Opinion

Which premium options should we leave out ahead of Gameweek 1?

Fantasy Premier League managers are making final adjustments to their squads ahead of the Gameweek 1 deadline and we’re here to help.

With the price structure making it increasingly harder to shoe-horn in premium options each year, we’ve asked our panel of Fantasy managers what their plan is.

We also wanted to get their thoughts on Everton, budget defensive options and other pre-season strategies…

Who’s on the panel this week?

FPL General – Contributor to the Scout site who has three finishes inside the top 400 in the last five seasons and who has a huge following on Twitter. General – aka Mark – also appeared on the official FPL Show last season.

Who Got the Assist? – Tom and Nick run one of Twitter’s most active Fantasy accounts and run their very own blog, also producing an excellent regular podcast.

FPL Family – Lee and Sam run the popular Fantasy podcast and Twitter account. They were guests on the FPL Show last season.

Ted / Rotation’s Alter Ego – Moderator and the site’s recently appointed Assistant Community Manager. Ted finished 633rd in the world last season.

James / HamezMace  – A long-term member of and frequent poster to the Fantasy Football Scout site.

Tom / avfc82 – A long-term member of and frequent poster to the Fantasy Football Scout site. Tom has a remarkable five top 1,000 finishes to his name in ten years of playing FPL.

Michael: Which premium attackers are you going without and why?

Ted / Rotation: “Right now I’m fairly confident I’ll start with Salah and Sterling, but I’ll have to see if KDB also joins in as well.

“I don’t like the structure or balance of my team when I try fitting in three top-end premiums but two and KDB might work. 

“Kane has had a very tempting price drop, but I won’t be buying him until I see him on the form of the “Old Kane” from seasons like 2016/17.

“On too many occasions last season I saw him sat far too deep for my liking.

“I really, really want Aubameyang – his pre-season form has been scintillating – but I can’t warrant dropping Salah or Sterling from my team.

“Aguero was up against Sterling in my thinking and Sterling won out due to a variety of reasons, including Aguero’s late return from the Copa America and Jesus’ presence.

“Mané won’t be included due to his late return from international duty and I prefer Salah for £1.0m more regardless.

“The £9.5m midfielder bracket has some serious potential with Pépé, Son and KDB in it, but right now I’m only looking at De Bruyne.

“Son is obviously suspended, and I tend to avoid new premium signings as it’s best to see how they settle into the league instead of taking the risk and jumping on immediately – hence no Pépé.

“In reality, it’s less to do with who I don’t with and more to do with who I do.

“Between Salah’s FPL history and his fixtures, he’s pretty nailed in my team.

“It feels like I’m asking for trouble if I go without a Man City attacker, and I much prefer the Sterling/Salah captaincy rotation to the Aubameyang/Salah captaincy rotation.”

HamezMace: “This has been the issue I have wrestled with the most since the game came out.

“Can you fit Kane, Sterling, and Salah into the same team, whilst maintaining some important balance/exit plans for the fringe players?

“I have ruled out Aguero, mostly due to his late return from the Copa America, and rumours he won’t start Gameweek 1.

“I have also ruled out Aubameyang, although this wasn’t easy to do, because I prefer Kane at the same price point.

“I debated the plan to start with Aubameyang and switch to Kane in Gameweek 3, but planned transfers never seem to work out how you plan them – or at least how I plan them!

“So I’m down to Salah, Sterling and Kane.

“Currently, I have all three in my team, and I think if I were to lose one of them it would probably be Sterling.

“I could probably justify it with the following points:

“1. I could have KdB as an alternative to Sterling. Firmino, and Moura don’t have the same appeal as cheaper respective alternatives.

“2. Captaincy, if I had all three of them, I probably wouldn’t captain Sterling ahead of either of the other two in the first few game weeks.

“That’s just me though. I think all of the premium options will do well this season, and I’ll probably have had all of them at some point by Gameweek 38.

“My advice to start the season is to have at least two to rotate the captaincy with and go with your gut feeling.”

Tom from WGTA: “Sterling and Salah are my premium picks, meaning Harry Kane and Pierre Emerick Aubameyang miss out.

“This is by no means a case of being comfortable without them. I’m particularly worried about not owning Kane against Villa.

“However, as the manager of my team, my judgement is that the City and Liverpool midfielders are two who will end up being the highest-scoring players that I ideally will own all season, with the all-important captaincy armband passing between them.

