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21 July 2022 594 comments
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The 2014/15 Fantasy Premier League (FPL) overall winner, Simon March, talked to our very own Joe in midweek about his Gameweek 1 plans and first team draft.

With FPL live for 2022/23, we’re welcoming back our stellar team of Pro Pundits and Hall of Famers for the new campaign.

We’ll be hearing from our panel of writers in the lead-up to August, to get their thoughts on the pricing and to see their initial picks.

Our contributors will be providing regular articles and team reveals throughout the new season, with only Premium Members able to access every single one.

With some of us Fantasy managers wondering whether we can adopt a successful ‘threemium’ strategy with a trio of heavy hitters, Simon’s team contains only one £10.0m+ player.

The former champ has instead packed his midfield and attack with four players in the £8.0m-£8.5m bracket, including lone forward Gabriel Jesus (£8.0m).

There are the obligatory premium names in defence, too, along with a surprise choice between the posts.

You can watch the embedded video below.


Other top FPL managers such as Lateriser, Zophar, Tom Freeman and Luke Williams have already been speaking to Az about their first drafts, and you can watch their videos – along with lots of other pre-season content – over on our YouTube channel.



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  1. YoungPretender
    • 11 Years
    4 years, 21 days ago

    First draft;

    Mendy
    TAA Cancelo James Trippier
    Salah Rashford Diaz Neto
    Haaland Jesus

    4.0 Pereira Neco Archer

    1. Mixed Bag
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 21 days ago

      Yep, that's the template right there.

    2. LangerznMash
      • 10 Years
      4 years, 21 days ago

      All I will say is Chelsea's defence was all over the place yesterday and were lucky not to concede 3 or 4 goals. Reece James played centre back...
      Although I currently have Haaland in my draft I think I'm gonna ditch him for GW1.

      1. WVA
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        4 years, 21 days ago

        Did Chilwell play? Heard he might not be fit for start of season?

        1. LangerznMash
          • 10 Years
          4 years, 21 days ago

          He came on second half and was largely anonymous.

          1. jacob1989
            • 4 Years
            4 years, 21 days ago

            I am also not convinced by chelsea defence. If james played center back, who played right back?

            1. LangerznMash
              • 10 Years
              4 years, 21 days ago

              CHO

          2. WVA
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 9 Years
            4 years, 21 days ago

            Thanks

      2. Piggs Boson
        • 14 Years
        4 years, 21 days ago

        How did Koulibaly and Kounde look?

        1. TheBiffas
          • 5 Years
          4 years, 21 days ago

          They haven't signed kounde

  2. Old Bull
    • 13 Years
    4 years, 21 days ago

    Reading that Laporte is doubtful for the start of the season and rumours of a Barcelona interest. I’ve got Ederson and can’t stretch to Cancelo so who’s the best replacement?

    1. WVA
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 21 days ago

      Downgrade Ederson and get Cancelo

      1. Old Bull
        • 13 Years
        4 years, 21 days ago

        I’ve considered that but want a double City defence.

        1. jacob1989
          • 4 Years
          4 years, 21 days ago

          I cant see anything about laporte to Barcelona. I think he stays. Otherwise Dias the best option

    2. jacob1989
      • 4 Years
      4 years, 21 days ago

      If u got ederson, thats enough i think Maybe cucurella /Walker. See who is more nailed.

    3. Mixed Bag
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 21 days ago

      Cucu when he moves

    4. BoleynWin
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 21 days ago

      Absolutely no chance Laporte goes to Barca for numerous reasons.

      Barca have already heavily overspent this summer, looking at offloading players to bring the wage bill down.

      City aren’t hugely flush with centre backs, at least not those who can stay fit for a full season. They had the chance to offload Ake & kept him, Laportes arguably there second best CB behind Dias so losing him would be madness. Especially 14 days prior to the season starting.

      1. Jock Grealish
        • 4 Years
        4 years, 21 days ago

        Injury dogged as usual

  3. Moneymar
    • 4 Years
    4 years, 21 days ago

    Son or Cancelo?

