Scout Notes

Scout Notes – FA Cup – Tuesday

Burnley continue their fine home record while Palace come from behind to avoid a shock against Bolton as the FA Cup third round replays go to form.

Burnley 2 Sunderland 0

Burnley eased past Sunderland and into the fourth round of the FA Cup in a match both sides could have been forgiven for wanting to lose.

Clarets’ boss Sean Dyche made seven changes to the team that beat Southampton on Saturday, with only midfield trio George Boyd (5.1), Steven Defour (5.7) and Jeff Hendrick (5.4), together with defender Michael Keane (4.9), retaining their places.

Sunderland, by contrast, fielded a side much closer to their first XI, with the benching of the 29.3%-owned Jermain Defoe (7.9) the main decision by David Moyes, who also brought in Billy Jones (4.4) and George Honeyman (4.5) as his only other changes from the weekend. Jack Rodwell was their latest injury casualty, ruled out with a knee problem sustained in the defeat to Stoke City.

The goals came from Sam Vokes (5.9), assisted by defender Tendayi Darikwa (4.2), and substitute Andre Gray (6.2), who was set up by Boyd.

Gray, a 5.3%-owned Fantasy asset, had not scored in two league matches, but now has five goals from his last six fixtures in all competitions.

Defoe was brought on in the second half, but was ill-served by a side that managed just two attempts on goal.

Post-match, Moyes rued his squad’s lack of depth.

“I’m really disappointed because we are threadbare at the moment. There were some positives – George (Honeyman) played well for us tonight and we played with three at the back to see if we could stop Burnley bullying us a little bit defensively.”

A change of formation to a three-man backline does have the potential to allow another relatively popular Sunderland asset, the 4.4%-owned Patrick van Aanholt (5.0), a more attacking role.

But Defoe, who has scored four times in Sunderland’s current four-match winless run in the league, remains the Black Cats only real Fantasy attraction.

Burnley will now play Bristol City at Turf Moor on Saturday, January 28, before the Gameweek 23 visit of Leicester on the following Tuesday.

Burnley XI: Pope, Darikwa, Keane, Tarkowski, Flanagan, Kightly (Gray 77), Boyd (O’Neill 90), Barton, Defour, Hendrick, Vokes.
Subs not used: Robinson, Mee, Lowton, Ward, Jackson.

Sunderland XI: Mannone, Jones, Denayer, Djilobodji, van Aanholt, Manquillo, Larsson, Love (Defoe 63), Honeyman, Januzaj, Borini (Asoro 80).
Subs not used: Mika, O’Shea, E Robson, Embleton, T Robson.

Crystal Palace 2 Bolton Wanderers 1

Christian Benteke (7.4) came off the bench to score twice in 30 minutes and give Sam Allardyce his first win as Palace manager.

The 5.7%-owned Belgian hasn’t scored in the league since Gameweek 15 – the end of a purple patch during which he netted five times in as many matches – and has suffered a major decline in ownership and price as a result.

A return to form could reverse both those trends as Palace prepare for a vital run of fixtures involving Everton, Sunderland and Middlesbrough at home and trips to Bournemouth, Stoke City and West Brom.

Allardyce made seven changes to the team well beaten by West Ham at the weekend, but having talked up new signing Jeffrey Schlupp (4.8) pre-match, the former Leicester man was not eligible to make the squad.

Midfielder Sullay Kaikai (4.5) was given his first ever Eagles start, while Joel Ward (4.8), Damien Delaney (4.8), Andros Townsend (5.9) and Joe Ledley (4.4) were the only survivors from Saturday’s side.

Palace were on course for a loss before Allardyce chanced his arm with a triple substitution. Benteke responded by heading home a Mathieu Flamini (4.3) cross and then steered home the winner from a Townsend assist.

The manager didn’t dwell on the victory for long post-match, spending much of the time talking of the need to strengthen his squad.

