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Best West Ham players to sign on FPL in 2018/19 – Complete Members’ Analysis

West Ham United’s line-up for their trip to Anfield in Gameweek 1 will have a very different look to the side that sleepwalked to a 13th-place finish in 2017/18.

Summer signings Lukasz Fabianski (£4.5m), Issa Diop (£4.5m), Fabian Balbuena (£4.5m), Ryan Fredericks (£5.0m), Jack Wilshere (£5.0m), Andriy Yarmolenko (£7.0m) and Felipe Anderson (£7.0m) all have realistic chances of starting against Liverpool a week on Sunday, while new manager Manuel Pellegrini has ditched the three-man backline favoured by predecessor David Moyes in favour of an attacking 4-3-3.

West Ham were a team of contradictions last season; no side conceded more league goals than the Hammers, but only the clubs finishing in the top seven kept more clean sheets.

Similarly, while their total of 48 goals scored was the eighth-best in the division, their underlying attacking statistics were mostly unremarkable – more of which we will discuss later in this article.

A grim-looking opening run of fixtures in which the Hammers play five of the “big six” in the first nine Gameweeks will likely deter too much Fantasy investment in Pellegrini’s side, but in Marko Arnautovic (£7.0m) the east London club have a player bang in form and in high demand among Fantasy Premier League managers.

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2,316 Comments Post a Comment
  1. Parm
    • 12 Years
    6 years, 3 months ago

    Wonder if I can get away with an RMT here at this time at night....

    1. Netley Lucas
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 3 months ago

      Yeah, good lads on only got me swearing once

      1. Parm
        • 12 Years
        6 years, 3 months ago

        😆

    2. Joggers Nipple
      • 15 Years
      6 years, 3 months ago

      go ahead fella

      1. Parm
        • 12 Years
        6 years, 3 months ago

        Thank you, senior.

        1. Joggers Nipple
          • 15 Years
          6 years, 3 months ago

          Just means im old

  2. Joggers Nipple
    • 15 Years
    6 years, 3 months ago

    Little help here appreciated, guess its to do with team structure really-

    Ederson/ Boric
    Robertson/ Jagileka/ Wan-B/ Cedric/ ????
    Sane/ Richarlason/ Salah/ Neves/ Westwood
    Aguero/Auba/?????

    A. 4.5 def and Austin and 0.5 left
    B up to 6.5 def and Kamara

    (Sane to Mane if not playing, Westwood can be any 4.5 mid)

    Thanks for any thoughts

    1. Netley Lucas
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 3 months ago

      I'd be ploughing more into the middle, 1 big striker, Boric is carp

      1. Homo Neanderthalensis
        • 11 Years
        6 years, 3 months ago

        I doubt he will sub off ederson dude.

        1. Netley Lucas
          • 9 Years
          6 years, 3 months ago

          Better 2's than him

      2. Joggers Nipple
        • 15 Years
        6 years, 3 months ago

        ????= Kamara
        ????= 5.0 def
        Neves to Pedro

    2. noahzark22
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 3 months ago

      everton Def is suspect. I'd take Lacazette instead and use that 1.5 in your two missing spots.

      1. Joggers Nipple
        • 15 Years
        6 years, 3 months ago

        Thanks

    3. LosBlancos
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 3 months ago

      Why not RMT on the community article?

      1. Joggers Nipple
        • 15 Years
        6 years, 3 months ago

        Because i dont want my team rated?
        I wanted opinion on going heavier in defence vs having a more expensive front line.

        1. LosBlancos
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 7 Years
          6 years, 3 months ago

          Yeah, but you still posted your whole team though... seemed like you wanted more than A/b

          P.S.
          I'd do B with VVD

          1. Joggers Nipple
            • 15 Years
            6 years, 3 months ago

            Posted the whole team as Avs B never works unless the rest of the team is shown

            Cheers will look at VVD

  3. Bad Kompany
    • 6 Years
    6 years, 3 months ago

    If you have a 4.5 defender, who do you currently have and why?

    1. Joggers Nipple
      • 15 Years
      6 years, 3 months ago

      Cedric- ok ish fixtures and sort of attacks
      Jagelka- fixtures

      Would have Tomkin but Wan B covers CPL for less

    2. Homo Neanderthalensis
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 3 months ago

      I have Wan-Bassaka & Lee Peltier both 4.0m.

      I have them for bench fodder who will actually start in real life.

    3. Netley Lucas
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 3 months ago

      Kab, maybe getting more, prem's are all over the shop

    4. BearHug
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 3 months ago

      Got Tomkins and Doherty atm. Not final yet though, still considering if I want to go with PVA or not.

