Former Fantasy Football champion Dan Cox brings us his latest diary, documenting the highs and lows of his Fantasy Football season...
It was a third successive underwhelming weekend for my team. I started the Gameweek on Friday in 996th position after a drop in the previous two weeks.
Saturday - A Sterling effort saves the bacon...
Having only Caglar Soyuncu (£6.2m), I was hoping for a Leicester clean sheet from Friday Night Football and not much more. While it was a remarkable game, the hat-trick scored by Jamie Vardy inflicted severe damage to my rank - I dropped almost 1,000 places overnight. Vardy was a highly-owned captain and with 40 points, it was a disaster to not own the former England striker. Any other day and you would have been extremely pleased with 20 points from a defender as captain.
Saturday did not get off to a great start. With Sergio Aguero, I was pleased Manchester City were playing in the first game of the day. This meant I could ensure he was starting before confirming him as my captain. But the worst-case scenario ensued - he didn't start again. A nightmare.
To make matters worse, Nicolas Otamendi also didn't make the starting XI.
I finally lost the battle with Pep Guardiola and had to admit defeat with Aguero and Otamendi. Aguero will no doubt start his fair share of games and he will have matches where he hits a double or a hat-trick, but I cannot personally go through the anguish of having a player on the bench every so often, so he had to go.
Otamendi also had to go so I made the swift decision to take him out for Fikayo Tomori. With Chelsea away to Burnley and some good upcoming fixtures, he looked a worthy option, especially given his very reasonable price tag of £6.4m. I did look at Andy Robertson and Trent Alexander-Arnold but Tomori's price swung it for me. I was just five minutes away from a clean sheet. He did earn tier-one passing bonus points so that was some consolation.
As Aguero did not start, Raheem Sterling was my second choice of captain. With a goal and the man-of-the-match award, it was a good captaincy.
Kevin de Bruyne grabbed an assist and was a David Silva touch away from a fantastic goal. Ederson kept a clean sheet once more and even earned tier two save bonus points.
John McGinn finished with four points, earning a tier-one shot bonus - the Aston Villa midfielder is capable of a variety of bonus points.
Sunday - Aubameyang cannot convert
Looking at Liverpool, I decided that I should have one of their attacking three. It was the toss of a coin between Sadio Mane and Mohamed Salah. I opted for Mane, with Sergio Aguero making way. I was close to captaining Mane but made a last-minute switch back to Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang before the deadline.
I should have left Mane as captain as he grabbed an assist and man-of-the-match award, while Aubameyang had a very quiet day. Still, I was happy enough and I was looking at a decent haul for Aaron Wan-Bissaka as he had made tier two tackling bonus points, making an impressive seven against Norwich, who grabbed a late consolation to dash my hopes of a clean sheet on top of this.
I finished the Gameweek with 85 points and dropped from 996th to 1193rd. At the cost of two transfers, it was not how I intended the week to play out.
Gameweek 12 Team
XI: Ederson; Wan-Bissaka, Otamendi, Soyuncu, Guilbert; de Bruyne, McGinn, Pepe; Mane, Aubameyang, Sterling
Overall position: 1193rd
Gameweek 12 points: 85
Overall points: 817
Gameweek 13 Team
XI: Ederson, Wan-Bissaka, Tomori, Soyuncu, Guilbert; de Bruyne, McGinn, Pepe; Mane, Aubameyang, Sterling
Captaincy plan
Saturday: Raheem Sterling
As mentioned above, Sterling earned 20 points as my Saturday captain last weekend. Manchester City saw Southampton off 3-0 in the Carabao Cup on Tuesday and could run riot again at the Etihad on Saturday, especially with Southampton the recipients of a record-breaking 9-0 Leicester win on Friday Night Football.
