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Line-Up Lessons – Gameweek 1 – Part One

Alvaro Morata emerges from the bench to bag a goal and assist as Chelsea fall to defeat at home to Burnley. James Milner is named among the subs as Liverpool share the spoils with Watford, while Arsenal subs Olivier Giroud and Aaron Ramsey stake a claim for a start at Stoke by inspiring a comeback win over Leicester City.

Here’s the lessons learned from 10 teamsheets so far, with the remaining 10 to come tomorrow…

Arsenal

Starting XI: Cech; Holding (Giroud 67), Monreal, Kolasinac; Bellerin, Xhaka, Elneny (Ramsey 67), Oxlade-Chamberlain; Ozil, Welbeck (Walcott 75); Lacazette. Subs not used: Ospina, Iwobi, Mustafi, Coquelin.

  • What We Saw
    Gunners boss Arsene Wenger kept faith in the 3-4-2-1 formation. Sead Kolasinac started at left centre-back, allowing Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain to operate at left wing-back, while Danny Welbeck was preferred to Alex Iwobi alongside Mesut Ozil in the advanced midfield positions. But with Arsenal trailing 3-2, Wenger decided to change to more of a 4-2-3-1, with Rob Holding replaced by Olivier Giroud. He played as the lone striker, with Alexandre Lacazette shifting to a left-sided support role. Theo Walcott was introduced on the right wing, with Aaron Ramsey brought on in the double-pivot alongside Granit Xhaka.
  • What We Learned
    While Wenger had to change systems during Friday night’s match, the three-man defence is surely here to stay. The possible return of Per Mertesacker from a facial injury is imminent, but Laurent Koscielny remains banned. Shkodran Mustafi will also be an option, which could threaten Holding’s start. Giroud could well find a place on the teamsheet, though – he’s started away to Stoke in each of the previous five seasons. With Alexis Sanchez (abdominal injury) expected to miss out, Lacazette could be handed a support berth alongside Ozil. Meanwhile, Ramsey appears likely to earn a recall in place of Mohamed Elneny.

Current Status: Fairly Settled
Risk Areas: Central defenders, left wing-back, attacking midfielders, lone striker

Bournemouth

Starting XI: Begovic; Francis (A. Smith 79), Cook, Ake, Daniels; Surman, Arter; Fraser, King, Pugh (Ibe 46); Afobe (Defoe 64). Subs not used: Boruc, Gosling, Mings, Mousset.

  • What we saw: Cherries boss Eddie Howe plumped for a 4-2-3-1 formation against West Bromwich Albion, with Benik Afobe preferred to Jermain Defoe up front. The summer signing from Sunderland has been battling with a groin injury during pre-season, but did play the final 26 minutes.
  • What we learned: As expected, Josh King was used in a support striker role for Bournemouth, and for Saturday’s home fixture against Watford, it’s likely that Defoe will take over from Afobe as the lone striker. Simon Francis was forced off with a hamstring problem at the Hawthorns, so Adam Smith will be on standby to start at right-back. Marc Pugh also appears vulnerable after being replaced by Jordon Ibe at half-time.

Current Status: Slightly Unsettled
Risk Areas: Right-back, left wing, lone striker

Brighton and Hove Albion

Starting XI: Ryan, Bruno, Duffy, Dunk, Suttner, March (Knockaert 77), Stephens, Propper, Brown (Murphy 74), Gross, Hemed (Murray 60). Subs not used: Hunemeier, Maenpaa, Sidwell, Rosenior.

  • What we saw: Chris Hughton chose to start the season with a 4-4-1-1 formation, with Pascal Gross in the central support role behind lone striker Tomer Hemed. Davy Propper came straight into the side in central midfield, while Solly March and Izzy Brown were preferred out wide, with Anthony Knockaert short of match fitness.
  • What we learned: Hughton spoke during the summer that he may have to use a more defensive 4-4-1-1 through the majority of this season, and Saturday’s 2-0 defeat probably reinforced his thinking. Brown was forced off with a hamstring injury, so that may open the door for Knockaert to come into the side after getting some minutes under his belt at the weekend. Likewise, Glenn Murray should put pressure on Hemed for a start, but the transfer of Jose Izquierdo is being held up due to a work permit issue, so he faces a race against time to be available for Saturday’s trip to Leicester City.

