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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. Mufc123
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 4 months ago

    McCarthy
    Bailly Tarkowski Cédric
    Eriksen Richarlison Salah David Silva
    Austin Lukaku Firmino

    Speroni Suttner Stephens Malone
    rmt??

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

      Sure,
      Cedric, Lukaku and Austin are all risks early on but I'm sure you know that. Other than that, goodish

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

      Bench a shocker but I like the starting 11 particularly mids. Would rather Aubameyang or Aguero over Lukaku but personal choice. McCarthy might be rotation risk with Gunn so perhaps Patricio?

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

    Please rate? Would leave me .5 m in bank- Mkhitaryian may be Lucas for first 2 games.

    Ederson
    Robertson David Luiz Bailly
    Salah DSilva Richarlison Mkhitaryian
    Aguero Arnautovic Zaha

    Hamer Cedric Hudson-Odoi Wan- Bissaka

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

      Solid, similar defence to mine.

      I would switch Mkhi to someone a little more nailed on but that's just me

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

        Thanks. Do you think Keita good option to double up with Salah? Or safer to go Jota?

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

          I think both are doubts. Keita is wait and see how forward he gets and Jota + wolves new to the league. I'm holding off until we see them in action for real.

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

            Thanks do you think Lucas worth a go for first couple of games and then assess?

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

              Not really - seems like a transfer waiting to happen

  3. Slam
    • 10 Years
    7 years, 4 months ago

    Team has been in a standstill for about a week now, any thoughts that might provoke some changes?

    Ederson
    Mendy Robbo PvA/Bailly/Luiz
    Salah Mane Richarlison H. Costa
    Aguero Morata King

    Hamer... Odoi/Gunnarsson AWB Peltier

    I know many will disagree with the Morata pick but I've got him as I believe he will get one at Huddersfield and from then his confidence should be fixed. If it doesn't work out, I will move to Laca GW3, no biggie. Still undecided on 5.5 defenders.

    Thanks again in advance for any thoughts 🙂

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

      I'm a fan. The Morata pick is a punt but I think it's a fair gamble. Really hoping Bailly can nail down the spot. You'd have Man City x2, Man U, and Liverpool D - pretty solid.

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

        Thanks, if they sign Toby or Maguire I think Bailly becomes too risky.
        The question then is...

        Do I go with PvA and hope for attacking returns to compliment potential CS?
        or do I go for Luiz who plays for a better team but doesn't have as much goal threat or bonus potential
        or even downgrade to Sakho who can tick along with BP whenever Palace keep a CS (8/14 when he plays with Tomkins)

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

          If Bally becomes risky - I might be tempted by Tomkins - would allow you to beef up your 4/5th D - which right now are more than likely bench fodders and keep something itb for a rainy day.

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

            You just gave me a thought thanks.

            PvA > Tomkins
            Peltier > Mee

            Rotates nicely

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

      I like Luiz out of the three, and personally would try to find 1.5m for Costa -> Pedro/Maddison, but other than that looks good.

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

        Yeah decent point. I decided to reinvest the 1.5 saved in defence mainly

        They are all midfield punts in the end so why not go cheaper and reinvest in better defenses where I know points will come 😉
        Slightly worried that Costa might lose out if he performs poorly the first couple

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

      I like this. Double Liverpool mids good with fixtures. Morata only player that would worry me as you suggest but worth the Huddersfield game I can see that

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

        thanks

    4. Dybala10
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      Like the Morata punt actually. Early season you can take a risk and he has no competition.

      Not confident Costa will play every game though.

  4. Gorgles
    • 11 Years
    7 years, 4 months ago

    Patricio (Stek)
    Robbo Luiz Bailly Tompkins (Wan B)
    Salah Mane Eriksen Richarlison (Masuaku)
    Auba Arnautovic (Kamara)

    .5 itb for Mane/Eriksen -> De Bruyne gw2

    How's it looking?

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

      Solid. Planning to play Tompkins vs. Liverpool GW2?

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

        Ah, didn't see that fixture. Would you recommend a different 4.5m def?

