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FPL team guides: Brentford – Best players, predicted line-up + more

Gameweek 1 of Fantasy Premier League (FPL) is drawing ever nearer and we’re profiling all 20 Premier League teams before the season starts.

After weighing up what Arsenal and Aston Villa players have to offer, we continue our team-by-team guides with Brentford.

You can check out our Nottingham Forest, Fulham and Bournemouth analysis in our Promoted series (articles that will be refreshed before the big kick-off).

Data in this article comes from our Premium Members Area, which you can access with a discounted subscription for as little as £2.49 a month today.

FPL pre-season lessons:

LAST SEASON: ATTACK

TotalRank v other Premier League clubs
Goals scored4811th
Shots44213th
Shots in the box3177th
Shots on target147=11th
Big chances679th
Expected goals (xG)52.3911th

The attacking statistics for Brentford very much rank in mid-table, which isn’t bad for a newly-promoted side making their Premier League debut.

However, their year splits into life with and without Christian Eriksen (£6.5m). His Gameweek 28 debut followed a terrible run of nine defeats from 11 matches, totalling just four points and six goals in those months.

Until Gameweek 27, the Bees were down in 17th place for total shots and 15th for goals scored.

Eriksen’s arrival sparked a late-season revival of seven wins and 21 goals but, now that the Dane has departed for Manchester United, we don’t know how good Brentford will be in their second campaign.

Headline-making victories came against Arsenal on the opening Friday, plus a 4-1 win away to Chelsea. Also impressive was doing the double over West Ham United.

LAST SEASON: DEFENCE

TotalRank v other Premier League clubs
Goals conceded5612th
Clean sheets9=10th
Shots conceded50310th
Shots in the box conceded3058th
Shots on target conceded17913th
Big chances conceded69=10th
Expected goals conceded (xGC)55.148th

Again, Brentford’s numbers line up slightly better than their 13th-placed finish.

Most of their season was played with a back-three system, which might explain why they ranked eighth-best for conceding shots inside the penalty area. They were seventh-best at allowing attempts from the left flank but 13th for those down the right.

Three of their nine clean sheets arrived within the first five outings, catching FPL managers off-guard. Of course, those who then bought a defensive asset had to wait until Gameweeks 13 and 25 for the next pair.

From Brentford defenders, only Chelsea scored more than their 13 – which includes the three of reclassified Sergi Canos (£5.0m). Add this to defensive assists and they are the best outside of last season’s top four (25).

Pontus Jansson (£4.5m) lead the way for matches started, with 37, while Rico Henry (£4.5m) and Ethan Pinnock (£4.5m) follow with 33 and 32.


OPENING FIXTURES

The opening run of Brentford fixtures is very generous, avoiding all of last season’s top four until Gameweek 12.

In fact, starting from Gameweek 3, they top our Season Ticker all the way up to Gameweek 16.

PREDICTED GAMEWEEK 1 LINE-UP

 

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1,708 Comments Post a Comment
  1. Emiliano Sala
    • 7 Years
    1 year, 9 months ago

    Thoughts?

    Ramsdale
    TAA Robbo Cancelo James
    KDB Diaz Martinelli Bailey
    Kane Jesus

    Kane to Haaland gw2

    1. R.C
      • 6 Years
      1 year, 9 months ago

      No Salah = WCGW2

      1. Botman and Robben
        • 7 Years
        1 year, 9 months ago

        Haha

    2. Albrightondknight
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      1 year, 9 months ago

      To be fair that look pretty good.
      If Martinelli holds a spot and progresses again this year he could be great value. Bailey is probably even riskier but I presume Neco and Pereira are the bench cover if required. I would normally suggest Ramsdale to a 4.5 and get a 5.5 mid. But pretty limited options at 5.5.
      GL

    3. Christina.
      • 14 Years
      1 year, 9 months ago

      😕

    4. Let's Talk About Cesc
      • 9 Years
      1 year, 9 months ago

      Like it but could keep Kane. Him and KDB rotate nicely as captains

    5. Hotdogs for Tea
      • 8 Years
      1 year, 9 months ago

      excellent … put Salah in there are the rest of the team suffers

      1. Jackie Moon
        • 5 Years
        1 year, 9 months ago

        I reckon Salah and Trippier for KDB and James is better, but could go either way. Diaz to Mahrez I guess because of 4 pool then.

  2. 3 A
    • 8 Years
    1 year, 9 months ago

    Guys, i have 1.0 Millions.
    Who to upgrade?

