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How will Donny van de Beek fit into the United midfield and what is his FPL appeal?

One of the biggest deals of the summer transfer window so far saw Donny van de Beek move from Ajax to Manchester United for a reported £35m fee plus add-ons.

The versatile midfielder, 23, signed a five-year contract and could be poised to make his debut in Gameweek 2, when Crystal Palace visit Old Trafford.

Priced up at £7.0m by Fantasy Premier League, the fact he’s cheaper than all of United’s current first-choice attacking players makes him interesting, but what exactly will van de Beek bring to the Red Devils and where does he fit in?

In this new Scout Report, we’ll attempt to answer those questions, and assess his credentials ahead of the new campaign.

History and Statistics

“Dennis [Bergkamp] started talking enthusiastically about a talent in his youth team. It was a boy who reminded Dennis of himself at that age. That was the signal for me to keep an eye on that guy. That was Donny.”
Frank de Boer, Ajax manager 2010-2016

Dutch midfielder van de Beek may only be 23 years old but he arrives at Old Trafford with a wealth of experience playing at the top level.

A product of the famed Ajax academy, van de Beek made his debut back in 2015 during a Europa League match against Celtic, before establishing himself the following season, when he made 29 first-team appearances in all competitions.

A senior international debut followed in 2017, while a further 35 matches aided his development.

However, it was the 2018/19 campaign when van de Beek truly announced himself on the European stage, as a young and exciting Ajax side reached the Champions League semi-finals beating Real Madrid and Juventus on the way.

The Dutchman was a key member of the team, along with the likes of Matthijs de Ligt and Frenkie de Jong, and despite falling short, caught the imagination of football fans around the world.

“Van de Beek. Nobody talks much about him, but he has a dynamic in the game, he gets behind Tadic, he arrives, he works, he scores goals. Logically, I love De Jong and De Ligt. But the example of the operation of this Ajax is Van de Beek.” – Mauricio Pochettino, speaking ahead of Tottenham’s Champions League semi-final second-leg against Ajax in 2019

More success followed domestically, as Ajax won the Eredivisie and KNVB Cup, while van de Beek’s performances were rewarded with a place on the 30-man shortlist for the Ballon d’Or, and a spot in the Netherlands squad that reached the 2019 Nations League final.

Statistics (Eredivisie)
SeasonAppearancesGoalsAssists
2015/16800
2016/171902
2017/1834116
2018/1934910
2019/202385

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

    Martinez has higher % ownership then Leno.....interesting....

    1. ow00019
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      All the serious players

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

    Worth having that core team and additionally playing one of the 4.5 every week ?

    McCarthy
    TAA/Davies/Vinagre
    Salah/Auba/Son
    Werner/Ings/Mitro

    1. ow00019
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Its a reasonable option

    2. Ser Davos
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Yes, I’m leaning towards an approach of cash cows combined with base price players rather than overly spreading the cash on mid price and/or cheap punts that lock away .5s. Lots of variations to this. This I like. Playing a 4.5 each week early doors is sensible for 3 reasons a) 2 points is decent in PPM terms b) they don’t lock unnecessary cash c) that random Armstrong haul (for example) was great... only you picked ASM (for example) who turns out he was dud punt that needs transferring out to a 4.5 to free funds

    3. Good Times
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      I'm with you on this one and in the exact same position almost

  3. Amey
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    If la celso is seriously injured i might get Alli. Can save 1m on Son.

    Only question is I don't have Amazon subscription. Am i allowed to get Alli ??

    1. OPTA FPL
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      no

      1. Amey
        • 5 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        🙄

    2. pingissimus
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Give him some tough love first. Tell him you need to see some end product if he wants to make the side.

      1. Amey
        • 5 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        Can i ask him whether it's him or his brother ?

        1. IN SANE IN DE BRUYNE
          • 7 Years
          3 years, 6 months ago

          Absolutely!

  4. Steve The Spud
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 4 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Bit of a different RMT, anyone else starting with Utd def on the bench ?

    0.5 ITB

    Ramsdale
    Vin,Doherty,Taa
    Salah,auba,souc,armstrong
    Werner,ings,mitro

    AWB,Douglas,bissouma

    1. Amey
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Very good team except AWB

      1. Steve The Spud
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 4 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        haha, what don't you like about him? seemed to fluff his lines at the end of last season but I can see him scoring close to as many points as Doherty/tierny this year ?

