Captain’s Picks Fantasy Football Gameweek 6 – Fantasy Premier League 2014/15
We’ve all been there. “If only there were two of me.” Your multiple selves could alternate going to work or if you’re workaholics get a job each and rake in twice the pay. You could step out onto the tennis court and practice both your serve and return in the same exchange. Heck, you could even become the next Proclaimers. With so many benefits, is it any wonder Narcissus fell in love with his own reflection?
Last week two FPL bosses, we’ll call them Joe and Joel to avoid confusion, were locked in a Banterbury H2H battle. Joe was riding a wave of euphoria after bagging Jamie Vardy’s 21 points. He’d surged up the global rankings and life was good. Sipping on a caramel macchiato he then smugly checked his duel with Joel and was jolted back into his chair in a fit of contorted agony, his face burning with searing hot coffee. His nemesis had Vardy too, but the news was much worse than that…
He’d captained him.
So, what’s even better than a high scoring FPL player? One that’s doubled. As Tina said. ‘It takes two baby’.
Of course, that never happened. No-one in their right mind would’ve captained Jamie Vardy, but it’s the moral that’s important. Here are my top 5 in order for GW6.
1) Diego Costa (Aston Villa, h)
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[/three_fourth]Even with Torres, Chelsea still proved to be a dangerous team but so often the Spaniard’s benignity up front shifted the onus onto those behind him to kill teams off. Whereas before the Blues were akin to a daddy long legs unable to administer its venom, with the arrival of Costa this beast now boasts huge pointy fangs, brandishing an Uzi, atop a trundling Sherman; Fabregas dutifully in tow feeding it ammunition at will. That’s not an insect I want to find in my house.
Although a starkly obvious leading contender for the armband this week, no FPL gaffer worth his salt takes even the most tempting decisions without due consideration. So here’s some further ‘persuasion’. Despite his hamstring problems, he’s started every league game this season. Mourinho interestingly revealed that the striker needs a week’s recuperation between matches. So, alarmingly, if Costa starts a midweek Champions League game it’s likely he’ll be benched for the weekend or vice versa. Thankfully thus far, he’s been prioritised for Premier League fixtures.
Villa won’t be labelled the pushovers they’d have otherwise been a month ago, but anyone going to Stamford Bridge will do well to come away with their reputation intact. If the visitors can replicate their Anfield achievements, we may have to start taking their defence a lot more seriously. If they capitulate like they did against Arsenal, however, then hold on tightly to a loved one. After a brief blip at Man City, the safe bet is for Costa’s normal service to resume.
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2) Angel Di Maria (West Ham, h)
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[/three_fourth]Like the Parthenon sculptures, Michelangelo’s Sistine Chapel ceiling and Stanley Kubrick’s “2001”, Di Maria has already shown everyone a timeless brand of football that is as beautiful to marvel at, as it is effective in its execution. FPL managers aren’t so interested in aesthetics, so long as their stats stack up. Well check these bad boys out. *opens coat*
He’s scored 28 FPL points in his 3 games, which despite only joining the party in GW3 puts him in the top 15 overall. In each of the last two games he’s notched up both a goal and an assist. In the game at the Leicester City he took on opponents 7 times, had 3 shots and created 3 good chances.
We all (apart from LvG) know about Man Utd’s defensive deficiencies, but West Ham have yet to keep a clean sheet this season, suggesting that these two teams should provide another Premier League goal-fest. If that proves to be the case, you just know the talented Argentinian will be at the heart of it.
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3) Graziano Pelle (QPR, h)
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[/three_fourth]Now it’s finally dawned on punters that he’s not a 73 year-old Nicky Butt loving Brazilian with erectile dysfunction, Pelle [pel?l?] is starting to win plaudits of his own. At 6″4′ he’s built like an old-fashioned centre forward and useful to have around if you need someone to swipe down the cobwebs in the corners of your room (or even for a daddy long legs that needs ushering out). He’s taken a few games to warm up, but it appears he’s well into his stride.
In Saturday’s narrow victory at the Liberty Stadium, and ably assisted by the similarly improving Tadic, he managed to pepper the goal 6 times. He received the ball 35 times during the game but only shared it with his teammates 13 times. The denouement? He’s clearly a selfish git. Perfect FPL fodder. Hosting Redknapp’s flailing QPR side, who have the worst goal difference in the top flight, one would expect the Saints to encourage Pelle to carry on firing at will.
