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The Numbers Game – Swansea City

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Swansea City are the next side to be assessed as part of our in-depth team-by-team analysis series for members.

We start by checking in on the team statistics in an attempt to spot trends or improvements over the past 12 months before we shift to analyse player data, as we attempt to narrow the field ahead of the new campaign.

Having been ensconced in the security of mid-table in 2015/16 – claiming 47 points to finish in twelfth position – the Swans were left floundering last season. With just three wins in the opening 19 Gameweeks of 2016/17, the Welsh outfit looked doomed at the midway point until the arrival of Paul Clement.

Appointed as successor to Francesco Guidolin, the new manager chalked up four victories in his first six fixtures to steer his side out of the drop zone. Swansea ultimately clinched fifteenth spot on 41 points – seven clear of relegation, scoring 45 goals.

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  1. Gooner97
    • 10 Years
    6 years, 10 months ago

    Mee or Tomkins?

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    1. Sánchez
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      You

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    2. Debauchy
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      Mee

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      1. greghammer95
        • 14 Years
        6 years, 10 months ago

        Not Debuchy.

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    3. Clump
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      Both (if Tompkins starts). They rotate like clockwork.

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    4. FPL ZB
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      • 7 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      Dupree

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  2. Camp No No
    • 10 Years
    6 years, 10 months ago

    Any reliable predictions for Watford lineup?

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    1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGeniusâ…
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      Dunno. Further to what I said before, all defenders have had 180 minutes on the pitch . Except Declan Rice, 210.

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  3. Big4FPL
    • 9 Years
    6 years, 10 months ago

    Arguably the best defences this season will be United, Chelsea, Spurs and Southampton, which do you think is the most cost effective (/highest scoring) from each?

    Spurs:
    Trippier gives us an easy way in here, not really a discussion there.

    Chelsea:
    Alonso the best option purely for attacking purposes but does Cahills Terry-esque knack for set piece goals or Azpil as a bonus machine (whilst maybe getting the odd game at wing back with Rudiger brought in) warrant that 0.5 to be spent elsewhere? Furthermore does Luiz at 1.0 cheaper give enough coverage with maybe the odd goal thrown in to warrant him over the rest?

    Southampton:
    Bertrand is obviously the preferable option with attaching output before we know if Cedric will start GW1, but Yoshida also has a knack for the odd goal and bonus points, or do you go fire and forget with Forster at 5.0 with a slight lack of 4.5 GK options?

    United:
    Personally after the Jones news I don't think we can read into pre season as to the starting centre backs. It seems clear Mourinho has been playing Lindelof and Smalling together knowing they'll have to play the first UCL game (and super cup) together so it wouldn't surprise me to see Bailly and Lindelof start GW1, so with Valencia seeming slightly overpriced is Bailly worth the outlay? Do you punt on Lindelof with the assumption Mourinho will give him league games to settle rather than throwing him into the Champions League? Is De Gea even 100% safe in the league or could Romero get a pre UCL game?

    Apologies if the post is too long but thought it might summarise some of the discussions I've seen on here! Cheers!!

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    1. Harper (No more Penandes)
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      Trippier
      Alonso or nothing
      Yoshida
      De Gea

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      1. Big4FPL
        • 9 Years
        6 years, 10 months ago

        That's pretty much my defence currently, but can't help thinking, for example, having Luiz could mean Bertrand and Bailly (with a 4.5 GK instead of De Gea) which could arguably be more nailed on?

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        1. Harper (No more Penandes)
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 8 Years
          6 years, 10 months ago

          You're saving a bit of money by going that route so it depends what you can do with the extra cash. That's if you have faith in Luiz or Bailly to get you consistent CS point returns because let's face it they aren't exactly attacking merchants

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          1. Big4FPL
            • 9 Years
            6 years, 10 months ago

            That's very true!

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    2. Lovren an elevator
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      All good observations.
      I'm starting to edge towards...
      DDG
      Kolasinac Bailly Trip Yoshi
      in a 433 probably
      I'm a bit concerned about Chelsea defenders, conte may not have confidence in Alonso if he's been looking for a new LB (sandro) and Rudiger could upset things, maybe for Cahill!

