Scout Notes

Goals for Sterling and Jota as Wan-Bissaka exhibits attacking threat

There were five Premier League teams in action early on Wednesday afternoon, with Manchester City, West Ham United, Newcastle United and Wolverhampton Wanderers all taking part in the Premier League Asia Trophy and Manchester United facing Leeds United in Australia.

We’ll round up the main Fantasy talking points in the Scout Notes article below, while the updated pre-season minutes spreadsheet can be viewed here.

West Ham United 1-4 Manchester City

  • Goals: Mark Noble (£5.0m) | David Silva (£7.5m), Lukas Nmecha, Raheem Sterling (£12.0m) x2
  • Assists: Felipe Anderson (£7.0m) | Adrian Bernabe, Leroy Sane (£9.5m), Kevin De Bruyne (£9.5m)

Raheem Sterling (£12.0m) took less than half an hour of his first appearance of pre-season to remind Fantasy managers of his goalscoring credentials.

With Sergio Aguero (£12.0m) and Gabriel Jesus (£9.5m) on an extended break following their participation in the Copa America, Sterling led the line for City in the second half of their meeting with West Ham and recorded a brace as Pep Guardiola’s side emerged as 4-1 winners.

Introduced off the bench at the interval, the England international raced on to a Leroy Sane (£9.5m) pass to slot in his first goal and was then teed up by fellow substitute Kevin De Bruyne (£9.5m) to cap off City’s victory.

Pep Guardiola gave youth a chance in the first half, with David Silva (£7.5m), Aymeric Laporte (£6.5m) and debutant Rodri (£5.5m) effectively the only first-team regulars on show – although Claudio Bravo (£5.0m), Danilo (£5.0m) and new signing Angelino (£5.0m) were also handed run-outs.

The left-back position is perhaps the most difficult to call in Guardiola’s squad but Angelino didn’t get his second spell at City off to the best of starts, struggling against Felipe Anderson (£7.0m) down the West Ham right and conceding the penalty from which Mark Noble (£5.0m) converted.

Oleksandr Zinchenko (£5.5m) replaced the Brazilian full-back in the second half, with the absent Benjamin Mendy (£6.0m) reportedly still receiving treatment for a knee injury.

David Silva, in his final year at City, pulled his side level with a superbly taken goal from an equally excellent pass by winger Adrian Bernabe before Lukas Nmencha won and converted a spot-kick to put Guardiola’s side in front.

The cavalry arrived at half-time with Sterling, De Bruyne, Sane and Bernardo Silva (£8.0m) all thrown on and there was no surprise that City looked more potent as a result, with Sane, in particular, catching the eye down the left flank.

The German winger has been linked with a move away from Eastlands this summer but Guardiola – as one would expect – was full of praise for his mercurial midfielder:

He’s a great player with incredible quality. I want people to want to stay here – the club is there so the desire to have him is always there. The club made him an offer for the past year. I have said many times that we want people to be happy here and we want to help him to reach his potential.

Rodri won’t appeal to many Fantasy managers but he had a decent enough debut in the ‘Fernandinho (£5.5m) role’, earning praise from his manager after the game:

He is a young, typical defensive midfielder who thinks very quickly. I hope he is here for a long time. Rodrigo is tall, which for a short side like ours is very good. He is great at set-pieces but we didn’t buy him for that. Ever since we arrived here we have tried to buy players who are 21, 22 or 23 years old. [Rodri] is a Spain national team player and there they call him ‘the next Busquets’. I think he is a very good player.

With De Bruyne and Ilkay Gundogan (£5.5m) on the field either side of Rodri, Bernardo was again pushed forward into a front three alongside Sterling and Sane – food for thought, perhaps, for any FPL managers considering the Portuguese midfielder as a cut-price route into the City midfield.

The summer signings of Sebastian Heller (£7.5m) and Pablo Fornals (£6.5m) have given cause for optimism at West Ham and there are a number of their Fantasy assets who appeal early in the season, with the Hammers top of our Season Ticker from Gameweeks 2 to 12.

This was perhaps a reminder of the work still to be done in east London but there were positives to take away from this defeat, with Anderson, in particular, impressing in attack.

The busy Michail Antonio (£7.0m) was again ‘out of position’ as a central striker before being replaced by Javier Hernandez (£6.0m) at the break although the midfielder’s run up front is surely coming to an end following the capture of Haller.

Manuel Pellegrini still namechecked Antonio, however, when discussing his new signing and his striking options this season:

So we needed to find a new one [a striker], we have different options now. He is not only a box player, he will play well outside of the box. It will be his first season in England and I know he will be a good striker for our team. We also have Michail Antonio, Javier Hernandez too.

Manuel Lanzini (£6.5m) also caught the eye cutting in off the left flank, with Jack Wilshere (£5.0m) perhaps the placeholder for when Fornals is match-fit following his exertions at the European Under-21 Championship.

The strength of Pellegrini’s first-half XI was arguably an early indication of who he might favour for Gameweek 1, although the likes of Lukasz Fabianski (£5.0m), Fabian Balbuena (£4.5m), Fornals and Heller, of course, are still to be integrated into the team.

The Hammers were unsurprisingly not as much of a threat after the break as their second-string players were given a run-out and Pellegrini highlighted the contrast between the two halves after full-time:

I think that was a clear game of two different matches of 45 minutes. In the first half, we played well and created chances in their box but then we conceded two goals in two minutes and, of course, when you are playing against Manchester City you cannot afford to concede those goals. In the second half, they improved a lot when they changed some players, while we wanted to give some minutes to some players and we had some players who have just returned from long injures, so they made a difference. Also, I thought we made some mistakes in our defending and they capitalised. I was happy with the offensive system and the way we played in our attacking, yes, because we created more chances than Manchester City, but we must be more concentrated in our defending.

Defending was an issue last season, with only relegated Fulham and Huddersfield recording fewer clean sheets than the Hammers.

 
On this evidence, there is still much to be addressed and it’s stating the obvious to say West Ham’s attacking assets appeal more than their defence.
 
