Steer clear of Courtois, from my experience hrs been beyond useless.
Either gets 6 points for clean sheet or 2 when they concede .The cnut never makes a save
Fantasy Premier League 18/19
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In the latest episode of the United Hour Podcast, Nik and Imran hold a long overdue conversation about United's awful league form with 1 win in 7. They discuss a disappointing draw at Bournemouth, a not so disappointing draw against Liverpool and a crushing defeat at Chelsea - Is time nearly over for Erik Ten Hag?
Then in a special second half of the pod, Nik welcomes Natalie ( https://twitter.com/natalie_17) to discuss the fortunes of Manchester United Women as they booked a place in the FA Cup Final after a historic first ever win vs. Chelsea.
Either gets 6 points for clean sheet or 2 when they concede .The cnut never makes a save
Possibly although Mourinho has confirmed that he’ll start the season. How many games are you setting your team up for?
Keita I may re-assess if Liverpool sign Fekir, but as of right now I see him being the most advanced of their midfield three and he's bound to get a fair number of goals and assists just through how good their attack is. Bit of a punt really but I have punted on Michu, Sigurdsson and Salah from the start in previous years so I have a decent track record with it lol.
Jorginho is in a pool of cheap midfielders with people like Seri and Jack Wheelchair, but knowing how he dominates games I think he's as likely to get points as anyone else and he'll be guaranteed games with Sarri there too.
No doubt it will change again but that's where I am.
Joined - can't wait to get started 
Can I join the league? cause the link " https://www.redcafe.net/threads/the-random-chat-thread.363091/page-1959#post-22773822" doesn't work for me.
He’ll start the season though and most people wildcard in the first six or so weeks. I think he’s a good calculated risk.
Gone for this, thoughts?
Pickford
Robertson-Azpi-Stones
Jorginho-Salah-Sane-Jota-Richarlison
Kane-Tosun
Bench:
Hamer, Tomkins, Kamara, Bennett
Looking to bring in Micky and Auba somehow after their first two games though.
Not sure on Richarlison either, but probably will replace him with Micky as mentioned above.
Also maybe Kenedy to replace Jorginho, but Newcastle have tough fixtures to start and my thinking is Jorginho will get more assists and goals than Kante lol
Pickford
Robertson-Azpi-Stones
Jorginho-Salah-Sane-Jota-Richarlison
Kane-Tosun
Bench:
Hamer, Tomkins, Kamara, Bennett
Looking to bring in Micky and Auba somehow after their first two games though.
Not sure on Richarlison either, but probably will replace him with Micky as mentioned above.
Also maybe Kenedy to replace Jorginho, but Newcastle have tough fixtures to start and my thinking is Jorginho will get more assists and goals than Kante lol
My team
Fabianski
Robertson Maguire Lacaselles Trippier
Sane Eriksen Cairney Cork
Aubameyang Kane
Subs: Ryan, Ward, Mooy, Depoitre
Fabianski
Robertson Maguire Lacaselles Trippier
Sane Eriksen Cairney Cork
Aubameyang Kane
Subs: Ryan, Ward, Mooy, Depoitre
I'd say Alonso is a better option than Azpi. Both get the same CS points, both are the same price but Alonso offers much more attacking threat. Azpi is an excellent choice too though and a bonus point magnet.
Pickford, Stones and Kane might miss the first one or two GW's. Atleast that's what most go by. If they really do miss them you'll be far behind the top by GW3.
I had Alonso initially but not sure how Sarri will change the backline of chelsea tbh. I expect Azpi to be moved to RB. Difference in points between Azpi and Alonso last season wasn't too bad either, but yeah I'm still undecided!
I think Pickford and Kane will play. Isn't Son missing due to Asian games or something? Unless Llorente plays for Spurs I don't see who will play, but yeah I get what you mean. Stones is a risk too but I need someone from the City backline aha
I'm sure I'll change it loads anyway!
Son will depart for Asian cup but not until a few weeks into the season. Kane is also a notoriously slow starter.
I've changed mine yet again (so many FPL cravings, I've changed it a thousand times already)
Ederson
Baines - Smalling - Shaw - Mendy
Richarlison (if Everton) - Martial - Salah
Aguero - Tosun - Firmino
Bench: Kiko Femenia, Højbjerg, Nelson
Baines - Smalling - Shaw - Mendy
Richarlison (if Everton) - Martial - Salah
Aguero - Tosun - Firmino
Bench: Kiko Femenia, Højbjerg, Nelson
Got a feeling he'll start well. Probably change him thoughA team with MorataProbably the only person in the world who picked him.
I always pick my team as if they are the ones that will make it to the end of the season. Maguire and Monreal are my most expensive defenders, both 5.5m. However with the hangover of the world cup, its hard to gauge who will start the season. Will probably remove Maguire and go for someone else guaranteed to play the first few games
Update:
Ederson
Douglas Baines Daniels
Salah Eriksen Keita Sessegnon Milijovejic
Firmino Vardy
Subs: Fabianski zanka malone kamara
What are the thoughts on starting players competing against each other in the next game?
