Scout Notes

The Stock Check – Gameweek 29 – Sunday

Dele Alli and Christian Eriksen grab the goals as Tottenham prevail against Southampton without the injured Harry Kane. Manolo Gabbiadini limps off at the Lane as James Ward-Prowse and Ryan Bertrand stake a claim for our double Gameweek plans. Elsewhere, Sergio Aguero maintains his goal-a-game home record against Liverpool, while Antonio Valencia’s FPL form goes from strength to strength as a much-changed United breeze past Middlesbrough.

On the Rise

Dele Alli, Christian Eriksen
While Son Heung-min failed to take advantage of a role up front, the Spurs midfield duo delivered the goods yet again as Mauricio Pochettino’s men brushed aside the absence of Harry Kane to see off Southampton.

With Kane on the sidelines, Alli stepped up to convert a first-half penalty after he was initially felled in the box. Impressively, that’s his eleventh goal in the last 12 Gameweeks, showing just why the starlet is currently backed by 27% of FPL managers.

Post-match, though, his manager admitted there is no real pecking order in Kane’s absence, going on to say “everyone can take the penalty. Whoever wants to take it that’s fine by me”.

It remains to be seen if Alli retains spot-kick duties. Regardless, today’s outcome already delivered a blow to Son Heung-min and the 95,000+ who acquired the South Korean.

Meanwhile, sitting in just 14% of squads, Eriksen’s opener – a first goal since Gameweek 16 – kept his tally ticking over behind team-mate Alli in fourth spot in the FPL midfield standings.

Having also racked up eight assists in the previous 12, the Dane’s all-round contribution heightens the appeal of a Spurs double-up in the centre of the park ahead of a run that pits them against Burnley, Swansea City, Watford and Bournemouth in the next four rounds of fixtures.

Sergio Aguero
Handed an extended stay of execution by many due to Kane’s injury and Zlatan Ibrahimovic’s ban, Aguero remained in over 21% of FPL squads ahead of the visit from Liverpool.

Yet again, the Argentine delivered at home to the Anfield outfit – he’s now scored in all five Etihad league matches with them. Granted, his performance hardly smacked of someone at the top of their game yet with Kane and Ibrahimovic still missing for Gameweek 30, most Aguero owners will now be content to retain his serves as Pep Guardiola’s men pay visit to Arsenal’s unconvincing defence.

There’s no doubt, though, that a lack of explosive returns continues to cause concern – Aguero has now failed to produce double-figures in each of his last 11 league outings.

Given that he travels to Chelsea in Gameweek 31 – at a time when Ibrahimovic will then be available for United’s home clash with Everton – he’ll need to deliver at the Emirates to avoid an exodus.

James Ward-Prowse, Ryan Bertrand
Combining for Southampton’s opener at White Hart Lane, the duo maintained their fine recent form ahead of a run that hands them 11 fixtures in the final nine Gameweeks.

Priced at just 5.0 and owned by a mere 0.3% of FPL managers, Ward-Prowse has started seven of the Saints’ previous eight league matches, with today’s strike meaning that he has bagged two goals and an assist in his last five league outings.

Supplying the cross for Ward-Prowse’s goal, Bertrand’s penchant for picking up points at both ends of the pitch has been remarkably impressive of late, with four assists and two clean sheets in Southampton’s last six.

Residing in just 2.1% of squads, the left-back continues to be overlooked due to a somewhat prohibitive price tag of 5.4 compared with Maya Yoshida and Jack Stephens at 4.3 and 4.0 respectively.

Yet today’s display once again suggests that he could be worth the extra outlay once the double Gameweeks are confirmed.

Antonio Valencia
There can be little doubt – the United defender’s first goal of the season could barely be more fortuitous after a disastrous error from Victor Valdes allowed him the luxury of sealing a 3-1 win at the Riverside.

Nonetheless, today’s strike continued an excellent run of form that has now produced attacking or defensive returns in seven of the last eight league outings.

