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How Alexander-Arnold compares to other Liverpool defenders after FPL launch

Trent Alexander-Arnold (£7.5m), the highest-scoring Fantasy Premier League defender of 2019/20, has been handed a small price rise ahead of the new campaign.

Many of us had feared a climb to £8.0m or above and, as a result, he’ll be one of the first names on the teamsheet for a lot of Fantasy managers.

Indeed, at the time of writing, he features in more than twice as many embryonic FPL squads as any other defender.

Having started last season at the same price as his teammate, Andrew Robertson (£7.0m) is now available for half a million less.

Virgil van Dijk (£6.5m) is cheaper still, while Joe Gomez (£5.5m) is the budget route into what became the first-choice back four in the Reds’ title-winning year.

Is Alexander-Arnold a no-brainer, then? Can Robertson compete with his fellow full-back? And is double Liverpool defence worth considering?

We run the rule over the reigning champions’ backline in this Members article.

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  1. Drip Doctor
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    I think i'll be going TAA, Robertson, KDB and Sterling is the core.

    Sterling should come close to matching Salah overall.

    1. goriuanx
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      You can switch between premium mids as you see best fit.

      1. Amey
        • 5 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        Swapping Salah & Auba ferociously is what I'm planning 😆

        Losing all points along the way of course !

        1. Kun Tozser
          • 8 Years
          3 years, 8 months ago

          Price rises are the problem there

          1. Amey
            • 5 Years
            3 years, 8 months ago

            Don't happen that much at that price point IMO. Unless someone is really underpriced

            1. zes
              • 8 Years
              3 years, 8 months ago

              It didn’t last year because there were fewer premium mids so ownership was more concentrated. Maybe not the case this year with ownership spread between 5 or 6 premium mids therefore more elastic

    2. Z
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      I am not sure about City players in start...they ll need rest

  2. rilo
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    What do You guys think about Pepe?
    1st season was not so good but Arsenal was quite bad. Pepe played a bit better later in the season
    2ns season might be better, if he will be nailed on i think it might be high risk but 4.0 less than Auba.

    1. goriuanx
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      He's absolutely shite.

      1. Amey
        • 5 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        You're right 😀

      2. 7shadesofsmoke
        • 11 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        hate it when people sit on the fence.

    2. Z
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Auba as mid is nailed for me

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

      Meh...

      Expect him and Arsenal overall to be better this season but Arteta might have a case of the Pep’s with the amount of wingers/forwards available to him.

      Won’t be rushing for Pepe too soon.

    4. Camzy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      At 8.0m he's a no go. Saka is 5.5m, Foden at 6.5m. Not liking it.

      1. Drip Doctor
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        Neither of these two are starters....

      2. Andy_Social
        • 11 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        Greenwood at 7.5 too.

    5. scubasmithy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      There aren't many worse players for the money, in fact I can't think of anyone worse than him at that price or above.

    6. Gonzola
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Was improving towards the end of last season and was great in the FA cup final. Think he will double his output this year and can't see many other good options around 7-8 mil.

  3. HuttonDressedasLahm
    • 14 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    What’s the name of the site where you can check your performance?
    Can I still do last season now?

  4. Z
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    What do you think about City and MU at GW1 and GW2?

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

      Hopefully they both feature 🙂

    2. Amey
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      I'm blank !

    3. George Sillett
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Hopefully neither play til GW3 for maximum chaos.

  5. Amey
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    City going out tonight is so useful.

    Good for FPL.
    Good for ........ some other reason 😛

    1. Now I'm Panicking
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Followed by Pep's immediate resignation

      1. Amey
        • 5 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        Boom
        Really ??

        I don't see that tbh. Where else he'd get such freedom man.

        And City having gone so balls deep in his thing can't afford to be impatient IMO

        1. Now I'm Panicking
          • 9 Years
          3 years, 8 months ago

          I was in the same realm of fantasy as you.

          1. Amey
            • 5 Years
            3 years, 8 months ago

            Ohhh
            Savage 😆

            Hopefully you're right then !!

      2. The Mighty Hippo
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        And return to Barca.

    2. FOO FIGHTER
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Why don't you just say you do not want them to win 😀

      Doubt they will beat Bayern anyway.

