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 The youngster was then withdrawn at the break, with Mauricio Pochettino going on to say: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. Trigg ⭐️
    • 12 Years
    8 years, 9 months ago

    Kane - 10, 5, 13
    Alli 2, 13, 10
    Eriksen - 15, 7, 11

    I find it hard to justify triple attack for any team, but how can I justify selling any of those 3 this week, before Watford at home?

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

      I wouldn't, especially when all three play in GW 27 against Swansea while others have blanks.

      1. Trigg ⭐️
        • 12 Years
        8 years, 9 months ago

        Aye, good point. I want Sanchez in, but Arsenal are firing blanks right now, so not overly urgent.

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

      I think those numbers speak volumes about how illogical is the fear of the double/triple up. Evaluate each player on their own merit. Their scores don't change depending on which other players you own.

      1. Trigg ⭐️
        • 12 Years
        8 years, 9 months ago

        True, triple Liverpool worked very well not so long ago with the S&S&S.

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

        Yes exactly. I made the mistake a few weeks ago of getting rid of Kane, because I brought Alli in, thinking he would cover Spurs' points. I did the same with Walcott/Sanchez earlier in the season and it's now clear to me that I wasn't looking at it logically.

        It's like the brain tricks you into thinking you needed cover from a lot of different teams.

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

        I think the fear of tripling up is the fear of that team going out of form, and suddenly you have 3 blanks every week. Obviously Spurs aren't going to start failing any time soon though.

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

      Alli plays better away from home.
      Eriksen has had his monthly points.
      Kane has had two penalties.

      Justify away

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

      Trigg, please stop this. You have made 3 sound investments and are reaping the rewards, Congrats 🙂 !

      Clearly, just keep them all, for now, and stop asking!

      When they give you a reason too, sell. But not now.

      Kane & Alli owner here, long may it continue!

      1. Trigg ⭐️
        • 12 Years
        8 years, 9 months ago

        It's just a humble brag, for owning 3 of the most in-form attackers, to be honest 😉

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

      Why do you need to sell one?

      1. Trigg ⭐️
        • 12 Years
        8 years, 9 months ago

        If Spurs blank, so does my team, essentially.

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

          But they're not so don't worry 🙂

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

      Dont sell

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

    I seriously do not get this Jagielka thing!?!

    1. Trigg ⭐️
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      2 really good home games and he was really cheap, due to being injured earlier in the season.

      I got him, believing he had a decent chance of 1 or 2 CS in the next few weeks.

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

        Don't get me wrong i used to love the odd Everton defender last season and even touched on Galloway this season! But it is just all wrong this season!

    2. All about the galacticos
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      I dont get the it either, people seem to associate this defense, with the one under moyes
      all that good work has unravelled under martinez

  3. Beanz
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    8 years, 9 months ago

    Ozil & Lukaku -> Sanchez & Vardy.

    Good move?

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

      Yes, but be prepared to bench Vardy. I'd make that move after this week anyway.

    2. Trigg ⭐️
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      Not sure if I want Vardy just yet. I'll probably be doing Luka to Vardy in 2 weeks.

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

        Agreed, but i need to free some funds to get Sanchez - I'm 0.2m short...

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

    Everyone.

    Get your > and your < going the right bloody way.

    Please.

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

      Ozil > Sanchez is a popular move, but overall Sanchez > Ozil

      • 11 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      This is all negated with -> 🙂

  5. money face bandwagon
    • 11 Years
    8 years, 9 months ago

    if leicester win at manchester this coming gw do you think they will go on to win the title?

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

      yes

    2. Trigg ⭐️
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      5 points clear with a favourable next 8 games or so.

      Very strong position.

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

        I think it's in the favourable games that they can falter though as I find they perform well against the big sides. I do hope they win and I really think they have what it takes

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

      Such a long way to go.
      I still can't see it.

