Niko’s Supercoach EPL Watchlist | Round 6


<p>GW5 has come and gone, and I had what felt like a shocking week with 80 points, but I climbed the ranks ever so slightly.  </p>



<p>The biggest mistake I made was putting the captain’s armband on <strong>Cole Palmer</strong>, who now looks like he’s also out a while.  </p>



<p>But let’s look forward and not backwards to what trade options we have this weekend.</p>



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<h3 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Buy</strong></h3>



<p><strong>Ryan Gravenberch (£9.1M, Liverpool MID, B/E -8)</strong></p>



<p>The Dutch defensive mid is on a heater right now and the top trade in this week.  </p>



<p>My questions are how often can you keep going with the cash grabs in a limited trade game, and will his form in the front third continue?  </p>



<p>I’m really torn on this one, but 1,754 managers are in no doubt.</p>



<p><strong>Anton Stach (£7.01M, Leeds MID, B/E -7)</strong></p>



<p>What a hit from the free kick.  </p>



<p>You could consider riding the wave with three home games in the next four.  </p>



<p>975 managers are.</p>



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<p><strong>Matty Cash (£6.86M, Aston Villa DEF, B/E -7)</strong></p>



<p>The standout defender option this week, in my opinion.  </p>



<p>Trading into Villa seems bad as they are really struggling, but they have been fine defensively.  </p>



<p>There is also Europa League to monitor, which starts this week, but I think this guy will start most, if not all, league games.</p>



<p><strong>Xavi Simons (£6M, Tottenham MID, B/E 0)</strong></p>



<p>I was chuffed not to go early on him last week and seeing him on the substitutes bench when teams were announced.  </p>



<p>However, what I saw from him in the number 10 role when he came on was very encouraging.  </p>



<p>Hopefully that’s a sign of what’s the come, the fixtures are fantastic and he’s on set pieces.  </p>



<p>It’s a long-term play.</p>



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<p><strong>Antoine Semenyo (£10.55M, Bournemouth FWD, B/E 2)</strong></p>



<p>A dire 0-0 against Newcastle had me questioning my will to live for a moment.  </p>



<p>Bottom line is he just looks unreal, getting good chances, and is on penalties.  </p>



<p>Could see him scoring a big one against Leeds, but you are paying up for that chance.</p>



<p><strong>Tijjani Reijnders (£6.98M, Manchester City MID, B/E 2)</strong></p>



<p>He’s played 90 minutes every match to date, so immune from Pep Roulette, for now.  </p>



<p>With a game against Burnley at home, could this be the opportunity to rest, or beat up on a promoted team?  </p>



<p>I’m not quite sure and am currently on the fence about the trade in, but I expect him to start and do well.</p>



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<p><strong>Moisés Caicedo (£9.68M, Chelsea MID, B/E 3)</strong></p>



<p>He’s the highest scoring midfielder in the game and has played 90 minutes every match so far, including Champions League.</p>



<p><strong>Bruno Fernandes (£11.06M, Manchester United MID, B/E 10)</strong></p>



<p>He’s a quality player who is doing plenty of defensive work and is on penalties.  </p>



<p>Always times his run into the box perfectly too, so no issues recommending the trade in with Brentford and Sunderland up next.</p>



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<h3 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Hold &#8211; Watch</strong></h3>



<p><strong>Enzo Fernández (£10.98M, Chelsea MID, B/E 25)</strong></p>



<p>With the news of Palmer likely out for between 3 to 6 weeks, I would hold in the hope for a spike score.  </p>



<p>There really isn’t anyone in his price bracket or above to target anyway, and now he’s likely back on pens.  </p>



<p>I’d just hold him and even consider the VC.</p>



<p><strong>Marc Cucurella (£8.61M, Chelsea DEF, B/E 21)</strong></p>



<p>It will be a long season where you run out of trades early if you keep selling your keepers.  </p>



<p>Chalk it off to a bad game against Man United, where most things went wrong, and try again.</p>



<p><strong>João Pedro (£11.04M, Chelsea FWD, B/E 18)</strong></p>



<p>Will have a step up again with Palmer out, and he plays his old side at home this week. </p>



<p>Easy hold for mine despite the high breakeven.  </p>



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<p><strong>Jack Grealish (£9.66M, Everton MID, B/E 15)</strong></p>



<p>To be honest, he could almost be a season-long keeper the way he is going.  </p>



<p>I wouldn’t be moving him on before West Ham at home, but 536 people have at the time of writing.</p>



<p><strong>Mohamed Salah (£10.91M, Liverpool FWD, B/E 12)</strong></p>



<p>I think it’s fine to bring him in or watch for one more, as Palace away will not be easy.  </p>



<p>He has shown glimpses of his best and could be ready to explode.  </p>



<p>Fixtures up until the time he leaves for AFCON are good overall, especially between GW12-15 as he looks one of the best captain options during this period – Forest, West Ham, Sunderland, Leeds.</p>



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<h3 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Sell</strong></h3>



<p><strong>Lucas Paquetá (£9.5M, West Ham MID, B/E 21)</strong></p>



<p>Not a bad matchup, but it’s clearly time to cash him in.  </p>



<p>Has made a cool +£4.2M for me.</p>



<p><strong>Cole Palmer (£11.45M, Chelsea MID, B/E 18)</strong></p>



<p>News has broken that he is out injured for multiple weeks.  </p>



<p>With Chelsea’s upcoming fixtures and the fact that he put four past Brighton once, the timing is very annoying.  </p>



<p>I’m trying to see if I can hold him, but his minutes might get managed when he does return, so it seems silly to even consider, but he at least won’t lose any more money.  </p>



<p>There’s no obvious long-term replacement for mine, outside of Bruno who I already own.</p>



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<p><strong>Igor Thiago (£6.36M, Brentford FWD, B/E 10)</strong></p>



<p>Thanks for the +£2.6M, but it’s time to go.  </p>



<p>Man United at home is not scary, but he’s getting subbed early, and he may not even be on penalties. </p>



<p>I would be surprised if this wasn’t his peak price for some time, but his price also won’t fall off a cliff, so holding an extra week is ok.</p>



<p><strong>El Hadji Malick Diouf (£7.77M, West Ham DEF, B/E 6)</strong></p>



<p>His price has soared +£4m, which is fantastic, but it’s come from assists and not clean sheets, so it’s not sustainable IMO.  </p>



<p>You could hold him another week and sell before Arsenal away.</p>



<p><strong>Maxime Estève (£5.12M, Burnley DEF, B/E 0)</strong></p>



<p>Selling someone with this breakeven seems crazy, but a negative score away to Man City would not surprise me in the slightest.  </p>



<p>Man City are pretty good at breaking down the bus defences, especially with the Norwegian Robot in this kind of form.</p>



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<h3 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Current Trade Plans and Captains</strong></h3>



<p><strong>OUT:</strong><strong> </strong>Palmer + Esteve + Paquetá</p>



<p><strong>IN:&nbsp; </strong><strong></strong>Caicedo + Cash + Gravenberch</p>



<p><strong>Bank: </strong><strong></strong>£1.28M</p>



<p><strong>VC:</strong>&nbsp; João Pedro <strong>C:</strong> Erling Haaland</p>


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