Scout Notes

Scout Notes – Champions League – Wednesday

Six-goal mayhem at Celtic Park and a considerably more sedate affair at The Emirates marks an entertaining second night of Champions League football.

Arsenal 2 Basel 0

The Theo Walcott (7.6) renaissance continued apace in a regulation Champions League win for a dominant Arsenal.

The England international hit his fourth and fifth goals of the season, with both assists coming from the equally in-form Alexis Sanchez (11.1).

Arsene Wenger made two changes from the side that humbled Chelsea, with David Ospina (4.9) given his now customary European place and Granit Xhaka (5.3) replacing the injured Francis Coquelin (4.4).

Such was Arsenal’s superiority – they fired in 19 shots to six from 65% possession – the only surprise was that Wenger chose not to give Sanchez some time off ahead of Sunday’s trip to Burnley.

Walcott, who has now scored in three consecutive matches for the first time in three years, was afforded that luxury. He’s starting to look enticing for Fantasy Premier League (FPL) managers and enjoyed a price rise overnight.

Currently owned by just 4%, he has both form and fixtures on his side – away at Burnley and Sunderland and home to Swansea and Middlesbrough in the next four – before the North London derby in early November.

Post-match, Wenger praised Sanchez’ display as the lone striker:

“At the moment he looks like he has the ingredients to do very well there. He’s getting stronger in every single game”.

While Walcott spoke of the chemistry between him and the Chilean:

“I think the whole team tends to react well and defend well as a unit and clean sheets are going to win games because we’re going to score plenty of goals. That combination between me and Alexis it’s boding well. We seem to sort of know when we play off each other quite well. If he comes short, I go long and we’ve just got a good sort of combinations.”

Arsenal XI: Ospina, Bellerin, Mustafi, Koscielny, Monreal (Gibbs 75), Cazorla, Xhaka, Walcott (Oxlade-Chamberlain), Ozil, Iwobi (Elneny 70), Sanchez.
Subs not used: Cech, Gabriel, Perez, Reine-Adelaide.

Celtic 3 Man City 3

The ‘Battle of Britain’ was a proper tear-up, as Man City came from behind three times to share the spoils in a breathless encounter.

The defending was often either of the last-ditch or the non-existent variety, but both sides attacked and harried with intent from the off.

In the cold light of day though, City will wonder how they didn’t win a match in which they enjoyed 61% possession, out-shot their opponents 24 attempts to nine and conceded a goal from all three of Celtic’s shots on target.

Much of that was down to their defending, with Pep Guardiola’s decision to bench John Stones (5.0) merely serving to expose Aleksandar Kolarov’s (5.9) limitations as a centre-half, the Serbian squarely to blame for the hosts’ third goal.

Gael Clichy (5.4) and Pablo Zabaleta (4.8) were drafted into a defence that looked makeshift and played like it.

The other change involved Nolito (8.9). He came in for the injured Kevin De Bruyne (10.7) and was bright throughout, scoring City’s third equaliser from a Sergio Aguero (13.0) rebound.

The Spaniard is suspended for Sunday’ trip to Spurs, however, so the onus will once again be on David Silva (8.7) and Raheem Sterling (8.6) to provide the attacking threat from midfield.

Both excelled at Celtic, Silva releasing the Englishman to score City’s second, but Sterling looked particularly dangerous throughout and could be the logical next move for FPL managers wanting to offload De Bruyne.

Fernandinho (5.5) was the other City scorer, his second goal of the season coming when he latched on to a mis-hit Kolarov shot.

Stones made it on to the pitch with 27 minutes to go. It would be a major surprise if he’s not on from the start at Tottenham.

Despite losing his perfect record as City’s manager, Guardiola was pleased with City’s resilience, if concerned about their occasional habit of starting slowly.

“It’s okay, it’s one point, we didn’t lose. It will maybe be a good lesson for our future how important it is to start well. But talking about the performance, the guys how they fight, it doesn’t matter the mistakes, they tried until the end to win the game.”

City XI: Bravo, Zabaleta, Otamendi, Kolarov, Clichy (Stones 73), Fernandinho, Sterling, Gundogan, Silva, Nolito (Fernando 76), Aguero.
Subs not used: Caballero, Sagna, Navas, Sane, Iheanacho.

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  1. Baines on Toast...
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    8 years, 1 month ago

    Resisting Theo for one more week is hard, but I can't do it for a hit ahead of a two week break.

