Fixtures

Frisking The Fixtures – Gameweek 3 – The Strong

Southampton and Spurs are among the teams seeking to benefit from favourable fixtures as they prepare for the final match before the first international break of the season.

Our weekly fixture list analysis looks at the next four-to-six Gameweeks and attempts to identify those sides that should be entering or exiting our mid-term plans.

For the key teams identified, we’ll assess their prospects in terms of goals and clean sheets and also pinpoint the stage at which their schedule turns.

This week’s analysis kicks off with those treated with the strongest run of opponents from Gameweek 3 onwards.

Southampton

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The Prospects – Goals
The Saints rank second for total shots over the opening two Gameweeks, with 43, and returned to goal scoring form in the 3-2 win over West Ham United.

Looking ahead on their schedule, the home clash with Manchester United is an obvious sticking point.

But Newcastle United have conceded three goals so far and could provide a very favourable match-up at St Mary’s. Meanwhile, Watford look to be a more attacking side under Marco Silva and could also hand opportunities to Mauricio Pellegrino’s men in the final third.

The Saints’ away matches are also kind.

Despite keeping two clean sheets, Huddersfield Town rank joint-fourth for shots conceded inside the box with 19, while Crystal Palace are joint-third for big chances allowed with five.

The trip to Stoke City could be tough, however. Mark Hughes’ three-man defence looked disciplined in their first home outing against Arsenal.

The Prospects – Clean Sheets
There are three clear standout fixtures in this respect.

Newcastle and Palace are still searching for their first goals of the season, while Stoke City have provided a limited attacking threat so far – they have yet to create a big chance.

Also – despite scoring four goals – only two teams have managed fewer close-range efforts than Huddersfield (nine).

Elsewhere, Watford are looking a far more potent side and Manchester United will certainly be expected to score on the south coast given their current form.

The Saints defence has been fairly solid to this point, allowing just two big chances, although we are yet to see how they will fare on their travels.

The Turning Point
Pellegrino’s side remain in ‘The Strong’ selection, with the Man United fixture their only stern test all the way up to Gameweek 12. That looks the point where Southampton assets are likely to be moved out in their droves.

Verdict
Confidence in Manolo Gabbiadini was restored after he opened his account for the season in the 3-2 win over West Ham. Penalty duties boost Dusan Tadic’s prospects, with Ryan Bertrand and Cedric Soares our preferred defenders as we wait to see how the arrival of Wesley Hoedt affects the centre-back pecking order.

Tottenham Hotspur

(BUR eve SWA whu hud BOU)
The Prospects – Goals
Spurs’ home fixtures, in particular, offer plenty of promise over the coming period.

No team have conceded more shots inside the box (26) than Swansea City, while Bournemouth rank second with 24.

Burnley, meanwhile, shipped two goals away to 10-man Chelsea on the opening weekend.

The away fixtures are tougher, although West Ham have conceded more goals (seven) than any other side.

Spurs’ attacking numbers are positive enough – they rank fifth for both total shots and close-range efforts.

The Prospects – Clean Sheets
Mauricio Pochettino’s side have already racked up their first clean sheet and have conceded the fourth fewest number of shots inside the penalty area (12).

The Swansea and Bournemouth fixtures look very appealing as both teams are still looking for their first goals of the season, while the Burnley match-up also looks very promising.

Everton and Huddersfield both rank in the bottom five for both shots and close-range efforts so far, indicating that Spurs could certainly earn shutouts from those away trips.

The visit to West Ham may be the trickiest of the three away matches.

The Turning Point
Spurs embark on a four-match run from Gameweek 9 that sees them take on Liverpool, Man United and Arsenal, which could create doubt as to whether we should keep faith in their leading assets – particularly the defence.

Verdict
The upcoming schedule should provide the ideal platform for Harry Kane, Christian Eriksen and Dele Alli to flourish, with Ben Davies looking the pick of the defenders. Protracted interest in Paris Saint-Germain right-back Serge Aurier is reducing confidence in the appeal of Kieran Trippier as an option.

Swansea City

(cpl NEW tot WAT whu HUD)
The Prospects – Goals
The Swans have struggled for creativity but, with their fixtures easing, their attackers could stage a renaissance.

The three home matches, in particular, look promising, with Newcastle and Watford both having shipped three goals each over the opening two Gameweeks.

The fact that Palace conceded three goals at home to Huddersfield provides evidence that Paul Clement’s men can find the back of the net on Saturday, although the other two away matches are tests.

The Prospects – Clean Sheets
Newcastle and Huddersfield have both managed just two big chances apiece over the first two Gameweeks, and in general, the three home fixtures look strong for the prospects of Swansea defenders.