Current Status: Fairly Settled
Risk Areas: Wings, lone striker

Burnley

Starting XI: Heaton; Lowton, Tarkowski, Mee, Ward; Gudmundsson (Arfield 75), Defour (Walters 75), Cork, Hendrick, Brady; Vokes. Subs not used: Taylor, Barnes, Westwood, Long, Pope.

  • What we saw: Clarets manager Sean Dyche opted for a 4-5-1 formation against Chelsea, with Sam Vokes chosen as the lone striker. Johann Berg Gudmundsson and Steven Defour were slightly surprising starters in midfield, with Jonathan Walters only named among the substitutes.
  • What we learned: While Dyche opted for a more cautious approach at Stamford Bridge, he may go for a slightly more attacking line-up when the Clarets entertain West Bromwich Albion on Saturday. Walters could push for a start, either on the right wing or even in a support striker role in a 4-4-1-1 system. Jeff Hendrick or Defour may also be capable of playing in that central attacking midfield slot. Changes are generally unlikely following the stunning 3-2 victory over the champions.

Current Status: Settled
Risk Areas: Right wing, attacking midfield

Chelsea

Starting XI: Courtois; Rudiger, Luiz, Cahill; Azpilicueta, Kante, Fabregas, Alonso; Willian, Boga (Christensen 18, Musonda 90); Batshuayi (Morata 59). Subs not used: Caballero, Kenedy, Tomori, Scott.

  • What we saw: Blues boss Antonio Conte stuck with the 3-4-2-1 formation that proved so successful last term. Antonio Rudiger was handed his Premier League debut at right centre-back, seeing Cesar Azpilicueta move to right wing-back in the absence of the suspended Victor Moses. Youngster Jeremie Boga was surprisingly preferred to Alvaro Morata, with Michy Batshuayi chosen as the lone striker. Boga was then sacrificed following the sending off of Gary Cahill, as Andreas Christensen entered the fray. The hosts switched to more of a 3-4-1-1 system before Cesc Fabregas was also dismissed late on.
  • What we learned: The shock opening day defeat was probably down to the lack of personnel available to Conte, along with the early sending off, than anything tactical. Cahill will miss the next three league matches due to suspension, though, but Moses will be available for the clash against Tottenham Hotspur at Wembley. The Nigerian looks set to start at right wing-back, with Azpilicueta returning to the back three. However, with Fabregas banned and Tiemoue Bakayoko set to miss out again, Conte could move David Luiz into central midfield and hand Christensen a start at the back. Morata looks likely to come into the starting XI after producing a goal and an assist from the bench, so he could start either alongside or in place of Batshuayi. Pedro (ankle) remains a doubt, but if fit, would be the obvious replacement for Boga.

Current Status: Unsettled
Risk Areas: Central defenders, right wing-back, central midfield, attacking midfield, lone striker

Crystal Palace

Starting XI: Hennessey; Fosu-Mensah (Tomkins 78), Dann, Riedewald; Ward, Milivojevic (Townsend 46), Puncheon, Van Aanholt; Zaha, Benteke, Loftus-Cheek. Subs not used: Speroni, Lee, Schlupp, Ladapo, Eyenga-Lokilo.

  • What we saw: New Eagles head coach Frank de Boer rolled out the 3-4-3 formation he’s been using all pre-season, with Ruben Loftus-Cheek chosen on the right of the front three. Luka Milivojevic joined Jason Puncheon in central midfield, while Timothy Fosu-Mensah made his Palace debut at right centre-back. Joel Ward surprisingly got the nod over Andros Townsend at right wing-back. Townsend was introduced at half-time though, on the right of the front three, as Loftus-Cheek dropped back into the middle of the park.
  • What we learned: After such a poor opening day display, there may be a chance the Dutchman considers a different system for Saturday’s trip to Liverpool. In terms of possible changes, Townsend may push for a start, either on the right of the front three or at wing-back, while James Tomkins and Jeffrey Schlupp are alternatives at centre-back and left wing-back respectively. Both Yohan Cabaye and James McArthur could be in contention, though neither will likely be considered for a start. Meanwhile, Palace have confirmed that Zaha left the ground sporting a brace to apparently aid his recovery. While this is thought to be a precaution, Zaha’s start against Liverpool is in question. Palaces’ open training session on Tuesday will hopefully gives us more indication on that.

