Scout Notes

Everton blank again as Villa finish pre-season campaign with three-goal win

Fantasy Premier League managers got their final look at Everton and Aston Villa ahead of the new campaign on Saturday.

The two clubs have now completed their pre-season schedules and have only training sessions left to prepare them for Gameweek 1.

There was plenty for Fantasy managers to digest from Everton and Villa’s matches.

The Toffees remain rather goal-shy as they head towards a meeting with Crystal Palace while Dean Smith’s newly-promoted side are looking dangerous.

Werder Bremen 0-0 Everton

Goals: None

Assists: None

Everton highlighted their need for offensive reinforcements once again as they drew 0-0 with Werder Bremen on Saturday afternoon.

In seven pre-season matches, the Toffees found the net just three times, their goals coming against Kariobangi Sharks, Monaco and Mainz.

In total, Everton drew four blanks during the summer in encounters with FC Sion, Wigan Athletic, Sevilla and now Bremen.

As has been reported before, Marco Silva’s men have not been short of their key players this summer, with all but Richarlison (£8.0m) available for most of their friendlies.

The Brazilian finally made his first start of the pre-season on Saturday afternoon but could not spark the Everton attack into immediate life.

Despite missing nearly all of pre-season training after returning from international leave in the wake of winning the Copa America, Richarlison still offered something against Werder Bremen.

He was stationed on the right flank of attacking midfield in a 4-2-3-1 formation and lasted 45 minutes before being replaced by Theo Walcott (£6.5m) at half-time.

Richarlison was involved in one of Everton’s early chances, using his strength to fire off an effort, saved by the goalkeeper, only for Bernard (£6.5m) to blast high over the crossbar.

Dominic Calvert-Lewin (£6.0m) also had a first-half chance that he could not convert and it appears very likely that he will lose his place to Moise Kean if his arrival is confirmed in time to play in Gameweek 1.

Walcott was denied twice in the second half while Lucas Digne (£6.0m) and André Gomes (£5.5m) also had chances to score.

Despite Everton’s struggles going forward, it must be said that they have still performed well at the back during pre-season.

This is made all the more impressive that neither Kurt Zouma (£5.0m) or Idrissa Gueye, two cornerstones of last season’s defensive success, were not involved at all.

Marco Silva went with the first-choice back-four against Bremen, Michael Keane (£5.5m) and Yerry Mina (£5.5m) flanked by Digne and Coleman.

On the whole, they looked solid in Germany, recording their fourth clean sheet in seven matches.

Those shutouts have come against FC Sion, Monaco, Wigan Athletic and now Bremen, most of which should not be scoffed at.

As for protection for the back four, Silva may now be sweating on the fitness of Fabian Delph (£5.5m) who was forced off with an injury in the fifth minute, replaced by Morgan Schneiderlin (£4.5m).

“Fabian’s injury looked to be nothing special but let’s see in the next few days. We will have to wait some more hours to see how he is. He felt something in the first moments of the match in his groin so let’s see in the next few days.” – Marco Silva

Meanwhile, there was no involvement for Jean-Philippe Gbamin after he signed from Mainz on Friday evening.

Everton XI (4-2-3-1): Pickford; Digne, Keane, Mina, Coleman (c); Delph (Schneiderlin 5′), A Gomes; Bernard (Mirallas 82′), Sigurdsson (Davies 82′), Richarlison (Walcott 45′); Calvert-Lewin (Tosun 71′).

RB Leipzig 1-3 Aston Villa

After signing from Burnley this week, Heaton impressed on his Aston Villa debut

Goals: Conor Hourihane x2 (£5.5m), John McGinn (£5.5m)

Assists: Jack Grealish (£6.0m), Trezeguet (£5.5m)

Tom Heaton (£4.5m) was the star player for Aston Villa as he made his debut for the newly-promoted club on Saturday afternoon.

The former Burnley goalkeeper made a string of important saves to keep Dean Smith’s men in a strong position and eventually beat RB Leipzig 3-1 away from home.

In the first half, Heaton denied Konrad Laimer with his movement and stopped a Timo Werner effort that had taken a wicked deflection off defender Bjorn Engels (£4.5m).

