Injuries

The Treatment Table – Gameweek 12

We carry out our club-by-club scan of the treatment rooms, on the day that West Ham playmaker Dimitri Payet was ruled out for up to three months with an ankle injury sustained against Everton.

Elsewhere, Liverpool face an anxious wait for the full prognosis on Mamadou Sakho’s knee problem, whilst City are boosted by Sergio Aguero’s progress, as Wilfried Bony is left nursing his hamstring.

Arsenal

Santi Cazorla was replaced by Manuel Flamini at half time of the North London derby, in what initially looked like a tactical decision. Arsene Wenger revealed in his post-match press conference, however, that the Spanish playmaker was suffering from dizziness that affected his mobility:

“We suffered in the first half because Cazorla was at 30 per cent of his potential, he was dizzy. I was sitting there thinking do I take him off or not? You never know, maybe it will get better. At half-time I took him off, and in the second half we had a bit better balance. He is not sick, he was just dizzy and could not move, you could see that on the pitch. I did not really know what he had, so at half-time I took him off, I hope it is nothing bad, but it does not look like it, because he says he is alright now.”

Bournemouth

Eddie Howe confirmed that Marc Pugh – who was withdraw after 45 minutes last Gameweek – was unavailable for selection after failing to shake off a knock.

Chelsea

The Blues defender Kurt Zouma has withdrawn from duties for the France Under 21 side due to an unspecified injury earlier today.

Crystal Palace

Eagles fitness coach John Salako has issued an update on Dwight Gayle, who missed the weekend win over Liverpool due to a hamstring injury:

“Dwight works very hard and, unfortunately, I think he’s got a Grade Two tear – he’s had the scan. He could face three-to-four weeks on the sidelines now. He is young so we’ll see, it could be two weeks, it could be (up to) four.”

Everton

Tyias Browning picked up a minor knee injury in training during the week, ruling him out for England U21’s match-up against Bosnia on Thursday. Toffees boss Roberto Martinez went on to say:

“We had a warm-up game on Wednesday and he picked up an injury in his knee. It is nothing serious but we’ll have to speak with England and manage that situation. I don’t think he’ll be available for the next game, but he could be available for the game against Switzerland in Brighton.”

Fellow full-back Brendan Galloway is also being assessed ahead of England U21’s upcoming pair of matches. Earlier today, manager Gareth Southgate revealed:

“Brendan is being assessed now, he is with us. It’s a muscular injury but we don’t want to take any chances. Maybe he is okay for Thursday; maybe he is okay for Monday. We don’t know.”

Liverpool

The Merseysiders were rocked earlier this evening after scans confirmed that Mamadou Sakho is set for a period on the sidelines after limping off early during the weekend loss to Palace. Liverpool expect to discover the likely period of absence tomorrow, with the Frenchman set to see a specialist.

Jordon Ibe has withdrawn from England U21 duties against Bosnia and Switzerland with a knee injury, The youngster suffered no more than bruising, though, and is expected to be available for the Gameweek 13 trip to City.

James Milner sat out Sunday’s defeat having suffered a hamstring injury in their Europa League clash against Rubin Kazan. After the Anfield loss, Jurgen Klopp played down the severity of the injury:

“In Kazan, he had not the best moment with his muscle. But he’s an experienced player, and it was nothing serious and in this moment he can train.”

Manchester City

Wilfried Bony pulled up with a hamstring problem at Villa Park and had to be substituted at the 24-minute mark. Although Manuel Pellegrini doesn’t expect the Ivorian to play for his country during the international break, he did suggest that Bony could travel with the squad to get his injury assessed:

“It is difficult to know at this moment how serious his hamstring injury is. We will see tomorrow. I don’t know – maybe he will have to go and join up with Ivory Coast. His country must review the injury. But I don’t think he will be able to play and he will return to Manchester.”

In more positive developments for the Sky Blues, Pellegrini reported that a quartet of injured players are progressing well in their rehabilitation, with Sergio Aguero targeting a return next Gamweek against Liverpool:

“I hope that this week he [Aguero], (David) Silva, (Samir) Nasri and (Pablo) Zabaleta, will work with the physiotherapist and next Monday they will start working with the squad. We will see in the way he improves this week, but I think there is a chance he can be (back for Liverpool).”

Earlier today, Aguero took to twitter to confirm:

“Giving it my all on recovery work. There’s still more to go but getting better by the day!”

Manchester United

Marouane Fellaini missed Manchester United’s 2-0 home win over West Bromwich Albion and will not travel with Belgium ahead of their back-to-back friendlies, given that he sustained an injury in training.

Norwich City

Nathan Redmond was sidelined for the Canaries’ win over Swansea and has withdrawn from international duty with the England U21s, having injured his thigh in midweek.