The best chance of an away clean sheet will probably come this weekend against Palace.

Despite registering a shut-out on the opening weekend, Swansea have conceded a lot of chances so far, limiting our confidence in members of their backline based purely on form. Gylfi Sigurdsson’s departure also reduces the attacking potential of both Martin Olsson and Alfie Mawson.

The Turning Point
Barring away trips to Arsenal and Chelsea, Swansea’s fixtures are fairly positive all the way up to Gameweek 17, when they face Manchester City, Everton and Liverpool in the space of four Gameweeks.
Verdict
Tammy Abraham looks one to watch over the coming period, although Fernando Llorente is closing in on a first-team return, while reports of interest in former striker Wilfried Bony could also be a factor. At the back, Federico Fernandez appears the best value route into the defence given his suitability to the Bonus Points System.

West Ham United

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The Prospects – Goals
While Slaven Bilic’s side are yet to play at home, they’ve registered a reasonable 25 shots over the opening two Gameweeks.

Only the Spurs clash in Gameweek 7 stands out as a stern test over the coming spell, although Huddersfield and West Bromwich Albion are both yet to concede.

The Swansea fixture looks the plum home match-up, while away trips to Newcastle and Burnley could also yield goals as the Hammers were able to score twice at Southampton, despite being reduced to 10 men early on.

The Prospects – Clean Sheets
While they’ve won both their matches, West Brom have only created one big chance, and along with the Swansea, Newcastle and Burnley fixtures, should present West Ham with solid opportunities to produce defensive returns.

As already mentioned, Huddersfield’s underlying statistics aren’t as impressive as you’d expect from a side that has scored four goals, suggesting that there may be some regression over the coming weeks.

The Hammers’ defence hasn’t convinced so far, but playing at Man United and with a man down at Southampton, more is expected – particularly when they return to the London Stadium.

The Turning Point
West Ham have a very strong run all the way up to Gameweek 10, but they then host Liverpool and face a torrid run between Gameweeks 14 and 17, with encounters against Everton, Manchester City, Chelsea and Arsenal.

Verdict
Javier Hernandez is the most transferred-in player since Saturday’s Fantasy Premier League (FPL) deadline, with the fixtures suggesting he can remain among the goals. He looks the solution from the Hammers’ attack while the midfield pecking order settles, with Joe Hart and potentially Angelo Ogbonna (both 4.5) the picks from the backline.

Also consider…

Newcastle United
Their next four fixtures (WHU swa STO bha) all look promising, with clashes against Liverpool and Southampton much trickier from that point on.

However, confidence in Magpies’ assets is low, with few players standing out over the opening two Gameweeks.

Rob Elliot provides the value at the back – providing he retains his starting spot – while set-piece duties mean we perhaps shouldn’t discount Matt Ritchie just yet.

West Bromwich Albion
Baggies defenders have served us well so far, but their next three home fixtures (STO WHU WAT) look crucial to maintaining that momentum.

The trip to Brighton in Gameweek 4 is also positive, but fixtures at Arsenal, Leicester City and Southampton signal the end of West Brom’s kind start to the season.

Ben Foster is currently our favoured route into the Baggies’ defence, with Ahmed Hegazi’s starts perhaps not assured once Gareth McAuley is back to fitness and with Tony Pulis seeking to bring in another central defender. Jay Rodriguez and, in particular, Matt Phillips, can offer value in attack.

Brighton & Hove Albion
The Seagulls are another side who could prosper in the short-term (wat WBA bou NEW).

Matches against Arsenal and Everton loom in Gameweeks 7 and 8, although Chris Hughton’s side then face four further kind fixtures.

Markus Suttner’s attacking threat makes him our defender of choice, although he has yet to display those qualities for his new side. Lewis Dunk remains an option – he’s already shown his threat at set-plays.

Faith in Pascal Gross and Anthony Knockaert has waned, but the latter has only made two cameo appearances from the bench as he continues to build up his match sharpness following pre-season injury.

1,108 Comments Post a Comment
  1. BlzE_94
    • 10 Years
    7 years, 2 months ago

    Is it risky owning both Richarlison and Jese (have 6.5 to spend on a mid).

    1. Snevitz
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      Why would it be?

      1. Smurf
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 15 Years
        7 years, 2 months ago

        Because they are both punts.

    2. It’s gonna Ben Mee
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      A few good enablers is the way to go

  2. sully29
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    7 years, 2 months ago

    I'm assuming I should play Carroll (pal) over Suttner (wat)?

