After assessing the Defence and Midfield numbers over the last four matches, we turn our attentions to up front this evening. A number of double Gameweek options arrive under analysis, including Everton, City and Newcastle’s main men, whilst we also compare Arsenal and United’s strikers and doff our cap to Tottenham’s man of the moment after a series of scintillating displays.
You planning on WCing next week? If not then A for me due to fixtures
Also, Darmian is 5.4 so why is D under 5.0m?
Exact money for this WC team. Any changes you'd make?
DDG - Elliott
Mangala - Bellerin - Rojo - Lovren - Ward
Sanchez - Ozil - Coutinho - Payet - Bolasie
Aguero - Lukaku - Martial
3 x FT's to sort out GW35.
i would lose Mangala and Lovren asap
Helps out in GW35 though, so tricky. Mandala and Otamendi to be the City pairing, no? Likewise, Sakho and Lovren?
i would imagine Sakho would be a safer option and City defence is just woeful and thats pretty much down to Mangala
I could do Lovren -> Sakho and Ward -> Souaré which would free up 0.2m for Coutinho -> Firmino. Decisions decisions!
the rest looks spot on mate its just Lovren and Mangala would fill me with serious levels of anxiety
cool, will mull it over until a price change forces my hand. Having kittens dropping the likes of Kane, Alli, Vardy and Mahrez tbh!
Flanagan?
Bless you!
Probably a bit too much uncertainty with Moreno coming back from injury.
It looks a decent side.
Cheers Tony. Am a bit concerned with Liverpool have Borussia Dortmund either side of the Stoke game tbh. I might delay bringing in my Liverpool players.
A) Payet + Lingard
B) Antonio/Lanzini + Barkley/Lennon
Antonio + Barkley for me
This or Lanzini if WHU main right-back isn't fit.
They(Tomkins and Byram) both ARE fit.
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Going with Lennon would also let me have Mignolet instead of Elliott though.
I think I have a fair idea of my WC team with just 4 places up for grabs:
Robles Elliott
Kosc Gabriel Rojo Sakho ???
Ozil Payet Cout ??? ???
Aguero Lukaku ???
Thoughts on the 4 ???:
A) Simpson/Olsson, Firmino, Barkley, Rashford
B) Mangala/Sagna, Lallana/Milner, Barkley, Rashford
C) Mangala, Milner, Barkley, Deeney
D) Fuchs, Firmino, Lennon, Deeney
E) Simpson/Olsson, Milner, Lennon, MartialA or E for me mate.
Prefer A though.
Currently on A with Rashford being my main concern. Thanks for your thoughts.
E, I think. I seem to like both Milner and Lennon as picks more than most though.
Simpson over Olsson imo.Ya good differentials too and Martial is more nailed than Rashford. It's A or E for me at the mo.
Cheers.
Anyone tell me what percentage Elliot is to rise on ff fix? Cheers
67.9
Cheers mate, can't acces it on my phone for some reason. Good luck in our last 16 game, think I might have to sacrifice any chance I have of winning tbh for the sake of getting my WC team
No worries 🙂
I don't have that luxury sadly, this is the highlight of my season.
Good luck to you too!I would say your looking strong this week with double Chelsea defence.
Yeah been saving them for this week.
68%
Cheers TM, quite a difference between fpl stats and ff fix then
Wow, rarely look at price changes now as normally make late transfers.
I've been monitoring fpl stats like a hawk as I'm to the penny with my proposed WC team, hoping to wait till after the internationals before deciding if I should go through with it or not but can't afford a .1 rise on Elliot. I can currently get Ozil, Sanchez, Payet, Mahrez, Firm, Lukaku, Kane, Aguero without the rise
I'll be looking next week on WC. Might be more aggressive next season with transfers.
I've always tended to go early with mine to try to build up tv. Always an element of risk involved obviously
Is Coleman worth the extra funds over Jagielka for these DGWs?
Probably not his goal threat appears to have dried up completely and Jags can be dangerous from set pieces
This.
Shame, really hoping to milk my TV over ML rivals. Cheers
I think Robles at 4.3 is a better bet than both
Run some tables on defenders in the last six matches. Look at touches in the box, shots in the box, etc. I think you might like what you see from Coleman. I'm certainly taking the plunge. The upside picks (like Coleman and Sanchez and Dann) are what make doing the wildcard fun.
I'm wildcarding, and it comes down to these differences:
A. Robles & dawson.
And then change bolasie to coutinho in dgw34.
B. Adrian/de gea & coleman.
And then change bolasie to milner in dgw34.
