Also seems like Free Hit chip is history?

Looks very overpriced in comparison to other attacking options.

You have always loved defenders I remember you posting about going 5 at the back years ago =)

Chelsea have just bought another ton of defenders - the potential rotation is too much to bear.
I've got 4x4.5m defenders but I've opted to swerve those at Chelsea unless one turns out to be nailed.

I think Saliba is as nailed as it gets, White fairly close to it as well.

I just think with their fixtures and how expensive there are, there’s potential to zig while everyone else is zagging and reap the benefits of a rough start for their defense

Saliba imo. I think Tomiyasu/Timber at LB would be ahead of Zinchenko.

But on the other hand, if someone you captained gets even a goal, you’ve missed out on around 20-22 pts. Given how expensive Haaland is, you’d hope that the rest of your team (which is likely way better than the rest of the Haaland owner’s team) makes up that difference

I think I will start with Haaland, especially if his ownership is a lot lower than usual.

Haven't considered him for a second. Most expensive FPL player in history but not close to the highest points scoring. Don't get it.

You could easily gain those points elsewhere though.

Haaland is going to score 25+ goals. It's what you do with the £ elsewhere.

Midfield 4 with Haaland:
Palmer, Odegaard, Kudus, Garnacho

Without Haaland (from same teams):
Palmer, Saka, Bowen, Bruno F.

I'm going with Haaland as I like these midfielders, especially Kudus. But that's the major decision I'm seeing

You can choose non English players are you aware ?

Rice for Gordon a no-brainer.

He’s my City midfield/attacker or choice. The fact he is the same price as Foden is bonkers. Why would anyone own Foden?

He's in my team as a Foden holder atm if Foden gets a rest in the beginning

Missed half of last season and is 33. Obviously he will still rack up assists, but most likely his prime is behind him now?

Slim pickings, haven't seen any yet... 🙁

Winks maybe among the safest if you just want 2 points every week. Ahamada to step up for Palace with Olise gone?

Currently have Winks

4.5 Lavia is fit again, apparently, he should be a shoe in as a Chelsea no.6 mid in their 11

What about Ibrahim Sangaré of NFO?
He played the most minutes of all 4.5 MID players last season, and he’s currently in my team.

Salah - Saka
Havertz - Toney
Porro - Dunk
Then it's all English 11

1 for me by quite a distance

I've got 4: Guehi, Konsa, Van der Ven, Mee.

Palace and Everton

Newcastle and Villa

Konsa and Burn

1) 4.5 GKs are best value
2) Gvardiol if in that attacking role is a great pick even if not nailed
3) Salah cheaper than Haaland and has better fixtures
4) To start, Palmer

I would maybe swap Salah to Haaland and vice versa in point 3

sure, but 4.5 gk will get 3.2-3.6ppg and be better value. if you like Arsenal defence makes sense for Raya though
maybe but Pep had him playing such an attacking role last year, not sure Ake or the like would be comfortable to do that. makes his minutes more secure
yea
palmer. saka might start the season slow with time played in Euros and struggling with fitness for large parts of last season

Arsenal's opening fixtures are not that CS-friendly.
Why isn't Salah worth it?
Palmer and Saka could get a GW or 2 off. I'm not starting with either.

Probably removes just as much strategy in picking differentials as it removes herd mentality - form means there will still be a template of some variety.

Trent looks a very good pick. Liverpool haven't been coached defensively in 2 seasons so it'll be interesting to see if Arne could tighten them up a bit.

If you want to spend, yeh. They cost you 5.0 and up. The 4.5s don't have much goal threat, or assists.

All cancelled out by the lost bps for conceding. Premium defenders only worth it for clean sheets imo, so that means for me it’s only City and Arsenal in the top price bracket that are actually worth it.

thanks all

Yes, it does

Implementing the Wenger approach on transfers?

Let the torture begin. 🙂

Less returns.

he's at a nice price point, might be mistaken but thought Rice had taken over most set-piece duties towards the end of the season? with Saka getting in swinging corners for left footer

I’ll go Saka, and downgrade accordingly, if necessary.

I am more like to captain Saka than Ode, too. Prefer the extra option with Salah under a new gaffer to start.

Not bad.

I like that. i like it a lot.

Who is CHO?

Wimbledon.

Lovely

Good job me thinks

*?

Kepa is back now too, but may be sold. Petrovic was preferred over Sanchez under Poch

Looks good, I like how different the RMTs are atm...

Jota is only 7m so could be swapped in for Gordon or Eze

Good call.

Hudson odoi, Adingra and Kamada all better at that price

Not sure if Willian is still around, otherwise he might be on pens which would make him a great option as 5th mid in a 352 imo.

4.5m better enablers. 5.5m should start.

Yep lovely team that

Nice to see your not banned after yesterday posts being deleted.
Ps not a bad first draft good luck

Oh you fit both the big boys in.
Good job.
Looks a bit unbalanced but fab to see it's possible to fit both the Viking ing and the Egyptian in the same team

Dang I missed all the commotion yesterday.

I count 4 LIV players

Very uninteresting 10/10