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The best goalkeepers and defenders for Sky Fantasy Football before Overhaul

Our Sky Fantasy Football coverage continues as we assess the best defenders for the start of the season.

We’re only concerned about the first three rounds of matches of 2021/22 here, as the Overhaul kicks in after Gameweek 3.

And if you missed it, check our expert strategy guide with Niall and Luke – who can boast third and fourth-place overall finishes between them – in the video below.

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Goalkeepers

Emiliano Martinez, last season’s top-scoring keeper, comes in at £7.2m. Aston Villa sit top of the Season Ticker for the opening three Gameweeks when sorted by defence. The Argentine’s popularity will only increase ahead of the new season kicking off.

Martinez comes with the added bonus of having made 143 saves last season, the most of any goalkeeper not relegated in the last campaign. That will stand him in good stead for the tier points for saves.

In third on the ticker are Brighton, which puts Robert Sanchez (£6.5m) in the Sky spotlight. Offering a decent saving on Martinez, the Seagulls netminder will appeal to those wanting to use budget elsewhere – but he does come with the downside of not making too many saves, averaging only 2.34 stops per 90 minutes.

Illan Meslier (£6.9m), meanwhile, was far busier: he was just two saves behind Martinez overall. Leeds are low down on the defensive ticker, though that should afford their keeper the chance to make plenty of stops.

While Alisson (£7.8m) has great fixtures, the appeal of his defensive colleagues and the lack of save bonus means the Liverpool keeper is set to be overlooked.

At the other end of the market, Daniel Bachmann (£6.3m) will be one of the cheapest starting goalkeepers in Sky Fantasy this season.

Watford kept a total of 23 clean sheets in the Championship in 2020/21, with their defence even more watertight after Xisco Munoz was appointed as head coach.

Defenders

The best mid-price and premium FPL defenders for 2021/22 1

Trent Alexander-Arnold (£10.5m) is the prime Reds candidate at the back given a potent mix of clean sheet potential, attacking returns and ability to garner tier points for shots and especially passes. The only slight issue is that Liverpool host Chelsea in Gameweek 3, though that is unlikely to put many off the right-back given his attacking prowess and opening two games against Norwich (a) and Burnley (H).

Andrew Robertson (£10.1m) marginally outscored Alexander-Arnold last season, in four more starts, by 201 to 196. The Scotsman is also a big tier-points threat in terms of passes and tackles, though shoots far less often than his full-back colleague. Robertson managed 19 goal attempts last season, compared to 55 for his teammate on the opposite wing. However, the former (57) did beat the latter (44) for total Sky bonus points in 2020/21.

Ibrahima Konate (£8.8m), incidentally, looks set to start the season at the back so offers a cut-price alternative to those flying full-backs.

While Manchester City’s first three games are not overly appealing, Ruben Dias (£10.6m) could offer an enticing captaincy option on the Saturday of Gameweek 3. The Citizens face Arsenal at home in the day’s early kick-off, meaning Sky players can see those two teamsheets before the day’s deadline.

Dias finished as the top-scoring defender in Sky in 2021/22 and was streets ahead of the competition for tier 2 passing bonus, so even when clean sheets are lacking, can more than compensate in other areas.

On the flip side, Vladimir Coufal (£8.1m) and Aaron Cresswell (£8.3m) were seldom in the mix for passing bonus – although the former was fond of a tackle or two.

Rather, their appeal came from attacking returns with eight assists apiece.

While they’re not great long-term holds in Sky because of the lack of bonus, a decent opening run of matches and the fact that they play on a Sunday/Monday in the first two Gameweeks makes them a consideration as captaincy contenders.

The Aston Villa back four all present alternatives to Martinez or potential complements for those brave enough to double up. Ezri Konsa (£7.5m) could offer great value, having been on the end of more big chances (seven) than any other defender last season.

But like Coufal and Cresswell, the lack of bonus point accumulation means that they are simply fixture-led short-term plays until the first Overhaul.

With uncertainty around the fitness of several Brighton defenders at the time of writing, Joel Veltman (£7.2m) is a cheap route into the Seagulls’ backline. The versatile Dutchman made 25 starts in 2020/21 and should garner extra game time considering the imminent departure of Ben White (£7.8m) and injury doubt surrounding Tariq Lamptey (£7.2m).

