Scout Notes

Scout Notes – Ayew Gains Momentum

Swansea City prove that their victory over Liverpool was no fluke with a 3-1 win against Arsenal, while Crystal Palace can only draw with an injury-ravaged West Ham.

Jordan Ayew (5.2) continued his cheap and cheerful ways with a fourth goal in seven Gameweeks – of which only six were starts – as the Swans’ second league win in just over a week took them out of the bottom three.

The Swansea striker was gifted his goal last night when Arsenal keeper Petr Cech comically sliced a routine clearance straight to him.

But Ayew won’t care, and nor will his 9.7% ownership.

That figure grew by 110,076 for Gameweek 25, attracted no doubt by his 15.0 points per million value – the best among Fantasy Premier League (FPL) forwards.

It could, in truth, have been even better for Ayew. His mazy run for Sam Clucas’ second goal saw him tackled by Gunners defender Shkodran Mustafi, diverting the ball into the path of the gleeful midfielder, thus denying the Ghanaian an assist.

He now has 35 points from his seven-match spree, taking home two bonus points last night as he looks forward to a schedule (lei BUR bha WHU hud SOT) set fair until the end of March. With form and fixtures in his favour, Ayew has made great strides as the budget strike of choice.

The brace from Clucas, together with maximum bonus, brought in 15 points; incredibly he has fired three shots on target this season – all converted into goals and all against Arsenal.

Meanwhile, Alfie Mawson followed up his vital goal against Liverpool with a through-ball assist for the opener last night.

While Swansea assets are in the ascent, the mooted arrival of Andre Ayew – a 6.8 midfielder – from West Ham provides a fascinating twist. He would be united with his brother Jordan, with the pair presumably leading the Swans attack. It remains to be seen how that would change the priorities for Fantasy investors.

Meanwhile, Henrikh Mkhitaryan endured a testing Arsenal debut via a 30-minute appearance from the bench, missing a big opportunity to open his account in the second half. But it was at least another profitable night for Nacho Monreal’s growing ownership.

The defender has emerged as a most unlikely source of attacking points, scoring in consecutive matches after managing just one in five seasons previously.

His opener in south Wales rewarded the 136,000+ managers who brought him in on the back of a 16-point showing in 33 minutes of frantic action against Crystal Palace in Gameweek 24.

Bonus took him to a more modest eight points at the Liberty Stadium, but that was plenty enough for a man in a defence that has failed to keep a clean sheet for seven matches now.

As a result, he is currently the most purchased player ahead of the weekend’s fixtures, already enjoying a rise in price overnight.

But Arsenal’s immediate schedule is not the best, with visits from Everton and Man City and a trip to Spurs over the next three Gameweeks. However, following that, only a Gameweek 36 clash at Man United looks likely to provide a stern test.

The Gunners’ away form continues to confound. They have kept just three clean sheets in 13 road trips and the 21 away goals they’ve conceded is the sixth worst record in the league.

Increased competition in midfield is a concern for would-be investors.

Mesut Ozil provided the assist last night, his seventh of a patchy season, while Aaron Ramsey returned to start for the first time since Gameweek 16 as Jack Wilshere missed out with illness.

The 93,000+ managers who chose to adopt Mkhitaryan early will be expecting him to start at home to Everton on Saturday evening, but Arsene Wenger has sufficient alternatives to spoil that scenario.

London derby ends even

Securing a draw against an injury-ravaged West Ham probably feels like two points missed for their opponents at present.

But it was Crystal Palace who ended up losing a player at the London Stadium last night.

Midfielder Bakary Sako (4.9) had been enjoying a modest increase in ownership since being used as a strike partner for Christian Benteke in recent weeks.

He scored the winner against Burnley in Gameweek 23, only to last 40 minutes of last night’s encounter before going off with an ankle injury.

Palace manager Roy Hodgson – rather typically – feared the worst post-match.

“My medical staff and sports scientists are very good and have an unerring knack at being right with their initial prognosis, and they aren’t very optimistic – they don’t think it’s very good at all. The positivity of getting a point here is offset by paying such a high price if Bakary Sako is now going to miss a large part of the season.”

