Scout Notes

Scout Notes – Gameweek 1- Sunday

Goals from Cheikhou Kouyate and Mauro Zarate fire West Ham to victory at the Emirates as Theo Walcott is shifted to the bench. Liverpool get the better of Stoke at the Britannia thanks to a Philippe Coutinho long-range effort, Graziano Pelle maintains his pre-season form at St James’, as Magpies new boy Georginio Wijnaldum helps earn the hosts a point.

Walcott Benched as Gunners Falter

Theo Walcott’s omission from the starting line-up was the chief topic of discussion among Fantasy managers prior to kick-off. The Gunners winger sat third in our Captain Poll for Gameweek 1 but dropped to the bench, with Arsene Wenger favouring Olivier Giroud as the lone striker and Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain on the right flank. Even this early into the season, Walcott owners will be having second thoughts in light of yesterday’s teamsheet, with Alexis Sanchez returning earlier than expected to push for a start away to Palace next weekend.

Despite firing off more attempts at goal (21) than any other side over the weekend, Arsenal struggled to fashion many clear-cut chances against West Ham’s well regimented defence, with Giroud’s league-high tally for shots inside the box (five) somewhat belying his lack of threat. Given that Wenger previously said he’d rotate the Frenchman and Walcott depending on the nature of the opponent’s defence, the latter could well be afforded a start against Crystal Palace next Gameweek – the Eagles’ attacking instincts under Alan Pardew could expose their backline to Walcott’s pace.

Petr Cech turned out an uncharacteristically mistake-laden performance on his debut for the Gunners and was at fault for both goals. With three favourable matches (cpl, new, STO) in the next four, though, the 5.5-priced shot-stopper is unlikely to shed too many owners. The heavily-backed Hector Bellerin will need to be monitored after he missed out with a muscle injury.

Adrian Defiance Keeps Arsenal at Bay

Cheikhou Kouyate and Mauro Zarate (both 5.5) etched their names onto the scoresheet as Slaven Bilic’s troops bounced back from their Europa League exit in impressive style. Kouyate racked up a decent haul of attacking returns last season (four goals and three assists) but faces competition from the likes of Riyad Mahrez (brace against Sunderland) in his price bracket. Zarate, meanwhile, looks set for a run in the side after Enner Valencia was ruled out for up to three months, presenting us with an alternative to the likes of Callum Wilson and Troy Deeney in the third striker slot.

Reece Oxford – at the age of 16 years and 235 days – became the youngest player to don the Irons strip during the Premier League era. Classified as a defender by the Fantasy Premier League (FPL), Oxford (4.0) lined up in central midfield alongside Mark Noble and Kouyate. His out-of-position potential is sure to turn a few heads, yet Pedro Obiang – who returned to training earlier this week – could well displace the youngster when Leicester City visit the Boleyn Ground. Elsewhere at the back, Adrian earned 11 points in the FPL game, courtesy of six saves and maximum bonus.

Dimitri Payet operated in the hole behind Diafra Sakho and Zarate, delivering the cross for Kouyate’s opener. The 7.5-rated playmaker’s silky touch and surprising turn of pace could engender further attacking returns as West Ham embark on four excellent home clashes (LEI, BOU, NEW, NOR) in the next six Gameweeks, which means they are sure to attract attention at both ends of the pitch.

Coutinho Stunner Steals it for Liverpool

In an otherwise insipid affair, Philippe Coutinho’s moment of class – a trademark long-range effort – consigned Stoke City to defeat four minutes from time. The Brazilian playmaker was comfortably the Reds’ most potent threat, fashioning more shots (three) than the rest of their midfield combined. At 8.0 in FPL, Coutinho sets us back 1.0 more than both Jordan Henderson and James Milner (7.0) but could certainly emerge as the prime pick this term if he’s more ruthless with his finishing.

Left-back Joe Gomez posted an 11-point haul by virtue of an assist, clean sheet and three bonus points. Priced at 4.5, the former Charlton defender is sure to receive a significant boost on his 4.5% ownership, despite the fact he’s a rotation risk with Alberto Moreno waiting in the wings. If Gomez can nail down that starting berth, he could be employed in a budget rotation strategy that exploits Liverpool’s favourable upcoming home ties (BOU, WHU, NOR, AVL) while circumventing their tricky road fixtures (ars, mun, eve, tot).

