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Geoff Geoff
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Introduction to the article type

With so many RMTs on site, we’re going to start collecting them in these RMT Community Articles.

To start, site regular and moderator Gregor has given us his team, and some explanations of his choices. Feel free to comment on his team.

This is also a place for you to post your team, and please respond to a few others while you’re at it!

Mods have been alerted, and will spend some time on these pages responding.

Let’s try to keep the main article pages free from RMTs!

Gregor’s RMT

Gunn/McCarthy, Fabianski
VVD, Bailly, Mendy, Cook, Wan-Bissaka
Salah, Silva, Mahrez, Mkhitaryan, Ward
Firmino, Zaha, Mitrovic.

Goalkeepers
Two great value looking goalkeepers for £9m with perfect home and away rotation and good home fixtures to start the season. If there’s doubt over the Southampton number one though I may get Foster and bring Cedric in as my £4.5m defender.

Defenders
I’ve gone with van Dijk over Robertson due to slight concern around Robertson missing the odd game around Champions League ties, if Liverpool get a tough group.

Bailly seems assured to start the season and no reason to think he won’t then keep his place. £5.5m to cover United’s defence looks too good to miss.

Mendy looks underpriced due to previous injury problems, cheaper than Walker and should be good for assists.

What I like about Cook is that he’s very bench-able as you don’t expect much from a Bournemouth defender, but he has the potential to produce when called upon and also offers perfect home and away rotation with Wan-Bissaka, who looks a no brainer for bench fodder at £4m – nice fixtures too.

Midfielders 
Salah, the obvious GW1 captain, and I (hope) expect Liverpool to make a strong start before the fixtures stiffen.

Mahrez is nice and rested and Silva looks a great price for a guy seemingly nailed on before the family problems, and City’s fixtures from GW’s 2-7 make a City triple up seem entirely sensible.

Mkhitaryan could be an absolute steal at £7m. Tough opening fixtures but just can’t ignore a player of this quality at that price though.

Cardiff’s Danny Ward as £4.5m bench fodder, subject to change; he has a goal threat which is unusual at this price point, and easy to bench as you would expect Cardiff to struggle.

Forwards
Bobby Firmino up top to further tap into the Liverpool attack, with strong early fixtures and a nice price. I’d be surprised if he’s not fit to start GW1.

Zaha, the Palace talisman with pre-season form and strong early fixtures. I do worry he might move though so also got my eye on Tosun for this slot.

Mitrovic just edges out Austin for my third striker slot for now due to surety of starts, funded by trading Sane for Mahrez. Have always liked Mitrovic and should continue to thrive at Fulham now he’s the main man.

Conclusion

Thoughts? Suggestions? Where have I gone wrong, and where have I gone right? What do you suggest I change?

Remember, post your RMTs below in this article. There will be another new RMT Community Article tomorrow.

Geoff Former CEO of FFScout. Hardcore casual. Follow them on Twitter

  1. Kenzie1990
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 4 months ago

    Looking for some help with my team, can anyone rate it / give me some advice?

    Ederson (Stekelenburg)
    Bailly Van Dijk Azpilicueta (Simpson & Wan-Bissaka)
    Sanchez Helder Costa Richarlison Salah (Hudson-Odoi)
    Firmino Zaha Arnautovic

    That leaves me with £1.5M in the bank, I'm open to changing players of course.

    1. PoolSince2015
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      I like it, nice balance with assured starters and punts.

      Do you believe that Simpson will be a starter?

      1. Kenzie1990
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 4 months ago

        Thank you, I keep changing my mind on players. Lol.

        I know Simpson has played a few games pre season for Bournemouth but not sure if he'll get minutes.
        Could change him for another cheap bench fodder player.

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

      Not a fan of the sanchez and Salah double up, and you are lacking city cover. Downgrade Sanchez to a city mid (Mahrez?) and upgrade helder costa

      1. Kenzie1990
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 4 months ago

        Good shout, guess I can't drop Salah so would have to be Sanchez.
        I do think Sanchez will start the season well but will it be more than a City midfielder, probably not.

