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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.

The next up is 7 Shades of Smoke’s RMT.

Courtois (Given)

Filipe Luís, Evans, Vermaelen (Chester, Wisdom)

Sanchez, Mata, Arnautovic, N’Zogbia (El Ahmadi)

Rooney, Diego Costa, Jovetic

Arsenal defender Thomas Vermaelen’s inclusion was reliant on his move to Manchester United, which now looks to have fallen through. Who should he replace him with?

He concedes Charles N’Zogbia is a huge punt in midfield. Is it a gamble too far? Alexis Sanchez is an insurance policy and he feels he can easily downgrade the Arsenal midfielder to his cheaper team mate Aaron Ramsey.

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. Moe Milan
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 4 months ago

    Do not think can compete with tis team.you will be losing points for transfers..

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    1. 7shadesofsmoke
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      A major factor omitted from the article;

      I plan to WC after GW3

      Also, the team had an overhaul after Vermaelen had agreed the move to Barca.

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  2. Godot - Fashanu Zealand
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 4 months ago

    Think I'm ready to go, but I'll probably end up changing my team five or six times before kick-off :p

    Foster (Krul)

    Luis, Bavies, Ferdinand, (Mariappa) (Wisdom)
    Hazard Ramsey Eriksen Sigurdsson (Albrighton)
    Rooney Costa Dzeko

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    1. thegaffer82
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      I'm afraid that both Mariappa & Bavies are too risky, both will be subject to plenty of rotation. (I'd have both if they weren't). Foster/Krul rotation looks sound and the rest of your team is nice.

      If you could find 0.5 from somewher to upgrade Bavies to Evans, it would be even better

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    2. The Abusement Park
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      After last night's games Bavies and Mariappa have moved way down on the "game time certainty" meter. And Wisdom and Luis are also not certain. So way too weak on your defense. Rather look at downgrading Dzeko or Costa.

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    3. 7shadesofsmoke
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      I agree with a few other posters RE Bavies. Ferdinand is an injury risk at all times and all of the other defenders you own have question marks over game time.

      Might be worth having a couple of solid picks

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  3. thegaffer82
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 4 months ago

    Hows this baby looking?

    Bego - 4.0
    Luis - Evans - Colo - Bartley - Wisdom
    Sanchez - Mata - Tadic - Siggy - Marney
    Costa - Roon - Dzeko

    DF is the biggest concern for me. Will keep my eye on the Bartley situation and I think Wisdom is going to start the season due to injuries, long-term, who knows. Is Colo a decent pick? Any better nailed on 4.5's you prefer?

    Tadic, Luis & Costa too many newbie punts?

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    1. Godot - Fashanu Zealand
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      I like it! The only thing I'm not entirely convinced on is Begovic and a 4.0m keeper.

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    2. The Abusement Park
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      You've pointed out the potential issues, ie Bartley and Wisdom.

      Colo isn't a bad pick, maybe look at Vlaar, van Aanholt or N Taylor as alternatives.

      I like Tadic, although I would go for a Pelle punt instead of Dzeko and upgrade Tadic to Sterling or Eriksen.

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      1. The Abusement Park
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        11 years, 4 months ago

        Oh and Luis is really a risk imo, I would rather find 0.5 somewhere and go for the more secure Cahill or Terry.

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  4. Godot - Fashanu Zealand
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 4 months ago

    I don't like N'Zogbia, I think he is a gamble too far especially considering that the team has El Ahmadi as it is. I would downgrade Vermaelen and upgrade N'Zogbia.

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    1. 7shadesofsmoke
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      Thank you for your feedback. The team has had a little reshuffle, since Vermaelen was a confirmed departure.

      I plan to WC after GW3 so those punts carry a reduced risk. El Ahmadi is not going to play an part unless there are some significant injuries.

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  5. Moe Milan
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 4 months ago

    RMT please:

    Krul Foster

    Vertonghen Jones Clyne Wisdom Duff

    Ramsey Hazard Erikssen Siggy Davies

    Rooney Pelle Diego Costa

    Thanks in advance guys..

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    1. thegaffer82
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      I'm not a fan of Pelle after watching some vids of him on Youtube (I know, I know....). He seems very one dimensional and almost all his goals are tap-in's and headers. Don't think he'll get the same kind of service for Southampton, so his numbers will be down.........just my feeling though.

