********GW 24 Matchday Thread********

The Wild Bunch

Balls deep on captain Giroud this week, hopefully the rocket up the arse my team needs

FHFC

Start Hazard or Noone is my only decision. Any thoughts folks. Not so sure Hazard is fixture proof especially given Jose's likely tactics in this one.

The Wild Bunch

FHFC wrote: »

Start Hazard or Noone is my only decision. Any thoughts folks. Not so sure Hazard is fixture proof especially given Jose's likely tactics in this one.

Hazard every day of the week

Citeh are still leaky at the back, could see him giving DeMac the runaround

FHFC

The Wild Bunch wrote: »

Hazard every day of the week

Citeh are still leaky at the back, could see him giving DeMac the runaround

He scored 3, 2 &2 in his last 3 games v City. Not traditionally a player you can rely on in a big game.

The Wild Bunch

FHFC wrote: »

He scored 3, 2 &2 in his last 3 games v City. Not traditionally a player you can rely on in a big game.

I dunno, I just think he could get a lot of joy out of Demachelis and Kolarov/Clichy.

Can't see Jose parking the bus, he'll be buoyed by Aguero's absence and will have a right go.

Plus, on the counter attack, Chelsea are a far better team than Spurs so they'll fancy this and Hazard will be pivotal in this

Iused2likebusts

Boruc
evans bardsley kos
hazard silva lallana ozil
suarez sturridge ade
Ozils last game for me for a while, hoping for a nice double digit score as a send off.

KevIRL

Needs more stars

Lemlin

Iused2likebusts wrote: »

Boruc
evans bardsley kos
hazard silva lallana ozil
suarez sturridge ade
Ozils last game for me for a while, hoping for a nice double digit score as a send off.

I'm expecting a very hard game for Arsenal tbh. I think they could struggle. My team:

Boruc
Bruce Mert Terry
Hazard Yaya Lallana Mata
Sturridge Suarez Ade

Mannone, Noone, Ward, Coleman

Not a great gameweek expected for me tbh. I can't see Terry or Bruce keeping clean sheets.

I also see the City Chelsea game as being very tight because I don't believe for a minute Jose will do anything more than park the bus. Lose and they will be six points behind City.

I'd prefer to have gone RVP rather than Sturridge but I'm not willing to take a hit when he's only back from injury. If he starts tearing it up I'll just move out an expensive defender.

Only two key leagues of mine still hang in the balance. In one, I was 40 points ahead and my opponents got it back to 20 when they wildcarded early. I gained 17 points on them though Wednesday night to go back to 37 points ahead. I'm hoping that knocks them for six.

In the other, I was near 40 points behind but gained 27 on my rival Wednesday night. I now lie just over ten behind (can't remember what exactly) so the hope now is to push on it due to my superior value.

At a value of over 113 million, I've 4 to 5 million on most of these opponents.

I'd happily end the season now though. At just under 2.5k in the world, chances are I'll go down rather than up.

PARlance

Chelsea to keep a clean sheet today!
Half hope, half expectation.

Iused2likebusts

Lemlin wrote: »

I'm expecting a very hard game for Arsenal tbh. I think they could struggle. My team:

Boruc
Bruce Mert Terry
Hazard Yaya Lallana Mata
Sturridge Suarez Ade

Mannone, Noone, Ward, Coleman

Not a great gameweek expected for me tbh. I can't see Terry or Bruce keeping clean sheets.

I also see the City Chelsea game as being very tight because I don't believe for a minute Jose will do anything more than park the bus. Lose and they will be six points behind City.

It will be a tough game for arsenal still expect them to score 1 or 2 though. What do you think about rvp Im thinking of sturridge and ozil out for navas/eriksen and rvp with my two FTs next week.

The Wild Bunch

PARlance wrote: »

Chelsea to keep a clean sheet today!
Half hope, half expectation.

Monday

PARlance

The Wild Bunch wrote: »

Monday

They won't concede today...
Can't believe I made one of those match day mistakes

2 hours sleep, little one up all night is my excuse

PARlance

Cech
Evans, Mert, Cahill
Oscar, Silva, Lala, Ozil
Sturr, RVP, Ade

Like every week from herein, with that team it could be a disaster or a great one.

Lemlin

Iused2likebusts wrote: »

It will be a tough game for arsenal still expect them to score 1 or 2 though. What do you think about rvp Im thinking of sturridge and ozil out for navas/eriksen and rvp with my two FTs next week.

Well he announced his arrival Tuesday night. I just edited my post to say I would of give with him over Sturrudge if I had the transfers.

I'm loathe to take hits tbh but I can see myself taking a -4 this week to take out an expensive defender and bring him in. I reckon Sturridge will only be in my team a week. I don't like having 2 strikers from one team.

Might even swap him for Benteke for next weekend.

Iused2likebusts

Lemlin wrote: »

Well he announced his arrival Tuesday night. I just edited my post to say I would of give with him over Sturrudge if I had the transfers.

