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The Community Round Up

The search for value, in particular among defenders, was a central focus of this week’s discussions, which also covered the prospects of La Liga stars in the Premier League and marked the premature retirement of one the Fantasy Football’s most successful Spaniards.

Our community writers also focus on player pricing, top tips for success in Fantasy Premier League’s draft game as well as ownership trends.

Bonus magnets in the Sky Sports game are among the topics covered in our Members table round-up and we finish off with a look at the latest community tournaments available.

The Community Articles

With more than 700,000 now signed up to the Fantasy Premier League, the ownership trends have been fluctuating markedly since its launch. Milvus’ community article on ownership trends takes a key look at the significant early movement.

One group of players that are seeing significant activity are premium defenders, including wing-backs that offer potential returns at both ends. Whether this group of players offer better value than mid-price midfielders is the subject of FPL Virgin’s debut community article.

Positively priced punts are the focus of The Boose’s latest piece, as he considers those who offer considerable bang for their buck from FPL’s player list.

Elsewhere, Spreadsheet has turned to his abacus to assess whether misfiring attackers one season are able to dramatically improve their goal conversion rate over their next campaign. This follows on from Prokoptas’ article earlier this month on the Plexiglas Principle, which seeks to find out if underperforming players can strengthen their returns over time.

To help those playing FPL’s draft game, our resident expert Pav A Nice Day dropped by to offer his guidance on constructing the perfect player list for the forthcoming draft nights.

Don’t forget, if you’ve got some analysis, scout reports or features brewing, be sure to visit our community section to submit your article.

The Hottest Topics

The community articles section’s focus on rearguard options spilled out into our Hot Topics with That Posh Bloke casting his monocled eye over some spiffing chaps in defence.

Bournemouth defenders have piqued the interest of Miguel Sanchez, who canvassed views on whether centre back Nathan Ake or full back Charlie Daniels are the best options from the Cherries backline. While Lucy made a triumphant return to offer guidance on the best Southampton defenders to invest in, as part of her look at Saints assets.

Newcastle and Swansea’s kindly priced defenders are on Teddy’s radar, after his research found that the two sides rotate strongly for those who track the fixtures and are looking to save funds in defence.

There was further consideration of defensive rotation in our discussion of the best goalkeeper strategy.

Pre-season friendlies offer Fantasy managers the perfect opportunity to gather vital clues on whether their picks will be sure starters and offer returns.

However, so far the 19.6% of FPL managers who own Paul Pogba been left disappointed by his performances, according to our discussion on lessons learned from the summer fixtures played so far.

The dream of a more attacking role for the Frenchman is still yet to be realised.

In contrast, Pogba’s team-mate Henrikh Mkhitaryan has impressed, with a goal and an assist midweek during the Red Devil’s US tour. We wondered why, given his advanced role and strong summer form, he is still only in 4.3% of FPL squads.

Crystal Palace kicked off their summer preparations with a 2-0 loss to Liverpool to dent interest in their assets. But with a strong opening set of fixtures Andy8wsm ponders whether their newly appointed captain Jason Puncheon may at last turn his enticing underlying statistics into Fantasy points. As followers of the Scoutcast last season will know, that is an issue I may be reluctant to revisit for a second successive campaign.

At least the 5.0 priced Eagles midfielder is cheap, even if he doesn’t offer good value based on his history. This difference between a player’s price and their real value is an issue that Deulofail addresses in his latest discussion.

The price tag of Chelsea’s incoming new recruit, Alvaro Morata, was eagerly awaited this week. But, as Ownership Tactic asks, can the Real Madrid striker do it on a cold windy night in Stoke? He added to this discussion with a roll call of those who have made a successful transition from La Liga to the Premier League, as well as those who failed to make the grade.

If Morata, who is also the subject of this discussion by Prokoptas,  gets off to a good start, team plans may need to change to accommodate him. This is where a flexible FPL friend can help out, says our Hot Topic on players that can easily be jettisoned to make way for an early season bandwagon.

One such bandwagon in FPL’s past is Michu, who scored an incredible 18 Premier League goals for Swansea in the 2012/13 season and this week sadly announced his retirement through injury. Wild Rover was among those who dropped by to pay their respects to the Spaniard.

