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Our analysis of the Community Shield final underlying data

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Our research for Gameweek 1 of Fantasy Premier League goes to a new level with our in-depth analysis of the Community Shield final.

Fantasy Football Scout members now have access to all the underlying data from the match in the Members Area.

They can also read on in this article and digest our thoughts on what the numbers threw up

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

    New team. Quite happy with this.

    Ederson, Hamer
    Bailly TAA Jagielka Daniels AWB
    Salah Mahrez Jota Cairney Gunnarsson
    Aguero Lukaku Tosun

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

      Jagielka, TAA & Lukaku doubtful starters. Bailly picked up a knock in the last friendly afaik.

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  2. Fantasynørden
    • 10 Years
    7 years, 4 months ago

    Bottomed
    Pick one
    A) Coleman and Jota
    or
    B) Tomkins and Bilva

    (Already got Mahrez and Mendy from city)

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    1. palace ash
      • 16 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      B

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

      B

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    3. the vanisher
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      tomkins and jota

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    4. J ⚒ Gimme ur Mané
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      B by a mile !!

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  3. palace ash
    • 16 Years
    7 years, 4 months ago

    A) Moura
    B) Mkhitaryan

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    1. That Fantasy Guy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      B

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    2. IN SANE IN DE BRUYNE
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      B, long term

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    3. Shearer & Sutton
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      B

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    4. Brehmeren
      • 15 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      A

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  4. That Fantasy Guy
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    7 years, 4 months ago

    Anyone playing FPL draft and needs a player?
    Keen to be involved with 1 or 2 leagues

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    1. Greenbackbøøg…
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      Also looking for a spot

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    2. J ⚒ Gimme ur Mané
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      Also looking too.

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    3. JAC THE CAT
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      Also looking!

      Set it up someone 🙂

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  5. Camzy
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    7 years, 4 months ago

    Bottomed.

    Ederson, Hamer
    Bailly TAA Jagielka Daniels AWB
    Salah Mahrez Jota Cairney Gunnarsson
    Aguero Lukaku Tosun

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    1. That Fantasy Guy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      Has a nice feel to it

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    2. IN SANE IN DE BRUYNE
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      The defence seems risky

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

        Yes. But will get confirmation closer. Pretty set on the cheapos honestly. 4.5m for Everton's fixtures are worth it and they dovetail beautifully with Bournemouth. AWB and Palace have solid fixtures and a playing 4.0m.

        TAA a doubt as is Bailly but I'm confident they'll both come through. On Friday/Saturday morning will reassess.

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    3. J ⚒ Gimme ur Mané
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      Looks good, could easily run with that.

      Few things to think about;

      Is Lukaku due to start GW1?

      Personally I think king will outscore Tosun easily. You could then use that .5 to upgrade gunnarsson to Costa which means your not having to play Cairney all the time (gives you some flexibility).

      Or the .5 could upgrade Cairney to someone like Fraser.

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

        Not budging on Lukaku unless he won't start. I think he's gonna tear it up this season. And yes, I think he will start GW1.

        Will consider King. Kinda like Cairney though and no standout 5.0ms to partner unless I go Wolves again which defeats the purpose.

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        1. J ⚒ Gimme ur Mané
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 11 Years
          7 years, 4 months ago

          Fair enough, that’s good reasoning, always follow your gut. Im in a similar situation, but Sanchez instead of Lukaku.

          Good luck mate.

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  6. RUUD!
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    7 years, 4 months ago

    Any truth in the Barcelona Pogba offer?

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

      Can't see it happening now that they've signed Vidal. Mou would go bonkers if it happened.

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      1. FPL Joker
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 4 months ago

        Would he? Aren’t they not the best of friends?

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

          Be as it may, but having to replace Pogba with 72 hours in the window left wouldn't please him.

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

      Sky in Italy reports.

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

    147560-540257

    1 place left to fill in a head to head league is anybody's up for it.

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    1. Greenbackbøøg…
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      joined cheers

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    2. JAC THE CAT
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      Gutted!!!

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

        147560-354325

        Join this classic league if you want mate.

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        1. SAY MY NAME
          • 8 Years
          7 years, 4 months ago

          just joined #partycrasher 😀

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  8. CelticBhoy1
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    7 years, 4 months ago

    Is triple Liverpool and triple City too much?

    Robbo Salah Firmino

    Mendy Mahrez Aguero

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

      No

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    2. Spartac Mac
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      I don't think so!

      Good picks.

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

      Feels like anything less isn't enough

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      1. Cpt Crunch Scott talent
        • 12 Years
        7 years, 4 months ago

        This

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

      Don't think so.

      I've got Robbo, Salah, Mane, Mendy, BSilva & Aguero myself.

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      1. Yellin' in my Ear
        • 10 Years
        7 years, 4 months ago

        Same 🙂

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    5. Shearer & Sutton
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      No
      Robbo, Salah, Mane
      Mendy, Bilva, Aguero here

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    6. The_Adam
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      It's not enough if anything!

