Scout Notes – Gameweek 2 – Saturday
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Eden Hazard and Fernando Torres produce a goal and assist apiece as Chelsea maintain their winning start to the season. Michu and the Swansea wingmen are amongst the Fantasy points once again, Robin Van Persie takes 10 minutes to open his United account, while Marouane Fellaini notches in back-to-back matches as Everton grab the points at Villa…
Eden Hazard
A goal and assist against Newcastle continued the former Lille man’s sublime start to the season. Hazard’s potential is also boosted by the fact he seems to be on spot-kicks when Frank Lampard is absent –after last night’s exploits, he has now played a part in seven of Chelsea’s eight goals and is clearly set to be a huge Fantasy favourite for the campaign ahead. He’s already risen 0.2 and is set to climb in price yet again to 9.8 in FPL, despite the fact he has a blank Gameweek next weekend. With a double figure points haul in all three of his games now, Hazard has already accrued 34 points – Juan Mata has eight in comparison and with Lampard featuring briefly as a second-half sub, Hazard is looking almost possible to ignore for Fantasy managers already.
Fernando Torres
Equalling Hazard’s goal and assist contribution after executing a superbly-taken finish from outside the box, Torres picked up maximum bonus in FPL – confidence returned, he is clearly flourishing following the influx of new recruits. Factor in his goal against City in the Community Shield and the much-maligned Blues forward has now scored three and provided an assist in four matches – hardly a man out of form. With Hazard and Mata weaving their magic behind him, Torres looks set to continue in the same vein and with his place under little threat right now, that transfer-out that many had pencilled in may be put on hold as we start to reassess our Chelsea options in light of the three matches so far.
The only question mark against Torres will be whether Fantasy managers will be reluctant to use up a slot in their forward line and potentially double up on Chelsea assets with Hazard in the midfield. The likes of Carlos Tevez and Robin Van Persie look the strongest and most secure options in the City and United lineups, while arguably Hazard is the leading Fantasy attraction on Roberto Di Matteo’s teamsheet.
The Swansea Midfield
There’s just no stopping Michu after he notched another in yesterday’s stroll over West Ham. The summer signing leapt 0.3 in price in the FPL last week but the investors continue to line up for a piece of the action ahead of a strong run of fixtures – Nathan Dyer and Wayne Routledge also continued to plunder the Fantasy points with an assist apiece and with Danny Graham also breaking his scoring duck, the Welsh outfit offer plenty of mid-price options with four home fixtures in the next six Gameweeks to follow. It’s hard to argue against one, if not two of their attacking options right now.
The Swansea Defence
While the attackers rip apart opposition defences, Michael Laudrup’s backline has been equally impressive. We had our doubts as to whether a more offensive style of play would dent Swansea’s defensive potential after last term’s 14 cleans sheets but so far, it’s been two clean sheets from their first couple of Gameweeks. With Angel Rangel also chipping in with a goal and the maximum bonus points, the hike in price for Swansea defenders across the Fantasy games is currently looking decent value for money. While the centre-backs will be a threat from set-plays, on yesterday’s showing, Rangel is enjoying his football under Laudrup and could well enjoy improved attacking returns as a result of the Swan’s new cutting edge.
Robin Van Persie
Handed the starting role as Wayne Rooney dropped to the bench, the Dutchman needed just 10 minutes to announce himself to the home fans on his Old Trafford debut. With Rooney now likely to be sidelined for around four weeks according to his manager, Van Persie looks nailed on for a starting role for the trip to Southampton and home clash with Wigan in the next couple of Gameweeks at least. Goals looks likely to follow and if he can replicate his Arsenal form from last season, he looks a strong armband candidate for many, having picked up the maximum bonus for his display in the 3-2 win.
