Scout Notes

Scout Notes – Gameweek 4 – Monday

Slaven Bilic relieves the pressure as he turns to a three-man defence, big Andy Carroll and an emphasis on crosses against a stubborn Huddersfield Town. A fortunate deflection sets them on their way, as the popular Chicharito fails to stem a tide of Fantasy sales.

Chicharito blanks in Carroll return

Owned by an army of 1.4 million Fantasy Premier League managers (27.7%), Chicharito was also burdened with the responsibility of 164,000 captaincy picks.

With Carroll returning to make a first start since April, he was very much playing off the big striker, with the Geordie the focal point of the Hammers attack down the middle.

But Chicharito had his opportunity – a first half effort which clipped the crossbar, one of only two touches in the box he enjoyed all evening.

More worryingly, it was the Mexican rather than the battle-weary Carroll who made way first, hooked on 63 minutes.

Shifted by 164,000 heading in Gameweek 4 and another 50,000 before he even kicked a ball last night, Chicharito’s sales now look likely to pick up pace.

His role could change to living off the knockdowns and scraps if the Hammers look to an aerial threat as a priority.

With Andre Ayew replacing him to score and assist, plus the return of Marko Arnautovic and Manuel Lanzini perhaps forcing a change of shape, there could even be mounting concerns on Chicharito’s minutes while Carroll remains available.

Doubts over his prospects come as a blow, given the current dearth of viable forward options around the 7.0 price tag.

Cresswell dominates set plays

While Michail Antonio was the most effective and eye-catching attacker on show at the London Stadium, Fantasy managers should also note the role played by Aaron Cresswell throughout.

Deployed as a wing-back in Slaven Bilic’s 3-4-2-1, Cresswell hogged set-pieces right and left and ended the match with 19 crosses – more than any other player in Gameweek 4.

Of course, this might not continue.

Arnautovic has now served out his ban and will surely be a factor on dead balls in the Gameweek 5 trip to West Brom.

Lanzini will be another protagonist at set-plays, although his return date remains uncertain as he continues to recover from a knee injury.

Mark Mark created the beast. He's now looking to tame it.

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  1. The Yorkshire Pirlo
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 6 months ago

    Transfers used to bring Davies in. G2G?

    Elliot
    TAA - Löwe - Davies
    Salah - Mkhi - Eriksen - Brady
    Firmino - Kane(c) - Jesus(v)

    Gomes - TC - Naughton - Long

    1. suddenorgan
      • 13 Years
      6 years, 6 months ago

      yep nothing worth a hit, hopefully Gomez plays midweek for Liverpool

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

    Main issues: Chica and Mane
    2FT and 0.5ITB
    I'm maxed on ManUtd, have Eriksen and no other Pool
    Recomendations??

    1. Hy liverpool
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 6 months ago

      vardy and salah?
      or wait and get one of siggy/rooney next week

      1. Atimis
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 6 months ago

        Imo Salah and Vardy will be over my budget

    2. suddenorgan
      • 13 Years
      6 years, 6 months ago

      see how Liverpool line up tomorrow night then choose one of Firmino or Salah

      1. Atimis
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 6 months ago

        Wise words

  3. Ambrosiana Inter
    • 6 Years
    6 years, 6 months ago

    All Chelsea resting azpilocueta,moses,luiz,rudiger,hazard,morata tonight

    1. GAMBIT
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 6 months ago

      Doesn't Hazard need game time?

      1. Ambrosiana Inter
        • 6 Years
        6 years, 6 months ago

        Yup, against arsenal from the start..he may still come in the last 20 mins, tonight

  4. 007 [RoboKlopp]
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 6 months ago

    Need to choose on
    A. Choupo-Moting
    B. Groß

    A or B and why? Thanks.

