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Sky Sports Focus – Fantasy Football Scout League Details

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As we mentioned yesterday, the Sky Sports Fantasy Football game is now up and running ahead of the 2015/16 campaign.

After winning top spot in the League of Leagues for the past three seasons, we’re looking to defend our crown once again and hope to make it four times running this year.

For those playing the Sky Sports game, we’ve set up an official Fantasy Football Scout league – the name is FFScout and the pin number to join is 8009000.

Last season, we handed over a cool £1,000 to the Fantasy manager who finished at the summit of the Scout league and hope to offer prizes once again this year – which should be incentive enough to assemble a team and get involved.

Over the next few days, we’ll be rolling out Player Price List analysis articles, breaking down the options position by position and offering insight into each player’s potential.

Once the season gets underway, we’ll be bringing you hints and tips in our weekly Friday afternoon “Sky Sports Focus” articles, analysing the market trends and looking at transfer tactics for the Gameweek ahead.

Our regular contributor d1sable will again be at the helm to offer his expert advice – he’ll be looking for yet another top 100 finish after a storming end to the previous campaign.

We’ve set up a new community article to exclusively deal with Sky Sports Fantasy teams. Those looking to get involved with the discussion should click this link.

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  1. Rupert The Horse
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    8 years, 10 months ago

    Any reason Cech isn't playing?

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    1. Grumpy Camel
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 10 months ago

      saw him make a great double save in training yesterday so not injured

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    2. Quinny___
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 10 months ago

      He wore blue shorts on holidays

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  2. Kings of Lyon ★
    • 13 Years
    8 years, 10 months ago

    I see a lot teams without Aguero and no easy move to get him in, what are your plans if he's back for GW1 or even GW2?

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    1. Rupert The Horse
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 10 months ago

      I am holding out for GW 4 regardless, unless his price shoots up.

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      1. FPL Blow-In
        • 11 Years
        8 years, 10 months ago

        Yeah this is my plan. Thinking of an early WC gw 4 but may hold until the second Int break

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        1. Rupert The Horse
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 11 Years
          8 years, 10 months ago

          That is my conundrum. I always use it on the international break but I want 3 City player from GW4.

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          1. Ruth_NZ
            • 9 Years
            8 years, 10 months ago

            That's only 1 GW before the international break. Is it so crucial for one GW as long as you have Aguero?

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            1. Rupert The Horse
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 11 Years
              8 years, 10 months ago

              I just like having it so I can ponder and tinker for 2 weeks as the transfer window closes.

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      2. Birds of Prey
        • 10 Years
        8 years, 10 months ago

        gw4 and Rooney> Kun

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    2. Qubit
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 10 months ago

      Well all i can say is that my team will either feature Aguero in GW1 or money in the bank to upgrade whoever is keeping his place in my team warm. Anyone who isn't is nuts!

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      1. Kings of Lyon ★
        • 13 Years
        8 years, 10 months ago

        +1

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        1. Theatre_Of_Screams
          • 9 Years
          8 years, 10 months ago

          +2. Starting with Costa with MITB to upgrade to Kun as soon as he starts playing.

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      2. Quinny___
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 10 months ago

        Yep. Anyone who is crazy enough to go without one of the worlds best goal scorers for any length of time is nuts

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    3. The Nuttman
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 10 months ago

      I have 3.5 itb to get Aguero and Sanchez in when the are available.

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  3. Judas
    • 11 Years
    8 years, 10 months ago

    Ouch, West Ham's fixtures in first 9 include LEI, BOU, NEW, NOR, sun, cpa.

    Cresswell essential? Those home game as insane

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    1. Rupert The Horse
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 10 months ago

      Great rotation prospects too.

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      1. FISSH
        • 11 Years
        8 years, 10 months ago

        West Ham and Villa?

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        1. Rupert The Horse
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 11 Years
          8 years, 10 months ago

          I like that one in particular.

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    2. Qubit
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 10 months ago

      Yes, I will be highly annoyed if they sign a new Striker, Sakho was pretty much the first name on my teamsheet.

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    3. JK - Cønt ⭐
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 10 months ago

      Not essential but he'd be nice

      problem with Cresswell is his price

      I'd want him to play every week for that price and the away fixtures are terrible

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      1. Judas
        • 11 Years
        8 years, 10 months ago

        fair point about the away fixtures

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        1. JK - Cønt ⭐
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 12 Years
          8 years, 10 months ago

          I;m considering Jenks or Ogbonna instead but right now I've gone for Darmian as a play every week rather than trying to rotate

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      2. Theatre_Of_Screams
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 10 months ago

        Are Cresswell, Jenkinson, Reid and Ogbonna nailed on?

