Scout Notes

Scout Notes – Gameweek 22 – Sunday

Wayne Rooney maintains his fine scoring form by bagging United’s winner at Anfield. Stoke and Arsenal play out a goalless draw at the Britannia, with Mesut Ozil missing out due to a minor foot problem.

Rooney Wins it for Red Devils

Courtesy of Wayne Rooney’s fourth league goal in three outings, Manchester United edged past Liverpool at Anfield, putting them right back in contention for a Champions League berth. The Red Devils legend – who surpassed Thierry Henry (175) as the top scorer for a single club (176) in the Premier League – is enjoying a resurgence of late and with 33 FPL points over the last trio of fixtures, has emerged as a viable differential at the 9.9 mark ahead of back-to-back home ties (SOU, STO).

Marouane Fellaini turned provider for his second assist in as many starts but remains on the periphery of our thinking. In light of Juan Mata’s absence of form (no attacking returns since Gameweek 12), we’re still searching for an attractive route into Man United’s lacklustre midfield – indeed, the Spaniard was reduced to sub duties for the second match in succession as Jesse Lingard (4.2) kept his role on the flank.

United’s trip to Merseyside yielded their 11th clean sheet of the campaign – more than any other side. Given the surfeit of injured defenders at the club, Chris Smalling represents the only secure route into their rearguard. Although he carries a prohibitive price tag (6.7), match-ups against Southampton, Stoke and Sunderland harbour strong shut-out potential over the next four Gameweeks.

Klopp’s Men Stutter Again

Defeat at the hands of Man United means that Liverpool lay claim to just two wins across their previous six outings, with inconsistency at both ends making it hard to pinpoint any tantalising pick-ups among Jurgen Klopp’s squad. Certainly, the Reds are suffering from a dreadful shot-conversion rate (4.2% since Gameweek 17) that stems from their lack of a consistent presence up front. That being said, their favourable batch of upcoming fixtures (nor, lei, SUN, avl) could reward those Fantasy managers who take a punt on the likes of Roberto Firmino, if the Brazilian can rediscover the form that served up a brace against Arsenal last Wednesday.

Ozil Absence Blunts Gunners

Mesut Ozil’s omission from the matchday squad was the chief talking point prior to Arsenal’s 0-0 draw against Stoke City. The Germany international had an inflamed foot but is expected to be passed fit for the Gunners’ home tie against Chelsea next Sunday.

Arsenal struggled to carve open the hosts’ organised back line in the absence of their midfield orchestrator – notching 14 fewer key passes than Newcastle United (20) this Gameweek – but did manage to secure their third clean sheet in four matches. Hector Bellerin, Nacho Monreal and Laurent Koscielny all serve as alluring routes into a defence that enjoys three home encounters over the next four Gameweeks (CHE, SOU, bou, LEI).

Another shut-out for Potters

The Potters chalked up six more attempts (14 compared to eight) and double Arsenal’s tally of shots on target (six to three) but ultimately failed to muster a single big chance without the injured Xherdan Shaqiri pulling the strings. Nonetheless, Jack Butland’s 24% ownership profited from the Staffordshire outfit’s first clean sheet in four fixtures. Given that Stoke have accrued the joint-second-most clean sheets on the road (five), they’ll fancy their chances of rebuffing Leicester City’s misfiring attack (two goals in five) next Gameweek, whilst upcoming trips to United and Bournemouth won’t hold much fear in light of their defensive form.

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  1. M.I.A.
    • 12 Years
    8 years, 9 months ago

    Arnie owners - are you holding or shipping?

    1. Az
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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      • 15 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      shipping him or mahrez for payet i think.

    2. A.T
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      Holding

    3. Artorias
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      Holding

    4. Forget Special, I am the ON…
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      Holding this week and will ship after

    5. FrankieTheGent
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      Holding

    6. Poison Apple
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      Definitely holding

  2. luke25
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 9 months ago

    Ayew and Ighalo left, hoping for a repeat from Ayew after last match! Every single time I rely on a MNF match for points though it always disappoints me.

  3. Ten Season Wonder
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 9 months ago

    Wayne Rooney is a serious option now aint he...

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

      Yep, getting that way. Kane is on thin ice in my team.

      1. Pea Soup
        • 13 Years
        8 years, 9 months ago

        Goal, assist and bonus not enough?

    2. RubeRx
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      never heard of him

  4. Woy
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 9 months ago

    Just noticed how cheap my mid is:
    £5.4 , £6.4 , £6.1 , £7.8 , £9.9

    1. luke25
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      Who is it? They selling prices or value?

