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Fantasy Premier League – Player List Analysis – Mid-Price Forwards

The ninth in our series of articles focusing on the Fantasy Premier League (FPL) Player Price List this morning. Having looked over the Goalkeepers, Budget Defenders, Mid-Price Defenders, Premium Defenders and Budget Midfielders,Mid-Price Midfielders, Premium Midfielders and Budget Forwards, we now analyse our mid-price options up front.

Lukas Podolski remains classified as a forward, despite earning the majority of his minutes on the Arsenal left flank. Frustratingly, the German international has delivered the Fantasy returns when on the pitch – 19 goals, 14 assists and 32 bonus points in 3,154 minutes over his two years at the Emirates underlines his ability. However, with just 14 starts to his name last term, in addition to the arrival of Alexis Sanchez, a 7.5 price tag is still a punt too far.

Currently sidelined with an Achilles injury, Christian Benteke is hoping for a quick return amid reports he could be out until the New Year. The big Belgian disappointed last season, scoring just 10 times compared to 19 strikes in his debut season for Villa – encouragingly, his shot accuracy improved last term, up from 38.5% to 40.3%, suggesting that, when he’s raring to go, the 8.0-priced Benteke could still remain a legitimate Fantasy force.

Samuel Eto’o and Demba Ba may have departed but Fernando Torres’ chances of starts remain slim at Chelsea. With Diego Costa set to take over as the Blues number one forward, Didier Drogba linked with a move back as player/coach and Romelu Lukaku still on board, the Spaniard’s 7.5 price tag and lack of impact will surely reduce him to no more than a handful of second-half substitute appearances.

A summer move to boyhood club Liverpool doesn’t fare well for Rickie Lambert’s prospects. Frustratingly from a Fantasy perspective, the 7.5-priced forward was one of the most consistent around over the past two years, producing 187 and 179 points with Southampton – the Anfield switch likely removes his spot-kick and dead-ball duties, whilst a consistency of pitch time looks far from guaranteed as Brendan Rodgers hits the transfer market to deal with the loss of Luis Suarez to Barcelona.

At 6.5, Fabio Borini could be a viable option if he returns to Sunderland – the Italian notched seven times for the Black Cats last term and was handed spot-kick duties by Gus Poyet. If he stays at Liverpool, though, it’s hard to see him break into Rodgers’ plans. Loic Remy’s mooted move to Anfield merely adds to the congestion. Like Lambert, he would come into consideration if he can nail down a regular role and his ability to play on the flank perhaps strengthens his claims for minutes. At 7.5, he could be a great value route if he brings last season’s form with Newcastle to the table but many may steer clear to begin with until Rodgers’ new-look side starts to take shape.

City’s Stevan Jovetic will be desperate to put a nightmare debut campaign behind him. In an injury-hit season for the champions, he managed just two starts and 11 sub appearances, scoring on just three occasions. With Alvaro Negredo sidelined with a fractured foot, though, the 8.0-priced Jovetic will be looking to challenge Edin Dzeko for a starting berth and rediscover the form that produced 27 goals and 11 assists in his final two years with Fiorentina.

Newcastle’s summer signing Emmanuel Riviere sets you back 7.0 ahead of a decent opening schedule. After an opening day clash with City, the Magpies have five kind fixtures (avl, CPL, HUL, swa, LEI) in the subsequent seven Gameweeks that bodes well for their potential in the final third. Riviere grabbed a goal on his debut in the pre-season friendlies but has hardly been prolific over his career so far, managing 10 + goals on just on occasions. With Siem de Jong similarly priced in midfield, the former Ajax skipper could flourish in the role in “the hole” behind the Frenchman.

While Jay Rodriguez continues his recovery from a knee ligament injury, Fantasy hopes are high for Southampton’s new forward Graziano Pelle. With Rickie Lambert also out of the picture, the Italian takes centre stage ahead of an excellent schedule which sees Ronald Koeman’s side face only two of last season’s top eight in the first 12 Gameweeks. With 55 goals and 15 assists in 66 appearances under Koeman for Feyenoord over the last two seasons, he could be an excellent value option at 7.5, though the Saints’ midfielder playmaker Dusan Tadic is similarly priced on the back of 16 goals and 14 assists for FC Twente. The Serbian is expected to be handed set-pieces and corners and may even challenge Pelle for spot-kick duties.

