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Best Leicester City players to sign on FPL in 2018/19 – Complete Members’ Analysis

16 July 2018 1190 comments
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The departure of Riyad Mahrez is the theme that runs throughout our latest detailed analysis for the new Fantasy Premier League season.

The Algerian leaves a big hole at Leicester City from both a goal-scoring and assist-providing perspective, meaning those left behind will have to up their game.

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

    So looking like the smart money could be on Salah-Auba-Kun for GW1, with whatever else you can fit around them.

    I was totally set on starting with Firmino, but mayactually have to go without now, to enable those three... Austin/Zaha/Tosun/Arnie are much kinder on the budget than Bobby

    Could he punish non owners though?

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    1. OldBenKenobi
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      Surely that kills your team structure and balance? You will likely be captaining Salah most times with the odd time on another premium? 3 seems over kill?

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      1. FC Hakkebøf
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 4 months ago

        this.. I can't stress this point enough

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      2. Epic Fail
        • 15 Years
        7 years, 4 months ago

        Personally I think "balance" is one of the most overrated things on here.-

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        1. Cpt Crunch Scott talent
          • 12 Years
          7 years, 4 months ago

          This.

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        2. OldBenKenobi
          • 8 Years
          7 years, 4 months ago

          I probably should have said “effective use of funds” rather than balance. But you get what I mean...

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

      Balance is important GW1, so I don't think it's about getting all 3 as it leaves the team incredibly unbalanced with little room for manoeuvre to change the set-up.

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      1. Flynny
        • 10 Years
        7 years, 4 months ago

        It's totally possible to have those 3 and keep a balanced squad....

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    3. The Big Fella
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      I've got those 3 and think I have a balanced squad too

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    4. Je suis le chat
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      Have Bobby and bin Kun IMO. I've Mo, Alexis, Bobby and Aub.

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      1. Flynny
        • 10 Years
        7 years, 4 months ago

        I reckon I can squeeze kun auba Salah and Sanchez.....while Still keeping the rest ok if I really want.

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    5. TheDonald
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      Balance does not exist.

      It depends which players perform. If Salah, Auba and Kun all get off to flyers and you only have one of them, it'll be difficult to find the money for the other two.

      Similarly, the top 6 could all keep clean sheets and the lower teams get hammered, or you could get a season where there's not many goals scored, meaning there's a lot of clean sheets in general and the lower teams' defence are better value.

      A 'balanced' team isn't necessarily good, because you could struggle to get the really premium players in, basically.

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      1. Epic Fail
        • 15 Years
        7 years, 4 months ago

        True that.

        In the end, no matter what your team is, you are always just a few transfers away from shifting the 'balance' to whatever is in fashion. Obviously taking hits isn't ideal but it's not the end of the world.

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    6. Cok3y5murf
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      3 players over 11m? Poor value.

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

    I think Lucas Perez is very much in Emery's plans, but he's not in the game. What's FPL's policy on loan returnees?

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    1. Peace-o
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      Will be added in game eventually

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    2. doublyG
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      Surely not nailed!

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      1. Pariße
        • 10 Years
        7 years, 4 months ago

        Of course not, a rotation player in the PL and important for Europa League, but that's not what I'm asking.

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  3. doublyG
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    7 years, 4 months ago

    Bottomed:

    A) Gross
    B) Mkhi
    C) Rambo

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    1. FC Hakkebøf
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      b

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    2. dbeck
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      C if he plays in an advanced role

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  4. FC Hakkebøf
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 4 months ago

    Bottomed

    Karius 4.0 (bold I know!)
    Bailey Stones Cedric Daniels 4.5 (everton?)
    KDB Mane Miki Pedro 4.5
    Kane Firmino Tosun

    I'm obviously waiting on more news regarding Kane and KDB for gw1 before deciding, but I think this team is pretty alround, and I'd like to keep my WC for as long as possible. Either that or make a nailed on squad for two-three gw's and then WC.

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    1. doublyG
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      Did I see Stones?

