Mel’s Fantasy Team Selection - Week 26

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...