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FPL Gameweek 1 Scout Picks: Arsenal + Man Utd triple-ups

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The first Fantasy Premier League (FPL) deadline of 2026/27 is nearing – so it’s time to nail down our Scout Picks for Gameweek 1.

While we still have some press conferences to come (and some unexpected news could alter these selections), the managers of eight of our XI have already faced the media on Thursday.

This is a Free Hit in all but name, with the focus solely on the upcoming Gameweek. Selections made in the Scout Squad are a big factor when it comes to deciding who made the final cut.

As ever, we are limited by certain restrictions:

  • An £83.0m budget for our starting XI
  • An overall squad limit of £100.0m
  • No more than three players per team

GAMEWEEK 1 SCOUT PICKS

GOALKEEPER

Best £4.0m + £4.5m goalkeepers for FPL 2026/27

Bart Verbruggen (£4.5m) is our chosen goalkeeper after he was selected by two of our Scout Squad pundits.

Brighton and Hove Albion meet an Aston Villa side deprived of some key players (especially attackers), thanks to injury and plenty of exits in a summer of upheaval for the club.

Albion played in Europe on Thursday night, which is far from ideal.

However, they were the third-best team in 2025/26 for goals conceded (46), and the fifth-best for expected goals conceded (xGC, 49.13).

It’s also worth mentioning that Brighton kept clean sheets in their two most recent pre-season friendlies against Roma and Bologna, as well as Thursday’s draw with Tromso.

DEFENDERS

FPL Gameweek 10 Scout Picks: Calafiori part of Arsenal triple-up

 

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  1. affront
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    2 hours, 3 mins ago

    Verbruggen Kinsky
    Neco Ajer Hume Shaw Diop
    Bruno Mbuemo Tzolis Wirtz Gomez
    Pedro Haaland Brobbery

    BB WK1, 0.5 ITB

    I realise I'm the only person to have no Arsenal DFs but I'll take that risk in the first couple of GWs then bring in Konsa. I have 0.5 ITB, what's best:

    A) Gomez to Gross
    B) Shaw / Ajer to Jacquet
    C) Keep it

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    1. IN SANE IN DE BRUYNE
      • 9 Years
      1 hour, 52 mins ago

      A

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    2. Johnjo
      • 8 Years
      1 hour, 50 mins ago

      You said it yourself no Arsenal defenders. Why not upgrade Neco to a 5.5 Ars?

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      1. Mr Turnip 1
        • 1 Year
        1 hour, 45 mins ago

        This

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      2. affront
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        1 hour, 41 mins ago

        If any of them were nailed on starters for the next few weeks I would but I think doubts over all 3? Would rather a set and forget who I think will do well (like Neco) for now and bring Konsa in for one of the 4.5s once he's ready

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      3. mr_jones
        • 7 Years
        1 hour, 41 mins ago

        or Ajer, whos not nailed, if van den Berg is back

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    3. Gentlemen In Kilts
      1 hour, 44 mins ago

      A - Gomez subbed off tonight slight knock

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  2. IN SANE IN DE BRUYNE
    • 9 Years
    2 hours, 2 mins ago

    A) Lammens, Vuskovic, Ajer, Rogers
    B) Kinsky, O'Reilly, Davis, Szoboszlai

    BB GW1

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    1. affront
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      1 hour, 57 mins ago

      I prefer A

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    2. Lukakuna
      • 9 Years
      1 hour, 55 mins ago

      B

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    3. Mr Turnip 1
      • 1 Year
      1 hour, 44 mins ago

      A

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    4. Beto Hall Tzol
      • 9 Years
      1 hour, 27 mins ago

      A) or, Verbruggen, Ballard, Muharemović (and Rogers)

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      1. IN SANE IN DE BRUYNE
        • 9 Years
        1 hour, 24 mins ago

        Already have Verb and Ballard in, but thanks!

        Thanks all.

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  3. Jimmers
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 16 Years
    2 hours ago

    Arsenal and ManUre triple up = BORING

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    1. Pompel
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      1 hour, 52 mins ago

      The scout picks is wuite useless, given its essentially a FH each week. Tells you nothing about longer term planning

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      1. Beto Hall Tzol
        • 9 Years
        1 hour, 25 mins ago

        Agreed. Player shortlist per position more useful. And for bit of spice - how about the pundits to co-manage a team, provide update each week - be in same shoes as the audience. See how they get on.

