Sleeper

Can Raul Jimenez re-enter the mid-price FPL forward conversation?

The Fantasy Premier League (FPL) forward pool is awash with appealing-looking mid-price options in the £6.5m-£8.0m bracket.

Ivan Toney (£6.5m), Dominic Calvert-Lewin (£7.5m), Ollie Watkins (£7.5m), Patrick Bamford (£8.0m), Kelechi Iheanacho (£7.5m) and Michail Antonio (£7.5m) all have double-digit FPL ownerships at the time of writing, with Callum Wilson (£7.5m) and Danny Ings (£8.0m) also among the tried-and-tested names in this rung.

Going under the radar somewhat is Raul Jimenez (£7.5m), who has plundered 52 attacking returns in 86 Premier League appearances to date and averaged a very respectable 4.9 points per match in doing so.

Now back in full training and clocking up the minutes in pre-season friendlies, the Wolves striker is the latest player to come under the radar in our ‘Sleeper’ series – a collection of articles on proven FPL performers who had a quiet 2020/21, be it through injury, loss of form or otherwise.

2018/19: FPL REVIEW

Dallas at left-back as Bielsa shuffles Leeds pack for trip to Wolves

In his first season as a Premier League player, the striker ranked third among forwards for shots (111) and shots in the box (88) on his way to scoring 13 goals. Jimenez was further down the list for big chances (19), however.

The Mexican also created the fifth-most chances (42) among forwards and was joint-top with Callum Wilson for big chances created (13).

That saw Jimenez rack up the fourth-highest expected goal involvement (xGI) figure (19.19) behind Jamie Vardy, Sergio Aguero and Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang.

The Wolves forward ended the season with 23 attacking returns, having totaled three Fantasy assists alongside seven regular ones.

2019/20: FPL REVIEW

What's the best strategy for choosing forwards in FPL? 8

Jimenez was at it again in the 2019/20 season, going one better as he produced 24 attacking returns.

He topped the shots charts for forwards in that season with 118 attempts, which was 17 more than nearest challenger Gabriel Jesus.

Jimenez was also first for shots in the box (93), although eight forwards registered more than his 23 big chances.

He was out in front for the creativity stakes this time, creating another 13 big chances for his team-mates.

Jimenez created 48 opportunities in total, second only to Liverpool’s Roberto Firmino.

The striker landed in second on the xGI charts in 2019/20, with his total of 21.73 not far off first-placed Jamie Vardy (23.35).

In his curtailed 2020/21 campaign, Jimenez ranked fifth among all forwards for attempts (26) from Gameweeks 1 to 10 – the point at which he sustained his sickening injury.

Only four big chances arrived during that time, however, which placed him a lowly joint-16th among strikers.

2021/22: THE PROSPECTS

Can Bruno Lage make Wolves' attackers more appealing in FPL?

Having suffered a fractured skull in Gameweek 10 of last season, Jimenez returned to full training in July of this year as pre-season began.

His first kickabout in nine months came in the mid-July warm-up game against Crewe Alexandra, with the Mexican clocking up half an hour of pitch-time and putting himself about early on; always a good sign from a psychological perspective after such a traumatic incident.

Not only does Jimenez have to regain form and match fitness after a horrific injury, he has to do it under a new manager.

Bruno Lage could potentially be a tonic for Wolves’ attacking assets, however, with the former Benfica manager having a reputation for playing more offensive football than his predecessor.

Jimenez traditionally struggled for ‘big chances’ under Nuno Espirito Santo, although did offset that with his durability (he was an ever-present in the Premier League for over two years until his injury) and by being more creative than most of his positional rivals.

We will need a few Gameweeks to assess Lage’s impact and Jimenez’s match-sharpness but that marries well with Wolves’ relatively difficult opening fixture list of Leicester (a), Spurs (H) and Manchester United (H), which gives us an audition period of sorts before the September international break.

The schedule brightens significantly from Gameweek 4.

If fully fit, Jimenez could certainly stake a claim for a spot in our squads among a stacked mid-price striker bracket, considering his proven FPL potential.

836 Comments Post a Comment
  1. Christina.
    • 14 Years
    3 years, 3 months ago

    What happened to Sarr? He is way better than ESR.

    1. jia you
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      Watford innit

      1. jia you
        • 8 Years
        3 years, 3 months ago

        6.0 is a bit pricey for bench as you won't want to play Sarr every week

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

          I'd 100% play him every week for the first 10 games.

          As for the negatives, I can't see him having a high ceiling. I wouldn't imagine Watford scoring 2+ goals very often.

    2. R.C.
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      Overrated

    3. DAZZ
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      No idea, people picking up ESR obviously arent looking at the stats

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

        They are looking at the team Sarr plays for.

    4. farmerfat
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      He plays for Watford.

      1. Christina.
        • 14 Years
        3 years, 3 months ago

        That was not a problem last week.
        Penalties(possibly)
        Did so well 2 years ago in PL
        Blah blah blah...
        FFS.
        Typical.

        1. DAZZ
          • 10 Years
          3 years, 3 months ago

          Group think, sheep. The second a few teams pop up without Sarr others follow. A lot of people dont think for themselves, it’s too easy to just copying a draft

          1. jia you
            • 8 Years
            3 years, 3 months ago

            true that, wish there was a bit less herd mentality on here...but I guess that's society in general now also to an extend

            1. DAZZ
              • 10 Years
              3 years, 3 months ago

              Yup. I hate the brighton heavy defence template. All the cheap 4.5’s, great options and good way to save money. I’m going heavy at the back with TAA Robbo Digne and Castagne.

