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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. DazF90
    10 years, 2 months ago

    Evening all!
    Rondon or Benteke?
    Ozil or sanchez?

    Thanks!

    1. Vedas
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Benteke and Sanchez

    2. Jersey
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Benteke

      The question is Sanchez or Ozil +1.5. That depends on your team. Can't be
      looked at in isolation.

      1. DazF90
        10 years, 2 months ago

        Currently on WC due to the whole Aguero situation... Just wondering who to keep when i get him back, cant have him and sanchez!

        Foster, heaton
        Valencia, McAuley, Smith, Amat, Pieters
        Hazard, Sanchez, Antonio, Snograss, Capoue
        Ibra, Lukaku, Benteke

  2. Elijah's Wood
    10 years, 2 months ago

    Is there a best playing striker for up to £5m or is it just wishful thinking at this point?

    1. THE Wild Rover
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Diamanté

      1. Elijah's Wood
        10 years, 2 months ago

        Over Stauni? Word is that Mbokani will take Dio's place

      2. TheBusDriver
        10 years, 2 months ago

        Diomande is better.

        1. THE Wild Rover
          10 years, 2 months ago

          Lol, you fail 😀

          1. THE Wild Rover
            10 years, 2 months ago

            Rf to myself 🙄 Time for bed

      3. THE Wild Rover
        10 years, 2 months ago

        ? Diamande

        1. Polaris - The Mortal Coil
          10 years, 2 months ago

          3rd time lucky?

          1. THE Wild Rover
            10 years, 2 months ago

            See above 🙂

    2. Lecky Legs FC
      10 years, 2 months ago

      This ^ my eyes are on barrow gets at least over 60 mins every game almost full 90 actually but with Baston & Llorente that rules him of permanent starts Stauni or Hal Robson Kanu are the best bargains at the minute.

    3. gudnodin
      10 years, 2 months ago

      I really dont think mbokani will replace Diomande

    4. Jersey
      10 years, 2 months ago

      don't go there.

  3. FPL Maldini
    10 years, 2 months ago

    Better to double up on?

    A) Hazard and Costa

    B) Lukaku and Barkley

    1. notidaho
      10 years, 2 months ago

      To transfer in or to buy? Bit of a difference in price

    2. Fpl Old Guard
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Definitely option C

  4. Davido989
    10 years, 2 months ago

    Scoutcast tonight. 🙂

    1. TheBusDriver
      10 years, 2 months ago

      CAN'T WAIT.....

      1. Davido989
        10 years, 2 months ago

        Lol good man

    2. Dazzler365
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Looking forward to seeing who's playing their wildcard tonight

  5. TorresMagic™
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • Has Moderation Rights
    10 years, 2 months ago

    Switzerland 1 Portugal 0

    1. Keep Calm and Play On
      10 years, 2 months ago

      You watching the game?

      1. TorresMagic™
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • Has Moderation Rights
        10 years, 2 months ago

        Yeah

        1. Keep Calm and Play On
          10 years, 2 months ago

          How was that not a penalty for portugal after the kick by Schar onto the hand of Djourou?

          1. Delhidynamo
            10 years, 2 months ago

            I want to know how Lichtensteiner blamed Djouru for that

  6. notidaho
    10 years, 2 months ago

    Hey guys does this sound normal...

    I had 1 FT but have made 4 changes since the last GW without activating my WC.
    (I full intend to activate it I'm just waiting until last minute).

    However I currently have a points cost of 0 instead of the -12 have been deducted.
    My WC button tells me I can't activate it yet as I haven't made enough transfers to deduct points ?!

    So obviously when I do the rest of my changes I can probably just activate the WC then but I'm wondering what I'm missing - if I leave it as is have I got away with 4 FTs because of some kind of bug or are the points hidden for some other reason?

    Ta

    1. Elijah's Wood
      10 years, 2 months ago

      the option for the WC should light up when you do your next transfer. Dont think the points cost shows up until the GW starts (probably wrong though). Though id imagine the points costs dont stack up if you're doing individual transfers i.e. 1 today, 1 tomorrow etc, probably will just say it will be for -4 every time rather than -12 in total

      Definately havent gotten 4 freebies :p

      1. notidaho
        10 years, 2 months ago

        I thought the GW starts when the last one ends?
        I see your point - maybe that 0 cost resets after every transfer - but that means there's no way of tracking how many minus points you're on if you don't want to wildcard :S

    2. Jimmers
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      10 years, 2 months ago

      The -12 are already booked. Once you make another transfer the WC button will be available to activate

      1. notidaho
        10 years, 2 months ago

        Is that because you need to be at -15 in order to activate? Even so why isn't my -12pts showing up yet? Just seems a bit misleading.

