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Hall of Fame number one Fábio Borges joins Fantasy Football Scout for 2020/21

We at Fantasy Football Scout are delighted to announce that we’ve added yet another high-profile name to our all-star cast of contributors for the 2020/21 season.

And Fantasy Premier League managers don’t come much more illustrious than Fábio Borges, who currently sits atop our Career Hall of Fame.

You’ll need a pretty impressive season history to claim first place in those rankings and Fábio boasts an incredible track record of five successive finishes in the top 5,000 of FPL.

Two of those have been inside the top 1k, with his best-ever overall rank of 95th recorded in 2018/19.

Fábio has never finished outside the top 20,000 in six seasons of playing the game and, just to underscore his prowess, he was also the winner of Ragabolly’s inaugural Virtual FPL competition over the summer.


The Lisbon resident will be involved with Fantasy Football Scout in a Pro Pundit capacity and will be writing articles throughout the season.

Fábio follows site founder Mark Sutherns in joining our star-studded team of contributors, which includes some of the best FPL managers in the world.

The likes of Lateriser, Zophar and Tom Freeman, who have multiple top 1k finishes between them, have come aboard for another year and we are thrilled that they will be writing for us once again in 2020/21.

While there will be our usual offering of free content from these elite names, only Premium Members of Fantasy Football Scout will get unrestricted access to all of their analysis and team reveals.

Full-year subscriptions are available for the pre-season price of £17.50 until August 31, while rolling monthly Memberships can be purchased for £2.99.

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

    Will saliva start for arsenal ?

    1. goriuanx
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Must be a good dribbler.

      1. Now I'm Panicking
        • 9 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        Fu

        1. goriuanx
          • 13 Years
          3 years, 8 months ago

          😉

    2. Now I'm Panicking
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Good at dribbling I've heard

    3. Ajax Hamsterdam
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Haha lol saliba I meant

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

        Saliba

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

      On a serious note though ?

      1. OleGGMU
        • 5 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        The possibility has gained a bit of momentum wiv sokratis earning some transfer interest but honestly id say nothing conclusive can be said until friendlies and transfers get done imo

    5. Champ
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      First couple of fixtures are mouthwatering

    6. 1912 F.A Cup Winners
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      I’d imagine he’d be ‘spitting’ feathers if he was benched!! Haha

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

      Spend 0.5 more on Bellerin

  2. Sanchit
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    Thoughts on this?

    McCarthy
    TAA Robertson Vinagre Saliba
    Auba Son Ziyech Pepe
    Werner Jimenez

    Bench = fodder

    No Salah as I'll probably cap Auba for the first weeks.
    Will ship Auba out after GW2 and look for my next captain then (Salah/KDB/Mane/Bruno).
    Pepe could be Willian. Think Arsenal could easily score 3 each in their first 2 fixtures.

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

      No Salah could really hurt.

      Pepe is a nice punt

      Gl

      1. Sanchit
        • 8 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        But is Salah worth it even if I won't captain him in the first 2 weeks?

    2. Camzy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      What's the Manchester plan?

      Mandatory to have at least one MUN for CPL imo.

      1. Sanchit
        • 8 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        If Pepe doesn't start/impress in GW1, could get Greenwood.
        I seriously want Rash/Bruno for CPL game but can't think of way that doesn't disrupt my team

      2. Rasping Drive
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        Greenwood on bench for GW1. I might also get rid of Salah for Bruno for GW2 for the double-up.

        1. Sanchit
          • 8 Years
          3 years, 8 months ago

          Rather than benching him, I'll surely give Pepe a shot at Fulham and then transfer him in GW2?

    3. JELLYFISH
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      The Saliba wagon is rolling

      1. Sanchit
        • 8 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        Could be another 4.5
        KWP for example.
        I'm not expecting a lot of points from my two 4.5 defenders.
        They are just enablers to get the other 8 I'm happy with.