Snapped up by over 58,000 FPL managers ahead of Gameweek 29, Valencia sits in over 12% of squads and with Jose Mourinho’s side set to play 11 times in the remaining nine rounds of fixtures, his points potential at both ends of the pitch is likely to see the Ecuadorian emerge as a popular pick for our five-man defences.

Juan Mata
While Henrikh Mkhitaryan was named amongst the subs, Mata retained his starting role as Jose Mourinho made seven alterations to cope with the hectic schedule.

The Spaniard has now started four successive league matches, producing two goals and an assist during that period, having teed up Jesse Lingard for United’s second at the Stadium of Light.

Owned by a mere 3.2% of FPL managers, the playmaker is another who could play his way into contention for our Wildcards once the doubles are finally scheduled.

His acquisition does come with a caveat, though – Mourinho’s tendency for turning to physical replacements late on in matches means that Mata has managed 90 minutes on just one occasion this season.

In Decline

Manolo Gabbiadini
Having struck six times in four outings across all competitions since arriving at St Mary’s, Gabbiadini was on many Fantasy managers’ radars due to Southampton’s expected pair of double Gameweeks.

After limping off early in today’s loss at the Lane with a groin injury, the Italian’s 10% FPL owners – including the 7,000+ who have transferred him in since yesterday – are now fretting over his availability ahead of a schedule that hands him back-to-back home encounters against Bournemouth and Palace before travelling to Palace in Gameweek 32.

Priced at 6.9, his potential absence may send many back to the drawing board ahead of the doubles as we look elsewhere for value alternatives for our three-man frontlines.

Son Heung-min
As mentioned, the fact that Alli took on penalty duties in Sunday’s victory has already dented Son’s appeal. It was believed that the South Korean would be in the box-seat for spot-kicks in Kane’s absence, having shown his intent earlier in the season.

Away from that incident, Son also struggled to retain possession in the second period as the central striker and was withdrawn on 75 minutes, with Vincent Janssen impressing in his brief cameo late on.

With Son now set for long-haul flights over the international break, there could be some doubts over his pitch time in the Gameweek 30 visit to Burnley.

Henrikh Mkhitaryan
Devoid of the injured Paul Pogba and suspended Zlatan Ibrahimovic, Mourinho’s decision to omit the Armenian from his starting line-up for the trip to Middlesbrough raised a few eyebrows.

Citing the club’s busy schedule, the Red Devils’ boss instead relied on fringe players such as Ashley Young, Marouane Fellaini and Jesse Lingard to help make the difference as Mkhitaryan warmed the bench throughout.

His decision vindicated with a 3-1 win, there are fears that Mourinho’s teamsheets will continue to cause concern for the run-in.

Mkhitaryan had previously started each of the last seven league matches he had been available for but today’s selection suggests that, with United still in with a shout of Europa League success, there is growing uncertainty over Mkhitaryan’s minutes once again.

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1,780 Comments Post a Comment
  1. Danstoke82
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 10 days ago

    Morning all.

    Not to shabby a GW. 88 points (-4) all out. Was looking so good on Saturday night but was then treated to a blank from Son and Mane on Sunday.

    Anyway, what to do with this team? Thinking about bringing in Valencia for Chambers, should I hold and see what happens first?.

    Heaton (Jakupovic)
    Coleman Alonso A.Smith (Robertson) (Chambers)
    Sanchez Son Mane Sigurdsson (T Carroll)
    Lukaku Llorente Vardy

    1FT £5.5ITB

    1. Kings of Lyon ★
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 10 days ago

      Transfer looks good but id wait until next friday

      1. Moin
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        7 years, 10 days ago

        This.

    2. Tibbs
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 10 days ago

      Serious cash available, would await news still.

    3. athreya
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 10 days ago

      Why not costa for Llorente?

  2. UnitedFan
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 10 days ago

    Evans > ?

