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All opinions my own.
All opinions my own.
Moving into the midfielders, my preferred set up is to focus on budget midfielders who offer a ton of value. I'll dedicate a separate section to this in it's entirety.
January 1, 2025 at 3:49 PM
Moving into the midfielders, my preferred set up is to focus on budget midfielders who offer a ton of value. I'll dedicate a separate section to this in it's entirety.
My very basic advice is to prioritize the defenders at the top of this table with the most goal threat.
It's not rocket science.
It's not rocket science.
January 1, 2025 at 3:26 PM
My very basic advice is to prioritize the defenders at the top of this table with the most goal threat.
It's not rocket science.
It's not rocket science.
The way that I view the defensive position is perhaps more conservative than others, but this has largely rewarded me this season.
Players such as Pedro Porro, Rico Lewis, Gvardiol (to a lesser extent), Digne are all major avoids. Here is the OPTA xGC for the halfway point of the season.
Players such as Pedro Porro, Rico Lewis, Gvardiol (to a lesser extent), Digne are all major avoids. Here is the OPTA xGC for the halfway point of the season.
January 1, 2025 at 3:26 PM
The way that I view the defensive position is perhaps more conservative than others, but this has largely rewarded me this season.
Players such as Pedro Porro, Rico Lewis, Gvardiol (to a lesser extent), Digne are all major avoids. Here is the OPTA xGC for the halfway point of the season.
Players such as Pedro Porro, Rico Lewis, Gvardiol (to a lesser extent), Digne are all major avoids. Here is the OPTA xGC for the halfway point of the season.
Id like to spend a little time discussing the goalkeeper position which has rewarded the bold.
Players such as Jordan Pickford, Mats Selz have considerably more points, at a lower price than even David Raya.
These are "Defense First" football clubs and should be seriously considered.
Players such as Jordan Pickford, Mats Selz have considerably more points, at a lower price than even David Raya.
These are "Defense First" football clubs and should be seriously considered.
January 1, 2025 at 3:20 PM
Id like to spend a little time discussing the goalkeeper position which has rewarded the bold.
Players such as Jordan Pickford, Mats Selz have considerably more points, at a lower price than even David Raya.
These are "Defense First" football clubs and should be seriously considered.
Players such as Jordan Pickford, Mats Selz have considerably more points, at a lower price than even David Raya.
These are "Defense First" football clubs and should be seriously considered.
Brentford have displayed fantastic overall home form and are the best scoring home team in the premier League. They've slowed down a bit recently, as injuries have disrupted their side.
Despite this, they may never find a better time to play Liverpool or City, with the festive period = fatigue
Despite this, they may never find a better time to play Liverpool or City, with the festive period = fatigue
December 29, 2024 at 11:23 AM
Brentford have displayed fantastic overall home form and are the best scoring home team in the premier League. They've slowed down a bit recently, as injuries have disrupted their side.
Despite this, they may never find a better time to play Liverpool or City, with the festive period = fatigue
Despite this, they may never find a better time to play Liverpool or City, with the festive period = fatigue
The inclusion of Sancho vs Neto is a toss up essentially. Madueke is expected to return to the side, with Maresca clearly pushing him to reach his top levels.
Ispwich displayed great defensive resilience vs Arsenal, so it's unlikely to see major shifts in defense, a clean sheet imperative.
Ispwich displayed great defensive resilience vs Arsenal, so it's unlikely to see major shifts in defense, a clean sheet imperative.
December 29, 2024 at 11:19 AM
The inclusion of Sancho vs Neto is a toss up essentially. Madueke is expected to return to the side, with Maresca clearly pushing him to reach his top levels.
Ispwich displayed great defensive resilience vs Arsenal, so it's unlikely to see major shifts in defense, a clean sheet imperative.
Ispwich displayed great defensive resilience vs Arsenal, so it's unlikely to see major shifts in defense, a clean sheet imperative.
#Palmer is a player I predict to start from the bench. Joao Felix has found it hard to find minutes, as Maresca has made it clear that Neto and Sancho are his preferred wingers, with Felix playing understudy to Palmer in the 10.
One would suspect this is the match where he gets his opportunity.
One would suspect this is the match where he gets his opportunity.
December 29, 2024 at 11:17 AM
#Palmer is a player I predict to start from the bench. Joao Felix has found it hard to find minutes, as Maresca has made it clear that Neto and Sancho are his preferred wingers, with Felix playing understudy to Palmer in the 10.
One would suspect this is the match where he gets his opportunity.
One would suspect this is the match where he gets his opportunity.
This lineup may come as a surprise to most, with Palmer dropped from the side. Ongoing rumblings in the #Chelsea fanbase and media sphere have begun, as late substitutions vs Fulham and Everton led to questions if Maresca is displaying enough trust in his squad.
December 29, 2024 at 11:16 AM
This lineup may come as a surprise to most, with Palmer dropped from the side. Ongoing rumblings in the #Chelsea fanbase and media sphere have begun, as late substitutions vs Fulham and Everton led to questions if Maresca is displaying enough trust in his squad.
It's another week where De Bruyne will likely be building up fitness with Pep thinking likely longer term with the champions league run in mind. It's been a stop start season for De Bruyne who only played 15 minutes against Everton Thursday.
Foden has really struggled to find form, let's see.
