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 The youngster was then withdrawn at the break, with Mauricio Pochettino going on to say: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

    Any suggestions for a defensive replacement for Ward? I've got 3.0 ITB and 2FT, so funds aren't too much of an issue. Thinking Cresswell.

    Already have Toby, Bellerin, Simpson and Targett (F. Forster and Butland in goals).

    Or am I better just saving the transfer and hoping Targett plays against West Ham?

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

      Why are you selling a goal machine?

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

        Is Joel Ward a goal machine?

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

          I always get him and Dann mixed up 😆

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

            Haha, yeah I wish I had Dann.

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

    Last Man Standing

    Safety score = 46
    LMS average = 55.05

    2 games + autosubs left.

    Bottom 157 teams scoring 50 or less.

    9 Lukaku(c)

    139 Lukaku
    68 Ighalo
    22 Baines
    21 Barkley
    12 Wijnaldum
    10 Azpilicueta
    10 Ivanovic
    10 Jagielka
    10 Myhill autosubs
    4 Costa
    4 Courtois
    4 De Bruyne autosubs
    4 Zouma
    3 Gomes
    2 Deulofeu

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

      Cold be in trouble this week

      1. TorresMagic™
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        • 15 Years
        8 years, 9 months ago

        Autosub saves you.

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

          You don't miss a trick do you?
          Seems 3 others and I have the same thinking!

          1. TorresMagic™
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            • 15 Years
            8 years, 9 months ago

            You may as well link your team 🙂

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

              The main reason is I don't want mini league rivals to find me, I've always posted my team to anyone I know-I still like the semblance of animosity a little TM.

              1. TorresMagic™
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                • 15 Years
                8 years, 9 months ago

                Being in the LAWR league makes it easy to find. Entering FFS Cups also doesn't help. You should have your MLs won?

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

                  Yea I know, most I play with dont really post here.
                  In regards to minis won - not really I dropped into 2nd last night in the Hairy Ballacks league and that's my main one money wise-so still lots to do there, it looks like I'll need a top 1k finish (possibly) to win that one.

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

      Were there any surprise omissions from the teams yesterday? Can't imagine there being many autosubs.

      1. TorresMagic™
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        • 15 Years
        8 years, 9 months ago

        There's 14 above in the lower scores.

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

        Kdb > Mahrez here 😉

    3. The Kolarov Mane ⚔
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      I need 7 points from tonight with Lukaku and Ighalo to play 🙁 - if they both make 60, that is 4 - need an assist or goal at least.

      1. TorresMagic™
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        • 15 Years
        8 years, 9 months ago

        You need a lot more than that. You took a hit and the safety score is going to increase.

        1. The Kolarov Mane ⚔
          • 12 Years
          8 years, 9 months ago

          Thanks TM - you always know how to make someone feel better - haha.

          Braces from both tonight!

  3. kingozil-The Germans once a…
    • 12 Years
    8 years, 9 months ago

    Jarvish gave me free membership next season for winning the blankweek challenge. First time I've won anything. 😆

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

      Nicely done!

      1. kingozil-The Germans once a…
        • 12 Years
        8 years, 9 months ago

        Thanks mate. Its just been two and a half gws since I bought membership and already halved my rank.

    2. Costa in Wengerland
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      Congrats , i thought someone else won it

      1. kingozil-The Germans once a…
        • 12 Years
        8 years, 9 months ago

        DM won the y/n competition. Surprisingly both of us are in team Germany. I guess team Germany is lucky. 😆

        1. Costa in Wengerland
          • 12 Years
          8 years, 9 months ago

          Hahah great 😀

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

    Sorry if I sound like a broken record but is their any news when the dgw is yet?

    1. Epic Fail
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      • 14 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      No

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

      Nope

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

      It wouldve been all over the comments here and scout tweets wouldve tweeted if there was news.

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

        It's a bit like when Man City scores and someone asks if it was Kun. You'd know if it was.

    4. VS10_
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      No. Looks like there will be two blank weeks (GW27 and 30) before any doubles.

  5. Costa's Counsellor
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 9 months ago

    "Neither of City's left-backs, Aleksandar Kolarov or Gael Clichy, strike me as Pep's kind of players because I am not sure they are good enough footballers to do what he will ask of them." - Danny Murphy

    How dare he.

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

      He's got a point about Clichy...

