FPL

The best premium FPL forwards for 2022/23

We turn our attention to the best premium forwards as we round off our examination of the Fantasy Premier League (FPL) price list.

Here, the focus is on those costing at least £8.5m.

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.

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ERLING HAALAND

It’s remarkable for a new import to have an ownership of around 60% before even playing a Premier League match. Then again, Erling Haaland (£11.5m) is a remarkable individual.

SeasonTeamStarts (Sub on)GoalsMins playedMins per goal
2021/22Borussia Dortmund26 (4)292,38882.3
2020/21Borussia Dortmund40 (1)413,54086.3
2019/20Borussia Dortmund13 (5)161,28780.4
2019/20Red Bull Salzburg16 (6)281,46452.3

Above: Erling Haaland’s last four seasons, in all competitions


The 22-year-old Norwegian superstar has become a synonym for goals, breaking records from every direction.

For example, Haaland is both the youngest player to score 20 Champions League goals and the fastest to get there. He became the competition’s first teenager to score in five consecutive matches. Of those with at least 15 goals in it, he has the best minutes per goal ratio.

It’s the same in the German Bundesliga, where his ratio ranks above all others with over 25 goals. When comparing his recent 82.3, 86.3 and 80.4 numbers with last season’s Premier League, it’s not even close.

So it’s scary to think what twice-in-a-row champions Manchester City can do with Haaland leading the line, supplied by the likes of Kevin De Bruyne (£12.0m), Bernardo Silva (£7.0m) and Phil Foden (£8.0m).

Yet there is one issue that might halt the plans of FPL managers. His current minor injury complaint led to a quote in The Athletic that suggests Haaland was promised occasional rests to manage any knocks.

‘One of the ways the club sold themselves to Haaland during negotiations was to assure him that they would not push him to play if he needs a rest or has a minor injury issue. The 22-year-old had considered the less-physical Spanish football might better suit him in terms of prolonging his career but City officials argued that he would be more likely to play even when not ready were he to join Real Madrid, such is the pressure on new signings at the Bernabeu. At City, they reasoned, he would not be rushed quite so much, and that stance may be in evidence already.’ – The Athletic

Last season, the forward missed 16 games in all competitions for Dortmund, following the ten of 2020/21. Perhaps his phenomenal ability has developed a team dependency that his young body can’t handle.

If Haaland is a willing participant of Pep Roulette, that could quickly become a frustration for FPL owners, no matter how often he scores. Having said that, being without him against Bournemouth in Gameweek 2 would require a large sofa to hide behind.

HARRY KANE

For the same £11.5m price, there is Harry Kane. An established FPL legend that is unlikely to be rotated – despite the addition of Richarlison (£8.5m) – and has been superb since Antonio Conte’s arrival.

Each of his last eight seasons has delivered at least 17 league goals and the most recent two brought 65 goal involvements, made even more impressive considering his slow start to 2021/22 saw only one goal and one assist from 14 outings.

From Gameweek 18 until the end, Kane amassed a number of goal attempts far ahead of all others.

Five goals have been scored by Kane in Spurs’ first three pre-season friendlies, resuming his strong partnership with Son Heung-min (£12.0m), yet less than 20% have currently found a way to squeeze Kane into their initial squads.

Another 25 goals will place Kane as the second-highest Premier League scorer of all time and he’ll be aware of this during Spurs’ excellent early run of fixtures.

DARWIN NUNEZ

The best premium FPL forwards for 2022/23 5

Despite the huge £85m transfer fee, a settling-in process will still be needed for Darwin Nunez. Such is the fickleness of pre-season Twitter, the 22-year-old was mocked for some poor pre-season displays only to then be seen in drafts in the immediate aftermath of Thursday’s four-goal haul against RB Leipzig.

“We always think that if you pay a lot of money then the players feel no pressure or whatever. They are all completely normal human beings and the first touch is not perfect then all of a sudden… This generation of players read social media, which is really not smart, but they do. All of a sudden you get in a rush and these kinds of things. That’s the best way obviously to stop all these discussions. He’s a different striker to what we have or what we had, but he’s a really good one.” – Jurgen Klopp

Were Jota not injured, it would perhaps be difficult to truly trust any non-Salah Liverpool attacker due to the competition also provided by Luis Diaz (£8.0m) and Roberto Firmino (£8.0m).

