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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Good morning! Please RMT, as I’m leaning towards the version with the 3 amigos at the back. I’m also opting for Siggy (ahead of Mane, who’s another tempting option) as I reckon the rest of the squad are good enough to handle things till he’s back in GW26. So:
Krul (Pant)
Ivanovic – Zouma – Terry (Bellerin, Clyne)
Di Maria – Ozil – Silva – Cazorla (Siggy)
Kane (vc) – Defoe – Aguero (capt)
0.1m itb, active WC
I’m not sure about captaining Aguero tbh, as Silva has been in better form, but parking the big blue bus (at the price of ditching Hazard) already gives me a big “differential”. Ok then folks, there’s just 4 hours left on this WC – let’s see if anyone can change my mind about this
gkw
Morning mate.
I know Aston Villa have a decent home record against Chelsea (not losing in five I think) and that is mainly what puts me off the triple coverage at the back there.
Going forward on a WC, I think you’ll eventually regret not having any Chelsea attacking coverage.
Ozil is a pick I really like. Seems to be running back in to a bit of form and nice low ownership rate.
I’d get rid of Sigurdsson to be honest, think Swansea have done their but for this season and there are better alternatives in teams with higher aims (Mane for example at Southampton).
Your attack is laden with goals or at least it should be. Really like that.
Cheers GP.
For this GW I’m counting more on Villa’s more recent history, which is their lack of goals. Also, all of these Chelsea defenders are capable of scoring goals/assists so they may share in the spoils if Chelsea do win big. They then have some good fixtures, and in GW27 I could keep them all as well as Kane and play 2-5-2 rather than transfer any of them out. That could make good sense if it turns out Chelsea have a DGW in GW28.
Glad you like Ozil! It’s a close call between him plus Defoe, or Giroud plus Mane, but Defoe has better fixtures. The Siggy/Mane question is also a dilemma, but I’m not sure of Mane’s gametime prospects.
gkw
Interesting reasoning and yeah I understand the Chlsea triple coverage ahead of the DGW. Could pay off and it would be one of our success stories. Really hope it works out. At least today to get off to a good start with them.
I think Mane was immense just before he left off for Africa so I see him being favoured by Koeman. Djuricic may take time to settle and the injury to Long currently can only help Mane’s chances of playing. I do see him being the strongest prospect of the players in the three in behind Pelle.
How did Mane play in ACON? Still in form?
Dreamers
Re: Mane
Not particularly. Senegal only played three. He didn’t play the first, played the whole of the second and then the first 66 mins of the third.
I wouldn’t blame him for their elimination but he’s back now and should hopefully pick up from where he left off. I’m considering him for the next week or two.
Cheers Tgp
Well I must admit Mane’s tempting. I’d go for him if he was starting regularly. But Siggy is nailed on, and is also good for goals.
Gkw – I think Hazard is a must have. Siggy – Id pass. Otherwise looks good.
Morning Dreamers. Ditching Hazard as well as Sanchez was also a dilemma, but the tax has been paid and I can’t readily afford to bring them back!
A west brom defender or the German cb for Stoke or downgrade Siggy, and it’s possible to do it?
That was the idea till yesterday, but then I pressed the button…
Is Krul a decent 2nd choice keeper? How do you people rate Bellerin/Naughton in terms of game time/returns? Cheers
Yeah I think so. And yeah both are decent options I think
Hey guys
Wasilewski or Koscielny to play today?
Dreamers
Koscielny definitely.
That’s the way I have it Tgp but pple seem to be expecting high scoring
Dreamers
I see goals as well but Kos has decent scoring potential from set plays and Leicester I wouldn’t rely on against anyone mate.
Tgp – thinking Wasilewski out next week for PVA and Sunderland double up unless something more pressing comes up.
Morning all, really struggling with who to replace Bertrand with.
Narrowed it down to Zouma, Clichy and PVA, anyone else.
Zouma, will he play?
Clichy usually misses easy games, though could be worth a punt.
PVA would mean doubling up on Sunderland defence.
1FT, nothing in the bank.
Pants (Krul)
Jones Wollschied Baird (Bellerin Bertrand)
JWP Hazard Di Maria Eriksen
Aguero Gayle Giroud
AT – I brought in Naughton this week. He is another option plus Clyne
Dreamers, nice idea. The three I selected have the best fixtures but Naughton is defnitely less of a risk.. What are your thought son my three?
I think Clichy will play 4 out of 5.
PVa is good cheap option with potential assists.
Zouma – would be surprised if dropped given recent big game calls to play him.
All are good options.
Hmm, I want to punt on Zouma but I can’t see him playing the next three games. I don’t think he has cemented his place yet. Given the games for Sunderland a double up could work, although I hate doubling up :L
AT – does ur bench stand up to it if he doesn’t play? If do, chance it.
Morning guys
Could I have a little input on weather my team is good to go – subs too?
Cheers
Shotts
All good. Like the Sturridge pick.
All good. Like the Sturridge and Eriksen pick.
Cheers mate.
Hi guys. Is my team set for this week?
Boyd might come off the bench and score you 2 points. Other than that your benched is crooked. You probs already played your FT and can’t swap Bertrand out?