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Rashford + Fernandes: United’s FPL midfielders assessed for 2024/25

4 August 2024 511 comments
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With Gameweek 1 of Fantasy Premier League (FPL) 2024/25 nearing, we’re welcoming back our team of Hall of Famers and guest writers. Here, two-time Indian FPL champion and Manchester United fan Lateriser discusses Marcus Rashford and Bruno Fernandes.

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So my club Manchester United have been a bit Jekyll and Hyde under Erik ten Hag and their options have almost been alternating between being good and not so good. In this article, I will be talking about our prospects in attack, mainly focusing on whether Marcus Rashford (£7.0m) and Bruno Fernandes (£8.5m) will be options to consider in FPL this season.

Let us first look at United’s underlying numbers in the last two seasons. In all the images used below, we will have the 2022/23 data on the left and the 2023/24 data on the right.

While we scored the same amount of goals as we did in the first season under ten Hag, the expected goals (xG) data actually reduced drastically which was visible in a very underwhelming season. We were 10th for goals and xG in 2023/24. The season before that (ten Hag’s first) wasn’t that bad as we were 6th for xG and 8th for goals. We did have a huge chunk of injuries last year, however, and Casemiro (£5.0m) pretty much lost his legs (was unfit) which affected our play. I think it is crucial that we find a new midfield partner for Kobbie Mainoo (£5.5m) this season otherwise I’d be wary of investing in our defence.

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  1. F4L
    • 10 Years
    1 year, 4 months ago

    if you were told Raya was guaranteed to score exactly 160 points, would you chose him now and keep for the season?

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    1. Flaming Flamingo
      • 9 Years
      1 year, 4 months ago

      That'd be the same points per match as last season (assuming he starts every game), which would probably be slightly more impressive given the bonus changes. I still think I'd start cheaper though, trust myself to make up the points difference elsewhere and then pick him up later in the season maybe

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      1. F4L
        • 10 Years
        1 year, 4 months ago

        yea, fair enough. im just shocking at picking the right 4.5

        like with Raya you can basically guarantee 150 imo, Pope could get close but then alot of popular 4.5s will end up 120-130

        is 1mil worth that 30-ish point gain, seems worth it and saves a headache of thinking if you've got the right 4.5 for large parts of the season

        at least Raya last season didn't rely too much on bonus take away 3-4 points and his ppg is still very good. just can't see Arsenal's defence falling away with new signing + Timber back. should be as strong as last season, poss even stronger

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        1. Flaming Flamingo
          • 9 Years
          1 year, 4 months ago

          I do think it is particularly tricky this season, as the goalkeepers have been priced really well. I see the logic, I just think the budget is particularly tight at the start of the season and Arsenal's fixtures aren't great anyway

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          1. F4L
            • 10 Years
            1 year, 4 months ago

            cheers

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          2. Baps Hunter
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 8 Years
            1 year, 4 months ago

            Fpl towers tried to make this game easy for everybody last season. They got too many complaints of the template being too strong. Pricing is correct now when even AI models are in serious trouble. Isak is the only template pick now.

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        2. Baps Hunter
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 8 Years
          1 year, 4 months ago

          Many count points for season long dead teams. Raya is goid pick for no SH teams, but is he affordable for the rest of us?

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          1. F4L
            • 10 Years
            1 year, 4 months ago

            question of how far 0.5/1mil goes in your team vs gk. Raya at 5.5 with 160 points is good value when compared to other positions such as defenders etc

            its the peace of mind you get though by picking him, no need to waste FTs on GK or think you've got the wrong one. Arguably enough 6.5-8.5 mids/attackers around with high potential that the 1mil less doesn't hurt too much

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            1. Baps Hunter
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 8 Years
              1 year, 4 months ago

              Possibly yes, but gk change has usually very low upside. There is always risk of -4 if you have to downgrade your keeper. Naturally, if your gk does >4 pts better than that million used elsewhere, it's a different story.

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            2. Baps Hunter
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 8 Years
              1 year, 4 months ago

              Raya gained approximately 1 point more than Flekken on average per game. There is merit to pick him. But he will probably be 5.5 come gw6, which might be WC time.