    A) Robertson
    B) Maguire
    C) Fernandez

    1. Tibbs
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 10 days ago

      Bit of a crap shoot tbh. Personally go for the cheapest as assume will be 5th def. cash could be used elsewhere

      1. UnitedFan
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 10 days ago

        Thanks

    2. HVT
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 10 days ago

      Feels a waste, nothing else to do with your team?

      D- Yoshida
      For me.

      1. UnitedFan
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 10 days ago

        Nothing else depending on Sanchez news but I have another FT for that. How nailed is Yoshida? Would he be playing during the DGWs?

        1. HVT
          • 13 Years
          7 years, 10 days ago

          I've been doing some research on Soton def, and most seem to think Yosh is nailed with Stephens under threat from Caercas once fit.

          1. Pariße
            • 9 Years
            7 years, 10 days ago

            Caercas 😀

            1. HVT
              • 13 Years
              7 years, 10 days ago

              Car crash?
              😉

              1. Pariße
                • 9 Years
                7 years, 10 days ago

                Close 🙂

          2. UnitedFan
            • 8 Years
            7 years, 10 days ago

            Thanks

    3. Speédy
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 10 days ago

      Maguire of those,consider Yoshi though

      1. UnitedFan
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 10 days ago

        Thanks

  3. HVT
    • 13 Years
    7 years, 10 days ago

    How serious is Antonio injury?
    Played 90mins - so can't be that bad, an international injury I take it???

    1. Kings of Lyon ★
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 10 days ago

      Cant imagine him pulling out the England squad if it wasnt something concerning. In saying that I think he'll be OK for the next GW

      1. HVT
        • 13 Years
        7 years, 10 days ago

        Mmm I think I read Toni/Slaven stating that they were 'optimistic' for a return V hull.

        I have the exact cash for Tadic (7.0) but JWP tempts me too, so I'll wait and see.

  4. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
    • 13 Years
    7 years, 10 days ago

    Pep Guardiola: “This is one of the happiest days of my life as a manager. How we played against Liverpool means a lot to me.”

    On Aguero and his late chances

    "Sergio played his best game, I am so so happy with him".

    1. AA33
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 10 days ago

      😀

    2. El-Kloppico
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 10 days ago

      Have he ever known Kun at his best?

      1. HVT
        • 13 Years
        7 years, 10 days ago

        Pep has killed Kun imho, so sad really, I've not been impressed with Pep over the season, give me Pelegríni any day.

        1. Blue&White85
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 8 Years
          7 years, 10 days ago

          I would agree that he's been poor. Fernandinho right back and Toure holding midfield is just baffling. Aguero now being forced to do too much work outside box and I think KDB is playing too deep to be effective. Defensively they are poor too.

          I do think Sterling has improved under Pep though and it will be interesting to see what he does this summer.

          1. diesel001
            • 7 Years
            7 years, 10 days ago

            City's best team IMO:

            Hart
            Zabaleta Stones Otamendi Clichy
            KDB - Fernandinho - Silva
            Sterling - Aguero - Sane

  5. athreya
    • 11 Years
    7 years, 10 days ago

    Got some great responses for a RMWCT team on the last page. My current team is

    Heaton, Pickford
    Coleman, Alonso, Brunt, Pieters, Amat
    Mane, Alexis, Alli, Son, Siggy
    Lukaku, Llorente, Carroll

    1.6 itb, 1 FT.

    I have exact cash to do Llorente + Carroll to vardy+ Barnes.

    Should I do that and forget WC for another 2 GWs?

    1. Speédy
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 10 days ago

      Delay the WC,team looks OK
      Good moves

      1. athreya
        • 11 Years
        7 years, 10 days ago

        Thanks. I guess I can afford to wait for a few days. But can't afford one more Vardy price rise.

    2. Top 210 Club
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 10 days ago

      Where is Aguero?

      1. athreya
        • 11 Years
        7 years, 10 days ago

        He entered for gw27 and existed next week. Blew my TC on him. Learnt my lesson. Will bring in sterling, Sane for next city DGW. No Kun in my team this season.