Stoke new striker Mame Biram Diouf returns to the Premier League after producing 35 goals and 15 assists in 71 appearances for German outfit Hannover. The former United man comes in at 6.5 and could come into consideration if he can oust Peter Crouch as the lone forward ahead of a run of fixtures which pits the Potters against only one of last term’s top five in the first 12 Gameweeks. With Villa, Leicester, Newcastle, Swansea, West Ham and Burnley all paying visit over that run, in addition to trips to Hull, QPR and Sunderland, early investment in Hughes’ attackers could pay off.

Fellow new boy Bojan Krkic (yet to be added to the FPL game) will also be on Fantasy radars after a stunning move from Barcelona. Versatile enough to be fielded on the flank, a role out wide could potentially allow Marko Arnautovic or Peter Odemwingie (both 6.5) a role behind Diouf, highlighting the numerous options on offer from the Staffordshire outfit. Pre-season should tell us more.

Setting you back 7.0, Bafetimbi Gomis’ prospects are likely to depend on the future of Wilfried Bony. The return of Gylfi Sigurdsson is likely to see the Icelandic international handed the support role behind the lone striker and if Bony remains at the Liberty this season, it’s difficult to see Gomis oust the Ivorian as Garry Monk’s main man up front. Plenty of clubs are believed to be interested in acquiring Bony, though, and a potential exit could bring Gomis into contention ahead of a schedule which hands the Welsh club four home games (BUR, WBA, SOU, NEW) and a trip to Sunderland in the first seven. At 6.0, though, Sigurdsson looks the better bet after completing his return last night.

Available for 8.0, Roberto Soldado will be hoping the arrival of Mauricio Pochettino can spark a turnaround in fortunes. The Tottenham frontman started just three of the final 14 league matches under Tim Sherwood and notched four of his six goals from the spot; an indication of his meager contribution. With Christian Eriksen coming in at the same price in midfield, the Spaniard looks set to remain on the periphery of our Fantasy thoughts unless he can nail down a starting berth.

West Brom’s Brown Ideye has yet to be added to the game but is expected to come in around 6.5. The Baggies record signing is nailed-on to lead the line – a 4-2-3-1 formation is looking likely under Alan Irvine – and arrives on the back of 45 goals and 13 assists in 107 appearances for Dynamo Kiev. Expectations are low for the midlands club’s prospects after a poor previous season but with an opening schedule handing them three decent home matches (SUN, EVE, BUR) and a trip to Swansea in the first six, the Nigerian could be quick off the mark.

After seeing his side score just 40 times last term, Sam Allardyce’s summer shopping spree has left us none-the-wiser over West Ham’s likely frontline for the season ahead. Mauro Zarate (6.5) arrives on the back of 18 goals for Velez Sarsfeld in his native Argentina, whilst Enner Valencia’s (yet to be priced) impressive three-goal showing for Ecuador in the recent World Cup underlined his capabilities. With Andy Carroll (7.0) also in the mix, we’re hoping the pre-season friendlies will reveal Big Sam’s intentions, though with just two goals in 15 appearances last season, the former Newcastle man (who has picked up a minor ankle problem in midweek) has a real challenge to continue as the Hammers’ number one forward.

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  1. Gurra
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 3 months ago

    Silva and D.costa

    Or

    Sanchez and (bony,Giroud)

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    1. meerlight
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      B

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  2. ramzieibrahim
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    can anyone tell me who is jelly ???

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    1. meerlight
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      Jelavic, hull

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    2. AWESOME-O
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      jelavic

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    3. Drip Doctor
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      Welbeck.

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    4. Ben Mee Over A Table
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      Everyone's jelly of my team 😎

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    5. Buck The Trent
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      When Jelavic was in Everton, my team had Peanut Jelly combo

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  3. Hurnt
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    10 years, 3 months ago

    MUST SEE Please RMT

    Minonne

    Cahill Ben Davies Debuchy

    Arnautovic Mirallas Hazard Erikson

    Dzeko Rooney Giroud

    Krul Sigurdsson Vlaar Wisdom

    I think I've got a great balence here

    Any thoughts ????!!

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    1. toerag
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      10 years, 3 months ago

      i've been told to get rid of Miralles - not totally sure why 🙂

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      1. Arvin-ation
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        Horrible fixtures, not the most consistent scorer. Way better options for the same price.

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    2. ramzieibrahim
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      mirallas having a difficult fixture so change him 2 tadic or dejong

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      1. Hurnt
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        Thanks

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    3. Dangerous Dave
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      I love it. Nice little rotation with Siggy and Vlaar on bench. Great work.

