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Great Expectations – Manuel Lanzini

Manuel Lanzini followed up an encouraging first season with West Ham United by emerging from the shadow of Dimitri Payet during the second half of the 2016/17 campaign.

The Argentine international totalled six goals and three assists in 2015/16, tallying 100 points in Fantasy Premier League (FPL), but was limited to just three goals during the first half of last season before the departure of Payet in January.

He produced a further five goals and three assists to end with 133 points, finishing level with fellow midfielder Robert Snodgrass as the Hammers’ top points scorer in FPL.

Now established as the main playmaker in Slaven Bilic’s side, Lanzini looks primed to kick on once again this season and become increasingly relevant as a Fantasy asset.

  • After starting last season priced at 6.5 in FPL, Lanzini’s 133 points may hand him a price hike to 7.0 or, at most, 7.5. With Swansea City’s Gylfi Sigurdsson and Everton’s Ross Barkley likely to be more expensive than the Argentine, he could easily emerge as one of the leading mid-price options.
  • The absence of Payet is key to how we view Lanzini. The 24-year-old fired in 43 shots following the Frenchman’s departure from Gameweek 21 onwards, ranking him joint-seventh among FPL midfielders along with Tottenham Hotspur duo Dele Alli and Son Heung-min. He also placed eighth for key passes (36) over that period, with only two midfielders – Spurs’ Christian Eriksen and Barkley – surpassing him on both counts.
  • Those impressive numbers are reflected in a significant increase in Lanzini’s goal involvement from 2015/16 to last season. That shot up from 17.8% in his debut season to 30.3%, highlighting his growing influence for the Hammers.
  • Set-piece duties are now a key factor behind Lanzini’s appeal. He took just three free-kicks and three corners between Gameweeks 1 and 20 while Payet was still at the club. But from Gameweek 21 onwards, he was charged with 14 free-kicks and 41 corners – considerably more than any other team-mate. While Robert Snodgrass, Mark Noble and, to a lesser extent, Michail Antonio provide competition for duties, Lanzini should continue to be the main man. Penalties could also be a factor next season. Noble remains the Hammers’ designated taker, but his starting role came under question as he continued to suffer from a “long-standing” abdominal problem. Lanzini stepped up in Noble’s absence to convert two spot-kicks.
  • During the second half of the season, Lanzini illustrated his ability to produce explosive returns. He registered nine FPL points or more just once up to Gameweek 20, but managed the feat six times from Gameweek 21 onwards. That saw his points per match average jump from 3 up to Gameweek 20 to 4.55 between Gameweeks 21 and 38, with that upturn perhaps an indication of what’s to come this season should Bilic hand him more responsibility.
  • While rotation is set to be a real concern regarding many of the leading midfielders in FPL, Lanzini looks unlikely to suffer from the same issue. The Hammers aren’t involved in any European football, while Bilic doesn’t have a vast array of options available to him. Lanzini completed 90 minutes in each of the last 14 matches and appears to be one of the first names on the teamsheet.
  • While West Ham start the season with three away matches (mun, sot, new), their schedule over the first 10 Gameweeks is rated as the second most favourable according to our Fixture Ticker. They only face two of last season’s top 10 over that period and have plum home fixtures against Huddersfield Town, Swansea and Brighton and Hove Albion. The fixture list certainly suggests that investment in Lanzini could pay off, with the midfielder likely to be a differential for early adopters.
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  1. Legomane
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 9 months ago

    Explosive but I'll have Antonio thanks 🙂

    1. Speédy
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      +1

    2. FPL Kangaroo
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      This.

    3. Piggs Boson
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      What price and classification do you expect for him?

      1. FPL Kangaroo
        • 6 Years
        6 years, 9 months ago

        Midfielder & 7m.

      2. Blue&White85
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        6 years, 9 months ago

        I reckon 7.5. If he's 7.0 he'd be 100% in my team.

    4. 6thGoal
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      Would rather see Snodgrass running the team as the enabler and Lanzini as the attacking midfielder. That's sort of how I see him now since Payet departed.

  2. goriuanx
    • 13 Years
    6 years, 9 months ago

    Lanzini, what a player in the making. Think this is his last season at WHU.

    1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      He will sign a new five-year contract before Christmas.

      1. Licky
        • 11 Years
        6 years, 9 months ago

        To retain his value.

