Scout Notes

Scout Scribbles – Sanchez Sees Gunners Through

Alexis Sanchez fires Arsenal into the Champions League knockout stages as Olivier Giroud is ruled out for up to four months. Reports are growing that Diego Costa has suffered a hamstring injury during training for Chelsea. Garry Monk considers a front two for Swansea, Jon Walters bags a brace as Stoke advance in the Capital One Cup, while Adam Johnson and Connor Wickham find the net as Sunderland ease past Birmingham.

SANCHEZ OPENS ACCOUNT AS GUNNERS ADVANCE
Alexis Sanchez’s first goal for the club sent Arsenal through to the Champions League group stage after earning a tight 1-0 victory over Turkish side Besiktas. Arsene Wenger made three changes to the side that drew with Everton last weekend, with Laurent Koscielny, Mathieu Flamini and Santi Cazorla all being introduced to the side, as right back Mathieu Debuchy saw red with 15 minutes left on the clock to make things tough for the Gunners in the final stages. Sanchez was fielded up front for the second match in succession following yesterday’s confirmation that Olivier Giroud will remain out of action for four months with a broken tibia, and post-match Wenger talked up the Chilean’s qualities through the middle:

“He can play there (as a striker) his whole life. I bought him to play as a striker, not to play only on the flanks. He had a good game, not only on the technical side but on the fighting side. He was mobile, dangerous and has shown as well he has great fighting spirit, qualities that will be very important in the Premier League.”

The Scout Says: With the extent of Giroud‘s absence now confirmed, cue a mass exodus for the Frenchman’s 15.3% ownership and a few regrets beginning to creep in for those managers who have chosen to downgrade from Sanchez to Aaron Ramsey this week. True, the Welshman will be fully refreshed for this weekend’s trip to Leicester, but Sanchez’s prospects now look better than ever with the forward role seemingly his to lose and last night’s goal set to give him some momentum going into Sunday’s encounter. Lukas Podolski and Yaya Sanogo were unused substitutes against Besiktas, though both do offer alternatives to Sanchez if he flops in the same fashion as last weekend. Joining the pair on the bench for the first time this season last night was Callum Chambers, and should the 4.5 priced centre back face the same fate again at the weekend, sales will surely follow.

COSTA INJURY REPORTS GROW
Reports suggest that Chelsea striker Diego Costa has suffered a hamstring injury in training and is facing four to six weeks on the sidelines for his new side. The story broke late last night but is now gathering pace, through the Blues have yet to comment on the speculation.

The Scout Says: Whilst said reports remain unconfirmed, Costa’s 43.2% ownership underlines just how significant any potential absence would be. Snapped up by 93,000 managers already this Gameweek, a stint on the sidelines would have a major effect on the Fantasy games as frontlines are quickly restructured. If the reports do indeed hold true, Jose Mourinho will have to rely on one of either Fernando Torres or Didier Drogba to fill in for Costa, perhaps affording us a cut-price route into Chelsea’s attack for the short term, though it will remain to be seen whether either are capable of providing adequate cover for Costa after the new signing scored in each of his first two appearances for his new side. With City ready to host Stoke this weekend and Liverpool set for a very kind run from Gameweek 4, many will be already making plans to ship out the summer signing as Sergio Aguero and Daniel Sturridge begin to look increasingly tempting.

JOHNSON AND WICKHAM IN THE GOALS FOR SUNDERLAND
Adam Johnson, Connor Wickham and debutant Jordi Gomez all notched as Sunderland eased past Birmingham City 3-0 in the second round of the Capital One Cup last night. Emmanuel Giaccherini made his return from injury and provided an assist off the bench for the Black Cats, whilst Jozy Altidore made his first start of the season and played the full 90 minutes.

The Scout Says: Of particular interest to Fantasy managers from last night’s victory for the Black Cats will be the late goals from Johnson and Wickham, with both players advertising their talents ahead of a strong run of fixtures for Gus Poyet’s side (qpr, TOT, bur, SWA, STO, sot). Having missed his side’s 1-1 draw with Man United last weekend due to illness, Johnson has already been sold on by over 34,000 managers this Gameweek, but his performance last night could bring him back into the reckoning for a starting role against QPR this Saturday in place of Will Buckley. Wickham’s first goal of the season, meanwhile, suggests the 6.0-priced youngster could prove a cannier option than fellow striker Steven Fletcher for those aforementioned fixtures, though the latter is due to continue in the lone forward role with Wickham fielded on the left flank at the weekend.

