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Can Watkins transform Aston Villa attack and offer FPL points potential?

Ollie Watkins (£6.0m) landed at Villa Park last week for a club record fee of £28m, and could be the answer to many of their problems. Could he help Fantasy Premier League managers out as well?

The 24-year-old, who scored 26 goals in the Championship last term, has penned a five-year contract, and is in line to make his Premier League debut in Gameweek 2, when Aston Villa entertain Sheffield United.

Villans boss Dean Smith had been desperate to sign a new striker, and rightly so. Villa’s forwards contributed a meagre six league goals between them last season, and just two, via Wesley (£6.0m) and Mbwana Samatta (£6.0m), in 2020. 

Upon signing, Smith said of his new recruit:

“Ollie has developed into one of the most sought-after strikers in the country and we are looking forward to seeing him show his great qualities in an Aston Villa shirt. He is a hugely determined character who has both the ability and personality to succeed at the highest level.” – Dean Smith

Priced up at £6.0m by FPL, Watkins will be hoping to build on that stunning 26-goal campaign in the top tier, but for Fantasy managers, is he a viable option for our forward lines, and if so, when might be the optimum time to invest?

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

History and Statistics

Newton Abbot-born Watkins started his career at Exeter City, where he progressed through the academy ranks. 

Having impressed for the under-18 side, a first-team debut followed in 2014, but it was a successful loan spell at Weston-super-Mare when he started turning heads, scoring 10 goals in 25 appearances for the Conference South side.

“He has a lot of talent, he could run with the ball superbly with both feet and could do the bread and butter stuff very well. His talent eventually shone through and it’s proven to be the case at Exeter. He’s got speed and as well as playing up front, is very competent on the wing. You can also play him through the middle due to his great first touch. We played a 3-4-3 formation and he played in that top three. He was very flexible and offered us so many options.” – Former Weston-super-Mare manager, Ryan Northmore

Once back at Exeter, Watkins kicked on and racked up 21 league goals across the following two seasons, which was enough for Brentford to make their move. Signed for a fee thought to be just under £2m, Watkins was initially used as a wide forward, where he scored 10 goals in each of his first two seasons. 

However, it will undoubtedly be the 2019/20 campaign he’ll be remembered for most. 

After the sale of Neal Maupay (£6.5m) to Brighton and Hove Albion, Watkins made the switch to a central striking role. The change worked wonders, as Watkins finished joint-top scorer in the Championship with 26 goals, with Brentford only narrowly missing out on promotion to the Premier League. 

Amazingly, every single one of those 26 goals came from open play and when you exclude penalties, Watkins scored more league goals than any other player in English football last season. 

“I normally call him the beast. He’s a remarkable player and person. He’s so dedicated. Of course, he wants to be top scorer, but that’s not his main aim. He’s so dedicated to improve every single day, so he’s a coach’s dream because of course we want to focus on little details. We’ve been working very hard on his positions and how to run in the box and the link up play. Overall, he’s just improved massively as a player and also as part of the leading group. He’s driving the team. Look out there how hard he works – it’s a joy to have a striker like that. He’s one of the hardest, if not the hardest working offensive player in the league, and he’s also the top scorer. That’s not a bad combination.” – Brentford manager, Thomas Frank

Now at Villa, Watkins will be reunited with Smith, who signed him from Exeter City when he was Brentford manager, with the player adding:

“I am so excited to join Aston Villa and to reunite with Dean Smith as my Head Coach. I cannot wait to wear the famous claret and blue in the Premier League. I want to do something special here and score some goals.” – Ollie Watkins

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2014-15Exeter City | Weston-Super-Mare (Loan)League Two | Conference South2 | 240 | 10
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2016-17Exeter CityLeague Two4513
2017-18BrentfordChampionship4510
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Watkins is 5ft 11, and is used to leading the line having been deployed as a lone striker in a 4-3-3 at Brentford. 

He is quick, strong and extremely hard-working, and is best summed up as a complete forward, who is equally comfortable running the channels, or dropping deep to link play.

When looking at Watkins shot map from 2019/20, what shines through is that the vast majority of his shots came inside the area, while the breakdown of last season’s goals also backs up his all-rounder tag: 16 were scored from inside the penalty area, eight from inside the six-yard box, with two coming from long-range. 

