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The Community Round Up

With less than a week to go before the Premier League season kicks off, the community has been busy assessing the merits of some of the player list’s priciest options, as well as rifling through its bargain bins. Manchester City’s stars have impressed our community writers, while it’s Liverpool stars and the prospects of a particular Manchester United midfielder that have preoccupied our Hot Topic posters.

Defensive Bonus point magnets are tracked down via our Members table review, while we finish off our catch-up with news of the latest community competitions, for poor performers and cosmopolitan managers alike.

The Community Articles

With three assists to his name, Manchester City’s Kevin De Bruyne has been among the summer’s best performers.Dr Agabuse has been particularly impressed with the Belgian’s new advanced role, which prompted his detailed analysis of his underlying statistics in an attacking position last season.

This convincing form has certainly been spotted by Fantasy Premier League managers, who have been queuing up to add the Man City schemer to their Gameweek 1 line ups, according to Milvus’ latest update on ownership trends.

Will our hopes for De Bruyne be dashed or can we rely on his strong underlying statistics as a guide to likely returns? Such predictions form the basis of a superb article from Prokoptas which discusses goalscoring potential.

Bournemouth stars such as Josh King and Charlie Daniels proved reliable sources of attacking points last season, but, says Woolfgang, the Cherries are among a number of teams that appear to be unfairly treated in FPL’s fixture difficulty ratings.

Spurs’ Harry Kane was perhaps the most consistent points scorer last season, after claiming the Golden Boot for the second successive campaign. However, Coley’s latest article suggests that he may not be as productive next season, with Spurs effectively facing 38 away games thanks to their relocation to Wembley Stadium.

Kane sits in more than a third of teams and earns another mention in YTFC_Scratch’s article on the prevalence of the herd mentality in Fantasy Football. This compelling piece asks whether our choices are based on logic or the desire to fit in.

There is certainly strong evidence to suggest a group think has taken hold of player selections, according to our first FPL Rate My Team surgery of the season. Analysis by Lyonnais of the teams put forward for scrutiny strongly suggests that a hive mind has helped shape an emerging template.

Elsewhere, Frankie the Gent has resurrected the debate around Fantasy Premier League’s new Free Hit chip, offering further strategies on putting it to use, either to get off to a strong start, or to finish the season with a flourish.

Meanwhile, if trying to construct the perfect FPL team and strategy has got too much for you, Triggerlips dropped by with some advice on coping with the information overload Fantasy managers are facing ahead of Gameweek 1.

Finally, Niemi has heralded the return of Fantasy Eliterserien, following a short summer break, with a team by team analysis of the latest activity in the transfer market in the Norwegian top flight.

Don’t forget, if you’ve got some analysis, scout reports or features brewing, be sure to visit our community section to submit your article.

The Hottest Topics

Among the most discussed theories ahead of the new season is that Manchester United’s Paul Pogba will be reborn, be handed the freedom to roam forward and subsequently score a hatful of goals. That’s all due to United’s recent capture of Nemanja Matic as a defensive shield.

The Fantasy Freak is among those expecting big things from the Frenchman this season, although Berbinho’s Forehead remains sceptical.

Other theories for the new campaign – notably Spurs’ potential Wembley blues – were discussed in this follow-up Hot Topic we posted on Thursday.

While Kevin De Bruyne has impressed the community scribes, our Hot Topic posters have been focusing on Liverpool’s midfield stars.

Rambo Motin is flabbergasted that nine out of ten FPL managers have shunned Reds’ winger Sadio Mane, while admirers of new recruit Mohamed Salah were out in force in our Hot topic on the former Chelsea and Roma player.

Next season will surely be another where we are left proclaiming that “we can’t have them all”, with Fantasy managers struggling to fit the wealth of available attacking talent into their squads. This is particularly the case among striker selections, says Lateriser12, who suggests that the premium forward eco-system has changed markedly for 2017/18, with even more choice available.

Even Kane may struggle to compete, especially with Man City stars looking sharp in pre-season. But as Wakey points out, the Spurs man still has strong captaincy potential in his favour. Cesc’s Old Mullet also considered the England striker’s essential status and whether we dare go without him come the season kick-off.