Pellegrini added:

We are working on our technical side and it’s important that we have Wilshere, Lanzini and Yarmolenko this season as we didn’t have them for long periods last season due to injury. With them, we will have more balance in midfield and I think we are going to be a good attacking team. We are going to create chances, but we need to improve our defending.

Manchester City XI (4-3-3): Bravo, Danilo (Walker 63′), Harwood-Bellis, Laporte (Stones 63′), Angelino (Zinchenko 63′), Rodri (Aleix Garcia 71′), David Silva (De Bruyne 46′), Doyle (Gundogan 63′), Bernabe (Sane 46′), Poveda-Ocampo (Bernardo Silva 46′), Nmecha (Sterling 46′).

West Ham United XI (4-2-3-1): Roberto, Fredericks (Zabaleta 62′), Diop, Ogbonna (Reid 68′), Johnson (Cresswell 62′), Rice (Sanchez 46′), Noble (Obiang 62′), Lanzini (Diangana 62′), Wilshere (Snodgrass 46′), Felipe Anderson (Yarmolenko 46′), Antonio (Chicharito 46′).

Wolverhampton Wanderers 4-0 Newcastle United

  • Goals: Diogo Jota (£6.5m) x2, Morgan Gibbs-White (£5.0m), Tom Allan own-goal
  • Assists: Jonny (£5.5m) x2, Leander Dendoncker (£4.5m), Ruben Vinagre (£4.5m)

Diogo Jota (£6.5m) hit a first-half brace as Wolves demolished a dismal Newcastle United in their Premier League Asia Trophy semi-final on Wednesday.

Jota produced a smart finish from the edge of the box after collecting a Jonny (£5.5m) pass to open the scoring, later capitalising on an error from Isaac Hayden (£4.5m) to score his second and Wolves’ third.

The Portugal under-21 international, carrying on where he left off at the end of 2018/19, looked sharp in a 65-minute showing and was again deployed as a striker in Nuno Espirito Santo’s now-familiar 3-5-2.

Speaking after the match, the Portuguese attacker said:

Scoring goals always gives you an extra boost in terms of confidence and you have to take advantage of that and keep working hard to be 100 per cent for the first match. For the second goal, I tried to react fast to the loss of the ball. Fortunately, I scored and it was good for me and the team that we were able to make it 3-0 very soon.

In the absence of Raul Jimenez (£7.5m), who was handed a breather following his exertions in the CONCACAF Gold Cup this summer, Jota was paired up front by an ‘out of position’ Morgan Gibbs-White (£5.0m).

Wolves will surely recruit a backup striking option this summer but it was interesting that Santo turned to Gibbs-White as a makeshift forward with Jimenez unavailable.

That said, had Matt Doherty (£6.0m) not been injured and Adama Traore‘s (£5.0m) services not been needed at wing-back, then the speedy Wolves utility man may have been given the nod alongside Jota instead.

Gibbs-White found the back of the net in between Jota’s two strikes, with Jonny collecting another assist.

The newly reclassified FPL forward said of his partnership with Gibbs-White:

It was different, Raul plays in a different style, Morgan isn’t as strong as Raul is, but we linked together very well and tried to do the best we can.

Santo added on Gibbs-White:

He did well. It’s not his natural position but he gives certain things and this is the versatile players that we have and that we must have because we are a short squad, we want to maintain, so players must do more than one position on the pitch.

Except for the missing Jimenez and Doherty, Wolves were pretty much at full strength and their extra week of pre-season – their Europa League campaign begins next week – was telling as they swatted aside the rudderless Magpies.

The regular back three of Willy Boly, Conor Coady and Ryan Bennett (all £5.0m) were handed 90 minutes each, while the now first-choice midfield three of Leander Dendoncker (£4.5m), Ruben Neves (£5.5m) and Joao Moutinho (£5.5m) played the bulk of the game.

Dendoncker caught the eye and it was from his run and cross that Jota scored his second, while the all-action Jonny excelled from wing-back.

Traore hasn’t always convinced (from a defensive perspective, anyway) when asked to deputise for Doherty on the opposite flank but he was another to impress in Nanjing on Wednesday.

Bennett said of his teammate:

Adama’s done brilliantly, I think he’s been spot on and you can’t fault him at all. You talk to him, the manager speaks to him and everything that everyone says, he really wants to learn. He just takes it on board. Tracking back is a bit unusual for him but he’s got stuck in. Then when he gets the ball he’s devastating, so we need to try and give it to him as much as we can. His attacking threat is unbelievable.

As for Newcastle, who appointed Steve Bruce as manager shortly before the game, this was an entirely predictable defeat ahead of what potentially could be a very difficult season.

While Wolves had the advantage of being further down the line with their training regime and United named several second-string players in their starting XI, there was no mitigating the gulf in class between the two clubs.

Stand-in manager Ben Dawson couldn’t call on the Magpies’ potent front three of last season for various reasons – Miguel Almiron (£6.0m) is on a break after international duty, while Ayoze Perez (£6.5m) and Salomon Rondon are no longer on the books – and Newcastle were limp in attack, barely mustering a shot of note.

Having been reclassified as an FPL defender this summer, Matt Ritchie (£5.5m) was stationed on the left wing but, with Newcastle in disarray, there’ll likely be few Fantasy managers interested in the first few Gameweeks of the season (and beyond) despite the ‘out of position’ tag and set-piece responsibilities.

Having posed little threat in attack, the Magpies were also wobbly at the back and Wolves’ fourth strike, a comical own-goal from youngster Tom Allan from a Ruben Vinagre (£4.5m) corner, summed up their afternoon.

Newcastle United XI (4-5-1): Darlow (Woodman 46′), Sterry (Manquillo 46′), Clark (Watts 59′), Lascelles (Fernández 46′), Lazaar (Bailey 63′), Murphy (Allan 63′), Hayden, Colback (M. Longstaff 63′), Shelvey (Ki Sung-yueng 59′), Ritchie (Aarons 55′), Muto (Sorensen 63′).

Wolves XI (3-5-2): Rui Patricio (Ruddy 46′), Adama (Perry 65′), Bennett, Coady, Boly, Jonny (Vinagre 65′), Neves (Taylor 81′), Moutinho (Cundle 81′), Dendoncker (Hong Wan 81′), Gibbs-White (Sanderson 65′), Jota (Ennis 65′).