      2. goriuanx
        • 13 Years
        6 years, 9 months ago

        Release clause/protect value/maximise fee next summer. Happens to every club bar the big 2 in Spain sadly.

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

    I think ozil deserves a same article
    Great season in front of him with new arsenal formation
    Look at his last games stats

    1. ihateramsey2
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      what new Arsenal formation?

      1. VS10_
        • 8 Years
        6 years, 9 months ago

        343? It's not that new anymore, but that's probably what he meant.

    2. Piggs Boson
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      High on my watchlist for sure. Just depends on Arsenal's transfer dealings and FPL prices.

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

        I may get both lacazette and ozil for my team
        Also I personally don't like ozil but he will be great fpl player this season

        1. Piggs Boson
          • 12 Years
          6 years, 9 months ago

          An Arsenal fan that doesn't like Ozil?!
          https://i.imgur.com/Riz8q0r.gif

          1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 14 Years
            6 years, 9 months ago

            😆

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

            Exactly
            Because arsenal fans really know useless he is !
            Arsenal are already 10 men from start

  4. Phil Dagger ⭐
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 9 months ago

    Lanzini .

    Such a gem of a player. Reakky wish he goes to a big Club soon who can give him ample opportunities. Guy is a star in the making.

    1. Ógie
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      If only he had someone decent to serve up the ball to but West Ham might rectify that before the window closes.

      1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        6 years, 9 months ago

        Errr. He has one of the best passers in the league behind him. And one of the most willing box to box runners.

        1. Ógie
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 11 Years
          6 years, 9 months ago

          And someone to finish the chances he makes?

          1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 14 Years
            6 years, 9 months ago

            That is the problem. Antonio and Carroll are not quite cutting it. We need Ayew to be at his best.

            In Soccer Manager, I have Lacazette up front. Works like a dream. 😉

            1. Piggs Boson
              • 12 Years
              6 years, 9 months ago

              Nice signing
              https://i.imgur.com/eYMKi53.gif

              1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                • 14 Years
                6 years, 9 months ago

                😀

          2. FPL Kangaroo
            • 6 Years
            6 years, 9 months ago

            Antonio 🙂 Loves scoring headers.

            1. Camp No No
              • 10 Years
              6 years, 9 months ago

              Loved until the opponents started to mark him.

              1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                • 14 Years
                6 years, 9 months ago

                He is getting better at that. But I agree, it has taken him until the last 8 games of last Season.

                He is using his body better, now.

        2. SUAREZ_MESSI_COUTINHO
          • 9 Years
          6 years, 9 months ago

          Who is the passer you're referring to?

          Runner - Antonio?

          1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 14 Years
            6 years, 9 months ago

            Noble. Runner is Kouyate.

      2. Phil Dagger ⭐
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 9 months ago

        yeah someone like Giroud makes so much sense although I doubt Giroud will drop down to West ham.

        Its looking like he will either stay or go to Lyon

        1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 14 Years
          6 years, 9 months ago

          Ileanacho is really what we need.

          1. Ógie
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 11 Years
            6 years, 9 months ago

            Nacho would be a great signing if ye can bag him. I hope ye do because it would be good for Hammers assets across the board.

            1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 14 Years
              6 years, 9 months ago

              It would put everybody's productivity up by three.

  5. A.T
    • 13 Years
    6 years, 9 months ago

    Cracking little player. Cheap as chips too. What's not to like?

    1. Kuqi Monster
      • 13 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      mun sot new

      1. A.T
        • 13 Years
        6 years, 9 months ago

        Ah. I haven't checked the fixtures yet.

      2. Phil Dagger ⭐
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 9 months ago

        Mun is the New sh*t ?

  6. Parm
    • 12 Years
    6 years, 9 months ago

    Coutinho-lite.

    1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      He might be better than that, actually.

