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Fantasy Premier League – Player List Analysis – Premium Midfielders

After assessing the goalkeepers, budget defenders, mid-priced defenders, premium defenders, budget midfielders and mid price midfielders in the Fantasy Premier League (FPL) player list, we turn our attention to the “premium” options in the middle of the park.

Priced at 8.0 or above, FPL managers should quite rightly expect big things from this elite group.

An assurance of starts is a given for a selection of players that, considering the outlay, should contain their team’s best performers, greatest source of goals and offer FPL managers a strong captaincy choice.

Their performance in FPL’s Bonus Point System (BPS), which is used to allocated bonus point is also key – this rewards not only goals and assists but also midfielder’s distribution and tackling.

At 11.0, Alexis Sanchez is the highest priced midfielder for good reason. In just two seasons at Arsenal, the Chilean has returned 29 league goals and 13 assists and produced more shots in the box than any midfielder last term.

Early investment comes with a warning, though – Sanchez is nursing a minor ankle problem and may need time to build up his match sharpness after a busy summer in which he helped Chile win the Copa America. Also, the Gunners face a tough pair of opening games, at home to Liverpool and away to Leicester, though the fixtures do ease markedly from Gameweek 3.

With 19 assists in 2015/16, as well as six goals, Mesut Ozil has cemented his status as Arsenal’s creator in chief and offers a worthy alternative. Priced at 9.5, he was last season’s second-highest FPL points scorer amongst midfielders and also led the way in 2015/16 for key passes.

Of this pair of Gunners prime cuts, Ozil is the runaway leader in terms of bonus points, thanks in part to his strong passing and chance creation statistics. Last season he accrued 30 bonus – 13 more than Sanchez. However, as with the Chilean, a busy summer on international duty may see Ozil miss out on a start in Gameweek 1. The German currently sits in over 21% of FPL squads compared to Sanchez’ 1.9%.

At a price of 8.0, Aaron Ramsey could come into the equation if he can nail down a regular role. Uncertainty of starts, allied with a late return to training, curbs our initial enthusiasm until we can get a stronger indication of Arsene Wenger’s preferred XI.

A successful debut season, in which he scored seven times and assisted nine goals, has ensured that Kevin De Bruyne’s price remains at the higher end of the premium bracket at 10.5. It is worth noting that, although he was restricted to 25 appearances due to injury last term, only three other players created more chances in the top-flight.

We’re expecting De Bruyne to emerge as the must-have midfielder under Pep Guardiola, particularly if he’s handed a number ten role behind Sergio Aguero. The key issue is, of course, the budget and the fact that many will seek to pair him with Aguero in their squads. There is just the temptation to settle on the striker for coverage of the City attack, which could see De Bruyne overlooked. That hasn’t stopped 18% of FPL managers from drafting him in.

The likes of David Silva and new boy Nolito – at 9.0 apiece – could possibly both challenge De Bruyne if they can serve up regular minutes. Silva continues to be blighted by hamstring and ankle issue, though, and, having started just 22 times last term, his acquisition continues to remain a risk. Nolito will be hoping to climb above Raheem Sterling (8.0) in the pecking order, though with Guardiola also linked with a move for Schalke’s Leroy Sane, De Bruyne appears to be our most secure candidate for now.

A total of five goals and three assists in 2015/16 was disastrous by Eden Hazard’s high standards and has seen his price slip slightly to 10.0. A strong end to the season, allied with some sparkling moments for Belgium in Euro 2016, means the winger will go into the new season in confident mood under new manager Antonio Conte and, with a strong opening set of fixtures (WHM, wat, BUR, swa), he could even re-emerge as a captaincy option.

Unless we’re willing to gamble on one of Chelsea’s 7.5 midfield legion, or take a risk on Diego Costa (9.5) or Michy Batshuayi (9.0) in our forward lines, Hazard stands out as the route into the Blues’ attack. Unlike De Bruyne, there is no ultra attractive alternative.

The rise of Riyad Mahrez from 5.5 priced midfielder to FPL’s highest scorer last season was nothing short of meteoric.

