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Set-piece and penalty takers for final World Cup Fantasy matches

13 July 2018 754 comments
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We are left with the same four teams for the final round of World Cup Fantasy matches, with two more fixtures making up Gameround 7.

That includes the third/fourth place play-off that Belgium and England will play in on Saturday.

So, for one last time, we’ve collated all the relevant set-piece data so Fantasy Football Scout members can work out which nations are the best to focus on for their transfers.

It still looks like England are the most likely to score from set-piece situations despite their exit from the tournament, while Croatia remain susceptible to balls into the box.

READ NEXT: Our transfer tips and stats for the final round of World Cup Fantasy matches

Our research includes the penalty and corner-takers for each country, based on who has taken them either in Russia or, in some cases, in qualification. If there is no number next to a player’s name it’s because they took at least one in qualifying and/or warm-up games but are yet to take one at the World Cup itself.

We’ve also calculated which teams concede the most fouls and attempts from set-plays too to help you work out which nations are the most likely to get set-pieces in the first place.

To clarify, the ‘Attempts from set plays’ section combines those who have shot from direct free-kicks or those who have latched onto the end of a corner.

The deadline for Gameround 7 is at 15:00 BST on Sarturday July 14, so make sure you sort your team in time.

READ NEXT: Our transfer tips and stats for the final round of World Cup Fantasy matches

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, 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. G-Whizz
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • Has Moderation Rights
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 16 days ago

    Gone France heavy at the back lol

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    1. 420king
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 16 days ago

      Sensible.

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    2. QuintonFortune25
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 16 days ago

      How many? 3?

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  2. QuintonFortune25
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 16 days ago

    I know it's highly subject to line ups, but which differentials are you looking at this round? Batshuayi or Januzaj could be great. Also hoping TAA plays as he tends to take corners/some free kicks when playing. Maybe Mandzukic could be a good option?

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    1. Carpe Diem
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 16 days ago

      I don't think Batshuayi or Januzaj will start, 3rd place is much more serious than most think. Think Young could shift over to the right and Rose will start LWB.

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      1. QuintonFortune25
        • 10 Years
        8 years, 16 days ago

        So any differentials that you're looking at?

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        1. Carpe Diem
          • 9 Years
          8 years, 16 days ago

          Don't think there's much up front - hard to take out any of Kane, Lukaku and Griezmann/Mbappe, Hazard perhaps at a push.

          Might be a differential or two in midfield - I'm personally going with Fellaini, always an aerial threat. Loftus-Cheek if he gets a go. Matuidi seemed to be getting into dangerous positions from the left wing too.

          In defense Young could be one, takes free-kicks, corners and crosses - more so in Trippier's absence in all 3 regards. Meunier will be back. Vrsaljko looked very threatening from the right.

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          1. QuintonFortune25
            • 10 Years
            8 years, 16 days ago

            Cheers for your thoughts. Didn't think about RLC but yeah will get him in if he plays.

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      2. Zilla
        • 8 Years
        8 years, 16 days ago

        That's not true, it's a joke of a match.

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        1. teneighty
          • 11 Years
          8 years, 16 days ago

          I would expect Belgiums golden generation to want at least one world cup medal. Don't understand why people expect the players to not care about a bronze-medal.

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          1. Old Gregg
            • 9 Years
            8 years, 16 days ago

            You an Arsenal Fan?.

            It's not the Olympics. Finishing 3rd in a Knock out tournament is meaningless in my opinion.

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            1. teneighty
              • 11 Years
              8 years, 16 days ago

              God no!

              When looking back at a career I think that medal will still mean something for the players. Third best country in the world at one point is not bad. The alternative is ending a tournament with two losses...might as well have been knocked out in the group stages then.

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    2. Cpt Crunch Scott talent
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 16 days ago

      Had Tielemans already so, him.

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  3. Jarnathan
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 16 days ago

    Anyone thinking of starting Danilo whilst we we wait for whether mendy will start?

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    1. Carpe Diem
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 16 days ago

      Mendy was fit enough to be selected in a World Cup squad, he hasn't played much, he'll be fine.