The Eagles took the lead when Benteke continued his improved recent form.

After failing to produce any returns in the first 17 Gameweeks, the Belgian has served up two goals, four assists and five bonus in his last seven appearances. Only twice during that run has he blanked – against Arsenal and Man City.

Andros Townsend set him up and now has six assists for the campaign – and four from his last six Gameweek starts.

FPL managers have been drawn to another Palace option, however.

Luka Milivojevic (4.7) has been established as the new budget fifth midfielder of choice on the day that the injured Ruben Loftus-Cheek, the former title holder, returned to parent club Chelsea as fears mount over his fitness for the World Cup.

Milivojevic was brought in by 130,000+ following a run of three goals from his last six starts, only to pick up a booking after three minutes and return one point on the night.

And his long-term prospects are for more of the same as Palace prepare for a five-match run that includes visits from Spurs, Man United and Liverpool and a trip to Chelsea from Gameweek 28 onwards.

West Ham are currently without ten first-team regulars due to either injury or suspension, and their downward spiral continued with a seventh straight match without a clean sheet.

The only bright spot on the night was a penalty converted by Mark Noble after Chicharito had been brought down.

But while the Hammers’ schedule (bha WAT liv swa BUR) might be reasonable enough, their squad is horribly over-stretched with their Fantasy stock ever dwindling.

835 Comments Post a Comment
  1. Rupert The Horse
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    6 years, 9 months ago

    Oh please dear baby Jesus, let Watford sign Didier Dong.
    Will be one of the all time great names in the PL and I can only imagine how many team name changes there would be.

    1. The EJJ
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      He was in the prem last year

    2. Lingardium Leviosa.
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      Young Dong

    3. It’s gonna Ben Mee
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      The puns on here if that happened...

    4. Brehmeren
      • 14 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      Didier Ndong played for Sunderland last year

    5. FlockofSeagulls
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      Horse's favorite Dong.

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

      It's N'dong, you fool

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

    So I guess Mahrez won't be playing today? 🙁

    1. F4L
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      he better 🙁 Quaner off the bench....

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

        Ogbonna 🙁

    2. johnnys balloons
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      I dont mind. Have Ayew as 1st sub

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

    Auba price prediction?

    1. F4L
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      15.5 mil.

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

      10-10.5

    3. Siva Mohan
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      10.5-11

    4. Zenith UK
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      10.5. Standard.

    5. J ⚒ Gimme ur Mané
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      10.5

    6. SpaceCadet
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      4.5m

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

      same as Laca

    8. Pooodle
      • 15 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      I would imagine probably 11m as his record is more impressive than Lacazette.

    9. FCSB
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      10.4th

  4. Pooodle
    • 15 Years
    6 years, 9 months ago

    I don’t really understand this Aubameyang transfer. Surely Wenger isn’t going to play 3-5-2 with him and Lacazette up front?

    Does it mean Lacazette misses out?

    1. LC1
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      He'll play him out wide with Ozil 9 and Laca 9?

      1. LC1
        • 9 Years
        6 years, 9 months ago

        Ozil 10*

        1. Pooodle
          • 15 Years
          6 years, 9 months ago

          Hmm, that seems like a waste considering how prolific Aubameyang can be when he’s playing as a central striker though.

          Also presumably means no space for Mkhi...?

          1. Midlands Saint73
            • 7 Years
            6 years, 9 months ago

            But Mikho and Auba have an understanding already having played together so why not play them again?

            1. Pooodle
              • 15 Years
              6 years, 9 months ago

              I agree, but then presumably Lacazette is missing out who was their previous record signing this season...!

              It’s all very confusing.

              1. Lemongrab
                • 15 Years
                6 years, 9 months ago

                It's almost as if Arsenal haven't got a f*cking clue what they're doing....

                1. Pooodle
                  • 15 Years
                  6 years, 9 months ago

                  Hang on I think you might be onto something here...!

                2. Get up ya bum
                  • 15 Years
                  6 years, 9 months ago

                  Yeah buying one of the world's best strikers was a stupid idea.
                  Also if him out wide works best for the team as a whole so be it. He used to play there a lot and as Alexis showed wide doesn't mean winger. He'd be coming inside to score all the time.
                  Mkhitaryan ozil and aubameyang playing behind lacazette could be great. Not saying that's what Wenger will do but having aubameyang can never be a bad thing.

