A number of midfielders are amongst this eveningโs members piece, as we take a look the in-form options at Arsenal, Chelsea, West Ham and Tottenham. We also cast an eye over Diego Costaโs recent form, assess Sergio Agueroโs displays compared to recent campaigns and take time to assess QPRโs in-form frontman after another impressive showing in yesterdayโs narrow defeat at the Bridge.
Is Milners gametime in threat due to Nasri's return?
Yes
Yes. Though he may survive
Been very surprised by how good he's been tbh. With Silva out will be Navas who makes way.
Great player imo. Allways work hard for the team.
I'm a lurker not a poster, however, which Premier League player reminds you most of yourself? Mine would be James Milner, unspectacular but very reliable. Yours?
Stuart Downing. Fails to achieve what he's capable of
Until recently
Torres when he played. I have a similar playstyle to him.
Pre Chelsea move?
Mine is kinda obvious.
I played semi-pro in my younger years and people called me Carlos as I was fast, 5ft 7 and a bullet shot :-D... so I'll go with Kolarov
Just noticed... Carlos looks like a dark Danny Devito!
smaling , clumsy but lovable
Not if you talk to Utd fans
i tend to literally bites off people during my playing days ( 6yo ), so id say im a suarez,
not taht i have a dribbling skill like his though
Juan Sebastian Veron. Touches of brilliance but a little inconsistent and erratic. We were born on the very same day too ๐
Ha, I share the same birthday as one of my idols and although I modeled my game on him I was a pale comparison, Graeme Souness.
Yeah, that's a tough one to live up to without being banned from Sunday league football ๐
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Golden rule, let them know your there in the first few minutes and who's boss, usually worked..... usually. ๐
maybe do it even slower then. Get him for those nice back to back home games with no hits
to walsh
Aww just for me ๐
Yeah...probably more sensibile to do that....
Hi all,
Howard, Gilks
Chambers, Cahill, Clyne, Wisdom, Naylor
Sanchez , Sigurdsson, Sterling, Marney, Mané
Costa, Welbeck, Aguero
0 in the bank, 1ft
Advice please.
Sterling about to drop again..
Downing or Chadli in maybe??
Hiya lads, not got off to a great start this season but i have to be happy with moving from 918, 309 to 467, 477 in just this gameweek don't i?
Is it realistic that i can still do well? like top 20k by end of the season?
Team for next week is:
Krul
Chambers - Bertrand - Wisdom
Eriksen - Fabragas - Hazard (v) - Sanchez
Aguero (c) - Costa - Sakho
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Hamer: Moore, Hutton, Albrighton
Comments/advice much appreciated.Of course that is realistic still pretty early days. Team is looking solid.
Cheers Walsh, liking my team at the moment, nice words of encouragement too ๐
Yeah plenty of time to get up to that level. Honestly can't see a lot I would change about your side, would probably save the transfer unless you get any injuries.
Cheers man, yeah just hoping nobody gets injured between now and next gameweek haha, should be fine though.
You keeping Eriksen? I have him but think he's my week link at the moment. Did you watch the game today? Do you know why he didn't return after the break?
Yeah i think i have to really against Stoke at home, and i did watch the game today and had absolutely no idea why he didn't play second half, i expect him to start though next game, if he blanks or doesn't feature much i'll be shipping for Downing. He could of easily got something second half if he'd stayed on i reckon as well, and he would of had an assist if Adebayor could finish a 1 v 1 ๐
i've gone from 219k to 2.9k in 3 weeks so yes ๐
Wow! nice going Champ, and cheers, hope so, just setting some realistic aims.
I've gone from 550k to just under 3k in six weeks so anything is possible.
See a lot of people getting rid of Sigurdsson. Isn't it a bit harsh? 1 goal, 7 assists from 10 games from a player under 7M is a good return. Yes, there are other options but is Downing a better player? For me, no. He just has better fixtures.
