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The start of the new season is just days away and the Scoutcast crew are still full of doubts about their 15-man Fantasy Premier League squads.

Andy, Az, David and Mark join me to mull over our likely strategies for the start of the 2018/19 campaign as well as reveal our current line-ups.

Across our 82-minute chat, a consensus emerges on backing Manchester City and Liverpool premium assets. But that could all change depending on tomorrow’s transfer deadline day deals and surprise team news.

Meanwhile, Wolverhampton Wanderers, Crystal Palace and Bournemouth look set to supply our teams with a supporting cast of bargain enablers due to favourable fixtures. Well, for now at least.

But the groupthink soon breaks down when we discuss forward options, with Mark looking exclusively for value up top, while the rest of us are more keen to splash our cash.

The hive-mind soon returns at the end as we reveal our top choice for the Gameweek 1 armband, so to help those daring to shun a certain Egyptian we also offer up a host of alternative captaincy options.

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  1. Ógie
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    7 years, 10 months ago

    Any members league this season i can't seem to find the code?

    1. TorresMagic™
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 16 Years
      7 years, 10 months ago

      Under most popular members tables.

    2. Gnu
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      7 years, 10 months ago

      On members page, half way down right side.

    3. Ógie
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 10 months ago

      Cheers guys

  2. Futbol Heritage
    • 16 Years
    7 years, 10 months ago

    Havent been on here a while, but is there anyway you could add yourself to the HOF table or that needs to be initiated by whoever is maintaining that table?

    1. TorresMagic™
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 16 Years
      7 years, 10 months ago

      Need to be in a FFS League.

      1. Futbol Heritage
        • 16 Years
        7 years, 10 months ago

        Thank you, I just got on the league. Excited to see if I could be in the top 10k!

      2. Bad Kompany
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 10 months ago

        Is the lms a ffs league

        1. TorresMagic™
          • Has Moderation Rights
          • 16 Years
          7 years, 10 months ago

          You can get removed from it so no.

          1. Bad Kompany
            • 8 Years
            7 years, 10 months ago

            Cheers!

    2. Futbol Heritage
      • 16 Years
      7 years, 10 months ago

      Also, is there a "top 1k any season" league around?

      1. Gianluca Busio's Hair …
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 15 Years
        7 years, 10 months ago

        (humble brag) 😉

        create one, I'll join next year.

        1. Futbol Heritage
          • 16 Years
          7 years, 10 months ago

          Haha, I did it only in my 9th season so well done to you!

          I'm in a Top 10K any season and having broken 1k last year was hoping to find one 😀

          1. BananaNose Maldonado
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 11 Years
            7 years, 10 months ago

            One exists.

        1. Futbol Heritage
          • 16 Years
          7 years, 10 months ago

          Perfect. Thanks !

  3. Aubamazette
    • 11 Years
    7 years, 10 months ago

    If Mane isn't on pens
    Mane or Erisken?

    1. Cok3y5murf
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 10 months ago

      M

    2. Royal5
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 10 months ago

      How will you get the answer if he's on pens or not by tomorrow?

      1. Postman Ty
        • 11 Years
        7 years, 10 months ago

        Lol silly questions really. But I guess if the answer is still Mane then it works either way.

      2. Aubamazette
        • 11 Years
        7 years, 10 months ago

        Some people swaying to Mane because they think he's on pens, so im asking if they knew that he wasn't who'd they pick

    3. Smurf
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      7 years, 10 months ago

      Mane isn’t on pens more than likely.

      They are both really great options. IMO neither are far better than the other so I’d go with your gut or your personal preference.

  4. Postman Ty
    • 11 Years
    7 years, 10 months ago

    Alright boys, lets hear what you have to say about this lot please and thank you.

    DDG
    Robertson - D.Luiz - Shaw
    Salah (c) - B.Silva - Willian - Richarlison
    Aguero - Zaha - King

    Hamer - Mendy - Stephens - Wan-Bissaka

    Most people won't like Mendy on the bench but I really think Arsenal will grab a goal or two and I have better options on the pitch imo. DDG and Zaha will eventually become Fabianski and Arny on a WC when the fixtures swing. I like it to start.

