Scout Notes

Scout Notes – Chelsea Win Comes At A Cost

It takes 210 minutes and penalties for Chelsea to finally beat Norwich in the FA Cup third round, while Swansea City also progress, but Bournemouth crash out.

Chelsea’s win over the Canaries came with some major collateral damage for both coach Antonio Conte and any number of his Fantasy Premier League (FPL) counterparts.

The Blues were seconds away from a 1-0 win, courtesy of Michy Batshuayi’s goal from a low Kenedy cross, when the Championship side equalised.

Thirty unwanted minutes of extra time duly followed, during which Pedro and Alvaro Morata were sent off, their bookable offences both including dives in the penalty area. Willian also saw yellow for the same sin.

The nine men still left on the pitch then took the tie to penalties and a 5-3 spot-kick win resulted.

That, however, was as good as it got for the home side.

The two Spaniards will now miss Saturday lunchtime’s trip to Brighton, which has prompted a further collapse in Morata’s ownership.

The striker has scored just once in eight Gameweeks, with more than a million managers moving him on as a result.

He remains the most sold player going into the weekend, with a further 133,000+ getting rid as his ownership heads towards the 800,000 mark – from a season-high of more than two million.

Goals have been a major issue for Conte’s side recently. They’d suffered three straight 0-0 stalemates in all competitions prior to last night’s result, which itself was the Blues’ fifth consecutive drawn match.

Losing Morata, however out of form he might be, isn’t exactly helpful then, particularly as his understudy, Batshuayi, had a poor match despite his goal.

Conte may well now deploy Eden Hazard, who came on in extra time last night, up front at Brighton.

That’s potentially good news for the 7.1% of managers who have stuck by the Belgian through an eight-Gameweek run in which he’s produced just one goal and a single assist.

But the midfielder has struggled for a goal threat in the false nine role, and with Pedro unavailable, Conte will have to re-think his attacking strategy anyway.

When not using Morata, the Italian has gone for a front three of Hazard, Pedro and Willian – a combination he won’t be able to use at the Amex Stadium.

As if all that wasn’t enough for the coach to consider, last night’s victory does nothing to ease his side’s fixture congestion.

Chelsea remain in four competitions.

They’ll complete their EFL Cup semi-final with Arsenal next Wednesday, follow that up with an FA Cup fourth round tie at home to Newcastle on the Sunday and then entertain Bournemouth in Gameweek 25 just three days later.

Should they progress in both cup competitions, they’ll have an FA Cup fifth round tie on the weekend of February 17, a Champions League Round of 16 match against Barcelona on the Tuesday after that and then the EFL Cup final on the following Sunday.

On current form, all of that might be a moot point, but Chelsea’s squad is starting to look decidedly thin anyway, particularly in the attacking areas.

Rotation is, as ever, inevitable.

An FA Cup win against Newcastle would mean a fifth round tie between league matches at home to West Brom and a huge clash at Old Trafford against Man United.

Conte certainly rang the changes last night, retaining only two players – Cesar Azpilicueta and Tiemoue Bakayoko – from the team that drew 0-0 with Leicester City at the weekend.

That was good news for the 26.0% who own Marcos Alonso as the Spaniard was rested from the squad.

But despite a fine short-term schedule (bha BOU wat WBA), all is not well at Chelsea and – Alonso aside – investment in their prime assets looks increasingly vexed.

Swansea strikers step up

Goals from Jordan Ayew and Wilfried Bony took Swansea City into the fourth round at the expense of Championship high-fliers Wolves.

Bony’s winner, from a Tom Carroll cross, was only the Ivorian’s third goal of an injury-hit season – he’s not scored in the league since Gameweek 16.

But the opener from Ayew, a superb individual effort, confirmed the Ghanaian international’s fine current form – he’s also found the net three times in the last five Gameweeks, only four of which were starts.

His ownership has been quietly rising since Gameweek 20 as a result, and he’s now in 7.2% of FPL squads as a productive budget (5.1) third forward.

More than 91,000 managers have jumped on board going into Gameweek 24, although the Swans’ immediate schedule involves a visit from Liverpool and a trip to Arsenal.

