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Which Watford players should FPL managers consider in 2019/20?

It’s as you were for Watford going into the start of the 2019/20 campaign.

At the time of writing and with just 24 hours before the transfer window closes, the Hornets had made only two first-team signings this summer – one of them Danny Welbeck.

Centre-half Craig Dawson (£5.0m) has arrived from West Bromwich Albion and he was the only player not on the books in 2018/19 who was involved in Watford’s final pre-season friendly against Real Sociedad last weekend.

Javi Gracia’s side are also set to be lining up in their familiar 4-2-2-2/4-4-2 shape, with the Watford boss having briefly experimented with a three-man backline in their penultimate friendly against QPR.

We can be fairly confident about the system and personnel going into Gameweek 1 and beyond, then, but what can Fantasy managers expect from Watford’s players this season and are they worthy of consideration?

Our latest Big Numbers piece delves into the underlying data from 2018/19 to see which players could prosper in FPL this season.

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  1. The Train Driver
    • 8 Years
    4 years, 8 months ago

    Why are people going Montoya over Dunk?

    1. THFC4LIFE
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      Playing wing back

      1. The Train Driver
        • 8 Years
        4 years, 8 months ago

        25 games, 1 assist...

        1. Ask Yourself
          • 7 Years
          4 years, 8 months ago

          That was not playing wing back and for Chris highton. Now he is a wing back for a very attacking manager. Fun to own at 4.5

          1. The Train Driver
            • 8 Years
            4 years, 8 months ago

            You convinced me, cheers

            1. Ask Yourself
              • 7 Years
              4 years, 8 months ago

              That was easy

        2. THFC4LIFE
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 7 Years
          4 years, 8 months ago

          Not saying he’s a good pick or not, just stating why people are going with him over Dunk, but I agree with the point below

    2. Penguin
      • 10 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      Because they don’t know football

      1. Ask Yourself
        • 7 Years
        4 years, 8 months ago

        Why are you even on this site

    3. Zinedine Kilbane
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      Because he was tipped as best 4.5 deff in previous article

      1. Marmalade Forest
        • 6 Years
        4 years, 8 months ago

        Do people read the articles though? I thought they were just here for people to post RMTs

    4. TheBrazilianRonaldo
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      Watch his highlights. Good passer and adventurous

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

    Watford sign Welbeck. He has something to prove and could be one to watch if he manages to stay fit

    1. THFC4LIFE
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      He’ll make a few sub appearances then won’t be seen for 18 months

    2. EmreCan Hustle
      • 11 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      His fitness is a big 'IF'

    3. makaveli123
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      Hope he can get his career back on track. A nice guy

    4. Arteta
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      Top bloke! Hope he stays injury free and does well there.

    5. The Train Driver
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      Remember when I met him, he was playing for Arsenal, told me his hart still beats for Man Utd...

  3. CHARLIE HULL
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 6 Years
    4 years, 8 months ago

    11/15 decided. Now down to these options:

    A
    Fraser Trossard King Vardy

    B
    Siggy Perez King/Jota Wilson

    C
    Fraser Perez Wilson Jota

    D
    KdB Perez King Jota

    1. zotter
      • 14 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      C

    2. The Pesci challenge
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      A or C but slightly ahead with A

    3. School of Poch
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      C

    4. Kiwi Don
      • 12 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      D

  4. RVP20
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    4 years, 8 months ago

    Any changes to make to this or am I gtg?

    Pope - Button
    TAA - Van Dijk - Zinchenko - Dunk - Cathcart
    Salah - Sterling - Perez - Barkley - Dendoncker
    Kane - King - Greenwood

    1. zotter
      • 14 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      Can you sneak kean in for king. Maybe downgrade cath or dunk

  5. Arteta
    • 8 Years
    4 years, 8 months ago

    Anyone else who still has auto-pick squad? The fun starts tomorrow for me 😀

    1. Horlicks esq.
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      7.5m across the board then.

    2. EmreCan Hustle
      • 11 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      I did for a while but didn't like the look of Felipe Anderson, Antonio and Sanchez in my team.

    3. THFC4LIFE
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      Tinkering is the fun part

  6. Horlicks esq.
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    4 years, 8 months ago

    Is there a scoutcast about?

    1. Demel
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      There is. I am listening to it.

      1. Horlicks esq.
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        4 years, 8 months ago

        Link a brother.

        1. Demel
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 12 Years
          4 years, 8 months ago

          I listen through a Podcast App called Podcast Addict. Decent App.

          1. Horlicks esq.
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 14 Years
            4 years, 8 months ago

            And it’s brand new for GW1 ?

            1. Demel
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 12 Years
              4 years, 8 months ago

              It is.

