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

    Anyone else taking a punt on Mawson, or is the 5 mil price tag to off putting?
    I had .5 itb, so have upgraded a 4.5 to him.
    I have a strong feeling that he could be this seasons Maguire, who I was tipping this time last year.
    His attacking prowess will be needed if Fulham are going to avoid the drop.
    I’ll take a few cleanies along the way too... 😉

    1. THFC4LIFE
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      Overpriced imo

    2. Tomerick
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      No way at this stage. There's talking of him not even starting the season.

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

        Did not know this. Thanks..

    3. Hazz
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      Apparently may not start until September...

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

        Welcome back to my team Cedric... 🙁

        1. The Pesci challenge
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 11 Years
          7 years, 7 months ago

          Achoo

  2. jia you
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 7 months ago

    Benteke and Nacho scoring to add to Arnie, King, Austin, Tosun, Zaha, Mitrovic. Feel one premium with two midprice forwards could be the way to go this season! Leaves plenty of money for a strong midfield and defence when going Salahless.

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

      Dont know if they will do well or not but atleast the quality of forwards in that price bracket is decent this time 😮

    2. DeathoftheParty
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      On Tosun and King ATM but it is indeed a hell of a bracket...

  3. The Royal Robin
    • 10 Years
    7 years, 7 months ago

    A) Mane & King
    B) Mahrez & Zaha

    1. Royal5
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      Will Mahrez walk staright in to the City team?

      1. Critical Observer
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 7 months ago

        Yes, seeing how many of their players are not even back from the hols yet.

    2. Totalfootball
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      A

    3. Pilgrim62
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      Both good
      A for me

    4. PEP G
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      Mahrez (Man City) will have a lot of rotation for sure. Zaha is a must get.

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

    Would you rather have a 6.5 mid or a 6.5 fwd (Jota, Mad, Pedro, Rich, King, Mitro...)?

    1. Rasping Drive
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      Both

    2. jia you
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      Been debating this for days but set on King now over Pedro punt in a 343! If you asked me a week or two ago, I was set on a 4.5 benched third forward. But there are quite a few midpriced forwards with potential atm!

    3. Galza
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      Jota and Mitrovic for me........ atm..

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

      Both... If I had to choose one from each:

      MID: Maddison
      FWD: Mitrovic

  5. Royal5
    • 14 Years
    7 years, 7 months ago

    Am I the only one looking at Mikhy at 7.0?

    1. Totalfootball
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      yes

      1. Royal5
        • 14 Years
        7 years, 7 months ago

        Great differential then.

    2. Marvin.
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      He's in for me. Bargain.

      1. Royal5
        • 14 Years
        7 years, 7 months ago

        Considering him as a "cover" for Aubamayang.

    3. Twisted Saltergater
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      he's a good pick but people are put off by Arsenal's first two fixtures.

      1. Royal5
        • 14 Years
        7 years, 7 months ago

        Aha, fair point

    4. FPL.team
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      I'm on Ramsey but if he's confirmed out I'll be switching to Mkhi and saving the 0.5m

  6. Fire Chief Moe
    • 15 Years
    7 years, 7 months ago

    Is it worth having a 5.0 MF on the bench? currently on Cairney but unsure if theres much point (Other 4 Salah,Mahrez,Jota,Richy)

    1. Positive vibes
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      Maybe settle for 4.5 mid and use the 0.5m to upgrade defense?

    2. Holmes
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      If you are going to use him in some weeks or planning to use BB chip, then its fine otherwise better to use that 0.5 for some upgrades

    3. PEP G
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      Get Masuaku for 4.5M

  7. luke25
    • 11 Years
    7 years, 7 months ago

    Everton look like their in such a big transition that their kind start to the season might not be as good as it looks fantasy wise

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

      Or just what they need....

  8. Twisted Saltergater
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 16 Years
    7 years, 7 months ago

    What hopes do people have for Aguero? The first two games then switch to Aubameyang?