        1. Amey
          • 5 Years
          3 years, 6 months ago

          Lacks composure in final 3rd

      2. ow00019
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        Much prefer Tierney at this price (provided he isn't stuck at LCB because Arteta hates his cbs)

        1. Amey
          • 5 Years
          3 years, 6 months ago

          Not sure about that either

          1. ow00019
            • 7 Years
            3 years, 6 months ago

            I think if Tierney has a season at LWB he will go off. I think Arsenal will keep more CS under Arteta and I think Tierney will be involved in approaching 10 goals. Be surprised if I don't have him in my team at some point.

    2. pingissimus
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      How many weeks between 2 and 8 would you want a United defender? Same pretty much true of Arsenal too if you’re looking at cs

  5. ivantys
    • 3 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Anyone captaining Kane? I can't help but feel he has the best fixture out of Liverpool and Arsenal.

    1. noahzark22
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Better than Liverpool against Leeds at home?

      1. ivantys
        • 3 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        Yeah Everton's pre season games still in my mind their defence are rubbish.

    2. ow00019
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Go for it

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

      He has the worst fixture

      1. ivantys
        • 3 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        Everton conceded 3 against Blackpool and holgate got injured today, oh well we shall see.

        1. hewittj1
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 8 Years
          3 years, 6 months ago

          Everton played Preston and won 2-0

          1. ivantys
            • 3 Years
            3 years, 6 months ago

            They are expected to keep clean sheets against non premier league sides anyway, but the way they struggled against blackpool I could never ignore that.

  6. noahzark22
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    I need two 5.0 or lower mids to make my team work. Who are the best options? Currently on Soucek and Ritchie

    1. thepuntmaster
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      I’d go for a 5.5 and a 4.5 and never play the 4.5

      1. noahzark22
        • 6 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        Cool, but that's not what my team needs

    2. Blues for Salah
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Ritchie looks likely to be leaving for Bournemouth.

      1. noahzark22
        • 6 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        Is that good or bad? I suspect if he still plays and is on set pieces that's an upgrade.

        1. Blues for Salah
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 4 Years
          3 years, 6 months ago

          Given that Bournemouth isn't in the Premier League, I'd say it's bad.

          1. noahzark22
            • 6 Years
            3 years, 6 months ago

            oh that's right 🙁

    3. ivantys
      • 3 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      You aiming for 2 1-3-pointers every week?

      1. noahzark22
        • 6 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        yes with potential of a 4-7 pointer

  7. MrCloppity
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    What’s anyone's thoughts on Phil Foden is year? Anyone think he might be worth saving money on instead of reaching for KDB.

    1. thepuntmaster
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Could be a good pick for sure, but not instead of KDB, potentially as well as

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

      KDB is gold....all the rest are rotation risk. Foden is big talent, but he plays for City (and we all know how much Pep love to rotate)

    3. Amey
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      😮

    4. ow00019
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      I am seriously considering having on bench gw1. Think he could provide some real value and act like a mini KDB. If he is starting 65%+ of the games his price could well rocket and he will be in everyones team.

  8. thepuntmaster
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Any Liverpool fans on?

    Is Minamino likely to start for you this season? Has been your best player in pre season I’d argue and with Mané/Salah looking off the boil, he could be a good shout instead?

    1. @persecuted_by_mods
        3 years, 6 months ago

        Can't see a situation where he's ever part of the best 11 because quite simply the other players are better than him, however yes he could have a few runs in the team this season and if you time it right and he fires then you're laughing

      • Z
        • 6 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        And on what position would he start? Bench Salah for Minamino?

      • BrockLanders
        • 9 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        He doesn't play as part of the front 3 ffs. Seen so many mention that. He'll sit just in behind them, but is very dangerous. Wouldn't surprise me in the least if he starts next Saturday..

      • TheComRED-YNWA
        • 5 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        It looks like Klopp is trying out both 4-2-3-1 and 4-2-1-3. Minamino is gonna be coming off the bench for now while they work that new system out. So, I expect games to start 4-3-3 with Wijnaldum, Keita, and Fabinho (until Henderson gets back and pending Wijnaldum's contact situation). Once Taki comes on, system changes. We have to see where he ends up playing.

