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Alexander-Arnold v Robertson: Who is the best Liverpool FPL defender?

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Trent Alexander-Arnold (£7.5m) or Andrew Robertson (£7.0m): who makes your Fantasy Premier League (FPL) squad in Gameweek 1?

Alexander-Arnold was the top-scoring defender in 2021/22, with 208 points placing him third in the overall player standings. However, since the turn of the year, Robertson outscored his team-mate by a whopping 37 points and is also available for half a million less.

Is Alexander-Arnold a no-brainer, then? Can Robertson compete with his fellow full-back? And is double Liverpool defence worth considering?

In this, our latest Fantasy Football Scout Premium Members article, we’ll attempt to answer those questions.

ALEXANDER-ARNOLD v ROBERTSON: FPL RETURNS 2021/22

Salah's role one to monitor in FPL as Alexander-Arnold continues forays infield 2

Across the course of 2021/22, Alexander-Arnold finished 22 points ahead of his Scottish colleague, producing eight double-digit hauls, two goals, 12 assists, 18 clean sheets and 32 bonus points.

Meanwhile, Robertson racked up 186 points, courtesy of six double-digit hauls, three goals, 11 assists, 17 clean sheets and 23 bonus points.

Robertson mustered 6.4 points per match as he appeared in 32 Premier League fixtures, while Alexander-Arnold produced 6.5 points per match across 34 outings.

Robertson’s second double-digit haul arrived in Gameweek 22, when Alexander-Arnold already had six to his name, which drives home the fact that the Scotsman was the more viable Fantasy asset to own in the second half of 2021/22. Indeed, Robertson only blanked in three of his last 21 starts in a run that went all the way back to Gameweek 13.

However, an advantage for Alexander-Arnold appears once we start looking at the underlying statistics.

ALEXANDER-ARNOLD v ROBERTSON: ASSIST POTENTIAL

In-form Robertson an appealing FPL differential for Gameweek 23 and beyond

Alexander-Arnold grabbed 12 assists in 2021/22 and retains his title as the most creative Liverpool asset, leading the way among teammates for chances created (90) and big chances created (18).

And he could arguably have had more: his expected assists (xA) tally was 13.01, one higher than the actual assist total he ended up with.

Unsurprisingly, his overall xA figure was by far the best in the Premier League last season:

While Alexander-Arnold registered an impressive 12 assists in 2021/22, Robertson came very close to his colleague, posting a total of 11.

However, Robertson trails Alexander-Arnold by a considerable margin when we look at chances created (55), big chances created (nine) and xA (5.52).

Even from Gameweek 13 onwards – the start of Robertson’s fine run of form – Alexander-Arnold created 2.55 chances per 90 minutes, compared to the left-backs 2.14, while he was also ahead for big chances created per 90 minutes (0.45 to 0.39) and xA per 90 minutes (0.37 to 0.22).

ALEXANDER-ARNOLD v ROBERTSON: GOAL THREAT

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  1. Dynamic Duos
    • 10 Years
    1 year, 10 months ago

    Obviously TAA

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

    Neco Williams

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  3. Lemongrab
    • 14 Years
    1 year, 10 months ago

    With Sterling and Jesus gone, who are in competition for the wide forward roles at City now?

    LW - Grealish / Foden
    RW - Mahrez...?

    Could be a real opportunity to jump on one of those early doors if threat of pep roulette is diminished this season?