    3. Zladan
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      Upgrade one of those middle 3 midfielders to a City player.

    4. Toblerone52 - Zlatan Ibra-H…
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      Hudson- Odoi is really tempting me after a good pre season, looks a strong side, maybe I'd upgrade Costa to pedro etc if he will be your 4th midfielder

      1. Kenzie1990
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 4 months ago

        He had Bellerin on toast yesterday all game, be good to see him get minutes.

        With the Willian situation Pedro should start so that could be a good call to use the 1.5M on upgrading Costa to Pedro.

  2. PoolSince2015
    • 10 Years
    7 years, 4 months ago

    I believe that this team is fairly balanced, even though I guess that is lacks real premium defenders.

    Foster
    Luiz*, Shaw, Doherty
    Salah, Sánchez, Mané, Rich
    Aguero, Zaha, King

    Button, WB, Bennett

    *if he starts CS and looks to continue the good form.

    If nothing else comes up I would likely transfer Shaw to a Arsenal defender come gw3. What do you think?

    1. Rasping Drive
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      Luiz and Shaw might be transfers waiting to happen, but that’s the risk you run when going with such a big midfield. You might be lucky, in which case it could pay dividends. Very strong

    2. Robson-Canoe
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      Sexy Team with Sanchez, Aguero and Salah all in there, I like it a lot. Shaw obviously a risk and your bench is garbage but that's what you get for fitting those premium players in. Good luck

      1. Robson-Canoe
        • 10 Years
        7 years, 4 months ago

        I'd personally downgrade Mané to a 6.5-7.5 midfielder and upgrade defence/bench.

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

          Agree with this, Mane is not essential in my humble opinion, downgrade to 6.5 and upgrade Doherty and bench

  3. Ohh1454
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 4 months ago

    Thoughts ? West Ham and fulhams defenders rotate well as does Everton and Watford
    Ederson (boruc)
    Taa le marchand kabasele (ogbonna jags )
    Salah mane mahrez Pedro richalarison
    Kane gray (kamara)

    1. Superbadhine
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      Double up of Mane and Salah is a very expensive way into Pools midfield, If they can play same fashion as last season could be a big hitter but I think for 9.5mil you should be signing the likes of Eriksen. Kane still unsure to start GW1 so Eriksen could be best way into Spurs side.

    2. Rasping Drive
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      I doubt any of the teams you mention rotate well will keep many cleansheets early doors

    3. BeDreamin
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      I think Kane will miss the first GW might miss the first two. There's a good balance money wise. I'm not sure Ogbonna will start for west ham with the new signings they have made.

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

    Long time lurker, great idea for this RMT article. As always, fire away your concerns,

    Ederson 4.0
    Bailly Luiz Robbo Wan Bisaka Boly
    Salah Richarlison Mahrez Pogba Cairney
    Firmino Lacazette Kamara

    1. Toblerone52 - Zlatan Ibra-H…
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      Pogba probably won't start gameweek 1, otherwise it looks very strong 🙂 like the lacazette pick

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

        Who'd you suggest instead of Pogba? I was on Martial for a while, but he looks unlikely. Mkhi?

        1. Toblerone52 - Zlatan Ibra-H…
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 9 Years
          7 years, 4 months ago

          I'm waiting on Arsenal players till we know who's central to Emery's plans.

    2. PoolSince2015
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      I would pay close attention to Mourinho and what he is saying about Pogba, IF he is starting against Leicester he should be gold.

    3. Zladan
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      Will Laca start?

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

        Laca is the main CF, if anything he might get pulled at 60 in a few games but still should equal his output to Auba

    4. BeDreamin
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      I actually think Pogba will start GW1 due to the poor pre-season they are having. I think Pogba is a great pick. I'm tempted

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

        pogba is still on holiday no way he starts the season

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

      Pogba won’t start- perhaps a 6.5 and upgrade third striker to Austin or find .5 m in defence for Wood/King

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

    Views on this welcome. Patricio/Foster rotate pretty well, scope to change Mané to KDB, and DSilva to Mkhitaryian in week 3 and I think overall offers flexibility to respond to players showing form

    Patricio Foster
    Robertson DLuiz Mendy Cedric Wan-B
    Salah DSilva Mané Richarlison Cairney
    Aguero Arnie Quanar

    1. Toblerone52 - Zlatan Ibra-H…
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      Looks very strong, good all round team.