He is also capable with both feet – he netted 10 with his right-foot, seven with his left-foot and eight with his head. 

That heading stat is worth noting, considering Villa finished sixth in the Premier League for crosses last season, with 798, behind only Manchester City, Liverpool, Sheffield United, Chelsea and Everton.

It didn’t take long for Watkins to convert from a cross either, as he scored the winning goal in Saturday’s 1-0 friendly victory over Manchester United, with a diving header from Trézéguet’s (£5.5m) delivery. He also opened the scoring against Burton Albion on Tuesday night.

His fitness in recent seasons is also a huge positive. Brentford played 46 league matches last term, plus three more in the play-offs, with Watkins playing every single match and missing just 10 minutes throughout. The season before he missed just five league games, and a single fixture the campaign before that. 

Prospects

The prospect of seeing Watkins line up alongside Jack Grealish (£7.0m) is exciting.

Last season, barring Kevin De Bruyne (£11.5m), no player created more chances than Grealish, while as a team, Villa ranked sixth for chances created, with 369, and tenth for shots (456). The issue was that they only managed 41 goals.

If Watkins can start converting some of those Grealish chances, then you’d expect Villa to push on and avoid another relegation battle this season.

Adjusting to Villa’s system shouldn’t take long, with both Brentford and Villa favouring a 4-3-3, while his position in the starting XI is also secure, as he will immediately move ahead of Samatta, Keinan Davis (£4.5m) and Wesley in the pecking order. Essentially, it will be his place to lose.

So, when might be the ideal time to invest?

I’ve seen some suggest Gameweek 9, but I think we should be looking at Gameweek 6 when Villa have six home ties in 10 matches, against Leeds United, Southampton, Brighton and Hove Albion, Newcastle United, Burnley and Crystal Palace. 

Add in a couple of decent looking away trips to West Ham United and West Bromwich Albion, and I think this run of fixtures looks pretty appealing.

Villa’s fixtures from Gameweeks 6 to 15

Villa have been crying out for a clinical finisher who is able to score with his head and feet ever since Tammy Abraham (£7.5) returned to Chelsea in the summer of 2019, and in Watkins, I think they may well have found their man.

That being said, the Premier League is a completely different level to the Championship, so some caution is required. 

Nevertheless, FPL managers have reason to be excited with Watkins coming in at just £6.0m. 

Right now, I’d suggest scouting him over the next few weeks, and if progressing as I expect him too, make a move ahead of Gameweek 6.

His statistics from the last campaign certainly suggest he should be able to make an immediate impression, and if he were to hit around 12 league goals this season, I think that would be deemed a success, and would no doubt go a long way towards helping Villa avoid another season languishing near the bottom of the table.

FPL Lessons Learned from Gameweek 1

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  1. Piggs Boson
    • 12 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    H2H Leagues still showing last season https://www.fantasyfootballscout.co.uk/head-to-head-leagues/

    Any idea when this will be updated?

    I don't even know what division I'm in yet, let alone if I won my GW1 game.

    1. Gregor
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      I will flag this.

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

      Cheers, will look at getting this updated

    3. Now I'm Panicking
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Imagine it is a hell of a job for the person sorting it out as would think the dropout rate from last season is naturally going to be quite high which will skew everything.

      1. Piggs Boson
        • 12 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        Depends how much of it is automated. Hopefully they have a program that does all the hard miles.

  2. The Tinkerman
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Where does Son play when Bale arrives? RW I guess?

    1. Gregor
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Bale could play as the 10 or as an inverted winger.

      1. The Tinkerman
        • 8 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        Yeah looking at Transfermarkt seems he is heavily used on RW since the move. So I guess Son, Kane, Bale front three... which COULD be great.

    2. Rocky FPL
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Son will continue on the left I reckon. Bale can play on the right.

    3. Ask Yourself
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Kane
      Son Alli/Lucas/Bergwijn Bale
      Hojbjerg Lo Celso
      Reguillon/Bavies Alder Dier Doherty
      Lloris

    4. Piggs Boson
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      How much has he declined?

      Because if he's anywhere near what he was last time he was the in the Premier League, we have a captain-every-week player. He was extraordinary.

