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FPL team guide 2021/22 – Tottenham Hotspur: Best players, stats and more

Our team-by-team guide to the new Fantasy Premier League (FPL) season continues with this preview of Tottenham Hotspur.

From early-season title contenders to a mid-season managerial change, Spurs’ 2020/21 campaign was an eventful one.

They finished seventh in the Premier League and also reached the final of the Carabao Cup, but defeats to Arsenal and Dinamo Zagreb in March were real low points and ultimately led to the sacking of José Mourinho.

Ryan Mason took temporary charge for the run-in, with Nuno Espírito Santo now installed as head coach ahead of the new season.

You can read more on the incoming Lilywhites boss here.

FPL pre-season: Trossard hits hat-trick from wing-back role 1

THE DEFENCE

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Despite the lack of a settled centre-back partnership, Spurs’ totals of 12 clean sheets and 45 goals conceded ranked a respectable joint-fifth and sixth respectively last season.

TotalRank v other Premier League sides
Goals conceded456th
Clean sheets125th=
Shots conceded48612th
Shots in the box conceded32413th
Shots on target conceded15510th
Big chances conceded  554th
Expected goals conceded (xGC)50.0310th
Non-penalty expected goals conceded (non-pen xGC)42.157th

However, it was all a bit underwhelming in FPL, with all of their defenders failing to reach 90-points.

As a result, a Spurs defender won’t cost you more than £5.0m in 2021/22, which does suggest that they could offer value once we have established who the regular starters are.

Nuno mainly opted for a 3-4-3/3-5-2 shape at Wolverhampton Wanderers, with the majority of his team’s attacks coming from wide areas.

If a similar system is used at Spurs, that would boost the appeal of their wing-backs.

Sergio Reguilón (£5.0m) ended his debut season in England with a respectable six assists and is at his best when bombing forward, while former Wolves man Matt Doherty (£5.0m) is also one to watch, having contributed eight goals and 15 assists across Nuno’s first two campaigns in the Premier League.

At this stage, it remains to be seen if one of the £4.5m options will emerge as a starter, but if they do, FPL managers will be handed a budget route into their backline.

THE ATTACK

Kane on the Golden Boot charge as Alli enters FPL differential conversation

Spurs ranked joint-third for goals scored (68) last season, but their inability to control games meant that they often had to rely on moments of individual brilliance to get them out of trouble:

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  1. In a Rush
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 3 months ago

    Any thoughts on this please?

    Pickford
    Taa veltman cresswell
    Salah son raphina xxxx xxxx
    Nacho xxxx

    Begovic white ayling obafemi

    A. Pepe/buendia/cavani
    B. Sancho/Esr/Watkins

    Both options leave 1m Itb

    Cheers

    1. circusmonkey
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      B

      1. In a Rush
        • 8 Years
        3 years, 3 months ago

        Cheers circus monkey

    2. Chandler Bing
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      B

      1. In a Rush
        • 8 Years
        3 years, 3 months ago

        Cheers mr bing

        1. BarrowAFC
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 9 Years
          3 years, 3 months ago

          B but with Buendia instead of ESR if you don't need to save the 1m

          1. In a Rush
            • 8 Years
            3 years, 3 months ago

            Cheers that has crossed my mind but not keen on attacking double ups to start.

    3. Get up ya bum
      • 15 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      A has higher potential imo. Watch cavani who's still on break for if he's match fit and sharp gw1. If he is then he's got a nice window of 4 games in about a month before UCL rotation kicks in. I'd go for 4.5 and mahrez over cresswell and pepe fwiw

      1. In a Rush
        • 8 Years
        3 years, 3 months ago

        Cheers I’ve actually been leaning towards A

    4. Thinkering like a Boss
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      I like A tbh

      people would said B because they have Watkins and Sancho

      1. In a Rush
        • 8 Years
        3 years, 3 months ago

        Cheers I can do B with Pepe instead of Esr with cresswell down to another 4.5 which looks pretty good obviously a little cheap at the back.

  2. R.C.
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 3 months ago

    Son is essential

    1. jia you
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      I'm finding it difficult to leave him out that's for sure...if they had an easy opening fixture he'd be 30-40% owned I reckon

    2. Steve The Spud
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      See if Kane stays first

    3. Rupert The Horse
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      Nah.

    4. Pariße
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      Not at all. His efficiency was abnormal last season and will have a hard time repeating that score.

  3. R.C.
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 3 months ago

    Varane imminent

    1. farmerfat
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      With Sancho done, Hendo at number 1 and Varane getting closer, United should be a real threat to challenge for the title this season.

      1. jia you
        • 8 Years
        3 years, 3 months ago

        We're still miles behind City and even Chelsea imo...until we add that proper DM we won't be challenging...McFred is Brighton level stuff (with respect to BHA fans)

        1. KGFC
          • 8 Years
          3 years, 3 months ago

          Don't necessarily agree we are miles behind. City better but we've definitely closed the gap with Sancho and Varane (if!). Our strike force is second to none.

          Don't think Chelsea is ahead of us.

          1. Get up ya bum
            • 15 Years
            3 years, 3 months ago

            City, chelsea, liverpool all stronger

          2. jia you
            • 8 Years
            3 years, 3 months ago

            If we get Varane and sort that midfield then we can talk lol...but atm way behind even Chelsea let alone City imho

    2. Maximus Bonimus Pointimus
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      There's too much talk about it now imo

      Feels like it's been reported as "done" every day for weeks now - a la Sancho last year

      Starting to get the feeling this is him & his agent leveraging an extra few grand an hour, a city centre apartment and a car or two out of his new Madrid deal

      1. KGFC
        • 8 Years
        3 years, 3 months ago

        Exactly this. Fear this might end up being Ramos 2.0!

      2. Andy_Social
        • 12 Years
        3 years, 3 months ago

        Now we're into "We never fancied him anyway, Konde looks hotter" tedium.

        1. R.C.
          • 7 Years
          3 years, 3 months ago

          Kounde is a back up signing who can play at RB as well

          1. Andy_Social
            • 12 Years
            3 years, 3 months ago

            Kounde happy to be back up? You REALLY willing to believe that?????

          2. asquishypotato
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 11 Years
            3 years, 3 months ago

            Kounde playing an integral part in his team last year, and one of the hottest prospects, to being a backup centre half/wide player?
            No chance.

        1. Steve The Spud
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 4 Years
          3 years, 3 months ago

          Not sure what’s funnier all his comments or the fact you Dug them out 😀

          1. Maximus Bonimus Pointimus
            • 14 Years
            3 years, 3 months ago

            This was an exceptional case - I had to check was I going mad or was there genuinely an overload of "Varane deal is done" posts the last month

        2. Rupert The Horse
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 11 Years
          3 years, 3 months ago

          Ha. You’re so cool.

          1. Maximus Bonimus Pointimus
            • 14 Years
            3 years, 3 months ago

            An absolute classic

            Hans Zimmer is a genius

            https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Adv9gYQWqb8&t=13s

        3. stamboy
          • 11 Years
          3 years, 3 months ago

          ?

