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Introduction to the Article Type

With so many RMTs on site, we’re going to start collecting them in these RMT Community Articles.

To start, site regular and moderator Spencer has given us his team, and some explanations of his choices. Feel free to comment on his team.

This is also a place for you to post your team, and please respond to a few others while you’re at it!

Mods have been alerted, and will spend some time on these pages responding.

Let’s try to keep the main article pages free from RMTs!

Spencer’s RMT

Fabianski – Bettinelli

Mendy – Robertson – Luiz – Boly – Tomkins

Salah – Mahrez – Pedro – Deulofeu – Stephens

Aguero – Arnautovic – Zaha

Goalkeepers

  • 9.0 on goalkeepers.  Fabianski with FPL pedigree.  Unsure on Bettinelli, but rotation with Fabianski looks good.
  • First 10 games: CRY – BOU – BUR – WLV – eve – WAT – eve – bha – cda – BOU

Defence

  • Mendy/Robertson/Luiz/Boly/Tomkins
  • Most I’ve spent in defence from the start – I normally play just one big hitter and 4 rotating cheapies.
  • All defenders with potential for attacking points.
  • Mendy a risk worth taking, looked brilliant before his injury.
  • Luiz a risk, so will keep a close eye on the Community Shield.
  • Tomkins looks to be the best 4.5 for me.

Midfielders

  • Got to start with Salah.  Can always downgrade.
  • Mahrez was brilliant at Leicester.  Playing with better players at Man City, I can only see him getting better.  Another one to look out for in the Community Shield.
  • Pedro is a risk, but if he’s nailed he will get attacking points.
  • Watford fixtures look favourable.  Deulofeu looked grerat when on loan from Barcelona last season.
  • Stephens is my 4.5 bench player.

Forwards

  • Aguero is world class.  Possibly some doubts on whether he starts or not.  Keeping an eye on the Community shield.  Will swap to Aubameyang if there are doubts.
  • Arnautovic ended last season in spectacular fashion and this has continued into pre-season.  Made the mistake of not getting him in last time around.
  • Zaha also reclassified as a forward this season.  Does this mean more bonus points?  Doubts over who his strike partner will be at Crystal palace, but I see him returning points regardless. Will need to reconsider if he moves.

1.0 itb to use in an emergency.  eg upgrade Mahrez to Mane, or Deulofeu to Doucoure.

Conclusion

The Key here is flexibility.  Setting price brackets for positions and then finding the right players to fit in.  eg I don’t know if Pedro is the right 6.5 to have, but can easily switch to Jota, Richarlison, or whoever else.

Thoughts? Suggestions? Where have I gone wrong, and where have I gone right? What do you suggest I change?

Remember, post your RMTs below in this article. There will be another new RMT Community Article tomorrow.

  1. Ask Yourself
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 4 months ago

    Ederson // Button

    Rudiger Boly Robertson // Mendy AWB

    Salah Mane Bilva Hughes Costa

    Kane Arnie // Quaner

    No Aguero but kane instead whilst doubling on city defence I think will be a smart move whatddk you think?

    1. Giovanni Giorgio
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      Would avoid Kane to start to tbh. England went deep in the WC and he never scores to start the season anyways

      1. Ask Yourself
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 4 months ago

        Plays Newcastle in disaster first game and attacking Fulham in the second. If he’s likely to start he’s nearly a must for me

        1. Bunk Moreland
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 10 Years
          7 years, 4 months ago

          Fair point.

  2. Lone Wolf FPL
    • 10 Years
    7 years, 4 months ago

    Ederson • Button
    Robertson • Bailly • Tomkins • Peltier • WB
    Salah • Mahrez • Richarlison • Jota • Gunnarsson
    Aguero • Firmino • Arnautovic

    Could you cut 0.5 here, please? (it's 100.5 team)

    1. Bleach †
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      Mahrez → David Silva

    2. ponsio22
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      Bailly - shaw

      1. Lone Wolf FPL
        • 10 Years
        7 years, 4 months ago

        Yeah but Shaw can eadly loose his spot gw2

        1. ponsio22
          • 8 Years
          7 years, 4 months ago

          To who though?