A prime captaincy candidate for much of 2015/16, in which he scored or assisted 28 goals, it is no wonder that Mahrez has been priced at 9.5 this time around. The Algerian was also last season’s best in terms of FPL bonus points, collecting 38, though with a number of clubs keen to entice him away from Leicester it’s still uncertain as to whether he will remain with last season’s champions. Mahrez’ strike in last weekend’s clash against Celtic has seen his ownership rise considerably – he now sits in 24% of FPL teams.

There is, of course, the Jamie Vardy (10.0) option up top for those looking to cover the Foxes attack. In general, there is also the very real fear of regression from Claudio Ranieri’s side.

However, the Gameweek 1 trip to Hull City already looks to be a sitting duck for Mahrez – a player who has already impressed in pre-season and seems destined to be pivotal in everything Leicester produce coming forward.

Another midfield sensation to see a price hike is West Ham’s Dimitri Payet (9.5), who finished 2015/16 on 171 points, joint fourth among midfielders. Six double-figure hauls cemented his role as a captaincy option in a debut season where he served up nine goals and 12 assists in 30 appearances. In addition, his FPL points per game of 5.7 was an average only bettered by Mahrez’ 6.5 and in terms of bonus he was the fourth best midfielder, earning 25.

West Ham’s early fixtures feature favourable home ties against Bournemouth and Watford but there is a slender chance that Payet could be suffering from fatigue early on after helping France reach the Euro 2016 final. Over 32% of FPL managers have already drafted in the playmaker, making him the most popular midfielder in the game so far.

That level of ownership will trouble those yet to acquire the Frenchman. Payet rotates well as a captain option with Aguero in the early Gameweeks and, like the Argentine, he could severely punish any who dare to ignore his talents with their initial squad selection.

For a number of seasons FPL managers have been denied a credible premium priced option from the Manchester United midfield. That could be set to change in 2016/17, with a pair of viable candidates now battling for our attentions.

The arrival of Henrikh Mkhitaryan from Borussia Dortmund, allied with Anthony Martial’s re-classification as a midfielder, brings both onto our radars at 9.5 apiece.

The Armenian arrives in the Premier League with an intimidating track record, having scored 41 goals and assisted a further 49 across three seasons with the German club.

Martial’s impressive 19.3% goal conversion record highlights his credentials, and with Mkhitaryan and Zlatan Ibrahimovic (11.5) affording United far more creativity in the final third, the Frenchman could push on in his second season and he will, of course, be accumulating that extra point per goal from midfield. Repeat or better his 11-goal showing from last season and Martial will surely challenge Mkhitaryan.

Having bagged his first goal for the club in last week’s friendly against former club Dortmund, Mkhitaryan remains the most favoured by some distance and sits in 21% of sides to Martial’s 7%.

The aforementioned Ibrahimovic is a vital factor.

While we can be confident in an upturn in United’s goal output under Jose Mourinho, he is not a naturally attack-minded manager who will instruct his team to go for the throat. United will win more matches, with Mourinho improving their “game management” to see off opponents rather than rout them off the pitch.

With Ibrahimovic proving an inevitable temptation in attack, pairing him with Mkhitaryan and Martial may well be seen as too heavy an investment in a United attack under transition.

Like Leicester’s Mahrez, Dele Alli broke out of the budget bracket in a superb debut season for Tottenham. Priced at just 5.0 in 2015/16, the youngster proceeded to rack up ten goals and nine assists and has been elevated to a cost of 8.5 – the same as team-mate Christian Eriksen.

Both were near-identical for points per appearance last term – the Dane just edged it by 5.1 to 5.0 on his way to 178 points, the third highest among midfielders.

Although Eriksen scored six goals, it was his 13 assists that caught the eye during a season in which only Payet and Ozil created more chances. The Dane also led the way amongst all midfielders for shots on target (41), though his penchant for a long shot meant that only 29 of his 100 efforts arrived in the box – Alli, on the other hand, boasted superior close-range threat and fired 40 attempts in the opposition area.

