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Which Spurs players are worth owning in FPL this season?

Tottenham Hotspur players are causing some Fantasy Premier League managers dilemmas at the start of the season.

They have a favourable opening fixture at home to Aston Villa but with a trip to Manchester City in Gameweek 2 and relatively expensive price points, their assets could be the ones to miss out on those initial teams.

However, there are some encouraging reasons to own some of Mauricio Pochettino’s players at the start of the new campaign.

In this article we assess Spurs’ defensive and attacking potential based on last season’s underlying statistics.

As this analysis uses data from the Fantasy Football Scout Members Area, only those who have signed up for the 2019/20 season can access it in full.

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  1. grayedog
    • 6 Years
    4 years, 7 months ago

    a) 2x 4.5 DEF (Aarons, Bednarik rotate really well)
    b) Walker-Peters + 4.0 DEF

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

      a is good if you like a variety of ways to get 2 points every week

      1. grayedog
        • 6 Years
        4 years, 7 months ago

        I can't tell if that is sarcasm to make a point about (b) being the obvious choice or not...

        Aarons and Bednarik might not have a lot of CS but they do have attacking returns potential

  2. sthelenslad92
    • 8 Years
    4 years, 7 months ago

    A) WIlson - Vardy - Greenwood - Zinchenko
    B) Wilson - Jota - Wesley - TAA
    C) Vardy - Jota - Deulofeu/King - Zinchenko

  3. TheDragon
    • 5 Years
    4 years, 7 months ago

    If going 4 at the back and assuming most would go TAA/Robbo, VVD, Digne, what’s best for the 4th spot?

    A) City Defender - who?
    B) United Defender - who?
    C) Pair of rotating 4,5’s - what are best rotating pairs for firs 6-10 weeks?

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

      a
      laporte if fit/can afford otherwise stones/zinch

    2. wattalowz
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      Same issue here.
      No nailed City option
      Coleman too much Everton with Digne double up
      Man U fixtures not appealing

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

        It’s a tough choice - city will keep lots of clean sheets but for 5.5+ I want a player who is nailed on to play (particularly given how weak bench will be to start) but no clear option.

        I’m beginning to lean more towards rotating pair of 4.5’s as it also gives an extra sub. No idea what pair though 🙁

    3. Hedge
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      Azpi or Luiz?

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

        Chelsea first 2 fixtures don’t look great for clean sheets plus I would prefer to watch how they start the season before getting involved - def an option though

    4. Jimbo-Jones
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      Laporte. It's just a bit touch and go if he'll play GW1.

    5. It’s gonna Ben Mee
      • 10 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      I’m getting Diop as he rotates well with KWP.

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

      I think I've finally decided on C... lots of decent rotation pairs for first 10 wks. Currently on Diop / Montoya

      WHU/BUR, AVL/BUR, ASV/BRI to name but a few

      1. Dybala10
        • 6 Years
        4 years, 7 months ago

        Good shout. Dunk and Balbuena instead for attacking threat?

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

          Is Balbuena nailed - i have no idea who will play in the west ham defence other than Diop.
          And i like Montoya, could get a few cheeky assists.

    7. Dybala10
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      I've changed from Zinchenko to probably Shaw because of the fear of rotation and having fodder on the bench.

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

        Like it.
        Luke Shaw - 2 goals in first 3 games is my prediction 😉

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

      after much thought im on C,plenty of decent rotating pairs

  4. Ciro Di Marzio
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    4 years, 7 months ago

    Best 6m midfielder?

    Pereyra, JWP, Barkley.. Don’t really want villa guys as I already have Wesley.

    Thanks!

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

      barkinho

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

      A

    3. Dr Dream
      • 11 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      Barkley or Moutinho.

    4. Ciro Di Marzio
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      Thanks all!

  5. damiang2233
    • 14 Years
    4 years, 7 months ago

    What we think guys?

    Pope Heaton
    Roberston Wan-Bisska Digne Duffy Lundstram
    Salah Sterling Tielemans Hourihane Dendoncker
    Jota Aubameyang Greenwood

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

      Not sure I’m sold on AWB as an fpl asset at 5.5?