    Do we think Aguero's price is still frozen?

    1. Ginola14
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      if wham and in particular payet look poor against boro then im getting theo next week

      1. Ginola14
        • 12 Years
        8 years, 1 month ago

        aguero should go up at the wkend

        1. sbasty
          • 10 Years
          8 years, 1 month ago

          Stick with Payet, he will come good.

    2. Brap.
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      Frozen till tonight innit?

  2. Ginola14
    • 12 Years
    8 years, 1 month ago

    1st

    1. Ginola14
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      fail

    2. HVT
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      😆

  3. Eden ACCOUNT CLOSED
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 1 month ago

    Non-Sanchez owner here - PANIC PANIC PANIC

    1. HVT
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      You own Wally?

      1. Eden ACCOUNT CLOSED
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 1 month ago

        Yes but OOP Sanchez is a prospect

  4. Can you pass the Walcott bias test?
    J0E
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • Has Moderation Rights
    • 15 Years
    8 years, 1 month ago

    Fantasy Football Scout daily hot topic

    Is Theo Walcott a perfect example of how bias can influence our decisions.

    To some he will always be the injury prone rotation risk.

    While to others he is a former Fantasy legend in the form of his life.

    Are you impressed enough to get Theo in? Or are you still reluctant?

    Or is it more a case of Sanchez is the best option and so there's no need to get Walcott?

    1. *sigh*
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      I just don't know anymore

    2. Ginola14
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      as with Liverpool, a double up is not to be sniffed at, 2 teams scoring goals with great fixtures coming up, its a risk but one worth taking, Walcott is clearly affected by confidence so whilst it looks like he has some and is getting picked consistently by wenger his 7.6m price tag is looking very very appealing

    3. HVT
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      I'm very impressed but as a Sanchez owner right now, I'm not sure I want the double, tho I am contemplating Antonio > Cout/Lala/Wally during the break but so much water to flow under the bridge first.

      1. Ginola14
        • 12 Years
        8 years, 1 month ago

        I agree, wally and lalla are the 2 players id look to pick up next, ideally both to double up with sanchez and firminho

      2. SAY SOMETHING SIGNIFICANT
        • 8 Years
        8 years, 1 month ago

        In exactly the same boat.

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

      Just did Caz > Wally..
      But don't know why I did it! 🙂

      1. BbBb
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 1 month ago

        Good move I think, Cazorla looks to be playing even deeper with Zhaka in the team rather than the injured Coquelin. I moved him out for a hit this week, but for a Liv mid not Wally

    5. Baines on Toast...
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      I'm almost a mix of both...the old 'never go back' mantra applies. It'll never be the same.

      I had him for his Newcastle hattrick years ago. I also started with him last year. I don't know who to trust.

    6. LC1
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      If I didn't have Sanchez I would definitely get Walcott.. just can't see it being worthwhile having both & Sanchez is definitely the better option regardless of cost.

    7. Garlana
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      Still reluctant, id rather double up on Liverpool players at the moment, Sanchez appears the most nailed on and consistent of the gunners assets so this is where I will stay. However, should I not have already played my wc, id be extremely tempted to double up on both pool and arsenal, Sanchez and Walcott being the favoured two.

      1. bostoncrab
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 1 month ago

        I’m thinking about triple up Sanchez + Wally + Monreal for my WC. But when considering Liverpool, I will only have Lallana. Not sure triple Arsenal players is a good idea although they have easy fixtures coming up. I mean Sanchez is definitely a must, but should I get rid of Walcott and double up Coutinho or Firmino with Lallana instead? So I will have double cover up for both Pool and Arsenal. But if I choose to triple up with Wally, the team looks much better as his price is very affordable and help me save extra to strengthen my defence.

    8. SAY SOMETHING SIGNIFICANT
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      I genuinely have no FF biases about Walcott. I don't have him cos I have Sanchez. Maybe I'll double up at some point, maybe not. Who knows? I don't.

    9. Respect My Authoritah
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      I want him. Trouble is, I've got no one I want to sell 🙁

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

      Made the move last night, KDB ➡ Walcott

      No Sanchez for me for the foreseeable 😮

      1. samaael
        • 14 Years
        8 years, 1 month ago

        dangerous

    11. Bedknobs and Boomsticks
      • 15 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      I've gone for the Pool double up instead of Sanch + Walcott.