              1. jia you
                • 8 Years
                3 years, 3 months ago

                Yeah, going Castagne and Cancelo myself...think both could be good (despite rotation risk) and slightly under the radar picks. Chilwell and Coufal are two others that are in and out...I must have a think for attacking defenders than begin with C lol

                1. DAZZ
                  • 10 Years
                  3 years, 3 months ago

                  Haha 🙂 personally with TAA and Robbo, if Alonso leaves chelsea i will definitely consider robbo > Chilwell

    5. Flair
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      People replying with Watford... we're picking players not teams 😆 Sarr is a comfortably better asset than ESR.

    6. Well you know, Triffic
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      Best 6m option imo. Saka or Pepe are the best bets from Arsenal.

      1. Andy_Social
        • 12 Years
        3 years, 3 months ago

        Much as I'd like Sarr or Harrison, after squeezing in Kane, sacrifices have to be made. I'm 'reduced' to ESR in my latest draft.

  2. Tomerick
    • 10 Years
    3 years, 3 months ago

    Pick 1 from each:

    A) KDB
    B) Bruno

    1) Nacho
    2) Wilson

    1. jia you
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      A2 for me if both fit to start GW1

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

      B
      2

    3. Tomerick
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      Wilson it is then!

    4. Keith Kiely
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      B 2 for me

  3. R.C.
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 3 months ago

    Bottomed - Anyone has any idea why Lamptey is not training or is he?

    1. SAUCY SALAH
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      Probably still injured lol.

      Having said that I’m after the 3 best 4.5 defenders!

      1. R.C.
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 3 months ago

        I'm after 1-2 and there aren't any tbh..

        1. SAUCY SALAH
          • 7 Years
          3 years, 3 months ago

          Lowton usually consistent, Ben White could be good value and Coady too if Wolves sort themselves out

        2. Well you know, Triffic
          • 14 Years
          3 years, 3 months ago

          Ayling, Lamptey, Wolves, Ben White

          1. SAUCY SALAH
            • 7 Years
            3 years, 3 months ago

            Cheers this is what I was thinking.

            1. Well you know, Triffic
              • 14 Years
              3 years, 3 months ago

              Brighton Leeds and Wolves have good rotation. Add 1 West Ham and Watford aswell if you want. Good fixtures for a long long time.

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

      No

  4. SAUCY SALAH
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 3 months ago

    Josh King had any pre season minutes yet?

    1. R.C.
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      How's the team looking now?

      1. SAUCY SALAH
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 3 months ago

        Below, got 2 drafts. One very imbalanced with 4 big hitters and Robbo and a more balanced 3-5-2 which will have only one or Bruno/Salah

    2. Thomas Magnum
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      Don’t think they’ve played any meaningful preseason games yet. Apparently they’re playing 4 games on the 24th, 27th, 31st & 7th (UK dates) I’m interested to see what kinda minutes he gets and if not him which other Watford forward will get minutes

  5. DAZZ
    • 10 Years
    3 years, 3 months ago

    All those weeks spent tinkering, hours wasted, and a meaningless template formed when Kane signs for City 🙂

    1. SAUCY SALAH
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      Not for me, Kane been in all my drafts 😉

    2. Christina.
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      Jip.
      We have already seen some bandwagons....most will turn into banjowagons.
      Toney
      Lamptey
      Sarr
      ESR
      Who next?
      Probably Cantwell.

      1. DAZZ
        • 10 Years
        3 years, 3 months ago

        Whoever scores a brace for their team in pre season against a sh*t league 2 team

        1. Haa-lala-land
          • 3 Years
          3 years, 3 months ago

          Brownhill. World class and essential.

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

      Bruno to Kane an easy swap. I still dont trust The Sun though. Will wait for a more reliable source before I change my team

    4. 3 A
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      So dont make a RMT then. Just sit and do nothing.

      1. DAZZ
        • 10 Years
        3 years, 3 months ago

        Literally can do that. May aswell build a team 7 days before deadline. Not 1 draft you see today will stick @ GW1

        1. 3 A
          • 9 Years
          3 years, 3 months ago

          But you altrady did RMT yesterday

          1. DAZZ
            • 10 Years
            3 years, 3 months ago

            Yeah, what are you trying to prove? im confused? I dont remember saying i wont stop tinkering myself?

            I just said you could stop building untill a week before deadline, doesnt mean i will

    5. jia you
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      I'd prefer it if he doesn't sign for City and have him as a bit of a differential early doors

      1. SAUCY SALAH
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 3 months ago

        Same

      2. DAZZ
        • 10 Years
        3 years, 3 months ago

        What do you consider differential? He’s 30% owned and currently 8th highest owned player in the game ahead of the likes of DCL, TAA, Raphina, Digne, Bamford, Iehanacho. All heavy template players.

        1. jia you
          • 8 Years
          3 years, 3 months ago

          I guess I mean over the big two Bruno and Salah whom I'm going without and hoping Kane starts best of the three

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

      I think we always knew that would happen.

    7. Thomas Magnum
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      That’s why I haven’t even logged into my account on FPL yet, just been messing around with price templates on my phones notes application lol

  6. SAUCY SALAH
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 3 months ago

    Bachmann
    Robertson | Ayling | Lowton | White
    Salah | Bruno | Son | Dallas
    Kane | King

    Foster | Bissouma | Omobamidele | Davis

    Still on this draft…

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

      Wow.

