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The current lull in Euro 2016 action allows us to focus on domestic matters once again as we roll out the first in a series of pre-season members articles that evaluate the performance levels of each individual team over the 2015/16 campaign.

Kicking off with Arsenal, we analyse the team data to get a perspective on their season in comparison to 2014/15 in a bid to spot trends and improvements. We then focus on their squad, assessing goal threat and creativity for all the key individuals in a bid to put some priority on potential targets for the forthcoming campaign.

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  1. Costa in Wengerland
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Eid Mubarak
    Thanks 🙂

  2. C_G
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    6 transfers or WC this squad?

    Rui Hen

    Jedz Meunier Taylor Umtiti Hectror

    KDB Payet Haz Drax Ramsey

    Bale Ronaldo Milik

    1. C_G
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Any suggestions would be very helpful

      1. HVT
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 15 Years
        10 years, 1 month ago

        7 out what's your gut?
        You may just get away with it tho with 6ft for final (11 active) the WC isn't the end all and be all.

    2. Madderegern
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      WC... You have 7 non-playing and two goalies for the same match...

  3. BB-8
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    WC active. Thoughts?

    Patricio Neuer
    Taylor Sagna Fonte Geuerriro Hector
    Payet Sanches Ozil Gotze Draxler
    Bale Ronaldo Griezmann

    1. HVT
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Good, in and around most on here at this point.

  4. La Roja
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    No hanky panky please

    1. Test Eagles
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      sorry

      ** zips up **

      1. HVT
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 15 Years
        10 years, 1 month ago

        Mouse in the house Alert!
        😉

      2. Sillet Bang
        • 16 Years
        10 years, 1 month ago

        Nice grav!

      3. Sillet Bang
        • 16 Years
        10 years, 1 month ago

        Not the only danger mouse I see

  5. Grounderz
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    So who here has invested heavily in a squad you predict that will make it into the final? Risk-reward pays off really well.

    1. HVT
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      I've spread the risk and have most of the key players in from each side and even if my 2 lowest ownership players progress ie 4+1=5 (+6ft) I'll still have 11 bar reds/Injury.

      1. Grounderz
        • 14 Years
        10 years, 1 month ago

        You've opted for a low risk strategy, which also means a low reward. Your approach is to hope for the players you have selected to score points, which is going to be very difficult and the chances are low.

        1. Test Eagles
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 14 Years
          10 years, 1 month ago

          It gets quite boring at these stages, almost impossible to catchup to leaders unless you have a freak captain differential or put all your eggs in one basket.

          1. Grounderz
            • 14 Years
            10 years, 1 month ago

            Which is why if you are chasing in your league, you need to make the ultimate decision whether to put all your eggs in one basket or to go low and hope for the best.

        2. HVT
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 15 Years
          10 years, 1 month ago

          Yes I have G, my OR is 700 so at this stage I'm looking to consolidate a top 1k finish if I'm honest, the problem with me/most on here is when it comes down to it we are hooked and just plain ordinary 'rank junkies'
          🙂

  6. Winston.
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    On WC, would you pick...
    A. Bale or
    B. Muller
    Thanks.

    1. HVT
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      B

  7. Blurryface
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    2 German or 2 Portugal or 2 Wales defence?

    1. HVT
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Add in 1 French and that's my back 7!

      1. Blurryface
        • 10 Years
        10 years, 1 month ago

        I dont have a back 7 rather back 6. I will have to take a hit to change DDG

        1. HVT
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 15 Years
          10 years, 1 month ago

          No hit, 2 Por if pushed - they may just sneak it with Ramsey out, also I wouldn't be surprised if Fra beat Ger so all round it's a tough call.

  8. timPgoodwin
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    What's the best strategy for those of us 'behind' in our Mini-Leagues? Punt on the teams you think will go through to the final? Look at differentials like Jonny Williams, Howedes, João Mário etc?

    Basically .... How can I still win my mini league ha ha

    My thinking now is, go for it, i'll either come first or last.

    1. HVT
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      So hard to find diff a now but yes to your q.

      1. timPgoodwin
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 1 month ago

        Cheers, I am thinking the fringe players coming in tonight/tomorrow - Collins, J.Williams, Howedes - and those who start who people ignore - Nani, Robson-Kanu, Ledley etc.

        Hope they step up, really wanted to put in Kimmich but he is listed as a Midfielder so no point.

    2. Netley Lucas
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Andy King is strongly 'rumoured' to replace Ramsey so he's a good differential and yes, João Mário is a good alternative to Sanches.

