Scout Notes

Scout Notes – Gameweek 24 – Tuesday

Harry Kane scores twice as Tottenham sweep aside Norwich at Carrow Road. Jamie Vardy is also at the double as Leicester see off Liverpool, Sergio Aguero notches City’s winner at Sunderland, whilst Wayne Rooney and Anthony Martial both bag a goal and assist in United’s home win over Stoke.

Kane at the double

Harry Kane registered his third brace of the campaign and second penalty in three outings as Tottenham ran out 3-0 victors over Norwich City at Carrow Road. The Spurs striker has produced four goals in three starts and racked up three more shots on target (12) than any forward over the last four Gameweeks, which bodes well for his attacking prospects when Watford visit on Saturday.

Shifting our focus to the Lilywhites’ midfield, Dele Alli grabbed a goal and assist for the second Gameweek, rewarding the 248,000 new owners who drafted him in last week. The youngster was then withdrawn at the break, with Mauricio Pochettino going on to say:

“At half-time he felt unwell and was a little bit dizzy so we took the decision on the advice of the doctor to make the change. It was in the last few minutes before we left the changing room so we quickly needed to make a change, but now he is okay. We will need to assess him tomorrow, but I cannot guess for the future – only that it is important that he is much better.”

Meanwhile, Christian Eriksen came up trumps as one of our differentials, serving up a brace of assists to bring his tally to 10 for the season. Eriksen’s pair of bonus points ensures he remains ahead of Alli in the overall standings by a single point.

At the other end of the pitch, Kevin Wimmer started alongside Toby Alderweireld for the first time in the league as Spurs recorded their first clean sheet since Gameweek 18. Pitched at 4.6, the Austrian centre-back is a sure-fire starter while Jan Vertonghen is consigned to the treatment room, rendering him an alluring route into the league’s tightest defence.

Gunners’ drought continues

Despite mustering four more shots on target (10) than any team so far this Gameweek, Arsenal were held to a goalless draw at the Emirates, marking the first time in seven years that they’ve drawn three successive blanks in league ties. Nonetheless, Alexis Sanchez’ 145,000 new owners will draw encouragement for the fact he notched the joint-most shots inside the box (five) among midfielders and is next pitted against a Bournemouth defence that’s conceded in all but five match-ups this term.

On the flip side, the Gunners posted their fourth clean sheet in six outings, augmenting the appeal of their defensive assets. Priced at 4.3, Gabriel would serve as an enticing budget route into their back line if he can keep Per Mertesacker rooted to the bench – the Brazilian has now started each of the last two league outings alongside Laurent Koscielny.

Defiant Foster serves up another clean sheet

Fraser Forster chalked up 10 saves as Southampton recorded their fourth consecutive shut-out last night. The Saints haven’t conceded since the England goalkeeper returned between the sticks, bringing the likes of Virgil van Dijk and Jose Fonte (both two goals) back onto our radar.

As for Matt Targett, the 3.8-priced wing-back had to settle for a five-minute sub appearances off the bench upon Ronald Koeman’s reversion to a four-man defence, illustrating his rotation risk.

After the match, the Dutchman explained the reasoning behind his switch:

“We had a good talk about this to change it because in the last few weeks most of the opponents played with two in front and then of course I prefer to play with three at the back. Arsenal is playing with three in front and if you put five defenders you miss one or two players to control on the midfield because they are so good and they don’t need a big space to create. It was not the system. Arsenal offensively had not the productivity but offensive wise they create a lot and they play fantastic.”

The Dutchman then conceded that his defence was particularly porous last night, though, which perhaps suggests that a switch to four at the back won’t be a permanent fixture:

“Not one team in one-and-a-half years managing Southampton create what Arsenal create opportunities today. Then you need to be lucky first, and then you need to have a goalkeeper who is saving everything, and that’s maybe what I need to explain about what happened. Normally it’s more difficult for opponents to create that kind of chances against us.”

Vardy brace keeps Foxes at the summit

Leicester retained their lead at the top of the Premier League by virtue of a Jamie Vardy double. With three goals and one assist in three outings, the 7.2-priced marksman has re-established himself as a force on the Fantasy scene following a six-match spell that yielded zero goals. Similarly, Riyad Mahrez – who’s combined with Vardy for seven goals this term (no partnership has managed more) – bagged his second assist in as many starts, encouraging his 64% ownership to sit tight ahead of tricky road trips to City and Arsenal.

