Scout Squad

The Scout Squad picks for FPL Gameweek 1

The regular prelude to the Scout Picks article returns ahead of the start of the 2019/20 campaign.

In this piece, our four panelists each submit an 18-man squad of Fantasy assets (with the focus on the coming Gameweek) and elaborate on their notable inclusions/omissions.

The 72 nominations listed below will then be narrowed down to a squad of 14 (with the starting XI not exceeding a total cost of £83m) ahead of the Gameweek 1 deadline at 19:00 BST on Friday evening.

We are making some slight tweaks to the way we do Scout Squad and Scout Picks this season.

Firstly, the primary panel this year will be Paul, David, Geoff and Neale, following on from the fine work of Joe, Az and Peter in previous seasons.

We have brought this article ‘in-house’ for 2019/20 as it is the frontline editorial staff who end up compiling the Scout Picks on a Friday anyway.

Secondly, we have placed stricter regulations on our panelists to better help the Fantasy managers using this website for advice.

These are requirements for at least one £4.5m goalkeeper, at least one £4.5m or cheaper defender, at least one midfielder priced £6.0m or below and at least one forward priced at £7.0m or lower.

As was the case last year, each panelist is restricted to no more than three players from the same team.

Finally, we will be adding a captaincy to the Scout Picks this season – although the details of how this will work will be revealed on Friday.


 PaulDavidGeoffNeale
GKNick PopeNick PopeNick PopeJordan Pickford
 Hugo Lloris

Dean Henderson

Hugo LlorisNick Pope
 Jordan PickfordTom HeatonKasper SchmeichelVicente Guaita
DFTrent Alexander-ArnoldTrent Alexander-ArnoldTrent Alexander-ArnoldTrent Alexander-Arnold
 Andrew RobertsonAndrew RobertsonAndrew Robertson

Lucas Digne

 Kyle Walker-PetersOleksandr ZinchenkoKyle Walker-PetersKyle Walker-Peters
 Oleksandr ZinchenkoSeamus ColemanLucas DigneRicardo Pereira
 Charlie TaylorBen GibsonJohn LundstramDiego Rico
MFMohamed SalahMohamed SalahMohamed SalahMohamed Salah
 Raheem SterlingRaheem SterlingRaheem SterlingRaheem Sterling
 Ryan FraserKevin de BruyneLucas MouraLucas Moura
 Dwight McNeilLeandro TrossardAnthony MartialAyoze Perez
 Callum RobinsonCallum RobinsonLeandro TrossardLeandro Trossard
FWHarry KaneHarry KaneHarry KaneHarry Kane
 Pierre-Emerick
Aubameyang
Jamie VardyPierre-Emerick
Aubameyang
Roberto Firmino
 Callum Wilson

Marcus Rashford

Callum WilsonCallum Wilson
 Josh KingMoise KeanJosh KingChris Wood
 Glenn MurrayChris WoodTroy DeeneyTroy Deeney

Most popular picks: Nick Pope, Trent Alexander-Arnold, Mohamed Salah, Raheem Sterling, Harry Kane (four), Andrew Robertson, Kyle Walker-Peters, Leandro Trossard, Callum Wilson (three)

Paul said…

I’m backing Liverpool, Man City and Spurs at both ends of the pitch for the opening Gameweek of the new season.

In defence, Kyle Walker-Peters could be a standout differential with an ownership of just 3%.

The Spurs right-back averaged 4.7 points per match (PPM) last term, more than any defensive team-mate.

Walker-Peters made just four home appearances but still provided three assists. 

Put into perspective, his fellow full-backs Danny Rose, Ben Davies and Kieran Trippier managed one home assist between them. 

Burnley’s Dwight McNeil is another overlooked option at home to Southampton.  

Owned by a mere 0.4%, the winger averaged 4.5 points per home start in 2018/19.

McNeil was a major influence on the Clarets after securing a regular role in Gameweek 20.

From that point onwards, his total of 24 key passes ranked second for Burnley, while his 24 shots on goal placed third. 

At a cost of £6.0m, Glenn Murray is another option in the cut-price bracket.

Having found the net on three occasions over pre-season, the veteran looks set to retain his start for Brighton’s trip to Watford.