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      1. Andy_Social
        • 13 Years
        8 years, 16 days ago

        He's had to train as hard as first-teamers and hasn't had a rest. He may require a shorter break due to not plying much last season, but I'd still be wary of him starting GW1. Mind you, as that's away to Arsenal, I might have him and bench him for one week only.
        Danilo won't be worth it for one week, especially as someone else like Zinchenko or Laporte could fill in there.

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        1. JamTart
          • 8 Years
          8 years, 16 days ago

          That's how I'm thinking.

          If he starts and does well he'll likely rise and be hard to get back in since a 0.1 rise is a killer early on. Better to have him and him not play till GW2 as long as your other options aren't all bench fodder.

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  4. WVA
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 16 days ago

    Any reason that Son is not being mentioned at all? I'm thinking of starting with him, should play a prominent role to start with especially as Kane and Alli might be rested for one or two games, may even play up top if Poch doesn't fancy Llorente although he basically plays up front anyway! Has got over 170 points last two seasons.

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    1. Patch
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 16 days ago

      Korean army want a piece of his a$$

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    2. Carpe Diem
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 16 days ago

      Son's going to the Asian Games in mid-August in a last-gasp bid to avoid his military duty, won't play the first month or so.

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    3. Andy_Social
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 16 days ago

      He's to an Asian tournament and could be missing for the first month.

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      1. WVA
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 16 days ago

        Ah yes i remember seeing that now, many thanks

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  5. Patch
    • 8 Years
    8 years, 16 days ago

    Was quite happy to see the Brexit revolt but unfortunately the blue print still seems to suggest:

    Keeping services - such as banking or legal support - outside of the common rule book, meaning the UK is completely free to set its own regulations. It accepts it will mean less trade in services between the UK and EU.

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    1. Andy_Social
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 16 days ago

      It's a clusterf*ck compromise, but as Trump so elegantly explained to The S*n today, the alternative is to be a client state of the Evil Empire. When the choice is Trump or the EU, it's really no choice at all.

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  6. The Tinkerman
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 16 days ago

    Fabregas, Pedro and Morata to all start the season for Chelsea?

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    1. Andy_Social
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 16 days ago

      Too early to tell. Rumours are Sarri is looking to offload Fabregas and might get Higuain (whom Juve need to sell now they've bought Ronaldo). Pedro could be a placeholder for Hazard and Willian at best (Conte hated Willian), so none are safe.

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    2. HamezMace
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 16 days ago

      Pedro could start more than just the season opener with strong rumors of both Hazard and Willian leaving

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      1. Andy_Social
        • 13 Years
        8 years, 16 days ago

        Apparently Sarri made it a condition of joining that Hazard stays. Willian had a feud with Conte, so he should be back in the first team under anew manager. I reckon Pedro will still be back-up.

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  7. Duffy Dunk
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 16 days ago

    A) Coleman + Tomkins
    B) another 4.5 Everton def + VanAanholt

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    1. Andy_Social
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 16 days ago

      I'd go for 'a' - we can't know which of 3 4.5m options will start for Everton at the moment.

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    2. Christina.
      • 16 Years
      8 years, 16 days ago

      a

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    3. Reuser
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 16 days ago

      Clear A for me.

      Coleman more consistent than PVA, and there is a decent chance that Everton will be bringing in a new defender to compete with Jags/Holgate/Williams etc.

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  8. Siva Mohan
    • 13 Years
    8 years, 16 days ago

    England and Belgium presser done? any news about rotation?

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  9. Patch
    • 8 Years
    8 years, 16 days ago

    Playing BB am I looking swish?

    Kane - Mbappe - Hazard.

    Lingard - Pogba - KDB - Fellani - Bradaric.

    Maguire - Pavard - Hernandez - Meunier - Vida.

    Lloris - Courtois.

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  10. kawaiii
    • 15 Years
    8 years, 16 days ago

    Go for nailed on players. So Coleman and Tomkins

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  11. Team Bobcat
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 16 days ago

    It is tricky to set out a team of assured starters in gameweek one. City and United are minefields at the moment. West ham similar. Clubes with new managers in the same boat so Arsenal Everton Chelsea all dodgy. Very few nailed starters. Might be best to return in three weeks time

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    1. TheTwelfthMan
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 16 days ago

      Think it's better to completely abandon GW1, make your team in GW3 when everything's all certain.

