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Mark Sutherns’ latest FPL team draft for Gameweek 1

Fantasy Football Scout’s very own Mark Sutherns has been discussing his latest Fantasy Premier League (FPL) team draft with video regular Andy North over on our YouTube channel.

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FPL pre-season: Trossard hits hat-trick from wing-back role 1

In this first instalment, the FPL BlackBox co-host and Andy chat about Jack Grealish (£8.0m), Harry Kane (£12.5m) and Danny Ings (£8.0m) before launching into a discussion on their latest drafts.

Mark explains his 3-5-2 set-up, premium midfielder choices and omission of Bruno Fernandes (£12.5m).

Andy throws his own selections under the spotlight, explaining his preference for a 3-4-3 and inclusion of Harvey Barnes (£7.0m).

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  1. Fatboy_Slim
    • 6 Years
    2 years, 9 months ago

    Need you input guys...would you rather:

    1) Have Ruben dias + benrahma, or a 4.0 def + grealish/foden?

    2) Take a punt on Wilson over Watkins, or no?

    3) Bench Wilson/watkins, Toney or Benrahma for gw1?

    Thank you in advance!

    1. Thomas Magnum
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 9 months ago

      1, Yes to Dias and Benrahma. 2, that’s what I did as soon as Ings arrived, not as convinced by Watkins as I was before. 3) very tough, probably Toney but it’s the riskiest as his ownership is so high if he starts well you’ll be in trouble but if he blanks you’ll be ahead of the pack presuming others in your side score better

      1. Fatboy_Slim
        • 6 Years
        2 years, 9 months ago

        Thanks for the input buddy...I thought of the same too...even if toney gives me points, almost half of the rest will get them anyway...will risk and start wilson

        1. Thomas Magnum
          • 8 Years
          2 years, 9 months ago

          Wilson has a good record against West Ham as well I believe. If you buy into that stuff…

    2. Geordie19
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 9 months ago

      1- Dias and B
      2- yes for me
      3-if you have to bench one of those, could you downgrade and use cash elsewhere? If not, I’d bench Toney so it doesn’t ruin your Friday night haha

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

    Bug report:

    Expected behaviour: It works right
    Actual behaviour: Nope http://prntscr.com/1klmq29

    1. Ginkapo FPL
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 9 months ago

      🙂

      😎

  3. Thomas Magnum
    • 8 Years
    2 years, 9 months ago

    Would you rather start with
    Harrison (no other Leeds attack)
    Benrahma (double with Antonio)
    Can’t stretch to a 6.5, Benrahma has the fixtures and the form/confidence, Harrison more nailed on and avoids a double up

    1. BrockLanders
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 9 months ago

      Probably Harrison

    2. Fatboy_Slim
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 9 months ago

      Maybe get Harrison after gw4...till then Benrahma is a good choice according to me and although Leeds are an attacking team, they have fairly tough fixtures

    3. Scholes Out For Summer
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      2 years, 9 months ago

      Harrison for sure

    4. Thomas Magnum
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 9 months ago

      Thanks all for the responses so far. Harrison is certainly the ‘safer’ pick. But if only we knew if Benrahma was nailed on…

      1. Fatboy_Slim
        • 6 Years
        2 years, 9 months ago

        He is nailed on now that lingard is back at United...

    5. I Member
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 9 months ago

      Benrahma then swap to Harrison GW5.

  4. Jullepuu
    • 4 Years
    2 years, 9 months ago

    Why didn't Toney play for Brentford tonight?

    1. Lazaretti
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 9 months ago

      Injury, slight

      1. Jullepuu
        • 4 Years
        2 years, 9 months ago

        Cheers

    2. Bottleandahalf
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 9 months ago

      Minor mnock

      1. Bottleandahalf
        • 3 Years
        2 years, 9 months ago

        Knock*

        1. Jullepuu
          • 4 Years
          2 years, 9 months ago

          Thanks

      2. Baps hunter
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 6 Years
        2 years, 9 months ago

        Was it "minor knock" or "probably minor knock"?

    3. BrockLanders
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 9 months ago

      WHHHAAAAAAAT???? Goodness, DCL now Toney. Forward options decimated

  5. g40steve
    • 6 Years
    2 years, 9 months ago

    Pencilled in this to start,

    Sanchez
    Shaw, Digne, Virgil
    Greenwood, Salah, Son, Mahrez,
    Ivan, Antonio, 7.5

    Foster, Alt Nouri, White, Gilmour

    After today’s games leaning towards this?
    Benching headache but gives plenty of options for the first few weeks in these covid times.

