Premier League football is back and fantasy managers around the world will be in the process of nipping and tucking their 15-man squads for the opening gameweek.
The most difficult aspect of all, though, may be deciding on the right squad name to represent your guys during the arduous and exhausting Fantasy Premier League (FPL) season.
Brentford face Mikel Arteta’s Arsenal in their first ever Premier League match on Friday, but when it comes to the FPL, the process of naming your squad begins now.
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| Choosing a weird and wonderful club name is often the most important part of piecing together your side |
Of course, having a lively and point-scoring side is vital, but picking a strange and beautiful club name is frequently the most significant element of putting your team together.
But don’t worry if you’re having trouble finding motivation.
SPORTbible put together a prestigious list of the wittiest football-related puns that are sure to draw a laugh or two from the rest of the league.
The classics
- Neville Wears Prada
- Back of the Neto
- Tomori Never Dies
- Khedira Pin Drop
- Krul and the Gang
- Cesc and the City
- Willian Dollar Baby
- The Martial Mata LP
- Moves Like Xhaka
- Hanging by a Fred
- Murder on Zidane’s Floor
- Lads on Toure
- Childish Fabinho
- Saved by the Bellerin
- Targett Practice
- Hotel? Thiago
- Werner Bros
The funny ones
- Chicken Tikka Mo Salah
- Lingardium Leviosa
- Pique Boo
- Wet Ass Pukki
- Mee, My Delph & Ibe
- She Sells Lascelles
- Crouch Potato
- Leave My Arcelona
- Rice Rice Bebe
- Finding Timo
- Bellerin Than Out
- Rubber Digne Rapids
- Inglorious Bas Dost
- Earth Wind & Maguire
- Boom Saka Laka
- Gilmour Girls
- Obi Wan-Bissaka
- Luke Kyle Walker
- No Kane, No Gain
The new signings
- Konaté Be Serious
- Dirty Sancho
- Iron Jadon
- Flying Without Ings
- Quarantine Tolisso
- Tuchel For School
- Old Havertz Kai Hard
- Tierney Henry
- Giroud Awakening
- Buendia Like Beckham
- Ajer Sure Mate
- Hakuna Mitoma
- 50 Shades of Gray
- It’s Heaton Up