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FPL Player List Analysis – Premium Defenders

This evening we roll out the fourth in our series of player list articles focusing on the Fantasy Premier League game.

Having assessed the goalkeepers, budget defenders and mid-price defenders, we now turn our attention to the backline options in the top bracket – costing 6.0 and over.

Certainly, for this sort of outlay, you would expect more than just the possibility of clean sheet returns, with added goal threat and an ability to bring in bonus points also major factors to consider.

In addition, rarely – if ever – would you wish to bench such a costly pick. Rotation is therefore off the table at this price point.

While many Fantasy managers will understandably be keen to seek out budget backline options, there is still potential value to be had in the more expensive bracket.

Last season, the three top scoring defenders in FPL, Chelsea trio Gary Cahill, Marcos Alonso and Cesar Azpilicueta, all recorded at least 170 points – only eight midfielders and five forwards achieved such a feat.

With that in mind, and with the proliferation of wing-backs throughout the Premier League, the Premium defenders are enjoying something of a renaissance, with many FPL managers considering abandoning the accepted 3-4-3 or 3-5-2 tactic to start the season with a four-man backline.

Inevitably, we have to pay attention to fixtures when investing heavily in a defender.

Assessing the opening schedules, Manchester United’s Antonio Valencia has to be our among our early favoured options.

More expensive than team-mate Eric Bailly (6.5 to 6.0), the Ecuadorian faces just one of last year’s top six in the first nine Gameweeks (WHM swa LEI sto EVE sot CRY liv hud) and was utilised as a wing-back in the recent friendly win over LA Galaxy.

Valencia supplied 41 successful crosses – third among FPL defenders – and also registered 31 key passes, yet brought home a mere three assists.

Those numbers underline that he offers the greatest upside in a defence that chalked up 16 shut-outs in their first season under Jose Mourinho.

So far, though, only 6.5% have chosen to recruit Valencia, with David De Gea (27.3%) and Victor Lindelof (13.5%) proving far more popular at 5.5 apiece.

Over in the blue half of Manchester, City also have a kind opening batch of fixtures – Pep Guardiola’s side host Everton, Crystal Palace, Stoke City and Burnley and also travel to Brighton, Bournemouth, Watford and West Brom in the first 10 Gameweeks.

However, Vincent Kompany’s (6.0) ability to steer clear of injury is a major factor in our assessment of their defensive potential.

The Belgian played all but 14 minutes of the final eight fixtures of 2016/17 and delivered three goals, five clean sheets and six bonus points. If Pep Guardiola prioritises him for domestic matches to manage his fitness, we are confident that Kompany can eclipse new arrivals Kyle Walker and Benjamin Mendy (both 6.5) as the most profitable route into City’s backline.

Granted, Walker’s total of six assists was more than any other defender last term, but it remains to be seen if he’s employed in a wing-back role by Pep Guardiola.

Nonetheless, over 19.1% have snapped up Walker, while Mendy also has to be a consideration.

As our recent Scout Report revealed, Mendy’s delivery from the left flank was lauded at Monaco, and he has already talked up his ability to provide goals on his arrival at the Etihad.

However, with Mendy currently nursing an injury and with fellow new signing Danilo – priced at 5.5 – available as a rotation option, City’s full-backs both look vulnerable whereas Kompany surely plays when fit.

Six favourable matches (new BUR SWA whm hud BOU) in the first eight also strengthen Spurs’ chances of providing early returns.

Ultimately, though, Walker’s departure diminishes the appeal of his premium-priced former defensive team-mates Jan Vertonghen and Toby Alderweireld (both 6.0) along with Danny Rose (6.5), who remains an ongoing doubt with a long-term knee complaint.

Instead, the Walker transfer makes the 5.5-priced Kieran Tripper an almost irresistible prospect for points, both from clean sheets and assists.

Over 19.9% have now turned to the former Burnley man, who claimed five assists in just 12 outings last term. Meanwhile, Spurs recorded 17 clean sheets and conceded fewer goals (26) than any side in 2016/17.

It’s difficult to look beyond Trippier while Spurs continue to stall in strengthening in his position.

Across north London, having failed to claim a Champions League spot, many anticipate that Arsene Wenger will prioritise the Premier League and rest his Arsenal regulars when Europa League matches come around.

