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Is it worth paying extra to have Jiménez over Jota?

Fantasy Premier League managers may have a tough decision when considering Wolves’ attacking options in 2018/19.

A price hike for Raúl Jiménez (£7.5m) has put clear daylight between him and colleague Diogo Jota (£6.5m).

Despite the latter’s switch from midfield to the forward department, his offer of a £1.0m saving is certainly enticing.

In this latest members article, requested by readers on site and social media, we will compare Wolves’ two central strikers to assess which is the better option for our Fantasy teams.

As this uses data taken from the Fantasy Football Scout Members Area, only those who have signed up for 2019/20 can access the bulk of the article.

Selecting the right period for comparison

Wolves changed their formation to a 3-5-2 in Gameweek 15.

On the surface, it’s hard to look past Jiménez given that he outscored Jota across the 2018/19 season.

The Mexican recorded a final total of 181 points compared his Portuguese colleague’s 139.

That is probably why Jiménez is, by a long way, the more popular of the two following the release of the 2019/20 game.

In fact, currently sat in 42.7% the former Benfica man is the most fashionable asset in any position.

Obviously, his price means that auto-pick selections will still be influencing that figure, and it has dropped slightly from the 43.5% he was at on July 5.

However, to suggest either his 2018/19 score or early 2019/20 popularity are cause to back Jiménez over Jota would be somewhat naïve.

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  1. Kobrakai
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 5 Years
    4 years, 8 months ago

    KDB or BILVA? Kev is almost locked in my team, but an extra 1,5m could come in handy as I am without TAA/ROBBO/VVD atm 😮

    1. S.Kuqi
      • 11 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      Kdb pretty much nailed in my team. Don't rate Bilva as a fpl option

    2. Moxon
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      KDB for sure

      1. fantasyfog
        • 8 Years
        4 years, 8 months ago

        kdb or sterling

        1. Moxon
          • 9 Years
          4 years, 8 months ago

          Sterling

          1. fantasyfog
            • 8 Years
            4 years, 8 months ago

            are you sure

            1. Moxon
              • 9 Years
              4 years, 8 months ago

              Yarp

          2. fantasyfog
            • 8 Years
            4 years, 8 months ago

            so salah or mane?

            1. Moxon
              • 9 Years
              4 years, 8 months ago

              Salah

        2. Pumpkinhead - I'm ITK …
          • 14 Years
          4 years, 8 months ago

          Sterling. Not even close imo.

    3. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 14 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      More about comparing 2 vs 2.
      KDB obviously wins 1 vs 1 due to price.

    4. Je suis le chat
      • 10 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      Both in my current draft. Can see Kdb being immense after a good rest.

      1. Kobrakai
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 5 Years
        4 years, 8 months ago

        Aye I agree. Kdb could be golden if he remains injury free.

  2. aapoman
    • 10 Years
    4 years, 8 months ago

    Who is the most likely player to partner with VVD? Wasn't it Gomez last year until he got injured or something?

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

      Hopefully Gomez gets his place back, looked an awesome prospect

    2. Moxon
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      Hopefully Gomez

    3. Licky
      • 11 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      It'll probably be either Gomez or Matip, they'll probably fight for the spot during preseason.

    4. Fit of Pique
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      Barring the unexpected, can't see it being anyone other than Gomez long term

  3. dunas_dog
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    4 years, 8 months ago

    Best Leicester mid choice between

    A Pérez
    B Tielemans

    1. Garth Marenghi
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      B

    2. Stimps
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      B for now

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

      B's price known yet?

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

        Not yet but hope will be 6.5/7 m

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

          If 6.5 then T if 7 then P

    4. Je suis le chat
      • 10 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      Perez, I'd say. Preseason should tell us more about set up.

    5. Fit of Pique
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      Has to be Perez - ones a striker, the others a deep-ish creative midfielder. Price will be crucial of course - and can't see Tielemans being less than 6.5

  4. Je suis le chat
    • 10 Years
    4 years, 8 months ago

    If Jota is the answer, what is the question? Avoiding Wolves methinks.

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

      Definite avoid to start with

      1. Fit of Pique
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        4 years, 8 months ago

        Agree

    2. Scotty B
      • 11 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      Neves/Moutinho the ones to have

      1. Nomar
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        4 years, 8 months ago

        Moutinho is the best sub £6.5m mid out there.