Newcastle United

In the wake of the Magpies’ 1-0 road victory against Bournemouth, stand-in shot-stopper Rob Elliot revealed that he played against the advice of the club’s doctors. The former Charlton keeper is nursing a thigh injury but is confident that a fortnight of rest will hold him in good stead when Leicester City pay a visit next Gameweek.

“If you ask the manager, I was always playing. If you ask the doctor, then I probably wasn’t playing last week either. I was always going to play, and I didn’t know how good or bad it was going to be. It wasn’t too bad today, it was quite painful and I just had to get underneath the ball and lift it, you just don’t want to let the team down. I said to the manager, if you want me to play I will play, but just so long as I’m not going to hinder the team. I’m going to go and see the specialist and hopefully get some good news off him. Get some treatment, get some strength, get some rest. Hopefully I’ll be ready for Leicester and hopefully (we can) start showing the team that we can be, rather than the team we could be.”

Sunderland

John O’Shea is carrying a hamstring injury and will be assessed by Sunderland’s medical team to determine his availability for Ireland’s Euro 2012 qualifying play-off:

“Rob Elliot, John O’Shea, Paul McShane, Alan Judge, and Shane Long will all be assessed by their respective clubs before reporting for international duty.”

West Ham United

The Hammers have been dealt a major blow after Dimitri Payet was ruled out for around three months with an ankle injury sustained against Everton on Saturday. His replacement against the Toffees, Enner Valencia, was forced off with a similar complaint and will be assessed by a specialist early next week, the club’s official website has revealed.

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  1. Paulie Walnuts
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 11 months ago

    Payet > Coutinho?

    Already have Ozil

    1. HurriKane
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 11 months ago

      I think Eriksen is a better shout.

        • 9 Years
        8 years, 11 months ago

        Why is he a good pick at all in your opinion?

        1. HurriKane
          • 12 Years
          8 years, 11 months ago

          He's has more goals in him and his set pieces are deadly.

          with kane(best strike iin 2015 in epl n terms of goals) hitting form can see him getting in the points in terms of assists too

            • 9 Years
            8 years, 11 months ago

            Good. Because I have him since GW11 and haven't got any returns yet, was hoping for an assurance that he was a good pick and that I shouln't sell him too quickly. I must agree, his set pieces are amazing, hopefully he will get more points soon because he hasn't been involved in last 9 Spurs' goals at all!

      • 9 Years
      8 years, 11 months ago

      Don't do it

      1. Paulie Walnuts
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 11 months ago

        why not?

        I have...

        Mahrez / Sanchez / Ozil / Payet / Westwood
        Vardy / Pelle / Kane

          • 9 Years
          8 years, 11 months ago

          Because Coutinho is a guy who won't score anything 5 weeks in a row after you buy him, you sell him and then he gets a brace. Also, I heard that he played on the wing vs. Palace

          1. Paulie Walnuts
            • 9 Years
            8 years, 11 months ago

            Do you have any other suggestions?

              • 9 Years
              8 years, 11 months ago

              It depends on when do you want to bring Kun and if you want to do this at all, if not then Yaya/Sterling would be tempting. How much money can you invest in Payet replacement?

              1. Paulie Walnuts
                • 9 Years
                8 years, 11 months ago

                9.5m... i have Aguero funds ready.

                  • 9 Years
                  8 years, 11 months ago

                  Well then as mentioned above Eriksen might be an option. It's between him and Mata in my opinion (yes, Mata is not popular here, but given United's nice upcoming fixtures I think he might explode)

          2. HellasLEAF
            • 15 Years
            8 years, 11 months ago

            Just say no to Coutinho there are lots of good midfield options this year imo.

        1. Needo22
          • 9 Years
          8 years, 11 months ago

          I have had some poor experiences with Coutinho so I'm skeptical, but that said his stats are pretty great. Total shots (52) and shots on target (15) are comparable to Sanchez (53 and 16). He just takes more shots from distance (54% vs. 30%).

          Without any Man City cover I would consider Sterling or KDB at a stretch. Willian is a good bduget option with Chelsea's fixtures.

          1. Paulie Walnuts
            • 9 Years
            8 years, 11 months ago

            Just got rid of KDB to free money up... his stats aren't great and just seems to be a name thrown around alot here.

            Coutinho's stats are what attracts me and his points since Klopp came... i may just take the risk.

            1. Needo22
              • 9 Years
              8 years, 11 months ago

              Pretty good run of fixtures after Man City too. Plenty of good reasons. You will be tempted in about 3 or 4 weeks to hook him. Resist.

  2. S.Kuqi
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    • 12 Years
    8 years, 11 months ago

    I will probably do Payet -> Gosling to free up some funds.

    It will allow me to have possibility to do Vardy -> Aguero/Kane etc. if it looks like Leicester will struggle against top sides.

  3. lasmons
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 11 months ago

    Sanchez - Mane - Willian - Alli - KdB
    Pelle - Lukaku - Vardy

    Would you go double Ars og City?

    Can do Sanchez -> Øzil & Pelle -> Aguero for free next week. Good idea?