Competition is also fierce among the community’s backlines. Indeed, Nisag17 suggests ripping up the traditional formation form book and fielding five premium options at the back, due to the raft of tempting defensive options.

Given the performance last season of top priced wing-backs – such as Chelsea’s Marcos Alonso – talk of cheap defensive rotation combinations have been conspicous by their absence this summer. Tears for Fears aimed to address that with a look at the best pairings, while Rupert the Horse pondered the merits of investing in one of West Brom’s towering rearguard.

Further defensive options were also being touted in our Hot Topic on differential gems for the new season.

Meanwhile, our community scouts have been out and about during the pre-season calendar to help uncover some further low-owned options, with Twisted Saltergater picking through Bournemouth’s options, while Andre94PT has been talent spotting among Newcastle United’s ranks.

There will be particular interest in one of the pre-season’s flagship matches this weekend – the Community Shield – with Arsenal’s Alexis Sanchez under the microscope, amid ongoing speculation surrounding his future.

To temper enthusiasm in stellar pre-season performances, Abel Xavier delivered some cautionary tales for those who pay too much attention to friendlies. He points out that Ahmed Musa of Leicester City and Arsenal’s Alex Iwobi were among last summer’s stars that ultimately failed to deliver.

Finally, Malcolm Tucker for England has been dusting off his Underworld and Iggy Pop albums to pen a Fantasy Football version of Trainspotting’s memorable Choose Life monologue, which was this week’s most popular post in terms of votes.

To view all our discussions please visit our Hot Topics page.

The Members Tables

Defenders with potential for strong bonus returns, based on baseline attributes such as passing and tackling, come under scrutiny in McNulty’s latest table, while FPL Virgin has gone back to basics with his table, which focuses purely on appearances, goals and assists.

Elsewhere, players that made the most of limited pitch time last season are the focus of boniouk’s most recent table.

If you’re a member and are yet to get to grips with the custom statistics tables, you can view this movie for an explanation of how they work. Also, remember to tag them so that people can find the tables with ease.

The Community Tournaments

Fantasy Football competitions around the world are proving increasingly popular among the community. Already Fantasy Eliterserien has garnered considerable interest and VS10_ is hoping there will be similar enthusiasm for Fantasy Bundesliga, ahead of the start of the German top flight season. He dropped by to tell us more about this game and also details of how to join the FFScout community league he has set up

Only those who have never finished inside the top 10,000 in FPL are invited to join Heels Over Head’s new community competition, which aims to discover the Fantasy Football star managers of the future. The code to join his R U Smarter Than The 10K Club league is 9355-102577.

If you’re running a community tournament and would like the latest scores included in future Community Round-ups, please email us summary of the current leaders and a link to your league, spreadsheet or head to head competition, at jonty@fantasyfootballscout.co.uk.

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

    RMT. Any recommendations will be appreciatd!

    Foster (Elliott)
    Kolasinac, Trippier, Ake (Rangel, B.Smith)
    KDB, Alli, Salah, Ince (Carroll)
    Lukaku, Jesus, JRod

    Really missing a utd defender, thinking of trippier to darmian maybe

    1. 824545201
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      I expect Alli to start slow. Eriksen is the better option at the same price. Consider Alli after November.

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

        In his team he is starved for captain options Alli solves that

  2. 824545201
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 10 months ago

    What do you guys think of this draft?

    Foster - Elliot

    Alonso - Trippier - Yoshida - Ake - (Rosenior)

    KDB - Salah - Willian - Ince - (Carroll)

    Kane - Lukaku - (McBurnie)

    4-4-2, the bench is kind of weak, but I think this is a pretty solid lineup for the first 4-5 gameweeks. Ince is the biggest gamble.

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

      Pretty template. You'll be fine.

  3. Magpies4ever
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 10 months ago

    Mkhitaryan or Pogba?

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

      Pogba. He's guaranteed 90 minutes every week and I think he'll explode now that he is chained to the defense.

