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As more of the premium Fantasy Premier League assets return to their clubs following the World Cup, the debate over which of them to include has ramped up this week.

Mohamed Salah, Harry Kane, Sergio Aguero and Eden Hazard have all been at the centre of discussions while Everton seem to be the team everybody is talking about.

Here’s the latest from our community this week.

Community Articles

WesMantooth went searching for value this week and did an in-depth comparison between points-per-million and value added per million.

Rossi3254 broke down the arguments for and against Harry Kane, while MathewNixon examined the potential impact of Marco Silva on Everton’s FPL assets.

The Hottest Topics

The old debate of form versus fixtures was the subject of much debate this week as Marko Arnautovic (£7.0m) continues to perform well ahead of some difficult matches with West Ham in 2018/19. Original Pirate Material believes he can still score against the big teams.

With Mohamed Salah (£13.0m) returning to match action with Liverpool this week, naturally there were several conversations concerning the Egyptian. Sanchit put out a request for the pros and cons of owning Salah and whether there were any advantages to leaving him out.

Deulofale was keen to sample thoughts on which assets outside of Salah (and Alexis Sanchez) managers are consdering captaining in the first two Gameweeks.

Another big-name player to get the ‘yes or no’ treatment this week was Sergio Aguero (£11.0m). Mikeharbrw began the discussion on whether the Manchester City man is worth having this season. Final Fantasy XI asked the same question of Eden Hazard.

With Liverpool’s defence looking strong this year, Berbinho’s Forehead drew attention to the case for investing in goalkeeper Alisson Becker (£5.5m). On the other side of the river Mersey, plenty of Everton options have been catching our eye too.

Finally, we have already started to cast our minds a few weeks into the 2018/19 season as Geoff asked the community when they were planning on using their first Wildcard.

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manchesterfordutd looked at a way of comparing midfielders for their ability to either score or assist in his latest table.

Meanwhile, choppers13 analysed the form of players from the second half of 2017/18 to see which of them can pick up where they left off next term.

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  1. jack149331
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 8 months ago

    Aguero or Aubameyang??!

    1. SomewhatPleasing
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      Both valid pics. Aub out left, Kun possible rotation depending on how long your setting up for. Early fixtures play a part too. If you're setting an 11m striker slot framework then go whichever based on your wildcard / transfer plans

    2. Lav
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      Currently on Auba despite opening two fixtures.

      1. SomewhatPleasing
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        7 years, 8 months ago

        That makes sense, possibly saves a transfer & I think he's capable of scoring in the 1st two. I'm on Laca

        1. Lav
          • 9 Years
          7 years, 8 months ago

          Yeah havent touched my team in a week. Will get back to it soon.

    3. SAY MY NAME
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      currently on Kun, but may switch to Auba, more assured to start, so many options at city , even more than last season - what about Laca? worth a punt? could be a bargain if playing central every week...

      1. SomewhatPleasing
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        7 years, 8 months ago

        I think so. I'm starting Kun & Laca at present. It's all up in the air though this far out from the start

        1. SAY MY NAME
          • 8 Years
          7 years, 8 months ago

          so true, I've got lots of ideas but too many unknowns at this point, may sacrifice a couple of big hitters early on to give a large playing squad to cover for any early absentees 🙂

    4. Thinkering like a Boss
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      Auba

    5. Kane Toads
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      I'm going Aguero then > Auba when Arsenal fixtures turn great (leaving 0.5m ITB in case of Auba rises).

  2. Kambo
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 8 months ago

    Ederson
    Azpi Shaw Robertson W-B
    Salah Mahrez Sane Richarlison
    Arnaut Lacazette/Firminho
    (Boruc Jagielka Jimenez Masuaku)

    What do you think of this, willing to start light in attack until Aubameyang’s fixtures clear up or Kane is played into form

    1. Lav
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      Not bad. Bench looks weak but expected. Unsure on Shaw.

    2. Wallah Salah
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      bear in mind Jagielka will be 36 by the start of the season

  3. Lav
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 8 months ago

    15 man serpentine Draft League. I pick first.

    Harry Kane or Mohamed Salah?

    1. SomewhatPleasing
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      You don't know which one to pic?
      What's your reasoning?

      1. Lav
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 8 months ago

        No captian in this game. Strikers probably wont be great by the time it gets to me.