    1. Spectrum-FFS Doubles Champ
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 6 months ago

      B. Set pieces, easier short term fixtures, cheaper, more goal/assist threat last season

      1. Jam0sh
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        6 years, 6 months ago

        Not tempted by Choupo-Moting possibly continuing as oop striker? Groß has set-pieces which favors him

    2. marco_atk85
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 6 months ago

      choupo moting is still a kneejerk for me. gross is more reliable.

  5. suddenorgan
    • 13 Years
    6 years, 6 months ago

    Mkhi or Pogba on wildcard? Have Lukaku so don't want both.

    1. Tcheco
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 6 months ago

      Close. Mkhi edges it for me though

      1. suddenorgan
        • 13 Years
        6 years, 6 months ago

        any concerns about rotation? He has been great so far but can't help feeling he's more at risk

        1. Tcheco
          • 6 Years
          6 years, 6 months ago

          Valid point. He is more at risk

    2. Pat Bonner
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 6 months ago

      Pogba for me

    3. THE SHEEP HUNTERS
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 6 months ago

      Pogba more minutes.

      Teams weaken and capitulate late on and he will be there most games.

  6. Flog the trog
    • 13 Years
    6 years, 6 months ago

    What're you thoughts on this guys?

    Foster / lossl

    Cedric / jones / naughton / dunk / Schindler

    Ramsey / mhki / Salah/ Carroll / cork

    Kane / morata / lukaku

    1. marco_atk85
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 6 months ago

      why not elliot to save 0,5 and do you really need an active 5th defender. Why not go with a 4.0 defender? It will give you enough money to upgrade cork to gross

  7. Essem
    • 6 Years
    6 years, 6 months ago

    Play Dann(SOU) or Richarlison(MCI) next week?

    Hoping for a new manager effect on Crystal Palace and I don't feel Richarlison is going to do much against Man City, but I also have a rule to always play the attacking player when in doubt.

    1. suddenorgan
      • 13 Years
      6 years, 6 months ago

      Dann looked really dangerous last game

      1. Red Wasabi
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        6 years, 6 months ago

        I think he should replace Benteke as the lone striker!

  8. AFC49
    • 10 Years
    6 years, 6 months ago

    Best mid 7.0 or less?

    1. fishnil
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 6 months ago

      None whatsoever... even I'm looking for one.

    2. SambaHarry
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 6 months ago

      I picked Alonso instead of mid 7.0 or cheaper. Think he will outscore all mids in that price.
      And then I choose 4.5 mids on bench. Carroll and Chalobah for the moment.

  9. DaisyDaisyDaisyDaisy
    • 10 Years
    6 years, 6 months ago

    I'm thinking Sane is still dangerous enough to warrant a place - regardless of minutes. Proved it v Pool and I can't understand why Pep has used him the way he has, he looked City's biggest threat on the left all last season.

    1. JoeSnowUK
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 6 months ago

      I thought the same, he was dynamite last season

      1. DaisyDaisyDaisyDaisy
        • 10 Years
        6 years, 6 months ago

        If he gets a decent look in v Watford I think I get him in for Palace (h).

    2. Dybala10
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 6 months ago

      Hopefully Pep reverts back to the 4-2-3-1 and he will be a great option at 8.2.

  10. Hiphopopotamus
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    6 years, 6 months ago

    Ooops, I posted on one of yesterday's threads..

    I'm thinking about having both Trippier and Davies - but are there places at risk from Aurier and Rose?

    1. Spectrum-FFS Doubles Champ
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 6 months ago

      Trippier more at risk I would personally stay clear

    2. Pat Bonner
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 6 months ago

      Davies safer as rose seems to be a while away from fitness

    3. suddenorgan
      • 13 Years
      6 years, 6 months ago

      think if you were to double it would be safer to go with Davies and one of the centre backs

    4. Hiphopopotamus
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      6 years, 6 months ago

      Cheers lads, looks pretty unanimous.

  11. Pat Bonner
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    6 years, 6 months ago

    What is best option:

    A lukaku Joselu
    B vardy firmino

    1. Red Wasabi
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 6 months ago

      Lukaku Joselu for me.

