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Mr.Prodston

If I could get Auba without resorting to a -8 I would, but I can't really. Thinking about banking this week and doing a little surgery and recalibrating next week.

It gives us a week to see just how Arsenal may line up now that they're not playing City or Chelsea. Plus I might consider selling Salah or Mane, and it's an extra week to not have to make that decision. Would mean keeping King another week though.

Trimm Trabb

Whats better?

A) Ings and a 5.5 def like Coleman/Luiz/PVA/Monreal

or

Zaha and Wan Bissaka

A) seems like the more sensible option giving me a 3rd premium-ish defender but have a feeling Zaha is going to light it up over next 5/6 games and AWB will probably score well enough as a 3rd def

iroced

Iused2likebusts wrote: »

Just for clarification. I don't see arsenal going with a 2 striker formation. It would be laca up top and auba wide like arsenal did last season and like emery did sometimes in preseason if he decides to have both of them on the pitch at the same time. I don't see laca ever starting ahead of auba. I do think there is a chance they could both start though with auba wide.

Yes, I cited Klopparama & yourself just to enter the debate and add some background to my take on Emery style after following him for several seasons in Spain & France

Iused2likebusts

iroced wrote: »

Unai Emery trademark tactical formation is 4-2-3-1. That's the one that got him success in Sevilla FC (3 consecutive EL) with Vitolo-Rakitic/Banega-Reyes/Coke supporting Bacca/Gameiro ; and that's the one he wanted to implement to PSG in order to shake the "purring" Laurent Blanc 4-3-3. Unfortunately it's the star players (Ibra, Thiago Silva, Thiago Motta, Verratti, Neymar now, etc...) who are in charge at PSG (with Nacer El Khelaifi "benediction") and Emery "had to" go back to PSG traditional 4-3-3 with Di Maria/Neymar-Cavani-Draxler/Mbappé upfront.

I'd be surprised if he switches to a 2 strikers formation. I don't think Lacazette will start many games ahead of PEA. So for the Frenchman, it's a midfield spot on a wing that has to give way for PEA to allow him to play upfront (I don't see him playing wide, he can play 2 at the front as he did with Fekir in Lyon but wide... in theory he could since he has pace and technical skills but I don't remember a game (for Lyon, Arsenal or Les Bleus) where he did...

In fairness, and there were talks about it this summer in France, Emery's arrival at Arsenal is not an a priori great news for Lacazette. He already missed the World Cup and to claim back a spot in the French team he'd need to be a regular starter in a good club and score, score and score. Currently, we only see him as PEA "luxury" sub.

Just for clarification. I don't see arsenal going with a 2 striker formation. It would be laca up top and auba wide like arsenal did last season and like emery did sometimes in preseason if he decides to have both of them on the pitch at the same time. I don't see laca ever starting ahead of auba. I do think there is a chance they could both start though with auba wide.

sicknotexi

Transferred out Bernardo Silva for Mkhitaryan. The extra .5m might come in handy. Also gives me the option of getting Sterling/D.Silva in if they start ripping it up.

Shedite27

iroced wrote: »

I'd be surprised if he switches to a 2 strikers formation. I don't think Lacazette will start many games ahead of PEA. So for the Frenchman, it's a midfield spot on a wing that has to give way for PEA to allow him to play upfront (I don't see him playing wide, he can play 2 at the front as he did with Fekir in Lyon but wide... in theory he could since he has pace and technical skills but I don't remember a game (for Lyon, Arsenal or Les Bleus) where he did...

During pre-season PEA played wide and left Laca up top. That's the only way I see him getting in unfortunately.

Father Hernandez

iroced wrote: »

Unai Emery trademark tactical formation is 4-2-3-1. That's the one that got him success in Sevilla FC (3 consecutive EL) with Vitolo-Rakitic/Banega-Reyes/Coke supporting Bacca/Gameiro ; and that's the one he wanted to implement to PSG in order to shake the "purring" Laurent Blanc 4-3-3. Unfortunately it's the star players (Ibra, Thiago Silva, Thiago Motta, Verratti, Neymar now, etc...) who are in charge at PSG (with Nacer El Khelaifi "benediction") and Emery "had to" go back to PSG traditional 4-3-3 with Di Maria/Neymar-Cavani-Draxler/Mbappé upfront.