After that, however, things pick up (lei BUR bha WHU hud SOT) and Ayew looks well-placed to take advantage.

He was one of only three players – Alfie Mawson and Carroll were the others – to retain their places from the side that drew with Newcastle last weekend as coach Carlos Carvalhal made it abundantly clear that Premier League safety takes priority.

But they won nonetheless and now face a tie away at League Two outfit Notts County that suggests advancement to the fifth round is well within their grasp.

If that’s the case, they’ll have matches at home to Burnley and away at Brighton either side of that tie.

Chastened Cherries

There was one Premier League casualty last night as Bournemouth bowed out 3-0 away at Wigan.

Cherries boss Eddie Howe made eight changes to the side that started the 2-1 win over Arsenal on Sunday, and it showed.

The defeat sets up a classic ‘concentrate on the league’ scenario for Bournemouth, which is just as well for a team a mere four points above the relegation zone.

From a Fantasy perspective, the good news was that in-form striker Callum Wilson (5.8) had the night off.

He’s scored three times in four Gameweeks and is picking up new owners as a result.

More than 73,000 FPL managers have bought him this week, making him the seventh most popular pick of Gameweek 24, as the Cherries embark on a strong schedule (whu che STK hud NEW lei).

On another note, Bournemouth could now be guaranteed their fixture for Gameweek 31 when the FA Cup Quarter-Finals take place.

Howe’s men face West Brom in that set of fixtures and, unless the Baggies overcome Liverpool in their fourth round tie, that match will join Stoke vs Everton as a “lock-in” for Gameweek 31.

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  1. FPL ZB
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    • 7 Years
    6 years, 2 months ago

    Is it worth doing Fabianski to Pickford today, just because I'm a bit bored?

    1. SADIO SANÉ
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      as good a reason as any

    2. Hotdogs for Tea
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      Only for a hit

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

      Go for it and watch the double pointers roll in

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

      Good move for rest of the season

  2. konrad.sygula95
    • 6 Years
    6 years, 2 months ago

    What do you think of GroB to Gundogan for -4 yes/no ? and why ?

    1. SADIO SANÉ
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      no because D.Silva

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

      minutes play for Gundogan says no. Albrighton should be better for that price

    3. FlockofSeagulls
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      Hold. Gross has good fixtures coming up.

  3. FPL Touches
    • 12 Years
    6 years, 2 months ago

    Chamberlain, Salah, Firmino...

    Overkill?

    1. SADIO SANÉ
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      possibly not, two nice fixtures

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

      i think so

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

      Not if they keep scoring 4 goals a game, which they will

    4. The real slim shady
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      Gotta catch em all. I did it.

    5. Your Mum Zohore
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      Any worry about a possible ban for Firmino? What's the update on the Holgate incident?

      1. Futile Tinkering
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 2 months ago

        Hopefully his ban will be announced too late for his owners to act.

        1. Pep Pig
          • 7 Years
          6 years, 2 months ago

          That's not very nice

        2. George Sillett
          • 8 Years
          6 years, 2 months ago

          The mighty Crouch on the bench should cover him admirably

        3. Your Mum Zohore
          • 10 Years
          6 years, 2 months ago

          Savage! Thinking of bringing him in this week, he's got a great record against Swansea, and LIV are banging in the goals..

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

    Gents: 3.3m banked and 1FT

    Adrian
    Otamendi - Alonso - Wimmer
    Sterling - Eriksen - Son - Arnie - Lingard
    Kane (c) - DCL

    Elliot - Abraham - Mee - Kabasele

    1. SuperMario
      • 14 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      A. Eriksen & Abraham --> Salah & Wilson )-4)
      B. Other

      Cant afford Firmino without squad surgery...

      1. RIDZ
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 2 months ago

        A

        1. SuperMario
          • 14 Years
          6 years, 2 months ago

          thanks for the feedback Ridz, leaning this way

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

      enough money for dcl to vardy ?

      1. SuperMario
        • 14 Years
        6 years, 2 months ago

        I actually have... Means no Pool though which is a HUGE risk??

