Captains Picks Fantasy Football Gameweek 10 – Fantasy Premier League 2014/15
Hallowe’en is a time when ostensibly sane people wear a Scream mask and carve a stupid face into a large orange cucurbita fruit. The really dedicated step beyond the fantasy and embrace paranormal phenomena, perhaps by ghost hunting or gathering the family around a Ouija board. That being said, I don’t think anyone expected Liverpool to get a clean sheet on Saturday.
Keeping in spirit (gone early there, sorry) with things, this week’s Captain Picks celebrates the spooky season through the medium of word alchemy. Have fun trying to spot all the gory puns, but don’t try it at home. It’s addictive and can be hard to Hallo-ween yourself off.
Speaking of scary looking individuals – a quick word on Diego Costa – clearly if he is fit and plays vs QPR he will be a very popular Captain’s choice this week, maybe even the main one, however, after his recent spell on the sidelines this article looks at the next best options in case Costa is not about this weekend.
Starting (with the commendable intention of building tension) at number 5, let’s crack on and see ‘witch’ 5 captains you should be casting an eye of newt over this week.
5. Sadio Mane (Hull, A)
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[/three_fourth]After only 4 appearances, one of the Premier League’s brightest new stars already has a bewitched St. Mary’s under his spell. With a highly potent midfield partnership brewing with Tadic, and both feeding the ever-improving Pelle to their reciprocal benefit, life is looking good for the South Coast team right now. Recently it’s been looking especially good for Sadio Mane. It’s hard to know what to take from anyone’s role in Saints’ supernatural humiliation of Sunderland but against Stoke he complimented his 2nd goal on the bounce with a 95% pass completion ratio, 14 of which were in the attacking third. 273 minutes of game time is an inadequate sample size, but if the initial steep curve of his improving BPL stock is any evidence that this boy could be the Mane man then he’s very likely tomb make an impact at the KC Stadium this weekend.
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4. Alexis Sanchez (Burnley, H)
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[/three_fourth]Along with Mane and Tadic, Arsenal have arguably the most in-form midfielder right now. The Chilean World Cup star has been haunting defences of late with a series of scintillating performances, most notably against Man City, Spurs, Hull and Sunderland. He hasn’t just been good to watch, he’s racked up the fantasy points too. Saturday’s brace at the Stadium of Light saw the Gunner claim his 5th goal in 7 games. On Saturday alone he had 5 shots and 3 on target. This notoriously hard worker ranked in the top 5 for passes, chances created, take-ons, ball recoveries and even tackles! Wenger brought in Welbeck to add firepower to the team, which he has inadvertently done so, though perhaps by bringing Sanchez to life.
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3. Romelu Lukaku (Swansea, H)
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[/three_fourth]Ask anyone who’s ever captained Lukaku and they’ll likely bemoan, “He scored me 4 points”. The frustrating thing about the Belgian isn’t any lack of talent, but that he shows it when no-one’s looking. The most famous example being on the last day of the 2012/13 season when even those chasing the FPL crown left him racking up a Hawthorns hat-trick on their bench. This season Lukaku’s lived up to his old Trick or Treat routine, but of late has shown signs of consistency with 2 goals in 2 appearances. One would envisage him ghosting into the box and goblin up a few chances against an underwhelming Swansea at Goodison Park this weekend.
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2. Sergio Aguero (Man Utd, H)
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[/three_fourth]Last week he scuppered all but the bravest of us by failing to bury any chances against the Hammers, but to Count on him replicating such a failure too often in the future could be a grave mistake. Much is made of Sergio’s injuries, but he’s completed the full 90 minutes in his last 3 league games. Whether from the bench or from the start, this fella’s ghoul per minute ratio is frightening. Even at home to a defence as generous as Man Utd’s it’s always a slight concern backing a striker in huge games like this. Nevertheless, Sergio has proved in the past to be fixture-proof and with both teams boasting ridiculous attacking riches, in the cauldron of a Manchester derby, it could well be a high-scoring Thriller.