    1. Ozist
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      carroll

    2. Pegboy
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      Yes

  3. Atimis
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 2 months ago

    RMWCT:

    Foster/Elliot
    Cedric/Bavis/Jones/Lowe/Mbemba
    Mane/Eriksen/Pogba/RLC/TC
    Kane/Kaku/Chica

    0.5ITB

    1. Ëð
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      Seems pretty much the template.

    2. Snevitz
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      Spend that extra £0.5m on Elliott to Gomes and thank me at the end of the season when the hardest two fixtures that your keeper faced all season were Bournemouth and Leicester away.

      1. Atimis
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 2 months ago

        That's tasty idea 😀

        1. Snevitz
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 15 Years
          7 years, 2 months ago

          It is isn't it.
          Not a single game against Chelsea, Spurs, Man U , Man City, Liverpool, Arsenal or Everton.

          1. Atimis
            • 8 Years
            7 years, 2 months ago

            I didnt know that rotation is soo good

      2. Cruz88
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 2 months ago

        Nice. I had Butland and Elliot but might switch to Foster/Gomes, thanks 🙂

    3. davies
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      Anything ITB?

      1. Atimis
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 2 months ago

        0.5

    4. Dee Lixon
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      8/10. Beginning to see a WC template for this week. I have similar but 4-3-3 with Alonso but no Mane...

  4. Nesvy
    • 10 Years
    7 years, 2 months ago

    Better pick ? (i have Eriksen)

    a/ Kun > Kane
    b/ Daniels > Trippier/Davies

    I just want two Spurs.

    Thanks.

    1. sully29
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      A if you'll be captaining Kane, B if not.

  5. jai1212
    • 10 Years
    7 years, 2 months ago

    A. Richarlison and Mane
    or
    B. Salah and Redmond/Tadic

    1. DivocksHighSocks
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      B to play it safe perhaps, but A if you want a bit risky. Depends on if you have safe bets across the rest of your team

    2. arndff_
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      depends on your whole squad but A looks good

    3. Totti
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      A

    1. Bubz
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      How do you think this will work? Bench appearances? Starting alongside Lukaku? Just playing in cups?

      1. UCL Fantasy
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 14 Years
        7 years, 2 months ago

        It better be bench appearances.

        We can't disrupt this team right now, Lukaku offers more.

        1. arndff_
          • 12 Years
          7 years, 2 months ago

          hope mourinho won't do any strange rotations.

          he has to take off rashford and put martial in, apart from that man utd are looking strong like good old times.

        2. Brap.
          • 8 Years
          7 years, 2 months ago

          Lukaku doesn't offer THAT much more; they're both pretty lazy off the ball and don't press

      2. sully29
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        7 years, 2 months ago

        Lukaku should remain first choice in the PL. Bound to impact on his gametime to a certain degree though.

      3. Del Monte
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        7 years, 2 months ago

        Won't be fully fit until Xmas, as Jose says he's been brought back for the 2nd half of the season when the fixtures pile up. I think he will mainly play CL and domestic cup games.

        1. internal error
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 11 Years
          7 years, 2 months ago

          Weird that they dont sign him in jan then

          1. Del Monte
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 12 Years
            7 years, 2 months ago

            Comes down to respect for the player, training at the club, intentions from both parties to return, logical step is to be paid.

    2. james 101
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      Impact on lukaku?

      1. UCL Fantasy
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        • 14 Years
        7 years, 2 months ago

        Mourinho has said he'll be needed second half of the season

    3. Captain Roberto
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      Well that puts the Zlatan among the Lukakus.

    4. Baines on Toast...
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      will be an immense lift to the team during the difficult winter months.

    5. Sánchez
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      Stops anyone else getting him. Will be wise signing later in the season. Always need 2 options

  6. Del Monte
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    7 years, 2 months ago

    Bony close to returning to Swansea, maybe Llorente goes to Chelsea now?

    1. internal error
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      Makes sense

  7. Alan_T
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 2 months ago

    Which of the following is the better long term option for a draft league?

    A) PVA, Yoshida or Daniels?

    B) Siggy or Silva?

    1. Del Monte
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      Daniels
      Siggy

  8. davies
    • 10 Years
    7 years, 2 months ago

    Trippier, Bavies or Kolasinac?

    1. Invincibles
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      Trippier for me, though I have kolasinac

    2. Totti
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      trippier if fit

    3. Pegboy
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      Bavies

  9. Totti
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 2 months ago

    jwp or ritchie to:

    A) phillips
    B) richarlison

  10. Unsuccessful
    • 10 Years
    7 years, 2 months ago

    Ibra's price?