      1. SAUCY SALAH
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 3 months ago

        A bad wow or a good wow lol

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

          Very bad. I think adding Son takes way too much from the rest of the side. 3 4.5 DFs, King, Dallas, really not a fan.

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

            Also, one playing sub with Covid still around...

            1. SAUCY SALAH
              • 7 Years
              3 years, 3 months ago

              Do you think they’ll still call off games with virtually everyone being vaccinated by the time the season starts?

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

                Call off games no, individual players miss out yes - we saw that happen during the Euros. Add injuries and rotation and I'd like to have at least two playing subs.

                1. SAUCY SALAH
                  • 7 Years
                  3 years, 3 months ago

                  I think there will be a 4.0 def that emerges.

          2. SAUCY SALAH
            • 7 Years
            3 years, 3 months ago

            Each to their own, no worries

    2. Christina.
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      Robbo->vvd
      Upgrade King
      x

      1. SAUCY SALAH
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 3 months ago

        That’s a shout, hmm

      2. R.C.
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 3 months ago

        VVD isn't ready though

    3. Well you know, Triffic
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      That bench. My eyes.

      1. Andy_Social
        • 12 Years
        3 years, 3 months ago

        that's funny 🙂

    4. R.C.
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      No Sanchez? Why?

      1. SAUCY SALAH
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 3 months ago

        Think Watford will be better defensively

      2. SAUCY SALAH
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 3 months ago

        And allows me to get Lamptey if I want without doubling up

      3. DAZZ
        • 10 Years
        3 years, 3 months ago

        He isnt a sheep

    5. Ook
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      I like that it's different. You're trusting a lot to that defence though

      1. SAUCY SALAH
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 3 months ago

        Thanks - I know, do think there will be good value in defense this year

    6. The 12th Man
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      I always like seeing your drafts.
      Pretty much the same way you’d play Fantasy NFL. Studs and Duds.

      It’s not for me but don’t change.

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

      You can not role that defence, got no hope.

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

      I do like the King pick, a lot actually. but the guy above is right with Son sucking too much money out of other areas. Nice to see something different though

    9. Thomas Magnum
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      It wouldn’t be as bad as people are making it out to be if it ends up King is a starter and a 4.0 defender starts off because I’m sure at some stage of the season most people will have 3 out of Salah, Bruno, Son & Kane but if you can start off with all 4 you’ll be laughing

  7. SAUCY SALAH
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 3 months ago

    Danny Rose 4.5 at Watford anyone?
    Also anyone know if any of the 4.5 defenders for the promoted sides offer set pieces/attacking threat?

    1. R.C.
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      Get Kiko mate if you want a Watford def

      1. SAUCY SALAH
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 3 months ago

        Have their keeper but just wondered if any were good attacking wise, I know back in the day Rose was a bit of a beast

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

          Seemed lazy and past it when he had his loan spell at Newcastle a two years ago. Don't think he still has it in him personally

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

      Prefer Burnley

    3. lilmessipran
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      I don't even think Danny will be the outright first choice at the start of the season.. Bachmann or kiko for Watford defence imo

  8. The 12th Man
    • 11 Years
    3 years, 3 months ago

    Bernard Anício Caldeira Duarte Has left Everton and joined UAE team Sharjah FC.

    That’s £135k per week off our books for a fringe player.

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

      it's a classic Everton signing, sign a player that none of the 'rest' can afford but is simply not good enough for the 'top 6'

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

        Massive wages due to getting him on a free transfer.
        He had his moments but was too lightweight for the Premiership.

        Townsend and Gray aren’t great replacements but their wages combined will be a lot less than Bernard’s and they will offer more than Bernard as decent squad players.

        Hopefully we’ll get a decent first choice like O’Neil from Burnley.

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

          Townsend couldn't get a contract at Palace whilst Gray has been free to walk from his previous two clubs is another angle.
          Your financial status in the league allows you the potential to be an exciting progressive club but we just don't see it, in my opinion.

          McNeil*

          1. Eze Really?
            • 10 Years
            3 years, 3 months ago

            I have some respect for Townsend. McNiel is exactly what Everton don't need. A good player but no pace.

          2. The 12th Man
            • 11 Years
            3 years, 3 months ago

            Opps.

          3. The 12th Man
            • 11 Years
            3 years, 3 months ago

            Cutting the wage bill . Bench players on stupid amounts of money is handcaping us from buying the players who deserve the money.

    2. Eze Really?
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      Bernardo will do. Only 4 waste of space heavy Everton earners to go.

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

      so with Bernard gone, Siggy going to prison, J Rod either sold or soon to be injured as usual, will that promote Tom Davis (5m) into an attacking midfield position and a viable FPL option ?

      1. Haa-lala-land
        • 3 Years
        3 years, 3 months ago

        Just waiting for Siggy's FPL red flag - Prison, 6 months.

  9. jia you
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 3 months ago

    Actually thinking about Kane to City would be horrible for FPL and make it so boring as you'd have to captain him every week in the hope of gaining any headway owing him and probably over half the game would be doing the same...would be no fun at all

    1. jia you
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      *owning him (damn phone)

    2. Rassi
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      Agree

    3. Christina.
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      Like in the Cr7 days.

    4. The 12th Man
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      Yep. Imagine if Messi had joining City last season though.
      That’s worse than Kane.

    5. Andy_Social
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      Well yes, but what can you do? All aboard, 99% ownership, 198% EO.

      1. Eze Really?
        • 10 Years
        3 years, 3 months ago

        It would be an easy way of calculating dead teams anyway.