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        1. Pompel
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 12 Years
          1 hour, 5 mins ago

          Yeah, that’s a good idea

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    2. FPL Blow-In
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      1 hour, 51 mins ago

      = Logic

      COV - hul

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  4. Lukakuna
    • 9 Years
    1 hour, 56 mins ago

    Pretty template BB1, but do you have any suggestions or overlookings? O'Nien okay on a BB?

    Kinsky Bart
    Calafiori Williams Shaw O'Shea O'Nien
    Bruno Mbuemo Szobo Tzolis Gross
    Haaland Pedro DCL

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    1. IN SANE IN DE BRUYNE
      • 9 Years
      1 hour, 54 mins ago

      Think I read that both Mukiele and Alderete are good to go for GW1?
      Probably too risky

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      1. Lukakuna
        • 9 Years
        1 hour, 39 mins ago

        thanks will stay clear then

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        1. ShadowChaser
          • 2 Years
          1 hour, 30 mins ago

          6e9tno

          Challenge league code for anyone interested

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    2. Beto Hall Tzol
      • 9 Years
      1 hour, 23 mins ago

      Williams/Shaw -> Aina / Maguire, still have glasner WB plus more DC / attack upside

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  5. tiger
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    1 hour, 55 mins ago

    Gomez subbed on 68 minutes.
    Gross still on

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  6. Tmel
    • 15 Years
    1 hour, 54 mins ago

    Gomez subbed because he was rubbish or with a start at the weekend in mind, do we think?

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    1. DeSelby
      • 4 Years
      1 hour, 24 mins ago

      No friggin' idea. That's why I think I'm finding an alternative plan to Brighton outfield players.

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      1. Gentlemen In Kilts
        1 hour ago

        Brightons front line 3 were subbed off

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    2. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
      • 16 Years
      1 hour, 21 mins ago

      it's not great

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    3. lilmessipran
      • 14 Years
      1 hour, 18 mins ago

      Should start again and get 60-70 odd imo

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    4. Gentlemen In Kilts
      1 hour, 9 mins ago

      Gomez was spotted limping as he was subbed off,

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      1. Jacquet of all trades, mast…
        • 6 Years
        1 min ago

        The south americans always do that at least here in our league

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  7. DeSelby
    • 4 Years
    1 hour, 54 mins ago

    On BB. Which would you say is better?

    A. Semenyo, O'Nien
    B. Foden, Gvardiol

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    1. Mr Turnip 1
      • 1 Year
      1 hour, 43 mins ago

      A, though I’d go Diop and Davies before O’Nien, who may not even start GW1 now

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      1. DeSelby
        • 4 Years
        1 hour, 36 mins ago

        Yeah, already have Davis, thus my dilemma. Only option if not O'Nien seems to be double 4.0 Ipswich defence.

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        1. Beto Hall Tzol
          • 9 Years
          1 hour, 17 mins ago

          Might as well - will never play both IPS unless BB. Can’t recommend Foden with total absence of anything for long time.

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  8. Jack Burton
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    1 hour, 53 mins ago

    Hi all first one of the season Brobbery or DCL on DCL at the moment

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    1. DeSelby
      • 4 Years
      1 hour, 16 mins ago

      DCL for me, Clive.

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      1. Jack Burton
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        1 hour, 12 mins ago

        Cheers mate - may all your arrows be green

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    2. mr_jones
      • 7 Years
      1 hour, 11 mins ago

      fixtures brobbey. but DCL is on penalties. close call.

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      1. Jack Burton
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        1 hour, 8 mins ago

        Cheers Mr Jones prob stick good luck

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        1. mr_jones
          • 7 Years
          1 hour, 3 mins ago

          to you too

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  9. Iceball
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    1 hour, 53 mins ago

    Best 4.0 defender on BB? O Shea?

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    1. mr_jones
      • 7 Years
      55 mins ago

      Davis

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    2. G-Whizz
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 9 Years
      5 mins ago

      Greaves...

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  10. shirtless
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    1 hour, 50 mins ago

    Too early to.go Konsa if he signs tomorrow?

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    1. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
      • 16 Years
      1 hour, 49 mins ago

      that's what I want to know, will he start gw 2

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      1. Mr Turnip 1
        • 1 Year
        1 hour, 42 mins ago

        It’s very possible he starts GW2

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        1. FPL_trail_runner
          • 6 Years
          1 hour, 40 mins ago

          Next to zero chance. No pre season so far, litterally 0 mins and then away to Villa. Will train probably alone coming days. Wont start at least till week 3.