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      1. FC Hakkebøf
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 4 months ago

        Yeah having 2nd thoughts about that decision.. might change him to lovren/taa and upgrade karius to Ederson

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        1. The Big Fella
          • 9 Years
          7 years, 4 months ago

          Good plan. I'd also get rid of KDB

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    2. OldBenKenobi
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      I think you will need Salah to start with and then if it doesn’t work get rid. It’s too risky not having him and then having to try and get him than the other way around. But I like what you were trying for. Obviously a lot depends on transfers etc

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      1. FC Hakkebøf
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 4 months ago

        How would you get him in? Currently 0.0 itb

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        1. The Big Fella
          • 9 Years
          7 years, 4 months ago

          Sell KDB and upgrade Mane to Salah.

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          1. FC Hakkebøf
            • 8 Years
            7 years, 4 months ago

            KDB + Mane vs Salah + 6.5

            I think the first pair will outscore the 2nd pair.. Captaincy not a big issue either, as I can captain Kane a lot... KDB will cover gw 3 and 5.

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            1. The Big Fella
              • 9 Years
              7 years, 4 months ago

              I disagree but it is up to you

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    3. Emiliano Sala
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      Why not ignoring their gw1 blank?
      Just have better bench

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      1. FC Hakkebøf
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 4 months ago

        I think the bench is decent except for the 4.5 mid,.. If I change Stones to Chrtistensen, all my defenders have a decent shut at getting a cs.. So I could survive 1 week without Kane/KDB

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  5. ★Kuntheman★
    • 10 Years
    7 years, 4 months ago

    How's it looking?

    Ederson (Stekelenburg)
    Coleman PVA Tarkowski Kolasinac (Wan-Bissaka)
    Salah Mahrez Lookman (Hughes, Cairney)
    Aguero Aubameyang Iheanacho

    Couple of punts in there!

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    1. the snazzy viking
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      a couple punts too many

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    2. FC Hakkebøf
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      Not a fan of the defenders at all.. Midfield looks weak... Three +11 million players is simply just not the way to go imo...

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      1. ★Kuntheman★
        • 10 Years
        7 years, 4 months ago

        Scathing hahaha fair points tho

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    3. Cpt Crunch Scott talent
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      Doesn´t look a threat at all.

      #FookDa

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      1. ★Kuntheman★
        • 10 Years
        7 years, 4 months ago

        🙂

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        1. Cpt Crunch Scott talent
          • 12 Years
          7 years, 4 months ago

          😉

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    4. Pariße
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      Question marks on Kolašinac', Lookman's and Iheanacho's nailedness.

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      1. ★Kuntheman★
        • 10 Years
        7 years, 4 months ago

        Yep, I’ll downgrade Nacho and Kola for a Jota upgrade if they’re not nailed

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    5. Witty Pun: Not good at this…
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      As a Leicester fan... Iheanacho will probably not start. If I was a betting man I would bet against it. Maybe next season.

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      1. Witty Pun: Not good at this…
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 4 months ago

        Lookman is in my team for the mo, however.

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      2. ★Kuntheman★
        • 10 Years
        7 years, 4 months ago

        Really? Why not?

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        1. Witty Pun: Not good at this…
          • 8 Years
          7 years, 4 months ago

          Vardy isn't really very good at playing with another striker next to him. Near the end of last season Nacho was really growing into the sort of Okazaki role, but now we've finally signed a real No 10 I don't think he will start. It's great tp have him as a depth option though as it's clear he's now good enough to start if we change formation

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          1. ★Kuntheman★
            • 10 Years
            7 years, 4 months ago

            Argh that sucks. He looked great with Vardy last year. So who is taking his place?

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            1. Witty Pun: Not good at this…
              • 8 Years
              7 years, 4 months ago

              You probably won't read this, but Maddison is our new signing from the championship and I expect it will be him.

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    6. Brosstan
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      Good.

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  6. ENEMY
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 4 months ago

    Is Demarai Grey a good option as a 4th/5th mid? And can I find any articles or table here regarding 2017/18 PP 90 min vs 2018 Price for all the Top performing players? Thanks in advance.

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    1. Naboo
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      If he is nailed then could be a great option. It's a wait and see for me though.

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      1. ENEMY
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 4 months ago

        Yes, it's always better to wait. But I thought he'll slot in Mahrez's position!

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        1. BigBarn
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 8 Years
          7 years, 4 months ago

          Keep an eye on Diamate for that role, too. Was passing the eye-test at the end of last season and is the same price.