      1. Phil Dagger ⭐
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 9 months ago

        his shooting is certainly better

        1. goriuanx
          • 13 Years
          6 years, 9 months ago

          Coutinho shooting accuracy 55%, Lanzini 39%

          1. goriuanx
            • 13 Years
            6 years, 9 months ago

            Other distance shooters: Pogba 42% KDB 34% Eriksen 52%

          2. Phil Dagger ⭐
            • 7 Years
            6 years, 9 months ago

            oooof I know Berb 😉

            Take it easy. I was just fuelling doos 😛

      2. Ruut
        • 6 Years
        6 years, 9 months ago

        He might not be too

        1. Adam West - Team Serbia for…
          • 13 Years
          6 years, 9 months ago

          That's my line 😡 😉

          1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 14 Years
            6 years, 9 months ago

            I know your name. I know your number. 👿

            1. Adam West - Team Serbia for…
              • 13 Years
              6 years, 9 months ago

              Do your worst . Send the entire orchestra after me 😉

              1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                • 14 Years
                6 years, 9 months ago

                Just the horn section will do. 😉

                1. Adam West - Team Serbia for…
                  • 13 Years
                  6 years, 9 months ago

                  😯 😆

    2. goriuanx
      • 13 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      Parm looking for the bites but people agreeing, insane scenes.

      1. Parm
        • 12 Years
        6 years, 9 months ago

        This was an actual take. Long range bangers with an unsustainable scoring rate, good creativity, plenty of flair and very easy on the eye, this could be his year.

        1. goriuanx
          • 13 Years
          6 years, 9 months ago

          Already good enough to start for United 😯

          1. Licky
            • 11 Years
            6 years, 9 months ago

            But can he defend?

            1. goriuanx
              • 13 Years
              6 years, 9 months ago

              Off to the bench with all the other good attackers then 😉

  7. S.Kuqi
    • 11 Years
    6 years, 9 months ago

    Correct me if I'm wrong but fpl has opened usually mid july?

    1. Adam West - Team Serbia for…
      • 13 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      It's opening on the week of July 10th at 4 am

      1. S.Kuqi
        • 11 Years
        6 years, 9 months ago

        Really? How do you know that?

        1. Adam West - Team Serbia for…
          • 13 Years
          6 years, 9 months ago

          You have been away too long . You have forgotten I know less than Jon Snow

          1. S.Kuqi
            • 11 Years
            6 years, 9 months ago

            Just a ffs inside joke afterall 🙁 I got excited already

            1. Adam West - Team Serbia for…
              • 13 Years
              6 years, 9 months ago

              My work here is done 😎

    2. UnitedFan
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      week commencing 10th July this year

      1. FPL Kangaroo
        • 6 Years
        6 years, 9 months ago

        There he is.

        1. UnitedFan
          • 8 Years
          6 years, 9 months ago

          Haha I knew you'd pop up here. Let myself down with Adam West scraping in just before me though. Disappointed.

          1. FPL Kangaroo
            • 6 Years
            6 years, 9 months ago

            Haha yeah you have a tough job mate.It's hard being the first to reply all the time.

      2. goriuanx
        • 13 Years
        6 years, 9 months ago

        haha i've seen this so many times 😎

        1. UnitedFan
          • 8 Years
          6 years, 9 months ago

          Won't be the last time 😎

    3. Speédy
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      United Fan will reply to this.

      1. UnitedFan
        • 8 Years
        6 years, 9 months ago

        😎

        1. Speédy
          • 7 Years
          6 years, 9 months ago

          Well done 🙂

  8. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    6 years, 9 months ago

    PS Mark Noble has had his operation, and rehab is ahead of schedule.

    1. Licky
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      Excellent news, I was worried I'd have to put someone else in my team.

      1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        6 years, 9 months ago

        😛 😆

    2. Adam West - Team Serbia for…
      • 13 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      * Rips up plans 😉

      1. Adam West - Team Serbia for…
        • 13 Years
        6 years, 9 months ago

        Ah sh*t it's the horn section * runs away

        1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 14 Years
          6 years, 9 months ago

          😆 😆 😆

    3. Back on the horse
      • 13 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      oh. I was hoping he might bow out gracefully and give penalty duty to Lanzini.

      Back to the imaginary drawing board....

      1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        6 years, 9 months ago

        He is Mr. West Ham ... 😉

        1. Piggs Boson
          • 12 Years
          6 years, 9 months ago

          It's hard to believe he's only 30.

          1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 14 Years
            6 years, 9 months ago

            He had his first appearance for us at the age of 16, not 17. Hence his number.

            1. Piggs Boson
              • 12 Years
              6 years, 9 months ago

              He deserves one hell of a testimonial when he eventually retires.

