Arsenal crushed at Anfield, Chelsea on top

Game-week 25 -

Arsenal suffered a dreadful defeat at Anfield on Saturday when Liverpool scored 5 goals, thanks to Skrtel and Sterling. This defeat puts Arsenal in the second spot behind Chelsea as they won comfortably against Newcastle at Stamford Bridge. Manchester City had a chance to finish at the top spot after this game-week but they could only draw their encounter against Norwich and found themselves 2 points behind league leaders Chelsea. It was a relief for Liverpool when they won against Arsenal as this win might come handy to secure a place in top 4 at the end of the season. Skrtel and Sterling both scored 2 goals each to secure a emphatic win against gunners at Anfield. On the other hand, Chelsea grabbed a fantastic opportunity to overtake Arsenal when they crushed Newcastle 3-0 at Stamford Bridge. Eden Hazard was Chelsea's Hero this game-week as he scored Hat-trick.

Manchester United once again had to settle for point against club which is trying to avoid relegation. They might have lost that match if Carrick and van Persie hadn't scored goals separating just 80 seconds. They lead 2-1 after those goals but Darren Bent scored a late goal to secure a massive point for Fulham at Old Trafford. This draw pushed Manchester United down with a 4 point difference to 6th positioned Everton. It might have bigger if Everton Won or drew against Tottenham this week, but they suffered a narrow defeat (1-0) at White Hart Lane as Adebayor scored only goal of the match.

Game-week 26 -

GW 26 is upon us very quickly, on Tuesday. There is nearly no time to think about Fantasy transfers this week. There is one more test for Arsenal and this time against Manchester United at Emirates stadium. Both teams are going through a very tough period of the season and desperately need to win this match. This match will be very interesting to watch. Chelsea will travel to West Brom this week and will hope to continue their fantastic performance to ensure top spot. Manchester City will entertain Sunderland at Etihad where as Everton will face Crystal Palace. Liverpool are right now safe in top 4 but they should stay alert as Tottenham and Everton are very capable of removing 3-5 points gap. Brendon Rodgers must be hoping for another win as they will take on Fulham away from home. Tottenham must be feeling confidant after a win over Everton. They will face Newcastle away from home.

Fantasy -

This GW was good for my fantasy team. When i wrote my last post i was not sure about armband choice. But before a hour to deadline i saw only one good choice and it was Hazard. And well it really paid off. He scored a hat-trick, earned 3 bonus points and a clean sheet too. Hazard single-handedly (more with his feet though!!) steered my team past 40 and other players contributed just 38 points.

Substitutes for Game-week 25

My team had Skrtel too, but i placed him in substitutes and brought Collins to starting 11. Skrtel scored 15 points this game-week. If i had Skrtel in starting 11, i could have got extra 8 points. But if and buts don't count in fantasy. Still, i am happy with my captain's performance. Suarez and Rooney might have disappointed many owners. Yaya and Ozil too couldn't get much points. My team saw nearly 100k rise in rank thanks to Captaincy decision.

Here's my team's link. 2 free transfers are available to me but i will wait until tomorrow for a decision. I am thinking about replacing Ozil with Gerrard or Lallana and will save 1 transfer.
There are now 2 members competing for armband in my team. Hazard as Chelsea will play against West Brom and Suarez as Liverpool will play against Fulham. I will decide captain in last hour. I hop Rooney and Yata do well in this game-week and earn me good points.

Fantasy Advantage -

Suarez, Sturridge, Gerrard(vs Fulham),
Yaya, Silva, Hart (Vs Sunderland),
Hazard, Terry, Cech (vs West Brom),
Coleman, Mirallas, Howard (Vs C. Palace).

Podolski double help Gunners

Fulham 1 - 3 Arsenal

It was a very important game from the viewpoint of Gunners. They could have easily lost or settled for a draw after a disgraceful defeat against Aston Villa. But experienced Arsene Wenger exactly knew what he had to do. He rested Jack Wilshere and included Lucas Podolski in the line-up who scored 2 goals to hand first win for Arsenal in this season.

On the other side Fulham were confident after their win against Sunderland, but they were easily beaten in all parts of the game by determined Gunners. Fulham manager, Martin Jol, made three changes in the team from their win at Sunderland by handing debut to Scott Parker and including David Stockdale and John Arne Riise. Arsenal were forced to make 2 more changes because of suspended Laurent koscielny and injured Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain. Wenger selected Carl Jenkinson and Santi Cazorla in place of them.

First goal of the match came from Olivier Giroud in the 14th minute. Gunners doubled their lead in the 41st minute when Lucas Podolski scored with the left foot. Only Taarabt looked promising in the first half from Fulham. In the second half Arsenal looked very dangerous but they managed to score only 1 goal in the later part of the game. It was again Lucas Podolski, who cashed in after Santi Cazorla provided fast break. The only consolation goal for Fulham came from substitute Darren Bent in the 77th minute and after 90 minutes game settled on Fulham 1 Arsenal 3.

Fantasy PL

From Fantasy Football point of view, this was a dream gameweek for those who had Podolski in their team after his price fall in the 1st gameweek. Managers who own Cazorla must be relieved after 10m midfielder was able to gain assist after barren gameweek 1.

Who to Pick - 

After 2 goals from Lucas Podolski, he will definately fit in the plans of Wenger and if you can make room for 8.4m from somewhere then you should look to include him. 

Olivier Giroud - He has score 16 from 2 Games and importantly he gained 4 bonus points which are crucial. But one thing to worry about here before picking Giroud is that he costs more than Podolski.

Santi Cazorla - If you got 10m, Cazorla is wise choice. He has not impressed many in these two gameweek until now but he is unable to stop if founds his rythm. So, if you are looking for a star midfielder he is the one you should choose.

Darren Bent  - If you are looking for forward with a low price and high gain, then Bent is perfect fit for you team. He just played 30 minutes in this season and already scored a goal and gained a bonus point. Martil Jol will definately to bring him into starting line-up.

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