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

        *isn't chained to the defense

  4. FALCAO & MOU
    • 9 Years
    6 years, 10 months ago

    With Lallana ruled out for 2 months, the chances of Milner being nailed in midfield are at a high, anyone starting the season with him?

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

      they have options in the midfield to replace lallana i feel

      1. Ryan
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 12 Years
        6 years, 10 months ago

        If Coutinho goes there would be a massive issue with creativity in the middle.

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

        Could potentially buy into Liverpool's defence for only 5.0 through Robertson if Milner was to be playing in midfield.

    2. Ryan
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      Its an interesting point. Milner is a lot happier at CM

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

      Wasn't he out injured for a while last season too ? Did Milner move into midfield then ? I don't think so, but I could be wrong.

      1. Ryan
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 12 Years
        6 years, 10 months ago

        Lallana wasn't always a starter. The situation depends on the status of Coutinho

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

          right, so the OP's conclusion that a Lallana injury means Milner changes position is invalid then ?

          1. Ryan
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • Has Moderation Rights
            • 12 Years
            6 years, 10 months ago

            Indeed, depends on what happens with Coutinho regarding Barca though. If he does go they would probably buy a replacement however.

          2. FALCAO & MOU
            • 9 Years
            6 years, 10 months ago

            Liverpool didn't have anyone like Robertson last season, this season, Milner is not needed in defense. And I definitely think Lallana started most of the games when he was fit last season.

    4. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 15 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      Wij, Can and Hendo can fill the 2 spots.

      1. Ryan
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 12 Years
        6 years, 10 months ago

        That would only work if Coutinho was on the LW. With two direct wingers that team lacks a creator and chief.

      2. FALCAO & MOU
        • 9 Years
        6 years, 10 months ago

        Jurgen doesn't seem to have any trust in them.

  5. SuperDan
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 10 months ago

    Which is best?
    A) Salah and Ake
    B) Mane and 4.5 def

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

      A

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

        Agreed A, Salah has looked great in preseason

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

      A

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

      a

  6. Birds of Prey
    • 10 Years
    6 years, 10 months ago

    If Sanchez stays, what are the holes in this? Thx
    Elliot--Foster
    Mee--Morgan--Tomkins--Hegazi--Alonso
    Willian--Alli--Sanchez--Fraser/Mili
    JRod--Jesus--Lukaku

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

      Better options than Morgan I think. Are Tomkins and Hegazi nailed? Looks pretty solid otherwise.

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

      2 from 4 defensive rotation ?

      After BUR chelsea dont have a great set of fixtures, you might get more points with another wing back for less money.
      Trippier, Bertrand, Cedric etc

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

      Wow, it's weird seeing a 4.5 heavy backline this year. I'd say downgrade Mili to a 4.5 and upgrade a defender to Yoshida or Ake. I also greatly prefer Eriksen to Alli because I don't think Alli's goals were sustainable last year, but that one's up to you.

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

      Defence is poor.

  7. Corona Macallan
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 10 months ago

    Thoughts on this. Plz suggest changes if any

    Foster
    Kolasinac Trippier Yoshida
    KDB Salah Willian Fraser
    Kane Kaku Austin

    Elliott Carroll Mee Hunmeier

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

      Solid Line-up

      1. Corona Macallan
        • 8 Years
        6 years, 10 months ago

        Cheers your thoughts on Fraser. Liked him a lot previous season. Could be gold at that price

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

          I can see him being more established this year, and with King and Defoe to thread, should be good for assists.

  8. Gabbiadini
    • 6 Years
    6 years, 10 months ago

    Foster | Elliot
    Bertrand | Trippier | Cedric | Daniels | Long
    KDB | Willian | Boufal | Carroll | RLC
    Kane | Lukaku | Jesus

    433, I think this could bang... Thoughts?!

    1. Corona Macallan
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      Looks good with KLJ. The only concern would be boufal. Not sure of his returns

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

      Boufal is not nailed and not sure about doubling up on Southampton defenders. Looks pretty good otherwise.

