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Can Werner offer FPL value compared to Chelsea midfielders in 2020/21?

Timo Werner (£9.5m) has the potential to offer Fantasy Premier League managers value during his debut campaign in English football.

The German striker arrives at Chelsea as one of the most sought-after in Europe and, if he were to replicate his RB Leipzig form of recent seasons, could make a mockery of his initial £9.5m price-tag.

With goals and assists a real possibility in 2020/21, Fantasy managers should certainly keep an eye on Werner.

We have examined his 2019/20 exploits to assess whether or not he can deliver on that promise, and compete with new colleagues Christian Pulisic (£8.5m) and Hakim Ziyech (£8.0m) for a place in FPL squads.

READ MORE: Our Scout Report on Chelsea midfielder Hakim Ziyech

The History and Statistics

Werner joins Frank Lampard’s evolving Chelsea squad with a wealth of goal-scoring experience that not many players can boast at the age of 24.

This is a man who made 100 Bundesliga appearances before he hit 21 before going on to light up the Champions League too.

But for all his explosive potential as a complete forward, ‘Turbo Timo’ started his professional career as a left-winger in the youth setup at local club VfB Stuttgart.

During his three full seasons with Die Roten, between 2013 and 2016, he mustered just 13 goals in 95 senior Bundesliga appearances.

Despite earning a reputation for acceleration and pace, Werner was initially accused of being a selfish player who did not gel particularly well with those around him.

As a result, his quickness in the final third only yielded Werner nine assists for Stuttgart during those three years as a senior player in Baden-Württemberg.

However, a €10 million move to newly-promoted RasenBallsport Leipzig in 2016 propelled Werner into the coveted player he is today.

It was in Saxony that the player was converted to a striker, retaining a tendency to drift into positions on the left-hand side of the field but adding a ruthless accuracy to his game and increased awareness of how to link-up with those around him.

That unique style of play worked wonders for Werner and Leipzig as he scored 21 goals in his new role, the most of any German in the Bundesliga in 2016/17, adding five assists.

That contribution led to the newly-promoted club finishing second and qualifying for the Champions League for the first time in their relatively short history.

Across the continent’s elite competition and the Europa League, Werner netted seven times in 11 appearances during 2017/18, adding another 13 goals and seven assists in the Bundesliga. After two years of impressing on home soil, he was called up to the German national team and has since found the net 11 times in 29 caps for Die Mannschaft.

In 2018/19, Werner started displaying his explosive potential. Reaching 10 goals for the campaign on December 16, it meant that every time he scored so far that season, he went on to complete a brace. Perhaps an interesting thing to look out for in the Premier League. Could it suggest a likeness to Harry Kane‘s (£10.5m) trademark feast-or-famine approach? Only time will tell.

It took the forward until August 2019 to get his first Bundesliga hat-trick, racked up in a 3-1 win at Borussia Mönchengladbach. But he did not have to wait long for his second, netting three times in an 8-0 win over Mainz, adding three assists in the same match.

Those contributions helped Werner to his best-ever Bundesliga campaign, ending 2019/20 with 28 goals and eight assists in 33 starts and one substitute appearance. Robert Lewandowski’s 34-goal haul was the only thing that stood between him and the Golden Boot award.

As a result, Liverpool, Manchester United and Bayern Munich were all heavily interested in Werner, Chelsea turning heads by eventually winning the race for his signature.

Leaving Leipzig with 78 goals in 127 Bundesliga appearances, the German international arrives at Stamford Bridge as the complete forward, well-known for his explosive pace, accurate finishing and ability to play team-mates through on goal with his capability in wide areas.

Werner has also earned a strong reputation for penalty-taking, dispatching 13 competitive spot-kicks from a possible 16 so far, netting each one awarded to him since October 2018, the date of his last miss.

