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The World Cup final between France and Croatia takes place this Sunday, but McDonald’s FIFA and Fantasy iTeam managers ought to be aware that the third-place play-off between Belgium and England – which takes place on Saturday at 3pm – also counts towards their Fantasy scores.

Although rotation can be expected for this hollow match between the losing semi-finalists, the fact that Fantasy managers get five free transfers in the McDonald’s FIFA game (three in Fantasy iTeam) ahead of this final round ought to be more than enough to enable a full starting XI at the very least.

That we will know the line-ups for the third-place play-off before the final World Cup Fantasy window shuts on Saturday afternoon will also help with our squad selections.

While we can confidently predict the full-strength starting XIs for France and Croatia ahead of the final, Saturday’s play-off tie is sure to feature some peripheral Belgian and English squad players. Fantasy managers would, therefore, be advised to look out for team news an hour or two before kick-off as there could well be some Fantasy differentials with low ownership on display that could help reduce or consolidate a mini-league deficit.

Our team-by-team analysis of Opta’s World Cup data, which is available to Fantasy Football Scout members as part of their yearly subscription, provides clues as to which players’ underlying statistics could translate into Fantasy points and which assets are best avoided.

World Cup Data

We’re delighted to offer World Cup data as an early addition to our regular season offering to help those playing Fantasy games over the summer.

We’ve secured Opta data, not only for the tournament itself, which begins on June 14 but also from the Qualifying Rounds for Europe and South America and for international friendlies involving the participating nations. This includes all the matches played right up to the tournament kick-off.

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  1. LangerznMash
    • 7 Years
    5 years, 9 months ago

    Everyone agree that Everton and Bournemouth has the best opening fixtures?

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    1. HamezMace
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 9 months ago

      Liverpool have a nice first four games

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    2. Individual
      • 10 Years
      5 years, 9 months ago

      Opening fixtures? Check out City's after Arsenal!!

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      1. HamezMace
        • 9 Years
        5 years, 9 months ago

        Why after Arsenal? 😉

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        1. Individual
          • 10 Years
          5 years, 9 months ago

          Cos that's an even one 😉

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        2. Deulofail
          • 8 Years
          5 years, 9 months ago

          😆

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    3. suddenorgan
      • 13 Years
      5 years, 9 months ago

      Don't like Wolves away on the opening day for Everton but certainly good after that

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  2. HamezMace
    • 9 Years
    5 years, 9 months ago

    What is the general feeling about Mahrez?
    Great option as a cheaper way into the city attack ahead of Sterling, and Sane (popular picks last season)...and may even be in line to take penalties if Aguero isn't on the pitch?
    Or will he struggle with a move to a big club, and be too heavily rotated?

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    1. Eden Wizard
      • 5 Years
      5 years, 9 months ago

      Minefield.

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    2. BigBarn
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 9 months ago

      You're about to be told to leave him alone for the time being as he'll be 'slowly integrated' by lots of people who chat with Pep regularly about his plans.

      Can't argue with a 'slight rotation risk' line, though. They are all clearly rotation risks.

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    3. Marcin the Pole
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 9 months ago

      Not convinced that he'll start every game, if he does though he will be a great option. However, his penalties whilst with us were dreadful and he was soon taken off them in favour of Vardy. Doubt Pep would let him take them.

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    4. StoichkovFPL
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 9 months ago

      Think he will play esp at the begining of the season.
      In my team atm.

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    5. Individual
      • 10 Years
      5 years, 9 months ago

      Like him, think he's the sort of player who could deliver with a high quality of players around him.
      At that record price I'd think we'd see him played early doors; 195 points last season and the talisman for Leicester (scored 40% of their attacking points) so an effective FPL player (when not trolling us end of the season!)
      I like the 9.0 price tag for opening day pickup I think; but I'm looking to probably own Kun and maybe Laporte.

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    6. Cpt Crunch Scott talent
      • 10 Years
      5 years, 9 months ago

      I´m probably starting with him and 2 4.5m mids.
      Of course, if he gets rotated too much I´ll turn him and one 4.5 mid in to lets say Wally and Stanislas so not a big issue.

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    7. Better off with a pin and a…
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      5 years, 9 months ago

      Pre-season may help us, but my guess is he'll probably start GW1/2 and then it depends how he does (and I think early on he'll probably do well, motivated by the move and the new environment). No city Mid, or forward for that matter, is going to play every game, but could still score well.