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    2. BigBarn
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      Not exactly the question, of course, but I was chatting to a Norwich season-ticket-holder today who was absolutely convinced young James Maddison is about to destroy the EPL. Thought he was good enough for somewhere like Chelsea and that Leicester were lucky, lucky boys. Just in the unlikely event that you were thinking more of 'Leicester assets', and less of 'possible 5.0s'.

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      1. Witty Pun: Not good at this…
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 4 months ago

        He'll be more of a No. 10, with Diabate and Gray probably on the wings, although we'll probably sign another winger. Neither Gray or Diabate have any end product atm, although Diabate is a lot more raw than Gray so there's lots of possible improvement to be had.

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        1. BigBarn
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 8 Years
          7 years, 4 months ago

          Yes, exactly. Maddison in a genuine no.10 role with Vardy in front of him. Could be an absolute steal at 6.5 if he's fit and firing.

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          1. Witty Pun: Not good at this…
            • 8 Years
            7 years, 4 months ago

            He's in my team for the mo 🙂

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            1. BigBarn
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 8 Years
              7 years, 4 months ago

              If Leicester had Palace's opening fixtures, I'd be extremely tempted too. Certainly on the watchlist.

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  7. Naboo
    • 13 Years
    7 years, 4 months ago

    How’s this looking for a flexible 4-3-3 (4-4-2 for the odd tough Jimenez fixture that Cairney covers with nice fixtures)?

    Will need to monitor Wan-B and Masuaku obviously but hoping there will be viable 4.0 and 4.5 alternatives if not to make this happen. Walcott the other than that could be replaced by another option, not entirely convinced.

    Foster | (Fabianski)
    Mendy | Robertson | Douglas | Cedric | (Wan-Bissaka)
    Salah | Marrez | Walcott | (Cairney) | (Masuaku)
    Aguero | Aubameyang | Jimenez

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    1. BigBarn
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      That was almost my exact same draft from last week. May go back to it. The best combination of goalkeepers is anyone's guess, I probably prefer Costa (or maybe even Ralls) to Cairney and not tempted at all by Masuaku (my latest theory is that we're all massively underestimating Puncheon's apparent fitness) but this is a fine, fine team.

      One question - if after a few weeks Aguero starts getting rotated, what's the plan? Down to Firmino I guess seems easiest but it would be hard to take any more out of midfield to upgrade to Kane if necessary, no?

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      1. BigBarn
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 4 months ago

        Or am I over-thinking this?

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  8. ol3andre
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    7 years, 4 months ago

    A) Tosun - Eriksen

    B) Firmino - Richarlison

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    1. CaptainPlatypus
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      A. Although I'd keep an eye on Eriksen pre-season and see how likely he is to feature heavily from GW1.

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  9. Siggy in the Middle
    • 10 Years
    7 years, 4 months ago

    Zaha + Ramsey

    Or

    Mahrez + Jiminez (or another 5.5 or below striker)?

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    1. Naboo
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      M&J

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

      Unsure if Jiménez will play consistently

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    3. RomeluStormzy
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      Ings if he moves

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      1. BigBarn
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 4 months ago

        Ings to Fulham would be so lovely, wouldn't it?

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

          Would they rather have ings or mitrovic though?

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          1. BigBarn
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 8 Years
            7 years, 4 months ago

            Defo the latter but it would still be lovely. Much more boring if he went somewhere like Cardiff. Just want him to move, basically.

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  10. mataave
    • 10 Years
    7 years, 4 months ago

    Nailed Everton defenders other than Coleman? Keane??

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    1. A.T
      • 15 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      Baines. Keane is nailed.

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      1. A.T
        • 15 Years
        7 years, 4 months ago

        Sorry I meant isn't nailed.

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        1. BigBarn
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 8 Years
          7 years, 4 months ago

          Keane is pretty much nailed unless we sign another decent CB *and* Holgate doesn't impress Silva to the point of nailedness. No way I'd put him in my team, though.

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          1. A.T
            • 15 Years
            7 years, 4 months ago

            I disagree. All the centre backs are fighting for spots.

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            1. BigBarn
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 8 Years
              7 years, 4 months ago

              He started Keane and Holgate in the 'first XI' line-up the other day, and if he starts any combination of Holgate/Jags/Williams then there would be riots at Goodison. Actually, just forget about Williams, he's done. The only possible way Keane doesn't start at present is if Holgate essentially becomes top-dog and Silva thinks Jags still has the legs to keep Keane out of the team most weeks, which he doesn't. Trust me, It's Keane's place to lose. Still a rubbish fantasy asset, though. Smart money with a month to go is on Holgate at 4.5 if you just wanted cover, but more pre-season will tell us.