I'd be surprised if he switches to a 2 strikers formation. I don't think Lacazette will start many games ahead of PEA. So for the Frenchman, it's a midfield spot on a wing that has to give way for PEA to allow him to play upfront (I don't see him playing wide, he can play 2 at the front as he did with Fekir in Lyon but wide... in theory he could since he has pace and technical skills but I don't remember a game (for Lyon, Arsenal or Les Bleus) where he did...

In fairness, and there were talks about it this summer in France, Emery's arrival at Arsenal is not an a priori great news for Lacazette. He already missed the World Cup and to claim back a spot in the French team he'd need to be a regular starter in a good club and score, score and score. Currently, we only see him as PEA "luxury" sub.

Super write up

iroced

Deleted User wrote: »

The way I’m looking at it is that Lacazette didn’t start either of his first games in charge.

Regardless of opposition he’d have wanted a win.

They have zero points after 2 games.

I don’t see anything other than what he thinks his first 11 are and I don’t think that currently involves Lacazette.

I 100% don’t see Lacazette starting.

I thin it’s Aubameyang, Mkhi, Ozil and then either Iwobi or Ramsey and I’d be leaning towards Iwobi.

Hope that makes sense.

Iused2likebusts wrote: »

I'd be looking at it slightly different. Due to who they were playing in the first two games he may not have wanted two strikers starting the game. The run of games now are a bit easier and more likely to start with both laca and auba. They have lost both games so a change is more likely. Granted its a new manager so we have no data to suggest what he generally does in this situation. He played laca up front and auba wide in preseason so it must be somewhat under consideration. They both tend to have a good record when playing together. I would be thinking its a 50/50 call on whether laca starts. In fairness auba still scored well playing off the left last year.

Unai Emery trademark tactical formation is 4-2-3-1. That's the one that got him success in Sevilla FC (3 consecutive EL) with Vitolo-Rakitic/Banega-Reyes/Coke supporting Bacca/Gameiro ; and that's the one he wanted to implement to PSG in order to shake the "purring" Laurent Blanc 4-3-3. Unfortunately it's the star players (Ibra, Thiago Silva, Thiago Motta, Verratti, Neymar now, etc...) who are in charge at PSG (with Nacer El Khelaifi "benediction") and Emery "had to" go back to PSG traditional 4-3-3 with Di Maria/Neymar-Cavani-Draxler/Mbappé upfront.

I'd be surprised if he switches to a 2 strikers formation. I don't think Lacazette will start many games ahead of PEA. So for the Frenchman, it's a midfield spot on a wing that has to give way for PEA to allow him to play upfront (I don't see him playing wide, he can play 2 at the front as he did with Fekir in Lyon but wide... in theory he could since he has pace and technical skills but I don't remember a game (for Lyon, Arsenal or Les Bleus) where he did...

In fairness, and there were talks about it this summer in France, Emery's arrival at Arsenal is not an a priori great news for Lacazette. He already missed the World Cup and to claim back a spot in the French team he'd need to be a regular starter in a good club and score, score and score. Currently, we only see him as PEA "luxury" sub.

SlickRic

I wouldn't be quick to get rid of Firmino for Auba for a hit (unless you already have Salah and Mane), but a straight swap is a no brainer.

KathleenGrant

I wrote my post wrong. I was asking should I buy Auba for Firmino. That's my answer, thanks everyone. I am not good enough at the game to use the prize rises to the best advantage yet. It's something I need to work on this year. It would never have dawned on me to use a wildcard week to buy and sell for a price rise. This is a great place to learn all the nuances of the game.