Which would you peeps prefer?
I'd stay away from WB - they have a terrible run of fixtures
Who is WB?
West Brom
B and WB means West Brom
Who would you prefer to keep until the end of season?
Kane or Mahrez?Both, but if forced to only choose one then Mahrez
Mahrez because he is cheaper
Kane. I think he has the potential to do more damage and I think there are a greater number of options in midfield.
More points per goal, bonus for clean sheet + he's this season's wonder - Mr Mahrez
I'd agree re. Lovren to Sakho. Your GK options for GW 33 and 35 arnt great and generally I think going for so many punts over established players is risky, especially when they benefit from great GW 35 fixtures. I'd retain Mahrez personally and I think Simpson could outscore Ward over GW 33-35.
Any Newcastle aficionados on tonight? What with all the current defensive frailties, who is the likely back 4?
I'd only get Janmaat or Mbemba.
Janmaat (if fit - currently a doubt for the Norwich game) is nailed on at right back. Mbemba is nailed on at centre back. With Coloccini still out, Lascelles looks sure to play alongside him again (Taylor's out of favour). Left back is an issue at the moment as Dummett (injured), Haidara (injured) and Colback (who can play there also is suspened) ... Sissoko ended up playing as a very advanced wing back when we were chasing the game against Sunderland ... but I'd imagine it would be Anita who would fill in at left back against Norwich (Benitez says he favours experience so is unlikely to trust Mbabu). Aarons could fill in at left back also, but again, I think he'll favour Anita for experience.
So, Janmaat (if fit) - Mbemba - Lascelles - Anita the most likely back 4 at the weekend.
What with injuries and a new manager, it's difficult to say.
Assuming he's not injured, Janmaat is the most nailed option, and will definitely play every game. Mbemba as one of the 2 CBs is also nailed in my eyes when fully fit. The 2nd CB spot is a battle between Lascelles, Colo (injured) and Taylor assuming they are all fit. My preference (and hopefully Rafa's preference) is Lascelles to partner Mbemba. Colo has failed as a captain, and failed as a reliable defender for the past couple of seasons, and most fans would like to see him replaced (both as long-term captain, and starting CB) ASAP. If both Colo and Lascelles are fit, Taylor won't get a game.
As for LB, that's also a problem position. Dummett, Haidara and Mbabu are the 3 LBs in the squad, though all are injured (I believe Mbabu has begun training again, so he'll hopefully be back soon). Colback started there the last 2 games, though he's now banned for 2 games. If none of the aforementioned 3 are fit, then either somebody like Anita will play there, or Mbemba will be pushed out to the left, and Taylor will come in and partner Lascelles at CB. Either way, I wouldn't go near any of the Newcastle LBs.
Long story short - Janmaat and Mbemba are reliable picks, Lascelles could be a good option if he performs well for Rafa whilst Colo is still injured, and everybody else I would avoid.
Anyone else not planned anything like me?
Pretty much....
Yep, just logged on to see everton/palace doubles, maybe it's time to start...
Dont like the idea of smashing a perfectly good team
Long Post incoming, tomorrow morning. 🙂
What's it about?
Shane Long
http://www.overtime.news/race-ballon-dor-week-10-international-break/
Week 10 of the race to the Ballon d'Or. Good one for England fans. Enjoy!
tl ; dr incoming, tomorrow morning 😉
Its taken a while but i think im happy...
Gwk 34 BB
Robles, Mignolet
Smalling, Bellerin, Rojo, Koscielny, Cresswell
Ozil, Payet, Firminho, Coutinho, Lennon
Aguero, Lukaku, Rashford
Gwk 35 only 9 players
Lukaku and Smalling to Costa and Fuchs
Gwk 36
Aguero to Lukaku
Gwk 37 11 double games
Fuchs to Smalling
Any opinions on this appreciated...
Mignolet > Elliot
Rojo > Sakho
Gives you an extra GW35 player.
This
Would courtois be best butland replacement when playing wc after next gw?
Yes I think so
Thanks, i suppose butland not back for this gw, so not worth to wait
Out for the season and Euro's
Oh, thanks, not good for him at all
Or Adrian, i cant decide between them.
I'm thinking the same ... or Cech if he's back and fit for this GW
Any chances cech is fit again?
A. Martial + Antonio
B. Rashford + PayetA, but only because I have serious doubts about Rashford game time. Any other options?
Why is everyone picking Sakho? Surely Flanagan is guaranteed now he is back and is only 4.4m
What about Moreno ?
If you want Flanagan get Flanagan
Guaranteed to be picked ahead of who?