  5. Champ
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    4 years, 8 months ago

    It would be good to get off to a steady start this season.

    Any tips for this selection?

    Ederson 4.0

    Trent Robbo Laporte (Duffy 4.0)

    Salah Siggy Zaha Rich Fraser

    King Deulo 4.5

    Planning to WC about GW6/7

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

      It will not be a steady start without City attack!

      1. Champ
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        4 years, 8 months ago

        Yes. I would like sterling but it unbalanced my team. Hope to get KDB in once I see him starting and some form

      2. Jambot
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        4 years, 8 months ago

        Guy who won my league last year and got top 2K finish did it with no city all season until second wildcard. You don’t have to have them, although I do have sterling as it stands

    2. Je suis le chat
      • 10 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      I'd get Pickford instead of Ederson and find the money for a City mid.

    3. PDM TOP 1,000 any Season Le…
      • 14 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      Having no attacking could be your kryponite.

      1. PDM TOP 1,000 any Season Le…
        • 14 Years
        4 years, 8 months ago

        (City)

    4. Champ
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      Thanks guys for the feedback. Appreciated

    5. WVA
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      You can have 8 of your team with Sterling

  6. Gringo Kid
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 5 Years
    4 years, 8 months ago

    Select one Leicester asset

    a) Maddison
    b) Tielemans
    c) Perez

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

      We don't know B's price yet!!!!

    2. Je suis le chat
      • 10 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      Vardy with that supply chain.

      1. Gringo Kid
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 5 Years
        4 years, 8 months ago

        It's mission impossible to find extra 2.5m for Vardy

    3. Moxon
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      Huge fan of Perez irl so C

    4. Ze_Austin
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      Perez... From GW9

      "Tough fixtures" doesn't mean we're expecting them to lose. Their squad is good enough to win or draw many of those games

      Problem is that we need goals, assists and clean sheets, and those come in higher numbers from games against easier opponents, increasing the chance of your assets getting points. This is why I'm going with Bournemouth assets from GW1 in my future Leicester spots

    5. Amey
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      Maddison for me

  7. KujaliaFC
    • 11 Years
    4 years, 8 months ago

    Is 54.77 expected points decent for GW1 in the RMT tool?

    1. PDM TOP 1,000 any Season Le…
      • 14 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      Seen a few quoting 60+

    2. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 14 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      Just made a team worth 97.5 and scored 60.87.
      Just numbers at the moment.

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

      Yep it is good if you are not planning to WC early. I am getting over 60 for my GW1 teams as prob doing WC in GW2/3.

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

    What are some teams that rotate nicely?

    On Taylor/Targett however Pieters arriving might take Taylor out.

    1. Amey
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      Check the hot topic.

    2. Ze_Austin
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      Listen close. These backlines don't look so good when they're conceding goals

      There's quicksand in this cheap life, it will swallow you whole

      You sound so effing cute when you ask me "Which pair's best?"

      4.5 city... It's a jungle out there.

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

    Thoughts? Moura to become Anderson after GW1.

    Heaton Woodman

    TAA VVD Laporte Digne Diop

    Salah Sterling Moura Hayden Dendoncker

    Vardy King Greenwood

    1. Ze_Austin
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      Planning a GW2 transfer tends to hurt. A lot.

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

        Willing to take the risk

    2. Champ
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      Good I think. Id be tempted to get Robertson for vvd and go with a 4m instead of diop

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

        Would gladly do if a 4m playing defender emerges

    3. Fit of Pique
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      Prefer not to be planning in moves after 1 GW. What if you get injuries / red cards / surprise dropping / bandwagons?

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

        I got burnt last year from this, but was after 3 GWs, not the 1

        1. Fit of Pique
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 8 Years
          4 years, 8 months ago

          I see GW1 squad as like a wildcard, planned to last as long as possible, with transfers to flex and react as needed

  10. Tasty Jerk
    • 11 Years
    4 years, 8 months ago

    Nice goal from Zaha in the afcon earlier. Don't do it Wilf, dont join Arsenal, you deserve better 🙂

    1. Amey
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      It's now or never for him i guess.

    2. Licky
      • 11 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      Oof.

  11. sk24
    • 6 Years
    4 years, 8 months ago

    This is my best shot at fitting in Vardy with Salah and Sterling. Glaring compromises are: no city defence, Coleman instead of Digne, rotating 4.5 defenders. Some compensation is having decent(ish) bench, normal looking squad balance wise and still having nice midfield.