      1. Pat Bonner
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        6 years, 6 months ago

        Thanks

    2. FFSbet.com
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 6 months ago

      B

  12. Tcheco
    • 6 Years
    6 years, 6 months ago

    Play:

    A. Forster (cry)
    B. Elliot (STO)

    1. THE SHEEP HUNTERS
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 6 months ago

      Always bench the Saints player

    2. Dybala10
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 6 months ago

      Same situation for me. I have Cedric too so I think I'll opt for Elliot to spread the load. Been stung a bit by Newcastle in the last two.

  13. marco_atk85
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    6 years, 6 months ago

    I followed palace directors footsteps and pull the trigger for wildcard. Looking your valuable comments:

    Elliot /Krul
    Bavies, Cedric, P.Jones, Mee, Long
    Salah, Pogba, Richarlison, Gross, Carroll
    Kaku, Kane, Morata

    ITB: 0.0

    1. Tcheco
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 6 months ago

      Monstrous front line but it ate away at the rest of your team.

    2. Pat Bonner
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 6 months ago

      I like it. Personally I would downgrade one of lukaku and morata to get more funds into midfield for a spurs mid

    3. DaddyPig
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 6 months ago

      Yeah I think Eriksen is essential mate.

  14. EWH2020
    • 10 Years
    6 years, 6 months ago

    Alonso and Chicarito to Davies and Morata -4pts

    Worth the hit?

    1. fishnil
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 6 months ago

      Yes. You'll get back your points in 2-3 weeks.

    2. Pat Bonner
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 6 months ago

      Wouldn't want to sell alonso

  15. FFSbet.com
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 6 months ago

    Last GW 10/11 away,this GW 11/11 at home.
    Hope for good score,how many players you have playing home this week?

    1. Hy liverpool
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 6 months ago

      9

    2. G-Whizz
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 6 months ago

      9

  16. andy85wsm
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • Has Moderation Rights
    • 13 Years
    6 years, 6 months ago

    Looking for some ideas / feedback

    Foster
    Bertrand - Daniels - Suttner
    Eriksen - Mkhi - Salah - Atsu
    Kane - Lukaku - Gabbiadini

    Elliot - Carroll - Naughton - Long

    2 FTs. £1m itb

    Do I go for...

    A) - Gabbi + Bertrand to Firmino + 4.9m def (would leave me with a real cheap defence)

    B) Bertrand, Lukaku, Gabbi to Davies, Firmino, Jesus/Morata for -4

    C) Gabbi + Suttner to Abraham + Davies (with enough money to get Kolasinc in GW6)

    1. THE SHEEP HUNTERS
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 6 months ago

      B) looks Boss

    2. Klopptomist Scott Jelly
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 6 months ago

      I'd go for A, not sure ditching Lukaku is a good move (yet at least), and Swans look awful going forward

      1. andy85wsm
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 13 Years
        6 years, 6 months ago

        Which defender do you bring in? I guess Burnley is favourable but not ideal this week.

        There's no really good 4.9m options that I can see. Maybe TAA or Moreno?....

        1. Klopptomist Scott Jelly
          • 6 Years
          6 years, 6 months ago

          Agree - it's a tough one. I have TAA and so far he's scored 0, bench, bench, -1... So not worth the gamble atm!

          Looks like I'm the odd one out anyway 😉

        2. Klopptomist Scott Jelly
          • 6 Years
          6 years, 6 months ago

          What about Janmaat?

    3. Cok3y5murf
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 6 months ago

      C

    4. Pat Bonner
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 6 months ago

      B does look good but losing lukaku for a hit feels wrong. If feeling brave I would do B but C is the sensible move. What about Joselu? Stats look decent and Newcastle fixtures are good

      1. andy85wsm
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 13 Years
        6 years, 6 months ago

        Joselu is an option too, just worried about his minutes

        1. Pat Bonner
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 12 Years
          6 years, 6 months ago

          Who else have they got? Was at Newcastle West Ham match and fans seemed to think Gayle was well out of the picture

          1. Chris_White
            • 12 Years
            6 years, 6 months ago

            Mitro, the loose cannon

            1. Pat Bonner
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 12 Years
              6 years, 6 months ago

              How could I forget him! Don't think Rafa trusts him for more than a 15min cameo. Can still get himself sent off in that time tho!!

