Pre-Season

Pre Season Section Now Live

With the new 2016/17 summer fixtures officially underway following West Ham’s 3-0 defeat to Seattle Sounders earlier this morning, we’re launching the Pre-Season Section of the site once again as we build-up towards the start of the new Premier League campaign. We’ll also be adding the Pre-Season tab on the site main page over the next day.

Most of the 20 Premier League sides are now back in training, with some teams facing their first friendlies towards the end of this week. We’ve put together a list of every club’s confirmed summer schedule so far and also linked every article published over the break for each team. You can visit the Pre-Season guide for a full rundown on all of the Scout Reports, Moving Targets, Great Expectations and Sleeper articles, in addition to our assessments of the three promoted sides, while we’ll also be adding our Fixture Analysis pieces shortly.

We’ll be updating the Pre-Season guide on a daily basis, adding every article upon publication. Each team also has their own “Scout Notes” and “Form Players” sections, which will be added to throughout the summer. We’ll be keeping a close eye on all the friendlies and, as well as rolling out plenty of Scout Scribbles articles to cover the matches, will be using this as a handy one-stop-shop to compile your guide ahead of the launch of the 2016/17 Premier League season next month.

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  1. Weeb Kakashi
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 11 months ago

    Pick one!!

    A Andre Gomes( Triple Portugal attack)
    B Joe Allen ( Double Wales attack)
    C Jonny Williams ( Double Wales)
    D Sissoko ( Double French)

    Is Joe Allen on set pieces now??

    1. Tomlette Greggs
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 11 months ago

      neither but D if you must.

    2. kamdaraji
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 11 months ago

      Don't like any of them!

  2. Tomlette Greggs
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    7 years, 11 months ago

    Bottomed.

    A) Muller + Pogba

    or

    B) Griezmann + Draxler?

    Leaning towards B. Think it has more goal threat. Thoughts appreciated.

    1. Johnny Drama
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 11 months ago

      Yes b

    2. kamdaraji
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 11 months ago

      B

    3. The Rock
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 11 months ago

      B

  3. Backup Dancer
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 11 months ago

    Only need to use 5 transfers so have a luxury one to use.

    Upgrade Nani to

    A. Ronaldo
    B. Muller
    C. Keep Nani

    The funds I'd get keeping Nani don't really do much so ignore budget.

    1. Funkyav
      • 15 Years
      7 years, 11 months ago

      A

    2. gazza0088
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 11 months ago

      A, obviously

      1. Backup Dancer
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 11 months ago

        Muller tempting me.

  4. Garfield1001
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    7 years, 11 months ago

    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?

    Thinking of getting both Giroud and Ronaldo. Have 6 players to replace but if I go with this strategy will just leave the banned Ramsey in.

    Thoughts?

  5. Paramaribo
    • 10 Years
    7 years, 11 months ago

    Any news on Giroud? What is the probability that he will start tomorrow in your opinion?

    1. andy85wsm
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 11 months ago

      Unless he's injured - 100% to start

    2. Garfield1001
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 11 months ago

      Why wouldn't he? What have I missed?

  6. Johnny Drama
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 11 months ago

    Pick one

    A Giroud
    B Muller

  7. bengan1113
    • 13 Years
    7 years, 11 months ago

    Chance of goetze starting tomorrow?

    1. kamdaraji
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 11 months ago

      0-100%

      1. bengan1113
        • 13 Years
        7 years, 11 months ago

        Like I figured!

    2. Grand Thibauto
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 11 months ago

      He should with Khedira, Schweini, Gomez, Hummels(Not that it matters) out of the side

  8. gazza0088
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 11 months ago

    Select 2: Pogba, Ozil, Kroos, Goetze

    (I'm currently France & Portugal heavy)

    1. Camp No No
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 11 months ago

      Öz&Göz then

  9. Debauchy
    • 11 Years
    7 years, 11 months ago

    Such a waste this Value thing in the Maccy game. Team chosen 6 mil itb

    1. Camp No No
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 11 months ago

      😆 I feel the money ITB affected my choices, bought more expensive players than had planned just because I could afford it. Hope that won't backfire.

      1. Grand Thibauto
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 11 months ago

        Just got in Gotze for that. Should have got Draxler in stead I think.

  10. Pumpkinhead - I'm ITK …
    • 15 Years
    7 years, 11 months ago

    Anyone concerned about gru injury?

    I'm 20 ahead in my ml and both second and third have him so I'm forced into defensive mode and need to select

    1. Camp No No
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 11 months ago

      If you're worried about it, just pick Griezmann instead.

      1. Pumpkinhead - I'm ITK …
        • 15 Years
        7 years, 11 months ago

        Got him too mate.