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    2. olly:)
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      Baines atm, but we'll sign a left back, Keane is as close to nailed as he could be - his place to lose.

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  11. Maddi Son
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 4 months ago

    Thoughts on this GW2 team?

    Ederson
    Coleman, Doherty, PVA, Robertson
    Lookman, Sanchez, Mahrez, De Bruyne
    Firmino, Aubameyang

    4.0 - Wan-Bissaka, Chalobah, 4.5

    I'd start with Mane with 0.5itb and then swap for De Bruyne following week.

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    1. Maddi Son
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      Average points from last 2 seasons:

      De Bruyne - 204
      Firmino - 180
      Aguero - 172

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      1. Hy liverpool
        • 12 Years
        7 years, 4 months ago

        Salah?

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        1. Maddi Son
          • 8 Years
          7 years, 4 months ago

          153

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      2. J ⚒ Gimme ur Mané
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        7 years, 4 months ago

        That means nothing.

        Look how many minutes each of them played.

        If Aguero played the same minutes as de Bruyne he’d have been top of your “list”.

        Just got to pull off riding the Aguero wave at the right time.

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        1. Maddi Son
          • 8 Years
          7 years, 4 months ago

          What makes you think Aguero is going to get more minutes?

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  12. Coaly
    • 13 Years
    7 years, 4 months ago

    a) Azpi and Tomkins
    b) Bellerin and PVA

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    1. The Pesci challenge
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      A

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    2. J ⚒ Gimme ur Mané
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      A

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  13. Champ
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    7 years, 4 months ago

    What are people's views on Morata?

    Is it possible that he could see strong gametime this season - potential good value?

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

      Wait and see

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    2. makaveli123
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      Think he'll score plenty of goals this season. But I am not starting with him. Wait and see

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    3. A.T
      • 15 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      I don't rate him at all. I don't think he's ever had a great scoring record has he?

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

      Higuain is coming I suspect

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    5. Champ
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      Fair enough thNks guys. Bookmark so

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    6. AK ⭐
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      Linked to AC Milan and he's said to be interested.

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  14. squ1rrel
    • 11 Years
    7 years, 4 months ago

    CAVALEIRO!!!

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    1. Prøfeßör …
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      Stop it with Cavaleiro, man. He and Costa are fighting for one position. When Joao Mario joins, both of them will be massive rotation risks.

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      1. Mysterion
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 4 months ago

        Wow is that confirmed? It really is Portugal FC...

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        1. Prøfeßör …
          • 9 Years
          7 years, 4 months ago

          Not confirmed yet, it's close.

          https://www.google.co.uk/amp/s/www.birminghammail.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/inter-milan-wolves-transfers-mario-14910952.amp

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        2. Prøfeßör …
          • 9 Years
          7 years, 4 months ago

          https://mobile.twitter.com/JferreiraBeIN/status/1017892180776583168

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      2. The Pesci challenge
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        7 years, 4 months ago

        Will be off to Fulham soon anyway

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

    DaleyBlind to Ajax is official. Time to get rid of the deadwood.

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    1. makaveli123
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      One of my fav players actually, but the right decision is to get rid.

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      1. Zilla
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 4 months ago

        Yeah he was professional and played with his heart every time he plays.

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    2. Je suis le chat
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      Way too slow at the top level.

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  16. FPL Maldini
    • 11 Years
    7 years, 4 months ago

    Is Schluup likely to be a nailed OOP defender?

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    1. Dušan Citizen
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      As they have got only Townsend and injury magnet Sako on the wings, he could probably nail that spot.

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  17. RomeluStormzy
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 4 months ago

    Much happier now!

    Foster (Fabs)
    Coleman Robertson Cedric (WB) (Peltier)
    Salah Mahrez Mkhi Sane Willian
    Tosun Firmino (Kamara)

    What you think?

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    1. doublyG
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      Dont like Willian pick

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      1. squ1rrel
        • 11 Years
        7 years, 4 months ago

        willian good diff

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      2. RomeluStormzy
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 4 months ago

        Underrated. If he stays, dare I will get the best out of him. 7.5 is a bargain, although I'm worried about world cup fatigue.