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

          what about eriksen to mane the following week ?

          1. SuperMario
            • 14 Years
            6 years, 2 months ago

            I like it, but Salah looks far too good and is so consistent!

    3. JohnR84
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      DCL to Firmino

      1. JohnR84
        • 6 Years
        6 years, 2 months ago

        Oops, didn't see there's not enough funds.

        DCL to Wilson for this week. Salah in next week.

        1. SuperMario
          • 14 Years
          6 years, 2 months ago

          Yep was just responding this.. You not think its mad going with no Pool for SWA?
          Sounds v risky for a big drop Monday night...

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

      Eriksen > Salah only.

      1. SuperMario
        • 14 Years
        6 years, 2 months ago

        Means starting one of Abraham (injured) and DCL (dropped) ??

        1. Pep Pig
          • 7 Years
          6 years, 2 months ago

          100% bring in Salah (just stating the obvious) so A.

          Hopefully Niasse gets his move and can replace DCL?

  5. FPL ZB
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    • 7 Years
    6 years, 2 months ago

    I hate Richarlison, every time anyone mentions his name I feel a bit of shame. Lost 0.3 on him, and recieved no goals.

    1. Kiwivillan
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      You should join my fan club

    2. Hotdogs for Tea
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      You sold or own him for .3 less than you bought him for ?

      1. FPL ZB
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        • 7 Years
        6 years, 2 months ago

        own him for 6.3, bought for 6.6

    3. RIDZ
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      I feel you, but I am with Sane!

      1. Konstaapeli
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 2 months ago

        #metoo. Bought at 9.0. It's been fun ride.

        1. RIDZ
          • 7 Years
          6 years, 2 months ago

          But Sane brought me to Coutinho and really got good points with him

          1. Konstaapeli
            • 7 Years
            6 years, 2 months ago

            I still own him. Just for the lol's.

    4. Your Mum Zohore
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      Shipping him out this week

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

    Adrian
    Ogbonna, Alonso, VVD, Jones
    Kdb, salah, sterling, pogba, lingard
    Kane

    Ryan, Mbemba, Quaner, ayew

    Any thoughts here? .2Itb chasing 100 odd from ml

    1. SADIO SANÉ
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      I'd possibly play Ayew over Ogbonna but looks nice otherwise

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

        yep. very nice team by the way !!

        1. JackJack
          • 7 Years
          6 years, 2 months ago

          Cheers

    2. Kun Tozser
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      Chasing 100 depends on leaders picks, long as you have plenty diffs otherwise it’s tough to catch

      West Ham double defence is a concern, not for fixtures but for form. Seem to be trying to win rather than keeping it tight at the back now Moyes has steadied the ship

  7. Jebiga
    • 11 Years
    6 years, 2 months ago

    Captain Kane or Salah ?

    1. WE GO FOR IT
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      Kane.

    2. El-Kloppico
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      Toss of a coin.

    3. @FPL_liverbird (liverpoolfa…
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      Kane I think, Can see liverpool struggling a little at Swansea.
      Will check home goals conceded vs away goals scored for both which will be my decider I think

      1. @FPL_liverbird (liverpoolfa…
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 2 months ago

        Other thing to consider is Kane has a mother record to break with 100 goals or something and whenever he sets eyes on a target he usually doesn't disappoint

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

      i m going Kane

    5. kennethrhcp
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      salah

  8. sunzip14
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 2 months ago

    Gtg? 2ft, 0.6 itb

    DDG
    Alonso, Otamendi, Ogbonna
    Salah, Sterling, Son, Arnie, Richarlison
    Kane(C), Firmino

    Subs:Elliot, Mee, Quaner, Long

    Which transfer should I make? use both FT or save one?

    A) Richarlison>Lanzini/Lingard?
    B) Richarlison>Ox
    C)Richarlison+Quaner>Ox+Wilson
    D) others (please suggest)

    1. Planet Head
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      Rich>Lanz looks good. I have Lingard and love him but fear rotation and form drop.

