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FPL Hall of Fame Gameweek 1 team reveals: World’s best managers

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Four of the best managers in Fantasy Football Scout’s Hall of Fame have exclusively revealed their Fantasy Premier League (FPL) teams ahead of Friday’s Gameweek 1 deadline!

These are the cream of the crop, the FPL bosses who haven’t just racked up one outstanding overall rank but several of them.

Our star-studded quartet are:

  • Abinav C (rank 3rd): Finished 193rd in the world last season, which was their second time in the top 1k and fourth in the top 10k. Hasn’t finished outside the top 50k in any of the last nine seasons.
  • Rob Mayes (rank 6th): Hasn’t been outside the top 30k in the last nine years, finishing top 1k on two occasions and top 10k on a further two.
  • Gideon Moss (rank 7th): Followed up a top 2k finish in 2023/24 by finishing 11th in the world last season. Has another top 4k rank to their name on top of this.
  • Niklas Nylander (rank 15th): A top 1k finish in 2024/25, their second such overall rank. They posted top 10k finishes in 2023/24 and 2022/23, too.

Here we go, then, with their Gameweek 1 teams!

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  1. BobB
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 16 Years
    4 months, 11 hours ago

    Replaced Wan Bissaka with Diouf. Seems more likely to get assist points.

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    1. Mambino
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      4 months, 11 hours ago

      Good thinking Bob

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  2. Ed11
    • 8 Years
    4 months, 11 hours ago

    RMT please gents..

    Sanchez | Dubravka

    Munoz | Neco | VDV | Diouf | Konsa

    Kudus | Palmer | Wirtz | Ndiaye | Gakpo

    Gyokeres | Haaland | 4.5

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    1. Galza
      • 8 Years
      4 months, 10 hours ago

      Nice team. GL

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  3. Jinswick
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    4 months, 11 hours ago

    What’s everyone’s take on Reijnders?

    Reckon he’s a likely starter and worth a punt for 5.5m? I saw he grabbed a couple of goals the other day.

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    1. Keno
      • 11 Years
      4 months, 11 hours ago

      Also had 15 goals last season for Milan, guy can find The net

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      1. Jinswick
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 15 Years
        4 months, 11 hours ago

        In your team?

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        1. Coupes
          • 7 Years
          4 months, 11 hours ago

          I’m taking a risk on him

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    2. Deulofail
      • 9 Years
      4 months, 11 hours ago

      Worth a punt if already planning to WC early. Otherwise, perhaps a wait-and-see, perhaps worth it. Depends on your team.

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    3. TallestJohn
      • 8 Years
      4 months, 11 hours ago

      I'll be the third in this thread to say "worth a punt". If he starts and gets anything his price goes up, if he doesn't I doubt he'll be 5.1m in a couple of weeks. If you want a nailed starter who gets DC points get Anderson or Tonali, if you want someone easy to bench drop down to Baleba or KDH.

      I really want to punt on Harry Wilson at 5.5m but Fulham's fixtures aren't great and they're interested in another winger.

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  4. Saïss Doesn't Mat…
    • 9 Years
    4 months, 11 hours ago

    I'm back from a 2 year retirement!! Please rate this team

    sels
    cucu tark vdv
    salah palmer bruno adingra
    wood watkins beto**

    konsa guehi devenny

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    1. AC/DC AFC
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      4 months, 11 hours ago

      Beto might not be first choice with Barry etc.

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  5. Athletic Nasherbo
    • 8 Years
    4 months, 11 hours ago

    Kelleher
    Cucurella Diouf Rodon
    Salah Gakpo Rutter Carvalho
    Haaland Gyokeres Ekitike

    Dubravka Devenny Hartman Hoever

    Shame I don’t have 0.5m otherwise I’d be all of this!

    Rodon - Everton (H)
    Hartman - Sunderland (H)
    Hoever - Everton (H)
    Rodon - Fulham (a)

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    1. Deulofail
      • 9 Years
      4 months, 11 hours ago

      I always think, at some point in the week before the GW1 deadline, that if the game would let me pick this team, with 100.5 budget, I would settle on it and make no more changes before the deadline. Just willing the tinkering to stop and peace to return.

      Basically, I would like the option to "lock in" 5 days before the deadline with an extra 0.5 budget. I wonder how many people would take it.

