Fixtures

Frisking the Fixtures – Gameweek 12 – The Strong

We now enter another period of the season where a quartet of teams face four home fixtures in their next six Gameweeks. Meanwhile, on the flipside, four sides play just twice in front of their own fans over the same spell.

Crystal Palace, Burnley and Liverpool are the major beneficiaries, while Bournemouth assets also come to the fore thanks to an outstanding run over the next five Gameweeks.

Crystal Palace

(EVE STK bha wba BOU WAT)
The Prospects – Goals
The Eagles may be the lowest scoring side with just four goals, but their upcoming slate should provide the platform for a much-needed renaissance.

Four of the next six are at Selhurst Park, with Everton (10) and Stoke City (11), the two sides who have conceded the most goals over the last four Gameweeks, both providing promising match-ups.

Bournemouth, meanwhile, rank fifth for the most penalty area shots conceded in away matches with 57, and Watford have shipped nine goals in their last three road trips.

Away from home, match-ups with Brighton & Hove Albion and West Bromwich Albion will be tests given that Palace have failed to score on their travels. Yet Christian Benteke is back in training and his possible return to action may well force a reassessment of their attacking prospects.

The Prospects – Clean Sheets
No side has given up fewer big chances (three) than Palace over the last four Gameweeks after a move to 4-4-2, suggesting that a first clean sheet of the season is imminent.

At home, Everton arrive at Selhurst Park having only scored twice on the road, while only three teams have produced fewer penalty area shots than Stoke (49) in away matches.

Bournemouth have also struggled on their travels, scoring just four goals and creating a paltry three big chances. But Watford have averaged two goals per match away from home and will be difficult to silence.

Both Brighton and West Brom have scored just six goals apiece in home matches, suggesting that they offer a decent opportunity for an Eagles shut-out away from home.

The Turning Point
Palace have an extended kind run, although back-to-back clashes against Arsenal and Manchester City in Gameweeks 20 and 21 do provide some downside further down the track.

The Verdict
Given his goal threat from set-plays, and the fixtures offering hope of defensive returns, Scott Dann could be a great budget option during this spell. Behind him, Julian Speroni has been named on the teamsheet in each of the last four and is now the cheapest starting goalkeeper in FPL.

Further forward, Wilfried Zaha has two goals from his last four starts playing as a central striker in a 4-4-2, and even if he is moved back out wide when Benteke returns, he may still be a tempting mid-price option. There is even an argument that Zaha could stay up front alongside the Belgian if Hodgson retains his 4-4-2 formation.

Elsewhere, Ruben Loftus-Cheek is creating a stir following his performance for England against Germany, and his stock as the key target in the 4.5 midfielder bracket remains buoyant. However, having departed for England tonight on 41 minutes through injury, investors should wait on a prognosis.

Burnley

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The Prospects – Goals
The Clarets are another of the teams to benefit from four home matches in the next six Gameweeks, with Arsenal their only top-six opponent.

But given the Gunners’ away record – conceding 12 goals on the road – there is nothing to fear from an attacking perspective for Sean Dyche’s side.

The other home fixtures are also very favourable.

Swansea City have won only one of their last eight, keeping just two clean sheets, while Watford have leaked goals away from home of late.

Stoke have only managed two shut-outs so far this season and present another promising match-up – particularly with goalkeeper Jack Butland set for a period on the sidelines through injury.

Meanwhile, Bournemouth rank first for the most shots conceded over the last four outings with 63, despite shutting out Newcastle in Gameweek 11.

The second away fixture at Leicester City could be problematic; the Foxes have been relatively solid at home and will provide a more stubborn barrier.

The Prospects – Clean Sheets
The defence has been key to Burnley’s success this season, and the upcoming schedule affords them a chance to add to their tally of five clean sheets.

Looking at the home fixtures, Swansea rank bottom for shots (25) and shots on target (6) in away matches. However, Arsenal have netted six times in their last two road trips and will obviously provide a major test of the Clarets’ resilience.

Similarly, Watford are a dangerous side on their travels, with Stoke’s visit to Turf Moor appearing to be a more assured match-up in terms of the potential for defensive points.

In terms of the away fixtures, the Bournemouth clash looks the most likely – the Cherries have netted just three times at the Vitality Stadium.

Leicester have scored four goals in two matches under new boss Claude Puel and will provide a stern examination of the Burnley rearguard.

The Turning Point
Gameweek 19 marks the point when Clarets assets may lose their appeal.

They face Tottenham Hotspur, Manchester United and Liverpool between Gameweeks 19 and 22, while further unfavourable fixtures against both Manchester clubs follow soon after.

The Verdict
Burnley defenders have been gold for Fantasy managers, and even the strategy of doubling up on their assets looks viable over this forthcoming spell.

Stephen Ward remains our defender of choice, although the bonus point potential and close-range threat of Ben Mee is now pushing hard.

Nick Pope, meanwhile, is becoming a very tempting option in goal at just 4.5 with proven save and bonus point potential.

Bournemouth

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The Prospects – Goals
The outlook could barely be brighter over the next five Gameweeks, with the Cherries expected to build on their 1-0 win at Newcastle before the break.

