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Our analysis of the Community Shield final underlying data

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Our research for Gameweek 1 of Fantasy Premier League goes to a new level with our in-depth analysis of the Community Shield final.

Fantasy Football Scout members now have access to all the underlying data from the match in the Members Area.

They can also read on in this article and digest our thoughts on what the numbers threw up

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  1. Murder On Zidanesfloor
    • 5 Years
    5 years, 9 months ago

    Bottomed

    Zaha or King? Already have Arnie

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    1. Prestige_Worldwide
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 9 months ago

      I moved from Zaha to King, also have Arnie

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    2. Marouaninho
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 9 months ago

      King

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  2. The Big Fella
    • 7 Years
    5 years, 9 months ago

    I hate that Kun did so well in the Community Shield. He has gone from around 12% ownership to around 22% in just two days. I thought I had a differential there! 10 percentage points in two days. Crazy!

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    1. Greenbackbøøg…
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 9 months ago

      Had some shocking misses at well, should have scored about 4 goals

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    2. Mattrick
      • 11 Years
      5 years, 9 months ago

      This

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    3. Zilla
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 9 months ago

      You would be doubting him now if he played badly.

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

        I wouldn't. Always the first name on my team sheet every year and every year I stick with him.

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    4. seanysheep
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 9 months ago

      Snap

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    5. Eze Really?
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 9 months ago

      At 11 mil, unsure about WC return, 12% about right. scoring 2 goals in CS only expected to rise. surprised by so little.

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

        As you said, 11m. At this stage most people have a more or less settled team and people will find it hard to squeeze an 11m forward into the team. It is not like the last year or two where there were limited forwards to choose from.

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  3. Evil Greg
    • 14 Years
    5 years, 9 months ago

    New Article Posted.

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  4. Mattrick
    • 11 Years
    5 years, 9 months ago

    How long do we think before pogba returns?

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    1. seanysheep
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 9 months ago

      From Barca?

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      1. LCFC No.1
        • 5 Years
        5 years, 9 months ago

        haha 🙂

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  5. NUFCAndrew
    • 7 Years
    5 years, 9 months ago

    Which 2 goalkeepers is everyone going for?

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    1. Mattrick
      • 11 Years
      5 years, 9 months ago

      Ederson and boruc

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

      Foster and Fabianski/Adrian

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  6. OPTA FPL
    • 12 Years
    5 years, 9 months ago

    @DEULOFALE

    last pre game

    --------------Capoue----

    Hughes----Pereya------Sema

    ------------Deeney -----Gray----

    If Docoure and DLF fit

    ---------Capoue (chalobah)----Docoure----

    DLF------------Hughes-----------Peryera (Sema)

    ----------------Gray----------------

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  7. CarrollsPonytail
    • 7 Years
    5 years, 9 months ago

    Is Salah, Mahrez,Richarlison, Cairney & Stephens a good midfield?

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    1. Superbadhine
      • 13 Years
      5 years, 9 months ago

      If you're planning on going 433 or 532 yes. If not, no.

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  8. kanat_karktl
    • 7 Years
    5 years, 9 months ago

    Please, RMT
    Fab
    Jones - Lowton - Cedric
    Mane - Eriksen - Willian - B Silva
    Auba - Kun - King

    Subs: Speroni (or any 4.0), Lowe, Schlupp, Murphy (Cardiff)
    0 ITB. shooting for 3-4-3 formation. Captaincy between Mane/Eriksen/Auba/Kun depending on form and fixture.

    OK team or startover? any suggestions?

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    1. Rotation's Alter Ego
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 12 Years
      5 years, 9 months ago

      Not here laddie

      Post over on:

      https://www.fantasyfootballscout.co.uk/2018/08/06/rmt-collection-niemi/

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  9. Bob B
    • 10 Years
    5 years, 9 months ago

    A. Mane + Andone
    B. Firmino + Ralls

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  10. FPL AXE
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    5 years, 9 months ago

    Has Firmino figures in Liverpool's pre season games?

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    1. FPL AXE
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 9 months ago

      *figured

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  11. captainjilflex
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 7 Years
    5 years, 9 months ago

    Do we think Shaw looks nailed this season? thinking of swapping him for lowton

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  12. FPL AXE
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    5 years, 9 months ago

    So it looks like nobody has any clue about if Firmino is going to play any why his points predictions are so bad?

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    1. Christina.
      • 14 Years
      5 years, 9 months ago

      played last pre season game. Another today.

      relax

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  13. Digne do well
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 7 Years
    5 years, 9 months ago

    Considering mid-priced strikers only of KING ARNI and ZAHA up front with NO premium striker, thus allowing me to upgrade midfield and defense.
    Is that nuts or inspired?

