FPLH's GW 23 Team*
Transfers: Mata & Sidwell (OUT) / Cazorla & J.Cole (IN): -4 hit
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Team Reasoning
I had to hit the drawing board following my DGW 22 screw up. A column of red arrows followed by a below average GW score (after -4 hit) sucks! I didn't expect Southampton to play so well, hence no Saints coverage. Aside from Mata, who scored 32/53 points for me, everyone else failed and my overall ranking tumbled dramatically. I was tempted to use the wild card this GW but have opted to wait.
With another DGW ahead I have decided to take no chances this time around. I purchased Joe Cole as I believe he will play a key part to boosting West Ham's attack. His two assists v Man United on his return debut in the FA Cup is testament to his pedigree. He is also a differential due to his low ownership.
My other transfer is a -4 hit and may come as a shock. I have sold Mata, who I only bought last GW, despite his heroics. The reason being that I think Cazorla is due a big haul and Mata was the only player I could sell. Of course they will face each other this weekend, but with Chelsea's poor home form and with their other midfield options I am taking a risk at the fact that Mata will have a quiet game. I can obviously bring him back if I wish to once I activate my wild card.
The other reason I brought in Cazorla was to complement Podolski and Walcott in their DGW. I believe their match v West Ham will be a goals-fest, when taking into account the Hammers injuries and their lack of clean sheets of late. Moreover I have decided to captain Walcott due to his "OOP" role as a striker.
Recommended Player for Gameweek 23
Santi Cazorla
Can score and assist goals from across the park
FPLH's Hot Picks XI for GW 23
Reina
G. Johnson
Kompany
Walcott-c
Santi Cazorla
Can score and assist goals from across the park
Is a game changer and can instill creativity
At sub £10M, he is value for money
Is definitely due a hatful of points
FPLH's Hot Picks XI for GW 23
Reina
G. Johnson
Kompany
B. Davies
Cazorla-vc
Michu
J. Cole
Van Persie
Subs:
Jaaskelainen
Van Persie
Podolski
Suarez
Subs:
Cabaye
Debuchy
Shaw
9/15 Hot Picks' feature in FPLH's GW Team
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Interesting transfers. Ditching Mata is understandable. I just brought in Nolan. Not sure what to do with my extra transfer as I bought most of my players when they were a lot cheaper and I plan to keep them.
ReplyDeleteSo far, I have 2 each from West Ham and Arsenal. I'm trying to decide whether or not to include Ba in my team after Jan WC. If I'm against keeping him, I will get Podolski just for this DGW.
My current team:
Begovic, Guzan
Rafael, Gibbs, Luiz, Cuellar, Demel
Walcott, Mata, Nolan, Michu, Sterling
RVP, Suarez, Ba
Jan WC comes a bit early for me. Wanna keep all but I am weighing up my options to bring in Aguero. I have the following team in mind:
Begovic, Guzan
B Davies, Gibbs, Luiz, R Martin, Demel
Walcott, Mata, Fellaini, Michu, Sterling
RVP, Suarez, Aguero
I might kick myself for not having any Spurs coverage (Defoe) but when fit, Aguero can make a huge difference.
Begovic, Davis.
ReplyDeleteShawcross, Bassong, Reid, Ridgewell, Baines.
Mata, Pienaar, Walcott, Michu, Sterling.
Lambert, Suarez, Ba.