This could be good news for the Gunners’ defence as they seek to improve upon last season’s 13 clean sheets – down from 18 in 2015/16.

Laurent Koscielny, Hector Bellerin and Sead Kolasinac all come in at 6.0 apiece, with Bellerin currently the most popular of the three at 13.8% ownership.

Yet the Spaniard is arguably the least promising pick at present as he faces a battle with Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain for the right wing-back berth in Arsene Wenger’s new 3-4-2-1 formation.

Indeed, Bellerin himself has recently acknowledged how Arsenal’s new system has damaged the security of his starting role.

With Koscielny suspended for the first two Gameweeks, we are currently favouring Kolasinac – who scored three goals and five assists for Schalke last season – to establish himself as the next must-have wing-back.

There are cheaper alternatives to consider at the Emirates, though, with Nacho Monreal and Shkodran Mustafi at 5.5 apiece. The latter’s 20 headed efforts on goal was ranked top for FPL defenders in 2016/17.

Arsenal’s first five home clashes (LEI BOU WBA BHA SWA) look conducive to early investment, as are trips to Stoke City and Watford in the first 10 Gameweeks.

Staying in London, Chelsea boast as many as six defenders in the premium price bracket – somewhat surprising given that they conceded more goals (33) and earned fewer clean sheets (16) than both Spurs and Man United.

When assessing their prospects this time round, the degree of rotation may ultimately determine the most secure targets now that Conte has the Champions League to consider.

It’s also worth noting that only three of the champions’ 16 shut-outs came in the final 16 Gameweeks, suggesting that the cracks were appearing in their 3-4-3 formation.

If we can discount the threat of rotation, Marcos Alonso has to be the stand-out Chelsea candidate even though he’s the most expensive defender on offer at 7.0.

The statistics highlight why.

The former Fiorentina man ranked top for shots (46), efforts in the box (25) and attempts on target (16) for defenders on his way to averaging 5.7 points per match (ppm).

While Chelsea have coveted the services of Alex Sandro from Juventus, Alonso’s role at left wing-back currently looks uncontested. If it stays that way, then he has to remain worthy of the investment with Chelsea’s testing early fixtures the only caveat (BUR tot EVE lei ARS stk MCI).

Cesar Azpilicueta (bonus potential), Gary Cahill (six goals last season) and wing-back Victor Moses – now listed as a defender – all set you back £6.5m and have their upsides.

But it’s David Luiz who is the most popular defender in the FPL game, with 21.4% ownership.

Along with new arrival Antonio Rudiger, the Brazilian is the cheapest Chelsea backline member at £6.0m. Despite scoring once last year, he placed sixth for shots (31) among defenders and could yet prove a stronger value option.

Luiz clearly has merits, but given Chelsea’s early schedule, we may need attacking returns from our Blues defender to eke out early value. Alonso is clearly the most likely to offer that.

Reclassified as a defender this time around, Liverpool’s James Milner has penalty-kick duties to strengthen his appeal as a fire-and-forget option.

Priced at 6.5, at least 1.0 more than any of Jurgen Klopp’s defensive regulars, Milner netted seven times from the spot in 2016/17 and has already converted a penalty in pre-season.

In terms of creativity, Milner boasts a considerable upside – he supplied more key passes (56) and more successful crosses (53) than any defender last season.

Despite earning just 12 clean sheets last term, he would have claimed third spot in the FPL defender listings if classified as a defender.

Essentially, then, like Chelsea’s Alonso, Milner could play huge part in our seasons if he can avoid rotation, though the acquisition of Andrew Robertson (5.0) clearly makes that unlikely.

Milner is currently troubled by a thigh injury which will see him possibly miss Liverpool’s next two friendly encounters. While we expect him to be fit and start as the Reds’ first choice left-back, we are also anticipating that Robertson will go on to make between six-10 starts as Klopp perhaps rotates around European fixtures.

Elsewhere on Merseyside, Everton pair Leighton Baines (6.0) and the injured Seamus Coleman (6.5) also boast lofty price tags.

With Coleman stuck on the sidelines and the Toffees set to face Man City, Chelsea, Spurs and Man United in the first five, many will be side-stepping their defensive regulars until the schedules smiles on them from Gameweek 6.

At that point, the likes of Michael Keane (5.5) and goalkeeper Jordan Pickford (5.0) look likely to emerge as routes into a rearguard which claimed 13 shut-outs in 2016/17.

