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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. DA Minnion (Former great)
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 7 months ago

    Is Baines Mirallas and lukaku too much Everton.I already have the first two.

    1. Worzel Gummidge
        9 years, 7 months ago

        Yeah, 2 too many IMO. Baines is a good shout.

      • Fpl Old Guard
        • 14 Years
        9 years, 7 months ago

        No I think you can add a fourth and have perfect points coverage!

        1. thepeen555
          • 9 Years
          9 years, 7 months ago

          4?

          1. Fpl Old Guard
            • 14 Years
            9 years, 7 months ago

            Fell for it then 🙂

            1. thepeen555
              • 9 Years
              9 years, 7 months ago

              I thought u was going bonkers thinking 4 possible

              1. Fpl Old Guard
                • 14 Years
                9 years, 7 months ago

                Ha not as bonkers as some of my transfers

    2. Bubz
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      Sorry I know Im late, but Lukakuuuuuu. Finally he scores.

      1. Worzel Gummidge
          9 years, 7 months ago

          International. His international scoring has not been in question. Plus it is Cyprus.

          1. Bubz
            • 12 Years
            9 years, 7 months ago

            I dont care. He scored!

            1. The Wise Owl
              • 10 Years
              9 years, 7 months ago

              All it takes is a run of good form in internationals to leak into the premier league.

              1. Bubz
                • 12 Years
                9 years, 7 months ago

                It's certainly better than not scoring

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

            That goal (and hopefully more to come) might help his confidence though.
            And each game he plays, he gains more match fitness...

            1. Dark_Mata
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 15 Years
              9 years, 7 months ago

              Did he only score 1 against Cyprus?

        • thepeen555
          • 9 Years
          9 years, 7 months ago

          I will put him in for 1 match in place of bony cause stole have Spurs visit

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

        Scoutcast link is already up.

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

          When is it?

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

            9:45pm.

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

              They're early 🙂

        2. Bubz
          • 12 Years
          9 years, 7 months ago

          Looking forward to it

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

            Did Jonty WC?

            1. Bubz
              • 12 Years
              9 years, 7 months ago

              Yeah. And Mark, and possibly Andy

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

                Oooo. Should be a cracker.

        3. Syd.
          • 16 Years
          9 years, 7 months ago

          Won't be long before it's down, then up, then down, then up, then down and then we give up

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

            Lol

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

            Sounds like me on a sat night:)

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

        Rank these 3 players in terms of best to get with Kun money....

        A) Costa
        B) Lukaku
        C) Sanchez / Ozil

        1. Worzel Gummidge
            9 years, 7 months ago

            A
            C
            B

          • Le _ Professeur
            • 10 Years
            9 years, 7 months ago

            B = C > A

          • Your Mum's Athletic
            • 14 Years
            9 years, 7 months ago

            C
            B
            A

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

              Can't be asked with what?

              1. Your Mum's Athletic
                • 14 Years
                9 years, 7 months ago

                with this question 😉

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

                Joke spoiler 😡 And it's 'arsed' anyway 😉

                1. Your Mum's Athletic
                  • 14 Years
                  9 years, 7 months ago

                  giggity

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

                  Lol I thought that'd be censored

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

                😉

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

              Me neither

          • phace
            • 9 Years
            9 years, 7 months ago

            C>B>A

          • Syd.
            • 16 Years
            9 years, 7 months ago

            2
            3
            1

          • Dark_Mata
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 15 Years
            9 years, 7 months ago

            C B A

        2. Delhidynamo
          • 11 Years
          9 years, 7 months ago

          Can't wait for Villa to be promoted back only to hear the Ross McCormack chant

        3. gudnodin
          • 9 Years
          9 years, 7 months ago

          RMT PLEASE. Wildcard Active

          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

          1. Big Red Dog
            • 14 Years
            9 years, 7 months ago

            Is Valencia playing the derby? Nice team

          2. Champ
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 15 Years
            9 years, 7 months ago

            Looks good

          3. gudnodin
            • 9 Years
            9 years, 7 months ago

            I am hoping for him to pull through. My only issue is i got no Arsenal coverage. hmm

          4. Fpl Old Guard
            • 14 Years
            9 years, 7 months ago

            Lots of work to do yet, if I were you cancel your wildcard (hopefully you haven't committed to playing it)

        4. Count of Monte Hristo
          • 12 Years
          9 years, 7 months ago

          Sweden 1 Holland 0

          Holland are f**ked

          1. Bubz
            • 12 Years
            9 years, 7 months ago

            They are a shambles

          2. Syd.
            • 16 Years
            9 years, 7 months ago

            Memphis says hi

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

              Better than Firmino though.

