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3 August 2014 4901 comments
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With the season now just a fortnight away, we turn our attentions to a number of kindly priced midfielders in our latest article for members. Picking the right combinations in the mid-price bracket looks crucial to a strong start and with Fantasy managers debating the merits of a number of targets, we scour the statistics to assess their previous form.

For the purpose of this article, we’ve selected seven midfielders, no more than 6.5 in the Fantasy Premier League (FPL) game, who have proven popular picks so far and/or are set for some favourable opening fixtures – potentially affording them the chance to hand us an early-season bandwagon. Comparing their respective statistics, we also dig deeper into seasons gone by in our attempt to ascertain the best options for our initial lineups.

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  1. About Last Night...
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 5 months ago

    Where is Sigurdsson going to play in the Swansea midfield?

    Will he be as far forward as n.10?

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    1. Swanmoretime
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      No.10 or wide right in midfield depending on the formation if pre season is anything to go by

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  2. Obi Wan Elokobi
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 5 months ago

    Just got home from the Emirates cup my god anyone with Giroud in their team get him out now. I know he's suppose to not be ready but he was bad. Also Sanchez looked very lively and good on the ball. But I'm guessing most of you watched it anyway.

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    1. Captain Shirokov
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      People on here said Sanchez looked bad.

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      1. Obi Wan Elokobi
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 5 months ago

        First half started slow but got into game second half looked decent as a striker as well didn't get long enough as a striker though.

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      2. Call Me Guybrush
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 5 months ago

        I thought Alexis was one of the brighter sparks in a bad Arsenal performance. The difference with the youthful team who'd been training all summer yesterday, and this more senior side today was obvious. Wenger has some work to do to get the starting XI in shape.

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    2. Call Me Guybrush
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      Was a poor performance, but he's only been back in training for three or four days. Wenger says he might not even be ready for the Community Shield and that's a week away.

      Bony may be a better pick to start GW1.

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      1. Seabreeze
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 5 months ago

        Yeah Giroud looked terrible, there wasn't even a glimmer of anything inspiring to go on. Sanchez was lively, but really think we need to see him play as a striker from the start with a good Arsenal team behind him, to see how is gets on.

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  3. SG8
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 5 months ago

    Captaincy choices for GW1?

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    1. Saint Steve-O (@EliteFPL)
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      Costa, Hazard or Rooney

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    2. Optimus.
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      Sterling

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    3. gravless
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      Rooney end of

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    4. KingsKnee
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      Yeah think I'm going for Rooney not a fan of Swansea under monk

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    5. Ben Mee Over A Table
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      Sturridge if he's fit and I keep him in my team. Rooney otherwise.

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  4. thepuntmaster
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 5 months ago

    Reading this in Sir Alex's autobiography, exactly what Moyes lacked!

    ''No team ever entered Old Trafford thinking United might be persuaded to give in. There was no comfort to be gained from thinking we could be demoralised. Leading 1-0 or 2-1 the opposition manager would know he faces a final 15 minutes in which we would go hell for leather. That fear factor was always there. By going for the throat and shooing bodies into the box, we would pose the question: can you handle it?''

    What a man! LVG should get this back tho!

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    1. Licky
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      At the same time though, if you're a manager in a losing position why not go hell for leather the salvage points, that's expected of you.

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  5. The Sarjeant
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 5 months ago

    How to create your very own rotation spreadsheet with ease.

    I have never seen this strategy posted before on this site, and I've just discovered it, and I personally love it. Of course however, I have seen people post about changing the numbers in the ticker, but not like this.

    1) Head over to our very own season ticker on the site.

    2) Click on the 'fixture difficulties' tab.

    3) Put a 1 in each of the fixtures which you want to highlight in both the home and away categories. For example, if you want to highlight just the home games you'd put a 1 in their boxes.

    4) Put a 0 in all the away boxes.

    5) Now all the home games are now blue, whilst the away fixtures are in white.