Sunday: Caglar Soyuncu
Soyuncu also picked up 20 points as my captain and has 28 points from his last four fixtures with 64 for the campaign - the second-highest scoring defender in Fantasy Football. I am backing him to continue his hot streak at Selhurst Park on Renault Super Sunday.
hocdlmprtz
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how can he already played on gw12?
modbcdrs
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nice kun aguero
Andy_Mac
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wish you a good luck in today's match
Thank you so much
Andy_Mac
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I mean he is good in air balls and always in the right place when the ball is crossed
True
Adham10
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Yeah it's a savvy move to back Chelsea midfielders but keep one spot for Abraham. He is the man to have and the stats heavily back him to deliver
yes, I like Abraham that's why I always count on him beside vardy in fantasy :) :)
Adham10
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I wouldn't say that. However, I think Vardy would thrive a lot on counter attacks. He would fit in well with Liverpool's high pressing style and force more mistakes from the opposition backline. He's not the best header of the ball so I'm not too sure about converting TAA's crosses.
I mean he is good in air balls and always in the right place when the ball is crossed
Andy_Mac
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Chelsea have a very strong players in the Medfield I like them all
Yeah it's a savvy move to back Chelsea midfielders but keep one spot for Abraham. He is the man to have and the stats heavily back him to deliver
Andy_Mac
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I have an opinion, I think that if vardy was playing with Liverpool all TAA crosses would be in the net , do you agree ?
I wouldn't say that. However, I think Vardy would thrive a lot on counter attacks. He would fit in well with Liverpool's high pressing style and force more mistakes from the opposition backline. He's not the best header of the ball so I'm not too sure about converting TAA's crosses.
Adham10
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Yeah those two have a better understanding on the left flank. We're seeing so much more from Harvey Barnes which wasn't there last season. He was wasteful I felt.
exactly
Adham10
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Yeah those two have a better understanding on the left flank. We're seeing so much more from Harvey Barnes which wasn't there last season. He was wasteful I felt.
exactly
Andy_Mac
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hahaha, yeah of course TAA is better, I was just trying to say that chilwill in the recent few matches was playing so good and he is making a good team work was Harvey barns
Yeah those two have a better understanding on the left flank. We're seeing so much more from Harvey Barnes which wasn't there last season. He was wasteful I felt.
Adham10
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You're welcome 😁
Adham10
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Nah Chilwell isn't as creative as Alexander-Arnold. That would be going too far. He's a decent option but I do like his teammate Ricardo more who bombs further forward and makes plenty of tackles. Ricardo is 6.3. You could consider him if you had the funds. Chilwell will still get you the odd attacking return though so he's a good differential. Both Hudson-Odoi and Pulisic are starting so perhaps that bodes well for Willian at the weekend. Your team prospects are very good going into GW 11.
Chelsea have a very strong players in the Medfield I like them all
Adham10
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Nah Chilwell isn't as creative as Alexander-Arnold. That would be going too far. He's a decent option but I do like his teammate Ricardo more who bombs further forward and makes plenty of tackles. Ricardo is 6.3. You could consider him if you had the funds. Chilwell will still get you the odd attacking return though so he's a good differential. Both Hudson-Odoi and Pulisic are starting so perhaps that bodes well for Willian at the weekend. Your team prospects are very good going into GW 11.
I have an opinion, I think that if vardy was playing with Liverpool all TAA crosses would be in the net , do you agree ?
Adham10
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Nah Chilwell isn't as creative as Alexander-Arnold. That would be going too far. He's a decent option but I do like his teammate Ricardo more who bombs further forward and makes plenty of tackles. Ricardo is 6.3. You could consider him if you had the funds. Chilwell will still get you the odd attacking return though so he's a good differential. Both Hudson-Odoi and Pulisic are starting so perhaps that bodes well for Willian at the weekend. Your team prospects are very good going into GW 11.
hahaha, yeah of course TAA is better, I was just trying to say that chilwill in the recent few matches was playing so good and he is making a good team work was Harvey barns
Andy_Mac
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OK , thanks for your advice , I will reduce Liverpool players before round 18
You're welcome 😁
Andy_Mac
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I made one change chilwill instead of van dyke , I think chilwill is a very creative player like TAA, also Harvey barns
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Nah Chilwell isn't as creative as Alexander-Arnold. That would be going too far. He's a decent option but I do like his teammate Ricardo more who bombs further forward and makes plenty of tackles. Ricardo is 6.3. You could consider him if you had the funds. Chilwell will still get you the odd attacking return though so he's a good differential. Both Hudson-Odoi and Pulisic are starting so perhaps that bodes well for Willian at the weekend. Your team prospects are very good going into GW 11.