    Ryan, Button
    Roberston, VVD, Coleman, A.Smith, Taylor
    Salah, Sterling, Siggy, Brooks, Dendoncker
    Vardy, King, Wickham

    What do you think - is it worth it?

    1. Fit of Pique
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      Not bad, how about KDB instead of Sterling and upgrade where you're currently compromising?

      1. Amey
        • 5 Years
        4 years, 8 months ago

        And lose a © option ??
        Perma © Mo ?
        Not for me.
        I'd rather downgrade Siggy

        1. Fit of Pique
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 8 Years
          4 years, 8 months ago

          Different views I guess - I'm planning on perma capping Salah, if only to avoid the Okey Cooley captaincy wrong decisions. Reckon vardy and KDB are captainable at times too

          1. Amey
            • 5 Years
            4 years, 8 months ago

            Cool
            It's almost boring though to © one player
            I won't complain if he keeps hitting 10+ though 😀

      2. sk24
        • 6 Years
        4 years, 8 months ago

        Can't get myself to get rid of either Salah or Sterling. If I decide to fill the smaller holes I'm afraid it will have to be Vardy. Thanks

        1. Homer21
          • 7 Years
          4 years, 8 months ago

          It's tough to balance a team if almost 25% of your budget s blown on two top players

    2. Pep's Money Laundry
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      That's quite decent I think

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

      Ryan is a big compromise too, he was dreadful to own last season

      1. sk24
        • 6 Years
        4 years, 8 months ago

        Yeah, trying to not see him in the team with hope of Pope/Heaton situation clearing till the start

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

      I honestly don't think its worth getting Vardy with the players you leave out (City defence, Coleman instead of digne etc)

      1. sk24
        • 6 Years
        4 years, 8 months ago

        Thanks. I think the main line in making that decision is if one wants to bet against the success of ultra-heavy defences this season. But can't get over the fact that every season starts like that but eventually it is better to invest in in-form attackers.

      2. KunDogan
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 5 Years
        4 years, 8 months ago

        +1

    5. No Professionals
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      I have something similar, I don't think getting Salah, sterling and vardy is so tough. Its getting kane instead of vardy that stretches it.

      1. sk24
        • 6 Years
        4 years, 8 months ago

        Do you think it's missing out too much in def?

    6. Homer21
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      Wouldn't necessarily see Coleman instead of Digne as a 'glaring compromise '!!!

      1. sk24
        • 6 Years
        4 years, 8 months ago

        You are right I think, meant that mostly beacuse of Digne's ownership.

    7. The Ejiptian King
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      I have those 3 and prefer my starting team but your bench is better.

      1. sk24
        • 6 Years
        4 years, 8 months ago

        You stripped 0.5 of 5th def or different formation?

  12. Pirlø's Pen
    • 8 Years
    4 years, 8 months ago

    Views on this lot?

    Pope/Heaton
    Robertson | Alexander-Arnold | Digne | Zinchenko
    Salah (c) | Sterling (vc) | Bernardo Silva | Sigurdsson
    King | Calvert-Lewin

    4.0 Dendoncker Ward Greenwood

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

      7/11

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

      What is your plan in case Zinchenko is not a regular? (Which I believe he won't be)

      It looks like my team except I have Laporte + Zaha over Zinchenko + B. Silva

    3. Homer21
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      A bit light up top I'm afraid

  13. The Naga Khan
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 5 Years
    4 years, 8 months ago

    Bit radical but what about a Jota and Jiminez double up?

    1. Fit of Pique
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      Not for me with Europa League commitments, Jimenez returning late, possible second season syndrome

    2. Amey
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      After Europe dream (?) Is over, this can work.

    3. Stimps
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      Would rather double up on Wilson and King

  14. The Overthinker
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 8 months ago

    Villa fans, how does the addition of mings make you at the back?

    1. Piggs Boson
      • 12 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      They had Mings at the back last season, and Tuanzebe.

      So... even worse atm.

      1. The Overthinker
        • 7 Years
        4 years, 8 months ago

        Are you this seasons Huddersfield?

