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The Numbers Game – Manchester City

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Next up in our summer series of team-by-team analysis of the 2016/17 campaign are Manchester City.

We start by checking out the team performance levels over the previous campaign to look for any trends of improvement before assessing the Citizens’ standout individuals ahead of the 2017/18 season.

The arrival of Pep Guardiola helped the Etihad side up their points total from 66 to 78 last term, yet they finished some 15 points off the summit for the second successive campaign, claiming third position in the Spaniard’s first year in charge.

City also improved their goal tally, from 71 to 80, which was again the third best on offer, six behind Spurs at the summit.

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  1. Tornado
    • 14 Years
    6 years, 11 months ago

    Keep on bringing kane in and out and cannot decide on jesus vs aguero:

    Forster (elliot)
    Trippier, milner, cedric, monreal (naughton)
    Kdb, willian, tadic, eriksen (carroll)
    Jesus, lukaku (fletcher)

    Any thoughts to improve?

    Worried about lack of kane and inclusion of tadic

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    1. SWANCK
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      I'd get Aguero and then you can easily switch to Jesus if needs be.
      Personally avoiding Kane at the start of the season, will probably look to get him in for GW5 form depending.
      Also Forster is terrible

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    2. thepeen555
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      if you have Kane wouldnt that be triple spurs? worth the risk?

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      1. unlethal
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 11 months ago

        Yes imo, looking at Kane, Eriksen and Trippier individually I'd say it's okay to triple up

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    3. NissA
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      I'm not too convinced by Milner. Aren't they going to sign someone?

      The other thing is triple Saints. They do have an excellent set of starting fixtures, but we've been let down before, so I'd be weary of that.

      As for the lack of Kane, that's a problem I've had assembling my squad, you can't squeeze them all in.

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  2. NUFCAndrew
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 11 months ago

    RMT Please.

    Foster/Elliot

    Lindelof/Trippier/Cedric/Yedlin/Rangel

    Alli/Sane/Coutinho/William/RLC

    Lukaku/Lacazette/Gayle

    Thanks.

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    1. lilmessipran
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      Looks really good to me

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    2. ekul the lokonga enthusiast
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      This looks like the template and the game hasn't even started yet.

      Cant say I hate this team. Very solid team I like it

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    3. unlethal
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      I have a very similar team but have Kane and Fletcher

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    4. NUFCAndrew
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      Willian*

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  3. Bushiosboys
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 11 months ago

    Todays tinkering...

    Foster (Elliot)
    Luiz / Cedric / Trippier / (Francis / Rangel)
    Alli / Willian / Coutinho / Ince (T Carroll)
    Lukaku / Kane / Gayle

    Any major issues?
    Thoughts appreciated!

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    1. TheSteel
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      Like the Ince pick!

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    2. only2
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      No arsenal/city cover

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  4. Jake.l_8
    • 6 Years
    6 years, 11 months ago

    Please RMT out of 10 + leave suggestions

    GK - Foster (Myhill)
    DEF - Lindelof, Trippier, Cedric (Daniels, Hunemeier)
    MID - Eriksen, Salah, Pedro, Tadic (Loftus-Cheek)
    FWD - Lukaku, Lacazette, Ihenacho(If he goes to Leciester)

    Thanks

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    1. Smoky Johnson
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      6/10
      tadic, salah, lindelof, nacho...

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  5. PvA
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 11 months ago

    Anyone going for Mhki?

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    1. Karan14
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      If United don't buy a CDM I'm getting him.

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      1. PvA
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 11 months ago

        Why?

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        1. Karan14
          • 8 Years
          6 years, 11 months ago

          Pogba likely to take the No 10 role of they do. But if they don't that allows Mkhi to play No 10 Pogba sits deeper.

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    2. Hasselbaink Forever - Defoe…
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      Certainly keeping an eye on him preseason. Would you have him instead of or as well as Lukaku? Two Man U attackers doesn't seem the right move

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      1. PvA
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 11 months ago

        Both maybe

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      2. thepeen555
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 11 months ago

        yeah i dont like to double up unless it happens to be defence and attack but i try not to do mid and striker

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    3. Alexis Nonsense
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      He's on my radar, but 8m is alot for someone not yet proven in PL

      Did nothing last season over 1300 minutes

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  6. NUFCAndrew
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 11 months ago

    I'm sorry but I can't understand why people are picking Tom Ince, if you watch the championship you will know that he is a bang average player, and only had like 1 good month of form last season. Maybe Wagner can get the best out of him but honestly I would avoid him at all costs, only rated because of his father.