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

      Possibility, when 'no clubs have any money' as it has been quoted where is all this Spurs spending money coming from...

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

      Yup. Incredibly boring, definitely over 50% ownership and most the time over 100% EO. Sigh, it was bad enough owning Bruno and gaining nothing when he hauled

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

      One less headache on match days

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

      It'd make it more boring, but not boring per se IMO. The season when everyone had Salah (c) for 75% of the season was still fun.

    10. Je suis le chat
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      Fascinating to see how Kane will do at City, presume he'll get penalties, otherwise not worth the price imo.

      1. jia you
        • 8 Years
        3 years, 3 months ago

        of course he'll be on pens

    11. el polako
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      Other way of looking at it is that other players in your team will be very important.
      If most of active players will perma cap Kane at City then picking right high scores in other areas will be imperative.
      Also there will be time when Kane gets injured and everyone will have to make quick decision on their own.

    12. Alton E.
      • 15 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      I think rotation there will still keep things interesting. There's been many perma captains before (Suarez, Rvp, Ronaldo) and still the seasons were good fpl wise.

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

      Having only 1 premium is a differential of sorts. If you know you will cap them every week, then can you justify a second? Even more differential if it isn't Kane at City. Not sure what I'll do, was happy with Salah as my one premium.

    14. Scots Gooner
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      Possibly eliminates the lottery of a captaincy pick though and will come down to management/selection of your remaining squad.

      I say this as someone who is horrendous with captaincy picks and looking for a positive...

      1. jia you
        • 8 Years
        3 years, 3 months ago

        yeah that's a fair enough point mate

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

    I like to start the season with one or two left field picks. If anybody is currently over in the left field, who are you seeing?

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

      I really like Welbeck, if he's in that field

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

        He is. Thanks.

      2. Eze Really?
        • 10 Years
        3 years, 3 months ago

        Hardly left wing, more inside left. (smile)

    2. DAZZ
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      Starting with Castagne and Iehanacho, and have 0.5 for Buendia > Barnes if he looks like starting. Triple Leicester.

    3. West End Exile
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      Fabio Silva, cheap and could benefit from playing alongsige Jimenez if Wolves paly two up front. In my current draft.

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

      Dubravka

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

        But should Martinez start slow everyone could likely jump to Sanchez so it is only a consideration.

    5. Haa-lala-land
      • 3 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      Not so much left field: Barnes, Bowen, Havertz, Foden, Meslier, Castagne, Trossard, Pepe, Reguillon, Tierney, Dunk,Maupay/Welbeck, Jack Harrison, Rodrigo

      More left field: Docherty, Dele Ali, Joao Pedro, Luke Thomas, Nathan Tella, Chambers, Masuaku, Ben Johnson, Hojberg and Werner/Aubameyang (lol)

      1. Haa-lala-land
        • 3 Years
        3 years, 3 months ago

        Junior Firpo

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

    First draft for this year. Any major issues apart from keeping an eye on pre-season fitness?

    Meslier, Sanchez
    TAA, Shaw, Lamptey, Coady, Ayling
    Son, Barnes, Salah, Buendia, Harrison
    Watkins, Cavani, Welbeck

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

      Looks fine. You know the risks going without the highest scoring player last year.

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

        Thanks for the reply and yeah for sure. Was flip flopping between Cavani/Son vs Toney/Fernandes. Prefer the former for now

    2. zes
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      Are you not worried about minutes/injuries around Lamptey, Barnes, Cavani and Welbeck? I can understand gambling on one or two... but is four risky players not excessive?

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

        Yeah for sure I agree thats why i said i'm keeping an eye on pre-season fitness

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

          Even if fit you wouldn't expect 90mins/GW from any of these week in week out. After ten games I reckon only Barnes would get close to having played 700 mins.

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

            i'd agree to disagree on that but appreciate the comment

    3. Eze Really?
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      See below. You have Barnes (just) slightly different from boring.

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

        thanks for the reply yeah its pretty template for now, see how the pre-seasons go before putting a punt or two in

    4. Haa-lala-land
      • 3 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      This is a great team. Barnes should have a great season. Buendia is a gamble despite what people say. If he doesn't work out there's plenty of 6.5's to jump onto. I'd have been white over coady though. Coadys not as nailed as we all think this coming season. If you wanted to stick with wolves, air nouri will be better. He should cement his place this season.

  12. Chelsea91
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 3 months ago

    Thought on below team?
    Ederson
    Taa,Shaw,Fofana,White
    Raphinha,Son,Bruno,Salah
    Watkins,Toney

    Forster Gilmour Davies Williams

    1. Eze Really?
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      It is fine mate.
      More or less copy and paste outside of Ederson.
      IMO Week 1 drafts are a waste of time. rather talk about your differentials.
      RMT is always a pain this time of year.

    2. Holmes
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      I would drop Ederson and get a 5th defender, cant play White and Fofana every week. something like Martinez and Ayling or Henderson and Coufal or Sanchez and Stones/Rudiger

  13. Baines on Toast...
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    3 years, 3 months ago

    So if Kane goes to City, he'll rocket in ownership and be borderline essential (if he starts) for GW2 against Norwich.