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              1. F4L
                • 10 Years
                1 year, 4 months ago

                cheers good points. will give it a think

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        3. Baps Hunter
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 8 Years
          1 year, 4 months ago

          Raya becomes better pick later during the season. Raya + White over Saliba+Gabriel wins it imo. However, that extra million will allow me to have possible 5.5 bandwagon in midfield. ESR, CHO and even one 5.0 has been mentioned. Later with higher TV than likes of Camzy and whoever started this site, premium gk may become s possibility. However, likes of Palmer, Foden, Saka and Son may have something to say.

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    2. I Must Break You
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      1 year, 4 months ago

      Pickford (£5.0) had 153 last season, so I would say no

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    3. Wrong Captain Choice - Ag i…
      • 16 Years
      1 year, 4 months ago

      Unless you wildcard extremely late it is doubtful you will will keep the same keeper all season.

      As another poster has said the keepers have been priced cleverly this year (as is the overall pricing).

      I struggled to pick two or even one I liked - normally would pick a 4.5//4.0 or 4.5/4.5

      But this year I decided to pick 5/5 = Martinez/Pope just for 6 gameweeks then I will likely wildcard. They rotate nice for this period.

      Then after that I will get the cheaper "bargains" who emerge for the rest of the season.

      I did look at a Raya option alone, but those early fixtures look mixed.
      --
      The other way of doing is just get two keepers from the promoted sides stick with them for save points.
      The most saves from the cheapest starting keeper last season was Areola.

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    4. Zalk
      • 14 Years
      1 year, 4 months ago

      Maybe not the answer you were looking for but, if Raya got 160 points that means Arsenal kept at least 15 clean sheets, making the defence even more valuable. So no, then I would've gone with White+Gabriel.

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  2. Barnaby Wilde
    • 2 Years
    1 year, 4 months ago

    Can I improve this:

    Areola
    Munoz Burn Myko
    Palmer Son Eze Rashford Kudus
    Haaland Isak

    4.0GK Faes Barca Ladapo

    0.5 itb

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    1. One Man
      • 9 Years
      1 year, 4 months ago

      This is dead on.

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      1. jayzico
        • 14 Years
        1 year, 4 months ago

        lol

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    2. Wrong Captain Choice - Ag i…
      • 16 Years
      1 year, 4 months ago

      Personally I would get Garnacho/Johnson instead of Rashford and then get Porro for Burn.

      I like the Kudus pick I have not seen him in any other drafts.

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      1. Bushwhacker
        • 6 Years
        1 year, 4 months ago

        He was flavour of week one ..:

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      2. jayzico
        • 14 Years
        1 year, 4 months ago

        I woulld do this too. Johnson for me. Just not feeling Garnacho at the mo. Wait and see how far up the park he plays. I also like Bailey. Rash is a nono. Porro more or less a midfield mate.

        Probably wrong though.

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  3. DavvaMC
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 4 Years
    1 year, 4 months ago

    Thoughts on he below drafts please? 1st draft need to find 0.5M to bring in Palmer if needed.

    1.
    Sels
    Gvardiol / Munoz / Myk
    Saka / Son / Eze / Szobozhai / Nkunku
    Isak / Haaland

    Paulsen | Faes | Barco | Stewart

    2.
    Sels
    Gvardiol / Munoz / Livramento
    Salah / Gordon / Nkunku / Bailey
    Isak / Haaland / Muniz

    Paulsen | Hudson-Odoi | Faes | Barco

    Thanks

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    1. Bushwhacker
      • 6 Years
      1 year, 4 months ago

      2 for me ; Slob is a tbd

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      1. DavvaMC
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 4 Years
        1 year, 4 months ago

        Thanks, yeah that player could be any 6.5M or below.

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    2. jayzico
      • 14 Years
      1 year, 4 months ago

      Nice and come week 3 (if you need to, tis my strategy at least) get shot of Saka/Son +Nkunku for Palmer and a cheaper milf.

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      1. DavvaMC
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 4 Years
        1 year, 4 months ago

        Thanks, so you prefer draft 1?

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  4. SpaceCadet
    • 12 Years
    1 year, 4 months ago

    Anything worth changing here or g2g?

    pope
    gvardiol porro munoz
    salah gordon eze cho
    haaland isak muniz

    4.0 barco bellis winks

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    1. Emiliano Sala
      • 9 Years
      1 year, 4 months ago

      Good team

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    2. jayzico
      • 14 Years
      1 year, 4 months ago

      OOft lovely. One of the nicest I seen on here.

