Great team. Almost identical to mine
Fantasy Premier League 20/21
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Great minds think alikeGreat team. Almost identical to mine
I swapped out Ryan for McCarthyI really like the team, similar to an earlier draft of mine.
Only thing for me is I think there are some doubts around Vinagre (transfer) and Justin (not nailed, definitely when Ricardo returns). Depends who you have as your 5th defender but assuming it’s a 4.0 player none of whom I’m confident will start at all regularly (understand there are some murmurings around Buur).
Overall you might be fine as Vinagre is still at the club for example, but for me I think you’re holding a bit too much risk there in defence personally.
I’m guessing GW2/3
ffs even closer nowGreat minds think alike
So you want 0.5 so you can go Ings to Martial potentially? If you really want to do that then you should probably keep the money.
Dallas vs Liverpool looks hard though.
Im not for sure but after reading reddit they said not to include Buur. Don't trust me on that though.
First weekend is a pure minefield. Noone really know what the managers have in mind.
Hes already fully fit by all accounts
Thinking about letting Tierney go now that Vinagre looks likely to start season at Wolves after all. Tierney might get quite a few assists but I’m not sure Arsenal will be any good for clean sheets.
Yeah pretty much. Gonna keep Dallas and go Ings -> Martial (or a midfielder -> Bruno depending on injuries etc.). Dallas is a sub for me this week anyway. Thanks
Wondering if Mane over Salah is worth a gamble for early differential ?
I suppose the penalties swing it to Salah
I suppose the penalties swing it to Salah
Yeah man, the more the merrier.You happy for me to join? I'm in my old works league but half of us no longer work there so would like one wirh people I can actually compare with!
Im terrible so no competition
Convince me if I’m wrong. Unless you are confident either Martial or Werner can score 20+, it’s better to go with someone like Maupay or Wood who guarantees 10-12 goals and upgrade whatever £4.5m defender you are trying to put on there with Robertson or even Doherty.
I dont think Buur will play. He's only in the team for GW1 then will be bench option 3. If he doesn't play GW1, Dallas will come in.
He will get alot of games for leeds. His scoring record in spain wasnt all that. But its a Biesla team and they only play one way, all out attack. So he could be worth the gamble depending on leeds initial fixtures. He was in my XI but i dropped him and like a sheep, i followed the Werner crowd.
Heard in the Sheff United press conference that the manager was bigging up Oliver Burke to play in strike for them. He's listed as a 4.5 MF so although not as nailed as a Bissouma or Reed, has potential to actually be the next Lord Lundstram if he hits the floor running as Sheff United don't exactly have good strikers!
Really??? Should I bring him in from now? Do you think he’ll start?
Can someone throw some 5.5m options at me please that are not S.Maxim.
Thank you.
Thank you.
Maximin is by far and away the best option there. I'm assuming you already have him...
The other options are:
Moutinho - Not gonna set the world alight in terms of FF but is nailed on and takes free kicks so there's chance for some assists and as well as clean sheet points as Wolves are generally solid in defense.
Soucek - If West Ham's fixtures weren't so fecking horrendous, I'd have had him in my team. 5.0 and is gigantic so can thrive in a Moyes system of launching balls into the box.
Doucoure - Got the odd few goals and assist at Watford but likely to play way deeper at Everton so not a great choice. Although I can see scenarios where he passes James Rodriguez the ball on the halfway line and James scores from there
Keita - Struggled to get into the team but with Henderson injured, he may get there. Not fully convinced though!
Hope that helps.
Last minute change from a 451 to a 442
McCarthy
TAA Doherty KWP Tierney
Auba Salah Son ASM
Werner Adams
Assists galore from defence hopefully.
McCarthy
TAA Doherty KWP Tierney
Auba Salah Son ASM
Werner Adams
Assists galore from defence hopefully.
Who's most likely to start right back for Arsenal tomorrow? I have currently Tierney and Bellerin in my team and that gives me nerves knowing Arsenal defensively 
Combination of guaranteed points and bargain basement punts for me this year.
Ryan / McCarthy
TAA / Bernardo / Douglas / Justin / Vinagre
Auba / Salah / Saka / Saint-Maximin / Romeu
Werner / Kane / Antonio
I think people are underestimating Kane. I know he traditionally starts slow but his initial 8 fixtures are excellent and he finished last season well. I couldn't pass up on him for 10.5.
Expecting to bring in a United player next week, then swap Auba for De Bruyne in GW3 (like I assume everyone is).
Ryan / McCarthy
TAA / Bernardo / Douglas / Justin / Vinagre
Auba / Salah / Saka / Saint-Maximin / Romeu
Werner / Kane / Antonio
I think people are underestimating Kane. I know he traditionally starts slow but his initial 8 fixtures are excellent and he finished last season well. I couldn't pass up on him for 10.5.
Expecting to bring in a United player next week, then swap Auba for De Bruyne in GW3 (like I assume everyone is).