“You can’t have them all and have a balanced side.

“Good luck with who you pick, it’ll be a case of adjusting to how the situation develops.”

Sam from Family: “It’s impossible to fit all the premium assets into your fantasy team – I’ve tried!

“From the forwards, going without Aubameyang and Aguero worries me.

“Arsenal have great fixtures in the early part of the season, in fact there are only three that flash up as red on the Fixture Difficulty ranking between Gameweeks 1 and 16.

“Aubameyang shared last season’s Golden Boot award and was top for expected goals in the Premier League last season, so not to have him feels a little wrong.

“He scored 22 goals in total, but also missed 23 ‘big chances’, the most in the league, so with a bit of composure, would’ve blown Salah and Mané out the water.

“The additions of Pépé and Ceballos to the Arsenal squad makes the Gunner’s attack – including Aubameyang – look even more attractive in FPL.

“I will also be lacking FPL royalty, in Sergio Aguero – often considered a cardinal sin in seasons past.

“This is in part thanks to his busy summer at the Copa América and subsequent late return to Manchester City.

“It also, however, feels very much that in terms of budget, it’s hard to pick Aguero AND one of the City midfielders without making major premium option sacrifices from the other major clubs.

“So, in midfield, I’m stuck choosing between Kevin De Bruyne or Raheem Sterling.

“De Bruyne’s 18/19 season was injury-ravaged, but he, of course, has pedigree.

“KDB was in the FFScout team of the season in 17/18 scoring 209 points and making him the third-highest scoring midfielder that season.

“Budget-balancing will mean that either KDB or Sterling will miss out in my FPL squad and right now it looks like it’s Sterling, so I’m keeping that early Wildcard very much front of mind, should the Englishman find early, explosive form.”

Siddhant: For the General, to KDB or not to KDB? At £9.5m he could be great value…

General: “This is one of the biggest dilemmas I’m having myself this week.

“De Bruyne broke my heart towards the end of last season when I brought him in and gave him the armband only for him to go down clutching his leg in the first half.

“But it is a new season and a clean slate for all players and the £9.5m price tag is too hard to ignore.

“He’s in my latest draft and there’s a good chance he’ll still be there at 7.00pm on Friday.

“f he can avoid injury this season, he will make a mockery of that price tag.

Doderlein: How many premium defenders is it advisable to own? And if you go for 3 or 4 premium defenders, should you go for a cheaper goalkeeper who saves a lot instead?

HamezMace: “For me, the value in premium defenders is potentially greater than ever, if Liverpool and Manchester City can replicate their solid defensive returns from last season.

“Coupled with the attacking returns their formations allow, with the full-backs bombing forward then their respective defensive assets could again prove to be golden in FPL. 

“Although personally, I don’t see the same value in the premium goalkeepers, as they don’t offer the attacking returns the defenders can, and rarely get bonus or save points, compared to the budget keepers at least.

“As always it’s about balance. Having four premium defenders will impact your squad elsewhere.

“The best FPL advice I was ever given was to ensure your Gameweek 1 squad has flexibility, so you can move on any bandwagons or premium players who come flying out the blocks.

“Going so heavy in one area of the team could cause you problems in another department, try and spread the funds around going into GW1 as best as possible.

“In short, I would want at least two premium defenders, but I don’t think more than three are required (unless you’re going five at the back).

General: “I would say three is advisable but I could end up with four £6.0m+ defenders.

“I considered going with five premium defenders but I feel it’s quite restrictive for future transfers so it will be a maximum of four for me. 

“Investing heavily in the premium defenders almost forces you to opt for a cheaper goalkeeper.

“The likes of Pope, Heaton and Ryan are all viable options who should rack up the save points.”

caboose: Who would form the best 4.5m keeper rotation in your opinion?

Ted / Rotation: For me, it’s Heaton and Pope.

When I’m picking my goalkeepers, I tend to look long-term because there’s nothing more that I hate than wasting free transfers sorting out this position.

However, at this early stage, you can look a lot shorter term because you will likely Wildcard early anyways.

If I’m looking for a pairing that will rotate well, all I look at is the fixture difficulty.

A recent community article by “A Fat Spanish Waiter” highlighted how mathematically, if you do decide to rotate keepers, there are likely more points in rotating via fixture difficulty than looking at a Home / Away rotation.

