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Scout Report – Jacob Murphy

Newcastle United followed up the signings of midfielder Christian Atsu and defender Florian Lejeune by completing their third major summer purchase with the addition of Norwich City winger Jacob Murphy for a reported fee of £12 million.

The England U21 international joins the club that he scored twice against last season in the Championship, and Magpies boss Rafa Benitez believes the 22-year-old can really thrive in his new environment:

“He’s a young and talented player and hopefully he can develop even more here. We hope he can show us the passion, commitment and ability that he showed in the Championship last season… It’s the type of player we are looking for.”

The History

Murphy joined Norwich’s youth set-up at the age of 11 and was a member of the side that won the 2012/13 FA Youth Cup.

He made his professional debut as a substitute in an FA Cup tie against Fulham in January 2014, before taking in loan spells at League One side Swindon Town and League Two outfit Southend United during the second half of the 2013/14 season.

The midfielder then joined fellow Championship club Blackpool on loan, producing two goals and a single assist in nine appearances, and also spent time at League One sides Scunthorpe United and Colchester United, where he registered four goals and three assists over 11 matches.

The Canaries decided to send Murphy on a season-long loan to League One outfit Coventry City, where he enjoyed a very successful campaign, totalling nine goals and 10 assists in 40 outings.

Murphy finally got his chance at Carrow Road last season, producing eight goals and eight assists over his 37 league appearances.

He has represented England at U18, U19, U20 and U21 levels and was part of the squad that reached the semi-finals of this summer’s UEFA U21 European Championship.

The Prospects

After making Atsu’s loan move permanent earlier this summer, the addition of Murphy will provide the Magpies with another creative threat out wide.

In Matt Ritchie, Newcastle have an industrious player who can not only provide goals, but who also has the ability to deliver quality into the box.

The former Bournemouth wide man isn’t blessed with pace, though, so Murphy, who is capable of playing on either flank, although he played predominantly down the right for Norwich, should provide a good balance if he operates on the left for Benitez’s side.

Murphy, a boyhood Newcastle fan, is quick, direct, and also has an eye for goal.

When asked what he can bring to his new club, Murphy took the opportunity to outline these qualities and underline his suitability as a Fantasy asset.

“What will I bring? An attacking flair. Pace. I’m very direct and I like to shoot. I like to provide chances for the team. I’m an attacking wide midfielder so I will try my best to get goals and assists for this club.”

Although he is still very raw, and can drift in and out of matches, the 22-year-old looks to have the attributes to thrive under the tutelage of Benitez, who should ensure that Murphy doesn’t neglect his defensive duties, something he has been guilty of in the past.

That will be important, given that Benitez favours a 4-2-3-1 formation in which his wide players need to track back and offer protection in front of the full-backs.

Looking at Murphy’s underlying statistics from last season, he impressively averaged a shot every 29.82 minutes – better than both Ritchie (31.67) and Atsu (43.64).

But while Murphy provided a stronger goal threat, he only managed to produce a key pass every 61.02 minutes, inferior to both Ritchie (44.34) and Atsu (54.17).

The England U21 international may lack slightly in the creativity stakes then, but his goal threat, and specifically the quality of his finishing, make him an intriguing Fantasy prospect.

Murphy’s potential is likely to see him come in at between 5.5 and 6.0 in Fantasy Premier League (FPL), and given Ritchie has the majority of set-piece duties and is on penalties for the Magpies, he may need to come in at the cheaper end of the scale to tempt investment.

But Newcastle attackers are certainly on the radar, with their early fixtures (TOT hud WHM swa STO bha) very favourable following the daunting opener with Spurs.

Dwight Gayle and Ritchie are proven commodities, however, while Murphy has only played one full season in the Championship, so it is difficult to look past the more experienced pair from the off.

Newcastle’s pre-season matches will hopefully provide some insight as to how much faith Benitez has in Murphy.

The potential is clear with his valuation a key factor, but a lack of experience makes him a target to monitor, with team-mates Ritchie and Gayle currently the more assured options.

Further Reference

Jacob Murphy Wikipedia

Jacob Murphy Transfer Markt Page

Jacob Murphy You Tube Highlights

1,721 Comments Post a Comment
  1. RubberDucky
      7 years, 3 months ago

      Could do with an extra 1.5 million
      (I know who couldnt)

      Is Ayew (SWA) really viable instead of Gayle (NEW)?

      1. Get up ya bum
        • 15 Years
        7 years, 3 months ago

        Well he should play. Don't expect him to match Gayle's points at all. I have ayew as bench fodder atm.