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      1. Andy_Social
        • 13 Years
        8 years, 16 days ago

        I can see a slew of wild cards being played GW3 and 4.

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        1. JamTart
          • 8 Years
          8 years, 16 days ago

          People who panic or haven't prepared for getting WC players back in will likely lead to this. Prices could fluctuate all over the place as people drop and pick up.

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    2. JamTart
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 16 days ago

      The community shield might help a bit. Might not be the starters but if someone like Mendy gets a start or comes on you could see him starting GW since it's a technically a game against a big team and Pep will want a full strength side to hit the ground running.

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  12. dbeck
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    8 years, 16 days ago

    Where you you chaps leaning towards when looking for the mid- ranged midfielders

    Walcott
    Delafelou, Richarlison or Hughes
    Jota
    Sessengon or Cairney
    Milli
    Stanislas, if fit
    Gray (now Mahrez has gone)
    Redmond (looked good under Hughes at the end of last season)

    Lots of options, finding it hard to pick one (or two) out of those. Which ones are you backing for a good season?

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    1. Olivier Bernards watch
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 16 days ago

      i'm sure a couple of these will end up being decent value, but cairney is the only one that i'm very confident will justify his price tag. 5 mil for a fairly creative player with pens and a share of set pieces in a highly motivated Fulham side that look like they're having a strong summer. Easy to cover his bad fixtures with a 4.5 defender as well (I've gone for Diop), which is a reasonable strategy when you're only paying 5 for him.

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      1. dbeck
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        8 years, 16 days ago

        Cheers- I haven’t looked at pairings yet so thanks for this insight. Maybe the cairney and masaku rotation for cheap mids is viable

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        1. Olivier Bernards watch
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 12 Years
          8 years, 16 days ago

          a 4.5 mid rotation is also an option, but I think rotating with a 4.5 defender makes more sense (4.5 defenders tend to get a lot more points than 4.5 mids)

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          1. dbeck
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 8 Years
            8 years, 16 days ago

            I just checked diop, 2 reds and 25 yellows in 2 and a half seasons with Toulouse

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      2. Freddo
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 16 days ago

        Is he on pens?

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        1. Freddo
          • 9 Years
          8 years, 16 days ago

          I have him but didn't know who took pens.

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        2. Olivier Bernards watch
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 12 Years
          8 years, 16 days ago

          he is, or at least that's the answer I got when I asked on here the other day...

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          1. Olivier Bernards watch
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 12 Years
            8 years, 16 days ago

            yeah, just double checked, he took them last season

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            1. dbeck
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 8 Years
              8 years, 16 days ago

              Cairney is in then at 5. This years milli

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            2. Freddo
              • 9 Years
              8 years, 16 days ago

              Excellent, thanks mate, have him but that's an extra bit of confidence.

              Could be Mili MK2

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              1. Olivier Bernards watch
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                • 12 Years
                8 years, 16 days ago

                Hopefully!

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    2. Reuser
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 16 days ago

      I think Jota is worth a punt - if it doesn't work out, it is relatively easy to switch to whichever mid-ranged midfielder is performing.

      Probably going with Cairney too. Although interested in seeing Hughes in pre-season. At 5.0, they should provide decent value.

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  13. child of God
    • 8 Years
    8 years, 16 days ago

    When one is ranked around 50k in fpl what does it usually take to get to the summit? Differentials or what?

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    1. Kloppen Schloppen
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 16 days ago

      Depends on what Gameweek mate.

      GW38 you’ll want to triple captain a guy who scores 10 goals

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    2. Limited & Mediocre Mana…
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 16 days ago

      You mean you finished 50k or are you talking about being ranked 50k at a certain point in the season? It's a very broad answer either way.

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  14. Kloppen Schloppen
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 16 days ago

    Did anyone slot Mahrez in before they changed him to City? Ie now have 4 man city players?

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    1. Christina.
      • 16 Years
      8 years, 16 days ago

      ...try and do a trasfr now that is not one of your Man C players....