After the break, he produced his best save of the afternoon, keeping a point-blank Marcel Sabitzer out of the net.

All of that bodes well for Fantasy managers scratching their heads for a £4.5m goalkeeper this season.

Given their defensive record in the Championship, and some suspect defending on Saturday afternoon, Villa are expected to concede a relatively high number of shots in 2019/20, so having a goalkeeper of Heaton’s quality should lead to a swathe of save-points.

Meanwhile, Villa do continue to look like an exciting prospect at the attacking end of the pitch.

In the five pre-season matches that they played, they did not blank in a single one and finished on a tally of 16 goals.

Conor Hourihane (£5.5m) responded to the signings of Douglas Luiz (£4.5m) and Marvelous Nakamba (£4.5m) with an inspired performance, scoring his first goals of pre-season.

Both of them were from free-kicks, the first coming after Jack Grealish (£6.0m) rolled the ball towards him after a foul on Wesley (£6.0m) and the second a direct effort fired into the corner.

The former Plymouth Argyle and Barnsley midfielder remains an important part of Villa’s midfield and will fancy his chances of starting in Gameweek 1.

Only Tyrone Mings (£4.5m) and Grealish registered more minutes than Hourihane in pre-season (317).

Also likely to start in the central midfield trio is John McGinn (£5.5m) who got his third goal of pre-season against Leipzig.

We had previously mentioned that this final friendly of the summer would be important for assessing Frederic Guilbert‘s (£4.5m) chances of starting the season.

The right-back has looked good in pre-season coming away with three assists from his advanced runs.

Despite last season’s first-choice Ahmed El Mohamady (£4.5m) being back in the fold now, Smith handed yet another friendly start to Guilbert, his 295 minutes this summer making him the second-most used defender behind Mings.

On the other flank, Matt Targett (£4.5m) was given the nod ahead of Neil Taylor (£4.5m). He has now outplayed the former Swansea City left-back by 96 minutes this summer.

Engels is probably now favourite to accompany Mings at centre-back after his 90 minutes against Leipzig. He looked like he might need to come off with a bad injury at the end of the first half but came out for the second half in good shape.

The same could not be said for winger Anwar El Ghazi (£5.5m) who had to come off with a twisted ankle in the 77th minute.

He was replaced by new signing Trezeguet (£5.5m) who provided the assist for McGinn’s goal.

Jota (£6.0m) now looks very secure of a start in Gameweek 1 after he registered a 90-minute outing at Leipzig. No Villa winger has played as many minutes as him during pre-season (295).

Meanwhile, Wesley sould hold off any competition for the centre-forward role after he played 78 minutes.

Jonathan Kodjia (£5.5m) returned from his international leave to come on for the former Club Brugge man for the last 12 minutes but, at least for now, he will not be as prepared for the new Premier League season as the new signing.

Aston Villa XI (4-3-3): Heaton; Targett, Mings, Engels, Guilbert; Hourihane, McGinn, Grealish; El Ghazi (Trezeguet 77′), Wesley (Kodjia 78′), Jota.

2,981 Comments Post a Comment
  1. adstomko
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 7 months ago

    Is Che Adams worth a punt?

    1. palace ash
      • 14 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      Don't like the fixtures. Not for me.

      1. adstomko
        • 7 Years
        4 years, 7 months ago

        That's my issue. However, like some have mentioned below, Southampton were in great form under the new boss, and they can score against anyone

    2. Vamos Los Celeste
      • 10 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      no

    3. Kloppcorn
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      I think he is, Southampton were in top 6 form after Hasenhuttl took over, play a high press which is good for forwards and they have had a good pre-seasonperorming well against some decent sides

      1. adstomko
        • 7 Years
        4 years, 7 months ago

        That's exactly my thinking. It's just the 2 tough fixtures before the international break which puts me off

    4. Taking the Mkhitaryan
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      Yes. He is excellent and Southampton will be free scoring

    5. moz_1983
      • 11 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      Monitor but leave for the early fixtures.