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      1. Athletic Nasherbo
        • 8 Years
        4 months, 11 hours ago

        Oh I would right now.

        A good way to stop tinkering is when you’re certain on a player. If you’re not certain they shouldn’t in the team. No other information except transfer and injury news should sway thinking at this point. Unless there’s an intentional strategy change.

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        1. Deulofail
          • 9 Years
          4 months, 11 hours ago

          Yeah I think most people would take it right now. Only 2 days away. I would too.
          But still, it's before the final pressers and a couple of days of transfers & news. Some would prefer to wait.

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    2. Camzy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      4 months, 11 hours ago

      It's easy to make 0.5m in that team imo.

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      1. Athletic Nasherbo
        • 8 Years
        4 months, 11 hours ago

        Yes it is. But I’m very set on Cucurella.

        I also love Ekitike, but I could start with Bowen. I’d need to keep the 0.5m spare.

        The sensible option is J.Pedro and then upgrade a 4.0 option to Neco.

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    3. TallestJohn
      • 8 Years
      4 months, 11 hours ago

      Easy, just move one of the 4m defenders down to a 3.5m defender.

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  6. Hibbopotamus
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    4 months, 11 hours ago

    A. Saka/Van de Ven/Williams/Anderson/Kelleher (or another 4.5m GK)
    B. Wirtz/Porro/Williams/Anderson/Sanchez
    C. Gakpo/Porro/Murillo/Rutter/Sanchez

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  7. One Man
    • 9 Years
    4 months, 11 hours ago

    Who is the best 7.5m striker to start with ?

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    1. Zilla
      • 8 Years
      4 months, 11 hours ago

      Wood/JPedro

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    2. AC/DC AFC
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      4 months, 11 hours ago

      Mateta probably

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    3. G Banger
      • 7 Years
      4 months, 11 hours ago

      Pedro for me then on to Mate take around wk4

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    4. Pumpkinhead
      • 11 Years
      4 months, 11 hours ago

      Over the whole season I think Mateta but I doubt he's the best to start with (fixtures, etc...)

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      1. One Man
        • 9 Years
        4 months, 8 hours ago

        Thanks, I think the same, but might start with Wood or Pedro. It’s a coin toss.

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    5. cravencottage
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      4 months, 11 hours ago

      Mateta

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      1. One Man
        • 9 Years
        4 months, 8 hours ago

        Yes, I like Meteta but not keen on his opening fixtures. But thanks very much for the feedback.

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  8. The Bandit
    • 15 Years
    4 months, 11 hours ago

    PSG v Tottenham Hotspur in UEFA Super Cup on TNT tonight. Good to have a look at Spuds ahead of home game v Burnley. Particularly interested in defence, Sarr, Kudus.

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    1. Zilla
      • 8 Years
      4 months, 11 hours ago

      Not quite the same level of teams they're facing. Burnley miles ahead.

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  9. IN SANE IN DE BRUYNE
    • 9 Years
    4 months, 11 hours ago

    Salah but no Palmer?

    Kelleher
    Cucurella Williams DeCuyper
    Salah Bruno Wirtz Reijnders
    Watkins Gyökeres Pedro

    Dubravka King Dorgu Hartman

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    1. g40steve
      • 7 Years
      4 months, 11 hours ago

      I still remember not owning Palmer when he banged 4 past Brighton!

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      1. AC/DC AFC
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        4 months, 11 hours ago

        I captained his early hauls.

        But went without Haaland so struggled early on last season.

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      2. Mambino
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        4 months, 11 hours ago

        Same - I nearly cried that day

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      3. Galza
        • 8 Years
        4 months, 11 hours ago

        I still remember captaining him and feeling let down that he didn’t score in 2nd half 😆

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    2. Galza
      • 8 Years
      4 months, 11 hours ago

      Really nice set-up. Should do well. GL

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  10. Maurice Lindsay
    • 9 Years
    4 months, 11 hours ago

    Sanchez Dubravka
    VDV Murillo De Cuyper Konsa Diouf
    Wirtz Palmer Ndiaye Rutter Reijnders
    Haaland Solanke Watkins

    bb gw 1 is the plan. Any and all thoughts appreciated

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    1. G Banger
      • 7 Years
      4 months, 11 hours ago

      Gone similar but Salah no Haaland, only concern is Dubs wk1, but only based in s comment I received

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      1. Maurice Lindsay
        • 9 Years
        4 months, 11 hours ago

        Yeah agreed, will the be another update on him or not?