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      1. Kloppen Schloppen
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 16 days ago

        I’m aware of what will happen, I want to know if anyone did it

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        1. Christina.
          • 16 Years
          8 years, 16 days ago

          Why? Obv many would have. 🙄

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          1. Kloppen Schloppen
            • 9 Years
            8 years, 16 days ago

            Because I would like to ask them a question mate. Is that alright?

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            1. arndff_
              • 14 Years
              8 years, 16 days ago

              Chill.

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            2. Christina.
              • 16 Years
              8 years, 16 days ago

              ...or you can ask us.

              Or is it a secret?

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              1. Kloppen Schloppen
                • 9 Years
                8 years, 16 days ago

                I wanted to find out firstly if someone had done it on here and then, if someone replied in the affirmative, I wanted to ask them how they anticipate not tinkering until GW1. Now you will say, well why didn’t I start with that? And I will say, I don’t know.

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                1. Christina.
                  • 16 Years
                  8 years, 16 days ago

                  aaah..., yeah I can imagine it being a b*tch not being able to tinker.

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    2. arndff_
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 16 days ago

      If someone did that, now he can keep these 4 Man C players but they mustn't make any additional transfers until end of the season.

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    3. schlupptheweek
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 16 days ago

      I did 4 Man City to avoid tinkering and I'm 2 days sober so it's going well!

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    4. LSK
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 16 days ago

      Yeah I did it. Planning to save a transfer Gameweek 1 and then make two going into Gameweek 3, taking out a City asset for Arsenal cover and whatever else needs doing. Obviously if City hammer Huddersfield I might try and leave it a little longer longer.

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  15. arndff_
    • 14 Years
    8 years, 16 days ago

    FFS, please fix that!

    Every day I have to login on my laptop and smartphone despite of clicking "Remember me".

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    1. Geoff
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 16 days ago

      Well aware! It's happening to me too.

      It's happening to me every morning, only. Is it happening to you more than that?

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      1. arndff_
        • 14 Years
        8 years, 16 days ago

        Don't know whether it happens more than once in a day.

        But as I said, I'm sure EVERY NEW DAY I have to login...

        The point of "Remember me" is the site to remember your login details and to be logged in for a long time, i.e.:

        @ http://evernote.com if you click "Remember me", you're logged in for a month.

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        1. Geoff
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • Has Moderation Rights
          • 13 Years
          8 years, 16 days ago

          Again, I'm well aware of this and I know how Remember Me is supposed to work!

          It's being worked on now. Hopefully it'll be fixed by the end of the day and tomorrow we won't have to login again 🙂

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          1. arndff_
            • 14 Years
            8 years, 16 days ago

            Fine!

            If other issues occur, I'll write you again.

            Cheers.

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            1. Geoff
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • Has Moderation Rights
              • 13 Years
              8 years, 16 days ago

              Yeah please do!

              geoff@fantasyfootballscout.co.uk if you want something answered directly or obviously the flag works too

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  16. Duffy Dunk
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 16 days ago

    Would you downgrade by 1mil any of Gross Jota Deulofeu, to upgrade Tomkins to VanAanholt?

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    1. arndff_
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 16 days ago

      Maybe Gross because I don't think BHA first few fixtures are easy ones.

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    2. Reuser
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 16 days ago

      Depends on your formation and whether those midfielders are on your bench or regular starters.

      I'm actually more interested in Sakho at 5.0. An absolute beast when it comes to bonus points.

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    3. Jarnathan
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 16 days ago

      I'm going Costa instead of Jota

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    4. Andy_Social
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 16 days ago

      Downgrade Gross, sure, but I don't think PVA is worth 1 million more than Tomkins.

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  17. TheTwelfthMan
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 16 days ago

    Why the 3rd place match isn't as much of a joke as you'd think.

    Saw a discussion above so decided to have a look into the past 3rd place matches and the lineups that turned out.

    4 years ago, Netherlands, from their semi with Argentina to their 3rd place playoff with Brazil made just 2 changes (de Jong and Sneijder out, Clasie, de Guzman in). Robben and van Persie, both of whom you'd call old legs, played.

    Brazil made 6 changes from their semi with Germany (one of them Thiago Silva returning from suspension), but that was a different circumstance altogether given they had just gone into national trauma from the 7-1, so I'd not consider that.