        1. Top 210 Club
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 13 Years
          7 years, 10 days ago

          Did you watch the game yesterday? He was unlucky not to have 3 or 4 goals...

          1. Mancunian
            • 10 Years
            7 years, 10 days ago

            Unlucky or wasteful?

          2. athreya
            • 11 Years
            7 years, 10 days ago

            I watched the match. Thought he should have scored more. If only he had been more clinical. He has clearly lost confidence under Pep. He is eager to impress Pep and in doing so has lost composure.

  6. Speédy
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 10 days ago

    Grant jaku
    Alonso Coleman baines brunt Maguire
    Sanchez mane eriksen siggy king
    Kun Defoe Andy
    1ft,2.0 itb
    A)Baines/brunt + Andy - Valencia + Gabbi(-4)
    B) save
    C) Andy - gabbi ( if fit )

    1. athreya
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 10 days ago

      A after we get news on gaby fitness.

    2. Tibbs
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 10 days ago

      I like A assuming Gabbi is fit. Tough who to drop from Brunt (fixtures are tightening) or Baines as double Everton. Think I would drop Brunt though.

      1. Speédy
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 10 days ago

        Not so difficult as the other one would go for rose/ Walker the week after

        1. Tibbs
          • 12 Years
          7 years, 10 days ago

          Perfect, looks good then.

  7. McQueen
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 10 days ago

    Ollson dropping 0.2M in one week. Wow. 🙁

    1. Eze Really?
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 10 days ago

      Injury serious?

      1. McQueen
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 10 days ago

        Wouldn't say so.

        Kyle Naughton to return after the break: “Two more weeks and he will be fine, as will Martin Olsson,” said Clement. #Swans

    2. TLF
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 10 days ago

      Yes very frustrating, i really hope he delivers against Borough after the IB

      1. McQueen
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 10 days ago

        Yep, only just got him two weeks ago, so would be nice to get something more than 0 points from him. 🙂

        1. TLF
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 7 Years
          7 years, 10 days ago

          Yep, i took a hit to bring him in and ditch Amat, was one of those GW28 '2 point punts'. Opted for him over Mawson, be great if he got something from the next match

      2. HVT
        • 13 Years
        7 years, 10 days ago

        Could be worse - I got Fuenes Sori for his '2 clean sheets' 🙁

  8. Atimis
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 10 days ago

    Early capitancy picks for next week ? You recon we will have some dominating pick like last week ? Cheers !

    1. HVT
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 10 days ago

      (C)osta but tempted by Siggy/Mane.

    2. Bellerinmondo
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 10 days ago

      Difficult one next week. Was set on gabby until the injury

    3. Football Weekender
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 10 days ago

      Hazard or Vardy

      1. Bellerinmondo
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 10 days ago

        Isn't vardy more effective away from home on the counter against attacking teams ?

    4. Christina.
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 10 days ago

      No. This is the week to be creative. Can't wait.

      1. Bellerinmondo
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 10 days ago

        Yup good chance for a captain punt

    5. Fred54
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 10 days ago

      Costa, Hazard, Vardy or Aguero.

      1. HVT
        • 13 Years
        7 years, 10 days ago

        Not Aguero (owner) for me Fred, pep has killed him.

        1. Fred54
          • 9 Years
          7 years, 10 days ago

          Looked scary in the last 20 mins but performances like that have been few.

          Obviously for that money need him top of his game.

          Its not every GW a nearly 13M forward returning 6 points is considered a success compared to other forwards returns.

    6. Atimis
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 10 days ago

      I will probably go with Vardy if I bring him over Costa

    7. Haggis
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 10 days ago

      This is the week to captain Marcos Alonso

      1. Christina.
        • 14 Years
        7 years, 10 days ago

        should have had 2 gls vs Stoke.

