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With only three days remaining until the 2015/16 Premier League campaign gets underway, we thought we’d take an in-depth look at the first match of the domestic season, which took place last Sunday. Arsenal’s 1-0 Community Shield victory over Chelsea finally broke Arsene Wenger’s winless streak over nemesis Jose Mourinho, thanks to Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain’s first-half wonder strike.

As Fantasy managers start to fine-tune their final 15-man squads for the campaign ahead, our next members article delves into the data from Wembley’s weekend showdown.

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  1. denial
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 16 Years
    10 years, 6 months ago

    Arsenal mids doing my nut in.

    Any news on Bertrand? Is he out for 3 weeks?

    1. Butthead
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      Probably

    2. denial
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      Sorry. Not deliberate.

    3. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      yes 2-3 weeks

      1. denial
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 16 Years
        10 years, 6 months ago

        Ta. I'm going to go with him. F-it.

    4. TheSteel
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      Take a deep breathe and relax

  2. Jazz!
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 6 months ago

    Have Ozil.

    Ramsey or Cazorla?
    I want to go for Ramsey but feel he may play deeper, I want attack!

    1. LAMB TEA
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      aguero

    2. Butthead
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      Then Caz

    3. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      caz plays deep

      ramsey probably on the wing where he isn't as good really

      1. Jazz!
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 6 months ago

        Who'd you reckon will score GW1?

        1. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
          • 15 Years
          10 years, 6 months ago

          no idea, any of the mids could do well

      2. Not My Real Name
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 6 months ago

        They were the other way around in the CS. I think he'll mix it up more this season and Ramsey was in the middle to give a bit more drive against a powerful Chelsea side.

    4. denial
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      Man, this is the question isn't it?

      Just have to have a pop at one of them

    5. svgcr
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      Rambo all day long

    6. The Nuttmxn
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      Have Ozil and Cazorla myself.

    7. moz_1983
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      Ramsey seemed to drift onto the middle a lot against Chelsea. Good thing as he's better there than on the right.

  3. Ohhhhh Gary Macca!
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 6 months ago

    Anyone got Redmond as 5th mid?

    1. The Nuttmxn
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      No as I'm a big fan of the 4.5m 5th mid.

  4. bitm2007
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 6 months ago

    I can't make tomorrows 9pm deadline for the Fantasy Football Scout's Dugout FC draft. Is anybody on here playing in any other Dugout FC league's ?. There are hundreds to choose from.

  5. semiconductor
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 6 months ago

    1. muniesa good defender to have in my team?

    2. cazorla or mane?

    3. azpi + saylor or mertz + francis?

    1. Moore FPL
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      Don't know
      Mane
      B

      1. semiconductor
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 6 months ago

        thank u so much. im currently on mane and a but looking to change to b

  6. Kanye West Ham
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 6 months ago

    When will the first scout podcast be out?

  7. Dr Funk
    • 13 Years
    10 years, 6 months ago

    Hi all,

    Three quick questions...

    1. Best 4.5m defender
    2. Best 4.5m midfielder
    3. Cazorla or Ozil

    Any thoughts appreciated.

    Cheers

    1. Ludo
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      Huth
      Surman
      Cazorla

    2. Jazz!
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      Huth
      Bentaleb
      Ozil

    3. svgcr
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      Huth
      Fletcher
      Mesut

  8. Piggs Boson
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 6 months ago

    Best Newcastle XI?

    .........................Krul
    Janmaat Williamson Mbemba Haidara
    ...............Sissoko Colback
    ...Wijnaldum....De Jong....Aarons
    .....................Mitrovic

    That was a stab in the dark...

    1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      Not even close, G B.

      1. Piggs Boson
        • 14 Years
        10 years, 6 months ago

        Balls. I excluded Dummett because of his injury btw 😉

        What do you think it is?

        1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 16 Years
          10 years, 6 months ago

          Aha.

          Nah. Only winding you up, me old chum. I think that is more or less it. If McClaren plays Saylor, someone should shoot him.

          1. Piggs Boson
            • 14 Years
            10 years, 6 months ago

            Ha 😛

            Yeah, Saylor is awful.

          2. The Nuttmxn
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 13 Years
            10 years, 6 months ago

            He's very passionate Saylor, just hasn't gained any footballing brain sadly.

            I wouldn't say shoot, we certainly could do worst finding a replacement.

    2. Greenbackbøøg…
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      Hopefully Saylor for Williamson, looks about right

    3. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      not great is it

    4. Ludo
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      Wijnaldum in the hole, de Jong on the bench. Not sure about the wide positions. Probably Coloccini over Williamson when fit.

    5. The Nuttmxn
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      Wouldn't the best still involve Captain Colocinni?

  9. JK - Cønt ⭐
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 6 months ago

    Romero

    Darmian, Smalling, Blind, Shaw

    Carrick, Schweinsteiger

    Mata, Depay, Young

    Rooney

    I think this is the team that starts v Spurs

    Poor Herrera, poor Schneiderlin

    1. Jafooli
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      Inside info?

      1. JK - Cønt ⭐
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        10 years, 6 months ago

        Just a gut feeling

        Most of the players that started v Barca and PSG will start v Spurs

        Schweinsteiger was injured v Barca so I can see Schneiderlin making way

        1. Piggs Boson
          • 14 Years
          10 years, 6 months ago

          Schneiderlin is nailed imo.

