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FPL Player List Analysis – Budget Midfielders

Having assessed the Goalkeepers, budget defenders, mid-price defenders and premium defenders, our series of articles focussing on the Fantasy Premier League (FPL) player list continues as we shift to look at the bottom end of the midfield market.

In this lower bracket, our options are somewhat limited either due to a lack of regular starters or dearth of attacking talent.

Typically, a budget-friendly pick with a security of starts can be key and help free up cash to spend big elsewhere, while coming off the bench when the auto-subs come into play.

Yet in recent seasons, we’ve also witnessed certain cut-price individuals emerge as key assets for our starting XIs – Riyad Mahrez and Josh King served up 240 points and 178 points in 2015/16 and 2016/17 respectively.

The 4.5 bracket

Initially, our pool of regular starters at this price point seems limited.

Crystal Palace pair Ruben Loftus-Cheek and James McArthur are the most popular picks at 4.5, residing in 15.6% and 10.8% of squads respectively.

Of the two, Loftus-Cheek seems the likeliest to justify that popularity. Having arrived on loan from Chelsea, he’s been named in the first XI in both of the previous two friendlies, while McArthur has failed to feature as rumours gather of a move away from Selhurst Park.

However, Loftus-Cheek’s minutes could be dependent on Frank De Boer’s use of fellow budget midfielder – Luka Milivojevic (5.0).

He has been shifted to the role of right-sided centre-back in the last two summer fixtures, allowing Loftus-Cheek his starts alongside skipper Jason Puncheon (also 5.0) in central midfield in De Boer’s 3-4-3 formation.

If Palace sign another recruit at centre-back – with Arsenal’s Calum Chambers reportedly a top target – then Milivojevic could oust Loftus-Cheek in the Eagles’ engine room.

There’s a clear risk if you dare to look to Loftus-Cheek as a fourth midfielder. Palace’s opening schedule could also be a lot kinder, too. In terms of attacking potential, their first eight matches (HUD liv SWA bur SOT mci mun CHE) are ranked second toughest of any team according to our Fixture Ticker.

Despite that, as a fifth midfield option, Loftus-Cheek’s owners will likely be content to hold until we have clarity on his position in De Boer’s pecking order.

Southampton’s Oriol Romeu (4.5%) and Swansea City’s Tom Carroll (4.3%) are next in line for ownership. Both appear almost certain starters, though they have previously offered little in the way of attacking threat.

The former netted once in 35 outings last season, while Carroll supplied a goal and two assists in 18 appearances for the Swans after arriving in the January transfer window.

The future of Gylfi Sigurdsson will impact on Carroll’s potential and could yet strengthen his case as the top pick at this price.

Carroll was handed set-piece duties due to the playmaker’s absence from the club’s US tour, but it remains to be seen whether he would retain them if Sigurdsson earns his mooted move to Everton. Manager Paul Clement will surely be expected to scour the market for a like-for-like replacement should Sigurdsson exit. Even so, Carroll still has the edge over team-mate Roque Mesa (0.8%) at this price.

Watford’s summer signing from Chelsea, Nathaniel Chalobah, claims a 2.4% ownership and, having been used sparingly at first, he has now started the last two friendlies and completed 90 minutes against Aston Villa on Saturday. He is clearly another contender in this bracket if – as expected – he cements starts in Marco Silva’s line-up.

Elsewhere, Bournemouth’s Lewis Cook is perhaps another to monitor.

He started each of the last three Gameweeks of 2016/17 and earned an assist in the final fixture. Eddie Howe’s side are likely to remain among the more expansive sides in the Premier League, and Cook should be granted more opportunities.

The 5.0 bracket

Although there are more secure starters on offer at the 5.0 price point, in terms of attacking potential, our current options remain thin on the ground.

Dead-ball duties have significantly boosted the potential of the aforementioned Luka Milivojevic. The Serbian claims penalty kicks for Palace and has a share of set-pieces, too – he’s already grabbed a goal and assist over the summer.

Identically priced, team-mate Jason Puncheon is an assured starter and could retain corner kicks, while forgotten man Bakary Sako is another to track – he has also notched over the summer and has been utilised in the front three in a 3-4-3. De Boar is yet to settle on his preferred option alongside Christian Benteke and Wilfried Zaha.

We have high hopes for Stoke City winger Ramadan Sobhi, who could profit from the exit of Marko Arnautovic and improve upon last season’s pair of assists. The Egyptian has been lining up in the attacking midfield three slots and supplied an assist in the previous friendly against Southend United.

However, the Potters’ new arrival Darren Fletcher is also priced at 5.0 and is a more secure option, albeit in an anchor role in front of their defence.

Leicester City’s Wilfred Ndidi cannot be overlooked. He ranked second for total attempts to Riyad Mahrez (31 to 34) after arriving in January and boasted a decent close-range threat, too, firing 18 efforts in the box to the Algerian’s 19. Clashes with Arsenal, Manchester United, Chelsea and Liverpool in the first six means only 0.5% have so far invested.

Bournemouth’s Harry Arter started 33 times last term and is certainly a secure pick. Granted, a goal and four assists is far from eye-catching, but it’s worth noting that the Ireland international placed second for both shots and key passes for Eddie Howe’s side in 2016/17.

Newcastle United’s Christian Atsu is a far more attacking alternative and has attracted a 1.7% ownership thus far. However, Jacob Murphy’s arrival from Norwich City seems set to consign the former Chelsea man to a job-sharing role on the Magpies’ flank as part of Rafa Benitez’ rotation policy.

Rolando Aarons is in much the same situation. He’s priced at just 4.5 and has sparkled in pre-season but will need to go on impressing if he is to establish a secure starting role under Benitez.

In terms of ownership, Chelsea’s N’Golo Kante is the most popular midfielder on offer at 5.0 and sits in 14.8% of squads. But there seems little upside to acquiring the Frenchman, who registered one goal and one assist last season.

