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With so many of you seeking advice on their teams before August 16, we thought it would prudent to run a daily community article to provide a dedicated focus for “Rate My Team” (RMT) requests.

Each day ahead of the new season, we’ll select one of the Fantasy Football Scout team and post up their own RMT request to open up discussion and encourage others to post their own. We’ll turn the comments over to you to provide a useful place for those seeking advice and highlight some of the key decisions under deliberation.

Please nudge those posting RMTs in other articles to visit this daily RMT article. Also, when posting requests, please remember to be courteous to those who take the time to help out. Equally, if you’re an experienced Fantasy manager with some views on initial line-ups, take time out to dip in and contribute – the Fantasy Football Scout team will be doing their upmost to offer their feedback as the discussion develops throughout the day.

Next up is D1sable, the winner of the 2013/14 Fantasy Football Scout moderators and contributors league.

De Gea/Hamer
Filipe Luis, Chester, Moore, Cameron, Mariappa
Sterling, Ramsey, Albrighton, Sigurdsson, Mata
Rooney, Diego Costa, Dzeko

D1sable tells us he wants a Manchester United and a Chelsea defender but he is unsure about Luis Felipe’s game time and doesn’t trust Manchester United defenders to stay fit. Luke Shaw’s fitness is a particular concern.

He hasn’t gone for rotation at the back,  just selected defenders from defensive sides. While in midfield he really wants Manchester City midfielder Yaya Toure but he has found he just decimates the team with his price. Toure could be brought in with a wildcard later.  He is also a reluctant owner of Manchester United midfielder Juan Mata, with Chelsea’s Cesc Fabregas waiting in the wings. Liverpool’s attack is another area he feels he is lacking and he is concerned that Diego Costa may not be the best route into Chelsea goals and assists.

Feel free to get stuck in with your feedback. We look forward to scanning your RMTs throughout the day on this article.

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  1. Super Squirrel
    • 16 Years
    11 years, 9 months ago

    Sanchez, Cesc & dzeko

    Or

    B) Ramsey, silva & costa

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    1. rl248
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 9 months ago

      B)

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  2. rl248
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 9 months ago

    A) de Jong & Bojan

    or

    B) Albrighton & Jovetic?

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

      B

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  3. FantasyFantast
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 9 months ago

    Last year I read a great article of what to spend in each position in total. For instance 9,5m GK, 24,5 on def, 41 on mid and 25m on top. I can't really find it with the search function. It gave an idea of how well balanced your team would be according to the author, which had done his research by looking at past winner / great performers in the FPL. I don't know if anyone have a link to the article, if not what do you guys consider the optimal split?

    I´ll start with my current split which I feel is to heavy on def and fwd, and to light on mid:

    GK: 9m
    DEF: 25m
    MID: 36m
    FWD:29,5
    (BANK: 0,5m)

    I want to be as flexible as possible, but at the same time I really believe we this year will see a lot of mid price mids doing really well, thats why I dont want to invest to much in midfield yet, as well as fought fix for Man C and Ars where I usually would include some mids.

    Whats your thoughts guys?

    I know you guys prefer people with Gravatars and I just signed up for mine yesterday so soon you will see a nice pic of the Rock here. That means no reason for not giving me some good replies 🙂

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    1. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 16 Years
      11 years, 9 months ago

      Did you use the same email for both? Should have a grav by now.
      Don't think there is any correct balance for the 4 categories.

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

        Yup, same e-mail. But had to do it on iPhone so not sure it all went 100% correct, but I think so. Did say it should appear within 24 hours.

        I know there is no 100% correct way of deciding on the values for each positions, but in order to get as much flexibility and balance as possible some ranges of values will be good to have as an indicator.

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

          Hmm, just checked it. Had the picture set as X rated, that might explain it 🙂
          Changed it now.

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    2. Ryan
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 9 months ago

      I think the balance changes year on year and also during periods of a season. Personally I'm going with big names up front such as Rooney, Costa, Dzeko so that automatically swings the balance to being top heavy. Its really hard to judge in pre season and there is no way I'll keep the same balance throughout the whole season.

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  4. hnmfm
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 9 months ago

    RMT

    http://i.imgur.com/t9GhkH4.png

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  5. Gooner97
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 9 months ago

    DDG (Myhill)
    Debuchy Cahill Caulker (Coloccini, Wisdom)
    Sanchez Hazard Mata Siggy (Albrighton)
    Rooney Dzeko Austin

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    1. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 16 Years
      11 years, 9 months ago

      Pretty template so good team.