I've got Frasier instead for 0.5m more I think he offers more value. Yes Doucure and Soucek (same reasons as you have said above) are both in my thoughts.Maximin is by far and away the best option there. I'm assuming you already have him...
The other options are:
Moutinho - Not gonna set the world alight in terms of FF but is nailed on and takes free kicks so there's chance for some assists and as well as clean sheet points as Wolves are generally solid in defense.
Soucek - If West Ham's fixtures weren't so fecking horrendous, I'd have had him in my team. 5.0 and is gigantic so can thrive in a Moyes system of launching balls into the box.
Doucoure - Got the odd few goals and assist at Watford but likely to play way deeper at Everton so not a great choice. Although I can see scenarios where he passes James Rodriguez the ball on the halfway line and James scores from there
Keita - Struggled to get into the team but with Henderson injured, he may get there. Not fully convinced though!
Hope that helps.
Thanks
I've brought Holding in for 4.5m. I think he will start.Who's most likely to start right back for Arsenal tomorrow? I have currently Tierney and Bellerin in my team and that gives me nerves knowing Arsenal defensively
Will Greenwood start next week? I currently have Martial on the bench but would rather get the extra 1.5m to upgrade some of my shite.
I'm done.....no more
Can anyone think of a better idea than Rice for 5 million? Or do I need to find some extra cash
Soucek
Finished with my tinkering:
McCarthy (Ryan)
TAA/KWP/Justin (Douglas, Bernardo)
Auba/Salah/Mount/Bowen (Norwood)
Ayew/Ings/Werner
Not a sausage left in the bank so heaven knows how I'll get some Manchester players in next week, but feck it.
McCarthy (Ryan)
TAA/KWP/Justin (Douglas, Bernardo)
Auba/Salah/Mount/Bowen (Norwood)
Ayew/Ings/Werner
Not a sausage left in the bank so heaven knows how I'll get some Manchester players in next week, but feck it.
Swapped Werner out for Kane.
Why is it the best teams are always just 0,5 million off!
All locked down now. Ended up going 4-4-2 in the end for tomorrow after not having tried it even once before 5 minutes ago!
All locked down now. Ended up going 4-4-2 in the end for tomorrow after not having tried it even once before 5 minutes ago!
Is Saliba set to start tomorrow?
Feck it. I just spent ages trying to swap Rice for a 5m midfielder that I feel strongly about and could find feck all. Ended up swapping him for Stuart Dallas and switching to 442.
Maybe you shouldn't pick players you like in real life; but Dallas is a cracking player for NI, totally unproven at this level but he might be a nice surprise. I still intend to swap in Bruno and Maguire at some point, which would actually free up some money.
That's my final team. Dunno why I was so determined to replace Rice, he will probably score 6 this week.
Maybe you shouldn't pick players you like in real life; but Dallas is a cracking player for NI, totally unproven at this level but he might be a nice surprise. I still intend to swap in Bruno and Maguire at some point, which would actually free up some money.
That's my final team. Dunno why I was so determined to replace Rice, he will probably score 6 this week.
Not much love for James Rodriguez in here. I reckon he could be a good shout - what say the caf?
If you had faith in West Ham and wanted to keep a CM, I would have considered Soucek. He is a big guy and looked a real threat from set pieces at the end of the season.Feck it. I just spent ages trying to swap Rice for a 5m midfielder that I feel strongly about and could find feck all. Ended up swapping him for Stuart Dallas and switching to 442.
Maybe you shouldn't pick players you like in real life; but Dallas is a cracking player for NI, totally unproven at this level but he might be a nice surprise. I still intend to swap in Bruno and Maguire at some point, which would actually free up some money.
That's my final team. Dunno why I was so determined to replace Rice, he will probably score 6 this week.
I only took him out because west hams fixtures are tough for the first 5 game weeks or so.
I think there are quite a few 4.5 million mids that will get on the pitch. I am going to take a punt on one because it really opens up the team and my options.
I had him in for ages and think he could well be a bargain. He is at that awkward price though where he denies you another premium player, so you have to hope both him, and whoever you downgrade to does the business.
Him and Son instead of Salah and and a 4.5 mid could be a real winner though.
Edit: I was done until I read this
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You're really going to struggle on week 1, with Greenwood and Aguero not playing.Areola - Nyland
TAA - Saliba - Koch - Mitchell - N.Williams
Aubameyang - Salah - Greenwood - Soucek - Romeu
Aguero - Werner - Rodrigo
My problem
Keep Aguero, Aubameyang & Soucek or bring in Fernandes, Son & Jimenez
All the predicted line ups say Mitchell will start.
Hope so. All sites predicting line ups have him starting.
No doubt. People talking like Mitrovic, Ings, Wilson etc are better options due to lower prices, but they’re not. Kane is a cert to plunder loads of goals.
Needless to say, I have him in my team, which means he won’t plunder loads of goals