        1. RubberDucky
            7 years, 3 months ago

            Well my thinking at the min is Gayle 3rd striker unless poor fixture so then it's Carrol (SWA) as 5th mid or a 3rd and 4th Def from Francis, Dunk, Mee.

            Or Ayew as 3rd striker and I bring in Phillips for Carrol.

            Thoughts?

            1. Get up ya bum
              • 15 Years
              7 years, 3 months ago

              So it's 6.5 range striker with Carroll bench fodder vs 6.0 mid with ayew bench fodder. Personally I would go with ince or Philips over Gayle. If you can stretch to tadic even better.

              1. Lucy.
                • 11 Years
                7 years, 3 months ago

                *Redmond

                1. Get up ya bum
                  • 15 Years
                  7 years, 3 months ago

                  Na disagree.

                  1. RubberDucky
                      7 years, 3 months ago

                      I have Redmond

                      1. Get up ya bum
                        • 15 Years
                        7 years, 3 months ago

                        Ok prefer the Phillips option. Ince worth a look imo.
                        Oh and you might wanna swap that Redmond for tadic 😉

                        1. Lucy.
                          • 11 Years
                          7 years, 3 months ago

                          Or you might not.

                          1. RubberDucky
                              7 years, 3 months ago

                              I am sticking with Redmond

                          2. RubberDucky
                              7 years, 3 months ago

                              Well thanks for your advice.

                              How is your team shaping up?

            2. Je suis le chat
              • 10 Years
              7 years, 3 months ago

              Why is it taking so long for Joe Hart to be priced in FPL? Hope he's 4.5m but pessimistic.

              1. TokyoRisingSun
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                • 8 Years
                7 years, 3 months ago

                Don't get this attraction to Hart. He's not a good keeper.

                1. Je suis le chat
                  • 10 Years
                  7 years, 3 months ago

                  I rate him, needs to up his concentration. Will get more practice with West Ham.

                  1. TokyoRisingSun
                    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                    • 8 Years
                    7 years, 3 months ago

                    He makes a lot of mistakes. He's a rage transfer waiting to happen

                    1. Je suis le chat
                      • 10 Years
                      7 years, 3 months ago

                      Like Joe, mind you I remember rage wildcarding after he was rested once. Cost me 100 points!

                  2. Wilshere Knowledge
                    • 11 Years
                    7 years, 3 months ago

                    Had the lowest save ration in Serie A last year, and made the most errors leading to goals.

                    Double gold medal.

                2. Get up ya bum
                  • 15 Years
                  7 years, 3 months ago

                  A good fpl pick doesn't need to be a good player. Good players can be bad fpl picks.

                  1. TokyoRisingSun
                    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                    • 8 Years
                    7 years, 3 months ago

                    Good players can be bad fpl picks, but the reverse is hardly true.

                    1. FPL ZB
                      • Has Moderation Rights
                      • 7 Years
                      7 years, 3 months ago

                      Marcus Alonso

              2. Lazarus Star
                • 11 Years
                7 years, 3 months ago

                I was thinking the same. He should be 4.5M if only to reflect the real price

            3. Lazarus Star
              • 11 Years
              7 years, 3 months ago

              A) JWP & Lukaku
              B) Coutinho & Rashford

              Have Kane & Jesus

              1. klopp4kop
                • 8 Years
                7 years, 3 months ago

                coutinho and rooney for 7.5

              2. Ode
                • 7 Years
                7 years, 3 months ago

                A

              3. I Member
                • 9 Years
                7 years, 3 months ago

                A

              4. stat
                  7 years, 3 months ago

                  A

                • Lazarus Star
                  • 11 Years
                  7 years, 3 months ago

                  Or C) Pogba/MK + Rashford + 1.5M

              5. Ode
                • 7 Years
                7 years, 3 months ago

                Which one should I go with?

                A) Lacazette and KDB

                B) Sanchez and Sane

                1. stat
                    7 years, 3 months ago

                    A

                  • klopp4kop
                    • 8 Years
                    7 years, 3 months ago

                    B. anyday

                    1. Ode
                      • 7 Years
                      7 years, 3 months ago

                      I'm thinking B as well but worried about Sane...

                2. Jamie_GAWA
                  • 8 Years
                  7 years, 3 months ago

                  2nd take at my 3 way rotation,thoughts?

                  Lascelles, Daniels, Naughton

                  Gw1 - wba, sou
                  Gw2 - WAT, hud
                  Gw3 - WHU, cpl

                  Thanks in advance

                3. *Reformed-Character*
                  • 7 Years
                  7 years, 3 months ago

                  Any opinions on this lot guys ?