  9. HVT
    • 13 Years
    7 years, 10 days ago

    Those lost FM points (10) could be so costly at the end of the season 🙁

  10. Bellerinmondo
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 10 days ago

    Any chance kaku takes pens now he's going for golden boot and koe wants to keep him happy - if I sell baines he's bound to get a pen in the next game isn't he

    1. HVT
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 10 days ago

      Possibly

  11. Make United Great Again
    • 11 Years
    7 years, 10 days ago

    Any suggestions on the best one week punt? 5.8m max

    1. Karan14
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 10 days ago

      Redmond

      1. TLF
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 10 days ago

        Nice choice

      2. HVT
        • 13 Years
        7 years, 10 days ago

        Didn't realise he is only 5.8, had him for the first few weeks this season too!

      3. Make United Great Again
        • 11 Years
        7 years, 10 days ago

        Cheers mate. Worth a try I guess.

      4. Firminooooo
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 10 days ago

        Not Redmond. He is running around with some kind of dead animal on top of his head.

    2. HVT
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 10 days ago

      Bertie/JWP

      1. Christina.
        • 14 Years
        7 years, 10 days ago

        Long.

        Long shot though.

  12. TLF
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 10 days ago

    If the could have one goal keeper between now and the end of the season, who would you pick ?

    1. Christina.
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 10 days ago

      kojak

    2. HVT
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 10 days ago

      DDG/Lloris

      1. Eze Really?
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 10 days ago

        Lloris takes up a Spurs place. DDG is shoed in for 2 DGW's. DDG games more difficult though.

    3. Sting in the Tail
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 10 days ago

      De Gea for double game weeks

    4. Netley Lucas
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 10 days ago

      Pickford + another cheap DGW 37 keeper, DDG probably not quite worth it v cheapos.

  13. Egyptian Giza
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 10 days ago

    questions, how much is your cash league worth? mine is 100x5=500 pounds $$. Oh yeah Egyptian pounds. God bless colonialism!

    1. CL4PTRAP
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 10 days ago

      10.5K in ZAR

    2. Egyptian Giza
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 10 days ago

      My African bruda James LOL

    3. Blue&White85
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 10 days ago

      10 of us put in £200 each so £2,000 in the pot. The money is split out between league, highest score of season, two cups, manager of month, one off week win, last man standing (beat the average) and starting squad.

  14. McQueen
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 10 days ago

    Chilean outlet El Grafico claim Alexis Sanchez is "in good condition and can play" in the upcoming qualifiers based on initial tests by #AFC

    1. Fred54
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 10 days ago

      Wenger liar liar pants on fire.

      Although like I've said before Wenger trying to get Sanchez to create friction with Chile is utterly futile. He'd play on one leg for them.

      1. Fergies fledgling
        • 12 Years
        7 years, 10 days ago

        If Sanchez plays will he get unflagged?

        Wenger is so full of BS. He's the worst of the lot.

        1. McQueen
          • 8 Years
          7 years, 10 days ago

          Flag will get removed if he plays of course. Just happy to see that I won't have to remove him hopefully.

  15. HVT
    • 13 Years
    7 years, 10 days ago

    Whose the best pick regardless of money for Soton mid?
    JWP/Redmond/Tadic???

    1. Christina.
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 10 days ago

      Nah, King/Bourn going like a Boeing. 2 wins in a draw in last 3

      1. HVT
        • 13 Years
        7 years, 10 days ago

        But those fixtures/lack of DGW?

        1. Christina.
          • 14 Years
          7 years, 10 days ago

          Gabbi is the one I wanted. Might settle for Berty. I'm not dropping King for Redmond.

    2. Egyptian Giza
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 10 days ago

      Tadic. I watched the game, man had an abs sitter, is on freekicks, corners & a bare haircut

  16. No Pirlo No Party
    • 14 Years
    7 years, 10 days ago

    Heaton
    Alonso - Valencia - Cedric
    Mane - Alli - Antonio - Sigurdsson - King
    Lukaku - Llorente

    (Pickford - McAuley - Amat - Anichebe) - 1FT - £6.7 ITB

    A) Llorente --> Costa
    B) Antonio/Mane --> Sanchez
    C) Other?

