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  1. Obi-1 Kenobi-0
    • 10 Years
    7 years, 4 months ago

    A tad disappointing that Butland is Chelsea's target to replace Courtois, even if it makes perfect sense. Much more likely to get him on the cheap from Stoke, than Pickford at Everton or Schmeichel at Leicester. That being said, being this close to the transfer deadline will allow Stoke to force the price up massively...

    Pity, was looking forward to a £5.0m starting Chelsea keeper!

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

      You can't expect anything more from Chelsea board. It's just what they do.

    2. MysticMac17
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      Butland will end up being another Joe Hart

  2. ekul the lokonga enthusiast
    • 10 Years
    7 years, 4 months ago

    ok ive made my first draft according to the comments on here cos i havent got a clue this season haha

    Fabianski/4.0

    Mendy Robertson Aurier
    Ozil Mane B.Silva Eriksen
    King Aguero Zaha

    Subs - Cedric Deulofeu Wan-Bissaka

    im not really happy with it but its a start, what should i change up pls?

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

      Try posting on the new RMT article 🙂
      https://www.fantasyfootballscout.co.uk/2018/08/06/rmt-collection-niemi/

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

    a. jonny, seems nailed, in a team which has been good defensively in champsionship
    b. awb, don't know is he nailed, in a team which is not so good defensively
    ?

  4. Mackans
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 4 months ago

    What would you change in this draft ranking?

    1. Salah
    2. Kane /
    3. Auba /
    4. Aguero /
    5. Lukaku /
    6. Hazard
    7. De Bruyne
    8. Eriksen
    9. Firmino /
    10. Sanchez
    11. Mane
    12. Sterling
    13. Jesus /
    14. Sane
    15. Laca /
    16. Vardy /
    17. Alli
    18. D.Silva
    19. Pogba
    20. Mahrez
    21. Son
    22. Arnie
    23. Zaha
    24. Tosun
    25. Özil

    1. Jack Sparrow
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      Stop bloody spamming this monstrosity.

    2. Oven Glover
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      Gabbiadini should be in the top 10.

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

      Get a membership dude!

    4. Norman Conquest
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      and a grav

    5. rainy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      Would you please thank the people who've taken the time to reply and refrain from posting the same question over and over. Thanks.

  5. The Bandit
    • 15 Years
    7 years, 4 months ago

    A) Mane & Mata
    Or
    B) Mahrez & Keita?

    Ta 🙂

    1. Jack Sparrow
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      Start again.

      1. The Bandit
        • 15 Years
        7 years, 4 months ago

        Ok

        A) Mane & Mata
        Or
        B) Mahrez & Keita

        If you are still struggling to understand ask an adult to help

        1. Jack Sparrow
          • 7 Years
          7 years, 4 months ago

          If you think it is lack of English comprehension then I have bad news for you.

    2. Ser Davos
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      Interesting one...

      B I think

    3. Tuchap - Lurker
      • 15 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      A for me. But mata may be very short term.

      1. The Bandit
        • 15 Years
        7 years, 4 months ago

        It’s meant to be 🙂

    4. The Mighty Hippo
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      I'd say B...but only because I much prefer Keita to Mata

    5. ⚽️ Barry Chocolate ⚽…
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      mané & moura

    6. supersham
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      A

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

      B

    8. banskt
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      Personally, I don't rate Mata. So, B. Could swing either way. Difficult to decide.

  6. Ain't No Holebas Girl
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 4 months ago

    Any danger of Arnie being back in midfield if West Ham sign Pérez and the Pea is back in vague form?

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

      No chance

    2. ⚽️ Barry Chocolate ⚽…
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      doubt it

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

    Can I get some opinions on Ozil vs Mikhitaryan? Is Ozil worth the 1.5m extra? I currently have him but need the money and am worried about mikhitaryans guaranteed starts and output.

    1. ⚽️ Barry Chocolate ⚽…
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      mikhi more of a rotation risk

    2. Tuchap - Lurker
      • 15 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      Could this be put off until GW3?

