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Fantasy Premier League – Player List Analysis – Budget Forwards

We roll out number eight in our series of articles focusing on the Fantasy Premier League (FPL) Player Price List this lunchtime. Having looked over the Goalkeepers, Budget Defenders, Mid-Price Defenders, Premium Defenders and Budget Midfielders,Mid-Price Midfielders and Premium Midfielders, we turn our attentions to the forwards, starting with what’s on offer at the bottom end of the market.

Arsenal’s Joel Campbell could be an interesting option amid reports that Arsene Wenger is keen to loan him out to a Premier League side this season. The Costa Rica striker served up 11 goals and 12 assists at Greek side Olympiakos last term and with both Everton and Southampton reportedly sniffing around, could be a viable option at just 5.5. Certainly, with Alexis Sanchez added to the mix, Campbell will surely need to move away from the Emirates this term in his quest for regular game time.

With Christian Benteke still sidelined through injury, Andreas Weimann and Gabby Agbonlahor will be crucial to Villa’s chances over the first few months. Both come in at 5.5 apiece after poor displays over 2013/14 – Weimann managed five goals and five assists, whilst Agbonlahor produced four goals and seven assists; hardly prolific form. Bearing in mind that the midlands side have six tough fixtures in the first eight Gameweeks, few will be willing to take a punt, though Darren Bent, at a mere 5.0, notched twice in the club’s first summer friendly and may yet come into contention for a starting berth again.

Burnley’s Danny Ings will set you back 6.0 after producing 21 goals and seven assists for the Clarets in last season’s promotion campaign. With strike partner Sam Vokes (20 goals and five assists) sidelined for the first few months with knee ligament damage, Ings looks the likeliest source of goals for Sean Dyche’s side, though Ashley Barnes (4.5) could retain his starting berth in Vokes’ absence and has already notched twice in pre-season.

After scoring just 33 times last term, Palace’s forwards are understandably low-end assets. Five goals in 32 appearances sums up Marouane Chamakh’s (5.5) impact, whilst Dwight Gayle (5.5) will be hoping for improved pitch time after scoring twice in each of the final two Gameweeks of 2013/14. With the Eagles defence likely to offer far better value and Jason Puncheon available for just 6.0 in midfield, it’s fair to say that snapping up a Palace striker will be far from a priority. Gayle’s form and opportunities are worth monitoring, however.

Three goals and two assists in his final eight appearances for Everton last term underlines Steven Naismith’s attacking potential. In spite of his 5.0 price tag, a lack of guaranteed starts will ensure most steer clear – the Scot is perhaps more likely to feature off the bench for the Toffees as Roberto Martinez rotates in the final third in order to cope with their Europa League schedule. Arouna Kone (5.5) managed just 82 minutes before falling foul of injury last season. Martinez clearly favours the Ivorian, having also acquired him for Wigan, but a regular starting role looks highly unlikely as the Everton boss attempts to step up his pursuit of Romelu Lukaku once again.

Hull pair Nikica Jelavic and Shane Long are both available for 6.0 ahead of a decent opening schedule. Admittedly, neither player was prolific after arriving at the KC in January, with four goals apiece from 16 and 15 appearances respectively but the addition of Robert Snodgrass and Tom Ince on the flanks should improve prospects in the final third. With QPR, Stoke, Villa, West Ham, Newcastle and Palace in the first seven Gameweeks, Jelavic, with spot-kicks in his armoury, has appeared on a few radars. Certainly Hull attacking coverage looks a viable option for the opening few Gameweeks and, while Snodgrass will likely be the favoured route, both Jelavic and Long have clear merits as third striker options.

Championship winners Leicester hand us an intriguing option in the form of David Nugent. The Foxes main forward racked up 20 goals and 12 assists over 46 appearances last season and, available for 5.5, is also number one for penalties. Nugent (who notched twice in Leicester’s first pre-season friendly) is a little more expensive than James Vardy (5.0), who produced 16 goals and 10 assists last time around but with just one start in the final seven fixtures, seemed to fall down the pecking order – the recent acquisition of Leonardo Ulloa from Brighton compounds matters. A horrendous opening six matches (EVE, che, ARS, sto, MUN, cpl) should be reason enough to steer clear until the schedule improves around the Gameweek 7 point.