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

    Some 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)

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

      I don't like Lukaku -> Valencia

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

    Thoughts on this team

    Lloris McCarthy

    Bellerin Cresswell Williams Dawson Moreno

    Ozil Payet Mahrez Firmino Alli

    Aguero Kane Lukaku

    Have 2 FT and 1 m in the bank

    1. Trigg ⭐️
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      Pretty template.

      One option would be to downgrade Moreno to someone cheap, allowing for Ozil to Sanchez?

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

        I was thinking Moreno to Simpson and Ozil to Sanchez..Moreno has sunderland and villa next but Liverpool are incapable of keeping clean sheets

        1. Trigg ⭐️
          • 12 Years
          8 years, 9 months ago

          You have a decent defence without Moreno anyway, you can afford a budget defender.

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

            Thanks..think i will do those transfers

  8. Kings of Lyon ★
    • 14 Years
    8 years, 9 months ago

    Cuco Martinas goal was better than Alli and Vardys goal imo.

    Martina
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jwkG6Pfu43Q

    Alli
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ciFK6smUTAg

    Vardy
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V7R3_6mNTM8

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

      Counter attacking doesn't get much better - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T9RkJnteTsk

      1. Kings of Lyon ★
        • 14 Years
        8 years, 9 months ago

        Wow!!!!! I hadnt seen that! Better than all three imo.

        If it wasnt scored by Martial I would have thought it was from the Fergie era

      2. SuperDunny - Used to be goo…
        • 15 Years
        8 years, 9 months ago

        I always thought the United one at the Emirates was one of the best.

        One they used in the advert without the players in it

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

          The Ronaldo one? That was pretty amazing alright.

          There was another one against Arsenal that was great, black shirts if I recall correctly. Nani either scored or assisted.

          1. SuperDunny - Used to be goo…
            • 15 Years
            8 years, 9 months ago

            Yeah the Rooney to Ronaldo one

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

              So good. One of the best things about that goal is Ronaldo's determination to get on the end of that pass.

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

      What a set of goals though.

      1. Kings of Lyon ★
        • 14 Years
        8 years, 9 months ago

        No denying that! 🙂 Pity I got no FPL points from any 🙂

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

      All great goals.

      This was pretty nice from last week too
      https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2BE8lNXSR7k

      1. Kings of Lyon ★
        • 14 Years
        8 years, 9 months ago

        Great goal !

  9. istanbul05
    • 11 Years
    8 years, 9 months ago

    Had the option of transferring in Forster, Kasper or Gomes for Myhill 3 GWs ago, obviously I went for Gomes....

    Gomes, McCarthy
    Bellerin, Dawson, Jagielka, Ward, Smith
    Ozil, Firmino, Payet, Alli, Mahrez
    Kun, Kane, Lukaku

    2.6m ITB and 1 FT

    Ozil to Sanchez or save?

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

      Save for me. Unless you don't think Firmino is worth it anymore.

      Just because he is vs. Sunderland I wouldn't keep him on high regard. Sunderland played well last night and only conceded 1 against city.

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

    Can I get a little vote on what to do with Firmino (don't think I rate him anymore) ->

    A) Sanchez
    B) Siggy
    C) Keep him and save FT

    1FT and 3.1 mill in the bank. My team at the moment:

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

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

      C) 2 tasty fixtures coming up

  11. dillydally1982
    • 14 Years
    8 years, 9 months ago

    How come Austin didn't play last night? Was looking at transferring Lukaku to him this/next week.

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

      He had a slight injury. No idea whether he is still out for the weekend, have to wait for pressers

      1. dillydally1982
        • 14 Years
        8 years, 9 months ago

        Thanks!

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

    Hi,

    This might be the most random question ever, but has anyone here based in the UK ever sent Amazon vouchers to someone in India to use on Amazon.in rather than Amazon.uk? Searching the web some say it is possible and others say it isn't!

    1. The Wise Owl
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      I'm pretty sure you'd have to purchase the vouchers from Amazon India.