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  11. Jafooli
    • 13 Years
    4 months, 11 hours ago

    Anyone considering Grealish @ 6.5m?

    Should have freedom to roam at Everton? First choice?

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    1. Bobby Digital
      • 8 Years
      4 months, 11 hours ago

      I think it will take a while for him to get in shape, as he's had no pre-season

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      1. WVA
        • 9 Years
        4 months, 11 hours ago

        I’ll be surprised if he ever gets in shape again

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        1. Bobby Digital
          • 8 Years
          4 months, 11 hours ago

          This is also true

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    2. Pumpkinhead
      • 11 Years
      4 months, 11 hours ago

      Could be something - nice price. I need to wait to see him in action before I decide to jump.

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    3. TallestJohn
      • 8 Years
      4 months, 10 hours ago

      No chance, he has a lot to prove. Ndiaye plays the same positions but is a better goalscorer and maybe on pens, KDH saves you 1.5m and will be raring to go. I think I'd even rather go with Alcaraz or Gueye until we see that he's ready.

      Grealish was great in City's treble winning season but at this point I can't even blame Pep for starting Doku with his zero end product. Not sure how much of it is down to player or manager.

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    4. Jafooli
      • 13 Years
      4 months, 10 hours ago

      Cheers all...

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  12. Johnjo
    • 8 Years
    4 months, 11 hours ago

    Lots of teams with Guiu as 3rd striker.
    Obviously a cheap price but is he likely to be first choice? Or better to spend a bit more on someone like Beto?

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    1. AC/DC AFC
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      4 months, 11 hours ago

      He's likely bench fodder with some minutes off the bench.

      Upgrade the 8th attacker if you can.

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    2. cravencottage
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      4 months, 11 hours ago

      if not BB in near future he is an ok sub

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  13. Snoopydog
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 1 Year
    4 months, 11 hours ago

    Upgraded to membership. Nice site, folks. Lots of great stuff. Well done!

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    1. Deulofail
      • 9 Years
      4 months, 11 hours ago

      😮

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      1. Snoopydog
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 1 Year
        4 months, 10 hours ago

        Appeals to my inner geek

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  14. MOZIL
    • 9 Years
    4 months, 11 hours ago

    Which one??

    A) Milenkovic + Dewsbury Hall

    or

    B) N.William + Reijnders

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    1. Dynamic Duos
      • 12 Years
      4 months, 11 hours ago

      Tough on this tbh

      A) has great options in defence, like Tark, Murillo and Munoz
      B) has good options in midfield at 5.5m

      I think A as i KDH will be great at Everton although Im starting with P.M.Sarr

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      1. MOZIL
        • 9 Years
        4 months, 11 hours ago

        Thanks, A seems more consistent

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    2. vincentwsho
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      4 months, 11 hours ago

      B

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    3. Hint
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      4 months, 10 hours ago

      B

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  15. Galza
    • 8 Years
    4 months, 11 hours ago

    This is how I’m going to roll…

    Sanchez
    Diouf / VDV / DeCuyper / Dorgu
    Salah / Palmer / BrunoF / Rice / Arias
    Haaland

    Dubravka / Reinildo / Guiu / KroupiJr

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    1. AC/DC AFC
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      4 months, 11 hours ago

      Looks good

      Don't know much about Arias tho.

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      1. Galza
        • 8 Years
        4 months, 11 hours ago

        Thanks..
        Arias is my punt.
        Looks good and the fixtures aren’t terrible.

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    2. Pumpkinhead
      • 11 Years
      4 months, 11 hours ago

      Personally I would be tempted to downgrade Bruno and upgrade either one of your 4.5 defenders or Arias. Other than that I can fault this Salah/Haaland draft.

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      1. Galza
        • 8 Years
        4 months, 11 hours ago

        Cheers Pumpkin.
        I’ve been on this for ages now and I am quite reluctant to start changing things.
        One of the reasons I changed my name on here. The other being that my work rival found out I post on here too… 🙂

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        1. Galza
          • 8 Years
          4 months, 11 hours ago

          I don’t work with him anymore, so I may revert back to my original name and grav

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        2. Pumpkinhead
          • 11 Years
          4 months, 11 hours ago

          Totally fair. Once your set sometimes it's just better to ride it out and see (for good or bad). I was that way last year started around 200k (my best start in about 10 years lol). Just blocked out what people were saying and just rolled with the players I wanted. Good luck this year.