Current Status: Unsettled
Risk Areas: Central defenders, wing-backs, central midfield, right forward

Everton

Starting XI: Pickford; Keane, Jagielka, Williams (Martina 46); Calvert-Lewin, Schneiderlin, Gueye, Klaassen (Davies 60), Baines; Rooney, Ramirez (Mirallas 77). Subs not used: Stekelenburg, Besic, Holgate, Lookman.

  • What we saw: Toffees boss Ronald Koeman opted for a 3-5-2 formation against Stoke City, with Sandro Ramirez partnering Wayne Rooney up front. Dominic Calvert-Lewin was stationed at right wing-back, while Phil Jagielka earned a start alongside Ashley Williams and Michael Keane in the three-man defence. Koeman changed things up at half-time, introducing Cuco Martina for Williams. The substitute played at right-back in a four-man defence, and Calvert-Lewin joined Rooney and Sandro in a three-man forward line.
  • What we learned: Koeman once again displayed his liking for changing tactics mid-match, and that may continue, making it difficult to predict the exact make-up of the Everton starting XI. The Toffees’ trip to Manchester City a week tonight could be suited to the three-man defence, although a more defensive player, such as Martina or Mason Holgate, looks better suited at right wing-back for that particular match-up. Tom Davies is a viable alternative to Davy Klaassen in central midfield after replacing the Dutchman on the hour-mark.

Current Status: Slightly Unsettled
Risk Areas: Right wing-back/right-back, central defenders

Huddersfield Town

Starting XI: Lossl; Smith (Williams 57), Jorgensen, Schindler, Lowe; Mooy, Billing; Kachunga, Palmer (Quaner 72), Ince; Mounie (La Parra 86). Subs not used: Coleman, Malone, Depoitre, Hefele.

  • What we saw: Terriers head coach David Wagner rolled out his favoured 4-2-3-1 system against Palace, with Philip Billing preferred as the holding midfielder in the double-pivot alongside Aaron Mooy. Kasey Palmer, Tom Ince and Elias Kachunga were chosen in the attacking midfield positions.
  • What we learned: The eye-catching 3-0 win at Selhurst Park means it’s probable Wagner will opt to name the same side to face Newcastle United on Sunday. Tommy Smith, up against the tricky Wilfried Zaha, was booked on Saturday, which perhaps explains why he was replaced by Danny Williams in a straight swap before the hour-mark.

Current Status: Very Settled
Risk Areas: None

Leicester City

Starting XI: Schmeichel; Simpson, Morgan, Maguire, Fuchs; Ndidi, James (Iheanacho 82); Mahrez, Okazaki (Amartey 70), Albrighton (Gray 88); Vardy. Subs not used: Chilwell, King, Hamer, Slimani.

  • What we saw: Craig Shakespeare opted for a 4-2-3-1 formation against Arsenal, with Matty James chosen as Wilfred Ndidi’s partner at the base of midfield. Shinji Okazaki was preferred to Kelechi Iheanacho in the support striker role behind Jamie Vardy.
  • What we learned: With the Foxes hosting Brighton and Hove Albion on Saturday, Shakespeare appears likely to stick with the same attack-minded system. He could consider handing Iheanacho a start in place of Okazaki, while Danny Drinkwater (thigh) and Vincent Iborra (groin) could replace James if fit.

Current Status: Settled
Risk Areas: Central midfield, support striker

Liverpool

Starting XI: Mignolet; Alexander-Arnold (Gomez 90), Lovren, Matip, Moreno; Can, Henderson, Wijnaldum; Salah (Milner 86), Firmino (Origi 81), Mane. Subs not used: Karius, Klavan, Grujic, Solanke.

  • What we saw: Jurgen Klopp rolled out his favoured 4-3-3 formation, with Alberto Moreno preferred at left-back ahead of James Milner and Andrew Robertson. Milner warmed the bench as Emre Can got the nod in central midfield.
  • What we learned: After being named among the subs, the short-term prospects for Milner don’t appear particularly bright. Should Nathaniel Clyne remain out with a muscle problem, Trent Alexander-Arnold looks in line to keep his place at right-back for Saturday’s home meeting with Palace. Philippe Coutinho (back) remains a major doubt for Gameweek 2 amid growing doubts over his future at the club.

Current Status: Settled
Risk Areas: Full-backs, central midfield

Part Two of Line-up Lessons, covering the remaining ten teams, will be published tomorrow.