        1. Piggs Boson
          • 12 Years
          4 years, 8 months ago

          I'm not a Villa fan, but they seem to have a lot more going forwards than Huddersfield.

    2. avfc82
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 14 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      We tightened up massively after he signed in January, so its a huge signing for us.

  15. Big boy Bowen
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 8 months ago

    Still on this 5-3-2 atm (pending Zinchenko nailedness).

    Any ideas for the 4.5 def?

    Ryan
    TAA | VVD | Digne | Zinchenko | 4.5
    Salah | Sterling | Perez
    Kane | King

    Button | Dendoncker | 4.5 mid | Greenwood

    Thanks

    1. No Professionals
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      Not a popular choice but I think Adam Smith is worth a punt for the first few fixtures.

      1. Ze_Austin
        • 5 Years
        4 years, 8 months ago

        I agree. Problem is his team's aversion to clean sheets even in the easiest of games

        1. No Professionals
          • 6 Years
          4 years, 8 months ago

          Just don't see any clearly better options at that price

      2. Big boy Bowen
        • 7 Years
        4 years, 8 months ago

        Thanks, is he nailed? I know he has attacking threat so would be perfect if he is

      3. Lebowski85
        • 11 Years
        4 years, 8 months ago

        Yep

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

      I think your a bit obsessed with having 3 premiums after watching your previous RMT's and comments (Salah, Sterling and Kane). I don't see the value in that. I honestly don't. No 4.5 defender is worth playing week in week out. Downgrading one of the premiums will give you a much much more improved team imho

      1. POLSKA GOLA
        • 10 Years
        4 years, 8 months ago

        That’s true unless he’s got a good captaincy deferential plan

      2. Big boy Bowen
        • 7 Years
        4 years, 8 months ago

        You are correct, I was on 2 premiums + KdB but I've scared myself into getting Sterling.
        Who knows though, there maybe another 4.5 Doherty hanging around somewhere!

    3. POLSKA GOLA
      • 10 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      I think this is the best team I’ve seen so far that has Salah, Sterling and Kane as well as 4 solid defenders

      1. Big boy Bowen
        • 7 Years
        4 years, 8 months ago

        Thank you

    4. Udo
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      Diop actually goes well with Dendoncker throughout the season!

      1. Big boy Bowen
        • 7 Years
        4 years, 8 months ago

        Thanks for that, Diop is on the shortlist.

    5. WVA
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      Any team with Ryan in it is a no from me

      1. Big boy Bowen
        • 7 Years
        4 years, 8 months ago

        Could go Ederson and Kelly rather than Ryan and Zinchenko, but that feels worse

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

        Who would you replace him with though?

  16. Pep's Money Laundry
    • 8 Years
    4 years, 8 months ago

    Are Perez & Brooks the best options in the 5.5 - 6.5 price bracket, I'm going with Vardy & King up top so would prefer to avoid a double

    1. Licky
      • 11 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      Redmond is another good option, the fixtures aren't quite as good though.

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

      I have my eye on Gross.

    3. el polako
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      Yarmolenko and Hudson-Odoi when fit could be a steal.

  17. dunas_dog
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    4 years, 8 months ago

    Which 4.5 do you think most likely to get at least some game time ?

    A Greenwood
    B Nketiah
    C Xande Silva
    D Wickham

    1. Big boy Bowen
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      A

      1. Big boy Bowen
        • 7 Years
        4 years, 8 months ago

        Though it's probably negligible

    2. Netley Lucas
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      Dunno but I'd assume Wickham when fit will get minutes, maybe even starts again.

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

      None unfortunately

  18. Stimps
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    4 years, 8 months ago

    A) Ryan, Sterling, King
    B) Ederson, KDB, Wilson

    1. Amey
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      A

    2. Netley Lucas
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      A) likely here Stimps. Sterling highest PPM in the game last season and arguably improving.

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

      A if you plan on captaining Sterling every now and then

      B if you plan to perma captain Salah (or Kane/Aguero)

      I can't help but feel downgrading Wilson to King is the right move none the less.

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

    What is your take on this team?