The Seagulls look a different proposition under new manager Graham Potter, chalking up four wins in five this summer, including a 2-1 victory over Valencia last weekend. 

As the focal point of their attack, Murray can enjoy a successful opening Saturday at Vicarage Road.

David said…

I trust that my inclusion of Mohamed Salah, Trent Alexander-Arnold and Andrew Robertson for a Gameweek 1 squad are obvious ones that need little explanation.

For me, Raheem Sterling and Kevin de Bruyne ahead of a match with West Ham are also important inclusions, in my opinion.

Instead, I will make a case for some of the cheaper options and why I think they will do well in Gameweek 1.

Leandro Trossard is the Brighton player I’m most excited about this season as he looks likely to start in the front-three of a 3-4-3 formation.

More importantly, he looks to be involved in the set pieces for Brighton, which could lead to joy at Watford on opening weekend.

The Hornets were in the bottom five for shots conceded from dead-ball situations in 2018/19.

Meanwhile, I’m taking a bit of a punt by including Callum Robinson in my selection.

He has been playing up front for Sheffield United during pre-season and was joint-top for goal involvements too (five).

A Gameweek 1 trip to Bournemouth could see him get in the goals as their defence still doesn’t fill me with confidence.

Jamie Vardy was afforded the joint-most big chances of any Premier League player during Brendan Rodgers’ time at Leicester last season, second only to Salah for shots on target too.

Therefore, I see him as the most likely to score against a Wolves side that has a 6,000-mile round-trip to Armenia just days before Gameweek 1.

Marcus Rashford I think should do well against Chelsea’s defence who hasn’t looked too strong in pre-season, while Chris Wood‘s summer form should see him come out on top against a Southampton backline I don’t really trust.

Geoff said…

With cash hard to come by in Gameweek 1, Nick Pope is a solid option at home to Southampton.

Hugo Lloris is my first Spurs pick and here it’s largely about their opposition. I’m also backing Kasper Schmeichel against a well-travelled Wolves squad.

Kyle Walker-Peters should start at home to Aston Villa and comes in after the predictable Liverpool duo of Alexander-Arnold and Andrew Robertson.

Lucas Digne has attacking potential and a Gameweek 1 double-digit haul is a possibility.

Little needs to be said to justify Mohamed Salah and Raheem Sterling as they both have excellent opening fixtures.

Lucas Moura could be primed for an explosive start to the season, particularly if he starts up front with Kane against newly-promoted Villa.

I don’t yet know what to make of Manchester United this season but after briefly debating the merits of including Marcus Rashford or young Mason Greenwood, I decided Anthony Martial is the one who could punish an uncertain Chelsea defence – and is also a nicely priced out-of-position midfielder.

After our Scoutcasters extolled the appeal of Leandro Trossard during pre-season, I think he will do well against Watford and expect his 0.6% ownership to grow after Gameweek 1.

I’m backing Harry Kane to perform either alone up front or paired with Moura, breaking his surprisingly long run of finishing Gameweek 1 without a goal. 

I expect goals from Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, playing for an Arsenal team who will struggle to defend and who might have to simply outscore their opponents in many games this season.

Both Callum Wilson and Joshua King make it onto my list despite injuries in other parts of the Bournemouth side. I expect them to take advantage of Sheffield United’s lack of Premier League experience, and do the same to Aston Villa in Gameweek 2.

Rounding out the squad is Troy Deeney. He is certainly a differential pick but I think he has what it takes to take away points at home to Brighton, who might struggle to keep a clean sheet in the first match under a new innovative manager.

Neale said…

At Selhurst Park on Saturday, a Crystal Palace side seemingly set to be without the talismanic Wilfried Zaha (who had a 44% FPL goal involvement last season) meets an Everton outfit with only three goals to their name in seven pre-season outings.

I’m backing clean sheets on both sides but with Lucas Digne as my first-choice Everton pick I’m also playing the odds and giving myself a chance of returns at the business end of the pitch.

Liverpool’s iffy pre-season showings at the back have veered me away from a defensive double-up and towards Roberto Firmino, who will, along with the widely backed Mohamed Salah, surely exploit a Norwich backline with injury problems, a dicey defensive record in the Championship and not a single clean sheet to boast of in pre-season.