  3. SmasherLagru
    • 4 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    Thoughts on this draft ?

    Allison
    TAA Vinagre Walker-Peters
    Aubameyang Son ASM Periera
    Warner Ings Mitrovic

    Nyland Greenwood Ferguson Ayling

    1.0m itb

    1. It’s gonna Ben Mee
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      No Salah is bold considering his EO

      1. SmasherLagru
        • 4 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        Spent it upfront

        1. SmasherLagru
          • 4 Years
          3 years, 8 months ago

          McCarthy
          TAA Vinagre Walker-Peters
          Aubameyang Salah Smallbone Periera
          Warner Firmino Mitrovic

          Nyland Greenwood Ferguson Dougles

          1. Sanchit
            • 8 Years
            3 years, 8 months ago

            Firmino not good for fpl.
            I'd say go for Jimenez and upgrade Smallbone?

    2. T.Henry14
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      no salah no party

  4. Shark Team
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    No love from me to 5.0-5.5 defs

    1. Sanchit
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      I agree.
      It's either 4.5 or 6+

    2. Magic Zico
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Aurier?

      1. Flynny
        • 9 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        dier

  5. Firmino
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    Im thinking the optimal defence is TAA VvD Doherty Vinagre Ferguson and play 4-4-2. Surely VvD and Doherty beats every 6-6.5 mid/att asset?

    1. The FPL Units
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Thats what I am going with

    2. Camzy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Maybe long term.

      But in the short term, I really don't like Liverpool's fixtures of LEE che ARS. Think they could struggle to keep clean sheets against those sides. Will wait on the Liverpool defensive double up.

    3. Sanchit
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Over the season- Yes.
      In the first 3-4 Gameweeks - probably No.

    4. tc93
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      I like this theory

    5. Third Eye Vision
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Currently on TAA, Doc & Gomez, 4.5, 4.0. Can rotate between 3-5-2 and 4-4-2.

      1. JELLYFISH
        • 12 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        Gomez looks real value

        1. Sanchit
          • 8 Years
          3 years, 8 months ago

          Without any attacking returns and bps. Naah!

  6. No Professionals
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    McCarthy
    TAA VVD Vinagre Saliba
    Salah Aubameyang Son ASM
    Ings Mitrovic

    Button Soucek Ferguson Davis

    2m in bank to do son to fernandes in gw2

    Other option is mane, Justin and Werner instead of vvd, son and ings (and do mane to fernandes)?

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

      Does need a bit of Chelsea in there

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

        Rather keep son than upgrade to mane and have 2 pool mids, not worth it. Rather VVD to Doherty though

    2. tc93
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Jimi over Ings any day

  7. tc93
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    whats the general template team (and strategy from GW2 onwards) going around?

    1. g40steve
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Look forward or back a page you can work it out.
      Trick is to get something slightly different 😉

  8. It’s gonna Ben Mee
    • 10 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    You know you’re good when you’re the second most selected player but have a blank in GW 1.

    1. Sanchit
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Kdb?

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

      Most aren’t looking at the fixtures at the moment

  9. drughi
    • 14 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    So latest draft which will be 4-4-2 gw 1 and possible switch to 3-5-2 gw 2. what you think ? to light in mid maybe but greenwood comes in gw 2.

    McCarty
    Taa Justin KWP Robertson
    Soucek Salah(C) Aubameyang Ritchie
    Werner Ings

    Nyland ferguson greenwood davis

    1. It’s gonna Ben Mee
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Souceks fixtures are incredibly bad

      1. drughi
        • 14 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        yeah I know but hard to find cash for upgrade, any ideas

      2. Third Eye Vision
        • 11 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        They started to gel going forward though, didn’t they? Granted, they’ll not keep many clean sheets in those fixtures, but maybe still some attacking returns from a 5.0. That’s all you can ask for from your 5th mid.

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

      I like it but what’s the plan for city?

      1. drughi
        • 14 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        Auba>KDB/Sterling gw 3 most likely

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

          I think Auba is a set and forget for the season, will play up top virtually every game so i am keeping for the season. I’m having son first the game and then keeping the difference itb to son>KDB

    3. Sanchit
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Auba Ritchie to Son Ziyech?

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

        More balanced but will need to make a couple transfers to get a city mid for the next gw and then you are -4 on something you already know about so not worth doing

    4. tc93
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      I'd go Jimi over Ings personally- Wolves are a much better team and they dont have europe this year- they're gonna do really well in the league imo. Giant Killers

  10. Champ
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    Aside from City gw2, Jimi fixtures are pretty much as good as they get right up to November.