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      1. Big4FPL
        • 9 Years
        6 years, 10 months ago

        Kolasinac is a good shout to throw into the mix if Arsenal can sort their defence as well, think I'd be all over him more if Arsenal had signed Rudiger to give them a solid back 3! I agree over Alonso which is why Azpil is so tempting, given he's just an all round reliable defender that I can't imagine being dropped! Cahill I think will be okay given he's captain, I could be wrong though!

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        1. Lovren an elevator
          • 9 Years
          6 years, 10 months ago

          Exactly where my thinking was until I started worrying about Azpi...hes looked awful pre-season!

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    3. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGeniusâ…
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      Ta. 🙂

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    4. 6thGoal
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      I am seriously considering Yoshida instead of Cedric..possibly Pied, if Cedric isn't fit in time, some talk he could start.

      At Chelsea, it's hard to ignore Alonso, even with the hefty price tag. He is set to start in my back 5 and with any luck it's a set and forget for the entire season.

      Trippier still has me worried, I drafted him because so many others did. Not sure Spurs will taste 17 CS at Wembley like they did last year, which means now I must require on Trippier scoring and assisting. Money might he spent better elsewhere.

      United, I am running out Valencia and considering doubling up with Bailly. Valencia was a bit of a risk near the end of the season, but he can do it all, get forward, score, assist and defense.

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      1. Big4FPL
        • 9 Years
        6 years, 10 months ago

        It's a shame Pied isn't nailed on as a 4.5 Southampton defender would mean Bailly + Pied over Lindelof + Yoshida for a SOT MUFC double! But I'm with you in that I currently have Yoshida over Cedric.

        If there hadn't been the rumours of Sandro combined with Moses briefly being trialled there (and Azpil previously playing left back) I wouldn't be doubting Alonso as he's currently in my team, I guess it's just the possibility that you're forking out 7.0 for a defender that gets benched (even though I do think it's unlikely)

        I wish I could find the cash for Valencia as I agree with you I don't think he'll be rotated, he was rotated last season when the top 4 was no longer achievable so saved for the Europa. My only concern is as a United fan his days of firing crosses constantly seem to be over, he's a lot more conservative with playing a final ball

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  4. Bubz
    • 10 Years
    6 years, 10 months ago

    Hoooold on a second. I thought JRod was 6.5m not 6.0m. This changes things!

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    1. greghammer95
      • 14 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      Is he nailed on though? If so then HELLOOO

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      1. Debauchy
        • 11 Years
        6 years, 10 months ago

        Nailed for sure; when upright.
        How long will he remain upright though

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        1. greghammer95
          • 14 Years
          6 years, 10 months ago

          Tough to tell. Depends on how good the nail is possibly.

          Not sure I could start the season with two dodgy frames, Kompany is my risky picky.

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    2. Henryyy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      Rondon & Kanu tho?

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

        Think jrod likely to start season on left of front 3.

        He has featured prominently in pre season.

        Scored a header I think other day.

        Seems good option..on my watch list

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        1. Henryyy
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 8 Years
          6 years, 10 months ago

          How do you think this front 3 would look like?

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    3. thorvaldsson
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      He does have an appeal for me he is the best WBA attacker naturally, him and Chadli. Only thing that is off putting is Pulis

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    4. Debauchy
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      Cmon Bubz ! you need to get with it in our league
      Yeah , def on the radar but WB looking rather dire at the mo

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      1. Bubz
        • 10 Years
        6 years, 10 months ago

        I don't tend to look at things in detail until around this time of preseason. Too easy to get bogged down in nonsense and make allegiances to bad picks if you start choosing a team too early imo

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        1. Debauchy
          • 11 Years
          6 years, 10 months ago

          Yeah agree, Came in earlier than norm this season .
          Pretty much still on the backfoot until next week really

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    5. PvA
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      Join the team.