    6. jtreble
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      GW1, no. Later, maybe.

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

    How is this looking? Opinions?

    Heaton, Ryan
    Wan-Bissaka, Walker, TAA or Robertson, Digne, Kelly
    Salah, Perez, KDB, Fraser, Barkley
    Kane, Long, Wickham

    1. Taking the Mkhitaryan
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      Long isnt a good pick

    2. DIMITRIS
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      Get someone else instead of Long, try to squeeze some 6m forward, you have plenty to choose from that price bracket

    3. Kloppcorn
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      Would drop one of your 4.5 keepers to a 4.0 probably Ryan, I'd downgrade walker to either Stones or Zinchenko, midfield is class, I'd also get rid of long as he wont start. Risky also going without Sterling.

    4. Gerd Mueller’s thighs
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      Is Shaw a better option than AWB? Thought he looked much better today.

    5. Jonesierrez
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      Cheers for comments. Made a few changes:

      Heaton, Button
      Wan-Bissaka, Stones, VVD, Digne, Kelly
      Salah, Perez, KDB, Fraser, Barkley
      Kane, Deulofeu, Wickham

      How bout now?

  3. palace ash
    • 14 Years
    4 years, 7 months ago

    Allison
    TAA, Zinchenko, Rico
    Salah, Sterling, KdB, Perez,
    Wilson, King, Murray

    Subs: Button, Dendonker, Kelly, Lundstram

    Thoughts please...?

    1. DIMITRIS
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      Rico and Murray I'd get rid of asap, the rest looks fine

    2. Vamos Los Celeste
      • 10 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      it's an unpopular opinion but i see a slow start for man city attack

      1. Ask Yourself
        • 7 Years
        4 years, 7 months ago

        They play 100% poo defences for a long time

        1. Vamos Los Celeste
          • 10 Years
          4 years, 7 months ago

          They won't score more than two in the first two games

          1. Ask Yourself
            • 7 Years
            4 years, 7 months ago

            HahahahahahahahahahhaahhaahhaHahahahahahahahahahhaahhaahhaHahahahahahahahahahhaahhaahhaHahahahahahahahahahhaahhaahhaHahahahahahahahahahhaahhaahha

            1. Vamos Los Celeste
              • 10 Years
              4 years, 7 months ago

              screenshot

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

                Sometimes you need to stop trying to be clever and just follow template. This could really hurt your whole season tbh. City have scored 15 goals in 4 pre season games, 4 of which being against their first opponents in the PL.

                1. Vamos Los Celeste
                  • 10 Years
                  4 years, 7 months ago

                  will bring the big boys after Spurs game

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

            This aged well.

      2. Syd.
        • 14 Years
        4 years, 7 months ago

        What makes you think that City will have a slow start?

        They will most likely score 3 or 4 goals a game in each of their first 10 fixtures

        1. Poseidon.
          • 5 Years
          4 years, 7 months ago

          Ffs we’ve now got a City equivalent of Kiwivillan

          1. Syd.
            • 14 Years
            4 years, 7 months ago

            How is Poseidon doing?

          2. Kiwivillan
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 9 Years
            4 years, 7 months ago

            Bournemouth do nothing early. Wait and see

        2. Vamos Los Celeste
          • 10 Years
          4 years, 7 months ago

          i think they will beat 1/0 vs both Hammers & Spurs and thrash Bournemouth

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

          The arrogance of it

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

        Did you take the towel of the glass crystal?

    3. Ask Yourself
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      KDB > Bilva. Kelly > Coleman and play him over Rico.
      Murray is a great pick I like the team

    4. Kiwivillan
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      Triple Bournemouth will backfire

  4. DIMITRIS
    • 5 Years
    4 years, 7 months ago

    What do you think of this draft:
    0 ITB
    Heaton
    AWB | VVD | Zinch | Coleman
    Salah | Sterling | Perez | BSilva
    Wilson | Rashford
    Bench: Button, Doncker, Greenwood, Lundstram

    1. Vamos Los Celeste
      • 10 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      Zinch Bilva > Stones Siggy

      1. DIMITRIS
        • 5 Years
        4 years, 7 months ago

        Everton attack looks very bad in pre-season, surley Bilva is a better option? Or Fraser, and 0.5 in the bank?

