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The Community Round-up

Our World Cup planning picked up pace yesterday after FIFA launched their official Fantasy game for this summer’s tournament.

The discussion on site, as well as Hot Topics and Members tables, mainly focussed on Russia 2018 as Fantasy managers start to firm up their plans ahead of next Thursday’s big kick-off.

There was also chat on the Premier League’s decision to announce a winter break from 2019/20 earlier today, while the World Cup Friendlies Community Tournament approaches it’s mid-point.

The Hottest Topics

After Jose Mourinho made his first move in the transfer market, we pondered Fred’s potential impact on Manchester United, also canvassing thoughts on your club’s transfer dealings so far.

Stoichkov#8 helped us look forward to the World Cup as round two of the Community Tournament for World Cup friendlies kicked off last weekend.

McNulty also gave us a helping hand in our quest for World Cup Fantasy points, posting the odds for teams remaining unbeaten in the group stage.

And G-Whizz was another to aid our defensive strategy with a look at World Cup 2018 clean sheet odds,Tommytour was keen to discuss transfer plans for the FIFA game.

FFFrøg mulled over the ever-crucial captaincy strategy for the FIFA game, assessing how best to spread captaincy options to maximize chances of a big haul.

Earlier today, KunTheMan also sparked a very handy assessment of the best bargain options available and Hodor offered a new perspective on squad selection, suggesting that strength on the bench can be overlooked.

Finally, our editor, David, also updated us with the news that the Premier League will introduce a winter break in 2019/20 as other, including Mark, gave their view on the potential domestic impact.

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

Members Tables

Members Tables this week featured one of our own, with J0E looking at World Cup Goalscorers from the World Cup qualification data, as well as World Cup Talismen, players who are the most involved in their team’s attack.

Elsewhere, FPLVirgin looked at World Cup teams’ chances of getting clean sheets.

Our Members Tables can be found in the Members Only area in the Stats Tables section.

The Community Tournaments

Stoichkov#8’s World Cup Friendlies Community Tournament hit the halfway point on Thursday with the conclusion of Gameweek 4, with Gameweek 5 not yet complete at the time of writing.

At the halfway point, Rony1993 has pulled seven points ahead of a chasing pack, which includes five managers who are split by only four points.

There’s work to be done for those below sixth, but with it so close at the top the use of differentials could break the table up significantly.

FFFrøg has started a Community Tournament for the World Cup Fantasy game, and is taking applications now.

Community members will join a nation and play as a team against others. The game will follow the group stages and then the knockout format of the real tournament, with 96 spots initially available.

If you are 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 geoff@fantasyfootballscout.co.uk.

Geoff Former CEO of FFScout. Hardcore casual. Follow them on Twitter

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  1. George James
    • 9 Years
    5 years, 11 months ago

    What’s the name of the app for the McDonald’s fantasy? Can’t find it

  2. Red Dagger ✪
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 6 Years
    5 years, 11 months ago

    Bottomed.... Pages flying by again!!!!

    How's this for a first go..?

    Muslera
    Mendy Danilo Godin Meunier
    Mueller J. Rod Al Dawsari
    Cavani Lukaku Griezmann

    Ryan Trippier Ndiaye C. Sanchez

    1. Red Dagger ✪
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 11 months ago

      All players have very easy first round fixtures.....

    2. Garth Marenghi
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 11 months ago

      Looks good to me

      1. Red Dagger ✪
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 6 Years
        5 years, 11 months ago

        Thanks Garth.

    3. Red Dagger ✪
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 11 months ago

      Anyone else?

    4. Camzy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      5 years, 11 months ago

      It does look good. I don't love J Rod though think it's better to get two mid-priced mids instead of JRod and a 2 point fodder.

      Looks like your plan is to WC after week 1? How about invest in some Moroccans? They conceded 0 goals in qualifying, have a great defense and Ziyech is quality (on every set piece as well).

      J. Rod > Ziyech frees up 2.0 to upgrade one of your fodders or if to upgrade Greizmann to say Messi.

      1. Red Dagger ✪
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 6 Years
        5 years, 11 months ago

        That's a good idea and yes I'm set up to WC after week 1. J. Rod is the one player I'm not sure about so I'm glad you brought this up. I will take a look at Morocco thank you.

      2. Red Dagger ✪
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 6 Years
        5 years, 11 months ago

        Although I do like Al Dawsari as a captain punt on day one...

