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.

2,215 Comments Post a Comment
  1. Slumdog Mignolet.
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 2 months ago

    Anyone think Gomez will keep his place in starting line-up?

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

      course

    2. John t penguin
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      I am
      but thanks to courtois I cant get him

      1. Pumpkinhead - I'm ITK …
        • 15 Years
        9 years, 2 months ago

        Are you using your free transfer on sorting cortois? I was gunna play with no keeper for a week..

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

      Yeah.

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

      What do you think, as a Liverpool fan?

      1. Slumdog Mignolet.
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 2 months ago

        I think he looked a bit shaky at the start but I guess that's acceptable for a teenagers debut in the premier league eh? he definitely worked his socks off showing he wants it and Rodgers does like giving young guys a go. Buy Moreno is class too so surely he won't bench him completely??

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

          Yes, that's my thoughts. I had him on my bench hoping he'd go up in value, and got lucky that he's coming in for Bellerin. I suspect I'll keep him till I WC in a few weeks, and hop he plays the match against Bournemouth.

          1. Slumdog Mignolet.
            • 12 Years
            9 years, 2 months ago

            I want to bring him in to free up some funds for next GW and just hope he gets to play vs Bournemouth! In terms of supporting Liverpool, I'd rather Rodgers use Moreno, but for FPL reasons only I want Gomez to play. Is that bad?

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

              That's atrocious! However, as a gooner without any Arsenal attackers, I was hoping they wouldn't hit it big.

              I am ashamed of myself.

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

      Not sure. Didn't look great against a poor Stoke performance... certainly cant see him keeping Moreno out all season.

    6. Narcissist
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      Rodgers tends to rotate his full backs so I would be surprised if he were to play every week.

      I'm sticking with Huth as I'm only going to play my 4th defender on rare occasions and with Oxford as my 5th defender I need a guaranteed starter in that slot.

      1. Man Chest Hair United
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 2 months ago

        yes Daz i think he will : )

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

      50/50

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

        Champ my favorite fantasy player. Are u keeping Walcott?

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

          Flattery will get you far jennmenn 🙂
          Absolutely. I think he'll start vs palace and should be an open game. Reassess after that one

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

            Ty ty!
            Flattery is my misson on earth 😉

    8. Je suis le chat
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      I've just transferred him in for Francis. Will take the chancem

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

    Ugh, I guess Defoe on the bench?

    Panti
    Mertesacker - Gomez - Targett
    Sterling - Mane - Cazorla - Hazard - Depay
    Rooney - Sakho/Defoe

    ???

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

      I'd have thought so.

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

      The problem with a strong mid, you're going to have this question every week.

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

        well soon I plan on Caz to Sanchez and downgrading one for Mahrez so I can rotate the third striker with Mahrez.

        Until then though ... what about AOA ??

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

    Get defoe in for wilson OR save transfer ?

    tnks

    1. Watmore do ya want?
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      save

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

      Save it

    3. Long Juan Silva
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      Save. That's just a kneejerk.

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

      It's not a knee jerk. Defoe will score goals as poor as Sunderland were at the weekend. Great fixtures.

  4. Trae44
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 2 months ago

    does this site have a league where everyone is in or do you have to be a remember? sorry only been on here for a couple weeks so don't really know

    1. Trae44
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      member not remember wow

    2. Wild Rover
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      600-520

      There is a separate members league

      1. Trae44
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 2 months ago

        cheers

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

      Sky Sports Fantasy Football
      League Name: FFScout
      League Code: 8009000

      Sun Dream Team
      League PIN: 8060586

      Fantasy Premier League Classic
      League Code: 600-520

      Ultimate Fantasy Premier League
      League Code: 1258-516

      1. Trae44
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 2 months ago

        thanks

  5. cassanata
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    9 years, 2 months ago

    17 points. Apart from Rooney's assist I didn't get any cleen sheet, goal or assist. Got some yellows, reds and a few no shows though (Baines being the worst one). Ahh well the only way is up.

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

      No city? V unlucky.

      1. cassanata
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 15 Years
        9 years, 2 months ago

        Sterling tonight so hoping he can do something.

  6. Dynamic Duos
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 2 months ago

    How this front 8?

    Mata Payet Caz Tadic Chadli
    Tekkers Kun Gomis

    1. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      risky

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

      Who do you leave on bench?

      1. Dynamic Duos
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 2 months ago

        I know Yeh causing myself problems, maybe Caz to Sanchez and Tadic to Westwood Westwood.?

