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  1. OPTA FPL
    • 14 Years
    7 years, 4 months ago

    Adama Traore very clode to Wolves (BBC), 18M club record fee. End of Doherty & Costa bandgawon

    Lucas Perez clode to West Ham (BBC). bye bye Arnautovic

    1. My Name Is Pepu
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      Bandwagon? The season has not even started.

      1. OPTA FPL
        • 14 Years
        7 years, 4 months ago

        😎

    2. OPTA FPL
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      *close

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

      Doherty bandwagon?

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

      LP surely isn't going to walk into Hammer's first team!

    5. Ross From Friends
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      What are you going on about mate

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

        OP talking about Lucas Perez ousting Arnie.

    6. Christina.
      • 15 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      perez?

      lol

      Go Arnie.

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

    Have seen very little talk of him, but is anyone going with Moura?

    Cheap at 7.0m, decent in pre season, potential OOP and with Son heading off after GW1 there is a slot open for him with Eriksen, Alli & Kane.

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

      Lamela lurking 😮

    2. OPTA FPL
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      him or Lamela that is the question

    3. Red Card Rockets
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      Seriusly considering, even though I got shot down here last night for suggesting Moura

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

      Yup, this. He's in my squad short-term.

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

        Spuds should start with Lucas and Lamela if Son and Alli are missing.

  3. jwong23
    • 10 Years
    7 years, 4 months ago

    Trippier or Davies?

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

      Davies all the way for me, don't think trippier will be back for the first few gw's

    2. Red Card Rockets
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      Yes, but later

  4. Dbz91
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 4 months ago

    RMT

    De Gea
    Robertson, Mendy, Maguire, Diop
    Mahrez, Salah, Mhkitaryan, Lingard
    Arnautovic, Aubameyang

    Fabianski, Kamara, Peltier, Kante

  5. 420king
    • 11 Years
    7 years, 4 months ago

    Do we expect to get some answers today regarding who starts for Liverpool on Sunday? For example if TAA plays most of the game today, he likely won't be starting?

    1. Cok3y5murf
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      If TAA starts today, I'd think he'd probably start GW1

  6. Holmes
    • 12 Years
    7 years, 4 months ago

    When will all presser take place? On friday or before that? Cant recall the schedule of presser when we had a Friday night game 😮

    1. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 16 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      Thursday and Friday.

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

    Morning. Any hints / news who is going to be No.1 GK in Arsenal?

  8. john25
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    7 years, 4 months ago

    Hey guys, which are the most nailed on 4.0m defenders and how nailed on are they?

    Cheers

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

      Only Wan-Bis with a possibility of Peltier with Bennett and Bednerak as likely subs

  9. MillsAU
    • 12 Years
    7 years, 4 months ago

    I haven't played in a few years so would consider myself almost fresh to the game again.

    I see a fair few posts about people talking about something like holding Aguero & BSilva/Mahrez to start before swapping into Auba and Mkhit at GW3 (or variations on this). Coming from a different fantasy background, such specific plans for future gameweeks have almost never worked out for me because usually there is an actual hole to plug somewhere else.

    Any thoughts on this? Is it quite common to have a GW1/2 team and then look to spend points immediately to re-jig?

    1. waldo666
      • 15 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      They hardly ever work out in this game either.

    2. Differential C (Mark)
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      I try to limit such plans for only one player. Not Aguero and Bilva/Mahrez, but Aguero or Bilva/Mahrez. Iy sonetimes works out, but having two players for the purpose stated in post is not for me.

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

      It's probably not working but nothing wrong to plan ahead.

    4. Rasping Drive
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      It’s not even a good plan on paper.

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

    Maybe those moaning about RMTs on here could go answer a few in the community article.

    If there are not getting answered over there can you blame them for trying on here.

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

      Agreed. I hate the new change. RMT’s on the main articles have never bothered me and now I miss them.

    2. fclackless [Brazil Nuts]
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      Yeah I agree; I just try and remember to answer one or two when we log in.

      If your team is full of popular picks and few obvious weaknesses there is less likelihood of a comment, why bother to rmt a template team?

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

      Does not bother me either way. I just think separating it does not work if there are no replies.

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

      Nope, I don't see why we should.
      It's simple, if you want your team rated, rate the teams.of others - if its dead it means that people are posting RMTs without bothering to comment on other people's teams. These are the exact people I don't want to see posting on regular articles as they have 0 contribution to the discussions/content.

      I really appriciate the mods efforts in this.