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

      wanna try Richarlison to Ramsey? he is fit and good fixtures. Despite of Arsenal not in form, he always good when he starts

  9. Planet Head
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 2 months ago

    Ota->Danilo to free up funds for Morata->Aguero (-4) good idea? Team:

    Courtois (Speroni)
    Ota Jones Martina (Dunk Mee)
    Lingard Arnie Salah (c) Sterling (RLC!)
    Kane Bobby Morata!

    I can afford Morata to drop another .1 before he's back to what he cost me.

    1. kennethrhcp
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      I dunno about losing Ota tbh... Morata to Vardy?

  10. The UnderAcheivers
    • 11 Years
    6 years, 2 months ago

    Mahrez or Pogba? currently on mahrez

    1. El-Kloppico
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      M

    2. Planet Head
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      Mahrez

    3. RIDZ
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      that's like apples to oranges for me, Mahrez wins

    4. The UnderAcheivers
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      mahrez it is, cheers lads

    5. Sune
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      Pogba

  11. Bad Butcher
    • 9 Years
    6 years, 2 months ago

    A) KDB for C, Richa -> Ox/Shakiri
    B) Depoitre KDB Haz -> Kun Ox Shakiri for -4 and Kun C

    De Gea
    Ota Alonso Christensen
    Salah Hazard Ster KDB Richa
    Firm Depoitre

    1. FantasyDumbo
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      I say stick with Hazard for another GW. No Morata means he might have more space in front of goal.

  12. Efan Ekoku Pops
    • 12 Years
    6 years, 2 months ago

    Pope / Elliot
    Azpi / Otamendi / Jones / Kabasele / Ogbonna
    Salah / Son / Sterling / Arnautovic / Carroll
    Kane / Firmino / DCL
    1 FT, 1.0 ITB

    Fairly happy with my team this week. Thinking of a very sideways Azpi > Alonso. Is it worth it?

  13. Bushiosboys
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 2 months ago

    I'm on WC, had to get Aguero in as fixtures scare me without.

    Am I being too risky with Shaw and Robertson? I actually quite fancy them to keep their places....I probably 'should' downgrade Alonso to make the rest of the defence stronger? I just think Alonso is a real goal threat so really want to keep him? Thoughts would be much appreciated!

    Foster (Elliot)

    Alonso / Shaw / Robertson (K Long / M Kelly)

    Lingard / Arnautovic / Son / Salah (McArthur)

    Aguero / Kane / Firmino

    1. arndff_
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      I'd downgrade Firmino and boost up the defence.

      1. Kiwivillan
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        6 years, 2 months ago

        Firmino 36pts last 3 away he's played decent minutes Firmino? I'd get rid of blanking Aguero

        1. arndff_
          • 12 Years
          6 years, 2 months ago

          He said that he wants Aguero at all cost. 🙂

          1. Kiwivillan
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 9 Years
            6 years, 2 months ago

            Scary fixtures. Shitty form

            1. arndff_
              • 12 Years
              6 years, 2 months ago

              I had 2 choices:
              a) DCL > Firmino for free
              b) Long, Haz, DCL > Alonso, Ibe, Aguero for -8pts

              Chose the first one. Hope I made a right decision. Thoughts?

              1. Kiwivillan
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                • 9 Years
                6 years, 2 months ago

                Prefer A this week

                1. arndff_
                  • 12 Years
                  6 years, 2 months ago

                  Same thinking. B) could backfire as hell.

                  Thanks!

    2. Planet Head
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      Can't see Shaw keeping place now Young's back

    3. Kiwivillan
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      80% Young comes back LB Shaw benched I reckon

    4. Pras (FPL)
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      Robertson is once, but Shaw is unlikely to given Young bac from suspension

      Why dont you get a Burnley defender for Shaw and upgrade Kelly to Kenny

      1. Bushiosboys
        • 8 Years
        6 years, 2 months ago

        Hmmm yeah i get ya like. I already have K Long of Burnley who should come back now free from injury.

        I may do Shaw > Lascelles and Kelly > Kenny.

        Would give me:
        Alonso Robertson Kenny for this week with Long and Lascelles on bench?