“We are spreading our wings far and wide and hopefully in the next 48 hours, at least one of those targets will be saying yes, pass a medical and sign for us. It’s hard to say how many we’re looking for; we’ve had about five, six or even eight bids in for players across Europe and in this country, and we’ve only had one accepted, which is Jeffrey Schlupp.”

The Eagles’ immediate schedule is certainly demanding. The FA Cup victory means they’ll entertain Man City in the fourth round on Saturday, January 28 – three days before they travel to Bournemouth for Gameweek 23.

City will have the benefit of an extra day off before their trip to West Ham on the Wednesday evening.

Crystal Palace XI: Speroni, Ward, Kelly, Delaney (Tomkins 62), Fryers, Lee, Flamini, Ledley (Puncheon 63), Townsend, Kaikai, Remy (Benteke 62).
Subs not used: Hennessey, Phillips, Cabaye, Husin.

783 Comments Post a Comment
  1. Samurai Blue
    • 11 Years
    7 years, 2 months ago

    Thinking of doing Pieters > Alonso this week. This is my team. Currently 1FT and 2.2 ITB:

    Heaton / Pickford
    Valencia / Brunt / Chambers / Pieters / Amat
    Sanchez / Hazard / Alli / Pogba / Stanislas
    Ibra / Giroud / Anichebe

    Yes or no?

    1. RAFA THE GAFFA
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      I like it! I think Alonso will return another double digit this week with a cleany and assist or something

    2. Athletic Dildao
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      I'd wait on news on girouds fitness first.

      1. Samurai Blue
        • 11 Years
        7 years, 2 months ago

        Yes I agree. Although I think he will play. If not and I still do the transfer, Chambers will come in his place.

    3. Team Bobcat
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      I would hold.

      Valencia brunt chambers sound this week.

      Choice of alonso or Walker then, spurs the handier fixtures.

      My opinion only

  2. SGTMacaroni
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    7 years, 2 months ago

    Aguero, Siggy, Pieters -> Kane, Pedro, Baines? (-4)

    1. StoichkovFPL
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      I think that if you own Kun U should stick. Upgrade Siggy using this 2 FT

  3. Duffy Dunk
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 2 months ago

    Grant
    Alonso Brunt Baines
    Sanchez(C) Lallana Pedro Phillips(VC)
    Rondon Lukaku Ibra

    subs: Heaton Alli Friend Ake
    1.6 ITB

    1. Any suggestions for the starting line up/bench?
    2. 3-4-3 with Rondon or 3-5-2 with Alli? I just feel that Rondon will get more points than Alli this gameweek
    3. Should I do Lallana->Coutinho before his price rockets? Who do you expect to be more involved in points long term? I've had Lallana since 7.3 so if i sell now i make 0.2 profit
    4. Ake will have to go at some point to free up the 3rd Chelsea spot. Who should replace him to that low price? Thinking of Holgate/Yoshida
    5. Thinking of doing Alli->Eriksen as I expect the Dane to be more involved in points, would you do it?
    6. Any other thoughts about my team?

    Thank you 🙂

    1. Ynwalfc
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      Play Alli over Rondon

    2. Team Bobcat
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      I am in a similar boat with alli.

      Which to bench.
      Alli Stanislas or Rondon.

      Toss a coin

  4. AusBest11
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 2 months ago

    Transfer Coutinho in for who? Or leave?

    Sanchez, Alli, Eriksen, lallana, phillips.

    Leave or transfer?

    1. Ynwalfc
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      Leave

  5. DrunkPhilosophy
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 2 months ago

    Heaton
    Alonso Brunt Baines
    Sanchez(c) Lallana Alli Phillips
    Ibra Costa Defoe
    Pickford Holebas DeRoon Amat

    Already on -4, good to go?

    Reply
    0

    1. SGTMacaroni
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      yep done.

    2. StoichkovFPL
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      solid team. stick

  6. Ynwalfc
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 2 months ago

    Stanislas or Defoe???