    2. moz_1983
      • 11 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      Pretty decent. I like the Rashford pick as he's looked good in preseason (and with Lukaku on the way out)

      1. DIMITRIS
        • 5 Years
        4 years, 7 months ago

        I kinda hope this is his breakout season, it would be great if he scores 15+ goals, and with Lukaku gone CF spot is he's.

        1. moz_1983
          • 11 Years
          4 years, 7 months ago

          Aye, Utd don't look likely to beef up the strikeforce. If Dybala comes in as well, he'll have a hell of a provider behind him.

          1. Gerd Mueller’s thighs
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 10 Years
            4 years, 7 months ago

            Added Rashford to my team today.

            1. Better off with a pin and a…
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 11 Years
              4 years, 7 months ago

              Liking your grab!

              1. Better off with a pin and a…
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                • 11 Years
                4 years, 7 months ago

                Grav, not grab!

          2. DIMITRIS
            • 5 Years
            4 years, 7 months ago

            Could prove te be a bargain for 8.5 if he's perma starting 11 this season.

  5. danlynch13
    • 8 Years
    4 years, 7 months ago

    Any pointers appreciated! Not sure on Barkley/Digne would be interested in any suggestions

    Pope
    TTA/VVD/Digne
    Salah/Fraser/Sterling/Perez/Barkley
    Wilson/Jota

    Button/Dunk/Lundstrom/Greenwood

    Thanks!

    1. moz_1983
      • 11 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      Good. Even if Everton have a had a bad preseason in terms of attack, their defence has been good! Barkely looking good if he can keep Mount out of the starting lineup. If you go with him and he loses minutes you'll need an exit plan for him.

      1. danlynch13
        • 8 Years
        4 years, 7 months ago

        Ya true thanks.. any idea who he could easily swap to

        1. danlynch13
          • 8 Years
          4 years, 7 months ago

          Too*

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

      I would leave Digne in
      Looks well balanced: nice to have a few punts who might grow in value and some reliables

      My view is that this year looks tough to predict and so the reliables are more valuable Perez and Barkley are both sensible punts and the rest look reliable.

      1. danlynch13
        • 8 Years
        4 years, 7 months ago

        Ya I agree thanks

  6. falafel
    • 6 Years
    4 years, 7 months ago

    Fraser or Wilson for Bournemouth coverage?

    1. danlynch13
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      Wilson

      1. Werner Bremen
        • 5 Years
        4 years, 7 months ago

        This

    2. moz_1983
      • 11 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      Wilson, both a re solid options though. Doubling up wouldn't be a bad shout either, worked well last year.

    3. Kloppcorn
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      God know's such a close one, I'd probably go Fraser as with Solanke having a good pre-season he may take some gametime off of Wilson, although he is more likely to take Kings minutes.

    4. Kiwivillan
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      No Bournemouth

      1. moz_1983
        • 11 Years
        4 years, 7 months ago

        ?

        1. Kiwivillan
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 9 Years
          4 years, 7 months ago

          Fixtures are overrated

          1. Podge
            • 13 Years
            4 years, 7 months ago

            Nonsense

    5. Ask Yourself
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      Wilson defo

    6. Ser Davos
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      Unpopular/unfashionable on here, but both haven't left my side for weeks.

      SHU and avl openers plus they're a potent potential source of points. Importantly, they're fantastic platforms for flexibility should those who doubt them prove correct

  7. Werner Bremen
    • 5 Years
    4 years, 7 months ago

    Siggy or Fraser? (Have already Wilson)

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

      Siggy

      1. 3 A
        • 8 Years
        4 years, 7 months ago

        Fraser

    2. Kloppcorn
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      Wouldn't go either if you already have Wilson already, Everton haven't scored many in pre-season and I dont think you need double Bournmouth coverage as I don't think the first two games will be as easy as people are making out.

    3. moz_1983
      • 11 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      Preseason isn't the be-all-and-end-all, but Everton have looked horrible going forward so far. Shocking even. Fraser for now, for me.

