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Who made our 2019/20 FPL Team of the Season?

Over the last week, Fantasy Football Scout site users have been voting on their favourite Fantasy Premier League goalkeeper, defenders, midfielders and forwards of 2019/20.

Our polls have now closed and we can reveal which players have made our end-of-season XI.

Goalkeeper

There were no surprises between the posts, with Nick Pope polling over three-quarters of the goalkeeper vote.

Starting the season out at a bargain £4.5m, Pope registered 15 clean sheets for Burnley and finished as the highest-scoring goalkeeper in FPL.

His total of 120 saves was the fourth-highest in the division while nobody in the same Fantasy position came close to matching his 23 bonus points.

More than one in five of you backed Dean Henderson in our poll but the other four candidates were a long way adrift.

Defenders

Trent Alexander-Arnold ended 2019/20 as the highest-scoring FPL defender, finishing just three points short of the record that Andrew Robertson set in that Fantasy position a year earlier.

The Liverpool right-back got close to his teammate’s 2018/19 total despite registering seven fewer shut-outs.

Four goals and an astonishing 15 assists saw him finish joint-fourth in the overall standings, with no other defender, goalkeeper or forward surpassing his 210 points.

Alexander-Arnold finished top of our poll with 31.6% of the vote, one position above John Lundstram.

A £4.0m FPL defender who operated as a box-to-box midfielder, Lundstram provided better value than any other outfielder based on the points-per-million metric.

Five goals, four assists, 10 clean sheets, 15 bonus and 144 points was a superb haul for someone so cheap, with five of his appearances resulting in double-digit hauls.

Although he lost his place and became less of a regular in the second half of the campaign, Lundstram finished the season in fitting fashion with a goal on the final day.

Matt Doherty was himself a bargain buy in 2018/19 and, despite the inevitable price rise, he made our Team of the Season for the second year running.

With four goals, eight assists, 12 clean sheets and 167 points overall, the Irishman was the only non-Liverpool player amongst the top four highest-scoring defenders.

Robertson and Virgil van Dijk trailed behind Doherty in our poll, with Leicester pairing Caglar Soyuncu and Ricardo Pereira further back.

MIDFIELDERS

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Kevin De Bruyne always looked to be a shoo-in to make our end-of-season XI, having finished as the highest-scoring FPL asset in any position in 2019/20.

The Belgian, who started the season off at a now-unthinkable £9.5m, racked up 251 points and finished some distance ahead of the chasing pack thanks to his final-day haul.

The City midfielder started 32 of the 36 fixtures he was available for and there were 10 double-digit hauls over the course of the campaign, with his returns in Gameweeks 17 and 38+ representing high points.

Only two midfielders – both of whom were at the budget end of the scale – represented better value for money than De Bruyne (23.7) based on points per million, despite his end price of £10.6m.

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Only Bruno Fernandes (8.4) averaged more points per match than De Bruyne (7.2) in 2019/20.

The inclusion of any January transfer window signing in an end-of-year XI is a contentious one but few mid-season captures have quite made the impact that the Portugal international has and he finished second in our midfielder poll.

Fernandes scored more points (117) from his Gameweek 25 debut onwards than the likes of Diogo Jota, Ismaila Sarr and Nicolas Pepe did all season, with only three blanks arriving in his 14 starts.

Six double-digit hauls were registered in that time, too, a total that no other Manchester United asset could beat across the whole of 2019/20.

Making our Team of the Season for the third straight year, Mohamed Salah‘s total of 233 points was the second-highest in FPL, despite it being his lowest since moving to Merseyside in 2017.

Nine double-digit hauls arrived in 2019/20, with one of them coming in Double Gameweek 24.

Salah enjoyed home comforts more than most and he was a reliable pick for the captaincy when at Anfield, with 15 of his 19 goals arriving on Merseyside. In only four of his 18 home appearances did he blank.

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Our second Manchester United ‘midfielder’ to make our Team of the Season will likely be a forward next season.

This was by some distance Anthony Martial’s best-ever FPL season, with the 24-year-old striker racking up 17 goals, nine assists and 200 points and finishing a clear fifth among FPL midfielders in the overall points table.

Martial’s average of 6.2 points per match was also the joint-fifth-best in the division.

Having previously had something of a reputation as being injury-prone, he also became a reliable starter after an early-season spell on the sidelines, missing only one of United’s final 29 league matches.

FORWARDS

Danny Ings more than doubled his Premier League goals tally in one fell swoop in 2019/20, finding the back of the net on 22 occasions in a superb campaign for the Southampton striker.

Ings, who finished top of our forward poll, finished the season in around 2.4 million squads and had risen in price by £1.6m – by some distance the biggest beginning-to-end price change in the game.

No other forward or indeed midfielder provided better value based on FPL’s points-per-million metric (26.7).

There were only three double-digit hauls over the course of the season but his consistency of returns more than made up for it, along with his league-best bonus points tally of 40.

The Golden Boot winner and the highest-scoring Fantasy forward of 2019/20, Jamie Vardy plundered 30 attacking returns and 34 bonus points in the season just gone.

The Leicester City forward – whose starting price was a relative bargain £9.0m – was within one point of matching his highest-ever FPL score, too, which was set in the Foxes’ title-winning year of 2015/16.

Most of the damage was done in the first half of the season: from Gameweeks 3 to 18, Vardy found the back of the net on 17 occasions and set up a further five goals.

The long-serving striker averaged 8.6 points per match over this run of games, delivering six double-digit hauls and blanking on just three occasions.

A whopping 23 of his 30 attacking returns came against bottom-half clubs, which made him a relatively safe bet for the captaincy in plum fixtures.

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While he was never going to offer the same value he provided in his debut Premier League campaign, Raul Jimenez did score four more goals and 13 more FPL points this time around.

The Mexican, a bit like Ings, wasn’t too explosive, registering just three double-digit hauls – two of them against Manchester City – over the entirety of 2019/20.

But the points arrived on a regular basis, with his 24 attacking returns coming in 21 different games.

The Mexican started 37 of Wolves’ 38 Premier League fixtures, only being benched in Gameweek 20 when Nuno Espirito Santo’s side faced two matches in the space of 48 hours.

Jimenez made our Team of the Season for the second year running, edging out Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang to take the third forward spot.


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

    Foden price, guesses? For me this is a tough one.

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

      I expext him to be the cheapest route to MCI attack, 7.5?

    2. Greek Freak
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      7 was my first thought.

    3. Camzy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      7.5m

    4. Bielsa's Blue Bucket
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      Still prefer Dendonker types as 1st sub

    5. FPL Theorist
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      I think he should be more like 8.5. He had 69 points in 888 minutes, so about 7 points per 90. This is not too far off of Mahrez (175 points in 1934 minutes is about 8 points per 90), who will probably go up to 9.5. It's even comparable to KDB between 2015-2018.

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

        David Silva was 7.5 but cannot check his stats to compare. At least Pep roulette was predictable with Foden after restart.

      2. Zilla
        • 6 Years
        3 years, 7 months ago

        Time played is massive factor and shouldn't be neglected like that though.

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

        With the minutes he had, I cannot see 8.5 happening.

