Scout Notes

Scout Notes – Gameweek 6 – Monday

West Brom cause early panic, but Arsenal ride the storm as Alexandre Lacazette becomes the latest premium striker to catch the eye in Gameweek 6.

Here are the notes from Monday night’s fixture.

Lacazette stakes his claim

In a Gameweek awash with goals from big-name forwards, it was perhaps predictable that Alexandre Lacazette would have his say.

The Frenchman headed home a first-half opener after Alexis Sanchez’s free-kick struck the bar and followed that up with a second-half penalty.

That confirmed what we already knew – Lacazette will monopolise spot-kicks and deny Sanchez that avenue for points.

Arsene Wenger offered more on this post-match.

“Yeah, until now I gave it to him. I observed him a little bit because we work as well on penalties in training. And I think he took his penalty well tonight”

The brace took Lacazette to four goals for the season – all scored in home matches.

That’s significant, given that he failed to start at Liverpool and was withdrawn on 65 minutes at Chelsea and after 78 minutes at Liverpool. He clearly has to earn more pitch-time and produce points away from home before we can elevate him in our pecking order.

However, those spot-kicks could be significant. Notably, Alvaro Morata is currently the top transfer target up front, despite the fact that he is expected to give way to Eden Hazard as Chelsea’s penalty taker.

As for Sanchez, he showed glimpses and nice touches in a support role on the left, but never made penetrating runs that threatened to hurt West Brom. He enjoyed just two touches in the penalty area, with all four of his efforts arriving from range.

Sanchez will certainly need to show more if we are to consider investment. With the big-hitting forwards so prominent, he needs a big return to change the current landscape.

Aaron Ramsey – deployed on the right of Lacazette – was arguably the more impressive midfield option on show. He earned the assist for the penalty and was more prominent in the Baggies penalty area.

Gunners escape with shut-out

The Arsenal defence was stretched at times by a notoriously limited West Brom attack.

The Baggies could, and should, have benefited from at least one first-half goal; Jay Rodriguez was particularly unfortunate not to have been awarded a penalty.

But Arsene Wenger’s defence held on to earn a third successive clean sheet, with the highly impressive Nacho Monreal fetching bonus points for a third straight match.

His Bonus Points System (BPS) score of 33 won him two bonus points and continued his superb season for Baseline BPS.

With Brighton and Swansea City next at the Emirates, further returns would seem likely for the Spaniard and his defensive team-mates.

Baggies empty-handed

West Brom suffered another defeat at the Emirates, despite those best efforts in the first half.

Tony Pulis retained the 3-5-2 formation he trialled in the cup against Man City last week, with Kieran Gibbs and Allan Nyom utilised as wing-backs.

The Baggies boss chose to drop Matt Phillips to the bench, and with Chris Brunt also kept in reserve, their best two deliverers of a set-piece were absent for much of the match.

That left Gibbs and Jake Livermore on dead-balls and they set up just a single attempt from a set-play situation.

Despite our expectations, and last year’s stats, Ahmed Hegazi’s Gameweek 1 goal is West Brom’s only strike from a set-piece all season.

Hegazi’s 1.4 million owners will now be hoping that Pulis retains a three-man defence for the visit of Watford in Gameweek 7, or that their man can retain his start even in a back four. Neither looks certain.

Mark Mark created the beast. He's now looking to tame it.

1,092 Comments Post a Comment
  1. Gríma Wormtongue
    • 9 Years
    6 years, 5 months ago

    Pick one to play

    A) Ottamendi CHE(A)

    B) Mee EVE(A)

    C) Loftus-Cheek MUN(A)

    1. Ha.
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 5 months ago

      B

    2. Totti
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 5 months ago

      A or B
      i'm playing A

    3. Voodoo
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 5 months ago

      A

    4. Fpl Richie
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 5 months ago

      I think B has 0-0 potential. But if in doubt go with the best fpl player - in this case A.

      1. bojack
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 5 months ago

        What do those numbers actually mean?

        1. G-Whizz
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • Has Moderation Rights
          • 6 Years
          6 years, 5 months ago

          Fixture difficulty. Click the link for an in depth explanation.

  2. Pep Pig
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 5 months ago

    Hi all (bottomed)

    I think one of the hardest things for a fantasy football manager to do (other than selecting the best captain option) is holding on to that week's transfer to give you 2 FT's the following week.