    8 years ago, Germany made 5 changes from their semi to the third place lineup, but 3 of them were forced (virus and injury) - so effectively 2.

    Uruguay made 4 changes, 3 of them key players returning from suspension/injury (Lugano injury, Suarez and Fucile suspension) - so effectively 1.

    You'll see a few changes, but it won't be 10 and 9 changes like the Belgium-England group stage. I'd just expect the cramped players, Trippier, Henderson et al. to miss out. Last two playoffs ended 3-0 and 3-2, so expect goals.

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    1. TheTwelfthMan
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 16 days ago

      Not to mention Belgium and England aren't sides that usually make this stage, so they'll want to make the most of it.

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    2. QuintonFortune25
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 16 days ago

      Thanks for much for this.

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    3. Siva Mohan
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 16 days ago

      see my post https://www.fantasyfootballscout.co.uk/comment/18346902

      It was hulked and I didn't notice

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      1. TheTwelfthMan
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 16 days ago

        Didn't notice that mate, cheers.

        Here's an extra tidbit too - in 2006, Germany made 5 changes (including 1 injury), Portugal made 3 (including 1 fall-out with manager). Germany won 3-1.

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    4. Cpt Crunch Scott talent
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 16 days ago

      Aye, it would be incredibly stupid not to for the bronze medal.

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    5. Do I Not Like Orange
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 16 days ago

      Lukaku only needs 2 to tie Kane for golden boot too, surely he won't be rested?

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  18. arndff_
    • 14 Years
    8 years, 16 days ago

    Who would you choose between these two?

    A) Daniels
    B) Tomkins

    My other 4.5M def is Cedric.

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    1. Christina.
      • 16 Years
      8 years, 16 days ago

      tom

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      1. arndff_
        • 14 Years
        8 years, 16 days ago

        Cheers

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        1. Christina.
          • 16 Years
          8 years, 16 days ago

          What you got at the back Arndff?

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          1. arndff_
            • 14 Years
            8 years, 16 days ago

            Pickford (Stekelenburg)
            Robertson Mendy Cedric (4.5 Peltier)

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            1. Christina.
              • 16 Years
              8 years, 16 days ago

              cool

              Fab/Patricio
              Jones/Robertson/Cedric/Tom/4m ...here

              Lot can still change.

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              1. arndff_
                • 14 Years
                8 years, 16 days ago

                I like Fab but not his fixtures though.

                Jones is a proved injury prone, so that put me off.

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                1. Christina.
                  • 16 Years
                  8 years, 16 days ago

                  Jones was ''Injured" most weeks last yr but always played.

                  Him or Bailly or Smalling is also an option. One I'm getting.

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    2. Reuser
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 16 days ago

      Definitely Tomkins.

      Not a fan of Daniels (and Bournemouth defence) - would prefer a Wolves defender at that price. Doherty at 4.5 probably.

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      1. arndff_
        • 14 Years
        8 years, 16 days ago

        What do you think about Holebas?

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        1. Reuser
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 12 Years
          8 years, 16 days ago

          Not sure really - but I have heard that Watford are shopping for defenders (?) Think I would rather go with Kiko as he is less inclined to pick up yellows and may play OOP, but ultimately, I don't really rate the Watford defence.

          I guess 4.5 defenders need to be nailed on. I couldn't say for sure who the first choice back line is at Watford.

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          1. arndff_
            • 14 Years
            8 years, 16 days ago

            Didnt heart of Watford's transfer plans.

            Thanks!

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            1. Reuser
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 12 Years
              8 years, 16 days ago

              To be fair, I haven't really looked at Watford much, but I've had a quick look and it seems that they have already brought in a new left-back (Masina) and right-back (Navarro), plus a young centre-back (Wilmot).

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              1. rdamjan
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                • 11 Years
                8 years, 16 days ago

                What about Kiko?

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                1. Reuser
                  • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                  • 12 Years
                  8 years, 16 days ago

                  I'm just staying clear of Watford defenders - they were pretty poor last season anyway, and I think there is better value, more-nailed options out there.

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  19. Olivier Bernards watch
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    8 years, 16 days ago

    somehow ended up with triple arsenal in new draft: Bellerin, Ramsey and Aubameyang. All three look like such excellent picks this season.