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    1. The Mentaculus
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      • 2 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      Cole Palmer deputy RW (per The Athletic). Foden may also move to the right

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      1. Lemongrab
        • 14 Years
        1 year, 10 months ago

        Interesting, will monitor pre-season. If Foden does start to play on the right as well that would make Grealish even more tempting, especially at 7m

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        1. The Mentaculus
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          • 2 Years
          1 year, 10 months ago

          Yeah I don't think Mahrez is suddenly going to get loads more mins - Pep always finds a way to avoid this. So either Grealish or Palmer could turn out to be good value. Not starting with either but definitely monitoring & keeping a 3rd City spot available

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    2. @persecuted_by_mods
        1 year, 10 months ago

        Alvarez and bilva if he stays can play further forward too

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      • Piggs Boson
        • 12 Years
        1 year, 10 months ago

        The signing of Phillips and the pursuit of Cucurella may hint at Cancelo essentially taking that role in the attacking phase. I explain it here: https://www.fantasyfootballscout.co.uk/2022/07/01/how-to-play-gaffr-fantasy-efl-championship-2022-23/?hc_page=1&hc_sort_by=comment_date#hc_comment_25028569

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      • Wielki Mateo
        • 4 Years
        1 year, 10 months ago

        Foden (Grealish) - Haaland (Alvarez) - Bilva (Mahrez)

        Probably how front three and rotation gonna look

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      • Lovren an elevator
        • 8 Years
        1 year, 10 months ago

        People are sleeping on Julian. That's what's up

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    3. Botman and Robben
      • 7 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      TAA

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      1. @persecuted_by_mods
          1 year, 10 months ago

          Yes but there always comes a time in the season where Robbo randomly supercharges and goes through a period of outperforming Trent

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        • Lovren an elevator
          • 8 Years
          1 year, 10 months ago

          Or Robbo

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      2. Team17
        • 8 Years
        1 year, 10 months ago

        Thinking of going large, 433:

        Mendy (Gazzaniga)

        TAA, James, Perisic, Gabriel (Vestergaard)

        Salah, Bailey, Moutinho (Andreas, Colback)

        Jesus, Haaland, Kane

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        1. The Mentaculus
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          • 2 Years
          1 year, 10 months ago

          Bailey is mostly a bench option at Villa, terribly injury-prone & doesn't fit too well in Gerrard's preferred 4312 system. Moutinho.. are you really happy with someone returning about 3-4 times per season?

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          1. Team17
            • 8 Years
            1 year, 10 months ago

            Looks like Bailey might be used more this season. Moutinho is steady. Not concrete but looking for two under priced options that might excel - Eze? Martinelli? Fornals? - that allows for the other nine. High risk!

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        2. Fish up a tree
          • 2 Years
          1 year, 10 months ago

          Having 3 premiums sucks the life out of of the midfield

          If you want to keep the 3 up top & 3 premium defenders then you could go

          Mendy Gabriel Bailey Moutinho to Raya Tomiyasu Neto Aaronson

          These two mids at least give you a fighting chance of returning

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        3. Nate(U)dog(ie)
          • 3 Years
          1 year, 10 months ago

          For 5m I'd much rather Rice, you know he'll play every game and he's said he's looking to score more goals now

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        4. nolard
          • 9 Years
          1 year, 10 months ago

          I think you need to upgrade one of your midfielders.

          Moving Perisic/Gabriel to a 4.5 starter.

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      3. EgyptianKing
        • 5 Years
        1 year, 10 months ago

        Any thoughts on this?

        Mendy
        TAA Cancelo Tomyiasu Perisic
        Grealish Diaz Salah Marinelli
        Jesus Haaland

        4.0, 4.0, 4.5, 4.5

        Cheers

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        1. DeathoftheParty
          • 7 Years
          1 year, 10 months ago

          I want Grealish to a good pick... Real bad... But he isn't.

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      4. Champ
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        • 13 Years
        1 year, 10 months ago

        Apparently Big Sam has been on to no.10 to offer to step in on an interim basis

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        1. No Professionals
          • 6 Years
          1 year, 10 months ago

          Someone follows Gary lineker on Twitter

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      5. Nate(U)dog(ie)
        • 3 Years
        1 year, 10 months ago

        My initial plan was to go with Robbo, but that was also factoring in an expectancy that TAA would be at least 8m and that there would possibly be 1m difference between the two. There only being .5 between them and TAA only being 7.5m makes it an easy choice. Also after watching Nunez' goals from last season, he seems to have a knack for peeling away from his marker towards the back post when the ball is on the right, and I don't like making comparisons but from his positioning and heading he looks very Cavani-like in the air, I expect he'll lead to a good few assists for TAA.