        1. Maximus Bonimus Pointimus
          • 14 Years
          3 years, 3 months ago

          "And as
          @FabrizioRomano
          saying: “Getting closer”

          Will he use the interest to get him a new contract at Real? Nothing suggests that"

          In other words - he is using the interest to get him a new contract lol

          1. stamboy
            • 11 Years
            3 years, 3 months ago

            lol

      3. Camzy
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        3 years, 3 months ago

        I think you're wrong. The feel of this deal is very different to Sancho last year. That was just United posturing, there was no personal terms, no fee agreed etc.

        The reports for Varane are much clearer. It makes sense for him to move on to a new challenge, there's no new deal on the table, United can afford him. It just feels a lot further along.

        I think this is a move that is very likely to happen. Of course there's always a DDG fax situation, but I think it'll be something like that which scuppers the deal.

        1. Maximus Bonimus Pointimus
          • 14 Years
          3 years, 3 months ago

          Similar to Sancho in that it was reported as done every day for weeks (People were literally celebrating Sancho's signing several times last summer) before not materialising

          As per the regular updates going back a month from our diligent Varane correspondent above, this has been rumbling for a while now

          Really (really) hope it does go through - but it's starting to drag out now - always a bad sign, very similar feeling to Sancho last summer

          1. Camzy
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 14 Years
            3 years, 3 months ago

            It's dragging because the player is on holiday after playing in the Euros. It is a different feel to last year with Sancho. I certainly didn't feel Sancho was done last year by any means. Just lots of speculation.

              1. Camzy
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                • 14 Years
                3 years, 3 months ago

                In the news doesn't mean it's close. The wording of those articles is different. And one of them is the Sun 😛

                1. Maximus Bonimus Pointimus
                  • 14 Years
                  3 years, 3 months ago

                  Those articles are just random tips of a 6 week iceberg - a relentless torrent of "Sancho Done", "Sancho Imminent", "Sancho close" that had many prematurely celebrating his arrival last summer

                  Do a quick search of "Sancho Man Utd" with date range set to July up to TDD - it was ridiculous

                  And now even our dedicated specialist Varane correspondent is starting to slip in the references to Varane's madrid deal "not being a factor" (which is a serious alarm bell)

                  "And as
                  @FabrizioRomano
                  saying: “Getting closer”

                  Will he use the interest to get him a new contract at Real? Nothing suggests that"

                  In other words - it is very much a possibility that he (and his agent) could well be using the interest to get him a new contract lol

                  1. Camzy
                    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                    • 14 Years
                    3 years, 3 months ago

                    I mean sure it might not get done. But it's closer than Sancho last year imo. That's just my opinion on how the news breaks. Let's see what happens. Henderson is my goalie if Varane signs and maybe even if he doesn't.

                    1. Andy_Social
                      • 12 Years
                      3 years, 3 months ago

                      I'm kinds with MBP here. No one seriously doubts Varane will join United imminently. The point is, that poster's been spamming us with hundreds of links just repeating the same exact claim - the deal is imminent. We don't need to read the same news every hour with nothing moving forward.

                      1. Camzy
                        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                        • 14 Years
                        3 years, 3 months ago

                        I mean sure. Inazuma is annoying with the Varane posts. But I do think he's more likely to join than not.

                    2. Maximus Bonimus Pointimus
                      • 14 Years
                      3 years, 3 months ago

                      Mate, the Guardian on Tuesday 4th August 2020 literally reported Sancho had agreed personal terms with Man Utd, and the clubs had moved on to being close to agreeing a fee

                      "Manchester United and Borussia Dortmund are close to agreeing a fee for Jadon Sancho, with the England forward having agreed personal terms on a five-year contract at Old Trafford."

                      https://www.theguardian.com/football/2020/aug/04/manchester-united-close-to-deal-with-borussia-dortmund-after-jadon-sancho-agrees-personal-terms

                      This was the shite we had to listen to every day for weeks & months, it was a circus

                      Varane hasn't quite gotten there yet, but we're only just over 3 weeks into his saga - the longer this drags on, the more it feels like Sancho-gate

                      Obviously the agents motivations are totally different, and the players' situations are totally different - but the whole daily "Varane done", "Varane close" ,"Varane reports to Real Madrid training this week", "Varane to be done this week", "Varane not using Man Utd interest to get a big lovely jubbly bumper new contract, honest!" headlines are starting to go down that well trodden path of disappointment & anticlimax

                      Hope he signs, great player

                      1. Get up ya bum
                        • 15 Years
                        3 years, 3 months ago

                        All these stories are made up nonsense.

                      2. Maximus Bonimus Pointimus
                        • 14 Years
                        3 years, 3 months ago

                        Which is exactly the concern

                      3. Pariße
                        • 9 Years
                        3 years, 3 months ago

                        But what are Real doing selling all their center backs? They're gonna be a mess next season.

                        La Liga is definitely handing the 2nd best league title to Bundesliga.

  4. Az
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • Has Moderation Rights
    • 15 Years
    3 years, 3 months ago

    Morning all!

    How we all doing?

    Mark and I are recording with the first BlackBox apprentice today. She started watching a bit of football recently but has never played FPL before but wants to join the community, main aim - to beat her husband. Our aim is to chuck her in the deep end. Stats, tables, heat maps, xG, FFS, Twitter... she has no idea what she's getting herself in to...

    Second video will be on Wednesday with someone who is obsessed with football but this will be his first year of FPL. This guy will be left to fend on his own with nothing but the eye test to guide him.

    Who will do better?

    These won't be a feature on the main stream, but we'll touch base with them every now and then. Just a bit of fun and a little experiment.

    If you haven't checked out FPL BlackBox yet, our first episode of the new season went up last week: Youtube.com/FPLBlackBox

    1. Zalk
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      Sounds like a fun idea!

    2. jia you
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      Nice, enjoyed BB last season I must say and found myself chilling out with a couple of beers watching it...Mark has superb insight as always and you compliment each other well...the apprentice idea sounds fun...GL to you both for the new season!

    3. Maximus Bonimus Pointimus
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      Az I'm disappointed man

      I skipped into the members area full of excitement at the thought of all the lovely new features we've been promised for years finally being available...

      And its still just the same old same old from 5 years ago 🙁

      1. Rupert The Horse
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        3 years, 3 months ago

        Ahaha. You’re so gullible. Next year though, promise.

        1. Maximus Bonimus Pointimus
          • 14 Years
          3 years, 3 months ago

          Joke's on them - I only took out one month 😉

          1. Rupert The Horse
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 11 Years
            3 years, 3 months ago

            Mwaahaha

      2. Scots Gooner
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        3 years, 3 months ago

        This.

        Disappointing as the 'Coming Soon' images are still on the sign up page, as they have been for over a year.

      3. Az
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 15 Years
        3 years, 3 months ago

        It is coming, I promise.
        There's a working beta and everything.
        It's imminent.

    4. FPL Theorist
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      Sounds like the latter will not get much mentorship and could wind up looking like a beginner's idea of what Lateriser's style is -- playing the Pep/Tuchel roulette, taking lots of hits to get the perfect players in for differential captaincies, etc. Without the savvy of an experienced player, that will probably wind up worse than just following the template.

