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Up next in our series of members articles, which assess the statistics behind the 2015/16 season, is Watford.

We start off by looking at the Hornets’ team data in Quique Sanchez Flores’ solitary campaign at the helm and compare them to the rest of Premier League. After that, we analyse their first-team squad, main goal threats and creative sources in an attempt to gain insight on their prospects for the season ahead.

Tipped for the drop by many last time out, the Hornets were quick out the traps and racked up eight wins and five draws in the first 18 Gameweeks. Although Flores’ side failed to maintain momentum over the rest of the season and managed just four victories and as many draws in the final 20 matches, they were never in danger of relegation and ended in thirteenth spot, eight points clear of the bottom three.

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  1. Pirlø's Pen
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Is Baines even nailed anymore?

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

      Hopefully.

      May not be. Easy switch to Coleman if needed

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

      Why wouldn't he be? Captain?

      1. Pirlø's Pen
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 1 month ago

        Pretty sure Jagielka is captain, and cause he is ageing, maybe past his best, Oviedo knocking on the door, he started today too.

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

          You are right. Maybe he was captain at a friendly or something..

    3. Defcons are for Kinnear
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      It seems as though the decision is
      Baines if he's on pens
      Coleman if he's not on pens

  2. A-S-H
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    What are peoples thoughts on tadic?

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

      Class player and class FPL option

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

        I agree with nidge. Would probably want to see how the new manager uses him first

    2. FrankieTheGent
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      An awful lot of what Southampton do comes through him.
      Worth a start.

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

      Watchlist. Siggy for the first gws

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

      Coming around to liking him now I realised Saints don't have qualifying!

      Still not sure I prefer him to Cesc, Ayew or Siggy though

    5. AriseSirGiggsy
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Decent, lovely crosser of a ball
      But doesn't get in the box greatly

      He'll probably be reliable to deliver what his price point suggests

    6. Davido989
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Would be in more teams if he was more expensive. If that makes sense.

      1. Ayew Serious
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 1 month ago

        It doesn't 😉

  3. OLLY G
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    If l pick Foster/Heaton, should my 5th defender be Mee or Francis so l don't double up?

    1. Lovren an elevator
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Francis. I fancy him for this season. His stats from last season don't do him justice cos he had to play CB so much. Playing RB all season he should get a lot of chances for assists. Plus with the defensive signings they've made, he could improve on his cleansheet from last year. Plus if you're playing him in a rotation anyway....it's all good

  4. AriseSirGiggsy
    • 15 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Been thinking all day about getting Firmino into my team... but their first 5 fixtures are just rancid.

    I'm not bothered about the aways - he got more goals and more assists on the road than st home last season.

    But Arsenal, Spurs, Chelsea and Leicester... basically 4 of the top 6 defences. Just seems too much.

    What's everyone thinking?

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

      I am waiting. Southampton, Swansea and Spurs tempts me more

    2. FrankieTheGent
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Wait and see. Especially considering the personnel there now.

    3. Ser Davos
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      I'm as stuck as you are and I'm playing 3-5-2 and eyeing an early WC as it stands.

      A weakened Arsenal followed by Burnley seems a reasonable opening two games tbh.

      1. Ser Davos
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 1 month ago

        Plus, Klopp only rotated due to the Europa assault.

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

      Yeah, not liking it.

      Actually looks good for first 2 weeks imo - Arsenal will get battered.

      Awkward price too

    5. Davido989
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      I don't think he played against Spurs at all last season but managed 2 goals, 2 assists against the other 3.

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

        Sturridge eliminates the midfield rotation anxiety

        1. Davido989
          • 15 Years
          10 years, 1 month ago

          I don't think Sturridge is necessarily a start in a 433. 4231 however..

  5. Lestat
    • 15 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Heaton / Foster

    Friend / Shaw / Otamendi / Evans / Wilson

    Hazard / Mhiktaryan / Cabaye / Downing / Fletcher

    Ibrahim / Aguero / Negredo

    Any thoughts?

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

      Cabaye and Downing a little meh for me.. 7 maybe. Would downgrade Mkhi/Zlatan and upgrade defence

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

    Jeremy Wilson
    @JWTelegraph
    Prognosis on Per Mertesacker is more serious than even Wenger suggested tonight. At least five months out is the expectation

    Gabriel steal of the season, as it stands. I like his baseline baps, too.

