Captain’s Picks
Welcome to our weekly Captain’s Picks article. Every week we will look to elucidate potential captains for the forthcoming game-week and give you our opinions on the merits of each, but then also delve a little deeper by analysing their recent stats to help make that crucial decision a little easier for you. Our Captain’s Picks for this week are as follows:
Luis Suarez is in fine form since returning from his 10 match ban; he has scored 5 goals and assisted his teammates for 3 in the last 4 game-weeks. He faces a tough challenge away to an Everton side that have conceded just 1 goal in their last 4 games, but will they be able to keep the in-form Uruguayan quiet?
Although there was no contribution by Sergio Aguero in GW11, he has still managed to net a respectable 4 times and assist 3 these past 4 game-weeks. Tottenham Hotspur travel to the Etihad Stadium to face Manchester City and Aguero will be looking to follow up his form with another impressive display. Tottenham have one of the best defensive records in the Barclays Premier League this term, second only to Southampton, conceding just 6 and 5 respectively.
Loic Remy has impressed of late, although scoring just 2 goals in the past 4 game-weeks, he scored 5 more in the previous 3 so he’s certainly comfortable scoring this term. In GW12 he faces Norwich City at home, a team that has the second worst defensive record in the league with 21 goals against, joint with Crystal Palace and second only to Sunderland who have conceded 22.
Wayne Rooney and Robin van Persie have been the main men for Manchester United this season and arguably the only reason that United have managed to climb the table after a bleak start under the new management of David Moyes. Rooney has 2 goals and 4 assists in the last 4, alongside van Persie who has managed a goal in each of the last 4 and 2 assists. With a victory over league leaders Arsenal fresh under their belts Manchester United will be looking to kick on, and with a favourable fixture against Cardiff City, the aforementioned are both potential captain material for GW12.
Goals and assists
We will now analyse the statistics behind the recent performances of our 5 picks from the previous 4 matches in the Barclays Premier League, looking at the key attacking potential they hold, the threat they pose in front of goal, and finally their involvement and creativity for each of their respective teams. Statistics from the past 4 game-weeks will be used to keep player form and statistical data current.
Key attacking statistics
- Suarez is presented with a chance every 14 minutes, under half the time of Rooney yet only slightly better than Aguero.
- 27 – the most attempts at goal of our 5 picks come from Suarez, double that of Rooney but closely followed again by Aguero on 25.
- 90% of Aguero’s attempts have come from within the box.
- Both Suarez and Aguero have had 11 shots on target, more than the other 3.
Goal threat
- Suarez and Aguero see a lot more of the ball around goal, with roughly double the touches in the penalty area than our other picks.
- Rooney leads the group with a shot accuracy of 47%.
- van Persie finishes 37% of his attempts at goal, just under double that of second best Suarez with 18%.
Involvement and creativity
- Suarez has created 33% more chances for his teammates than Aguero, and roughly 66% more than the remaining 3 picks.
- Creating a chance every 25 minutes is the best from the 5 by Suarez.
- Suarez has also received the most passes in the final third of the pitch, whilst distributing the most successful passes in the same area.
- Of the 5 Remy sees least of the ball in the final third of the pitch.
- van Persie is involved in 75% of Manchester United’s goals, although creating joint fewest chances alongside Remy (5).
Summary
Luis Suarez is the stand out performer of the 5, with a chance every 14 minutes and creating a chance every 25 he’s performing at the top of his game.
Although fewer chances come the way of van Persie, he is far more clinical than the Uruguayan with a 36% conversion rate.
Sergio Aguero cannot be overlooked; with 90% of his attempts on goal coming from within the area he can easily net a number of goals in any game.
Even with a good goal scoring record Loic Remy seems the weakest choice of the 5, but with a better conversion rate (18%) to Aguero and Rooney (15%) it proves that no matter how many chances you have, you need to take them for it to count in terms of fantasy football.
Wayne Rooney has the best accuracy with his attempts (46%) but with a conversion rate of just 15% and minimal touches in the penalty area, it seems he is taking his attempts from distance.
Worthy mentions that should be considered although not being included in this article include: Rickie Lambert, Eden Hazard, Aaron Ramsey, Steven Gerrard and Adam Lallana.
