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Next up in our summer series of members’ articles, we move to focus on one of the key sources of Fantasy talent – Tottenham Hotspur.

We start by analysing their performance on a team level, assessing last season’s data in order to spot trends and areas improvement. Following that, we drill down into the player data, pinpointing the key individuals.

For this article, we also focus on two specific points of interest for Fantasy managers – assessing the Dele Alli versus Christian Eriksen conundrum, while weighing up the allure of Harry Kane as a “fire and forget” captaincy option.

It’s fair to say that Mauricio Pochettino’s side showed their mettle last season after a disastrous end to 2015/16 saw them pick up two points in the final four fixtures and tumble out of the title race.

Spurs improved their points haul from 70 to 86 and also scored far more goals than beforehand – a total of 86 was far superior to 69 in the previous campaign and more than any team in the top-flight.

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  1. Dream Killers 2.0
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 4 months ago

    What formation is everything going with on FPL?

    I don't think I've ever changed my formation so much before the start of a season. I always used to go for 3-5-2 or 3-4-3 and stick throughout the season but I keep changing my formation all time at the moment!

    1. Sims
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      Always start the season with 343

    2. Ron_Swanson
      • 15 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      3-5-2 for me. Too many midfielders I want!

      1. Dream Killers 2.0
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 4 months ago

        I'm the opposite Ron. I'm finding that there are to many strikers that I want and I'm struggling with midfielders outside KDB.

    3. Giovanni Giorgio
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      I've used 3-4-3 for years. Not gonna change anytime soon.

    4. Sánchez
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      433 is my plan right now

    5. Eze Really?
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      Wing backs have thrown a spanner in the works.

      1. Dream Killers 2.0
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 4 months ago

        Couldn't agree more. I've got four starting wing backs in my team right now.

    6. THFC4LIFE
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      442 at the minute but normally always 343 but the 3rd cheaper strikers don't appeal at the minute

      1. dashdriver
        • 10 Years
        8 years, 4 months ago

        This

    7. The Sherwinator
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      I normally play a 3-4-3. I was settled on 4 at the back this season and switching between 4-3-3 and 4-4-2. I've now switched to 3-5-2. There's lots of strikers I'd like, but they weaken the rest of my team because of their prices. I may change it a few more times before the season starts

    8. Respect My Authoritah
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      I was on 4-4-2 for ages, but gone back to 3-4-3

  2. Sims
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 4 months ago

    Who is Huddersfields first choice striker?

      1. RomeluStormzy
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 4 months ago

        Very nice.

    1. lilmessipran
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      mounie

  3. Botman and Robben
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 4 months ago

    Hello all,

    Mistake made earlier. Let me repost.
    If paying 5.0M for a keeper is not an issue, who is a better GK started for the first 5-6 gameweeks:

    A. Hart
    B. Forster

    1. Ron_Swanson
      • 15 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      B definitely

    2. GPV
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      B has potential to be the only keeper you need for the season

      1. DantheManinaPan
        • 11 Years
        8 years, 4 months ago

        As does A

    3. Botman and Robben
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      Cheers.

    4. The Sherwinator
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      B

    5. LanMi
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      B-better fixtures

  4. RomeluStormzy
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 4 months ago

    A new day, a new team...

    Foster (Elliot)
    Trippier Yoshida Valencia Stones (Long)
    Alli/Erikson KDB Salah JWP (Carroll)
    Lukaku Lacazette (Quaner)

    What do you all think?

    1. GPV
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      Very nice! I'm starting with Danilo instead of Stones just because I don't know who's more nailed on (Stones or Otamendi) if Pep goes with 4 at the back. At least with Danilo you need he'll be a starter till Mendy is fit... Mendy will need easing into as well. Then you can get Stones if he's starting. And i'm going with Eriksen over Alli... better form in preseason.

      1. Eze Really?
        • 11 Years
        8 years, 4 months ago

        how many minutes has danilo played in the last 3 pre season matches?

  5. Sánchez
    • 13 Years
    8 years, 4 months ago

    I'm seriously considering no Kane or Lukaku. More than considering tbh. More, all but set on.

    Not really even that concerned about it. Got easy plan for Kane gw3 and pretty confident I can stay in touch with the pack or even maybe get an early differential for 2 weeks.

    Anyone else going without these 2?

