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19 August 2026 402 comments
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As we count down to the Fantasy Premier League (FPL) Gameweek 1 deadline, we’re welcoming back our team of guest contributors for 2026/27.

This time, we get a team reveal from FPL Milanista, who has five top 25k finishes in the last seven seasons. Three of those were in the top 3k.

You can read his recent article on the importance of FPL ownership here.


MILANISTA’S GAMEWEEK 1 TEAM REVEAL


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  1. nandastone
    • 15 Years
    1 month, 16 days ago

    Raya, Dubravka
    Calafiori, Ajer, De Cuyper, Shaw, Ballard
    B. Fernandes, Mbuemo, Moore, Tzolis, Sangare
    Joao Pedro, Calvert-Lewin, Haaland

    WDYT?

    1. C. SAMBA
      • 13 Years
      1 month, 16 days ago

      Moore might only play week 1.

      1. nandastone
        • 15 Years
        1 month, 16 days ago

        True, and 5m replacements are light. Hmmm ...

  2. C. SAMBA
    • 13 Years
    1 month, 16 days ago

    Rate my BB WK2 team

    Lammens
    Gvardiol Mykolenko Maguire
    Semenyo Mbeumo Odegaard Tzolis
    Haaland Joao Pedro Isak

    Bench (Petrovic, Yirenkyi, Muharemovic, Van Ewick)

    Thanks!

    1. bigbudgie
      • 12 Years
      1 month, 16 days ago

      I like it but after Gw2 very weak bench unless you are wild carding then

  3. AC/DC AFC
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    1 month, 16 days ago

    Pickford
    Calafiori Aina Gvardiol B.Fernandes Mbeumo Ndiaye Semenyo
    Mateta João Pedro Thiago

    Subs: Steele Sarr Konsa Mukiele

    £2m to play with itb, where should I use it?

    Is the Aina pick the weakest?

    1. bigbudgie
      • 12 Years
      1 month, 16 days ago

      I can never own Mateta again after he vanished from form last season. If he was nailed on for 90 I might be tempted but is he? Mateta > Isak?

      1. AC/DC AFC
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        1 month, 16 days ago

        It's not a bad call

        Will look properly over the next 2 days or so

        Thanks

    2. Red dog amongst sheep
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      1 month, 16 days ago

      I think Forest defence will be good this season and Aina gives attacking potential so looks good there and with Konsa to Gunners news today he’s got to be a starter shout. As mentioned, Mateta looks weakest to me and Isak ought to be a strong thought. IMHO of course

  4. bigbudgie
    • 12 Years
    1 month, 16 days ago

    Morning legends
    It's go time
    Think its wait and see on City midfielders RE minutes and form

    Kinsky (Palmer)
    Cala De Cuyper Shaw Rodon O Shea
    Fruno Wirtz Mbuemo Tzolis Sangare
    Haaland JP DCL

    Template? Tzolis bothers me a bit because of the Arteta tendancy to make 2/3 subs very early on in those positions - any reason he escapes this
    in defence the 4.5 price point looks value along with De kuyper/Rodon there's Aina/Hume...not sure, decisions decisions!

    1. The FPL Units
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      1 month, 16 days ago

      Tzolis is the shiny new toy, not convinced on minutes, might get him later if he fires.

      1. G-Whizz
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 9 Years
        1 month, 16 days ago

        Who do you think his threat to minutes is from?

        1. Johnjo
          • 9 Years
          1 month, 16 days ago

          Eze?

          1. WVA
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 10 Years
            1 month, 16 days ago

            Na

          2. G-Whizz
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • Has Moderation Rights
            • 9 Years
            1 month, 16 days ago

            Correct me if I'm wrong, but I'm not sure Eze has played out there for Arsenal. I think he's more used centrally by Arteta...

    2. Johnjo
      • 9 Years
      1 month, 16 days ago

      Nice team. Can you afford to upgrade Palmer to a playing 4.5 keeper? Wirtz to Szob would give you an extra 0.5. Depends on your feelings of Wirtz vs Szob though?

      Regarding 4.5 defenders I like Hume as he seems to be playing as a forward. Similar to De Cuyper. Gotta love an OOP defender!

