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11 August 2014 3177 comments
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With so many of you seeking advice on their teams before August 16, we thought it would be 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 Fantasy Premier League RMT contender is Alex Bowers, the winner of the Ultimate Fantasy Premier League Beta version 2013/14.

Krul (Foster)
Shaw – Lovren – Cameron (Davies, N Taylor)
De Jong – Lamela – Mata – Sterling (Sigurdsson)
Rooney – Costa – Austin

Alex is not thrilled about having Gylfi Sigurdsson on the bench for the first Gameweek so he is open to alternative suggestions for his fifth midfield slot. He is adopting a wait-and-see aproach regarding Chelsea midfielders, Arsenal and Manchester City. Is he right to wait?

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. Amateur Pundit Zan
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 4 months ago

    Will i get in trouble for posting a non RMT here?

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  2. preseasonblues
    • 15 Years
    11 years, 4 months ago

    On the head to head leagues, there's an option for knockout rounds... how are these players chosen? Are they the top 8 players based on the points for wins/draws then put into a knockout for the last 3 GWs?

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  3. Warchetti
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 4 months ago

    Current team -

    Foster/ Krul
    F. Luis/ Evans/ Debuchy/ Chambers/ Taylor
    Ramsey/ Silva/ Mata/ Henderson/ Cabella
    Bojan/ Costa/ Dzeko

    Can you offer any options to make it better?

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  4. Tinchy Sneijder
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 4 months ago

    Been changing this team every 1 hour or so, A, B or C
    A:
    De Gea/(Gilks)
    Cahill/Debuchy/PvA/(Ward)/(Wisdom)
    Siggy/Fabregas/Ramsey/Mata/(Osman)
    Rooney/Costa/Bojan
    B:
    De Gea/(Gilks)
    Cahill/PvA/Caulker/(Ward)/(Wisdom)
    Eriksen/Fabregas/Ramsey/Mata/(Siggy)
    Rooney/Dzeko/Bojan
    C:
    De Gea/(Gilks)
    Coloccini/Chambers/PvA/(Ward)/(Wisdom)
    Eriksen/Fabregas/Ramsey/Mata/(Siggy)
    Rooney/Dzeko/Giroud

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

      B I think.

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  5. koscof
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 4 months ago

    Any thoughts? think I'm making a mistake with the keepers.

    Mannone
    Vlaar / Dawson / Terry
    Puncheon / Yaya Touré / Mata / Sánchez
    Rooney / Diego Costa / Nugent

    Subs - Myhill / El Ahmadi / Bruce / Dummett

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    1. Tinchy Sneijder
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      Take YYT out, he is too expensive. If you want a city player get silva. Then upgrade your keeper and defence with the left over cash. You could even put in Ramsey for Sanchez, in order to get further funds for defence, puncheon and Nugent upgrades. As this team does not have a strong enough strike force to play 343, consider a 352 with a very upgraded midfield

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

        Thank you. Sound advice.

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  6. BobB
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 16 Years
    11 years, 4 months ago

    Silva or Mata, if you have Rooney?

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

      Mata

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      1. Tinchy Sneijder
        • 11 Years
        11 years, 4 months ago

        Mata

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  7. richo1090
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 4 months ago

    Hi all here is my team I have decided on to start the first game week:

    Begovic (Fabianski)
    José Enrique, Trippier, Wisdom, (Mariappa, Taylor)
    Sánchez, Mata, Nasri, Barkley, (Albrighton)
    Diouf, Rooney "C", Diego Costa

    What do people think of this team? Any changes recommended?

    Also do people believe I need a Liverpool midfielder or attacker in this team

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

    Hi guys, any comments on the below? Too light in defence?

    Foster/Krul

    Cahill / Shaw / Chester / Wisdom / Hutton

    Eriksen / Ramsey / Siggy / Mata / Albrighton

    Giroud / Rooney / Costa

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    1. r0scr0w
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      I like it but no Liverpool coverage?

      Shaw > Evans & Eriksen > Sterling?

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    2. Tinchy Sneijder
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      Bego in for krul, with foster out for Gilks. Downgrade shaw to Evans to get an extra 0.5 mil on the defence. Otherwise it is a very solid team

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    3. Spencer
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      Doesn't look very light in defence to me!

      I like it. Wasn't sure if it was affordable! Keep your eye out on Albrighton injury and whether Wisdom will start.

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  9. Vernon Anita-Dobson
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 4 months ago

    Right, i think i might have cracked it!

    Krul (Gilks)

    Evans Terry Rio (Bartlett) (Wisdom)

    Sterling Mata Eriksson Ramsey Sigurdsson

    Rooney Costa Bojan

    No sanchez and thats annoying me but just cant get him in

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  10. Adam West - Team Serbia for…
    • 15 Years
    11 years, 4 months ago

    @Alex

    Sorry but I'm not really a fan of your team . I really don't understand why you do not have Dzeko in your team considering how well he scores when he plays . Neither De Jong or Siggy rotate well with Austin surely you would be better off going with someone like Puncheon if you are going to go down that route , Considering how well owned the City , Arsenal and Chelsea mids are you should not wait and see you will end up a mile behind

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  11. akd123
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 4 months ago

    Hi guys, RMT please

    Foster | Krul
    Evans | caulker | Moore | Bruce | Hutton
    Ramsey | Sigurdsson | Eriksen | mata | hazard
    Rooney | bojan | Costa

    Thanks!

