Scout Notes

Scout Notes – Hazard Hits Back

Eden Hazard bursts back into life just as Fantasy managers’ lose faith, while a Chelsea centre-back misses out on clean sheet points by only three minutes for a second Gamewweek running.

More than 100,000 Fantasy Premier League (FPL) managers – close to a quarter of his total ownership – sold Hazard before today’s trip to Brighton.

Not that this was a one-off exodus, with the Belgian losing over half a million managers since Gameweek 19 on the back of an eight-match run in which he’d managed just one goal and an assist.

Almost inevitably, he bit back with a 16-point display involving two goals and maximum bonus as the Blues were left slightly flattered by their 4-0 win at the Amex Stadium.

However well Brighton played for scant reward, there was no disputing the masterclass put on by Hazard.

He thrived in a 3-4-2-1 system forced on coach Antonio Conte by suspensions for Alvaro Morata and Pedro and a hamstring issue that continues to keep Cesc Fabregas on the sidelines.

Hazard and Willian supported lone striker Michy Batshuayi, and it was the midfielders who provided much of the attacking threat.

The Brazilian matched the forward’s four attempts on goal (Hazard had three), while Willian (8) and Hazard (7) both had more penalty area touches than Batshuayi’s four.

Conte has been doing a convincing impression recently of a manager unsure as to his best side and how to set them up.

It looks like he might have stumbled on both the formation and most of the personnel today, with Morata likely to replace Batshuayi, but with Hazard and Willian retained as his attacking partners, particularly as the latter scored one goal and set up another at Brighton.

That could finally usher in the Brazilian as a consistent starter this season, making the 6.7-priced midfielder a real option with Chelsea’s schedule (BOU wat WBA) still attractive until a Manchester double header of both United and City across Gameweeks 28 and 29.

Willian has recorded three double-digit returns in the last eight Gameweeks, having started only five matches in that spell.

He is owned by 7.6% at present, which is a mark of how far Hazard’s star has fallen as the Belgian’s ownership is now down to 6.4%. Their contrasting price tags – with Hazard at 10.6 – has been the major factor. Sure enough, it is Willian who is currently the most bought asset following today’s action, picking up over 10,000 new owners while Hazard has tempted just a third of that so far.

Mixed fortunes at the back

Chelsea have now kept six clean sheets in seven matches as their popular defenders Marcos Alonso (26.3%) and Cesar Azpilicueta (23.0%) continue to set the pace in the overall standings.

But it hasn’t been so sweet for all.

Spare a thought for the 4.2% who overlooked Alonso in favour of the more budget-friendly Andreas Christensen (5.6).

The young Dane was taken off after 57 minutes with a head injury at this afternoon – the second week running he’s missed out on clean sheet points by just three minutes. During Chelsea’s superb recent run of shut-outs, Christensen has profited from just one of them.

Mercifully, the injury was dismissed by Antonio Conte post-match, who indicated that Christensen would return for the midweek Carabao Cup semi-final with Arsenal on Wednesday…

“Andreas had a contusion. We made a substitution, but the player didn’t want to come off. At the same time, when you have the possibility to have on the bench players like David Luiz, it was simple for me. The referee tried to force this substitution. It was a simple contusion. The player is okay. From tomorrow’s training session, he’s ready.”

Nonetheless, Christensen is already the most sold defender, with over 6000 of his owners reacting to their misfortune by trading him out, regardless of those kind fixtures to come.

There was also a bitter blow for the 13.3% of managers with Thibaut Courtois in goal.

The club confirmed that a minor ankle issue, sustained in training, was to blame for the Belgian’s non-appearance today, which meant a first league start for Willy Caballero.

The Argentine looked shaky at times but pulled off one fine point-blank save from a Tomer Hemed header to earn his corn.

Victor Moses was another to enjoy his day out on the south coast, the wing-back adding a goal, an assist and two bonus points to his clean sheet for a season-high 17 points.

However, such is the pull of Alonso in Chelsea’s backline – the Spaniard has 60 points more than Moses – that the Nigerian’s insignificant 69,280 ownership is unlikely to increase by anything more than a nominal amount.

Dark clouds over Brighton

The consensus was that Brighton performed admirably against Chelsea.

But they lost 4-0 anyway.

Chris Hughton’s side have now kept just one clean sheet in five matches, conceding nine goals along the way.