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

      Bad week for you when Liverpool blank and Agüero is on the bench.

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

        Basically not enough diversification across big 6 teams.

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

          Ok thanks perhaps Mané to Eriksen then and Aguero to Aubameyang

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

            Mane to Eriksen sounds good.

            Do you not fancy Chelsea attacking-wise?

            I’d keep Agüero...

            Little known on this forum is that City GW2-7 is the easiest 6 week spell of the season for any team (Ben Crellin worked his Excel magic to calculate it). Maximise it.

            1. Superbadhine
              • 14 Years
              7 years, 4 months ago

              City GW2-7, more important defensive cover or attacking do you think?

    3. Lone Wolf FPL
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      Pep said that DSilva will be rotated but rest is nice

  6. Toblerone52 - Zlatan Ibra-H…
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 4 months ago

    Might as well throw mine out there, yours looks very good Gregor, I've gone Arnie and King over Mitro and Zaha but that's all I disagree with 🙂

    Ederson Hamer
    Robertson Azpilicueta Mendy Bailly (Wan-Bisaka)
    Salah Sanchez Eriksen Richarlison (Neves)
    Arnautovic King (Kamara)

    Sanchez is a placeholder because I really want KDB and if it looks like he'll be back gameweek 1 or 2 I will start with him. Neves I've gone for becasue he's well owned and could be on a lot of set pieces. Cheap up top could limit my ability to jump on Auba, Kane or Aguero but I just see a lot of value in defence and midfield for now.

    Any thoughts would be great 🙂

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

      I see your reasoning and it could work out well. I'd personally want to have atleast 1 big hitter up top. You seem keen on sanchez and salah so maybe downgrade Eriksen to a 6.5 and upgrade King to Firmino?

      Lots of money spent on the defence too, maybe downgrade Mendy to a 4.5, Ederson is enough city defence cover. Also monitor Luiz instead of Azpi as he's cheaper.

      1. Toblerone52 - Zlatan Ibra-H…
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 4 months ago

        Cheers, have been monitoring Luiz and if he starts CS I will probably swap to him 🙂 Double city defence is possibly too much I agree, may throw Coleman in the mix at some point

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

          Everton are a shambles, Coleman at 5.5 is not a good shout. I think I'm gonna stick to Luiz at 5.5, and hopefully United will have a 5.5 defence option by GW1/2 so swap to them

      2. Superbadhine
        • 14 Years
        7 years, 4 months ago

        I agree with Neebster. You need to free up some front line money and those are perfect suggestions.

        1. Toblerone52 - Zlatan Ibra-H…
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 9 Years
          7 years, 4 months ago

          Cheers! 🙂

    2. Rasping Drive
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      Like it but a bit too much invested in defence for my taste and the front line suffers a lot from it.

      1. Toblerone52 - Zlatan Ibra-H…
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 4 months ago

        I know the attack is very weak, I do want Firmino but if I have Salah and will captain him most weeks is there much point having him as well?

        1. Rasping Drive
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 16 Years
          7 years, 4 months ago

          for sure. Pool score loads of goals

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

      I like- would take Cairney over Neves

      1. Toblerone52 - Zlatan Ibra-H…
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 4 months ago

        Cheers, my favourite 5.0 mid changes everyday!

    4. Gregor
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 16 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      Cheers Toblerone, I think you probably need to beef up that attack a bit, that’s what lots of people are telling me and yours is even cheaper!