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

          Sarri not dare i

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        2. doublyG
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 13 Years
          7 years, 4 months ago

          I think he's a very good player. Often doesn't translate to points though

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      3. The Pesci challenge
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        7 years, 4 months ago

        I like the willian pick, can’t see Chelsea losing hazard and then Willian in the same window. Sarri could make him the main man. Golovin is off to Monaco so there’s not a lot left out there to buy

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    2. BananaNose Maldonado
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      With AWB, Peltier and Kamara in there, you are asking for trouble. AWB might "win" the job, but he's young, and I think Ward will still get plenty of games. Liverpool have a bit more depth now, so Salah and Firmino will get the occasional rest. Having a playing bench will be important.

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  18. doublyG
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    7 years, 4 months ago

    Does this look ok:

    Fabianski - Foster
    Robertson - Bailly - Davies - Coleman - Cedric
    Salah - Mahrez - Gross - Jota - Deulofeu
    Aguero - Arnautovic - Kamara

    A) keep Jota - Delofeu
    B) go Mkhi - Carney

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

      Jota Mkhi and cairney

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

        No gross

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        1. doublyG
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 13 Years
          7 years, 4 months ago

          Not a fan? I think he has good potential

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          1. The Pesci challenge
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 11 Years
            7 years, 4 months ago

            Not for the price

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      2. doublyG
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        7 years, 4 months ago

        Instead of Gross?

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    2. squ1rrel
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      you need cavaleiro!

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      1. doublyG
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        7 years, 4 months ago

        Why?

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  19. Majestic Chanka
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 4 months ago

    Anyone reckon Fraser might start the season for Bou?

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    1. doublyG
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      Does it matter?

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  20. Chelsea under Sarri
    AK ⭐
    • 13 Years
    7 years, 4 months ago

    Hello lads. Long post incoming.

    So as a Chelsea fan, it was frustrating to see the Sarri saga go for months, but it feels really good to finally have him as our manager. In that duration, I had researched a fair bit about him and the term "Sarri-ball" and was hugely impressed.

    He payed a 4-3-3 formation at Napoli with his front 3 being very narrow. I will try and guess the players that may play under him.

    Courtois*
    Azpilicueta Christensen* Rudiger Emerson/Alonso
    Kante - Jorginho - Barkley/Cesc/RLC
    Willian* - Morata* - Hazard*

    His Napoli side attacked a lot more from the left flank than the right, with Hamsik being the key as Left Center Mid. In Chelsea's team, there's no real goalscorer in the midfield so it's anyone's guess who will be played as the LCM here. It could even be Barkley, in which case we could have a very good option. Cesc is more likely cause of his reputation but he probably doesn't have the legs to press all the time anymore.

    Left Back is the key position here for me. Alonso lacks pace and is not very good technically on the ball, which works against him. Emerson is much better in that aspect and we may have a bargain here if Emerson is selected over Alonso.

    I have included the * on players that may leave during this window. Hazard and Courtois are linked to Real Madrid, while Willian is linked with Barcelona.

    Alvaro Morata is linked with AC MIlan and it seems like Chelsea are bringing in Rugani (CB) and Higuain from Juventus. Important to note that Rugani could be preferred over Christensen easily as he has played under Sarri at Empoli. He played every minute under him in the league and didn't get a single yellow card all season.

    As for Higuain, he had the season of his lief under Sarri, scoring 36 goals in Serie A alone, becoming the best goalscorer ever in the competition. It remains to be seen whether he will be able to perform well, if he were to join.

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    1. AK ⭐
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      Little correction here, as the * on Christensen doesn't mean he'll be sold. It just means this is a key position which could change if Rugani joins.

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    2. Witty Pun: Not good at this…
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      Kante been linked out too 😛

      We all now it's just paper talk though

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      1. AK ⭐
        • 13 Years
        7 years, 4 months ago

        Yup, I'm not looking too much into Kante's links right now though. He has 3 years left in his contract still and it seems to be an enquiry from Barcelona at best. Others are a bit more realistic to go for me.

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    3. Brosstan
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      No room for Moses?