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4) Sergio Aguero (Hull, a)
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[/three_fourth]This is the part where the reader is fobbed off with ‘there’s nothing about Aguero you don’t already know’. But rather than short-change you with such platitudes, I shall endeavour to sate you with three things you maybe didn’t know. He’s Maradona’s son-in-law; he supports Liverpool; and he relaxes at night by submerging his feet in beef drippings***.
Sergio’s still well below his best, but if he can get through the week without tripping over the cat, or pulling a hamstring doing his laces up, it’s surely just a matter of time before he gets into his groove. A surprising stat is he’s actually played in every league game so far! Pah… nothing wrong with the lad.
Steve Bruce has flipped between formations recently. Whether this is personnel driven or sheer strategic nouse is open to intepretation, but if AFC Hull City Tigers throw caution to the wind at the KC Stadium and play with a conventional back four, this could leave Aguero space to give his FPL suitors a juicy Brucie bonus.
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5) Leonardo Ulloa (Crystal Palace, a)
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[/three_fourth]Learning how to pronounce footballers’ names is becoming an increasingly dangerous minefield. Pelle, James, Rojo and now Ujl… Ulj… Ulljo…. Oh for crying out….
[u??oa] has scored in every game this season, bar their visit to Stamford Bridge in GW2. If you like to play 3-5-2, the chances are you have either Naismith or this guy in your squad. Given the Costa-like scoring spree he’s embarked on, he may even become a first choice striker in some managers’ 3-4-3 teams. After all, he’s now the 2nd highest overall scoring FPL player. For teams who don’t have the Chelsea man (I did see some, I swear) Ulloa is a rather enticing captain alternative. This year’s Michu anyone? Behave!
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RMT people? I still like to type my team out
Please do suggest if any changes are to be made.
De Gea(Myhill)
Wisdom Wilson Alderweireld (Moore Colocinni)
Di Maria Ramsey Fabregas Siggurdson Sterling
Costa(C) Rooney (Zamora)
Costa will score against Aston. If Welbeck can then so can Costa. xD
Tan,
I would look to get De Gea out..United don’t look like keeping clean sheets at the moment.
Saw an article posted on a previous page about Rooney playing a midfield role (although he managed an assist on Sunday so if he plays at the head of the diamond it shouldn’t be too much of an issue-just monitor it).
Other than that it looks set for this game week.
Don’t like those goalies much, little potential for CS there. Wisdom and Colo are also a bit dodgy at the back. Do you have money to spend? Transfers available?
Agree with Pippin..although Wisdom should see a CS this week at least.
Hi Tammayrs looks like your good to go I know you will be benching Zamora but can you raise cash to upgrd to Vardy you only need 0.5m Costa will score
Hey all – Mata has dropped yet again so can’t do Mata > DiMaria. If I pull the trigger now I can do Mata > Fab and Naismith > Ulloa for a -4. Do it or hold on the Ulloa transfer? Plenty of other problems to address but this seems time sensitive due to the prices.
1 FT, 1.0 itb
DDG, Krul
Clyne, Terry, Duff, Chester, Wilson
Ramsey, Mata, Sterling, Siggy, Barton
Roo, Costa, Naismith
Mate I think Fab is a must have this season, with him and Costa leading Chelsea’s title charge. I would also do the Ulloa move since Naismith isn’t nailed on. Next week address other problems. Hope this isn’t crappy advice :biggun:
I would do the same. Shame about ADM but Fab is hardly shabby.
Cheers Veer & Innit. Now I suppose I should wait til Fri after all the midweek matches….
Afternoon all,
Is this a nice team for the upcoming GW? To get it I do Rooney>>Aguero and Baird>>Duff (So I don’t have to play Ferdinand). for a 4 point hit. Not doing any transfers until after the Cup fixtures, but any thoughts?
0FT, £2.5m itb
Anything worth a hit? Thanks
Also, undecided on captain at the moment..
AT your team looks good to go! Just keep an eye on cup matches and an injury might pop up. Other than that. You are all set! 😉
Cheers KungFu,
Will do!