You say surely I say tomato.
LOL
Wow, guaranteed is quite a jump.
As Nidge says above, it's your call.What's guaranteed?
This was my earlier WC 33 plan...
Mignolet - Robles
Smalling - Bellerin - Monreal - Sakho - Simpson
Ozil - Payet - Coutinho - Mahrez - Bolasie
Aguero - Lukaku - Martial
GW 34 - Bolasie -> Wijnaldum
GW 35 - Transfer a blank to get 11 players outI think I'll have a go at the first dgw too.
Seems it's being a bit overlooked.Oh and nice team.
This nearly looks like a reply fail.Im settled on GW 33 now, more and more managers shifting towards GW 37
For the wildcard?
Now seems the correct time to play it.
I like all the planning but I think the planning on here has reached meltdown point with people wanting a flawless hit free plan.
A -4 to make the necessary changes is no deal at all.Yep, WC GW 33 and then BB GW 34
Couldnt agree with you more, I cant plan anymore.
A -4 wouldnt be a problem and I might even do one at GW 35 if neededThe basis of my WC team won't be too different to yours.
I want a craack at the 33 dgw and have something solid going forward.
Nothing finalised for me yet anyway.
I like it mate.
Thanks Lebron
very similar to mine posted below I have Sanchez, Rashford, Dann while you have Mahrez Martial Monreal. I like yours and that gamewek 34 transfer looks good
Thanks Xabi
I wish I could find the cash for Sanchez but he really damages my teamMartial to Rashford and Mignolet to Elliot frees up 4.0 million..
Decent shouts but I really dont want Rashford in my team
Which out of these is the best keeper for this GW only before WC?
A) Schmeichel (SOU)
B) Courtois (avl)
C) Cech (if fit, WAT)
D) Adrian (CRY)B
C but wait on pressers.....if unfit B
B or C
B or C
B
Pretty set on this wilcard team. Only change would be Coutinho to Firmino but I would need to find 0.2 out of somewhere.
Elliot Robles
Bellerin Smalling Dann Sahko Simpson
Sanchez Ozil Coutinho Payet Bolasie
Aguero Lukaku Rashford
RMWCT? thanksVery nice....you must have a nice TV. I'm jealous of the Sanchez/Ozil combo, i've gone 2 DFs and Ozil.
2 DFs and Ozil also a great option
Really good team.
Brave punt on Rashford, could be magic!thanks see below, that may convince you too!
Looks lovely--is that for 32 or what? Rashford would be my big doubt here.
forgot to add this is for 32. Wildcarded the Sunday of last gameweek so its about my 20th draft. I think Rashford is a risk, but a calculated one. he enables that very strong midfield. Players such as Smalling instead of Rojo. Even if he doesnt start one of the games, the other is a very enticing fixture. and I can swap him for Deeney or Defoe after the double
That's decent logic, and I like the rest of the team. Mine is similar, but am leaning Martial, with Barkley instead of Payet, and Firmino instead of Cout.
at the end of the day, all these players are good options!
Think I've narrowed it down to 3 on my WC.
A) Firmino Barkley Rashford
or
B) Milner Lennon Martial
Comments appreciatedA. Firmino is a better player and better FPL player than Milner. Barkley is the better player and should be the better FPL player. The risk lies here but if he enables a better squad go for it. (i have rashford)
He enables a much better squad and i also like your comment above that he can become Defoe/Deeney quite easily later on.
Looking at A but Rashford is one hell of a punt
Yup, an enabler and punt given the fact it's Palace & Villa at home. Surely he'll knick a couple 😉
A.
A
A, but I'm not feeling Rashford. Not worth going Milner and Lennon to get Martial, but I would encourage a rethink.
Deeney a better shout. Just love Utd's fixtures in 34. Could always punt on Rashford for 34 and if it fails switch to Defoe in 35 or Deeney for 37
Wow.
Just watched The Prestige for the first time (don't judge lads) ... How did I miss out on the masterpiece ...Beautiful film
Hehe, glad you've watched it though. If you need good movie suggestions - just ask away mate 😉
I do. Haven't seen Spotlight or Room yet but have them ready to go, same with Child 44
First two - awesome films. Room is incredible. Have you seen Crash, No country for old men?
Brilliant film!
Quality show
Guys, I am going crazy, can't sleep around here, I just can't decide...
A)Ozil, Rashford, Lennon
B)Lingard, Welbeck, Barkley,
C)Mata, Welbeck, Lennon.