    5. Bad Kompany
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 3 months ago

      Cheers all! Seems to be multiple options but not a certain one stands out

    6. champoz
      • 15 Years
      6 years, 3 months ago

      Tomkins & Daniels @ 4.5 for their goal threat and decent CS last season.

      1. Klopptomist Scott Jelly
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 3 months ago

        Did Daniels have decent CS last season?

  4. YouShawAboutThat
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 3 months ago

    Would really appreciate some help! Thanks in advance.

    Ederson/Speroni

    Robertson, Coleman, rotate Daniels/Cedric (Wan-Bissaka)
    Eriksen, Sane, Salah, Richarlison, (Deulofeu)
    Aubamayang, Tosun (Quaner)

    RMT. Opinions?

    1. Letsgo!
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 3 months ago

      spurs i think can skip for first week.

    2. Joggers Nipple
      • 15 Years
      6 years, 3 months ago

      Looks all good. Watch Eriksen and Sane starting

    3. SAY MY NAME
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 3 months ago

      triple everton a bit much imo

    4. LosBlancos
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 3 months ago

      RMT in the community article, come on.. lets make this work

  5. FPL ElasticO
    • 10 Years
    6 years, 3 months ago

    What do you guys think about Fabregas & Hudson as an fpl option??

    1. SC not pearls before swine
      • 13 Years
      6 years, 3 months ago

      If they get minutes, they're great. Pretty much wait and see for me on all of Chelsea's players though.

    2. Netley Lucas
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 3 months ago

      s/t maybe

  6. Saurabh.gupta
    • 9 Years
    6 years, 3 months ago

    Who will probable starters in midfield for pool? Is Kieta nailed? What are chances of lallana starting?

    1. Letsgo!
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 3 months ago

      i think keita will start. but dont pick him for FPL.llalana 50% maybe. but mane will be a good choice

      1. Saurabh.gupta
        • 9 Years
        6 years, 3 months ago

        Thanks. Fab Keita and who will be the 3rd midfielder?

        1. Letsgo!
          • 7 Years
          6 years, 3 months ago

          fabinho probably?

        2. MYNAMEISBigtopmark.sman
          • 7 Years
          6 years, 3 months ago

          Fabinho
          Lallana keita

          Fabinho
          Shaq keita

          Shaqiri has started like a house on fire. Was gonna be thr englishman. Now 50-50

          My guess is adam starts and shaq on bench

          Klopp moved coutinho, ox into the middle. He likes someone deeper who can run at defences

    2. BearHug
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 3 months ago

      Keit definitely. Lallana? Few games here and there, mostly sub appearance I think.

  7. Letsgo!
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 3 months ago

    opinions on my team.

    pickford
    cedric daniels TAA
    sane richarlison sanchez(C) willian
    auba zaha firmino

    subs: fabianski, tomkins, tarkowski neves.

    1. SC not pearls before swine
      • 13 Years
      6 years, 3 months ago

      I respect the Sanchez pick. I don't love Willian. Daniels might lose his place to Rico in a couple weeks.

      1. Letsgo!
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 3 months ago

        yeah i also thinking about willian, might take him out but dunno who can i take

        1. SC not pearls before swine
          • 13 Years
          6 years, 3 months ago

          Yeah, I've kind of talked myself into Jota although he's obviously a huge unknown. In that price range I'm pretty interested in Ramsey/Mkhitaryan, but the first two fixtures are a good enough excuse to wait and see how Arsenal line up.

          1. JD @JDCochran2
            • 10 Years
            6 years, 3 months ago

            Ramsey injured, correct?

            1. SC not pearls before swine
              • 13 Years
              6 years, 3 months ago

              Yeah, I don't know how serious it is though. There's also some noise he could be sold too.

    2. NOMONEY
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 3 months ago

      more city perhaps

      1. Letsgo!
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 3 months ago

        more city? first game vs arsenal.. you know how to play FPL?

    3. noquarternt
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 3 months ago

      Sorry mate but this is awful, one of the worst I’ve seen.

      1. Letsgo!
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 3 months ago

        hey , why not you show me your team and we shall see who has the more pts for first week? i dont see how is this worst.lol

        1. noquarternt
          • 9 Years
          6 years, 3 months ago

          It's an auto pick team for a casual.

          Cedric Daniels TAA might not even play.

          Sané might not be fit, Sanchez plays in a Man U team under Mourinho.
          Willian has an awful FPL history.

          Your front line is alright.