    Schmeichel
    Shaw, Chilwell, Coufal
    Greenwood, Salah, Son, Barnes, Zaha
    Bamford, Antonio,

    Foster, Toni, White, Amartey

  6. Scholes Out For Summer
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    2 years, 9 months ago

    ugh 0.5 short of this front 7

    Barnes - Salah - Son - Mahrez - Greenwood
    Ings - Antonio

    1. Dynamic Duos
      • 10 Years
      2 years, 9 months ago

      That poor defence must feel neglected

      1. Scholes Out For Summer
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        2 years, 9 months ago

        TAA Shaw 4.5 4.5 4.0

        Seems template enough

        1. Dynamic Duos
          • 10 Years
          2 years, 9 months ago

          Not a fan of that rotating 4.5m defence, you need another solid 5.5m/6m defender

    2. dunas_dog
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 9 months ago

      Take Mahrez for 7.5/8.5 mid

    3. Gomolon
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 9 months ago

      Barnes down to one of the 6.5m midfielders seems like the easiest adjustment to make

      1. Scholes Out For Summer
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        2 years, 9 months ago

        Yeah Barnes was the new addition. Originally had Raphinha but leaning towards Buendia now to double on Villa nice fixtures

    4. Kun Tozser
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 9 months ago

      Salah > Mane

    5. HollywoodXI
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 9 months ago

      This is my front 7. I have Trent Shaw and Chambers back 3. No bench though.

  7. dejaymarkymark
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    2 years, 9 months ago

    Embedded video greyed out on my android phone. Anyone know why?

    1. Maximus Bonimus Pointimus
      • 14 Years
      2 years, 9 months ago

      If you just wrap a small bit of tinfoil around the base of the phone & pop it into the microwave for about 10-15 seconds it normally sorts that out I think

  8. balint84
    • 8 Years
    2 years, 9 months ago

    Jimenez or Watkins?

    1. Fatboy_Slim
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 9 months ago

      All 7.5 forwards are good options...just remember Watkins is likely to start as left wing, and not forward

    2. Steve The Spud
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 4 Years
      2 years, 9 months ago

      Watkins

  9. Old Bull
    • 10 Years
    2 years, 9 months ago

    Think I’ve rejigged it to the point of no return. This is it bar any bombshells in the next week. Largely template but a sprinkling of differs in there. Please RMT

    Ederson Gunn
    TAA Cresswell Tierney Ayling Omo
    Salah Bruno Barnes Dallas Brownhill
    Ings Antonio Toney

  10. squ1rrel
    • 10 Years
    2 years, 9 months ago

    Draft 41421

    Schmeichel (4.0)
    Robbo - Shaw - Cresswell (4.5 - 4.0)
    Salah - Bruno - Gundo - Barnes - Buendia
    Ings - Toney (4.5)

  11. pundit of punts
    • 11 Years
    2 years, 9 months ago

    How long is Amartey safe ?

    1. dunas_dog
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 9 months ago

      First 3 games I think - Evans probably back after international break

  12. FPL Virgin
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 9 months ago

    £4m defender alert!

    Leicester boss Brendan Rodgers says defender Wesley Fofana will be out until NEXT YEAR with an ankle injury suffered during Wednesday's friendly against Villarreal.

    Rodgers tells BBC Radio Leicester: "He will play in 2022 at some time. Unfortunately the ligament damage is quite bad. He is in great spirits, he wants to stay here in and be around his team-mates.

    "Sometimes players want to go back to their country, but he is staying here. He has an operation on Monday and his recovery will start there."

    On his replacement Daniel Amartey: "Whatever I have asked Daniel Amartey to do he has always done so with great commitment. His attitude is first class and he's very much a team player. He was outstanding."

    1. Gomolon
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 9 months ago

      Sweet! Now I won't be misspelling Omo's name all season lol

    2. pundit of punts
      • 11 Years
      2 years, 9 months ago

      That answers my question above.

      Cheers

    3. Andy_Social
      • 11 Years
      2 years, 9 months ago

      He doesn't say Amartey starts, but it's enough if you're looking for 4m benchfodder.