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        1. The Mentaculus
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          • 2 Years
          1 year, 10 months ago

          I'm wavering... was planning Robbo too but Trent's price is pretty good. Also thinking not just of crosses/headers (for which I think Robbo can compete with Trent) but also those long diagonal passes in behind that Trent likes which could benefit from Darwin's directness

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      6. Deulofail
        • 8 Years
        1 year, 10 months ago

        "since the turn of the year, Robertson outscored his team-mate by a whopping 37 points and is also available for half a million less.

        Is Alexander-Arnold a no-brainer, then? Can Robertson compete with his fellow full-back?"

        Huh!? 😆

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        1. Deulofail
          • 8 Years
          1 year, 10 months ago

          Just finished reading. Very good article!

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      7. SEXY SALAH
        • 7 Years
        1 year, 10 months ago

        Trent is the first name on the team sheet.
        Incredibly high consistency of returns for a number of years now

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        1. SEXY SALAH
          • 7 Years
          1 year, 10 months ago

          I think a bigger debate is Cancelo worth the 1m extra over say James/Chilwell/Laporte/Dias?

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          1. LangerznMash
            • 7 Years
            1 year, 10 months ago

            ^this. Cancelo v Laporte + £1.0m is the big dilemma for me.

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          2. WVA
            • 7 Years
            1 year, 10 months ago

            Yes he is unreal, City's best player last season, should have hauled more.

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            1. SEXY SALAH
              • 7 Years
              1 year, 10 months ago

              You’ve convinced me

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        2. nsemyles
          • 10 Years
          1 year, 10 months ago

          Cancelo seemed to be the only player to not be dropped in pep roulette.

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          1. SEXY SALAH
            • 7 Years
            1 year, 10 months ago

            True

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      8. LangerznMash
        • 7 Years
        1 year, 10 months ago

        Re-post (new article), I think the Leeds defence will be significantly better this season regardless of losing Kalvin Phillips (only 3 CS in the 17 games he started).
        They have spent £43 million signing three quality defensive players in right back Rasmus Kristensen and defensive midfielders Marc Roca and Tyler Adams.
        Captain Cooper was injured for the horrific 16 match period were 47 goals were conceded. In the 5 games Leeds actually managed a clean sheet, Cooper started all of them indicating his absence was very significant. This is further supported as Leeds only conceded 26 goals in the 20 games Cooper started (1.3 per game) vs 53 conceded in the 18 games he didn't (2.95 per game), a massive difference of 1.65 goals conceded per game.
        Leeds in 2021/22 under Bielsa 63 conceded goals (2.33) and managed 3 clean sheets in 27 matches. Jesse Marsch's record was 16 goals conceded (1.45) and 2 clean sheets in 11 matches. An improvement of 0.88 goals conceded per game.
        Marsch ditched the man-to-man marking system for set pieces and were clearly improved as a result. Under Bielsa in 2021/21 they concede 13 goals from set pieces. Under Marsch they only conceded from (indirect) set pieces on 2 occasions.

        TL;DR = Leeds should keep more clean-sheets this season.

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        1. Jonesfromthere
          • 11 Years
          1 year, 10 months ago

          Great work man

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        2. WVA
          • 7 Years
          1 year, 10 months ago

          Would rather Meslier than Raya

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        3. Andy_Social
          • 11 Years
          1 year, 10 months ago

          I think so too, and Meslier could be a great asset. I'd just like to see before I commit.