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3,883 Comments Post a Comment
  1. JoeJitzu +42
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    6 years, 8 months ago

    Which one would you go for?

    A. Dawson Sané Tadic Kane

    B. Alonso KDB Alli Austin

    1. Emiliano Sala
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      B

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

      b

    3. jimmy.floyd
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      B

    4. Ghost Gooner
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      B

    5. Random Name
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      B far better

    6. JoeJitzu +42
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      No Kane though 🙁

      Foster (Myhill)
      Alonso Lindelöf Cedric (Mee Cranie)
      KDB Willian Pogba Alli (Carroll)
      Lukaku Firmino Austin

      1. Magic Bean
        • 8 Years
        6 years, 8 months ago

        Nice team

      2. Sonny “The Hitman&rdq…
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 8 months ago

        Kane in and Alonso out for me...atm

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

    Foster (Elliot)
    Trippier, Ake, Cedric (Suttner, Hunemeier)
    Alli, Pogba, Coutinho, Willian (RLC)
    Kane, Austin, Lacazette.

    0ITB, I honestly cant find anywhere to get 1M to do Laca > Kaku, except changing Willian to a 6 like Ritchie? (Repost due to page change)

    1. Random Name
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      forget about laca to kaku

      lacazette essential mate

      1. @chapellefpl OR 577TH
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 8 months ago

        No he's not.

        1. Random Name
          • 8 Years
          6 years, 8 months ago

          don't put a full stop to try an add emphasis to a blasphemous comment

    2. Ghost Gooner
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      Pogba > Zaha?

    3. jimmy.floyd
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      Pogba to Zaha

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

        Getting a few people saying Pogba > Zaha atm. Whats the big thing about Zaha?

    4. Sonny “The Hitman&rdq…
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      Pogba to Mkhy just to add to the discussion... there is something about Mkhy's attacking form recently...

  3. @chapellefpl OR 577TH
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 8 months ago

    Who's going for a 16.5m bench?

    1. Random Name
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      Phone up fpl tomorrow morning and tell them to take away your bench boost chip

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

      close, 17m

    3. Deulofail
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      17.5, otherwise 17.0.

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

      17.5 was 17 but think I may need that defensive rotation choice.

  4. shearer9
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 8 months ago

    Why is Daniels so popular despite the fact there is a high probability that Defoe will take over penalty duties?

    1. @chapellefpl OR 577TH
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      Hes not on pen duties.

    2. jimmy.floyd
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      Daniels not on penalties anyway

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

      Penalties aren't why Daniels is a good pick. He didn't take any last season.

    4. Random Name
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      because daniels is a don m8

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

        I am of the opinion that daniels is shit

        1. Random Name
          • 8 Years
          6 years, 8 months ago

          lol, his fpl total score last year tho speaks for itself mate

        2. Sonny “The Hitman&rdq…
          • 7 Years
          6 years, 8 months ago

          We know mate...

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

      Ake > daniels (More BPS)

      1. shearer9
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 8 months ago

        Only if they get clean sheets, which will be difficult first four fixtures I think. But Daniels always has attacking threat.

    6. Ghost Gooner
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      He's attack minded.

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

    Getting a few people saying Pogba > Zaha atm, Whats the big thing about Zaha ? Thought Pogba was better, especialy with good fixtures

    1. Random Name
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      the people that like pogba don't play fantasy premier league, they play fantasy haircut league

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

        Your putdowns are so poorly thought-out, it's great. Keep it up!

        1. Random Name
          • 8 Years
          6 years, 8 months ago

          cringe

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

            hahahaha so good

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

              Well the stupid putdowns make me laugh more than a properly thought out one

              1. Random Name
                • 8 Years
                6 years, 8 months ago

                cheers fella

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

                Exactly. What did you two read into my comment?

                1. Random Name
                  • 8 Years
                  6 years, 8 months ago

                  i read sarcasm

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

                    Only in response to your cringe attack! 😀

    2. Ghost Gooner
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      Zaha has HUD, liv, SWA, bur, SOU, mci. Those are decent fixtures to take a punt on a 7.0 player

  6. Licky
    • 11 Years
    6 years, 8 months ago

    Kiko Femenía, what are the prospects?