West Ham have looked promising going forward over the summer, with that attack-minded midfield trio playing behind Sebastien Haller, so I fancy their chances of spoiling a City clean sheet – if not another resounding win for the reigning champions in east London.

Set-piece taker Leandro Trossard could prosper from a Watford defence that ranked in the bottom five for big chances conceded, opportunities allowed from set plays and headed attempts conceded last season, while Troy Deeney may be a beneficiary of any early VAR-influenced increase in spot-kick awards: Brighton conceded the most penalties (ten) in the top flight in 2018/19.

A 6,000-mile round-trip for Wolves on Thursday night may well work in Leicester’s favour with their high-energy game, so I’m backing Ayoze Perez to prosper given how seamlessly he has been assimilated into this exciting Foxes side in pre-season.

Brendan Rodgers even arranged a friendly against Atalanta last weekend to prepare for playing against a team with three at the back, so Leicester will be well positioned to face one of last season’s success stories – something that may not be true of Wolves after their trek to Armenia.

Chris Wood has more pre-season goals to his name than any Premier League player and I’d be amazed if he was the one to lose out in Burnley’s three-way tussle for two striking berths.

No player in the top flight recorded more shots from inside the six-yard box than Wood last season and I wonder if Burnley’s agricultural approach can counteract Ralph Hasenhuttl’s risky high press from the back and allow space for the New Zealander to exploit.

The Community Champion

Before most Gameweeks, we nominate a Fantasy manager to challenge our Scout Picks with a starting XI of their own.

The Community Champion who has the biggest lead over the Scouts during 2019/20 will win a £100 Amazon voucher (currently we can only offer Amazon.co.uk or Amazon.com vouchers).

The Community Champion for Gameweek 1 will be announced in our Scout Picks article on Friday.

The Complete Guide to FPL Pre-season 2019/20

2,119 Comments Post a Comment
  1. Murder On Zidanesfloor
    • 5 Years
    4 years, 7 months ago

    start rico or Zouma in GW1?

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

      Zouma

    2. Giorgi89
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      Started Rico (unlikely cameo), Zouma 2nd in the bench

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

      Rico

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

      Rico easily

    5. Murder On Zidanesfloor
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      Cheers

  2. Giorgi89
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 7 months ago

    A/ Wilson + Pope/Heaton/Ryan
    C/ King + Ederson

    Cheers

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

      B

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

    Woke up this morning, looked at my team and I’m happy with it ... finally. That’s me done, no more tinkering. See you tomorrow! Can’t wait.

    1. Prince of Persia
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      Post a RMT here and have something to do till tomorrow. 😀

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

        Haha I’ve posted a few over the summer. No more I’m busy today

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

      Lucky it isn't transfer deadline day today and there are no pressers to come.

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

        Don’t make me change it again!

  4. The Man Pastore
    • 9 Years
    4 years, 7 months ago

    What's your thoughts on this team?

    Henderson
    VVD Digne Taylor
    Sterling Salah(VC) Moura Perez Mcginn
    Aubameyang(C) Wood

    Button Guilbert Lundstram Greenwood

    Would you change the Wood for another 6.5 fwd?

    Cheers!

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

      I wouldn’t I think Wood will be excellent for the first few then reevaluate.

      1. The Man Pastore
        • 9 Years
        4 years, 7 months ago

        Thanks

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

      This is almost my exact team. Love it. Looks aggressive with Auba, Salah, Sterling and Moura. Best of luck! I may still swap Wood to Jota pending Europa League minutes.

      1. The Man Pastore
        • 9 Years
        4 years, 7 months ago

        Thanks mate! Good luck to you too!

  5. Sgt Frank Drebin
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 7 months ago

    I've been out of home for a few days, who's this Trossard and why he's so popular (for a 6.0 Brighton midfielder...)? I guess he's oop striker?

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

      Likely playing LW in a 3-4-3 with an attacking minded manager

    2. Murder On Zidanesfloor
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      He is a winger, very good player

      1. Sgt Frank Drebin
        • 7 Years
        4 years, 7 months ago

        Do you know maybe how was he doing in pre-season?