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  5. DavvaMC
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 4 Years
    1 year, 4 months ago

    Who would you bring in?

    A. Munoz +0.5M to spend
    B. Porro
    C. Defo both

    Thanks

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    1. Barnaby Wilde
      • 2 Years
      1 year, 4 months ago

      I am currently trying to decide on this very issue myself.

      I think I’m going to go with Munoz. Spurs are just too leaky for me.

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    2. Whiskerz
      • 12 Years
      1 year, 4 months ago

      Porro. Partly because I expect him to smash it this season and be up there with the other premiums next year. And mostly because he's just exciting to own

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      1. DavvaMC
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 4 Years
        1 year, 4 months ago

        Would you find a way to own both, or use that money to strengthen midfield?

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    3. Holmes
      • 12 Years
      1 year, 4 months ago

      I have got both for now

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      1. DavvaMC
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 4 Years
        1 year, 4 months ago

        What's your defence, if you don't mind me asking? Having both does it mean your midfield is slightly weaker?

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        1. Holmes
          • 12 Years
          1 year, 4 months ago

          Wouldn't call it weaker, think I have all mids that I would like to have at start.

          Salah, Son, Odegaard, Gordon

          Defense is Gvardiol, Porro, Munoz, Senesi and Harwood Bellis

          Easier to do this without Haaland I guess

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          1. DavvaMC
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 4 Years
            1 year, 4 months ago

            Ahhhh no Haaland, all my drafts have he expensive one in it, thanks.

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  6. FPL_trail_runner
    • 5 Years
    1 year, 4 months ago

    I think with the many options coming back to reduced mins week 1-2 ( foden, palmer, Watkins etc) and some cheap enables who look to get minutes unexpectedely ( bobb, etc) who are most likely not good longterm,...i think week 3 wildcard is the play and target week1-2

    Im here
    Sel
    Porro Barco Hall
    Salah Jota Son J Murphy
    Haaland Isak Wood

    Murphy to Bobb if he is to start week 2, wc week 3 to get balance when the longterm picks are back and possible go without Salah and Haaland

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  7. PartyTime
    • 4 Years
    1 year, 4 months ago

    No Price Changes

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  8. The Abyss
    • 12 Years
    1 year, 4 months ago

    Can anyone suggest any other FPL sites that are worth reading along with FFS?

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    1. yousunkmybattleship
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      1 year, 4 months ago

      There is only one.

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    2. ᶠᶦˡᵗʰʸLucre $$$
      • 10 Years
      1 year, 4 months ago

      Private sites

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      1. The Abyss
        • 12 Years
        1 year, 4 months ago

        What’re private sites?

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        1. GreennRed
          • 14 Years
          1 year, 4 months ago

          Subscription sites. You'll get as good advice here in forums as in the articles.

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          1. The Abyss
            • 12 Years
            1 year, 4 months ago

            Thanks. There's no way I'm paying a subscription for a fantasy football site though. Just want somewhere where things like lineups and match reports are collated together after games. I'm just lazy - guess I'll stick to sourcing these individually from club sites.

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            1. GreennRed
              • 14 Years
              1 year, 4 months ago

              These are handy at times:

              https://www.newsnow.co.uk/h/?search=Premier%20league&lang=en

              https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/premier-league/transfers/wettbewerb/GB1

              https://www.premierinjuries.com/injury-table.php

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              1. The Abyss
                • 12 Years
                1 year, 4 months ago

                Thank you.

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    3. DavvaMC
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 4 Years
      1 year, 4 months ago

      Have a watch through this - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w_-hrMWNg_g

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      1. LangerznMash
        • 9 Years
        1 year, 4 months ago

        Thanks. As a former bookmaker I have to say he is wrong about the bookies markets being the best source of projected figures. This is because the odds are adjusted massively dependant on money placed on certain markets/selections. For example, players from larger fan bases usually have more money (total) staked on them, therefore their odds are reduced. This massively skews the figures/data from bookies, meaning projected spread betting markets are not a reliable source of data for FPL.

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      2. The Abyss
        • 12 Years
        1 year, 4 months ago

        Thanks.

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      3. The Abyss
        • 12 Years
        1 year, 4 months ago

        Not really wanting stats or tools to help me though, just match reports and FPL-related news tbh.