Jota’s expected absence does leave the door ajar for Darwin in the first Gameweek at least, with a defensively suspect Fulham up first on the opening weekend.

Still, putting initial faith in Darwin will likely mean sacrificing several of Salah, Haaland, Kane, Son and/or a premium defender. Only the bravest FPL managers will dare to do that.

THE OTHER PREMIUM FPL FORWARDS

Who are the best FPL captain options for Double Gameweek 37?

At least two of the remaining four £8.5m+ forwards probably won’t be in action on Gameweek 1.

Firstly, Diogo Jota (£9.0m), is likely to miss at least Gameweek 1 because of a recurring hamstring injury labelled as “a concern” by head coach Jurgen Klopp.

It’s a shame because he was one of last season’s best FPL players, making a mockery of his £7.5m midfielder status with 15 goals and seven assists. The Portuguese international has since been reclassified as a premium forward, with his long-term appeal linked to the adaptation period of Darwin.

Richarlison (£8.5m) is another big-money forward that will miss the opening round of matches, thanks to a one-match suspension given for throwing a flare off the field whilst at Everton.

Another Scout Report profiles Richarlison and how his versatility has likely been brought in as much-needed relief for both Son and Kane. Having a mid-season World Cup means that the six Champions League group matches will be squeezed into two autumn months, while a couple of midweek league outings will see Spurs will play twice each week between Gameweeks 4 and 16.

“Today I’ve seen a lot of positive things about Richy. The first half he played like a number nine and the second half he played on the right, behind the striker. I think he can play in all these three positions.” – Antonio Conte after Spurs defeated Team K League 6-3

As an FPL option, Richarlison holds virtually no appeal at present. Not only is he missing the first weekend but he will probably be competing with Dejan Kulusevski (£8.0m) for the third spot in Spurs’ attack. Lots of rotation is expected to commence, whereas for £0.5m less you can get Gabriel Jesus (£8.0m).

Fernandes and Ronaldo deliver as United beat 10-man Brighton in FPL Double Gameweek 25

Meanwhile, the summer of Cristiano Ronaldo (£10.5m) is dominated by his absence from an encouraging pre-season for Manchester United, as reports continue to link the 37-year-old with a move away from Old Trafford.

It’s easy to forget that he, personally, had a good 2021/22 campaign of 18 league goals and 24 in all competitions. Amongst FPL forwards, only Kane bettered Ronaldo’s 159 points.

Despite this, this elite forward has dropped £2.0m in price for this season. So, if he decides to stay, he could excel in Erik ten Hag’s new-look side and eventually play his way back into the thoughts of Fantasy managers. For now, though, he’s a complete no-go for Gameweek 1 after he failed to kick a ball in anger in pre-season.

Another significant price drop occurred for Leicester City veteran Jamie Vardy (£9.5m), as it was the lowest points total since his debut top-flight season of 2014/15.

However, despite missing chunks of games due to hamstring and knee injuries, he still found time to score 15 goals in 1,890 minutes – the equivalent of 21 full matches. And the first 13 Gameweeks pre-injury saw only Mohamed Salah (£13.0m) get more shots on target.

This time, Vardy is back to full fitness and Leicester are without European competition. He could be a great differential pick for early meetings with Brentford (H) and Southampton (H) but some much stiffer tests surround those matches and many FPL managers will be waiting on a favourable Foxes fixture swing in Gameweek 9 before considering whether the veteran striker can be accommodated into their squads.

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2,041 Comments Post a Comment
  1. Holding Matip
    • 6 Years
    1 year, 8 months ago

    I don't hate it

    Raya - 4.0
    TAA - Walker - James - Tomiyasu - 4.0
    Salah - Rashford - Bailey - 4.5 - 4.5
    Haaland - Kane - Jesus

    Rashford/Bailey could easily be Martinelli/Neto

    1. One Man
      • 7 Years
      1 year, 8 months ago

      Not bad, but if you dropped Kane for a 4.5 you could do so much with that defence.

