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  1. Miguel Sanchez
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 25 days ago

    Should we partner Ederson with a playing 4.5 GK from the off to save a transfer down the line with his wife being pregnant?

    1. Cok3y5murf
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 25 days ago

      In that case you may as well get Mendy because you're spending an extra 0.5 here anyway

      1. Miguel Sanchez
        • 10 Years
        8 years, 25 days ago

        Got Mendy too

        1. Cok3y5murf
          • 10 Years
          8 years, 25 days ago

          Oh okay. I would just put a 4m keeper then

    2. LosBlancos
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 25 days ago

      Oh, interesting

    3. the dom 1
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 25 days ago

      No, get 4.0 GK if you have Ederson imo. spend savings elsewhere!

    4. Albrightondknight
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 25 days ago

      I am wondering if I am naive to have Ederson with a 4.0

      Is he just going to play after no pre season minutes?

      1. the dom 1
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        8 years, 25 days ago

        FYI - I have Alisson & Stek

        1. Albrightondknight
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 11 Years
          8 years, 25 days ago

          Not a bad call but 3 pool spot full already.

          1. the dom 1
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 11 Years
            8 years, 25 days ago

            I made the decision to not go with a pool def until I know 100% who is actually nailed on between Robbo & TAA as i know Clyne is back fit again and has been playing alot of pre-season.

  2. Essem
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 25 days ago

    Is Gray going to start for Watford? He has been good in pre-season and has one of the best xg90 of budget forwards. Good first three fixtures as well. I see a lot of rumors that he is going to be sold, but surely Watford have to find a replacement first? Can't play Deeney when he eventually is suspended.

    1. LosBlancos
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 25 days ago

      I think he is, decent differential shout. Still think King and Arnie/Zaha are better though

      1. Essem
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 25 days ago

        Owned by 0.7%. King can't keep outperforming his xG. Arnie tough fixtures and 1.0 more expensive. Zaha is bad when playing on the wing. I'm getting Gray if he starts.

        1. Christina.
          • 16 Years
          8 years, 25 days ago

          Watf strikers are poor stats wise. very poor. Team not attacking enough.

        2. LosBlancos
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 9 Years
          8 years, 25 days ago

          King seems to be moving more centerly and has great fixtures.

  3. LosBlancos
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 25 days ago

    Is Lloris being overlooked? I agree that Spurs will suffer offensively go start, but defensively they should be ok?
    If we have 3 City and 3 Liv, no money for DDG, Lloris could be the standout option. I rate Patricio as a goalie (currently on him and 1m itb), but how likely are Wolves to keeps CS? Tbf he could be the new Heaton/Pope

    1. Teror
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 25 days ago

      Lloris is always overlooked but if you look at his numbers from previous seasons he scores just as much as any Spurs defender. I mean, once again last season he was the top Spurs defender. If you're looking for a set and forget he's your man

      1. LosBlancos
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 25 days ago

        The thing is, will he be worth the extra 1m?
        I was saving that for Mahrez > KDB later down the line, but Mahrez could nail a spot I guess

        1. Teror
          • 11 Years
          8 years, 25 days ago

          No I wouldn't say he's worth the extra. KdB is the man you want in City once he's back. I'll be getting KdB and replacing Aguero with Aubamayang

          1. LosBlancos
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 9 Years
            8 years, 25 days ago

            Yeah, I think its worth to give Patricio a shot

    2. Karan_G14
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 25 days ago

      Stuck in the same situation.

      Patricio/Mahrez or DDG/Bilva.

      DDG could well be worth 6m looking at first few fixtures but that 1-1.5m saved could also come very handy. Don’t like Lloris would go with Patricio in that case.

      1. LosBlancos
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 25 days ago

        Why dont you like Lloris? His form hasnt been great recently, but he is still one of the better in the prem.and has a good defense in front of him.

        I dont think DDG will be worth it this year, stat wise the Utd defense was overperforming last year (and thats all due to DDG). If he plays like he did in the WC, Man Utd will crash and burn.

        1. Karan_G14
          • 10 Years
          8 years, 25 days ago

          I’d rather have Davies over Lloris for 0.5m more and offers way more attacking threat. Spurs have so many away games at the start and none of their CBs have started training. (Dier, Alder, Davidson, Verto)

          DDG only face Spurs from the top 6 in the first 8 fixtures. He could weep be worth it.

          1. LosBlancos
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 9 Years
            8 years, 25 days ago

            Yeah but I prefer Robbo Mendy and even VVD to Davies, its the keeper in isolation Im looking at.