                  1. Pooodle
                    • 15 Years
                    6 years, 9 months ago

                    Presume you’re an Arsenal fan so happy to overlook the real problem is (as for the last decade) defence and central midfield?

                    Why would you spend £60m on a centre forward to play on the wing when you’ve got such huge issues elsewhere?

                    1. Get up ya bum
                      • 15 Years
                      6 years, 9 months ago

                      No I'm not an arsenal fan 😆
                      I am a Liverpool fan and I can even discuss them objectively. Shock horror.

                      1. Pooodle
                        • 15 Years
                        6 years, 9 months ago

                        Fair enough - Liverpool fans are the only group arguably more deluded than Arsenal fans.

                        It’s hardly “bullshit” to say that Wenger always plays 1 up front and has done for the last 10 years.

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

        Aubameyang out wide, I dont think so

    2. Zenith UK
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      Why not? Ozil behind the front two. Ramsey/Xhaka in front of the back three. Wingbacks.

      1. Pooodle
        • 15 Years
        6 years, 9 months ago

        I can’t remember a single game when Wenger has ever played 2 strikers and everyone knows how stubborn he is. Maybe he’ll surprise us but I doubt it.

        1. Get up ya bum
          • 15 Years
          6 years, 9 months ago

          He used to play 4-4-2 every game. Granted it's been a while.

          1. Pooodle
            • 15 Years
            6 years, 9 months ago

            About 10 years.

            1. Get up ya bum
              • 15 Years
              6 years, 9 months ago

              "can't remember a single game"
              Sorry I'll just leave your bullshit uncorrected next time

              1. Pooodle
                • 15 Years
                6 years, 9 months ago

                Miaow.

                Pleased to know you’re more aware than me of what I can remember.

                1. Get up ya bum
                  • 15 Years
                  6 years, 9 months ago

                  I've never seen you before in my life. You are just a typical ffs poster these days. Ciao mate

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

                    Cmon guys cut it..lets be friends

                    1. Get up ya bum
                      • 15 Years
                      6 years, 9 months ago

                      Haha well said friend 😀
                      Sorry poodle it's not in my nature to fire up on the internet. Been a shitty day.
                      Friend is wise.

      2. Get up ya bum
        • 15 Years
        6 years, 9 months ago

        Yep that's another good option but leaves no spot for mkhitaryan. He's given himself lots of options which as a coach is what you want.

    3. LǝgleSs e|even
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      Don't understand why Citeh want Mahrez either.
      Seems like Pep is building another barca.

      1. Pooodle
        • 15 Years
        6 years, 9 months ago

        At least there’s an obvious vacancy currently for Mahrez with Sane injured, but I agree - Sterling, Sane, Mahrez, and B Silva is ridiculous for 2 positions.

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

        seems a bit knee-jerking.
        is mahrez a long term option past this season?
        Sane not injured and they wouldn't be considering Mahrez.

        1. Pooodle
          • 15 Years
          6 years, 9 months ago

          I agree - it’s a farce that earlier in the week Pep was bleating about having to work within budget concerns and then looks this week to have spent £110m in transfer fees alone to buy squad players.

      3. Get up ya bum
        • 15 Years
        6 years, 9 months ago

        Because he's a brilliant player and offers something different to sterling and sane. Y'all talking like teams should just have 11 starters and backups. Managers want options. It's a squad game.

        1. Pooodle
          • 15 Years
          6 years, 9 months ago

          That would be true if managers had infinite budgets and didn’t have major issues elsewhere in their teams to fix.

    4. Alexis Nonsense
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      I think Ozil is leaving in summer and Wenger know this

      So Mhki takes Ozil place as creative force / 10

      Auba + Laca front duo

      1. vickyz r3d d3vil$ !!!
        • 12 Years
        6 years, 9 months ago

        He just extended his contract now

      2. Brehmeren
        • 14 Years
        6 years, 9 months ago

        Just extended

      3. Pooodle
        • 15 Years
        6 years, 9 months ago

        Wouldn’t be surprised to see Lacazette benched.