They play three of their next four at home, with the Gameweek 12 visit from Huddersfield Town looking particularly promising; the Terriers have conceded five goals in their last two away matches.

Burnley and Southampton will present a tougher challenge, though Saints have only recorded one clean sheet in their last six.

Swansea have let in ten goals at home, with the Gameweek 13 trip to south Wales far from daunting. However, Palace have improved defensively of late, while Man United are yet to concede at Old Trafford.

The Prospects – Clean Sheets
Bournemouth’s next three opponents all feature among the five clubs who have produced the fewest shots since the start of the season, promoting investment in Howe’s defence.

With just nine goals from their first 11 matches, the Southampton fixture also looks promising, though Palace have scored twice in each of their last two home encounters and are building confidence.

Although Man United have struggled for goals of late, they will be backed to score on home turf.

The Turning Point
This is a fairly small window for Cherries assets to shine, with matches against Man United, Liverpool and Man City between Gameweeks 17 and Gameweek 19 likely to limit our investment.

The Verdict
Charlie Daniels stands out as the go-to defensive option due to his attacking potential – he’s now dropped to a very affordable 4.8 in FPL.

In attack, Josh King could perhaps be one to watch as a differential.

Liverpool

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The Prospects – Goals
The Reds have been back among the goals over the last two Gameweeks, scoring seven times. They now have the platform to maintain that form.

They play four of their next six at Anfield, although Southampton and Chelsea provide tests from an attacking perspective.

Elsewhere, Everton will pay visit in the derby having conceded ten goals in five away matches. Meanwhile, West Brom are without a win since Gameweek 2, and despite their defensive approach, still appear vulnerable.

Looking at the away trips, Stoke have shipped 11 goals in their last five at home to provide a promising match-up. And, although Brighton have been solid at the Amex Stadium, they have faced fairly weak opposition since conceding twice to Man City on the opening weekend.

The Prospects – Clean Sheets
Jurgen Klopp’s side have only conceded once at home, so the prospect of four matches at Anfield surely promotes interest in the Reds’ backline.

Saints have been limited to three goals in four away trips so that match-up stands out, but Chelsea are a tougher proposition.

Everton and West Brom have struggled for goals on their travels to set up further favourable clashes.

While the Liverpool defence is a very different animal away from home having conceded a league-high 16 goals, there is perhaps little to fear from trips to Stoke and Brighton.

The Turning Point
This is an extended run of strong fixtures for the Reds, with only two unfavourable match-ups – against Chelsea and Arsenal – between now and Gameweek 22.

The Verdict
It’s difficult to look beyond Mohamed Salah as the key attacking asset, but Roberto Firmino could be back in the mix as a third forward option, while Sadio Mane and Philippe Coutinho also present viable double-up options.

At the back, the generously priced Alberto Moreno is our favoured option, and given the Anfield form and the kind home fixtures, he is among the leading budget options during this stretch. However, we should be wary of rotation as we near the busy Christmas schedule, with second-string full-backs Andrew Robertson and Trent Alexander-Arnold doubtless poised for pitch-time.

Also consider…

Manchester United
Aside from clashes against Arsenal and Man City in Gameweeks 15 and 16, the schedule looks strong all the way up to the point when Fantasy managers will be able to utilise the second Wildcard.

The upcoming home meetings against Newcastle and Brighton look crucial for Romelu Lukaku to prevent further sales, while other Man United attackers are currently failing to build a convincing case for inclusion.

With more clean sheets (eight) than any other side, and with the upcoming schedule generally very obliging, Phil Jones remains a key option. Injuries and rotation could be a factor, however, which makes David de Gea’s form a viable alternative as cover of Jose Mourinho’s robust defence.

Chelsea
The Blues are another team that, over the medium-to-long term, should be backed to produce steady and maybe even explosive returns.

Indeed, Liverpool and Arsenal provide the only tests against top-six rivals all the way to mid-February.

Back among the goals against Man United, Alvaro Morata has returned as a leading premium forward option, while Eden Hazard’s number 10 role and spot-kick duties means he has the potential to disrupt the midfield template.

Five assists and 10 bonus points have seen Cesar Azpilicueta gain favour over Marcos Alonso as our preferred defensive option.

Everton
The dramatic 3-2 win over Watford could trigger a change in fortune for the Toffees, with six of their next seven fixtures (cry sot WHU HUD new SWA) providing the platform for a revival.

It’s still difficult to pin down the obvious targets, however, with the lack of form, consistency and the fact that a managerial appointment is still pending, all clouding the issue.

The favourable run also only lasts until Gameweek 18, with the schedule becoming a mixed bag from that point.

Tottenham Hotspur
Spurs do face trips to Arsenal and Man City in the next seven, but the home schedule remains very strong heading into the New Year, while there are also an array of promising away fixtures.

Harry Kane continues to sit on top of our Watchlist rankings, while the fixture list should allow Dele Alli and Christian Eriksen to gain ground and become key factors once again.