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

      Has a point though, neither have the work rate of the LB's at his previous clubs.

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

      Err....Pep don't give a crap about positions , he will play Aguero as LB , Silva as ball playing CB and Kolarov as CF 😉

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

        Also , Pep plays 3 at the back....so no LB required

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

        You're getting him mixed up with lvg...

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

          Alonso was playing CB this weekend for Bayern....

          1. Billy Gilmore
            • 12 Years
            8 years, 9 months ago

            He frequently plays DMs as CBs. That's about the only odd thing he does.....

            1. il Brutto
              • 11 Years
              8 years, 9 months ago

              He also plays fullbacks as playmakers in the midfield as well as using them in central defense. Pep does all kinds of odd things tactically.

    4. Irish Madridista ⭐
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      We may be seeing the decline of King Kol.. 🙁

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

      aka alaba plz?

      1. Costa's Counsellor
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 9 months ago

        Sit on your keyboard?

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

          A.K.A. "David Alaba come to Manchester City, please"

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

      If Alaba comes to City (I know it's very unlikely) he gets straight in my team!

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

        great player, can play lots of different positions as well

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

        100% this

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

      One could argue that the midfielders ahead of them do little to protect them either.

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

        Fernando and Fernandinho offer far more defensive protection than Yaya does but I do tend to agree, they aren't Coquelin or Matic etc

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

      Danny Murphy also said Silva wasnt a pep type player.

      Disregarded.

      Another ex player who makes a less than average pundit.

      Such a shame, I guess its the easy option for thick footballers who cant coach. Pity we have to put up with their "insight"

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

    Mahrez > Sanchez
    Moreno > Simpson

    2 FTs

    Pretty tempting ....

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

      Ditching Mahrez makes no sense

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

        This

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

        I think it's reasonable considering his fixtures as opposed to a proven point hauler like Sanchez, or even a budget option with decent fixtures like Alli.

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

          Its not insane. No double figure hauls lately and 2 very hard fixtures.

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

            And then a lot of nice looking fixtures, just bench him for 2 games if you're scared

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

        This.

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

      Other mids?

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

        Eriksen, Alli, Gosling, Payet.

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

          Erik out esp when you have Alli and prob Kane too I suspect.

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

            Yeah, triple Spurs has done me kind, but a lot of eggs in that basket.

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

          Not a very expensive midfield how much do you have ITB?? Could you do Gosling to Sanchez??

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

            Expensive strikers ...

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

      Morono > Simpson is beautiful. Would not ship Mahrez for Alexis. There's gotta be another way!

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

    http://fantasy.premierleague.com/entry/139609/event-history/24/

    Been struggling past few GWs, and now 2 injuries and a bench warmer in Targett to go with it. Good time to wildcard? If so a -4 hit would be taken off. Or would it be better to wait for the DGW picture to clear up before WCing. Cheers!

    1. VS10_
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      We can't see what two transfers you have made, but probably no need for WC.

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

        Mahrez-> Alli
        Mert-> Koscienly

        Apologies, my bad for not mentioning.

        1. VS10_
          • 9 Years
          8 years, 9 months ago

          Defense looks a bit tricky tbh. If you save the WC you will benefit later, but wouldn't expect too many points this week from that defense.

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

    Play 1:

    a) Ivan (MUN)
    b) Targett (WHU)
    c) Dawson (new)

    1. VS10_
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      A

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

      I would go with C considering Targett's dodgy guarantee of minutes and Ivan VS the strongest United so far this season.

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

        yea, i don't think there's a CS in any of them tbf.

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

    Who makes way in the Bournemouth defense once captain Elphick starts playing?

    Really want to get Smith, but might be safer to get Francis?

    1. Irish Madridista ⭐
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      Why not Daniels?

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

        Ideally yes I'd go for him.

        But I also want to bring Forster in for Myhill, which I can't if I got Daniels.
        I could however go Butland-> Forster and keep Myhill rotting on the bench?

        I'm not sure what to do here lol

  10. Irish Madridista ⭐
    • 14 Years
    8 years, 9 months ago

    Transfer made..

    Wollscheid out,
    VvD in.

    1. Business Dog
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      How much is VVD these days?

      1. Irish Madridista ⭐
        • 14 Years
        8 years, 9 months ago

        5.4

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

        5.4

        1. Business Dog
          • 10 Years
          8 years, 9 months ago

          Very tempting

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

      Good shout. I want Soton defense asap!

