Week 1 - Sunday games
A couple of league heavyweights began their seasons, with Chelsea kicking off its title defence at home against Man City, and ManU playing Fulham. They should be atop the table all season long and played like it.
The Red Devils thrashed Fulham 5-1 in an impressive display, sending a bit of a message to the league that they won't slip up early in the season.
» Rooney was simple awesome, bagging a brace and assisting on another goal. Irrespective of just the one game for him, he would have been a very nice YFF pick, tallying over 30 points. He was a threat constantly and at the heart of all ManU's good attacks. It's a bit of shame that he turned in such a sterling performance, as his value has skyrocketed, and with him sitting out a 3 match ban that price won't decrease any time soon.
» Ronaldo helped himself to a goal and a good YFF total of 21 (with another game on the horizon this week!). He attempted 6 shots, with 2 on target - seemingly selfish stats, but a poolie's dream; several of those attempts ended up as corners won. Could be in for a big year in YFF terms.
» Saha scored as well and seems in great form. He was subbed off after approx 60 minutes, but this was surely a function of the scoreline. He's a right bargain right now, even after the price increase, as he will be leading the line during Rooney's suspension-enforced absence.
Giggs was good but overshadowed by the 2 aforementioned youngsters and ended up with a rather paltry score, as Roon & Ron seemed to have a lot of the attacking play go through them.
» Fortunately Van Der Sar made 5 saves to negate the (own) goal MU allowed. The rest of the defenders were unremarkable. I can't wait for Heinze to return to full strength.
» Not much to say about Fulham right now. Their defending was lackluster. Jimmy Bullard looked decent, notching a couple of shots and various stats; he seems to be the set piece taker. Helguson was OK up front, but never looked overly dangerous. (FYI - McBride started on the bench, with Collins John preferred).
Chelski beat ManCity rather handily 3-0, in a somewhat typical affair. They dominated play from the start and were never threatened, although the attacking flair Mourinho alluded to never really materialized. It seemed like the Blues of lat year - the ability to score a couple each game and really clamp down and grind it out as necessary.
» Cudicini was largely untroubled at the back, but solid when called up. Records the clean sheet with a couple of saves. That's about all you want from that pick, especially at a $9 price tag.
» Robben buzzed all over the pitch, but failed to register a shot. He did win a couple of corners and supplied the superb cross for Terry's header. Took several left-sided corners and free kicks. Solid YFF outing, and he looks to be a certain starter right now, given license to attack.
» Lampard scored (on a deflected shot!) but did his usual all-around routine, to the tune of 16.5 YFF points. He also took most corners and free kicks.
» Terry was imperious at the back and chipped in with a headed goal. This performance has shot his price up to lofty levels for a defender.
» Drogba played the role of battering ram striker and was rewarded with goal on a well-taken header. Not a lot of finesse to his game, but he runs hard and has a nose for goal.
» Sheva - huuuuuuge disappointment!!! Not a single point! He moved well, getting to good spots but was not able to create anything. A little unlucky not to have won some fouls or corners. He will be good, though it may take a few games to get in the groove with these new teammates.
» Wright-Phillips got a rare start and completely blew it. He looked indecisive and his touch was lacking. I'd say Jose can hardly wait for Joe Cole or Ballack to be back.
» Wayne Bridge started at left back (take that Gallas!) and bombed down the flank at every chance. He fizzed in the low hard cross for Drogba to direct in.
A couple of league heavyweights began their seasons, with Chelsea kicking off its title defence at home against Man City, and ManU playing Fulham. They should be atop the table all season long and played like it.
The Red Devils thrashed Fulham 5-1 in an impressive display, sending a bit of a message to the league that they won't slip up early in the season.
» Rooney was simple awesome, bagging a brace and assisting on another goal. Irrespective of just the one game for him, he would have been a very nice YFF pick, tallying over 30 points. He was a threat constantly and at the heart of all ManU's good attacks. It's a bit of shame that he turned in such a sterling performance, as his value has skyrocketed, and with him sitting out a 3 match ban that price won't decrease any time soon.
» Ronaldo helped himself to a goal and a good YFF total of 21 (with another game on the horizon this week!). He attempted 6 shots, with 2 on target - seemingly selfish stats, but a poolie's dream; several of those attempts ended up as corners won. Could be in for a big year in YFF terms.
» Saha scored as well and seems in great form. He was subbed off after approx 60 minutes, but this was surely a function of the scoreline. He's a right bargain right now, even after the price increase, as he will be leading the line during Rooney's suspension-enforced absence.
Giggs was good but overshadowed by the 2 aforementioned youngsters and ended up with a rather paltry score, as Roon & Ron seemed to have a lot of the attacking play go through them.
» Fortunately Van Der Sar made 5 saves to negate the (own) goal MU allowed. The rest of the defenders were unremarkable. I can't wait for Heinze to return to full strength.
» Not much to say about Fulham right now. Their defending was lackluster. Jimmy Bullard looked decent, notching a couple of shots and various stats; he seems to be the set piece taker. Helguson was OK up front, but never looked overly dangerous. (FYI - McBride started on the bench, with Collins John preferred).
Chelski beat ManCity rather handily 3-0, in a somewhat typical affair. They dominated play from the start and were never threatened, although the attacking flair Mourinho alluded to never really materialized. It seemed like the Blues of lat year - the ability to score a couple each game and really clamp down and grind it out as necessary.
» Cudicini was largely untroubled at the back, but solid when called up. Records the clean sheet with a couple of saves. That's about all you want from that pick, especially at a $9 price tag.
» Robben buzzed all over the pitch, but failed to register a shot. He did win a couple of corners and supplied the superb cross for Terry's header. Took several left-sided corners and free kicks. Solid YFF outing, and he looks to be a certain starter right now, given license to attack.
» Lampard scored (on a deflected shot!) but did his usual all-around routine, to the tune of 16.5 YFF points. He also took most corners and free kicks.
» Terry was imperious at the back and chipped in with a headed goal. This performance has shot his price up to lofty levels for a defender.
» Drogba played the role of battering ram striker and was rewarded with goal on a well-taken header. Not a lot of finesse to his game, but he runs hard and has a nose for goal.
» Sheva - huuuuuuge disappointment!!! Not a single point! He moved well, getting to good spots but was not able to create anything. A little unlucky not to have won some fouls or corners. He will be good, though it may take a few games to get in the groove with these new teammates.
» Wright-Phillips got a rare start and completely blew it. He looked indecisive and his touch was lacking. I'd say Jose can hardly wait for Joe Cole or Ballack to be back.
» Wayne Bridge started at left back (take that Gallas!) and bombed down the flank at every chance. He fizzed in the low hard cross for Drogba to direct in.
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