    3. Narcissist
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      Going to be tough to decide who to bench.

      Think it lacks goals from midfield, a lot of assists but not enough goals.

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

      Bit too much imho

  7. S.Kuqi
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 2 months ago

    Any educated quess how much will Benzema cost in fpl if and when Arsenal signs him.

    10.0 perhaps?

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

      I'd say 9.5 would be about right.

    2. Long Juan Silva
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      £11.0m

      1. S.Kuqi
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 2 months ago

        won't be that much

        1. Long Juan Silva
          • 10 Years
          9 years, 2 months ago

          10.5 minimum.

          Not that the move will even happen anyway so who cares.

          1. S.Kuqi
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 12 Years
            9 years, 2 months ago

            It surely will happen. CR upfront Benzema rotting on the bench.

            After yesterdays performance even Wenger knows they need new striker.

    3. Cheese29
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      10.5

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

      11

    5. Bubz
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      10.5

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

      If and when? Getting a bit ahead of yourself there!

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

      11.5

    8. Too Mane Men
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      10.0 or 10.5 tops. No way he's going to keep both Giroud and Walcott out of the team completely with Wenger's mentality of being loyal to his players.

      10.0 is the best guess.

    9. Nicks93
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      11 but pretty confident he wont sign, Madrid arent stupid

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

        90m for bale suggests they are

        1. Nicks93
          • 10 Years
          9 years, 2 months ago

          Paying 90m for Bale is one thing, but going into the season withiut even one out and out striker is ridicolous

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

    Joe Gomez.....

    That's like being called Fernando O'Shea.

    1. Long Juan Silva
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      Or Jay Rodriguez

    2. Jay_
        9 years, 2 months ago

        His middle name is 'Dave' too

      • John t penguin
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 2 months ago

        that's my name, whats wrong with it, we have a proud Spanirish heritage

    3. FISSH
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      Panti
      Ivan, Oxford, Cedric
      Wally, Haz, Chadli, Ozil
      Pelle, Rooney(C), Sakho

      (McCarthy, Surman, Huth, Francis)

      Save? Only problem is Wally but got to give him another chance

      1. Watmore do ya want?
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 2 months ago

        Yes, give him another week

      2. S.Kuqi
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 2 months ago

        Yeah. Save no need to ditch him yet.

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

      Can't say I'm very excited about Kane to United rumours tbh...

      1. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
        • 14 Years
        9 years, 2 months ago

        adebayor/soldado bandwagon

        1. Wild Rover
          • 14 Years
          9 years, 2 months ago

          *Berahino

          1. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
            • 14 Years
            9 years, 2 months ago

            could well be

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

        Me either and I'm a United fan.

        We need a CB and a more versatile forward like Pedro IMO.

      3. Funkyav
        • 15 Years
        9 years, 2 months ago

        Can't see it unless United offer stupid money. And if they were offering that kind of money why not go for someone proven?

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

          Who is proven and available though?

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

            At the right price most are available

            Benzema Cavani Ibra etc.

    5. arsenal10
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      Cedric > Gomez

      Jerome > Defoe

      worth -4?

      1. Long Juan Silva
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 2 months ago

        No.

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

        No, that's awful

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

        What's the rush, do it over two weeks. Maybe Gomez first as he is more likely to rise? Although Defoe does have NOR next.

    6. JÆKS ⭐
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      Too many expensive players, I want more budget!

    7. The Darkest Knight
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      Any latest news on Aguero?

      1. Neo-Viper
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 2 months ago

        Like your Grav. All illusionary..

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

      Anyone have any clues as to who will get dropped from the Sunderland defence?

      1. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
        • 14 Years
        9 years, 2 months ago

        anyone could

        1. Wild Rover
          • 14 Years
          9 years, 2 months ago

          Everyone should

          1. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
            • 14 Years
            9 years, 2 months ago

            that would mean o'shea and brown start in central defence. Would be a good choice if advocaat wants a quick payoff

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

              My guess is Kaboul and Jones for the chop.

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

      Who to ditch first Walcott or bellerin considering potential price drops

      1. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
        • 14 Years
        9 years, 2 months ago

        walcott if you are desperate to

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

          Walcott to payet??

      2. S.Kuqi
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 2 months ago

        Bellerin

      3. Narcissist
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 2 months ago

        I'd stick on both.

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

          Thanks guys

      4. joebloom
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 2 months ago

        I'd wait and risk another GW with walcott and save the transfers.

