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Tottenham Hotspur players are causing some Fantasy Premier League managers dilemmas at the start of the season.

They have a favourable opening fixture at home to Aston Villa but with a trip to Manchester City in Gameweek 2 and relatively expensive price points, their assets could be the ones to miss out on those initial teams.

However, there are some encouraging reasons to own some of Mauricio Pochettino’s players at the start of the new campaign.

In this article we assess Spurs’ defensive and attacking potential based on last season’s underlying statistics.

As this analysis uses data from the Fantasy Football Scout Members Area, only those who have signed up for the 2019/20 season can access it in full.

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  1. Barphilona
    • 10 Years
    6 years, 8 months ago

    Thoughts? Not sure on AWB any other suggestions at 5.5?

    Ryan,
    Robertson, TAA, AWB
    Salah, Sterling, Fraser, Siggy, Perez
    Deulofeu, Jota

    1. Bojan ye gud ting
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      Coleman

      1. European Bob
        • 13 Years
        6 years, 8 months ago

        Everton signing Sidibe

  2. Hodg55
    • 9 Years
    6 years, 8 months ago

    Best 2 midfielders?

    A - Siggy
    B - Fraser
    C - Barkley
    D - Perez

    1. Carlton P
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      Bdac

  3. Angelic upstart
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 8 months ago

    Anyone think Maupay will be the best of the 6m strikers?
    I'd suspect he'll be better than Wesley and Adams but not so sure he'll be better than Ings. Anyone else I'm overlooking?

    1. Hairy Potter
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      Jo Elington

    2. Carlton P
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      Adams and Ings imo

    3. WVA
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      Adams will be lush

  4. Atters
    • 11 Years
    6 years, 8 months ago

    Not a massive fan of pre planned transfers. But, currently have Martial in my squad, is it worth a 1 week punt on Lucas with the view to then swapping the 2?

    1. Carlton P
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      I don’t think it is

    2. KujaliaFC
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      Two week punt. Son is only back in GW3.

    3. Marty McFly
      • 13 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      I’m doing this. Lots of options around 7-8 in mid. Moura is a good 1 week punt to assess the options.

  5. Slitherene
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 8 months ago

    Chances of Jimenez playing the opener?

    1. Pukki Party
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      Thursday EL game will give you a clue

      1. Slitherene
        • 8 Years
        6 years, 8 months ago

        Thanks!

  6. Cheeky Onion
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 8 months ago

    Best 4.0 defender?

    On Kelly at the moment

    1. Tommy Tynans Left Shin Pad
      • 14 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      Lundstrom

    2. Moderately content penguin
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      With Sakho nearly back and Cahill signed Kelly doesn’t look good at all.

    3. badgerboy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      Cahil just signed. Kelly is done.

  7. King Dong
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    6 years, 8 months ago

    What do you think fellas??

    Lloris
    Trent, Ake, Walker
    Salah, fraser, milivojevic, sterling
    King, rashord, calvert Lewis

    Button, Kelly, lundstran, dendoncker

    Cheers

    1. One for All
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      Doesn’t look very strong Ake, King, Rashford, milivojevic and calvert Lewis seems weak

      1. Carlton P
        • 10 Years
        6 years, 8 months ago

        Agreed

  8. Henning
    • 11 Years
    6 years, 8 months ago

    Bournemoth loan on Harry Wilson, will it affect gametime for King and C.Wilson?

    1. Total Slotball
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      He'll replace the injured Brooks on the right wing.

  9. Total Slotball
    • 10 Years
    6 years, 8 months ago

    Owning either Wilson and checking Bournemouth scores will be annoying this season

    1. Riska
      • 14 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      Is it worth dropping C.Wilson for this reason alone?

      1. Carlton P
        • 10 Years
        6 years, 8 months ago

        No. Get both!

        1. Riska
          • 14 Years
          6 years, 8 months ago

          For real though? I have Fraser/CWilson currently

          1. Carlton P
            • 10 Years
            6 years, 8 months ago

            No don’t! You have the right two

    2. Pukki Party
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      Ayewgate

    3. Henning
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      Get both or just King.

    4. Pukki Party
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      BTW is Cilson and Hilson on?

  10. Burger_and_Chips
    • 10 Years
    6 years, 8 months ago

    Thoughts on this??

    Option A - Perez & Zinchenko

    Option B - Barkley & Walker

  11. 11SPECIALONE11
    • 10 Years
    6 years, 8 months ago

    3- 5 - 2 with Moise Kean. I think I am set

                                 Pope
              Zinchenko - Van Dijk - Coleman

    KDB - Sterling - Salah (C) - Barkley - Perez                   
                    
                    Wilson - Moise Kean

    Bench: Button - Lundstram - Rico - Greenwood

    1. Livinginapool - Top 100 Any…
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      I like it. Though Coleman, Zinchenko seem long-term risks, Kean short-term...

      1. Riska
        • 14 Years
        6 years, 8 months ago

        Out of interest, are you classing Coleman as a long term risk because of injury?