        Head says Kane for more balance. Heart says Salah.

    2. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 16 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      Salah

      1. SomewhatPleasing
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        7 years, 8 months ago

        Same for me, don't see a conundrum, wondered why OP does

        1. Lav
          • 9 Years
          7 years, 8 months ago

          See my reply.

          1. SomewhatPleasing
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 12 Years
            7 years, 8 months ago

            Where?

            1. Lav
              • 9 Years
              7 years, 8 months ago

              To your comment on this.

    3. Thinkering like a Boss
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      Salah

  4. Salah Daze
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 8 months ago

    I keep bouncing between Salah-in or Salah-out. Please can you rate my latest Salah-in draft? Any suggestions for improvements or changes? Ta very much!

    Patricio
    Robertson - Coleman - Kolasinac
    Sane - Salah (C) - Pedro - Richarlison - Mahrez
    Lacazette (V) - Arnautovic

    (Fabianski - Wan-Bissaka - Peltier - Jimenez)

  5. TimboSlice
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 8 months ago

    Thoughts?

    Ederson
    Bailly Cedric Roberton Coleman
    Salah Richarli Eriksen Jota
    Arnie Auba

    (Fab - Tomkins - Gudmondsson - Kamara)

  6. cylus11 ( Manager) - Russia…
    • 14 Years
    7 years, 8 months ago

    How's my team looking
    Patricio, Ryan
    Tomkin's, Coleman, Robertson, Wan briska, Mendy
    Silva, Rich, Salah, Nerves, Ward
    Auba, Firmino, Zaha

    Thoughts plz on this team. Any changes needed ?

  7. D_R_S_PORT_S
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 8 months ago

    suggest me:
    Best 4.5£ defender

    1. SomewhatPleasing
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      Join and assess the stats between them all

    2. Thinkering like a Boss
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      No one know. Last season Tomkins.

  8. grayedog
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 8 months ago

    Allisson (Fabianski)
    Mendy Azpi Coleman (Daniels, Wan-Bissaka)
    Sane Mahrez Mkhi Loftus-Cheek (Cairney)
    Auba Firmino Tosun

    Thoughts? Could go Tosun->Arnie and/or Daniels -> Cook...

    1. Thinkering like a Boss
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      I like Ederson-Robbo combo better than Allison-Mendy

  9. Thinkering like a Boss
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 8 months ago

    Which is the best?

    A) Kane, Firmino/Laca, Sane
    B) Auba, Aguero, Eriksen/others 9.5

    1. mazkills
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      B

  10. D_R_S_PORT_S
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 8 months ago

    Cavaleiro 1.0£ cheaper than jota attracts me well enough..any doubt in his nailedness ???

    1. Thinkering like a Boss
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      Not sure starter right? Compete with Helder Costa.

  11. Wallah Salah
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 8 months ago

    Help me out, I feel like I need to make some changes but Idk what to change
    De Gea (4.0)
    Robertson Keane Mendy Shaw (AWB)
    Salah Mkhitaryan Eriksen Cairney/Neves (Masuaku)
    Firmino Aguero (Kamara)

    Thanks in advance

    1. mazkills
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      Looks pretty good. Keane and Shaw kinda jump out as questionable

      1. Wallah Salah
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 8 months ago

        Do you think Cairney or Neves and then Mkhi or Ramsey

        I'm worried Neves has such a high ownership if he doesn't perform his price will fall straight away.

  12. mazkills
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 8 months ago

    a)Tosun, Tomkins, Patricio
    b)Ried, Douglas, Begovic/Ryan

    1. firetog
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      Douglas has joined Leeds

  13. mazkills
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 8 months ago

    Best 4.5 Keeper
    Patricio, Ryan, Begovic?

    1. Holmes
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      Ryan likely to get more save pts and BPs but their starting fixtures are pretty tough.

      Bournemouth's defense is shaky and if I recall, Begovic's save potential is low.

      Patricio(watford gk?) probably the best bet in early stage with 4 home games in 5 weeks

  14. Holmes
    • 12 Years
    7 years, 8 months ago

    5.5, 4.0
    6, 5.5, 5, 4.5, 4
    13, 9.5, 9, 6.5, 4.5
    11, 7, 4.5

    with .5 in bank

    This looks like a decent structure to start with but getting 2nd premium forward will be tricky especially if likes of KDB/Hazard/Sterling are required, I guess thats same for everyone! 😮

    1. Kane Toads
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      I agree - see my team below.

    2. arndff_
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      Posted mine yesterday — it’s a bit different compared to yours.