    3. It’s a Knockaert
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      Don’t do mahrez->d silva

      1. Lone Wolf FPL
        • 10 Years
        7 years, 4 months ago

        I know 🙂
        Silva will be masivly rotated and Mahrez will be one of the best mids in that game

    4. SADIO SANÉ
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      I would cut it off Ederson personally (you might need that other City slot at some point too)

      1. Lone Wolf FPL
        • 10 Years
        7 years, 4 months ago

        I love Edreson pick but you may be right but city spot will do on WC

      2. Lazaretti
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 4 months ago

        I've this same problem. Really think Ederson is worth his value. Then he takes 1 City slot, and you could get good GK combo using just 9.0. i.e Fabianski & Foster or Leno / 4.0.

        Mahrez to D.Silva / Bailly to Shaw / Jota to 5.0 mid. and you get 1ml to use after disastrous GW1

    5. Eden Wizard
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      Jota out.

      1. Lone Wolf FPL
        • 10 Years
        7 years, 4 months ago

        Looks like the only way, yeah
        And get who?

        1. Eden Wizard
          • 7 Years
          7 years, 4 months ago

          Costa if you like Wolves? Plenty of 5.5s

    6. Roy Rovers
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      Tomkins & WB

  3. Bunk Moreland
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    7 years, 4 months ago

    Patricio

    Azpilicuta / Van Dijk / Cedric

    Salah / Mane / Bilva / Jota

    Aguero / Arnie / King

    4.0 Gunnarson Tomkins AWB

    1. Bunk Moreland
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      0,5 itb, considering spending it on a playing sub gk but i also like to play the same gk every match.

    2. Ask Yourself
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      Very good maybe Azpi > Rudiger for more goal threat at a lower price and keep it itb ready to jump on Bilva’s replacement in city midfield?

      1. Bunk Moreland
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        7 years, 4 months ago

        Cheers but I am not sure who the CBs will be at Chelsea, I prefer Azpi who will surely start. I am thinking Bilva can play a lot this season actually, but if I am wrong I plan to get an Arsenal mid in at the same price. What do you think about that?

    3. Over Midwicket
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      It's nice but Cedric? Ew.
      Azpi to Luiz
      Jota to Pedro
      Cedric to a 5.5 of your choice.

      1. Bunk Moreland
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        7 years, 4 months ago

        I've put a fair amount of money on Southampton to be relegated to I can't say I disagree with you... I owned Cedric for the whole of last spring and he gave me so many points, so granted, I'm a bit biased, but he is rotating with Tomkins and will only play occasionally. .

        Luiz, hmm... Do you trust him to start most matches with Christensen, Cahill and Rudiger around for just two spots?

        1. Over Midwicket
          • 13 Years
          7 years, 4 months ago

          Sarri always plays with a ball playing CB and Luiz is the only one who can pass confidently (Cahill would be next in line but he's past it).

          1. Bunk Moreland
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 10 Years
            7 years, 4 months ago

            OK, thanks a lot for the insight!

    4. SADIO SANÉ
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      I have no idea about Jota tbh but it all looks pretty good to me! Pretty much the same set up as mine, looks decent. I'd probably save money on Azpi, don't expect a load of assists from him again this year

      1. Bunk Moreland
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        7 years, 4 months ago

        Cheers 🙂 No idea about Jota either but he sounds nailed, and very attacking.

        About Azpi, yeah I get that. I'd prefer Robertson but then I couldn't have Mane. Hmm..

        1. SADIO SANÉ
          • 10 Years
          7 years, 4 months ago

          keep an eye on Luiz I guess - I'm tempted

  4. JJeyy
    • 10 Years
    7 years, 4 months ago

    Morata getting 29 goals this season confirmed.