He deprives us of one of our three potentially precious Chelsea slots, with the same logic applying to his team-mate Tiemoue Bakayoko. Meanwhile, Nemanja Matic looks destined to a move to Old Trafford, though again, it’s questionable whether a Man United slot should be tied up with a defensive midfielder.

The same applies for Emre Can at Liverpool, along with Spurs quartet Eric Dier, Victor Wanyama, Harry Winks and Moussa Dembele. However, they are among the most popular options in this bracket as Fantasy managers clamour for coverage of the “bigger teams”.

The 5.5 Bracket

Our search for attack-minded regulars is afforded a greater degree of optimism at this level.

The 2016/17 early season phenomenon – Watford’s Etienne Capoue – is currently the most popular pick with 8.2% ownership. Mainly utilised in the central support role over the summer – though he has occasionally dropped deep to accommodate new boy Will Hughes – the Frenchman has been handed a share of free-kicks by Silva and has already found the net over the Hornets’ friendlies.

However, there is one major new caveat.

Reports suggest that Capoue has had a major falling out with his new head coach following the recent behind-closed-doors friendly with Rangers. The Frenchman was duly absent from Silva’s line-up for Saturday’s 0-0 stalemate with Villa.

Another of last season’s budget bandwagons – Stoke City’s Joe Allen could emerge as the standout at this price point.

Currently part of 5.5% of squads, the Welshman supplied six goals and three assists from an attacking midfield berth last season, though he was also shifted into his natural defensive central role a little too often for our liking. Mark Hughes’ recent experiment with a 3-4-2-1 indicates that Allen may again be shackled behind two more advanced midfielders – perhaps Shaqiri and possibly Sobhi – an aforementioned 5.0 option.

If Bojan – also priced at 5.5 – can somehow acquire one of those attacking roles, he could be reborn as an option to overshadow both Allen and Sobhi.

However, Stoke’s attacking potential is damaged by a testing opening spell. They are ranked bottom in our Fixture Ticker over the first eight Gameweeks, with ties against Everton, Arsenal, West Brom, Man United, Chelsea, Southampton and Man City over that run.

With three goals and nine assists in 28 appearances, we currently see Bournemouth’s Ryan Fraser as a stronger candidate and perhaps the prime pick in this bracket.

Handed a share of corners and set-pieces, his average of 55.2 minutes per key pass was quicker than any team-mate in 2016/17. The Scot started just four of the final eight Gameweeks due to an ongoing Achilles issue but, if fully-fit, he clearly has the backing of manager Howe, who has even stated that he is the Cherries’ answer to Eden Hazard. Fraser played 90 minutes in today’s friendy defeat to Valencia.

Brighton pair Pascal Gross and Izzy Brown are cheaper than team-mate Anthony Knockaert (6.0), last season’s Championship Player of the Year.

Gross is currently the safer and stronger option in our opinion. He’s likely to be on set-pieces and arrives as the number one for key passes in each of the last two seasons in the Bundesliga. The German is expected to be handed the central support role for Chris Hughton’s side and has some decent fixtures from Gameweek 2-6 to (lei wat WBA bou NEW) to get up and running.

Gross’ output could ultimately rely on Knockaert’s fitness with the Frenchman currently an injury doubt for Gameweek 1. Meanwhile, Brown’s role is unclear, with his versatility offering manager Chris Hughton a number of options, although he warrants monitoring.

Burnley duo Jon Walters and Robbie Brady have both scored twice over the summer period, with the former also bagging an assist since switching from Stoke.

Of the two, the unglamorous Walters looks the likeliest starter and totals of 140 and 141 points in 2011/12 and 2012/14 for the Potters suggest a move to Turf Moor could reignite his potential.

Brady, meanwhile, was named in the teamsheet just seven times after arriving from Norwich City last January. Nonetheless, he could claim set-pieces if he can cement a spot in Sean Dyche’s starting XI. Brady’s 42.1 minutes per chance created was quicker than any team-mate last term, while his 37.7 minutes per shot was ranked top among Clarets’ midfielders.

Huddersfield Town’s Aaron Mooy dominates set-pieces and also took their final two penalties in last season’s Championship. Despite being stationed in the double-pivot, he still managed four goals and seven assists, creating 102 scoring chances for team-mates and could still outscore Kasey Palmer. The latter returns to the Terriers on loan from Chelsea and could claim a central support berth in a 4-2-3-1, though – he delivered four goals and three assists last season.

Investment in David Wagner’s attacking options looks risky, however, given that they struggled for a cutting edge even in gaining promotion. The Terriers found the net just 56 times in 46 matches, a tally bettered by 13 other Championship sides.

Leicester City wingers Marc Albrighton and Demarai Gray will look to push on in Craig Shakespeare’s first full season at the helm. While Gray’s minutes seem destined to be determined by the future of Riyad Mahrez, Albrighton looks the secure pick – he started 11 of the new manager’s 13 matches in charge and delivered two goals and five assists over that run. There’s clear value to be had if he can maintain that output.

Newcastle United pair Jonjo Shelvey and the aforementioned Jacob Murphy are handed one of the most encouraging opening schedules, facing Huddersfield, West Ham, Swansea, Stoke and Brighton from Gameweek 2-6.

Shelvey looks the most secure pick in the double-pivot and – despite dead-ball duties – produced a shot every 36 minutes and key pass every 38 minutes in 2016/17. But new boy Murphy is a temptation.

He has been quick to make an impact, netting twice on his debut, though it’s Matt Ritchie – with set-pieces and penalties – who is our favoured Magpies’ midfielder is priced at just 0.5 more. As stated, Murphy could also be prone to rotation with Atsu.

Southampton’s James Ward-Prowse also boasts an outstanding first few fixtures, with Saints up against just one of last season’s top nine in the first 11 Gameweeks.