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    4. The Light Knight
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 10 months ago

      Not on set pieces anymore with Payet. Rotate great with Bournemouth or Villa for the first 6

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    5. Bolivian Seaman
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 10 months ago

      I want to see how they play first. They have assembled a good team, just want to see if they can gel and all pass straight to Sakho 😉

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  4. Zizoulicious
    • 8 Years
    8 years, 10 months ago

    Southampton central defense, will it be fonte and yoshida?

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    1. Quinny___
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 10 months ago

      As it stands, general idea is soton will buy a new CB

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      1. Zizoulicious
        • 8 Years
        8 years, 10 months ago

        So cedric seems a good shout?

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        1. Quinny___
          • 9 Years
          8 years, 10 months ago

          Yeah Fonte and cedric are the only two who look likely to start. Could be martina or targett at LB we dont no

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  5. 1892
    • 8 Years
    8 years, 10 months ago

    That arsenal kit though, bloody lovely

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    1. The Nuttman
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 10 months ago

      They are usually a delight to behold.

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  6. Pochettino
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 10 months ago

    For those looking at Depay, Payet, Wijnaldum, Firmino, Ayew etc. All of which had strong records in their respective leagues.

    Just a gentle reminder:

    Remy Cabella; 37 games, 14 goals and 7 assists in 2013/14

    Then for Newcastle; 31 games, 1 goal and 2 assists in 2014/15

    And let's not even mention Jozy Altidore from the 2013/14 season.

    Some just don't cut the mustard. So, who will flop and who will not?

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    1. Ryan
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 10 months ago

      Depends on the league they come from and the team they join

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    2. Quinny___
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 10 months ago

      Well the fact Liverpool and United should be controlling the games a little more and have better players on the team you would think it helps depay and firmino out. Wijnaldum and payet on the under hand could struggle on the back foot

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      1. Pochettino
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        8 years, 10 months ago

        This is it. All depends on the team, and how they are playing.

        But in some cases, particularly strikers like an Altidore, who managed 23 goals in the Eredivisie, the same year Bony managed 30 odd. Both went to teams that were hoping for a "mid-table" finish, and the contrast was vast. 1 goal for Jozy and 16 for Wilfried

        So, that also disproves that the team is the be all and end all.

        Lesson is, be careful picking the new "stars" of the prem.

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        1. Ryan
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • Has Moderation Rights
          • 12 Years
          8 years, 10 months ago

          Age and potential has to come into the equation. Younger players are more likely to improve the following season. Then there are adjustment factors like language, culture etc. Then also competition within the squad can also be a limiting factor.

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    3. FPL Blow-In
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 10 months ago

      Honestly I can see all of who you mentioned doing well. Ayew of those will be the flop if I had to choose

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    4. Zizoulicious
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 10 months ago

      Good point. Am not sure whether to go for depay over walcott, but will see how he settles in first month or so

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    5. pompeyfan
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 10 months ago

      Depay, Payet, Wijnaldum & Firmino all play at a higher level with the Netherlands, France, The Netherlands & Brazil respectively. Not a guarantee - but they're certainly all of a higher standard than Cabella & Altidore.

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    6. Jay Jay Okocha
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 10 months ago

      Firmino performed in an equally tough league. Not a concern there

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    7. Bolivian Seaman
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 10 months ago

      Suarez flopped the first year, Bale was a one trick pony. I think Cabella still has something to give, but yes there are many first season flops

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  7. FPL Blow-In
    • 11 Years
    8 years, 10 months ago

    So I was all set on Courtouis, Clyne and Jrod but have now changed it to Schmeichel, Ivan and Sakho.
    Feel like Courtois will get little save points and Che have the best attacking defenders in the league. ..

    looking like

    Schmeichel, Hennesy
    Ivan, Kos, Darmian, Bassong, Targett
    Ozil, Firmino, Mata / Depay, Cabaye, Anya
    Costa, Rooney, Sakho

    I like the balance what do you think?

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    1. Judas
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 10 months ago

      too many punts and new players imo. alot spent on defence

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      1. FPL Blow-In
        • 11 Years
        8 years, 10 months ago

        Yeah I have quite a bit in the defence. Other than Firmino I don't see too many punts though (if I choose Mata over Depay). Thanks for input!