Iused2likebusts

Pete_Cavan wrote: »

I want to bring in Auba so am certainly hoping for a price drop. Delta is now less than 5k so it's getting closer. Anyone who has WC'd and already has him will hopefully oblige and transfer him out temporarily. I assume me transfering him in and out won't help with the drop as the net effect is neutral?

Supposedly all wildcard transfers don't count towards rises or drops. Its only regular transfers.

Pete_Cavan

Iused2likebusts wrote: »

Yes that's exactly what you should be doing and hoping for.

I want to bring in Auba so am certainly hoping for a price drop. Delta is now less than 5k so it's getting closer. Anyone who has WC'd and already has him will hopefully oblige and transfer him out temporarily. I assume me transfering him in and out won't help with the drop as the net effect is neutral?

Iused2likebusts

Pete_Cavan wrote: »

This just got me thinking. Hypothetically, using the above mentioned players, if you have WC'd, would it be a good temporary move for an Auba owner to get rid to protect against a potential price drop in the next 48 hrs? Selling also contributes towards the price drop. Could then transfer Auba back in at the same price or perhaps with a profit. Or is there something that prevents you from buying back a player at a lower price in the same GW?

Yes that's exactly what you should be doing and hoping for.

Pete_Cavan

This just got me thinking. Hypothetically, using the above mentioned players, if you have WC'd, would it be a good temporary move for an Auba owner to get rid to protect against a potential price drop in the next 48 hrs? Selling also contributes towards the price drop. Could then transfer Auba back in at the same price or perhaps with a profit. Or is there something that prevents you from buying back a player at a lower price in the same GW?

Mike Ehrmantraut

KathleenGrant wrote: »

Auba for Firmino straight swap would leave me no money ITB No Arsenal cover. Have Mané.

Yay or Nay?

I'd hold onto Auba if it were me, great fixtures, and has the potential to be one of the top points scorers over the next 5 or 6 Weeks.
He should have scored last week against Chelsea, and this week is up against what looks like a really poor West Ham defence.
I don't have any Arsenal cover yet, plan at the start of the season was to wait until gw4 or 5 and then maybe get in some cover if thought it was needed, but have a feeling after this week I'll be trying to make room for one of them

...Think I may have misread, but yeah, Auba over Firmino for me

Shanotheslayer

I read it as Firmino in for Auba. in that case No.

If it's Firmino out for Auba. Yes

PARlance

tailgunner wrote: »

I'm reading that as Auba in for Firmino, which is a definite yes for me as a straight swap.

I read it Auba out for Firmino but think you're right.

My preference definitely Auba anyway.

tailgunner

PARlance wrote: »

I wouldn't be too quick to transfer out Auba if I had him, nice run upcoming. Firmino hasn't looked his best either.

I've held onto Lacazette myself, other transfers took precedence.

I'm reading that as getting Auba in for Firmino, which is a definite yes for me as a straight swap. Probable yes for a hit too.

Shanotheslayer

KathleenGrant wrote: »

Auba for Firmino straight swap would leave me no money ITB No Arsenal cover. Have Mané.

Yay or Nay?

It's a Nay from me

PARlance

KathleenGrant wrote: »

Auba for Firmino straight swap would leave me no money ITB No Arsenal cover. Have Mané.

Yay or Nay?

I wouldn't be too quick to transfer out Auba if I had him, nice run upcoming. Firmino hasn't looked his best either.

I've held onto Lacazette myself, other transfers took precedence.

KathleenGrant

Auba for Firmino straight swap would leave me no money ITB No Arsenal cover. Have Mané.

Yay or Nay?

Iused2likebusts

[Deleted User] wrote: »

The way I’m looking at it is that Lacazette didn’t start either of his first games in charge.

Regardless of opposition he’d have wanted a win.

They have zero points after 2 games.

I don’t see anything other than what he thinks his first 11 are and I don’t think that currently involves Lacazette.

I 100% don’t see Lacazette starting.

I thin it’s Aubameyang, Mkhi, Ozil and then either Iwobi or Ramsey and I’d be leaning towards Iwobi.

Hope that makes sense.