      Otherwise pretty solid team

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  6. Curly619
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 4 months ago

    Please RMT

    Begovic Gilks

    Clyne Wilson Aanholt Chester Hutton

    Sanchez Mata Nasri Siggy Davis

    Rooney Costa Dzeko

    I am starting light in defence as i normally do and it works out alright for me to build value in the middle.Defence rotates well for 10 GWs or so

    Could go Davis - Albrighton/Wanyama any idea where Davis is playing ?
    Nasri - Sterling GW 4 is the plan

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    1. thegaffer82
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      Wilson is a bit risky I'm afraid. He's only playing the frindlies because Huth is coming back from injury. Swap for Colo I reckon.

      Like the Nasri pick and Davis is a sweet 5th mid if you can afford that extra 0.5

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    2. KingsKnee
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      Same for me in defence except I got bardsley instead of Wilson

      But yeah I'd save .5 on Davis and get marney maybe

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      1. Curly619
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 4 months ago

        Nasri got 155 last year and is 8.5 seems like decent value and would probably swap to Sterling GW 4 .

        Is Bardsley nailed on ? I would have to find .5 to get him but Colloccini rotates well enough with the other 4.

        Has Cameron got his spot locked in yet ?

        Would you get Marney for .5 less ? Not sure how Davis will be played but i am assuming in a more attacking role

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        1. Curly619
          • 14 Years
          11 years, 4 months ago

          Moore seems to rotate well with Clyne,Aanholt,Chester and Hutton.

          GW 1 wba,stoke,qpr
          GW 2 WBA,NEW,STO
          GW 3 Hul,qpr,whm,avl
          GW 4 WHM,Sto,NEW
          GW 5 swa,bur,new
          GW 6 QPR,SWA,cpl
          GW 7 STO,CPL,BUR
          GW 8 SUN,new,sot
          GW 9 STO,qpr,swa
          GW 10 SOT,WBA,cpl,hul
          GW 11 Lei,whm,bur
          GW 12 SOT,SUN,lei,avl

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  7. Lads on Toure
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 4 months ago

    RMT Please!!

    Playing a 3-5-2 formation.

    Begovic (Krul)

    Debuchy, Shaw, Lovren (Wisdom, Van Aanholt)

    Silva, Mutch, Mata, Fabregas, Lamela

    Dzeko, Rooney, (Naismith)

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    1. KingsKnee
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      Over the season great, unsure of starts for opening fixtures for Debuchy and shaw

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      1. thegaffer82
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 4 months ago

        Debuch & Shaw should be fine for seasons start.........Debuch 100%, Shaw just had stamina issues which suggests he will start but could be brought off if he hasn't improved his stamina by seasons start.

        Decent team. I wouldn't punt on Mutch though. We have no idea if he'll be a starter or rotated.

        Naismith is a very short term punt too. Once Lukaku has got some fitness behind him, Naismith will be a distant memory

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    2. Ings on the up
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      Not a fan of Naismith other than that lovely stuff.

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  8. KingsKnee
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 4 months ago

    Wholesale change this morning and gone for

    De gea / gilks

    Bardsley van aanholt Chester clyne Hutton

    Mata sterling Ramsey Fabregas Ireland

    Rooney Costa Austin

    Opinions? Advice? Cheers

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    1. Lads on Toure
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      I think this is a good team. De Gea is a good shout, think he will do well this year...Though possibly consider the alternative...going for two keepers that you can select based on fixtures + home/away etc.

      I think your defence will struggle for clean sheets, maybe try to incorporate a top four team defender in there if you can?

      Good looking midfield, think they will all have good seasons. Sterling has difficult opening fixtures, though I do think he will have a great year!

      Good looking attack. Rooney is a must for the price and the new position under van gaal, and Costa and Austin look like they will get goals...

      Overall, good looking team!

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      1. Thomass
        • 13 Years
        11 years, 4 months ago

        Care to check mine thanks! Feedback appreciated

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      2. KingsKnee
        • 11 Years
        11 years, 4 months ago

        Thank you mate appreciate that have tried to get teams with strong fixtures for the defence knowing they aren't set for the season.

        Hoping likes Austin and sterling rise in price allowing me to upgrade defence when fixtures go sour

        Cheers again

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

    Will Hutton start at Villa?

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  10. FPL Brains
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • Has Moderation Rights
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 4 months ago

    Hi team.

    Please RMT if you have a spare moment, I've been mulling over this for a while:

    De Gea / Schmeichel
    Ward / Cameron / Steven Taylor / Debuchy / Rosenior
    Holiett / Ramsey / Sanchez / Young / Hazard
    Rooney / Diego Costa / Bojan

    I've gone attack heavy and had a good look at opening fixtures for the defenders.

    Cheers all the best, once again - I really appreciate it!

    Kiran

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    1. Ings on the up
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      Young could be interesting. I'd see who plays against Valencia on Tuesday between young / shaw

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  11. thegaffer82
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 4 months ago

    Guys, you know for this page to work, you've got to help others too. Can't just post your team and sit back and wait.