    2. UCL Fantasy
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      • 14 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      Fairly similar to mine

      Alli - Mahrez - Ozil - Payet. Not sure who the other 6m~ mid is though 🙂

      1. Woy
        • 10 Years
        8 years, 9 months ago

        This, and Deulofeu. Was trying desperately to find a good 6.5 and under mid on Saturday before Kun went up (-4) and had to bin Carroll for him. Real options was Cabaye (nah), Liverpool mid (rotation risk), or Deulofeu who is a rotation risk himself. But he's good when he's starting XI so I took the risk..... and fixtures are excellent. Now boast Lukaku, Kane, Kun front 3 with killer Defence too imo.

  5. grifster69
    • 12 Years
    8 years, 9 months ago

    Help needed (2 fts)
    a)Williams/Ali>Daniels/Barkey
    b)Williams/Ali>Targett/Payet(Have Forster aswell)

  6. Syd.
    • 15 Years
    8 years, 9 months ago

    A week of stress free injury concerns apart from training of course

    1. Jafooli
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      Ah yeah was going to ask if there was any mid week fixtures this week.

      I guess not?

      1. Beavis
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        8 years, 9 months ago

        FA Cup replays

        1. Jafooli
          • 12 Years
          8 years, 9 months ago

          Ah right, any PL teams Beavis?

          1. luke25
            • 9 Years
            8 years, 9 months ago

            Leicester v Spurs
            Liverpool v Exeter

            1. Jafooli
              • 12 Years
              8 years, 9 months ago

              Cheers Luke....

  7. luke25
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 9 months ago

    Tempted by Henderson but he's done sweet FA pretty much this season.

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

    I never again complain about my bad luck.

    Gw18: Captained Aguero and Kane as vc. Aguero didn't play Kane scored a brace

    Gw22: Switched armband from Kane to Kun 15 minutes before dead line. Özil didn't play and Gosling 1st sub.

    1. RubeRx
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      bookmarked

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

        😀

    2. Gooner Kebab
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      Looked like skills to me 🙂

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

        Atleast I was right about selling Vardy 🙂

    3. Beavis
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      Any idea how we getting on in Wimbledon this week?

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

        No idea but I would assume us doing pretty well.

        1. ZLNR
          • 8 Years
          8 years, 9 months ago

          https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1m-0_-g1oDN9-q_LXwfmjv4_3zvbx79VWSDLe7M0hmTQ/pubhtml

          You two are on 103 vs 113 no idea about who left to play

    4. El-Kloppico
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      Any idea about your next Captain for GW23? :p

  9. lickwidice
    • 14 Years
    8 years, 9 months ago

    Lloris ( Butland)

    Bellerin, Simpsion , Evans ( Dann,Williams)
    Payet, Alli, Ozil, Mahrez (Arnautovic)
    Aguero, Kane, Lukaku

    Kane --> Rooney a good option for GW23?

    1. lickwidice
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      or williams --> Jagielka

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

    Kane or Ighalo?

    1. El-Kloppico
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      Hurricane

  11. Jafooli
    • 12 Years
    8 years, 9 months ago

    Everyone aspiring for a front three of Kun - Kane - Lukaku, right?

    1. SpaceCadet
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      Not me. I already have that 🙂

    2. Forget Special, I am the ON…
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      I am currently with Costa in place of Kaku but if Costa is out I'll be tempted to get Kaku too

    3. crikeybruce
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      I've had it for the last few weeks and it's great!

    4. RubeRx
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      Ighalo is just as good as Kane if not better 🙂

    5. che
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      Fair few got rid of Luka and will no doubt be getting him back with those fixtures. Pleased I kept him. That's defo the template frontline. Looking good ATM

    6. Woy
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      My front 3, very happy with it

      1. Jafooli
        • 12 Years
        8 years, 9 months ago

        Good lad Woy....

  12. Forget Special, I am the ON…
    • 13 Years
    8 years, 9 months ago

    Guys - any update on Diego Costa's injury ?

    1. diego_costa
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      I'm fine, lol

  13. Christina.
    • 14 Years
    8 years, 9 months ago

    Time to sell KdB? 1 assist in 4 games...homeboy that hammers minnows....none of those remaining until end of the season?

    1. Forget Special, I am the ON…
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      ya too much money for that kinda return.... + Silva is back who will get more assists

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

      Not yet. Good looking fixtures coming

      1. Christina.
        • 14 Years
        8 years, 9 months ago

        Silva is matching him with 70 min less played and nearly 1m less...