Bargain hunters were once again out in full force this week as they rummaged through the player list in search of gems. Aaron Ramsey, Arsenal’s 7.0 valued midfielder who has scored once and assisted another goal in pre-season, is among those garnering interest. But Drip Doctor warns that patience may be needed with the Welshman, who he doubts will be able to produce frequent attacking points.

Chelsea’s development squad is proving an attractive source of budget midfielders. New Watford signing Nathan Chalaboah and Reuben Loftus Cheek – who is on loan at Crystal Palace – have attracted the attention of Scotty B, based on the promise of more game time at their new clubs. Both are priced at 4.5 but AceKn1ght urges Fantasy managers to make sure they also consider the potential of midfielders priced at 5.0.

Southampton are proving another prime route for those in search of value, with the south coast outfit figuring prominently in Pukka-Geoff’s discussion on teams to double, or even triple up, on.

Meanwhile, value from third strikers is the subject of Pele Alli’s latest Hot Topic, with Triggerlips adding to the debate by asking whether Newcastle forward Dwight Gayle deserves to be in our frontlines.

Sales shoppers are steering clear of Liverpool this season with their stars of 2016/17, including Philippe Coutinho, suffering value hikes. Given that the Reds look set to rotate around Champions League games, we asked whether their assets may be best avoided. The no-Liverpool player strategy of last year’s FPL winner and Everton fan Ben Crabtree certainly offers a powerful case for adopting this potentially risky tactic.

123thro is looking to go further than Ben by basing his team around avoiding players from last year’s top six sides and asked for your tips of other assets to consider.

Finally, Athletico Timbo asked the community to dust off their crystal balls and predict who will be next season’s Fantasy hits and misses.

To view all our discussions please visit our Hot Topics page.

The Members Tables

Spreadsheet has created a table entitled, ‘should have scored more’, in support of his community article on misfiring attackers’ potential for improvement.

For those playing Sky Fantasy Football Disable has made a table dedicated to players who have dominated the game’s bonus point allocation.

Elsewhere, Mynjdusta has constructed two tables looking at the best defender prospects and goalkeepers with impressive underlying statistics.

If you’re a member and are yet to get to grips with the custom statistics tables, you can view this movie for an explanation of how they work. Also, remember to tag them so that people can find the tables with ease.

The Community Tournaments

PDM is looking for those who have finished at least one FPL season within the top 1,000 to join his Top 1K Any Season league (21265-6670), and those with at least one top 10,000 finish are invited to join Red Lightning’s Top 10,000 Any Season league. (757-400).

Finally, a reminder that Torres Magic’s Last Man Standing contest (44937-13340) is still open for entries.

If you are running a community tournament and would like the latest scores included in future Community Round-ups, please email us summary of the current leaders and a link to your league, spreadsheet or head to head competition, at jonty@fantasyfootballscout.co.uk.

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2,626 Comments Post a Comment
  1. Baked baines
    • 9 Years
    6 years, 8 months ago

    Morata at 10......too good to turn down!!

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

    Morata could be good value at 10m

    1. Camp No No
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      Certainly. Very appealing.

  3. MB10
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    6 years, 8 months ago

    Hart 4.5... wow wasnt expecting that !

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

      Wow that's crazy hart and foster amazing pairing

      1. Drip Doctor
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        6 years, 8 months ago

        They don't really rotate well.

    2. Camp No No
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      Sweet Jebus! That is kinda cheap for English international. They really think West Ham is going to do badly this season?

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

        He may well lose his place to Adrián.

        1. RAFA THE GAFFA
          • 7 Years
          6 years, 8 months ago

          Adrian is much better mate, do you agree? I'd love him at the toon!

    3. Ser Davos
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      At least someone'll buy him now. At 5, nobody would have touched him with a bargepole. Shocked, but sensible from FPL.

    4. Wrong Captain Choice - Ag i…
      • 14 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      But he is not that good and plays for West Ham.
      Right price for him

  4. Live Lad
    • 9 Years
    6 years, 8 months ago

    Foster
    Cedric, Luiz, Trippier
    Coutinho, Alli, Tadic, Willian
    Aguero, Kaku, Gayle

    Subs: Myhill, Tarroll, Mee, Lascelles
    I spent well in defence but not enough attacking threat I guess? Maybe Cedric to Bertrand and Luiz to Daniels/ Lindelof?
    Any comments overall?