    1. Slartibartfast
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      No Kane for me, at least GW1+2.

    2. lilmessipran
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      madness imo

      1. Sánchez
        • 13 Years
        8 years, 4 months ago

        But its only 2 weeks. My 11 is

        Bego/Hart

        Walker Alonso Trippier Cedric
        Alli Willian Pogba
        Jesus Lacazette Firmino

        So big 6 attack cover. 3 big 6 club fullbacks and Soton fullback for fixtures

        You don't think even for 2 weeks that can match a lukaku or kane side?

        1. Maximus Bonimus Pointimus
          • 15 Years
          8 years, 4 months ago

          Good team, but you would be very exposed to a brace from Lukaku or Kane

    3. Ron_Swanson
      • 15 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      Yep I don't have either. Currently on 3-5-2 with Jesus and Austin. Feels a bit risky and may change, but midfield looks awesome and it might pay off handsomely. If not, then WC it is

    4. Karan_G14
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      Yes one of my ML rivals. Laca & Aguero over Kane & Lukaku.

    5. Moin
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      Going without Lukaku is a major risk.

      1. RomeluStormzy
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 4 months ago

        Id rather have Alli/Erickson and lacazette than kane and Ramsey

        1. Moin
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 12 Years
          8 years, 4 months ago

          Yes, even I am with a Kane-less team right now.

        2. Sánchez
          • 13 Years
          8 years, 4 months ago

          This. I feel it's hardly unrealistic for Alli to cover kane and Laca to outscore Ramsey for 2 weeks

          1. Maximus Bonimus Pointimus
            • 15 Years
            8 years, 4 months ago

            I tried something similar to this last year to justify not getting Sanchez & it killed me! Just going to play it simple this time & get Kane & captain him often. I can take a quiet GW1/2 worst case

      2. Sánchez
        • 13 Years
        8 years, 4 months ago

        I think Lacazette can easily match him. Ownership isn't a thing that concerns me really

        1. Maximus Bonimus Pointimus
          • 15 Years
          8 years, 4 months ago

          I also want Lacazette. Lacazette/Kaku/Kane is a great forward line as they're all nailed on lone strikers with pens for teams that create chances. Backing them up with KDB is my preferred set of big hitters. Just leaves no room for liverpool, which might be ok with their opening schedule

          1. trinzoo
            • 11 Years
            8 years, 4 months ago

            u sure Laca has pens ?

            1. Waxys
              • 8 Years
              8 years, 4 months ago

              I can confirm Lacazette is on pens

              1. trinzoo
                • 11 Years
                8 years, 4 months ago

                Grazie, so Laca v Jesus is hard one :/

    6. Maximus Bonimus Pointimus
      • 15 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      Trying to be too clever can end badly

      1. Piggs Boson
        • 14 Years
        8 years, 4 months ago

        The lone wolf dies, but the pack survives.

        1. Maximus Bonimus Pointimus
          • 15 Years
          8 years, 4 months ago

          Correct. And GW1 is coming 🙂

        2. Sánchez
          • 13 Years
          8 years, 4 months ago

          You never saw Expendables 2 though 😉

    7. IH21
      • 15 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      There is really no point of "planning". Each gw brings a load of surprises and 'plans' never go as they are planned. People will kneejerk and only the ones with balanced teams will survive because of the flexibility of their teams. The rest will kneejerk. This has happened for years in fpl and it won't be any different this year.

      1. Sánchez
        • 13 Years
        8 years, 4 months ago

        Usually agree but its only a no FT gw2, 2FT gw3 plan

        1. Pep says
          • 10 Years
          8 years, 4 months ago

          What about an injury or midfield bandwagon that emerges and you can't change them because your scrambling to get Kaku and Kane in. Easier to get rid and upgrade. Fantasy won't be won or lost in the first few gameweeks. Don't overthinking things by saying you can go without last seasons 2 best strikers.

          1. Sánchez
            • 13 Years
            8 years, 4 months ago

            I really don't mind the early wc onto all the bandwagons

      2. Maximus Bonimus Pointimus
        • 15 Years
        8 years, 4 months ago

        Very good point - presume a big factor in balance is having at least one big hitter in midfield to allow changes without multiple hits?