2,033 Comments Post a Comment
  1. Farke in hell
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 7 months ago

    From reddit, sorry if it has been posted already.

    The Bournemouth's players league
    https://fantasy.premierleague.com/a/leagues/standings/305150/classic

    1. BigManBakar
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      Fraser doesn't have himself in his team - he has Pugh. 😉

      Ake has himself - probably knows that he's a baps monster. 😀

      1. cassanata
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        6 years, 7 months ago

        Daniels has himself aswell. There is probably a fair chance they have a ton of money on it.

    2. Make Arrows Green Again
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      Nice 🙂

    3. Waxys
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      Hahaha Cook has himself
      On bench but got the highest

  2. champ20ns
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    6 years, 7 months ago

    Salah or Firminho for liverpool coverage? Thanks all

    1. Lord Flashheart
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      CL qualifiers make the whole thing problematic

      1. nisag17
        • 14 Years
        6 years, 7 months ago

        There will be very little rotation as its quite early in the season and players are fresh. Sturridge is also out along with Coutinho, so that makes rotation even less likely.

    2. jamichael
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      Salah

    3. Eze Really?
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      I went Firmino. The reason being he is on pens worth another bunch of points.

    4. zotter
      • 14 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      Firm

    5. nisag17
      • 14 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      very tough. Depends a lot on how much Milner plays actually. Moreno wasn't great (which is a big improvement mind you over his usual level. Focused more on defending this time). Because if Milner plays then he might take the pens and Liverpool with that speed and trickery in that final third are sure going to get a lot of pens this year.

    6. Make Arrows Green Again
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      Bring in any Liverpool player before tomorrow's game and you would deserve a red flag.

  3. jamichael
    • 10 Years
    6 years, 7 months ago

    Lacazette to Morata worth considering? Thx

    1. zotter
      • 14 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      Not this week no

    2. Make Arrows Green Again
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      Wut?

    3. nisag17
      • 14 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      Are you kidding. Not only was Lacazette looking good in a very attacking Arsenal side but Chelsea are away to Tottenham next match.

    4. meerlight
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      what's wrong with lacazette?

      Sorry, that's not answering your question: No

    5. Jersey
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      nah

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

      Laca was pretty good and close to scoring a brace. No need to sell unless you really want Morata.

  4. Lord Flashheart
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    6 years, 7 months ago

    bring mooy or ritchie? first to three wins

    1. The Tinkerman
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      Mooy Mooy Mooy

      1. Lord Flashheart
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        6 years, 7 months ago

        he is very defensive by nature ain't he?

    2. zotter
      • 14 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      Ritchie

    3. Better Call Paul
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      Mooy

    4. Better Call Paul
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      Kachunga and ince also good options imo

    5. BananaNose Maldonado
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      Wait until next week, maybe?

      I mentioned this in a previous post: Imagine if Newcastle had played a disoriented Palace side, while Huddersfield had to play a man down against Spurs. Ritchie would probably look a whole lot more attractive. So consider sitting on it for a week to see how the sides look in GW2, even if you lost 0.1m in the process.

  5. nisag17
    • 14 Years
    6 years, 7 months ago

    Manquilo looked good. In fact Newcastle defence looked good before the sending off. Is Manquilo nailed or is there an injured player out who might be first choice ahead of him. Thanks.

    1. Eze Really?
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      I thought he was bad. i liked lascelles

  6. Scotty B
    • 11 Years
    6 years, 7 months ago

    Pogba or Mkhi & why?

    1. FISSH
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      Mkhi for me. Less ownership and should play in his no10 role, he is easily a 9.0m midfielder

    2. Fantasy Football Friend!
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      Pogba.

      Mkhi is always one bad game away from being dropped. Pogba is undroppable.

    3. cassanata
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      I went with Pogba. If yesterday is anything to go by Matic has freed him up. Also (could be completely wrong on this) but I can't see Herrera sitting on the bench all year. I can see Matic and Herrera in the center with Pogba pushed up to the 10 position at the expense of Mkhi or push Mkhi to the wing.

    4. SharkyT
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      Short term Mhiky. Bit of a differential, more points potential and likely to rise in value over the coming weeks. May get rotated however.
      Long term Pogba. First name on team sheet, hit the bar a lot last season can't be that unlucky again, started with a goal. Won't be rotated but won't rise/fall as much but doesn't have the same points potential as Mhiky IMO

  7. The Tinkerman
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 7 months ago

    Anybody know why Arsenal and Everton have a blank in GW9?

