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Monday, 31 December 2018
Sunday, 30 December 2018
Who Got The Assist? WGTQ+A II (Xmas review; Gameweek 21 Preview)
This week, with the FPL Gameweeks coming thick and fast, there's no time for a full on pod but we took to YouTube to record "WGTQ+A II" to tackle many key issues over Xmas as well as answering key questions from twitter and the stream. We'll be back after Gameweek 21 for a full podcast :)
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Friday, 28 December 2018
Monday, 24 December 2018
Daily Fantasy Football Tips - Gameweek 19
Starting 11 is a new Daily Fantasy Premier League football game and app, which has gained in popularity since last year as managers get to pick a brand new fantasy team each week, without the headache of managing a season-long team.
As always, this week’s picks are suitable for all fantasy football game formats and will suit most scoring systems, so we hope you find good use for them, whether you’re playing Fantasy Premier League, or daily fantasy games over at Starting 11.
If you’d like to get involved this week by challenging us, simply create your lineups today via the free app.
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Safe Pick – Salah vs Newcastle (H)
After scoring four goals and recording an assist during his last three games, Mohamed Salah is BACK! And in fine form from his new advanced position playing at the tip of the Liverpool sword.
Those doubters who described Salah as a one season wonder are being made to eat their words after the Egyptian scored his eleventh goal of the season with a further six assists already to him name.
On Boxing Day, Liverpool are at home to Newcastle – a fixture with a history of goals and an opportunity for Liverpool to continue their fine form and keep Manchester City chasing.
Rashford vs Huddersfield (H)
We’re spoilt for choice on Boxing Day, who will fill your three forward positions? Salah, Hazard, Aubameyang, Kane, Sterling…..
For me, that makes Rashford a differential. He's bolstered with the excitement surrounding Old Trafford as well as his form and the fixture – I think he warrants a starting place in your teams this week.
Huddersfield haven’t won a game during their last five outings and have conceded nine goals during that period.
Midfielders
Safe Pick - Eriksen vs Bournemouth (H)
After the sensational match on Sunday which ended 6-2 to Spurs away at Goodison park, Christian Eriksen made it two goals in as many games.
Having had his minutes managed due to the Champions League, Eriksen is now back and looks to be firing on all cylinders.
Up next Spurs are at home to Bournemouth, who have been a surprise package this season but have now lost six of their last eight games.
Differential – Lingard vs Huddersfield (H)
So you want to make the most of Manchester United players, but who to choose? Many will back Rashford with Lukaku out for Gameweek 19, others will head for Pogba – however Jesse Lingard’s performance on Saturday evening makes him worth considering.
Two goals and an assist during Solskjaer’s first game in charge, playing on the right of a front three – I think we can expect to start seeing the goal scoring Lingard we were treated to last season.
It’s interesting that Lingard scored a penalty on Saturday with Pogba on the pitch, however Solskjaer did confirm after the game that Pogba remains the teams penalty taker.
Defenders
Safe Pick – van Dijk vs Newcastle (H)
The best centre-back the Premier League has seen in recent years? Well, he's certainly one of the most inform defenders at the moment.
Not only has he tightened up a notoriously poor Liverpool defence but continues to be a constant goal threat from set pieces, as seen when he scored against Wolves on Friday evening.
Newcastle have only scored three goals in their last five games and are likely to struggle again on Boxing Day.
Differential – Lindelof vs Huddersfield (H)
There were clearly a number of tactical differences to a Manchester United side under Jose Mourinho to that of Ole Gunner Solskjaer - one of those being how Lindelof had a license to bring the ball out of defence and create chances with penetrating through balls.
Any fantasy football manager looking for Manchester United coverage will probably opt for Shaw, but if you are looking for a differential then I think Lindelof can be your man on Boxing Day.
A clean sheet is likely. But if he performs the way he did against Cardiff then I wouldn’t be surprised to see an attacking return too.
Goalkeepers
Safe Pick – De Gea vs Huddersfield (H)
Manchester United performance on Saturday was enough for me to consider a Manchester United defensive stack. They were unlucky to have what was a harsh and unnecessary penalty awarded against them, which ultimately led to the loss of their clean sheet.