    Raya
    Trent, Cancelo, Dias (James earlier), Gabriel
    Salah, Diaz, Matinelli, Neto
    Kane, Jesus

    Gazza, Neco, Andreas, Archer.

    Tq

    1. Albrightondknight
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      1 year, 9 months ago

      Neto to Rashford for a punt?

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

        Hope Ronaldo play frendly game, so we can look how the first eleven perform before make a decision..

    2. svgcr
      • 11 Years
      1 year, 9 months ago

      Dias to Robertson and Diaz to Another 8.0

    3. mrelpea
      • 7 Years
      1 year, 9 months ago

      Keep the 1m in case Darwin starts firing to upgrade Jesus

  3. R.C
    • 6 Years
    1 year, 9 months ago

    Best mid upto 6m?

    1. Albrightondknight
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      1 year, 9 months ago

      I would have Harry Wilson in my team if it were not for those poor initial fixtures.but I plan to have him from GW8 if not before then.

  4. Thomas Magnum
    • 8 Years
    1 year, 9 months ago

    Hello, DZ. Good to be back! How’s everyone’s Summer/Winter break been?
    Seems it’s been a few years since we’ve had this many premiums to choose from. Takes me back to 2013/14 - 14/15 days almost!

    1. Albrightondknight
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      1 year, 9 months ago

      It’s fun been able to get some more picks you really want. Teams are still different enough that they did not get the pricing “wrong” - think it’s quite fun be able to pick a few more ones you really want without the overall balance suffering too much.

  5. R.C
    • 6 Years
    1 year, 9 months ago

    From the below set which players are you avoiding and why?

    James
    Haaland
    Perisic
    Diaz

    1. Christina.
      • 14 Years
      1 year, 9 months ago

      diaz

      1. R.C
        • 6 Years
        1 year, 9 months ago

        So you have the other three?

    2. Thomas Magnum
      • 8 Years
      1 year, 9 months ago

      At this stage, all initially
      James - worried he’ll play RCB and want to see some form from Chelsea
      Haaland - rather start with KDB at the moment, community shield may change that though
      Perisic - could be a great pick but may need patience as he’ll be rotated
      Diaz - Salah & Trent are all but Locks in my side, and I think for 3rd Liverpool spot Robertson or VVD offer better value for less

      1. Bushwhacker
        • 4 Years
        1 year, 9 months ago

        This. While Jota is out Diaz could be great. But I don’t do double mid.

  6. Tactical Frank
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    1 year, 9 months ago

    Here’s a choice I’m a struggling with:

    A - TAA + Sven Botman

    B - Robertson + Trippier

    Thoughts?

    1. Thomas Magnum
      • 8 Years
      1 year, 9 months ago

      I think unless Botman turns out to be a big set piece threat, B out scores A

  7. PartyTime
    • 2 Years
    1 year, 9 months ago

    Ronaldo wants out. Amazon should have done all or nothing for Utd lol

    1. R.C
      • 6 Years
      1 year, 9 months ago

      And who's going to take him?

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

        Nobody unless he want to play for Saudi or China team.

        1. PartyTime
          • 2 Years
          1 year, 9 months ago

          Transfer windows are always like this, clubs show no interest, it’s all a game then all of a sudden you get the news that a big club wants him lol

      2. PartyTime
        • 2 Years
        1 year, 9 months ago

        We would see but he would leave Utd

      3. Eze Really?
        • 9 Years
        1 year, 9 months ago

        Last year at Madrid: Upset everyone.
        Juventus: Upset everyone.
        ManU: Upset everyone.
        Definitely a theme!

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

          M.U from 2nd place to 6.
          Bruno from 12mil in FPL to 10.
          Rashford 9.5 to 6.5.

          He makes all teammate's performance drop.

          Juve from winning the league 7 times in a row, Ronaldo join and they come to fourth. Its a fact.

          1. PartyTime
            • 2 Years
            1 year, 9 months ago

            That’s harsh. Ronaldo isn’t the main problem at utd tbh. In games he didn’t play last season, tell me how Utd performed?

            1. @persecuted_by_mods
                1 year, 9 months ago

                They had their best performance Vs Leeds and also beat wolves, then Ronaldo joined ruined the dynamic made it so everybody lost confidence and the whole team was structured to make him score goals and admittedly if he didn't play, they didn't win. That said he missed some big games too with an "injury" but then seemed to recover for a Norwich 3 days later

                1. PartyTime
                  • 2 Years
                  1 year, 9 months ago

                  What of the game vs Spurs at OT? I think Ronaldo affected the team both ways, also he isn’t the main problem at Utd. We will see how they perform this season, hopefully he leaves so people can stop saying he is the main problem there

            2. Eze Really?
              • 9 Years
              1 year, 9 months ago

              Agreed. 20 plus goals last season and his team mates form drops off a cliff. Not a ManU fan so I secretly hope he stays. There are a few that worship him and are blinded from the real facts. I Love Goldbridge ranting and sufferings.