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    6. Gooner97
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      Injury prone tho

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      1. Bubz
        • 10 Years
        6 years, 10 months ago

        True, but if he gets injured you just transfer him out. That being said, him being 6m makes it awkward if you have 0ITB

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        1. Henryyy
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 8 Years
          6 years, 10 months ago

          Abraham 5.5m 😉

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  5. Ninjaa
    • 13 Years
    6 years, 10 months ago

    Does matic make Pogba a better option?
    Would Aurier go straight in in front of Valencia?

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    1. el polako
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      Both Pogba nad Herrera (as a vaule pick).

      Not sure about Aurier.

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    2. Boris Bodega
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      Aurier is sooo much better than Valencia

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    3. Sánchez
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      Has to. Pogba is 100% nailed and Matic must give him more freedom to get forward. It doesn't make Pogba become Sanchez suddenly but it does make him an option for sure at 8.0. Until now I was all against the Pogba pick but now he might be value. I'd expect him to do better returns than the likes of Ramsey and Willian or Ozil now.

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      1. Debauchy
        • 11 Years
        6 years, 10 months ago

        Yep agree. Still under consideration. More so now

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  6. b91jh
    • 6 Years
    6 years, 10 months ago

    A) Pied+Herrera+Laca
    B) Bertrand+Eriksen+Abraham
    C) Pied+Herrera+Kun

    Already got Lukaku and Jesus in the front.

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    1. Gregor
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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      • 14 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      B.

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  7. The Rumour Mill
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 10 months ago

    Currently mulling over what the best pricing structure is to use for my squad.
    The relative strength in the striker pool (both premium and mid priced), the number of attractive defensive options, and the apparent dearth so far of midfielders in the 5-6m bracket, is swaying me towards a 4-3-3 formation.
    Within that, there appears to be a number of options at certain price points: midfielders at 7.0m, strikers at 10-11.5m, and all the goalkeepers between 4.5 and 5.5m.
    Therefore, of the options below, which do you feel gives me the best squad balance?

    A

    4.5, 4.0
    6.0, 5.5, 5.5, 4.5, 4.5
    10.0, 7.0, 7.0, 4.5, 4.5
    12.5, 11.5, 8.5
    0.0ITB

    B

    5.5, 4.0
    6.0, 5.5, 5.5, 4.5, 4.5
    9.5, 9.0, 7.0, 4.5, 4.5
    11.5, 10.5, 6.5
    1.5ITB

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    1. Witty Pun: Not good at this…
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      You see, I've been thinking, and apart from Defoe/Firmino/Benteke there aren't any mid price strikers that come without caveats - and even with Firmino arguably Pool mids are better. I've been considering going 2 at the front to begin with (two premiums) and waiting to see which mid price striker stands out. And I disagree that there aren't many mids in the 5-6 bracket. JWP had 40% goal involvement last year when he played and those fixtures...

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      1. The Rumour Mill
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 10 months ago

        I think you're right, so the 6.5 striker in option b could become Defoe or Benteke 🙂 The fixtures are great for Soton, I remember JWP being talked about before the DGW's at the back end of last season though and he did nothing at all. Just gone with Bertrand at the moment from them.

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  8. HurriKane
    • 11 Years
    6 years, 10 months ago

    With Austin and Gabbi a rotation risk is Tadic the most nailed on soton attacker ?

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    1. Henryyy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      Redmond

      I also have Boufal on my watchlist. 6m.

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      1. HurriKane
        • 11 Years
        6 years, 10 months ago

        feel likes Tadic on setpeices is a better fpl option though

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    2. greghammer95
      • 14 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      Possibly, Boufal will be competing more you'd think. But someone's got to start. This is my view on Liverpool that some of them will have to start so maybe not avoid altogether.

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    3. 6thGoal
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      I am starting with Tadic, hopefully the forward position is nailed, regardless of who it is. Both Gabby and Austin have scored this preseason, but I like Tadic in the 10 role or possibly playing aside Boufal. With those first 11 fixtures it's difficult to ignore.

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  9. Flynny
    • 9 Years
    6 years, 10 months ago

    What is better?

    A...willian Fraser Austin

    B...pogba puncheon (or 5m) jrod.

    Thanks

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  10. The 12th Man
    • 10 Years
    6 years, 10 months ago

    Zaha + Defoe which im on at the moment or Salah + J.Rod?