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

      Good team. Strong midfield!

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

    Which team wins?

    Krul/Foster

    Shaw/Debuchy/Luis/Vlaar/Bartley

    Hazard/Ramsey/Eriksen/Siggy/Albrighton

    Rooney/Giroud/Dzeko

    or

    Krul/Foster

    Shaw/Debuchy/Bruce/Bartley/Vlaar

    Hazard/Ramsey/Eriksen/Siggy/Albrighton

    Rooney/Costa/Dzeko

    Thoughts?

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    1. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 16 Years
      11 years, 9 months ago

      CAPS for the 2 differences.
      Giroud likely to be underdone for GW1 so the 2nd one.

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

      had faith in luis previously but not sure about him starting anymore 2nd team looks alright

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  7. side_shore
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 9 months ago

    RMT Please

    Manone I (Krul)

    Debuchy I Luis I Cameron I Duff I Moore

    Sanchez I Fabregas I Mata I Sigurdson I Puncheon

    Rooney I Diego Costa I Krkic

    Comments much appreciated

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

      Mannone game time is risky as Pantilimon may get ahead of him! Rest is good.

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      1. side_shore
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 9 months ago

        Hey thanks 🙂 Any suggestions for an alternative? I was considering Foster but doesn't rotate well with Krul...

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    2. Son of a Gunner
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 9 months ago

      Hey buddy, I've never replied to one of these things but I think this might help...

      Sell Sanchez (I have a feeling you really don't want to)... Replace him with Ramsey (scored today and I think he's a solid choice for 9M)

      Use 1 million to updrade Fab to Hazard... Fab is a worry as he may play deep and Hazard is proven, good for points!

      Then use the last .5 to upgrade Luis to Terry or Cahill. If Luis doesn't play (and there is potential) then you're left with Debuchy, Cameron Duff/Moore.

      Cameron might not play and I'm not certain Duff will either... The last thing you want is missing players.

      Good luck!

      p.s I have done research in to these players potentially not playing... I had a lot of them myself! 🙂

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      1. side_shore
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 9 months ago

        Thanks for taking the time for this comprehensive reply.

        Indeed shipping Sanchez in return for the players you suggest seems like the right choice. My only concern is Hazard's form as he seems to be a bit out of it lately.

        I need to spend some more time fixing my defence as it seems weak right now.

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  8. bailllie
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 9 months ago

    RMT please, playing 3- 4-3. Any advice greatly appreciated.

    Thanks

    Bego / Myhill

    Cahill / Evans / Ward / Coloccini / Van Anholt

    Mata / Ramsey / Eriksen / Siggy / Albrighton

    Rooney / Costa / Pelle

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    1. A.T
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 9 months ago

      Looks very good. Interesting Pelle punt.

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

        I wouldnt punt on him personally in gw1, from GW2 however for the next few looks like a good shout!

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

          Agreed that first game is not strong, but after that he is the main striker for a team with great fixtures and he has preseason form (not that this is a guarantee of anything!)

          May pick Austin for week one and then bring Pelle in week 2.

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  9. Hibbo
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 9 months ago

    Draft v2.0

    DDG / Hamer

    Terry / Dunne / Cameron / Naylor / Mariappa

    Siggy / Mata / Eriksen / Fabregas / Albrighton

    Rooney / Costa / Dzeko

    Thoughts please fellas?

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

      Very strong mid and forward line. Cameron and Naylor will rotate well. Dunne and Marriappa also rotate well for first 6 weeks. Cleverer - I like!

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  10. J0E
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • Has Moderation Rights
    • 16 Years
    11 years, 9 months ago

    Today's community RMT article is now live. Today Spencer is kicking off the discussion

    http://www.fantasyfootballscout.co.uk/2014/08/09/rate/

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    1. Ryan
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 9 months ago

      Over here now guys see ya there.

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  11. Mr Mz
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 9 months ago

    Speroni - Krul

    Debuchy - Cahill - Coloccini - Cameron -Clyne

    Silva - Hazard - Eriksen - Sigurdsson - De jong

    Rooney - Bojan - Giroud

    Positive criticisms guys?

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    1. Dr Kenneth Noisewater
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 9 months ago

      I like it, my only qualm would be Giroud as your Arsenal cover. He should be starting, but with Sanchez versatility and Sanogo waiting in the wings I'm just not sure if he's going to get the same points haul this year.