Christian Benteke fed off scraps on his debut, managing just one attempt at goal throughout the 90. Nonetheless, his 42.6% ownership will have no qualms about retaining the Belgian’s services, given that those above-mentioned four home fixtures take place over the next six Gameweeks.

Pelle Amongst the Goals Again

Graziano Pelle opened the scoring at St James’ Park with a free header, before Shane Long nodded in an equaliser in the 79th minute. Saints’ excellent raft of upcoming matches (EVE, wat, NOR, wba) should encourage Pelle’s 16.4% ownership to back the Italian frontman during that stretch, bearing in mind he’d already notched seven times over the pre-season schedule.

Although he spurned two good chances to seal the victory in injury time, Sadio Mane’s knack for engineering goalscoring opportunities bodes well for the coming weeks. Similarly, Dusan Tadic (7.0) – one of our three Differentials this Gameweek – served up the joint-most chances of any midfielder (six) this weekend, underlining his assist potential.

Cedric Soares looks a fine replacement for the departed Nathaniel Clyne from a Fantasy perspective, with the Portuguese right-back’s rampaging runs giving rise to the cross for Pelle’s goal. Having picked up a yellow card in the first half, though, Soares was replaced by Cuco Martina in the second period to avert the risk of being sent off. Elsewhere in defence, Maya Yoshida was selected ahead of Steven Caulker alongside Jose Fonte and, at 4.5, appears to be in the driving seat for a first-team place if Ronald Koeman fails to add to his options over the remainder of the transfer window.

Jay Rodriquez (7.0) made his long-awaited return to Premier League action on the left wing of a 4-2-3-1 set-up. The English winger tallied 15 goals and three assists in the 2013/14 campaign but will clearly need time to get back up to speed – he was handed just over an hour by Koeman, though Long will be looking for a start next weekend after emerging from the bench to grab the equaliser.

Wijnaldum Opens Magpies Account

Georginio Wijnaldum (7.0) and Papiss Cisse (6.5) got off the mark as Steve McClaren kicked off his tenure with a deserved point. Wijnaldum provided a much-needed goal threat from midfield in the number ten berth, notching two shots inside the box. Cisse, meanwhile, could be a steal in the mid-priced forward bracket if he can replicate his explosive scoring of last season that saw him chalk up 11 goals in just 1,158 minutes. With six tough fixtures in the next seven, though (swa, mun, ARS, whm, CHE, mci) few will be looking at the Tyneside team until the Gameweek 9 mark.

McClaren’s decision to hand Fabricio Coloccini and Chancel Mbemba starting roles at centre-half despite a lack of pre-season minutes looks to have put paid to Steven Taylor’s chances of emerging as a valid option in the 4.0 defender bracket.

The impressive Vurnon Anita had to be substituted in the 68th minute after taking a heavy fall. McClaren revealed after the match that the Dutchman’s injury is not as bad as first feared, with a medical assessment forthcoming at the start of the week.

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  1. C_G
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 2 months ago

    GUYS, give walcott another game to prove himself, throwing out a 9 mil mid is v stupid affter only 1 gw

    1. Tommytour
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      Not stupid if he doesn't play

    2. kalmoffit
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      He'll only be 9m for a couple more days

    3. Jordan.
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      swap to ozil ,no more wondering if you have someone who will actually play ,and another 0.5 coins...

  2. Tommytour
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 2 months ago

    What's more important

    A Sanchez in this week
    B Sterling in for Watford

    If I go A Sterling comes in week after
    If B I don't bother with Sanchez and get Payet Ayew

    1. RustyBz
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      B. I'd stay off Sanchez for at least another week. Wait till Sterling plays tonight to see how he does

    2. jerseyboy
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      See how Sterling does tonight first. Injuries could ruin your plans.