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      1. AK ⭐
        • 13 Years
        7 years, 4 months ago

        In my opinion, no. He'll probably be used as a backup and should see games in Cups and Europa League during the season. I wouldn't think he'd nail down the Right Wing role, but stranger things have happened.

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    4. BigBarn
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      Cheers dude. Really hoping Emerson becomes an option too.

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      1. AK ⭐
        • 13 Years
        7 years, 4 months ago

        It's very likely imo. We'll know more in pre season and especially against City in the Charity Shield game.

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        1. Luca Brasi
          • 9 Years
          7 years, 4 months ago

          No room for Pedro?

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          1. AK ⭐
            • 13 Years
            7 years, 4 months ago

            Could be him starting over Willian too, good shout. If we don't sign a winger on the right flank if Willian leaves, then you've got your pick!

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    5. il Brutto
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      I think Sarri will actually play a 4-3-1-2 formation. Especially if you end up losing Hazard and/or Willian. That's the formation that he used at Empoli and tried to use at Napoli at the start of his time there.

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      1. AK ⭐
        • 13 Years
        7 years, 4 months ago

        Yeah I did look at the possibility of a 4-3-1-2 as well, especially if Chelsea keep Morata while signing Higuain, but when I was writing there were some very reliable sources in Italy stating Milan's interest in signing Morata. They've had a change in ownership too.

        At this moment, a 4-3-3 is much more suited to the squad that a 4-3-1-2 imo.

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    6. Norregard
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      Copying this from another forum (not by me so not taking credit) as an addition to the conversation.

      Quote:
      As for his tactics, Chelsea is basically good to go, great fit for him.

      4-3-3, controlling the game with possession and trying to work it in the box with passing into space is the general idea.

      One phyisically dominating CB, although I don't rate Rudiger. Koulibaly is a lot better.
      Other one that's decent with the ball. Luiz, Cahill, Christiansen looks good enough and they're all better than Albiol.
      Azpilicueta is better than Hysay. RB that's better defensively, but not inept in attack.
      Left-back that is attack-oriented. Alonso is probably better than Ghoulam.
      Jorginho will still be in charge of controlling the game from deep.
      Allan is basically poor man's Kante, so that's an upgrade.
      Third midfield position is the biggest question mark. Hamšik was the guy who moved into space, provided key passes and was a goal-scoring threat.
      Lampard-type of player. Haven't seen enough of Bakayoko and RLC to know if they would excel at the role. Fabregas is kind of too slow for that at this point, better suited forJorginho's backup.
      Insignie-Hazard is similar to Kante situation. Left winger that cuts inside and leaves space for LB, basically the best player and main threat on the team.
      Same goes for Willian-Callejon, but Callejon is more of a forward, while Willian is a winger.
      CF position is second biggest question mark. Sarri has proven he can work with various types of players. Higuain was great for Napoli. Mertens, completely different player replaced him and did well.
      He has three different types in Michy, Morata and Giroud so I wouldn't really know, but I doubt he will go for anyone except for Higuain at a reasonable price.

      Much like Conte, Sarri is really stubborn and set in his ways, regardless of their completely different views on football.
      But unlike Conte, he's always said he doesn't care about transfers, he just gives his suggestions and that's it. Tries to get the best out of what he's got at his disposal.

      Chelsea fan will watch some entertaining football, that's for sure.

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      1. AK ⭐
        • 13 Years
        7 years, 4 months ago

        Yeah, pretty much on the same page regarding most personnel and their positions, although I'd pick Emerson over Alonso but I could easily be wrong there.

        Very informative. Thank you. Have a +1

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    7. is this real
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      • 8 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      I think it's too soon to say who and what formation Sarri will play. Too many players potentially leaving, and after all he has to use what he has at his disposal. Moses and Alonso are an excellent source of attack on the wings and it sounds like that would fit his style, even if it means dropping the 433 formation. If he actually plays two defensive mids, he might drop to 3 FBs and employ the two WBs in a 3-4-2-1 formation like Chelsea last season. Unless he played 2 DMs in a 433 at Napoli?

      Plus he might test various strategies during the season before settling on a particular setup.

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      1. AK ⭐
        • 13 Years
        7 years, 4 months ago

        From what I've read about Sarri, he's stubborn with his gamestyle and I definitely see us moving back to a 4 man defence. He's never really played a 3 man defence in his career and now that Jorginho has come in, I'm very confident that we'll move to a 4 man defence and 3 man midfield.