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    2. gaurava1216
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 10 months ago

      Ivan to azpi save 1m
      Kos to mers save 500k
      cabaye to 8.5m with savings from above
      firmino I d wait a little and see how he slots in

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      1. FPL Blow-In
        • 11 Years
        8 years, 10 months ago

        Azpi has Luis lurking. Mert may well be rotated too and I suspect Arsenal will buy another CB. Food for thought thanks

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  8. Tomeister
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 10 months ago

    Having watching lukaku miss chance after chance against Stoke, it's safe to say he won't be gracing my team this season...

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    1. FISSH
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 10 months ago

      Smart move.

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    2. Demí
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 10 months ago

      I wasn't watching the game, but apparently they were half chances

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      1. Nickofoz
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 10 months ago

        Are you no longer a mod, Demi?

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        1. Demí
          • 13 Years
          8 years, 10 months ago

          Never was

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          1. The Nuttman
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 12 Years
            8 years, 10 months ago

            It was a just a dream then.

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    3. Ryan
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 10 months ago

      He never should have left Chelsea. Would be a handy understudy to Costa

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    4. pompeyfan
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 10 months ago

      Great idea to make your selection decisions based on the 1st game of pre-season.

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      1. The Light Knight
        • 12 Years
        8 years, 10 months ago

        What are you supposed to base it on then? Price? Fixtures? Previous form? More than 1 match of preseason? Wind your neck in, Pompeyfan

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        1. pompeyfan
          • 14 Years
          8 years, 10 months ago

          🙂

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      2. Tomeister
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 10 months ago

        Well that and previous form...

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    5. Bolivian Seaman
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 10 months ago

      He's still stubbornly in my team. There is a lot of upside. Just blind faith really.

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      1. Ryan
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 12 Years
        8 years, 10 months ago

        A lot of upside? Blind faith indeed.

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  9. PC ALLSTARS
    • 11 Years
    8 years, 10 months ago

    Hey guys what do u think?!

    Schmeichel

    Ivan, Richards, Ward,

    Sterling, Haz, Cabaye, Theo,

    Deeney, Roon, Costa,

    Subs, Hennessey, Smith, Saylor, Surman,

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    1. FISSH
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 10 months ago

      great team, bench/defence is a bit on the weak side.

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      1. PC ALLSTARS
        • 11 Years
        8 years, 10 months ago

        Cheers! Might have a re think on my defence!

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    2. FPL Blow-In
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 10 months ago

      Saylor will he play? Walcott is a rotation risk after gw 2 unless he starts up front ahead of Giroud. Sterling is interesting. I like it

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      1. PC ALLSTARS
        • 11 Years
        8 years, 10 months ago

        Cheers!

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  10. Malkmus
    • 12 Years
    8 years, 10 months ago

    A'noon all,

    Any thoughts on this little lot?

    Panti / Myhill,

    Azpil - PVA - Darmian - Micah - Saylor

    Haz - Hendo - Rambo - Herrera - Wanyama

    Roon - Costa - Deeney

    In GW4 doing Costa to Aguero and Herrera to Hoolahan

    Cheers!

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    1. Grumpy Camel
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 10 months ago

      that is 4 defensive mids, maybe a little much. Hoolahan isn't likely to hold his spot i think.

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      1. Malkmus
        • 12 Years
        8 years, 10 months ago

        OK thanks, interesting point. 7m for Hendo seems great value especially with pens. I thought Hoolahan was nailed and on pens so will change that if not the case

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        1. POLSKA GOLA
          • 10 Years
          8 years, 10 months ago

          Herrera is a bit of a punt. I had a look at Hoolahan myself but he's not nailed. I read he should play easy home games though so he's one to watch if Norwich have an easy run later in the season.

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  11. rozzo
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 10 months ago

    The first name on my team sheet this season is Theo Walcott and after his hat trick at the end of last season am surprised people are so cautious.

    He averages a goal or an assist every 88 minutes.

    The charity shield will be interesting to see where he plays and whilst Arsenal do have a lot of good attacking options are people expecting him to be playing one week and on the bench the next?

    I thought he was being eased back in after his nasty injury. He has always been first choice when fit before hasnt he?

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    1. Kings of Lyon ★
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 10 months ago

      He could easily spend a lot of time on the bench though

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    2. FISSH
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 10 months ago

      only reason people are considering him is because Sanchez misses the start of the season.

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      1. Malkmus
        • 12 Years
        8 years, 10 months ago

        This. So which position do people think rambo will play most this season?

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    3. Doolittle
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 10 months ago

      He was first choice before Sanchez joined. Now, can you be certain he'll start? Hypothetically:

      Coquelin-Cazorla
      Ramsey-Ozil-Sanchez
      Giroud

      Who drops out there? That's before considering Wilshere/Ox et al.