        Wenger seemed hesitant about him at the start of the season when he kept missing games and he often gets subbed early too.

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

    Would you rather play Walcott in a 3-5-2 or Wilson/Vardy in a 3-4-3 ?

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

      3-4-3 with Vardy

      1. Pooodle
        • 15 Years
        6 years, 9 months ago

        This.

    2. Lingardium Leviosa.
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      Arsenal fans rn...

      https://i.imgflip.com/s5vmc.jpg

      1. Lingardium Leviosa.
        • 10 Years
        6 years, 9 months ago

        Ooops reply fail to Poodle Oodle

    3. J ⚒ Gimme ur Mané
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      Wilson.

      Surely Vardys returns will be impacted by Mahrez leaving (if he does leave).

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

        This crossed my mind, will be interesting to see how he plays tonight in his absence.

  6. FPL FREAK
    • 10 Years
    6 years, 9 months ago

    Ddg. Elliot.
    Christensen. Otamendi. Dunk. Bardsley. Brad Smith.
    Salah. Sterling. Mahrez. Lingard. Obiang.
    Aguero. Kane. Wilson.

    Mahrez >> ??

    0.2 in bnk......

    1. Sonny “The Hitman&rdq…
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      Shaqiri and have some $itb to see what happens with the new transfer players

    2. FCSB
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      why are you selling...

      1. if he stays with leicester, then he has a decent run after city game
      2. if he goes to city he will play in a potent attack

      ???

  7. The EJJ
    • 12 Years
    6 years, 9 months ago

    Might be time to shift Otamendi, loads of games coming up for City and with Laporte bought surely there will be rotation

    1. F4L
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      aye, there's a reason why he's close to dropping in price

      1. Page 302
        • 8 Years
        6 years, 9 months ago

        I kind of fancy Giroud linking up with Hazard. Also a good target for those Azpi crosses from deep. He could actually work out quite well.

        1. Page 302
          • 8 Years
          6 years, 9 months ago

          Dang, reply fail meant for the Giroud discussion below.

    2. Pooodle
      • 15 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      He’s gone for me this week to free up Sanchez funds.

  8. Siva Mohan
    • 12 Years
    6 years, 9 months ago

    Giroud arrives at Chelsea training ground ahead of £17.5m transfer.

    1. Rupert The Horse
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      Ooh nice.

    2. Pooodle
      • 15 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      Absolute bargain, especially in this ridiculous market.

    3. SW6
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      madness from Arsenal

      1. Pooodle
        • 15 Years
        6 years, 9 months ago

        This.

    4. Stats Don\'t Lie
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      What a bargain!

    5. Inverted into midfield
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      Will be a great signing. Straight on the watchlist

  9. Lovren an elevator
    • 9 Years
    6 years, 9 months ago

    Will Mkhi be nailed now, with the arrival of Aubameryang? And if so, how we they likely to set up?

    1. F4L
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      Laca Ozil Mkhi in behind Auba

      1. Pooodle
        • 15 Years
        6 years, 9 months ago

        Can’t really see Laca playing on the wing - he’s a central striker as is Aubameyang. Seems overkill having them both in the team when Arsenal’s problem is they can’t defend.

    2. Alexis Nonsense
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      Laca is the new Giroud, will be a bench player and ocationally come in

      Will request transfer within the summer

  10. Sims
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 9 months ago

    Arsenal now with last season's bundesliga and ligue 1 top scorers

    1. F4L
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      now just need to get La Liga's top scorer. Wont be too difficult...

    2. Rupert The Horse
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      I wonder what they'll be turned in to.

    3. Lingardium Leviosa.
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      Arsenal now with top scorers from 3rd Bundesliga and 4th Ligue 1 teams

    4. vickyz r3d d3vil$ !!!
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      And with Europe's best goal creator Ozil extending his contract just now

    5. FCSB
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      4th here they come?!

  11. IAWC ( It's a Wonderfu…
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 9 months ago

    mahrez arnie to mkhi + pogba/martial on 2 frees .exact cash
    how are these moves??