      In the very short term, I don't really fancy away to Burnley being a good fixture. I also can't imagine ever captaining one player from the Liverpool lottery, where-as I would certainly be happy to captain Sanchez.

      I may go Antonio > Walcott as my next move though.

    12. Hurricane Gilbert
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      As things stands now I think Walcott is a better value route into Arsenal attack than Sánchez. He has showb lately that he is matching S with points, and he is full of confidence. Besides S may not start in GW8...

    13. Samurai Blue
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      My midfield is made up of Sanchez, Mane, Firmino, Sterling. I'm very interested to double up with Walcott but who should I take out? In last week's WC I had the dilemma of doubling on Arsenal mids or Liverpool mids. Decided on the latter. Another option would be to get Theo for my bench fodder and get Diomande for a 3-5-2. Too many options in midfield!

      1. Sanchit
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 1 month ago

        Sanchez Walcott Mane Lallana Sterling sterling here xD

    14. Jarnathan
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      It's not just about Arsenal either - he falls into exactly the same price bracket as someone arguably in even better form:

      HM Son - however I'm not sure he's nailed...

    15. Rains of Castamere
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      Ozil owner but want both Sanchez and Walcott.

      Confused.

      1. Donblaster
        • 10 Years
        8 years, 1 month ago

        Same! I'm really struggling to get Sanchez in without a -8 so may just have to stick with Ozil. Have you decided yet?

    16. Sadio
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      I've gone for:

      Firmino and Mane
      Sanchez and Walcott

      Foregoing Aguero until GW9, hoping for big returns the next 2 weeks.

    17. AndrewTavey
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      I was always a non believer in Walcott, would never consider him, even after the weekend. I was thinking of getting in Lallana or Tadic this week but Walcott brace last night has done it for me. Already have Sanchez so doubling up on Arsenal(i never double up) for their great run of fixtures. His price rising was a factor.

    18. OZIL-TEEN
        8 years, 1 month ago

        Contemplating Bellerin and Walcott instead of Sanchez. Madness?

        Big Walcott fan. I remember a season I felt arsenal could have won the league but for a Walcott injury

      • Basil1977
        • 8 Years
        8 years, 1 month ago

        Sold Capoue and Remond last night for Walcott and Flecther (WBA) just enough money to do the transfer before the Theo price rise. (-4 hit thou).
        No more worrying about missing Capoue points on the bench.

      • Bauerhaus 24
        • 11 Years
        8 years, 1 month ago

        Well there goes my differential - was fun for 3 weeks in any case.

        This reminds me of an article a while ago about bias

        http://www.fantasyfootballscout.co.uk/2015/06/01/why-brad-pitt-would-win-the-fantasy-premier-league/

      • Mithrandir, the Grey Pilgri…
        • 14 Years
        8 years, 1 month ago

        Happy to say I have had him since GW4. 🙂

      • RedLightning
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 14 Years
        8 years, 1 month ago

        How about the Capoue bias test?
        To some he will never be more than a 4.5m player who has done nothing in previous seasons and is an embarrassment when he scores more than 2 or 3 points on their bench, where he will remain till they sell him.
        But to others he is a much improved player with a far more attacking role than before and a clinical finish who is well worth a place in our starting elevens, at least as long as he keeps raking in the points.

        As to Theo, he has been injury-prone in the past, and has not been nailed on in recent seasons even when fit, but he does appear to have improved this season and become a regular starter.
        He is now a strong contender for our 5 man midfields, but not yet essential since there are plenty of good alternatives.

        Sanchez is currently the best Arsenal choice, since he is a serious captaincy option when in his best form (as he is at present), and should remain so unless another player (such as De Bruyne or Ibrahimovic) becomes an even stronger captaincy option.

      • AA33
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        8 years, 1 month ago

        I fear Ramsey will disturb this Arsenal line up when he returns. So Walcott's starts may not be secured in the long run. To me only Sanchez and Ozil look secured among attackers.

      • The Cloud Watcher
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        8 years, 1 month ago

        I've just brought him in for Bolasie - his form and Arsenal's fixtures are such that I can't ignore him.

    19. Totti
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      plz need your opinions

      my team pickford (jakupovic)
      walker coleman holebas (evans amat)
      sanchez payet firmino capoue (snodgrass)
      aguero lukaku deeney

      what do u think save free transfer or get rashford instaed of deeney?
      play snodgrass or capoue?