Like the United dilemma, much will depend on our attitude towards the Harry Kane option. Currently owned by 17.1%, the striker is being somewhat overlooked as a result of Ibrahimovich and Aguero.

That promotes both Alli and Eriksen in our thinking given that cover of the Spurs attack seems wise early on; Mauricio Pochettino’s enjoy a kind first phase of the season, particularly away from home.

It’s fair to say that Liverpool’s midfield poses a real quandary for Fantasy managers this season.

Arguably, new boy Sadio Mane (9.0) and Roberto Firmino’s ability to operate as a “false nine” heightens their appeal. Mane edged the Brazilian by 160 points to 155 last time out, though, following Jurgen Klopp’s arrival, Firmino averaged 5.8 points per appearance for the Merseysiders and may well emerge as the best bet.

Priced at 8.0, Philippe Coutinho delivered eight goals and five assists in the previous campaign but could build on that after finishing top for goal attempts table for midfielders. Given that he’s converted 4.9% and 7.2% of his chances over the last two seasons, though, the Brazilian’s wayward shooting may prove enough of a deterrent.

New boy Georginio Wijnaldum has been added to the FPL game a price of 8.0. Like Mane, he also netted 11 times last year, though he was more clinical than any of his new team-mates and converted 20.4% of his efforts for Newcastle. Should Wijnaldum be afforded an advanced role in the final third, his output for a struggling Magpies side in 2015/16 suggests we cannot rule him out of contention.

Considering they have no European duties to contend with, we’re hoping at least one of that quartet can establish themselves as key to our Fantasy campaigns, with the threat of rest and rotation looking less likely under Klopp this time out.

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  1. CFP96
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 9 months ago

    It's my first year taking park in FPL. Previously me and my friends have done the S*n DT. Any tips would be much appreciated.

    Please RMT:

    (GK) Schmeichel, (Valdes)
    (DEF) Bellerin, Keane, Morgan, Walker, (Fonte)
    (MID) Townsend, Mkhitaryan, Mane, (Kante), (Ibe)
    (STR) Batshuayai, Negredo, Ibrahimovic

    Cheers.

    1. Däzzy
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 9 months ago

      LOL Where's Aguero

    2. Hooky
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 9 months ago

      Too much spent at the back. Try to get a Man City attacker in there somewhere.

    3. HamezMace
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 9 months ago

      Looks decent, things to keep in mind,

      1, your 5th defender will rarely kick a ball for your team, Fonte is far too good for this.
      2, defensive midfielders do not score points in FPL, so Kante isn't a great pick
      3, Generally the 3-4-3 formation is considered the most successful in FPL - I would think?

  2. gaurava1216
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 9 months ago

    Thoughts on this please? Can i get some feedback?
    Forster

    Azpi Shaw Sagna

    Fabregas Siggy Townsend Tadic

    Aguero Zlatan Gray

    Subs: Adrian Friend Fletcher Smith

    Concerns are no premium midfielders.... in the event i want to upgrade would mean -4.

    Zlatan is of course the reason for this... so is it really worth it?

    Fabregas also i concern... any suggestions?

    1. Hooky
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 9 months ago

      Too much spent on keepers. Downgrade one of them and upgrade Fabregas. Smith also very unlikely to play as he will just be cover for Daniels.

      1. gaurava1216
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 9 months ago

        Thanks- i just think wham/shampton rotation for gw 1-8 are insanely good.... I only have 4m for 5th def left.

        i could upgrade fab to 8.5m if i did do that... so what suggestions at 8.5m?

        1. Hooky
          • 9 Years
          7 years, 9 months ago

          Mane or Coutinho and then use the .5 for the last defender?

    2. George Sillett
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 9 months ago

      No. That midfield looks under strength . Could also save on defence.

      1. gaurava1216
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 9 months ago

        who would you drop?

        1. George Sillett
          • 8 Years
          7 years, 9 months ago

          Downgrade Ibra , Sagna, Azpi.
          Upgrade Fab , Smith , Townshend.

