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Alexander-Arnold absent as Martínez starts in goal for Arsenal

Trent Alexander-Arnold (£7.5m) remains absent for Liverpool as their preparations for the 2020/21 campaign continue with the Community Shield final.

The right-back has already missed two pre-season friendlies this summer and, even though Jurgen Klopp said there was a chance he could be involved at Wembley, Neco Williams (£4.0m) has been handed a third-successive start in his place.

It is difficult to be too downbeat regarding Alexander-Arnold’s fitness issues though, considering he is still set to report for England duty on Monday morning.

The rest of Liverpool’s Community Shield line-up is largely as expected with Andrew Robertson (£7.0m), Virgil van Dijk (£6.5m) and Joe Gomez (£5.5m) completing the back-four.

And, of course, Mohamed Salah (£12.0m), Sadio Mané (£12.0m) and Roberto Firmino (£9.5m) comprise the front-three, although, based on Klopp’s pre-match press conference, we could see Rhian Brewster (£4.5m) feature from the bench.

Mikel Arteta may have potentially thrown Fantasy managers a bone with his team selection, handing a start to budget goalkeeper Emiliano Martínez (£4.5m).

The Spaniard has not featured in friendlies for the Gunners yet, Bernd Leno (£5.0m) starting the win at MK Dons, but, at the first chance of availability, he is back in the team following an excellent run of form during Project Restart.

If he were to hold onto the mantel of first-choice at Arsenal, that might ward off interest in William Saliba (£4.5m), who has been named among the substitutes today.

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang (£12.0m) is stationed on the left-hand side of the Arsenal front-three, joined there by Bukayo Saka (£5.5m) and Eddie Nketiah (£6.0m).

Interestingly, after spending last season on loan in Turkey, Mohamed Elneny (yet to be priced) starts in central midfield alongside Granit Xhaka (£5.5m).

Liverpool XI (4-3-3): Alisson; Robertson, van Dijk, Gomez, N Williams; Wijnaldum, Milner, Fabinho; Mané, Firmino, Salah.

Arsenal XI (3-4-3): Martínez; Tierney, Holding, D Luiz; Maitland-Niles, Xhaka, Elneny, Bellerín; Aubameyang, Nketiah, Saka.

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

    Any thoughts on Bertrand over KWP?

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

      yes, if you have the moneyyy

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

        Thx!

    2. Twisted Saltergater
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      Scored and created two today. Great pick.

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

        Really? Didn't know that, thanks.

          1. Firminooooo
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 8 Years
            3 years, 7 months ago

            Ings on pens!

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

              JWP took the second

  2. Fudgy
    • 4 Years
    3 years, 7 months ago

    No need to own Aub or Salah. Completely worthless picks now with Messi set and forget.

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

      Lol

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

      Saturday night mood is ON!!

  3. asdf_1
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 7 months ago

    Messi has informed the club he will NOT be present for the PCR tests tomorrow and therefore will not return to training.

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

      What is a PCR test?

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

        COVID test

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

          Ahh OK - never heard it called that before 🙂

        2. Fudgy
          • 4 Years
          3 years, 7 months ago

          It's not, it's a polymerase chain reaction test.

          1. Twisted Saltergater
            • 14 Years
            3 years, 7 months ago

            what's it testing, Einstein?

            1. Fudgy
              • 4 Years
              3 years, 7 months ago

              Tests for microbial pathogens in a given specimen with 0 specificity.

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

        Covid test

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

        Polymerise chain reaction (PCR) test for COVID-19

    2. Pep Roulette
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      Source?

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

    Everton have agreed a £25m deal for Napoli's Brazil midfielder Allan.

    Anyone know what sort of a player is he?

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

      I know Dave but not Allan, sorry.

    2. Ginkapo FPL
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      Steve?

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

      CDM .. 1 assist, 2 goals & 4 YCs last season in all competitions

    4. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      The best defensive midfielder around.

    5. Firminooooo
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      Joe Allen. He is from Wales, not Brazil. Fantastic player.