    1. Random Name
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 10 months ago

      Missing 1 more big hitter imo

      1. Postman Ty
        • 11 Years
        7 years, 10 months ago

        I would tend to agree, but I'm hoping Willian will be that guy this year with consistent minutes, and Silva could be a cheap route into the City attack for a few weeks at least. Having 8 players from top 5 teams feels good.

        1. MarvelouSuccess
          • 13 Years
          7 years, 10 months ago

          Willian reminds me of Nani. He can be world class one game but rubbish in others.

          1. Postman Ty
            • 11 Years
            7 years, 10 months ago

            Oh lord, as a Chelsea fan I know. A lot of people last season were going on about how it was crazy that he wasn't a regular starter, but if they watched him go on dry spells for ages they would have realized. I think he will do well under Sarri, and he's been more consistent since 2018 rolled in. He used to have a knack for passing the ball the the opposing keeper, he seems to have stopped doing that which is nice.

  5. Bad Kompany
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 10 months ago

    Chances of Maddison starting in gw 1?

    1. MarvelouSuccess
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 10 months ago

      Likely but I'm holding off until after a tricky away game

      1. Bad Kompany
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 10 months ago

        Cheers!

  6. jaguar shark
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    7 years, 10 months ago

    A. Neves + Aubameyang
    B. Eriksen + Arnautovic
    C. Firmino + Mkhitarian

    ????????

    1. MarvelouSuccess
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 10 months ago

      B easy

    2. Bad Kompany
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 10 months ago

      Who are you other attackers?

      1. jaguar shark
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        7 years, 10 months ago

        Aguero and King

  7. meksss
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 10 months ago

    I just completed a draft and i've got an offer of Firmino/Neves for my Jesus/Richarlson. Should I take it or stay put?

    1. Smurf
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      7 years, 10 months ago

      Take it and run. Much rather have Firmino.

    2. MarvelouSuccess
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 10 months ago

      Take it imo

    3. Bad Kompany
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 10 months ago

      Close one but I’d take it

    4. Netley Lucas
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 10 months ago

      Tempter, hmmm... might be worth it but don't hold me to it 😆

  8. Ziyech on the Bench
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 10 months ago

    Anyone hear what player Mark said at minute 28:44?

    1. Netley Lucas
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 10 months ago

      FPL Virgin did but I'll check... Jota

  9. MarvelouSuccess
    • 13 Years
    7 years, 10 months ago

    Do you have to pay to be in a draft league? I've never done a draft league.

    1. Netley Lucas
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 10 months ago

      Nah

      1. MarvelouSuccess
        • 13 Years
        7 years, 10 months ago

        Is it too late to do a draft league now?

  10. D_R_S_PORT_S
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 10 months ago

    so final dilemma,just one suggestion needed to settle my team.
    Suggest one trio:
    A)shaw + richarlison + kamara (3-5-2)
    Or,
    B)kabasele + billing + zaha (3-4-3)

    1. MarvelouSuccess
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 10 months ago

      B but it's not great

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

    Everton will be top after 9 games with those fixtures. Sig @ 2.2% just seems a no-brainer. 7.5m is not very expensive for a CAM on set pieces.

    #EdinKnowsFootball

    1. Cok3y5murf
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 10 months ago

      lol

  12. GOTHAM City F.C.
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 10 months ago

    a. Mane+Zaha
    b. Firmino+Jota

    Already have Salah.

    1. IL Fantasista
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 10 months ago

      Prefer A

      1. GOTHAM City F.C.
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 10 months ago

        thanks

    2. ALegendJ
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 10 months ago

      A

  13. Scheister
    • 13 Years
    7 years, 10 months ago

    Alrighty, only two spots to go:

    A) Mahrez & 4.5(Boly/Doherty)
    B) Rich & 6.0(VVD/Bavies) +1.0itb

  14. RomeluStormzy
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 10 months ago

    Still struggling for which two strikers:

    a) King - Currently have - Doesn't normally start well.
    b) Arnie - Worried about fixtures.
    c) Tosun - Doubling up with Rich.
    d) Zaha - OOP potentially.
    e) Mitrovic - Promoted and unproven in prem

    Please give reasons if possible. Thanks.