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

      Drossard is a nickname waiting to happen

    4. Harper (No more Penandes)
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      On all set pieces (If gross doesn't play) and good fixtures is the main appeal

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

    Bottomed...Need an extra 0.5m to get x2 rotating 4.5 defenders. Where can I get the funds? Or will Montoya suffice as a starter each week?

    Heaton
    Robbo / VVD / Digne / Montoya
    Salah / Sterling / KDB / Perez
    Haller / King

    Button / Dend / Greenwood / Lunds

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

      Perez to Robinson or Barkley.

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

      Or haller to kean

    3. Murder On Zidanesfloor
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      Digne to Coleman. Same PPM last season

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

        My fear is Sidibe, prefer Digne who's nailed

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

    Got the feeling this last day of mercato will blow our templates apart

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

    Bit different... No way near as heavy as some of these defenses.

    Pope
    Robertson, Coleman, Dunk, Cathcart
    Sterling, Salah, Robinson, Moura
    Auba, Wilson

    (Button, Wickham, Rico, Dendonker

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

    1 mill in the bank! Who to upgrade? Or just leave it in the bank for flexibility?

    Pope
    TAA, Digne, Shaw, Rico
    Salah, Sterling, Fraser, Perez
    Wilson, Haller

    McGinn, Greenwood, Lundstram, McGovern

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

      Rico to a 4.5
      Lundy to a 4.5
      Do rotating 4.5 defenders (only play 1)

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

        sorry didn't see Mcginn, I assume you'll be starting him over Rico after gw1 so scrap that

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

          Yeah, that's the plan 🙂

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

      Having a 4.5/4.0 GK is tricky imo

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

        Why? Do not think Pope is nailed?

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

      I'd do Haller > King and Fraser > KDB

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

        Fair enough!

  10. Where dahoud at
    • 6 Years
    4 years, 7 months ago

    Hi guys hows this looking

    Pope
    Zinchenko, chilwell, vvd, cathcart
    Lucas, perez, salah, sterling
    King, Aubameyang

    Bench, button, greenwood, Montoya, Dendoncker

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

      Similar to mine. I just can't say no to Aubameyang!

      1. Where dahoud at
        • 6 Years
        4 years, 7 months ago

        Not with the signings arsenal have made, that froint 5 is ridiculous

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

    Do you think Zouma will be first choice now that Luiz has left Chelsea?

    Seems an absolute steal at 5m and their fixtures are great too!

    Thanks.

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

      Just beat me to it. I think so. But Chelsea are a question mark in general. Maybe it's better to wait and see.

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

      Yes but can't see a Chelsea clean sheet in GW1 or GW2.

    3. Dave Bauer
      • 14 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      (Broadly yes)

      But does this open up the Azpi to CB, Zapacosta into the side at 4.5 option?

    4. g40steve
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      Bit like Barkley only Frank knows

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

        Cheers guys

  12. cescpistols111
    • 8 Years
    4 years, 7 months ago

    A. Best 4.5m defenders to have from the start?
    B. Best 6.5m forward (other than Josh King)?

  13. Konstaapeli
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 7 months ago

    Luiz to Arsenal makes Zouma a nailed option?

    1. Murder On Zidanesfloor
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      Yes, atleast till rudiger is back. But the question is - will chelsea keep clean sheets?

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

      Would have thought so

  14. Murder On Zidanesfloor
    • 5 Years
    4 years, 7 months ago

    A) Barkley + Coleman (352)
    B) Digne + Zouma (442)

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

      352 will be a better long run formation than 442

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

    This may be the most random A) or B) ever but...
    A) Mina
    B) Trossard

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

      b

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

        Cheers

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

      B. Does Mina have an attacking stats?

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

        He has scored for fun

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

        1 goal every 8 apps over his career.

  16. LeBoeuf
    • 10 Years
    4 years, 7 months ago

    I've cracked it!

    Heaton (4.0)

    VVD, Digne, Zouma (rico, Lund)

    Sterling, Salah, KDB, Trossard (Donk)

    Wilson, Vardy (Wickham)

    Bench is very weak but lets be honest, the 4.0-4.5 pricer range isnt a massive difference and is basically a punt for the extra 0.5. Team is flexible and can switch to any player quickly.

