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DGW 23 Transfer Thread

  • 04-02-2023 09:05PM
    #1
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 16,672 ✭✭✭✭


    The regular one week turnaround time for this GW, and into another DGW - this time for Man City & Arsenal.

    Both teams have a fixture in BGW 25, so I think that both teams will be attractive to prospective owners in the medium term also, especially with Arsenal definitely having a game in 28 also.

    I might move early on a transfer this week as I have Almiron at a nice price point so I want to bank the 0.2 there. I was going to go with Nekitah, but Gabriel Jesus returned to (some sort of) during the week. GW28 is 6 weeks away yet so he could be starting for Arsenal by then. Man City have CL games coming up too, nestled around those attractive looking Bournemouth & Forest fixtures. Their result tomorrow against Spurs could dictate what happens - win that game and the league is back within their grasp. Draw/Lose and the CL is their main priority again.



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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 10,193 ✭✭✭✭Cartman78


    Must have a right look at the DGW scenarios.

    Urgently need to get rid of Alison but it might have to wait



  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 20,029 ✭✭✭✭Ace2007


    I think that's very simplistic there is a long way to go. If City win every game until rest of the season they are champions, so Pep will be pushing that. I would have more confidence in city doing that, than Arsenal going on a major run - losing to Everton today was poor and some of their players are looking as if they are running out of steam. Martinelli hasn't scored in the last 4 games, Saka only has 1 goal and likewise Odegaard. Needing a goal Aretha took two of them off today, something he wouldn't have done 5/6 GW's ago.

    I think 3 City players are a must, and only because most have 3 Arsenal they will have them this GW, but going forward I think better options will emerge - the likes of Maddison back and scoring.

    By time GW25 rocks around, City could be top.



  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,747 ✭✭✭sheroman01


    Either Bruno to KDB/Mahrez.

    Or, I keep Bruno and do March to Mahrez.

    If I do the latter, I can bring in Mitoma after his blank.



  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 733 ✭✭✭Newbie20


    Anyone thinking of bench boost this week? I’m thinking of a -4 that will leave me with a bench of Kepa, Shaw, Botman, Mirtovic. I’d nearly be glad to have it played and not be working my team too much around it in future.

    Finding it very hard to bench either Mitoma or Mitro home to Forest if I don’t play it



  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,541 ✭✭✭Shedite27


    Almiron to one of Saka/Odegard.

    Bad few fixtures and a blank for Almiron, and poor form makes him an easy decision to drop.

    Arsenal with the DGW and a game in GW25.



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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 20,029 ✭✭✭✭Ace2007


    if they didn’t gave DGW, would their form warrant getting them?



  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 17,566 ✭✭✭✭gammygils


    Probably Bruno to KDB/Mahrez with BGW25 in mind or might out Miggy



  • Moderators, Computer Games Moderators, Paid Member Posts: 11,159 Mod ✭✭✭✭F1ngers


    Think I'll do Bruno to Mahrez instead of KdB, one thing to have 7.7m benched as opposed to 12.5m and spread the funds.



  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 16,672 ✭✭✭✭Fitz*


    Was extremely tempted to do Almiron -> Mahrez last night, to catch Almiron before his price drop.

    I didn't do it and was rueing it all day, until Mahrez was hooked pre-60 in today's game and throws doubt over his nailed-ness now.



  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,541 ✭✭✭Shedite27


    Versus Almiron? Probably.

    No other alternatives really, Have 3 City, and United, don't want Liverpool or Chelsea. Arsenal lads are better than Bowen or JWP IMO



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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 20,029 ✭✭✭✭Ace2007


    I get there are few alternatives, but dunno if that's a decent reason to bring them in - likes of Maddison back after injury and amongst the goals. Wouldn't be touching Pool or Chelsea until form changes, and even then Chelsea have so many players who knows who will play week to week. The thing with Bowen/JWP it's easier to bench them, whereas you kinda have to play the Arsenal lads in every game - even hard to play one and bench one.