      1. Tommytour
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 2 months ago

        Could but I'll deal with them if they happen

    3. Something Clever
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      Sanchez. Must have imo.

      1. Tommytour
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 2 months ago

        Favouring the short term option too

      2. Rafabio
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 2 months ago

        Please.

    4. Rafabio
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      B

  3. RustyBz
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 2 months ago

    Schmeichel / Schwarzer

    Azpi / Mert / Francis / Cedric / Staylor

    Walcott / Hazard / Sterling / Mahrez / Fletcher

    Pelle / Benteke / Rooney.

    Save right?

    Cedric leaving at 45 mins worries me. Considering removing him

    1. Somalion
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      He was on a YC early in the game so understandable they replaced him.

      1. GreenWindmill
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 2 months ago

        If he's going to get subbed every time he's booked in the first half it will happen a lot!

        1. Somalion
          • 14 Years
          9 years, 2 months ago

          First game in the PL so I'm not too worried on that front. I hope Koeman can smack a bit of discipline into him, otherwise it will be bye bye.

          1. GreenWindmill
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 13 Years
            9 years, 2 months ago

            He's got a bit of a poor disciplinary record to be fair, it's why I stayed away. Looks good going forward though.

    2. jerseyboy
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      Nah, he was on a yellow so removed for his own good. Keep for now.

    3. Tommytour
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      Wait and see what happens over next two for Cedric

  4. Krul Runnings
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 2 months ago

    SchMutland

    Mert Coates Cedric (Azpi) (Francis)

    Haz Wal Ozil Mane (Ritchie)

    Rooney Sakho Wilson

    Guys, anything obvious to do here?

  5. Somalion
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 2 months ago

    Mentioned I'm sure but from SKY

    DE BRUYNE UPDATE

    Manchester City have tabled a renewed £47million bid for Wolfsburg midfielder Kevin de Bruyne, according to Sky sources.

    While a bid may be on the table, De Bruyne’s representative, Patrick de Koster, has revealed an agreement is yet to be reached between the two clubs.

    "Kevin remains a Wolfsburg player, and is focussed on his job at the club,” he said

    “I have read a lot of nonsense in the media. We are waiting to discover whether any agreement has been reached between clubs.

    “That is for the clubs to decide, and not for us. There is no medical planned at this stage, and he is happy at Wolfsburg."

    The Belgium international is under contract at Wolfsburg until 2019.

    1. The Machine
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      Bargain

    2. Dogba
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      Where would he play? 😮 Silva #10, Kevin and Sterling occupying the flanks?

      1. Mílanista
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 2 months ago

        KDB, Sterling and Silva all feeding Aguero.

        1. Dogba
          • 12 Years
          9 years, 2 months ago

          Succulent.

          1. Mílanista
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 13 Years
            9 years, 2 months ago

            All getting fouled on the edge of the area too 😉

        2. Siva Mohan
          • 12 Years
          9 years, 2 months ago

          better than Sanchez, Iniesta & Xavi feeding Messi?

    3. Siva Mohan
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      Nasri's time is up!

    4. pompeyfan
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      wow, that is unbelievably expensive

      1. Tommytour
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 2 months ago

        Cheaper than Sterling

  6. Siva Mohan
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 2 months ago

    FPL Rule No 1

    - Listen to Doosra 🙂

    1. GreenWindmill
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      But I don't want Falcao 🙁

    2. Doolittle
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      Want a team with Falcao in? 😉

      1. GreenWindmill
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 2 months ago

        Do keep up 😉

        1. Doolittle
          • 12 Years
          9 years, 2 months ago

          Ahaha you beat me by a few seconds.

    3. Dogba
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      Hey Siva. I take it you got off to a decent start?

      1. Siva Mohan
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 2 months ago

        47 with Sterling to go..