Comparisons

2019-20Mins per shotMins per shot in the boxMins per shot on targetMins per key pass
Tammy Abraham25.228.163.5105.8
Olivier Giroud25.629.452.6124.9
Mason Mount36.879.899.056.3
Christian Pulisic27.432.669.057.5
Timo Werner *22.828.443.953
Hakim Ziyech **18.255.852.220.8

The Prospects

Werner is likely to fill a void in Chelsea’s attack, notably a centre-forward who can be trusted to link well with the rest of the front-three as well as delivering goals with ruthless regularity.

As you can see from the comparisons referenced above, the German compared favourably to Tammy Abraham (£7.5m) and Olivier Giroud (£7.0m) in 2019/20 when it came to goal threat.

Remembering, of course, that these numbers were not recorded in the Premier League, Werner shot more frequently last season than Chelsea’s two centre-forwards.

While there was not much to separate the trio for minutes per shot in the box (Abraham: 28.1 | Werner: 28.4 | Giroud: 29.4), Werner was the clear winner when it came to accuracy.

Well-known around Europe’s top leagues for composure in front of goal, Werner’s penchant for a shot on target will go a long way to improve on what Abraham and Giroud offered last season.

As you can see from the comparisons above, the German international registered an accurate attempt on goal every 43.9 minutes in the Bundesliga. By comparison, Abraham managed one over 63.5 minutes and Giroud was even further behind on 52.6.

Werner’s shots were often of high quality too. In 2019/20 he recorded an expected goals per 90 figure of 0.62. Lewandowski and Ciro Immobile were the only players across the Premier League, Bundesliga, Serie A and Ligue 1 to record a better score there.

We often apply something of a dampener on players coming to England’s top-flight from overseas, as the standard of football is generally higher across the division compared to others. However, in Werner’s case, it is harder to discuss this mitigating factor as we know the player is capable of starring in the Champions League and has already scored against Premier League defences.

Werner’s skill-set is also something that has been somewhat lacking from Chelsea’s attacking under Lampard. While he does know how to use his pace to burst away from a chasing defence, 2019/20 has seen Werner develop an excellent understanding of how to find space against deep blocks – something that Chelsea have struggled to break down under Lampard. The former Leipzig man has often been seen making runs across opposing defences, starting from an initially offside position, arriving in space in front of them, ready to receive the ball and turn, either to pass or shoot.

With Werner likely to improve Chelsea’s goal-scoring capabilities in 2020/21, his arrival is also good news for the attacking assets around him in terms of assists.

When Lampard has no injury concerns, Pulisic and Ziyech are the most likely to flank the German, the latter likely to be the chief beneficiary of Werner’s goal threat. The combination of both players could be exceptionally deadly when you consider how frequently Ziyech created chances last season and how often Werner landed a shot on target.

However, we should also consider the German’s own assist potential. As you can see from the table above, Werner was infinitely more creative than Giroud and Abraham in 2019/20.

He played a key pass every 53 minutes in his final Bundesliga campaign, which was also superior to Pulisic and Mason Mount (£7.0m) as well as Chelsea’s existing forwards.

Combining the strong goal threat, potential for assists and an important role in penalties (now that Willian (£8.0m) has departed and Jorginho (£5.0m) is out of favour), there is every reason to believe that Werner can earn his £9.5m price-tag and then some. Those comparing him with Pulisic and Ziyech will notice that the extra £1.0m/£1.5m is effectively spent on a greater chance of goals and a hand in penalties. That might be too much to pay for some, but if Werner does hit the ground running in the Premier League, he is sure to build up ownership quickly as a potential captain option.

There are Fantasy managers who have expressed concern about the German’s positioning, considering he is capable of playing on the left flank of attacking midfield or a front-three. Pulisic does appear rather nailed-on on that side of the Chelsea team so Werner is probably only going to play there if Lampard’s wider options are completely depleted. Do not forget that Kai Havertz could also be in the squad by the start of 2020/21 so it does seem unlikely that a wide role will be Werner’s regular assignment under Lampard. 

That said, as we already mentioned earlier on, he does still have a tendency to drift to the left. It will be interesting to see what impact this will have on the Chelsea team – and Fantasy managers watching on.

Could it initially cause some issues for Chelsea if he were to drift out of his furrow and tread on Pulisic’s toes and leave the team lacking its spearhead? This is certainly something Lampard will have to look out for.