Even though having that much in the bank might feel weird!! 😉
Yeah that’s what I was thinking but I don’t feel like any improvements are worth a hit and all going well this week I will be taking a hit next week anyway to remove Zaha to upgrade with £3.4m as he is a pretty expensive bench warmer!
these are the transfers I am going to do Naismith out Ulloa in and de gea out Forster any better
Transfers I could make
Forster in
Anyone
am, sincerest apologies, didn’t see this somehow. Those look about as sensible moves as you can get for this week. Only slight concern is then having double Southampton going forward. But it’s hardly a headache. I’d do those 2 moves.
Its cool mate, no apology needed and should I make the Baird to duff move next week avoiding a hit this week?
Yeah it’s a good move but not worth a hit. Do that next week.
Ok cheers
Hey Am why don’t you put Nas > Ulloa good move what about getting rid of Baird for Duff
Yh I was going to do all the 3 moves for a -4 point hit, but NIN said leave it for this week make the two moves i mentioned and do the Baird to duff move next week avoiding a hit what do you think?
Hey guys. I thought I’d write a little something about 5 plays that could pay off big over the next coming weeks. Some are a little different to the obvious options that you guys all have on here. And some might help you creep up in your league whilst no one else has them. I’ll post them all through out the night starting at. Number 5.
5. Ozil — Most people on FPL have either Ramsey or Sanchez in there teams. Ramsey for obvious reasons and Sanchez as many where hoping he would take the striker role up top at Arsenal. Now although both have scored a couple of goals there’s one player I think may out do them this season… Ozil. Over the weekend we seen Ozil sit behind Welbeck, a position that we all love here on FF24. Both players hooked up very well and each bagged themselves a goal and an assist. Wenger believes in Ozil and seems very impressed with how him and Welbeck are doing in training. I fairly believe Ozil will carry on playing in that position and he could be a very good choice. Someone that will get you points while not many people own him. And someone that could get you a little advantage over your friends.
keep them coming Ant
Food for thought, Silva may be getting the chop for him next week if he keeps getting yellows! 😉
Good stuff Ant. If it’s going to be hours later then please post the others as replies to this original post so we can find them easily later
4. Baines — Now a well balanced team will only allow us 1 expensive defender. And there are plenty to pick from, but I find it amazing that Leighton Baines is only in 16% of selected squads while Ivanovich is in 25%. Over the past 3 seasons Baines has gathered an incredible 450 points from Left back. Now here’s something that may boggle your mind. Aguero has gathered 488 points. Aguero who some consider the best striker in the premier league with a price tag of 12m has only scored 33 points more than Baines over 3 seasons. Baines is a defender you NEED in your team, forget looking at Everton’s fixtures just get Baines and keep him there. Not many people will have in your mini league so you will gain a big advantage.
Yes Ant I will have him in two wks if cash avil
He’s worth every penny of £7m.
I agree!!! Think he would be a huge differential!! I’m tempted to put him this GW!!
I agree!! He would be a huge differential!! I’m tempted to put him this week!!!
3. hazard — Only 13% of teams have selected one of the best players in the premier league. Hazard has gathered close to 400 points in his first 2 seasons and actually crossed the 200 mark last year. Yet only 13% have picked him this year which is actually unbelievable. Everyone including myself has jumped on the Fabregas wagon, which ime abit gutted about. I think Hazard will out score Fabregas by at-least 30 points this season and when he hits form people are really gonna struggle to get him in. If you can get Hazard in I would really suggest you do.
2. Pelle — Everyone thought Southampton would flop this season after losing some of there best players. But 5 game weeks in and they look a very good side. So far Pelle has scored 3 goals and bagged himself an assist. Last season Pelle scored over 20 goals which is very impressive. With a great midfield at Southampton I can only see good things for this guy. He’s priced at £7.7m so you use him alongside Costa and have a very solid 5 across your midfield. Or you could use him as a cheap 3rd striker. Either way I expect big points from Pelle and with only a 7.5% ownership you could benefit a lot.
Hey Ant where the last one I’m waiting with baited breath
Hi Ant Hazhard a good one I thk he his worth keeping an eye on I thk it will be more difficult for him to pick up points with Costa playing thou the mid when Torres was playing he was swapping positions with him but yes another good call