    2. Piggs Boson
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      I'm hoping it's a 433 with Herrera over Young...

      1. JK - Cønt ⭐
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        10 years, 6 months ago

        I think we all are, but I can't see it

    3. Ludo
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      Hmm. Probably should take Schneiderlin out of my Sky Team, didn't think there was much risk competing against Carrick/Schweinsteiger's legs...

      1. Jay Jay Okocha
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 6 months ago

        There's not.

      2. Piggs Boson
        • 14 Years
        10 years, 6 months ago

        Schneiderlin will start over Schweiny imo.

        1. Millar55
          • 10 Years
          10 years, 6 months ago

          i have headach, i think Schneiderlin will start but afraid he might get rotated and when Schweiny comes back fully fit he will be benched??? tb

    4. Pap Le Cissier
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      Sky seem to think Bastian will be on tye bench for the first few as lacking fitness.

      Apparently Carrick has lookedvery sharp

    5. Somalion
      • 16 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      Very similar to Sky's prediction except De Gea in theirs.

      I hope this isn't the team.

      1. Somalion
        • 16 Years
        10 years, 6 months ago

        Apologies, they have Schneider ahead of Schweinsteiger, which I agree with.

  10. Greenbackbøøg…
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 6 months ago

    No Norwich players interest me at all, is this normal?

    1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      No. 🙂

    2. Reedy
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      Their kit looks horrible on the teampage. You just have to get past that, IMO. 🙂

  11. It’s gonna Ben Mee
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 6 months ago

    Would you get J-Rod as your attacking Soton-player if he was certain to start?

    1. Fernando Torres
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      nope, Mane

    2. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 16 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      I'd be tempted.

    3. Greenbackbøøg…
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      Nah, he's in an awkward price range and I'd wait till he gets into form

    4. Jazz!
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      Yes, his price is beautiful

    5. TheSteel
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      Would still get Mane but over Tadic yes, Pelle maybe. So no I guess

    6. semiconductor
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      100% for me

  12. Fernando Torres
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 6 months ago

    A) Wilson/Deeney + Sinclair
    B) Ritchie + Graham

    Thoughts guys?????

    1. Exeter Gently
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      A with wilson

  13. Exeter Gently
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 6 months ago

    too many punts in this team? or am i good to go?

    panti (henessey)
    huth-kos-cedric (ward-prodl)
    ritchie-walcott-depay-haz (wanyama)
    kun-benteke-deeney

    1. Fernando Torres
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      First GW could fail massively... Kun, Walcott, Depay, Deeney...

  14. Jordan.
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 16 Years
    10 years, 6 months ago

    still tinkering,still stuck,am I getting close?

    ruddy

    huth / azpilicueta / targett

    mane / sinclair / fabregas / ozil

    benteke / aguero / pig(c)

    butland / fletcher / gomez / van aanholt

  15. TorresMagic™
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • Has Moderation Rights
    • 16 Years
    10 years, 6 months ago

    Spurs win 2-0

    1. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 16 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      Same scoreline as Saturday?

      1. Jazz!
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 6 months ago

        Nope

        1. TorresMagic™
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • Has Moderation Rights
          • 16 Years
          10 years, 6 months ago

          0-3?

      2. TheSteel
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        10 years, 6 months ago

        I don't think they'll score on Saturday

        1. TorresMagic™
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • Has Moderation Rights
          • 16 Years
          10 years, 6 months ago

          *gets MU defender

          1. TheSteel
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 13 Years
            10 years, 6 months ago

            🙂

        2. The Nuttmxn
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 13 Years
          10 years, 6 months ago

          *Rips up GW 1 team*

  16. Areid13
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 6 months ago

    Thoughts on this team? Thanks in advance.

    Ruddy (Butland)
    Azpi Kos Cedric (Huth Mings)
    Haz Ozil Depay Ritchie Mahrez
    Rooney Pelle (Sakho)

    Would normally place 343 but don't want sakho vs. Arsenal

  17. Clintymints
    • 16 Years
    10 years, 6 months ago

    A. Huth, Cedric, Saylor, Wally, Jerome

    B. Huth, Coates, Saylor, Wally, Deeney

    C. Huth, Cedric, Saylor, Ozil, Deeney

    Have it down to them now!

    Also, any love for Cabaye? could be decent if on dead balls and no.10 for Palace. Frees up .5 from the 7.0 slot

    1. Arfa chance
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      I'd go for the option with Huth and Saylor

  18. Ohhhhh Gary Macca!
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 6 months ago

    RMT please.

    Ruddy-Butldand
    Clyne-Azpi-Alder-Richards-Targett
    Haz-Fab-Hendo-Depay-Redmond(not sure on him)
    Rooney-Benteke-Deeney

  19. ttownstokie
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 6 months ago

    Thoughts on playing all out attack chip in GW 1?