    It's pretty selfish behaviour 😕

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  12. LeedsUnited21
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 4 months ago

    krul mannone

    evans vertoghen bruce wisdom tripper

    albrington hazard sanchez mata siggy

    rooney bojan costa

    no idea anymre haha

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    1. Der Wall
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      Your FW and MID are just the same with my draft now :lol

      Beware on Bruce since i heard he has high risk to be rotated

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  13. Thomass
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 4 months ago

    Rate my team.
    Howard Gilks
    Huth Terry Lovren Davies Naylor
    Fabregas Henderson Ramsey Siggy Albrighton
    Diego Costa Dzeko Shrek

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    1. KingsKnee
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      If Ben Davies then I'd downgrade and upgrade hendo or siggy real risk to have both I feel

      Unsure of clean sheet potential for Howard during early season

      Great front three

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      1. Thomass
        • 13 Years
        11 years, 4 months ago

        Cheers thinking of this see how cfc defence was good last season thinking if banking on Cahill for Huth. Howard has save points and Ben Davies is there.

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  14. mranonymous
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 4 months ago

    I have an interesting team I think (due to the uncertainty of Chelsea defensive lineup, I have decided to completely avoid it).

    Bego / 4m

    Debuchy Evans Ward Bavies Wisdom

    Hazard Mata Erikson Snoddy Siggy

    Austin Rooney Costa

    How does she look? I'm a little unsure about Davies, which other 5m defender would you replace him with (I already have Ward and don't want Caulker as I already have Austin).

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    1. LeedsUnited21
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      good team

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    2. KingsKnee
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      How does Curtis Davies sound? Or bardsley? Or clyne?

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  15. Thomass
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 4 months ago

    Vermaelen?

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    1. Ings on the up
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      Is in Barcalona

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  16. Ings on the up
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 4 months ago

    RMT please.

    DDG, Krul

    Cahill, Ward, PVA, Cameron, Moore/Wisdom

    Mata, Hazard, Ramsey, Siggy, Wanyama

    Costa, Rooney, Austin

    £0m

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  17. KingsKnee
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 4 months ago

    Very good indeed

    Not sold on wanyama would rather marney but very good

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    1. Ings on the up
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      Is that comment for me? kings knee... If so thanks.

      What do you think to Krul --> 4.0 and Wanyama --> 5.0m mid (Davis)?

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  18. backflipbedlem
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 4 months ago

    RMT Please

    after lots of tinkering, 1st draft is

    DDD (Gilks)
    Terry Ward Cameron Clyne (Bruce)
    Sterling Sanchez Mata Siggy (El Ahmadi)
    Rooney Costa (Zamora)

    Any help greatly appreciated!

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    1. Ings on the up
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      Don't expect much from Zamora. No Ramsey or Sanchez for you?

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      1. backflipbedlem
        • 13 Years
        11 years, 4 months ago

        zamora just a filler, Sanchez is there.
        better to have 2 filler defenders or a filler foward?

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        1. Ings on the up
          • 14 Years
          11 years, 4 months ago

          Oops... Didn't see Sanchez! I like strikers so I prefer 2 filler defenders.

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  19. Viper22
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 4 months ago

    Re-edited, please rmt, suggestions gratefully accepted!

    De Gea (Gilks)
    Felipe Cameron Debuchy (Wisdom, Vlaar)
    Coutinho Hazard Silva Erikson (Siggy)
    Remy Giroud Lukaku

    Thanks!

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  20. essw82
    • 15 Years
    11 years, 4 months ago

    Hi,

    RMT please?

    Foster (Krul)
    Moore, O' Shea, Vlaar (Collocinni, Yoshida)
    S Davis, Ramsey, Hazard, Erisken (Marney)
    Sturridge, Costa, Rooney (c)

    0 Left in Bank

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  21. Point Magnets
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 4 months ago

    RMT Please Guys.

    Speroni

    Felipe Luis P.Jone Koscielny

    Mata Fabregas Sanchez Sigurdsson

    Diego Costa Rooney Bojan

    (Myhill, Wisdom, Albrighton, Hutton)

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  22. The Abusement Park
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 4 months ago

    @ 7 Shades:
    Not sure how much Vermaelen was, but I would look at Clyne. Arnautovic doesn't seem nailed on. I would downgrade Jovetic and upgrade Arnautovic in GW2 if required (Jovetic is a one game wonder, as soon as the WC players are back he'll be back to the bench). Imo no CK is worth 6, they don't make enough points, maybe look at downgrading him and upgrading your midfield. However, with Mourinho's "park the bus" mentality, a Chelsea keeper might just be worth that money if he can give a clean sheet every week. Overall this is a well-balanced team, I like it.