Manchester United 4-0 Leeds United

  • Goals: Mason Greenwood (£4.5m), Marcus Rashford (£8.5m), Phil Jones (£5.0m), Anthony Martial (£7.5m)
  • Assists: Aaron Wan-Bissaka (£5.5m), Scott McTominay (£5.0m), Andreas Pereira (£5.0m), Tahith Chong (£4.5m)

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has teased the prospect of budget FPL forward Mason Greenwood (£4.5m) being involved in the Gameweek 1 clash with Chelsea.

Speaking after the 4-0 win over Leeds United in Perth, the Norwegian said:

He’s got a chance to start that one, definitely. He’s more than capable. He’ll always be there in and around the box, creating chances, and I won’t say that’s not a possibility. No, it’s a good possibility if he keeps going as he does. It’s difficult to keep players out who perform well.

Greenwood had lined up on the right flank of a 4-2-3-1 for United’s latest pre-season friendly success, in what was unquestionably the stronger of the two teams that Solskjaer sent out in either half.

The teenage forward opened his United account with the game’s opening goal on seven minutes, tucking in Aaron Wan-Bissaka‘s (£5.5m) low cross following fine work from Paul Pogba (£8.5m) in midfield.

Solskjaer said of Greenwood after full-time:

Of course, we’ve been delighted with the goal he scored. It’s important for scorers to get that goal, even though I’ve always said we know he’s capable of scoring goals. The first one is going to be a weight off his shoulders. I think with his movement and his cleverness, he’s going to be a very good player, the young boy. He can play all of the front-three positions, or across the front four, as he can play no. 10, no. 7, no. 11 and no. 9. He’s a natural footballer with his left foot, coming in, but he’s got two feet and can play anywhere along the front. He’s just a natural. When he takes a penalty with his right, then takes a penalty with his left, free-kicks with his left, free-kicks with his right. He is almost what you’d call 50-50, maybe 51-49 left-footed. You can see we’ve got a talented boy there and he’s every opportunity to make it as a Manchester United player. Of course, it’s also going to be about luck. He must stay clear of injuries, be professional and I’m sure he’s going to grab his chance. Everything is there for him.

Greenwood was part of a lively front four for United in the first half, with Daniel James‘ (£6.0m) searing pace causing problems on the opposite flank – although the summer signing from Swansea was still a mixed bag when it came to end product.

Juan Mata (£6.5m) looked better in what is clearly his best position in the hole but it was some Fantasy favourites of 2018/19 who perhaps warranted the most attention.

Marcus Rashford (£8.5m) made it two goals from two games when scoring United’s second, racing onto Scott McTominay‘s (£5.0m) pass and producing some nimble footwork before firing low past Kiko Casilla.

Rashford had earlier hit the post and looked sharp as the spearhead of the attack, with United’s speed on the break and ferocity of pressing a refreshing antidote to the one-pace team of 12 months ago.

The England striker said after full-time:

There’s a lot to improve on still but, for us, it’s about getting the pictures in our heads. It’s been a while since we’ve been a real pressing team and I feel that now, in this pre-season, we’ve laid down the fundamentals of how we’re actually going to press. The first game against Perth, the way we pressed in the first half was brilliant. It’s tough going for 90 minutes but we’ll improve and we’ll get better at it.

Wan-Bissaka impressed up and down the right flank, displaying more attacking threat than we have become accustomed to seeing at Palace.

We voiced concerns about Wan-Bissaka’s assist potential in our recent Moving Target article because of the fact that United funnelled most of their play down the left-hand side of the pitch last season: no coincidence given that Pogba, so heavily involved when the Red Devils have possession, was mostly stationed in that zone.

We have seen the Frenchman on the opposite side of central midfield in pre-season, though, which could boost Wan-Bissaka’s Fantasy appeal significantly.

The pair’s respective roles in Greenwood’s goal underscored the impact Pogba could have.

The supposedly wantaway France international was nearing something like top form in this encounter although the fact that he seems set to play as part of a deeper central midfield two in future will be off-putting to some Fantasy managers.

Still, Pogba got forward to have several cracks at goal from the edge of the Leeds box and whistled a free-kick narrowly wide too.

Solskjaer changed all 11 players at half-time, with Anthony Martial (£7.5m) leading the line in the second half and scoring from the spot after a foul on Tahith Chong (£4.5m).

Phil Jones (£5.0m) had added a third before Martial’s penalty, nodding in an Andreas Pereira (£5.0m) corner.

David de Gea (£5.5m), Luke Shaw (£5.5m) and Romelu Lukaku (£8.5m) all missed out with minor problems and Solskjaer didn’t seem unduly concerned after full-time, saying:

David just fell ill today so he didn’t feel right. We’ll wait until the Inter Milan game [on Saturday] for him. They’re not ready, the others, either [Lukaku, Shaw and Lee Grant]. Of course, it’s not ideal when you miss a training session and he [Lukaku] was missing towards the end of yesterday’s session. He missed the game again and it’s two chances to play 45 minutes at this stage of the pre-season. It’s important for everyone to get fit and hopefully, he’ll be available soon.

Manchester United first-half XI (4-2-3-1): Romero, Wan-Bissaka, Bailly, Lindelof, Rojo, McTominay, Pogba, Greenwood, Mata, James, Rashford.

Manchester United second-half XI (4-2-3-1): J. Pereira, Dalot, Smalling, Jones, Young, Matic (Garner 78), A. Pereira, Chong, Gomes, Lingard, Martial.

2,114 Comments Post a Comment
  1. Klein
    • 9 Years
    5 years, 3 months ago

    Have seen siggy in almost all the drafts. Is he really worth 8m? Not the best pk taker too.

    1. Klein
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      And digne taking most of the fks.

    2. Podge
      • 13 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      Certainly worth it last year

      1. Piggs Boson
        • 13 Years
        5 years, 3 months ago

        Excluding the Liverpool defence, no player scored more points than him who is priced below 11.0m.

        1. Zladan
          • 7 Years
          5 years, 3 months ago

          Says it all.

