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The best mid-price FPL forwards for 2022/23

We turn our attention to the best Fantasy Premier League (FPL) mid-price forwards as we continue to examine the price list.

Here, the focus is on those in the £6.5m-£8.0m bracket, with our look at premium options to follow.

With unlimited transfers allowed during the World Cup downtime and a Wildcard to use before then, we’re mostly focusing on Gameweeks 1-8 in this series.

Opta stats on the players featured in these articles are available in our Premium Members Area, where you can now get a full year’s subscription for just £2.49 a month.

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

GABRIEL JESUS

Gabriel Jesus’ (£8.0m) impressive pre-season form has seen his ownership rise to a whopping 60.4%, making him the most selected player in FPL at the time of writing.

Barely 90 seconds into his Arsenal debut, the Brazilian found the net, and given that he will receive far more sustained game-time than he was afforded at Manchester City, it’s easy to see why he is proving such a popular initial pick.

In his three-friendly run-outs so far, Jesus has been the focal point of the attack, a role that could potentially transform him into a 20-goal-a-season striker.

However, he will be feeding off a different supply line at Arsenal, in a team that creates fewer chances than City, so some caution is still required. Additionally, Jesus has underachieved his expected goals (xG) in four of the last five seasons, which tells us he hasn’t been a particularly clinical finisher in that time.

SeasonGoalsxGxG delta
2021/22810.82-2.82
2020/2198.72+0.28
2019/201418.49-4.49
2018/19711.46-4.46
2017/181314.18-1.18

Arsenal, meanwhile, face just one of last season’s top six sides in their first eight matches, when they visit Erik ten Hag’s Manchester United in September.

As a result, the Gunners sit top of our Season Ticker between Gameweeks 1 and 8.

ALEKSANDAR MITROVIC

Aleksandar Mitrovic (£6.5m) managed just three goals in 2020/21, his last top-flight season in the Premier League.

However, he returns having netted a whopping 43 in Fulham’s Championship-winning campaign – breaking all sorts of goalscoring records along the way – and is now playing under a more attacking manager whose free-flowing set-up plays to his strengths.

READ MORE: What to expect from Fulham manager Marco Silva in FPL

It isn’t just goal threat Mitrovic offers, either: he produced seven assists in 2021/22, the most he has managed in a single season during his senior career, with the Serb regularly dropping into midfield to help his team’s build-up play.

Fulham may struggle for chances in the top flight, but what they do create will go through Mitrovic.

However, a tough early schedule perhaps suggests we should wait until around Gameweek 8 before investing, as the Cottagers face six of last season’s top 10 in their first seven fixtures.

READ MORE: What can we expect from Aleksandar Mitrovic and Fulham’s midfielders in FPL?

IVAN TONEY

Ivan Toney (£7.0m) finished fifth for points among FPL forwards in 2021/22, producing a respectable 12 goals in 33 appearances.

As the season progressed, the 26-year-old hit his stride, scoring seven of those goals in a run of four games in the spring. In fact, in his position, only Harry Kane (£11.5m) and Cristiano Ronaldo (£10.5m) scored more in 2022.

However, there are concerns worth flagging.

For example, the departure of Christian Eriksen (£6.5m) is a blow for Thomas Frank’s side, given his ability to create, while Toney’s threat from open-play was limited last season, with team-mate Bryan Mbeumo (£6.0m) posting a higher non-pen xG figure (8.78/8.69).

Saying that, a penalty-taking talisman who is one of the first names on the team sheet is appealing, especially given Brentford’s opening fixtures – they face only one of last season’s top seven in the opening seven Gameweeks.

OLLIE WATKINS

Ollie Watkins (£7.5m) scored 11 goals in the Premier League last season, three short of his 2020/21 tally (14).

Now, with playmakers Philippe Coutinho (£7.0m) and Emiliano Buendia (£6.0m) feeding him for a full season, he should have little trouble hitting double figures for a third successive campaign.

After a poor start under Dean Smith in 2021/22, Aston Villa improved under Steven Gerrard and ranked joint-seventh for goals scored (38) from his appointment in Gameweek 12 onwards.

Above: Aston Villa’s goal threat (averages per match) under Dean Smith (left) and Steven Gerrard (right) in 2021/22


In that time, Watkins registered more shots in the box than all forwards bar Harry Kane and Cristiano Ronaldo.

For Villa, the opening four fixtures are pretty decent, with newly-promoted Bournemouth and Everton up first.

CALLUM WILSON

If he can stay fit, there is a decent chance Callum Wilson (£7.5m) will be one of the highest-scoring FPL forwards in 2022/23.