    1. ChelseaKTBFF
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 10 months ago

      Ive gone Kamara and Firmino to avoid the hassle

    2. Netley Lucas
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 10 months ago

      Boils down to gut feeling mate, b & d for me because they're the best players of the 5

    3. ALegendJ
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 10 months ago

      AB for me

    4. SC not pearls before swine
      • 15 Years
      7 years, 10 months ago

      I've like Mitrovic. He was a monster for Fulham, 12 goals in 17 matches and more shots in the box per minute than any premier league striker other than Kane. In the only premier league season he got significant minutes he scored a respectable 9 goals in 2100 minutes at age 20.

      I've also talked myself into Austin. When he gets the minutes, he bags the goals. I have less confidence in him though.

      1. SC not pearls before swine
        • 15 Years
        7 years, 10 months ago

        Of the others you listed, I probably like Arnie the most.

    5. Scheister
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 10 months ago

      And Wood

    6. RomeluStormzy
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 10 months ago

      Cheers! Think I will be switching all the way down to the wire tbh.

  15. Bruno Bruno!!
    • 10 Years
    7 years, 10 months ago

    Any cash leagues set up want to play for something this season, I think there was one set up last season

    1. Chillada
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 10 months ago

      I too would be interested
      #edinknowsfootball

  16. IL Fantasista
    • 13 Years
    7 years, 10 months ago

    Probably been asked before but interested to hear some opinions :

    A. Bilva + Firmino

    B. Mané + (1. Arnie or 2. Zaha)

    Cheers

    1. ChelseaKTBFF
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 10 months ago

      Gone A

    2. Chillada
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 10 months ago

      B Mane and Zaha

      #edinknowsfootball

    3. ALegendJ
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 10 months ago

      B1

    4. Hot Fuzz
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 10 months ago

      i got a mix of both. 🙂

  17. ALegendJ
    • 12 Years
    7 years, 10 months ago

    Jota doesn't have the fixtures nor set pieces as Neves takes them. Would you put him in ahead of Richarlison ?

    1. Chillada
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 10 months ago

      Richy Rich too easy fixtures, arbeiten him for first 9 weeks!
      #edinknowsfootball

      1. ALegendJ
        • 12 Years
        7 years, 10 months ago

        #EdinOut

    2. Netley Lucas
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 10 months ago

      That's the call for me too. Yes, I can reverse it if wrong 😆

      1. ALegendJ
        • 12 Years
        7 years, 10 months ago

        Richa in a new team though, we sure he will start?

    3. Scratch
      • 16 Years
      7 years, 10 months ago

      Richarlison doesn't have set pieces either

      1. ALegendJ
        • 12 Years
        7 years, 10 months ago

        true, but torn between the two

  18. Ziyech on the Bench
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 10 months ago

    Kepa price guess?

    1. Chillada
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 10 months ago

      5.5m
      #edinknowsfootball

    2. Niemi
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 10 months ago

      5.5

      1. Chillada
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 10 months ago

        #Niemiknowsfootballtoo

    3. ALegendJ
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 10 months ago

      5.5

  19. Jay Jay Okocha
    • 12 Years
    7 years, 10 months ago

    A) Mahrez + Cairney
    B) B Silva + Jota

    1. ALegendJ
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 10 months ago

      B

  20. Scheister
    • 13 Years
    7 years, 10 months ago

    Is Luiz really nailed?

    How many weeks do we expect Shaw to start, 2?

    1. Netley Lucas
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 10 months ago

      I wouldn't say he's nailed as Christ is there, should get a chance though

      Yep, couple of weeks tops unless he really makes a mess or does fantastically well

      1. Andy_Social
        • 13 Years
        7 years, 10 months ago

        A Luiz is for life, not just for Easter. A decent option, if not for me. I have had Shaw for ages but took him out as I just can't trust Mou or Shaw himself beyond GW1.