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  12. Crazykolo
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 9 months ago

    Rmt please

    Fabianski
    Shaw vertonghen van aanholt
    Mata Ramsey eriksen sterling nasri
    Costa Rooney

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

      Downgrade shaw and use money to upgrade your keeper or defence. Who are you rotating van aanholt with?

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  13. Luppj09
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 9 months ago

    1st RMT

    Krul (foster)
    Vlaar Cameron Davies (Simpson) (Bruce)
    Sanchez hazard mata erikson (albrighton)
    Rooney Costa bojan

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  14. Dr Kenneth Noisewater
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 9 months ago

    I'm torn between two similar forward lines - any preferences?!

    A) Fabregas - Ramsey - Lamela - Albrighton - Mata

    Bojan - Rooney - Diego Costa

    B) Fabregas - Sanchez - Lamela - Siggy - Mata

    Bojan - Rooney - Dzeko/Jovetic

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  15. Dr Kenneth Noisewater
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 9 months ago

    A cursory eye anyone?

    Bego - Gilks

    Hutton - Davies - Naylor - PVA - (4.0m)

    Fabregas - Sanchez - Eriksen - Sigurdsson - Mata

    Bojan - Rooney - Costa

    I'm mooting changing (Fabregas - Sanchez - Eriksen) to (Ramsey - Hazard - Nasri) - thoughts?

    Thanks!

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  16. frenchie
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 9 months ago

    Another RMT please:

    Krul (Given)
    Jones, Terry, Bruce (Upson, Long)
    Hazard, Ramsey, Mata, Eriksen, Sigurdsson
    Rooney, Diego Costa (Zamora)

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    1. JPeg
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 9 months ago

      I like it. I particularly like that your front 7 are absolutely nailed on. Take a look here for 4M DEF http://strawpoll.me/2301106

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    2. Vijay
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 9 months ago

      No City cover?

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  17. JPeg
    • 15 Years
    11 years, 9 months ago

    RMT

    Krul Foster
    Cahill, Shaw, Moore, Hutton, Wisdom
    Sánchez, Hazard, Mata, Sigurdsson, Albrighton
    Rooney, Costa, Bojan

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  18. Rookiemanager88
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 9 months ago

    Any thoughts?

    Remy - Rooney - Dzecko

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    1. garretts83
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 9 months ago

      Pretty good, but depends on the rest of the team too. Consider Pelle in place of Remy depending on his form in the first few GWs. Or, pick up a cheaper striker and pick up a good midfielder in place.

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  19. raveheart
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 9 months ago

    Hi all. I have been routinely humiliated for the past 3 years to the point where I am synonymous with failure at fantasy football in the office. It hurts all the more more because I really, really want to win and personally don't like two of my smug colleagues who I have never beaten. They really are a couple of tools.

    In this context, please rate my team:

    GK: DDG (Elliot) (moving to Begovic/Mannone when MU fixtures get tougher around week 7)

    DEF: Shaw, Davies (Tot), Cameron, (Morgan, Bruce) - bring Mariappa for Davies when Palace get easier games

    MID: Sanchez, Yaya, Siggi, Albrighton (Puncheon)

    FWD: Rooney (c), Costa, Remy

    Fears: (a) Yaya too expensive, might be in a huff this season; (b) Costa untried in England, (c) not enough Chelsea.

    Thank you in advance for your help, it's much needed.

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    1. garretts83
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 9 months ago

      I think the midfield should be strengthend. I would prob drop yaya (for now), and try to pick up a total of at least 4 solid midfielders. Siggi and sanchez are good, and albrighton is your cheap one, so i would swap yaya and puncheon for eriksen and mata. Front line looks good, but if Remy is not in form he should be switched. Shaw' fitness is in question right now so consider Terry if the funds are available. Just my thougts...

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

        thanks - much appreciated

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  20. garretts83
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 9 months ago

    Thoughts?

    Mannone/Bego (Gilks)

    Ward, Debuchy, O'shea/Davies, (Wasilewski)
    Fsbregas, Mata,Sigursson,Sterling,Eriksen
    Rooney, Costa, (Nugent)

    I have eriksen but could be Lamela, Tadic, or De Jong. Or i can keep mannone, switch debuchy for 5M defender, and have 9m to swap Ramsey for Eriksen. Thoughts?

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  21. no_nay_never
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 9 months ago

    Current team and thoughts:

    3.5M in bank, but see below

    De Gea (Gilks)
    Febuchy, Caulker, Vertonghen (Trippier, Clyne)
    Fabregas, Siggy, Snodgrass, YYT (Albrighton)
    Bojan, Rooney, Jovetic

    After GW1, plan to transfer Jovetic to Sturridge.