On the defensive front, the Foxes produced a fifth shut-out in six outings, promoting investment in their cut-price rearguard starters – the 4.8-priced Christian Fuchs has earned eight bonus points over that run. That being said, interested observers might feel inclined to wait until the schedule eases up from Gameweek 27 (NOR, WBA, wat, NEW, cry) before investing.

Aguero streak continues

Sergio Aguero’s 16th-minute strike proved decisive as Manchester City edged past Sunderland at the Stadium of Light. The Argentina international – who was captained by more than a fifth of all Fantasy managers – looks in ominous form, having amassed five goals and one assist across his previous three outings. With home clashes against Leicester and Spurs up next, though, he faces a tougher task to continue his recent showings.

Elsewhere in the Sky Blues camp, Jesus Navas laid on the assist for Aguero but had to be removed at the 76-minute mark with an apparent hamstring strain. At the back, Man City claimed their fourth clean sheet in six match-ups, rewarding Bacary Sagna’s 27% ownership, though the Frenchman missed out as Nicolas Otamendi, Joe Hart and Gael Clichy ended up with the maximum bonus points.

Antonio in the points again

In the wake of a goalless first half, West Ham struck twice in the second period to secure a 2-0 win over 10-man Villa. Michail Antonio delivered on our differential punt, netting his third goal in six starts. The former Nottingham Forest winger has produced attacking returns (three goals, five assists) in all but one of his previous seven outings so is sure to attract a new wave of owners in the lead-up to an agreeable trio of fixtures (sou, nor, SUN). Priced at just 5.3, he is owned by only 1% of FPL managers.

Having failed to score since Gameweek 7, Cheikhou Kouyate banished his barren spell with the Irons’ second of the evening. Mark Noble and Enner Valencia notched the assists, meaning the latter has posted just one blank in five league starts. Dimitri Payet, meanwhile, has now blanked in six of his last seven league appearances.

The Hammers’ second clean sheet in seven attempts earned Winston Reid and Aaron Cresswell maximum bonus at the back. Whilst the former’s 4.8 price tag is kinder, Cresswell’s points potential at both ends of the pitch means he has moved up to joint-eighth in the defender standings, just 13 points off the summit.

Afobe wins it for Cherries

Netting for the third Gameweek on the bounce, Benik Afobe bagged the winner in a 2-1 win over Crystal Palace. Coming in at 6.1, the former Arsenal frontman represents an intriguing option in that third striker slot – he’s now served up 25 points in four appearances since arriving from Wolves, with five bonus points also accrued, and now faces three home fixtures in the next four (ARS, STO, wat, SOU).

Although they were without Junior Stanislas due to an ongoing knee complaint, Bournemouth’s wide men still picked up the points. Marc Pugh’s strike took his tally to a goal and two assists in the last three, while Matt Ritchie notched an assist from the opposite flank upon his return to the starting XI. The fit-again Joshua King was afforded a 23-minute cameo on his return from the treatment room.

Dann goal not enough for Palace

Scott Dann tallied his fourth goal of the season as the Eagles slumped to their fifth successive defeat. The 5.8-priced centre-back ranks second among defenders for goals scored – behind Patrick van Aanholt (five) – and moved up to fifth in the defender standings last night, despite playing within a back line that’s recorded just three clean sheets since Gameweek 12.

Wilfried Zaha continued his fine form for the Eagles; after teeing up Dann for the hosts’ strike, he has now supplied an assist in each of the last two Gameweeks and also bagged the FA Cup winner against Stoke at the weekend. Priced at 5.3, he could take advantage of a schedule that pits his side against Swansea, Watford, West Brom and Sunderland in the next four Gameweeks.

Rooney and Martial pick up the points

Manchester United produced a rare display of free-flowing attacking football as they put three past an underwhelming Stoke City outfit. Wayne Rooney and Anthony Martial continued their recent resurgence, bagging a goal and assist apiece. The Red Devils captain flattered to deceive in the first half of the season – scoring two goals – but now boasts five strikes and two assists in five starts. United’s upcoming schedule, which pits them against Chelsea and Arsenal in the next three, may prove enough of a deterrent.