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

        A lot, but Spurs can return him closer to past glories

      2. The Tinkerman
        • 8 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        He’s gonna be captain of my fantasy Ryder cup team

        1. Now I'm Panicking
          • 9 Years
          3 years, 6 months ago

          😆

        2. Piggs Boson
          • 12 Years
          3 years, 6 months ago

          😆

      3. Rocky FPL
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 6 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        He hasn't declined much imo. The problem is his fitness. He never gets continuous run in build some form and momentum. If he can stay fit, he will be an interesting option as he is a complete forward. Shoot, cross, headers, you name it, he has everything in his locker.

    5. Pukki Party
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      LW

    6. Warby84
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Bale will be on the golf course

  3. pablo discobar
    • 14 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Although Bruno and KDB are predicted to rise tonight, one should also remember that a GW1 blank is unprecedented. Possible that special rules may apply.

    https://twitter.com/FantasyFootyFix/status/1305962394984812544?s=20

    1. Ask Yourself
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Yep. No rides for the mancs last night makes me think this could well be the case

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

        But nobody else rose either so still a chance

        1. pablo discobar
          • 14 Years
          3 years, 6 months ago

          They were over 100 the night before too, could be they have increased the threshold for the gw1 blank teams.

          1. JELLYFISH
            • 11 Years
            3 years, 6 months ago

            Interesting as KDB and Bruno were all over 100% with Bamford when I checked last night and Bamford is now 5.6m

            1. pablo discobar
              • 14 Years
              3 years, 6 months ago

              yeah the night bamford and willian rose

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

            What about gabriel. He still hasn't risen either. Has been above 100 on fplstatistics twice too

    2. My heart goes Salalalalah
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Wildcards probably. They will rise this week

  4. Ask Yourself
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Just for GW2 x
    A) Bavies (sou)
    B) Watkins (SHU) -4
    C) Digne (WBA) -4

    1. DARK SIDE OF THE LOON
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Although Spurs have signed I would still suggest keep Davies, only for this week.

    2. Cowboy John
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      A

    3. Rocky FPL
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      C

    4. JELLYFISH
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      C, but plan to keep at least until GW5 with their fixs

  5. waltzingmatildas
    • 13 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    If Pulisic is out, which do you prefer?
    A) Pulisic and Ings - Bruno and Wilson (-4)
    B) Pulisic and Werner - Bruno and DCL (-4)
    C) Pulisic - Greenwood
    D) Pulisic - James Rodriguez

    1. DARK SIDE OF THE LOON
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      D

    2. Boly Would
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      D

  6. Quan MisTaka
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Whu no love for Greenwood on here?
    Have i missed something?

    1. southernrocker1
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Uncertainty over the repercussions of his Iceland antics, pretty much.

    2. Gregor
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      United trying to sign another wide forward + indiscretions.

    3. Make United Great Again
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Because of his recent publicity. People weary he won’t start.

      Don’t think we’ll be signing Sancho either...

      Jamez & Greenwood best options are 7.5m

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

    Mccarthy
    Taa justin davies
    Bruno salah auba soucek asm
    Werner wilson

    0.5 itb ? Actually am i need spurs defence ?

    Asm to doucoure ? Tell you opinion

    1. The Knights Template
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Save the trade, Sir DSHV!

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

    Pulled the trigger yesterday and did Ings, Alli -> Bruno DCL for -4.
    Was very keen to save 1mil and do Martial James instead, but penalties and no proven FPL value edged it.
    Dunno if it pays off immediately, but at least I feel much comfortable with the team.

    McCarthy (Button)
    TAA Egan Justin (Douglas Taylor)
    Auba Salah Bruno ASM Souchek
    Werner DCL (Brewster)

    1. JELLYFISH
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      I reckon you've a reasonable chance of clawing back the -4 and some on those moves

  9. OptimusBlack
    • 10 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Rodríguez C ?
    Yaaaay
    Nope Auba C

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

      Auba

    2. Make United Great Again
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Auba (C)

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

      Cheers

  10. Gazza2000
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    See a lot of people asking should I do Havertz/Alli and Ings to Hames and Martial and most answers are "Yes do it" but if you ask people is it worth doing Ings->Martial for a hit the answer is always no.

    What am I missing here?