    Ryan
    TAA Robbo Laporte Digne
    Salah (C) Sterling Siggy Zaha
    King DCL

    Subs: Button Kelly Greenwood Dedoncker

    Thought of doing the following:

    A) Ryan + Laporte + Kelly -> Ederson + 2x rotating 4.5 def
    B) Ryan + Laporte + Zaha + Greenwood --> Ederson + Maguire (if he signs for city) + 4.5 mid + Deeney/Deulofeu

    I know DCL is somewhat of a risk. But hopefully a 5.5-6.0 will emerge quickly (monitoring Wesley)

    1. Netley Lucas
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      The good thing about Laporte is you can use him as a bank. Once a City LB emerges you can decide to save or cash-in and then upgrade elsewhere if you want whereas starting with Ederson limits this flexibility somewhat.

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

        One could argue Ederson is a bank as well? Don't see the validation in that argument. Two transfers needed none the less. One to downgrade a City defender/GK and one to upgrade another player.

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

          ahh unless I went for two 4.5 rotating pairs.. that would require another transfer to solve the puzzle. Thanks Netley

        2. Netley Lucas
          • 8 Years
          4 years, 8 months ago

          In a sense you're right, but you go from Laporte to the left back in one, the Ederson way takes two. But yes, the upgrading does take another move but that doesn't matter too much as your options increase with the flow of the game, if you see what I mean.

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

            I do! I will go for Laporte and a cheap goallie.

            If Mendy / Maguire / Zinchenko emerges then I have 0.5-1.0 to use elsewhere. I mean even DCL might need a 0,5 upgrade. So it's the better strategy at this point until we get further information. Just needed to get my head around it.

    2. Big boy Bowen
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      Nice team, I would downgrade one of TAA/Robbo to VVD and upgrade DCL to Jota/Deulo

      1. Big boy Bowen
        • 7 Years
        4 years, 8 months ago

        And I prefer your team as it is rather than doing A or B

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

          Thanks KK. I prefer wingbacks over CB's myself.

          I agree Deulo is a better pick than DCL, but for now, DCL stays in the team. If Mendy is a sure starter or if City sign Maguire, then DCL will most likely be the one to upgrade. But DCL got a lot of praise from the manager. So I'm taking a gamble on him.

          1. Big boy Bowen
            • 7 Years
            4 years, 8 months ago

            Fair, just not a fan of DCL and I'd be worried about Rich being deployed up top instead, and thought VVD is the easiest way to enable the upgrade without disrupting your structure.

  20. Ricky - it doesn\'t ta…
    • 12 Years
    4 years, 8 months ago

    Holebas lost his left back position to masina 2nd half of the season didn't he?

    1. Ze_Austin
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      No. They just rotate

    2. The Ejiptian King
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      Nah, he was injured. He's not getting any younger at 87 though.

  21. Drip Doctor
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    4 years, 8 months ago

    Question

    Do you think Zaha would be a better prospect at Palace or Arsenal?

    If the transfer happens, pretty much everyone will get him, but I feel being the main man suits him. Could be a similar case as Siggy at Spurs or Mahrez at City. I'd expect Zaha to play more than both of them did/have but wouldn't expect him to be as involved as he is for Palace.

    1. Netley Lucas
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      May take a while to settle in at Arsenal, or a while to get over his bitter disappointment at still being stuck at Palace. Might be worth going against the crowd on this one.

    2. Ricky - it doesn\'t ta…
      • 12 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      Palace. Big fish in a small pond . Don't fancy him to be good at hungry hungry hippos at arsenal for points

    3. Pasqualinho
      • 14 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      I think Zaha would still be the main man in midfield for Arsenal - which you couldn't say for Siggy at Spurs or Mahrez at Man City.

  22. Ze_Austin
    • 5 Years
    4 years, 8 months ago

    Do we understand what the Europa League did to Burnley?

    They were a scary side for even the big guns to face in 2017/18, due to how organized they were. Defensive, yes, but organized

    They didn't change their system or key players much over the summer. A few additions (don't recall any major exits), but those didn't fit easily into the system

    Europa League qualification rounds wrecked them, and they took almost the whole season to recover. But when they did, we saw the old Burnley again. That time when Barnes was a solid under-the-radar pick

    With this in mind, Wolves are repeating that with their lack of significant signings so far. Even worse, main man Jimenez hasn't had a summer break

    Burnley was SEVENTH two seasons ago, and it wasn't a fluke: they earned it. I really like Wolves and I wish them the best, but who are their rotating squad members in the 3-5-2? Who has the quality to come in and rest some of their main guys to prevent fatigue? Can they remain injury-free when they play Thursday, weekend, Thursday, weekend again every week except international breaks? Even worse, they are good enough to win many qualification matches so this torture will continue for long... Or will they lose matches on purpose and disappoint their cult-like following?

