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After taking a look at the main goal threat from Fantasy Premier League defenders priced at 5.0 and under earlier in the week, we now turn our attentions to the centre of the park.

With the likes of Alexis Sanchez, Eden Hazard and Raheem Sterling high up on our shopping lists after bagging double-figure hauls in Gameweek 3, the need for value in midfield is vital.

This time around, then, we look at the leading contenders in the sub-8.0 bracket over the first three rounds of fixtures.

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  1. Ziro
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 7 months ago

    So want Dembele theory to come crashing down.

  2. Scotty B
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 7 months ago

    Heaton
    McAuley Baines Shaw
    Antonio Ozil Hazard Sterling
    Ibrahimovic Lukaku Benteke

    Subs Pickford Capoue Pieters Amat

    How's my team looking?

    1. Davido989
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      Nice. 🙂

    2. Blurryface
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      You have the exact same team as mine. So its good n templaty

      1. Scotty B
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 7 months ago

        🙂 who are you captaining?

    3. Lecky Legs FC
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      Bring Kun back in two GW's or just rolling with this WC team permantely?

      1. Scotty B
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 7 months ago

        Roll with it for now see how it gets on will roll my transfers for next 2 weeks though just incase 🙂

        1. Lecky Legs FC
          • 10 Years
          9 years, 7 months ago

          Sound GTG then mate.

      2. Sillet Bang
        • 16 Years
        9 years, 7 months ago

        Rolling what's the worst that can happen!

  3. Rian23
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 7 months ago

    shame rashfords minutes are limited

    1. Davido989
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      Should start on Saturday given Mkhitaryan is a doubt and Martial has been rubbish. But probably won't.

      1. TheBusDriver
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 7 months ago

        Has he played on the left before?

      2. TheBusDriver
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 7 months ago

        I mean as a starter not sub.

      3. TheBusDriver
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 7 months ago

        I asked you a question.

  4. Elijah's Wood
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 7 months ago

    Evening Gents! Not my team but would you wildcard this mess, or can my friend get away with taking a couple hits?

    Valdes*** Pope
    Shaw Stones Pieters // Holgate* Gardos***
    Sanchez Hazard Coutinho Ibe // Fletcher
    Negrado Musa* Aguero***

    £1.8m banked, the asterix's are levels of risk of not playing i.e. Holgate/Musa under threat of not starting, Ibe could be another i suppose

    1. Garlana
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      Id be tempted to

      1. Elijah's Wood
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 7 months ago

        Thanks Garlana, ive tried to advise on going without a GK until after this GW just to sort out the attack with a -4

    2. El-Kloppico
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      with this team, I would.

  5. MOZIL
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 7 months ago

    is zaza nailed?

    1. TheBusDriver
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      Yes, they don't have anyone elese.

    2. Differentiator
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      Yep.

      Bilic: "We're all expecting a lot from Zaza"

      1. MOZIL
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 7 months ago

        Zaza or rondon would be better?

    3. Elijah's Wood
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      Should be, their only striker

      1. MOZIL
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 7 months ago

        Zaza or rondon and why?

        1. Elijah's Wood
          • 11 Years
          9 years, 7 months ago

          Still dont trust a Pulis attacker no matter how many theyre buying. Then again all ive seen from Zaza is that 10 second penalty he missed in the euros lol. WHU have the fixtures so him but would rather Defoe/Benteke

  6. Niemi
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 7 months ago

    A) Lamela + Lukaku
    B) Mane/Firmino + Defoe

    1. Davido989
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      If you are fixtures man, A.

      1. Niemi
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 7 months ago

        I prefer points

        1. Davido989
          • 15 Years
          9 years, 7 months ago

          RMT thinks Lukaku will score a lot of points.

          1. Niemi
            • 11 Years
            9 years, 7 months ago

            Yes, but RMT thinks Mane/Firmino will outscore Lamela by more points than Lukaku will outscore Defoe..

              1. Niemi
                • 11 Years
                9 years, 7 months ago

                I don't think they have included that in RMT, Lamela has the same projected points as Alli and Eriksen.

    2. Elijah's Wood
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      Lamela supposedly not going to play this weekend due to getting back so late (check tweets/hot topics? Someone posted)

      Im tempted on Lukaku but Mane looks great

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

    What is the opinion on Iheanacho?
    Too risky due to not nailed, or decent punt?

    Just love his ppm.

    1. Niemi
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      Not nailed, Aguero back in 2 games.

    2. makaveli123
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      Risky. You might see Nolito or Sterling starting in a false 9 this weekend.

    3. El-Kloppico
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      Nolito will start upfront

    4. Lecky Legs FC
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      I'm punting on him for two GW's until Kun returns mainly for the game vs BOU suppose we'll know if he starts both games if he starts this Saturday.

