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Our series of summer members’ articles continues this afternoon as we assess what’s on offer at the managerial merry-go-round that is Watford.

To begin with, we analyse the Hornets’ performances on a team level, checking out last season’s data in order to spot trends and areas of improvement. Following that, we take a look at the players to pinpoint their key individuals.

For this article, we also focus on new manager Marco Silva’s impact on his former club Hull City after an impressive stint at the KCOM Stadidum during the second half of 2016/17.

Watford parted company with Quique Sanchez Flores at the end of 2015/16, scoring 40 times on their way to finishing in thirteenth spot on 45 points.

Yet the now-departed Walter Mazzarri failed to improve upon those performances in his only season at the helm. The Vicarage Road outfit scored the same number of goals but picked up just 40 points, ending the campaign in seventeenth position.

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  1. The Royal Robin
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 27 days ago

    Will Chicharito play GW1 or not?

    1. salazar1963
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 27 days ago

      You can't say

    2. 32chickens
      • 16 Years
      9 years, 27 days ago

      Maybe but it will be a disaster against utd

    3. Piggs Boson
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 27 days ago

      All the other strikers are injured. So should do.

    4. Delusions of Mediocrity
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 27 days ago

      Apparently a quote from Mark Noble today: “We’ve brought in quality this summer. Chicha still needs to get match fit – he got a good 45 mins on Friday.”

  2. dunas_dog
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 27 days ago

    Tweaked earlier team. Midfield had Willian but Redmond now as better fixtures which let me improve defence (Francis to Ake) and Willian did not look great today. Is this looking OK?

    Foster
    Stephens Ake Kolasinac Danilo
    Mane Redmond Ritchie
    Lukaku Kane Jesus

    Elliot RLC Carroll Suttner

    1. Simon69
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 27 days ago

      I think the three heavy hitters up front has made your mids weak. Mané a great pick but would be wary of Ritchie & Redmond as weekly starters.

      1. dunas_dog
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 27 days ago

        Would Mane Willian Zaha be better and take 1.5 from defence?

        1. Simon69
          • 14 Years
          9 years, 27 days ago

          I like the defence.. I think it's the heavy hitting strikeforce that limits you in midfield. Zaha definitely a better option Imod

    2. Our Tiny Windows
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 27 days ago

      Def looks ok

    3. FPLHaggis
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 27 days ago

      If you are set on the heavy front three, I'd downgrade one of Ake/Suttner/Stephens to save 0.5 and change Mane to Salah/Coutinho.

      Use the 1.0 to set up a three way rotation with Redmond/Ritchie/A.N.Other

  3. Moyseehh
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 27 days ago

    Hi guys, RMT please:

    Foster - (Elliot)
    Davies - Yoshida - Kolasinac - (Rangel - Hunemeier)
    Willian - Mane - KDB - Milivojevic - (Carrol)
    Kane - Gabbi - Lukaku

    Regards.

    1. Cornholi0
      • 16 Years
      9 years, 27 days ago

      Strong team, weak bench!

      1. Numb
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 27 days ago

        Similar to most benches I've seen on here though

    2. Farke in hell
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 27 days ago

      It is the template now save for a few of them. you will be fine I guess

    3. Business Cat
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 27 days ago

      Milivojevic is probably in the back three at Palace...steer clear.

      Two probably non-playing 4.0 defs...one needs to be a decent 4.5m

      Gabbi a severe rotation risk with Austin.

      1. Business Cat
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 27 days ago

        And Kolasinic ain't worth 6.0m...though he's flavour of the day

      2. Freddo
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 27 days ago

        Why would you steer clear?

        He's 5m, even if he was playing in MF you would not pick him for any other reason other than he takes a few free kicks and is on pens, his position is irrelevant as long as he plays and takes those.

  4. Scotty B
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 27 days ago

    De Gea
    Cedric Kolasinac Kompany Alonso
    JWP Willian Eriksen
    Lukaku Jesus Firmino

    Elliot Carroll _____ Hünemeier

    £5.5m left for my last mid. Who should I get??

    1. salazar1963
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 27 days ago

      Simple. Tom Davies. Nothing else to it !

      1. Scotty B
        • 14 Years
        9 years, 27 days ago

        Lol why him?

      2. dunas_dog
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 27 days ago

        With these hard early fixtures?

    2. dunas_dog
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 27 days ago

      Fraser although try and find.5 for Ritchie

      1. Scotty B
        • 14 Years
        9 years, 27 days ago

        Kompany > Stones maybe?