            I wouldnt put it past the non top 6 to score against a weakened Man defense (no Matic, and makeshit back 4 is quite concerning)

            1. Karan_G14
              • 10 Years
              8 years, 25 days ago

              Agreed with your choice of defenders over Davies even I don’t own him.

              For me it’s more like get DDG or use the 1.5m to upgrade Bilva to Mahrez (which currently on form doesn’t feel right but Mahrez could still be the man to own this season).

    3. Urchin
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 25 days ago

      I am interested to see how spurs begin. Maybe due to lack of TransfersLlVE and most their players didn't feature in pre season 6 they seem under the radar.
      Also the outcome of Dembele transfer will be important. If he stays they can still have solid defensive season.

      1. LosBlancos
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 25 days ago

        True, better start with Patricio then I guess

  4. HHrvatin
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 25 days ago

    Which combo you prefer to start with...

    A) Richarlison/Arnie
    B) Jota/Tosun

    Thanks

    1. samy888
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 25 days ago

      A

    2. Teror
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 25 days ago

      I've got Arnie/Rich but out of the Evertons I'd prefer Tosun.

  5. samy888
    • 13 Years
    8 years, 25 days ago

    A- Richarlison
    B- walcott
    C- Pedro

    1. jc001
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 25 days ago

      a

  6. Afghanistanislas
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 25 days ago

    If Bailly looks unlikely to start, who would you get instead:
    A) Luiz
    B) PVA
    C) Shaw, upgrade Peltier > Tomkins
    D) A 4.5 def, upgrade elsewhere

    1. samy888
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 25 days ago

      Tomkins

    2. Karan_G14
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 25 days ago

      D

    3. Mini Mane Mo
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 25 days ago

      B....Jones could be a good pick too.

    4. Francescoli
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 25 days ago

      coin flip between Luiz and PVA imo.

  7. the dom 1
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    8 years, 25 days ago

    £6.5m to spend on my final mid, currently on Richarlison.....

    A. Rich (stick)

    B. Mata

    C. Pedro

    D. l. Moura

    Cheers

    1. jackjones
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 25 days ago

      Stick!

    2. Teror
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 25 days ago

      Moura is 7. If you can stretch to 7 I'd say get Moura.

      1. the dom 1
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        8 years, 25 days ago

        I have 1.5ITB

    3. GE
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 25 days ago

      Rich, Jota or Maddison also tempts me

  8. Konstaapeli
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 25 days ago

    If TAA starts today:

    A) TAA & Davies
    B) Robbo & Shaw

    1. n-doggg
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 25 days ago

      Only one of those 4 players is actually nailed

      1. ⚔★Vibudh★⚔
        • 10 Years
        8 years, 25 days ago

        This

    2. LosBlancos
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 25 days ago

      I dont like Davies and I dont like Shaw as prospects, but a starting TAA+1m > Robbo

  9. jackjones
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    8 years, 25 days ago

    A question for those who have Salah plus Kun/Auba.
    What is your captain strategy?
    I had expected most Salah owners to captain nearly every week, so do those of you still think Kun/Auba offer good value even if not captaining?
    Or will you simply rotate captains depending on fixtures?
    I’m interested because I don’t see value in 11m+ players when I have Salah, but I could easily be missing something.

    1. Teror
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 25 days ago

      I will listen to the whispering of the winds

    2. samy888
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 25 days ago

      Rotating c between salah and auba- have both

  10. Srv210
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 25 days ago

    Brighton,Watford, West ham defender are being considered by anyone as 4.5 m rotating options??

  11. KadMan
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 25 days ago

    Do we think that Lingard will be nailed on in the long run at United this season? Asking for a draft game.

    1. ⚔★Vibudh★⚔
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 25 days ago

      Nope
      But not a bad draft pick he will keep chipping in with points..

  12. ⚔★Vibudh★⚔
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 25 days ago

    Most nailed Burnley defeder?

    1. n-doggg
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 25 days ago

      Gotta be Mee

      1. ⚔★Vibudh★⚔
        • 10 Years
        8 years, 25 days ago

        Yeah but I heard Lowton somehwhere

        1. ⚔★Vibudh★⚔
          • 10 Years
          8 years, 25 days ago

          They signed Been Gibson

    2. KadMan
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 25 days ago

      Mee and Lowton

      1. ⚔★Vibudh★⚔
        • 10 Years
        8 years, 25 days ago

        Lowton more nailed as they signed Gibson?

