Discussion EPL Dream Team Discussion - Season 2018/19

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Any insight on Hojberg? I had him at one point last season, and given his score and only 2 games thought he might be a good cairney replacement to generate some cash.
Southampton switch from a 3-4-2-1 to a 4-4-2 formation midway in GW2 and have ran with this since. Hojberg essentially have taken Romeu's starting berth in this 4-4-2 formation as he's able to provide better cover for their back 4, whereas Romeu likes to get involve further up the ground.

His goal last weekend was his first in the PL in 3 seasons (47 games in total). Last season he managed 19 starts and 4 as subs, so he's no guaranteed of a starting berth from week to week. Also, keep in mind that their captain, Steven Davis (who occupy a similar role), hasn't played yet this season though he has been part of their squad for the past 2 GWs.

He probably needs to start at least the next 2 games to generate significant cash, otherwise that 21 will be such a waste.
 

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It's becoming too much of a regular occurrence for my liking having to depend on nailing a POD captain...just to get to a respectable score.

Don't really know how best to address the issue of my misfiring midfield group...Mkhi the latest to feel my wrath!:unsure:
At least you’re nailing your captain. My captains have scored me 8, 8, 16, 20 so far. It really doesn’t get any worse than that?

Regarding Mkhi, the really strange thing was he came on at the 89th minute. They equalised at the 70th minute, we made a sub but he didn’t come on.
Ozil came off at the 84th, he still didn’t come on...then comes on at the 89th minute when it probably made more sense to bring on a defender ??
 

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Nothing about the Gunners have made any sense thus far.

The trend in your captain selections is looking ominous, might pay to have a ‘sneak’ peak at your team for next GW.;)
 

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Nothing about the Gunners have made any sense thus far.

The trend in your captain selections is looking ominous, might pay to have a ‘sneak’ peak at your team for next GW.;)
Well, I dunno about that. It is upward trending but when you loook at them as individual scores 4, 4, 8, 10 is not especially encouraging ?

I’ve also managed to nail my formation each week (not).
Week 1 - highest scorer on bench
Week 2 - second highest
Week 3 - highest and second highest
Week 4 - highest

I could actually be ranked quite well had it not been for changing things up with formation and donut-less this year.
 

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With the first of four International Breaks upon us, thought I would put together a fixture rating for the next block of 8 GWs based on current ladder positions. Note that the second of the International Breaks will take place between GW8 & 9.

Hopefully the table below will provide you with a consideration when planning your trades.

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Thanks Thanh! Much appreciated
 

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GW 4 Highlights
2 Draws
3 wins by HOME team
5 wins by AWAY team

Highest Scorers
22 - R Lukaku (MUT)
21 - J Holebas (WAT)
21 - PE Hojbjerg (STH)
20 - A Lacazette (ASN)
20 - G Murray (BRI)

Goals
2 - R Lukaku (MUT)
2 - G Murray (BRI)

Assists
2 - J Holebas (WAT)
 

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GW1 to GW4 Summary

Teams Defensive & Offensive Stats

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Defensive Players Ranking

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Offensive Players Ranking

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Would anyone have Mane and Mitrovic’s break evens?
 

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Mane 13, Mitrovic -7
Cheers Courts. That makes things easy.

First trade will be Mane to Aubameyang

Then either:
Bilva or Siggy to Pogba

If Bilva starts, he stays. Knowing my luck, Pogba will no longer be on pens after last week.
 

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Below is a table where I keep track of the average team score per GW by positions.

Just another guide, along with those posted above, which I use to decide on which team should I target as possible trade-ins and in what position.

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Top 10 Players Ownership - GW4

4 - Alisson, Etheridge
3 - Patricio
2 - Ederson

10 - Mendy
6 - van Dijk
4 - Holebas

9 - Moura
8 - Hazard
6 - B Silva
5 - Pedro

8 - Salah, Mitrovic
7 - Aguero
 

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Whoops ... got distracted watching the AFL final and missed the 9:30 kick off ... so without looking, formation set and Kane is locked in as my captain!!
 

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Some of you lucky to snag Hazard VC, well done!
I'm just glad I traded him in this GW, was so close to fading him for D Silva instead.

In hindsight, Hazard was the safer option against Cardiff as Man City was always going to rest their players ahead of their CL match midweek. Aguero not only didn't get on the scoresheet, he didn't even lasted 60mins...just grateful that he got an assist just before being pulled off.
 
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Ended up trading him to Alonso on a whim, even though I could’ve put Smith on who ended up scoring a goal and outscoring him (n)
you love your trades :)

that always sucks

I have Jonny as my Mendy covee , hope he matches last start.

Went Cairney to Hazard and made him VC , but was uncertain about Zaha so left his 18 on the bench.

Need to make some $$$ to get Kane and Salah in
 
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