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Why Fantasy managers should wait and see on West Ham this season

Fantasy Premier League managers might want to exercise caution over West Ham assets at the start of 2019/20.

The Hammer start with a tough opening weekend fixture against Manchester City, but it is hard to guarantee Fantasy potential even in the more appealing matches that follow.

Looking at last season’s data, there is a possibility that their new-look attack could take some time to gel.

Meanwhile, the Hammers defence was questionable in 2018/19.

We’ve taken a look at all areas of Manuel Pellegrini’s team last season to see where Fantasy manager can find value in 2019/20.

As this article uses data from the Fantasy Football Scout Members Area, only those signed up for the new season can access it in full.

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  1. Berge20
    • 5 Years
    4 years, 7 months ago

    1) Perez + Dunk
    2) Barkley + KWP

    Or obvious alternatives at the relative price points. All are starters.

    1. FPL_Gyarados
      • 10 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      1

    2. jjandellis
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      2

  2. BRS75
    • 9 Years
    4 years, 7 months ago

    Thoughts on A or B?

    A: Kane, KDB, Walker-Peters

    B: Haller, Sterling, Digne

    1. FPL_Gyarados
      • 10 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      B

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

      B

    3. BOATIES FC
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      i like A

    4. Steiger
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      B

  3. Emiliano Sala
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 7 months ago

    Balance defence?

    Gw1:
    Pope
    Robbo VVD Digne Rico
    Bench: Soyunju

    1. Yeyeyeyeye
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      Yeah

    2. FPL_Gyarados
      • 10 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      Yes

    3. Emiliano Sala
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      Thanks

  4. Wild Rover
    • 13 Years
    4 years, 7 months ago

    Jurgen Klopp on Sadio Mane: "Looks fit. Yesterday was his first session with the team. Yesterday now with the team first time, looks absolutely OK, in good spirits. Yes he's an option, but we will see."

    Origi anyone? 😀

    1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGeniusâ…
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      Yes. I will be starting with him. As will Liverpool. 🙂

    2. J âš’ Gimme ur Mané
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      He’s been in and out of my BB team!

      Check my comment history WR, looking for some feedback on my BB but the pages are flying 😆

      1. Wild Rover
        • 13 Years
        4 years, 7 months ago

        Done 🙂

        1. J âš’ Gimme ur Mané
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 9 Years
          4 years, 7 months ago

          Gotcha !

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

      Defo a good short term option

      1. Wild Rover
        • 13 Years
        4 years, 7 months ago

        Short term as in 59 minutes?

    4. SADIO SANÉ
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      but we will see

  5. Alli In
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 7 months ago

    What are people's reasons for thinking Lundstram is a likely starter?

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

      Played a lot in pre season.

      1. Alli In
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 7 Years
        4 years, 7 months ago

        Thanks. I was on Kelly but seeing Cahill arriving wondering if he's less secure

  6. avfc82
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • Has Moderation Rights
    • 14 Years
    4 years, 7 months ago

    Re Wolves, no Morgan Gibbs-White tonight, he's not travelled to Armenia.

    ... and Andy Carroll to Newcastle?!

  7. WallerWaller-BingBang
    • 5 Years
    4 years, 7 months ago

    First time poster here,

    RMT - I feel you can do a lot with 5atb, sacrificing a bit of flexibility - But making up for it with KWP & Trossard being an easy swap to other players, (Barkley/Zouma?)

    Ryan, Button,
    VVD, Robbo, Digne, Zinchenko, KWP
    Salah, Sterling, Trossard, Dendoncker, Hayden,
    Kane/Aub, King, Wickham.

    Kane or Aub?

    1. hogree
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      Aub for me

      1. WallerWaller-BingBang
        • 5 Years
        4 years, 7 months ago

        I'm swaying towards Aub too

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

    Having a genuine ethical dilemma here. Heaton clearly looks to be the best 4.5 keeper to start the season with but as a Birmingham City fan I'd feel dirty if even felt the slightest twinge of happiness from Villa doing well.

