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The Community Round Up

The community can’t get enough of Manchester City attackers following their 7-2 rout of Stoke last weekend.

Our Hot topic posters consider how to cram in as many Sky Blues options as possible, while also finding time to lament Harry Kane’s failing “home” form at Wembley in the league.

The introduction of expected goal and assist information to our Members area has kept our statistical experts busy, while our community writers have been canvassing “the crowd” for their Gameweek 9 predictions.

We finish off with a look at those who have already invested heavily in Pep Guardiola’s troops to claim top spots in our community leagues.

The Community Articles

Hutch_Jameslatest polling of the crowd indicates Gameweek 9 could be another strong week for those investing in Manchester City’s assets. Over the weekend Manchester United and Chelsea are also predicted to fly, according to mass opinion.

Don’t forget, if you’ve got some analysis, scout reports or features brewing, be sure to visit our community section to submit your article.

The Hottest Topics

The chief lesson learned from Gameweek 8 was undeniably that Manchester City attackers just can’t be ignored.

During their hammering of Stoke last Saturday, Gabriel Jesus, Raheem Sterling and Leroy Sane all netted double-digit returns. Kevin De Bruyne and David Silva were not far behind with nine and seven points respectively.

But, ahead of a continuing fine run of fixtures – including the visit from Burnley this weekend – many are wondering how they can best maximise the strong scoring potential of Pep Guardiola’s assets.

For Kysersosa, a shift from the on-trend three-man midfield to playing four or even five in the centre of the park looks key to success.

Meanwhile, Rossenero recommends spreading value throughout the positions to give greater flexibility to swiftly leap aboard emerging bandwagons, such as City’s stars.

There is also a free hit chip to use, which, according to Dirty Sanchez, could come in handy to tap into Manchester United’s obliging away game to Huddersfield amid a tricky run for the Red Devils.

Another hard lesson learned by some of those responding to our rough with the smooth round-up was that Harry Kane looks untrustworthy as a Captain at Wembley on current form.

With no attacking returns at Spurs’ temporary home and a tough run of opponents ahead, including trips to Manchester United and Arsenal in the next four, Awesome-o is wondering whether the Spurs talisman can be safely jettisoned.

Ode is also concerned about Kane’s form and points out that the London side can struggle against teams that “park the bus” in defence.
Syd is another to question Kane’s place in our teams given his woeful “home” form.

There is some crumb of comfort though regarding Kane from Son Ali Kane Wait. According to his analysis of Spurs’ midweek 1-1 Champions League draw with Real Madrid at the Bernabeu, the England striker looked impressive and it would be a brave or perhaps foolhardy Fantasy manager who ushered him out.

The age-old argument of “form versus fixture” is being put to the test this week ahead of Chelsea’s home tie with Watford. While this was once a strong match-up, Antonio Conte’s side go into the weekend in poor form, having lost to Crystal Palace last weekend in the league and letting a lead against Roma slip away on Wednesday night in the Champions League. Watford meanwhile, remain unbeaten on their travels.

We canvassed your views on how best to deal with Chelsea assets, particularly as their long-term fixtures are also compelling. Blues striker Alvaro Morata looks a good investment, according to French Gooner‘s analysis of the best forwards over the next four Gameweeks.

Sticking with Chelsea, Cok3y5smurf says the lack of attacking returns from wing-back Marcos Alonso since Gameweek 2 proves he cannot be viewed as a 7.0 midfielder, as many have this season. He added to this discussion later in the week with a comparison between the Spaniard and the Premier League’s most creative midfield options.

However, Doosra’s latest fixture difficulty statistics, posted via G-Whizz, suggest that the Hornets clash may see a turnaround in Chelsea’s fortunes.

The schedule is also important when considering Manchester United options, with their lacklustre attacking display against Liverpool jarring with an array of swashbuckling performances against easier sides over the first seven Gameweeks.

Ahead of a testing schedule for Jose Mourinho’s troops – including encounters with Spurs and Chelsea in the next four – Team Cruel also points out that Red Devils striker Romelu Lukaku has a particularly poor track record against bigger sides.

This week saw the addition of expected goal (xG) and expected assist (xA) statistics in our Members area, to give an added insight into the quality of shooting and key passing. Ludo is among those to welcome their inclusion in our array of statistics and offered some top tips on getting the most out of them.