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

      Italian WBA fan here.
      Allan in good form is a very good holding midfielder, possibly a leader. He can play alone in front of the two centrebacks in an hortodox 4-3-3 or coupled with another deep midfielder in formations like 4-2-3-1. Never seen in an attacking position since he's in Serie A.
      At Udinese he used to play less deep than he did at Napoli, scoring some goals and revealing his talents, but a lot of time has passed.
      Expect few attacking returns and a very consistent, efficient, strong 38-matches player.

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

        Why would you pick West Brom...

        Really good info though!

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

      Not an FPL option but would be good for Everton's defensive output.

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

        Exactly my thought. Digne, for example.
        I would pick no one as of today from my beloved Albion. Matheus Pereira is an interesting wait-and-see, but last year I would have heavily bet on Buen. Youngsters are all good to very good, but it's really early for all of them in Premier League, even if they'll have abundant game time. That's it. I can see grey clouds if we will start with Austin up front, for grateful I may be.

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

          Oh, sorry. Misread. Why did I pick West Brom? My first match live in England was at The Hawthorns, 2-2 v Sheff Wednesday, september 1984. Fell in love in 2 seconds.

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

            On behalf of the United Kingdom, we humbly apologise for your suffering

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

              Thanks, mate. I couldn't imagine what would follow.

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

    TAA is not flagged yet.. why?

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

      Klopp said he is close to return and should be okay after the community shield match...

      1. Nightcrawler
        • 4 Years
        3 years, 7 months ago

        The way fpl operate youre flagged until u start a game or are on the bench after an injury

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

      Is he injured?

      I don't think he is.

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

      Seems weird considering its been explicitly said he's been missing because of an injury

  6. SAY MY NAME
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 7 months ago

    anyone have results of today's friendlies at hand, or a site link?

      1. Twisted Saltergater
        • 14 Years
        3 years, 7 months ago

        Does this have a section for friendly results? I can't see it.

          1. SAY MY NAME
            • 6 Years
            3 years, 7 months ago

            cheers gents

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

          It does. Scroll way down

          1. Twisted Saltergater
            • 14 Years
            3 years, 7 months ago

            found it, ta.

        2. Twisted Saltergater
          • 14 Years
          3 years, 7 months ago

          cheers both

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

    Was pessimistic at first but this Messi could actually happen 😮

    1. Fudgy
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      It's 100% happening

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

        Any new developments?

        1. Fudgy
          • 4 Years
          3 years, 7 months ago

          Barcelona saying Messi is breaching contract by not getting his virus test

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

            All eyes to barca, very exciting!

    2. The Pesci challenge
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      I hope not, send him to PSG or juventus

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

    Messi joining City would be a bit rubbish for FPL :/

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

      I agree

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

      Great for the league but a killer for FPL.

      1. Sharkytect
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        3 years, 7 months ago

        Why? He would probably be the most expensive playet in the game and might not do as well as everyone expects

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

      Meh, same for everyone. Play the cards that are dealt.

    4. Homer21
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      Yep

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

      It depends what price he comes in at. If they price him like they did TAA, then it makes it a no brainer. They need to make people sacrifice to have him, so £14m really.

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

      I think it would be rubbish for City too.

      There are 2 key areas that City messed up last season, conversion of chances and turning over possession through possession.

      Messi will increase overall conversions slightly, but will also be the final nail in the coffin of City's pressing.

      1. rnrd
        • 9 Years
        3 years, 7 months ago

        « Slightly »

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

          The thing is, so much will go through him, that I think it will see a reduction in chances for other players as well. Messi is actually only slightly up on his xG, which is only as high as it is because so much play goes through him.

    7. Red Red Robins
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 3 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      Agree, my teams sort of set, bringing 13 or 14mill Messi in would blow it open and id have to restart.

    8. Forza
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      The chips might make it interesting. With City probably having at least 2 DGWs, there could be a crucial dilemma in terms of the timing of the triple captaincy. And if he's super expensive, some might go without him when bench boosting or free hitting.

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

    Evening all!

    Can I get a witness to the following first draft:

    McCarthy / Gunn

    Van Dijk / Walker-Peters / Vinagre / Lascelles / Saliba

    Aubameyang / Salah / Saint-Maxim / Pereira (WBA) / Soucek

    Kane / Werner / Mitrovic

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

      Well I liked it!

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

      Actually looks quite nice!

