Scout Notes

Scout Notes – Resurgent Wilson Sinks Arsenal

A star turn from an in-form striker makes history for Bournemouth as Arsenal’s defensive fragility is exposed once again.

Callum Wilson helped Bournemouth to their first ever Premier League win over the Gunners and boosted his increasingly strong claims to be our third forward for good measure.

The striker hit the equaliser and then set up Jordon Ibe’s winner, grabbing maximum bonus for a 12-point return.

Injury kept Wilson out of the team until Gameweek 10 and he then scored in just one match, although that did involve a hat-trick against Huddersfield, up to Gameweek 19.

But his current form has been well worth the wait for his 2.4% ownership, with strikes in three of the last four fixtures.

Priced at 5.7 in Fantasy Premier League (FPL), Wilson has the form and some favourable fixtures (whu che STK hud NEW lei) to be a strong third striker candidate.

He’s certainly got the attacking numbers to back up his claims. Only Harry Kane can better him for goals (five to three), shots (22 v 15), efforts in the box (14 v 12) and attempts on target (12 to eight) over the last four Gameweeks.

Ibe has also been producing the figures – as we detailed in yesterday’s Spot The Differential article – to warrant interest and he duly obliged with a first ever league goal for the Cherries.

He’s had more shots (19) and efforts on target (nine) than any other midfielder in the last four Gameweeks, while only four have bettered his 11 key passes.

Ibe thrived alongside Ryan Fraser, who provided the other assist, in a central support role in a 3-4-2-1 formation.

His 4.8 price and 0.4% ownership mark him out as a budget differential in a side showing some serious attacking intent – Bournemouth continue to rank top for shots inside the box over the last four Gameweeks.

Bellerin boost for owners

Just one Arsenal player, Hector Bellerin (12.6%), is currently enjoying double-figure ownership in FPL and he delivered in an otherwise dismal display from the Gunners.

Having failed to score in the first 21 Gameweeks of the season, the Spaniard has now netted back-to-back goals, with the assist today coming from Alex Iwobi.

Bellerin is finally starting to translate attacking statistics into points – among defenders, only Marcos Alonso has bettered his 24 shots so far this season.

Defensively, however, it’s another matter for him and his team-mates.

Arsenal’s nine clean sheets this season is bettered by just five teams, but they’ve now gone five matches without a shut-out and have kept only three in the last ten.

Injuries to key personnel such as Laurent Koscielny and Nacho Monreal haven’t helped, although Sead Kolasinac was fit enough to return to the squad today.

However, the summer signing was consigned to bench-warming duties as Ainsley Maitland-Niles’ continued at left wing-back at the Vitality Stadium.

Mesut Ozil’s knee injury seemingly kept him out, while Alexis Sanchez was omitted from the starting XI and edges ever closer to the Emirates exit. However, Arsenal’s attacking depth was at least boosted by the return of Aaron Ramsey, who was handed 16 minutes from the bench after recovering from a hamstring injury.

The Welsh international averaged 5.4 points per match prior to that problem and he will now be pushing for a return to the starting XI, particularly with the Sanchez saga finally nearing its end.

Arsene Wenger had this to say on the Chilean’s situation post-match

“He’s [Sanchez] in a mode where he doesn’t know what’s happening to him. That’s why I decided to leave him out, because he could have moved today, or not. I didn’t want to come down with him here travelling away from the team.”

The 2-1 defeat today made it just one win in five for Arsenal, yet their attack has ticked over, scoring 10 times.

And their medium-term schedule remains one of the kindest – the Gunners play just three of the top eight over the next 12 fixtures, facing Spurs in Gameweek 27, Man City the week after and Leicester City in Gameweek 31.

4,816 Comments Post a Comment
  1. FootballFanatic365
    • 10 Years
    6 years, 9 months ago

    1) KDB + DCL > FIrmino + Son (-4)
    2) DCL + Quaner > Ayew + Wison (-4)
    3) DCL > Wilson

    1. Over Midwicket
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      C

    2. HurriKane
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      3

    3. Joggers Nipple
      • 15 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      3

    4. Legomané
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      3

  2. FPL Maldini
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    6 years, 9 months ago

    Which transfer?

    A) Christensen, Morata and DCL —> Alonso, Firmino, Quaner

    B) Morata, DCL and Eriksen —> Vardy, Firmino and Arnie

    1. Over Midwicket
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      A out of the two but neither ideal

    2. HurriKane
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      A. then just do eriksen --> arnie for free the following gw

  3. Over Midwicket
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    6 years, 9 months ago

    Bournemouth West Ham will probably be a goal fest right? Both teams can't stop scoring and have terrible defences.

    1. THFC4LIFE
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      And I own Adrian and Masuaku lol

  4. HurriKane
    • 12 Years
    6 years, 9 months ago

    Kneejerked Morata out for Firmino last night. Right decision?