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    4. jayzico
      • 14 Years
      1 year, 4 months ago

      https://www.fplstatistics.com/Home/Consent?actionName=IndexW

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    5. LangerznMash
      • 9 Years
      1 year, 4 months ago

      http://fplrotationplanner.com/

      if this ever comes back online then it's brilliant for planning longterm rotation pairs.

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  9. DavvaMC
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 4 Years
    1 year, 4 months ago

    Which 4.5M to go with?

    A. Robinson
    B. Myko
    C. Livramento/Hall
    D. Pau

    Thanks

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    1. Emiliano Sala
      • 9 Years
      1 year, 4 months ago

      A

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    2. Holmes
      • 12 Years
      1 year, 4 months ago

      Andersen is your man if you dont want to go with Munoz-Porro duo

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      1. DavvaMC
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 4 Years
        1 year, 4 months ago

        Undecided still if it is worth having more expensive defenders this year.

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  10. iFash@FPL
    • 1 Year
    1 year, 4 months ago

    A. Haaland, Rogers & Quansah
    vs.
    B. Solanke, Son & TAA
    In a BB team?

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    1. iFash@FPL
      • 1 Year
      1 year, 4 months ago

      For a GW1 bench boost team?

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    2. Emiliano Sala
      • 9 Years
      1 year, 4 months ago

      B

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    3. yousunkmybattleship
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      1 year, 4 months ago

      If BB you need nailed on starters

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  11. MetallicaJack93
    • 2 Years
    1 year, 4 months ago

    Think I'm all set, thoughts?

    Raya (4.0)
    Andersen Mykolenko Robinson (Davis HB)
    Salah Eze Nkunku CHO (Winks)
    Haaland Watkins Isak

    Do you think Watkins will get minutes managed?

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    1. Emiliano Sala
      • 9 Years
      1 year, 4 months ago

      Nice
      No

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    2. Holmes
      • 12 Years
      1 year, 4 months ago

      considering how they are performing in pre-season, doubt they would risk starting without Watkins

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    3. Raybigblue
      • 9 Years
      1 year, 4 months ago

      Nice team

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    4. FPLCEO
      • 16 Years
      1 year, 4 months ago

      Think Watkins mins will be fine.

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    5. WVA
      • 9 Years
      1 year, 4 months ago

      Really like that, no Gvardiol could hurt….

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      1. MetallicaJack93
        • 2 Years
        1 year, 4 months ago

        Yeah thought the same before, what would you change though?

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  12. yousunkmybattleship
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 16 Years
    1 year, 4 months ago

    Anyone else starting with KDB?

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    1. Emiliano Sala
      • 9 Years
      1 year, 4 months ago

      No

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    2. FPLCEO
      • 16 Years
      1 year, 4 months ago

      Think he is past his best and will be rotated regularly sadly.

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      1. yousunkmybattleship
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 16 Years
        1 year, 4 months ago

        Placeholder for Foden so won’t be in for long run

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    3. Zalk
      • 14 Years
      1 year, 4 months ago

      It's not a bad idea for the first few games.

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    4. LangerznMash
      • 9 Years
      1 year, 4 months ago

      yes

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  13. Sun Jihai
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    1 year, 4 months ago

    Haaland was in 35.8% of teams on Saturday night just before the Chelsea friendly kicked off and has just gone through 39.0% ownership. Huge jump in two days!

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    1. FPLCEO
      • 16 Years
      1 year, 4 months ago

      Certainly needs to be in there for the first 4 games in my view.

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    2. Pipermaru
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      1 year, 4 months ago

      I wouldn't call 3% huge increase.

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      1. Sun Jihai
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        1 year, 4 months ago

        It is in that timeline and given a high proportion of the game won't be changing their teams
        Isak's ownership has increased by 1.8% in the entire period since launch for comparison

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    3. ᶠᶦˡᵗʰʸLucre $$$
      • 10 Years
      1 year, 4 months ago

      All the inept will gravitate towards the same team when we get to GW1 regardless of what is happening now - happens every year

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  14. FPLCEO
    • 16 Years
    1 year, 4 months ago

    Think Pope is bang on at £5m - anyone else agree?

    Who you pairing him with?

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    1. Holmes
      • 12 Years
      1 year, 4 months ago

      Fixtures are good enough to roll with him till WC without any pairing.