      • hewittj1
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        He won’t start, potential impact sub

    2. Cok3y5murf
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Summary of what Mourinho said about Alli in the All or Nothing documentary:

      1. He called him a lazy trainer.
      2. He had a talk with him where he said that he had great potential but that his career has had ups and downs.
      3. He said that Sir Alex asked him to sign him.
      4. After Alli scored a brace in some game, when journalists asked him if Alli was back to his best, he praised him (which manager wouldn't?)

      So can someone explain to me why the conclusion is that he's Mourinho's favorite?

      1. Amey
        • 5 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        Thought they had an intimate scene 😆

        1. FPL Daniel
          • 14 Years
          3 years, 6 months ago

          Alli is doomed. I would not be supposed if he is sent to Coventry this year

      2. SADIO SANÉ
        • 8 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        aren't people saying Dier is his favourite?

        1. Amey
          • 5 Years
          3 years, 6 months ago

          Triple

        2. Cok3y5murf
          • 7 Years
          3 years, 6 months ago

          This is false too. He had a talk with Dier and did ask him why he didn't make the first team with Poch. But he also subbed Dier off early in a CL game after a poor start which they ended up winning. Dier was upset about this and Mou told Poch that he would have to start Dier the next game for this reason and bench Winks. Dier was benched lots of times under Mou last season and did not play at CB every time.

          1. Cok3y5murf
            • 7 Years
            3 years, 6 months ago

            Mou told Levy*

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

        Because, last year he said that he will build team aroud him.
        Still, much better options are Kane and Son

      4. n-doggg
        • 11 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        I had heard the opposite. That he didn’t like alli

      5. Ser Davos
        • 8 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        SAF also declared Phil Jones as the second coming in later years

    3. Gerhardinho
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Alli and Doherty vs Son Dier/Davies??

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

        Son and Dier for me EZ

      2. Aztec Kamara
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 5 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        I’d go Alli & Doc

      3. COLLIN QUANER
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        I have Son & Dier

        Alli has let me down too many times in the past

    4. Dr. Rog
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      anyone know the arsenal / villa lineups today?

      1. Big boy Bowen
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        Try FlashScore or SofaScore app

    5. Big boy Bowen
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Best way to shave 0.5m off this?

      McCarthy
      TAA | Vinagre | Pieters | Justin
      Salah | KdB | Sterling | Greenwood | Soucek
      Kane

      Steer | Mitchell | Davis | Brewster

      Thanks

      1. Big boy Bowen
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        Greenwood to Van De Beek?

        1. MosF94
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 5 Years
          3 years, 6 months ago

          Greenwood to DCL, Davis to Reed - strengthens your bench, and DCL with Jamea Rodriguez behind him could be quite the entity

          1. MosF94
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 5 Years
            3 years, 6 months ago

            And Pieters to Taylor

      2. @persecuted_by_mods
          3 years, 6 months ago

          Is that over budget or would you be upgrading someone with the .5?

          1. Big boy Bowen
            • 7 Years
            3 years, 6 months ago

            0.5 over

        • ow00019
          • 7 Years
          3 years, 6 months ago

          I can shave 5m off... Sterling to Foden

          1. Big boy Bowen
            • 7 Years
            3 years, 6 months ago

            Haha

        • Aztec Kamara
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 5 Years
          3 years, 6 months ago

          Not sure how often Pieters will play(?)
          IMO you have 1 too many premiums so you should downgrade there - probably Sterling for me - Bruno?
          Assume you’ll be having placeholders in w1?

          1. Big boy Bowen
            • 7 Years
            3 years, 6 months ago

            Really want the City double up

        • Blue&White85
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 8 Years
          3 years, 6 months ago

          Is this for a week 2 wildcard?