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    1. Rupert The Horse
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      I think he's pretty talented. Been watching him for a few years. Doubt I'll get him in though.

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      1. NUFCAndrew
        • 8 Years
        6 years, 11 months ago

        He is talented don't get me wrong, but he was far too inconsistent in the championship so god knows how he'll do in the premier league

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    2. andy85wsm
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 13 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      Most aren't

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      1. NUFCAndrew
        • 8 Years
        6 years, 11 months ago

        Think some see him as a cheap gem

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        1. andy85wsm
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          • 13 Years
          6 years, 11 months ago

          Aye, and for 6m maybe it's worth the risk. I don't think he'll be in the majority of RMTs around here closer to the season starting though, unless he goes mad pre-season

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  7. Rupert The Horse
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    6 years, 11 months ago

    Going to the Seychelles in October, has anyone been? Would appreciate any advice or little tips.
    Staying on Mahe.

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    1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGeniusâ…
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      She sells seashells by the Seychelles seashore.
      The shells she sells are surely Seychelles seashells.
      So if she sells shells on the Seychelles seashore,
      I'm sure she sells Seychelles seashore shells.

      😀

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      1. Rupert The Horse
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        6 years, 11 months ago

        Just said it out loud and I'm covered in dribble.

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        1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGeniusâ…
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 14 Years
          6 years, 11 months ago

          😆 Try at approximately 8 in the evening in the aforesaid Seychelles!!! 😉

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  8. andy85wsm
    • Has Moderation Rights
    • 13 Years
    6 years, 11 months ago

    This is how I'm set currently, subject to change 1,453 more times.

    Foster
    Betrand - Trippier - Cedric
    Ramsey - Pogba - Willian - Alli - Redmond (not sure if I'm keen on him)
    Kane - Lukaku

    Elliott - McBurnie - Simpson - Dunk

    Quite liking the idea of Bertrand now but think I'd probably keep Cedric still.

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    1. Rupert The Horse
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      Ha. Who is Dunk?

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      1. andy85wsm
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 13 Years
        6 years, 11 months ago

        Brighton CB.

        To be honest Simpson and Dunk are mostly just placeholders for 4.5m defenders while I try and work out closer to the start of the season who are the best starters to get 🙂

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        1. Rupert The Horse
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 11 Years
          6 years, 11 months ago

          Yeah good plan.

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      2. Sjaugen
        • 8 Years
        6 years, 11 months ago

        Slam's brother

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    2. PvA
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      I like it, is this set up with a GW4 WC in mind?

      I like Bertrand + Cedric - I'd do it but I can't bring myself to take out 1 of Lindelof or Trippier

      Unsure of Pogba though

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      1. andy85wsm
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 13 Years
        6 years, 11 months ago

        It's mostly just planned for the first few weeks - after that I'll worry about carrying on or using the wildcard. Likely that I use it early though, usually do

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    3. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGeniusâ…
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      Daniels is better value than Bertrand, in a much higher scoring side.

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      1. andy85wsm
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 13 Years
        6 years, 11 months ago

        Well Daniels could come in for Cedric, have considered him too actually - thinking about just trying to go for attack potential from the off in defence, at least in those defenders costing me more than 4.5

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        1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGeniusâ…
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 14 Years
          6 years, 11 months ago

          Cedric's value lies in his steadiness and fixtures. Saints just don't score.

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          1. andy85wsm
            • Has Moderation Rights
            • 13 Years
            6 years, 11 months ago

            New manager and fixtures, may give Bertrand a chance.

            Thought this was interesting - https://twitter.com/FPLHints/status/886509886317744128

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            1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGeniusâ…
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 14 Years
              6 years, 11 months ago

              Thanks! 🙂

              But Daniels is much the same:

              BOU : wba -182 WAT 359 MCI -191 ars -446 BRI 201 eve -431 LEI 276
              SOT : SWA 218 WHM 57 hud 116 WAT 286 cpl 171 MUN -173 stk 51

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    4. unlethal
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      I see Ramsey is a really popular pick here, can I have your views on why he could be a solid pick?