    1. Dr Dream
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Be daft not to. Great fixtures coming up soon as well. Sanchez and Gabriel will do fine.

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

      Gabriel was going to be first choice anyway imo. This just nails him on

    3. Ayew Serious
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      I had him for a period last season. I do remember him being quite awful at getting bonus.

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

        Yes not a lot of baps. But he is cheap

  7. Stupendous
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Ok I've messed around a bit. 3 5 2 got some nice buzz, so here is a stronger bench in a 3 4 3...

    DeGea
    Williams. Moreno. Stones
    Silva. Fabregas. Mahrez. Mkhiratryan
    Aguero. Benteke. Negredo

    Jakupovic. Leko. McAuley. Lenihan

    1. Woy of the Wovers
      • 16 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Negredo is a no. Benteke not good. And Silva is a poor man's KDB

      1. Pirlø's Pen
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 1 month ago

        Personally I like Negredo, think Middlesborough will supply him well. Bent eke is gold if he goes to Palace, but yeah Silva is no KDB anymore.

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

      Is Nolito too punty? I think he'll be more dangerous thanSilva

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

      I think this looks fairly decent. Not too sure about Negredo and Fabregas. Two pending transfers here. And Moreno surely won't be first choice when the transfer window closes?

  8. Woy of the Wovers
    • 16 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Don't these tables normally show assists and goals?

  9. bmor
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    After 8 hours of chopping and changing..... RMT please.. My head is wrecked and fried

    Hennessy, Foster
    Morgan, Walker, Souare (Evans, Friend)
    Mahrez, Alli, Ayew, Tadic, (Fletcher)
    Augero,Vardy, Gray

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

      Goals GALORE there. I like

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

        thanks

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

      Not bad for the first few games and going off fixtures

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

        Cheers

    3. Shipstontrev
      • 17 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      No Man U? Some decent fixtures to start with. Mahrez to Mikhy.

  10. A-S-H
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Why did tadic only play 2280 mins last season? Was he injured at any point or was he not picked consistency.

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

      Think he was dropped for a few games

  11. Tinchy Sneijder
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Who rotates well with Foster in goal?

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

      Heaton

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

      Have you looked at the ticker?

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

    Players I want but struggling to fit in:
    Mki, Ayew, Sigg, Delfe, Alli

    Obvious choice is to DG Haz or KdB but I like their prospects

    Foster Heaton
    McCauley Shaw Azpi Souare Friend
    Haz KdB Townsend Gradel 4.5
    Aguero Lukaku Wilson/Gray

    Any suggestions?

    1. Dušan Citizen
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Would have Miki over Hazard any day.

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

        Looking like a clear option

        Cheers

    2. ***00tennis***
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      no way lose HAZ for Miki...get rid of rotation dude KDB, especially as have Kun

  13. Dušan Citizen
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Hope I will get Otamendi jersey soon. 😀

    1. Pirlø's Pen
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      As a Reading fan I can't wait to get Van der Vaart on my back.

      1. Dušan Citizen
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 1 month ago

        Yeah, I heard you are signing him. 🙂 But he dropped a lot.

    2. Stupendous
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Ali express

      1. Dušan Citizen
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 1 month ago

        Not sure we have it here in Kosovo, Serbia. 😆

  14. Pirlø's Pen
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Are we maybe overestimating Shaw's attacking threat? Admittedly he has been injury struck but he has scored 0 and assisted 3 in 4 BPL seasons.

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

      Shaw is a good defender in a likely to be good defensive team. He won't outscore Bellerin or anything but he will do well for a 5.5 outlay imo

    2. Davido989
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      That's a poor return to be honest, for FPL.

    3. Norman Conquest
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      i have faith in shaw before he got injured last season he was awesome

    4. Chris_White
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      I'm probably the only one going Walker instead. I like my chances.

      1. Rasping Drive
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 17 Years
        10 years, 1 month ago

        I am with ya!

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

      Seriously!? I thought he had good attacking threat

    6. Porkchops Johnson
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      With the recent Mertesacker news I think I'll go Gabriel instead of Shaw, and maybe upgrade one of my 4.5 DEFs to a 5.0 with the remaining 0.5

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

      Must admit I do prefer Fuchs.

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

    If Arsenal now get a quality CB (upgrade on Mert/Gabriel), I think - even though he's awfully expensive - Bellerin will be in my team.

    1. Davido989
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      But they probably won't.

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

        Knowing Wenger, it could easily happen that they stick with what they have. Unfortunately, I see this injury as a blessing in disguise for them.

