Fantasy Football Captain Picks Gameweek 1 2017/18
Welcome to Fantasy Football Captain Picks Gameweek 15. With this being the second gameweek in only a few days we are getting our first glimpse into the hectic future that will befall us all over the forthcoming Christmas period. Footie on the telly pretty much every day, holidays from education or work coming up, life will be good, so long as Pep, Conte, Jose and co. don’t screw us over too much with their rotation and mind games that will no doubt start up very soon if it hasn’t already!
In my last Captain Picks article I tipped Aaron Mooy and got some (a lot!!) of ribbing for it and since then the bald Aussie has done sweet F. all!!! This has turned me off picking a differential pick that I like to do because I don’t want to jinx any more bargain players that we, mainly me, have! I have stuck with the ‘big boys’ this week who between them have some tasty fixtures…
5. Kane vs Watford
It is possibly a surprise that Kane is this far back on this list but in all honesty, does Kane ever deliver big points when we all expect him to? Kane has not performed as well as we might have expected against the ‘easy’ teams of late. Maybe this is because the defenders focus on him but if that is true then I would be wary of going with ‘Arry this weekend. It is a London derby, so I expect it to be a tight contest with Watford upping an already impressive game at Spurs, so Kane could be set for a quiet one. This being said, not having Kane in this list could make me look like a right fool! Kane is one of those players you can never just count out but he just likes to annoy us!
4. Salah vs Brighton
Without a doubt this man is the best signing of the summer!! Only player that comes close to him would be Morata, but I still think the Egyptian God pips it. With 12 goals and three assists in the Premier League since he has returned Salah has proven that by going away and playing regularly he has improved immensely. The speedy winger is Liverpool’s main outlet in attacks. With Mane battling injury Salah has taken a workload that many believed before the season was going to be shared. On the counter Liverpool are electric which has led to Salah leading the points across all FPL positions. The main problem I see is Brighton may not push up much against Liverpool so there might not be many counterattacking opportunities for the Reds, but Salah seems to be scoring from everywhere at the moment, so I would consider him.
3. Hazard vs Newcastle
With Chelsea seemingly morphing back into the team they were last season it has coincided with the resurgence of Eden Hazard. This Belgian is looking like the old Hazard that was ruining defences last season and since coming back from injury and getting back fit, Hazard has managed to score three goals and grab three assists. This has aided Chelsea into 3rd place in the table and with the return of former manager Rafa Benitez to Stamford Bridge, Chelsea will be up for this game. Newcastle seems to have hit a bad patch as of late with the Geordie side letting in 11 goals in their last 5 games. These types of defensive frailties could easily lead to Hazard getting great points for anyone who has him and decides to make him their captain! Assuming he plays this time. He will 😉
2. Morata vs Newcastle
Much like Hazard, this man is aiding Chelsea’s return to the team they were last season! After the whole Diego Costa debacle over the summer many were wondering if Michy Batshuayi could fill the boots of Costa and that was answered for us when Chelsea went out and bought Alvaro Morata who has come in and shown Batshit how to score. Morata has scored 8 goals this season and these goals have been vital in a number of Chelsea’s wins. Much like what I have said above, Morata can take advantage of the defensive frailties that seem to be hindering Newcastle right now and with Morata’s attacking ability he can score with a header from a set piece or by shooting from any distance. Many have brought in the Spaniard to replace Romelu Lukaku and this could well pay off this weekend if Morata gets a big return.
1. Any of the City players! Vs West Ham
Literally all the City players seem to be an option for the captaincy as the Citizens are just lethal all over the pitch right now. In my opinion there are three main choices which all offer something different. First of all you have Sterling who is in scorching form with nine goals and four assists this season, and as Thierry Henry says City’s style of play suits him. Secondly, you have Kevin De Bruyne who controls that midfield for City, but this sometimes does not relate in FPL points. The Belgian offers that explosiveness that could pay off if you select him as captain on the right day. The main option for me is Sergio Aguero, who offers that usual consistency up top; now that I’ve said that cue Pep coming in and playing Jesus up top instead. I would still be happy going with the Argentine but just be prepared for Pep if he spins the rotation wheel.
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Thoughts on the team? Smarting after doubling up on Hazard and Morata midweek but some great CFC fixtures coming up so gonna ride it out for least a couple more weeks. 2FTs so toying with:
1) Salah and Rooney in for Jesus and Davis (meaning no City coverage)
2) Sterling and and a 9.1 striker (worry that’s chasing history rather than looking forward and no 9m FW really jumps out)
3) [Bold option] Aguero, Sanchez and 6.5 striker (Rondon for the Pardew bounce?) in for Kane, Jesus and Davis.
Preferences on the options above, or any other ideas?
Hey Lionel, I honestly don’t like any of those ideas. You need City and Liverpool cover though so selling Jesus isn’t really an option. My gut reaction is to drop one of those Chelsea boys to raise funds.
I agree with Matt but I wouldn’t be taking out either Chelsea with their short-term run of fixtures.
How about gritting your teeth, leaving the attack and having faith in Chelsea for one have and tidying up a problem position at the back?
Bruno, Mbemba or Cedric to Moreno maybe?