  5. Andy_Social
    • 12 Years
    3 years, 3 months ago

    So, Spuds then: 'Let's see how it goes'.

  6. rnrd
    • 10 Years
    3 years, 3 months ago

    Considering the end of the transfer window coincides with the international break between gw3 and Gw4, and considering one of a game changer transfer might happen between at that time (Kane, Haaland etc..) and considering some key players on late holidays might miss the beginning of the season I have came down to the conclusion that there is a very high probability we have to WC in GW4 or 5.
    Acknowledging this, isn’t going agressive (Mahrez, 3 Liverpool etc) for the first 3 GW a viable strategy?

    1. Andy_Social
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      Yes, that's the conclusion I've reached. So my squad is set up for the matches from GW1-4, or possibly GW5 if I want to observe the first match with newbies. Looks quite different to my earlier draft.

      1. rnrd
        • 10 Years
        3 years, 3 months ago

        I agree
        With liverpool, everton, city, villa having ok fixtures in gw5 you could push it to WC GW6 with full info on line ups.
        Use free transfers until then to jump on cheap gems and bandwagons to build team value

    2. Rupert The Horse
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      Haha. Yeah, and for the last 15 years.

    3. Christina.
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      jip, also a nice fixture swing around then.

      1. Get up ya bum
        • 15 Years
        3 years, 3 months ago

        ina ina love ya spud

    4. Get up ya bum
      • 15 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      Always aggressively attack the opening two or three gameweeks. This blind long term planning is a fools errand. After a weekend of football it will all go out the window as the game becomes form based. There is so many unknowns until then that make nailing your gw1 picks a complete lottery. My experience from 12ish years is attack the first 3 gameweeks and apply the wealth of knowledge we get from analysing 20/30/40 games with wildcard. Or get stupidly lucky and keep it because a lot of your pre season guesses are performing. It's a numbers game out of 7+ million some win the lottery.

      1. Andy_Social
        • 12 Years
        3 years, 3 months ago

        Right, but there's a specific deadline here as in TDD. I expect to put out a vastly different side on my WC after TDD.

    1. Maximus Bonimus Pointimus
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      The Internet is going to run out of Varane updates if you keep going at this rate:

      https://www.fantasyfootballscout.co.uk/2021/07/01/the-best-mid-price-fpl-midfielders-for-2021-22/?hc_page=2&hc_sort_by=comment_date#hc_comment_23869914

      https://www.fantasyfootballscout.co.uk/2021/07/09/the-best-mid-price-and-premium-goalkeepers-for-fpl-2021-22/?hc_page=2&hc_sort_by=comment_date#hc_comment_23878061

      https://www.fantasyfootballscout.co.uk/2021/07/13/fpl-tools-tips-on-how-to-use-the-per-90-filter/?hc_page=1&hc_sort_by=comment_date#hc_comment_23881982

      https://www.fantasyfootballscout.co.uk/2021/07/21/the-latest-van-dijk-and-gomez-injury-news-as-toney-opens-pre-season-account/?hc_page=2&hc_sort_by=comment_date#hc_comment_23891519

      https://www.fantasyfootballscout.co.uk/2021/07/25/fpl-team-guide-2021-22-southampton-best-players-stats-and-more/?hc_page=2&hc_sort_by=comment_date#hc_comment_23898169

      https://www.fantasyfootballscout.co.uk/2021/07/25/fpl-team-guide-2021-22-southampton-best-players-stats-and-more/?hc_page=2&hc_sort_by=comment_date#hc_comment_23898277

      https://www.fantasyfootballscout.co.uk/2021/07/25/can-rayan-ait-nouri-live-up-to-his-potential-and-become-a-viable-fpl-asset/?hc_page=4&hc_sort_by=comment_date#hc_comment_23899117

      https://www.fantasyfootballscout.co.uk/2021/07/25/can-rayan-ait-nouri-live-up-to-his-potential-and-become-a-viable-fpl-asset/?hc_page=4&hc_sort_by=comment_date#hc_comment_23899157

      https://www.fantasyfootballscout.co.uk/2021/07/26/fpl-team-guide-2021-22-tottenham-hotspur-best-players-stats-and-more/?hc_page=1&hc_sort_by=comment_date#hc_comment_23899171

      1. IN SANE IN DE BRUYNE
        • 8 Years
        3 years, 3 months ago

        Get a life mate

        1. Rupert The Horse
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 11 Years
          3 years, 3 months ago

          Don’t think anyone can say that whilst being on here at the same time.

          1. IN SANE IN DE BRUYNE
            • 8 Years
            3 years, 3 months ago

            Fair point

        2. Maximus Bonimus Pointimus
          • 14 Years
          3 years, 3 months ago

          We've found Inazuma's alt account...

          1. IN SANE IN DE BRUYNE
            • 8 Years
            3 years, 3 months ago

            I promise you it is not!

            1. Maximus Bonimus Pointimus
              • 14 Years
              3 years, 3 months ago

              That's exactly what he would say though

              Closely followed by:

              vArAnE dEaL nEarLY doNE!!!

              1. IN SANE IN DE BRUYNE
                • 8 Years
                3 years, 3 months ago

                Haha

  7. Zimo
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 3 months ago

    Thoughts on Bench Boost GW1 and Wildcard GW2 this year?

    1. R.C.
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      Waste of Wildcard

      1. Zimo
        • 6 Years
        3 years, 3 months ago

        It's wasted every year honestly. Never really needed. Just used for the sake of using it.

        1. R.C.
          • 7 Years
          3 years, 3 months ago

          I did consider it. But like you said it's difficult to know when to WC tbh

        2. Rupert The Horse
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 11 Years
          3 years, 3 months ago

          Maybe you waste it every year, if so then go for it. Never wasted by me though.

          1. Zimo
            • 6 Years
            3 years, 3 months ago

            The point I'm making is do we really drastically change our squads with a wildcard? Or can they be done with FTs as well?

            1. Rupert The Horse
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 11 Years
              3 years, 3 months ago

              Can’t speak for the “we”, but mines always a dramatic overhaul.

              1. Zimo
                • 6 Years
                3 years, 3 months ago

                Well then u shouldn't use the wildcard now 😆

                1. Rupert The Horse
                  • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                  • 11 Years
                  3 years, 3 months ago

                  Probably end up using it game week 3-4 as per.

    2. Holmes
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      not against BB1 but WCing just after that is a bad idea imo

      1. Zimo
        • 6 Years
        3 years, 3 months ago

        I agree but it feels right this year.

    3. The Habib Beyes
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      As a rule of thumb it makes sense to leave BB until late in the season - you can easily have a squad value of 5mil more by then

      1. Zimo
        • 6 Years
        3 years, 3 months ago

        I don't like having to waste transfers getting in a full playing bench. End up missing out on points leading up to the late doubles.