          1. Letsgo!
            • 7 Years
            6 years, 3 months ago

            i agree with the willian, but with 7.5 i dunno who else to take. suggestion? but cedric daniels TAA is for sure start IMO, we will see. sanchez for me is a good pick this year.

    4. Homo Neanderthalensis
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 3 months ago

      Id start again. Terrible.

      1. Letsgo!
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 3 months ago

        what do you mean id start again?

        1. Homo Neanderthalensis
          • 11 Years
          6 years, 3 months ago

          I mean delete all your players and start building your team again because it is awful lol

        2. Homo Neanderthalensis
          • 11 Years
          6 years, 3 months ago

          Give andys live stream a watch.... a lot of info on there.

          https://youtu.be/5f_3FSQOfy8

    5. Homo Neanderthalensis
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 3 months ago

      Your only good defender is TAA, and he’s not even nailed for the first few weeks.

      Willian might be on his way out of Chelsea, and he’s not a great pick right now. I’d much rather Pedro atm, and that’s saying something.

      Sane... pep isn’t happy with his fitness.

      The only good thing about this team in my opinion are your forwards

      1. Letsgo!
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 3 months ago

        then who are your defenders? who are your midfield? agree with the willian part

        1. Letsgo!
          • 7 Years
          6 years, 3 months ago

          show me your team then.i see how good can it be. lets see how we do for first week.

          1. Homo Neanderthalensis
            • 11 Years
            6 years, 3 months ago

            Still room for changes in my team, I’m waiting on the community shield game... but my team is much better than yours for sure!

            Allison
            Bailly VVD Luiz
            Sanchez Mahrez D.Silva Keita Mkhitaryan
            Aubameyang Arnautovic

            Boruc Sorloth Peltier Wan-Bissaka

          2. Homo Neanderthalensis
            • 11 Years
            6 years, 3 months ago

            Don’t you be copying my team! You keep your crappy team XD

            1. He Kane He Saw He Conquered
              • 14 Years
              6 years, 3 months ago

              Sorry mate but you can’t say a thing about that other guys team. Presuming you’re an amateur? Double pool defence is daft. Bailly is a risk, Keita unproven in prem and unlikely to shine. Mahrez high chance of bench. MK is hardly golden. Your bench is shocking and could have be lucky to get you 2 points a week. Shambles

              1. He Kane He Saw He Conquered
                • 14 Years
                6 years, 3 months ago

                Not to mention your no Salah gamble

              2. Letsgo!
                • 7 Years
                6 years, 3 months ago

                hey mate, do you think my team is lousier than him? no matter how i see his team, its just stupid.

    6. The Wizard of Ozil
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 3 months ago

      Take the feedback with a pinch of salt. Everyone thinks their team is the best until week 1 hits and you're like... oh damn.
      Constructive feedback is better.
      Your bench is stronger than most. Maybe shave 1 mil off Tarky and 0.5 off Tomkins and re-invest in the players who are most unsure to start.

  8. Parm
    • 12 Years
    6 years, 3 months ago

    Ok lads here it is.

    Gone for an interesting tactic(if you can call it that) this year by trying to stick with a core of 'guaranteed heavy hitters' for a large majority of the season(Blanks/DGWs/ACL tears pending) and using transfers on the 'value' options on a more week-by-week basis.

    (Of course this could all fall apart very quickly)

    Ryan, Button.
    [Bailly, Alexander-Arnold], Kabasele, Wan Bissaka, Peltier.
    [Salah], Mahrez, Richarlison, Schürrle, Chalobah.
    [Kane, Agüero], Wilson.

    So the 'bankers' are Utd def, Liv def(two of the best 'value' defences in the league IF my two options start a majority of games) and Salah, Kun & Kane, who I think will be the three top scorers at the end of the season with 25+ goals each. I am also a massive fan of Ryan between the sticks as Brighton profile like Burnley in terms of playing style and we all know what that means for save points and clean sheets.

    This still leaves me with one heavy hitter in attack and enough for some good value picks. I kind of like it but would love some feedback on my approach.

    1. Letsgo!
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 3 months ago

      Kane wont start.

      1. Parm
        • 12 Years
        6 years, 3 months ago

        How can you be so sure?

        1. SAY MY NAME
          • 7 Years
          6 years, 3 months ago

          it's august so he doesn't start anyway 🙂 but in all honesty I reckon he probably will start as no other options for spurs, but he looked properly knackered at end of world cup, so might be worth another option for first few weeks

        2. Homo Neanderthalensis
          • 11 Years
          6 years, 3 months ago

          Kane never scores in August either lol

    2. +
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 3 months ago

      Putting aside the fact neither Bailly nor TAA could possibly be described as 'guaranteed heavy hitters', all you've done is ruin your team to fit Harry Kane in

      1. Parm
        • 12 Years
        6 years, 3 months ago

        Bailly & TAA are both ~30-start players in two of the best defences in the League as it stands. They are not 'guarenteed' but they sure as hell represent value.