              1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                • 14 Years
                6 years, 9 months ago

                Yes. He has seen us through good times and bad. 🙂

      2. Adam West - Team Serbia for…
        • 13 Years
        6 years, 9 months ago

        Welcome back . I am not sure how I am going to fit Messi , Ronaldo and Suarez in my team .

        1. Back on the horse
          • 13 Years
          6 years, 9 months ago

          thanks, although you make me feel slightly under-dressed

  9. Sonny “The Hitman&rdq…
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 9 months ago

    Getting Lanzini in ... Antonio was good but went off injured or banned just when I needed him.

    1. UnitedFan
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      From GW1?

  10. S.Kuqi
    • 11 Years
    6 years, 9 months ago

    Picking right midfielder from Pool will be head wrecking decision once again. Cout is probably 10.0 and priced out, hopefully Mane isn't more than 9.0. Mo Salah is wait and see for me

    1. Piggs Boson
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      I have no idea how they're going to be priced - it could go so many ways.

      Going by some of the articles on the FPL site, they take into account PpG when deciding prices. So I'd be surprised if Mane is cheaper than Coutinho.

      1. ★Kuntheman★
        • 8 Years
        6 years, 9 months ago

        Romero @ 7.0 😉

        1. Piggs Boson
          • 12 Years
          6 years, 9 months ago

          Haha, if that was the only stat taken into account and FPL were robots, yeah 😀

    2. Speédy
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      Mane will be higher than Couts

    3. Baines on Toast...
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      Mane 10
      Cout 9.5
      Firm 9
      Salah 8.5
      Lallana 8
      Wijnaldum 7.5

      1. S.Kuqi
        • 11 Years
        6 years, 9 months ago

        Firm for 9.0 will be first name in my team

        1. UnitedFan
          • 8 Years
          6 years, 9 months ago

          Will probably be a striker. Should be, at least.

    4. CloudSky
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      Mane will be more expensive than Cout.

    5. UnitedFan
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      Mane will be more expensive than Cout. Not too sure myself who I'll get. Mane would be first choice, but may even consider Salah since he'll be the cheapest. Might not even start with a Liverpool mid at all.

    6. Blue&White85
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      My guess is:

      Mane 9.5
      Coutinho 9.0
      Firmino 9.5
      Salah 8.5
      Lallana 7.5
      Wijnaldum 7.5

  11. Syd.
    • 14 Years
    6 years, 9 months ago

    Good evening you fine bunch of fantasists

    1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      You may call me a dreamer ...
      But I'm not the only one! 😉

    2. Piggs Boson
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      Evening Syd 🙂

      What do you think of the Matic signing if it goes through? 😉

      1. Syd.
        • 14 Years
        6 years, 9 months ago

        He was very hit and miss last season had some great games but he had some stinkers

        1. Parm
          • 12 Years
          6 years, 9 months ago

          That is generally what hit and miss is, Syd.

          1. Syd.
            • 14 Years
            6 years, 9 months ago

            Not when I go for a hit & miss

        2. Piggs Boson
          • 12 Years
          6 years, 9 months ago

          It's hard for me to say having missed much of the season, but it sounds like he may not have been completely comfortable with role that Conte demanded. Should he be relied upon to produce high up the pitch when his game excels in the defensive areas? He doesn't seem have the pace to be running up and down the pitch in a 2-CM system.

          1. Syd.
            • 14 Years
            6 years, 9 months ago

            I personally think he is now past his best, too slow for the midfield riggers of the PL

    3. ★Kuntheman★
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      *peeks out of shadows*

  12. BrockLanders
    • 9 Years
    6 years, 9 months ago

    Liverpool will have a complete overload of midfielders should Naby Keita sign. Given that the front 3 will be Firmino, Mane & Salah with Coutinho in behind.

    So Mignolet/Karius
    Clyne, Matip, VVD/Lovren, Milner
    Keita, Can/Henderson/Wijnaldum/Lallana
    Coutinho
    Firmino, Mane, Salah

    And that's not even considering Sturridge, Origi, Ings or Solanke.

    1. bojack
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      Ings!

      He's less likely to see action for Liverpool than I am.

    2. Lovren an elevator
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      As long as that front 4 stays nailed, I don't mind that headache behind them!

  13. Carlton P
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 9 months ago

    Burnley/Swansea rotation anyone? Mee (4.5) Olsson (4.5)
    Any of them be 5.0?