        1. Sánchez
          • 13 Years
          8 years, 4 months ago

          Either firmino to the performing 6.5, Walker or Alonso to a 4.5/5.0 and Laca to kane

    8. THFC4LIFE
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      No Kane til gw3 then he's in and captain

      1. Sánchez
        • 13 Years
        8 years, 4 months ago

        Yep. 3 & 5 essential kane (c)

      2. Maximus Bonimus Pointimus
        • 15 Years
        8 years, 4 months ago

        This is an alternative I have looked at in the past, but then I keep having visions of Kane getting a goal against Newcastle & a 0.1/0.2 price rise then all plans scuppered/need extra hit. He could easily nick a goal at Chelsea too. The guys an FPL beast

    9. Sims
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      Or he could score a ht trick vs Newcastle and you'll be playing a chasing game from the start

      1. Sánchez
        • 13 Years
        8 years, 4 months ago

        Or he blanks and everyone else is ... Ownership is daft given most of the 48% owners are rubbish anyway

        1. Maximus Bonimus Pointimus
          • 15 Years
          8 years, 4 months ago

          If he does blank v Newcastle & Chelsea a lot of those 48% casuals could sell, leading to him being 11.8 before Burnley which would support your plan even more. I just couldn't do the gamble when I want Kane for the season anyway.

          1. Sánchez
            • 13 Years
            8 years, 4 months ago

            So do I. He's the main man for sure. But 2 games with Lacazette won't kill me

    10. Steve Stiffler
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      ive been trying to put him out and when i look like ive got a serious side, I put him straight back in, just dont think you can look past his deadly finishing the way he finished last season in 3-4-2-1

    11. Pompel
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      Strongly considering going without one of them to make room for Jesus in my life (or Aguero). But would need a plan to get Kane back in GW3 if dropping him. But those future planned moves never seem to work out as there's always more pressing issues.. What is your plan to get him back in?

      1. Sánchez
        • 13 Years
        8 years, 4 months ago

        Its easy to do if you start with jesus

        1. Pompel
          • 11 Years
          8 years, 4 months ago

          Still, above discussion on risk of planned transfers makes me wary. He probably needs be in everyone's team for rest of season anyway.

          1. Sánchez
            • 13 Years
            8 years, 4 months ago

            Thats what wc is for 😀

    12. Uppercut Panda - A legend i…
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      no.

      1. Steve Stiffler
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 4 months ago

        i think its just easier to have him in so if he does blank in first 2/3 GW and fills his togs, you can downgrade... but its then he will score a hatrick UGH lovely fantasy is back

    13. The Sherwinator
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      I'm not starting with Kane. I'm not comfortable with leaving out Lukaku as well though. As long as you use the extra funds wisely, and the rest of your team gets you returns, then I think it's fine. If Kane blanks a few weeks, you'd win, if he doesn't, just hope the rest of your team makes up for it. My only concern is who will you captain? Jesus and Lacazette most likely? Jesus and Laca could possibly play out wide if Aguero and Giroud starts. They can still score from those positions, but it's better having the target man as a captain option. I'd try to fit in KDB if you're going without Kane and Lukaku

  6. Moin
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    8 years, 4 months ago

    What Defensive line up would you prefer?

    A) 5.5m - 4.5m - 4.5m - 4.5m - 4.0m || Along with a 6.0m forth mid.

    B) 5.5m - 5.0m - 4.5m - 4.5m - 4.0m || Along with a 5.5m forth mid.

    1. Karan_G14
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      B with Fraser.

      1. Moin
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        8 years, 4 months ago

        hmm,Thanks!

    2. Big Sum
      • 15 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      B is better I think

      1. Moin
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        8 years, 4 months ago

        Thanks

    3. Eze Really?
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      Not often have I seen this year such a low price defense either way.

  7. DanJatkinson
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 4 months ago

    Spurs assets are great, we do know that. The question is...can they do it at the start of the season? That's where my reservations are.

    1. Dream Killers 2.0
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      In my opinion I think they are going to start the season really well.
      I've never said that in the past but they seem to have much more chemistry as a team now. I really fancy them this season of the key players can stay fit.

    2. stilicho
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 15 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      Last season was Spurs' best start in 40 years

      1. Waxys
        • 8 Years
        8 years, 4 months ago

        Not Kane's though.

        I remember getting rid of him shortly before his injury

  8. Lecky Legs FC
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 4 months ago

    Finalized my squad the other day and would like some feedback if possible i will be using a 3-4-3 formation what do you reckon lads?