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

      They wont... Give it time, a new date the same week will be set.

      1. zotter
        • 14 Years
        6 years, 7 months ago

        Why postponed though

    2. Forever In Our Shadow
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      Europa league on thursday?

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

      Everton v Arsenal
      Sunday, October 22
      Kick-off: 1.30pm

  8. La vida FPL
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    6 years, 7 months ago

    I know it's a bit knee jerk but Jrod > Mounie?

    Never liked jrod as a pick as West Brom don't score and Mounie looks the real deal.

    Thoughts?

    1. thorvaldsson
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      Just do it

    2. FISSH
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      Jrod could have had 3!

    3. Jonesfromthere
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      jrod looked great. watch the highlights

    4. Atimis
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      See JRod in members area

    5. La vida FPL
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      I know Jrod did have a good game. I'll have a ponder this eve and make a decision. Looks like Mounie will rise this eve.

      Thanks all

    6. meerlight
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      JRod played well. mounie won't score a brace everyweek. Calm the twitchy knee

    7. Jersey
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      JRod looked very good this week, could have scored a brace.

      plus, will Huddersfield have as much of the ball in attacking areas most weeks as they did this week
      against Palace. i don't think so.

      i'd keep JRod.

    8. cassanata
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      JRod looked dangerous and my granny could probably have got 2 the way Palace played. I would stick.

    9. La vida FPL
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      Thanks for responses folks.

      I'm going to stick!

  9. thorvaldsson
    • 11 Years
    6 years, 7 months ago

    I've potentially lost Zaha and Lejeune who should my priority to move?

    1. The Tinkerman
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      Wait for press conferences. Whoever is out longer, Zaha may not even miss a game. I don't know how serious Lejeune was.

      1. thorvaldsson
        • 11 Years
        6 years, 7 months ago

        I'm a little worried about the price drops.

        1. The Tinkerman
          • 8 Years
          6 years, 7 months ago

          Points are more important.

          1. thorvaldsson
            • 11 Years
            6 years, 7 months ago

            I just transferred out Lejeune I'm sticking with Zaha. If he is truly hurt Matic will have to start for me.

        2. The Tinkerman
          • 8 Years
          6 years, 7 months ago

          Just keep an eye here: http://www.fplstatistics.co.uk/

          Zaha at -25%, and bearing in mind the majority of transfers are made before midnight on sunday, or after all of the press conferences at the end of the week, it's pretty unlikely that he will drop before Friday IMO.

        3. meerlight
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 12 Years
          6 years, 7 months ago

          monitor the price drops. lejuene is nowhere near dropping

    2. kalmoffit
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      Lejeune seems likely for longer recovery

  10. DMcC
    • 12 Years
    6 years, 7 months ago

    Lost on last page.... Very worried about owning Milner but after that defensive display with Moreno starting, surely Klopp will change it up. And do we think Firmino is nailed on pens right now?

    1. zotter
      • 14 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      Robertson may come in tbh. And I think firmino will be on pens. Till he misses anyway

      1. DMcC
        • 12 Years
        6 years, 7 months ago

        So I should sell on? My gut feeling tells me this too. Looking at Bertrand or Bavies,

        1. joey
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 13 Years
          6 years, 7 months ago

          I'd cut your losses, 6.5m is too much to spend on a defender who isn't guaranteed to play. He might come in but won't solve all their defensive problems and Robertson is there as well as another spanner in the works. Would be a great shout if nailed on in midfield and on guaranteed on pens but neither of those are the case.

          1. DMcC
            • 12 Years
            6 years, 7 months ago

            Yep I think you're right, Its a dream on paper, but doesnt seem to be working out that way. I may hold out this week anyway and see how things open up. Rest of team is

            Foster
            Alonso Milner Mee Francis Cranie
            Salah Eriksen Redmond Ince Yacob
            Aguero Luk JRod

        2. zotter
          • 14 Years
          6 years, 7 months ago

          Get berty. Davies may lose place soon when rose decides he gets fit

  11. Miguel Sanchez
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 7 months ago

    If Lukaku does the business again against Swansea in GW2 would you still captain Kane in GW3 against Burnley over Lukaku at home to Leicester? Assuming you have both.