    1. Je suis le chat
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      On loan to the Iranian league.

      1. Emiliano Sala
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 4 months ago

        Why iran ? 😐 so many countries why mine :-)))))

  5. Siggy in the Middle
    • 10 Years
    7 years, 4 months ago

    What's that popular site that people use to see if players will rise or drop? Need to bookmark it for this coming season.

      1. Siggy in the Middle
        • 10 Years
        7 years, 4 months ago

        Ah, cheers. That's the one.

    1. Legomané
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      FFFix is good for 'rate of rise' how fast players are rising or dropping, but not so hot on price change thresholds.

  6. Rich2086
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    7 years, 4 months ago

    Cheeky little RMT please. Thinking of 433 this year
    Patricio
    Coleman Mendy Baily Robertson
    Jota Richarlison Salah
    Aubameyang Aguero Arnautovic
    Subs Speroni, Ralls, Wan-Bissaka, Hudson-Odoi

    The subs could easily change im not really set on them.

    Tried to go for a mix of tried and tested Aguero/Salah/Coleman and a few punts Jota/Mendy/Richarlison

    Thank you

    1. Legomané
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      Its dencent enough, though personally I'd want more funds into your midfield 3. Concluded that just one of Auba or Kun is the way forward personally.

  7. LSK
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 4 months ago

    Ederson (4.0)
    Robertson, Luiz, Shaw, Boly (4.0)
    Salah, Sánchez, Pedro, Richarlison (4.5)
    Aguero, Arnautovic, King

    How’s that look?

    1. On The Up
      • 16 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      like it very much

      similar to mine

      bego boruc
      rob mendy luiz boly wan
      salah mane pedro rich hughes
      aguero arnie king

      1. LSK
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 4 months ago

        Yeah very similar. I had Mane for a while and I’m split between him Mahrez and Sanchez for my 2nd mid. Just like the option of being able to switch to KDB/Hazard easily. That extra million makes your defence look strong though

  8. The 12th Man
    • 12 Years
    7 years, 4 months ago

    RMT.

    Patricio
    Luiz,Bailly,Mendy
    Salah,Mane,Mahrez,Richarlison,Pedro
    Firmino,Arnautovic

    Button,Tomkins,Wana-Bissaka,Kamara

    Pedro,Kamara in a 3-5-2 or Stephens,Mitrovic in a 3-4-3?

    1. Rotation's Alter Ego
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      Kamara won't play with the mitrovic signing from what I've heard, so rule him out from being anything but fodder.

      The team is very similar to mine, so it's hard for me to be too critical 😉 Make sure Bailly / Luiz look certain to start GW 1, ie keep an eye on last pre season games, and you're good!

      1. The 12th Man
        • 12 Years
        7 years, 4 months ago

        Thanks for that. Yeh I will watch out for that. Unsure of triple Liverpool though in attack. Mane might be Jota and upgrade Bailly to Robertson and spread the funds out. Your doing a good job over there. I’m on and off the site while looking after my little one, I will look at others when I get some peace.

        1. Rotation's Alter Ego
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • Has Moderation Rights
          • 14 Years
          7 years, 4 months ago

          Don't fret about it. Little one is priority, silly football people second.

          Have a good day 🙂

  9. Jokanovic
    • 10 Years
    7 years, 4 months ago

    I would appreciate if gents could rate my team and maybe give some suggestions

    De Gea

    Daniels / Alexander-Arnold / Tarkowski / Trippier

    Richarlison / Sané / Salah / Pedro

    Aubameyang / Firmino

    Bench:
    Speroni
    Wan-Bissakal
    Neves
    Kamara

    1. Pumpkinhead
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      Trippier/TAA/Pedro are iffy imo

    2. Big4FPL
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      Davies over Trippier if want Spurs defence

      1. The Head-Ake
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 4 months ago

        *Love your name

    3. Deli Alli OxenFree!
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      Agree with VanGaal.
      Tripper looked completely knackered at the end of the WC! Bavies is fresh, and looks 95% sure starter!
      ...plus, same price, so easy swap later on

  10. Athletic Nasherbo
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 4 months ago

    Thoughts on this team?