I'm loathe to take hits tbh but I can see myself taking a -4 this week to take out an expensive defender and bring him in. I reckon Sturridge will only be in my team a week. I don't like having 2 strikers from one team.

Might even swap him for Benteke for next weekend.

Id 2 transfers this week and could have got rvp but would prefer to see how he goes today and what way they line up with mata, roo and rvp. Wouldnt be shocked either to see a role reversal of tues night with roo starting and rvp coming on for him on 60 odd mins.

KevIRL

More than a little bizarre that BT Sport opted for West Ham v Swansea over the Tyne/Wear derby from the 2 early kick offs today

Lemlin

Iused2likebusts wrote: »

Id 2 transfers this week and could have got rvp but would prefer to see how he goes today and what way they line up with mata, roo and rvp. Wouldnt be shocked either to see a role reversal of tues night with roo starting and rvp coming on for him on 60 odd mins.

I think Moyes will be aiming to get both lads back to fitness with the CL coming up tbh. As several have said, Rooney may now drop back deeper because they can't have a defender and 40 year old in central midfield every game.

Hogey007

KevIRL wrote: »

More than a little bizarre that BT Sport opted for West Ham v Swansea over the Tyne/Wear derby from the 2 early kick offs today

almost as bizarre as their choice to make us listen to michael owen for 90 minutes!!!


but yeah very strange decision, when i seen the newcastle game was on at 12:45 i assumed it was on tv. i doubt pubs will be packed to the rafters with people making their way on their lunchbreak to catch a glimpse of west ham and swansea. no 5:30 prem game on sky today either.

KevIRL

Hogey007 wrote: »

almost as bizarre as their choice to make us listen to michael owen for 90 minutes!!!


but yeah very strange decision, when i seen the newcastle game was on at 12:45 i assumed it was on tv. i doubt pubs will be packed to the rafters with people making their way on their lunchbreak to catch a glimpse of west ham and swansea. no 5:30 prem game on sky today either.

Sky being smart enough with no 5.30 game today though. England v France on in the rugby starting at 5, thats a huge game. Better to have the big soccer match on Monday with no competition

SantryRed

My team for the weekend:

Mannone
Azpilicueta-Koscielny-Williamson-Collins
Mata-Hazard-Lallana
Suarez(c)-Sturridge-Adebayor

Only worry is all 6 attacking players playing away from home. Really fancy a 0-0 in the Tyne Wear and in the Etihad, would take both no problem at all

Hogey007

benched parker at home to southampton over sterling. easy decision to make given liverpool and sterling's form, would have liked to have included parker for this game but just couldn't drop anyone else

marshall

sagna - bruce - shaw

hazard - toure - mata - sterling

giroud (vc) - Sturridge - Suarez (c)

subs - mannone - parker - mariappa - coleman

Mr. Guappa

Adrian
Evans, Sagna, M.Olsson, Azpilicueta
Hazard, Lalllana, Mata
Suarez, Sturridge, Adebayor

Speroni, B.Johnson, Gabbidon, Ramsey

Still mulling a -4 to bring Yaya in for Ramsey. He would start in place of Azpilicueta.

Edit - Decided not to take the hit. I figure this will be a low-scoring GW so I'd rather start it from 0 than -4.

roryc

Despite making three changes and taking a -4, I'm still forced into playing Ward away at Arsenal. My whole backline is from that game, 0-0 please! Bit of a toss up to play either Marshall or Mannone, but despite Cardiff's record will probably stick with the home keeper.

Marshall
Sagna Mert Ward
Mata Ozil Hazard Lallana
Suarez(c) Sturridge Adebayor

Would be happy enough to stick in the same position in the global league this week after having to take a 4 point hit. Need Liverpool, City and Southampton to concede, or at least two of the three.

Necronomicon

Only decision left is to start Oscar or Januzaj. I expected a 2 pointer from Oscar because Jose will undoubtedly park the bus, but I can't be certain whether AJ will start or not.

FHFC

roryc wrote: »

Despite making three changes and taking a -4, I'm still forced into playing Ward away at Arsenal. My whole backline is from that game, 0-0 please! Bit of a toss up to play either Marshall or Mannone, but despite Cardiff's record will probably stick with the home keeper.

Marshall
Sagna Mert Ward
Mata Ozil Hazard Lallana
Suarez(c) Sturridge Adebayor

Would be happy enough to stick in the same position in the global league this week after having to take a 4 point hit. Need Liverpool, City and Southampton to concede, or at least two of the three.

My only worry is having to play Speroni at Arsenal. But in opting for the Speroni/McGregor Gk rotation this was always a sticky week regardless of the red card.

Speroni
Kos Sagna Yoshida
Hazard Mata Cazorla Lallana
Benteke RVP Suarez (c)

Probably last week of the double Arsenal defence.

Hoping for a solid if unspectacular week.

G1032

Boruc
Baines, Koscienly, Azpil
Hazard, Silva, Mata, Lallana
Suarez(c), Adebayor, Sturridge

Electing another poor week but you never know with this game.

iroced

To play Mannone or Marshall...