    1. Rocky FPL
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Haha maybe if you ask, Havertz/Alli to James for a hit, the answer will be yes.

      1. Gazza2000
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        Lol, yes that could be it 🙂

    2. Gregor
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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      • 14 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      ngs could do well + you’re already 4 points down on the deal.

      I would sell Ings to Martial for a hit though.

      1. Gazza2000
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        Cheers, I'm on the fence on this one

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

      Alli was rubbish, Havertz even worse, whereas Ings played ok.

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

      Would take the hit for James and Martial easy decision

  11. Nightcrawler
    • 4 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Where are my price rises????

    Wc wasted unbelievable huge blow to season

    1. JELLYFISH
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Bamford and Willian rose - see post above

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

      Most of the moves to bring the united and city boys in are probably wildcarders. Wildcards have never affected price changes.

      Also they have not played a game yet, it would not make any sort of sense for their price to change without having played a minute of football (similar to players who have flags / are injured). The transfers are skewed and hence won't follow normal price rise algorithms.

  12. Bubz
    • 10 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    If fpl have any sense, which I’m sure they do, they’ll have Man U & Man C players’ prices locked or at a higher threshold this week.

    Price increases are typically caused by an increase in ownership over and above a player’s original baseline ownership - usually due to their performances. We’re in a situation where these players haven’t even played yet, and are essentially now amassing their baseline ownership prior to their first game. If this causes price rises, their prices are going to end up inflated beyond where they should be.

    Can be argued that it doesn’t matter and this should be planned for by fpl managers but I just think it would be a bit naive of fpl to have price rises occur on these players this week

    1. Ask Yourself
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Just surprised they never publicise anything about this

      1. Piggs Boson
        • 12 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        The lack of transparency is frustrating.

        We are all in the same boat, sure, but now we're not just playing FPL, we're also playing "Guess What Towers Is Thinking", which is not the game anyone wanted to play. Transparency would be nice.

        1. pablo discobar
          • 14 Years
          3 years, 6 months ago

          agreed. Pretty sure they have fixed them though

    2. fr3d
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      They are most likely at a higher threshold this week which shouldn't be a surprise to anyone

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

      Why? Completely unfair on those who are making moves early based on expected rises

      1. fr3d
        • 6 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        If you're dead ending your team week 1 for a 0.2 then you're doing something wrong anyway

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

          What if im unable to afford bruno or martial if they have risen

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

          No ones gonna rise 0.2m this week, If anyone does it'll be Willian.

      2. pablo discobar
        • 14 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        could argue using price predictions is an unfair advantage

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

          Its there for everyone no sectet code to check their site

          1. pablo discobar
            • 14 Years
            3 years, 6 months ago

            yeah, but I'd say for the vast majority of players they are totally unaware.

            There's definitely something afoot with the gw 1 blank players imo

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

        Logical tbh, they should black price rises for players who haven't played yet (similar to players with flags)

    4. Now I'm Panicking
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Lol @ thinking FPL have sense.

      Not that I'm still bitter over that unlimited transfers in GW30 BS from last season or anything 😉

    5. Team Bobcat
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Valid points.

      Has there been clarification from fpl bosses?

      There is a strong argument to be made for wilcarding in those circumstances should prices soar but witheverh passing day it may be counterproductive..

      Only a game

      1. pablo discobar
        • 14 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        Only fantasy football fix have tweeted about it - the fact they are confused about means somethings up

  13. Henryyy
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    What option do you prefer?

    A Bruno DCL
    B Martial Hamez +1m

    Team structure is kinda off with Salah Auba (City mid) Bruno Werner

    1. Rocky FPL
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Where does that 1m go is crucial.

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

        Ive got Mitro and Soucek so im sure that 1m will come handy

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

      see above mate. was debating this myself and went for A

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

      I would go with A

  14. OverTinker
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Not bringing any city or united this GW. Anyone else doing the same?

    I have following team. Wants to save transfer.
    Mccarthy
    Justin doherty TAA
    Auba(C) Salah Havertz ASM
    Werner Adams mitro

    Nylamd Ferguson Taylor Bissouma

    1 m itb

    1. wheato
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      I have a very similar team (teams selected wise) and I’m saving with potential for -4 next week

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

        Yes I am planning the same. I don’t care about the price rise at this moment at all.