From my experience, that’s certainly the case too.

Looking at the fixture swings, I’d guess I’m most likely to Wildcard around Gameweek 7, 8 or 9 so I’m looking for a pairing that will last me at least nine weeks.

However, I would also like at least one of my goalkeepers to develop into the kind of option that will become a set and forget type, so I can start building value now and not worry about paying extra for them when I Wildcard.

Of the 4.5m options, three stand out as having the save and clean sheet potential to do this – Heaton, Pope and Sheffield United’s Dean Henderson.

Of those, one of Heaton or Pope is my favourite – both excellent FPL pedigree, playing in a team that should allow them to pick up saves but won’t place so much pressure on them to produce that they’ll occasionally concede buckets (See Pickford at Sunderland).

Using the members Season Ticker over Gameweeks 1 to 9 with just teams with nailed 4.5m options included, which will find me a rotation based on fixture difficulty, Heaton best rotates with Pope, Henderson best rotates with Heaton and Pope best rotates with Heaton.

Nothing but Heaton, so he comes in, as does his best rotating partner, Pope, who just so happens to my other preferred 4.5 goalkeeper. Perfect.

The only slight caveat that I’ll include is that I quite like the look of right-back Frederic Guilbert but wouldn’t want to double up.

However, if this did move my favourite from Heaton, it would drop straight to Pope who’s the other keeper already.

Oli Fitz: Who’s worth having from Everton at the start of the season with their sweet fixtures?

HamezMace: “Unfortunately, we’ve not seen Richarlison in pre-season as he was someone I initially had my eye on after the price release.

“He always seems to start the season with a bang, but he might be too much of a risk now.

“I’ve also noticed Sigurdsson slowly disappearing from the RMT requests over the last couple of weeks.

“I assume this is because Everton haven’t really caught the eye during their summer friendlies, but I think if you’re looking for an attacker he is still the man to have from Everton.

“Personally, I can’t look past Lucas Digne as my Everton pick. His potential for attacking returns is frightening.”

Lee: “My thoughts on Everton have been really up and down this pre-season.

“Initially, I saw the fixtures and immediately drafted in Digne and Sigurdsson.

“Then, I saw a couple of their pre-season results and the sale of Idrissa Gueye, at which point I switched Digne to a 4.5 defender and used the extra money to upgrade Sigurdsson to Kevin De Bruyne.

“And there I stayed, with no Everton in my team – until the announcement of Moise Kean.

“The addition of a quality striker at Everton has once again changed my thoughts about including their FPL assets.

“The chances that Sigurdsson and in particular, Digne created last season, largely went to waste, as Marco Silva’s Blues lacked that cutting edge in front of goal.

“Experiments with Tosun, Calvert-Lewin and an out-of-position Richarlison all largely failed, so it’s no wonder Everton’s owners have put their hands in their pockets for one of Europe’s hottest talents.

“At 19-years old and at a reasonably budget-friendly 7.0m in FPL, he’s worthy of consideration in our Gameweek 1 drafts.

“Despite Everton’s less-than-inspiring pre-season form this summer, the Premier League opening fixtures mean the Toffees have a good chance of hitting the ground running.

“A gamble on Kean is certainly something I wouldn’t sniff at – and the ‘safer’ selections of the proven Digne or Sigurdsson are now back in my thoughts.

“Honourable mentions should also go to Seamus Coleman if you want to save 0.5m in defence and Richarlison, who in season’s past, has shown that he is capable of making a good start to a campaign.”

Declan Rynne: Who is the best £4.5m defender for Gameweeks 1 to 4?

avfc82: “Despite looking at Frédéric Guilbert (Aston Villa) and Jack O’Connell (Sheffield United) in recent weeks, La Masia graduate Martín Montoya is my pick of the £4.5m options, and currently in my squad.

“Pre-season suggests Brighton will set up in an adventurous 3-4-3 system, with Montoya utilised on the right flank as a wing-back.

“His attacking threat is key to his appeal – consistently one of the most accurate crossers in the league, he also hit the bar in the recent 4-0 friendly win over Birmingham City.

“There isn’t currently any real competition for his place in the team either, with Bruno retiring. 

