Fantasy Premier League 22/23

[Paul_Scholes18]

The more get rid of Haaland the better. He’s not going to miss sitters every game.

It shows how reactive people are. There will be huge swings after gameweek 1.

I remember Son went down after his blank two years ago and then scored 4 goals and then went up again.
The best is probably to stick with your top players with good fixtures or get in the players with good fixtures.

Like there will be players doing Haaland to Kane after gameweek 1 if Kane smash it even if Haaland also scores and got Bournemouth at home.

If Salah blanks people will abandon him fast for Son if he scores well.

 

[Paul_Scholes18]

What's with all the Martinelli love? Not that I have any clue how the teams are doing.

Very late to the FPL party this year.

Arsenal have been fantastic in pre season and Martinelli has played a big part and looks certain to start the season.

He is the cheapest starting attacker for a big 6 side as well as things stand.

 

[Mr Anderson]

Team is basically locked in. Only early concern really is Rashford - but at 6.5 early on it’s worth a punt and he has looked sharp but also creative in pre-season. We shall see, would take a few moves to improve my midfield so not sure on longevity. But the early season wildcard seems it will be utilised with first 5 gameweeks anyway.

Martinelli also one who needs to cement his place, but in good form and Arse have a good opening set of fixtures. Did have Mendy and Zinchenko at one point, but I think Ramsdale looks better for cleansheets, hoping James outscore Zinchenko.

 

[Paul_Scholes18]

Team is basically locked in. Only early concern really is Rashford - but at 6.5 early on it’s worth a punt and he has looked sharp but also creative in pre-season. We shall see, would take a few moves to improve my midfield so not sure on longevity. But the early season wildcard seems it will be utilised with first 5 gameweeks anyway.

Martinelli also one who needs to cement his place, but in good form and Arse have a good opening set of fixtures. Did have Mendy and Zinchenko at one point, but I think Ramsdale looks better for cleansheets, hoping James outscore Zinchenko.

Very similar to my side. It is just the Kane vs Haaland problem for me though.

I have Perisic over Rashford and I think that is justified, but some concerns over minutes.

Perisic numbers, ability and predicted points potential is scary. He could get 8 goals, 8 assists, 15 clean sheets if he plays 30+ starts.

 

[Mr Anderson]

Very similar to my side. It is just the Kane vs Haaland problem for me though.

I have Perisic over Rashford and I think that is justified, but some concerns over minutes.

Perisic numbers, ability and predicted points potential is scary. He could get 8 goals, 8 assists, 15 clean sheets if he plays 30+ starts.

Ya Perisic is very interesting - as well as Doherty, also an easy Move to make for me. Could be a GW 3 or 4 move, spurs have a nice pocket of fixtures for a few weeks then. Just not sure what to expect from Conte and his quotes the “Perisic isn’t playing like the Ivan I know” - with the 5 subs, Conte will pull a few before 60 minutes.

a lot could come from the Robertson vs Diaz “battle” - could open up my entire defence. Just need a few games to see

 

[Paul_Scholes18]

Ya Perisic is very interesting - as well as Doherty, also an easy Move to make for me. Could be a GW 3 or 4 move, spurs have a nice pocket of fixtures for a few weeks then. Just not sure what to expect from Conte and his quotes the “Perisic isn’t playing like the Ivan I know” - with the 5 subs, Conte will pull a few before 60 minutes.

a lot could come from the Robertson vs Diaz “battle” - could open up my entire defence. Just need a few games to see

Yeah you are right in the long run I might need to change Perisic, but for gameweek 1 I think he is worth a punt. He is one of the players I am least certain about. He could be Trippier and saving 0.5. I could get Rashford, but with Ronaldo around he could be dropped as well.

I think and hope most managers play the strongest 11 before CL start and do not use too many early subs unless the team is playing badly.

I got Bailey first bench and I think he could be quite decent. Most predict he will be a starter right now.

 

[paulscholes18]

What's with all the Martinelli love? Not that I have any clue how the teams are doing.

Very late to the FPL party this year.

Best midfielder in his price range (6m), and with Smith-Rowe’s poor fitness he’s a lock to start the season.

 

[sullydnl]

If Rodgers was to confirm that Ward will start in GW1 then a BB would be very viable that week for those who like to get rid of it early.