    2. Stuventus
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      I'd lose 0.5 from a keeper and reinvest

  6. Eytexi
    • 5 Years
    4 years, 7 months ago

    Who's more nailed between Pope & Heaton. Both seem to have small amounts of competition.

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

      neither

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

      Both.

  7. royals forever
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    4 years, 7 months ago

    Help is needed please

    Best Combo out of

    Pickford & AWB
    Leno & Coleman

    for this back 7

    Button xxxxxxxx

    VVD Zinchenko Taylor Targett xxxxxxxx

    Any ideas would be welcomed

    1. Marmalade Forest
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      Pope and Digne

      Or Pope and Coleman plus VVD to Robbo or TAA

      Maybe even Zinc to another 5.5

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

      Leno + Coleman + £0.5m

  8. Michael Gary Scott
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    4 years, 7 months ago

    Anybody able to fill me in on Everton in pre season? Form players? DCL any good?

    1. Thomas Jerome Newton
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      No, in answer to your final question.

      1. Michael Gary Scott
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        4 years, 7 months ago

        Thanks!

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

      Now they've bought Kean I wouldn't bother with DCL. Lack of goals in preseason is a worry so I'm not looking at Everton attackers for now. Just going with Digne to start.

      1. Michael Gary Scott
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        4 years, 7 months ago

        Thanks! Fixtures tempting, up against poor defences.

      2. Marmalade Forest
        • 6 Years
        4 years, 7 months ago

        Lack of DCL goals throughout his career is also a worry

    3. Lemongrab
      • 14 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      There's literally a pre season tab on this website with club by club info

      1. Michael Gary Scott
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        4 years, 7 months ago

        Fully aware. Doesn't tell you everything you need to know though.

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

      Defence looked pretty solid.

      1. Michael Gary Scott
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        4 years, 7 months ago

        Agree.

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

    Double Leicester mids anyone - Maddison and Perez?

    1. Jimbo-Jones
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      No real reason why not. I'd be looking at Tielemans & Perez personally.

      1. Gentle_Turks
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 6 Years
        4 years, 7 months ago

        Just fancy Maddison as a safer bet over Tielemans as he's very much involved in everything, set pieces too.

    2. It’s gonna Ben Mee
      • 10 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      Fixtures too poor to consider that imo

      1. Gentle_Turks
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 6 Years
        4 years, 7 months ago

        Agree about fixtures but I have Barkley as 4th mid at the moment and I have a big doubt about him so exploring alternatives. Reckon Leicester are going to have a good season, very attacking.

    3. Pukki Party
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      I'm on Tielemans and Perez

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

      bang into it long term but everton fixtures are better for now

    5. Garth Marenghi
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      Didn’t they just get Praet too?

  10. Jimbo-Jones
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 7 months ago

    1. KDB & King
    2. Siggy / Bilva & Wilson

    Heaton
    VVD Robbo Digne Laporte
    Sterling Salah xxx Robinson Perez
    xxx

    1. Tommy Tynans Left Shin Pad
      • 12 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      Siggy and Wilson

  11. Kante FC
    • 6 Years
    4 years, 7 months ago

    Maguire worth a punt? United defence looked a lot better in preseason and he is a massive threat from set pieces. If United get 10+ clean sheets and he scores 4+ goals then you are looking at a 5.5 bargain!

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

      De Gea is certainly looking a good pick now.

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

        Why?

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

          I'd expect at least 16 clean sheets now, plus save points. 160-170 points for £5.5m.

    2. Pep's Money Laundry
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      It's only a bargain if that happens and you own him all season

      1. Kante FC
        • 6 Years
        4 years, 7 months ago

        He would be a season-keeper. Don’t think it is unrealistic to think that united will get double figures clean sheets and he pops up with a few goals!

    3. EMBOLOFAN
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      if

      1. Kante FC
        • 6 Years
        4 years, 7 months ago

        Personally think that the above is a realistic possibility for him and United

    4. o0Ash
      • 14 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      Ederson & AWB/Maguire or
      DDG & Zinchenko?