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

      Is Cedric worth getting?? Is he nailed

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

    Quick poll: Are you now rocking a:

    1) Strong front 8
    2) Cheap 5th mid

    If B, are you looking at switching to A soon?

    1. Irish Madridista ⭐
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      1 / A

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

      1) atm 🙂

      wau?

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

        Been on 1 for ages

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

      cheap 5th and switching soon

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

        Good man KoL

    4. Tadic is the new Eriksen
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      1 and am looking to switch to a crappy 5th mid soon

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

        Wow, why? Doesn't 1 make it easier to navigate the blank weeks, as well as cover for injuries?

        1. Tadic is the new Eriksen
          • 12 Years
          8 years, 9 months ago

          I'm thinking Affelay as my 5th, fulfils both those criteria (good fixtures in 27 and 30 make him even more appealing) but v cheap and easily benchable. Kinda covers all bases in one

          1. Tadic is the new Eriksen
            • 12 Years
            8 years, 9 months ago

            And I wouldn't mind playing him if my squad sustained some injuries either

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

            Fair enough. I would've thought most would be looking at a strong front 8 at this stage, can cover bases from the blank weeks and also more points potential for the DGW. Benching dilemma not an issue that much when teams have blanks. Rather have say Alli coming on as my 5th mid in a 4-5-1/3-5-2 than Afellay for example.

    5. VS10_
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      Surman currently. Plan was to upgrade him and bench Mahrez for the next two, but not sure if I can do that now. Need to think about the my options.

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

      2, will switch for doubles/blanks but only short tem

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

      1

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

      1 and sticking that way unless Hazard or Silva become necessary

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

      1 and loving it

    10. Evs
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      • 15 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      2 for me, always be 2

      Not a fan of the 3-5-2 or having the 5th midfielder dilemma

      1. Irish Madridista ⭐
        • 14 Years
        8 years, 9 months ago

        Not the same as having a cheap 3rd striker? (Ighalo, Afobe, Naismith, Valencia etc)

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

          I like to have the BIG GUNS out up top (if I can)

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

        It's only a dilemma if you make it one.

        Spend your 4.7m itb.

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

          Don't like putting myself in that position.

          Anyway I have spoken to FPL and they have agree that any money itb I can carry over to next season 😉

  12. kijsberg
    • 8 Years
    8 years, 9 months ago

    Out: Lukaku
    In: Rooney or Kane?

    1. Tadic is the new Eriksen
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      And if Lukaku gets a brace tonight?

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

        Which he will...

  13. majorbriggs
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 9 months ago

    If Lukaku blanks tonight, sell him and invest in defence? Team at the moment, 2FT, 0.0 itb:

    Butland, Rudd
    Alderweireld, Bellerin, Daniels, Simpson, Targett
    Özil, Payet, Mahrez, Alli, Arnautovic
    Aguero, Kane, Lukaku

    Could do:
    Lukaku > Vardy
    Daniels > Reid
    Targett > Cedric

    Or Arnie > lingaard and free up some funds but then there's this whole Targett uncertainty situation again. Ideally I want VVD or Cresswell but the budget teammates look nice as well.

    Any ideas?

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

      Arnie to Siggy could be decent shout..

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

        Yeah would be nice but doesn't give me the cash to boost defence

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

          If I get Ighalo (again...) I could get Cresswell+Cedric or VVD+Reid... Not sure about Iggys fixtures though

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

      Or take the chance on Wimmer? Sell özil?

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

        Yeah Wim could be good shout too. Wouldn't sell Ozil Shoulda scored a couple last night..

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

          True, pretty sure selling him would screw me over for the whole season

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

          Defensive cover from Spurs, Stoke, West Ham and Saints would be ideal, but at a price. Really hope Lukaku blanks tonight so I can ship him

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

    Butland, Hennessey
    Ivanovic, Alderweireld, Bertrand, Moreno, Rangel
    Alli, Ozil, Payet, Mahrez, Gosling
    Aguero, Kane, Lukaku

    2FT's with £1.9 itb

    Any suggestions guy's??

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

      Moreno out for West Ham/Saints defender?

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

        you'd get Moreno out ahead of Sunderland game ?