    3. Farke in hell
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 27 days ago

      think again. no city midfield could cost you

      1. Geriatric Unathletic
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 15 Years
        9 years, 27 days ago

        He has Jesus though.

  5. leocarter27
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 27 days ago

    Who gets more points here?!

    A) Lacazette and Ritchie

    B) Chicharito and Alli

    1. salazar1963
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 27 days ago

      You can't say

      1. We Will Klopp you
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 27 days ago

        This, too many factors involved

    2. Business Cat
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 27 days ago

      Probably A if you're playing Scrabble

  6. We Will Klopp you
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 27 days ago

    To anyone who was going to captain Kane, have you been swayed by the Trippier injury news?

    1. Piggs Boson
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 27 days ago

      I hadn't really considered Trippier's impact on Kane, but I suppose you're right. Dier's delivery won't be as potent.

      Food for thought...

      1. Respect My Authoritah
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 27 days ago

        Formation change too

      2. We Will Klopp you
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 27 days ago

        Yep, KDB might be a very good option, often hauled vs the smaller sides last season, Lukaku too, although I could see him just getting the one goal

    2. TooDifficuIt
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 27 days ago

      that's why i'm considering going without

      1. We Will Klopp you
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 27 days ago

        Far too risky for me, Kane is the most explosive player in the league

    3. bojack
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 27 days ago

      It's a point worth considering. Spurs looking a bit flat with no signings two right backs down.

  7. Numb
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 27 days ago

    What do you think...

    1. Best 4.5 defender
    2. 4.0 defender most likely to break into their team?

    1. Business Cat
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 27 days ago

      1. Mee or Suttner

      2. There's only Rangel or Hunnermeier...flip a coin 🙂

  8. WrightnBright
    • 15 Years
    9 years, 27 days ago

    My latest effort, how am I looking?

    Foster Elliot
    Kolasinac Daniels Cedric Mee Mariappa
    Alli KDB Willian JWP RLC
    Firmino Lukaku Jesus

    1. TooDifficuIt
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 27 days ago

      don't like JWP, playing 3-4-3 right?

      1. WrightnBright
        • 15 Years
        9 years, 27 days ago

        yep, I think JWP with 2 home fixtures to start is best of bunch in that bracket.

  9. SwissGuinness
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 27 days ago

    A or B ?

    A) Firmino, Carroll
    B) Abraham, Zaha

    1. Benster
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 27 days ago

      A 100%

  10. lilmessipran
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 27 days ago

    As a first time member on this site, which tools/statistics are the best ones to look out for the start of fpl?

    1. salazar1963
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 27 days ago

      The player comparisons is good. Stats are reproductive though not predictive.

    2. PvA
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 27 days ago

      RMT to give you a guide on your team

      Comparison tool for comparing 2 similar players

      Season Ticker for rotations

    3. Numb
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 27 days ago

      Custom tables
      Comparison tool
      Season ticker

    4. Respect My Authoritah
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 27 days ago

      Comparison tool is fantastic.

      RMT should be ignored until later into the season.

      Public tables are pretty cool too

  11. Sergio AGUEROOOOO
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 27 days ago

    Danilo or Cedric (Plus the extra 0.5)

    1. Areid13
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 27 days ago

      Yoshida, cedric might not start at the beginning of the season

      1. Jimmers
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 16 Years
        9 years, 27 days ago

        Cedric started yesterday so he'll be fine for next week

  12. PvA
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 27 days ago

    General thoughts and experiences with double ups in defence?

    1. Areid13
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 27 days ago

      not good imo can occasionally work but its always more to lose

      1. Sánchez
        • 14 Years
        9 years, 27 days ago

        That attitude is a sure fire way to mediocrity 😉

        More to gain if it works as you only need 1 CS to occur

        1. Areid13
          • 13 Years
          9 years, 27 days ago

          i've just had bad experiences when ive tried it lol

    2. We Will Klopp you
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 27 days ago

      Usually it's based on a lack of willingness to commit to a decision, i.e. me going Baines + Coleman last season, can pay off but means putting all your eggs in one basket

    3. Sánchez
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 27 days ago

      I like it when its not overly expensive. I'm set on Bertrand and Cedric in a 433 currently. Fixtures are very appealing and trippier injury tipped me to Bertrand. I often used to find a pair of rotating cheap teams and got 2 from each to rotate. Usually 1 keeper 1 defender. Always fancied trying 2x triple up with 1 big hitting defender but never had the balls to go all out with that

      1. PvA
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 27 days ago

        How has the double ups worked for you in the past?

