After kicking off our series of Big Numbers articles with a look at the best performing Defenders over the first three Gameweeks, we now move further up the pitch. This time round we focus on midfielders, with a trio of summer signings all showing plenty of promise in their new surroundings.
Best 4.5m defender?
Naylor definitely
Any Stoke fans know if Hugh likely to displace Wilson any time soon?
Huth
No indication of anything imminent, especially with a CS against Stoke, but the threat is always there... a no go area for me, especially as Stoke arent too impressive anyway.
against City rather*
No Stoke fan but there is enough risk to put me off
I quite like the look of the guy Robertson at Hull.
Bit early to declare him the best 4.5m available, and i think he's carrying an injury atm, but i'll deffo be keeping an eye on his performances, and not just his FF returns.
He bombs on, and gets himself into some great positions.
At the moment, i might just go someone like Yoshida, for the chance of solid cleanies but not much more. Lovely fixtures coming up. 6 nice games, 4 at home.
Is Moreno nailed on?
Yes.
this welbeck love will have crashed and burned by GW5
Another poor attempt at keeping his price down. He will smash it at Arsenal but I can't get him yet. Probably for Rooney next week
haha i think you're reading a bit too much into it. I think hes going to get rotated with sanchez and sanogo, and he has city next.
The sheer amount of people with him in WC teams is staggering when he hasnt played a game for arsenal yet.He is nailed on and as striker as well until Giroud is back
You're failing to consider this is Wenger we are talking about. He bought Bendtner and played him sometimes ...
....when they had other viable options.
I can see Wenger thinking it's a good idea to play Sanogo over Welbeck some games, also doubt he will hit the ground running and fixtures aren't the best. Naismith all the way, until Welbeck starts banging them in and nails down a spot
Just no.
We'll see
I second this
Same can be said about the fella in your grav, but in a shockingly poor team. 😀
If one is on a WC, one plans for the future 🙂
I think you're wrong.
I think maybe you know you're wrong too.
Sounds like you have history.
nah. i just tend to avoid players who rarely score or assist 😛
Two goals for England?
*when he was out of position.
when he plays as a striker he scores
This Welbeck move kind of makes me think of when Sturridge went to Liverpool from Chelsea
+1 I think it will work for him.
hehe see so much love for him!
Hope it does work out for him, and you guys, completely agree about Falcao - staying well clear until he starts getting regular 90's, then he's in.
People talking about Welbeck being protected. Why would he be? Only players new to the prem are (historically anyway) protected because of a transfer 😕
His ownership has nearly tripled without a single rise. Must be new rules.
It's clear that the thresholds have changed but nothing to suggest it's protection
But to triple in ownership without a rise? That is utter madness. It's all guesswork anyway, the rules have changed, who knows to what degree...
Could all be WC buyers.
Rooney has been sold massively but not fallen. Certainly not protected. Nobody has a clue 🙂
*waits for trigger rant😀
The Rooney thing has me stumped, it's just so random.
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Rooney a potato wholesaler. 😆
krul (gilks)
terry - debuchy - (wisdon/van A/ bruce)
siggy - eriksen - rambo - mata - barton
costa - rooney - jove
1 mil itb.
1 FT.
dont think its worth a WC just yet. prepared to stick with man u players while fixtures are still ok.
considering:
a) debuchy -> lovren/moreno
b) mata -> sterling
c) jove -> welbeck i'm afraid
d) WC now
any thoughts?
B
B
Maybe play PVA instead of Debuchy this week thoughB
Lol @ people dropping Ramsey
I dont think there are many people about... 😀
Madness. Until Wally is back 😉
+1000
cant wait for his return. he was awesome for me in his few games last year. (c) against WHM, beautiful...
When Theo is fit....
Rainbow has 7 letters
So does Gayyyyy.
Coincidence?So does 7shades. What could that mean?
😯
7 isn't a letter...
Gayyyyy isn't a word. Let's not split hairs.
😯
But so does TheTink 😯
OMFG
I should just come out now, shouldn't I?