    I have been guilty in the past many times of not being disciplined enough to hold it. The excitement of a gamble, and instinctive transfer is sometimes too much to ignore.

    But I am starting to pre-plan a few week's in advance. A spreadsheet based on 2 FT's for the next couple of GWs, the players who can come in, and go out of my squad. The name "mini wildcard" is thrown about on here often and it's a great option.

    Many may do this already, using the watch-list facility. But I am pretty sure many don't.

    My advice is find that discipline before rushing into that gut instinctive transfer. And if next week, you could make 2 transfers which would make a better impact.

    Over and out
    Dan

    1. ILOVEBAPS
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 5 months ago

      Can't wait!
      Must. Push. Button!

    2. Homer21
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 5 months ago

      Agreed

    3. Better off with a pin and a…
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 5 months ago

      Twice this season I've held off all week, intending to save a transfer. Twice I've cracked at the last minute and done something really silly; both times to get in that week's "essential" striker with a great fixture. Both times I've ended up regretting it. Doing nothing is really, really hard!

      1. Pep Pig
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 5 months ago

        Hi mate. That's been my downfall over and over. I appreciate some week's the gut transfer can pay off. But making saving an FT an option pays off massively. Not making a transfer this week and having 2 FT's for after the international break could be a huge advantage over most

        1. Better off with a pin and a…
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 11 Years
          6 years, 5 months ago

          Make you a pact. Unless there is an injury to one of my key players this week (Kane, Aguero, Firmino, Eriksen, Mhiki) I promise not to make a transfer! Check back after the deadline on Saturday!

    4. bordalo1
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 5 months ago

      Great tip, doing this already and heading to top.

      please let me know your thoughts about Free Chip:

      So, as there’s not been much chat about it (since the season started anyway), what’s the consensus on the free hit chip?
      As we can’t use 2 chips in one week, and we’ll no doubt be holding 2nd WC / Bench Boost / Triple Captain for (hopefully) two most points enriching DGWs at the end of the season, what do we do with the free hit?

      Mmmmm…

      Best Regards from the portuguese Champion Suportter (Benfica)

  3. ILOVEBAPS
    • 11 Years
    6 years, 5 months ago

    A) Best 5.6 mid for 1 week punt?
    B) Best 4.8 def for 1 week punt?

    1. Majestic Chanka
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 5 months ago

      Not sure on mid but I'd say Kiko Femenia of Watford is a shout for def

    2. Homer21
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 5 months ago

      Brady

    3. Alonso The Great Midfielder
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 5 months ago

      emre can? but not sure who would give way as mane return

  4. Voodoo
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    6 years, 5 months ago

    Is this worth it:

    Alonso and Carroll/Chalboah
    to
    Bellerin and Chupo Moting

    ?

    At the moment I’m having to play one of Lascelles/Carroll/Chalboah every week.

    Thanks

  5. thedarkhorse
    • 10 Years
    6 years, 5 months ago

    On WC - which is the best Liverpool mid option to get in long term? (posted on old article before...)

    A) Mane
    B) Coutinho
    C) Salah

    Which do you think are most prone to being rotated?

    Thanks!

    1. ILOVEBAPS
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 5 months ago

      Mané is the beast. Capable of hatricks. A Klopp favourite and now rested.

    2. Ruffio
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 5 months ago

      Cout free kicks though!

    3. Alonso The Great Midfielder
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 5 months ago

      mane i think...

      1. Alonso The Great Midfielder
        • 12 Years
        6 years, 5 months ago

        would be my captain list this week

    4. raoulduke71
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 5 months ago

      Coutinho will be assist king with Salah and Mane running around him. On free kicks and always has 3/4 solid shots per game, best player in their team and i got him at 8.8m bargain!

  6. Dosh
    • 10 Years
    6 years, 5 months ago

    Ronaldo (BvB away)
    Lewandowski ( PSG away)
    Neymar ( Bayern home)

    Which one to sell for Jesus in the UCL fantasy game?

    1. Alonso The Great Midfielder
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 5 months ago

      lewandoski....tight call

      1. Dosh
        • 10 Years
        6 years, 5 months ago

        Sold both to get in Jesus and Dybala :O

        1. George Sillett
          • 8 Years
          6 years, 5 months ago

          Dybala was rubbish against Barca

          1. Dosh
            • 10 Years
            6 years, 5 months ago

            Hopefully that was one bad day. He's on a scoring streak in the league

  7. Wakanda
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 6 Years
    6 years, 5 months ago

    Guys, IB is after gameweek 7 or gameweek 8 ?