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

          No, he's the best imo but I would be tempted to invest that 0.5 you have saved to turn Tomkins into Mee for example (check fixtures). AWB also covers him well

          Wouldn't want to sell Eriksen or Mane GW2 either I imagine, so this way you can allow KDB to settle back in and judge the form of the two you've got. (At least until GW3)

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

      An easy switch to De Bruyne is a good plan.

  5. Dickie1898
    • 11 Years
    7 years, 4 months ago

    any thoughts on this bunch? concered with the double pool utd and eve.

    pickford
    vvd mendy shaw
    salah sanchez moura richarlison
    laca arnie zaha

    speroni kenedy cedric bissaka

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

      Mate, think of which teams you think will prosper the first few weeks and double on those.
      If you're not sure on UTD and EVE, then go with your gut and pick teams you fancy rather than what everyone else is doing.

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

    Thoughts on this D - too expensive?

    Ederson
    Azi, Rob, Bailly, Cedric, AWB

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

      Let's see rest of your team first before passing judgement.

  7. Jems Reds
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 4 months ago

    Hey Guys - here goes

    Pickford - Fabri
    Trippier, VVD, Mendy, Jonny, Wan Bissaka
    Salah, Sane, Mkhi, Jota, Kennedy
    Firmino, Zaha, Mitrovic

    Gone with Pickford for now in the hopes that Chelsea lose Cortious and pick him/Schmeichel up

    Thoughts?

  8. Guizer
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 4 months ago

    Edderson
    Robertson Colemman Daniels/WanB Rotation
    Salah, Maddison, DSilva, Mane
    Zaha, Morata, Arnautovic

    Doubts on Morata...
    Any thoughts??

    1. 2580enter
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      i like just 3 liverpool players is abit wrong

  9. Mufc123
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 4 months ago

    is lovern a bargain at 5 mill??

    1. 2580enter
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      yea but i dont think he will start gw1

  10. Glasner Ball
    • 13 Years
    7 years, 4 months ago

    We signed Max Meyer, confirmed 🙂

    https://www.cpfc.co.uk/news/2018/august/max-meyer-joins-crystal-palace/

  11. konrad.sygula95
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 4 months ago

    Hi guys
    Thoughts on this team please

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

      Don't like you going without Salah, I think he's a must have.

  12. konrad.sygula95
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 4 months ago

    Hi guys
    Thoughts on this team please

  13. Jòse
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 4 months ago

    Patricio - 4.0
    Mendy - TAA - Ward (Peltier - AWB)
    Salah - Mane - Mahrez - Miki (Stephens)
    Auba - Zaha - Wood

    1. 2580enter
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      will mendy play is all i can see wrong

  14. 2580enter
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 4 months ago

    rmt please

    ederson
    rob baily danilels azpillicuta
    sane salah erikson richarlision
    aran zaha

    where do i need to improve

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

      Maybe change Azpi to Luiz if he starts community shield, then you have 1mil extra to upgrade elsewhere.

      1. 2580enter
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 4 months ago

        yea i could do that nd i also have 1.5mill in bank so i have a handy 9.5mil if i got rid of one of my forwards

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

      decent team,
      think Daniels could be a problem,no longer guaranteed starter and Bournemouth not great for clean sheets

      1. 2580enter
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 4 months ago

        yea true but alot have him so hmmmm

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

          “a lot have him” does not make him a good pick.

          Awful pick.

  15. The Final Boss
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 4 months ago

    Hello.guys ..RMT

    Ederson Fab

    Shaw Luiz robbo bellerin wan bisaaka

    Salah sane Pedro jota gray

    King lacz zaha/Arnie...

    Suggestions will be helpful..TIA

    1. 2580enter
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      people said king wont play i had him and got rid of him also shaw is a scary one

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

        King's a decent pick.
        think Wilson/defoe more likely to be rotated

        Shaw/Pedro/demari gray not nailed in your team, sorry mate but think they're transfers waiting to happen

  16. UnluckyXI
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 4 months ago

    Hey all, my team is settled as can be (hasn't changed in over two days!)

