shout

              2. Wingate
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                • 14 Years
                11 years, 4 months ago

                Siggy (C) ?

              3. Sánchez
                • 13 Years
                11 years, 4 months ago

                Does the armband fit better on Jovetic or Rooney this week?

                1. Davido989
                  • 15 Years
                  11 years, 4 months ago

                  Nothing fits on Rooney to be fair

                2. Bubz
                  • 12 Years
                  11 years, 4 months ago

                  Honestly can't decide. Have changed my mind about 10 times. Gut says Jovetic, head says Rooney.

                3. Dogba
                  • 13 Years
                  11 years, 4 months ago

                  Roonster by far. Higher body fat percent.

                4. Quinny___
                  • 11 Years
                  11 years, 4 months ago

                  Jov is a risk with dzeko and aguero fit. Dont risk captains, rooney in this case.

              4. Keatz21
                • 11 Years
                11 years, 4 months ago

                how the hell do i change my avatar? i must be blind

                1. Aaron Ramessi - Straya
                  • 12 Years
                  11 years, 4 months ago

                  gravatar.com

                  1. Keatz21
                    • 11 Years
                    11 years, 4 months ago

                    thanks mate

                2. HUMZAH96
                    11 years, 4 months ago

                    Gravatar* and got to the FAQ (at the bottom of the page) and you'll see instructions

                    When you upload a gravy rate it 'G'

                  • JT's Dog
                      11 years, 4 months ago

                      FAQ down bottom will give you guide

                  • TheBob
                    • 11 Years
                    11 years, 4 months ago

                    anyone know when man city wil have press conference?

                    also, help me decide if i should play both krul or dummet?

                    my backline:

                    dummet, hutton, PVA

                    bench: mannone, clyne, wisdom

                  • The Joker
                    • 11 Years
                    11 years, 4 months ago

                    Is it too much to be playing all of Terry, Fabregas and Costa Vs Everton. Can bench one of them for PVA?

                  • Somalion
                    • 15 Years
                    11 years, 4 months ago

                    Wolfsburg MD confirms no offer from Arsenal for Luiz Gustavo: "A lot of rumours. He wants to stay. We want to keep him."

                  • Shanty Toon
                    • 13 Years
                    11 years, 4 months ago

                    Who should I play this week, Hutton or Caulker?

                    I know QPR were awful last week but don't think we can write Caulker off just yet.

                    1. Aaron Ramessi - Straya
                      • 12 Years
                      11 years, 4 months ago

                      caulker

                  • ClaireT
                    • 15 Years
                    11 years, 4 months ago

                    Who would you bench this week ?

                    De Gea, Gilks
                    Cahill, Debuchy, van Aanholt, Davies, Wisdom
                    Ramsey, Lamela, Sigurdsson, Mata, El Ahmadi
                    Pelle, Diego Costa, Rooney

                    Also 2 free transfers, is there anyone you would change ? 0.0 in bank

                    Thanks in advance

                  • Salah’s Sonnet
                    • 14 Years
                    11 years, 4 months ago

                    where you guys watching the Chelsea presser?

                      1. Salah’s Sonnet
                        • 14 Years
                        11 years, 4 months ago

                        cheers matey! 🙂