  3. suddenorgan
    • 13 Years
    5 years, 11 months ago

    Any interest in Milk?

    1. suddenorgan
      • 13 Years
      5 years, 11 months ago

      *Milik, ha

    2. Pumpkinhead - I'm ITK …
      • 14 Years
      5 years, 11 months ago

      Breast?

  4. Garth Marenghi
    • 8 Years
    5 years, 11 months ago

    Higher points potential?

    A) B Mendy
    B) D Sibide

    1. pokern1nja09
      • 10 Years
      5 years, 11 months ago

      Exactly equal

      1. Garth Marenghi
        • 8 Years
        5 years, 11 months ago

        In that case I’ll go with Mendy

    2. F4L
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 11 months ago

      forgive my ignorance, but is Mendy confirmed to be ready to start?

  5. Sharkytect
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    5 years, 11 months ago

    Why is everyone going cavani over suarez?

    1. Red Dagger ✪
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 11 months ago

      Toss up who will score more and 1 mil cheaper.

    2. I Member
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 11 months ago

      Price difference.

    3. Niemi
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 11 months ago

      Suarez could assist as score, and on penalties as well. 5 goals and 8 assist in 13 games in the qualifiers.

      Cavani scored 10 goals in 15 games, but only 1 assist.

  6. jimmy12
    • 9 Years
    5 years, 11 months ago

    Werner to start or is it unlikely?

    Can't decide on;

    A: Sterling + Lewandowski

    B: Hazard + Werner

    1. F4L
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 11 months ago

      neigh like Hazard nor Sterling to be honest. Mueller/Cout/Isco for the win. Groupthink

      1. F4L
        • 9 Years
        5 years, 11 months ago

        upon typing this, I have come to the realisation that both Hazard and Sterling are classified as strikers. My bad. Prefer B, but like Jesus even more than Sterling/Haz unless you have already invested in that beast of course

    2. DantheManinaPan
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      5 years, 11 months ago

      B

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

    Patricio or muslera???

    1. geese01
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 11 months ago

      Muslera

    2. Niemi
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 11 months ago

      Muslera. Great defence and decent fixtures.

  8. @fpl_phenom
    • 8 Years
    5 years, 11 months ago

    523

    Fabianski
    Rose Marcelo Kimmich Azpil Mendy
    Isco (C) Muller
    Messi Neymar Iwobi
    ——————————————
    Uzoho Sanchez Hamed Inui

    GTG?

    Obviously will change Isco captain to Messi if he doesn’t perform well

    1. Prøfeßör …
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 11 months ago

      Fabianski, Iwobi, and Azpi are the biggest issues here.

    2. geese01
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 11 months ago

      Isnt Carvajal nailed ?

  9. geese01
    • 7 Years
    5 years, 11 months ago

    Is gudmundsson a good pick at 6.0 ? I reckon argentina + nigeria will concede.

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

      Would be a better pick if Sigurdsson didn't play IMO. Gudmundsson was a good FPL pick because of his set pieces at Burnley and he won't have a big share of them with Sigurdsson on the pitch. Sigurdsson will be on set pieces for Iceland.

  10. JJeyy
    • 8 Years
    5 years, 11 months ago

    Miranda + Danilo double up worth it?

    1. F4L
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 11 months ago

      negative. just Danilo for me

      1. JJeyy
        • 8 Years
        5 years, 11 months ago

        just thought because of brazil's good defence

        1. F4L
          • 9 Years
          5 years, 11 months ago

          to be honest, I just like to spread my bets as, especially in the group stage, there seems to be a lot of good clean sheet potential for the top tier teams

    2. Prøfeßör …
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 11 months ago

      Double up on Uruguay instead.

  11. Jonny Sutt
    • 9 Years
    5 years, 11 months ago

    Not many people with german defenders. Reasons?

    1. F4L
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 11 months ago

      each to their own. Get Kimmich if you can

    2. Niemi
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 11 months ago

      2 clean sheets in the last 13, against Norway and Chile. Conceded against average teams.

      1. Jonny Sutt
        • 9 Years
        5 years, 11 months ago

        But its germany!

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

          Indeed. Personally I'm more confident in some of the other defences, but Kimmich (and Hector) have good underlying attacking stats.