      1. Holding Matip
        • 6 Years
        1 year, 8 months ago

        Not sure what else there is to do, the only thing I guess I'm missing is Cancelo which is a £2m upgrade, but I'm pretty sure Walker+Kane will get more points than Cancelo+Any other striker if City don't sign anyone

        1. One Man
          • 7 Years
          1 year, 8 months ago

          You could have Robbo who I think will challenge Trent’s points this season, Cancelo even Dias.

    2. George Agdgdgwngo
      • 14 Years
      1 year, 8 months ago

      Far too heavy up top

      1. Holding Matip
        • 6 Years
        1 year, 8 months ago

        What does this mean, and why is it a bad thing

    3. IN SANE IN DE BRUYNE
      • 7 Years
      1 year, 8 months ago

      I don't hate it either
      but if you turn Jesus into a 8.0 mid

    4. Hotdogs for Tea
      • 8 Years
      1 year, 8 months ago

      Turn Salah into Diaz and see your team transform 😉

  2. One Man
    • 7 Years
    1 year, 8 months ago

    A Haaland & Chilwell

    Or

    B. Son & Perisic ?

    1. Holding Matip
      • 6 Years
      1 year, 8 months ago

      A

    2. George Agdgdgwngo
      • 14 Years
      1 year, 8 months ago

      A. Only because I don’t like Perry.

      Put tripper or cash in and it changes

    3. Thomas Jerome Newton
      • 7 Years
      1 year, 8 months ago

      Chilwell and Perisic both have question marks on there minutes atvthe moment.
      In terms of Haaland and Son, if have Salah then go the FWD, if have Kane go the MID.

    4. IN SANE IN DE BRUYNE
      • 7 Years
      1 year, 8 months ago

      A

    5. DeathoftheParty
      • 7 Years
      1 year, 8 months ago

      A... With Kane maybe?

  3. Eleven Hag
    • 6 Years
    1 year, 8 months ago

    Your best 4.5 def?

    1. Holding Matip
      • 6 Years
      1 year, 8 months ago

      Arsenal Def
      Dalot
      Leicester WBs
      Brighton Def

      1. Eleven Hag
        • 6 Years
        1 year, 8 months ago

        Which ARS defender if I may ask?

        1. Holding Matip
          • 6 Years
          1 year, 8 months ago

          White or Tomiyasu:
          White more nailed but less attacking returns, Tomi the opposite

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

            Tomi may not start the season/is the least attacking full back in the league...

    2. IN SANE IN DE BRUYNE
      • 7 Years
      1 year, 8 months ago

      As it stands, Dalot

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

      Dalot, N. Williams, Mings then Lamptey

    4. Snake Juice
      • 7 Years
      1 year, 8 months ago

      RAN, Justin, White, Dunk

    5. jacob1989
      • 2 Years
      1 year, 8 months ago

      Johnny being overlooked. Scored some goals end of last season. Wolves defense arent bad.

  4. George Agdgdgwngo
    • 14 Years
    1 year, 8 months ago

    Starting to fall away from the idea of a premium striker. Just think the likes of son & kdb offer more guarantees

    Which is better

    A. Kane & Maddison
    B. Martial & Son

    1. Holding Matip
      • 6 Years
      1 year, 8 months ago

      A

    2. Thomas Jerome Newton
      • 7 Years
      1 year, 8 months ago

      A

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

      A

    4. Snake Juice
      • 7 Years
      1 year, 8 months ago

      A

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

      A

    6. I Must Break You
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      1 year, 8 months ago

      B if Ronaldo is out

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

    Chelsea may be approaching Leicester for Fofana. Leicester apparently need to make sales. What’s going on at Leicester?

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

      They still haven't bought anyone yet yeah? One of only 2 clubs in the major 6 European leagues I think it was.

      They have a weird squad. And BRodgers is an odd manager it seems.

    2. Snake Juice
      • 7 Years
      1 year, 8 months ago

      Selling Tielemans, Fofana, and Schmeichel. Odd.