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      1. Hurnt
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        Thanks

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        1. ramzieibrahim
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          reply 2 my team if u dnt mind 🙂

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  4. ramzieibrahim
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    10 years, 3 months ago

    beat this team
    krul begovic
    shaw azpi vlaar oshea wisdom
    fabs sanchez mata siggy albrighton
    dzeko rooney pelle
    15 starters wat say
    any changes needed ???

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    1. bazrah99
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      Herrera was amazing. Bodes very well for the new season but still no guarantee of fantasy points.

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      1. Gooner97
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        I don't understand, they played against a crap team

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    2. FPL Touches
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      😆 😆

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  5. The Kolarov Mane ⚔
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    @Spurs Fans or anyone in the know...

    Will Ben Davies get a starting spot at Spurs or is he likely to be rotated plenty?

    Cheers in advance.

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    1. Nabs Kebabs
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      nailed on

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  6. Gilbo88
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    Anyone see much of the Spurs game? I know they played 4-2-3-1, but was Lamela or Eriksen in the hole?

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    1. Drip Doctor
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      Lamela.

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      1. Non-template FPL is for Kin…
        • 11 Years
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        This will be a huge problem

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        1. Gilbo88
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          Agreed. I had a feeling Lamela may come good this season (early days I know) but am absolutely gutted him and Eriksen are the same price

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          1. Dangerous Dave
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            Don't pick either and go for someone nailed on until season is further in.

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            1. Tatty Bojangles
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              This. De Jong and Tadic could easily be upgraded to either.

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  7. hazza44
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    sorry REPOST
    RVP worth the extra 2mil over rooney? Got RVP atm but thinking of changing to Rooney. Peoples thoughts? thanks guys

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    1. Reedy
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      10 years, 3 months ago

      I'm currently holding out too. Support for Rooney is growing by the day, but still something in my gut tells me to keep Robin unless I really need that extra 2mil.

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  8. Takedog1
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    10 years, 3 months ago

    just noticed there herrera got 3 assists last night in the man u win. he's 1.5 mill cheaper than mata

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    1. Drip Doctor
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      10 years, 3 months ago

      Terrys scored 3 goals in pre season, he's 4m cheaper than Diego Costa.

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      1. bazrah99
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        Great reply 😉

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    2. Gooner97
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      10 years, 3 months ago

      Dear god these pre season friendly...

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    3. Reedy
      • 14 Years
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      and they all came in the dying embers of a game already put to bed. He'll have a more defensive role most of the time.

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    4. Mr Pink
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      I'd like to see how he manages with the higher tempo and physicality of the PL before I draft him in.

      With the amount of time and space he got last night he really got the opportunity to showcase his ability to pick a pass. His working conditions once the season kicks off, however, will be very different.

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  9. Non-template FPL is for Kin…
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    10 years, 3 months ago

    What did Mata do last night?

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    1. roscola
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      Assisted Welbeck

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      1. Non-template FPL is for Kin…
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 3 months ago

        That's it 🙁
        maybe rvp is more of his kind

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        1. Arvin-ation
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          Was a crappy assist as well.

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      2. Camp No No
        • 11 Years
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        Gave a simple square pass to Welbeck whose immediate 30 yard shot the LA GK somehow managed to slip in, to be accurate.

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  10. Gurra
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    Rooney

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    1. Dangerous Dave
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      Yes.

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  11. Dangerous Dave
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    Got my team looking real sexy and tight.

    Does anyone agree?

    Mannone

    Debuchy Terry Ferdinand

    Ramsey Mata Yaya Siggy

    Dzeko Giroud Rooney

    Myhill Allbrighton Wisdom Long

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    1. Bojan Horsemack
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      Quite a few Dzeko picks. Not a certain starter though, which would bother me

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      1. Dangerous Dave
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        10 years, 3 months ago

        I'll take the risk on Dzeko because the rest are nailed on. I think he always starts ahead of Jov and Ag has injury concerns so I'm chancing he starts.

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    2. toerag
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      10 years, 3 months ago

      hmm.. lotta love for the D-G-R front 3 combo at the mo. 🙂

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      1. Heydudes13
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        10 years, 3 months ago

        Aye. Represents value for points I think. 🙂

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  12. Bojan Horsemack
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    10 years, 3 months ago

    Any idea of Wham's probable defensive line-up?