      1. Zimo
        • 5 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        Exactly why they should give up and rest for next season 😛

      2. Amey
        • 5 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        But if they go out tonight, they'll play GW 1 too !
        😛

    3. Thomas Shelby from Birmingh…
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Going back to managing Barca?

      1. Amey
        • 5 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        Even he can't sort that sh.t tbh 😀

      2. 7shadesofsmoke
        • 11 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        FM 2021?

  6. Nice to Finally Michu
    • 10 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    Jota underpriced or am I missing a trick?

    1. Zimo
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      He's been horrible and a rotation risk all last year

      1. Nice to Finally Michu
        • 10 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        Fair enough

    2. Andy_Social
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      The trick might be Podence eating into his minutes.

    3. Sun Jihai
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Nah
      Not consistent and often comes off around the 60 mins mark (very annoying as a mid with the potential CS point)

    4. Amey
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      He's unreliable. Lost place end of last season.

    5. Z
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Huge rotation risk

    6. amitmishr
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      I somehow think podence will be first choice ahead of him, podence in turn might be cheap

  7. 7shadesofsmoke
    • 11 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    1st 2 names on my team sheet are Ryan and Button. 9.5 for GK set and forget combo

    Option to upgrade is Leno remains out of favour when i do an early WC

    1. 7shadesofsmoke
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      *8.5

    2. Dash444
      • 3 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      I worry for Brighton this season

  8. scubasmithy
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    What is 4.5 + 4.0 ?

    1. FPL Pillars
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      4540

    2. Andy_Social
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      8.5

    3. Amey
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      You get assurance of a Seagull GK throughout the season for that.

    4. Holmes
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Based on my rough deduction, it should be 8.5

    5. FOO FIGHTER
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Lots of goals conceded

      1. gribude
        • 14 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        Exactly

  9. Greek Freak
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    Any UCL Fantasy players around? Who have you got left today?

    I've gone heavy on City so have Sterling, KDB, Jesus and Laporte coming up. Armband was on Lewandowski though so no need to switch it.

    1. Klaren
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      I have Sterling, KDB, Jesus and Walker but pretty much everyone in my league has the first 3 + at least 1 City defender/keeper so I just want Lyon to score and don’t care much about the rest from fantasy perspective.

      1. Greek Freak
        • 8 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        What's your rank and points total? Have been playing by myself with just one other friend so have no idea what other teams are doing!

        1. Klaren
          • 6 Years
          3 years, 8 months ago

          Sorry just saw this. Rank is 1.2k, 689 points (think it’s pre-City game).

          I’m currently 3rd in my league but it’s a highly competitive league, I’m probably one of the worst in it but have been lucky so far (unlike fpl 🙂 )

    2. milanista10
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Sterling, Jesus, Laporte, and Ederson left here. Lewa (C) so not switching either.
      Good luck tonight

  10. FPL Pillars
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    No pointing looking too deeply into all your team until fixtures announced.

    Good to have FPL back though 🙂

    1. Amey
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Auto pick 🙂
      Sold Bobby Richa Zaha DCL Alonso Maguire though.

      Can't keep sh.t all along the way till fixtures come out

  11. Steve The Spud
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 4 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    what's the deal with city and Utd blanking ?

    what's the potential scenarios where they blank GW1 or/and GW 2?

    I'm Confused! Sorry - maybe there has been an article on it I've missed?

    1. Holmes
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      If they win in UCL/Europa, they blank

      1. Steve The Spud
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 4 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        Only if they win it ? What if they just play in the final?

        1. Holmes
          • 10 Years
          3 years, 8 months ago

          Even if they win tonight. Reaching finals would lead to GW2 blank as well

  12. Chandler Bing
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    Is Soucek playable every week?

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

      If he keeps his post-lockdown role.

    2. have you seen cyan
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      If he has Pool GW1

      1. have you seen cyan
        • 4 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        I might give him a miss 😀

    3. Amey
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      He's a box to box Midfielder at best scoring goals on set plays mostly if i remember correctly.