    1. TheBiffas
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 21 days ago

      Strange one

    2. jacob1989
      • 4 Years
      4 years, 21 days ago

      Son if price no issue

    3. Mixed Bag
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 21 days ago

      Odd choice!

      Son out of the 2, but the price differences are so big you're surely affecting a few other decisions there.

      1. Moneymar
        • 4 Years
        4 years, 21 days ago

        Thanks. I have Son, but no Cancelo in my team, so you’re right that it’s affecting a few decisions. My City def cover is Walker. So it’ll be Son out to get Cancelo, or keep it as it is.

    4. WVA
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 21 days ago

      Son 250 points for 12m
      Cancelo 200 points for 7m

      1. Andy_Social
        • 13 Years
        4 years, 21 days ago

        The more expensive one? That's kinda how it works.

        1. DARE TO BISCAN
          • 8 Years
          4 years, 21 days ago

          It was the answer the question deserved, TBF

  4. seamusseamus
    • 12 Years
    4 years, 21 days ago

    He's copied my team

    1. Mixed Bag
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 21 days ago

      Who has? Want me to get him for you?

      1. @persecuted_by_mods
        4 years, 21 days ago

        Jonty has, get him!

        1. _Make
          • 9 Years
          4 years, 21 days ago

          *takes a long drag, stares into the middle distance*
          "Jonty? Haven't heard that name in years"

  5. Y26 Royal
    • 9 Years
    4 years, 21 days ago

    Mount and 4.5 defender or James and Martinelli?

    1. The Knights Template
      • 12 Years
      4 years, 21 days ago

      Maybe second option, if Martinelli is a regular starter.

      1. Y26 Royal
        • 9 Years
        4 years, 21 days ago

        Thanks. I'm also still slightly concerned about Chelsea defenders!

        1. The Knights Template
          • 12 Years
          4 years, 21 days ago

          You don’t buy James to defend. Good luck!

          1. Y26 Royal
            • 9 Years
            4 years, 21 days ago

            That is very true! Good luck to you kind sir!

  6. The Mentaculus
    • 5 Years
    4 years, 21 days ago

    Decently extensive highlights of Leicester's last friendly up on youtube:
    https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=qpg2iWIpEPc
    Assist & a stunning goal for Maddison

    1. The Knights Template
      • 12 Years
      4 years, 21 days ago

      Maddison back in! What has Diaz done lately anyway.

      1. WVA
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        4 years, 21 days ago

        Massively overlooked

    2. BECKS TO THE FUTURE
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 4 Years
      4 years, 21 days ago

      Thanks, Ment.

      And I'd just finally decided on Saka over Maddison for the 8m spot... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UPw-3e_pzqU

  7. One Man
    • 9 Years
    4 years, 21 days ago

    How many points will these players get if they stay injury free ?

    Salah
    Son
    De Bruyne
    Haaland
    Kane. ?

    1. Y26 Royal
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 21 days ago

      A lot

    2. One Man
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 21 days ago

      Salah 250
      Son 250
      Be Bruyne 240
      Haaland 225
      Kane 220

    3. LangerznMash
      • 10 Years
      4 years, 21 days ago

      All score in the range of 220 - 260 points

    4. jacob1989
      • 4 Years
      4 years, 21 days ago

      250
      235
      200
      220
      190

    5. seamusseamus
      • 12 Years
      4 years, 21 days ago

      Salah 260
      Son 240
      De Bruyne 230
      Haaland 190
      Kane 240

  8. LangerznMash
    • 10 Years
    4 years, 21 days ago

    Knee-jerk reaction to Chelsea's shocking defending yesterday and likeliness of Haaland's minutes being managed...
    Ramsdale
    TAA, Robertson, Cancelo, Kristensen, Trippier*
    KdB, Diaz, Rashford
    Kane(c), Jesus
    (bench = £4.0m, 3 x £4.5m)

    *the £5.0m defenders could be any from Zinchenko, Walker, Cash, Gabriel.