    Ederson
    Azpilicueta Robertson B.Davies Bertrand
    Salah Mane Mata Richarlison
    Aguero Arnautovic

    Button Cairney Wells Wan-Bissaka

    1. QueefParkRangers
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      Looks good.

      Only comment would be to spread the risk team wise and not have Mane incase they do a typical 0-0 pool style.

      Though its fine if you don't wan the risk on a city mid

  11. Football Weekender
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 4 months ago

    4-4-2 with all of the budget on the pitch to begin with.

    Ederson
    Robertson • Davies • D.Luiz • Bailly
    Salah • Sánchez • Pedro • Richarlison
    Agüero • Arnautovic

    Hamer • D.Stephens • Madine • Wan-Bissaka

    1. The UnderAcheivers
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      very nice starting 11

      1. Football Weekender
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 4 months ago

        Cheers. I know it can be something of a risk putting maximum funds into the starting 11 and having total bargain basement options on the bench but I did the same thing last year and got off to a flying start - was the jumping off point for my best ever finish 🙂

        I think Wan-Bissaka & Stephens will be fine to step in with a point of needs be - last season it was T.Carroll and Mbemba!

        1. The UnderAcheivers
          • 13 Years
          7 years, 4 months ago

          Wheres the fun without the risks!

    2. BurkyBoy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      Just curious, why Madine? I thought Bamba was maybe the best 4,5 CAR def.

      1. Football Weekender
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 4 months ago

        Madine is a striker.

  12. QGOONER
    • 10 Years
    7 years, 4 months ago

    Thoughts on Seamus Coleman?

    1. Mr. Funny Name
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      I like him, always poses an attacking threat and with the starting fixtures he’s a great option, although I am Irish so might be biased haha

    2. Over Midwicket
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      He was nailed in my squad but Everton have been poor defensively in preseason, and his last good season was about 6 years ago.

      5.5 just seems too much for a player not on any set pieces or anything.

    3. dunas_dog
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      I think great attacking option but clean sheets worry me. If Everton get decent central defender then becomes an option

    4. MarkoSD
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      I have him, hoping for the best

  13. Wrong Captain Choice - Ag i…
    • 16 Years
    7 years, 4 months ago

    I don't understand this hulk thing to be honest.
    The amount of times I have seen good advice/nuggets of info that is not 'hulked'
    Versus
    comments that are hulked which are just stating the obvious and suddenly it is 'good write up mate' etc.

    Makes me smile, I suppose I am one of those who rarely bothers upvoting comments so I am part of the problem?.

  14. Jeff_Ng
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    7 years, 4 months ago

    RMT please? Thanks
    Foster - Fabianski
    Schlupp - Cedric - Holebas - Jagielka - Wan-Bissaka
    Mane - Sane - Lucas Moura - Alexis - Hudson-Odoi
    Aguero - Firmino - Arnautovic

    With 0.5 in the bank.

    1. Toblerone52 - Zlatan Ibra-H…
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      I was looking at this team and thinking how can you afford that midfield? Then I saw your defence.... Be wary of going that cheap at the back, none of those players are guaranteed starters anyway imo so you may be forced into an early wildcard. 🙂

    2. QPRUTD
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      Good team
      I'd get Salah in personally

    3. Bald Eagle
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      Wouldn't go that cheap at the back, would sacrifice Alexis and Firmino and get Salah too. Good luck.

  15. El Lobito 10
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 4 months ago

    RMT?

    Patricio (4m)
    Mendy Davies Robbo Azpi (Bis W)
    Pedro Salah Mane
    Auba Zaha Arndog

    Thinking of Pedro + Zaha > Mkhi + King. Mkhi will start.

    1. Marmalade Forest
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      Possibly the best 433 I’ve seen with Salah.

      I’m guessing Davies is good for a couple of weeks before Rose is back in the fold and your bench is poo?