      However, I guess your one is better.

      5.0 4.0
      6.0 6.0 5.5 4.5 4.0
      13.0 9.0 7.0 6.5 6.5
      11.0 7.0 4.5

      0.5 ITB

      1. Holmes
        • 12 Years
        7 years, 8 months ago

        Slightly cheaper 3rd mid gives a strong look to your defense and 5th mid, any player on your watchlist at that price range? Tricky to find the right one...

        1. arndff_
          • 14 Years
          7 years, 8 months ago

          At which price range?

          1. Holmes
            • 12 Years
            7 years, 8 months ago

            7m mid

            1. arndff_
              • 14 Years
              7 years, 8 months ago

              Currently on Moura for the first 2x GWs.

              Then it's a straight swap to Mkhi.

      2. A.T
        • 15 Years
        7 years, 8 months ago

        I prefer this one. There are enough options in midfield to justify the better defence.

        1. arndff_
          • 14 Years
          7 years, 8 months ago

          I'm not sure whether I made a mistake investing too much money in my defence.

          1. A.T
            • 15 Years
            7 years, 8 months ago

            You could be right. Once all the players are back I think it's the way to go, although unfortunately it doesn't look as great as it did at the start now.

  15. Kane Toads
    • 13 Years
    7 years, 8 months ago

    Any chance of a quickie RMT?

    Fab
    Mendy/Bertrand/VVD
    Salah/Eriksen/Mahrez/Rcharlison
    Aguero/Zaha/Kamara

    Foster/Tomkins/Stephens/Peltier

    Which is best?: A) Erikson + Kamara or B) Ramsey + Arnie ?

    1. Holmes
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      Ramsey and Arnautovic can outscore A I think, its easily 2 vs 1

      1. Kane Toads
        • 13 Years
        7 years, 8 months ago

        thanks - 3,4,3 then

    2. A.T
      • 15 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      It's fine.
      B

  16. Slam
    • 10 Years
    7 years, 8 months ago

    Average ownership of your starting 11?
    12.9% here.

    1. Holmes
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      14.9%, back to drawing board!

    2. arndff_
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      14.9(45)% 🙂

  17. mazkills
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 8 months ago

    Patricio/Fabs
    Mendy/Azpi/Tomkins (Yedlin/Bennett)
    Mahrez/Cairney/Jota/Salah (Chalobah)
    Aubs/Aguero/Ried

    Ok?

  18. white lightning
    • 12 Years
    7 years, 8 months ago

    Thoughts & thanks:

    Foster (Fabianski)
    Robertson, Aurier, Tadowski, Tomkins (Bennett)
    Salah (c), Mahrez, Moura, Richarlison (Hughes)
    Aguero, Firmino (Sorloth)

  19. Heskey Time
    • 11 Years
    7 years, 8 months ago

    Can someone explain why people think cairney is a good option. Besides price I can’t see him getting any returns but I also don’t know much about him

    1. A.T
      • 15 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      He's the main man at Fulham, everything goes through him.

      1. ritzyd
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 8 months ago

        Also likely on pens

  20. Nigawan
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 8 months ago

    Hey, anyone willing to help me choose?

    1. King vs Tosun vs Wood vs Austin : (3rd striker)
    2. Cairney vs Neves : (4th mid)
    3. Sigurdson vs Jota vs Martial vs Miki (3rd Mid)

    1. Regin
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      1. King. If u don't have much other Everton cover, then tosun.
      2. Cairney perhaps
      3. Siggy to start, switch to Miki after gw 2, if required.

    2. A.T
      • 15 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      Wood
      Cairney
      Jota

  21. Regin
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 8 months ago

    Is foster no. 1 go for Watford now?

    1. Regin
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      Gk

  22. jack149331
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 8 months ago

    shaw or bailly?

    1. A.T
      • 15 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      Bailly

    2. Nice to Finally Michu
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      Bailly if price not a factor

  23. MOZIL
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 8 months ago

    Jota, Sessegon or Jota in order??

