Fantasy Football FF247 Team Gameweek 24
So after playing our wildcard we were hoping for a bit of a climb up the overall. Luckily enough we managed a solid score of 80 points, which was easily higher than the average of 46. This allowed us to climb 547 spots landing us in 1236th place and hopefully putting us in a position to jump back into the top 1k. Three of our players made the dream team for the game-week and although our wildcard was not a smashing success, it was definitely still a positive for our team. Besides there wasn’t too many wise semi flightless birds (Init) that thought to bring in Jon Walters before his 19 points with their wildcard. Even though we didn’t count on the Stoke grey haired somewhat Irish-ish Englishman, mid-ish/forward to score a scruffy hat-trick, we still did have some good contributors that we will go over now.
In goal we had the Colombian David Ospina. As we all know around these parts, Colombians are very, very trustworthy. Ospina has now kept a clean sheet in his 3 appearances for Arsenal and is off to a flying start with the FF247 team as one of our new signings. Despite him not being Miss Universe cute his returns are still prettier than what we were getting back from the English ‘Hart’throb. In defence we had the exemplary human being known as John Terry. Who might have missed out on a clean sheet this past GW, but we expect that our faith in him (strictly as a player) will be repaid in FPL points over the coming weeks. Another one who failed to deliver was Mr. Facial expression himself Phil Jones. Nevertheless we are sure that with United’s fixtures that he is more than capable of keeping a clean sheet, well for 80 minutes or so until he loses his marker and a guy who hasn’t scored in 3 years manages a goal. In the ridiculous tradition of having our fodder bench player outdo our higher priced defenders. PVA as he is known by the FPL community grabbed us a wonderful 12 points. Aanholt could be the new Hutton!
Moving along to our midfield we find one of our new signings Mighty Mouse, Santi Cazorla. What a signing he was for us! With 17 points he certainly did his part and much more. One of the few players from the pre-WC team that was able to retain his spot on our squad was Hazard. With good reason that, as he managed 8 points in a week where he was given all 3 bonus points despite only registering an assist in the game. Our two other new acquisitions were both handed a debut start and were unable to score more than 2 points. Hopefully Adam Johnson and Jason Puncheon can earn their keep next week if they are allowed a second opportunity to prove their worth.
As we analyze our front line, we notice that a certain RVP was able to collect 7 points for us and when doubled for being our captain we are handed a elementary math question to answer. Guessing that 14 is that total, it is a nice number to add to our 13 point contribution from Harry Kane. Kane who came in off the bench for the injured Sanchez for us, was a proper demonstration of highly skilled luck from us. Our third spot was taken by boy toy Graziano Pelle who looked as good as ever, except for the part where he actually got us any points.
Having recapped how our squad performed last GW, let us now move along to our transfer decision and line up for the upcoming week.
Transfer for GW22
As stated last week, the plan all along was to have RVP keep the place warm for Sergio “Kun” Aguero for a week. Now that the Argentinian has cleared Chelsea, we feel that the time to buy is now. We thank the former Arsenal man for his service and applaud him for putting away that goal in an offside position vs Leicester. We will continue to monitor the situation with Alexis Sanchez, but the hope is that he is ready for the North London Derby. In case of emergency, we will have the Chelsea physio check him, who surely will have him UP and ready.
So to confirm our transfer we have –
Sold Robin van Persie and Bought Sergio Aguero
Our team in full…
This week we revert back to the 3-4-3 and this time by choice. We had a discussion over the keepers and feel that Pulis will have found a bigger bus to park after surrendering 3 goals last week and have decided to go for Foster. Perhaps a bit difficult considering Ospina’s form, but we feel that Spurs and Arsenal are two sides that traditionally like an up and down game. Terry of course gets the start with Clyne as the no brainers in our back 3. PVA gets the nod over Jones also based on what seems the easier fixture on paper. In the midfield we drop AJ to the bench as first sub and if Alexis is unable to play he will come in and hopefully get us another 13 points like Kane did the previous GW. Up top we run our 3 strikers out there led by our new acquisition Sergio Aguero.