    (im thinking should've done it much earlier. finally did it after 13 games of misery)

    1. Over Midwicket
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      Yeah better late than never mate

      1. HurriKane
        • 12 Years
        6 years, 9 months ago

        yh. now firmino's back to the form which made a great fpl manager like Mark to play his WC for the sole purpose of getting Firmino in 😉

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

          Mark wildcarders?

          1. HurriKane
            • 12 Years
            6 years, 9 months ago

            yh meant 1st wc. it was earlier in the season

    2. Joggers Nipple
      • 15 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      good chocie

    3. Karan14
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      Kneejerked Hazard out for Salah last night.

      Good move imo

    4. Legomané
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      Firmino has the potential to be just as awful as Morata...less painful at 1.5m saving though

  5. TaiwanHC
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 9 months ago

    Christensen + Eriksen --> Alonso + Mahrez (-4)?

    1. Joggers Nipple
      • 15 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      yes

    2. Over Midwicket
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      Yup

    3. HurriKane
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      long term yes. but eriksen should do well against soton

    4. Speédy
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      Yes

  6. Sahil Yadav
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 9 months ago

    2 ft, Nothing itb but have to improve my bench. Any suggestions what to do?

    Should i let the bench players as is? Or should i make the changes? I'll have to downgrade a midfielder to upgrade somewhere else

    DDG
    Azpi, Zanka, Kenny, Mee
    Hazard, Salah, Alli, Sterling, Arnie
    Kane

    Elliot, Duffy, Niasse, Quaner

    1. Joggers Nipple
      • 15 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      use Alli to raise cash

      1. Sahil Yadav
        • 8 Years
        6 years, 9 months ago

        That's what i was thinking. I can downgrade him to a 6-7m mid to upgrade both defense and attack.

        Any suggestions who to go for?

  7. Joggers Nipple
    • 15 Years
    6 years, 9 months ago

    I got about 5 ideas and cant seem to prioritize-
    A. Gomez to Stones. Exact cash
    B. Gomez to someone else, up to 5.4
    C. Loftus to an up to 5.3, Ibe?
    D. Christensen to an up to 6.4
    E Something else
    F Save

    Adrian
    Jones Alonso Christensen Kenny
    Salah Son Sterling Lingard
    Kane Aguero

    Woodman Loftus Gomez Quarner 1FT 0.8 ITB

    Sorry so many options, really cant focus where to start!

    1. THFC4LIFE
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      F

      1. Joggers Nipple
        • 15 Years
        6 years, 9 months ago

        thanks

    2. HurriKane
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      I like Christensen --> VVD

      or lingard --> arnie. arnie next 2 home matches(BOU CPL) much better than lingard who has burnley and spurs

  8. Hotdogs
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    6 years, 9 months ago

    Morata's had his last chance in my squad, held on for way too long but I'm finally going to bite the bullet and get him out. What would you do out of these 4 options?

    A) Morata > Aguero, possibly Son > Arnie next week
    B) Morata > Aguero, Son > Arnie for a hit
    C) Morata > Firmino, RLC > Arnie for a hit
    D) Morata > Firmino, allows me to do RLC > Arnie next week

    DDG
    Alonso Otamendi Kenny Ogbonna
    Salah Sterling Son Lingard
    Kane Morata

    Subs: Elliot RLC Quaner Dunk

    1. THFC4LIFE
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      C looks good. Wish I went for Firmino instead of Kun he doesn’t look right

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

        Just curious, what are your concerns with Kun? I'm a bit worried about not owning him to be honest

        He's playing at home vs Newcastle and WBA, should be a popular captain for the next 2 weeks

        1. Christina.
          • 14 Years
          6 years, 9 months ago

          Most own Sterling & Kane so they can be (c) as well. Even Mahrez or Salah are options.

    2. Joggers Nipple
      • 15 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      a

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

    Need to get rid of Christensen and need to get Alonso.

    De Gea -> Adrian
    Christensen -> Alonso

    Yes or No

    Thanks

    1. Joggers Nipple
      • 15 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      yes

    2. HurriKane
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      not sure owning adrian as your only gk is a good idea. westham cant keep a cs at the moment even if they tight at the back.

      id keep ddg and find another way to upgrade christensen to alonso

  10. Miguel Sanchez
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 9 months ago

    A) Groß (CHE)
    B) Depoitre(stk)
    C) Sane (NEW) -4
    D) Mahrez (WAT) -4

    Thanks for inputs all

    1. HurriKane
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      D

    2. Hazz
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      D but it depends who you're losing.

  11. Kuneshwar
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 9 months ago

    Gtg?

    Adrian
    Alonso/Jones/Kenny
    Salah/sterling /arnie/lingard
    Aguero /Firmino /kane

    Joel/ogbonna /cork /Rosenoir

    Nd who to captain? Kane? Aguero? Salah? Firmino?