      Maybe that would clear things up and allow you to get someone with better fixtures to start with?

    3. Ain't No Holebas Girl
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      Tempted by Ozil this season, Mkhi always looks a little off the pace to me. I think either is a fair price for a punt though really.

  8. Beatle
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    7 years, 4 months ago

    Bernard signing for Everton. They're starting to look very good in attack

  9. Winter_is_coming
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    7 years, 4 months ago

    Sorry for doubling from another page, I think it's actual problem for many managers.

    Considering pre-season and last Fulham friendly - is it reasonable to play Kamara as one week punt ahead of Wan-Bissaka?

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

      Yeah for sure

  10. Tuchap - Lurker
    • 15 Years
    7 years, 4 months ago

    Question to those with Robertson.

    What are you expecting from him in the first 10 gameweeks? (Maybe I’m looking too long term)

    Between gameweek 3 and 8 his fixtures toughen in terms of clean sheet chances.

    If a defenders bread and butter are clean sheets does that make him less attractive as a long term option early doors?

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

      I'm expecting to keep him for maybe the whole season as long as he doesn't get injured

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

      I'm only looking at him for first 4 weeks. Gameweek 6 he has saints at home which should be points anyway. Otherwise not worried about that far ahead yet 🙂

  11. The Mighty Hippo
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 4 months ago

    I really can't decide whether to have Eriksen or Mahrez for the first few weeks. Is it a "six and two threes" type of choice or am I missing anything crucial about either?

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

      Safe option vs more explosive riskier option who is less nailed on

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

    Do we reckon Butland comes in for Courtois? Should be 5.5 I guess

    1. The Pesci challenge
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      Shouldn’t be anymore than England’s no1 Pickford, will be a bit of a Mickey take if he is 5.5

  13. pressdpm
    • 13 Years
    7 years, 4 months ago

    Following on from my post on the last page. I've never done a draft before. Does this seem like a wise method for an 8 man league?

    Rounds 1-3 - Premium attackers
    Rounds 4-6 - Defenders and keepers
    Rounds 7-10 - Fill out rest of attack
    Rounds 11-15 - Fill out rest of team

    1. ᶠᶦˡᵗʰʸLucre $$$
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      Fill your midfield and attackers before looking at defenders

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

        Fill all eight attacking spaces first you reckon?

        1. ᶠᶦˡᵗʰʸLucre $$$
          • 10 Years
          7 years, 4 months ago

          Well, 7 of them at least. There will be so many similar defensive options.

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

      I think its a decent idea to grab some premium defenders as theres a lot of middling forwards and mids around to pick up later. Looks a decent strategy. Good luck!

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

        Thanks!

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

    Better combo:

    a) Ederson every week + Shaw
    b) Patricio every week + Mendy

    1. Pep's Money Laundry
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      B, Shaw will be out of the team by gw3

    2. ⚽️ Barry Chocolate ⚽…
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      B) but foster or fab every week. then you'll be on the mendy...

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

      agree Shaw wont start for long unfortunately

      on a side note... youre here way longer than 2 years surely?

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

        I know. Dont get why I have only 2 but maybe its 2 years and 11 months 😉

  15. The Legend Squad
    • 11 Years
    7 years, 4 months ago

    Bailly - he expected to miss Friday’s game now?

  16. child of God
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 4 months ago

    Will mane really be on pens? I hate the idea, it makes it difficult to not own him

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

      I think he will, can't say definitively though. Fabinho could be on them as well

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

      was firmino on the pitch when he took them?

    3. Mayo for Sam
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      Can't confirm but he took them well while the regular peno takers were on the pitch (Salah/Milner)

  17. Mackans
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 4 months ago

    Would you have Morata over Tosun, Zaha & Arnie in FPL draft ranking?