      1. Toblerone52 - Zlatan Ibra-H…
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 4 months ago

        Yep mine is as weak as it gets! Will have a playa round and see if I can fit Firmino in 🙂

  7. Rasping Drive
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 16 Years
    7 years, 4 months ago

    Loads of RMTs but not much feedback 😀

  8. Powell
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 4 months ago

    Had my first proper look at FPL this week. Looks tough to me. Decided to pick a team for the first four gameweeks, then wildcard in the first international break.

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

      Pre-planning and wasting such a precious chip.

  9. BeDreamin
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 4 months ago

    Hi Guys

    I like my team I have £1m in the bank to upgrade Mahrez to KdB

    Ederson Stekelenburg

    Robertson, Moses, Mendy, Tomkins, Dunk

    Mkhitaryan, Eriksen, Mahrez, Mane, Richarlison

    Firmino, Arnautovic, Karmara

    Any thoughts?

    1. Bury94
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      Obviously Salah-less is extremely risky, but it looks solid

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

        Yeah it's a risk. I've looked at my team with and without Salah and it just looks stronger without him. However.......the captain element might make me change my mind

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

      No sanchez or salah? I feel like yo have to pick one of them atleast, if either start firing you're in trouble

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

        Sanchez ownership is < 9% so even if he does smash it it won't affect my standing too much. I think he's over priced. No Salah I agree could hurt me, but I feel my squad is stronger without him

    3. ElliotJHP
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      Not sure about Moses. if he does play it will be on the wing, which would be a great option but will defo be back up

    4. Superbadhine
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      This is the strongest (salahless) team i think i've seen. Love it. I normally like 3 mid-strong up front but firm and arn give sufficient cover to enable a strong def and mid.

  10. Bury94
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 4 months ago

    Ederson (Hamer)
    Robertson, Mendy, Bailly (Cook, AWB)
    Salah, Eriksen, Richarlison, Townsend, Pedro
    Aguero, Arnie (Quaner)

    Thanks 🙂

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

      I'm surprised that's in budget - decent team

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

        Pedro could be great value if he nails down a spot

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

      Like it a lot, well balanced. I'd monitor Mendy, maybe downgrade to Luiz (if nailed) and upgrade townsend?

      1. Bury94
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 4 months ago

        Yeah, will see what the community shield shows us on Sunday. If Mendy starts it's a no brainer

    3. Robson-Canoe
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      Is Mendy nailed?

  11. temo
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    7 years, 4 months ago

    Please RMT
    Ryan (Fabianski)
    Mendy Tomkins Cedric (Zanka Wan-Bissaka)
    Salah Mahrez Mkhitaryan Fraser (Stephens)
    Kane Firmino Wood

    1. Bury94
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      Looks a little light at the back, 2 Palace defenders? I'd consider Kane to an 11.0 and upgrade defence

    2. Home Late From Age
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      Should spend some more on defenders by downgrading Kane. 4/10

  12. antpro26
    • 14 Years
    7 years, 4 months ago

    First (and hopefully final) RMT for the season. Any comments much appreciated.

    Foster (Boruc)
    Daniels Cedric Shaw (Schlupp, Wan-Bissaka)
    Salah (c) Sanchez Richarlison Cairney (Masuaku)
    Firmino Aguero Morata

    Thanks in advance and good luck to everyone!

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

      Like it.
      Not so good def. Will Shaw play?

      1. antpro26
        • 14 Years
        7 years, 4 months ago

        He will start gw1 and hopefully gw2 then looking to swap for Kolasinac if he nails down a starting position.

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

      It's very top-heavy but you already know that. Bournemouth are a shambles defensively, and Shaw/Schlupp aren't nailed. Asking for trouble. Downgrade Morata to a 4.5, and upgrade that defence

      1. antpro26
        • 14 Years
        7 years, 4 months ago

        Thanks for the advice. I've always gone light at the back and can't bring myself to change it. Will monitor schlupp and possibly swap for a nailed 4.5m. I think Morata has good potential under Sarri. Fingers crossed!