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

                The new Ronaldo

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

                Were people saying that or is that another you've made up?

                I don't recall any of those claims if I'm honest, and I'd doubt they ever happened in any kind of bulk tbh, particularly as most on here had never heard of Firmino when he joined.

                Firmino's a country mile ahead, and has performed better and at a higher level for longer than Depay ever has.

                Depay started well, then went to turd. Firmino started slowly but is still Pool's best player, imo.

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

          WC Team:
          Foster - Pickford
          23m DEF
          Hazard - Sanchez - Ozil - Snodgrass - Capoue
          Ibra - Benteke - 9m

          GW6:
          9m -> Aguero, drop Sanchez/Ozil -> 7m/5.5m

          Thoughts?
          Think i'd be happy having the big 4.

        6. Cpt Crunch Scott talent
          • 12 Years
          9 years, 7 months ago

          Sweden - ONE

          The Blind leading the Blind - ZERO

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

            How's Janssen been?

            1. Cpt Crunch Scott talent
              • 12 Years
              9 years, 7 months ago

              Decent enough.
              Been quite threatening and had 2 chances I think.

            2. Hurricane Gilbert
              • 10 Years
              9 years, 7 months ago

              Lively, had some great efforts blocked/saved.

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

              Cheers people. He can't do worse than Kane

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

            Zlatan playing?

            1. Hurricane Gilbert
              • 10 Years
              9 years, 7 months ago

              Lol he has retired man

            2. Cpt Crunch Scott talent
              • 12 Years
              9 years, 7 months ago

              Ha, No.
              He is done with national team 🙁 an era is over

        7. S.Kuqi
          • 13 Years
          9 years, 7 months ago

          Why do I end up having Barkley every season. Stats are good but I know he'll disapoint me once again

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

            Cuz ur Barkin mad

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

            Ross is boss

          3. Your Mum's Athletic
            • 14 Years
            9 years, 7 months ago

            poor mans coutinho for me.......

        8. 404_FC
          • 10 Years
          9 years, 7 months ago

          please advice

          why a lot of love for benteke > lukaku ???

          1. Bleach †
            • 10 Years
            9 years, 7 months ago

            Price would be only thing for me, also on pens probably

          2. Dude1234
            • 12 Years
            9 years, 7 months ago

            Palace will set up to suit tekkers strengths. Could be a real powerhouse

            1. Dark_Mata
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 15 Years
              9 years, 7 months ago

              They really won't score many though, so regardless of how well he does he's only really likely to score 1 in 2 or 3 at best.

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

            defoe is better ? (7.1) and gurantee on pens + cheaper , tekkers (7.4)

        9. Bleach †
          • 10 Years
          9 years, 7 months ago

          Mahrez owners, selling tonight? 🙂

        10. Magic Bean
          • 10 Years
          9 years, 7 months ago

          Both Shaw and Valencia doubtful for the derby, hope at least one pulls through.

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

            They will both be fit

          2. Magic Bean
            • 10 Years
            9 years, 7 months ago

            Valencia arriving back 24 hours before kickoff from South America, dunno about that. Here's hoping

          3. Bubz
            • 12 Years
            9 years, 7 months ago

            Shaw will play. Valencia will probably play too.

        11. Rusty Nail
          • 10 Years
          9 years, 7 months ago

          Ndong yellow

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

            Rusty nail n dong yellow

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

          Any good?

          Stekelenburg pickford
          Shaw robertson evans williams amat
          Hazard cazorla firmino mirralas capoue
          Ibra costa benteke

          Exact cash itb to do ibra to kun

          Any feedback appreciated, cheers

          1. Your Mum's Athletic
            • 14 Years
            9 years, 7 months ago

            If this were my team, I wouldn't want Stekelenburg, Roberson and Mirallas, think there are better options

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

              Have done robertson to collins

        13. wolves_simmo
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 15 Years
          9 years, 7 months ago

          Long term

          Mane, Coutinho or Firmino?

          1. Your Mum's Athletic
            • 14 Years
            9 years, 7 months ago

            Mane

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

            Mane

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

            Firmino

          4. Bubz
            • 12 Years
            9 years, 7 months ago

            Long term I think Id actually say Firmino

          5. FAITHNOMORENO
            • 14 Years
            9 years, 7 months ago

            nothing's long term with liverpool assets

            1. Your Mum's Athletic
              • 14 Years
              9 years, 7 months ago

              why do you say that?