By contrast, such runs could still have some advantageous effects from a Fantasy perspective with the right input from the Chelsea boss. Werner drifting left could result in a dovetail effect with Pulisic, whereby he drifts into the open space unmarked, not unlike the relationship between Anthony Martial (£9.0m) and Marcus Rashford (£9.5m). That could bode well for the American midfield asset, who is, of course, £1.0m cheaper than Werner.

Either way, Fantasy managers must remember that these runs from Werner have not massively diminished his activity in the penalty box, such are the effectiveness of his pace and movement. Even though he often drifts left, Werner averaged 6.6 touches in the opposition box per 90 in 2019/20. For some context, Roberto Firmino (£9.5m) was the busiest Premier League forward in the penalty area last season, registering 231 touches there (best among forwards), working out at 6.77 per 90.

READ MORE: Our Scout Report on Chelsea midfielder Hakim Ziyech

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

    Thoughts?

    Ryan

    Tierney Vinagre TAA

    Moutinho Rashford KDB Auba

    Wood Jimenez DCL

    Bench: McCarthy Saliba Ferguson Stevens (Leeds)

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

      Wouldn't go with DCL.

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

        Yh only one i was not trying to pick but there are no good cheap strikers this year

        1. IN SANE IN DE BRUYNE
          • 7 Years
          3 years, 7 months ago

          Change formation and to for Robbo

          1. IN SANE IN DE BRUYNE
            • 7 Years
            3 years, 7 months ago

            *go

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

      Mitrovic

    3. Uncle Baby Billy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 3 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      Is this a wind up?

    4. have you seen cyan
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      Looks alright, I dont dislike Mout but I wouldnt want him starting every week.
      Rash>Green and upgrade Mout to someone like Grealish if he has good fixtures.

      And yea DLC>Mitro/Antonio whoever has better fixtures

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

    Wow I'd never focused on it before. Joe Hart has the longest neck I've ever seen

    1. Mario Balofail
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      You are late to the show. He is a giraffe in a human body. I bet he chews like giraffe.

    2. have you seen cyan
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      head and shoulders above the rest (just the head)

  3. Bubz
    • 10 Years
    3 years, 7 months ago

    I really, really hope Man Utd don't get Sancho

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

      Basically an 8 player starting game if so.

      Trent, Vinagre & Greenwood will be useless picks.

      1. Bubz
        • 10 Years
        3 years, 7 months ago

        I think Greenwood is going to be overlooked at the start of the season. A lot of managers will be blinded by Bruno/Martial/Rash. Greenwood outrageous value though

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

          Yeah he's a shoe-in.

          Might even get away with him for the first 4 GWs if the Sancho deal runs till the deadline, which will be the perfect time for a GW4 IB WC.

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

        Check check check

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

    Just a Spurs post to try & help you all out.

    I expect us to play a 4231. Aurier at RB until we sign someone. Dier & Sanchez/Alderweireld as 2 CBs and Davies at LB. The midfield will consist of Hojbjerg as a holding midfielder and either Ndombele/Winks/Dele with Lo Celso a certain starter. Son & Kane with Moura or Bergwijn (Jose prefers Moura atm).

    It remains to be seen whether Dele will regularly start. If Dele doesnt start, this makes GLC a very tempting pick due to him taking up a more advanced position. He is a definite starter and managed to pick up a few assists and the end of last season. The only thing missing from GLCs game this season was goals and I am sure it will be one of the main things he will work on. He is on corners and the odd free-kick. He scored 16 goals and assisted 6 in 45 games for Real Betis in 18/19. Shows he has goals in him, and he could be a nice differential. However, he is probably a wait-and-see due to the uncertainty of his position, but it could become clear in pre-season.

    Due to GLCs nailedness, this makes Dele a less-enticing pick at £8.0m and I think Jose will finally start with Ndombele with the signing of Hojbjerg. Even if Ndombele doesn't start, it is likely that Winks would start instead of Dele with GLC as a no.10...