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        4. The Mentaculus
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          • 2 Years
          1 year, 10 months ago

          Hmm but if you quote the same stats for Phillips & Cooper (ave goals conceded, not CS), you get about the same gap - something like 2.4 vs 1.3. I'm a Leeds fan too & I wish I shared your optimism, but tbh I don't know enough about Roca/Kristensen/Adams yet

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          1. LangerznMash
            • 7 Years
            1 year, 10 months ago

            Marsch has played 4222 or 3412 throughout his career, both systems have two defensive mids protecting the backline. I'd love us to play 3412 as it would really allow Kristensen to get forward contributing to goals and the extra centreback would help out with set pieces (both defending and attacking).
            Having Bamford back is like a new signing and hopefully Firpo will finally climatize to English football (not holding my breath).
            I'm pretty optimistic about us this season.

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        5. The Knights Template
          • 10 Years
          1 year, 10 months ago

          TLDR = Ayling

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        6. Fish up a tree
          • 2 Years
          1 year, 10 months ago

          Very interesting! Would you go Meslier over Raya based on this?

          I like Leeds opening games & the first 2 in particular are easier on later than Raya.

          Have to see how the new signings get on in preseason as well to confirm there “quality” status!

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        7. Nate(U)dog(ie)
          • 3 Years
          1 year, 10 months ago

          I have Meslier in my draft currently so this is certainly good reading for me. I've had a look at a few articles/ videos about Marsch's preferred tactics and setup and he seems to have targeted the areas in which they're clearly lacking (or at least lacking in cover). I'll likely go back and forth on 4.5 keepers but at the same time I've felt comfortable with him for now

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      9. Moneymar
        • 1 Year
        1 year, 10 months ago

        Raya
        TAA / Tomiyasu / James / Cancelo
        Kulu / Salah / Coutinho / Bruno G.
        Haaland / Jesus

        Bruno G to Martinelli?
        Then downgrade Jesus to get a better GK?

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        1. DeathoftheParty
          • 7 Years
          1 year, 10 months ago

          I think hold... (100% sure you won't

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      10. Kingy109
        • 2 Years
        1 year, 10 months ago

        Looks like it might boil down to

        1) Son & 7.5m forward e.g. Wilson
        2) Haaland & 8m mid e.g. Saka

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        1. Float
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 6 Years
          1 year, 10 months ago

          Haaland/Kane & Jesus not an option?

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      11. JamTart
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 5 Years
        1 year, 10 months ago

        Can someone remind me where the conte wingback stats at inter were? Remember them showing how he rotates/subs.

        Still tempted by perisic so wanted to review the numbers again.

        As for Trent/Robbo. Check Robbos stats when playing with Diaz. Makes taking him over Diaz for less funds an appealing option.

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        1. The Mentaculus
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          • 2 Years
          1 year, 10 months ago

          https://www.fantasyfootballscout.co.uk/2022/06/23/how-the-new-five-substitutes-rule-may-affect-spurs-wing-backs/

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          1. JamTart
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            • 5 Years
            1 year, 10 months ago

            Much appreciated!

            Couldn't remember if it was a scout article or a link that was posted.

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      12. Andy_Social
        • 11 Years
        1 year, 10 months ago

        TAA v Robbo - is there anything in this hypothesis: Nunez and Diaz both bias towards the left side. Wouldn't that mean both are available for Trent's crosses whilst Robbo is crowded out a little bit?

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        1. JamTart
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          • 5 Years
          1 year, 10 months ago

          Unsure about Nunez impact. But the other side would be that they occupy the defenders and free space for robbo to move into. Can only mark so many on that side.

          Robbo hit form when Diaz had a more prominent role in the team last year.

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          1. Andy_Social
            • 11 Years
            1 year, 10 months ago

            Monitoring pre-season will be key. I fancy saving 0.5 and get VVD but we'll see.

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            1. JamTart
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 5 Years
              1 year, 10 months ago

              Pre-season does feel bigger than normal this year. Especially for monitoring how the top 2 have changed

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        2. LangerznMash
          • 7 Years
          1 year, 10 months ago

          Wouldn't the logic be that the overload on the left would allow Robbo more opportunities to deliver crosses? He loves to drill them across 'the corridor of uncertainty' for tap ins.