    Begovic
    Alonso Ake Clark
    Fabregas KDB Millivojevic Salah
    Aguero (C) Kane (VC) Mounie

    Subs: Elliot,Fraser, Mee & Hunimeier

    1. Waxys
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      Clark?

      1. Lecky Legs FC
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 4 months ago

        Ciaran Clark from Newcastle

    2. Ninjaa
      • 15 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      Not fussed on Fab Milliovic Mounie or Clark. Can you do Fab > Willian

      1. Lecky Legs FC
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 4 months ago

        Millivojevic is on set pieces so guaranteed tot get a few assists,Clark is certain starter for Newcastle good for a required £4.5 defender for the squad & Mounie is decent third striker will debate changing Fab to Willian though ta

      2. Waxys
        • 8 Years
        8 years, 4 months ago

        Fabregas is more nailed on.

        Willain so good for 1-3 weeks max

        1. Lecky Legs FC
          • 9 Years
          8 years, 4 months ago

          That's why I thought too will debate it though cheers

  9. Waxys
    • 8 Years
    8 years, 4 months ago

    Jesus Aguero or Toure on pens???

      1. Yav
        • 8 Years
        8 years, 4 months ago

        Still up in the air for me.
        I think, if I remember correctly, Jesus took the last one (In the prem league).

        1. Waxys
          • 8 Years
          8 years, 4 months ago

          He did stole it from Toure.

          Aguero was never in contentiom for it which is why I disagree with the list.

          1. Yav
            • 8 Years
            8 years, 4 months ago

            I have a feeling that Jesus could keep them.
            He is Pep's favourite & less likely to be on the bench, therefore most likely to take them imo.

            1. Waxys
              • 8 Years
              8 years, 4 months ago

              I think so too tbh. Just trying to justify choosing Aguero

              1. Yav
                • 8 Years
                8 years, 4 months ago

                Oh trust me, I have had the same issues!
                Im dying to have him in my team but Pep finds ways to put me off!

      2. Waxys
        • 8 Years
        8 years, 4 months ago

        I disagree extensively with that list.

    1. Lecky Legs FC
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      Aguero will be on pens I'd say

    2. DD
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      Kun will be on pens when on the pitch. KDB next in line followed by one of Toure/Jesus

      1. Waxys
        • 8 Years
        8 years, 4 months ago

        Problem is he wasn't. Kun was on the pitch and Jesus took the pen. Even Toure was going to take the pen before Aguero.

        Aguero just isn't the best pen taker I think Pep may finally replace him.

        1. DD
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 12 Years
          8 years, 4 months ago

          Which match was this? I don't recall

  10. Ninjaa
    • 15 Years
    8 years, 4 months ago

    Best mid up to 6m. Currently have Ince but have doubts , what about mooy Gross or any others?

    1. Moin
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      Ritchie / Ince / Shaqiri all good options

    2. LC1
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      I'd go with Ince

    3. GPV
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      Ritchie or Ince for me... Ritchie on all set pieces including pens but Ince looks really good in preseason

      1. RomeluStormzy
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 4 months ago

        Jwp for me. Think he's next soton player to get sold for 60 mill next year!

  11. Unbelievable Jeff!
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    8 years, 4 months ago

    I like this new draft...
    DDG
    Trippier Stones Yoshida Ake (4.0)
    KDB Salah Willian Zaha (Ritchie)
    Lukaku Jesus (4.5)

    Will probably start with 442 but gives me a viable option with Ritchie on the bench

    A sure starting 5th mid on pens and free kicks...

    Thoughts?

    1. GPV
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      Really goo and flexible!

    2. The Sherwinator
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      I like it

  12. Waxys
    • 8 Years
    8 years, 4 months ago

    If I was Pep I would just play David Silva KDB and Bernardo Silva as my CM 100%.

    Add Kompany and the rest can roatate

    1. DantheManinaPan
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      You're not a top manager - he is

      1. Waxys
        • 8 Years
        8 years, 4 months ago

        Well he got Claudio Bravo. So I think I know more than him IMO.

        And I won the league with Southampton undefeated in football manager.

  13. Dazzrb
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 4 months ago

    How she looking!? Any advice?

    Foster
    Ake Yoshia Trippier
    Salah KDB Willian Zaha
    Kane Kaku Jrod

    Elliot Hunemeir Gamez Carroll

    Thanks in advance!