        1. Christina.
          • 14 Years
          8 years, 9 months ago

          *over last 4 weeks

      2. Christina.
        • 14 Years
        8 years, 9 months ago

        not at home...

    3. Jafooli
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      Gone for me this week......

      1. Christina.
        • 14 Years
        8 years, 9 months ago

        oohhhh....ooohh....for who?

        1. Jafooli
          • 12 Years
          8 years, 9 months ago

          Barkley, to fund Ighalo to Lukaku

          SWA, NEW, sto, WBA....not passing up on that.

          1. Christina.
            • 14 Years
            8 years, 9 months ago

            nice.

            how's your season so far?

            1. Jafooli
              • 12 Years
              8 years, 9 months ago

              Decent GW has made a big difference......moved 40k > 7.5K with Ighalo to play.

              Yourself?

      2. RubeRx
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        8 years, 9 months ago

        This.

        Exactly the reason why I should keep him

    4. Beavis
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      Might transfer him out for Sanchez this week.

    5. RubeRx
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      No

    6. crikeybruce
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      From the games I've seen he's always there most attacking and direct threat from midfield. He's staying in my team for the long term.

    7. 50 Shades Oshea
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      Only holding just in case the double Gw goes ahead...

  14. sthelenslad92
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 9 months ago

    My current line-up:

    Cech - Hennessey
    Zouma - Alderweireld - Sagna - Simpson - Collins
    KDB - Ozil - Mahrez - Alli - Payet
    Aguero - Ighalo - Lukaku

    I have 0.1 in the bank, Sagna didn't start this week. Do I?

    A) De Bruyne & Sagna - Silva & Baines?
    B) De Bruyne & Collins - Silva & Wollscheid?

    1. diego_costa
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      A

  15. Harvey Spector
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 9 months ago

    What plans for Wild Card? Will you guys use it if only Liverpool and Everton have a DGW or you will wait for a DGW for all the teams?

    1. Forget Special, I am the ON…
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      I'd wait cz I am behind in ML

      1. Harvey Spector
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 9 months ago

        then you should use it instead of waiting till the end of the season..

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

      I'll wait for more..

    3. Perchinho
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      I'll probably use it in GW35: GW 34 will have loads of DGWs and GW35 will have loads of blanks, it could get messy.

      https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1zcb5jGdVitByKQ8R1X4gcEBpiNY9qbLylr72btlTubc/edit#gid=629680924

  16. Simon Says...
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 9 months ago

    Team help please - 1.3 IT:

    Butland, Ruddy,
    Ivanovic, Toby, Moreno, Huth, Francis
    KDB, Ozil, Payet, Alli, Mahrez
    Kane, Lukaku, Igahlo

    Unless Igalho scores big tonight, I'm looking to play wildcard and do this:
    Igalho > Kun
    KDB > Wijnaldum or Willian
    Ivanovic > 4.5 Mil defender

    Thoughts?
    Thanks

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

    Ozil Ramsey Payet Mahrez (Gosling)
    Kaku Kane Kun
    Next move probably next week, one of Arsenel mids to Sanchez, agree? Of course could change if injuries or other stuff.

  18. sthelenslad92
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 9 months ago

    I'd switch out Ramsey, I know Ozil didn't play yesterday but he's uber consistent.

  19. Pinnochio
    • 14 Years
    8 years, 9 months ago

    Posted on a dead page

    On an upward curve. Want to keep it going.

    Dawson and Kane -> Baines and Lukaku

    OR

    Mahrez and Ighalo -> Albrighton (5th mid) and Lukaku

    Really like the first one

    1. diego_costa
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      B&K

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

      I mean Baines and Kaku

    3. tommass4
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      Baines Lukaku for me,but I'd say it's a little too late for Lukaku,as after two game weeks expect him to be sold a lot and loose his value.

      1. Pinnochio
        • 14 Years
        8 years, 9 months ago

        Had him for ages. Getting him back for the next two. He could go mental in those fixtures. Think its hilarious that ppl are selling him now.

  20. tommass4
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 9 months ago

    Do we expext double game week any time soon?

  21. ZLNR
    • 8 Years
    8 years, 9 months ago

    Butland - Schmeicel

    Koscielny - Sagna - Alderweireld - Azpilicueta - Dann

    Mahrez- De Bruyne- Ramsey - Özil - Alli

    Kane - Ighalo - Lukaku

    2FT 1.0m ITB 116.1m Team Value

    I'm thinking Ighalo -> Aguero (after tomorrow if there isn't another price rise due tonight) For funds that will be KdB-> 1) Gosling 2) Any other mid 4.7m or less? 3) Any other transfers more vital?