    1. THFC4LIFE
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      Yep. Tough captain choice this week

  12. weaver93
    • 13 Years
    6 years, 9 months ago

    Is this worth a -8??

    RLC to Arnie.
    Kenny to Alonso
    Morata to Tosun?? or (8m striker)

    Adrian/Elliot
    Otamendi Christensen Duffy Kenny ,Rosenior
    Salah,Sterling,Son,Lingard.RLC
    Kane,Morata ,Depoitre

    Any other suggestions guys..

    thanks

    1. THFC4LIFE
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      No way

    2. Joggers Nipple
      • 15 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      no

    3. Hotdogs
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      Nope

      1. weaver93
        • 13 Years
        6 years, 9 months ago

        cheers for all replies fellas

    4. HurriKane
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      Id just do morata christensen to firmino alonso for -4

  13. Karan14
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 9 months ago

    Feel like I have missed the Firmino train. Selling Salah has also priced me out of getting Firmino.

    Need Tosun to become an option!

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

      Welbeck 😉

    2. Hazz
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      Just boarded it. Choo Choo!

  14. niloh1
    • 9 Years
    6 years, 9 months ago

    Who would you rather have to replace morata?

    A) aguero
    B) firmino

    1. Joggers Nipple
      • 15 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      A but im in the minority

    2. Captain Vantastic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      Firmino.

    3. Hotdogs
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      I'm debating this myself, Aguero for me all things equal but getting Firmino gives me a lot more cash to upgrade elsewhere.

      Really sitting on the fence at the moment

      1. niloh1
        • 9 Years
        6 years, 9 months ago

        Yeah I know what you mean. Dno what to do

    4. Mo Mané No Problems
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      Firmino

    5. HurriKane
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      Firmino

    6. 007 [RoboKlopp]
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      I have both, just try to use Kun before G Jesus is fit.

  15. Bavarian
    • 6 Years
    6 years, 9 months ago

    Is it insane to keep Morata one more week????

    1. WE GO FOR IT
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      His fixtures are too good to be insane to give him a chance.

    2. Mo Mané No Problems
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      He's had good fixtures for a while now. Firmino outscoring him for 1.5M less and has good fixtures too.

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

        if i have to do it it will be for -4 worth it? , i just made my substitution for this week Gross to Arnie...

    3. Legomané
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      I've dropped Hazard who is arguably a better pick- your decision should be even easier 🙂

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

      i'm keeping just as a differential now, but it seems like he's useless and i'm losing a lot because of him.

  16. Do I Not Like Orange
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    6 years, 9 months ago

    Is DCL > Wilson worth a FT this week if nothing else pressing? Not sure where I'd fit him into my XI this GW, but it's becoming a concern having 2 non-starters on my bench in DCL & Mbemba.

    1. WE GO FOR IT
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      Looks good. 3 goals and 1 assist in the last 4 games.

  17. HurriKane
    • 12 Years
    6 years, 9 months ago

    Morata to Firmino has given me 2m itb to upgrade someone like Lingard if he goes off the boil.

    Incase it happens which midfielder do you prefer ?

    A) Mahrez

    B) Son

    C) Pogba

    D) Silva/Sane

    (current mid Salah Sterling Arnie Lingard RLC)

    1. Legomané
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      D potentially, but I'd wait as late as possible

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

      A

  18. Afghanistanislas
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 9 months ago

    Which of these would you do this week:
    A) Christensen > Alonso
    B) Austin > Firmino

    Foster
    Jones Christensen Mee Ogbonna
    Salah Sterling Lingard Son Arnautovic
    Kane

    Elliot Zeegelaar DCL Austin

    1FT, 4.5ITB

    1. Legomané
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      B

    2. HurriKane
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      both for a hit

      1. Afghanistanislas
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 9 months ago

        I'm 0.4 off doing both, would probably do Son > Lanzini the GW after and get whoever I don't get this GW

  19. Legomané
    • Has Moderation Rights
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 9 months ago

    A. Eriksen > Sterling/Mané
    B. DCL > Wilson
    C. Both for (-4)
    D. Eriksen Duffy > Sterling Stones (-4)

    Pope
    Jones Christensen Kenny Ogbonna
    Salah Eriksen Son Arnautovic
    Kane Aguero

    (Elliot DCL Duffy RLC)

    1. HurriKane
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      B. for this week, and do A next gw for sterling

      1. Legomané
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 9 months ago

        I arrived at this GW thinking Sterling was Essential...after one match v Liverpool is it over?

    2. Over Midwicket
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      Are you considering ditching Pope? Burnley are terrible atm, I can only see 1-3 points per game for the foreseeable. Even for a hit, getting in Pickford/DDG could pay off immediately.