      1. Eden Wizard
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 4 months ago

        Haha are you kidding? No City or Spurs attack

        1. Marmalade Forest
          • 8 Years
          7 years, 4 months ago

          I’ve had a few. I’m not seeing what isn't there. Maybe I’m just happy to see someone not starting with a 4.5 player.

          That said, I don’t think anyone cares about covering Spurs attack in the first few weeks.

          We can all switch Mane to Sane or PEA to Aguero. I don’t care about that.

          1. Eden Wizard
            • 7 Years
            7 years, 4 months ago

            I'm buzzing with Eriksen 17% owned with Newcastle & Fulham first two

            1. Marmalade Forest
              • 8 Years
              7 years, 4 months ago

              Good luck

            2. Witty Pun: Not good at this…
              • 8 Years
              7 years, 4 months ago

              I have him too but am worried as in preseason Poch has been experimenting with a 433 with Eriksen playing as a CM

              1. Eden Wizard
                • 7 Years
                7 years, 4 months ago

                You know what you're getting with Eriksen.
                Often the bridesmaid never the bride, but getting better. Never bench never Captain, fire & forget.

              2. Eden Wizard
                • 7 Years
                7 years, 4 months ago

                4-2-3-1 he often comes deep anyway creating a 4-3-3....fluid tactics

        2. El Lobito 10
          • 8 Years
          7 years, 4 months ago

          I forgot the bench! Ward, Hudson-Odoi, 4m gk, Bis-W. Eden, thanks for your comment - I think coverage is a myth. This is why I've gone double Liverpool. I would have Kun and Dilva were it not for rotation risk. And I have Davies, who may as well be a Spurs attack. Same for Mendy!

          1. Eden Wizard
            • 7 Years
            7 years, 4 months ago

            City having 4 midfielders in the top 10 scores last year shows coverage (sometimes) isn't a myth.

            1. firetog
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 9 Years
              7 years, 4 months ago

              But that’s with Mahrez at Leicester. So assuming Kdb is nailed you’d have to divide sterling and sane points out between those three giving 408/3 = 136 per player

              1. Eden Wizard
                • 7 Years
                7 years, 4 months ago

                Mahrez will play both Dilva & Sterling positions this year IMO with him being the long term Dilva replacement..

              2. Eden Wizard
                • 7 Years
                7 years, 4 months ago

                That's not how it works or will work. I think Pep will go 2-up like last year IMO, i'd bet with Mahrez - KDB - Dilva playmaking. Sterling, Bilva & Sane rotating in those front 5

      2. El Lobito 10
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 4 months ago

        Thanks M. Forest

  16. Over Midwicket
    • 13 Years
    7 years, 4 months ago

    Any faults here?

    Ricky Patricio.
    Robbo. Mendy. PVA. David Luiz.
    Salah(c). Eriksen. Mahrez. Pedro.
    Kun. King.

    Subs: 4.0. Gunarsson. Quaner. AWB. 0FT. 0.0ITB.

    Wish I could find 0.5 for Mahrez to Mane but can't see any ways to downgrade.

    1. Witty Pun: Not good at this…
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      I see you decided to go King over Wood now. Why is that? Have been pondering over those two

      1. Over Midwicket
        • 13 Years
        7 years, 4 months ago

        Wood just got injured. Can't be arsed faffing around with Wood v Vokes v Barnes v Europa League. He's such a good pick if fit though.

    2. Fnug
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      King --> Gray, and that's your 0,5 right there 😉
      Otherwise, it´s looking good. Bench could bite you though.

      1. Over Midwicket
        • 13 Years
        7 years, 4 months ago

        Not too keen on Gray, bit of a donkey and Watford are terrible.

    3. dunas_dog
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      Looks good. If Mahrez starts CS I would keep. To fund Mane could downgrade PVA to Tomkins and you would have .5 to improve bench. Gunarsson to Cairney or Hughes

      1. Over Midwicket
        • 13 Years
        7 years, 4 months ago

        Yeah solid points mate.