        1. FPL Theorist
          • 4 Years
          3 years, 7 months ago

          You may be right, FPL does sometimes underprice players. I just think if he does come in at 7.5 or below, he's underpriced.

          Jesus, for one, has always come in rather expensive despite being second choice to Aguero. I'm thinking when it comes to Man City players, FPL would prefer to err on the high side with prices, lest someone get injured and the replacement suddenly be very underpriced.

        2. FPL Theorist
          • 4 Years
          3 years, 7 months ago

          Also worth noting: After the restart, Man City played 10 league matches and Foden played 535 minutes (53.5 per match that the team played). Extrapolated over a whole season, that would be 2033 minutes. And that was with Dilva present and no CMs or wingers injured.

          1. Maximus Bonimus Pointimus
            • 14 Years
            3 years, 7 months ago

            He’s in the 3.0 - 4.0 points per appearance region (69 points/23 appearances = 3.0 PPA)

            If he got 30 appearances next year, and improved his points per appearance from 3.0 up to 4.0 he’d probably get around the 120 points mark plus or minus

            6.5 might be encourage people to take a chance on him, but owners will need to be prepared for runs like 1 attacking return from 6 consecutive appearances & 21 goals scored vs
            (sou, NEW, bri, BOU, wat, NOR)

            You never know though, he could improve his output & emerge as a bargain at 6.5-7.5 - he’s still very young after all

            But when you think you could get Laporte for example for that 6.5 or maybe even 6.0 - it makes it harder to fit Foden in with a City slot, at least early doors...

            1. FPL Theorist
              • 4 Years
              3 years, 7 months ago

              He only started 9 matches though. With Dilva gone, he should start significantly more often, which should raise his PPA even without an improvement in performance.

              1. Maximus Bonimus Pointimus
                • 14 Years
                3 years, 7 months ago

                Yeah that’s why I was increasing both his PPA from its current 3.0 up to 4.0 & bumping his appearances up from 23 to 30 - that would get his points up from current 69 to around 120-ish (always plus or minus though)

                6.5 seems fair enough given 18 blanks in 23 appearances but Dilva’s departure might drive it a small bit higher...

                Those last 6 games showed what he’s capable of though (in a bad way) and probably tempered any high hopes after the Burnley/Liverpool games

      4. Greek Freak
        • 8 Years
        3 years, 7 months ago

        On the flip side though, 888 minutes shows he didn't play very much, so I really can't see 8.5 with this uncertainty over playing time.

      5. Maximus Bonimus Pointimus
        • 14 Years
        3 years, 7 months ago

        Sub appearances can really skew PP90 though

        A player who comes on in the last 10 minutes of a game is getting over 9 PP90 for example (18 PP90 for last 5 mins appearance, 90 PP90 for last minute etc) & Foden probably gathered up a good few of those, particularly early on

        I was thinking around 7.0,maybe 7.5

        6.5 probably too cheap, but then again he may only get 125-ish next season which would still be a big improvement to 88 this year - one to watch for sure

        1. Maximus Bonimus Pointimus
          • 14 Years
          3 years, 7 months ago

          *69 not 88

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

          Now might actually be good time to start creating watchlist. When we have fixtures we will be looking at them and tinkering our starting squads. (cannot fall asleep atm, so I need something to do for a moment)

        3. FPL Theorist
          • 4 Years
          3 years, 7 months ago

          It could make a difference, but I also looked at just the games where he played at least 60 minutes. In those 7 games he scored 45 points in 580 minutes. That's 6.98 points per 90.

          For the record, Dilva had 139 points in 1821 minutes. So about twice the points in twice the minutes.

          My guess is 1821 minutes this season, with Dilva gone, would be a reasonable bet for Foden. Foden also sometimes plays on the wing, giving him more goal threat than Dilva, so I think he can beat Dilva's point total in the same amount of minutes, and deserves a higher price.

          1. Maximus Bonimus Pointimus
            • 14 Years
            3 years, 7 months ago

            I’d say his PP90 is still getting skewed by truncated minutes though - he’s came off the bench for 15 or less minutes on 8 occasions this season (8 points in those 45 minutes = 16.0 PP90)

            In his other 15 appearances (9 starts/6 subs) he got 59 points (3.9 points per appearance) returning in 5 appearances (5G 2A) & blanking in the other 10 appearances

            With 18 blanks in his 23 appearances he could even com win around 6.5, but the city factor and Dilva leaving might have them give him an extra 0.5 or 1.0 up to 7.0+

            His season really consisted of 2 games - Burnley & Liverpool - and he was actually very disappointing from an FPL perspective either side of those two games

            Especially getting one attacking return from City’s 21 goals during the closing run of blue fixtures below (he appeared in them all):

            sou, NEW, bri, BOU, wat, NOR

    6. noquarternt
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      7/7.5 along with the other pep roulette options ala Bernardo and Dilva.

    7. Botman and Robben
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      Se7en

    8. Drexl Spivey
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      At any rate, could you be @rsed with a rotating mid-priced mid?

  2. Ógie
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    3 years, 7 months ago

    Why does fpl stick to this rigid +£0.5/-£0.5m price structure anyway?

    Why not value a player like lets say Foden at £7.2/3m to start with if need be?

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

      Because they want casuals to play every penny without having to worry to get it even. I also think it's stupid. Giving fair prices for TAA, VvD and Robbo would be easier if the price difference could between .5 and 1.0 million.

      1. Ógie
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        3 years, 7 months ago

        Sure after a gw or two you will be probably offloading a player that you lost value on or cashing in on a player that increased in value anyways which will leave your team with an uneven tv and maybe some money itb regardless.

        I reckon if fpl started pricing between the lines that it would make a bit more interesting and involve a bit more head scratching when drafting your gw1 team.

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

          I do agree, but fear that they won't.

    2. aapoman
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      So how do you decide if someone is, lets say, 8.6 or 8.7. Too small margins. 0.5 differences between prices is perfect imo

      1. el polako
        • 6 Years
        3 years, 7 months ago

        Same way as they decide now, they dont explain thought process behind just give is prices and then we argue if they right or not.

        Having initial prices fine tuned to 0.1m would in my opinion gave us more variance between GW1 teams across the board.

  3. Cak Juris
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    3 years, 7 months ago

    Dallas (1.7 Shots/game - 1.0 Key Pass/game) & Bryan (0.9 Shots/game - 1.2 Key Pass/game) stats are so tempting

    TAA - Doherty/Pereira/Digne/Aurier - Dallas - Bryan - 4.0 Def

    1. Zilla
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      Problem is they will probably overprice them

    2. Hy liverpool
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      Dallas vs Ayling will be intersting

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

      5.0 and 5.0

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

        Same as Dunk

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

      I wouldn't forget Boly/Saiss and Doherty depending on prices and fixtures.

      1. Young Lingard
        • 4 Years
        3 years, 7 months ago

        If wolves go out of Europe soonish
        Without commitment next year ?
        I think forgiving fixtures I’m getting Jimi
        And maybe patricio depending on their sub keeper maybe a set and forget
        (Thinking same with Leno/ Martinez if cheap)

        1. Lovren an elevator
          • 8 Years
          3 years, 7 months ago

          I like this, good cleansheet potential, and I've noticed Patricio is one of the best performing regarding pens over the last 2 seasons

    5. FPL Theorist
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      I agree that we shouldn't necessarily be writing off Fulham defence already. Their style seems a lot different under Parker.