    3. Nate(U)dog(ie)
      • 3 Years
      1 year, 8 months ago

      There goes my differential

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

    Thoughts on my first team selection of the season....

    GK- Raya, Balcombe
    DEF- TAA, Perisic, Cancelo, Robertson, Neco
    MID- Salah, Rashford, Bruno Guimaraes, Neto, Andreas
    FWD- Haaland, Jesus, Greenwood

    1.0 in the bank

    1. Holding Matip
      • 6 Years
      1 year, 8 months ago

      Perisic won't play as much as you think
      Raya has competition now
      Martinelli is a better pick than Bruno G(or upgrade Neto, you don't need 1m in the bank)

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

    A) Grealish + Neto

    B) Rashford + Cash

    1. Eleven Hag
      • 6 Years
      1 year, 8 months ago

      A

  8. Eleven Hag
    • 6 Years
    1 year, 8 months ago

    Howz this looking?

    Raya
    Timayasu TAA Robbo Cancelo
    Salah Sancho Bailey Grealish
    Jesus Kane (c)
    - Dalot Andreas NWilliams

    1. Eleven Hag
      • 6 Years
      1 year, 8 months ago

      Greenwood in place of NWilliams 🙂

    2. IN SANE IN DE BRUYNE
      • 7 Years
      1 year, 8 months ago

      Tomiyasu struggling with minor injury
      Rest is pretty template, good

    3. C0YS
      • 8 Years
      1 year, 8 months ago

      Looks pretty good, but not sure on Sancho. Maybe downgrade to Rashy and upgrade Raya/Tomi

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

      Looks great, I feel like Tomiyasu to N Williams and upgrading Sancho, Dalot or Raya maybe.

    5. Pariße
      • 9 Years
      1 year, 8 months ago

      Tomiyasu probably won’t start GW1.

      White-Saliba-Gabriel-Zinchenko

  9. Apollo Sanchez
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    1 year, 8 months ago

    Miguel Almiron with another two goals tonight, that's six and two assists so far this preseason. At 5.0m how far is he going under the radar?

    1. IN SANE IN DE BRUYNE
      • 7 Years
      1 year, 8 months ago

      good back up to Bailey if that wouldn't work

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

      No thankyou. He's never done anything before this to prove he's an asset.

    3. McGurn
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      1 year, 8 months ago

      Good call. I dont think i will, as his output is not great, but i have always rated him and he is great to watch. In a new look Newcastle, he could be the bargain of the year!

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

        this, nothing to lose really with a 5m punt

  10. C0YS
    • 8 Years
    1 year, 8 months ago

    Thoughts on this threemium team?

    Mendy (4.0)
    TAA Cancelo Dalot Neco (Patterson)
    Salah Son Diaz Bailey (Andreas)
    Haaland Undav (Archer)

    Spent a few days coming up with a threemium team I’m somewhat comfortable with, and I’m starting to realize it’s not a very popular approach due to there being a lot of value in a defense consisting of premium wingbacks.

    Any thoughts/feedback? Does that look like a decent team or do I need to reconsider?

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

      It doesn’t look comfortable.

      Neco and Bailey as starters make it so.

      1. jacob1989
        • 2 Years
        1 year, 8 months ago

        And undav. With maupay and welbrck, i doubt he is first choice.

    2. Hotdogs for Tea
      • 8 Years
      1 year, 8 months ago

      are even going to get 11 starters every week ?

  11. Pariße
    • 9 Years
    1 year, 8 months ago

    Hey wait a minute, 5 subs means more gametime for everybody.For fantasy this means there’s no need to have value in subs.

    1. IN SANE IN DE BRUYNE
      • 7 Years
      1 year, 8 months ago

      we know!

    2. jacob1989
      • 2 Years
      1 year, 8 months ago

      It means players in our team could get subbed more often or earlier than usual. Salah could be subbed each game at 80 mins if win is certain for eg. Or kane or kdb

    3. Hotdogs for Tea
      • 8 Years
      1 year, 8 months ago

      It means your budget 10th & 11th rotation risked cheapies in your team may get benched too

  12. IN SANE IN DE BRUYNE
    • 7 Years
    1 year, 8 months ago

    My team is so good that I can't post it.