    Sinclair-depay-ritchie.hazzard-walcott
    Rooney-benteke-lukaku

    1. Pasqualinho
      • 16 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      Good luck. I think there'll be just as many points losses as there is gains with this one, and I'm looking forward to seeing a few sob stories. I'd happily sell it for 1 pt.

    2. Arfa chance
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      Bad idea

  20. Pork Pie Sausage Roll
    • 15 Years
    10 years, 6 months ago

    Just tweeted Aguero asking when he thinks he'll be back. Hope he replies 🙂

    1. Jafooli
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      Good lad PPSR, be sure to let us know....

    2. Rhys85
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      Did you ask him in Spanish? His English is extremely poor considering he's played for City for a while now!

  21. Milky
    • 16 Years
    10 years, 6 months ago

    Spurs win 2-0 over AC Milan

    Chadli goal:
    https://vine.co/v/eHY3hv6W5bU

    Carrol goal:
    https://vine.co/v/eH3XE50gmIM

    Lloris was in goal in 2nd half.

    1. Art Vandelay
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      Nice hit from Chadders and encouraging assist from Tripps.

    2. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      I hate those links ... 🙁

  22. Judas
    • 13 Years
    10 years, 6 months ago

    Are people still planning to start with Walcott? Rather than playing safe with Cazorla

    1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      Not me.

    2. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      not now

      1. TheSteel
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        10 years, 6 months ago

        Maybe next year?

    3. The Nuttmxn
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      Nope, never was.

  23. Bubz
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 6 months ago

    Quick either/or

    A. Benteke, Sterling, Azpi

    B. Kane, Henderson, Ivanovic

    1. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      A looks better mate to me

      1. Bubz
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 6 months ago

        Thing is, B brings in two peno takers, reduces the risk of Benteke not starting/being subbed, and allows Ivan's attacking threat to grace my team

        1. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
          • 15 Years
          10 years, 6 months ago

          true, I think they are very close. Your arguments are very valid

    2. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      B!

      1. Bubz
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 6 months ago

        I'm definitely leaning that way. Hendo over Milner Doos?

        1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 16 Years
          10 years, 6 months ago

          I think so. But you will have to tally up all the dead ball strikes to be sure.

    3. Ludo
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      B

    4. Beavis
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      Tough that..

      1. Bubz
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 6 months ago

        I've been on A the entire time, but now leaning towards B. I think it's far more sensible.

    5. Sweetpea
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      A

  24. FPL Rat
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 6 months ago

    Any thoughts??

    Chech

    Terry-ivanovic-kocielny

    Poyet-wijaldum-walcott-milner

    Costa-benteke-deeney

    Schmichel -fonte-sinclair-jagielka

    1.5 ITB

  25. JPeg
    • 15 Years
    10 years, 6 months ago

    Huth or Morgan?

    1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      Latter.

  26. Rhys85
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 6 months ago

    RMT please guys:

    Ruddy
    Huth / Francis / Koscielny
    Sterling / Hazard / Milner / Ramsey
    Kane / Wilson / Rooney
    (Myhill / King / Cedric / Williams)

    I've been swopping between Sterling and Walcott, which would you guys prefer for the first 2/3 GWs before I downgrade and do Rooney -> Aguero?

    Cheers guys

    1. Areid13
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      good balance but i heard Ramsey might be playing a bit deeper so maybe him>ozil

      1. Rhys85
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 6 months ago

        Cheers, think I picked Ramsey cos I like the guy, but need to put loyalties like that aside.

  27. ElDaddy
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 6 months ago

    Why am I seeing too many Sterlings? Not worth the 9.5 imo. What d'ya think?

    1. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      yep but he is worth 9m

      1. ElDaddy
        • 10 Years
        10 years, 6 months ago

        Lol 9m 9.5 my point being he's not worth anything as far as preseason has showed us.

    2. Art Vandelay
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      I managed to cut a deal with FPL and got him for 9.0.

    3. Reedy
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      I wonder what you call a flock of Sterlings

    4. Judas
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      city coverage aint it

      1. ElDaddy
        • 10 Years
        10 years, 6 months ago

        With the absence of Aguero and Citys penetrable defence I dont think you'll need any up until Kuns back

  28. ol3andre
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 6 months ago

    RMT Please. I am a bit worried that I am to heavy in Saints players with 3. What do you think?

    Schmeichel

    Cedric - Bellerin - Azpi

    Hazard - Fabregas - Ozil - Carzola - Wanyama

    Rooney - Pelle

    Bench: Schwarzer, Steven Taylor, Baker, Sakho.

    Thanks alot!

  29. Huddersfield
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 6 months ago

    Who to drop for GW1---GW7

    Mané

    Sterling ( Before Aguero gets 70 % ownership )

    Kane

    1. ElDaddy
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      Sterling. Go for it.

  30. Lyonnais
    • 13 Years
    10 years, 6 months ago

    Scoutcast tonight ?

    1. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 16 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      RMT session I think.

      1. Lyonnais
        • 13 Years
        10 years, 6 months ago

        thanks !