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

          Had Moreno for a while based on good fixtures. Got me nothing so not convinced of turns even vs Sunderland

  15. Demí
    • 13 Years
    8 years, 9 months ago

    Who can you see Pep bringing with him, if anyone, from Bayern?

    1. Every Dog Has Its Day
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      Alaba I hope.

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

      Gotze, Lewandowski

      1. Every Dog Has Its Day
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        8 years, 9 months ago

        I thought Mario was always benched? He's been poor since the World Cup hasn't he?

    3. Irish Madridista ⭐
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      Alaba, Thiago maybe..

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

        He loves Thiago

    4. Tadic is the new Eriksen
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      Can see Alaba happening, would be a huge improvement over Kol/Clichy as well.

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

        Yeah defo. Their FB position has needed addressing for a while. Need to buy both LB/RB

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

      Alaba

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

      Probably Thiago to replace Yaya. We can only dream on Alaba or Lahm.

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

      Possibilities are endless as he has that draw to him. Alaba, Vidal and maybe Costa I could see in that city team

  16. FredUpAlready
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 9 months ago

    What are the chances of Lukaku and Barkley together getting 24 points?

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

      If Lukaku scores a hatty we're laughing

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

        Badly in need of it

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

      Slim

  17. kingozil-The Germans once a…
    • 12 Years
    8 years, 9 months ago

    DM from team Germany won the y/n competition and I won the blankweek. Both got the same prize. All in all team Germany had a good week. 😆

    1. kingozil-The Germans once a…
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      reply fail to costa

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

    If Barkley plays well tonight, would you still swap him for Antonio from West Ham?

    1. VS10_
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      Probably not. Southampton's defense looks decent (although yesterday they conceded a lot of chances) and Barkley plays Stoke defense who are missing probably both Shawcross and Wollscheid.

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

        Good point. Liking your thinking. My only concern is that West Ham are playing well.

        My other 5 mids are Silva, Ozil, Mahrez and Alli. Not sure who to ship.

        1. Make United Great Again
          • 12 Years
          8 years, 9 months ago

          Ozil has gone off the boil...maybe Sanchez or even Eriksen.

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

            Have you seen how many chances he created against Southampton? 😀

          2. Tadic is the new Eriksen
            • 12 Years
            8 years, 9 months ago

            He hasn't gone off the boil. Played very well last night and on another night could have got 15 points

            Keep him

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

              Yep, I saw the stats. It is quite hard to keep a player that isn't actually getting the points though, I agree that much.

              1. Make United Great Again
                • 12 Years
                8 years, 9 months ago

                Yep I'm losing patience as well.

        2. VS10_
          • 9 Years
          8 years, 9 months ago

          I think Silva and Barkley are the two that should be the first ones to go, based on form and blank27. Didn't see the game yesterday, but Silva isn't really bringing the points. Barkley has scored in the cup games, but quiet in the league.

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

            I think Silva is the most logical. I thought, being that it was Sunderland, that he would assist Aguero. Not enough money to do Silva > Sanchez.

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

              Bank it for a week then do BArkley & Silva -> Sanchez and Anotnio

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

      I'd want rid of him probably due to the blank.

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

      No don't think so, but remember he has a blank GW 27

  19. Irish Madridista ⭐
    • 14 Years
    8 years, 9 months ago

    I've never needed a Baines haul more... Come on Leighton... Defy the logic of it all and get a goal..

    1. Tadic is the new Eriksen
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      I'd take a couple of assists for my Jagielka brace. Deal?

      1. Make United Great Again
        • 12 Years
        8 years, 9 months ago

        Only if Lukaku gets a brace

        1. Tadic is the new Eriksen
          • 12 Years
          8 years, 9 months ago

          yeah that's fine too :p

      2. Irish Madridista ⭐
        • 14 Years
        8 years, 9 months ago

        Deal 🙂

  20. Make United Great Again
    • 12 Years
    8 years, 9 months ago

    Butland (Hennessey)

    Bellerin Reid Daniels Ward Simpson
    Ozil Sanchez Alli Payet Mahrez
    Lukaku Aguero Kane

    1FT, 1.5m ITB

    Ozil or Lukaku to get the boot this week? Thoughts

    1. VS10_
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      I would like to have Özil and Sanchez this week, both could have easily had double figures yesterday. See how Lukaku does today.