WALTERS BAGS A BRACE
Bojan Krkic failed to recover from a knock in time for his side’s 3-0 Capital One Cup victory over Birmingham, leaving Jonathon Walters and Peter Crouch with the opportunity to show off their credentials for Mark Hughes’ side. Walters notched goals in both halves before supplying the assist for Crouch’s late strike for the Potters, whilst Victor Moses offered an assist on his debut and Robert Huth made his first start to the season after recovering from a knee problem.

The Scout Says: Having already suffered a price drop this week, and still a doubt for Stoke’s weekend trip to Man City, Bojan is beginning to quickly lose his appeal after a promising pre-season. Managers hovering over the transfer button should be wary, however, as Hughes’ men set off on a strong run of fixtures after this weekend’s trip to the Etihad is out of the way (LEI, qpr, NEW, sun, SWA) and the little Spaniard could well turn things around in that period. On the other hand, following last night’s display, Walters will undoubtedly be pushing for starts now in the league, and Fantasy Football’s least fashionable pick may possibly emerge as a viable budget midfield alternative in the coming weeks if the 5.4-priced Irishman can reclaim the role in “the hole” for the Potters, with Stephen Ireland sidelined through injury. At the back, meanwhile, the return of Huth could put the starting berth of Marc Wilson under threat, ridding us of a 4.5 route into Stoke’s backline for those favourable fixtures.

MONK CONSIDERS A FRONT TWO
Swansea manager Garry Monk has underlined his intention to partner strikers Bafetimbi Gomis and Wilfried Bony up top for his side on occasion, suggesting the two won’t always go head-to-head for a starting role for the Swans:

“Obviously we want them all to push each other and every striker will want to be top scorer, but it’s about them working together which they’ve done very well in pre-season and been great with each other on the training field. Through the season we’ll see different things: they’ll play as lone strikers, they’ll play as a pair, use them in different ways.”

The Scout Says: Until now, Monk had seem pretty set in his ways of fielding a lone striker, and whilst this still appears to be his go-to formation, it would seem that his two forwards may be afforded opportunities to show off their talents alongside each other every once in a while. This scenario, when it should finally take place, will be a real concern to owners of Gylfi Sigurdsson, as the Icelandic international will likely move from his central support spot to out on the flank, perhaps diminishing his potential to repeat the form that has seen him produce a goal and two assists already this season.

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  1. Rödallegabomb ᴿᴮ
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 9 months ago

    I hope Costa isn't injured, or out for too long.

    Mainly because I had Aguero as a differential.

    1. Aaron Ramessi - Straya
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      +1

    2. Exilizer
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      dont you have costa rooney and aguero?

      1. Rödallegabomb ᴿᴮ
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 9 months ago

        Correct. Now most will do Costa to Aguero if he is out.

    3. Djerbil
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      not too worried I had planned a Costa->Sturridge GW4 anyway

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

    So costa's injury is minor. Anyone actually sell?

    1. Game of Stones
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      IMO no point selling now as the international break is coming up

    2. Hasselbaink Forever - Defoe…
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      Not for a hit

    3. Djerbil
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      No I would have but there is no alternative other than Rooney at 10.5

      Aguero is 12.5
      Sturridge is 11.5

    4. The Finnisher
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      I probably will

    5. kalmoffit
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      I went to sell him but got to the transfer page and didn't have him. Must have done it Monday night.

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

      sold

  3. Hasselbaink Forever - Defoe…
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 9 months ago

    Off on a Stag tomorrow with slim chance of any signal, so will have to pick my captain tomorrow morning. Currently on Ramsey with Rooney (vc).

    Other options Siggy, Fab & Mata. Set up right?

    1. Mulder
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      I have same captain and vice

      1. Hasselbaink Forever - Defoe…
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 9 months ago

        Cheers

    2. Dogba
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      I've got it the other way around, Rooney (c) Ramsey (vc). Rooney has done well away from home the past season.

      1. Hasselbaink Forever - Defoe…
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 9 months ago

        Cheers, if Man Utd had any sort of form I'd probs go Rooney, Arsenal seem liek they have more goals in them at the moment.

        1. Dogba
          • 11 Years
          9 years, 9 months ago

          They were struggling to create much at home against Besiktas last night, not sure if you saw it. United's first 11 has gotten a big rest. Arsenal looked pretty knackered towards the end there.