Jan Vertonghen is now our favoured defensive option, given the concerns over rotation in both full-back positions.

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  1. FPL ZB
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    • 7 Years
    6 years, 4 months ago

    Reckon Cedric will fall tonight?

    1. SAKA AND EMILE SMITH ROWE
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 4 months ago

      Been flirting with a price drop for a couple of weeks now, it's certainly coming sometime soon

    2. Stat Sloth
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 4 months ago

      Nah, too many injuries in international matches, messing up for the guys who wanted to sell him. Not enough are selling him every day. Price will not fall until saturday.

  2. Flynny
    • 9 Years
    6 years, 4 months ago

    Any advice on this lot Please?

    Rlc latest doubt. Luiz in the dog house. 2.2itb 1ft.

    Fab (elliot)
    Luiz Jones ward (wimmer ota)
    Salah silva richarlison rlc (carroll)
    Kane jesus vardy.

    Thinking Jesus and luiz to Daniels and lukaku for a hit.

    And if kun rules out vardy goes and jesus stays.

    Thanks

    1. Stat Sloth
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 4 months ago

      RLC doubt? The way he played in the first international he should be a regular for Palace. And seeing that he is still 75%, I think he will play. If he doesn't, at least he will be back and a starter until newyears. Palace great fixtures too.

      Why on earth do you want Lukaku in for Vardy or Jesus? The upcoming GW Lukaku will get less points than both of them.

      Luiz to a defender of your choice is my bet. If you like Daniels, go for it. I would do Azpi.

      1. Flynny
        • 9 Years
        6 years, 4 months ago

        Cheers - think lukaku is the best captain option this week....

        Jesus mins are always an option....

        Vardy on thin ice...

        1. Stat Sloth
          • 8 Years
          6 years, 4 months ago

          Vardy plays his best football against the best teams.

          Jesus scores from the bench, he is that good. And this weekend he might even start, due to the dizzieness of Aguero.

          Lukaku might score a goal or get an assist. But there are others who might get more. Salah, Jesus, Morata, Hazard, all of them are just as good or better captain options for this GW.

      2. Klopptomist Scott Jelly
        • 6 Years
        6 years, 4 months ago

        Limped off

        1. Stat Sloth
          • 8 Years
          6 years, 4 months ago

          And newspapers are reporting both an ankle injury and a back injury. Hence FPL calling it a "knock". They have no clue, and he might be just fine on saturday, 3,5 days from now.

          1. Klopptomist Scott Jelly
            • 6 Years
            6 years, 4 months ago

            Well that's why he's a "doubt" and not a "I need to sell him"

            1. Stat Sloth
              • 8 Years
              6 years, 4 months ago

              True. Still, post owner still mentioned it as valuable information. IMO, not so important info 🙂

              1. Klopptomist Scott Jelly
                • 6 Years
                6 years, 4 months ago

                Haha, fair enough 🙂

  3. FPL Maldini
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    • 9 Years
    6 years, 4 months ago

    Rank the following in best to own and likely to get most minutes from now until Xmas....

    A) Abraham
    B) Firmino
    C) Azpi
    D) Richarlison
    E) King
    F) Daniels

    1. SAKA AND EMILE SMITH ROWE
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 4 months ago

      C
      F
      D
      A
      B
      E

    2. MikeDuff
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 4 months ago

      DCFAEB

    3. Stat Sloth
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 4 months ago

      C is way ahead of the rest. Then I guess A/D/F are quite close to each other. Followed by B/E.

  4. L9
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 4 months ago

    pls rate my wc:
    ddg elliot
    stones moreno jones mee hunemeir
    sallah sane richarlidson RLC romeu
    morata kane kaku

    1. Stat Sloth
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 4 months ago

      I give it a 4.7.

    2. Junior ⚽
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 4 months ago

      Horrible bench, needs more money invested there.

    3. King Sheep
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 4 months ago

      Good team, possibly upgrade Hun/Rom for more depth at the expense of Stones/DDG maybe ..

  5. Stat Sloth
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 4 months ago

    Aguero never fainted!

    To faint is "to lose consciousness because of a temporary decrease in the blood supply to the brain". (Merriam-Webster)

    However, he never lost consciousness, according to the Argentinian medical staff, and the MCI press release. He was sent to the hospital only as a precaution. He was then released to the hotel after a couple of hours, and is with the rest of the team. Aguero will also travel back to Manchester as planned. Where he will have further health checks. But MCI believes he will be ready for this weekend, as they are convinced it was only a "dizzy spell".

    1. 1 Flew Over Lukakus Nest
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 4 months ago

      sounds like pre-syncope to me

      1. Stat Sloth
        • 8 Years
        6 years, 4 months ago

        Yeah, quite likely. As he was feeling sluggish in the first half, it does not take much to reach presyncope after sitting down for ten minutes.

    2. Sánchez
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 4 months ago

      Maybe he just feinted and the reporters got the wrong end of the stick

      1. Stat Sloth
        • 8 Years
        6 years, 4 months ago

        He feinted to the right, then feinted to the left. The rest of the team looked at him, thought he was going crazy, and sent him to Arkham.