Siggy isn't actaully shooting in recent matches... it is really clear in the member's area. And tactically, Downing is the better fantasy football player at the moment.
A switch to Bony in a couple of weeks should cover the Palace and QPR home games ๐
Im looking to get rid, but only to bring in Sanchez. Otherwise I wouldn't think about it for the reasons you mentioned. To be fair, Sterling will have a better run of fixtures after this week too for what its worth.
Just do sterling--> sanchez to avoid price drop.
Will monitor again after int break
Agreed. Happy to keep.
Gone top of my ML and am fine tuning my squad. I have a midfield 4 of Downing, Hazard, Fabregas and Sanchez and they can all assist/score but perhaps Fabregas isn't as explosive as the others (allowing for Downing's value).
Walcott is clearly high on my watchlist but I think it won't be until after the international break that he starts regularly. Would you consider bringing in Di Maria for Fabregas for free or wait for Walcott?
Cheers!Yes, if you have the money rattling around
Do you fancy Utd to score 2+ vs Palace?
Also worried about which Liverpool team will turn up vs Chelsea.
The international break comes at a great time for Walcott to get some more time to train and find his feet. That said, he's still a big question mark to me even though he looked GREAT in his cameo against Burnley. If you can do Fab to AdM for free this week though, I'd make that swap, as I think he's a far better option and could easily have a double digit game against Palace this weekend. Sort out what to do about Wally later when you actually want him.
Hey Walshy, yeah it feels a bit of a luxury transfer but every man and his dog has Fabregas now and I'm thinking Di Maria should match or better his returns while freeing up a Chelsea spot in my squad.
Great use of the Costa funds bringing in Hazard and Alexis TS.....i would certainly consider bringing in ADM for cesc and spreading the big hitter 'cover' Cesc's fixtures better tho i reckon, high risk however does equal high reward in these sorta decisions.
Thanks. Despite taking hits to bring them in and I don't think I was ever too worried because of the goal threat they have. Sterling is struggling at the moment but he's right up there too and I think the Newcastle game was the only "behind the sofa" moment.
Losing Fabregas is a different kettle of fish. I've made 0.4m if I see and as a result can't see me buying him back so it is quite a permanent move. Thankfully, there's Walcott, Di Maria and Oscar who I think have a good chance of matching his scoring.Think long and hard about it bud. I sold Cesc as a make weight for Baines and really should of dropped Sterling....i've been trying to work out how to get a Che mid back ever since.
Will do, sure. Di Maria's price is on a downward trend so no rush by the looks of things. Good luck too!
๐ cheers
Hi all,
Before I start...I'm one of the gutted ones that didnt go Sanchez this week! Payed the price.
Now looking to rectify with the following move:
Siggy+Sterling -> Sanchez+Boyd
No hit.
Is this a goer?
Cheers,
Yep seems decent. Is Boyd going to be your 4th or 5th mid?
Boyd would be my 5th mid, Chadli is 4th
All good
He's my 4th till I sort the 5th regretting the move because of that.
It was a rage knee jerk transfer at 5.00pm.Cheers
Did these moves last week (except Obertan instead of Boyd), so I'd say yes. Mind you, Arsenal have now played Hull, Sunderland and Burnley and other defences may not be so generous.
Very true. I havnt actually watched Sanchez, but is he starting to show that he is a must have regardless of fixtures/defences?
Absolutely. I'd say he's playing a little sharper than Hazard at the moment, and more clinical in his finishing. Wenger has even switched to a 442 to allow him to play through the middle - wish I'd know that before the weekend... I'd have captained him in a heartbeat!
Thanks for that. Yeah, I have Hazard as well. I havnt been convinced by him (even after 10 this week) by the potential for explosive points has kept him in my team all season.
Will go for Sanchez then by the sounds of things. Ive already missed out with the price rise and points this week. Got dominated in my ML because of him being made captain.
Crikey same move as myself.
Yeah. Im just gutted I didnt do it last week. Worried the Sterling transfer will come back to bite me though.
Do it.