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      1. FPLCEO
        • 16 Years
        1 year, 4 months ago

        Could be.

        Keepers are tricky this year and Pope feels the best bet to me at that price.

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    2. The Mentaculus
      • 4 Years
      1 year, 4 months ago

      Yep think I'm going with him. Agree with Holmes, just playing every week. Probably pairing with Alex Paulsen as an speculative bet for a 4m starter (probably not but seems like the BOU GK situation was a little unsettled)

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      1. FPLCEO
        • 16 Years
        1 year, 4 months ago

        That’s an interesting pick up - thanks

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    3. yousunkmybattleship
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      1 year, 4 months ago

      Agree. Only problem is uses third NEW spot so blocks Livra if he becomes nailed.

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  15. Count of Monte Hristo
    • 12 Years
    1 year, 4 months ago

    Should I have Mylolenko over any of my current 4.5 defenders?

    Robinson
    Aina
    Livramento
    Andersen

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    1. FPLCEO
      • 16 Years
      1 year, 4 months ago

      Would pick him over Aina personally due to clean sheets.

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    2. DavvaMC
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 4 Years
      1 year, 4 months ago

      debating similar, it's between Robinson and Myko, I feel Robinson is more attacking?

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      1. Count of Monte Hristo
        • 12 Years
        1 year, 4 months ago

        Robinson is a great pick so I doubt I would get rid of him either.

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    3. The Mentaculus
      • 4 Years
      1 year, 4 months ago

      Nah

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      1. DavvaMC
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 4 Years
        1 year, 4 months ago

        You think Myko has more threat?

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        1. The Mentaculus
          • 4 Years
          1 year, 4 months ago

          Probably less than all of the above - possible exception of Aina who I don't know that well tbh, but prefer Forest's fixtures. Also a few factors at Everton I'm wary of - Branthwaite's absence, only 45 preseason mins for Tark/Myko, the 442, form...

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  16. FPLCEO
    • 16 Years
    1 year, 4 months ago

    When I remove Salah I can just play Pope/Saliba/Gabriel/Porro at the back which gives you attacking threat and clean sheets for as long as you like:

    I know Salah has great upside and there are some okay 4.5m options but swapping him to Odegaard feels okay and just opens up the back 4 big time.

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    1. FPLCEO
      • 16 Years
      1 year, 4 months ago

      *Gvardiol

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    2. FPL_trail_runner
      • 5 Years
      1 year, 4 months ago

      Lots of viable options

      I think from week 3 there is a viable wildcard team without Salah and Haaland - just need to wait for the Euro players who are good longterm picks to be back

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      1. FPL_trail_runner
        • 5 Years
        1 year, 4 months ago

        In relation to what i said, this from week 3 when all these players should be back to full shape is frankly crazy, 6 pen takers + Foden

        mBeumo can be Rashford from week 4.

        Henderson
        Maatsen Gvardiol White
        Saka Foden Palmer Eze Mbeumo
        Isak Watkins

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        1. yousunkmybattleship
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 16 Years
          1 year, 4 months ago

          Works until Haaland / Salah haul in a popular captain week, but thems the risks

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          1. FPL_trail_runner
            • 5 Years
            1 year, 4 months ago

            Yep

            I dont see a standout week for Haaland or Salah alone until possible week 7-9 for Haaland, but possible to get him short-term in there with the rolling transfer

            Even week 4 is a toss up who to captain

            For me best captain is
            1: Isak v sou
            2: Haaland v Ipsw
            3: Saka / or may punt on Mbeumo v Sou who i think will be whipping boys all year
            4. Wide open

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        2. Barnaby Wilde
          • 2 Years
          1 year, 4 months ago

          Toney takes pens for Brentford

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          1. FPL_trail_runner
            • 5 Years
            1 year, 4 months ago

            Unlikely he is around come deadline in my view

            If he is , then is a nice week3 WC option

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  17. Moxon
    • 11 Years
    1 year, 4 months ago

    Show me your defence!

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    1. Jonesfromthere
      • 13 Years
      1 year, 4 months ago

      Gvardiol, Gabriel, Maatsen, Barco, Faes

      Salah/Haaland team

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    2. Pipermaru
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      1 year, 4 months ago

      TAA, Castagne, Porro, Livramento, Barco.
      Livra could be any 4.5 or become Gvardiol but not a fan of City fixtures regarding CS.