Louis Van Gaal’s arrival at Old Trafford has the potential to shake things up. Whilst Wayne Rooney and Robin Van Persie are expected to nail down starting berths, both Javier Hernandez (6.0) and James Wilson (4.5) will be hoping to force their way into the new manager’s plans – the latter scored twice in his only appearances of 2013/14 after being handed his debut by Ryan Giggs and could feature more off the bench this time around if he impresses the Dutchman during pre-season.

QPR’s Charlie Austin (6.0) seems set to lead the line for the season ahead after serving up 17 goals and three assists in 31 appearances last term. The former Burnley man ended as the R’s top scorer, despite missing a number of matches after undergoing shoulder surgery. If Harry Redknapp continues with last season’s 4-4-1-1 formation, spot-kick taker Austin looks the man most likely to produce for the Loftus Road outfit – he grabbed the only goal in the R’s first pre-season friendly earlier this week. Bobby Zamora may be 4.5 but the veteran is far more likely to rely on game time off the bench, with his manager looking to strengthen his options up top. Having scored just 60 times in 46 Championship matches in 2013/14, it’s safe to assume that Redknapp’s side may struggle to find their top flight scoring boots. Even so, with three kind home matches (HUL, SUN, STO) in the first five, Austin looks a strong option for those decided on big midfield investment. Unlike Hull, QPR currently lack a standout alternative in the middle of the park to cover attacking returns.

For those weighing up the merits of Austin and Burnley’s Ings, the latter’s opening away schedule may sway matters, though. Redknapp’s side have five very tough road trips to kick off the campaign (tot, mun, sot, whm, che), suggesting may will be more inclined to bench Austin on his travels, whereas Burnley pay visit to Swansea, West Brom and Leicester in their first four away matches, making Ings more of a “fire and forget” option for our front three.

Young Harry Kane will be looking to step up under new Tottenham boss Mauricio Pochettino this season. The 5.0-priced striker scored three times in 500 minutes for Tim Sherwood last term, though with the Argentine likely to retain the 4-2-3-1 system utilised at Southampton, it’s debatable whether he’ll place his faith in Kane to lead the line ahead of Emmanuel Adebayor and Roberto Soldado. Certainly, the situation is one to monitor, given Kane’s impressive displays towards the tail-end of the previous campaign.

Peter Crouch remains amongst the low-priced forward despite serving up seven goals and six assists for Stoke. Available for 6.0, there’s a real fear he may lose his starting role to new boy Mame Biram Diouf, though – Mark Hughes attempted to sign the latter during both transfer windows last year, with his pace and power up top perhaps more in sync with the Potters’ new playing style. If Crouch can see off the new boy’s challenge, the opening few fixtures are certainly filled with potential – Stoke’s first six home matches (AVL, LEI, NEW, SWA, WHM, BUR) are supplemented by trips to Hull, QPR and Sunderland in a run that pits Hughes’ side against only three of last season’s top eight in the opening 12 Gameweeks. With the acquisition of Bojan Krkic from Barcelona adding to he mix, in addition to 6.5-priced midfield pair Marko Arnautovic and Peter Odemwingie, many will overlook Crouch as Hughes continues the Britannia revolution at pace.

End-of-season hero Connor Wickham and injury-prone Steven Fletcher will set you back 6.0 and 5.5 respectively for Sunderland. Bearing in mind that Gus Poyet prefers a 4-3-3 formation, though, the duo are likely to be in direct competition for the lone forward role – Wickham’s five goals and two assists in the final six fixtures of 2013/14 underlined his potential, whilst Fletcher has recovered from an ankle problem and bagged a brace in the Black Cats’ first summer friendly. If the pre-season matches can shed more light on Poyet’s intentions, the Wearsiders have five decent fixtures in the first seven Gameweeks (wba, qpr, bur, SWA, STO) to reap reward.