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

        Who would you replace Boufal with then...?!

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

          Personally I would go Bertrand -> 4.5 (Suttner maybe) and Boufal -> Zaha, but that's just me

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

          I like Redmond at that price. Pretty like-for-like swap.

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

            0.5 more and worse IMO.

        3. Corona Macallan
          • 8 Years
          6 years, 10 months ago

          Maybe a punt on Fraser

  9. Manumana
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 10 months ago

    Hows my defence looking ?

    Kolasanic Yoshida Lowe Suttner Long

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

      Lowe isn't nailed, otherwise good so long as you don't expect Long to start.

      1. Ryan
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 12 Years
        6 years, 10 months ago

        Why isn't Lowe nailed, seems to be a bit of hype about him on here at the moment.

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

          They've signed another left back this summer, Malone.

          1. Ryan
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • Has Moderation Rights
            • 12 Years
            6 years, 10 months ago

            Is he just backup though?

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

              Quite possibly yes, hard to say for sure. They have been sharing minutes in pre-season.

              1. Ryan
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                • Has Moderation Rights
                • 12 Years
                6 years, 10 months ago

                Cheers for the info. Might just stick with Suttner as my 5th defender, Lowe was making me hesitate on that pick.

    2. Ryan
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      Its ok. I wouldn't say it was amazing, might struggle to get clean sheets.

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

      Weak .

  10. 007 [RoboKlopp]
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 10 months ago

    Hi guys, please help me choose:

    A. Kane + Willian + 0,5m
    B. de Jesus + Alli/Eriksen

    Please explain why.

    My other attacking player is
    KdB, Salah, Milivojevic (Carroll)
    Lukaku, Abraham

    Thx you.

    1. Corona Macallan
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      B will give u more funds to improve your team but going with Kane helps in a way that u can easily downgrade him if he fails to perform. So I would start with A

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

      Would take A just so you can upgrade Abraham or Mili. Those two are kind of weak if they're full time starters.

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

      B

      Reason: Che's fixtures after BUR and the the return of Hazard causes doubts over the starting line-up of the CHE MF.

  11. Klopp's Kids
    • 10 Years
    6 years, 10 months ago

    Milner won't play CM with Lallana injured in my opinion as a Liverpool supporter.

    Robertson not guaranteed to start the season LB as Arnold/Robertson will be too much inexperience for the first game and Milner could be first choice still.

    Also, before Lallana's injury there was still competition at CM. Grujic, Emre Can, Coutinho, Henderson, Wijnaldum should be ahead of Milner for CM.

    1. Ryan
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      Whilst Coutinho is around I agree. Will he be around for much longer though?

      1. Klopp's Kids
        • 10 Years
        6 years, 10 months ago

        I think he'll stay unless Barcelona pay 130M+ for him. Crazy fee, yes, but Liverpool can't afford to lose him so they'll demand a huge fee.

        It could happen...but even if it does squad rotation with Champion's League makes Liverpool assets riskier

        1. Ryan
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • Has Moderation Rights
          • 12 Years
          6 years, 10 months ago

          He would be a huge loss for Liverpool. On the flip side they could afford to buy virtually anyone as a replacement.

          1. Klopp's Kids
            • 10 Years
            6 years, 10 months ago

            They'll be more drama in this window for sure!

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

      +1....but not a Liverpool supporter

    3. Joe
      • 14 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      Fully agree

    4. Klopp's Kids
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      Think Klopp could lineup

      Mane Firmino Salah
      Coutinho Emre Can Henderson
      Milner Lovren Matip Arnold

      in a hybrid 433, 4231

      1. nisag17
        • 14 Years
        6 years, 10 months ago

        Agree. Liverpool supporter as well.

  12. Klopp's Kids
    • 10 Years
    6 years, 10 months ago

    Thoughts?

