Captains Picks Fantasy Football Gameweek 25 – Fantasy Premier League 2014/15
Gameweek 24 was a mixed bag for captaincy candidates. Walcott returned a one point cameo from the bench; Silva left empty-handed; while teammate Aguero contributed a paltry 5 points. Eden Hazard continued his march up the scoring charts with a handsome 10 points. Once more, however, the limelight was stolen by Harry Kane who, for those ‘punks’ who were ‘feeling lucky’ accrued double digits for the second consecutive game.
This week throws up a few, how to put this, potentially less balanced fixtures. But then, that was said about Man City vs Hull City, so who really knows what will happen? With Man Utd and Arsenal having irresistible home fixtures, can Fantasy Football managers afford to overlook them? Take a look at this week’s top 5 and decide for yourself.
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[/three_fourth]5. Sergio Aguero (away vs Stoke)
Well, that wasn’t in the script. Against a well organised Hull outfit, the Argentinian failed to light up the Etihad as expected. While his meager assist was scant consolation for the thousands that captained Aguero, shocks like this are, after all, why we love football. 4 games without a goal in 2015 makes worrying reading for more than a quarter of FPL managers, but this is no Benteke-esque drought. Far from being bereft of near-misses, or starved of decent chances, Sergio has still looked capable of scoring. The Britannia won’t be an easy place to resume ‘normal’ service, but world class players don’t stay stifled for long.
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[/three_fourth]4. Jermaine Defoe (home vs QPR)
Homesickness allegedly drove Defoe to depart Toronto FC and head for Sunderland, a mere… 275 miles north of his hometown in East London. No matter the reason, Poyet has potentially saved the Mackems from relegation peril by hiring this prolific marksman. Adding to the over-saturated market of quality budget strikers, Defoe joins the likes of Kane and Austin as £6m sharp-shooters. 2 goals and an assist in his first 3 games back in England suggest there’s more to come against a hapless QPR side who know all about homesickness. Having notched 5, 6 and 7 points respectively so far, you may as well add Jermaine’s 8 points on right now.
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[/three_fourth]3. Harry Kane (away vs Liverpool)
A trip to Anfield against a galvanised Liverpool defence isn’t an ideal fixture for a captain. But on current form how can a top 5 not include Spurs’ super Harry Kane? 10 goals in 9 games. 2 goals against Chelsea. 2 goals against Arsenal. Clearly this season’s FPL phenomenon, Kane is already approaching coveted ‘fixture-proof’ status. Far from being a mere penalty-area predator, the striker is showing genuine talent in every aspect of his play. Roy Hodgson won’t be able to resist giving the 21 year-old his first England cap. I dare say many out there won’t be able to resist captaining him.
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[/three_fourth]2. Robin van Persie (home vs Burnley)
Let’s face it. Robin van Persie has become unfashionable. There are, naturally, a number of contributory factors. His unconvincing displays under Moyes; his perceived lack of motivation; the increased competition for places; his greying hair. Premier League observers have been left asking what’s happened to the flying Dutchman that scored when he wanted? Surprising as though it may seem, RvP has RSVP’d this SOS. While the forwards ahead of him in the FPL charts have been rightly getting the plaudits, our mate from Rotterdam has sneaked into the top 6. His last 11 starts have tallied 6 goals and 2 assists. Over the season as a while, 56 of his 93 points have come at Old Trafford. Up next is a Burnley team whose only away clean sheet came at Palace in September. Sometimes being unfashionable is the coolest thing to do.
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[/three_fourth]1. Olivier Giroud (home vs Leicester)
Cazorla, Sanchez, Walcott, Ramsey, Ozil, Welbeck. What Wenger doesn’t lack is depth in attacking options. Of course this is wonderful for him, but a nightmare for us. Figuring out who will be next in line for their turn at the buffet is nigh on impossible. However, while the musical chairs midfield continues to revolve behind him, Olivier Giroud is Arsene’s go-to guy up front when the music stops; plate in hand, shovelling food onto his plate oblivious to the chaos. The Frenchman’s problem this season hasn’t been productivity, it’s been availability. When he’s not undergoing physiotherapy, he’s serving silly suspensions. This is all too evident in his stats. Only 779 minutes played, yet an impressive 7 goals and 2 assists. 6.5 points per 90 minutes is a remarkable return given his sporadic appearances. Leicester’s 9 defeats on the road is eclipsed only by QPR. Whichever lineup Wenger opts for, you can be sure Giroud will be at the spearhead stuffing his face.
Thanks for reading Captain’s Picks Fantasy Football Gameweek 25. This article was written by Bryan Munich
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Should i bring in Bellerin (v LEI) or Van Aanholt (v QPR)?
wait til the teams are announced tomorrow as both teams play on Tuesday so you can see who starts.
they both have 2 decent fixtures up next but I’d lean more towards Bellerin because he plays in a better team. Both could do well if the both play the next 2.
wait til the teams are announced tomorrow as both teams play on Tuesday so you can see who starts.
they both have 2 decent fixtures up next but I’d lean more towards Bellerin because he plays in a better team. Both could do well if the both play the next 2.
I’m having problems with the reply button today, that’s twice now…. doh!
Well, good afternoon all – what’s cooking?