To get Sturridge or not at a 4 pts hit (couldn't make a decision last night...)

remoteboy

Great run of green arrows halted last week. Wildcarding upset the balance. Ended on 63. Hoping for a better run this weekend. Not expecting anything from defence. Coleman injured so only option is Baker.

Mannone
Kos Cahill Mariappa
Mata Hazard Johnson Yaya
Suarez(c) Ade Dzeko

carraig2

Anyone think de Jong will play today for Newcastle?

Adebayor or Dzeko lads?

HighClass

Sczcesny
Cahill, Mert, Bennett
Mata, Yaya, Hazard, Eriksen
Suarez(c), Ade, Sturridge

Not feeling that confident about the team, could go either way.

carraig2

HighClass wrote: »

Sczcesny
Cahill, Mert, Bennett
Mata, Yaya, Hazard, Eriksen
Suarez(c), Ade, Sturridge

Not feeling that confident about the team, could go either way.

I think it looks a great team, very strong

irish son

Adrian or Mannone?

roryc

iroced wrote: »

To play Mannone or Marshall...

To get Sturridge or not at a 4 pts hit (couldn't make a decision last night...)

I had the same dilemma's. Went for Marshall as he's the home keeper (and I'm off out shortly to watch the early kick off with some avid Toon fans so can't really be seen to be cheering on a Sunderland CS!)

Also got Sturridge at -4.

carraig2

irish son wrote: »

Adrian or Mannone?

Adrian I think.

Derby game for Sunderland Anything could happen

mailburner

knee deep in arsenal here

szec
sagna kos baines
erik gerrard lallana mat
jrod ade suar

benched
yaya for the first time
kolorov
bennett

Reedsie

Necronomicon wrote: »

Only decision left is to start Oscar or Januzaj. I expected a 2 pointer from Oscar because Jose will undoubtedly park the bus, but I can't be certain whether AJ will start or not.

Really can't see Janujaz starting away to Stoke.

remoteboy

Feck it. Swapped Mariappa for Baker.

roryc

Benching Yaya is very silly imo.

iroced

roryc wrote: »

I had the same dilemma's. Went for Marshall as he's the home keeper (and I'm off out shortly to watch the early kick off with some avid Toon fans so can't really be seen to be cheering on a Sunderland CS!)

Also got Sturridge at -4.

Finally gave in. Very annoyed of my hesitations yesterday night when I confirmed my transfer the price had just changed :rolleyes:... Realised I could have made a very quick £0.1m profit on Sturridge. I have an eye on Bentekke for the next 4 fixtures. Ah to hell with it. Hopefully my first try of the SAS combo will be as benefitial as it was for others earlier in the season.

Hoping Bardsley starts today, otherwise I'm down to 10 players!

Szcz
Kos Bardsley Terry
Hazard Johnson Yaya Lallana
Suarez (c) Benteke Rodriguez

Davis Livermore Chester Coleman

km79

Bought and captained RVP :O great record against stoke. Was gonna captain suarez again but I've a feeling himself and Lugano are gonna get very niggly.......

Fizman

............Cech............

Baines.....Koscielny........Clyne

Yaya.....Mata.....Cazorla....Lallana

Suarez.....Sturridge.....Negredo

Cantona's Collars

Made a last minute decision to bring in Giroud,despite Palace having improved I can see Arsenal getting 3 or 4 against them.I don't think I'll be matching my average of 69 over the past few weeks but this game always surprises.

HighClass

carraig2 wrote: »

I think it looks a great team, very strong

Looks good on paper, those are the type of teams that usually let me down though

carraig2

HighClass wrote: »

Looks good on paper, those are the type of teams that usually let me down though

That's true enough about the strong on paper teams not always delivering. I bought J Rod instead of Dzeko or Ade.
Am now sorry

Dr. Bre

hope janusaz is back in the team!

KevIRL

NUFC v @SAFCofficial (4-3-3): Krul; Debuchy, Williamson, S.Taylor, Santon; Tiote (c), Sissoko, Anita; Ben Arfa, Shola Ameobi, Sammy Ameobi.

#NUFC subs v @SAFCofficial: Elliot, Dummett, Haidara, Yanga-Mbiwa, Marveaux, Armstrong, de Jong

West Ham Adrian, McCartney, Nolan (c), Tomkins, Jarvis, Carroll, Taylor, Noble, Collins, Demel, Downing

Sunderland Mannone, Bardsley, Alonso, Brown, O'Shea (c), Bridcutt, Colback, Ki, Johnson, Borini, Altidore.

SWANS: Tremmel, Tiendalli, Chico, Williams (c), Davies, Amat, de Guzman, Shelvey, Dyer, Routledge, Bony.

Yay!

Kerrydude1981

What are BT playing at showing West Ham Swansea instead of the Newcastle Sunderland game.

KevIRL

Kerrydude1981 wrote: »

What are BT playing at showing West Ham Swansea instead of the Newcastle Sunderland game.

Newcastle game was originally scheduled for 3pm but moved to an early kick off late on by the local constabulary

SlickRic

come on Big Andy, you big lump!