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Non-‘big six’ Premier League team of the season: How CLUB compares to FPL


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CLUB is a new, free-to-play mobile Fantasy game that allows football fans to create, build and sell their own digital football club and step in the shoes of a Club Owner (CO).

Uniquely, you’ll be able to choose players from Europe’s top five leagues and they’ll score you points based not only on their performances in domestic leagues but also in European competitions too.

CLUB’s intuitive scoring system promises to match the ‘eye test’ of football fans with the usual rewards for things like goals and assists.

We saw evidence of this last week when we studied CLUB’s Premier League team of the season, which saw Declan Rice make an appearance at the heart of the midfield – something that would never happen in a Fantasy Premier League (FPL) dream XI!

This time, we take a look at CLUB’s team of the year from players outside of the top six.

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BEST NON-TOP SIX PREMIER LEAGUE XI THIS SEASON

GK – Jose Sa (Wolves, 163 points)

Two Wolves assets are in this back five and they are a curious case. 11 clean sheets have been kept, yet their expected goals conceded (xGC) of 52.71 is much different to the real amount (29). This 23.71 gap is far higher than all other teams, suggesting a combination of good luck and fantastic goalkeeping.

RB – Matty Cash (Aston Villa, 109 points)

The attacking right-back is on fewer points here than in FPL and his position seems to be on a much lower standard than the others, with 109 being enough to get in. His recent pair of goals and assists took advantage of him having the fifth-most shots and third-most penalty touches amongst all defenders.

CB – Conor Coady (Wolves, 152 points)

Having only missed 14 minutes of league action this season, captain Conor Coady is hugely influential to this Wolves team. It’s also been his most productive season in front of goal, with three goals compared to just one throughout all three previous campaigns.

CB – Ethan Pinnock (Brentford, 148 points)

Brentford centre-back Ethan Pinnock is much more successful in CLUB than FPL, where just 90 points have been accumulated so far.

LB – Aaron Cresswell (West Ham United, 148 points)

Five of the remaining seven players are West Ham assets, which makes sense considering they’re the highest-placed team outside the top six. Whilst not as productive as last season’s 11 assists and 11 clean sheets, Aaron Cresswell continues to be one of the Hammers’ biggest attacking threats.

CM – Declan Rice (West Ham United, 210 points)

The only name to make both this and last week’s line-ups. Declan Rice is a fine example of how CLUB differs from FPL: its point-scoring system finds a way to reward defensive midfielders and therefore sits them side-by-side with attacking players when it comes to viable options. Rice ensures they are well-represented here, despite collecting just 85 FPL points so far.

CM – James Ward-Prowse (Southampton, 199 points)

Two more goals against Brighton last week have taken James Ward-Prowse up to nine for the season. He is the top-scoring player here outside of West Ham assets.

RW – Jarrod Bowen (West Ham United, 215 points)

Despite a recent injury restricting recent game time, as well as rotation around Europa League matches, Jarrod Bowen is still joint-top for most assists this season. His 14 is in good company, alongside Mohamed Salah. Nine goals aren’t bad, either.

AM – James Maddison (Leicester City, 183 points)

It was a slow start to the season for James Maddison, who totaled just one goal before Gameweek 13. Yet, since then, seven goals and eight assists from the subsequent 19 appearances. As Leicester are one of only three sides to have Double Gameweeks 36 and 37, he is backed to have a strong finish to the season.

LW – Pablo Fornals (West Ham United, 172 points)

The surprise entry is West Ham’s Pablo Fornals. Overshadowed by the explosive starts of Michail Antonio and Said Benrahma, then the brilliance of Bowen over the winter months, Fornals has barely been mentioned in FPL circles. 105 points have arrived from six goals and three assists but CLUB is a much more profitable platform for the Spaniard.

CF – Michail Antonio (West Ham United, 197 points)

It truly is a miracle that Antonio made this team. Because when we talk about explosive starts, it was only really the first three matches. Four goals, four assists, then a Gameweek 4 red card at Southampton. He is now on a horrific run of two goals from 24 league appearances, before being given a rest against Chelsea.

