They're also away for something like five of their first seven games too, I think? Plus Harry Kane is traditionally a slow starter as well, which is hardly a boost for their early prospects.
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.
True. Although Eriksen was the first name in my team so if I get rid and he smashed it, I'll be too angry too soon so I think I'll leave him in. Aarrggh!
Erikssen, Ward & Daniels vs. Pedro, Trippier and Mendy?
I think Daniels is at risk of losing his place once Bournemouth's new signing serves a three match suspension? Not sure Ward is certain to play ahead of Wan-Bissaka either. So the latter three, I think.
No, Ward from Burnley. He's pretty much nailed on. Might replace Daniels with Jonny from Wolves, he looks beast.
The issue with the latter three is it leaves me with a midfield of:
Salah, Alexis, Shurrle & Pedro
which is far less convincing than my original:
Salah, Alexis, Erikssen & Schurrle.
EDIT: feck it you convinced me
Ederson
Davies, Jonny, Mendy
Alexis, Richarlison, Salah, Schurrle
Zaha, Aubamayang, Arnautovic
Subs: Norris, Zanka, Wan-Bissaka, Stephens
I know many people will stay away from Auba at the start but I think he can score against at least one of those teams and the alternatives aren't exactly amazing.
Thoughts?
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Hmmm, I see. Having a midfielder at around the 6.5m bracket makes sense to me as there are a few potential options to switch between at that price (Pedro, Fabregas, Jota, Richarlison, Schurrle, etc.) but starting with two of those might be a bit much.
Both Pedro and Schurrle *could* be quite good picks though so who knows?
Personally I'd probably go without Sanchez as he's quite expensive for someone I doubt I'd captain over the first few weeks unless Salah shows zero form.
I get your point but I have blind faith in him
Think Mendy and Davies can probably ease the load on my MF. Not sure Erikssen would do the same to cover Ward and Jonny
Who's gonna take pens for us? Alexis? I only have Mane over him at the moment as he seems to be taking them for Liverpool and they get about ten a season the cnuts.
I actually just decided to trade Auba for Firmino for the first two fixtures at least. Odds are the latter will gain more points and value. This way I have £2.0 in the bank which I will save just in case I want to make a change after GW1.
I'm having the same argument with myself but i'm sticking with Auba. I've got Mane and Salah for my Liverpool goals.
Same back and forth here - Auba v Firminio. Truth is, that difference buys you a top defender that can bring in more points than might separate the two strikers. That a good way to think about it? I'm doing my cost - points comparison with end of year numbers
Ederson (Stekelenburg)
Shaw Schlupp Ward (Mendy) (Wan-Bissaka)
Sanchez Richarlison Mane Pedro (Deulofeu)
Firmino Aguero Arnautovic
Really liking the balance of this team for first portion of season. If Aguero is splitting time with Jesus gonna switch to Aubameyang. Pedro is looking good in Sarri's system and should be starting first few GW's and Schlupp looking OOP as well.
Shaw Schlupp Ward (Mendy) (Wan-Bissaka)
Sanchez Richarlison Mane Pedro (Deulofeu)
Firmino Aguero Arnautovic
Really liking the balance of this team for first portion of season. If Aguero is splitting time with Jesus gonna switch to Aubameyang. Pedro is looking good in Sarri's system and should be starting first few GW's and Schlupp looking OOP as well.
I'd be nervous about not having Salah, but great team otherwise.
Current iteration is:
DDG
Bellerin-Azpili-Daniels
B.Silva-Sanchez-Jota-Mkhi
Arnautovic-Aguero-Firmino
Subs: Fabianksi-McArthur-Ward-Bednarek
Thoughts? Want to get Lukaku in there for Aguero but will give it a few games because I doubt Lukaku will start after his WC run.
DDG
Bellerin-Azpili-Daniels
B.Silva-Sanchez-Jota-Mkhi
Arnautovic-Aguero-Firmino
Subs: Fabianksi-McArthur-Ward-Bednarek
Thoughts? Want to get Lukaku in there for Aguero but will give it a few games because I doubt Lukaku will start after his WC run.
Don’t normally play the premier league as my mates use The Sun so I’m used to that but now at my new job they have got me in a league playing this version. Just looking for some pointers this is my team so far...
Rui Patricio
Wan-Bissaka / Shaw / Jonny
Salah / Sanchez / Pedro / Schürrle
Jesus / Callum Wilson / Firmino
Ederson, Mendy, Bennett, Gunnarsson
Thinking to bring in Aubemeyang, Kane or Lukaku after 1-3 weeks.
Also are Free Hit and Wildcard basically the same thing or have I misunderstood completely?
