Scout Notes

The Stock Check – Gameweek 11 – Sunday

A 6-1 home rout of Watford promotes Fantasy Premier League interest in Liverpool’s effervescent front three as the competition for our five-man midfield intensifies.

Zlatan Ibrahimovic bags a brace then topples off the Suspension Tightrope, and Harry Kane’s return to action threatens to shake up our options in attack. Here’s the Stock Check following Sunday’s five matches…

On the Rise

Philippe Coutinho, Roberto Firmino and Sadio Mane
The Liverpool trio all produced double-figure hauls in the same match for the first time this season in a 6-1 home thrashing of Watford.

Owned by over 45% of FPL managers, Coutinho is now the most popular midfielder in the game, with a goal and assist taking him to second in the overall standings.

Yet the displays of both Firmino and Mane highlight the benefit in at least doubling up on Jurgen Klopp’s front three.

The trio sit amongst the top six scoring FPL midfielders – Firmino served up a second 15-point haul of the campaign to climb into fourth, while Mane’s season-high 13 points sees him sit one point behind City’s Kevin De Bruyne.

With the schedule still so favourable, and a lack of European matches restricting rotation, investing heavily in Jurgen Klopp’s big-hitters continues to pay off handsomely.

Adam Lallana
Despite a favourable price tag of 7.1, Lallana was in danger of being left behind by his team-mates after a run of four straight blanks.

A pair of assists against Watford, supplemented by maximum bonus points, saw the former Saint move onto 59 points for the campaign – just two behind Mane.

At a time when owners of Michail Antonio, Son Heung-Min and Theo Walcott are seeking out mid-price alternatives, Lallana can expect to see his 11% ownership climb. He’s second only to Coutinho for value amongst Liverpool’s midfield contingent.

Harry Kane
Re-installed to the first XI after recovering from an ankle injury, the Spurs forward earned his side a point at the Emirates thanks to a converted second-half spot-kick.

Kane has now netted in each of his last three league appearances and there’s no doubt that his return to action is threatening to shake up our three-man frontlines.

Given that Sergio Aguero and Diego Costa sit in over 40% of squads and Romelu Lukaku and Zlatan Ibrahimovic are held by 30%+, Kane’s 5% ownership makes him the ideal differential for those looking to restructure.

Spurs now have four home fixtures in seven, with West Ham, Swansea, Hull and Burnley next up at White Hart Lane.

Robert Snodgrass
Having returned to training earlier than expected, the Scot was named amongst the subs for Hull City’s home encounter with Southampton.

Injuries up top meant that Snodgrass was afforded the chance to make an impact off the bench and he didn’t disappoint, supplying a goal and assist in the 2-1 comeback victory.

Now down to 5.5, he’s set to challenge the likes of Joe Allen and Ilkay Gundogan in the sub-6.0 bracket as he squares up to Sunderland, West Brom, Middlesbrough and Palace directly after the international break.

Charlie Austin
A converted first-half penalty took the Southampton forward’s tally to five strikes in the last seven rounds of fixtures.

Subject to a price rise in each of the previous five Gameweeks, Austin still sits at just 6.7 in FPL and with the fixtures falling in his favour from Gameweek 14 onwards, that interest looks set to continue.

Indeed, upcoming home encounters with Liverpool and Everton’s unconvincing defences may persuade more to get on board once the international break has passed.

Paul Pogba
We’d highlighted the Frenchman’s threat in last week’s Big Numbers article, and he finally delivered on the data.

Pushed up into an advanced role, Pogba fired a stunning opener in the 3-1 win at Swansea to serve a reminder of his talents.

Only four midfielders have produced more attempts on goal than United’s summer signing over the first 11 Gameweeks, though he’s managed to score just twice. With Eden Hazard and Liverpool’s midfield at the top of our shopping lists, Pogba has a long way to go before he is elevated in our thinking, particularly as he sits just one caution short of a ban.

Matty Phillips
Handed a recall after James McClean (suspension) and Nacer Chadli (knee injury) were sidelined for the King Power Stadium trip, the Baggies wide man grabbed his opportunity with a goal and assist in the 2-1 win.

Phillips has now produced points in three of his last six, yet with Chadli expected to be fit enough to return in time for the Gameweek 12 clash with Burnley, he faces a tough task to find a way past the Belgian in our thinking.

Clashes against Hull, Watford and Swansea City in the next five certainly suggest that Tony Pulis’ men could be back on our radars.

Chris Brunt is another to keep an eye on – listed as a defender in FPL, he was fielded on the flank this afternoon.

The Irishman has started in back-to-back league matches since proving his fitness following a long-term knee injury, though it remains to be seen where he’ll fit in once Pulis has a full quota of players to pick from.

Islam Slimani
It’s three goals and an assist in four home appearances for the Leicester after this afternoon’s strike against West Brom.

Leicester City are another side set for some fine fixtures and Slimani looks to have edged ahead as their likeliest source of attacking points.

Riyad Mahrez still sits in 10% of FPL squads and supplied the assist for his compatriot’s goal, yet with just two assists from Gameweek 2 onwards, that 9.1 price tag continues to look vastly inflated.

Gylfi Sigurdsson
An assist in today’s loss to United was the fifth time in eight Gameweeks that the Swansea City playmaker has produced attacking returns.

Today again underlined Sigurdsson’s fixture-proof appeal – he has also scored or assisted against Man City, Chelsea and Arsenal over that run.