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

    Guys, is Kane have recovered from injury and will play vs Arsenal?
    Thanks.

    1. We Will Klopp you
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 4 months ago

      Yes, Poch said he'll be fine

      1. FPL Virgin
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        • 7 Years
        6 years, 4 months ago

        Can't trust a word Poch says.

        1. fedolefan
          • 9 Years
          6 years, 4 months ago

          This. Very deceiving that guy.

    2. Stat Sloth
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 4 months ago

      Yes. But will he score without Alli?

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

    Hi, who is best options for C this week?

    Kane - Salah - Morata - Kun - Eriksen (don't have Lukaku)

    Thanks.

    1. King Sheep
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 4 months ago

      Kane

    2. Stat Sloth
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 4 months ago

      Morata.

  8. GreennRed
    • 12 Years
    6 years, 4 months ago

    Congratulations to Denmark. Different class.

    1. built_this_city
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 4 months ago

      England would beat Denmark

      1. GreennRed
        • 12 Years
        6 years, 4 months ago

        Which England? The insomnia cure England that qualified uncontested for Russia or Southgate's 'let's throw a few young lads in for friendlies to look like I'm doing something to keep fans off my back' England? England have Kane and Ali and not a whole lot of class elsewhere.

        1. Surfeit of Lampteys
          • 6 Years
          6 years, 4 months ago

          Walker, stones, lallana, sterling, rose, dier. Try again.

          1. GreennRed
            • 12 Years
            6 years, 4 months ago

            Try again? None of those are close to Kane or Ali in footballing terms. Good players, potentially very good but I don't think Southgate will unleash their potential or tap the potential of good U17 and U20 squads.

            1. Surfeit of Lampteys
              • 6 Years
              6 years, 4 months ago

              Well he hasn't unleashed the potential of Kane and Alli either. I'm not saying he will. I'm just saying we have more than two 'class' players.
              I can't help you if you don't appreciate the quality of those players.

              1. GreennRed
                • 12 Years
                6 years, 4 months ago

                I do. Just don't they're on a par with Ali and Kane. Lallana has improved no end under Klopp. Sterling has improved since he left Pool but he can keep improving. Very good in Pool and City teams nearly always on the front foot, clearly England, just yet don't play to his strengths. I think Walker and Stones are better footballers than defenders. I'd have Trippier over Walker though. Rose is very good, prob best LB since Ashley Cole. I'm fairly old school though and think ye haven't had a decent centre back since Terry I don't know enough about Dier but he's rated highly on the mainland. Will Wilshere move in January to try and get in the squad for Russia? A player that needs to kick his own a*se or blow a very promising career. Ye have plenty of very good players, potentially one of the best squads in Russia. Will Loftus Cheek and Abraham make the WC squad ? I hope Southgate really will throw caution to the wind and let them play ball. Not convinced he will though. Do you not rate Vardy ?

      2. Brehmeren
        • 13 Years
        6 years, 4 months ago

        And Germany would beat England. What's your point?

      3. Scout Pics
        • 6 Years
        6 years, 4 months ago

        Unlikely

  9. Legomané
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    • 6 Years
    6 years, 4 months ago

    Evening y'all, help appreciated:

    A. Save FT
    B. Davies > Daniels
    C. B, and Jesus > Lukaku(-4)...(but no attacking City cover)

    Pope
    Davies Stones Jones Ward
    Hazard Eriksen Salah
    Kane Jesus DCL

    (Elliot RLC Wimmer Carroll)

    1. Stat Sloth
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 4 months ago

      What the booger is a DCL.

      Other than that, great team. Davies is awesome, as he will either get a CS or 0. So you need a playing defender on the bench, instead of selling Davies.

      Why are people after Lukaku? Morata is a much better choice. However, none of them for -4, as Aguero just turned yellow and might be benched this weekend.

      My tip - save FT or sell DCL. Only one from your team I do not see start this GW.

      1. Legomané
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        • 6 Years
        6 years, 4 months ago

        Cheers bud, appreciate the thoughts. I've a soft spot for DCL, reckon he's got a little more in his locker and offers some surprising stats. May well roll, though Friday pressers will be key with the yellow flags mounting...

        1. Stat Sloth
          • 8 Years
          6 years, 4 months ago

          New temporary manager, who seems to like Niasse. I would be careful.

          I like the guy too, but not so much that I would throw away FPL points for him.

  10. Walsh
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    6 years, 4 months ago

    Andy's performances on the scoutcast continue to absolutely amaze and confound me. "it's a hard one" "it's really tricky" "it's so difficult" "i'm just not sure" "i could go this way or that" "there are so many good options" WHAT IS YOUR PURPOSE?! You live on a fence. Why are you even on the program? You just shout out every single thing as a possibility and take no stance. Completely and utterly useless.

    1. FPL Maldini
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 4 months ago

      Harsh.

      Wildcarding is Tough and especially harder when your back pocket is empty

      1. Walsh
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        6 years, 4 months ago

        You must not listen to the podcast on a weekly basis for you to hold the naive outlook that this is a one off.

