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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. AndyZ
    • 13 Years
    10 years, 6 months ago

    Who should I start GW1? Chadli or Sinclair?

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

      Chadli

      1. rjcv177
        • 10 Years
        10 years, 6 months ago

        Sinclair (weak oposition, preseason form, set pieces, and probably in the hole)

        1. FPL Daniel
          • 16 Years
          10 years, 6 months ago

          Music to my ears

    2. Davido989
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      Chadli

    3. Gregor
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 16 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      Sinclair, both too good for the bench though.

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

      Chadli

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

      sinclair

    6. Rödallegabomb ᴿᴮ
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      Chadli

    7. Je suis le chat
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      Sinclair or whoevers playing Villa, sell Chadli and keep the money in the bank for Aguero.

  2. SomewhatPleasing
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 6 months ago

    Can I bounce a quick Q off you people please.

    I have both Leicester keepers providing an 8.5 combo. Also have Huth who I wish to keep.

    That leaves me with the problem of no Mahrez option if he turns into gold under the new regime as I look to downgrade a premium mid to afford Aguero for gameweek 4.

    I'd prefer to not plan for an early wildcard to negate this issue as I seem to get myself in enough of a mess with injuries/suspensions/bad performers & would like the security of the wildcard in place.

    Is this nit picking or should I be looking to swap Schwarzer out for an alternative (Hennessey perhaps?) to keep the Mahrez option open but risking requiring some fiddling if Schmeichel gets injured/banned. Thats even if the old man Schwarzer hangs onto the 2nd spot with Hamer back in the frame.

    Any thought to provide some clarity very much appreciated. Thanks in advance.

    1. Je suis le chat
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      I'd go Hennessy. You need the flexibility. I'm considering playing Mahrez.

    2. cravencottage
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      yes- I have same issue. To get Kun I will have to downgrade a mid to Mahrez. I have chosen to get Hennessy( he is also at risk from McCarthy).

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

      I'd look to get Butland/Ruddy in all honesty to rotate with Schmeichel.

      1. SomewhatPleasing
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 6 months ago

        Haven't got the 0.5 to fund a rotation.

        Thanks for the heads up re McCarthy.

    4. QPR expects... glory!
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      Pick a different GK combo. Norwich's. You'd regret not being able to add Mahrez.

      1. SomewhatPleasing
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 6 months ago

        Yes i think so, its been nagging at me all day

  3. Jonny Sutt
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 6 months ago

    Stek Henessy
    Mert Azpili Darmain Bacuna Targett
    Hazard Wally Mane Richie Sinclair
    Rooney Benteke Sakho

    Best captain?

    1. SomewhatPleasing
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      Roo or Haz for me - take your pick on what you have seen in the warm ups

      1. Jonny Sutt
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 6 months ago

        Not Wally? Heard West Ham are playing some reserve full back and he will play on his shoulder

        1. SomewhatPleasing
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 12 Years
          10 years, 6 months ago

          Just taken Wally out, just feels too risky for me at the moment. Have swapped for Ozil, changed C from Wally to Roo and banked 0.5

  4. rjcv177
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 6 months ago

    With no other big transfers incoming. i'm with this:

    Panti (schwarzer)
    Ivan, Darmian, Huth (Jenk, Cedric)
    Cesc, Walcot, Mane, Mirallas, Mahrez
    Roo, Tekker (Sakho)

    Any big problem to solve? beside Haz (dont want him)

    Thkx in advance

    1. Jonny Sutt
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      Id avoid Mirallas personally

      1. rjcv177
        • 10 Years
        10 years, 6 months ago

        he is my newst addition and have a punt on him! Break loose, drible, shoot, repeat - doesn't pass, doesn't def - always fresh for attack 😉

        1. Jonny Sutt
          • 11 Years
          10 years, 6 months ago

          Aren't evertons fixtures pretty terrible?

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

          His fixtures: WATFORD- southampton- MAN CITY - spurs - CHELSEA - swansea - west brom- LIVERPOOL- MAN UTD - arsenal

          godd luck

          1. rjcv177
            • 10 Years
            10 years, 6 months ago

            after he scored a brace, he will probably leave on injury and i will HAVE to take him out 😉 (probably for milner or chadli) But for GW1 there is a lot of potential in him

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

    Bayern Munich vs Real Madrid in 13 minutes.