    1. Lovren an elevator
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      Is that rotation any good?
      I have been looking into Swa/WBA and Sou/Bri
      Myself

  14. Je suis le chat
    • 10 Years
    6 years, 9 months ago

    How does a midfield of Son, Fabregas, Mane, Redmond and 4.5m look for the first few fixtures? Probably spending big up top.

    1. BrockLanders
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      Decent. Not sure how nailed Fab will be though

      1. Je suis le chat
        • 10 Years
        6 years, 9 months ago

        His returns were great towards the seasons end. Should be priced reasonably.

    2. Speédy
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      Pogba and Sane at 8m better option imo.

      1. Je suis le chat
        • 10 Years
        6 years, 9 months ago

        Tempted by Pogba. Jesus might be my City attacking cover.

    3. UnitedFan
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      Will Son and Fabregas start regularly? Not a fan of this midfield personally.

      1. Je suis le chat
        • 10 Years
        6 years, 9 months ago

        Bit of risk with Son though his returns were large last season. Will monitor preseason.

      2. FPL Kangaroo
        • 6 Years
        6 years, 9 months ago

        Im with you on this one.

    4. Piggs Boson
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      Mane and Redmond look solid. Not sold on Son's gametime though.

      Fabregas could be an incredible pick if he does keep that position. I suppose it depends on new Chelsea signings.

    5. Slam
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      I was looking at Son too, will he be fit for the beginning of the season?

      1. Je suis le chat
        • 10 Years
        6 years, 9 months ago

        Dunno, maybe Son overachieved with 14 goals and 6 assists from 2070 min. I feel Spurs are prolific when he features.

  15. Speédy
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 9 months ago

    Where do you think Mbappe will end up??????
    Real Madrid, PSG, Arsenal, Liverpool or Monaco???

    1. ★Kuntheman★
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      Monaco, and then Real next summer. Liverpool isn't even in the equation for me, Arsenal barely makes it because Mbappe might fancy the Henry path.

    2. Syd.
      • 14 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      Probably stay at Monaco

      Can't see any club mad enough to pay £100 million for an 18 year old who has had one decent season

    3. Ógie
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      Arsenal

    4. FPL Kangaroo
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      Scunthorpe .

  16. Net Gains
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 9 months ago

    Wow. If Huddersfield really do sign Steve Mounie, especially hot on the heels of signing Depoitre, people may have to rethink their prospects next year.

    1. Mark
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 17 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      They've got a lot of catching up to do to be fair. Not sure we've started the season with a bigger relegation favourite.

      1. goriuanx
        • 13 Years
        6 years, 9 months ago

        Hi Mark, did you see my post on the browser issue? If not, I can mail you tomorrow morning. Issue I have is browser dependent.

        1. Mark
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • Has Moderation Rights
          • 17 Years
          6 years, 9 months ago

          We're looking into Chrome on Android...was that also your issue?

          1. goriuanx
            • 13 Years
            6 years, 9 months ago

            Yep exactly that

      2. bojack
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 9 months ago

        Barnsley, Bradford, and Blackpool in the PL era come to mind.

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

    Is alli + kane too much expensive from spurs attack ?

    1. ★Kuntheman★
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      Too cheap imo, both have no values

    2. UnitedFan
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      I wouldn't double-up on them anyway. Just Kane for me.

    3. Piggs Boson
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      Individually, they're two of the highest performing players in the game. Placing both together in one person's FPL team won't change that. I may double up too (Maybe Erik over Alli) unless someone can convince me the Wembley Curse is genuine.

      The return of the witch that destroys Kane's early season fortune is something that I'm unlikely to budge on. She's been killed imo.

      1. UnitedFan
        • 8 Years
        6 years, 9 months ago

        The Wembley curse is genuine!

        Convinced?

      2. Parm
        • 12 Years
        6 years, 9 months ago

        Shock horror as FFS myth of picking one player from Spurs doesn't affect the performance of another in any way.

        1. Piggs Boson
          • 12 Years
          6 years, 9 months ago

          "Coverage" 😀

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

        Kane 13 is too much. But he worth 3 more than alli. Penalties will pay that 3 million. But missing alli points during the season will realy hurt.
        But I have many options in midfield. Sane pogba ozil and if firmino is midfielder are really really good options.
        In attack also kun and lacazette both look awesome. Also benteke as 3rd !