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          1. Galza
            • 8 Years
            4 months, 11 hours ago

            I’m glad you get it mate. GL

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  16. Dr.Acula
    • 2 Years
    4 months, 11 hours ago

    greetings from the land where the sun dont shine!how is everyone

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    1. Qaiss
      • 9 Years
      4 months, 11 hours ago

      North Korea?

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      1. Dr.Acula
        • 2 Years
        4 months, 11 hours ago

        longitudinally a lil off.

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    2. Deulofail
      • 9 Years
      4 months, 11 hours ago

      Dark side of the moon?

      Exhausted.

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      1. Dr.Acula
        • 2 Years
        4 months, 11 hours ago

        get some rest grasshopper

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  17. G Banger
    • 7 Years
    4 months, 11 hours ago

    Going WK1 BB, obviously cant have em all, any real risks or lemons in this lot?

    Sels
    Munoz Williams Porro
    Wirst Palmer Reindeer P.M.Sarr
    Watkins Bowen J.Pedro

    Verbrugen Anderson Diouf Konsa

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    1. G Banger
      • 7 Years
      4 months, 11 hours ago

      Sorry Wirst = Salah!!!

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      1. Deulofail
        • 9 Years
        4 months, 11 hours ago

        Freudian slip

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  18. Pumpkinhead
    • 11 Years
    4 months, 11 hours ago

    Planning to rotate 2 of Anderson, KDH, Diouf. Thoughts?

    Sels
    RAN, Tark, Porro, Diouf
    Salah, Palmer, Wirtz, Anderson
    Bowen, Watkins

    Dub; KDH, Esteve, Guiu

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    1. Madfox
      • 15 Years
      4 months, 11 hours ago

      Looks good but if I were you I would pick Diouf-Konsa or Andersen-Dorgu if you are going to be rotating a bit in defence. I feel those combos work better than Diouf-Andersen but it is sometimes pot luck so wouldnt get caught up over it if you're looking for that potential in Diouf and defensive points in Andersen

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      1. Pumpkinhead
        • 11 Years
        4 months, 11 hours ago

        I liked the look of Diouf in PS. That said, West Hams fixtures from a defensive point of view do not look great to start the season (other than game week one). He can definitely be moved on.

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    2. Deulofail
      • 9 Years
      4 months, 10 hours ago

      I'd pick attacking midfielders for rotation, since DC points for defensive midfielders more likely come in tough fixtures (I assume). But if you're only benching Anderson against the top 2-3 sides, then it sounds good to me

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      1. Pumpkinhead
        • 11 Years
        4 months, 9 hours ago

        I'm not fully sure how I will rotate but I suspect that Anderson and KDH would play more followed by my defender joining when needed.

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  19. 420king
    • 11 Years
    4 months, 11 hours ago

    BB1 team, feedback appreciated:

    Sels Dubravka
    Frimpong Porro Tosin DeCuyper Rodon
    Palmer Saka Wirtz Rutter Kudus
    Gyokeres Pedro Ekitike(c)

    GW2 bench Spurs players, Rodon & Sels
    GW3 FH
    GW4 (potential) WC

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    1. Oasthouse FC
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      4 months, 11 hours ago

      Not sure about Gyokeres, prefer watkins.

      looks good though

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      1. 420king
        • 11 Years
        4 months, 11 hours ago

        it hurt to cut Watkins, but Gyok has better odds for the first two
        ty

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    2. G Banger
      • 7 Years
      4 months, 11 hours ago

      Was told Dubs might not start WK1 so I moved to Verbrugen but had to free up 0.5mil

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      1. 420king
        • 11 Years
        4 months, 11 hours ago

        Ye, Dub... The only way to get .5 would be to downgrade Wirtz or Kudus, would also mean doubling up on Brighton as I don't like other 4.5 Gks

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    3. Pumpkinhead
      • 11 Years
      4 months, 11 hours ago

      Oh boy. My heart would not survive game week one with this team. I like the idea and I wish you well but even as a manager who doesn't always play it safe I think this is a few steps too far for me personally.