    Another use could be for fixture strength rotation. A 1 would be for all the games where you'd play your defender against and a 0 for all the hard fixtures which you wouldn't want to play a defender in.

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  6. t4thomas
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 5 months ago

    I can't seem to stop tinkering.

    This is the latest incarnation of my team.

    I would appreciate some feedback for those that have some time:

    Krul | Foster
    Shaw | Clyne | Huth | Taylor | Simpson
    Hazard | Mata | Eriksen | Arnautovic | Hoilett
    Rooney | Giroud | Bony

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    1. super zlatan
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      It's ok. Quite similar to most.
      I had shaw but have revised that strategy.

      Think Evans is the way to go.

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    2. Ben Mee Over A Table
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      Not sure about Newcastle/WBA GK rotation, their defences don't seem particularly strong, perhaps just DDG or Bego and 4.0 is a better option for now?

      Shaw not certain of starting the season in the first XI
      Clyne overpriced because of the state of Southampton's defence
      I like the Huth and Taylor matchup, should be an excellent rotation
      Simpson seems good value at QPR if he can keep playing an aggressive fullback role

      Hazard, Mata and Eriksen are all fairly safe bets
      Arnautovic may do quite well with nice opening fixtures, although Sigurdsson has shown much more in pre season
      Hoilett has been impressive so far in pre season and could be an excellent budget option

      Rooney is just logical
      Giroud is being outshone by teammates, but should be involved to some degree in Arsenal's many goals
      Bony a slight differential, but a very good one and should take advantage of some of the creativity that has been injected into Swansea's midfield

      Overall 6/10

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      1. terzza76
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 5 months ago

        are you friends wit T4Thomas or just a really kind guy ?

        im hoping the latter as id love that sort of feedback.

        ive never asked for a so called RMT but this year i wanna do well so i think i need some from people other than asking my dog and or mother in law

        would you be so kind to give this a look and let me know how bad it is and how my reconstruction should begin ?

        here goes

        Krul/foster

        evans shaw wisdom oshea clyne

        hazard eriksen tadic albrighton snodgrass

        rooney remy sturrige

        thank you !

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        1. Ben Mee Over A Table
          • 13 Years
          11 years, 5 months ago

          Same as above for keepers, Shaw, Clyne, Hazard, Eriksen and Rooney.

          Be careful of Evans in defence if Vermaelen ends up being signed, otherwise he's a decent option.You could always go for DDG as a lone keeper and cut down to just 1 united defender, this would probably give you better returns than your current keeper rotation and allow you to invest in other promising defenders.

          Sunderland's early fixtures aren't terrific, with a lot of their home games being against top 6 teams. This make O'Shea slightly less appealing. Also, if you wanted a Sunderland defender, perhaps van Aanholt is the better option because of his aggressive runs down the wing and also the new changes to bonus which benefit fullbacks over centre backs.

          Wisdom has a decent chance of starting the season, but keep an eye out closer to the start of the season and many people will give good opinions on nailed on 4.0 defenders.

          With the holes I've poked in your current defence, I'd probably fill them with a Stoke/Swansea rotation. Taylor for Swansea is the obvious choice, but the best option from Stoke is a bit up in the air. Currently, I am on Cameron until advised otherwise, but Huth could be a steal this season if you're willing to pay the extra 0.5.

          Depending on how much you want to spend in defence, the remaining spot can go 3 different ways. You can either go for a premium Chelsea defender, Caulker/Ward/Davies in the mid price bracket, or Simpson/van Aanholt/Mariappa or a 4.0 in the budget bracket.

          Tadic has a great record in recent seasons, but form in the Eridivisie doesn't always translate to form in the EPL, especially when you're put in a team that is rebuilding as opposed to a team that is challenging for Champions league.

          Snodgrass is a good early option that can be moved along to the next decent bandwagon once his fixtures worsen or if his scoring isn't up to standard.

