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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.

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  1. Pigeon
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 28 days ago

    Atm my team is very template. Thoughts?

    Ryan
    PvA Robertson Davies
    Pedro Salah Richarlison Mahrez
    Aguero Zaha Arnie
    Button Kenedy Boly AWB

    Community Shield should help me decide players

    1. DannyMacdonald
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 28 days ago

      Looks nice, although Davies has been playing left centre back in pre season

    2. Legomané
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 28 days ago

      The Ryan Button combo is a little under the radar...zombie team special 🙂

  2. DannyMacdonald
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 28 days ago

    RMT please

    Rui patricio
    Otamendi, Robertson, Rudiger, Aurier
    Salah, Mane, Pedro, Lucas
    Aguero, King

    Bench: Stekelenberg, W-Bas, Stephens, Kamara

    0.5m ITB

    1. Sky Blue Sun
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 28 days ago

      Aurier will be a rotated once Trippier is back. Other than that I like it.

      1. DannyMacdonald
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        8 years, 28 days ago

        Thanks, I plan to transfer out Aurier after gwk 2 as part of a 'mini wildcard' so he's in there for a bit of a punt

  3. FPL Mentor
    • 11 Years
    8 years, 28 days ago

    A, B or C

    A.
    Azpi
    PVA
    Fabianski

    B.
    Luiz
    Bailly
    Ederson

    C.
    Luiz
    Coleman
    Ederson.

    1. DannyMacdonald
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 28 days ago

      'A' as ederson will not get many save points so the value gained over fabianski will be minimal

      1. FPL Mentor
        • 11 Years
        8 years, 28 days ago

        Currently on A at the moment. Think im right in going PVA over Bailly? Really like the attacking potential of PVA . Hoping he can combined eith Zaha.

        1. DannyMacdonald
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 10 Years
          8 years, 28 days ago

          I was a big fan of PVA (for the goal 'fun' value), however if he fails to get attacking returns then you will see a lot of 2 pointers. David Luiz or Rudiger (if find 0.5 more) would be more reliable imo

      2. Wonderful Wizard Hazard
        • 12 Years
        8 years, 28 days ago

        Possibly true, but Ederson had more points than Fab last season. Ederson is also the cheapest and most guaranteed way into City defense.

        1. FPL Mentor
          • 11 Years
          8 years, 28 days ago

          Ederson only scored 1pt more than Fabianski last season.

          1. Wonderful Wizard Hazard
            • 12 Years
            8 years, 28 days ago

            That's still more 😉

            It's a tough one for me. I like Ederson because it is set and forget. No dealing with rotations and like I said, you get a cheap way into MCI defense. If you are going with Fab and fodder then that is one thing, but if you are going for a 4.5 x2 rotation, then you are only saving 0.5 and should be looking at getting in a MCI defender for 6.0 or more.

            1. Mr Flibble
              • 13 Years
              8 years, 28 days ago

              Ederson's wife is pregnant. He'll likely miss some time even if it's just a week so make sure you have a playing 2nd

              1. George Sillett
                • 10 Years
                8 years, 28 days ago

                The first sprog was knocked out in June last year. Do the maths to work out the earliest arrival time for rhe second.

    2. Manani
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 28 days ago

      is Luiz a starter?

      1. FPL Mentor
        • 11 Years
        8 years, 28 days ago

        Pre-Season would indicate so. But not overly convinced. Think its best to play it safe with Azpi. BAP magnet.

  4. Ode
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 28 days ago

    Thoughts on this?

    Ederson
    Bailly Robertson D Luiz
    Cairney Salah DSilva Eriksen
    Auba Zaha Arnie

    Stekelenburg Stephens WBissaka Peltier

    1. Straobalno
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 28 days ago

      Like it

  5. Mackans
    • 8 Years
    8 years, 28 days ago

    RMT - What about this Heavy Midfield team?