    Will use the wildcard to sort out the bench ready for the doubles

  17. Judas
    • 11 Years
    7 years, 10 days ago

    Worth dropping Aguero for Vardy?

    1. Netley Lucas
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 10 days ago

      Gooner's defence looks much worse than Stoke's atm so maybe not?

      1. HVT
        • 13 Years
        7 years, 10 days ago

        Agree but Kun is his current role is so over priced,I'm tempted mate but ive housework elsewhere to do.

  18. Pauntley
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 10 days ago

    Is it worth holding on to Mane for the season? I thought he played well yesterday but can't see him getting many points in next game.

    If I switch to Sterling/Sane I can afford to upgrade Carroll to Vardy

    1. Egyptian Giza
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 10 days ago

      there are better options esp in the spurs/saints mdf

  19. Eden ACCOUNT CLOSED
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 10 days ago

    International break (N)

  20. Atimis
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 10 days ago

    Tricky one !
    If you could bring and C one, it would be:

    1. Kun
    2. Costa
    3. Vardy
    4. Other?

    1. Make Arrows Green Again
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 10 days ago

      3 Vardy

    2. Netley Lucas
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 10 days ago

      Think that order is about right.

    3. Christina.
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 10 days ago

      4, other

    4. Vyeper97
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 10 days ago

      Alli

  21. andy85wsm
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • Has Moderation Rights
    • 13 Years
    7 years, 10 days ago

    Morning all!

    A lot depends on Sanchez injury news but early thoughts about what to do with this team? 0.9, itb, 1FT

    Pickford
    Mawson - Alonso - Coleman
    Sanchez - Mane - Sigurdsson - Son - King
    Lukaku - Costa

    Heaton - Funes Mori - Brunt - Crouch

    1. Egyptian Giza
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 10 days ago

      Good morning Andy, any stream soon?
      I'd say get Valencia (yes the bandwagon master) and play 4-4-2 (tough decision who to bench) & C siggy for starters

      1. andy85wsm
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 13 Years
        7 years, 10 days ago

        Streamed last night - will probably be the last one until next week now. I MAY try and make a video this week though

      2. andy85wsm
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 13 Years
        7 years, 10 days ago

        If I go 4-4-2 I'm benching King but not sure I want to do that.

        I'd like Valencia but don't know if I need him this week.

        1. Vyeper97
          • 7 Years
          7 years, 10 days ago

          this

    2. Karan14
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 10 days ago

      If Sanchez is fit maybe you could try these moves.
      Son to Pedro?
      Or
      FM/Brunt to Valencia?

      1. andy85wsm
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 13 Years
        7 years, 10 days ago

        We definitely writing Son off then?

        1. greghammer95
          • 14 Years
          7 years, 10 days ago

          Yes, he's not good enough as Spurs cover after this week, as a second spurs mid you can afford for him to be benched or play like he did yesterday. I'm worried with him as my only Spurs cover.

          1. andy85wsm
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • Has Moderation Rights
            • 13 Years
            7 years, 10 days ago

            It's Burnley (a) up next at least, hopefully they'll keep things tight but yes I want Alli sooner rather than later 🙂

        2. McQueen
          • 8 Years
          7 years, 10 days ago

          Would give him another chance and maybe add Ali, Eriksen soon. Surely you can't ditch him after only one GW.

    3. Vyeper97
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 10 days ago

      Similar team and im looking at getting Alli in ASAP feel hes the one player im scared not owning atm

  22. Eze Really?
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 10 days ago

    My take on Sanchez.
    Wants to run home for Int break with all the Sxxt going on at Arsenal.
    Got hurt in a game he scored a goal, playing in a position he did not want to with team mates who are sending him to Coventry.
    Hated the thought he would not go back to Chile so exaggerated the injury and came off for a precaution.
    Both Wenger and him need some space away from each other.
    Not as concerned as most about his injury. Wenger has 2 weeks to chat with the board knowing the futures of Ozil and Sanchez.