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

    Is a defence of one 6.0, one 4.0 and three 4.5's too risky?

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    1. Egg noodle
      • 15 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      Need at least one 5 instead of 4.5

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

        Those 5.0's are difficult to pick, and there isn't really any of them I'm confident in. Think any Leicester defenders are worth it?

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      2. Reuser
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        7 years, 4 months ago

        What ar your thoughts on Pereira at 5.0? Fancy him as an under-the-radar pick.....

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    2. the vanisher
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      perfect

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

        Bit nervous that's too little in defence, but the money it free's up for the midfield is interesting.

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  10. Spartac Mac
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 4 months ago

    Bit late to the party making my team, but Sterling at 11m....?

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    1. kennethrhcp
      • 15 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      give it a few weeks. late back from WC.

      actually on 2nd read... are you just questioning his high price? 🙂

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      1. Spartac Mac
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 4 months ago

        Just questioning his price hah.

        Tricky spending that much with so many City options!

        But then I'd happily pay 11m for Aguero, and Sterling offered similar threat for more points last year?

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  11. Powers106
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    7 years, 4 months ago

    Why are these promoted teams any better than the other promoted teams from previous years? Lots of people seem to be investing a lot on relegation battlers? I’ve got some cheap defenders but even midfield seems a stretch unless they play each other?

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    1. Alan The Llama
      • 16 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      Wolves are a different kettle of wolves.

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      1. Powers106
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        7 years, 4 months ago

        I’ve got Boly for now

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    2. Baps Hunter
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      According to bookies odds Wolves is expected to do better than all other teams besides Everton and top 6.

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    3. Limited & Mediocre Mana…
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      Lots of promoted players were in teams two seasons ago

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

      Wolves are the best side to get out of the championship for several years and invested alot of money again, fulham play really good football and have a young and fresh squad, cardiff will be shocking to watch but will get points against the lower teams by parking the bus

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

      They're not really but there are always a few picks from the promoted teams cos they're cheap

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    6. FPL Joker
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      Look at their squads: Wolves and Fulham have fat better players than Huddersfield, Brighton, Cardiff (up too but garbage), Bournemouth, Watford, bloody hell, old chap, loads, even Burnley.

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

        Swansea bought Renato Sanchez in pre season last year 😉

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

    I truly love Barcelona but their transfer politic for last few years makes me embarrassed...ehhhhh

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  13. Colonel Shoe 肝池
    • 14 Years
    7 years, 4 months ago

    anyone going for a 4.0 non playing keeper?

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    1. Flynny
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      Plenty will be

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    2. kennethrhcp
      • 15 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      yep. if pickford ill go with stek but just switched to ryan & Button

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    3. Coaly
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      Everyone who’s other keeper is 5m or more should be

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    4. Powers106
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      Hamer

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    5. Goujon82
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      No, 2x4.5

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  14. Egg noodle
    • 15 Years
    7 years, 4 months ago

    Zaha or Richarlison?

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    1. kennethrhcp
      • 15 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      Zaha

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      1. Egg noodle
        • 15 Years
        7 years, 4 months ago

        Thank you

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        1. Limited & Mediocre Mana…
          • 9 Years
          7 years, 4 months ago

          Really? You don't want any justification? You don't want to consider this is a question of formation as well?

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          1. kennethrhcp
            • 15 Years
            7 years, 4 months ago

            if the question had more detail I could have answered with more but it was a simple pick one

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

      Richarlison

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    3. Kristobal
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      Both!

      Possible?

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  15. FPL Mentor
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    7 years, 4 months ago

    A. Patricio & Arnie + 1mil

    B. De Gea & King

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    1. kennethrhcp
      • 15 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      A

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

      A

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    3. the vanisher
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      b

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

      B

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  16. Flynny
    • 10 Years
    7 years, 4 months ago

    Hi....looking forward advice on...

    1....best wolves defender for bench out of Doherty, only and jonny

    2....best 4.5m mid out o Stephens and hudson odoi...other subs will be wolves defender and wanbissaka

    Thanks

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  17. That Was Easy!
    • 11 Years
    7 years, 4 months ago

    Luiz + Jimenez

    Or

    Bolly/Tompkins + King?

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    1. That Was Easy!
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      Jonny* what an autocorrect.

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    2. Croaker
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      B - proven in Premiership

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    3. That Fantasy Guy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      B

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  18. PukkiBlinder
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    7 years, 4 months ago

    A- Mane and King?
    B- Jota and Firmino?

    (Apologies if been asked before. Please help anyway!)

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

      A

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    2. Kristobal
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      B for me.