    1. zon
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 11 months ago

      Don't like ideas offing Alexis. That could hurt you bad. Maybe KDB -> Özil.

      1. Paulie Walnuts
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 11 months ago

        Agree with KDB to go instead of Sanchez

  4. 7alwachi
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 11 months ago

    Rojo or Darmian?

    1. The Hindu Monkey
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      • 10 Years
      8 years, 11 months ago

      Rojo

    2. Kevin Twine
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      • 12 Years
      8 years, 11 months ago

      Rojo

    3. Tomlette Greggs
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      • 13 Years
      8 years, 11 months ago

      Rojo

  5. HellasLEAF
    • 15 Years
    8 years, 11 months ago

    Is Cedric benching just tactical or is it time to burn a transfer Cedric to Bertrand or VVD.

    If Cedric comes back into the fold next GW then it's fine. But if he is falling a bit out of favor then not worth it to hold. I am sort of like my defenders to play 90 minutes every single game without rest. That's just me

    1. Paulie Walnuts
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 11 months ago

      VVD

        • 9 Years
        8 years, 11 months ago

        Bertrand 5.3 VVD 5.6. Berty looks like he's back in form. What's your reasoning?

        1. Paulie Walnuts
          • 9 Years
          8 years, 11 months ago

          Aerial threat and that he scored 10 goals last season.
          Does not attract cards

  6. Zasa
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 11 months ago

    @Ryan

    Well logically the likes of Sánchez, Özil and Giroud have massively improved their link-up play and understanding at the focal point of attack with another year as teammates.

    Look at the discrepancy between these two years - Arsenal had great underlying stats last year, but their early struggles had more to with their conversion rates - https://img.washingtonpost.com/wp-apps/imrs.php?src=https://img.washingtonpost.com/news/fancy-stats/wp-content/uploads/sites/28/2015/11/nld_xgd_change.png&w=1484

    Huge improvements from last season individually, Sánchez leads the league by a good margin in xG, & Ozil as well is leading expected assists by a large margin - https://img.washingtonpost.com/news/fancy-stats/wp-content/uploads/sites/28/2015/11/nld_playerxg.png

    1. Ryan
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      • 13 Years
      8 years, 11 months ago

      As a team though is there any difference. You suggested that Arsenal are even more attacking now and I question that.

      You have to understand I'm trying to see how Arsenal are more likely to break down a Pulis defence now than they were in the past. If their overall attack is better now than in the past then I'll give credit to your point. Individual stats aren't really appropriate for this discussion.

      1. Zasa
        • 10 Years
        8 years, 11 months ago

        Well first off I never said their playstles have changed, my point was "Arsenal are just operating on a different wavelength right now tbh, their xG is insane & the amount of balls they whip into the danger zone is crazy." The graphs/tables show their Team's attack (xG/xGA) has massively improved from last year, the attack Pulis faced last year is in essence less efficient.

        In terms of playstyle perhaps they haven't changed so much. They're simply more efficient now, individual stats in terms of the key players will go hand-in-hand with teams overall xG though. Arsenal's incredible xG is simply a by-product of all of Cazorla, Özil, Sánchez (& Ramsey) all performing better than last year individually.

        1. Ryan
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          • 13 Years
          8 years, 11 months ago

          And thats cool because thats what I was questioning. Evidence to suggest they are on a different wavelength.

          Finally you have provided that evidence too now btw so thank you for your research. Their underlying stats do suggest that as you pointed out below but their goals haven't shown that yet. So I have to accept your point that you are right in that they have improved their attack but just not their finishing yet.

          1. Ryan
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            • 13 Years
            8 years, 11 months ago

            *Sepp did

            1. Zasa
              • 10 Years
              8 years, 11 months ago

              :/

          2. Zasa
            • 10 Years
            8 years, 11 months ago

            Alright then 🙂 Great conversation Ryan, as always. Yes, I expect their xG to be a more level headed after the City game, sublime attacking fixtures.

            Cheers.

            1. Eden Hazardous
              • 9 Years
              8 years, 11 months ago

              +42

              Sanchez(c) locked for next 4 unless Sergiooooo

    2. Zasa
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 11 months ago

      Also look here, four Arsenall players lead in open-play danger zone passs per 90 - https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CS4AkoiXIAABR-_.png

      Arsenal have some of the best xG metrics in all of Europe - https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CS5lmLNWEAA79lD.png

      Right now their projected as being head to head with MänCity for first place based off xG, xGA data - https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CSqlFaHWIAAVViz.png

      1. Ryan
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        • 13 Years
        8 years, 11 months ago

        Yeah their stats are great, I get that, but they have always been pretty good. You are yet to prove that they are better now than they have been in past seasons.

          • 11 Years
          8 years, 11 months ago

          http://members.fantasyfootballscout.co.uk/my-stats-tables/view/11011/

          adjust filters by season, do some maths to work out per game numbers.