    1. One Man
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 21 days ago

      Good team and good logic. I prefer Trippier atm. Keep an eye on Stones.

      1. One Man
        • 9 Years
        4 years, 21 days ago

        Sorry Stones is 5.5m, my mistake.

    2. WVA
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 21 days ago

      Damn it, you're the first person to copy me and go for Ramsdale, being overlooked especially with Tomiyasu being a slight doubt.

      Personally I would only go with one 5m defender and get a 5.5 mid (so many good options at that price point this season)

      1. LangerznMash
        • 10 Years
        4 years, 21 days ago

        Yeah Trippier could become Neto in a 442 but I think more chance of Newcastle clean-sheet at home to NFO (possible Tripper attack return) than Neto scoring away to Leeds. It would also contradict my Kristensen pick (attacker vs defender).

        1. WVA
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 9 Years
          4 years, 21 days ago

          Cant you drop Kristensen or is he 4.5? I just think starting 442 makes more sense especially as we have a nailed/playing 4m def.

          1. LangerznMash
            • 10 Years
            4 years, 21 days ago

            Kristensen is my differential pick. I ditch Ramsdale + Trippier to get Meslier + Martinelli.

            1. WVA
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 9 Years
              4 years, 21 days ago

              Wouldnt go near Meslier unless you dont want points. What about the Leeds midfielder, aaronson is it? 5.5 i think

              1. LangerznMash
                • 10 Years
                4 years, 21 days ago

                Meslier = most saves in the league + improved Leeds defence.

    3. Y26 Royal
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 21 days ago

      Almost identical to mine if i was to knee jerk too!

      As mentioned above though, you don't pick the Chelsea wingbacks to defend so prob stick with one of em.

      1. LangerznMash
        • 10 Years
        4 years, 21 days ago

        Reece James played centreback yesterday so no way i'm touching that.

        1. The Mentaculus
          • 5 Years
          4 years, 21 days ago

          A neccesary temporary measure until they get another 2 CBs?

    4. jacob1989
      • 4 Years
      4 years, 21 days ago

      Why will haalands minutes be nanaged? He is not 37.. I think he plays 80+ mins atleast

      1. Y26 Royal
        • 9 Years
        4 years, 21 days ago

        Reports he's not 100% fit

      2. The Mentaculus
        • 5 Years
        4 years, 21 days ago

        Repeated muscular injuries, Peptation, prioritisation of UCL

      3. WVA
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        4 years, 21 days ago

        Carrying injuries/problems from last season that need to be looked after, not played any pre season yet etc

        1. jacob1989
          • 4 Years
          4 years, 21 days ago

          Hmm. Now i am getting thoughts to start with kane.

  9. Powerplay
    • 8 Years
    4 years, 21 days ago

    A: One Premo
    Salah, Diaz, Mount, Saka, (Bailey)
    Jesus, Mitro (Taylor)

    Tomi as D5

    B: Two Premos
    Salah, Diaz, Bailey, Neto (Andreas)
    Jesus, Kane/Haaland (Taylor)

    Chillwell as D4, Doherty D5

  10. Ser Davos
    • 11 Years
    4 years, 21 days ago

    Gah, Chilwell and Laporte both looking like they won't be ready

    1. Ser Davos
      • 11 Years
      4 years, 21 days ago

      Otamendi 5.5 17-18
      Laporte 5.5 18-19

      Dias 5.5, Stones 5 (Cancelo 5.5) 20-21
      Cancelo 6.0 (Laporte 6.0) 21-22

      How will it fare this year?

    2. LangerznMash
      • 10 Years
      4 years, 21 days ago

      Chilwell and Laporte become £7.0m + £5.0m pretty easily.

      1. Ser Davos
        • 11 Years
        4 years, 21 days ago

        Thinking:

        Ederson / Raya / Henderson

        TAA | Robbo/VVD | Cancelo | James | Neco

    3. Nate(U)dog(ie)
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 21 days ago

      Chilwell has played in both preseason games and has been training for the entirety of preseason, he should be fine

      1. Jock Grealish
        • 4 Years
        4 years, 21 days ago

        Chilly missed 180 days last season. Think they'll manage him carefully.