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

        Thanks mate - do you know if I would I have to set up an Amazon India account - am I even able to if I am UK based?

        I can look this stuff up myself, but just easier if someone is informed who knows the answer 🙂

        1. The Wise Owl
          • 8 Years
          8 years, 9 months ago

          I don't know the answer, just using my own logic with past experience with Amazon.com over Amazon.co.uk. I think you'd have to set up a Amazon India account but I did read that you can log into Amazon.in as your own Amazon account. It might be easier to send the money via PayPal.

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

      I use the same amazon account on Amazon.com, Amazon.co.uk and Amazon.ca (canada). Never needed to create a new one (or at least I don't recall doing so). And I believe once you log in to the respective country's site, you can buy a gift card for use on that site. At least this is what I do with .com and .ca

  13. istanbul05
    • 11 Years
    8 years, 9 months ago

    Not worth selling with his next two fixtures...

    1. istanbul05
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      Reply fail to BoomBoom

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

        He didn't play well last night. Plus Sunderland are looking much better now... Only let one goal in vs. Man City

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

    Who to bench?

    A- Moreno
    B- Toby
    C- Bellerin
    D- Williams

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

      B

  15. HurriKane
    • 12 Years
    8 years, 9 months ago

    Really tempting to get Sanchez after watching him against soton

    Which option you'd prefer?

    A) Payet Barkley ---> Sanchez Gosling 2ft ( no benching headaches)

    B) Payet Lukaku ---> Sanchez Ighalo 2ft

    C) Ozil Barkley ---> Sanchez Antonio 2ft

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

      I wouldn't be keen on getting rid of Payet, so I guess that means C

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

        Ozil was equally impressive from my observations

        One of ozil or payet has to in order to afford sanchez

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

      Not convinced Sanchez is worth ditching Ozil or Payet for

  16. Will
    • 14 Years
    8 years, 9 months ago

    Private draft pick for rest of the season ...
    A. MARTIAL (MUN)
    B. AFOBE (BOU)

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

      B

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

      B

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

    Which defenders to play??

    A) Rose
    B) Bellerin
    C) Williams
    D) Dawson

    Currently on ABC but an option is: Dawson -> Cedric and play him but instead of who??

  18. Rupert The Horse
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    8 years, 9 months ago

    Going to watch The Room in Leicester Square on Ssturday. Can't wait to meet Tommy. It's going to be awful.

      • 11 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      Please introduce yourself as Mark 🙂

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

      are you ever in your own stable?
      you seem to be always away or out

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

      Brie Larson film? My wife saw this movie (and read the book) as part of the film class she takes and then Brie did an interview afterwards. She said the movie was excellent and that Brie Larson was first class and modest in her interview, taking her acting part very seriously. This is one dark story though...

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

    Was Sanchez that good last night then?

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

      yes

    2. Pap Le Cissier
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      Yes from what I've heard from people who were at the game.

    3. DodGY BaNaNa
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      I was there and he was good. His dribbling has been better but he's still coming back.

      Little could make me take Ozil or Sanchez out my team.

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

      He played pretty good yes.

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

      This is only from MOTD judgement but did he seem better than Ozil? Ozil seemed the most likely to come out of that game with a haul from what I saw (highlights can be misleading though)

      1. DodGY BaNaNa
        • 10 Years
        8 years, 9 months ago

        They feed off each other. Both had a few chances Not sure why Wenger started Flamini. He slowed Arsenal's attacks down.

        1. DodGY BaNaNa
          • 10 Years
          8 years, 9 months ago

          The clearance off the line on 5:35 on the video above :/

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

            Thanks, yeah with Coq back I don't know why he started Flam, obviously easing him back to 100% but he's lacking minutes

    6. Bielsa's Blue Bucket
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      Yes, 3 points good 🙂

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

    Did anyone get a bet on Leicester outright in the autumn?
    What odds?