 

[Dirty Schwein]

Not sure if Sancho is even fit but even if he was, our fixtures aren't that great. Our assets could likely be the best value for money picks over the season but probably not right away.

People got excited with us starting at home vs Brighton - a team that is cnuts of the highest order and sucks the goalscoring life out of every single match. Potter will swarm the midfield with 4-5 guys from south america with Scottish last names and no one will have a clue what the feck is going on for 90 minutes.

I forgot Brighton to you are what Burnley were to me

What's with all the Martinelli love? Not that I have any clue how the teams are doing.

Very late to the FPL party this year.

Value.

 

[Chief123]

If Rodgers was to confirm that Ward will start in GW1 then a BB would be very viable that week for those who like to get rid of it early.

Ward is a no brainer for sub keeper at 4.0m. Can even be switched in for quite a few games as Leicester have a lot of easy games in first 12 or so games.

 

[Maluco]

Alternate draft after looking at Brentford’s fixtures…

Raya

Trent
Cancelo
Trippier
Robertson
Perisic

Son (out for KdB for GW2)
Bailey
Martinelli

Darwin
Haaland

Subs. 4.0GK, Toney, Andreas, Archer

Toney comes into the team after GW2 for some lovely fixtures as Bailey starts to fade. (Let’s me take out Trippier for City too)

Son at home to Southampton, KdB/Haaland at home to Bournemouth and I bring Jesus/Salah back in after United game.

 

[RDCR07]

Walker at 5.0 has to be great value, right?

Definitely. He is my second Man City option. He is definitely going to start the first 3-4 weeks. That’s all I need him for.

 

[Paul_Scholes18]

Alternate draft after looking at Brentford’s fixtures…

Raya

Trent
Cancelo
Trippier
Robertson
Perisic

Son (out for KdB for GW2)
Bailey
Martinelli

Darwin
Haaland

Subs. 4.0GK, Toney, Andreas, Archer

Toney comes into the team after GW2 for some lovely fixtures as Bailey starts to fade. (Let’s me take out Trippier for Newcastle too)

Son at home to Southampton, KdB/Haaland at home to Bournemouth and I bring Jesus/Salah back in after United game.

Son and Nunez over Jesus and Salah is interesting. I think Jesus will do well so you are putting huge faith in Nunez playing and Son outscoring Salah.

I think for gameweek one if Nunez plays I think it might be the better combo as I think Palace can give Arsenal a good game.

 

[Paul_Scholes18]

Definitely. He is my second Man City option. He is definitely going to start the first 3-4 weeks. That’s all I need him for.

In recent season he has been very poor in attack. I thought though in Community shield that he got forward more.

His xA is often poor though.

 

[RDCR07]

In recent season he has been very poor in attack. I thought though in Community shield that he got forward more.

His xA is often poor though.

I’m happy if he gets me 6 clean sheet points. He is the cheapest way to double up on City’s defense.

 

[Dirty Schwein]

Ederson
TAA, Cancelo, James, Perisic
Salah, Diaz, Martinelli, Bailey
Haaland, Jesus

Subs: Ward, Andreas, Williams, Archer

Anyone think of any way to improve? I really needed 0.5 more to upgrade Bailey to Neto just for the safety of starts but literally can't think how I would do it...

The only realistic ways are:

Ederson to Mendy... But I assume the points difference between these two will be far higher than the points difference between Neto and Bailey so it's probably a no go.

James to Trippier could be an option and that way I can get in Neto and maybe even change Martinelli to Rashford to cover more teams but James has such high EO and can set me back massively if he bangs like we know he can.

Perisic to Trippier is another option but I like having Perisic for the Spurs cover and if he plays at least 60 minutes per game, can be a very explosive player.

Anyone think of anything else? Or should I do one of the above? Or should I just leave it?

 

[RDCR07]

Ederson
TAA, Cancelo, James, Perisic
Salah, Diaz, Martinelli, Bailey
Haaland, Jesus

Subs: Ward, Andreas, Williams, Archer

Anyone think of any way to improve? I really needed 0.5 more to upgrade Bailey to Neto just for the safety of starts but literally can't think how I would do it...

The only realistic ways are:

Ederson to Mendy... But I assume the points difference between these two will be far higher than the points difference between Neto and Bailey so it's probably a no go.