    At the back, Aurier & Davies look set to currently start as full-backs, although I expect us to strengthen over Aurier. Even if Aurier stays I wouldn't be heavily considering due to his reduced attacking threat towards the end of season. He wasn't going forward as much as earlier on in Jose's reign, and with him there is always a possibility of him getting red carded or scoring an OG.

    I prefer Dier at £5.0m who I expect to start next to Alderweireld or Sanchez (probably the latter). He has decent goal threat, and has never failed to to get at least 2 goal involvement in his time in the PL, even with reduced minutes in recent seasons.

    Another good defensive option is Lloris who has a decent save record with just under 4 per/game this season. He also has a decent penalty record and got 13 BPs last season despite missing a lot of it. We managed 4 clean sheets after the restart and looked a lot better defensively.

    With a proper pre season with Jose, I think we will be one of the best defensive sides next season, and Lloris and Dier particularly provide good value. Sessegnon could be an interesting option at £5.0m if he finds a spot in the starting xi, although atm he seems far from it...

    Attacking wise, I like the look of Kane at £10.5m. The idea that he wont play well under Jose is a complete myth. 13 goals in 17 games under him. 7 goals in 9 games after the restart was pretty decent after not playing in 6 months or so....

    Son (£9.0m) could be a bargain. But he was playing very far wide and deep post-restart. He also doesn't start seasons that well traditionally. At some point in the season I am sure he will become an almost essential option. If we start in a 442 (unlikely), he will a great option!

    Moura (£7.0m) could be a decent punt as I think he will start over Bergwijn (£7.5m), but he was also playing quite deep post project-restart. Both good punts if either one gets injured. I do prefer Bergwijn as he only scored 1 less goal despite playing over 1500 minutes fewer.

    If I had to rank the options including value it would be:

    1) Kane, £10.5m
    2) Son, £9.0m
    3) Dier, £5.0m
    4) Lloris £5.5m
    5) Lo Celso £7.0m

    If we do sign a RB, I will be very tempted, particularly if they come in at £5.0m. Unsure whether the RB will have the license to push forward.

    Any questions just ask

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

      Nice write up. Only issue I have with Kane is I no longer feel comfortable captaining him in easier home games.

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

      Thanks. Like the info

    3. Goodison Gladiators
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 3 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      Thanks for this. I was stung a few times by Kane and Son in (on paper) easy games where the team just didn't perform. I'll need that to improve but they're both on my watch list. Kane could a good punt for week 1 while we look at Werner.

    4. Nickemon
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      Thanks, COYS.

      What do you think of Bavies? Worth a look? Liked him a lot a couple of seasons ago, but havent seen a lot of Spurs game lately...is he involved?

      1. have you seen cyan
        • 4 Years
        3 years, 7 months ago

        If I was going to pick any Spurs at the back, its Lloris. Bavies for 5 mil isnt bad, but i'd probably just go for Ayling Dallas, Taylor or the Arsenal guy for 4.5 tbh.

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

          Have them all on my watchlist, but thanks!

          If Saliba breaks through at 4.5...wow, that’d be amazing. But PL is a difficult league for anyone, especially young defenders.

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

        He will start, but he is very defensive. Wont get you many assists and bonus. Pretty good value though as think we will be good defensively but prefer Dier at the same price

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

          Cheers. I’m biased by earlier experiences perhaps. 🙂

        2. have you seen cyan
          • 4 Years
          3 years, 7 months ago

          Davies can score tho, I wouldnt expect many assist, but if he played the full season. Maybe 2/3 goals imo

          1. Coys96
            • 6 Years
            3 years, 7 months ago

            Doubt he'll score 2 or 3... no where near as attacking as with Poch

            1. have you seen cyan
              • 4 Years
              3 years, 7 months ago

              Probably true

    5. FPL Notebook (John)
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      Thanks for the write up - good bit of background info!

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

      Thanks. What do you think about Davis? He was pretty good 2 or 3 seasons ago

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

        See above!