              1. FAITHNOMORENO
                • 14 Years
                9 years, 7 months ago

                sorry,answered a comment below this one.

            2. FAITHNOMORENO
              • 14 Years
              9 years, 7 months ago

              inconsistency.
              couts will score and disappear,firmino did a lot so far,but not fpl wise.mane looked dangerous,we are yet to learn about him and his true value in red shirt.lallana does a lot of difensive work nowadays,hendo doesn't exist,wijnaldum trying to find himself too.
              even though I am a supporter,it's a mish mash currently.

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

            Long term: Firmino. Mane needs to prove he can be consistent.

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

              I owned him for 9 games last year, got 21pts from him. Points dodging at it's finest. Never again 🙂

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

                Unlucky 😆

          7. Big Red Dog
            • 14 Years
            9 years, 7 months ago

            Probably Mane

          8. BananaNose Maldonado
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 11 Years
            9 years, 7 months ago

            This feels almost like the Sancez vs. Ozil debate, but with a little less difference in price. If you like purple patches of explosive hauls, with some real stinker runs thrown in, then Mane. If you prefer someone who is likely to tick along all year and end the season with 9 goals and 12 assists, then Firmino.

            1. wolves_simmo
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 15 Years
              9 years, 7 months ago

              Yeah I'm torn myself between the two, looking at the comments it's torn on here too!

              1. BananaNose Maldonado
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                • 11 Years
                9 years, 7 months ago

                Yeah, personally, I prefer to watch Mane (and Sanchez) play, but tend to like the stability of Firmino (and Ozil) on my fantasy team.

          9. Licky
            • 13 Years
            9 years, 7 months ago

            I would say Firmino if Klopp starts utilising a striker.

          10. Karan_G14
            • 9 Years
            9 years, 7 months ago

            Don't see any love for Coutinho. He too has his double digit hauls but is a bit inconsistent. I think all of them are going to share points.

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

            This. Think Mane looked great so far, but Firmino seems to have a lot higher assist potential looking at the stats.

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

          Sorry for all the questions and thanks for being patient with me...

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

            Sorry but I missed them

          2. Cpt Crunch Scott talent
            • 12 Years
            9 years, 7 months ago

            That would be a great facial tattoo

        15. Neshi
          • 10 Years
          9 years, 7 months ago

          Why are people choosing Sanchez instead of Özil?

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

            He scores more points.. Radical I know

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

              Gray owners, what are you doing?

              All this ban talk is putting me off owning him

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

                No idea, ask a Gray owner 😉

              2. KOLASINA(C)
                • 10 Years
                9 years, 7 months ago

                Keeping for this GW and sell after he will finally receive the ban he wanted to delay.

            2. Colonel Shoe 肝池
              • 14 Years
              9 years, 7 months ago

              daddy or chips

          2. Big Red Dog
            • 14 Years
            9 years, 7 months ago

            U wot

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

            Costs more money.

          4. Your Mum's Athletic
            • 14 Years
            9 years, 7 months ago

            He may be on a scoring streak which means he is the arsenal asset to have but Ozil will provide greater consistency so it's a toss up, price is a big factor too of course

          5. Worzel Gummidge
              9 years, 7 months ago

              Because they think he is a better pick. Others think Ozil is a better pick with 1.5M to get a better player. Personal choice. Everyone will try to convince you their pick is better. Just pick who you think is getter but take into account the player you would have with that 1.5M. e.g. Sanchez/6M or Ozil/7.5M

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

                Yet hardly anyone can see this argument when I tout Rooney +2.8m over Zlatan. Very selective, weird that

                1. Worzel Gummidge
                    9 years, 7 months ago

                    I didn't comment on that but tbf I see that as slightly different. Rooney is terrible 🙂

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

                      Not in FPL when you look at what you can get for the extra money.

                      1. Worzel Gummidge
                          9 years, 7 months ago

                          I see your point. I personally wouldn't feel ok having Rooney even with 2.5M. I want Ibra. I feel ok having Ozil in my team. Again, its personal choice. I Just think Ozil will keep up with Sanchez even without the price difference.

              2. Bleach †
                • 10 Years
                9 years, 7 months ago

                Also any news on Friend injury?

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

                  My mate is fine just a slight concussion

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

                Just saw the Swedish goal, comical defending. 😆

                1. Duck Dickworth
                  • 10 Years
                  9 years, 7 months ago

                  Agree!
                  Janmaat been awful also.

              4. Leaf
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                • 16 Years
                9 years, 7 months ago

                1-1 half time at the North Kent Classico
                Dartford v Welling

                None of the players are going to be in our teams !