        1. Nate(U)dog(ie)
          • 5 Years
          4 years, 21 days ago

          Sure, but it was one injury and he made his comeback at the end of last season and partook in extra preseason training (before the majority of the first team returned). The first 4 GWs are spread out with week-long gaps so I don't see why he'd need to be rested then, if he needs a 2 week break between games then he clearly isn't right.

          1. Jock Grealish
            • 4 Years
            4 years, 21 days ago

            no it was 2 injuries in total

            1. Jock Grealish
              • 4 Years
              4 years, 21 days ago

              chelsea do rotate too

            2. Nate(U)dog(ie)
              • 5 Years
              4 years, 21 days ago

              https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/ben-chilwell/verletzungen/spieler/316125

              It was just the ACL injury and then working his way back to fitness

              1. Jock Grealish
                • 4 Years
                4 years, 20 days ago

                still missed game time

  11. GoonerByron
    • 15 Years
    4 years, 21 days ago

    How’s this draft looking? Think this is the most balanced I can get with easy moves to other players at similar price points..

    Meslier
    TAA - Cancelo - Dalot
    Salah - Diaz - Mahrez - Martinelli - Neto
    Kane - Jesus

    Klaesson - Neco - Archer - Patterson

    1. Bobby Digital
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 21 days ago

      Looks pretty basic

  12. Bobby Digital
    • 8 Years
    4 years, 21 days ago

    WGTA in the City game?

    1. Nate(U)dog(ie)
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 21 days ago

      Mahrez

  13. WVA
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    4 years, 21 days ago

    Most annoying player price?

    For me its Lloris at 5.5, really wanted him to be 5.

    1. Mona Lisa
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 21 days ago

      For me it's Haaland, really wanted him to be 4.5.

    2. The Mentaculus
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 21 days ago

      Really wanted Gelhardt but 5.5 is too much

      1. Mona Lisa
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        4 years, 21 days ago

        In all seriousness, Gelhardt at 5 would be straight in my team

        1. WVA
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 9 Years
          4 years, 21 days ago

          Yeah Gelhardt at 5 would have made one up top a lot easier/safer with him as backup

    3. jacob1989
      • 4 Years
      4 years, 21 days ago

      Son at 12..want him but cant fit him in. Expected him to be at 11 at most

    4. Y26 Royal
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 21 days ago

      Bowen at 8.5 is pretty annoying!

    5. OverTinker
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 21 days ago

      Only Bowen's price is annoying

    6. LangerznMash
      • 10 Years
      4 years, 21 days ago

      Sterling at £10.0m just prices him out of contention.
      All the Leeds attacking options seem £0.5m over-priced to make them good value picks.

    7. Ser Davos
      • 11 Years
      4 years, 21 days ago

      It's relatively poor due to the other premium keepers all getting a price drop

      1. Baps Hunter
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        4 years, 21 days ago

        Every man and his dog would have Lloris at 5.0 Too strong and obvious template would destroy the game. We are meant to have choices 🙂

  14. YoungPretender
    • 11 Years
    4 years, 21 days ago

    A) James, L.Diaz & Jesus
    B) Dalot, Martinelli & Kane

    1. @persecuted_by_mods
      4 years, 21 days ago

      A

  15. SpaceCadet
    • 12 Years
    4 years, 21 days ago

    Thoughts here folks?

    sanchez
    taa cancelo james jansson
    salah bowen saka neto
    kane martial

    steele andreas neco plange

    1. BECKS TO THE FUTURE
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 4 Years
      4 years, 21 days ago

      I'm a little wary of City/Che defence at the mo with various injuries, changes in personnel and positioning, rotation etc.

      Martial could be a great pick (with the usual Ronaldo caveat).

      8/8.5m spot is a tough one. I've currently shoehorned Maddison, Saka, and Diaz into my midfield. Bowen has low ownership at the mo, could work out well!