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

      You're going to be so annoyed if Ings picks up where he left off 🙂

  10. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    3 years, 7 months ago

    If Everton sign Allan, I am getting Digne.

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

      Signed confirmed for 25mn... Anything on Allan. What sort of a player he is?

      1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        3 years, 7 months ago

        A top, top defensive midfielder, with a devastating pass. The best tackler in Europe, some say.

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

          Wouldn’t be signing for Everton if all through.

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

            True*.

            1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 14 Years
              3 years, 7 months ago

              Is and has.

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

                😀

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

            Sour !
            😛

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

        Kante with a touch of Brazil

    2. Nightcrawler
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      Digne is a super differential. Could be top of defenders list after 4 matches

      1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        3 years, 7 months ago

        So I figure. 🙂

    3. Twisted Saltergater
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      I hope they get Doucoure too.

      1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        3 years, 7 months ago

        😀

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

      Would finally justify Pickford being 0.5M more expensive than Ryan

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

        Won't stop Pickford and his flappy hands

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

      Rest of team is rubbish though. Id stay clear

  11. gomez123
    • 10 Years
    3 years, 7 months ago

    Has Salah turned into Sampson....Loss of hair...Loss of everything??

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

      Wasn’t helped by TAA not playing down his side where they usually link up.

    2. Hattrick Harry
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      Salah power vanished with hair, not in my team

    3. The Ejiptian King
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      He's been failing the eye test most times I've watched him for about 2 seasons now and still scores a ton.

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

    Hi Everyone. My first FPL post this season.
    Anyone know of a 4.0m goaler who would probably start please?

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

      Steer

      1. Twisted Saltergater
        • 14 Years
        3 years, 7 months ago

        well clear

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

      big mistake

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

    Which 4.0 defenders have a 51% likelihood to start

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

      Mitchell

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

      I'd go for probability

      1. Twisted Saltergater
        • 14 Years
        3 years, 7 months ago

        who's he play for?

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

          Opta

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

        Quite right, apologies old sport

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

          Man
          You made me feel guilty ... 😕

          My bad ...

          Bdw keep an eye on Johnson WHU 4.0

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

            Terrible name for a sportsman 'Ben Johnson' :O

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

              Terrible for a PM too

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

              😀

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

      Possibly Buur at Wolves with the way the transfer window is (not) going for Wolves

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

      Mitchell and Johnson the best bets as things stand

  14. Eleven Hag
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 7 months ago

    So what's the verdict on which arsenal defenders are more nailed after today's game?

    1. Twisted Saltergater
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      Bellerin is now in my team. RWB.

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

        Just pray he doesn't get subbed off after 58 minutes like today.

    2. Ginkapo FPL
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      David Luiz, trained for one day and played

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

        legend!

      2. Twisted Saltergater
        • 14 Years
        3 years, 7 months ago

        If Arteta was going to drop Luiz he'd have done it last year after the Man City game.

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

      At this point, Luiz and KT are the only nailed defenders at Arsenal

    4. Eleven Hag
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      Thnx guyz KT wud be my 2nd def after TAA

  15. DIMITRIS
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 7 months ago

    Is Nketiah an option?
    It looks like Lacazzete will be sold this summer, which leaves only Nketiah as their striker. Od course, if Auba doesn't return to his primary postion.

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

      Just because he's cheap we're looking at him tbh.

      I'd prefer Mitro at 6 anyday

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

        Nketiah is a good striker...

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

          I haven't seen one in him.
          Watched quite a few arsenal games recently

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

            Well maybe he's no Lewandowski but for 6.0m you don't have to be. I would pay that price for a nailed Arsenal striker all day.

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

              Again.
              I won't get him because he's an arsenal Striker.

              Bobby is a Pool Striker but is a bad FPL pick.

              Not clinical enough IMO. Just what I feel.
              Saka is the one I'm more interested in tbh

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

                If Firmino was 6.0m he would be a good FPL pick imho. It's the price that matters.

                1. Goonsquad245
                  • 7 Years
                  3 years, 7 months ago

                  If firmino was 8m, or even 8.5 he’d be interesting IMO.

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

                    Before the price realeases I was actually thinking about starting the season with him. But never did I think he will be 9.5m... He just can't continue to underperform so massively!