    De Gea Elliot
    Kompany Trippier Cedric Mee Dunk
    Coutinho Zaha Alli (v) De Bruyne Willian
    Lukaku (C) Gayle 4.5

    1. Corona Macallan
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      Frontline is meh. Can't trust on Gayle on a 352 formation

      1. Klopp's Kids
        • 10 Years
        6 years, 10 months ago

        Great goal to minute ratio in his prem career and came off a good season! Not expecting much from him tbh

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

      Pretty weak up front. You might be in trouble if the premium strikers start firing.

    3. Kenny Dogleash
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      Just can't get into KDB at all. I'd downgrade and strengthen up top.

      1. Klopp's Kids
        • 10 Years
        6 years, 10 months ago

        City will dominate hard this year I feel, rotation worry you?

    4. Ryan
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      for a 451 its ok. Do you really want to play that formation though? Gayle might not last as a nailed on asset, Newcastle keen on buying a striker.

      1. Klopp's Kids
        • 10 Years
        6 years, 10 months ago

        Good to know!

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

      Nice to see someone shirking the need for multiple big hitters up front. One of the best RMTs I have seen on here.

      And if Gayle sucks there's always Austin, J Rod etc

  13. Regin
    • 6 Years
    6 years, 10 months ago

    Nobody think Benteke is a good option ? First 4 out of 5 matches easy incl. HUD at home to start.

    1. Corona Macallan
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      Zaha at a cheaper price is more effective than him

    2. Mini Mane Mo
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      They prob have Zaha alr

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

      I had him in my team until I switched from 3 to 2 strikers.

      Nice early fixtures HUD and SWA in first 3 weeks, but I thought they were a bit iffy thereafter.

    4. BananaNose Maldonado
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      He's in my side. I love the early fixtures, but I also like him as a third striker over Austin/Gayle/JRod because I think it's more likely I'll want my third striker to be in the Benteke/Defoe/Firmino group and I think his price point for a third striker is, therefore, ideal for transfers in and out.

  14. Mini Mane Mo
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 10 months ago

    Who would you pick from the following?

    1. Fraser
    2. Mooy
    3. Ward-Prowse
    4. Atsu

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

      1

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

      My order of preference is 3 1 2 4

    3. Joe
      • 14 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      4, 1, 2, 3

    4. Corona Macallan
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      1342

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

      1,3,2,4

  15. Regin
    • 6 Years
    6 years, 10 months ago

    JWP or Mili? JWP is 0.5 more but is he worth it?

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

      Can't say really. Need to know what that 0.5 is doing.

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

        That 0.5 on Mane over Salah

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

          Take JWP. Can you definitively say that Mane is better than Salah?

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

      Not worth the extra IMO but depends where else you would be spending it

  16. olidooley
    • 11 Years
    6 years, 10 months ago

    For those going for that cheap 4th mid...

    A - Milivojevic
    B - Fraser (0.5 extra)

    1. Corona Macallan
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      I have gone with B

    2. Mini Mane Mo
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      B

    3. Joe
      • 14 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      B if you can afford it

  17. KUN_DE_BRU_YNE
    • 6 Years
    6 years, 10 months ago

    Suggestion please!!!
    Which one??
    20£ trio
    A)Degea + Dawson + Mane
    B)Foster + Valencia + salah

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

      Not a whole lot to choose between them. B I guess. You could even get Bailly instead of Valencia and upgrade elsewhere.

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

      B but not a fan of Valencia - doesn't bring enough attacking returns for his price IMO.

  18. TheSaint
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 10 months ago

    Tough question

    Kane and KDB

    Or

    Sanchez and Jesus

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

      K&K

    2. Kenny Dogleash
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      B. Not having KDB at that price and Wembley factor has put me off spurs

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

      Give me B. I'm a Sanchez believer.

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

      K & K
      Dont know how Sanchez is, no preason games, contract issues (according to the media), new role with Lacazette there, who he has never partnered with. Too many questions for 12m

  19. Manumana
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 10 months ago

    Have this defence

    Kolasanic Trippier Yoshida Suttner Long

    Forces me into have a 6mill 4th mid - is - Tom Ince a good punt ?

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

      Yep. Him, Ritchie or Philips all decent

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

        I'll throw in Redmond as my pick.