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    1. Gooner97
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      I'm leaning towards B

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    2. el polako
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      Zaha and Defoe for me.
      If Defoe could score 15 at Sunderland, just think what he will do I freely attacking Cheeries side.

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  11. Gooner97
    • 10 Years
    6 years, 10 months ago

    Foster Myhill
    Trippier Yoshida Daniels Mee 4m
    Alli Coutinho KDB Willian Carrol
    Lukaku Morata JRod

    Thoughts?

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    1. The 12th Man
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      Looks very good. Good balance.
      Not sure on Morata but could be good.

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  12. Bushiosboys
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 10 months ago

    Is Ramsey nailed?
    If so, ideal arsenal cover for 7M?
    Or will he play too deep, hence his price tag?

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    1. Cheers Geoff
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      I have Ramsey, he has looked good in preseason and seems to have freedom in the midfield. Just hoping it continues

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  13. Rash
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 10 months ago

    Which team looks best for 1st few gws before early wildcard?

    A
    DDG
    Trippier Bertrand kompany kola
    Willian Pogba KDB
    Kaku Jesus Chico/7.5?
    Elliot RLC tcarroll 4.0

    B
    DDG
    trippier yosh kompany kola
    Willian Pogba KDB Fraser
    Kaku Kane
    Elliot ayew Tcarroll 4.0

    Any suggestions welcomed

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  14. Krafty Werks
    • 9 Years
    6 years, 10 months ago

    Alexis/Harry team 3-4-3 and 4-3-3 rotation...

    Foster (Elliot)
    Daniels, Trippier, Yoshida (Naughton, Mee)
    Sanchez, Salah, Willian, Milvojevic (Carroll)
    Kane, Jesus, Gayle.

    Thoughts?

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  15. Toonzie
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    6 years, 10 months ago

    how to improve on my current team?

    Foster - Myhill
    Trippier - Yoshida - Mee - Lejeune - Rangel
    KDB - Salah - Willian - Zaha - Carroll
    Lukaku - Kane - Austin

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    1. DaddyBellay
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      I want u to strengthen your def by reducing your pricy forwards. But I can't say how to.

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  16. b91jh
    • 6 Years
    6 years, 10 months ago

    Anyone is going to make a HUGE bet on Boufal?

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

      Nope

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    2. 6thGoal
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      Not yet, but can fit in that 6.0 rotating midfield slot, as long as he starts in the middle with Tadic. Again, the forwards needs to be in form for Boufal and Tadic to impress.

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    3. salazar1963
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      good player. Does he score enough?

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  17. DaddyBellay
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 10 months ago

    Pls give me some suggestions bros!

    Courtoise

    Alonso Tripper Kolasinac

    Eriksen William Ramsay Mikitaran

    Lukaku(c) chachirato Gayle

    Sub;Elliot,Anatovic,Mee,Rangel

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    1. Boom Xhaka-Laca
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      Weak in mid and attack

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      1. DaddyBellay
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 10 months ago

        If it is your squad, what will be your next moves bro? Pls

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  18. Boom Xhaka-Laca
    • 6 Years
    6 years, 10 months ago

    Best mid/def combo at 9.5 where one is benched and one is played?

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

      Daniels carroll

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    2. b91jh
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      Yoshi+Carroll or 4.0+Ward-Prowse/Fraser

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    3. Mr. Sackrider
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      dawson RLC

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  19. Mr. Sackrider
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 10 months ago

    RMT.

    Foster (Elliot)
    Trippier Cedric Ake (Mee Rangel)
    KDB Alli Willian Redmond (RLC)
    Kane Lukaku Rodriguez

    Playing 3-4-3
    Is it worth to downgrade Rodriguez to 4.5 (bench fodder) & Mee --> Kolasinac and switch 4-4-2 ??

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    1. Boom Xhaka-Laca
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      Yes

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      1. Mr. Sackrider
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 10 months ago

        How is the team ? Any suggestions?

