Fantasy Premier League

Matchday Open Thread

Sat Apr 05 06:20AM by Jeremy

Scott Carson

This week was pretty straight-forward.  How many spots were available for Everton players and how many could you afford?  For me, the Yak and Arteta were no brainers.  Yak is the one player capable of really breaking out.  He almost did it against West Ham only to be denied a second goal by a curious offside decision.  Arteta hasn't played up to his usual standards recently, but he takes kicks and potentially penalties.  And he can quicly earn points on crosses, corners, shots, etc.

Everton's defence seems a good bet with Derby visiting.  Jagielka and Yobo make my team.  Unfortunately Hibbert is a doubt, Baines - though he might even play at left mid - hasn't been starting, and Lescott is just too d@#& expensive.   The last spot in the back line goes to Konch.  Neal practically dared me into keeping him after last week's disappointment.  But if I sold him, I'd just be picking around the points, right?

Between the pipes the choice was between Carson and Gordon.  Both are 4.30 and have decent matchups.  And Robbo is Scholes'd... dead to me for fantasy.  Carson is home to Bolton and Gordon is @Fulham.  So I'm going with Carson, and he gets the 'coveted' photo jinx, even though Villa have been playing terribly recently and he's scored in the red each of the last three weeks.  Hope over experience.  Always.

Defoe, Benchtner (for the cash he frees up), BFAReid, Jummy, and JCole round out the squad.  JCole, Yak, and Arteta have two matches next week.  Everton's sched is tough as their easier game is @ BRM, and Chelsea play on a really quick turn around after getting Wigan at the Bridge.  Other options for the barn door would be Aston Villa @ Derby if Derby have given up (and Villa haven't).  Otherwise it's a lot of strugglers v strugglers, mid-table no-hopers facing up to each other and ManU hosting Arsenal.

So with that in mind, who are you keeping an eye on this weekend?  Let's talk about it in this, your matchday open thread. 

 

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  • (1)

    i reckon wenger will opt for walcott instead of benchtner after he made a 'spectacular' goal clearance for liverpool.

    Posted by: kacakbergaya on Sat Apr 05 06:50AM | Report abuse
  • (2)

    Is Carew playing or is he injured?

    Posted by: timb5090 on Sat Apr 05 07:35AM | Report abuse
  • (3)

    Last chance to barn door Andy Reid before his price goes up tonight btw.

    Posted by: fansarigt on Sat Apr 05 11:30AM | Report abuse
  • (4)

    Also thoughts for next week two gamers. Two premium Everton players [Yak and Arteta] or one Fat Frank Lampard and a mid-ranger?

    Posted by: fansarigt on Sat Apr 05 11:35AM | Report abuse
  • (5)

    guys, i'm thinking there are gonna be no two gamers next week. the official FAPL game locks down on thursday 17th april before the EVE CHE game. and looking at my team for next week, the CHE & EVE players are not listed as two gamers. it maybe a mistake on yahoos part but since neither team has a game the weekend following the april 17 game, it would make sense.

    Posted by: satheesh85 on Sat Apr 05 12:27PM | Report abuse
  • (6)

    When did Yahoo! make the change in deadline time? Last week it was 2 a.m. Hawaii time (no daylight savings change for us) and this week it switched to 1 a.m. Imagine my surprise when I tried to make my changes for the week only to have that damn error screen pop-up. If my prospects put on a show then I might end up tossing my alarm clock off of my balcony and moving to a place where DST is recognized.

    Posted by: dyosh15 on Sat Apr 05 12:34PM | Report abuse
  • (7)

    Tell me logically why the double games are not being shown on he yahoo page. Jeeez ya Ho

    Posted by: fc_barca_brasil on Sat Apr 05 01:39PM | Report abuse
  • (8)

    Torres comes on for 5 minutes. If he doesn't do anything, his value should drop. How much though?

    Posted by: gentrykirby on Sat Apr 05 02:36PM | Report abuse
  • (9)

    Chelsea: appealing on paper, not so much so on the pitch lately. Hmmm, makes me reconsider them for their double next week. And they will be tired and AvRotated.

    Posted by: the_burning_pen on Sat Apr 05 03:51PM | Report abuse
  • (10)

    (9) Agreed. Who would be definite 2-game starters for Chelsea? Kalou? Terry? who else?

    Posted by: gentrykirby on Sat Apr 05 03:59PM | Report abuse