        And Kane has a lot of disrespect around here, another 30 goals golden boots season incoming.

        1. +
          • 9 Years
          6 years, 3 months ago

          Bailly has never played a 30 game season in his life, and there's extremely little to suggest that's going to change any time soon. TAA just turned 19 - he will be rotated.

          Kane scored 30 goals last year and still wasn't a great pick for most of the season. He'll have to do a lot more than that to provide value at 12.5 in a year when Salah takes up 13.0 of your budget

          1. Parm
            • 12 Years
            6 years, 3 months ago

            Bailly has had a lot of injuries preventing him from consistent starts but the current situation as United's senior(and best) centre-back has him as a 30 game starter this season. Same with Trent. These are facts.

            Kane was a prime captaincy option last season, scored 2 goals or more in 9 games. Salah did it in 6, Aguero in 4. Facts again.

            1. +
              • 9 Years
              6 years, 3 months ago

              He's been United's best centre-back since the moment he arrived, it's irrelevant; Mourinho doesn't rate him. It's not impossible that both he and TAA get lots of game time this season, the point is that they aren't 'guaranteed heavy hitters'.

              Re Kane: that... is the point. His value lies in being your captain. But you won't be captaining him most weeks, because you have Salah. Owning three players valued 11.0+ will probably not prove good value

              1. Parm
                • 12 Years
                6 years, 3 months ago

                But right now, Bailly/TAA are the starters at their current clubs?

                So now you are admitting that Kane is actually a good pick? Take value out of the equation here, you can make that up elsewhere and that's my entire point, you get these 30 goal a season guys and you stick with em'. Spend most of your transfers(you waste going from heavy hitter to heavy hitter) moving around your Mitrovic's and your Arnautovic's and you have your 'value' back.

                1. +
                  • 9 Years
                  6 years, 3 months ago

                  That's.. not... how... value... works...

                  1. Parm
                    • 12 Years
                    6 years, 3 months ago

                    You: Spend 8 transfers on moving around Aubameyang, Lukaku, Kane & Aguero = 240 points.

                    Me: Sit on Kane all season = 220 points.

                    Also You: Spend about 8 transfers on moving your third striker around a bit = 100 points.

                    Also me: Spend those 16 transfers on picking the third striker hitting hat-tricks agaisnt Cardiff every week = 150 points.

                    BuT kAnE dIdN't PrOvIdE tHe VaLuE

                    1. +
                      • 9 Years
                      6 years, 3 months ago

                      Really not much point in playing this year since we all know exactly how many points each player will score. See you in 2019

                      1. Parm
                        • 12 Years
                        6 years, 3 months ago

                        This is just an example but you are completely missing my point of Kane not being the 'value' but a key linchpin in this whole strategy. Kane is the most consistent player in the game and vital to my strategy.

                    2. Cok3y5murf
                      • 8 Years
                      6 years, 3 months ago

                      Lol what did I just read? It's like you live in your own world and just cooked up a perfect imaginary scenario that works in your favor.

                      Where did you get those numbers from?

                      Do you seriously believe keeping Kane all season at 12.5m for 220 points is value? Did you do that last season? This isn't FPL Draft. In FPL Draft, he would be the first name on my team.

            2. Homo Neanderthalensis
              • 11 Years
              6 years, 3 months ago

              Difference is Salah got a lot more points for his goals as he is a midfielder... Kane got less points for more effort lol.

              Kane consistently let people down last year as a captaincy pick... and he himself admits that he is terrible at scoring goals at the start of the season

              1. Parm
                • 12 Years
                6 years, 3 months ago

                Salah also got more assists so there is that too.

                Kane letting people down is a physiological block that every manager has and it's a really stupid way to think but we do it.

                List of those 2 goal games: eve, hud, whu, LIV, STO, bur, SOU, EVE, LEI.

                He is your captain/vice in all of those bar the Liverpool game maybe. Rough/smooth. If you hit on 1/2 of those you're in the £££.

            3. Bggz
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 14 Years
              6 years, 3 months ago

              When posting on a message board theyre only facts if you put it in caps at the end of the post, preferably with a exclamation mark or two - FACT!