    Decided to go without, potentially to the detriment of my team

    1. RAFA THE GAFFA
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      Pope is better

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

        Won't he be upset by Jesus getting a 2 month ban?

    2. pingissimus
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      Why clearly best?

      AV defence is completely unknown. Argument can be made that Burnley defence generates saves.

    3. Make Arrows Green Again
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      It's not an ethical dilemma. Does that make it easier?

    4. JELLYFISH
      • 11 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      Probably sensible as you’d only want to punch him

  9. Joshes Giants
    • 9 Years
    4 years, 7 months ago

    Now Man U don’t have a new striker thinking of changing:

    1) Aubameyang and Neves
    for
    2) Vardy and Martial

    What do you think?

    1. BOATIES FC
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      Is Neves going to be a starter?

      1. Joshes Giants
        • 9 Years
        4 years, 7 months ago

        I think so - and still on pens

        1. BOATIES FC
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 5 Years
          4 years, 7 months ago

          sorry i meant starter in your team.
          I think 2 probably

  10. Ajax Hamsterdam
    • 9 Years
    4 years, 7 months ago

    quick poll please

    a maguire trossard vardy

    b robertson maddison king

    thanks

    1. BOATIES FC
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      b

      1. Ajax Hamsterdam
        • 9 Years
        4 years, 7 months ago

        thanks

    2. Camzy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      B by a lot.

      Would rather TAA, Perez over Robbo and Maddison.

      1. Ajax Hamsterdam
        • 9 Years
        4 years, 7 months ago

        interesting thanks. i feel robertson is more nailed and maddison on sp. cheers

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

      B. Tough one

  11. BOATIES FC
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 5 Years
    4 years, 7 months ago

    A

    EDERSON
    ROBBO vvd digne maguire zin
    salah KDB perez
    kane king
    (button dendo hayden greenwood)

    B

    LLORIS
    vvd digne maguire zin ZOUMA
    salah STERLING perez
    kane king
    (button dendo hayden greenwood)

    Im finding it really hard to decide. thanks in advance!

    1. Ajax Hamsterdam
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      b but not keen on 5 3 2 though

      1. BOATIES FC
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 5 Years
        4 years, 7 months ago

        thanks, its hard finding 5.5 and 6 mill midfielders that aren't too punty, hence the formation

  12. Yeyeyeyeye
    • 5 Years
    4 years, 7 months ago

    Should I start Rico or Montoya?

    1. Miguel Sanchez
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      Rico

    2. avfc82
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 14 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      Montoya.

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

      Montoya

  13. Pep Pig
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 7 months ago

    I've had a change of thought process for anyone who is interested. Decided to start the season 3-4-3 and will frequently rotate changing to 4-4-2. I just can't get myself to have a 4.5m forward such as Greenwood rotting away on my bench. Not knowing when his next appearance would be and relying on Dendo or a 4m defender to save the day if a player doesn't make the starting 11.

    Pope
    VVD TAA Digne
    Salah B Silva Trossard Perez
    Kane Wilson Ings

    Button AWB Dendo Lundstram

    Ings makes way every time Utd have a favourable fixture. It may seem dull but I think it could pay. Any thoughts welcome?

    1. Camzy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      It's solid.

      I just don't like Wilson when King is available for less 😛 Would rather King + KdB over Bilva and Wilson.

      1. FPL_Gyarados
        • 10 Years
        4 years, 7 months ago

        I second this

      2. Pep Pig
        • 7 Years
        4 years, 7 months ago

        It's definitely an option if King looks like he's going to perform. But I just see Wilson starting explosively. If he stays fit he could prove to be in the team for the season. His career took off massively last year with the England call up too

    2. avfc82
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 14 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      Looks solid. I'd maybe be a bit worried that you're settling for the fourth or fifth best City attacking option, but you can't have em all.

      1. Pep Pig
        • 7 Years
        4 years, 7 months ago

        As you know Mr Villa it's only how I'm going to start the season. I have no doubts Sterling will be in my team within a few weeks if B Silva isn't effective points wise. (Though I do believe he will be) I also have a feeling Kane and Auba will hit the ground running so I'll be more flexible that way.