Who do you guys think Conte will play in defence for the next game? Surely Dave will come back into the start 11? But for who?
I think he’ll come back as well.
Rudiger maybe?
I tot Rudiger played quite well. I’m thinking of getting Alonso but worried he will be rotated. Dave seems to be the safer bet. What to do….
I would go Azpilicueta man.
Because he seems more certain to play?
Not that. Just that I think all round he is better and more consistently in his points.
If I was picking one it would be Alonso
Thanks guys but I need a tie-breaker now lol
Alonso is probably due a rest at some point. It’s rarely a surprise to see him on the scoresheet though. Azpi has the 5 assists but I just can’t see him sustaining that somehow. Azpi hovers up baps more though with 11 to 5.
Get Cahill?
Init, I could do Hunemier to Cahill and have a complete team. You reckon he’s worth the 0.8m over Christensen?
Don’t k ow whether he is but either way the fuller team thing sounds better right now. Last night was only a taste of things to come.
I guess so with the fixtures piling up. Thanks mate!
Somebody stole my ‘n’
Talking abt chels def, isnt chritensen guaranteed starting?
More or less
Not many pressers today.
12:30 Tottenham
13:30 Leicester, Crystal Palace
14:00 Brighton, Swansea
15:30 Burnley
Hey FF 247 Community! Thoughts on this lot. Any and all suggestions are appreciated.
2 FT, 0.2 ITB
Lossel /
Alonso / Ward / Mustafi / Jones /
Hazard (c) / Silva / Mane / Sterling / Gross /
Kane
Should I ship out Jones and if so for who? Or just wait one more week? Next question if you were to go with one striker who would it be?
Sorry my bench;
Elliot / Calvert-Lewin / Ayew / Naughton /
I would keep Jones until you hear updated information tomorrow perhaps.
Kane is the answer I think.
Thanks GP! I was thinking Jones –> Christensen and Silva —> Pogba. But I will wait till the presser.
Hey G. Lack of Salah jumps out to me there. Not sure who you’d feel comfortable sacrificing for him. Any way to turn Haz/Ayew into Salah/Morata?
@ Colriles. Thanks for the reply! I was trying to get Salah in, but I didn’t know who to sacrifice. Looks like it would have to be Hazard or Kane. Which I don’t think I want to ship either one out. Like your idea but I’m 4.7 short of that move.
Ha! Guess that doesn’t help! Short version would be, find a way to keep Kane, bring in Salah and upgrade 2nd fwd. 2FTs this week should help you achieve it over a couple weeks. Looks like Haz, Alonso, Silva would be candidates to make way.
Could do Silva —> Salah and Alonso —> 5.5?
I prob would. Silva > Salah & Alonso > Christensen.
Morning all! WC active and would love everyone’s input. Have a wedding Sat and rehearsal dinner Fri so maybe not the best window for a wc so need all the help I can get in the next 24 hrs!
Not sure why that posted but… not tied to Vardy, 4th and 5th mids, or specific defenders so open to all suggestions. Cheers.
Would Monreal to Mustafi allow you enough for a more assured keeper in place of Elliot?
Yup, Mustafi & Hennesey/Foster works. Would you go with Vardy? Or downgrade Otamendi/Mustafi to upgrade either 3rd fwd or 4th mid? Or Vardy down to cheapie to beef up 3rd mid? Sorry, lotta questions
You have anything in the bank? I go with Mustafi anyway over Monreal not just for the saved money. For a defender to get a bonus point in a 5-0 game where he had no attacking returns is quite incredible. He even got a bonus over Kola who had an assist with his clean sheet.
Bego’s fixtures are only good for the next two games and then…
Cheers Mito. Just 0.1 now, could reach Lossl, Fabianski, Foster, Pope, Ryan & Gomes. Young could easily become RLC but wanted to make a quick buck on him if I could.
What’s your take on Vardy as 3rd striker – stick, upgrade or downgrade?
I stick with Vardy and give him a chance through them fixtures, plus is not like anyone around his price range or cheaper is making it worthwhile.
Think I would consider Dropping Monreal to Mustafi, Young to RLC and Elliot to anything cheaper even if they don’t start and getting Courtois.
Good shout but 0.1 short of Courtouis, RLC and Joel Pereira. Considering Gomes looking at Watford’s run of fixtures.
Maybe Hen and Gomes then? Think they rotate well for a bit, assuming Hen keeps the spot.
Thanks for your insight Mito, appreciate it. Good luck this weekend.
Sorry last one!
Gomes / Hennesey / Tomkins / Young or….
Courtois / Pereira / Holgate / RLC ??
Think Courtois is worth more than any of the guys in the team above, so I take the second set of four.
I have just updated WEEKLY KEY STATS TABLE.
– Salah is No.1
– Kevin De Bruyne is No.1 about Key passes.
– David Silva is No.1 about Assists.
Thank you wazzalam :thumbup:
Hugely appreciated.
Where is the link?
It lives in the Hot Comments bit
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B78pDZtVppsQOEVwbWNqTjhEMXc/view
Damn, I knew I had seen it somewhere. :shake:
Cheers Wazza, you’re a star!