Don't really like Lovren (Liverpool defence are cack), Smalling (go for Evans IMO, less likely to lose his place if United sign Verm) and Besic isn't really fantasy material.

Cameron/Upson not nailed on.

The defence is a bit too lightweight for my liking (and I normally endorse a fairly cheap defence).

Defence is a bit lightweight, however that can be sorted out when your team value increases. With a front line/midfield like that I don't think you'll have any problems scoring some high weekly points.

Bavies is the only worry for me in your team. I really don't think he's nailed on.

Kos?

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I'd stick with Dzeko, should be a starter for the first few weeks, check the Comm Shield to be sure.

Lukaku could have a slow start with Arsenal and Chels in first 3 games along with a WC hangover and little pre season time. I personally prefer Eriksen to Sterling, free kicks, corners and more nailed on. Plus he plays no 10 more often.

Fabregas since you have Rooney, although I'd check the Chelsea-R. Sociedad friendly on Tuesday to see where Fab plays, Hazard and maybe Oscar/Willian will be back, if he plays double pivot I'd give him a miss for now

Lamela is punty

is that Begovic and a 4.0? that's fine

Evans seems to be more nailed on than PJones (LVG likes Evans the papers say; and since ManU are rumored to be in the market for more players, this is a consideration)

You have two 4.0s and Shawcross playing at Manchester City week 3.

With Puncheon, Siggy & Bojan, are you planning some sort of 3-way rotation?

What is your plan if Bojan doesn't work out?

B

I like the mid/fwd line a lot - looking very nice. I'm not so sure about the defense, though you probably don't need to be told. Duff, wisdom and Mariappa all have question marks (though are more likely than not to start).

Not sure about the Manonne/Krul rotation, in particular b/c Sunderland's first choice keeper is still undetermined so Manonne may not play, or may be dropped without warning.

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Unless Vlaar changes team, you need to get rid of him before week 4 (ugly fixtures therafter); I like his first three fixtures.

Bartley is doubtful a good 4.0, but its still in the realm of the possible.

Ince is not nailed on at all. Too much competition for Hull mids.

Like Dzeko better than Grioud.

Rhetorical question for you: What is your plan if Bojan doesn't do well?

Begovic in defence 😯

I think your team looks good, but i would take option B over A. Over the last 6 months, Hazard was not that outstanding, and I think Fabregas will do as many points as him, while for me, Cahill is a stronget pick than Filipe Luis.

I think Fletcher is a good choice, he actually scored many many goals and it's true that his injuries robbed him too much time on the pitch.

Austin is and unknown quality in the premier league, and I think he might struggle.

Very tough to say. I'm inclined to say B, just.

A for me.

I just can't get pass Sanchez incredible OOP potential. For me its too strong to let it pass. On the other hand, depending on fixtures, if he doesn't return what you expect of him, you can always downgrade to Ramsey.

Costa on the other hand, I personally think will struggle a little bit, especially in the beginning. He has suffered from injuries in the last part of the season with Atlético, and i think he will not hit the ground running in FPL scoring terms.

So, it has to be A for me.

If you're going to go light in defence I think you'd be better off working out a decent rotation and cover from players who are a bit more secure. Right now I don't rate either Wisdom or Bartley's starting chances, and Bavis isn't nailed either - I'd be inclined to work something in the structure 5.0 and 4 x 4.5.

I prefer the structure in A, but I don't like the Chambers or Jovetic picks in either.

GK fine

Defense:

Caulker & Ward rotated well home & away early doors

Clyne you can play every week from weeks 2 to 12 (if i recall right)

PVA is at Sunderland and playable sometimes

Moore is at Leicester and you don't want to play him

So, I'm confused who you start week 1, and how this rotationally works even for the first 3 weeks before the first international break.

Midfield & Strikers

6 big guns including 2 from ManU looks good... and then Bojan & Davis. If Bojan doesn't work out well, you should have a plan for restoring balance to your team that doesn't involve a wildcard.