        It's too early for sure, but I'm just trying to make sense and figuring out what kind of team will he be playing if he had the current squad at this disposal and have included players that are very close to joining Chelsea right now and the players they will likely be replacing.

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        1. is this real
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 8 Years
          7 years, 4 months ago

          That's interesting. Total speculation but to achieve both a high press and balance in the team with 2 DMs in 433, I'd expect the RB/LB to play a role in the high press (ie the Alonsos and Moses).

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    8. Eden Wizard
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      Emerson would be the likely fit but can't see Alonso sticking around as he was breaking in to the Spain squad in qualifying on his Chelsea form!

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      1. Eden Wizard
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 4 months ago

        1ml extra for nailed Azpi

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        1. Andy_Social
          • 13 Years
          7 years, 4 months ago

          Spent the last 2 days in transit, late to the party.

          I think Sarri will be a great manager for Chelsea. However, I wouldn't be too hasty.
          1. The coming days look like Chelsea will be caught in transfer chaos - entirely of their own making but tough on Sarri.
          2. Sarri plays a pressing system, one that Chelsea is unused to. In this I'd look to the arrivals of Pochettino and Klopp. In both cases it took the better part of a season for their teams to click. I think Chelsea will need a year to start playing 'Sarriball'.
          Another positive feature of Sarri connects with my point #1. He likes to develop young players. This ought to mean promotion for RLC. However,, in addition Chelsea have a vast army of young players permanently farmed out on loan. If Sarri finds the transfer window closes and his squad have gaps, he'll bring some of the best young things into his squad. This is exciting from an FPL perspective, but they will need time.

          So for me, I'm looking at gradual development for Chelsea and won't go overboard on their assets from the start of the season.

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  21. dunas_dog
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    7 years, 4 months ago

    Early days but any Telegraph game players any views on this starting 11?

    Fabianski
    Robertson Van Aanholt Mendy
    Salah Sané Eriksen Sigurdsson Willian
    King Aubameyang

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    1. J ⚒ Gimme ur Mané
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      Looking good mate.

      It’s always so much easier to build a telegraph squad in comparison to an FPL one isn’t it!

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  22. Zilla
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 4 months ago

    Rugani-Chelsea: 45 million pounds! Meeting with Juve between tomorrow and Wednesda - Pedulla

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    1. Hy liverpool
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      45m?

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      1. Zilla
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 4 months ago

        yep

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  23. Hy liverpool
    • 12 Years
    7 years, 4 months ago

    Today's draft
    After romurs that TAA and Ederson won't start the season.

    Foster Fabianski
    Robo Coleman Cedric Tomkins Peltier
    Sanchez Mane Dilva Willian Deulf
    Auba Firmino Kamara

    Thoughts!

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    1. The Pesci challenge
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      Where’s the rumours on Ederson not starting?

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      1. LSK
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 4 months ago

        The MEN tried to predict City’s lineup and predicted Ederson would be rested because of all his World Cup minutes. They also predicted Jesus would play.

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      2. Hy liverpool
        • 12 Years
        7 years, 4 months ago

        https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/man-city-team-news-arsenal-14911332.amp

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    2. dunas_dog
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      What rumour about Ederson? He did not play in WC. Googled and could not find any rumours?

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      1. The Pesci challenge
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        7 years, 4 months ago

        This, load of rubbish

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      2. Hy liverpool
        • 12 Years
        7 years, 4 months ago

        https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/man-city-team-news-arsenal-14911332.amp

        It's prediction I know but I do think willian Firmino Ederson to come late.

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        1. BigBarn
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 8 Years
          7 years, 4 months ago

          But yet they predicted Jesus starting! It's some click-bait that the work-experience guy did in between tea-making duties. This is exactly how nonsense rumours start. Listen to what Pep says an watch the pre-season friendlies.

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          1. TheDonald
            • 7 Years
            7 years, 4 months ago

            How Man City could line up at Arsenal on opening day of Premier League

            Success at the World Cup for Manchester City's stars has come at a price, with many of them already behind schedule for next season

            BY STUART BRENNAN
            08:00, 16 JUL 2018UPDATED15:45, 15 JUL 2018

            Stuart has been the MEN's Manchester City correspondent since 2009. He joined the MEN in 1998, as boxing writer and charted the rise of Ricky Hatton from unknown to world champion. He became a Manchester United writer, winning the Football Supporters’ Federation’s Football Writer of the Year award in 2006 for his coverage of the Glazer takeover and formation of FC United.