        1. The Habib Beyes
          • 14 Years
          3 years, 3 months ago

          Yeah I hear you. But once cheap steals come out of the woodwork etc. I find that my team naturally fluxes towards having a full playing bench

          1. Zimo
            • 6 Years
            3 years, 3 months ago

            Yeah. I'll have a think about it. Cheers

    4. schlupptheweek
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      I think the best approach if you're wanting to bench boost GW1 would be instead to invest in 2 x 4.5M Goalkeepers, then have 5 starting defenders and play a 4-3-3. This could allow you to potentially do 2 transfers, downgrading one player then upgrading 4.5M midfielder right before the 1st wildcard. Think this could avoid the problem of too much funds on the bench when bench boosting in DGWs and being stuck with players you don't want.

      1. schlupptheweek
        • 10 Years
        3 years, 3 months ago

        Sorry meant to put 3-4-3. The 2 benched defenders could be 2 x 4.5M

      2. Zimo
        • 6 Years
        3 years, 3 months ago

        I'll think about it. Thank you

    5. IN SANE IN DE BRUYNE
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      I'm a fan of the idea! Did it last year.
      This year I'm not feeling the temptation, don't know why.
      If you do feel it, do it!

      1. Zimo
        • 6 Years
        3 years, 3 months ago

        Thanks 🙂

    6. Subzero (-4)
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      I play my wildcard by game week 2-3 each year I play. This is deliberate and not a response to poor planning etc... I’m not saying I’m a pro player or anything like that but I’ve had some pretty good finishes top 50k a couple of times. Totally depends on your strategy. I prefer to get off to a fast start and defend a lead in mini leagues etc and I’ve always won with this strategy. Using it early is a big advantage as by gameweek 6-8 I’ve found people end up wildcarding to a similar team to what I already have and I’ve reaped the benefits because of the early moves etc. There is so much data now and fpl advice that you end up with similar teams as most people because there will be a big article on fixture swing in gameweek 6 etc and everyone follows this strategy (not saying this is bad btw) and everyone wildcards similar time with not much difference in teams as all the cheap players are identified and best big hitters are known.

      Again I’m far from a pro at this game but I think it’s a good strategy to wildcard from a position of strength and try and extend lead early rather than holding on for Injuries or following the crowd.

      As far as bench boost gw1 this is actually something I’m doing this year. Based on what I said above I thought why not give it a try as I end up wildcarding early every year so why not try and actually use the chip effectively by setting my team up for gw1-2. Chelsea for example could destroy a new look palace team that have a new manager.

      I’m going to try something new for a change and get the most frustrating chip out the way and ultimately save myself stress and points hits later in the season trying to get 15 dgw players which just never seems to work. 😉

      1. Zimo
        • 6 Years
        3 years, 3 months ago

        That is my thinking as well because i want Chelsea players for GW1 but not afterwards and I also wanna load up on Leeds and United players but they face each other GW1. I usually wildcard around GW4 as well normally so just thought why not try to get max points out of GW1 and go to GW2 with a lead against minileague rivals.

        1. Society
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 6 Years
          3 years, 3 months ago

          I wish you well in the pep/tuchel lottery then

        2. Subzero (-4)
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 10 Years
          3 years, 3 months ago

          Need to remember that there is more than one way to play the game. Again not saying it is the best way but worth trying something new if your typically an early wildcarder. I doubt there will be a lot of Chelsea rotation at the start. Think tuchel will want to have a crack at league since already champions league winner. Which Chelsea players are you thinking mate. I’m currently on Havartz, James and chillwell

          1. Zimo
            • 6 Years
            3 years, 3 months ago

            Havertz and Chilwell

      2. Baines on Toast...
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        3 years, 3 months ago

        Yeah I think this approach is worth a shot (also I always seem to bench 10+ points GW1).

        Last year I WC'd in week two, got Martinez/Dallas and a few other gems, as well as DCL and Hamez before they exploded v West Brom. First half of the season was very strong, peaking around rank 300, then got much tougher to break from the template near the end and finishing just under 2K.

        Equally, I've had other years where it's backfired, particularly one where I tripled up on United after they battered Chelsea and then Chelsea won the league. The upside can be huge but it can also go really, really wrong.

    7. St Pauli Walnuts
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      Just say no Zimo

      1. Zimo
        • 6 Years
        3 years, 3 months ago

        Pardon?

  8. WVA
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 3 months ago

    How would you shave 0.5 off this perfect team?

    Sanchez
    TAA Dias Shaw
    Salah Bruno Grealish Raphina
    Iheanacho Wilson Toney

    1. Andy_Social
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      Occam'd Razor: Dias to Stones

      1. Get up ya bum
        • 15 Years
        3 years, 3 months ago

        How is that occams razor 😀

      2. Nate(U)dog(ie)
        • 4 Years
        3 years, 3 months ago

        This

    2. dunas_dog
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      Dias to 5.5 mid

    3. Stimps
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      Dias to Digne?

    4. Rupert The Horse
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      Start at the back, there’s always a lump there that I miss.

    5. IN SANE IN DE BRUYNE
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      Dias -> Digne

    6. Baps hunter
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      Grealish to Buendia and Toney to DCL.

    7. Holmes
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      Downgrade Grealish

    8. St Pauli Walnuts
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      It's a squad game, not a team game. Bench needed for context.

    9. Thinkering like a Boss
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      The obvious answer

      Dias > 5.5m def (Digne/Stones)
      0.5 investing in 4.5m def or save.

      1. WVA
        • 8 Years
        3 years, 3 months ago

        Thank you everyone

    10. WVA
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      No-one disagrees that this is the perfect team then....

  9. Andy_Social
    • 12 Years
    3 years, 3 months ago

    https://www.avfc.co.uk/news/2021/july/Villa-confirm-John-Terry-departure/

    John Terry off. To Swansea, maybe? Wonder how this will affect Villa.

    1. Andy_Social
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      Bloody hell. Five minutes after I post this, bookies stop taking bets on next Swansea manager!

    2. Nomar
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      I thought they were getting John Eustace from us?

      Ah just read he’s turned it down.

  10. R.C.
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 3 months ago

    Villa sack Terry.

    Jk. He left.

    1. Andy_Social
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      Who said he was sacked? Do you read any of the news or just post random headlines?

      1. Rupert The Horse
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        3 years, 3 months ago

        Yeah he and the club said he resigned.

        1. Baps hunter
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 6 Years
          3 years, 3 months ago

          Sounds fun for a horsie, but 😉

          1. Baps hunter
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 6 Years
            3 years, 3 months ago

            Reply fail, sorry.

      2. R.C.
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 3 months ago

        Did you read the 'jk' part?

    2. Rupert The Horse
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      He said he left to spend time with his family, extended family and their wives.

      1. Andy_Social
        • 12 Years
        3 years, 3 months ago

        😆

      2. Maximus Bonimus Pointimus
        • 14 Years
        3 years, 3 months ago

        Next you'll be telling me the Varane deal *isn't* nEaRLy dOnE!!

    3. St Pauli Walnuts
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      Who has he poked this time.

      1. Rupert The Horse
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        3 years, 3 months ago

        Traffic wardens wife. He said she was just the ticket.

  11. Hits from the Bong
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 3 months ago

    Could I risk going without adequate bench cover while I still have a wildcard?

