Saturday, April 28, 2012

Kick-Off: Gameweek 36 Fantasy Preview

Fired as a West Brom coach, reached UEFA CL Final.
Overview
In midweek we saw two richest clubs in the world, namely Barcelona and Real Madrid, got knocked out in Champions League semi-final. £50m Spaniard Fernando Torres actually scored the game sealing goal, and that goal alone possibly has redeemed the huge money spent by Roman Abramovich. Dramatic game by Chelsea. Salute.

Super Gameweek Double
8 teams will be on double this week, namely:
  • Liverpool (@NOR, FUL)
  • Fulham (@EVE, @LIV)
  • Stoke (ARS, LIV)
  • Everton (FUL, @STO)
  • Chelsea (QPR, NEW)
  • Newcastle (@WIG, @CHE)
  • Bolton (@SUN, TOT)
  • Tottenham (BLA, @BOL)
In my personal view, Everton has a really sound fixtures, especially when attackers like Jelavic are in fine form.

Game of the Week: MANCHESTER CITY v MANCHESTER UNITED
Will Balotelli be forgiven?
Here comes the climax. Defending champion, leading by 3 points, Manchester United, travel to Etihad Stadium to challenge their #1 contender, Manchester City.

A series of shocking results saw Manchester United's 8 point lead got shrunken into just 3 points. With City at home, it's hard to say whether the title race will only be decided at round 38.

City is free of injuries at the moment so it is hard to expect who will Mancini partner for Aguero. While Tevez would be the most likely candidate, Balotelli could also get a head start despite protests from his teammates. Huge riddles to be solved for Sir Alex Ferguson then.

Another question for SAF would be the wings setup. Which two to pick from Nani, Young and Valencia? While Nani poses greater offensive threat, he also is more vulnerable in defence. What will be SAF's priority? My guess is defence.

It should be a dramatic contest, and I'm betting City to win to make create the most exciting Premier League finale ever.

Prediction: MCI 2-1 MUN

Fantasy Game of the Week: Everton's Double (FUL, @STO)
Pienaar enjoying his return
to Everton.
Everton have been in a pretty fine form at the moment, and that makes their players interesting purchases for this gameweek double.

Jelavic has been in superb form, scoring 4 goals in the last 2 games he played. Solid acquisition at interestingly cheap price.

His teammates such as Pienaar, Osman and Fellaini could also provide good offensive returns, while Hibbert will be the real value buy at the defensive line.

Prediction: EVE 2-0 FUL, STO 1-0 EVE
Pick and Captain: Jelavic
Pick: Pienaar, Osman, Hibbert, Fellaini

Gameweek 36 Dream Team
Friedel
Hibbert -- Bosingwa -- Simpson
Bale -- Dempsey -- Pienaar -- Ben Arfa (VC)
P. Cisse -- Jelavic (C) -- Suarez
Subs: Begovic -- Mata -- Kaboul -- Enrique

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