  12. geese01
    • 7 Years
    5 years, 11 months ago

    Coutinho or Eriksen ? (Already have Jesus)

    1. F4L
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 11 months ago

      Coutinho

    2. Prøfeßör …
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 11 months ago

      It doesn't answer your question but Paulinho.

      1. DantheManinaPan
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        5 years, 11 months ago

        Agree

      2. geese01
        • 7 Years
        5 years, 11 months ago

        Coutinho plays more in front (either as a winger or no 10) plus had a better goal + assist count during qualification. Worth the 0.5 more imo

        1. Prøfeßör …
          • 7 Years
          5 years, 11 months ago

          Everything about this statement is incorrect. Coutinho plays deeper. Paulinho scored and assisted more during World Cup qualification. Coutinho is arguably more expensive purely based on reputation alone.

          1. Klopptomist Scott Jelly
            • 6 Years
            5 years, 11 months ago

            🙂

            1. Prøfeßör …
              • 7 Years
              5 years, 11 months ago

              😉

              1. Klopptomist Scott Jelly
                • 6 Years
                5 years, 11 months ago

                I keep changing my team. Almost unrecognisable haha! Paulinho currently in there, but won't be tomorrow I'm sure

                1. Prøfeßör …
                  • 7 Years
                  5 years, 11 months ago

                  Haha, understandable. Same here. 😆 I'm sticking with Jesus for now, but it's a 50:50. Hopefully tomorrow's friendly will provide some more insight.

                  1. Klopptomist Scott Jelly
                    • 6 Years
                    5 years, 11 months ago

                    Paulinho + Werner + 0.5 currently edging Jesus and Müller for no real reason for me atm

                    1. Prøfeßör …
                      • 7 Years
                      5 years, 11 months ago

                      It's tempting for me too, allows a 0.5 upgrade elsewhere as you've said. I've compared Werner and Jesus in the stats - there is only one winner. This is what has stopped me from making the move so far.

                      1. Klopptomist Scott Jelly
                        • 6 Years
                        5 years, 11 months ago

                        Fair enough! Tbh it's probably wise for us to cover some separate bases 🙂

                      2. Prøfeßör …
                        • 7 Years
                        5 years, 11 months ago

                        Indeed! 😀

  13. Lav
    • 7 Years
    5 years, 11 months ago

    First rough draft. No money left. Thoughts?

    Fabianski (Uzoho)
    Marcelo Walker Koulibaly Kjaer (Hegazy)
    JRod Muller Asensio (Bentancur Hallfredsson)
    Messi Hazard Dembele

    1. Freshy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      5 years, 11 months ago

      Don't like The Messi pic. I think Argy is in a difficult pool.

      1. Lav
        • 7 Years
        5 years, 11 months ago

        Very true, the bias in me kicking in. Still the first draft, plenty of time to change over the weekend.

  14. OldBenKenobi
    • 7 Years
    5 years, 11 months ago

    So let me get this straight....
    Formation is irrelevant and you should only start the 11 players that have fixtures coming up first.
    Then sub them out if they under perform for anyone who has yet to play?
    Really need to be hands on with this set up

    1. DantheManinaPan
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      5 years, 11 months ago

      Yep

    2. F4L
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 11 months ago

      yes. just make sure you know the regulation formations, although its not different to FPL I don't think. Do the same with captaincy as well

      1. OldBenKenobi
        • 7 Years
        5 years, 11 months ago

        So a decent bench could be key!
        Problem is I can’t even come up with a team even with a fodder bench lol

        1. F4L
          • 9 Years
          5 years, 11 months ago

          possibly, possibly. im at a crossroads as to whether go for a strong 15, or strong 11 in a 5-2-3. After playing CL fantasy for the last 2 years (Which has the same sort of format) im leaning towards going for just a strong XI and bench fodder. Relying on mediocre players to return points became a struggle. Of course both ways could do well

  15. mr. inconspicuous
    • 14 Years
    5 years, 11 months ago

    Any teams for the sun World Cup game? My work have annoyingly gone with that one

    1. ManchesterReds
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 11 months ago

      I too am using the sun with work.

      1. ManchesterReds
        • 9 Years
        5 years, 11 months ago

        Team is

        Neuer
        Carvahal, kimmich, meunier, sidibe
        Isco, muller, haZard
        Griezmann, Werner, kane

        What do you think?