Saido Berahino is available for 5.5 after finishing last season as West Brom’s joint-top scorer on five goals. The youngster’s attacking threat may well keep him in contention for a starting berth under new boss Alan Irvine, though with summer signing Brown Ideye lined up for the lone forward role, Berahino’s best bet looks likely to be a role on the flank unless the Baggies move away from a 4-2-3-1 formation utilised by Irvine over the pre-season matches so far.

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  1. Suarezchomper
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 11 months ago

    What are peoples opinions on Kane? Worth a punt or are there better 5.0 forwards?
    Just for reference Targett of Saints is definitely one to watch, when saints sold the left back before Shaw (can't remember his name now!) Targett was suppose to replace him as he was deemed better than shaw, unfortunately due to injury at the time it was Shaw who was given a chance in the first team.

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    1. Gimli son of Gloin
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      Not at all.
      Soldado and Ade will be ahead of him.. and Spurs could sign another.

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  2. t4thomas
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 11 months ago

    Hi All,

    I just thought I would quickly post up the distribution of player values by position; I think this is useful for ensuring team balance, as ultimately it's a lot cheaper to swap players at certain price points when the season begins and you find out that three of your players are reverse OOP etc.

    GK 39
    4 6
    4.5 13
    5 10
    5.5 7
    6 3

    D 171
    4 41
    4.5 60
    5 33
    5.5 20
    6 10
    6.5 4
    7 3

    M 231
    4.5 81
    5 49
    5.5 41
    6 15
    6.5 13
    7 5
    7.5 8
    8 4
    8.5 5
    9 7
    10 1
    10.5 1
    11 1

    F 86
    4.5 18
    5 19
    5.5 12
    6 9
    6.5 3
    7 5
    7.5 6
    8 3
    8.5 4
    9 2
    10.5 2
    11.5 1
    12 1
    12.5 1

    A handy reference for the bookmark if nothing else.

    Thomas

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    1. HVT
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      Lmfao
      🙂

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      1. t4thomas
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 11 months ago

        I think price points is an interesting way to look at building your team from week 1!

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        1. GreennRed
          • 12 Years
          9 years, 11 months ago

          Maybe. But some players are worth blowing your budget for.

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          1. t4thomas
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 11 Years
            9 years, 11 months ago

            Of course! But take 8M midfielders for example... There is Eriksen.

            If it turns out that he is not playing/useless/injured etc. and you don't have the cash to move up, sideways only gives you lamela, willian and coutinho.

            He looks dangerous to own in that respect.

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            1. Rtas
              • 12 Years
              9 years, 11 months ago

              Surely you would just buy someone cheaper and then use the money on the next transfer you want to do?
              I'd say that the only really important player prices to consider as to the lack of possible transfers is the cheapest players in each category as how many 4.0 defenders, 4.5 or 5.0 or even 5.5 midfielders or strikers below 7.5 would you really be okay with having to transfer to?

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              1. t4thomas
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                • 11 Years
                9 years, 11 months ago

                Yes, you can always go down... Just means you don't have as much money as you could have on the pitch for a week or so.

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    2. kalmoffit
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      81 4.5m midfielders. I thought it was just Albrighton.

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      1. t4thomas
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 11 months ago

        There has to be a differential in that lot somewhere doesn't there?

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  3. Dr Dream
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 11 months ago

    The more I think about it the more convinced I become of the GW2/3 pick for United...one of Januzaj, Kagawa, Welbeck will be a n excellent cheap pick once we know the (less rotated, hopefully!) Man Utd line up..

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    1. Solenya
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      This ^^^ and don't forget TonyV

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    2. Baines on Toast...
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      You missed out Valencia. He has by far the best chance I reckon.

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      1. Dr Dream
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 11 months ago

        Whoever it turns out to be is just fine and dandy with those fixtures...well worth a punt...maybe...

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    3. thegaffer82
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      mmmmm........ I can't see any of those names becoming fantasy gold to be honest. Roon, RVP & Mata are locked in (if LVG has any sense), which leaves very little room for other attacking players and keeping a balanced side.

      So I can see the names you mentioned playing sporadically depending on the opposition we are playing.

      Which in FPL terms, means they are nobodies.

      Might be proved wrong of course...........