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    1. Dangerous Dave
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      10 years, 3 months ago

      Reid Demel Tomkins Cresswell.

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    2. Gooner97
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      10 years, 3 months ago

      Demel, Demel, Demel, Demel

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    3. Cpt Crunch Scott talent
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      Wham is a bit to open in the back for my taste

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      1. Bojan Horsemack
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        Not my first choice, but was hoping they'd have a 4.5 for half-decent early fixtures. Cheers guys.

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  13. Moin
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    10 years, 3 months ago

    When will the new players be added

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    1. Arvin-ation
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      Ideye you're looking at? Tomorrow maybe.

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      1. Moin
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        yes!

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        1. Christina.
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          Brown (Id)eye

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    2. Gooner97
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      10 years, 3 months ago

      (Id)eye of the tiger

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  14. J.Mata
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    • 14 Years
    10 years, 3 months ago

    A) Dzeko & Snodgrass

    or

    B) Jelavic & Silva

    or

    C) Neither

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  15. marty_mcfly
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    10 years, 3 months ago

    RMT please 🙂

    GK: McGregor (Heaton)
    DEF: Ferdinand, Shaw, Cahill, Wisdom (Mariappa)
    MID: Sanchez, Hazard, De Jong (Sigurdsson, Albrighton)
    FWD: Rooney, Costa, Austin

    Still undecided about hazard vs fabregas, but I'm thinking i'll go with hazard for the first few weeks and maybe switch to fabregas depending on where he plays

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  16. Heydudes13
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    10 years, 3 months ago

    Anyone else considering selling Eriksen now?

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    1. Reedy
      • 14 Years
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      No, how come?

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      1. Lucy.
        • 11 Years
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        Lamela played the No. 10 role in Spurs' friendly last night.

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        1. Reedy
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          10 years, 3 months ago

          Ah, thanks. Will monitor the situation.

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      2. Heydudes13
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        Lamela in the hole in place of Eriksen last night under Poch. Argie love and what not. Looks like he's going to be more peripheral under Poch Eriksen now maybe.

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        1. Lucy.
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          Think you're panicking far too quickly.

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        2. Reedy
          • 14 Years
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          Cheers for the heads-up, like Lucy says I wouldn't panic yet though.

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

      Not yet, no. That wasn't a full strength team and there were 10 changes at half time. Until we have a better idea of the first XI, I'm not panicking. Moreover, Lallana was often TECHNICALLY the left sided attacking midfielder for Saints but he often drifted centrally in exchange for someone else or cut in a lot, allowing Shaw to bomb on. This could be the case for Spurs and their fullbacks.

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      1. Heydudes13
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 3 months ago

        Cheers perhaps. Don't know if I may just prefer Mata to him now anyway. Hmm.

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    3. Dangerous Dave
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      I'd take friendlies with a pinch of salt. Stay clear of both Erik and Lam and get a nailed on for GW1 at least.

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

        Eriksen and Lamela are nailed on, I can't see how they wouldn't be. It's just a question of team balance and positioning.

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  17. Jebiga
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 3 months ago

    Anyone else thinking Matic is better value than Siggy ?
    He will play every game for Chelsea, cost 5.5, his passes are 100% precisely, he scored 54 pts last season for about 15 games...
    Im expecting from him about 150 pts this season...

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    1. Arvin-ation
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      • 11 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      Only problem. Siggy plays in the hole, Matic plays as a defensive midfielder in a double pivot. Siggy will score a load more goals/assist than Matic.

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

        So this.

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    2. Heydudes13
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      10 years, 3 months ago

      What? Please erase that thought from your head!

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    3. Reedy
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      No. I refer you to Siggy's first season at Swansea. 🙂

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    4. pokern1nja09
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      He's good value for a 5.5, but nowhere near as good as siggy. Got 5.5 to spend, considering noble, ince or matic.

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    5. Camp No No
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      Then by all means just get him and don't ruin your differential by convincing us to go for that madness.

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    6. Jebiga
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      I cant see swansea good enough as chelsea. So yes, matic will be my differental 😉

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  18. Lucy.
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    10 years, 3 months ago

    Loldado, Souldaddy, whatever you wanna call him - Soldado had a bad season. No one is going to pretend otherwise. But do we think he could be resurgent under Poch?

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    1. Non-template FPL is for Kin…
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      I think he can. He can surely do more than score penalties. He's on my watch list, especially with Lamela and Erik behind him

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

        Me too. For those starting with someone like Giroud or Dzeko and it's an easy move.