    4. StalkingDwarf
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      I predict that'll take too much from the budget. Playing at Wembley on an unfamiliar pitch size is also quite worrying.

      1. Ógie
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        6 years, 9 months ago

        Agreed

      2. Piggs Boson
        • 12 Years
        6 years, 9 months ago

        After looking at home and away statistics in depth and seeing what a huge difference playing at home makes, I'm open to this theory.

        Hopefully they become accustomed to the pitch during pre-season, so it becomes their home turf.

        1. UnitedFan
          • 8 Years
          6 years, 9 months ago

          Could it be possible that their defence is affected the most? Could take them some time to employ their usual defensive shape upon a larger pitch than they're used to?

          1. Piggs Boson
            • 12 Years
            6 years, 9 months ago

            Possibly. Although I feel I would be guessing. I don't know why teams are better home than away - it could be psychology, pitch size/surface, or both. If both, what ratio? And what are the psychological factors?

            We'll just have to watch Spurs in pre-season and see how they get on there, I suppose.

      3. Thomas Jerome Newton
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 9 months ago

        Are they allowed to get the white paint out and make it whatever size they want?

    5. 6thGoal
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      Would rather double up with Eriksen over Alli. Then again, maybe I've spent too much time playing FIFA17.

  18. Je suis le chat
    • 10 Years
    6 years, 9 months ago

    My player of the year; Eriksen had as many shots per game
    (3.7) as Kane yet only got 8 goals to Harold's 29. I reckon Eriksen will score more next season.

    1. Dokdok666
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      Shots from outside the box will always have a lower xG than shots from inside. Hopefully he will score more, but don't expect too much

      1. Piggs Boson
        • 12 Years
        6 years, 9 months ago

        Agreed, most of his shots are long range so will never have the conversion rate of Kane.

        I am expecting a rise though, he is still taking many in the box
        http://members.fantasyfootballscout.co.uk/public-stats-tables/view/19129/

        1. Dokdok666
          • 9 Years
          6 years, 9 months ago

          I tend to be quite harsh on him, since we are both Danes. I fear this season will be hard to topple, or even replicate

          1. Ceci
            • 9 Years
            6 years, 9 months ago

            Hi

            1. Dokdok666
              • 9 Years
              6 years, 9 months ago

              Hi Ceci 🙂
              It is I, the Dok 😉

    2. Parm
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      Look at shots in the box and come back bro.

      1. Je suis le chat
        • 10 Years
        6 years, 9 months ago

        True chaps, I just feel Eriksen was a bit like Pogba and a bit unlucky not to score more.

    3. UnitedFan
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      Eriksen shoots from outside the box more.

    4. Parm
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      http://i.imgur.com/EBBuhZh.png

      *throws up into hands and claps*

      1. Je suis le chat
        • 10 Years
        6 years, 9 months ago

        Thanks for the graphic, interesting.

    5. bojack
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      I don't see Spurs holding on to him that much longer.

      1. Je suis le chat
        • 10 Years
        6 years, 9 months ago

        He's integral to how they play. Hope he stays, an absolute joy to watch.

        1. bojack
          • 7 Years
          6 years, 9 months ago

          Me too. Always had a soft spot for Spurs, just liked how WHL looked on TV as a kid. Eriksen one of my favourite players at the minute.

  19. asquishypotato
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    6 years, 9 months ago

    I had Lanzini for wayyy to long.

    Instant hero returning a goal and Max points and always looked threatening.

    Forgot about him and his run of 2s and he Yankee didn't in value. Unless the Hammers sign a consistent forward I'll give him a miss

    1. asquishypotato
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      Yankee in value is an interesting one.

      Meant tanked.

      The fixtures look so nice after those first 3

    2. Lovren an elevator
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      So if they were to sign Giroud...
      Would you consider Giroud or Lanzini?

  20. bojack
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 9 months ago

    Do West Ham's early fixtures put you off or do you think they can start the season in good away form like they did in 15/16?

    1. Slam
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      Puts me off

    2. FPL Kangaroo
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      West Ham played better away from home last season. 3 away wouldnt put me off.