The schedule smiles kindly on Bob Bradley’s strugglers from Gameweek 15 onwards and at a price of just 7.2, Sigurdsson’s consistency could see him emerge as one of the value midfield picks over the winter period.

In Decline

Zlatan Ibrahimovic
The United frontman delighted then disappointed his 30% FPL ownership in equal measure this afternoon.

After finally breaking his six-match scoring drought with a brace at the Liberty, Ibrahimovic then toppled off the Suspension Tightrope by earning a fifth yellow card of the season.

The last six Gameweeks have seen the veteran earn significant transfers out and today’s indiscretion will surely now persuade many more the time is right to cut and run.

With Kane throwing his name into the hat as another big-hitter, Ibrahimovic is already number one for transfers out up front since the weekend.

Marcus Rashford
The youngster was omitted from United’s XI for the first time since Gameweek 4 as Jose Mourinho handed Wayne Rooney a surprise return out wide.

Ibrahimovic’s upcoming ban means that Rashford may well be graned an immediate return to face Arsenal next time out, though today’s pair of assists from Rooney clearly throws more question marks over the pecking order in attack.

Daley Blind
Despite being devoid of a number of defensive options – including three of his first-choice back-four – Mourinho opted to bench Daley Blind for the trip to Swansea, suggesting that the Dutchman was only fit enough to be named amongst the substitutes.

Thanks to his share of corners and propensity for picking up bonus points, Blind has been the standout option in the Red Devils’ rearguard.

Sitting in sixth spot for FPL defenders, he’s 16 points clear of any other United backline option, yet Mourinho’s decision may persuade his 10% owners to reconsider.

Today’s result means the Old Trafford side have just two clean sheets in the last eight Gameweeks.

Theo Walcott
Sold by more FPL managers than any player last week, the winger overcame a hamstring problem to be handed a starting role on the Arsenal right.

Walcott played all but three minutes of the previous five league matches he appeared in but today saw him replaced by Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain on 70 minutes.

There’s a fear that his early withdrawal may be a sign of what’s to come, though it may well be that Arsene Wenger was simply easing him back into action.

Already, though, Walcott is being shipped in numbers as the exodus steps up over the break.

Alexis Sanchez
A blank at home to Spurs continued the Chilean’s poor run of form at the Emirates.

Sanchez has now scored just once in six matches in front of his own supporters, compared to six strikes in five on the road.

As the quest to draft in Eden Hazard intensifies, some are starting to feel that the Arsenal man’s 11.4 price tag could be the answer. Bearing in mind that four of his next six league fixtures are away, though, getting rid could backfire.

Sanchez’ owners will at least have been appeased by his return to the lone striker role today as Olivier Giroud dropped back to the bench, having led the line in Bulgaria on Wednesday.

However, Giroud was introduced for the final 20-minutes – a trend that could continue in future matches, potentially shifting Sanchez’ role for the closing stages.

Jose Holebas
The 9%-owned Watford defender also earned a fifth yellow of the season today.

Holebas treated his owners to a score of -2 points in the 6-1 Anfield loss, with a second-half caution ensuring he will miss a Gameweek 12 home encounter against Leicester.

Given that the Hornets than face Stoke City, West Brom, Sunderland and Palace in the subsequent six, many will be happy to bench a player who produced 33 points in four appearances prior to today.

A move to 4-4-2 at Anfield is worth monitoring, though, considering the former Greek international has mainly been utilised as a wing-back by Walter Mazzarri.

Daryl Janmaat’s form could also be a factor.

Returning to the first XI after a shoulder injury, his consolation means he’s bagged a goal and assist in his last two starts. The Dutchman is now identically priced to Holebas at 4.8 apiece.

Jamie Vardy
Dropped to the bench for the second time in three league fixtures, the Foxes frontman looks to have fallen from consideration just as the schedule turns kind.

Without a goal since Gameweek 4, Vardy looks a far cry from the player that netted 24 times last term, and as Slimani continues to profit up top, the England international is becoming an increasingly peripheral figure in our seasons.

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  1. Kante Be Bothered
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 12 months ago

    Does getting all 3 of coutinho firmimo and man sound like a good idea

    1. Albrightondknight
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 12 months ago

      Not all getting double digits every week. I think 2 is enough with all the other midfield options out there.

      1. Brap.
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 12 months ago

        Especially right now, before international break

    2. The Chump
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 12 months ago

      coutinho firmino would do. at least thats what i did.

  2. fedolefan
    • 10 Years
    7 years, 12 months ago

    How many points we think Hazard is going to score this season? 250?

    1. Albrightondknight
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 12 months ago

      273

    2. b✪mber
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 12 months ago

      244.2

      1. fedolefan
        • 10 Years
        7 years, 12 months ago

        That sounds about right.

    3. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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      • 15 Years
      7 years, 12 months ago

      Capoue was getting predictions over 200 points during September 🙂

      1. fedolefan
        • 10 Years
        7 years, 12 months ago

        He's on 82 after just 11 matches.

        1. TorresMagic™
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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          • 15 Years
          7 years, 12 months ago

          Hazard could easily have his best season especially if he gets a few penalties.

        2. Licious Lizard
          • 11 Years
          7 years, 12 months ago

          So 283 in total 😉

      2. fedolefan
        • 10 Years
        7 years, 12 months ago

        Capoue was unlucky to not score today. Probably his best match in a while.

        1. TorresMagic™
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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          • 15 Years
          7 years, 12 months ago

          Yeah, had a couple of good chances which would have got in a couple of months ago.