  8. Gascoigne8
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 7 months ago

    Pick one please:

    A. Lallana
    B. Lamela
    C. Antonio
    D. Barkley

    Thanks

    1. Niemi
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      C

    2. Differentiator
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      C then D then B then A

    3. El-Kloppico
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      d

  9. Blurryface
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 7 months ago

    Zaza or Benteke?

    1. FPL Maldini
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      I'm going Zaza but both good options.

      I just prefer the players behind Zaza actually passing him the ball

  10. Jebiga
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 7 months ago

    1. Willian

    or

    2. Barkley

    ?

    1. Elijah's Wood
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      Im not sure how nailed Willian is, dont trust Barkley for points though out of those 2 Barkley. Both not great picks

  11. John wick
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 7 months ago

    Guys select1 on wildcard

    TeamA
    jaku
    Mcauley stones Valencia
    Sanchez lamela hazard pucheon
    Stuani ibra costa

    Bank3.5

    TeamB
    Jaku
    Mcauley stones Valencia
    Ozil lamela hazard Antonio
    Stuani ibra costa

    Bank 3.4

    Bench-foster capoue amat holgate

    Planing to switch costa to aguero in gw6

  12. FPL Maldini
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 7 months ago

    With Giroud back in the team and Sanchez back on the left is Sanchez still worth it? I remember a while back Giroud stealing his points

    1. Gascoigne8
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      Definitely worth it. Prefer him on left to upfront.

    2. stilicho
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      For me it's far from clear who the right Arsenal asset is.

      1. stilicho
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 15 Years
        9 years, 7 months ago

        To my mind you can only have 3 of Aguero / Ibra / Haz / Sanchez, and of those 4 Sanchez is the only one who isn't the stand out choice in his side. Doubtless he'll do well, but will he do so much better than the alternarives?

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

      Sanchez is not a CF, he performs best when coming from the wing...

  13. Jafalad
    • 16 Years
    9 years, 7 months ago

    Seriously hacked off but this is the best I can come up on WC:

    Heatster

    Amat, Friend, Valencia, Collins and McAuley

    Sanchez, Hazard, Capoooeee, Sterling and Antonio.

    Ibra, Lukaku and Gray.

    Issues:

    Would really like Barclay but who on earth do you take out of that midfield for him?
    The front three are a conundrum right now.
    Which of the newly signed players will become fantasy assets?
    Used my WC to clear the deadwood namely: Townsend, Long, Kun, Stones, Mahrez and Ramirez.

    Rate Me.

    1. BB-8
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      Don't like Gray. Burnley won't score too many. Midfield is great. Defence feels a bit light weight. Collins nailed on?

      1. Jafalad
        • 16 Years
        9 years, 7 months ago

        No better 6.5 than Gray I'm afraid BB. No reason for Collins not to be replaced is there?

        1. BB-8
          • 10 Years
          9 years, 7 months ago

          A lot of uncertainty regarding his ban as well. Could downgrade a keeper and do Gray to Defoe/ Zaza

    2. Jersey
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      Gray should be replaced. I am assuming that you want Kun back in 2 weeks.
      That will need 2 FT's. If Gray get banned next week, you'll want him out. That
      means -4 for Kun in week 6.

      Amat is playing so badly, he could be benched any time. I don't know your
      $ situation, but he should be upgraded to a 4.5

      Collins seems nailed, but i wonder.

      Sterling has ManU this week, and then CL and rotation starts. You want Barkley,
      this is the spot.

      Benteke for Gray, if you can afford. That situation at Palace is made for him.

      I know you're sharp. You can improve this team.

      1. Jafalad
        • 16 Years
        9 years, 7 months ago

        Good ideas. I like your thinking. Convincing reply.

  14. Stuberry
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 7 months ago

    Foster Pickford
    Jagielka Valencia Smith Souare Stones
    Ozil Townsend Sanchez Hazard Capoue
    Ibra Negredo Benteke

    Then a plan of
    Sanchez + Benteke ---> Aguero + Janujaz/Fer/King

  15. BB-8
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 7 months ago

    Which 4.4 mid will get the most minutes?

    A. Leko
    B. De roon
    C. Cattermole
    D. Mendy

  16. Ronnies
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 7 months ago

    Thoughts on doing rondon > benteke ?

    Free transfer.

  17. makaveli123
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 7 months ago

    Ooh, my defence look terrible this GW. Think Friend has the best chance of getting a CS.

  18. Jimmers
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    9 years, 7 months ago

    Lukaku!