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

      That's a good TV wow, no that transfer looks good

      1. ZLNR
        • 8 Years
        8 years, 9 months ago

        Oh man I wish that looks like the othern FFS fat finger syndrome I meant to type 106.1m :/

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

    Rose up nearly 200k this week with still Ighalo and 10 to come off my bench to my highest rank this season of 788k, I realise it's awful but this season really has not been kind to me.

    Now I'm looking for some opinions. What do people think of Rooney as a pick, he finally seems to be back to his right place at the right time Rooney of old? Also why all the love for Harry Kane on here?..and what's the story with Matt Targett, will he keep that spot or why has he suddenly started playing again?

    Thanks in advance,

    I'm going to wait until after the game tonight but what do people think of

    Ighalo + Dann -> Targett and Rooney -4

    1. Nexus
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      why wouldnt people want Kane? scores every week

        • 9 Years
        8 years, 9 months ago

        Plays very deep. His 'assist' was not an assist in real world. He scored from a pen, I can assure you he takes shots only from over 20 yards.

        1. Nexus
          • 9 Years
          8 years, 9 months ago

          'deep' is nonsense, he plays up front

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

        Would've been 4 blanks in a row this week if not for a dodgy decision

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

      targetts next 2 fixtures are grim

      1. Ha.
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 9 months ago

        not even worth having as bench fodder? with any luck he might rise 2x and can bank the 0.1m

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

        Will he still be starting after those 2?

  23. sthelenslad92
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 9 months ago

    Apologies for reposting but nobody said anything, plus I've helped others out.

    *TEAM HELP NEEDED*

    Cech - Hennessey
    Zouma - Alderweireld - Sagna - Simpson - Collins
    KDB - Ozil - Mahrez - Alli - Payet
    Aguero - Ighalo - Lukaku

    I have 0.1 in the bank, Sagna didn't start this week. Do I?

    A) De Bruyne & Sagna - Silva & Baines?
    B) De Bruyne & Collins - Silva & Wollscheid?

    1. Ha.
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      Wouldn't get rid of KDB

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

        I've been without for about 6 weeks it not been too bad, he's overpriced

        1. Ha.
          • 9 Years
          8 years, 9 months ago

          Silva and KDB tend to rotate points, difference being KDB gets more when he does well.

      2. sthelenslad92
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 9 months ago

        What would you do then?

    2. che
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      Looks fine to me. But A if you must

  24. Ha.
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 9 months ago

    LEI vs STO predictions?

    Not sure what to do with Simpson and Arnie.

    1. Nexus
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      0-0 or 0-1

      1. diego_costa
        • 8 Years
        8 years, 9 months ago

        2-0
        hope so
        Vardy double

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

      0-0

  25. Nexus
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 9 months ago

    seriously considering willian, siggurdsson and ivanovic to daniels, barkley and payet for a -4.....

  26. luke25
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 9 months ago

    Silva's assist to minutes ratio is not far off Ozil, I'd expect him to overtake Ozil in the next few weeks.

    1. tommass4
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      If u already own kdb it isn't too wise to get Silva instead as u can be sorry after next game week..otherwise Silva is a good option;)

  27. Pea Soup
    • 13 Years
    8 years, 9 months ago

    A or B?

    A) Azpi ---> Baines

    B) Hennesey ---> DDG

    Hmmm.

  28. Doolittle
    • 12 Years
    8 years, 9 months ago

    Chris Gayle has just hit a 50 off 12 balls. I'd struggle with that on Stick Cricket.

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

    is there somewhere that you can see which teams let in more from set plays.
    (other than members area, if it even does that)

      1. Jafooli
        • 12 Years
        8 years, 9 months ago

        Mark gonna get Kun Jonty?

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

          get your own post pinface

          1. Jafooli
            • 12 Years
            8 years, 9 months ago

            😆

        2. UCL Fantasy
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          • 14 Years
          8 years, 9 months ago

          Looking forward to that conversation this week. Not sure he'll be so confident in KDB covering points going forward

          1. Jafooli
            • 12 Years
            8 years, 9 months ago

            Best comment of the last scoutcast was when he said 'Aguero's got one or two hatty's in him', well effectively he got the first one this GW and with an armband that's big points especially when relying on Lukaku (2pt) to make up the difference....

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

        if you give me a free sample of this info it may tempt me.
        sort of a loss leader 😉

  30. M.I.A.
    • 12 Years
    8 years, 9 months ago

    I've still got Vardy and was going to ship him this week but now I'm thinking may as well hold for the next 2 home games?

    1. diego_costa
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      moreover, from now he's on pens IMO