      He'll almost certainly start while Sanchez is out, but there won't be any certainty around his place in the long-term.

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      1. Malkmus
        • 12 Years
        8 years, 10 months ago

        I think you've just answered my question above. I'm tempted by ramsey as the safe option at the mo

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        1. Doolittle
          • 11 Years
          8 years, 10 months ago

          I wouldn't deem any of them safe at the moment, except maybe Ozil. Ramsey could easily play where Cazorla is there, with Theo on the wing, or Theo could replace Ramsey - it's very difficult to say at the moment.

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      2. Quinny___
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 10 months ago

        This. Walcott is a transfer waiting to happen, probably wont even make it to GW2 !!

        Those who think he play as a striker instead of Giroud are living on cloud9

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    4. Grumpy Camel
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 10 months ago

      ramsey in my arsenal pick for now. watching theo closely through the preseason though

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    5. MJonno_79
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 10 months ago

      Im with you. Walcott upfront could be great

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      1. Ryan
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 12 Years
        8 years, 10 months ago

        Except Giroud plays up front and is a far better striker

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    6. Boris Bodega
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 10 months ago

      I think he will start and there are several reasons why.

      Pre injury he was being played up front or on the wing. Post injury it took him quite a while to get back to any sort of game fitness.

      Arsenal lost to Swansea, drew with Utd and then again to Sunderland with Giroud upfront. In all three games Arsenal found it hard to stretch the defence. Next game was against clean sheet wonders West Brom, Walcott played up front and demolished there defence, 4 - 1, scoring a hat trick.

      FA Cup, Walcott up front again demolished there defence ad was unlucky not to score more than once.

      Wenger himself said that Walcott is entering the golden age of his career, the age of 26.
      Whereas Walcott's finishing for years was suspect, he is now clinical and offers the gunners a different dimension up front.

      Theo has just become a better option up front than Giroud.

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  12. Will - Fantasy Football Hub
    • 12 Years
    8 years, 10 months ago

    Current conundrum:

    A. Ivan Ritchie Benteke or
    B. Aspi Silva Wilson ?

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    1. Kings of Lyon ★
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 10 months ago

      A imo

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    2. FISSH
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 10 months ago

      A

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    3. Shipstontrev
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 10 months ago

      A to start with

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    4. MJonno_79
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 10 months ago

      B for me (and not just to be different)

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  13. shanebuckz
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 10 months ago

    Anybody think Aaron's from Newcastle could be a good pick looked lively when I watched him last year and is similar to wingers mecharen brought to Derby?

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    1. 1892
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 10 months ago

      Hopefully he plays he looks a fantastic player

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    2. FISSH
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 10 months ago

      Mecharen lol

      Seriously though, I think hes alright for a cheapie but I don't want to go anywhere near Newcastle

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    3. Grumpy Camel
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 10 months ago

      great to watch but young and looks a little injury prone so far. As a fifth mid you really want someone that is always out there. Could be a great pick in time to come though. Could easily have a breakout year and finish at 6.5m

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    4. Qubit
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 10 months ago

      If he gets the time, then very much so yes! He got injured last year. For 5m he could easily be one of the bargains of the season. Has a very good eye for goal from what ive seen.

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  14. Grumpy Camel
    • 11 Years
    8 years, 10 months ago

    Any chance of an early RMT?

    Schmi/Sporoni
    Ivan ward oshae richards morgan
    hazard ramsey silva cabaye 4.5
    wilson rooney giroud

    where to start the tinkering?

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    1. MJonno_79
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 10 months ago

      not sure about Giroud. I expect Walcott to get some time upfront.

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      1. Grumpy Camel
        • 11 Years
        8 years, 10 months ago

        fair call, lukaku the other option and pocket 1.0m. Could upgrade a defender i guess.

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  15. JK - Cønt ⭐
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    8 years, 10 months ago

    trying to budget for Kun without 2 big strikers is hard

    If I dump Costa and try to squeeze in Hazard and Silva/Sterling then I'll end up having to dump one of them GW4 anyway to free up the cash to get from Rooney to Kun

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  16. J1F
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 10 months ago

    Latest draft, what do people think?:

    Adrian Boruc || These 2 rotate nicely until WC
    Ivan Williams || These 2 are bread and butter play every week
    Morgan Shawcross Martin || These 3 rotate cheaply

    Ritchie Schweinie Henderson Hazard || Hoping to get assists off of the German as he is 1.5m cheaper than Depay

    Sakho Kun Giroud || Fingers are crossed that Kun is fit for GW1, is Giroud nailed on?