Finally, Goonermeister asked for your biggest blunders so far. For many, swerving Manchester City options has been a big mistake.

To view all our discussions please visit our Hot Topics page.

The Members Tables

The addition of xG and xA statistics has also been keeping our table constructors in the Members area busy as they get to grips with these useful indicators of future success.

Based on the new array of statistics, I’ve been taking a look at underperforming and over-performing teams and players, while BabyB has been combining xG data with goal attempt figures to unearth the best attacking options.

In addition The Biker Yogi has been gathering the new information together in his Table of Xs.

My new tables this week also include a look at mid-price midfielders under 7m, while hurrr has also been searching for value in the centre of the park.

Elsewhere, watp73 has specifically been focusing on Manchester City options in midfield and r7 has been tracking the Premier League’s worst and best defences.

If you’re a member and are yet to get to grips with the custom statistics tables, you can view this movie for an explanation of how they work. Also, remember to tag them so that people can find the tables with ease.

The Community Tournaments

PDM is the new leader of Red Lightning’s Top 10k Any Season mini-league and retains the lead in his own Top 1k Any Season league, as well as the FFS Old Farts Club.

Elswewhere, Damir TeNay still leads the main FFS league and is now up to fourth overall without using any chips, unlike the three above him.

The FFS Members League has a new leader, with Gert Smalberger reaching the summit with an impressive score of 79 in Gameweek 8.

FC Lackless has leapt to top spot in QPR Utd’s FFS Frequent Summer Posters league, with Zoumas Bloomers in hot pursuit.

In Heels over Head’s R U Smarter than 10K Club, for those who have never finished higher than this impressive ranking milestone, Brother Beaters is the current leader.

The next stage in the Community Watch tournament gets underway tonight. AA33‘s latest article from the organising committee looks back at the key events from the last set of fixtures as well as previewing Matchday 3’s most enticing encounters.

Finally, @ocprodigy provided an update from his Scout Picks Challenge contest.

If you are running a community tournament and would like the latest scores included in future Community Round-ups, please email us summary of the current leaders and a link to your league, spreadsheet or head to head competition, at jonty@fantasyfootballscout.co.uk.

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1,388 Comments Post a Comment
  1. frenchfries
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 13 days ago

    GTG? 1ft 0itb

    Elliot
    Davies Luiz Stones Clark
    Hazard Sterling Choupo-M
    Kane Lukaku Vardy

    Pope Carroll RLC Ward

    1. VFORVANDETA
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 13 days ago

      GTG.

  2. Jafooli
    • 12 Years
    7 years, 13 days ago

    If money no object, which three would you get:

    A. Aguero
    B. Silva
    C. Sterling
    D. Jesus
    E. KdB
    F. Sane

    RP Super fail...

    1. VFORVANDETA
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 13 days ago

      ABD

    2. Odikostar
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 13 days ago

      the 3 most expensive ones, believe it or not

    3. Team Cruel
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 13 days ago

      ABC

      How did you get an unlimited budget?

    4. DrunkPhilosophy
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 13 days ago

      Aguero
      Silva
      Sterling
      in that order.

    5. Meltens
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 13 days ago

      Kun, Sterling and KDB. Tight between Silva and KDB but still think the belgian edges it.

    6. 1966 was a great year for E…
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 13 days ago

      B, C, D

    7. banskt
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 13 days ago

      shuffle them and throw the bottom half out, you don't want unlucky players ^_^

      1. Jafooli
        • 12 Years
        7 years, 13 days ago

        😀

    8. Totalfootball
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 13 days ago

      ABC

    9. HiredHelp
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 13 days ago

      Unfortunately money is always a an issue but lets imagine it isnt:

      On WC I've gone without Agureo/Jesus because of rotation (got Lukaku/Kane/Morata) so I wouldnt pick them. Got Sterling and Silva but would get KdB before Silva if price really wasnt an issue. Sane is way to uncertain. Sterling/Silva/KdB then.

  3. HiredHelp
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 13 days ago

    Most boring question ever but here we go:

    Mariappa and Hart or Hünemeier and Pope?

    1. Totalfootball
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 13 days ago

      Hun and Pope

    2. DrunkPhilosophy
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 13 days ago

      Second one.

  4. Team Cruel
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 13 days ago

    Bring on the captain sensible and scout picks. My body is ready.