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

                  Any streams where we can which it?

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

                    watch

                    1. Defcons are for Kinnear
                      • 12 Years
                      9 years, 7 months ago

                      Please mod yourself

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

                Gray owners, what are you doing?

                All this ban talk is putting me off owning him

                1. Dark_Mata
                  • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                  • 15 Years
                  9 years, 7 months ago

                  Sold for Bony

                2. Shearer & Sutton
                  • 11 Years
                  9 years, 7 months ago

                  Keep this week.
                  Next week Gray -> Benteke/Bony.

                3. Licky
                  • 13 Years
                  9 years, 7 months ago

                  I think he's free to play this weekend. I like the fixture so I'm keeping until next week.

              6. LewanGOALski
                • 14 Years
                9 years, 7 months ago

                As I am WCing in GW6, I am trying to look at the next 2 GWs only.

                Should I:

                A. GW4: Tadic ➡ Sanchez (-4)
                GW5: Gray ➡ FWD up to 6.6 (ex. Rondon, Remy, Austin)

                B. GW4: Tadic ➡ Ozil (-4)
                GW5: Gray ➡ FWD up to 8.1 (ex. Benteke, Bony, Zaza, Iheanacho)

                ?

                1. Woy of the Wovers
                  • 15 Years
                  9 years, 7 months ago

                  B looks better. You could simply keep Gray.

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

                Sanchez and Sterling
                Or
                Ozil and Firmino ?

                1. Worzel Gummidge
                    9 years, 7 months ago

                    OF

                  • lasmons
                    • 11 Years
                    9 years, 7 months ago

                    I have Ozil, Sterling and Firmino. Best tripple in mid imo. (+ Haz)

                    1. Dark_Mata
                      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                      • 15 Years
                      9 years, 7 months ago

                      Nice. Been striving for that but also want Antonio for WHU cover. Stupid game.

                    2. Worzel Gummidge
                        9 years, 7 months ago

                        If you keep those then no Ibra/Aguero double up for you.

                  • thepeen555
                    • 9 Years
                    9 years, 7 months ago

                    Should I transfer out (on a WC) foster as I have put McCauley in defence?

                    I don't like to double up so was thinking of putting Heaton instead - don't want to do it as foster is 4.6 then need to put him back for more

                    1. Dark_Mata
                      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                      • 15 Years
                      9 years, 7 months ago

                      Wait til foster rises and yes

                      1. thepeen555
                        • 9 Years
                        9 years, 7 months ago

                        Thanks

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

                      He is rising to 4.7 any moment, so you could sell him for a 0.1 profit. I'm on a WC and keeping Heaton.

                      1. thepeen555
                        • 9 Years
                        9 years, 7 months ago

                        Thanks bud

                    3. thepeen555
                      • 9 Years
                      9 years, 7 months ago

                      Oh ok I will hold out till nearer weekend then

                  • Moyesinho
                    • 13 Years
                    9 years, 7 months ago

                    Lukaku-Antonio

                    or

                    Costa-Mirallas

                    ???

                    1. Woy of the Wovers
                      • 15 Years
                      9 years, 7 months ago

                      1

                    2. Dark_Mata
                      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                      • 15 Years
                      9 years, 7 months ago

                      A by miiiiiiiilllleeessss!

                  • Tiamani Warrior
                    • 12 Years
                    9 years, 7 months ago

                    I had a moment of weakness looking at those shiny "goal threat" headings and became a member again

                    1. Bubz
                      • 12 Years
                      9 years, 7 months ago

                      Bet you were disappointed when you saw whos top

                      1. Tiamani Warrior
                        • 12 Years
                        9 years, 7 months ago

                        hah yeah i pretty much just used it to make myself feel better about the picks i was already going to make

                  • thepeen555
                    • 9 Years
                    9 years, 7 months ago

                    I have the money itb after wildcard to put kun in over ibra - quite like my team without both in it tbh

                    I could keep ibra but as a united fan the first time I put him in he drew a blank lol

                  • zotter
                    • 16 Years
                    9 years, 7 months ago

                    The issue with arsenal coverage is that the two main routes into their attack are highly priced. Compared for example to Liverpool who I think are equally potent in attack. However with Liverpool the points are spread out more.

                  • Pogdigal Son
                    • 9 Years
                    9 years, 7 months ago

                    A or B?

                    A. Sanchez & Lamela
                    B. Ozil & Mane

                    1. Donblaster
                      • 12 Years
                      9 years, 7 months ago

                      B