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    1. J1F
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 10 months ago

      5th mid is Wanyama porbably never play him unless he is auto subbed in

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    2. Birds of Prey
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 10 months ago

      don't touch the back
      wait on MU and I don't get Ritchie, but you're not alone there
      wait on Kun > Kane or Costa. IMO GL

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      1. J1F
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 10 months ago

        Thanks, hope Kun start his season on GW1, that way I wont have to tackle his big price tag when I play WC

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    3. FPL Blow-In
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 10 months ago

      Monitor Giroud he should be but Walcott could possibly play up front. I imagine they will sign a striker too. Chadli is a better option to Schweini imo at that price.

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  17. applebonkers
    • Has Moderation Rights
    • 14 Years
    8 years, 10 months ago

    you are a premier league manager with puncheon and cabaye in your team. is it not incredibly obvious who plays further forward

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    1. FPL Blow-In
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 10 months ago

      Yeah Puncheon obviously

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    2. Doolittle
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 10 months ago

      It's not just about who plays further forward though, Fabregas plays further back than Oscar and Willian. Not saying Cabaye's the better option, just that it's simplistic to reduce it to who plays further forward.

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    3. The Light Knight
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 10 months ago

      Murray?

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    4. The Nuttman
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 10 months ago

      Puncheon on the wing, Cabaye in behind the striker?

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      1. Birds of Prey
        • 10 Years
        8 years, 10 months ago

        Cabaye doesn't play the hole.

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        1. The Nuttman
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 12 Years
          8 years, 10 months ago

          He has for Pardew at Newcastle.

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        2. Grumpy Camel
          • 11 Years
          8 years, 10 months ago

          still gets forward though. very fit and likes attacking.

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      2. YoungPretender
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 10 months ago

        That means dropping Bolasie or Zaha

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        1. The Nuttman
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 12 Years
          8 years, 10 months ago

          Rotation, Zaha is not always on it, some rotation could do him good.

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    5. Ruth_NZ
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 10 months ago

      Ummm... loaded question anyone?

      Pardew is the manager we need to be concerned with. And when he had Cabaye at Newcastle he moved him to #10, built a team around him and they finished 5th and then 10th. Don't think he'll do the same again?

      Either it's a 4-1-4-1 or Bolasie moves wide and Zaha loses his place. Cabaye will play in and around #10 unless Pardew is much more flexible than I give him credit for.

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      1. The Nuttman
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        8 years, 10 months ago

        As per my comments above, yes I do think this could happen.

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    6. Twisted Saltergater
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 10 months ago

      Cabaye will venture forward when Puncheon is off answering the call of nature

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  18. MJonno_79
    • 12 Years
    8 years, 10 months ago

    Starting to get settled on my squad although I expect to do some tinkering between now and the start of the season. What do you think ?

    Ruddy, Rudd

    Azpilcueta, Jagielka, Morgan, Parades,Francis

    Hazard, Silva, Walcott, Anya, Puncheon

    Rooney, Kane, Wilson

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    1. J1F
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 10 months ago

      Jag has some nasty fixtures

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      1. MJonno_79
        • 12 Years
        8 years, 10 months ago

        Very good point. Especially as Everton are traditionally slow starters.

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    2. Birds of Prey
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 10 months ago

      Cab you give an argument to justify two NOR keepers?

      Parades Francis> Williams Targett

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      1. MJonno_79
        • 12 Years
        8 years, 10 months ago

        I have had enough of swapping between goalkeepers and finding the one on the bench always scores better. One less sub to think about.

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  19. Rupert The Horse
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    8 years, 10 months ago

    Got something for you Doolittle, unless you already have it.

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    1. Doolittle
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 10 months ago

      I'm slightly scared...

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      1. Rupert The Horse
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        8 years, 10 months ago

        Ha, do you have SKY go?

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        1. Doolittle
          • 11 Years
          8 years, 10 months ago

          Sadly I don't.

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          1. Rupert The Horse
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 11 Years
            8 years, 10 months ago

            Want it? Shall I tweet you?

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            1. Doolittle
              • 11 Years
              8 years, 10 months ago

              Eh? Yes please!

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              1. Rupert The Horse
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                • 11 Years
                8 years, 10 months ago

                Tweeted.