        1. Livinginapool - Top 100 Any…
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 16 Years
          6 years, 8 months ago

          More the signing of Sidibe.

          1. Riska
            • 14 Years
            6 years, 8 months ago

            Gotcha, thanks. I have Digne but in the back of my mind i'm always like "well there's .5 sitting right there"

  12. dshv
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 8 months ago

    Please fellas RMT. If i need something tell me.

    Heaton (button)

    salah - Sterling - moura - perez (den)

    Wilson - jota (greenwood)

    Thanks in advance

    1. Iceball
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      Defenders

      1. @fpl_phenom
        • 10 Years
        6 years, 8 months ago

        be handy

    2. Darth Vardez
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      4 united defenders and too afraid to admit it?

  13. Iceball
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    6 years, 8 months ago

    Ings worth a punt?

    1. Carlton P
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      Absolutely

    2. Whiskerz
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      If I was picking a 6m fwd he'd be the one I'd choose.

    3. Hulk Smash
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      I actively avoid sicknote strikers. They cost you valuable transfers.

    4. @fpl_phenom
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      whos going to play upfront for southampton?

    5. IN SANE IN DE BRUYNE
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      Yes imo

    6. Dybala10
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      I like him for the first 6 or so. Can then switch to Woods if needs be.

  14. GREEN IS GOOD
    • 9 Years
    6 years, 8 months ago

    Sorted my team out.

    Don't need it rated.

    Cheers.

    1. Weasel Boy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      Your welcome

      1. Twisted Saltergater
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 16 Years
        6 years, 8 months ago

        My welcome?

    2. Darth Vardez
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      6/10

      1. GREEN IS GOOD
        • 9 Years
        6 years, 8 months ago

        More like 8.5/10

  15. Livinginapool - Top 100 Any…
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 16 Years
    6 years, 8 months ago

    Okay, just started looking at my team this week. Feels very late.

    Any thoughts on this:

    Ryan
    TAA - VVD - Digne
    Barkley - Salah - Sterling - Perez - De Bruyne
    Ings - Jota

    Subs: Button - Dunk - Lund - Greenwood

    1. THFC4LIFE
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      I’ve gone Moura and Wilson over KDB and Ings, apart from that rest is exactly the same

    2. Riska
      • 14 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      We basically have the same team, except you have Ings and De bruyne and I have Filson and Fraser. I really like Danny, but Bournemouth attackers are hard to pass up with their fixtures. What was the decision making there?

    3. Livinginapool - Top 100 Any…
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      I think they're all becoming pretty template now!

      Only just decided to put De Bruyne in. I think there'll be a few City goals in the early games, and looking at value, I think he could be one of the top scorers this season. I'm more uncertain about the other teams, including Bournemouth. You never quite know. Tbf their fixtures are great.

      Earlier today I had Fraser and Moura in my team. So, well, thinking's transient in pre-season. Hence, looking at the team so late!

      1. Riska
        • 14 Years
        6 years, 8 months ago

        I've probably made more changes in the past 24 hours than I have the past 24 days. It's interesting though because actually the Fraser/Wilson combo wasn't my biggest concern: it's Perez/Barkley. Also full disclosure I have Heaton instead of Ryan and Wood instead of Jota but I believe the thinking is the same. I fully expect my GW2 switch would be Wood, I just can't ignore his pre-season.

  16. Mcbazburger
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 8 months ago

    How about this team guys?

    Pope Heaton

    Robertson Digne (Cathcart Montoya Diop) (rotating)

    Salah Sterling KDB Trossard (Dendoncker)

    Wilson Ings Wesley

  17. Hulk Smash
    • 10 Years
    6 years, 8 months ago

    PSA: Gary Cahill priced at 4.5m for Crystal Palace looks a very good option.

    1. Drip Doctor
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      Don't get it, Sakho and Tompkins is an excellent partnership.

      1. Hulk Smash
        • 10 Years
        6 years, 8 months ago

        They're both injured. He'll be a good placeholder until a clear 4.5 option emerges.

    2. DeathoftheParty
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      Until their 1st line defenders are fit GW2.

  18. dunas_dog
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    6 years, 8 months ago

    Whether to get KDB or not alongside Salah and Sterling ? On the positive gets 9.5 m place in team for possible transfer to Son or Pépé in one move. On the negative would need to weaken defence (TAA VVD in both defences)

    So choice really

    A Digne Walker Fraser or
    B Coleman Dunk/4.5 KDB

    1. Shoplifters United
      • 13 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      B, for the reason you mention (flexibility to move to Pepe, Son). I also like the double City attack for GW1 (if not the entire campaign).

  19. adstomko
    • 9 Years
    6 years, 8 months ago

    Which group will score more points in the short term?
    A) Digne, Coleman, Duffy
    B) Pérez, Digne, Dunk

    1. Carlton P
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      The one with Digne in

  20. Javra
    • 13 Years
    6 years, 8 months ago

    Fraser or Moura? Moura could run riot GW1, potential band wagon there. Fraser seems expensive at 7.5, considering the caliber of alternatives available for 6-7.5. Thoughts?