    1. zotter
      • 14 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      I would captain Kane

    2. The Tinkerman
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      Kane

    3. Klopptomist Scott Jelly
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      IF
      Surely would also depend on Kane vs Chelsea?
      (As I don't have Kaku I'm hoping he blanks haha).

    4. Forever In Our Shadow
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      Kane

    5. Giroud's Beard
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      Kane

    6. I Member
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      That will be a massive decision. If Kane is going to justify his price tag surely you have to give him the armband at home to Burnley.

  12. Atimis
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 7 months ago

    Quick check - assuming Zaha will be fit, GTG?

    Foster
    Kolasinac/Danilo/Stephens
    KDB/Zaha/Wilian/JWP
    Kane/Kaku(c)/Firmino

    Elliot,Carroll,Suttner,Long

    1. The Tinkerman
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      We have very similar teams, and yeah GTG.

    2. Dr. DOOM
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      Wow. I have 13 of your players.
      I'm saving

    3. Atimis
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      Thanks mates

  13. Dr. DOOM
    • 6 Years
    6 years, 7 months ago

    SAVE??

    Foster
    Kolasinac-Stephens-Daniels
    KDB-Willian-Carroll-Ritchie
    Firm-Kaku-Kane

    This is the team ill have if Zaha is injured. Can play Suttner too.

    1. The Tinkerman
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      Yeah, why Carroll over Suttner? Making same choice here...

  14. The Man Pastore
    • 9 Years
    6 years, 7 months ago

    My front 8 is :

    KDB Alli Zaha Atsu TCarroll
    Kane Jesus Firmino

    I feel like going without Lukaku for one more week is too risky, and his price will rise soon...

    What to do :

    A) Zaha Jesus --> Mooy Lukaku (-4)
    B) Save FT and pray

    1. zotter
      • 14 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      Save. Maybe transfer zaha out anyway

    2. Miguel Sanchez
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      could just go Kane to Lukaku

    3. Klopptomist Scott Jelly
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      B - Jesus likes prayers. My front 8 v similar (Alli -> Salah, Zaha -> Willian).

      Going to hold out, got the impression Jesus was unlucky, and according to BBC stats Kaku only had 2 shots on target (i.e. lucky to get 2 goals)? May be wrong there though

      1. zotter
        • 14 Years
        6 years, 7 months ago

        No he had one more clear chance on his right foot

    4. kalmoffit
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      I predict Lukaku does well at Swansea and Monday night you'll be collecting Jesus points with Lukaku in your team.

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

    Any Iwobi owner considering Brady. Tough away fixtures tough

    1. My neck my back my Saed Kol…
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      Nah. Thinking of going either RLC or Chalobah and banking the mil. No one jumping out at me and would rather the dough

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

        Not a bad plan. No standout cheap mid atm.

    2. BananaNose Maldonado
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      Holding for another week and playing Dann against Liverpool instead.

  16. Dacra
    • 9 Years
    6 years, 7 months ago

    Worried about De Bruyne, Chicharito, Alonso price falls, but happy to keep them otherwise.

    I people could please stop selling, id appreciate it.

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

      Kdb one is puzzling, people get him in for one game?

    2. kalmoffit
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      Don't think of it negatively, think of it as an opportunity to search for cheap cast offs.

  17. Obi-1 Kenobi-0
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 7 months ago

    Hoping there are some people around who are willing to engage in a conversation with me about Mkhitaryan.

    Prior to the season, I strongly felt that Mkhi was going to have a great season - I even posted about it here several times. I ended up not putting him in my team because I felt it'd be better to play it safe and follow the template to start with. However, after watching him on Sunday, I feel like he's going to become a prize asset this year. He was the closest player to Lukaku positionally, and honestly could've scored far more points than he did. I feel he's nailed and likely to do exceptionally well.