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    2. roscola
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      • 12 Years
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      Possibly. Not much of a goal threat last night though, apparently.

      This guy's Tweets from last night's game make interesting reading (he's some kind of Spurs focused journo):
      https://twitter.com/BenPearceSpurs

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      1. Lucy.
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        Thanks!

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        1. roscola
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          Makes a strong case for starting with Lamela, doesn't he? 😀

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

            It's mighty tempting but so so scary. Are you going to?

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            1. roscola
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              I'm hoping I can stay strong enough to avoid the quicksand 🙂

              What are your thoughts on Tadic, Lucy? Another punt I'm tempted by.

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              1. Lucy.
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                I think he could be really pivotal for us this season - he's very technically gifted and has a great eye for a pass. He's very like Lallana but more one footed from what I can see. However, I think there'll be a lot of adapting for our attackers to do in those first few games (which is why I'm relieved to have kind fixtures) and he's quite pricey. He's on my list to monitor but I don't think he'll be in my GW1 team.

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                1. roscola
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                  Good stuff, thanks. I guess I'll just monitor him as well.

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    3. Dangerous Dave
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      He's obviously quality but had a bad season. He might shine under the new man. It's too hard to say.

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  19. amol
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 3 months ago

    Mannone
    Cahill Ward Debuchy
    Silva Fabregas Ramsey De jong
    Jelly Sturridge Rooney

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    1. Bojan Horsemack
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      10 years, 3 months ago

      Like it a lot. Not enough Sturridge picks around here. Educated punt in De Jong. Only pick I don't like is Mannone. What does the bench look like?

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      1. amol
        • 10 Years
        10 years, 3 months ago

        Myhill wisdom Duff Albrighton

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    2. 7shadesofsmoke
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      Hey AMOL, not sure if you've been on here before but if you are after some feedback, it might be worth;

      A) saying hello,
      B) getting an avatar (www.gravatar.com)

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      1. amol
        • 10 Years
        10 years, 3 months ago

        Cheers mate.

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  20. Moin
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    • 11 Years
    10 years, 3 months ago

    To all the Siggy owners...What makes you think Siggy will be chosen ahead of Shelvy to play in the hole?

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    1. Lucy.
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      10 years, 3 months ago

      Siggy's better at it and Shelvey has a greater sense of his defensive responsibilities.

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    2. amol
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      10 years, 3 months ago

      I don't, I think he'll play wide

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  21. PostTenebrasLux
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    10 years, 3 months ago

    HI what do u think about this

    de gea

    Cahill david debuchy

    Ozil Herrera Davis Hazard

    Rooney remy diego costa

    thanks !!!

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    1. Bojan Horsemack
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      Betting you didn't have Herrera yesterday!

      Remy could be a good pick if he looks set to start.

      Not keen on Davis.

      David who?

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      1. PostTenebrasLux
        • 10 Years
        10 years, 3 months ago

        davies* and off course i didnt have Herrera yesterday

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  22. Indalo
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    • 12 Years
    10 years, 3 months ago

    I'm a bit stuck on trying to finish of my front 8 for my latest draft, any suggestions?

    Hazard / Sanchez / Nasri / Siggy / _____
    Rooney / _____ / _____

    Have 21.5 to finish it off

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

      Dzeko, Giroud, Albrighton.

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      1. Indalo
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 3 months ago

        Cheers for the reply 🙂 Although I'm not mad on Dzeko at all. Don't get me wrong, I love the guy (City fan) but I don't see Pellegrini going with 2 strikers up top a lot this season, and Aguero for me is no.1 when fit

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

          But I'm not convinced Aguero is fit. So that means you stick with Dzeko and monitor similar priced players.

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      2. Ben Mee Over A Table
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 3 months ago

        Great minds.

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    2. Ben Mee Over A Table
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      4.5
      Dzeko, Giroud

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      1. Indalo
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        • 12 Years
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        Thanks 🙂 Same as my reply above though haha

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    3. marty_mcfly
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      Albrighton and either Costa + Austin or Giroud + Dzeko

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      1. Indalo
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        • 12 Years
        10 years, 3 months ago

        Since you're the third in a row to suggest Giroud and Dzeko perhaps I should reconsider, thanks 🙂

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    4. Bojan Horsemack
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      Eriksen, Giroud, 4.5?