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

      Yes u can

      1. IN SANE IN DE BRUYNE
        • 7 Years
        1 year, 8 months ago

        can't. would be the new template!

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

      Threemium?

      1. IN SANE IN DE BRUYNE
        • 7 Years
        1 year, 8 months ago

        yes

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

          Same 🙂

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

      Sure bud

  13. Klopp's Kids
    • 10 Years
    1 year, 8 months ago

    Draft of the day 🙂

    Pope
    Trent - Cancelo - James - Zinchenko
    Salah (C) - Son - Mahrez - Martinelli - Neto
    Jesus

    1. Sheffield Wednesday
      • 3 Years
      1 year, 8 months ago

      Good starting 11, if they all start.

  14. Kane5
    • 5 Years
    1 year, 8 months ago

    A) Kane and Mahrez
    B) Haaland and Kulusevski

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

      A

    2. IN SANE IN DE BRUYNE
      • 7 Years
      1 year, 8 months ago

      a

    3. Spoox777
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      1 year, 8 months ago

      Hahahaha!!
      I've struggled with this choice too but... I've gone with Kane & Mahrez. Not sure how nailed Mahrez is yet? but with Haaland looking like he'll be eased back in & Kulusevski a possible rotation risk after GW1, i think Kane & Mahrez is the best option.
      Will be easy enough to do Kane > Haaland if he keeps banging the goals in.

  15. ilikewud
    • 3 Years
    1 year, 8 months ago

    Finally got a United played in my team:

    Edersen
    TAA, Dias, Trippier, Gabriel
    Sancho, Salah, Martnelli, Dias
    Jesus, Kane

    The usual bench!

    1. Spoox777
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      1 year, 8 months ago

      I've got Dalot but may change to Ait-Nouri or Justin.

      Nice team though.

  16. Yordan Letchkov
    • 7 Years
    1 year, 8 months ago

    Any comments on this heavy defense team?

    Ederson
    TAA Robbo Cancelo James
    Salah Rashford Martinelli Bailey
    Haaland Jesus

    Gazzaniga Neco Andreas Greenwood

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

      I like it but I’m not a fan of Bailey. For me I would downgrade a 6.0 defender and upgrade that midfielder position.

    2. Spoox777
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      1 year, 8 months ago

      I wouldn't want to rely on Bailey.
      I would transfer Robbo > 4.5m then use that 2.0m to upgrade Bailey > Grealish/Zaha etc

      1. Spoox777
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        1 year, 8 months ago

        Sorry, i mean't 2.5m.

    3. Spoox777
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      1 year, 8 months ago

      You could also do...
      Robbo > Neco Williams
      Bailey > 8.0m MID

      1. Spoox777
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        1 year, 8 months ago

        Sorry, i see you have Neco already 🙂

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

    Thus the current template right?

    Mendy
    Trent | Cancelo | James | Perisic
    Salah | Diaz | Martinelli | Neto
    Haaland | Jesus

    Gazzaniga | Neco | Pereira | Greenwood

    If so how many have you got the same?
    For me, I have 4 from the XI and 2 from the bench so 6/15

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

      5 here

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

        Nice, good to be different but now wondering if we’re too different!

    2. Kane5
      • 5 Years
      1 year, 8 months ago

      6 from the starting XI

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

      Actually Bruno G is more popular atm than Martinelli

  18. Athletic Nasherbo
    • 7 Years
    1 year, 8 months ago

    I really like this team. GW 2 get city assets in for those spurs ones.

    Alisson
    Gabriel Dalot Ait-Nouri Botman
    Salah Son(C) Neto
    Kane Darwin Jesus

    Begovic Andreas Neco Ebiowei

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

      The world feels right when you manage a draft with both Salah & Son in doesn’t it

      1. Athletic Nasherbo
        • 7 Years
        1 year, 8 months ago

        I saw an earlier thread on loads of premiums and you know what I’m here to enjoy the game and try and win it not get good ranks each year as I have nothing to prove nor a desire to be a content creator. With as many premiums to begin with as possible I’m not hiding behind the sofa. Only Trent will annoy me, but with triple pool hopefully I can still enjoy the games!