      I was sort of wondering about Rodak. Like how in 2018-19 Etheridge was a pretty decent cheap option even though Cardiff got relegated. Goalkeepers are a strange beast in FPL, since their FPL points are not as highly correlated with the team's performance as people think they should be.

    6. Lovren an elevator
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      Lots of transfer gossip around fullbacks. I'm assuming Dallas is under more threat than Ayling, as Ayling is vice captain I believe?
      Need to monitor, Bryan on the other hand could be nice, concerned with his stats and potential, he could be made 5m like Enda was

    7. Lovren an elevator
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      Have you looked at Semi Ajayi aswell? Not sure what Brom will be like defensively, but Semi is a sure starter and 5 goals, also being 6'5 he's a beast

  4. Young Lingard
    • 4 Years
    3 years, 7 months ago

    So I started last season with Bournemouth assets their favourable fixtures and known prior attacking capabilities of previous seasons I had Callum Wilson and one other. This year I plan to avoid this completely one such example after watching the restart and the prompted teams would be if Sheffield United opening four fixtures featured say featured Fulham , palace , Newcastle and Leeds to go big on their defence asset(s) yes some will want a double up even with the price hikes of each player
    But it’s fixture traps like this that caught me cold last year to begin with (double Liverpool defence also). So I’m hoping I don’t have to WC early and my team from the get go is more manageable and better balanced not catering to fixtures (double ups etc)
    Is there any team that you think early fixtures could be a trap for ? Revitalised arsenal , Leicester city attackers if easy fixtures ?

    1. FPL Theorist
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      Arsenal could be tricky even if they do score quite a few goals. Their squad is fairly large, so unless Arteta settles on a more stable XI, you could be facing unexpected benchings.

      1. noquarternt
        • 8 Years
        3 years, 7 months ago

        Yeah this. Lacazette and Pepe could be in at ~8 Mark I think which could be tempting with the right fixtures.

      2. Lovren an elevator
        • 8 Years
        3 years, 7 months ago

        This.
        I like the look of Tierney but not sure if he's even nailed. And when Arteta plays a back 3, he seems to put Tierney in the 3, rather than the lucrative LWB position

    2. noquarternt
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      Think it’s tough. No one saw Bournemouth’s incredible fall.

      Fraser and Wilson were nearly indispensable the season before.

      Proven quality over seasons is all we can do I guess...and hope!

    3. Maximus Bonimus Pointimus
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      Wilson actually started like a house on fire last season from memory? I think he returned in all of his first 7 games or something ridiculous... and also fell 0.2 in price during that run

      1. RedLightning
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 13 Years
        3 years, 7 months ago

        He did indeed.
        5-5-5-5-13-6-7 (3 assists, one of them against Man City, followed by 5 goals).
        Then he blanked the next 15.

  5. Cak Juris
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    3 years, 7 months ago

    Pablo Hernandez, from Swansea FPL legend to be Leeds FPL legend ??

    1. Another Hoops
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      Perhaps but depending on structure I might be more inclined to pick someone like Harrison ahead of him just because of the potential price difference.

      1. Cak Juris
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        3 years, 7 months ago

        More worry about his age (35)

      2. Lovren an elevator
        • 8 Years
        3 years, 7 months ago

        Harrison doesn't look likely to be nailed. Leeds seem very intent on signing a wide player, possibly Buendia. I guess I'm assuming Costa will be nailed cos he's only recently been signed, but i appreciate that might not be the case. Harrison could fit in aswell, but I'd monitor closely

        1. MosF94
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 5 Years
          3 years, 7 months ago

          Harrison had a better season that Costa last year - I think Harrison might be the more nailed of the two? Worth checking with Leeds fans

          1. Lovren an elevator
            • 8 Years
            3 years, 7 months ago

            Fair one, I do actually prefer Harrison, not actually sure why he signed Costa, maybe it was incase they didn't promote, I think now they should be aiming higher. Anyway, I'll be keeping an eye on any attacking signings they make

    2. Lovren an elevator
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      I think unless Bielsa signs a high quality playmaker, Hernandez will have to play a large part next season. Bielsa's formation and tactics are highly dependent on a playmaker like Hernandez. I agree though at 35, surely he needs to be replaced. If not, he will play alot but his minutes will be managed i.e. 60 mins per game.
      If there's no signing though, Hernandez is on my watchlist

  6. Another Hoops
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 7 months ago

    Morning. In your opinion which combo scores most over the 20/21 campaign?

    A) Salah & Tierney
    B) Mane & Maguire

    1. Ragabolly
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      A

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

      A

  7. Siva Mohan
    • 11 Years
    3 years, 7 months ago

    Manchester City have agreed a deal to sign Nathan Aké from Bournemouth for £43m. Personal terms are agreed too. He will undergo a medical in the next few days. (Source: @FabrizioRomano)

    1. Andy_Social
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      Good good. So, 5.5 or 6.0?

      1. Eze Really?
        • 9 Years
        3 years, 7 months ago

        5.5. Left footed centre back. Laporte also. Not so easy to play right side as vey few left footers do.

        1. No Professionals
          • 6 Years
          3 years, 7 months ago

          seen someone make this point on twitter, doesn't make any sense to me.

          right footers play left side all the time. The reason it is less common for left footers to play right side is there are far less left footed centre backs, so it is rare there are two in the same team.

          people just looking for problems that aren't real.

          1. Eze Really?
            • 9 Years
            3 years, 7 months ago

            I think you miss the point. If not for the last sentence I would ignore it. There are 90% right sided people who learn to play the left side (a 10 times larger pool) Left sided players are rarer and tend to play allotted positions and a rarely needed to play the other side. Do you get that?
            It is rare they play in the same team because it is rare both left sided players. If you want to investigate, check on Laporte and Ake careers.

          2. jomikijiq
            • 8 Years
            3 years, 7 months ago

            Of course they are real. The passing and ball-carrying angles are very limited if you don't play at your natural side as a CB.

            Just compare the variety of passes someone like Laporte can play from LCB with any right-footed player there, even someone like VVD. Virgil, even though he is really good with the ball, will always have a tendency to go inside, meanwhile Laporte is much more comfortable with going outside to the touchline. It makes the build-up much faster and unpredictable, and Laporte was the only left footed CB, which is why City suffered so much in possession when he was injured.

            Ake comes as his cover (also possibly LB), but will still play a lot due to rotations. First choice RCB will be another transfer - Koulibaly / Diego Carlos / whoever.

            1. goriuanx
              • 13 Years
              3 years, 7 months ago

              Koulibaly is a LCB. Being right footed doesn't mean you can play RCB.

              Some right footed LCBs who played there and never RCB: VVD, Terry, Vidic, Ramos.

              1. jomikijiq
                • 8 Years
                3 years, 7 months ago

                I know Koulibaly plays as LCB at Napoli, but there are no indications he can't be RCB.