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

      Anyone who said they did is lying

    2. Rupert The Horse
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      Nobody in the world.

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

      to go down yes
      I think just maybe last night blew it

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

      Heard about the poor guy who had a tenner on Lei top of the league by Jan 1st?
      Soo close with 5000/1 or something

      1. Trigg ⭐️
        • 12 Years
        8 years, 9 months ago

        It was on Christmas Day and he won 5k didn't he?

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

          yes

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

          I might have the facts wrong ye.
          1 pound on a hail mary sounds more reasonable. Good thing he pulled it off.
          Only correct thing in my post must have been the 5000/1

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

            Think it was a fiver on at 1000/1 tbh lol

    5. DF
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      I've got an odd one.

      An Australian pal was working briefly in rural myanmar over Christmas. He emailed to ask me to stick 50 quid on for him. I only got him 20 to 1 but there's a ticket at home in England for him to pay for. I'm sort of hoping he never coughs up!

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

        Very nice! I'm sure there's a way he can lay off to guarantee big money

        1. TorresMagic™
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • Has Moderation Rights
          • 15 Years
          8 years, 9 months ago

          Betfair is one way.

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

          He can cash out now for around 3k I think, but says on that post that he is going to stick it out.

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

            He can put another betting against Leicester 'without anybody else knowing'

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

        Cheers.

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

        You beat me to it!

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

        Ahh beat me to it

    6. Clump
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      @herb1977 s tweet on the 2nd of Feb suggests so. 25k off a fiver.

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

        It's not mine obviously lol

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

    Advise?

    Butland, hennessey

    Toby, bellerin, nyom, fonte, targett

    Ozil, Sanchez, Payet, firmino, alli

    Kun, Kane, ighalo

    0.5itb, wanna get rid of ozil, but to who?

    1. Differential C (Mark)
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      Why? Ozil played fine yesterday, and their up against BOU this weekend.

      If you insist, Eriksen then, hope you're a fan of tripling. 🙂

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

        haha

        trippled arsenal and trippled spurs already... cant get eriksen

  22. Eden Hazardous
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 9 months ago

    Koeman is the most stubborn manager ever. Got 3 CS playing 3-5-2 and 3 wins and then *suddenly* shifts back to a 4-2-3-1 and gets battered by Arsenal but Forster saves the say 😕

    Does he play 3-5-2 or 4-2-3-1 this weekens iyo?

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

      *day

    2. Pap Le Cissier
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      You'd think he'd switch back, but who knows

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

      I think he will revert back yes. But it will just tempt me to get Targett and then he wont't play again 😛

    4. mad_beer ✅
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      It's why I can't get behind their defense although I own VvD. I think he goes and I get Forster for Butland. That should cause Butland to get clean sheets again.

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

      Koeman is the most excellent manager I have ever seen. He got 3 CS playing 3-5-2 and 3 wins, then suprisingly shifts back to a 4-2-3-1 and keeps Arsenal at bay with one of the displays of the season by shot stopper Fraser Forster. What a manager, what a team.

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

        All about the narrative , eh? 😛

    6. Crouch Potato!
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      Saw the first half Saints were far from being battered imo, top management to have the foresight to change up things to suit the situation. He achieved a great result plus keepers get paid to make the difference also.

  23. Differential C (Mark)
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 9 months ago

    got ten point lead over league rival, but he has Lukaku, Iggy and Bark left, while I only have Lukaku left.

    Should....should I be worried? 🙁

    1. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 15 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      If it was GW 38, I would.

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

        Ha ha

    2. Pap Le Cissier
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      You should be worried that you're asking that with over 10gws to go...

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

      A little bit.

    4. Epic Fail
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      How will worring help?

  24. FAITHNOMORENO
    • 12 Years
    8 years, 9 months ago

    MP admits Aguero injury affected his performance but reiterated it is not serious after Jones raked his studs down the strikers calf. #MCFC

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

      Injury affected his game. More like he was marked out of it and didn't get a sniff because we were controlling the game in midfield!