        1. BananaNose Maldonado
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 9 Years
          6 years, 10 months ago

          I'll throw out Chadli if he secures the no. 10 for either West Brom or Swansea.

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

      His preseason form has been outstanding, but the opposition was not premier league teams. He's on a team that were only the 5th highest scoring team in the Championship.

      I dont want any HUD in my team. Much rather have Ritchie and Gross from the other two (New and BHA)

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

        Interesting. Good points. Thx

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

    Thoughts on current mob?

    Foster (Elliot)

    Lindelof, Trippier, Cedric (Mee, Rangel)

    Coutinho, Salah, Willian, Zaha (Ritchie)

    Lukaku, Jesus, Nacho

    1. La Roja
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      Nacho?

    2. Kenny Dogleash
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      Ihenacho

      1. La Roja
        • 12 Years
        6 years, 10 months ago

        Then start again, he won't start

        1. BananaNose Maldonado
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 9 Years
          6 years, 10 months ago

          25M spent to not start him? That would surprise me. And he played well with Vardy last night.

    3. Mini Mane Mo
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      Lindelof might not start since Mou said that he will be given time to adapt

    4. Klopp's Kids
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      Would try to get Kompany in with those fixtures

      Prefer Alli over Salah

      Good otherwise

    5. Joe
      • 14 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      Iheanacho? I think he picked up an injury against Borussia M so keep an eye out for that. Lindelof I have heard is not nailed. Looks quite strong apart from that.

  21. Corona Macallan
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 10 months ago

    Thoughts on Fraser. Could be a good punt in a very attacking Bournemouth side

    1. Ryan
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      Seems to be the most popular 5.5 on here. He was electric when he played last season, his stock is on the rise. His key asset is his pace, something Bournemouth seriously needed in order to play their style effectively.

      1. Corona Macallan
        • 8 Years
        6 years, 10 months ago

        He used to perform Everytime he was given a chance. Think this season he could do really well

        1. Ryan
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          • 12 Years
          6 years, 10 months ago

          I have to agree.

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

      Definitely not as high on him as most. His assists last year were way higher than his key passes suggest. I prefer JWP at 5.5, but he's not a bad option at all.

      1. Corona Macallan
        • 8 Years
        6 years, 10 months ago

        JWP is a grt option too. But many would have Austin in their teams so doubling on Sou attack could be risky

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

        He's on my list, but the early fixtures aren't the kindest.

      3. Ryan
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        • 12 Years
        6 years, 10 months ago

        I believe he is the 2nd best option at that price. Just not sure Saints will score the goals this season, defensive manager too.

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

      And Stanislas is currently injured too

      1. Corona Macallan
        • 8 Years
        6 years, 10 months ago

        This

    4. Joe
      • 14 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      Looks like a great option for the moment. Will he still be nailed once Stanislas comes back from injury?

  22. bigbudgie
    • 9 Years
    6 years, 10 months ago

    order of these guys in FPL draft, would you change it?

    Siggy (17)
    Zaha (50)
    Lanzini (52)
    Tadic (76)
    Stanislas (97)
    Fraser (132)

  23. 007 [RoboKlopp]
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 10 months ago

    Hi any thoughts to improve my team:

    De Gea (Elliott)
    Kola - Trippier - Yoshida (Long, Mason)
    KDB - Salah - Willian - Mili (Carroll)
    Kane - Lukaku (Abraham)

    Still wondering for Gabriel Jesus to replace Kane and upgrade Willian to Eriksen/Alli.

    In the bank 1,0m

    Thx you.

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

      Think you only listed 10 starting players.

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

      I would use at least 0.5 to upgrade one of your 4.0 defenders to one who can start, that way you will have 11 starters 🙂

  24. Weeb Kakashi
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 10 months ago

    Pick one
    A Lukaku Jesus Alli
    B Kane Jesus Mkhi
    C Kane Lukaku Kdb

    Gut feeling onn B
    C Affects the defence

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

      Being that C is significantly more expensive, it's probably doing bad things elsewhere. I think I like A best, although I much prefer Eriksen to Alli.