    5. Kiwivillan
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      Defence is a complete joke. Potentially Alonso and rotation risks and dropped players

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

      sorry, you're too old school for using 343. Every one focus on mid/def and leaving forward with Kane-Aguero or Kane-Firmino or Kane alone. Come on dude, you can do it better.

      Firmino out and buy duo Manchester defender for season keeper

      1. Kiwivillan
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        6 years, 2 months ago

        Firmino 36pts last 3 away not last one only 18mins

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

      Shaw for Gomez... Liverpool have favorable fixtures.

      1. Bushiosboys
        • 8 Years
        6 years, 2 months ago

        Already have Robertson... Don't like doubling on any team defence wise...

  14. IAWC ( It's a Wonderfu…
    • 6 Years
    6 years, 2 months ago

    When is liverpool and Leicester press conference

  15. FlockofSeagulls
    • 6 Years
    6 years, 2 months ago

    I find it interesting that if United were in the form Chelsea's in, and had players diving around like that, there would be a massive uproar and scenes made everywhere, but it's Chelsea and hardly a murmur.

    As a neutral I'm curious to know is this because United are more disliked generally?

    1. El-Kloppico
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      The one with more success always have more haters.

      That being said, Chelsea have been punished by the ref, rightfully. While some still get ref preferences and escape any punishment.

      1. FlockofSeagulls
        • 6 Years
        6 years, 2 months ago

        Fair point.

        I just remember the uproar when Young took those few terrible dives. It was like the general population wanted a public hanging, lol.

        I guess a bird shitted in his mouth so he was punished by the universe anyway, but still seems overblown now considering what we've already seen this season, and not just from Chelsea.

    2. FPL ZB
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      • 7 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      Chelsea are still third, and in all three cups. If this continues then there will be uproar though

      (also they aren't losing many games, which makes it harder to criticise)

      1. FlockofSeagulls
        • 6 Years
        6 years, 2 months ago

        Valid argument, but they're nowhere near the Chelsea we're use to seeing.

        I use to love watching them play but struggle to get through a match now.

        I think issues from the top are trickling down throughout the camp also.

        Also doesn't help that they have a former bit part player leading the line atm. Don't get me wrong, I think Morata is a great talent with great potential, but I think given his experience, being the main man up top for a champion team is a big ask at this stage of his career.

        I think now in hindsight they needed an established proven centre forward rather than gambling on a relative unknown given the importance of that position and the season they had previously.

  16. Jive Turkey
    • 11 Years
    6 years, 2 months ago

    Have Ota & Sterling and Robertson & Salah.

    Morata & Hazard out to,

    A) Kun (c) & Albrighton (triple City)
    B) Firmino & Mahrez (triple Pool)

    Bothe leave me with enough itb to upgrade Duffy to Alonso next gw.

    1. Kiwivillan
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      B form and fixtures

    2. El-Kloppico
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      Keep an eye on the possible BGW28 before choosing.

    3. RIDZ
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      B B B B B

    4. Jive Turkey
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      Thanks all

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

    My ft this week boils diwb to three options. Not too keen on option number three but will include it anyway.

    1ft
    a) Son > KDB
    b) Mee > Alonso
    c) Depoitre Son > Aguero 4.5???
    d) Hold

    DDG
    Jones Kenny Ota
    Son Sterling Salah Arnie
    Kane Firmino

    Elliot Ogbanna Lingard Mee

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

      Depoitre to start upfront..

    2. MTPockets
        6 years, 2 months ago

        b

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

          Seems to be what the majority are saying. Thanks

    3. kennethrhcp
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      A: play Daniels (whu) *bench Morata
      B: Vardy in for Morata -4 *bench Daniels
      C: Firmino in for Morata -4 *bench Daniels

    4. FPL ZB
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      • 7 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      Without Firmino I'm tempted to captain Salah just to avoid the sofa on Monday, but it's very hard to overlook Kane's scoring record against Southampton

      1. kennethrhcp
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        6 years, 2 months ago

        I've been terrible at captain picks for weeks but my order this week is Aguero, Salah & Kane... so might be best go Kane 🙂

    5. McSauce
      • 14 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      Ok Tricky one;

      Alli out ---> Mane or Sterling IN ??