    And he certainly has done well playing gainst the big teams last few seasons. He won't fear Shu gw1 either. Surprised he's not in a lot more drafts.

    I think he's a great holding option until deciding on WC. Proven, consistent, nailed and shouldn't let you down.

    1. drughi
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      yeah its him or ings for me which is tough pick. Prefer ings first 2 then switch to jimenez

      1. Sanchit
        • 8 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        I would ideally want that but my first 2-3 transfers would definitely be focused on transferring out arsenal and getting in Manchester.

        If it takes a hit to do Ings to Jimenez, I'd rather have Jimenez from the start

      2. Jay Jay Okocha
        • 10 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        I'm in the same boat but leaning Jimi to save the transfer. Already have enough headaches with the Manchester boys

    2. Hairy Potter
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      I think I can only afford one striker over 6.5 and I'm currently being swayed by the Werner hype over the steady consistency of Jimi. May change by GW1 kick off though.

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

        Preseason being the key thing here, Werner doesn’t look good then i would look at Jimi or Ings

  11. g40steve
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    Harry’s out, don’t look happy!

    1. Zimo
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Apparently his sister got stabbed so he went crazy

      1. g40steve
        • 6 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        Not heard that?

  12. rokonto
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    Any of the friendlies on the tele?

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

      Palace are broadcasting on Palace TV - I imagine other clubs will do something similar

    2. Andy'81
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Not sure about other clubs but fortunately I can't see any of NUFC's being televised as both are on a Tuesday with an early afternoon kick off.

  13. Andy Mac
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    A or B guys...who scores more over the season??

    A - TAA & Doherty
    B - Robertson & VVD

    1. tc93
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      A

    2. FPL Theorist
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      A

    3. Coys96
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      A

    4. Sanchit
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      You won't have them for the season.
      I'd start with A as wolves hve nice short term fixtures.

  14. tc93
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    Loving this new draft: I've got 1.5 ITB to do Son to Fernandes GW2- playing a 4-4-2

    McCarthy
    TAA / Vinagre / Justin / Ferguson
    Salah / Auba / Son / ASM
    Jiminez / Werner

    (Bench fodder)

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

      Mines virtually the same other than i have mitro and saving the money to do son to KDB

      1. tc93
        • 5 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        Yea I really like look of Werner and Jimi up front- two reliable strikers playing for good teams

    2. tc93
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Only thing is its a bit weak at the back maybe.. Also banking on ferguson starting

  15. Jay Jay Okocha
    • 10 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    A) Maddison + Mitrovic (3-4-3)
    B) Davies + Ziyech (4-4-2)

    1. T.Henry14
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      A) easy

    2. Coys96
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      If u have no Leicester A, but if u have no Chelsea B

      Make chelsea priority though

      1. Jay Jay Okocha
        • 10 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        Have Werner

        1. T.Henry14
          • 10 Years
          3 years, 8 months ago

          Then 19 without a doubt

          1. T.Henry14
            • 10 Years
            3 years, 8 months ago

            A)

        2. Coys96
          • 6 Years
          3 years, 8 months ago

          A then

      2. Sanchit
        • 8 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        How does having other Lei or Chelsea players affect the points scored by these guys?

  16. HurriKane
    • 11 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    Why am i seeing Mitrovic in 90% of the drafts?

    Have no idea why he is so popular. Someone please enlighten me

    1. SADIO SANÉ
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      first 3 fixtures, scores goals, fairly obvious

      1. HurriKane
        • 11 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        Who will create goals for Mitro?

        Rest of fulham attack is not that good. Plus Arsenal and leeds are no pushovers

        1. SADIO SANÉ
          • 8 Years
          3 years, 8 months ago

          other Fulham players probably, like they did last year

          1. HurriKane
            • 11 Years
            3 years, 8 months ago

            Last year they played in championship.