  11. eamonhegg
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 4 months ago

    Final RMT! bold with 3 x 4.0def but i honestly think 2 out of the 3 are nailed on.

    Foster / Fab
    Mendy / TAA / WB / Bednarek / peltier
    Salah / Sanchez / Eriksen / Richarlson / hudson
    Arnire / Aguero / Wilson

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

      Bednarek starts?

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

        Yes. He has start 3/3 previous games. WB 2/3 with the one he missed they put out a second team.

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

      Like it. Personally I would do Sánchez -> Mane and upgrade the defence a little

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

        Yeah i could. but really think sanchez is going to kill it (chelseafan here)

    3. amitmishr
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      Is Erikson nailed and likely to play from the start? Interesting pick, if he starts.

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

        I hope soo! havent heard anything different

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

    We hopping off the Sanchez wagon or people still rolling with him? , having a hard time dropping him

    1. waldo666
      • 15 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      I'm still rolling with him, might be pig-headed stubbornness at this point but feel I need to stick fat.

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

        Yea me too might even C him

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

      sorta off united all together atm

  13. adam28193
    • 12 Years
    7 years, 4 months ago

    Currently on this

    Foster

    PVA - Mendy - Robertson

    Salah (C) - Jota - Richarlison - Mane

    Aguero - Zaha - King

    Subs: Fabianski - Stephens - Cedric - AWB

    0.5 ITB, any changes lads?

    1. Rasping Drive
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      Really nice

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

      really like it! im not a fan of rich, maybe swap him to Maddison but its a flip of a coin between them really.

      Maybe bail cedric as I don't think hes going to play and after gw1 if a lot bail him he could drop already.

    3. JRO093
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      Excellent team. I basically have the same except gone Bilva and Tomkins instead of Pva and Jota (more or less). Jealous of your Pva now! 🙂

  14. arndff_
    • 13 Years
    7 years, 4 months ago

    Foster an:

    1) Fabianski
    2) Patricio

    Why?

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

      and*

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

      Fab and McCarthy

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

      Patricio, don't understand the love for west ham, I know they've spent a lot but I don't think it will matter defencivly

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

        Fab killed it at Swansea who got relegated

  15. the dom 1
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    7 years, 4 months ago

    5.5 to spend on a def if Bailley isnt fit for GW1.

    Who do you recommend?

    Cheers

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

      im on luiz

    2. the dom 1
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      what about Tarkowski with those 8 first fixtures bar Man U in GW4?

  16. Toonzie
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    7 years, 4 months ago

    how is this team

    Ederson - Button
    Robertson - Shaw - Cook - Tomkins - Wan
    Salah - Alexis - Bilva - Richardlison - Stephens
    Aguero - Zaha - King

    1. waldo666
      • 15 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      Not bad at all.

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

      It's very good.
      Imo Eriksen in the Sanchez spot for the first two weeks and then maybe Mane in.
      Would leave a mil for Cook upgrade.

  17. zLaTaN@uNiTeD
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 4 months ago

    Thoughts on Lucas Moura as two week punt?

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

      Maybe longer

    2. the dom 1
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      Thinking of him myself now!

  18. Aussiemilan
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 4 months ago

    A) Ederson and Firmino
    or
    B) 4.5 keeper and Auba

    already have Aguero, cheers guys!

    1. Rasping Drive
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      B

    2. Jackie Moon
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      A for me.

      But I'm concerned about Ederson starting the season after not playing in the CS. I have Ederson, but worried now. Do you think he'll start?

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

        i think he will, I took it more to give Bravo a game before he plays no prem this year and just cup games

  19. Essem
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 4 months ago

    Button second choice at BHA right?

  20. UnitednationsXI
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    7 years, 4 months ago

    Tough one..

    A: Coleman + Mahrez + Mane vs.
    B: Coleman + Bilva + Sanchez
    C: Cedric/Awb rotation + Mahrez + Sanchez

    1. Garth Marenghi
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      C

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

      A

  21. amitmishr
    • 10 Years
    7 years, 4 months ago

    Any Gunner fans? What is likely composition Emery would play. I think ozil and auba will be regulars, but if laca plays, auba will shift to wings and not worth the investment. Laca then becomes pure gold.

    Mkhi similarly, if nailed would be good value, but might miss out on rotation. Any clarity on this

    1. Jackie Moon
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      Im just guessing here without any evidence, but who has evidence at this point in the season. I would expect Laca may be benched in the big games to have an extra in midfield, but will likely start with Auba in the lesser games to give them more attack. But as I said, Im only guessing.

