Fantasy Premier League 21/22

[Sandikan]

This looks strong. I wonder whether Grealish may play a little deeper and be afforded less freedom than at villa, which is why I've not jumped on him, though he's absolute value if he does start posting serious numbers. Seeing everyone's teams with Bruno makes me very, very nervous not starting with him.

It's all ready to be ripped up at any point, if the likes of Lukaku or Kane move, which would mean sacrifices elsewhere have to be made.

Grealish is a total unknown. He's done 99% of his best work as a left winger basically. The idea of playing centre mid is unclear, but Pep is one of the few managers who seems to be able to work 2 attackers in the 3 man centre midfield line up. However, we all saw how Gundo's numbers dropped off when KDB was back.

 

[Sandikan]

Yep, agreed. I think it'll be knowing when to hop off that's key.

It might even be smart in my eg, to start with Greenwood instead of Grealish.
Give it 1 game to see how Grealish looks in what should still be an awkward game away at Tottenham.

 

[Andycoleno9]

So hard to pick strikers for gw1. Lukaku not signed yet, Kane on strike, Cavani not with squad, Dlc now injured....

 

[Pickle85]

It's all ready to be ripped up at any point, if the likes of Lukaku or Kane move, which would mean sacrifices elsewhere have to be made.

Grealish is a total unknown. He's done 99% of his best work as a left winger basically. The idea of playing centre mid is unclear, but Pep is one of the few managers who seems to be able to work 2 attackers in the 3 man centre midfield line up. However, we all saw how Gundo's numbers dropped off when KDB was back.

That's the problem at the moment, so many variables still to confirm. I just spent half an hour agonising before bringing Dunk in for Fofana and Nacho in for Watkins. Utter waste of time because, as you say, there will still be big moves to come which will change everything!

 

[Nickosaur]

So hard to pick strikers for gw1. Lukaku not signed yet, Kane on strike, Cavani not with squad, Dlc now injured....

Yep. I'm seriously considering Raul Jimenez.

 

[Dirty Schwein]

Yep. I'm seriously considering Raul Jimenez.

Him or Nacho.

 

[Dirty Schwein]

For those that don't know, KDB and Foden injured.

Pep said Grealish not ready for opening fixture. Although he could mean the community shield game.

 

[Andycoleno9]

Yep. I'm seriously considering Raul Jimenez.

I put Martial for now.

 

[BeforeKeanetherewasRobson]

Soooooo....

Everton players then?

 

[Andycoleno9]

Soooooo....

Everton players then?

Just kicked both out. Although still thinking that Digne could come good

 

[Paul_Scholes18]

I was thinking about going without Bruno. After this pre season game I want as many United players as I can.

 

[CassiusClaymore]

Just kicked both out. Although still thinking that Digne could come good

I only had Digne but he's gone for Shaw now that it looks like he'll start the season. Can see Rafa being the first manager gone. Fans hate him as it is

 

[sillwuka]

Pickford and Digne looking extremely dodgy, might have to re-think my keeper..

 

[Andycoleno9]

Is Tierney nailed starter in Arsenal?

 

[Paul_Scholes18]

Kneejerk 11 based on todays friendly.

Sanchez Bachmann
Shaw TAA Chambers (Ayling, Veltman)
Bruno(C) Greenwood Salah Raphinha (Brownhill)
Ings Adams Toney

 

[RDCR07]

Yeah I’m not going with anyone from Everton especially with DCL out.

 

[Andycoleno9]

Kneejerk 11 based on todays friendly.

Sanchez Bachmann
Shaw TAA Chambers (Ayling, Veltman)
Bruno(C) Greenwood Salah Raphinha (Brownhill)
Ings Adams Toney

You think that Ings will start over Watkins in gw1?

 

[RDCR07]

You think that Ings will start over Watkins in gw1?

Apparently they both might. Watkins played LW when he played for Brentford under Dean Smith.

 

[BeforeKeanetherewasRobson]

Pickford and Digne looking extremely dodgy, might have to re-think my keeper..

Pickford's always looked dodgy.

T-Rex arms, England No.1

 

[DickDastardly]

Starting with....

Martinez
Cresswell, Shaw, Dias, Stones
Bruno, Mount, Greenwood, Buendia, Son
Watkins

You think i need some lpool players? Hate to see them.

 

[stretford_oslo]

How much will Lukaku cost if the Chelsea deal goes through? 12m is my guess.

 

[VeevaVee]

How much will Lukaku cost if the Chelsea deal goes through? 12m is my guess.

11.5 I'm going with

 

[bond19821982]

How much will Lukaku cost if the Chelsea deal goes through? 12m is my guess.

Anything less than 12 is a bargain. He is going to my team directly.

 

[bond19821982]

So hard to pick strikers for gw1. Lukaku not signed yet, Kane on strike, Cavani not with squad, Dlc now injured....