Just some cereal as a mid afternoon snack cookie and yourself?
just finished a seafood risotto Migs – lovely it was.
Beats my cereal Cookie- good stuff
Hi Cookie, not much going on here at CMAR Central. Just saving a FT and the usual selection headache – for 5 GWs in a row one of my benched players has scored a goal. I’m thinking I’ll bench Silva this week to make room for Mane. Or I could instead bench Aguero or ADM to make some kind of point 😉
ouch that hurts GKW, sign of a good squad though mate.
Afternoon Cookie. How are you fixed this week mate?
Hey NIN, how you hanging. Think I’m ok. ADM to Alexis if Alexis starts. You?
So-so, if i’m honest. Family problems that have been running for near 6 years are beginning to come to a head so that’s pretty stressful, to say the least. On the brighter side of things, i started a short course this morning that i thought may prove to be a waste of time but first impressions are good so hopefully i can get myself back up and running after it’s finished.
Yeah i’m planning the same transfer mate. Hopefully Alexis is fit but if he’s not then i’ll probably get Walcott, or maybe Ozil if neither Alexis/Walcott start.
Sorry to hear that about the family stuff mate – drop me a mail if you want, I’m the expert in family problems. Having them I mean, not solving them! Hope all works out ok mate.
Course sounds positive news though!
No it was addressed to Cookie. Hope thinks work out for everybody in the end. Good luck NiN.
Ozil is on form NIN, maybe worth a punt
No = know
Oi, how do I do that? It sounds like? And I type it? ZOMG. I know it’s wrong but this happens to me often. It’s so weird.
Afternoon Raz, all good?
Thanks lads. Very much appreciated. I wish there was something someone could do to help but it’s a seriously complicated, messy affair so it just needs to be dealt with ASAP as 6 years is just ridiculous.
Yeah the course should be good, Cookie. It seems all the effort i have been putting in to get a steady, good job has been a waste of time as the whole recruitment procedure is a lot different these days to how i remember it. I hate the fact that i have to do it but if it shows up where i’m going wrong then it’ll all be worth it. Two weeks out of my life is nothing :thumbup:
It’s a tough world out there right now mate – I’m trying to rebuild my stuff and getting continual “no’s” from clients is pretty demoralising. Even tried some Dutchies and mentioned Raz is my mate – not even that worked!
Fingers crossed for you mate.
Better Cookie. Last week I could drove for the first time since November. Dizziness/illness not as bad and in all honesty even if it was I’d probably start picking up stuff again. Need to get my act together. Sometimes you have to learn to live with certain shite. Just need to be extra cautious at times, that’s all. Now I think about it’s still pretty fucked up, hahaha. Aaah well. I try to tell myself it’s not and that’s semi-working. 😉
On a positive note I am trying to pick up study/work/friends/hobby’s again. I let everything slip away and as I was ill I really wasn’t all that motivated to do stuff with other people. I was really depressed and felt I couldn’t do anything anymore. Now turning shit around again and need to stop feeling sorry for myself. Man up, bitch. Things will come good. 😉
Only positive thing about the past few months has been my FPL ranking, haha. Overall Rank 1,757!
Should be ”could drive” or ”drove” without the could. I could write could as good, the way things are going. My brain is shuffling words. Beyond my comprehension and I got a psych degree. 😉
It sure is mate, it sure is. Thanks for the well wishes and same to you. Hopefully you can soon get to where you want to be mate :thumbup:
Raz – Great to hear you are getting better, or at least getting back on track with the things you want to do. Great news. Keep up the good work mate :thumbup:
That’s a bloody great rank. Top effort this season!
Good news Raz, one step at a time mate. Nice to hear some positive news though bud, all you need to do now is stop arguing with the mrs!!!
Tnx NiN and Cookster. Spring coming soon, which always helps. I’m guessing the weather in the UK is just as depressing as it is in the Netherlands. >.<
The sun on our skin will definitely give us another boost.
warm and sunny here……
The weather is always bad in Ireland. Last year, i had a power nap and missed summer 😉
RMT!
2FT And 0.8 in the bank.
Any advice/suggestions on the possible transfers for my team?
Hi KP. Di Maria -> Arsenal mid is what i would do here. I’ll be doing the same myself.
KP, how about Jones to Bellerin to raise cash (and earn more points too, then maybe upgrade Puncheon or JWP to Mane? Generally fairly sound, though.
Hello Everyone!
Please RMT
Your comments would be grateful (^_^)
Jonathan – I would wait for the Arsenal lineup tomorrow to see if Alexis is good for a start. If so, i would get him in for Sterling and probably replace Dummett with van Aanholt.
Thank you NIN!
That’s a good idea.
I like it, Jonathan. Skretel to Ivanovic would be my move.
Thank you gkw!
That’s a good idea too!
Help guys
1 FT and 5.5mn in the bank
Forster Krul
Terry Van aanholt Wisdom Wasilewski BERTRAND
Hazard Cazorla DOWNING CHADLI Boyd
Giroud Aguero Kane
what qould seem the most obvious transfer. Not very much keen to take a hit.
Bertrand to someone??
Arsenal or Villa defender?? Any other??
this transfer is a must. No matter whateva be d line ups. Help guys
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Chadli/Downing -> Sanchez or another Arsenal mid. Defence should be okay for this GW.