      2. avfc82
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 14 Years
        5 years, 3 months ago

        Thing is with Sigurdsson is you'll need to be patient with him, which is easier said than done. He blanked in 23 of his 38 fixtures last season including home games against Huddersfield, Southampton, Burnley, Bournemouth, Newcastle, Crystal Palace and Watford – all bottom half teams. He also failed to return in 3 consecutive matches. Then factor in Silva's comments about Delph and possibly moving to a 4-3-3, and I'm not sure he's the best investment from the off. Could be wrong tho.

    3. Wild Rover
      • 14 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      Doesn't interest me in the slightest. way over hyped imo

    4. Andy_Social
      • 12 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      I think his early fixtures is a significant factor. People might start warming to Pogba and slip over though.

    5. Kane Toads
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      Siggy for $8m or Bilva re perhaps Fraser (+ King or Wilson).

    6. The 5% Team
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      would take Richa over Siggy myself

    7. soup natsi
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      think he's percieved as a safe and reliable option. which he could be. although I managed to get 5 points from 6 games from last year, including a pen miss where I would also get a yerry mina assist I'm sure he was good for someone out there.

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

      I was on Digne and Siggy but had to cut one of them to enable 3LFC + 3City.

      I had to drop Siggy as he was more expensive, and Digne not only shares his set pieces but gets more CS points too.

      I would prioritise Siggy ahead of any other non-LFC/City player for 8m+.

    9. Brian Boitano
      • 12 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      - Nailed player
      - Consistent points every season
      - Takes PKs

      Practically you aren't going to keep him all season anyway, so you could bring Richarlison in at the price point if he looks like exploding.

    10. Brosstan
      • 10 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      Hes not worth it when you have Pogba at .5 more and Fraser at .5 less

  2. Mitch3ltje
    • 6 Years
    5 years, 3 months ago

    I've been puzzling for the last couple of days now and came up with a team im still not sure about.
    Is B.Silva nailed for every game? or should i stay away from him?

    Gimme everything you got, critisicm, compliments and/or feedback are always welcome 🙂

    Pope
    Digne, AWB, TAA, Chillwel
    Salah, Sterling, Zaha, Bilva
    Jimenez, Haller

    Button - Donker - greenwood - simpson!

    please let me know 🙂

    1. The 5% Team
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      Bilva is one of the most nailed City players, so that would not be a reason to stay away. I do think there are better options with Fraser, Richa, Siggy.

      Chilwell with those opening fixtures, I don't know

      One of the few teams on here with Jimenez, like it

      1. Mitch3ltje
        • 6 Years
        5 years, 3 months ago

        You think i should replace Bilva with one of them?
        Gonna take a look at chilwell's fixtures again, who'd you recommend instead? laporte maybe?

        thanks btw 🙂

        1. The 5% Team
          • 6 Years
          5 years, 3 months ago

          Bilva is def not a bad pick of course
          I just like Fraser and Richarlison more

          1. Mitch3ltje
            • 6 Years
            5 years, 3 months ago

            What do you think about fraser and david luiz?

            1. The 5% Team
              • 6 Years
              5 years, 3 months ago

              don't know if Luiz is a sure starter under Lampard...looks like it though, in that case a good pick

    2. tibollom
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      quite diff to alot of template teams.. not bad

  3. Rupert The Horse
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    5 years, 3 months ago

    Hello everyone.

    1. Mitch3ltje
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      Hi there!

    2. I'm out of name ideas
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      How the devil are you old bean.

      1. Rupert The Horse
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        5 years, 3 months ago

        Very well thank you, busy day already, busy day ahead.
        You?

        1. I'm out of name ideas
          • 7 Years
          5 years, 3 months ago

          Radiant, my dear boy.

          1. Rupert The Horse
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 11 Years
            5 years, 3 months ago

            Superb.

    3. The Overthinker
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      Hellooooo.

      How you doing ?

      1. Rupert The Horse
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        5 years, 3 months ago

        Very well bud, you?
        How's the team?

        1. The Overthinker
          • 7 Years
          5 years, 3 months ago

          I am fine. Thank you .

          Haven't made any changes to the team in like 2-3 weeks now. Pretty set on 10/15 players in the squad. The final 5 will be decided a week before pl begins.

          How's your team coming up? Auto complete?

          1. Rupert The Horse
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 11 Years
            5 years, 3 months ago

            Havent tinkered yet. Its pretty standard, 2 Liv defs & 1 mid. Same with City, Digne and Jime, the rest, as with you will get figured out later.

    4. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGeniusâ…
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      Hello, Rupert! 🙂

      1. Rupert The Horse
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        5 years, 3 months ago

        Wahaay!
        Doosra, great to see you're still walking these halls.

  4. mcmd11
    • 8 Years
    5 years, 3 months ago

    which option is better?

    A) Zinchenko + VVD + Wilson
    B) Laporte + Robo + King

    1. Mitch3ltje
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      I'd personally go for B

  5. TheAdmiral
    • 5 Years
    5 years, 3 months ago

    Would really appreciate thoughts on my current team?

    Ederson
    TAA - Digne - Robertson
    Grealish - Sigurdsson - Salah - Jorginho -Sterling
    King - Jota

    Subs: Button - El Mohamady - Greenwood - Diop

    Thanks!

    1. Chilli Heatwave
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      I’d go el ghazi over grealish, other than that good. Elmo not likely to start but may get some apps on the wing so potential there

      1. TheAdmiral
        • 5 Years
        5 years, 3 months ago

        Yeah, I had El Ghazi, just thinking Grealish might be on set piece duties a bit and has scored pre-season already. Thanks for the feedback and for highlighting the Elmo situation!

    2. How I met your Mata
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      Very strong although don't like grealish personally and would keep a close eye on Chelsea strikers for it could end up jorginho isn't on penalties and therefore noble would be in ahead of him for me

      1. TheAdmiral
        • 5 Years
        5 years, 3 months ago

        Funnily enough, I had Noble in yesterday but reckoning Haller may take on penalties for West Ham. Thanks for your comments!

  6. goiliog
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    5 years, 3 months ago

    Doing an interrail vacation heading for Amsterdam now, and no better time to set up my team:) What do you guys think?