    1. StoichkovFPL
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      depends who would you transfer out. Stan as 4th mid is perfect but Defoe as 3rd striker is good choice too.

      1. Ynwalfc
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 2 months ago

        Stan as 5th mid and Defo on the bench.

        1. StoichkovFPL
          • 8 Years
          7 years, 2 months ago

          oh, though it's transfer question.
          Defoe.

  7. The Happy One
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    7 years, 2 months ago

    Not sure where to burn an FT, current GW22 defence looks like this:
    Heaton
    Azpi-Valencia-Holebas

    Should I:

    A) Zieler -> Valdes, bench Heaton
    B) Francis -> Chambers/Funes Mori, bench Holebas

    1. The Happy One
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      Can afford Francis -> Brunt as well 🙂

    2. StoichkovFPL
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      if 1 FT than hold. if really must do something than get chambers

      1. The Happy One
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        7 years, 2 months ago

        2FTs

        1. StoichkovFPL
          • 8 Years
          7 years, 2 months ago

          sell me this 1 FT 🙂

      2. The Happy One
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        7 years, 2 months ago

        option C) Lallana -> Coutinho?

        1. StoichkovFPL
          • 8 Years
          7 years, 2 months ago

          not yet

    3. Karan14
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      Tbh both A & B are good options.

      I'd go A as Zeiler will always remain a non starter.

  8. Karan14
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 2 months ago

    Choose for the longer term:

    A) Costa Pedro Brunt

    B) Lukaku Pedro Brunt

    C) Lukaku (6.8 mid?) Alonso

    Appreciate your thoughts!

    1. StoichkovFPL
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      all good. mayby C with Antonio.

    2. Christina.
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      I posted earlier...Antonio...Iwobi(punt)

      1. Karan14
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 2 months ago

        Even Snodgrass is an option actually once his horror fixtures are done.

        1. AusBest11
          • 8 Years
          7 years, 2 months ago

          Agree

    3. MTPockets
        7 years, 2 months ago

        Depends how long term. No 26/28 blank risk for whu/wba so Lukaku Antonio Brunt may end up safer, subject to bench/results.

        1. MTPockets
            7 years, 2 months ago

            *for eve/whu/wba (and bou)

        2. mcrayeps
          • 7 Years
          7 years, 2 months ago

          Costa Alonso and philips?

      • AusBest11
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 2 months ago

        Transfer costa out for who or leave?

        Ibra Costa Crouch

        1. Christina.
          • 14 Years
          7 years, 2 months ago

          leave, reassess

        2. StoichkovFPL
          • 8 Years
          7 years, 2 months ago

          wait for news. maybe Conte will say sometning. Lukaku is good replacement or Kane if have cash.

        3. AusBest11
          • 8 Years
          7 years, 2 months ago

          Thanks for the help guys

      • Moves like Dejagah
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 2 months ago

        I've binned Costa and already on -4 with this lot. Unlike me as I'm normally patient but how am I looking for next few weeks?

        Courtois

        Brunt, Alonso, McAuley, A Smith

        Rodriguez, Sanchez (c) Pedro

        Lukaku, Kane, Giroud

        Pickford, Larsson, Capoue, Pieters

        1. The Happy One
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 12 Years
          7 years, 2 months ago

          Look to upgrade a 4th mid only thing id recommend, otherwise good squad

          1. Moves like Dejagah
            • 7 Years
            7 years, 2 months ago

            Thanks, i am looking to do this over the coming weeks.

      • Klopp For The Kopps 😆
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 2 months ago

        Someone had posted a useful Spreadsheet link with Percentage chances of the Matches happening in GW 26 and GW 28,
        Really Need it.
        Anybody has the link ?

        1. ♤TeddyBear♤
          • 9 Years
          7 years, 2 months ago

          Same here

          1. Klopp For The Kopps 😆
            • 8 Years
            7 years, 2 months ago

            Thanks

      • Typo
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        7 years, 2 months ago

        Need halp.