        1. KadMan
          • 10 Years
          8 years, 25 days ago

          Don't think Gibson becomes first choice already but yeah, I'd get Lowton to be on the safe side.

          1. ⚔★Vibudh★⚔
            • 10 Years
            8 years, 25 days ago

            Oh

    3. Moeda
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 25 days ago

      Tarkowski or Mee

      1. ⚔★Vibudh★⚔
        • 10 Years
        8 years, 25 days ago

        Cheers

  13. n-doggg
    • 14 Years
    8 years, 25 days ago

    Thoughts on DSilva? He nailed on?

    1. Christina.
      • 16 Years
      8 years, 25 days ago

      Did he play in CS?

    2. Cok3y5murf
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 25 days ago

      He's certainly not nailed on

    3. GE
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 25 days ago

      Not at all, didn't play in pre season

      1. Respect My Authoritah
        • 12 Years
        8 years, 25 days ago

        He did play in preseason

    4. Amsterhammer
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 25 days ago

      Pep has said he will play less minutes this season.

      1. n-doggg
        • 14 Years
        8 years, 25 days ago

        Oh poo

  14. Cok3y5murf
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 25 days ago

    Is Smalling nailed?

    1. GE
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 25 days ago

      No, don't think so

    2. n-doggg
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 25 days ago

      Nope.

    3. KadMan
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 25 days ago

      Not anymore

    4. ⚔★Vibudh★⚔
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 25 days ago

      Nope

  15. GE
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 25 days ago

    Best max 5.5 def here? Or spread the money?

    Fab
    Robertson/Mendy/xxx
    Salah/Mane/Bilva/Richarlison
    Aguero/Arnie/Zaha

    Bench: Hamer, Stephens, W-B, Peltier

    1. KadMan
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 25 days ago

      I was set on Eric B but with his injury, I'm not sure anymore.

      1. ⚔★Vibudh★⚔
        • 10 Years
        8 years, 25 days ago

        Tomkins and use money to upgrade elsewhere

        1. GE
          • 10 Years
          8 years, 25 days ago

          Good shout, where would you upgrade?

          1. ⚔★Vibudh★⚔
            • 10 Years
            8 years, 25 days ago

            No obvious upgrades actually, could improve bench by Stephens to Cairney and bank 0.5?

            1. GE
              • 10 Years
              8 years, 25 days ago

              Yup, could be a good shout, problem is that I have to play at least 3 at the back so can't rotate Tomkins and Cairney so I'm afraid that I will sooner or later downgrade Caitney to 4.5 mid to free up funds..
              Maybe just bank the 1.0 itb then?
              Or maybe Luiz?

              1. ⚔★Vibudh★⚔
                • 10 Years
                8 years, 25 days ago

                Oh I get it!
                I don't think Luiz is worth the risk,can still get him later so I would bank the money 🙂

                1. GE
                  • 10 Years
                  8 years, 25 days ago

                  Thanks a lot, mate!

        2. GE
          • 10 Years
          8 years, 25 days ago

          Zaha -> King
          Bilva -> Mahrez

          Maybe?

          1. ⚔★Vibudh★⚔
            • 10 Years
            8 years, 25 days ago

            I think Mahrez is not worth that much over Bilva better find a way to fit Eriksen..

            1. GE
              • 10 Years
              8 years, 25 days ago

              Yup, you may have right about that, Thanks 🙂 hard to find a way in for Eriksen though..

              1. ⚔★Vibudh★⚔
                • 10 Years
                8 years, 25 days ago

                If these Lucas Perez rumors are true u can do Arnie Zaha to King Wood and then do Bilva to Eriksen

                1. GE
                  • 10 Years
                  8 years, 25 days ago

                  Lucas Perez, Hmm, to take Arnie's spot up front?

                  1. ⚔★Vibudh★⚔
                    • 10 Years
                    8 years, 25 days ago

                    Maybe?
                    Also could try Zaha to Gray/Austin but it's a bit risky..

                2. GE
                  • 10 Years
                  8 years, 25 days ago

                  Nice upgrade

      2. GE
        • 10 Years
        8 years, 25 days ago

        Yup, me too..
        Coleman could be overpriced, PVA is a lot for a Palace-defender..
        Bellerin maybe?

      3. Zilla
        • 8 Years
        8 years, 25 days ago

        Just a knock, he is back in training

  16. Jjay
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    8 years, 25 days ago

    Kane or Aguero + 1.5 ITB?

    I keep switching, it’s driving me mad!