With 20 goals, six assists and 204 FPL points in 39 starts for Newcastle United, the potential is clear, but his fitness record is questionable.

Indeed, he only returned for the final three matches of last season after getting injured in December and played a part in less than half of the Magpies’ fixtures in 2021/22.

Notably, he was also absent from a recent pre-season training session as Eddie Howe looks to manage his load:

“Every day when we plan training we look at individual needs. We took Callum out and gave him some different work from the group. That was quite a high intensity drill early in the session and we didn’t want to expose him to that.

No one has ever doubted Callum’s ability. He is an outstanding striker, and he showed that coming back from a long injury and performing well at the end of the season. I would love him to have an injury-free campaign. We are looking for (15 to 20 goals) from our no 9, for sure – whether that’s Callum on his own or with Chris Wood. We need those goals from our front players. We believe they are capable of delivering those numbers.” – Eddie Howe

As for Newcastle, they certainly improved after they made five January signings, with only Man City and Liverpool picking up more points in 2022.

However, the opening fixtures are decidedly mixed, with Pep Guardiola’s side and Liverpool to come in the first five Gameweeks. That might be enough to put off any potential suitors, but if Wilson can stay fit, he will surely be a popular pick in Gameweek 6 once the schedule eases.

READ MORE: FPL 2022/23 ‘sleeper’ picks: Callum Wilson

OTHER CANDIDATES: THE PROS AND THE CONS

FPL pre-season: Martial and Solanke net again

After being handed an opportunity to lead the line in pre-season, Anthony Martial (£7.0m) has potentially emerged as Manchester United’s first-choice striker. The Frenchman has been one of United’s best performers against Liverpool, Melbourne Victory and Crystal Palace, scoring in each of the three friendly wins. A lot depends on Cristiano Ronaldo, who has yet to return to training amid concerns over his future. However, after seizing his chance with both hands, Martial does at least look likely to start the season up front for Erik ten Hag’s side.

Kai Havertz (£8.0m) was mainly playing as a centre-forward in 2021/22 and, as a result, has switched from a midfielder to a forward in FPL this season. A fairly modest 12 Premier League goals and 10 assists across his previous two campaigns is hardly anything to shout about, but Romelu Lukaku’s return to Inter Milan on loan does at least boost his minute expectations. However, it does look like there are superior forward options available to FPL managers in Gameweek 1, and it may be others who benefit most from Havertz’s ability to create space in the final third, like Raheem Sterling (£10.0m) and Mason Mount (£8.0m).

There won’t be many takers for the injury-prone Danny Welbeck (£6.5m) and often wasteful Neal Maupay (£6.5m) at Brighton and Hove Albion, despite some decent opening fixtures. Elsewhere, it wouldn’t be a huge surprise if the likes of Raul Jimenez (£7.0m), Patrick Bamford (£7.5m), Michail Antonio (£7.5m) and Dominic Calvert-Lewin (£8.0m) enter the FPL conversation before the year is out, but for now, they all enter the season with a point to prove having mostly underwhelmed in 2021/22, be it through poor performances on the pitch or injury.

That leaves Julian Alvarez (£6.5m), who certainly impressed on his debut earlier this week, but minutes remain a real concern, even if Erling Haaland’s (£11.5m) fitness is still in question heading into Gameweek 1.

Who played the most minutes over the March international break?

2,020 Comments Post a Comment
  1. Atimis
    • 7 Years
    1 year, 8 months ago

    Any point against going the core template TAA/Cancelo/James def?

    I guess you could play with going Robo over TAA. Walker over Cancelo or dropping James but is it worth hassle at the very start of the game?

    1. The Mentaculus
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      • 2 Years
      1 year, 8 months ago

      I'm actually looking at 3 at the back to start now, due to uncertainty over Spurs WBs & Chelsea defence

    2. Reds
      • 14 Years
      1 year, 8 months ago

      The reward for going against the core template is the potential to squeeze in a 3rd premium.

    3. Ryan
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      • 12 Years
      1 year, 8 months ago

      I think dropping James is viable. Chance he plays CB in a back 3, injury prone, Chelsea out of form in pre-season, Mendy could be a possible GKer option at 5m, free's up a spot for another 4.5 (there are loads of good options), free's up some cash for elsewhere.

      1. Atimis
        • 7 Years
        1 year, 8 months ago

        Good points that!

  2. FredrikH
    • 11 Years
    1 year, 8 months ago

    Thoughts?
    Raya
    Taa Walker Zinchenko Dalot
    Salah Diaz Mahrez Saka
    Kane Jesus
    4.0 N.Williams Andreas Greenwood

  3. WVA
    • 7 Years
    1 year, 8 months ago

    City and Liverpool speak for themselves and the value at Arsenal plus their fixtures and form make this team very tempting.