    3. Syd.
      • 14 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      They need a good overhaul or they will struggle again

  21. Wild Rover
    • 13 Years
    6 years, 9 months ago

    Felt uncomfortable watching the Giggs interview. He will never make it as a manager imo.

    1. Syd.
      • 14 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      What was it on? I haven't been watching much telly of late

    2. Je suis le chat
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      Didn't see it. Don't think he'll ever be respected due to frolicking with his brothers wife.

      1. The Big Fella
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 9 months ago

        If his own brother can't trust him, how can a group of people that barely know him?

    3. KingNidge
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      Absurd the huge numbers of United fans that wanted him to take the top job at Old Trafford and even more strange the impression he gave that he deserved to be given the chance

      1. Syd.
        • 14 Years
        6 years, 9 months ago

        Yeah that was strange same thing happened when the Swansea job came up. A lot of people thought he was entitled to the job because he was a good footballer and Welsh

    4. bojack
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      Zero personality.

      1. KingNidge
        • 8 Years
        6 years, 9 months ago

        Never been totally comfortable in front of the cameras but was a huge personality in the United changing room and round the club for years

    5. Piggs Boson
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      People are always changing, so I'd never rule it out, but he doesn't seem cut of the right cloth for management.

      Will always be a legendary player though, currently Wales' finest. (Bale is getting there)

    6. Dr Dream
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      He really doesn't strike me as a man manager at all. Being a popular player with the fans and his fellow pros isn't the same thing as being a good manager....Surely football clubs have learned that lesson.

  22. Syd.
    • 14 Years
    6 years, 9 months ago

    Any decent transfer news / gossip

    Haven't been paying much attention to the rumour mill of late

    1. Parm
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      Everyone ➡ United

      1. Syd.
        • 14 Years
        6 years, 9 months ago

        Rafa will be happy

        1. FPL Kangaroo
          • 6 Years
          6 years, 9 months ago

          lol

    2. KingNidge
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      Dunno what is decent and what's not anymore Sydney like i said to Cheese the other night i just wish i could go to sleep until the window is closed and then wake up and see what the craic is

      1. Syd.
        • 14 Years
        6 years, 9 months ago

        I know exactly where you are coming from. The rumours and stories are just becoming tedious and boring, Social media certainly doesn't help as it tends to let any Jack the lad start a rumour

        1. KingNidge
          • 8 Years
          6 years, 9 months ago

          Will only get worse every pre season too

    3. Dr Dream
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      The Lyon president has confirmed that they have ended their pursuit of Giroud because Arsenal want to keep him and Giroud hopes to be 1st choice striker next season.

      That's the best I can give you.

      1. Syd.
        • 14 Years
        6 years, 9 months ago

        They could always sign Rooney the player nobody wants. Joe Hart also falls into that bracket

  23. Dr Dream
    • 11 Years
    6 years, 9 months ago

    I don't doubt Lanzini is a good player but he's always looked decidedly average when I've watched him.....which hasn't been very often tbh.

  24. goriuanx
    • 13 Years
    6 years, 9 months ago

    Liverpool will not face any action from the @premierleague over allegedly tapping up Virgil Van Dijk.

    Oh ok. Here's the money.

    1. KingNidge
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      Losing him to Chelski will be punishment enough lol

      1. goriuanx
        • 13 Years
        6 years, 9 months ago

        We'll see Nidgey 😉

        1. KingNidge
          • 8 Years
          6 years, 9 months ago

          Interestingly a few papers are now running the opinion i was expressing a couple of weeks ago.. Southampton do not want to do business with Liverpool..

          1. goriuanx
            • 13 Years
            6 years, 9 months ago

            They wouldn't say no to 70million worth of fresh notes. Player wants Liverpool, not much Saints can do but sell. Player power is nice if it works in your favour lol

            1. KingNidge
              • 8 Years
              6 years, 9 months ago

              Aye if he point blank refuses the Chelsea move then the saints will likely have to sell to whoever stumps up the cash..

              1. goriuanx
                • 13 Years
                6 years, 9 months ago

                Good job Klopp tapped him up then lol

            2. Licky
              • 11 Years
              6 years, 9 months ago

              They could just not sell him like they did with Fonte, but I think that would be bad for all parties.

              1. goriuanx
                • 13 Years
                6 years, 9 months ago

                Fonte didn't have a world record market value

    2. Je suis le chat
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      Good. I want Virgil, presume 5.5m will be enough.