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      1. andy85wsm
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 13 Years
        6 years, 11 months ago

        I like Arsenal's opening fixtures and think he could be good value if he gets starts. Looked better end of last season. It's mostly a price thing though, lets be honest 🙂

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    5. diesel001
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      Not keen on Redmond tbh. Would prefer getting Carroll and then upgrading Simpson to Francis and Cedric to Kolasinac.

      Have you looked at Suttner - defender, but meant to be on set pieces.

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      1. andy85wsm
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        • 13 Years
        6 years, 11 months ago

        Don't really want Carroll as a 5th mid but I do agree about Redmond, not stuck on him to be honest. May go for a WBA midfielder or something instead and go for the fixtures.

        Not looked at Suttner but can look into it

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        1. FPL ZB
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          • 7 Years
          6 years, 11 months ago

          I'm switching between Redmond and Tadic daily. Still leaning on Redmond, feel he could be explosive if they decide to actually do some attacking at some point

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    6. Jake.l_8
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      Good team - Not sure about Ramsey. Pogba isn't an fpl player to me really. Not sure about Redmond either

      Would u mind RMT?

      GK - Foster (Myhill)
      DEF - Lindelof, Trippier, Cedric (Daniels, Hunemeier)
      MID - Eriksen, Salah, Pedro, Tadic (Loftus-Cheek)
      FWD - Lukaku, Lacazette, Ihenacho(If he goes to Leciester)

      thanks

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    7. NissA
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      If I were to pick a player from a Mourinho team, I'd go for a defender. I do find the lack of Lindelöf refreshing though.

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    8. HurriKane
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      Needs a city and liverpool attacker.

      Expect them to be involved in high scoring games as they need to score more goals than the opponents to win games. (due to their leaky )defences

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      1. andy85wsm
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 13 Years
        6 years, 11 months ago

        Who do you replace though? If I go Liverpool I really want Mane but he's most expensive.

        KDB hard to fit in for Man City, I like Sane but it's a compromise.

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        1. HurriKane
          • 11 Years
          6 years, 11 months ago

          how about simpson to 4.0 def and upgrade pogba to sane.

          think pogba lukaku is too much united attack. replace bertrand with lindelof and it would be more balanced

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  9. Alexis Nonsense
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 11 months ago

    Someone please enlighten me:

    Did Stanislas fall out of favour last season? Or was it an injury?

    Want him if he's nailed

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    1. Rupert The Horse
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      He was injured.

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    2. andy85wsm
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 13 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      Was an injury as far as I know, although there were always rumours flying around here that people thought the injury was a front for a falling out with Howe

      He came back into the team though towards the end of the season so should be good

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    3. Alexis Nonsense
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      If he played all games and kept the form he would end up with 14 goals and 12 assists

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  10. Piggs Boson
    • 12 Years
    6 years, 11 months ago

    Jesus' conversion rate was ridiculous last season. But given it is far beyond Messi's, it's fair to say that it's an unsustainable level. Also he only started 8 games, so the sample size is not large enough to give a true representation.

    I predict regression.

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    1. Deulofail
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      Fair, but this 'sustainable' vs 'unsustainable' threshold you talk about appears to be arbitrary, doesn't it?

      Like you want a player with the highest goal conversion rate, except if their goal conversion rate is above X%.

      Do you base the threshold on anything statistical, out of interest?

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      1. Piggs Boson
        • 12 Years
        6 years, 11 months ago

        I'm not saying you shouldn't want him, it just means his output should decrease to within the average range. So don't expect that level of ppg next season!

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      2. Prokoptas
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        6 years, 11 months ago

        The idea of sustainability vs unsustainability is built on more than simply conversion rate, or whatever your metric of choice is. A huge factor built into it is sample size and, to a lesser extent, the correlation coefficient of that variable in terms of its repeatibility year-on-year.

        In the case of Jesus, we know that his sample size is small and his conversion rate is several standard deviations above them mean. Further, we know correlation from one year to the next is not strong at all. Therefore, we have reason to doubt his ability to repeat.