      1. SpaceCadet
        • 12 Years
        4 years, 21 days ago

        Thanks. Happy to have cancelo from the start. Could downgrade James to trippier and upgrade Neto to coutinho.

        1. BECKS TO THE FUTURE
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 4 Years
          4 years, 21 days ago

          Coutinho is a good shout. Could also look at Trossard/JWP/Barnes and use the .5 elsewhere. Though, AVL do have the better initial fixtures. Bruno G might also work? And save you a mil.

  16. jacob1989
    • 4 Years
    4 years, 21 days ago

    Whats the opinion on mahrez? Will he start more games this season with no sterling and jesus?

    A. Kane and Mahrez
    B. Haaland and Maddison

    1. GoonerByron
      • 15 Years
      4 years, 21 days ago

      A, it’s not even close for me - At least to start the season

    2. DelPiero10
      4 years, 21 days ago

      Same as always really. Lethal, but unreliable.

      1. DelPiero10
        4 years, 21 days ago

        Also, B.

    3. WVA
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 21 days ago

      Kane and Maddison, the two nailed, proven FPL assets

    4. BECKS TO THE FUTURE
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 4 Years
      4 years, 21 days ago

      I'd go B. Especially if you can get Son?

      1. jacob1989
        • 4 Years
        4 years, 21 days ago

        Cant get Son unless i sacrifice Salah.

        1. BECKS TO THE FUTURE
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 4 Years
          4 years, 21 days ago

          That's what I've done! Gonna go no mo fo a bo (bit)

  17. JLAEST
    • 12 Years
    4 years, 21 days ago

    RMT:

    Ramsdale

    TAA Cancelo James Doherty Dalot

    Salah Diaz Martinelli Neto Andreas

    Kane Jesus Archer

    Gives me 12 players which means I have Dalot as insurance for Neto/Martinelli/Doherty. GK and 4.5 def may still change but the rest is more or less settled.

    1. BECKS TO THE FUTURE
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 4 Years
      4 years, 21 days ago

      Yer, strong! With flexibility to move players around if needed. Only thing I'd say is midfield could be boosted? Maybe downgrade one of Cancelo or James to improve Martinelli?

      1. JLAEST
        • 12 Years
        4 years, 21 days ago

        I'm actually keen on keeping Martinelli, just don't think the sacrifices are worth it. I could do Dalot, Ramsdale, Cancelo to 4.5, Neco, Saka/Mount, but when I write it that way just sounds wrong...

        1. BECKS TO THE FUTURE
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 4 Years
          4 years, 21 days ago

          Haha yer I get what you mean reading that! I think Martinelli is a good shout - I'm just a tad wary of the MCI/CHE defences at the moment; but that might change as pre-season/transfer window progresses.

          1. JLAEST
            • 12 Years
            4 years, 21 days ago

            For me both Cancelo and James are wingers that get extra points for clean sheets. If you think about it, if they were mids everyone would have them, so why not with 3 bonus points for clean sheet?

            1. BECKS TO THE FUTURE
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 4 Years
              4 years, 21 days ago

              Yer, totally hear that.

              I think James got played at CB recently, though? Also, lot of disruption to both defences. They'll probably shore that up over the next few weeks and, as you say, the potential attacking upsides are huge.

      2. JLAEST
        • 12 Years
        4 years, 21 days ago

        Plus I think Martinelli is completely nailed right now (only player along with Ramsdale to play both friendlies) + may have penalties

  18. BECKS TO THE FUTURE
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 4 Years
    4 years, 21 days ago

    I'm a bit wary of the CHE/MCI defences at the mo. That might change as pre-season and transfer window progresses. I'm pretty settled on having five in midfield. Thoughts* most welcome 🙂

    Jesus
    Maddison | Son | Saka | KDB | Diaz
    Gabriel | Trippier | TAA | Cash
    Meslier

    (Klaessen, Nilliams, Archer, Greenwood)

    *No, I love the formatting. It's staying.