What's the Craic with tadic ?

Baines for Clyne

Yeah brin in Baines

Invest the 1.5 in the defence.

downgrade dzeko, upgrade midfield or defence

Wisdom probably won't play much. Looks good apart from that

Very similar to mine same front 7 also have Krul and Wisdom, I wouldn't downgrade Dzeko, easy switch to Bony/Giroud or anyone below who shows some form, Wisdom can be benched for Naylor week 2 anyway

Not sure Pieters and Wisdom are nailed on

Begovic, Cahilll, Mata, Rooney all great picks.

Mariappa not necessarily nailed and I'd worry about Ferdinand's injuries and age rotation wise. Ramsey good although personally I've switched him out for Sanchez.

Costa I have a feeling might struggle and Jovetic slightly punty. Prefer Dzeko personally.

Twelvty

Don't like BDavies - you know Rose has just signed a new deal? You've spent too much on your keepers. Love the Caulker punt and Cdavies is a good shout too. Midfield's a bit template-ish but the template's there for a reason. Wazza and Costa both good choices and Fletcher is about as good as it gets in that price bracket. I'd see if you can fit another Utd attacker in there as we have awesome fixtures. Understand the reluctance to get a Chelsea def but what about Hart --> Courtouis and DDG --> 4m?

Defence is decent, midfield is incredible and forward line is alright. Relies on Austin to do well though and, although that's quite possible, it is a punt. Also, I'd suggest you get Elliot if you're only going with Krul so that way he covers in case of injury/susp.

I like B best.

Odd, but I think Gomis is less punty than Remy or Pelle at the moment

B with Austin.

Thanks both.

Think Courtois is too pricey and would worry he wouldn't be nailed for the first few games.

Ferdinand an injury/rotation worry. Not sold on Costa myself and want to see how he gets on.

Otherwise good and strong midfield in particular.

weak defence. rio may not get the gametime everyone thinks....trust me. mariappa isnt nailed either

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Expensive defence. Would downgrade at least one of them unless you plan to play 4 at the back. If you mean Ben Davies then I've taken him out my team because of Europe/rotation. In your case I'd either switch to Ward or downgrade to a 4.5 defender and use that to upgrade one of your others (Eriksen>Sterling?)

solid

Defense is pretty expensive downgrade debuchy to a stoke def downgrade dzeko to jovetic and then you can upgrade somewhere else. Just my opinion. Fancy having a look at my team below ? 🙂

upgrade albrighton a 5.5.......more likely to use a 5.5 mid than albrighton.......options are sidwell, shelvey, jordi gomez, mutch, ince........

Fab to Haz?

your team consists of a fair few differentials in comparison to the teams i have on this site and not the usual 'template teams'.....'risky' is the word i would use to describe your team.......i am holding back the word 'calculated' however.

Its nice to see a different team and thats beauty about FF!

swap mignolet to Begovic better value (+ 0.5)

azpi to f.luis (More nailed on)

Koscielny to debuchy (+ 0.5)

toure to ramsey or silva (+ 2.0)

Hendo to sigurdsson

you now have 3m to upgrade sanogo to a striker of your choice 😉

Way too much spent on defence. Mignolet was incredibly leaky last year so I would definitely change your keeper and wouldn't bother to spend more than 4m on a keeper unless you're planning to rotate them. Having 6m sitting on the bench in Koscielny isn't smart. I'd downgrade him and probably one of your other defenders as well to improve your front line, which is pretty woeful aside from Rooney. Maybe look at Jovetic or Dzeko who provide quite good vfm in the absence of Negredo and possibly Aguero.

Henderson possibly too defensive minded so might want to look at swapping him out.

Fab, Mata, Fabregas and Rooney all good picks.

Was considering this but just couldn't justify the 0.5 diff when i already have a stoke def

liking the Bony pick from the off......most are considering him after GW1. straight swap with dzeko/giroud