Graham Potter’s love of playing out from the back means that Albion are one of the few clubs outside the usual ‘elite’ who can offer defenders that pick up passing bonus, too.

For just that bit extra, Lewis Dunk (£8.2m) gives you an added goal threat and indeed finished seventh among Sky defenders for points last season.

If you are seeking Leicester captaincy coverage for the Monday of Gameweek 2, Wesley Fofana (£7.9m) is the cheapest option in the Foxes’ defence. However, he may have to compete with Jonny Evans (£8.3m) and Caglar Soyuncu (£8.2m) for pitch time if Brendan Rodgers uses a back four.

Soyuncu had an injury-affected season but is one to watch, having gained bonus points in more than half of his appearances in 2020/21.

Lucas Digne (£8.5m), with 121 points, was well behind Everton’s top-scoring defender Michael Keane (£8.3m) last season. He’s very much in the same boat as Cresswell and Coufal: capable of racking up attacking and defensive returns in the first three Gameweeks but having limited long-term appeal because of his bonus aversion.

Ben Chilwell (£9.6m) may prove a tad expensive before the Overhaul considering Chelsea’s opening run. However, the Blues do face Crystal Palace at home in Gameweek 1 and were the league’s meanest defence over the second half of the season.

Slightly cheaper but just as appealing is Antonio Rudiger (£9.0m), who was a regular accumulator of tier 2 passing bonus upon Thomas Tuchel’s appointment.

Liam Cooper (£6.9m) had a similar magnetism to Sky bonus as Rudiger, although in both Leeds and Chelsea’s cases, there is a little uncertainty over who gets the nod at centre-half.

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  1. My heart goes Salalalalah
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 8 months ago

    Bowen or Buendia?

    1. Miguel Sanchez
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 8 months ago

      Buendia for me

      1. My heart goes Salalalalah
        • 7 Years
        2 years, 8 months ago

        Bowen it is then 😉

        1. Miguel Sanchez
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 7 Years
          2 years, 8 months ago

          Probably right thing to do

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

      I'm on Buendia. I do like Bowen though.

    3. Tomerick
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 8 months ago

      Buendia for sure but monitor Bowen. West Ham are the kind of team that often share points but sometimes have a talisman for a while. Previously it’s been Soucek, Antonio and Lingard. I’d want to see more consistency from Bowen before picking him but he’s a decent punt.

    4. The Royal Robin
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 8 months ago

      Buendia

      Not even close.

    5. Thinkering like a Boss
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 8 months ago

      Bowen. He great but his minutes play concern me

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

      OR Trossard!?

  2. The Royal Robin
    • 8 Years
    2 years, 8 months ago

    Mahrez or Havertz for GW1?

    1. My heart goes Salalalalah
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 8 months ago

      Mahrez

    2. Drexl Spivey
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 8 months ago

      Mahrez, I think - then keeping him on.

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

      Mahrez

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

      Mahrez for me. Havertz v CRY is a tasty first fixture but then it's Mahrez for the next 4 and i don't want to be allocating my first transfer before we even start

      1. Miguel Sanchez
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 7 Years
        2 years, 8 months ago

        Mahrez for the reasons given above. Yes Palace home is a nice fixture for Havertz but Mahrez is more than capable of scoring away at Spurs and then you've saved yourself a transfer.

    5. Tomerick
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 8 months ago

      Neither imo

      1. Drexl Spivey
        • 5 Years
        2 years, 8 months ago

        Why?

        1. Tomerick
          • 9 Years
          2 years, 8 months ago

          Both historical rotation risks and very patchy in points performance. More value available with lower priced nailed on picks. Not to say I wouldn’t have either at some point but I intend to monitor them. Particularly Havertz if he nails down a striker role.

          1. Forever In Our Shadow
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 10 Years
            2 years, 8 months ago

            So this ^ transfers waiting to happen.

    6. ritzyd
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 8 months ago

      For GW1 Havertz

  3. Bobby Digital
    • 6 Years
    2 years, 8 months ago

    Areola on loan to West Ham

    1. Miguel Sanchez
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 8 months ago

      Decent keeper - wonder if he could replace Fabianski

      1. Bobby Digital
        • 6 Years
        2 years, 8 months ago

        He will probably come in at 5.0m, so a no-go for me.