      1. Make United Great Again
        • 12 Years
        8 years, 9 months ago

        I guess I'll sit tight. Losing patience with Ozil though!

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

    Is anyone else not even sure that Vardy's goal was the best last night?

    https://twitter.com/YourBoyWaz/status/694631309411532805

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

      Yeah couldn't believe that was Man U. Or at least Man U of current times.

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

        Looked like a clip of 2008 Utd, no idea where that came from.

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

          Not just because of the poor video. Hope they don't gain too much confidence from that. It was just a fluke I tells ya.

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

        Utd are very capable of doing that to teams on the counter attack. Every good performance this season has come when they were either playing on the counter attack away from home or when they got an early goal meaning the other team comes out and attacks them.

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

      Nice goal. I heart Vardy's though.

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

      Goal of the season for me. Martina second

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

        Alli's?

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

          Thats third in my book. Fantastic goal but I prefer the other two

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

        Alli's for me.

    4. Irish Madridista ⭐
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      Holy sh!t that's some goal.. I much prefer that to Vardy's.

      Migs was at fault for Vardy's, there was nothing Stoke could do against that..

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

        Vardy's was a great goal but, as you say, Mignolet really opened it up for him. Plus, you see a lot of those types of goal - that Utd goal is fantastic. I'm a big fan of team goals, which is why I really really wish this had been finished off:

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

        1. Irish Madridista ⭐
          • 14 Years
          8 years, 9 months ago

          Damn, comment marked for review.. 😛

          Essence of my reply was that I much prefer team goals over screamers from 40 yards, and they're much more impressive imo than just lashing it towards the goal.

          Wilshere's last(?) year, and Cambiasso's at the World Cup..

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

            Yeah, Wilshere's goal against Norwich stands with Bergkamp vs Newcastle as my favourite Premier League goal.

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

              Best goal I've ever seen live, was amazing when that went in, replayed it about 40 times

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

        That wasnt Migs fault,dont talk bs
        He was where gk should be in that situation,just great goal from Vardy

        1. Irish Madridista ⭐
          • 14 Years
          8 years, 9 months ago

          No goalkeeper should be beaten at his NEAR post from that far out.
          Fair enough if it went over him and caught him out, but he was nowhere near it.. at his near post...

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

            Near pist or not it went over him
            And thats because the ball was in leicesters third few 2-3 seconds before that
            Gks are supposed to follow play and try to prevent long balls that go behind cbs back
            He didnt have time to position himself
            Dont think any gk would save that

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

              Would have helped if mig was not outside his box when Mahrez was passing to vardy.

              If you watch it again, mig got caught trying to run backwards and was not able to move his feet well enough to get back OR jump to try and save the shot. He got caught in the proverbial no man's land.

              Look at siggy re foster to see how a good keeper stops them shots.

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

      very nice finish from Martial, but better than Vardy's? pshhhhh not even close given the context of Leicester's amazing run

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

        Well, I'm taking the goals in isolation, not in context of Leicester's run. The finish is sublime, but it's the build up that potentially sets the goal apart from Vardy's.

    6. JJO
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      That Leicester tika-taka was even better

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

        Yep that was extraordinary, sadly didn't end in a goal (though looks a blatant penalty).

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

          Yeah looked like penalty to me too
          And they had 1 more great play on the same part of the field with 4/5 passes that finished with cross

  22. kingozil-The Germans once a…
    • 12 Years
    8 years, 9 months ago

    Pep rarely changes positions. Moreover he rarely switches to 3 at the back. What do you smoke while watching football? 😆

  23. Irish Madridista ⭐
    • 14 Years
    8 years, 9 months ago

    Lloris(WAT)
    VvD(WHU) - Bellerin(bou) - Alder(WAT)
    Ozil(C, bou) - Arnautovic(EVE) - Payet(sou) - Mahrez(mci)
    Ighalo(tot) - Kun(LEI) - Lukaku(stk)

    Hennessey(swa) - Alli(WAT) - Baines(stk) - Moreno(SUN)

    4.7 itb

    Anything you see worth a hit?
    Right call to bench Alli and Baines?

    1. Make United Great Again
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      I'd play Alli over Ozil.

      1. Irish Madridista ⭐
        • 14 Years
        8 years, 9 months ago

        Alli not better away from home?

        Surely Arsenal can finally score vs Bournemouth?