        Ive done, Hazard -> Alli, Cedric -> Alonso for a -4. Was content with having aguero up front, even tho he sucks atm. Then i heard the podcast, and realised how god aweful he really is. Should i take another hit to get in Kane?

        1. Typo
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 10 Years
          7 years, 2 months ago

          Im really behind in my ML's, like 100+ points

        2. Klopp For The Kopps 😆
          • 8 Years
          7 years, 2 months ago

          Not worth -8
          Take Kane next week

        3. StoichkovFPL
          • 8 Years
          7 years, 2 months ago

          kun > kane for -4 with a hit already made?
          NO
          kun has nice fixtures after Spurs so wise is just to wait

        4. Typo
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 10 Years
          7 years, 2 months ago

          Thanks guys

        5. MTPockets
            7 years, 2 months ago

            Doubt that will pay off.

            1. Typo
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 10 Years
              7 years, 2 months ago

              I guess.

          • Typo
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 10 Years
            7 years, 2 months ago

            I'll wait a week, gives me the chance to see if Costa is back in the line-up aswell

        6. AusBest11
          • 8 Years
          7 years, 2 months ago

          Foster Grant
          Azpil Jones Chambers Reid Amat
          Sanchez Alli Eriksen Lallana Phillips
          Ibra Costa Crouch

          Transfer or leave? And who to bench?

          1. Nomar
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 14 Years
            7 years, 2 months ago

            Leave.

        7. Nomar
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 14 Years
          7 years, 2 months ago

          At this rate Palace may well be playing Bolton twice next season.

          1. StoichkovFPL
            • 8 Years
            7 years, 2 months ago

            *year?

          2. kalmoffit
            • 10 Years
            7 years, 2 months ago

            They'll be OK. Dann, Cabaye Zaha, Benteke and Allardyce. Their rivals would like any of those.

        8. Visionaries
          • 7 Years
          7 years, 2 months ago

          Keep Giroud, or out for a -4?
          Can't see him starting after that injury

          1. ANON.
            • 10 Years
            7 years, 2 months ago

            Wait for news

          2. Bobby_Baggio
            • 12 Years
            7 years, 2 months ago

            Wait - i have Giroud too - no need to panic as his price isn't dropping tonight

          3. StoichkovFPL
            • 8 Years
            7 years, 2 months ago

            he managed to play till 59th minute and made some sprints so he may be ok

          4. Samurai Blue
            • 11 Years
            7 years, 2 months ago

            Wait

        9. ANON.
          • 10 Years
          7 years, 2 months ago

          Best forward or mid under 7m long term? Not including Phillips

          1. Bobby_Baggio
            • 12 Years
            7 years, 2 months ago

            Mid - Antonio/Pedro
            Fwd - Rondon

          2. kalmoffit
            • 10 Years
            7 years, 2 months ago

            Antonio

          3. wulfrunian
            • 7 Years
            7 years, 2 months ago

            Rondon-pedro or barkley

          4. AusBest11
            • 8 Years
            7 years, 2 months ago

            Snodgrass after week 25. Also, Pedro is a tricky one considering if he can hold his spot in the starting line up.

          5. Clump
            • 9 Years
            7 years, 2 months ago

            Stanislas has the fixtures.

        10. The Man Pastore
          • 9 Years
          7 years, 2 months ago

          Love having Ibra, Kane and Lukaku up top

          1. Bobby_Baggio
            • 12 Years
            7 years, 2 months ago

            I like it but still suspicious over trolloluka

            1. The Man Pastore
              • 9 Years
              7 years, 2 months ago

              Everton's fixtures are just too good to ignore

              1. Bobby_Baggio
                • 12 Years
                7 years, 2 months ago

                I know - i have him just previous seasons he has burnt me - my fingers are crossed this season is different!

            2. kalmoffit
              • 10 Years
              7 years, 2 months ago

              Lukaku is solid value. The other two, not so much

          2. StoichkovFPL
            • 8 Years
            7 years, 2 months ago

            best possible right now

        11. Spencer
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • Has Moderation Rights
          • 12 Years
          7 years, 2 months ago

          Everton fixtures are a sea of blue...