        1. avfc82
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • Has Moderation Rights
          • 14 Years
          4 years, 7 months ago

          Fair points, good luck!

          1. Pep Pig
            • 7 Years
            4 years, 7 months ago

            You too sir

    3. SADIO SANÉ
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      yes Ingsy! not thinking of just playing him at home to Liverpool and United? I like the idea though (shame Sterling isn't there though obv)

      1. Pep Pig
        • 7 Years
        4 years, 7 months ago

        I often choose form over fixtures so they should pick themselves really 😀
        Yes Sterling is the obvious hole but Kane excites me more. Kane (C) over Sterling (C) would always fill me with more confidence in the run up to the teams being announced on the day

  14. AW4
    • 5 Years
    4 years, 7 months ago

    Ryan (Button)

    VVD, Laporte, Coleman, Zouma (Lundstram)

    Salah, Sterling, Fraser, Trossard (Dendoncker)

    Aubameyang, Wesley (Greenwood)

    Any thoughts on this team?

  15. Evil Genius
    • 6 Years
    4 years, 7 months ago

    3-5-2

    Pope, Heaton
    VvD, Digne, Taylor-Mings-Diop
    Salah, Sterling, Martial, Perez, Trossard
    Wilson, Wood, Greenwood

    1.5m in the bank to fix it.....

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

      Dont leave money in the bank at gw1.

  16. davies
    • 9 Years
    4 years, 7 months ago

    Thoughts on Camarasa (5.0)?

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

      0.5 too much

    2. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGeniusâ…
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      Going to have an effect on Townsend and Milivojevic.

  17. ChickenTikkaMoSalah
    • 8 Years
    4 years, 7 months ago

    Coleman still nailed?

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

      Sidebe is same price in same role ..... who knows?

    2. marrog
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      Good question

    3. Netley Lucas
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      Is going to be the most tiresome question today...

      For a while is the answer.

    4. jtreble
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      Yes, for now.

  18. Ajax Hamsterdam
    • 9 Years
    4 years, 7 months ago

    happy with this team

    gtg ?

    ryan button
    vvd robertson taylor9targett (lumdstrom)
    salah kdb siggy maddison doucoure
    kane king (wickham)

    thank you 🙂

  19. chinstrap
    • 5 Years
    4 years, 7 months ago

    Think I finally got there...

    Pope (Button)

    Robo, Dinge, Wan-Bissaka, Zouma (Rico)

    Salah, Sterling, KDB, Perez (Dendoncker)

    Wilson, Jota (Greenwood)

    Not a huge fan of Jota with Europe or Wan-Bissaka @ 5.5, but can't upgrade without losing KDB really.

    1. BOATIES FC
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      looks nice

  20. Pringle
    • 10 Years
    4 years, 7 months ago

    Think I am done. What do you think?

    Pope 4.0
    KWP Robertson VVD Montoya Lundstram
    Salah KDB Perez Trossard Dendoncker
    Aubemeyang Wilson King

    1. Ajax Hamsterdam
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      i like it BUT montoya kwp and lundstram a bit risky to have the 3 of them

      1. Pringle
        • 10 Years
        4 years, 7 months ago

        Thanks. Is Montoya a risk? Thought he was nailed.

  21. marrog
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    4 years, 7 months ago

    Bournemouth fans, what is Rico's prognosis? I'm guessing he's covering someone's injury - until when-ish, do you think?

    1. Camzy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      It's between him and Daniels for LB spot. He might hold onto it.

    2. The Wise Owl
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      Backup for Lloyd Kelly

  22. germanyozil10
    • 6 Years
    4 years, 7 months ago

    So sorry re-post again but really need your comment.

    Do you like my final draft?

    Pickford (4.0)
    TAA VVD Zinchenko Rico (Targett)
    Salah Sterling Fraser Moura (DD)
    Wilson Jota (4.5)

    Pretty like this. I hope it will hv a gd start. 