          Albrighton looks the most likely to get attacking returns of the 4.5's this season, so he's worth having as midfield backup.

          Monitor Sturridge's fitness leading into GW1. I currently have him, but I'm more than ready to replace him if he's not going to be fully fit.

          Remy could do well given that he should start every week for QPR (which wasn't going to happen at Liverpool). Perhaps there are better options that are only slightly more expensive, though.

          If I had to give you a team that was similar to yours that would hopefully improve your current draft, it would be:

          DDG 4.0 (Murphy from QPR is the one I have)
          Evans Cameron/Huth N. Taylor van Aanholt Wisdom
          Hazard Eriksen Ramsey Snodgrass Albrighton
          Sturridge Rooney Jovetic

          Jovetic could be swapped to Remy once Aguero is back, or to Dzeko/Bony/Giroud if you have the funds, Snodgrass could be swapped to Sigurdsson if he starts well.

          The other variation to this is if you swap Sturridge to Bony/Dzeko and Snodgrass to Fabregas/Mata.

          Hope all of this helped 🙂

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          1. terzza76
            • 12 Years
            11 years, 5 months ago

            It was definetley the latter.
            Thank you so much it's really really appreciated.
            I will consider everything you said and look to change my team
            Accordingly.
            Thanks again

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  7. super zlatan
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 5 months ago

    Ahh..

    The lovely kylie..

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  8. Evs
    • Has Moderation Rights
    • 16 Years
    11 years, 5 months ago

    This Luis fullback bloke, who convinced are we he's nailed on ?

    Apzi seemed a favourite of Jose's last year even keeping Cole out of the side.

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    1. Evs
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 16 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      *how convinced.

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    2. super zlatan
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      I hope and pray he is nailed on!

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    3. Hibbo
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      I'd like to think he is, but in reality im none wiser than anyone else.

      The feeling that Terry/Cahill are more secure options is one that'd id now subscribe to after earlier swearing by Felipe.

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    4. the axolotl
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      spanish league winning specialist left full. i'd say pretty nailed. think azpi will lose out in reshuffle

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    5. Saint Steve-O (@EliteFPL)
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      I can easily see Mourihno keeping the back four that ended last year, then gradually put Luis in at LB, Azpil at RB & Ivanovich CB.... Then of course Courtois in goal....

      Like all of us, keep monitoring.... Me personally, he's nailed

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    6. Sweetpea
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      there will be rotation in their back 4 for sure.

      can't see azpili being dropped, teachers pet.

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    7. Coaly
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      ffs can everyone please take note that he's 100% nailed and stop asking!!

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  9. Sweetpea
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 5 months ago

    Any cash mini-leagues (trustworthy)?

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    1. The Sarjeant
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      Demi's.

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    2. Demí
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      Mine

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      1. Art Vandelay
        • 15 Years
        11 years, 5 months ago

        Hi Demi

        Is it open to anyone? What are the rules of engagement?

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        1. Demí
          • 15 Years
          11 years, 5 months ago

          Hi man, yeah open to anyone

          40 people in it right now. £10 entry, normal fpl scoring, and at the end, money for 1st, 2nd, 3rd and Highest GW Score.

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          1. Epic Fail
            • 15 Years
            11 years, 5 months ago

            Sounds decent. Is it a PayPal thing?

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            1. Demí
              • 15 Years
              11 years, 5 months ago

              yup

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              1. Epic Fail
                • 15 Years
                11 years, 5 months ago

                Nice one. I'll get joined up if that's ok.

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                1. Demí
                  • 15 Years
                  11 years, 5 months ago

                  Cool. nice one

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          2. Ohhhhh Gary Macca!
            • 11 Years
            11 years, 5 months ago

            How do you enter lad?

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            1. Demí
              • 15 Years
              11 years, 5 months ago

              tenner to my paypal below, with your email address on it so i can give the league code

              http://i.imgur.com/Qvjpkzj.png

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              1. Ohhhhh Gary Macca!
                • 11 Years
                11 years, 5 months ago

                Sound.