Andy_Mac
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I think the bench isn't so bad, I can say they are a good players but they only had a bad luck this week :) :) , and I still have 1,2 million not spent :)
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Well actually I couldn't really get a look into your bench. Connolly has been playing really well. It's a good pick and Digne will always be in with a shout these days with better fixtures
Adham10
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The good part about this team is that you've got players who are well established for their clubs. However, I'm sure that with the money you've spent on the playing 11, you might be having a fairly weak bench. Also, with Chelsea players, there is likely to be rotation in the coming weeks with so much football to be played. Also, keep an eye out on Liverpool players as well because of the Club World Cup. They don't play PL in GW 18. That fixture is postponed so try not to have 3 Liverpool players by then
OK , thanks for your advice , I will reduce Liverpool players before round 18
Adham10
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The good part about this team is that you've got players who are well established for their clubs. However, I'm sure that with the money you've spent on the playing 11, you might be having a fairly weak bench. Also, with Chelsea players, there is likely to be rotation in the coming weeks with so much football to be played. Also, keep an eye out on Liverpool players as well because of the Club World Cup. They don't play PL in GW 18. That fixture is postponed so try not to have 3 Liverpool players by then
I made one change chilwill instead of van dyke , I think chilwill is a very creative player like TAA, also Harvey barns
Adham10
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The good part about this team is that you've got players who are well established for their clubs. However, I'm sure that with the money you've spent on the playing 11, you might be having a fairly weak bench. Also, with Chelsea players, there is likely to be rotation in the coming weeks with so much football to be played. Also, keep an eye out on Liverpool players as well because of the Club World Cup. They don't play PL in GW 18. That fixture is postponed so try not to have 3 Liverpool players by then
I think the bench isn't so bad, I can say they are a good players but they only had a bad luck this week :) :) , and I still have 1,2 million not spent :)
Andy_Mac
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thanks for your time and informations.i appreciates it
You're welcome 🙂
MaireBurns000
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Yes.
thanks for your time and informations.i appreciates it
Andy_Mac
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I've got to ask you one more thing. I'd have to download this and start using it right ?!
Yes.
Andy_Mac
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the game I told you about
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The good part about this team is that you've got players who are well established for their clubs. However, I'm sure that with the money you've spent on the playing 11, you might be having a fairly weak bench. Also, with Chelsea players, there is likely to be rotation in the coming weeks with so much football to be played. Also, keep an eye out on Liverpool players as well because of the Club World Cup. They don't play PL in GW 18. That fixture is postponed so try not to have 3 Liverpool players by then
MaireBurns000
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This is the last bit about the rules really
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I've got to ask you one more thing. I'd have to download this and start using it right ?!
MaireBurns000
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Your comment was deleted brooh
my comment?
Andy_Mac
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Your comment was deleted brooh
Really??
NelsonFromRSA
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I've givno clues what the rules are about
Your comment was deleted brooh
Andy_Mac
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I've givno clues what the rules are about
Ok please refer to my replies to Diamondchuks. It's in this very same thread. He was asking about a briefing on the points scoring and other stuff. I've explained it more in detail.
Andy_Mac
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I've givno clues what the rules are about
You play FPL right?
Andy_Mac
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All I know is that I'm the coach, and that I buy players for like €4 million... Yeahh that's all I know.
Which game is that? Fantasy Premier League?
MaireBurns000
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Ok so first let me know whether you're familiar with the rules.
I've givno clues what the rules are about
NelsonFromRSA
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So are you familiar with the rules?
All I know is that I'm the coach, and that I buy players for like €4 million... Yeahh that's all I know.
Andy_Mac
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Yes I am interested. Can you help me out, mate?
So are you familiar with the rules?
Andy_Mac
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Yes I am interested. Can you help me out, mate?
Of course
NelsonFromRSA
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Do you want to try playing Fantasy Premier League? I can help you with that if you're interested. 😊
Yes I am interested. Can you help me out, mate?
Andy_Mac
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.. Anyone here can brief me on how the points is being calculated and awarded on fantasy football??
The aim of the game is to score the most points and this can be achieved if your players can score goals, assists and secure clean sheet points. This is the bread and butter of fantasy football. So choose your players wisely and keep an eye out on your budget.