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  4. Solenya
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 11 months ago

    Sanchez 10.5
    Mata 9.0
    Tadic 7.5
    Siggy 6.0
    Albrighton 4.5

    That Arithmetic Progression in MF is orgasmic 😎

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    1. Baines on Toast...
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      That's what it's all about. I'm going for a 11, 10, 9, but the 8 was a step too far.

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      1. Solenya
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 11 months ago

        We can have the Arithmetic Progression only mini-league while we are at it

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        1. Long Juan Silva
          • 9 Years
          9 years, 11 months ago

          Neeeeeeeeeeerds! 😉

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  5. t4thomas
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 11 months ago

    Easier to read:

    GK --- 39
    4 --- 6
    4.5 --- 13
    5 --- 10
    5.5 --- 7
    6 --- 3

    D --- 171
    4 --- 41
    4.5 --- 60
    5 --- 33
    5.5 --- 20
    6 --- 10
    6.5 --- 4
    7 --- 3

    M --- 231
    4.5 --- 81
    5 --- 49
    5.5 --- 41
    6 --- 15
    6.5 --- 13
    7 --- 5
    7.5 --- 8
    8 --- 4
    8.5 --- 5
    9 --- 7
    10 --- 1
    10.5 --- 1
    11 --- 1

    F --- 86
    4.5 --- 18
    5 --- 19
    5.5 --- 12
    6 --- 9
    6.5 --- 3
    7 --- 5
    7.5 --- 6
    8 --- 3
    8.5 --- 4
    9 --- 2
    10.5 --- 2
    11.5 --- 1
    12 --- 1
    12.5 --- 1

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  6. Malkmus
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 11 months ago

    A'noon, Shameless re-post take 2:

    DDG / 4.0

    F Luis - Debuchy - Chambers - Duff - Wisdom

    Haz - Sanchez - Nasri - Siggy - Albrighton

    Roon - Costa - Long

    Any thoughts? No liverpool but maybe costa to studge, nasri to sterling in gw 4 ish

    Ta

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    1. JasonG123
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      I like it a lot, although your strikers are all very risky.

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      1. Malkmus
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 11 months ago

        Thanks. Always risk with new players but with chelsea's early fixtures I'm going 3 blue. Long is risky tho I agree

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    2. CTID_
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      i'd get eriksen over nasri

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      1. Malkmus
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 11 months ago

        Thanks. Eriksen is on my radar, but then I've got no city players, prob need at least one I'm thinking

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  7. Suarezchomper
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 11 months ago

    And I should have probably read the post above for my answers!! Been head down with my team that I haven't read any posts for a long time!

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  8. dlynton
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 11 months ago

    wondering which midfielders would be played as a striker ie sanchez

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    1. Dr Dream
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      It's not whether they play as a striker...Mids who play beyond the striker on the flanks largely are fantasy gold...Wally, Hazard Bale and co...playing as a striker doesn't always mean they become better picks...in fact it's sometimes the opposite.

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      1. Dr Dream
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 11 months ago

        Snodgrass, Mirallas, Puncheon all become good picks with a helping hand from the fixtures...as well...

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  9. Bubz
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 11 months ago

    Is it not possible that LVG sets up the Utd team like he did Holland, with Rooney in the Robben role, Mata in the Sneijder role, Rafael and Shaw as wing backs, Carrick & Herrera in De Jong and Wijnaldum roles?

    ------------------DDG---------------
    ------Evans, Jones, Smalling----
    Rafael------------------------------Shaw
    -----------Herrera, Carrick--------------
    -------------------Mata---------------------
    -----------Rooney
    ---------------------RVP

    Obviously at least 1 CB will need to be purchased and maybe a DM. Or Fellaini in the Carrick role whilst he's injured? Thoughts?

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    1. Fantasy Gold
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      Potentially yeah. I think this is what he'll aim for pending incoming transfers.

      I wonder if Rooney and RVP will pass to each other this season? 🙂

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      1. kalmoffit
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 11 months ago

        Didn't he play like that because he had an excess of good centre backs?

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    2. Baines on Toast...
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      carrick as the de jong is a hilarious prospect. But yes, I think this is what will happen.