    1. ᶠᶦˡᵗʰʸLucre $$$
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      I wouldn't myself

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

      I didn't even rank him

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

        that's an ice-cold take

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

      absolutely. People on here are biased by FPL which puts a lot of focus on the first couple of weeks. Over a 38 week season Morata is a much better choice. He's miles ahead of those three in terms of output and expected output: https://understat.com/player/1804

      1. ᶠᶦˡᵗʰʸLucre $$$
        • 10 Years
        7 years, 4 months ago

        Is he ahead of Giroud when he is back?

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

          according to previews it seems like it. I don't know anything that's not in those articles.

          I'd still give Morata a shot with limited minutes. He's among forwards that he creates so much for his teammates (which result in a solid number of assists)

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

            *he's *unique* among forwards 😉

  18. Obi-1 Kenobi-0
    • 10 Years
    7 years, 4 months ago

    Final little bit of tweaking to do... currently debating between the following.

    A: Pickford, Walker, Deulofeu.
    B: Patricio/Begovic, Mendy, Richarlison.

    Former allows me a better rotation with AWB in defence.

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

    Best 4.5 defender to rotate with Tomkins?

  20. EL tridente
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 4 months ago

    A) Aguero
    Or
    B) Aubemyang

    1. Gazj11
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      A

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

      A

    3. manutd99
      • 16 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      A

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

      A

  21. Sandy Ravage
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 4 months ago

    Which combo for the 1st few games:

    A - Lacazette + Hudson-Odoi
    B - King + B.Silva

    1. The Legend Squad
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      B

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

      B by a long way really

    3. ⚽️ Barry Chocolate ⚽…
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      B

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

      I’d go with B

    5. Sandy Ravage
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      Thanks. Looks like most think B.Silva will retain his starting place.

    6. Jack Sparrow
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      Try and get L and B. If not, B.

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

      B

  22. Gazj11
    • 11 Years
    7 years, 4 months ago

    Have Aguero & Zaha in 2 of my forward spots. Is Austin or Gabbiadini worth the 3rd spot?

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

      Austin over gabbiadini

    2. ⚽️ Barry Chocolate ⚽…
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      Prefer Barnes or Mitro/King if you can afford

      1. Gazj11
        • 11 Years
        7 years, 4 months ago

        Was originally going to go with King - just can’t decide. Even considering Deeney!!

        1. ⚽️ Barry Chocolate ⚽…
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 10 Years
          7 years, 4 months ago

          Deeney? Its obviously a Gray area...

          1. Gazj11
            • 11 Years
            7 years, 4 months ago

            Had a good pre season

    3. Rones
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      I’ve got Austin at the moment but thinking of swapping for King (by downgrading PVA for Tomkins). Would go Austin over Gabbiadini

      1. Gazj11
        • 11 Years
        7 years, 4 months ago

        I had King but swapped out for Austin. Just can’t decide!!

    4. Fire Chief Moe
      • 15 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      King IMO

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

    Where would you spend an extra 0.5 in this team?

    Ryan Hamer
    Mendy Robertson Luiz Peltier AWB
    Salah Mane Bilva Richarlison Billing
    Aguero Zaha King

    upgrade some bench fodder?

    1. Obi-1 Kenobi-0
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      Ryan + Hamer -> Pickford + Stekelenburg?

      No harm in having a 5.0 keeper if you can afford it!

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

        I thought about having the Everton double up for a while. Not sold on Silva and the defensive prospects he brings. Would be very tempted by a Chelsea keeper at 5.0 though...

    2. Tuchap - Lurker
      • 15 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      Billing to Ralls possibly or Peltier up to a 4.5

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

        Yeah I guess that's the best bet. Cairney is my preferred 5.0 mid, can't for the life of me pick a 4.5 defender I actually like to start the season though :')

    3. ⚽️ Barry Chocolate ⚽…
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      either pelt to 4.5, richarl to 7 or king to arnie

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

        Cheers 🙂 who'd worth it at 7.0 in midfield though? Don't like Gross or Mhyi yet :/

        1. ⚽️ Barry Chocolate ⚽…
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 10 Years
          7 years, 4 months ago

          Moura looks good until Son returns

    4. Ser Davos
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      Save it. The season never starts as you'd expect and it may allow you to make an unforseen transfer that you'd otherwise not have been able to make.