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  20. TheSteel
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    6 years, 10 months ago

    Who are your "this could backfire badly but could work out" players?
    Ive got Fraser and Abraham 4th mid and 3rd forward

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    1. 6thGoal
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      Ah it's not a player, but the formation. Still planning on starting with a 5-3-2, so I feel it's going to be feast or famine in the early weeks. Now the decision is how do I want to start my midfield with strong 7, 8, 9m midfielders or with a 9 and 6.5m and rotate a 6m midfielder in that third position.

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    2. Forever mirin
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      Avoiding those price ranges. If you can call Willian a punt, I guess it would be him

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    3. Harper (No more Penandes)
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      Fraser or Chadli as 4th mid. Both flair players, but neither could even play

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

        Chadli .... *Shudders*

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        1. Harper (No more Penandes)
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 8 Years
          6 years, 10 months ago

          Still better than Phillips

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    4. Rover
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      Benteke 2nd striker to begin with and 2.0 ITB plus a potential mid downgrade to get Kane in GW3

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  21. 6thGoal
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 10 months ago

    Is it me, or do more put value in a poor pre-season performance rather than an outstanding performance? In my estimation, I have noticed that players who don't do well in these early match seem to worry managers (see Lindelof) rather than a player (Ince, for example) who has played well. How much does their pre-season play hedge your decisions?

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    1. Better Call Paul
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      Pre season is a good indication of how a player may be gelling in new team e.g ince and salah.

      However it's just about getting fit for the new season.

      If a player is doing well pre season the chances are they will continue the form into the new season

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  22. cylus11 ( Manager) - Russia…
    • 13 Years
    6 years, 10 months ago

    With Matic leaving Chelsea it surely will affect Che style of play seen last season.
    Matic was a defensive shield in from of the defenders. Unless Conte gets the same quality I feel Che will struggle with getting CS.
    Will Willan or Fabregas also loose value as no one can replace Matic CDM quality.
    Is avoiding CHE to start with the prudent choice
    Thoughts?

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    1. TheSteel
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      Alonso is a must have imo. Plays so high up and gets in the box plenty

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    2. 6thGoal
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      While I wasn't to pleased to hear of their poor play against Inter, I still feel Alonso is a set and forget defender. Still have in slotted in GW1. Also have Willian, but right now he's just going to play GW1 and will be rotated. I am sure their defense will be solid, not putting much into these pre-season kicks

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  23. WARIO
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 6 Years
    6 years, 10 months ago

    Tried something a little different - appreciate any feedback.

    DDG

    Kolasinac - Trippier - Yoshida - Pied

    KDB - Zaha - Willian

    Kane - Lukaku - Vardy

    Subs: Elliott, Rosenior, Carroll, Cork

    Appreciate that Pied is a short-term option but would switch him out once Cedric returns. Few of the budget strikers fill me with any confidence - Vardy could be a great differential with only 3.5% ownership?

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  24. Catastrophe
    • 13 Years
    6 years, 10 months ago

    A) Kolasinac, Kompany, Zaha
    B) Trippier, Danilo/Stones, Pogba

    Cheers

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  25. HurriKane
    • 11 Years
    6 years, 10 months ago

    Is Craig Dawson going under the Radar?

    2015-16 : 4 goals

    2016-17: 4 goals

    HIs attacking threat alongside westbrom fixtures BOU bur STO bha WHU make him an excellent option right ?

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

      He could be being ignored at our peril

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    2. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGeniusâ…
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      Indeed. But Foster is too important to my team to muck about with Dawson.

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    3. Witty Pun: Not good at this…
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      Not at all. He's in my team anyway 😉

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    4. Rover
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      Especially considering DDG + Dawson = Foster + Bailly money wise

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  26. Catastrophe
    • 13 Years
    6 years, 10 months ago

    Any love for Stones?

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  27. greghammer95
    • 14 Years
    6 years, 10 months ago

    Following on from some Jrod chatter above, why does a player being injury prone matter in FPL, like really, why??

    Oh no you have to transfer him out, it might mess up plans but that's going to happen regardless, I suppose one argument is "It minimizes the potential risk to plans by not going with an injury prone player". The only potential issue is if you have a couple of crooks in your team, but even then there's ways round it with a strong squad.