    Foster
    Shaw Zabaleta Cook
    Salah Sane Mane Eriksen Richarlison
    Firmino Zaha

    Bench: Speroni, Cedric, Bissaka, Kamara

    1. DannyMacdonald
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 28 days ago

      Defence is very weak. I would downgrade firmino to a 6.5 and invest in a city defender for their gwk2-7

      1. thekingiii
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 28 days ago

        Agreed. Shaw is risky, not convinced by Zabaleta given WHU's fixtures early doors, BOU didn't keep many clean sheets last year.

        Cracking midfield though

    2. LegendMoon
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 28 days ago

      Lack of goals at the top plenty of them flying in at the back , exciting midfield- r u bielsa?

  6. CHRISTO-PHER
    • 8 Years
    8 years, 28 days ago

    Hi, can I get your thoughts on this: 352
    Ederson - Forster
    Tomkins - Bailly - Schlupp (Tarkowski, 4)
    Mane - Salah - Bernado Silca - Mahrez - Richarlison
    Lacazette - Zaha (4.5)

    Thks!

    1. thekingiii
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 28 days ago

      Keep an eye on Forster - not nailed as first choice, although I imagine you would swap him for McCarthy if he isn't

      I like the Bilva pick. I'm very tempted by him

      Any reason why Laca over Auba? Purely price?

      1. CHRISTO-PHER
        • 8 Years
        8 years, 28 days ago

        Yes, price and also I think LAC will play CF. He has had a decent pre-season. B Silva is also having a good pre-season. Schlupp is tgere till I find a better one.

  7. @fpl_phenom
    • 11 Years
    8 years, 28 days ago

    Rate my 442 team please.... I think this is half decent!

    -------------Allison---------------------
    Luiz Bailly Robertson Mendy
    Salah Sanchez Richarlison Pedro
    --------Aguero Arnautovic----------

    Subs:
    Stekellengurg
    WanBissaka
    Ward
    Quanar

    1. The Mighty Hippo
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 28 days ago

      That's a very decent team. I assume you're keeping your options open regarding Sanchez ---> KdB at some point? I also think Maddison is a better 6.5 option that Richarlison, but that's just a gut feeling.

      1. @fpl_phenom
        • 11 Years
        8 years, 28 days ago

        know nothing about this maddison guy, new signing?

        1. The Mighty Hippo
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 10 Years
          8 years, 28 days ago

          He's likely to be playing in the no.10 role for Leicester. Was very impressive when out on loan at Norwich and Aberdeen and has performed very well in pre-season by all accounts. Likely to be on most set pieces.

        2. George Sillett
          • 10 Years
          8 years, 28 days ago

          I used to watch him whilst he was at Coventry. Very talented but I would give it a few weeks at Leicester before getting him. PL is very different to the lower leagues.

          1. The Mighty Hippo
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 10 Years
            8 years, 28 days ago

            That's true, there are many players from other leagues who flatter to deceive before joining the PL. I do like having a punt on at least one player though, so will probably be going for Maddison. Keita is my other tip, but I've used up too many Liverpool slots already to consider him.

      2. @fpl_phenom
        • 11 Years
        8 years, 28 days ago

        and yes Sanchez to KDB GW3 and possibly Kun to Aubamayang in the same week....

      3. @fpl_phenom
        • 11 Years
        8 years, 28 days ago

        just checked out maddison... dont want leicester players but cheers for the feedback...

        maybe Jota instead?

        1. The Mighty Hippo
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 10 Years
          8 years, 28 days ago

          I don't know much about Jota, but he seems to be very highly rated on here. There's a lot of great options at 6.5 this year (Richarlison, Pedro, Jota, Maddison, Mili, Fab etc.) so in the worst case we should easily be able to jump on a bandwagon if one of them hits the ground running.

    2. Malkmus
      • 15 Years
      8 years, 28 days ago

      Looks good. Maybe def a bit heavy and mid a bit light? I'm going auba over kun especially after pep was raving about jesus today

      1. @fpl_phenom
        • 11 Years
        8 years, 28 days ago

        true but he also stated he was going 352 so Mendy and Kun look very tempting in that case.... Jesus and Kun may both play in that system

    3. thekingiii
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 28 days ago

      Good team. Easy switch Kun for Auba if the CS indicates more time for Jesus

      Don't like the Sanchez pick but again, easy transfer out if needed

      1. @fpl_phenom
        • 11 Years
        8 years, 28 days ago

        Just really fancy Alexis from watching pre-season... looks so sharp and quick... I think hes been absolutly wrecked from not havin a summer off for a good few years.... plus I really want KDB as a set and forget city attacker for the season and leaving money in the bank I think is very negative....

