Week 1 Match-ups
For my money, match-ups are the key factor in YFF player consideration. Examining the table and team records and recent form to determine what teams appear likely to score or yield goals is normally one of the first things I look at when sizing up my roster for the coming week. [Naturally, this is a two-pronged approach, as you need to figure out who from your “favoured” match-ups will actually score well – sometimes obvious, other times more difficult to predict].
These are the week 1 match-ups that appealed to me right away (though much of it is based on last year’s form):
MAN U – FUL, @ CHA - two very winnable games for ManU, facing a Fulham team that was shite on the raod last season, and an Addicks team with many new faces recently added. Maybe even 2 clean sheets for Edwin?? ManU has looked very good in recent friendlies against top competition – going up Glasgow and beating Celtic 3-0, beating Porto 3-2 with 9 men and turning over Ajax in their own backyard.
CHELS – MAC, @MID - despite poor preseason form, they are the team to beat. Taking on 2 teams I tip to be in the lower part of the table for most of the season. Chelski were the best attack in the EPL (GF) last year, with no reason to not continue, given the talented additions to the squad.
WHAM – CHA, @WAT - the Hammers will continue to play attacking football and figure to put a few past new boys Watford.
To a lesser degree:
BBURN - @POR, EVE - this is a bit of a gut pick, but I think the Rovers attack is solid and Pompey will continue to leak goals despite Sol’s arrival. Jason Roberts has looked good in the preseason, scoring some goals and MGP is a pretty consistent Yahoo pick, that not many will be making in week 1. The Everton game could be a grind-it-out affair though.
READ – MID, @AST - something of a sleeper pick, but they take on a couple of poor teams and will be eager to impress on their EPL return. I’m not convinced of the squad’s quality and personally, will wait to see how the promoted team settle in the league. There are some decent picks on Reading, but it will be a matter of choosing the right spots. Take a punt on Convey, Sidwell (MFs) or Shorey (defender) if you are brave enough, but with so many other “better” value picks, be wary in week 1.
For my money, match-ups are the key factor in YFF player consideration. Examining the table and team records and recent form to determine what teams appear likely to score or yield goals is normally one of the first things I look at when sizing up my roster for the coming week. [Naturally, this is a two-pronged approach, as you need to figure out who from your “favoured” match-ups will actually score well – sometimes obvious, other times more difficult to predict].
These are the week 1 match-ups that appealed to me right away (though much of it is based on last year’s form):
MAN U – FUL, @ CHA - two very winnable games for ManU, facing a Fulham team that was shite on the raod last season, and an Addicks team with many new faces recently added. Maybe even 2 clean sheets for Edwin?? ManU has looked very good in recent friendlies against top competition – going up Glasgow and beating Celtic 3-0, beating Porto 3-2 with 9 men and turning over Ajax in their own backyard.
CHELS – MAC, @MID - despite poor preseason form, they are the team to beat. Taking on 2 teams I tip to be in the lower part of the table for most of the season. Chelski were the best attack in the EPL (GF) last year, with no reason to not continue, given the talented additions to the squad.
WHAM – CHA, @WAT - the Hammers will continue to play attacking football and figure to put a few past new boys Watford.
To a lesser degree:
BBURN - @POR, EVE - this is a bit of a gut pick, but I think the Rovers attack is solid and Pompey will continue to leak goals despite Sol’s arrival. Jason Roberts has looked good in the preseason, scoring some goals and MGP is a pretty consistent Yahoo pick, that not many will be making in week 1. The Everton game could be a grind-it-out affair though.
READ – MID, @AST - something of a sleeper pick, but they take on a couple of poor teams and will be eager to impress on their EPL return. I’m not convinced of the squad’s quality and personally, will wait to see how the promoted team settle in the league. There are some decent picks on Reading, but it will be a matter of choosing the right spots. Take a punt on Convey, Sidwell (MFs) or Shorey (defender) if you are brave enough, but with so many other “better” value picks, be wary in week 1.
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