When on the pitch, the England U21 man was involved in – scored or assisted – 38.1% of his side’s goals last term, more than the pricier Dusan Tadic (28.6%) and Nathan Redmond (21.5%) who are both 6.5.

If he can cement a regular role under new manager Mauricio Pellegrino, Ward-Prowse – who delivers some unplayable dead-ball deliveries – could hit the ground running to provide an enticing 5.5 candidate.

England U21 team-mate Ademola Lookman is another starlet who is expected to kick-on in 2017/18. Everton’s 19-year-old will hope for more opportunities but could yet be frustrated as Ronald Koeman’s continues to spend his transfer warchest. Already Everton’s options in Lookman’s position may well keep him on the periphery.

Reclassified as an FPL midfielder this time around, Chris Brunt’s set-pieces will remain a key weapon for a West Brom side that were second only to Chelsea for goals scored from set-pieces last season.

With competition for places remaining fierce on the flanks, though, the Irishman’s pitch time will need to be monitored ahead of five strong fixtures (BOU STK bha WHU WAT) in the opening seven. He’s also currently nursing a knee injury sustained in Saturday’s friendly defeat to Bristol Rovers.

West Ham’s Mark Noble will be hoping to retain spot-kicks after the arrival of striker Javier Hernandez. The Hammers’ skipper has bagged a reasonable ten goals in the last two seasons, but with a host of mid-price team-mates in the attacking midfield roles, he’s likely to struggle for our attention. His start could also be under threat as the season progresses.

In a similar situation to the 5.0 bracket, there is a handful of defensive midfield options available amongst the top six. Opting for the likes of Arsenal’s Granit Xhaka and Alex Iwobi, Man United’s Ander Herrera, Liverpool’s Jordan Henderson or Man City’s Ilkay Gundogan would take up one of their respective teams’ three slots and seems unwise.

Gundogan is the clear standout candidate of this crop – three goals and an assist in 10 outings earned the German 4.1 points per match in his debut campaign prior to his injury.

Pep Guardiola’s inevitable rotation policy is always a concern, though we know from recent comments that the Spaniard has high regard for Gundogan. He is certainly one to track, though having been burned in 2016/17 by an accelerating transfer bandwagon, Fantasy managers will need winning over.

Iwobi’s potential should also be watched in light of the continuing speculation surrounding Alexis Sanchez’ future at the Emirates. The Nigerian could gain more pitch time should the Chilean depart, though Arsenal’s protracted interest in Monaco’s Thomas Lemar could ultimately shut down his potential once again.

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  1. Scotty B
    • 12 Years
    7 years, 3 months ago

    De Gea
    Trippier Dawson Kompany Alonso
    Willian Eriksen Salah
    Jesus Lukaku Austin
    Myhill Carroll Romeu Hünemeier

    Good to go?

    1. Andy_Social
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      Sure. Looks bloody awesome!

      1. Scotty B
        • 12 Years
        7 years, 3 months ago

        Really? Wow thanks Andy!

    2. Botman and Robben
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      Good team

      1. Scotty B
        • 12 Years
        7 years, 3 months ago

        Cheers mate

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

    Which combo looks better on the whole?

    A) Pogba Tadic Kane
    B) Salah Alli/Eriksen Benteke

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

      A if Utd. sign Matic.

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

        I kinda assumed that was going to happen... Obviously without Matic Pogba's appeal greatly diminishes.

    2. Dream Killers 2.0
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      A

  3. UptheBlues
    • 10 Years
    7 years, 3 months ago

    is it crazy to think of swapping Kane for Eriksen?

    And also should i downgrade Austin to Abraham to use the extra mil to get zaha or Kolasinac in my team??

    1. Duffy Dunk
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      I'm on that move too.
      Eriksen seems more tempting atm.

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

      Not crazy at all! They're not showing any sign of form in preseason and those 3M will be very handy elsewhere although there is always the caveat that Kane can discover red hot form within 10 mins of GW1

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

    A. Alonso & Ince
    Or
    B. Kolasinac & zaha

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

      B

    2. Dream Killers 2.0
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      B

  5. InvertedWinger
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 3 months ago

    Best sub 10 million striker?

    1. Dream Killers 2.0
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      I'd say Defoe at 8 million but I'm also considering Austin at 6.5 million if he is a sure starter.

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

      Probably get one around the 7m mark.

  6. You've got red on you.
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    7 years, 3 months ago

    Ali and either Loftus Cheek or a 5.5 forward starting each week

    Or

    Ramsey and Defoe

    1. You've got red on you.
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      Already have Kane and Trippier...no Arsenal cover.

  7. COYG
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 3 months ago

    rmt, few things could change like kane and austin

    foster
    trippier bertrand daniels
    kdb coutinho willian ince
    kane lukaku austin

    elliot mee rosenoir carroll

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

      I like it. Have exactly the same team except I have Ritchie instead of ince and my bench is slightly different.. pretty confident with it apart from Austin .. Kane should come good

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

        8.5/10

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

      Same starters here except I pulled out Ince for Chadli and Gayle for Austin.
      I think such picks is pure guessing right now. Very hard to decide. Maybe roll a dice? 🙂

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

    Those who have Willian in their teams, why not swap him to Zaha?

    Zaha is 100% nailed, FdB has already said he's looking to build his team around Zaha. Palace and Chelsea fixtures are both quite mixed and you may well have to ship Willian out in just a couple of gameweeks when Hazard returns.

    1. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 15 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      Some have both, others think Willian will cover the 4 points.

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

      Willian on set pieces and Hazard is absent. Also, you want some Chelsea cover, right?

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

    Is it too risky to leave out arsenal and liverpool players for about 4GWs?
    Arsenal (not great yet in preseason/laca and kola new to the league)
    Liverpool (Points distributed/CL playoffs in between GWs)

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

      I'd go for maximum 1 from each. Currently on Kola and Salah. But be prepared to transfer out Pool assets early on depending on CL lineup.