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

    The year of the heavy back 6!

    Ederson
    Digne - Robertson - Zilchenko - VVD - Azpi
    Perez - Salah - Sterling - Sigurdsson
    King

    Button - Dendonker - Greenwood - Wickham

    1. Horlicks esq.
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      It could easily pan out well

    2. thischarmingman
      • 12 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      Yup - for me as well. Sterling or Kane is the conundrum.

      1. Demel
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        4 years, 8 months ago

        Kane would be nice. Sterling has the form and the ownership amongst the key FPL players. Happy to side with for now.

    3. IN SANE IN DE BRUYNE
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      Its good but suggest you downgrade Azpi to 4.0 and get another striker

      1. Demel
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        4 years, 8 months ago

        Azpi is a consistent 150+ points scorer every season. There is no current option at 6.5m in attack that I would be confident getting that score. Until then I am happy with Azpi (and he is likely to turn into a Chelsea cheaper nailed on defender when I know who one is and I want the cash).

        1. Marmalade Forest
          • 6 Years
          4 years, 8 months ago

          If you have 11 players getting 150 a year, you’ll score 1800 points. Which is poo. Even if you add an extra 100 points for Salah.

          Whilst the 6.5 strikers may only total 130-140 over the season, if you get the right ones at the right time and you score 200+ with them.

          It’s harder to do that with the defenders.

    4. Rhodes your boat
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      Like it, see mine below, similar structure

      1. Demel
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        4 years, 8 months ago

        Looks good. Comment posted.

    5. School of Poch
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      Like it, but I wouldn't go Azpi, Chelsea defence isn't great atm

      1. Demel
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        4 years, 8 months ago

        He is the one I am considering but great fixtures after GW1. Nailed on. Can easily be traded out for some cash for a United or cheaper Chelsea defender.

  8. EmreCan Hustle
    • 11 Years
    4 years, 8 months ago

    Bottomed.

    Am I the only one here going without Salah?

    Pope 4.0
    Robertson VvD Montoya El Mohamady Lundstram
    Sterling Martial Perez McGinn Dendoncker
    Auba Kane Wood

    0.5M in the bank.

    Not sure what to do with the cash,

    A) Upgrade Sterling to Salah?
    B) Defender to KWP?
    C) Get Heaton to rotate with Pope?
    D) Leave it in the bank?

    Thanks.

    1. Horlicks esq.
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      That’s a horrible team

      1. EmreCan Hustle
        • 11 Years
        4 years, 8 months ago

        😯

        1. Horlicks esq.
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 14 Years
          4 years, 8 months ago

          You’ve got 6 ‘meh’ players.

          1. EmreCan Hustle
            • 11 Years
            4 years, 8 months ago

            Excluding the 4 bench warmers?

    2. zotter
      • 14 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      You could be murdered GW1. I wouldn’t risk it

      1. EmreCan Hustle
        • 11 Years
        4 years, 8 months ago

        Hmm...the thing is I could get Salah, but I feel like I have to hand him the courtesy armband each GW.

    3. RamaJama
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      Or upgrade another mid than Sterling to Salah, by downgrading one of Kane/Auba?

      1. EmreCan Hustle
        • 11 Years
        4 years, 8 months ago

        Who would you suggest? Someone like Fraser or in the premium price bracket?

    4. pingissimus
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      Ignore criticism

      This is a nice team. Auba is the one to be on in GW2 for sure and he has a good GW1 fixture.

      The big 3 isn’t sustainable beyond week 2 imo but there are clear ways to redistribute cash. Question is do you believe Salah Auba or Kane Sterling is the best combo going forward.

      1. George Sillett
        • 8 Years
        4 years, 8 months ago

        Thing is assuming that Salah and Sterling are the season keepers if you have Auba you're sure as dammit going to swap him out for Kane GW3 ?

        1. pingissimus
          • 5 Years
          4 years, 8 months ago

          Mo and Sterling aren’t necessarily season keepers. Perfectly reasonable to see them as a binary choice to allow a premium forward.

          (Mistaken notion imo that premium forwards are poor value. Case of causal oversimplification. They failed individually at different points last season but as a class they worked. I made two transfers and got 250 points from my premium forward slot. This season premium forwards are priced very attractively.

      2. EmreCan Hustle
        • 11 Years
        4 years, 8 months ago

        Cheers mate. I think all four premium options will score similar points. But Salah is at his best wheb playing with Mane and Firmino. Neither of them have had much of a pre-season.

        1. pingissimus
          • 5 Years
          4 years, 8 months ago

          That looks reasonable. Though Mo looked hot in CS. It’s the captaincy rotation that swings it for me as a decider.