The United Midfield
At the moment, only Shinji Kagawa looks the likeliest to maintain a regular role of United’s attacking midfielders – a real source of frustration for Fantasy managers. In a clear reaction to the defeat at Everton, Sir Alex Ferguson dropped Nani to the bench, moving Antonio Valencia onto the right wing, while Danny Welbeck made way for Ashley Young on the opposite flank – although Valencia has also started both the opening matches, his right-back role at Goodison is something of a worry for his owners. Rafael returned to defence and grabbed a goal but his defensive frailties on the road, allied with Phil Jones’ current absence, means Valencia could yet return to right-back on occasion. While Kagawa looks to be a strong option, in the long-term, the potential partnership between Rooney and Van Persie will likely increase the threat of rotation – the role behind Van Persie will surely be taken up by Rooney, leaving Kagawa to fight it out for a wide berth. Unless, of course, Ferguson shifts formation to accommodate both his playmaker options. The tactical nuances available to Ferguson are fascinating but that’s far from good news for Fantasy managers looking to pin down attacking potential.
Leighton Baines
The left-back turned in another superb creative performance yesterday, with his partnership with Steven Pienaar proving a crucial aspect of Everton’s attacking forays. Having returned a nine point haul in Gameweek 1, Baines picked up an assist in the win at Aston Villa and, after dropping in price this season across the Fantasy games in light of a disappointing previous campaign, he may well begin to pick up in popularity, as the Toffees go against type and get off to a flying start. Defensively they remain sound, while Baines is amongst the most creative players in the league after just two weeks. The EA SPORTS PPI also smiles on Baines – attacking contributions by defenders, when paired with clean sheets or a victory, are always likely to trigger a high return and potential bonus points.
Marouane Fellaini and Steven Pienaar
It’s two goals in two games for the big Belgian as Everton saw off Villa in a 3-1 away win. Fellaini continued in his support striker role, thrust up with Nikaca Jelevic with Steven Naismith drafted in to tuck in from the right side of midfield. With a strong run of fixtures to follow, Fellaini’s mid-price offering across te Fantasy games is surely set to rise. The same applies to Pienaar – the South African also found the net and his suitability to the EA SPORTS PPI scoring system continued with the maximum bonus points at Villa Park. The Pienaar vs Fellaini contest within Everton’s midfield is a close call with both offering obvious mid-price value. Acquiring one of the pair to cover Everton’s form looks a very wise move if either Baines or Jelavic is out of reach.
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August 26 at 1:07 pm
TheSportsGuy - you say cabay I say hello says:
Newc has a nice run of fixtures coming.
Staylor?
Hba?
Ba?
Cisse?
If you could have only one – who would it be?
August 26 at 1:14 pm
Doosra - "A Liberty is both Universal and Indivisible. Anything else is just an excuse for bad behaviour by the rich." - A Noble quote. says:
HBA, I think. I have Saylor, and am looking at him with a jaundiced eye.
August 26 at 1:07 pm
Podge, if you didn't know it's Kacaniklic :) says:
New Post
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August 26 at 1:08 pm
sean4 says:
Need to bring in Hazard GW4. Please choose from my options this week which will leave enough to get Hazard
1.Bent – Ba. Then Valencia to Hazard Gw4
2.Ivanovic – Rangel/Jagielka. Valencia – Hazard gw4
3. Bent – Di Santo. Hoilett to Hazard this week (wont be able to afford him next week if I do this.)
4. Risky one: Bent – RVP. Valencia – kacaniklic. 4point hit. Bale – Hazard gw4. (Will 10m be enough for Hazard gw4?)
5. Torres – Balotelli. Valencia – Hazard gw4
My other striker is Tevez
Option 1 or 2 also leave me with funds to do Hoilett-Fellaini. Would this be worth it for 4 point hit?
Thank you
August 26 at 5:06 pm
Brutus619 says:
1 all the way, Bent is in a team with awful form atm.
August 26 at 1:08 pm
FORCA INTER says:
noob question….if i already take 4pts hit can i still play WC?
August 26 at 1:07 pm
Declan says:
Yup
August 26 at 1:09 pm
TheSportsGuy - you say cabay I say hello says:
Dont
August 26 at 1:07 pm
Wild Rover says:
Yep, wv cancels out all hits already taken
August 26 at 1:10 pm
Wild Rover says:
*wc
August 26 at 1:08 pm
Dynamic says:
Yes and the hits get cancelled.
August 26 at 1:09 pm
In Like Flynn says:
Yep, and it wipes out the hit.
August 26 at 1:14 pm
ChristIna says:
LOL
Panicking?