    3. Carlton P
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 9 months ago

      Downgrade Adrian for 4.0/4.5, Sagna for 4.5, Townsend for 5.5(Feghouli/gradel)
      Upgrade fab for 9.5 (Mahrez maybe) that leaves you with 1.0-1.5 left

  3. NotTooXabi
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 9 months ago

    Predicted United defence?

    1. Däzzy
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 9 months ago

      David de Gea
      Darmian, Smalling ,Jones, Shaw

      1. NotTooXabi
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 9 months ago

        30m on Bailly to sit on the bench?

        1. HamezMace
          • 9 Years
          7 years, 9 months ago

          Bailly should start over Jones.

          1. U n I t e d
            • 8 Years
            7 years, 9 months ago

            Agree, can't see past Bailley and Smalling at CB....Shaw is nailed and RB maybe even Maureen is unsure about at this point!

    2. Pepereina Pizza
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 9 months ago

      "we need more time to right the ship"

      "can't expect Jose to fix it in 10 weeks can you"

      "Ibrahimovic was really good when he scored that hat trick at home to St. Pierre L'augoxtineax FC last season though"

  4. Lateriser 12
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    7 years, 9 months ago

    Sitting here all day. Dreaming about Pogba. Been reading up on him so much. Crazy how much Juve rate him.

    1. JAC THE CAT
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 9 months ago

      FPL option?

      1. Slartibartfast
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 9 months ago

        Depends on his price, but probably not.

        1. Pumpkinhead
          • 9 Years
          7 years, 9 months ago

          This

  5. Pumpkinhead
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 9 months ago

    Trying to get off to a better start this year - What do you think of this team:

    Foster
    Stones, Shaw, Wolly
    MKH, Ozil, Ayew, Phillips
    Negredo, Aguero, Kane

    Panillimon - Pacedes, Taylor, Meyler

    1. Hooky
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 9 months ago

      I quite like it but the bench needs some work. Pants needs to go and Meyler is just as likely to get a red card as he is to get any points.

      1. Pumpkinhead
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 9 months ago

        Cheers - any 4.0 defenders that will get 90 mins

        1. Hooky
          • 9 Years
          7 years, 9 months ago

          Not any decent ones at the moment unfortunately. Lenihan at Hull is a possible from what I've read on here.

    2. MANGE TOUT RODNEY
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 9 months ago

      Ozil may miss the start apparently? Resting from Euros.

      Otherwise I like it.

  6. Scheister
    • 11 Years
    7 years, 9 months ago

    Appreciate any suggestions!
    Cheers

    Jaku Foster
    Friend Shaw Walker Fuchs McAuley
    Eriksen Townsend Mkhi Ibe Tadic
    Aguero Lukaku Carroll/Gray

    1. MANGE TOUT RODNEY
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 9 months ago

      Very nice. Can you squeeze 0.5 somewhere to get another 4.5 GK instead of Jaku?

      1. Scheister
        • 11 Years
        7 years, 9 months ago

        He's nailed until Christmas, right?

        Otherwise, would you recommend downgrading Shaw, Walker, or Fuchs maybe?

        1. MANGE TOUT RODNEY
          • 8 Years
          7 years, 9 months ago

          Personally I would downgrade Fuchs.

          Hull have a terrible run to start with, and Leicester's is pretty bad after GW1

  7. Emiliano Sala
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 9 months ago

    A) very strong attack and mid
    B) balanced team each post
    ?

    1. Däzzy
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 9 months ago

      ?

    2. Hooky
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 9 months ago

      A. Loads of decent options at 4.5m for GK and Defence.

  8. Däzzy
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 9 months ago

    Had a dream last night that the clock on my phone was slow and I missed the gameweek 1 transfer deadline

    1. Pumpkinhead
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 9 months ago

      You mean you had a nightmare.

      1. Däzzy
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 9 months ago

        This 😉

  9. Hotdogs for Tea
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 9 months ago

    Is Sagna nailed for City ?

    1. MANGE TOUT RODNEY
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 9 months ago

      I guess the only danger is he might get rested after the Euros, France made the final.