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          1. Andy_Social
            • 11 Years
            1 year, 10 months ago

            For Salah who'll move into the space vacated by Nunez - yeh, I see that too.

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          2. Baines on Toast...
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            • 13 Years
            1 year, 10 months ago

            Yeah Robbo definitely got more attacking returns January onwards with Diaz in the side.

            Robbo actually ends up even further forward with Diaz hugging the touchline.

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            1. Zimo
              • 5 Years
              1 year, 10 months ago

              Fek me I'm going Robbo over Diaz and doing Doherty to Perisic. And we're back to 5-3-2 lads 😆 all roads lead there

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              1. Andy_Social
                • 11 Years
                1 year, 10 months ago

                Sounds like mine. I've kicked out the Chelsea wingbacks for Robbo and Laporte 😯

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      13. nsemyles
        • 10 Years
        1 year, 10 months ago

        RMT

        Raya
        Arnold cancelo James perisic
        Salah kulusevski Bernardo martinelli Neto
        Harland

        4.0 gk undav tomiyasu greenwood

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        1. No Professionals
          • 6 Years
          1 year, 10 months ago

          The likes of Bernardo and Martinelli over a James or chilwell makes no sense to me

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          1. nsemyles
            • 10 Years
            1 year, 10 months ago

            I have James in though.

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      14. Salarrivederci
        • 8 Years
        1 year, 10 months ago

        BB GW1 WC GW2?

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        1. Old Man
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          • 12 Years
          1 year, 10 months ago

          ugh

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        2. Thomas Jerome Newton
          • 7 Years
          1 year, 10 months ago

          You're not going to know who are regular starters yet for BB?

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      15. GoonerByron
        • 12 Years
        1 year, 10 months ago

        Trying to get my rough player price template set, which of these is the better final pick for the starting 11?

        A - 5.0 defender (Cash) - 4-4-2

        B - 5.5 Mid (Neto) - 3-5-2

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        1. The Mentaculus
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          • 2 Years
          1 year, 10 months ago

          Better value in getting a 4th defender at 5 - 5.5m I reckon

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        2. WVA
          • 7 Years
          1 year, 10 months ago

          Yeah A

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        3. SEXY SALAH
          • 7 Years
          1 year, 10 months ago

          A

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      16. mdm
        • 12 Years
        1 year, 10 months ago

        Choose one from each:

        A. Bruno G
        B. Martinelli
        C. Neto

        1. James
        2. Perisic

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        1. The Mentaculus
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          • 2 Years
          1 year, 10 months ago

          B1

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        2. WVA
          • 7 Years
          1 year, 10 months ago

          C
          1

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        3. SEXY SALAH
          • 7 Years
          1 year, 10 months ago

          B1

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      17. WVA
        • 7 Years
        1 year, 10 months ago

        Very strong team, think it leaves 0.5 ITB too.

        Mendy
        TAA Cancelo James Perisic Tomiyasu
        Salah Saka Kulusevski
        Haaland Johnson

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        1. SEXY SALAH
          • 7 Years
          1 year, 10 months ago

          That 0.5 is screaming to be spent on Mitrovic 😉

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          1. WVA
            • 7 Years
            1 year, 10 months ago

            Haha those 6/6.5 striker options aren't good!

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            1. SEXY SALAH
              • 7 Years
              1 year, 10 months ago

              3rd time lucky I’m hoping for Mitrovic, Harry Wilson will help his cause this time around I think

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      18. ElliotJHP
        • 11 Years
        1 year, 10 months ago

        Those Mount stats are tempting, currently on Kulu & Diaz as my two 8 mil mids but think it could be a big year for Mase.

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        1. Andy_Social
          • 11 Years
          1 year, 10 months ago

          Hard to say as there'll be a lot of restructuring of the Chelsea attack (and defence).

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        2. WVA
          • 7 Years
          1 year, 10 months ago

          Yeah Mount, Kulu, Diaz, Saka, Maddison at 8m look great.