    2. built_this_city
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 4 months ago

      Lol v passionate

    3. Cheeseoid
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 4 months ago

      Quite right.

    4. Kloppen Schloppen
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 4 months ago

      Is this FMLFPL Walsh? OKAAAAAAAAAY!!!

      1. Cheeseoid
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        6 years, 4 months ago

        He does a great podcast to be fair.

        1. Kloppen Schloppen
          • 7 Years
          6 years, 4 months ago

          Yeah I love it! Solid banter re: Pope's face last week, killed me

          1. Cheeseoid
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            • 11 Years
            6 years, 4 months ago

            Somehow I have gone from listening to no fantasy football pods to 3 this season. I won't say which is my favourite but FMLFPL, Who got the assist and The Sky Podcast are all really good.

      2. Walsh
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        • 10 Years
        6 years, 4 months ago

        Heh okay lad. It is. Hi there

        1. Cheeseoid
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 11 Years
          6 years, 4 months ago

          I wish I was famous like you

          1. Walsh
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            • 10 Years
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            Oh stop. You are well famous...in certain circles..my friend.

            1. Cheeseoid
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              • 11 Years
              6 years, 4 months ago

              You may be my hero

        2. Kloppen Schloppen
          • 7 Years
          6 years, 4 months ago

          Throw Kloppen Schloppen a shout out tonight haha

    5. The Son Haz got Atsu on
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 4 months ago

      more splinters than a teenage mutant ninja turtles comic

    6. Hibbo
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      • 11 Years
      6 years, 4 months ago

      Two footed tackle.

      Get down and stay down haha

    7. Legomané
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      • 6 Years
      6 years, 4 months ago

      Ooft - Boxed the hell outa that one 🙂

    8. Back on the horse
      • 13 Years
      6 years, 4 months ago

      I'd agree with this. It brings me down just listening to it. To put it more constructively, he just needs to change his delivery to more "I think this...for this reason" or "I have gone with this... having considered these other options but discounted for X reasons"

      I am in less of a position to criticise as I don't do a podcast but if you can do it, Walsh, how hard can it be? 😉

      1. Walsh
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        6 years, 4 months ago

        You cheeky git 🙂

    9. Ajax Hamsterdam
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 4 months ago

      haha his own podcast was all about his wilcard i got bored of it but if he s on this program he must know his stuff. jonty and mark make the podcast for me, luke with his treble southampton defence or richa captaincy is good fun too 🙂

      1. Team Cruel
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        • 8 Years
        6 years, 4 months ago

        Wasn't it Az who capped Richarlison?

      2. Walsh
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        6 years, 4 months ago

        Yeah you're right. Jonty really knows his stuff. Throws Mark under the bus for 2 months+ at his 5th defender choice on WC. Gets bailed out on a Sterling C Kane VC for +982347 points on the worst captaincy decision you could shoot for in a given season. Best of yet, laughs at Mark while absent on the pod when his partner goes to hospital due to being attacked by an animal. With friends like these....

        1. Hibbo
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 11 Years
          6 years, 4 months ago

          What kind of animal? Penguin by any chance?

          1. Walsh
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            • 10 Years
            6 years, 4 months ago

            If I were a betting man which I am not I'd wager on a seagull flown up from the Brighton area...

            1. Klopptomist Scott Jelly
              • 6 Years
              6 years, 4 months ago

              *gets popcorn*

              *waits for post to be removed*

    10. Arctic monkeys
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 4 months ago

      Whoaaaa

    11. Just A Hat
      • 14 Years
      6 years, 4 months ago

      Convince Granville to come back on regulary and just make it a two man podcast again. Mark has good insight to the game and Granville has his crazy ideas and good banter. Not sure what's the point of all the other hosts who all have the same opinion on everything

      1. RoysCallerAnne
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        • 14 Years
        6 years, 4 months ago

        This. This. This.

      2. Az
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        • 14 Years
        6 years, 4 months ago

        Cheers Hat, glad you enjoyed it ;]

        1. Just A Hat
          • 14 Years
          6 years, 4 months ago

          lol haven't listened in yet - to be fair, it's not that I'm having a go at the rest of the guys on the Scoutcast - I just don't see why we need 3-4 people with the same opinion all agreeing with each other

          Granville & Mark + Guest would be ideal

          1. andy85wsm
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            • 13 Years
            6 years, 4 months ago

            Granville has a spot every week

            1. DaisyDaisyDaisyDaisy
              • 10 Years
              6 years, 4 months ago

              yeah but taking that spot depends on his gameweek score

          2. Az
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            • 14 Years
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            No it's fair enough to have an opinion on the format. I would argue that we don't all have the same opinions or play the same though.