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    1. Freddo
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 16 days ago

      Arsenal are one of the few teams with most of their squad in a full pre season, those fixtures look hard on paper but City and Chelsea will be disjointed due to having so many players late back from the World Cup.

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      1. Olivier Bernards watch
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        8 years, 16 days ago

        my thoughts exactly. Then it's all gravy for 9 GW's or so. Plus Emery seems to be doing exactly the right things (e.g. buying a real defensive midfielder, strengthening defence with experienced pros etc)

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        1. Andy_Social
          • 13 Years
          8 years, 16 days ago

          Yes, tend to agree with all that.

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  20. Olivier Bernards watch
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    8 years, 16 days ago

    Anyone have any thoughts on which of these GK rotations is better?

    a) Bettinelli and Fabianski

    b) Rui Patricio and Foster

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    1. Christina.
      • 16 Years
      8 years, 16 days ago

      I will never ever pick foster again. He killed me last yr.

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      1. Olivier Bernards watch
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        8 years, 16 days ago

        lol. B is tempting because Patricio looks like the best value individual 4.5 gk, but then I really don't trust the Watford defence.

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        1. Christina.
          • 16 Years
          8 years, 16 days ago

          I'm on Fab+Pat at the moment but might have to lose one of them if my budget is not enough.

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          1. Olivier Bernards watch
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 12 Years
            8 years, 16 days ago

            just had a look at that. the issue there is gw's 3 and 6. Might be worth biting the bullet to get the better individual picks, but I'm not sure

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            1. Christina.
              • 16 Years
              8 years, 16 days ago

              Just go with one. I reckon they will both be good value.

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  21. ZAWAd25
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 16 days ago

    Kompany nailed?

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    1. Siva Mohan
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 16 days ago

      tomorrow? no

      FPL? may be.. no.

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    2. Andy_Social
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 16 days ago

      Always, until he gets injured. Which is always.

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  22. Duffy Dunk
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 16 days ago

    Picking a MCI mid, I'm currently on Sane since he did well last season and had the summer off.
    But would you save 0.5 and start the season with Mahrez as your city mid?
    Do you think he could hit it running?

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    1. Siva Mohan
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 16 days ago

      safe pick.. Sane

      I will save 0.5 and get Mahrez.. but depends on pre-season

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    2. Olivier Bernards watch
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 16 days ago

      D Silva looks a no brainer to me. Was nailed when available, and look up his points per game on the fpl page, then check his price and compare to others

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      1. OPTA FPL
        • 14 Years
        8 years, 16 days ago

        DSilva is 73 years old, did you see him at Russia? let him rest

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      2. Little Frank
        • 15 Years
        8 years, 16 days ago

        Pep's comments about having to manage Silva's game time now he's getting on a bit (well, 32) has put me off somewhat, think he'll be rotated more this season. If I go with a City mid it will likely be KDB.

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    3. Andy_Social
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 16 days ago

      For GW1 definitely Sane. Definitely not Mahrez. Pep always introduces new players very gradually.

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    4. Freddo
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 16 days ago

      I think Mahrez will hit the ground running, City is the perfect team for him, Pep will take him up a level, the way they presented him to the fans yesterday implies that the club see him as a bit of a big deal and not a standard signing, they had fireworks....

      He'll go on to have a Salah type year where people refuse to captain him for half a season because he's not expensive enough but he'll offer consistent returns, he's done it already with Leicester and now he'll be in a more powerful team with better players to finish chances & make him look good.

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      1. OPTA FPL
        • 14 Years
        8 years, 16 days ago

        Sterling is finished this year?

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        1. Freddo
          • 9 Years
          8 years, 16 days ago

          I don't think so, David Silva and Fernandinho are well into their 30s now, he's bought Mahrez & tried to buy Jorginho, looks to me like he's looking to replace those two positions in the team and bring younger plays in.

          Mahrez is 27 now, he's not a young player whos new to the league, he's won a PL Title & had a very good CL run with Leicester, he's for the here and now.

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      2. Andy_Social
        • 13 Years
        8 years, 16 days ago

        How long did it take sane and Bilva to break into the first team?