Rui Patricio
Wan-Bissaka / Shaw / Jonny
Salah / Sanchez / Pedro / Schürrle
Jesus / Callum Wilson / Firmino
Ederson, Mendy, Bennett, Gunnarsson
Thinking to bring in Aubemeyang, Kane or Lukaku after 1-3 weeks.
Also are Free Hit and Wildcard basically the same thing or have I misunderstood completely?
Just for the first game, expecting Arsenal to win + not even sure if he will play.Not sure. See if he starts the community shield.
What do folks make of Ozil this season. Tempted to put him in the team as I think he might be in for a big season, after all the off-field stuff this summer. Thoughts?
Finally, my team is set and will only change if something crazy happens before kick off.
Ederson
Mendy, Davies, Jonny
Alexis, Pedro, Salah, Schurrle
Tosun, Aubamayang, Zaha
Subs: Norris, Zanka, Wan-Bissaka, Stephens
Thoughts people?
Ederson
Mendy, Davies, Jonny
Alexis, Pedro, Salah, Schurrle
Tosun, Aubamayang, Zaha
Subs: Norris, Zanka, Wan-Bissaka, Stephens
Thoughts people?
Free Hit lets you change your squad with no points deducted for ONE GW only and after that GW your squad goes back to what it was before you played the Free Hit
Wildcard lets you change as many squad members as you wish without deducting any points and those changes are permanent going forward.
Who'll be playing as Pool's RB? TAA or Clyne?
Nice one thanks mate.
But he should get lots of MoMs, bonus points and assists.....that's what I am banking on anyway, and at £5m, this allows me 3 big stars in midfield.
I like both these teams..so much so I'm going to pick holes to wreck your heads like mine is
No city midfielders or strikers lads?...have you not seen their opening fixtures...big mistake!
Nah he only got one assist last year, think he’s more likely to assist the assister than play the final pass himself (due to his position). He got 11 yellow cards as well which is awful for bonus points.
Could be wrong of course. How much is Cairney? If he’s 5m think he is a better option and takes set pieces iirc.
Wolves have a few interesting 'cheapies', Boly is another...
It's a very good pointI like both these teams..so much so I'm going to pick holes to wreck your heads like mine is
No city midfielders or strikers lads?...have you not seen their opening fixtures...big mistake!
City midfielders I'm justifying that because I don't know who is going to start (minimum 9m player who could be getting rotated about ). Strikers will definitely change as the season goes on - if Auba doesn't work out there are a lot of option at 11m (Kane usually a slow starter )
Sorry...I was all smug a week ago having picked my perfect team and now I'm picking it apart too and going nuts alsoIt's a very good point
City midfielders I'm justifying that because I don't know who is going to start (minimum 9m player who could be getting rotated about ). Strikers will definitely change as the season goes on - if Auba doesn't work out there are a lot of option at 11m (Kane usually a slow starter )
Yep my team has changed drastically, expecting my initial team to out score me considerablySorry...I was all smug a week ago having picked my perfect team and now I'm picking it apart too and going nuts also
One of these years I'm going to just pick my team then walk away from it until the season starts to save myself the stress (never gonna happen)Yep my team has changed drastically, expecting my initial team to out score me considerably
I'm doing a FPL Draft this year with a league of 4. No Transfers just set and forget
Would anyone on here be interested in it? Keep it relatively small so everyone has great squads.
Look at West Ham’s first ten games, it’s going to be nasty. Perhaps Zaha instead of Arnautovic?
Haha no City players cost too much considering they rotate and the team gets points from all over the place.I like both these teams..so much so I'm going to pick holes to wreck your heads like mine is
No city midfielders or strikers lads?...have you not seen their opening fixtures...big mistake!
Anyone not starting with Salah is taking a massive risk. He starts well and you’re chasing early.
I see Salah doing well, but not as well as last season.
I think he and Mane will have similar seasons. Mane at 9.5 allows me more strength across the team.
That's how I'm justifying it in my mind
He is well priced and under the new manager with paced forwards to look for, I think he'll be one of the players or the year.
What part of his form don’t you think he can continue? Because he might not score as many but he’ll still be getting a bucket load of chances and the guy is clinical, much more so than Mane.I see Salah doing well, but not as well as last season.
I think he and Mane will have similar seasons. Mane at 9.5 allows me more strength across the team.
That's how I'm justifying it in my mind
How important is it to start with Sanchez? at 10.5m he's going to be our main attacking player. I'd expect him to score in the first game.
Judging by this forum not important at all because we'll be relegated by Christmas.
I've got him. My secret weapon.
Was thinking he's going to be bang on for a goal or an assist for the first game and a potential captain.
Salah will everyone's choice but for the purposes of being Utd's stand out player. He should be up there.