    2. Dr Dream
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      He'll have to get somebody, if Gabriel gets injured he's stuffed.

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

        In Chambers we trust...

        1. Dr Dream
          • 13 Years
          10 years, 1 month ago

          I'm amazed they still have him.

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

            Amazed by how bad he's been for them considering his superb season at Southampton before he came.

            1. Dr Dream
              • 13 Years
              10 years, 1 month ago

              Yeah, he looked good. The Debuchy transfer was no better either.

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

                Lol. Correct.

      2. Shipstontrev
        • 17 Years
        10 years, 1 month ago

        Somewhere else for Walcott to fail!

    3. Dr. Rog
      • 16 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Kos Per Gabe Monreal Chambers Holding in that order.

      With Kos/Per/Monreal both the wrong side of 30 and Gabe/Chambers yet to convince I can see Wenger making a defensive signing.

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

        I think you're right. But which kind of signing will it be? A 18 year old hungarian? 😛

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

        I can see Wenger making offensively low offers for defenders all around Europe and say there was no quality CB available for the right price...

    4. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
      • 16 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      wenger has said it's likely a cb will come in

      mustafi being rumoured

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

        Not much of an upgrade if so

        1. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
          • 16 Years
          10 years, 1 month ago

          I think it's a good upgrade, mert is in his 30's whilst mustafi is entering his mid 20's and is a German int

          Good move if it happens

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

            Haven't seen him much, but he seems to have some issues. May have been coincidental, but even so.

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

          I think Mustafi is quality

  16. OLLY G
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Which 4.5m midfielder does everyone currently have?

    I know Hojbjerg is a risk, but no goals and only 1 assist last season for Capoue is hardly appealing......

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

      I'm interested in Maloney, but will he start?

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

      Leko at the moment but will have to keep an eye on the rest of preseason

    3. Davido989
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Capoue. Simply cos he will play and that's all I care about.

      No point getting a Saint/WBA fodder as I can see myself tripling up on their assets at one stage - that wouldn't happen with Watford.

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

        This.

        All you need him for is bench fodder in case one of your outfield starters doesn't play.

      2. Ayew Serious
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 1 month ago

        Capoue been attacking non stop in pre season too

      3. Porkchops Johnson
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        10 years, 1 month ago

        I have Capoue for the same reason as described here, dont want to spend a WBA/Soton slot. Also saw some talk here the other day about Capoue possibly playing in a more advanced position this year, compared to last season

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

        Trebling up on West Brom? The idea of it makes me shudder

        1. Davido989
          • 15 Years
          10 years, 1 month ago

          Haha. Doubling up on their defence is easy to do, but their fixtures mean I'll allow a spot in case someone like Rondon hits the ground running.

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

            I think I am safe enough there. No way will that happen.

            Southampton fair enough though there is some real quality there

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

      He managed to stay ahead of Bellerin in the pecking order for around half a season a couple of seasons ago. Got an England cap I think as well

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

        Reply fail

        1. Ayew Serious
          • 11 Years
          10 years, 1 month ago

          Makes you look stupid too lol

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

            I am stupid so at least it matches

            1. Ayew Serious
              • 11 Years
              10 years, 1 month ago

              😀

        2. Shipstontrev
          • 17 Years
          10 years, 1 month ago

          Hard cheese!

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

            Parmesan? Grana Padano?

      2. Ser Davos
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 1 month ago

        and he kept Clyne out of the side too.

    5. UpAndAway
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      What about Mendy? Will play the Kante role...

  17. whoracle
    • 15 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Looking sharp 😆 http://bit.ly/2ajH2SP

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

      He'll have his trimmed haircut and beard ready soon to score 5 goals in a game.

  18. A-S-H
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Are any Everton players worth considering?

    Not sure about Lukaku atm - may be a bit tired and is not training atm.
    Barkley looks good but is not on set pieces.

    Baines? Delu?

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

      Fixtures suggest we need one of their attacking players.

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

      Baines and Lukaku figures in lots of my teams

  19. Nomar
    • 16 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Can't decide between Hazard or Costa as my Chelsea attacker.

    1. Norman Conquest
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      hazard 100%

    2. Davido989
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Michy worth a look too.

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

      Hazard.