          1. Big boy Bowen
            • 7 Years
            3 years, 6 months ago

            Quite possibly yes

        • MikeBravo
          • 5 Years
          3 years, 6 months ago

          Kane to Werner and have some spare cash? 😉

        • Ser Davos
          • 8 Years
          3 years, 6 months ago

          TAA to Robbo or Soucek to a 4.5 2 pointer

        • Mid budget coach
          • 4 Years
          3 years, 6 months ago

          Sterling to Son. Soucek to Foden

        • IN SANE IN DE BRUYNE
          • 7 Years
          3 years, 6 months ago

          Salah -> Chelsea mid would give you like 4m

      3. COLLIN QUANER
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        Has anyone watched the Spurs series on amazon? I am really enjoying Kane's little team talks before each game, haha

        1. Amey
          • 5 Years
          3 years, 6 months ago

          Must get out of breath after that ...

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

            Thats his warm up.

        2. AC
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 11 Years
          3 years, 6 months ago

          Personally find it a glorified advert for Mourinho. They cover pochettinos season in 15 minutes. No insights into why he was fired and suddenly Mourinho and Levy are having inane conversations at the dinner table. What about the goal by sonny heh!

          Hopes are very low indeed after the first 3 episodes.

      4. Shark Team
        • 6 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        Rate my team:

        McCarthy (4.0)
        TAA Robertson Doherty Vinagre (Taylor)
        Auba Son Ziyech (4.5 4.5)
        Werner Ings Adams

        1. noahzark22
          • 6 Years
          3 years, 6 months ago

          745

        2. dunas_dog
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 8 Years
          3 years, 6 months ago

          I like it- but would probably get Dier over Doherty so you can get 5.5 m midfielder

          1. Shark Team
            • 6 Years
            3 years, 6 months ago

            I just think that if Doherty keeps up with 1 att.return per 3 matches he will compete TAA and Robbo as Mou's will be very solid this year. I just don't want to have this bench headache this is why I will play Doh in every single game along with TAA and Robbo

      5. dunas_dog
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        Best option as 6 m striker

        A Mitrovic ( tough opening fixture)
        B Adams
        C Nketiah
        D any other?

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

          Mitro

          1. Aztec Kamara
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 5 Years
            3 years, 6 months ago

            Agreed

        2. Dr. Rog
          • 14 Years
          3 years, 6 months ago

          A, but C will be a massive bandwagon if he gets nailed

        3. ow00019
          • 7 Years
          3 years, 6 months ago

          Mitro. I'm going by the trend in previous seasons where Mitro and Pukki have started well. My theory is that promoted teams have more confidence (before a few pastings bring them down to earth) and other teams come back from pre season slightly disorganised so the talisman will score goals.

        4. Amey
          • 5 Years
          3 years, 6 months ago

          C ain't good enough.

          A or B
          Probably A

        5. zelio78
          • 8 Years
          3 years, 6 months ago

          Che Adams

        6. ivantys
          • 3 Years
          3 years, 6 months ago

          I have ayew as I don't expect mitrovic to score against arsenal, leeds, wolves and sheffield. From week 6-9 I'll get him in.

        7. pingissimus
          • 5 Years
          3 years, 6 months ago

          Barnes and Ayew are decent options with fixtures

          But wait for Bats to turn up somewhere. He’d be the class of the field. Can’t see Chelsea holding him as 4tg choice striker - wouldn’t make their cup squads

          1. dunas_dog
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 8 Years
            3 years, 6 months ago

            Good point- thanks

      6. FOO FIGHTER
        • 4 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        Can anyone see Arsenal keeping many clean sheets this coming season?

        1. El Lobito 10
          • 6 Years
          3 years, 6 months ago

          Yes

          1. FOO FIGHTER
            • 4 Years
            3 years, 6 months ago

            Hhhmmm, not so sure about that.

        2. ivantys
          • 3 Years
          3 years, 6 months ago

          No as long as david luiz is playing

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

        Digne or Doherty?

        1. El Lobito 10
          • 6 Years
          3 years, 6 months ago

          Doh

          1. FPL_Devil
            • 4 Years
            3 years, 6 months ago

            Cheers!

      8. Captain Kakaroto (I blame R…
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 6 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        Anyone knows how Arsenal lined up today ?

        1. FOO FIGHTER
          • 4 Years
          3 years, 6 months ago

          They lost the match 3-2

          1. Captain Kakaroto (I blame R…
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 6 Years
            3 years, 6 months ago

            Yes, but what was the line up?

            1. FOO FIGHTER
              • 4 Years
              3 years, 6 months ago

              Can't find anything myself.