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      1. 420king
        • 11 Years
        4 months, 11 hours ago

        Because of no Salah? Just not worth 14.5 this year (I think!)

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        1. G Banger
          • 7 Years
          4 months, 11 hours ago

          I think cause you've gone really heavy on new to the prem players which is big risk / reward. May take tome to settle, may not start immediately

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          1. Pumpkinhead
            • 11 Years
            4 months, 11 hours ago

            This

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        2. Pumpkinhead
          • 11 Years
          4 months, 11 hours ago

          Frimpong, Gyok, Ekitike + I'm not sure about Tosins and Kudus minutes. Salah may or may not be worth it but I think you have many punt in that team that you'll need to come good right off the jump. For new players to the league/teams I'm definitely more cautious. Like I said, I wish you luck, hopefully it comes off for you.

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          1. 420king
            • 11 Years
            4 months, 11 hours ago

            Yeah, I see what you mean. 3 new players, who might not to do well at first because of transition to PL. I'm not that worried about the minutes tho, Tosin only for first two games, Kudus only for the first one, etc.
            Thanks!

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            1. Pumpkinhead
              • 11 Years
              4 months, 9 hours ago

              Wishing you the best for gameweek one! Enjoy the ride 🙂

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  20. Oasthouse FC
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    4 months, 11 hours ago

    Hey guys,

    Few tweaks following the feedback the other day (bowen to fullkrug and gakpo to bruno).

    The Bowen downgrade allowed my to strengthen then defence and upgrade the GK

    How's this looking and any changes you'd make?

    Sels
    Murillo, Munoz, AWB
    Bruno, Palmer, Wirtz, Reijnders
    Haaland, Watkins, Fullkrug.

    subs, Dubravka, Konsa, esteve, king

    0 ITB.

    cheers!

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    1. 420king
      • 11 Years
      4 months, 11 hours ago

      I'd personally split the defense and move Sels to Sanchez but it looks great!

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  21. Madfox
    • 15 Years
    4 months, 11 hours ago

    Hi all, join my H2H league if you'd like would appreciate it. Code is pesd5e

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  22. simong1
    • 7 Years
    4 months, 11 hours ago

    A or B?

    A) Haaland, 4.5 FWD & Rogers (Esteve first on bench)

    B) J. Pedro, Bowen & Saka (4.5 DEF first on bench)

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    1. amsemp
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      4 months, 11 hours ago

      B

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    2. Madfox
      • 15 Years
      4 months, 11 hours ago

      B

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  23. amsemp
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    4 months, 11 hours ago

    Apart from monitoring Rogers, do I stop tinkering now? Not a great GW1 but comes to life GW2 onwards.

    Sels, Dubravka
    Murillo, Tarkowski, Lacroix, Diouf, Esteve
    Salah, Palmer, Rogers, Semenyo, KDH
    Watkins, Evanilson, Strand Larsen

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  24. Zoostation
    • 11 Years
    4 months, 11 hours ago

    G2G?

    Sels (Dubravka)

    Tarkowski Konsa VDV (Diouf, Esteve)

    Palmer Wirtz Rogers Ndiaye (King)

    Haaland Gyokeres Bowen

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    1. Athletic Nasherbo
      • 8 Years
      4 months, 11 hours ago

      Is Rogers fit?

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      1. Zoostation
        • 11 Years
        4 months, 11 hours ago

        In training

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  25. chocolove
    • 15 Years
    4 months, 11 hours ago

    Heard that Everton defender Jarrad Branthwaite has suffered a hamstring injury in training.

    Wtf with this guy, always injured. If true, reconsidering Tarko now

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  26. Deulofail
    • 9 Years
    4 months, 11 hours ago

    Thoughts on my team, Trump's Pedro Files, please:

    Bizot
    Frimpong RAN Cucurella
    Wirtz Saka Zubimendi Palmer
    Ekitiké Gyökeres Pedro

    Verbruggen | Diouf, AWB, King

    GW1: BB
    GW3: FH
    GW4: WC (optional)

    I lined them up nicely into their soccer uniforms like this on FPL. Open to suggestions for other orientations.

    I might still change King and AWB on the bench, but leaning this way at the moment. Open to suggestions for other orientations.