    In an ideal world, I'd want to wait to bank two free transfers before doing anything - so I can analyse the situation more. However, I feel that with Mkhitaryan rising tonight, and maybe even further this week up to 8.2, I should pull the trigger now. In my eyes, the difference between an 8.0 player and an 8.1 player at this stage of the season might as well be 0.5. I'm not going to take a -4, so my way of facilitating that would be KdB -> Mkhi. KdB doesn't have an exceptional GW2 fixture; Everton are a good team and I can't see them conceding more than two goals, or three at the absolute most. United's fixture at Swansea however, could be an absolute riot, in my opinion. This would, however, leave me with no City coverage for GW2 only - something I'd remedy with my next free transfer, once I can further establish who Pep fancies to start and their positional play. KdB seemed to sit far too back for my liking, too. That's not to say I don't think he'll justify his price tag long-term, I truly do, but I think at the start of the season, thinking short term when it comes to price changes and gut feelings can have a lot of merit.

    What do you reckon? Would love someone to engage in this with me fully!

    1. zotter
      • 14 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      As long as you have Liverpool and spurs cover then getting mkhi is a decent plan.

    2. Jonesfromthere
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      Very logical post. I am considering it for the same reason as you. People mock TV but a 0.5 price rise could be hugely impactful and catching a gem early is important. I am looking at Zaha and Ritchie to Mkhi and Atsu for a hit, tonight.

      1. Obi-1 Kenobi-0
        • 8 Years
        6 years, 7 months ago

        Exactly my thoughts!

        I'd never chase a price rise for the sake of TV. For example, I never considered going after Xhaka and (if I didn't already have him) wouldn't have gone for Hegazi. However, getting in Mkhi now - before he rises - who I want in two weeks time regardless, surely has to have merit.

    3. Stats Don\'t Lie
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      i have mkhi already, so feel free to get him and help me get some rises thanks xx

    4. Net Gains
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      TL DR

    5. PDM TOP 1,000 any Season Le…
      • 14 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      Someone like KDB "will" score big against ANY club this season it's just being on him at the right times.
      Shipping him OUT now for Micky could be the correct move but that "sods law" will be nagging away at you come GW2

    6. kalmoffit
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      Mkhitaryan Yes
      Everton a good team No

    7. Eze Really?
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      Very good covering my thoughts entirely. I have Mikhi and Kun so I don't have your problem. Watching KDB I cannot see value at his price. He could prove me wrong and further if Mikhi gets rotated. I would go for Mikhi now.

      1. Obi-1 Kenobi-0
        • 8 Years
        6 years, 7 months ago

        Do you have a timestamp? I don't have a whole hour available to me!

    8. Collie01
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      I feel the same about Mkhi, but I'm worried about rotation and game time for him. Mata, Martial, Rashford, Lingard, even Fellani, will all get gametime in the Utd attacking midfield area. Was thinking Zaha to Mkhi/Pogba this week but that leaves me no money to get Trippier/other for Daniels for GW3 as planned. Also want to see what KDB does for the next few gameweeks and am aware that there's a chance pool players could get injured in the midweek match. So all in all, I'll probably stay put.

      1. Tuchap - Lurker
        • 13 Years
        6 years, 7 months ago

        Snap 🙂

    9. Tuchap - Lurker
      • 13 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      I'm in the same position as you and my only issue is that I feel Mkhi could be dropped at any minute.
      Martial, Rashford,Lingard,Mata,Mkhi all staking a claim for 2 of those spots.
      Dont get me wrong I think he will start the next but I don't think he's entirely nailed on.
      I would love to be proved wrong.

    10. Neevesy
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      I think it's a fair shout. I am doing Holding - Jones, but would have considered KDB - MKHI and then used the funds next week.

    11. Nailed Jesus
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      I think he will start the next couple of games, but will probably be rested in GW4 for the Champions League. At which point you're gonna have 8m sitting on your bench but you'll make 0.2m before his value starts dropping. KBD will (hopefully) score as many points in the next couple of weeks so it's up to you if you think 0.2m is worth all the troubles. I think, long-term, you can always fit him in & his price isn't going to be too far away from 8m if he doesn't start every game.

  18. Concrete
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    6 years, 7 months ago

    #waxysforascoutcastappearance

    New campaign

    1. Cok3y5murf
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      Will stop watching

  19. bitm2007
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    6 years, 7 months ago

    Did United play 4 at the back or 5 (including wing backs) yesterday ?

    1. zotter
      • 14 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      4

    2. Frozen flying mammoth
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      4 but I would expect them to be more likely to play 5 at the back against better teams. Although they played so well with 4 maybe I'll be wrong.

      1. bitm2007
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        6 years, 7 months ago

        Thanks I assumed from the team sheet that it would be 4, but team news on this site had Rashford as a wingback which put some doubt in my mind.