Foden has really struggled to find form, let's see.
December 29, 2024 at 11:05 AM
It's another week where De Bruyne will likely be building up fitness with Pep thinking likely longer term with the champions league run in mind. It's been a stop start season for De Bruyne who only played 15 minutes against Everton Thursday.
Foden has really struggled to find form, let's see.
Foden has really struggled to find form, let's see.
Great question. It really depends on how much risk you want to run with the lower table teams offering some crazy upside due to the "5 place" bonus.
I'm feeling that in order to drive my rank, it will be Thomas Frank of Brentford. This will be for the start of the New year, Sou A, MCI H, LIV H
I'm feeling that in order to drive my rank, it will be Thomas Frank of Brentford. This will be for the start of the New year, Sou A, MCI H, LIV H
December 29, 2024 at 10:22 AM
Great question. It really depends on how much risk you want to run with the lower table teams offering some crazy upside due to the "5 place" bonus.
I'm feeling that in order to drive my rank, it will be Thomas Frank of Brentford. This will be for the start of the New year, Sou A, MCI H, LIV H
I'm feeling that in order to drive my rank, it will be Thomas Frank of Brentford. This will be for the start of the New year, Sou A, MCI H, LIV H
This will likely be my time to use the wildcard, but you really never know with FPL. Here's to hoping my team can avoid injuries and I can bank enough free transfers by then.
Best of luck to everyone who read!
Best of luck to everyone who read!
December 29, 2024 at 3:08 AM
This will likely be my time to use the wildcard, but you really never know with FPL. Here's to hoping my team can avoid injuries and I can bank enough free transfers by then.
Best of luck to everyone who read!
Best of luck to everyone who read!
This leaves a budget of 3.7m in the transfer budget. With the new year around the corner, I plan on using the Manager chip ASAP as it requires you to spend up to 1.5m.
Following the 3 GW's of my assistant manager, we will be nearing a Saka return, with February projected for his return date.
Following the 3 GW's of my assistant manager, we will be nearing a Saka return, with February projected for his return date.
December 29, 2024 at 3:07 AM
This leaves a budget of 3.7m in the transfer budget. With the new year around the corner, I plan on using the Manager chip ASAP as it requires you to spend up to 1.5m.
Following the 3 GW's of my assistant manager, we will be nearing a Saka return, with February projected for his return date.
Following the 3 GW's of my assistant manager, we will be nearing a Saka return, with February projected for his return date.
The bench includes many issues. Fabianski with a head injury means my 4.0m GK is no longer earning points. Greaves is reintroduced to the team, but in a 5 back formation, let's see if that sticks. Van den Berg still injured. Wissa makes up my final attacker, but is benched facing Arsenal.
December 29, 2024 at 3:03 AM
The bench includes many issues. Fabianski with a head injury means my 4.0m GK is no longer earning points. Greaves is reintroduced to the team, but in a 5 back formation, let's see if that sticks. Van den Berg still injured. Wissa makes up my final attacker, but is benched facing Arsenal.
#Rogers makes up the final asset and has been a mainstay since gameweek one. He continues to impress. He is likely going to cost 7-7.5m next year, so don't feel you missed the train if you end up buying at 5.4m as opposed to the 5m original price. I sense he could be a future penalty taker too.
December 29, 2024 at 3:02 AM
#Rogers makes up the final asset and has been a mainstay since gameweek one. He continues to impress. He is likely going to cost 7-7.5m next year, so don't feel you missed the train if you end up buying at 5.4m as opposed to the 5m original price. I sense he could be a future penalty taker too.
#Isak is the focal point of this Newcastle team. He's getting back to his best form, but frankly, I believe he still has more to prove. I am expecting a mega haul, and possible hat trick, as the United team is low on morale, and Newcastle, frankly we're unlucky to only score 3 vs Villa.
December 29, 2024 at 3:00 AM
#Isak is the focal point of this Newcastle team. He's getting back to his best form, but frankly, I believe he still has more to prove. I am expecting a mega haul, and possible hat trick, as the United team is low on morale, and Newcastle, frankly we're unlucky to only score 3 vs Villa.
#Newcastle assets include the double up of Murphy and Isak. #Murphy was my differential pick for Saka's injury. He's unbelievable value at 5m. It's clear Eddie Howe is a big fan, as he's continued to earn good minutes despite Harvey Barnes electric form. This is also to help fit Gordon at LW.
December 29, 2024 at 2:58 AM
#Newcastle assets include the double up of Murphy and Isak. #Murphy was my differential pick for Saka's injury. He's unbelievable value at 5m. It's clear Eddie Howe is a big fan, as he's continued to earn good minutes despite Harvey Barnes electric form. This is also to help fit Gordon at LW.
#Chelsea assets include Enzo, Palmer, and Jackson. Rotation with this Chelsea team would make sense, and there is genuine fear of that, particularly for Jackson. Nkunku has been linked with a January move however, so it is possible he isn't used from the start. Enzo and Palmer expected to start
December 29, 2024 at 2:57 AM
#Chelsea assets include Enzo, Palmer, and Jackson. Rotation with this Chelsea team would make sense, and there is genuine fear of that, particularly for Jackson. Nkunku has been linked with a January move however, so it is possible he isn't used from the start. Enzo and Palmer expected to start