Gameweek 19+20 Preview

We have teams playing everyday from 26 December to 30 December, and also 5&6 January 2010, which will be included as gameweek 20. Make sure you have the regular players so that they will not be rotated, and you have to fully utilize your sub bench too, in case of emergency.

Also keep in mind that players that participates in Africa Cup of Nations will leave for their national team as early as 2 weeks before the start in 10 January 2010. So be sure to clear out your African players for gameweek 20.
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A reference of my predictions:

Gameweek 19 fixture:

Birmingham v Chelsea [1-1]
Fulham v Tottenham [2-1]
West Ham v Portsmouth [2-1]
Burnley v Bolton [2-1]
Man City v Stoke City [2-0]
Sunderland v Everton [2-0]
Wigan v Blackburn [1-0]
Liverpool v Wolves [3-0]
Arsenal v Aston Villa [1-1]
Hull City v Man Utd [1-1]

For gameweek 19 I recommend to pick players from Man City, Liverpool and Sunderland.

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Gameweek 20 fixture:

Tottenham V West Ham [3-0]
Blackburn V Sunderland [2-0]
Chelsea V Fulham [3-0]
Everton V Burnley [1-0]
Stoke City V Birmingham [0-1]
Wolves V Man City [0-1]
Aston Villa V Liverpool [2-0]
Bolton V Hull City [2-0]
Portsmouth V Arsenal [0-2]
Man Utd V Wigan [3-0]
Stoke City V Fulham [2-1]
Arsenal V Bolton [3-0]

For gameweek 20 I recommend Arsenal and Stoke City as they play two games and have relatively easier fixtures. Chelsea, United and Tottenham are also good choice as they play at home to lesser opponents.

Merry Christmas to all and wish you the best for the coming gameweek!

Gameweek 18 Preview

This gameweek's biggest controversy will be Wolverhampton who fielded all second string player but keeper Hahnemann. Wenger complained this gives United a big advantage in the title challenge. Do you agree in this? However, it was the hectic schedule that forced manager McCarthy into that decision. And if they managed to win Burnley in the coming match, it will prove that his decision was a right one.

Gameweek 18 will be the last before Boxing day fixture. Be aware too that sometimes a game could be postponed due to heavy rain, thick fog or frozen pitch. Nothing I can comment here as this will depend on your luck not to be victimised by it.

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Gameweek 18 fixture: (Unguaranteed predictions in bracket)

Portsmouth v Liverpool [1-1]
I still don't believe that Liverpool had totally recovered from their inconsistent form. Portsmouth may be a bottom club but I believe they will give it a go if they can start the game well.

Aston Villa v Stoke City [2-0]
Villa are the next form team after Birmingham. Should be no surprise result for this. I'd love to see them collect another clean sheet victory.

Blackburn v Tottenham [2-1]
Blackburn used to get good results at home. The question is without their key player Dunn, who will lead the attacking role for them...

Fulham v Man Utd [2-1]
The makeshift defensive line of United may have survived Wolves' game but Fulham will be a lot stronger. We should be able to see some performances from midfielders Dempsey and Duff.

Man City v Sunderland [3-0]
They are a big disappointment following 3-0 loss at Tottenham. But this is a good chance for them to regain confidence. Sunderland only managed 1pt from their last 6 outings. I'm betting on Tevez to roar again.

Arsenal v Hull City [1-0]
Without Fabregas and van Persie Arsenal are significantly weakened. A small win would be something hopeful for them. Chance for Nasri and Arshavin to lead the role.

Wolves v Burnley [2-0]
I wish to believe that McCarthy's decision is a right one. Burnley are the worst team on the road currently so things should be easy for Wolves. Striker Doyle and defender Craddock are the two men to watch.

Everton v Birmingham [0-1]
A sixth consecutive win? Not totally impossible considering Everton had not won in the last 5 home games.

West Ham v Chelsea [0-2]
The difference in the team strength explains it all. Chelsea should wrap this up in no time.　Frank Lampard become the 3rd player to break 100 fantasy points this season. Looks like he's going to get more from this game.

Wigan v Bolton [2-0]
N'Zogbia and Rodallega are in a good form recently and I believe they can win the game for Wigan.

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Gameweek 17 my team review

It was a big disappointment that Drogba and Fabregas were both down with injuries. I'm actually very happy to be still able to get more than 50pts for this gameweek. Big thanks to Rooney who scored a penalty and also Lennon who provide an assist.

I've already switched Lennon with Milner before knowing the extent of Fabregas injuries. Seeing already more than 100000 transfer out leave me no choice but to sell him as well to avoid loss of team value in the transfer market. Could be a good thing too as this will make out a lot of team budget to strenghten my defence line-up for coming weeks.

Gameweek 16 my team review

A very wise choice of captain select means I'm assured of good points again this week. Too bad I've put any hope on the disappointing Tottenham. 4pts wasted on making multiple transfer. But defender Scott Dann are on a good return of 6pts while costing only 3.9. I'm so glad to see Hull City and Birmingham both kept a clean sheet, bringing me full 19pts.

Things look pretty good for gameweek 17 too as 8 of my first team players will play at home, which I see it as a significant advantage. I made only one transfer for this time, switching Dunn for Bowyer, the player who contributed the most to Birmingham's 4 successive wins.

So what had you planned for this gameweek? Hope you make the right choice!