      1. Kante FC
        • 6 Years
        4 years, 7 months ago

        Ederson and Maguire out of those options. Zinchenko is a transfer waiting to happen and Ederson is the most secure route into that City defence

  12. It’s gonna Ben Mee
    • 10 Years
    4 years, 7 months ago

    Why is every team having Pope and/or Heaton today and not a single one with Ryan?

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

      I've seen dozens of RMTs today with Ryan.

    2. Doctor Evil
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      I have Ryan, more nailed and better fixtures

    3. EMBOLOFAN
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      god knows why anyone has any of them

    4. Marmalade Forest
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      Ryan is a good option in that his number 2 is 4m, so you can just have he Brighton keeper for 8.5m.

      But it’s the Brighton keeper.

      Heaton/Pope rotate home only* and both have proven they can score 150 for 4.5m each.

      *If you believe that is a good thing

    5. FULLSERVICECOVER
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      ryan here. much better pick. pope not worth it from the off with those fixtures imo. rather rotate guilbert than have heaton

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

    Son is a safe option even if dybala signs true?

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

      Son is suspended for first 2 weeks

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

        I know

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

      Yes, but shared minutes probably.

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

        Both will play imo

    3. EMBOLOFAN
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      doubt dyb signs

    4. FULLSERVICECOVER
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      Dybala aint signing,breaks all levy's wage structure.100% wont happen

  14. VanDijksToWatchOutFor
    • 6 Years
    4 years, 7 months ago

    Bottomed:

    x x
    TAA VVD Robertson Digne x
    Sterling Lucas Fraser Tielemans x
    Wilson Greenwood Wickham

    A) Pope - Heaton - Gibson/best 4m def - KDB
    B) Pope - Button - Laporte - Siggy
    C Heaton - Button - Laporte - Siggy

    I like the keeper rotation (even if it ends in tears) but I also think I need a sub for the first few weeks. The only problem is how strong this sub will be in these setups (B and C)

    1. BOATIES FC
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      A looks a clear winner to me

      1. VanDijksToWatchOutFor
        • 6 Years
        4 years, 7 months ago

        Thanks. That is what I am on now, only issue is Greenwood/4m DEF as first sub.

  15. DV8R
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    4 years, 7 months ago

    Robinson still likely to play as striker after Sheffield new signing McBurnie?

    1. Michael Gary Scott
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      Yes.

    2. Andy Unsocial
      • 11 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      I think so.Sharp was on the bench.I think it's McBurnie and him.

  16. Tommo1888
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    4 years, 7 months ago

    Is Chilwell just a good an option as pereira ? Trying to save some cash !

    1. Pep's Money Laundry
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      I had the choose between the two last season around gw20 and regretted going with chillwell when both were around the same price. Chillwell offers very poor attacking returns

      Plus Leicester are so poor at keeping cleansheets

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

        theyre good defensively, relatively poor number of cs is just variance/bad luck, not indicative of anything meaningful. total goals conceded predicts cs better than total cs. compare to bmouth (opposite end of spectrum)

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

      he isnt

    3. Darth Vardez
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      Have watched lcfc live in preseason and chilwell has looked great, has assisted, played advanced role at times. Lots of crosses, But yeah, clean sheets might be an issue

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

    Twitter › FabrizioRomano
    Fabrizio Romano
    Tottenham today started talks also for Dybala with Juventus. Spurs are ready to make an official bid for €70M. But... the agreement with the player is so, so, so difficult.

  18. MrCloppity
    • 5 Years
    4 years, 7 months ago

    6m mid?

    1. DV8R
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      Trossard could be good.

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

        Was looking at Iwobi but unsure

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

      barknaldo

    3. Hinchcliffe Thumper
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      Grealish is in my team

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

        gutted

  19. Stuventus
    • 9 Years
    4 years, 7 months ago

    Any love for a Wilson King combo ?

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

      nothing wrong with it

    2. Garth Marenghi
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      A little

  20. EgyptianKing
    • 5 Years
    4 years, 7 months ago

    I am on this currently.

    Is Moura too risky to start the season mates?

    Thoughts?

    Pope
    VVD Robertson Digne Chenko
    Lucas KDB Sterling Salah Robinson
    King

    Cheers!