                  Foster (Elliot)
                  Baily Cedric Trippier Ake (Hudson)
                  Erriksen Debruyne Willian Ramsey (Carroll)
                  Ageuro Lukaku (Solanke)

                  This is where I'm at (for now at least)......

                  1. I Member
                    • 9 Years
                    7 years, 3 months ago

                    Nearly identical to mine so I think it's great.

                    1. *Reformed-Character*
                      • 7 Years
                      7 years, 3 months ago

                      Another option would be lindeoff for Baily and mustafi for ake

                  2. arthadox
                    • 9 Years
                    7 years, 3 months ago

                    Solanke is an interesting pick, you think he is going to play?

                    Good team btw. 8/10

                    1. *Reformed-Character*
                      • 7 Years
                      7 years, 3 months ago

                      Thanks buddy, I'm just a fan of Solanke and he's done well preseason so far, he's just bench fodder anyway, I could always switch him to a 4.5 and do ake to mustafi? What do you think?!

                      1. Tornado
                        • 15 Years
                        7 years, 3 months ago

                        Monreal over mustafi surely?

                        1. *Reformed-Character*
                          • 7 Years
                          7 years, 3 months ago

                          I don't think it's that clear cut

                      2. Lebowski85
                        • 12 Years
                        7 years, 3 months ago

                        It's an interesting pick. I'll keep an eye on him. I really don't think he will play though

                  3. Tornado
                    • 15 Years
                    7 years, 3 months ago

                    You obv think aguero is 100% nailed on?

                    1. *Reformed-Character*
                      • 7 Years
                      7 years, 3 months ago

                      Absolutely

                4. smix
                  • 8 Years
                  7 years, 3 months ago

                  Is Mustafi nailed to start ?

                  1. Get up ya bum
                    • 15 Years
                    7 years, 3 months ago

                    Yes

                  2. Ode
                    • 7 Years
                    7 years, 3 months ago

                    I think so

                  3. *Reformed-Character*
                    • 7 Years
                    7 years, 3 months ago

                    Great value I feel too

                  4. JAC THE CAT
                    • 11 Years
                    7 years, 3 months ago

                    I think yes

                  5. Winston.
                    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                    • 11 Years
                    7 years, 3 months ago

                    Yes, and he had 22 shots in the box last season, which was the 6th highest among defenders...but only 2 goals vs. Cahill's 6. Could do better this season, maybe? Prefer Alderweireld more.

                5. Please Help I Don't Kn…
                  • 7 Years
                  7 years, 3 months ago

                  Pogba is owned by 19.2%, while Mkhi is only 5.1%. Good option at the same price. Thinking of doing Pogba to Mkhi. Thoughts?

                  1. I Member
                    • 9 Years
                    7 years, 3 months ago

                    Do it.

                6. Haz to be Eden- Top scoring…
                  • 12 Years
                  7 years, 3 months ago

                  Reasons why I will be starting with Morata.
                  I hold my hands up, I am a Chelsea fan so its only fair to assume there may be a bit of bias on my part, and a will for him to become a huge success at Chelsea. I also admit I am disappointed we didn’t sign Lukaku, but by no means do I think Morata is the second best option and just an ‘alternative’. A lot of comments I’ve read have written him off already which I think is silly, anyway here are my reasons for starting with him.
                  - One of the strongest arguments is Conte himself. Having now signed the player twice, Morata has never actually played a single game under Conte. Yet its clear there is a strong bond between player and manager, with Morata recently stating in an interview “ Conte is the manager who most ‘bet’ on me, without even ever having had me in his team. “I’m very conscious of that…He knows me better than I could imagine, I’m sure, and that’s important. It motivates you to work hard, train well.” He also added “I feel indebted to him because he’s the coach that most trusted in me, most wanted me, who made me feel I could perform at the highest level. And yet I’ve never had the fortune to actually work with him”. He has the backing of the manager, a lot to prove and no doubt will want to return the faith Conte has shown him.
                  - He is our no1 striker and will spearhead Chelsea next season. I think it’s fair to say that whoever plays in the current Chelsea team as the lone striker will get plenty of opportunities to score goals and create goals. But I also believe he’s a very good fit for Chelsea right now. He’s a player who can hold the ball very well, he can create space, his movement and intelligence of the game is excellent, has a lot of pace to run in behind defenders, he’s strong and good in the air. I can already picture a defence splitting ball from deep by Fabregas, with Morata running through on goal, or a counter attack with the pace of Hazard, Pedro and Morata running at an opponents defence!
                  - -He’s only 24! He’s at the age now where he can really push on as a striker and cement himself as one of the best strikers in the premier league. He boasted the best minutes-per-goal record of any Madrid player last season (1 goal every 89mins), was third only to Ronaldo and Messi for shots inside the box per 90 (3.2 shots). He’s got champions league experience and scored in the Champions League final, as well as being Spain’s top scorer for U19, U21 and senior championship level.
                  I could go on but im trying not to drag it out too much. I hope some people found this useful of sorts and I guess for a lot of people it will still be a wait and see how he does and how he adapts to the league. The majority will stick with the more proven likes of Lukaku etc. Of course there’s still an element of risk starting with Morata. It was a risk for Chelsea to sign him, but it was an educated one and one that has my full support.