“Whilst I understand concerns around Brighton’s defensive resolve, and the fact a more attack-minded manager in Graham Potter has been appointed, having more of the ball and not sitting back quite so much may actually be a good thing and result in fewer goals conceded. 

“With Watford, West Ham United and Southampton in the opening three Gameweeks, Montoya could be a good early season differential, whilst quickly adding to his 0.3% ownership… and let’s be honest, who doesn’t love an attacking wing-back?”

Andy: Hi panel, how many of the promoted teams players would you have in your team maximum, if any?

Tom from WGTA: “Assets from promoted teams? Zero.

“Maybe a personal quirk as I’ve had lots of bad experiences through backing the likes of Tom Cairney in the past, but I tend to find watching and waiting for these instances is beneficial.

“The ownership levels tend to be low enough that it won’t hurt you to just exercise caution, so I’d prefer to wait and see how they adapt to the step up.”

FPL Snooper: What is the optimum number of ‘differentials’ for Gameweek 1?

Ted / Rotation: “The optimum depends on so many things, most importantly your playstyle, but for me, I’ll look at two or three differentials in all likelihood.

“If you talk to a top manager that struggled last season, there’s a fair chance that they will mention having a poor start and never really recovering.

“If you want a top 10k finish, don’t leave yourself with a mountain of work after the first five weeks – start slow and gradually improve your overall rank.

“In terms of FPL, that means being dull in the opening weeks and picking tried and tested point scorers, or people that you know will play and have good fixtures.

“Some will say that now is the time to take risks whilst you have the safety of a wildcard to fall back on but I don’t really agree, though I can see the thought process behind it.

“The other side of the coin is, of course, looking for those players that will build you value over a season, which means leaving the safety of TSB %.

“Finding that balance is key, but I wouldn’t worry about looking for an exact number. If you look at your team and count four or five players that are maybe unproven, rotation risks, injury-prone or just punts, consider dropping one for a more proven FPL asset. 

Jack: Who is the best Leicester midfield option?

avfc82: “It’s hard to look past Ayoze Pérez for me.

“Reclassified as a midfielder, Pérez scored 12 Premier League goals whilst at Newcastle last season.

“Now playing in a better team, you’d expect him to profit from Rodgers attacking approach and up that output. 

“In pre-season, we’ve seen glimpses of what’s to come.

“Against Atalanta, he looked sharp, created the best chance of the game for Jamie Vardy, scored a goal himself and should have added a second. 

“He works for the team, is able to press and force opponents into mistakes and is versatile enough to fit in anywhere across Leicester’s forward line.

“Whether he plays as a second striker in a diamond, or, as I suspect, drifting in from a wider position in a 4-1-4-1 / 4-3-3, I’m backing Pérez to outperform team-mates Youri Tielemans, who’s underlying stats suggest last season’s returns may not be sustainable, and James Maddison.

“I’d also like to mention Harvey Barnes, a player who put up strong numbers last season. He has real goal-scoring potential but with questions marks over his starting spot and accuracy. He’s one for the watchlist.”

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3,334 Comments Post a Comment
  1. Vamos Los Celeste
    • 10 Years
    4 years, 7 months ago

    Luiz wants Arsenal

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

      Bizarre

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

        Edu convincing him

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

        Not you btw but the potential transfer

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

          haha i know

    2. THE SHEEP HUNTERS
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      Perfect fit for the Arse, another Keystone Kop.

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

        :/

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

    Any comments on this draft?

    Heaton, Button
    Zinchenko, VvD, Digne, Diop, Montoya
    KdB, Trossard, Sterling, Salah, Dendoncker
    King, Vardy, Greenwood

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

      Looks gtg

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

    RMT:

    Heaton Stekelenburg
    Robertson VVD Digne KWP Montoya
    Salah Sterling KDB Barkley Dendoncker
    Jota King Greenwood

    Comments appreciated?

    Thanks

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

      Yeah get rid of steklenburg. His is too far the food chain to even be considered bench fodder

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

    Need some help lads.
    A: Diop, Trossard
    B: Digne, Hayden

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

      B

    2. Weak Become Heros
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      B

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

      Would hayden play?

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

        No, benched. Diop benched GW 1 as well.