James to Trippier could be an option and that way I can get in Neto and maybe even change Martinelli to Rashford to cover more teams but James has such high EO and can set me back massively if he bangs like we know he can.

Perisic to Trippier is another option but I like having Perisic for the Spurs cover and if he plays at least 60 minutes per game, can be a very explosive player.

Anyone think of anything else? Or should I do one of the above? Or should I just leave it?

I actually trust Bailey more than Neto to start the season.

 

[Dirty Schwein]

I actually trust Bailey more than Neto to start the season.

Yeah I think he may be good value for the first 3 games but then nowhere to go with him... Might just leave it and see what the session brings. Who knows, might be a Lundstrum waiting for us from a promoted team that we haven't thought of...

 

[Maluco]

Son and Nunez over Jesus and Salah is interesting. I think Jesus will do well so you are putting huge faith in Nunez playing and Son outscoring Salah.

I think for gameweek one if Nunez plays I think it might be the better combo as I think Palace can give Arsenal a good game.

That’s what I am thinking. I don’t think arsenal do that well away at Palace, so you might even be able to pick up Jesus for 7.9 after those tough two initial fixtures.

But starting like that and having a stacked City for Bournemouth is risky, but would be gambling on Nunez limiting Salahs gains in those first two games.

Risky, but it’s either that or start the game with the same team as everyone else (the latter is what I will do )

 

[RDCR07]

Yeah I think he may be good value for the first 3 games but then nowhere to go with him... Might just leave it and see what the session brings. Who knows, might be a Lundstrum waiting for us from a promoted team that we haven't thought of...

If he sucks I would downgrade him to 4.5 and upgrade a 4.5 defender to a 5.0 defender or a 4.0 to a 4.5 defender. I actually have 0.5 ITB to upgrade to a 5.5 mid.

 

[Paul_Scholes18]

That’s what I am thinking. I don’t think arsenal do that well away at Palace, so you might even be able to pick up Jesus for 7.9 after those tough two initial fixtures.

But starting like that and having a stacked City for Bournemouth is risky, but would be gambling on Nunez limiting Salahs gains in those first two games.

Risky, but it’s either that or start the game with the same team as everyone else (the latter is what I will do )

You could try Martial, Vardy, Wilson, Toney as well if you do not want Jesus from the start and have Diaz in midfield if you want someone from Liverpool. There are other good options, but over the first 5 games I think Arsenal got the best fixtures.

We will see if Nunez start. Lots of people have different opinions if he will start or not. I like those picks when 99% say the same thing basically.

My personal opinion is that he probably do start, but if things go badly he is first to get subbed as well. Well I remember avoiding James last year since experts and predictive sites had Azpi starting quite often and he smashed it and fecked me with "nailed" Dias that did not even get any clean sheets. Even people at this sub did James to Chilwell since they did doubt if he would start every game at that time as Azpi was playing well too.

The worst feeling I have in fantasy is getting the lineups totally wrong and see the other picks from the same team smash it in an easy game, but sometimes the risk is worth it I guess. People will miss games anyway even if they are nailed and safe like Kane, Son, Bruno and Salah.

 

[Asger]

Is there any redcafe league?

 

[RDCR07]

Jesús has over a 71% ownership as of now. When I added him I thought he was a differential pick under 15% ownership

 

[Dirty Schwein]

Jesús has over a 71% ownership as of now. When I added him I thought he was a differential pick under 15% ownership

Yes his price is off because when the game launched, I think he was still at City... He sounds have been 9, and at that price, he wouldn't have this crazy ownership.

But at 8 million, you just have to keep him in your team.

The only way he goes out of if he gets crucified at the cross.

 

[ROFLUTION]

Seeing Martinelli starts changes my setup to a twomium - I think I’ll go with the safe templaters (and many of them) to begin with and work my way forward. Templaters are often seen as a bad thing, but to me they are a sign of popularity and that is wisdom of the crowd in its core - if this was the Tour de France you want to be in the middle of the field to begin with and work your way through the season by having a sound plan

Pope
Cancelo - Robertson - Trent - Dias - James
Salah - Martinelli - Neto
Jesus - Kane​

 

[Dirty Schwein]

Seeing Martinelli starts changes my setup to a twomium - I think I’ll go with the safe templaters (and many of them) to begin with and work my way forward. Templaters are often seen as a bad thing, but to me they are a sign of popularity and that is wisdom of the crowd in its core - if this was the Tour de France you want to be in the middle of the field to begin with and work your way through the season by having a sound plan

Pope
Cancelo - Robertson - Trent - Dias - James
Salah - Martinelli - Neto
Jesus - Kane​

I think Pope is a great shout and not in many teams... Newcastle have made some good defensive signings and in the tougher games, he is a good shot stopper. I am considering him myself but it's hard to resist Ederson at 0.5 more...