    1. Random Name
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      who the fook is that

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

        Watford RB.

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

      good question, it's a wait and see with janmaat also there. he impressed in his first appearance for watford though...but preason...always gotta take it with a bucket of salt

  7. jimmy.floyd
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 8 months ago

    Foster Elliot
    Trippier Cedric Daniels Hegazi Rosenior
    Ince KDB Willian Cout Carroll
    Kaku Kane Austin

    0.5 itb. What should I improve?

    1. Random Name
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      cout to alli/eriksen

      that 0.5 alone is worth 40 points right there. to leave it sitting in your bank is a bloody joke

      1. jimmy.floyd
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 8 months ago

        Have Kane

    2. Legomane
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      Ince perhaps...Tadic is the only sub 7.0 mid currently on my radar TBH. My GW1 team was thickly riddled with compromise - I fancy a different approach this time! Austin is a definite option/concern..watch carefully.

      1. jimmy.floyd
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 8 months ago

        Trolled me last season

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

    So many transfers wasted last season chasing 4th Mid and 3rd striker points...
    Change is Nigh.

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

      Narsingh*

    2. Netley Lucas
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      The big 4 man defence is coming?

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

        5*

        1. Netley Lucas
          • 8 Years
          6 years, 8 months ago

          Ouch!

      2. Legomane
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 8 months ago

        4 or 5...

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

    Ok now its

    same gk, defence
    Zaha, Alli, Coutinho, Willian (RLC)
    Kaku, Kane, Austin.

    Better?

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

      template but good

  10. EDEN THE MAN
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 8 months ago

    League drafting at 1am

    185204-48561

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

      Mock one, yeah?

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

        Mock

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

          Silly draft!

          Hahahaha

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

            🙂

      2. EDEN THE MAN
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 8 months ago

        Yh

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

      Real or mock?

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

      I'm in, but can see this is going to be a nightmare on mobile...!

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

        Did he say it was a mock one?

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

          Just saw, thanks. I'm in.

      2. Legomane
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 8 months ago

        Called it...nightmare

        1. Third Eye Vision
          • 11 Years
          6 years, 8 months ago

          The 30 seconds was pretty stressful with no prep or real idea what to do. It seemed pretty glitchy. I realise that it needs plenty of prep. I couldn't make my last pick, so presume it auto-picked the next best gk.

    4. Third Eye Vision
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      Joined. How many teams needed for it to go live?

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

    changes from before, will repay the favour if yous comment 🙂

    foster
    alonso trippier cedric
    cout sane willian ince
    kane lukaku austin

    elliot dunk 4.0 carroll

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

      Looks good with 2 weeks to go.

    2. Random Name
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      why have you got carroll third bench player behind your 4.0 defender?

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

        2 defenders dunk and 4.0 (dont know yet) and 1 midfielder carroll?

  12. the snazzy viking
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 8 months ago

    The choice for my 4th mid is coming into a matter of how stylish the team looks.

    Would the team look better if it had

    A) Ramsey with the impeccable shirt design and the bold red that fits right into my mainly blue and white squad
    B) Ince with an extra million to upgrade someone, and keeping in mind that my team is named after him (Ince Pie)

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

      If you're married to that team name, you're married to Ince, but I would get a divorce.

      1. the snazzy viking
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 8 months ago

        Ah, so you think A but I should change my team name

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

          I think not B and change your team name, but my main motivation is to change your team name.

          1. the snazzy viking
            • 7 Years
            6 years, 8 months ago

            ah.

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

              It was about the style. But points-wise, I've personally avoided both. I guess it depends what you do with the million

              1. the snazzy viking
                • 7 Years
                6 years, 8 months ago

                Probably don't need the mil, so I'll probably go with Ramsey as he looks great in the squad, even if he doesn't get many points

      2. Random Name
        • 8 Years
        6 years, 8 months ago

        you're trying too hard with that one

        that was complete and utter shite

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

          Didn't try at all mate. Just like you 🙂

    2. Random Name
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      ramsey is a one season wonder and ince is a total scrub

      avoid both

  13. 007 [RoboKlopp]
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 8 months ago

    Please help me choose:

    A. De Gea
    B. Lindelof
    C. No Man Utd cover for GW1

    Please explain, currently on De Gea, Monreal, Trippier, Cedric.

    Thinking to replace De Gea with cheaper GK.