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

      why do you want a player who plays city gw2 then gets dropped

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

        Thank you for the reply.

        Honestly I could see the case where, with Alli out injured, Moura nails a starting spot for longer than 2 GWs.

        And Villa and Newcastle at home seem very nice.

        You think I should look elsewhere and not invest in Moura?

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

          to be fair im not fully up to speed with dele injury. if moura stays in team 4+ weeks its fine

      2. FULLSERVICECOVER
        • 9 Years
        4 years, 7 months ago

        no reason spurs don't score vs city.CL last season?? villa could get dicked gw1,plenty of options to move him to after gw3,good cover if you don't own kane. nothing wrong with the moura pick at all

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

      He is nailed for GW 1+2 and OOP in Spurs 4312 system.

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

        Cheers mate. With Alli out, I was looking forward to have him in GW3 too.

        Probably Dybala / Coutinho may expressively affect his gametime?

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

        cant wait for that gw2 game vs city

  21. Hinchcliffe Thumper
    • 8 Years
    4 years, 7 months ago

    Winning formula:

    Lloris, Button

    VVD, Digne, Wan-Bis, Dunk, Kelly

    Salah, Sterling, Richarlison, Barkley, Grealish

    Pukki, Murray, Moise Kean

    Pukki is in my team no matter what 😀

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

      ditch pukki. kean prob wont start gw1, rich has played 45 mins preseason also.

  22. No Professionals
    • 6 Years
    4 years, 7 months ago

    How is this looking

    Pope
    TAA VVD Zinchenko Maguire
    Salah Sterling Perez Moura
    Haller Wilson

    Button Greenwood Dendoncker Rico

    1. DV8R
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      I like it. Haller could be a gem this season.

      Only issue is no premium striker. Should Kane/Auba get off the mark flying then you're gonna struggle bringing them in.

      1. Salah’s Sonnet
        • 12 Years
        4 years, 7 months ago

        Simple downgrade of moura and upgrade of wilson if wanting a premium? simple?

        1. DV8R
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 12 Years
          4 years, 7 months ago

          Simple without price changes

          1. Salah’s Sonnet
            • 12 Years
            4 years, 7 months ago

            Make the move before the prices change, simple 🙂

      2. FULLSERVICECOVER
        • 9 Years
        4 years, 7 months ago

        and then you scratch the surface that 3 premiums is too much,squad unbalanced blah blah...you read peoples comments and its like a merry go round...no kane/auba mean either no raz or mo then? good team and any premium is easily gained in 2 moves

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

    Does anyone know if fantasybet.com is authentic?

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

      authentic in what sense

    2. FULLSERVICECOVER
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      looks genuine, what concerns me is no set rules for transfers. all a little up in the air regarding some rules

  24. The Big Fella
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 7 months ago

    Dybala and Coutinho to Spurs. Turn out for the books.

  25. ThatsTheWeekendRuined
    • 6 Years
    4 years, 7 months ago

    Evening all. Which do you prefer?

    1. Ederson + which 8m midfielder
    2. Pope + KDB

    1. Hinchcliffe Thumper
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      1+Richarlison

  26. no_nay_never
    • 9 Years
    4 years, 7 months ago

    Ryan (Button)
    VVD, Robbo, Zinc, Azpi, KWP
    Salah, Sterling KDB (Hayden, Dendoncker)
    Wilson, Joelinton (punt) (Greenwood)

    Thoughts?

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

    A) Digne and Coleman
    or
    B) Pérez and Coleman
    (Already have Vardy)

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

      B

  28. TaiwanHC
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 7 months ago

    Pick one:

    A. Pope + Heaton
    B. Pope + 4.0 + 0.5 ITB

    Thanks guys!

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

      B

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

      b by miles

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

    Scoutcast comment - Brighton are under a new manager and new system so you can't say they suck at getting clean sheets, but the same argument doesn't apply to their history of conceding long-range shots? Doesn't make sense to me.

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

      what are u on about

  30. Gudjohnsen
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 7 months ago

    Zinchenko and Walker-Peters nailed?

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

      Not nailed. Probably 90% for GW1 and then less as season goes on.

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

      no but likely to play a good amt of minutes