        1. Dogba
          • 12 Years
          9 years, 2 months ago

          Woaaah. That's pretty crazy! Keep it up 😀

    4. Puyol Pants Up
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      But I want to keep Rooney 🙁

    5. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      😆 Not always ... 😉

      1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        9 years, 2 months ago

        PS I never asked anybody ELSE to get Falcao ... 🙂

        PPS I never promised you a rose garden, either! 😀

        1. GreenWindmill
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 13 Years
          9 years, 2 months ago

          Only pulling your leg Doos, nobody makes my decisions except me anyway. Even the Walcott one 🙁

          1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 14 Years
            9 years, 2 months ago

            🙂

            Aaargh ... 🙁

            1. GreenWindmill
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 13 Years
              9 years, 2 months ago

              Only drafted him in as I had the spare cash sloshing around with nobody to spend it on, thought he'd be a decent pick for 2 or 3 weeks and then swap him back to Chadli (or whoever emerged) and free the funds for Aguero. Having money spare is an opportunity for failure as well as success!

              1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                • 14 Years
                9 years, 2 months ago

                Fair enough. Sánchez - or too early?

                1. GreenWindmill
                  • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                  • 13 Years
                  9 years, 2 months ago

                  I like Sanchez a LOT but I'm sitting tight for now. I picked my squad with more than one GW in mind so I won't be rash - it's only really Walcott and Fabregas who I'm unhappy with and I'm not sure either is worth a hit to remove. May do something like Walcott -> Payet but I'll wait for a bit more team news (and tonight's game)

        2. Our Man Charlie
          • 13 Years
          9 years, 2 months ago

          I beg your pardon 😀

      2. Siva Mohan
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 2 months ago

        my first draft team had Gomis & Albrighton and you rated it 9/10 🙂

        1. Siva Mohan
          • 12 Years
          9 years, 2 months ago

          I upgraded Albrighton to Mahrez but ditched Gomis for Wilson 🙁

          1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 14 Years
            9 years, 2 months ago

            You could have been a contender!!! 😀

            1. Siva Mohan
              • 12 Years
              9 years, 2 months ago

              this makes me guess Sterling will flop to night 🙂

          2. Numb
            • 9 Years
            9 years, 2 months ago

            Albrighton was the "first name on my teamsheet". Of course I'd tinkered him out well before my draft 38 final team!

            1. Siva Mohan
              • 12 Years
              9 years, 2 months ago

              many said he is a wing back now in 5-3-2.. blah.. blah.. and boom he scores 15 points..

              1. Numb
                • 9 Years
                9 years, 2 months ago

                Yep, one of the reasons I dropped him

            2. HVT
              • 14 Years
              9 years, 2 months ago

              I remember this, but there were issues with game time via the 'Tinkerman'
              I had him in 38 last season!
              Leicester are the form te by all accounts -just not their defence by all accounts.

    6. sleecc
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      I'd love to listen to the secret of getting Falcao.

  7. Scoredelario
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 2 months ago

    A ridiculous stat for you... Sanchez had the most touches in the box of any midfielder, and he only played 29 mins.

    1. Daniel Levy- Not the Chairm…
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      the rest of them were all playing in the same position

      1. Scoredelario
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 2 months ago

        Not just arsenal..... Any midfielder in the league

    2. jerseyboy
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      Wow. How am I going to bring him and Aguero in?!

      1. Rödallegabomb ᴿᴮ
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 2 months ago

        Easier than you think.

      2. Puyol Pants Up
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 2 months ago

        Not that hard

    3. FPL Blow-In
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      Yeah I noticed that. Man could have scored a few in that 29mins too

    4. The Machine
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      Thanks. Not a memeber so such posts help

      1. Dre
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 2 months ago

        Just fork out for the membership, totally worth it

    5. Dogba
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      I know, right? Scary. I don't think I'll take a hit for him, but next GW he might be needed.

    6. Barry Woj
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      Incredible given how off the pace he looked though. He surely won't start next gameweek...will he?

    7. PogChamp
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      I can do Ramsey > Sanchez for no hit. No brainer right?

      1. RustyBz
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 2 months ago

        I'd hold for another week

    8. RustyBz
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      That's because he was dancing around on the box without really going anywhere. Looked understandably out of match practice

      1. Scoredelario
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 2 months ago

        Either way touches in the box are one of the best stats to gauge potential. Anything can happen when tiure dancing around the box and most things are good things haha

        1. RustyBz
          • 9 Years
          9 years, 2 months ago

          Sanchez is the 2nd/3rd best option in FL so definitely will be in my team. Just don't know when! Might save an FT this week then depending on how things go downgrade Benteke and upgrade Theo to Alexis

  8. FPL Blow-In
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 2 months ago

    My rival got a 19k GW rank with 50 points and has Kompany and Aguero to play...