    How would this affect everybody's drafts? Would you:

    A. Try to squeeze Kane in alongside Bruno and Salah
    B. Drop one of Bruno and Salah
    C. Ignore Kane given the possibility of post-Euros rest

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

      Probably drop Bruno. Wouldn't nuke my team to squeeze the 3 in. Kane will be essential and almost perma captain material

    2. Holmes
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      C

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

        Depends how close yo deadline the move is

        City play spurs gw1 and kane may not play....in that case I'd probably save cash to bring kane in for gw2

        Maybe look at salah sancho kane options....with someone like Antonio/ watkins as a placeholder

        There are nice cheap options that may make it viable....beundia toney esr etc

    3. DARK SIDE OF THE LOON
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      Iy's easy to make a Kane, Bruno, Salah team. No Son though.

      1. Andy_Social
        • 12 Years
        3 years, 3 months ago

        Easy to make, but not attractive. I've got one with Salah, Kane and TAA, having taken Bruno out (no Son). Still don't like it.
        I suspect a few cramming in the Big 3 will have 4x4.5 defenders and a non-player. Horrible.

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

          I have made one with 3x4.5 defenders with Salah Bruno Raph ESR midfield. One non-player.

  14. Eze Really?
    • 10 Years
    3 years, 3 months ago

    I listened to the Pod yesterday with Andy of LT FPL and Suj and James at Planet FPL.
    The interesting topic was the amount of people who copy Andy.
    It was noticeable the Euros mini league Andy had on how the ranks were so much better than average.
    It would explain how a large percentage of copiers in Andy's excellent season can actually impact overall rank with 170k subscribers.
    I like Andy but I can't help wish he has a stinker this year and everyone's rank improving by 25%. (smile)
    Just a note, Black Box, Planet, FML FPL and Lets Talk FPL are my favourite sites.

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

      Andy is nice enough guy but number of adverts in his clips is just silly, puts me off watching him.

      Personnally apart from some FFS guys(Inc The Wire\Black Box) my favourite content creators are Suj & James - love the way James analyse football.

      1. Eze Really?
        • 10 Years
        3 years, 3 months ago

        I hear you, Nobody is perfect. When you have 170k followers he is doing something right though.

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

          Oh yeah absolutely, not knocking what he's doing and wish him luck going forward.
          It must be great felling to turn your hobby in to regular job.

      2. jia you
        • 8 Years
        3 years, 3 months ago

        I can't stand most of them as they know very little about football but I do agree James is well informed and has a good take on the game

        1. Eze Really?
          • 10 Years
          3 years, 3 months ago

          A good content creator and Suj is a nice guy.

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

            Chemistry between the two of them, bit of banter and James's knowledge is what makes the show.

            1. jia you
              • 8 Years
              3 years, 3 months ago

              Yeah they are a very listenable duo

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

          To elaborate slightly:
          - Luke & Neale for their fresh out of the box ideas
          - Black Box for the great numbers analysis and Marks touch
          - The Wire as they often challenge each other points of view
          - Already explained Planet FPL.

          Don't really listen to anyone else, sometimes have a peak at the main Hub guy.

          1. Eze Really?
            • 10 Years
            3 years, 3 months ago

            Try FML FPL. If you can handle the negative bias many English have with Yank content it is refreshing.

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

              FMLFPL is by far the best pod out there imo - genuienly funny/entertaining guys too who have a great read on the games, very different to the statsy based pods everywhere else.

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

              Thanks, will give them a go.

      3. zes
        • 9 Years
        3 years, 3 months ago

        I don't listen to his pod or whatever but I respect the guy for still posting here with the little people. Most stop as soon as they start getting paid by the site.

      4. Eze Really?
        • 10 Years
        3 years, 3 months ago

        FPL wire is good content but they must turn up their volumes,

    2. zes
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      I've personally noticed my rank improve when I stop listening to podcasts, reading twitter etc. Just gonna try to keep it simple this year

      1. Eze Really?
        • 10 Years
        3 years, 3 months ago

        For sure. But you know what you are doing.
        I have 2 in my main ML who coped, tried to copy Andy all year.

    3. Flair
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      The amount of hate he got for making the KDB move a minute before deadline in DGW27 really shows there's a lot of people copying him these days.

      1. Eze Really?
        • 10 Years
        3 years, 3 months ago

        Absolute This^ I wonder if he stopped his deadline stream picks he would lose many followers?

    4. Thomas Magnum
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      Do these people have the viewers best interests at heart or their own/advertisers?

      1. Eze Really?
        • 10 Years
        3 years, 3 months ago

        People have to earn a living. Think of all the bookmakers.

    5. jia you
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      It would just piss me off to copy somebody's decisions if they didn't work out...much prefer making my own somewhat informed yet mostly rubbish decisions.

      1. Eze Really?
        • 10 Years
        3 years, 3 months ago

        I agree, It would be bored shxtless.

        1. jia you
          • 8 Years
          3 years, 3 months ago

          yeah and the fear of having a drop in OR by taking risks is becoming almost non existent with the herd...it's my favorite part of the game...some seasons it works most it doesn't but I'll continue playing alternatively until I win the damn thing haha!

          1. jia you
            • 8 Years
            3 years, 3 months ago

            *I mean taking risks is becoming non existent due to fear

            1. Eze Really?
              • 10 Years
              3 years, 3 months ago

              I got you. In South Africa with riots, covid, electricity outages most pods send me to sleep for another day.

          2. Eze Really?
            • 10 Years
            3 years, 3 months ago

            I like your style bud. A man after my own heart!

      2. ᶠᶦˡᵗʰʸLucre $$$
        • 9 Years
        3 years, 3 months ago

        The people who are influenced by him are those not capable of making their own decisions. This isn't exclusive to followers of Andy though - there are a few on here who similarly effectively get their team picked for them.