      I have Salah and Aguero.

      1. kennethrhcp
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        6 years, 2 months ago

        if not sure why not keep Alli another week? Just as likely to get points?

        Mane if pushed

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

        Alli 2 goals 15pts last season same fixture

    6. Tone E
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      WHats the top 10k doing with captain choices? Kane or Salah

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

        Kun 🙂

        1. Tone E
          • 6 Years
          6 years, 2 months ago

          I don’t see the fascination with Aguero. I know good fixtures but form? Good luck though

          1. Kiwivillan
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 9 Years
            6 years, 2 months ago

            Form terrible. Glad I looked before selling Son or Ota to afford

      2. FPL ZB
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 2 months ago

        Kane for me

        1. Tone E
          • 6 Years
          6 years, 2 months ago

          On Kane now, safest option I suppose

          1. El-Kloppico
            • 8 Years
            6 years, 2 months ago

            How is he safer than Salah?
            Salah has been more consistent and we know how Kane has been leaving us down so frequently this season.

            1. El-Kloppico
              • 8 Years
              6 years, 2 months ago

              That being said, I am nowhere near 10k.
              So ignore.

            2. Tone E
              • 6 Years
              6 years, 2 months ago

              When it comes to records, Kane usually doesn’t disappoint hence my reasoning

            3. SAY MY NAME
              • 6 Years
              6 years, 2 months ago

              i might be wrong but i think Kane has more weekly high scores than any other player, although Salah has been more consistent with generally good scores

      3. MTPockets
          6 years, 2 months ago

          Nowhere near top 10k, but Salah.

      4. The Charlotte Hornet
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        6 years, 2 months ago

        Any thoughts on who to bench?

        Otamendi -NEW (H)
        Jones - BUR (A)
        Alonso - CHE (A)
        Robertson - SWA (A)

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

          All four decent starters. Any mids that could make way? I would bench lingard over any of the above this week

        2. El-Kloppico
          • 8 Years
          6 years, 2 months ago

          none

        3. MTPockets
            6 years, 2 months ago

            Jones

          • Sune
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 8 Years
            6 years, 2 months ago

            Alonso because playing himself.

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

          DCL > Wilson for a hit or stick with this lot for this gw?

          ddg
          alonso christensen otamendi masuaku
          salah alli sterling arnie lingard
          kane

          joel dcl quaner mariappa

          1. Kiwivillan
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 9 Years
            6 years, 2 months ago

            Wilson will score and you have double Wham defence

            1. SpaceCadet
              • 10 Years
              6 years, 2 months ago

              Double wham defence?

              1. Kiwivillan
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                • 9 Years
                6 years, 2 months ago

                Whoops read Ota as Ogbonna. For free yes hit no

                1. SpaceCadet
                  • 10 Years
                  6 years, 2 months ago

                  Cheers

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

            Might as well gamble on Wham CS no hit I suppose

        5. JaydenLFC87
          • 10 Years
          6 years, 2 months ago

          Is Wilson the best budget forward to have this weekend?

          Other options our there are Murray and Mounie for what I can see

          1. Kiwivillan
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 9 Years
            6 years, 2 months ago

            Who knows if Mounie or Depoitre starts. Mounie was crap last 2 times and dropped

            1. JaydenLFC87
              • 10 Years
              6 years, 2 months ago

              So Wilson is then

              1. Kiwivillan
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                • 9 Years
                6 years, 2 months ago

                Obviously. Didn't you read article on here 2nd best forward stats behind Kane last 4

        6. FPL ZB
          • Has Moderation Rights
          • 7 Years
          6 years, 2 months ago

          Still 3 people who didn't have a team in GW1 who are ahead of me!

        7. Harmonica1967
          • 6 Years
          6 years, 2 months ago

          Is a back three of Ota-Christensen-Jones solid enough for at least the next month? Have Francis and Dunk as backups but I could burn a FT this week and do Francis to Ogbonna, and then have 1.2 ITB for upgrading the midfield.