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      1. Fantasy Gold
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 11 months ago

        Thank god Carrick is injured. Hopefully this forces LvG into action in the transfer market.

        Can you imagine Cleverley playing there....
        P*shudders*

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    3. Malkmus
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      It's possible but I've read somewhere he's going 4-3-3 for tonight's game. We should know quite a bit more by 7am tomorrow. If mata is CAM then he will be hard to leave out, with or without rooney.

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      1. Bubz
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 11 months ago

        Will be very interested in how they are set up tonight, but of course RvP isn't there so who knows how important it will be in telling us what's to come.

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        1. Malkmus
          • 12 Years
          9 years, 11 months ago

          This is true. Hopefully tonight will tell us about formation but not so much about players I don't think. Utd need to make decisions on a few academy kids so they need to play in these games

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    4. Solenya
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      Had been mulling over the same, on paper the best solution to the Mata-Roon-Persie problem but I doubt he'd go with that. Too counter attacking and dents your chances of dictating the game.

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      1. Bubz
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 11 months ago

        Maybe 4-3-3 at home and this sort of formation away?

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        1. Solenya
          • 12 Years
          9 years, 11 months ago

          Possible...esp in the big games where we are slightly less favourites.
          Possibly against Bayern in the CL final next season 😉

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    5. Heels_Over_Head
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      I thought he normally played 4-4-2 but changed formation for Spain, then stuck with it because it worked well

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      1. Bubz
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 11 months ago

        He usually played 4-3-3 I think?

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        1. Le Saux Solid Crew
          • 10 Years
          9 years, 11 months ago

          Yes 4-3-3 was the favoured formation before Strootman's injury.

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      2. Le Saux Solid Crew
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 11 months ago

        No he only started playing the formation when Strootman became injured, he only used it in the pre world cup friendlies and then the world cup.

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    6. Le Saux Solid Crew
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      Well Carrick is out for 3 months is he not? Also Believe Blind & de Vrij are coming into the side. The rest is similar what I expect though.
      I belive this will be the favoured XI

      de Gea
      de Vrij - Evans - Smalling
      Valencia - Herrera - Blind - Shaw
      Mata
      Rooney - van Persie

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      1. Bubz
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 11 months ago

        Yeah that's why I said he has to buy a DM or maybe Fellaini in his place. But yeah, I can see De Vrij being purchased for sure

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      2. JK - Cønt ⭐
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 11 months ago

        Jones left out? Don't see it

        Also Rafa over Valencia obviously, since I have Rafa

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        1. Bubz
          • 10 Years
          9 years, 11 months ago

          Valencia is bloody useless I don't understand why they are keeping him there at all

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          1. Solenya
            • 12 Years
            9 years, 11 months ago

            He'd be pretty decent as a backup player who can play 2 positions

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            1. Bubz
              • 10 Years
              9 years, 11 months ago

              Suppose yeah, but I really do think he sucks. Would be better off getting rid and bringing in new talent imo.

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              1. Solenya
                • 12 Years
                9 years, 11 months ago

                Unfortunately that won't be cheap and there are more pressing areas to grace with new signings 🙂

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    7. Heels_Over_Head
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      Shame in all this speculation there is no room for Januzaj

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  10. Fantasy Gold
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 11 months ago

    Who is better value:

    Snodgrass
    De Jong
    Arnautovic

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    1. Podge
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      De Jong for me

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    2. CTID_
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      arnautovic

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    3. jerseyboy
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      Snodgrass for his fixtures

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    4. Kevin Twine
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      Arnautovic.

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    5. Malkmus
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      Arnie or de jong for me. Snod not on set pieces at hull

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  11. Big4FPL
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 11 months ago

    1) If money wasnt a problem, RVP or Rooney?

    2) As money is in question, RVP and Siggy OR Rooney and Erikson?

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    1. Nice to Finally Michu
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      RVP
      RVP and Siggy

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      1. Big4FPL
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 11 months ago

        Cheers!