    1. luke25
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      I've got both in my team, my hope is that Pep goes back to 3-5-2 now Mendy is pretty much back

    2. THFC4LIFE
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      Probably see how they both get on. Starting with Kun myself

    3. Rasping Drive
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      I plan to keep as long as he plays for the first 10 weeks. Reckon he will comfortably outscore Auba if that happens

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

      Aguero/Sanchez for 2 weeks then Auba/KDB

      Pending on form etc

    5. jia you
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      Auba from the start for me TS, will likely get KDB when he comes back but might avoid Kun/Jesus

  9. Positive vibes
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 7 months ago

    Zaha or Mili?

    1. PEP G
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      zaha

      1. Lets jump straight into it.
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        7 years, 7 months ago

        Milli scores the pens that Tekkers falls down for

  10. Fire Chief Moe
    • 15 Years
    7 years, 7 months ago

    Strange that Fabinho starts on the bench for Liverpool

    1. DeathoftheParty
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      Lil niggle I think

  11. ryacoo
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    7 years, 7 months ago

    Which 2 from King/Arnie/Zaha?

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

      I’m on King and Arnie.

      1. THFC4LIFE
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 7 months ago

        Arnie and King here

    2. Positive vibes
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      In the same boat, still cant decided.

    3. Fire Chief Moe
      • 15 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      I switched Arnie for King today, so King and Zaha

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

      King + Benteke + 0.5
      To draft in arnie if and when he starts firing

    5. H-SF
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      My problem too

      1. Flynny
        • 10 Years
        7 years, 7 months ago

        Based on fixtures it has to be king and zaha...

    6. PEP G
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      king & zaha

    7. thepoet85
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      Currently on King & Zaha

  12. sodom85
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 7 months ago

    DDG
    Rudiger - Robertson - Mendy
    Mane - D.silva - Eriksen - Richarlison - Sessegnon
    Aguero - Zaha

    Bench:Boruc - Cedric - Tomkins - Kamara

    Any suggestion?
    Cheers.

    1. Rasping Drive
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      Sess has been playing some pre-season games at LB so I would be wary

    2. Rasping Drive
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      Rest looks nice although I wouldn’t be confident in Rudiger being first choice

      1. sodom85
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 7 months ago

        Cheers,mate.
        Do you think Luiz more minute than Rudiger?

    3. PEP G
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      Expensive defense line. Considered Van Aanholt? Lad's been impressive.

      Get Wan Bissaka instead of Tomkins. Cheaper and starter.

  13. THFC4LIFE
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 7 months ago

    Currently have Bavies and TAA in my side. Any better options for a combined 11m?

    1. DeathoftheParty
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      Luis/Bailly

    2. H-SF
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      PVA and Luiz/Bailly maybe

  14. sambyy
    • 15 Years
    7 years, 7 months ago

    Milner goal Mane assist.

    1. DeathoftheParty
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      Can't help but feel Mane will outscore Salah this year...

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

        same

        1. DeathoftheParty
          • 9 Years
          7 years, 7 months ago

          Still on Salah after being burned last year

      2. Dyballer
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 7 months ago

        Certainly possible, but I think it's highly unlikely. Mane has been scoring 10-14 consistently for 4 years. Salah just got 32. Even his no. shots were much much higher. I don't see Mane scoring over 15 and Salah under 25 sorry

        1. Andy_Social
          • 13 Years
          7 years, 7 months ago

          I agree. I even think point-to-pound Keita could prove the more astute purchase.

        2. DeathoftheParty
          • 9 Years
          7 years, 7 months ago

          Think I needed this. *Wipes brow

  15. Fire Chief Moe
    • 15 Years
    7 years, 7 months ago

    Jimbo Milner 1-0, Mane assist

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

    Google form sorted above.

  17. Fire Chief Moe
    • 15 Years
    7 years, 7 months ago

    hope the reds get a penalty today, would really clear up any doubt if Mane were to take it.

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

      Not really because Fabinho on bench.