            2. InterUranus
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 5 Years
              3 years, 6 months ago

              From what I can gather (and it's a bit sketchy) it was

              Martinez
              Bellerin Holding Saliba Cedric
              Ozil Elneny Ceballos
              Aubameyang Lacazette Willock

              Pepe and Willian also played at some point

              This may not be 100% accurate but it's the best I can put together.

              1. Captain Kakaroto (I blame R…
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                • 6 Years
                3 years, 6 months ago

                Cheers

      9. El Lobito 10
        • 6 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        Any decent striker for 5m or less apart from Davis?

        Thinking 451 to get Doherty over Mitrovic

        1. Amey
          • 5 Years
          3 years, 6 months ago

          Wish there was one

          1. El Lobito 10
            • 6 Years
            3 years, 6 months ago

            Cheers

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

          Yes, Kane few season ago.

        3. Ser Davos
          • 8 Years
          3 years, 6 months ago

          In isolation I’d guess Doherty will be far more enjoyable to own than Mitro. However, in these volatile times, having Davis AND a Wickham is perhaps questionable.

          Doherty is also a gateway (drug) to Laporte and Pool. Mitro is a gateway to another bandwagon

          1. El Lobito 10
            • 6 Years
            3 years, 6 months ago

            Good points Ser Davos, cheers. I read that in the character's accent lol

      10. g40steve
        • 6 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        A few differentials is never bad in this game?

        McCarthy
        Trent, Davies, Vinagre, Keane
        Auba C, Salah, Saka, Grealish, Alli
        Vardy,

        Steer, Mitchell, Davis, Brewster,

        2m itb

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

          Davies ➡️ Dier
          Keane ➡️ Coleman
          Alli ➡️ Son
          And Saka is so not nailed

          1. g40steve
            • 6 Years
            3 years, 6 months ago

            Davies ➡️ Dier - Yes I see the reasoning.
            Keane ➡️ Coleman - reasoning? Keane outscored Coleman easily last year?
            Alli ➡️ Son - this was the one troubling me - when Kane plays Son not so prolific?
            And Saka is so not nailed - he can play in many positions?

            Who knows what GW1 will bring but have 2 m for changes & players at decent price points?

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

              He outscored him because Coleman has injury + he has competition on then position.

              Saka is rly not the best option....

        2. ivantys
          • 3 Years
          3 years, 6 months ago

          You probably gonna have at most 10 players playing for week 1.

      11. Champions League Varane
        • 5 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        Thoughts on these?
        Gw 2- Son and Ings ➡️ Bruno and DCL.
        GW 3- Auba ➡️KDB
        Gw 4- ASM➡️JWP.
        Gw 5 wildcard.

        McCarthy Steer.
        Trent Taylor KWP Vinagre Lamptey
        Salah Auba ASM Son Soucek
        Werner Ings Davis.

        1. El Lobito 10
          • 6 Years
          3 years, 6 months ago

          These plans will go up in smoke

        2. Dr. Rog
          • 14 Years
          3 years, 6 months ago

          overthinking

          i think most are preplanning a utd player and KdB transfer but beyond that your transfer will be whoever scored a couple of goals in the first two weeks

        3. Blue&White85
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 8 Years
          3 years, 6 months ago

          Your team looks good, as do the planned transfers in weeks 2 & 3.

      12. Athletic Nasherbo
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        Pretty set on this team I think providing no better 4.0m option appears and J.Rodriguez is 7.0-7.5m.

        Meslier
        James Vinagre Mitchell
        Mane(C) Aubameyang Rodriguez Armstrong
        Werner Ings DCL

        P.Farrell Bissouma Laporte Cancelo

        1. Castiel
          • 14 Years
          3 years, 6 months ago

          I like how different it is. Not sure that means much but its something

          1. Athletic Nasherbo
            • 7 Years
            3 years, 6 months ago

            Ha yeah true. Cheers. Hopefully some of the more risky picks pay off against the template.

        2. n-doggg
          • 11 Years
          3 years, 6 months ago

          James might be 8

          1. Athletic Nasherbo
            • 7 Years
            3 years, 6 months ago

            I will move to Ziyech if this is the case.