    Sanchez
    TAA Ayling Ait-Nouri
    Salah Bruno Son Raphina Buendia
    Watkins Wilson

    (Foster Manquillo Long Obefemi)

    1. Chandler Bing
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      Interesting. Not worried about that defense?

      1. Hits from the Bong
        • 6 Years
        3 years, 3 months ago

        Yeah but think it’s almost plausible with playing (and attacking) 4.5s at Arsenal Leicester Brighton Leeds and Wolves, and the lack of clean sheets in general

    2. Andy_Social
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      I'd say no.
      There's a couple of early fixtures where you'd want to bench Ayling and Ait-Nouri, and you'll maybe be thinking about starting Buendia and Watkins GW4-5.

    3. St Pauli Walnuts
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      Not for me mate. Kind of forcing yourself into an early WC and the benefits not worth it.

    4. No Professionals
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      wilson to toney and get a 5.5m defender

  12. footballfreak
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 3 months ago

    Hey guys hows this for a first draft? solid enough?

    Sanchez Bachmann
    Digne TAA Fofana Shaw Coufal
    ESR Buendia Bissouma Salah Fernandes
    Watkins Toney DCL

    1. stamboy
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      looking good FF. Not keen on Bruno though and would prefer upgrading ESR

    2. WHUFCSmith23
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      Like it a lot

  13. R.C.
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 3 months ago

    Now if the Varane deal does happen - who's going to make a post of MBP's posts for me?

    1. IN SANE IN DE BRUYNE
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      Scotty B

    2. Andy_Social
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      "Even a stopped clock tells the right time twice a day"

      1. IN SANE IN DE BRUYNE
        • 8 Years
        3 years, 3 months ago

        Every clock is broken twice a day

        1. Rupert The Horse
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 11 Years
          3 years, 3 months ago

          Namaste.

          1. IN SANE IN DE BRUYNE
            • 8 Years
            3 years, 3 months ago

            Hello!

    3. Rupert The Horse
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      Well you surely. Nobody is doing yours for him.

    4. Maximus Bonimus Pointimus
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      What do you mean "if"? 😆

      I thought it was to be sealed this week - do you mean there's a chance he may not sign at all?

      1. Rupert The Horse
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        3 years, 3 months ago

        The plot thickens.

        1. Maximus Bonimus Pointimus
          • 14 Years
          3 years, 3 months ago

          Its not the only thing that's thick around here 😆

          1. IN SANE IN DE BRUYNE
            • 8 Years
            3 years, 3 months ago

            You are using that smiley too much

            1. Maximus Bonimus Pointimus
              • 14 Years
              3 years, 3 months ago

              😆 😆 😆

              1. IN SANE IN DE BRUYNE
                • 8 Years
                3 years, 3 months ago

                Saw that one coming

                1. Maximus Bonimus Pointimus
                  • 14 Years
                  3 years, 3 months ago

                  You tee them up, I smash them home 😆

                  1. IN SANE IN DE BRUYNE
                    • 8 Years
                    3 years, 3 months ago

                    You aren't smashing anything, you are just very predictable

                    1. Maximus Bonimus Pointimus
                      • 14 Years
                      3 years, 3 months ago

                      I'm flattered you've taken such an interest, might have to start charging for all this interaction with you soon 😉

                      1. IN SANE IN DE BRUYNE
                        • 8 Years
                        3 years, 3 months ago

                        Saw that one coming too

                      2. Maximus Bonimus Pointimus
                        • 14 Years
                        3 years, 3 months ago

                        As I said, you tee them up, I smash them home 😆

  14. jia you
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 3 months ago

    City Fans, do you believe that Foden will be fit to start the season or is Mahrez the safer City mid shout to begin with?

    1. St Pauli Walnuts
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      Mahrez one of the few regulars back in training. Definitely a better option early doors.

      1. jia you
        • 8 Years
        3 years, 3 months ago

        yeah might be best to start with him and downgrade to Foden/Grealish eventually...cheers

    2. Andy_Social
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      Do you think City fans know Pep's thinking more than the rest of us?

      1. Rupert The Horse
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        3 years, 3 months ago

        I know, but it’s just something people say.

        1. Andy_Social
          • 12 Years
          3 years, 3 months ago

          It is. It winds me up. Fans can be totally one-eyed anyway, and it's insulting to suggest non-fans are ignorant. I have a principle that if someone posts "XXX fans..." and I know the answer, I don't give it. Not you Jia, I know you're cool!

          1. jia you
            • 8 Years
            3 years, 3 months ago

            I don't normally say that eirher...perhaps I've heat stroke here from sitting out on my balcony too long this afternoon lol

      2. jia you
        • 8 Years
        3 years, 3 months ago

        haha nah but just read conflicting info on Fodens fitness...unsure if he's still injured or not

    3. Rupert The Horse
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      Hmm. Tough one that. I mean there’s still 3 weeks to go.

      1. jia you
        • 8 Years
        3 years, 3 months ago

        yeah I actually keep forgetting that...Community Shield should be a help anyway at least...think I'll just save in Mahrez for now and revise after the CS

        1. Andy_Social
          • 12 Years
          3 years, 3 months ago

          I've got Mahrez in my short-term up to TDD WC squad.

          1. jia you
            • 8 Years
            3 years, 3 months ago

            Yeah I'm not convinced on him at all but he's an easy downgrade at least eh

    4. Thinkering like a Boss
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      Just wait until Community Shield. Assess from there.

    5. DARK SIDE OF THE LOON
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      I am planning to go with Mahrez. Prefer him over Son with Kane + new manager situation at Spurs.

    6. I Member
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      Not a City fan but it's got to be Mahrez. Foden not back in training yet and we don't even know if he's fully recovered from the injury that kept him out of the Euro final.

  15. jia you
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 3 months ago

    Damn my midfield looks sexy atm:
    Son Sancho Mahrez Havertz Buendia

    1. Andy_Social
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      It is, although I wouldn't rate Son if Kane is missing, for whatever reason. Decided against Mane then?

      1. jia you
        • 8 Years
        3 years, 3 months ago

        Mane is tempting just for first couple then a nice swap to Kdb if he looks to be returning his glorious best...but going without a big hitter makes for a very strong squad...the bloody armband is my slight concern of going down this path

        1. Get up ya bum
          • 15 Years
          3 years, 3 months ago

          I used to play a side game only pick players under 9m. Eye opening. Way more points in squad without big hitters but the double captaincy counters it. One big hitter is probably most efficient with a 100m budget

          1. Andy_Social
            • 12 Years
            3 years, 3 months ago

            Now that's interesting. Salah and 14 under 9m.

            1. Andy_Social
              • 12 Years
              3 years, 3 months ago

              Oh, that's awkward. Just noticed that's me! (well, 2nd highest is 9.5m)

              1. Get up ya bum
                • 15 Years
                3 years, 3 months ago

                Efficient use of budget.

            2. Get up ya bum
              • 15 Years
              3 years, 3 months ago

              Yip or something along those lines. Get your captain for a run of games. Basically one of Salah or kane at all times or penandes if you hate the finer things in life.