August 26 at 1:08 pm
Hello, This Is Dog. says:
What ever happened to Katie? i remember she made like a hundred transfers with hits in the one week and haven’t seen her here since.. went AWOL?
August 26 at 1:08 pm
wHiPpiNG_BoYs says:
nasri or baines to bring in this week?? and keep for the season…..
August 26 at 1:12 pm
sean4 says:
Baines!
August 26 at 1:09 pm
Giggs Boson says:
Is anyone considering going without Tottenham attack? Bale seems to mis-firing, and having RVP, Tevez and Adebayor is too expensive for me.
August 26 at 1:18 pm
sean4 says:
I think Bale will come good and Lennon could be a cheap attacking option. But fellani/pienaar perhaps better options
August 26 at 4:38 pm
tahoe don says:
no Spurs attack or mid for me just yet.
August 26 at 1:09 pm
QOTSA says:
Is anyone struggling to fit in all the players they want? I’m planning on WCing after GW3 and I’m looking at a selection: Tevez, Ade, Torres, Graham, Fletcher, Maloney, Michu, Pienaar, Johnson, Bale, Kagawa, Hazard and Cazorla. But I have no idea what combination I will want…
August 26 at 1:22 pm
shirtless says:
I’m going to card after GW3 too, and unless something mega happens ditch Spurs/Arsenal (currently Siggy only) and pair Torres with Hazard, Kagawa with RVP, and Tevez for City.
August 26 at 1:10 pm
Manani says:
new post!
August 26 at 1:11 pm
annaanne says:
What can I do with 0.5M in bank?
Al_Habsi | Vorm
Williams | Demel | Jenkinson | Clyne | Cuellar
Pienaar | Kagawa | Morrison | Hazard | Michu
Ba | RVP | Tevez
a) Do nothing
b) RVP > Torres
Morrison > Carzola
0.5M left
c) RVP > Torres
Morrison > Nasri
Ba > Jelavic
0.1M left
August 26 at 1:11 pm
sean4 says:
why do you want torres now with blank gameweek?
August 26 at 1:14 pm
annaanne says:
The entire team looks better without RVP
August 26 at 1:18 pm
sean4 says:
How many transfers do you have?
August 26 at 1:20 pm
annaanne says:
2 FT
August 26 at 1:23 pm
sean4 says:
Your team is fine id just do Morrison-Pienaar save the other transfer
August 26 at 1:23 pm
sean4 says:
sorry didnt see yuo already had pienaar. Id honestly do nothing for now thats a good team.
August 26 at 1:26 pm
annaanne says:
thanks~ i’ll keep it for now then
August 26 at 1:11 pm
ludi says:
A. Cole->Baines
B. Torres->RVP
C. Noble->Kagawa
D. A+B 4pt
E. A+C 4pt
Dont like the look of my team for next week so am strongly considering D or E.
August 26 at 1:12 pm
Jack1980 says:
Takin kids to the ghost train. Watta dik. #gneville
August 26 at 1:13 pm
Dynamic says:
New post guys
August 26 at 1:14 pm
FORCA INTER says:
shall i play wc or not?
possible wc team:
Min / Frederici
Zabaleta / Hughes / Rafael / Demel / Rangel
Hazard / Nasri / Michu / Kaca / Fellaini
Ba / RVP / Tevez
team with 4pts hit:
Ming / Frederici
Clyne / Rafael / Zabaleta / Clyne / Demel
Bale / Michu / Nasri / Fellaini / NOble
RVP / Tevez / Petric
August 27 at 9:02 am
cepelinus says:
Dont .. it’s not a good time to use wc
August 26 at 1:15 pm
seanoflynn says:
Heres my dilemma – I’d appreciate some other thoughts on this.