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        3. Piggs Boson
          • 12 Years
          1 year, 10 months ago

          Foden could be in for a big year too. As per a report by Sam Lee of the Athletic, sources close to Phil Foden have suggested that he would like to operate on the right-hand side of a front three in the 2022/23 season. That should massively improve his attacking output imo.
          https://theathletic.com/3372919/2022/06/20/sterling-jesus-transfer-chelsea-arsenal/?source=user_shared_article

          Something to look out for in pre-season.

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          1. Zladan
            • 6 Years
            1 year, 10 months ago

            Over Mahrez?

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            1. Piggs Boson
              • 12 Years
              1 year, 10 months ago

              I imagine it will vary from game to game.

              Sometimes Cancelo LB, Walker RB, Mahrez RW, Foden LW ; and other games it might be Cucurella LB, Cancelo RB, Foden RW, Grealish LW.

              It will probably just be another tactical option for Pep, rather than something he does every game. But over the season, will hopefully be good for Foden.

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        4. Nate(U)dog(ie)
          • 3 Years
          1 year, 10 months ago

          My biggest question regarding Mount would be what role he has if Gallagher stays and gets a regular spot in the team (which seems possible given reports on Tuchel's opinion of him). There are a lot of questions about how Chelsea will set up and what additions they'll manage to make

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      19. SEXY SALAH
        • 7 Years
        1 year, 10 months ago

        How would you spend 16.5m max on a keeper, midfielder and forward?

        A) 4.5 | 5.5 | 6.5
        B) 4.5 | 6.0 | 6.0
        C) 5.0 | 5.0 | 6.5
        D) 5.0 | 5.5 | 6.0

        Already have Martinelli and all starters in XI.

        Don’t see any strikers below 6.0 who seem credible, there is Undav but will he be nailed/is he good?

        Thanks!

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        1. Thomas Jerome Newton
          • 7 Years
          1 year, 10 months ago

          B) for value

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          1. SEXY SALAH
            • 7 Years
            1 year, 10 months ago

            Thanks

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      20. Iceball
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        • 9 Years
        1 year, 10 months ago

        A) Diaz and Perisic
        B) Robertson and Martinelli

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        1. SEXY SALAH
          • 7 Years
          1 year, 10 months ago

          B for me

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        2. Eyes of Blue
          • 1 Year
          1 year, 10 months ago

          A

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      21. Andy_Social
        • 11 Years
        1 year, 10 months ago

        Lads, you're all gonna have to take this fella out of your drafts

        gutted 😥

        Anderlecht are set to sign Fábio Silva on loan from Wolves. Belgian club will pay full salary until June 2023
        Fabrizio Romano

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        1. WVA
          • 7 Years
          1 year, 10 months ago

          Jimi essential

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        2. Old Man
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 12 Years
          1 year, 10 months ago

          The legend of Silva is no more an auto select

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      22. Bambi
        • 12 Years
        1 year, 10 months ago

        Gordon looks good at 5.5? Nailed and decent fixtures. Was creative asset last season

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        1. SEXY SALAH
          • 7 Years
          1 year, 10 months ago

          He’s my current gut instinct at that price, thing is how will they do without Richarlison?
          Albeit it should mean he’s more nailed and maybe even further forward

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        2. Eyes of Blue
          • 1 Year
          1 year, 10 months ago

          Yeah he’s certainly one I’m keeping an eye on in pre-season. With him being Lampard’s favourite you'd imagine he will be nailed.

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      23. Silecro
        • 6 Years
        1 year, 10 months ago

        Still a long way to go but i'm surprised that I'm still on the same draft after 3 days.
        Any weakness here?