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

      A

    5. I AM THE FPL MONSTER
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 4 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      A

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

    Feeling pretty settled on this

    Pope Heaton
    Vvd taa Robertson digne 4.0
    Sterling kdb fraser lucas tielemans
    Wilson 4.5 4.5

    0.5itb

    Any thoughts (other than I have no salah and no bench ;))

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

      Get Salah and a bench

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

        Good thoughts, hadn't considered that

  6. I AM THE FPL MONSTER
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 4 Years
    4 years, 7 months ago

    RMT Please:

    Ryan

    Taa Zinch Digne Rico

    Sterling Barkley Siggy Salah

    King Aub

    Subs: Button Laudstraum Deond Greenwood

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

      Yeah Siggy to Perez
      Z to VVD
      Upgrade a 4 def to a 4.5

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

      sweet

  7. beans and sausages
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 7 months ago

    After some help

    XXX
    TAA Digne Zinchenko XXX
    Salah Sterling Sigurdson Robinson
    Kane King

    Button Dendonker Rico Greenwood

    Which 9m duo would you suggest? Currently torn between...

    Heaton/Montoya or Ryan/Guilbert

    Any other recommendations?

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

      H M for me

    2. I AM THE FPL MONSTER
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 4 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      Ryan Cathcart

  8. Meme2011
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    4 years, 7 months ago

    if Luiz potentially gets a move to Arsenal does that mean Zouma becomes a potential Gem?

    1. olly:)
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      or Christensen, one of them will play beside Rudiger or possibly even rotation of both or even including Tomori. Case of a wait and see.

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

      It locks in a 5.0 defender at Chelsea as there will only be Rudiger, Christensen and Zouma left.

      1. olly:)
        • 8 Years
        4 years, 7 months ago

        Tomori.

    3. The Seagulls and the Trawle…
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      Chelsea look a bit miserable at the back atm. And Luiz leaving won’t help that.
      They will surely improve, but until then i’ll stay away of any of their defenders.

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

      potentially.
      But xG conceded early doors is already mediocre, so better value elsewhere, even at 5

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

    I’m getting worried my FPL plans are going down the drain! Having settled on Jordan Ibe (5.0) as relatively nailed and cheap midfielder with decent attacking form I now find that Bournemouth have acquired Harry Wilson (6.0) on last an from Derby. Please tell me he doesn’t go straight into the team!!

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

      He probably won't but Ibe is a dodgy pick regardless

    2. olly:)
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      Read somewhere that Bournemouth have assured liverpool of gametime, he will go straight into the team most likely I wouldn't be settled on Ibe anymore.

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

      He should get some decent game time but not nailed. He's on loan from Liverpool, not Derby. Ibe might be going out on loan

    4. lfc6
      • 4 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      Thinking the same myself...great pick for 6m if he does

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

      Ibe is rubbish.

  10. Catastrophe
    • 13 Years
    4 years, 7 months ago

    Any suggestions chaps? Thinking King & Robinson -> Fraser & 4.5 and start Dendoncker...

    Heaton
    VVD, Robertson, Coleman, Zinchenko
    Salah, Sterling, Perez, Robinson
    Kane, King

    (Button, Dendoncker, Greenwood, Lundstram)

    Thanks

  11. how now brown cow
    • 9 Years
    4 years, 7 months ago

    KWP being linked with loan move to palace or saints. Lol.

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

      ... and Aurier > PSG.

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

      Haha

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

      That couldn't happen could it? Do Spurs have any other right backs?

      1. how now brown cow
        • 9 Years
        4 years, 7 months ago

        Not really. Would have to get someone in.

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

        A three man back line may be their best defense with Vert, Davies, and Toby.

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

          And then a true 5 man midfield without wing-backs?
          Lloris
          Vertongen Alderweireld Davies
          Winks Ndomble
          Erisksen Dele Moura
          Kane Son

          Yeah--it could work

      3. drilsby
        • 7 Years
        4 years, 7 months ago

        Well they have Foyth, but he is out with a ban

        1. how now brown cow
          • 9 Years
          4 years, 7 months ago

          And injured for a month.

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

    Zaha... waste putting in now or gamble he moves & plays the weekend?

    1. olly:)
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      Think its a waste, even if he moves to everton tomorrow has to be registered before 12:00 to be eligible (apparently, not 100% on this) and even if he was I don't think theres a guarantee he'll play anyway. Think he's trained with Palace for a couple of days and will have 1 day with Everton before they travel.