About to. Thanks all. Heres to Sterlo keeping quite for a while longer!
Sissoko worth a 2 game punt with wba & QPR? Will replace Milner.
Not for me.
Not sure Milner will play at QPR after being taken off and Nasri back
I would have my concerns as well, especially with UCL, but I wouldn't really want Sissoko under any circumstance.
He's playing more centrally and Newcastle full of confidence, plus low ownership, thought it might be worth a punt. Thanks for the replies
Cheers mate. Good luck in whatever you decide ๐
id prefer downing
Have Downing already.
chadli?
He's the other option. I know he's scoring but is generally a pretty poor footballer. Cheers for answering
Stick with Milner - he played well again today
I got him in after the Chelsea game, big fan of his but Nasri is back and I see him losing minutes immediately. Cheers
Anyone work(ed) behind the counter in a bookies? Reckon I was left short on a payout but dunno if I'm able to question it tomorrow?
Question it with the manager for defs.
What was the bet?Will do, just a small accumulator. Over 1.5 first half goals in Real - Granada, Juve, Atletico and PSG.
I very much doubt it. There is a chance i suppose. They may have been 'up' by the same amount when they closed up last night. You never know your luck.
More likely the f ucker serving you pocketed it though!Yeah it's unlikely I get anything, it was only a tenner so it's not really that important, just it feels like throwing a tenner away. I'll chance my arm anyway
Once was paid out 90 quid too much so can't really complain!
Benteke being out for three weeks is good news for Southampton defence owners ๐
He was on my shortlist to replace Pelle in two weeks time ๐
Mine too. Was very sad to see that red. He was looking like his old self again today too. Oh well.
Thoughts on Oscar?
Sterling -> Oscar worth it?That's a move to seriously consider.
No Chelsea mids for me atm..
Are there any issues with game time?Yeh gametime worries me a bit as he has been up and down but he is playing well + Chelsea has good fixtures.
Chadli or Downing??
Is it close?
Yes it was a close call for me on Friday between those two, went Chadli. Hope it was the right decision.
Downing based on fixtures. Chadli based on goal threat.
Chadli without a doubt
Anyone knowing if Begovic is likely to drop tonight?
Yep he is according to one of the predictor sites anyway
According to FFF he is. Better hurry if you want to sell him!
http://fantasyfootballfix.com/price/Don't like the idea of telling them my password. Do you trust it?
i need PVA CS tomorrow ๐
Not likely.
ok ๐
he might score a goal though ๐
As long as Palace win, I won't object ๐
I Need Mannone to be benched
Far more likely - got Krul coming in?
I need a forward for 8.6m .....
i need a heroooo
Pelle, Sakho, Berahino
got Pelle, whens sakho back?
Bony from GW13 but this is GW11.
hmmm
pelle/bony/sakho/berahino
Got to be Bony from GW13
This.
Would love to get Sanchez in, but don't know what to do. Any help?
My team:
Krul
Clyne, Chambers, Dummett
ADM, Fabregas, Sterling, Tadic
Costa, Aguero, Welbeck
B: Myhill, Obertan, Alcaraz, Duff
Two FT's and 0.3m in the bank.
The way I see it, I have two options:
1) ADM/Fabregas, Sterling -> Chadli, Sanchez
2) Costa, Sterling -> Pelle, Sanchez
Which one? Or am I missing something?Much better post, this, than the one on the last page ๐
I'd rather lose Tadic or Fab to fund it. Could do 1 with Fab out or maybe Tadic out to Downing may be enough?Thanks. ๐ Well Tadic out to Downing would do it actually. Would left me 0.0m in the bank.
Is that the way to go? Is Downing really to be trusted?I've had Downing for three GW running now, so maybe a poor adviser on this point, but he's looked great to me, Hammers attack has looked great, they have a great run of fixtures, and his stats are great. I think he's a good choice. I'd opt that route then, mate, Tadic to Downing to fund it. Just keep an eye on Downing's price as he will rise at some point.