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

    A / B or C?

    A)
    Begovic [Krul]
    Cahill - Debuchy - Evans [Chambers][Wisdom]
    Fabregas - Mata - Ramsey - Henderson [Davis]
    Rooney - Bojan - Costa

    B)
    Begovic [Krul]
    Cahill - Debuchy - Evans [Bruce][Wisdom]
    Fabregas - Mata - Ramsey - Sterling [Davis]
    Rooney - Bojan - Giroud

    C)
    Krul [Given]
    Cahill - Debuchy - Evnans [Bruce][Wisdom]
    Fabregas - Mata - Ramsey - Hazard [4.5]
    Rooney - Giroud - Bojan

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    1. Tinchy Sneijder
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      B

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  13. Stadium of Dark
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 4 months ago

    Too heavy on defence?

    Begovic / Krul

    Cahill / Debuchy / B.Davies / Trippier / Chester

    Ramsey / Mata / Eriksen / Siggy / Mutch

    Rooney / Costa / Fletcher

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    1. Tinchy Sneijder
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      No

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  14. ForEvra Young
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 4 months ago

    RMT

    Krul Mannone
    Cahill Evans Wisdom Hutton Bruce
    Ramsey Snodgrass Siggy Mata Isgrove
    Costa Rooney Sturridge

    Weak defence but might be worth it with Sturridge? Thoughts?

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  15. Bojan Kurbalija
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 4 months ago

    What do you think guys? Is this any good?

    Krul / Begovic

    Cahill / Lovren / Jones/ Coloccini / Chambers

    Henderson / Fábregas / Mata / Silva / Eriksen

    Rooney / Austin / Nugent

    + 1M in the bank

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    1. Tinchy Sneijder
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      No, needs a far better strike force.

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    2. Mohamed Fatheen
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      silva-> ramsey

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  16. Mohamed Fatheen
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 4 months ago

    NEED SOME HELP HERE GUYZ
    Bego Gilks
    Jones PAV Coloccini ferdinand ward
    mata fabregas ramsy sterling arnoutavic
    rooney bony zamora
    1.5m in the bank

    guyz any suggestions will be appreciated.
    THANK YOU 🙂

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

      a bit to dependent on rooney up front...

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  17. Mohamed Fatheen
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 4 months ago

    join us !

    Classic league 401401-368877
    Head to Head 401401-368701

    competitive leagues. join us!

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

    Afternoon chaps, how's this lot looking?

    De Gea (Gilks)
    Luis : BDavies : Pieters (Mariappa : Van Aanholt)
    Ramsey : Sterling : Eriksen : Sigurdsson (Marney)
    Rooney : Costa : Dzeko

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

      Looks good to me...

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      1. the divine ponytail
        • 15 Years
        11 years, 4 months ago

        Luis and Bavies have 2 much rotation risk early on until the dust settles

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    2. Grumpy Camel
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      is Luis going to play? Rest looks good

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

        Thanks chaps, much appreciated.

        I personally am reasonably confident on Luis' game time, though admittedly less so on Bavies'.

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  19. Mohamed Fatheen
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 4 months ago

    NEED SOME HELP HERE GUYZ! 2nd tme post here
    Bego Gilks
    Jones PAV Coloccini ferdinand ward
    mata fabregas ramsy sterling arnoutavic
    rooney bony zamora
    1.5m in the bank

    guyz any suggestions will be appreciated.
    THANK YOU 🙂

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

      relying a bit too much on Rooney up front...

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      1. Mohamed Fatheen
        • 11 Years
        11 years, 4 months ago

        any suggestions would be apprecaited
        i would not like to take a risk with costa
        city forwards have a tough fixture list

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    2. the divine ponytail
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      Arnie not nailed on? Zamora will get 10 - 15 minutes every now and again

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    3. Ryan
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      Yeah you need to improve upon Bony and Zamora. Consider Jovetic and Pelle

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      1. Tinchy Sneijder
        • 11 Years
        11 years, 4 months ago

        Bony to Dzeko and Arnautovic out for Eriksen, to play a 352

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        1. Mohamed Fatheen
          • 11 Years
          11 years, 4 months ago

          any one sure about arnie s game time?

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          1. Ryan
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • Has Moderation Rights
            • 14 Years
            11 years, 4 months ago

            Should be nailed

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        2. Mohamed Fatheen
          • 11 Years
          11 years, 4 months ago

          should i play, eriksen or lamela??

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      2. Mohamed Fatheen
        • 11 Years
        11 years, 4 months ago

        pelle, he has scored a wonderful owngoal, and even bot impressed in bpl yet

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      3. Mohamed Fatheen
        • 11 Years
        11 years, 4 months ago

        thank you for suggestions guyz
        cheers for all!! 😀

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    4. Sted1983
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      What about Giroud and/or Naismith?

