2019-20 Season

[Jules]

Leno could be good pick as he has a very impressive record at saving pens and that calamitous Arsenal defence will give loads away once VAR comes in.

I think the "calamitous Arsenal defence" you mention could be a bigger factor for Leno than the odd potential penalty save. He's scored 57 points from 34 games, most of which being league games. I can't see him picking up many more points next season, so he's a big swerve for me.

[Zimmerman]

Me too.

17 clean sheets in 54 matches.
10 of them coming in Cup matches

So is that 7/36 league games? Probably no better than Watford or Leicester.

And how many penalty saves has he actually made? Data I’ve checked looks like he’s faced 6 and conceded 6?

[ronny10]

Barnes at Leicester

[Jules]

Barnes at Leicester

He's one to watch, but will he be overshadowed by Maddison and Tielemans? He's been starting regularly but has only completed 90 mins three times out of 14 games, scoring once and getting two assists. It's not enough to raise an eyebrow, let alone give you wood.

A similar player I like is Dwight McNeil at Burnley. It's probably a season too early for him, but he looks to have some DreamTeam potential, with 3 goals and 5 assists in 18 games. It's perhaps a shame he plays for Burnley rather than a more attack minded team, though perhaps that's actually a good thing to be the team's stand out attacking player? Check out his stats on WhoScored.

[BLOCKHEAD]

Me too.

17 clean sheets in 54 matches.
10 of them coming in Cup matches

So is that 7/36 league games? Probably no better than Watford or Leicester.

And how many penalty saves has he actually made? Data I’ve checked looks like he’s faced 6 and conceded 6?

People said he came to England with a very good penalty saving record - not sure how he got on this season.

Quite a few of those league games were with the old fart Cech in goal at the beginning of the season who couldn't keep a cleansheet for love nor money.

[ronny10]

Barnes at Leicester

He's one to watch, but will he be overshadowed by Maddison and Tielemans? He's been starting regularly but has only completed 90 mins three times out of 14 games, scoring once and getting two assists. It's not enough to raise an eyebrow, let alone give you wood.

A similar player I like is Dwight McNeil at Burnley. It's probably a season too early for him, but he looks to have some DreamTeam potential, with 3 goals and 5 assists in 18 games. It's perhaps a shame he plays for Burnley rather than a more attack minded team, though perhaps that's actually a good thing to be the team's stand out attacking player? Check out his stats on WhoScored.

Not necessarily a pick but if he came in at 1.5m or something could be a decent enabler from the start. Sort of player Roger's likes and will develop, maybe the games hes had in the back end of this season will be exactly what he needs to push on next!

[Zimmerman]

Me too.

17 clean sheets in 54 matches.
10 of them coming in Cup matches

So is that 7/36 league games? Probably no better than Watford or Leicester.

And how many penalty saves has he actually made? Data I’ve checked looks like he’s faced 6 and conceded 6?

People said he came to England with a very good penalty saving record - not sure how he got on this season.

Quite a few of those league games were with the old fart Cech in goal at the beginning of the season who couldn't keep a cleansheet for love nor money.

9/34 in matches Leno has played
7/32 in the league

[Gunner]

Would be good if a competition was about all 20 teams instead of just the big 6.

To do that though you would probably have to either exclude Champions League & Europa League. You could, however, have a separate competition for them.

To keep more people involved would also be good for a decent 11 a side weekly competition with a prize for the best total weekly score over the season.

[ronny10]

It would still be about the big 6 though

[Zimmerman]

Yes and no... what would the point gap be between Jimenez and Salah without Europe?

Or Doherty or Vardy etc.

12 of the top 52 are non-Europe players.

But the gap in points potential gets closer and closer.. so if pricing stays the same/similar it would make for a different landscape.

Even Perez at Newcastle is on 126

Without European points, Firmino is on 152 and Lacazette 175. Would certainly give us more food for thought.

[Jules]

What price are we guessing Van Dijk will be next season? When John Terry scored 200+ points in a season, I seem to remember he was £6.0m the next season. VVD is currently on 251 and you’d assume will pick up more in the remaining games, so is 6.0m a fair price?

[Zimmerman]

They used to base their prices on the last three seasons’ performance (where possible). The game has massively changed in recent years though, so that might have gone out of the window.

Doubly so with the move to make it relatively easy to get a galactico filled team. What was the dearest defender this year? Was it £5m?

