Fantasy Football Captain Picks Gameweek 7
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The introduction of continental competitions at this stage of the season always adds an extra film of sweat to the brows of FPL managers when choosing their captain. However, as in the case of Sergio Aguero (6 points) and Eden Hazard (3), an absence from starting team duties midweek can serve as a comforting hand on the shoulder, increasing their chances of selection at the weekend and emboldening that armband choice further. So it was somewhat surprising to see Sergio “I’m the fittest I’ve been in years” Aguero hauled off on the hour mark at Cardiff and Hazard turning in, by his own stratospheric standards, a lacklustre display at West Ham.
Mo Salah (8) returned to scoring ways with a scorching piledriver from 6 inches out, and likewise Harry Kane (9) overcame a mini-drought with yet another spot-kick to add to his collection. Hazard was joined by Romelu Lukaku (2) and Sadio Mane (3) as other popular choices to fluff their lines.
Gameweek 7 forges Hazard and Salah in direct opposition with each other, creating a rare dilemma as two juggernaut teams clash in what could be anything between a stalemate and a goalfest. Perhaps this will allow other fringe candidates into the fold. Or you could just pick Aguero.
FF247 prides itself on its reputation for having a friendly, engaging and enthusiastic community. Well, this week’s Captain Picks turns the spotlight on its readers with a selection of queries and comments plucked from the site’s various inboxes and feeds. We’ll hear from Stuart and Mari later, but without any further ado, let’s kick off with a letter from Miles.
HARRY KANE | Huddersfield Town v Tottenham Hotspur
Miles touched on something interesting and no, I don’t mean Barbara. Is Kane suffering from fatigue? Well, one thing that we do know about the prolific Harry Kane of last season is that he liked to shoot. A lot. His average shots per game (5) topped the charts way ahead of nearest rivals Salah (4) and Aguero (3.8). Kane has been lingering at below 3 spg in 2018/19, but managed a season ‘best’ of 5 shots at the Amex last weekend, suggesting perhaps a return to former habits. When he buys a lot of tickets, he tends to win a lot of raffles.
Huddersfield have had a torrid time so far following up last year’s gutsy Premier League debut, suffering from what musicians might call the ‘difficult second album syndrome’. While some rise to the challenge and produce a “Nevermind” or “Modern Life is Rubbish”, others don’t. The West Yorkshire outfit are currently in danger of churning out their “Room on Fire”.
To address Miles’ question about persisting with the Spurs striker. With 3 goals from 6 games even in a campaign where he’s yet to get anywhere near his best, and if he continues to show a willingness to pepper the goal, he is well worth persevering with.
SERGIO AGUERO | Manchester City v Brighton & Hove Albion
Stuart’s carefully crafted insight deserves thoughtful dissection. “Aguero owners. Lolz“, indeed. At the time, the Argentine’s solitary goal compounded by his premature withdrawal left owners fuming at Pep once more. Only after similarly mediocre points returns from other noted captain choices did it turn out that perhaps things could’ve been worse. Though one can’t help but reflect that with another 30 minutes against a tiring Cardiff side, things could’ve been so, so much better. Oh well… Lolz.
That explosive performance against the Terriers in GW2 aside, Aguero has been boringly…. consistent. His last 3 games have generated 6, 7 and 6 points respectively; showing that even his off days are still meritorious. Kun hasn’t contributed more than 6 assists in any of the previous 3 seasons, yet already has 4 in this campaign. Perhaps it’s a sign that he’s adapting his style as a striker now in his 30’s; or perhaps it’s all part of Guardiola’s team evolution. Either way, it’s a welcome addition to the striker’s armoury.
With no win since slaying Manchester United, Brighton’s stuttering start sees them visit the Etihad with every reason to be fearful. The Seagulls are more than capable of digging in and making life awkward for their hosts, but it’s hard to see anything other than the kind of possession domination we’ve become so accustomed to with the Cityzens. Aguero owners will be hoping for a little more than 60 minutes.
ALEXANDRE LACAZETTE | Arsenal v Watford
We almost completely overlooked Mari’s email initially, but thankfully discovered it while clearing out the spam folder. Lacazette is a player that has been trundling along nicely since cementing a place in Unai Emery’s starting XI. With an ownership south of 5%, this is a niche alternative to the usual cast of evergreen options. However interest is growing in the talented Frenchman. Arsenal’s impending fixtures are largely attractive and his partnership with Aubameyang is burgeoning for all to see. His output for the last quartet of games now reads 2 goals and 3 assists thanks to his latest contribution, opening against Everton.
But lest this writer be accused of cherry-picking the facts, let’s turn to FF247’s own comment section for further justification. Lacazette’s role in Sunday’s performance elicited a ringing endorsement from site regular and keen Arsenal fan, Chins.
Visitors Watford may certainly be a tougher proposition than in seasons past but, despite their terrific start, haven’t kept out the opposition since dispatching Brighton in GW1. The Gunners, conversely, haven’t failed to net since the first round of fixtures. 4 wins on the bounce have seen them surge back to the upper reaches of the embryonic table, and will hope to take this momentum into their clash with the Hornets.
Alexandre Lacazette may be this week’s ‘hipster’ choice, but “he’s the type of player that just needs a chance to fall his way”, and may very well get one or two come the weekend.
Thanks for reading Fantasy Football Captain Picks Gameweek 7. This article was written by Bry.
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I am looking to sell Mendy, and I am thinking a Spurs defender?
I am think Trippier is too much of a rotation risk, especially with Barcelona coming up. Is anyone willing to try to convince be otherwise?