    1. M00N
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      Even worse my Brother got 51 points with Sterling to come. I got a massive 24. He's so smug right now I want to punch him in his stupid face

  9. djenzio
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 2 months ago

    I had a dream last night where I came up an amazing FPL team name. Can't remember it for the life of me...

    1. Wilshere Knowledge
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      Great anecdote. 😉

  10. Andrew
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 2 months ago

    Ozil > Sanchez with my £2.5 ITB or save FT

    1. Dogba
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      Oh... for once, I think I'm going to recommend not saving FT! That looks proper juicy.

      1. Moin
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 2 months ago

        This!

      2. Dogba
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 2 months ago

        Do you have Aguero, though? 2.5M is the difference between Rooney and Aguero as well 😀

    2. Lukey27
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      good move

    3. Larry Legend
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      What a luxury. However presumably the 2.5m was banked for Roo-Aguero, so maybe not as good as it sounds...

    4. Doolittle
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      Wait to see how Aguero looks tonight. Ozil, despite not playing well, still registered very very highly in creativity stats.

    5. Jordan.
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      keep ozil

  11. Daniel Levy- Not the Chairm…
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 2 months ago

    He gets dropped for Sanchez then. I thought Ox was the best player for Arsenal so thinking it will be Ramsey/Cazorla

    1. Daniel Levy- Not the Chairm…
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      *who

      1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        9 years, 2 months ago

        Ozil. A poor game.

        1. Daniel Levy- Not the Chairm…
          • 10 Years
          9 years, 2 months ago

          Wenger will never drop him. Doesn't have the Balls

          1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 14 Years
            9 years, 2 months ago

            He has, and does.

          2. The Machine
            • 11 Years
            9 years, 2 months ago

            Probavly becuase he has always been effective, and was ine ofnour better players yesterday

        2. Wilshere Knowledge
          • 11 Years
          9 years, 2 months ago

          Was our best player outside of probably Ox.

          1. The Machine
            • 11 Years
            9 years, 2 months ago

            Agree

          2. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 14 Years
            9 years, 2 months ago

            Goodness me. If you say so. I look forward to him playing at The Boleyn, then

    2. Wilshere Knowledge
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      It wont be Cazorla.

      Should be Ramsey.

    3. Andrew
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      Yes Ox was good apart from his usual losing possession in own half leading to a goal!

      1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        9 years, 2 months ago

        Calamitous - and that is his general level of concentration.

      2. Wilshere Knowledge
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 2 months ago

        Nobody should take the blame but Cech for that goal.

        1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 14 Years
          9 years, 2 months ago

          Oh, dear ...

        2. Mílanista
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 13 Years
          9 years, 2 months ago

          To be fair to Cech, he's used to his defenders throwing their bodies in front of the ball to block shots. Kosc and Merte were too busy taking selfies.

          1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 14 Years
            9 years, 2 months ago

            I would laugh, but on the whole Koscielny was truly excellent. Mertesacker not too bad too. Full backs, not so much ...

            Coquelin ... well ...

          2. HVT
            • 14 Years
            9 years, 2 months ago

            😆

          3. Wilshere Knowledge
            • 11 Years
            9 years, 2 months ago

            So he's not used to having to actually saving shots? 😆 😉

            1. Mílanista
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 13 Years
              9 years, 2 months ago

              Precisely, and Arsenal fans thought he would win them the league 😉

              1. Wilshere Knowledge
                • 11 Years
                9 years, 2 months ago

                If you recall, I actually said I wanted Ospina to stay No.1. 😉

                1. Mílanista
                  • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                  • 13 Years
                  9 years, 2 months ago

                  Oh yeah. Sorry, guess you'll have to put up with this guy that isn't used to saving shots 😥 😉

                  1. Wilshere Knowledge
                    • 11 Years
                    9 years, 2 months ago

                    Meh, we had Almunia for years. Water off a ducks back. 😆

                    1. Mílanista
                      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                      • 13 Years
                      9 years, 2 months ago

                      Sounds like 4th place again 😛

        3. Captain Shirokov
          • 13 Years
          9 years, 2 months ago

          Wow

    4. Puyol Pants Up
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      Giroud maybe? Sanchez upfront 😎

  12. PogChamp
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 2 months ago

    All this City chat and not a single Yaya mention.