 

[Dirty Schwein]

Ok, think this is probs my final decision that I need advice on:

Ederson
TAA, James, Cancelo, Perisic
Salah, Diaz, Martinelli, Bailey
Haaland, Jesus

Subs: Ward, Andreas, Williams, Archer

Or:

Pope
TAA, James, Cancelo, Perisic
Salah, Diaz, Martinelli, Neto
Haaland, Jesus

Subs: Ward, Andreas, Williams, Archer

 

[anant]

Team is basically locked in. Only early concern really is Rashford - but at 6.5 early on it’s worth a punt and he has looked sharp but also creative in pre-season. We shall see, would take a few moves to improve my midfield so not sure on longevity. But the early season wildcard seems it will be utilised with first 5 gameweeks anyway.

Martinelli also one who needs to cement his place, but in good form and Arse have a good opening set of fixtures. Did have Mendy and Zinchenko at one point, but I think Ramsdale looks better for cleansheets, hoping James outscore Zinchenko.

Perisic over James
Ederson over Ramsdale
Greenwood over Archer

And that is my 15

 

[ROFLUTION]

I think Pope is a great shout and not in many teams... Newcastle have made some good defensive signings and in the tougher games, he is a good shot stopper. I am considering him myself but it's hard to resist Ederson at 0.5 more...

definitely. What holds me back from Ederson and Alisson however, is that it takes about 3 transfers to change to another hauling City/Liverpool player if you need to catch that train (usually hard to just do in 2 moves). The difference is about 30-50 points choosing another keeper, so its a tough one. Im probably choosing Pope for the first two and considering whether to keep or switch to Ramsdale at gw3

 

[ROFLUTION]

Ok, think this is probs my final decision that I need advice on:

Ederson
TAA, James, Cancelo, Perisic
Salah, Diaz, Martinelli, Bailey
Haaland, Jesus

Subs: Ward, Andreas, Williams, Archer

Or:

Pope
TAA, James, Cancelo, Perisic
Salah, Diaz, Martinelli, Neto
Haaland, Jesus

Subs: Ward, Andreas, Williams, Archer

I like the second one better - from Neto you can always go down to Bailey but not the opposite way. With Ederson you’ll have a hard time to get De Bruyne or another City player (if Salah gets injured for instance) - the minus is of course you’ll only have 2 x City, personally I’d go Dias over James in that instance and move to James if he bangs. But there’s a big risk with James ownership that you can either miss out on his gains or that he could drop quickly in ownership if he’s employed in central defence. But Dias (or even Walker) for me is a stable guy and City will keep about 4 clean sheets in the opening 6, im not sure Chelsea will do that. I do like to have 6m stored in a defender like James/Dias though, as I can then upgrade easier in midfield if required (Martinelli/Neto to a Sancho or a 8.0 midfielder)

 

[sullydnl]

I think people are sleeping on Walker a bit in the sense that if you think he's nailed on for the first 4 or 5 weeks (and it is an if) then he arguably overtakes Cancelo as the best City defender to own over that period. The latter's attacking potential is great, but not so great that it's worth an extra 2.0m over a short run of games.

 

[Dirty Schwein]

I like the second one better - from Neto you can always go down to Bailey but not the opposite way. With Ederson you’ll have a hard time to get De Bruyne or another City player (if Salah gets injured for instance) - the minus is of course you’ll only have 2 x City, personally I’d go Dias over James in that instance and move to James if he bangs. But there’s a big risk with James ownership that you can either miss out on his gains or that he could drop quickly in ownership if he’s employed in central defence. But Dias (or even Walker) for me is a stable guy and City will keep about 4 clean sheets in the opening 6, im not sure Chelsea will do that. I do like to have 6m stored in a defender like James/Dias though, as I can then upgrade easier in midfield if required (Martinelli/Neto to a Sancho or a 8.0 midfielder)

Thanks for the detailed response. Appreciate it.