          1. Ryan
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            • 13 Years
            8 years, 11 months ago

            Simple maths suggest they are on track for about 70 goals this season. In the past 5 seasons they have scored between 68 and 74 goals.

              • 11 Years
              8 years, 11 months ago

              Shots, Shots in Box, Shots on Targets, Big Chances all running much higher than in previous years. Goals will catch up.

              1. Ryan
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                • 13 Years
                8 years, 11 months ago

                To me it just suggests that they badly need a proper striker who can finish.

                1. Eden Hazardous
                  • 9 Years
                  8 years, 11 months ago

                  Ironically Giroud and Walcott together are Arsenal top scorer

                  • 11 Years
                  8 years, 11 months ago

                  Okay we're done then if goals are the only thing you are willing to take as an indicator of future performance.

                  1. Eden Hazardous
                    • 9 Years
                    8 years, 11 months ago

                    +42

                  2. Ryan
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                    • 13 Years
                    8 years, 11 months ago

                    And its not. Underlying stats have improved so that semi proves the point.

                  3. Zasa
                    • 10 Years
                    8 years, 11 months ago

                    Agreed, Sepp.

                    Good night

                2. Zasa
                  • 10 Years
                  8 years, 11 months ago

                  I'd watch this video regarding Giroud, Ryan

                  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GnCyV_1g_I4

          1. Eden Hazardous
            • 9 Years
            8 years, 11 months ago

            Ryan will again blame it on Cech and Arsenal defence

            1. Ryan
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              • 13 Years
              8 years, 11 months ago

              Blame? we are not talking about their defence but their attack. So we should only use stats which refer to their attack. Simple stuff.

          2. Ryan
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            • 13 Years
            8 years, 11 months ago

            Thats goal difference. Remember this discussion is purely about attack. Not defence and attack. Its obvious Arsenals defence has improved this season thanks to having a proper goal keeper and a solid young defensive mid. This however has nothing to do with an improvement in their offensive output.

            1. Zasa
              • 10 Years
              8 years, 11 months ago

              That takes into account chances created & chances conceded though, Arsenal have an improved defense but not drastically as opposed to last seasons

              https://img.washingtonpost.com/wp-apps/imrs.php?src=https://img.washingtonpost.com/news/fancy-stats/wp-content/uploads/sites/28/2015/11/spurs_dznc_20142015.png&w=1484

              Surely the table both Balders & I showed you in Arsenal's xG relative to all of Europe is enough?

              1. Ryan
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                • 13 Years
                8 years, 11 months ago

                Balders table was more useful once he told me what he was looking at. Yes their underlying stats of shots, big chances, SiB etc have improved so I can finally see the evidence that probably should have been pointed out at the start. Goals are still the same but we will have to see whether they improve in that department.

                1. Zasa
                  • 10 Years
                  8 years, 11 months ago

                  xG is a way more accurate metric than anything a table or any stats in the members section here will show you. xG takes into account all of that but more accurately determining shot placement as well.

                  Sorry, but all the graphs I showed in way or another proved that.

                  1. Ryan
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                    • 13 Years
                    8 years, 11 months ago

                    But I'm not interested in Arsenals defence. Your tables took into account their defensive stats

                    1. Zasa
                      • 10 Years
                      8 years, 11 months ago

                      So because it takes that into account, you're simply dismissing it entirely? Are you realistically expecting Arsenal's defense to have improved that much though? The graph I linked above implies they haven't, the same graph used there is implemented in his calculations for xGA, so logically that means the growth has therefore come from their xG. The tables I linked also showed that.

                      This is an extremely rigid way to view things.

                      1. Ryan
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                        • 13 Years
                        8 years, 11 months ago

                        You can't expect me to separate the defensive stats from the offensive stats. Its much easier to communicate their improvement in attack by just using attacking stats. Hence why Balders approach was much easier to get a handle of. Its just a communication thing and I found it much easier to understand.

  7. The Hindu Monkey
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 11 months ago

    Bottom of last page, would appreciate another response

    I want to swap payet for a palace midfielder before the price drop but really don't want to be stung again on international duty, plus I already did bony for lukaku Sunday night!

    Risk it now for cabaye (think he'll do better at home than bolaise as teams defend deeper)? Or wait and swallow a point 0.2 drop?

    Does anyone know the international exposure of that palace midfield? Do France have any big games?

    1. Azathoth
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 11 months ago

      Fri 13th November France - Germany
      Tue 17th November England - France

      1. The Hindu Monkey
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        8 years, 11 months ago

        Thanks

  8. Azathoth
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 11 months ago

    Lanzini good or punt replacement for Payet?

    1. The Hindu Monkey
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 11 months ago

      I considered him, but going palace above as better fixtures. Decent shout though.

    2. zon
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 11 months ago

      I would be careful, Payet's absence is gonna affect their game massively.