  5. rdamjan
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    6 years, 8 months ago

    How to fit 3 premium strikers in one team? :S I need them all 😀

    1. Live Lad
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      Scout on bargain mids. Possible to have 3 premium strikers. Tadic/ Redmond, Willian/ Ramsey, Ritchie (if fit),

  6. unlethal
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 8 months ago

    RMT please!

    Foster
    Trippier / Lindelof / Cedric
    Alli / Coutinho / Willian / RLC
    Kane / Lukaku / Defoe

    Myhill / Carroll / Mee / Hunemeier

    1. Big boy Bowen
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      Very good, 7.5. If only you can improve that 4th mid....

      1. unlethal
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 8 months ago

        I had Fletcher and Sane instead of Carroll and Defoe before...

        1. Big boy Bowen
          • 7 Years
          6 years, 8 months ago

          Prefer how you have it now then.

  7. VillaDan
    • 10 Years
    6 years, 8 months ago

    With Morata at 10m what do we think Chicarito will get priced at? What would tempt you. 8.5 or less?

    1. Karan14
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      7.5m

      1. Karan14
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 8 months ago

        But Lanzini/Arnie could be better value. Will have to wait and see how they line up, they have so many options.

        1. Ser Davos
          • 8 Years
          6 years, 8 months ago

          Then there's Antonio/Ayew.

          Fonte at the back. West Ham could be dark horses. They were excellent prior to last season and are now fine tuning their personnel.

    2. Camp No No
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      At 7.5 he'd be appealing. Can't really be more than 8, can he?

    3. Super Frank
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      6.5-7

      1. Big boy Bowen
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 8 months ago

        This would be the dream

  8. David Davros
    • 14 Years
    6 years, 8 months ago

    Fairly content with this for a draft. Anything essential missing?

    Foster Elliot
    Trippier Lindelof Cedric Yedlin Mee
    KDB Alli Willian Gray RLC
    Kane Lacazette Iheanacho

    Assuming Nacho goes to Leicester, which I believe he will

    1. Big boy Bowen
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      No Kaku could either really work in your favour or be devastating, Gray and Nacho bit too punty for me but otherwise very decent

  9. _Gunner
    • 9 Years
    6 years, 8 months ago

    Which is better?

    A- Firmino + Redmond

    B- Salah/Coutinho + Gayle

    1. Big boy Bowen
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      B

    2. RAFA THE GAFFA
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      B with Coutinho

  10. Baked baines
    • 9 Years
    6 years, 8 months ago

    After some rejuggling....how's time team looking now?!?

    ************************* Foster***********************

    Bellerin********Lindelof*********Cedric*********Trippier

    **********Alli************Mkhi*************Ramsey

    *************Morata****Lukaku**********Lacazatte

    1. Karan14
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      My eyes hurt.

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

      Team full of stars.

    3. Mavric Marco
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      Sooo many naughty words

      😯

    4. Camp No No
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      Not awful, in fact, but you may need a strong bench.

    5. PDM TOP 1,000 any Season Le…
      • 14 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      @BB

      Great 4-3-3

      9/10.

      🙂

  11. Karan14
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 8 months ago

    Choose:

    A) Morata & Pogba/Mkhi

    B) Defoe & KDB

    If United sign a DM it will probably be Pogba otherwise Mkhi.

    Appreciate your thoughts!

    1. Big boy Bowen
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      I prefer B, prem proven players so safer

    2. RAFA THE GAFFA
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      A with Mkhi if he keeps up in pre season! Else B

  12. Sickboy
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    6 years, 8 months ago

    Morata at £10m?!?!

    *trudges back to the drawing board*

    1. niko mate
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      Wouldn't make sense to be more than Costa.

      1. Camp No No
        • 10 Years
        6 years, 8 months ago

        True. But why did it make sense for Lacazette to cost more than Costa?

        1. niko mate
          • 7 Years
          6 years, 8 months ago

          Costa is strangely underpriced.

      2. Sickboy
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        6 years, 8 months ago

        True. Good value though

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

      This just confirms it for me this is the season of the striker. Three big guns unless benteke gayle and firmino score big

      1. RAFA THE GAFFA
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 8 months ago

        Gayle 😎

  13. bejzu
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 8 months ago

    Chambo / Iwobi / Ramsy

    Opinion on cheaper Arsenal mids that will get some play time? I believe at least one of the above three will be a starter..

    Last season Iwobi started first half of the season. Good 4th or 5th mid option...