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How Do I Play CLUB?

Like all the Fantasy games we know and love, CLUB users pick real players and score points based on their real-world performances.

CLUB takes it to another level in their next-generation Fantasy Football game. Here are the key features:

  • Select players from Europe’s top five leagues. With a bigger pool of players to choose from (Premier League, La Liga, Serie A, Ligue 1, Bundesliga), there should be a sizeable reduction in ‘template’ teams to help negate the effective ownership (EO) factor that a lot of us have come to hate in Fantasy Premier League (FPL).
  • Points are scored over multiple competitions. Not just their domestic fixtures but in both the UEFA Champions League and Euopa League.
  • An intuitive scoring system. For example, an N’Golo Kante defensive midfield masterclass would bring in a good score, regardless of whether he produced a goal or assist.
  • Play players in their real positions. Players will have designated positions based on historical performances for their team, so you will need to buy and select individuals who are able to play in your side’s formation. You can’t – for example – have four left-backs in your defence.
  • Live transfer market, with player prices moving 24/7. Forget staying up until 2.30am in the morning and biting your nails to see if Antonio Rudiger rises in price – a dynamic transfer market will see player prices fluctuate with regularity, based on their EO.
  • Grow your budget by being successful. It can be done by climbing the league rankings, winning cup competitions or growing the infrastructure via facilities and sponsorships.
  • Choose your Club name, badge and club owner avatar. We all love a funny team name, don’t we? Bayern Badonde and Bilbao Baggins FC are two of the best that we’ve seen so far, with CLUB allowing you to name your own team.
  • Select your kit, sponsor and upgrade your club infrastructure. Take off your Mikel Arteta hat and don your Stan Kroenke cap as you make upgrades and sort deals at boardroom level.

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188 Comments Post a Comment
  1. Calculated Risks
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    1 year, 11 months ago

    No such thing as the big 6 anymore, it's the top 2 miles ahead, with Chelsea 3rd, then the rest.

    1. DARK SIDE OF THE LOON
      • 7 Years
      1 year, 11 months ago

      Sadly!

    2. Biggsy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      1 year, 11 months ago

      Defining the other three for a "big six" not easy either...

      1. Percy Johnstone
        • 2 Years
        1 year, 11 months ago

        The Toon likely to be in there next season as well, so the other 3 is at least 4.

      2. Ginkapo FPL
        • 12 Years
        1 year, 11 months ago

        Arsenal Spurs West Ham. Pretty easy

    3. bitm2007
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      1 year, 11 months ago

      Yes the top clubs are constantly evolving I've watched Manchester City in the third tier (Div 2 in 1999) and Chelsea in the second tier (Div 2 in 1989) before the money rolled in.

    4. ebb2sparky
      • 13 Years
      1 year, 11 months ago

      Depends how you define big though.

      My guess is that Utd have the biggest global fan base and if so then I’d say they are the biggest team in the premier league. Doesn’t mean they’re are any good though!

      I’d also guess both Tottenham and Arsenal have more fans than Chelsea and City but I could be completely wrong.

      1. Calculated Risks
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        1 year, 11 months ago

        Big 6 was the media's term after big 4. And at that point any of the top 6 would win, but Arsenal, spurs, Manu are miles off the top 3 these days...just think the media need to get away from that term. Also, Leicester have won the league whereas many of these teams haven't recently

        1. Nate(U)dog(ie)
          • 3 Years
          1 year, 11 months ago

          They're desperate to keep the likes of ManUtd and Arsenal as relevant and significant now as they were when they were the ones trading PL titles with each other. If other clubs like Newcastle move forward in the next few years I honestly wouldn't be surprised to hear Sky talking about the "top 8". Even UEFA are at it with this extra European spot to teams with "historical significance", give me a break

    5. Silecro
      • 6 Years
      1 year, 11 months ago

      I wouldn't say top two are "miles" ahead of Chelsea. Yes they have better players but I consider Tuchel to be on par with Klopp and Pep, and that's what makes Chelsea so competitive. Beating City 3 times in a row last season (one of which was CL final) cannot be fluke, and playing with Liverpool on par every single time, with arguably weaker squad player-by-player. If Tuchel is there and next season Chelsea deepens its squad and gets avoided by injury gods, I'm sure we will watch a three-team battle for the title.