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

        ya thought itd be madness. thanks

    2. Pukki Blinders
      • 4 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      he just put in his transfer request, stay away

  13. Gazpilicueta
    • 9 Years
    4 years, 7 months ago

    I know the rotations for Home/Away games, but has anyone done a spreadsheet or document about defensive rotations based on favorable fixtures this year? any info appreciated. thanks

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

        perfect, thank you sir.

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

      members section fixture ticker does it if that's any help

    2. olly:)
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      where have u got the home/away games one from if you don't mind me asking?

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

        a quick google search, its on the premier league website

        1. olly:)
          • 8 Years
          4 years, 7 months ago

          ty

  14. diesel001
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 7 months ago

    Interesting per Sky Sports - Chelsea defence is 'no-go' IMO:

    LUIZ WANTS ARSENAL MOVE
    Chelsea defender David Luiz trained away from the rest of the squad today, according to Sky sources. Luiz wants to go to Arsenal, although the Brazilian is one of a number of central defenders the Gunners are looking at. However, no formal bid has been made yet. Chelsea would be reluctant to let Luiz go as they under a transfer ban and would not be able to sign a replacement.

    1. THE SHEEP HUNTERS
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      Chelsk dressing room revolt Resurrection.
      Frank Out before Xmas

  15. Miguel Sanchez
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 7 months ago

    Thoughts on this team :

    Pope
    VVD Digne Rico
    Salah Sterling Moura Perez McGinn
    Auba Wood

    McGovern Montoya Guilbert Greenwood

    Only need Rico to start GW1 to get this rotation with him, Guilbert and Montoya

    SHU, WHU, SOT, cpa, BUR, new, BUR, nor, BHA, EVE

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

      Looks gtg

  16. The Royal Robin
    • 8 Years
    4 years, 7 months ago

    The 4.5 GK stuff is enough to drive anyone mad. Surely it's between Pope or Heaton though. Can't choose Ryan, Brighton are pure dross.

    1. Now I'm Panicking
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      It's a crapshoot. Just go with your gut. No madness required.

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

      Between Pope or Henderson for me. Some nice Villa defenders if Heaton looks to be an option.

    3. Dr. Rog
      • 14 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      so were Cardiff to be fair though
      a good goalkeeper in a bad team is where its at

    4. olly:)
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      Brighton are more solid than Villa, any Villain will tell you their defence ain't tight at all and aint good for cleanies.

    5. Yank Revolution
      • 12 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      Ryan was one of the top value keepers last season. They didnt get worse this season.

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

    which one will u choose?

    a) wilson + alderweireid
    b) deeney + robertson

    already have TAA and king

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

      B

  18. K.Jabba 88
    • 10 Years
    4 years, 7 months ago

    Anyone else put off the man city defence after fernandiniho said he knows he will have to play in defence at some point this season due to the arrival of Rodrigo

  19. Dr. Rog
    • 14 Years
    4 years, 7 months ago

    Heaton (Button)
    VVD Digne Zinky Kwp/Zouma
    Salah Sterling Perez Barkley (dendonker)
    Kane King (Greenwood)

    1. jaguar shark
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      If not picking Ryan, seems like an unnecessary price drop risk to pick Button.

      1. Dr. Rog
        • 14 Years
        4 years, 7 months ago

        its not really a risk - price drops require a certain %decrease in ownership

        button is the 2nd most owned GK in the game and a very unlikely transfer out target (except on wildcards which dont contribute anyway)

  20. jaguar shark
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    4 years, 7 months ago

    Just threw King and Wilson up front together and it feels pretty good for the first two game weeks...

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

      might join you instead of Fraser/Wilson combo.

    2. THE SHEEP HUNTERS
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      Sheffield defense were the best in the league.

      1. jaguar shark
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        4 years, 7 months ago

        which league was that? ;b

    3. HNI
      • 10 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      I am going triple up for first 2 with Fraser as well and then with 2 transfers can change a lot in gw3

  21. Akey678
    • 8 Years
    4 years, 7 months ago

    Which would you choose?

    A)
    Pope (Button)
    Robbo Digne Dunk Cathcart (Lundstram)
    Salah Sterling Moura Fraser Barkley
    Kane (Greenwood) (Nketiah)

    B)
    Pope (Button)
    Robbo Digne Azpil (Lundstram) (Kelly)
    Salah Sterling Moura Fraser Barkley
    Wilson Jota (Greenwood)

  22. Gassemannen
    • 8 Years
    4 years, 7 months ago

    Which combo?