        Ronaldo Greizman and gru was my plan

    2. Camp No No
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 11 months ago

      Trained with others today, anyway.

      1. Paramaribo
        • 10 Years
        7 years, 11 months ago

        Do you have link to support this statement?

  11. sirmorbach
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 11 months ago

    Özil or Pogba?

    I've already got Draxler and Kroos (GER), Payet and Griezmann (FRA).

    1. The Rock
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 11 months ago

      Ozil for me.

      1. sirmorbach
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 11 months ago

        appreciate it, man!

  12. andy85wsm
    • Has Moderation Rights
    • 13 Years
    7 years, 11 months ago

    Draxler or Kronos? Are we sure the former will start?

    1. kamdaraji
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 11 months ago

      pretty sure

    2. BENOIT
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 11 months ago

      I'm struggling with this one also.

      Draxler the better pick if minutes the same, but.....

  13. Forza Papac
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 11 months ago

    Is guerriero likely to start?

    1. andy85wsm
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 11 months ago

      Probably. We will get lineups soon enough

  14. La Roja
    • 12 Years
    7 years, 11 months ago

    Skrtel reportedly agreed to move to Fenerbahce

    1. JAC THE CAT
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 11 months ago

      He looks gone

  15. JAC THE CAT
    • 10 Years
    7 years, 11 months ago

    Has Jose talked about Depay since taking over?

    Likely to come in at a very low price after such a disapointing season.

    1. andy85wsm
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 11 months ago

      Likely to not be first choice too. Maybe one for when injuries happen

    2. KingNidge
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 11 months ago

      Eating pine week in week out

    3. JAC THE CAT
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 11 months ago

      It's a shame it hasn't worked out for him

  16. @ocprodigy
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    7 years, 11 months ago

    Gotze to start up front now surely?

    1. Ayew Serious
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 11 months ago

      Mario Gomez is my captain

    2. Adam West - Team Serbia for…
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 11 months ago

      He was dropped for Gomez earlier in the tournament ? . No guarantee imo

    3. andy85wsm
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 11 months ago

      Just messaged a German mate asking about Draxler and he said this:

      kicker.de guesses that this will be the starting 11: Neuer - Kimmich, Höwedes, J. Boateng, Hector - T. Kroos, B. Schweinsteiger - T. Müller, Özil, Draxler - M. Götze

  17. Dušan Citizen
    • 10 Years
    7 years, 11 months ago

    Why was deleted the post of the guy who wrote prices? Anything more said?

    1. Ayew Serious
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 11 months ago

      Because he's blatantly lying

    2. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 15 Years
      7 years, 11 months ago

      You may as well have written some prices.

    3. andy85wsm
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 11 months ago

      Because nothing else was said and it looked like they were pointing out what the prices will be

      1. Jøssy ⭐
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 11 months ago

        Prices of FPL players?

        1. Dušan Citizen
          • 10 Years
          7 years, 11 months ago

          Yes

          1. Jøssy ⭐
            • 9 Years
            7 years, 11 months ago

            The implication being he had some insight into the prices before the game launched?

            I'd be surprised. I'd have just ignored him

    4. Dušan Citizen
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 11 months ago

      Wasn't it easier to ask him for sources and then delete if he said he made it by himself?

      1. La Roja
        • 12 Years
        7 years, 11 months ago

        He did ask that

      2. andy85wsm
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 13 Years
        7 years, 11 months ago

        Best to not leave that type of post up too long - leads to way more questions than answers.

      3. TorresMagic™
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 15 Years
        7 years, 11 months ago

        Should list it in the 1st place.

      4. I Member
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 11 months ago

        If he has a source he'll repost it with the source. But he doesn't.

  18. Pringle
    • 10 Years
    7 years, 11 months ago

    What do you prefer?

    A. Giroud + 5 playing defenders
    B. Bale + 4 playing defenders

    1. kamdaraji
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 11 months ago

      A

  19. Debauchy
    • 11 Years
    7 years, 11 months ago

    Such a media hoo ha , hang him high ! Every one who's only decision in life is about what to have for breakfast , shouting out loud .
    Decision was made , in hindsight, a mistake , but at the time was qualified.
    Get a grip please . Come live in Africa if you hate your place so.
    So easy to castigate , try doing it yourselves, losers

    1. Debauchy
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 11 months ago

      Not on here , sorry. just been on a few other news sites

    2. Jøssy ⭐
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 11 months ago

      Amen!!

    3. JogaSemmedo
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 11 months ago

      Assume your talking about Blair? If so nonsense

      1. Debauchy
        • 11 Years
        7 years, 11 months ago

        Yep , the do nothings know nothings , now the know it alls' , with a few exceptions.
        Like I said come live in Africa .
        Have you ever sniffed nonsense

  20. melvinmbabazi
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    7 years, 11 months ago

    Captain Bale or Ronaldo?