    1. Big boy Bowen
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      Ramsey virtually nailed in that CM spot next to Xhaka, just whether he gets returns or not

    2. Camp No No
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      The problem is, none of them is guaranteed starter. All will get starts, for sure, but will also miss matches or make 10 minute cameos.

      If Sanchez goes and nobody is bought to replace him, Iwobi is a good pick. But I bet Wenger will buy somebody to replace Sanchez if they lose him. The outrage if he doesn't would be just unbearable.

  14. Morata Arrives - Does 10.0 Change Things?
    Mark
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • Has Moderation Rights
    • 17 Years
    6 years, 8 months ago

    This morning’s HT.

    So Morata arrrives at 10.0m

    Does that change your thinking? How will it affect your squad make-up?

    Are you tempted by any other of the new additions today?

    Hart at 4.5. Murphy at 5.5?

    1. FPL Virgin
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      I think I will avoid Morata early doors. Willian at £7m with Hazard out is too good to refuse.

      1. Mark
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 17 Years
        6 years, 8 months ago

        I have to agree with that. Willian currently in my line-up. Not sure I want to double on Chelsea with their openers and without seeing Morata adjust.

        1. FPL Virgin
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 7 Years
          6 years, 8 months ago

          So much choice in the premium striker bracket now. Much different to last season.

          I think an article on formation and strategy is needed. Can 3 big hitters up front ever work? Do we need to invest more in defence and less in midfield to afford big hitters up front?

          1. wowBOBwow
            • 7 Years
            6 years, 8 months ago

            Pete Kouwenberg, who is arguably the best FPL player on earth right now, played with 3 big strikers for large parts of last season on his way to a 3rd consecutive top 300 finish.

            1. MyPrettyPony
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 6 Years
              6 years, 8 months ago

              Kind praise, MGPT, but I didn't really have a proper strategy, I just adapted as needed.

              I'm currently quite keen on Defoe as third striker, but my team will change a million times before week 1 anyway.

        2. FPL Virgin
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 7 Years
          6 years, 8 months ago

          Last season it was all about 3-5-2 and jumping on & off the premium midfielders.

          This season it could be all about 3-4-3 and rotating the 3 premium strikers.

    2. Drip Doctor
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      Starting to wonder if the premium Kane, Lukaku and Aguero are needed? Lacazette, Morata and Jesus all have pedigree for 1-2m less. It's a gamble and you'll have to back them to settle instantly but it's a nice saving.

      1. Jazz!
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        6 years, 8 months ago

        Key thing is the first 3 have pedigree in the PL 😀

        1. Drip Doctor
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 13 Years
          6 years, 8 months ago

          Hence why it's a gamble, but if you backed the likes of Michu and Costa after they moved to the PL, you would have done well.

        2. Camp No No
          • 10 Years
          6 years, 8 months ago

          Jesus ripped the PL defences last season.

          1. Jazz!
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 9 Years
            6 years, 8 months ago

            Yeah, was more referring to Laca and Morata.

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

            Well, Jesus honestly did none of that. He got goals and assists but I hardly remember him doing much besides maybe tapping in. Now while that's a striker's job, those things can also even out. At some point, you have to put away half chances, and I just don't remember many from Jesus.

    3. Karan14
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      Hart looks amazing value @ 4.5 can be roasted with Foster.

      Morata at 10 is tempting. Straight switch for me front KDB & Defoe to Morata & Pogba/Mkhi.

      1. Drip Doctor
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        6 years, 8 months ago

        just had a quick look, they don't rotate that well.

        1. Mark
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • Has Moderation Rights
          • 17 Years
          6 years, 8 months ago

          Its Hart and Gomes I believe.

          1. FPL Virgin
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 7 Years
            6 years, 8 months ago

            Are you sure? Am I reading the ticker wrong?

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

            West Ham have had a fixture change. Hart and Gomes.

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

      Good price, but won't be starting with him as I prefer the alternatives to begin with.

      Nah. 🙂

    5. Mavric Marco
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      This is the way I see it Mark

      Morata vs Lacazette.

      Assuming you have ether one or both of Kane/Lukaku...
      You can have ether of the following combinations for Ars & Chel cover:

      A - Lacazette & Willian = 17.5m
      or
      B - Morata & Ramsey = 17m
      or
      C - Pedro/Ozil/Sanchez owners might ignore both Morata & Lacazette in a 3-5-2 system.