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

        well i have left both teams out for now...just hoping that does not come and bite me on my behind...

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

        I'm delaying bringing in Pool assets. Arsenal have no CL so i'm okay with them although I'll be monitoring Sunday's Comm Shield.

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

      Thinking the same way 😉

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

    Any insights?
    Please RMT

    De Gea, Myhill
    Kalasinac, Trippier, Francis, Mee, Hunemeier
    KDB, Alli, Salah, Fletcher, McArthur
    Lukaku, Rodriguez, Lacazette

    Thanks!

  11. COYG
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 3 months ago

    de gea or valencia for man united cover?

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

      de gea...1M cheaper and expected to give similar points (maybe just a Tad lesser) than valencia...that 1M could be used elsewhere

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

      Is there any risk of Romero playing in PL around CL matches (assuming Jose gives CL duty to DDG)

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

        i highly doubt it...romero played Europa, and i think that trend is set to continue...

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

        You don't need to rest a goalkeeper - they don't run around much.

  12. mokumdevils
    • 14 Years
    7 years, 3 months ago

    RMT if you will; uncertain if Lindelof & Cedric are gameweek 1 starters is all....

    Foster
    Lindelof, Luiz, Cedric
    Willian, KDB, Milivojevic, Eriksen
    Kane, Lukaku, Chicharito

    Elliot, Carroll, Hunemeier, Rangel

  13. Swansea Bloke
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    7 years, 3 months ago

    I’ve got Milivojevic as my 5th mid in a 3-5-2. I’ve got 2 £4.5 defenders (Mee and Lejeune at the moment but it could be any two before the deadline!) that I will rotate with him depending on fixtures. Huddersfield away is his first game. Seems a steal for £5m when he’s on pens and set pieces! For a side that hasn’t been promoted...

    1. Reuser
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      Not tempted by Puncheon at 5.0 instead?

      Club captain, creative midfielder in an attacking side, indirect free kicks and corners. Arguably much more assist potential than Milo - who started at CB on the weekend.

      (cheeky request - any thoughts on Ayew as a cheap fwd option?)

      1. Swansea Bloke
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        7 years, 3 months ago

        Puncheon hadn’t even crossed my mind to be honest. Food for thought!

        If we play like we did last season then no lol He is a good player so if we kick on then he could be amongst the goals and assists for sure. He won’t be prolific don’t get me wrong but he could do well

        1. Swansea Bloke
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 11 Years
          7 years, 3 months ago

          Abraham maybe a better better bet at £5.5m...

  14. You've got red on you.
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    7 years, 3 months ago

    RMT

    Foster - Elliot

    Alonso - Trippier - Lindelof - Mee - Rangel

    Pogba - ________ - Willian - Redmond - Loftus-Cheek

    Kane - Lukaku - __________

    -

    The last two spots are for either:

    1) Ramsey and Defoe

    2) Alli and 5.5m forward

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

      I wouldn't double up on Spurs attack, not yet at least.

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

      How about Coutinho and Abraham?

  15. Legohair
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 3 months ago

    I posted this last night but i would like to have few more opinnion!?!

    3-4-3:
    A. Foster
    Kolasinac-Trippier-Cedric
    Alli-KDB-Zaha-Willian
    Lukaku-Gayle-Lacazette
    Subs Elliot,Lascelles,RLC,Hunemeier
    Vs
    4-3-3/3-4-3
    B. Foster
    Alonso-Trippier-Kolasinac
    KDB-Willian-Zaha-RLC
    Kane-Chicharito-Lukaku
    Subs Elliot,Carrol,Simpson,Lascelles

    So basically:
    Cedric vs Alonso
    Hunemeier/4.5 def vs Simpson
    Alli vs Carrol
    Gayle vs Chicharito
    Lacazette vs Kane
    I think its 4-1 to B team.feedback?
    Anyone?

    1. MB10
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      B

  16. Daring to go Kane-less
    Cesc's old mullet
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    7 years, 3 months ago

    Are you also contemplating starting the season without Kane?

    Assuming :
    - a lot of us are building a team for 4 to 7 gameweeks at most (GW4 and GW7 are international breaks),
    - most of us want Spurs and City attacking coverage for the start of the season,
    - the only standout options for those teams are Alli, Eriksen, Kane, KDB, Jesus (and maybe Aguero),

    Wouldn't it be better to go Alli/Erisken + Jesus for 20m instead of KDB + Kane for 22.5m?

    My reasoning :
    - Sure, Kane has penalties, but how many of those are we expecting in the first few gameweeks?
    - KDB and Alli/Eriksen are all nailed on starters, with Alli/Eriksen, with KDB being at risk of rotation.
    - If Kane scores, there's a good chance the assist will be coming from Alli/Eriksen
    - Jesus seems like Pep's go to guy in attack : he's played in all the systems he tried in pre season
    - City are on exceptional form at the moment, scoring goals for fun, so the points ceiling is probably higher for Jesus, at least in the beginning of the season
    - Even though I'm not so sure it'll have an impact, Spurs are playing in a new stadium
    - That 2.5m saved can majorly improve our teams

    Am I just trying to convince myself or are you also thinking about it?

    1. THFC4LIFE
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      I'm thinking the same. Maybe going without Spurs and having Jesus and KDB

      1. Cesc's old mullet
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        7 years, 3 months ago

        I don't think I'd be comfortable going as far as not having any Spurs attackers

        1. I am 42
          • 11 Years
          7 years, 3 months ago

          a hat trick from kane in gw1 wrap up your entire season

          1. Cesc's old mullet
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 14 Years
            7 years, 3 months ago

            Sure, that's a possibility.

            So is a hat-trick from Jesus

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

              Yeah but a Jesus hat-trick doesn't put you on the back foot from day 1.