    Ederson
    TAA Robbo Cancelo Zinchenko
    KDB Diaz Martinelli Neto
    Kane Jesus

    1. R.C
      • 6 Years
      1 year, 8 months ago

      Spurs has better value as well I feel

      1. WVA
        • 7 Years
        1 year, 8 months ago

        Who from Spurs? Their full backs are a no go at the moment, lloris too expensive, Kulu has competition from Richa?

        1. R.C
          • 6 Years
          1 year, 8 months ago

          We don't know that yet but options will emerge

        2. Brimble82
          • 5 Years
          1 year, 8 months ago

          I agree. One of Son/Kane is enough Spurs for now I'd say.
          I've had Kulu in most of pre-season, but the acquisition of Richarlison and pursuit of Madders makes me worried for his gametime.
          I also agree, I'm not touching a Conte WB. Better assured +60min options elsewhere.

    2. Brimble82
      • 5 Years
      1 year, 8 months ago

      I really like that WVA.
      No CHE defence, but given Tuchel's disclosure that he thinks his whole squad is useless, that's probably no bad thing.
      You'll have to hope Diaz 'covers' Salah (I'm doing the same) - and having the two WBs will help.
      KDB over Haaland (in a 433) could be absolutely inspired, especially if Erling takes time to get going, dragging his 60% ownership managers into the mud.

      Very nice team indeed.

      1. WVA
        • 7 Years
        1 year, 8 months ago

        Thanks mate
        Had James all along but the pre season is worrying, plus tuchels comments plus he is playing at CB plus he was awful for me when I owned him last season, I also don't see any clean sheets for them so it's a wait and see.
        Diaz won't cover Salah but Kane captain gw1 and kdb captain gw2 should outscore him.

    3. So Troublesome
      • 8 Years
      1 year, 8 months ago

      Is it me or does KDB always start slow.

      1. Brimble82
        • 5 Years
        1 year, 8 months ago

        It's you.
        He was injured at the beginning of last season, but GW1 20/21 he hauled with 13 pts, 19/20 he avg'd 9pts across the first 7 GWs, 19/19 he was injured.

        So basically, he either starts injured or hauls.

        He is not currently injured.

        1. Brimble82
          • 5 Years
          1 year, 8 months ago

          *18/19 he was injured

        2. So Troublesome
          • 8 Years
          1 year, 8 months ago

          Got it. Him or Haaland then.

          1. Brimble82
            • 5 Years
            1 year, 8 months ago

            I reckon so yeah.
            I currently have Haaland in my team (because I fear the ownership), but if I were braver, I'd go KDB - I think the pair of them are going to tear it up.

      2. WVA
        • 7 Years
        1 year, 8 months ago

        KDB is never slow, if he plays he returns

    4. TheTinman
      • 8 Years
      1 year, 8 months ago

      That's not a million miles away from my team...

      1. WVA
        • 7 Years
        1 year, 8 months ago

        Care to share?

    5. ameisin
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      1 year, 8 months ago

      Similar to my team - I was on Son/Haaland for ages but feel better with KDB/Kane to begin with:

      Sanchez
      TAA Robbo Cancelo Cash
      KDB Mahrez Martinelli Rashford
      Kane Jesus

      Steele | Neco Andreas 4.5m

      1. WVA
        • 7 Years
        1 year, 8 months ago

        Very nice!

  4. R.C
    • 6 Years
    1 year, 8 months ago

    Trying out different combinations in different drafts, all suggestions welcome. Which ones would you be inclined to pick?

    1. Haaland + Bailey + Saliba / 4.5m def
    2. Jesus + James + Sancho [double up with Rashford]

    A. Jesus + Neto + 5m def + Saliba / 4.5m def
    B. Jesus + Neto + Perisic + rotating 4.0 def / 4.5m mid
    C. Rashford / Martial + Martinelli + Perisic + Saliba / 4.5m def

    1A. Martial in a 4-3-3
    2B. Rashford in a 4-4-2

    [Owner of Bailey in all drafts posted above]

    1. djoker_nole
      • 3 Years
      1 year, 8 months ago

      A

  5. jonny77
    • 11 Years
    1 year, 8 months ago

    Is double Arsenal defence a bad idea?

    Currently have Zinch and Ramsdale, and and I'm not convinced there is a better 5.0M keeper choice (Mendy is probably second best but I have James already and don't want to double up on Chelsea def).