      1. Ginola14
        • 12 Years
        8 years, 1 month ago

        save the ft, you got deeney for more than 1 fixture, I would play snod as Chelseas defence look lost at sea

        1. Totti
          • 8 Years
          8 years, 1 month ago

          but capoue has an easier fixture than hull
          what do u think?

          1. gwitbrock
            • 10 Years
            8 years, 1 month ago

            Capoue is a poisoned chalice. Def play snodgrass over him, absolutely no question

            1. RichT32
              • 8 Years
              8 years, 1 month ago

              Agree. Played him twice, no points. All other weeks he scores lots

            2. Ruth_NZ
              • 9 Years
              8 years, 1 month ago

              "Poisoned chalice".

              Pithy, vivid and precise. Well done that man!

            3. Totti
              • 8 Years
              8 years, 1 month ago

              i think he is the second best player got points in the fantasy after de bruyne and he is playing to watford
              all of this let us afraid of benching him every week

    20. Jubilanus / BSC Small Boys …
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      Jumped form 450K to 10K in 2 weeks, really donlt want to plummet back down if Ibra goes mental this weekend. Worth getting him/Rashford/Mata back for the week?

      Is there a way to find out ownership % in top 50K?

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

        Dont look at ownership. I think If you have Ibra captain if you dont have him dont buy him.

    21. Ginola14
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      im playing capoue as he is my 4th mid, but I fully intend to shift him to snod or lalla in a game or twos time

      1. Ginola14
        • 12 Years
        8 years, 1 month ago

        *reply fail to totti

        1. COLLIN QUANER
          • 8 Years
          8 years, 1 month ago

          You did it on purpose

        2. Totti
          • 8 Years
          8 years, 1 month ago

          i'm really afraid of benching him 🙂

    22. SpaceCadet
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      Hammers revival imminent after team bonding dinner. Payet cap

      1. Ginola14
        • 12 Years
        8 years, 1 month ago

        im hoping for a response, they have to show some fight or bilic will be on thin ice

      2. Ginola14
        • 12 Years
        8 years, 1 month ago

        team bonding dinner read andy carroll pi$$ up

        1. SpaceCadet
          • 10 Years
          8 years, 1 month ago

          haha hammers getting hammered

      3. FPL Blow-In
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        8 years, 1 month ago

        I've sold him this week...

        1. SpaceCadet
          • 10 Years
          8 years, 1 month ago

          Giving him one last chance

    23. bojack
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      Redknapp says Hoddle is the ideal England candidate.

      Is he off his rocker.

      I think we'd play better with just a picture of Bobby Robson as manager.

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

        Are you now worried about dropping points against Slovenia and Scotland?

        1. bojack
          • 8 Years
          8 years, 1 month ago

          I couldn't care less.

      2. Brap.
        • 8 Years
        8 years, 1 month ago

        Haha, nice one 'Arry! He's nominating no marks to try to get everyone to say "YOU DO IT ARRY PLEEEEAAASE"

    24. fantasy17
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      Pickford

      Lovren McAuley Stones

      Sterling Firmino Capoue Sanchez

      Lukaku Aguero Defoe

      SHOULD I USE TRANSFER OR KEEP FOR INTERNATIONAL BREAK?

      1. Ginola14
        • 12 Years
        8 years, 1 month ago

        SAVE

      2. Brap.
        • 8 Years
        8 years, 1 month ago

        Keep it

        & listing Capoue before Sanchez is offensive to mine eyes

    25. Gervinho's forehead
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      Lads!

      A) Ramirez > Lallana, and play Amat
      B) Collins > Holebas, and play Capoue

      What say you?

      1. Totti
        • 8 Years
        8 years, 1 month ago

        yes but for no hits

    26. Atimis
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      Anyway still don't know what to do (C) Lukaku vs Sanchez drivin me mad...

    27. Teror
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      Guys, how's my WC team looking?

      Boruc - Pickford
      Walker - Williams - Evans - Smith - (Amat)
      Sanchez - Walcott - Lallana - Sterling - (Fletcher)
      Aguero - Costa - Rashford

      0.2 ITB

      1. Brap.
        • 8 Years
        8 years, 1 month ago

        Big.

        But playing 4-4-3 somewhat against the rules

        1. Teror
          • 9 Years
          8 years, 1 month ago

          Ha. I put Amat and Fletcher in brackets simply to mark out that I'll pretty much never play them.