Following our analysis of our 5 Captain’s Picks for GW12 we would love to hear your views below on which you are going for and why. Will it be any of our 5 or someone different? Don’t forget to cast your vote on our Captain’s Poll below.
This article was written by Flingy.
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List went from 5 injured players to 6 injured players. WHOOOOOOOOOHOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
FFS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! >.<
Only positive news is that McGregor already is on 50 percent. Guzan is also a doubt though. >.<
Hmmm, McGregor just coming back from an injury and people are dropping him like crazy. He’s dropping tonight even. Are yall crazy?
Raz – Are you sire you’re not playing Fantasy Physio?? haha
*sure
Not funny. WHen I played my WC I took 2 playing keepers: Vorm and McGregor. McGregor got injured after 2 weeks and Vorm got a suspension. So I replace Vorm with Guzan, he got my 7 points (so +3 if you count in the 4 point hit I had to risk to take him in) but shite……… now he seems to be injured. Not sure what I’m planying. I’ve been quite unlucky this season, that much I can tell.
Raz – I know mate,shockingly unlucky so far.Hopefully they pull through because you have a good team there
Ur avatar is probably scaring the points away
The guy on my avatar had a really hard time. Lost all his friends and is semi-cursed. Give him a break.
Just like u right?
Except for the losing friends part, u have a lot of friends to laugh at ur fantasy bad luck. Just like my friends are laughing at mine. I somehow sell the good players and buy theediocre ones. Stunning
Well, I’m fully cursed. The semi-cursed shit is bs. Either you’re cursed or not. 😉
Together with Hannibal Lector probably one of the worst things I’ve ever seen: ”Berserk”.
Two things Gattsu and I have in common. The curse and we’d both kick your arse with our pinky if we had to. 😉
*the mediocre
Yo Kun. You can mess around if you want to. I am one to be messed around with. I’ll hit back though. Mediocre comebacks is my thing. Again just like fantasy football. I get a score of 34 and the next week I get a comeback score of 39 points. 😛
Also, don’t take shit I say literally. I’m not doing taking anyone literally here. Though I can be annoyed if someone is provoking just after captain gets send off with a red card. Wait a few minutes and pick on me later. 😉
Wow 39 points, what a comeback. I had less than 40 pts last week and took a 12 pts hit. Good week for me
I have sold players like ravel rooney hazard lallana coleman this season bcos of my impatience. I waited till ramsey was 6.7 to sign him
Oooh yeah, if I’m too harsh with words do tell. Some people can’t take the profanity I spit. I’ll tone it down, if so. 😉
Who is everybody captain for Game Week 12
AGUERO – SUAREZ – REMY – ROONEY – RVP
COME ON AGUREO
Gerrard…
interesting!
no risk – no glory , mate ;)…
true. and i like your choice.
…though i suspect that was what Mito was thinking last time he captained benteke…
gotta take a risk here and there…
especially if I am to get ahead of you in the Regulars ;)…
still haven’t decided 100%..still have to press the “confirm transfers” button to bring him in…
but – deffo, I’m thinking of going ahead with it…
i made 3 transfers this week for a -4pts.
no regrets. life’s too short, and it all adds to the anticipation of the weekend…
the pool game is up first, so you’ll not be waiting long to find out if you’ve made the right choice!
note – regulars league: i’m hoping for a good points haul so i can hit 2nd spot.
Ballsy!!
Im going with Suarez but if I had RVP, it would have been a no-brainer vs Cardiff.
My order of choice is:
Suarez, Aguero, Rooney, Sturridge, van Persie, Lambert, and Remy.
Afternoon flingy, did you get inits e-mail with my number ?
elleffcee – I got it before mate, I’ll send you a text later on just trying to get some work out of the way!
rooney.
though rvp would be a solid shout.
the others are all in with a chance for good points.
it’s going to be a big weekend imo…
Heads up: Hazard and Remy will probably go up soon.
If anyone wants to transfer them in, better do it now.
hi guys new to fantasy football and this site so hi all! can someone please take a minute to explain the wildcard situation in January, is it a wildcard to just use in January? will I lose the wildcard I have now?
Thanks
The January wildcard is only for January and lapses if not used then. The season wildcard which you have now can be used at anytime throughout the season and does not lapse.
Hi full time, welcome to the site – good to have you onboard !!