  8. Dillonb93
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 28 days ago

    Advise appreciated on this team... I think it’s pretty good

    Pickford
    PVA Luiz Trent
    Salah Sane Siggy Maddison Cairney
    Auba Firmino

    Hamer Cedric Kamara Wann-B

    1. Malkmus
      • 15 Years
      8 years, 28 days ago

      Hmm. Eve def not too great imo. Luiz, TTA not nailed. Rest looks ok. Is Sane match fit? I'm going mahrez.

      1. Dillonb93
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 28 days ago

        I think Luiz will start, if he doesn’t play community shield I’ll swap
        Also think Trent is nailed, if press conference isn’t good maybe I trade to lovren

    2. DannyMacdonald
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 28 days ago

      Might be better to have steklenberg as the sub keeper if pickford isnt back (i havent been following everton's team news!). Maybe Aguero instead of Auba as he will give a nice differential captaincy in gwk 2 and can always swap back after gwk2

      1. Dillonb93
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 28 days ago

        I was thinking maybe change to Stekelenburg, but if Everton are good, with their fixtures I feel I might want a 3rd outfield player...

        Arsenal fan so gotta have Auba haha

  9. Malkmus
    • 15 Years
    8 years, 28 days ago

    Evening all. Any thoughts on this? Going 3-4-3.

    Fab - 4.0
    Mendy - Robbo - Tomkins - (Wan Bissaka - Bennet)
    Salah - Mahrez - XXX - XXX - (Ward)
    Auba - Arnie - XXX

    A - Richa, Maddison , Firmino
    B - Sanchez - Cairney, Zaha

    A gives more balance but if Sanchez is back to his best he's gold before luka returns.

    Ta !

    1. @fpl_phenom
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 28 days ago

      b

      1. Malkmus
        • 15 Years
        8 years, 28 days ago

        Thanks. I'm finding it hard to deny alexis...

  10. The Mighty Hippo
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 28 days ago

    RMT please:

    Patricio
    Luiz | Robertson | Mendy
    Salah | Mane | Mahrez | Maddison | Cairney
    Aguero | Arnautovic

    Norris | Tomkins | Wan-Bissaka | Kamara

    1. thekingiii
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 28 days ago

      I like it. Not convinced by Maddison, I think he may take time to find his feet, but with so many good options at the 6.5m point it's hard to choose

    2. Goonsquad245
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 28 days ago

      I have v similar - Rich/Costa over Maddison/Cairney and my main worry is Mahrez.... just so much uncertainty over that team for such a lot of the budget.....

  11. no1baj
    • 14 Years
    8 years, 28 days ago

    My first time playing the game!! Any tips or suggestions would be appreciated from more experienced managers. I am aware Hazard could go.

    Fabianski
    Davies / Tomkins / Daniels
    Sane / KDB / Hazard / Mane
    Iheanacho / Aguero / Austin

    Cairney / Cedric / Wan-Bissaka.

    1. DannyMacdonald
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 28 days ago

      Doubt KDB or hazard will start gwk1. Maybe invest in a better defender than Daniels as he's a rotation risk

    2. Goalosaurus
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 28 days ago

      First time playing, how did you end up with a 6 year badge? :p

      Same as what Danny says, keep an eye out for any news on GW1 starters. Iheanacho is an interesting one, couple of goals in pre-season, could be decent option f he gets the gametime.

  12. King Kun Ta
    • 11 Years
    8 years, 28 days ago

    Please RMT...

    Pickford (Begovic)
    Robertson Daniels Tarkowski (Malone Tomkins)
    Salah (c) Mkhitaryan Sane Richarlison (Stephens)
    Morata/Firmino (?) Zaha Laca

    Hope to get Some feedback! Cheers!