    5. Red Wasabi
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 6 months ago

      Or ...
      D) Gabbi to Joselu + Davies.

      See Goals Iminent!

    6. fishnil
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 6 months ago

      B or C. Leaning towards B.

    7. Hy liverpool
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 6 months ago

      b not sure bobby or vardy as you have got salah

    8. Chris_White
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 6 months ago

      B. Lukaku a bit too expensive when you're gonna captain Kane most weeks

      1. Oven Glover
        • 8 Years
        6 years, 6 months ago

        Agree with this. Hard to justify Lukaku at his price if he's not going the be your captain most weeks.

    9. There Can Be Only One
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 6 months ago

      B as I reckon it will get you most points in the next 5-6 weeks over your other moves

    10. FFSbet.com
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 6 months ago

      B for sure

    11. andy85wsm
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 13 Years
      6 years, 6 months ago

      Thanks all!

    12. OldBenKenobi
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 6 months ago

      The prob is you need rid of Gabbi and you have been wanting Firmino for a while now. Also Davies looks too good to keep ignoring (prob replace Bertrand) In order to get both I think a -4 is needed. Its that 3rd downgrade we need to figure out

      1. G-Whizz
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 6 Years
        6 years, 6 months ago

        This

    13. BB-8
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 6 months ago

      C. I'd be wary of selling Lukaku before EVE sot CRY.

    14. Balotellitubbies
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 6 months ago

      Not A), seems like too much sacrifice in defense to get Firmino.

      Would go either Gabbi, Suttner - > Joselu, Davies
      or Lukaku, Gabbi, Betrand -> Morata, Firmino, Davies.

      Getting rid of Lukaku for -4 though... Could always look at downgrading Miki or Salah, but that doesnt look much better.

  17. fruitsalahd
    • 6 Years
    6 years, 6 months ago

    Do we get two wildcards AND the free hit? Or does the free hit now take up the other wildcard?

    1. Klopptomist Scott Jelly
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 6 months ago

      2 plus free hit

      1. fruitsalahd
        • 6 Years
        6 years, 6 months ago

        Thanks!

  18. Klopptomist Scott Jelly
    • 6 Years
    6 years, 6 months ago

    Should I play Begovic (BHA) or Elliot (STK)?

    Bego has the fixture (I think), Elliot has the form...

    1. GoonerByron
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 6 months ago

      Begovic.. Think Stoke look like they have goals in them..

      1. Klopptomist Scott Jelly
        • 6 Years
        6 years, 6 months ago

        Cheers 🙂

    2. THE SHEEP HUNTERS
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 6 months ago

      Tough one. I'd gamble on the back to back cleanie for Elliot as Brighton have their backs up.

      1. Klopptomist Scott Jelly
        • 6 Years
        6 years, 6 months ago

        Ta 🙂

    3. There Can Be Only One
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 6 months ago

      I'm going with Elliot, couple of cs and in form,

      1. Klopptomist Scott Jelly
        • 6 Years
        6 years, 6 months ago

        Ta 🙂

    4. Dybala10
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 6 months ago

      Elliot. I don't trust Bournemouth yet.

      1. Klopptomist Scott Jelly
        • 6 Years
        6 years, 6 months ago

        Cheers - yeah Begovic was a stubborn error (didn't want Foster)

  19. jamie1972
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 6 months ago

    Took a punt on Andy Robertson, notice he wasn't even in the squad at the weekend, any news?

    I'd hate to ditch him right before they host Burnley and see him start...