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

    Which do you prefer? Essentially a Kane vs Salah:

    A) F. Anderson, Siggy, Pogba, Kane, King
    B) Salah, Martial, Barkley, Wilson, Haller

    Pogba could be changed in A also if he's not likely to start

    1. Kiwivillan
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      Anderson was rubbish last half of last season and looks terrible in pre season according to West Ham fan on here

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

        I see, just assumed with how woeful their defence is they'll have to score 3+ a game to get any points

      2. Ask Yourself
        • 7 Years
        4 years, 7 months ago

        Lanzini the west ham mid u want. Anderson not been terrible just not FPL good when playing RW, even tho it is his preferred position. Haller is THE West Ham pick tho seriously. Lanzini a nice alternative

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

          Yeah I saw a fair bit of Haller at Frankfurt and he's exceptional, was the pick of the 3 up there with Rebic and Jovic. Think him and Wilson up top with money saved is preferable to Kane and King? Again Wilson is for me best striker outside the top 6

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

          Wilson to Haller or Wilson and Haller is a current conundrum for me at least.

    2. Bram
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      B by quite a lot.

  9. timPgoodwin
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    4 years, 7 months ago

    Why wasn't Gerry D in the Watford squad?

    1. Syd.
      • 14 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      Apparently he picked up a slight knock

  10. Doctor Zhivago
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 7 months ago

    Rashford and Fraser
    or
    Wilson and Martial
    ?

    1. moz_1983
      • 11 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      If Martial is guaranteed regular games, marginally B for me. Big IF though.

      1. Doctor Zhivago
        • 7 Years
        4 years, 7 months ago

        But who can be his competitors? Sanchez, dont think so. Who else? It's a now or never for Solskjaer I think...

    2. Gerd Mueller’s thighs
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      I currently have Rashford, Wilson, and Fraser. Rashford looked very dangerous today.

      1. Doctor Zhivago
        • 7 Years
        4 years, 7 months ago

        I read about this... I dont fancy Utd defence (for now) but their attack works even in Pogba's assence

  11. DantheManinaPan
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    4 years, 7 months ago

    A) Laporte, Barkley, Vardy
    B) Coleman, KDB, Wood

    Ta

    1. Jay Jay Okocha
      • 10 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      B

  12. Kloppcorn
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    4 years, 7 months ago

    KiwiVillian what are you predictions for Mcginn? How many goals and assists do you think he will get? Will he be a good player for bonus points?

    1. Kiwivillan
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      He's first pick in my team. Set and forget

      1. Kloppcorn
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        4 years, 7 months ago

        Thinking he'll up his level in the premier league looks built for the pace of play

      2. 3 A
        • 8 Years
        4 years, 7 months ago

        Why not Hourihane the set piece taker? Money?

  13. circusmonkey
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    4 years, 7 months ago

    Who is best 5.5 keeper? DDG, Pickford, Lloris, Kepa?

    1. Syd.
      • 14 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      None of them are worth 5.5 better off with 2 x 4.5m keepers

    2. Kiwivillan
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      Just get Pope/Heaton

    3. Doctor Zhivago
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      1. Lloris
      2. Ddg
      3. Pickford
      4. Kepa

    4. Jealous Viper
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      Think DDG could be a good shout with the defensive changes made but I'm going for Lloris

    5. Bram
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      Best actual keeper then DDG but best FPL option probably Lloris.

      1. Doctor Zhivago
        • 7 Years
        4 years, 7 months ago

        This.

  14. The Wanton Trader
    • 6 Years
    4 years, 7 months ago

    Soooo many teams with Fraser in.
    Get your balls out and pick Martial..!!
    He won’t stay around at 7.5 for long, you mark my words.
    Chances are you’ve all got one of Wilson or King anyway... 🙂

    1. SADIO SANÉ
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      GW3?

    2. circusmonkey
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      I was wondering about him. Would you lose Siggy or Bilva for him?

      1. The Wanton Trader
        • 6 Years
        4 years, 7 months ago

        I would, yes.