    1. LangerznMash
      • 10 Years
      4 years, 21 days ago

      I like it a lot.
      9.5/10

      1. BECKS TO THE FUTURE
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 4 Years
        4 years, 21 days ago

        Thanks 🙂

        Did I lose .5 for the travesty of the presentation?

        1. LangerznMash
          • 10 Years
          4 years, 21 days ago

          haha no I don't mind it that way.
          I'm more Kane over Son, and the video in this article puts me off Saka a bit.

          1. BECKS TO THE FUTURE
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 4 Years
            4 years, 21 days ago

            Yer, I'm torn between Son and Kane. I haven't actually watched the video - will check it out.

    2. Jock Grealish
      • 4 Years
      4 years, 21 days ago

      Jesus in goals nice 🙂

      1. BECKS TO THE FUTURE
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 4 Years
        4 years, 21 days ago

        Haha yer, really break the template.

    3. JLAEST
      • 12 Years
      4 years, 21 days ago

      Like it, but I'd rather have Kane, as on 4-5-1 you're reliant on Jesus (Archer and Greenwood won't play). That would also free up 0.5 that with something else could get you Salah for KDB if you want.

      1. BECKS TO THE FUTURE
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 4 Years
        4 years, 21 days ago

        Yah you make a good point re: the 4-5-1. I keep flipping between Kane and Jesus up top, but with Harry it drastically changes the rest of the squad in a way I've not yet resolved. I'm kinda happy going no Mo.

      2. Bring back Rafa
        • 6 Years
        4 years, 21 days ago

        I can’t go with a 4-5-1 when the budget forwards are so horrible, but if I did…I agree it should be Kane. Kane is one the easiest picks for me.

    4. The Mentaculus
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 21 days ago

      Really close to my Son/KDB draft, which I resurrected for a tinker this morning. I'm happy to take Martinelli & Cancelo over Saka & Cash. The only issue for me is I really want just 0.5m extra for 1st bench player, and the only way to do it is to have 4.5m 4th defender starting too, which is ok but not quite satisfying

      1. BECKS TO THE FUTURE
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 4 Years
        4 years, 21 days ago

        Yer, I think that's a very strong alternative pairing for sure. And I totally hear you on the 4.5 starting defender. I've jettisoned the 4.5 defenders and gone 3-5-2 in one draft:

        Jesus | Kane
        Maddison | Mount | KDB | Diaz | Bruno G
        Zinchenko | Trippier | TAA
        Meslier

        Mount could easily be Saka in this version. Bruno could become Cash with Andreas and Nilliams on the bench.

  19. LangerznMash
    • 10 Years
    4 years, 21 days ago

    I don't get how Chelsea are ranked #6 on the fixture ticket for opening 6GWs.
    Their 3 home fixtures are against top 8 teams so none of them easy.
    Their 'easy' fixtures are all away matches.
    I would expect Leeds, Spurs, Leicester and West Ham all to score a goal against them.
    GW8 they play Liverpool so I'm no longer considering Chelsea defence until GW9.

    1. JLAEST
      • 12 Years
      4 years, 21 days ago

      That's fine but doesn't apply to James (and Chilwell if he is fit and plays). James is pretty much a winger who gets bonus points for a clean sheet.

      1. LangerznMash
        • 10 Years
        4 years, 21 days ago

        Attack returns alone aren't enough to merit a spot in my team. I want the best of both worlds. TAA/Robbo/Cancelo offer both. Rasmus Kristensen could get higher total points return than James/Chilwell in the opening fixtures.

    2. Over Midwicket
      • 14 Years
      4 years, 21 days ago

      James is the most explosive defender in the game and probably the most explosive sub-10 mil player. He can bury you, so best to get him from the off and swap if Chelsea look bad.

    3. TheTinman
      • 10 Years
      4 years, 21 days ago

      That's why I'm avoiding their defence. No clean sheet bankers.

      Still got Mount in my current draft though.