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        1. Freddo
          • 9 Years
          8 years, 16 days ago

          Young foreign players new to the PL, different scenarios.

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        2. Freddo
          • 9 Years
          8 years, 16 days ago

          Pep signed John Stones for 50m from Premier League Everton, made his debut straight away, no easing it.

          Most managers ease new young players to the league in, Pep is not doing anything special, Stones knows the league, started instantly.

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    5. LSK
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 16 days ago

      I’ve gone for Mahrez and Dilva but Sane is a good pick. Think Man City mids will get you plenty of points even with rotation

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    6. Hotdogs for Tea
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 16 days ago

      D Silva fir the first few games until the cavalry arrive, then upgrade to KdB

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  23. child of God
    • 8 Years
    8 years, 16 days ago

    Best starting 4.5 mid?

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    1. Andy_Social
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 16 days ago

      Possibly Stephens at Brighton, but any 4.5 mid is at best a 2-pointer.

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    2. OPTA FPL
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 16 days ago

      Messiaku

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    3. Jarnathan
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 16 days ago

      I think it's worth spending an extra 0.5 this year, especially with the likely rotation earlier in the season. There is a strong possibility one of them will perform much better than a 5.0 and everyone will bandwagon

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  24. Athletic Nasherbo
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 16 days ago

    Can a big three up front work? I’ve managed to have 6 big hitters(for their position) which looks promising...

    I would really appreciate thoughts!

    Foster

    Smalling Cedric Daniels

    Salah Walcott Deulofeu Cairney

    Aguero Aubameyang Firmino

    Ederson Ward(Burnley) Masuaku Bednarek

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    1. Dokdok666
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 16 days ago

      It has proven time and time again that it is bad value.
      Balance is better, especially at the beginning of the season

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  25. A Team Of James McCleans
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 16 days ago

    WC + Bench Boost
    Lloris Subasic
    Pavard Vida Strinic Hernandez Vrajlsko
    Matuidi Rakitic Modric Kante Pogba
    Griezmann Mbappe Perisic

    1.4m ITB all feedback appreciated

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    1. rdamjan
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 16 days ago

      Strinic Vida Vrsajlko? Get Varane in that team

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      1. A Team Of James McCleans
        • 10 Years
        8 years, 16 days ago

        Which non Croatia/France midfielder would you suggest getting for Kante?

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        1. A Team Of James McCleans
          • 10 Years
          8 years, 16 days ago

          For 6.8m

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    2. mikess
      • 15 Years
      8 years, 16 days ago

      Lol you fo realise the 3rd place playoff is included.

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    3. buzzkill
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 16 days ago

      State of this, you want to be stocking up on England and Belgium, but only after the teams are announced. 3rd PPO is included in this round and will probably return more than your finalists in a historically tight match.

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  26. rdamjan
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    8 years, 16 days ago

    I have Rakitic in my McD. I`m 5 points behind, but all my runner up`s have Modric. Rakitic ---> Modric or leave it?

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    1. Jarnathan
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 16 days ago

      Leave it - I think it's better to have more French. They're heavily favoured to win it

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  27. Fantasy Gold
    • 12 Years
    8 years, 16 days ago

    I’m already maxed out on French defence.

    Who would you go for out of Meunièr and Vrsaljko?

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    1. OPTA FPL
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 16 days ago

      Vrsaljko

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      1. Fantasy Gold
        • 12 Years
        8 years, 16 days ago

        Thanks mate

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  28. anish10
    • 15 Years
    8 years, 16 days ago

    Would you take out Lukaku for Griezmann, already have Mbappe?

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  29. A Team Of James McCleans
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 16 days ago

    Best 6.8 mid? Maxed out on France already

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    1. GoonerByron
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 16 days ago

      Maybe Loftus-Cheek if he starts?

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  30. Papasthathopolous
    • 8 Years
    8 years, 16 days ago

    a) Pickford + Mendy
    b) Ederson + Coleman

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    1. Visionaries
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 16 days ago

      A
      Coleman is a rip

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    2. Splatter\\\'s Omerta
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 16 days ago

      is mendy not a risk of starting?

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    3. Duffy Dunk
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 16 days ago

      B
      Harder to nail a ManCity clean sheet source, so go safe with their gk

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