Looking at United’s budget pick-ups, Jesse Lingard (4.2) piqued our interest with his second goal in the last four Gameweeks and he has now started their last five in all competitions. At the back, Cameron Borthwick-Jackson is also worth a mention, given that the 4.0-priced academy product recorded an assist and offers a tempting short-term route into a patchwork rearguard that racked up their twelfth clean sheet of the campaign last night – more than any other side.

Siggy nets again

Swansea extended their unbeaten run to three league matches with a 1-1 draw at the Hawthorns. Gylfi Sigurdsson (7.0) found the target yet again for the Welsh outfit, scoring for the fourth time in five Gameweeks – with a 3% ownership, he’s looking a fine differential right now ahead of back-to-back home encounters with Palace and Southampton. New boy Alberto Paloschi had to settle for a place on the bench but came on at the break after Ki Sung-yeung was forced off due to a clash of heads.

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

    So Targett dropped from starting XI last night... was it just tactical as Koeman wanted to play a more defensive formation? I personally think he will play again this weekend, but might just be a deluded owner...

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

      Tactical. Koeman wanted a back 4 against 3 forwards of Arsenal. But I think rotation will always be a possibility for Targett

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

      Scroll up.

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

      We all knew it was coming. Not even sure whether to play him next GW through the worry of a sub appearence.

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

        I'm starting him next GW. Feel more confident about him returning than Simpson delivering a CS vs Man City

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

          It's either ward or targett for me. Ward has been massive let down.

    4. SAY SOMETHING SIGNIFICANT
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      I'd guess it was tactical. Playing a relatively new and risky 5-man defence vs Arsenal's attack could have been a recipe for disaster.

  2. sglancelot
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 9 months ago

    Cech | 4m
    Soure | Dier | Simpson | Nyom | Bertie
    Alli | Ozil | Mahrez | Payet | Arnie
    Kun | Kane | Lukaku

    2FT 0ITB,

    Any glaring transfers I have to make?

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

      Glaring no, but it could use a new midfielder.

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

    Firmino has some strange stats from last night.

    In other news watching SSN and they're debating whether alli or vardy's goal is better. Surely most on here will agree has to be Vardy? Got me way more excited first time I saw it.

    1. Lingardium Leviosa.
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      Alli for me. The skill with the first touch, then to dink it over the defender, and then to score. Damn!

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

        It was great don't get me wrong, just didn't get me that excited. I rewound Vardy's goal about five times last night. Class.

      • 11 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      Alli hands down for me haha

    2. Bøwstring The Carp
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      They were both great but Vardy's as you said got me well more excited

    3. UCL Fantasy
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      Alli's was the better goal overall but Vardy's looks better (versus Alli's actual shot).

      Alli lost points for bottom corner not top and the ball bouncing before it went in

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

        Technically yeah I can see your point, but vardy's goal had mahrez's raking ball too and the strike was executed to perfection. Best goal I've seen so far in the PL this season.

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

        This. I think Alli's was the much more difficult goal, technically it was sublime, but Vardy's was aesthetically more pleasing. However, it wasn't even the best bit of play in the Leicester game:

        https://twitter.com/MiraIIas/status/694637867453321223

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

          Yeah noticed that on the highlights. Tremendous. That's what confidence breeds.

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

      idk, I just saw Vardy's for the first time just now, and it is a good goal, but it did just sit and and ask to be walloped! And the keeper was effectively lobbed which he should be really.

      Alli really manufactured his from nothing.

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

        terrible typos! 🙁

        *just sit up
        *shouldn't be

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

        You say that as if it was still easy for vardy to just wallip it into the top corner, or even have the audaciousness to try it.

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

          I didn't mean that it was easy, just more of a hit and hope, but it is still a great goal.

  4. drughi
    • 15 Years
    8 years, 9 months ago

    Kane, Aguero or Sanchez for the armband next week ?

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

      Sanchez

  5. Bøwstring The Carp
    • 13 Years
    8 years, 9 months ago

    Bottomed, sorry.

    Anyone wanna give me their thoughts on this team? Have a few transfer ideas in my head already just want to get feedback first

    Hennessey// DDG
    Toby// Dawson// Williams// Daniels// Simpson
    Ozil// Payet// Mahrez// Alli// Gosling
    Vardy// Aguero// Lukaku

    Free transfers: 2
    Money in the bank: 5.2m

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

      i'd be looking to get sanchez in there somewhere. Athough its already a good squad.