    4. Brap.
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 12 months ago

      112 (3 months out injured)

    5. Kante Be Bothered
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 12 months ago

      more than 1 less than 1000 is a valid estimate imo

      1. fedolefan
        • 10 Years
        7 years, 12 months ago

        250 is more than 1 less than 1000 ?

  3. John78
    • 13 Years
    7 years, 12 months ago

    Seriously considering going 3 5 2 with Haz, Sanchez, Cout, Firmino, Snoddy

    Strikers: Aguero Austin

    1. Albrightondknight
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 12 months ago

      looks very nice. Gonna take hits to get it or not?

      1. John78
        • 13 Years
        7 years, 12 months ago

        On a wildcard...Cant fit firmino, coutinho, hazard and sanchez without playing 3 5 2

    2. Mini Mane Mo
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 12 months ago

      Can you do Kun+Austin+Sanchez+Snoody to Costa+Lukaku+KDB+Wally? Sounds crazy but gives a better balance to the team.

    3. Kante Be Bothered
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 12 months ago

      looks nice till Costa out scores Aguero every week

      1. John78
        • 13 Years
        7 years, 12 months ago

        I would not mind having Costa to be honest but it is scary to go without Aguero. Having Costa Lukaku as suggested would really make a balance team...haha

        1. Kante Be Bothered
          • 8 Years
          7 years, 12 months ago

          lol it is scary to go without Aguero, but Lukaku/Costa are doing just as good or even better this season so its worth considering

          1. John78
            • 13 Years
            7 years, 12 months ago

            Thanks, will consider that.

            3 5 2 looks very attractive right now with all these mid price midfield options firing!

        2. Mini Mane Mo
          • 8 Years
          7 years, 12 months ago

          took out Kun two weeks ago to have a mid of Haz/Sanchez/Firm/Cout...looked in horror when he scored two last week...but not regretting it one bit....will look to Kane over Lukaku soon. Still no City cover

          1. devils advocate
            • 10 Years
            7 years, 12 months ago

            I have that same midfield and Kun. 😉

            I'm sure a few others do too. 🙂

            Banking on Kun's potential of regular returns diminishing because he 'only' scored 6pts this gw sounds a little naive to be honest.

            Good luck, but I think another few double digit hauls, and a few people on here will be scrambling. 😉

            1. John78
              • 13 Years
              7 years, 12 months ago

              Playing 3 5 2? Who is your other striker?

              Yes, I can have it with Kun. But third striker needs to be Anichebe

              1. devils advocate
                • 10 Years
                7 years, 12 months ago

                I'm playing 3-4-3 with Austin and Defoe upfront with Kun.

                I think strikers and midfielders have the greater points potential every gw so I don't believe in having a super cheap striker on the bench, but it's all personal preference.

                So far it's been working well. 🙂

    4. white lightning
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 12 months ago

      I stopped at Snodgrass.

  4. Joggers Nipple
    • 15 Years
    7 years, 12 months ago

    Promise this is no humble brag but just to talk about points hits. Did this last wee for -4:
    Out Walcott Deeny Sterling
    In Hazard Austin Gund

    So looks good? BUT I bottled out of a -8 to do Williams to Alonso and play him over Holebas!!! I am pretty gutted. Alsono got 15? Holebas-2

    No moral or real adviceand know its never guaranteed just dont dismiss points hits out of hand!

    1. b✪mber
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 12 months ago

      did my first hit of the season to enable Haz+Mane.

      offloaded Sanchez+Antonio+Mustafi for Haz+Mane+Darmian...

      Darmian was a sluggish pick as I've been very busy this past 3 weeks and couldn't watch a lot of games and waste time on research.

      1. Joggers Nipple
        • 15 Years
        7 years, 12 months ago

        Very nice!

        1. b✪mber
          • 9 Years
          7 years, 12 months ago

          yup, 22 point upswing right there.

    2. Shifty
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 12 months ago

      nice moves. Wish I had Sterling last week, would definitely have sold for Hazard.

      Considered Mane > Hazard for -4 all week. Didn't do it, felt really stupid Saturday night and was so upset.

      Turned out alright but still looking to make that switch this week for free. Would you?

      1. Joggers Nipple
        • 15 Years
        7 years, 12 months ago

        Still gutted over the Alonso one though

        Mane to Hazard yes if you have another LIV mid

        1. Shifty
          • 11 Years
          7 years, 12 months ago

          I'd considered Alonso but not too much so no real regrets there! 🙂 know how you feel though.

          yea I do have Coutinho. Mane is a homeboy, and I just need to get on the Haz train - favourite FPL player.

          How's your season coming along?

          1. Joggers Nipple
            • 15 Years
            7 years, 12 months ago

            Season ok, around 150k. Fonding it more frustrating yet fun this year with more options and no obvious template.

            Last year was a great score but in a way a bit easy/ dull? How you going?

            1. Shifty
              • 11 Years
              7 years, 12 months ago

              Yea this season definitely more fun but almost every week i hold on a move that ends up exploding! So many options and it's like an ML rollercoaster with each rival's differentials taking turns to explode.

              Hovering between 30-50k these few weeks. Struggling a little. Haven't had that little bit of luck to crack the top 10k ie: constantly no bonus from my differentials...

              1. Joggers Nipple
                • 15 Years
                7 years, 12 months ago

                Good work on rank. Mini league is only reason i play and having that fun with mates when your player gets points over theirs is whats its all about. Has and will happen more with all these options this year

                1. Shifty
                  • 11 Years
                  7 years, 12 months ago

                  Thanks. Yea ML is why I play as well - currently have 3-4 managers ahead of me but we're all separated by less than 20 points. It's crazy.