    3. Doctor Zhivago
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      Totally agree. Martial is gonna have THE season of his career so far

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

        So they keep saying every pre-season...

        1. Doctor Zhivago
          • 7 Years
          4 years, 7 months ago

          I think he should start as a forward. On the left wing he doesnt express all his potential. In OGS we believe!

      2. The Wanton Trader
        • 6 Years
        4 years, 7 months ago

        He just needs a decent, sustained run in the team. If he’d played every game last season then his points would of been through the roof and you’d be looking at more like 9.5 for him.

        1. The Wanton Trader
          • 6 Years
          4 years, 7 months ago

          *maybe more.

        2. AC
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 11 Years
          4 years, 7 months ago

          Downed tools end of last year. he will be in and out of the team.

          1. The Wanton Trader
            • 6 Years
            4 years, 7 months ago

            He just needs a good run of games under his belt. Hopefully Ole will persevere with him...

    4. moz_1983
      • 11 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      Tempted. Martial and James are the only decent players capable of playing on the left (go away Alexis). Could be a solid semi punt.

      1. The Wanton Trader
        • 6 Years
        4 years, 7 months ago

        I think Martial and Rashford have been interchanging with each other during games...

        1. Doctor Zhivago
          • 7 Years
          4 years, 7 months ago

          And they can eventually play both together upfront (4312)

          1. The Wanton Trader
            • 6 Years
            4 years, 7 months ago

            That sounds perfect to me.. 😉

            1. Doctor Zhivago
              • 7 Years
              4 years, 7 months ago

              United fan?

              1. The Wanton Trader
                • 6 Years
                4 years, 7 months ago

                He’ll no. I purely talking FPL wise.

    5. Wrong Captain Choice - Ag i…
      • 14 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      No thanks I will be shipping Fraser for Sterling gw3 anyway.
      Plus United have two tough games in the first two.
      The chelsea game is a bit of a lottery
      Then there is wolves away another tough game.
      In contrast Bournemouth play two promoted teams.

      Martial might be OK from gw3 to 6 cry (a) Sou (a) Leicester (h) but then they have arsenal after that.
      I predict a stuttering start for Ole and co.

      1. The Wanton Trader
        • 6 Years
        4 years, 7 months ago

        Sounds like your a man with a plan...
        I personally think there will be goals in Uniteds opening 2 fixtures(at both ends) and after that they don’t have a bad run.
        I have King as my Bournemouth attacker and he’ll do me..

    6. 3 A
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      How about James?

      1. The Wanton Trader
        • 6 Years
        4 years, 7 months ago

        Can’t say I know too much about him tbh..

      2. Wrong Captain Choice - Ag i…
        • 14 Years
        4 years, 7 months ago

        All I know is he is welsh, young, fast, and plays on the left wing.
        That must be a first for Old Trafford? 😀

  15. SADIO SANÉ
    • 8 Years
    4 years, 7 months ago

    Any fellow mavericks thinking about playing Gibson or Rico GW1?

    1. Kiwivillan
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      Wouldn't get either

      1. SADIO SANÉ
        • 8 Years
        4 years, 7 months ago

        Whattt

        1. Kiwivillan
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 9 Years
          4 years, 7 months ago

          Gibson is a spud. Bournemouth worst away defence last season

          1. SADIO SANÉ
            • 8 Years
            4 years, 7 months ago

            Gibson 6PPM last season 😀

            1. Kiwivillan
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 9 Years
              4 years, 7 months ago

              1 game?

              1. SADIO SANÉ
                • 8 Years
                4 years, 7 months ago

                Yes, and?

          2. SADIO SANÉ
            • 8 Years
            4 years, 7 months ago

            and their home defence?

        2. SADIO SANÉ
          • 8 Years
          4 years, 7 months ago

          Rico playing a couple of absolute turd teams first two weeks...1 CS possible?

          1. Kiwivillan
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 9 Years
            4 years, 7 months ago

            Clown. We beat the 3rd best team in Germany today

            1. SADIO SANÉ
              • 8 Years
              4 years, 7 months ago

              😀 😀

            2. Whazza
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 11 Years
              4 years, 7 months ago

              You're not very old, are you?

