Captain Picks Gameweek 28 – FPL Fantasy Football Premier League
Those that captained Daniel Sturridge over Luis Suarez in GW27 were reminded how rewarding getting your skipper choice correct is – while those that stayed loyal to Suarez were again left frustrated not only at him, but also at their own gutless behaviour – me included! Well, GW28 will provide the same dilemma for many, but with a few more supporters for Sturridge, I suspect! But away to Southampton is not the easiest, so let’s go through all the standout options.
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Eden Hazard
It’s been a quiet couple of weeks for the midfielder since his barnstorming hat-trick vs Newcastle in GW25 – but fear not, it’s a short journey down the road for Jose’s men as they take on bottom-of-the-table Fulham at the Cottage, a ground where the Blues haven’t been beaten since 2006. Now with Oscar, Torres, Eto’o, Willian et al all very inconsistent, it’s been Hazard who has been Mr Reliable for Chelsea this season, offensively anyway – and with twelve goals and eight assists to his name already this term, it would be no shock to see him leading the Blues to another win on Saturday. You only have to look at the stats for Fulham – just three clean sheets all season and by far the worst defensive record in the division – jeez even Torres may score!
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Daniel Sturridge
Sturridge has now outscored his partner in crime six weeks in a row and is still owned by just three teams out of ten, so those of you who own him still have a decent differential! The England striker has now scored in eight successive league matches and has added some assists to his portfolio too. Playing central while the likes of Suarez, Henderson, Sterling, Coutinho and Gerrard add the creativity around him, means Sturridge has now overtaken Suarez as Liverpool’s main man up front. Can he continue this great run? Well you would imagine so, given that West Ham knocked three past Southampton last weekend.
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Luis Suarez
A mini-crisis? Has he lost his touch? Being played out wide is certainly affecting his fantasy returns as we have commented above. But we all know that form is temporary, class is permanent and that Suarez’s next goals are not far away. But can he still be considered captaincy material? Well that’s up to you, but it would take a brave punter to turn his back on the undoubted potential, remembering what the striker can and has produced. Four games without a goal for the Uruguayan certainly is a mini-crisis and it may well be that it’s his strike partner who tops the charts again this week.
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Emmanuel Adebayor
“Give him the ball….and he will score” is again reverberating around the Lane. Which, to be fair is better than the droney way they manage to sing “Oh When the Saints Go Marching In”. I guess that’s what day-release does to you. Anyway, back to Ade – inconsistent, but deadly; lazy, but unplayable. Which one will turn up this weekend? Who knows, but eight goals since AvB got the boot suggests he is happy again, though it may be worth considering that seven of these eight goals have come away from home, which is a concern. Saying that, they’re at home to Cardiff, who make Man Utd look solid at the back right now and were thumped 4-0 at home to Hull last weekend! With most of the squad fit again, it would appear that Ade will be presented with a few chances on Sunday – he just needs to break that hoodoo at home if he is to make those FPL managers who will captain him, happy.
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Other possibilities:
Romelu Lukaku – expected to come straight back into the team following injury. West Ham at home suggests Everton will dominate, but will the big striker manage to penetrate one of the division’s more stubborn defences?
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Wilfried Bony – two goals at Liverpool last weekend will have done his confidence the world of good, but the Ivorian striker has failed to net in successive games for the Swans. But Palace away is not the Palace we see at Selhurst Park so chances should come Bony’s way.
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Thanks for reading Captain Picks, this article was written by Cookie
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Final team for GW 28!
Szczesny (Ruddy)
Coleman Ivanovic Davies Shaw (Gabbidon)
Sterling Hazard Lallana (Mutch) (Mata)
Suarez Giroud Adebayor (c)
2.5 in the bank for next week.
So how does it look?
looks stronger than i can manage, leaves you some probs for gw 29 tho with only 1 striker but its hard to field 2 full teams for these 2 gw’s
How is this team looking for a -4pt hit in a hopeful 5-3-2?
Adrian
Collins / Coleman / Ward / Parr / R.Bennett (hopefully back)
Hazard / Adam / B.Johnson (Nor)
Suarez / Ade
Subs: Davis / Mata / Silva/ RVP
Dzeko-Eriksen-Poz out for Ade-Adam-B.Johnson
I’m only thinking the next 2 gw’s as I’m gonna use my WC after gw29.
photek – Firstly, i’d be wary of playing your WC in GW 30, unless price changes are fudging up your planned squad then i think it’s best to hold until GW 30 has started just in case you get unlucky and your WC squad picks up a few injuries/suspensions.
That squad looks okay for this week, if Palace can pull off a clean sheet you’ll be sorted.
yeah i’ll be praying for a Palace CS lol!
thats true Nin if i can field a good enough squad for GW30 i can hold and hit WC button after it starts.
I’ll see if Eriksen plays tonight before i go mad.
Are you happy with your team for the next 2?
photek – Yeah i’m happy with my lot, whether they score good points or not is a different issue hahaha.
haha, very true. Well good luck, i’d be surprised if many score big points in the next 2 gws.
Cheers photek, good luck to you too!
Thanks Cookie monster, an enjoyable read over breakfast!
I read some quality advice from Peakydave at the weekend when it comes to your captain choices “always pick the man in form, never choose a player just because he’s due one” my problem is Benteke isn’t due one he’s due 6 or 7. I’m the poor sod picking him to do me a favor against Norwich this weekend, I must have signed him for something. Mon Benteke.
Evening!!
Could you cast your eyes over my team and let me know your thoughts!
Adrian
Kos Coleman azpillicueta olsson
Hazard Gerrard lallana
Adebayor sturridge (c) Suarez (vc)
Subs Davis Collins gnabry mata
I probably would have winced if you’d said you were going to take a 4 point hit on a player who’d have a blank GW 29 but I guess it’s too late for that now. You may make up for it in GW 31 who knows, as is GW 29 looks like it could be a problem as you only look like having 6 players available and only one FT to hand unless of course you fancy more hits but I wouldn’t like to have to take too many for 29 as most of the games look tough to predict.
Hey andy! I know I’m going to struggle but I think I can have one bad week
Most likely will just do one transfer!! I have left 4.1 which I need for aguero!!! So I have to be very careful what I do!
How many you got playing??
If everyone stays healthy I’ll be able to field 8, I could field 9 as I’ve an FT saved but I’m going to keep that in my pocket for GW 31 which will be a lot higher scoring than GW 29.
Mitro
Team looks set for this week! Coin toss between Olsson and Collins to keep a clean sheet
Hey Bash! First off congrats on your new ranking matey. Only 112 points behind you!
Yep think my team is ok for this week! Might have to take a hit next week though!
How many players you got for GW29
And who’s your captain pick?
112 points can be made up in no time at all mate, especially with the next few gameweeks coming up!
Currently got 6 for 29, but no transfers done yet. Captain choice is between my front 3