  20. Bobby Crush
    • 11 Years
    4 years, 21 days ago

    Please choose:
    a) Kane and Martinelli/6.0 max
    b) Vardy and Saka

    1. BECKS TO THE FUTURE
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 4 Years
      4 years, 21 days ago

      Probably unhelpful but Kane *and* Saka?

      If straight choice then A.

      1. Bobby Crush
        • 11 Years
        4 years, 21 days ago

        Kane and Saka won't work.
        Thanks!

    2. LangerznMash
      • 10 Years
      4 years, 21 days ago

      I would have been A) 100% but the 'best striker with Harry' video has really turned my head to Vardy.

      1. Bobby Crush
        • 11 Years
        4 years, 21 days ago

        What vid is that?

        1. LangerznMash
          • 10 Years
          4 years, 21 days ago

          2nd announcement on the FFS home page here.

          https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V9rhTuFDU-4&ab_channel=FantasyFootballScout

          1. Bobby Crush
            • 11 Years
            4 years, 21 days ago

            Thanks!

            1. LangerznMash
              • 10 Years
              4 years, 21 days ago

              No sure how he only values Jesus as 8/10 though. Massively under-priced he is clearly 10/10 value.

  21. rnrd
    • 12 Years
    4 years, 21 days ago

    let's not considerate the fact there is probably better value on a MID or DEF spot and just put it down simply as:

    I have troubles figuring out who is the best value between:

    A- Robertson at 7.5
    B- L. Diaz at 8

    1. LangerznMash
      • 10 Years
      4 years, 21 days ago

      Robbo is only £7.0m or are you factoring in a £4.0m in this?

      1. rnrd
        • 12 Years
        4 years, 21 days ago

        sorry 7 yes.
        Structure apart. I really just try to cut it down to value. I have no problem playing 5 atb.
        I tend to agree Robbo at 7 is still better value than Diaz at 8 but that's close

        1. Andy_Social
          • 13 Years
          4 years, 21 days ago

          It's quite a nuanced decision. I'd say value-wise it's Robbo. But - there are more good premium defensive options than there are midfield good options in that bracket, in my view.

    2. Kabayan
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 21 days ago

      Or VVD at 6.5

  22. Over Midwicket
    • 14 Years
    4 years, 21 days ago

    I think im

    1. Over Midwicket
      • 14 Years
      4 years, 21 days ago

      Settled on this. So many 8mils are smashing it in preseason and I'll perma c Salah.

      Meslier.
      TAA. Cancelo. James. Tripps.
      Salah(c). Diaz. Maddison. Mount. Saka.
      Jesus.
      Bench: fodder.

      1. Ser Davos
        • 11 Years
        4 years, 21 days ago

        looks terrific

      2. BECKS TO THE FUTURE
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 4 Years
        4 years, 21 days ago

        Looks banging. I'm steering clear of MCI/CHE def for now; but that's just my wariness. Looks great.

      3. Ser Davos
        • 11 Years
        4 years, 21 days ago

        Here's a variation:

        Alisson / Ederson
        TAA - Cancelo - James - Tripps - Cash
        Salah - Maddison - Mount - Kulusevski
        Vardy

        Fodder

    2. TheTinman
      • 10 Years
      4 years, 21 days ago

      Therefore, I am

  23. FPL Brains
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • Has Moderation Rights
    • 15 Years
    4 years, 21 days ago

    I bet Arteta banters us all by started Nkeitah over Jesus

    1. Andy_Social
      • 13 Years
      4 years, 21 days ago

      Don't say that - I've tweaked my draft to have Jesus as my only striker! 😯

    2. AC/DC AFC
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      4 years, 21 days ago

      That would be funny.

      Then plays him on the right wing!

    3. @persecuted_by_mods
      4 years, 21 days ago

      The 2 upfront or even Jesus moving right will happen more often than people think

    4. FPL Brains
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 15 Years
      4 years, 21 days ago

      I just worry with his fine pre-season form and the fact he's started the majority of games. I'm in a similar boat I'll be reliant on Jesus so now starting to ponder.

