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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Ok folks, glad to see the site is up again!
I’ve finally decided to keep the WC until I don’t know when, so, this is my scratch team for GW12:
Krul (Migs)
Vlaar, Ivan, Evra (Clyne, O’Shea)
Ramsey, Paulinho, Ravel, Arnautovic (Amalfitano)
RVP (c), Suarez (vc), Lukaku
1 FT / 0.4 ITB
I know my defence and specially my midfield are a real mess and will need major improvements… I already took a hit last gw to bring Suarez, which was a good move but this gw I feel a bit lost… Shall I take another hit (which one?), keep the ft???
It’s my plan to bring Aguero and Stevie G to the team but without the WC that’s almost impossible, unless I let go RVP, which maybe I will but not this gw as I’ll be captaining him.
What are your suggestions? Any help will be much appreciated, please RMT.
Cheers
I’d start looking to free up funds. Ivan -> Chico or similar seems a good start. Avoid hits though so just do 1 step at a time. On the other hand I quite fancy him to start scoring this week so perhaps just save a ft and make 2 changes next week.
Cheers Saosin, yes I agree with you but I’m looking for a CS from Ivan this week and even in the next ones where Chelsea has quite good fixtures…
Morning guys,
so i’m thinking to change my defense around, i have 1ft and 0.5
currently have:
boruc (given)
clyde chico coleman (ward brayford)
looking at a few options
boruc > krul
play given if guzman doesn’t recover (doesn’t look likely tho)
baker > brayford and (rest clyde or coleman)
rosenoir + baker > ward + brayford (rest clyde + coleman)
any thoughts / suggestions?
1 or 3 look like your best bet. I’d go for 3 and rest Clyde (or is it Clyne? If so defo rest him as double def is never a good idea)
yeah so sorry it was Clyne. I’m not optimistic of Southamptons next 2 being CS
Hi all, thought I better make the jump from FFC
Questions for this weekend: I have Silva who I need to replace, money isn’t really an issue but I’m leaning towards Ramsey for some arsenal coverage, team is below:
Mignolet – Bourc
Ivanovic – Coleman – Koscielny – Chico – Chambers
Oscar – Silva – Townsend – Brady – Barkley
Suarez – Benteke – Lukaku
I could gamble on Walcott but I’m not sure he’ll start, even if fit and I’ve already been burned by bringing in players returning from injury before they hit form (Brady, Benteke).
The other option is Hazard but I have Oscar, or Nasri but he’s a bit short term.
Ramsey just seems like the sensible option leaving me funds to swap Barkley/Townsend back to Silva once fit.
You could that (Silva>>Ramsey) but still, you’ll be left with 3 other midfield players who might not start (Brady, Barkley and Townsend)… How many FT do you have?
1 FT. I’m happy enough with Brady and Townsend getting 60 mins and doing something, Barkley is my only real concern but I’ll probably just bench him.
Is Brady already fit and ready to do 60 mins? If that’s the case I’d also do that, just bench Barkley and go Silva to Ramsey.
Yeah.
https://twitter.com/physioroom/status/403539343194984448
This is what I read: ”With influential winger Robbie Brady also expected to be welcomed back into the starting line-up to face Palace after his hernia troubles, and defender James Chester expected back in full training in the coming days, City’s injury woes are beginning to clear ahead of a hectic finale to 2013.”
Also, goalie McGregor is expected to make his comeback.
Per Cookie
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Ok, shipped in Gerrard for Silva. This will be my team I think. Only worry is if I should play Brady over Ravel:
McGregor
Vlaar – Terry – Fonte
Oscar – Gerrard – Brady – Ramsey
Kun – Suarez – Lukaku
Bench: Guzan – Ravel – Clyne – Turner (Car)
2m in bank.
Aaah yes, Suarez cap and Kun Vice.
Might take a hit and bring in a defender. Though, he must keep a CS to pay me back, and they hardly ever do that.
true about the def repaying yet.
I have a similar team, atm i’m starting brady over ravel and going to dispell the tott defense hoodoo and capt Kun over Luis.
Kun is at home and still in good form with 2 goals in argentina’s win. Luis is making a long trip back and starts early Sat away in a derby.
Photek, read comment number 119. :thumbup:
Start Brady over ravel
West ham might not even score against Chelsea
Who most likely to keep clean sheet this game week
T.KRUL
W.SZCZENY
?
I’d say Krul since Arsenal really have trouble keeping cleansheets. Southampton hard opponent. However, can’t really guess this season. After the first 10 games I would’ve never guessed Norwich would beat the Hammers with 3 goals to 1. Never.