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

          Yes I see:)

    7. Jealous Viper
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      Are you sure Alli doesn't play the 10 in the 4-2-3-1? He tends to have his streaks when he becomes a very useful FPL asset and also one of my favorite players personally so would love to have him at some point in my team if he's playing just behind Kane

      1. have you seen cyan
        • 4 Years
        3 years, 7 months ago

        I love Alli also, had him for some games last season. Even capped him and he delivered

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

        He fell out of form towards end. Think he will come off bench

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

    Lads, where would you put the 0.5 I have in the bank?

    McCarthy / Nyland
    TAA, Robertson, Doherty / Saliba, Ayling
    KDB, Bruno, Greenwood, Soucek / Gordon
    Werner, Jiménez / 4.5

    Could rotate 4.5 keepers, but not sure if worth the headache.
    Could upgrade Gordon, but the other 5.0s don't excite me and I think the boy could get some minutes.
    Could downgrade Robbo to VVD, Ayling to 4.0, and upgrade to a 5.5 keeper.

    What would you do?

    1. Coys96
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      Robertson > VVD
      Gordon > Armstrong

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

        I've seen Armstrong in some drafts. That would be indeed an option — though for some reason I like the Gordon punt..

    2. Uncle Baby Billy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 3 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      Keep it in your sky rocket, mate.

      You'll need it soon enough.

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

        Is it that bad? 😛

  6. Werner Bremen
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 7 months ago

    A Werner, Ings and Greenwood
    B Werner, Antonio and Rashford

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

      A

    2. Werner Bremen
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      Okay, I shouldn't have placed Werner there

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

      Werner, Antonio, Greenwood. Use the money elsewhere.

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

    Which Man City mid for a home/home captaincy rotation with Bruno?

    A) Sterling
    B) KDB

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

      Bruno home means Sterling away, where he's better, so KDB.

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

        Assuming they have perfect rotation the Man City option will be home and captain when Bruno is away

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

          When Bruno is away, KDB will be home...

          They'll have the rotation.

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

            Cool - thinking we are saying the same thing in different ways

            KDB/Bruno home captaincy rotation given that Sterling is better away from home

    2. Werner Bremen
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      Going with B

    3. Coys96
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      Tbh I like Sterling as higher ceiling imo. Although KDB is safer.

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

      KDB

  8. Lebowski85
    • 11 Years
    3 years, 7 months ago

    Who scores more....

    A) Son & Wood
    or
    B) Werner & Traorie

    And whats a better price point to have covered.....

    C) 9.0 mid
    D) 9.5 striker

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

      A and D

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

      This is a very complicated case, Maude. ...

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

      With B you might have a reliable occasional captain choice.

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

      B Werner will be capitan material

    5. Lebowski85
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      Many thanks for the feedback

  9. The Legend Squad
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 7 months ago

    Think this is looking quite balanced. Kept Son after project restart and he was a good differential, happy to keep him on. Greenwood is gold dust if Utd don’t buy in.

    McCarthy
    TAA Robbo Vinagre Taylor
    KDB Salah Son Greenwood
    Jimenez Antonio

    Nyland Ferguson Stephens Davis

    Thought guys?

  10. Werner Bremen
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 7 months ago

    Can't wait to see Auba and Salah having both great fixtures at the start. Let the agony begin

    1. The Legend Squad
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      McCarthy
      TAA Taylor Vinagre Saliba
      Salah Aub KDB Greenwood Soucek
      Jimenez

      Fodder

      Could work?

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

        Im an Arsenal fan and we will have to wait and see if Saliba is nailed but hes good to keep around. Dunno how much Soucek is but for that cheap option i would go for set piece takers like Moutinho or JWP

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

      Pretty easy to fit both

    3. Werner Bremen
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      Great

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

    What strikers are the best to get under 7.0m?

    I have DCL but i really dont want him.... Can go to 7.5 if I sell a keeper

    1. The Legend Squad
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      Mitro Antonio

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

        ill take mitro thanks

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

      Wood - Antonio

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

        Yh i have wood but i think ill take mitro over antonio

    3. have you seen cyan
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      Wood, Mitro and Antonio, whoever has the best fixtures.
      Antonio might not even be up fron tho, not so sure about him out of those 3.