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

                  Thank you lads.

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

                    Love you as a player Bobby.
                    I'm very Angry at LVG for letting you go to Pool 🙂

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

      It's an odd one. Arteta clearly wants Auba at LW. But if we sell Laca, we only have Nketiah, who is good, but not good enough I fear. Martinelli out til January. I'd like to think we'd buy a replacement if we sold Laca.. I'd like to.

  16. Sgt Frank Drebin
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 7 months ago

    Thoughts on Saka? I guess we can't say any Arsenal forward is nailed apart from Aubameyang? Saka and Nketiah could be a great value if they were nailed on...

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

      OptaJoe @OptaJoe
      13 - Since the start of last season, only Kevin De Bruyne (22) and Trent Alexander-Arnold (15) have more assists in all competitions among Premier League players than Arsenal's Bukayo Saka. Future. #ARSLIV

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

        Boom
        Only if he was Nailed 😮

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

      I like saka 4 one and two

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

      I would kick off the season with him - definitely a wait and see in my opinion.

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

        Wouldn’t

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

          If we want him, starting is the Time to jump IMO.
          Look at those 2 fixtures

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

            Will he play both? If you think so then yeah why not.

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

              Hmm
              He's a bonafide punt then for 2 gw's 😀

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

      Depending on the rest of your team (especially bench), Saka might be a decent punt at that price. Pepe is currently quarantined. Based on the importance that Arteta places on training, I could see him starting Saka over Pepe for the Fulham match and maybe both of the first two matches.

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

        I was under the impression that Pepe missed today's game because his wife went into labour, not quarantine.

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

          Broadcast said quarantine. Idk.

      2. Sgt Frank Drebin
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 7 months ago

        That's it - I totally forgot Pepe exists. Well in this case I guess there is no chance Saka is nailed - although I think he is better player than the Ivorian.

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

          When Pepe plays, will Saka be dropped, or will Nketiah give way to Pierre upfront?

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

      He looked great 1st half but looked v tired second. 59 minute player risk ......but if improves his stamina could be gold.....

  17. Flynny
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 7 months ago

    Evening.....any views on my current set up please?

    Mccarthy 4m
    Taa vinagre justin dallas 4m
    Salah auba greenwood armstrong soucek
    Werner ings mitro

    Soucek starts for greenwood gw1

    0.5mitb for ings to martial meaning I have 2 United for gw2.

    Undecided of 4.5m defenders. Thanks

    1. ippe
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      I quite like it! Light on D but give some, get some.

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

      Agree with many of your choices

      1. Flynny
        • 9 Years
        3 years, 7 months ago

        Cheers guys. Today first time I have really tinkered - at least with the set up, if not some of the players!!

        Thanks

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

      Template

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

    Salah ➡️ Bruno for GW2 is on!

    1. Cok3y5murf
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      I told you that weeks ago 🙂

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

        I was in two minds before but he doesn't look sharp yet and it's continued since restart.

        1. Cok3y5murf
          • 7 Years
          3 years, 7 months ago

          I'm personally more interested in Martial than Bruno though.

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

            Martial will be on my bench ready for GW2.

            I think the fixtures between GW2-5 (CRY, bha TOT new) warrant a double up on United attack.

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

            Me too
            But salah has to go after GW 1 so I'm choosing Bruno first

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

      Join me

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

        I think I will be joining you. Gotta be aggressive first few week and Chelsea + Arsenal helps make the decision easier.

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

          For sure ...
          We won't © him till GW 6 i guess. so can take the risk (don't even think it as a risk tbh)

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

            Yup agreed.

            Could cap him against Villa in GW4 but KDB/Raz vs Leeds also equally good.

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

              Exactly

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

    Hoping Messi goes to Juventus.

    If Ronaldo and Messi link-up I'm moving to Turin.

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

      That would be incredible, however Juventus are having to be incredibly creative in an effort to get moves done this season (see the arthur/pjanic deal with Barca). Won't happen unfortunately. Would have been my preference too.

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

      I will actually start following Juventus, and whatever league they play in.

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

      Messi and Pep will join Neymar in PSG .. bookmark this!

