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Why Fantasy managers should wait and see on West Ham this season

Fantasy Premier League managers might want to exercise caution over West Ham assets at the start of 2019/20.

The Hammer start with a tough opening weekend fixture against Manchester City, but it is hard to guarantee Fantasy potential even in the more appealing matches that follow.

Looking at last season’s data, there is a possibility that their new-look attack could take some time to gel.

Meanwhile, the Hammers defence was questionable in 2018/19.

We’ve taken a look at all areas of Manuel Pellegrini’s team last season to see where Fantasy manager can find value in 2019/20.

As this article uses data from the Fantasy Football Scout Members Area, only those signed up for the new season can access it in full.

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  1. No Totti No Party
    • 12 Years
    4 years, 7 months ago

    You think Siggy Digne Kean is too much ?

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

      Not if Kean starts

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

    Ceballos too risky from the start?

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

      Yes for me any new foreign player is a wait and see. Especially a young one

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

      Yes

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

      Yes - think he has had to train on his own this week.

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

    Which combo do you prefer?

    A) Zinchenko - VVD
    B) Digne - KWP

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

      A

    2. The Albatross
      • 14 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      A

    3. Andy Mac
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      A but 1m more!

  4. Tronity
    • 10 Years
    4 years, 7 months ago

    Feel like I’ve landed on my team on my first draft

    Ryan, Pope
    VVD, Digne, Zinchenko, Cahill, Lindstram
    Salad, Sterling, Barkley, Perez, Dendo
    Kane, Wilson, Greenwood

    Anything major jumping out that needs fixing (other than relying on Cahill to play in a 442)?

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

      Feels like a stretch

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

        To rely on Cahill? Any other 4.5 DEF that are better?

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

    A) Zouma + 4.0
    B) 4.5 rotation

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

      B

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

    Pick 2 players to change out of this lot and who for?

    Pope (Heaton)
    TAA Roberston Digne (Fredericks Lundstram)
    Salah Sterling Perez McGinn (Dendoncker)
    Wilson Haller Adams

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

      Mc Ginn, Haller

    2. Coys96
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      McGinn Adams > King Zinchenko

  7. Jeremy Corbyn
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 7 months ago

    Sorry bottomed!!

    My final draft. x/10?

    Pope (Button)
    VVD, Robertson, Digne, (Rico, Lund)
    KDB, Sterling, (S)alah, Perez, (Dendo)
    Wood, King, Murray

    0itb

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

      8

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

        Tell me more. I want 10.

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

          Two 4.0m defenders is the risk you are taking

    2. MosF94
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      I really really don't like any of your strikers, but if you do, go for it!

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

        all on penos babe

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

          Barnes is btw, unless you know something I don't

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

            Barnes on the bench. Rodriguez plays. Everyone is saying that, unless you know something I don't.

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

              whattttt

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

                you are not a member clearly 😉

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

                  sorry what? I like Wood and Barnes - how does being a member mean you know whether JRod or Barnes is going to start?

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

                    secret

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

      GO ON JAZZA!!

    4. jia you
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      Very good apart from Murray, don't like that punt at all.

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

        why? and who would you rather go for?

        1. Belalugozi78
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 9 Years
          4 years, 7 months ago

          Ings... he's also on pens

        2. jia you
          • 7 Years
          4 years, 7 months ago

          The mans semi-retired! I'll be punting on one of the new boys at 6.0, Joelinton or Wesley (on Joelinton atm but I am bench boosting).

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

            he's still scoring goals

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

    Do we know anything about Lacazette fitness yet? I really like my Laca team.

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

      Show us

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

        Pope (4.0)
        TAA - VVD - 4.5/4.5/Rico
        Salah - Sterling - Barkley/Trossard - Perez (4.5)
        Laca - King - Haller

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

          Or something like that, 2x 4.5's could become a 5.0 and 4.0, or downfrade King to a 6.0 to get Zinch/Coleman as 3rd defender.

      2. cjk17
        • 7 Years
        4 years, 7 months ago

        I don't think Laca will start. Not worth the risk. Far more likely to see Auba up top, and two wingers from Nelson, Pepe, Miki etc

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

      Exactly same

  9. RAFA THE GAFFA
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 7 months ago

    Best 5m defender and why?

