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In this episode of Red Red Blue, hosts Dan and Andrew Adams delve into the upcoming Premier League matches, analyzing team performances, player selections, and strategies for fantasy football. They discuss Nottingham Forest's impressive run, Bournemouth's unexpected success, and the implications of Liverpool's double game week. The conversation also covers Newcastle's fixtures, Arsenal's injury woes, and Manchester City's current form, providing insights and predictions for each match. In this episode, Dan and Andrew delve into the intricacies of fantasy football, analyzing player performances, discussing match predictions, and sharing insights on their fantasy league standings. They explore key players from various teams, including Chelsea, Crystal Palace, Brentford, Spurs, Aston Villa, and Fulham, while also debating the merits of different fantasy picks. The conversation culminates in a review of their league standings and strategies moving forward, emphasizing the importance of player form and upcoming fixtures.

takeaways

• Nottingham Forest has shown a strong performance with multiple wins.
• Bournemouth is performing better than expected, but player selection is tricky.
• Liverpool's double game week requires strategic player choices.
• Newcastle's fixtures look favorable, making them a team to watch.
• Arsenal's injury issues may impact their performance against Wolves.
• Manchester City players, especially Phil Ford, are crucial for fantasy teams.
• Player rotation in Liverpool could affect point totals during double game weeks.
• Bournemouth's upcoming matches present opportunities for fantasy managers.
• Isaac and Gordon are solid picks despite Newcastle's tough fixtures.
• GACPO's popularity may not be justified given Liverpool's player rotation. Phil Ford is a big differential with less than 10% ownership.
• Chelsea players, apart from Palmer, are not worth considering.
• Crystal Palace's Eze and Brentford's Ibuemo are standout players.
• Mateta's recent form is misleading; he relies on deflections.
• Aston Villa's upcoming fixtures present good opportunities for points.
• Fulham vs United could be a challenging match for United.
• Triple Captain Salah is a common strategy for the upcoming gameweek.
• The importance of player form in fantasy football cannot be overstated.
• League standings can shift quickly based on player performance.
• Strategizing transfers is crucial for maintaining league position.

Sound Bites

• "Genuinely exciting one."
• "He's a shit Darwin Nunes."
• "It's a stupid idea."
• "I think everyone's doing that."

Chapters

00:00
Introduction and Match Previews

03:07
Analyzing Nottingham Forest's Performance

06:00
Bournemouth's Sneaky Success

09:00
Liverpool's Double Game Week Strategy

12:01
Newcastle's Fixture Outlook

14:55
Arsenal vs Wolves Predictions

17:59
Manchester City vs Chelsea Insights

18:06
Crystal Palace vs Brentford: Key Players

20:54
Spurs vs Leicester: Team Dynamics and Predictions

24:17
Aston Villa vs West Ham: Player Insights

25:10
Fulham vs United: Match Predictions

27:34
Fantasy League Standings and Strategies