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            1. BigBarn
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 8 Years
              7 years, 4 months ago

              lolz. Okay, thanks. I'll rephrase. It was written by Stuart Brennan on his tea-break three weeks in advance of the game in question because they needed some filler.

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              1. J ⚒ Gimme ur Mané
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                • 11 Years
                7 years, 4 months ago

                😆

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  24. N00B
    • 11 Years
    7 years, 4 months ago

    Jota or James Maddison ? Both are 6.5 and were v.good in Championship last season.

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

      Jota

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    2. Peace-o
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      I am a massive fan of Maddison, however he isn't nailed on when compared to Jota. Should he recover from injury and partake in some pre-season games, he could nail down Mahrez position. Was immense for Norwich.

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    3. J ⚒ Gimme ur Mané
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      One plays for the unknown promoted Wolves, the other plays for a tried and trust premier league side......

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  25. Stevecat
    • 11 Years
    7 years, 4 months ago

    Neves and aguero

    Or

    Sane and Arnie

    Thanks

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    1. The Bandit
      • 15 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      B is much better but has no Aguero.. So A 😛

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      1. J ⚒ Gimme ur Mané
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        7 years, 4 months ago

        This 😎

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  26. Invincibles
    • 11 Years
    7 years, 4 months ago

    First thoughts on this as a first draft? Threw it together without much thought, appreciate any feedback

    Ederson, Fabianski
    Trippier kolasinac ward daniels bednarek
    Salah Eriksen yarmalenko jota Kenedy
    Zaha Barnes Aguero

    Might downgrade trippier and upgrade yarmalenko to Silva and do Aguero to Auba, good moves?

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    1. CaptainPlatypus
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      I think Burnley could struggle this season; rotation issues with EL and price rises mean they aren't all such good value anymore.

      Couple of post WC players who could miss early games. Trippier/Eriksen.

      And as much as I love him, we'll have to wait and see whether Kola is nailed.

      Silva I'm not sure about this season, might see more rotation (should be ok initially though), but I think Auba will have a great season.

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  27. England23
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 4 months ago

    How does this look?

    Ward
    Robertson Bailly PVA Coleman
    Mkhi Salah Jota
    Aubameyang Aguero Zaha

    Subs: Fab Masuaku Stephens Bennett

    Thanks guys

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    1. Hy liverpool
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      Not sure about man.utd defender yet. Wait and see imo.
      Midfield doesn't look good I think 3 heavy hitters is the reason

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    2. Invincibles
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      Wouldnt dooblenon Liverpool defence and don't personally like Coleman as a pick, otherwise decent. ederson and kolasinac instead?

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      1. squ1rrel
        • 11 Years
        7 years, 4 months ago

        sokratis

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  28. Emiliano Sala
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 4 months ago

    Still waiting for fulham to sign mitrovic...

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    1. Hy liverpool
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      Will be at 6.5

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      1. Emiliano Sala
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 4 months ago

        6.0 my guess at most

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        1. The Pesci challenge
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 11 Years
          7 years, 4 months ago

          Hope so

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    2. The Pesci challenge
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      Yeah I know tell me about it, heard he has another week on holiday so will have to wait but highly annoying

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  29. FC Hakkebøf
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 4 months ago

    Take a pick

    A) Kane, Tosun, KDB, Mane, 4.5 def
    B) Aguero, Auba, Salah, 4.5 mid, 4.0 def
    C) Aguero, Tosun, Salah, Willian + 5.0 def (or two premium defenders and a cheaper mid)

    Currently leaning towards A, as I will captain Kane week in week out, except when he faces a top 6 side, in which case I will captain KDB... Only worry is KDB + Kane being rested in gw 1, but I can cover that with a bench and Mane or Firmino as the vice-captain

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    1. Emiliano Sala
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      Forget kun and spread the cash

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  30. TheDonald
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 4 months ago

    Allison to Liverpool?

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    1. The Pesci challenge
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      Nope off to Chelsea after Courtois to Real

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    2. Hy liverpool
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      I hope so

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