  16. The Cherry Picker
    • 7 Years
    5 years, 11 months ago

    Cracked it!
    Pickford Cabellero
    Marquinhos Trippier Hegazy Ignashenov Munier
    J. Rod Tapia Kouyate Muller Isco
    Guedes Cavani Jesus

  17. F4L
    • 9 Years
    5 years, 11 months ago

    Which team do you think will be the top scorers in the group stage?

    1. Klopptomist Scott Jelly
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 11 months ago

      Belgium
      Germany
      Brazil

      1. F4L
        • 9 Years
        5 years, 11 months ago

        cheers. im debating the Lewa pick now, wondering whether Werner is the way to go purely down to a better service hmmm

        1. Klopptomist Scott Jelly
          • 6 Years
          5 years, 11 months ago

          I think so. But Lewa is a solid pick, safe pair of hands for sure

    2. Alex_thekid
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 11 months ago

      Brazil

      1. F4L
        • 9 Years
        5 years, 11 months ago

        cheers

    3. George Sillett
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 11 months ago

      Brazil , Germany or France in my opinion.

      1. F4L
        • 9 Years
        5 years, 11 months ago

        cheers, Brazil/Germany popping up then it seems.

  18. jimmy.floyd
    • 7 Years
    5 years, 11 months ago

    Rose or Trippier?

    1. F4L
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 11 months ago

      Trippier seems more nailed I think? Young surely provides healthy competition for Rose

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

        Young can play on the right also

  19. The Royal Robin
    • 8 Years
    5 years, 11 months ago

    Jesus will start for Brazil right?

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

      Yes.

    2. F4L
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 11 months ago

      for sure

  20. Legomané
    • Has Moderation Rights
    • 6 Years
    5 years, 11 months ago

    Thoughts on one of Messi Neymar and Ronaldo...anyone bothering?
    Not seen many tbh.
    Messi in a 'tough' group.
    Neymar 3m more that Jesus.
    Ronaldo with Spain up first.

    1. DantheManinaPan
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      5 years, 11 months ago

      With multiple captaincy attempts each round, they aren't worth it

  21. DantheManinaPan
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    5 years, 11 months ago

    I like my defence:
    Kimmich, Danilo, Sidibe, Tagliatelle, Varela

    Only person I feel like I'm really missing out on is Meunier, but don't think I want to drop Kimmich for him...

    1. Prøfeßör …
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 11 months ago

      Compare the two (and their fixtures) individually and it's a no-brainer. It needs to happen.

      1. DantheManinaPan
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        5 years, 11 months ago

        Kimmich got more assists than anyone in qualifying... I'm not sure comparing them individually does favour Meunier. It's the price and fixture he has in his favour

        1. UshFPL
          • 7 Years
          5 years, 11 months ago

          5 vs San Marino...

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

            Only 4 😉

            Meunier scored 3 goals and assisted 4 (!) vs. Gibraltar in the qualifier.

        2. Prøfeßör …
          • 7 Years
          5 years, 11 months ago

          How many clean sheets has Kimmich had in the last 13?

  22. Alex_thekid
    • 6 Years
    5 years, 11 months ago

    I'm happy with this team for now
    Muslera
    Kimmich meunier Sidibe guerrieo
    Isco Cuevo Bentacur
    Mbappe Jesus Werner
    Uzuzo Carrasco Coutinho Varela
    Thoughts please

    1. Prøfeßör …
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 11 months ago

      Looks good. Bentacur is for all intents and purposes a 4.5 dressed as a 5.0 - might as well get a 4.5 and upgrade elsewhere.

  23. George Sillett
    • 8 Years
    5 years, 11 months ago

    As long as the chips in FPL remain the same as now a winter break will really spice up the decsion as to the optimum time to use the free hit chip.

    1. Pumpkinhead - I'm ITK …
      • 14 Years
      5 years, 11 months ago

      😆

  24. F4L
    • 9 Years
    5 years, 11 months ago

    4-3-3

    Pickford
    Danilo Godin Meunier Sidibe
    Paulinho Isco Muller
    Jesus Lukaku Werner

    Decent enough right? (dont think i want a strong bench)

    1. Prøfeßör …
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 11 months ago

      Needs a captain for the last day but looks great otherwise.