              1. Cesc's old mullet
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                • 14 Years
                7 years, 3 months ago

                Sure, he's less owned than Kane, so the probability that my mini league opponents have him is lower.

                But it's not a straight Kane vs Jesus comparison, more a Kane vs Jesus + 2.5m spread around the rest of the team.

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

      I'm thinking of going without Spurs until their home match against Chelsea, and keeping the flexibility of going for either Kane or Alli/Eriksen in GW3 depending on the eye test at the Wembley match.

      1. Cesc's old mullet
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        7 years, 3 months ago

        That's another possibility.
        Although building a team with already a transfer in mind is risky : you could face injuries or other things that would force you to make other transfers before the one you planned

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

        I wouldn't worry too much about Chelsea being the first home game at Wembley.

        Chelsea didn't exactly cover themselves in glory last time they played there and found it difficult, they are also without Hazard and Costa so there's probably no better opponent for Spurs to open up with.

        Kane is the king of the London derby, he's had no problem scoring against Chelsea in the past, he even scored against them at Wembley last season and there is no better way for Spurs to gain confidence at Wembley then to start by beating the Champions who have had a disjointed pre season.

        Newcastle and Chelsea (at a good time to play them) in the first two games could really set Spurs up for a fast start and strong season.

    3. Andy_Social
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      One component of my thinking is that you just can't know how many minutes any of the City offensive players will get, whereas Spurs only have one team so they'll play all the games.

      And yet for all that, I'm dismayed with the poor pre-season Spurs are having in contrast to City. I'm therefore gambling on De Bruyne playing and bagging points and going totally without Spurs coverage in GW1.

      1. Cesc's old mullet
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        7 years, 3 months ago

        It's true that City assets are more at risk of rotation, but Pep has shown that Jesus and KDB are the ones that should be the safest in that respect.

        1. Andy_Social
          • 12 Years
          7 years, 3 months ago

          Yes, I'd be confident that KdB would get 90mins every week, and Jesus would start although could get hauled off early routinely, especially if Aguero starts on the bench.

    4. mokumdevils
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      I totally see your reasoning in what you say but Kane is beyond question teh only true must have in this years game - think Henry of old.

      So your reasoning is sound but when he has scored 3 goals after 2 games you will be kicking yourself as all the others in your mini-league make that jump on you.

      Also KDB looks like absolute quality this year & everything will flow thru him - having Kun sniffing around for goals too will surely take somethign away from Jesus

      1. Andy_Social
        • 12 Years
        7 years, 3 months ago

        Well that's the risk you take. The other side is if all my mini-league rivals have Kane and he blanks, I'm laughing.

        1. mokumdevils
          • 14 Years
          7 years, 3 months ago

          If he blanks - the guy is a proven goalscorer & the whole Spurs team is set up for him to score - a risk i would rather not take

        2. thepeen555
          • 8 Years
          7 years, 3 months ago

          Exactly the other thing is u could have someone else who scores a brace and they don't so u just level off

      2. Cesc's old mullet
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        7 years, 3 months ago

        I agree, if we were picking a team for the whole season, Kane + KDB would of course be the preferred option. But since I'm only building my team for the first few gameweeks, I'm thinking that those 2.5m invested elsewhere can really make up for the potential loss of points of going Kane-less.

        For me it means I can upgrade Mkhi to Salah/Coutinho (and therefore not have a MU attack double up and have a Liverpool asset), and a 4.5 defender to Kolasinac for example.

    5. Duffy Dunk
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      It's a big decision to make, but at the moment I feel like going Kaneless.
      WIll have Eriksen though.

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

      One reason I'm against going Kane-less is the possibility that he costs 12.7 or something before they play BUR. Its easier to downgrade from 12.5 or less than upgrade to 12.7.

      Another reason is whenever I've persuaded myself to go without the most expensive player, usually Agüero, alive regretted it!

      I'll start with Kane, but I'll also have Mané and Lukaku as captaincy choices.

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

        I've.

      2. Cesc's old mullet
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        7 years, 3 months ago

        Very good point actually

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

          Like a stopped clock, I'm right about once a day. This may or may not be that moment.

          1. Twelve years a slave
            • 14 Years
            7 years, 3 months ago

            Kane had his seasons total grossly inflated by Two disgusting matches at the end of the season. Neither Leicester or Hull, who had nothing to play for failed to turn up, and virtually let Tottenham massacre them.

            So far Eriksen looks the sharpest of the bunch

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

              Are you avoiding Kane again?

              I'm a big fan of Eriksen, but I'm weary about this. Hoping Spurs midfielders could cover Kane - It did some real damage to your rank at the end of last season.

          2. Cesc's old mullet
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 14 Years
            7 years, 3 months ago

            Actually I thought about it again, and if Kane rose by that much, it would probably be after GW3 (BUR), because if he did get a brace at Newcastle, I don't think so many people would bring him in straight away knowing he has CHE up next. And also, given how highly owned he is, he would have to attract a LOT of new owners for him to rise that much.
            It's much more likely to happen over a longer period.

            In any case, since I'm planning a GW4 or GW7 WC, I would just get him then, saving myself the trouble of taking hits to get him in.

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

              Well, he scored last season vs chelsea 😀

          3. The Tinkerman
            • 9 Years
            7 years, 3 months ago

            Since stopped clocks are right exactly twice per day, and you got this wrong, odds that you were right with your initial assessment are slightly improved 😀

          4. The Mighty One
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 15 Years
            7 years, 3 months ago

            Twice.

    7. Cesc's old mullet
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      My first Hot Topic! I feel so moved :.)

    8. wowBOBwow
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      Sounds like you're just trying to justify your own idea. Also, this whole post stinks of 'coverage' which is flawed logic.

      1. Cesc's old mullet
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        7 years, 3 months ago

        Maybe. I was also looking for arguments against my case, that would make me reconsider.