    1. DannyMacdonald
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 28 days ago

      Morata is devoid of any confidence so i would hold back on him until gwk3 and evaluate then!

    2. Rotation's Alter Ego
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 15 Years
      8 years, 28 days ago

      Really not sure about Morata, prefer Firm out of the two. Malone and Daniels big doubts, prefer Lowton over Tark, but that's just me being picky so really don't look too much into that

      Solid team.

    3. thekingiii
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 28 days ago

      Good chance Daniels won't be a starter from GW3

    4. King Kun Ta
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 28 days ago

      Ta y’all! A bit of work to do....

      But will the Firm play in GW1?

  13. Oggle22
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 28 days ago

    HELP! 1 or 2

    Ederson/Foster
    Daniels/Tomkins/Kelly
    Salah/Sane/Mane/Kante
    Zaha/Firmino/Aguero
    Suttner/oriel Romeo/Malone

    Foster/Fabianski
    Daniels/Tomkins/Mendy/David Luiz
    Mane/Salah/Pedro
    Zaha/Firmino/Aguero
    Fernandinho/Kelly/Stephens

    1. Cheezeweasel
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 28 days ago

      A I reckon

  14. Erez Avni
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 28 days ago

    a. who is the best 4 mil def option?
    b. who is the best 4.5 mil mid option?

    currently on masuaku and wan...

    cheers!

  15. Cheezeweasel
    • 12 Years
    8 years, 28 days ago

    Please RMT:

    Ederson (Speroni)
    Coleman _ PVA _ Mendy _ Robertson (Wan Bissaka)
    Salah_ Mkhit_ Sane_ Deulefou (Neves)
    Firminio_ Lacaz (Kamara)

    Not a bean in the bank

    1. interloper
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 28 days ago

      A bit worried about Coleman being nailed, even more for Lacazette. Also, ARS first two fixtures are pretty awful (re: Lacaz and Mhikt). Maybe a punt in Richarlison for a couple weeks?

      1. A.T
        • 16 Years
        8 years, 28 days ago

        Who is Coleman in competition with?

  16. TheSpecial_One
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 28 days ago

    Pickford/Leno
    Davies/Alexander-Arnold/Baily/Digne/Maguire
    Sanchez/Eriksen/Keita/Mkhitaryan/Cork
    Firmino/Tosun/Zaha

    What do you think?

    1. Unimaginative
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 28 days ago

      I don't like 10m on keppers and unsure if Leno is defo number1 yet.
      Not loving spurs early fixtures so I'm not picking any of them from the get go. Small chance Davies plays CB too??
      Digne and Maguire are not value imo. Also not sold on Touson yet but could be a punt worth taking I suppose. Feel like if I had two 7m forwards, one would defo be Arnie even with the poor fixtures.
      The fact I am unsure what formation you are playing means your squad is strong but I'm going with a clear bench of fodder and setting up an exact formation from the start

      1. TheSpecial_One
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 28 days ago

        Thanks!! Helps a lot!

    2. LegendMoon
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 28 days ago

      Punty but looks exciting

  17. Unimaginative
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 28 days ago

    RMT please
    Ederson
    TAA, Luiz, Bailly, Mendy
    Salah, Pedro, Ozil, Dilva
    Frimino, Laca

    1. @fpl_phenom
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 28 days ago

      class!

  18. BIind Moth
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 28 days ago

    Patricio,
    Robbo, Luiz, Mendy
    Cairney, Salah, KDB, Hazard, Richarlison
    Laca, Arnie

    4.0 (Usual fodder)

    I'd have Sanchez & Mane placeholders for Hazard & KDB. Thoughts?

    1. @fpl_phenom
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 28 days ago

      cant argue with it ... looks decent! obviously id rather a stronger keeper.... I prefer set and forget ederson or DDG or allison

      1. BIind Moth
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 28 days ago

        Flip flopping every day mate. I'm pretty sure I'll end up with Ederson... only recently been flirting with the idea of a cheapie keeper.