  5. FFPro
    • 10 Years
    7 years, 13 days ago

    Davies declared fit yet still flagged?

    Set to drop, a flag removal before price changes would be nice.

    1. FPL.team
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 13 days ago

      What difference does it make?

      1. FFPro
        • 10 Years
        7 years, 13 days ago

        0.1 extra sell value for those that bought him at 5.5, 5.7, 5.9.

        1. FPL.team
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 7 Years
          7 years, 13 days ago

          I get that, but what does the flag removal have to do with anything, he’s gonna drop tonight flag or no flag removal.

        2. FFPro
          • 10 Years
          7 years, 13 days ago

          Oh, a flag removal resets the price change % to 0. Thus stopping him from dropping.

            1. FFPro
              • 10 Years
              7 years, 13 days ago

              That was for flag changing colour, not complete removal of a flag though right? Not quite the same I believe.

              1. MTPockets
                  7 years, 13 days ago

                  I don't know tbh, not very clear. Just not making any assumptions.

                  1. FFPro
                    • 10 Years
                    7 years, 13 days ago

                    I looked into at the time and IIRC it was a flag changing to a "lighter" colour and changing the required threshold to drop. Not a complete flag removal which has always reset price change %. They dropped on 80%~ or something like that for the record.

                    1. MTPockets
                        7 years, 13 days ago

                        Ok cheers.

        3. Freddo
          • 7 Years
          7 years, 13 days ago

          Mark doesn't own him, he's dropping.

      2. Arteta
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 13 days ago

        https://www.arsenal.com/news/team-news-alexis-koscielny-ramsey-welbeck

        “Alexis, Koscielny and Ramsey will be alright. Welbeck is out. He has a groin problem, I think it will be two to three weeks before he is back. He will not be back before the international break. Mustafi will not be back before the break, and Ospina as well. Ospina is not very bad, he has a grade one [groin problem] so it’s just a couple of weeks. Mustafi is a bit worse than Ospina. Calum Chambers as well will be back after the break, and everybody else is alright.”

        1. Arteta
          • 9 Years
          7 years, 13 days ago

          Old news, pardon me.

      3. 1966 was a great year for E…
        • 14 Years
        7 years, 13 days ago

        Afternoon, folks.

        A) Alli to Silva
        B) Vardy to Jesus, Ramsey to Atsu (-4)

        1. Monkey Hanger
          • 11 Years
          7 years, 13 days ago

          A.

        2. VFORVANDETA
          • 8 Years
          7 years, 13 days ago

          A

        3. Odikostar
          • 9 Years
          7 years, 13 days ago

          a

          1. 1966 was a great year for E…
            • 14 Years
            7 years, 13 days ago

            Cheers, lads

      4. Boom Xhaka-Laca
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 13 days ago

        Is Morata expected to play?

        1. Bury94
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 7 Years
          7 years, 13 days ago

          Yup

        2. Team Cruel
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 9 Years
          7 years, 13 days ago

          Why wouldn't he? Chelsea are in poor league form and need him starting.

        3. Arteta
          • 9 Years
          7 years, 13 days ago

          Yeah, they need him.

        4. Bobby_Baggio
          • 13 Years
          7 years, 13 days ago

          Yes

        5. J T
          • 7 Years
          7 years, 13 days ago

          Yes of course.. why wouldn't he?

      5. Atimis
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 13 days ago

        Please choose best:

        A. Chupo 343
        B. Ota/Stones 433
        C. Luiz 433
        D. Maguire 433

        Leaning towrads Ota just Stones would allow me to save some itb but maybe it's not the best idea....

        1. Bobby_Baggio
          • 13 Years
          7 years, 13 days ago

          C

      6. jpm
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 13 days ago

        Thoughts on lacazette?
        I was thinking of switching Laca to Morata for a hit.

        Thansks in advance.

        1. Meltens
          • Has Moderation Rights
          • 8 Years
          7 years, 13 days ago

          I think that's probably worth it. Should pay of quite soon, maybe even this GW.

        2. Monkey Hanger
          • 11 Years
          7 years, 13 days ago

          I'd want rid, but not for a hit.

        3. Chris_H
          • 15 Years
          7 years, 13 days ago

          Have a hunch he'll troll this week with the state Everton are in.