    1. 7shadesofsmoke
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      nice 🙂

      Reckon it'll be a rest fest?

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

        Sounds like Bayern have the stronger side. Not sure who is playing.

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

    Target looking nailed for the opening couple of fixtures?

    1. Bricktop_1
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      yup

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

      Based on Koeman's comments today, i reckon so. He's a tempting option therefore, for people wildcarding early, like me

      1. Bricktop_1
        • 10 Years
        10 years, 6 months ago

        this ^

      2. SomewhatPleasing
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 6 months ago

        Yes, if planning a wildcard, a starting 4 is nice

      3. Heytch
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 15 Years
        10 years, 6 months ago

        Agree

        Hoping Cedric doesn't rise from 5.0 while ever he is playing at cheaper

        Swap to Cedric at wildcard round 5

    3. 7shadesofsmoke
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      lovely, thanks all.

      Planning that Aguero W/C so he could be a great short term option

  7. Royal5
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 6 months ago

    NEW RULES

    http://m.bbc.com/sport/football/33783861

    1. Royal5
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      Hopefully putting a stop to diving.

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

      OK - Thanks. So it's feigning injury to get a player sent off that carries the 3 match ban. Can't complain about that one - very good idea.

  8. Carcaju
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 6 months ago

    My front 8 are

    Walcott / Hazard / Sterling / Depay / Wanyama

    Rooney / Berahino / Pellé or Benteke

    Should I abdicate from one midfilder to get a better forward than Berahino? If yes, which one should I get rid off?

    From the 4.5M, who's the most likely Sunderland defender to play?

    1. European Bob
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      What does abdicate mean?

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

        if your are the king. it means jacking your job in.

  9. S.Kuqi
    • 13 Years
    10 years, 6 months ago

    Has there been article about Lens?

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

      Yeah, found it on google.

      1. S.Kuqi
        • 13 Years
        10 years, 6 months ago

        Cheers!

    2. Beatle
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      Yeah a moving target one a while ago

  10. Davido989
    • 15 Years
    10 years, 6 months ago

    Today's the first day I've considered Kane. I should just log off my team.. 🙄

    1. Isco Disco
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      Today's the first day Kane's not in my team.

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

      He's a very good option Berbinho.

      1. Davido989
        • 15 Years
        10 years, 6 months ago

        Yep. Just think Benteke is good value, with Chadli. Saves 1m. Hm. How's your team shaping Tony?

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

          Yup, I think I'll do Kane + Milner -> Benteke + Chadli

        2. rjcv177
          • 10 Years
          10 years, 6 months ago

          the diff between Kan+Milner/hendo and Tekker+Chadli is ALL the set pieces they will take. for 1Mil i think it's worth it (actually on Tekker+Miralas because Kane and Spurs look rusty)

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

            Now Mirallas could be a differential, although he's barely mentioned on here. 75% to play though

    3. Bricktop_1
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      I genuinely considered Jerome earlier, time to log off

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

      You can't have them all. However, you do have a WC, which has to be played in the first half of the season, and lets you jump on any form players you've missed in the first few weeks! Just go with your gut.

      1. Davido989
        • 15 Years
        10 years, 6 months ago

        Yep I agree. Best to keep it simple and balanced from the off.

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

        Are the WC seperated between the 2 halves of the season? I thought there was a january one and the other u could play whenever

  11. Isco Disco
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 6 months ago

    Accidentally posted this on the previous post
    Got 9.5M to spend on 2 defenders but I really don't know which players to choose so I'd be grateful if someone could offer some advice.

    1. S.Kuqi
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      Jenks / Mings

  12. InSaneMan-e
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 6 months ago

    Opinions please. Would be much appreciated!

    Cech (scwarz)

    Darmian, Mertesackers, (Ward, Cedric), Azpi
    Depay Hazard Wijnaldum walcott ritchie
    Rooney, Wilson, (Deeny)

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

    Ronald Koeman ‏@RonaldKoeman 2m2 minutes ago
    An extra injury to report ahead of the game tomorrow.................................................................................I've injured my Achilles' tendon! Hopefully I won't be out of action for too long!

  14. Robareid
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 6 months ago

    Just did my first Dugout FC Benchwarmers draft. Do we think these guys will start GW1?