    Can't find a means to cut 0.5M elsewhere in the team either to upgrade to Ederson

    1. R.C
      • 6 Years
      1 year, 8 months ago

      Yes I wouldn't double up. Downgrade Zinch to a 4.5 Ars def and upgrade Rams to Ederson

      1. kroky
        • 13 Years
        1 year, 8 months ago

        Don't agree with this. Zinc could be an amazing pick. I'd pop Sa in goals at .5

  6. So Troublesome
    • 8 Years
    1 year, 8 months ago

    Alright, Ive cracked it (for today)

    Ramsdale (Turner)
    Trippier TAA (c) VVD Cancelo (Williams)
    Coutinho Maddison Bowen (Neto, Andreas)
    Haaland Jesus (v) Havertz

    Salah was destabilizing my options, so he's had to make way.

    1. TheKeitaSuccess
      • 8 Years
      1 year, 8 months ago

      I’d personally swap Havertz for Mount. I know Havertz plays as their striker, but he’s not an out an out goalscorer. IMO I think there’s more value in Mount as he can get a CS point and an extra point for a goal.

      1. So Troublesome
        • 8 Years
        1 year, 8 months ago

        Yep its one I keep debating, am looking also at the bench options and who works better when say Havertz isn't playing.

        1. TheKeitaSuccess
          • 8 Years
          1 year, 8 months ago

          You could maybe knock VVD down to a 5 (Liverpool fan and I think Konate is gonna be his partner), then Havertz to a 4.5 and Neto to Sterling? Just throwing ideas out there haha

          1. The Mentaculus
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            • 2 Years
            1 year, 8 months ago

            Thats what I'm starting to think too! (See my draft below)
            Haven't seen any Konate teams yet though

          2. So Troublesome
            • 8 Years
            1 year, 8 months ago

            VVD to Konate, hmmm, not feeling that at all haha

            1. TheKeitaSuccess
              • 8 Years
              1 year, 8 months ago

              Why? IF Konate is his starting partner he’ll get the same clean sheets, and is arguably the bigger goalscorer threat as proven on his starts last season…

    2. djoker_nole
      • 3 Years
      1 year, 8 months ago

      hipster line-up, I like it

      1. So Troublesome
        • 8 Years
        1 year, 8 months ago

        Thanks

  7. Hattrick Harry
    • 4 Years
    1 year, 8 months ago

    A) Dias + Maddison

    or

    B) Cancelo + Barnes

    1. djoker_nole
      • 3 Years
      1 year, 8 months ago

      A

    2. So Troublesome
      • 8 Years
      1 year, 8 months ago

      Any option with Cancelo rocks.

  8. Maddamotha
    • 7 Years
    1 year, 8 months ago

    Surprised to see so many teams without Son and Salah. Top scorers last season. Proven over many seasons that they deliver. Personally Im trying to fit both in.

    1. djoker_nole
      • 3 Years
      1 year, 8 months ago

      Son is being overlooked as always

    2. Nomar
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      1 year, 8 months ago

      Wait until Cucurella goes to City.

      Brighton will then get Brandon Williams from Man Utd as his direct replacement, which then gives us 2 starting defenders at £4.0m.

      At that point you will have your wish and everyone will have Salah and Son or Kane.

      Then you'll be annoyed because everyone has them.

      1. Maddamotha
        • 7 Years
        1 year, 8 months ago

        Haha. I appreciate the info!

  9. djoker_nole
    • 3 Years
    1 year, 8 months ago

    Thoughts on this lads?

    Pope ( Gazza )
    TAA Robbo Cancelo Dier White
    Salah Bernardo Martinelli ( Neto Andreas)
    Kane Jesus ( Archer )

    1. TheKeitaSuccess
      • 8 Years
      1 year, 8 months ago

      Nice- I’d play Neto that first GW tho. Is Bernardo nailed on now Phillips has arrived? One to keep tabs on.

      1. djoker_nole
        • 3 Years
        1 year, 8 months ago

        Bernardo is always nailed unless D.Silva decides to rejoin

    2. Hattrick Harry
      • 4 Years
      1 year, 8 months ago

      I would change White to Ait-Nouri or Justin and Bernardo to Coutinho who is in set pieces. Maybe Dier to Cash/Zinchenko.

  10. jonny77
    • 11 Years
    1 year, 8 months ago

    Sanchez (Gazza)
    TAA Cancelo James Zinch (Neco)
    Salah Bowen Rash Neto (Andreas)
    Kane Jesus (Greenwood)

    Kane > Haaland GW2

    OR

    Sanchez (Gazza)
    TAA Cancelo James Zinch (Neco)
    Salah Kulu Rash Neto (Andreas)
    Haaland Jesus (Greenwood)

    0.5M ITB and Kulu > Bowen GW2

    1. djoker_nole
      • 3 Years
      1 year, 8 months ago

      the former

  11. Atimis
    • 7 Years
    1 year, 8 months ago

    Thoughts on that concept? Too much Arsenal?