And their attacking form is desperate – the Seagulls have scored only four goals in 12 matches, with half of those coming in the 2-2 draw with Bournemouth in Gameweek 22.

Brighton have broken their transfer record to sign striker Jürgen Locadia from PSV Eindhoven to try and stop the rot, although he is currently recovering from a hamstring problem and played no part today.

But the major casualty of the goal drought has been Pascal Gross.

The midfielder’s ownership peaked at over 1,176,000 in Gameweek 14. It’s now down to 872,000, with more than 112,000 getting rid for Gameweek 24 as the midfielder’s barren spell stretched to one goal and no assists from his last 12 starts.

Brighton’s short-term fixtures (sot WHU stk SWA) are sound enough for Gross to recover, although his, and the side’s, form suggests otherwise.

At the back, Hughton’s move to a three-man defence brought Connor Goldson (3.9) into the line-up.

Such a bargain basement price creates a situation that needs monitoring.

But given Brighton’s early capitulation – they were 2-0 down after six minutes today – it will likely be an experiment abandoned almost as soon as it began.

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  1. diesel001
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 2 months ago

    Mkhi and Sanchez swapping clubs:

    http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/42762918

    1. FPL Virgin
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      Tempted by Mkhitaryan, Diesel?

      1. diesel001
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 2 months ago

        Nope. Has no steel in an Arsenal side that needs it. Pogba, Mahrez, Sterling, Son all better options at a similar price

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

      Arsenal being conned into taking that clown

    3. internal error
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      Utd did very well out of this deal.

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

        Unbelievably well

        1. Sign a top class player on the cheap
        2. Stop main rivals getting him
        3. Get a dud off the books
        4. Add that dud to another rivals books

        Win-win-win-win

        1. internal error
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 11 Years
          6 years, 2 months ago

          Yeah although Mkhitaryan might do better at Arsenal than he did at utd

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

            I genuinely hope it does. Was very disappointed the Mkhitaryan of Klopp's final season showed up at United instead of the one who smashed the Bundesliga in his last year there.

        2. the axolotl
          • 12 Years
          6 years, 2 months ago

          yeah looks that way, for now anyway. that said, mkhi could come good yet. mourinho's style probably didn't suit him

      2. Syd.
        • 14 Years
        6 years, 2 months ago

        Alexis did even better - £400k per week and £20 million signing on fee

  2. FPL Virgin
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 2 months ago

    Patience pays off with Eden 😎

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

      My Hazard money paid for Kun (c)

    2. Count of Monte Hristo
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      You lose ground in the long run waiting for GW’s like this from him.

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

      Well done. First of his double figure hauls I've missed out on, but had to get Salah back in the fold...

  3. internal error
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    6 years, 2 months ago

    Mkhitaryan could do well for Wenger if he prioritises the Europa league

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

    (K)un

  5. denial
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    6 years, 2 months ago

    Masterful trolling from Haz.

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

    Think Lingard will drop in price before Liverpool plays on Monday? I want to be able to assess Chamberlain again before considering bringing him in as a differential

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

      Probably not

  7. Count of Monte Hristo
    • 10 Years
    6 years, 2 months ago

    2FT + 0.0 ITB.

    What transfer(s) do you recommend? Lingard > Arnautovic and downgrade elsewhere to afford it?

    DDG 4.0

    Jones Otamendi Alonso Mbemba 3.9

    Sterling Salah Son Lingard Milivojevic

    Agüero Kane Quaner

  8. andy85wsm
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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    • 13 Years
    6 years, 2 months ago

    Mkhitaryan only £7.6m - already got my eye on him for FPL when the transfer has been completed

    1. FPL Blow-In
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      Yeah he will suit Arsenal’s style of play a lot more

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

        Absolutely. A very talented footballer ruined by a manager who feared losing and flair. Wenger should get the best from him even if Arsenal are poor right now.

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

          Is flair being unable to beat the first defender on the dribble or pass a ball accurately?

          He was, at best, very average for United. Numerous games he was dreadful. I hope it goes better for him at Arsenal though, this may be a solid kick up the backside he needs.

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

            He's inconsistent, maybe a bit lazy. Not lacking skills as seen at Shaktar and Dortmund.

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

              Certainly not lacking skill, but what is kinda forgotten is at Dortmund he fluctuated from incredible to terrible.

              Don't get me wrong, I actually really hope this is a boot up the arse for him and he gets working hard to make the most of his remaining years. Had some great times watching him at Dortmund and really hoped he'd replicate something similar at United.