I really think Arsenal are going to win almost all of their games to the end, and Welbeck is essential for that. But I am also sure that Rooney is not coming back before the first DGW. But Lennon? Is he going to play all those games?
Also...Firmino or Coutinho?*Arsenal mids or attackers are a must imo with their remaining schedule.
*Firmino/Coutinogo both great choices take your pick
*Lennon will probably start at least 3/4 across the 2 doubles
*Rashford is a risk, but enables a better squad, is in a price bracket where you can shift him to double gameweek 37 players like deeney and defoe, and will probably get good minutes in at least one game in the doubleA) Most attractive of the 3 choices but depending on for what GW there may be a better option out there.
Thanks, Guys. I am doing the WC now, and I intend to take a huge punt on Traore this week and next week I am taking for him the chosen Everton guy from the bunch, so...all is happening this week:) I am also leaning A, I really like Wellbeck, but I also really dislike Lingard and Mata, and Everton are going to go for the cup, so Barkley or Lennon are pretty much the same.
So which looks better to you:
A. Martial and Barkley
B. Kane and LingardB. But then again...B again 🙂
B. At least Kane is a consistent scorer, the other 3 not so much
If you are thinking of Lingard, why not Lanzini hes only 0.5 more i think
Good thought, I will ponder it. Nailedness is the issue.
Are you chasing?
Hi Lebron, how's tricks?
Yes, in the sense that I am 69k and want to finish a lot higher.Cool. I am good. 49k here - so similar rank 😉 I am including 3 Palace and 3 Everton players for DGW 33 at least. Gotta punt on them imo. Bolasie, Dann, Wickham, Robles, Lennon/Barkley, Lukaku for me.
Could ditch Bolasie and Wickham after DGW33 and get Coutinho, Mitrovic or other striker like Martial i.e.I am looking at this for GW 32:
Elliot
Ivan, PVA, Kosc
Sanchez, Ozil, Firmino, Bolasie
Aguero, Martial, Lukaku
Robles, Barkley, Sakho, Targett
Then Ivan to Dann for 5 DGWers in GW33
Then Dann to Smalling for 11 DGWers in GW34 (no BB)Pretty good, no love for Wickham for GW33 at least? 😉
Uses up too many transfers, but I did think about it!
Ok.
Thanks both. You are taking into account that Martial has DGWs, right? and that Barkley has an additional one to Lingard? I find it difficult to be convinced that Kane and Lingard will score more in three than the other two will score in five (or taking account of GW37, seven).
*all
Sounds like your mind was made up
Not at all. Can't get clear advice if you don't argue the opposite case. I would not have asked if I was decided. I am leaning to the one with more fixtures, so you're right there, but I don't want to go that way if it's a mistake. What I really want is someone to argue that Kane and Lingard will score more--I am open to convincing.
I'm all over the DGW's so it's a clear:-
A)Well, this is my thinking. I hate losing Kane, but I want to roll the dice. Not on a stupid roll, so that's why I asked.
I'd go Martial myself but I'm spending funds elsewhere, got a choice between Rashford, Deeney, Berahino & Mitrovic.
Not happy about losing Kane or Mahrez myself but I'm chasing the doubles.I might punt on Mitro, fwiw.
Cheers, looked at last 4 GW stats earlier & Mitro is looking good.
His stats have been great since Benitez arrived. Although a lot of those shots have been headers. But that's not so bad
How does this look guys, different crowd tonight so will throw it out there, very tempted to go this week with it as its to the penny.
Elliot Robles
Sakho Gabriel Rojo Dann Simpson
Sanchez Ozil Payet Firmino Mahrez
Lukaku Kane Aguero
Obviously Gabriel is a risk, will likely save 33 and 34 do Dann to Cresswell/ClyneLovely.. Will be going this week too
Cheers Nidge.
that is an excellent team 9.5/10, gabriel and rojo only slight negatives
Front 8 is as good as it can get!
Gabriel is the sacrifice clearly. Except him, the team is excellent.I like it mate. Personally Would include Bolasie and Barkley/Lennon in the team for GW 33 at least but maybe it's just me 😉
The thought has crossed my mind to put Barkley in for 33 as a placeholder for Sanchez/Ozil. What's putting me off Barkley is both Ozil and Sanchez have a better fixture this week and I would have to save in 33 to then get Ozil/Sanchez in for 34 a price rise for one of them would scupper the plan
I am WCing after GW32 mate, think it's better personally 😉 I see your logic though.
Nice, I couldn't get that, your TV is way better. I'm on this
Eliot Robles
Sakho Gabriel Clyne Fuchs Smalling
Sanchez Ozil Payet Bolasie Lanzini
Aguero Lukaku MartialA great team non the less
I might as well lick the back of your balls like everyone else.