  21. stat
      7 years, 10 months ago

      If Rose leaves Spurs on loan, and Spurs don't sign another LB, I am guessing that make Davies nailed on.

      Assuming Davies is nailed on, would you rather have:

      A) DDG set and forget + rotate Kabasele/Bamba/AWB (one of them starts, two benched)
      B) Rotate Ryan/Foster + Davies set and forget + AWB/Peltier permabenched

      1. Niemi
        • 11 Years
        7 years, 10 months ago

        I assume he's nailed on from the start anyway, but can't see Spurs letting him go without replacing him. Kurzawa has been mentioned.

        1. stat
            7 years, 10 months ago

            That's true, now that I think about it, it would be extremely risky to only have 1 proper LB in your team.
            And yeah he is nailed from the start but could still get rotated if they sign someone else (or Rose stays). Think I might stick with Dave for the safety of nailed on Man Utd defensive coverage.

        2. Netley Lucas
          • 10 Years
          7 years, 10 months ago

          I would assume KWP can relieve Davies at times so the gap in quality may widen but the risk is still present

          Cheap keeper & premium defender seems to win the race

          1. stat
              7 years, 10 months ago

              True, I'd still be willing to take that risk though since he'd be likely to play more games like you implied.
              Would you still go for Davies even if Rose stays?

            • Niemi
              • 11 Years
              7 years, 10 months ago

              KWP can play LB, but really don't rate him in that position. Would be more than happy with him as cover for RB, not LB. Aurier could also cover LB, but hopefully there's an incoming at LB.

        3. That Was Easy!
          • 11 Years
          7 years, 10 months ago

          Which do you like?

          1- Mane, Eriksen, Zaha
          2- Sanchez, Townsend, Firmino

          Leaning toward the latter, as I think Sanchez will have a big game, Townsend really game into his own at the end of last season, and a Firmino to outperform Mane for another season.

          1. Hot Fuzz
            • 9 Years
            7 years, 10 months ago

            for how long? Season keeper?
            short team i dont like either to much $$ long term i like 1

          2. Hot Fuzz
            • 9 Years
            7 years, 10 months ago

            term **** not team hahaha..

        4. Homo Neanderthalensis
          • 12 Years
          7 years, 10 months ago

          Which of the following teams would be the best option:

          A)
          Allison
          Mendy VVD Bailly Lindelof
          B.Silva Keita Sánchez Jota
          Aguero Aubameyang

          B)
          Ryan
          Mendy VVD Bailly
          B.Silva Mane Sanchez Jota
          Aguero Firmino King

          C)
          Ryan
          Mendy TAA Shaw
          Mahrez Mane Sanchez Jota
          Aguero Firmino King

          1. Homo Neanderthalensis
            • 12 Years
            7 years, 10 months ago

            (Sanchez switching to Hazard when he’s back)

          2. Chillada
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 9 Years
            7 years, 10 months ago

            Where are the Everton players?
            I choose C
            #edinknowsfootball

            1. Homo Neanderthalensis
              • 12 Years
              7 years, 10 months ago

              Not touching Everton lol, they look so weak atm.

              1. Hot Fuzz
                • 9 Years
                7 years, 10 months ago

                no everton... whats about salah?
                for a salahless team they all look not to bad 1. for me but no salah no go for me hahahaha.

                1. Homo Neanderthalensis
                  • 12 Years
                  7 years, 10 months ago

                  I’m settled on no salah Mo-or-less 😉

                  1. Hot Fuzz
                    • 9 Years
                    7 years, 10 months ago

                    Hahahahaha... have you watched him in the last games ? I did and he could of had goals in double digets and assist gelore with klopp and the team behind him he is a bloody machine my guess another 300 +++ season all the best for the season dude 🙂

        5. Scratch
          • 16 Years
          7 years, 10 months ago

          Very tempted to put TAA in.

