Gameweek 15 Transfers.

My front 8 is as follows:

Mata - Barkley - Ozil - Mahrez (Watson)

Aguero - Vardy - Lukaku

I have 4.1m in the bank having already done Sanchez to Barkley this week.

I am tempted to take a hit to do Mata >KDB, but as bad as the attacking returns from Man U have been, they have some nice fixtures coming up. This week they certainly have a more preferrable fixture to Man C.

Do I stick with Mata this week?

Pter wrote: »

Is Mata a nailed on starter? KDB is, i should think. Plus he is more capable of getting more than 1 goal in a game; even a tough game. Whereas even against a 'smaller' team, i get a feeling ManU are just gonna get that 1 goal and trot over the line 1-0.

He's been pretty nailed on the last few weeks.

But I agree with everything else you say. I suppose I just feel that if Man U are to click, he will be the catalyst and that is most likely to be against poor opposition.

I think the -4 is the deciding factor this week. Is KDB likely to out score Mata by 5 away to Stoke, when Man U play West Ham at home?

Sanchez OUT ...... TBC in ?

Loads to spend Hazzrd, Mata ??

Chelsea have a nice run of games coming up but their form and Hazzard form is awful.??

Mata - taughts on him.

Midfield as is Barkley, KDB, Marhez, Ozil (Sanchez)

I have Benteke but thinking of benching him for Alli, and going 4-4-2.

With Sturridge back, Origi hitting form, and Firmino doubling up as a striker, I'm worried Bentekkers won't start, and if he does, he won't play 90.

Am I right?

Benimar wrote: »

Its a gamble, but I think Benteke will start. Sturridge will be wrapped in cotton wool, so I'd be surprised to see him start again. Origi will be lucky to make the squad regardless of last nights hat-trick and I think Firmino will only be used as the 'false 9'in tough away games - Newcastle doesn't fall into that category!

Benteke probably wont get 90 minutes, but I'd take 70 minutes at Newcastle from my forward over 90 minutes at West Brom for a midfielder.

That makes sense, ok Benteke starts. Thanks.

John83 wrote: »

I have a lot of tinkering I want to do with this team. Obviously Sanchez is the priority but I'm not sure whether to go with Ozil or Coutinho. Both have inviting fixtures this weekend but with the loss of Sanchez, how effective will Arsenal be against Big Sam's well drilled Sunderland?

Myhill, Hennessey
Darmian, Kolorov, Cedric, Souare, Nyom
KdB, Sanchez, Mahrez, Lanzini, Wanyama
Aguero, Vardy, Lukaku

Another option is to take a hit.

-8: Ozil, Coutinho & Alli < Sanchez, Mahrez & Lanzini
-4: Ozil, Coutinho < Sanchez, Mahrez & Lanzini

Any opinions please?

I think Ozil in for Sanchez is the smart move tonight as both are likely to change in price. He will be key to unlocking a deep sitting defence this week (In fact most weeks this is the case until they score) Wally, Ox and Ramsey will offset the loss of Sanchez and Caz somewhat.
Wrt Coutinho Liverpool have a lot of options now up front and I don't think Klopp or anyone knows his best starting 11. With the slight injury doubt over Coutinho I'd hold off and take note of starters and subs for this GW (Can suspended) and Thursdays Europa game. With their favourable run of fixtures I think most of us have a close eye on them. (Firmino Is one I'd consider along side Coutinho)
Maybe after the pressers tomorrow we'll know more. He's a strong captain option if a definite starter even with the risk of 60mins.
You could consider him then but personally I'd wait another GW.
The Alli extra transfer is OTT imo


Sanchez now red flagged so his third price drop may not happen 'till tomorrow.

Looks like my first edit re. Sanchez is wrong!

Sanchez->Hazard done. Considering Costa->Sturridge for a -4

ElTel wrote: »

Sturridge/Benteke starting and minutes if they do is too risky for a hit imo.
Who gets the captaincy if you follow through with the transfer?

captaincy is a major headache this week.

Coutinho Mane KDB Mahrez Hazard
Lukaku Costa(or Sturridge?)

is my front 7. i'm genuinely considering all of them bar Mahrez

ElTel wrote: »

Sturridge/Benteke starting and minutes if they do is too risky for a hit imo.
Who gets the captaincy if you follow through with the transfer?

I agree. I wouldn't go near a Liverpool striker while three of them are in decent form. I'm currently thinking myself of getting in either Ighalo or Kane. I'm leaning towards Ighalo at the moment because I can then move Mane on to an expensive Man City midfielder. There's just no stopping Ighalo, with the guy in front in my league captaining him last week.

What's the likelihood of Aguero playing?

Worth doing Sanchez>Ozil and Wanyama>Barkley for a -4? Or hold onto the funds for Sanchez when he returns...

Aenaes wrote: »

Sanchez could be out for a few weeks, that's a lot of dead money to be sitting on the bench. Given how his price keeps dropping you could end up buying him back for cheaper in 2-4 weeks.

I think a -4 is only worth it if you're reasonably confident the player can pay you back the 4 points. Barkley could do that but who would you be benching for him to play?

Was thinking of maybe playing the AoA chip? Maybe I'll wait til I hear news on Aguero first before taking the -4 for Barkley.

flugel wrote: »

David Silva anyone??

I might get him in next week.

I'm doing it so! Sanchez > Coutinho and Berahino > Ighalo for a (-4). That will leave me with five million in the bank, so I might do Mane to Silva/KdB next week.