Cardiff were playing at home but were limited to only three shots on target, with Manchester United at home against a Huddersfield Town side who have only scored 11 goals all season I think a clean sheet will be forthcoming.
Differential – Guaita vs Cardiff (H)
Guaita's two game stint has seen him keep a clean sheet against Leicester and register a stunning win against Man City. He’s staking a claim to hold onto his place in the starting line-up.
On Boxing Day Crystal Palace host Cardiff City who are still reeling from their 5-1 defeat to Manchester United.
He’s definitely a punt, but if you are looking for a differential goalkeeper for Gameweek 19 then why not Guaita?
Good luck!
Friday, 21 December 2018
FPL: Five players to put on your Christmas list
Whilst Jose Mourinho's sacking has dominated the headlines this week it's time to turn attention back to on pitch matters. The season is almost at the half way stage and we're about to enter the hectic festive period. What does all of that mean from a Fantasy Football perspective?
This weekend is Gameweek 18 and with weeks 19, 20 and 21 to follow in pretty quick succession, this preview will combine all four sets of fixtures. The squad rotation of certain managers has already proved frustrating throughout December and with the added Boxing Day and New Years Day games to factor in, your mini leagues might look very different by January 3rd.
Here are five players who might be useful during this hectic schedule. My advice would be to look at the four weeks as a whole as there's bound to be some rotation and even injuries to factor in - having a good bench has never been more important!
1) Harry Kane (Tottenham, Forward, £12.6m)
Kane has polarised opinion this season. Many are put off by his price tag and that was justified after a slow start to the season. Whether that was down to the World Cup or not can be debated all day but the fact is he has "blanked" only once in his last 7 league appearances. Even that was when he was rested to the bench against Leicester. Everton away is not an easy start to the festivities but home games against Bournemouth and Wolves followed by a trip to Cardiff look more like the type of games that Kane will thrive in.
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This weekend is Gameweek 18 and with weeks 19, 20 and 21 to follow in pretty quick succession, this preview will combine all four sets of fixtures. The squad rotation of certain managers has already proved frustrating throughout December and with the added Boxing Day and New Years Day games to factor in, your mini leagues might look very different by January 3rd.
Here are five players who might be useful during this hectic schedule. My advice would be to look at the four weeks as a whole as there's bound to be some rotation and even injuries to factor in - having a good bench has never been more important!
1) Harry Kane (Tottenham, Forward, £12.6m)
Kane has polarised opinion this season. Many are put off by his price tag and that was justified after a slow start to the season. Whether that was down to the World Cup or not can be debated all day but the fact is he has "blanked" only once in his last 7 league appearances. Even that was when he was rested to the bench against Leicester. Everton away is not an easy start to the festivities but home games against Bournemouth and Wolves followed by a trip to Cardiff look more like the type of games that Kane will thrive in.
Click HERE to read the complete article
Tuesday, 18 December 2018
Daily Fantasy Football Tips - Gameweek 18
Starting 11 is a new Daily Fantasy Premier League football game and app, which has gained in popularity since last year as managers get to pick a brand new fantasy team each week, without the headache of managing a season-long team.
As always, this week’s picks are suitable for all fantasy football game formats and will suit most scoring systems, so we hope you find good use for them, whether you’re playing Fantasy Premier League, or daily fantasy games over at Starting 11.
If you’d like to get involved this week by challenging us, simply create your lineups today via the free app.
If you’d like to get involved this week by challenging us, simply create your lineups today via the free app.
Forwards
Safe Pick – Aubameyang vs Burnley (H)
Only 1 assist during his last 3 games, fantasy football managers are becoming restless. However, don’t give up on Aubameyang just yet...
During his last 4 Gameweeks he has had the most shots in the box (11), the highest number of big chances to score (8) and has the best xG of 2.95. With a home tie against Burnley he’s due a haul!
Burnley have conceded 33 goals this season, only Fulham have conceded more. Provided he starts, this is the perfect chance for Aubameyang to get back on track.