      1. Irish Madridista ⭐
        • 14 Years
        8 years, 11 months ago

        this

    3. Je suis le chat
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 11 months ago

      Could be, might be worth waiting a few games until the fixtures get handy again. West Ham won't be ad goof without Payet.

  9. George Agdgdgwngo
    • 15 Years
    8 years, 11 months ago

    I need to lose 1 of kolarov or kompany to finance aguero.

    Kompany seems the safe pick, kolarov seems the flare pick.

    Play safe or not?

    1. zon
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 11 months ago

      Loose Kola

    2. The Hindu Monkey
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 11 months ago

      Safe. Kol not being doing much lately anyway.

      • 9 Years
      8 years, 11 months ago

      Sell Kolarov

    3. Arteta
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 11 months ago

      Play safe

      1. George Agdgdgwngo
        • 15 Years
        8 years, 11 months ago

        Cheers guys

  10. Alittude
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 11 months ago

    Who would you swap for Lukaku out of ighalo and vardy? Very hard to choose as i don't particularly want to get rid of either but might have to with luks fixtures. Also who would you downgrade out of sanchez and kdb?

    Could do kdb to coutinho and ighalo to lukaku but is it worth it?

    1. The Hindu Monkey
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 11 months ago

      Why on earth would you do those moves? Stick man.

      • 9 Years
      8 years, 11 months ago

      Nice grav. In my opinion it's not worth it at all. No reason to sell KDB, he's one of the best players in the league and surely will return points when Silva and Kun are back. I'd just wait with buying Lukaku, selling Sanchez or KDB only to get the Belgian striker is not worth it

    2. Alittude
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 11 months ago

      thanks heaps guys, yeah im pretty happy with my team just a bit woried bout not owning lukaku with his fixtures/form, guess ill stick for now, get in aguero after next week and see how it goes from there. Thanks!

  11. S.Kuqi
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    8 years, 11 months ago

    Those Gosling stats are surprisingly good.

    Any other suggestions for cheap playing bench fodder mids?

    1. Irish Madridista ⭐
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 11 months ago

      They're only good because Newcastle are so shite 😛

      1. S.Kuqi
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        8 years, 11 months ago

        They weren't bad before that game either

        1. Irish Madridista ⭐
          • 14 Years
          8 years, 11 months ago

          Nope, I'm with ya, Bournemouth are ridiculously underrated at times on here as cannon fodder but if they had a striker (Wilson) then they'd be doing almost as well as Watford imo.

          1. S.Kuqi
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 12 Years
            8 years, 11 months ago

            Agreed. Wilson injury was huge blow for them. Hopefully they sign Austin in january

            1. HurriKane
              • 12 Years
              8 years, 11 months ago

              no offence but Austin would go to a slighly higher level club

              for eg the likes of spurs eve soton or palace springs to mind

              I think Austin would fit in nicely at palace. and they are in need of a good striker. would consider him in jan if he joins palace

              1. S.Kuqi
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                • 12 Years
                8 years, 11 months ago

                Austin at palace would be great in fpl point of wiew but would probably cost around 8.0

            2. Irish Madridista ⭐
              • 14 Years
              8 years, 11 months ago

              Oh that could be fantastic

    2. The Hindu Monkey
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 11 months ago

      Mvilla

      1. S.Kuqi
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        8 years, 11 months ago

        Too expensive

      • 9 Years
      8 years, 11 months ago

      Wanyama, only 4.3

      1. S.Kuqi
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        8 years, 11 months ago

        Card magnet and would take Soton spot. No thanks.

          • 9 Years
          8 years, 11 months ago

          Lingard then. That's my choice, transfer done already

          1. S.Kuqi
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 12 Years
            8 years, 11 months ago

            He isn't nailed to start

              • 9 Years
              8 years, 11 months ago

              Last try, how about Drinkwater?

              1. S.Kuqi
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                • 12 Years
                8 years, 11 months ago

                Good option aswell

  12. Irish Madridista ⭐
    • 14 Years
    8 years, 11 months ago

    Is Willian reliable as a short term Payet replacement?

    I'm not expecting an upturn in Chelsea's form, far from it, I expect them to continue to toil, but their next few fixtures should at least give them 6 goals minimum in the next 6, and Hazard/Costa don't look like scoring them..

    1. Nickofoz
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      • 10 Years
      8 years, 11 months ago

      I think he's a decent punt. I reckon he's on pens too...

      1. Irish Madridista ⭐
        • 14 Years
        8 years, 11 months ago

        I predicted this the other day when someone was talking about Hazard + Peddro...

        Che - Nor = 1-3
        Spurs - Che = 2-0
        Che - Bou = 2-1
        Lei - Che = 3-1 (Mourinho sacked)
        Che - sun = 1-1
        Che - Wat = 1-2

        But still, that's 6 goals in 6 games and that was me being harsh..