  17. kdmull
    • 11 Years
    7 years, 4 months ago

    Thoughts?

    Ederson (Boruc)
    Robertson - Bailly - Luiz - Tomkins (Wann-Bassaka)
    Salah - Eriksen - Ozil - Mhky (Stephens)
    Aguero - Arny (Kamara)

    1. badgerboy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      Not sure about the Arsenal double up in midfield. Like the rest of it though.

    2. Dušan Citizen
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      miki to rich or ozil to silva

    3. There Can Be Only One
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      No interest in Liverpool mf double up or Mahrez / sane?

      Personally I wouldn't have ozil in there and would try and find 0.5-1m to upgrade him, maybe downgrade bailly

      1. kdmull
        • 11 Years
        7 years, 4 months ago

        Originally had Mahrez before the knock and considering going back.

  18. KingBLAZE1986
    • 11 Years
    7 years, 4 months ago

    What you guys think?

    Fabianski – Ryan

    Cedric – Stones – Daniels – Trent Alexander-Arnold– Doherty

    Hudson-odoi – Salah – Kennedy – Sane – Lennon

    Firmino – Kane – Zaha

    1. Corgz Dark side of the Loon
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      I think 5 of your starting 11 won't play GW1, (Stones, Daniels, TAA, Kane, Hudson Odoi, also FIrmino a doubt

    2. badgerboy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      You could have 4 of your back 5 not starting GW1. Hudson-Odoi is a punt to far. Lennon not for me but could be a fun punt. Kennedy has some horrible fixtures and won't play GW3.

    3. Baberto
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      Well well! That defense will kill you!

      1. KingBLAZE1986
        • 11 Years
        7 years, 4 months ago

        Thanks.

        Gotta rethink it again! Lol

  19. ttelliwneb
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 4 months ago

    10.5m to spend on midfielder - Hazard or Sanchez based on sticking with for at least first two game weeks?

    1. FPL Diet
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      KDB?

      1. ttelliwneb
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 4 months ago

        Thanks! My concern is that KDB doesn’t start/play first two game weeks, whereas confident both Sanchez and Hazard will. KDB definitely in my plans after first few game weeks.

    2. BC1
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      Sanchez

      1. ttelliwneb
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 4 months ago

        Thanks!

  20. Birdman Transfer
    • 12 Years
    7 years, 4 months ago

    First RMT of the new season for me, hope this new article format works out.

    Most of my tinkering so far has been heavy at the back, and this variation is probably the heaviest. I'm just a little tired of the ambiguity regarding starters for the top defensive sides, so I've gone with the most nailed on options, with the sacrifices elsewhere that decision entails. Thoughts?

    De Gea / Stekelenburg
    Azpi / Mendy / Robertson / Jagielka (or another 4.5) / Wan-Bissaka
    Salah / Sane / Richarlison / Jota / Hudson-Odoi
    Aguero / Arnautovic / Sørloth

    1. ☆Khaz
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      Looks to me you pulled it off nicely. Not a huge fan of the Azpi-pick, though, but at least he's nailed 🙂

      1. Birdman Transfer
        • 12 Years
        7 years, 4 months ago

        My reply got caught in the moderation filter, but I'm kind of ambivalent about that pick myself. Maybe Davies?

    2. Yankee Toffee
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      Nice work, is Mendy nailed on?

      1. Birdman Transfer
        • 12 Years
        7 years, 4 months ago

        He hasn't played in preseason as far as I know, but I think they're just maximizing his injury recovery time. I wouldn't say he's 100% guaranteed to start GW1, but he really has no competition at his position, which you can't say about anyone else in City's defense aside from Ederson.

        As an Everton supporter, what are your thoughts on Jagielka's prospects this season, and your back line in general?

        1. Yankee Toffee
          • 10 Years
          7 years, 4 months ago

          Imho, Jags will more than likely start GW1 but will be lucky to hold onto his position. Although he is team captain, he is def being phased out because of his age and is there mainly for cover and to train the new boys.

