GW 17 Captain

[jacksosi]

Definitely not Wayne!

But that long haired bloke could easily get a brace this weekend.

Brought long haired bloke in last week for two 'easy' games as a place holder while we saw what happened at MANC. Not sure I'd be brave enough to captain him tho, especially after last week's blank.

[Striker]

Brought long haired bloke in last week for two 'easy' games as a place holder while we saw what happened at MANC. Not sure I'd be brave enough to captain him tho, especially after last week's blank.

Keep the faith. Captain this week, possibly transfer out next week. Leicester may have held City to a single goal, but they didn't have a decent striker.

There always seems to be a player or two for whom fiso have a collective blind spot. In fact there are several managers on here who adhere closely to the description of The Kinks 1966 hit. A good year that for both pop and football!

[The Username]

I can see Hazard getting rested this weekend after playing last night.

[jacksosi]

I can see Hazard getting rested this weekend after playing last night.

They don't play until Monday though...

[First Sub Podcast]

I can see Hazard getting rested this weekend after playing last night.

Surely not? In the form of his career and Mourinho doesn't take the league lightly, played his strongest team possible every game so far.

[The Username]

I can see Hazard getting rested this weekend after playing last night.

Surely not? In the form of his career and Mourinho doesn't take the league lightly, played his strongest team possible every game so far.

Just guessing really, but hes been rotating throughout the team of late, we're into the 4 games in a weekish period now, i think hes more likely to give him a breather Vs Stoke away then WHU, Southampton and Spurs. I thought he would sit out last night.

[Douglas Reynholm]

I can see Hazard getting rested this weekend after playing last night.

They don't play until Monday though...

Then again on Fri and Sun (I believe) it may happen in one of these games.

[Crooker]

chelsea lost at stoke last year so can't see hazard being rested.

big andy (c) for me. however other than aguero away to sunderland my captaincy picks over the last 7+ weeks have been horrific

[Douglas Reynholm]

Yes, the flip side is that City could be joint top by the time Chelsea play so you would think he will play his strongest 11 and maybe rest a few against West Ham.

[liquidfootball2]

I can see Hazard getting rested this weekend after playing last night.

They don't play until Monday though...

Then again on Fri and Sun (I believe) it may happen in one of these games.

Yes this is how I read it, the games starting 26th and 28th Dec and 1st Jan are much more likely to see rotation than this coming Saturday, Sunday or Monday one. I see the games starting on Sunday 28th as particularly vulnerable and wouldn't be surprised to see wholesale rotation and 'League Cup' teams.

[paceybaby]

Yes this is how I read it, the games starting 26th and 28th Dec and 1st Jan are much more likely to see rotation than this coming Saturday, Sunday or Monday one. I see the games starting on Sunday 28th as particularly vulnerable and wouldn't be surprised to see wholesale rotation and 'League Cup' teams.

Yep I agree with that.

Missed the fact Chelsea play Monday, which allows plenty of rest.

Either Hazard or Toure for me, not sure yet

[Billy Bongo]

Silva C
Boyd V

[Fergi222]

Austin (c)
Nasri (vc)

[icefish]

Seriously thinking Eriksen now.

[hybrid713]

Yayaya (C)
Austin (VC)

Would consider Eriksen if I have him in the team...

[Notned]

Can't decide between Yaya and Eriksen.

Both have plum home fixtures with the potential to score big, and both still have relatively low ownership...

Who do we think is most likely to 'park the bus' and show a bit of defensive resilience? Palace or Burnley?

[Fatbat]

I'm thinking some combo of Downing and Sakho.

[KingCabbage]

Probably Charlie Austin atm as he looks the standout choice and should be well rested

There is of course the argument that any player that's owned by close to or less than 10% is a differential in itself, simply by owning them.

Austin: 10.0%
Yaya: 11.4%

If either of these go crazy, you'd expect to benefit more than most simply by having them in your team.

Although I'm not sure what the ownership of these players are, in the top 10k.

[boise1234]

currently on Austin....but just feels wrong....

[eastcentral1]

I have no idea. Probably Yaya, Austin or Sanchez.

I really hope Eriksen gets rested this weekend.

[arv]

Anyone else concerned Eriksen will be benched for Burnley? Played full 90 on the weekend as well as midweek.

[hammer_time]

Eriksen.

a) Spurs on the up
b) When they score chances are he's scoring or assisting
c) And vs Burnley I reckon it's going to be a nice open game

[Carlos Kickaball]

Do people really think Eriksen will be rested? He's been MOTM in 2 of the last 5 games, and started every league game this season, even after appearing in the Europa League. Obviously I'm a little worried but it seems unlikely to me.

[liquidfootball2]

Probably Charlie Austin atm as he looks the standout choice and should be well rested

There is of course the argument that any player that's owned by close to or less than 10% is a differential in itself, simply by owning them.

Austin: 10.0%
Yaya: 11.4%

If either of these go crazy, you'd expect to benefit more than most simply by having them in your team.

Although I'm not sure what the ownership of these players are, in the top 10k.

A few weeks ago the vast majority of the top 10k had three out of Kun, Austin, Bony and Costa. Now Aguero has gone, RvP and Rooney are probably in some teams but Austin is likely to be in most.

41% of the top 10k benched Austin last week so while not in most anymore, he is in a sizeable number and not a differential at all amongst the top players.

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[First Sub Podcast]

Do people really think Eriksen will be rested? He's been MOTM in 2 of the last 5 games, and started every league game this season, even after appearing in the Europa League. Obviously I'm a little worried but it seems unlikely to me.

No chance

[liquidfootball2]

Not at all likely

[gooberman]

I find it staggering that Toure is leading the captaincy poll right now. Are we that hopeful that City will get a penalty?

[Mr Clarinet]

I'm always hopeful that City will be awarded a penno; but still, Yaya won't be my captain!

[redchemist]

I find it staggering that Toure is leading the captaincy poll right now. Are we that hopeful that City will get a penalty?

More likely Chelsea will get one. And Costa will get a straight red soon after.

[KingCabbage]

I find it staggering that Toure is leading the captaincy poll right now. Are we that hopeful that City will get a penalty?

This does suggest you think Yaya's only chance of points is if City are awarded a penalty. He's scored 4 goals in the league this season - only 1 was a penalty, vs Everton.

He can always get an assist too, so whilst a penalty would be nice, it's certainly not the only thing I'm hopeful of.