    Lloris
    TAA-KWP-Zinkey
    Salah-Sane-Siggy-Zaha
    Kane-King-Origi

    Bench: Denoncker-Kelly-Rico-Button
    ITB: 0.5

    1. Podge
      • 13 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      Keep off the grass !

  7. RAMZES666
    • 6 Years
    5 years, 3 months ago

    How's this for a well balanced team?

    Ederson
    TAA VVD Digne Zinchenko/Delph
    Sterling KDB Perez Brooks
    Kane King

    Bench all fodder.

    1. 7rjngs lollygagger
      • 5 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      Ok but

      Having looked at something very similar, the triple 6.5 means moves become less flexible unless it’s a double move with KdB. You’re stuck st one price point

      Brooks King feels very suboptimal to me as a double up. You’re counting on goal involvement at Bournemouth to invert.

      1. RAMZES666
        • 6 Years
        5 years, 3 months ago

        Bournemouth is there purely for the fixtures.

        1. 7rjngs lollygagger
          • 5 Years
          5 years, 3 months ago

          Bournemouth are not goal machines. There are another 5 midrange PL clubs who matched their output (within variance) last season. That double up is s huge call.

          What is exceptional about Bournemouth as an attacking unit is the goal involvement of Fraser Wilson.

    2. tibollom
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      decent team.. ballsy without salah

    3. Andy_Social
      • 12 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      Starting XI very well balanced yes. Not bloody Delph though! Go for Coleman.
      But can't really judge without the bench. Pure fodder will restrict you.

      1. RAMZES666
        • 6 Years
        5 years, 3 months ago

        Dendocker, Greenwood and Kelly. Dendocker should be a starter right?

        1. Andy_Social
          • 12 Years
          5 years, 3 months ago

          Standard bench, yeh. Bit Liverpool-lite but it's pretty good.

        2. Fulchester's New Centr…
          • 7 Years
          5 years, 3 months ago

          Was for 2nd half of last year so probably.

      2. RAMZES666
        • 6 Years
        5 years, 3 months ago

        Rumours that Marco Silva planning to use Delph as a box to box midfielder in a 4-3-3 with Gueye holding tho...

        1. Markus
          • 15 Years
          5 years, 3 months ago

          Where are they coming from? Sounds very odd - no place for both gomes and Sigurdsson to accommodate that marquee box-to-box signing delph... Hmm

      3. 7rjngs lollygagger
        • 5 Years
        5 years, 3 months ago

        Rather imbalanced imo - stuck at one price point for likely moves.

    4. goiliog
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      Strong defence, miss a L'pool midfielder. King depends on VAR..

  8. 7rjngs lollygagger
    • 5 Years
    5 years, 3 months ago

    Playing around with a no Mo no Sterling team. Fascinating to see what you can get.

    4.5
    TAA Zinch Digne Robbo
    KdB Fraser Perez
    Vardy Laca Kane

    Captain options? Spurs Arsenal dovetail perfectly - if you don’t buy Laca as a regular returner you can go KdB Siggy and Laca Auba. There’s Vardy who turned my late season around and who can haul.

    Roll a week and then all sorts of possibilities emerge.

    1. antis0cial
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      You probably get a heart attack and a WC after first week 😛

  9. Igor-Stimac
    • 7 Years
    5 years, 3 months ago

    Thoughts on this? Thinking about Zaha downgrade and include Jota. Bench is garbage!

    Pickford
    TAA - Robbo - Laporte - Digne
    Salah - Fraser - KDB - Siggy - Zaha
    King

    Subs: Button, Kelly, Greenwood, Wickham

    1. Fulchester's New Centr…
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      Zaha down to 6.5, one of Greenwood & Wickham up to Andone for starters. Jota is ace and a good price BUT Wolves start to season - fixtures and UEFA cup - not great.

  10. TheNovocastrian
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    5 years, 3 months ago

    A long Friday afternoon lunch break has me making my draft #429 of pre-season. Here goes....

    Alisson,
    TAA, Digne, Zinch
    Salah, KDB, Lucas, Maddison
    King, Jiminez, Haller
    (Button, ASmith, Diop, Dendoncker)

    My thinking....
    - This should cover me for at least the first 10 GWs with minimal transfers. I wasted about 60pts on -4's last season and really need to avoid this again.
    - This should be flexible enough to go 442, 433, or 343
    - Zinch is in as Mendy is reportedly out for the first month
    - After GW1 Lucas is out, Pulisic is in, and Alisson > Ederson after GW2.
    - WHU have a lovely run of fixtures after Man City, GW1. Diop will be Def #4 but rotates H/A with Smith if needed
    - A combo of King/Haller/Jiminez for the first 10 weeks gives: (SHU, lei), (avl, bha), (wat, BUR), (lei, NOR), (EVE, avl), (sou, cry), (WHU, bou, WAT), (cry), (NOR, SOU), (wat, SHU, new)

    Opinion is most welcome.....

    1. Angelic upstart
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      I think Smith won't play but Stacey will

      1. TheNovocastrian
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        5 years, 3 months ago

        thanks for the heads up. Stacey isn't even on my radar to I'll need to watch pre-season a little more closely. Cheers.

  11. Son of Alex
    • 7 Years
    5 years, 3 months ago

    How is this team?
    Ryan
    Zinchenko, Coleman, Robertson
    Salah, BSilva, Siggy, Ayoze
    Wilson, Kane, Origi

    Bench: Boruc, Adam Smith, Jorginho, Kelly

    1. Fulchester's New Centr…
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      Bilva one to track over pre-season. Origi a transfer in waiting.

    2. I Member
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      I really like it. No Sterling is a risk but you can't have them all.

  12. Party time
      5 years, 3 months ago

      Funny how alot of dudes here were screaming about "Grealish" at the end of last season but now I can hardly find him in their rate my team...

      Rubbish!

      1. Chilli Heatwave
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 6 Years
        5 years, 3 months ago

        El ghazi providing better value

        1. avfc82
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • Has Moderation Rights
          • 14 Years
          5 years, 3 months ago

          I'd be amazed if El Ghazi offers better value.