Rashford vs Cardiff (A)
A new manager and a new beginning for Manchester United in Gameweek 18? Their worst start to a season for 18 years makes any Manchester United player a differential. Rashford is a player that has showed some recent form and is someone the fans will to be prioritised under the new manager.
After being given his opportunity and starting the last four league games, Rashford has only scored once but provided four assists.
This weekend Manchester United take on the Cardiff who like Burnley have conceded 33 goals. Cardiff have steadied the ship a little but still look a little out of their depth at times in the Premier League.
Midfielders
Safe Pick - Anderson vs Watford (H)
It’s becoming harder to ignore Felipe Anderson with every Gameweek that passes. During his last 7 games Anderson has provided 7 attacking returns, in the form of 5 goals and 2 assists.
This week West Ham host Watford, who have conceded 11 goals in only 5 games. The Hammers are starting to take advantage of their favourable fixtures that stretch out into the New Year.
Differential – Pogba vs Cardiff (A)
Time for #Pogback? After a clash of personalities left Pogba stripped of his captaincy then benched, will Pogba be able to get back to his best post-Mourinho?
He has been off-form despite his proven pedigree. But he has a point to prove under the new manager and will make the most of any opportunity given to him.
Up against a weak defence, on penalties and the sort of personality who will strive to perform just to have a pop at his former manager – this is the week to take the punt on Pogba.
Defenders
Safe Pick – Laporte vs Crystal Palace (H)
The second best defence in the league up against the second worst attack in the league, this one picks itself. Laporte has started 16 of Manchester City’s 17 games this season and there's no reason for him to not start again.
In what appears to be shaping up as a two horse race which could run all the way to the end of the season, Manchester City’s 2 goal defeat to Chelsea made it advantage Liverpool. Pep Guardiola can’t afford any more slip ups.
That 2-0 defeat was the first time all season Manchester City have conceded more than 1 goal in a league game this season. Add to the fact they have 8 clean sheets to date and that Liverpool don’t feature on Starting 11 this weekend, Manchester City’s defence is definitely worth backing.
Differential – Shaw vs Cardiff (A)
As mentioned earlier, I’m expecting a reaction from Manchester United on Saturday, with the players playing for the club and its fans. Luke Shaw has been one of the few players who has truly deserved to wear the Manchester United shirt this season.
If he is given the freedom he requires I firmly believe he could still become one of the best left backs in the league, subject to the right manager backing him and nurturing his talent.
We don’t really want to own defenders on Starting 11 just for a clean sheet. Luke Shaw is an ideal differential defender this week, if fit, and I’m expecting him to add to his 1 goal and 2 assists this season.
Goalkeepers
Safe Pick – Kepa vs Leicester City (H)
After a couple of errors, I can’t bring myself to make it a Manchester City defensive stack by selecting Ederson, so I have to instead look to Kepa who this week takes on Leicester City.
Like Manchester City, Chelsea also have 8 clean sheets this season although they have allowed many more goal scoring opportunities to their opponents which Kepa has denied.
Leicester have failed to score during their last 2 games, they appear to be keeping their defence tight but are struggling to cause their opponents any trouble at the other end of the pitch, which bodes well for Kepa.
Differential – De Gea vs Cardiff (A)
Other than a few howlers he made during his debut season for Manchester United, De Gea is possibly in the worst form of his professional career.
I feel the whole squad will be given a boost this weekend, De Gea included and I expect the Spaniard to bring home a clean sheet and potentially become a must own player for the rest of the season.
Good luck!
Who Got The Assist? Pod 57 - Festive FPLing (feat. FPL General)
This week, we're joined by the brilliant FPL General (follow him on twitter here) to discuss how we're shaping up going into the festive fixture pile-up, looking at things like premium player ping-pong, how we view the transfer market and how important we think the bench actually is.
We also catch up with the Market forces, zombies, and All-Englands before taking some questions.
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Merry Xmas to you all - will try to speak to you again somehow (maybe Youtube so sub here to keep updated) this side of the New Year hopefully!
We also catch up with the Market forces, zombies, and All-Englands before taking some questions.
Mini League: 516-441
Merry Xmas to you all - will try to speak to you again somehow (maybe Youtube so sub here to keep updated) this side of the New Year hopefully!
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