Here's Your Upset

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I said Sunderland would upset and I bet Liverpool are exactly that.

Upset.

The other upset was of course the Chelsea v Aston Villa game.

We now have a few question marks over Chelsea's defense. They aren't exactly conceding like made, but set pieces are proving their undoing. Cech is looking like the worse keeper of the Top 4. From the Villa game, Bosingwa proving the goods either (he is suppose to be like G Johnson but he is getting less points).

I think, it's time us Fantasy managers look at attacking style teams. Cleansheets seem to be pretty rare this season, perhaps it's time to go for something like 3 - 4- 3?

Kind regards,

Fantasy Adviser

Rooney, Gerrard and Torres

What do these three players have in common?

Other than all being absolute super stars for their teams, they will be injured for the next game against Bolton and Sunderland respectively.

These could be tricky games and while I wouldn't sell any of them, you should seriously be thinking about an upset from Sunderland and a possible draw from the United.

It's no doubt that the departure of Ronaldo has put huge emphasis on the importance of Rooney in attack. We would expect that Berbatov should be coming in but his other half has just given birth. A serious doubt.

And 3rd choice?

He will be returning from a calf strain. He is Mr. Injury-prone. He is Michael Owen.

As for the Liverpool game, I would expect that Benayoun (after bagging him) should do excellent. He will provide the majority attacking options. But with Stevie-G missing, I don't think they are looking too good in their midfield.

If Sunderland take the game to Liverpool and really look for a win, I think they could find it. A lot is riding on Liverpool. I don't think they can afford a slip up.

Kind regards

Fantasy Adviser

Bagging Benayoun

I am going to keep bagging Benayoun. Not because he is a bad player, but because he is a bad investment in Fantasy Premier League.

Played 24 minutes
Accrued 1 point
Valued at 7.7 million (up 0.2 million)
In the Official Dream Team

You take out that week he scored 24 points from his hat trick and assist and you have a player who gives you 19 points from 7 games.

If he left and joined a team that gave him more first team football than what Liverpool are providing, I could see him doing very well. Benayoun could is more than talented enough to play the full 90 minutes. I just don't think Rafa appreciates him as much as he should.

I hope I have convinced enough to stay away from Benayoun.

Kind regards,

Fantasy Adviser

Getting accreditations

Sorry folks been busy with some exams for further Fantasy Adviser credits.

I'll pick things back up on Monday.

Kind regards,

Fantasy Adviser

Restructure

I'm thinking about changing the formatting for this blog.

I don't think it is necessary for me to pick every single Man of the Match, but perhaps instead I should just highlight key players who I believe will do well.

I think I will try this.

Kind regards,

Fantasty Adviser

No review this week

I will be away on leave for the next few weeks.

So this week and probably next week won't have posts.

Apologies for the inconvenience.

Kind regards

Fantasy Adviser

Adebayor Three Match Sanction

Bad news for Adebayor. Perhaps good news for you.

Adebayor receives sanction

Thursday, 17 September, 2009

Three-match suspension for Manchester City forward.

A Regulatory Commission today considered the charge of violent conduct issued against Manchester City’s Emmanuel Adebayor under the fast-track disciplinary procedure, following an incident with Robin van Persie during their fixture against Arsenal on the 12 September.

Taking into consideration Mr Adebayor’s acceptance of the charge of violent conduct the Regulatory Commission have ordered that he serve a three-match suspension from all football, commencing Thursday 17 September.

A separate charge of improper conduct will be considered at a later date.

Source: http://www.thefa.com/TheFA/Disciplinary/NewsAndFeatures/2009/Adebayor1709.aspx

With any lucky, we'll see a drop in price from Adebayor as he misses two crucial Premier League games and a not so important Carling cup game. We could see the ban extended to 4 matches as well. Could this be the drop we are all waiting for?

Weirdly about 24000 managers brought him into the team knowing he was not going to play. They need Fantasy Adviser.

Kind regards,

Fantasy Adviser