  5. Evil Joe
    • 5 Years
    1 month, 16 days ago

    best option here?
    A) Gvardiol & Rogers
    B) O'Reilly & Tzolis

    1. bigbudgie
      • 12 Years
      1 month, 16 days ago

      B) Can't deny the latter's form at the moment - just not sure I would spend the 6.5 on O Reilly just now

  6. The FPL Units
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 16 Years
    1 month, 16 days ago

    Latest draft, no early WC

    Lammens (4.0)
    Gab VvD Muharemovic Maguire (4.0)
    Bruno Ndiaye Anderson Gross (5.0)
    Haaland JP (4.5)

  7. DJ14
    1 month, 16 days ago

    BB1 (Probably WC6)
    Kinsky Verbruggen
    Calafiori Muharemovic Diop Vuskovic Shaw
    Bruno Szoboszlai Mbeumo Groß Sangare
    Haaland JP DCL

    Locked on GKs and forwards like many. Like the midfield. In defense I want Calafiori, Muharemovic and a 4m ipswich defender but then not sure whether to go Maguire and 4.5 or Shaw and 5 (such as Vuskovic?)
    Any advice would be great, thanks!

    1. The FPL Units
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      1 month, 16 days ago

      Maguire has great opening fixtures, Vuskovic is a medium to long term pick. I have gone Vuskovic, hoping he is one of the new affordable defcon beasts.

      1. DJ14
        1 month, 16 days ago

        Would you go Maguire and someone like Ajer or Hume OR shaw and a 5m. I like maguire and I think he's a good pick but not sure whether to get into the man u defence via Shaw and get a better other pick?

    2. Red dog amongst sheep
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      1 month, 16 days ago

      I’ve got e Mag and Vus, think Shaw will be replaced by a signing before end of the window

  8. Antanatar
    • 4 Years
    1 month, 16 days ago

    BB1
    Raya Palmer
    Calafiori Maguire Nico Hume Greaves
    Semenyo Szobos Mbeumo Tzolis E.Le.Fe
    Haaland Pedro DCL

    Good to go?

    1. The FPL Units
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      1 month, 16 days ago

      G2G

    2. Blue Swan 26
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      1 month, 14 days ago

      I have Hume too, but he doesn't appear in the Sunderland predicted line-up. I'm on BB, so I can't afford any non-starters. Should I go with Ajer or Robertson instead?

  9. New article...
  10. Superkev44
    • 3 Years
    1 month, 16 days ago

    Hi All,

    My current squad is:
    Kinsky, Dubravka,
    Calafiori, Van Hecke, Muharemovic, Cash, Thomas,
    Wirtz, Semenyo, Mbeumo, Gibbs White, Tzolis,
    Haaland, J Pedro, DCL.

    Nothing ITB.

    My playing style is spread money across whole squad, with plenty of defensive options to play the fixtures. Best 8 attackers I can get and again play the fixtures, even though it causes a benching headache most weeks. Feel good attackers can score against anyone. No chip strategy early doors.

    Appreciate any comments / suggestions.

    1. Blue Swan 26
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      1 month, 13 days ago

      Looks good to me - except I'd always start with .5 ITB for any price rises of players you'll need to bring in.

  11. Red dog amongst sheep
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    1 month, 16 days ago

    Hi, who do you guys think is the best midfielder up to £8m, I’ve already got Mbueno? Half thinking Gakpo or Rogers but now rumours of Spurs after Cody G I’m thinking again, also do you think Tzolis is a solid starter?
    Thanks

  12. Fernandito
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 7 Years
    1 month, 15 days ago

    Lammens Dubravka
    Calafiori Ajer Ballard Thomas XXX
    Bruno Mbeumo Tzolis Gomez XXX
    Haaland J Pedro Brobbey

    A White & Ndiaye
    B Aina & Szobo

  13. Danny Shaw
    1 month, 15 days ago

    Lammens, Kinksy
    Van Hecke, Shaw, Williams, Mosquera, Konsa.
    Mbuemo, Le Fee, Semenyo, Tzollis, Anderson.
    Haaland, Tiago, Brobbey.

    This is only for the fIrst 3 GW as I plan to use BB GW1. I know Konsa won't play but I'll take the hit, and work him in.

    Any suggestions?