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    8. HamezMace
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 9 months ago

      Thanks all, really good comments.

      FFS has been on good form over the off season.

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  3. Emiliano Sala
    • 7 Years
    5 years, 9 months ago

    Which 3 city players?
    A) 2 def/gk + 1mid
    B) 1 def + 2 mids

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    1. HamezMace
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 9 months ago

      Mendy is really the only option you'd want from their defence.

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      1. suddenorgan
        • 13 Years
        5 years, 9 months ago

        not fancy Laporte early on with the others being involved in WC?

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        1. HamezMace
          • 9 Years
          5 years, 9 months ago

          There are many players I'm tempted on as they will likely play the opening couple of game whilst others return from the world cup.

          Shaw, Martial, Mahrez, Aurier, Pedro, Morata.

          Trouble is there is way too much uncertainty as to when the EC players will return, who will be first choice once they are back.

          Laporte too uncertain for me.

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      2. Emiliano Sala
        • 7 Years
        5 years, 9 months ago

        Ederson

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        1. HamezMace
          • 9 Years
          5 years, 9 months ago

          I don't dislike Ederson, but I feel De Gea is a better option (nailed on United defender) and plenty of better options in City attack.

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    2. DantheManinaPan
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      5 years, 9 months ago

      A.

      Ederson brilliant option. Mendy could be (hopefully) or maybe Otamendi and forwards are a minefield.

      Currently on Ederson + Ota + Mahrez + Aguero but probably gonna drop Mahrez

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    3. Individual
      • 10 Years
      5 years, 9 months ago

      B I think - maybe with B being Ederson (tho I prefer DDG)

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      1. Emiliano Sala
        • 7 Years
        5 years, 9 months ago

        Mendy will be good too

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    4. ooooo
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 9 months ago

      a

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  4. Jimmy Boy
    • 7 Years
    5 years, 9 months ago

    Interesting which tactic Pep will favour at City to open the season. If he sticks with 4-3-3, Sane and Mahrez remain good options. If he reverts back to 3-5-2, which he opened last season with, Jesus suddenly becomes an option, the appeal of Walker and Mendy immensely rises and we will potentially have two starting 5.5 centre backs to choose from. 3-5-2 would also reduce the appeal of Sane and Mahrez imo.

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    1. Jimmy Boy
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 9 months ago

      CONTE SACKED

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  5. VanDijksToWatchOutFor
    • 6 Years
    5 years, 9 months ago

    Ederson stekelenberg
    Pva Robertson Coleman ward Daniels
    Salah sane mkhi Pedro masuaku
    Firmino Zaha tosun

    Thanks

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    1. Coys96
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 9 months ago

      I like it but Pedro?

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      1. VanDijksToWatchOutFor
        • 6 Years
        5 years, 9 months ago

        Definitely an early punt. He's cheap and holding a place for whoever shines in that bracket in the first couple or weeks. Think Chelsea will be light up front early on from the world cup and Pedro could be given a start or two.

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    2. Jackie Moon
      • 5 Years
      5 years, 9 months ago

      My Gk and defence is the exactly the same! Like it

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      1. VanDijksToWatchOutFor
        • 6 Years
        5 years, 9 months ago

        Thanks :). Well it's clear then isn't it, the best option.

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    3. ooooo
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 9 months ago

      pedro to Jota/Walcott/Deulofeu

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    4. J ⚒ Gimme ur Mané
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 9 months ago

      No problem

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  6. Coys96
    • 6 Years
    5 years, 9 months ago

    More tinkering but I think i like this one: (any opinions please reply)

    Begovic (Ederson)
    Robertson Cedric Coleman (Bennett) (Ward)
    D Silva Sane Salah Jota (Stephens)
    Wilson Auba Austin

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  7. andy85wsm
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • Has Moderation Rights
    • 13 Years
    5 years, 9 months ago

    Conte apparently gone according to Sky Sports News (according to reports in Italy)

    https://twitter.com/SkySportsNews/status/1017405772743901185

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    1. Zilla
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 9 months ago

      Adios Alonso

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    2. StoichkovFPL
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 9 months ago

      Alonso out of my team!

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

        Why? Sarri likes his attacking full-backs.

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        1. Brosstan
          • 9 Years
          5 years, 9 months ago

          Hes a bad defender, will be more exposed in a 4 back line.