      1. F4L
        • 9 Years
        5 years, 11 months ago

        Cheers! im hoping by then I've had a decent captain haul 😀 Might put Lewa back in though. We'll see

    2. DantheManinaPan
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      5 years, 11 months ago

      The team looks OK except having a strong bench is pretty much essential

      1. F4L
        • 9 Years
        5 years, 11 months ago

        you're definitely right in saying having a strong bench is important, but i'm not sure if that should come at the expense if having a good XI?

    3. Klopptomist Scott Jelly
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 11 months ago

      Agree with Prof Bear - that could be J Rod or Lewa (as you were previously on). I'm not doubling up on attacks for now until we can see the form teams and who are just 1-0ing (I know coverage is a myth blah blah)

      1. F4L
        • 9 Years
        5 years, 11 months ago

        yeah i'll definitely consider those 2 for that last day captaincy pick. Feel like its risky to twist for a captaincy on the last day though, i'll just be happy with 6+ for most GWs. Although thats probably not the best attitude to have if you intend on winning the whole thing!

    4. Camzy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      5 years, 11 months ago

      Damn that's a really nice team.

      First one that's made me rethink mine a bit. I like the strong defense and solid spread throughout. You have a 4.5m defender on the bench right and then 4.5m mids?

      1. F4L
        • 9 Years
        5 years, 11 months ago

        sadly its only a 4.0 mil defender, and 4.5mil mids. Having an extra playing defender on the bench would be useful, so I might look at trying to earn an extra .5 somewhere from the starting XI. Cheers!

        1. Camzy
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 13 Years
          5 years, 11 months ago

          Downgrade Pickford > Caballero.

          That's your 0.5m.

    5. The Royal Robin
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 11 months ago

      Not that keen on Paulinho if I'm honest but it looks good otherwise. A solid 8/10.

      1. F4L
        • 9 Years
        5 years, 11 months ago

        cheers! It seems Paulinho is quite productive in an offensive sense for Brazil so im willing to take the plunge.

    6. The Royal Robin
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 11 months ago

      Is Danilo nailed?

      1. F4L
        • 9 Years
        5 years, 11 months ago

        apparently so, but don't take my word for it 😀

      2. Camzy
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        5 years, 11 months ago

        Yes. The alternative is Fagner who is barely capped.

  25. Camzy
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    5 years, 11 months ago

    Cavani - Hummels or Mbappe - Kimmich?

  26. DantheManinaPan
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    5 years, 11 months ago

    How does Mertens compare to Lukaku/Hazard in terms of goal involvement for Belgium?

  27. The Royal Robin
    • 8 Years
    5 years, 11 months ago

    Cavani or Lewandowski?

    1. yakirh
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 11 months ago

      Cavani

  28. 420king
    • 9 Years
    5 years, 11 months ago

    I don't get the Sanchez/Ndiaye love. If I'd go with 4.5mid I'd pick one that I can actually sub off.

    1. DantheManinaPan
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      5 years, 11 months ago

      If you were subbing them on, it'd only be for a 2-pointer - does it really matter which way round?

  29. OldBenKenobi
    • 7 Years
    5 years, 11 months ago

    Excuse my ignorance but why is Godin in so many teams? Anything specific other than fixtures?

    1. The Royal Robin
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 11 months ago

      Nailed on, and the fixtures are there for CS's. I think Varela is worth considering but there has been talk of a knock.

      1. OldBenKenobi
        • 7 Years
        5 years, 11 months ago

        Is Varela a starter? 4.5 price tag makes me think he’s not?

        1. The Royal Robin
          • 8 Years
          5 years, 11 months ago

          I think he is.

    2. Niemi
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 11 months ago

      One of the best defences at the WC, good group and decent goal threat.

  30. OldBenKenobi
    • 7 Years
    5 years, 11 months ago

    Marcelo worth 1.0 more than Danilo?

    1. The Royal Robin
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 11 months ago

      I'd say so, certainly more nailed.

    2. Prøfeßör …
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 11 months ago

      Nope, Danilo is crazy value for money.

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

        I'm with you on this, not touching Marcelo at 6.5 when Danilo is 5.5.

        1. Pigeon
          • 7 Years
          5 years, 11 months ago

          I've heard that Fagner will start games over Danilo

          1. yakirh
            • 7 Years
            5 years, 11 months ago

            Heard from whom?

            1. Pigeon
              • 7 Years
              5 years, 11 months ago

              Other Brazilians, apparently Tite really likes him and fits into his system

              1. yakirh
                • 7 Years
                5 years, 11 months ago

                Food for thought
                Thanks