    1. Ninjaa
      • 15 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      Similar to mine. Is Jrod likely to start? They still have Rondon

      1. Live Lad
        • 10 Years
        8 years, 4 months ago

        I guess he is nailed but on the left. Reverse OOP potentially

    2. Live Lad
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      I can't believe the number of similar teams I'm seeing here. I had almost identical 11 yesterday, apart from Daniels vs. Ake, Coutinho vs Salah.

      Back to your team.. It is very solid. Apart from J Rod. Don't you think J Rod can be downgraded to a 4.5, and get a 6.0 defender making your team better? Especially if the Arsenal wing back does well on Sunday.

  14. Nal
    • 8 Years
    8 years, 4 months ago

    RMT

    Foster (Elliot)
    Luiz, Trippier, Alexander-Arnold (Naughton, Fuchs)
    Alli, Salah, KDB, Willian, Zaha
    Lukaku, Gayle (Abraham)

    1. The Sherwinator
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      I'm also going for a 3-5-2 currently. I feel it could work.

  15. Silicon Vialli
    • 8 Years
    8 years, 4 months ago

    A: Bellerin, Mkhitaryan, Gabbiadini

    B: Mustafi, Ramsey, King

    1. Silicon Vialli
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      Actually -

      A: Foster, Bellerin, Mkhi, Gabbi
      B: De Gea, Mustafi, Ramsey, King

    2. TheBallersClub
      • 15 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      B as I'm not sure if Bellerin is nailed and I think Ramsey is going to have a big season.

    3. DD
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      Perhaps DDG Mustafi Mkhi Austin

  16. TheBallersClub
    • 15 Years
    8 years, 4 months ago

    (A) Kolosanic, Lanzini, Abraham

    (B) Mee, Ramsey, Chicharito

    1. DD
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      Why Lanzini? At 7m I feel one of Willian/Fab/Zaha would be better options

  17. Live Lad
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 4 months ago

    If I have to drop one who would it be?
    (1) Zaha
    (2) Willian
    No other Crystal Palace or Chelsea player in my team.

    1. Silicon Vialli
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      1

    2. Ghost Gooner
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      Willian

  18. Giovanni Giorgio
    • 12 Years
    8 years, 4 months ago

    Another draft. This time with Alonso.

    Foster Elliot
    Alonso Trippier Cedric Suttner Marippa
    Salah Ince KDB Carroll Fraser
    Kane Lukaku Austin

    Not sold on Fraser or Ince obv, something's gotta give.

    Ritchie vs Ince?
    JWP vs Fraser?

    1. Ninjaa
      • 15 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      I don't think Chelsea or Alonso will have as successful season as last so I'd downgrade him and upgrade Carrol/ Ince

    2. Waxys
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      Austin not nailed

  19. Waxys
    • 8 Years
    8 years, 4 months ago

    Odd that people are choosing newly promoted teams. They're such a gamble and not like they're especially cheap like in past years.

    Could pay off but I don't see it being worth the risk personally.

    1. Yav
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      There are a few that could be worth a gamble, such as Ince & Ritchie for example.
      They have the potential to do quite well but I agree, its a big gamble, especially at the start of the season.

      1. Sims
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 4 months ago

        It's not a big gamble. They're cheaper than the good options from old teams and players of the same price from those teams are proven crap

    2. Ghost Gooner
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      Not worth the risk, wasted transfers to get rid and lost value

    3. saata
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      I don't think we should automatically consider the promoted sides weaker than the PL veterans.
      I see Newcastle doing better than Swansea, Stoke and WestBrom this year.
      Brighton and Huddersfield are still a minefield for me.

      1. Waxys
        • 8 Years
        8 years, 4 months ago

        Those sides just don't have a heavy hitter like Swansea have Siggy at least.

        Stoke and West Brom don't either so they have the same option either way I'm avoiding all those teams.

        1. saata
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 12 Years
          8 years, 4 months ago

          Aren't Ritchie, Gayle, Ince, Mooy capable of racking up the points?
          Those look better value to me than overpriced Siggy tbh.

          The promoted teams will score goals inevitably and with Newcastle and Huddersfield having a kind fixtures I'd say it's worth the punt.

          1. saata
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 12 Years
            8 years, 4 months ago

            * a kind run of fixtures

          2. Waxys
            • 8 Years
            8 years, 4 months ago

            I doubt it.

            Mooy had 5 goals and less assists in the championship which is a much easier league.

            I don't see much of that changing.