    1. Bubz
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      10.5 probably

      1. Unsuccessful
        • 10 Years
        7 years, 2 months ago

        I guess they'll make a judgement on his likely number of minutes

        1. Brap.
          • 8 Years
          7 years, 2 months ago

          Doubt it. People like Martial aren't given a discount for not being nailed

          1. I Member
            • 9 Years
            7 years, 2 months ago

            You don't think Martial and Mkhitaryan would've been more than 8.0 if they were nailed? Same for Sterling at City.

      2. arndff_
        • 12 Years
        7 years, 2 months ago

        his price should be less than that, especially if he's going to be used as a rotation option, right?

        1. Bubz
          • 11 Years
          7 years, 2 months ago

          Well it might be a bit cheaper. But what if he plays? FPL can't exactly just guess that Jose isn't going to play him

    2. I Member
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      10.0

  11. Legomané
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    • 7 Years
    7 years, 2 months ago

    Foster
    Davies Bertrand Jones
    De Bruyne Pogba Ramsey Carroll
    Kane(c) Lukaku(v) Firmino

    (Myhill Ake Romeu Long)

    A. G2G
    B. KDB > Eriksen(c) (-4)

    1. arndff_
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      g2g

  12. Sadio
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    7 years, 2 months ago

    On a wildcard:

    A) Mane Chicharito
    B) Antonio Firmino

    1. Unsuccessful
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      A for me

      1. Unsuccessful
        • 10 Years
        7 years, 2 months ago

        Because Mane beats Antonio and I rate Chich and Firm about the same

    2. arndff_
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      a)

  13. Trae44
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 2 months ago

    Anyone know where I can watch last weeks match of the day online?

    1. Feed tha Sheep
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      BBC i player

    2. QPRUTD
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      Last Highlight

  14. Vamonos
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 2 months ago

    Zlat re-signs officially, time to ship Lukaku 😉

    1. Unsuccessful
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      More strength and depth means more stoppage assists for Mkhi and Poggie

  15. Make United Great Again
    • 12 Years
    7 years, 2 months ago

    OMG ZLATAN!

  16. DivocksHighSocks
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 2 months ago

    KDB, Jesus and Long --> Tadic/Richarlison, Kane and Trippier

    -8 this week or save the transfer and do something similar with 2FT next week?

    1. arndff_
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      can u do -4:
      jesus > kane plus
      to downgrade any other player than kdb?

      1. arndff_
        • 12 Years
        7 years, 2 months ago

        or just do: kdb > eriksen 🙂

  17. okan58
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 2 months ago

    Any suggestions?

    1 FT.
    Foster
    Cedric - Jones - Bertrand
    Ritchie - KDB - Alli - Willian
    Lacazette - Lukaku - Firmino
    Subs: Elliot, RLC, Mee and Rangel.

    1. arndff_
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      save

  18. NachoMan
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 2 months ago

    If Trippier is fit, who makes way?

    1. BobbyV
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      that other Kyle Walker dude

  19. Royal5
    • 13 Years
    7 years, 2 months ago

    Who to start:

    Carroll (cry)

    or

    Atsu (WHU)

    1. Totti
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      atsu

    2. arndff_
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      atsu

  20. Slartibartfast
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 2 months ago

    Hope Zlatan gets enough appearances to pick up his PL winner's medal at the end of the season.

  21. Scotty B
    • 12 Years
    7 years, 2 months ago

    De Gea
    Dawson Kompany Kolasanic Bertrand
    Willian Mkhitaryan Eriksen
    Jesus Lukaku Firmino

    Elliot RLC Carroll Long

    1 FT & 0 ITB

    Which option is best?
    A Kolasanic > Alderwereild
    B Play RLC & save FT

    1. Royal5
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      You would want Kola back next week

      1. arndff_
        • 12 Years
        7 years, 2 months ago

        this. better save your transfer 🙂

    2. Snevitz
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      B is fine, RLC has a good fixture.
      Kolasinac has 4 bad fixtures in the next 8 but after that he has 7 good ones, I considered shipping him but will just put him on the bench.

  22. Royal5
    • 13 Years
    7 years, 2 months ago

    #10 saved for Zlatan?