              1. Kiwivillan
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                • 9 Years
                4 years, 7 months ago

                43

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

                  Lies 🙂

                  1. Kiwivillan
                    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                    • 9 Years
                    4 years, 7 months ago

                    Last time I was called a liar was over recent ranks

    2. circusmonkey
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      If there is a Bou 4.0, him or Simpson then I will have to do it.

    3. Wrong Captain Choice - Ag i…
      • 14 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      Does maverick mean stupid in this context?
      Rico a player who will likely not start with e defence like a sieve so even if he does start he could very possibly get -1 as he has limited attacking threat.
      The by gw2/3 his value could be 3.8

      Gibson from Burnley I assume you mean? With poor fixtures until gw5 and not likely to start.

      I hope you have a good first sub.

      1. SADIO SANÉ
        • 8 Years
        4 years, 7 months ago

        can do if you want it to, plenty of people said the same when I played AWB last year - GW1 though? at home to SHU and SOU

        1. Wrong Captain Choice - Ag i…
          • 14 Years
          4 years, 7 months ago

          The difference then was the AWB had played the preseason games, most had him in thier squads at least.
          Rico/Gibson need a few injuries to get into the starting team before we even talk about clean sheets.

  16. Poppa Klopp
    • 5 Years
    4 years, 7 months ago

    A) Pérez & 4.0 def on bench
    Or
    B) Walker & 4.5 mid on bench

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

      A

    2. Kobayashy
      • 4 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      B

    3. Vamos Los Celeste
      • 10 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      A

  17. Kobayashy
    • 4 Years
    4 years, 7 months ago

    Which combo? (Already have Perez)

    A. Sterling, Tielemans, and Coleman

    B. KDB, Fraser, and TAA

    1. Poppa Klopp
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      A

    2. YEAH PITCH!
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      B

  18. WVA
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 7 months ago

    I've just realised that,
    A. Ederson + McGinn
    Works out the same as,
    B. Ryan + Laporte
    Which do you prefer?
    I massively prefer A, Ryan was rubbish to own last season, Laporte has a knock and McGinn has been scoring for fun in pre season.

    1. Poppa Klopp
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      A

    2. circusmonkey
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      I like McGinn, if Cabolos doesn't play then might get him.

    3. Whazza
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      Easy B, 4.5 GK will prove better value than 5.5 mid who scores every 10 games. You can't find the 0.5 for Barkley?

    4. UshFPL
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      B but with a different 4.5

  19. Emiliano Sala
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 7 months ago

    Can't see kdb in many teams. People don't like points

    1. Kiwivillan
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      In loads of teams posted on here

    2. moz_1983
      • 11 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      Salah and KDB first names in for me.

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

    Changed a little to get Barkley and Perez as 4th and 5th mids:

    RMT please

    Heaton Button
    Robertson VVD KWP Ake (or Dunk) Lundstram
    Salah Sterling KDB Barkley Perez
    Jota King Greenwood

    Comments appreciated?

    Thanks.

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

    Team virtually done now I think, would you:

    McGinn to a 5.0 to enable one of:

    A) VVD to Robbo*
    B) Coleman to Digne
    C) Zinchenko to Walker
    D) None, keep McGinn/5.5 mid

    *Already own TAA

    Thanks!

    1. Kobayashy
      • 4 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      I wouldn't. Do you have Kane?

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

        Yes

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

        So you would keep McGinn?

        1. Kobayashy
          • 4 Years
          4 years, 7 months ago

          I've only heard clips about him and some amazing preseason goals, but I don't think it's worth starting a 5m mid (are there even many decent options?) for the sake of 0.5m.

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

            OK thanks mate

    2. WVA
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      Keep as is

    3. Kiwivillan
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      Lose McGinn. You don't deserve him :lol;

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

        You're increasing my expectancy of him 🙂

      2. Wrong Captain Choice - Ag i…
        • 14 Years
        4 years, 7 months ago

        Which three Villa players do you have in your team?