            Likes of Cairney cavaleiro and onomah are championship level players

            1. SADIO SANÉ
              • 8 Years
              3 years, 8 months ago

              who you trying to convince? I explained why people have him, don't get him if you don't want him

              1. HurriKane
                • 11 Years
                3 years, 8 months ago

                Im trying to convince he's a trap despite the popularity.

                Better options available in midfeild for 6.0 and below

      2. zes
        • 8 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        First 3 fixtures aren’t great. Arsenal and villa much improved at the back and mitro only got a pen in 2 games vs Leeds last season. Wolves and Sheffield after that...

        1. SADIO SANÉ
          • 8 Years
          3 years, 8 months ago

          Leeds getting Ben White back?

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

      Cheap and everything will go through him

    3. T.Henry14
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      cheap, good fixtures, the main option in the attack, on pens.. hopefully new Pukki

      1. HurriKane
        • 11 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        Fulham lacks quality behind him though

        Isnt that a big worry don't you think?

        1. T.Henry14
          • 10 Years
          3 years, 8 months ago

          for 6.0 nope. Fulham must score some goals.

          1. HurriKane
            • 11 Years
            3 years, 8 months ago

            "Must score goals" is a not strong enough reason to justify his selection

            1. T.Henry14
              • 10 Years
              3 years, 8 months ago

              every team score goals 😀
              Mitrovic has a good chance of being involved.

              1. HurriKane
                • 11 Years
                3 years, 8 months ago

                Not every team has Cairney Cavaleiro and Onomah to provide you chances 😉

                1. T.Henry14
                  • 10 Years
                  3 years, 8 months ago

                  that is an interesting fact 😀

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

      Mitro is a pudding there is a reason he plays in championship imo same with Leeds I think they fighting it out with Fulham for bottom spot can't see too much prem quality players in either team

      1. HurriKane
        • 11 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        Expectt leeds to be solid at the back though

    5. Third Eye Vision
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      He’s probably going to score 10+ goals over the season. Not many 6.0 players with that many returns. Newly promoted teams often have a decent start. Plus he’s got Premier League experience, and he’s coming off the back of a decent season.

      1. HurriKane
        • 11 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        Argument against. Rest of fulham is rubbish

        1. Klaren
          • 6 Years
          3 years, 8 months ago

          They were rubbish last time and Mitrovic managed to score 10+ so he can do it again.

          1. Klaren
            • 6 Years
            3 years, 8 months ago

            Having said that I’m not sure if he is a good option to start with regardless.

    6. Sgt Frank Drebin
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      I was thinking the same until I started to look for alternatives. Antonio has awful fixtures and Wood doesn't play in GW1. Not much choice left.

  17. Saka Punch
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    Surprised no love for Tierney on here. 3 assists and a goal in his last 4 games (including FA cup). Obviously injured for a lot of the season but defo nailed down his spot after lockdown

    1. Ze_Austin
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Clean sheets...

      And those damned fixtures

    2. Third Eye Vision
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      He’s one of the better 5.5 options I’d say. I’ve gone Gomez for now as my 5.5, as I’d like Saliba or Martinez as my Arsenal def.

  18. OldBenKenobi
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    New strategy this season:
    1) Bench boost GW1
    2) WC GW2

    The idea is to try to get an early lead before the 2nd wave of COVID hits and games get postponed/cancelled and everyone’s “plans“ go to pot.

    Clearly I’m taking a more positive approach this season 😉

    1. Sanchit
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      You'll end up wishing for a second wave of COVID and no football.

  19. FOO FIGHTER
    • 4 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    442 may be considered boring but it is the best formation so far for me spreading points equally in my starting 11. I do not think your bench will matter much in the opening GW's. Having a solid 1st 11, premium GK, 3 premium defence, 2 premium mids, one 8ish and one budget mid, one budget and one 9ish forward gives me a decent setup. I will have to be saddled with 442 for the opening GW's as the bench will have Ferguson or Johnson 1st sub but I am going for a more long term approach this time round compared to using my WC early this past season.

    Also, lockdowns could rear it's ugly head again so the WC will stay for as long as possible. Hits also destroyed my rank after the restart so need to save those FT's and use them wisely without being trigger happy. Only fix fires one at a time.

