My side achieved their highest points total
of the season in Gameweek 8, but unfortunately ran into the team who posted the
highest total of the round in @TRKingston. That defeat leaves my side bottom of
the table with only one win in eight games. There were a few silver linings in
that defeat though. Tammy Abraham netted a brace in a Swansea win over
Huddersfield, while Nick Pope kept up his good form with over twenty points
against West Ham. The writing was on the wall for my side though when Ciaran
Clark didn’t make the Newcastle line-up and I was forced to play with a man
short.
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| Probably harder to miss from there. But they all count. |
This week the IEFSA/Fantrax fixture
computer has thrown up a very interesting match-up. My side will be playing the
side directly above them. The only thing separating our sides are points
scored. And while I would have beaten his side last weekend, he has outscored
me every other Gameweek apart from the opening weekend. For the winner, a chance
at perhaps climbing up to eighth in the table. For the loser, rock bottom, and
a long season ahead. Which side am I playing you ask…
@TAMc10’s Team
A number of fresh injury and rotation
worries for @TAMc10 going into this Gameweek. But perhaps the return of both
Alexis Sanchez and Shinji Okazaki are imminent, as each of their sides look to
bounce back from disappointing results. Shane Duffy went off inured in
Brighton’s last game, and with them playing Friday night against West Ham,
maybe it’s too soon for his return. Either way, @TAMc10 will know in plenty of
time in order to reshuffle his pack and perhaps bring in Laurent Koscielny if
needed. It would be a particular blow for Tate if Duffy was to miss out as he
has been his highest scorer this season.
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| The Leicester players get a second manager sacked in two seasons |
@TAMc10 could field a whole side of players
with fixtures away from home. The only players on his roster who would benefit
from some home comforts would be Atsu at Newcastle and Sandro at Everton. With
Atsu the more likely of the two to get into the starting lineup. Tate could
call on Mark Noble on Friday night too. The West Ham midfielder actually has a
higher points per game average than Atsu. If he is put in the Friday night starting
eleven for West Ham, that’s definitely something for @TAMc10 to ponder over. In
goals will be the Leicester City keeper Kasper Schmeichel. The Foxes have not
been enjoying the best start to the season, and just sacked their manager, but
the Dane still averages over 17 points per game. Leicester will be traveling to
Wales to face Swansea on Saturday, putting Schmeichel in direct opposition to
my Forward Tammy Abraham.
What I Need To Happen
I will need Abraham to continue his goal
scoring exploits, as he looks like the only player capable of finding the net in
my squad at the moment. My second top scorer, Ciaran Clark, should earn a
recall to the Newcastle defence, and I’m basing that on nothing more than the
fact they let in two goals from Manolo Gabbiadini last time out. My next
biggest goal threat is Joe Allen, who has registered one assist this season. He
looks to be returning from his head injury suffered during the international
break, and his Stoke side badly need him after they were mauled by Man City in
his absence last weekend.
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| Nick Pope recently signed a new three year deal with Burnley. |
As mentioned, Nick Pope has been a bright
spot over the last number of weeks, as Burnley are flying high in seventh. The
Clarets have only lost one game and conceded six goals in the first eight
games. Unfortunately, it looks like that run will end abruptly with a trip to
Manchester City this weekend. City scored seven in their last game and could
have Sergio Aquero returning to their side to boot. I may have to lean on my
defence for points this week if the goals dry up. Serge Aurier is back from
suspension for Tottenham which could help. (Though I wouldn’t hold my breath on
him getting back in the Spurs first team right away)
Predictions
The only thing ruining a perfect round of
predictions last weekend was a tie game. A tie game!! @jasonuk17 and @SportsByGotti
couldn’t be separated, probably in an effort just to spite me. I wouldn’t put
it beyond either of them! Remember to follow this week’s games, keep tabs @THE_IEFSA
on Twitter and also @GarryIrwin for a closeup look of a fantasy managers slow
mental breakdown.
Here’s this week’s predictions. Good Luck
Everyone.
@TRKingston over @jwl_15
@FuzzyWarbles over @nikarg
@RotoZdroik over @wrigavin
@cjradune over @jforquer11
@jasonuk17 over @BenDinnery
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