    2. Differentiator
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      Might take a while to get confidence back after Mou has shot him to pieces

      1. andy85wsm
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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        • 13 Years
        6 years, 2 months ago

        True. Could be a bargain though if he hits any kind of form. Definitely want to see a few games first though of course

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

      Only?

      1. andy85wsm
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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        • 13 Years
        6 years, 2 months ago

        It's not that expensive right? Was essential for the first few games at 8m 😉

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

      Glad you specified ‘for FPL’

      Thought he was going to be your real-life man servant before that

    5. Lecky Legs FC
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      Me too will be swapping Son for him will relish Wenger's style of play never suited Mourinho's

  9. The HurriKane
    • 10 Years
    6 years, 2 months ago

    Ota and Lingard ----> Maguire and Mahrez (have Albrighton too) for -4

    Yes or No??

    1. The Orienteer - find me in …
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      I would.

      1. The HurriKane
        • 10 Years
        6 years, 2 months ago

        Ok, nice. I think I will. Thanks mate!

  10. Differentiator
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 2 months ago

    For those who didn't understand. WC now if you need to because....

    During a normal gameweek a hit costs 4 pts

    During a DGW, moving from a SGW -> DGW player, in theory, costs 2 pts

    Same logic as to why you'd nearly always take the hit if you can only field 10 men

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

      WC now if I need to? Common sense isn't it?

    2. GreennRed
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      Too early. Could WC week before a DGW then BB 15 for DGW.

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

        Makes no sense. Taking hits for a DGW is 50% off. If you're smart you can take hits on 5 players for just 10 pts so that's 6 players inc FT for 10 pts

        1. TorresMagic™
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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          • 14 Years
          6 years, 2 months ago

          You'll still score 20 less points than WCers with the same 11 plus captain.

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

            True, but against the average, who won't have the same XI

            1. TorresMagic™
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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              • 14 Years
              6 years, 2 months ago

              DGWs and blanks have templates too.

          2. minges
            • 12 Years
            6 years, 2 months ago

            This

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

          Makes no sense. The appeal of DGWs is that players have two games - by taking hits to get a bunch of them, you reduce the advantage of the points from the extra game.

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

        I agree...WC week before a DGW then BB 15 for DGW.

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

      Tosun

    4. Kai
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      Totally makes no sense. WC then BB and you have 20 pts more than someone who took the hits.

  11. Zlat-man
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 2 months ago

    how nailed is Chilwell?
    how nailed is Clark (newcastle defender) ??

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

      Chilwell is currently first choice, but will see some rotation with Fuchs if there's a lot of fixtures

      Clark is probably nailed on

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

      Simpson should be back for the next match and is nailed at the same price.

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

    Any early suggestions on this lot? 1FT, 0.1M ITB

    a) save
    b) something else

    DDG
    Christensen Ota Ogbonna
    Salah(c) Lingard Hazard(vc) Sterling Arnie
    Firmino Kane

    Elliot Dunk Quaner Long

    //Leaning towards a)

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

      Y play that ogbonna clown. Save for now

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

        Who should I play? Dunk instead of Ogbonna?

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

          Yup. I have mee so playing mee

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

    Ogbonna, Son >> Van Dijk, Mahrez (-4)

    Not possible another night due to Mahrez's inevitable price rise tonight. Alternatively I could get rid of Otamendi, but his next two are still okay.

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

      Yes or No?

      (Sorry, didn't mean to make the above a statement!)

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

      Sounds good to me.

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

        PS: Thanks for delivering today!!!

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

          Anything for Heisenberg.

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

            Cheers! 😆

  14. Captain Kakaroto (I blame R…
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 6 Years
    6 years, 2 months ago

    When the transfer window closed?

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

      The next transfer window does not open until Monday, January 1 and it will close at exactly 11pm on Wednesday, January 31.

      Google knows everything.

      1. Captain Kakaroto (I blame R…
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 6 Years
        6 years, 2 months ago

        Cheers.

  15. Lewis Mcshane
    • 6 Years
    6 years, 2 months ago

    Who scored for man city

    1. the axolotl
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      wow, so lazy

    2. andy85wsm
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 13 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      De Bruyne got 1 and Aguero the other 2

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

        No chance to change it, aight?