          As I see it, he's just as much first choice as Robertson and £1m cheaper. We know Moreno and Clyne will come in sometimes but it shouldn't be a problem at least until CL starts.
          He's probably only 50/50 to start vs West Ham, but I wouldn't be too bothered about that, I think West Ham look good and Liverpool conceding wouldn't be any surprise anyway.

          Would much prefer him to, say, Shaw. At the same price but we know Mourinho isn't his biggest fan and could haul him off at HT. And Young coming back soon means he's an inevitable early transfer you have to make.

          1. Netley Lucas
            • 10 Years
            7 years, 10 months ago

            Think we all are but the fear of Robbo becoming the new Alonso is scaring us to death 😆

            1. fedolefan
              • 11 Years
              7 years, 10 months ago

              I don't think he's anywhere near as attacking as Alonso now, is he? He's crossing the ball in a fair few times, but Alonso was just in the box all the time.

              1. Netley Lucas
                • 10 Years
                7 years, 10 months ago

                Yeah, but he's a menace and his crossing is so good to folk who can finish. Pile a load of cleanies & baps with the odd goal and he could beat the lot.

                1. fedolefan
                  • 11 Years
                  7 years, 10 months ago

                  Yeah, but crossing could work with TAA too, albeit to a lesser extent? Robbo may get a few assists more than TAA but TAA is a full million cheaper. I was more interested in the goal threat really. I don't know how they do bonus wise though.

                  1. Netley Lucas
                    • 10 Years
                    7 years, 10 months ago

                    I think it probably boils down to a gut feeling that Robbo can smash it, but from a pure value pov you may have a point and it's something I've been pondering too.

                    1. fedolefan
                      • 11 Years
                      7 years, 10 months ago

                      If he's been in your team all along, I wouldn't budge this late though. The regret could be too much if he gets off to a flyer. I haven't had Robbo in many of my drafts, so am always looking to shift him out. 😛

              2. Andy_Social
                • 13 Years
                7 years, 10 months ago

                I dunno, I think he could be. Last season in his earlier games he had to restrain himself due to the dodgy defence, but he's got the security of not only VVD but also Fabinho to allow him to range forward, as Alonso has. And he'll be crossing for Salah to run onto - what's not to like?

                1. fedolefan
                  • 11 Years
                  7 years, 10 months ago

                  What's not to like is the price only and if TAA can offer comparable returns for a mill less.

            2. Andy_Social
              • 13 Years
              7 years, 10 months ago

              Robbo the new Alonso - that's a very good way of putting it!

              I'm actually going with Robbo and TAA (plus Salah). TAA can sit out GW1 with PVA and Mendy lining up and Wan-Bis in first reserve. I'll normally go 4 at the back with that lot.

            3. Cok3y5murf
              • 9 Years
              7 years, 10 months ago

              He's a left back, not a wingback

              1. Netley Lucas
                • 10 Years
                7 years, 10 months ago

                Banal comment

                1. Cok3y5murf
                  • 9 Years
                  7 years, 10 months ago

                  Full backs don't get forward as often as wingbacks, so he can't get attacking returns as much as Alonso did.

                  In the CS, Mendy had no attacking threat in the first half either. Only when Pep subbed out Sane and changed formation did he get forward.

          2. nisag17
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 16 Years
            7 years, 10 months ago

            TAA over Shaw definitely. But please don't compare Moreno with Clyne. Moreno is definitely second choice by a distance. Clyne maybe slightly and maybe used as first choice in certain matches. Having said that 25-30 starts at 5.0 isn't bad for a quite attaçking Liverpool defender.

            1. Scratch
              • 16 Years
              7 years, 10 months ago

              In fairness Moreno was actually doing well last season up until his injury which gave Robertson his big chance. Klopp likes Moreno he will get the odd game.