    3. Albrightondknight
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 12 months ago

      I did not want a hit for Walcott Hazard this week so waited. Bad move. Sometimes fortune favours the brave so well done.

      1. Joggers Nipple
        • 15 Years
        7 years, 12 months ago

        Luck comes into too for sure, Walcott hitting the post and Sterling being dropped

    4. devils advocate
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 12 months ago

      This is a humble humbling.

      I did Deeney -> Austin and Snodgrass -> Redmond for a -4pt hit. 🙁

      Hits are overrated. 😆

  5. Licious Lizard
    • 11 Years
    7 years, 12 months ago

    I am almost glad that Zlatan got his 5th booking. Otherwise I might had been tempted to keep 😉

  6. TorresMagic™
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    • 15 Years
    7 years, 12 months ago

    Rate this defence?

    Pickford Jaku
    Lovren Evans Pieters Holebas Amat

    1. bigbudgie
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 12 months ago

      I can deal with that release of funds and occsional clean sheet but needs a Heaton
      Alonso of course is the outstanding option for a premium

      1. Albrightondknight
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 12 months ago

        Agree on Heaton and also but consider Fuchs too. The 3 who will play have fixtures short term at least does not need to be addressed right now.

    2. Joggers Nipple
      • 15 Years
      7 years, 12 months ago

      Its budget for sure!( I have 5 of them!)
      Depends on what it enables you to have up front

      1. TorresMagic™
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        • 15 Years
        7 years, 12 months ago

        I also have Fletcher 🙂
        Sooner or later I'll need a hit or 2 to balance it all up.

        1. Joggers Nipple
          • 15 Years
          7 years, 12 months ago

          Just seen your OR. Keep doing what you are doing!

          1. TorresMagic™
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            • 15 Years
            7 years, 12 months ago

            Cheers. Hanging out in the top 10K for November is the minimum aim.

    3. Mini Mane Mo
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 12 months ago

      Reckon it gives you a powerful front 7 or 8...clean sheets are hard to come by this season and goals are flying from all directions...might be worth to keep the def at minimum.

    4. FPL Hitman
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 12 months ago

      Mine is similar:

      Foster Pickford
      Alonso Holebas Pieters Amat Browning

      3 of them will not be playing next GW.

      1. TorresMagic™
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        • 15 Years
        7 years, 12 months ago

        AoA or getting a defender?

        1. FPL Hitman
          • 9 Years
          7 years, 12 months ago

          Probably will get a defender or pray Amat plays. Can't play AOA as I have Diomande as my 3rd striker.

    5. Matamatics
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 12 months ago

      That defence is pretty rubbish but I guess it enables your attack. I would look to upgrade holebas this week if you can to a starting 5.0, there are a few decent options out there like Stones . If you are looking for value maybe Francis at BOU for 4.5

    6. Rolls-Royce
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 12 months ago

      PG-13

  7. Albrightondknight
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 12 months ago

    I did Walcott to Hazard
    Team now is

    Heaton Jaku
    Bellerin Coleman Pieters Amat Lenihan
    Sanchez KDB Hazard Coutihno Firmino
    Bony Wilson Diomande

    Only 1.1 ITB
    What would you do? Fix defence or upgrade attack.

    A. Bony > Kane and Bellerin to Van der Horn. Coleman can become Fuchs too
    B. Wilson to Defoe
    C. Bellerin and Coleman to Fuchs and Alonso?

    1. FPL Hitman
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 12 months ago

      Coleman to Alonso probably. Or can get Austin as one of the strikers.

      1. Albrightondknight
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 12 months ago

        Don't know why I did not consider Austin thanks.

    2. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 15 Years
      7 years, 12 months ago

      I'd save if possible. Coleman has Swansea.

      1. Albrightondknight
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 12 months ago

        Yeah anymore moves are for hits going to be a long two weeks. Will probably do one more and keep an eye on prices. Fuchs will go up for sure. Good thing is I can take a price drop on most without losing SP so that might make me hold off.

    3. Brap.
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 12 months ago

      That attack is like some ancient Chinese martial art

      "The Art of Striking Without Striking"

      How many fts?

      1. Albrightondknight
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 12 months ago

        🙂 when mids score more that strikers you don't need to strike.

  8. bigbudgie
    • 10 Years
    7 years, 12 months ago

    Price change predictions for this week please anyone, up, down, or no movement and by how much do you think?

    Alonso
    Hazard
    Costa
    Lukaku
    Sanchez
    Walcott

    1. Shifty
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 12 months ago

      0.1 or nothing - not sure if many will ditch their Arsenal defenders
      0.2 for sure, the hype train is real
      0
      0
      -0.1
      -0.1

    2. Mini Mane Mo
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 12 months ago

      its IB guess price changes more not be that fast

      Alonso: 0.2
      Hazard: 0.3
      Costa: 0.2
      Lukaku: 0.1
      Sanchez: -0.1
      Walcott: -0.1

  9. davies
    • 10 Years
    7 years, 12 months ago

    Why're so many folk selling Walcott?

    I'm looking at buying him after the United game!

    1. Mini Mane Mo
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 12 months ago

      let him drop more...everyone is jumping on the Che and Pool mids bandwagon

      1. davies
        • 10 Years
        7 years, 12 months ago

        Rightly so tbf, but Walcott is a great 4th mid

    2. Shifty
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 12 months ago

      looked good yesterday and i don't buy that he is a rotation risk.