    1: Kane + Dendonck + Ake
    2: Wilson + Sigurdson + 4.5 def
    3: Wilson + Sigurdson + Zinchenko

    1. jaguar shark
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      For me, Zinchenko is an unnecessary risk. I don't want to use up an early transfer on a defender. I'd rather pick a nailed on 4.5. So, 2 I suppose.

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

      Zaha, nor Sigurdson on 3..

    3. Dr. Rog
      • 14 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      lots of great 5.5 def options - its good to have that price point in your team. who fills it is irrelevant

    4. antis0cial
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      3

  23. lugalooch
    • 10 Years
    4 years, 7 months ago

    Thoughts on this team barring no Salah (I know i'm crazy but just trying something here.... )

    4.5 / 4.5
    Robertson / Gomez / Zincheko / Walker Peters / Ward
    Sterling / Siggy/ B.Silva / Maddison /Hojbjerg
    Kane / Wilson / Greenwood

    Thanks

    1. MyBall MyRules
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      No salah has enabled you to select a few overpriced picks.
      Siggy, Silva and Maddox to name a few.
      Gomez could be a great punt though.

  24. Exeterslowly
    • 8 Years
    4 years, 7 months ago

    Best 5.0 midfielder anyone.

    Do you think Jorginho will play further forward under lampard?

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

      Dendonker +0.5itb

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

    To Kane or not to Kane:

    A) Kane, Dendoncker, Heaton and Ryan
    B) Jota, Martial, Alisson and McGovern

    Feel like Kane could have an amazing year or is son when he’s back a better option?

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

      I can’t see the appeal of Kane until he starts to show the good stuff, frustrates far too much when deep

    2. Dr. Rog
      • 14 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      auba is just better

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

        This.

      2. jaguar shark
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        4 years, 7 months ago

        except for when he rotates? will he rotate??

  26. Shark Team
    • 6 Years
    4 years, 7 months ago

    Rate my team... I am very satisfied atm

    Pope (button)
    Walker VVD Robbo Digne (lundstram)
    Salah(C) Sterling Fraser Perez (dendocker)
    Wilson Jota (greenwood)

    Only 2 things scare me:
    1.Will the premium defenders' tactic work for 1st time in fpl?
    2.Sigurdsson

    Tell me what you think and thanks A LOT!

    1. HNI
      • 10 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      1) It worked last time
      2) Let Kean bed and then maybe buy Siggy/Rich

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

      I have pretty much this exact team at this time.....trying to determine whether (at least for beginning of the season) a premium defender combo. will outperform Kane until early Wildcard.

  27. HNI
    • 10 Years
    4 years, 7 months ago

    Many teams have Barkley as he looks nailed. But who took his place last season as Mount wasnt there??I had a very bad experience.with barkley last season but dont remember how he lost his place

    1. Shark Team
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      Stay away from him. He is not consistent

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

      Him and Kovacic were working part-time throughout the season.

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

      Loftus Cheek maybe, and this year also

    4. The Suspended One
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      He is NOT nailed

  28. hogree
    • 6 Years
    4 years, 7 months ago

    Most recent team. 0.5 ITB. What to upgrade?

    Heaton
    Digne - TAA - Van Dijk - Montoya
    McGinn - Sterling - Salah - Perez
    Auba - King

    4.0 - 4.0 - 4.5 - 4.5

    1. Miguel Sanchez
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      Nothing wrong with money in the bank - this is my team but have Lucas Moura in place of TAA

    2. jaguar shark
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      upgrade a 4.0 def to have a reliable starter on backup?

  29. Shark Team
    • 6 Years
    4 years, 7 months ago

    Rate my team... I am very satisfied atm

    Pope (button)
    Walker VVD Robbo Digne (lundstram)
    Salah(C) Sterling Fraser Perez (dendocker)
    Wilson Jota (greenwood)

    Only 2 things scare me:
    1.Will the premium defenders' tactic work for 1st time in fpl?
    2.Sigurdsson

    Tell me what you think and thanks A LOT!
    *Sry for repost

  30. Huckfead
    • 5 Years
    4 years, 7 months ago

    Best 4.0 defender for first 4 was? Rico? Maybe WCing at this point