    1. Pooodle
      • 15 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      Bad. Mkhi isn’t remotely nailed.

      1. IAWC ( It's a Wonderfu…
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 9 months ago

        really

  12. SW6
    • 12 Years
    6 years, 9 months ago

    Why are Arsenal helping Chelsea by selling Giroud to them? Makes no sense, they could get £20m from a lot of other clubs

    1. F4L
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      was part of the swapsees. Otherwise Dortmund wouldn't have got their replacement

      1. SW6
        • 12 Years
        6 years, 9 months ago

        Yeah but the other deals are done now. Pull out and sell him elsewhere or keep him. Surely an excellent chance to muck up Chelsea's plans

        1. F4L
          • 9 Years
          6 years, 9 months ago

          maybe they had an agreement in principle. Anyways, it sounded like Giroud wanted to stay in London as well

          1. SW6
            • 12 Years
            6 years, 9 months ago

            I guess that could be the case. I just always kinda liked and rated Giroud, will be a shame to see him playing for Chelsea.

            I'd take him on loan at Fulham for 6 months 😉

            1. Sonny “The Hitman&rdq…
              • 8 Years
              6 years, 9 months ago

              It will be a great moment when Giroud scores a 90th minute Scorpion on Arsenal for the win

            2. F4L
              • 9 Years
              6 years, 9 months ago

              now that would be something 😀

      2. Siva Mohan
        • 12 Years
        6 years, 9 months ago

        Giru not interested in leaving London and BvB need a replacement..

    2. Siva Mohan
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      and they paid Bats loan money (£1.3m) too..

    3. Pooodle
      • 15 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      They could get £30-40m for him. He’s surely better for a PL club than someone like Tosun.

    4. Belalugozi78
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      They wouldn't get their asset in Aubameyang. It is quite simple. BVB wanted a replacement and preferred Batch so Chelsea also needed a striker.

    5. Rupert The Horse
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      An honour agreement for an excellent servant. Ala Cech.

  13. Ozil's new Arsenal deal
    Siva Mohan
    • 12 Years
    6 years, 9 months ago

    BREAKING: Mesut Özil has signed a new three-and-a-half year contract to remain at Arsenal until summer 2021. Becomes highest-paid player in club history on around £350,000-a-week before tax. (Source: @bbcsport_david)

    1. Lingardium Leviosa.
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      😮 zil

    2. Klopptomist Scott Jelly
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      Haha so he was hanging out for Sanchez's big bucks

    3. Holding Matip
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      best player on their team, though doesn't take much

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

        Have you seen him playing in last 18 months?

        1. Pooodle
          • 15 Years
          6 years, 9 months ago

          To be fair he still is their best player though...!

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

            Not even sure he is

            1. Pooodle
              • 15 Years
              6 years, 9 months ago

              Don’t see any of their other clowns being any better though.

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

                Well if we are speaking about player doing best job he can in his position then for me Monreal was certainly their best player in that period
                Their best player in at least 50% of those games
                And there is also Sanchez,of course he is gone now
                But my point is Ozil was awful in that period,1 good game in 6,7 or if you count big games thats even worse 1/15

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

        Liverpool fans joking about the Arsenal team lol. Hillarious. At least Arsenal win trophies

    4. Pooodle
      • 15 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      Surely if Sanchez is a “mercenary” for leaving Arsenal for United, Ozil is even more so staying at Arsenal considering what a poor side they are? That can only be for the money and an easy life rather than wanting to actually win something.

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

        Don't be like that, mate. They're second favourites to win the Cabarararururahroawra cup.

        1. Pooodle
          • 15 Years
          6 years, 9 months ago

          Indeed.

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

        winning 3 FA Cups in 4 seasons is nothing right mate?

    5. Rupert The Horse
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      Wow.

    6. Alexis Nonsense
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      Don't get it

      Mhki is prob as good as ozil, I would sell ozil

      see no point in having two crative players who cant work hard for the team

      1. Pooodle
        • 15 Years
        6 years, 9 months ago

        As a United fan I really don’t understand this Mkhi hype. He’s so lightweight and inconsistent. Moments of genius every 5-6 games.