                  1. Eden ACCOUNT CLOSED
                    • 9 Years
                    7 years, 3 months ago

                    Presentation is everything.
                    (I didn't read this due to formatting).

                    1. Haz to be Eden- Top scoring…
                      • 12 Years
                      7 years, 3 months ago

                      writing and posting this on a phone was quite difficult, but hey will go back to not posting again then. thanks for your reply

                      1. Eden ACCOUNT CLOSED
                        • 9 Years
                        7 years, 3 months ago

                        I'm only kidding - It's an ok read, quite subjective but hey, Morata is worth a punt!
                        Price expectation 10.0?

                        1. Haz to be Eden- Top scoring…
                          • 12 Years
                          7 years, 3 months ago

                          10.0 would be great, but i think 10.5 is more likely

                  2. Ini
                    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                    • 14 Years
                    7 years, 3 months ago

                    Hit us with the TL;DR my guy..I stopped when you admitted bias.

                    1. The Head-Ake
                      • 7 Years
                      7 years, 3 months ago

                      Tl ; Dr : Says he is confident about Morata's role as main striker for Chesea, talks about his potential and his goal-scoring ability, relationship with Conte and how they bond and have chemistry, champions league experience and thinks it is a good move that Chelsea bought him so he's gonna get him in his team.

                    2. Lucy.
                      • 11 Years
                      7 years, 3 months ago

                      I'm biased but people still think my opinion's worth listening to on Saints matters.

                      1. Dreams
                        • 7 Years
                        7 years, 3 months ago

                        Hello. Is Jwp worth a punt?

                        1. Lucy.
                          • 11 Years
                          7 years, 3 months ago

                          Too early to say. Worth monitoring. I don't see a clear way he fits into MP's team, given that he struggles at CM but isn't a conventional winger. BUT his set pieces are outstanding and may be reason enough for MP to modify his style/approach. JWP certainly isn't nailed at this stage but would be decent value if he became a mainstay.

                          1. Dreams
                            • 7 Years
                            7 years, 3 months ago

                            Thank you. Welcome back by the way. You are my favorite poster regarding Southampton matters from now on.

                            1. Lucy.
                              • 11 Years
                              7 years, 3 months ago

                              Sorry, coming back. I was just popping in to offer some thoughts. 🙂

                          2. Get up ya bum
                            • 15 Years
                            7 years, 3 months ago

                            Big fan of his. Hope he continues to develop as he has been. Don't think he can cut it alongside romeu?

                            1. Dreams
                              • 7 Years
                              7 years, 3 months ago

                              I am also a big fan of Jwp. Hoping to see him make his inevitable move to Liverpool in 2 years.

                              1. Lucy.
                                • 11 Years
                                7 years, 3 months ago

                                What a way to discourage advice.

                                1. Dreams
                                  • 7 Years
                                  7 years, 3 months ago

                                  Just a joke. 😉

                              2. Get up ya bum
                                • 15 Years
                                7 years, 3 months ago

                                😀

                            2. Lucy.
                              • 11 Years
                              7 years, 3 months ago

                              The problem for him is he tends to look a bit lightweight in the pivot and Davis is a very experienced and consistent performer in that role. I much preferred JWP playing a more 'Beckham' style role on the right at the backend of last season but he may not have enough pace/explosiveness to convince MP.

                              1. Get up ya bum
                                • 15 Years
                                7 years, 3 months ago

                                I agree he came into his own when puel switched to the 4-1-4-1
                                He is a kind of inbetweener eh. Modern managers like their wingers dynamic.