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      2. The Nuttman
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        8 years, 10 months ago

        😆

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  20. Djmc119
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 10 months ago

    Hi folks

    I've been doing some analysis based on 'minutes played per point earnt' on last season's stats; the lower the minutes per point figure, the better the performance - obviously. It's thrown up some really interesting stats - such as this:

    Pos Name Price Price Bracket Mins Pts MPP
    Mid Silva 10 Premium 2646 191 13.85
    Mid Sanchez 11 Premium 2944 207 14.22
    Mid Hazard 11.5 Premium 3373 233 14.48

    The prices shown are this season's in case of any confusion.

    Clearly what this shows is that when Silva is fit, he's been scoring FPL points at a more frequent rate than both Sanchez and Hazard. A potential bargain given the prices attached to each this year...

    We can do a similar analysis of some lesser priced midfielders to assess potential value:

    Pos Name Price Price Bracket Mins Pts MPP
    Mid Adam 6 Middle 1511 97 15.58
    Mid Sigurdsson 7.5 Upper Middle 2682 154 17.42
    Mid Henderson 7 Middle 3256 162 20.10
    Mid Milner 7 Middle 1749 107 16.35

    Again, this shows that when selected, Charlie Adam is a very reliable FPL point scorer. More so than the more steeply priced Sigurdsson, Henderson and Milner - selection does of course need to be considered.

    Another point which has been discussed in recent posts I've seen is the Henderson vs Milner debate; Yes Henderson scored well last season but he also played a lot of minutes. The above stats show that, should Milner replicate his performance last season with a more regular starting berth at Liverpool there's every indication that he could out score his new colleague.

    Of course, there are various things to consider such as selection and injury prone-ness but hopefully this provokes some thought.

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    1. Djmc119
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 10 months ago

      Darn it, spacing has failed me.

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    2. FISSH
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 10 months ago

      Adam is currently in my team. But I hate Charlie Adam

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    3. Grumpy Camel
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 10 months ago

      great analysis, i think milner could be a decent pick, a genuine grinder of points

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  21. Cesc, Drogs & Rock and …
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 10 months ago

    Afternoon, all. Would appreciate comments on the below - have tried to include my reasoning (if there is any!). Have laid out the players I'll most likely start with, week in and week out, for the first 8 or so weeks (barring injuries/suspensions/massive form changes):

    Stecklenburg (Myhill)

    Ivanovic | Lescott | Morgan (Mings, Prodl)

    Henderson | Yaya | Haz | Ramsey (Anya)

    Rooney | Benteke | Wilson

    GKs: despite the threat of one/both being replaced in December and October respectively, I think the fixtures between GW1 and then warrant inclusion of both - can always swap one out when I play my wildcard, or build in a FT buffer.

    DEFs: CHE and WBA defenders are the most likely sources for CSs, and I also have WBA DEF cover if/when I have to replace Myhill with another 4.5 (probably Guzan). The other three offer funds elsewhere, as well as a possible source of points (although, Prodl is a shot in the dark as I don't know much about him).

    MIDs: Haz I view as necessary; I keep swapping between Ramsey/Ozil/Caz and have gone with my gut (for now) as I've not seen a convincing case for any of them. Henderson looks great value. I have Yaya ‘cos he'll be on pens(?) with Aguero out and I can’t afford Silva. Anya is a total shot in the dark and looks the most attacking of the 4.5s available - not sure he'll even start, thought?

    FWDs: Rooney back up front (as it stands, transfer wise) = nuff said, Benteke is Benteke and could move to Liverpool, and Wilson is a cheap yet hopefully surprisingly effective third choice; I also picked him over Deeney because of the fixtures - find it difficult to assess form pre-season.

    I know it’s pre-season but I’m hoping not to tinker too much – also have £0.5m ITB.

    Go nuts.

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    1. Cesc, Drogs & Rock and …
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 10 months ago

      Ah. Superb timing on my part re: length of DJMC119's post above.......

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      1. J1F
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 10 months ago

        Unlucky 😛

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    2. FISSH
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 10 months ago

      Not sure if you have heard of Pulis after Hennesey so Myhill could not play

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      1. Cesc, Drogs & Rock and …
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 10 months ago

        I've been in denial about that point - Will Hennessey start ahead of Myhill? I'd be surprised.

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        1. FISSH
          • 11 Years
          8 years, 10 months ago

          why else would he leave?

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          1. Cesc, Drogs & Rock and …
            • 9 Years
            8 years, 10 months ago

            That's a good question. Would he be on more money?

            Still, the way WBA closed out the season suggested a pretty settled defence. If the move goes through, I can always go Myhill --> Hennessey (which would be cheaper) or Guzan.