    2. Kloppage Time
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      similar side as well and holding this week, looking to a mini wild card or WC next week

    3. Free Hat
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Saving as well. One game wont destroy the season imo.
      Sticking with Son and planning for 2a3 transfers in gw3.

  15. Team Bobcat
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    The season of the early wildcard

    It seems a very ligical strategy to have wilcarded earlier in the week. The idea being to chase price rises and hope the a few differential picks come in trumps. Your teamcould have gained 1m by the end if this week.

    Nearly too late now unless your team is a complete mess

    1. wheato
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      How exactly? You need a 0.2 rise to bank any profit.

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

        May Be he is talking about team value

    2. The Tinkerman
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Providing any of the blanking players actually rise it may work. I suspect they may be price locked until GW2 as has been discussed.

    3. Team Bobcat
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      I understand that.

      But lets say you amass players totalling ten who jump 0.1 in price then it is probably theyeill jump again next week.

      Willian and banford will jump again before deadline date also.

      You team value at the start of next week should be 101m easy and growing

  16. wheato
    • 11 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Predictions for the Southampton v Spurs match?

    Got a decision on playing KWP, B. Davies and Taylor against Leicester.

    What do you think

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

      I'm playing TAA Bavies Taylor and benching KWP, we just don't do clean sheets.

      1. wheato
        • 11 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        That’s what I’m on currebtly

    2. DARK SIDE OF THE LOON
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      1-1 or 2-1 Spurs.

      1. wheato
        • 11 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        Was thinking a score draw personally

    3. Now I'm Panicking
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Spurs 3-0. Bale hat-trick on his return playing against the club that nurtured him. Golf swing celebrations incoming.

  17. WVA
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Picked Davies as more nailed than Doherty to start with FML

    1. wheato
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Same. Really didn’t see them getting Regulion

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

        Same as most on here, just shows this game is all luck.

      2. Pompel
        • 10 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        Yeas this s**ks. Will this Regulion bloke go straight in?

        1. Rocky FPL
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 6 Years
          3 years, 6 months ago

          He will replace Davies eventually.

    2. Make United Great Again
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Yeah. Blow for Davies owners now

  18. UpAndAway
    • 10 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Set 1.5m aside for a Son to Bruno move, but would Rashford + 1.0m leftover be a wiser move? Enables an upgrade of ASM if needed.

    1. DARK SIDE OF THE LOON
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      ASM to who is the question.

  19. BNMC
    • 4 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Is Haverts to Rashford -4 a good move?

    1. Letsgo!
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      good!

    2. Gregor
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Not sure how fit Rashford is.

    3. Concrete
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Wait for me...Chelsea after Liverpool could be worth a double up

      Need more info

  20. Letsgo!
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    nyland gonna start for aston vs sheff?

    1. The Tinkerman
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      I’m starting him just incase

    2. Make United Great Again
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Why?

      1. Letsgo!
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        why? cause i have him and i wanted start him over mccarthy

        1. Gregor
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • Has Moderation Rights
          • 14 Years
          3 years, 6 months ago

          You might as well just start him anyway then.

        2. The Tinkerman
          • 8 Years
          3 years, 6 months ago

          Nothing to lose, is there? I have the same keepers as you, Nyland starts.

        3. Make United Great Again
          • 11 Years
          3 years, 6 months ago

          But he’s second choice isn’t he

          1. Gregor
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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            • 14 Years
            3 years, 6 months ago

            We still don’t actually know but he did play in the cup last night.

    3. wheato
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      I think Steer starts

  21. Lignja
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Gtg?

    McCarthy
    Taa, Justin, Struijk
    Salah, Auba, Kdb, Havertz, Asm
    Wilson, Mitrovic

    Nyland, Davis, Mitchell, Vinagre

    1. ⚔★Vibudh★⚔
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      I don't think Struijk will play when Cooper is back, have you used your FT?

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

        Yes Mane to Kdb was my transfer

  22. Ask Yourself
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    United missing out on reguillon makes Shaw very interesting. Looked insanely sharp in pre season

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

      He's getting a lot of YC's that spitting donkey

    2. Gregor
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Still time to find another one though.

      1. Ask Yourself
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        Most fans seem to be resigned to the fact there was no back up to reguillon. Shaw and Williams won’t be the end of the world if they can get Sancho and upamecano

        1. Piggs Boson
          • 12 Years
          3 years, 6 months ago

          I'm fairly sure Williams will be a RB long-term. He's right-footed, and they're looking to move on Dalot.