                  3. A.T
                    • 14 Years
                    7 years, 3 months ago

                    It sounds to me that Morata is far more suited to Chelse's style of play than Lukaku was. I think it's worked out best for both clubs. Can't wait to see how he gets on.

                    1. Haz to be Eden- Top scoring…
                      • 12 Years
                      7 years, 3 months ago

                      Totally agree he's a better fit for Chelsea- excited to see how quick he settles in the Premier league

                      1. Ini
                        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                        • 14 Years
                        7 years, 3 months ago

                        Read the whole thing - Thx for posting.

                7. SWANCK
                  • 7 Years
                  7 years, 3 months ago

                  Be much appreciated if I could get some thoughts on this you fine chaps!

                  Foster
                  Lindleof Tripper Monreal (Dunk Rangel)
                  Alli Lanzini Sane Willian (Romeu)
                  Lukaku Gayle Aguero

                  0.0ITB.
                  Do I try and switch Sane to KDB to allow for some flexibility?
                  Gayle to Rashford is also playing on my mind...

                  1. H-SF
                    • 8 Years
                    7 years, 3 months ago

                    Nice. IMO Trippier/Monreal -> Cedric and then Sane -> Salah/Coutinho, I wouldn't have 2 City upfront.

                    1. *Reformed-Character*
                      • 7 Years
                      7 years, 3 months ago

                      I feel city could really pull teams pants down this season, the kdb/ageuro combo could be decent

                      1. SWANCK
                        • 7 Years
                        7 years, 3 months ago

                        What do you think of my team Mayor? Would you bring in KDB over Sane?

                      2. GREENDREAMS11
                        • 15 Years
                        7 years, 3 months ago

                        Yes, this

                    2. SWANCK
                      • 7 Years
                      7 years, 3 months ago

                      Cheers pal!
                      Do you not think City will be bagging for fun this season? I hold doubts over Liverpool - its a proper hodge-podge of a squad with no guaranteed points from any single player

                      1. *Reformed-Character*
                        • 7 Years
                        7 years, 3 months ago

                        I agree regarding the Liverpool situation bit of a lottery there.....difficult to get kdb in that set up

                8. Ambu
                  • 10 Years
                  7 years, 3 months ago

                  We need a hot topic on draft fpl league tactics....

                  1. JAC THE CAT
                    • 11 Years
                    7 years, 3 months ago

                    Is it out now?

                  2. TheBusDriver
                    • 9 Years
                    7 years, 3 months ago

                    No one cares about that game. It will fail miserably and get canceled next season.

                    1. Eden ACCOUNT CLOSED
                      • 9 Years
                      7 years, 3 months ago

                      Assuming it ever gets opened (It's late).

                    2. *Reformed-Character*
                      • 7 Years
                      7 years, 3 months ago

                      Sometimes you speak the truth sir.....this is one of those times 🙂

                9. JAC THE CAT
                  • 11 Years
                  7 years, 3 months ago

                  Pick 2 from these...

                  A, Milner
                  B, Bailly
                  C, Kompany

                  1. Gunners.The.Best
                    • 7 Years
                    7 years, 3 months ago

                    Milner is the only good option there tbh. Kompany might score some headers but city's defence is questionable. Bailly not nailed. I would say A and C

                  2. Winston.
                    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                    • 11 Years
                    7 years, 3 months ago

                    A, but don't like any of these to be honest

                  3. Arn De Gothia
                    • 14 Years
                    7 years, 3 months ago

                    ac

                10. easy_conners
                  • 9 Years
                  7 years, 3 months ago

                  Anyone taking a punt on Silva at 8.0? Or MF best kept to KDB and/or Sane?

                  1. Helia
                    • 9 Years
                    7 years, 3 months ago

                    KDB would be the clear first choice for me, then sane.. would steer clear of silva

                  2. Please Help I Don't Kn…
                    • 7 Years
                    7 years, 3 months ago

                    Mkhi a better punt at that price.

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

                    Nice one. Ta.

                11. Helia
                  • 9 Years
                  7 years, 3 months ago

                  How we thinking west brom will do CS wise?

                  1. Wilshere Knowledge
                    • 11 Years
                    7 years, 3 months ago

                    Better than 6, not enough to spend 5m on their defenders.

                  2. MANGE TOUT RODNEY
                    • 9 Years
                    7 years, 3 months ago

                    Hopefully better than last year!

                  3. Cpt Crunch Scott talent
                    • 10 Years
                    7 years, 3 months ago

                    Not good says the owner of Foster and Myhill

                  4. easy_conners
                    • 9 Years
                    7 years, 3 months ago

                    Would only take Foster at 4.5. Seems to be the number 1 pick for one of the keepers spots.