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

      Giggity.

    2. Brosstan
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      I think Burnley were overachieving for a long time and their results didnt match how poor they were for several seasons. Then the added fatigue from EL came at the same time as regression towards their true level in terms of results. Wolves on the other hand are an actual good team. I think the effect on them from EL will be a lot weaker.

      That said, Im still waiting until a few weeks into the season before picking any of their players.

    3. Netley Lucas
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      The games v Aberdeen were clearly too much for Burnley, injuries to keepers too I think forcing the disastrous move for Hart. Wolves must learn and really use their squad, they could finish top 6, they must know that?

    4. Thescaff
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      Avoiding Wolves for this reason

    5. avfc82
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 14 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      Wolves are in a good position, they just need some depth - a new centre back, a back up for Doherty, another midfielder and back up striker. Plenty of time still.

      1. Ze_Austin
        • 5 Years
        4 years, 8 months ago

        That's an entire shopping list of players who have to adapt to Nuno's system early in August... And haven't been bought yet.

        1. avfc82
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • Has Moderation Rights
          • 14 Years
          4 years, 8 months ago

          I’m not sure four players, including 2 back ups, is a huge shopping list but lets wait and see. Saiss, Vinagre, MGW, Traore, Cavaleiro etc are already squad options in place too.

    6. Piggs Boson
      • 12 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      Moutinho is 32 as well, and is a crucial player for them.

      I want Jota, but many of their Europa League games have just a day between their Premier League fixture. It's ridiculous. So I'm out.

      1. avfc82
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 14 Years
        4 years, 8 months ago

        It’ll be Thurs - Sun, never just a day, but admit it could still have an effect.

        1. Piggs Boson
          • 12 Years
          4 years, 8 months ago

          Their schedule says they play Thur - Sat atm, is it not finalised?

          1. Piggs Boson
            • 12 Years
            4 years, 8 months ago

            Actually it has changed since I last looked. They only play Thu - Sat in GW3 now. Assuming they through to the playoff round of qualifying.

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

        This.

    7. The Ejiptian King
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      What is Jimenez's scoring floor for 2 PL games and a Europa League tie in a week?

    8. Eat my goal!
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      Wolves did alright when they had FA games and prem games every 3 days

      1. el polako
        • 6 Years
        4 years, 8 months ago

        Traveling across England is quite different to flying to some poo holes in far corners of Europe or even Asia.

  23. Zimo
    • 5 Years
    4 years, 8 months ago

    Ederson and Debruyne
    Or
    Pickford and Kane

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

      50/50 really.. depends on the form of Kane. At that price he needs to be firing from the get go imo.

    2. bhh
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      I'd go for A but how are you in this position? KDB and Kane play different positions

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

        He just don't care wether he needs mid fodder or forward fodder..

    3. pingissimus
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      Just not Pickford - unless you’re backing him for penalties again

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

      I'm quite happy going without all four.

      In fact I'd advise against both the keepers. More value in 4.5

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

        Same. The 4.5 goalkeeper pick from the get go is a bit random though and requires a bit of luck to make the ''right pick''. Not much between Burnley GK and Brighton GK as I see it. But it free's up a lot of cash and as long as they get some saves they are worth it.

  24. Albrightondknight
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    4 years, 8 months ago

    How long is Rudiger out for?
    Could Christensen be an option for the start of the season?

    1. bhh
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      Personally, I'd avoid Chelsea defence in general

      1. pingissimus
        • 5 Years
        4 years, 8 months ago

        Why?

        It’s historically strong - except in that Mou season. Kante back on duty and no Hazard not tracking back should strengthen it

        1. bhh
          • 5 Years
          4 years, 8 months ago

          I think there a better options at those price ranges. It is debatable is Christiensen starts in rudigers absence. if he plays, he's a great option if he doesn't, I'd rather have Digne/VVD at the prices the other defenders are available at

          1. pingissimus
            • 5 Years
            4 years, 8 months ago

            Perhaps

            I’m just sceptical of Everton defence having been burnt by Digne last time and thinking him poor value at 4.9!!!