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

        I would keep and start both

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

        What price drops??? Can't see any of those looking in much danger on fplstatistics

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

          soz, just seen FISO

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

          How's Gomez looking re price rise?

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

        I think Bellerin will be straight back in next week if it was just a niggle.

      8. @BigChrisso
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 2 months ago

        why ditch wallcott? Gunners played like water pistols with him on the bench, expecting a big turn out from him at Palace this week

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

          Ah yea think il keep and play em..just worried bout losing team value is all so I can draft in ageuro in few wks

    10. jam sandwich
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      Ruddy - Butland
      Azpi - Kosc - Cedric - Huth - Francis
      Hazard - Wally - Sterling - Henderson - Fletcher
      Rooney - Pelle - Wilson

      save FT?

      1. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
        • 14 Years
        9 years, 2 months ago

        save

      2. Watmore do ya want?
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 2 months ago

        no panic, save

    11. Alex1111345
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      Everyone just need to chill. Week 1 is not even finished and people are already talking about WC or transfers. Save your transfers unless it's an injury, It's a 38 week game. If you decided to go for that player before week 1, there must of been something you liked about that certain player. Just a weird opening week.

      1. S.Kuqi
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 2 months ago

        Disagree about hits. They are totally aceptable to catch bandwagons and price rises especially in early season.

        1. Majestic like Zizou
          • 12 Years
          9 years, 2 months ago

          Usually I don't mind taking hits early on if needed but I wouldn't after this game week considering it was so low scoring you can't afford to lose -4.

        2. Kemosabe1
          • 10 Years
          9 years, 2 months ago

          its was weird first game week..... u cant make any decent decisions yet....

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

        +1

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

        At least I thin people should wait to see tonight's game, and how many minutes Aguero gets. If he plays 30+ mins, then I can see his price rising before GW2, so might be worth getting him in, even if that means a hit for some.

        I usually trigger happy on the hits, but hoping to keep them to a minimum this year, as they rarely work out.

      4. Zizoulicious
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 2 months ago

        What about transfers to catch price rises?

      5. owls on the up
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 2 months ago

        I've wildcarded n pretty happy with my team if sanchez had been declared fit at start of season I might not have!

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

          What's your team now? How many players did you transfer?

          1. owls on the up
            • 11 Years
            9 years, 2 months ago

            Transferred 7 players in,

            Brought in
            Mccarthy
            Gomez oxford
            Ayuew sanchez
            Bentekke sakho

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

          Wildcard again next week maybe?

          1. owls on the up
            • 11 Years
            9 years, 2 months ago

            Nah I'm happy with my team, Tbh I always knew I'd wildcard after gwk1 as I have for the last 2 seasons!

    12. ClaireT
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      Fabianski
      Shaw, Kaboul, Cedric
      Henderson, Hazard, Depay, Ozil
      Kane, Sakho, Rooney

      (Schmeichel, Fletcher, Huth, Francis)

      Would you save the FT?

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

        Yes, I would

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

      Afternoon.

      I have Oscar and am planning to shift him for Ayew

      Whaddya think: should I go and lie down in a dark room, or do it before the rise?

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

        Is the rise happening tonight? Lie in a dark room if it's not

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

          Doubt he's rising tonight but he'll probably go up before the end of the week

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

            Scratch that, FISO has 'higher' figures for rises than fplstatistics

            can't recall who was more on the money last year

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

              I found them to both be well wide of the mark last year.

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

                That was my recollection too - I think I used FFF IIRC

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

        I actually think Oscar looked quite good (not just because he scored a lucky goal). Is there anyone else you can switch out for Ayew?

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

          t'other 4 are Walcott / Mane / Ox / Sterling

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

            Any in the bank? Two Arsenal seems a lot, so perhaps one of them.

      3. Watmore do ya want?
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 2 months ago

        but Oscar scored, so.. leave the transfer

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

          Twas but a fluke, though they all count

          It's more the fixture list that is the rationale. I only got into the game at 10am on saturday (having sworn I would not play this season) but Oscar was my 'chelsea will batter them' punt

          1. Watmore do ya want?
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 11 Years
            9 years, 2 months ago

            fair enough. But I'd still leave it for a week minimum

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

        Oscar looked good and hogs set-pieces, he was sacrificed as we went down to 10 man. I'd definitely stick and see what happens next GW.

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

      The next GW starts FRIDAY, not Saturday. FRIDAY.