      1. Jock Grealish
        • 4 Years
        4 years, 21 days ago

        Nah he def starts GW1

  24. Moxon
    • 12 Years
    4 years, 21 days ago

    Season defining question - Greenwood or Archer?

    1. Ser Davos
      • 11 Years
      4 years, 21 days ago

      Archer - lower owned and scope for minutes

    2. LangerznMash
      • 10 Years
      4 years, 21 days ago

      Wait to see if a City or Spurs £4.5m get's a move.

      1. Andy_Social
        • 13 Years
        4 years, 21 days ago

        Waiting on Delap

    3. Jock Grealish
      • 4 Years
      4 years, 21 days ago

      Archer will go out on loan most likely

  25. jacob1989
    • 4 Years
    4 years, 21 days ago

    I know boring question but Guehi or Anderson of crystal Palace? Who has more goal threat?

    1. Andy_Social
      • 13 Years
      4 years, 21 days ago

      Anderson totalled more points last season but really it's a coin-toss

      1. BECKS TO THE FUTURE
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 4 Years
        4 years, 21 days ago

        Agreed.

        1. Jock Grealish
          • 4 Years
          4 years, 21 days ago

          Pamela or Arn?

  26. Gunners in Haaland
    • 6 Years
    4 years, 21 days ago

    Thoughts on this team?

    Sanchez
    TAA VVD Cancelo James
    Diaz KDB Neto Rashford
    Kane(c) Jesus

    Steele Greenwood N.Williams Andreas

    1. MamboNumberOne
      • 4 Years
      4 years, 21 days ago

      Pretty good but midfield looks a little light to me, feel having both Neto and Rashford is a bit risky. Like KDB as an alternative though as he's massively overlooked.

      1. Gunners in Haaland
        • 6 Years
        4 years, 21 days ago

        Cheers mate!

  27. Ser Davos
    • 11 Years
    4 years, 21 days ago

    I think if Haaland is to be "managed" then I'm thinking Son

    1. Ser Davos
      • 11 Years
      4 years, 21 days ago

      and that opens up KDB

      1. Andy_Social
        • 13 Years
        4 years, 21 days ago

        Yup. Today I tweaked my draft to go with KDB, not Haaland.

        1. Ser Davos
          • 11 Years
          4 years, 21 days ago

          there's Vardy and the 8m bracket to further tap into to

        2. LangerznMash
          • 10 Years
          4 years, 21 days ago

          hahahaha it's like we are the same person! Every decision I make, you seem to also make 😀

    2. Jock Grealish
      • 4 Years
      4 years, 21 days ago

      KDB Salah Son Maddi Saka

  28. ebb2sparky
    • 15 Years
    4 years, 21 days ago

    I currently have a 4.5 starting keeper and a 4.5 starting defender. Would you downgrade Robertson to James so the 1.0 could be spent upgrading one or both of the 4.5 starters? I already have TAA in case that makes a difference.

    For example is Allison and James better than Meslier and Robertson?

    1. linkafu
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 21 days ago

      Yes I would

      1. ebb2sparky
        • 15 Years
        4 years, 21 days ago

        Cheers although I guess you’d recommend Chilwell over James?

  29. ooga booga
    • 16 Years
    4 years, 21 days ago

    Anyone else having trouble logging into FPL

    1. AC/DC AFC
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      4 years, 21 days ago

      yes

      Incorrect password combo

  30. linkafu
    • 6 Years
    4 years, 21 days ago

    Rate and comment my draft please 😉

    Mendy
    Tomiyasu Chilwell TAA Dalot
    Salah Rashford Mahrez Harrison
    Kane Vardy

    Caballero Walker Andreas Stansfield

    1. AC/DC AFC
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      4 years, 21 days ago

      Will Chilwell be ready to start the season?

      1. Jock Grealish
        • 4 Years
        4 years, 21 days ago

        yes cos he's fit

    2. ebb2sparky
      • 15 Years
      4 years, 21 days ago

      I like the Vardy pick but overall I think there is far too much risk in your team. I wouldn’t be hugely surprised if only 6 of your starting XI actually start GW1.