    3. Superbadhine
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      Morata will make or break your start of season. First RMT with him included that i've seen. I'll be amazed if you get more than 1 clean sheet defensively between them in first few weeks though. Potential to be great but very risky.

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

    Hi guys.

    Currently I am still on this 11:
    Ederson
    Tomkins; Robertson; Bailly
    Salah; Mane; Eriksen; Richarlison; Costa
    Aguero; Zaha

    What do you think??

    As soon as there is a better clarity on Pep's midfield choices, I would be ready to swao Mane or Eriksen to any of the City's premium mids.
    From GW3 onwards, I'll bring Arsenal assets to my team.

    Cheers mates.

  14. ConorMc
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 4 months ago

    Thanks for posting, I've been looking for an appropriate place to post my team, I've using this site as a non member for the last 2 seasons and it has been an excellent source of advice, decided to join up this year. Below is my current team and I would welcome any advice. I feel I may be too heavy in midfield.

    Fabianski / Patricio
    Shaw / Wan-Bissaka / Cedric / Robertson / Tomkins
    Mkhi / Sanchez / Gunnarsson / Sane / Salah
    Auba / Kamara / Arnie

    1. Bury94
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      Is this a 4-4-2?

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

        Leaning towards a 4-4-2, I feel Sanchez could be a differential but the midfield is definitely too top heavy, defence is definitely in need of some attention, thanks for the comment.

    2. ElliotJHP
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      Real weak defence but I'm sure you are already aware.

      Personally unsure of having Cedric, Shaw and Wan-Bissaka. Could find yourself having 2 or 3 defenders playing.

  15. JJeyy
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 4 months ago

    Best option?:

    A) Aguero + B.silva
    B) Sane + Mahrez (formation switch)

    1. Robson-Canoe
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      A to leave you with an option to get Auba/Kane/Kaku when they start firing (if you don't have a premium striker already)

  16. Robson-Canoe
    • 10 Years
    7 years, 4 months ago

    How about this one?

    Foster (Fabianski)
    v.Dijk D.Luiz Doherty (Cédric Wan-Bissaka)
    Salah Sanchez Richarlison Jota (Cairney)
    Agüero Arnie Zaha

    1. Lone Wolf FPL
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      Yep, really nice. Robbo more attacking byt VVD a bit more nailed.
      Sanchez nicelly fitted in there.

  17. Lone Wolf FPL
    • 10 Years
    7 years, 4 months ago

    Ederson | Button
    Robertson | Bailly | Tomkins | Peltier | WB
    Salah | Mahrez | Richarlison | Schurrle | Gunnarsson
    Aguero | Firmino | Arnautovic

    2 questions:

    1. How do you rate it?
    2. Should I change Firmino > Zaha and upgrade Schurrle+Peltier?

    1. Robson-Canoe
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      Very good team, similar to mine if you downgrade Firmino to Zaha, I'd do it but it could also work the way it is right now

  18. DV8R
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    7 years, 4 months ago

    Quite templatey but how's this?

    Anything that needs fixing?

    Ederson, Speroni
    Bailly, Robertson, Cedric, Cook, WB
    Salah, Mahrez, Richarlison, Cairney, Stephens,
    Auba, Firmino, Arnie

    0.5m itb

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

      Template is template for a reason, it works. Don't be afraid to use it.
      Looks well balanced, could potentially downgrade Arnie to upgrade cairney, but that depends on if you think Arnie can outscore a 6.5 mid

    2. Lone Wolf FPL
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      dont waste CP spot with Speroni.
      Team very similar to mine so I love it 😉
      How about Cairney to Schurrle by downgrading Cook to Peltier?
      To be honest cant find interesting mid up to 6.0

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

        Congrats on being the first person in history to say "don't waste a Palace spot" 😆

        1. Lone Wolf FPL
          • 10 Years
          7 years, 4 months ago

          haha, but how true is that. many great budget picks

  19. You've got red on you.
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    7 years, 4 months ago

    RMT please

    -------------------------Ederson------------------------------
    --------------Trippier - Daniels - TAA---------------------
    Salah - De Bruyne - Lingard - Richarlison - Hughes
    ---------------------Kane - Arnautovic-----------------------

    Subs - Boruc - Cedric - Zanka - Kamara

    I know bench is poor but I tend to start with a poor bench and then look at swapping them out once we see the bargains. Sub GK is always a non playing one and will be sticking to this.