      1. Bøwstring The Carp
        • 13 Years
        8 years, 9 months ago

        Wouldn't mind changing Gosling to Lingard but seems a waste of a transfer considering I may need Bournemouth cover down the line for the GW30 blanks

        Might do Ozil ---> Sanchez

        1. FF Dirtbag
          • 13 Years
          8 years, 9 months ago

          Solid transfer. Your team seems healthy otherwise mate. I would be scared of Kane's form though. Depends on lukaku tonight

  6. Lingardium Leviosa.
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 9 months ago

    Any news on;

    Evans

    Wollscheid

    Alli

    ?

    1. The Orienteer - find me in …
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      ? I'm not sure about. Might be fit (or not).

  7. SAY SOMETHING SIGNIFICANT
    • 8 Years
    8 years, 9 months ago

    After watching MoTD last night, I'm considering a one-week-special Arsenal midfield double up of Ozil, who I currently have, and Sanchez, who I can get in for the disappointing Silva. Viable?

    1. SAY SOMETHING SIGNIFICANT
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      Then Payet in for Ozil, after WHU have played that impenitrable SOU defence.

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

      Yes. Arsenal could have scored a hat-full yesterday.
      Forster was man of the match, after all.

      1. SAY SOMETHING SIGNIFICANT
        • 8 Years
        8 years, 9 months ago

        I really think Arsenal are going to drub someone soon. Or maybe it's just wishful thinking?

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

      I like it.

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

      Despite not converting it sounded like they were linking up v.well last night.
      Got Sanchez in but keeping Ozil for a little longer.

      The quality players of this season have had barren spells but found form again eg: Vardy, Mahrez even Ayew.

      1. SAY SOMETHING SIGNIFICANT
        • 8 Years
        8 years, 9 months ago

        I love Ozil in real football terms as well as FF terms, but I can't really justify to myself having both him and Alexis long term. Even short term they have 3, maybe 4, games against good defences coming up in their next 5. Normally I'd said with Ozil just ticking over nicely, but Sanchez is more explosive, thus better (C) potential, and he seems desperate to play well after his injury.

        1. SAY SOMETHING SIGNIFICANT
          • 8 Years
          8 years, 9 months ago

          *side with

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

          I think it's worth seeing which Sanchez we get first. Last season's Sanchez or the one pre-injury this season who does nothing for 10 games but explodes in 3.

          Most people were moving from Sanchez to Ozil before the injury because Ozil kept ticking over every week at was at least 2m cheaper, so If Ozil can find his form again he's still a good option.

          1. SAY SOMETHING SIGNIFICANT
            • 8 Years
            8 years, 9 months ago

            Very true. Based on the limited data of this GW and the FA cup game (admittedly vs Burnley) Sanchez is looking sharp.

    5. ★Kuntheman★
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      I'm doing this myself!

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

        me too...

        also Silva has a blank in GW27 anyway, and plays LEI and TOT defence before

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

          ...and me.

  8. JamesFG
    • 8 Years
    8 years, 9 months ago

    2 FT, 0.2 ITB
    Butland Hennessey
    Bellerin Dier Daniels Cathcart Simpson
    Sanchez Ozil Payet Mahrez Stanislas
    Kun Kane Lukaku

    A) Lukaku->Vardy + Stanislas->Alli
    B) Mahrez->Alli and upgrade Cathcart
    C) Payet->Alli and upgrade Cathcart
    D) ???

    Any help appreciated!

    1. Cesc Pistols
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      A.

  9. Lovren an elevator
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 9 months ago

    Is Austin injured?

    1. FF Dirtbag
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      Yes Koeman said he had a small injury. No idea how long he will be out Wait for pressers

    2. Volley127
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      Yeah minor though. Should be back very soon.

  10. RamaJama
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    8 years, 9 months ago

    Butland to Forster a good transfer?

    Hennessy and Forster seems to rotate well the next weeks.

    2.8 in the bank

    Hennessy, Butland
    Bellerin, Sagna, Ward, Zouma, Simpson
    De Breune, Özil, Payet, Alli, Mahrez
    Aguero, Ighalo, Kane

  11. Kase II
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    8 years, 9 months ago

    I take it we can be pretty confident the DGW for Man City is not happening right?

    Less than a week is far too short to arrange police, stewards, away traveling support etc.

    Thinking Silva out for Sanchez after last nights performance.