            4. Cok3y5murf
              • 8 Years
              6 years, 3 months ago

              It's an irrelevant fact. It's not the number of goals in a game that matters, but the amount of points in a game. Double digit hauls.

              Salah gets double digit hauls through goals and assists. Kane gets them through goals only and got an abysmal 2 assists last season. Salah was consistent and fixture proof, Kane wasn't and was the biggest captaincy troll of the season, blanking against rubbish sides. 12.5m for 217 points is the most absurd pricing I've seen.

              1. Parm
                • 12 Years
                6 years, 3 months ago

                Yeah I responded about this above. Kane is not good value to the every day FPL geezer. His consistency and 'guaranteed' returns is to me though and is vital to my strategy.

                1. +
                  • 9 Years
                  6 years, 3 months ago

                  Does he get extra bonus points for you if you write "not a casual" in felt tip on your forehead

            5. MYNAMEISBigtopmark.sman
              • 7 Years
              6 years, 3 months ago

              I had bailly for last part of last season under the assumption that once fit he would start. It did not go well. Killed my rank

    3. Joggers Nipple
      • 15 Years
      6 years, 3 months ago

      My initial thought is it ok.
      One thing, i thnik you need a little more flexibility to be able to get on a 'bigger' mid like Erik/sane/Mane etc if they hit form?

      1. Parm
        • 12 Years
        6 years, 3 months ago

        That's what the Mahrez spot is right now. There are only a few players I am pricing myself out of and most of them I wouldn't be considering anyway.

    4. Amateur Pundit Zan
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 3 months ago

      Not sure what the rules are with RMTs but reported you anyway

    5. noahzark22
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 3 months ago

      Teams with Kane and Salah are basically garbage. Plus you waste one of them by not captaining. That ruins their value.

      1. Letsgo!
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 3 months ago

        agree. you have much more better options for first few weeks like zaha, arnau tosun. etc. Why kane, dont forget his august curse.

      2. Parm
        • 12 Years
        6 years, 3 months ago

        I would rather own them and not captain than the opposite, if you get me. I agree on the value btw, this is just my way.

    6. SC not pearls before swine
      • 13 Years
      6 years, 3 months ago

      I dig it. I'm a little skeptical that TAA will win the spot outright from Clyne, but I guess we'll see. I do think Kane is being undervalued, although I understand the worries a lot of people have about having him from the start. But he's not that far away from a 280+ point season with a little luck.

      1. Parm
        • 12 Years
        6 years, 3 months ago

        TAA is by far the better player, Klopp says he is in contention for week 1, we will see 😉

        I will be wanting Kane for that Fulham game in GW2 anyway, could start with Firmino instead but I am giving up a transfer straight up.

    7. Amateur Pundit Zan
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 3 months ago

      Interesting approach but I think you will need to pick 2 from Salah, Kane and Aguero, otherwise you look locked into an inflexible structure with few alternatives at a number of price points (Shurrle, Wilson, most of your defence)

      1. Parm
        • 12 Years
        6 years, 3 months ago

        I get you and I could easily do that but if anything I think Mahrez will make way early to release some cash and I think there are actually more options at the price points of Schürrle/Wilson than you might think.

    8. Netley Lucas
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 3 months ago

      Load up in midfield, not up top

      1. Parm
        • 12 Years
        6 years, 3 months ago

        I agree, I just like goals(and Kane/Kun) more. As Noquarternt says below, picks like de Bruyne & Erisken are the best for these sorts of teams.

        1. Netley Lucas
          • 9 Years
          6 years, 3 months ago

          They are for wimps, might as well get Azpi - go big in midfield to the break, hitters

          1. Parm
            • 12 Years
            6 years, 3 months ago

            Might as well come back GW38 as there is no micromanagement with those boring ass teams.

    9. kavonk
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 3 months ago

      can you find another .5 to upgrade Wilson to King?
      otherwise I like it!
      is Peltier gonna start games?

      1. Parm
        • 12 Years
        6 years, 3 months ago

        Maybe, still not sold on Schürrle so could drop him to a cheaper option(or even Hudson-Odoi) to fund King but I don;t hate Wilson.

        Peltier should start games. Wan-Bissaka & Kabasele have a good rotation for a few weeks if not.

    10. noquarternt
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 3 months ago

      You should build a team with players like KDB and Eriksen if you’re going for players you’d never sell. And probably Azpilicueta.

      1. Parm
        • 12 Years
        6 years, 3 months ago

        I am agreeing with you on this but I wanted captaincy options and I have the three main donnies. Eriksen/KdB aren't my kind of FPL player types.