    6. FPL Virgin
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      Swansea rotate quite well with West Ham. Maybe a Fab/Hart rotation pairing.

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

      Yeah I am now going big three up top and have shown gayle the door. I think this season will now come down to having the right striker at the right time.

    8. The Legend Squad
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      Morata is a case of wait and see. His price makes it quite easy to recruit him if he looks really dangerous after a few GWs.

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

      10.0 for Morata is very tempting indeed. Quite surprising too. I was sure he was going to be the same price as Lacazette. Lukaku is locked in my team so that's one of my striket spots out of two. My loyalty to Kane for 12.5 is wavering slightly especially now with Morata costing 2.5 less, but I think I'll stick. If it doesn't workout, he's an easy downgrade to whoever. Just can't drop him unfortunately.

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

      All good prices. Hart may just take Begovic's place in my squad now. Will probably avoid Chelsea players until the fixtures ease off.

      1. Ser Davos
        • 8 Years
        6 years, 8 months ago

        No, keep Bego. Often wrong, but he's the pick of the 4.5s imho.

    11. Camp No No
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      Hart certainly will offer a cheap way to Hammers defence for the easy fixtures. I'm not sure it's the way that I will take, but it's an option.

      1. Matamatics
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        6 years, 8 months ago

        Hart at 4.5 is certainly a surprise but I don't think I will bring him in to my team. Not a big fan of West Ham's opening fixtures or their defensive record from last year. Still prefer Foster/Elliot model 4.5/4.0

    12. Gregor
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 14 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      Great price, great first fixture.

    13. Econ Man
        6 years, 8 months ago

        With new players there is always playing time risk in the beginning, and Chelsea doesn't have the best program, but long-term I think he is an interesting prospect. The lack of penalties is an issue though, which is likely to result in about 0.5 points less per game. During his career he has picked up a lot of yellow cards as well: 30 in 7211 minutes. The positive is his goalscoring rate. During his career he has an average of 0.71 non-penalty goals per 90 minutes, which is a world-class goal-scoring rate. Lukaku is at 0.51, and Kane at 0.61 NPG p90. In terms of shots inside the box per 90 minutes, Morata has a career average of 2.92, Lukaku 2.48 and Kane 2.54. Over time shot production is generally quite stable, and Morata has the underlying numbers to back up his impressive goal production. My humble opinion is that he is quite underrated.

      • Dušan Citizen
        • 10 Years
        6 years, 8 months ago

        Who is Murphy?

        1. Dušan Citizen
          • 10 Years
          6 years, 8 months ago

          Oh, got it, Jacob.

      • TorresMagic™
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 14 Years
        6 years, 8 months ago

        Very exciting season in the forwards.

      • shirtless
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        6 years, 8 months ago

        Tempted. Firmino & Pedro or Morata & 6.5m..? Already got Redmond too.

      • Big Daddy Sam
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        6 years, 8 months ago

        I won't get him but I think it has made my decide on going with 3 Heavy hitters up front.

        Currently have Lacaz, Jesus and Kane.

        1. shirtless
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 12 Years
          6 years, 8 months ago

          News on this Pedro injury is making my mind up. Not sure I want Liverpool rotation worries either.

          Kane, Jesus, Morata!

      • Feyzi
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        6 years, 8 months ago

        Morata at 10.0 is definitely a no-go for me, compared with Lukaku, or Kane. He should have been less and I would be surprised if his ownership increases only because he is a Chelsea player. its his firs season at PL and he is not used to be playing regularly so his transfer will even push me away from other Chelsea assets; this will not be their season.

    14. Dr Dream
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      Hart
      Zaba Fonte Reid Cresswell

      Mmmmm..

      1. Jazz!
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        6 years, 8 months ago

        With Bilic at the helm, no thanks. 🙁

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

          not tempted by Hart saves and occasional CSS?

        2. Ser Davos
          • 8 Years
          6 years, 8 months ago

          I like him, but it looks like he's on an inexorable path to a P45.

          If a new manager reinvigorate's them, then we have loads of options on our hands.

        3. Dr Dream
          • 11 Years
          6 years, 8 months ago

          They have some decent players Jazz...