        1. TorresMagic™
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • Has Moderation Rights
          10 years, 2 months ago

          If you don't press WC, it means hits.

  7. Dr Robotnik
    10 years, 2 months ago

    How many more internationals are there left to play? I thought some South American teams were playing midweek, but I can't seem to find the fixtures.

    1. Jimmers
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Tomorrow night I think

      1. Jimmers
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        10 years, 2 months ago

        From midnight UK time

      1. Dr Robotnik
        10 years, 2 months ago

        Thanks very much. Hope Ozil doesn't rise tonight then

  8. Lecky Legs FC
    10 years, 2 months ago

    Who to pick for 2 weeks for WC team till Kun returns? (Kelchi is a two week punt too)

    My WC squad right now:

    Foster
    Bailly Mashauku Morgan
    Hazard (C) Ozil Antonio Lamela
    Ibra Ineanacho

    Bench:Pickford,Capoue,Amat & Love

    A) Costa
    B) Lukaku
    C) Rooney

  9. Sillet Bang
    10 years, 2 months ago

    No hits this year he said. Five already!
    I need to have a gap year

    1. Davido989
      10 years, 2 months ago

      You silly conte.

      1. Sillet Bang
        10 years, 2 months ago

        Can't help it. Hit addict!

        1. Davido989
          10 years, 2 months ago

          I'm trying my best to go hitless 🙂

  10. Worzel Gummidge
    10 years, 2 months ago

    Lukaku finally scores. New owners must be as high as a kite.

    1. Defcons are for Kinnear
      10 years, 2 months ago

      His run begins here

    2. Heels_Over_Head
      10 years, 2 months ago

      status quo for Lolkaku owners

  11. Mane in the Bank
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    10 years, 2 months ago

    On a wildcard and would be grateful for some reviews of this team

    Foster (Jakupovic)
    Valencia Walker Williams (Collins Amat)
    Hazard Ozil Barkley Antonio Firmino
    Ibra Benteke (Diomande)

    Aguero returns with Capoue for Ozil + Benteke

  12. lasmons
    10 years, 2 months ago

    WC: Heaton - Pickford
    Shaw - Williams - Evans - Souare - Amat
    Hazard - Firmino - Sterling - Ozil - Capoue
    Ibra - Benteke - Bony

    Ibra + Ster -> Kun + Antonio in two weeks. 0.5 ITB.

    Good to go? Or any changes needed?

    1. BB-8
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Surprised you have no W'ham. Go for Lanzini/ Antonio instead of Firmino from the off? Looks good otherwise

      1. lasmons
        10 years, 2 months ago

        Want to see how they build up with new players first. Will have a WH-player when Kun`s back. Might go Masuaku over Williams though.

  13. Lazarus Star
    10 years, 2 months ago

    Hmm, this article now has me thinking

    Antonio v Lallana
    Barkley v Sterling
    Snoddy v Capoue.

    1. Elijah's Wood
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Antonio, Sterling, Snoddy

      1. Lazarus Star
        10 years, 2 months ago

        What I'm currently on. 🙂
        Wouldnt mind Lallana and will probably bring Capoue in with Snoddy to get Aguero back.

    2. Calafiorication
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Barkley, Sterling and Capoue although I am a bit scared of going without Antonio with his favourable fixtures...

  14. John wick
    10 years, 2 months ago

    Sanchez or ozil.....still confused over this two....wid stats when sanchez is around ozil is shadowed...and sancezcan be easily downgrade to any midfield...

    1. TheSteel
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Ye.....tru. Hecan

    2. Worzel Gummidge
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Everyone will gibe you their personal preference. Both good options. Pick one that suits your team. Sanchez or Ozil + 1.5M to improve the rest of your team. Only you can decide. Everyone else will just say whom they prefer.

  15. CREAM
    10 years, 2 months ago

    Rashford Hatty... worth a risk?

    1. StalkingDwarf
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      10 years, 2 months ago

      If he retains a starting role, he looks to be an interesting alternative.

    2. Dr Dream
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Personally I think he's almost certain to start given Mourinho's comments after the last match.

      1. Heels_Over_Head
        10 years, 2 months ago

        in place of who?

        1. KingNidge
          10 years, 2 months ago

          Mata

          1. Heels_Over_Head
            10 years, 2 months ago

            Cheers. I'd drink to that. Pushes Rooney further back, won't it?

            1. KingNidge
              10 years, 2 months ago

              I don't even want to discuss Rooney anymore hopefully he can pass Sir Bobbys record asap and then sod off and go lie on a beach somewhere

              1. Heels_Over_Head
                10 years, 2 months ago

                LOL

                Allardyce quotes were priceless and pitiful on the subject matter.

                Oh well. At least we'll always have the memories of his promise in his youth to fall back and pretend is still his potential.