          1. Hasselbaink Forever - Defoe…
            • 10 Years
            9 years, 9 months ago

            Hmm true on the rest issue, Ramsey should be raring to go though. I'm sure I'll keep changing my mind until the last minute, thanks for the input

    3. Abusive_Sgt_Daelrhos
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      But Rooney plays one day before Ramsey, where is logic in that? Or I'm in wrong here

      1. Hasselbaink Forever - Defoe…
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 9 months ago

        Team is locked in 11:30am Saturday, I wont be able to make changes from tomorrow afternoon

        1. Abusive_Sgt_Daelrhos
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 10 Years
          9 years, 9 months ago

          I thought u could change captaiin throughout the game week:(

          1. Hasselbaink Forever - Defoe…
            • 10 Years
            9 years, 9 months ago

            Thats on the UFPL game, I'm talking about the FPL game.

  4. Hibbo
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 9 months ago

    Great opportunity this Costa injury.

    Also hits galore as everyone rearranges the titanic.

    1. The Machine
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      hits? easy downgrade to jovetic/adebayor. unless many have already made a transfer, it should not be a problemm

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

        Your one person.

        Many will want to trade up with one ft that means a hit.

        1. Irish Madridista ⭐
          • 13 Years
          9 years, 9 months ago

          I'd get Jovetic before I get Kun..

      2. Exilizer
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 9 months ago

        had to do too much surgery in my back line and with coutniho. so benching costa.

  5. Point Magnets
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 9 months ago

    anyone going drogba at 6.4?

    Torres possibly going milan.

    Costa out.

    ???

    1. Screaming Midget
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      Drogba will need a wheelchair after 60 minutes.

      1. Dogba
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 9 months ago

        No problem if we're already up by a goal or two by then!

    2. Djerbil
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      I think they will play Schurrle upfront if Costa does not play and bring in Willian..

      don't think Drogba will start

      1. Dogba
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 9 months ago

        Now that would be interesting!

        Realistically, if Costa doesn't start, I'm fairly certain Drogba will. There's a reason we have two physical strikers, that's how I see Jose setting up the team.

        1. Djerbil
          • 12 Years
          9 years, 9 months ago

          I am saying that because He started Schurrle in a few away games last year , didn't he??

          1. Dogba
            • 11 Years
            9 years, 9 months ago

            As far as I remember just the one game, and that didn't work out too well. Also didn't have Drogba last season.

            1. Fabio20
              • 11 Years
              9 years, 9 months ago

              I think Schurrle has an injury.

  6. Tinchy Sneijder
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 9 months ago

    This?
    Krul
    PvA-----Rose-----Mcshane
    Hazard-----Fabregas-----Ramsey-----Mata----Siggy
    Aguero-----Rooney

    Bench: Moore, Dummett, Wood
    Rooneyis is because of Costa. Please mention as many changes as you want. 🙂

    Also Sokratis to Dortmund? As a dortmund fan I cannot see this happening. He is crucial to back up a frail Dortmund defence and Arsenal now need a Striker and A DM

    1. Grumpy Camel
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      Armband?

      1. Tinchy Sneijder
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 9 months ago

        Aguero then Rooney

    2. Teddy Brewski
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      McShane could be benched now Dawson has been signed

      1. Teddy Brewski
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 9 months ago

        You have Dummett. You should start him instead of McShane for sure

  7. Saint Steve-O (@EliteFPL)
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 9 months ago

    Reported earlier.... But various outlets are confirming the Wilfred Zaha move to Palace on a season long loan

    1. LMNO
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      if he can find his form he'll be a bandwagon for sure

  8. I-Taught-Danny-Welbeck-How-…
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 9 months ago

    Anyone captaining Rooney over Ramsey?

    1. The Machine
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      would be more of a question if it was the other way round. Plenty captaining roney

    2. Heydudes13
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      Yeah.

    3. Screaming Midget
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      Me, but only because I'm a Burnley fan, so damage limitation if we get a spanking.

    4. Djerbil
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      Jovetic here

    5. Dogba
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      For sure. A striker vs a box-to-box midfielder?

      1. Hops91
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 9 months ago

        Mata captain

  9. How Mina You
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 9 months ago

    Got lost on last page. Please let me know as it's doing my head in!

    I have Tadic and Hazard atm on WC. Should I go with Sanchez and Schurrle or is Schurrle too much of a risk?

    Team currently is:

    Krul, Mannone
    Clyne, P Jones, Hutton, Wisdom, Neil Taylor
    Ince, Siggy, Sterling, Hazard, Tadic
    Rooney, Costa, Dzeko.