      The rest of the teams though, are continents behind those 3

      1. sulldaddy
        • 13 Years
        1 year, 11 months ago

        I agree Chelsea is closer. But we already know Rudiger is leaving. And with uncertain financial future, there are a lot of unknowns IMO

    6. Ginkapo FPL
      • 12 Years
      1 year, 11 months ago

      Thats not the biggest issue with this article

  2. DARK SIDE OF THE LOON
    • 7 Years
    1 year, 11 months ago

    Considering what's at stake, which option for BB37:

    A) Richarlison + Gordon
    B) Mateta + Coutinho

    Thanks!

    1. The Mentaculus
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 2 Years
      1 year, 11 months ago

      I feel your phrasing is steering me to A, but prefer B. I know Everton will be desperate to win & 2 home games boosts them more than most but Brentford & Palace are actually quite tough fixtures atm

      1. DARK SIDE OF THE LOON
        • 7 Years
        1 year, 11 months ago

        Phrased it like that because man for man B looks better. But Coutinho has done nothing over the past few gameweeks and Palace's striker spot is so fluid. And both Villa and Palace play teams fighting against relegation in 37.

        1. The Mentaculus
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • Has Moderation Rights
          • 2 Years
          1 year, 11 months ago

          Yeah I'm a bit of a Coutinho skeptic too. No way I'd buy him outright but I'll probably take a punt on his flat track bully tendencies paying off v Burnley on FH37

  3. the dom 1
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    1 year, 11 months ago

    Wood & Amartey > Dennis & Cash for - 4?

    Y or N

    cheers

    1. DARK SIDE OF THE LOON
      • 7 Years
      1 year, 11 months ago

      Y

  4. Grande Tubarão
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 2 Years
    1 year, 11 months ago

    I would’ve had DDG in there over Sa

    1. Grande Tubarão
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 2 Years
      1 year, 11 months ago

      Oh nevermind, it’s points based rather than opinion

  5. Vlad Tepes
    • 7 Years
    1 year, 11 months ago

    Is it possible to use WC 35, BB 36 and FH 37? read somewhere that you can not use 2 FH in a row?

    1. Grande Tubarão
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 2 Years
      1 year, 11 months ago

      Yes. And the 2nd Q - yes that’s true but that’s not 2 FH in a row?

    2. Hy liverpool
      • 10 Years
      1 year, 11 months ago

      Yes you can't use two fhs in a row and you aren't doing it so you are good to go with this plan

    3. Percy Johnstone
      • 2 Years
      1 year, 11 months ago

      Yes that is what i am doing, hope you already used your other FH

    4. mad_beer ✅
      • 9 Years
      1 year, 11 months ago

      It just means you can't FH in 38 but it should work.

    5. Vlad Tepes
      • 7 Years
      1 year, 11 months ago

      Oh ok I see, plan is to stack players for BB 36 and good fixtures in 38 and in 37 get players such as Palace/Villa.
      Would have been even better if Liverpool blanked in 37, FH would have been extra strong.

  6. Bobby Digital
    • 6 Years
    1 year, 11 months ago

    Anyone playing CLUB? Is it any good?

    1. Biggsy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      1 year, 11 months ago

      No. But its hard enough keeping up with one league's worth of games, injuries, etc let alone five..