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    3. Individual
      • 10 Years
      5 years, 9 months ago

      arrivederci

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  8. Eden Wizard
    • 5 Years
    5 years, 9 months ago

    BREAKING NEWS (not really news is it?)

    Sky in Italy are reporting that Antonio Conte is no longer the Chelsea head coach.

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  9. England23
    • 6 Years
    5 years, 9 months ago

    Pick two:

    Mendy
    Alonso
    Robertson

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    1. StoichkovFPL
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 9 months ago

      Conte out so...

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    2. Coys96
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 9 months ago

      A C

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    3. Individual
      • 10 Years
      5 years, 9 months ago

      A and C

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    4. Andy_Social
      • 11 Years
      5 years, 9 months ago

      all of them!

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    5. ooooo
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 9 months ago

      ac

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  10. Eden Wizard
    • 5 Years
    5 years, 9 months ago

    Probably easier to just buy a City defender then cautiously buy in as trends emerge rather than (as i've done) get 4.

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  11. Jackie Moon
    • 5 Years
    5 years, 9 months ago

    Hi all. Followed this site as a non-member last season and loved it so signed up for next season!

    First post and an early draft team. Please rate and be honest!

    Eder, Stekel
    Robo, Coleman, PVA, Daniels, SWard
    Salah, Sane, Gudmon, siggy, dealufeo,
    Aguero, Zaha, Kamara

    Trying bench fodder up front this season as I see better value in defence and midfield cheap options, ie PVA, Coleman, Gudmon, etc, over Barnes, Austin, Wilson, etc. Thoughts?

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    1. Mysterion
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 9 months ago

      Nice team, liking the midfield picks... but username doesn't check out 😉

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      1. Jackie Moon
        • 5 Years
        5 years, 9 months ago

        Haha! Thought someone would notice. I’m too scared to go without Salah at the start, but will be quick to sell if doesn’t go big early.

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        1. Mysterion
          • 6 Years
          5 years, 9 months ago

          Solid strategy tbf, always easier to trade down...

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    2. Individual
      • 10 Years
      5 years, 9 months ago

      Hey man

      Like it, lots of strong picks and everyone not in a World Cup hangover.

      Also going for something along those lines with Kammy, albeit in a 4-4-2.

      Looks good, so carry on!

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    3. VanDijksToWatchOutFor
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 9 months ago

      Dreadful gk and defence 😉

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    4. VanDijksToWatchOutFor
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 9 months ago

      Is that four Everton?
      Even three is a bit of a risk though I suppose stekelenberg doesn't really count.

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      1. Jackie Moon
        • 5 Years
        5 years, 9 months ago

        3 Everton, but yeh Stek could be any 4mil.

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        1. VanDijksToWatchOutFor
          • 6 Years
          5 years, 9 months ago

          Deulofail from me there, got confused.

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    5. Jackie Moon
      • 5 Years
      5 years, 9 months ago

      Thanks for the feedback! Made life easier choosing a team by leaving all World Cup knock out phase players out. Not sure what I’ll do 2-3 weeks in when they’re all back and firing.

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      1. Individual
        • 10 Years
        5 years, 9 months ago

        Assume this was for me? think I'll end up wildcarding at first IB (GW4!)

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      2. VanDijksToWatchOutFor
        • 6 Years
        5 years, 9 months ago

        Think they'll still be a bit slow to start myself. Happy to slowly ease them in. Here's hoping salah slows down and we can redistribute.

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    6. VanDijksToWatchOutFor
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 9 months ago

      Also, I'm a big fan of just dropping the third striker to fodder.

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  12. Rains of Castamere
    • 9 Years
    5 years, 9 months ago

    With Conte gone, I think that's the end of Alonso as an FPL option at that price. Sarri is a 4-3-3 man. Can't see the same sort of attacking returns as a traditional full-back.

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    1. Cpt Crunch Scott talent
      • 10 Years
      5 years, 9 months ago

      yep he is done

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    2. Eden Wizard
      • 5 Years
      5 years, 9 months ago

      Could be used as an inside forward in the front 3 😆

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      1. Coys96
        • 6 Years
        5 years, 9 months ago

        Dream on

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      2. Eden Wizard
        • 5 Years
        5 years, 9 months ago

        Not sure if Alonso, or Mo Salah 😆 🙄

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    3. Jackie Moon
      • 5 Years
      5 years, 9 months ago

      I’m a Chelsea fan and I’m not going near any of them to start the season!