        1. Eze Really?
          • 10 Years
          3 years, 3 months ago

          Of course. But the deadline stream really illuminates the problem. The one thing I never take notice of is RMT's though. It is a weakness in FPL generally.

          1. ᶠᶦˡᵗʰʸLucre $$$
            • 9 Years
            3 years, 3 months ago

            Perhaps. I don't think it should really change the way we play though. Just pick the team/captain you think will score most points, and back your own judgment, regardless of what anyone else is doing, en mass or otherwise.

            1. Eze Really?
              • 10 Years
              3 years, 3 months ago

              This buzz word "bias psychology" is an influence. Pur FPL content is boring. Characters make the pods. Another thing is Live FPL has come along with "effective ownership" This is a pain in the arxe if you ask me. Bye bye individual thought!

        2. jia you
          • 8 Years
          3 years, 3 months ago

          a few is being very nice lol but each to their own...I think almost all of us can be affected subconsciously by spending too much time on here...I know I've made the odd transfer that I didn't really want to do due to this but for the most part I play my own game

          1. Eze Really?
            • 10 Years
            3 years, 3 months ago

            Isolation has been a godsend to content creators.

            1. jia you
              • 8 Years
              3 years, 3 months ago

              true

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

              And Jeff Bezos.

  15. Big dog
    • 3 Years
    3 years, 3 months ago

    A) castagne Mahrez DCL
    B) white Fernandes Toney

    Any thoughts?

    1. Eze Really?
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      B will put you half way up the rankings GW1 and A put you in top 20% or bottom 20%

      1. Big dog
        • 3 Years
        3 years, 3 months ago

        Oh.....
        Maybe I'll start again

        1. fish&chips
          • 14 Years
          3 years, 3 months ago

          I think what false profit is trying to say is that both are OK options but option b is much higher risk / variance. So whichever you choose probably depends on your risk appetite.

          Taking moves like A all season will give you more chance of a solid season end rank

          Taking moves like B all season will give you more chance of a top 100 finish than A, (but bear in mind the chance of that happening is very remote and a 500k+ rank is also much more likely than A

  16. Differential C (Mark)
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 3 months ago

    Bruno-less, Salah/Kane draft.

    Sanchez
    Alexander-Arnold Shaw Digne
    Salah Barnes Bowen Smith-Rowe
    Kane Cavani Watkins

    Gunn Ayling Omobamidele Brownhill

    0.0m ITB

    I quite like it even if Kane doesn't play in the first City game.

    1. No Professionals
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      the midfield looks horrible. You've got rotation risks galore.

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

    3rd try

    Sanche
    Taa shaw digne (manquillo lamptey)
    Bruno salah buendia raph (gilmour)
    Antonio watkins iheanacho

    Thinking to fit ESR but not sure. Waiting for your advances

  18. Football 365
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 3 months ago

    What do you make of this lot ?
    Sanchez foster
    AWB Robbo taa Johnson manquillo
    Salah Bruno Greenwood raphinha esr Gilmour
    Wilson Watkins obafemi

    1. jia you
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      nice having four subs in covid times

  19. Football 365
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 3 months ago

    Sorry no Gilmour flirting with the idea of going Gilmour for Greenwood and addidng another 7.5 striker like nacho

  20. Flynny
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 3 months ago

    Can see a scenario where kane moves to city at the 11th hour.

    And kane doesn't play in that gw1 city v spurs match....

    And millions of fpl managers effectively have him on the bench...

    1. jia you
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      but they'll have a good autosub and Kane in place for Norwich at home 😉

    2. ᶠᶦˡᵗʰʸLucre $$$
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      Yep, reckon there will be an off the record agreement for him to not play GW1 even if the move is done quickly.

    3. Andy_Social
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      Better than using your WC in GW2 though.

    4. Dr. Rog
      • 15 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      if he goes to City I doubt he would play in the Sp*rs match. its the sort of thing where the transfer will be agreed with a gentlemans agreement in place not to play that match.... its not technically allowed but the euros is the perfect excuse.

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

        The choice would be to bench kane gw1 and have him ready and primed for gw2 v norwich

        Or have cash in the bank...start off with someone like watkins and bring kane in gw2....

      2. Ze_Austin
        • 5 Years
        3 years, 3 months ago

        Is "Spurs" an expletive or offensive somewhere? Is there something I'm missing about choosing to type "Sp*rs"?

        Or is it just banter?

        1. No Professionals
          • 7 Years
          3 years, 3 months ago

          assume he's an arsenal fan

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

            Oh thanks! Banter, then

    5. TheTinman
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      The 11th hour would come in GW3...

  21. bitm2007
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    3 years, 3 months ago

    Watkins to Jimenez pencilled in for GW4.

    1. TheTinman
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      Same

  22. Dr. Rog
    • 15 Years
    3 years, 3 months ago

    Sanchez 4
    TAA Digne Fof (Lamp/Ayling)
    Salah Jota Rafa Bendy 4.5
    Kane Nacho Watkins

    with vague ideas of Bendy --> ESR around wk4 and upgrading 1 of the 4.5s

    1. Andy_Social
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      That's what I've got, with nerves re Jota.

      1. Dr. Rog
        • 15 Years
        3 years, 3 months ago

        often flip flop between Robbo + ESR + 4 and the above Jota + ESR + Fof

        Thought process for the Jota team:
        -Jota has a supreme PP90... along with Foden/Mahrez its at a par with Salah/Kane/Bruno levels.
        -Jota might well be nailed for the first few at least (Copa America)
        -There are other 7.5 options that could be very appealing (Pepe, Mount, Greenwood, Barnes, Lingard, Torres)
        -Not doubling on a defence that hasnt proven itself to be back to its best *yet*
        -ESRs first 3 fixtures are poor (and Bendy-->ESR seems to be the right timing for both of them)

  23. No Professionals
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 3 months ago

    If the Kane to City move happens, I'll probably go for the 3 big hitters as it gives you more room for manoeuvre...

