Week 3 Match-ups
It's all about the home teams this week, friends...
BOL v. WAT - Bolton at home is normally a very safe bet (in fact, they only lost 3 times at the Reebok last season [Chelski, ManYoo, Everton]), and against struggling Watford should be the same. To me, that makes Jaaskalainen a good pick in goal; and if you're looking for a defender, Meite has played every game and is cheap (5.60), so you can spend in other areas. Nolan is also pretty affordable, but has done nothing of note so far this season and I feel there are better MF picks. If Anelka gets added to the database in time, here's great pick up front (see previous post).
ARS v. BORO - Though they have looked pretty ordinary thus far, Arsenal welcome a poor Boro team coming off a thrashing at the hands of Portsmouth. I look for the Gunners to break out at any moment, and this may be the game to do it. Gallas immediately strengthens their back line and at approx $8, he is a solid pick, along with Eboue, the attacking right back. Gallas set up one of France's goals against Italy yesterday as well. Henry in attack looks good to me, but his $22 price tag is a tad hard to swallow - but we all know what he is capable of in YFF terms should be erupt for a big game. Fabregas and Rosicky make nice midfield options at reasonable prices.
CHE v. CHAR - The Blues host Charlton and should come away with a comfortable win. If you've got Sheva cheap, this is not the game to drop him. They should roll over Charlton and he will be in a confident mood after scoring in the Ukraine's Euro qualifier the other day. Ash Cole, if he starts, looks very good to me for 6.58. He will get forward and fire in some crosses, providing some width to the Chelsea attack.
ManU v. TOTT - While the Red Devils are on fire right now, I don't think this will be an easy game. Spurs have not beaten United in their last 10 EPL match-up, and have lost 4 of 5 away games. Saha scored for France in the qualifier match last week, and seems set to continue his good run. ROnaldo and Giggs, if you've got them cheap, are worth hanging on to. Be warned, Berbatov is carrying a knock and will likely not play - but check match previews to be sure. Besides, away to ManU, I wouldn't expect much from him.
That's a quick snapshot of the "big" teams...
It's all about the home teams this week, friends...
BOL v. WAT - Bolton at home is normally a very safe bet (in fact, they only lost 3 times at the Reebok last season [Chelski, ManYoo, Everton]), and against struggling Watford should be the same. To me, that makes Jaaskalainen a good pick in goal; and if you're looking for a defender, Meite has played every game and is cheap (5.60), so you can spend in other areas. Nolan is also pretty affordable, but has done nothing of note so far this season and I feel there are better MF picks. If Anelka gets added to the database in time, here's great pick up front (see previous post).
ARS v. BORO - Though they have looked pretty ordinary thus far, Arsenal welcome a poor Boro team coming off a thrashing at the hands of Portsmouth. I look for the Gunners to break out at any moment, and this may be the game to do it. Gallas immediately strengthens their back line and at approx $8, he is a solid pick, along with Eboue, the attacking right back. Gallas set up one of France's goals against Italy yesterday as well. Henry in attack looks good to me, but his $22 price tag is a tad hard to swallow - but we all know what he is capable of in YFF terms should be erupt for a big game. Fabregas and Rosicky make nice midfield options at reasonable prices.
CHE v. CHAR - The Blues host Charlton and should come away with a comfortable win. If you've got Sheva cheap, this is not the game to drop him. They should roll over Charlton and he will be in a confident mood after scoring in the Ukraine's Euro qualifier the other day. Ash Cole, if he starts, looks very good to me for 6.58. He will get forward and fire in some crosses, providing some width to the Chelsea attack.
ManU v. TOTT - While the Red Devils are on fire right now, I don't think this will be an easy game. Spurs have not beaten United in their last 10 EPL match-up, and have lost 4 of 5 away games. Saha scored for France in the qualifier match last week, and seems set to continue his good run. ROnaldo and Giggs, if you've got them cheap, are worth hanging on to. Be warned, Berbatov is carrying a knock and will likely not play - but check match previews to be sure. Besides, away to ManU, I wouldn't expect much from him.
That's a quick snapshot of the "big" teams...
posted by D @ 11:48 PM
5 Comments:
At 1:40 PM,
Anonymous said…
What's your take on the Sheffield Utd at home versus Blackburn game?
At 2:46 PM,
D said…
I call that one a dicey proposition. Rovers have looked shite so far and Sheffield not much better. I would not really want a keeper from either side, as who knows that will happen. Not many attacking players from Sheff excite me, either, but MGP could break out this week after scoring on international duty (big if, though), and Benni McCarthy may do well - as I expect SHeff to give up a goal or 2.
Interestingly, Sheffield "defender" Armstrong is acutally playing in the midfield and at 5.41, could help fund bigger moves. Unsworth is also cheap and good for a few points.
At 6:02 PM,
Anonymous said…
I've got a hunch that MGP will break out of his "slump". Should be very interesting as I don't think may if any will take a gander on him considering that everyone is current on or getting on the Bullard bandwagon.
At 11:35 PM,
D said…
Could be MGP's week to shine, but is it a 12$ risk worth taking, especially for a road game? He tended to score better at home last year...
At 1:44 AM,
D said…
PS - thx for your comments, faithful reader(s) !
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