          1. Chilli Heatwave
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 6 Years
            5 years, 3 months ago

            I think his going to have a class season, time will tell. UTV!

            1. Ask Yourself
              • 8 Years
              5 years, 3 months ago

              He is not a PL quality winger. If grealish gets pens people will be all over him. It will be between him or Wesley unless they sign a better striker

        2. Party time
            5 years, 3 months ago

            Yes or even Mc Ginn

        3. avfc82
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • Has Moderation Rights
          • 14 Years
          5 years, 3 months ago

          Spurs away probably putting people off, many will also wait and see on the newly promoted clubs. Scored in our first friendly the other night tho, I think he'll tick over nicely.

          1. Chilli Heatwave
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 6 Years
            5 years, 3 months ago

            Guilbert looks like an option

            1. avfc82
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • Has Moderation Rights
              • 14 Years
              5 years, 3 months ago

              Yeah I agree mate, looked really solid the other night and picked up an assist. Prob 4.5, but wouldn't it be great if he sneaked in at 4.0.

              1. Party time
                  5 years, 3 months ago

                  Is Guilbert a midfielder? if he is 4.0/4.5 I would go with him definitely

                  1. Ask Yourself
                    • 8 Years
                    5 years, 3 months ago

                    RB

                    1. Party time
                        5 years, 3 months ago

                        Yikes... He could still be a good pick tho especially if he is 4.0 & nailed

                    2. avfc82
                      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                      • Has Moderation Rights
                      • 14 Years
                      5 years, 3 months ago

                      Defender, plays right back so competing with El Mohamady for a spot.

                      1. Party time
                          5 years, 3 months ago

                          Thanks. I currently have El mohamady in my team as a 4.5 defender. I just hope he keeps Guilbert on the bench for now atleast...

              2. Witty Pun: Not good at this…
                • 7 Years
                5 years, 3 months ago

                Was never going to be much of an FPL option. I'm reminded of all the Fulham fans last season pleasuring themselves over Cairney.

                1. Flaming Flamingo
                  • 8 Years
                  5 years, 3 months ago

                  Two very different players in two very different teams.

                  1. Witty Pun: Not good at this…
                    • 7 Years
                    5 years, 3 months ago

                    That true enough, we'll have to see. The jump between leagues is huge though. If Diaz turns out good, they'll be alright, but the entire backline does not convince me.

                2. Party time
                    5 years, 3 months ago

                    I can't disagree with this. Cairney & Neves were soo hyped at the start of last season

                    1. Andy_Social
                      • 12 Years
                      5 years, 3 months ago

                      And Sessegnon. I avoid promotees until I see them in action n the PL.

                      1. Party time
                          5 years, 3 months ago

                          Lol... I agree. Sessegnon was so hyped as well

                  • The 5% Team
                    • 6 Years
                    5 years, 3 months ago

                    maybe most people didn't think he was gonna be 6.0m

                    but yeah, we probably wouldn't have seen him in many teams even if he was 5.5m

                    1. Party time
                        5 years, 3 months ago

                        Ha! if he is 5.5 I think we might see him in alot of teams. I actually think McGinn/ El ghazy are better players fpl wise, I may be wrong.

                    2. Brosstan
                      • 10 Years
                      5 years, 3 months ago

                      Because he is overpriced. What a dumb comment.

                  • antis0cial
                    • 8 Years
                    5 years, 3 months ago

                    Rich vs Sig

                    Most seem to be on Sig (myself included at present). Is it purely down to steady away or are people expecting Sig to heavily outscore Rich? Rich is explosive and with the good run of fixtures could likely get a few hauls whilst Sig just ticks away?

                    1. Witty Pun: Not good at this…
                      • 7 Years
                      5 years, 3 months ago

                      I think in a 4-3-3 complete with new signings (CB, RW, ST), Richarlison will be the better option - he must be starting on the left however. If they don't sign at least a RW, I won't be getting Richarlison. I'm not patient enough to own Sigurdsson either.

                      1. Ask Yourself
                        • 8 Years
                        5 years, 3 months ago

                        DCL
                        Bernard siggy Rich
                        Gomes Gueye

                        1. Witty Pun: Not good at this…
                          • 7 Years
                          5 years, 3 months ago

                          As it stands, yes. Not sure what that is supposed to say though?

                  • Chilli Heatwave
                    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                    • 6 Years
                    5 years, 3 months ago

                    Hi

                  • Super Frank
                    • 11 Years
                    5 years, 3 months ago

                    Who will score more points?
                    A) Laporte
                    B) King
                    I have Fraser & Zinchenko

                    1. Chilli Heatwave
                      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                      • 6 Years
                      5 years, 3 months ago

                      B

                    2. Queenofthestoneage
                      • 5 Years
                      5 years, 3 months ago

                      Laporte will get +160 and King if lucky around +135

                  • Babit1967
                    • 8 Years
                    5 years, 3 months ago

                    A Begovic + Wilson

                    B Lloris + King + .5 itb

                    1. Fulchester's New Centr…
                      • 7 Years
                      5 years, 3 months ago

                      B

                  • Angelic upstart
                    • 6 Years
                    5 years, 3 months ago

                    RMT
                    Fab (button)
                    Robbo laporte digne (Kelly lundstrom)
                    Sterling Salah Bernardo trossard (dendock)
                    Deulofeu king Haller

                    Obvious punts being Trossard and Haller

                    1. Fulchester's New Centr…
                      • 7 Years
                      5 years, 3 months ago

                      Pretty template other than punts. Looking at your defs inc subs, some weeks you might only have 10 players.

                  • Pirlø's Pen
                    • 9 Years
                    5 years, 3 months ago

                    A. Richarlison Sigurdsson

                    B. KDB Brooks

                    1. Chilli Heatwave
                      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                      • 6 Years
                      5 years, 3 months ago

                      A for me

                    2. Christina.
                      • 14 Years
                      5 years, 3 months ago

                      fraser + siggy

                  • Queenofthestoneage
                    • 5 Years
                    5 years, 3 months ago

                    Zombie team + Perma cap question:

                    A) Salah(pC) + TAA + VVD + Azpilicueta

                    B) Sterling (pC) + TAA + VVD + Robertson

                    1. Fulchester's New Centr…
                      • 7 Years
                      5 years, 3 months ago

                      B

                      1. Queenofthestoneage
                        • 5 Years
                        5 years, 3 months ago

                        Cheers!