7Vets
Got Jovetic, Costa, Jones, Foster all doubtful. Chambers and Bruce unlikely to start. One FT. Have missed the Sterling rise and Eriksen drop so trying to hold WC and use a -4 to try and get XI out. Right plan or just WC?
Don't know if it's the right plan. I'll be just hoping to get eleven out.
I suppose there will be lots in the same boat. Hopefully lots will take hits and blow WCs and it will be a low scoring week!
England have won the toughest fixture in their campaign. 100% record coming up then. 😉
WC version 100...thoughts?
Krul / Elliot
Coleman / Lovren / Ivanovic / Vertonghen / Moore
Sterling / Fabregas / Ramsey / Siggy / Zaha
Costa / Welbeck / Naismith
A bit too heavy on defense and no money ITB if you wish to change Welbeck or Naismith to a better striker afterwards.
Midfield is nice.1.3 ITB and figured I can downgrade defence later to upgrade Welbeck or Naismith. Can't pick between at them at the moment so want both!
Naismith, Coleman to Naylor Welbeck up
?
Don't think this is hard to understand. You say you can't decide between the two ... And up clearly means upgrade if you have the slightest powers of deduction
Warrior.
What price is Sterling now?
Lazy
Tell me
Pfffttt... 8.7, and still a bargain
Has he risen this week yet?
Yes, by 5.0m
Typo. You forgot the I'm gullible intro.
Don't anyone!!!
Grav test?
Very hat like!
😀 It's a rainbow hat
More Chimplike.
But now so rainbow!
Hot!
Although the new one is a bit better 😉
Which DEF looks better to you guys?
a) Bego,
Ivan Clyne NTaylor Duff Wisdom
b) Krul,
Ivan Clyne NTaylor PVA DuffB
I'd agree.
B but Stoke cover looks a strong idea. I have B but Moreno over PVA
It does. I'm finding it very hard to take Begovic put with Leicester and QPR coming up
I have the same dilemma but unless I downgrade Moreno or Kun I can't. Considered Moreno to Pieters but Pool defensive cover looks very tasty too 🙁
Lovren or Moreno?
More no?
Moreno
Mata --> Sterling or Jovetic --> Welbeck/Ballotelli
Or both for -4?
Both Bubz..
Aye looks a good long term decision. Welbeck over Ballo?
Good god yes....Set to 2014/15 > all matches...They just need a finisher...http://members.fantasyfootballscout.co.uk/my-stats-tables/view/3846/
just mata to sterling for this week.
don't see any need to sell jovetic so quickly..., or get welbeck in so quickly given its v City...., or to double up on Pool.Jovetic is injured I think
Both for the hit IMO.
England fans getting carried away. Switzerland are bottom of the group... below San Marino 😀
Hell we're looking promising. We need to celebrate these moments
the money is for both dances, both excellent dances
FIFA should start ranking alphabetically. So much simpler.
England pretty much qualified for the Euro after Wellbecks first goal
WC team
Krull/Elliot
PVA/Clyne/Duff/wilson/taylor
fab/sigg/ramsey/sterling/tadic
rooney/welbeck/costa(or ballotelli)
My plan is to rotate sigg-tadic-welbeck and downgrade the worst to a 4.5 and use the money to upgrade my defence
I've played my wildcard but I'm not seeing any price rise what's wrong?
FPL Towers broke it
What's the issue for real cos I'm patiently waiting for Ramsey to rise so I can get di Maria
FPL Towers changed the thresholds and took away some data that the price change sites needed to accurately predict rises/falls. I really doubt Ramsey will rise, barely getting any transfers at all.
why would you drop Ramsey for Di Maria?
you only get 50% eg. player must rise by 0.2 for you to gain 0.1.
Yeah I know
Manquillo or Moreno?
Moreno.
Lol at anyone suggesting Sanogo will ever get picked ahead of Welbeck 😆
Ridiculous...
you obviously havent met Arsène Wenger ,He plays giroud instead of campbell and podolski
+1
He will
What do you guys think ??