Having considered it I think I'm gonna pull the trigger on this. Thanks mate!
I have Downing in both my draft leagues. He's done fine this season.
Thanks. Just did Sterling, Tadic -> Sanchez, Downing. Feeling good about it already. ๐
Welbeck and Sterling--->Sanchez + ?
If you do this who can you afford for the strikerWell, that move would left me 5.4 in the bank for striker. So someone like Naismith or Weimann at best...
Hmm, for a -4 hit I could do Alcaraz -> Yun and get Sakho in for Welbeck. How about that?
ok, Duff or Wisdom next week ?
Duff. Newcastle in form atm
Chadli/ Downing/ Oscar ??
Trying to coose quickly to replace Sterling..Oscar for me
Downing or Oscar.... Downing is more secure and his fixtures look bloody sexual!!
downing for security of starts and price and fixtures
Oscar > Chadli > Downing in that order, so it comes down to how you wish to spend your funds.
Eriksen needs to go, Sanchez needs to come in.
Forster
Baines Clyne Chambers
Hazard Fabregas Eriksen Sigurdsson
Aguero Pelle Welbeck
Felipe Luis Moore Albrighton
A) Eriksen Welbeck -> Sanchez Sakho
B) Eriksen Felipe Luis -> Sanchez Steven Taylor
Welbeck seems very droppable, yes?A imo
Is the consensus that Sakho will be fit to play?
yes...although if price changes are not an issue id wait for big sam to give him the all clear ๐
I can wait until tomorrow, assuming Sanchez doesn't rise tonight.
I like A.
B
Very much B imo. Will FLuis be starting for much longer?
Why do you say very much B?
Welbeck has looked lost in the past few games imoWelbeck to Sakho is a decent move with potential upside, while Luis is about to become far too expensive.
He's benching Luis anyway this week thou.
B for me. Big risk Felipe Luis will be back on the bench now that Azpi is back
Sterling & Siggy -> Di Maria & Downing for a -4 hit?
Thoughts?do you have alexis?
Yeah brought him in last GW and captained him ๐
ha nice! ๐
personally prefer hazard so adm, especially with him play wide now, but he is still a good pick ๐
Krul
Chambers Wisdom Duff
Siggy Fabregas Sanchez Sterling
Aguero Pelle Welbeck
Mannone Moreno Shawcross King
I know my defense needs adjusting, but I can't help but think if I don't bring ADM in, I'm guna miss out on a few points!
I like it. Consider Di Maria myself this week and have Downing so a big thumbs up here!
Thanks mate, definitely swaying more to the idea of doing it!
As a proud owner of a Crystal Palace attacker, this article feels a bit presumptuous.
Pelle as an early captain choice for next GW anyone? Home game against Leicester.
He has my armband at the moment.
Walcott, Sanchez double up in 2 weeks time or so?
very much on the cards yes
Yep.
It will be glorious.
Ohhh yes ๐
i think you have dodged a bullett.
keep an eye on bony and austin imofooking hell
This one is for gloriaCheers Champ.
Thinking of bringing Siggy in for Tadic but Bony may be a better move. Abandoning the idea of Costa gives so many options ๐
So Chadli looked good last night?
Really happy he got on the scoresheet ๐good to go ?
http://i.gyazo.com/b2fe1a3dedd8b1e91d69169529a72e1f.png
tnx guys
How does the January wildcard work , is it available from midnight new years day ? If so it will mean if you have a heavy night new years eve there will be little time to do your moves
you have a month to do your moves ๐
Read the description on the FPL rules page.
I want to get Sanchez but the only way I can do that is by getting rid of Costa. Yay or nay?
nay (if you have Welbz)
Chamber(swa) or Duff(HUL)?
calum...attacking threat has been consistently good since he moved to rb
dont really agree very poor at Rb before the Burnley game
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dangerous against sunderland (nearly scored), anderlecht (got an assist) and took some decent shots v spurs and chelsea
