Our first members’ article of the week arrives now as we delve into the Opta data from Gameweek 9.
Chelsea’s continued improvement since the move to 3-4-3 comes under analysis after a 4-0 thrashing of Man United.
West Ham, Swansea and Stoke midfielders find their way into our assessment, while City’s weekend goal hero and the form of Sunderland and Palace’s mid-price frontmen are also considered.
Lukaku over Austin
That front 3 would restrict money on midfield
That is my front 3!
Mine too. Scored 5pts last GW.
8 points! I have Lukaku not Austin
Apologies. I have the three Leaf was thinking.
It IS tough.
Actually I am beginning to think that 4-4-2 may be a better way to go. I don't really like the sub-7.5m options for striker or in the midfield. Maybe Austin when the fixtures are right. But it's iffy.
I'd rather see myself going forward with any 2 of Costa, Kane, Lukaku in the long run. Maybe with Barrow as 1st sub. Something like that.
Hey Ruth is that your current team that you have linked? just curious bc I know in the past you didnt like sharing your squad
Yes, that's my team. I have usually linked it when posting regularly here (which I seem to be at the moment). I just tend not to do so at the start of the season.
That's one of his teams. 🙂
Yeah there's no one I'm totally convinced of
Tekkers and luksku have ok numbers but not liking fixtures mid term for them .
I'm not ready today give up on Kun yet
Austin I like , but also like Redmond at the price
Costa is very meh , a 5 pointer each week and can see Hazard or even Pedro being better Chelsea options in this formation
Defoe, rashford , ibra no desire for
Arsenal and pool and no even playing a striker
As you say maybe Kane changes things
I like Austin and Wilson in this category, but not much else.
Even Deeney doesn't convince me.
Currently i have Costa Aguero Wilson. Will be getting Austin in a couple weeks
Aguero - Wilson - Austin
Who will score mist points between now and end of season?
A.Holebas
B.Valencia
Tough call but after the poor defensive display by ManU i'd have to think Jose will be more open to experimenting, especially when Shaw is fit again. I'd say A. because of spot kicks and the attacking potential
Thanks:)
Holebas looks golden attacking wise, hard to tell though. Probably Valencia still.
Those who've seen the new Black Mirror series. What did you think to it?
Very dark & reflective
I watch first episode of Season One last night, strange show. Really got me interested though.
I've just started The Fall, but old but it's brilliant so far.
Black Mirror and The Fall are both great. I think episode 1 of Black Mirror is definitely an outlier in terms of style - they're all strange though but well worth watching.
I watched the first three of Westworld but not sure how I feel about it. First one was interesting, second dull and I wasn't really concentrating on the third, but it seemed a bit wayward.
Haven't seen Westworld (don't have Sky) but I had concerns when I heard that Abrams chap was involved. Couldn't be doing with Lost at all so that puts me off. Would reconsider if I hear it's great but otherwise I'll stick with the film.
Only watched Nosedive and Playtest so far. Enjoyed them - basically I love Black Mirror so I was unlikely not to think they're great because I'd probably convince myself of that regardless (maybe that's what I've done? 😯 ).
Enjoyed Playtest fractionally less than Nosedive - didn't think it was as thought provoking as many of them but liked it anyway.
15 Million Merits remains my favourite.
15 Million Merits is by far my favourite. Though some of these new ones come close as you'll probably see when you get through them.
I'm deliberately enjoying them slowly rather than gorge on them all in one go but I might have to watch another tonight. They're just so smart.
Nosedive was alright but Playtest & Shut Up and Dance are utter schlock - I'm hoping eps 4-6 improve...
How many double gameweeks are there in a Premier League season, and when in the season do they occur?
Depends on cup fixtures/results.
Next year.
No set amount, typically about 2 or 3 I think. Not till much later in the season usually.
Depends on which teams advance into the final rounds of the EFL Cup, Capital One Cup etc
There is normally 1-2 DGW per season but we wont know until the last final third of the season
Dont worry there will be thousands of DGW related posts when it does happen, you cant miss it
If you had to get back Aguero into your team for the 'Boro game in GW11, who would you sacrifice :
1. Lukaku (Next 4 fixtures : che SWA sot UTD)
or
2. Costa (Next 4 fixtures : EVE mid TOT manc)
Hopefully Costa gets carded against Sotn, making the decision easier.
