TalkChelsea EPL Fantasy 2013/14

[Barbara 15,149]

just lost 11 points because I changed my captain. It has been Suarez since he was back from his ban, then today I decided to go with Giroud for a change.

FML

Still 58 points isn't that bad... but it could have been 69

[Strike 7,474]

just lost 11 points because I changed my captain. It has been Suarez since he was back from his ban, then today I decided to go with Giroud for a change.

FML

Still 58 points isn't that bad... but it could have been 69

68 points without Suarez in the team Yaya, Zabaleta, Michu yet to play

[Barbara 15,149]

68 points without Suarez in the team Yaya, Zabaleta, Michu yet to play

I have Eden, Oscar and Zaba for tomorrow. For Chelsea's own good, I hope to score tons of points again (not from Zaba )

I dropped Yaya for Eden. Hope it doesn't bite me in the arse.

[Strike 7,474]

I have Eden, Oscar and Zaba for tomorrow. For Chelsea's own good, I hope to score tons of points again (not from Zaba )

I dropped Yaya for Eden. Hope it doesn't bite me in the arse.

Eden v Zabaleta direct battle today. Wouldn't be surprised if he scores, he's in form atm

[Sidzeret 2,257]

Using the wildcard is starting to bite. Now my team is shite.

[JayC 171]

Using the wildcard is starting to bite. Now my team is shite.

Wildcards are overrated. Use it ;p

[Jype 6,398]

68 points this week. All of my strikers scored a goal and all three defenders kept a clean sheet but the midfield failed me this time around with only 15 points coming from four players.

Thinking about transferring out Olivier Giroud. I've had him from the beginning and in that time his price has gone up from 8.5 to 9.6 so I would lose a lot of money if I sold him now for a mere 9.0 and I probably wouldn't be able to afford him if I wanted him back later. That move could backfire on me badly if he kept playing and scoring goals but keeping him doesn't sound that good an option either because Arsenal have very tough PL fixtures coming up, not to mention their vital Champions League games against the likes of Napoli and Dortmund which could force Wenger to rotate his team a bit. I also have Özil and Ramsey from Arsenal so one of them has to go and Giroud would probably be the easiest to replace. Benteke maybe?

[JDY 1,290]

Up to 2nd but still miles from the top.

Think I was a bit high when choosing my captain. That or Jype's mind games about taking risks got in my head too much

[JayC 171]

Benteke maybe?

Made my changes yesterday for next week. Bit of a risk, but he was one player I decided to get.

[CHOULO19 24,332]

LOL, completely forgot about this! I think I still have Dzeko as my captain the impressive first few weeks!

[JayC 171]

LOL, completely forgot about this! I think I still have Dzeko as my captain the impressive first few weeks!

Sounds like an excuse for a poor showing! ;p

[CHOULO19 24,332]

Sounds like an excuse for a poor showing! ;p

Oh, shit, busted!

[Jype 6,398]

Just made the Giroud -> Benteke transfer. Time will tell whether it was a good move but looking at the fixture list I am willing to take the risk. Arsenal have very tough fixtures coming up whereas Aston Villa will be facing the likes of Cardiff, Sunderland and West Brom for the next month or so.

The man in top form Aaron Ramsey will be dropped to the bench for Robbie Brady who's playing against Sunderland at home.

Now the lineup is almost done, only thing remaining is the captain but I'm having a hard time selecting one. I've thought about Hazard because Newcastle's defense has been atrocious lately but it'd be a risk because Eden might not even start after Schürrle, Willian and Mata all had good games this week and Hazard wasn't at his best against City. Then there's Benteke but he's up against a defensively good West Ham side and he's only regaining his match fitness so he wouldn't be an ideal captain either. The likes of Sturridge, Özil and Lukaku will all be facing a top6 team so they're ruled out, I suppose.

[JayC 171]

Just made the Giroud -> Benteke transfer. Time will tell whether it was a good move but looking at the fixture list I am willing to take the risk. Arsenal have very tough fixtures coming up whereas Aston Villa will be facing the likes of Cardiff, Sunderland and West Brom for the next month or so.

The man in top form Aaron Ramsey will be dropped to the bench for Robbie Brady who's playing against Sunderland at home.

Now the lineup is almost done, only thing remaining is the captain but I'm having a hard time selecting one. I've thought about Hazard because Newcastle's defense has been atrocious lately but it'd be a risk because Eden might not even start after Schürrle, Willian and Mata all had good games this week and Hazard wasn't at his best against City. Then there's Benteke but he's up against a defensively good West Ham side and he's only regaining his match fitness so he wouldn't be an ideal captain either. The likes of Sturridge, Özil and Lukaku will all be facing a top6 team so they're ruled out, I suppose.

Ideal time for Benteke. I personally don't think Westham stop him scoring this weekend.

Captaincy isn't a problem for me - Robin should do the damage this week. I really wish I could pick Aguero though.

[Jype 6,398]

Ideal time for Benteke. I personally don't think Westham stop him scoring this weekend.

Benteke it is, then. I'll blame you if things go wrong.