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              2. Fishwizard
                • 11 Years
                11 years, 5 months ago

                I'm new to the forum but been playing FPL for a while. I'll send over a tenner on Paypal if you're happy to have another entrant.

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      2. The Sarjeant
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 5 months ago

        Btw, who's Frank?

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        1. Demí
          • 15 Years
          11 years, 5 months ago

          The guy who runs TFPL

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    3. Blue Lion
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      Demi's

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  10. Tinmen
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 5 months ago

    Are all Dzeko owners still happy enough to have him or is Jovetic form enough to make you doubt yourself? Or am i just thinking about it too much?

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    1. Yome
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      I just did Dzeko to jovetic, feel good. I upgraded my 4.0

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  11. Demí
    • 15 Years
    11 years, 5 months ago

    Off-topic:

    Do any golf experts know why this is a loss? http://i.imgur.com/S6mmRA8.png

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    1. Sweetpea
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      Depends who the bet is with - T and Cs vary per bookmaker.

      Guessing you know Tiger withdrew after 9.

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      1. Demí
        • 15 Years
        11 years, 5 months ago

        Betfair sportsbook. Was under the impression as long as bubba completed his round, it's a winner

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        1. Sweetpea
          • 13 Years
          11 years, 5 months ago

          "Any player withdrawing or being disqualified having played a stroke in that round will be settled as a loser providing at least one other player completes that round."

          Yes, thats my interpretation of the above rule.

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          1. Demí
            • 15 Years
            11 years, 5 months ago

            Thanks man. Have asked on the live chat, so they'll hopefully get back to me and correct it

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    2. Hibbo
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      Did Woods cry off early?

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      1. Demí
        • 15 Years
        11 years, 5 months ago

        Aye, back injury after 8 holes

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        1. Hibbo
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 13 Years
          11 years, 5 months ago

          id get on the betfair live chat.

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      2. Fitzy.
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 5 months ago

        Blubba Woods?

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    3. Tim Canterbury
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      Wouldn't you get your stake back?

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    4. Kevin Twine
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      That'll be a void bet, surely. Must be a mistake.

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  12. rl248
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 5 months ago

    RMT:

    Krul (Pantilimon)

    Bruce / Evans / Cameron (NTaylor / Targett)

    Mata / Sterling / Ramsey / Arnautovic (Sigurdsson)

    Rooney / Costa / Bony (or Dzeko)

    Cheers guys.

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  13. Butthead
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 5 months ago

    So, Ashley Young, worth a shout?

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    1. Poseidon. Not arrogant, jus…
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      Yes, 15 assists a season man

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      1. Licky
        • 13 Years
        11 years, 5 months ago

        So will Van Gaal be opting for the 'get it wide, get it in' approach?

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    2. Syd.
      • 16 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      Nah he is shite

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      1. Epic Fail
        • 15 Years
        11 years, 5 months ago

        He's good for his price if he plays.

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    3. About Last Night...
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      I reckon...

      Could well play the first few weeks... He's scored 4 i think in pre-season, which is more than he scored in the league last season i think

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    4. Butthead
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      That sums it up: 2 totally differing views. Well, scoring 2 goals against Madrid can't be bad.

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      1. Kudo Warrior
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 5 months ago

        i was just about to ask this. I really think LVG has unlocked his true potential in this new position, but then I just don't trust him.

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    5. the axolotl
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      i think so, for a 1 week punt anyway, move to siggy week 2. that's my current plan*

      *plan likely to change 100s of times

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      1. About Last Night...
        • 11 Years
        11 years, 5 months ago

        Yeah there might be some cash to be made on Young I think

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  14. aehii
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 5 months ago

    Sorry...keep tinkering.