    Sanchez
    Trent Coufal Fofana Lamptey
    Salah Bruno Raphinha Buendia
    Kane Toney

    Steele Ayling Brownhill Obafemi

    Doesn't look bad at all in my opinion.

    1. Tinkermania
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      You do realise that he won't be the main man at City? He won't start all the games and attacking returns widely distributed.

      1. Eze Really?
        • 10 Years
        3 years, 3 months ago

        This^

      2. Baines on Toast...
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        3 years, 3 months ago

        Or he’ll go full Lewandowski.

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

          This is the more accurate expectation. If he did this well at Spurs, imagine what he'll do at City with the best offensive system in the world and incredible creative teammates around him...

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

        I think the expectation is that he'll be Pep's new iteration of Messi. The talismanic attacker who'll be the target of most of what the team creates, while creating for others too

        Pep hasn't had a clinically finishing + creative talisman for a while, I think. He's had one or the other, both in two people, but not both in one person

        That translates to a lot of points, if true

      4. No Professionals
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 3 months ago

        if they pay 160m for him he will play more often than not (like De Bruyne).

        He'd have his minutes managed more (rather than the ridiculous 90mins every week at spurs even when they are 2 or 3 up), which should help with his injuries.

        At City he breaks prem scoring records in my opinion.

        1. Tinkermania
          • 5 Years
          3 years, 3 months ago

          I doubt cost of player will affect the successful philosophy the team has used over the past few years. And he will have to adjust to City style of player. City won't adjust for him.

          1. No Professionals
            • 7 Years
            3 years, 3 months ago

            I think Kane is smart enough to understand “score all the sitters de bruyne creates for you”

          2. Andy_Social
            • 12 Years
            3 years, 3 months ago

            The successful philosophy over the last few years had at its centre Aguero as star striker. Last year was an anomaly. Kane will be the main nailed player at City, omitted only when his ankles give out again or his minutes sensibly managed (missing the odd easy fixture) to preserve them.

            1. Tinkermania
              • 5 Years
              3 years, 3 months ago

              With due respect, City didn't play around Aguerro. Aguerro was amazing striker that adjusted to City's philosophy. I know City won't change the style for him. If they did that would become a top 6 side too. That team is oozing with talent, athleticism, pace, goals to name but 4. Nailed top two in fpl.

      5. Dr. Rog
        • 15 Years
        3 years, 3 months ago

        if he continues his sp*rs form he will be a goals + assists machine.
        think more like Henry/CR7 in his pomp, or more recently Messi at Barca.

        of course he could flop completely, but he isnt going to Chelsea so thats less likely to happen

    2. Eze Really?
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      Save some time and just type "I put kane in my team" (smile)

  24. antis0cial
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 3 months ago

    If Kane does go to City, does that make Son much more appealing? I guess he will be up top, on all set pieces, including pens, but maybe losing Kane will have too big of an adverse affect? Difficult price point with Salah/Bruno/Kane the main options for the premium spots. Opinions?

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

      Kane assisted most of his goals so will be interesting.

    2. No Professionals
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      i think it makes Son as appealing as current.

      Pro - talisman, penalties, still captaincy option against poorer teams
      Cons - loses main supply line, loses fixture proofness

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

      Kane's move might cement Alli's place in the XI, which is quite interesting for that price

      Before last season, Son was generally considered essential whenever Kane was injured. As crazy as this sounds due to last season's antics: Son isn't dependent on Kane. Son isn't dependent on his teammates. His output depends almost entirely on the coach's tactics. I don't think I'm able to gather evidence now, but there's a correlation in my memory between Son's heatmap and his FPL returns, regardless of the coach and Kane

    4. jia you
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      less appealing for me especially if Spurs don't sign a decent playmaker and/or striker...Kane and Son have such a good understanding which certainly topped up Son's output

      1. jia you
        • 8 Years
        3 years, 3 months ago

        sure Son often did well with Kane out but over a prolonged period of time I dunno and Nunos tactics will be interesting to see...perhaps Doherty will become an option again

    5. Pukki Blinders
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      Makes a Son a pile of rubbish. Who’s going to create for him? Dele? No thanks

      1. No Professionals
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 3 months ago

        Son has done well in Kane's absence before?

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

      Sit and wait on Spurs, fixtures aren't super so can see how they set up without Kane. For me it makes Alli interesting, especially at that price, also Ings if he were to go.

  25. farmerfat
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 3 months ago

    I cant wait for everyone to captain Kane only for Pep to rest him against teams like Watford or Brentford. Comes on for 1 point cameo. Typical Pep move

    1. antis0cial
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      He will get rests, but I don't think he will be rotated as much as others. In his prime Aguero played quite a lot of minutes per season in the league if I recall correctly.

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

        Of course he will be the main man but Kane is injury prone. Pep does not need to flog him like they did at Spurs. Very likely to rest him in smaller games. He has done the same with Aguero and Sterling in the past.

    2. jia you
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      I think Kane wouldn't be happy with rotation and assurances would be made that he plays most games when fit and firing but perhaps that's a sacrifice he's more than willing to accept to finally get a medal...who knows with Pep anyway eh...guessing game.