      I'm waiting to see what happens but Stones could be best route in if he moves there for 5m

      1. Hotdogs for Tea
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 9 months ago

        Yes that is an issue. City have some great early fixtures and am trying to work a defender in for 5.5

        1. MANGE TOUT RODNEY
          • 8 Years
          7 years, 9 months ago

          Tricky as so many options Clichy/Zabaleta/Kolarov.

          I've got Stones in for now and if he stays at Everton that is also fine!

  10. Sigsgaard
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 9 months ago

    Team so far:

    Courtois/Jaku
    Shaw/Pieters/Evans/Friend/Taylor
    KDB/Mkhi/Ayew/Townsend/4,5
    Kun/Lukaku/Wilson

    Any pro input?

    1. Pumpkinhead
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 9 months ago

      I totally forgot about Wilson - good pick.

    2. Däzzy
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 9 months ago

      Looks good bar courtois. Downgrade him to a 4.5 gk and
      A) Upgrade lukaku to Vardy
      B) Upgrade one of your 4.5 defenders to a 5.5 defender

    3. Carlton P
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 9 months ago

      Thanks for the wc gw4 article dazzy, you've convinced me!
      What are your thought on VVD? Good fix he 1+3 or would you prefer someone to play all 3? On shaw and azpi

  11. JAC THE CAT
    • 10 Years
    7 years, 9 months ago

    Apzilicueta worth the extra 0.5 over Terry?

    1. Däzzy
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 9 months ago

      If you're planning a gameweek 4 wildcard go with Terry.
      If planning for longer azpi is worth the extra money

      1. JAC THE CAT
        • 10 Years
        7 years, 9 months ago

        Cheers Dazzy

  12. 1
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 9 months ago

    Interested to hear thoughts, first year playing this.

    Hart Foster
    Shaw Terry Baines McCauley Wasilewski
    Mahrez Ayew Deulofeo Bolasie Capoue
    Aguero Ibrahimovic Long

    Happy to leave the premium mids alone for the first few weeks.

    1. Däzzy
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 9 months ago

      Downgrade Hart to jakupovic
      Downgrade one of the 5.5 defenders to a 4.5 defender
      Upgrade the midfield

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

        Thanks

  13. NUFCAndrew
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 9 months ago

    First ever year playing FPL, so someone please give me a hand! 🙂

    How is this for a GW1-3 team?

    0.5 ITB

    Foster/Jaku

    Azpi Stones Souare Friend Fernandez

    Mkhi Mahrez Ayew Tadic Fletcher

    Kun Lukaku Gray

    1. Däzzy
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 9 months ago

      Looks good. Upgrade stones to Shaw or baines with the extra .5 mil

      1. NUFCAndrew
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 9 months ago

        Hoping for Stones to city to happen

    2. gman234
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 9 months ago

      FORMATION?

      1. NUFCAndrew
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 9 months ago

        343

    3. George Sillett
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 9 months ago

      That's a very good team ! Maybe swap Fernandez but the rest are good choices.
      Good luck.

      1. NUFCAndrew
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 9 months ago

        Thanks 🙂

    4. Carlton P
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 9 months ago

      Stones to terry/ baines
      12/15 same as mine, I've tinkered with mhki > bolasie an gray > Costa, I may change back tho

  14. gman234
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 9 months ago

    RMT PLEASE NOT SURE IF PUT TO MUCH UP FRONT ?
    DE GEA
    FRIEND , AZPILICUETA , WALKER
    MKHITARYAN , BARKLEY , WILLIAN , TADIC
    LUKAKU , IBRA , BATSHUAYI

    SUBS JAKUPOVIC , CAPOUE , FERNADEZ , PAREDES

    ANY HELP ?

    1. Jazz!
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 9 months ago

      Christ

      1. Däzzy
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 9 months ago

        😀

      2. gman234
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 9 months ago

        GOOD OR BAD WHAT YOU THINK ?

    2. Däzzy
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 9 months ago

      Aguero essential

    3. George Sillett
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 9 months ago

      Becauseicouldntsee.