          Anyone for Mirallas?

          1. Clump
            • 9 Years
            7 years, 2 months ago

            Tempted. Tom Davies @ 4.3 looks value to me.

          2. kalmoffit
            • 10 Years
            7 years, 2 months ago

            I watched them struggle against Hull a couple of weeks ago. Hard to believe that they've improved so much.

        12. Bob.
          • 13 Years
          7 years, 2 months ago

          What to do with my two FT? My main worry is no Spurs but I am going to wait til after the City game to go this route. Way behind (100) in my ML and Aguero is a differential for me so going to keep him tis week anyway and hope he outscores Kane.

          Foster
          Lovren Holebas Alonso
          Lallana Hazard Sanchez Phillips Capoue
          Ibra Aguero

          Pickford Anichebe Lowton Amat

          Maybe Anichebe to Crouch? or downgrade somewhere else? Cheers

          1. wulfrunian
            • 7 Years
            7 years, 2 months ago

            itb?

            1. Bob.
              • 13 Years
              7 years, 2 months ago

              0.5 itb.

          2. wulfrunian
            • 7 Years
            7 years, 2 months ago

            i saw your team sorry.Capoue>Stanislas?

            1. Bob.
              • 13 Years
              7 years, 2 months ago

              0.1 off that unfortunately 🙁 Would have been a good transfer though! Capoue's fixtures aren't bad I think.

              1. wulfrunian
                • 7 Years
                7 years, 2 months ago

                🙁 i suppose you don't want to move Capoue so i think save or move holebas or lowton?I predict burnley will not get soon enough a clean sheet.

          3. The Man Pastore
            • 9 Years
            7 years, 2 months ago

            Cpaoue --> 4.3/4.4 bench fodder and upgrade Anichebe

        13. Wheato182
          • 11 Years
          7 years, 2 months ago

          Team for this week

          Foster
          Lovren – Alonso – McAuley
          Ali – Eriksen – Sanchez – Lallana
          Defoe – Giroud – Ibra

          Bench – Jaku – Fletcher – Mee – Kinglsey

          Is it madness to consider doing Defoe + Ali > Kane + Pedro (-4)?

          1. Spencer
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • Has Moderation Rights
            • 12 Years
            7 years, 2 months ago

            Not madness, but I'd stick.

            1. Wheato182
              • 11 Years
              7 years, 2 months ago

              Hmmmm how about just Ali > Pedro for this week? Feeling like i need some Chelsea coverage?

              1. IWR
                • 8 Years
                7 years, 2 months ago

                I'd probably sit. You have Alonso

                1. Wheato182
                  • 11 Years
                  7 years, 2 months ago

                  Cheers guys, will hold fire.

        14. Strchld
          • 7 Years
          7 years, 2 months ago

          Is Friend nailed against WHU?
          Friend - McAuley/Walker - Luiz and Foster.

          Play Stanilas (WAT) or Siggy (liv)?

          Play McAuley (SUN, probably clean sheet), already have Foster or Walker (mci, probably not clean sheet)? Or both and bench Friend.

          If Giroud isnt fit for a hit. (-4)
          a) Siggy + Giroud to Ramirez/Capoue/Matic and Kane? (already have Stanislas)
          b) Siggy + Giroud to Phillips and Lukaku (already have Rondon)

          Probably going to save ft if Giroud is fit.
          Sanchez - Eriksen - Lallana - Stanislas (Siggy)
          Ibra - Rondon - Giroud
          g2g?

          1. Individual
            • 10 Years
            7 years, 2 months ago

            Might've been a good idea to show your team here.

            I'd do Friend, McAuley and Luiz.

            If Giroud isn't fit, can you afford Stanislaus in A? If not, B is fine.