    12. andy85wsm
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      • 13 Years
      6 years, 4 months ago

      I'm not sure what I think about this

      1. Yozzer
        • 6 Years
        6 years, 4 months ago

        I wouldn't worry. He just sounds like a bitter rival to me

      2. Alex_thekid
        • 6 Years
        6 years, 4 months ago

        Just thought I'd give you a heads up so you could defend your self

      3. RoysCallerAnne
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        • 14 Years
        6 years, 4 months ago

        You have to take it on the chin I suppose Andy.
        I don't know if you make money out of all things FPL as Mark does, but when you put yourself in the spotlight, for whatever reason, you have to expect feedback, whether good or bad.
        My advice would be not to take it personally and view it as a criticism of your FPL or podcasting skills rather than a criticism of you as a bloke because you come across as a nice bloke over yhe years on the forums and then on the scoutcast.

        1. andy85wsm
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          • 13 Years
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          I think everyone has missed the joke in my post 😆

          1. SADIO SANÉ
            • 8 Years
            6 years, 4 months ago

            😀 nice

          2. Rhinos
            • 10 Years
            6 years, 4 months ago

            I'm undecided as to whether it was a good joke

            1. andy85wsm
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • Has Moderation Rights
              • 13 Years
              6 years, 4 months ago

              I think a little credit has to be given at least.

              Perhaps a 7/10, or a 8/10 if you're feeling generous? Not sure, there's so many numbers to choose from!

              1. Rhinos
                • 10 Years
                6 years, 4 months ago

                where's Doosra when you need him

                1. Walsh
                  • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                  • 10 Years
                  6 years, 4 months ago

                  +234, -13, +457, -120, -153, +72, -153

                  Somewhere around there.

                  1. _figu
                    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                    • 6 Years
                    6 years, 4 months ago

                    Lmao

          3. Yozzer
            • 6 Years
            6 years, 4 months ago

            I actually got it the second I responded 😀

        2. Hy liverpool
          • 10 Years
          6 years, 4 months ago

          Well said .. "not to take it personally"

      4. Walsh
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        6 years, 4 months ago

        "I'm not sure what to think of this" GEE Andy. Love that very firm stance you've got. While I critique your inability to take a stance you give us all this pure comedic gold on an inability to take a stance on a listener's critique. Never stop being you.

        1. andy85wsm
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • Has Moderation Rights
          • 13 Years
          6 years, 4 months ago

          It's your opinion, you're welcome to it, not sure where the "inability to take a stance" is. What were you expecting me to say?

          1. Walsh
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 10 Years
            6 years, 4 months ago

            You've come in here in spades and aces, Andy. Well in. Just wish you'd actually be a pundit on the pod with maybe one or two takes each episode rather than hemming and hawing. All the best.

            1. DaisyDaisyDaisyDaisy
              • 10 Years
              6 years, 4 months ago

              more like aces and eights

            2. columbo
              • 13 Years
              6 years, 4 months ago

              Are you on the sauce or has Andy upset you in some way? He's not being paid (that I'm aware of) and does it to help other managers. Give it a rest

        2. friday_filth
          • 6 Years
          6 years, 4 months ago

          That's the joke...

        3. ScotDougie
          • 8 Years
          6 years, 4 months ago

          Your a fking idiot mate don’t even know you and I want to slap you

      5. Diva
        • 9 Years
        6 years, 4 months ago

        😆

      6. Dont Shoot
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 4 months ago

        Don't think about it...
        Different strokes for different folks.
        Walsh could explain what he thinks is "your purpose" so we can see what others on cast deliver in that sense.
        I really cannot see anything wrong with your style and your reasoning.

        1. Dont Shoot
          • 7 Years
          6 years, 4 months ago

          Failed to see the joke 🙂
          Nice one.
          In style, with purpose!

    13. ScotDougie
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 4 months ago

      Very Harsh ! Without brown nosing I watch the scout cast every week because I enjoy it and enjoy the lads on it, they all bring something to the table and make it entertaining. Here’s a bit of advice if you don’t enjoy it don’t watch the fking thing , simple! Keep up the good work lads

  11. Ronnies
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 4 months ago

    Current defence; jones - moreno - mee - naughton - long

    Best transfer ?

    a) naughton > daniels

    b) long > dunk

    Tnks

    1. Gríma Wormtongue
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 4 months ago

      B

    2. Stat Sloth
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 4 months ago

      B!

    3. King Sheep
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 4 months ago

      B

  12. Gríma Wormtongue
    • 9 Years
    6 years, 4 months ago

    Is it worth a -4 to bring in Speroni EVE(H)
    or play Elliot (MUN) A

    ?

    1. Ajax Hamsterdam
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 4 months ago

      play elliot definitely dont take a hit for a keeper

    2. Stat Sloth
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 4 months ago

      Well, if Elliot gets two points, and Speroni gets 6, you are even. So this GW is irrelevant and you should look at the future. A future where Speroni's starting place is in question, and Elliot will get easier opponents.

    3. King Sheep
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 4 months ago

      Elliot

    4. We Will Klopp you
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 4 months ago

      Eliott defo, no guarantees Speroni will keep a clean sheet this gw and the Castle defence is more solid than Palace's one if looking beyond this gw

    5. Lord.
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 4 months ago

      Elliot might not play this weekend.

      1. We Will Klopp you
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 4 months ago

        What happened?

  13. The Velvet Neutral Ground
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 4 months ago

    A bit late to the party on the new xG/xA stats in members' area. Can someone please summarize where to access them if I'm a member?