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          1. shirtless
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 15 Years
            1 hour, 26 mins ago

            Yeah think I'll stay Calafiori and change on a possible GW4 wildcard.

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  11. Totalfootball
    • 9 Years
    1 hour, 49 mins ago

    Captain J.pedro over Fernandes ?

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    1. Mr Turnip 1
      • 1 Year
      1 hour, 42 mins ago

      No lol

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    2. yousunkmybattleship
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 17 Years
      1 hour, 23 mins ago

      Eh?

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  12. lilmessipran
    • 14 Years
    1 hour, 48 mins ago

    Old man Gross going to play 90 by the looks of it. His legs might fall off on the weekend at this rate.

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    1. thegaffer82
      • 15 Years
      1 hour, 9 mins ago

      Worrying I think. I may try to squeeze an extra 0.5 to fit in Hinshelwood

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      1. Gentlemen In Kilts
        1 hour, 4 mins ago

        He was on the bench for 80 mins keep going

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    2. Pep Roulette
      • 8 Years
      1 hour, 9 mins ago

      Is he playing as the most advanced midfielder?

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      1. Gentlemen In Kilts
        1 hour, 2 mins ago

        I think there will be lots of rotation with Brighton players

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    3. Steavn8k
      • 3 Years
      1 hour, 4 mins ago

      Worrying yeah. Think I might go Sangare instead now.

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  13. Bottleandahalf
    • 5 Years
    1 hour, 48 mins ago

    What ya think folks?

    Verbrug (Dubravka)
    Shaw Porro Califoria (Van Ewijk Diop)
    Szobo Rogers Mbuemo Semenyo (Yarmolik)
    Joao Pedro Isak Haaland

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  14. statenisland
    • 11 Years
    1 hour, 47 mins ago

    I’m looking to BB in GW1 with Kinsky and then a Sunderland three of Le Fee, Ballard and Hume.

    I’ve never bench boosted in GW1 before. Do you think it’s a risk with mostly Sunderland - I think they’ve got good fixtures for the first two gameweeks and I’m looking to WC in GW3.

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    1. Mr Turnip 1
      • 1 Year
      1 hour, 41 mins ago

      I don’t hate triple Sunderland on WC3. Just beware that they may flirt with relegation this season if they so overpowering by as much as they did last year

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    2. andy78
      • 3 Years
      1 hour, 23 mins ago

      BB with Kinski and the Sunderland trio look much better in GW2

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      1. statenisland
        • 11 Years
        1 hour, 10 mins ago

        But surely Ipswich is an easier fixture for Sunderland than Fulham? And Kinsky is v Brentford in GW1 and Newcastle in GW2 - so much of a muchness. Would prefer to BB GW1 to try and get a lead on those in my mini leagues

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  15. mr_jones
    • 7 Years
    1 hour, 46 mins ago

    i made my team based on pre-season, and its looks like the Scout-Team. Looks like i need to make some changes tomorrow...

    Kinsky
    Calafiori / Shaw / Hume
    Bruno / Mbeumo / Szobo / Tzolis
    Joao Pedro / Haaland / DCL

    Leno / De Cuyper / Davis / Sangaré

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    1. Mr Turnip 1
      • 1 Year
      1 hour, 40 mins ago

      Looks fine. I worry about Shaw, think Utd have to sign a LB who will probably start ahead of him. Consider Ajer at Brentford

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      1. mr_jones
        • 7 Years
        1 hour, 36 mins ago

        yeah im also not sure about Shaw, but for the first games looks good. Ajer i'm not sure, if he's nailed, van den Berg seems fine again. Maybe Udogie or Hato could be options

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    2. affront
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      1 hour, 35 mins ago

      I've got a similar side, including Shaw who is the most likely player I'm going to change (probably an upgrade to Vuskovic/Jacquet as long term options as seems inevitable I'll want Shaw out after a couple of weeks)

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  16. Emiliano Sala
    • 10 Years
    1 hour, 45 mins ago

    O’nien or Davis for gw1 only?