  23. McQueen
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 10 days ago

    Hopefully he's OK.

    Chilean outlet El Grafico claim Alexis Sanchez is "in good condition and can play" in the upcoming qualifiers based on initial tests by #AFC

    1. McQueen
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 10 days ago

      Reply fail to Andy85.

    2. andy85wsm
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 10 days ago

      Aye saw that after my post. Happy enough with that, would like to keep him for now.

      1. McQueen
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 10 days ago

        Yep, also an owner. Kind of relieved as I only got him in. Got Kane to drop first.

        Saw it on Ben Dinnery's page and I thought I might share it.

        https://twitter.com/BenDinnery/status/843747684276211712

  24. Dr Robotnik
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 10 days ago

    Possible WC team. What's the verdict (assuming all are fit)?

    Pickford / Jakupovic

    Alonso / Walker / Valencia / Bertrand / Lowton

    Sanchez / Hazard / Alli / Sigurdsson / Sane

    Lukaku / Gabiadini / Barnes

    This would be a flexible formation of 3-5-2, 4-4-2, 4-5-1. Can't see any other strikers except perhaps Vardy who I would want. This is a first draft. Can anyone see any glaring issues?

    1. greghammer95
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 10 days ago

      I'm considering a similar team (you've got better TV than me). Looking at Lukaku Gabbiadini and maybe Defoe OR bench fodder (Barnes).

      I think you're only issue is though you will want Ibra around DGW time so its how you manage that, Kane if he's back, you'll also want him BUT then it may only be a couple of transfers away. Maybe Costa > Hazard to allow you to do this?

    2. athreya
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 10 days ago

      What is the Ibra plan?

      1. Dr Robotnik
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 10 days ago

        The Ibra/Kane plan is a concern. It would have to be a 2/3 transfer move by downgrading in midfield. Could go with Costa over Hazard as a place holder I suppose. Cheers

    3. JAC THE CAT
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 10 days ago

      It's a good team.

      What's the plan with Barnes when you bench boost, happy to keep a single GW player?

      1. Dr Robotnik
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 10 days ago

        It would be a transfer further down the line I guess. I don't want to get too carried away planning for every position for 7 gameweeks time.

  25. greghammer95
    • 14 Years
    7 years, 10 days ago

    Morning!

    Not a good couple of weeks for me despite lots of planning, feeling quite frustrated and now I'm left with a team that I'm not happy with, considering a WC. CAPS are the players I want to get rid of...

    De Gea, Jaku
    MCAULEY, FUNES MORI, Yoshida, Alonso, Robertson
    SON, LANZINI (Served his purpose now), COUTINHO, MANE, Grosicki (Will probably go anyways)
    Lukaku, AGUERO RONDON

    8 out of 15 players that I don't like, given most of them are the players I'd look to start its got to be time for a wildcard? No United, Arsenal OR Chelsea, crappy Spurs cover and deadwood in Rondon, Funes Mori & most likely Son too.

    To WC or not to WC. Any advice appreciated.

    1. Netley Lucas
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 10 days ago

      Yes, I count about 8 or 9, not necessarily your 8 either. We should get the DGW's announced before deadline so now looks a good time to commence the surgery.

      1. athreya
        • 11 Years
        7 years, 10 days ago

        Are you sure we will get the details before the break is over?

        1. Netley Lucas
          • 8 Years
          7 years, 10 days ago

          That is the belief of members who have studied DGW's for many years, yes.

    2. athreya
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 10 days ago

      I would say WC if we get DGW confirmation before the intl break is over. Else just transfer out the most annoying players. Between cout and rondon.

    3. JAC THE CAT
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 10 days ago

      Yes, could be a good time to play it.

      Need them fixtures announced.

