Midfielders between 6.0 & 7.5

[KingMaalik]

I'm very interested in this bracket and i see it's gonna be key to success to have the right ones early between Fabregas, Lallana, Zaha, Lanzini, Phillips, Knockaert, Antonio, Barkley, Redmond, Mirallas,Arnautovic, Stanislas, Tadic, Mata, Wijnaldum...

These can be great enablers and get more points than players at 8.5 and more...

of course there's a price difference between a 6.0 Phillips and a 7.5 Lallana...

Who are you going with ?

I might stretch this group to 5.5 thinking of Gundogan...if he plays he'll be in my team for sure...

What do you guys think ?

[swadd1er]

Look no further than Willian to begin with

[Ruth_NZ]

Willian, Ritchie, Tadic all interest me. Tadic maybe a bit less until I have a better feel for what the new manager does - apparently he has a tendency to switch things around in terms of personnel and tactics.

Kachunga could prove to be great value at 6.0, he is a wide forward and was Huddersfield's main scorer last season, they also have a decent start with fixtures.

Chadli is under-priced at 6.0 in my opinion - if he's going to start regularly (which one would assume). And WBA have enticing fixtures to begin.

Antonio is a standing dish for me but I don't much like West Ham's opening fixtures. I could see myself starting with Willian and switching to Antonio in GW4 after the international break, by which time Hazard may well be back.

[Terry Henry]

Ince for Huddersfield looks good. Has already scored pre-season and was on most set pieces.

[KingMaalik]

thx for the info on Kachunga Ruth...

For Chadli i don't know... yeah he's good but i prefer Phillips... same with Cesc over Willian.

If i have a 6.0 in my team i think i'll hesitate between Stanislas and Phillips... keeping Knockaert on watchlist...

can't wait to Watch some pre season games...

[Sutter Kane]

I'm torn on the Chelsea situation. Bakayoko could be a thorn for Fabregas' chances but if Fabregas was as likely to play as Willian, I'd take the Spaniard every time. Pedro is a tad expensive for me although if he's the most 'nailed' one...Of course not in the price bracket being discussed but heavily related to the decision.

[Skrtel]

I am looking for midfielders 5.5 - 6.0 that might be on pens or able to score som points in another way. Any tips?

[Mav3rick]

I am looking for midfielders 5.5 - 6.0 that might be on pens or able to score som points in another way. Any tips?

Definitely have a look through the threads in the FPL Forum, there's a few on the different price levels that would be worth reading.

[CptPugwash]

Kachunga could prove to be great value at 6.0, he is a wide forward and was Huddersfield's main scorer last season, they also have a decent start with fixtures.

Ince for Huddersfield looks good. Has already scored pre-season and was on most set pieces.

Kachunga , Ince & Van le Parra are probably competing for the 2 attacking wide spots in a 4-2-3-1. although Wagner may play Ince in the No 10.`Van le parra is going to scare some fullbacks silly this season, he has pace and skill in spades unfortunately his final ball is not the best, and his finishing is even worse - so fantasy wise he's a non-starter.

Huddersfield were not far behind Brighton & Newcastle all last season until they gave up on the autos, and were without doubt the most entertaining team to watch. They have bought far better than Brighton & Newcastle and IMO are more likely than either of those 2 to stay up. Ince or Kachunga should be good value if either nails down to a starting place.

Mooy on the other hand is nailed on to start and finish every game he is fit for. Although playing a holding midfield role he should be considered at 5.5 He was top 4 in the championship at passes, passes completed, tackles, & chances created and should chip in with 5 goals - possibly more if he's on Pens.

[Mav3rick]

Is Ayew a bit under the radar at 7.0?

[Ruth_NZ]

I am looking for midfielders 5.5 - 6.0 that might be on pens or able to score some points in another way. Any tips?

Ritchie takes almost all set pieces including pens for Newcastle as far as I know. 16 goals and 10 assists in 48 games last season. If he manages half that in the PL he'll be great value at 6.0m.

[The Catman]

I am looking for midfielders 5.5 - 6.0 that might be on pens or able to score some points in another way. Any tips?

Ritchie takes almost all set pieces including pens for Newcastle as far as I know. 16 goals and 10 assists in 48 games last season. If he manages half that in the PL he'll be great value at 6.0m.

We thought this a couple of seasons back when he did the same in the Championship for Bournemouth but failed to deliver for them in the Prem.

[Ruth_NZ]

We thought this a couple of seasons back when he did the same in the Championship for Bournemouth but failed to deliver for them in the Prem.

I know, I remember being torn between Ritchie and Mahrez for GW1 and picking the wrong one. But he did get an early injury. Plus he's 26 now and may be more ready. Of all the promoted attackers I think he has the most going for him - question is whether it might be better to swerve all of them.