          1. Kroneek
            • 10 Years
            7 years, 13 days ago

            He does not score away though

      7. Carcaju
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 13 days ago

        My defense is

        Elliot -

        Davies Stones Cedric 3.9 -

        Two spots missing:

        a) DDG + 4.5 (probably Mee)

        b) Hennessey + Jones + 0.4 itb

        I'm currently on a)

        1. VFORVANDETA
          • 8 Years
          7 years, 13 days ago

          A.Mee

        2. Monkey Hanger
          • 11 Years
          7 years, 13 days ago

          B purely because Jones hoovers up BAPS.

      8. Pierce34
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 13 days ago

        Ramsey --> Sterling for a hit?

        Yes or no?

        1. VFORVANDETA
          • 8 Years
          7 years, 13 days ago

          Yes

        2. Bury94
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 7 Years
          7 years, 13 days ago

          Not for a hit but good transfer for next week

          1. Pierce34
            • 9 Years
            7 years, 13 days ago

            Thanks. Even if I don't have any City?

        3. Arteta
          • 9 Years
          7 years, 13 days ago

          Did this last week. Best transfer of the season so far.

          1. Pierce34
            • 9 Years
            7 years, 13 days ago

            Yep, I should've done it last week too - now I'm wondering whether I shouldn't take the hit at all and wait until next week.

      9. Bobby_Baggio
        • 13 Years
        7 years, 13 days ago

        Afternoon all. How goes it? 1FT and 0.5m ITB. Save or swap?

        Foster
        Jones - Daniels - Monreal
        Alli - Sterling - Choupo - Mhkitaryan
        Jesus - Vardy - Kane

        (Myhill) - T.Carroll, Lascelles, Rosenoir

        1. VFORVANDETA
          • 8 Years
          7 years, 13 days ago

          Yup.GTG.

          1. Bobby_Baggio
            • 13 Years
            7 years, 13 days ago

            fanks

            1. VFORVANDETA
              • 8 Years
              7 years, 13 days ago

              Cap who?

              1. Bobby_Baggio
                • 13 Years
                7 years, 13 days ago

                Jesus at the mo then Kane (VC)

              2. Bobby_Baggio
                • 13 Years
                7 years, 13 days ago

                you?

      10. DrunkPhilosophy
        • 10 Years
        7 years, 13 days ago

        Fabianski Elliot
        Kola Bavies Jones Ward Hunemier
        Mkhi Salah Ritchie Brady RLC
        Kane Vardy Jesus
        1 FT, 1.0 itb

        A) Brady --> Richarlson
        B) Ritchie --> Zaha
        C) Mkhi + Vardy --> Richarlson/Zaha + Morata(-4)
        D) Kola + Vardy --> Maguire + Morata(-4)
        E) Save

        1. VFORVANDETA
          • 8 Years
          7 years, 13 days ago

          Like C with Zaha.

      11. AF90
        • 12 Years
        7 years, 13 days ago

        Captain:

        A) Hazard
        B) Sterling
        C) Lukaku

        1. DrunkPhilosophy
          • 10 Years
          7 years, 13 days ago

          Hazard Defo.

        2. Bury94
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 7 Years
          7 years, 13 days ago

          C

        3. Chandler Bing
          • 8 Years
          7 years, 13 days ago

          B or C

      12. Puzzle
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        7 years, 13 days ago

        What to do with this team? Any transfer needed? 1FT

        Fabianski, (Elliott)
        Davies, Maguire, Azpilicueta (Wimmer)
        Carroll, Silva, Sterling, Coutinho (RLC)
        Jesus, Kane, Vardy

        1. Chandler Bing
          • 8 Years
          7 years, 13 days ago

          I'd save and maybe play Wimmer/RLC above Tarroll.

        2. VFORVANDETA
          • 8 Years
          7 years, 13 days ago

          No.Good team.

      13. Dobswell55
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 13 days ago

        WC Team:

        De Gea
        Jones Cresswell Otamendi
        Sterling Coutinho Eriksen Zaha
        Aguero Morata Abraham

        Elliot Carroll Ward Hünemeier

        What do ye think? Any constructive criticism is more than welcome!

      14. Lecky Legs FC
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 13 days ago

        Pep Guardiola says Aguero is ready for tomorrow *activates WC*

        1. Hotdogs for Tea
          • 9 Years
          7 years, 13 days ago

          Bench time for Jesus or hauled off on 59 mins ?