Ederson
Douglas Baines Daniels
Salah Eriksen Keita Sessegnon Milijovejic
Firmino Vardy
Subs: Fabianski zanka malone kamara
What are the thoughts on starting players competing against each other in the next game?
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Ederson and Fabianski?
Are you planning to rotate depending on fixture?
I think your defence looks weak and you'd be better spending the money there.
Tricky this year with players potentially missing a few games due to the world cup. Alot of the top defences might see alot of rotation too and with almost all of the top 6 defenders at 6m it's going to be easy to waste money on players getting 0 minutes. I'm going for depth and rotation for the first few gws.
My current draft:
Foster/Ryan
Trent/Ward/Daniels/Shaw/Wan-Bissaka
Mane/Martial/David Silva/Eriksen/Cairney
Zaha/Firmino/Aubameyang
Defence is still a bit too cheap but I think all 15 will start the first game?
My current draft:
Foster/Ryan
Trent/Ward/Daniels/Shaw/Wan-Bissaka
Mane/Martial/David Silva/Eriksen/Cairney
Zaha/Firmino/Aubameyang
Defence is still a bit too cheap but I think all 15 will start the first game?
Will keep edersen mainly. Fabianski was just left in from my previous selection.
I'm rubbish at picking defenders based on clean sheets so looked more at assists
That's the best way really, but think you could improve one. I'm going for one premium, one mid, and one low cost.
Looking like Alonso, Shaw, Douglas to start but will change Shaw for Monreal after the second game probably.
Ederson
Douglas Baines Alonso
Salah Eriksen Keita Sessegnon Milijovejic
Firmino Tosun
Subs: Fabianski zanka malone kamara
That looking a bit better? Thinking Zaha would be a better option than Tosun actually
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I'd say so!
I was torn between Zaha and Tosun too, but went with the latter.
Struggling to get Keita in without ruining my defence too much now.
If I change Ederson to Pickford, I can afford to change Milivojevic to Keita. Thoughts?
Would leave me with
Pickford
Douglas Shaw (for first game) Robertson
Eriksen Salah Keita Cairney
Firmino Tosun Aguero (with a view to changing to Auba early on)
Hamer Wan-Bissaka Schelloto Stephens
Now, I can't have Robertson then as there'll be too many scousers. So could do with views on this.
If we sign Maguire I'll definitely be getting him in.
As a side note, it's annoying that Liverpool have way more desirable players than us now.
Would leave me with
Pickford
Douglas Shaw (for first game) Robertson
Eriksen Salah Keita Cairney
Firmino Tosun Aguero (with a view to changing to Auba early on)
Hamer Wan-Bissaka Schelloto Stephens
Now, I can't have Robertson then as there'll be too many scousers. So could do with views on this.
If we sign Maguire I'll definitely be getting him in.
As a side note, it's annoying that Liverpool have way more desirable players than us now.
Currently have:
Ederson (set for season)
TAA - Tarkowski - Mendy
Salah - Eriksen - Ramsey - D.Silva
Firminho - Zaha - Austin
Bench: Speroni, Neves, Daniels, Wan-Bissaka
Not completely set on it but WC and Asian Games (Son) have made it a bit of a nightmare trying to put together a team. I expect I'll make significant changes after W5 as per usual.
Ederson (set for season)
TAA - Tarkowski - Mendy
Salah - Eriksen - Ramsey - D.Silva
Firminho - Zaha - Austin
Bench: Speroni, Neves, Daniels, Wan-Bissaka
Not completely set on it but WC and Asian Games (Son) have made it a bit of a nightmare trying to put together a team. I expect I'll make significant changes after W5 as per usual.
Here's my latest, going to leave it now until transfers are all done.
Ederson
Shaw-TAA-Azpi
Salah-Eriksen-Miki-Jota
Zaha-Woods-Aguero
Subs: Speroni, Bednarek, Tomkins, Kenedy
Ederson
Shaw-TAA-Azpi
Salah-Eriksen-Miki-Jota
Zaha-Woods-Aguero
Subs: Speroni, Bednarek, Tomkins, Kenedy
I'm changing mine on a daily basis but transfers I've got my eye on are
Schmeichel to Chelsea (assuming Courtois goes to Madrid)
Richarlison to Everton
Maguire to United (can't see this one personally but I'd prefer him as a set and forget option to Bailly if it happens)
I want to see how Sane, Mahrez and Mendy figure in pre-season for City and also if it looks like TAA is going to be ready gw1 for Liverpool (will probably switch from Robertson if so to pocket the £1m)
Call me crazy as well but I'm genuinely considering a set and forget with Wolves goalkeepers. After seeing what the likes of Ryan and Pope scored last season I figure the value isn't always there with expensive gk options. Patricio is £4.5m with a £4m backup.
