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The big news is that it would take a "miracle" for Cesc to play for Arsenal at the weekend. For all those who have him at a discount and were hoping to keep him through Arsenal's run of pretty easy matches, you're now at a crossroads. The next match is just as attractive (home to WHU) with away to Birmingham a tougher match to follow that. I'm inclined to drop him and suck it up and pay more if he is ready for WHU next week. Too many points available via Gabby or someone like that to keep Cesc for the savings of a little budget.
Elsewhere for Arsenal, Sicky faces a fitness test and even if he passes I'm guessing he'll be on the bench and Sagna is also a doubt meaning Eboue will get the start at right back. Campbell looks like he will make it back making him a more attractive option at the back for the Gunners based on his price. Song is still suspended which makes it likely that Denilson, Nasri, and Diaby will play off of each other in the center of midfield with Denilson likely playing the deepest role but also getting a lot of the kicks.
At Spurs, the midfield continues to be a M*A*S*H unit with THud, Jenas, Lennon, and Bentley all missing. This likely means that Bale will continue in midfield with Kranjcar and Modric the other attacking components.
For Rovers, DDunn is back and would be worth a look if he weren't so expensive (11.36) and on the road against a better team.
At Everton, Osman, Cahill, and Saha are all likely out which would be great for fantasy managers if Everton players weren't so expensive after last weekend's drubbing of Hull.
Nothing much of note from two-gamers Wigan or their first opponent Bolton on the injury/suspension front. Ditto Burnley and Wolves with the minor exception of Fletcher likely coming back from his injury.
At Chelsea, Hilario is out (fill in your own joke about him being out even when he's technically present in net here) meaning that Ross Turnbull will get the call against the Hammers - certainly an interesting option if you want to roll the dice. I'm a little wary after the Hilario debacle last weekend and I have the money for BBBF but if you don't and you can't stand the idea of Jensen and betting on Burnley then Turnbull might be your guy.
Also at Chelsea, with much of the defence injured, Ferreira is an inexpensive way to buy in if you think CHE will get a clean sheet against the Hammers.
Looks like Villa will be essentially at full strength to start their two-match week. Gabby should be back from his virus.
USMNT fans will be happy to hear that Dempsey is likely to get a start for Fulham against ManYoo as he recovers from his injury. Otherwise not much of note in that tie other than Scholes likely dropping to the bench for Carrick.
Finally, Yousi Benayoun faces the dreaded "late fitness test" - probably wasn't on your radar for this weekend but this should seal your lack of interest...
The Live Chat schedule for tomorrow is that I will not be available until the Hull/Arsenal match. I will be online then to get the live chat started. See you then!
Cheers - Neal
The big news is that it would take a "miracle" for Cesc to play for Arsenal at the weekend. For all those who have him at a discount and were hoping to keep him through Arsenal's run of pretty easy matches, you're now at a crossroads. The next match is just as attractive (home to WHU) with away to Birmingham a tougher match to follow that. I'm inclined to drop him and suck it up and pay more if he is ready for WHU next week. Too many points available via Gabby or someone like that to keep Cesc for the savings of a little budget.
Elsewhere for Arsenal, Sicky faces a fitness test and even if he passes I'm guessing he'll be on the bench and Sagna is also a doubt meaning Eboue will get the start at right back. Campbell looks like he will make it back making him a more attractive option at the back for the Gunners based on his price. Song is still suspended which makes it likely that Denilson, Nasri, and Diaby will play off of each other in the center of midfield with Denilson likely playing the deepest role but also getting a lot of the kicks.
At Spurs, the midfield continues to be a M*A*S*H unit with THud, Jenas, Lennon, and Bentley all missing. This likely means that Bale will continue in midfield with Kranjcar and Modric the other attacking components.
For Rovers, DDunn is back and would be worth a look if he weren't so expensive (11.36) and on the road against a better team.
At Everton, Osman, Cahill, and Saha are all likely out which would be great for fantasy managers if Everton players weren't so expensive after last weekend's drubbing of Hull.
Nothing much of note from two-gamers Wigan or their first opponent Bolton on the injury/suspension front. Ditto Burnley and Wolves with the minor exception of Fletcher likely coming back from his injury.
At Chelsea, Hilario is out (fill in your own joke about him being out even when he's technically present in net here) meaning that Ross Turnbull will get the call against the Hammers - certainly an interesting option if you want to roll the dice. I'm a little wary after the Hilario debacle last weekend and I have the money for BBBF but if you don't and you can't stand the idea of Jensen and betting on Burnley then Turnbull might be your guy.
Also at Chelsea, with much of the defence injured, Ferreira is an inexpensive way to buy in if you think CHE will get a clean sheet against the Hammers.
Looks like Villa will be essentially at full strength to start their two-match week. Gabby should be back from his virus.
USMNT fans will be happy to hear that Dempsey is likely to get a start for Fulham against ManYoo as he recovers from his injury. Otherwise not much of note in that tie other than Scholes likely dropping to the bench for Carrick.
Finally, Yousi Benayoun faces the dreaded "late fitness test" - probably wasn't on your radar for this weekend but this should seal your lack of interest...
The Live Chat schedule for tomorrow is that I will not be available until the Hull/Arsenal match. I will be online then to get the live chat started. See you then!
Cheers - Neal
- With Fab out I switched Gerrard/Cesc/Maxi --> Milner/BFAY/Nzogbia. Will be following the BD closely.
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Thanks for that, just switched from Hilario to Turnbull.
ReplyDeleteHad to downgrade from Cuellar for that, as well, one cannot have everything.
SL
On the Barn Door - Currently it looks like Yahoo Fantasy is missing 2 games on their list:
ReplyDelete3/24 - Aston Villa vs Sunderland
3/24 - Man City vs Everton