      Think most of the sales would be down to either of the following...which are quite justified.

      1) fit a 2nd liverpool player
      2) upgrade to Hazard

      1. davies
        • 10 Years
        7 years, 12 months ago

        Iwobi definitely on the chopping block - not Walcott.

        Yeah for those reasons I understand. I'm selling Sanchez this week, and doing Arnie > Walcott (BOU) next week.

        1. Shifty
          • 11 Years
          7 years, 12 months ago

          Thinking Sanchez > Hazard as well mate. Just have to convince my brain that it's the right move.

          Sanchez is just not consistent enough to compete with the others in that bracket.

          1. davies
            • 10 Years
            7 years, 12 months ago

            Aye he's not worth 1.4 more than Hazard imo

    3. FPL Hitman
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 12 months ago

      Scrambling for other mids. If his price falls down, can buy him back cheaper at a later stage.

      1. davies
        • 10 Years
        7 years, 12 months ago

        Hopefully 7.5 by the time they play Bournemouth in GW13

  10. IWR
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 12 months ago

    Heaton (Pickford)
    Pieters, McAuley, Amat (Smith, Holebas)
    Hazard, Ozil, Mane, Firmino (Allen)
    Kun, Lukaku, Austin

    With no FT's and only .1 I think I'll just play 10 if Amat misses, don't really want to off Holebas or Smith for a -4?

    1. Brap.
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 12 months ago

      Presume no AOA available?

    2. FPL Hitman
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 12 months ago

      M in similar dilemma. Most probably will do the same hoping Amat comes in place of Mawson.

  11. Koflok
    • 12 Years
    7 years, 12 months ago

    So,

    Walcott Firminho -> Hazard Lallana?

    Exact money

    1. bigbudgie
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 12 months ago

      don't think I would

    2. Albrightondknight
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 12 months ago

      Hard call but I think no.

    3. FPL Hitman
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 12 months ago

      Firmino is a season keeper in that team imo. He has been proving time and again since beginning of this year.

      1. Koflok
        • 12 Years
        7 years, 12 months ago

        Yeah thats fair, think I'm looking for alternative to do Walcott -> Hazard. Not keen on losing Firmino.

        Might be a 3-5-2 surgery or dropping Kaku

      2. bigbudgie
        • 10 Years
        7 years, 12 months ago

        Agree with this
        Fantastic player for FPL.

    4. Mini Mane Mo
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 12 months ago

      Based on the events over the weekend, it seems that a double up of Che and Pool assets is deemed essential...Haz/Costa/Pedro/Matic + Firmino/Mane/Coutinho/Lallana....where does it leave Ars players? Many are swapping Sanchez or Wally out. Che have Spurs and City after Boro while Ars have 3 kind fixtures after Utd. Does that not come into consideration?

      1. Mini Mane Mo
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 12 months ago

        post fail

      2. FPL Hitman
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 12 months ago

        I agree. Losing Sanchez at this stage is not advisable imo. He played well only yesterday and could have got few assists.

    5. Albrightondknight
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 12 months ago

      Could you find the 1.5 you need for Walcott > Haz with a defence downgrade?

  12. Licious Lizard
    • 11 Years
    7 years, 12 months ago

    Who to get in of Brunt vs. McAuley?

    1. TorresMagic™
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      • 15 Years
      7 years, 12 months ago

      If Brunt is anywhere near nailed, him.

    2. Shifty
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 12 months ago

      What TM said

    3. Licious Lizard
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 12 months ago

      Cheers. I actually think Dawson looked pretty dangerous today.

    4. Sharpe Shuffle
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 12 months ago

      Compared Brunt, Dawson and McAuley today. McAuley has had the most goal attempts but Brunt is OOP and more involved in the final third

      1. Matamatics
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 12 months ago

        Nyom a budget option at 4.3?

      2. Licious Lizard
        • 11 Years
        7 years, 12 months ago

        Okay thanks. But I read somewhere that he would be taking corners and such, but it was mostly Phillips that took them as far as I remember?

  13. Mini Mane Mo
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 12 months ago

    Based on the events over the weekend, it seems that a double up of Che and Pool assets is deemed essential...Haz/Costa/Pedro/Matic + Firmino/Mane/Coutinho/Lallana....where does it leave Ars players? Many are swapping Sanchez or Wally out. Che have Spurs and City after Boro while Ars have 3 kind fixtures after Utd. Does that not come into consideration?

    1. Sharpe Shuffle
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 12 months ago

      Does for me. I'm not bothering with Haz. Happy with my Firm, Cout, Sanchez and Wally mid for now given the fixtures upcoming

    2. bigbudgie
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 12 months ago

      I did Sanchez > Haz.
      Keeps team structure and no hits.
      When Haz is on this form he is unstoppable. Team form is fantastic. Plus the price changes that will happen. And Haz has pens too.
      But I do have Wally.

      1. Mini Mane Mo
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 12 months ago

        Keeping Wally might bring dividends after Utd's game.

    3. Cok3y5murf
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 12 months ago

      Not for knee jerkers 😛

    4. Albrightondknight
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 12 months ago

      It's Hazard price rise that is causing it,those holding on to the Arsenal double up could do well. Arsenal certainly have the better short term fixtures. I did Walcott > Hazard and kept Sanchez. Hoping Giroud might be come an option soon.