        1. Miguel Sanchez
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 7 Years
          2 years, 8 months ago

          Meslier and Henderson look great picks at 5.0 so will be hard to go for him if/when he comes in at that price

          1. Bobby Digital
            • 6 Years
            2 years, 8 months ago

            I'm risking it with Hendo. Will probably blow up in my face...

            1. Miguel Sanchez
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 7 Years
              2 years, 8 months ago

              Should be enough cup games to keep DDG happy but keep an eye on any loss of form and comments from Ole that he may be about to switch. I think you should be alright though.

      2. Andy_Social
        • 11 Years
        2 years, 8 months ago

        Could well do. Have to avoid the Hammers keeper situation for now.

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

    Anyone watch the Everton friendly last night? If so how did Digne look?

    1. Miguel Sanchez
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 8 months ago

      Didn't see it but read he took a set piece that Keane failed to convert. Imagine he is on most set pieces if Sigurdsson is unavailable.

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

    Another two weeks.. boring...

    1. Tomerick
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 8 months ago

      Don’t worry, you can collect your 20 points and activate your wild card soon.

  6. jayzico
    • 13 Years
    2 years, 8 months ago

    Sup fam

    Been pretty set on this team all week. Any glaring errors (bar ESR)? Thanks for any advice

    Bachman (Foster)

    TAA - Chilwell - WanB (White@Arsenal - Hoever)

    Salah - Bruno - Raphinha - ESR (Brownhill - such a dull pick)

    DCL - Watkins - Nacho

    1. Miguel Sanchez
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 8 months ago

      Looks fine - like the Chilwell pick

      1. jayzico
        • 13 Years
        2 years, 8 months ago

        Sweet. Thanks Mig

  7. FPL Brains
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • Has Moderation Rights
    • 12 Years
    2 years, 8 months ago

    I'm fairly stuck;

    A) Martinez + Coufal
    B) Bachmann + Cresswell?

    1. Thinkering like a Boss
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 8 months ago

      A

    2. Bobby Digital
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 8 months ago

      A

    3. Miguel Sanchez
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 8 months ago

      A

    4. FPL Brains
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 8 months ago

      Thanks guys

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

      A but they're not the same price.

    6. IN SANE IN DE BRUYNE
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 8 months ago

      B

  8. PrestigeWorldwidewidewide..…
    • 4 Years
    2 years, 8 months ago

    A. (3-5-2) v. B. (3-4-3)
    Ayling v. Coufal
    ESR v. Buendia
    Mahrez v. Iheanacho
    Obafemi v. Brownhill

    A is a bit more risk/reward with Mahrez / ESR.
    B is a bit more template and "safe".

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

      A

      Mahrez so much more appealing to me than Iheanacho.

      1. PrestigeWorldwidewidewide..…
        • 4 Years
        2 years, 8 months ago

        Currently on A so I guess I agree with this =]

    2. FPL Brains
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 8 months ago

      1) Ayling, if you have a Brighton rotation
      2) ESR vs Buendia is tough, both have similar potential and are rather unknown for the season ahead
      3) Mahrez
      4) Dislike both, but I'd go Brownhill on the basis that he'll get you some 2 pointers whereas Obafemi won't.

      Hope that helps.

      1. PrestigeWorldwidewidewide..…
        • 4 Years
        2 years, 8 months ago

        I'm kind of looking at the left as a package vs the right as a package.
        1. Already have Sanchez so I don't plan to bring in a Brighton defender. I rarely like to double up on defenders on the same team.
        2. Agreed they are both a bit of an unknown, and ESR allows for an extra 1m to spend elsewhere (ie Mahrez).
        4. Agreed as well but in either case they would be a 3rd sub.

        1. FPL Brains
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • Has Moderation Rights
          • 12 Years
          2 years, 8 months ago

          Ah, I think inadvertently then, A is your winner!

  9. 03farmboy
    • 4 Years
    2 years, 8 months ago

    Watkins and Bowden
    Or
    Antonio and Buendia

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

      Watkins and Buendia

      1. 03farmboy
        • 4 Years
        2 years, 8 months ago

        Do you not think that would be too much Aston Villa coverage?

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

          I don't believe in coverage. Prefer Watkins to Antonio and prefer Buendia to Bowen. If I think they'll score more points why does it matter if they play for the same team?