    1. Rafabio
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      With good reason

  13. Numb
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 2 months ago

    Aguero predictions?

    13 points I reckon.

    1. Puyol Pants Up
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      1

    2. pompeyfan
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      I'd bite your hand off for 6+

      1. Numb
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 2 months ago

        I reckon he'll get a decent amount of minutes with Chelsea next weekend.

        1. pompeyfan
          • 15 Years
          9 years, 2 months ago

          even 1 would be something, then I avoid -1 from Coates!

          1. Numb
            • 9 Years
            9 years, 2 months ago

            Surely a no lose situation for you!

            1. pompeyfan
              • 15 Years
              9 years, 2 months ago

              well, if he doesn't even come off the bench, I very much lose!

    3. Larry Legend
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      Hopefully a hattrick, and city lose 4-3 🙂

    4. Wilshere Knowledge
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      1

    5. gbpearce - AMERICAN DYCHO
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      5.
      He'll assist one of Sterlings hattrick

    6. Valar(Keith)
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      8 points..
      Gonna be a tough game and City will find it hard to break wba down. 60 mins aguero comes on and scores.. 3 baps 😎

      1. Numb
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 2 months ago

        Sounds a plausible scenario that.

    7. kalmoffit
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      City in trouble. Camera pans to Aguero.

    8. Jordan.
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      70 mins and 13 points

  14. suicidalidol
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 2 months ago

    Whatever happened to 1 point for every 2 saves? I picked Panti for this reason. FPL have him down as making 4 saves but have only given him 1 point for it.

    1. Puyol Pants Up
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      1 point every 3 saves, not 2.

    2. The Machine
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      Its the bps system not actual points

    3. Dogba
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      I think you picked Panti for the wrong reasons.

    4. GreenWindmill
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      That's a change to the BPS rules, not the save points.

      1. suicidalidol
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 2 months ago

        Oh I have made a terrible mistake! 😐

    5. Mílanista
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      Wind up?

    6. Tommytour
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      Every 3 saves

  15. Count of Monte Hristo
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 2 months ago

    WBA 0 City 0

    1. Dogba
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      Heard it here first (and last)!

      1. Brian (Not the Messiah)
        • 14 Years
        9 years, 2 months ago

        not first... loads wanting a 0-0 and entirely possible with WBA parking the bus and city rusty.

  16. Scoredelario
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 2 months ago

    To be fair there is no guarantee that Walcott will start no matter what anyone tries to say. He looked pretty rubbish if we're honest.

    1. Wilshere Knowledge
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      He does his work off the ball.

      1. Dr Dream
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 2 months ago

        Aye....mainly knitting in the dugout.

    2. Daniel Levy- Not the Chairm…
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      I see Sanchez coming in for Giroud. Maybe that will be the only attacking change

      1. Tommytour
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 2 months ago

        Sanchez won't play up top

  17. The Train Driver
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 2 months ago

    Courtois>Adrian done! Good fixtures especially (H) and the best pen saving keeper. Training injury incoming...

    1. Mr. Grv
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      should have waited until the city game

  18. Brian (Not the Messiah)
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 2 months ago

    really struggling with who to captain next GW. What are your guys plans?

    1. Tommytour
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      Tekkers Bournemouth just lost to possibly the worst team in the league

      1. Brian (Not the Messiah)
        • 14 Years
        9 years, 2 months ago

        but Tekkers looked rubbish didn't he?

        1. Tommytour
          • 13 Years
          9 years, 2 months ago

          Yep but Stoke away is a much tougher game

          May even go Sanchez

      2. kalmoffit
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 2 months ago

        Villa are described as this every year.