    1. Slartibartfast
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      Yep

      1. Slartibartfast
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 2 months ago

        Zlat10

  23. Feed tha Sheep
    • 12 Years
    7 years, 2 months ago

    Which is better option?
    A. Jesus & KDB > Lukaku & Pogba/Silva (-4)
    B. Jesus & Kolasinac> Lukaku & Hegazi (-4)
    C. Firmino & KDB > Lukaku & Jese/Richarlison (-4)
    D. Kane > Lukaku
    E. Wait a week for Lukaku

    1. Totti
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      B

      1. arndff_
        • 12 Years
        7 years, 2 months ago

        hegazi could lose his place when mcauley's back.

        a) jesus, kdb > kaku, silva
        or
        b) if you can buy dawson instead of hegazi

        1. Totti
          • 8 Years
          7 years, 2 months ago

          so A with pogba 🙂 that's the better option

    2. Snevitz
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      A with Pogba

    3. Pegboy
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      A) with Pogba or save.

  24. Totti
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 2 months ago

    front 8
    eriksen willian ince ritchie jwp
    kane lukakau firmino

    1 FT 0.5 itb

    A) start ince and ritchie and bench jwp ( save free transfer )
    B) ritchie and jwp to richarlison and phillips and bench ince (-4)
    C) ritchie or jwp to richarlison or phillips and play ince
    D) other sugestion

    1. arndff_
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      save

  25. Top 210 Club
    • 14 Years
    7 years, 2 months ago

    In Members, Rate my team function, why is Chalobah expected to get more than Richarlson? Needs an update right?

    1. Mark
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 17 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      I'll take a look but typically new players take time for their form to reflect in their rates for goals and assists - particularly an unknown quantity like Richarlison. The algorithm doesn't just jump a player after one start and one sub appearance.

      1. Top 210 Club
        • 14 Years
        7 years, 2 months ago

        Thanks Mark

  26. rincon88
    • 14 Years
    7 years, 2 months ago

    Would you rather:

    A) Alonso + Calvert-Lewin
    B) Chicharito + a solid 5.0 defender (Jones, Maguire, Stephens/Yoshida, etc)

    Rest of team looks like this:
    Elliot/Foster
    Hag/Davies/Lowe/Mbemba/ Alonso or 5.0
    Salah/Erikson/Pogba/Mooy/TC
    Kane/Luk/ Calvert-Lewin or The Little Pea

  27. Dobswell55
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 2 months ago

    Foster
    Ake Bertrand Dawson
    Eriksen KDB Willian Mooy Ritchie
    Kane (C) Lukaku

    Elliot Quaner Long Hünemeier

    A) Ake to Davies/Trippier
    B) Ake to Davies/Tripper, Ritchie to Richarlson (-4)
    C) Something genius which I have not yet thought of

    Would really appreciate any advice!

    1. rincon88
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      B for me.

  28. Bubz
    • 11 Years
    7 years, 2 months ago

    If Utd had better right back/left back options they would be unstoppable

    1. Slartibartfast
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      Don't think Valencia needs upgrading yet and Darmian is ok as back-up.

      LB could be a problem, but hopefully Shaw back will solve it.

      1. Bubz
        • 11 Years
        7 years, 2 months ago

        Valencia is pretty poor if you ask me. He doesn't bomb on enough, he always holds the ball up, his final pass is poor.

        1. Alexis Nonsense
          • 8 Years
          7 years, 2 months ago

          Yet Mourinho said Valencia is one of the best in the world...

          1. Bubz
            • 11 Years
            7 years, 2 months ago

            Well he would say that wouldn't he. He's clearly not. Utd lack proper width and it's because of the full backs

        2. Slartibartfast
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 9 Years
          7 years, 2 months ago

          Agree with that, he could definitely offer more threat, but I'm happy enough with him as a defender.

          1. Bubz
            • 11 Years
            7 years, 2 months ago

            Yeah Utd are looking very solid defensively, can't argue against that

      2. Alexis Nonsense
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 2 months ago

        Didn't Mourinho tell the world that Shaw doesn't have intelligence enough to play?

        "His body, my mind...etc"

    2. One Man
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      I think Daley Blind is a decent defender, maybe not the finished article going forward but reliable enough defensively.

      1. Bubz
        • 11 Years
        7 years, 2 months ago

        Yeah defensively their full backs are fine, they could just do with them being better going forward

        1. Danno - Emre Canada
          • 9 Years
          7 years, 2 months ago

          I reckon Jose has reigned Valencia in a bit

  29. Alexis Nonsense
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 2 months ago

    Alonso + 5.0m combo

    or 2x 6.0m wingbacks?

    Any decent wingback/attacking defenders at 6.0 besides Kola?

    1. Klopptomist Scott Jelly
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      A for sure

    2. Snevitz
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      Davies and Trippier should be £6m if that helps.

      1. Alexis Nonsense
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 2 months ago

        Thanks

        Trippier is already in, so it's Alonso + 5m then