                He played a few games there in 2018/2019 when he was partnered with Luperto (left-footed). All of his other partners over the years were right-footed: Albiol, Maksimovic, Chiriches, Manolas.

                Of course it happens when there are only about 23% left-footed players in general. But they will never have the passing options of a left footed player as LCB. The only one who comes close is probably Hummels, because he is absolutely elite using outside of his foot.

                Pep will 100% be asked about playing Laporte and Ake together btw., wait for his response.

      2. Old Man
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        3 years, 7 months ago

        5.5 is my guess

    2. diesel001
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      Lovely:

      GK: Ederson, Bravo
      LB: Mendy, Zinchenko
      RB: Walker, Cancelo
      CB: Laporte, Ake, Garcia, Otamendi (or Stones)
      DM: Rodri, Gundogan, Fernandinho
      CM: KDB, Bernardo, ?????
      LW: Sterling, Foden
      RW: Mahrez, Torres
      FW: Aguero, Jesus

      1. Eze Really?
        • 9 Years
        3 years, 7 months ago

        Maybe Foden fills the MF gap. And not LW

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

          Aha 🙂 see below

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

        What was the incidence of Foden and Sterling starting together post lockdown? No Kun muddles things of course.

        Squeezing in early Foden is on my mind. He’d need to come in at the bottom of his likely price range

        1. Eze Really?
          • 9 Years
          3 years, 7 months ago

          My thoughts entirely

      3. Andy_Social
        • 11 Years
        3 years, 7 months ago

        That's enough of a squad. You ??? can be covered by Gundogan.

      4. goriuanx
        • 13 Years
        3 years, 7 months ago

        If they don't make any more signings, I'm very confident of retaining the title.

        I do feel like they'll be bringing in a few more players though.

    3. jtreble
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      Ake is going to be a backup imho. I doubt he’s going to play much.

      1. Stimps
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        3 years, 7 months ago

        He can also play left back, he'll get plenty of minutes.

    4. Lovren an elevator
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      squad player

  8. SweepaKeepa
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 7 months ago

    Game’s updating... game’s updating!

    1. diesel001
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      You sure? Can still see my GW38 points if I log in.

        1. Eze Really?
          • 9 Years
          3 years, 7 months ago

          This is not a 10 minute hold up! 10 days?

      1. RedLightning
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 13 Years
        3 years, 7 months ago

        You can still see everything if you were already logged in when it started updating - and if it won't let you sign out!
        But if you weren't logged in at the time then you'll probably get the updating page instead if you attempt to log in later.

  9. Eze Really?
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 7 months ago

    If I wanted to have the same team as the last day of the season; forget about price changes. I would have Pope Ings TAA and Kane. Everyone else will miss the start. Interesting how people set up their first side GW1. WC's a plenty GW3 I think.

    1. Old Man
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      I'm not sure that I could ever contemplate a Mourinho attacker - you just don't know where he's going to make them play. Son and Kane will still get goals, but I doubt whther they'll ever be the same free scoring pair as under Poch. However, if the price is right ......

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

        I know where you’re coming from

        But under Mou Son post lockdown - when he lost striker role - still managed over 5 ppm - pretty much bang on his average and Kane reverted your something much closer to a cf role.

        My preconception about Mou sides is that cf is a solid pick - but as you say the price needs to be right

        1. Old Man
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 12 Years
          3 years, 7 months ago

          If I could be sure that Kane would play a normal cf role then I'd be all over him, assuming that his price was sensible. It's too easy to forget that he's probably one of the three best finishers in the world. I'm just not convinced that the Spurs set up is ideal for his supply line.

      2. Eze Really?
        • 9 Years
        3 years, 7 months ago

        They were the players in my last GW who will play GW1 for sure.

    2. Andy_Social
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      We'll have to see how the delayed starts pan out, but I'm hoping to set up with United/City/Wolves assets on the bench, 11 starters, and judicious use of 1FTs to manage the first 2-3 GWs without needing to WC.

      1. gunthourinho
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 7 months ago

        Awful strategy. 3 GWs without a sub and lack of opportunity to rotate as needed? Nah.

        1. Andy_Social
          • 11 Years
          3 years, 7 months ago

          KDB and Bruno on the bench. First sub ready to step up. Rarely is your 2nd and 3rd sub called on. Don't see it as especially problematic. Might all change when price and fixture list is out of course.

        2. Old Man
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 12 Years
          3 years, 7 months ago

          Not necessarily. A wild card available after the transfer deadline could be very useful indeed.

      2. Old Man
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        3 years, 7 months ago

        If you can post a competitive score after game week three without using your wild card then you'll potentially be in a strong position for the first half of the season. If there are several blank game weeks for the big clubs at the beginning though I suspect that it will very tough to resist the lure of the "Play Wild Card" button.

        1. Andy_Social
          • 11 Years
          3 years, 7 months ago

          Yeh, averagee scores first 2-3 GWs. Bear in mind BGWs mean DGWs further down the line. Setting up a WC squad to catch a stretch of DGWs, poss after the International Break after GW4 could potentially leave early wildcarders in my wake.

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

        Thinking much the same - bb when everyone else goes WC. The unknowable part - and the bit that probably sinks the strategy - is more teams will blank unless they fix fixtures so that the Euro teams blank against each other

        1. Andy_Social
          • 11 Years
          3 years, 7 months ago

          Definitely. I'm imagining place fillers for my City/United assets from the likes of Spurs, such as Son before KDB is available. But if Spurs' fixture is postponed I might have to think again.

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

            A side thought here is to what extent you want to prioritise players from City United Wolves early

            They will be operating on less rest and training than others. They could be coming off 3 weeks hols and 1 week of training. Lampard has been pushing for Chelsea to get a break even if they go out this week.

            1. Andy_Social
              • 11 Years
              3 years, 7 months ago

              Yeh, I'll be monitoring the degree of fatigue in their final matches and media noise prior to their first PL game. Nothing's set in stone but I have an underlying strategy as a foundation.

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

                One way to look at it is this:

                OGS doesn’t - as at now - have many options and despite late season form fatigue was clearly biting towards the end. One attacking United asset could be enough early

                Pep is Pep. Pep coming off minimal training and rest is likely doubly Pep. KdB may well become rotation prone - that only really happened late season post lockdown

                Wolves have a thin squad. The assets to have are Jim and defence. Jim may be priced out of it anyway and it’s not hard to put together a Wolves free defence really

                1. Andy_Social
                  • 11 Years
                  3 years, 7 months ago

                  I'm expecting Wolves players to get justified price boosts, but ones that will put them out of my range. With my triple Liverpool defence, there's no room for Doh or Boly. Jimi, as you say, will likely to too expensive for my intended front line.

                  For United, my eyes are on Bruno, and Greenwood as a perma-supersub. Whether they'll be ready for their first PL game or not is what I need to monitor.
                  From City, KDB is the only one I'm contemplating - again, he might need a rest for the first game or two - that will be monitored also. It could be that I wait until the Int Break for all of them, thus starting with them in the same Gw as all the wildcarder - still giving me the edge over them. Let's see!

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

                    Haven’t got as far as pencilling in names but I’ve been eying this strategy for a while - we seem to be on the same page.