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    1. lilmessipran
      • 14 Years
      1 hour, 43 mins ago

      Nien

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    2. Mr Turnip 1
      • 1 Year
      1 hour, 38 mins ago

      Davis for me. Promoted teams often alright at home on the opening day. They’ll be right up for it. Don’t think Sunderland are all that either, and don’t know how long O’Nien will play, there’s maybe a small risk he doesn’t even get GW1

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      1. Mr Turnip 1
        • 1 Year
        1 hour, 38 mins ago

        Prefer Diop for what it’s worth though

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        1. Bolivian Seaman
          • 15 Years
          1 hour, 36 mins ago

          I had diop for a long time, but i don't think he gets defcon in this game. His defcon is normally around 7, and sunderland don't really hit long balls

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          1. Beto Hall Tzol
            • 9 Years
            1 hour, 10 mins ago

            Diop will be busier as IPS though… although that might involve picking ball out of the net more too….

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      2. mr_jones
        • 7 Years
        1 hour, 35 mins ago

        Davis for me too. looked fire in pre-season. and was also decent in Ipswich last PL-Season

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  17. tiger
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    1 hour, 44 mins ago

    Konsa, probably won't start in GW1 I guess?
    Will he be first choice once he is ready?

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    1. lilmessipran
      • 14 Years
      1 hour, 43 mins ago

      Nein

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    2. Feanor
      • 17 Years
      1 hour, 42 mins ago

      I feel like Konsa arriving makes Gabriel more vital. Only Arsenal defender who is nailed.

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      1. Mr Turnip 1
        • 1 Year
        1 hour, 37 mins ago

        Honestly, I agree…

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    3. Mr Turnip 1
      • 1 Year
      1 hour, 37 mins ago

      Arsenal fan here

      Probably not GW1

      Could very easily become first choice until Saliba is back. Not completely guaranteed but quite likely I feel

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      1. tiger
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        1 hour, 35 mins ago

        Thank you

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  18. JayKay1
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 7 Years
    1 hour, 43 mins ago

    Konsa at £4.5m seems like a no brainer now....

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    1. lilmessipran
      • 14 Years
      1 hour, 6 mins ago

      Nein

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    2. FPL_trail_runner
      • 6 Years
      1 hour, 5 mins ago

      Week 3 at earliest.

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  19. FPL_trail_runner
    • 6 Years
    1 hour, 42 mins ago

    Pretty sure im set and wont be checking any deadline streams for leaks for a change tomorrow

    BB1 , FH3, WC5 - this really works on high side chasing. Bench guys only needed in week 1 with cheap high upside. Will use 2FT to get a liverpool midfielder and defender in week 4 for Mbuemo/Foden and an Arsenal defender.

    Anyone else going short term aggressive with BB1, FH3, WC5? Of all the options FH3 +WC5 i think is the highest upside

    Lammens
    O Reilly Palestra White Calafiori
    Foden Rogers Bruno Mbeumo
    Isak Pedro
    Verbruggen Tzolis De Cuper Barry

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    1. FPL Blow-In
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      1 hour, 39 mins ago

      Best of luck

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    2. FPL Blow-In
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      1 hour, 38 mins ago

      I’m going with a similar strategy of BB2, FH3 and potential WC4/5

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      1. FPL_trail_runner
        • 6 Years
        1 hour, 37 mins ago

        Nice, why BB2? you on coventry?

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        1. FPL Blow-In
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 13 Years
          1 hour, 34 mins ago

          I prefer the Coventry fixture home to Hull over a lot of the gw1 BB defenders being picked, yes.

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    3. Mr Turnip 1
      • 1 Year
      1 hour, 33 mins ago

      I quite like this. Nice team. I fear slightly for Foden’s output, and wonder if this is a little too much on the bench. If you get one more 4.5/5.0 defender for one of your more expensive guys, and take Foden to a 6/6.5, you could get Gabriel and have an actually nailed Arsenal defender. I’d do that if I were you…

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      1. FPL_trail_runner
        • 6 Years
        53 mins ago

        ya i dont like Foden, but worth a risk in the 10 at that price. Plus i feel i cant remove any defenders due to the upside for the short term.

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        1. Beto Hall Tzol
          • 9 Years
          37 mins ago

          Foden rationale seems to be he’s cheap. Not value - given he’s not returned materially for a long time. Maybe it was Pep, or other stuff - and he’ll be back firing. Any signs of form we’re missing? .