    3. Baines on Toast...
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      Yes this is interesting. Bigger scores might come in bigger games (Like Aguero v Spurs in the past). Definitely think you need a bench with him - Pep is still Pep.

      Also this would make KDB incredible too.

  26. joeydelucchi
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 3 months ago

    Hows mine please ladies and gents?

    Sanchez
    shaw chilwell doherty
    bruno kdb son jota buendia
    nacho toney

    johnson
    lamptey
    davis

    Marks out of 10?

    1. jia you
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      5

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

        care to elaborate?

        1. jia you
          • 8 Years
          3 years, 3 months ago

          Kdb fitness concern, double Spurs and no Kane, forward line a bit weak (-5)

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

            thanks , i think doc will have a good season back under nuno. and Son is basically a premium at a better price.

            you think toney is weak? its a punt i agree ...but 43 goal involvements last season in champs (i know a lesser league) if he even gets half then that would be great at 6.5m
            ....and nacho is defo not weak

            1. jia you
              • 8 Years
              3 years, 3 months ago

              fair enough Doherty could certainly become an option again...Nacho is fine but has more competition for his place now...I'm not sold on Toney as I'm unsure he'll get the chances created for him with Brentford stepping up a level

    2. Baines on Toast...
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      Small point but go Obafemi over Davis - you may well want those Villa slots for others...

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

        thanks , does oba get any minutes at all tho?

    3. Pukki Blinders
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      -4 marks for no Kane

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

      my first post in a while, completely forgot how you never get sensible answers on here

      1. jia you
        • 8 Years
        3 years, 3 months ago

        you just asked us for a mark out of 10 tbf

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

          yea that wasnt at you, was at another comment

  27. Pukki Blinders
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 3 months ago

    Were The Sun actually the first ones to report the Kane rumours?

    If so it’s time to disregard this rubbish

    1. No Professionals
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      yeah there is this. When I saw the comments on here I searched around for a big story, nothing.

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

      Haha I agree, there is no real reliable source right now.

    3. jia you
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      My brothers mates cousin's lawyer is dating Kane's sister and he says that the move will go through

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

        David ornstein of the athletic was on sky earlier and said he hadn't heard the se news re kane

        He is extremely well versed on transfer stuff and v reliable

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

          You do have to question where all this Spurs spending money is comey from, considering they recently had to pay out Mourinho + the obvious financial implications all clubs have experienced.

  28. Baines on Toast...
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    3 years, 3 months ago

    I think the Kane move would actually be good for FPL. Literally everyone here has Bruno & Salah now - this would mix things up, force compromises, and bring KDB and Son more into the conversation as well.

    1. Dynamic Duos
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      No one would have Bruno when Kane moves

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

        simply too hard to fit in all three.

      2. Baines on Toast...
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        3 years, 3 months ago

        Really? Last season's top scoring player with two fixtures against teams where he scored 17 points last season?

    2. jia you
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      Totally disagree...think it would be horrible whereas if he stays at Spurs and they do well under Nuno it would make for a fun season

  29. kobewan
    • 4 Years
    3 years, 3 months ago

    Would you get Kane if he transferred to Man City, knowing he could be rotated like all of those Man City assets?

    1. Dynamic Duos
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      Yes 100%

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

      Depends how many other striker options they have at the end of the window.

    3. jia you
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      The biggest no brainer in a long time (unfortunately)

  30. TheTinman
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 3 months ago

    Do we know when Rashford is out until? What do we think Man Utd XI is without him?

    Hendo
    AWB Varane Maguire Shaw
    Pogba McTominay
    Greenwood Bruno Sancho
    Cavani

    Can't see Martial, James, Mata or Lingard being ahead of Greenwood.

    1. Baines on Toast...
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      Sancho will go RW, Greenwood rotate with Sancho & Cavani. Pogba likely starting LW choice as at the end of last season, with Martial an option too.

      1. TheTinman
        • 9 Years
        3 years, 3 months ago

        Pogba LW just seems bizarre. Is that to facilitate Fred?

        1. jia you
          • 8 Years
          3 years, 3 months ago

          Nah it will be Martial/Greenwood in that spot I reckon until Rashy returns with Sancho right side

          1. jia you
            • 8 Years
            3 years, 3 months ago

            Greenwood perhaps sharing some game time with Sancho on the right also

            1. TheTinman
              • 9 Years
              3 years, 3 months ago

              I agree. Rashford will also rotate with Cavani if everyone is fit.

              1. jia you
                • 8 Years
                3 years, 3 months ago

                lots of interchangeable positions but I'd imagine Rashford off the left and Sancho off the right with Cavani/Greenwood/Martial being the first choice if all fit

        2. Baines on Toast...
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 14 Years
          3 years, 3 months ago

          This is literally how we played for most of the end of last season?

          1. Baines on Toast...
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 14 Years
            3 years, 3 months ago

            Pogba in the double pivot does not work. We are looking to sign a new DM.

            1. jia you
              • 8 Years
              3 years, 3 months ago

              think the hope is to sign and play with one specialist DM with Bruno and Pogba in midfield and three forwards

              1. jia you
                • 8 Years
                3 years, 3 months ago

                Varane and a DM like Rice might allow this more attacking formation and not have to play rubbish McFred so much

                1. jia you
                  • 8 Years
                  3 years, 3 months ago

                  I will for one be very disappointed if we don't sign a proper DM this Summer