    4. diesel001
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 10 days ago

      WC:

      De Gea - Pickford
      Alonso - Walker - Yoshida - Barragan - Cameron
      Alli - Pedro - Sanchez - Sterling - Siggy
      Lukaku - Costa - Barnes

      1. greghammer95
        • 14 Years
        7 years, 10 days ago

        Pretty much what I'm looking at but with Valencia in there too. Will go for Eriksen over Alli but I like that team. Can then look to get rid of Siggy for a DGW player closer to the time.

    5. Team Bobcat
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 10 days ago

      I would give son another game. Lacking match practice. Son could pay you back yet.

      Mane/Cout. Liverpools run to the end of the season is the most favourable of all. Nothing wrong with those 2.

      Could look to bring in Fuchs/Huth/Morgan if you are prepared to gamble on leicester.

      1. greghammer95
        • 14 Years
        7 years, 10 days ago

        Consider leaving the WC another week too? Then we should have DGW confirmation too. Team this week would be.

        De Gea (WBA)
        Robertson (WHU), Yoshida (BOU), Alonso (CRY)
        Son (bur), Lanzini (hul), Coutinho (EVE), Mane (EVE), Grosicki (WHU)
        Aguero (ars), Lukaku (liv)

        Bench: Jaku, McAuley, Rondon, Funes Mori

        Could use the free transfer to get rid of Rondon for Gabbiadini? (IF he is declared fit).

    6. Vyeper97
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 10 days ago

      wait for more info, try not to think about price changes too much at this stage of the season

  26. boc610
    • 12 Years
    7 years, 10 days ago

    cout needs to be dropped for a few games, his confidence is shot, he needs a breather and maybe an
    opportunity to come off the bench and change a game rather than what he's doing at the moment, which is play poorly
    for 70 mins then get hooked

    1. goriuanx
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 10 days ago

      Nobody in the squad to come in for him. Makes the Markovic loan to Hull even more confusing. Doesn't bother me if he's not a world beater, he has a pace and offers something at the very least.

      1. boc610
        • 12 Years
        7 years, 10 days ago

        if hendo came back I certainly wouldnt drop Can at the moment who was man of the match for me yesterday, on form cout would have to be the fall guy.

        1. goriuanx
          • 13 Years
          7 years, 10 days ago

          Could be Lallana as well - he's been muck for months but nobody digs him out because he's a hard working English media darling.

  27. LewanGOALski
    • 12 Years
    7 years, 10 days ago

    would it be too much?

    Coutinho + A.Carroll + Aguero

    Lanzini / King / Redmond + Vardy + D.Costa

    for -4

    thoughts..?

    1. Team Bobcat
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 10 days ago

      No one knows.

      Looks nice all the same.

      Redmond maybe for the doubles

  28. TwiggsJameson
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    7 years, 10 days ago

    Any predictions for the cut off score for the cups?

    1. Az
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 10 days ago

      I got 63 so probably 64.

      But seriously, I'd probably guess at around 70.

  29. anish10
    • 13 Years
    7 years, 10 days ago

    Sanchez (if ruled out) > Mahrez?

  30. Team Bobcat
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 10 days ago

    Valencia for which of these 2:

    a) Alonso
    b) Walker

    1. Make Arrows Green Again
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 10 days ago

      Neither. No need, not yet. Can you free up funds and upgrade another defender?

      1. Team Bobcat
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 10 days ago

        I wand to keep funds for the inevitable Sanchez move.

        Just think Alonso Walker Valencia is overkill.

        Alonso Walker Fuchs Brunt Olsson. (Current defence)

        I would be prepared to run with:

        Bertrand Valencia Fuchs Pieters.

        That would allow a strong midfield

        1. Team Bobcat
          • 7 Years
          7 years, 10 days ago

          With either Walker or Alonso

    2. Atimis
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 10 days ago

      Non

      1. Make Arrows Green Again
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 10 days ago

        Well I'd wait for the DGWs. Both will keep pace with Valencia over the next few weeks. Walker has kind fixtures and Alonso could have scored a brace at the weekend.