    2. LegendMoon
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 28 days ago

      This is my defence!! Plus I love your midfield- haul city !!!

  19. Somnus
    • 8 Years
    8 years, 28 days ago

    RMT - 352

    Fab, Foster
    Mendy, VVD, Cedric*, Daniels, Wan-Biz
    Salah, Sané, Mkhi, Richarlison, Cairney
    Kun, Firmino, Kamara

    1. LegendMoon
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 28 days ago

      Kamara won't play, Daniels is a troll but can't fault the rest apart from maybe firming missing gw1

  20. Flynny
    • 11 Years
    8 years, 28 days ago

    Think I'll be heading into next week like this.....how's it looking??

    One of my main decisions is luiz v bailly.

    Foster fab
    Robbo mendy luiz kabasele wanbissaka
    Salah mane richarlison jota Stephens
    Kun Arnie zaha

    Thanks

    1. @fpl_phenom
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 28 days ago

      Bailly all day long

      nice team!

      1. Flynny
        • 11 Years
        8 years, 28 days ago

        Cheers.....guess I need to see if either team sign a new CB..

    2. LegendMoon
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 28 days ago

      Luiz all the way, cairney or neves rather than Stephens though , neves may have more freedom with moutinho there

      1. Flynny
        • 11 Years
        8 years, 28 days ago

        Cheers....

        Is need to find to 0.5m to upgrade Stephens to cairney....

        Nor sure it would be worth turning one of the keepers into a 4m....

    3. Unimaginative
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 28 days ago

      Why choose when you could have both??
      Switch to a 433, downgrade jota or rich to a 5.5 1st bench sub and upgrade kabasele. Go one further and down grade to a 5.0 and go for one 5.5 keeper + a 4.0?? Downgrade all the way to another 4.5 mid and bring your 6.5 mid up to Miki ?? Maybe a step too far but just some options

      1. Flynny
        • 11 Years
        8 years, 28 days ago

        Thanks - but I don't want to go with a 4 at the back option....

        Just one mistake or stroke on genius and the clean sheet is gone....

        It's a def 3 at the back for me - but appreciate your opinion...

  21. Big4FPL
    • 12 Years
    8 years, 28 days ago

    Not an explicit RMT but would you rather have Arnie or Gross (different positions I know but same price) given both have tough fixtures? Maybe it’s Chicha starting with Arnie that’s put me off slightly and I’m over thinking....

    1. stat
      8 years, 28 days ago

      Arnie I think - West Ham likelier to score against big teams than Brighton.
      Having said that, I'm not sold on Arnie anymore because of Chicha - got Zaha instead.

      1. Big4FPL
        • 12 Years
        8 years, 28 days ago

        See i’d already put myself off Zaha to Arnie so Gross is my next progression lol - the 6.5-7.5 bracket across strikers and mids is puzzling me atm

        1. stat
          8 years, 28 days ago

          How about Siggy?
          Everton haven't looked very good in pre-season but their fixtures are good, he might be on pens, and he's on FKs with last season's most fouled player (Richarlison) now in his team.

  22. @fpl_phenom
    • 11 Years
    8 years, 28 days ago

    Courtois looks to be staying put at chelsea so is it not better just to get him instead of Luiz as he is 100%nailed on ?

    just dawned on me looking at my own team

    1. UshFPL
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 28 days ago

      The problem with that is the 4.5 GK you get instead of Courtois will probably outscore the 4.5 defender you get instead of Luiz

    2. stat
      8 years, 28 days ago

      Not much value in Courtois. Doesn't make many saves and only got 4 BP last season.
      I think you're better off with a 4.5 GK that might outscore him + a 5.5 defender (Bailly maybe?)

    3. @fpl_phenom
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 28 days ago

      mine are both £5.5M

  23. MrFootieIsHere
    • 8 Years
    8 years, 28 days ago

    Help!

    Fab (Fos)
    Mendy Robertson Luiz (Tomkins Simpson)
    Salah Mahrez Eriksen Richarlison (Stephens)
    Zaha Kun Arnie

    Slightly over budget - any thoughts?