    4. gman234
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 9 months ago

      TAKES TO MUCH MONEY AWAY FROM THE TEAM AGUERO WOULD LOVE TO FIT HIM IN BUT CANT C HOW

      1. MANGE TOUT RODNEY
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 9 months ago

        I would downgrade Batshuayi to a 6.5 i.e. Gray/Negredo etc

        1. gman234
          • 7 Years
          7 years, 9 months ago

          think he will dominate for Chelsea with their opening fixtures so cant do it lol

  15. Emiliano Sala
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 9 months ago

    A )Court + zabaleta
    B ) court + azpi

    1. Däzzy
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 9 months ago

      Neither. Downgrade courtois

      1. Emiliano Sala
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 9 months ago

        Why ?

  16. isolineuk
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 9 months ago

    Butland // Hennessey

    Van Dijk, Morgan, Alderweireld // Van Aan., Ake

    Arnout., Deli, Fletcher, Sig, Mahrez

    Kane, Negredo // Lukaku

    Thoughts?

    1. Däzzy
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 9 months ago

      Aguero essential

      1. isolineuk
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 9 months ago

        Was thinking that but I didn't have him last season and somehow managed to finish top or top 3 in my main leagues.
        Thing is, he's bare £ plus Rom and Harry finished w. more pts.

  17. Keatondale
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 9 months ago

    first time playing FPL any suggestions on how to make the team better?

    foster/pickford
    Fernández/terry/fuchs/walker/gabriel
    fletcher/de bruyne/ayew/dier/hazard
    lukaku/aguero/borini

    1. NUFCAndrew
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 9 months ago

      Get rid of Pickford, Dier and Borini for a start

      1. Keatondale
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 9 months ago

        suggestions to replace?????

    2. Keatondale
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 9 months ago

      going with 343
      foster
      fernandez/terry/fuchs
      fletcher/ayew/de bruyne/hazard
      borini/aguero/lukaku

      1. NUFCAndrew
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 9 months ago

        When are you planning a WC?

        1. Keatondale
          • 7 Years
          7 years, 9 months ago

          around week 4 i think

          1. NUFCAndrew
            • 7 Years
            7 years, 9 months ago

            I obviously can't tell you who to pick but look at the fixtures for GW1-3, Man UTD, Man City, Swansea, Saints, Palace and Boro all have pretty respectable fixtures so you could base your team around players from those teams 🙂

            1. Keatondale
              • 7 Years
              7 years, 9 months ago

              keep hazard at 10 mil?

              chelsea start with west ham watford and burnley first three weeks is keeping him worth the money

  18. Da Funk
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    7 years, 9 months ago

    Any feedback on this initial draft would be most welcome. Thanking you in advance.

    Foster

    Azpi, Shaw, Pieters

    Haz, Mahrez, Lamela, Bojan

    Aguero, Sturridge, Negredo

    Subs: Jok, Evans, Kone, Leko

    1. nath660
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 9 months ago

      sturridge?

      they have the hardest 6 fixtures in the league

      1. Da Funk
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        7 years, 9 months ago

        I thought that at first but: Arsenal def all over the shop; then Burnley away, Spurs difficult fixture; Leicester at home - I fancy a big regression for them; therefore making Sturridge a good diff!
        Point taken though.

  19. Mash Potato
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    7 years, 9 months ago

    How much weight should l put on individual player performance in summer tournaments?

    1. Hooky
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 9 months ago

      Aguero and Nasri put a lot of weight on it

      1. Mash Potato
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        7 years, 9 months ago

        Nasri > DB in terms of value?

  20. Jazz!
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 9 months ago

    Ulloa to Swansea still healthy?

    1. bigbudgie
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 9 months ago

      Hope so. Would be perfect for a third striker spot. But to answer your question... No idea! Useful I know

      1. Jazz!
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 9 months ago

        🙂

    2. MrMaverick
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 9 months ago

      word is Swansea pursuing llorente now

      1. Jazz!
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 9 months ago

        Hmmm

    3. Sylas
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 9 months ago

      Ulloa, Llorente & Crouch are linked with Swansea. Not sure what is/isn't valid.