                    May diverge from you here - if it falls out this way - Kun over KdB as my premium City asset. Value call and Kane Auba (if of course) seem intriguing potential swaps. Also disinclined to go triple Liverpool at the back from the off

    3. Amey
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      I really hope City go into SF (and lose 😛 ) & United go on to Finals of EL.
      Will be nice to have blanks & dgws at the start of the season. (So that I'd start losing interest from start itself 😀 )

      Not going to overthink if 2 teams have blanks in GW 1 & DGW in 2/3.
      WC it is !!
      I WC early anyways

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

        Isn’t there meant to be another “and lose” in there 🙂

        1. Amey
          • 5 Years
          3 years, 7 months ago

          City won't lose their first game of the season mate !!
          Wolves can though ...
          😉

          1. Andy_Social
            • 11 Years
            3 years, 7 months ago

            I don't doubt City won't lose their first PL match - the issue is who lines up and who gets rested.

            Ping - A premium striker strategy with switching between Kun/Kane/Auba (if striker) is interesting, but it's not for me. Plus I'd go Kev over Kun due to expected minutes.

            But yeh, our overall grand strategies are not far apart.

  10. Botman and Robben
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 7 months ago

    Not sure if this has been answered on here before. When will the Premier League reveal the 2020/21 season fixtures?

    1. Karan14
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      Around 21st August is what I've read.

      1. Botman and Robben
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 7 months ago

        Thanks.

  11. Ron_Swanson
    • 13 Years
    3 years, 7 months ago

    Ivanovic back in the Prem would be nice! I’d have to sign him for prosperity sake

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

      Where is he supposed to be going?

      1. Old Man
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        3 years, 7 months ago

        Was it Everton??

        1. Ron_Swanson
          • 13 Years
          3 years, 7 months ago

          Yep Everton

    2. Andy_Social
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      "prosperity" 😉

      1. Hotdogs for Tea
        • 8 Years
        3 years, 7 months ago

        win mini leagues ?

      2. Ron_Swanson
        • 13 Years
        3 years, 7 months ago

        I’m not even sure what word I was after!

        1. Nomar
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 14 Years
          3 years, 7 months ago

          Posterity, was probably the word you were looking for.

  12. Smurf
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    3 years, 7 months ago

    Why way Mitrovic on the bench last night?

    1. Smurf
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      Was *

    2. Sun Jihai
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      Injury

      1. Smurf
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        3 years, 7 months ago

        Thanks

    3. No Professionals
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      injury and he still looked injured when he came on, wasn't moving freely at all.

    4. Another Hoops
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      Parker said in the post-match interview doctors had told him that Mitrovic could only play for around 10 minutes. Parker put him on for 30 because he's the manager and he makes the decisions (paraphrasing but thats what he told Sky) 🙂

  13. el polako
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 7 months ago

    So Tom Cairney (again) anyone 🙂 ?

    1. T.Henry14
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      no thanks, once was enough 🙂

      1. el polako
        • 6 Years
        3 years, 7 months ago

        Being influenced by hype around here I've included him in my GW1 team, carried him for around 5 to 7 weeks.
        I think his 1st goal came in April.

    2. Andy_Social
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      I listened to the bluster about him 2 seasons ago and had him in my starting squad. Trolled me bad time. Unforgotten.

    3. Another Hoops
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      Tell me more about Tom does he have decent stats? Personally I'm looking at Soucek for around the same price.

  14. Chelsea91
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 7 months ago

    Getting ready for 2020/21
    We're currently carrying out essential updates to prepare for the 2020/21 Premier League season.
    This means that you can't login or create a new account at present. Please check back soon.

    Sorry for any inconvenience.

    1. Drexl Spivey
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      Drum roll...

      1. Amey
        • 5 Years
        3 years, 7 months ago

        Hands have started to pain !!
        How long this drum roll is supposed to go on man ....

        1. Drexl Spivey
          • 5 Years
          3 years, 7 months ago

          Whoever gets #1 has to be the biggest pleb in FPL, to be fair (as I check once again... ).

          1. Amey
            • 5 Years
            3 years, 7 months ago

            😀

    2. BENOIT
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      I can still log in...

      1. Chelsea91
        • 5 Years
        3 years, 7 months ago

        You can login but will getting this

        Getting ready for 2020/21
        We're currently carrying out essential updates to prepare for the 2020/21 Premier League season.
        This means that you can't login or create a new account at present. Please check back soon.

        Sorry for any inconvenience.

        1. mad_beer ✅
          • 9 Years
          3 years, 7 months ago

          There seems to be some confusion.
          https://users.premierleague.com/holding.html has the holding page but https://fantasy.premierleague.com/ does not.

          1. mad_beer ✅
            • 9 Years
            3 years, 7 months ago

            I stand corrected. I guess if you never logged out you are fine but if you log out and try to log in again, I get the holding page.

            1. Amey
              • 5 Years
              3 years, 7 months ago

              Exactly

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

          Surely we get price tasters first

          It’s also going to take a while for them to price out promoted sides and they might be a little careful there given Lord debacle.

          A week anyway is my guess

          1. Drexl Spivey
            • 5 Years
            3 years, 7 months ago

            I'd imagine they already know the prices, and the teasers would be an absolute p!ss take under the circumstances.

  15. Baines on Toast...
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    3 years, 7 months ago

    Has anyone tried to replicate last year's 'efficient value' post and come up with the most effective dead team for the last season?

    So far I've got one with 2203 points, which to my surprise doesn't include Salah on account of the value found in Liverpool elsewhere...

    Pope (4.5)
    Trent - Van Dijk - Doherty (4.0 x 2)
    De Bruyne - Sterling - Mane - Martial (4.5)
    Vardy - Ings - Jimenez

    1. Baines on Toast...
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      with KDB captain it's 2454 points, 121 off first without chips etc

      1. Andy_Social
        • 11 Years
        3 years, 7 months ago

        That's very interesting. Of course, all of those players will get healthy price rises, but structure-wise, it's what I'm going for:

        3 premium nailed defenders (Doh wasn't premium back then)
        2 premium, 2 high midfielders
        2 or 3 mid-priced forwards

        1. Baines on Toast...
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 13 Years
          3 years, 7 months ago

          I think the sub-10, almost-premium borderline will be really interesting, as it's where KDB and Vardy sat last year. Not sure anyone with that scoring power will be there this time - maybe United forwards.

          1. Andy_Social
            • 11 Years
            3 years, 7 months ago

            Right, I'm looking for a couple of mids in that bracket. Prob Pulisic fits the bill, then maybe Rashford, also Son, Pepe.

            1. Baines on Toast...
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 13 Years
              3 years, 7 months ago

              I think Son might hit 10 this year...

              Pulisic looks great but Chelsea may take a little time to settle down especially with Europe still to go this season.

    2. Zimo
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      Isn't this over 100?

      1. Baines on Toast...
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        3 years, 7 months ago

        just realised I missed out a 4! back to the drawing board

        1. Baines on Toast...
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 13 Years
          3 years, 7 months ago

          New effort:

          Pope
          Trent - Robertson - Doherty
          Salah - KDB - Willian - Martial
          Ings - Vardy - Jimenez

          2182 points total. Sterling > Willian funds Liverpool upgrades.