      1. Bobby Digital
        • 6 Years
        1 year, 11 months ago

        True

  7. Ruinenlust
    • 6 Years
    1 year, 11 months ago

    On WC: Son or KDB? Can’t afford both

    1. BHA_Seagull
      • 6 Years
      1 year, 11 months ago

      Son this week - change to KDB next week

    2. Chelsea Dagger
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      1 year, 11 months ago

      always KDB for me

  8. tibollom
    • 7 Years
    1 year, 11 months ago

    I have BB36 and FH37, got 1 FT 1.4 ITB.. should I roll FT to have 2 in 36?

    For 35, G2G, bench order and captain? Worried about only kulu as spurs but can't have them all i guess

    Schmeicel
    Taa Laporte Cancelo Alonso
    Salah KDB(c) Havertz Kulu
    Dennis Nketiah

    Foster Pukki Schar KDH

  9. Percy Johnstone
    • 2 Years
    1 year, 11 months ago

    Son is likely more nailed, De Bruyne still in CL contention so may have less minutes

    1. Ruinenlust
      • 6 Years
      1 year, 11 months ago

      City still need to win all their league games so doesn’t make sense to rest KDB

      1. Percy Johnstone
        • 2 Years
        1 year, 11 months ago

        Yes but say city 2 up early in a game Pep may sub him off to protect for the CL which is what we keep getting told is the one they really want to win. Son is therefore likely to get more minutes, but as it's Pep nobody knows.

        1. Ruinenlust
          • 6 Years
          1 year, 11 months ago

          So you would rather have Son (liv, ARS) for the double than KDB (NEW, wol)

          1. Percy Johnstone
            • 2 Years
            1 year, 11 months ago

            Sounds like you already know the answer to your question or you are only focusing on one gameweek (36), which was not your original question. Either way Son is likely more nailed for the run in than KDB imo.

    2. No Kane No Gain
      • 5 Years
      1 year, 11 months ago

      Son solely becuase KDB minutes may be managed if the game is won early

      1. No Kane No Gain
        • 5 Years
        1 year, 11 months ago

        Slight possibility of starting from the bench too!

  10. Ruinenlust
    • 6 Years
    1 year, 11 months ago

    A) Coutinho and Nkheitah

    Or

    B) Ramsey and Richarlison

    1. Make Arrows Green Again
      • 7 Years
      1 year, 11 months ago

      A for me

    2. Pep bites Kun
      • 7 Years
      1 year, 11 months ago

      A

  11. dshv
    • 6 Years
    1 year, 11 months ago

    Play 1:

    Nketiah
    Dennis
    Pukki

    1. Make Arrows Green Again
      • 7 Years
      1 year, 11 months ago

      I'd gamble on Nketiah

    2. Bavarian
      • 6 Years
      1 year, 11 months ago

      Dennis

    3. Pep bites Kun
      • 7 Years
      1 year, 11 months ago

      Nketiah

  12. Letsgo!
    • 7 Years
    1 year, 11 months ago

    Do u think jesus or kdb will start vs leeds?

    1. ebb2sparky
      • 13 Years
      1 year, 11 months ago

      Yes

  13. Stranger Mings
    • 3 Years
    1 year, 11 months ago

    Good for Bb DGW36 son, martnelli, Broja & raph to Gordon, KDh, salah & Dennis?Thanks

  14. Pep bites Kun
    • 7 Years
    1 year, 11 months ago

    I need a cheap 4.2 playing def to replace Livramento for BB36.

    Amartey - doubles, but has he lost his place?
    Dalot v BHA
    Veltman v Manu
    Ben Johnson v Nor

    Anyone else?

    1. ebb2sparky
      • 13 Years
      1 year, 11 months ago

      I think Amartey will get one game if he’s lucky. If Ben Johnson is likely to start then I’d probably go with him from that list.

      Maybe Cedric might be worth a punt else can you find 0.1 extra for Fofana who i assume is much more likely to play than Amartey..