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

      I think this depends on Ramsey's fit. If Rambo is fit, the formation most likely is 433 with Auba、Ozil and Mkhi up front, Rambo in the middle. Now Rambo likely will miss GW1, so Laca will be start and Auba on the left wing and Ozil in the middle.

  22. Jackie Moon
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 4 months ago

    Is Ederson expected to start the season after not playing in the CS?

    Is Bailly injured for start of season?

    I was hoping to have Ederson and Bailly in my team, but Ederson didn't play CS and Bailly is also an injury doubt now. Other option would be De Gea and Mendy, but I need to find another 1mil to do it.

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

      He’s having a kid really soon so might sit out a match or two, but he’s definitely first choice.

      1. Jackie Moon
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 4 months ago

        Oh really. I didn't know this. If I'm going with Ederson then he needs to play the opening games as I have a non-playing bench keeper. Really annoying! Just as I thought I had my team sorted!

  23. BigAsGiroud_
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 4 months ago

    The best 5.0 def???

    1. Jackie Moon
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      Any Burnley, Sakho, maybe Pereira.

      I could also do with a 5 defender, but can't decide. Probably gonna end up with a Burnley defender, but worried about the Europa League impact.

    2. Valar(Keith)
      • 16 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      Pereira is gonna have a great season imo...fixtures from gw 2 are class too

  24. Manumana
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 4 months ago

    Is DDG worth 6 mill ?

    1. Jackie Moon
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      For me yes he is! But also depends on the rest of your team. His cost might weaken other positions so gotta way up what you are losing to afford him.

      I currently have Ederson and Bailly, but concerned both might not play opening week so considering De Gea and Mendy, but gotta find the extra 1mil to afford it.

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

        My back line is currently

        DDG
        Mendy Robbo PVA

        1. Jackie Moon
          • 7 Years
          7 years, 4 months ago

          Thats exactly how I might end up, but with a 4 man defense including Coleman as well. Very good setup.

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

            Nice

    2. Karan_G14
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      He’s worth it imo. United’s fixtures first 8 week are very good.

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

        Think ill stick with him then. Cheers

    3. Cok3y5murf
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      His price rose up to 5.9m last season, so I'd say it's a fair price for him

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

        Do u thinks hes a goin to be the best choice to start with & stick with ? In yr opinion

  25. thorvaldsson
    • 13 Years
    7 years, 4 months ago

    Am I crazy for drafting Heung-Min Son? I mean like Ozil he had only 3 games in the world cup. Newcastle in disarray and he is selfish...

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

      I believe he is only playing the Newcastle game then heading to the Asia games so won't be available for a few weeks

  26. Urchin
    • 12 Years
    7 years, 4 months ago

    If Pickford moves to Chelsea as expected, will he be 5 or 5.5? What do we think?

    1. Jackie Moon
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      Do you mean Butland? Pickford already in the game and Butland is who I have heard linked with the move.

      I would expect any new Chelsea keeper with definitely be 5.5 if not in the game already.

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

        Oh right, the English GKs confused me 🙂
        I meant Butland. 5.5 will downer, Pickford or Schemichael move would have been perfect.

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

      His initial value wont change

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

        True, stupid error on my part in the question. I meant Butland, not Pickford 🙂

  27. Scotty B
    • 13 Years
    7 years, 4 months ago

    Please RMT:-any changes needed?

    Ederson
    Cook VVD Shaw
    B Silva Salah Sanchez Mane
    Kamara Aguero King

    Stekelenburg AWB Schneiderlin Peltier

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

      Try posting in the RMT Community Article 🙂

      https://www.fantasyfootballscout.co.uk/2018/08/06/rmt-collection-niemi/

  28. eamonhegg
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 4 months ago

    Choose one from each!

    A- Zaha B-Arnie
    @- Auba $-Aguero
    C-Robertson D-Mendy

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

      B
      $
      C

    2. the dom 1
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      B
      $
      D

  29. SpaceCadet
    • 12 Years
    7 years, 4 months ago

    Best option to complete this defence? Budget 6m. Thinking Mendy but scared of rotation.

    Patricio foster
    vvd xxxxx boly peltier wan biss

  30. Srv210
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 4 months ago

    If you want just one premium defender ,then which 3 def would you choose as your 5.0m and less

    6.0,4.0 ,_,_,_

    A)Lowton or other Burnley guy
    B) Fuchs or pereira
    C) Lovren (but he's not for gw1)
    D) double up with Tomkins & wan bissaka
    E) Daniels
    F) any newcomers wolves,Cardiff or Fulham
    G) dunk/Duffy