      1. pundit of punts
        • 11 Years
        2 years, 9 months ago

        It’s as good as saying he does

        1. Baps hunter
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 6 Years
          2 years, 9 months ago

          And Amartey was solid today, I didn't notice him making any mistakes. Having 4.0 starting Lei def even for short term is simply like putting money itb. There is always risk of GW3 WC anyway, even though GW7 might look better now.

    4. Alisson WondHaaland
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 9 months ago

      I think a TAA Shaw 5.0 4.0 4.0 backline is an option to start the season in a 3ATB formation.

      Amartey and Omobam both look set to start the season and will be a good way to free up some funds

    5. Thomas Magnum
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 9 months ago

      Love how they write the article with next year in all caps, when we’re already past halfway to 2022

  13. Pukkipartyy
    • 5 Years
    2 years, 9 months ago

    How did Grealish look today, and what position he played? U think he start gw1?

    Thanks!

    1. Geordie19
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 9 months ago

      Left wing. Was a bit rusty but direct. I think he may start as city weren’t great but who knows!

      1. Blues for Salah
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 4 Years
        2 years, 9 months ago

        60-70 minutes I'd guess,

  14. Geordie19
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 9 months ago

    Hi all,
    What you think to this? I know it’s different positions but last decision for today. Thanks all
    Wilson & Jota 352
    Ings & Toney 343 (1m Itb)

    Raph Bruno Salah Barnes ___
    Antonio ___ ____

  15. pundit of punts
    • 11 Years
    2 years, 9 months ago

    Okay then

    Targett or Cash for the first 3?

    1. Geordie19
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 9 months ago

      Cash

    2. Pukkipartyy
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 9 months ago

      Of those Targett

    3. Carlton P
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 9 months ago

      Cash. Young might take minutes from Targett

    4. Alisson WondHaaland
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 9 months ago

      Im thinking Konsa for the goal threat. Cash and Targetts assist potential doesnt excite me as much

  16. Apollo Sanchez
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    2 years, 9 months ago

    Sanchez
    TAA Digne Shaw
    Salah Bruno Buendia Barnes
    DCL Antonio Toney
    (Foster, White, Amartey, Brownhill)

    1. Bottleandahalf
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 9 months ago

      Nice

  17. pundit of punts
    • 11 Years
    2 years, 9 months ago

    Since Amartey looks nailed for the foreseeable, I pretty set on this now!!

    Sanchez - Foster
    TAA - Targett - White - Amartey - Omabamidele
    Salah - Bruno - Jota - Gundogan - Barnes
    Ings - Antonio

    😀

    1. pundit of punts
      • 11 Years
      2 years, 9 months ago

      Obafemi 3 striker

      1. Alisson WondHaaland
        • 8 Years
        2 years, 9 months ago

        Thinking similar with the 2 x 4.0 defenders. Like it a lot

        1. pundit of punts
          • 11 Years
          2 years, 9 months ago

          Cheers

          I don’t see myself going away from this unless something major happens.

          Ings and Targett out for Jimenez and Semedo in gw 4 when Villa’s fixtures turn sour.

          1. Alisson WondHaaland
            • 8 Years
            2 years, 9 months ago

            Yeah nice. I personally prefer Konsa to Targett because of the goal threat + Targetts rotation risk to Young, but otherwise very similar decisions and plans

            1. pundit of punts
              • 11 Years
              2 years, 9 months ago

              Good luck to us

    2. Baps hunter
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 9 months ago

      Something pretty similar, but I want stronger set and forget defense.

  18. Alisson WondHaaland
    • 8 Years
    2 years, 9 months ago

    Thoughts? Bit more of an aggressive draft

    Sanchez
    TAA Shaw Konsa
    Son Greenwood Salah Gundo Barnes
    Ings Antonio

    Foster Amartey Obafemi Omobamidele

    1.0 ITB

    1. Gomolon
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 9 months ago

      I like it - you not tempted to squeeze out an extra 0.5 to do Gundo to Mahrez?