    1. Gregor
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 16 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      Trippier and Trent might not make GW1 and could be prone to rotation anyway, Daniels may have lost his spot though the new guy is suspended for the first three games.

      1. You've got red on you.
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        7 years, 4 months ago

        Thanks, the defence was the one place I thought I was happy with lol

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

      lots of players not gonna start gw 1
      kdb trippier taa lingard all 90% out of gw1 and kane pretty close behind I would re start

  20. ZimZalabim
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 4 months ago

    Thoughts on this team

    Ederson (boruc)
    Robertson, Mee, Coleman (WB, cedric)
    Salah, B.silva, Lucas, Richarlison (puncheon)
    Aguero, Firmino, Austin

    0.5 in the bank

    1. micol1873
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      not sure on coleman choice but otherwise looks pretty good

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

        thanks ya not sure if i shd keep him have looked poor in preseason but have good fixtures to start the season. Not too sure on a few others in my team atm as well - b.silva lucas and austin will need to be transferred out soon but think they are good punts to start with
        B.silva to mikhi in gw 3
        austin might have to go tho

  21. micol1873
    • 13 Years
    7 years, 4 months ago

    thoughts?
    Foster (Hamer)
    Bellerín, Cédric, Tomkins (Malone, Wan-Bissaka)
    De Bruyne, Mahrez, Salah, Neves (Stephens)
    Reid, Firmino, Kane

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

      wouldnt start with KDB or Kane maybe one of them and a stronger bench
      not sure about bellerin either arsenal have a tough start and hudson odoi might have shattered his confidence

      1. micol1873
        • 13 Years
        7 years, 4 months ago

        my issue is i tinker too much and while i may drop initial points, trying to set out for the long game. thanks for the feedback, i may look for a bellerin alternative

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

          maybe go for eriksen or mane and keep 0.5 itb for KDB and keep kane

          1. micol1873
            • 13 Years
            7 years, 4 months ago

            good call

  22. Rasping Drive
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 16 Years
    7 years, 4 months ago

    In for a penny;

    Patricio
    Mendy Robertson Sakho
    Salah Mahrez Mané Jota
    Kun King Wood

    Boruc Obi-Wan Peltier Stephens

    1. Gregor
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 16 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      Not sure Sakho is worth the extra £0.5m over Tomkins, I might use that to upgrade Boruc or Peltier.

      1. Rasping Drive
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 16 Years
        7 years, 4 months ago

        Thanks for the feedback pal. Sahko is in for his bonus potential.

        1. Gregor
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • Has Moderation Rights
          • 16 Years
          7 years, 4 months ago

          Fair enough, Tomkins does pop up with the odd goal though and Sakho does seem to have had a few injury problems, certainly looks good for bonus when Oakace get a clean sheet though.

          1. Rasping Drive
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 16 Years
            7 years, 4 months ago

            Point taken about his injury record; hoping at least for the first 8 weeks he stays fit.

      2. ElliotJHP
        • 13 Years
        7 years, 4 months ago

        I'd argue he was, showed some outstanding BPS potential last year. 19 points in 18 games or something similar.

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

      I feel like with a mid range defence like that your attack should be incredible but it isn't. Downgrade Mane to Richarlison, upgrade King to Firmino or someone else.

      1. Rasping Drive
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 16 Years
        7 years, 4 months ago

        It was a choice for me between Mané and Firmino and a corresponding 6.5 mid or striker. I actually prefer Mané plus a 6.5 striker. Thanks for the feedback by the way

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

      do you prefer wood+Sakho to Zaha/arnie+tomkins, personally I prefer the latter atm

      1. Rasping Drive
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 16 Years
        7 years, 4 months ago

        I think it depends on potential Europa fixture pile up for Burnley. I like their fixtures and Wood got a tonne of bonus as well last year. Hate West Ham’s early fixtures so staying away from arnie despite his form

    4. Over Midwicket
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      I have the exact same team except Coleman and PVA instead of Mendy and Sakho

      1. Rasping Drive
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 16 Years
        7 years, 4 months ago

        Good for us, then!