          1. 03farmboy
            • 4 Years
            2 years, 8 months ago

            That’s true do you think Grealish is being over looked, surely buendia will share points with him

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

              Would expect Grealish to do well but the 1.5m difference is a lot plus there's the possibility of him signing for City. I'm not looking at Buendia as a long term option. Hope he can get some points in the first three GWs then I'll be moving him on for Saka or Smith Rowe most likely.

              1. 03farmboy
                • 4 Years
                2 years, 8 months ago

                Smith Rowe looks very good value if he is a regular starter

    2. Miguel Sanchez
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 8 months ago

      Antonio and Buendia

    3. Alisson WondHaaland
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 8 months ago

      B but Id be tempted to put them all in my team except Bowen

    4. Dynamic Duos
      • 10 Years
      2 years, 8 months ago

      Watkins and Buendia

      1. 03farmboy
        • 4 Years
        2 years, 8 months ago

        Do you not think that’s too much villa coverage?

  10. Alisson WondHaaland
    • 8 Years
    2 years, 8 months ago

    Best 7th playing attacker?

    A) Toney
    B) ESR + 1m

    1. Miguel Sanchez
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 8 months ago

      A

    2. Dynamic Duos
      • 10 Years
      2 years, 8 months ago

      A

    3. Holmes
      • 10 Years
      2 years, 8 months ago

      A

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

      A

    5. notlob legin
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 8 months ago

      I've gone for both - rotating them

  11. Weeb Kakashi
    • 8 Years
    2 years, 8 months ago

    Bruno-less Team.

    Sanchez
    TAA Robbo Dunk
    Salah Mahrez Greenwood Raphinha
    Antonio Wilson Watkins

    Ayling Brownhill

    1 M for Mahrez> Sancho/Son move further down the line.

    1. Holmes
      • 10 Years
      2 years, 8 months ago

      I think I would use that cash for greenwood to havertz

      1. Weeb Kakashi
        • 8 Years
        2 years, 8 months ago

        Yes can do that. If Greenwood doesn't look like starting i'l definitely consider it.

        Cheers Holmes.

  12. kevchenko
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    2 years, 8 months ago

    Who do you bench in GW1....?

    A) Luke Shaw
    B) Raphinha
    C) Smith-Rowe

    1. Miguel Sanchez
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 8 months ago

      C

    2. Bobby Digital
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 8 months ago

      B

  13. Holmes
    • 10 Years
    2 years, 8 months ago

    The temptation to go without Salah has kicked in (again, sigh!)

    1. Dynamic Duos
      • 10 Years
      2 years, 8 months ago

      You should do that, it makes so much sense doesn't it?

      1. Holmes
        • 10 Years
        2 years, 8 months ago

        doesnt make sense I guess but I dont think he is worth that much when I'm not going to cap him more than once in first 4 games.

        1. Dynamic Duos
          • 10 Years
          2 years, 8 months ago

          He is my (c) 6/7 times in 1st 10

    2. Miguel Sanchez
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 8 months ago

      I did it last season and everyone had 40 points from capping him and I had 14 from Auba

      1. Holmes
        • 10 Years
        2 years, 8 months ago

        Same 😀

      2. LangerznMash
        • 7 Years
        2 years, 8 months ago

        same

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

      nor, BUR, CHE, lee, CRY, bre to start.

      You want to miss that?

      1. Holmes
        • 10 Years
        2 years, 8 months ago

        Chelsea and Leeds looks like a blank, single digit at best. Same can happen vs Burnley, Norwich game is the only issue. Will get him from Palace game.

        1. kevchenko
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 8 Years
          2 years, 8 months ago

          His former club and a club he scored a hat-trick against last season?

          I think going without Salah is being different just for the sake of it... with very low upside.

          1. Holmes
            • 10 Years
            2 years, 8 months ago

            Has he scored any goal against his "former" club? Leeds away wont be easy.

            Having him actually feels like I'm limiting my upside points potential. Have him at the moment just for the sake of it.

            1. Weeb Kakashi
              • 8 Years
              2 years, 8 months ago

              I am getting LR vibes here. NGL

            2. kevchenko
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 8 Years
              2 years, 8 months ago

              "The Reds made it 38 unbeaten games at Anfield with a win over Chelsea - which included a wonder strike from Mo Salah."

              That of course doesn't really have any impact of him doing it again, but still, it wouldn't put me off.

              Leeds won't be easy? It wasn't last season...and he scored a hat-trick. He's so explosive, you know exactly what you're going to get, and that is the bar.