          2. jia you
            • 8 Years
            3 years, 3 months ago

            yeah if that silly high variance armband wasn't a thing it would be easier but I do like the squads that I'm building without any player over 10.0

            1. Get up ya bum
              • 15 Years
              3 years, 3 months ago

              cap should be 1.5x imo.

        2. Society
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 6 Years
          3 years, 3 months ago

          JIA, so far, my drafts have been one big hitter : Salah, but I brought in a second captaincy option today, so that I don't end up having to select Mahrez as capt.
          So, I've quickly looked at the first 8 rounds and I see that with the squad make-up I've chosen, it'll be sensible to play 4 at the back 3 times in those first 8 rounds.
          What I'm saying is ; if you're spreading the wealth in hope of a greater average points spread, sacrificing capt options ..... then at least have 4 fair dinkum defenders to cover you those weeks that sexy midfield 5 don't look quite so sexy.

          1. jia you
            • 8 Years
            3 years, 3 months ago

            yes agree my defence is good: 6.0 6.0 5.5 5.0 4.5

            1. Andy_Social
              • 12 Years
              3 years, 3 months ago

              Surely without Salah, you'd have TAA? My defence is 7.5, 5.5, 5.5, 5.4, 4.5

              1. jia you
                • 8 Years
                3 years, 3 months ago

                Think overall team is better without Trent...If Virgil was ready and back to his best it would be harder to go without...I see Norwich scoring v Pool tbh

                1. Andy_Social
                  • 12 Years
                  3 years, 3 months ago

                  Yikes! Co you have any Pool? I have Jota.

                  1. jia you
                    • 8 Years
                    3 years, 3 months ago

                    none of my recent drafts have pool barring that one Mane draft

                    1. Andy_Social
                      • 12 Years
                      3 years, 3 months ago

                      Well that IS brave, with those opening fixtures.

                      1. jia you
                        • 8 Years
                        3 years, 3 months ago

                        fixtures don't always work out as we well know from this game but yeah if Liverpool batter a couple of those teams to nil it would be hard for my team to cope...gambling I guess in the hope Liverpool start slowly...can't have em all 😉

                      2. Rupert The Horse
                        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                        • 11 Years
                        3 years, 3 months ago

                        There are fixtures like Norwich where triple captaincy becomes an option.

    2. Thinkering like a Boss
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      No Salah/Mane....that is suicidal not sexy lol

      1. jia you
        • 8 Years
        3 years, 3 months ago

        many ways to skin a cat

      2. IN SANE IN DE BRUYNE
        • 8 Years
        3 years, 3 months ago

        No Mane is batter than Mane
        Suicidal to compare him with Salah

        1. jia you
          • 8 Years
          3 years, 3 months ago

          Yeah it doesn't feel right paying that much for Mane after watching him last season

          1. IN SANE IN DE BRUYNE
            • 8 Years
            3 years, 3 months ago

            Nah, can't believed his and Firminos prices. Just stupid.

            1. jia you
              • 8 Years
              3 years, 3 months ago

              Yeah Firmino should be one of the 7.5s very odd he's so expensive again

    3. OPTA FPL
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      No need. Lots of cheap with better value

    4. WVA
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      You've skimped on ever team

      1. In a Rush
        • 8 Years
        3 years, 3 months ago

        I like the look of mine too

        Salah son sancho Pepe raphina

        1. Nomar
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 14 Years
          3 years, 3 months ago

          I read that as Pepe Reina, and thought why has he got a GK in MF!

  16. SorSy
    • 13 Years
    3 years, 3 months ago

    What are the changes Patson Dhaka to be nailed?

    1. Get up ya bum
      • 15 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      Close to 0

      1. IN SANE IN DE BRUYNE
        • 8 Years
        3 years, 3 months ago

        This

    2. Thinkering like a Boss
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      not for the first gameweek.
      Maybe after gw4 onward?

    3. Holmes
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      Not anytime soon I guess

    4. jia you
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      dislodging Nacho and Vardy is an ask at start of season at least

    5. SorSy
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      Thanks!

    6. Camzy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      He's a 22 year old coming from the Austrian league...

  17. Pep Roulette
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 3 months ago

    Hey fam! Thoughts on my current draft?

    Bachmann Foster
    TAA Fofana Ayling Veltman Ait Nouri
    Salah Bruno Havertz Sarr Brownhill
    Iheanacho Watkins Antonio

    1. Club-De-Belon
      • 3 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      Would it not be a better idea to downgrade Havertz and upgrade Fofana to Chelsea defender as you want to have a CHE player?

      1. Dr. Rog
        • 15 Years
        3 years, 3 months ago

        one of my pet players that I try to squeeze into every draft, but I think that based on what we know 8.5m is the fair price, rather than a good value one at this stage.

    2. R.C.
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      Havertz? Why?

      1. Maximus Bonimus Pointimus
        • 14 Years
        3 years, 3 months ago

        Any news on Varane?

        1. IN SANE IN DE BRUYNE
          • 8 Years
          3 years, 3 months ago

          Any more smiley's?

          1. Maximus Bonimus Pointimus
            • 14 Years
            3 years, 3 months ago

            I asked first

            1. IN SANE IN DE BRUYNE
              • 8 Years
              3 years, 3 months ago

              Dude, seems like your 11 next to your name is your age

              1. Maximus Bonimus Pointimus
                • 14 Years
                3 years, 3 months ago

                And the 4 next to your name is your IQ? 😆

                1. IN SANE IN DE BRUYNE
                  • 8 Years
                  3 years, 3 months ago

                  Yeah, I'm sure I'd be able to answer on this genius question if my IQ was 4

                  1. Maximus Bonimus Pointimus
                    • 14 Years
                    3 years, 3 months ago

                    4 is probably a bit on the high side judging by your performance today tbf 😆

                    1. IN SANE IN DE BRUYNE
                      • 8 Years
                      3 years, 3 months ago

                      Guess you are right. I'm probably down to 1 or 2 today! Really bad performance

    3. IN SANE IN DE BRUYNE
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      Defence is too light for me

    4. Baines on Toast...
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      People will dismiss Havertz but he has the best XGI/90 per million of any player in the league based on the second half of last season. He was heavily underperforming and the UCL goal could settle him down, so if any outside player is going to explode I'd say he's up there.

      1. Maximus Bonimus Pointimus
        • 14 Years
        3 years, 3 months ago

        If he starts 5 of the first 6 he's got good fixtures from GW7

        It just seems a stretch he'll go from starting 7 of the last 19 league games to starting 5 of 6, but much stranger things than that have happened

        1. Baines on Toast...
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 14 Years
          3 years, 3 months ago

          I'd write off the end of last year for City/Chelsea - first XIs were in the UCL, not the league.

          Given how Chelsea work, Tuchel is under pressure to win the league this year, so I think he'll be much clearer on his first XI early doors.