        1. noquarternt
          • 9 Years
          6 years, 3 months ago

          You don’t like points? Good luck and your strategy could work, but I think you’ve got the wrong players for it.

        2. noquarternt
          • 9 Years
          6 years, 3 months ago

          Eriksen and De Bruyne the 4th and 5th highest scoring players last year. Proven pedigree, nailed. Definitely captaincy options as well.

          1. Parm
            • 12 Years
            6 years, 3 months ago

            Yeah I am not disagreeing with you, these are the most nailed on and highly productive players in the game but they don't get me going like a Kane or Salah do. Sorry 🙁

            1. noquarternt
              • 9 Years
              6 years, 3 months ago

              Hah it's fair enough and I like seeing people trying something different.

              There was a guy last year who didn't pick anyone over 10 mill and I think he was doing really well around February, I'd like to see what happened to him in the end!

    11. 42towels
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 3 months ago

      Reading the discussion in this thread, and get the strategy - well articulated.

      I really don't get it when people use the value argument as a weapon without considering the use of FTs to increase position value vs individual player value.

      That said, I've tried this strategy in the past and failed miserably to stick to it (my fault).

      The way you feel about Kane and Salah - I felt about Hazard 2 seasons ago and then Mourinho happened, Aguero last season and then Jesus happened, Sanchez and then Arsenal happened, and so on.

      Would love to see someone give it a proper shot. All the best.

      1. Parm
        • 12 Years
        6 years, 3 months ago

        Thanks man, glad you actually understand it. 😛

        Obviously I could abandon this at any point but I have so much faith in Kane/Kun/Salah right now that I am not sure I will bottle it before GW1. You never know the true success/failure of a strategy like this until after the season anyway. See you then 😉

    12. Klopptomist Scott Jelly
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 3 months ago

      Ur strategy is different to mine so nahhhhh

  9. FAR EAST
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 3 months ago

    Which one is better?
    a. Peltier + Hughes
    b. Cedric + 4.5mid

    Have WanBissaka already.

    1. Joggers Nipple
      • 15 Years
      6 years, 3 months ago

      B if the 4.5 mid is your 5th mid

    2. Gianfranco Zola
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 3 months ago

      Can we be sure Cedric will only miss one GW at most?

      1. FAR EAST
        • 8 Years
        6 years, 3 months ago

        No, but I think 30+ is good enough for my 4th def.

    3. Netley Lucas
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 3 months ago

      The one w/o Cedric

      1. FAR EAST
        • 8 Years
        6 years, 3 months ago

        What's the matter with him?

        1. Netley Lucas
          • 9 Years
          6 years, 3 months ago

          If he starts, they are a dodgy defence, forget about avoiding relegation, Wigan did that trick once

  10. LosBlancos
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 3 months ago

    Why not just post the RMTs in the community article? And help each other out.
    It's a good idea, let's support it.

    In other words, Wood got subbed because od injury at HT last night (source: Burnley official site).. but I couldn't get more info. Anybody know more?

      1. LosBlancos
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 3 months ago

        So we have FPL Virgin with a link to a guy giving his oppinion on twitter and Dyche's comment to BT saying it's precautionary.

        Worth sticking I guess.

    1. Lazaretti
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 3 months ago

      Yesterday in BBC's live follow up from the game (Burnley Aberdeen) commentator wrote that Wood played well and the reason for substitution must have been knock or some kind of injury injury. So might be difficult to find any info until Burnley / Wood release info about it.

      1. LosBlancos
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 3 months ago

        Apparently Dyche said it was a knock, you can look up the link above

  11. Holmes
    • 11 Years
    6 years, 3 months ago

    If Mendy looks like sure starter, KDB/Sterling-Ederson-Mendy could be a decent set and forget Man City trio. Likely to bring consistent points over long term...

    1. LosBlancos
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 3 months ago

      Sterling no, the other three yes.
      I think Mahrez will play most games after KDB in midfield because he can play in Dilva's role and in Sterling's role

    2. Albrightondknight
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 3 months ago

      Slow and steady approach but there will be days when City score a hatful therefore I want to leave 2 attacking spots open. But will monitor how much rotation there is. KDB will be in team once I know he is starting will not risk before then.

      I am going 3 big mids . Salah KDB and a 9.5
      Usually Eriksen but can be Mane or Mahrez /Sane too depending on fixtures.

  12. Arceus
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 3 months ago

    Anyone thinks most template RMTs here will fail come GW1, like every other season opening?

    1. Netley Lucas
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 3 months ago

      They are too big at the back

      *In the teeth of all evidence*

      Odd?

