Fantasy Premier League Captain Picks Gameweek 11
Welcome to Fantasy Premier League Captain Picks Gameweek 11. Lists. They’re all over the internet. The problem is that most of them start with a few banal ‘under the radar’ choices that no-one cares about, ultimately ascending to a stonkingly obvious no.1; to wit, “Top 10 Hated Star Wars Characters”; “2001’s Most Shocking Incidents”; and “The Best 5 Football Management Simulators for your PC.” Discussing the lists’ also-rans is rarely little more than a thinly veiled ego-stroking exercise for the compiler to constipate the reader with unnecessary information in an overly verbose and periphrastic manner.
If you’re reading this, then perhaps you like lists; or maybe you’re the editor of this website and you’re proofreedin it; or maybe you simply like the suspense of scrolling down lists wondering how I’m going to create any form of tension when it’s really obvious that Aguero is number one? Well wait no longer, as we march onwards to Gameweek 11’s Captain Picks. First up is…
5. CHARLIE AUSTIN – Hull (a)
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[/three_fifth]The former QPR striker’s rhythm may have been disrupted by two tough games against Man City and Chelsea, but it’s hard not to imagine a Hull breach this weekend as the Tigers continue their Titanic descent to the Premier League’s seabed. With FPL’s big hitters hitting big of late, Austin may appeal to those looking for an ‘under the radar’ choice.
Having shamelessly ousted Shane Long (who himself was just getting used to Pelle not being around) from the Saints XI, Austin looks like he’s there for keeps. A fond fantasy favourite in days of yore, many had worried that he’d prematurely joined Michu in the FPL alumni never to grace our watchlists again. Prior to visiting the Etihad, the 27 year-old had scored 4 in as many games, so if he can pick up that form on Sunday he might just gazump a few of the bigger names and put you ahead of the curve, because rather like Pablo Escobar setting up shop in Wall Street this would create a stampede for Charlie.
4. ALEXIS SANCHEZ – Spurs (h)
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[/three_fifth]The first of three ‘I don’t have Sergio Aguero, can I leave just before the end?’ armband options, Sanchez takes on Spurs as the Gunners embark on a tricky couple of fixtures. With Olivier Giroud’s boyish looks degenerating daily behind a face of barbed wire, Wenger has cast him in a supporting role and the Chilean has relished taking centre stage. Farewell heartthrob, hello action man; and I’m not just talking your average Bruce Willis or Vin Diesel here either. I’m talking Arnie and Sly pureed in a blender with 10 Red Bulls and then mainlined into Chuck Norris.
Amazingly, Sanchez didn’t register a single goal against Burnley, Swansea or Middlesbrough, testing the patience of us all. Thankfully the last chance saloon was open for business and our hero Chuck Sanchez had soon cleared the place out with two goals to see off the mighty….erm… Sunderland to notch his 4th double digit FPL haul of this campaign. He faces a much sterner test in Sunday’s matinee facing the likes of Kyle Walker, Texas Ranger; so expect a blockbuster.
3. EDEN HAZARD – Everton (h)
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[/three_fifth]This time last year, Eden Hazard was a meek and fragile shadow of his 2014/15 self, phoning in nebulous performances with all the zest of an elderly man forlornly ejaculating into a filthy sock. Well, now he’s back to his old ways, weaving labyrinthine patterns around befuddled defenders and causing Chelsea fans around the world to furiously search and destroy any trace from social media the vitriol they spat in his direction only months prior.
8, 8, 14. Nope, not my four-digit ATM pin… oh crap. It is. Well, it also happens to be Hazard’s last three gameweek scores. In that time he’s been near the summit of almost every stat chart going: Goals (3, 1st), shots (12, 3rd), shots on target (5, 5th), shots in the box (9, 4th) and final third passes (61, 9th). Yeah, that was really boring. Remind me never to do that again.
2. PHILIPPE COUTINHO – Watford (h)
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[/three_fifth]The latest in about 33 (shout out to all our Freemason readers) South Americans mentioned in this article, Philippe is an early contender for player of the year. Inconsistency has always been his Achilles heel, but now even the proudest bikini model would begrudgingly wax lyrical about such a refined Brazilian. I asked Candice Rae, a WBFF Pro bikini model for her thoughts. Candice told me, “The amount of shots on goal Coutinho’s had thus far is testament to how effective Klopp’s gegenpressing has been at regaining possession in advanced areas… Ok, I read your stupid piece of paper, now leave my kitchen before I call the cops.”
Candice makes a great point; the Liverpool midfielder’s shot count of 41 is second only to Ibrahimovic (and let’s face it, who isn’t?) landing 16 on target. However, Walter Mazzarri has made Watford difficult to play against, conceding only a goal a game with the 6th best away record, so it wouldn’t be the biggest shock if Anfield witness a tighter game than they’re used to.
1. SERGIO AGUERO – Middlesbrough (h)
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[/three_fifth]16 points. Finally the force awakens. In fact, if J.J. Abrams made footballers, he’d probably make Sergio Aguero. Especially if the original Sergio Aguero already existed. Sure, he’d be a different ethnicity, his hair would be altered and perhaps even his gender changed. But we’d feel that warm glow of familiarity seeing Sarah Aguero arcing her second goal beyond a helpless Ben Foster. We’d be initially grateful to J.J. But then we’d feel cheated… then anger, because all he did was replicate a previous moment. Soon we’d all hate him cos, y’know, ‘anger leads to hate’ and all that. My point is, captaining Aguero this week would be a staggering display of unoriginality, an uninspiring doff of the cap to the past. Didn’t you SEE how Middlesbrough subdued Arsenal’s attack a fortnight ago? Submit to such blind reverence and you’re really no better than Abrams.