              How you use the money to reach or surpass the bar... I'd be all ears.... I did try a draft with 3 Liverpool at the back just to hammer it home if they did well, but Salah is too good a C option in too many early games to ignore for me...

    4. Maximus Bonimus Pointimus
      • 14 Years
      2 years, 8 months ago

      His (117) minutes per XGi is the lowest in the league along with Bruno (121)

      As long as Kane (129) is at Spurs I’m not sure leaving out Salah or Bruno has anything but pain written all over it

      1. Holmes
        • 10 Years
        2 years, 8 months ago

        Wasnt really painful last year when all he was doing was to score score digit points. Pretty sure you have got his points tally for 2nd half of the season (as compared to first half) 😉

        For just 4 weeks, I dont think its risky.

        1. Maximus Bonimus Pointimus
          • 14 Years
          2 years, 8 months ago

          It’s not always painful to walk across a motorway blindfolded either

          But that doesn’t mean it hasn’t gotten pain written all over it 🙂

    5. Drexl Spivey
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 8 months ago

      You act like it's like sniffing panties behind your neighbour's back.

    6. Weeb Kakashi
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 8 months ago

      Thats the last thing i would do in my team.

      1. Holmes
        • 10 Years
        2 years, 8 months ago

        Good boy, avoid any crazy ideas 😀

        1. Weeb Kakashi
          • 8 Years
          2 years, 8 months ago

          Ig it happens to everyone. Yesterday i was rocking a 5 at the back formation. Looking back i think it was crazy.

          Norwich Brentford Palace Burnley along with Chelsea and Leeds who do play a high line although have good defences.

    7. Dynamic Duos
      • 10 Years
      2 years, 8 months ago

      Trying to make some sense of it all,
      But I can see that it makes no sense at all,
      Is it cool to go to sleep on the floor,
      'Cause I don't think that I can take anymore
      Clowns to the left of me, jokers to the right,
      Here I am, stuck in the middle with you

  14. Boom XhakaLacaSaka
    • 4 Years
    2 years, 8 months ago

    A) Ait-Nouri,Jota,DCL
    B) Robbo,ESR, Antonio

    1. Bobby Digital
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 8 months ago

      B

    2. Dynamic Duos
      • 10 Years
      2 years, 8 months ago

      B

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

      B

  15. Hazardous1983
    • 13 Years
    2 years, 8 months ago

    how is this for first draft

    sanchez (steele)
    taa digne shaw (fofana manquillo)
    buendia salah bruno raphina (gilmour)
    antonio ihenacho watkins

    1. Miguel Sanchez
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 8 months ago

      Template

    2. Bobby Digital
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 8 months ago

      That's THE TEMPLATE team. Nothing wrong with it.

  16. FPL Brains
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • Has Moderation Rights
    • 12 Years
    2 years, 8 months ago

    Based on the feedback of my previous question, got two options here;

    RMT:

    A)

    Bachmann - Foster
    TAA - Robbo - Coufal - Veltman - Ayling
    Mahrez - ESR - Son - Salah - Brownhill
    Antonio - Watkins - Toney

    B)

    Martinez - Foster
    TAA - Robbo - Coufal - Veltman - Ayling
    ESR - Son - Salah - Harrison - Raphina
    Antonio - Watkins - Toney

    Essentially;

    Bachmann, Mahrez, Brownhill vs Martinez, Harrison, Raphinha

  17. jungle
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    2 years, 8 months ago

    Does the season ticker not have an option to display by difficulty on the side bar anymore? You have to go to Members and then click on Season ticker now?

  18. Bobby Digital
    • 6 Years
    2 years, 8 months ago

    Richarleeson has scored 6 goals at the olympics. Surely one to keep an eye on when he returns.

    1. Miguel Sanchez
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 8 months ago

      Fallen for him so many times since his early Watford days and it has hardly ever worked out.

    2. Maximus Bonimus Pointimus
      • 14 Years
      2 years, 8 months ago

      The olympics isnt actually football at all

      It’s under 23’s

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

        This.

      2. Bobby Digital
        • 6 Years
        2 years, 8 months ago

        🙄

    3. GreennRed
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 8 months ago

      Against young bucks from the dog and ducks.

      1. GreennRed
        • 12 Years
        2 years, 8 months ago

        Could still do well under Rafa. I think his work rate will keep Rafa happy, hopefully assists and goals will follow.