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    2. Heels_Over_Head
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      1 - RVP

      2 - Rooney & Erksen

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      1. Big4FPL
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 11 months ago

        Cheers, tough call, think I'm going with the 2nd option if Rooney is up top or just off RVP as Erikson will outscore Siggy

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  12. Henry Hill
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 11 months ago

    Don't think I will be getting Rooney, he doesn't look in the best of shape after his summer break:

    https://fbcdn-photos-f-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xfa1/t1.0-0/10364028_10202117683081969_1973232790161708217_n.jpg

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  13. Venom Snake
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 11 months ago

    How's this for a midfield -
    Hazard, Sanchez, Eriksen and Davis/Albrighton rotating? Or spend more on a stronger 4th mid

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    1. CTID_
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      get arnautovic hes cheep,has good fixtures and is a good player

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    2. thegaffer82
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      Spend more on the 4th mid imo. Siggy is only 6.0 and should be playing in the hole for Swans who have very tasty fixtures early on

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  14. JasonG123
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 11 months ago

    Thoughts on this team?

    Mannone (Krul)
    Terry Wisdom Cameron (Mariappa Chester)
    Sanchez Hazard Siggy Arnautovic (Albrighton)
    RvP Bony Dzeko

    Mainly deciding between Sanchez+Siggy vs Ramsey+Eriksen.

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    1. CTID_
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      ramsey and eriksen i think would be better

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      1. JasonG123
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 11 months ago

        Thanks, I think you're probably right. I suppose if Sanchez hits the ground running in the first two or three weeks I would need to take a hit to get him in, which isn't the worst option.

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        1. Chriswtf
          • 10 Years
          9 years, 11 months ago

          Difficult with his price being so high though.

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  15. BigManBakar
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 11 months ago

    While I was tinkering on the season ticker, I came across this budget and fixture friendly rotation. I guess it will be particularly useful to those going in with a big hitter at the back.

    Playing 2 out of Wisdom/Chambers/OShea/Mariappa each week for the first 10 gameweek's gives you

    1)SUN,wba 2)WBA,WHM 3)whm,qpr 4)BUR,WHM 5)NEW,BUR 6)QPR,LEI 7)STO, 8)SUN,sou 9)STO,CPL 10)SUN,lei

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    1. BigManBakar
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      7) STO,hul*

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    2. Le Saux Solid Crew
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      this is very good, their was a five way rotation last year of all 4.5 players, that actually worked well (didn't use it myself)

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      1. BigManBakar
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 11 months ago

        thanks 🙂

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  16. thegaffer82
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 11 months ago

    Anyone else reluctant to upgrade their ID on this site after last years 'performance'

    Last 3 seasons have been top 2k, top 5k & then...................

    200k 🙁

    I blame Yaya & Coleman........and myself. In that order.

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    1. Le Saux Solid Crew
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      I didn't have a choice before I upgraded mine the guy finished like 1.8m I had to haha

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    2. The Finnisher
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      Yep.

      2011/12 - 8, 000
      2012/13 - 500
      2013/14 - 15, 000 🙁

      Thought I was gonna come first.

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      1. thegaffer82
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 11 months ago

        15,000 is very respectable JOA!

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        1. The Finnisher
          • 12 Years
          9 years, 11 months ago

          Haha nah I am just messing, I'm OK with it. Both back in the top 10K this season, calling it now 🙂

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        2. The Finnisher
          • 12 Years
          9 years, 11 months ago

          Haha I was just messing, OK with it. We'll both be back in the top 10K this season, calling it now 🙂

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          1. The Finnisher
            • 12 Years
            9 years, 11 months ago

            Oh very funny FFS

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      2. Le Saux Solid Crew
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 11 months ago

        I was 30,000! Be Happy! Although it was my first season

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        1. The Finnisher
          • 12 Years
          9 years, 11 months ago

          I did think I was 10K until the site updated though haha, sort of lost a bit of interest toward the end as it got a bit boring but really like the pricing etc. this season, should be goodm

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    3. Snevitz
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      It's only going to get harder, more people are making more of an effort.