    2. 420king
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 3 months ago

      Takes more than one GW to know if the team failed though.

    3. Red Card Rockets
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 3 months ago

      Could be, but how many just play the ownership percentages to hedge the damage and then just play forward from there? It is a question for top 1000 managers I guess.

    4. Holmes
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 3 months ago

      Pick the right players from template and you will win 😉

    5. LosBlancos
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 3 months ago

      They don't fail, they do ok. Just that there's some Xhaka somewhere going to haul.

      Also there are quite a few players who might haul and not not here (Kane/ Lamela/ Gray(Lei)/ Gray(Wat)/ Townsend/ Fraser/ Defoe...) - but we go with the most likely to do well.
      On the other hand I really think Defoe will do well in GW1, and I think he starts ahead of Wilson.

    6. Lone Wolf FPL
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 3 months ago

      Templete means that most think they are a best pick so if most think that there must be a reason.
      But you should pick best players YOU think are the best

    7. Zilla
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 3 months ago

      1) Buy players you think will be in the top 5 at the end of the season.
      2) ????
      3) Profit

  13. Lone Wolf FPL
    • 9 Years
    6 years, 3 months ago

    Better option:

    a) Schurrle and 4.5 mid on bench
    b) Hughes and Cairney (rotating)

    1. LosBlancos
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 3 months ago

      A with Odoi and start Odoi? If he doesnt play you get Schurrle, and if he does you will profit 😀

      1. Lone Wolf FPL
        • 9 Years
        6 years, 3 months ago

        How about long term? I will waste FT when he will be dropped plus may loose value

        1. LosBlancos
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 7 Years
          6 years, 3 months ago

          At 4.5 if he starts gw1 he can only gain value.

          FT may be needed to get him out after, but if he's a bench player might just keep him until your WC... I'd do it if I wasn't planning for a 4-5-1

  14. Heskey Time
    • 10 Years
    6 years, 3 months ago

    Loving this team if only B silva was nailed..
    Patricio, stek
    Robbo, Luiz, Bailly, WB, Peltier
    Salah, mane, b.silva, Rich, cairney
    Auba, Arnie, Zaha

    1. Pilgrim62
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 3 months ago

      Luis and BSilva question mark. Otherwise looks good

  15. UpAndAway
    • 10 Years
    6 years, 3 months ago

    Any concerns with Zaha and all this Chelsea talk? Is it safe to start with him even if he stays at palace?

    1. Heskey Time
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 3 months ago

      A little unsettled by it. If he goes then I will definitely get rid for King but if he stays should be good. A little worried about him playing out wide too

    2. LosBlancos
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 3 months ago

      What Che talk? I thought it was Spurs talk 😆

      If Ings comes then I think he's nkt a great pick - but decent non the less

      1. Red Card Rockets
        • 10 Years
        6 years, 3 months ago

        It's all gonna change. Players are place holders based on value at this point.

    3. 420king
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 3 months ago

      Why not just wait? Transfer deadline closes before the FPL deadline.

  16. Bggz
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    6 years, 3 months ago

    ok im pretty settled and havent made any changes for a while. im keeping an eye on the chelsea line up for the shield with that 4.5m guy and pedro but otherwise i think im good....

    ederson
    ward - daniels - mendy
    costa - sane - richarlson - salah (c)
    arne - auba - laca

    steele - hughes - cedric - wan-b

    1. Lone Wolf FPL
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 3 months ago

      It looks like he really wants to go from CP to a bigger club.

      1. The Big Fella
        • 8 Years
        6 years, 3 months ago

        I'd stay there for another year and be the main man and then move. Palace will do well this year I think.

    2. champoz
      • 15 Years
      6 years, 3 months ago

      Would Zaha be a regular starter for Chelsea though? With Giroud & Morata there he might be bench fodder for the first few weeks

      1. amitmishr
        • 9 Years
        6 years, 3 months ago

        He might play on the right of the front 3. Norata, hazard and zaha. Willian is likely to move. Pedro will be his competition. He might even play through the middle if morata is off the mark. Giroud may also be on the move

        1. champoz
          • 15 Years
          6 years, 3 months ago

          True but I might give him a miss for the start of the season (although he looks the best under 7m)

    3. athreya
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 3 months ago

      Could be very interesting. If Chelsea sign him and sell willian.

  17. Jackie Moon
    • 6 Years
    6 years, 3 months ago

    Any news on Wood’s injury from last night? I think I might get Arnie instead as Wood’s injury problems aren’t sitting well with me.

  18. Whats the Mata?
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    6 years, 3 months ago

    Any nailed 4.5m striker?