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

    Late to the party as always, but I'm not seeing any discussion of the Liverpool question. No, not Coutinho, or Lallana, but the CL tie.

    Liverpool got the shortest straw - Hoffenheim. Surely they will need to put out their strongest teams in both legs, and surely this will negatively impact the sides that play in GW1-3?

    For me, it means holding off on those fantastic assets such as Salah and Mane. Thoughts?

    1. Ryan
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      • 12 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      You might as well not have any Liverpool at all if Mane and Salah are doubts. I don't believe Liverpool with field a weakened side in the PL

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

        Even with Hoffenheim mid-week? Do you think they's put out a weakened side in the CL qualifiers?

        1. Ryan
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          • 12 Years
          6 years, 10 months ago

          They will field a fairly strong side for Hoffenheim but not a weakened side.

    2. Klopp's Kids
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      I agree, because of this I might take all LFC assets off my team because the tie is very soon.

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

        "Jurgen Klopp has warned his senior Liverpool stars not to feel too comfortable in their starting roles this season as he builds a squad that can sustain a rotation policy" telegraph

    3. Corona Macallan
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      Don't understand why will they rotate after just 2 gws. Are the players that fatigued that they won't be fit to play twice in a week at the start of the season

    4. Mini Mane Mo
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      Pool doesn't have the squad depth to rotate effectively. With Lallana now injured, expect Mane, Salah, Firmino and Coutinho to start the all matches for first few GWs.

      Coutinho was withdrawn from the squad to face Bilbao as a precaution. Some have criticised Klopp for his intense pre-season which results in numerous injuries - Clyde, Milner, Gomez, Lovren, Sturridge have all been injured at some point during these few weeks

      1. Page 302
        • 8 Years
        6 years, 10 months ago

        Can't see them rotating either. The first XI need matches together ASAP, because the stakes are so high vs Hoffenheim.

  26. Andy_Social
    • 11 Years
    6 years, 10 months ago

    So Sanchez kissed the badge. There's a hot topic on whether or not to pick Sanchez. I'd like to go a step further.

    I'm not forking out 12m for him myself, but what I'm interested in is how, if he starts and has the right attitude, his presence will affect points garnered by Ozil and Lacazette. I think we can expect Ozil's haul to be compromised, making him less attractive as an asset. But how about Lac? Will Sanchez take points from him or add to them? Thoughts?

    1. Ryan
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      • 12 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      Lacazette confuses the situation. I'll wait to see how it shakes out.

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

      It looks like he is staying but whether he has the right attitude is a big 'if' as you say. Sulked a bit towards the end of last season. If he is switched on and focussed, he should improve Laca's returns IMO.

    3. Mini Mane Mo
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      Will Sanchez still be on pens or will Laca take it away from him? We all know that when Sanchez was shifted out to the wing he saw alot of the ball but wasn't that effective fantasy wise

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

        He really wasn't much worse on the wing. If you take his numbers on the wing and extrapolate over the 3217 minutes he actually played, he still would have had 21 goals and 8 assists. Lacazette is an insane finisher, so I have to think he gets the pens.

  27. TorresMagic™
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    • 15 Years
    6 years, 10 months ago

    Very interested in the Spurs game today.

    1. Ryan
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      • 12 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      Likewise. First game at Wembley

    2. Mini Mane Mo
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      Guess how many goals will they concede

      1. TorresMagic™
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        • 15 Years
        6 years, 10 months ago

        Juventus in decent form.
        I'll got 2-2

  28. prtkm
    • 9 Years
    6 years, 10 months ago

    A) Zaha + Redmond
    B) Eriksen + Matic

    Which one should I pick?

    1. Mini Mane Mo
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      A

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

      B but not Matic as he has limited attacking potential - better options within 0.5 would be TCarroll, Milivojevic, Atsu, Fraser etc.

  29. Zlat-man
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 10 months ago

    City defender to get who doesnt cost 6.5?

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

      Kompany

      Was an amazing differential end of last season helped me finish top 5k

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

    Should i drop Walker?
    Both Danilo and Sane played well yesterday