could also do Veltman Mahrez > TAA Sarr as a route to Trent

Need or Robertson. Bruno> a better defense

That looks a very ambitious team. Personally think the value in defence is decent, especially in the 5.5 bracket. I'm willing to wait for more season data before I swerve for a midfielder in the premium-to-midprice bracket.

Looking at something similar so I like it.
Only worry is no Trent obviously but I think it's worth adding funds into attack for.

Not bad, although I don't think you need Mahrez, could downgrade to Barnes and have someone better than Chambers

Get TAA, downgrade Mahrez, he will definitely get benched, his performance and overall Man City performance at the Comm. shield were not impressive at all. They are clearly missing a striker as noticeable.... I'll be going without any Man City in my GW1 team.

Rafa, good fixtures and likely to be on all set-piece was the main attraction.

I think his ownership will drop in next few days.

Yeah he's out. Wasn't on set pieces yesterday either. Put in some decent crosses as per but at 5.5m I expect a better defence + set piece threat.
Granted, our attack wasnt the greatest yesterday but Adams and Tella not starting a part in that.

FYI Good info thread here https://twitter.com/bigmanbakar/status/1424095011000492034?s=21

Example:
Big chances created: (defenders in 2021)
Trent 11
Cresswell 9
Coufal 8
>>>Digne 6
Shaw 5
Robertson 4

There are also some stats on Digne with and without Sigurdsson that you may find interesting.

Looks like that, atleast for couple of games.

Sancho unavailable for GW1, Cavani situation still unclear on his fitness level, Rashford surgery, he has to step in at least early on.

Definitely starts the first 2-3 I reckon

Dias

Pereira could be outstanding but my concern with Leicester defense is how they handle having one fit CB (for now). Weren't an elite defense last season either.

Only player to get my interest in last night game was Bertrand.

With first choice defender out, I guess they will probably concede.

Castagne will be eased in, likely to be second choice to Ricardo for most of the season bar injury, although he will get a lot of gametime as our season is long.

Bertrand looks very solid, will probably not get forward as much as Ricardo but does have set pieces in his locker and when he does go forward he looks sharp.

Ricardo looks like his 2019 self again and I'm personally banking on a big season from him, he may not be the perfect FPL asset especially with Leicester relying on Amartey/Benkovic for at least until the first international break, bar a new signing, but he is certainly an option.

Son to Bruno?

Why AwB over Shaw?
I think it wise to hold on to the 2m and await more data. Im in that boat rn. That team looks strong on paper in GW1 at least.

Nobody. short term perhaps Amarty

Haha...everyone wants to know that. Need a crystal ball mate.

Nobody is nailed. Amartey will likely start vs Wolves.

Omobamidele looks reasonably nailed for the early games.
Livramento probably wont start early on but i suspect he wont be on the bench for long. Class yesterday.
Lowton missing yesterday again (not sure why) so Bardsley maybe for Gw1.
Semedo missing yesterday replaced by Hoevee due to being pinged but should make the Leicester game.

Tough, C for now

Benrahma has never been a goal threat at PL level, though I do like him. Don't mind Greenwood but Man Utd have a couple too many variables. Would definitely keep Barnes though, whilst he may not get 90 minutes the first couple weeks as he continues to improve his fitness, he shouldn't need it to get points, especially against whoever Wolves play at left back

- Villa when they smashes by Watford

Once got two wasp stings, one on each ass cheek

Morning Andy...Cambodia is not the place to be with no AC haha (miss that place so much)

Good afternoon Andy. Care to share your current draft, still 442?

Are you the LTFPL Andy or a different one?

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The no Bruno no Salah gig, right?
I wouldn't be on any of those except Mane. Big Man Bakr is cool on Coufals clean sheets and is not enthused with a Kaneless Son. After yesterday I'm holding back on City. But if I'm pushed, A

A for sure

He'll likely play, but they were poor. The kids will be replaced by first teamers who are just returning and might not be up to speed.

KDB not out for weeks…? But Gundo could be great option for couple of gameweeks…

just watched the highlights and he had a few wayward shots and one good free kick saved...he's probably the best (safest) option for the opening GW

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Strong team

Think you’ll regret going with no Taa/ robbo

That's a good squad actually. But if it's just for the first fixtures, don't have Ayling. Wait for Leeds defensive problems to clear up.

Other than Sarr punt, it looks good.

I don’t have him. Rather I have TAA Robbo and Cancelo and think all three are better option.

I was concerned about his rib injury and want to hit the ground running.

He has been in and out of my team, not sure about his CS potential and even after being on corners last year, he managed something like 4-5 assists?

I will probably start with him but feels like he is one of those players who aren't going to convert numbers into points.

he played very well in our four nil thumping of Everton...just watched it this morning...I wasn't gone on him up til recently (mostly due to his fitness to start the season) but he's a must for me now

I can't afford him, and won't be tearing up my side to do so either. Think he'll do well this season but will frustrate as well.

One side glance at a kebab away from being a fatty boombah again.

How's the no BS draft coming along?

That's the spot I'm finding hardest to settle on. Son, Mahrez or Havertz? Latest draft has him on the basis that he'll be desperate to perform 100% with Lukaku in the stands.

See my post above for my thought.

It's put me off Havertz, not because I think it will have a negative effect on his output (I actually think the opposite) but the fact I'll want Lukaku as I think he'll rip it up this season. He's a much better player than he was with Chelsea, WBA, MUN and that's scary!

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Tell me about it. Was all set on my team but Everton and the Ings transfer completely changed my plans.

Worse this year with 3 games before the window closes

All settled couple of days ago but not anymore… starting to consider Greenwood+Jota for GW1. They should be nailed for a few gameweeks, with some nice fixtures… thoughts?

Villa the main dilemma for me, really hope we get clarity on their formation and who starts in the friendly today.

Yesterdays friendlies threw some spanners in the works as they say, but hopefully clarity shall arise after a few more days

Mine? It's shabby! 😀

Martinez
Dias, Shaw, Dunk
Salah, Bruno, Buendia, Gross
Watkins, Antonio, Toney

Bench : Sanchez, White, Amartey

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Not much in it other then whether you think you'll captain Son or Bruno more for me

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Had him in all my gazillion drafts until today. Gone off starting with any City assets which freed up cash to start Ings- and Bamford. Toney was always the lowrisk cheap starter

Was Rachel Riley at least in goal?

7-8

As long as they have potential, I don't mind whether it's differential or template.

Gundogan, Son, Toney can be Mahrez, Bamford, Watkins

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Ask after that?

I mean that was a common question of Shaw until he played yesterday.