      You can rotate him with a 4.5m Defender tbh IMO. There are lots of 4.5m guys out there

    4. Andy_Social
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Could be. I'll rotate him though.

    5. Dash444
      • 3 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      I’ve got him at this stage, just fits that 4th midfield enabler spot.

  13. Pedersen
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    Are there any good mini leagues or cups to join ?

  14. Tomerick
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    What do people think of the TAA/Williams combo to ensure you always have one play?

    1. Andy_Social
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Awful. Leaves you with just one more Liverpool slot.

      1. Tomerick
        • 9 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        Long term are you really gonna need two liverpool attackers? At that price it’s Salah or Mane not both and Bobby isn’t a good fpl option

        1. 7shadesofsmoke
          • 11 Years
          3 years, 8 months ago

          why are you limited to attackers?

          Liverpool will have a run of clean sheets so you might wanna double up with VVD or Robbo, plus have that Liverpool milf

          1. Tomerick
            • 9 Years
            3 years, 8 months ago

            Yeah very true. The VVD/TAA convo served me well at the start of last season

        2. Brosstan
          • 9 Years
          3 years, 8 months ago

          Double defense..

      2. Blueberg
        • 8 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        What's to say the one you start in your 11 doesn't start the match but comes on for the end of the game. You will still have the clean sheet on your bench.

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

      Waste of a Liverpool spot.

      Manchester blanks mean triple Liverpool to start.

    3. Amey
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Overthinking

      1. Tomerick
        • 9 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        I wouldn’t say so. It literally just crossed my mind when looking at the 4m defenders which looks like slim pickings

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

      Don't like it. Every time TAA was benched he came on for a 1-pointer. I suppose this may happen less now that we revert to 3 subs but still don't like it 😛

      1. Tomerick
        • 9 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        Yeah that is a really good point.

    5. George Sillett
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Not much. Waste of a Pool spot.

  15. It’s gonna Ben Mee
    • 10 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    Diogo Jota as a 6.5m mid is interesting to say the least

    1. Z
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      No...huge rotation risk + he can play 60 mins per game max

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

      Edge of the seat stuff to see if he gets the CS point in the games he does start.

    3. ManofKent
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Fairly priced, but an awkward price point

  16. Z
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    Does somebody know when fixtures will be announced?

    1. Siva Mohan
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      "The full fixture schedule, detailing all 380 Premier League matches, will be released no later than Friday 21 August"

    2. Now I'm Panicking
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      21st at the latest

      1. Z
        • 6 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        Ty guys....so no plans until then

    3. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Next week.

    4. FOO FIGHTER
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      21 Aug

  17. Siva Mohan
    • 11 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    City can get past Lyon today.. can Pep expose the Bayern Munich high line in Semis?

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

      The line won’t be as high vs City.

      1. Siva Mohan
        • 11 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        predicting an even game?

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

          Certainly more than last night, Pep’s team won’t be as naive.

  18. Piggs Boson
    • 12 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    Great stuff Neale. Really thorough and well thought out. I like seeing xGP, and Points per match/Price.

    Good to see Doherty getting some love too. I think he might be the best value player in the game...

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

      4.5
      Trent Doherty Vinagre

      Might be the starting back line.

      Doherty’s price very generous, especially with no Europe.

    2. Tomerick
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      100%. I was amazed to see him without a rise.

  19. Steve The Spud
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 4 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    Feels like everyone ditching shu def, Egan still feels like an ok pick at 5m?

    1. Siva Mohan
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      no Henderson factor..

      1. Z
        • 6 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        Is he staying or...?

        1. Siva Mohan
          • 11 Years
          3 years, 8 months ago

          stay with Man Utd and fight

          1. Z
            • 6 Years
            3 years, 8 months ago

            He doesnt want to go back to MU...and Shef dont want to pay 100k£ per week

            1. Zimo
              • 5 Years
              3 years, 8 months ago

              What are you on about? He wants to play for ManUnited but he wants to be main Goalie which nobody knows who its going to be but probably gunna be De Gea again 🙁

    2. Now I'm Panicking
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      As with pretty much all the predicted mid table teams, fixtures are going to dictate everything.