          2. PartyTime
            • 2 Years
            1 year, 9 months ago

            😆 even utd??! Aren’t they already upset enough tbh. It’s not as if he didn’t do his best for them this season

            1. Eze Really?
              • 9 Years
              1 year, 9 months ago

              Nobody thinks he is a bad player. It seems to me he forgot football is a team sport.

              1. PartyTime
                • 2 Years
                1 year, 9 months ago

                Yeah that’s true

    2. SpaceCadet
      • 10 Years
      1 year, 9 months ago

      Better option?

      a. trippier maddison/ mount
      b. james coutinho

      1. Eze Really?
        • 9 Years
        1 year, 9 months ago

        With Coutinho; clearly A.

      2. C0YS
        • 8 Years
        1 year, 9 months ago

        I’m on B

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

      Maybe its a lil bit early.. but if tomorrow is Gw1,

      If u have Salah vs fulham away
      And
      Kane vs Southampton at home,

      Who will be your captain?

      RMT prefer Salah but Kane's form is awesome. He even let Son take penalty in friendly games. (He should have more goals then).

      The goals he score and didnt score because ofsaid (from outside the box) is on another level.

      1. Indpush
        • 6 Years
        1 year, 9 months ago

        I'm on Kane C, Salah V

      2. DAZZ
        • 9 Years
        1 year, 9 months ago

        Im on Salah C for Fulham GW 1 and Palace GW 2. Kane for Wolves GW3.

      3. Eze Really?
        • 9 Years
        1 year, 9 months ago

        FOMO choice for me.
        Salah fail hurts a little. Kane fail hurts a lot.
        Then there is the other side of the coin. Methinks we won't solve this problem of choice until after GW1.
        If Haaland plays the community shield and scores; this will become interesting.

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

      When is the right time to use the bench boost chip?

      1. Eze Really?
        • 9 Years
        1 year, 9 months ago

        When you have a good bench (smile)

    5. wotwot
      • 9 Years
      1 year, 9 months ago

      A. Cancelo & sancho
      B. Dias & bowen/any8.0
      ????

    6. George Sillett
      • 8 Years
      1 year, 9 months ago

      Mahrez or Saka if I already own Jesus ?

      1. wotwot
        • 9 Years
        1 year, 9 months ago

        Im going mahrez

      2. PartyTime
        • 2 Years
        1 year, 9 months ago

        Saka if you have Kdb/Haaland already

        1. George Sillett
          • 8 Years
          1 year, 9 months ago

          No KDB or Haaland
          Kane & Salah

          1. PartyTime
            • 2 Years
            1 year, 9 months ago

            Saka is nailed except if you want to play Pep roulette lol

      3. DAZZ
        • 9 Years
        1 year, 9 months ago

        I’d definitely have Saka over Mahrez. Mahrez is far from nailed, we see this year in year out, atleast Saka is nailed. Would frustrate me to have Mahrez for GW1 and see him benched v Bournemouth home

    7. R.C
      • 6 Years
      1 year, 9 months ago

      People doubling up with TAA + Robbo with Adrian looking like he will start GW1?

      1. George Sillett
        • 8 Years
        1 year, 9 months ago

        Yep. It's a long term pick.

      2. DAZZ
        • 9 Years
        1 year, 9 months ago

        I dont think Adrian has entered into 99% of player base thoughts. Alisson will miss max 1 game, and even that would surprise me

    8. Botman and Robben
      • 7 Years
      1 year, 9 months ago

      Pretty set on this, but may make 1 or 2 last minute changes...see you soon close to deadline.

      Sanchez
      TAA Cancelo Dias(or James) Trippier
      Salah Diaz Rashford Martinelli
      Haaland Jesus

      Steele N.Williams Andreas Greenwood

      1. DAZZ
        • 9 Years
        1 year, 9 months ago

        Very similar to mine below. Those last 2/3 positions come down to gut instinct. We can seperate our teams on:

        Dias v James
        Trippier v Gabriel
        Martinelli v Neto
        Haaland v Kane

        1. Botman and Robben
          • 7 Years
          1 year, 9 months ago

          Yes, those 4 differences are the ones I spend 95% of my FPL time on. We will get it right I hope.