    1. Annie
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 5 months ago

      After this week. Never understand posts like this. Would have been quicker to look it up than type here.

      1. PocketZola
        • 6 Years
        6 years, 5 months ago

        take it easy on him, he just wants to be part of the gang.....and yeah google it

    2. lilmessipran
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 5 months ago

      7

  8. Voodoo
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    6 years, 5 months ago

    Is Chupo the real deal? His stats are excellent!

  9. Eze Really?
    • 9 Years
    6 years, 5 months ago

    How many people on this site run more than 1 FPL side? I believe it is not allowed in FPL.

    1. George Sillett
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 5 months ago

      Here we go again - very dodgy ground.

      1. Eze Really?
        • 9 Years
        6 years, 5 months ago

        Why?
        I don't but I am asked many times to look after a sides for a couple of weeks.
        Where is the problem?

        1. PocketZola
          • 6 Years
          6 years, 5 months ago

          cos its cheating innit

    2. bojack
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 5 months ago

      Quite a few of the know-it-alls.

  10. PocketZola
    • 6 Years
    6 years, 5 months ago

    erik to cout, mane or salah? i already have kane

    1. Baz
      • 14 Years
      6 years, 5 months ago

      if he is ruled out i'd go mane. If not then keep

  11. EL_FENOMENO
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 5 months ago

    Kane + Silva or Eriksen + Aguero

  12. Super Silva Haze
    • 10 Years
    6 years, 5 months ago

    Location Check .. Where in the world are you all ?

    Glasgow Scotland here.

    1. lilmessipran
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 5 months ago

      Mumbai, India

    2. Ole's at the wheel
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 5 months ago

      Manc in China

  13. lilmessipran
    • 11 Years
    6 years, 5 months ago

    Pick one to start this gw out of this lot

    A Naughton
    B Mee
    C Carroll

    1. Ole's at the wheel
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 5 months ago

      Naughton

  14. Ronnies
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 5 months ago

    Best pick guys ?

    a) aguero to lukaku and captain him
    or
    b) Keep aguero and captain kane

    Tnks

  15. The Great Statuto
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    6 years, 5 months ago

    Confused. Is the free hit chip the same as a wildcard?!

    1. SADIO SANÉ
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 5 months ago

      it's a one week wildcard - team goes back to how it was afterwards

  16. BlzE_94
    • 9 Years
    6 years, 5 months ago

    Play Carroll vs whu OR Zanka vs spurs?

  17. bordalo1
    • 10 Years
    6 years, 5 months ago

    Dear Fellows,

    Please let me know your thoughts about Free Chip:

    So, as there’s not been much chat about it (since the season started anyway), what’s the consensus on the free hit chip?
    As we can’t use 2 chips in one week, and we’ll no doubt be holding 2nd WC / Bench Boost / Triple Captain for (hopefully) two most points enriching DGWs at the end of the season, what do we do with the free hit?

    Mmmmm…

    Best Regards from a portuguese Champion Suportter (Benfica)

    1. Art Vandelay
      • 13 Years
      6 years, 5 months ago

      HI there.

      I think the general thinking is that it should be used for a gameweek full of blanks (before or after a big DGW).

  18. FPL Maldini
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    6 years, 5 months ago

    OOOOO just remembered it is Scoutcast tonight and got really excited

    Last time I got this excited to watch something each week was when Broadchurch and Better Call Saul came out each week haha

  19. Pino
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 5 months ago

    Amazing that Dortmund didn't score. Should have been a penalty.

  20. Pasqualinho
    • 14 Years
    6 years, 5 months ago

    I'm getting Luton Town flashbacks watching the Man City game. Expecting David Pleat to run on any minute.

  21. Pasqualinho
    • 14 Years
    6 years, 5 months ago

    Absolutely fabulous goal Bale!

    1. the axolotl
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 5 months ago

      dortmund keeper didn't even bother looking back to see it going in. sublime

  22. Countttom
    • 13 Years
    6 years, 5 months ago

    Are Lacazette and Morata the way forward over Kane and Lukaku, saving you circa 3mil?

    1. Ziro
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 5 months ago

      Ban.

  23. Countttom
    • 13 Years
    6 years, 5 months ago

    Are Lacazette and Morata the way forward over Kane and Lukaku, saving you circa 3mil? Or even Aguero?