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

      Ronaldo

      1. kamdaraji
        • 14 Years
        7 years, 11 months ago

        reasons?

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

          48.66%

          1. Cpt Crunch Scott talent
            • 10 Years
            7 years, 11 months ago

            Air humidity?
            Could be right then, shouldn't grease up his hair too much so he will put away a few headers.

  21. Lone Wolf FPL
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 11 months ago

    Thinking about:

    Defense: 3 x Portugal, 2 x Germany, 1x France
    Midfield : Pogba, Payet, Ozil, Kroos, Draxler
    Attack: Ronaldo, Bale, Giroud

    Too much Germany + France could be a problem?

    1. 1NVINCIBLES
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 11 months ago

      Wouldn't worry them. Maybe revisit the triple Portugal defense instead? You've only got 5 players for worst case scenario (Wales and France wins).

      1. Lone Wolf FPL
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 11 months ago

        still have my WC.
        3x Portugal is my punt.
        Mustafi or Howedes more nailed?

        1. 1NVINCIBLES
          • 8 Years
          7 years, 11 months ago

          Ah! Good shout then. 🙂

          I've only seen Howedes in predicted lineups. No signs of Mustafi.

  22. kamdaraji
    • 14 Years
    7 years, 11 months ago

    dear me. This fantasy football is taking over my entire life!

    1. Ayew Serious
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 11 months ago

      😆

    2. Weeb Kakashi
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 11 months ago

      Ok

      1. kamdaraji
        • 14 Years
        7 years, 11 months ago

        think I'll retire when this tournament is over. Need to get my pension off Mark

        1. Funkyav
          • 15 Years
          7 years, 11 months ago

          not even time to get a grav!

    3. Debauchy
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 11 months ago

      A great alternative , real life sucks

  23. fenixri
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 11 months ago

    Hector or Boateng?

  24. RubeRx
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 11 months ago

    Who do you think is more likely to replace Khedira/Schweinsteiger at DM for Germany?

    While most of us are familiar with the former, 20 yr old Weigl had a breakout season for Dortmund.
    Unfortunately, he has absolutely zero experience with the national team. Can is not that much more experienced either, with only a handful of caps with the senior team.

    Who will Löw prefer to start?

    (A) Can
    (B) Weigl

    Any insight or links are much appreciated

    1. Karan14
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 11 months ago

      Schweinstiger is fit. He trained today.

    2. Netley Lucas
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 11 months ago

      Seems that Schweinsteiger might be fully fit.

  25. Karan14
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 11 months ago

    If Pepe doesn't start would it be better to go with 1 Defender each from Wales & Portugal rather than doubling up on Portugal ?

    1. Netley Lucas
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 11 months ago

      Yes, always good to have cover for all 4 teams, you never know.

      1. Karan14
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 11 months ago

        I have Hennessey in goal though.

  26. Knowledgeable meerkat
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 11 months ago

    I'm getting in a mess with this. Pick one please, funds matter not

    A) gotze
    B) pogba
    C) draxler

    1. Karan14
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 11 months ago

      Pogba

    2. Sean.
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 11 months ago

      I'd chance A

    3. Netley Lucas
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 11 months ago

      Depends, but if it's to even things up get Draxler.

  27. andy85wsm
    • Has Moderation Rights
    • 13 Years
    7 years, 11 months ago

    Patrício - Cédric, José Fonte, Bruno Alves, Guerreiro - Danilo - João Mário, Adrien, Renato Sanches - Nani, Ronaldo

    1. kamdaraji
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 11 months ago

      pepe!

    2. Hurricane Gilbert
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 11 months ago

      No pepe :O

      1. kamdaraji
        • 14 Years
        7 years, 11 months ago

        who already transferred in pepe with their FT and confirmed?

    3. kamdaraji
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 11 months ago

      Source Andy? Wales lineup?

    4. Dušan Citizen
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 11 months ago

      I think I'll get Mario

      1. kamdaraji
        • 14 Years
        7 years, 11 months ago

        Cheers Andy

    5. Malcolm Tucker for England …
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 11 months ago

      Bale (c)

  28. kamdaraji
    • 14 Years
    7 years, 11 months ago

    oh dear no Pepe

  29. Thomass
    • 12 Years
    7 years, 11 months ago

    Dusan, where did you see the leaked prices?

    1. Dušan Citizen
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 11 months ago

      Some guy posted it and his post is deleted.

      1. Debauchy
        • 11 Years
        7 years, 11 months ago

        Saw a waitress post them too

    2. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 15 Years
      7 years, 11 months ago

      Don't worry Thomass, all fake.

  30. bibi
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 11 months ago

    Anyone know if 3rd place game points count??

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

      No game