    1. Game of Stones
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      Wouldn't go Sanchez quite yet, Schurrle might be a risk yes

      1. How Mina You
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 9 months ago

        Yeah, you're quite right tbh. Plus Hazard is likely to be on pens too. My only concern is that Sanchez is now likely to be played as the CF, meaning he's likely to be in with the goals. Schurrle, on his day and when he starts, is a brilliant player but it is a huge risk... I guess I'll just have to bide my time.

        1. Game of Stones
          • 9 Years
          9 years, 9 months ago

          Sanchez played CF against Everton and was awful, he was average yesterday - Arsenal have got Leicester before they playe City, with Spurs and Chelsea not long after - Sanchez would be a risk as well at this point imo

          1. How Mina You
            • 9 Years
            9 years, 9 months ago

            Hmm, yeah it makes sense. I've still got 0.6 in the bank so I'll just wait until after the international break. Cheers mate.

  10. Mr_Partridge
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 9 months ago

    Just done Costa > Jovetic (c)

    Tell me it was the right thing to do, felt like it at the time...

    1. Heydudes13
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      It's fine.

      1. Heydudes13
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 9 months ago

        If it wasn't for a hit...

        1. Mr_Partridge
          • 9 Years
          9 years, 9 months ago

          FT, Costa is 2.4 cheaper as well 😀

          1. Mr_Partridge
            • 9 Years
            9 years, 9 months ago

            *Jovetic

    2. Dogba
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      Jose will tell you tomorrow (hopefully).

      1. Dr Dream
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 9 months ago

        They're playing Everton away whilst City are at home to Stoke...Doesn't matter what Mourinho says it's a good transfer for the GW...

        1. Dogba
          • 11 Years
          9 years, 9 months ago

          Agreed. There are more GW's than this one though, Costa is a standout captaincy candidate next GW IMO.

          1. Dr Dream
            • 11 Years
            9 years, 9 months ago

            Who do they have ?

            1. Dogba
              • 11 Years
              9 years, 9 months ago

              Swansea at home.

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

            Not if he's injured he's not.

  11. Game of Stones
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 9 months ago

    Will Aguero rise in price before saturday?

  12. Ninjaa
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 9 months ago

    Anyone in the know know if jovetic will go up tonight or if Costa will drop tonight?

  13. Bubz
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 9 months ago

    Only just heard this Costa news. Well that's annoying. Costa--->Adebeyor then?

    1. Mr_Partridge
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      *Jovetic

      1. Bubz
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 9 months ago

        I already have him

    2. Abusive_Sgt_Daelrhos
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      Adebayor seems like a viable option

  14. diabydoesgallas
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 9 months ago

    Anyone still holding onto Luis? I've kept him so far, I think that once he gets in the side he will stay in it. Hopefully this weekend he will start.

    1. Dogba
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      If I had an FT I'd get rid, the back four is working quite nicely so no reason to toss him in just yet.

      1. diabydoesgallas
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 9 months ago

        Trouble is Ivan has started like a house on fire. I think the plan at the start of the season was to have azpilicueta/Ivan compete for RB, whilst also using Ivan as back up for terry and Cahill. But he's stepped up so far. I haven't got the spare transfer though, so resigned to holding onto Luis and hoping 🙂

        1. Dogba
          • 11 Years
          9 years, 9 months ago

          I think the plan was start with the same settled back four who did amazingly well last season and take it from there. If somebody gets injured, suspended or their form drops, Luis is a ready-made replacement for either one of our back-four.

          So far neither of those things have happened so I don't see any reason to change it.

          1. diabydoesgallas
            • 10 Years
            9 years, 9 months ago

            Yeah I agree it's hard to make the argument for changing it, the defence has looked great in the first two games and Everton away probably isn't the time to throw someone new in. I do think that we would have promised Luis a starting spot long term though, don't see why he would have left the Spanish champions to be a back up. I guess we'll see!

    2. kalmoffit
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      Still have him. Keeps getting auto subbed back out.