          I think as a 2 week move Kane Auba can work with one of the big mids. Week 2 is problematic with Sterling Kane of course. One alternative is to Hokey Cokey them in 2/3 - that looks costly in transfers.

          1. EmreCan Hustle
            • 11 Years
            4 years, 8 months ago

            Good tip. I think all will be clear in the first few GWs. Hopefully I don't fall too far behind.

        2. Marmalade Forest
          • 6 Years
          4 years, 8 months ago

          That’s a reasonable theory.

          There are now only two premium mids (unless Mane comes to the fore) and three forwards. Pick and captain the right ones at the right time and you’ll do superb.

          Most think you need at least two of them at any one time, some think you can fit in three, some think you can get away with one.

          Everyone seems to think Sterling and Salah are the “correct” two to start with.

          For your sake I hope you’re right.

          For my sake I hope you’re wrong.

          Norwich. At. Home.

          1. EmreCan Hustle
            • 11 Years
            4 years, 8 months ago

            Hehe, cheers.

            3 premium players does make the rest of the team weaker, but it's an easy downgrade if a cheaper alternative pops up. I hope Salah does well for you, but not as well as my trio 😛

  9. School of Poch
    • 8 Years
    4 years, 8 months ago

    Any help appreciated - I've been on A for a while but worried about not owning Auba - B,C&D are probably weaker in mid and defence but which option is best?

    A - Wilson/Jota/Sterling/Fraser/Moura/Robertson/Digne/Zinc
    B - Auba/King/De Bruyne/Fraser/Moura/VVD/Digne/Zinc
    C - Auba/Wilson/De Bruyne/Moura/Barkley/VVD/Digne/Zinc
    D - Auba/King/Sterling/Fraser/Barkley/VVD/Coleman/KWP

    Ryan/Button
    XXX/XXX/XXX/Lundstram/Rico
    XXX/XXX/XXX/Salah/Perez
    XXX/XXX/Greenwood

  10. Ajax Hamsterdam
    • 9 Years
    4 years, 8 months ago

    Repost

    GTG ??

    Ryan button
    Vvd digne targett/Taylor (4.0)
    Salah kdb siggy maddison (Hayden)
    Kane Abraham long

    Thank you

    1. The Pesci challenge
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      Nope. Rather have sterling than KDB. Not liking long or Abraham upfront.

      1. Ajax Hamsterdam
        • 9 Years
        4 years, 8 months ago

        Meant to be king haha

      2. Ajax Hamsterdam
        • 9 Years
        4 years, 8 months ago

        Thanks for reply.

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

    Were there talks of Dunk going to Everton?

    1. Ajax Hamsterdam
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      I though Leicester

      1. RamaJama
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        4 years, 8 months ago

        Sorry, Leicester it is. Still possible to happen?

        1. Ajax Hamsterdam
          • 9 Years
          4 years, 8 months ago

          Not sure at all but Leicester will sign a cd for sure

  12. royals forever
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    4 years, 8 months ago

    Best 6.0 - 7.5 Striker for this front 8 for the first 2 - 4 GWs

    Salah Sterling Perez Tielemans Dendoncker

    Wesley Wilson xxxxxxxx

    Any ideas would be welcomed

    1. zotter
      • 14 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      Moise Kean bandwagon

    2. L S P
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      Deeney

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

    Saido Berahino now a free agent. Premier League bound?

    1. Coys96
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      No

    2. Poseidon.
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      I’m a recruitment agent - just put him forward for an accounts assistant position in a small to medium sized firm.

      1. zotter
        • 14 Years
        4 years, 8 months ago

        Probably more useful in that arena

        1. Poseidon.
          • 5 Years
          4 years, 8 months ago

          He can’t be any worse!

    3. THFC4LIFE
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      League 1 maybe

    4. The Pesci challenge
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      More like national league bound

    5. Andy'81
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      Unbelievable that he used to look as good as Kane when playing for the under 21 team.

  14. iL PiStOlErO
    • 4 Years
    4 years, 8 months ago

    Heaton Pope
    TAA Digne Van Aanholt Mings Dunk
    Salah Bilva Richarlison Fraser Trezeguet
    Kane (C) King Wickham

    Not the final draft but close to it. Any ideas?

  15. Coys96
    • 6 Years
    4 years, 8 months ago

    Is it worth saving £1m and having Zinchenko over Laporte? To put it into context:

    1. Zinchenko + Jota (&0.5mil)

    or

    2. Laporte + Wesley

    1. zotter
      • 14 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      Zinc plus Kean

    2. Greenbackbøøg…
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      Zinchenko just isn't nearly as nailed on.. Cancelo and Mendy and random pep changes all make him vulnerable

  16. Legohair
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 8 months ago

    Which combo
    A. KdB&Maddison&Digne
    B. Sterling&Trossard&KWP

  17. chaser123
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 6 Years
    4 years, 8 months ago

    Leicester fixtures aren't great to start the season....should I stick with Perez in my team?