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

      I wouldn't go anywhere near ANY chelsea assets for the first few weeks.

  25. pingissimus
    • 5 Years
    4 years, 8 months ago

    Not sure which? Get them all!

    Fab
    TAA Robbo Trippier Christensen
    Sterling KdB Perez Gross
    Kun King

    Christensen may not pull through of course but I’ve got 0.5 in O’Connell. Likewise with Trips.

    Kun is there because I don’t like Ksne until 3 and if he hits he’s otherwise impossible to get.

    Perez and Gross are wait and see territory.

    1. bhh
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      I'd go for one of Perez and Groß. I don't think you should be risking two 'wait and sees' in your midfield (given, I'm guessing, your bench is fodder)

      1. pingissimus
        • 5 Years
        4 years, 8 months ago

        Not what I want you’re right. But no worse than double 6.5 attack imo.

        I’d be expecting to shift another mill into midfield on the assumption I go Kane from Kun in week 3 or so - Fraser?

        1. bhh
          • 5 Years
          4 years, 8 months ago

          I think Fraser is a solid option at 7.5. May also consider Felipe Anderson in that range as well and by week 3 Pulisic and Fornals may be worth thinking about depending on what they do

          1. pingissimus
            • 5 Years
            4 years, 8 months ago

            That’s my thinking if I go this way. By week 3/4 I should have options of switching one or both of them. I’d hope one would hit.

            I’m half tempted by Townsend at 6.0 - unexciting but likely to be steady value. If Tielemans comes in at 7 I might go with the two of them

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

      No liverpool offensively is bold!

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

      Looks good. The 6 / 6.5m price point for a MF is like buried treasure. A good amount of them will disappoint, however a few gems will emerge and exceed their expectations and price point. I have my eye on Gross, Perez, and Brooks.

  26. bhh
    • 5 Years
    4 years, 8 months ago

    Bilva or Siggy

    Debate

    1. The Road Dogg
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      Siggy. Central to everything at Everton whereas Bernardo 1 of 5 or 6

      1. Epic Fail
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        4 years, 8 months ago

        Though there's the argument that Man City will score lots more goals than Everton, so him not being involved with everything will balance out because of all the extra goals he has a chance of being involved with.

        1. The Road Dogg
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 8 Years
          4 years, 8 months ago

          True but with everton’s Fixtures I think it would be foolish not to have him. 2nd name on my team sheet after Trent

          1. Epic Fail
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 13 Years
            4 years, 8 months ago

            Aye, I'm not necessarily saying Silva is the better pick, just to be careful with the "central to everything" comparison when it's used on a far poorer team.

            1. pingissimus
              • 5 Years
              4 years, 8 months ago

              I pretty much agree. If I end up with the choice between them - quite likely - what would probably sway it is that Siggy has a fixed role in the team whereas its perfectly plausible that Bilva will fill in for Dilva as the assister assistant fairly regularly.

    2. THFC4LIFE
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      Both good options imo

    3. Netley Lucas
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      I think Siggy could have been priced at 9m and folk wouldn't have been shocked. Bernardo feels an 8m type, finish a bit better and he will be value, looks about right now though.

      1. bhh
        • 5 Years
        4 years, 8 months ago

        So you would say Siggy is a steal at the price he is currently valued at given what he can return?

        1. Netley Lucas
          • 8 Years
          4 years, 8 months ago

          Yes, bearing in mind Everton were pretty rubbish until the Cardiff game one wonders what a better season may bring, approaching 200 maybe? That's probably worth 10m, but let's not get carried away.

          1. THFC4LIFE
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 7 Years
            4 years, 8 months ago

            Your doing well in selling him to me!