    A. Boly
    B. Zouma
    C. KWP
    D. Schar
    E. Other

    1. Feed tha Sheep
      • 11 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      B or C prob as playing for better teams but both prob short term picks (if your happy with that)

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

      C - Attacking potential

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

      E. Holebas or Duffy

  10. 1912 F.A Cup Winners
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 6 Years
    4 years, 7 months ago

    Which one to start lads??
    A- Wilson and Digne
    Or
    B- Vardy and two rotating 4.5s

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

      A

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

      A without a shadow of a doubt.

      1. 1912 F.A Cup Winners
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 6 Years
        4 years, 7 months ago

        Thankyou gentlemen that’s what I’m currently on, nice to hear others opinions too!!

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

    RMT

    Pope - Ryan
    Robertson - VVD - Digne - KWP - Lundstram
    Salah - Sterling - Perez - Trossard - Dendoncker
    Rashford - Wilson - Greenwood

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

      Rashford hasn’t been in many teams, so an interesting choice.

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

    For C.Taylor owners:

    Charlie Taylor played 90 minutes in a behind-closed-doors vs Blackburn Rovers on Tuesday. Suggests Sean Dyche doesn't feel the full-back is 100 per cent yet after his groin issue. Erik Pieters might get the nod on Saturday.

    Ben Dinnery

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

      Thanks for this

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

      Thank you for that.

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

      Lowton it is then.. Cheers

  13. Goldtop73
    • 14 Years
    4 years, 7 months ago

    Anyone thinking of triple captaining Salah tomorrow night?

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

      No. Too early on for the TC.

    2. Drop Dead Tsimikas
      • 12 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      No.

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

      Nsh to early for me

    4. Goldtop73
      • 14 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      He could easily get a hat trick don't you think?

      1. Maddi Son
        • 6 Years
        4 years, 7 months ago

        The thing is, we don't really know how bad Norwich will be. Wouldn't you rather wait and see who the worst team in the league is?

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

        Certainly. But if he doesn’t score well, you’re at an instant disadvantage after 1 game. It’s a long season and i’d be frustrated playing the game knowing i’ve blown the chip.

        1. Maddi Son
          • 6 Years
          4 years, 7 months ago

          It defo adds some enjoyment to the game when you know you have these chips in your back pocket.

  14. Feed tha Sheep
    • 11 Years
    4 years, 7 months ago

    Best two def up to 5.5? Thanks

    A. Coleman
    B. Zinc
    C. WB/Maguire
    D. Zouma
    E. Other

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

      BC but I like D with 0.5 itb

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

      D or slabhead

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

      It’s difficult, i think KWP is a good option

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

        He is, but for how many games?

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

      Bc

  15. The Overthinker
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 7 months ago

    Auba?
    Kane?
    Auba?
    Kane?

    Back to tinkering

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

      Auba

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

      How's neither

    3. The Albatross
      • 14 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      Auba for first 2, then Kane

      1. The Overthinker
        • 7 Years
        4 years, 7 months ago

        That's the plan. But planned transfers have seldom worked for me

    4. Baps hunter
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      Both?

      1. The Overthinker
        • 7 Years
        4 years, 7 months ago

        Can't

  16. muhlerot
    • 8 Years
    4 years, 7 months ago

    What it means when you say that a player is nailed? Thanks.

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

      Likely to play most of the time

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

      It means they are almost certainly going to start most games, unless injured.

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

        Thank you guys!

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

      It means they are fastened or constructed with nails.

    4. tikka mo'salah
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      He has been subjected to pleasantries by a male second party.

  17. Dain Bramage
    • 13 Years
    4 years, 7 months ago

    Afternoon all
    I can tell you one thing I’ll be glad when the deadline is up!! I must of changed my team that many times definitely more than previous!
    Quick question
    I’ve 19m for 3 forwards who would you go with? Already have 3 players from Man City and Liverpool
    Cheers

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

      ok

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

    Will Ajeti impact Haller's minutes?

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

      No chance

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

      LoL

  19. TAT
    • 6 Years
    4 years, 7 months ago

    Thoughts on Vertonghen as an option? Getting cold feet re. City defs…

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

      I’ve shifted from City to the idea of Spurs defenders, Vertonghen is the most nailed along with Lloris, and KWP is a great little punt that i fancy, although i’m not sure how many games he’ll play.

      1. Dr Van Nostrand
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        4 years, 7 months ago

        Ya Spurs D is priced nicely this year

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

          Indeed.

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

        KWP is also an option. As you mention though, there's the question how many games he'll play.

        I'm stuck between going with Walker/Zinchenko, Laporte (bench if not fit), or any 4.5–5.5 option. Kiko is one I'm considering.

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

      I think it's a good price

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

        Nothing wrong with the price, that's for sure. There's GW 2 that's a bit tricky, of course.