  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,541 ✭✭✭Shedite27


    Well we have to play 11. I'll be getting one of the Arsenal boys



  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 16,672 ✭✭✭✭Fitz*


    I'm very surprised that Fernandes did not rise more than 0.1 since GW 21.



  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 11,801 ✭✭✭✭Green&Red


    Saka 26, Odegard 31 and Nketiah 26 over the last 5 GWs, they are decent returns. Martinelli is lagging behind



  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,837 ✭✭✭dr.kenneth noisewater


    Martial to Nketiah (finally)



  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 23,363 ✭✭✭✭extra gravy


    I'm not sure how they're in bad form? They've been pretty consistent lately.



  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 20,029 ✭✭✭✭Ace2007


    Using the form guide on FF, they aren't even in the top 10. Mitoma, March, Bruno, Marhez and even Buendia are all beating them on from - so while they may be decent, they aren't by all means firing in all cylinders like they were before. Johnson at Forrest on fire - but you would do well to find anyone here with him despite the hot from. Even Watkins has better form than Nketiah. So again if they didn't have the DGW would you say they are a must to get in?



  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,838 ✭✭✭macraignil


    Don't use the form guide on FF but just looked there at Arsenal's results so far this season and it is only two games now that they have not scored in. They just scored three against Man.Utd. who are third in the league in the game before meeting an Everton with the new manager bounce and the only other blank was against Newcastle who have the best defensive record in the league. I'm not saying they are must haves but taking a chance myself on getting some returns from Odegaard, Saka and Nketiah over the next few weeks.



  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 11,801 ✭✭✭✭Green&Red


    They're the best players on the best team in the league. They now have a second DGW along with a match in 28.

    Some random players will definitely outscore them over the that period but you go with the odds. Three Arsenal is essential over that period, Saka is probably captain for two of those weeks, 25 & 26



  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,626 ✭✭✭Mr Crispy


    I'm thinking of using my final WC this week. Three of my fifteen won't play, and others have upcoming blanks. More to the point, I've been a bit too passive since the World Cup and my overall rank has dropped accordingly. It might be time to have a go.



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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 16,672 ✭✭✭✭Fitz*




  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,781 ✭✭✭Flaneur OBrien


    Any advice here? Just the one transfer, just feeling brain dead.

    Happy with the back.

    Would swap Martinelli out, but for the DGW,

    Happy enough at the front.

    IMG_20230208_151415.jpg




  • Moderators, Education Moderators, Technology & Internet Moderators Posts: 35,239 Mod ✭✭✭✭AlmightyCushion


    Another Arsenal player for the double? If you are happy with the team bank the transfer and use it next week to prepare for GW25. You have a lot of players who will blank there including both your keepers.



  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,781 ✭✭✭Flaneur OBrien


    What's happening with GW25? There's still 10 games listed...



  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,626 ✭✭✭Mr Crispy


    But not all 20 teams are involved - some blank, some have doubles.



  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,781 ✭✭✭Flaneur OBrien


    Appreciate the helps from both of you. Been super busy with work, so missed this

    Went with a -4 this week for

    March - Saka

    Sanchez - Sa



  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,817 ✭✭✭bantee


    Thinking a -4 too, can't fund it without offloading Trippier before the Bournemouth game which could be madness:

    Trippier & Martinelli to Ake & Saka.

    Will have 3 City and 3 Arsenal for the double then with Saka guaranteed more minutes than Martinelli, hard not to pull trigger on it.



  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 16,672 ✭✭✭✭Fitz*


    TBF Trippier's fixtures are

    Bournemouth

    Liverpool

    Blank

    Man City



  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 23,363 ✭✭✭✭extra gravy


    Was considering Martinelli to Odegaard but with fts precious now, it feels like a sideways move. Don't think Martinelli will lose his place but it's the potential early subs for Trossard that are the danger. Other option is to sell him and get Nketiah instead.



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