    Ederson
    Robertson, Bailly, Tomkins
    Salah, Mane, Richarlison, Jota
    Zaha, Auba, Arnie

    Fab, WB, Cedric, Cairney

    Luiz is beginning to look a better prospect each game so was wondering what people think:

    A) Cedric/Tomkins + Jota/Rich
    B) Luiz + 5.5 mis

    If B which 5.5 mid?

    Cheers!

    1. FPL Diet
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      A) Cedric & Rich

  17. FPL Diet
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    7 years, 4 months ago

    RMT, please...

    Fab
    Mendy VVD Coleman
    KDB DSilva Mkhi Mane
    Aub Austin Firmino

    Bench; Hamer Wan-B Masuaku Peltier

    Many thanks in advance

    1. Aarono23
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      Two 4m defenders is risky. David Silva is a rotation risk for this season so may want one stronger bench player to cover him.

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

      Coleman -> Bailly ? not convinced Everton will keep CS's
      KDB/Mkhi/Mendy may not start 1st game but you know that by the playing subs you've got WanB/Masuaka/Peltier.
      nice team.

  18. Glasner Ball
    • 13 Years
    7 years, 4 months ago

    @Gregor - From your RMT, regarding.... "Zaha, the Palace talisman with pre-season form and strong early fixtures. I do worry he might move though" - I wouldn't worry Gregor, i personally dont see him leaving us before transfer window closes, its allot of paper talk - would take a massive bid to take him from us, we value him allot more highly than i think any of the top 6 will want to fork out for him.

    1. Aarono23
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      Likely to be pushed out to the wing though now with the Ings transfer?

      1. Fat Frank
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 4 months ago

        I actually think he's more appealing on the wing, like Hazard is

  19. Otto8
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 4 months ago

    RMT please

    Courtois/Fabianski
    Bailly/Davies/Trent/WB/Cedric
    Maddison/Mane/Lingard/Lennon/Sane
    Zaha/Aguero/Firmino

    1. FPL Diet
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      Too much cash in GKs, lose & invest in Midfield

      Upgrade Maddison / Lennon

  20. ChrisRambo
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 4 months ago

    Any thoughts appreciated

    Fabianski
    Alonso Van Aanholt Davies
    Jota Salah Mkhitarian Richarlison Pogba
    Aguero Mitrovic Deeney

    1. FPL Diet
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      Nice, keep an eye on Davies position, good if LB , not so at CB

    2. Aarono23
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      Assuming your subs not listed are just bench fodder?
      If that is the case, then would be concerned about Alonso as may not be nailed on. Not a fan of the Deeney pick and unsure on Mitrovic. Midfield looks solid though.

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

        Subs are
        Foster
        Schelotto & Daniels
        Jota

        (My bad info him on original team)

  21. SlumdogMignolet22
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 4 months ago

    RTM. Trying to think of balance and program!

    Foster (Fabianski)

    Robertson - Cédric - Coleman (Mendy)
    Pedro - Salah - Sanè - Richarlison (Jota)
    King - Sørloth - Agüero (Wan Bissaka)

    1. FPL Diet
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      Nice balance of funds

  22. BON
    • 12 Years
    7 years, 4 months ago

    De Gea
    Azpi • Robbo • Tripp • Mendy • PVA
    Salah • KDB • Eriksen
    Arnie • Zaha

    Speroni • Ward • Stephens • Kamara

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

      Trippier, Mendy and KDB may not be there for GW1. Trippier always has Aurier for competition/rotation.

      1. BON
        • 12 Years
        7 years, 4 months ago

        Should get more info on City in the CS on Sunday.

    2. Aarono23
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      Strong 11 but weak bench. Unsure on Trippier to start as late back from WC so might not start first couple of games.

      1. BON
        • 12 Years
        7 years, 4 months ago

        Ward and Stephens will get 90 minutes week-in-week-out, -exactly what you want from a base price player. Mr reliable 2/3 pointers.