      1. Cok3y5murf
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 12 months ago

        Don't understand why Sanchez owners are worrying about Hazard's price rises. He will reach 10.3 max by next weekend, which is a small price to pay and you have Sanchez with whom it's a single swap after next week if you absolutely have to. I think Hazard looks essential in the eyes of everyone who don't have Costa. It's understandable though.

        1. Cok3y5murf
          • 8 Years
          7 years, 12 months ago

          doesn't*

        2. Albrightondknight
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 9 Years
          7 years, 12 months ago

          Yeah I have not got Costa. Looking at the goals for column made me think I gotta have Chelsea and Hazard it was over Costa.

        3. bigbudgie
          • 10 Years
          7 years, 12 months ago

          It's the knock on effect though on other future planned transfers as well that needs to be taken into consideration

      2. Mini Mane Mo
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 12 months ago

        Wenger seems pretty stubborn in his team selection. No one has mentioned Ozil much. Expect him to come good soon. Brought in Haz 2 weeks ago. Still have Sanchez. Considering keeping him or swapping for Wally to free up funds.

    5. Licious Lizard
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 12 months ago

      Those two teams look very dangerous atm! This being said I think it depends on what strategy you prefer. For one, I don't want to transfer out either Sanchez or Aguero to double up on either.

      I am going for a frontline:

      Sanchez, Hazard, Coutinho, Gundogan, Allen
      Aguero, Lukaku, Austin

      It doesn't leave much for defence, you don't get double up on neither Liverpool or Chelsea, but I think it fits in the key players from each team imo + you don't tie yourself down with Costa and Hazard for the two difficult fixtures. If I could afford double Liverpool mids without loosing the other big four (Aguero, Lukaku, Sanchez and Hazard), I would definitely be doing that.

      1. Mini Mane Mo
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 12 months ago

        Would you swap Aguero + Sanchez + Gundo for maybe Kane/Costa + Wally + KDB?

        1. Sharpe Shuffle
          • 8 Years
          7 years, 12 months ago

          Gundog experiment didn't last long

          1. Licious Lizard
            • 11 Years
            7 years, 12 months ago

            Haha. But he did have some dangerous runs and attacks against Boro', so I am given him a few weeks if nothing changes.

        2. Licious Lizard
          • 11 Years
          7 years, 12 months ago

          Not really to be honest. Kane is a bit premature imo. Costa is on 4 yellows with Spurs and City in the next 3 and I would also rather have Hazard. He has been looking incredible the last few games, positioned very high and on pens. Gundogan also looked dangerous at times against Boro' and I am giving him a chance for a few games at least. And I am worried about Theo's gametime with other players pushing for a start, but that is just my speculation.

          I think it is premature, maybe in a couple of weeks.

    6. Licious Lizard
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 12 months ago

      I don't even know what is going to happen if Kane also starts delivering...

      1. Sharpe Shuffle
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 12 months ago

        If he does, he's in my team for Aguero from GW14

      2. Mini Mane Mo
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 12 months ago

        Kane is one i'm looking to swap Lukaku out. Eve is awful.

      3. Albrightondknight
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 12 months ago

        He will and I might just destroy what is left of my defence to get him.

    7. white lightning
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 12 months ago

      I've got Alonso, Hazard, Coutinho, Firmino & Costa. I will get Ozil, Walcott or Giroud in gw13 by downgrading Lukaku.

  14. Sharpe Shuffle
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 12 months ago

    Any recent quotes from Hughes re Butland return? Can't find anything

      1. Sharpe Shuffle
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 12 months ago

        Thanks TM. Mulling over Grant > Heaton (price rise tomorrow). Think I'll wait given no news on Butland

  15. Spg76
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 12 months ago

    Wayne Hennessy to be Palace GK from now on. The French lad made too many errors to keep his place. Hennessy at 4.3m looks a good one

    1. Sharpe Shuffle
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 12 months ago

      Palace never keep any CS though

      1. Spg76
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 12 months ago

        True but who keeps clean sheets these days?.....Chelsea

        1. Sharpe Shuffle
          • 8 Years
          7 years, 12 months ago

          I'm backing Arsenal and West Brom over the next 6 games. Spurs too

          1. Spg76
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 8 Years
            7 years, 12 months ago

            I hope so with West Brom. Got two of their defense

            1. Licious Lizard
              • 11 Years
              7 years, 12 months ago

              On a wc and definitely doubling up on WBA for the next 3/5. Even have a draft with 3 WBA defensive players.

  16. The Man Pastore
    • 10 Years
    7 years, 12 months ago

    Did 2 transfer for -4pts yesterday and kind of regret it now...
    I did Antonio + Smith --> Gundogan + Alonso , -4

    Is it a ok move?

    1. FPL Hitman
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 12 months ago

      Seems good to me

    2. Albrightondknight
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 12 months ago

      You had to fix defence you would only have 2 for next week otherwise and Gundogan is a good punt. Decent moves. No I will have no regrets!!

  17. Spg76
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 12 months ago

    American Owners of Swansea didn't think the Guidolin sacking through

    1. bigbudgie
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 12 months ago

      this. Awful decision

  18. Delhidynamo
    • 10 Years
    7 years, 12 months ago

    7m mid lottery really isn't working out too welll.

    Walker/Kos downgrade to enable Arnie to Firmino sounds good?

    1. Sharpe Shuffle
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 12 months ago

      Firmino always sounds good

      1. Matamatics
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 12 months ago

        What about lallana?