          • 9 Years
          8 years, 11 months ago

          Norwich were not able to put 3 past Newcastle away who were playing with 2-men defence and all-out-attack tactics. How do you expect them to put 3 past Chelsea?

          1. Irish Madridista ⭐
            • 14 Years
            8 years, 11 months ago

            That was me being harsh. 1-2, still think Norwich stand a chance.

              • 9 Years
              8 years, 11 months ago

              Extremely harsh. I can see at least 2 Chelsea CS in the next 6

              1. Irish Madridista ⭐
                • 14 Years
                8 years, 11 months ago

                Yep agreed, Bournemouth and Sunderland could be a CS

                  • 9 Years
                  8 years, 11 months ago

                  But then, I'm still glad I finally got rid of Begovic!

                  1. Irish Madridista ⭐
                    • 14 Years
                    8 years, 11 months ago

                    Definitely for the best 😀

                    Chelsea are quite unpredictable, still don't know why I'm considering him 😛

        1. Nickofoz
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          • 10 Years
          8 years, 11 months ago

          I can't see them losing to Norwich tbh. But as you say they'll still score goals

    2. pompeyfan
      • 15 Years
      8 years, 11 months ago

      I think so

      1. Irish Madridista ⭐
        • 14 Years
        8 years, 11 months ago

        Thanks pf 🙂

    3. Azathoth
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 11 months ago

      Why not?He's the only decent one from Che right now.But is difficult to replace Payet with someone who 'll bring the same points.

      1. Irish Madridista ⭐
        • 14 Years
        8 years, 11 months ago

        Yup my thinking too, I don't necessarily need to match Payet, I just need one or two good games from them and maybe even a sneaky double price rise before my WC.

        IF (big if) Chelsea turn it around with their fixtures, and Mou isn't sacked, then Willian could be gold-dust (convincing myself)

    4. Live Lad
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 11 months ago

      Chelsea will score in those games. I believe they will beat Norwich. Stoke is a decent team at home. Let's not forget that.

  13. pompeyfan
    • 15 Years
    8 years, 11 months ago

    Are people planning on bringing Aguero back in this week if confirmed fit?

    I can do Bony & Payet to Ozil & Kane (for free). Whereas if I bring in Aguero it would mean someone like Albrighton coming in.

    Ozil & Kane are better options right?

    1. S.Kuqi
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 11 months ago

      Nope. Will probably get him for Stoke game but highly depens on how he plays vs Pool and Soton.

      I would 100% go for Özil and Kane

      1. pompeyfan
        • 15 Years
        8 years, 11 months ago

        cheers. I could always do those moves and if necessary next week do KdB & Pelle to Aguero & 6.0 mid for a -4. Still have the option at least

        1. S.Kuqi
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 12 Years
          8 years, 11 months ago

          Wouldn't drop KDB.

          1. pompeyfan
            • 15 Years
            8 years, 11 months ago

            ok. Well it's an option only, could also downgrade Sanchez. The main thing is that there would still be options to get in Aguero next week if necessary.

    2. Irish Madridista ⭐
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 11 months ago

      Ozil + Kane

      1. pompeyfan
        • 15 Years
        8 years, 11 months ago

        Cheers IM!

    3. Alittude
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 11 months ago

      he will start rising when announced fit, might have to get him in earlier than expected. I'm planning to after the liverpool game.

      1. pompeyfan
        • 15 Years
        8 years, 11 months ago

        I doubt he will actually rise in price before he's played. He'll need a fair few transfers in

  14. Jam0sh
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    8 years, 11 months ago

    Morning guys. Would you play this gameweek:

    A) Cedric (STK)
    B) Williams (BOU)

    1. S.Kuqi
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 11 months ago

      Play that one who actually has chance for cs.

      1. Jam0sh
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        8 years, 11 months ago

        They both have

        1. S.Kuqi
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 12 Years
          8 years, 11 months ago

          Williams don't

          1. Jam0sh
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 12 Years
            8 years, 11 months ago

            I think that's a bit harsh tbh Shefki :D. Cheers nevertheless.

            1. S.Kuqi
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 12 Years
              8 years, 11 months ago

              Have him aswell and will probably bench him. Looking to ship him out asap.

      • 9 Years
      8 years, 11 months ago

      A

    2. Nickofoz
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 11 months ago

      A

    3. Pochecinno
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 11 months ago

      A

    4. Puyol Pants Up
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 11 months ago

      A

  15. Sz21
    • 12 Years
    8 years, 11 months ago

    Butland, Schmeichel
    Moreno, Kolarov, Francis, Toby, Ward
    KDB, Alexis, Payet, Mahrez Westwood
    Martial, Pelle, Vardy

    2ft, 4.5m in account

    How about over 2 GW's for -4

    Schmeichel- Hennessey
    Payet- Ozil
    KDB- Silva
    Pelle-Aguero

    I have just about enough for this barring rises/drops..
    Also, Id be backing Martial over Lukaku..
    Thoughts please.
    2/3 transfers this GW and 1/2 the following..