    3. Madderegern
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      How many points behind? Im behind by 6... hoping the right captain choice and maybe a too offensive strategy from my rival will do it...

      1. timPgoodwin
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 1 month ago

        Currently I am in 4th:

        - 6 points behind 3rd
        - 19 points behind 2nd
        - 53 points behind 1st (lost cause)

        My aim is 2nd as there's cash on offer for runner up.

        I have pulled the trigger on my team - Can't see past Bale as captain .... Put in J.Williams, A.Williams, Howedes, Nani and Guerreiro as my differentials.

  9. Garfield1001
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Who do you guys believe the priority is in terms of strikers, i.e. which of the four teams to drop?

    I currently own Muller and Bale. Lukaku to transfer out.

    Leading rival by 20 points and they have Giroud - therefore feel I need to get him to cover.

    Also surely Ronaldo is the captaincy option for day 1?

    Therefore Thinking of getting both Giroud and Ronaldo, replacing Lukaku and Muller. Have 6 players out to replace (incl. Ramsey) but if I go with this strategy will just leave the banned Ramsey in. But Muller looks a good option also?

    Thoughts..

    1. HVT
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Just Lukaku in that case for me.

    2. Kun Tozser
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Griezmann Ronaldo Bale for me

      1. Test Eagles
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        10 years, 1 month ago

        Ditto

  10. Roger Hernandezz
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Eid mubarak!!

    1. 1NVINCIBLES
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Happy Eid to those who celebrate!

    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Hennesey(1) Lloris (2)
    GURREIRO(1) WILLIAMS(1) Fonte(1) Hector(2) Sagna(2)
    SANCHES(1)OZIL(2)DRAXLER(2)Payet(2)Pogba(2)
    RONALDO(1C)Bale(1)Greizmann(2C)

    *TRANSFERS IN- UPPERCASE
    ~7 Day1 Players(4 POR, 3 WAL)
    ~8 Day2 Players (5 FRA,3 GER)
    ~At least 6 players will go through to the final.

    Only question in my mind is Should I risk on Pepe instead of Williams and go triple Portugal in defense??

    1. Madderegern
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      I thought about triple Portuguese defense too, but decided it was too much...

  11. HVT
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Anyone got the predicted defensive Portugese / German lineups?

    1. HVT
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Or even any update on:
      Williams/Hummels/Boatang.
      Thanks.

      1. Boydinho
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 1 month ago

        Hummels suspended though

      2. Madderegern
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 1 month ago

        Williams: ?
        Hummels: Suspended
        Boatang: They can't afford not to play him, even if he's not 100% fit

  12. Butlanding
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Who is the german striker? Gomez is out, isnt?

    1. Test Eagles
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      I think they're going to go with the old 4-6 formation and hope to get an own-goal off a corner. Otherwise Lowe might just sniff out a goal himself.

      1. Butlanding
        • 10 Years
        10 years, 1 month ago

        So just like group stage, difficult to score

    2. Madderegern
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Mueller or Gotze I would say.... Maybe Lululu-lukas

      1. Butlanding
        • 10 Years
        10 years, 1 month ago

        I hope that is gotze or lukas, my rival in mini league have muller 😀

    3. Netley Lucas
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      The front 4 should be Draxler, Gotze, Muller and Ozil if as expected they play 4 at the back and 2 in CM.

      1. Madderegern
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 1 month ago

        Is Draxler nailed?

        1. Netley Lucas
          • 11 Years
          10 years, 1 month ago

          I expect he's well ahead of Gotze on the left. That's not to say Gotze won't start, but Draxler will imho.

          1. Butlanding
            • 10 Years
            10 years, 1 month ago

            Cheers. So the formation look like on matchday 1 and 2.

            1. Netley Lucas
              • 11 Years
              10 years, 1 month ago

              Yes I can't see Low playing wing-backs so the only real starting risk towards the business end is Gotze imho because he might surprise us with the "centre-forward".

    4. The Rock
      • 17 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Should be Gotze as the false 9.

  13. WorldCupDanB
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Are there any reports which suggest who will start between Rami and Umtiti.

    1. Chenku╰☆╮
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Rami

    2. 1NVINCIBLES
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      L'Equipe suggest Umtiti https://mobile.twitter.com/UEFAcomDavidC/status/750572881608867840

      I have Rami 🙁

  14. Madderegern
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Is Draxler nailed on? Im thinking him vs. Kroos.... what to do?

    1. 1NVINCIBLES
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      That's a tough one. Draxler is closer to goal but Kroos is in most set pieces (probably pens too now).