      Change for a kebab 🙂

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      1. Indalo
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 3 months ago

        Cheers for replying 🙂 Not many 4.5 strikers out there unfortunately. I only have a €50, will that do? 😉

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        1. Bojan Horsemack
          • 10 Years
          10 years, 3 months ago

          3-5-2

          Soldado? Seriously?!? He was utterly awful most of last season.

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    5. Drip Doctor
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      Dzeko Soldado Albrighton. I'd use the extra .5 to upgrade Nasri to Silva, Mata or Cesc.

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      1. Indalo
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 3 months ago

        Thanks for the response, I've been considering Soldado a fair bit myself.

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      2. FPL Touches
        • 13 Years
        10 years, 3 months ago

        😯

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  23. davies
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 3 months ago

    hull probable defence gw1??

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  24. CTID_
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 3 months ago

    Whos the best 7.5m ST to have?

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    1. Oz lotto
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      There's really only Remy - and he is a gamble. recommend trying to squeeze an extra mil and get giroud/Bony/dzeko

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      1. CTID_
        • 10 Years
        10 years, 3 months ago

        Where could i get a mill from?

        DDG

        Terry Cameron Denuchy

        Arnautovic sanchez haz erik

        remy rooney dzeko

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    2. Reedy
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      I'd say Pelle, but he's unproven in the prem of course. Just not a lot in that price bracket, and the Saints' opening fixtures are tremendous.

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    3. Ben Mee Over A Table
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      Read the article...pickings are slim.

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  25. Keith Kiely
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 3 months ago

    A or B combo

    A: Krul, Myhill (sub), Costa, Rooney, Riviere

    B: Howard, Mannone (sub), Costa, Dzeko, Riviere.

    I know a lot are unsure of Riviere but I did decide to have him as 1 punt of 2 overall among nailed players that played in the EPL before and well (Sanchez being the exception to that but will have an instant impact)

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  26. Oz lotto
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    10 years, 3 months ago

    In response to Lucy on coutinho... I love him as an LFC fan and I think he is critical to our ongoing success as he keeps improving, but fantasy wise he is irrelevant.

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

      If only he could rekindle his form of the end of 12/13...

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  27. KAGAWAsaki
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 3 months ago

    guys a new member here.. is the RMT Section not up yet??

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    1. RMT's Professor
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      It is open. Have you found it yet?

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    2. Mark
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 17 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      We soft launched it yesterday and updated it this morning with new players (even those yet to be added to FPL).

      One misconception, you can't add your team id until the Gameweek 1 deadline has passed. Up to that point you have to use Build My Team or the Players Table.

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      1. Mike_McBam
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        10 years, 3 months ago

        An excellent tool, but it's trying to tear all my carefully laid plans to pieces with the prediction of my GW1 score (sub 50 or so)

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      2. KAGAWAsaki
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 3 months ago

        Awesome great stuff... Had my doubts about getting my Membership but lemme tell you i can already smell a high rank:p..Great job guys excellent tables and stats.. Geeks would love it others hard luck!!Cheers!!

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  28. Count of Monte Hristo
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 3 months ago

    Siggy over Arnautovic?

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    1. Oz lotto
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      all day every day. I haven't been sold on Siggy at all

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      1. Billy Gilmore
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 3 months ago

        lol

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    2. Heydudes13
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      Oh yeah. Far more potent goal threat!!!!

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    3. Arvin-ation
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      Most on here would say Siggy, but I really like Stoke's fixtures. I have Diouf and Siggy 🙂

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  29. Snibal
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 3 months ago

    What's wrong with this? Guess it will look like a lot of teams in here, but if anyone has some suggestions/critique I would greatly appreciate it!!

    DeGea ( Myhill)
    Filipe/Cameron/Debuchy (Wisdom/Williams)
    Mata/Eriksen/Hazard/Arnautovic (Albrighton)
    Dzeko/Giroud/Rooney

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    1. Ben Mee Over A Table
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      I don't like the idea of DDG constantly in goal, but to each their own. Williams to N. Taylor to save 0.5 perhaps. Arny over Siggy could work out, but I have Siggy at the moment. If you can afford to save for RvP over Rooney that would be excellent (DDG, Williams, Debuchy, Arny, Rooney -> Speroni, N. Taylor, Davies, Siggy, RvP)

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      1. Snibal
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 3 months ago

        That's some great advice thx. Have transferred taylor>williams. Right now I'm hoping either Valencia or Young will nail down a starting role, then i'll go Young+Sanchez>Mata/Arnautovic

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