        Basically a perfect fit for the Arsenal midfield.

        1. Alexis Nonsense
          • 8 Years
          6 years, 9 months ago

          That description fits Ozil as well...was my point

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

          Some bitter Man U Fans on here today. #Loveit

          1. Pooodle
            • 15 Years
            6 years, 9 months ago

            Oh man we’re not bitter - we’ve stolen Arsenal’s best player in Sanchez for a free!

            Just making the most of having another opportunity to laugh at Arsenal.

            1. FFPro
              • 10 Years
              6 years, 9 months ago

              You're laughing at Arsenal for losing Sanchez despite signing Mkhi Auba Ozil.

              Despite Arsenal winning more trophies and finishing above Utd in every recent season post SAF.

              Must be a nervous laughter.

            2. SADIO SANÉ
              • 9 Years
              6 years, 9 months ago

              United swapped Mkhi for him and paid him shitloads, not sure that's a 'free'

      2. @persecuted_by_mods
          6 years, 9 months ago

          Mhki as good as Ozil, now I've heard it all

        • Jazz!
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 9 Years
          6 years, 9 months ago

          Lol, Ozil is absolutely top class and one of the best in the PL. Mkhi doesn't come anywhere close.

          1. Syd.
            • 15 Years
            6 years, 9 months ago

            This

            Absolute class player

            1. Captain Roberto
              • 7 Years
              6 years, 9 months ago

              Exactly. He just has a languid lethargic poise that makes him look like he doesnt try.

              Put a solid midfield pair in midfield and he wouldnt have his talent eroded away by the seemingly incurable arsenal weakness.

    7. ajones1608
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      Assuming Aubameyang & Mahrez deals are finalised...

      Which order in priority for your team?

      - Bernardo
      - Mahrez
      - Aubameyang
      - Mkhitaryan

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

        I already have Mahrez and the only player from that list I'd be interested in is Aubamayang so I guess there's my list of one.

      2. Holmes
        • 11 Years
        6 years, 9 months ago

        None 😮

        Out of those, probably Auba has a chance, other can wait till next year

        1. Pooodle
          • 15 Years
          6 years, 9 months ago

          Same

      3. ajones1608
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 9 months ago

        Need to take out Sane & cannot get Salah, Sterling or Aguero, who would you suggest?

        1. Holmes
          • 11 Years
          6 years, 9 months ago

          Mane or go cheap for Shaqiri

        2. Pooodle
          • 15 Years
          6 years, 9 months ago

          You really need Salah and Sterling... they’re killing you.

      4. Captain Roberto
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 9 months ago

        Why assume Mahrez deal?
        Leicester asking 75m

    8. FlockofSeagulls
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      Can Mkhi's Mate avoid the trappings and party scene in London?

      Loves the rock star lifestyle and London offers anyone with cash that opportunity.

      I think he could be a great signing but I also think he is a massive risk considering his price, age, attitude and history.

      As a neutral I hope be brings his best to the league as it would be a joy to watch.

      1. Lingardium Leviosa.
        • 10 Years
        6 years, 9 months ago

        Underperforming player for an underperforming team. Fitting.

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

          Ooooh, shots fired! 😆

          Not sure you can call a smidge under a goal a game underperforming? I think he has 21 in 22 matches this season or something like that and has missed a couple games.

          Not bad if that's him underperforming.

      2. F4L
        • 9 Years
        6 years, 9 months ago

        he's already planning a pub crawl with the lads as we speak

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

          😆

          Mkhi's the designated driver. He doesn't strike me as the party boy type. 😆

        2. el polako
          • 7 Years
          6 years, 9 months ago

          Wilshere & Auba BFF

      3. Teror
        • 9 Years
        6 years, 9 months ago

        I have a feeling he's going to be a flop. He looks like a lot like Angel Di Maria, only with a bit less talent. I think he'll do okay, but no better than Ozil. I don't think that Arsenal could've found a player that better personifies their club than Mkihi.

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

          He's a very different player than Ozil and ADM though is he not?

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

            Is he? He looks a lot like ADM. Can't play that much different to him.