        As for the "coverage" issue, it's not so much that I *need* to have coverage from City and Spurs for the sake of it, it's more that they have very favorable fixtures and players from those teams usually score a lot of points.

    9. It’s a Knockaert
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      Completely agree-I've done the same but could use some help with a 9 mill mid-want to go Liverpool

      1. Cesc's old mullet
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        7 years, 3 months ago

        Currently I'm on Salah, as the talk of Coutinho maybe going to Barcelona is putting me off.

    10. Biancazzurri
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      Kane is the most attacking player in the best attacking team. A lone striker, zero rotation, fixture-proof; yes, it's brave to go without, but you know exactly what you're doing.

  17. THFC4LIFE
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 3 months ago

    Who would you rather have?

    A Salah
    B KDB
    C Eriksen

    Already have Jesus but no other Liv or Spurs cover

    1. salazar1963
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      C

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

      A

    3. Andy_Social
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      B

      Salah might be rested due to those CL qualifiers.
      I just commented on Spurs above.

    4. Duffy Dunk
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      B C A

    5. Jafalad
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      KDB. He's looking like a major source of points right now from a team laden with abundant goals.

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

      B

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

      Eriksen among these

    8. Dream Killers 2.0
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      1 - B
      2 - C
      3 - A

  18. TheTinman
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 3 months ago

    Why isn't Fabregas a better pick than Willian? With Matic going it reduces his competition further. He is a far better player.

    1. Jafalad
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      Rub-a-dub-dub.

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

      Bakayoko might limit his game time.

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

        Injured

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

          Reports that he'll be fit for the Community Shield.

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

        Pedro and Batshuayi will be preferred to Willian. Possibly even Rudiger in, Azpi RWB and Moses RW. There is nobody who can do what Fabregas can do.

        Oh well nevermind. We will see.

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

          Pedro suffered a concussion but no idea how long he'll be out for. Rudiger, Azpi and Moses can play RWB. But Conte won't use Moses ahead of Willian at RW. I don't see Willian being benched until at least Hazard returns.

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

            *Gets back Willain*

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

          Kante and Baka as double pivot. Morata up top leaving 2 places either side of him - Batty and Pedro? Willian to fill in for Pedro? Fabs to come off the bench if they're chasing the game?

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

            Morata played LW against Inter. I think Conte will continue with that with Batshuayi up top if Pedro is out.
            If Pedro returns, then Batshuayi might move to the bench making way for Morata up top. Willian is pretty much nailed at RW.

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

              Zaha it is then

        3. Urchin
          • 11 Years
          7 years, 3 months ago

          *Drops Willain*

    3. Taking the Mkhitaryan
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      Bakayoko and Kante is the centre mid of choice
      He won't start most games

  19. GE
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 3 months ago

    Feeling that my midfield in 4-3-3 with
    DeBruyne/Zaha/Willian is a little bit riski - if Alli/Eriksen/Salah/Coutinho or someone in that bracket hits form and I want to keep DeBruyne and Kane I will struggle to get them in.

    Related to this thoughts - what do you think? 🙂

    1) Salah/Coutinho and Jesus
    2) Zaha/Willian and Kane

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

      Got a similar dilemma but Eriksen + Coutinho vs Ritchie/6.0 + Kane. Flip flopped all preseason so far.

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

        🙂 Hehe, hope you find out! Hard to go without Kane..

    2. Silva’s Left Nut
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      My 4-3-3 includes Kane Kaku KDB and Coutinho and I'm pretty happy with it. Just letting you know it's very possible to do without swapping to Jesus.

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

        May I see your team? 😉 #interested

        My team:

        Foster
        Alonso/Kompany/Trippier/Yoshida
        DeBruyne/Willian/Zaha
        Kane/Lukaku/Chicarito

        Bench: Elliott, T. Carroll, Romeu, Hunemeier

        1. Silva’s Left Nut
          • 8 Years
          7 years, 3 months ago

          Foster (Elliot)
          Kolas Stones Yoshida Daniels (Mee)
          KDB Cout Zaha (Carroll Chalobah)
          Kane Kaku Austin

          I've gone w stones but he could just as easily be Trippier or your favorite other 5.5.

          Seems I've essentially sacrificed Alonso to get coutinho and you've done the reverse.

          I like coutinho but whether I keep him obviously depends on whether he stays.

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

            Thanks, mate 🙂 appreciate! IMO I will wait and see for Liverpool - too tight fixture IMO.

    3. Pukki Party
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      Have the same problem, i changed Aguero and Zaha to Firmino and KDB.

  20. Chandler Bing
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 3 months ago

    Ozil + Jesus (Have KdB) or Lacazette + Eriksen?

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

      Jesus and Eriksen :p

    2. ZeBestee
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      Eriksen + Jesus

      1. Kolarov Fpl Legend
        • 10 Years
        7 years, 3 months ago

        This

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

    Is Hegazi nailed?

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

      Who cares

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

        I do

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

      If McAuley's not fit, then yes for GW1.

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

        Thanks so McAuley confirmed max one game he will miss?

        1. Andy_Social
          • 12 Years
          7 years, 3 months ago

          Nothing confirmed. But Macca's like 97 years old and Hegazi's started well. I'd like to think if he does okay he'll keep his place.

    3. Ser Bronn of The Blackwater
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      Only if no McAuley

  22. Kolarov Fpl Legend
    • 10 Years
    7 years, 3 months ago

    Mourinho on Lindelof:
    Benfica is one of the dominant teams, so he’s more used to playing with the ball than without the ball, so he needs his time and we are going to give him his time to develop. Such a young player needs time. Manchester United is a huge club with huge responsibility; the Premier League is the same. So let’s give him time, but we’re happy with what he is doing, step by step."

    I think he's going to share games at the beginning.

    1. Andy_Social
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      Give him time - on the training pitch, basically. So is it Jones, Smalling or Blind then?