        8. Ask Yourself
          • 7 Years
          6 years, 2 months ago

          Play kenny (WBA) or Masuaku (BOU)?

          1. Kiwivillan
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 9 Years
            6 years, 2 months ago

            Kenny. Bournemouth are scoring for fun

            1. Ask Yourself
              • 7 Years
              6 years, 2 months ago

              Nice one man cheers

          2. Sune
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 8 Years
            6 years, 2 months ago

            Kenny.

        9. @FPL_liverbird (liverpoolfa…
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 7 Years
          6 years, 2 months ago

          The captain choice Salah vs Kane team goals scored vs conceded:
          Both Southampton and Swansea have conceded 8 goals at home in their last 4 home games.

          Tottehnam scored 7 away in last 4 away
          Liverpool scored 14 away in last 4 away

          1. JaydenLFC87
            • 10 Years
            6 years, 2 months ago

            Firmino could be a shout for a differential captain

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

            look at H2H, Kane made hattrick against Southampton and Salah only made 2 assists with no goal against Swansea even though they won 5-0.

            1. El-Kloppico
              • 8 Years
              6 years, 2 months ago

              one match cannot decide it tbh.
              The actual form is more important to determine who to go with.

              1. RIDZ
                • 7 Years
                6 years, 2 months ago

                Sometimes you need more aspects to analyze rather than only focusing on form. Moreover, both are in form. You probably choose Salah over Kane because you love Liverpool, but I am neutral, I think Spurs have bigger chance to win the game.

          3. MTPockets
              6 years, 2 months ago

              In FPL fwd vs mid terms I just think Salah points more likely (eg. Kane 2G = Salah G/A).

          4. Sz21
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 12 Years
            6 years, 2 months ago

            Which would u go with?
            1. Christensen > Alonso. Richarlison> Ibe. Eriksen> Mahrez. (0.6m)
            2. Christensen > Alonso. Eriksen> Pogba. DCL> McBurnie. (0.5m)

            Lloris.
            Christensen, Kenny, Otamendi.
            Sterling, Salah, Richarlison, Arnautovic, Eriksen.
            Kane, Firmino.
            Speroni, Ogbonna, Mee, Calvert- Lewin.
            2ft, 0.3m.

            1. FPL ZB
              • Has Moderation Rights
              • 7 Years
              6 years, 2 months ago

              Wouldn't be taking a hit with that team

              1. Sz21
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                • 12 Years
                6 years, 2 months ago

                With Alonso in + keeping a premium mid then I think I must...

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

              A looks better but you shouldn't take any hit.

              1. Sz21
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                • 12 Years
                6 years, 2 months ago

                With Alonso in + keeping a premium mid then I think I must...

            3. eclipse
              • 12 Years
              6 years, 2 months ago

              No need to change the team.... but you have 2 FTs.

              Richarlison out, Eriksen out -> Hazard / KDB / Pogba in

          5. RIDZ
            • 7 Years
            6 years, 2 months ago

            Final decision goes to DCL to Wilson over Alli to Mahrez. Transfer issue is ruining my mind to get Mahrez. Moreover, DCL is gonna be a dead wood I'd guess.

            yay or nay?

            1. @FPL_liverbird (liverpoolfa…
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 7 Years
              6 years, 2 months ago

              Do you have Eriksen or Son as well as Kane or just Alli, Kane?
              Id be looking to do both if you have Kane and Son as well

              1. RIDZ
                • 7 Years
                6 years, 2 months ago

                I have Kane+Son+Alli but too afraid for taking a hit. Maybe save FT could be wiser

                1. @FPL_liverbird (liverpoolfa…
                  • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                  • 7 Years
                  6 years, 2 months ago

                  Oh you have 2ft?

                  Yeah DCL > Wilson then save the other to potentially dispose Alli, Son next week with upcoming fixtures, Mahrez Pogba,Mane, Sane potential swap

                  1. RIDZ
                    • 7 Years
                    6 years, 2 months ago

                    no I only have 1. I wouldn't get confuse if I had 2, just do both of them.