Great looking team Spectrum.😆 ... but 3 DGWers too few Tony. 😉
Aye. For my liking anyway but I'm in danger of sounding like a broken record if I keep bleating on about it lol.
Join the club mate - gotta punt on Palace and Everton assets to the max, well at least for DGW33 imo.
I'm thinking I'll go for 5 of them.
Which ones?
Lukaku, Barkley, Robles.
Bolasie/Cabaye, Dann/Ward.
Ownership would dictate that in should get Dann really.Dann is a must imo. I kinda like Wickham if he's fit - for DGW 33 he's ok pick imo.
He could be good!
You have to buy a ticket or you can't win.
The transition from GW33 to GW34 is what I'm getting my head around now.
And due to a cash cup competition I need a blockbuster gw34 net score so the big fixtures like United need attention.Fair enough. Could always transfer him out and get Mitrovic/Martial/Rashford for GW34.
All options I am looking at for 34 at the minute for the third slot.
2 questions Tony if you don't mind.
A) who's your Citeh picks?
B) who's your blank 35 picks?At the minute just Aguero.
I'm imagining Payet, Lukaku, and a defender maybe United.Just Aguero huh, that's where I am but reckon I need another unless I get Janmatt or Dawson (I think)
I'm on a cheap defence.
Cheers, well here's hoping. Still got till after next GW to make final call.
Looking good. I will forsake Kane to bring in a dgw player. Get him back for 35 and WC in 36.
Thanks for all the positive feedback guys.
who are you going to bench in 33?
Cross that bridge when I come to it. Considering I've benched 335 points so far this season I'm bound to get it wrong anyway 🙂
Like this a lot. You must have excellent SV. I'm going this GW, and I plan to sacrifice Payet for some GW33 players and Smalling/Kosc over Rojo/Gabriel. What are your thoughts on their reliability?
Any plans to bring Payet back?
For GW 37 of course. Not sure about GW34. It's a tough choice, of course, but with my SV I can't have Sanchez, Ozil, Firmino, Smalling, Kosc, etc and also have Payet. That is the big question for me: go cheap on the defence and have Payet, or settle for Barkley and have the nailed defenders (of course one of Sanchez/Ozil could go as well).
I think Rojo will be ok, Gabriel is the one I'm most worried about. If you get 2 games out of Rojo and let's say Gabriel only gets 1 game and in the game he doesn't play they get a clean sheet your probably looking at a deficit of 6 points (not including any bonus) so I guess the question is will Payet outscore Barkley and 6 points
It's a good way to put it, and I think it's pot luck. I like Payet a lot more than Barkley, but Barkley does have an extra double, so at least that far I'm happy. I have a plan for GW34 that does not involve hits, but Barkley to Payet for -4 is not out of the question in GW34.
A) Rojo Simpson Barkley
B) Smalling Fuchs Lanzini
Help a budgie out!A
B, if Lanzini is nailed.
B for me, though if Barkley was to fire in the double. .
Having just seen Spectrum's team and the great response it got, I decided to play around with my wildcard and have these options:
option 1 what I currently have:
Smalling, Dann, Bellerin, Bolasie, Rashford
option 2 (new):
Rojo, Gabriel, Ward, Lanzini, Kane
what do you guys reckon? thanksI'd stick with what you have and hope Palace begin to realize how much trouble they're in.
B because only one from Palace. 🙂
What is the situation with Everton's goalkeepers? Has Robles permanently displaced Howard now, and is there chance of rotation or Robles being dropped if they have a bad day?
Martinez did say Howard would play again before the end of the season. I can't find a link now. But I doubt it'll be anytime soon. He's not regaining his place that's for sure...
I don't think anyone on here has the slightest clue 🙂 . Howard is going to the MLS in the Summer , Martinez said he is first choice and he started the last couple of games
GW33 WC-draft with Lennon.
Mignolet-Robles
Bellerin-Kos-Smalling-Rojo-Sakho
Özil-Coutinho-Payet-Lennon-Mahrez
Kun-Lukaku-Kane
Just think Barkley vs Lennon. Barkley is better player and nailed for sure. If I want Barkley I must downgrade Kos -> Gabriel or Smalling -> 5.0m def....hmm maybe Reid.
8 years, 3 months agoBest Alderweierld replacement?
A. Sakho
B. Darmain
C. Rojo
D. Any defender under 5.0
My team defender
Fuchs, Bellerin, Williams and Cresswell