      Wood is the best option followed by Mitro

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

        Yh man i got Wood and might switch DCL to Mitrovic... Even in the past season he was like a 14 goal striker.

        1. have you seen cyan
          • 4 Years
          3 years, 7 months ago

          yea, all about fixtures. Im toying with 3 up front which will involve, Jimi, Ings, Mitro, Wood and possibly Antonio.
          The 3 with the best fixtures make the cut

          As Arborath said, personally im actually very keen on Mitro and hoping he has good fixtures to start. Wood is a sensible pick, but Mitro is exciting

    4. FPL Notebook (John)
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      It;s all fixture dependent - but i like Mitrovic if fit

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

        Thanks

    5. Uncle Baby Billy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 3 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      Brewster. No contest. He'll be at Leeds.

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

      Watch Che Adams. He got decent run after lockdown.

    7. Thinkering like a Boss
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      Mitrovic or Wood

    8. Goodison Gladiators
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 3 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      All depends on fixtures as neither the players or teams are reliable

  12. have you seen cyan
    • 4 Years
    3 years, 7 months ago

    My first season as a member, I looked briefly at a few things, but whats your favourite part of the members area or what do you recommend to a total noob?

    And you know the rate my team thing, can I put a team into in pre season and it gives me a score? Or wont it work until the season starts?

    1. The Legend Squad
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      Only works when fixtures released!

      1. have you seen cyan
        • 4 Years
        3 years, 7 months ago

        ah ok thank you

    2. FPL Notebook (John)
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      The ticker and comparison tool are my go to features.

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

      Anything Opta.

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

      Try the Comparison tool for when you wnat to check between 2 alternatives - I find it quite useful.

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

        *2 or more

    5. have you seen cyan
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      thanks all

  13. Eastman
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 7 months ago

    A. Jimmy
    B. Ings
    C. neither

    1. FPL Notebook (John)
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      Neither to begin with in my opinion, although a good fixture run for either and they'd tempt me.

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

      Two that need fixtures.

    3. Thinkering like a Boss
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      blind fixture rn i go with neither

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

      Jimmy

  14. Champions League Varane
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 7 months ago

    Suggestions all??

    Ryan Button

    Trent Dallas Viangre Ferguson Taylor

    Kdb salah greenwood Pereira
    Soucek

    Werner Tony Mitrovic

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

      Good starters and good bench options. However i dont think Werner will be the main man at chelsea tbh as they can rotate and have a lot of attacking options. For 9m he's not secure enough for me. Jimenez is cheaper and the focal point imo.

    2. Netley Lucas
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      Very nice. Keep an eye on Brewster, if he moves on loan to a PL club maybe do Mitro/Pereira > Brewster/Ziyech because Soucek is good to start games.

  15. Jotangs
    • 3 Years
    3 years, 7 months ago

    Last one from me today...

    A)Bruno - Moutinho

    B) Rashford - Traore/Jota

    1. Thinkering like a Boss
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      B

  16. JURGENAUT
    • 3 Years
    3 years, 7 months ago

    It’s possible that the fixtures are released anytime before 21st right? So even tomorrow?

  17. Shark Team
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 7 months ago

    Which option is the best?

    A) Doherty + Rashford + Mitrovic

    B)Vinagre + Bruno + Antonio

    Thanks!

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

      A) more points potential due to Doherty and Rashford goals imo

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

      B. More flexible.

    3. Thinkering like a Boss
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      A for sure

    4. have you seen cyan
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      Can you do Vinagre, Bruno and Mitro? Maybe that but A will be very close with that points wise

  18. Ghost Ship
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    3 years, 7 months ago

    Thoughts?

    Ryan
    TTA, VVD, Salina, Vinagre
    Auba/Salah, KDB, Bruno, Soucek
    Jiminez

    Button, Taylor, fodder, fodder

    Thanks

    1. Thinkering like a Boss
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      im not sure about soucek

    2. Ghost Ship
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      Left out greenwood in midfield. Which shows how confident I am about him

  19. Thinkering like a Boss
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 7 months ago

    RMT please. Ta!