    2. Pap Le Cissier
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      Given the challenge he made on Stanislas the week before, I'm surprised he didn't get a retrospective ban

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

        Ref saw that though. Retrospective bans usually only when ref missed the incident. Agree the stanislas one was pretty awful though, but then jones is a pretty awful player.

        1. Pap Le Cissier
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 12 Years
          8 years, 9 months ago

          To be honest I haven't kept track on if the ref saw it. Haha, yeah not one of your better buys, still surprised Bardsley was allowed to leave tbh.

          Anyone challenging for Jones' spot?

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

            Yedlin. Was gutted we didn't manage to get debuchy or any RB tbh. That's our main weakness in the team.

    3. Differential C (Mark)
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      Well, I've got two yellows in my team (Alli, Evans), a third would be slighly unpallatable.:(

  25. England's Number 1
    • 11 Years
    8 years, 9 months ago

    This is the 25th instalment of my FPL video series and it's a Dele Alli special.

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wm6u0tTRi0M

    1. England's Number 1
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      That sounded too professional.

  26. Whazza
    • 12 Years
    8 years, 9 months ago

    Best way to use 2 FTs here? 0.5 in the bank.

    Lloris Hennessey
    Toby Monreal Moreno Wollscheid Daniels
    Alexis Özil Payet Mahrez Alli
    Lukaku Aguero Ighalo

    Thoughts on Payet->Firmino and Ighalo->Valencia? Cheers.

    1. Pap Le Cissier
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      Time for Moreno to go

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

        Maybe.. two good fixtures and DGW soon

    2. Differential C (Mark)
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      a) Keep Payet.
      b)Iggy>Valencia sounds ok if Iggy blanks tonite.
      c)Maybe Alexis>Firmino

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

        Just got Alexis in last week :p

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

      Bad moves imo. Getting rid of two amazing fantasy players for two flash in the pan players. Get rid of Moreno or pick one of Sanchez or Ozil to have and consider Silva.

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

        Makes sense I guess, although Payet isn't really delivering... Valencia would cover for him since Iggy's fixtures are bad. Firmino OOP vs Sunderland and Villa. Could work out, no?

  27. Arteta
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 9 months ago

    Virgil van Dijk has only 17 points less than Toby and he made his debut in GW5. That's very impressive in my opinion.

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

      Ye, I got him after his initial hauls, and dropped him before his latest

    2. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 15 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      Sold him 3 GWs ago 🙁

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

        Story of my defensive transfers this year! Both Williams and VVD did this 😮

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

        I sold him for Wollscheid before Arsenal (GW18). Guess who got more points.

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

          Same here, sigh

    3. Venom Snake
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      Had him for a run of blanks, then sold once saints made a run of clean sheets.

      I can't win in this game

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

        It's really frustrating when you own some player for such a long time and almost all you get are blanks but when you sold him he suddenly starts improving. The same happened with Azpilicueta. 3 hauls in a row after dissapointing first half of the season.

  28. Aarono23
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 9 months ago

    Currently benching Moreno even though he is against Sunderland at Anfield. If ever there was a clear sign that there is no point in owning him, then this is that.

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

      Same I think!

    2. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 15 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      I might give him a game.

      1. Aarono23
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 9 months ago

        It is either him or Delaney (against Swans) for me. Kos and Dier other starting defenders. I just cannot see Liverpool keeping a clean no matter the opposition at the moment.

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

      He will concede

    4. Epic Fail
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      Playing for me this week.

  29. Arteta
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 9 months ago

    Hughes on Wollscheid yesterday: http://www.stokecityfc.com/news/article/hughes-disappointed-with-old-trafford-outcome-2935835.aspx

    "Philipp pulled his calf in the warm up and was struggling from the start. It got worse as the game progressed and in the end we were forced to take him off. We'll have to check on him and I just hope we have some good news when we get back to the training ground. It shouldn't be too serious, I wouldn't think, but right now he's a doubt for the weekend."