  16. HurriKane
    • 12 Years
    8 years, 11 months ago

    Some people say Ozil dont score enough for his price. But bonus points should make up for it.

    For eg he got 3 bonus and 2 bonus in one game by getting just a single assist

    Compare this to a so called goalscoring mid Mane(4), ozil Beats him by a big margin(10). Only Payet and Mahrez has more bonus for mids)

    1. S.Kuqi
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 11 months ago

      Haven't seen anyone saying such a thing

      1. Pochecinno
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 11 months ago

        I think Hurrikane means goals. That people do say, legitimately, but he has countered that argument

        1. S.Kuqi
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 12 Years
          8 years, 11 months ago

          Well he is just one person.

    2. Nickofoz
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 11 months ago

      If he keeps assisting at his current rate or even at a slightly lower rate he doesn't need to score often

      1. HurriKane
        • 12 Years
        8 years, 11 months ago

        Yeah and the fact that they face (nor SUN avl) 3 of the leakiest defence in next 4 means ozil may chip in with a couple of goals too

    3. Puyol Pants Up
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 11 months ago

      It's not just Ozil, it's all mids. One assist and they can earn more BPs then a striker who scored a goal. One of the reasons to why I went 3-5-2 to start the season.

  17. Flynny
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 11 months ago

    Hi....Any views on this plan....got 2fts...looking at
    Payet to alli before payet price drop.
    Kdb to ozil next week.
    Leaving cash week after for Pelle to kun

    Sounds good?

    Team is

    Begovic
    Kolarov vvd Dawson Francis oshea
    Sanchez mahrez payet kdb yaya
    Pelle Kane ighalo

    Thanks

  18. Cilly Bonnolly
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    8 years, 11 months ago

    Kind of gutted I got Moreno in instead of van Dijk this week. Am I right to be, or is it just regret over this week's points?

    1. Pochecinno
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 11 months ago

      Regret over this weeks points. Liverpool have very nice fixtures coming up, Moreno is arguably more of an attacking threat long term.

    2. OPTA FPL
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 11 months ago

      should regret.
      Sakho out for 3 months, LIV defence stick with Lovren = no CS

    3. HurriKane
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 11 months ago

      own both.

      im glad ive got moreno. im expecting attacking returns over the weeks to come

    4. big_cliff
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 11 months ago

      he'd have gotten an assist IF Benteke had put that point-blank header in. Moreno's good value which is invaluable considering Kun's imminent return.

    5. Live Lad
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 11 months ago

      He is on left-side corners. Take occasional FKs. Benteke should have scored against a palace from a header. Guess who crossed!

      Moreno

  19. Kings of Lyon ★
    • 14 Years
    8 years, 11 months ago

    Bloody Hazardous driving conditions out there today

    1. Irish Madridista ⭐
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 11 months ago

      You have an obsession, sir.

      But I think you may have gotten into your head with your Chelsea-pushing, I've found myself considering Willian for some reason.

      1. Irish Madridista ⭐
        • 14 Years
        8 years, 11 months ago

        Wait, what?

        gotten into MY head*...

      2. Kings of Lyon ★
        • 14 Years
        8 years, 11 months ago

        🙂 it's a healthy obsession. Y'all will thank me soon enough.

        Willian is great value at 6.8 especially with Ivan returning

        1. Irish Madridista ⭐
          • 14 Years
          8 years, 11 months ago

          Does Ivan help him? I suppose he'd be overlapping.. Hmm, another Pro for Willian..

          1. Kings of Lyon ★
            • 14 Years
            8 years, 11 months ago

            And he'll be in the box for all the corners and FKs! Assist magnet

  20. Arteta
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 11 months ago

    After continuing his incredible goalscoring run with five goals in October, Leicester City Football Club's Jamie Vardy has been voted Barclays Premier League Player of the Month.

    1. Kings of Lyon ★
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 11 months ago

      Ban him. #IfItWasCosta

      1. Prøphet
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 11 months ago

        Dont ban, but if it was Costa it would be a 3 year ban 😀

      2. Arteta
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 11 months ago

        They want Vardy to break the record. #goalscoringmachine

  21. Puyol Pants Up
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 11 months ago

    Early thoughts on this lot? I have a general idea on what I want to do but would like to hear other opinions. 😀

    DDG, McCarthy
    Kolarov, Bellerin, Dawson, Nyom, Francis
    Sanchez, KDB, Payet, Mane, Mahrez
    Pelle, Vardy, Ighalo

    2 FT's. 2.3ITB

    Thanks in advance!

    1. Needo22
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 11 months ago

      Pretty great actually. Depends if you want a quick route to Aguero. I've got a pretty similar team. About to do:
      Payet > Willian
      Kol > Kompany (to avoid rotation)

      Also want to do Pelle > Kane

      1. Puyol Pants Up
        • 10 Years
        8 years, 11 months ago

        Nice!