        1. Sharpe Shuffle
          • 8 Years
          7 years, 12 months ago

          I think the Brazilians are worth the extra over Lallana

        2. Zebras
          • 8 Years
          7 years, 12 months ago

          I think given int'l break, lallana would be a decent punt given he'll be more rested. Thoughts?

          (May be me trying to convinced myself)

          1. Sharpe Shuffle
            • 8 Years
            7 years, 12 months ago

            But a transfer's not just for one week is it? The internationals are a valid concern. Maybe just roll the FT and get Firm/Cout the wk after. Coutinho is likely to play more minutes than Firmino for Brazil

  19. Licious Lizard
    • 11 Years
    7 years, 12 months ago

    On WC. Is it crazy going for Foster (or maybe Grant) for the next 3 before switching to Heaton? Is it just a waste of a ft?

    1. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 15 Years
      7 years, 12 months ago

      Do you think they will outscore by 4 or more over those 3?

      1. Licious Lizard
        • 11 Years
        7 years, 12 months ago

        I actually think Foster will, it should be more as it is costing me a ft. Maybe Grant will as well, also with the extra 0,6 more you could spend on a defender in the next 3.

        What do you think?

        1. TorresMagic™
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • Has Moderation Rights
          • 15 Years
          7 years, 12 months ago

          A FT is really worth 4 points. If you are lucky, you won't want to make other moves in that week.

          1. Licious Lizard
            • 11 Years
            7 years, 12 months ago

            Yeah I know. But if we assume Foster will "only" outscore Heaton by 4 in the 3 gw's, maybe it is a stupid risk to take then?

            1. TorresMagic™
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • Has Moderation Rights
              • 15 Years
              7 years, 12 months ago

              Need to know which GWs Foster outscores him. If he makes the 4 when Burnley plays City then your plan may work, earlier is a bonus.

              1. Licious Lizard
                • 11 Years
                7 years, 12 months ago

                Thanks. appreciate your input.

    2. Sharpe Shuffle
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 12 months ago

      I wouldn't bother now. Get Heaton. There's always a more pressing transfer than GK.

      1. Licious Lizard
        • 11 Years
        7 years, 12 months ago

        Maybe you are right, maybe I am being too clever. Just thought it could be a decent punt - also given the fact that I can be flexible if an surprise injuries should happen over the int. break.

    3. Albrightondknight
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 12 months ago

      Just get Heaton. Sharpe is correct there is always a more pressing transfer than GK.

      1. Sharpe Shuffle
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 12 months ago

        I may have to do Grant to Heaton soon and it burns me to have to invest an FT in a keeper. But equally I'm not going to play Pickford every week when Grant loses his spot. Grant's had a decent run for 4m though so I can't really complain

        1. Licious Lizard
          • 11 Years
          7 years, 12 months ago

          Yeah well that is a different story. It will be worth it, when you are forced to play Pick every week imo. But I wouldn't ship Grant with the 3 good fixtures coming up... Those 0,6 can also make a difference somewhere else in the meantime.

          1. Sharpe Shuffle
            • 8 Years
            7 years, 12 months ago

            Yep, waiting on news of Butland's return before I make that move. Hopefully it will be after Burnley play Man City (GW13)

        2. Albrightondknight
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 9 Years
          7 years, 12 months ago

          Yeah Heaton is the man though gotta have him.

          1. Sharpe Shuffle
            • 8 Years
            7 years, 12 months ago

            Agreed

      2. Licious Lizard
        • 11 Years
        7 years, 12 months ago

        Cheers. Not a 100% convinced yet, but that also has to do with the fact that the leader in my ML has Heaton and I want to outsmart him 😉

  20. Spg76
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 12 months ago

    Troy Deeney and Igahlo. What a stinker these guys are having

  21. Albrightondknight
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 12 months ago

    Any news on Cup qualifying score?

    1. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 15 Years
      7 years, 12 months ago

      None, I'll guess mid 50s. Depends on the quality of the entrants.

      1. TorresMagic™
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 15 Years
        7 years, 12 months ago

        low to mid*

        1. Albrightondknight
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 9 Years
          7 years, 12 months ago

          Yikes. 54 borderline so.

  22. Deicide
    • 12 Years
    7 years, 12 months ago

    I got rid of Costa and Hazard with my wildcard a month ago. Awful decisions. Bye to my goal (2k at the endd of the season)

  23. samaael
    • 14 Years
    7 years, 12 months ago

    Heaton
    Walker/ Stones/ Evans
    Firmino/ Sanchez/ Redmond/ Allen
    Aguero/Lukaku/Defoe

    4.0/Coutinho /Williams/ Amat1FT 0.1 ITBa

    Tell me how to get hazard in

    1. Deicide
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 12 months ago

      Get rid of alexis

    2. Mini Mane Mo
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 12 months ago

      Downgrade Kun or Sanchez

      1. Matamatics
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 12 months ago

        Why are you benching coutinho?

        1. Matamatics
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 8 Years
          7 years, 12 months ago

          The only option is to sell Sanchez it is something I am mulling over

        2. Mini Mane Mo
          • 8 Years
          7 years, 12 months ago

          probably concern over playing time after IB when south americans come back.

    3. Albrightondknight
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 12 months ago

      I'd wait until GW 15 if you still want Hazard for Sanchez do it then.

  24. Give Me the Mane
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 12 months ago

    Planning to go for 3-5-2, But can't decide between Matic, Snoddy, Allen. Suggestions?