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    3. Herger
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 4 Years
      1 year, 4 months ago

      En garde!

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    4. TheBiffas
      • 5 Years
      1 year, 4 months ago

      TAA, Mykolenko, Hall, Andersen, Barco

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    5. The Mentaculus
      • 4 Years
      1 year, 4 months ago

      Davis / ? / ? / ? / Barco 😀

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      1. The Mentaculus
        • 4 Years
        1 year, 4 months ago

        + Pope / Livramento

        Oh and Muñoz

        Rest 4.5 / 4 if I get Palmer, maybe Gvardiol if not

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    6. LangerznMash
      • 9 Years
      1 year, 4 months ago

      Milenkovic, Burn, Barco (Konsa, Robinson)

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  18. ☈☾
    • 8 Years
    1 year, 4 months ago

    BJ or Kulu?

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    1. Barnaby Wilde
      • 2 Years
      1 year, 4 months ago

      Kulu.

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  19. Barnaby Wilde
    • 2 Years
    1 year, 4 months ago

    Hot topic right here:

    Is it better to select defenders who you think will get clean sheet points, or, go for defenders who you think could get attacking points?

    The obvious answer is both, but that’s not always possible. For example, would you choose VDV or Mykolenko ?

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    1. Holmes
      • 12 Years
      1 year, 4 months ago

      Have more trust in Everton's defense, so Mykolenko imo.

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    2. The Mentaculus
      • 4 Years
      1 year, 4 months ago

      I'm a little confused by the example - equal number of attacking returns last season, but I guess being a CB you're assigning CS to VdV? Tbh the lack of expected CS for Spurs is what puts me off Porro even despite his threat. I would consider Everton a bit more solid but have my doubts about how they'll start.

      Generally speaking I am always looking for both. I probably skew a bit more toward attacking threat (e.g. probably going with Leif Davis) since I find CBs with no threat a bit dull & I'd rather rotate the cheap attacking defenders to try to boost their CS odds just by avoiding better attacking opponents.

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    3. Wrong Captain Choice - Ag i…
      • 16 Years
      1 year, 4 months ago

      I try and keep it simple look for defenders based on fixtures who I think can keep clean sheets.

      After that I look to see if I can find defenders who can keep clean sheets (based on fixtures) AND who could be an attacking threat.

      The third option attacking threat only is when I want to save money/transfers

      Current defenders are -
      TAA - Gvardiol - Porro - Barco (Konsa)

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  20. Mother Farke
    • 1 Year
    1 year, 4 months ago

    If Spurs sign Solanke, I can see him getting 20+. Chance creation isn't an issue for Spurs, but the finishing of Richarlison has been. All hypotheticals at the moment, of course.

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    1. FPL_trail_runner
      • 5 Years
      1 year, 4 months ago

      Agreed, set and forget if he goes there

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    2. LangerznMash
      • 9 Years
      1 year, 4 months ago

      and Jebbison becomes essential.

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      1. The Mentaculus
        • 4 Years
        1 year, 4 months ago

        Ünal did a decent covering job last season. But with 65m they probably find someone else

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    3. x.jim.x
      • 11 Years
      1 year, 4 months ago

      Richarlison scored 11 non-pen goals from 9.6 xG last season, while Solanke scored 17 from 17.2 xG, so I'm not sure what you're saying is true. Solanke's appeal is availability.

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  21. Chris_l25
    • 8 Years
    1 year, 4 months ago

    Really struggling to decide....

    A: Pickford & Robinson
    B: Leno & Mykolenko

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    1. Jonesfromthere
      • 13 Years
      1 year, 4 months ago

      Prefer a

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  22. DavvaMC
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 4 Years
    1 year, 4 months ago

    Not sure if this is a good idea what do you think?

    A. Upgrade 4.5M (Sels) to Pope, downgrade Rogers to Winks.
    B. Downgrade Munoz to 4.5M, upgrade keeper.
    C. Something I have missed? Maybe downgrade Eze?

    Sels
    Gvardiol / Munoz / Robinson
    Salah / Gordon / Nkunku / Eze
    Isak / Haaland / Muniz

    Paulsen | Rogers | Faes | Barco

    Thanks

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  23. ☈☾
    • 8 Years
    1 year, 4 months ago

    Who to start GW1?