Lukaku
Tough but I'd say Costa
Thanks both
Sanches to KDB after this GW. already have walcott and Arsenal fixtures get a bit tough
This could well be the move to make
Bold, risky but good
thanks think it could pay off big time
If KDB's fit I'm looking at that move too. Most likely he should be rested against WBA too for the Barcelona game. And then he should probably start against Boro in GW11.
this or to hazard, he might be the man to get in their new 3-4-3 formation
Jakupick
Valencia, Clyne, Holebas, Evans, Amat
Sanchez, Son, Firmino, Snoddy*, Fletcher
Costa, Kun, Lukaku
How to get rid Snoddy and get someone decent with 1FT, 0 idb?
Evans->Kinglsley as one of Kingsley/Amat will start right? Dont want to sell Son.
Same problem here. I also need to get rid of Snodgrass with 0.0 ITB and I'm currently thinking that Allen is the only one in this price bracket who could be worth getting. Problem is I'm not really convinced by him either.
this exactly! It;s only option with no hit. I'm on it right now
and Stanislas but flagged atm
Same here. Could afford a £5.7 but Allen seems only option. Unless you would consider Kante or Matic but surely they don't keep getting points
Def think stanislas is good option if fit
Yes actually! Feels like a much better shout than Allen. Need latest news on his injury
Moses / Zaha / Stanislas / Allen in that price range
Choose:
A) Lallana
B) Coutinho (-4)
Is Coutinho worth a hit? In the long run if fit he's going to stick in the team for 8-9 weeks
Appreciate your thoughts!
B
Looks worth it doesn't it? He could return much more than that.
Thanks!
A
B if long term
Is Payet likely to play more central now Ayew is back?
Ayew could replace Zaza upfront IMO.
Evening all,
Just a quick one to let you know the data behind my player analysis Tableau dashboard has been updated to include GW9 stats.
https://public.tableau.com/views/FantasyPremierLeaguePlayerAnalysis/PlayerAnalysis
Cheers.
cheers +1
Amazing work there!
very nice mate, good stuff. thanx
Ox 1-0
Antonio Valencia -98.5 on fplstats, to drop before Gw10?
Drop tonight.
Almost certainly.
Either tonight or won't. Being slowly bought back.
Being close to 100 means a likely drop.
So if i got valencia at 5.5 and hes 5.6 now, and he drops tonight
will i lose 0.1?
No
If you sell him now he's 5.5 anyway.
I thought you were a top 1k only player
😉
Thoughts on the following please:
a) Robertson to Holebas (bench Pieters, no Stoke defensive double up)
b) Save FT (play Pieters as part of double Stoke defence)
Thanks.
b) I don't think double Stoke def. is a bad thing v Swansea.
Also having 2 FT next week might be very useful.
The thought of 2FTs does appeal. Only slight concern is bench defenders of Robertson and Amat would leave me with 10 men if Pieters, Bellerin or Smith were to miss out.
Robertson to smith if you can
Fortunately, I already have Smith. Holebas would accompany Bellerin, Smith, Pieters and Amat in my defence if I were to transfer him in.
Snodgrass to Redmond or Shaqiri? Better options for max 6.4?
Shaqiri is the better player, you would expect him to do well.
Would go with Shaqiri if you have Austin, Redmond if you don't
Redmond for me. Shaq's long rangers won't continue and Redmond is playing up top
When life gives you ogba get Drogba not Pogba
lol
OMG Diame
Yes or no for -4 hit
Out: Sterling & Antonio
In: Walcott & Lallana
(Already have Sanchez & Firmino)
Even though Walcott & Sanchez could both easily be on the scoresheet this week it's too late for the Arsenal double up now I feel. Also look at Coutinho rather than Lallana he's certainly going to be best of the lot.
Hey guys, gotta drop Snodgrass any input would be appreciated
Heaton Pickford
Mustafi Huth Holebas Smith Amat
Sanchez Payet Firmino Snod Fletcher
Aguero Lukaku Wilson
2FT, 0.1 ITB
Thinking either
A) Snod > Stanislas as a short term band-aid or
B) Sanchez + Snod > Walcott + Coutinho (or maybe Arnie)
Thoughts? Any other suggestions?
I like B long term and also considering Stanislas is injured
A for me. Losing Sanchez before Sunderland could backfire
I always handle Arsenal mids poorly so this is what I'm most worried about
Both great options
I on the other hand did Payet + snoddy > Coutinho + siggy!!!
1 more Pool goal and hopefully my new acquisition Mane stays on the bench
This Moreno chap looks pretty lively. Any good attacking stats? On corners as well
he is a tease
always has good offensive stats but they rarely translate into points
Never Again
Unfortunately he is a defender which should mean his main source of points are clean sheets, however whenever he plays Liverpool inevitably concede a hatful mostly due to his pathetic defending.