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          1. FPL_trail_runner
            • 6 Years
            just now

            More related to his position as one of the attacking 8's super attacking and in the box with O reilly while in possession while Doku and Semenyo are high and wide. Its a gamble and as I am Haaland less would like 2 City players to not be fully behind the Sofa.

            He is a punt for 2 weeks, then FH and address if necessary in week 4 (Wirtz, Szob, Sarr etc) before WC in 5/6

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  20. In Carrick we trust
    • 9 Years
    1 hour, 41 mins ago

    Evening people 🙂
    Not long now, so IV went back and fourth between haaland and Fernandes and IV went Fernandes, haaland looked leggy in the community shield in my opinion, and I feel like Fernandes will Wana prove a point, he hasn't had a great pre season, I'm also playing my bench boost, how would you rate this ??

    Sanchez
    White, van dijk, Maguire
    Fernandes, mbeumo, semenyo, tzolis
    Isak, Pedro, DCL,

    Bench, verbruggan, ajer , Ballard, schade

    Also have 0.5 itb

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    1. Mr Turnip 1
      • 1 Year
      1 hour, 32 mins ago

      I like this team a lot

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      1. In Carrick we trust
        • 9 Years
        1 hour, 23 mins ago

        Well thank you, so do I, my plan is playing bench boost early covers me if haaland hauls against Bournemouth, which tbh I doubt he will, he does look leggy, and not entirely comfortable and this system, also if he does happen to turn it on and look great il play wildcard game week 3

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  21. Pep Roulette
    • 8 Years
    1 hour, 40 mins ago

    Why not Hume or DeCuyper in the scout picks? Both defenders playing as wingers against easier opponents.

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    1. FPL_trail_runner
      • 6 Years
      1 hour, 37 mins ago

      Ipswich will not be so easy, bulked up alot defensively and midfield and playing at home. 1- 1 or even a 1-0 win. I like Decupyer though.

      People seem to forget despite that despite teh excellent season for Sunderland last year they lost away to Burnely, struggle against defensive deep teams, and Ipswich have capacity to do the same.

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      1. FPL Blow-In
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        1 hour, 33 mins ago

        This is fair. I’m not too optimistic on the CS but he has done well pre season and playing OOP could still get attacking returns. However, The Mukiele and Alderete news is positive

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    2. Mr Turnip 1
      • 1 Year
      1 hour, 32 mins ago

      Hume played RB in the final friendly

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      1. FPL Blow-In
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        1 hour, 28 mins ago

        That was due to injuries to the defence who are now fit

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        1. FPL Blow-In
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 13 Years
          1 hour, 27 mins ago

          Adingra is still out. Likely to play RW

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    3. affront
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      1 hour, 31 mins ago

      DeCupyer didn't start tonight, how likely is he to at the weekend?

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      1. Teddy10
        • 7 Years
        1 hour, 27 mins ago

        Very likely

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  22. peddymax
    • 2 Years
    1 hour, 40 mins ago

    current BB GW1 lineup.

    Thoughts?

    Verb/Kinsky
    Cala/Shaw/Hume/Thomas/Diop
    Bruno/Mbuemo/Szobo/Tzolis/Schade
    Haaland/Pedro/Brobbey

    Defense might be too weak? Could swap Szobo/Schade to Ndiaye/Gross to upgrade D.

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    1. affront
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      1 hour, 30 mins ago

      I wouldn't have 2 4m defenders alongside both Hume and Shaw feels thin

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      1. peddymax
        • 2 Years
        1 hour, 19 mins ago

        thanks- I decided to upgrade D a little bit.

        Updated team, think ill leave it here for now and come back tomorrow for any last second changes.

        Verb/Kinsky
        Cala/White/Maguire/Hume/Diop
        Bruno/Mbuemo/Tzolis/Schade/Gross
        Haaland/Pedro/Brobbey

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  23. lilmessipran
    • 14 Years
    1 hour, 39 mins ago

    Tromso misses a sitter

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  24. Make FPL Casual Again
    • 7 Years
    1 hour, 39 mins ago

    Surely Wirtz at 10 a far better option than Slobo ??