      Costa will be sent off for approaching the referee before the international break

  20. AriseSirGiggsy
    • 15 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Wondered if anyone would care to "rate my template"

    GK:
    4.5 / 4
    (Now Foster, Jaku)

    Defence:
    5.5 / 5 / 4.5 / 4.5 / 4
    (Now: Shaw, GJohnson, Evans, Friend, Wilson)

    Midfield;
    1x super premium (10+}
    (now KDB)
    1x premium (8.5-9.5)
    (now Mahrez)
    1x mid-range (6.5-8)
    (now Ayew)
    1x budget (5-6)
    (now Adomah)
    1x 4.5
    (now Capouet)

    Forwards:
    1x Aguero.
    1x premium (9-11.5)
    (Now Kane)
    1x mid-range (6-8.5)
    (now Gray)

    1. A-S-H
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      would not even consider stoke with their starting fixtures.

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

        Hmm take your point
        Not awful, but not pretty

        Struggling a little with that 5.0 defender if I'm honest - wanted it for flexibility bit might just do 4.5 and pop the 0.5 in the bank

        1. A-S-H
          • 10 Years
          10 years, 1 month ago

          maybe dawson or williams?? Much better fixtures and good attacking threat.

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

            Williams is a bap monster.... it took a long while but he did eventually come good for me last season - had him all the way

  21. Alan Hansen's Emu
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    I get the money the money in football... I do.

    However, £78M for Higuian at 28 is ridiculous. He WILL continue to score goals in Seria A - but he won't win the CL for Juve.

    Poor business by Juve, completely driven by Pogba cash.

    1. Ayew Serious
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      That's not true

    2. Shipstontrev
      • 17 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Andy Carroll says hi.

    3. Dr Dream
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Yeah, it is.

      Ronaldo and Bale...whilst being more had far more potential pluses, marketing and sell on value not being the least of them... Higuaín has very little of that by comparison...

      Real Madrid have made a packet out of Ronaldo..United were ripped off...

    4. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
      • 16 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      silly money but they also destroyed their nearest competition by taking the best player

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

        This.

        How the heck did Juve go from relying on free-transfers are budget buys to paying £78m for a 28 year old striker who's only ever seriously looked great in Serie A?

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

          107 La Liga goals in 190 games

    5. KingNidge
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      The most interesting thing about it is all those who were up in arms about United potentially spending a massive fee on a better and much younger player have had nothing to say about this.. strange..

    6. Porkchops Johnson
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      I understand the appeal of buying a rivals star player, with him scoring 36 in 35, and the loss of Morata.

      But as you said, he's 28 (29 in December), and he'll probably have 3-4 season left at max level.

      I think the purchase of him, Pjanic and Benatia will be enough to dominate Serie A, but I don't think he's what they need to win a CL title. Juve have been pretty good with their transfers in the last years, but I think they're overpaying

  22. Tinchy Sneijder
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    RMT out of 10
    Foster/Heaton
    Simpson/Kone/Cathcart/Evans/Pieters
    Hazard/Mahrez/Coutinho/Ayew/Capoue
    Aguero/Lukaku/Wilson

    1. THE Wild Rover
      • 16 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      I don't get why people ask for a rating out of 10. If I said 7/10 what have you learnt other than I think it's not perfect? 😕

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

        I concur. If I knew what 10/10 was I wouldn't tell anyone

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

        I prefer it. It means I can do a quick RMT. It's when they reply with a "How can I improve it" that gets me down 🙂

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

          But that is inevitable. Does nobody realise all our decisions are subjective!

          ANd we all have biases whether conscious or unconscious.

          Plus a big slice of FPL is luck too!

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

        Yeah, it's a very weird trend going around.

    2. Dr Dream
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      7/10

      1. THE Wild Rover
        • 16 Years
        10 years, 1 month ago

        😀

        1. Dr Dream
          • 13 Years
          10 years, 1 month ago

          hehehe...

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

      Coutinho is the leasr attractive pick out of a very attractive set of Liverpool mids

      Firmino is your man there

  23. Nomar
    • 16 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Lamela looking tempting.

  24. Chris_White
    • 15 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    I have a feeling Batshuayi could be the Chelsea attacking asset to own. If we stick with 442, Costa will create lots of space for him and he's gonna get quite the service...

    1. Ayew Serious
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Hopefully.

    2. Tinchy Sneijder
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Hazard. he's got a point to prove and looked incredible in parts of the euros and he seemed to finally find his feet towards the end of last season. I'm hoping he caries the momentum forward and tears it up.