    1. Teror
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 25 days ago

      Aguero + 0ITB

    2. ⚔★Vibudh★⚔
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 25 days ago

      Aguero

      1. the dom 1
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        8 years, 25 days ago

        this*

    3. Jjay
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 25 days ago

      Thank you for helping make my mind up

    4. J ⚒ Gimme ur Mané
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 25 days ago

      Kun

  17. seewhyaxe
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 25 days ago

    Some insights please:

    a) Best 5.5m defender
    b) Best 5.0m defender
    c) Best 4.5m/4.5m defender for rotation

    1. El Cube
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 25 days ago

      a) Most value pick lies at 5.0 : Costa, Neves, Hughes, Cairney, Ralls

      b) For the entire season : Lovren
      For the beginning of the season perhaps Shaw

      c) Dont know

      1. seewhyaxe
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 25 days ago

        defender i mean, not midfielder actually

  18. drilsby
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 25 days ago

    Fulham keeper? Is Fabricio nailed?

  19. That Fantasy Guy
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    8 years, 25 days ago

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

    1. LosBlancos
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 25 days ago

      Im looking for a draft league as well

  20. SheBangsTheDrums
    • 11 Years
    8 years, 25 days ago

    How's this look?

    Patricio
    Robbo Mendy Azpi PVA
    Salah Mane Richarlison
    Kun Zaha King

    Fab Neves Masuaku AWB

    1. rainy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 25 days ago

      Please post these in the RMT Community Article 🙂

      https://www.fantasyfootballscout.co.uk/2018/08/04/rmt-collection-zoumasbloomers/

  21. Pether
    • 13 Years
    8 years, 25 days ago

    Pick two: Moura, Maddison, Richarlison

    1. Cheshire Duck
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 25 days ago

      moura (for the first couple of GW), richarlison

  22. Jjay
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    8 years, 25 days ago

    Anyone taking a punt on Iheanacho after his pre season?

    1. Cheshire Duck
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 25 days ago

      I have an eye on him but I'm waiting to see if he can be nailed

  23. El Cube
    • 14 Years
    8 years, 25 days ago

    In your opinion, which combination of players will get more points over the season? Both add up to 15.5 in value

    a) Hazard + Lovren

    b) Eriksen + Robertson

    1. Aubaaaaa
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 25 days ago

      B

    2. Respect My Authoritah
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 25 days ago

      Not sure, but B is an obvious choice to start the season

      1. El Cube
        • 14 Years
        8 years, 25 days ago

        Alright thanks.

  24. Dyslexia Untied FC
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 25 days ago

    Guys, which of these would you go for?
    A: Firmino and Richarlison
    B: King and Mané

    Cheers

    1. Cheshire Duck
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 25 days ago

      A

    2. Aubaaaaa
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 25 days ago

      B

  25. Doinkster
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 25 days ago

    A) Arnautovic
    B) King = 0.5m

    1. ⚔★Vibudh★⚔
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 25 days ago

      A

  26. Aubaaaaa
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 25 days ago

    Given Son will be going from Asian games from gw2 onwards, and Lamela still injured, will Lucas Moura be nailed for at least the first 3 gws?

    1. Cheshire Duck
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 25 days ago

      Yeah

  27. Daniel Exeter
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    8 years, 25 days ago

    Sitting on the plane in Gatwick

    Thinking Is it worth keeping .5 ITB or spending to upgrade Cedric?

    1. ⚔★Vibudh★⚔
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 25 days ago

      Upgrade to Burnley def

  28. FPL AXE
    • 12 Years
    8 years, 25 days ago

    What's happened to Firmino? No mention of him anywhere...

    1. Daniel Exeter
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 25 days ago

      Ideal

    2. rainy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 25 days ago

      Owners keeping mum 😉

  29. Return Of Chamakh
    • 13 Years
    8 years, 25 days ago

    https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/45092232

    Bad news for Arnie owners like myself! 🙁

    1. Daniel Exeter
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 25 days ago

      I wouldn’t be worried yet

    2. ⚔★Vibudh★⚔
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 25 days ago

      🙁
      King Wagon

  30. FPL Footy Show Pod
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 25 days ago

    Deciding to try rotating defenders.

    Can anyone point me in the way of a 2 (or 3?) way rotation please?

    From looking WHam and Watford seem to rotate - any better options?

    1. Bggz
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      8 years, 25 days ago

      the season ticker in the members section does it well

    2. LSP
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 25 days ago

      Palace and Wolves.

      Alternating home games for the first 8 game weeks 🙂