    But seriously, what are your thoughts? Take it apart!

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

      Zouma doesnt start and you play with 10 players lol.

      Id prefer two rotating 4.5s and itd be veryyyy nice

    2. Kemosabe1
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      Looks good to go

    3. Murder On Zidanesfloor
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      g2g geat team

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

      Which of the guys in brackets will you play each week?

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

      You have to start bench fodder each week

      KDB and donk for two nailed mfs

  17. KingOllie
    • 8 Years
    4 years, 7 months ago

    WELCOME DAVID LUIZ

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

      Here here!

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

        *to Arsenal, not my FPL team 😉

    2. Evil Genius
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      GOODBYE CS

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

      Enjoy!
      Lol

      Cant wait to see this fall apart spectacularly

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

    Why no mention of Bernardo Silva in any teams? Am I missing something?:)

    1. Valar(Keith)
      • 14 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      The community shield reminded everyone.. Including me that he isn't the best fpl option but a great real life player.

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

        But didn’t he have a fine end to last season? Outscoring other city assets in last 10 games

  19. Kemosabe1
    • 9 Years
    4 years, 7 months ago

    A. Fraser & coleman
    B. Digne & Perez

    Already have wilson upfront

  20. MESSINHO
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 7 months ago

    ????
    TAA - VVD - Digne - Zinch
    Salah - Sterling - Siggy - Perez
    Wilson - King

    Button - Dendoncker - Lundstram - Greenwood

    Except GK, I'm settled on this.

    A) Ryan
    B) Heaton
    C) Pope

    1. Gringo Kid
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      The best fixtures for Ryan, but not the best defensive side.

      I'm on Ryan currently, but not convinced.

      All of these teams are poor, may concede any time

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

        Yeah, probably going with Ryan for their fixtures.

  21. pingissimus
    • 5 Years
    4 years, 7 months ago

    Neale is the only one above to have identified the ultimate differential in Guaita

    On course for 160 points last season and 0.5%. Best value in position yet second lowest owned first choice keeper. Palace face all 3 promoted sides in first 7 and Guaita wasn’t in goal when Palace conceded in preseason. Great record in Spain too.

    1. Evil Genius
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      He's in my team for now.

      Currently toying with rotating 3x 4.5m DEFs from AVL, BUR and WHU so needed a different GK but didn't like the Ryan route.

    2. Piggs Boson
      • 12 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      Palace's injuries at the back, along with the loss of Wan-Bissaka, are pretty damning for their defence. Smashed 4-0 by Hertha Berlin in their final pre-season game.

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

        Guaita wasn’t in goal when Palace conceded. Cahill is an upgrade in the centre. AWB missing is a concern but Ward is very capable if it’s him - displaced PvA on the wrong side last season.

        The record with and without Guaita last season is a real eye opener. Check it out.

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

        Palace defence is intriguing.

        You’re right about injuries of course but closer look at preseason line ups sort of counteract that form. First choice line up as it stands held up well.

        Had discounted it but now rethought.

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

      Owned him most parts of last season, didn't even consider because of 5.0 price. Will Cahill tighten the defence even more? Haven't seen him play since 2015 probably

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

    Its currently down to this for me.... thoughts appreciated.

    To have KDB, or not to have KDB

    If I go without him, I can get Fraser and 2 mil, which would be spent like this. Upgrade backup GK to a 4.5 to go alongside Pope. upgrade two defenders from 4.0 to 4.5 creating a very decent rotating pair. and have 0.5 in the bank for early bandwagons.

    I also lose the 9.5 mid spot, to jump onto players like Son, but I gain the 7.5 spot allowing me to jump onto whichever Chelsea mid pops up, and Frasers fixtures turn.

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

      Mine is kdb or Auba... I have sterling so have gone with the latter

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

      50:50 call - in same boat sort of

      I’m prioritising 9.5 slot as those are the ones who hold for. When they get hot and become viable captains.

      Could go either way

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

        Wouldn't need to captain a 9.5 if you have Salah Sterling though

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

          Some weeks City and Liverpool won’t offer optimal captain. Look at week 2 for instance. When next Fulham arrives the equation will change further.