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    1. 7shadesofsmoke
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      Thank you for the feedback TAP.

      I had a massive overhaul just prior to the article (once Vermaelen had agreed his move).

      I'll post the actual line up here in a minute.

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      1. Christina.
        • 15 Years
        11 years, 4 months ago

        Can't wait.

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        1. 7shadesofsmoke
          • 12 Years
          11 years, 4 months ago

          you no longer have to 😀

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  23. The Abusement Park
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 4 months ago

    I will rate your team if you please look at mine. Millionth draft:

    Beg Guz

    Cahill Clyne Debuchy van Aanholt Moore

    Mata Sanchez Eriksen Siggi Davis

    Rooney Costa Bojan

    Bojan is a gamble, but I can't find someone better at the moment in his price range. I will swop him for Nugent if he doesn't deliver or play the first few GW's. He rotates nicely with Davis until GW 13 which helps.

    Lack of Liverpool and City slightly worrying, I was considering Siggi -> Henderson, but is Henderson nailed? Otherwise maybe Siggi -> Shelvey, Eriksen -> Sterling. I prefer having Eriksen though.

    Any thoughts welcome, rip it apart 🙂

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    1. Jimjam
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      Looks good to me mate. I wouldn't go for Henderson, I'd stick as you are. I also prefer Eriksen.

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    2. Der Wall
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      Your FW is just like mine! Nugent is the best option right now but we still have Campbell (maybe).

      Like also the MID but beware that Swanse just lost 3-0 which means Siggy is not as good as people were chattering

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  24. AgentRed
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 4 months ago

    RMT

    Krul

    Ward/Evans/Caulker
    Mata/Ramsey/Hazard/Henderson
    Rooney/Costa/Dzeko

    Elliot/Hutton/Wisdom/Bentaleb.

    Henderson > Siggy after GW1.

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    1. Jimjam
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      Not too keen in Henderson personally, otherwise looks good to me

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      1. Jimjam
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 15 Years
        11 years, 4 months ago

        *on

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  25. Der Wall
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 4 months ago

    Mannone-Krul
    Terry-Vlaar-Lovren (vanAanholt, Wisdom)
    Hazard-Mata-Sanchez-Siggy (Albrighton)
    Roon-Costa-BojanK

    Not quite sure on the defense though. Should i upgrade it?
    I also heard that people are favors for Siggy but SWA just lost 3-0. Albrighton might be benched due to injury.

    Comments are highly appreciated. Thanks

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    1. Jimjam
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      Don't upgrade your defence - enough money spent there already. Solid team.

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    2. The Abusement Park
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      Great team!! My only worry for this is Mannone's game time, he hasn't been playing full games with Pantilimon there. Foster is also 4.5 (I know it's like every other team but there's a reason for that), and he rotates well with Krul and is nailed on.

      Otherwise I love the team, great balance. Siggy played out wide for the 3-0 loss, and Monk admitted that there is work to be done on the team, so hopefully they'll move him to the hole where he will be much more threatening. I remember him 2 seasons ago at Swansea, he was a must have. So he's worth the punt I think.

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    3. Der Wall
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      Thanks for the Feedbacks, folks (Jimjam and TAP). Probably id subs Mannone for Foster now.

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  26. Jimjam
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    11 years, 4 months ago

    Begovic (Gilks)
    Luis - BDavies - Ward (Van Aanholt - NTaylor)
    Mata - Ramsey - Eriksen - Siggy (Albrighton)
    Rooney - Costa - Dzeko

    How's it looking?

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    1. Der Wall
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      Solid. I'd rethink for Luis though since he might not play for a full 90 min.

      I also put Siggy in defense but what keeps me worried is the SWA's lost of 3-0

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    2. The Abusement Park
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      Bego with a 4 defender is a risk, Stoke have easy fixtures but they were leaky last season, so I would watch that situation.

      Bavies is not guaranteed, didn't start last night which proves that the threat from Rose is real. I would also have him if he was nailed. Luis is also slightly risky, no idea what the Chelsea defense will look like.

      Perfect midfield and forwards, but having those 3 big hitters upfront is affecting the balance slightly.

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  27. FPL Touches
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 4 months ago

    Soldado...

    Do we think he will get sufficient game time under Poch to become the main main up top?

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    1. FPL Touches
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      Wrong thread..

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  28. mranonymous
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 4 months ago

    I have an interesting team I think (due to the uncertainty of Chelsea defensive lineup, I have decided to completely avoid it).