  25. goriuanx
    • 13 Years
    6 years, 9 months ago

    Man City eager to tie up deals for Dani Alves, Benjamin Mendy and Kyle Walker by mid July, starting with Alves #MCFC https://t.co/gaj2E2EOjj

    1. Syd.
      • 14 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      It looks like the Walker deal might be dead in the water but the other 3 are likely to go through

      1. goriuanx
        • 13 Years
        6 years, 9 months ago

        Don't see why you'd need both I don't see many things with Pep. He plays footy manager in real life

        1. KingNidge
          • 8 Years
          6 years, 9 months ago

          He's gunna be one stressed out wee man this season lol

          1. goriuanx
            • 13 Years
            6 years, 9 months ago

            Aye pal he needs a PL/CL title this season or it could be curtains. That squad is ridiculous

  26. The Big Fella
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 9 months ago

    This was touched upon above but I'll bring it back up directly. Despite the mint finish to the season, I think the price hikes plus more critically, the new stadium (look how WHU have done in theirs) and the pitch size being different will not help Spurs and may put people off. They also don't seem to start the season well. Is everybody set on getting assets from Spurs in from the outset?

    1. UnitedFan
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      I'll start of with Kane and that's it.

    2. Dr Dream
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      Yes.

      Every team has a dip at some point in the season. Just because Spurs dips have been early on these past two years is of no significance to me. It's no more than happenstance.

  27. Piggs Boson
    • 12 Years
    6 years, 9 months ago

    Crystal Palace's sponsorship deal with ManBetX is believed to be the 8th largest club deal by value in the Premier League!

    How did that happen?! Is it just because other clubs deals haven't been finalised yet since the multi-billion pound surge in Premier League TV-rights?

    Or have Palace just done extremely well in advertising their London-based club to investors?

  28. jimmy.floyd
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 9 months ago

    Best budget forward?

    1. Syd.
      • 14 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      What's your budget

      1. jimmy.floyd
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 9 months ago

        6.0

        1. goriuanx
          • 13 Years
          6 years, 9 months ago

          hang on let me check the price list and i'll get back to you

          1. Syd.
            • 14 Years
            6 years, 9 months ago

            See you on 10th July

  29. Syd.
    • 14 Years
    6 years, 9 months ago

    A few seasons ago there were only 2 or 3 clubs that you would have to pay a premium for their players in FPL because there were only 2 or 3 genuine title contenders. Now there are 6 teams that you are now paying a premium regardless of them being title contenders or not

    1. Maximus Bonimus Pointimus
      • 14 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      Agreed, it's going to make it so tough this year... I could see lots of transfer hits as folks flit from one big gun to the next chasing last week's points. I'd say there'll be at least 20 players at 9.5 or greater, maximum we'll be able to fit 3 or 4 from this list into teams, and that's with going light at the back! With a good defender or two it's more like only being able to afford 2 or 3 from this list:

      Spurs - Kane, Alli, Eriksen
      Chelsea - Haz, Costa replacement
      City - Kun, Jesus, KDB
      Liverpool - Mane, Cout, Firmino
      Utd - Zlatan replacement, Mkhi
      Arsenal - Sanchez, Ozil, New striker
      Everton - Lukaku

      1. Thomas Jerome Newton
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 9 months ago

        You've probably listed Lukaku twice 😉

        1. Thomas Jerome Newton
          • 7 Years
          6 years, 9 months ago

          Has Lukaku to Chelsea gone quiet, or is it a done thing?

          1. Coaly
            • 11 Years
            6 years, 9 months ago

            Fee not agreed.

            Chelsea waiting until July 1 (this sat) to announce any signings anyway as new kit deal with Nike kicks in then

            Bakayoko and Alex Sandro, done

  30. Syd.
    • 14 Years
    6 years, 9 months ago

    German press are going to publish the full version of the corruption report on Qatars 2022 World Cup bid. Should be fun

    World Cup 2022: Suppressed report into corruption allegations published
    http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/40412928

    1. Ógie
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      The worlds football associations need to start withdrawing their membership of FIFA so the whole rotten etifious will come crashing down for the sake of human dignity.

    2. Dr Dream
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      Repost on the next page Syd. It deserves better than a "lost at the bottom of the last page"