    9. C0YS
      • 8 Years
      1 year, 9 months ago

      Would you rather have Kane or Haaland in a team lacking any other offensive players from either team?

      1. DAZZ
        • 9 Years
        1 year, 9 months ago

        Personally i’m on Kane for GW1. Definitely not ruling out the switch in GW2, but let’s not pretend that Kane can’t score against anyone. Chelsea aren’t exactly rock solid defensively, and it would not suprise me if we found ourselves in a position where many sell Kane for Haaland in GW2 and Kane bags against Chelsea

        1. Eze Really?
          • 9 Years
          1 year, 9 months ago

          This^ Hopefully the herd follow Haaland and Kane followers benefit. I must say, a defining decision very early doors.

          1. C0YS
            • 8 Years
            1 year, 9 months ago

            Thanks amigos. I’m on Kane as well, was getting a little worried seeing all the Haaland picks

    10. DAZZ
      • 9 Years
      1 year, 9 months ago

      Sanchez
      Dias Cancelo TAA Gabriel
      Salah Diaz Neto Rashford
      Kane Jesus
      Steele Williams Peireira Plange

      Pretty set on 11/15 here. Dias/Rashford/Neto/Gabriel.

      0.5ITB. Not keen on triple Arsenal but big fan of Gabriels naildness and threat from set pieces. Dias v James. Bit of a wait and see on Chelsea for me. 0.5 ITB neto v martinelli.

      Any thoughts?

      1. teddy.
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        1 year, 9 months ago

        Yeah, not bad. I don't get the Rashford hype. Some kind of groupthink psychosis?

        1. Eze Really?
          • 9 Years
          1 year, 9 months ago

          No harm in a ManU pick early on considering form preseason. From the little I have seen Sancho and Dalot have been on their games; Rashford has picked up some pieces.

      2. R.C
        • 6 Years
        1 year, 9 months ago

        Are you also set on Sanchez? No other better option?

        1. DAZZ
          • 9 Years
          1 year, 9 months ago

          For the first 8, probably. I mean i have 0.5ITB. Have messed about with moving Gabriel down to 4.5 and Sanchez > Ramsdale. But imll be happy if Sanchez gets 3 cleanies in first 8

    11. PartyTime
      • 2 Years
      1 year, 9 months ago

      Think Lingard would be my fun pick just for the lols, OMG JLingz & all

    12. Arn De Gothia
      • 13 Years
      1 year, 9 months ago

      Class Is permanent? Why no Eriksen love? Will he only be a power sub?

      1. R.C
        • 6 Years
        1 year, 9 months ago

        Not sure if he starts GW1

        1. Arn De Gothia
          • 13 Years
          1 year, 9 months ago

          Ok, thanks. He’s interesting

      2. teddy.
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        1 year, 9 months ago

        Man U have a penchant for stifling and killing class?

        1. Arn De Gothia
          • 13 Years
          1 year, 9 months ago

          True

    13. R.C
      • 6 Years
      1 year, 9 months ago

      Can't seem to nail down my last 2 spots.

      Best two mids for 13.5m?

      1. teddy.
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        1 year, 9 months ago

        I'd say an 8.0 and a 5.5 partly because I think it gives the most options:

        Saka/Mount/Diaz/Foden/Mahrez/Maddison
        +
        Neto/Wissa/Gordon

        1. R.C
          • 6 Years
          1 year, 9 months ago

          I just don't like the 5.5 bracket although what you say does make sense

          What about Grealish + Rash/Eriksen/Odegaard?

          1. teddy.
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 14 Years
            1 year, 9 months ago

            I hope Grealish has a good season but the City attack is always a bit of a rotation and points-sharing minefield. And I actually prefer the options at 5.5 to any of those. Lanzini too who is being overlooked but may well be on penalties.

      2. Jordan.
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        1 year, 9 months ago

        bowen and bailey ,jackpot if they do well

    14. Eze Really?
      • 9 Years
      1 year, 9 months ago

      12 mil premium; 8 points per game with a 12 mil backup 8 points per game. with captaincy 24 points per game using 24 mil. Is there not an easier way to make points? Maybe 1 premium will pay in the long run.

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

        Ederson, Cancelo, Dias, TAA, Robbo & VVD.
        39.5 mil.
        If City and Pool both keep a cleanie I’d say you get around 45 points without captaincy

        1. 15men1cup
          • 5 Years
          1 year, 9 months ago

          If

        2. Eze Really?
          • 9 Years
          1 year, 9 months ago

          Time for the crystal ball I think.