    4.5/4.0
    TAA/Robo/Cancelo/Zin/4.0
    Salah/Mahrez/Martinelli/Neto/4.5
    Kane/Jesus/4.5

    1. djoker_nole
      • 3 Years
      1 year, 8 months ago

      this is my team with Dier/White/Bernardo instead of Zin/Mahrez/Neco

    2. Hog Roast Junkie
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      1 year, 8 months ago

      Zin is one to monitor for me, prefer Tripp for first couple of weeks. Otherwise looks really strong team

      1. Atimis
        • 7 Years
        1 year, 8 months ago

        Yeah recon that last def spot is a subject to change, could be even 4.5 on bench and 352 with Bailey in mid

  12. Flynny
    • 9 Years
    1 year, 8 months ago

    Is gabriel, martinelli and jesus too much arsenal?

    Especially as arsenal play Palace in the first game of the season! Don't want 3 blanks on opening night!!

    Thanks

    1. djoker_nole
      • 3 Years
      1 year, 8 months ago

      cue vieira masterclass

      1. Flynny
        • 9 Years
        1 year, 8 months ago

        That's the worry

    2. Mondeo
      • 9 Years
      1 year, 8 months ago

      depends when you wildcard - I reckon I'll be on the same (unless Cucurella signs for city)

      1. Flynny
        • 9 Years
        1 year, 8 months ago

        Gw8 wildcard looks good. International break.

        Arsenal excellent fixtures till then

  13. The Mentaculus
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    • 2 Years
    1 year, 8 months ago

    In recent drafts, I've found myself including a few placeholders while I keep an eye on some players who I'm not entirely sure about their mins from the start. But I also made this draft, where I strip all that away & go straight in for some quite risky picks. It looks high variance for sure, potentially a bit disastrous, but also quite exciting. I know the lack of Trent/Robbo will be sacrilege for some, but if Konate takes over Matip's role, he could easily top 180pts with his greater set-piece threat. That 2.5m saving on Konate over Trent can go to upgrading a mid from 5.5m to 8m, which hopefully should recoup more than the 25pt gap between Konate & Trent..?

    Sanchez
    Cancelo Konate Trippier
    Son Diaz Grealish Maddison Martinelli
    Haaland Darwin
    (Steele, White/Saliba, Neco, Plange)

    1. djoker_nole
      • 3 Years
      1 year, 8 months ago

      don't do it

      1. The Mentaculus
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 2 Years
        1 year, 8 months ago

        Haha yeah I know this won't be to everyone's taste, and I have some safer drafts. But I also like taking risks & the extra WC kind of supports that approach

    2. Mondeo
      • 9 Years
      1 year, 8 months ago

      yeeha that draft looks epic

      Not sure about Konate and Maddison but I like it

      1. The Mentaculus
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        • 2 Years
        1 year, 8 months ago

        Thank you! 🙂

    3. So Troublesome
      • 8 Years
      1 year, 8 months ago

      There are at least 5 better Liverpool picks though

      1. The Mentaculus
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        • 2 Years
        1 year, 8 months ago

        I don't know, I think Konate rates as the standout in terms of value if he starts regularly. Prefer attacking double up with Liverpool over defensive double but I guess 442 with Trent over Diaz is an option.
        Captaincy is covered by Son & Haland so no need for Salah.

  14. Big boy Bowen
    • 7 Years
    1 year, 8 months ago

    New week new draft, this one’s a saucy threemium 3-5-2:

    Meslier
    Robertson | James | Cash
    Salah | Son | Martinelli | Neto | Bailey
    Kane | Jesus

    Klaesson | Neco | Patterson | Taylor

    Thoughts?

    1. R.C
      • 6 Years
      1 year, 8 months ago

      What's your exit strategy for Neto and Bailey?

      1. Big boy Bowen
        • 7 Years
        1 year, 8 months ago

        Sell them when they reach 7.0? Lol

        1. R.C
          • 6 Years
          1 year, 8 months ago

          If they fail..

          1. Big boy Bowen
            • 7 Years
            1 year, 8 months ago

            Son to Sterling probably

      2. Mondeo
        • 9 Years
        1 year, 8 months ago

        Switch for S Armstrong! Jokes aside (and I am a Saints fan so for sure jokes are all I get from football), Armstrong is a pretty handy player on FPL when he's starting. Runs direct, gets in the goals albeit fixture dependent.