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      1. Mohamed Fatheen
        • 11 Years
        11 years, 4 months ago

        giroud mostly under performs imo. no striker options other than bony for me at the start

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

        I almost had Naismith but an extra ).5 gets Bojan which seems like the way to go

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  20. the divine ponytail
    • 15 Years
    11 years, 4 months ago

    Most teams seem to be coming down to Hazard vs Costa, I've gone for the former. Please RMT. Have gone for some obvious template options and a few punts/differentials

    Krul / Foster

    Vertongen / Kolarov / Debuchy / Lovren (Targett)

    Ramsey / Hazard / Eriksen / Mata ( Marney)

    Rooney / Jovetic ( burnely forward beginning with J)

    I know heavy in defence but all have assist /goal potential

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

      I don't usually go for 4-4-2 but I really like your team. There's a good chance that defense will get you either an assist/goal or some bps every GW. Plus, four attacking defenders will be more fun to watch then just one forward!

      I suppose the obvious critic is the starting time for Kolorov, not sure about him. But with so many yellow flags in the City defence you should be golden for the first several GWs.

      Monor thing - I think Bartley, Bruce, Hutton, Wisdom are all better choices than Targett

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  21. Tinchy Sneijder
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 4 months ago

    Bony to Dzeko and arnoutovic to Eriksen, in order to play 352,

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  22. Wheato182
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 4 months ago

    http://imgur.com/8y0TMei

    Hows this looking guys? plan is to rotate Siggy and Bojan for now.....

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

      Nice team and good rotate with Bojan and Siggy also here is good Rotate between Crystal and Newcastle so get a defender from newcastle and change Foster and Krul with one GK like Begovic or DDG

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      1. Wheato182
        • 13 Years
        11 years, 4 months ago

        Apart from week one i think you're right and it saves me another 0.5. Thanks.

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  23. micol1873
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 4 months ago

    Is Bojan worth having in the team, what's the hype ?

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    1. Wheato182
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      Done well in preseason, seems a focal point of the Stoke attack and Stoke have decent fixtures to start off with.

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      1. micol1873
        • 13 Years
        11 years, 4 months ago

        I thank you sir 🙂

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  24. Sted1983
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 4 months ago

    Myhill
    Shaw C Davies Chambers
    Mata Fabregas Hazard Ramsey
    Rooney Jovetic Giroud

    Thoughts? Seems like Ive already made a million transfers

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    1. micol1873
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      Looks like a sacrifice in defence in favour of power attack. FF last year favoured a good defence, though am a bit rusty on the rules this year.

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      1. Sted1983
        • 11 Years
        11 years, 4 months ago

        Fabregas could certainly be changed for Sterling to add more weight to the defence.

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    2. Ouch
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      looks good maybe think about Evans over Shaw and i like the Jovetic one even the though it could be risky.

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      1. Sted1983
        • 11 Years
        11 years, 4 months ago

        Have a feeling Shaw will provide more assists and play similar amount of game time over any of Utds defence

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  25. Latvietis
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 4 months ago

    Silva, Nasri or Toure for City cover??

    Don't like the uncertainty of Dzeko / Jovetic at the moment...

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  26. Mark Prichard
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 4 months ago

    Any advice guys? Thanks!

    Krul (Myhill)

    Koscielny - Jones - Jagielka (Steven Taylor, Bruce)

    Silva - Sterling - Ramsey - Fábregas (Albrighton)

    Bojan - Rooney - Diego Costa

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

      Albrighton's injured and Kosc to Debuchy

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      1. Mark Prichard
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 4 months ago

        any alternative to Albrighton? for 5 mil?

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    2. Sted1983
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      Sterling could be a massive points scorer. Not so sure about Diego Costa probably get booked every game he plays, better value around.

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  27. OptimusBlack
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 4 months ago

    Which is better ?

    A- Moore 4 M + Wisdom 4 M + Eriksen + Giroud

    B- Ward 5 M + Caulker 5 M + FAB + Bojan

    Rest of defence : Cahil / Evans / Coloccini OR van Aanholt

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  28. Ouch
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 4 months ago

    first team all year whats your thoughts guys

    De Gea, Green
    Cahill, Davies, Chester, Chambers, Clyne
    Hazard, Ramsey, Mata, Gylfi, Davis
    Rooney, Giroud, Austin

    personally haven't done that much research and am not sure whether this team will be acceptable.

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  29. Jabba12
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 4 months ago

    Please could you kind chaps RMT

    DDG (Myhill)
    Bardsley PVA Cahill (Ward) (Wisdom)
    Ramsey Mata Eriksen Siggy (Albrighton)
    Roon Sturridge Austin

    Thanks

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  30. Jaws
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 4 months ago

    5 team strategy for the first 8 GW, use WC after that.

    Begovic (4.0)
    Cahill-Terry-Shawcross (N.Taylor-Clyne)
    Mata-Arnautovic-Henderson-Young (Tadic)
    Rooney-Costa-Pelle

    After GW1 I bring Siggy for Henderson.
    Teams involved: CHE-MANU-STK-SWA-SOT

    Any thoughts on this strategy?

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