          1. Baines on Toast...
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 13 Years
            3 years, 7 months ago

            This still costs too much so downgrade Robbo to VVD to lose 3 points 🙂

            1. Zimo
              • 5 Years
              3 years, 7 months ago

              Yes!

          2. Zimo
            • 5 Years
            3 years, 7 months ago

            I think this is still 0.5 over but not sure since can't see prices anymore because of update on website

            1. Baines on Toast...
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 13 Years
              3 years, 7 months ago

              this link might work? https://fantasy.premierleague.com/statistics

              1. Zimo
                • 5 Years
                3 years, 7 months ago

                Oh thankyou! Didn't think to look at statistics 😀

  16. FOO FIGHTER
    • 4 Years
    3 years, 7 months ago

    Apparently UTD could pull the plug on Sancho because of wage demands?

    1. Maximus Bonimus Pointimus
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      I said it a few days ago - my gut is the transfer won't happen

      It just seems too good to be true from a utd fan perspective - generally speaking (Bruno aside) their transfer dealings over the last 6-7 years have been less hit and more miss, with lots of PR bluster every summer that ultimately doesn't materialize into much

    2. Andy_Social
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      Classic Woodward. Trying to play the hard man. He'll faff around until TDD then give club and player all that they asked for, plus a premium for messing Dortmund around.

  17. Lovren an elevator
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 7 months ago

    Does anyone have a verdict on Ferran Torres?

    1. FOO FIGHTER
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      Part of Pep roulette?

    2. Andy_Social
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      I don't expect to see much of him early doors. Needs to learn the Pep way. Maybe one for after Xmas.

    3. Maximus Bonimus Pointimus
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      Watched a youtube highlights reel of him last week and am therefore an expert

      Has a very weird/stiff upright running style, like CR7, and bloody loves putting in crosses

      He'll be Mister Assister rather than Mister Goal I'd say

      1. Andy_Social
        • 11 Years
        3 years, 7 months ago

        That was Sane in his day. Fits what Pep wants, just needs time to bed in, in my book.

        1. Maximus Bonimus Pointimus
          • 14 Years
          3 years, 7 months ago

          Yeah not all that dissimilar to Sane now that you say it - he didn't look just as physically strong/filled out as Sane, but then he's a good bit younger I suppose

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

      Stats aren't impressive. He's no Bruno. Young too so will likely be eased in. 0 interest in him.

  18. FOO FIGHTER
    • 4 Years
    3 years, 7 months ago

    To the UTD fans, what scenario would you prefer?

    1.
    Sing Sancho at a record fee, highest paid player, possible oooh's and aaah's from other players about wages.

    Or

    2.
    Ditch Sancho. Greenwood, Rashford and Martial nailed and sign another versatile wide player to pick up the pieces?

    1. Andy_Social
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      That versatile player will likely be Grealish, by the way. Not sure he's what United need. Far better go all-out for Koulibaly as CD is where the biggest hole is.

      1. FOO FIGHTER
        • 4 Years
        3 years, 7 months ago

        I reckon Grealish would do far better with better players around him and would be a real good signing for UTD but Villa will price him out of a move.

        1. Andy_Social
          • 11 Years
          3 years, 7 months ago

          To me Grealish would step on the toes of Bruno. They've got enough up top but have fatal holes in defence.

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

        Koulibaly is 30 next year. No thank you.

        Alaba (28) is out of contract next year, and can play both CB and LB. Might be better value from him, and he can provide cover for the fragile LB position.

        I think United will go younger though.

        1. Andy_Social
          • 11 Years
          3 years, 7 months ago

          Alaba would be an upgrade and cover 2 positions, as you say. Defence gets easily turned and Slab is slow. Needs a speedster alongside him.

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

      300k wages I could stomach, but if it gets to 400k it will be a problem.

      But sources like Bild and Fabrizio Romano are saying the deal is almost complete, and the British sources are saying United are willing to walk away. I'm inclined to trust Romano over the British press rumours tbh...

      https://twitter.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1290636566428352515

      1. FOO FIGHTER
        • 4 Years
        3 years, 7 months ago

        These big deals are tricky. I guess the negotiations between Dortmund and UTD about fee and payment structure will be the sticking point of whether terms between Sancho and UTD can follow through?

        If not, UTD will go back and forth with Sancho's package if Dortmund squeeze every last drop which they most definitely will try do.

        Sancho at £300 to £400k a week over 5 years is a hell of a lot of money for a young player. If Sancho signs and he goes tits up at UTD = one hell of a lot of money fixed in a failed contract.

    3. Maximus Bonimus Pointimus
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      Signing Sancho preferable - Greenwood can gradually put Martial under pressure & replace him in 3 or 4 seasons time (he'll sill only be 21 in 2023) and still easily get 30-40 appearances a season while he's at it (more if there are injury or fitness problems)

      His wages and/or the wages of any of the other players are of zero concern to me, I wouldn't even try to dictate an optimal compensation structure for a premier league dressing room (If you buy a big car, its going to have a big exhaust etc)

      Still skeptical that the deal will actually happen though, utd will find a way to mess it up

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

        I'm still scarred by the Sanchez situation. Having a player on enormous wages can be a huge issue long-term.

        1. Maximus Bonimus Pointimus
          • 14 Years
          3 years, 7 months ago

          It was sanchez's performances on the pitch that scarred me, rather than his off-pitch activities, wages included

          1. Baines on Toast...
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 13 Years
            3 years, 7 months ago

            there's also De Gea's massive nose dive since his contract...

            Our record with big signings has been poor post-Fergie BUT for a 20 year old English wonderkid I think it's worth the risk.

            1. Maximus Bonimus Pointimus
              • 14 Years
              3 years, 7 months ago

              Hard to prove the contract was the cause of the nosedive though

              1. Baines on Toast...
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                • 13 Years
                3 years, 7 months ago

                oh of course. But I don't think it helped.

                1. Maximus Bonimus Pointimus
                  • 14 Years
                  3 years, 7 months ago

                  Yeah agree it's very subjective - but its entirely possible that he could have dropped the same howlers (or even more!) had he been on a lower contract for example, we just don't know that wages are even a factor, same with Alexis - which is why i would try to separate out Sancho's wages from the equation

    4. Karan14
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      Personal terms between Sancho & United are already agreed if credible sources are to be believed.

      It's more in the region of 250k rather than the exaggerated figures of 300/400k floating around here.

    5. amitmishr
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      Sancho will eat up most of our budget and I would rather focus on other weak areas.

      CB, CDM, CAM cover, striker and right wing - 6 positions

      Verthongen/dunk/Torres
      Gueye/ndidi/Savic
      James/grealish
      Cavani/king
      Perisic/Willian

      Would have preferred ndidi, James, ake, Willian and a decent striker this window.
      Willian/perisic would have played 2-3 years and post him, greenwood would have been a starter

      1. goriuanx
        • 13 Years
        3 years, 7 months ago

        Which James is that?

        1. amitmishr
          • 8 Years
          3 years, 7 months ago

          Rodriguez, as a cover for bruno/pogba

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

    FPL should shake it up this year. Bring back the premium striker i say.