    A
    evans
    fabregas
    jovetic

    B
    mariappa (or some other nailed on 4.5m defender)
    eriksen
    diego costa

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    1. super zlatan
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      A but with dzeko instead?

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      1. aehii
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 5 months ago

        Yeah I could do that if I get rid of rosenior. It basically becomes a bit more template though. I don't like dzeko really.

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  15. Joga Bonito®
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 5 months ago

    Is a fit Rafael nailed on for Rb/RWb? Could be a differential.

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    1. Poseidon. Not arrogant, jus…
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      /valencia

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    2. Hampe
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      Probably not

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    3. Syd.
      • 16 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      To injury prone

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    4. Fiorentina Turner
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      I don't believe he's nailed on. It seems to make a guess, Valencia maybe the one doing that RWB role a lot. For the world cup, LVG had Kuyt doing that and Valencia in terms of his work ethic is similar to Kuyt so I quicker believe it's Valencia over Rafael at this time

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    5. Saint Steve-O (@EliteFPL)
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      Yes, sadly, Valencia is probably gonna fill that role

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    6. John Colby (C)
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      Surely Valencia is ahead of him in the pecking order for the RWB role?

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    7. Joga Bonito®
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      Valencia probably will be the one or at least rotated. Just a passing thought, cheers peeps.

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  16. 3 years & counting
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 5 months ago

    RMT please.

    Krul - Mannone
    Debuchy - B Davies - Lovren - Vlaar - Wisdom
    Sanchez - Sigurdsson - Hazard - Eriksen - Albrighton
    Rooney - Dzeko - Giroud

    Planning to line up 3-4-3 with the occasional rotation depending on fixtures.

    Would ideally like to bring in Mata somewhere but I'm not sure what is the best way to do this.

    Any advice would be appreciated.

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    1. About Last Night...
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      Vlaar to Bruce
      Giroud/Dzeko to Jovetic
      Eriksen to Mata

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    2. Yome
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      Giroud a doubt to start gw1, he is not ready according to Wenger

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  17. Egg noodle
    • 15 Years
    11 years, 5 months ago

    Parm

    Your email went straight to my junk. And hotmail said
    "Be careful! This sender has failed our fraud detection checks."

    Just letting you know. People might miss your email.

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    1. Egg noodle
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      Someone please direct Parm to this post if you see him later on, I got to shoot. Thanks, and night lads

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    2. Poseidon. Not arrogant, jus…
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      I've been saying he's dodgy for years.

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  18. super zlatan
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 5 months ago

    So is everyone going with 3 Chelsea assets from the start?

    Currently only have luis and fabregas.

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    1. Poseidon. Not arrogant, jus…
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      Fab and Costa for me.

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    2. Epic Fail
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      2 or 3.

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    3. Yome
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      Luis and costa here

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    4. Optimus.
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      Terry Fab Costa

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  19. thepuntmaster
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 5 months ago

    I am surprised no one is looking at Gomis so I thought I'd try to convince you.

    Firstly, I am not a Swansea fan but after watching him against Reading yesterday I feel i need to share my thoughts...

    He played up front with Bony and was much better than the Ivorian. He is so physical it is incredible. He is a lump of muscle. He can hold the ball up brilliantly. There was no competition between him and the Reading defenders. Obviously this is not Premier League standard but I don't think he will have a problem. I can see Swansea going long ball to him in tough matches and this would increase his appeal?

    Some may be concerned over his game time. Firstly, Bony may leave, if so I think he is a definite for me. Also I think that the two would play together, They didn't work up front together but I think Bony could drop in behind. From what I saw of Gomis he couldn't play in the hole and so would always be an out and out striker.

    Also, he is quick. His goal was a cheeky chip after racing the Reading defence and leaving them dead. This goal brings me on to his technical ability. He was comfortable taking touches and dribbling and he also cracked a few good shots off. He seems the complete player.