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    3. Birds of Prey
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 10 months ago

      Mings Prodl> Williams TargettAnya Wilson> Hoolahan Sahko (nned the .5)

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      1. FISSH
        • 11 Years
        8 years, 10 months ago

        Targett will be good for a few weeks, if that.

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      2. Cesc, Drogs & Rock and …
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 10 months ago

        I like Mings over Williams, as he's more attacking and better value.

        Will Targett play?

        Anya --> Hoolahan is a good suggestion. Have tried to steer clear of Norwich after memories of their last appearance in the Premier League!

        I did have Sakho instead of Wilson but was getting too template and the added cash ITB gives me (slightly) more wiggle room for getting Kun/Costa in if one of them explodes.

        Thanks for your feedback 🙂

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  22. FrankieTheGent
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 10 months ago

    Trying to figure out the best route into liverpool attack.
    Currently have Firmino.

    Does anyone think Origi is worth a punt ?
    Does anyone think Lallana will get game time ?

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    1. FISSH
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 10 months ago

      Hendo or nothing until we know who the favs are. If Benteke signs then obviously him

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      1. FrankieTheGent
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 10 months ago

        I agree Benteke signing will solve that problem

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    2. YoungPretender
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 10 months ago

      Henderson the best Liverpool option IMO

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    3. FPL Blow-In
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 10 months ago

      One of Hendo, Firmino or Coutinho for now until we know the striker situation and/or Sturridge is fit.

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    4. Bolivian Seaman
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 10 months ago

      Firmino would be great as a false 9 like Sterling last year, but he'll probably be a flanker. He is on the radar definately.

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  23. The Taint Tickler
    • 8 Years
    8 years, 10 months ago

    Let silly season continue. Benteke favourited a tweet talking about him joining United. And we all know that means it's basically a done deal. http://imgur.com/kKQ5jM3

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  24. JK - Cønt ⭐
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    8 years, 10 months ago

    Has anyone managed to get a team with all of

    Ivan, Theo, Hazard, Silva, Kun and Rooney in?

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    1. FISSH
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 10 months ago

      no chance

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    2. Doctor X
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 10 months ago

      5/6

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    3. Piggs Boson
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 10 months ago

      I doubt it.

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      1. JK - Cønt ⭐
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        8 years, 10 months ago

        I'm struggling GB

        I'd like Hazard and Silva but if I get both (or even 1) it makes going from Rooney to Aguero in GW4 very difficult

        as it stands I have Sterling and Costa with 2.0 so I can do I direct Costa to Kun move in GW4 (which then leaves me Chelsea attackless)

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    4. The Light Knight
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 10 months ago

      Nah, with you'd need 8.5 GKs, 2 x 4.0 and 5 4.5s

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      1. The Light Knight
        • 12 Years
        8 years, 10 months ago

        Actually Jerome is the cheapest starter up front at 5.0 so that's 3x 4.0

        Schmeichel Hamer
        Ivan Huth Saylor Bennett Targett
        Haz Silva Theo Fletch Wanyama
        Kun Rooney Jerome

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        1. JK - Cønt ⭐
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 12 Years
          8 years, 10 months ago

          ouch, that's horrid

          forget it then

          I can start with Haz and Silva but I'll end up having to lose on GW4 anyway in order to afford Kun

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          1. The Light Knight
            • 12 Years
            8 years, 10 months ago

            Sterling and Yaya are as good as Silva FPL wise and both are cheaper

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            1. JK - Cønt ⭐
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 12 Years
              8 years, 10 months ago

              I tend to agree and I have Sterling over Cesc atm

              But I also have Costa

              My worry is trying to get from Costa and Rooney to Kun and Hazard

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    5. J1F
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 10 months ago

      It can be done

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    6. POLSKA GOLA
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 10 months ago

      4/6 only, no Kun in my team and just 1.0m itb worries me 🙁

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  25. Rupert The Horse
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    8 years, 10 months ago

    So this is my first team question of the Summer, so be kind.
    I want 3 City players from GW4 but will WC the following week. With this in mind should I go with Silva from the off? If I do, I won't have Fabregas or any Chelsea mid.

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    1. Doolittle
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 10 months ago

      Any particular reason you're planning to WC GW5? I'd maybe look at Sterling over Silva.

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      1. Rupert The Horse
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        8 years, 10 months ago

        I just usually do, I like using it during the international break to increase TV and get newly signed players as the transfer window closes.
        In all likelihood I will have both Silva and Sterling.