Captain
Our captain this week is Aguero
Could it really be anyone else this week? I guess in theory it could, but we are not about to turn away from Kun with his fixture. Don’t think we actually went through the process of debating the decision, we all just kinda knew he would carry the armband.
Our vice-captain is Eden Hazard
The team in text format is –
Foster
van Aanholt, Clyne, Terry
Sanchez, Puncheon, Hazard, Cazorla
Aguero, Pelle, Kane
Bench: Ospina. Johnson, Jones, Baird.
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Morning all..your thoughts please..think I’m ready
My squad
dc
If City go off against Hull and Silva is the man of the day then you’ll be on to a winner. Could be a great day for you as most will be with Aguero and captaining him.
Rest looking good too. Good luck.
Thanks mate
This is my WC team. Still a bit to do I reckon. I’m not too fond on double southampton defence so any suggestions would be appreciated. Also not too keen on owning Hutton and Boyd. Any cheapies out there worth a shot?
Fish – what about Naughton and Lucas.
Swansea are tight at the back and Lucas is just cheap but why spend money on a non playing bench fodder.
FIsh
I think that is a very decent WC mate to be honest.
I would consider Bellerin in for Hutton if you are unsure on him. Boyd is perfect for what you need for him – a very reliable first sub.
I wouldn’t change anything else to be honest and double Southampton may be a great idea on days like today (QPR). There next two matches after today are at home as well I believe.
My whole WC team is set – just one thing. I’m looking for a one week unique/risky option (they’ll be upgraded to Sanchez next GW) in my mids and I already have Hazard, Silva and Cazorla there. Who should I get? I’m thinking 1 of Oscar, Sterling or Wallcott?
Nosaj
Despite it being a derby match, I’d go for Sterling.
Oscar has a good fixture on paper but Chelsea traditionally struggle at Villa, Walcott is still getting up and running after injury so I’d go for Sterling my thinking that he again will be deployed as the focal point of the attack (with Sturridge on the bench again) and he is looking like getting back tohis former best.
If you want to go another way, then maybe Samir Nasri is worth some consideration. Home to Hull is quite appealing and he has been declared fit. This one is a unique/risky one but worth a second glance.
Hmmmm. Nasri is interesting, nice fixture but he might be stuck on the bench and he seems to have a bit of Silva about him how he performs well for no returns. No for me unless someone can shed some light on whether he’ll start?
I do agree with you on the rest though and have decided to go Sterling. Thanks GP! Good luck to you this week
Nosaj
Sterling is the better option I know.
Just proposing a little risky one as you asked.
Thanks sir. Good luck to you to my friend.
Foster or Pants. If I go pants I won’t be having Mannone as back up though
Smash
What are your two options then?
Foster and . .
Pantillimon and . . . ?
I will go Foster and Myhill or Pants and a 4 million guy. I already have PVA and Wisdom. Both have decent fixtures
Smash
I think the WBA combo mate.
Thanks yeah I think that is safer. Though Pants is Prob better than Foster
ahhh also torn between which 2 out of Di Maria, Carzola and Fabregas
Smash
I sold ADM this week. Wasn’t getting the returns on my Man Utd investment with him and Rooney so sold them both off.
I think Cazorla and Fabregas then obviously.
Cazorla (form) and ADM (fixtures, position) for me. Fabregas is a rotation risk, looking long term.
I am really confused on Sanchez situation here,
Please pour in suggestions on whom to bench and whom to play :/
Yash, I’d keep him firmly on the bench. (This is hypothetical, as I sold him this GW.) If he plays today, I reckon it’ll be as a late sub.
Yash Id play Krul. You have a strong team so Id bench Sanchez.
Yash
Personally I’m starting him in my team. IF, and a big ‘if’ he comes off the bench at 0-0 and grabs the winner, you will be devastated. I know there is a risk of a 1 point show but the players you have there JWP, Puncheon and Berahino could only be 2 pointers this week.
I think for the top point scorer in the game so far, a risk could be taken on him.