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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. KingNidge
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 6 months ago

    Giroud lol

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

      Can you imagine Aussie commentary on that..

      1. KingNidge
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 6 months ago

        Would have got ripped a new one..

        We need more commentators like that chap

  2. Polaris - The Mortal Coil
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 6 months ago

    Giroud misses a great chance.

    1. The Bandit
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      Another? He had an air shot from 5 yards when I was watching earlier. He will never be consistent enough imo

      1. Polaris - The Mortal Coil
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 6 months ago

        Yep. Just hit the crossbar too.

  3. Your Mum's Athletic
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 6 months ago

    Mame Diouf is an early doubt for the clash versus Tottenham after returning from international duty with a tight hamstring. [Sentinel] #SCFC

    1. Bubz
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      *scraps wildcard team*

      1. Your Mum's Athletic
        • 14 Years
        9 years, 6 months ago

        *takes him out for a hit*

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

      Bony. 🙂

      1. Your Mum's Athletic
        • 14 Years
        9 years, 6 months ago

        Tempted Berb?

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

          Yeah. It just depends whether I Lukaku or not.

          1. Your Mum's Athletic
            • 14 Years
            9 years, 6 months ago

            fixtures bla bla bla 😉

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

              I get a feeling Jonty/Mark/Andy may sell the idea of getting Lukaku tonight..might have to avoid the scoutcast 😉

  4. pundit of punts
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 6 months ago

    Been on a road trip for the past few days.

    What have I missed other than Lukakaaaaaaaa!!!! 😀

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

      Me.

      1. pundit of punts
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 6 months ago

        I know right.

        xx

    2. Delhidynamo
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      Home bowl

      1. pundit of punts
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 6 months ago

        What's that bc? 😀

          1. pundit of punts
            • 13 Years
            9 years, 6 months ago

            Bhosdika 😀

            1. Delhidynamo
              • 11 Years
              9 years, 6 months ago

              Yaha gaaliyan dene mei feel nahi hai bhai

              1. pundit of punts
                • 13 Years
                9 years, 6 months ago

                Thik hai band karta hoon. 😀

    3. Bubz
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      Harry Kane has forgotten how to play football

      1. pundit of punts
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 6 months ago

        Time for him to f%ck off from my transfers plans then...

  5. WorldCup82
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 6 months ago

    If you had to pick 5 defenders for your WC team, who would you go with? Assuming that you can't spend too much and need a few 4.5's.

    Thanks!

    1. zotter
      • 16 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      Baines. Valencia. Amat. Wba defender. Souare

      Or upgrade one to stones

    2. Dude1234
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      evans, one of shaw and val, stones, everton def and spurs def.

      1. zotter
        • 16 Years
        9 years, 6 months ago

        Way too much invested imo.

        1. zotter
          • 16 Years
          9 years, 6 months ago

          You would be benching Evans and someone premium each week.

          1. Dude1234
            • 12 Years
            9 years, 6 months ago

            true. can't see past evans and a united full back though. and think everton could be very good in defence with koeman in charge

        2. Dude1234
          • 12 Years
          9 years, 6 months ago

          how much do you want to spend?

    3. Energetics
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      Shaw/Valencia, Baines, PVA/Masuaku, Evans/other 4.5 if you have Foster, Amat

  6. JIM BOB
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 6 months ago

    Was all set to ditch Redmond before this article.

    Arrggghhh

    1. KingOllie
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      hes still the best 6m mid imo

  7. Your Mum's Athletic
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 6 months ago

    @BoringMilner 1m1 minute ago

    Congrats to Marcus Rashford for scoring a hat-trick for England u21s. I've sent you some classic English tea and biscuits in celebration.

  8. Cato Fong 你好
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 6 months ago

    No Payet on French team?

    1. Syd.
      • 16 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      On the bench

      1. Cato Fong 你好
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 6 months ago

        Any particular reason bud....

        1. Syd.
          • 16 Years
          9 years, 6 months ago

          Now on the pitch

  9. The Wise Owl
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 6 months ago

    Guys I'm thinking about getting Bale into my team, currently playing OOP at Spurs. Reckon he's any good?

    1. KingOllie
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      na hes a better left back

  10. Syd.
    • 16 Years
    9 years, 6 months ago

    Donkey Bar

  11. MesQueUnClub
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 6 months ago

    Damn Lukaku, so many more will get you now -.-

  12. Bubz
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 6 months ago

    Antonio's stats are mad considering he's played at right back twice

    1. zotter
      • 16 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      Started at right back.

      1. Bubz
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 6 months ago

        Huh?

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

          I think he has been moved further forward during the games.

          1. Bubz
            • 12 Years
            9 years, 6 months ago

            Nah, he hasn't

            1. Jazz!
              • 11 Years
              9 years, 6 months ago

              GW2 he was moved forward at HT. GW3, the same. Scored after he got moved forward twice. Started RWB GW3

              1. Jazz!
                • 11 Years
                9 years, 6 months ago

                Sorry, he started on the wing GW2 didn't he. Got moved forward at HT, gw3

                1. Bubz
                  • 12 Years
                  9 years, 6 months ago

                  That makes sense as his av position is a bit higher GW3. Still though.