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  13. Silva Bilva Tilva Pilva
    • 5 Years
    5 years, 9 months ago

    Any thoughts on how to improve my team? First FPL experience:

    Ederson / Speroni
    Alonso / Cedric / Coleman / Ward / Van Aanholt
    Masuaku / Gross / Salah / Ramsey / Stephens
    Firmino / Aguero / Wood

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    1. Silva Bilva Tilva Pilva
      • 5 Years
      5 years, 9 months ago

      Sorry, not this team, already did some chances:

      Ederson, Speroni
      Robertson, Cedric, Coleman, Ward, Tomkins
      Neves, Mkhitaryan, Salah, D. Silva, Stephens
      Firmino, Aguero, Wood

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      1. Coys96
        • 6 Years
        5 years, 9 months ago

        Really good, I like it. Although watch Aguero as Jesus might play

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    2. Coys96
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 9 months ago

      Really like it. Not sure on Groß tho. Seems way overpriced

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    3. LangerznMash
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 9 months ago

      Strong with weak midfield.

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  14. Klopp For The Kopps 😆
    • 8 Years
    5 years, 9 months ago

    I don't know how ownership influences price changes, so want to know which player is least likely to lose value to 3.9 for 4M keeper?

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    1. Mysterion
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 9 months ago

      The least owned ones, so don't pick Speroni

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      1. Root
        • 12 Years
        5 years, 9 months ago

        But also lower ownership = smaller threshold for drop

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        1. Mysterion
          • 6 Years
          5 years, 9 months ago

          True, but Speroni is most likely to be the first 3.9 gk at the moment

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    2. Jimmy Boy
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 9 months ago

      Steele, the one with the highest ownership will have more casual owners who will panic when he doesn't play and transfer out

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      1. Klopp For The Kopps 😆
        • 8 Years
        5 years, 9 months ago

        Got It. Thanks.

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  15. StoichkovFPL
    • 8 Years
    5 years, 9 months ago

    Better pick:

    A) Lamela (nailed as most Spurs need a brake)
    B) Walcott (good fix and fair price)

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    1. Coys96
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 9 months ago

      A

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    2. I Member
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 9 months ago

      B

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  16. LangerznMash
    • 7 Years
    5 years, 9 months ago

    Not seeing Gabriel Jesus in many squads? Lots of Aguero, Sane and Mahrez though...

    I don't think any are guaranteed many full 90 minute matches.

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    1. StoichkovFPL
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 9 months ago

      Same rule as last season - pick someone and stick.
      As some were at WC quite long and played a lot think it narrows to Sane, Mahres and possibly Kun

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  17. Toblerone52 - Zlatan Ibra-H…
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 7 Years
    5 years, 9 months ago

    My first salah-less draft:

    Begovic Guaita

    Robertson Azpi Smalling Mendy Cedric

    Mane Sane Dilva Keita/Siggy 4.5m

    Auba Zaha 4.5m

    Is this viable?
    I know covering Salah is impossible but maybe mane and keita combined could be a good idea?

    Any thoughts would be great

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    1. Jackie Moon
      • 5 Years
      5 years, 9 months ago

      I think maybe to cover not having Salah an extra premium attacker would be good. Maybe Eriksen in for Keita and downgrade defence a little.

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      1. Jackie Moon
        • 5 Years
        5 years, 9 months ago

        Or Firmino up top

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        1. Toblerone52 - Zlatan Ibra-H…
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 7 Years
          5 years, 9 months ago

          thanks i'll have another tinker, just trying to see if it was worth not having the best player in history!

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  18. BigBarn
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 6 Years
    5 years, 9 months ago

    Assuming Sarri plays four at the back (which he always has done), how do you see the Chelsea defence lining-up?

    Azpi Christensen Cahill Emerson?

    or maybe

    Zappacosta Azpi Christensen Emerson?

    Moses and Alonso are screwed, aren't they?

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    1. Jamie_GAWA
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 9 months ago

      Know nothing about the situation but surely Rudiger could take a spot?

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    2. Individual
      • 10 Years
      5 years, 9 months ago

      Worth a look on Sarri's tactics: http://www.thefalse9.com/2017/11/maurizio-sarri-tactics-napoli-formation.html

      Think one of Moses or Alonso has a chance to play the Ghoulam role bombing on IF Sarri imports his favoured system. Azpi I think is the versatile Mr Dependable (Hysaj) who can play RB or LB or in a 3 ofc if he chooses to stay with it!