        Mendy
        Robbo, Cancelo, Doherty, Tomiyasu, Jonny
        Salah, Diaz, Foden
        Kane, Jesus

        4.0, Gordon, 4.5, 4.5

        Obviously no Trent and Haaland, but bringing them weakens me elsewhere

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        1. Zimo
          • 5 Years
          1 year, 10 months ago

          Here copy my team

          Hendo
          Trent Robbo Cancelo James Perisic
          Salah Kulu Pereira
          Haaland Jesus

          Dennis Dasilva Lavia Greenwood

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          1. Silecro
            • 6 Years
            1 year, 10 months ago

            Don't like it personally. It's very fixed on playing 523 formation with no usable subs. And one of starting 11 is pereira

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            1. Zimo
              • 5 Years
              1 year, 10 months ago

              Hey its cool. I dont like your team either 😆 I'm just using the extra 1m by doing Neto/Gordon to Pereira to make my team better elsewhere. Also, I never got the argument its fixed on playing this formation. We usually have 11 starting players and a bare bones bench. We're always fixed on our starting 11 formation until we make transfers. All my subs will also likely get 1-3 pointers every week too. Gordon's not much better a sub imo. Chances of him coming on and giving u more than 2-3 is slim.

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      24. WVA
        • 7 Years
        1 year, 10 months ago

        A. Mount/4m def in a 4-4-2
        B. James/4.5m mid in a 5-3-2

        Mendy
        TAA Cancelo Perisic Tomi
        Salah Kulusevski Neto
        Haaland Jesus

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      25. Z
        • 6 Years
        1 year, 10 months ago

        What is the status of Kulusevski after Richi joins Tot?
        What will be Kontes starting XI?

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      26. Aribo Starmix
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        • 3 Years
        1 year, 10 months ago

        So I've just worked out that my current "best 11" contains the 8 most owned outfield players, and the most owned GK in the game...
        Those 9: Mendy, TAA, Cancelo, James, Perisic, Salah, Diaz, Jesus, Haaland....

        Not sure what to read into that... if anything at all?
        I guess the only thing it certainly means it that the mid-priced differentials, which are always important, are going to be of even greater importance this year IMO

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        1. The Mentaculus
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          • 2 Years
          1 year, 10 months ago

          Too early to worry about EO

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          1. The Mentaculus
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            • 2 Years
            1 year, 10 months ago

            Plenty of teams (including mine) still on auto-select

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            1. Aribo Starmix
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 3 Years
              1 year, 10 months ago

              Your auto-select was far better than mine then... not sure I had a single one of those players in there

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              1. The Mentaculus
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                • 2 Years
                1 year, 10 months ago

                Not really! I'm currently propping up the EO of Ziyech, Pinnock, Fabinho, Lamptey, Vieira, Burn...

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        2. Zladan
          • 6 Years
          1 year, 10 months ago

          Also have those 9.

          They are just well priced, strong assets from the teams with the best opening fixtures/best teams.

          The other 2 positions are filled with the best £6.5m midfielder + £4.5m defender… or another premium defender.

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        3. Eyes of Blue
          • 1 Year
          1 year, 10 months ago

          Yeah that’s why I think at the beginning of the season it’s important to just focus on the players who you think will get the most points/have the best fixtures rather than focus on ownership.

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      27. Deulofail
        • 8 Years
        1 year, 10 months ago

        How many goals for Nketiah this season?

        A) 0-4
        B) 5-9
        C) 10-14
        D) 15-19
        E) 20+

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        1. The Mentaculus
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          • 2 Years
          1 year, 10 months ago

          All comps / PL only?

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        2. @persecuted_by_mods
            1 year, 10 months ago

            All comps or league?

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          • Aribo Starmix
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 3 Years
            1 year, 10 months ago

            Assuming you mean PL for FPL purposes... A, just. (would have said 4-5)
            Think Jesus will eat up nearly all of his starts and he doesn't have the flexibility to play effectively on the right or left hand side alongside him.

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            1. Aribo Starmix
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 3 Years
              1 year, 10 months ago

              A Jesus injury (or in need of rest after the WC) could that change immensely. On my post-world cup radar for that reason.

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          • Thomas Jerome Newton
            • 7 Years
            1 year, 10 months ago

            B)

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