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    4. Qubit
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      Last year was actually a lot harder than people think. All we can do is take it on the chin, learn and move on. 🙂

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  17. Le Saux Solid Crew
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 11 months ago

    Can I get some help on this guys

    Begovic - Guzan
    Debuchy - Cahill - Ferdinand - Coloccini - Mariappa
    Eriksen - Fabregas - Nasri - ? - ?
    Giroud - Rooney - Dzeko

    ?? need to be worth £12m currently have Snodgrass & Sigurdsson in their but feel I'll end up regretting beching one of them every week.

    Also any thoughts on the rest of the team?

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    1. BigManBakar
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      Tadic and Wanyama

      I like the look of it, but the defense needs repair

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      1. Le Saux Solid Crew
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 11 months ago

        Not sure about 2 southampton players though I won't the other to be able to play when the main one has a bad fixture. Snodgrass/Sigurdsson do this well (providing he moves to swansea)

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        1. BigManBakar
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 11 Years
          9 years, 11 months ago

          The problem is that the options at 7.5 and 4.5 aren't great
          Siggy/Snod will give you another benching dilemma so I'd avoid

          Try going for De Jong and Davis/JWP then

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    2. the red army
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      maybe albrighton and kevin mirallas

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  18. Henry Hill
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 11 months ago

    Armand Traore could be decent 4.5 midfield option, recently signed a new contract so 'Arry obviously rates him after some great form in second half of last season and is now very much seen as an attacking left winger. He is a fantastic crosser of the ball with bags of pace as shown with this assist in the famous Man City match few years ago:

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C8_aCsiL6gY

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    1. BigManBakar
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      he might be playing reverse oop

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    2. JK - Cønt ⭐
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      could he be a LWB with Simpson on the other side?

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      1. Henry Hill
        • 14 Years
        9 years, 11 months ago

        Either him or Yun left wing back. Simpson solid defensively but not great going forward so not sure if he will be RWB.

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        1. JK - Cønt ⭐
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 12 Years
          9 years, 11 months ago

          well that's annoying

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    3. Long Juan Silva
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      Did he play much with BAE around last season?

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      1. Long Juan Silva
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 11 months ago

        Aw he's POO, never mind

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    4. the red army
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      you cant keep justifying these things with one video

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      1. Henry Hill
        • 14 Years
        9 years, 11 months ago

        Its just a decent example of how good Traore can be, he has the pace and crossing ability to trouble defenders going forward so could be a viable 4.5 option. You are not going to get any world beaters for that price.

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  19. JK - Cønt ⭐
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 11 months ago

    @Wakey I guess that means your against RvP and Rooney?

    Currently I have both and Rafael

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    1. Dr Dream
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      No not really....it just may be a very good strategic move for a cheap mid, even if that means a double up.

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      1. JK - Cønt ⭐
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 11 months ago

        If one saves 2 transfers it could work

        you could dsipose of one for say Sturridge, and get in a Valencia/Kagawa/Januzaj type

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        1. Dr Dream
          • 11 Years
          9 years, 11 months ago

          That' it....You could end up with Verm (5.0) Kagawa(6.5) RVP (loads) running through the middle of your team (something like that) and a midfield of Kagawa Sanchez Eriksen Hazard...(or whoever the mid of choice is for United)...It all rests on being patient for LVG to announce his team in GW1 and hope he doesn't go rotation daft like Moyes did....with less competitions it's less likely though.

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          1. JK - Cønt ⭐
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 12 Years
            9 years, 11 months ago

            well as it stands I have Rooney and RvP but it leaves me in a bind as I need to decide between Eriksen and a budget striker or Snoddy and Dzeko (who plays my keeper GW3)

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  20. Hailzter
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 11 months ago

    So changed my team a bit and ended up with this.

    De Gea
    Luis - O'Shea - Vlaar
    Mata - Hazard - Eriksen - Siggy
    RVP - Dzeko - Giroud

    Subs: Gilks - Coloccini - Wisdom - Albrighton

    Thoughts?

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  21. Nice to Finally Michu
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 11 months ago

    Janmaat or Trippier or someone else in that 5 mil price range?

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    1. BigManBakar
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      ward

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    2. Le Saux Solid Crew
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      Robert Huth

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    3. LOCO ABREU
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      b.davies

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    1. the red army
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      im just shocked that ballotelli can read

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  23. amol
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 11 months ago

    Huth or Cameron?