The January wildcard is just to be used in January – the specific dates and gameweeks are on the help page of the league. If you don’t use it in the permitted time, you’ll lose it
http://fantasy.premierleague.com/rules/
Your season-long wildcard can be used anytime.
Hope this helps
thanks cookie glad to be on board was wondering where you where!
haha most people are glad when i’m not around !!!
that’s because your grav intimidates them
Unlike yours Jimbo, which is so warm and welcoming !!
i’m the fluffy type. no doubt.
Excuse me James! I think that spot is taken.
okay.
maybe i’ll be the cultured one?
that’s sure as hell still free.
note – not as in petri dishes / germ warfare
full time, good question the January Wc can only be used after Gw 20 starts on the 1 Jan@ 11:30 until Gw 23 ends @ 1 Feb 11:30. if you have your season one you can use that anytime, if you can keep it until a dble gw due to fa cup 6th round matches you could score big time!
Thanks eddy. also who would you captain this week? Suarez Aguro Lukaku or Ozil?
were!
Cookie – That was me who had interviews haha,i think they went well just waiting to hear back from both,had one this morning too so waiting on the three of them now..cheers for eehhh…kind of asking haha
fingers crossed, Nin 😉 !!!
Cheers Dr!
Are you Hannibal or is Sharmaisms?
You dare question the real Hannibal ?
Sharmaism ?!?! how is related to the Lecter family ?
His gravatar is Hannibal from the new series. Dope series by the way. If you have to gut for it. 😉
Raz – it’s me …mate…
no other Cannibal around, believe me ;)…
if it wasn’t me, how would I know that u r Dutch and that we discussed the Stekelenburg vs Van Der Sar topic 😉 ?
Cheers,
HL
Probably. I’m Dutch, and I probably talked about both sometime. Sighs, Dutch and keepers. We have Vorm, Krul and Stekelenburg. If I had to rank them I’d rank Maarten highest, second Krul and third Vorm. Our bondscoach ranks it the other way around, not even that, the number 4 is his number 2, lol. Cillessen played against Colombia yesterday and Maarten Stekelenburg and Krul on the bench, pathetic.
Ps. Hannibal…
started watching the show yet? It’s a must if you’re a fan. Don’t watch the show with a girlfriend that doesn’t like bloodscenes and horrific murders. This series makes Dexter look like Teletubbies. For real.
Raz – I remember you saying it was pretty creepy ;)…
…
Told my wife to download it, not sure if she has…will have to search the HD to see if it’s here…
On the subject of “scary” – my wife is loving movies/series like that…
A true Lecter, I would say
Seen a lot of psycho crap series. This takes it to another level. You’re living breathing the psychopath. You look through the eyes of one, what it does. It’s a huge mess. All I’m saying, hope you wake up next to your wife after watching an episode. 😉
And again, Dexter is a funny show compared to this one. Can’t think of any series being like this. Maybe American Horror Story, but that’s more in the horror genre.
I know people that like the genre but that would hate this series. So really check out if it’s something for your wife and you. I would question the dinner your wife serves the next day. 😉
On that note. Dinner time. 😉
Ja Ne B’s
Ah NIN, what a numpty I am!! Glad they went well, hopefully followed by some good news !
Cheers Cookster,appreciate it.
Good luck nin, can you say who it was with?
It was with Gladstone Brookes Eddy, so don’t answer the phone or front door.
mortice lock engaged…………… cheers for the heads up!
Eddy – Yeah one was for a company called Noonan,they do security and some other stuff too,that’s one for the future though (long story haha)..I actually can’t remember the name of the other from yesterday haha,shocking,it was a warehouse job anyway haha.This morning was with Rail Gourmet….i apply for everything man,desperate times
best of luck then nin, not easy at the moment but stick with it……….. your in Dublin arent you mate, are things picking up down there?
Absolutely.Yeah i’m in Dublin,it seems to be gathering a bit of momentum to be fair,still not great but definitely better than it has been.Cheers Ed
Hope so nin, if you exit the bailout that can only be good
Cheers Eddy
NIN..
Hope you read the job descpription right ?
Potty
Potty – I did indeed,your donations have been successful and NIN can now see again!! Now i need to find another way to fudge your comps!!
Potty how did the competition go?
That one u held for this intl friendly