    All these inside forwards - Salah, Mane, Sterling, Son etc, should be classified as what they are - forwards not midfielders.

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

    If they’re all forwards, decent chance that Vardy Kun Kane Auba all come in within 0.5 of each other?

    1. Andy_Social
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      That would be ideal, same as the premium midfielders. I hate template teams and this would encourage diversity.

  21. Drexl Spivey
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 7 months ago

    Why have Liverpool stopped spending money?

    Is the issue with Fenway or Klopp?

    1. Andy_Social
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      Because they don't need to. When Klopp needs a player - VVD, Alisson, he gets him whatever the cost.

      Any new player now will not be better than the first choice starting XI. So a new player would have to be backup. A proper Class A star is not willing to be backup so you have to go B-list. Mostly it's better to nurture classy youths for that role, which is what Liverpool are doing very well at the moment.

      Next year, the ages of the likes of Salah and mane will start to be an issue, then is the time to strike. The club will prob spend this year identifying those targets.

      1. Drexl Spivey
        • 5 Years
        3 years, 7 months ago

        They're looking a bit light in defence for my liking. DM looks a little shaky too - Hendo's already a sicknote, and it just takes one knock to Fabinho.

      1. Andy_Social
        • 11 Years
        3 years, 7 months ago

        That's all valid, but my spin on it is Fenway are far more financially responsible than their challengers (United, City and Chelsea) and the club has a manager who gets far more out of what he has than his rivals.

    2. FOO FIGHTER
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      The loss of income has hit them hard due to match day revenue, tv revenue etc from Covid.

      Of course there is the cash from winning the PL so we will sign a couple of players. Outs will be dependant on who we can sign.

    3. goriuanx
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      They're hiding behind the pandemic excuse but didn't spend anything last year either, despite some big gaps in the squad.

      I imagine the cost of the new stand, new Kirkby training complex and contract extensions is playing a part too.

      Liverpool operate with a clear sell to buy policy. It's no surprise Lovren was sold for 10m last week, and the club are now reliably linked and seemingly close to signing Jamal Lewis for 10m.

      1. Drexl Spivey
        • 5 Years
        3 years, 7 months ago

        Is the Ismaïla Sarr talk genuine or just waffle? Personally would prefer you spent at the back.

        1. goriuanx
          • 13 Years
          3 years, 7 months ago

          Those links are from the Watford end as opposed to Liverpool, who are tight lipped with transfers until anything is close to being done ala Jamal Lewis.

          Watford reporters say Liverpool, Wolves and Palace are interested. If true, I'd imagine he would only be signed once Shaqiri has a suitor.

      2. FOO FIGHTER
        • 4 Years
        3 years, 7 months ago

        Sane to Bayern has pretty much covered Ake and Torres fees for City.

        Dilva leaving also opens up space on the wage bill for them.

        Same with Sanchez leaving UTD.

        We can get in players for whoever leaves as in the case of Lovren and perhaps for Lalana.

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

      They never spent much... Sell then buy policy

  22. Euro Raiders
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 7 months ago

    Perhaps central defensive midfielders should be classified as defenders? They seem to get lost for selection as being of little value in FPL.

    1. Andy_Social
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      I think that could be remedied by adjusting baps so they get more for clean sheets, blocks and interceptions etc.

      1. The Knights Template
        • 10 Years
        3 years, 7 months ago

        Or max baps for yellow and red cards

        1. OverTinker
          • 5 Years
          3 years, 7 months ago

          What???

    2. Pasqualinho
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      I've been banging this drum for a couple of seasons now. A simple way of increasing the pool of players that are viable.

    3. goriuanx
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      Won't happen because of the fluidity of most teams.

      Who is the DM at Wolves for example?

      1. Pasqualinho
        • 14 Years
        3 years, 7 months ago

        We simply don't know. But if they were classified as a defender, we all would.

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

      I 50% agree to 25% of what you are suggesting.

  23. Zimo
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 7 months ago

    So with the website updating when do we think the game restarts?

    1. FOO FIGHTER
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      2 weeks?

    2. bitm2007
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      FPL isn't updating for me yet, but either way, I don't expect FPL to go live until the fixtures are released around the 21st of August.

      1. Hotdogs for Tea
        • 8 Years
        3 years, 7 months ago

        try logging out and in again

      2. Zimo
        • 5 Years
        3 years, 7 months ago

        I got automatically logged out so its updating

    3. Baines on Toast...
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      It's just finished updating so false alarm. Expect another couple of weeks.

      1. Zimo
        • 5 Years
        3 years, 7 months ago

        It's still updating here

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

      Dunno, but my f5 button is already fooked

  24. Our Tiny Windows
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 7 months ago

    My current FanTeam squad.

    Ederson
    TAA VVD Robertson Tierney James
    KDB Fernando Foden Grealish
    Werner

    James I’m least sure about.

    1. Chelsea91
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      salah or mane?

      1. Our Tiny Windows
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 7 months ago

        I’ve gone for triple Pool defence instead. There is an obscene amount of value in those three and, if you take away Salah or Mane you can slot in KDB and Fernando who are just as good.

        1. Andy_Social
          • 11 Years
          3 years, 7 months ago

          Makes 2 of us now (FPL - I dunno what fanteam is).

          The way I see it - first thing I want from premium defenders is clean sheets. Assists and goals are a bonus but not to priority. Liverpool can reasonably manage close to 50% clean sheets. After them, who? I see none. So defenders like Doherty will get assists but there will be a gap between him and VVD for clean sheets. Repeat: there is NO other club that give me confidence in matching Liverpool for clean sheets.

          Midfield - I miss out on Salah and Mane, but unlike defence, there are plenty of options that can match them in points and value. Plenty of midfield options from City, United, Chelsea and the rest. No other options in defence.

          And that is my case!

          1. Our Tiny Windows
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 7 Years
            3 years, 7 months ago

            FanTeam is a betting site that runs a €25 fantasy league based on the prem.

            1. Our Tiny Windows
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 7 Years
              3 years, 7 months ago

              I sound like a bot

    2. Another Hoops
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      You went with the triple Liverpool defence. Nice. It's going to be interesting once fixtures come out what changes. My mock draft is.

      Fabianski
      TAA - VVD - Boly - Tierney
      Mane - KDB - Bruno - Traore - Soucek
      Jiminez

      Martin - O'Connell - 4.0 - 4.0

      1. Our Tiny Windows
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 7 months ago

        Who are Martin and OConnel?

        I need to read up on cheap bench options.

        1. Another Hoops
          • 8 Years
          3 years, 7 months ago

          Martin is back up to Fabs so I always have a keeper mate and Jack O'Connell is a Sheff Utd 1st team defender for 4.5

          1. Our Tiny Windows
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 7 Years
            3 years, 7 months ago

            Thanks. Current strategy is 4 x 4.0 so that won’t last forever!

            1. Another Hoops
              • 8 Years
              3 years, 7 months ago

              Yeah with no chips etc it makes sense to maximize your 1st 11. I think Vestergaard at 4.0 could be worth you adding to your bench if you dont already own him.

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

            Martin is surely third choice behind Fabianski and Randolph?