      Azpi in my FPL team but will need to see how Sarri's Cheslea look early on

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    3. I Member
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 9 months ago

      Azpi - Christensen - Rudiger - Alonso

      Rugani may join and start at centre back.

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    4. Zilla
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 9 months ago

      Zappacosta might be FPL gold if he plays.

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      1. Rust Cohle
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 6 Years
        5 years, 9 months ago

        This

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  19. England23
    • 6 Years
    5 years, 9 months ago

    How does this look?

    Ryan
    Mendy Robertson Daniels Coleman
    Hazard Salah Mkhi Jota
    Aguero Zaha

    Subs: Fab Ward Masuaku Mir

    Thanks guys

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  20. Coys96
    • 6 Years
    5 years, 9 months ago

    More tinkering but I think i like this one: (any opinions appreciated)

    Begovic (Ederson)
    Robertson Cedric Coleman (Bennett) (Ward)
    D Silva Sane Salah Jota (Stephens)
    Wilson Auba Austin

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    1. Jackie Moon
      • 5 Years
      5 years, 9 months ago

      Wilson and Austin is hit or miss! Could pay off handsomely at the right time

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  21. billnats
    • 12 Years
    5 years, 9 months ago

    A) Kane, Arnautovic, Cairney
    B) Firmino, Vardy, Jota
    c) Kane, Jimenez, Walcott

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    1. Coys96
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 9 months ago

      B but not Vardy (Zaha or Tosun)

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    2. ooooo
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 9 months ago

      b

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  22. Parm
    • 12 Years
    5 years, 9 months ago

    Fact check;

    The reason Alonso isn't going to be a good option under Sarri is not because he's going to play Left-Back rather than Left-Wingback.
    It's because he's not a very good footballer and Sarri won't play him at all.

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    1. Klopp For The Kopps 😆
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 9 months ago

      Not a good footballer?

      Gotta be kidding me

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      1. Mysterion
        • 6 Years
        5 years, 9 months ago

        Drives forward recklessly, never knows when to put the brakes on....

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        1. Eden Wizard
          • 5 Years
          5 years, 9 months ago

          The job of a winger? Attack. lol@

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          1. Mysterion
            • 6 Years
            5 years, 9 months ago

            😛 https://i.imgur.com/hNwfAzp.gif

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      2. Brosstan
        • 9 Years
        5 years, 9 months ago

        He cant defend. And the only reason he looks good going forward is the fact that because he has a stupidly attacking position, he frequently ends up doubling up on the opposition defense, leaving him unmarked.

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        1. Eden Wizard
          • 5 Years
          5 years, 9 months ago

          What a stupid way to look at it. He was a defender with a free role. Will go down in FPL history.

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          1. Brosstan
            • 9 Years
            5 years, 9 months ago

            Why is it stupid? Hes poor defensively which is clear for all to see. You're deluded.

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            1. Klopp For The Kopps 😆
              • 8 Years
              5 years, 9 months ago

              He isn't an exceptional LB, agree, but decent at defending and more than decent attacking which makes him a great LWB, perfect for 3-4-3
              So you can't say he isn't a good footballer.

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            2. Eden Wizard
              • 5 Years
              5 years, 9 months ago

              This is fantasy football not who’s the best defender 😎

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    2. Deulofail
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 9 months ago

      Need to fact check the definition of fact. Hold on

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

      I'd say that's what Jorginho is coming in for, to screen for the fullbacks when they bomb forward.

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      1. Parm
        • 12 Years
        5 years, 9 months ago

        You've never seen Jorginho play if you think he is going to cover for the FBs when they attack. Chelsea also have this Kanté fella who is the best defensive midfielder in the world right now.

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  23. Jimmy Boy
    • 7 Years
    5 years, 9 months ago

    A) Jota + Reid
    B) Deulofeu + Tosun

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    1. Coys96
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 9 months ago

      B, although i rate Jota

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  24. Zilla
    • 6 Years
    5 years, 9 months ago

    "Jorginho is going to sign with Chelsea, confirmed! And Sarri will be the new manager on next hours" - Fabrizio Romano

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

      I don't really like Chelsea but this excites me. I've tripled up on them in today's draft.