  23. Pkellz1985
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 4 months ago

    Hey everyone thoughts on my team would be much appreciated, I would like to bring in some arsenal players after first 3 matches, but don't like their fixtures currently:

    -------------------------Pickford------------------------------
    ------------Daniels - Bailey, Robertson, Davies---------
    ----- Salah - Sanchez - Richarlison - Sane
    ---------------------Firmhnio - Wood ----------------

    Bench: Nevez, Wan -Bissaka- Kamara

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

      I'd like a stronger front line personally, maybe downgrade a mid?

      Daniels will be a rotation risk from GW4.

      1. Pkellz1985
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 4 months ago

        yeh i did this last year and didn't play salah and it ruined me...

        who would you drop from midfield?

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

      I really like this team, & i'm also taking a punt on Wood! Forward line is a little weak I suppose but the heavy's in midfield seem like a fair compromise

      1. Pkellz1985
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 4 months ago

        yep, im looking at it like Salah and Sanchez aernt really midfielders, if you were to drop a midfielder, which one?

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

          Tough one. I love Sane, but maybe him as he will free up the most funds. I think richarlison is worth a punt for the first few weeks & is a popular pick so might regret not having him from the start if he explodes on to the scene at Everton!

    3. It’s a Knockaert
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      Would rather have zaha and arnie than wood and firmino

      1. Pkellz1985
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 4 months ago

        bad fixtures though?

  24. ElliotJHP
    • 13 Years
    7 years, 4 months ago

    Pretty template but any glaring errors? Perhaps need to upgrade Bilva to a better City mid?

    Patricio (4.0)
    Azpi VVD Sakho Mendy (WB)
    Salah Eriksen Bilva Jota (Cairney)
    Aguero Arnie (Kamara)

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

      Mendy/Bilva both rotation risks, Downgrade Mendy to Luiz after the community shield, upgrade Bilva to Mahrez? Aguero/Auba are interchangeable

    2. EmreCan Hustle
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      Sakho seems very popular. Too injury prone IMO.

    3. It’s a Knockaert
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      Risk it with Luiz and upgrade b Silva?

  25. Pukki Party
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 4 months ago

    RMT

    Ryan
    Robertson Luiz Bailly Sakho
    Salah Sane Mahrez Richarlison
    Auba Arnie

    4.0 Hughes W-B Kamara

    Thinking

    A) Sane Auba
    B) Mane Aguero
    (Double city attack must for me)

    1) Sakho
    2) Burnley def

    Cheers

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

      We've had this chat before Becks you know Sakho is the way! haha

      Very strong side mate, good to go.

      1. Pukki Party
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 4 months ago

        Sakho is a beast

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

      Laca Sane, and upgrade keeper

      1. Pukki Party
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 4 months ago

        What about Sane?

    3. EmreCan Hustle
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      B

      1. Pukki Party
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 4 months ago

        Cheers

    4. It’s a Knockaert
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      A2. You already have wan bissaka

  26. EmreCan Hustle
    • 13 Years
    7 years, 4 months ago

    Thoughts on this?

    Foster 4m
    Mendy Robertson PvA Cedric Wan B
    Salah Sanchez Jota Pedro Ward
    Aguero Zaha Wood

    I know Alexis to a City mid would be helpful, but for some reason I really like Sanchez at 10.5m.

    Thanks.

    1. It’s a Knockaert
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      Foster alone isn’t enough for me-you need to double up on 4.5 or just go for a 5.0 on its own

      1. EmreCan Hustle
        • 13 Years
        7 years, 4 months ago

        Yeah, perhaps the success of Fabianski last season is still in my head.
        But I might WC early, so makes sense to maximize the playing XI right?