        But Aguero and Kane also have conversion rates above the mean. The difference in their numbers compared to Jesus is that they have shown across multiple seasons that they are capable of sustaining numbers 1+ standard deviations above the mean. To say their numbers are unsustainable is illogical because we have actual proof of them sustaining it from one season to the next.

        Jesus will almost certainly see a regression - his numbers are above even the top echelon strikers. But if he can only regress into the Kane/Aguero strike rate range, then we will be very happy! That's just an exceptionally difficult thing to do.

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        1. Deulofail
          • 8 Years
          6 years, 11 months ago

          I'm sorry, but you need to speak to me in simpler language.

          Jesus' conversion rate is several SD above the mean. What mean? All players of that year? Of Man City. Of PL history. Of players who score more than 20 goals?

          Do we really know that correlation from one year to the next is not strong at all? You only compared 2 years in the Plexiglas article.

          As far as I understand it, it is illogical to say something is unsustainable when we have evidence of other players doing it in other leagues. I'm not arguing that Jesus will sustain his output, but I'm arguing that the perhaps the term is misleading, and dangerous to the common reader's FPL teams. Perhaps 'likely to regress' or something would me more transparent.

          GB has a threshold in his unsustainable table of 25%. I had no idea this was a specific SD above a particular mean...

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    2. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGeniusâ…
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      - Ah. The dreaded r-word! 😀

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    3. only2
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      I think so too. Want to go aguero > Jesus, but the price is temptning

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    4. Alexis Nonsense
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      Still, he was new to PL and still did great things, so he might also get even better with time....

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    5. Ruth_NZ
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      I agree, but when.

      I was predicting regression for Vardy all through his 11 scoring games in a row sequence. I was right, of course, but only a season later. 🙂

      Timing is everything. Jesus could start the first game, score and go on a crazy run. Or he could be benched for Aguero, struggle when he comes on and not score for 6 weeks. That's one reason why the early season is a bit of a lottery until there are some settled patterns to see.

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    6. Diva
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      Mild regression likely, but hard to judge because the sample size is small.

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  11. Deulofail
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 11 months ago

    WOW

    Nasri bargain. Buy before his price rises.

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    1. FPL Maldini
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      Where is he going?

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  12. Where dahoud at
    • 6 Years
    6 years, 11 months ago

    Looking for bita advice on this wee team. Trying a 5,3,2

    De gea

    Valencia, trippier, bertrand, danials mcauley

    Sane, willian, ali

    Kane lukaku

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    1. bojack
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      Austin 3:16 says don't get De Gea.

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      1. Where dahoud at
        • 6 Years
        6 years, 11 months ago

        Austin 3.16 asks y the hell not

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        1. bojack
          • 7 Years
          6 years, 11 months ago

          'Cause he won't get that many save or bonus points. And if they concede he'll probably get 2 pts.

          You're better off with Heaton / Foster rotation for the same price as De Gea and a 4.0.

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      2. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGeniusâ…
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        6 years, 11 months ago

        Daniel 3:5 - "That at what time ye hear the sound of the cornet, flute, harp, sackbut, psaltery, dulcimer, and all kinds of musick, ye fall down and worship the golden image that Mark Sutherns the king hath set up"

        😉

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        1. bojack
          • 7 Years
          6 years, 11 months ago

          Sackbut!?

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          1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGeniusâ…
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 14 Years
            6 years, 11 months ago

            https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/236x/c1/69/66/c16966c3d7d2ac03e396bfba256a30ca.jpg

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    2. JohnnyWark
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      Valencia > Lindelöf

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    3. Swanremainsthesame
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      Been there done that, doesn't work.
      Gave it up like 3.85m others.

      Only DEF worth having over a Mid is Alonso. that way you can pitch for 443 or 433.

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      1. Nomar
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        6 years, 11 months ago

        Its stupidity of the highest order. Filling your team with expensive players at what is traditionally the lowest scoring position.

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        1. Sonny “The Hitman&rdq…
          • 7 Years
          6 years, 11 months ago

          Tradition is out the window mate... wing backs are better than most midfielders... check the stats

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  13. Hazardouss
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 11 months ago

    Thoughts??
    Foster, Myhill
    Trippier, Cedric, Daniels, Dunk, Mee
    Alli, Coutinho, Sane, WIllian, Carroll
    Lukaku, Laca, Gayle

    Cheers 🙂

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    1. JohnnyWark
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      I'm not convinced on Sane, you'd be better off putting in someone like Tadic, then bringing Walker in.