[Jules]

4.5m - Vertonghen, Walker, Alonso and Azpilicueta

[Walter Bishop]

Leno could be good pick as he has a very impressive record at saving pens and that calamitous Arsenal defence will give loads away once VAR comes in.

I think the "calamitous Arsenal defence" you mention could be a bigger factor for Leno than the odd potential penalty save. He's scored 57 points from 34 games, most of which being league games. I can't see him picking up many more points next season, so he's a big swerve for me.

Think next Years Top Goal Keepers will be the same as this and the only ones worth Picking, Allison or Ederson. If Spurs invest decent money on their squad and pick up some Quality Defenders then Lloris maybe worth a Shout. But with Chelsea unable to strengthen, Man U just looking like they will never get back to Form anytime soon and Arsenal never appealing defensively I can't see any other way to go. The Points drop on all the Goal Keepers in the Teams below seems to count them all out too. Their Prices will be high but worth it.

[Jules]

I tend to agree about the top 6 teams’ keepers but this season seemed unusual that there isn’t a cheapie who hit three figures. De Gea might offer value if he’s priced based on this seasons points.

I’m surprised how poorly Rui Patricio scored for Wolves. I thought their defensive stats were better than they are. Surely one of the unfancied teams next season will kick on and offer some bargains in defence and the low budget keeper of choice. Maybe Southampton could be that team?

[plevna1963]

Maybe Gazzaniga (Tot) maybe 1st choice next season.

[Zimmerman]

I suspect Everton will suck a few of us in and then spit us out before September is over!

[cclem345]

Maybe Gazzaniga (Tot) maybe 1st choice next season.

What on earth gives you that impression. Break it down for me please.

[Nightowl]

Yes definitely a few been on the wine tonight

[plevna1963]

Maybe Gazzaniga (Tot) maybe 1st choice next season.

What on earth gives you that impression. Break it down for me please.

Maybe i should have said he may be given more game time like in Cup games etc.
Lloris has had a poor season.
Anyway just my opinion right or wrong.

[Zimmerman]

Yep... Lloris has been more and more of a vulnerability. Is Gazza a viable first choice voice?
Certainly not worth picking a keeper based solely on cup opportunities.

[cclem345]

Maybe Gazzaniga (Tot) maybe 1st choice next season.

What on earth gives you that impression. Break it down for me please.

Maybe i should have said he may be given more game time like in Cup games etc.
Lloris has had a poor season.
Anyway just my opinion right or wrong.

A cup goalkeeper isn't worth picking either. Lloris on his day is as good as any keeper in the league. He's had a dodgy season as has De Gea. However to think that either of those 2 would be dropped isn't realistic.

[Jules]

Will Mane and Sterling remain as midfielders next season, given that they've been part of a front 3 all season? If Salah is deemed a striker, then surely those two should be as well? Or should Salah be returned to being a midfielder?

[cclem345]

Good question Jules. Can't see Mane or Sterling changing positions in the game. It is funny how they changed Salah though.

There's tons of players fall into that front 3 category who you would still consider more midfield than striker.

Same with the likes of Doherty. His position is more midfield than defence as a wing back but will probably stay as a defender.

[Zimmerman]

Could throw Hazard in to the equation too (although they’ll be out of here) or Richarlison.

Guess they need a number of viable picks for each position to make it competitive/interesting.

Although Sterling, Aguero, Salah, Mane, Kane, Auba, Laca...
Choosing 3/7 would throw a cat amongst the pigeons.

Midfielder would suddenly look a bit barren though... de Bruyne and who else? Eriksen, Alli?

[blahblah]

I suspect Everton will suck a few of us in and then spit us out before September is over!

This is almost a tradition

[Blademan]

10 X Sheff Utd blocks

[Jules]

10 X Sheff Utd blocks

Without knowing the prices, who would be your top 3 Sheffield United picks?

I’ve got two names on my list to keep an eye on, but then I know very little about the Blades!

[RickyRosa]

Cardiff let madine go...big mistake.

[RickyRosa]

I'm really looking forward to next season.

Wonder if rules will tighten even further over multiple enterents and grace interesting to see the classification of players (I.e who will be classed as mids and strikers)

Also wonder whether they will introduce new formations.

Think united players will be dirt cheap and represent value...pogba/rashford/degea etc.

Be interesting to see who joins the league as well...mpbabbe, bale, maybe even neymar...and who leaves...Hazard, degea, lukaku, Sanchez......