  15. X-Men
    • 15 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Great Iceland fans: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zsjggy2UIKU

  16. merin
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Thoughts on my team?

    Neuer Hennessey
    Hector Boateng Rami Fonte Guerreiro
    Payet Pogba Ozil Draxler R.Sanches
    Griezmann Bale Ronaldo

    FT: 0
    Budget: 0.9m

    1. Karan_G14
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Looks pretty good.

  17. Prøphet
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Morning all. FPL cant come fast enough. Tinkering needs to start.

    Some people from twitter are suggesting that Sanchez and Firmino are classified as forwards now?! There is no reason this can be accurate without the game being released or am i missing something?

    1. Respect My Authoritah
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      They are listed as forwards on PL site, causing the worry.

      However, Sanchez was listed as a forward before FPL was released last year.

      1. Prøphet
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 1 month ago

        Oh cool cool. Well lets hope neither of them are listed as forwards 🙂

        1. Sjaugen
          • 11 Years
          10 years, 1 month ago

          Alexis should be safe as a mid

  18. Karan_G14
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    I've got this with 5 FTs who should my last defender be don't want to go Triple defence on any team. Budget no issue.

    Henessey - Lloris
    Hector - Boetang - Pepe/Fonte - Gurriero/Cedric - _____
    Payet - Pogba - Ozil - Renato - (Ramsey)
    Giroud - Bale - Ronaldo

    1. Karan_G14
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Sorry not Ronaldo its Mueller.

    2. Netley Lucas
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Koscielny or Williams for goal threat.

      1. Karan_G14
        • 10 Years
        10 years, 1 month ago

        Think Kosc has more goal threat since Hummels is also out?

    3. mikess
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Not much choice of that Williams or Taylor or a French defender

      1. Karan_G14
        • 10 Years
        10 years, 1 month ago

        Yea I have those 3 in mind. Kosc he's due ?

        1. mikess
          • 15 Years
          10 years, 1 month ago

          Possibly I'm thinking of getting the most attacking defenders as possible as I don't see any cleanies again

          1. Karan_G14
            • 10 Years
            10 years, 1 month ago

            Doing the same thing. Think Taylor is a good option too. Which 2 out of Gurriero/Cedric/Pepe/Fonte ?

            1. mikess
              • 15 Years
              10 years, 1 month ago

              Pepe could be gold but discipline is an issue

              1. Karan_G14
                • 10 Years
                10 years, 1 month ago

                Think I'm gonna get him if he starts. He's very disciplined compared to 2 years ago won't be worried about that.

  19. mikess
    • 15 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Do you prefer Gotze or Muller as attacking cover for Germany?

    If I went Gotze I'd probably go Bale instead of Muller. If I went Muller I'd likely keep Ramsey and upgrade a defender

    1. Karan_G14
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Have The same issue though I have both Mueller & Bale. To upgrade Ramsey or a defender. I think clean sheets are going to be tough to get.

      1. mikess
        • 15 Years
        10 years, 1 month ago

        I'm thinking that. Been all set on covering Portugal now im torn between them both

        1. Karan_G14
          • 10 Years
          10 years, 1 month ago

          Don't go Triple defence on any team. But is Gotze nailed? I have all defences covered. Chasing 8 points so I'm thinking to punt on him.

    2. RubeRx
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      I personally don't think Gotze will start. I think the front 4 will be Draxler, Ozil, Kimmich, with Muller up top

      1. Netley Lucas
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 1 month ago

        Low has said Kimmich will play RB.

        1. RubeRx
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 11 Years
          10 years, 1 month ago

          Well he didnt play there last game, do you have a source to confirm this?

          1. Jazz!
            • 11 Years
            10 years, 1 month ago

            Him and Hector just operated as wingbacks last game. Kimmich played RB before that.

      2. mikess
        • 15 Years
        10 years, 1 month ago

        Don't see why he would move his right back for last two games and play someone else there

        1. RubeRx
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 11 Years
          10 years, 1 month ago

          Howedes played right back last game

          1. Jazz!
            • 11 Years
            10 years, 1 month ago

            They played 3 at the back? Howedes was the RCB. Kimmich and Hector were wingbacks. That system was just used to counter Italy's system. Before that, Hector and Kimmich have been the fullbacks.

            1. RubeRx
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 11 Years
              10 years, 1 month ago

              Thx Jazz
              According to the flashscore lineup, they show kimmich as a right mid but the fotmob app has them with the 3-5-2 wingback system

              1. Jazz!
                • 11 Years
                10 years, 1 month ago

                Fotmob app is correct 🙂

    3. Netley Lucas
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Muller, because we know he'll start either as CF or inside right.