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

      I've got all 4 so possibly not the best person to answer but if I had to pick I'd go with...
      B

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  19. LIARS POKER
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 4 months ago

    1.5 itb, where to upgrade? Quite like the idea of leaving some itb as I want to bring Hazard in and maybe even Ozil for Silva after a few weeks

    Patricio - 4.0
    Mendy - Robertson - Cook - WB - Peltier
    Salah - Mane - Richarlison - B Silva - Gunnarsson
    Aguero - Zaha - King

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    1. LIARS POKER
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      Sorry thought this was the RMT post, my bad!

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    2. @fpl_phenom
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      Cook

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  20. Goujon82
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 4 months ago

    Anyone tell me what these numbers are beside our names??

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    1. Epic Fail
      • 15 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      Number of years on the site.

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      1. Colonel Shoe 肝池
        • 14 Years
        7 years, 4 months ago

        look at you lording your 8 around........ booooourns

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      2. Robbo121
        • 13 Years
        7 years, 4 months ago

        What about the other badge?

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      3. Goujon82
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 4 months ago

        Thanks for that..curiosity

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    2. IN SANE IN DE BRUYNE
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      I'm pretty sure I've been here for 2 years but only shows 1

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  21. Kristobal
    • 14 Years
    7 years, 4 months ago

    Any chance that Sarri will play Alonso more to use to use strenghts (goalscoring, creating chances, raids etc.)?

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  22. GreennRed
    • 14 Years
    7 years, 4 months ago

    I don't trust Bournemouth defence so, despite attacking potential moving Charlie Daniels out. Also thinking of shipping Bellerin and going for 2x 5.0m defenders instead.

    Any suggestions would be gratefully received but not from West Ham, Southampton, Palace, Everton or Wolves. Cheers 🙂

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    1. the vanisher
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      Mee or Lowton

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      1. GreennRed
        • 14 Years
        7 years, 4 months ago

        Cheers GTOA. I got Holebas for now but might swap Bellerin for a Burnley defender if heaton is passed fit. Holebas is talented footballer and a bit of a nutter but just checked he halved his yellow card count last season. Not the discipline timebomb I thought he was and Foster should bring a few more CS.

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  23. @fpl_phenom
    • 10 Years
    7 years, 4 months ago

    Completely relying on you guys on Jota... he a baller ye, just seen a few YouTube clips ... they can be misleading:-)

    My 352 midfield:

    Salah Alexis Bilva Richy Jota

    Gtg?

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  24. Feed tha Sheep
    • 13 Years
    7 years, 4 months ago

    Best mid option under 8.0?Why do people think Mhiki won’t start?

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    1. @fpl_phenom
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      Love to know this also

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    2. ol3andre
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      B.Silva for 7.5 right now. Maybe not a long term option.

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      1. Feed tha Sheep
        • 13 Years
        7 years, 4 months ago

        That’s who I’m on at the minute. Was position was he playing at weekend/expected to play?Was also considering Ramsey but is he still injured?

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  25. Colonel Shoe 肝池
    • 14 Years
    7 years, 4 months ago

    peltier or boruc/button etc as 4.0m enabler?

    im thinking peltier is less risky as at least hell play if a sub is needed. but then id have WB and peltier....so risky in other ways

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    1. ol3andre
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      WB and Peltier here also. I am going with it.

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  26. ol3andre
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    7 years, 4 months ago

    A or B:

    A) Salah - Arnie - Tarowski

    B) Mane - Firmino - Bailly

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    1. the vanisher
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      a

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

      A. Partly because I'm too chicken

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  27. arsenalister
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 4 months ago

    Hello everyone! Invite you to join strong league (2100+ points for the season). You are welcome!

    Classic: Code to join this league: 1142463-307127
    H2H: Code to join this league: 1142463-307146

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  28. Jamie_GAWA
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 4 months ago

    In order for a balanced defence with spending as little as possible...would this be appropriate?

    6.0 - 6.0 - 4.5 - 4.5 -4.0

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  29. Majestic Chanka
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 4 months ago

    Been properly off the grid for a week, why is B Silva a good pick all of a sudden?

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    1. Feed tha Sheep
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      Pep gave him a glowing report after community shield

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      1. Robbo121
        • 13 Years
        7 years, 4 months ago

        Best player in the game yesterday and Pep loves him....a bit too much

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    2. The Velvet Neutral Ground
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      He had an incredibly good game in the CS. Sane didn't and left at half with possible injury. With KDB and Sterling still not back, Bilva looks like the cheapest option for City mids while currently also in the best form. Assisted Kun's second goal yesterday.

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    3. Spartac Mac
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      Pep quotes, Community Shield performance, KDB / D. Silva possible absence in first game.

      But we know Pep, and he loves to troll.

      7.5m though, could be worth a punt.

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  30. Loftus cheeky nandos
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 4 months ago

    Have I invested too much into my bench, I’ve got a 5 mill mid and a 6 mill striker (+ 2 4 mills)

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

      Depends on your team. If you have many rotation risks like Aguero, Mendy, Davies, TAA etc, then its probably a decent use of money. If all your players are nailed its too much.

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