                  5. TokyoRisingSun
                    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                    • 8 Years
                    7 years, 3 months ago

                    Don't think their chances look good. Their defence is aging and they've hardly signed anyone

                  6. Winston.
                    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                    • 11 Years
                    7 years, 3 months ago

                    Don't expect too much, but might do better than 6

                  7. Celt Abroad
                    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                    • 12 Years
                    7 years, 3 months ago

                    They were such a disappointment last year.

                12. Agger
                  • 8 Years
                  7 years, 3 months ago

                  Can anyone tell me if Jack Colback is pretty much nailed or not?
                  And do you know if Rolando Aarons gets plenty of minutes? Thanks!

                  1. Wilshere Knowledge
                    • 11 Years
                    7 years, 3 months ago

                    I dont have an answer, but you can try whoscored and ESPN for those numbers.

                    Just type in the player name and those sources into google.

                  2. Benjustjamin
                    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                    • 10 Years
                    7 years, 3 months ago

                    Big fat no to both

                  3. EyeHazard
                    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                    • 7 Years
                    7 years, 3 months ago

                    Any thoughts on this squad?

                    Forster / Begovic
                    Milner / Cedric / Lindelof / Dawson / Mee
                    Willian / Ramsey / Mkhitaryan / RLC / Ward-Prowse
                    Defoe / Kane / Lukaku

                  4. Hairy Potter
                    • 9 Years
                    7 years, 3 months ago

                    Colback wasn't nailed last season so doubtful he will be this season. Last season Rafa paired Shelvey with Hayden when he could and Diame played behind Gayle. Diame may play deeper this season as he was underwhelming in the number 10 role. Shelvey is probably the only nailed player in central midfield at the minute.

                    Aarons could break through this year, but that's been said for a few seasons now and he invariably gets injured. Now he's competing with Rafa's own signings - Ritchie, Atsu and Murphy for a winger's spot.

                13. MANGE TOUT RODNEY
                  • 9 Years
                  7 years, 3 months ago

                  Any thoughts on the below please:

                  Foster (Myhill)

                  Valencia - Trippier - Cedric (Francis/Yedlin)

                  Coutinho - Sane - Willian - Zaha (Carroll)

                  Kane - Lacazette - Gayle

                  1. Helia
                    • 9 Years
                    7 years, 3 months ago

                    Good

                  2. H-SF
                    • 8 Years
                    7 years, 3 months ago

                    Nice same midfield as mine 🙂

                14. Gunners.The.Best
                  • 7 Years
                  7 years, 3 months ago

                  A) Milner
                  B) Lindelof
                  C) Walker

                  I'm leaning towards Milner cause of penalties.

                  1. Please Help I Don't Kn…
                    • 7 Years
                    7 years, 3 months ago

                    Kolasinac.

                    1. Gunners.The.Best
                      • 7 Years
                      7 years, 3 months ago

                      Already have him

                      1. Please Help I Don't Kn…
                        • 7 Years
                        7 years, 3 months ago

                        Oh. Since you have a 6 mil defender, why don't you get someone cheaper, eg. Cedric/Maguire and then invest elsewhere.

                        1. Gunners.The.Best
                          • 7 Years
                          7 years, 3 months ago

                          Already have Cedric, my defence is,
                          Foster(Elliot)
                          Kolasinac Cedric Daniels and Milner/Walker/Lindelöf

                  2. GAMBIT
                    • 9 Years
                    7 years, 3 months ago

                    B

                    United will have more clean sheets than Liverpool will have pens

                  3. Coys96
                    • 7 Years
                    7 years, 3 months ago

                    Lindelof

                    1. Tornado
                      • 15 Years
                      7 years, 3 months ago

                      Lindelof not nailed on?

                15. GAMBIT
                  • 9 Years
                  7 years, 3 months ago

                  Currently on:

                  Foster
                  Trippier, Monreal, Lindelof, Cedric
                  Alli, Coutinho, Willian
                  Lukaku, Aguero, Defoe

                  Fabianski, 4.0Def, Carroll, Romeu

                  Feel like it would be too difficult to switch to a midfielder who finds form, thoughts?