                1. KingNidge
                  10 years, 2 months ago

                  Pathetic

                  He was frighteningly good in his younger years and a world class player for many a year but he wouldn't look out of place in the amateur league these days and that isn't even an exaggeration

      2. Dr Dream
        10 years, 2 months ago

        Mata.

        Rooney slightly further back.

    3. Lazarus Star
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Will be 1-0 Ibra goal

  16. BB-8
    10 years, 2 months ago

    A. Benteke + 4.4 mid
    B. Bony + Rodwell

    1. StalkingDwarf
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      10 years, 2 months ago

      A

    2. Worzel Gummidge
      10 years, 2 months ago

      B. I am assuming it is your 5th mid. Consider Remy as well.

      1. BB-8
        10 years, 2 months ago

        Of course. Remy nailed on? Could be gold at that price but read that he could be eased in

        1. Worzel Gummidge
          10 years, 2 months ago

          They need to score. He will start IMO. I am waiting for the pressers though before getting him in.

          1. BB-8
            10 years, 2 months ago

            Cheers. Will do the same 🙂

  17. Niemi
    10 years, 2 months ago

    Heaton - Pickford
    Valencia - Baines - PVA - Evans - Amat
    Sanchez - Hazard - Mane - Antonio - Capoue
    Ibrahimovic - Benteke - Defoe

    I'm 0.4 short of this team. Sterling and Costa will probably rise 0.1 before next GW, so I'll probably be 0.2 short. How to find the 0.2 for this team?

    A) PVA>4.5
    B) Mane>Firmino
    C) 2 of these: Evans>Pieters, Capoue>Fletcher & Benteke>Bony
    D) Capoue>De Roon

    1. StalkingDwarf
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      10 years, 2 months ago

      A

    2. dunas_dog
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      10 years, 2 months ago

      A PVA to Kone?

      1. Niemi
        10 years, 2 months ago

        I really like PVA and his attacking potential, he is on some corners as well, but it is the sensible move to replace him with Kone or Holebas I think.

  18. TheSteel
    10 years, 2 months ago

    downgrading your premium midfielder for Aguero is going to be hard. Especially if he does well. Im leaving funds for a direct swap

  19. FPL Maldini
    10 years, 2 months ago

    Which transfer is better at this stage?

    A) Gray and Kun --> Zaza and
    Lukaku

    B) Kun and Redmond --> Zaza and Sanchez

  20. TorresMagic™
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • Has Moderation Rights
    10 years, 2 months ago

    2-0 Switzerland

    1. Davido989
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Any PL players playing?

        1. Davido989
          10 years, 2 months ago

          Cheers.

      1. OLEgend
        10 years, 2 months ago

        Xhaka

  21. Heels_Over_Head
    10 years, 2 months ago

    *A garbled trumpet announces a draft league for the 2nd international break*

    *NOT an FPL thing*

    The draft is a "slow draft" on Fantrax. There are 9 hours on the draft clock per pick. The idea is not for people to use the whole clock but to allow for global participation and allow people to sleep and work without stressing about being in the draft room every waking minute. It takes about 10 days during the 2nd international break, starts October 2.

    11 players are drafted by each team. You start 7 players with a bench of 4 each week.
    1 GK
    2 to 4 defenders
    1 to 3 mids
    0 to 2 strikers

    You have to stay on top of "free agent" players and make claims and drops (of current players) to keep your squad fresh, deal with injuries, etc.

    You also can trade players with other managers in the league.

    It is a 20 team division. Top 3 or more teams are promoted to division 2 (as we have some drop outs from the upper divisions, more managers from division 3 get promoted).

    Some people like the draft format and some hate it.

    A primary rule of the league is that your team name needs to be injury related to go with the league name theme (Knocks & Niggles) and then put your FFS name in parentheses so folks know who you are. So examples are:
    Balotelli's Grass Allergy (Milanista)
    Injured For Eva (Balders)
    No Return Date (HeelsOverHead)
    Strained Groins (Pundit of Punts)
    Torn ACL (TM245)

    If you're interested, there are openings in our 3rd division. Each division is 20 teams and there are promotions/relegations.

    e-mail
    tjse7
    @
    hotmail.com

  22. Dr Dream
    10 years, 2 months ago

    Did Shaqiri make the starting line up?....or bench even?....

    1. TheSteel
      10 years, 2 months ago

      According to livescore, he didnt dress

      1. Dr Dream
        10 years, 2 months ago

        I thought so.

        Just looked at a predicted line up that said they predicted him to start. I wasn't even sure if he'd travelled....had he?

    2. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Injured

    3. McQueen
      10 years, 2 months ago

      The Word is, he'll be out for 4-6 weeks. Nothing official though. My source, Ben Dinnery.