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    1. Athletic Nasherbo
      • 8 Years
      4 months, 11 hours ago

      Have I missed something with Bizot?

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      1. Deulofail
        • 9 Years
        4 months, 11 hours ago

        Will start GW1

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        1. Deulofail
          • 9 Years
          4 months, 11 hours ago

          Due to Martinez suspension

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  27. Gazwaz80
    • 6 Years
    4 months, 11 hours ago

    What’s your view on the Diakite signing for Bournemouth, highest scoring defender in Lihue 1

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    1. Gazwaz80
      • 6 Years
      4 months, 11 hours ago

      Ligue 1

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    2. Athletic Nasherbo
      • 8 Years
      4 months, 11 hours ago

      Makes Senesi a very good option imo.

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      1. Gazwaz80
        • 6 Years
        4 months, 11 hours ago

        I agree…

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  28. Camzy
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    4 months, 11 hours ago

    I'm wondering now whether Salah + Haaland is the way.

    Looking at captaincy, I don't think I'd captain Palmer in any of the first 6 games. Maybe only in GW2 vs (whu).

    Salah looks important for captaincy in 1 (BOU), 4 (bur) and 5 (EVE)
    Haaland covers for 2 (TOT), 6 (BUR).
    Bruno can be captain in GW3 vs (BUR)

    If you think strictly about making sure you have captaincy options over the opening fixtures, it makes most sense to go for the triple of Salah, Haaland, Bruno and not have Palmer.

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    1. Athletic Nasherbo
      • 8 Years
      4 months, 11 hours ago

      Having both is differential, which is a good place to be. Not sure on Salah, though.

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    2. Madfox
      • 15 Years
      4 months, 11 hours ago

      Good point tbf. I guess I'm off to start another draft...

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    3. Bruno Commando
      • 11 Years
      4 months, 10 hours ago

      It will also come down to the sacrifices made to the rest of the squad if you go from Palmer to Haaland. That is a 3.5M increase.

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    4. x.jim.x
      • 11 Years
      4 months, 10 hours ago

      All 3 are perfectly fine captains for the first 6 weeks, except GW5 when all 3 (and Bruno) have a dodgy fixture, so it's more pot luck.

      You're also ommitting the fact that Salah + Haaland is up to £4m more expensive than Salah / Haaland + Palmer

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      1. Count of Monte Hristo
        • 12 Years
        4 months, 10 hours ago

        Yeah not one strong (c) fixture in GW5 for Salah, Palmer, Bruno, Saka or Haaland.

        Salah (h) to Everton early kick off about the most appealing and even then it looks like one to avoid.

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        1. x.jim.x
          • 11 Years
          4 months, 10 hours ago

          Yeah unless you've got Watkins, I guess.

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  29. Mother Farke
    • 1 Year
    4 months, 11 hours ago

    Sels
    Cucurella Murillo De Cuyper
    Saka Wirtz Gakpo Palmer Rogers*
    Watkins Solanke**

    Dubravka Munoz Konsa Guiu

    * Do I stick with Rogers or spread my bets with Semenyo? Bournemouth will still score goals.
    ** Depedent on tonight. If I'm not impressed, it'll be Mateta.

    0.5 ITB for tweaks.

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    1. Bruno Commando
      • 11 Years
      4 months, 10 hours ago

      I would swap Rogers for someone else if we have no pics of Rogers training with the team. I don't think I will go with Solanke as well...

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      1. Udogie-style
        • 2 Years
        4 months, 10 hours ago

        He's reported to be back in training

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        1. Bruno Commando
          • 11 Years
          4 months, 10 hours ago

          Oh then he is a good pick then! And I will need to take a second look at my draft!

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      2. Mother Farke
        • 1 Year
        4 months, 10 hours ago

        https://x.com/FPLVillan/status/1955661709894668795?t=1iii0dGpRjosUFwRXgQhKQ&s=19

        Solanke will most likely be Mateta in further thought.

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  30. Madfox
    • 15 Years
    4 months, 11 hours ago

    Is Dubravka nailed for GW1 for a bench boost?

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    1. BobB
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      4 months, 11 hours ago

      If not fit, save BB for GW2 when he's home to Sunderland

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      1. Madfox
        • 15 Years
        4 months, 11 hours ago

        Good thinking actually, thanks!

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