On the other hand, you’d probably sink about 500k in the rankings so I guess there’s that.
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Fixture Tracker – the next 6 games
Both a Guy article to catch up with and a new Bry one as well, marvelous, thanks.
Hi guys
Could I have Some advice on my team
Please?
1) koscielny / walker to a Chelsea defender?
2) deeney to Austin?
I want to generate some Cash to get rid of Capoue but I’m not sure how without worsening the team
I have 1Ft and 0 ITB
Would consider taking a hit to get rid of Capoue and Deeney
Thanks
You could target a Leicester defender, instead of a Chelsea defender, to generate more cash from either Kos or Walker. Not as solid, but great fixtures.
I was in a similar position, and went Walker, Capoue->Morgan, Gundogan.
Depending on how much you can sell them, you can maybe even go Deeney, Capoue ->Austin, Gundogan (or Allen) ?
Cheers Vinci. Are Leicester as solid as Chelsea?
Unfortunately I am 0.1 m sort of doing Capoue and Deeney to Allen and Austin. I could get Callum Wilson tho
Beno
Taking Wilson in for Deeney and hoping Bournemouth tear a very poor Sunderland apart could be a decent move.
Unfortunately not. But they are fair, and have great fixtures ahead.
Anyway, you will have a hard time finding defenders much cheaper than 6M that are part of the best defenses. If you do I am interested!
Gents,
What should I be doing with this lot? 1FT & 0.1 ITB – was initially thinking of bringing in hazard for payet and downgrading capoue to a 4.4 to facilitate the move for a -4 but ultimately I need to get in Sanchez or KDB
Thoughts?
Mitro
I actually think you have a very nicely balanced squad there.
If Walcott is OK would you fancy saving and having two free transfers for after the internationals? Would give you longer to determine which of the three you mentioned you want the most. Payet is hardly a bad option to go with this week.
I don’t think you’re going to get Hazard, Sanchez and KDB in there
I’d downgrade Kos to get Sanchez in. Though quite like the Hazard move. Just not sure of worth the hit
Smash – I really am tempted to do it but I need to get in KDB or Sanchez as all my opponents have either one of them!
Yeah kind of feel you need Sanchez. KDB and Aguero is too much cash for one team for me.
GP
I’m actually tempted to save the FT and do a hit after the break and look to bring in either KDB or Sanchez
Yeah I like the sound of waiting and seeing.
The decision might be taken out of your hands by injury etc.
How nailed on is Gundogan? really considering him, plus he seems like a steal at 5.7m but Im worried that Nolito might come back into the team for him
Slow
I had him earlier in the season and it paid off immediately (Bournemouth game) and I based this on his previous stats in Germany.
Unfortunately I thought it best to take him out two games later as he was being rotated/rested. Since then he’s played the last three league games plus the European one last night (scoring four goals). I think he’s in now and I could be bringing him back in to my team this week so I wouldn’t put you off the move.
Hes a steal. plus apparently hes whole tranfer fee was less than the agents fee for the Pogba deal. What a bargain
That’s not a good comparison though.
But he’s worth it. Pep’s first signing so that stands for something.
They both play a similar role though, they are both naturally central midfielders. just that one is a poster boy and one isn’t but yeah candidate for the bargain of the season so far
I meant comparing the transfer fee to the agent fee!
hahahahaha
the point was to make you realise how big that Pogba deal actually was
SP, not sure if this is worth it’s weight in anything at all but it probably answers the ‘is he nailed on’ question –
I bought him last night
Kop bought him last night
Cookie bought him last night
The site team bought him last night….
And that was all independently apart from the site one, we only realised afterwards that we’d all done it. Will LMAO now though if he gets a rest
Thanks for the heads-up Init :winktongue:
It’s ok, just thought I’d share everybody’s transfer plans at once without their permission
Thinking of taking an 8 point hit Deeney. & Capoue for Austin & Gundoan worth it or not ???????? Might need another bottle of wine first 😉
A couple of jaegers usually do the trick for me mate
I just made a similar move
Deeney and Redmond for Austin & Gundogan
it was also a 8 point hit for me since I had already changed Valencia for Van Dijk during the week
Nothing tonight Silvers. Sorry to be a spoilsport but there’s games ongoing now and more tomorrow!
Not worth it I don’t think well not both anyway
The voice of reason Smash I can’t get Gundoan without an 8 point hit I’m not sure myself if it’s worth it what are your thoughts on Austin over Deeney already have Redmond
Ah I see. Yeah that’s a shame. I think Austin is better than Redmond but both ain’t worth it. Only a saints defender and one of them
Hey GP I like this Gundoan as my 5th MF player & if I don’t do it tonight I will lose chance altogether I will have a look at the nk 6 GW cheers mate this will be a big decision for me 😉
Cheers guys Mitro I only hit the jaegers when I’m out with my girls not sure Austin is a good pick what are your thoughts
Silvers – I can see the logic of doing the moves but I can’t justify the -8! If it was for a -4 then I would say go for it
Thanks for the Captain Picks article Bryan!! The Chuck Sanchez and Star Wars bits were class. Haha, much appreciated man, really good stuff.