  24. Park the bus
    • 14 Years
    7 years, 4 months ago

    Ederson and VVD or Allison and Mendy??

    1. Sandy Ravage
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      Ederson & VVD (you can change to Robertson easily)

    2. ⚽️ Barry Chocolate ⚽…
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      the former

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

      B

    4. ewangri
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      Im on B. Allison has huge save point potential

  25. Hy liverpool
    • 12 Years
    7 years, 4 months ago

    DDG
    Mendy VVD A.Smith WB
    Salah Mane Bilva Richarlison
    Kun Zaha King

    1. Obi-1 Kenobi-0
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      I must've missed by 12th player chip.

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

      pretty much perfect if you can afford it?

  26. supersham
    • 14 Years
    7 years, 4 months ago

    Team pretty much all set apart from sorting best possible 4.5 bench fodder mids.. Currently on Stephens and Chalobah..

    Any other options?

    1. Obi-1 Kenobi-0
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      I think Chalobah is a very underrated option!

      As a Fulham fan, I'd think McDonald plays most games this season, but won't get many attacking returns.

  27. Jake.l_8
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 4 months ago

    I don't have Salah in my team, how bad of an idea is this?

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

      depends on the rest of your team, people will shout you down for it here but many people hold him out of fear. If you are brave then I salute you

      1. Jake.l_8
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 4 months ago

        Do you have him?

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

          I do at the moment and if I am being honest it is out of fear of missing out on a haul. Many others own him for this reason rather than thinking he's going to absolutely smash it.

          It really depends on how much of a risk you want to take. I'd have a draft with him in ready just in case

    2. The Gobstopper
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      Apparently, according to most on here, it's fatal.

    3. manutd99
      • 16 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      Not a good idea with huge ownership. If he scores big you lose out big time. Almost every team on here iv seen have him in.

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

      Not nad, if you have well rounded team. Non Salh team owner speaking.

    5. ᶠᶦˡᵗʰʸLucre $$$
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      Let us know after a couple of GWs

    6. Jack Sparrow
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      Non Salah owners will say good idea. Owners will say bad. Go with your gut and make a decision.

      1. Jake.l_8
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 4 months ago

        Thats the thing, the only thing my gut is telling me is he is too expensive

        1. Jack Sparrow
          • 7 Years
          7 years, 4 months ago

          So your answer is go without Salah to start. Personally I dont want to go without him. Best thing to do is go with your gut and own decision as if you let others sway you that will be worse.

    7. ewangri
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      Ive watched every pre-season game so far. With the exception of Keita he has been the stand out player when he has played. Always looks to be on the cusp of producing something.

      Even though i want to go without, i’m not brave enough to!

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

    Still tempted to go with Sanchez over Aubameyang to begin season. Someone to dump down my enthusiasm?

    1. ᶠᶦˡᵗʰʸLucre $$$
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      Fair shout. Look art the comparative fixtures

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

      tempting

    3. Galza
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      Will make FNF more fun to watch too...

    4. Keep Calm and Play On
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      Last game...that’s all you need

  29. THFC4LIFE
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 4 months ago

    Phil Jones not an option? Seems like he was nailed when fit last year

    1. H-SF
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      He’s just not nailed enough to be in my team

    2. manutd99
      • 16 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      Too much rotation with utd def.

  30. H-SF
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 4 months ago

    This goalkeeping issue is really killing me 🙁

    1. manutd99
      • 16 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      Dea Gea - 4.0. Set for the season

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

        This

    2. ⚽️ Barry Chocolate ⚽…
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      Ederson + 4.0
      Foster + 4.0

      just don't bother rotating

    3. The Bandit
      • 15 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      Dave has looked a bit ropey lately.