        1. Kiwivillan
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 9 Years
          4 years, 7 months ago

          Haven't done team yet but will be Heaton McGinn for sure

    4. Udo
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      I like B, set pieces and those passes for the new forward will be key in my opinion, unless some new Villa fellow arrived today, which is a "most have" beside the others already there, how many new ones was that again?

  22. WVA
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 7 months ago

    What to do with my 0.5 ITB?

    Ederson
    TAA VVD Digne
    Salah Sterling Perez Lanzini McGinn
    Wilson Wood
    Button Rico Greenwood Lundstram

    1. Kobayashy
      • 4 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      VVD to Robertson.

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

        This

    2. POLSKA GOLA
      • 10 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      Get a nailed 4.5 defender as 1st sub for your bench

  23. Little Frank
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    4 years, 7 months ago

    Which is the best combo:
    a. BSilva and Wilson
    b. KDB and King

    1. POLSKA GOLA
      • 10 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      B

    2. UshFPL
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      A

    3. Jay Jay Okocha
      • 10 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      B

    4. AC
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      Very close but b just

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

    Thoughts on this?
    A. Aguero, KDB, Fraser
    B. Vardy, Sterling, Wilson

    I'm currently on B but considering A because I already have a Leicester attacker in Perez and KDB is a good placeholder for Son

    1. POLSKA GOLA
      • 10 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      I’d start GW1 with B. You’re right in identifying that 9.5m midfield slot though. I think 9-9.5m mid is going to be the most difficult one to chose from Son, KDB, Pepe, Eriksen, Pogba

      1. UshFPL
        • 7 Years
        4 years, 7 months ago

        That's the thing though, I have nobody in that bracket if I go for B and I need at least 1 extra transfer to get Son in

    2. Vamos Los Celeste
      • 10 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      the latter

  25. liiusions
    • 8 Years
    4 years, 7 months ago

    Rico worth a punt then? Only need him for the first 2 GWs anyway then happy to let him rot on my bench

    1. UshFPL
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      Maybe but I would have a decent first sub just in case

    2. AC
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      As long as your other 2 subs are nailed makes sense

    3. Ser Davos
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      Facing reality... I think Charlie Daniels will win that race. If not immediately then within a GW or two

  26. yanky
    • 14 Years
    4 years, 7 months ago

    Ryan Button
    TAA Robertson Walker Digne Lundstrom
    Salah Sterling Perez Siggy/Bilva Donker
    King Wesley Locadia

    a) Keep Siggy or Bilva, if so who
    b) Siggy/Bilva to KDB by doing:
    (Robertson > VVD, Walker > Zinck, Digne > Coleman)

  27. Lord Flashheart
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    4 years, 7 months ago

    I don’t have any city players...

    Any suggestion?

    Pope, heaton
    Robertson, vvd, Coleman, dunk, Lund
    Salah, sterling, Perez, lanzini, Barkley
    Kane, king, wood

    1. abaalan
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      You have Sterling? And I cant see how that is in budget?

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

      Where's Sterling these days then?

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

      You may want to define "city players"?

    4. Lord Flashheart
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      Sorry
      Sterling is siggy

      And 1.5 itb

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

        Siggy to KdB

  28. WVA
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 7 months ago

    Who scores more?

    A. Heaton + Martial
    B. Ederson + McGinn

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

      A has a higher ceiling

    2. The Mighty Hippo
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      A

  29. mirza88
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 7 months ago

    Posting again here:

    Alisson (Ryan)
    Digne- Walker-Peters - Lundstram - (Dunk - Kelly)
    Fraser - Sterling - Perez - Pulisic - (Traore)
    Aubameyang - Firmino - Abraham

    0 in the bank.
    What do you guys think of the team? Would you rather have Auba or Kane? Whats your thoughts on Firmino?

  30. Tarzan
    • 10 Years
    4 years, 7 months ago

    First draft team, so rip it apart-
    Ryan-Heaton
    Robbo-WanB-Zinchenko-Rico-Lundstram
    Salah-BSilva-Martial-Redmond-Dendonker
    Aguero-Haller-King