                16. Bring back ole
                  • 7 Years
                  7 years, 3 months ago

                  Need a 4.5 midfielder that starts NOT RLC

                  1. GAMBIT
                    • 9 Years
                    7 years, 3 months ago

                    Carroll is popular around here

                    1. Bring back ole
                      • 7 Years
                      7 years, 3 months ago

                      Will he play

                      1. ᶠᶦˡᵗʰʸLucre $$$
                        • 9 Years
                        7 years, 3 months ago

                        2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2

                        1. chaboi1998
                          • 7 Years
                          7 years, 3 months ago

                          2 better than 1

                          1. ᶠᶦˡᵗʰʸLucre $$$
                            • 9 Years
                            7 years, 3 months ago

                            😀

                        2. We Will Klopp you
                          • 8 Years
                          7 years, 3 months ago

                          Carroll got 1 goal and 2 assists in about 1300 minutes, should get a few attacking returns

                      2. Swanmoretime
                        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                        • 10 Years
                        7 years, 3 months ago

                        Carroll could be on free kicks and corners if Siggurdson leaves

                17. The Head-Ake
                  • 7 Years
                  7 years, 3 months ago

                  Getting Zouma in now.

                  1. TokyoRisingSun
                    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                    • 8 Years
                    7 years, 3 months ago

                    Too expensive for a Stoke defender imo

                    1. The Head-Ake
                      • 7 Years
                      7 years, 3 months ago

                      Won't his price decrease tho?

                      1. Wilshere Knowledge
                        • 11 Years
                        7 years, 3 months ago

                        😀

                      2. TokyoRisingSun
                        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                        • 8 Years
                        7 years, 3 months ago

                        Why would it? It's been set.

                    2. Wilshere Knowledge
                      • 11 Years
                      7 years, 3 months ago

                      1m too expensive.

                18. MAD OVER FOOTBALL
                  • 8 Years
                  7 years, 3 months ago

                  Any thoughts on this squad please?

                  De Gea/ Elliot
                  Trippier / McAuley / Lindelof / Cedric / Hunemeier
                  Coutinho / Fabregas / Sane / Phillips / RLC
                  Kane / Lukaku / Gayle

                  1. TokyoRisingSun
                    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                    • 8 Years
                    7 years, 3 months ago

                    Dawson over McAuley if you want a WBA defender

                  2. Gunners.The.Best
                    • 7 Years
                    7 years, 3 months ago

                    I like it, personally I'm not a fan of Fabregas or Phillips but overall good team

                    1. MAD OVER FOOTBALL
                      • 8 Years
                      7 years, 3 months ago

                      Thanks. Makes sense to downgrade phillips to get in Alonso?Will get rid of McAuley then

                19. Count of Monte Hristo
                  • 11 Years
                  7 years, 3 months ago

                  Thoughts on doubling up on the United defence?

                  1. Get up ya bum
                    • 15 Years
                    7 years, 3 months ago

                    Great but pricey. I can see a bunch of early cleanies for them.

                  2. Wilshere Knowledge
                    • 11 Years
                    7 years, 3 months ago

                    Should be good for CS, but there's no oustanding choice.

                    Bailley no goal threat and Valencia a little pricey, Lindelof a little risky.

                    Could be worth it though.

                    1. Get up ya bum
                      • 15 Years
                      7 years, 3 months ago

                      I'm hoping to get confirmation of lindeloff starting status from mou before gw1 otherwise I'm gonna drop him.
                      How ya been mate. This is champ btw lost a bet 😆

                      1. Wilshere Knowledge
                        • 11 Years
                        7 years, 3 months ago

                        😆

                        I'm good thanks. On some holiday time finally after a hellish few weeks. 🙂

                        On Lindelof, I think it's dependent on partnerships developing. Given Mou's comments and how last year went. Remember Jones and Rojo built a good partnership and benched Bailley for a chunk.

                        I do think he'll be a starter, but with limited goal threat anyway, and being a bitter abu, Im happy without.

                        1. Dreams
                          • 7 Years
                          7 years, 3 months ago

                          Hello Doc. How are you? Will you be back in the DZ?

                          1. Wilshere Knowledge
                            • 11 Years
                            7 years, 3 months ago

                            I'm no longer a DZ resident mate. I was on night shifts, and they wont come around again for a couple months thankfully. 🙂

                            1. Dreams
                              • 7 Years
                              7 years, 3 months ago

                              See you then. Hopefully never again in DZ. 😉

                              1. Wilshere Knowledge
                                • 11 Years
                                7 years, 3 months ago

                                😀

                        2. Get up ya bum
                          • 15 Years
                          7 years, 3 months ago

                          Yeah. No doubt he's the long term plan but could be iffy for now.
                          I'm all about Abu bruv 😆

                20. Winston.
                  • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                  • 11 Years
                  7 years, 3 months ago

                  If Aurier goes to United, what's gonna be his price? 6 ?