          1. Maximus Bonimus Pointimus
            • 14 Years
            3 years, 3 months ago

            For Chelsea I personally couldn't fully discount their final league lineups - they weren't guaranteed champions league football unless they got top 4 so it was still important to them

            Even in the cups - Tuchel still benched him for the Semi final first leg vs Madrid, the FA Cup Semi Final vs. Man City, and the FA Cup Final

            And in their final 4 league games he didnt start him for City, Leciester or Villa, and took him off early vs Arsenal (nd only started him 7 times out of 19 in the league in total which is the big red flag)

            His PL gametime at this stage is all speculative - but if someone has a strong gut feel for Havertz i wouldn't put them off - hes a very high potential player

            I just wouldn't go near him myself until I've seen evidence that Tuchel won't rotate him in the league

            If there's a reasonable doubt it's always better to be a game or two late than 5/10/20 games early imo

            And the fixture swing in GW7 has enabled that approach pretty perfectly for me anyways

            1. Baines on Toast...
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 14 Years
              3 years, 3 months ago

              Yeah that's all fair. I don't think the gamble is worth it with the fixtures - but I can totally see the case when someone goes for him.

              1. Maximus Bonimus Pointimus
                • 14 Years
                3 years, 3 months ago

                Same - if someone has a strong gut feel for him vs Palace, they'd be better to act on it and avoid the situation where they miss a double or treble return

                Personally, I'm totally comfortable with waiting until GW7 though & can take the rough with smooth until then unless he (and his manager) does something mental that necessitates an earlier course correction

      2. jia you
        • 8 Years
        3 years, 3 months ago

        he was one of the first players in my first draft and I got slated for going with him...some of the community are coming around to the idea of him recently at least...he could be a great FPL asset this season!

        1. Camzy
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 14 Years
          3 years, 3 months ago

          He was in my early drafts but after looking at the fixtures, and the swing in 7, I agree with MBP that wait and see is probably best when he's 8.5m. It's not like you're lacking in potential picks in and around that mid-priced bracket.

      3. Get up ya bum
        • 15 Years
        3 years, 3 months ago

        Havertz is world class. Huge potential

  18. Sheffield Wednesday
    • 4 Years
    3 years, 3 months ago

    South Korea are due to play in two World Cup Qualifying (Asia) matches each month in September, October and November.
    Do we expect this to affect Son detrimentally in FPL?

    1. OPTA FPL
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      He wont play due to covid rule

  19. Phlajo
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 3 months ago

    What's the better combo here:
    A) Henderson + Coufal (Or other 5mil def)
    B) Sanchez + Shaw (Or other 5.5mil def)

    Rest of def is TAA+Digne

    1. Club-De-Belon
      • 3 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      I think A is a better. Just because I see Coufal getting more attacking returns than Shaw (due to power of MUN midfield + attack and potential 4-3-3 formation this year).

  20. Get up ya bum
    • 15 Years
    3 years, 3 months ago

    Breking news. Varane personally agrees that utd should give him lots of money. More to follow

    1. Christina.
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      Your Keyboard is brekon.

    2. Maximus Bonimus Pointimus
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      Breksit talks on going with Varane

  21. No Professionals
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 3 months ago

    when did this turn in to a fan site for glory hunters?

  22. Fpl Old Guard
    • 13 Years
    3 years, 3 months ago

    Top 3K any year league code “lacz6l”. Aiming to create a worlds best league. Please pass onto anyone you know as well. The success of the league is purely down to the players that join!

  23. Camzy
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    3 years, 3 months ago

    Thoughts on KdB over Fernandes?

    I'm looking at my team and genuinely think Fernandes is the weakest link. So expensive, unconvincing end to the season, poor Euros, could be playing further back.

    I don't really want to dive straight onto Sancho either because he's new, new league, what system will United play? so KdB? If he's fit he's got the best per 90 stats of anyone. He could be playing effectively as a false 9 again.

    The other option is to get Mane and go for it with Liverpool. They have good fixtures and a full pre season.

    1. IN SANE IN DE BRUYNE
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      Both are overpriced in my opinion
      Son + 2m!

      1. Qaiss
        • 8 Years
        3 years, 3 months ago

        What price should Fernandes be?

        1. IN SANE IN DE BRUYNE
          • 8 Years
          3 years, 3 months ago

          10.5, maybe 11.0

          1. Qaiss
            • 8 Years
            3 years, 3 months ago

            Why should the highest scoring player in the game last season be 10.5m/11m? He was 10.5 last season.

            1. IN SANE IN DE BRUYNE
              • 8 Years
              3 years, 3 months ago

              He won't get 10 penalties every season

              1. Qaiss
                • 8 Years
                3 years, 3 months ago

                Doesn’t matter, if he’s 10.5 then 70%+ of the game would own him. FPL shouldn’t be generous with prices like that.

                1. IN SANE IN DE BRUYNE
                  • 8 Years
                  3 years, 3 months ago

                  I think Son at 10m is very generous. 16 points and 2m between them.

                  1. Qaiss
                    • 8 Years
                    3 years, 3 months ago

                    Son is at a generous price, I agree.

          2. Karan14
            • 8 Years
            3 years, 3 months ago

            Cant price Bruno for that much as he's comfortable been a better asset to own than the most expensive player in the game for almost 60 gameweeks now.

      2. Camzy
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        3 years, 3 months ago

        These ultra premiums are not priced for value. You buy them because they provide reliable captains.

        1. IN SANE IN DE BRUYNE
          • 8 Years
          3 years, 3 months ago

          I'm aware. Just don't trust Bruno with the armband.

    2. WVA
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      Your team must be good if the top scoring FPL player is the weakest link, can't think why he is priced as he is....

      1. Camzy
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        3 years, 3 months ago

        Well you know what I mean... I just see him as not being the best option available value wise and he doesn't provide an important captain as often as I would like either.

        1. WVA
          • 8 Years
          3 years, 3 months ago

          32 returns, wasn't he better away too, he's a great captain option but I understand your concerns

          1. Camzy
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 14 Years
            3 years, 3 months ago

            Yeah no denying he's been great so far. Also United went the whole season unbeaten away from home. The team overall was stronger away.

          2. Maximus Bonimus Pointimus
            • 14 Years
            3 years, 3 months ago

            The Portugal thing in particular is the biggest load of bollocks I've heard in a long time

            Whilst Bruno was busy clocking up 48 returns in 49 starts/2 subs for Man Utd, he was equally busy managing to return in just two of Portugal's 13 games during that time (an assist vs Croatia in the Nations League, and a brace + assist in a friendly vs Israel).

            And prior to joining utd, he had 2 goals & 3 assists in his previous 19 games for Portugal - playing several times against farmers & postmen

            If he'd had his Utd boots on in the Euros he'd have had 3 goals in 4 games from penalties alone, before DFK's and any other activity

            And he still ended the season with 2 goals in his last 3 league starts, despite utd already having sealed second place, and being concentrated on Thursday Night Europa League distractions

            Utd got 137 goal involvements last season, from 73 goals scored

            Their attack is only getting stronger & they should have a realistic go at getting 150 goal involvements this year (who knows, maybe more if that attack really clicks - but let's not be too hasty too soon & stay conservative for now)

            Bruno should have a no bother hovering up 30-40 of those goal involvements (And the inevitable baps he gets when he so much as farts on the pitch)

            Absolutely stunningly positioned FPL player, has so much going for him in the game

            1. Camzy
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 14 Years
              3 years, 3 months ago

              Do you not think that United might change their formation and gameplan though this season?