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        1. Doolittle
          • 11 Years
          8 years, 10 months ago

          I'm struggling to fit either in if I start with Aguero.

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    2. JK - Cønt ⭐
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 10 months ago

      I'm wondering if Sterling or Yaya might be better than Silva anyway

      3 City is hard to do without losing some good options elsewhere

      I am struggling with this one

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    3. The Nuttman
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 10 months ago

      You should start with Silva but I'd certainly find a place for Fabregas in the side if possible.

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      1. Rupert The Horse
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        8 years, 10 months ago

        Ok, back to tinker. Why is that?

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        1. The Nuttman
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 12 Years
          8 years, 10 months ago

          Fabregas always starts seasons a threat and stats show Silva is able to put Sanchez/Hazard stats up for cheaper.

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          1. Rupert The Horse
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 11 Years
            8 years, 10 months ago

            Cheers

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          2. JK - Cønt ⭐
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 12 Years
            8 years, 10 months ago

            do you have a draft with both of these in?

            I think I'll end up ditching either Silva or Rooney to try and squeeze Kun in and getting from Rooney to Kun costs 2,5 in itself

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            1. The Nuttman
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 12 Years
              8 years, 10 months ago

              I do:

              Schmeichel (4.5)
              Ivanovic, Koscielny, Francis (Bassong, Prodl)
              Silva, Ozil, Fabregas, Adam (Wanyama)
              Rooney, Gomis, Deeney

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  26. Doctor X
    • 12 Years
    8 years, 10 months ago

    Which one?

    A. Terry + Mertesacker
    B. Azpilicueta + Koscielny

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    1. Rupert The Horse
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 10 months ago

      A.

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  27. Quinny___
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 10 months ago

    Is it possible get Sanchez, Aguero and Hazard into the same team and for it to still be sort of balanced?

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    1. Piggs Boson
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 10 months ago

      4.5 - 4.0
      4.5 - 4.5 - 4.5 - 4.5 - 4.5
      11.5 - 11.0 - 7.0 - 6.0 - 4.5
      13.0 - 10.5 - 5.5

      Wenger has said Sanchez won't start GW1 though.

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      1. Quinny___
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 10 months ago

        Yeah I know I was just thinking long term

        Schmichel --- (Speroni)
        Mert Azpil Francis --- ( Saylor O Shea)
        Hazard Sanchez Depay Ritchie ---(Anya)
        Aguero Sakho Deeney

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  28. YoungPretender
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 10 months ago

    Cedric or Jenkinson?

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    1. Birds of Prey
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 10 months ago

      Cedric

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    2. FISSH
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 10 months ago

      Jenk

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    3. Blame the Ref
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 10 months ago

      I've gone Cedric - first choice RB in a team with a good record of clean sheets.

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  29. Judas
    • 11 Years
    8 years, 10 months ago

    what are we thinking about Deulofeu?

    Could be a shout

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    1. Doolittle
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 10 months ago

      I'll be monitoring through our awful opening run.

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    2. FISSH
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 10 months ago

      will he get the game time though? Last time he was at Everton he didn't?

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    3. Bolivian Seaman
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 10 months ago

      He makes Everton better up front. Don't know about his own points, but he should help others like Lukaku

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    4. Norfolk&Chance
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 10 months ago

      ill be getting him soon as he starts getting the mins. He'll be my Bolasie of last season. I owned him for the two times he did play (1 x assist & 1 x 80th min goal as a sub). not sure if he came off my bench though :S

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  30. Blame the Ref
    • 8 Years
    8 years, 10 months ago

    Hi guys,

    Have been on this draft for a few days now without many changes so am fairly happy with it. Thoughts?

    Fabianski / Ruddy

    Ivan Cedric Dawson / Huth (Targett)

    Haz Silva Ritchie Fabregas (Wanyama)

    Gomis Rooney Deeney

    £1m ITB to bring in Sanchez c. GW3, may try to find room for Aguero as well after that.

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    1. Magic Hamster
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 10 months ago

      Hazard and Fabregas? Could get rid of Fabregas and bring in Ozil/ Ramsey so you have Arsenal attack covered.

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      1. Blame the Ref
        • 8 Years
        8 years, 10 months ago

        Hazard is more of a long term acquisition but I expect both of them to start well - Fabregas typically gets most of his assists and goals in first half of season.

        Too much uncertainty in the Arsenal midfield for me until Sanchez returns and I figure that Fab will outscore the Arsenal mids initially.

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    2. Red Wasabi
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 10 months ago

      How about downgrading Dawson?? Personally I don't like to invest too much initially on defenders.

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