    1. FF Dirtbag
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      It won't happen in DGW25 in my eyes

    2. ᶠᶦˡᵗʰʸLucre $$$
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      About a 1% chance it will happen

    3. ★Kuntheman★
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      Agreed.

  12. Zizou
    • 14 Years
    8 years, 9 months ago

    Lukaku > Kane?

    1. FF Dirtbag
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      Yes I would depending on tonights game

    2. Lingardium Leviosa.
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      Not yet.

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

        well i'll wait till fri but sensible transfer?

        1. Lingardium Leviosa.
          • 10 Years
          8 years, 9 months ago

          Uh huh!

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

    Nailed on replacement for Wollscheid or Evans, in the same price bracket.
    Struggling to get 3 defenders out this weekend.

    1. Volley127
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      Thinking of doing Evans to Wimmier. Hard to say with complete confidence he is nailed but I feel fairly certain.

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

        Good call. But I have a Spurs defender already.
        Like the look of Gabriel. But he is not a nailed on starter.

        1. Volley127
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 12 Years
          8 years, 9 months ago

          Ahh fair enough, I do not.

          Daniels might be worth considering? Unless you have a Bournemouth. Or Simpson, will be a certainty to play in the blank week at least.

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

            Yes, good suggestions.

        2. FF Dirtbag
          • 13 Years
          8 years, 9 months ago

          How long is Vertonghen out for then?

          1. Volley127
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 12 Years
            8 years, 9 months ago

            Up to 2 months I believe.

            1. FF Dirtbag
              • 13 Years
              8 years, 9 months ago

              Ouch wow. Worth getting wimmer then. How much is he?!

              1. Volley127
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                • 12 Years
                8 years, 9 months ago

                Worth it for me as the full backs are too rotation prone and Alder is so expensive. Wimmer is 4.6

                1. FF Dirtbag
                  • 13 Years
                  8 years, 9 months ago

                  That's great value. Luckily I bought Alder when he was cheaper!

    2. Your Mum's Athletic
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      Souare, Wimmer

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

        Souare. I have Hennesey already. Don't really want to double up on Palace.

        1. Your Mum's Athletic
          • 13 Years
          8 years, 9 months ago

          post your team then with your predicament as to not waste time

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

            Hennesey-Elliot
            Sagna-Dier-Evans-Wollschied-Nyom

            1. FF Dirtbag
              • 13 Years
              8 years, 9 months ago

              Go wimmer.

    3. Lingardium Leviosa.
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      Palace def maybe

    4. Vincent Adultman
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      Fuchs

  14. FF Dirtbag
    • 13 Years
    8 years, 9 months ago

    Can anyone give me some thoughts on my team? I'm thinking of saving my FT for the incoming rainy days of blanks and DGWs. What do you think?

    Butland Hennessey
    Alderweireld Bellerin Bertrand Simpson Targett
    Ozil Payet Mahrez Firmino Alli
    Lukaku Aguero Kane

    (Possibility of a rage transfer of Lukaku -> vardy, is possible however)

    1. FF Dirtbag
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      Got 3.1 mill in the bank and 1 FT

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

      If you've a few quid, maybe time to say bye to Targett

      1. FF Dirtbag
        • 13 Years
        8 years, 9 months ago

        Im considering Firmino -> Sanchez just to change it up a bit.

        1. Volley127
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 12 Years
          8 years, 9 months ago

          Thinking saving is your best bet. Wouldn't be keen on getting rid of Firm with Sunderland at home next week, despite Liverpool's unpredictability.

          Who are you planning on benching also from your front 8?

          1. FF Dirtbag
            • 13 Years
            8 years, 9 months ago

            Yeah I was thinking of saving for the future, just don't seem to be gaining on league leaders because of my template-ness. Sanchez could change that a bit.

            I'm gonna bench Payet at the moment.

            1. Volley127
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 12 Years
              8 years, 9 months ago

              Fair shout! I'm being slightly hypocritical in my advice because I do actually have Sanchez! I think the decision is very 50/50 though. And Pool also have villa the following week.. Might be worth the transfer though!

  15. flippetyflop
    • 11 Years
    8 years, 9 months ago

    Would you play Sagna (home to leicester) or Moreno (home to sunderland) this week?

