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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This article was written by Matt.
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Gameweek Tracker GW15-22
What are everyone’s thoughts on Zeegelaar?
@Snookie, haven’t got a chance to watch him play so hard to assess. I will say that a 3 back with wingbacks is ideal for any of us when buying a defender. There is a reason he had them high point totals. I have seen some concerns about his minutes going forward, but at 4.4 as a wingback he could be worth the gamble.
I’m bringing him in tomorrow for Vertonghen (assuming all is well with everyone else).
Liked the look of him versus West Ham and with two assists against Newcastle, I can’t see me changing my mind much.
Hey GP. Would you bring him in for Alonso. That would free up so much funds for me. Or bad idea?
G-Man
I don’t know. It depends what else the money could be spent on really.
Like for like, and with Chelsea’s fixtures, it doesn’t sound much of swap to be honest.
Fair enough GP! Thanks again for your input.
I had the chance to watch him first hand as he destroyed Yedlin just yards in front of me. First thing I thought was “ righto I’m bringing him into my midfield in 2 weeks’ get home, find out he’s a defender ( he plays so high) and he’s £4.4m… he’ll be in my team next GW … maybe even this one.
Evening all!
I seek your council!
2 FT £0 ITB
My original plan was to turn Jesus into a cheap striker and upgrade Stephens to a player up to £9.9m, not sure if that’s the best option. These are my thoughts;
1. Jesus + Stephens – Niasse + Mane/Ramsey/Grob/Pog/Sane ( bank the rest)
2. Jesus + Jones + Stephens – Niasse + Zeegelaar + Hazard ( exact money)
3. Fabinanski + Jones to Pope + Daniels
4. Just jones – whoever
5. Something else!
Ideally I’d not take a hit!
Team would help!
Rosco
With Sam in now as well as his ban, I think Niasse is too much of a risk even if it is a makeweight.
I think we need to wait for news on Jonesie first.
Jesus has West Ham this week. Is now the time?
Hey Rosco. Agree with GP, I’d actually hold fire on both Jesus and Jones (ha ha Jesus Jones, remember them? No? Just me…). But I get your hope to upgrade 4th mid. Maybe look at Vardy? Then Stephens > Grob/Shaqiri/Chupo?
Jesus could easily have had a couple of goals. Think he starts next game and it’s West Ham so think he could score big. Yeah I’m not sure myself on him long term but will leave him this week
Hello all, yes agree with all your comments hence my uncertainty! Have two so will just hold for pressers and then decide what to do!
Okay had 2 FT burning a hole in my pocket. Did Alonso —> Christensen and Silva —> Salah. Letting go of Alonso worries me but it made room for Salah. GTG for this GW? Who would you put the armband on? Would you play Naughton (lei) over Ward (stk)?
Lossel /
Christensen / Ward / Mustafi / Jones /
Hazard (c) / Salah / Mane / Sterling / Gross /
Kane
(Elliot / Calvert-Lewin / Ayew / Naughton)
Have the armband on Hazard for now but considering putting it on Salah?
Well I guess it will have to be! Haha
Captain choice is a very personal thing G but you certainly have some excellent contenders in there!
Haha I guess so right. Thanks Rosco! Will consider the armband after the pressers. Hazard let me down last GW.
Hi Guys, I have still not played my wildcard and I am looking for advice on changes I could make to current team.
Team looks good Dazza.
thank you
Seen some chatter around Vardy (Matt saying in conversation 7 above, Colriles recommending as a make-weight for Jesus just above). I was planning to mention when I finally got on today that Vardy has sneakily crept up to 7 goals on the season. With his next 4 being Burnley (h), Newcastle (a), Soton (a), and Palace(h) I could easily see him adding to that tally. I’ve been happy with a goal, an assist, and 2 bonus in his last 2.
I had Vardy but sold him last GW to bring in Morata. That went very well.
I’m trying to decide if I should try get him in or go with Mahrez but you are right Vardy is flying under the radar as a good striker option.
Hi all. Got 2ft and £0.7m itb. Want Hazard, but how!? Love my attack, and Salah ain’t going anywhere. An option could be Sane and Morata in for Silva and Jesus (-4 would have to be made somewhere though) , but not sure I want to drop Jesus. Doucoure could go, but not sure who for.
Maybe just Sane? Fit?
Another option would be Silva to Hazard and DCL for Vardy.
Thoughts? Thanks in advance.
AT, is Walker really worth 6.6? Walker -> Christensen gives you a better defense and some cash to play with!
Sane may not even be fit for the weekend though, so wait for pressers! If he isn’t then I’d get Sterling. Honestly, I think I’d just get sterling for the long term either way.
Cheers Pancho. Just like having defenders with attacking potential, and they are playing WH this week!
Not think Sane is better than Sterling long term? Will of course wait on pressers anyway
Don’t think there is much between Sane and Sterling. Yeah Sterling has the recent points. I think it might just be the case of sticking with one rather than sideways swapping them. It’s not like either is doing what Salah is anyway
AT, I agree on attacking defenders but you’re trying to raise some cash to upgrade elsewhere. With Christense you get a pretty equal points potential for much cheaper, which could potentially save Pogba in your team and allow you to lose GroB instead. Even Moreno has gotten better returns than Walker lately for even less. Just throwing some penny pinching options out there. Haz is gonna be tough to fit in and it’s just a matter of which player you’re willing to drop in order to get him. My choice would be try to keep Pogba and get rid of Walker. Just what my thought process would be. GL with the debenture
I might struggle to keep Pogba – I don’t even have him! Hahah