      1. The Velvet Neutral Ground
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 4 months ago

        Thanks, Doosra.

          1. ⚽️ Dingo ⚽️
            • 7 Years
            6 years, 4 months ago

            Absolute Tune!

            1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 14 Years
              6 years, 4 months ago

              😀 Good man!

    1. Back on the horse
      • 13 Years
      6 years, 4 months ago

      can anyone remind me of the other site, that has them for free? thanks

      1. Stat Sloth
        • 8 Years
        6 years, 4 months ago

        Yesh, pleez-

      2. Sgt Frank Drebin
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 4 months ago

        understat.com

        1. Back on the horse
          • 13 Years
          6 years, 4 months ago

          Cheers, Patches

  14. @FPL_liverbird (liverpoolfa…
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 4 months ago

    Worth it?
    vardy > lukaku
    davies > daniels -4

    1. Stat Sloth
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 4 months ago

      What's with the Lukaku love. None of them are worth it.

  15. johnthepg
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    6 years, 4 months ago

    Planning on getting Moreno and playing him in the home matches. Are there any teams that pair well with 'Pool?

    1. Ajax Hamsterdam
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 4 months ago

      everton i think

    2. Stat Sloth
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 4 months ago

      Why not play Gomez? He is more proof.

      1. johnthepg
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        6 years, 4 months ago

        Truth be told I have a soft spot for him.

        He is the love child of Gerrard and Alonso 🙂

        1. Stat Sloth
          • 8 Years
          6 years, 4 months ago

          Pool fan here. Gomez is more proof, Moreno will be prioritized for CL and will be rotated with Robertson in PL within the next two months. Clyne out for three more months. In addition, Gomez is third best central defender.

    3. Ludo
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 4 months ago

      I'd just plan on playing him every week.

      He's got four assists this season, and Liverpool tightened up at West Ham with their 4-4-2-ish shape.

      Four of their next six are at home, and the two away games (GW14 and GW15) are at Stoke and Brighton. Can't see either of those putting Liverpool to the sword like City and Spurs did.

      1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        6 years, 4 months ago

        *1 assist?

        1. Ludo
          • 10 Years
          6 years, 4 months ago

          3 assists in the CL

          1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 14 Years
            6 years, 4 months ago

            Ah, OK. Rather have Gomez.

          2. Stat Sloth
            • 8 Years
            6 years, 4 months ago

            Two of them against Maribor. And Pool scored 10 goals aginst Maribor. Pool do not get 5 goals in average in PL. Hence, it is better to look at PL stat. And Robertson is lurking in the hallway, ready to get some PL minutes soon.

      2. johnthepg
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        6 years, 4 months ago

        Pool defence is terrible away. When playing Defenders my first and foremost priority is always potential clean sheet.

  16. 007 [RoboKlopp]
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 4 months ago

    Hi, will this player play in week end?
    A. Kane
    B. Aguero
    C. Hazard
    D. Bavies
    Thanks.

    1. Stat Sloth
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 4 months ago

      A Yes
      B Yes
      C Yes
      D Yes

  17. Ajax Hamsterdam
    • 9 Years
    6 years, 4 months ago

    which defence do you prefer ( i play with 3 at the back)

    A Azpi Daniels/Mee/ Dann ( Mbemba)

    Or

    B Verthongen Kola Mee/Francis ( Mbemba)

    Thanks

    1. GreennRed
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 4 months ago

      B

    2. King Sheep
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 4 months ago

      A

    3. Stat Sloth
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 4 months ago

      Seeing that Mbemba is there, I do not like either. For the festive period you need two playing defs as benchies.

      1. Ajax Hamsterdam
        • 9 Years
        6 years, 4 months ago

        i ll take the risk of having the odd gw with 10 men, i just dont want to spend extra money for a defender that will only cover a couple of games during the festive season but I take your point 🙂

        1. Stat Sloth
          • 8 Years
          6 years, 4 months ago

          You might risk even worse than that. I had non-playing Mbemba earlier in the season, two GWs there were surprise benching on the other players and I got 9 player GWs. Not fun, not fun.

          1. Ajax Hamsterdam
            • 9 Years
            6 years, 4 months ago

            you re starting to convince me BUT mbemba might play as well during the festive season ?

            1. Stat Sloth
              • 8 Years
              6 years, 4 months ago

              LOL, yes he might. However, he only played earlier this season because of THREE injuries to other defs. Even though Mbemba is a golden boy in FPL, Benitez seems to hate him. Takes too much risk, I think. So he is far down the pecking order.

    4. Ajax Hamsterdam
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 4 months ago

      another one ? thanks 🙂

  18. Flynny
    • 9 Years
    6 years, 4 months ago

    Who do u think is best captain option this week?

    Lukaku

    Jesus

    Thanks

    1. Flynny
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 4 months ago

      Sorry didn't mean that!

      Who is best captain option out of

      Lukaku

      Kane

      Thanks!!

      1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        6 years, 4 months ago

        Neither this week, imho.