        Otherwise Gordon could be a shout

  15. Mondeo
    • 9 Years
    1 year, 8 months ago

    Ederson
    TAA | Digne | Cash | Trippier
    Martinelli | Salah | Diaz | KDB | Grealish
    Jesus

    Cucurella (if he goes to city) or Gabriel first choice on the bench.

    WDYT? Not for everyone but I think it's jazz

    1. The Mentaculus
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      • 2 Years
      1 year, 8 months ago

      Looks great all the way through. One of those that seems over-budget on 1st glance

      1. Mondeo
        • 9 Years
        1 year, 8 months ago

        Thanks! Yeah its missing Spurs and Chelsea D but I can live with that

    2. Warby84
      • 8 Years
      1 year, 8 months ago

      1 striker is always a worry, and looks hard to move to a premium if you wanted

      1. Mondeo
        • 9 Years
        1 year, 8 months ago

        Very true - although re: premium I take you mean forward? I take your point I'm locked into KDB/Son though (as opposed to Haaland/Kane)

    3. BECKS TO THE FUTURE
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 2 Years
      1 year, 8 months ago

      Not everyone likes jazz either.

      I bloody love jazz. And this.

      Except maybe the Grealish pick? He’s a bit too art house jazz for me, especially with KDB.

      Maybe replace with Barnes or (downgrade Ederson) Maddison/Sancho/Mount?

      1. Mondeo
        • 9 Years
        1 year, 8 months ago

        haha you sir are a gentleman and a scholar.

        Reckon Barnes starts? Ederson is a fun luxury for me with a (very) early wildcard likely - Maddison and Mount are just a tad bit expensive...

        whats yours looking like so far?

        1. BECKS TO THE FUTURE
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 2 Years
          1 year, 8 months ago

          I think Barnes will start! Unless I’ve missed something in the transfer window/pre-season. Maddison is a more secure route (on most set pieces) into a strong attacking Leicester side who have decent fixtures in the first 7 or 8 and no Europe. I think Maddison will be in my team for most of the season.

          Yah fair enough re: Ederson. I’m sticking clear of MCI/CHE defences until things settle. Will probably bite me on the hi-hat.

          I’m on this at the mo:

          Jesus | Kane
          Maddison | £8m | KDB | Diaz
          Zinc | Trippier | TAA | Cash
          Meslier

          1. BECKS TO THE FUTURE
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 2 Years
            1 year, 8 months ago

            My No Salah resolve is crumbling day by day. Will go with this if I do get him:

            Jesus | Kane
            Maddison | Saka/Mount | Salah | Foden/Mahrez
            Zinc | Trippier | Robbo | Cash
            Meslier

            1. Mondeo
              • 9 Years
              1 year, 8 months ago

              both nice options - zinc is a fair call!

              if I wasn't a saints fan I would be on Kane as well lets be honest ha

          2. fuzzymike
            • 5 Years
            1 year, 8 months ago

            isn't Maddison going to Spurs??

            1. Old Man
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 12 Years
              1 year, 8 months ago

              I sincerely hope not!!!

              1. fuzzymike
                • 5 Years
                1 year, 8 months ago

                I hope not too. Hopefully just the rumour mill.

                1. Old Man
                  • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                  • 12 Years
                  1 year, 8 months ago

                  If we lose Maddison then I would be quite fearful of losing our place in the Premier League

                  1. The Mentaculus
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                    • 2 Years
                    1 year, 8 months ago

                    Havent seen anything substantial on this. Think you'd still be comfortably clear of the relegation zone but it would be a huge loss & would probably ruin hopes of competing for European qualification

            2. BECKS TO THE FUTURE
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 2 Years
              1 year, 8 months ago

              Oh wow I had not heard that at all! How likely do you think?

              1. fuzzymike
                • 5 Years
                1 year, 8 months ago

                a lot of "mays " and "ifs" at the moment, nothing concrete. Conte wants him (what manager won't) and Leicester have some finance issues.

  16. R.C
    • 6 Years
    1 year, 8 months ago

    1. Rashford + Martinelli + White/Saliba
    or
    2. Jesus + Neto + Neco/Patterson

    1. LoneWolf1989
      • 2 Years
      1 year, 8 months ago

      2

  17. Ninjaa
    • 13 Years
    1 year, 8 months ago

    A. Jesus TAA Cancelo
    Or
    B. Kane VvD Tomiyasu

    1. So Troublesome
      • 8 Years
      1 year, 8 months ago

      A

    2. tyiocoyg34
      • 6 Years
      1 year, 8 months ago

      A

    3. LoneWolf1989
      • 2 Years
      1 year, 8 months ago

      A

  18. Ninjaa
    • 13 Years
    1 year, 8 months ago

    Is Kyle walker nailed this season. 2m.less than cancelo seems appealing???