I'd be looking at it slightly different. Due to who they were playing in the first two games he may not have wanted two strikers starting the game. The run of games now are a bit easier and more likely to start with both laca and auba. They have lost both games so a change is more likely. Granted its a new manager so we have no data to suggest what he generally does in this situation. He played laca up front and auba wide in preseason so it must be somewhat under consideration. They both tend to have a good record when playing together. I would be thinking its a 50/50 call on whether laca starts. In fairness auba still scored well playing off the left last year.

blindside88

sicknotexi wrote: »

One of these players scored in 6 different club competitions in one season, the other plays for Huddersfield.

Great point! Transfer made, cheers

MR NINE

jamesbere wrote: »

Don't get the love for kante, he's a defensive midfielder at the end of the day, alot of points he picks up are 3 pointers from Cs.

Will Hughes might not be a bad punt if your looking at 5m options

I'm considering bringing kante in, it's clear he's playing a more advanced role this season and judging by motd highlights he's been getting into the centre forward position a lot. My fear is that he may not start every game, wondering if anyone can shed some light on that? I'm thinking sarri might not see a need for him at home to Cardiff etc with jorginho playing the deeper role and the likes of kovacic, barkley, rlc and fabregas vying for the other spots. Is there a chance kante gets benched against weaker opposition to make way for a more attack minded midfielder?

Father Hernandez

Deleted User wrote: »

The way I’m looking at it is that Lacazette didn’t start either of his first games in charge.

Regardless of opposition he’d have wanted a win.

They have zero points after 2 games.

I don’t see anything other than what he thinks his first 11 are and I don’t think that currently involves Lacazette.

I 100% don’t see Lacazette starting.

I thin it’s Aubameyang, Mkhi, Ozil and then either Iwobi or Ramsey and I’d be leaning towards Iwobi.

Hope that makes sense.

Music to my ears thanks, last thing I want to do is take Laca out, bring Mkhi in and have no Arsenal players starting first 3 GW's.

[Deleted User]

Father Hernandez wrote: »

After bringing Mikky Ryan (& Zaha for Lacazette & Cairney) in on Sunday, I'm starting to feel like he won't start if Laca comes in.

Any Arsenal fans have any indication on this?

or line up like..

Auba - Lacazette - Mkhi

With Ozil missing out?

The way I’m looking at it is that Lacazette didn’t start either of his first games in charge.

Regardless of opposition he’d have wanted a win.

They have zero points after 2 games.

I don’t see anything other than what he thinks his first 11 are and I don’t think that currently involves Lacazette.

I 100% don’t see Lacazette starting.

I thin it’s Aubameyang, Mkhi, Ozil and then either Iwobi or Ramsey and I’d be leaning towards Iwobi.

Hope that makes sense.

Father Hernandez

After bringing Mikky Ryan (& Zaha for Lacazette & Cairney) in on Sunday, I'm starting to feel like he won't start if Laca comes in.

Any Arsenal fans have any indication on this?

or line up like..

Auba - Lacazette - Mkhi

With Ozil missing out?

sanket

Alright
Willian Sanchez Coleman out
Mane Mkhi and Alonso In for (-4)..
Seems justified...mane is killing me in my money leagues

jamesbere

BOHtox wrote: »

Foster, Fabianski

Mendy, Alexander-Arnold, Azpilicueta, Peltier, Wan-Bissaka

Jota, Bernardo Silva, Richarlison, Salah, Kenedy

Mitrovic, Agüero, Firmino

Have two transfers. Thinking Kante in for Kenedy.
Thoughts and thoughts on any others you would make?

Don't get the love for kante, he's a defensive midfielder at the end of the day, alot of points he picks up are 3 pointers from Cs.

Will Hughes might not be a bad punt if your looking at 5m options

sicknotexi

blindside88 wrote: »

Thinking of selling Mooy and buying Pedro. It seems good but Mooy throws in a few goals, what do ye think

One of these players scored in 6 different club competitions in one season, the other plays for Huddersfield.