  15. TSHAQOT
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 9 months ago

    A or B? 3-5-2...on WC

    A)

    Krul (Elliot)
    van Aanholt / Cahill / Coloccini (Dier) (Clyne)
    Silva / Fabregas / Ramsey / Mata / Siggy
    Rooney / Jovetic (Naismith)

    B)

    Krul (Elliot)
    van Aanholt / Cahill / Coloccini (Taylor) (Robertson)
    Silva / Fabregas / Ramsey / Lamela / Siggy
    Adebayor / Aguero (Naismith)

    1. Tinchy Sneijder
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      B

  16. Djerbil
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 9 months ago

    Zaha to Palace confirmed

    😆 Puncheon

  17. Siva Mohan
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 9 months ago

    [Transfers] Wilfried Zaha returns to former club Crystal Palace on a season long loan deal. #MUFC

  18. Siva Mohan
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 9 months ago

    Matt Law @Matt_Law_DT
    Diego Costa not part of Chelsea training today as club assess extent of hamstring injury but not yet ruled out of Everton game #cfc

    1. Siva Mohan
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      Sky Sports News HQ @SkySportsNewsHQ
      BREAKING: Chelsea say Diego Costa has a "minor muscular injury" and will be monitored over the next few days. #SSNHQ

      ESPN FC @ESPNFC
      Chelsea tell Sky Sports News that Diego Costa has "minor muscular injury" and will be monitored amid reports he faces six weeks out

  19. HP.
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 9 months ago

    Is having sanchez, hazard and di maria to costly? Should i downgrade one and improve my team elsewhere. Also if should downgrade one, who?

    1. Dogba
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      Not too costly, but I don't think di Maria is a good pick as I'm unsure about his fitness and FPL potential. Depends a lot on where he's positioned and we have no idea yet.

    2. Game of Stones
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      Yes, that too costly - no need for Di Maria yet, Sanchez is a risk at this stage imo, would keep Hazard

    3. LMNO
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      a bit early for sanchez and ADM I think

  20. Rambo Motin
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 9 months ago

    Going to wildcard this team on the International Break if all goes well

    Krul ( Elliot )

    Azpil Clyne 4.0 ( 4.0 4.0 )

    Ramsey Sterling Fab Siggy ( Marney )

    Aguero Adebayor Rooney

  21. Habozekry
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 9 months ago

    Lukaku will play
    "The Belgian striker is expected to shrug off a toe complaint and line-up against the Londoners for the first time in his Toffees career this weekend."

    1. Aaron Ramessi - Straya
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      would love to see him score against them...

      1. Habozekry
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 9 months ago

        and what about Eto'o and Lukaku scoring ? 😀

  22. Irish Madridista ⭐
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 9 months ago

    For all of those deciding on whether to get Aguero or not.. Is he worth the hit or not.. etc.

    Do you have Jovetic? If not, get him in first. He represents WAY more value for money at the moment, and if you still want some Aguero, go with both.

    But if Jovetic has managed to oust Dzeko (quite likely seeing as Pellegrini signed Jovetic himself and he's the most in form), then he is the most essential forward in the game this year at only 8.0.

    Well, that's how I see it anyway..

    Members, look at his stats.

    Non-members, his stats are pathetic don't worry 😉

    1. Demí
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      Echo

      1. Aaron Ramessi - Straya
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 9 months ago

        Echo

      2. Irish Madridista ⭐
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 9 months ago

        Can you remove the other post Demi?

        1. Demí
          • 13 Years
          9 years, 9 months ago

          Unfortunately not

    2. Irish Madridista ⭐
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      😳 browser freaked out and posted twice.. Sorry 😳

    3. Aaron Ramessi - Straya
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      costa ---> kun for free will do me just fine 😉

      1. Irish Madridista ⭐
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 9 months ago

        If he gets 20 minutes and one goal, and Jovetic gets 90 minutes and 2 goals, you'll have wasted a lot of budget, and that's not too far fetched a possibility either 😉

        1. Camp No No
          • 10 Years
          9 years, 9 months ago

          Even if they both get just one goal, but Jovetic plays 60 minutes against Kün's 30, Jovetic presents massively better value.

    4. The Finnisher
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      Because there is no way to check one's stats outside the members area 🙄

      He won't "oust" Dzeko - there will ALWAYS be rotation with Man City's strikers. Always.

      1. Billy Gilmore
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 9 months ago

        Except Aguero, whose rotation is hamstring related.

        1. Dogba
          • 11 Years
          9 years, 9 months ago

          😆

    5. Jinswick
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      If he or Dzeko were to be nailed on then I'd agree, at that price they are almost essential.

      However, I think it's still unclear how they'll lineup once all 3 are 100% fit.

      My view is that Aguero will start the majority and the other 2 will share gametime. Dzeko is also a favourite of Pelle and he just signed a bumper new deal.

      1. Irish Madridista ⭐
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 9 months ago

        Hmm you may be right there Jinswick! Seems like a likely scenario.