    Please RMT out of 10.

    Bego / 4m

    Debuchy Evans Ward Bavies Wisdom

    Hazard Mata Erikson Snoddy Siggy

    Austin Rooney Costa

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    1. LOCO ABREU
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      looks solid,only not sure about bavies,maybe a 4.5 and snoddy>arnie?

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    2. d1sable
      • Has Moderation Rights
      11 years, 4 months ago

      No City or Liverpool attack the two highest scorers last season, its a risk to go without but i guess you're playing the fixtures.

      7/10

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    3. 7shadesofsmoke
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      Its a solid team but i think you can afford to lose some of the invested cash in Bavies and either siggy/snoddy to upgrade Austin.

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  29. LOCO ABREU
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 4 months ago

    Bego-4.0
    Evans-Caulker-Wisdorm-__-__
    Alexis-Arnautovic-Mata-4.5-___
    Rooney-Costa-__

    A)Bruce/Hutton-Clyne-Hazard-Austin
    B)4.5-4-5-Lamela-Jovetic

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    1. d1sable
      • Has Moderation Rights
      11 years, 4 months ago

      Ward over Caulker for me.

      Prefer B marginally.

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      1. LOCO ABREU
        • 13 Years
        11 years, 4 months ago

        can do Ward over Clyne,what you think?

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        1. d1sable
          • Has Moderation Rights
          11 years, 4 months ago

          I would have Ward over any 5.0

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    2. 7shadesofsmoke
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      B)

      I think you should go hard on attackers.

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      1. LOCO ABREU
        • 13 Years
        11 years, 4 months ago

        second week i can do Alexis and Austin>Lamela/Erikesn/Sterling and 8.5/8 striker if Alexis fails.

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  30. 7shadesofsmoke
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 4 months ago

    UPDATE: Here's the team I'd prefer you gave feedback on. Unfortunately, my submission last night was probably too late to make this morning's article.

    Begovic (Gilks)
    Filipe Luís, Shaw, Debuchy (Hutton, Wisdom)
    Hazard, Mata, Arnautovic, N'Zogbia (El Ahmadi)
    Diego Costa, Rooney, Jovetic

    The big decisions felt easy with this lot. A planned gameweek 3 Wildcard makes the selection process much simplified and I'll have a further 3 weeks to scout preseason bandwagons and new arrivals.

    3-4-3 is the Fantasy formation of choice at 7shadesofsmoke and recruitment began with the loading up of six of the key assets from Manchester United and Chelsea - the two big sides with rock solid fixtures.

    Stoke strike me as potential overachievers for the coming campaign so Arnautovic is in ahead of the popular Siggy and Begovic gets the #1 Jersey off the bat (though I am not overly confident in Mark Hughes' side as a solid source of defensive returns).

    Charles N'Zogbia was too alluring for me to pass up, given the Wildcard strategy. He's a proper differential - 0.2% ownership - with nice fixtures and an apparent new lease of life if preseason is anything to go by.

    Of course, I'd be a mad man to not consider an insurance policy with doubts over Shaw and Luís, Jovetic and the mighty Charles. 1m in the bank permits Jovetic to Dzeko, N'Zogbia to Siggy and Shaw/Luis to Cahill/Evans.

    Biggest fear: Sanchez. I've had him in the team for weeks but with two tight games to kick things off, I'm going to run the risk and wait for my Wildcard.

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    1. d1sable
      • Has Moderation Rights
      11 years, 4 months ago

      Love it overall,

      Shaw and Luis look slight risks GW1 at least but season long should be gold.

      N'Zog is essential

      Love Jovetic as i know you do too.

      Lack of Liverpool attack and Ramsey/Sanchez are my only real concerns!

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      1. 7shadesofsmoke
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 4 months ago

        Cheers D,

        Shaw/Luís are in there if Demi gives them the thumbs up for GW1. Otherwise i'll go safe with Cahill/JEvans until the WC.

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    2. LOCO ABREU
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      safe picks for the first 3,evans and chail over shaw and luis

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      1. 7shadesofsmoke
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 4 months ago

        Thanks LA.

        The United/Chelsea defensive cover is definitely something i'm remaining watchful over. Would love it if Shaw got the thumbs up, I'm expecting big things from him this year.

        But as you say, there is a safe option should he remain a doubt.

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    3. Lebowski85
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      Funnily enough, ive just swapped Siggy for NZogbia. Glad to know im not insane...Siggy stinks of bandwagon

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      1. 7shadesofsmoke
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 4 months ago

        I wouldn't feel overly confident because of my picks, i started with Aspas last year 😆

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