    Mitrovic
    Wijnaldum
    Mane
    Herrera

    1. Bricktop_1
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      No
      Maybe
      Yes
      No

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

        Of those, are any worth dropping completely because they're just unlikely to be in the first team? I was kind of picking randomly towards the end.

        1. Bricktop_1
          • 10 Years
          10 years, 6 months ago

          would only say Ander, I like him but he doesnt seem to hold down a spot, especially with Bastian and Morgan about now

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

      Herrera probably won't. Not sure about Mitrovic. The other two will.

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

      No
      Yes
      Yes
      No

  15. Vpan
    • 15 Years
    10 years, 6 months ago

    a) Walcott + Mane

    b) Cazorla + Depay

    c) Caz + Mane + 0.5

    I have Rooney and no Arsenal cover

    1. matty_b_OAFC
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      A...as I have both.

  16. The Train Driver
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 6 months ago

    "I'll know by the end of the week," Rodgers said. "Considering he has only been back in training for just over a week, I thought he looked really good. He looked fairly sharp and he was a real presence for us at the top of the field. I was really impressed by him. You saw him today, his hold-up play, his movement and his goal was top-level technique."

    So what makes many on here think that Benteke will start?

    1. Davido989
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      He'll start. Don't worry

      1. The Train Driver
        • 10 Years
        10 years, 6 months ago

        Give me a reason not to worry please 🙂

        1. Davido989
          • 15 Years
          10 years, 6 months ago

          Br can't afford to drop points and play catch up

    2. S.Kuqi
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      If it looks like he won't start against Stoke I might get Lukaku instead as a one week punt instead and get Tekkers next week.

      1. RoysCallerAnne
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 15 Years
        10 years, 6 months ago

        That's what I'm doing regardless.

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

          I'll pray for you RCA

    3. La Roja
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      He will start. Don't worry.

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

      That, excactly.

    5. QPR expects... glory!
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      £32m reasons 😉

  17. Kragbaek
    • 13 Years
    10 years, 6 months ago

    Need help in a danish FPL game.

    Hope you can give me your opinion!

    a) Cedric
    b) Shaw

    and:

    c) Monreal/Lukaku (already have Ox)
    d) Francis/Pelle (already have Ritchie)

  18. Bricktop_1
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 6 months ago

    Bottomed

    Cedric > Targett

    Coates > PVA

    Caz > Walcott

    Worth the hassle of having a 4.0 defender for a few weeks?

    Benteke > Kane is another option

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

    Iheanacho?

    1. RoysCallerAnne
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      Bless you.

  20. Every Dog Has Its Day
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 6 months ago

    I don't want to be that guy but commentator during Milan vs Spurs has said that Harry Kane is not playing due to a bid from Manchester United.

    https://twitter.com/CheGiaevara/status/628986432149934080/video/1

    Could he be that surprise striker?

    1. Davido989
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      Lol 'surprise striker'. Van gaal plays the puppets well

    2. sylvanshine
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      5 minutes after i made my final team after tons of tinkering - "throws team in the garbage". This cant be real , just cant be.

      1. Every Dog Has Its Day
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 6 months ago

        I have no idea why a commentator would say such a thing...

    3. The Gambler.
      • 16 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      He was on the bench!

  21. matty_b_OAFC
    • 15 Years
    10 years, 6 months ago

    What do you think of this front 8? Is it too much to have Pelle & Mane?

    Walcott Sterling Mane Chadli Ritchie

    Rooney Lukaku Pelle

    1. P2One
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      Good team. Im not so convinced about Lukaku due to EFC fixtures. And yeah I think its to much with Mane and Pelle, I would stick to Mane

      1. matty_b_OAFC
        • 15 Years
        10 years, 6 months ago

        Thanks for the reply. Lukaku was just for GW1 then its going to Sakho who will then rotate with Ritchie.
        Any recommendations on who to replace Pelle with?

  22. P2One
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 6 months ago

    RMT please...

    Mignolet - Ruddy

    Azpi - Clyne - Cedric - Bassong - Targett

    Hazard - Cazorla/Ozil - Mane - Depay - Anya

    Rooney - Benteke - Deeney

    Im doing a gamble with Mignolet/Clyne - Ruddy/Bassong rotation trying to get double CS and not putting alot of money into it. Clyne could also provide assists and goals. LFC have good home fixtures and I think nobody will put two LFC players to snatch the double CS in my leagues.. Bassong is heavy on set-pieces to.