    15. Big boy Bowen
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      Morata and Hart added but still no Hernandez grrr

      1. Mavric Marco
        • 11 Years
        6 years, 8 months ago

        China not confirmed yet - they've got to be holding the shirt to be added to FPL

        1. Mavric Marco
          • 11 Years
          6 years, 8 months ago

          *Chica

          1. Big boy Bowen
            • 7 Years
            6 years, 8 months ago

            Fair

    16. ekul the lokonga enthusiast
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      Hart at 4.5?!!! Lets gooo yoooooo

    17. niko mate
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      Why I don't see Firmino in any drafts? I'm currently on him as a third striker.

      1. Big boy Bowen
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 8 months ago

        I myself have just started considering this....but trying to resist the temptation to tinker anymore!

      2. ChelseaKTBFF
        • 10 Years
        6 years, 8 months ago

        I gt him. Better than Defoe, and all other lower tier strikers

    18. Tasty Jerk
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      We kick off against West Brom in 10mins, looks like FDB is trying out different formations/players again from our link up, looks like a 3/4/3 but can only see Luka being moved from DCM to CB which is a strange one (experimenting). Interested to see how RLC gets on starting this one...

      ----------------------Hennessey----------------------
      ---------------Kelly------Luka---- Delaney-----------
      ----Sako--------RLC----Punchoen------Schlupp
      Townsend----------------------------------------Zaha
      -------------------------Benteke-----------------------

      1. Jazz!
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        6 years, 8 months ago

        Hd said he's definitely settled with the 3-4-3, that's what he wants to play to get the best out of Wilf.

        https://www.londonnewsonline.co.uk/27262/frank-de-boer-convinced-three-man-defence-way-forward-crystal-palace/

        Townsend RWB and Sako in the front 3 btw I believe. I think RLC has a good chance of getting in the front 3. But yeah he's just experimenting atm.

        1. Tasty Jerk
          • 11 Years
          6 years, 8 months ago

          Indeed, really hope our players an adapt to 3-4-3 in time though 😮

          But better to start early in pre-season and stick with it than keep changing.

      2. ihateramsey2
        • 8 Years
        6 years, 8 months ago

        wheres PVA?

        1. Mavric Marco
          • 11 Years
          6 years, 8 months ago

          Bench

      3. Mavric Marco
        • 11 Years
        6 years, 8 months ago

        Puncheon looking nailed and great value @ 5.0

        1. Ser Davos
          • 8 Years
          6 years, 8 months ago

          Could be another Routledge bandwagon. That aside, I agree atm.

        2. Camp No No
          • 10 Years
          6 years, 8 months ago

          The set pieces.

          But do you really believe they will start like that? Aren't McArthur and Cabaye still there? They're desperately needed.

      4. Camp No No
        • 10 Years
        6 years, 8 months ago

        Really doesn't look good. That midfield is a schluppy sako sh!t.

        1. Andy_Social
          • 11 Years
          6 years, 8 months ago

          Sako looked alright. A better 5.0 than Punch, I thought.

      5. BoleynWin
        • 6 Years
        6 years, 8 months ago

        RLC playing in a deep position, Puncheon & Zaha are the two mids given freedom. Confirmed for me that T.Carroll the better option at 4.5... Unless he scored a screamer today

    19. Littlefish92
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      4.5 budget goalkeeper best value Joe hart or Ben foster ? Or any other good Shouts

      1. Big boy Bowen
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 8 months ago

        I still think Foster, West Ham more adventurous than 'play it safe Pulis. Won't necessarily translate into more cleanie points but I fancy it too

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

          Hart will get more shots to save though won't he?

          1. william prunier
            • 8 Years
            6 years, 8 months ago

            That's a negative in his case

    20. mcgooie
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      Team A (4-3-3):
      Foster
      Trippier, Lindelhof, Cedric, Yedlin
      KDB, Willian, Redmond
      Kane, Lukaku, Lacazette
      Subs - Myhill, Mariappa, Loftus-Cheek, Carroll

      or Team B (3-4-3):
      Foster
      Trippier, Lindelhof, Cedric
      Sane, Willian, Redmond, Phillips
      Kane, Lukaku, Lacazette
      Subs - Myhill, Yedlin, Mariappa, Carroll

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

        It's KDB+ RLC or sane+Phillips and I will say B.

    21. SpaceCadet
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      Fill in the missing defender. Budget 5.5m. Thanks

      Foster Elliot
      Luiz Cedric trippier 5.5 Rangel

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

        Daniels + 0.5 to upgrade Rangel.