      1. Legomané
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 9 months ago

        Sort of considering him ou, but Utd is potentially a good fixture with Pogster and Linny smashing long range efforts from 40yards all match

  20. pgeelufc
    • 15 Years
    6 years, 9 months ago

    Just got to 208 in the overall rankings. Higher than i've ever been before.

    1. Lord Flashheart
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      well done

    2. Demel
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      And yet stll no grav.

    3. Old Man
      • 13 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      brilliant - well done indeed!

    4. Legomané
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      Sweet - jealous much :mrgreen:

    5. The Knights Template
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      great effort

  21. Demel
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    6 years, 9 months ago

    Which transfer would you do?

    Lukaku to..

    A) Aguero
    B) Firmino
    C) Keep Lukaku

    1. Phil's Stamps
      • 13 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      A for at least next week, but look to get B longer-term

    2. Legomané
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      A, fixtures too good to ignore... B is looking a worthy back out plan though...even I have to admit

  22. Emiliano Sala
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 9 months ago

    Vert and son to salah and moreno ?

    Full squad:
    Adrian
    Jones christensen stones
    Arna lanzini son longard
    Kane kun vardy
    Sperno Vertonghen wimmer king
    2 ft
    0.9 itb
    Also want VVD but can't have them all 🙁
    Wimmer plays HUD at home but there is no spot for him in starting 11 🙁

  23. Lord Flashheart
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    6 years, 9 months ago

    everyone has the same team now :

    2 GK (who cares)
    Otamendi, Jones, Alonso, [2 cheapies - masuaku, dunk, etc.]
    Salah, sterling, Arnautovich, Lingard, son
    Kane, Firmino, [cheap forward who cares]

    how do you break this pattern?
    Morata/hazard despite terrible form?
    is it wilson third striker? is it some lucky pickford/foster/pope points?

    its so hard to gain ground now...

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

      That's what tends to happen yeah

      1. Lord Flashheart
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        6 years, 9 months ago

        thou this is as template as i can ever remember. and it was so different up to a month ago

    2. Over Midwicket
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      I haven't seen a single person with that team.

      1. Lord Flashheart
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        6 years, 9 months ago

        did you see many people with 90% of that team?

    3. Old Man
      • 13 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      Nothing new ... templates come, templates go.

  24. TheTinman
    • 9 Years
    6 years, 9 months ago

    Hennessey
    Alonso Jones Cresswell
    Salah Son Pogba Arnie Zaha
    Kane Wilson

    Speroni Wimmer DCL Yedlin

    2FT 2.9m itb

    Zaha and DCL to Who?

    Thinking Firmino and Shaqiri

    But also interested in Sterling, Sane, Mahrez, Vardy

  25. Totalfootball
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 9 months ago

    Ox-lade chamberlein as an option ?

    1. balint84
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      good threat, good fixture, cheap, so why not?

    2. Over Midwicket
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      He's in the Coutinho role, on set pieces, and very cheap. Great option.

    3. HurriKane
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      good option. but not sure id own him over arnie and lingard

    4. 007 [RoboKlopp]
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      Just buy him and hope triple Pool can work out.

  26. balint84
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 9 months ago

    anybody knows anything about Tammy's comeback?

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

      Swansea don't score

  27. Winston.
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    6 years, 9 months ago

    Lanzini (BOU, CRY, bha, WAT) or Lingard (bur, tot, HUD, new)? Thanks.

    1. ⚽️ Dingo ⚽️
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      Lamborghini

    2. Over Midwicket
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      Lanzini by a smidge. Both fantastic options, though.

    3. HurriKane
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      Lingard.. Arnie better option than both though

      1. jia you
        • 8 Years
        6 years, 9 months ago

        Looks that way atm but I feel Arnie will blow up sooner or later and get himself sent off. He's also fairly injury prone. Moyes seems to have him channeling his energy in the right way though tbf and that free role suits him!

        1. Winston.
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 11 Years
          6 years, 9 months ago

          thanks all

  28. niloh1
    • 9 Years
    6 years, 9 months ago

    Would you rather have:

    A) Christensen, Duffy, aguero

    Or

    B) alonso, bdavies (5.6m defender), firmino

    1. HurriKane
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      B with vvd over bavies for security of starts

      1. HurriKane
        • 12 Years
        6 years, 9 months ago

        bavies good option if rose injury is serious

  29. My heart goes Salalalalah
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 9 months ago

    GW24 can be a good one right?

    Courteous
    Alonso Ota Kenny Jones
    Salah Sterling Arnie Lingard
    Kane Aguero

    Elliott Ogbonna Quaner Gross

    1. HurriKane
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      should do well

  30. The Blackadder
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    6 years, 9 months ago

    If you had to lose one of these for Salah, who would it be...
    A. Sterling
    B. Mahrez
    C. Son

    1. HurriKane
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      C due to fitures