Bamford or Toney will certainly score.

 

[bond19821982]

Work in progress, love the defence and midfield, attack a bit weak.
De Bruyne seems to be 25% to play, so Grealish as well as being a 100m man and sure to start anyway, has even more chance with KDB out.

Sanchez Foster
TAA, Shaw, Stones, White, Coady
Salah, Bruno, Grealish, Raphina, Buendia
Antonio, Toney, 4.5m man fodder

Other thoughts
1) Might be decent getting Martinez in goal with Villa's start
2)Maybe same deal with Ings up front
3) Greenwood might well be an option (as per @Pickle85 above)

I would take Grealish out and get Jota in or upgrade the forward line to Lukaku.

 

[RDCR07]

How much will Lukaku cost if the Chelsea deal goes through? 12m is my guess.

£10.5 - Vardy/Auba’s price.

 

[RDCR07]

I would take Grealish out and get Jota in or upgrade the forward line to Lukaku.

Jack is guaranteed to start with Foden and KDB out and with Silva looking to leave.

 

[bond19821982]

£10.5 - Vardy/Auba’s price.

Would be a steal at that price. Definitely more than 11.

 

[bond19821982]

Jack is guaranteed to start with Foden and KDB out and with Silva looking to leave.

Yeah but it's Pep. No idea how he would make him play. With Jota or Lukaku, you are guaranteed goals.

 

[BeforeKeanetherewasRobson]

Starting with....

Martinez
Cresswell, Shaw, Dias, Stones
Bruno, Mount, Greenwood, Buendia, Son
Watkins

You think i need some lpool players? Hate to see them.

Two City Chs. May be good but one goal conceded and big drop in points?

 

[RDCR07]

Yeah but it's Pep. No idea how he would make him play. With Jota or Lukaku, you are guaranteed goals.

Jota isn’t even guaranteed to start.

 

[sullydnl]

My current draft:

Bachmann
TAA - Shaw - Veltman
Salah - Bruno - Mahrez - Barnes - Raphina
Antonio - Tony

Foster, White, Obafemi, Omobamidele
​

In general I'm pretty set on most of that team bar the Barnes/Raphina/Omobamidele slots. Realistically I probably need find 0.5 to upgrade Omo to a 4.5 def as that bench is a bit weak, unless another 4.0 looks like playing. Greenwood, Buendia, Sarr and ESR are potential midfield options in place of Barnes/Raph.

If I knew a 4.0GK or 4.0DEF were starting GW1 though then I'd probably switch it to a BBGW1 side.

 

[BeforeKeanetherewasRobson]

£10.5 - Vardy/Auba’s price.

For all the digs I’ve aimed at Lukaku, even I wouldn’t lump him in with Auba. Especially at Chelsea with the creative players around him.

If he’s anything below £12m, I’ll try and fit him in. Those hattricks against Norwich and Brentford and Burnley all add up.

 

[bond19821982]

Jota isn’t even guaranteed to start.

Firminho won't start due to Copa commitments. Jota played less than 30 mins last match. He is guaranteed to start tomorrow. 100 % he is starting next week.

 

[Sandikan]

Starting with....

Martinez
Cresswell, Shaw, Dias, Stones
Bruno, Mount, Greenwood, Buendia, Son
Watkins

You think i need some lpool players? Hate to see them.

Looks a strong 11 but presumably the bench is utter pony?
Also Watkins is a huge risk now surely.

No Salah or a defender with their start is risky.

 

[Sandikan]

Yeah but it's Pep. No idea how he would make him play. With Jota or Lukaku, you are guaranteed goals.

Jota isn't even a regular himself. And had a spell of drowsiness when I brought him instead season!

 

[ROFLUTION]

Current team - Feck it, I think I'll go Grealish from the get go. Don't think Pep can afford to ease him in and he looked a natural fit in the system today. Only slight worry is bench-size, very little width and double brighton in defence, but for 2 gw's i'll be fine, in case I want to do 3 transfers and switch it all around - the upside is that almost every player is a solid player.

 

[Maluco]

Harvey Barnes is a great little player. Direct and aggressive style is really great to watch.

He is definitely giving me food for thought now that he is definitely ready to go.

£7mil could be a snip for what he looks capable of.

 

[Maluco]

Current team - Feck it, I think I'll go Grealish from the get go. Don't think Pep can afford to ease him in and he looked a natural fit in the system today. Only slight worry is bench-size, very little width and double brighton in defence, but for 2 gw's i'll be fine, in case I want to do 3 transfers and switch it all around - the upside is that almost every player is a solid player.

I really like this, but two zero minute players on the bench would be too much for me I think!

 

[kps88]

Feck are we supposed to do for Kane/Lukaku? It would mean getting rid of Salah/Bruno the way most of our teams are structured.