    2. Pukki Party
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      Good balance, i like sakho over pva and arnie over zaha but its your team, gtg.

      1. EmreCan Hustle
        • 13 Years
        7 years, 4 months ago

        Cheers.

    3. Marlen R
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      I have an almost identical team -
      Pedro->Richarlison
      Wood->King
      Mendy->Bailly
      Which gives me extra money for two 4.5 rotating GKs.

      When I drop Sanchez to Sane, I can grab Ederson, or move my 6.5 striker and 4.5 midfielder to Arn and Cairney... It feels more balanced without Sanchez, but I can't seem to find the faith in Sane.

  27. Goodfeathers
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    7 years, 4 months ago

    Howdy folks! Tried to go with a few punts amongst the heavyweights. Good balance or too risky?

    Ederson

    Robertson / van Aanholt / Lowton

    Richarlison / Salah / Lucas Moura / Sanchez

    Wood / Aubameyang / King

    Bench: Stekelenburg / Daniels / Wan-Bissaka / Stephens

    1. It’s a Knockaert
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      I like it but I’d rather get 0.5 from somewhere to upgrade king to arnie or zaha

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

      I like the Stekelenburg specially if Pickford leaves.

  28. It’s a Knockaert
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 4 months ago

    GK: foster, Patricio
    DEF: mendy, shaw, Luiz, Robertson, wan bissaka
    MID: salah, sánchez, pedro, richarlison, mahrez
    FOR: zaha, arnie, Kamara

    My main problem is that I can’t get auba in when his fixtures turn without a hit but Sanchez and zaha looked better than auba and Maddison

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

      Good team, if a little weak up top. Although you've essentially got 2 strikers in midfield so arguably a very strong forward line! Pedro's a great shout i reckon. Is Shaw going to start the season? Defence would look great even without him so could use those spare funds from downgrading him to help with the Auba move?

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

    I expect to get slated.

    -------------Begovic
    ----Mendy Robbo Cedric
    Salah Mane Mahrez Mkhi Richy
    -----------Kun Austin

    Boruc - WanBas Peltier Quaner

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

      0.5 ITB

    2. EmreCan Hustle
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      Apart from Begovic, the rest seems ok

    3. Chrisinho
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      bench looks terribly weak, austin / mahrez . mendy look like risky picks for me and if those 3 dont start then you're really struggling

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

        Mendy, Wan-Bass & Peltier will play surely. Why you saying that about Mahrez? Unless you've got 0 City you're hypocritical!

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

      I'd be slightly nervous of Austin if you're only going with 2 up top. Midfield is incredibly strong so could maybe downgrade one of these to upgrade Austin? I'm also not a fan of Cedric as i feel like Saints will ship a lot of goals this season..Rest of your starting 11 looks top... except Begovic maybe 🙂

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

        RMT loves Austin! If he nails that #1 spot he's gold. Think for the first couple of weeks my bench is nailed and, W-B plays Fulham! Thanks

    5. ZimZalabim
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      i like this team
      maybe start with someone instead of mikhi and bring him in gw 3.
      Confident on Austin ? I have him aswell and am unsure if i keep

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

        Switched Kun>Firmino, Mane>Dilva & Mkhi>Eriksen the Eriksen>Mkhi in GW3 works!

        Austin - i'm going off RMT

  30. Chrisinho
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 4 months ago

    after faffing around for ages ive found a team I like - please let me know what you thing

    Patricio (STEK)
    TAA - Cedric - Tomkins (peltier - Zanka)
    Mane - Eriksen - Sanchez - Mkhi (ward)
    Arnie - Vardy - Arnie

    1 mil in the bank, want to add KDB and Hazard possible for eriksen / sanchez after GW2

    1. Marlen R
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      I'd recommend against. Vardy won't play gameweek 1 and we don't know how they will fare without Mahrez. Defense is very weak. Patricio's fixtures are not great.

      And Arnie twice is bold but not possible.