        1. andy85wsm
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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          • 13 Years
          6 years, 2 months ago

          aight

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

      You don't have to ask that here, you could Google it or check a website... Even the FPL website!

      Regardless, it was Aguero (x3).

    4. Cpt Crunch Scott talent
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      A hairdo?

    5. LǝgleSs e|even
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      Scholes, he's back

    6. Syd.
      • 14 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      Shaun Goater & Francis Lee

  16. Zilla
    • 6 Years
    6 years, 2 months ago

    Lingard owners; what are you doing now?

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

      Holding for now.

      1. Optimus.
        • 13 Years
        6 years, 2 months ago

        Rob Holding? I didn't know he swung that way

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

        Thing is I don't expect any points from him against Spurs and he isn't going to be nailed for the next 2 games cause of Sanchez. What do you think?

    2. andy85wsm
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 13 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      Watching The Lord of the Rings

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

        😆

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

        Was 100% sure there will be a comment like this after I post 😀

    3. the snazzy viking
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      suffering from a lack of productivity from today

    4. LǝgleSs e|even
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      Shipped out yesterday for Shaq and enjoying the pts so far

  17. The HurriKane
    • 10 Years
    6 years, 2 months ago

    Will Mahrez rise tonight? What time?

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

      Around 1AM GMT

      1. The HurriKane
        • 10 Years
        6 years, 2 months ago

        Ok, thanks mate!

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

    You don't have to ask that here, you could Google it or check a website... Even FPL!

    Regardless, it was Aguero (x3).

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

      Fail reply @LEWIS MCSHANE

  19. Rik Waller
    • 6 Years
    6 years, 2 months ago

    Willian just not worth it is he? Wish he was, but Conte just doesn't like that formation and Morata will return, unfortunately.

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

      Dont think conte is that stubborn.See his next 3 fixtures. No way conte plays 3-5-2

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

    Laca, Auba, Ozil and Mkhi could combine well...

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

      4 players for 2 positions. Sounds meh

    2. The HurriKane
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      I think Laca has to play as forward. Mkhi can be Ozil substitute and Auba can play in right wing but they need more quality wingers.

  21. LǝgleSs e|even
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 2 months ago

    "He didn't play because you cannot drive up north and play football at the same time,"

    Utd wins big time with this deal, well..At least money wise.
    Lacas odds looking delicious now.

    What are the odds of Jose playing Sanchez and Kaku upfront dual striker setup

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

      All said and done it will be costing United £180 million over the course of his contract......

      1. Badger Badger Mushroom Mush…
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 2 months ago

        We still should've paid him what he wanted

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

          We didn't need him as much as United needed him that is why they asked him and his agent to name their price

      2. andy85wsm
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 13 Years
        6 years, 2 months ago

        Bargain

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

          I wonder who will be the first United star to be knocking on the managers door asking for a pay rise?

      3. The Orienteer - find me in …
        • 12 Years
        6 years, 2 months ago

        Peanuts!

      4. LǝgleSs e|even
        • 8 Years
        6 years, 2 months ago

        Least it wasn't 180trnfr +180wages

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

        If we say the £500k a week figure (which has been plucked from thin air) is true, then that's £26 million a season for 4.5 seasons plus a £20 mill signing on fee if that's added in. Can't really see where the added £43 million comes from.

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

          Agents fee and Mkhitaryan

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

            I'll let you know when I know more, but that £180 million figure was originally quoted when the "details" said it would be Mkhitaryan + £30 million and £500k wages. So far we've seen the Mkhitaryan + £30 million is false, I therefore suspect the £500k wages is false too.

        2. andy85wsm
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • Has Moderation Rights
          • 13 Years
          6 years, 2 months ago

          The numbers going around are quite laughable - no-one knows, just making it up to make themselves feel better 🙂

          Also as G.Nev said on Twitter the other day, fee + wages are always put on the books over a number of years so silly high wages with no fee is no different to big fee + big but slightly less wages

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

            I think it's hilarious that when he was going to City it was a great move and when United came to the fore it's all about the money and City are pretending to take some weird moral high ground stance.

            Signing of the window really.

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

              Time will tell if it the signing of the window, his first PL game will be against Spurs which could be fun

          2. Syd.
            • 14 Years
            6 years, 2 months ago

            Obviously we don't know the exact numbers but for a guy to join a club for no other reason than money the numbers being mentioned wouldn't be far off the mark

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

              I think some of the numbers are wrong but there's no question United massively upped the offer to entice him.