              2. Bubz
                • 12 Years
                9 years, 6 months ago

                It's GW2 I'm referring to as the game he didnt play RB though

            2. Bubz
              • 12 Years
              9 years, 6 months ago

              Well perhaps he has Im not sure

    2. Goal Digger2016
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      Has he not he scored twice that helps

      1. Bubz
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 6 months ago

        I'm not sure what your point is

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

          Lol you've been getting some harsh replies recently 🙁

          1. Bubz
            • 12 Years
            9 years, 6 months ago

            Lol that reply makes no sense. It's like saying 'hes been getting a lot of touches in the box, that helps'

            1. Goal Digger2016
              • 9 Years
              9 years, 6 months ago

              Point is he scored two goals which helps his stats read cos it looks like a defensive stat and it's not, if you see the West Ham games he was give a more advanced position when they went behind and Byram was subbed in ... He's a terrible defender hope he never plays there again and I'm also reckoning Byram as my forth defender .....

              1. Bubz
                • 12 Years
                9 years, 6 months ago

                Goals scored is just another stat. Just like touches in the box, attempts, shots on target. I'm saying he has good stats considering if you look at his average position, in two of the games hes in his own half.

    3. pundit of punts
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      On my radar for potential WC GW 6.

    4. JIM BOB
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      Agreed. Redmond has surprised me with his stats as well

      Contemplating keeping Redmond now....

      1. Bubz
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 6 months ago

        Redmonds stats dont surprise me tbh, we've known hes playing in a semi striker role so theyre to be expected. The problem is hes not a striker

  13. zotter
    • 16 Years
    9 years, 6 months ago

    Took a -8 to get this. Should I wildcard to fix some defensive issues (not pressing). Or hold the card to bring kun back

    Foster. Jak
    Byram. Stones. Amat. Baines. Peters
    Firmino. Hazard. Capoue. Alexis. Sterling
    Zaza. Benteke. Ibra

    1. Saïss Doesn't Mat…
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      no... people are wilcarding to this

  14. The Royal Robin
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 6 months ago

    A) Baines + Souare
    B) Williams + PvA

    1. zotter
      • 16 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      A purely because of the pens

    2. Carcetti
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      B

  15. Patio Kev
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 6 months ago

    So the big question tonight:

    When Alexis's injures himself playing for Chile will we have enough time to transfer him to Ozil before he rises in price ?

    1. zotter
      • 16 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      Haha imagine the wildcards

  16. Your Mum's Athletic
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 6 months ago

    According to Spanish paper Mundo Deportivo, Lionel Messi’s son Thiago has signed for Barcelona at the age of 3..

    1. pundit of punts
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      WTF

      😀

    2. Little Frank
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      They must have noticed some quality dribbling

  17. Syd.
    • 16 Years
    9 years, 6 months ago

    It was very generous of Wenger to rest his players so they would be fresh for international duty

    1. Bubz
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      😆

    2. Saïss Doesn't Mat…
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      LOL!

  18. JIM BOB
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 6 months ago

    Best option til xmas chaps?

    A.) Lanzini and Redmond

    B.) Antonio and Snodgrass

    This article has me reconsidering

    1. The Royal Robin
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      B for me.

    2. Big Sum
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      B

    3. Carcetti
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      Lanzini and Snodgrass

      Use the ££ elsewhere?

    4. zotter
      • 16 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      B. Redmond game time MIGHT become under threat

  19. pundit of punts
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 6 months ago

    Lukaku in?

    Was always the plan,

  20. Jrot94
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 6 months ago

    Maybe it's my anti Man U bias, but going off template here. Is this totally stupid?

    Cech, Pickford
    Walker, Williams, Collins, Evans, Amat
    Sanchez, Hazard, Sterling, Antonio, Rodwell
    Costa, Lukaku, Bony/Benteke (I'm torn)

    Not seeing a lot of Arsenal defense over Man U (not sure why though); PIckford fills in for Cech's one bad start in the next 8ish gameweeks

    Not seeing a lot of teams without Ibra (a bit scary TBH).

    1. zotter
      • 16 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      United have a stronger defence than United. Particularly given their manager.

    2. Dude1234
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      Not having ibra when aguero is out is scary. Also hard to ignore united defence

  21. FAITHNOMORENO
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 6 months ago

    luxembourg equalizes in bulgaria.
    what a team.

  22. Uncle Avram
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 6 months ago

    Lots off people on here now have Antonio but I don't think he is nailed if Feghouli is back and performs well I can't see Billic putting him on the bench he wasn't brought in to sit on the bench which would mean either Lanzini or Antonio will be dropped. Thoughts?

    1. zotter
      • 16 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      Antonio totally nailed

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

    Lukaku 2 goals

    1. pundit of punts
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      Aguero ➡ Lukaku done.

  24. Magic Bean
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 6 months ago

    Foster or Heaton this week?? What are people doing?

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

      Foster every week. No headache.

    2. Magic Bean
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      See your point. First year doing rotation and not liking it

  25. Syd.
    • 16 Years
    9 years, 6 months ago

    Luxembourg beating Bulgaria 🙂

  26. Hog Roast Junkie
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 6 months ago

    A. Lamela and Evans (or other 4.5 def)
    B. Redmond and Kos

    RMT says B by miles but I keep coming back to A

  27. The Royal Robin
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 6 months ago

    My current WC team. Is no Everton mid and no Spurs at all going to be detrimental?

    Foster
    Valencia McAuley Baines
    Antonio Sanchez Sterling Hazard
    Defoe Ibra Benteke

    Heaton Souare Capoue Amat

  28. FrankieTheGent
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 6 months ago

    IT'S A TRAP !

  29. Fergieheron
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 6 months ago

    A) Benteke + Redmond
    B) Bony & Redmond
    C) Remy and Lallana
    D) Rondon 'n' Lallana

    On wildcard. Thanks!

    1. The Royal Robin
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      A or B.

      1. Fergieheron
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 6 months ago

        Thanks

  30. FAITHNOMORENO
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 6 months ago

    luxembourg leads in bulgaria!
    heroes.