    Ryan, Button
    Doherty, Gomez, Pieters (Justin, Ferguson)
    Salah, Auba, Son, Greenwood, Foden
    Werner, Mitrovic (Davis)

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

      That’s pretty nice. Obviously TAA is missing - maybe start with him and move to mitro or Werner if they hit.

    2. Baron Penguin
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 3 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      I think Burnley will line up most weeks with Lowton Mee Tarkowski C.Taylor so maybe Taylor over Pieters?

  20. Ser Davos
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 7 months ago

    Not dismissing Antonio, but flashbacks to the reclassifications of Zaha and Arnautovic in 2018 and Jota and Deleufeo in 2019 doesn't bode well

    1. Thinkering like a Boss
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      true ser davos!

    2. SADIO SANÉ
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      yeah, not a big sample but I'm pretty sure every mid to fwd reclassification has been jinxed up to now

    3. @persecuted_by_mods
        3 years, 7 months ago

        Wasn't Antonio himself classified as a striker once and then back to midfield the following season

      • have you seen cyan
        • 4 Years
        3 years, 7 months ago

        im not convinced, he is sooo patchy. If he has greta opening fixtures then maybe. But if Mitro, Wood and Antonio all have a sea of green, Antonio is my last pick.

        He might not even be up front, plays all over the place even in defence.

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

      Mitro the new Pukki of this season?

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

        Hope so.

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

        He's better. More shots and more disappointment.

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

        What does that even mean?

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

        He'll be involved in most of their goals which unfortunately won't be too many

    5. Netters2018
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      Views on my team please?

      Ryan
      VVD, KWP, Taylor, Vinagre
      Salah, Auba, Bruno, KDB
      Mitro, Wood

      Bench 4.5m mid brewster 4m def....

      1. Thinkering like a Boss
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 7 months ago

        what that mid....im speechless

    6. Thinkering like a Boss
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      Which one?

      A) Doherty, Gomez
      B) Robbo, Vinagre

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

        A

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

        B

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

      @BenCrellin

      Seems like Man City and Man Utd are going to play in the midweek of GW1 and therefore avoid a Blank Gameweek

      https://www.espn.com/soccer/manchester-city/story/4162238/manchester-unitedmanchester-city-given-extended-summer-break?platform=amp&__twitter_impression=true

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

        But they can only play each other or Liverpool/Arsenal/Leicester/Chelsea.

        Not great news for FPL.

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

          Just an opinion but I don't think they'd want City vs Liverpool in GW1

    8. OPTA FPL
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      Not sure if it was posted but Matheus Pereira priced at 6m

    9. rokonto
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      Anyone remember previous new strikers coming in at 9.5 (Werner) and flopping?

      1. OPTA FPL
        • 12 Years
        3 years, 7 months ago

        lots of

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

          Was he Russian

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

        I think Jesus and Auba were in the similar price ranges and both did well.

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

        Higuain and Morata in similar price ranges were a flop. Also. Both from Chelsea.

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

          5 goals in 14 games aint bad tho (Higuain)

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

      So MNC and MNU week 1 games confirmed for 15th & 16th Sep?

    11. Woy_is_back
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      Is mitro on pens?

      1. IN SANE IN DE BRUYNE
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 7 months ago

        Yes

      2. Ghost Ship
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        3 years, 7 months ago

        Think he attacked the last teammate who tried to stop him

        1. OPTA FPL
          • 12 Years
          3 years, 7 months ago

          haha

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

        Probably

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

        ta

    12. Woy_is_back
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      How likely that Gordon and Branthwaite are starters for Neverton?

      1. have you seen cyan
        • 4 Years
        3 years, 7 months ago

        not likely, But Gordon is my go to 4.5 mid for the bench just incase

    13. IN SANE IN DE BRUYNE
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      No Salah but like the look of this one

      4.5 - 4.0
      TAA Robbo Vinagre 4.5 4.0
      KDB Bruno Greenwood Foden Soucek
      Werner Martial 4.5