 

[CassiusClaymore]

Trouble is you don't have Bailey for that plum Bournemouth fixture. If he carries on his pre season form that's the game you want him for.

 

[Dirty Schwein]

I think people are sleeping on Walker a bit in the sense that if you think he's nailed on for the first 4 or 5 weeks (and it is an if) then he arguably overtakes Cancelo as the best City defender to own over that period. The latter's attacking potential is great, but not so great that it's worth an extra 2.0m over a short run of games.

Yeah I think you're kind of right but... Cancelo will rise if he scores or gets some assists and at 7.1 or 7.2, it will be hard to get him at that awkward price. Plus, his ownership means people are afraid to miss his inevitable hauls. I'm the same with James. I don't want him, think he's a fecking troll but his ownership is so high along with his explosive potential that I'm too scared to not have him.

The opening quarter of the season always throws up surprises and you have to be flexible enough to react. That's the advantage of the template team.

Cancelo gets injured? Easy move to anyone (bar TAA)... Walker gets injured? The options are not as good.

This is mainly because you'll spread that saved 2m around the squad and thus limit your flexibility.

 

[Dirty Schwein]

Trouble is you don't have Bailey for that plum Bournemouth fixture. If he carries on his pre season form that's the game you want him for.

Yeah I went to the app and couldn't do it. Think I'll just ride with Bailey and hope he returns since points over the first 3 GWs and then re-asses.

I guess we forget we have transfers for this exact reason.

Although I do like Pope. Even in a shit Burnley season he only got 20 points less than Ederson and Newcastle defense actually looks decent and City defense looks weak without Laporte because Stones and Ake are dog shit...

But then, I have the money to have Ederson so doesn't feel right to not have him if that makes sense?

 

[ROFLUTION]

Yeah I think you're kind of right but... Cancelo will rise if he scores or gets some assists and at 7.1 or 7.2, it will be hard to get him at that awkward price. Plus, his ownership means people are afraid to miss his inevitable hauls. I'm the same with James. I don't want him, think he's a fecking troll but his ownership is so high along with his explosive potential that I'm too scared to not have him.

The opening quarter of the season always throws up surprises and you have to be flexible enough to react. That's the advantage of the template team.

Cancelo gets injured? Easy move to anyone (bar TAA)... Walker gets injured? The options are not as good.

This is mainly because you'll spread that saved 2m around the squad and thus limit your flexibility.

completely agree on this

 

[iammemphis]

So i have been constantly flicking back and forth from this thread to my team and every time i leave without commiting to more transfers. Is it really as solid as i think it is? Considering the low prices on Rashford and Martial? I was considering putting in our Martinez in defence for either Dunk (usually a high points scorer getting 3+ goals a season, and Tomiyasu who has looked promising).

 

[CassiusClaymore]

Yeah I went to the app and couldn't do it. Think I'll just ride with Bailey and hope he returns since points over the first 3 GWs and then re-asses.

I guess we forget we have transfers for this exact reason.

Although I do like Pope. Even in a shit Burnley season he only got 20 points less than Ederson and Newcastle defense actually looks decent and City defense looks weak without Laporte because Stones and Ake are dog shit...

But then, I have the money to have Ederson so doesn't feel right to not have him if that makes sense?

There's nothing wrong with leaving £0.5m in the bank at the start of the season. Can often be a very wise move.

 

[CassiusClaymore]

Right today's dilemma...

Saka, Neto, Perisic or Mount, Martinelli, Trippier?

 

[CassiusClaymore]

So i have been constantly flicking back and forth from this thread to my team and every time i leave without commiting to more transfers. Is it really as solid as i think it is? Considering the low prices on Rashford and Martial? I was considering putting in our Martinez in defence for either Dunk (usually a high points scorer getting 3+ goals a season, and Tomiyasu who has looked promising).

I think Tomiyasu is injured isn't he? Tbh he's always injured so it's a hard avoid for me. Just looks like one of those players who can't go two games without picking up a knock. I was put off by Grealish after the Community Shield. Foden looked far more dangerous when came on. If I go for a City midfielder that isn't KDB it will be him when he's back in the team properly. United is a wait and see for me. Easy to get on us with how low priced they all are. You might reap some rewards though jumping on early. Martinelli is probably a better shout than Odegaard based on pre season again.