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    2. Sonny “The Hitman&rdq…
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      Very similar to my team... Major difference is I am avoiding Pool until after play in games
      Very nice!

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  14. Stimps
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    6 years, 11 months ago

    Top heavy team set, any other suggestions?

    Foster
    Cedric Lindelof Francis
    Willian Alli RLC Coutinho
    Aguero (c) Lacazette Lukaku (vc)

    Myhill, T Carroll, Yedlin, K Long

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    1. Jake.l_8
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      Nice Team except not sure about starting RLC

      Would you mind RMT

      GK - Foster (Myhill)
      DEF - Lindelof, Trippier, Cedric (Daniels, Hunemeier)
      MID - Eriksen, Salah, Pedro, Tadic (Loftus-Cheek)
      FWD - Lukaku, Lacazette, Ihenacho(If he goes to Leciester)

      Thanks

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  15. HurriKane
    • 11 Years
    6 years, 11 months ago

    Kane has been involved in 95 goals in just 101 pl starts.

    78 goals 17 assists in 101 pl starts. (source: transfermarkt). Now thats some record to ignore for non owners 😉

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    1. Smoky Johnson
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      Kane will win the golden boot again and will be my captain most weeks. He is a freak of nature.

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    2. unlethal
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      Too risky not to have him, just hope he doesn't start off slow this time

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      1. HurriKane
        • 11 Years
        6 years, 11 months ago

        a good pre season and summerbreak will be a massive boost for him this time round.

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    3. IRBOX âš½
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      Clinical

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    4. NissA
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      Yeah, but has he ever done it on a hot and sunny August afternoon in Newcastle?

      Case closed.

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      1. Sonny “The Hitman&rdq…
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 11 months ago

        Shooting against Elliott... hmmm... if he has a strong pre season...

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    5. bojack
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      There is no way in hell I am going without Harold.

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  16. 007 [RoboKlopp]
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 11 months ago

    Hi, please choose:
    A. KDB + Laca
    B. Pedro + Kane
    C. Cou + Kun
    D. Others, please mention

    My other striker is Lukaku and Gayle.

    Thx you.

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    1. Jake.l_8
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      b

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    2. HurriKane
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      B

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    3. Swanremainsthesame
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      E. Kane + someone

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  17. Jonny
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    6 years, 11 months ago

    RMT please!

    Fabianski Elliot
    Tripper lindelof cedric 4.5 4.0
    Alli Ramsey lanzini tadic (Loftus)
    Lacazette Lukaku jesus

    Any help massively appreciated! Cheers!

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    1. JohnnyWark
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      Lewis Dunk (BHA) and Schindler (HUD) good 4.5 options.

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  18. JohnnyWark
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 11 months ago

    Foster / Elliot
    Lindelöf / Cedric / Ake / Trippier (Schindler)
    KDB / Alli / Willian / Tadic (RLC)
    Lukaku / Lacazette (Gayle)

    RMT

    Also Willian or Fabregas?

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    1. Smoky Johnson
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      Willian scored a hattrick two days ago.

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  19. bojack
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 11 months ago

    Gary Lineker said Walker can't cross.

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    1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGeniusâ…
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      I'm pretty cross with Gary Lineker about that ... 😉

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    2. Rupert The Horse
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      Trippier certainly has the superior delivery but to say Walker can't cross is silly.

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      1. bojack
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 11 months ago

        I think Walker will do very well.

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  20. Gabbiadini
    • 6 Years
    6 years, 11 months ago

    Foster | Elliott
    Lindelof | Trippier | Cedric | Daniels | Rangel
    Alli | Ramsey | ??? | RLC | Carroll
    Lukaku | Kane | ???