Im Currently on a WC
Bego (Krul)
Shawcross / Clyne Willimas / Jaanmaat / Wisdom
Fab / Siggy / Sterling / Ramsey/ Zaha
Costa / Naismith / Falcao
0.8 itBI feel you need to squeeze Ivanovic in there
too much stoke
Mata -> Sterling now or do you think I can wait considering price changes?
If you haven't got Lamela then yes
Huth vs Wilson - got this from a Stoke forum, the guys been very accurate picking the Stoke line-ups this season (admitedly only 3 games)
Hard to know what Hughes think. Most Stoke fans would probably prefer to see Huth renew his partnership with Shawcross that has served us well in the past, but given our style of play is evolving and we're starting to play out more from the back, he may continue with the more 'ball=playing' Wilson. Like I said, he will reward and keep faith in people who perform well, and it's Wilson's place to lose now I think. This could make Huth a risky proposition for Fantasy teams.I thought Huth went on loan somewhere?
Yeah, I have had Wilson from the start so did my own bit of lurking on Stoke forums 😳
They (the fans) seem to love Huth for historical reasons and begrudgingly admit Wilson is doing enough to keep him out of the team. They also seem to worry that Wilson tends to give up a major howler every game too. ( I can verify this one as an Ireland fan, lol)
End of the day it's up to Hughes, not the fans.
Nothing to suggest he will be dropped.
So many humans think they know better than professional managers who get paid a fortune for what they do. They slate tactics and player choices (Welbeck etc...). I love it when they eventually eat humble pie.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_n5-M0skccothats brilliant.
For the next week I'm going to keep pushing everyone to put Lamela in their team and start a well good Lamela bandwagon
G-test
🙁
now?
GET IN
The Black Pearl of Inchicore having an acid trip.
Excellent.ooh, it's changed 😳
Yep. I can see homophobes reevaluating already... 😉
Yikes, that looks like Liastro after a messy night out.
So I guess everyone is backing welbeck after tonight?
I'll be holding strong with Naismith's next couple fixtures then jump ship to welbeck with my true free transfers.
I'm hoping he does a Sturridge. He deserves it.
Just not as good as sturridge. 😉It's all about Falcao, Costa and Vaz Te for me!
Don't get me wrong, I'm excited about Falcao. But, for me, it's gotta be Rooney over Falcao. As captain, Rooney is nailed on and isn't coming back off surgery. Falcao will probably come off the bench vs QPR.
Long-term Welbeck is a very interesting replacement for Naismith if his for drops, but we have to find the cash first for the upgrade and Welbeck will need a bit of time so there's no rush
if his form* drops
I'm with you all on this one. He will take time to bed in.
BUT, if he scores against city he could double rise 🙁
I'm sticking with Naismith but Welbeck will be essential after this week
3.2% ownership at the moment.
See where that is in about 3 weeks time. He will end up in about 40% of teams after not too long.
How do we like these WC apples?
Krul / Mannone
Rafael / Moreno / Clyne / Naylor / Duff
Sterling / Rambo / Cesc / Siggy / Boyd
Aguero / Balotelli / Welbeck
A) Looks good
B) Cesc -> Tadic, Rafael -> Ivanovic
C) Cesc -> 7m mid, Rafeal -> Ivanovic, Balotelli -> Costa
Hmmmmm?Looks fine, I'd rather Lamela and a cheap striker then Wellbeck and Boyd though
Looks good apart from Aguero and Rafael. Do Aguero > Costa.
Sanchez Hazard Siggy Zaha
Welbeck Costa Falcoa
Just need shut of Siggy to at least have broken the midfield template completely...Mirallas...Tadic..Cabella ?..mmmmCabella now that De Jong is out. I like Tadic too.
What do you make of Mané?Looks the beans from his stats..other than that I know nothing.
Yeah, it's a toss up between Mané, Tadic, Lamela and Cabella for me.
All good picks...I have a funny feeling that Sissoko may get invited back to that No10 spot as well..He was good there a couple of years ago..
Oh snap. I didn't even think of Sissoko!
Hmmm. The plot thickens. Thanks Wakey.