          2. Strchld
            • 7 Years
            7 years, 2 months ago

            Foster (Jaku)
            Friend - McAuley - Luiz (Walker, Amat)
            Sanchez - Eriksen - Lallana - Stanislas (Siggy)
            Ibra - Rondon - Giroud

            A) I think I will bench Ramirez or Rondon.
            B) Benching Rondon over Stanislas because have Phillips.

        15. IWR
          • 8 Years
          7 years, 2 months ago

          Bench one:

          A) Giroud
          B) Alli
          C) Stanislas

          1. wulfrunian
            • 7 Years
            7 years, 2 months ago

            Alli

          2. Individual
            • 10 Years
            7 years, 2 months ago

            Really tough. I'd wait til Friday and the Gru news (like I am - see below!) as your decision may be made for you!

            Anyone else you can potentially bench? Of those, I'd be so torn but maybe Alli because Stan has a better fixture on paper and is on pens... but City are hardly in form so it'd be really such a marginal call.

            1. IWR
              • 8 Years
              7 years, 2 months ago

              I can't split them, benching Alli feels so yuck.

              Heaton (Jaku)
              Baines, Brunt, Daniels (Chambers, Yoshi)
              Sanchez, Haz, Alli, Phillips (Stanislas)
              Ibra, Lukaku, Giroud

              1. Individual
                • 10 Years
                7 years, 2 months ago

                Yeah. This is why I always have everyone on the bench being bench fodder / solid 2 pointers - it can catch you out, yes, but I hate having this situation.

                Now I see you have Daniels, I think benching Stan is "correct" because of Alli / Spurs' form. Leave it like that.

                Plus if Giroud is out you can always bench / remove for a cheaper striker and go 3-5-2 🙂

          3. kalmoffit
            • 10 Years
            7 years, 2 months ago

            C

        16. Individual
          • 10 Years
          7 years, 2 months ago

          No Baines rise yet. Another day of hovering over Nyom -> Baines whilst I have perfect money...

          Team is
          Randolph / Jaku
          Alonso Jones Nyom / Pieters Amat
          San(c)hez Antonio Alli KdB / Fletcher
          Ibra Gru Rondon
          2.1itb / 1 FT

          Gotta wait on Gru news, right? I can't get Kane in if I do Baines (for a -4 by downgrading the mistake that was KdB; I'll muddle through in defence if that's the case), and can't think of anyone else I'd want other than Costa for Gru, who obviously has his own question mark hanging over him!

          1. Clump
            • 9 Years
            7 years, 2 months ago

            I'd hold on. Doesn't sound a serious injury.

            1. Individual
              • 10 Years
              7 years, 2 months ago

              Cheers Clump. Den Binnery said it "wasn't a serious" as first thought (https://twitter.com/BenDinnery/status/821035164004446208) so hopefully it'll be ok.

              Giroud perfect for the upcoming fixtures, but am ok with Ozil in for KdB and Kane in for Gru if not, think that's a super solid -4.

          2. Bobby_Baggio
            • 12 Years
            7 years, 2 months ago

            Wait on Costa but i think he'll be back in the team. Can you do Pieters > Baines?

            1. Bobby_Baggio
              • 12 Years
              7 years, 2 months ago

              and obv wait on giroud too

            2. Individual
              • 10 Years
              7 years, 2 months ago

              Yep, I can do that even after a Baines rise. Worry about removing Pieters who is definitely playing, though, Bobby - it still leaves me with Amat and, potentially, Nyom as non-playing defenders I still need to change up.

              I can afford Coleman (5.5) or a straight swap to Brunt (5.0) for Nyom even if Baines rises, so I guess I should wait. Just so tempting to get Sir Leighton in though with those fixtures plus penalties...

              1. Bobby_Baggio
                • 12 Years
                7 years, 2 months ago

                I got him last week. Would always pick baines over coleman as you said due to pens. Tough mate but waiting is the best form of action here. We should find out about Nyom in the next few days - last i read Fifa were stepping in to see if they can get clearance

                1. Individual
                  • 10 Years
                  7 years, 2 months ago

                  Yeah wish I'd done that - I had to replace Costa and Origi last week which meant I couldn't get Baines in, plus it was yet again looking like a 50/50 at that point over Nyom.