      2. Ajax Hamsterdam
        • 9 Years
        6 years, 4 months ago

        Kane

    2. Stat Sloth
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 4 months ago

      1 Jesus
      2 Kane
      3 lukaku

    3. #FPLBhuna
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 4 months ago

      Kaku

  19. JJeyy
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 4 months ago

    who to Captain:
    Morata
    Sane
    Kane

    1. Stat Sloth
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 4 months ago

      1 Morata
      2 Sane
      3 Kane

  20. FPL Maldini
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    6 years, 4 months ago

    Final decision now:

    A) Ritchie and Cedric —> Richarlison and Daniels

    B) Ritchie, Cedric and Firmino —> Richarlison, Azpi and Abraham

    1. #FPLBhuna
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 4 months ago

      A

    2. Stat Sloth
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 4 months ago

      I would say B. Azpi will be golden the next two months. Firmino is rotated with Studge every now and then.

      1. FPL Maldini
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        6 years, 4 months ago

        You reckon Firm will be rotated less?

        1. Stat Sloth
          • 8 Years
          6 years, 4 months ago

          I reckon Firmino is rotated enough to justify going for Azpi and Tammy.

  21. Iceball
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    6 years, 4 months ago

    Have 2ft and not so much trouble except Sterling doubtful.
    Have Foster and Elliot playing very tough games, might do Foster to Pope since almost burning a transfer otherwise, what do you think?

    1. Lee8686
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 4 months ago

      Foster to Pope is a good move.....how far away is heaton?

    2. Stat Sloth
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 4 months ago

      If Pope loses spot when Heaton back you only have one goalie, who plays for NUFC.

  22. Lee8686
    • 6 Years
    6 years, 4 months ago

    1.1m ITB.....1 FT

    Fabianski
    Kola, Jones, Mee
    Salah, Sterling, Richarlison, Chuopo
    Kane, Vardy, Jesus

    Elliot, Lascelles, Otamendi, Surman

    A) Jesus > Lukaku
    B) Vardy & Sterling > Lukaku & Zaha (-4)
    C) something else

    1. Stat Sloth
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 4 months ago

      C

      1. Lee8686
        • 6 Years
        6 years, 4 months ago

        Hold?

        1. Stat Sloth
          • 8 Years
          6 years, 4 months ago

          Heck yes! Good team, mon. If no clear transfer next week when you have 2FT, swap Surman for a better benchie.

  23. ⚽️ Dingo ⚽️
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 4 months ago

    Where would you spend an extra £1.5m here?

    Pope / Elliot
    Azpi / Jones / Daniels / Mee / Dunk
    Salah / Sane / Sterling / Richalison / Loftus-Cheek
    Kane / Morata / Niasse

    A) Niasse to Murray
    B) Pope to DeGea
    C) Sterling to Alli
    D) Save for a rainy day

    1. COYG
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 4 months ago

      D unless sterling doesn’t play then get Eriksen

      1. ⚽️ Dingo ⚽️
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 4 months ago

        .1 off Eriksen. Hopefully he drops.

        1. Stat Sloth
          • 8 Years
          6 years, 4 months ago

          You think he will drop after today?

  24. COYG
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 4 months ago

    Thoughts on this bunch?

    Azpilicueta Jones Stones
    Salah Sterling Silva Groß
    Kane Lukaku Abraham

    Tarkowski Mariappa Carroll

    1. Stat Sloth
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 4 months ago

      You're short a couple of goalies. Other than that, only Lukaku is a stinker.

  25. Arctic_Orangutans
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 4 months ago

    A. Walker
    B. Valencia

    1. Stat Sloth
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 4 months ago

      C. Azpilicueta

      1. Arctic_Orangutans
        • 8 Years
        6 years, 4 months ago

        Good idea

        1. Stat Sloth
          • 8 Years
          6 years, 4 months ago

          I'm full of them.

  26. FPL Maldini
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    6 years, 4 months ago

    Is Richarlison rising tonight?

    1. ⚽️ Dingo ⚽️
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 4 months ago

      He's been rising the past two weeks.

  27. Scout Pics
    • 6 Years
    6 years, 4 months ago

    Bendtner!!!

    1. Stat Sloth
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 4 months ago

      Oh, lord.

  28. FPL Maldini
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    6 years, 4 months ago

    The price rises website has been playing up, who will actually go up and down tonight?

    1. Stat Sloth
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 4 months ago

      Maybe Richarlison. Maybe Silva. But most likely, noone.

      1. FPL Maldini
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        6 years, 4 months ago

        Thanks

  29. FPL Blow-In
    • 11 Years
    6 years, 4 months ago

    Team gtg?

    Pope
    Jones, Kiko, Mee
    Salah, Sterling, Zaha, Chupo
    Kane, Aguero, Lukaku(c)

    Elliot, Fernandez, Carroll, Mbemba

    1. Lee8686
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 4 months ago

      Nice starting 11 for this gw bench is very weak

  30. IWR
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 4 months ago

    Any news on Aguero?

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

      Yes mate, apparently he fainted whilst attempting the banana trick the taxi driver was showing him in amstetdam