  20. Totti
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 7 months ago

    Does this team needs salah and mounie??
    Too worried from not owning them
    Foster elliot
    Daniels stephens daniels mee löwe
    Kdb willian ritchie ince JWP
    Kane lukaku firmino

    Your replies would be highly appreciated
    Thanks

    1. Frozen flying mammoth
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      Kane Lukaku and Firmino looks solid, I would keep that 3 but if you change it around don't take a hit to pull off the swap.

      1. Totti
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 7 months ago

        So leave the team as it is?

    2. nisag17
      • 14 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      Definitely not Mounie. Maybe KDB to Salah simply because Salah is almost a striker and KDB is playing further back in midfield although he is on set pieces. That would also be enough to go willian to Mkhitariyan if you think that is good. But you would have to pull the trigger tonight if you want to do both transfers unless you have money in the bank.

      1. Totti
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 7 months ago

        No money in the bank

  21. Garlana
    • 9 Years
    6 years, 7 months ago

    Fabianksi at home vs a strong in form utd or Elliot away vs a high flying Huddersfield? Poor options I know!

    1. Totti
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      Fabianski

    2. Frozen flying mammoth
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      Elliot all day long. Easy choice for me.

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

        Guess it's saves vs potential clean sheet.

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

      Flappy.

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

    FFS. Iwobi dropping in price tonight 😐

  23. SharkyT
    • 10 Years
    6 years, 7 months ago

    A)Hold Fab play Carroll
    B) >Willian
    C) >Ramsey
    D) >someone else 0.0m ITB

    1. My neck my back my Saed Kol…
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      Ramsey

  24. H-SF
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 7 months ago

    sorry only just gone online, who's prices have dropped/risen today?

    1. Gregor
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 14 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      Fplstatistics.com

      1. Gregor
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 14 Years
        6 years, 7 months ago

        Hegazy and Xhaka went up.

    2. Stats Don\'t Lie
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      xhaka, hegazi rise
      costa, bats drop

  25. T.Henry14
    • 10 Years
    6 years, 7 months ago

    I made mistake in the beginning, don't have a player from Spurs (Alli, Eriksen, Kane) in my team. I think that may be a problem.

    What do you think about this (have 0.5 ITB):
    Zaha ----> midfilder 6 or cheaper (Townsend, Atsu..)
    Pogba -----> Eriksen/Alli
    and -4

    Or take a breath and go with Zaha ---> Ramsey/Tadic/Willian/Atsu..

    1. Stats Don\'t Lie
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      take a breath

    2. PDM TOP 1,000 any Season Le…
      • 14 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      Personally at present having NO spurs coverage isn't worrying me at all.
      Come GW3 that will 'probably' change but having 2FT should suffice !

  26. Waxys
    • 6 Years
    6 years, 7 months ago

    Anyone else got premier league teams fantasy leagues?

    Bournemouth one was a laugh Cook did really well.

    Would be really interested in Pep guardiola's team for ugh research purposes 'rotation'

  27. The Tinkerman
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 7 months ago

    https://www.standard.co.uk/sport/football/wilfried-zaha-injury-fears-eased-with-knee-brace-a-precaution-for-crystal-palace-star-a3611151.html

    "Palace say the 24-year-old winger was wearing the protective brace for recovery and it is thought it was more a precautionary move than anything for supporters to worry about."

    1. Stykes
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      He should send it this way afterwards -- many knees that could do with some strapping 🙂

      Thanks for the heads-up.

  28. EL_FENOMENO
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 7 months ago

    Which would you rather do ?
    Zaha + Gabbi to Pogba + Moonie or Mooy + Firmino
    or
    Mane + Gabbi to Pogba + Firmino

  29. Peace-o
    • 6 Years
    6 years, 7 months ago

    Liverpool play tomorrow, just wait and see how they line up then, will give a better indication on Moreno, Robertson and Milner situation.

    1. Waxys
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      Milner will rotate

      Not good enough for a 6.5 priced FPL player

    2. bitm2007
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 7 months ago

      Same with United at the weekend, European commitment are effecting their PL teams sheets.

  30. mearley14
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    6 years, 7 months ago

    Anyone else think that Lacazette is not value for money if he's pushed wide and Giroud played through the middle??

    If so, is Vardy a viable alternative?