                  Nevermind! Guess I'd better hold on. And maybe do something else other than think about fpl... like work!?

          3. IWR
            • 8 Years
            7 years, 2 months ago

            I'd pull the trigger on Nyom-Baines tomorrow for sure. I suspect Giroud will play and be fine

            1. Individual
              • 10 Years
              7 years, 2 months ago

              Cheers IWR, I was really close to doing it this morning when I saw that Bainesy hadn't risen!

              Now I've thought about it and commented / read on here, the problem with this is that I can't get Kane in if Giroud this week without a -8 if I do Baines in and I think I'd only want Kane in for Gru if he's out. That's basically the only bit holding me back.

              Also strongly considering Brunt because many have at least one of McAuley and Foster, so any WBA cleanie is going to punish me.

              These factors all make me think just wait - there's always Coleman lol

        17. AusBest11
          • 8 Years
          7 years, 2 months ago

          Which 2?

          Crouch, Alli, and Eriksen.

          1. AM15H
            • 8 Years
            7 years, 2 months ago

            long term is Eriksen, but ali is on form and playing just behind kane, hard one

        18. ShaunGoater123
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 9 Years
          7 years, 2 months ago

          Who are we thinking will be dropped if Costa retrusn straight to the team? I'm a pedro owner so am biased but i imagine it will be Willian on the bench!?

          1. Bobby_Baggio
            • 12 Years
            7 years, 2 months ago

            Yep Willian unfortunately.

          2. kalmoffit
            • 10 Years
            7 years, 2 months ago

            It's a big if.

            1. ShaunGoater123
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 9 Years
              7 years, 2 months ago

              yeah agreed. for what its worth i think costa will start on bench as the front three played well vs leicester.

        19. AM15H
          • 8 Years
          7 years, 2 months ago

          Help me out lads, Eriksen or Ali? need one Spurs M, ive activated my wild card

          1. bakayoko
            • 11 Years
            7 years, 2 months ago

            Goals over assists for me. So Alli.

          2. Bobby_Baggio
            • 12 Years
            7 years, 2 months ago

            Its tough. Eriksen is popular due to form/consistency and is on FK/Corners. Alli is the one who can be explosive. I went with Alli but Eriksen is very hard to ignore.

        20. suddenorgan
          • 13 Years
          7 years, 2 months ago

          anyone thinking of waiting until GW24 to get Lukaku? I'm just a little put off by those 2 away games even if they are against fairly easy opposition

        21. SpaceCadet
          • 10 Years
          7 years, 2 months ago

          Anything worth a double hit here folks? Besides the obvious no arsenal players

          heaton
          luiz daniels rose
          hazard alli phillips pogba
          kane defoe lukaku

          Randolph chambers de roon amat

        22. Bedknobs and Boomsticks
          • 14 Years
          7 years, 2 months ago

          I thought it was interesting in the Big Numbers article to see that whilst Alonso has a poor shots on target ratio, his conversion rate from his few actual shots on target is very good.

          This set me wondering; do players with a poor ratio of shots on target tend to have a better conversion rate for the shots that are on target? Are they deliberately aiming for the corners of the goal, meaning that they have fewer shots on target but that more of those go in?

          So I decided to make a new stats table, extract the results into excel, process and plot the data, write a members article and walk away with a nifty £10 amazon voucher.

          Unfortunately there is absolutely no correlation whatsoever. So that's that question answered. You're all welcome.

          1. Kings of Lyon ★
            • 13 Years
            7 years, 2 months ago

            😆

            That is ridiculously unfortunate. Your hypothsis makes perfect sense as well.

        23. Champ
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 13 Years
          7 years, 2 months ago

          What are peoples view on Pogba? Is he worth drafting in?