    15. 15men1cup
      • 5 Years
      1 year, 9 months ago

      Quick question:

      A) Kane, Martinelli, Neto
      B) Martial, 8.0 Mid, 8.0 Mid

      1. teddy.
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        1 year, 9 months ago

        A because why on earth are people getting Martial/Rashford/Sancho?

        1. 15men1cup
          • 5 Years
          1 year, 9 months ago

          cos if CR7 is not coming back the 7.5, 7.0, and 6.5 will be a steel for PPM

          1. teddy.
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 14 Years
            1 year, 9 months ago

            IF.

            3, 4 and 4 goals last season...

    16. Albrightondknight
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      1 year, 9 months ago

      Tierney or Gabriel and why?

      1. teddy.
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        1 year, 9 months ago

        Gabriel because Tierney's injured

      2. Jonesfromthere
        • 11 Years
        1 year, 9 months ago

        Gabriel more secure of starts

      3. Albrightondknight
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        1 year, 9 months ago

        Thanks changing the draft below to Gabriel.

      1. DAZZ
        • 9 Years
        1 year, 9 months ago

        All i’m seeing is a lot of effort and getting into great positions. The goals will come when he finds his feet within the team.

        1. R.C
          • 6 Years
          1 year, 9 months ago

          Yeah agreed, just lacking confidence which he will eventually get

    17. Jonesfromthere
      • 11 Years
      1 year, 9 months ago

      Raya

      TAA Cancelo Trippier Saliba

      KDB Mount Lingard

      Kane Darwin Jesus

      Any good?

      1. teddy.
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        1 year, 9 months ago

        S'alright. Saliba is a bit of a doubt I think. I think White is nailed. Darwin's quite a gamble.

      2. Winston.
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        1 year, 9 months ago

        Don’t like Darwin pick

    18. R.C
      • 6 Years
      1 year, 9 months ago

      Ramsdale or Pope?

      1. Winston.
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        1 year, 9 months ago

        Ramsdale

    19. Albrightondknight
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      1 year, 9 months ago

      2 premium draft and it doesn’t have Salah Kane or Haaland. Son and KDB at least have the potential to get close to Salah and that mil does make a difference. Then again if you say I am bonkers I may have to agree with you. Anyway opinions please.

      Sanchez

      TAa Robertson Cancelo Digne Tierney

      KDB Son Diaz Rashford

      Jesus

      4.0 Pereira 4.5 4.5

      1. teddy.
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        1 year, 9 months ago

        Pretty good. Personally I'd downgrade the defence and upgrade the bench, but it seems most wouldn't. Big fan of both KDB and especially Son.

    20. Winston.
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      1 year, 9 months ago

      Gabriel or Zinchenko ?

      1. teddy.
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        1 year, 9 months ago

        Gabriel to start with

    21. g40steve
      • 6 Years
      1 year, 9 months ago

      72 hours & still on this, rumoured Alisson close to fitness.

      Alisson
      Trent, James, Cancelo, Trippier,
      Salah, Mahrez, Martinelli, Neto,
      Kane, Jesus

      4, Neco, Andreas, Taylor

      1. teddy.
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        1 year, 9 months ago

        The template says Greenwood or Plange as 3rd striker

        1. theplayer
          • 10 Years
          1 year, 9 months ago

          Exactly why you shouldn't pick him as a highly owned player not starting will result in a drop in price

          1. theplayer
            • 10 Years
            1 year, 9 months ago

            Greenwood that is

      2. Rash
        • 6 Years
        1 year, 9 months ago

        You think mahrez more nailed now sterling and jesus departed?

      3. Moxon
        • 9 Years
        1 year, 9 months ago

        Alisson --> Ederson
        Mahrez --> Diaz

    22. Rash
      • 6 Years
      1 year, 9 months ago

      Who'd you rather for the 1st 6 gameweeks?

      A. Martineli
      B. Neto

      Loser will be swapped for sancho.

      1. teddy.
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        1 year, 9 months ago

        Both rather than Sancho

    23. Scots Gooner
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      1 year, 9 months ago

      Thoughts?

      Lloris
      TAA / Robertson / Cancelo / James / Dias
      Salah / Mahrez / Maddison / Martinelli
      Jesus

      Fodder bench

      1. teddy.
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        1 year, 9 months ago

        Pretty sound. Shame you can't squeeze VVD in too.

      2. Gandalf
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        1 year, 9 months ago

        Problem comes if e.g. Haaland becomes essential and pretty much forced to wc