    Give up Digne but get the cs point from Pickford. EVE first 4 weeks fixtures are far better than other 4.5 GK and it also allows me to get two 7.5 midfielder (Fraser/Martial/D Silva/Pulisic) and 6.5 forward (Jota/Wood/King) at the same time.

    Pope & Coleman will get at gw5.

  23. Catastrophe
    • 13 Years
    4 years, 7 months ago

    RMT appreciated!

    Ryan
    VVD, Robertson, Digne, Zouma
    Salah, Sterling, Perez, Robinson
    Kane, King

    (Button, Dendoncker, Lundstram, Greenwood)

    Zouma & King or Zinchenko & Barkley?

    Cheers

    1. BOATIES FC
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      Ive had that exact same draft a few times !

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

        But not anymore!?

        1. BOATIES FC
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 5 Years
          4 years, 7 months ago

          No, ive decided to ditch Robinson and go five at the back, so still very similar

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

            Who did you go for? I promise not to copy you.

            Was thinking King, Robinson (Lundstram) -> Barkley, AWB (Greenwood).

            1. BOATIES FC
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 5 Years
              4 years, 7 months ago

              ive gone

              Ryan
              VVD Robbo Zin Maguire KWP or Zouma
              Salah Sterling perez
              Kane King

              Might start with KWP then see how Chelsea are going after a cpl of weeks

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

                Cheers.

  24. simong1
    • 5 Years
    4 years, 7 months ago

    A or B?

    A) Kane, Barkley & Dunk/Cathcart (rotating)
    B) Jota, KDB & Digne

  25. Beeson123
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    4 years, 7 months ago

    Thoughts on this team?

    Pope
    C Taylor VVD Digne Robbo
    Sterling Salah Sigurdsson Trossard
    King Wilson

  26. Muchentuchel
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 5 Years
    4 years, 7 months ago

    Have only made 5829293 changes by now -.-
    I'd really love to keep this team. Mané will be added for Salah in GW2. I wish I could afford Martial instead of Lingard and VVD instead of Gomez though.
    Any thoughts?

    Pope - Button
    Digne - Gomez - Lundstram - Mings - Guilbert
    Salah - Sterling - Moura - Lingard - Norwood
    Auba - Ings - Jota

    1. Danno - Emre Canada
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      Gomez might not even start?

      1. Muchentuchel
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 5 Years
        4 years, 7 months ago

        that's the big question here... I'd like to cover Liverpool defence with Gomez, Matip or Lovren but nobody knows who's going to start

  27. Camzy
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    4 years, 7 months ago

    Why do people like Trossard so much? He plays for Brighton and is unproven in the league.

    Barkley seems like a way stronger pick.

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

      Flair pick I guess. Barkley has been horrible to own in previous seasons, I think he'll be good value this year.

    2. Ajax Hamsterdam
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      maybe a placeholder for barkley who s uncertain to start. i agree about trossard i ve gone doucoure

    3. *sigh*
      • 12 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      Trossard has been playing well preseason and is the best pick if you want a Brighton player. Considering his price and how central he is to Brighton he could be one of those that rocket in price. Danger is Gross hasn't played much preseason and may dampen Trossards creativity if he comes in.

  28. Danno - Emre Canada
    • 9 Years
    4 years, 7 months ago

    Not long now......
    Would you rather have Digne and VVD or TAA and Coleman

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

      Digne & VVD. I consider VVD & TAA the same given TAA slight rotation risk, Robertson better for me. Coleman I guess under threat from Sidibe now.

      1. Danno - Emre Canada
        • 9 Years
        4 years, 7 months ago

        Yeah my thoughts exactly cheers

  29. CelticBhoy1
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    4 years, 7 months ago

    Pick two:

    A) Robbo

    B) VVD

    C) TAA

    1. Miguel Sanchez
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      BC

    2. Dannyb
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      AB

    3. FPL MAN 123
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      A and B

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

      bc

  30. Sloths
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 4 Years
    4 years, 7 months ago

    What are the chances of Zaha going to Everton?