    1. Coufal v Villa (H)
    2. Robinson v United (A)

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    1. Count of Monte Hristo
      • 12 Years
      1 year, 4 months ago

      2, Fulham are quite decent against United.

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      1. Herger
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 4 Years
        1 year, 4 months ago

        So is everybody else 🙁

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    2. Holmes
      • 12 Years
      1 year, 4 months ago

      1

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  24. Count of Monte Hristo
    • 12 Years
    1 year, 4 months ago

    Kulusevski, Kudus or Bailey from those 3?

    Nkunku ahead of all of them?

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    1. TheBiffas
      • 5 Years
      1 year, 4 months ago

      Yeah I'm on Nkunku and Kulu

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    2. GreennRed
      • 14 Years
      1 year, 4 months ago

      Nkunku and Bailey.

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  25. My heart goes Salalalalah
    • 8 Years
    1 year, 4 months ago

    Rogers or Amad as 4th midfielder for 1st few gameweeks?

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    1. space mercenary
      • 6 Years
      1 year, 4 months ago

      Rogers

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  26. MetallicaJack93
    • 2 Years
    1 year, 4 months ago

    Tempted to go big at the back and without Salah now...

    Pope (4.0)
    Saliba Gvardiol Porro Munoz (HB)
    Ode Eze Nkunku (CHO Winks)
    Haaland Watkins Isak

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    1. _Freddo
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      1 year, 4 months ago

      Why the desire to drop Salah now?

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      1. MetallicaJack93
        • 2 Years
        1 year, 4 months ago

        Just kneejerking I think haha

        Pope (Ruddy)
        Gvardiol Mykolenko HB (Barco Faes)
        Salah Eze Nkunku CHO (Winks)
        Haaland Watkins Isak

        Weaker defence but got a premium df

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        1. _Freddo
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 16 Years
          1 year, 4 months ago

          Mine is similar to that but have Calafiori + Gvadiol with Muniz instead of Watkins.

          Getting Salah and Haaland isn’t that difficult to achieve without sacrificing balance.

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  27. Silicon Vialli
    • 8 Years
    1 year, 4 months ago

    Best combination, 14m, 2 starting mids?

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    1. TheBiffas
      • 5 Years
      1 year, 4 months ago

      Gordon + a 6.5 of your choosing

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  28. TheBiffas
    • 5 Years
    1 year, 4 months ago

    Feel like we're still waiting for that game-breaking signing this year

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    1. GreennRed
      • 14 Years
      1 year, 4 months ago

      Any rumours?

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    2. InsertPunHere
      • 3 Years
      1 year, 4 months ago

      A la Palmer?

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  29. Moxon
    • 11 Years
    1 year, 4 months ago

    A rotation of Spurs, Fulham, Brighton and Villa give you these fixtures

    GW1 - lei, eve
    GW2 - EVE, LEI
    GW3 - ips, lei
    GW4 - IPS, EVE

    All you need to do is pick a premium defender to fill the 3rd spot

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    1. LangerznMash
      • 9 Years
      1 year, 4 months ago

      Love this.
      Alternatively you could stick in a £4.5m NFO defender as your 5th and get

      GW1 - lei, eve, BOU
      GW2 - EVE, LEI, sou
      GW3 - ips, lei, WOL
      GW4 - IPS, EVE, WHU

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    2. Wrong Captain Choice - Ag i…
      • 16 Years
      1 year, 4 months ago

      I have that with Andreas as a rotating midfielder, the rest defenders.
      Rogers also rotates well with Barco.

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  30. El_Matador
    • 14 Years
    1 year, 4 months ago

    Trying to squeeze Saka in. It's weak at the back but the front 7 is looking delicious;

    Henderson
    Barco Gvardiol Murillo
    Saka Salah CHO Mbeumo
    Haaland Muniz Isak(c)

    4.0gk - Faes Johnson Winks

    Henderson could be Areola and Mbeumo could be Eze.

    Food for thought

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    1. InsertPunHere
      • 3 Years
      1 year, 4 months ago

      Not for me, Clive. 3 4.0 defenders and two sub-6.0 midfielders just isn’t worth it imo.

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      1. El_Matador
        • 14 Years
        1 year, 4 months ago

        Thanks for the feedback

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