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

        I think he'll be grand this year too. Just not sure on how he'll manage his role in a 4-4-2.

    3. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
      • 16 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      have a feeling a striker will be coming in soon which may mean he isn't a nailed on pick

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

        It would make sense, really unproven and Remy is hopefully on his way out..

        1. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
          • 16 Years
          10 years, 1 month ago

          remy should def leave, suprised he hasn't gone already

          conte says he wants 5 more players and I think a striker will be part of this. Morata and lukaku were names the press were talking about.

          I think they def need an extra body in that spot anyway because as good as bats is he doesn't have much experience

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

            Yup. If Bats doesn't deliver there's no way we can play 4-4-2 now unless Conte plays Hazard or even Pedro up front off Costa in some weird way.

    4. Ser Davos
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Easy to forget that Costa's relative bappage potential is potential too.

      1. Ser Davos
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 1 month ago

        *poor too

    5. Pirlø's Pen
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      I agree, expect big things from Bats.

  25. MFPL
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Who are the best 5 defenders to have for rotation?
    I have read the post by 'MRMAVERICK' and find it very helpful, I just want to see if there is any better ones.

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

        Thank you! This is very helpful, I appreciate it.

  26. proczell
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    A) Lukaku - Mkhi
    B) Zlatan - Mahrez

    Have been on A for a long time, but B tempts me

    1. Tinchy Sneijder
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      B, simply because its easier to downgrade than upgrade

    2. Pork Pie Sausage Roll
      • 16 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      B easily for me. Two captaincy options

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

        Thanks. Just need some assurance from Zlatan in pre season...

    3. Pirlø's Pen
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Been ignoring Zlatan for a while but had a long think about it today and don't think I can start the season without him. One of the only players other than Kun that is guaranteed a hatrick, so B.

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

        I will probably end up there too..

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

    Is there no ultimate league this year ?

    1. THE Wild Rover
      • 16 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      No 🙁

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

      Nope

    3. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 17 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      nope

  28. FPL Maldini
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Can someone convince me that Silva is a bad shout? I am weirdly insisting myself that he will do well

    1. THE Wild Rover
      • 16 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      I had him, switched to Nolito

      1. Ser Davos
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 1 month ago

        Similar thoughts.

        Silva always get's overlooked here in pre season but always starts very well.

        1. Ser Davos
          • 11 Years
          10 years, 1 month ago

          Also, he's tailor made for Guardiola's style. Match made in heaven in theory.

          1. Dr Dream
            • 13 Years
            10 years, 1 month ago

            A properly fit Silva playing with a properly fit Aguero is always an option...sadly it doesn't happen often enough.

            They are by a mile the best double act in the PL..in fact possibly the only true double act...

    2. A-S-H
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      good player but doesnt score many goals and isn't on set pieces.

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

      Perfectly good option. I have no plans for him though

    4. Chris_White
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      He's been disappointing for the last couple of seasons, but struggled with some injuries. I think he'll come good under Guardiola, but still prefer KdB although he's 1.5 more.

    5. Shipstontrev
      • 17 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Silva has glass ankles, unfortunately.

      1. Dr Dream
        • 13 Years
        10 years, 1 month ago

        Yes...but they're beautiful....

    6. Dr Dream
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Oddly...Nolito thinks he will do well...

  29. Dr Dream
    • 13 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Just picking up on WR's point about RMT's 7/10...

    Having a strategy of only really picking players I like means I always end up with a RMT of 10/10... happy days...

  30. proczell
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Looking at Mavericks rotation article, this team looks really fun.

    Foster - Jaku
    Kone - Friend - Wasi - Zuniga - Pieters
    Haz - Mahrez - Siggy - Lamela - Capoue
    Ibra - Kun - Wilson

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

      Won't be anything fun about the returns from that defence

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

        They actually rotate pretty well, I can take 2/4 cleanies per week

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

          Think most people would take 2 cleanies every week with a solid defence mate.. You're being very optimistic expecting that from those boys

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

            You are probably right. Time for some sleep now.. haha. Thanks!

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

              No worries mate 🙂

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

            lol nidgey

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

              Don't mean to piss on your cornflakes mate you presented a very well thought out idea.. i just don't see it working out

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

                no worries, i am a maverick after all

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

                  We'll see about that 🙂

    2. Pirlø's Pen
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Get rid of Lamela and upgrade the defence