    9. GreenArrows
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      We understand Newcastle have agreed a deal with Sparta Prague to take goalkeeper Martin Dubravka on loan.

      The Slovakian international is due in Newcastle this afternoon for a medical.

      This move will in turn allow Freddie Woodman to go on loan to Aberdeen.

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

        Get Elliot out, rotting away now

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

          he is 4.0
          Who gives a f

    10. FPL FREAK
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      REPOST :

      Ddg. Elliot.
      Christensen. Otamendi. Dunk. Bardsley. Brad Smith.
      Salah. Sterling. Mahrez. Lingard. Obiang.
      Aguero. Kane. Wilson.

      Mahrez >> ??

      0.2 in bnk......

      1. Pooodle
        • 15 Years
        6 years, 9 months ago

        Surely keep and wait to see if he goes to City. You’ll probably want him if he starts immediately.

        1. FPL FREAK
          • 10 Years
          6 years, 9 months ago

          Thanx...

        2. FCSB
          • 8 Years
          6 years, 9 months ago

          this

    11. thunder_mike
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      We'll see how Aubameyang settles, but those Arsenal fixtures after the league cup final could be too much to ignore.

    12. Sims
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      Brilliant from arsenal. Get a top quality striker and send a donkey to a rival club* to cost then points

      * don't bother with the Burnley rival jokes they ran their course months ago

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

        They have agent Cech, we have agent Giroud. Now we're even!

        1. Siva Mohan
          • 12 Years
          6 years, 9 months ago

          agent routed thru Barcelona is not providing vital info then 😉

      2. Another Hoops
        • 9 Years
        6 years, 9 months ago

        Sounds like another tired Arsenal fan who now wishes he grew up supporting Spurs 😉

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

          yeah Im sure all Arsenal fans would love to have been brought up as spurs fans. The trophies just keep coming. They won that put the pressure on trophy right?

      3. Sonny “The Hitman&rdq…
        • 8 Years
        6 years, 9 months ago

        For peanuts... 17.5 mill... Giroud is worth every penny... game winning goals soon to be posted right here on ffs for you to enjoy!!

        1. IAWC ( It's a Wonderfu…
          • 7 Years
          6 years, 9 months ago

          Thiss

    13. Teror
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      Anyone have an idea what Aubamayang's price is likely to be? Considering the size of his fee and reputation I wouldn't be surprised if he comes in at 10-10.5, which would be far too much imo. If he's 9 I'll consider but anymore then no way José.

      1. Pooodle
        • 15 Years
        6 years, 9 months ago

        Probably 10.5-11

      2. Rupert The Horse
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        6 years, 9 months ago

        He won’t be 9.
        10.5 is the common consensus.

    14. Rash
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      Keep buying niasse people still .2 for me to claim back 😆

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

        This lol

    15. Siva Mohan
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      Ross Barkley - £15m
      Emerson Palmieri - £17.5m
      Olivier Giroud() - £17.5m

      don't understand Chelsea's transfer strategy here..

      where's the money?

      1. Pooodle
        • 15 Years
        6 years, 9 months ago

        Pretty good value signings though.

      2. Holmes
        • 11 Years
        6 years, 9 months ago

        saving for some big moves in summer I guess...

        1. Siva Mohan
          • 12 Years
          6 years, 9 months ago

          signings as per new manager..

      3. Arteta
        • 9 Years
        6 years, 9 months ago

        I see bargains and better squad depth. They are probably saving it for a marquee summer signing.

      4. FFSbet.com
        • 9 Years
        6 years, 9 months ago

        They dont believe in Conte enough,hes probably out in summer.

      5. BobBradleysOpportunity
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 9 months ago

        they've done the best business by far this window

      6. Sonny “The Hitman&rdq…
        • 8 Years
        6 years, 9 months ago

        They would have gone for Auba... but 29 in a few months... not a good age for a Striker who depends on pace. But he may win the Europa for Arsenal so good Zlatan-like move on their part.

    16. DAZZ
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      I think aubamyang will thrive in the prem, pace is very important and he's much quicker than Laca, also Bundesliga is a higher quality than Ligue 1.