Doesn't really matter as he won't play
Any stats on whether Sanchez and Walcott are more likely to both fail or succeed together compared to say Coutino and Firmino in terms of points?
No stat, but Sanchez needs Theo in the side to play as a 9.
Who would you get for stones, holebas or pieters?
Smith
Holebas
Probably Holebas but depends on other defenders, if you plan on rotating
Cheers guys
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Currently just 4 left in now (445 eliminated)
Previous GW 'Safe' totals
Gw1 45
Gw2 71 (the tough one)
Gw3 40
Gw4 32
Gw5 50
Gw6 63
Gw7 39
Gw8 35
Gw9 44 (slight toughy)
GW10 Team atm
De Gea 39.8%
Stones 26.1% Walker 38.1% Bellerin 27.3% McAuley 24.6%
Coutinho 36.7% Capoue 41.0% Kante 14.2%
Ibrahimovic 38.6% Kun (c) 43.5% Costa (vc) 36.1%
Subs Jakupovic 21.3% Amat 14.0% Antonio 13.0% Fletcher 8.5%
Deeney or Austin for the next 4 GWs ?
Deeney : HUL liv LEI STO
Austin : CHE hul LIV EVE
Austin is in better form and cheaper by 0.5, but Deeney has better fixtures.
I have Both 🙂
Ahead of the curve there, PDM 😉
Doubled up on Ars & Liv midfielders too 😉
Both nailed and on pens. If the money helps then go Austin, otherwise go deeney
Cheers Dasher, looks like nothing to separate them really
I'm looking at Deeney out for Austin after the Hull game.
I have Deeney and I'm planning to switch to Austin after HUL so guess I'd have to say Austin.
Austin for me. I'd also consider Wilson. I have Deeney and I'm going to transfer him out for Wilson next week.
Thanks Lyonnais and Bane, think I'll drop the Deeney idea and go with Austin now, instead of setting myself up for the Deeney -> Austin move next week
@Karan - cheers, Wilson is on the radar too
Would definitely go Austin, but like Wilson more short term
Would you rather start Capoue or Williams this week
Capoue.
Capoue
Lallana or Arnie????
Have Firmino but no other stoke players. Planning to get Coutinho soon so maybe when arnie gets banned, I will get cout by downgrading Sanchez to hazard. Can also play 4-3-3 if arnie is banned. Pool double up is tempting though
Get arnie, I just went for siggy tho. You will want Cout and only means another transfer to do lallana to whoever
Don't waste transfers and just try to get Coutinho and finish it even if it costs 4 points right now.
It will cost 8 points because I'm doing Baines to Cameron/pieters/smith/Holebas to fund it
I've got Mane and Allen.
Would you sanction my Antonio --> Lallana? Mane + Couts is a bit heavy...
Sanchez (C) even though he plays in the early saturday kickoff ? 😉
I think you know, the answer is no 😀
I kinda want to put the armband on Deeney...need something spectacular to rescue my season 😆
Haha, as a Deeney owner, I strongly not recommend captaining him 😀
Lukakuuuuuuuuuuuuu
Great record v WHU. 6 goals and 3 assists in 8 PL games against them.
Maybe Lukaku it is then 😀
want to go Deeney too, but is it worth the risk ?
It's risky for sure.
Thing is Hull are so bad atm. that he really should score against them. They conceded 11 goals in the last 2 away games, but don't know if Deeney is in good form at all. He only had a few shots in the last few games and I read that Watford looked a bit poor but they were away from home 3 times in the last 4 GW.
Best midfielder priced 7.0 or below?
Chadli or Redmond
So I've just done Payet (yes Payet) + snoddy > Coutinho + siggy, I want Cout + sig long term and will look at ayew when west hams fixtures pick up
Feels wrong but kinda right at the same time
wait...Payet?
I know I know. It might bite me in the arse but his fixtures turn sour, no ones putting away his chances created and I think ayew will be a better option when fixtures turn. Also want hazard soon (again).its part of a plan.....believe it or not
True, but he's kinda fixture-proof imo, also could bang in free kick any game, but then again so could Siggy.
Looking back now, what a terrible punt Snoddy was... :/
+1
He and Hull were looking good when I got him in. It went all downhill from there 😀
7 years, 11 months agoStrikers is tough at the moment
If you could have any 3 (within price reason ) who would you go for?
I'm thinking
Aguero , Austin , Costa