  20. DaddyPig
    • 9 Years
    6 years, 6 months ago

    Wildcard stress..
    How does this 2nd attempt look please??? 4-3-3 most weeks.

    Foster Elliot
    Luiz Davies Cedric Jones - Rosenior
    Eriksen Salah Gross - RLC Carroll
    Lukaku Kane Vardy

    Thanks guys!

    1. Pat Bonner
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 6 months ago

      Are you sticking with lukaku. I'm tempted to get rid on the wc. So many options and if armband on Kane then he's a bit pricey. Lukaku to firmino then get pogba or mkh in mid?

    2. GAMBIT
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 6 months ago

      What happens when Hazard inevitably hits form?

  21. Winston.
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    6 years, 6 months ago

    I wanna get Firmino, but how to fund it?

    A. DDG to Fabianski (Fabianski/Elliott rotation looks pretty good..)

    B. Ramsey to Ritchie/Brady (Ritchie on pens and set pieces, his stats are about the same as Ramsey's...Brady has strong stats as well)

    Which one is the best of these Thanks.

  22. DAZZ
    • 9 Years
    6 years, 6 months ago

    Some useless knowledge. For the previous 5 managerial depatures at Crystal Palace dating back as far as Holloway, Palace have never won the immediate game after a managerial sacking/departure. What are the chances of a 6th? Lump on Saints guys.

    1. Jafalad
      • 14 Years
      6 years, 6 months ago

      Hmmm...I am just watching the BUR/CPL game on tape and it is hard to understand how CPL failed to score.

      1. FlockofSeagulls
        • 6 Years
        6 years, 6 months ago

        On tape?

        Are you wearing hammer pants with a hypo-colour t-shirt and listening to Huey Lewis And The News in the background also?

  23. Dobswell55
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 6 months ago

    Foster
    Davies / Bertrand / Dawson
    Eriksen / Salah / Willian / Mooy / Ricarlson
    Kane (C) / Lukaku

    Elliot / Quaner / Long / Hünemeier

    1FT, £1.8 ITB

    Willian to Pogba and then G2G for this week?

    1. Jafalad
      • 14 Years
      6 years, 6 months ago

      Firmino is a better option as your 3rd forward.

    2. There Can Be Only One
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 6 months ago

      William has gametime risk

  24. Laserface
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    6 years, 6 months ago

    How many points do you think the following wingbacks will score this season ?

    A) Davies
    B) Alonso
    C) Kolasinac
    D) Walker
    E)Bellerin

    1. THE SHEEP HUNTERS
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 6 months ago

      Lots

    2. Saka Rice
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 6 months ago

      A few

    3. Fpl Richie
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 6 months ago

      B is still the best over the season because of nailedness. Not sold on D or E as picks yet. That said A and C are the best for the near future.

  25. BobBradleysOpportunity
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 6 months ago

    who would be arsenal's back up right back/right wing back now that the ox has gone?

    1. Dybala10
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 6 months ago

      Chambers when he returns? Mustafi has experience at RB but not sure on RWB.

  26. Louis Van Gaalstones
    • 9 Years
    6 years, 6 months ago

    Had an atrocious week and wildcarded, any suggestions on organising this team?:

    Lossl,
    Jones, Lowe, Alonso, Davies,
    Mkhitaryan, Eriksen, Jese,
    Kane, Lukaku, Joselu

    Elliott, Atsu, Doucoure, Mee

    1. Louis Van Gaalstones
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 6 months ago

      1.5 itb also

  27. jose1
    • 9 Years
    6 years, 6 months ago

    Thoughts on this Joselu fella from Newcastle?

  28. Fpl Richie
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 6 months ago

    Who takes penos at Brighton and Stoke?

  29. seanysheep
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 6 months ago

    A. Cedric+j.ayew
    B. 4.5 def+ joselu

  30. Saka Rice
    • 9 Years
    6 years, 6 months ago

    Benteke or Firmino

    1. jose1
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 6 months ago

      Cmon bruv is that a question? Firmino all day ever day