[Terrier Ramone]

Kachunga could prove to be great value at 6.0, he is a wide forward and was Huddersfield's main scorer last season, they also have a decent start with fixtures.

Ince for Huddersfield looks good. Has already scored pre-season and was on most set pieces.

Kachunga , Ince & Van le Parra are probably competing for the 2 attacking wide spots in a 4-2-3-1. although Wagner may play Ince in the No 10.`Van le parra is going to scare some fullbacks silly this season, he has pace and skill in spades unfortunately his final ball is not the best, and his finishing is even worse - so fantasy wise he's a non-starter.

Huddersfield were not far behind Brighton & Newcastle all last season until they gave up on the autos, and were without doubt the most entertaining team to watch. They have bought far better than Brighton & Newcastle and IMO are more likely than either of those 2 to stay up. Ince or Kachunga should be good value if either nails down to a starting place.

Mooy on the other hand is nailed on to start and finish every game he is fit for. Although playing a holding midfield role he should be considered at 5.5 He was top 4 in the championship at passes, passes completed, tackles, & chances created and should chip in with 5 goals - possibly more if he's on Pens.

Your asssessment is good, for a non-Town fan (I assume), the only thing I'd say is Lowe will be 1st choice pen taker (not that we'll get any), if he can keep Malone out of the team.

Fantasy wise, I would say Ince is by far the best midfield option as Mooy, fine footballer that he clearly is, is poor on free kicks and corners, so I can see Ince taking over most of them from him.

[Amberarmy]

I am currently on a 433 lineup with 9m 8m 7m / 4.5 4.5.

is a player at 7m eg Zaha worthe the extra mil over Ritchie who has set pieces?

[gallus]

I am currently on a 433 lineup with 9m 8m 7m / 4.5 4.5.

is a player at 7m eg Zaha worthe the extra mil over Ritchie who has set pieces?

yes, but I prefer Ramsey at the same price. I've seen a Ritchie hype train before, and he was playing for a better team then. We all know how it ended.

[Amberarmy]

I am currently on a 433 lineup with 9m 8m 7m / 4.5 .

[sunbather]

I am currently on a 433 lineup with 9m 8m 7m / 4.5 4.5.

is a player at 7m eg Zaha worthe the extra mil over Ritchie who has set pieces?

yes, but I prefer Ramsey at the same price. I've seen a Ritchie hype train before, and he was playing for a better team then. We all know how it ended.

I thought the same thing about Ritchie, and am more keen on Knockaert for the same price. Phillips is an option but WBA are so boring, and I don't know about Redmond since he's burned us all before too.

I will keep a keen eye on this thread because at the moment I want Kane/Lukaku and one of Lacazette or Jesus, so need a cheaper midfield to enable that. Currently on Redmond, Knockaert and Zaha with Coutinho.

[Amberarmy]

I am currently on a 433 lineup with 9m 8m 7m / 4.5 4.5.

is a player at 7m eg Zaha worthe the extra mil over Ritchie who has set pieces?

yes, but I prefer Ramsey at the same price. I've seen a Ritchie hype train before, and he was playing for a better team then. We all know how it ended.

I thought the same thing about Ritchie, and am more keen on Knockaert for the same price. Phillips is an option but WBA are so boring, and I don't know about Redmond since he's burned us all before too.

I will keep a keen eye on this thread because at the moment I want Kane/Lukaku and one of Lacazette or Jesus, so need a cheaper midfield to enable that. Currently on Redmond, Knockaert and Zaha with Coutinho.

In relation to phillips - we seen an improvement in the attacking potential of wba last season. Do you think pullis will revert back to defence, defence, defence?

Knockaert interests me too.

[KingMaalik]

What about Stanislas ? when not injured he can be lethal... is he going to be a starter ?

Phillips has very good fixtures too...

Chelsea Wise for now i'm leaning towards Fabregas over Pedro/Willian...

Ramsey i already had an eye on him before the relative love i'm seeing in this preseason...had him 2 years ago and i really love the player.

[bigcliff2]

Zaha coming off his best season yet, nailed on, good fixtures at the start - I'm 100% starting with Zaha unless pre-season brings up any issues

[TheBigLewandowski]

Zaha coming off his best season yet, nailed on, good fixtures at the start - I'm 100% starting with Zaha unless pre-season brings up any issues

He had a strong season. Very tempted as well here.

[From4corners]

Even last year, he seems to lack end-product and consistency but yes, worth the temptation for the start of the season (me as well) and under a new free-flowing attacking minded manager who is a big fan of direct wingers, just like at Ajax.