    1. Drip Doctor
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      Fraser

    2. Good Times
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      Moura has the potential to do well, but Fraser looks a solid pick first 10 gws with the fixtures. Going with Fraser and Kane

    3. Mr Peanutbutter
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      Moura if early wc and no Kane, Fraser if no Wilson

      1. Javra
        • 13 Years
        6 years, 8 months ago

        I have both Kane and Wilson

    4. Burger_and_Chips
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      Good point, however Fraser could easily get two assists over the next two game weeks and more of a longer/safer season keeper.

      1. Javra
        • 13 Years
        6 years, 8 months ago

        I agree, Fraser could well be the better long term pick, but at 7.5 you can buy the likes of Martial, whichever Chelsea mid shines, as well as a couple of others for only 0.5 more. They may well be much more exciting options at that price. Hence why the explosiveness of Moura tempts me.

    5. Hulk Smash
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      I prefer Wilson over Fraser. Moura could do very well in the first couple but looks likely to drop out as soon as Son returns from suspension so you're probably earmarking a transfer for getting rid of Moura.

      1. Javra
        • 13 Years
        6 years, 8 months ago

        With Alli injured and Son suspended, also uncertainity over Eriksen’s departure, I think Moura’s looking good for starts.

        1. Burger_and_Chips
          • 10 Years
          6 years, 8 months ago

          Strong debate this, Moura going to go bang a hatrick against Villa in their first game back in the top flight now!

        2. @fpl_phenom
          • 10 Years
          6 years, 8 months ago

          Son and Alli should be back by GW3 though...

          if Eriksen leaves and spurs dont sign anyone then he could be gold!

  21. lekalatch
    • 6 Years
    6 years, 8 months ago

    Thoughts?

    Alisson
    VvD Zinchenko A.Smith Kelly
    Salah Sterling Perez
    Auba Wilson King

    Fodder

  22. Jolly Good
    • 10 Years
    6 years, 8 months ago

    Is Deeney nailed?

    I have him in my team and concerned now that Gray might make a push for the Watford top 2 after the stellar pre season.

    1. @fpl_phenom
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      Id be very confident deeney starts....

      hes mr watford aint he

    2. DeathoftheParty
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      Club captain... Nailed as nails can nail...

  23. Ask Yourself
    • 9 Years
    6 years, 8 months ago

    Might not have to force salah in my team after all. Fab really unlikely to play now

    https://twitter.com/whufc_news/status/1158806598195863552?s=21

    1. Maddi Son
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      Am I being slow? 🙁 What's Salah got to do with Fab?

      1. Ask Yourself
        • 9 Years
        6 years, 8 months ago

        Means sterling is going to outscore him

    2. Maddi Son
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      My bad, I read that as "Might have to force Salah in my team"

      Ignore and move on, cheers.

    3. @fpl_phenom
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      cant access that ...whos fab?

  24. Hairy Potter
    • 10 Years
    6 years, 8 months ago

    Anyone know if Wood and JRod are the most likely starters upfront for Burnley?

    1. Good Times
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      Wood did well last season and has minutes in preseason, expect him to start for sure

  25. Good Times
    • 12 Years
    6 years, 8 months ago

    Any tips on whether Matip or Gomez to accompany vvd? Need the 1mil to upgrade perez to fraser

    1. DeathoftheParty
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      Stick and don't worry about it.

  26. @fpl_phenom
    • 10 Years
    6 years, 8 months ago

    Is king a risk now with new signings coming in for bournemouth?

  27. Mr Peanutbutter
    • 6 Years
    6 years, 8 months ago

    Can someone help me find Callum Robinson in the captain poll?

    1. Good Times
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      Determined!

  28. aleksaa2
    • 9 Years
    6 years, 8 months ago

    What are your opinions of Watford's attack due to their solid first few fixtures?

    1. Maddi Son
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      Possibly being overlooked tbh. Unpopular opinion but I think Deeney is the best 6.5 forward option in the first 4 games. Jota probably the best over a season

  29. dshv
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 8 months ago

    Sorry for the previous post, just tell me what i have to change or i am
    Good to go.

    Heaton

    Vvd - robbo - walker - digne

    Salah - sterling - perez - moura

    Wilson - jota

    Thanks

  30. Marty McFly
    • 13 Years
    6 years, 8 months ago

    Thoughts?

    Heaton
    TAA - Coleman - Zinchenko
    Salah - Sterling - KDB - Moura
    Wilson - Murray - Origi

    Bench: fodder

    1. Good Times
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      What a midfield! Would you like to go for Fraser instead of Kdb and upgrade Murray? It's a decent team in any case

      1. Marty McFly
        • 13 Years
        6 years, 8 months ago

        I’m looking at the best mid/fwd/fwd combo for 21m.

        I’m not a fan of double Bournemouth with that gw3 fixture. With Moura and Origi I’m essentially backing myself into a corner with planned transfers in the first few weeks.