Current team:
Mig/Fed
Zabaleta/Cuellar/Ivanovic Demel/Gunter
Hazard/Kagawa/Bale/Michu Guthrie
Torres/Tevez/Petric
For next game week and beyond I’m considering wildcarding. Options I’m looking at
A) Petric to Van Persie, Ivanovic to Rangel and Bale to 6.0 mid (Dyer?). This leaves me with fielding 10 men in GW3 but a decent attacking line up thereafter
B)Torres to VP, Bale to Nasri. Field 10 men in GW3 and take a 4 pt hit
C) Same as above but swap out Ivanovic for Rangel, use Wildcard and 1.6 in the bank to upgrade defenders/keeper after GW3
I’m leaning towards A
August 26 at 1:16 pm
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August 26 at 1:17 pm
The Flying Bananas says:
Simple question, do i take out n’zogbia for a 4 point hit? He just lost me 0.1mil
My team for GW3 is:
Friedel (Begovic)
Cuellar Zabaleta Rafael Hughes (Clyne)
N’Zogbia Bale Kagawa (Hazard) (Guthrie)
Graham Tevez Cisse
I think you can guess my captain, got 2.5mil saved for Graham > Jelavic.
So do I transfer our N’Zogbia? Best options for
August 26 at 1:22 pm
Sporting ABG says:
@Christina
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probably a new appointment at the…ahem…confidential clinic.
August 26 at 1:24 pm
ChristIna says:
Uhhm..about time. Will scratch around for it tomorrow in my junk mailbox. Together with all the spam emails regarding penis enlargements and sex toys.
August 26 at 1:24 pm
Sporting ABG says:
my email IS the one about penis enlargement and sex toys.
August 26 at 1:24 pm
sean4 says:
Need to bring in Hazard GW4. Please choose from my options this week which will leave enough to get Hazard
1.Bent – Ba. Then Valencia to Hazard Gw4
2.Ivanovic – Rangel/Jagielka. Valencia – Hazard gw4
3. Bent – Di Santo. Hoilett to Hazard this week (wont be able to afford him next week if I do this.)
4. Risky one: Bent – RVP. Valencia – kacaniklic. Bale – Hazard gw4. (Will 10m be enough for Hazard gw4?)
My other striker is Tevez
August 26 at 1:30 pm
Sporting ABG says:
2.
but difficult to advise without the full picture. what does the rest of your team look like?
August 26 at 1:31 pm
sean4 says:
Krul (Begovic)
Shawcross Tomkins Santon Rafael (Ivanovic)
Noble Bale Valencia Dyer (Hoilett)
Bent Torres Tevez
August 26 at 1:49 pm
Derm says:
HELP!
De Gea
Hangeland-Cuellar-Kompany-Williams
Noble-Nzogbia-Kagawa-Vdv
August 26 at 1:54 pm
sean4 says:
strikers?
August 26 at 2:01 pm
Derm says:
Sorry it didnt post half of it
De Gea
Hangeland-Cuellar-Kompany-Williams
Noble-Nzogbia-Kagawa-Vdv
Petric-Tevez
(subs) Torres-Taarabt-McCartney-Cerny
Need to get rid of either Vdv,Nzog or Taarabt for a 4 point hit.. Who do I pick up? They need to make those points back GW3
August 26 at 2:16 pm
seanoflynn says:
Whats better (already have Torres, Tevez, Hazard, Michu, Kagawa)
A) RVP, 6.0 mid, Rangel
B) Petric, Nasri, Baines plus 2.6 to upgrade going forward
B would mean playing 10 men in GW3
August 26 at 3:17 pm
Podolskistan says:
guys what you think
shud i be patient with Cazorla OR replace him ? with whom?
already have HAZARD/DYER/NASRI/LARSON
August 26 at 3:30 pm
8ball - still undecided? <---- click says:
Currently all of my fails this week have come out of North East London.
August 26 at 5:12 pm
Brutus619 says:
I really need help forming a long term plan because I feel like my team’s shaping up finally (but that feeling makes me uncomfortable). Used my transfer this week to do Torres > RVP.
Friedel/Green
Cole/Rangel/Hangeland/Cuellar/Gunter
Bale/Michu/McClean/Pienaar/Cabaye
Adebayor/RVP/Graham
Have £0.5m and planning to do Bale to Haz next week. Where do I go from there? (I want Barfa instead of Cabaye but at Haz’s current price I’ll be left £0.2m short!)
August 27 at 9:08 am
cepelinus says:
What about Michu for captain ?
Other options: kagawa, Cazorla, RVP, Petric, Rangel …