    1. Big boy Bowen
      • 7 Years
      1 year, 8 months ago

      Not nailed I don’t think, should get a fairly decent amount though

    2. LoneWolf1989
      • 2 Years
      1 year, 8 months ago

      We roll the dice for every city player except Ederson.

  19. Big boy Bowen
    • 7 Years
    1 year, 8 months ago

    This is the best threemium + Jesus I can create:

    Meslier
    Trent | James | Cash
    Salah | Martinelli | Neto | Bailey
    Kane | Haaland | Jesus

    Klaesson | Neco | Pereira | Taylor

    It’s relying on James keeping up with Cancelo though and midfield is a bit dirt

    1. Big boy Bowen
      • 7 Years
      1 year, 8 months ago

      Could always go for Walker over Cash

    2. Big boy Bowen
      • 7 Years
      1 year, 8 months ago

      *Patterson instead of Taylor

    3. George Sillett
      • 8 Years
      1 year, 8 months ago

      Personally I feel that there are too many compromises to include 3 premiums.

      1. Big boy Bowen
        • 7 Years
        1 year, 8 months ago

        Yeah me too - it’s kind of either 2 premiums and Jesus or 3 premiums or no Jesus

        1. Big boy Bowen
          • 7 Years
          1 year, 8 months ago

          *and no Jesus

  20. Stamford Bridge
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 7 Years
    1 year, 8 months ago

    Can I pick your brains please?......

    When I log in to the website I can see my team, make changes and transfers etc. All good.

    However, when I log in, same e-mail address obviously, to the app it wants me to pick a new team.

    It's like my i-phone isn't syncing with my laptop. Any ideas?? I've tried deleting the app and downloading again but it doesn't have my team stored.

    Really would appreciate some help fellas.

    1. Big boy Bowen
      • 7 Years
      1 year, 8 months ago

      Never used the app, try deleting and reinstalling it?

  21. Warby84
    • 8 Years
    1 year, 8 months ago

    Rashford or Grealish to start with???

    1. dshv
      • 6 Years
      1 year, 8 months ago

      R

    2. LoneWolf1989
      • 2 Years
      1 year, 8 months ago

      G

    3. Piggs Boson
      • 12 Years
      1 year, 8 months ago

      Rashy

      We don't know where Foden is going to fit in yet.

    4. kroky
      • 13 Years
      1 year, 8 months ago

      Grealish for me

  22. Robson-Canoe
    • 8 Years
    1 year, 8 months ago

    What do you think of this draft?

    Sanchez
    TAA Robbo Cancelo Dalot
    KDB Diaz Sancho Neto
    Kane Jesus

    Steele Andreas Neco Taylor

    1. LoneWolf1989
      • 2 Years
      1 year, 8 months ago

      Very nice

    2. kroky
      • 13 Years
      1 year, 8 months ago

      Very very nice

  23. LoneWolf1989
    • 2 Years
    1 year, 8 months ago

    Happy Monday All

    Feedback appreciated

    Ramsdale, Olsen.
    Williams, Mings, Trippier, Cancelo, TAA.
    Grealish, Maddison, Diaz, Bowen, Son.
    Greenwood, Martial, Jesus.

  24. King Drogba11
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 3 Years
    1 year, 8 months ago

    A. Kane + 4.5 def
    B. 2x 8.0 mids

    1. LoneWolf1989
      • 2 Years
      1 year, 8 months ago

      Hmmmm

      Tough one that. I have 2 8 mil mids and no Kane but I have Son.

      If you have Son then go for B.

      I feel like one of Son/Kane is essential.

      1. King Drogba11
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 3 Years
        1 year, 8 months ago

        No Son but KDB + Salah. I think both Kane and Son start off well and don’t want to miss a big haul.

        1. LoneWolf1989
          • 2 Years
          1 year, 8 months ago

          In that case defo A buddy.

          1. King Drogba11
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 3 Years
            1 year, 8 months ago

            Cheers.

  25. MysticMac17
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 5 Years
    1 year, 8 months ago

    Thoughts on this non Salah draft I’ve tinkered into.

    Alisson
    TAA Robbo Cancelo Digne
    Grealish Martinelli Rashford
    Kane Haaland Jesus

    Subs: Bailey, N Williams, Pereira

    1. LoneWolf1989
      • 2 Years
      1 year, 8 months ago

      Front line is fire.