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

      If I had city cover I'd probably play them over moreno but I think I will be play moreno unfortunately

  16. danishdynamite
    • 13 Years
    8 years, 9 months ago

    So I need an Ozil>Sanchez enabler

    Toby > Walker / Dier

    or

    Dawson > Simpson / Borthwick Jackson

    In an ideal world, I'd like to keep Dawson for a wee while longer, but ....... damned if I know

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

      Dawson > Simpson if you can bench for the next couple

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

        Thx - I can bench him with no huge problem

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

    DDG / Butland
    Bellerin / Dawson / Moreno / Toby / Targett
    Sanchez / Ozil / Mahrez / Payet / Alli
    Kane / Aguero / Ighalo

    Anything pressing? Maybe Dawson or Moreno to someone? Or Ozil out?

    Thanks

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

      1FT with 0.5 itb

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

      Targett > Simpson, but hardly urgent

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

        So maybe hold on to the transfer?

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

          I would

  18. Mr. Blonde
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 9 months ago

    Suggestions would be much appreciated!

    1 FT, 2.8 ITB

    Butland (EVE) Hennessy (swa)
    Bellerin (sou) Daniels (ARS) Toby (WAT) Simpson (mci) Moreno (SUN)
    Ozil (sou) Firmino (SUN) Mahrez (mci) Payet (sou) Gosling (ARS)
    Lukaku (sto) Kane (WAT) Kun (LEI)

    A. Butland to Forster
    B. Gosling to Alli
    C. Save
    D. Other

    1. Cesc Pistols
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      Wait to see if Alli's passed fit. Otherwise A.

  19. Cesc Pistols
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 9 months ago

    Potential WC team:

    Hart, Hennessey
    Alder, Monreal, Zouma, Williams, Simpson
    Sanchez, Firmino, Alli, Mahrez, Stanislas
    Kun, Kane, Lukaku

    Am I missing anything? Suggestions?

    Thanks! 🙂

    1. Evs
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 15 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      Not sure I'm sold on Firmino

      I'm liking the rest

      1. Cesc Pistols
        • 10 Years
        8 years, 9 months ago

        Cheers, Evs. Firmino is more of a 2-week punt (besides the DGW, obviously). Don't you like his stats?

        1. Evs
          • Has Moderation Rights
          • 15 Years
          8 years, 9 months ago

          Not a fan, would prefer other mf options ...

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

            This

          2. Cesc Pistols
            • 10 Years
            8 years, 9 months ago

            Really tempted by Payet/Antonio or Siggy/Ayew, by the way...

    2. juggos
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      I'd get rid of stan. I don't know when he's expected to be back and even then I don't think he is nailed on anymore. With a blank gw 27 for 3 of your attacking players, you'd need a much stronger 5th mid option. Save some money in defence and upgrade him. Antonio looks a solid pick, Alder to Wimmer can make up the money.

      Also Vardy, Afobe and possibly Iggy seem to be in better form than Lukaku at the moment but he can disprove this tonight

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

        Also if you can swing it, simpson to huth or fuchs as they'd bring in more bonus and are more of a goal threat in my opinion

      2. Cesc Pistols
        • 10 Years
        8 years, 9 months ago

        Wow, thanks a lot, Juggos. Great advices! Assuming Targett was merely rotated last night, I could do the following:

        Hart, Hennessey
        Alder, Monreal, Williams, Huth, Targett
        Sanchez, Firmino, Alli, Mahrez, Antonio
        Kun, Kane, Lukaku

        And depending on their form, I could easily downgrade Firmino and/or Lukaku in the coming GWs.

        What do you think?

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

          I really like the balance now with Antonio instead. Gives you whu cover who have scored consistently since Payet came back and he's actually been out performing Payet. Just be prepared for the benching headaches lol.
          I agree you have time if any of those players get injured or out of form and the upside to having them with a fully playable bench is that those with a gw 27 blank will have a dgw hopefully in the near future

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

    1 Koscielny
    2 Sagna
    3 Alderweireld
    4 Dann
    5 Azpilicueta

    If you had to sell one this week who would it be or save the FT purely to do it next week.

    I'm thinking 2 to avoid owning too many blankers already need to shift Kaku for at least a week as going to bench Aguero. However 4 and 5 are also ones I don't mind downgrading ( CRY have lost their defensive form but Dann is still getting Att returns )

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

      Dann.

    • 9 Years
    8 years, 9 months ago

    Why doesn't Afobe last 90 minutes? Any Wolves or Bournemouth fans here?