        Seems much less of a risk as it takes 1 goal and half your defence loses their CS (in a 343)

    4. Limited & Mediocre Mana…
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 27 days ago

      Higher risk/reward

      1. PvA
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 27 days ago

        I'm shooketh

    5. Farke in hell
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 27 days ago

      last season my chelsea and spurs double up worked quite well untill chelsea started leaking and then rose injured and walker out of favor

  13. Everyday im Schneiderlin
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 27 days ago

    whats the deal with moses?
    down as a defender but played mid today
    will he get much game time?

    1. Farke in hell
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 27 days ago

      much like alonso. I guess he is nailed

    2. Sánchez
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 27 days ago

      Wing back but with Rudiger arrival, Azpi might play there often. Too risky for me. And suspension first game

    3. FPLHaggis
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 27 days ago

      There is the possibility that Rudiger comes into CB and Azpi moves to RWB

      1. Everyday im Schneiderlin
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 27 days ago

        cheers for all replies

  14. Areid13
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 27 days ago

    RMT

    Foster (Elliott)
    Kolasinac Yoshida Francis (Dunk Rosenior)
    KDB Pogba Willian Zaha (Carroll)
    Kane Lukaku Gabbi

  15. marquinhos
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 27 days ago

    A) Dawson and Fabianski

    or

    B) Foster and Daniels/Ake/Francis

    1. Areid13
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 27 days ago

      b

  16. Limited & Mediocre Mana…
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 27 days ago

    LOL just saw Courtois' penalty

    1. We Will Klopp you
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 27 days ago

      Looked like more of a goal kick than a penalty

      1. Limited & Mediocre Mana…
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 27 days ago

        Out of the stadium

  17. hnmfm
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 27 days ago

    Which team do you predict to score the most goals this season?

    1. Business Cat
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 27 days ago

      Citeh

    2. Respect My Authoritah
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 27 days ago

      Liverpool or City. Probably City

    3. Cpt Crunch Scott talent
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 27 days ago

      That would be City without a doubt

    4. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
      • 16 Years
      9 years, 27 days ago

      west brom

    5. SL8
      • 17 Years
      9 years, 27 days ago

      Luton Town?!

    6. andy85wsm
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 16 Years
      9 years, 27 days ago

      Man United

      1. fedolefan
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 27 days ago

        Woah.

      2. Numb
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 27 days ago

        Idea for Stream - a live FPL Draft.

        1. SL8
          • 17 Years
          9 years, 27 days ago

          I'm in!

        2. andy85wsm
          • Has Moderation Rights
          • 16 Years
          9 years, 27 days ago

          If only it worked 🙂

      3. Markus Suttner
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 27 days ago

        Are u being serious mate?

        1. Piggs Boson
          • 14 Years
          9 years, 27 days ago

          When Jose won the league with Chelsea last, didn't his side score the most goals? 😉

        2. andy85wsm
          • Has Moderation Rights
          • 16 Years
          9 years, 27 days ago

          Kane can't live off penalties forever. We've now got the 16/17 Premier League non-penalty goals top scorer.

          1. Markus Suttner
            • 9 Years
            9 years, 27 days ago

            You will score more & probably be more clinical & be title challengers, can't see you scoring more than Spurs or city tho

      4. Sánchez
        • 14 Years
        9 years, 27 days ago

        😆

      5. Business Cat
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 27 days ago

        Someone pin this reply...re-assess May 2018 😉

    7. Sánchez
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 27 days ago

      Spurs

    8. Freddo
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 27 days ago

      Whoever said United needs to put the spliff down and look at how many goals they scored last season with a global superstar upfront.

      1. andy85wsm
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 16 Years
        9 years, 27 days ago

        Drugs are bad

    9. Freddo
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 27 days ago

      City.

  18. Emiliano Sala
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 27 days ago

    which one for first two weeks ?

    a) TAA:
    gw1 vs watford (away)
    gw2 vs palace (home)

    B)Hegazi:
    gw1 vs bournemouth (home)
    gw2 vs bunely (away)

    1. Markus Suttner
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 27 days ago

      A) by a trillion miles

      1. Emiliano Sala
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 27 days ago

        cheers

    2. Chrisirwin01
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 27 days ago

      I would take a punt on TAA, he looked good in preseason, klopp likes him and clyne is injuried.

      1. Emiliano Sala
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 27 days ago

        thanks

  19. leocarter27
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 27 days ago

    Instead of who do you think will get more points who'd you rather have?