      Martinelli a rotation risk?

    2. King Drogba11
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 3 Years
      1 year, 8 months ago

      Like it. No Salah the elephant in the room. He always kills the bottom teams and he’s got Fulham + Bournemouth in his first 4.

    3. UnluckyXI
      • 6 Years
      1 year, 8 months ago

      I think you need an 8.0m in there as one player at that price is going to do well and right now you'd need to shift the team a lot

      I'd get rid of one of your Liverpool players as well to allow for an Lpool attacker if they start doing well.

      If Nunez or Diaz start firing you could do an easy switch with an 8.0 or which ever of H&K isn't performing.

      1. MysticMac17
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 5 Years
        1 year, 8 months ago

        Could do

        Ederson
        TAA Robbo Digne Zinchenko
        Diaz Grealish Rashford
        Haaland Kane Jesus

        Subs: Bailey, N Williams, Pereira

  26. jimmy6363
    • 6 Years
    1 year, 8 months ago

    If you couldn't make any transfers all season, which one of the below would you go for?

    A) Kane
    B) Son
    C) Haaland

    1. Bavarian
      • 6 Years
      1 year, 8 months ago

      A

    2. Big boy Bowen
      • 7 Years
      1 year, 8 months ago

      B, C then A

      1. Big boy Bowen
        • 7 Years
        1 year, 8 months ago

        BAC even

    3. LoneWolf1989
      • 2 Years
      1 year, 8 months ago

      B

    4. UnluckyXI
      • 6 Years
      1 year, 8 months ago

      If there was no world cup probably B, but there is so A & B could be played to death

  27. ITSALEX
    • 1 Year
    1 year, 8 months ago

    RMT please?

    Mendy 4.0
    Zinchenko TAA Cancelo Dalot 4.0
    Sancho Mount Neto Salah Andreas
    Jesus Kane 4.0

    1. Stamford B
      • 2 Years
      1 year, 8 months ago

      Nice

    2. LoneWolf1989
      • 2 Years
      1 year, 8 months ago

      Like it

      I’m staying clear of Chelsea for now, we are in turmoil but the rest is very good

      1. ITSALEX
        • 1 Year
        1 year, 8 months ago

        Weak bench an issue you think?
        I dropped James already, would ideally like a City attacker (Mahrez for Mount maybe) but theres always that rotation risk

      2. Stamford B
        • 2 Years
        1 year, 8 months ago

        It’s only pre season. You’ll be fine when they stuff Everton 4-0 on the opening day.

    3. Piggs Boson
      • 12 Years
      1 year, 8 months ago

      0/10

      Players aren't ordered by price (descending)

      1. The FPL Units
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        1 year, 8 months ago

        Is that a thing?

    4. UnluckyXI
      • 6 Years
      1 year, 8 months ago

      Team doesn't add up.

      Is the fwd 5.0?

      With those players I make it that you have spend 87 so have 13.0m on your last GK, Def and Fwd

      That said I like the team structure and am likely to have about 8-10 of the same

      1. ITSALEX
        • 1 Year
        1 year, 8 months ago

        Think you need to get your calculator out again

  28. Konstaapeli
    • 7 Years
    1 year, 8 months ago

    Whats with the FPL website on desktop? So laggy and slow. Anyone else have this problem?

    1. The FPL Units
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      1 year, 8 months ago

      Nope

      1. Konstaapeli
        • 7 Years
        1 year, 8 months ago

        Got better when I switched to Safari from Chrome.

  29. JuulKrapuul
    • 5 Years
    1 year, 8 months ago

    Raya - Darlow
    TAA - Cancelo - James - Zinchenko (- Williams)
    Salah - X - X - Rashford (- Andreas)
    Kane - Jesus (- Plange)

    A) Saka + Neto (+0.5 itb evt upgrade Raya to Mendy)
    B) Mahrez + Martinelli

    What do you think?

  30. Letsgo!
    • 7 Years
    1 year, 8 months ago

    Current draft
    Sanchez
    Walker taa jonny trippier
    Neto salah rash kdb
    Jesus kane

    Subs steele neco andreas taylor

    Gtg?

    1. JuulKrapuul
      • 5 Years
      1 year, 8 months ago

      Don't like the Walker pick. If he is benched, you have a trashy defence

      1. Letsgo!
        • 7 Years
        1 year, 8 months ago

        Actually am also worried on walker but no choice if i need to have salah..

    2. LoneWolf1989
      • 2 Years
      1 year, 8 months ago

      Looks good to me.