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    1. H Dog
      • 16 Years
      1 hour, 32 mins ago

      Not far better and depends where the 0.5 can be spent

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      1. Meta12345
        • 2 Years
        1 hour, 25 mins ago

        where does szobo fits in once mcallister is back? they are looking for a right winger, brighton just rejected 50million for minteh

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        1. FPL Blow-In
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 13 Years
          1 hour, 18 mins ago

          Can’t rely solely on Rio for RW so yeah I can imagine he will play some games RW

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    2. Mr Turnip 1
      • 1 Year
      1 hour, 31 mins ago

      I think so too

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  25. Drop Dead Tsimikas
    • 14 Years
    1 hour, 37 mins ago

    Think I've got one last dilemma to sort out:

    1. Gabriel + Shaw (have Maguire) + Palmer (have JP)
    or
    2. Calafiori + Ajer + Bruno

    I've been trying to go bold without Bruno or Haaland, but I just can't convince myself Fulham is a better fixture than Hull.

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    1. MrMartini2026
      1 hour, 33 mins ago

      2 - I think. Shaw offers little and may be a price drop waiting to happen at some point and palmer been unreliable for ages. Ajer is pretty nailed right now and fine for defcons. I've got cala, rodon and Bruno so had similar dilemma.

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      1. Drop Dead Tsimikas
        • 14 Years
        1 hour, 31 mins ago

        Yeah, I think I'm set then.

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      2. Johnjo
        • 8 Years
        1 hour, 7 mins ago

        Shaw to Konsa after GW3? Or will Konsa have risen too much by then?

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    2. FPL Blow-In
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      1 hour, 31 mins ago

      Prefer 2. I’m not gone on double Utd defence in 1 or Palmer yet. Obviously Gabriel is a big draw but so is Bruno

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      1. Drop Dead Tsimikas
        • 14 Years
        1 hour, 21 mins ago

        Yeah, I think 2 is more balanced overall for my team (on the next page).

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  26. One Man
    • 10 Years
    1 hour, 36 mins ago

    De Cuyper not starting tonight. Better to go with Hume?

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    1. H Dog
      • 16 Years
      1 hour, 34 mins ago

      Might strengthen case to start at the weekend, but think Hume’s better for first two weeks anyway

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    2. mr_jones
      • 7 Years
      1 hour, 32 mins ago

      could easily also be rested. its conference league..

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    3. FPL Blow-In
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      • 13 Years
      1 hour, 30 mins ago

      Osman was good too, he’s fast

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  27. MrMartini2026
    1 hour, 36 mins ago

    Anyone suggest a better 3 defs for 15.0 for first 5wks than Gvardiol, rodon, maguire? Feel like not 100% happy but struggling to find a better combo and set with the rest of the team so dont want to take any out to pay more really (already have calafiori and O'Shea btw)

    Thanks

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    1. H Dog
      • 16 Years
      1 hour, 35 mins ago

      Maguire, Ballard, Muharemovic?

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      1. Drop Dead Tsimikas
        • 14 Years
        1 hour, 35 mins ago

        Save 0.5 and go Hume instead of Ballard.

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  28. H Dog
    • 16 Years
    1 hour, 36 mins ago

    A) Verbruggen and Maguire
    B) Lammens and Ajer

    BB GW2

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    1. sirmorbach
      • 10 Years
      36 mins ago

      Sorry to be that guy, but C: Verbruggen and Ajer and use those .5 somewhere.

      But between those, A for me

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      1. H Dog
        • 16 Years
        30 mins ago

        Hume to Ballard?

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        1. Drop Dead Tsimikas
          • 14 Years
          10 mins ago

          Dear lord, why?

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    2. MrMartini2026
      31 mins ago

      2- just, you'd assume maguire and lammens get similar unless maguire gets a return but I'd back ajer to outscore verbruggen but only as think he's more likely to get defcons than verbruggen gets a clean sheet.

      Maybe see what next few gameweeks after look like to see which pair are more useful than just BB2 in isolation.

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    3. Beto Hall Tzol
      • 9 Years
      3 mins ago

      A. Don’t need to spend 5.0 on MU GK when 3 other decent 4.5 GK picks and a 5.0 MU def with DC and attacking threat (Maguire)

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  29. Feanor
    • 17 Years
    1 hour, 36 mins ago

    Do we expect Jesus to get 80+ minutes?

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    1. PartyTime
      • 5 Years
      1 hour, 25 mins ago

      70

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  30. sirmorbach
    • 10 Years
    1 hour, 35 mins ago

    Meunier/Mukiele threaten Hume minutes? Or he starts, either at RB or more advanced?

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    1. H Dog
      • 16 Years
      1 hour, 34 mins ago

      Mukiele yes at RB, think he starts at RW

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