    1. Mini Mane Mo
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 12 months ago

      Hull have great fixtures coming up, Snoddy the main guy. Matic's assists are piling up. Wld have to choose Snoddy

    2. Sharpe Shuffle
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 12 months ago

      Think Snod will be good over the next few

  25. @SirAustinDangerPowers
    • 13 Years
    7 years, 12 months ago

    morning everyone

    have this front 8
    Sanchez Firmino Walcott Allen Carrick
    Aguero Costa Lukaku

    a) Costa Walcott Carrick >>> Austin Hazard Gundogan -8
    b) Sanchez Carrick >> Hazard Gundogan

    And Gundogan or Snodgrass as sub 6 mid?

    1. Jinswick
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 12 months ago

      I'd leave your front 7 as is. Definitely no hits required.

      Snoddy looks the better option to me.

  26. Jinswick
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    7 years, 12 months ago

    Morning DZ,

    Any moves worth making here? With Collins dropping to 4.3 I can't see any replacements worth a transfer, and I'm not sure there's a hit worthwhile this week....

    A) Save
    B) Something else

    Pickford
    Clyne, Stones, Kone
    Sanchez, Firmino, Coutinho, Wally
    Aguero, Austin, Defoe

    Cech, Capoue, Collins, Amat
    Bank 0.1m, 1FT

    1. Albrightondknight
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 12 months ago

      Van der Hoorn an option but I think save if you are happy to go without Hazard for now.

      1. Licious Lizard
        • 11 Years
        7 years, 12 months ago

        I looked at him a bit as well as a cheapie. They even have decent fixtures until gw 20, but Swansea are just horrible at the back...

        1. Jinswick
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 14 Years
          7 years, 12 months ago

          Agreed. And certainly not worth getting this week away at Everton

  27. Spg76
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 12 months ago

    I love having Coutinho but hate the fact he needs to return to South America for the break. KDB and Hazard look better options

    1. Albrightondknight
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 12 months ago

      No CL though which is a positive.

    2. Sharpe Shuffle
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 12 months ago

      Maybe not next week but in the long term I like Coutinho way more than KDB

    3. Mini Mane Mo
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 12 months ago

      Should be back by Wed or latest Thurs morn unlike previous IB as matches are played on Tues this time.

      1. Albrightondknight
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 12 months ago

        Thanks good to know.

  28. Sharpe Shuffle
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 12 months ago

    How white are Firmino's teeth by the way. Glow in the dark

  29. Jinswick
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    7 years, 12 months ago

    Hazard does look pretty essential, but I'm not sure it's worth major surgery this week to get him given he has Spurs, City & a fairly resolute Boro in the next 3. Thoughts?

    1. Mini Mane Mo
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 12 months ago

      Stick with double Ars for the next few weeks. Will come good. With so many mids firing this season, its impossible to have all of them.

    2. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 15 Years
      7 years, 12 months ago

      Form over fixtures is the simple answer.

      1. Jinswick
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        7 years, 12 months ago

        Mmmmm. 2 of the next 3 are away and the home game is Spurs (one of the best defences). I think I'll wait till GW15.... Haz is averaging less than 5 ppg away from home.

        1. TorresMagic™
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • Has Moderation Rights
          • 15 Years
          7 years, 12 months ago

          Chelsea struggle a bit away atm. In their current form a minimum of 2 goals a game is scored. Hazard is likely to get at least an assist there. Hazard ruined Spurs last season when he actually played properly and this Chelsea is going much better.

    3. Give Me the Mane
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 12 months ago

      His price is gonna rise in the coming weeks

    4. Cok3y5murf
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 12 months ago

      I may have made some sacrifices to get him in if I didn't have Costa. But with Costa, I don't think he's essential for next week at the cost of surgeries.

    5. Eze Really?
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 12 months ago

      I concur. BUT:
      We all pick the bones of this site when it comes to FPL decisions. I was fairly resolute about doing Payet/Coutinho and Sanchez/Hazard for a -4. I listened to the logic of Hazard against Everton and already having Costa just to do the former. After an international hangover I would have Cout, Firmino and Sanchez.
      Thr result: .3 loss in value. 13 point loss including the -4 and I woul have captained him rather than costa. A miserable 20 % deficit.

      1. Cok3y5murf
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 12 months ago

        Lol we can't predict everything. Predictions go wrong too sometimes. But if you really believed in Chelsea enough to captain Costa against Everton, you could've got Hazard. I didn't expect any more than 2-3 goals from Chelsea, so I didn't. Anyway, it really depends on next week too. If Sanchez explodes and Hazard doesn't, you get your points back. Don't rule it out.

        1. Eze Really?
          • 10 Years
          7 years, 12 months ago

          Bigger hangover coming back from South America. But yes you are right. I took the stance of not having Kun and it paid off." Swings and roundabouts"

      2. Mini Mane Mo
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 12 months ago

        Guess this is where you need to read YMA's article...4 for 4 now

        1. Eze Really?
          • 10 Years
          7 years, 12 months ago

          ?? Sorry I am a crochity 60 rear old. Do not understand a word.

  30. Albrightondknight
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 12 months ago

    Can someone please reply with a green arrow cause I would love to see what one looks like?

    1. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 15 Years
      7 years, 12 months ago

      🌲 🙂

      1. Albrightondknight
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 12 months ago

        A Christmas tree close enough. Thanks.

    2. Eze Really?
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 12 months ago

      Yes despite not listening to myself and doing Sanchez/Hazard 63pts

      1. Albrightondknight
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 12 months ago

        A light shade of green but green none the less.