              I can see them try a 4-3-3 with Cavani, Greenwood, Sancho and Bruno playing deeper in the Pogba role (especially if he gets transferred to PSG).

              That will really hurt his creativity and he'll start putting up Portugal numbers.

              1. I Member
                • 9 Years
                3 years, 3 months ago

                Not sure there would be a massive difference between Bruno as a #8 in a 4-3-3 and Bruno as a #10 in a 4-2-3-1. He drops deep to collect the ball at times as a 10 anyway. Would still get forward, would still be able to play the killer pass, and would still be on pens and some set pieces.

              2. Maximus Bonimus Pointimus
                • 14 Years
                3 years, 3 months ago

                They definitely could change things - they often change their formation depending on opponents... But I can't see what they could do to nullify Bruno as an attacking threat short of playing him as a goalkeeper

                I'm pretty sure that if they started him alongside Maguire as a centreback he'd still get 10 goals from pens & DFK's & about 10 assists from his passing range

                Listen, there's no guarantees with any player, and stranger things have happened than Bruno being on 15 points from the first 5x gameweeks

                But that would be a very, very strange occurance, and if it happened there would probably have been some freakishly horrible luck involved

                I think he'll have a good go at making hay all year as part of that Man Utd attack

              3. Karan14
                • 8 Years
                3 years, 3 months ago

                I dont think our 4231 is much different to do that to be honest.

                Not sure how playing Bruno deeper will make our attack stronger?

                Anyways Ole prefer playing 2 holding mids behind Bruno and if we dont do that our defence will struggle which might change with Varane coming but I still dont see Ole pushing Bruno back.

    3. Andy_Social
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      Maybe, and in time, definitely. I just need to know when he's fit and ready to start.

    4. cravencottage
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      KDB is the better player and plays for a better team. But his health is a question. Fernandes tailed off last year and did not look great at the Euros.

    5. Dr. Rog
      • 15 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      I think a case can be made for any of Bruno, Mane, KdB or Kane to partner Salah.

      The only thing I would say is we all have an eye on Kane @ City and therefore the thing not to do is spread the value around because that almost forces an early wildcard, whilst retaining value in the 2nd premium creates more flexibility.

  24. Lemonade
    • 3 Years
    3 years, 3 months ago

    Anyone considering Dele?

    1. Andy_Social
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      As this article shows, the whole Spurs set-up is a 'wait and see'. He could be up top with Son if Kane goes and isn't replaced. But too many imponderables to think any further at the moment.

    2. I Member
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      Not for GW1 but he could be an option at some stage. The 6.5m midfielder bracket looks good with Buendia, Raphinha, Saka and possibly Alli and Bowen.

  25. soulsaver
    • 14 Years
    3 years, 3 months ago

    Thoughts Guys?
    Sanchez/Steer
    ATT/Robertson/Cresswell(Thomas/Ait Nouri)

    Bowen/Ralph/Salah/Son/ (Skipp)

    Watkins/Iheanacho/Antonio

    1. IN SANE IN DE BRUYNE
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      What Christina said above - your keyboard is brekon.

      Like it though!

    2. I Member
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      Good team. Personally I'd want at least one United player with their fixtures but nothing wrong with the ones you've selected. Front three looks great and I like the Bowen pick.

  26. dbeck
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 3 months ago

    Who are you guys seeing in the 6-7m mid bracket?

    In your opinion, any standout options? Seems a minefield out there, current structure means I need two

    1. Andy_Social
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      top 2 - Raphinha and Buendia

    2. Camzy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      Lots of good options.

      I'm looking at Saka, Buendia, Raphinha, Torres if he shows promise.

      Those are the 4 I really like. Currently on the safe Buendia + Raphinha.

      1. dbeck
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 3 months ago

        I think you can throw maddo, barnes, Sarr, ESR, Harrison into the ring. Lots of good options imo

        1. Camzy
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 14 Years
          3 years, 3 months ago

          Yeah all worth considering too. But I won't have any of those to start most likely. Watchlist.

        2. Karan14
          • 8 Years
          3 years, 3 months ago

          Maddo & Barnes still wait and watch. Cant even be sure if Barnes or Nacho or both will start the season and Maddison has been average for quite a while now.
          Arsenal play Chelsea & City in GW2-3 so that's definitely another wait and watch.
          Harrison double up with Raph doesn't make sense with the first 4 fixtures.

    3. Karan14
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      Raphinha, Buendia & Sarr.

      Thats about it to start the season with atleast.

      1. dbeck
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 3 months ago

        Do we know if Sarr takes pens?

        1. Karan14
          • 8 Years
          3 years, 3 months ago

          Not confirmed but there's a chance he could.

        2. Haa-lala-land
          • 4 Years
          3 years, 3 months ago

          Sarr took all Watfords penalties last year when Deeney wasnt on the pitch bar one of the earlier ones when João Pedro took it ahead of Sarr. Deeney didn't return to take any penalties after Sarr took their most recent.

    4. IN SANE IN DE BRUYNE
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      Buendia and Raphinha are bargains
      I also like Maddison

  27. dbeck
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 3 months ago

    Thoughts on pricing structure?

    Guita 4.0
    Webster Digne Trent (Fofana, 4.0)
    Salah Bruno Sarr beundia (mbuemo)
    Bamford Watkins Wilson

    Too much on the bench, mbuemo spot a waste?

    1. Karan14
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      Looks good. Although I probably prefer Antonio & Raph over Sarr & Bamf but it could go either way.

    2. UnluckyXI
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      If you're going to have a 5.5 mid on bench I rate ESR right now.

      As my 8th man across mid/fwd I have gone Brownhill at 4.5 which has allowed me to get Trent & Robbo.

  28. Miro
    • 13 Years
    3 years, 3 months ago

    Hi there, anyone with Fantrax draft league spot available ?

    1. Holmes
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      It has been tough to find a free fantrax draft. Decided to join auction league and FPL draft instead.

      1. Miro
        • 13 Years
        3 years, 3 months ago

        cheers

  29. linkafu
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 3 months ago

    A Maddison + Chambers

    B Bowen + Tierney

    1. Pariße
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      Much rather B. We don't know how much Chambers will play. Definitely not nailed.

      1. linkafu
        • 5 Years
        3 years, 3 months ago

        Thanks
        True for Chambers but if he's finally nailed at 4.5 it could be a very nice option

        1. Pariße
          • 9 Years
          3 years, 3 months ago

          I think Arsenal are still unsure whether Bellerin will leave or not. No bids were received, and frankly, I wouldn't want them to accept any. He should be the first choice if he stays, or rotated with Chambers (or White).

          I'd spend those 0.5m extra on Tierney, quite nailed and 5.0 for the most attacking defender in last season's 3rd best defence seems like a good deal.

    2. IN SANE IN DE BRUYNE
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      B

    3. I Member
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      B

    4. Hazz
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      Out of that combo, B - but I would prefer A if Maddison was Buendia/Raphinha, or even Barnes/Zaha! (If Chambers cements that spot).

    5. Limbo
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      Like Maddison. Been in most of my drafts. Think he'll get overlooked.