  23. Atom&Humber
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 4 months ago

    Ederson speroni
    Robbo dLuiz PVA Cedric WanBiska
    Salah erik richarlison h.costa CHO
    Aguero Aubameyang 4.5 striker

    Or
    Mendy for Luiz
    Mhki for costa
    Wood for Aguero
    King for 4.5 striker

    Leaning towards Aguero and auba double up personally

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

      Think i would prefer mane/city boys over Erik for the start of the season anyway.
      Pick a different 4.0 gk as his price will plummet.
      Probably prefer Bailly over PVA

      1. Atom&Humber
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 4 months ago

        Cheers you happy with the premium top two and the slight lack of balance. Every year I’ve gone for balance and never quite nailed it

  24. henrysquire
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 4 months ago

    Patricio
    PVA Masuaku Mendy
    KDB Ozil Eriksen Salah Sanchez
    King Mitro

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

      Is masa not a midfielder now?
      Wouldn't be my preference to have such a light fwrd line. I'd quicker play 451

  25. Unimaginative
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 4 months ago

    Ederson
    TAA, Mendy, Bailly, Luis
    Salah, Dilva, Pedro, Ozil
    Firmino, Laca

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

      TAA -> Robertson
      Ozil -> any 7.5 or less mid...maybe Siggy/Richarlison ?
      Pedro's a wait and see if nailed

  26. AF90
    • 13 Years
    7 years, 4 months ago

    Will Lindegaard be added to the game & is he a decent option for the first few GW’s before Heaton is back? Only just noticed Burnley’s decent fixtures. Also guessing he will be 4.5?

  27. The Red Devil
    • 10 Years
    7 years, 4 months ago

    Ederson
    Tomkins Robertson bailly
    Eriksen Salah Dilva Schurrle
    Aubameyang Arnie zaha

    Boruc wan bissaka Stephens Malone

    1. Fat Frank
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      Not bad. Consider Schurrle to a 5.0 and Silva to Mane/Sane

      1. The Red Devil
        • 10 Years
        7 years, 4 months ago

        Who'd be the nailed city attacker you feel? Sane?

        1. Fat Frank
          • 8 Years
          7 years, 4 months ago

          Nobody, fancy KdB to get the most mins then Aguero (if Pep goes 2 upfront occasionally)

    2. How I met your Mata
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      Don’t k know how nailed Bailey is...I like the schurrle punt

      1. The Red Devil
        • 10 Years
        7 years, 4 months ago

        I really want one defensive asset each of the two Manchester clubs, this seemed the cheapest route to it
        Bailly should feature for first 2-3 GWs

  28. Fat Frank
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 4 months ago

    How's she looking lads?

    Ryan
    Robertson | PVA | Mendy
    Salah | Mane* | Maddison | Costa | Cairney
    Kane** | Aguero

    Button | AWB | Peltier | Quaner

    *0.5ITB for Mane to KdB once he returns

    **Assuming Kane is ready to start GW1, otherwise will be Auba

    Thanks

    1. Fat Frank
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      Doherty instead of Mendy sorry!

    2. The Red Devil
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      That midfield looks a bit light honestly

      1. Fat Frank
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 4 months ago

        Even once KdB is in there? Maddison could be Richarlison too

  29. Dybala10
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 4 months ago

    First RMT for a while...

    Ederson, Stekelenburg
    PVA, Coleman, Robertson, AWB, Boly
    Salah, Pedro, Richarlison, Eriksen, Hogg
    Aguero, Zaha, Arnie

    Any feedback would be appreciated

    1. How I met your Mata
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      Nice well balanced I like it...only thing I would maybe change is Eriksen to Mane or Sané

      1. Fat Frank
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 4 months ago

        This, and Boly to Doherty

  30. How I met your Mata
    • 10 Years
    7 years, 4 months ago

    I think I’m getting closer...thoughts??

    Ederson | Stekelenburg
    Coleman | Cedric | Luiz | Boly | Wan-B
    Sane | Mane | Sanchez | Neves | Ward
    Lacazette | Aguero | Arnie

    1. Fat Frank
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      Not sure on Coleman/Luiz/Neves/Lacazette.

      I'd prefer PVA/4.0m def/Costa/Auba