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

      Music to big Phil Jones' ears

      1. Andy_Social
        • 12 Years
        7 years, 3 months ago

        At 5.0m music to OUR ears!

        1. Kolarov Fpl Legend
          • 10 Years
          7 years, 3 months ago

          Yes, that would be lovely but with 3 Cb ( even without Blind ) there is no guarantee who will start as a pairing.
          Much to tinker about.

  23. The Power Five returns....in defence.
    nisag17
    • 15 Years
    7 years, 3 months ago

    Is this season going to end with everyone playing 5 at the back. The no. of options at attacking wing backs at top teams has never happened before. Arsenal and Chelsea look set to play with wingbacks consistently. If Milner stays no. 1 then he is on pens and a few corners. Tottenham, Man City and Manchester United have tried formations with wingbacks in pre season. Out of them City look set to play with them at least for some matches, considering the investment in that area. While others may play with them partially or all the time.

    Leaving aside all emotion and what has worked in the past, unless a mid priced midfielder is playing really advanced, is a good finisher, and has food fixtures as well, can he really compete with a wingback playing in a top six team who has both attacking and defense points.

    Please don't shoot the messenger. This may be the reality of FPL this season. In previous years there might have been one or two options like Baines who could justify their heavy price tag as a defender. But now it's possible that 5 or 6 can do so. Nothing is guaranteed but it is exciting that the game may change very much this season. And only those who adapt will do well.

    1. Ser Bronn of The Blackwater
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      At the end of the season, we will thank Alonso and Bellerin for fpl points

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

      I've been saying again and again since day one, it's a game-changer, and if you compare the prices of the wingbacks with similarly priced midfielders, this is the year of FPL 5-at-the-back. I stand by my radical 5-2-3 formation and await the conventional FPL community to catch up with me!

      1. I am 42
        • 11 Years
        7 years, 3 months ago

        care to list your back 5?

        mine alonso, trippier, kolasinac + 2 saint

        1. nisag17
          • 15 Years
          7 years, 3 months ago

          I have currently, Milner, Alonso, Kolasinac, Bertrand, Trippier.

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

          Walker, Danilo (can switch to Mendy later), Kolasinac, Pied (to Cedric later), Valencia (took Trippier out).

          I have a power front 3. The sacrifice is in midfield - just Kdb and one of a selection of 4 cheapies.

        3. callumflanagan1
          • 10 Years
          7 years, 3 months ago

          kolasinac has looked SO poor in pre-season!

    3. I am 42
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      my plan was to start with 4, now thinking of 5

      the con side is we have a lot of regular def at 4.5m to choose from but not many 4.5m mid

      dont think you have any 4.5m forward

    4. Kolarov Fpl Legend
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      4 is enough.
      Alonso, Kolasinac, Tripp, Danilo ( switch to Kompany when Mendy starts games).

    5. Oven Glover
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      You'll want the premium wingbacks that play for the top teams. Most (if not all of them) play in Europe as well. The WBA position is one of the most physically demanding to play. We've seen it before and we'll see it again. ROTATION. I wouldn't want 5 rotation risks in my defense...

      1. Oven Glover
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 3 months ago

        *WBA = wb (wingback)

      2. nisag17
        • 15 Years
        7 years, 3 months ago

        Any midfielder or striker from the top team is a rotation risk IMO. Yes central defense is less likely to be rotated

      3. SweepaKeepa
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 3 months ago

        And if not rotated they get knackered and broken e.g. Valencia end of last season.

    6. J0E
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 15 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      Could be - but it is always an issue to look at last season's successful tactics and think they will translate to the next season. Each season is different.

      One key difference is that there will be rotation now at wing backs for Chelsea.

      Also a successful 6m premium wing back needs to compete with a slot in midfield or a third striker. Those that hop on the lucrative 5.5-6m midfield bandwagons could have the edge over those that focus on defence.

      Eg - those who went from Capoue to Allen to Gundagon would have done well last season, perhaps better than those that gave that starting slot to say Alonso.....which leads me to the other issue....the likes of Walker and Alonso are far more this year.

      Last year 5.5 for Walker and less than 6 for Alonso was FPL gold.

      If lots of great 5.5 wingbacks emerge (eg Trippier) then five at the back makes sense...but that's a big if and takes away a potentially more lucrative attacking spot.

      1. It’s a Knockaert
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 3 months ago

        There was an article about that where elite defenders such as Walker and Alonso easily beat almost all midfielders of up to 8 mill.

        It also allows you to have all elite attacking players, with no weak links so you should get a lot of guaranteed points.

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

        My response is this: yes, in the budget midfield morass a few gems will appear - last year King, the year before Mahrez. But at this point we can't possibly anticipate who they will be, so we wait for the bandwagon to roll in. We are therefore comparing budget midfielders, 90% of whom will be useless, with premium defenders who are known quantities. By the time premium wingbacks are knackered and need resting, the midfield gems will have energed and we can switch to 3 or 4 at the back.

    7. Mark-O
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      Milner and Robertson will rotate with each other isn't it

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

      I really don't think that this is that much of a new phenomenon. There have always been top defenders with attacking threat, such as Baines, Ivanovic and Terry in recent seasons. There may be more of them now, but that doesn't change the principles of success from the past.

      Premium defenders at 6.0-7.0 are better value than mid-price midfielders at 6.0-7.0, but that's always been the case.

      Defenders are better value than midfielders full stop. This means that 5.0 defenders are better value than 5.0 midfielders, and 4.5 defenders are much better value than 4.5 midfielders.

      Not only that, but previous seasons have shown us that fantasy managers can get more points out of 4.5 and 4.0 defenders who play by rotating them. Teams can be relied upon to keep more clean sheets and concede less in kinder fixtures. Individual players are much less reliable in this regard, which is why attacking rotation (of midfielders and forwards) is widely regarded as a headache.