          They need another left-footed LB badly, it caused problems when Shaw was out which no one to hold the width for Rashford to come inside.

          It sounds Telles is the most likely atm.

        2. Gregor
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • Has Moderation Rights
          • 14 Years
          3 years, 6 months ago

          Fair enough, I think I’d still want to wait though unless you’ve got early wildcard plans anyway.

    3. Make United Great Again
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Agreed. I’m currently on Coleman (WC)

      But might change over to Shaw

  23. anish10
    • 13 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Ings > DCL?

  24. scubasmithy
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    So like many I had planned Salah to Bruno on week 2..... Salah stopped that happening with his haul.

    So taken the plunge and gone 2 up top, Mitrovic and Son to Bruno and Brewster. It is a -4 but I'm happy. Likely rise for Bruno and likely drops for both Son and Mitrovic helped with the decision making.

    1. Letsgo!
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      i will keep son

    2. Tinmen
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      I did the same bud. Where you not tempted by Everton tho because I was

      Who you captaining ?

  25. ⚔★Vibudh★⚔
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    G2G?
    McCarthy (Steer)
    TAA Davies Justin KWP(Mitchell)
    Salah Auba Havertz (Bissouma)(Reed)
    Werner Ings Wilson

    A) Havertz to James Rodriguez
    B) Save

    Plan is to KDB to Auba next week, maybe with Reguilon now happening, I can save and do Davies to Saiss along with that.

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

      B for now

  26. FCSB
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    What to do here??

    McCarthy
    TAA Robertson Ayling
    Aubameyang Havertz Alli ASM
    Werner Vardy Adams

    Nyland Bissouma Mitchell Vinagre

    1. Alli >> Greenwood
    2. Havertz >> Greenwood
    3. Alli >> JamesRod
    4. Havertz >> JamesRod
    5. Save

    Thanks

  27. Tinmen
    • 10 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Folks, Auba or Bruno captain ?

    1. Gunners in Haaland
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      same dilemma

    2. ⚔★Vibudh★⚔
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Auba

    3. wheato
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Auba.

      Both on pens but I see Arsenal scoring more than Man Utd

    4. Gregor
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Auba.

  28. The Legend Squad
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    I think the power mid this season will be:

    Salah Fernandes KDB JRod

    Working towards that

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

      On that + Klich on WC

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

      Has JR scored yet?

      1. Camzy
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        It's a good thing he hasn't yet. People haven't flocked to him yet/are doubtful when he's looking at WBA cry BHA in his next 3.

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

      It looks nice but you would have no Arsenal attacking cover which would worry me

      I throw Willian instead for James and and DCL up front with Werner. Trent would have to be sacrificed however

      1. Camzy
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        With Arsenal's fixtures of doom coming up, I'm very happy to avoid and if they punish me, so be it.

        liv SHU mci LEI mun.

        It's literally the fixtures of death. Completely absymal. Will not be looking at Arsenal until GW8.

        1. Tinmen
          • 10 Years
          3 years, 6 months ago

          Right enough

    4. Eat my goal!
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Early days - chelsea mids: no puli, Havertz playing no.10 could be a completely different proposition, ziyech. Cheap Utd/city greenwood/foden could be gold. 1 gameweek is not enough to draw any conclusions particularly when 4 teams weren’t party to it!

  29. wheato
    • 11 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    What are early thoughts on Reguilon’s impact on Spurs attacking transitions?

    With Doherty particular attacking as we know and Davies considered the one to drop into a back 3, can we see a change given Reguilon’s attacking tendencies.

    Could be something to watch.

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

      People are talking about the Davies back 3 factor but I saw much less of that against Everton, which is a continuation of the tactical style in the last four matches of the lockdown. It seems likely that both Reguilon and Doherty will be allowed to attack, even in a 4-2-3-1.

    2. Gobigorgohome
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      good for son

  30. Make United Great Again
    • 11 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    A. Luke Shaw
    B. Coleman

    1. ⚔★Vibudh★⚔
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Michael Keane