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

          you made me change digne to vertonghen, that bad

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

            Digne to Vert? That's brave given Digne's attacking potential.

  20. Robson-Canoe
    • 8 Years
    4 years, 7 months ago

    Manchester United will not be signing Mario Mandzukic from Juventus in this transfer window, Sky Sports News understands.
    United held tentative discussions over the transfer of the 33-year-old Croatian forward but have decided not to pursue the deal any further.

    Damn United pulled out more often in the last few days than I did my entire life.

    1. The Overthinker
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      😀

  21. @FPL_Chess
      4 years, 7 months ago

      Is Luiz going to drag Arsenal defenders up to his last season figure of 164 points, or are Arsenal going to drag Luiz down to Arsenal's top defender score of 81 points?

      1. Dr Van Nostrand
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        4 years, 7 months ago

        Go for the mean

    • PrestigeWorldwidewidewide..…
      • 4 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      $0.5 ITB. Do I save it or spend it?
      Any other thoughts?

      Kepa / (Button)

      VVD / Zinch / Coleman / KWP / (Diop)

      Salah / KDB / Siggy / Perez / (Dendoncker)

      Auba / King / (Greenwood)

      1. The Albatross
        • 14 Years
        4 years, 7 months ago

        Except for the lack of a Liverpool full back, I like it

        1. PrestigeWorldwidewidewide..…
          • 4 Years
          4 years, 7 months ago

          So use the $0.5 for VVD > TAA?

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

        If you do want to spend it the best use of the 0.5M would be Coleman > Digne, in my opinion. and VVD > Robertson next best.

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

        Good team

    • MafioSol
      • 10 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      Hi Guys,
      Do you know of any cash leagues I can join?
      Thanks.

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

        no

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

          @Jeremy Corbyn
          You monosyllabic grunt wasn't very helpful. Prat.
          Luckily I found the following link that others could use too.:
          https://fantasyfootballcommunity.com/community-leagues/

    • The Albatross
      • 14 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      A) Sterling & Trossard
      B) KDB & Siggy
      Thoughts appreciated

      1. Robson-Canoe
        • 8 Years
        4 years, 7 months ago

        A

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

        A by the thinnest of margins

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

        B

    • Squib
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      What do you reckon?
      1. Zinchenko and a 5mil playing 4th mid (who is best out there?)
      Or
      2. Downgrade Zinchenko and get 5.5 or 6mil 4th playing mid?

    • cjk17
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      Any thoughts on Barkley please? Can't decide if he's a good pick or not!

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

        Think he will become a good option, but Man Utd away is a tough start. I’d wait and see the lineups before considering Chelsea attackers personally.

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

        I would wait and see especially if you have any other punts in your team.

    • Garlicbread
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      A) Digne & Moura
      Or
      B) Zouma & Siggy

    • Salah_Fingers
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      A - KWP and Robinson
      B - Montoya and Trossard

      I'm open to any other pairing suggestions. I already have a 4.0 defender (Rico).

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

        B

      2. Coys96
        • 6 Years
        4 years, 7 months ago

        B but have Söyüncü/CTaylor

      3. Salah_Fingers
        • 9 Years
        4 years, 7 months ago

        Thank you

    • Coys96
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      1. Montoya & King
      or
      2. Lundstram & Kean

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

        A

    • FPL FREAK
      • 10 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      Hello gentlemen:

      1:
      Lloris. Button.
      TAA. VVD. Rico. Lundstorm. Kelly.
      Salah. Sterling. Fraser. Ayoze perez. Dendocker.
      Kane. King. Wickham.

      Or

      2.

      Pope. Button.
      TAA. Stones. Digne. Rico. Lundstorm.
      Salah. Sterling. Fraser. Ayoze perez. Dendocker.
      Kane. King. Wickham.

      Or

      3

      Pope. Button.
      TAA. VVD. (5.0 walker peters maybe). Rico. Lundstorm.
      Salah. Sterling. Fraser. Ayoze perez. Dendocker.
      Kane. King. Wickham.

      PLEASE HELP

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

        I’m a lady. Shame as I wanted to give you some advice...

        1. jia you
          • 7 Years
          4 years, 7 months ago

          I know you're busy washing clothes but go and check on that garlic bread before its toast, the Lasagne was a bit dry but it was edible tbf. 😉

      2. MosF94
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 5 Years
        4 years, 7 months ago

        Definitely not A. But even with the others, you're placing a lot of faith in some very cheap players...