                  1. Gunners.The.Best
                    • 7 Years
                    7 years, 3 months ago

                    Yh probs

                  2. Cpt Crunch Scott talent
                    • 10 Years
                    7 years, 3 months ago

                    5.5 would be my guess. Praying it wont happen also, no need for him as a player or as a person

                21. Gubbins94.
                  • 10 Years
                  7 years, 3 months ago

                  Why all the Willian love? His output relies massively on set pieces.

                  1. Count of Monte Hristo
                    • 11 Years
                    7 years, 3 months ago

                    Which there are sure to be a significant amount of given how much Chelsea dominate games and attack the opposition.

                    1. Gubbins94.
                      • 10 Years
                      7 years, 3 months ago

                      Yeh, but set piece conversion rates are generally very low.

                  2. Farke in hell
                    • 7 Years
                    7 years, 3 months ago

                    atleast in the absence of hazard he will be key attacking asset.

                22. Harmonica1967
                  • 7 Years
                  7 years, 3 months ago

                  Which option looks better, for start of season at least?

                  Forster (Elliot)
                  Cedric-Ake-Luiz-Trippier (Hunemeier)
                  Zaha-Fabregas/Willian- Coutinho (RLC-Carroll)
                  Kane-Lacazette-Jesus

                  OR

                  Foster for Forster (Elliot)
                  Same backline
                  KdB-Zaha-Fab/Willian-Coutinho (RLC)
                  Kane-Lacazette (Abraham)

                23. nobwak
                  • 8 Years
                  7 years, 3 months ago

                  Morata price prediction?
                  Personally don't see why he should be less than Lacazette, so I'm saying 10.5.

                  1. Get up ya bum
                    • 15 Years
                    7 years, 3 months ago

                    I agree

                  2. TokyoRisingSun
                    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                    • 8 Years
                    7 years, 3 months ago

                    10.5 min, 11.0 max imo

                  3. Jazz!
                    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                    • 9 Years
                    7 years, 3 months ago

                    Could be the same as Diego Costa

                24. smix
                  • 8 Years
                  7 years, 3 months ago

                  A. Foster
                  Lindelof Trippier Cedric Mustafi
                  Alli Sane Willian
                  Kane Lukaku Defoe
                  Elliot Carroll RLC Rosenior

                  B. Foster
                  Lindelof Trippier Cedric
                  Alli Sane Willian Capoue
                  Kane Lukaku Defoe
                  Elliot Carroll Lowton Rosenior

                  The better option ?

                  1. TokyoRisingSun
                    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                    • 8 Years
                    7 years, 3 months ago

                    So basically Mustafi + RLC vs Capoue + Lowton? First one. Maybe consider Daniels though, Mustafi doesn't have a lot of goal threat.

                25. balint84
                  • 8 Years
                  7 years, 3 months ago

                  who to choose around 7m?

                  1. ayew (westham)
                  2. redmond (soton)
                  3. tadic (soton)
                  4. mata (mu)
                  5. lanzini (west ham)
                  6. antonio 7.5 (westham)
                  7. zaha (palace)
                  8. lallana 7.5 (pool)
                  9. wijnaldum (pool)
                  who else?
                  (i have coutinho, alli, willlian)

                  1. nobwak
                    • 8 Years
                    7 years, 3 months ago

                    Zaha, Lanzini or Ramsey.

                  2. chdixon90
                    • 8 Years
                    7 years, 3 months ago

                    I've started with Zaha but willing to jump ship if needed

                    Fabregas not on that list but is top of the members RMT for 7m midfielder.

                    1. balint84
                      • 8 Years
                      7 years, 3 months ago

                      i'm not sure his starting role 🙁

                  3. EyeHazard
                    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                    • 7 Years
                    7 years, 3 months ago

                    I'm going for Ramsey (also have Willian). He was great at end of last season and in pre-season.

                26. Thomass
                  • 12 Years
                  7 years, 3 months ago

                  Any news on FPLdraft?

                27. Lionel Fellaini
                  • 8 Years
                  7 years, 3 months ago

                  Really struggling this year.

                  Must have changed my team about 100 times!

                  Still not convinced. What do we think?

                  Foster (Elliot)

                  Cedric Dawson Trippier Ake (Rosenior)

                  KDB Willian Alli (RLC) (TC)

                  Gayle Lukaku Kane

                  1. MAD OVER FOOTBALL
                    • 8 Years
                    7 years, 3 months ago

                    Nice!