  21. bigbudgie
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 9 months ago

    What would you do with 1 mill in the bank with this team?

    Foster Jaku
    Coleman Shaw Evans Friend 4.0
    Haz Mhik Eriksen 5.5 4.5
    Aguero Lukaku 6.5

    1. Jazz!
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 9 months ago

      5.5 > 6.5 mid

      1. Jazz!
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 9 months ago

        Actually Hazard > De Bruyne

  22. JAC THE CAT
    • 10 Years
    7 years, 9 months ago

    I'm thinking Wilson AND Gray could be a good punt for 3 GW's

    1. MANGE TOUT RODNEY
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 9 months ago

      Negredo?

      1. JAC THE CAT
        • 10 Years
        7 years, 9 months ago

        Not for me, he's been poor for years

  23. NUFCAndrew
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 9 months ago

    Shaw & Terry

    or

    Azpi & Stones

    For first 3 GWs 🙂

    1. nath660
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 9 months ago

      shaw & terry

    2. Rath
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 9 months ago

      Shaw and Terry

  24. nath660
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 9 months ago

    negredo and gray is a good shout for the first 3 gameweeks

    1. NUFCAndrew
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 9 months ago

      I don't rate Negredo tbh

      1. nath660
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 9 months ago

        he is a banker

        1. NUFCAndrew
          • 7 Years
          7 years, 9 months ago

          I see better options for 6.5

  25. Jay_
      7 years, 9 months ago

      Foster Jakupovic
      Terry VVD *** Ferndandez Kone
      Hazard *** Mahrez *** Capoue
      Aguero Gray Wilson

      Do you prefer;

      A: Tomkins KDB Redmond

      B: Dann Martial Mirralas

      *A is double City attack no UTD
      * B has United attacker

      1. NUFCAndrew
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 9 months ago

        B Purely for UTD coverage 🙂

    • Keatondale
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 9 months ago

      with aguero playing sunderland first week is having him as my captain a must?

      1. NUFCAndrew
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 9 months ago

        WHy pay 13 mil to not captain someone?

    • Get up ya bum
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 9 months ago

      Foster 4.0
      Terry Mccauley Friend Taylor 4.0
      Mahrez Mane Nolito Mkhitaryan 4.5
      Aguero Benteke Wilson

      😎

      1. Jazz!
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 9 months ago

        I want Mané a lot 🙂 First team I've actually seen that includes him 😀

        1. MrMaverick
          • 7 Years
          7 years, 9 months ago

          overpriced at 9.0, coutinho and firmino much better options imo

          1. Jazz!
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 9 Years
            7 years, 9 months ago

            I can see why you'd say that but I disagree, Mané the best option IMO.

            1. MrMaverick
              • 7 Years
              7 years, 9 months ago

              what sways it in mane's favour for you?

              1. Jazz!
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                • 9 Years
                7 years, 9 months ago

                He's a natural goal scoring mid, I reckon he'll score the most goals. Coutinho has been sitting more deep recently and shoots a lot from range. Mané loves firing attempts in the box and is very explosive. Will develop a lot too under Klopp imo

                1. MrMaverick
                  • 7 Years
                  7 years, 9 months ago

                  interesting

      2. Get up ya bum
        • 14 Years
        7 years, 9 months ago

        I've a good feeling. He looks the perfect fit at pool.

        1. Jazz!
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 9 Years
          7 years, 9 months ago

          Agree, if Mané gets all those chances Lallana usually gets ... Goals galore

    • StalkingDwarf
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 9 months ago

      With Arsenal crippled, would you guys consider Liverpool attack if planning an early wildcard? Thinking about grabbing Coutinho than transferring out on gw3, then bringing back on my wc.

      1. Däzzy
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 9 months ago

        No

    • Hooky
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 9 months ago

      If Marlos joins City then Marlos & Mee will be my new team name.

    • money face bandwagon
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 9 months ago

      a) Vardy+ KDB

      b) ibra + mahrez