          I think Coleman and Pickford are your best bets. Obv wait on Pickford. Digne/Baines could be great if one of them nails down the spot. Look for Silva to sign another CB now or in Jan.

          1. Yankee Toffee
            • 10 Years
            7 years, 4 months ago

            If you're set on Stek, why not get Pickford/Stekelenburg and sink the DDG into upgrading Jags. Then you've at least got the GKs covered.

            1. Birdman Transfer
              • 12 Years
              7 years, 4 months ago

              Stek's just there as a 4.0 placeholder, but I'll definitely consider it. Sounds like Jags might at least be a good bet for the first few gameweeks until we have a clearer idea of which 4.5 defenders are worth owning...

  21. Langley van Gaal
    • 10 Years
    7 years, 4 months ago

    The first few games are an FLP nightmare until everyone comes back fit....so this is what I've got (need convincing to stick)

    Alisson
    Luiz Mendy Tomkins
    Salah Eriksen Pedro Mata B. Silva
    Arnie Ageuro

    I'd love Auba but I can't look past City fixtures........expecting to need a bit of midfield tinkering after GW3...

    1. JoeJitzu +42
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      Nice, some nice (worthwhile) punts there

  22. antis0cial
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 4 months ago

    A or B on these please (hope ok in this thread):

    a) Bailly, Mahrez, Pedro
    b) Cedric, Mhiki, Mane

    Rest of Defence: Coleman, Robertson - Tomkins & WB
    Rest of Midfield: Salah, Richarlison - Costa

    1. A Team Of James McCleans
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      A

  23. andrinho
    • 10 Years
    7 years, 4 months ago

    RMT:

    Ederson (Hamer)
    Bailly Coleman Tomkins (Cedríc) (Wan Bissaka)
    Salah Mahrez Mata Jota (Gunnarsson)
    Auba Firmino King

    Thank you:)

    1. Big Hippo
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      I don't think Cedric will start GW1 and seen today Saints have been linked with a new RB (Kevin Malcuit) so not sure what that means for him. I'd also be temped by Mata > Richarlison or Pedro. Otherwise I like it quite a lot!

    2. DAZZ
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      Looks good, if it was me, i'd be downgrading firmino for Arnie, and using the 2.5m to strengthen your midfield. Mahrez will be a rotation threat, and Mata isnt even guaranteed gametime, 2.5M is the difference between Mahrez and Mata, to Mane and any of Pogba, Silva, Ramsey or Mhki.

    3. Roy Rovers
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      Tomkins and WB?

      1. MarkoSD
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 4 months ago

        this

        maybe try with lee peiltier
        mata is risky

  24. Spatburgunder
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    7 years, 4 months ago

    Here we go all:

    Ederson
    Luiz Robertson Tomkins
    Salah Sanchez Jota Richarlison
    Aguero Arnie King

    Ryan Stephens Peltier Boly

    Aguero or Sanchez to KDB or Aub at some point.

    Thoughts welcome!

    1. Big Hippo
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      I like it. One thing to note is that Ryan will be out of action in Jan as in the Asia Cup with Australia. Also saw on Reddit that Ederson's wife/girlfriend is expecting in Jan! So might want to watch out for that.

      1. Spatburgunder
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        7 years, 4 months ago

        Cheers big hippo! Great spot with Ryan. I'll swap him for another 4.5 with good Jan fixtures, not too worried about Ederson that way!

      2. Lord.
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        7 years, 4 months ago

        January is miles away - you have a wildcard and many free transfers before then.

    2. Super Frank
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      Very good team but I would prefer Zaha instead of King and I think you won't need Ryan when you have Ederson

    3. Spencer
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      Have you got a plan if Luiz isn't nailed on?

      Like it a lot.