        I can either get Aguero this week or next week. 😛

  22. Arteta
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 11 months ago

    MANAGER OF THE MONTH

    Arsene Wenger has been named the Barclays Premier League Manager of the Month after Arsenal collected four wins from four in October.

    1. Puyol Pants Up
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 11 months ago

      Lucky they don't consider champions league results...

      1. Arteta
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 11 months ago

        I must agree with you 😀

    2. Prøphet
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 11 months ago

      Sad. Should have been Ranieri by miles in my eyes.

      1. Arteta
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 11 months ago

        Both deserved it. Like for the player of the month ... it was Ozil's assists record vs Vardy's goals record.

        1. Prøphet
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 9 Years
          8 years, 11 months ago

          Well to be quite honest, not sure why Wenger would get Manager of the Month. I think its a bigger feat to have LEI where they are at the moment than ARS.

      • 11 Years
      8 years, 11 months ago

      🙂 Top stuff.

      1. Arteta
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 11 months ago

        I'm happy for him. We need to win the league before he leaves!

  23. Azathoth
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 11 months ago

    Asking again for Payet's replacement.

    Barkley or Tadic or Cabaye?

    1. S.Kuqi
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 11 months ago

      Non of them look good option to me.

      Gun in my head I would get Barkley

    2. Pochecinno
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 11 months ago

      Tadic out of those

    3. Puyol Pants Up
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 11 months ago

      Deu or Barkley

      1. Needo22
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 11 months ago

        Deu. Definitely

    4. Irish Madridista ⭐
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 11 months ago

      Flip a 10-sided-coin between Mané, Tadic, Coutinho, Delafayooo, Cabaye, Bolasie, Barkley, Ayew, Willian, Wijnaldum...

      1. Azathoth
        • 10 Years
        8 years, 11 months ago

        And the winner is:.......James Milner!!!!!

          • 9 Years
          8 years, 11 months ago

          Good old times when everyone had him and/or Henderson before the season started

  24. La vida FPL
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    8 years, 11 months ago

    Who's everyone bringing in for Payet?

    1. S.Kuqi
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 11 months ago

      Gosling 😎

    2. Irish Madridista ⭐
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 11 months ago

      See above

  25. Flynny
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 11 months ago

    Who would u rather have as 5th midfielder...

    Alli 4.9

    Or someone like Westwood or drinkwater for 4 5

    Thanks

    1. Puyol Pants Up
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 11 months ago

      Surman

    2. Prøphet
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 11 months ago

      I picked Stanislas last night, since i will need the extra .1 to get Agu in for SOU game if he is fit. Alli is the best bet for xmas if you can afford it. That was my 2nd option, and i really had to convince myself not to do it, because i would have issues elsewhere.

  26. Iceball
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 11 months ago

    Butland
    Kolarov Smalling Bellerín*
    Sanchez KDB Ozil Mahrez
    Lukaku Pelle Vardy
    Schmeichel Dawson Francis Westwood*
    1ft, 1,3 m itb.
    Probably best to save if nothing bad happens, right?

    1. Puyol Pants Up
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 11 months ago

      Save

    2. Pochecinno
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 11 months ago

      Yep, save

  27. Paulie Walnuts
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 11 months ago

    Payet > ?

    Z) Sterling
    R) Coutinho
    D) Mata

    1. S.Kuqi
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 11 months ago

      Is Gosling an option?

      1. Paulie Walnuts
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 11 months ago

        I have 9.5m for a Payet replacement...

        Current mid is... Mahrez / Ozil / Westwood / Sanchez / Payet

    2. Puyol Pants Up
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 11 months ago

      R from those

    3. Irish Madridista ⭐
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 11 months ago

      R

    4. Pochecinno
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 11 months ago

      D

    5. Prøphet
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 11 months ago

      Eriksen. Wouldnt touch Coutinho with a 20 yard stick.

        • 9 Years
        8 years, 11 months ago

        This

  28. Shrimp On The Barb
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 11 months ago

    Does Bolasie play up front or LM?

    1. Rhinos
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 11 months ago

      Up front but his finishing makes Sterling look like Shearer

  29. Rhinos
    • 11 Years
    8 years, 11 months ago

    120 behind ml leader. Do I need to look for players he doesn't have?
    Long way to go so no need to go crazy but with marginal decisions it might be better to rule out his picks?

    1. Pochecinno
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 11 months ago

      I would be picking the best team possible regardless. Too early to be gambling at this stage imo. captaincy can still be a good differential

    2. Needo22
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 11 months ago

      You can make up a 100 pts pretty quick if you get your capt. right and just a couple of different picks. No need to go crazy

  30. OPTA FPL
    • 13 Years
    8 years, 11 months ago

    Hulk this. It will be asked again about 329 times within next 2 weeks
    http://www.fantasyfootballscout.co.uk/comment/11813711