If not, would Vertonghen be the safest bet?
And if not Spurs, what other team/player would you advise for the next couple of gameweeks?!
If you want to play safe then Vert is probably your safest bet, if you dont go spurs then consider Wolves as they have looked pretty solid at the back. Doherty would be my choice but Boly picks up Bonus so could also be a decent shout.
Cheers Rosco! My only concern is that I already have Bennett, and double Wolves is quite a risk!
Brighton have a good run of fixtures after the next couple so Duffy worth considering if he’s able to warm your bench in the meantime
Talksport etc are reporting that Jose tore Pogba a new one in front of the squad “you’ll never captain this team again”.
5 Live reported that the rest of the squad started humming You’ll never walk alone to soothe the sobbing Pog.
You serious K?
Excellent read! Thanks for that.
1FT, should I carry it over or stick with Gomez for this week??
Yeah, that’s an easy save!! Bennett or Wan Bissaka over Gomez!! Perhaps WB as you already have Boly!
Nice. Thanks Zep!
You can save. I’d probably bench Gomez
I’d also bench Gomez (last on the bench). Not sure about double Wolves and double Palace at the back, quite restrictive. I’d try to shift out Boly at some point to give you another option.
D Silva is playing tonight which can’t be good news for owners
PEP’s wheel…it can rotate in any direction, you will never know.
Bit like the London Eye, or a Hieronymus Bosch wheel, chuning out its rhythms of time and death.
The fact that David Silva played tonight absolutely staggers me. Of all their players bar Ederson, I thought he’d be the most nailed for the league. But hopefully he will play at the weekend: appearing tonight doesn’t automatically preclude that.
tsk, ‘churning’
Hieronymus Bosch wheel? How many of your readers/fans do you think will connect that with the 7 deadlies mate. Init reckons 40% plus on here have English as 2nd language. Half the time you have me googling ya daft bugger
What chance have the rest…
I think you underestimate people here, SZ.
I suspect the opposite is true.
I’ll just crawl back into the stupids kennel then, lmao
SZ has to be onto something here though, I thought that had something to do with a washing machine…. A Bosch wheel…. Perhaps a wash/dry combo of sorts… But then I figured no one has wheels in their washing machines, do they?
Brilliant Zed, now with the Bosch we have a WWII thread too.
I’ll leave you to take this riff to its natural conclusion, SZ:
I already conceded mon cher
Here is a stab at who is what (Minutes played in brackets)
Death – Ederson (540)
Judgement – Laporte (540)
Heaven – Walker (450 – Close call with Bilva, Walker shades as it was 6 appearances full only benched for a new formation)
Hell – Fernandinho(523)
Pride – Bilva (453 / 29 – Foden who is back up)
Greed – Aguero (446/ 222 – G Jesus )
Wrath – Sterling (423 / Back up shared with Aguero )
Sloth – Mendy (360 / 156 – Delph)
Gluttony – Silva (332 / 210 – Sane)
Envy – Gundogan (352 / 210 – Mahrez)
Extravagance – Stones (286 / Kompany & Otamendi – 180)
As ever, with Pep, who knows, but looking at the line up vs Oxford, the city line up for Brighton would be
Ederson
Walker Laporte Otamendi Delph
B Silva Gundogan Fernandinho
Sterling Aguero Sane
Eresh evening buddy. I haven’t made moves yet but Dilva playing isnt great!
also ucl next week neilos. take a risk or transfer id say.
Time to drop I’d say! Just seen your post on the other page
hmm possibly. gd luck on a replacement.. it does make ur richarlison/maddison move easy.
I got two freebies. Don’t like taking hits but could do something like this. Pereyra, Dilva and Mendy out
not bad. u nt thinking dilva to a different city mid or spurs cver?
Ok had another Idea earlier today about Eriksen but got warned off by a mate at work. Moura more advanced and seems like he’s playing deeper possibly. Plus Trippier is taking free kicks too. Son could me a good one but rotation risk. I want nailed down players. I mean I could another option like this
not bad that neilos. wrks well.pereyra might be in fr another blank against arsenal
If I did this I can downgrade Pereyra next week to Fraser.
gd plan neilos..sounds great. id still see tmrws spurs lineup so u can have an idea who may start on saturday. they play huddersfield so there could be goals galore.
Cheers Eresh. Patience lol. Tempted to pull the trigger.
whatever feels good for u mate. u played fpl more than me so u know best
plus there is no harm taking risks here or there.
Thoughts on Kane smashing the next few games?
its possible neilos. good set of fixtures but i heard from ppl here that he hasnt been that sharp. that of course could turnaround with these easy games.
F&#king pep. And I still have mendy. This has thrown a spanner in the works
fudge..you might need to check ur squad neilos
Double defensive Palace looks viable!
Good read bry. Here’s I am set up for now with a nice 1.6m itb. Yet I don’t think I need a swap. Might to kun to Kane soon. Game time will decide that
Is vardy worth a capo call? Newcastle have let in 8 goals in 6 games. 6 goals in 3 home games too
Team looks nicely set up for this week.
However like you I have Neves and am thinking of moving him on for Richarlison (or maybe Maddison).
Part of me thinks play him and hope for an assist or one of his rare goals but another part fancies the more attacking Richarlison.
Richarlison is a very good call. Have the funds for that move. Having vardy I might go that way
I don’t think (and am being serious) that Neves has had the ball in the opponents’ penalty box. Plenty of shots at goal, but all from a fair distance.