    6. Arvin-ation
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      lol.

      1. Arvin-ation
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 9 months ago

        No Aguero for you, IM?

        1. Irish Madridista ⭐
          • 13 Years
          9 years, 9 months ago

          At the moment, no... Next week, maybe.

          Going to give Rooney 1 more week.

          1. Arvin-ation
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 10 Years
            9 years, 9 months ago

            I wouldn't do Rooney-->Aguero.

            Probably the way to go.
            Good luck!

      2. Irish Madridista ⭐
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 9 months ago

        ? 🙁

        1. Arvin-ation
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 10 Years
          9 years, 9 months ago

          Just lolling at your slightly anti-Aguero(GW3) Attitude 😀

          1. Irish Madridista ⭐
            • 13 Years
            9 years, 9 months ago

            Slightly 😉

            I love him, and think he's by far the best striker in the league, but when Jovetic might play 4 times longer than him, I'm gonna go with Jovetic first.

  23. JonnyOnionRings
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 9 months ago

    Doubt it. According to TotalFPL he is at 82%. He might rise on the off chance people want to get rid of Costa is this injury is true but I doubt he will. I got him in anyway just incase

    1. Tinchy Sneijder
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      Who might rise?

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

        Sorry, reply fail. Kun I'm on about

  24. ADucksBehind
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 9 months ago

    Costa to Ade or Jovetic for free?

    1. JasonG123
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      If he's out then yes.

  25. Jinswick
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 9 months ago

    Best move?

    A) Chambers & Costa -> Dummet & Aguero (4 points)

    B) Tadic & Costa -> Sanchez & Adebayor/Jov (4 points)

    C) Costa -> Sturridge/Ade/Jov

    1. FISSH
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      costa > Jov

    2. Aaron Ramessi - Straya
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      cant pass judgement til we know full extent of costa's injury...

      C if he is out would be good, but who knows atm...

    3. Dogba
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      Don't ditch Tadic 😮 Great fixtures and he's ticking along.

      I'd wait for news. If Costa is ruled out, go for C. If not save the FT for the break.

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

        I know, I did get him for the mid term but am concerned with SOT's attack.

        B) potentially gives 2 peno takers for top 6 sides, one of whom is playing oop.

        1. Dogba
          • 11 Years
          9 years, 9 months ago

          Yeah I like Sanchez a lot, but he and Arsenal looked knackered last night after 90 minutes midweek.

        2. Dogba
          • 11 Years
          9 years, 9 months ago

          In other words I think it's one GW too early for Sanchez, especially factoring in the hit.

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

            Yeah, could be right. He's young and very fit though, and we don't play till Sunday (and it's Leicester). I'm biased though mind.... 🙂

            You prefer Ade or Jovetic?

            Jovetic seems a bit 1 week punty....

  26. JonnyOnionRings
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 9 months ago

    Anybody questioning Costa's injury. Lets not forget its Mourinho here, he always says a player is injured or not playing, just for them to play and score or contribute.

    He is the master of Mind-games. I can only imagine he has stumbled across FPL and wants to cause havoc.

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

      Ha, I like the idea that Mourinho has time to mind-games out FPL

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

        If he has time for the ice bucket challenge, I know he has time for FPL 🙂

    2. Tinchy Sneijder
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      It could be someone in this room

      1. Camp No No
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 9 months ago

        Ah, you got me busted. Guess I can as well just admit it. 😉

  27. Rambo Motin
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 9 months ago

    A : Hazard + Rose

    B: Fabregas + Azpil

    1. Game of Stones
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      Azpi not nailed, so A

    2. Aaron Ramessi - Straya
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      B

    3. Dogba
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      I'm not a huge fan of Tottenham's fixtures, but I'd still go A. If you're on WC I'd keep looking in the 5M bracket.

  28. Djerbil
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 9 months ago

    England squad includes... Jack Colback and Calum Chambers

    1. Djerbil
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      Fabian Delph and Danny Rose also in

    2. Aaron Ramessi - Straya
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      and danny rose

  29. JasonG123
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 9 months ago

    Is Ade worth a hit for Costa? Or just play Wisdom and lose out on the price rises? Basically will Adebayor score 4 more points than Wisdom?

  30. I-Taught-Danny-Welbeck-How-…
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 9 months ago

    Was going to captain Rooney but then saw he was in the early kick off. Rules is rules. Dammit

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

      3-2 to burnley, rooney can still get a brace

    2. Bun Rab
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      Worked 1st week!