        Nice goal last night by the way 😉

        1. Make United Great Again
          • 12 Years
          8 years, 9 months ago

          I meant over Mahrez, sorry.

          You'd think so!

          And Thanks 😉 haha quality player.

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

      Moreno last on the bench vs Sunderland?

      I think Kane in for Luaku is worth a hit for sure this week.

      1. Irish Madridista ⭐
        • 14 Years
        8 years, 9 months ago

        Kane is tempting alright but would require two hits as I already have Alli, Lloris, Alder.

        Moreno is last on my bench until I sell him so long as Mignolet is in goals.. They won't keep a clean sheet even vs Sunderland.

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

          Yeah think your are right about that Liverpool defence tbh. So many individual mistakes, especially with Mignolet like you say.

          Also Moreno's great stats have come to absolutely nothing. His end product is terrible!!

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

      not convinced west ham will get anything at southampton and thier 4 clean sheets in a row

      bench Payet

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

      Have the same midfield but will probably play Alli ahead of Arnie. Appreciate that Alli typically plays better away from home, but he's starting to pick up some form. He's also picking up ownership and wouldn't want to miss a goal - last time I benched him I missed out on 8 points.

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

    Need some help here please!

    A) Moreno-> Daniels AND Butland -> Forster
    B) Moreno -> Smith AND Myhill -> Forster

    Funds dictate that I can't get Daniels and Replace Myhill with Forster

    If B, I can get any defender 4.3 and under.. Smith looks like the best bet at the moment

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

      Ditching butland over myhill makes no sense.

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

        Ollson maybe to fund the lower move? Fixtures not great mind.

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

          Will have a look at him, but not sure he's nailed either. Hmm really not sure what to do here!

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

        Thing is if I get Forster, I will play him every game until I wildcard, so a sub keeper will just be for injury.

        Ideally wouldn't, but Can't afford Daniels otherwise. If Smith was nailed then all would be fine

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

          Fair enough, but butland/forster rotate great next 7/8 fixtures.

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

            Ok cool cheers

        2. Tadic is the new Eriksen
          • 12 Years
          8 years, 9 months ago

          Butland has some nice fixtures and no blanks possible till like GW35 or something. I think he's still a great option

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

            I think so too, but just like Forster more, and he has no blanks at all!! Cheers for the suggestions, I'm not sure what to do in this one lol

    2. Tadic is the new Eriksen
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      Why would you spend an FT on selling Moreno when he has SUN next?

      Either make another change or just do Myhill -> Henn and persist with Butland IMO

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

        Because sunderland will score.

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

        To get Kane in as well 🙂

        I have to downgrade somewhere. And I likely would be benching Moreno anyway

  25. Make United Great Again
    • 12 Years
    8 years, 9 months ago

    Anybody selling Ozil? If so for who

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

      No. Seen others ditching for sanchez/firmino though.

    2. Konig Luther
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      no.. and probably he will be my captain this week

    3. Tadic is the new Eriksen
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      Nah, still a fine option. Waste of an FT in my opinion, especially with blanks coming up.

  26. New post
  27. SPFC
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 9 months ago

    Money is no object, who would be the best replacement for Evans?

    I already have Bellerin, Cresswell, Souare and O'Shea

  28. shirtless
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    8 years, 9 months ago

    Just worked out my points since I started the Kun merry go-round!

    This; Vardy Lukaku Kane

    Became this GW21; Vardy Aguero Kane

    Then subsequently became this GW23; Lukaku Aguero Kane.

    Captaincy not taken into account, my actual picks have scored 82. If I'd have stayed on the original three players I'd be on 71 with Lukaku playing later! Not a lot of difference.

    I got Aguero in for Lukaku when he had his two tough away games, which was spot-on, kept Vardy for Villa, then switched for Lukaku's two home games as I have Mahrez for Leicester anyway and Vardy was off-form.

    Me and Lukaku don't get on. Unless he explodes tonight I'm getting Vardy back regardless of fixtures.

    Sometimes why I bother conjuring up these strategies!

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

    Giroud / Wijnaldum or Barkley to Sanchez + ? Got Two free transfers.

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

      Have Aguero + Kane

  30. Jay_
      8 years, 9 months ago

      England on for a monster score in S.Africa ODI, 227-3 after 30 overs, Buttler scoring fast, Morgan just coming in now