    1. LegendMoon
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 28 days ago

      Richarlison to Armstrong - save 1M

    2. Unimaginative
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 28 days ago

      How much over budget?
      I'd shave off in the subs

    3. Bodini
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 28 days ago

      Nice team, how much over budget?

      Personally I would downgrade a defender, Luiz to a 4.5 do it?

      1. MrFootieIsHere
        • 8 Years
        8 years, 28 days ago

        Wow - actually 2.5m over. YIKES!

  24. Queen2
    • 8 Years
    8 years, 28 days ago

    Hi, please rmt;
    Planning an gw4 wc

    Pickford ( Stekelenburg )

    Bailly Mendy Cedric Tomkins Ward

    Salah Cairney Lamela Sane Richarl.

    Quaner Firmino Aguero

    Thanx!

  25. Mike82
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 28 days ago

    Toby to United nearing I’ve seen a number of times now

  26. BIind Moth
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 28 days ago

    Just wondering if anyone else is making plans to get Hazard in their team? Around the time he'll be back, Chelsea have got Newcastle, Bournemouth and Cardiff. (The last two home games)

    Just screams points to me under a manager like Sarri.

    1. Champione
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 28 days ago

      Hazard and KDB being back late is another argument for starting the season with Sanchez imo. Easy swap if he doesn't deliver

      1. @fpl_phenom
        • 11 Years
        8 years, 28 days ago

        this

    2. Masqueraderx
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 28 days ago

      After the way he played at the world cup. 100% yes.
      I'd want to watch a couple of games under sarri before comitting tho- is he going to score more than KDB (and as an outside bet, Sanchez) at the same price point?

      1. BIind Moth
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 28 days ago

        I'm looking at getting KDB too. Here's my team atm:

        Patricio,
        Robbo, Luiz, Mendy
        Cairney, Salah, KDB, Hazard, Richarlison
        Laca, Arnie

        4.0 (Usual fodder)

        I actually don't think it looks too out of balance. Possible chance I'll downgrade a defender to upgrade bench but not sure. What do you think?

        1. Masqueraderx
          • 8 Years
          8 years, 28 days ago

          I'd be worried about being in a mini league against those big hitters, but I always want to keep a fully balanced squad. I fear for a last min injury and not picking up the 2 points from my fodder not playing.
          Surely hazard isnt gonna be in for GW1 tho?...

          1. Masqueraderx
            • 8 Years
            8 years, 28 days ago

            or KDB for that matter.

          2. BIind Moth
            • 9 Years
            8 years, 28 days ago

            Yeah sorry, forgot to mention that I'd have Sanchez & Mane placeholders for KDB & Hazard. Then I'd double transfer in GW3.

            Of course it's never usually that easy! Probably will be a transfer needed elsewhere, although I should be able to get at least one of them in.

    3. J to the T
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 28 days ago

      Yes, i was just thinking the same thing. Have Sanchez in which is an easy switch

  27. J to the T
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 28 days ago

    After much deliberation:

    Enderson (Stecklenberg)
    Robertson Bailly PVA (Cedric Wan-Bis)
    Salah Miki Sanchez Schurrle (Stephens)
    Kun Zaha Austin

    1. Champione
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 28 days ago

      Strong team. Personally I want to see how Fulham can perform before I invest in their attack. From what I've seen Schurrle's numbers the last seasons haven't been very impressive. Also fear that Austin has to share gametime with Gabbiadini and Long. The rest looks really good

      1. J to the T
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 28 days ago

        Thanks for the reply and glad you like it.

        Swap Schurrle and Austin for Richarlson and Jimenez is an option with Jimenez likely benched and Cedric starting. Jin Inez clearly unproven at this level....

        1. Champione
          • 10 Years
          8 years, 28 days ago

          That's the problem. Hard to find good strikers below 6.0. An option would be Austin > 4.5 bench fodder, Schurrle > Richarlison/Maddison/Jota, Cedric > Luiz/Coleman

  28. Bwh
    • 8 Years
    8 years, 28 days ago

    Hi there, please RMT

    Pickford, (Foster)
    VVD, Bailly, Daniels, (Tomkins, Cedric)
    Mane, KdB, Richarlison, Mhkitaryan (Neves)
    Kun, Firmino, Zaha

    Thanks!