    He scored 14 goals in the French league last season and would have averaged 3.8 points per app. But with better service I can see it being even higher this season. At 1.5 cheaper than Bony I really think he is worth a punt!

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    1. Fiorentina Turner
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      This is spot on, he really is worth it, they have two nice games after that Man united game, home games against Burnley and WBA, if that's not worth a punt, I don't know what is

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    2. Yome
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      I know but I prefer to cover Swansea with Siggy. Swansea may play with only Bony up front

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      1. Purps
        • 11 Years
        11 years, 5 months ago

        This.

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  20. Lallana_
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 5 months ago

    Haha I can see why Rodgers doesn't want Balotelli. He's sick of troubling strikers.

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  21. Neonoryx
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 5 months ago

    What's your total TSB % for your current crop of 15? Is 174 too punty?

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    1. About Last Night...
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      What's your strategy?

      Buy players with low TSB % for trading? I'm interested to know

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      1. Neonoryx
        • 11 Years
        11 years, 5 months ago

        I didn't specifically aim for a low TSB%, but i tried to avoid high ownership, unproven EPL players (Sánchez, Costa), and high end rotation risks players (Shaw), etc, to prevent any price crashes in the first few weeks!

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  22. John Colby (C)
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 5 months ago

    With the changes to the BPS this season anyone else see the value of having Darren Gibson as their 5th midfielder? If Tiote is being talked up surely Dazza should be also?

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    1. RiflaFC
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      whats different from last years BPS?

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  23. Lallana_
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 5 months ago

    If Liverpool don't sign another striker Liverpool could play Sterling ST in a diamond.

    Sterling Sturridge
    Lallana
    Coutinho Henderson
    Gerrard
    Enrique Skrtel Sakho Johnson
    Mignolet

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    1. Licky
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      Johnson won't be played at right back, and Lovren will be RCB with Sakho at LCB. Enrique might get game time until Moreno becomes a regular (if that deal goes through).

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      1. Lallana_
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 5 months ago

        Flanagan hasn't played pre-season. Manquillo will take time to settle. Lovren won't start right away either.

        Enrique>Moreno IMO

        And I know Lallana is injured ATM so perhaps Markovic will play CAM

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        1. Licky
          • 13 Years
          11 years, 5 months ago

          I can't see Markovic being played as a CAM, he'll be eased in. I can see Falanagan playing against Dortmund and starting RB GW1. Moreno will take time to settle too, but has more potential than Enrique, while both are suspect defensively Moreno has pace to make up for his lapses and will actually listen to the back four and other team mates. I can see Rodgers changing the back four early just because he needs to get it settled, playing the players that were poor last season and before that isn't really an option. It's important especially in a 4-4-2 diamond were the fullbacks provide the width, Johnson and Enrique would be poor choices for that.

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  24. Reed_Rothchild
    • 16 Years
    11 years, 5 months ago

    Is looks like the best possible team to start out with....as long as Cameron is nailed on.

    De Gea Gilks

    Luis Ward Vlaar Cameron Wisdom

    Fabregas Ramsey Mata Siggy Wanyama

    Jovetic Rooney Costa

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    1. Syd.
      • 16 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      I've that front 3

      It looks noice

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    2. About Last Night...
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      Bit weak defensively

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      1. Reed_Rothchild
        • 16 Years
        11 years, 5 months ago

        ManU keeper, Chelsea defender, CP defender, Stoke defender, as good as one can get to get the midfield and strikers.

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  25. JK - Cønt ⭐
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 5 months ago

    Doosra around? Or Parm?

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  26. Evs
    • Has Moderation Rights
    • 16 Years
    11 years, 5 months ago

    So based on above, Luis.... Keep away 🙂 ?

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    1. Poseidon. Not arrogant, jus…
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      Gone to PSV m8.

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      1. Kudo Warrior
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 5 months ago

        He means the new Luis.

        I'm still keeping, for now.