    The way I see it this can help if you're a top manager, you then need to rejig your plans, it's not like there's no options??

    I challenge someone to convince me why I shouldn't have an injury prone player based on being injury prone alone.

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    1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGeniusâ…
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      No reason. Stick Sturridge in immediately.

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      1. greghammer95
        • 14 Years
        6 years, 10 months ago

        THIS IS DIFFERENT LAD! He's a rotation risk... Different things, duh.

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        1. Somalion
          • 14 Years
          6 years, 10 months ago

          Whack Lamela in then.

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      2. Witty Pun: Not good at this…
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 10 months ago

        He said injury prone alone though. Sturridge just isn't going to get any gametime regardless of fitness.

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    2. FPL ZB
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      hobbles off after 5 mins..

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      1. greghammer95
        • 14 Years
        6 years, 10 months ago

        In one game? You get a blank from him/her. That stuff happens.

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    3. money face bandwagon
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      i have experienced quite a few 1 pter from aguero(c).

      and yellow flagged andy carroll in which you are always guessing whether he will play or not

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      1. greghammer95
        • 14 Years
        6 years, 10 months ago

        Ok, but you still go for him as he's a good option. Would you avoid Aguero for a whole season though?

        Big AC was never fully fit, I think this is key. Jrod has been fit for a good few months now, I think that's something important I left out. A player returning from injury is a different proposition altogether.

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        1. 32chickens
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 13 Years
          6 years, 10 months ago

          Greghammers
          Were you after me yesterday @ tournie?

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          1. greghammer95
            • 14 Years
            6 years, 10 months ago

            Yes, there was a reason, which I've totally forgotten. I'm off home now but will post on the tourney thread later today.

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        2. money face bandwagon
          • 10 Years
          6 years, 10 months ago

          aguero is an exception that he is worth the risk due to his goal record and literally there is no1 better than him for most periods. most will captain him either way and will have to waste transfers.

          for the case of AC, there are other alternatives available, so i would rather choose someone else knowing that he is a transfer in waiting.

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      2. fedolefan
        • 9 Years
        6 years, 10 months ago

        Jeez, don't remind me of Carroll. Benched him for so many weeks late last season. Destroyed me though with that 6m lying on the bench and Bilic spouting nonsense every week about how close to fitness he was.

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  28. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGeniusâ…
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    6 years, 10 months ago

    OK. Those sticking in Chicharito in their squads: He will, at best have 90 minutes, against Manchester City, pre-Season. He is not being risked tonight.

    My advice? Ditch him.

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    1. greghammer95
      • 14 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      Same. Also knowing West Ham's history with Striker's he'll be put in the squad too quick get injured and be out for 6 weeks which turns into 3 months then come back again around January play a few games, get injured again and then maybe a couple of games at the end of the season too. Bookmark this, I hope I'm wrong though.

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      1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGeniusâ…
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        6 years, 10 months ago

        Too true, I'm afraid. 😥

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    2. Debauchy
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      Agree Doos . I considered him at 6.5 so still up for consideration. Will snap him up (easy) if he looks the goods.

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    3. Kings of Lyon ★
      • 13 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      Shhh, we can snag him for 6.8 in GW4 😉

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    4. Big4FPL
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      It's a shame as I've had him in my team in the hope that West Ham will score in their first 3 and if they do he's likely to be involved (Alternatively Lanzini), but as you say I'm now considering dropping him. Thinking Mounie instead but with 1.0 in the bank to then make the swap or do Aguero to Kane

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  29. bojack
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 10 months ago

    If you Jesus instead of Kane it really opens up some nice options. A squad with KDB, Eriksen, Mané, Lukaku and Jesus provides some lovely captaincy options and the defence isn't that bad.

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

      I have Aguero right now and am considering Jesus to use the extra 1m. That 1m goes a long way in defense.

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  30. 7Hells
    • 10 Years
    6 years, 10 months ago

    RMT please

    Foster/Elliot
    Valencia/Trip/ Bert/(Francis/Rangel)
    Salah/Couts/Pogba/KDB/(Carrol)
    Kane/Austin/Rodriguez

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