          No way Jesus, Aguero, Sterling or Sane are nailed ... such a lottery with City attackers

      15. Boom Xhaka-Laca
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 13 days ago

        Aguero ready to start?

        1. EmreCan Hustle
          • 12 Years
          7 years, 13 days ago

          Ready

        2. Holmes
          • 11 Years
          7 years, 13 days ago

          Ready to train

        3. Freddo
          • 7 Years
          7 years, 13 days ago

          He was ready to start against Napoli.

      16. EmreCan Hustle
        • 12 Years
        7 years, 13 days ago

        Play Richarlison or RLC?

        1. VFORVANDETA
          • 8 Years
          7 years, 13 days ago

          Richarlison

        2. stewlynz
          • 10 Years
          7 years, 13 days ago

          RLC

        3. EmreCan Hustle
          • 12 Years
          7 years, 13 days ago

          Cheers 😆

      17. RVP20
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        7 years, 13 days ago

        My team is:
        Elliot
        Bavies - Jones - Yoshida - Naughton
        Salah - Alli - Sterling (VC) - Ritchie
        Kane - Lukaku (C)
        (Foster - Carroll - Mounie - Long)
        2FT 0.2itb

        Is Alli > Silva the transfer to do and bank the other FT ?

      18. The Red Devil
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 13 days ago

        Best keeper for the long haul?
        Confused between DDG & Pope
        Pope from next week onwards
        Or get DDG for a hit this week?
        Cheers!

        1. Pavsboot
          • 10 Years
          7 years, 13 days ago

          Reckon DDG is a bit underrated around here.

      19. Jafooli
        • 12 Years
        7 years, 13 days ago

        Wow, Sanchez & Ozil have two assists between then so far this season.

        1. Jafooli
          • 12 Years
          7 years, 13 days ago

          Oh and no goals 😀

        2. Arteta
          • 9 Years
          7 years, 13 days ago

          We're shite.

          1. Jafooli
            • 12 Years
            7 years, 13 days ago

            Telling me....

        3. Bobby_Baggio
          • 13 Years
          7 years, 13 days ago

          Joe Hart has more the Ozil 🙂

          1. Jafooli
            • 12 Years
            7 years, 13 days ago

            😀

      20. stewlynz
        • 10 Years
        7 years, 13 days ago

        Quick question. If you had no City assets and it meant losing Hazard to have one/two, would you do it?

        1. banskt
          • 11 Years
          7 years, 13 days ago

          The key here is having City players -- shitty or not. Who you lose is inconsequential.

      21. twaid
        • 10 Years
        7 years, 13 days ago

        Start Wimmer or Brady?

        1. VFORVANDETA
          • 8 Years
          7 years, 13 days ago

          Brady

        2. stewlynz
          • 10 Years
          7 years, 13 days ago

          Brady

      22. Mesh
        • 10 Years
        7 years, 13 days ago

        Has there been any update on Chicharito? Will he start?

      23. Carcaju
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 13 days ago

        What to change?

        DDG Elliot

        Stones Davies Cedric Mee 3.9

        Salah Zaha Richarlison Carrol RLC

        Kane Lukaku Jesus

      24. GuillermoDickero
        • 10 Years
        7 years, 13 days ago

        Have 2FTs and can't figure out how to one of them! 0.3 ITB

        Forster, Elliott,
        Kola, Davies, Jones, Naughton, Mee
        Eriksen, Salah, Silva, Atsu, Carroll
        Kane, Lukaku, Hemed

        What would you do with that team if you could make 1 transfer?

        1. Inverted into midfield
          • 8 Years
          7 years, 13 days ago

          Tricky - I'd maybe do Kola>Otamendi just to preserve your FT but it's not essential

      25. klavan
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 13 days ago

        A) Martina to Stones(-4)
        B) Martina to Otamendi(-4)
        C)Davies to Alonso(-4)
        D)Play RLC

        Have Davies, Jones, Cedric, Mee and Martina in defense.

      26. BananaMan
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        7 years, 13 days ago

        And the Captain is....

        A) Kane
        B) Jesus
        C) Hazard

        1. stewlynz
          • 10 Years
          7 years, 13 days ago

          B

        2. Bobby_Baggio
          • 13 Years
          7 years, 13 days ago

          B
          A
          C

          in that order