    1. The Pesci challenge
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      Yeah for now and see how vardy does

    2. Our Tiny Windows
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      Yes

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

      Risk averse with that price.

  18. Coys96
    • 6 Years
    4 years, 8 months ago

    Chances of Kean playing against Palace? If likely I want him

    1. TheSteel
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      Low. No preseason

    2. I Member
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      Decent I think. Everton will be desperate to have him involved after their preseason scoring trouble.

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

      I reckon he will be a sub for the first game or two.

  19. SEXY SOLO SAUCE
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 8 months ago

    1) TAA
    2) Robbo

    A) Coleman
    B) Zinchenko

    Have VVD

    1. The Pesci challenge
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      1A

      1. SEXY SOLO SAUCE
        • 7 Years
        4 years, 8 months ago

        Cheers

    2. I Member
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      2A

  20. Sir_Durs8
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    4 years, 8 months ago

    RMT

    Pope (Heaton)
    Robertson Shaw Zinchenko (Kelly Lundstram)
    Salah(c) Sterling KDB Moura Perez
    King Ings (Greenwood)

    1. The Pesci challenge
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      Rather drop one of the mids to upgrade Ings or the 4.0 defs

    2. Our Tiny Windows
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      I think AWB is the only acceptable MU defender choice

      1. Sir_Durs8
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        4 years, 8 months ago

        Would Shaw not be more attacking then AWB?

  21. Kun Tozser
    • 8 Years
    4 years, 8 months ago

    Romeu -Saints fans - is he starting?

  22. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
    • 13 Years
    4 years, 8 months ago

    Tottenham have reached a club-to-club agreement with Real Betis to sign midfielder Giovani Lo Celso.

    BBC Sport

    1. Ask Yourself
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      They’re over doing it if they sign any more players imo

      1. THFC4LIFE
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 7 Years
        4 years, 8 months ago

        Him and Sessegnon will be the only 2 we get I think

        1. Ask Yourself
          • 7 Years
          4 years, 8 months ago

          Yeah very good window in that case

    2. TheSteel
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      He’s class

    3. Valar(Keith)
      • 14 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      Woah.. Has to be Kane now. That midfield will be a minefield.. Ndombele, Sissoko, Alli, Eriksen (if he stays), Moura, Lamela, Winks, Son.. And upfront the forever reliable to start Kane on penos.

      1. Valar(Keith)
        • 14 Years
        4 years, 8 months ago

        And now lo celso

  23. Tundelas
    • 5 Years
    4 years, 8 months ago

    Please help me decide.

    Heaton
    Coleman, Robertson, Diop, Dunk
    Salah, Sterling, Richarlison, Moura
    Wilson, Vardy

    Heaton
    Digne, TAA, Aziplicueta, Cahill
    Salah, Sterling, Perez, Fraser
    Lacazete, Kean

  24. Ajax Hamsterdam
    • 9 Years
    4 years, 8 months ago

    Already owe maddison

    A doucoure and vardy
    B siggy and Abraham

    Thank you

  25. fkmzcgp
    • 6 Years
    4 years, 8 months ago

    Which pair is best?

    A) Robinson and Wilson
    B) Laporte and King

    1. KagKagKag
      • 11 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      A

  26. Rhodes your boat
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 8 months ago

    Thoughts please guys

    Heaton
    Robbo vvd digne zinc awb
    Salah (c) sterling Fraser Perez
    Haller

    Button joelinton greenwood dendoncker

    0.0itb

    1. Demel
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      Looks good. I think Haller is a hold up striker. I would rethink that pick.

  27. KagKagKag
    • 11 Years
    4 years, 8 months ago

    Help me decide -
    a) KDB + C. Wilson
    b) Kane + Perez

    Already have Sterling.

    1. RamaJama
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      B

  28. RamaJama
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    4 years, 8 months ago

    Change one of VVD, TAA, Digne to city def?

    1. TheSteel
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      I wouldnt. Wait and see what is preferred

    2. Our Tiny Windows
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      Digne

    3. KagKagKag
      • 11 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      Nope

  29. Coys96
    • 6 Years
    4 years, 8 months ago

    To start:

    1. Laporte & Wesley
    or
    2. Zinchenko & Kean

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

    A) Vardy, Montoya, Heaton
    or
    B) Adams, Laporte, Ederson