      2. Yav
        • 8 Years
        8 years, 4 months ago

        Fair points, maybe not a big gamble.
        I guess we have to consider the fact that we will need to pick one or two from the newly promoted teams, just to fit in the big players that we want.

        1. Waxys
          • 8 Years
          8 years, 4 months ago

          We don't though. Those players are the same price as other teams players.

    4. Maximus Bonimus Pointimus
      • 15 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      Wouldn't be going near any of them. Have been here before with Matt Richie last time he came up from the championship with a bag of goals & assists... same with Adel Taarabt scoring bucketfuls from midfield. I think they'll all struggle - Gayle, Knockaert, Ritchie, Ince. Phillips/Chadli much better options at 5.5 & I'd also back JWP & Fraser to outscore them at 5.5. Even Milivoich is a better option imo.

  20. The Mighty Whites
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 4 months ago

    RMT:

    Foster - Myhill

    Trippier - Yoshida - Mee - Naughton - Suttner

    KDB - Salah - Willian - Phillips - Carroll

    Kane - Lukaku - Chicharito.

    1. Big Sum
      • 15 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      Nice team

  21. Waxys
    • 8 Years
    8 years, 4 months ago

    Eh I'm banking on Lukaku flopping. Too much for a United player that's not Zlatan

    Either I get ahead of everyone early on or I fall behind and do an early wildcard I'm taking the risk.

    1. Yav
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      Why not try Lukaku first, then if he doesn't produce, u could go for Aguero if he starts or 'downgrade' to Jesus or Laca for example?

      1. Waxys
        • 8 Years
        8 years, 4 months ago

        Because this one I can save my transfers and build a stronger team..

        1. Yav
          • 8 Years
          8 years, 4 months ago

          Who would you have in his place?

    2. Miami Monkey
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      I agree. I'm liking Kane + Mkhi (+0.5m) way more than Lukaku + Alli but everyone is voting otherwise

    3. saata
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      United just doesn't seem to excite me from attacking perspective. I'll expect boring 1-0, 2-0 Mourinho-slyled home games and parked bus against top teams away.

      1. saata
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        8 years, 4 months ago

        I wouldn't say Lukaku would be a flop, but the other players in the same price bracket (Alexis, Kane, Aguero) play for more attacking sides. I just don't see potential in United trashing weak opponents with 4-5 goals difference. ManCity, Spurs and Arsenal are capable of that on the other hand.

  22. rnrd
    • 11 Years
    8 years, 4 months ago

    Looking for a bench fodder 3rd striker with some nailness to cover rotation for the first 3-4 GW.
    A- ayew
    B- mitrovic
    ?
    Thanks

    1. The Mighty Whites
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      A

  23. rretan
    • 11 Years
    8 years, 4 months ago

    Anyone considering Iheanacho since his move to Leicester?

  24. camarozz
    • 11 Years
    8 years, 4 months ago

    Different crowd so il put this out there !
    Swapped Pogba to Zaha and downgraded Mane to Salah plus upgraded Pied to Yoshida and
    changed to a 352 formation
    Looks more balanced???

    Foster,
    Daniels, Trippier, Yoshida
    KDB,Salah,Willian,Zaha,Ritchie
    Kane,lukaku

    (Elliot,Quaner,Hunemeier,Moreno)

    Thoughts on this.? Open to suggestions..

    Someone suggested my bench is poor. They are all playing as far as I know and not much else in this price brackets ??

    1. camarozz
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      I've actually swapped Moreno to Arnold since.

    2. Big Sum
      • 15 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      I'd change moreno for sure

    3. Karan_G14
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      Solid team.

    4. The Mighty Whites
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      None of your bench will play except Elliot atm

    5. DD
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      Arnold is not a certain starter. Milner could end up at RB with Moreno at Lb. I would want a nailed on 4.5 4th defender.

  25. Fillet-o-fish
    • 8 Years
    8 years, 4 months ago

    RMT
    Foster
    Ake Cedric Trippier
    Cout KDB Fabregas Zaha
    Austin Kane(C) Lukaku

  26. Eze Really?
    • 11 Years
    8 years, 4 months ago

    Will Jones start for man U? %?

    1. Piggs Boson
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      https://i.redd.it/7raommji6kdz.jpg

      He's been paired with Bailly, so very possible.

      1. Piggs Boson
        • 14 Years
        8 years, 4 months ago

        Oh, they're United pre-season stats.