    1. Whazza
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      That will do wonders for his self-esteem, if it's Cyprus he has got the monkey off his back. Coming in for me

      1. Whazza
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 7 months ago

        even if it's Cyprus*

  19. Davido989
    • 15 Years
    9 years, 7 months ago

    Lukaku goal

    1. Sillet Bang
      • 16 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      About time as I've hung on!

      1. Ibracadabra
        • 16 Years
        9 years, 7 months ago

        Guys he has 10 goals in 7 games for Belgium this year (including 2 at the Euros)... it's the woeful club form that's the issue. It certainly helps though for confidence of course...

        By the way Diego Costa scored 2 yesterday... 🙂

    2. The Bandit
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      Malcolm MacDonald scored 6 England goals in 24 games. 5 were in one game v Cyprus 😉

      1. Whazza
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 7 months ago

        Essential

      2. The Bandit
        • 15 Years
        9 years, 7 months ago

        *14 games

  20. Polaris - The Mortal Coil
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 7 months ago

    Which are you watching, if any?

    A) Switzerland vs Portugal - SS1
    B) Belarus vs France - SS2
    C) Cyprus vs Belgium - SS3
    D) Sweden vs Netherlands - ITV4

    1. KingNidge
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      B

    2. stilicho
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      E) Police Interceptors - C5

      1. Polaris - The Mortal Coil
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 7 months ago

        Ooo, never seen it but was a fan of Road Wars back in the day.

        1. Polaris - The Mortal Coil
          • 12 Years
          9 years, 7 months ago

          & Night Cops

    3. Konig Luther
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      A but not in SS1

    4. Black Panther
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      A, scouting Lukaku.

      1. Black Panther
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 7 months ago

        C*

  21. KingNidge
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 7 months ago

    Big Rom is lit

    1. Backup Dancer
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      Think that's all that was needed

    2. Davido989
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      😆

      Still laughing from the video you sent last night...!

      1. KingNidge
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 7 months ago

        did you get them all?

        1. Davido989
          • 15 Years
          9 years, 7 months ago

          Yep. The last one was hilarious. The one with Tim Cahill.

          1. KingNidge
            • 10 Years
            9 years, 7 months ago

            Messi with a goal more beautiful than the birth of any of my children

            1. Robben Mee Blind
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 11 Years
              9 years, 7 months ago

              To be fair childbirth is very Messi though

  22. Squires FC
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 7 months ago

    Firmino, coutinho or mane?
    Bolasie or redmond?
    Negredo or benteke?
    Stekelenburg or Adrian?

    1. StalkingDwarf
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      Mane
      Redmond
      Benteke
      Stekelenburg

    2. TheBusDriver
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      Coutinho
      Redmond
      Benteke
      Steklenburg

  23. FPL Maldini
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 7 months ago

    how to use the Kun money?

    A) Lukaku

    B) Zaza punt

    1. The Bandit
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      Buy the cheapest forward in the game, take the money, buy a yacht and bugger off into the sunset 😉

    2. MOZIL
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      Buy the cheapest forward in the game, take the money, buy a yacht and bugger off into the sunset

    3. 404_FC
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      a

  24. Sillet Bang
    • 16 Years
    9 years, 7 months ago

    Heaton
    Valencia Williams Azpi
    Hazard Ozil Nolito Coutinho
    Costa Hernandez Lukaku

    Jak Shaw Capoue Amat

    1001.1 no change

    3 Chelsea pushing my luck maybe?

  25. Dazzler365
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 7 months ago

    Let the roulette of owning Lukaku commence

  26. FPL Maldini
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 7 months ago

    Are Friend, Shaw and Stones all expected to start at the weekend?

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

      Shaw and Stones should, Friend is least likely of the 3.

    2. Jersey
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      yes. (i assume if Friend's injury was serious, we would have heard . . . Boro presser Thurs or Fri).

  27. Punter
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 7 months ago

    How's it going guys. What do you think of this WC team?

    Foster - Pickford
    Valencia - Baines - PvA - Evans - Amat
    Sanchez - Hazard - Sterling - Antonio - Capoue
    Ibra - Benteke - Defoe

    1. Cornholi0
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      I like it!

  28. Amatteos
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 7 months ago

    Who would you play?
    A. Stuani
    B. Capoue

    1. 404_FC
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      stuani

  29. Cornholi0
    • 15 Years
    9 years, 7 months ago

    Mandanda/Pickford

    Valencia, Williams, Collins, Evans, Amat

    Hazard, Ôzil, Lamela, Antonio, 4,5

    Ibrahimovic, Costa, Lukaku

    Good to go or is it to heavy upfront?

  30. southernpacific
    • 15 Years
    9 years, 7 months ago

    Is a -4 to get aguero back in going to be the norm