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      2. Kudo Warrior
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 5 months ago

        That's "Luiz", too 😉

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        1. The Sarjeant
          • 12 Years
          11 years, 5 months ago

          And it was PSG.

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    2. super zlatan
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      I have him for now.
      Will monitor further friendlys. Still subject to change

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    3. Seabreeze
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      I get more and more uncertain about the Chelsea defense every day, you would think Luis is nailed, but I guess they may start the season with the same back 4 as last season to get them going.

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    4. Hibbo
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      Tight call to be made before finalising my team.

      Chelsea defence is a must.

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  27. RocketMan
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 5 months ago

    krul - foster
    jones, evans, yoshida, duff, wisdom
    hazard, ramsey, eriksen, arny, albrighton
    rooney, sturridge, pelle

    Thinks I've cracked it?

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    1. aehii
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      No chelsea defender, pelle and arny possibly weak. Hazard not fully fit or good lately. Sturridge injury concerns and tough fixtures, including two away from home.

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      1. RocketMan
        • 13 Years
        11 years, 5 months ago

        wow talk about a heavy criticism 😉 guess ill change it...

        RMT likes it big time though!

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        1. Piggs Boson
          • 14 Years
          11 years, 5 months ago

          There's a lot of personal preferences in ERHII's comment. Don't just mindlessly do what he says.

          A Chelsea defender is not essential, Pelle could be glorious, and Arnie has great fixtures. Hazard and Sturridge are quality players, but make sure their fit at the start of the season.

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        2. aehii
          • 12 Years
          11 years, 5 months ago

          Yeah..but no one knows. I've replied to people on here before and got it completely wrong..like some other player over nasri, lukaku over rooney (which was alright short term).

          forgot to say..doubling up on jones and evans..is that wise? Any way to get a chelsea defender? If they're not strong this year I'll be amazed.

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  28. Pringle
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 5 months ago

    With all this uncertainty of the Chelsea back four how is Verthongen as a placeholder until things are more clear?

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    1. Fiorentina Turner
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      With Spurs, I think people believe that Pochettino will make Spurs keep a decent amount of Clean Sheets like what he did at Southampton last year. His high pressing game helped them keep like 15 Clean Sheets and if he brings it to Spurs, I don't see why they can't do the same so he sounds good as a place holder with a goal threat as a bonus

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      1. Pringle
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 5 months ago

        Agreed. Thanks!

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    2. RocketMan
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      lots 0f people would agree on here from todays chat!

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      1. Pringle
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 5 months ago

        Has there been a discussion on this today?

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        1. Fiorentina Turner
          • 11 Years
          11 years, 5 months ago

          I joined this Site just a few hours ago, if I had to guess from the chat, I think people probably talked about Chelsea losing to Werder Bremen and conceded 3 times, could be that

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        2. RocketMan
          • 13 Years
          11 years, 5 months ago

          a lot of people thought it would be a good move around lunch time, not on the chelsea front just on the vert value

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  29. PGR
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 5 months ago

    I've decided not to go with a Chelsea defender. Want 2 of their players in attack though.
    Which 2 would you pick out of Costa, Fabregas and Hazard?

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    1. Seabreeze
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      Probably Costa and Fab, Fab has looked a lot better than Hazard in preseason, but again, it all comes down to if Hazard regains his form for the start of the season...take a gamble, they should both play at least and Fab should be among their attacking movements.

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      1. PGR
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 5 months ago

        Cheers. I'm leaning that way too.

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    2. Saint Steve-O (@EliteFPL)
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      Haz & Costa

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  30. j-whitehead-
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 5 months ago

    Last draft because I'm losing my mind now!
    All opinions appreciated.

    De Gea
    Debuchy - Azpi - Colocini
    Eriksen - A.Johnson - Ramsey - Hazard
    Rooney - Remy - Dzeko

    Gilks - Siggy - Mariappa - Wisdom

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    1. aehii
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      Last draft...are you sure...adam johnson is in there...

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