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1. Eden Hazard (QPR, H)
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The finest things in life are often the most easily spoiled. A corked vintage; a scratched Ferrari; a hamstring-prone £32mln Spanish striker. Though Costa may well make the QPR game, captaining him right now is sure to test the nerve of FPL managers. A safer bet therefore may lay with Chelsea’s ever-present midfield wizard. Cesc Fabregas has rightly shared Costa’s headlines so far, with more collaborations than Jay-Z and Busta Rhymes combined. However, those bearing witness to Hazard’s recent performances will pay testimony to his resurgence in form. Despite coming away empty-handed against the Red Devils he was unlucky not to score and was at the core of almost every Chelsea attack. Cesc may still be Fab, but it may soon be time to get ready for some monster point hauls from an enchanted Eden.
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Thanks for reading Captain’s Picks Fantasy Football Gameweek 10. This article was written by Bryan Munich
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Silva subbed off after 8 min due to injury
Crap. Will only increase investment in Hazard now!
Are people replacing Chadli this GW? Everton, Arsenal and City in a row could not be good?
No Barkely/Downing takers here?
B, Chadii has Villa, Stoke + Hull, its Swansea that have the 3 fixtures you mentioned.
Here is the full @banterburyH2H Help For Heroes Cup 3rd Round Draw, Ties to be played Game-week 10 http://t.co/7ediUIsrwW .
Pardew’s got his boys up for it tonight, City players are getting pretty banged up out there. If Silva is out for the weekend I’m wondering how much that affects the Aguero captain option. City haven’t looked great these past few matches tbh, the Macnhester derby may be a tighter match than I originally thought.
Red – Well the United v Chelsea game result is making me think that this weekend’s derby could get very tight and now with Silva possibly getting subbed or rested I don’t know if I will keep the armband on the Argentinian. Alexis and Eden are looking more and more tempting to me.
Hazard captaincy could be a nice option Cody. I’m debating whether to bring him in this week for Eriksen or hold onto my FT and see how things play out with Costa. I can’t decide on whether I want Costa and all the headaches that go along with him, or the other idea is to get Fabregas and Hazard in midfield and hope Aguero and Pelle along with 5 premium mids can carry me forward.
My captain choices at the moment are between Aguero and Pelle I think. But if I bring Hazard in I think I’ll captain him. Lots to think about before the transfer deadline!!
Red – Would you have to take a hit for Hazard? Eriksen is in okay form and is versing Aston Villa this weekend. I would keep the FT and see how things go with Costa. I’m pretty sure he will play. I would cap Agüero over Pellè, but you have to go with your gut.
I’ve got enough ITB to get Hazard in for Erksen with 1 transfer Cody. But as you say, Eriksen’s got Villa this weekend and they’ve been leaking goals like crazy. I think my best move is to sit tight, save my transfer and see what happens with Costa this weekend. You never know, something may happen to him or another player that will make my decision for me!
Red – Yes, exactly! Keeping it can only do you good. Hazard could get a few goals, but Chelsea have many other goalscorers so he might not be the one getting them and Eriksen is Spurs’ set piece taker v a leaky Villa. Good thinking man, good luck to you.
Thanks Cody, good luck to you too! Hope we can dismantle this resurgent Newcastle side this weekend!! YNWA
Red – Thank you man.
yessss, YNWA!!
Heres a thought, does anyone know if any pro footballers come on this site ?
I do. I’m actually Cristiano Ronaldo in disguise.
and I’m Lionel Messi – or dressed up as Lionel Messi for halloween. No I’m not, but that would be hilarious.
Teknos a ladyboy.
Yesterdays news that :hippo:
A ladyboy that has hot and steamy sex with this every night :hippo: :hippo: :hippo: :hippo:
We’ll believe you Teks, although thousands wouldn’t. :shake:
Vincent Kompany does just ask potty :big-lol:
come on Vincent show your face !
Hey up Bench, hows it ‘anging ? Top marks to you and Potster for the live draw last night, pity you couldn’t give me a home draw, never mind.
Cheers Elle , Pottster is defo the star of the show, #Topman #FFlegend
You did manage to avoid me this round though Elle… That can only be a good thing for you ! 😉