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

      No trent.. Yuck. Darwin minutes risk why bother with that scene

    3. Jackie Moon
      • 5 Years
      1 year, 8 months ago

      Surely Darwin won’t outscore TAA? I’d swap that.

  19. yanky
    • 14 Years
    1 year, 8 months ago

    a) Ederson Mahrez Havertz
    b) Raya Martinelli Haaland

    1. Kane5
      • 5 Years
      1 year, 8 months ago

      B

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

    A or B please chaps?

    A) Grealish & Johnson/Mbuemo
    B) Bailey & Jesus

    No other City attack in draft

    1. Athletic Nasherbo
      • 7 Years
      1 year, 8 months ago

      B all day

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

        Thanks, so you think Jesus outscores the 6.0m strikers but a greater gap than Grealish out scoring Bailey?

        1. Athletic Nasherbo
          • 7 Years
          1 year, 8 months ago

          Jesus is one of the best assets in the game. Those first 4 are great. Has loads to prove, in a good team, and will get solid minutes all the time.

          With Grealish I don’t think he’s explosive. I think Bailey can more than match him first 4 (Aslong as you think he starts) whilst Jesus is far superior than the 6.0m.

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

          *by not but

  21. Klopp's Kids
    • 10 Years
    1 year, 8 months ago

    Jose Mourinho 'bus' special

    Ederson
    Trent - Robertson - Cancelo - James - Zinchenko
    Salah (C) - Son - Martinelli - Neto
    Jesus

    1. Jackie Moon
      • 5 Years
      1 year, 8 months ago

      Quite like this. I presume no real bench which has its risk, but you must know that.

      James down to Trippier could give you something elsewhere. I’m not convinced Chelsea will be start the season well and Trip could be gold.

    2. Our Tiny Windows
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      1 year, 8 months ago

      Love it

  22. have you seen cyan
    • 4 Years
    1 year, 8 months ago

    RMT please

    Sa
    TAA - Cancelo - Trippier - Gabriel
    Son - Maddison - Mahrez - Martinelli
    Kane - Jesus

    (fodder)

    1. Spoox777
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      1 year, 8 months ago

      No Liverpool attack is a big risk.
      I'd rather Mendy over Sa for Chelsea DEF coverage (forget poor pre-season form)

    2. Jackie Moon
      • 5 Years
      1 year, 8 months ago

      Like this for a no Salah team. Maddison to Diaz could be an option to get pool attack.

  23. lilmessipran
    • 11 Years
    1 year, 8 months ago

    Which one to start with-

    A Kane + KDB
    B Haaland + Son

    1. have you seen cyan
      • 4 Years
      1 year, 8 months ago

      a

    2. Spoox777
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      1 year, 8 months ago

      A.

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

      A for me too

    4. Jackie Moon
      • 5 Years
      1 year, 8 months ago

      B

  24. Simpix
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 7 Years
    1 year, 8 months ago

    Here's a conundrum:
    a) Kane + Andreas (16m)
    or
    b) L.Diaz + Wilson/Toney/Martial (15/15.5m)
    Will use the extra money to upgrade my Defence.

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

      if that's to play Andreas every week then B all day, if not then it depends on the rest of your team

  25. BlzE_94
    • 9 Years
    1 year, 8 months ago

    Appreciate any thoughts on this team

    Sanchez
    TAA Dias Dalot Saliba
    Salah Son Martinelli Neto
    Haaland Jesus

    Steele Neco Andreas Greenwood

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

      looks really good, a punty Saliba pick granted but he looks a beast now from what i've seen and should have a good chance of starting, if not then Neco is fine backup to have

    2. Jackie Moon
      • 5 Years
      1 year, 8 months ago

      Not bad for 3 premiums, but I personally prefer 2. Too reliant on all 3 premiums scoring every week.

  26. Jackie Moon
    • 5 Years
    1 year, 8 months ago

    Thoughts? Mahrez is my punt, I think he’ll hopefully get decent minutes in the early weeks due to Foden missing preseason and he’s way more explosive than Grealish.