          1. Brap.
            • 8 Years
            8 years, 1 month ago

            Keep the donks in their place -- fair play

            Team's impecc

            Now…who's the captain?

            1. Teror
              • 9 Years
              8 years, 1 month ago

              Alternating between Aguero and Sanchez depending on the fixtures. Thinking maybe Walcott this week. maybeee

              1. Brap.
                • 8 Years
                8 years, 1 month ago

                Ooof, a gamblin' man

    28. VS10_
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      West Ham United ‏@WestHamUtd 8m8 minutes ago
      SB: " @Aaron_Cresswell starts training on Monday and should be back after the international break. Havard Nordtveit is also doubtful.

      1. Ziegler1988
        • 10 Years
        8 years, 1 month ago

        Antonio RB?

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

          Or Byram RB, Arbeloa LB. Not sure if Byram was even on the bench last week though.

        2. Kings of Lyon ★
          • 14 Years
          8 years, 1 month ago

          ??

          1. Ziegler1988
            • 10 Years
            8 years, 1 month ago

            Nordtveit was RB last match

      2. Baines on Toast...
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        8 years, 1 month ago

        He has to play arb at right back at some point, surely.

    29. JoshHuntCUFC
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      I have used my Wildcard and created this:

      Cech
      Williams Stones Bailly
      Sanchez Sterling Redmond Capoue
      Zlatan Aguero(c) Defoe

      Jaku, Evans, Fletcher, Love

      > Any major changes needed?
      > Debating double Arsenal mid (swap Sterling for Wallcott) - Good idea?

      1. Brap.
        • 8 Years
        8 years, 1 month ago

        Redmond-Capoue-Fletcher could be beefed up

        Sterling out a bad idea -- he's a top G right now

        & I applaud you for Aguero captain. Let no man, woman or beast convince you otherwise

      2. VS10_
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 1 month ago

        I think next week would have been a better time to wildcard. Now if you go Capoue 4th mid and he doesn't get to scoring positions again and Zlatan blanks you are looking at a hit immediately. I would beef the midfield, consider Rashford instead of Zlatan. get some Liverpoll too.

      3. Baines on Toast...
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        8 years, 1 month ago

        I think it's fine. I'd probably go Theo over Sterling for the next run. I don't mind keeping Zlatan, as you have sanchez anyway and WCing into two cheap strikers is a bad idea.

        I don't think Stones is good value, so I'd be tempted to get a cheaper keeper and try to squeeze Bellerin in - huge upside in the coming months.

    30. SpaceCadet
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      Best cap pick?

      a. payet
      b. costa
      c. rashford
      d. coutinho
      e. walcott

      1. Sanchit
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 1 month ago

        you're being sarcastic, right?

    31. Bialystrzelec
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      My WC squad. Any'd appreciate any sugestions.

      Boruc - Jakupovic
      Walker - Monreal (Koscielny?) - Williams - Holebas - Amat
      Sanchez - Firmino - Sterling - Capoue - Fletcher
      Aguero - Lukaku - Rashford

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

        What is the Capoue plan, how many weeks are you going to give him to impress? Any money in the bank?

        1. Bialystrzelec
          • 8 Years
          8 years, 1 month ago

          0,1 or 0,2 depending on Montreal or Kosc.
          Considering giving Sterling and Capoue to Walcott and Snoddy

    32. KLOPPS AND ROBBERS... the s…
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      Sanchez still captain material after playing yesterday?

      1. Andrew
        • 12 Years
        8 years, 1 month ago

        yes Arsenal play Sunday so will be fine

    33. Salahbrate
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      Deeney, Lukaku or Aguero (C)???

    34. Krionos
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      The Arsenal selections feel exactly like Liverpool at the moment. Everyone is focusing on Walcott and Coutinho/Lallana, meanwhile Firmino and Ozil could very well take their turn and rip it up this weekend!

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

        You want goals over assists and that is what Alexis and Walcott are offering.

        1. Krionos
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 14 Years
          8 years, 1 month ago

          No I don't. I want points.

      2. Teror
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 1 month ago

        They could!!

    35. Chris_White
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      Hazard & Capoue -> Coutinho & Walcott

      Yes?

      1. COLLIN QUANER
        • 8 Years
        8 years, 1 month ago

        Hazard has potential of doing really well this weekend if Chelsea turn up. I'm sticking with him for one more week

      2. Teror
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 1 month ago

        Yes, yes a thousand times yes

      3. Krionos
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        8 years, 1 month ago

        Arsenal and Liverpool have at least 3 midfielders each that could score big this week.