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  25. JJO
    • 11 Years
    5 years, 9 months ago

    Or now Alonso gonna be OOP but rotation risk

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  26. Bury94
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 6 Years
    5 years, 9 months ago

    Conte has gone

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  27. Fassy
    • 5 Years
    5 years, 9 months ago

    Morata into my team

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  28. Eden Wizard
    • 5 Years
    5 years, 9 months ago

    Just seen a video of Rebic being yellow carded twice, Shite being English.

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

      Any link?

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    2. Cpt Crunch Scott talent
      • 10 Years
      5 years, 9 months ago

      He wasn´t.

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    3. I Member
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 9 months ago

      First card was for Mandzukic.

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      1. Cpt Crunch Scott talent
        • 10 Years
        5 years, 9 months ago

        This. loads thought it was aimed at Rebic, but no.

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    4. Brosstan
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 9 months ago

      Sounds like a boring video, and you watched it twice?

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

        😆

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  29. Deulofail
    • 8 Years
    5 years, 9 months ago

    Just going to post this as a non-reply.

    Looks like Auba only started 3 games "on the wing" (may have miscounted), scoring 3 goals in the process. Laca scored 2 in those games.
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    Goals scored while both were on the pitch (while not starting the game together:

    Stoke
    --Auba: 1 + 1 (P)
    --Laca: 1 (P) - Aubameyang praised by Wenger for letting Laca take the penalty

    West Ham
    --Laca: 2

    Again, apologies if I've miscalculated. Laca could be a great option. Auba is more of a goalscorer from what we can see with the eye test and history, but Laca could prove value, and even push him for goals if the attack is strong, fluid and punishing enough.

    Yet to be seen who's on pens, though. And you'd think if anyone was less nailed, it would be Laca. Let's see if there's any tansfer business for a left-(or any-) sided attack (Zaha or Martial please!!!!) too.

    I'd love to save that Auba money, but at the moment the security of starts (and goals) from Auba seems worth the money.

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    1. Deulofail
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 9 months ago

      It's not a great idea to draw many conclusions from this, for multiple reasons, but I would conclude that Aubameyang will score goals, regardless of where he plays, and that Lacazette shouldn't be discounted yet. That's all, folks 🙂

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    2. I Member
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 9 months ago

      If Laca is starting through the middle I think he's the better option. A lot you can do with 1.5m.

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

      Yeah maybe you are right Lacazette is being overlooked for some reason.You would think he would have attracted more than 2.3% ownership considering there is a good chance he might match or even outscore PEA during the opening weeks at least.

      I wonder what his ownership was going into the start of last season?

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      1. Deulofail
        • 8 Years
        5 years, 9 months ago

        All about pre-season innit. If he does well, there ownership could swap. If not, it remains as-is, or plummits to 1% if looks even less nailed than he currently is.

        The thing with Laca at 9.5, though, is that Arsenal have other attacking options who've been reasonable priced. Lacs has shown so far to be happy to work for the team and share the goals, which makes Ramsey, Mkhi and even Ozil potentially better value, since they are candidates for each goal scored. Whichever FBs are most nailed would also be involved in the attack, and we might want Arsenal assets from the back too.

        Auba, on the other hand, will get you your goals. With money saved elsewhere you can pay for these absolute points, and it might even prove to be value for money. Laca just isn't potent enough in our imaginations, and for good reason. But the end of last season shows that he could actually start flying this year. Could...

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

          I think Random Name single handedly put the whole community off Lacca 😉

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    4. Pierce34
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 9 months ago

      I like both Aubameyang and Lacazette. They never trolled me last season, unlike other big names 😛

      I think they like playing together, and they should flourish with Mkhitaryan and Ramsey creating for them.

      Not much of an analysis, sorry.

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      1. Deulofail
        • 8 Years
        5 years, 9 months ago

        My post wasn't much of an analysis either 😀

        I'd be very tempted to get both if it weren't for the first two fixtures. It's easier to waste money on the likes of Ramsey and Mkhi than on a 9.5 option. Aubameyang, on the other hand, doesn't feel like a waste, because he's a goalscorer at the top level.

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    5. LSK
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 9 months ago

      Both are worth considering imo. The pricing of Arsenal’s players makes a double/triple up viable if they hit form.

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  30. ooooo
    • 6 Years
    5 years, 9 months ago

    New draft. Any changes? 0.0itb
    Pickford
    Robertson Cedric pVA
    Salah Sane Dilva Ramsey Jota
    FirminoTosun

    4.0mil Kiko Kamara Daniels

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