    Guess there are many ways to skin a cat but at the end of the day you just need to follow your gut.

    1. tc93
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      I think 4-4-2 is the way to go this season- I've opted for a stronger strikerforce tho (Werner and Jimi)- I dont think we'll be able to rely too much on mitrovic.

  20. Krupinho
    • 4 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    Not sure on whether to go for Ryan or Mccarthy in goal. . .

    Bench are all blanking in GW1

    0.5 ITB

    McCarthy
    TAA KWP Justin Vinagre
    Salah (c) Son Auba ASM
    Mitro Werner

    Nyland Taylor Greenwood Davis

    Any suggestions on improvements? Thinking to keep squad for 1st GWs and then Auba to KDB

    1. tc93
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      looks decent

      1. Krupinho
        • 4 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        Just worried no City for GW2, but hoping Wolves negate them

  21. T.Henry14
    • 10 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    A) 3-5-3; Saint-Maximin + Davis + 1.0 itb
    B) 3-4-3; Che Adams + Gordon + 0.4 itb

    0.5 is enough for Utd player (having Maddy and Son for Greenwood or Rashford)

    1. T.Henry14
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      0.5 sorry

      1. tc93
        • 5 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        do you not want main man fernandes?

        1. T.Henry14
          • 10 Years
          3 years, 8 months ago

          Not. I gave up. Must have Salah, Auba (after gw2 Ster or KDB) and Werner & TAA. I have no room for Bruno.

    2. Sanchit
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      353

      1. T.Henry14
        • 10 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        3-5-2 😀
        there are a lot of 12 players, although that wouldn't help me either: :p

    3. Jaws
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      B

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

      B

  22. waltzingmatildas
    • 13 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    A) ziyech and vardy
    B) maddison and werner

    1. T.Henry14
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      B)
      Better and cheaper.

    2. Coys96
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      A

    3. Third Eye Vision
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      A

  23. abaalan
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    Is there any worth in getting 2 United or City players on your bench for GW1 with an eye on everyone getting them in GW2 and getting price rises?

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

      I would want one United.

      With City I don't think bother until GW3. Get Aubameyang instead. With City players you will be taking up a lot of budget when you can have high-ceiling players in GWs 1&2 instead.

  24. jayzico
    • 13 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    best 5.5 mid. I hated a guy at school so I begrudge going near the dude. But then....

    1. T.Henry14
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Saint Maximin

    2. Coys96
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Armstrong

    3. BENOIT
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Eh?

  25. Coys96
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    Current side. Thoughts? Getting Martial early. Auba to KdB/Sterling in gw3. Can do Kane & Barnes to Salah & Mitrovic afterwards if I wish.

    McCarthy
    Trent - Dier - Vinagre
    Auba - Ziyech - H.Barnes - Saint-Maximin - Armstrong
    Jimenez - Kane

    Nyland - Justin - Ferguson - Martial

    Not that keen on ASM. Jimenez in there for GW3 onwards. H.Barnes in there for fixtures (could become Maddison). Don't fancy Salah

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

      Not bad then I saw Martial on the bench! Don’t fancy attacking GW1 then WC in GW2?

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

        Too early I think.

      2. Third Eye Vision
        • 11 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        Planning for a WC in GW2 might seem exciting, but it’s an amateur approach given the uncertainty surrounding the coming season.

  26. BENOIT
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    If you had to pick 1 striker to keep all season, who would it be?

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

      Jimenez.

      Would be Kane but he will get injured at some point!

      Martial looks great as well

    2. Sanchit
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Jimenez

    3. 1912 F.A Cup Winners
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      I’d be inclined to go for Martial mate

    4. Pumpkinhead - I'm ITK …
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Jimenez . Not even close imo

    5. Ze_Austin
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Ings

      All other talismanic strikers in the league's best attacks have members of the same team who have the potential (not with absolute certainty, mind) to match/beat/get close to them for points as captains or long term members of my XI: Bruno, Doherty, Ziyech/Pulisic, KDB/Sterling

      Kane also stands out, as Mou sets the team up to feed him with goals, so I don't see Son/Alli matching him long-term, but at least they should come a lot closer to Kane than a rotating Armstrong will come to Ings. If Armstrong becomes fully nailed, then it's less certain to me

    6. Klaren
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      One of Martial/Jimenez

  27. SEXY SOLO SAUCE
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    Morning! Fed up of seeing the same template teams? Want to get take advantage of Sterling’s ownership whilst keeping KdB, double United midfield and TRIPLE Pool defense?
    Then look no further...