    Then is the rest are injury free, use the 9.0 Fabregas slot to "cherry pick" by fixtures, perhaps
    GW3 - Ramsay @ LEI
    GW4 - Fabregas v SWA
    GW5 - Mata @ LEI

    and so on....good strategy ?

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

      Looks a little weak in defence to me, but i alway put too much money there so what do i know?

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  22. Vijay
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 9 months ago

    First RMT for me:
    DDG(Myhill)
    Debuchy\F.Luis\O'Shea\Bruce\Wisdom
    Silva\Sterling\Ramsey\Eriksen\Albrighton
    Rooney\Costa\Bojan

    +1mil that I'm not sure where to spend, or even if I should

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

      opps, looks like i'm late to this thread too - on to today's

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    2. garretts83
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 9 months ago

      Just a thought, but maybe switch Luis for Ward or Lovren, then use the extra 1M and switch Albrighton for Sigurdsson and play a 3-5-2 depending on the GW. Just my 2 cents...

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  23. Mikkyf
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 9 months ago

    RMT please:

    Going 3:4:3 so...

    Foster
    Bavies | Cameron | Evans (wisdom / mariappa)
    Mata | Eriksen | Ramsey | Hazard (Albrighton)
    Rooney | Costa | Wickham

    Looking at gabby - Wickham gw4 freeing up .5 to potentially swap Sanchez for Haz from gw8 if hes killin it, all ifs and buts...

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  24. Rookiemanager88
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 9 months ago

    Hey guys!
    I'm a rookie here
    BE HONEST I NEED ADVICE,
    Do I go for the all round better team or a better strike force?

    Is it good to have fabregas and hazard on the same team? Or should I swap Fabregas for Mata?

    A)
    De Gea (Krul)

    Lovren - Koscielny - Cameron - (Vlaar & Bruce)

    Sanchez - Fabregas - Hazard - Hoilett - (Albrighton)

    Rooney - Dzecko - Remy

    Or

    B)
    Krul - (Hamer)

    Vlaar - O'Shea - Bruce - (Ferdinand & Cameron)

    Mata - Hazard - Fabregas - Sanchez - (El Ahmadi)

    Costa - Rooney - Bojan

    Thanks,

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  25. d_manga_fanatic
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 9 months ago

    Just an overall question but why do people keep saying that Cameron isn't nailed on? Seems like he is based on last season and performances at the world cup.

    And is Wisdom really as nailed on as everyone says he is?

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

    Hi,
    this is my team.. would you please rate it.. any advice is more than welcome.. 🙂
    Foster ( Krul)
    Jones- Debuchy - Felipe Luis ( O shea, Cameron )
    Eriksen - Sterling - Nasri - Ramsey ( Barkley )
    Rooney (c) - Remy - Bojan

    Thanks

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

      I made some changes:
      Foster ( Krul)
      Jones- Debuchy - Caulker ( van Aanholt , Cameron )
      Eriksen - Sterling - Nasri - Ramsey ( Noble )
      Rooney (c) - Diego Costa - Bojan

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

    Opinions please chaps

    Krul / Foster

    Terry / Debuchy / Evans / Van Aanholt / Wisdom

    Mata / Ramsey / Sterling / Henderson / Sigurdsson

    Costa / Rooney / Bojan

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  28. Elmeister
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 9 months ago

    Thoughts on this?

    De Gea (Myhill)

    Bruce-Vlaar-Debuchy (cameron - O'shea)

    Hazard-Mata-Sterling-Ramsey (albrighton)

    Rooney-Costa-Bojan

    This is also my first time playing FPL so I would appreciate any tips 🙂

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  29. wiatrak
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 9 months ago

    Howard
    Shaw Lovren Vlaar
    Sanchez Ramsey Mata Henderson
    Rooney Giroud Dzeko

    OR

    Howard
    Shaw Lovren Vlaar
    Sanchez Sterling Mata Henderson
    Rooney Giroud Lukaku

    Or maybe the best option is Sterling - Dzeko?
    What do you think?

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  30. jimmy12
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 9 months ago

    Thoughts on my team? Any downsides to using 3-4-3
    Wasnt sure on who to go for between mata / ramsey but man u got better opening fixtures.

    Da Gea
    Evans, Cahill, Gibbs
    Hazard(c), Mata, Sterling, Nolan
    Costa, Remy, Giroud

    Subs:
    Myhill / Taylor-Fletcher / Wisdom / McShane

    appreciate any feedback.

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