    2. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      I am too ... 🙁

    3. Fader
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      I think Rooney for me

    4. Rafabio
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      Rooney or Sakho

    5. walkman666
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      Leaning to Aguero.

    6. Numb
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      Rooney or Benteke.

    7. Puyol Pants Up
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      Pig

      1. tomandrews123
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 2 months ago

        Payet for me

    8. Mílanista
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      Wal(c)ott

    9. SpaceCadet
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      kane or wally

    10. Brian (Not the Messiah)
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      So the general thinking is to keep the faith in Rooney even though he looked sluggish(piggish). Guess I might do that by default myself.

      1. Fader
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 2 months ago

        I think even a sluggish Rooney should atleast score 1 vs Villa lol

        1. Brian (Not the Messiah)
          • 14 Years
          9 years, 2 months ago

          United haven't exactly set the stage alight for the last season and a bit. but I guess there doesn't seem to be another option... *sigh*

    11. Somalion
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      Sakho. Possible punt on Caz or Mane.

      1. Rhinos
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 2 months ago

        theo

    12. Tadic is the new Eriksen
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      Probably going to follow my gut and captain Sigurdsson

    13. FatmanAndRobin
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      Tekkers.... (instantly regretting)

    14. Pavsboot
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      Got Kane luckily.

  19. Valar(Keith)
    • 15 Years
    9 years, 2 months ago

    Cant even have a decent discussion/argument with the pages flying by so fast 🙂 .. Thought it would slow down by now

  20. Doolittle
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 2 months ago

    https://twitter.com/SkySportsNewsHQ/status/630693692723040256

    Ahahaha they haven't learned from the feedback this got last time...

    1. Mr. Grv
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      OMG 😀

    2. Captain Shirokov
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      Don't get the big deal here.

      1. Doolittle
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 2 months ago

        Because they're a huge, huge company with thousands of employees and their whole remit is meant to be to provide news and insight into sport. This is a huge potential transfer of a world renowned player to key title contenders in England, and the best they can do is fire up a game of FM? It's not exactly like he's an unknown player!

    3. Get up ya bum
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      Haha haha that's pathetic. You mean they've done this before?

  21. Fader
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 2 months ago

    Sterling - Mane - Depay - Cazorla - Hazard
    Rooney - Defoe - Sakho

    all-out-attack next GW. One FT... I want to go Caz - > Sanchez & Depay - > Mahrez but my worry is by leaving it Mahrez is going up.

    Do I leave it or do I just do the Cazorla/Depay to Mahrez now and the Sanchez move next week?

  22. Amateur Pundit Zan
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 2 months ago

    Gomez and cedric on my bench so a kolarov no show would be ok.

    But not as good as the inevitable goal, assist, cs and 3 bonus thats coming later tonight 🙂

    1. The Machine
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      Cedric only got 3 points

      1. Amateur Pundit Zan
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 2 months ago

        More than my captain then

    2. Get up ya bum
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      I'll take it 🙂

      1. Get up ya bum
        • 15 Years
        9 years, 2 months ago

        Also I noticed when looking through the rules you don't get two players subbing on for Lord aleks just the usual one 🙁 must be a coding error

        1. Amateur Pundit Zan
          • 11 Years
          9 years, 2 months ago

          😆 definitely should be 2.

          I actually will only get cedric but just wanted to post my excitement at having kolarov. I fear by this time tomorrow i may be regretting my walcott / kolarov double up. They are both honey traps.

          1. Get up ya bum
            • 15 Years
            9 years, 2 months ago

            I fell hook line and sinker for both too 🙂 I'm confident on both tbh. Wally will do well at palace 🙂

  23. Scoredelario
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 2 months ago

    Anyone considering Ayew?

    1. Fader
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      Ayew considering it?

      1. Scoredelario
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 2 months ago

        Yeah

      2. Brian (Not the Messiah)
        • 14 Years
        9 years, 2 months ago

        team name idea: Ayew Rooney?! not sure which to use though, 1) Reidy 2) Ruddy 3) Remy 4) Rooney

    2. Numb
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      Which one?

      1. Jazz!
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 2 months ago

        Swans of course

      2. Scoredelario
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 2 months ago

        The good one haha

    3. Jazz!
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      I was but i went with Bafetimbi!

    4. gbpearce - AMERICAN DYCHO
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      For captain this week.... Yes

  24. ThunderNLightnin
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 2 months ago

    Is my defence too expensive?