    Cedric and Mane have good fixtures. And I think Mane will have a good season. Deeney budget player and Depay I feel is a risk to.

    And after GW2 I will do a double FT to get Aguero if he is fit...

    1. Jonny Sutt
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      2 pool defenders?

      1. P2One
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 6 months ago

        jupp tricky one

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

      Looks very similar to mine...until I just ripped it to shreds...looking again I kinda like it. Doh!

      1. P2One
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 6 months ago

        hahaha. ive being working on this team for three weeks now.. but i will not hesitate with WC if it all goes out the window...you never know in fantasy. i feel its a strong team

  23. Jonny Sutt
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 6 months ago

    Do we think Richie will have a good season?

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

      Yes, we do.

  24. RoysCallerAnne
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    10 years, 6 months ago

    Evening all. Anyone have a link to the early summer article RE the possible big winners regarding the new BPs tweaks?
    Or even better, how do I search FFS for an older article like that one without having to scroll through many pages to go back a couple of months.
    Many thanks.

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

      select community from the tabs it's in there

      but since you're s lazy git 😛

      http://www.fantasyfootballscout.co.uk/2015/07/14/fpl-bonus-point-changes-winners-and-losers/

      1. RoysCallerAnne
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 15 Years
        10 years, 6 months ago

        Cheers JK 🙂

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

      Google "bonus scout fantasy"

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

        lord knows what that'll throw up

        he has young kids you know

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

          You better turn away then. 😛

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

            😆

      2. RoysCallerAnne
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 15 Years
        10 years, 6 months ago

        Too much typing 😉

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

          After those 5 lines. 😆

          1. RoysCallerAnne
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 15 Years
            10 years, 6 months ago

            I'm not replying to this. For reasons, see above. Oh wait..

  25. Abusive_Sgt_Daelrhos
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 6 months ago

    How this looks guys:

    Ruddy, Butland

    Ivan, Cosc, Huth, Coates, Francis

    Hazard, Caz, Sterling, Hendo, Wanyama

    Roonie, Lukaku, Deeney

    Thx alot:)

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

    Really unsure whom to play out of Francis (AVL) and Cedric (new)

    Cedric could get attacking returns but I think a clean sheet would be unlikely. Francis, possibility of attacking returns also, but against a Tim Sherwood side, and being newly promoted, a clean sheet looks unlikely in that one too.

    Go for the home player?

    1. EmreCan Hustle
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      Francis. He is also good in attack.

    2. Every Dog Has Its Day
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      Cedric

  27. EmreCan Hustle
    • 13 Years
    10 years, 6 months ago

    Odds of Benteke starting in GW1?
    Is it better to start with Lukaku and switch to Benteke in GW 2?

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

      Yep, as long as you're sure you won't need the transfer elsewhere 🙂

      1. EmreCan Hustle
        • 13 Years
        10 years, 6 months ago

        Well I'm not a fan of planning ahead. But Watford at home looks tempting and with Benteke being a doubt I might just... 🙂

    2. Lawrø
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      I'd be surprised if he didn't start.

      1. EmreCan Hustle
        • 13 Years
        10 years, 6 months ago

        Cheers Lawro. Rodgers did say he looked sharp...he can be lethal even as a sub.

  28. The Train Driver
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 6 months ago

    Changing my formation a bit again. Haven't had any rotating 4.5s in my team before so I would love some tips. Thank you guys!

  29. Cassius Clay
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 6 months ago

    Why is no one mentioning Yoshida... Does not he have more chance of starting than caulker?

  30. ChickenTikkaMoSalah
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 6 months ago

    Please can someone rate my team out of 10

    Goalkeeper: Cech
    Defence: Cedric Kolarov Azpillicueta
    Mids: Fabregas, Mane ,Walcott, Sterling
    Forwards: Rooney, Benteke, Wilson

    Bench: Schmeicel Morgan Williams Wanyama

    Captain: Walcott

    THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!!!

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

      7.5

    2. InSaneMan-e
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      Solid. Only criticism is no Hazard.

      Also, i feel you're bench is a bit strong...any chance you can weaken it and strengthen the starting 11?

    3. The Gambler.
      • 16 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      Good luck with your weekly benching headache!