  19. Boom XhakaLacaSaka
    • 4 Years
    2 years, 8 months ago

    Any Changes?

    Sanchez Foster
    Robbo Trent Shaw White Fofana
    Brownhill ESR Raph Salah Bruno
    Antonio Watkins Toney

    1. Bobby Digital
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 8 months ago

      Iz good

    2. Dynamic Duos
      • 10 Years
      2 years, 8 months ago

      White or Fofana to 4m , ESR to Soucek or Sarr?

  20. Hazardous1983
    • 13 Years
    2 years, 8 months ago

    coufal and dcl or ihenacho and digne

    1. Miguel Sanchez
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 8 months ago

      Nacho and Digne

  21. Weeb Kakashi
    • 8 Years
    2 years, 8 months ago

    Best Option?

    A Raphinha from GW1
    B Bowen/Trossard for the first 4 weeks then shift.

    1. Miguel Sanchez
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 8 months ago

      I think just start with Raphinha - United look a bit undercooked and players only just arriving back from after the Euros. Think Leeds could shock them GW1

      1. Weeb Kakashi
        • 8 Years
        2 years, 8 months ago

        Fair enough.

      2. Zimo
        • 5 Years
        2 years, 8 months ago

        I've tripled up with Harrison, Raphinha, Bamford just so I don't get too depressed when they ruin opening weekend for United and me 😛

        1. Miguel Sanchez
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 7 Years
          2 years, 8 months ago

          Triple up is bold!

  22. Champions League Varane
    • 5 Years
    2 years, 8 months ago

    Antonio and Buendia or Kelechi and Bowen? Bowen could be Tammy if he moves

    1. Holmes
      • 10 Years
      2 years, 8 months ago

      Antonio and Buendia

    2. GreennRed
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 8 months ago

      A&B

  23. MShalkz
    • 3 Years
    2 years, 8 months ago

    What do we think of this inital draft?

    Sanchez (Foster)
    TAA, Digne, Fofana (Ait-Nouri, Manquillo)
    Greenwood, Salah, Bruno, Sarr (Gibbs-White)
    Watkins, DCL, Antonio

    1. GreennRed
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 8 months ago

      Nice. A few punts in there. Is Ait-Nouri looking fairly nailed?

  24. GreennRed
    • 12 Years
    2 years, 8 months ago

    A good starting point for info:

    https://www.newsnow.co.uk/h/Sport/Football/Premier+League

  25. endy919
    • 5 Years
    2 years, 8 months ago

    Sanchez-Foster
    TAA-Shaw-Fofana-Lowton-Nouri
    Salah-Bruno-Buendia-Sarr-Soucek
    Watkins-Antonio-Toney
    0,5itb

    pretty happy with this right now

    1. GreennRed
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 8 months ago

      Looks good. Maybe see if you get a 4.5m fodder attacker and 4m fodder defender what options look like. No point on leaving cash on the bench or on the bank if you can improve the 11.

  26. mcginnntonic
    • 4 Years
    2 years, 8 months ago

    Cresswell Firpo Toney
    or
    Coufal Ayling Antonio

    1. Dynamic Duos
      • 10 Years
      2 years, 8 months ago

      CAA

    2. Tomerick
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 8 months ago

      A

  27. Stupendous
    • 11 Years
    2 years, 8 months ago

    Hats off please and thank you....

    Sanchez
    TAA Shaw Dier Coufal
    Son Salah Sancho Mahrez
    Watkins Antonio

    4.0m Brownhill Omo Oba

  28. LiamK17
    • 3 Years
    2 years, 8 months ago

    I’ve finalised on the structure of my team
    and most of the players but it’s just the 3 (next to Salah) in midfield I can’t decide on:

    A) Bruno / Maddison (can be raph) / ESR
    B) Greenwood / Mahrez / Pepe

    It really depends on how essential I see Bruno but what do you think out of them options?

    1. dbeck
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 8 months ago

      A just feels safer imo

    2. Thinkering like a Boss
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 8 months ago

      A

  29. Champions League Varane
    • 5 Years
    2 years, 8 months ago

    Thoughts all 🙂 ? Trying to find someone who rotates well with Dunk and Ayling

    Sanchez
    Shaw Dunk Taa
    Salah Bruno Mahrez Buendia ESR
    Antonio Watkins

    Foster Ayling Obafemi 4.0