      1. Alisson WondHaaland
        • 8 Years
        2 years, 9 months ago

        Yeah slightly tempted - but I have a strange feeling Gundo will outscore Mahrez. Mahrez vs Reguilon didnt go well for Mahrez last season

        1. Gomolon
          • 9 Years
          2 years, 9 months ago

          Pessimist! He's had a whole season to reflect and study Reguilon for his weaknesses! I'm on a v similar team, took out Barnes for Raphinha (would love to have both but midfield just has so many good options

          1. Alisson WondHaaland
            • 8 Years
            2 years, 9 months ago

            Haha very true. I agree, loving the 352 atm with the midfield options available

        2. Baps hunter
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 6 Years
          2 years, 9 months ago

          Gundogan without KdB is at least as good option as Mahrez imho. I wouldn't be surprised to see Mahrez dropped soon if he doesn't improve his game. "When in doubt, pick the cheaper option."

  19. Dynamic Duos
    • 10 Years
    2 years, 9 months ago

    STACKED!

    Sanchez
    TAA Maguire Shaw
    Salah Son Jota Greenwood Barnes
    Watkins Ings

    Foster Amartey White Obafemi

    1. SEXY SALAH
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 9 months ago

      Needs Bruno

      1. Dynamic Duos
        • 10 Years
        2 years, 9 months ago

        No thanks

      2. Dynamic Duos
        • 10 Years
        2 years, 9 months ago

        This is Bruno STACKED!

        Sanchez
        TAA Maguire Shaw
        Salah Bruno Jota Raph Buendia
        Antonio Ings

        Foster Amartey Obafemi Livramento

        1. SEXY SALAH
          • 7 Years
          2 years, 9 months ago

          Looks amazing

          1. Dynamic Duos
            • 10 Years
            2 years, 9 months ago

            It really does , might just attack the fixtures

        2. Baps hunter
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 6 Years
          2 years, 9 months ago

          Why Maguire over AWB? Hype?

          1. Dynamic Duos
            • 10 Years
            2 years, 9 months ago

            Like his goal threat , do you prefer AWB?

    2. JariL
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 9 months ago

      Antonio instead of Watkins and it's a great team.

      Like the double United defense, haven't seen it a lot.

    3. TheSteel
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      2 years, 9 months ago

      Decent non-Bruno team. Jota not nailed and would rather Toney or Antonio over Watkins.

      1. Dynamic Duos
        • 10 Years
        2 years, 9 months ago

        Toney is injured

          1. Dynamic Duos
            • 10 Years
            2 years, 9 months ago

            If he bangs easy downgrade

            1. TheSteel
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 11 Years
              2 years, 9 months ago

              Fair enough

  20. The Train Driver
    • 8 Years
    2 years, 9 months ago

    Aston Villa any luck in arranging a new friendly?

    1. Alisson WondHaaland
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 9 months ago

      They have one tomorrow against an Italian side I believe

  21. JariL
    • 9 Years
    2 years, 9 months ago

    Why most Sanchez owners have Foster as the 2nd GK and not the back-up Steele?

    1. Mr. O'Connell
      • 11 Years
      2 years, 9 months ago

      Think Potter would choose to play with no keeper rather than play Steele

    2. Andy_Social
      • 11 Years
      2 years, 9 months ago

      Because if you have 2 keepers, you can only have one outfield player. Brighton might start surprisingly well and you want a 4.5 defender, cheap midfielder and a cheap striker.

      1. Thomas Magnum
        • 8 Years
        2 years, 9 months ago

        This. One of the main reasons I’m leaning toward Bachmann and Foster and just starting with Veltman to leave room for possibly Trossard and if they sign a striker down the line

    3. I Member
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 9 months ago

      Steele isn't the backup. The new guy is.

    4. Jullepuu
      • 4 Years
      2 years, 9 months ago

      Scherpen will be Brighton's back-up

  22. Thomas Magnum
    • 8 Years
    2 years, 9 months ago

    Would love for Rodrigo to get some kind of return this match to possibly look for a backup outlet instead of or to eventually replace Toney

  23. Here's Tom with the We…
    • 12 Years
    2 years, 9 months ago

    Evening guys,

    Thoughts on the below please.

    Sanchez
    TAA Robbo Shaw Amartey
    Bruno Salah Barnes Raphina
    Antonio Ings

    Foster Reguillon Bissouma Ofemi

    1. TheSteel
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      2 years, 9 months ago

      Very nice

      1. Here's Tom with the We…
        • 12 Years
        2 years, 9 months ago

        Thanks

  24. Slitherene
    • 6 Years
    2 years, 9 months ago

    RMT, plz?

