Yep, you might get away with it short-term, but that's not going to end well.

It's also hard to get him in later, especially when he goes up to 13.1

Don’t let FOMO pick your team.

Plenty of viable premium options other than Salah this year for less

Kane or Son are a must & I am saying this as a massive Gooner! 200+ easy

Sterling playing every game is 200+ player

Haaland will rip it up 200+

Being a non-Salah owner is a risker play to be sure.

That said, we're not talking about TC a defender GW1 lvl of risk here. We're talking about giving the armband to the likes of Kane, Son, Haaland, KDB, Sterling, etc.

So, even a cpl. of blanks for Mo to start the year would be a boon to non-Salah owners.

Neto over Gordon 😛

I like it. Eze's early fixtures might be a concern though.

I have fond memories of Eze scoring well for me but I'm not sure he'll get that many minutes

Diaz and Salah

DK

Diaz and Kane.

DK

I'd say it depends on what other players you're thinking of giving the armband to - Mo & Kane have great GW1 fixtures, but in GW2 are you going to feel comfortable giving it to Kane v. CHE?

Nice to see Saka in a team, I think he's being overlooked.

It looks well balanced, and not very template - kudos 🙂

I've finally found a fellow Trossard-drafter!

cant go wrong with that

It is pretty good tbf

Doherty might be a non-starter and I wouldn't use a pool spot on Alisson.

Kane and Haaland in the same team is a bit inflexible if one is out of form or injured.

It's pretty good though.

Bench?

Very solid! Undav is a bit of a mystery to me

I like it!

And I'm leaning towards B

Ooooooh lovely team

A

Everyone hyping up these 8.0 mids but I think three is a bit excessive, rather get Wilson or Watkins up top

Yeah, it's very solid.

The issue with that approach is you can't jump on an expensive player very easily, I mean without sacrificing Salah, which is definitely not the percentage play.

I like it apart from Walker. I think you'd be better by downgrading Rashfors to a 5.5 and Walker to Laporte/Dias

Like it, Rashford a punt. Meslier what’s the thoughts behind that

I think you have to give up Diaz if you go for a threemium and try to avoid other rotation risks. Alisson IMO is a very good replacement and may well end up scoring similar points and gives you the comfort of 3 Liverpool...

I'm on this for now, although doubting Martinelli, Botman etc.

Alisson
TAA, Cancelo, Chilwell, Botman, Tomiyasu
Salah, Martinelli, Neto
Kane, Haaland

Wow, really nice

I like it. If Martinelli is starting the games he will be a good Arsenal attack coverage. No TAA is a bit worrying. Maybe Wilson > Toney and Robbo > TAA

B easy imi. If Doherty is not starting u are good with Cash/Trippier as replacement

B with Trippier

B with Trippier for me

Ask Pep.

My guess is Sterling leaving helps Mahrez most, but who knows with that guy.

More info is needed. Might be wise to have a 8.0m slot and move to one of these two when it becomes clearer. Kulesevski is a good option here, providing he’s fit which sounds very likely.

Mahrez definitely I'm a big fan of his prospects

Foden for me

I prefer Foden at the moment

FOMO = Foden Out Mahrez Out!

KDB over Haaland is brave but could work out

Really like that

250 is a lot. I'd say none outside of Salah would have a chance to reach that.

Kane has never reached 250, neither did Bruno in his stellar year. KDB just once with 251.
Son did, but last year will be hard to follow.

Jack Colback

Yeah, maybe that ceiling is a bit high, 200+ seems achievable for a bunch of the 8m players though.

I think Diaz and Saka have a chance at 230+

Son and KDB injury free can get there

A

A

B

B

B

Prefer him as a midfielder 😉

Yeah, the price looks high to me. Fixtures and the Villa defence don't fill me with confidence.

You can get Mendy or Pope for the same money.

I don't think so. Villa's fixtures are mixed at best so unless a goalkeeper transfer is booked in then I'd much prefer Ramsdale or even Schmeichel (also iffy fixtures but still better than Villa imo).

3 premiums with TAA, Cancelo and James, how have you managed that? I'd take A

Great team! A for me

For Flip's Sake

I’m doing the same. Think we forget we have two wildcard before Christmas. Alisson is a great option, and if needed can be corrected.

Allison is in my BB1 team

To start the season I much prefer their full-backs and attackers but he does offer outstanding value. He could be a lock in the WC wildcard thingamajigger.

I am also considering this.
I think Alisson and Cancelo is better than Ederson and Robertson.

Trouble is it locks you out of Diaz but there are so many good 8.0 mids.

Very tough. Depends on captain.

I'm on A, but it's a close call. Flip a coin.

James and Salah if Chelsea bring in enough CBs so James isn't playing RCB

I’d be inclined to go with Salah and a cheaper defender then use the extra cash elsewhere. That said, a 5-3-3 formation does sound appealing!

'makes an a great' - quality grammar

Sterling > Salah

Could score massive I just couldn't have that much in defence and no Salah

Personally I prefer my 1st sub to churn out a steady 2, 6, 2, 6 rather than 0, 1, 7, 1 - but each to their own. Some fun in hoping to strike lucky when you need him I guess

I'm hoping Diaz and Robbo cover Salah

Sorry man I just don't like it, too much missing from this team

First option any day of the week

Really close. A for me.