    1. Jesus and Tadic/Redmond/6.5
    2. Firmino and Sane
    3. Aguero and Ward Prowse
    4. Austin and KDB

    Or something else... 17.0 to spend (4-3-3)

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    1. Sonny “The Hitman&rdq…
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      1. (Watch preseason to decide on Suton player)

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  21. Stef rocks
    • 6 Years
    6 years, 11 months ago

    Guys what do you think of this team:
    GK: De gea (4.0)
    DEF: trippier, cedric, lindelof (dunk, rangel)
    MID: willian/cesc, ramsey/zaha, stanislas/ritchie, tadic, (4,5 - probably carrol)
    FOR: kane, lukaku, jesus
    So my doubts are:
    A) Is it worth to start with 3 heavy hitters upfront?
    B) if so what are the best options in mid for 6-7 brackets - i have highlighted the most appealing to me.

    Basically i have tried to have at least 1 player of top teams

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  22. chambers
    • 11 Years
    6 years, 11 months ago

    First Draft is complete, RMT:
    Foster
    Cedric, Tripper, Yedlin
    Alli, Coutinho, Redmond, RLC
    Kane (C), Lacazette, Jesus

    (Elliot, Naughton, Mee, Carrol)

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

      I like it although not sure rlc playing every week is worth the sacrifice for such s heavy front 3

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      1. chambers
        • 11 Years
        6 years, 11 months ago

        Can rotate RLC with Carrol or Mee as .well

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  23. Flynny
    • 9 Years
    6 years, 11 months ago

    I'm currently working off 2 possible teams.

    Any views which is the better one?

    A
    343

    Foster fabianski
    Trippier lindelof Cedric dunk lascelles
    Kdb willian Ramsey zaha rlc
    Kane lukaku Gayle

    B
    352

    Foster Myhill
    Lindelof Cedric Daniels dunk lascelles
    Coutinho willian Ramsey sane zaha
    Kane lukaku fletcher

    Thanks

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  24. Eden ACCOUNT CLOSED
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 11 months ago

    Can anyone clarify Arsenal's wing back situation? I.E. Who expected first choices will be?

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  25. KUN_DE_BRU_YNE
    • 6 Years
    6 years, 11 months ago

    What are your thoughts on kolasinac & Monreal?
    Both nailed or not?
    If both nailed then who plays WB&CB role in back 3 formation?

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  26. Deulofail
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 11 months ago

    This article take the same data as the Plexiglas Principle article, but uses it to predict trends in the opposite direction.

    Some editorial consistency or guidance would be great for readers who lap this stuff up and suffering from clinical indecision, because it's quite confusing.

    I like both articles, but there's not enough rigorous criticism and discussion. And without the discussion, we need to trust that FFS is doing the criticism and discussion behind the scenes or (preferably) transparently.

    I have to say, though that I think I will get the most out of my new membership through articles like this, which do make interesting things salient and digestible. So thank you to Paul for this one. 🙂

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    1. Deulofail
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      Literally nobody cares about the quality of the information they base their decisions on. I have found this out in the last few days 😀

      Okay maybe a few.

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  27. jimmy.floyd
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 11 months ago

    RMT please
    Forster 4.0
    Trippier Lindelof Bertrand Yedlin 4.0
    Knockaert/Ritchie Zaha KDB Pedro 4.5
    Kane Lukaku Austin/Deeney/Gayle

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  28. JayJay96
    • 9 Years
    6 years, 11 months ago

    A or B
    A
    Foster
    Cedric - Bertrand - Lindelof - Ake - Yedlin
    KDB - Ozil - Fabregas - Zaha - Carroll
    Lukaku - Lacazette - Mounie

    B
    Foster
    Cedric - Trippier - Lindelof - Ake - Yedlin
    KDB - Ozil - Redmond - Shelvey - Carroll
    Lukaku - Lacazette -- Benteke

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    1. jimmy.floyd
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      A

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  29. boogle
    • 10 Years
    6 years, 11 months ago

    Alright fellas, thoughts on this as a 433 primarily? Obviously mid is weak but sacrifices need to be made somewhere!

    Foster (Myhill)
    Trippier Bertrand Monreal Daniels (Mee)
    KdB Ramsey Fabregas (RLC, Carroll)
    Kane Lukaku Firmino

    Cheers!

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  30. Miguel
    • 12 Years
    6 years, 11 months ago

    Very much a work in progress but got this for a first draft. Any thoughts?

    Foster Gomes
    Lindelof Cedric Alonso Rangel 4.5 Def
    Alli Willian Ramsey Loftus-Cheek Chadli
    Kane Lukaku Gabbiadini

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