    Sanchez | Fodder
    TAA Digne Shaw
    Salah Son Barnes Buendia
    DC-L Antonio Ings
    ¦ Gilmour Fernandez Dier

    0 ITB

  25. Netters2018
    • 5 Years
    2 years, 9 months ago

    Any other 4m defenders likely to play other than Amartey? Any canary fans know who ola is covering? Is it hanley who had covid?
    Any others???

    1. The Knights Template
      • 10 Years
      2 years, 9 months ago

      4.0, 4.0, 4.0 at the back?

      1. Netters2018
        • 5 Years
        2 years, 9 months ago

        Im thinking
        Taa, Shaw, White Amartey 4.0

      2. Gomolon
        • 9 Years
        2 years, 9 months ago

        Every summer there is a wave of "big at the back" drafts, it's about time we had a year of "small at the back"

  26. Scots Gooner
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 9 months ago

    Who score more first 5 gameweeks -

    Tony or Jota?

    1. Scots Gooner
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 9 months ago

      *Toney that is

    2. Abusive_Sgt_Daelrhos
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 9 months ago

      Is Jota gonna start every game? Not sure. Maybe few instead of Firmino

    3. I Member
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 9 months ago

      Jota

  27. SEXY SALAH
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 9 months ago

    Feeling very horny about this:

    Bachmann
    Trent | Shaw | Veltman
    Salah | Bruno | Son | Mahrez | Dallas
    Toney | Pukki

    Foster | Amartey | Omobamidele | Obafemi

    1. JariL
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 9 months ago

      Love Pukki as a Finn but you shouldn't pick him to start with. Still some fitness issues and no form. After those first 4GWs I think he's a great pick.

      1. SEXY SALAH
        • 7 Years
        2 years, 9 months ago

        Amartey/other defender comes in

    2. pingissimus
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 9 months ago

      Lose Bachmann and Foster perhaps

      Very very rank today were Watford apparently - just a friendly but given it was Palace (below strength at that) it's as good a form guide as there can be in preseason. Conceded three and every report I've read says that was what they deserved.

    3. TheSteel
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      2 years, 9 months ago

      Both Pukki and Toney is too risky for me. Both could drop in value quick. Mahrez not nailed, bench weak. 7.5/10

  28. Ze_Austin
    • 5 Years
    2 years, 9 months ago

    Jota, Greenwood, Barnes, Gundogan, Mahrez

    These are most likely short term picks in really deep squads (competition is injured short term or has limited preseason, etc). You probably know they are risky. Starting with none is careful; maybe one for some fun, two at most for high risk...

    But three+? Oh boy. I guess an early wildcard is becoming the template

    And yes, they'll all probably fly off the charts in GWs 1 and 2. I guess that's the problem

    If this catches on as a bandwagon... Being careful can leave one chasing

    Here we go

    1. Abusive_Sgt_Daelrhos
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 9 months ago

      I agree. Not sure about Barnes rho. Think he's a good pick even for long term

      1. Ze_Austin
        • 5 Years
        2 years, 9 months ago

        Nacho, Daka, 3-5-2 (Rodgers can switch on a dime, and that's actually what won tonight's match), known to be streaky, gets subbed off early, and no brilliant right winger to force Rodgers to stay with wingers and leave Nacho + Daka out of the starting XI consistently

        Not saying he won't play. Just that he will always carry that risk unless major injuries happen

    2. I Member
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 9 months ago

      2 max for me.

    3. JariL
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 9 months ago

      Mahrez and Greenwood for me. Plus maybe Benrahma.

  29. Abusive_Sgt_Daelrhos
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    2 years, 9 months ago

    Is this too light in front, how does it look overall? Thanks

    Sanchez, Foster
    TAA,Shaw,Lowton,Amartey,4.0
    Salah,Bruno,Grealish,Barnes,Jota
    Maupay,Antonio,Obafemi

  30. dunas_dog
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    2 years, 9 months ago

    Given neither Brighton or Watford shining in preseason is Martinez worth paying extra for?

    1. TheSteel
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      2 years, 9 months ago

      Yeah i think so, ownership alone is huge. Itll be hard to move up if he rakes in pts like last year and you dont have him.

      1. Gomolon
        • 9 Years
        2 years, 9 months ago

        The only reason ownership is huge is because he was insane value at 4.5 last season. Just wait till this season's 4.5 keeper steps up and ownership will drop