    McCarthy
    TAA | Robbo | VVD | Vinagre
    KdB | Sterling | Fernandes | Greenwood | Pereira
    Mitrovic

    4.0 | Ferguson | 4.5 str | 4.5 str

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

      Why did that feel like a JML commercial whilst typing

    2. Coys96
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      1 problem. You only have 8 starters in GW1

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

        Yeah this would be a WC team effectively for GW2 onwards

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

          Looks great then. Think WC in GW2 is still too early though

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

            Yeah...man this BGW1 really has screwed things up

    3. KujaliaFC
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Four of your midfield will score you zero points in GW1.

    4. Sanchit
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      You know that Manchester clubs have a blank in GW1, right?

    5. FPL Theorist
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      This is similar to my pre-fixtures team. However, being restricted to only City and Utd captains (and possibly TAA) didn't make any sense given the fixtures.

      Had to squeeze Werner in to have another option.

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

      Not for me unfortunately as you need either Salah or mane in there. No Auba also

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

        With so many other big hitting mids I’m starting to think it’s worth the risk to go without Salah/Mane

    7. Third Eye Vision
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Triple defence of any team leads to misery when they concede a late goal. For a lot of the drama queens who post on this site it’s more than can handle.

      Also, WC week 2 as I’ve just previously mentioned, is amateur stuff.

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

        Possibly, but I’m actually looking at triple pool defense and rather than looking at any defensive returns I’m looking at the attacking returns potential. Worth it for average 7 apiece.

        WC week 2 may seem amateur, but what if it pays off?

        1. Third Eye Vision
          • 11 Years
          3 years, 8 months ago

          ‘What if’ is the whole premise of this game.

          Triple Liv defence is definitely an option this season. I’m going double for now.

        2. Gleys11
          • 3 Years
          3 years, 8 months ago

          Im also going 3x Liverpool defence. Would be a bit worried with only Mitro and 2 unlikely to play 4.5 up front. End up a player short if Mitro not play for some reason.

  28. KujaliaFC
    • 11 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    Is anyone's default plan to bank their transfer after GW1?

    I'm thinking that that would give me more flexibility apropos integrating De Bruyne and Greenwood into my team for GW3.

    What concerns me is that with everyone piling into them after GW1, their prices might run away from me.

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

      More likely WC GW2

    2. Coys96
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Bank ft in GW2

    3. KujaliaFC
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      City players surely aren't essential for GW2 though?

      Wolves beat City home and away last season, keeping a clean sheet in the away game.

      Crystal Palace is more of a concern, but having Son instead of Greenwood wouldn't trouble me overly much either.

  29. ThisPostsOnFire
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    Reasonably happy with the balance here..... ANY THOUGHTS?

    McCarthy (Nyland)

    TAA, Doherty, Dier (KWP, Ferguson)

    Salah, Auba, Son, ASM (Stephens)

    Werner, Mitro, Adams

    Planning to rotate between a 3-4-3 and 4-3-3 with ASM and one of the sub defenders

    1. Kun Tozser
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Nice back line and mids

      Forwards are a bit meh for me

    2. Coys96
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Looks good. Would prefer Vinagre/Justin over KWP as not keen on double up.

      Really like the front 7

    3. BENOIT
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Like it

  30. DeadStarComing
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    West Brom fan here just wanting to share something I think may be of slight interest. Ferguson, who has now joined Palace, actually played left back for us. I see a lot of people commenting he is a right back and although I think this may be his natural position I think there’s just as much chance he will cover the injured Van Aanholt.

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

      Even more nailed then!

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

        Not nailed in the slightest

        Hasn't trained for months and RH has been just as complimentary about Mitchell as Ferguson. Said he could/should have played him there before earlier.

        Preseason will tell us more

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

          We'll see