    Thx you.

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

      A but like bailly for a risk

    2. gbpearce - AMERICAN DYCHO
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      A or C

  14. Fanta sea
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 8 months ago

    Don't understand why people are picking Zaha or Redmond over Kante. Kante is a great defensive player and Kante would get into any top team whereas Zaha wouldn't make it. Kante will also be in a team where there will be more clean sheets.

    Another good shout would be Michael Carrick. The way he controls the tempo of the game is a joy to watch.

    Anyone else have any good midfield options?

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

      José Holebas. Loves a good tackle. Yeah he got 14 yellow cards last season, but that just means he's passionate. I want players who play with their hearts on their sleeves.

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

      Not a midfielder but Dominic Solanke, big strong with a good eye for goal, he might not play this season but he's one for the future.

      1. Fanta sea
        • 8 Years
        6 years, 8 months ago

        Yh I'd recommend Kenedy as well. Great option. He's got potential.

        In terms of midfield I like Delph as well. His energy levels tells me that he's a player that looks to make a big impact.

        1. 32chickens
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 13 Years
          6 years, 8 months ago

          kenedy has not ,though,it seems got a future in the diplomatic service

  15. Jairzinho
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    6 years, 8 months ago

    Members Rate My Team Feature Question...

    Why does it sometimes tell me to bench a player who will not be one of the lowest scorers of the week?

    Example:
    Week 2, says to bench Foster (3.5) over Elliot (3.1)
    Week 2, says to bench Alsonso (2.6) over Dummett (2.0)

    Am I missing something?

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

        Thanks very much!

  16. Nigawan
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 8 months ago

    No one fancy lallana ? he is the only liverpool player i can afford atm. thoughts?

    1. Random Name
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      The only liverpool player i can afford atm is jordan henderson

      he's nailed on - i recommend

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

        lallana played well starting of last season right? if couthino leaves, does it benifits lallana or solanke?

    2. Netley Lucas
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      Nah, what is he? 7? Come on...

    3. Ghost Gooner
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      Only if Cout leaves does he become attractive. Front 3 will be Mane Firm Salah. Mid 3 Cout Hendo Wijnaldum

    4. 32chickens
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      henderson back changes all the can;widj and llanana dynamics
      IMO avoid

  17. Notisliappis
    • 6 Years
    6 years, 8 months ago

    Any advice guys?
    Foster
    Trip,Bertrant,Dawson,Lindelof
    Ali,Cout,Zaha
    Kane,gayle,Lukakou.

    Is that safe?
    Would you pick De Gea and why?

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

      Sorry miss click, I didn't finish my question.
      ...De Gea and also would you pick Cedric instead of Bertrant?
      Finally what about the 3 of Tottenham, is that a problem ?

  18. Ghost Gooner
    • 10 Years
    6 years, 8 months ago

    Zaha has HUD, liv, SWA, bur, SOU, mci. Those are decent fixtures to take a punt on a 7.0 player

    1. Daniel Levy- Not the Chairm…
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      agreed

    2. Random Name
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      if you already have willian then yes

      unfortunately people here think they're smart and will advise you to choose ince, ramsey or phillips instead

    3. WibblesTeam
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      True, Thanks mate.

  19. foreverton
    • 10 Years
    6 years, 8 months ago

    Kolasinac nailed?

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

      Yes.

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

      Should be. At RWB.

      Holding @5m should get the first 3 games too, at RCB.

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

        soz, LWB.

    3. Netley Lucas
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      Aye, but have you seen him? He's a big unit. We all think he's a LWB but looks more of a LCB te my old eyes 😆

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

        Have you seen him play though?

        1. Netley Lucas
          • 8 Years
          6 years, 8 months ago

          For Arsenal? Yeah, he's not a LWB, too big. He's an enforcer.

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

            https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v3oovNUsRLM

            Looks like a winger with muscle to me

      2. Ghost Gooner
        • 10 Years
        6 years, 8 months ago

        He played LCB in Australia. Didnt see the Chelsea game though.

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

          Preseason. He needed to fill in. Wenger said he bought him to play LWB, and sees Monreal in LCB position. Why is this debate still raging? Haha

          1. Netley Lucas
            • 8 Years
            6 years, 8 months ago

            I can already see Monreal LWB... can you?

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

              I don't understand. What does that mean?