                  • Annie
                    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                    • 12 Years
                    5 years, 3 months ago

                    Chelsea losing

                  • Shankly611
                    • 8 Years
                    5 years, 3 months ago

                    Pretty happy with this. Am I missing something?

                    Pope Button
                    TAA VVD Walker ASmith Kelly
                    Salah Sterling Moura Zaha Willian
                    King Jota Greenwood

                    Thoughts?

                  • internal error
                    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                    • 11 Years
                    5 years, 3 months ago

                    Wan Bissaka with another assist today.........in training

                  • Total Slotball
                    • 8 Years
                    5 years, 3 months ago

                    ** Avoid Chelsea assets until further notice**

                    1. Witty Pun: Not good at this…
                      • 7 Years
                      5 years, 3 months ago

                      It's a meaningless preaseason game mate.







                      That said, I was avoiding them anyway, so this is good for you

                  • Pep Pig
                    • 8 Years
                    5 years, 3 months ago

                    Has to be said that was awful defending by Chelsea going 1 nil down. Yes it's a friendly but Frank will surely be fuming at that!

                  • Ask Yourself
                    • 8 Years
                    5 years, 3 months ago

                    Chelsea losing 1-0 to Kawasaki with only a few minutes to go. Pogba and mata essential

                    1. The Overthinker
                      • 7 Years
                      5 years, 3 months ago

                      I'll have martial instead 😉

                      1. Ask Yourself
                        • 8 Years
                        5 years, 3 months ago

                        :O against tired legs

                        1. The Overthinker
                          • 7 Years
                          5 years, 3 months ago

                          That's where he is dangerous isn't it?

                          1. Ask Yourself
                            • 8 Years
                            5 years, 3 months ago

                            :/

                  • The Bad Seed
                    • 7 Years
                    5 years, 3 months ago

                    Owner ship on 19 July:
                    Ill be posting this form time to time, with the changes. It will help us figure out trends and templates.

                    Please do Hulk if you think it deserves so.

                    Notes:
                    - Ill put the top 11 owned players in the end.
                    - The dispersion is interesting..... no dispersion in MIDS, very close %. High dispersion for keepers.

                    Most Popular Picks:

                    GK: (unexpected)

                    Alisson (32.5%)
                    Button (23.2%)
                    Ryan (16%)
                    Picky (10.9%)
                    Fabz (10.1%)
                    LLoris (9.2%)
                    DDG (9.1%)

                    Def: (very expected)

                    VVD (42.8%)
                    Robbo (36.2%)
                    Wan Bissaka (32.5%)
                    TAA (28.7%)
                    Digne (27.9%)
                    Kelly (23.8%)
                    Laporte (21.7%)
                    Ake (16.8%)

                    Mids: (....ok)

                    Salah (36.5%)
                    Zaha (30.6%)
                    Bilva (28.7%)
                    Sterling (25.7%)
                    Mane (24.6%)
                    Fraser (21.3%)
                    Kante (16.3%)
                    Maddy (15.9%)
                    Siggy (15.8%)
                    Fanderson (13.1%)

                    Fwd: (WOW - wasnt expecting that....where is Vardy?!)

                    Jimi (39.6%)
                    Wilson (23.8%)
                    Aguero (22.6%)
                    Kane (21%)
                    King (20.7%)
                    Rashford (17.6%)
                    Auba (17.1%)

                    Highesr owned 15

                    Jiménez 39.6
                    Salah 36.5
                    Robertson 36.2
                    Alisson 32.5
                    Wan-Bissaka 32.5
                    Zaha 30.6
                    TAA 28.7
                    Bilva 28.7
                    Digne 27.9
                    Sterling 25.7
                    Mané 24.6
                    Kelly 23.8
                    Wilson 23.8
                    Button 23.2

                    Highest Owned Playable 11 (position balance, 3 max from 1 team, etc...) TEMPLATE TEAM

                    Ederson (Alli is 1 and Button is 2, but cant have 3 pool players, and button doesnt play)
                    VVD - Robbo - WanBissa - Digne
                    Salah - Zaha - Bilva - Sterling
                    Jimi - Wilson

                    1. The Bad Seed
                      • 7 Years
                      5 years, 3 months ago

                      I missed Ederson from the Keepers list, at #3 with 18.4 %

                    2. internal error
                      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                      • 11 Years
                      5 years, 3 months ago

                      Kante at 16%??? wtf

                      1. Brosstan
                        • 10 Years
                        5 years, 3 months ago

                        Casuals love Kante. What else is new?

                    3. socho
                      • 7 Years
                      5 years, 3 months ago

                      So the template here is not exactly the template there!

                      1. Andy_Social
                        • 12 Years
                        5 years, 3 months ago

                        Thousands of autopicks with players not looking at their squads until nearer GW1.

                    4. Piggs Boson
                      • 13 Years
                      5 years, 3 months ago

                      Wan-Bissaka highlighting the powerful Man U effect in FPL. If one of their players gets a strong start, the bandwagon will be insane.

                    5. Podge
                      • 13 Years
                      5 years, 3 months ago

                      Button odds on to be first price drop of the year

                      1. The Bad Seed
                        • 7 Years
                        5 years, 3 months ago

                        This! First 3.9er

                    6. Fulchester's New Centr…
                      • 7 Years
                      5 years, 3 months ago

                      Interesting in itself for reasons and appreciate the effort, but not sure how useful this is at this stage.

                      1. The Bad Seed
                        • 7 Years
                        5 years, 3 months ago

                        Yes - its more of
                        1) figuring out trends, its an eye opener for me. 2-3 names i had ruled out, when i saw the TCO, and looked more into them, they seemed very interesting
                        2) its fun!
                        3) MOST IMPORTANTLY: knowing what players will/can price rise/drop faster than others.