Have a feeling CP will be doing very well this season.

[Le Red]

What about Stanislas ? when not injured he can be lethal... is he going to be a starter ?

Phillips has very good fixtures too...

Chelsea Wise for now i'm leaning towards Fabregas over Pedro/Willian...

Ramsey i already had an eye on him before the relative love i'm seeing in this preseason...had him 2 years ago and i really love the player.

I had Stanislas on my initial draft. I expect him to make Bournemouth's first team, but he's recovering from a hernia surgery and may be eased into the season, so I'd stay clear for now. I advise you to consider Ryan Fraser. He did very well last season but flew under the radar, in great part because of King.

[Owsler]

Zaha coming off his best season yet, nailed on, good fixtures at the start - I'm 100% starting with Zaha unless pre-season brings up any issues

Same here. Thinking him and Willian as locks.

[KingMaalik]

What about Stanislas ? when not injured he can be lethal... is he going to be a starter ?

Phillips has very good fixtures too...

Chelsea Wise for now i'm leaning towards Fabregas over Pedro/Willian...

Ramsey i already had an eye on him before the relative love i'm seeing in this preseason...had him 2 years ago and i really love the player.

I had Stanislas on my initial draft. I expect him to make Bournemouth's first team, but he's recovering from a hernia surgery and may be eased into the season, so I'd stay clear for now. I advise you to consider Ryan Fraser. He did very well last season but flew under the radar, in great part because of King.

thx
yeah Fraser is good...i remember him scoring goals and making some assists...

[Billy Bongo]

Not even a question for me, we have a talented winger guaranteed to start for the league champions at 7m.

Bakoyoko Hazarx are out until at least the other side of the first int break.

At the first game is Burnley who have to bed in a new CB pairing and central midfield duo.



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[Billy Bongo]

Also, Wenger will surely stick with 5 at the back which seemingly liberated Ramsey late last season , he's only 7m

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[From4corners]

Also, Wenger will surely stick with 5 at the back which seemingly liberated Ramsey late last season , he's only 7m

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Yup, in my team again (just as at the end of last season). This 3-4-2-1 formation seems to really suit Ramsey, providing him a lot of freedom to roam forward and get into good attacking positions.

[Baerardi]

Kachunga could prove to be great value at 6.0, he is a wide forward and was Huddersfield's main scorer last season, they also have a decent start with fixtures.

Ince for Huddersfield looks good. Has already scored pre-season and was on most set pieces.

Kachunga , Ince & Van le Parra are probably competing for the 2 attacking wide spots in a 4-2-3-1. although Wagner may play Ince in the No 10.`Van le parra is going to scare some fullbacks silly this season, he has pace and skill in spades unfortunately his final ball is not the best, and his finishing is even worse - so fantasy wise he's a non-starter.

Huddersfield were not far behind Brighton & Newcastle all last season until they gave up on the autos, and were without doubt the most entertaining team to watch. They have bought far better than Brighton & Newcastle and IMO are more likely than either of those 2 to stay up. Ince or Kachunga should be good value if either nails down to a starting place.

Mooy on the other hand is nailed on to start and finish every game he is fit for. Although playing a holding midfield role he should be considered at 5.5 He was top 4 in the championship at passes, passes completed, tackles, & chances created and should chip in with 5 goals - possibly more if he's on Pens.

Not sure how Fulham fans will feel regarding the 'most entertaining team to watch' claim. But as for their chances of staying up compared to the other two promoted teams, I wholeheartedly disagree. As much as I would like to see all three teams have a good crack at it this season, Huddersfield's defence should still be a serious concern, even with the arrival of Jorgensen. IMO they will struggle at the back unless more are brought in, I'm sure Newcastle and Brighton will fancy their chances much more defensively.

I suspect Brighton have the potential to be another Middlesbrough, solid enough at the back but lacking in any potency to stay up. Newcastle under Benitez I believe will be fine, as weird as it sounds their squad is much more suited to fixtures against Premier League sides. Huddersfield will be the middle of the two, potential to stay up but from what I've seen really should not be considered the most likely out of the three promoted sides.

From an FPL perspective, there are not many options in any position that I'll be considering from any of these three clubs, certainly to start off with. Lowe from Huddersfield (if he holds down a permanent spot and retains penalty duties) is their only option that I am considering early doors, Dunk from Brighton (as 4.5 for a main starter seems a good value) and Gayle at Newcastle (6.5 seem fair value for a budget striker) are the only ones I'd consider right now. Huddersfield's midfield is far too unknown to the Prem world for my liking, Newcastle's defence doesn't pick itself as we stand and as previously mentioned, Brighton's midfield and attack does not scream FPL points as it stands.