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

      I have the same dilemma. I'm finding the 7.5mid slot almost as appealing as the 9.5 one, with the likes of Moura, Martial, Pulisic, Siggy, etc. which is leaning me towards going without KDB.

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

        i have had KDB in my team for long, and now.... on the last day, considering getting him out. surely its a bad idea!

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

          Same! It pains me every time I take him out because I've had him in since my first draft.

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

      I have sterling and salah

      I think I’m going KDB as if it doesn’t work out he is a good price which gives you lots of flexibility in re-shaking with 2 transfer.

      He is perfect price point as a placeholder for Son I’m GW3

      Ask if KDB is fit and gets game time 9.5 is way too low a price for him

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

        These are all the reasons I have him. but I think the same is true at 7.5, especially for the chelsea assets. plus Fraser could easily equal KDB in week 1 and 2, AND on top of that I get a better defence and keeper..... ugh I just cant decide

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

      I think KDB is a must, personally. Have a look at GW3,4,5, bou, BRI, nor. 3 juicy

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

        Yep

        From 3 on double City attack look juicy. Question is if you need it in weeks 1 and 2?

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

          How would you get him in for GW3 though? Seems too difficult at that price point

  23. NUFCAndrew
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 7 months ago

    Baring in mind I have Wilson locked.

    A: Fraser + 6.5 forward (Wood?)

    B: Martial + King

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

      I'm going with B, but Siggy instead of Martial.

    2. Kemosabe1
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      A fraser and che/jota

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

      A

    4. The Man Pastore
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      A for sure

  24. Piggs Boson
    • 12 Years
    4 years, 7 months ago

    A. Digne & VVD

    B. Coleman & Robertson

    1. Kemosabe1
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      B

      1. Kemosabe1
        • 9 Years
        4 years, 7 months ago

        Now one for you

        Perez and digne

        Or

        Fraser and coleman

        1. Piggs Boson
          • 12 Years
          4 years, 7 months ago

          Perez and Digne 🙂

    2. Jam0sh
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      Probably A but can't see much difference between those

  25. Jam0sh
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    4 years, 7 months ago

    Which one you'd prefer:

    A) Bernardo Silva
    B) Siggy
    C) Fraser

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

      B

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

      B

  26. FPL_WILDCARD
    • 6 Years
    4 years, 7 months ago

    Pope
    Robertson, VVD, KWP, Montoya
    Salah(c), Sterling, Perez, Zaha
    Kane, King

    Bench: Dendoncker, Greenwood, Lundstram

    I’m a bit worried about Zaha not playing with all this transfer business, but other than that how does this side look?

    1. Adambailey7
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      Looking good. Maybe don’t swap zaha until you know his head is in the game. His price won’t increase if not playing well

  27. Adambailey7
    • 8 Years
    4 years, 7 months ago

    Morning hopefully my final draft:

    Pope
    TAA, VVD, KWP, Digne
    Salah, Sterling, Robinson, Trossard
    Kane, King

    I’ve still got 0.5m could upgrade KWP to Zinchenko or Trossard to Perez.

    1. Murder On Zidanesfloor
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      Surely Zouma is a better pick now than KWP

  28. Orion
    • 13 Years
    4 years, 7 months ago

    How is this looking lads...
    Alisson
    VVD, Laporte, Coleman, Shaw
    Sterling, Salah, Tielemans, Siggy
    Benteke Wilson
    Button, Lundstram, Hayden, Wickham
    Cheers

  29. Christina.
    • 14 Years
    4 years, 7 months ago

    Heaton
    Robbo Digne Zinch
    Salah Sterling Perez
    Kane Wilson

    Rest doesn't matter.

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

      Only Zinch bothers

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

        I will take my chances.

    2. Jam0sh
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      Looks decent

    3. Evil Genius
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      Yeah, Zinch is 50/50 for me. Rest is OK.
      I guess the crowd will say start with Auba and switch to Kane later.

    4. The Man Pastore
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      rest does matter actually, your 2 other players must be terrible

  30. FPL Brains
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • Has Moderation Rights
    • 12 Years
    4 years, 7 months ago

    RMT please.

    Pope - Heaton
    TAA - Digne - Montoya
    Sterling - Salah - Robinson - Hojberg
    Kane - Wilson - Murray