    6.0 - 5.5 - 5.0 - 4.5 - 4.0

    Advice much appreciated 🙂

    1. Puyol Pants Up
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      Mine cost more 😛

    2. Scoredelario
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      Not necessarily. The important thing is you have a cheap bench and your starting 11 is good. Where you distribute it is your problem.

    3. Siva Mohan
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      nah.. 6 6 4.5 4.5 4.5 here

    4. Amateur Pundit Zan
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      Maybe but mine is 0.5m more.

    5. gbpearce - AMERICAN DYCHO
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      Depends who it is.
      But not in value

    6. FPLzebub
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      Mine is £1M more. It's not just about saving money but making sure you don't have to waste transfer on players who are dropping in price.

  25. Red Star Toro
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 2 months ago

    Any chance Vardy loses his spot due to this racist comments?

    1. Numb
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      Nah, it's football, money is more important than ethics.

      1. Red Star Toro
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 2 months ago

        Pearson got sacked though. And Leicester owners might be quite sensitive.

    2. Mr. Greedy
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      He should lose his freedom.

  26. Jazz!
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 2 months ago

    Myhill a good pick?

    When is foster coming back?

  27. FPLzebub
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 2 months ago

    Which of my front 8 do I bench next week?

    Mahrez Walcott Depay Mane Lens Rooney Kane Sakho

    Thanks.

    1. Pork Pie Sausage Roll
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      Mahrez

    2. andyinasia
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      Lens

    3. gbpearce - AMERICAN DYCHO
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      Lens

    4. GoonerByron
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      Mahrez

    5. FPL Blow-In
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      Mahrez or Walcott because of risk of another 1pointer.

  28. Somalion
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 2 months ago

    Xherdan Shaqiri is having a medical at Stoke City ahead of a proposed move from Inter Milan, according to Sky sources.

    1. GreenWindmill
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      Bloody hell, Stoke have got some pool of attacking talent.

      1. Somalion
        • 14 Years
        9 years, 2 months ago

        And the potential for some massive egos.

        Hope Sparkie knows what he's doing, filled the team up with a lot of guys who were considered "the next big thing", and that sort of persona doesn't fade quick.

        1. GreenWindmill
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 13 Years
          9 years, 2 months ago

          That's specifically why I said 'talent' 😉

          1. Somalion
            • 14 Years
            9 years, 2 months ago

            Fair point 😉

    2. Tadic is the new Eriksen
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      Wow. Straight onto the watchlist - quality player, even scored a hatty at the world cup!!

      1. Big Mac 24
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 2 months ago

        First veer left footed hattrick at a world cup I believe, one for a future pub quiz answer!!

      2. Somalion
        • 14 Years
        9 years, 2 months ago

        Will have to wait and see how he does I reckon.

    3. Amateur Pundit Zan
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      Bad move. He seems like the classic type of player who couldn't do it on a cold, rainy night in stoke 😉

      1. Somalion
        • 14 Years
        9 years, 2 months ago

        Well, I have said something to this effect before. 😉

        I don't question his talent, but his attitude, on the other hand...

    4. Big Mac 24
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      But he refused them after the Milanese accepted Stoke's bid, interesting, must have been nothing with the interest from Germany where he could speak native language.

      1. Somalion
        • 14 Years
        9 years, 2 months ago

        Aye, he's always at this. Massive opinion of himself imo.

  29. Do I Not Like Orange
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 2 months ago

    Are Sakho and Pelle genuine captain options next week? Don't want to (c) anyone in the City/Chelsea game and don't trust Man Utd or Arsenal players at present.

  30. Jazz!
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 2 months ago

    Captain Gomis or Sakho?

    1. kalmoffit
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      Gomis gave Chelsea defence the runaround. So him.

    2. Woy of the Wovers
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      Both decent choices