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

        Could happen! Pep still not signed a new deal with less than a year to go...

        PSG would suit him!

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

          Nah, they need someone who can win CL.

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

      Watching the games on the telly would be a lot cheaper and practical.

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

    Will you forgive COVID19 for ruining 2020 if Messi comes to PL?

    What a delight he would be a watch when Egan tackles him and makes him look like a fool, when TAA pushes him around, takes the ball and produces a counter attack, or when Pope frustrates him with a million saves, forcing Pep to sub Messi for Jesus.

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

      Have you ever watched Messi play before?

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

        A boy can dream

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

      Not a messi fan by any count but trent could be on his back as messi runs rounds around him. They would probably need a last ditch vvd tackle..
      Hoping to see him in PL, though he may get a bit of physical shock playing in England

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

    Looking for a team name :
    "Steer clear of Nyland " or " Hope my team Klich's" ?

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

      Luiz Myself

      You heard it here first

      Or

      Kante Touch Me

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

        Fuch Mee if Ayew Kane

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

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

            😀

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

          Good but in todays snwoflakey PC world someone will get upset by it and I get banned.

    2. FPL_Devil
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      It matas to mee

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

      Kante fit my Willian

  22. The-Red-1
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 7 months ago

    I think I'm settled on this:

    Ryan Button
    TAA Egan KWP, 2 x 4
    Auba Salah Son Pereira Soucek
    Werner Ings 4.5

    0 itb.

    Werner can become Martial, or Auba and Ings can become KDB Martial.

    G2g?

    1. Dichio24
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      Egan worth 5,0? Would rather have 2 more 4,5s. Then you could rotate the likes of KWP, Justin, Vinagre, Taylor, Saliba, Dallas etc. Other than that I like your team. Have a very similar team and my plan is to bring Rashford in for Salah GW2, and then KDB for Auba GW3

  23. ThisPostsOnFire
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 7 months ago

    What's the deal with all these Salah/Auba to Fernandes comments? Where does that extra 1.5 go then, surely at least one or two -4s will come into play?

    1. Cok3y5murf
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      Well, you can spend the 1.5 the following week. I don't mind a -4 at all though.

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

      Money in the bank is always great for flexibility.

      Having 0.0m is probably the worst because then you're stuck to make transfers if you wish to.

  24. KujaliaFC
    • 11 Years
    3 years, 7 months ago

    Which between Justin and Thomas is the better Leicester defender?

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

      BR is also wondering the same 😆

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

      Justin

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

        Thanks.

  25. dunas_dog
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 7 months ago

    Tempted to double up Southampton defence with C but which option do you think best here?

    A Ryan KWP
    B McCarthy Lamptey
    C McCarthy KWP
    E Ryan Lamptey

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

      I'm on A right now looks the most nailed pair and KWP is fairly attacking. Not to keen about doubling up on these defences.

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

        This

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

    When do we expect loans to happen?

    Final squads come after deadline no? Can teams play any number of players before then? Does that mean Chelsea for instance will hold off loaning Bats to the last minute?

    Really interested in Bats

  27. ThisPostsOnFire
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 7 months ago

    Just how terrible would it be to WC in GW2?

    I have my eyes on this GW2+ team (especially the front 6)

    McCarthy (Steer)

    TAA, Justin, Taylor Vinagre (Mitchell)

    De Bruyne, Fernandes, Pulisic (Stephens, Anguissa)

    Werner, Ings/Jimi, Martial

    I know the bench is piss and will likely destroy me, but the excitement of that 6 alone.....I want it

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

    Thoughts please?

    McCarthy
    Doherty - Egan - Vinagre
    Salah - Auba - Ziyech - Soucek
    Kane - Werner - Mitro

    Bench: Steer - Saliba - Gordon - Brewster*

    Thanks

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

      Like it. Good team

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

      Ziyech to Greenwood and play Mitchell week 1

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

      4 forwards is novel

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

    Saka for the first 2 over ASM seems tempting I must say

    1. A.T
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      Up the Toffs

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

      I like the dragon one just below him.
      One of the best acts 😀

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

      Just so it's on record, I had Digne before it was cool.

      1. The 12th Man
        • 10 Years
        3 years, 7 months ago

        Sweet