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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I know this wont mean much since its coming from me, but this is a great article. I would be going with rooney, although i can change my mind at any time
I’m sure Flingy has a smile on his face right now, aguerooooo !!
I’m still holding RVP so I’ll probably choose him for this GW…. unless I decide to WC this week but I would prefer to do it later, even knowing my defense and midfield are a completely mess!
Wow thats a good captain choice
I hope so… pricey it is for sure!
Rvp could do great this game week. Assuming not injured…
I’m going for Bony guys.
If this falls flat, you have the right to laugh.
Haha.
My cpt choice out the lot would be suarez. Having not owned him due to silvas injury!!!! Im gonna have to go aguero, bit risky though as its a long way to travel back from argentinaria
So when are you guys making your transfers?
(Or did you already?!)
Waiting till internationals are over and players reported back to their clubs injury free
Yeah. Sensible.
Got a plan?
At this point have 4 flagged in current squad so hope that some them be removed, Need to stay ahead of you in the Championship James !
I knew I recognised your name!
Ha. As long as we get top 3 or 4 mate.
Prem next year!
How’s your season going, good I guess?
Had a bad start missed out on the Ramsey train at the start and playing catch up now
I made mine before the international break J1! I showed Lukaku the door and threw a party for Remy as me budget forward.
Lukaku is heading out of my team too.
For roon though I think.
I think lukaku has looked a bit tired of late but he did get a little knock. I really rate him though. guaranteed a game every week.
Lukaku hasn’t looked good since the Manchester City game, he had a brief spurt against Aston Villa where he looked to seem a bit more interested but any other time he’s not looked good at all. Possibly because Everton are struggling with attacking as a team on a whole, who knows.
I probably won’t until Thursday or Friday. Planning on bringing in Morrison for Barkley, although he is on 4 yellows.
And I’m dropping Barkley too!
Not certain who for yet though.
Martinez has talked up Barkley of late so I would hold but I know that he hasn’t been bringing the points in recently
Not only that, but he hasn’t been starting either. I already have Brady who’s been doubtful for the past month, so that’s why I’m thinking of getting rid of him as I don’t want 2 mids who aren’t playing. At least Morrison is starting consistently now. And if he does pick up that 5th yellow, then hopefully Brady will be back by then. I’ll give it some more thought too.
It’s only 1 match suspension for 5 yellows? and I suppose if you look at it that way Ravel is getting more game time than Barkley lately
Jimmy.
Buy Kasami and you will gain some cash.
Keep this quiet though.
Potty
Cheers Potty!!
Good choice Potty
I don’t have a lot of options if I switch lukaku to Rooney.
Killer front 7 though…
At least I have 2 FTs. So a -4 is the worst it’ll be.
i heard that Potty!
Ma first post on this great new site!!! Unfortunately I come with dilemmas:
Jaas (Boruc)
Ivanovic Johnson Chico Vlaar (Wilson)
Hazard Carzola Brady (Barkley Whittingham)
Suarez Rooney Lukaku
So guys what shud my moves be:
1) Remove Barkley
2) Remove Lukaku
3) Remove Whittingham
I have nothing in the Bank so pliz tell me what would be the suitble replacements for them..
My advice boyzie is do ….. nothing hold your free transfer till next weekend
Welcome boyzie, boy,
Your team looks really good! Do you have a free transfer available? (or two!)
Since you’re playing 4-3-3 (right on by the way! I recently switched), you can hold off on replacing one of Barkley or Whittingham. Lukaku could be a problem for you, but a lot of people have different opinions on him, that’s entirely up to you.
Think about how you’d like your midfield to look first, as with playing three, you have good choice between Brady, Barkley, and Whittingham for your third option. There’s also not much choice around that price range to differ from these, with Ravel Morrison being the only one I can think of, off the top of my head.
If you were to decide Lukaku isn’t tickling your fancy you can look at numerous replacements at that price range. Remy, Lambert, Rodriguez, and Defoe could all be options you look at.
Thanks Flingy lad, I got no transfers so I wikk definitely be staying put this week.. I’ll check lukaku’s perfirma b4 making a decision nxt week..
Thanks agen
I agree, do NOTHING. If you really have to, drop either barkley or whitt for kasami. People may laugh but kasami is my 3rd sub. Cheap at 4.5 and plays regularly, plus he can score as he plays high up the pitch. this would free up a bit of cash for future maybe
Will definitetly consider that one mate.. thanks
BTW Is there not a specific RMT page? I know Im being picky but it could get quite confusing with RMT dotted all over