    A) Lacazette and Ritchie

    B) Chicharito and Alli

    1. Respect My Authoritah
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 27 days ago

      A with a different mid

    2. fedolefan
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 27 days ago

      Why would you pick someone whom you don't think will score the most points?

  20. Chrisirwin01
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 27 days ago

    A) Walker + Gabbi; or;

    B) Kolasinac + Firmino

    Help please, thanks in advance.

  21. Markus Suttner
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 27 days ago

    Kane & Lukaku are both 100% essential

    Anyone saying otherwise is just lying to themselves

    1. Chrisirwin01
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 27 days ago

      Massively, and it's easier to downgrade then upgrade if either misfires.

    2. Numb
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 27 days ago

      I agree

    3. Sir Edo
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 27 days ago

      Jesus before Lukaku for me!
      Lukaku on pens and I have to rethink..

      1. Numb
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 27 days ago

        He might be.

        1. Sir Edo
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 13 Years
          9 years, 27 days ago

          Really bad penalty-shooter, but probably he will. Hoping for a penalty on Tuesday..

      2. SL8
        • 17 Years
        9 years, 27 days ago

        Get all 3

        1. Sir Edo
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 13 Years
          9 years, 27 days ago

          Yes, but have to sacrify KDB.. 🙁

    4. Respect My Authoritah
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 27 days ago

      For all 38 gameweeks?

      1. A.T
        • 16 Years
        9 years, 27 days ago

        That

    5. Maximus Bonimus Pointimus
      • 16 Years
      9 years, 27 days ago

      True dat. Non negotiable starters. You can build a serious team without them but what's the point when you'd just have to dismantle it to get them back in again.

    6. Meltens
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 27 days ago

      Probably... But to be honest I prefer being wrong doing something different rather than limiting my squad to 13 players out of fear.

      There is always a wildcard if it all all goes waywards.

      1. Sir Edo
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 27 days ago

        Good point!
        Go trepoängare för oss Häckenfans idag.. 😉

        1. Meltens
          • Has Moderation Rights
          • 10 Years
          9 years, 27 days ago

          Haha!
          Ja herregud, utan Dibba är det svårt i år. Rättvis seger tyvärr 😉

  22. slamdunk
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 27 days ago

    5th mid spot in a 3-5-2

    A- Caroll

    B-Fraser

    1. Respect My Authoritah
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 27 days ago

      B

      1. Respect My Authoritah
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 27 days ago

        Probably. Always a chance he won't though

        1. slamdunk
          • 9 Years
          9 years, 27 days ago

          I'm hoping he will while stanislas is out

  23. AZERTY
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 27 days ago

    Will Danilo start the first games?

    1. ekul the lokonga enthusiast
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 27 days ago

      Yah

  24. ponsio22
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 27 days ago

    Did the draft room completely F up for anyone else?

    Couldn't select anyone, kept freezing etc etc..

    1. Cpt Crunch Scott talent
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 27 days ago

      Well, that's the first I've heard of it.

      Must be your isp....

    2. Gizzachance
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 27 days ago

      we had same problem, freezing, stuck on first pick, clock not counting down, some on app, some on laptop, retried again later still same !

    3. FPL Joker
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 27 days ago

      Aye

  25. ekul the lokonga enthusiast
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 27 days ago

    Is Daley blind nailed??

  26. Maximus Bonimus Pointimus
    • 16 Years
    9 years, 27 days ago

    Only 5 more sleeps...

    1. Ógie
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 27 days ago

      As if you will get any sleep Thursday night.

    2. ekul the lokonga enthusiast
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 27 days ago

      Oh you're able to sleep eh? Must bevfun 🙁

    3. Sánchez
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 27 days ago

      10 if you count the ones I have when I'm at work

  27. Scotty B
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 27 days ago

    Otamendi or Stones?

    1. Cornholi0
      • 16 Years
      9 years, 27 days ago

      Stones

    2. Sergio AGUEROOOOO
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 27 days ago

      Danilo

  28. Cornholi0
    • 16 Years
    9 years, 27 days ago

    A) Pogba and Kane
    or
    B) Alli and Lukaku

  29. Sergio AGUEROOOOO
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 27 days ago

    RMT Please, out of 10?

    Foster

    Danilo - Darmian - TAA

    KDB - Salah - Willian - Ritchie

    Kane - Lukaku - Gabbiadini

    Realise Defence is risky but all should be starting, could get DDG and replace Darmian with a 4.5m defender, any suggestions?

  30. JimmyB
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 27 days ago

    How much are people spending on defence by the way?
    Mine costs 26 atm by the way

    1. Markus Suttner
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 27 days ago

      £23.5m