        Hazard and Capoue have good gameweeks.

        Stick with what you have.

    36. Captain Blanks
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      Is it possible Joe Allen keeps the No.10 role at Stoke? Isn't Bojan normally in that position?

    37. Our Man Charlie
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      Just a quickie , which to play ?

      a. Snoddy home to Luiz and co
      b. Tekkers away at everton

      atm swinging with a.

      any thoughts?

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

        Snodgrass

        1. Our Man Charlie
          • 13 Years
          8 years, 1 month ago

          thaks kol , how are you doing its been an interesting start

      2. Brap.
        • 8 Years
        8 years, 1 month ago

        I'm fully on the Snod ting

        Set pieces & pens

        Corner onto Curtis Davis's nut for the opening goal, I can see it now

        1. Our Man Charlie
          • 13 Years
          8 years, 1 month ago

          lovely hope so Brap
          cool grav btw 😆

    38. makaveli123
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      Premier League AND Ryder Cup this weekend. Can't complain about that!

      1. bitm2007
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        8 years, 1 month ago

        It's great week to activate a Now TV Sport's week pass, if don't subscribe to Sky Sports.

    39. Hammers Select
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      Getting rid of one of the following for Sanchez who should get dropped?

      1) Firmino
      2) Sterling

      1. Hurricane Gilbert
        • 8 Years
        8 years, 1 month ago

        1 defo

      2. Our Man Charlie
        • 13 Years
        8 years, 1 month ago

        tough but for me would be 1

      3. Krionos
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        8 years, 1 month ago

        Would never tell you not to get Sanchez in, but for one of those two... That's a tough decision..

    40. bitm2007
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      What's the point of Sky's new Sports Mix channel ?. It appears to only show sport that are being shown at the same time, on one of their other sports channels.

      Sky's marketing states it will cement Sky position as the first choice for sport by being " available in the same number of Sky TV homes as Sky Sports News HQ, a channel with an annual reach of 17m viewers". This is total rubbish, as I can get Sky Sports News HQ (for free) via my Now box, but I can't get Sky Sports Mix even if I pay for a Now TV sports month pass !

    41. Jinswick
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      Any Baines news yet?

      1. Partick Bateman
        • 8 Years
        8 years, 1 month ago

        Press conference at 2pm, I think.

        No sighting of Baines in yesterday's training session video on EFC website.

    42. Sp0rting
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      It's the old sideways shuffle. I have Özil and Firmino but Wally and Lala are doing the business so how to use my 1FT?

      A) Bring in Wally and watch Özil score a brace?

      B) Bring in Lala and watch Firmino steal the show?

      C) Save the FT and rage quit when Wally and Lala find their way into the Dream Team?

      1. Hurricane Gilbert
        • 8 Years
        8 years, 1 month ago

        B out of those, see below my reasoning

      2. Krionos
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        8 years, 1 month ago

        Also have Ozil anf Firmino. No way I am going to sell any of them, exactly for the reason you state above. Walcott is tempting just to free up funds to also get in Sanchez however..

    43. Hurricane Gilbert
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      Re: Firmino. Jontys stats showed a negative correlation between Coutinho on the field and Firmino playing, in terms of points. The one time Firmino delivered this season was against LEI when Cou didn't start...

      I guess Klopp will have to give Studge some game time, but as things stands now I can't see Coutinho being dropped more than a few occasional times.

      Firmino's stats re assists look awesome but that's about it - there are much better options around, like Mané, Cou, Lallana, Sterling, Walcott, Son etc...

      1. Hurricane Gilbert
        • 8 Years
        8 years, 1 month ago

        Tl;dr Firmino is a bad pick when Cou plays

      2. Totti
        • 8 Years
        8 years, 1 month ago

        agreed
        i said all of this last week before doing the wildcard and i was convinced to get coutinho over firmino and after i watched the cup match and found coutinho was the most essential player, i decided to get him and I asked the folks here said to me that firmino is more important than coutinho and i already got firmino and that was my worst decision ever as i now want to use my free transfer to get coutinho over firmino which looks so awful now

        really depressed of getting firmino but I'll leave him as i have no choices

    44. Bialystrzelec
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      A Sterling & Capoue
      B Walcott & Snoddy
      Already have Sanchez and Aguero as MCI and ARS share in my team.