    1. A.T
      • 15 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      Jota
      Jota
      Sess

      1. arndff_
        • 14 Years
        7 years, 8 months ago

        😀

    2. MOZIL
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      i meant Richarlison, Sessegon or Jota haha

      1. A.T
        • 15 Years
        7 years, 8 months ago

        Rich, Jota, Sess

  24. colin1201
    • 14 Years
    7 years, 8 months ago

    Hi everyone.

    Sane/ Richarlison
    or
    Aguero/ Tosun.

    1. Holmes
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      You mean Tosun and Sane vs Kun and Richarlison?

      Kun and Richarlison/6.5m mid imo

      1. colin1201
        • 14 Years
        7 years, 8 months ago

        thanks Holmes!

        yeah going back and forth on that.

        just so afraid of a Kun rotation

    2. Nice to Finally Michu
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      Kun and Richarlison for me certainly, less quality among the strikers have to take it where you can

  25. Clive The Ram
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 8 months ago

    Trying to squeeze Salah into my side:

    A) Salah and Tosun
    B) Mkhitaryan and Aubameyang

    My other two strikers are Zaha and Arnie, so just a bit windy about a lack of premium striker!

    1. colin1201
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      Def A.

      reason being you dont want to get left behind if Salah starts very well.
      Will be very hard for you to free up funds to upgrade Mkhitaryan for Salah later

    2. Hart-ake
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      3 x 7 mil striker could be the way to go at the start of the season.

      1. Clive The Ram
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 8 months ago

        Cheers fellas.

    3. Nice to Finally Michu
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      A for me for sure

  26. AC Me Rollin
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 8 months ago

    Why isn’t Mitrovic in FPL?

    1. Holmes
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      Conspiracy

      1. Nice to Finally Michu
        • 12 Years
        7 years, 8 months ago

        This

    2. Hart-ake
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      Holding off to see where he ends up- means we can't get a bargain price.

      1. Nice to Finally Michu
        • 12 Years
        7 years, 8 months ago

        He's back in Newcastle training

        1. Hart-ake
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 8 Years
          7 years, 8 months ago

          Yeah. He would be priced cheaper if at Newcastle than the main man at Fulham though.

          If he goes to Fulham- I would guess 6-6.5?

  27. S.Kuqi
    • 13 Years
    7 years, 8 months ago

    Anyone getting Schurle from the start? Fulham have decent starting fixtures.

    1. Nice to Finally Michu
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      He's scored something like 3 goals in the last 3 years, he's a wait and see prospect for me but like any punt could certainly turn up especially being pretty central at the cottage

    2. FantaCity
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      I'm taking a punt at that price - easy to change later

  28. Hart-ake
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 8 months ago

    RMT

    Foster Fabs
    Robertson Cedric Tomkins Peltier Wan-b
    Salah Eriksen Mahrez Richarlison Jota
    Auba Arnie Jimenez

    1. Nice to Finally Michu
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      I reckon you could be in for some serious benching dillemas though i must admit it seems you have at least a decent option in all 15 players, maybe downgrade either jimenez or jota/Richarlison to a 5.0 and upgrade the other or defense so that you aren't at risk of benching points

      1. Hart-ake
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 8 months ago

        Jimenez would be 1st sub and I thought about shifting him down to a 4.5 to upgrade the defence, but I am unsure atm how viable the two 4.0 defs are....

        Jota to Delofeu is another option.

  29. Nice to Finally Michu
    • 12 Years
    7 years, 8 months ago

    If Pickford/Schmeichel go to Chelsea at 5.0 and hazard stays Ill a double up on CFC assets GW1, Hazard against Huddersfield? Yes please.

    1. Holmes
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      Rotates perfectly with Salah(c) as well

    2. SheBangsTheDrums
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      Problem with Hazard is that he isn't ruthless enough in FPL terms - he's more interested in dribbling past 5 or 6 players!

  30. SheBangsTheDrums
    • 11 Years
    7 years, 8 months ago

    Any weaknesses here?

    Ederson
    VVD Coleman Bailly Cedric
    Salah Sanchez Mahrez Richarlison
    Firmino Arnie

    Button Kamara Tomkins Stephens

    1. A.T
      • 15 Years
      7 years, 8 months ago

      No