          2. Ze_Austin
            • 5 Years
            4 years, 8 months ago

            https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/gylfi-sigurdsson/elfmetertore/spieler/90466

            If he had scored the 3 penalties he missed, he could have easily hit 200 (5 points per goal, no point reduction for missing, then bonus points)

            He's still the designated penalty taker, and this was his first EPL season of missing any... So it's a bit safe to say his missed penalties skewed the data a bit

            Getting someone at 8.0 whose team came to life halfway through the season and still managed to merely miss (literally) the 200 point mark feels like an absolute steal... Especially with those fixtures

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

      Siggy for his set-piece duties, opening run of fixtures, and a higher ppm. [/debate]

      1. Eat my goal!
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 5 Years
        4 years, 8 months ago

        Isn’t digne on set pieces

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

          I don't believe so via "Set Pieces" on top of the page.

  27. The Road Dogg
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    4 years, 8 months ago

    Can’t decide here:

    Ederson and Bernardo

    Or

    KDB and Pope/ Gunn

    1. bhh
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      Ederson and Bilva. The keepers in the other option are not good as Burnley's opening fixtures are terrible and Gunn isn't nailed

      1. The Road Dogg
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        4 years, 8 months ago

        Think Gunn is as they’re looking to sell their other two keepers. Still neither keeper inspires confidence!

    2. THFC4LIFE
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      KDB and Ryan?

      1. The Road Dogg
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        4 years, 8 months ago

        Think Ryan is a wait and see with a new Manager. Problem is I probably wouldn’t captain KDB so maybe I should just get Bernardo

        1. THFC4LIFE
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 7 Years
          4 years, 8 months ago

          I can’t look past Ryan for my 4.5m keeper atm.

          KDB is a good captain option imo, he’s nailed to start, chief creator and good with baps

  28. SAKA AND EMILE SMITH ROWE
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 8 months ago

    A or B?

    A) TAA, Sterling, Zaha
    B) Trippier, Salah B.Silva

    Ederson

    Robbo ______ VVD Digne 4.5m

    ______ ______

    Kane Vardy King

    1. bhh
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      B. Going for all 3 Liverpool defenders would be a ballsy move. Not sure I would go for Trippier at 5.5

    2. Big boy Bowen
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      C) Zinchenko, Salah, Siggy

  29. The Royal Robin
    • 8 Years
    4 years, 8 months ago

    Vardy seems the perfect compromise in the forward market. I think the premiums just completely offset everything. Has anyone managed a team with TAA, Robbo, Digne, Siggy, Salah, Sterling & Vardy in?

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

      Ryan - Button
      Robo - TAA - Digne - A. Smith - Kelly
      Salah - Sterling - Siggy - Brooks - Deadknock
      Vardy - Deulofailu / King - Greenwood

      Pretty much a 4-4-2.

    2. DantheManinaPan
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      Close - VVD over Robbo

  30. S.Kuqi
    • 11 Years
    4 years, 8 months ago

    Not seen Spurs mids mentioned here. Anyone getting Eriksen or Alli from the start?

    1. Lebowski85
      • 11 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      I almost always start with Eriksen. Scored in GW1 last week aswell. Usually a season keeper.

      For some reason I haven't considered him this year due to KDBbeing my only city attacker

      1. Jambot
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        4 years, 8 months ago

        Are you sure he scored GW1 last year? I had a great start and remember my only regret was picking eriksen over Mane cost me lots of points. I don’t think Eriksen had any returns in the opening weeks

        1. Big boy Bowen
          • 7 Years
          4 years, 8 months ago

          Just an assist wasn't it for Vertonghen? Header from a corner at Newcastle

    2. Loftus cheeky nandos
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      Alli is awful, I don’t think either get enough points compared to others

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

      Looking at Kane and Moura at the start , just feel Eriksen and Alli is overpriced and would rather stretch to KDB or just pick Fraser/Siggy instead.

    4. Bragazeti
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      I think Eriksen's situation makes it a little bit complicated. His comments plus the fact that he's on the final year of his contract may make him a bit disinterested

    5. Marmalade Forest
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      In their traditional line up, Spurs play 4231.

      Kane is the 1

      The three will then contain Eriksen, Lamela, Alli, Son, Moura and even Sissoko.

      At around 9m, you want your player to be either playing 90mins every week, or one of a team that score shed loads of goals and hope they get enough of the spoils.

      I don’t see that with the Spurs big 3 mids.

      The 7.5ish mids, people like the certainty of “talismans” like Zaha, Sigurdsson or Gross (2017) or City/Liverpool players due a run due to other player injuries.

      Just my two cents

    6. SweepaKeepa
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      Waiting for Son.