              Also, United seemed more willing to play ball with Arsenal regarding the actual transfer than City were.

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

                You are probably right and City were probably also a bit complacent thinking they had the deal done because Sanchez and his agent had shook hands on a deal.

          3. Somalion
            • 14 Years
            6 years, 2 months ago

            I do think some publications reporting fees plus entire wages as a total sum was absolutely bonkers. Never seen it done with any other player before. An example, since it was recent.

            Van Dijk to Pool for £75 million and a 5.5 year contract at 180k a week. Why did nobody report the deal as £126,800,000 instead?

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

              I think everyone sees this one differently as they are all agreed that the only reason that he signed for United was for the money so the overall package is going to be discussed in the coming days

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

                I reckon so. But then, why else did someone like VVD sign for Pool if he turned down City (supposedly)? 😉

                Obviously a United fan here so will have my own bias, but I reckon it's a combination of the two. Just because he signs for United doesn't mean he has 0 chance of winning titles/trophies there. He won't be winning the league this season, so he's sacrificed that for more money at United, I'd be fully willing to accept that. Does it mean he has absolutely no hope of winning something major in the coming years?

                Relative to Arsenal, he has a better chance of success with either United or City. He would have had an even higher chance of accolades with City this season, but on lower wages than at United. So yeah, he's traded off some of his hope of winning things for a bigger wage, but I don't think he's decided he's content not to win anything again as long as he gets more money (as some articles have seemed to suggest).

    2. Differentiator
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      He's basically saying the Utd bus was stuck in the game up north so couldn't come down to collect Alexis

  22. Badger Badger Mushroom Mush…
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 2 months ago

    What is the most hits you've ever taken? And did it turn your season around?

    This season I made a -8 and I move from 220k to 30k. Anything similar?

    1. Badger Badger Mushroom Mush…
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      Last season I took a raged -16 hit when City got beat 3-1 and Aguero got sent off.

    2. the snazzy viking
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      -16

      lol no

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

      Last season thought I went for -12.

      I was aiming to win my MLs -- it happened, and finally was around 9.8K OR

    4. GreennRed
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      I took a -12. Went from 130K to 14k

    5. Badger Badger Mushroom Mush…
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      I am thinking about taking a -16, but just not sure it is the right time.

      Ota, Kabasele, Christensen, Alli and Lingard for
      VVD, Maguire, Mahrez and TCarroll.

      Might wait til next week though and do it for -12.

      1. Rik Waller
        • 6 Years
        6 years, 2 months ago

        Would strongly advice you away from that idea

        1. Badger Badger Mushroom Mush…
          • 7 Years
          6 years, 2 months ago

          Thanks, need a level head.

          I really think I am going to save FT to be honest.

          Christensen should play, Ota should get a CS and Alli could do well at home to United.

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

        Rage transfers are for casuals 🙂 Wait as late as you can
        ,especially this time of year

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

      First season playing, took my first -8 this week.

      Morata, Eriksen, Kabasele -> Firmino, Mahrez, Alonso (-4)

      Then did Courtois -> Pickford for another hit. Unfortunately no cs but 3pts instead of 1 and dont have to make the same transfer next gw/28/31

      1. Badger Badger Mushroom Mush…
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 2 months ago

        Decent moves

  23. the axolotl
    • 12 Years
    6 years, 2 months ago

    annoyed with myself for changing captain off Kun, but am happy he's put a dent in the "template" if there really is one. i think if anything we're a little less templatey than usual this year.

    1. Badger Badger Mushroom Mush…
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      I don't think we are. I think it's more templatey than ever

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

        For many here. Not the majority.

      2. the axolotl
        • 12 Years
        6 years, 2 months ago

        i'd like to know the figures one way or another. but kun wasn't in the template and he just scored a hattrick, so that's good

        1. Badger Badger Mushroom Mush…
          • 7 Years
          6 years, 2 months ago

          I've got Kun, but other than that I am pretty template (no Alonso)

      3. Robe Wan
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        6 years, 2 months ago

        Only recently

      4. Ramboros
        • 12 Years
        6 years, 2 months ago

        The early DGW and Coutinho transfer forced a lot of people into a template. It will get better after GW28.

  24. internal error
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    6 years, 2 months ago

    This has prob been done a milliom times her so apologies, but how do you think Wenger lines up if he also signs Aubameyang?