  20. RubeRx
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Who do you think Low will prefer as a replacement for Khedira/Schweinsteiger at CDM?

    (A) Can
    (B) Weigl

    Can only has a handful of caps with the senior squad and Weigl has no experience at all but had a breakout season at Dortmund.

    Any insight or links are much appreciated

    1. mikess
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      I think he'd opt for Weigl

    2. Jazz!
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Probably B but I'd prefer A.

      1. RubeRx
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 1 month ago

        Pool fan?

        1. Karan_G14
          • 10 Years
          10 years, 1 month ago

          Haha don't you see the display ? Can't see Mignolet.

          1. Jazz!
            • 11 Years
            10 years, 1 month ago

            🙂

        2. Jazz!
          • 11 Years
          10 years, 1 month ago

          United fan actually. I really rate Can.

  21. SpaceCadet
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Please start pepito

  22. Beautiful Game
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Is Fonte nailed on for Portugal?

    1. Karan_G14
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Pretty much.

    2. mikess
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Yep

  23. Jazz!
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    No one going for any Jonny Williams or Robson Kanu punts?

    1. Netley Lucas
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Rumours are the Andy King will replace Ramsey.

      1. Sjaugen
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 1 month ago

        Bet he didn't dream of starting a euro semi last year

      2. Jazz!
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 1 month ago

        Ah.

    2. mikess
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Not with Bale classed as a forward. Allen would be my punt. Will take over the responsibility in midfield

  24. King H
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Alright my brothers ! Eid mubarak to you all.

    Lloris DeGea*
    Hector Rami Giaccherini* Vermaelen* Jed*
    Hazrad Payet Draxler Blazczskowski* Ramsey*
    Ronaldo Bale Milik*

    so guys i have Giaccherini Vermaelen Jed Blazcskowski Ddg and Milik to replace.

    who to bring in ?

    thanks

    1. mikess
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      All depends who you fancy to win each semi

    2. 1NVINCIBLES
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Patricio, Boateng/Koscielny, Guerreiro/Fonte, Williams/Taylor, Ozil (over Hazard instead of Kuba), Griezmann/Muller

      1. King H
        • 14 Years
        10 years, 1 month ago

        what a G.. thank you.

  25. JJO
    • 13 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Witsell in Everton?!

    1. A.T
      • 16 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Is he any good?

  26. MGD
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    LLoris / Hennesey
    Hector , Rami , TAYLOR, SAGNA, GUIERRO/CEDRIC
    Özil, Payet, Renato, POGBA/KROOS/DRAXLER,
    Giroud, Bale, RONALDO

    Which 2 should i fit into my MF?
    With Cedric, Drax, Pogba i still have 1,7m ITB.

    5p to my ML leader, 600€ for the winner. Please help me (:

    1. MGD
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      I could do Taylor -> Boateng aswell. Since i have Hennessey

    2. 1NVINCIBLES
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Kroos & Drax

      1. MGD
        • 10 Years
        10 years, 1 month ago

        Thanks.

        Probably doing Kroos and Pogba.

        Drax is probably only getting 70 minutes and Pogba has the highest amount of attempts of all MF.

        1. 1NVINCIBLES
          • 10 Years
          10 years, 1 month ago

          Nice, good luck!

  27. Jay_
    10 years, 1 month ago

    My 6 year old niece reads more clearly and fluently than this Pistorius judge!

  28. Jazz!
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Victor Valdes to Middlesbrough could be an interesting one. If that happens, do we think FPL will price him £4.5m or £5.0m?

    1. 1NVINCIBLES
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      4.5m

      1. Jazz!
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 1 month ago

        Hope so 🙂

        1. 1NVINCIBLES
          • 10 Years
          10 years, 1 month ago

          Valdes-Mandanda 😀 (not sure if they rotates well though)

      2. JJO
        • 13 Years
        10 years, 1 month ago

        No way former Barca no1 keeper will be 4,5

        1. 1NVINCIBLES
          • 10 Years
          10 years, 1 month ago

          I'm kinda hoping the promoted team status will help. :p

  29. MGD
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Player Matches played Attempts on target Attempts off target Attempts blocked Attempts against woodwork Team
    Kevin De Bruyne 5 10 7 5 0
    Gylfi Sigurdsson 5 6 1 3 0
    Paul Pogba 5 6 4 3 1
    Mesut Özil 5 6 6 0 0

    TOP 4 attempts