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

            This. Wenger spoke about Kolasinac's threat going forward and how Monreal did well at CB.

        2. Netley Lucas
          • 8 Years
          6 years, 8 months ago

          I did, he's not what you'd call a natural LWB. This guy is big & tough, he looks more like a LCB, we'll see.

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

    DDG
    Tripps - Francis - Cedric
    Salah - Willian - Mhkitaryan - Sané
    Jesus - Kane - Austin

    subs: Elliott - T.Carroll - Mee - Lejeune

    Am deliberately posting this down here so it flies under the radar 😎

    1. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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      • 14 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      A non Lukaku team 😯

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

        Thank Mourinho for that, TM! I'm liking the look of Mhkitaryan this pre-season. He should have adapted to the Premier League now.

        1. TorresMagic™
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          • 14 Years
          6 years, 8 months ago

          Fair enough. No idea how my team will line up.

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

            There's still plenty of time, no rush. I seem to have a core of 5 or 6 and then toying with different computations with the remaining budget.

            1. TorresMagic™
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              • 14 Years
              6 years, 8 months ago

              Still on autopick for another 10 days.

    2. Random Name
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      looking good mate - jesus to lacazette tho? you need some arsenal in there surely

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

        I'm going to watch a couple more games from Arsenal and see if they have the creativity. Lacazette is an awful lot @10.5m. Man City will create chances for fun and Pep loves Jesus, so I've gone with him for now. Definitely could change.

        Cheers!

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

      Your Lejeune pick is a bit jejune ... 😉

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

        How very dare you! I'll admit... I had to look up jejune. 😉

        "Simple and predictable" ... I'm sure Lejeune takes those adjectives as a complement for a centre-half!

  21. Knowledgeable meerkat
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 8 months ago

    Foster

    Kompany, Alonso, trippier

    Sane, Willian, Ramsey, ince

    Kane, lukaku, Defoe

    Bench: a load of 16.5m sh*t.

    Thoughts?

    1. Daniel Levy- Not the Chairm…
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      you feel comfortable with Ince as your 4th choice mid? Would prefer Phillips

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

      I think I prefer DDG + 6m defender (Luiz, Bellerin?) rather than Foster + Alonso.

    3. Magic Bean
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      There's a reason you put a small i at the start of Ince. Your subconscious is telling you something 😉

  22. 007 [RoboKlopp]
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 8 months ago

    Please help me choose:

    A. Eriksen, Tom Carroll, Rangel
    B. Zaha, Redmond, Mee

    Have Kane and Trippier as Spurs cover.

    Thx you.

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

      A. It's Redmond putting me off, I think.

    2. korbendallas82
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      I think i would prefer Eriksen and Carroll, over Zaha and Redmond. Rangel would be on the bench i Guess?

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

    If as expected Trent Alexander Arnold starts the season;

    Elliot
    Cedric - Trippier - TAA
    de Bruyne - Coutinho - Eriksen - Milivojevic
    Kane - Lukaku - Austin

    4m - Mee - Carroll - Rangel

    Mili and Mee rotate well too.

    😎

    1. Random Name
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      very punty, weak and questionable. will be funny when you have no playing goalkeepers too

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

        Like the punts

    2. TorresMagic™
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      • 14 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      2nd best team today.

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

        Who would be first?

    3. Daniel Levy- Not the Chairm…
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      who'd be your 4.5 if Clyne does end up recovering from injury quicker than expected? Also like the rest of the team. Well balanced.

      1. goriuanx
        • 13 Years
        6 years, 8 months ago

        Then I'd want to go back to Daniels. TAA is the difference batween Sane/Fraser and KDB/Mili atm.

        1. Daniel Levy- Not the Chairm…
          • 9 Years
          6 years, 8 months ago

          KDB/Mili looks much more appealing imo. Hope TAA starts for you then!

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

      Where's the money gone, Berbs? I like the Miivojevic pick though - reckon he's the best of the 5 mils.

      1. goriuanx
        • 13 Years
        6 years, 8 months ago

        3 big mids. Prefer my Sane version though

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

          Yep, me too, mate.

    5. Captain Remorse
      • 13 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      Kane and Lukaku owners. Who are you going to (C) in GW1? I am going without either in GW1.

    6. korbendallas82
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      looks good.