    1. Netley Lucas
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 3 months ago

      No but they still offer value v the 2's

  19. *sigh*
    • 13 Years
    6 years, 3 months ago

    Bandwagons after gw1? Sean Morrison and Willy Boly are my two suggestions.Any other predictions?

  20. The Big Fella
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 3 months ago

    Luiz or Bailey? I can't decide. Mourinho is a defensive manager but we still haven't seen in a competitive match how good at the back this new look Chelsea side will be

    1. Holmes
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 3 months ago

      If Luiz is nailed, him. Otherwise Bailly

      1. The Big Fella
        • 8 Years
        6 years, 3 months ago

        How come? Because of Kante? And if Courtois leaves?

    2. Gorgles
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 3 months ago

      Wait for community shield to see how Luiz does

      1. The Big Fella
        • 8 Years
        6 years, 3 months ago

        Good shout!

  21. Gorgles
    • 10 Years
    6 years, 3 months ago

    Anyone considering Ryan Fraser as a 4th mid option? Don't know much about him, but looks decent with good fixtures to start.

    1. 420king
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 3 months ago

      Not personally, but I think he's better choice for 4th mid than someone like Cairney

    2. athreya
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 3 months ago

      Nope. Inconsistent player in an inconsistent team.

  22. Bring back ole
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 3 months ago

    Marks out of 10 for this side, and any suggestions

    Ederson
    Tomkins, shaw, luiz
    Hughes, sane, Richarlison, salah
    Aguero, firmino, Arnautovic

    Bench, hamer, lovern, cairney, peltier

    1. champoz
      • 15 Years
      6 years, 3 months ago

      7/10 - How certain is Shaw to start for MU? I've gone with Bailly as should be a regular.

      1. athreya
        • 12 Years
        6 years, 3 months ago

        I think Shaw will start the first two games before Moaninho bullies him.

  23. athreya
    • 12 Years
    6 years, 3 months ago

    In terms of total points scored at end of season how do we see Pool defenders stacking up?

    I see it as VVD, Robbo, TAA, Lovren in that order. If there’s not much between Robbo and TAA that will be a crucial decision.

    1. noquarternt
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 3 months ago

      If Robbo is nailed he'll do VVD.

      But he isn't, so you're probably right.

  24. Mini Mane Mo
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 3 months ago

    Anyone staying away from Burnley assets since they have 2 qualifying games before and after GW1? Bodies stacking up pretty quickly now.

    1. noquarternt
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 3 months ago

      I like it if I'm honestt, they've got a bit of form and we can see who's fit and ready to start the season well.

    2. Holmes
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 3 months ago

      I have 2 at the moment but might not have any when deadline arrives 😮

    3. athreya
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 3 months ago

      Yes the defence loses appeal if both the keepers are out for sometime.

    4. Little Frank
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      6 years, 3 months ago

      If Heaton is fit to start GW1 I think he'll be my set and forget keeper.

  25. FPL Hitman
    • 9 Years
    6 years, 3 months ago

    Last minute transfers before the deadline to cause massive chaos hours before we are required to finalize our teams, especially those who live on the other side of the UK.

    1. Mini Mane Mo
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 3 months ago

      Deadline closes on 9 August there’s enough time.

      1. FPL Hitman
        • 9 Years
        6 years, 3 months ago

        Yes but still unknown entities could scupper ur well laid plans, especially when the game starts on a working day, and u r having a nice sleep at the time the transfer window closes.

      2. Mmm sausages
        • 6 Years
        6 years, 3 months ago

        There’s only enough time if FPL upload all new incoming player changes in time.

  26. Tom1804
    • 6 Years
    6 years, 3 months ago

    A) PVA & Mahrez

    or

    B) Lichtsteiner & Sane

    ?

    1. Lone Wolf FPL
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 3 months ago

      A

  27. Cassius Clay
    • 12 Years
    6 years, 3 months ago

    Badge Check 🙂

    1. Cassius Clay
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 3 months ago

      No grav for 6 years 🙁

  28. Little Frank
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    6 years, 3 months ago

    Best mid up to 9.5 (excl Mane)?
    A. Mahrez
    B. Eriksen
    C. D Silva
    D. Someone else

  29. BON
    • 11 Years
    6 years, 3 months ago

    Crazy or genius?

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

    Speroni • Ward • Stephens • Kamara

    1. rainy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 3 months ago

      Both!?! And try posting it on the RMT article 🙂

      https://www.fantasyfootballscout.co.uk/2018/08/02/rmt-collection-gregor/