    Meslier, 4.0
    TAA, Cancelo, Trippier, Cash, Neco
    Salah, Diaz, Mahrez, Neto, Andreas
    Kane, Jesus, 4.5

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

      not sure about your goalie, like the Mahrez punt if its only short term as his minutes are too unpredictable, the rest looks strong

      1. Jackie Moon
        • 5 Years
        1 year, 8 months ago

        Cheers. Yeh I agree on GK. Had 5.0 in there for ages, but needed the money for Mahrez and didn’t want to lose anyone else. None of the 4.5 GKs really appeal. Any suggestions to change to?

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

          best 4.5m goalie is the million dollar question, so idk but i do think Henderson could be ok as Forest will likely base their survival on being hard to beat, other than him the Palace keeper whoever that might be will probably be the best one

    2. I Must Break You
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      1 year, 8 months ago

      Looks solid. Good luck

  27. BlzE_94
    • 9 Years
    1 year, 8 months ago

    Would you choose Bailey or Neto if you had to pick one?

    1. pundit of punts
      • 11 Years
      1 year, 8 months ago

      Neto

    2. Jackie Moon
      • 5 Years
      1 year, 8 months ago

      Neto. Bailey is a wait and see for me as not convinced he will get enough minutes.

    3. David Parkinson
      • 1 Year
      1 year, 8 months ago

      Depends on what the half can achieve.

  28. pundit of punts
    • 11 Years
    1 year, 8 months ago

    A. Sa + Mahrez + Robertson + Cancelo

    Or

    B. Ederson + Haaland + Trippier + Walker

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

      A

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

    I think i've settled on this team

    Ederson
    TAA Trippier Jonny
    Salah(c) KdB Martinelli Bailey Neto
    Kane Jesus

    4.0 Neco Patterson 4.5

    I could do
    a) Kdb, Jonny, Neto > Grealish, Cancelo, Diaz
    b) Keep threemium

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

      interesting team, shrewd putting Ederson in there as City defensive coverage, also your 3 cheap mids are fairly attacking so no problems there, i really like it tbh

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

        Cheers, I like it too. Even defense is attacking, idea to attack first few GWs and WC if it doesn't work out

  30. ★Kuntheman★
    • 8 Years
    1 year, 8 months ago

    You’ve heard of twomium, you’ve heard of threemium.

    I raise you, fivemium:

    Sanchez (Caballero)
    TAA Jonny Saliba Williams (Patterson)
    Salah Son Bailey Almiron (Andreas)
    Kane Haaland (Taylor)

    Yes, TAA is a premium. Yes, I’m bored out of my mind. Yes, this won’t be my team. Yes, Williams, Andreas, and Patterson rotate incredibly well...

    1. David Parkinson
      • 1 Year
      1 year, 8 months ago

      Fourum.

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

      a team like this will win FPL, love it 🙂

    3. Jackie Moon
      • 5 Years
      1 year, 8 months ago

      Good luck picking the right captain! And do you think your 5 players can beat everyone else’s 11 each week?

      1. Bart Baryon
        • 3 Years
        1 year, 8 months ago

        Well, I think it is an interesting question to give some thought.

        Most teams have TAA, Salah and one of kane/son/haaland, as well as a 4.5 def and a cheap mid like Bailey. So this cancels out.

        So if you look short-term (6-8 GW) and take into account adjustments with FT in function of who the form players are in the budget defence (4.5) category, the dilemma becomes:
        Do two of haaland/kane/son out score Jesus/diaz enough to compensate the difference between Cancelo/James vs Saliba/Williams?

        Could be a close call, honestly.

        1. Jackie Moon
          • 5 Years
          1 year, 8 months ago

          Yeh well said. Puts a good perspective on it.

          Compared to my team would be:

          Jonny, Saliba, Williams vs Cancelo, Tripper, Cash

          Son, Bailey, Almiron vs Diaz, Mahrez, Neto

          Haaland vs Jesus

          I’ll back my defence and midfield to score more. So relies heavily on Haaland outdoing Jesus. I might also be underestimating Son outdoing Mahrez and Diaz.