    22. ihateramsey2
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      HART AND MORATA PRICES MADE ME GET THEM IMMEDIATELY.. WHY DO I BOTHER WITH EARLY DRAFTING ??

      1. Mavric Marco
        • 11 Years
        6 years, 8 months ago

        I KNOW YOU'RE FUSTRATED BUT NO NEED TO SHOUT!

    23. TheBallersClub
      • 13 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      Rate My Team

      Foster Myhill

      Cedric Walker Ake Mee Lascelles

      Ali Lanzini Klassen Henderson RLC

      Morata Lacazette Lukaku

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

        Search for better options in midfielder rather than having klassen & hendo.

    24. 007 [RoboKlopp]
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      Hi, which one is better?

      A. 343 Foster, Trippier, Lindelof, Cedric
      Alli, KdB, Mkhitaryan, Willian Lukaku, Laca, Gayle
      (Elliot, T Carroll, Rangel, Hunemeier)

      B. 442 Foster, Trippier, Lindelof, Cedric, Walker
      Alli, Sane, Ramsey, Willian
      Lukaku, Kane
      (Elliot, T Carroll, Fletcher, Hunemeier)

      Would appreciate thoughts and suggestions, thx you.

    25. markmc1406
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      Jay Rodriguez at 6m from WBA could be the signing of the season if stays fit, thoughts?

      1. Big boy Bowen
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 8 months ago

        Think he'll be meh

      2. Lebowski85
        • 11 Years
        6 years, 8 months ago

        Maybe not the best of the season but highly profitable

    26. Dr Dream
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      Sako as a 5.0 mid in the front three for Palace....mmmm...

      He used to be a good pick, what happened last season?
      ,

      1. Tasty Jerk
        • 11 Years
        6 years, 8 months ago

        Very experimental line up for us so wouldnt think Sako is nailed there, last season came back from injury but not able to force his way back in.

        1. Dr Dream
          • 11 Years
          6 years, 8 months ago

          What's the view on Cabaye from the terraces?

      2. Camp No No
        • 10 Years
        6 years, 8 months ago

        What's the exact formation if he plays in the front three?

      3. Camp No No
        • 10 Years
        6 years, 8 months ago

        I think he's really not that great a player, but he sure can shoot, so if he plays in the frontline, he's definitely an asset in FPL.

        1. Dr Dream
          • 11 Years
          6 years, 8 months ago

          Definitely worth watching at that price. Might come to nothing though.

          1. Camp No No
            • 10 Years
            6 years, 8 months ago

            That's what I fear. But if he's starting in the frontline, at that price he's worth the risk. Even as a 4th or 5th midfielder to enable sure value elsewhere.

    27. yLLacs
      • 13 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      What do you think of this team, is trying to double up teams with attack the best strategy or trying to cover all the big team which i have atm:

      Forster Myhill
      Trippier Lindelof Cedric Daniels Rangel
      De Bruyne Willian Alli Herrara RLC
      Lukaku Lacazette Firmino

      Think im staying clear of Morata for now.
      Would like Hart and Foster but cant find £.
      Really want Arguro but is he 100% nailed would be a big flop if not.

    28. Matamatics
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      For those who may be interested we have a new post on our site - reviewing the 'falling stars' the players who have dropped most in value compared to last year and their chances of redemption: http://whogottheassist.com/falling-stars-analysis/

      As always any feedback please let us know 🙂

      1. Lebowski85
        • 11 Years
        6 years, 8 months ago

        Nice read. No real surprises though.

        1. Lebowski85
          • 11 Years
          6 years, 8 months ago

          Actually......I had no idea Slimani cost so much!!! Jeez

          1. Matamatics
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 8 Years
            6 years, 8 months ago

            Yeah I was surprised by Nkoudou as well! 5.5 seems too high still

      2. FPL Virgin
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 8 months ago

        Great idea for an article. Very original 🙂

        1. Matamatics
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 8 Years
          6 years, 8 months ago

          Cheers mate, I liked your community piece as well 🙂

    29. 007 [RoboKlopp]
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      Hi, please choose:

      A. Gayle, KdB, Mhki, Willian, Rangel
      B. Morata, Sane, Ramsey, JWP, Yedlin

      Thx you.

      1. Big boy Bowen
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 8 months ago

        A, assuming Rangel is your 5th and only 4.0 def