FPL Hints - Gameweek 23

FPLH's GW 23 Team*

Transfers: Mata & Sidwell (OUT) / Cazorla & J.Cole (IN): -4 hit

*FPLH reserves the right to change this team at any time. Any changes made will be confirmed on FPLH's Twitter and Facebook accounts.

 

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

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

 

Walcott-c

Cazorla-vc

Michu

J. Cole

Van Persie

Podolski

Suarez

Subs:

Jaaskelainen

Cabaye

Debuchy

Shaw

9/15 Hot Picks' feature in FPLH's GW Team

FPL Hints - Gameweek 15

FPLH's GW 15 Team*

Transfers: Hazard (OUT) / Walcott (IN)

*FPLH reserves the right to change this team at any time. Any changes made will be confirmed on FPLH's Twitter and Facebook accounts.

Team Selection Reasoning

Folks, I won't bore you with a long article this GW.  My Sess captain/differential choice didn't pay off in GW14 and yes I should have stuck with safe old RVP as cpt.  For GW15 I have decided to sell Hazard for Walcott, due to the reasons stated below.  He may not be at Arsenal next season, but I am sure he will sign off in style.  27+ FPL points in his last 3 matches conveys his talent.

Recommended Player for Gameweek 15

  
Theo Walcott

Only owned by 2% of FPL Managers - Differential!

Arsenal have fairly good upcoming league fixtures

Has scored 2 goals in his last 2 league starts

Has proven Premier League pedigree

At £8.7M he is a relative bargain

An Ageing Kid Dynamite

FPLH's Hot Picks XI for GW 15

  de Gea (MNU)

  Vermaelen (ARS)

Kompany (MNC)

    Rafael (MNU)

Walcott (ARS)

Silva (MNC)

Sterling (LIV)

  Morrison (WBA)

Tevez / vc (MNC)

  Van Persie (MNU)

  Suarez / c (LIV)

Subs:

  

  Hart (MNC)

Cazorla (ARS)
Ridgewell (WBA)

  Garrido (NOR)

5/15 Hot Picks' feature in FPLH's GW 15 Team