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    1. Le Saux Solid Crew
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      Huth

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  24. OPTA FPL
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 11 months ago

    Thought on my differential team?

    DDG 4.0

    Cahill Mariappa Chamber Cameron Wisdom

    Eriksen DeJong Sigurdsson Arnautovic Tadic

    RVP Rooney Dzeko

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    1. JK - Cønt ⭐
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      too many budget mids and a massive benching dilemma IMO

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      1. BigManBakar
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 11 months ago

        this

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    2. Venom Snake
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      Where are the differentials

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      1. OPTA FPL
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 11 months ago

        really? I've never seen a team with that structure here

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    3. the red army
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      to much money in strikers and u need to cheap up ur defence and maybe leave ddg out to pature and bring in mannone and krul

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    4. Snevitz
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      Aren't they all popular picks on here?

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      1. OPTA FPL
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 11 months ago

        of course, cuz all the teams here already included all best players from all clubs for this game. but my team is set for a differential structure.

        Differential is not something like picking worse players from clubsd 😕

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    5. Bubz
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      That midfield is asking for trouble

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  25. Snevitz
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 11 months ago

    Rather than worrying about cheap midfielders and strikers just start with proven performers like this:

    Hazard, Silva, Ramsey, Eriksen, (4.5m)
    Rooney, Dzeko, Giroud

    Then transfer to the value players when they appear.

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    1. BigManBakar
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      Although this looks very balanced, I fear going in without Sanchez and RVP 🙂

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      1. Snevitz
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        9 years, 11 months ago

        Just a -4 transfer away, I don't know who I want from the premiums (Yaya, Costa, Sanchez, RVP ) or the mid ranges (De Jong, Sigurdsson, Puncheaon, Arnautovic, Jelavic, Austin) so I'm taking a wait and see approach and loading with proven players around the £9m mark.

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        1. BigManBakar
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 11 Years
          9 years, 11 months ago

          Not a bad option. Go ahead 😉

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  26. amol
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 11 months ago

    I'm not sure about this team
    Begovic
    Cahill Ward Cameron(Vlaar and Wisdom)
    Sanchez Hazard Ramsey Fabregas Siggy
    Jelavic Sturridge

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    1. Saniul
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      Neither am I.

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      1. amol
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 11 months ago

        What's wrong?

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  27. Saniul
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 11 months ago

    Thomas Eisfield leaves Arsenal, and signs for Fulham.
    That is the first BIG mistake by Arsenal in this transfer window. Imagining a proper Rosicky successor, his name was the only one that came to my mind.

    As Cazorla out rumors come to the fore now, sort your shite, Arsene!

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    1. BigManBakar
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      😯

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    2. Cpt Crunch Scott talent
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      Is there not an buy back clause?

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  28. Bubz
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 11 months ago

    Does a site exist which lists all the premier league teams' pre-season friendly fixtures?

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    1. BigManBakar
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      You're at the right place, just head over to the pre season tab

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      1. Bubz
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 11 months ago

        Holy shit 😆 . Durrrr. Thanks.

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        1. BigManBakar
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 11 Years
          9 years, 11 months ago

          😉

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  29. Keith Kiely
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 11 months ago

    As picked from that list I posted..

    RMT:

    Mannone (Myhill)
    Ward, Debuchy, Vertonghen (Vlaar, Wisdom)
    Sterling, Tadic, Mata, Sanchez (Albrighton)
    Remy, Dezko, Costa

    I feel I got the balance right and a good selection of players from different teams in my starting team (Barring the Debuchy, Sanchez pairing).. If Remy goes to Liverpool I may downgrade Sterling to de Jong and get a diffrent striker in... Any suggestions?

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    1. thegaffer82
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      Not great imo.

      Vert is a bit too much money when u can have Ben Davies for 5.0 (but Vert does score some goals admittedly so it's not a big deal).
      Sterling is over-priced and has terrible fixtures, not to mention more chance of rotation now Pool have bolstered their MF options.
      You'll be lucky if Remy starts 3 out of every 5 games imo.

      But you do have the makings of a great side there, the rest is tip-top. I'd just tweak it a bit

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