      1. Numb
        10 years, 2 months ago

        🙁

    4. Fpl Old Guard
      10 years, 2 months ago

      You are on the internet so go and have a look yourself!

  23. Count of Monte Hristo
    10 years, 2 months ago

    Fifa 17 Career Mode enthusists, which club will you manage first?

    1. Davido989
      10 years, 2 months ago

      I love career mode 🙂

      I'm thinking maybe West Ham..new stadium and a financial takeover from the catalogue.

      1. Count of Monte Hristo
        10 years, 2 months ago

        Nice one mate! That's a good shout going for the Hammers. Can't wait for it.

      2. Fantasy Challenged
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        10 years, 2 months ago

        I went to Hammers last season just for Payet and it was awesome. Ended up buying Mahrez before he exploded in reality. Stayed for 3 years before they bunted me for not making CL. Was so much fun.

        Adrian
        Carl Jenkinson - Reid - Ogbonna - Cresswell/Targett

        Noble - Kouyate

        Mahrez/Antonio - Lanzini - Payet

        Carroll/Defoe/Gyan

    2. Slam
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Think I'll start with a club like Everton/West Ham/Southampton first and get used to new features (although there are not many 🙁 )

      1. Count of Monte Hristo
        10 years, 2 months ago

        I might go for Leicester and see how the next chapter goes.

        1. Slam
          10 years, 2 months ago

          Good shout, I am definetely doing that but later in the year, need to get used to gameplay first of all!
          I was struggling with World Class CPU 😆

    3. Delhidynamo
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Start with Bayern. Sell everyone to funny places.
      Select whatever club that takes you

      That's how you make a game realistic

    4. COYS Down Under
      10 years, 2 months ago

      I'll be taking some Football League 2 team up to the PL

    5. George James
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Can't wait.

      Always start with Chelsea.

      love to play with a weaker Prem team and get a job for a top 4 team

  24. John wick
    10 years, 2 months ago

    On wildcard...

    Jaku
    Mcauley stones Valencia
    Sanchez lamela hazard Antonio
    Ibra costa stuani

    Bank 2.0
    Bench- foster capoue amat holgate

    Antonio/lamela +costa change to kun and snoddy or pucheon.,, wht say

    1. 404_FC
      10 years, 2 months ago

      jaku + holgate is not nailed

      and lamela maybe rest not sure

  25. 404_FC
    10 years, 2 months ago

    hi folks

    who and how many player that u wont transfer out? (if no ban + inj)

    for me hazard , kun and ibra = 3

  26. PEPSIMAN
    10 years, 2 months ago

    On WC,

    Heaton/Pickford
    Evans/Vanelcia/Williams/Matsuaku/Amat
    Alexis/Haz/Sterling/Lamela/Capoue
    Ibra/Benteke/Dofoe

    Should I replace Lamela to Antonio? if not who else?
    Should I upgrade to Benteke to Lukaku then drop Lamela to Gaston?

    Thanks.

    1. Niemi
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Very similar to mine. I have gone with Antonio instead of Lamela, much more goal threat (I'm a spurs fan).

      I would also recommend Baines>Williams if you can afford it. Downgrade Masuaku if you have to.

    2. 404_FC
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Lamela maybe rest

      i will go with barkley or lukaku

  27. WorldCup82
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    10 years, 2 months ago

    Hi all,

    I would greatly appreciate some feedback on what to do.. I"m thinking of the WC this week but not sure..

    This is my team:
    De Gea (Jakupovic)
    Valencia, Kone, Shaw, Evans, (Friend)
    Mahrez, Hazard, Lamela, Alli, (Fletcher)
    Hernandez, Aguero, (Wickham)

    If I go WC, who should I keep?
    If I don't, what moves do you recommend I make?

    Thanks!

    1. gudnodin
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Go WC for sure

    2. 404_FC
      10 years, 2 months ago

      keep valencia, evans, hazard

  28. Bleach †
    10 years, 2 months ago

    Would you transfer Özil for Mahrez for -4 as it seems he'll drop in price tonight?

    Thanks

    1. 404_FC
      10 years, 2 months ago

      for -4 no

      if free yes

    2. Fpl Old Guard
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Yea then transfer back to Mahrez for minus 8

  29. StalkingDwarf
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    10 years, 2 months ago

    Hazard made a great run almost assisting Lukaku.

  30. gudnodin
    10 years, 2 months ago

    RMT PLEASE. On wc

    Heaton(pickford)
    Valencia/Collins/Baines (Amat/Evans)
    Sterling/Lamela/Hazard/Antonio (Capoue)
    Ibra/Benteke/Costa

    Any changes you will do? any thoughts will be appreciate