    1. the snazzy viking
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      Cech
      Bellerin Kos Mustafi Monreal
      Xhaka
      Mkhi Ozil Ramsey
      Laca Auba

      perhaps

      1. internal error
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        6 years, 2 months ago

        Would concede a lot of goals but would be a lot of fun to watch going forward

      2. Rik Waller
        • 6 Years
        6 years, 2 months ago

        Wouldn't drop Wilshere

    2. diesel001
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      Cech
      Mustafi Koscielny Monreal
      Bellerin Xhaka Wilshere Kolasinac
      Ozil
      Lacazette Aubameyang

      1. diesel001
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 2 months ago

        Mkhi will replace Ozil when Ozil leaves

    3. Del Monte
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      442

      Cech

      Bellerin Mustafi Koscielny Montreal/Kolasinac

      Mkhitaryan Ramsey Xhaka/Wilshere Ozil

      Aubameyang Lacazette

      1. internal error
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        6 years, 2 months ago

        Thats prob close to what id imagine. I think Wenger might play Aubameyang ahead of Laca

        1. internal error
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 11 Years
          6 years, 2 months ago

          *instead of

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

    Wish Mahrez wasn't due to rise tonight. I'd prefer to see Son play before shipping him (although even if he does, it's still tempting...)

    Would you do Son > Mahrez?

    1. Badger Badger Mushroom Mush…
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      Probably worth the move.

      I am thinking of doing the same with Alli

    2. GreennRed
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      Not while Son is nailed and getting great points.

      1. fab
        • 9 Years
        6 years, 2 months ago

        Utd, Liv, Ars next three though

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

          United have a decent defence though not unbeatable. Pool and Arsenal defence aren't great.

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

      Hold, so much stuff can happen before next gw

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

      Hold off for now.
      2 Prem games left plus league cup and FA cup matches before next deadline.

  26. ludaslol
    • 6 Years
    6 years, 2 months ago

    61P with Kane, Son, Fabianski & Salah left.

    Green arrow at monday? @ around 200k..

    1. Badger Badger Mushroom Mush…
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      Definitely

  27. Badger Badger Mushroom Mush…
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 2 months ago

    Who blanks in GW28?

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

      You will know by Wednesday.

      1. Badger Badger Mushroom Mush…
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 2 months ago

        Take a guess..

    2. MTPockets
        6 years, 2 months ago

        Potentially mci, mun, che, ars

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

        City 98% favourite vs Bristol so City&Arsenal very likely will

        Chelsea&Unites as well if Chelsea wins

    3. dark91
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      I made a huge mistake by getting Rooney in this week as part of funding Lingard to Mahrez

      Now would you do this for a hit?

      RLC+Rooney -> Arnie+Diouf (or whoever striker below 6m)

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

        Yeah, possibly. I reckon Arnie's output may be a little hindered if Lanzini is out.

        Diouf could be okay for the next few, but Wilson feels a little more tempting with the amount of shots Bournemouth have been making of late.

        1. dark91
          • 8 Years
          6 years, 2 months ago

          I brought Wilson earlier in the season after his hatrick and he didn't return much but could be a good shout again thanks

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

        Arnie & Wilson

        1. dark91
          • 8 Years
          6 years, 2 months ago

          Thanks:)

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

      Who would you prefer to have Stones or Christensen? Please don’t say neither. 🙂

      1. MTPockets
          6 years, 2 months ago

          Stones

        • Badger Badger Mushroom Mush…
          • 7 Years
          6 years, 2 months ago

          Neither...

          Maguire, Jones or VVD

        • GreennRed
          • 12 Years
          6 years, 2 months ago

          Christensen

        • We Will Klopp you
          • 7 Years
          6 years, 2 months ago

          Stones because he isn't cursed

        • Yav
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 7 Years
          6 years, 2 months ago

          Stones

        • Deulofail
          • 8 Years
          6 years, 2 months ago

          Both. So you don't have to

        • The Knights Template
          • 10 Years
          6 years, 2 months ago

          latter

      2. Juhlers
        • 11 Years
        6 years, 2 months ago

        Hey folks, need surgery to get both Kuo and Kane, so if Kane -> Kun madness? Fixtures look rough for Spurs...

        1. Yav
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 7 Years
          6 years, 2 months ago

          Keep Kane unless injured or suspended imo.

        2. GreennRed
          • 12 Years
          6 years, 2 months ago

          Form trumps fixtures.