    3. Camzy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      The triple Pool defense. I don't mind it. I think defense and midfield is where the points are. But I think Salah is worth the outlay.

      Currently switched to:

      Fabianski Nyland
      TAA VvD Davies White Mari
      Salah KdB Sterling Fernandes Soucek
      Adams 4.0 4.0

      Yes, I'll have to play a 4.0 defender every week, but I think there's enough choice there I can pull it off.

      Keeper is gonna be one of Pickford/Fabianski/Ryan/McCarthy depending on fixtures. You score 0.5pt per save, so I think having cheap goalies is much better than Ederson. Fabianski especially gets loads of saves.

      1. Our Tiny Windows
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 7 months ago

        Wow that midfield 4!

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

    How many of Liverpool Henderson"s no shows were down to injury?

    The completely wild observation is if you ignore the colour of his shirt is that he offered great value at nearly 4 ppm at 5.5 falling to 5.2. Great makeweight material!!!!!

    Shelvey and Snow would be his closest competitors.

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

      For instance he ended up within 10-12 points of Traore and Barnes who both had similarly limited minutes and will surely come in way higher than him this time around.

      Avoid the double up at the back and decide one super premium Liverpool mid is enough and it almost begins to add up.

      Love preseason 😉

    2. Drexl Spivey
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      Hammy and knee, as far as I know.

    3. Brosstan
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      Can't own Hendo with the immense value in defense plus Salah/mane

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

        It's the double defence which kills it. But even then his value isn't far off VVD/Robbo in absolute terms. If you thought you could spend the 1.5/2 mill extra wisely .....

        There were also plenty of no shows before lockdown and that final injury. Makeweights need to be nailed really no? Can't remember but I'm assuming a few of those were Klopp simply giving him a breather - the defence didn't get any.

  26. Gringo Kid
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 7 months ago

    How many times we will read next season\

    Mitro's on fire 🙂

    1. Wild Card this!
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      Less than 10 😉

    2. Drexl Spivey
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      Wouldn't surprise me for him to appear at a prem-proven ludicrous price.

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

      I know he wasn't fit but when he put his shirt on, he had love handles popping up above his shorts. I reckon he won't be what he was.

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

      If I do read this next season then there must have been an arson attack.

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

        Lol

  27. ElliotJHP
    • 11 Years
    3 years, 7 months ago

    Ollie Watkins buyout clause of 18 mil now they've missed out on promotion, imagine there'll be a few after him.

    Think I would fancy him over Mitro at 6.5

    1. goriuanx
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      Crystal Palace leading the race acc to a few outlets

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

        We've been chasing him for 18 months now I think. Very unlikely to splash enough cash. Dougie Freedman our transfer "king" has a decent eye for a prospect but is naturally inclined to a Ayew type solution,

        1. Zilla
          • 6 Years
          3 years, 7 months ago

          Better than a current Benteke

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

            Who isn't?

            We've also had ASM and Maupay lined up but decided they were too expensive.It's a really tight transfer budget right up to the moment we decide to send Liverpool 30 million for a cast off!

            1. Zilla
              • 6 Years
              3 years, 7 months ago

              True but who predicted it will turn like this. Maybe selling the deadwood like Wickham and some of the ageing players might help you guys.

            2. Lovren an elevator
              • 8 Years
              3 years, 7 months ago

              what's the situation with Sorloth? He's killing it out on loan!

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

                We've effectively sold him at a loss - option to buy included in loan agreement! Frankly hilarious

                He was very much spotted by Freedman and RH just didn't rate him. There was zero resistance from fans when he was sent on his way.

                There's a rather beautiful symmetry with Ayew effectively replacing him this season - one of the best 2 million transfers in PL history balancing giving away a player at al loss who is on the radar of European giants.

                1. Lovren an elevator
                  • 8 Years
                  3 years, 7 months ago

                  Shame for palace. He looks like a monster, him and Haaland together, Norway could get back in the mix

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

                    Haven't actually seen him since he left.

                    To give RH his due he was 95% cack with us. I'll be fascinated to see how those Trabzonspor figures look once he does inevitably move on.

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

      PL is a different beast. Would definitely wait and see if he did go to the PL.

    3. Klaren
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      They scored the same number of goals with Mitrovic playing 800 min less. He has PL experience and plays in a club he's been playing for a long time. Even if Watkins joins a PL club, Mitrovic is easily the better option in my opinion.

  28. FOO FIGHTER
    • 4 Years
    3 years, 7 months ago

    LFC's transfer window will be based on whether there are better backup options for the likes of Origi, Shaqiri, Ox and likes Keita and Milner. We will struggle to find buyers at the right price for Saqiri and Origi, that is if any clubs are even interested in taking them and then it will cost more to replace them and replacement will come knowing they will have bench duty.

    Lovren will be replaced without a doubt. With whom is yet to be seen.

    Other than that our fully fit starting eleven is as solid as a mountian. Not like Shaqiri, Origi and Milner, Keita and Lalana played much anyway this past season.

  29. Camzy
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    3 years, 7 months ago

    Rashford + Grealish

    OR

    Sterling + Adams

    1. FOO FIGHTER
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      Rashford is going to be an intersting choice as a midfielder. Points vs £ will make him popular.

    2. Zilla
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      Is Rashford a mid here?

      1. Camzy
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        3 years, 7 months ago

        Nope. Still fwd. I expect him to remain a forward in FPL.

        1. Zilla
          • 6 Years
          3 years, 7 months ago

          Interesting, I am expecting they will change his position.

          I'd still prefer Rashford and Grealish

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

    A case to be made for Dendocker even at 5.0?

    The starting point would need to be a fifth mid is a slot where you try and avoid any transfers. You miss out on potential trains such as Cantwell but you also avoid Ceballos. I made the Cantwell move but never saw any pay out simply because he was always a benching prospect. Pretty sure I'd have done better just to stick.

    Donkey over the season did ok actually. Just ok of course but better if you factor in 3 transfers not happening and an effective -12. There are very few names in his price bracket (up to 5.0) that bettered his 100 points and it's not fanciful to think next time he might 5/6 and not 4 goals.

    1. FOO FIGHTER
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      The problem with Dendo is 2.6 ppg. A 4.5 defender will either match him or outscore him.

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

        Yep

        Counter argument is that at some stage you'll need the 5th mid/8th attacker or need to make a budget defender transfer.

        This line of thought requires infinite patience and really long term planning - I won't be doing it of course 😉

    2. Zimo
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      Would prefer Soucek over him

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

        He'll be up a price bracket almost for certain.

    3. Klaren
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      I don't see the point of paying the additional 0.5 for a bench fodder. Even if he scores 5/6 goals, he'll probably only come on in your team a few times during the season and it will be very unlikely that you'll have him in your team rather than your bench when he scores those goals.

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

        Agreed in principle

        I've just been looking at my transfer history though. One set of transfers I find it hard to justify to myself is the ones that fiddle around the edges. Minimal gain likely.

        I'm sightly reluctant to have all my fodder at the back. In principle I'd be aiming for one fodder in a forward position. Get on the equivalent of Rico Kelly and it can go pear shaped - forcing a transfer.

        Merely pondering options here.