      1. Girls like Cars and Man&eac…
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 2 months ago

        Don't remind people bro, make them make mistakes and forget to change the captain hahaha

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

          Heheheheh

      2. Daniel Exeter
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 2 months ago

        shhhhhhhhhh

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

        I had seen that, but I'm buggered if I know why it's the case

        Anyone ?

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

          Experimenting w/Friday footy, it's supposed to be a permanent fixture from next season.

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

      Myhill. Hennessey

      Azpi. Cedric. Huth. Coates. Muniesa

      Fab. Walcott. Ozil. Mane. Ritchie

      Rooney. Pelle. Sakho

      Ritchie -> Mahrez to make some $$. Or save free transfer?

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

        Save. You want to play 4 man midfield anyway.

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

          True. No point trying to make 0.1/0.2 then?

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

        Save

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

      How nailed is Chadli for next week?

      1. Girls like Cars and Man&eac…
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 2 months ago

        200% He's even more important than Eriksen in that team now. He defended so damn well!

      2. JÆKS ⭐
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 2 months ago

        It's not like they have plenty of other options in the middfield 😀

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

          This.

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

        Next week? He's 1000% nailed every week in that team.

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

        Cheers guys. Keeping for now then.

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

          Fixtures are just opening up! Definitely keep.

    17. dogtanion
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      so am i right in saying that you can't keep your first wildcard to use at any point during the season? you have to use it before new years basically?

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

        Yep one for each half of the season.

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

        Nope, there's one you can use whenever you want, and one you can use in jan

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

          Oh

          *checks rules*

          It's changed this season and Depay is right. And I'm wrong

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

          Errrr.....

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

        YEaaaaap.

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

        Ding, ding, ding. Go to the front of the class.

        Yes.

      5. danishdynamite
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 2 months ago

        Aw man, this changes things, doesn't it

        1. Third Eye Vision
          • 12 Years
          9 years, 2 months ago

          Wildly.

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

      Ruddy Butland
      Azpi Koscielny Williams Coates Huth
      Chadli Ozil Hazard Sterling Wanyama
      Benteke Rooney Wilson

      Other options would be to move:
      A) Koscielny->Darmian
      B) Coates-->Any 4.5 or 4
      C) Wilson-->Defoe

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

        Save transfer unless you have 1.0 on the bank to go Wilson -> sakho

    19. Girls like Cars and Man&eac…
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      Donkey of the week: Mr. Theo Walcott

      1. @BigChrisso
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 2 months ago

        harsh.... if correct this makes Wenger Shrek

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

        What about Hazard? He flopped over 90 minutes

        1. Girls like Cars and Man&eac…
          • 9 Years
          9 years, 2 months ago

          He made Swansea players look like donkeys at times, therefore he won't be considered.

    20. Kirwan24
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      Is anyone keeping Cedric? I'm willing to hang on to him for a few gameweeks anyway.

      1. LAMB TEA
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 2 months ago

        lol just keep him, his the best

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

        Why would you get rid after 1 game?

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

        Why are you seriously consider ditching him after an assist in his first game in the PL?

        1. Kirwan24
          • 10 Years
          9 years, 2 months ago

          I'm not considering ditching him at all! I'm holding on to him, but some people seem keen to drop him!

    21. NoobieAF
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      Schmeichel
      Fonte Gomez Clyne
      Hazard Depay Schneiderlin Cazorla
      Kane Rooney Benteke

      On the bench: Schwarzer, Wanyama, Baker, Mariappa

      Any recommended changes?

      1. owls on the up
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 2 months ago

        Schnerdlin to mahrez maybe!

      2. LAMB TEA
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 2 months ago

        schneiderlin to Mahrez imo, just for the value

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

        Triple Utd? One of which is a def mid? Sell Schneiderlin or save FT

    22. reason17
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      Why hasn't Courtois's price dropped and why hasn't Mahrez's price increased?

      I thought it was solely dependent on net transfer?

      Midnight:
      Courtois: -45k
      Mahrez: +32k

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

        No one knows exactly what the algorithm is (I think)

      2. Eden Hazardous
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 2 months ago

        This year they might be changing prices after all matches

    23. Tomas Brolin ate all Depays
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      any WC RMTs ??

      1. owls on the up
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 2 months ago

        Lol why u wanting to copy them?

    24. S.Kuqi
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      Despite Hazard blank I'm not dropping him till wildcard after gw4 but not sure if he is worth having after Palace game.

      By looking fixtures I would probably captain in in 1-2 games between gws 4-13.

      No doubt he will deliver but I don't think he is worth that price tag.