      So whilst I agree that Alonso and Kolasniac, for example, will outscore Zaha and Phillips respectively, I still think that more points can be earned by playing a 3-4-3 with Zaha, and 4.5 rotating defenders, than a 4-3-3 with Alonso, and 4.5 midfielders who are glued to the bench, never giving you any points on the pitch.

      1. Cok3y5murf
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 3 months ago

        True, but if you choose Alonso and a 4.5 bench fodder, you keep them for the entire season and play Alonso every week. Maybe switch from Alonso to another premium defender from a big club a few times.

        But if you go for a 7m midfielder and a 4.5 defender, firstly neither one is going to be from a big club, which means harder to predict clean sheets, more hot and cold forms from the midfielder. For example, Zaha and Mee were the highest scoring from these categories from last season. And yes, together they would've outscored Alonso and a 4.5 bench fodder. But no one could've predicted that they would be the highest scoring from these categories, so no one would've played them the whole season. It's hard to predict in these categories. When it's hard to predict, you keep making transfers when they stop delivering, and even the transfers are hard to get right (for eg, Phillips who absolutely trolled). When Zaha's hot form ended, we transferred him out. When a 4.5m defender keeps blanking, we usually just ignore it and keep getting blanks every week. All of these transfers could be saved and instead be used elsewhere in our teams if we instead just go for Alonso and a 4.5m midfielder and play Alonso every week.

    9. pax888
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      I've currently got 4 and have shortlisted 7 that I could easily pick from the start of the season:

      - Walker
      - Valencia
      - Alonso
      - Kolasinac
      - Trippier
      - Milner
      - Bertrand/Cedric

      You've got to ask yourself do you pay 5.5-7 for a strong defender or would you prefer Matt Ritchie, Ince, Zaha etc?

      Lets take Fabregas and Willian out of the equation as when Hazard is back and Bakayoko fit they may not both be nailed on.

    10. Miami Monkey
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      My only problem with this thinking is the fact that I like to rotate defenders based on fixtures. Let's say a wingback scores 4 goals over a season. That would be a good return for him. But it would also mean I need to start him in every single match.

      With midfielders, I'm going to the pick the ones who are in form scoring goals and getting assists, which they will do more than defenders and I play them largely against any opposition.

      I just don't like playing defenders in bad fixtures and then hope for the 10% chance they get a goal/assist, where I feel like clean sheets are easier for me to predict

  24. Ser Bronn of The Blackwater
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 3 months ago

    Foster
    Trippier Alonso Bertie
    KDB Alli Tadic Salah
    Benteke J Rod Lukaku

    Subs: Elliot Carroll Mee Hunemeier

    0.0 ITB

    I selected my team based on fixtures and player form for first 5 game weeks.

    1. Jafalad
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      Jrod, Tadic and Benteke need booting.

      Salah is an unknown quantity who I'd rather watch to begin.

      Rating: 5/10.

  25. THFC4LIFE
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 3 months ago

    Anyone know who's been playing LW in the palace front 3?

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

      Don't know but Sako is back so more competition

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

      Townsend and Schlupp/PVA have acted as wingbacks, and Bako ans Zaha have operated behind Benteke. Townsend and Bako are operating deeply under the FPL radar.

      1. Andy_Social
        • 12 Years
        7 years, 3 months ago

        * that's B. Sako, of course 😉

        1. THFC4LIFE
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 7 Years
          7 years, 3 months ago

          Townsend looks a decent option

  26. bojack
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 3 months ago

    England women putting the men's team.to shame like, should've been World Cup finalists if not for an unlucky own goal and now Euros semis. Great finish from Taylor as well from a tight angle.

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

      Yep they play with real heart and pride

    2. Jafalad
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      Girls always do it better.

      1. Andy_Social
        • 12 Years
        7 years, 3 months ago

        So long as you overlook the lack of actual ability. Remember the US World Cup winners taking on a team of U14 lads and getting thrashed?

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

          I don't see the point of stuff like that, although I would love to see McEnroe go head to head with Serena Williams 😀

        2. Jafalad
          • 14 Years
          7 years, 3 months ago

          I wasn't necessarily referring to footy. 😛

          1. Andy_Social
            • 12 Years
            7 years, 3 months ago

            Youtube those American football teams playing in tight knicks and suspenders. Lots of malfunctions too 😉

  27. SpaceCadet
    • 10 Years
    7 years, 3 months ago

    Salah or ozil?

    1. Kolarov Fpl Legend
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      Not Ozil

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

      ozil for now...

  28. THFC4LIFE
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 3 months ago

    Anyone else thinking of going without a Liverpool mid?

    Liking this

    KDB Eriksen Zaha Willian

    1. Andy_Social
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      I'm leaving Pool until they get their CL quals out of the way. Then i'll decide between Mane and Salah.

      1. THFC4LIFE
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 3 months ago

        Cheers mate

  29. You've got red on you.
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    7 years, 3 months ago

    Could I go without Kane or Alli...

    Foster - Elliot

    Alonso - Trippier - Lindelof - Mee - Rangel

    Pogba - ________ - Willian - Redmond - Loftus-Cheek

    __________ - Lukaku - __________

    -

    The last three spots are for either:

    1) Kane, Ramsey and Defoe

    2) Kane, Alli and 5.5m forward

    3) Jesus, Alli and Defoe

    1. Concrete
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      3 better balance

  30. Concrete
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    7 years, 3 months ago

    Begovic Fab
    Alonso Kolasinac Francis Hegazi Suttner
    KdB Alli Willian Puncheon Carrol
    Lukaku Jesus Gayle

    Unsure of BOU double in defence, a there anymore 4.5 options?

    Slim picking in 5.0 mid to lows price mids - any better suggestions?

    1. Kolarov Fpl Legend
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      Hegazi > Mee, Bego > Foster