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

      Decent price with attacking threat but Henderson was vital, Ramsdale not the same level.

  20. R.C
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    Hearing rumours of Dean Henderson being loaned out to a European side.

    1. Piggs Boson
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Hopefully a team that would allow him to develop his ball-playing skills. A high-pressing team that passes out from the back would be perfect.

      Sheffield is not the best team to learn those kinds of skills at.

  21. Flynny
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    What formation are folk looking at setting up with?

    A.....traditional 343
    B....442
    C......352

    Thanks

    1. Zimo
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      4-5-1 or 4-4-2

    2. Carlton P
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      4-5-1 and hoping Brewster gets a loan move. Davis could get minutes

    3. Botman and Robben
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      4-4-2

      1. Flynny
        • 9 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        Not sure on just 1 up front....

        3 x 4.5ms in the 442?

  22. Slitherene
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    Are Jota (6.5) & Bamford (5.5) the best options for their price?

    1. Hy liverpool
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      If only jota was nailed

    2. Amey
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Jota
      Bamford
      &
      Best

      Not words I'd use together mate 😉

      1. Amey
        • 5 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        Bamford actually only available 5.5 sure starter so you can say that

    3. Zladan
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Foden better value than Jota at that price point.

      Both equally not-nailed.

    4. Now I'm Panicking
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Would be amazed with Leeds' ambitions that they will go into the season with Bamford as the main striker. Time will tell I guess.

  23. Carlton P
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    apart from the obvious meh strike force, opinions please
    McCarthy l 4.0
    TAA l Vinagre l C.Taylor l Lamptey l Ayling
    Salah l Mane l Auba l Son l Armstrong
    Ayew l 4.5 l 4.5

    1. Carlton P
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      0.5 ITB as my ideal midfield would be
      Salah l KDB l Sterling l Greenwood l Pulisic

    2. Zladan
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      I mean it’s very hard to overlook the frontline...

      But for the first few without United and City it’s decent.

      I’d probably go double LFC defence and have a Chelsea attacker instead of Mane.

      1. Carlton P
        • 8 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        Looked at Robbo instead and highly likely to drop Mané after first few games for KDB/sterling

    3. Amey
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Imbalanced

    4. Brosstan
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      The problem with this kind of lineup is you have no sub if ayew doesn't start

  24. Piggs Boson
    • 12 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    I've never liked the Goal Involvement (GI) stat... It assumes goals and assists are equal. They're not equal, goals get more points...

  25. Zladan
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    I never realised there was a Scottish Fantasy Football.

    I mean I’d still prio it below
    1) FPL
    2) UCL
    3) Allsvenskan
    4) Eliteserien

    You’d need a lot of time on your hands to play that lol I barely manage the first 2!

    1. George Sillett
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Basement FPL.

      1. Zladan
        • 6 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        It’s really scraping the barrel...

    2. Corgz Dark side of the Loon
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Scottish and fantasy football......how funny is that

  26. FPL Laurenzo
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    First draft, gents. Thoughts?

    Ryan
    TAA | Taylor | Robo
    Salah | Aub | Ziyech | ASM
    Antonio | Werner | Mitro

    Button | Ferguson | Dallas | Stephens

  27. Siva Mohan
    • 11 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    Barcelona's heavyweight players don't want Mauricio Pochettino to take over the club. (Source: AS)

    1. Tinkermania
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      That's a lie. They don't have any heavyweights as evidenced last night 😉

    2. Piggs Boson
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Sounds like the players run the club!

      Management need to get them in line or get rid...

      1. Siva Mohan
        • 11 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        led by Messi.. management wouldn't anger him

  28. BombardingGunner
    • 11 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    Anyone who wants to join my league
    Code: lw4eph

  29. Corgz Dark side of the Loon
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    KDB to have over one shot on target at 5/2 with WH looks generous...............lump on...

  30. sirmorbach
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    How does it look?

    McCarthy
    TAA, Saiss, Pieters / Taylor
    Salah, Mané, Auba, Ziyech, Soucek
    Wood, Mitrovic

    Mané holding for KDB, Ziyiech will become Greenwood if flop.