      1. Pep bites Kun
        • 7 Years
        1 year, 11 months ago

        Maxed out at 4.2 unfortunately. Cedric is worth a look. Thanks

    2. Jambot
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      1 year, 11 months ago

      Roerslev could be worth a look. Into. If he’s expected to still have the spot come 36. I’m not up to date on Brentford news

      1. Pep bites Kun
        • 7 Years
        1 year, 11 months ago

        Hadn't considered him. I'll check it out thanks.

  15. Karan14
    • 7 Years
    1 year, 11 months ago

    Best option out of these?

    A)
    GW35: Sterling(c)
    GW36+38: KDB + Maddison

    B)
    GW35: Son(c)
    GW36+38: Son + Foden

    C)
    GW35: Son(c)
    GW36+38: KDB + Maddison -4

    Appreciate your thoughts!

    1. TopBinFC
      • 2 Years
      1 year, 11 months ago

      B for me

    2. Pep bites Kun
      • 7 Years
      1 year, 11 months ago

      B for me

  16. mdm
    • 12 Years
    1 year, 11 months ago

    Toney to Watkins or save FT?

    1. TopBinFC
      • 2 Years
      1 year, 11 months ago

      Save, united are awful

    2. Haa-lala-land
      • 3 Years
      1 year, 11 months ago

      Definite save I'd say. I'd love to have Toney Vs Man Utd in my fpl team this week.

  17. TopBinFC
    • 2 Years
    1 year, 11 months ago

    As a Foden owner, all this rubbish about Pep will play his strongest 11 cause Liverpool hot on their heels, is rubbish talk. Foden was benched last week, and so too Bilva. KDB could be benched this week. Pep roulette alive and well regardless.

    1. Chelsea Dagger
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      1 year, 11 months ago

      agree, however i do think KDB is the midfielder least likely to be rotated. He is too critical to driving the team forward. That said, if MC are up by 2 goals, i could see KDB coming off early. But hopefully he would be part of the story on why MC are already up in a game.

  18. Feed tha Sheep
    • 11 Years
    1 year, 11 months ago

    For GW36 only which do you prefer?

    A. Alonso & Foden
    B. Cancelo & Kulu

    1. Pep bites Kun
      • 7 Years
      1 year, 11 months ago

      A

    2. SomewhatPleasing
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      1 year, 11 months ago

      Guess I'd feel more comfortable about starts with B

    3. OptimusBlack
      • 10 Years
      1 year, 11 months ago

      B

  19. drughi
    • 14 Years
    1 year, 11 months ago

    Would you play sa or ramsdale this week ?

    1. ElChapo
      • 5 Years
      1 year, 11 months ago

      tough one...arsenal 38% chance of a clean sheet, wolves 35% according to the bookies.

      1. drughi
        • 14 Years
        1 year, 11 months ago

        feels like wolves dropped of a bit defensively and west ham dont score alot plus europa focus

        1. ElChapo
          • 5 Years
          1 year, 11 months ago

          if i had them i'd be starting Ramsdale..

  20. FCSB
    • 8 Years
    1 year, 11 months ago

    Does Alonso start later?

    1. Haa-lala-land
      • 3 Years
      1 year, 11 months ago

      Yes

  21. SomewhatPleasing
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    1 year, 11 months ago

    Need a starter for 35/36/38
    A Holgate > Cash
    B Broja > Nketia
    Ta

    1. KLOPPS AND ROBBERS... the s…
      • 9 Years
      1 year, 11 months ago

      Cash

    2. ElChapo
      • 5 Years
      1 year, 11 months ago

      A

    3. sulldaddy
      • 13 Years
      1 year, 11 months ago

      A all day

  22. KLOPPS AND ROBBERS... the s…
    • 9 Years
    1 year, 11 months ago

    Keep Havertz (EVE) or go to Coutinho (NOR) a week early?

    Schmeichel
    TAA, Matip, Cancelo, Alonso
    KDB, Salah, Kulu, Mount, Havertz,
    Pukki

    Foster, Emerson Royal, Nketiah, João Pedro

    1. Quan MisTaka
      • 6 Years
      1 year, 11 months ago

      See how tonight goes. If Havertz rested i'd keep. If he plays 90 then its easier to make the move

    2. ElChapo
      • 5 Years
      1 year, 11 months ago

      if Havertz plays well tonight, keep.