    1. J to the T
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 28 days ago

      Looks light on captaincy options for my taste. Salah looks a strong favourite for captain for some early rounds and if he fires you'll be regretting it!

  29. SADIO SANÉ
    • 11 Years
    8 years, 28 days ago

    saw this and went rogue - https://twitter.com/fplkernow/status/996031755332317185 - thoughts?

    Ryan (Button)
    Walker Mendy Robertson Bailly Luiz
    Salah Mane Mahrez (Costa Gunnarsson)
    Lacazette Arnie (Quaner)

    1. Champione
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 28 days ago

      Value wise that's a really strong team. As long as Salah deliver as your set and forget captain, that team will do really well. Would ideally want a defender with more potential for attacking points than Bailly though

      1. SADIO SANÉ
        • 11 Years
        8 years, 28 days ago

        agree - cheers

  30. stat
    8 years, 28 days ago

    Thoughts on my team?
    Tried to minimize the rotation risks in my starting 11 (bar Bailly).
    The squad is set up for the first 4-5 GWs:

    Foster
    Robbo - Bailly - Kabasele
    Salah - Richarlison - Mane - Sanchez - Eriksen
    Zaha - King

    Hamer - AWB - Bamba - Kamara

    Goalies:
    * Foster's first 4 games are arguably the best of any 4.5 keeper - BHA bur CPA TOT
    * Hamer as my backup keeper because there's a chance he might be the only playing 4M keeper at the start of the season - from what I've read, he has looked very good in pre-season while Lossl has been disappointing.

    Defenders:
    * Kabasele / AWB / Bamba rotate well - BHA NEW hud SOU
    * Robertson might be slightly likelier to be rotated than VVD, but I feel he'll be involved in more goals than VVD.
    * I'm still not 100% confident about having Bailly in my team, but he's featured a lot for United in pre-season and with Smalling/Rojo linked with moves away and Jones/Lindelof not having featured in pre-season due to the WC, I can't envision Bailly being benched in GW 1 even with Mourinho at the helm. I think Utd will keep a clean sheet in GW 1 with Vardy out. Hopefully if Bailly does well there'll be no reason to drop him.

    Mids:
    * Salah - 32 goals, 12 assists, 26 bonus points. Nuff said.
    * Mane - Potentially on pens and has a higher PPM than Firmino.
    * Eriksen - On tons of set pieces, maybe even on pens if Kane is out. Generally a reliable player to have.
    * Sanchez - He's looked good in pre-season and he's a potential placeholder for KDB / Hazard.
    * Richarlison - I was between getting Mendy and playing 4-4-2 vs Richarlison in a 3-5-2 - ultimately went for the latter as he's more assured of starts. His fixtures look good, but the hope is that his finishing will improve.

    Forwards:
    * Went with Zaha over Arnie because there's a chance Pellegrini starts Chicharito up front, hindering Arnie's potential. Also, even though Arnie's stats from last season are mostly superior to Zaha's, I expect Zaha to do better due to fixtures.
    * King over Wood due to his injury / heavy schedule with the EL. King also potentially on pens.

    1. AThousandSuns
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 28 days ago

      Last thing I heard from Zaha was " I honestly need to leave palace this summer". "Chelsea or wherever mate". You might want to reconsider picking zaha

      1. stat
        8 years, 28 days ago

        Source?

        1. AThousandSuns
          • 8 Years
          8 years, 28 days ago

          Zaha

          1. stat
            8 years, 28 days ago

            Lol

      2. RedLightning
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 16 Years
        8 years, 28 days ago

        He's currently 11 to 8 on to stay at his current club and Roy Hodgson says he is confident that he will stay.

        https://www.standard.co.uk/sport/football/crystal-palace-transfer-news-roy-hodgson-confident-wilfried-zaha-will-stay-after-chelsea-link-a3903511.html

        So I don't think we ought to be too worried about that. Just monitor the situation till the transfer window closes.