      1. Fire Chief Moe
        • 15 Years
        7 years, 7 months ago

        Can't see Fabinho walking in and taking them straight away, also it looks as if Fabinho will be phased in for some reason.

  18. SW6
    • 13 Years
    7 years, 7 months ago

    How's the Mitro bandwagon coming along?

    1. DeathoftheParty
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      Not as strong as the king one...

      1. The Pesci challenge
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        7 years, 7 months ago

        God knows why as mitro is totally nailed but if king doesn’t score after a few games they have more options

        1. DeathoftheParty
          • 9 Years
          7 years, 7 months ago

          On king and Cairney ATM down to price... Always nice to have options.

    2. Dyballer
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      Me me me

  19. InvertedWinger
    • 10 Years
    7 years, 7 months ago

    Josh King or Richarlison?

    1. Dog and Fox
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      Both

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

      i got both

    3. PEP G
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      BOTH!

  20. Dog and Fox
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 7 months ago

    Stupid to go with mane, salah and firminio?

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

      Not stupid but maybe a bit excessive. So many goals in this Liverpool team, can’t wait to see them get going next weekend.

      1. Dog and Fox
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 7 months ago

        Milner looks to be the best pick

    2. XabiAlonso
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      Not at all. Will be a bad week if it's a 1-0 win with Robertson goal tho

    3. DeathoftheParty
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      No room for Robertson!

    4. SwissWavey
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      Could be great, had all 3 myself until yesterday, felt I needed a better defense though

  21. The Pesci challenge
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    7 years, 7 months ago

    That arsenal lineup looks like it’s the opposite of what next weeks going to be

    1. Bissisine
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      What is the lineup?

      1. PEP G
        • 10 Years
        7 years, 7 months ago

        Arsenal XI: Leno; Lichtsteiner, Chambers, Holding, Maitland-Niles, Nelson, Xhaka, Torreira, Iwobi, Lacazette, Nketiah

    2. Syd.
      • 16 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      Both will end up with the same result

    3. lugs
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      you're right , Xhaka and Torreira need the practice though so they might have a chance to start next week

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

      Worrying he nor play Lacca and Auba together.

  22. THFC4LIFE
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 7 months ago

    Spurs game live on Premier sport 1 for anyone that’s interested at 7pm

    1. H-SF
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      COYS

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

      Any english channel?

      1. Fire Chief Moe
        • 15 Years
        7 years, 7 months ago

        PS 1 is an english channel

      2. THFC4LIFE
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 7 months ago

        It is an English Channel

    3. Patch
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      If Erikson scores then he makes it to my first team

      1. PEP G
        • 10 Years
        7 years, 7 months ago

        He should be in any first team regardless he scores or not

    4. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
      • 15 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      they are showing all the friendlies, not sure I know anyone who pays for it

  23. Critical Observer
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 7 months ago

    What do you guys following Arsenal make of Kolasinac's injury; I've seen people claiming Nacho is now a shoe-in, but didn't Maitland-Niles start a ton of times at LB/LWB last season, doing very well too?

  24. Lukakwho
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 7 months ago

    Will Zaha start up front for palace?

  25. Fire Chief Moe
    • 15 Years
    7 years, 7 months ago

    2-0 Wijnaldum

  26. Football Weekender
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 7 months ago

    2-0

    Goal - Wijnaldum
    Assist - Milner

    Goals, goals, goals!

    1. DeathoftheParty
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      Milner bandwagon!

  27. Karan_G14
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 7 months ago

    Better option?

    A) Mahrez/Silva/Eriksen & Cairney

    B) Jota & Arnautovic

  28. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
    • 15 Years
    7 years, 7 months ago

    Milner goal and assist

  29. H-SF
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 7 months ago

    Milner essential

  30. CYN
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 7 months ago

    A. Sanchez, Cairney and Arnie
    B. Eriksson, Richarlison and King

    1. PEP G
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      B for me. Try for Zaha too