            1. Athletic Nasherbo
              • 7 Years
              3 years, 6 months ago

              Ignore me Ziyech is 8. I will look to downgrade to Zaha and upgrade Mitchell to Justin.

        3. ow00019
          • 7 Years
          3 years, 6 months ago

          Quite like the everton picks but double Man City defense with that run of fixtures? Why not diversify with Doherty or Davies?

          1. Athletic Nasherbo
            • 7 Years
            3 years, 6 months ago

            A certain Koulibaly is coming.

            I think they’re undervalued this year, and with the blank and tough fixtures I don’t think many will get on board a city defender let alone two. Genuinely think they can get a clean sheet against anyone. Fancy them big time to do well.

        4. ivantys
          • 3 Years
          3 years, 6 months ago

          Don't double mancity defence, you never know who's gonna start with peproulette

        5. Brosstan
          • 9 Years
          3 years, 6 months ago

          Can't see jrod being less than richarlison

      13. FOO FIGHTER
        • 4 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        Mitro vs Arsenal may not be a bad shout. It does not look like Arteta knows what to do with his defence...

        1. ivantys
          • 3 Years
          3 years, 6 months ago

          It's gonna be mitro vs luiz, battle between who's gonna get sent off first.

      14. Steve The Spud
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 4 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        anyone watch the England game know if Kane still looked sharp or his usual start of season sluggish self?

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

          For me he looks sluggish even when he is scoring goals, his whole demeanor is of slighlty overweight astmathic nerd.

          1. Steve The Spud
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 4 Years
            3 years, 6 months ago

            actually started to look somewhat sharp at the end of last season, shame what the injuries have taken out of him

        2. BoleynWin
          • 6 Years
          3 years, 6 months ago

          He scored a perfectly good goal (late run to the far post sliding it home) which was ruled out for an incorrect offside (no VAR used today).
          It was a laboured performance as a whole by England against a very defensive team, Kane looked as good as anyone to score and didn’t appear sluggish or slow. I’d be confident if I owned him, personally going Alli for what it’s worth.

          1. hewittj1
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 8 Years
            3 years, 6 months ago

            I think sterling looked very sharp

      15. Bottleandahalf
        • 3 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        Hi. Can I get an RMT please:

        Mc Carthy (Steer)
        Vinagre, TAA, KWP (Taylor, Mitchell)
        Auba, Son, Salah, Soucek (Bissouma)
        Ayew, Ings, Werner

        Thinking KDB for Auba Gw3
        Mitro maybe for Ayew

        1. BrockLanders
          • 9 Years
          3 years, 6 months ago

          Decent. Not sure on Ayew though

        2. pingissimus
          • 5 Years
          3 years, 6 months ago

          Solidly template

          Soucek might miss GW1 but you have Mitchell.

      16. Pickle juice
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        Anyone considering nketiah first 2 GWS ???????

        1. Dr. Rog
          • 14 Years
          3 years, 6 months ago

          briefly yes

        2. Green O' The South
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 10 Years
          3 years, 6 months ago

          Thought about it.... but GW3 I’ll be looking for Utd, City players to bring in.... none in that price bracket.

      17. n-doggg
        • 11 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        Do arsenal have any other pre season games? Guess not?

      18. jimmyabs1987
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 6 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        Which 4.5 mids are nailed?

        1. ivantys
          • 3 Years
          3 years, 6 months ago

          I think Stephens, Mccarthy, Riedewald, and maybe those brighton ones.

      19. Champions League Varane
        • 5 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        Mané over Salah? Too risky?

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

          Not at all.

        2. BrockLanders
          • 9 Years
          3 years, 6 months ago

          Not for me. Salah has been very poor in pre season. Mane was much more dangerous today and scored

        3. n-doggg
          • 11 Years
          3 years, 6 months ago

          Nope. For large parts of last season, mane was the popular option over Salah

      20. Dr. Rog
        • 14 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        RMT

        McCarthy 4
        TAA Digne Davies Vingare 4
        Auba Bruno Alli Soucek 4.5
        Werner Ings Mitro
        0.5 banked

        Martial comes in wk2, KdB wk3, and potentially Puli wk4.
        No Salah a bit of a worry but his form isnt great right now and im struggling to find a 4.5 defender i trust.