      1. Spatburgunder
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        7 years, 4 months ago

        Cheers, Luiz could be Bellerin a Burnley defender, Coleman etc. I’ve tried to be fairly segmented with my price points to allow flexibility

        1. Spencer
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • Has Moderation Rights
          • 14 Years
          7 years, 4 months ago

          Love it. My strategy too! 😉

    4. El Lobito 10
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      Good side. I'd avoid tge promoted sides in attack personally. Wealth of prem-experienced alternatives to Jota. Like the Sanchez pick. If he scores two v Leicester at home, people will struggle to get him in.

  25. GgeorgeG
    • 12 Years
    7 years, 4 months ago

    RMT please:

    Ederson
    Daniels - Keane - Bailly
    Mkhitaryan - Richarlison - Salah - Mane
    Zaha - Kane - Arnautovic

    Thanks!

    1. JONALDINHO
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      Kane will most likely miss first few games and I’d expect him to struggle after playing all WC. Maybe get Aguero instead for City cover?

      1. GgeorgeG
        • 12 Years
        7 years, 4 months ago

        Good point - thanks for your response

    2. Deli Alli OxenFree!
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      Agree with Kane-worry!
      Throw in Auba/Aguero as placeholder, and swap for Kane after August

  26. simon.brown
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 4 months ago

    Best 5.0 defender to complete a back 3? Already have Robbo & PVA (Cedric, AWB on the bench) and Man City cover in Ederson

    1. Baberto
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      Pereira

      1. simon.brown
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 4 months ago

        Which one?

        1. Baberto
          • 11 Years
          7 years, 4 months ago

          From Lei
          Or you can go for Janmaat.
          But remember to switch to Burnley def as soon as Pope returns and they get knocked out from EL

    2. DantheManinaPan
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      Lovren, with Cedric filling in if necessary GW1.
      Also there are much better options than PVA.

      1. simon.brown
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 4 months ago

        Already have Liverpool cover and not really keen on doubling up. Disagree on PVA - great fixtures, great form, low ownership. What’s not to like?!

  27. Dillonb93
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 4 months ago

    Thoughts on this team...

    Pickford
    Luiz PVA Keane
    Salah Mane Siggy Cairney
    Auba Firmino Arnie

    Hamer Hudson-odoi wann-biss scholetto

    No Man City does scare me...

    1. badgerboy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      Main team is solid. That bench could be asking for trouble though.

      1. Dillonb93
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 4 months ago

        I get your point, but I think my whole 11 is nailed & atleast 1 of my bench will play each game

    2. Baberto
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      Pickford+Keane is a overdo

      1. Udo
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 4 months ago

        This, and you could swap Aub for Kun,

        1. Dillonb93
          • 8 Years
          7 years, 4 months ago

          You don’t think double Everton could work with their fixtures??

          And I’m an arsenal fan, gotta have atleast Auba lol

  28. Anderson453
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 4 months ago

    What do people think

    Begovic / Fabianski
    Robertson / Kabasele / Sokratis (Peltier, Wan Bissaka)
    Sane / Salah / Richarlison / Keita (Townsend)
    Arnie / King / Auba

    1. Baberto
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      People think Sokratis is overpriced, Keita is punt, not much to say about Townsend even if he starts regularly. Other than that, people are happy!

      1. Anderson453
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 4 months ago

        Cheers. Any suggestions of who I could replace Sokratis and Townsend with?

  29. MarkoSD
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 4 months ago

    rp rmt
    ederson
    smalling/ bailly clyne jonny coleman
    salah dilva mkhi
    austin auba firmino

    fab cairney masuaku peltier
    0,5/1m itb

    Maybe austin to zaha/arnaut?
    Maybe firmino+cairney to sanchez+4,5m?

    1. Uncle John from Jamaica
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      Where to start

      * Smalling rumored to be off and may not start
      * Clyne 50%-50% with TAA
      * Jonny - Unknown def in promoted side. Better options
      * Dilva - Rotation risk
      *Austn - Made of glass.

      1. MarkoSD
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 4 months ago

        Harsh but fair, tnx 🙂

  30. Powell
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 4 months ago

    Is there a full Scoutcast next week, including Mark and Granville?

    1. Masqueraderx
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      this. need a pre season run down