      2. Eze Really?
        • 11 Years
        8 years, 4 months ago

        Cheers. I could take a punt seeing the ban in Europe.

    2. Giovanni Giorgio
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      Supercup should give us an answer.

      1. Karan_G14
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 4 months ago

        Jones & Bailly are banned for Super Cup.

      2. Slartibartfast
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        8 years, 4 months ago

        Not really. He's suspended for it as it stands, so is Bailly.

      3. Giovanni Giorgio
        • 12 Years
        8 years, 4 months ago

        FFS forgot about that.

  27. DantheManinaPan
    • 11 Years
    8 years, 4 months ago

    A) Kane Lacazette Mkhi
    B) Kane Lukaku Ramsey
    C) Lukaku Lacazette Alli

    Currently on C, other striker is Jesus

    1. Ghost Gooner
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      Kane Lukaku 7.0

  28. Dickie1898
    • 11 Years
    8 years, 4 months ago

    Think I'm set, any thoughts guys?

    DDG, (Elliot)
    Trippier, Ake, Valencia, (4.5, 4.0)
    KDB, Willian, Zaha, Ritchie, (Carroll)
    Kane, Lukaku, Jrod

    1. Karan_G14
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      Double United defence could be a risk worth taking.

      I just can't afford it with my setup.

      1. Pieterke30
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 4 months ago

        Which is?

    2. Waxys
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      No Arsenal and Liverpool?
      6/10

      1. Dickie1898
        • 11 Years
        8 years, 4 months ago

        Bit harsh, suppose Ben Crabtree was a 6/10 last season with no pool then. Coverage is a myth.

        1. Waxys
          • 8 Years
          8 years, 4 months ago

          What?

          Coverage isn't a myth. I can tell you that.

          1. Nabs Kebabs
            • 14 Years
            8 years, 4 months ago

            It's not entirely a myth but it's certainly overrated on this forum. If you think just because someone has no Arsenal/Liverpool player they're team is 6/10 then you have no idea I'm sorry to say.

            1. Waxys
              • 8 Years
              8 years, 4 months ago

              Yep no Salah Mane Coutinho Lacazette Kolasinac Ozil and Sanchez is a huge no no

      2. Nabs Kebabs
        • 14 Years
        8 years, 4 months ago

        lol, I support Arsenal and no Arsenal is probably a good thing.

        1. Waxys
          • 8 Years
          8 years, 4 months ago

          Well prepare to be disappointed when Arsenal start slaying with the new system with Lacazette Ozil and Sanchez all forwards

          1. Nabs Kebabs
            • 14 Years
            8 years, 4 months ago

            Arsenal's new system is nothing special and Wenger is tactically inept. Lacazette is the only Arsenal attacker in consideration for me.

            1. Waxys
              • 8 Years
              8 years, 4 months ago

              Wenger is the best thing about Arnseal tbh.

              The new system just shows how willing Wenger is to reinvent himself once again.

              1. Nabs Kebabs
                • 14 Years
                8 years, 4 months ago

                lol you are a joke my friend. Season after season his 4231 failed. He should've been sacked a long time ago for not not changing his system. Arsenal's defensive pressing is absolutely awful, anyone who watches a game can tell you that. So often you will see Sanchez pressing all by himself and trying to urge his teammates to press yet they just do nothing. And none of them even know who is meant to press and when, they all look confused. Wenger assembled a great invincibles team no doubt about that but then for no apparent reason he completely changed his philosophy and only went after technical players who are poor in every other area. I'm sorry but you absolutely have no idea what you're on about.

  29. ajones1608
    • 8 Years
    8 years, 4 months ago

    Milner nailed? Think with his penalties and attacking threat he could be unreal this season..

    1. Waxys
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      Yeah he's nailed.

      Doesn't really have much of an attacking threat tho

    2. Piggs Boson
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      Moreno looked good the other day. They've also signed Robertson.

      So no.

      1. Waxys
        • 8 Years
        8 years, 4 months ago

        Doesn't matter Miller is nailed

  30. sentz05
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 4 months ago

    RMT:

    Foster - Elliott

    Trippier - Yoshida - Kolasinac - Naughton - Hunemeir

    KDB - Ramsey - Willian - Zaha - Carroll

    Kane - Lukaku - Chicharito

    1. jdogg
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      I like it.i have similer.tempted to find 0.5 and do kane and ramsey to jesus and alli for some reason though.x