      1. Holmes
        • 11 Years
        6 years, 9 months ago

        Physically looks weak, Morata-like

      2. Rupert The Horse
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        6 years, 9 months ago

        He’s good but needs a bit of weight.

      3. BobBradleysOpportunity
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 9 months ago

        how long before he starts losing his pace? he's in his 30s, i think hell have a decent start and then fade

        1. Belalugozi78
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 9 Years
          6 years, 9 months ago

          He is younger than Sanchez. He is 28. How old is Lewandowski, Cavani, Suarez, Ronaldo? I don't think he'll lose his pace any time soon

        2. Rupert The Horse
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 11 Years
          6 years, 9 months ago

          What do you mean he’s in his 30’s? You’re just wrong.

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

            yep, my mistake

        3. Sonny “The Hitman&rdq…
          • 8 Years
          6 years, 9 months ago

          29 in a few months... not 30s... but getting up there

    17. Dr Dream
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      Great bit of business for Chelsea if they get Giroud.

      As per previous comments. He did nothing to deserve being dropped by Arsenal other than being a 20 goal a season striker who was also a provider for the wide men like Walcott and Sanchez running on. Sadly for Giroud all anybody wanted at Arsenal was a thirty goal out and out striker because that's better...allegedly...Pffft...We've seen how that worked out this season.

      1. Pooodle
        • 15 Years
        6 years, 9 months ago

        I agree. He’s criminally underrated by Arsenal fans. I don’t think they’ve looked any better this season with Lacazette at all.

        And now have broken their transfer record twice in one season for the same position. Idiots.

        1. Dr Dream
          • 12 Years
          6 years, 9 months ago

          Lukaku is similar at United. Half his game is made up,of being a striker and half made up of being a hold up player for the wide men/mids Sanchez will love him.

          1. Pooodle
            • 15 Years
            6 years, 9 months ago

            I agree, excited to see them playing alongside each other.

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

      giroud for 17.5 million is a wonderful piece of business for chelsea IMO

      1. Sonny “The Hitman&rdq…
        • 8 Years
        6 years, 9 months ago

        Indeed

    19. KJT123
      • 13 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      Giroud going to be a great pick for FPL imo.

      1. Sonny “The Hitman&rdq…
        • 8 Years
        6 years, 9 months ago

        +1

      2. IAWC ( It's a Wonderfu…
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 9 months ago

        Nah rotation

    20. Forza Papac
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      BREAKING: Mesut Ozil has agreed to not win the Premier League or Champions League until summer 2021

      1. Holmes
        • 11 Years
        6 years, 9 months ago

        who cares about trophies 😮

      2. Pooodle
        • 15 Years
        6 years, 9 months ago

        Mercenary!

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

        the other competitions are irrelevant of course.

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

        Same as Alexis, then.

      5. Sonny “The Hitman&rdq…
        • 8 Years
        6 years, 9 months ago

        Ahahahahaha

    21. Garth Marenghi
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      I know it was just a rumor but seems to make sense for both sides to do Luiz for Giroud.

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

        That would be good deal for Arsenal
        So Wenger wont do it

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

        Yeah, I'd take that but it's probably not gonna happen.

      3. Garth Marenghi
        • 8 Years
        6 years, 9 months ago

        *And both want to be playing for World Cup*
        Unless things have been settled with Conte?

    22. Siva Mohan
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      Aubameyang is ineligible to play in Europa League.

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

        Nailed in the PL.

        1. Forza Papac
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 8 Years
          6 years, 9 months ago

          This

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

        Bad news for potential Laca/Mkhi owners
        And great for Batman owners

      3. Sonny “The Hitman&rdq…
        • 8 Years
        6 years, 9 months ago

        Straight into my team... forget Sanchez

    23. Bruno Bruno!!
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      Getting Giroud would be a good bit of business from Chelsea but whos to say he wont be a bench player there, do we reckon he starts games ?

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

        Second striker
        as Moratas backup

      2. BobBradleysOpportunity
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 9 months ago

        hell be a bench player if morata refinds form, and hell be a regular sub like he was at arsenal, but i don't think conte would be afraid to start him ahead of morata if he showed form, whereas at times i feel wenger was reluctant to drop laca due to his price