Schmeichel to Chelsea (assuming Courtois goes to Madrid)
Richarlison to Everton
Maguire to United (can't see this one personally but I'd prefer him as a set and forget option to Bailly if it happens)
I want to see how Sane, Mahrez and Mendy figure in pre-season for City and also if it looks like TAA is going to be ready gw1 for Liverpool (will probably switch from Robertson if so to pocket the £1m)
Call me crazy as well but I'm genuinely considering a set and forget with Wolves goalkeepers. After seeing what the likes of Ryan and Pope scored last season I figure the value isn't always there with expensive gk options. Patricio is £4.5m with a £4m backup.
Looks solid enough to me but Austin bothers me, he had a very poor season last season so I'd avoid him until he hits form at least.
Not a bad shout to do that with any two keepers to be fair. I also expect Wolves to have a solid first season back in the PL so a few of their assets could be tempting.
Thoughts please?
---------------Pickford
---------Trent - Ward - Cedric
Eriksen - Sanchez - Mane - Mkhitaryan
----Firmino --- Zaha --- Aguero
Bench: Stekelenburg, Bednarek, Bennett, Stephens
---------------Pickford
---------Trent - Ward - Cedric
Eriksen - Sanchez - Mane - Mkhitaryan
----Firmino --- Zaha --- Aguero
Bench: Stekelenburg, Bednarek, Bennett, Stephens
- Putting faith in Sanchez (I want at least one United player in the team).
- Lack of Salah and Kane. Kane looked shattered in the WC and he generally starts the season slowly. I'm banking on Salah not tearing things up again, and I have the Liverpool attack covered with Mane and Firmino anyway.
One of the better Salahless teams I've seen. I agree that the bolded is one of the only ways you can risk going without him. You can always WC to get him in at a later date. I'm not too concerned about not having Kane for the start of the season at least.
Similar to my draft, I have Mane, Eriksen and Mkhi in midfield with Aguero up top. I have always been a fan of a cheaper defence to enable a good attack/midfield however that tactic caught up with me last season. Similarly to you I am banking on Salah not tearing it up, this really cost me last year. Kane has typically started recent seasons off quite slowly and as you say looked leggy at the World Cup.
I admire your optimism with Sanchez there too, would love to have him in but for 10m+ I feel you need guaranteed points, which he certainly isn't at this stage (would be delighted to be proved wrong!)
Thoughts?
Foster/Patricio
Shaw Cedric Douglas Tomkins Bissaka
Salah Eriksen Mahrez Jota Cairney
Aguero Firmino Quaner
Foster/Patricio
Shaw Cedric Douglas Tomkins Bissaka
Salah Eriksen Mahrez Jota Cairney
Aguero Firmino Quaner
Fabianski
TAA Shaw Mendy
Salah Eriksen Fernandinho Jota
Zaha Firmino Auba
subs: Speroni, bednarek, Tomkins, Kenedy
I've found a way to fit in both Auba and Firmino, for Aguero and Wood, by also shifting a few other players. Basically which is better? Rest of the team is the same.
A) Auba, Firmino, Fernandinho, Mendy, Fabianski
B) Aguero, Wood, Mikhi, Azpi, Ederson
TAA Shaw Mendy
Salah Eriksen Fernandinho Jota
Zaha Firmino Auba
subs: Speroni, bednarek, Tomkins, Kenedy
I've found a way to fit in both Auba and Firmino, for Aguero and Wood, by also shifting a few other players. Basically which is better? Rest of the team is the same.
A) Auba, Firmino, Fernandinho, Mendy, Fabianski
B) Aguero, Wood, Mikhi, Azpi, Ederson
I think you should downgrade Mahrez to Miki and upgrade Quaner to Wood who has a good set of opening fixtures. A little heavy on the Midfield and think having 3 strikers is better than a third premium mid for the price.
I'm on the fence. He has a good record but Southampton are looking likely for a relegation battle. I chose him because he's shown he can feed off scraps in the past.
I don't know of a better alternative. Wilson maybe but Bournemouth are also pants.
I think it's a bit silly that you're choosing to taking the risk for the sake of saving 1m.
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Maybe do daniels to bednarek to free up that extra 0.5m, or Ramsey > Miki.
I'm thinking about downgrading Mendy as he might not play the first few GW's and putting Tosun in.
I refuse to put Mkhi in because he's a wet lettuce.
Hardly a risk given the fact that Ederson out scored Fabianski by 1 point last season and Ryan by 12. You've got to factor in the save points which most top keepers (bar Dave) won't often get.
Anyway more importantly it frees you up to have 3 outfield players which was nigh on essential last season with City and I suspect will be so again with both them and Liverpool.
I've currently got a defence of Mendy, Robertson and Bailly so the last thing I want to do is double down on a keeper from one of them too.
Thanks. I am very skeptical of Miki.. He flatters to deceive all the time.. Get your point on upgrading the striker though
Fair comment, their differentials aren't as big as I thought. I was going to say he could just as easily turn out to be another Lossl but he was only 23 points behind.
GKs aren't great value are they.
Why do you think he won’t play in the first few?