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    1. Superbadhine
      • 13 Years
      5 years, 9 months ago

      The same problem i think every manager is facing but not discussing. Pro's and cons to both ways of thinking. I'm currently on my 12th draft

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  14. LSP
    • 6 Years
    5 years, 9 months ago

    Who are the nailed 4.5 mids?

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  15. jumpas 4 Goalposts
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    5 years, 9 months ago

    AWB seems a solid but popular 4.0 choice. Is it worth considering Schlupp though for the extra 0.5 for an out of position option. seems a regular in midfield from preseason and 2 goals scored. However if Danny Ings is bought by Palace does this potentially shift Zaha or Towsnend into his position?

    Another interesting out of position option is Pereira (5.0). Probably more than likely to play as RB, especially since Ghezzal signed in last couple days, but in last friendly played on right wing (And Amartey played as RB) and is known as versatile player. So could be OOP option.

    So

    (i) If Ings is signed is it likely that Schlupp gets dropped?
    (ii) If Schlupp is a starter, is a double up on AWB and Schlupp a crazy move? (AWB seems best 4.0 option but then very few out of position options as Schlupp would be)
    (iii) Could Pereira be a potential out of position option.

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  16. WM679
    • 5 Years
    5 years, 9 months ago

    is having 3 Liverpool players and 3 Man City players a little to much?

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    1. Now I'm Panicking
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 9 months ago

      Not enough!

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    2. LCFC No.1
      • 5 Years
      5 years, 9 months ago

      I have the same...deffo agree it's not enough!

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  17. LCFC No.1
    • 5 Years
    5 years, 9 months ago

    What does everyone think of this team?

    Ederson/Fabianski
    Lovren/Trippier/Moses/Maguire/Bertrand
    Sané/Mané/Milivojevic/Cairney/Kanté
    King/Firmino/Agüero

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    1. Stupendous
      • 11 Years
      5 years, 9 months ago

      No no no and no

      And await the dont post that here comment..

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    2. Superbadhine
      • 13 Years
      5 years, 9 months ago

      Half your team wont play opening gameweeks and some will be rotated weekly anyway. Front line is good, keeper selection is ok but you can downgrade Fabianski with Ederson there. Tripper could be on his way out and is quite expensive compared to others available and Kante is a great player but crap in fantasy terms, even for 5.0mil

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  18. FPL Maldini
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    5 years, 9 months ago

    Honest thoughts on this draft?

    Patricio • Hamer
    Boly • VVD • Tomkins • Dunk • WBisa
    Salah • Eriksen • Siggy • Hughes • Ward
    Auba • Kun • King

    Is there a better 4.5m mid?

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  19. n14mul
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 6 Years
    5 years, 9 months ago

    Maybe I am missing something obvious but there is a lack of love for Sane? He injured or people just not fancy him. I assumed with a full rested summer he would be high on everyone list

    Updates on his situation would be appreciated.

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    1. Bada Bing
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 9 months ago

      I have no idea what he has been doing all summer, but according to pep he is not fit, and what little he has played during the preseason he hasn't looked good at all.

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  20. OPTA FPL
    • 12 Years
    5 years, 9 months ago

    Cedric could still face Burnley
    “I think if it was anybody other than Cedric in terms of fitness and worrying whether he could hit the ground running. Cedric is the one guy we wouldn’t worry too much about because he is a fitness guy who loves playing football and loves keeping himself in first class condition.

    “The fact he’s been off all he’s missed is game time.

    “If he has to go in straightaway and I feel that is the right thing for the team then that’s what I will do.”

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  21. Frank Koscielny
    • 7 Years
    5 years, 9 months ago

    RMT please. And where should I upgrade? Would prefer .5 for future transfers

    Patricio / Fab
    Mendy Robertson Tomkins / Cedric Wan-Bissaka
    Salah Mahrez Richarlison Jota / Hodson-Odoi
    Zaha Aguero Arnautovic
    1.5 itb

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  22. adityakk
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 5 Years
    5 years, 9 months ago

    Please RMT
    Begovic/Fabianski
    Tomkins Mendy Robertson Daniels Wan-Bissaka
    Salah Jorginho Mane Richarlison Jota
    Aguero Zaha King

    Strategy: left 1.0 in bank
    Wait till 3rd/4th GW to switch mendy and robertson to cheaper option and switch King to Laca/Firminho

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  23. Giggs22
    • 11 Years
    5 years, 9 months ago

    First post as a full member. Please RMT, I think I am happy however today has concerned me which I will state below

    Ederson (Speroni)
    Luiz Bailly Bertrand (Alexander-Arnold) (Wan-Bissaka)
    Son Salah Sanchez Richarlison (Neves)
    Morata Zaha Austin

    Concerns

    Richarlison - Amazing amount of transfers for Everton today, is there a rotation risk despite his high transfer fee
    Austin - Ings rumoured to sign, who is likely to play?
    Son - Not much of a concern but was tempted between Son and Ozil

    Any comments advice welcomed, thank you!

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