No games for Swansea and Liverpool this week. Sadly, I had to drop Sturridge on a discount. Will still be holding on to Michu though.The team atm...LlorisVert Vidic NachoCazorla Michu Holtby Cabaye WalcottGouffran GiroudWill
be banking on Arsenal to overrun relegation contender Villa, after
their disappointing losses in the FA cup and Champs League. Grabbed
myself 4 Arsenal players, Cazorla (who’s always there), Walcott, Giroud and the newcomer Cheesy Nachos.
This should be a goal feast. Newcastle, with almost all their first
team players back, will most likely grab a home win over Southampton. Cabaye will be eager to make up for the first half season absence, while Gouffran will strive to impress Pardew further. Holtby may go for Nolan, since I have another 12 in the bank to play around with.
That’s
about it for Week 27. I’m still dead tired after waking up in the wee
hours to catch Liverpool beat Zenit 3-1. But it was still in vain. Good
game though, I thought they almost did it. Chin up..
Its
a double game week again - this time its Liverpool and Swansea.
Liverpool should have an easier time with 2 home games vs WBA and the
Swans.
The team atm..
Lloris
Vert Vidic Debuchy
Cazorla Michu Cabaye Gerrard Holtby
Mata Sturridge
Sturridge for now because Suarez cost too much. Mata may
go to bring in Suarez and one more forward. I am even toying with the
idea of having both Sturridge and Suarez! Sturridge has taken a central
role with Suarez moved to the flank/floating position. Observed that he
can be rather selfish and takes many shots at goal, which is good for
fantasy football. On the other hand, Chelsea needs to bounce back
quickly after another disappointing draw last week and Mata will be
eager to punish Wigan.
In midfield, Michu and Gerrard are
the double gamers. Michu has gone quiet recently, resulting in a price
dip, while Gerrard has been in scintillating form lately - drop him at
your own peril. Not many choices in midfield since Cazorla , and recenty Cabaye, are holding on to the season keepers role for me. With little funds left, I grabbed Holtby on the BD last week. Defoe looks to be out for at least 3 games, so Holtby may be given the chance to shine. Lallana is
back from injury and should be starting vs Citeh. Southampton may
spring a surprise and inflict another blow on Citeh’s Championship
challenge. Snodgrass or filler Becchio for
Norwich at home vs Fulham are my other considerations. The former,
though pricey, is always sniffing around for goals and offer good
fantasy points.
Vert, Vidic and Debuchy are all bought on discount and will be staying in my team for a long time. Agger seems like the best priced double gamer, with CS potential and always a threat at set pieces.
Lloris continues to be my season keeper keeper and playing at home, while Reina is priced at a low 7-ish with 2 very winnable home games.
Meanwhile,
Carragher has announced his retirement at the end of the season. The
childhood Everton fan has made 723 appearance for Liverpool, the second
highest for the club. From defensive midfield to right-back to left-back
and then to centre-back, he has done it all! The epitome of a one-man
club who gives his 101% in every game. I hope he will stay on in a
coaching capacity and manage Liverpool eventually. He's a tough cookie...
Almost
forgotten about Week 24, but managed to tweak my team just before the
deadline and hence, there was no time to put up any blog entry. Anyway,
other than Cabaye and Mata with double digits each, the rest of the team
performed poorly. Strangely, I managed to move up 88 rungs in the
overall ranking with just 59.5 points.Team atm...LlorisVert Vidic DebuchyCazorla Michu Cabaye ColeRVP Mata RemyThe 3 players that I am unsure for now are Cole, RVP (will release much needed funds) and Mata. Thinking of replacing them with Fellaini, Anichebe, Walcott and Giroud. I pretty happy with the rest.This little guy will not be travelling to Manchester this weekend. I will be keeping my eye on him in the coming games.