        6. PvA
          • 9 Years
          7 years, 10 months ago

          A) TAA, Eriksen, Richarlison and Kamara

          B) WB, Sigurdsson, Maddison and Zaha

          1. Chillada
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 9 Years
            7 years, 10 months ago

            2
            #edinknowsfootball

          2. nisag17
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 16 Years
            7 years, 10 months ago

            B

        7. MagicMessi
          • 13 Years
          7 years, 10 months ago

          Siggy or Rich ?

          1. Chillada
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 9 Years
            7 years, 10 months ago

            Sig 100%
            #edinknowsfootball

            1. MagicMessi
              • 13 Years
              7 years, 10 months ago

              Rich and Madison or Siggy and 5.5(Fraser maybe?)
              ???
              Thanks mate

              1. Chillada
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                • 9 Years
                7 years, 10 months ago

                Sig + Ralls (save 0.5m) imo
                I just feel Gylfi is excellent option this season. I put my reputation on it.
                #edinknowsfootball

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

                  Hashtags have no function on this site, fyi.

        8. 420king
          • 11 Years
          7 years, 10 months ago

          Edin Ibrahimović

          #daretoedin

        9. Tickle Me Enzo
          • 9 Years
          7 years, 10 months ago

          Firmino vs Mane: Both obviously starting, no reason to think either will highly outscore/underscore the other, who do you think will consistently be subbed off more frequently or first? Sturridge will come on for Firmino, Shakiri likely for Mane (if he's not starting). Sturridge has been in great pre-season form, and Klopp will likely be more than content with letting him finish out each game if they hit a two goal margin. Shakiri can also be used to relieve Salah in the same situation. Torn between the two, who do you think will accumulate more game time?

          1. Netley Lucas
            • 10 Years
            7 years, 10 months ago

            Was thinking the same thing along with most of us I suspect. One thing I do like about Bobby over Mane is the structure, gives a nicer balance of funds. However I do like Arnie & Zaha so a bit torn. Basically valuing them the same mate, other factors are at play.

            1. Tickle Me Enzo
              • 9 Years
              7 years, 10 months ago

              My intuition tells me Firmino, but as my team is set up for 343 with Salah, the selection of Firmino dictates no option for a midfielder in the premium 8-10 bracket once a breakout player stands out, and this is why I can't seem to take Mane out of my team for Bobby

          2. Andy_Social
            • 13 Years
            7 years, 10 months ago

            I've been thinking this through as well.
            I've been worried that Mane will lose minutes to Fat Shaq, but now I'm coming round to thinking that the Studge is looking fit and hot and will get significant minutes. Even if it means both Shaq and Studge are regular 65th minute substitutes, it still reduces the number of points likely to be bagged by Mane and Bobby.

            As a result I've taken both out of my side. Salah remains of course along with Robbo. My 3rd Pool is now TAA - he'll also be rotated but it's a lesser investment. Keep an eye on Keita - he should get more minutes and if he looks like being an assist machine I'll be first on his bandwagon.

            1. Tickle Me Enzo
              • 9 Years
              7 years, 10 months ago

              Keita sure is accumulating assists at a notable pace so far. Feeling content with TAA until the first international break or so?

              1. Andy_Social
                • 13 Years
                7 years, 10 months ago

                TAA's a risk. Depends on Clyne's form and whether TAA can maintain his standards at such a young age. But for 5m it's a worthwhile gamble, easily rectified by a 2FT to get Keita. I'm not putting a certain timescale on it - it's a watch-n-see for me.

        10. AC Me Rollin
          • 7 Years
          7 years, 10 months ago

          Not a FPL question but do you think Fabregas starts against HUD

          1. Andy_Social
            • 13 Years
            7 years, 10 months ago

            He might if Kante isn't ready but mostly I think he'll be used as an impact sub with Barkley or RLC (or a TDD newbie) starting.

        11. Scheister
          • 13 Years
          7 years, 10 months ago

          A) Shaw
          B) Luiz
          C) F it, upgrade to Bavies

          1. nisag17
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 16 Years
            7 years, 10 months ago

            B. But Luiz is already .5 more than Shaw.

            1. Homo Neanderthalensis
              • 12 Years
              7 years, 10 months ago

              I’d rather Bailly