    1. Cowboy John
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      Wolves fan here.

      He almost always played 90 minutes, or near enough, for us. Not sure what's going on at Bournemouth. He may have been dealing with a couple of niggling injuries?

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

    Stoke next 4 fixtures - Everton (h), Bournemouth (a), Villa (h), Newcastle (h)

    Still worth bringing in a defender with Shawcross out and potentially Wollscheid too? Need a decent defender I can play over next 3-4 weeks. Current defenders:

    Smalling, Rose, Bertrand, Daniels and Huth

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

      West Ham or Saints

      1. UCL Fantasy
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 14 Years
        8 years, 9 months ago

        Have Bertrand already. Only thing that puts me off West Ham is 2 away games in next 2

    2. Cesc Pistols
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      It does look good on paper, but I just don't trust Stoke's defence anymore. It could hurt not having a cover, but I might get rid of Wolls myself on my WC.

      1. UCL Fantasy
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 14 Years
        8 years, 9 months ago

        Not really too bothered about cover but would like a defender with nice fixtures

  22. Flynny
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 9 months ago

    Chaps....any advice on what to do with this lot....mid table mediocrity in my mini leagues this season... 1.1itb and 1ft....do I save it?.......

    Ddg
    Koscielny dier Williams moreno dawson
    Sanchez mahrez alli payet firmino
    Kun ighalo lukaku

      • 9 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      Save

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

        Cheer. Probably sensible

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

      Depends on how lukaku looks tonight but no Kane may be hurting you. Lukaku to Kane would definitely tempt me if he blanks. And even then gw 27 is a blank for Rom

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

    How nailed is Kouyate? Other than Payet whats the best cheap way into the West Ham mid? Just interested in alternatives to Antonio

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

      Also how nailed is Cedirc for Saints?? He's played 90 last 2 games and 80+ last 4

    2. Volley127
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      Why not Antonio? He's surely the best bet after Payet.

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

        I would say he's on par with Payet

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

          At the moment he's better than payet.

          1. Volley127
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 12 Years
            8 years, 9 months ago

            Certainly he's doing great recently. I think long run I'd bet on Payet to outscore him just though. Both good options I'd think though.

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

      Just get antonio.

    4. Cradders
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      Antonio it is, thanks guys!! Was just curious of other options thats all

  24. MITHRRANDIRR
    • 11 Years
    8 years, 9 months ago

    Everton-Newcastle, over 2.5 goals @ 1.6. Take it?

  25. tikka mo'salah
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 9 months ago

    Not really sure what to do with my 1FT this week.

    Hennessey

    Bellerín - Toby - Moreno

    Payet - Mahrez - Alli - Sánchez

    Ighalo - Agüero(C) - Kane

    Bench: Butland - Ramsey, Dann, Targett. £2.1m in the bank

    Will get rid of Ramsey soon, but unsure who to pick. Also thinking Moreno out for Soton defender after GW26.

    Any suggestions, or gtg?

  26. FISSH
    • 11 Years
    8 years, 9 months ago

    Butland > Forster?

  27. ★Kuntheman★
    • 8 Years
    8 years, 9 months ago

    Thoughts on this move?

    Silva>Sanchez
    Lukaku>Valencia

    Captain Sanchez, bench Valencia, and play:

    Sanchez(c)(BOU) Ozil(BOU) Firmino(SUN) Alli(WAT) Payet(SOU)
    Aguero(LEI) Kane(WAT)

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

    Winston Reid. Talk to me.

    1. ★Kuntheman★
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      Solid option but Cresswell is worth it if you can get him

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

        I agree with Kun

  29. Your Mum's Athletic
    • 13 Years
    8 years, 9 months ago

    Thoughts guys and gals?

    Butland

    Toby Bellerin Jagielka

    Ozil Mahrez Payet Alli

    Aguero Kane Lukaku

    Subs: McCarthy Gosling Simpson R.Bennett - 4.5itb, 1FT

    I've got one eye on Lukaku < Vardy for the blank/sooner
    The other eye on Ozil < Sanchez
    Third eye on just save FT

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

      Trust your third eye

      1. Your Mum's Athletic
        • 13 Years
        8 years, 9 months ago

        giggity

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

      what is Jags doing on your team? Ozil still creating a lot of chances.

      1. Your Mum's Athletic
        • 13 Years
        8 years, 9 months ago

        cheap everton defender, him not playing meant i've had simpson points off bench 😉