  24. UpAndAway
    • 10 Years
    6 years, 8 months ago

    Anyone running with just one big hitter in the midfield? I only have De Bruyne at the moment.

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

      Same

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

      Kind of. All my mids are in the 7-9m range.

    3. Random Name
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      No because that's suicide

    4. DAN DARE
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      Same. Happy with it for today at least. Plenty more friendlies to come and rethinking to do no doubt

    5. Ghost Gooner
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      You need 4 big hitters in your team imo. How you split em up is up to you. I have 2 fwds and 2 mids

    6. Tony Moon
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      More difficult to jump on an expensive bandwagon if you don't have a couple of heavy hitters.

      1. UpAndAway
        • 10 Years
        6 years, 8 months ago

        I think I have a nicely balanced side at this stage:

        Alonso, De Bruyne, Kane and Lukaku as the big hitters. Two mid-pricers in the mids and 1 in defence.

  25. 007 [RoboKlopp]
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 8 months ago

    How about this?

    A. Eriksen, Tom Carroll
    B. Zaha, Ramsey

    Have Kane and Trippier as Spurs cover.

    Thx you.

    1. TorresMagic™
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      • 14 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      Looks like 2 vs 1 unless you play Carroll each GW.

    2. Random Name
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      How come you write carroll's first name but not for the others?

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

        2 Carrolls

        1. Random Name
          • 8 Years
          6 years, 8 months ago

          We all know it's tom tho. who's gonna pick andy carroll lets be honest lol

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

        Really?

  26. Random Name
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 8 months ago

    Andy carroll for 35 million & benteke for 33 million

    I solely blame liverpool for this year's inflation in the price of strikers tbh

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

      Sure everyone saw those moves and wanted to emulate Liverpool's success?

      1. Random Name
        • 8 Years
        6 years, 8 months ago

        what success?

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

      Why did you write Carroll's first name and not Benteke's? Surely we all know you're talking about Andy? 😉

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

        😆

  27. Skyarm
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 8 months ago

    Was messing around and like the look of this however it costs 100.5 any ideas to shave off the smallest price?

    Trippier Cedric Naughton Francis 4.0
    KDB Alli Salah Willian RLC
    Laca Kaku Austin

    1. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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      • 14 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      GKs?

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

        Foster Elliot Oops

        1. TorresMagic™
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          • 14 Years
          6 years, 8 months ago

          Tricky to find 0.5 like below says.

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

      Who are your keepers?

      I can't see a 0.5m saving there at all without doing KdB > Sané or something radical.

    3. Random Name
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      austin to jayrod your easiest and only option tbh

  28. Ghost Gooner
    • 10 Years
    6 years, 8 months ago

    He played LCB in Australia. Didnt see the Chelsea game though.

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

      See above

  29. Notisliappis
    • 6 Years
    6 years, 8 months ago

    A. Alonso Phillips

    B. Dawson Zaha

    And brief "why" if possible Gents
    Cheers

    1. Magic Bean
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      Don't really like either. A if I was pushed cause of my love for Alonso

      1. Random Name
        • 8 Years
        6 years, 8 months ago

        agree with this but phillips is useless so i still cant choose

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

      Isn't B 1m cheaper? I'd prefer D.Luiz + Philips and 4.5 gk > DDG, if that's possible.

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

        Yeah it's 1m Cheaper. DDG I was thinking about it but I realised that DDG's more points from CS will be probably covered from Foster's more saves.

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

          It didn't really happen that way last year (as a Foster owner).

    3. Deulofail
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      A. Alonso will match Zaha, most likely, and in my view, outscore him. Likewise Philips will likely match or outscore Dawson (or at least if he doesn't, the difference will be less than Alonso to Zaha imo).

    4. MidTableFantasy
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      A because Alonso.

      There will probably be better options than Phillips at the same price tag once we get to see some action.

  30. Roy Rovers
    • 9 Years
    6 years, 8 months ago

    Anywhere to improve?

    Foster
    Bertie Baily Trippier
    Willian Alli Ramsey Zaha
    Lukaku Kun Defoe

    Elliot Carroll Hunemeier Mee

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

      Yes! Foster + Bailly > DDG + Dawson/Daniels/Ake/Holding/Fuchs.

    2. Random Name
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      You have the midfield of someone picking last in a 5/6 team fpl draft