Niko’s Supercoach EPL Watchlist | Round 13


<p>I almost had decision paralysis trying to work out what to do with the money invested in Gabriel last week.  </p>



<p>I made a last-minute call to use all three available trades to me, and I didn’t even do the trade I planned in last week’s article.  </p>



<p>Gabriel, Petrovic, and Outtara made way for Raya, Rice (C), and Tarkowski.  </p>



<p>In the end, I scored a respectable 108, which takes me to rank #726 overall, so happy enough, but I did flirt with Munoz VC, which is disappointing.  </p>



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<p>I’m also comfortable with the Arsenal investment for the future, as it took a worldie to wipe the clean sheet, and they look incredibly solid all-round.</p>



<p>From here on, you’ll see me concentrate very heavily on fixtures and flipping premiums based on that, not money lost or gained.  </p>



<p>I’m happy with my side and consider it a full premium, no matter what the price next to their name is.</p>



<p>A crazy time is ahead with the festive season, and lockouts are coming thick and fast.  Be ready!</p>



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



<p><strong>Harvey&nbsp;Barnes (£6.90M, Newcastle MID, B/E -23)</strong></p>



<p>He did catch my eye at close to bargain basement last week, and he bangs in 28 points.  </p>



<p>The main appeal was Gordon being out, but he’s back now, and I expect rotation to occur between him, Olanga, Murphy, and Willock.</p>



<p><strong>Eberechi&nbsp;Eze (£11.27M, Arsenal MID, B/E -13)</strong></p>



<p>If you need a MID and it fits your budget constraints, sure, go for it.  </p>



<p>I don’t, so I’ll be letting him go, especially since you don’t get last week’s points, and Ødegaard is not far off returning.</p>



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<p><strong>Rúben&nbsp;Dias (£9.31M, Manchester City DEF, B/E -3)</strong></p>



<p>He seems nailed and, as we saw on the weekend, can score.  </p>



<p>I’m still not overly sold on City outside of Haaland, but the fixtures are there to turn things around quickly.</p>



<p><strong>James Tarkowski (£8.03M, Everton DEF, B/E -2)</strong></p>



<p>I feel like we are starting to see the second-half season resurgence from the Toffees a tad earlier than normal.  </p>



<p>Liked what I saw on the weekend and expect them to start cleaning more often.</p>



<p>I’m happy with the captain who won’t get rotated and is a goal risk from set pieces.</p>



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<p><strong>Morgan&nbsp;Rogers (£6,170,000, Aston Villa FWD, B/E -1)</strong></p>



<p>Still has a minus score in his three-week cycle, so if he goes big again against Wolves (why not), he would become a valuable cash play.  </p>



<p>Considering him as a replacement for João Pedro.</p>



<p><strong>Jérémy&nbsp;Doku (£8.60M, Manchester City FWD, B/E -1)</strong></p>



<p>Leeds at home and we’ll see the teams before the first lockout.  </p>



<p>If he’s in the starting XI, he becomes another serious option to replace João Pedro.  </p>



<p>City, coming off two losses in a row, could do anything in this fixture.</p>



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<p><strong>Daniel Muñoz (£12.16M, Crystal Palace DEF, B/E 2)</strong></p>



<p>Quickly becoming a must-have player, and as previously mentioned, he’s playing basically as a winger.  </p>



<p>Goals and assists should continue, with the odd clean sheet.  </p>



<p>Perfect recipe.</p>



<p><strong>Kevin&nbsp;Schade (£7.81M, Brentford&nbsp;FWD, B/E 7)</strong></p>



<p>If you cannot afford Thiago (I can’t), I’d be considering this guy due to this week’s home fixture with Burnley.  </p>



<p>You can also bench away to Arsenal and play him against Tottenham, Leeds, and Wolves.</p>



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<p><strong>Yankuba&nbsp;Minteh (£10.72M, Brighton MID, B/E 10)</strong></p>



<p>Just continue to do the business.  </p>



<p>Six double-figure scores in twelve and no Europe rotations or AFCON to think about since Gambia missed out.</p>



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



<p><strong>Murillo (£7.48M, Nottingham Forest&nbsp;DEF, B/E -14)</strong></p>



<p>Some massive scores from the whole Forest defence with their huge win over Liverpool (seriously, what the bloody hell is going on over there).  </p>



<p>I’m not sure if I would expect those scores again, but they are starting to trend in the right direction as a team.  </p>



<p>Not buying, same goes for any teammate.</p>



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<p><strong>Callum&nbsp;Wilson (£6.62M, West Ham FWD, B/E -12)</strong></p>



<p>I’m starting to think Liverpool is a green fixture…  but I’ll opt to keep and start Bowen over him.  </p>



<p>Condensed fixtures and Callum Wilson don’t really go well together.</p>



<p><strong>Yéremy&nbsp;Pino (£4.18M, Crystal Palace FWD, B/E -4)</strong></p>



<p>Not really considering due to the minutes risk and the fact he did ultra well against Wolves, who are the bottom side.</p>



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<p><strong>Jurriën&nbsp;Timber (£9.64M, Arsenal DEF, B/E 13)</strong></p>



<p>He looks to be the main man replacing Gabriel and should continue to score very well.  </p>



<p>I’d hold off until after Chelsea, though.</p>



<p><strong>Moisés&nbsp;Caicedo (£8.90M, Chelsea MID, B/E 3)</strong></p>



<p>I feel like he’s had his rest and would hold at this point with a low breakeven and Leeds after Arsenal.  </p>



<p>Rotation is always going to be an issue at Chelsea, but I doubt he’s been dropped or anything.</p>



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



<p><strong>Reece&nbsp;James (£9.83M, Chelsea DEF, B/E 25)</strong></p>



<p>I spoke early about Callum Wilson and condensed fixtures, the same applies here.  Sell.</p>



<p><strong>Casemiro (£9.88M, Manchester United MID, B/E 24)</strong></p>



<p>The cash play has ended, as has United’s form perhaps.  </p>



<p>Perfect time to sell.</p>



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<p><strong>Diego&nbsp;Gómez (£9.95M, Brighton MID, B/E 17)</strong></p>



<p>Disappointing negative score for owners this week, and now firmly on the chopping block.  </p>



<p>He’s at a price where you could/should bring in a long-term player i.e., his teammate Mintah.</p>



<p><strong>João&nbsp;Pedro (£8.75M, Chelsea FWD, B/E 11)</strong></p>



<p>I’ve had enough of watching him swan around and do sweet fa.  </p>



<p>I’m very happy to hold Enzo and Cucurella over him for the Leeds fixture.</p>



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



<p><strong>OUT:</strong><strong> </strong><strong></strong>João&nbsp;Pedro</p>



<p><strong>IN:&nbsp; </strong><strong></strong><strong> </strong>Morgan Rogers</p>



<p><strong>Bank: </strong><strong></strong><strong> </strong><strong></strong>£2.62M</p>



<p><strong>Trades:</strong><strong> </strong>22 and 2 boosts</p>



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



<p><strong>C:</strong> Daniel&nbsp;Muñoz</p>


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