                  • EL_FENOMENO
                    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                    • 8 Years
                    5 years, 3 months ago

                    3rd def in a 4 man def + 2nd striker in a 442:
                    a) Kane + Ward
                    b) Vardy + Laporte

                    Rest of the team is:
                    Heaton
                    Robbo Coleman Ake
                    Sterling Salah Grealish Siggy
                    King

                    1. Fulchester's New Centr…
                      • 7 Years
                      5 years, 3 months ago

                      B

                  • ZeBestee
                    • 10 Years
                    5 years, 3 months ago

                    Was watching Sanchez at Arsenal when he was at peak, his hatrick against Hammers was something to behold, almost single handedly destroyed them. Shame he can't recapture half of that form, and at 7.0M, could be an abolsute gem.

                    1. Fulchester's New Centr…
                      • 7 Years
                      5 years, 3 months ago

                      I fear it would require an actual miracle though.

                      1. ZeBestee
                        • 10 Years
                        5 years, 3 months ago

                        United system and players doesn't necessarily suit him though, plus he has gained a few years/muscles on him.

                    2. Ask Yourself
                      • 8 Years
                      5 years, 3 months ago

                      3rd choice winger

                      1. Andy_Social
                        • 12 Years
                        5 years, 3 months ago

                        Yup. Ole just been talking up Martial and James has started brightly.

                        1. ZeBestee
                          • 10 Years
                          5 years, 3 months ago

                          Martial hasn't been performing well since Ole took over, and James looks a decent option now but I hope somehow Sanchez makes it at United, coz he is a proper footballer.

                          1. The Overthinker
                            • 7 Years
                            5 years, 3 months ago

                            Today's comments on martial by OGS looks positive. Think he has him in his plans

                            1. The Overthinker
                              • 7 Years
                              5 years, 3 months ago

                              Ole: “Martial can be a world class forward. I think if you follow the last few seasons, the way he’s come back to pre-season now, his attitude is spot on. There’s a couple of instances you can see a new Anthony in the way he works for the team. The work rate is improving.” #mufc

                              1. ZeBestee
                                • 10 Years
                                5 years, 3 months ago

                                Cheers.

                    3. The 5% Team
                      • 6 Years
                      5 years, 3 months ago

                      he is finally priced according to his current skill level (and playing time)

                      shame I didn't play FPL yet when he was that player at Arsenal

                  • The Overthinker
                    • 7 Years
                    5 years, 3 months ago

                    With whom does Kolasinac has competition with for that LB position?

                    1. Ask Yourself
                      • 8 Years
                      5 years, 3 months ago

                      Monreal and they’re close to signing tierney of Celtic

                      1. ZeBestee
                        • 10 Years
                        5 years, 3 months ago

                        if is a very big word for AFC nowadays.

                        1. The Overthinker
                          • 7 Years
                          5 years, 3 months ago

                          😀

                      2. The Overthinker
                        • 7 Years
                        5 years, 3 months ago

                        Oh yes forgot about Tierney. He is a really good talent.

                        But will he bench kola from the start ? Think kola will still be first choice even if they sign him?

                        Monreal - don't think he'll be deployed as lb . More suited as lcb

                        1. Witty Pun: Not good at this…
                          • 7 Years
                          5 years, 3 months ago

                          Think Tierney is injured right now. So between Kola and Monreal to start off with

                          1. The Overthinker
                            • 7 Years
                            5 years, 3 months ago

                            Cheers

                    2. internal error
                      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                      • 11 Years
                      5 years, 3 months ago

                      Potentially Tierney

                    3. Fulchester's New Centr…
                      • 7 Years
                      5 years, 3 months ago

                      Celtic left back would presumably be first choice - if they get him.

                      1. The Overthinker
                        • 7 Years
                        5 years, 3 months ago

                        You sure about this?

                        1. JIMMY TUGGINS
                          • 5 Years
                          5 years, 3 months ago

                          Yes, why would they sign him for the money being talked about otherwise? Kola can be good in FPL can can't actually defend.

                          1. JIMMY TUGGINS
                            • 5 Years
                            5 years, 3 months ago

                            but*

                        2. Fulchester's New Centr…
                          • 7 Years
                          5 years, 3 months ago

                          I am not sure, but why else would they be after him? Emery does not seem to be massively keen on Monreal or Kola.

                          1. JIMMY TUGGINS
                            • 5 Years
                            5 years, 3 months ago

                            It sounds like it's gonna take £30m+ to sign Tierney, Arsenal don't have the money for that to be spent on a rotation option.

                            1. The Overthinker
                              • 7 Years
                              5 years, 3 months ago

                              Fair enough.

                              But only if they actually sign him

                    4. The 5% Team
                      • 6 Years
                      5 years, 3 months ago

                      Monreal
                      But of course Kola played kinda OOP at times as well. That's why he wasn't, and probably isn't, nailed

                      1. The Overthinker
                        • 7 Years
                        5 years, 3 months ago

                        Kola is a beast.

                    5. ZeBestee
                      • 10 Years
                      5 years, 3 months ago

                      Monreal, but Emery is very unpredictable, could start him in WB in some games and Monreal at LCB.

                  • Obi-1 Kenobi-0
                    • 9 Years
                    5 years, 3 months ago

                    Experimenting. I'd have all three as starters for the first eight weeks, which do you prefer:

                    A) Sigurdsson + Wilson + King
                    B) Fraser + Wilson + DCL + 1m.

                    1. Fulchester's New Centr…
                      • 7 Years
                      5 years, 3 months ago

                      A because of DCL

                    2. The Overthinker
                      • 7 Years
                      5 years, 3 months ago

                      Why not Fraser Wilson and somebody else ?

                      1. Obi-1 Kenobi-0
                        • 9 Years
                        5 years, 3 months ago

                        I'm simply experimenting at the moment - literally zero point deciding on players or team structure until a few days before the deadline, imo.

                        Was just interested in thoughts on the above, ie thoughts on 2x Bournemouth attack and 1x Everton attack with £22.5m to spend.

                    3. ZeBestee
                      • 10 Years
                      5 years, 3 months ago

                      B, DCL not the worst option imo with those fixtures, if they don't buy a new CF though.