      If he plays like he did against Arsenal, coutinho.

  23. Quan MisTaka
    • 6 Years
    1 year, 11 months ago

    Which branch of transfer thought do you rate higher

    GW35 (A+B James out)
    A) Laporte
    v
    B) Cash

    GW36 (A Save FT -- B Kulu to Coutinho)
    A) Laporte + Kulu
    v
    B) Cash + Coutinho

    GW37 (A: Alonso + Kulu + Foden to Cash + Maddison + Coutinho --- B:Kulu + Foden + Weghorst to Maddison + Coutinho + Rcharlison)
    A) Laporte + Weghorst (-4)
    v
    B) Alonso + Richarlson (-4)

    GW38
    FH

    A or B?

    1. Cheeky Onion
      • 6 Years
      1 year, 11 months ago

      This is tough to follow. You transfer out Kulu in both 36B and 37B?

  24. Casualspotted
    • 1 Year
    1 year, 11 months ago

    Posted on wrong article. Reposted

    Is it crazy to C Saka in DGW 36? Think I wont have Salah as i transfer him out in DGW 33 and i dont have funds to bring him back. Especially that i have BB still. Also Mane or Diaz will be my transfer in DGW 36

    1. ElChapo
      • 5 Years
      1 year, 11 months ago

      if declared fully fit then he's likely to play atleast 160+ minutes.

      Good (slightly?) captain differential shout.

      1. Casualspotted
        • 1 Year
        1 year, 11 months ago

        Yup. I expect goals in both games and i will hope for Salah rest haha

  25. Malkmus
    • 12 Years
    1 year, 11 months ago

    A'noon all. Which combo is best for GW36:

    A - Havertz - KDB - Gelhardt
    B - Son - Dewbury Hall - Werner
    C - KDB - Kulu - Mateta

    Rest of team is:

    Ramsdale / Foster
    TTA - Robbo - Cancelo - James - Davies
    Salah - Saka - Martinelli - X - X
    Dennis - Pukki - X

    Ta

  26. FPL_Crisis
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    1 year, 11 months ago

    Setup for gw35
    Would you roll transfer given I’ll need at least one move to get rid of Cucho on BB36 and some uncertainty around Chelsea assets before fa cup final.
    I’ll be FH’ing in 37
    Can anyone suggest starting Foster ahead of Schmeichel this week?

    Schmeichel
    Robbo Laporte Dias
    Salah Saka Havertz Sterling Maddison
    Pukki Werner
    Foster Matip White Cucho

  27. Nate(U)dog(ie)
    • 3 Years
    1 year, 11 months ago

    https://mobile.twitter.com/MinoRaiola/status/1519657935193923584

    So Raiola isn't dead, not quite sure why certain verified accounts were saying that he was

    1. FPL_Crisis
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      1 year, 11 months ago

      Yeh following, pretty crazy

  28. GoonerGirl
    • 4 Years
    1 year, 11 months ago

    I was all set on getting Matip in over Cash for Livramento as I'm free hitting in GW37 so could just get Cash in then but I'm still not sure.

    Backline atm: TAA White Cancelo Alonso Livramento

    What do you think?

    A)Matip
    B)Cash

    1. RamaJama
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      1 year, 11 months ago

      On A atm

      1. GoonerGirl
        • 4 Years
        1 year, 11 months ago

        Thanks, Yeah I'm leaning more towards Matip still.

  29. Totti
    • 7 Years
    1 year, 11 months ago

    what do u think guys?

    mount and wood to coutinho and watkins (-4) ?

    GW36 will free hit

  30. JELLYFISH
    • 11 Years
    1 year, 11 months ago

    Bowen & Ait Nouri > Coutinho & Johnson (or other 3.9) for a -4

    Yes/no?