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Out latest article analyses the Opta-driven expected goals (xG) data that is available to subscribers in the Members’ area.

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  1. el polako
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 3 days ago

    Good Evening !

    1. Michelle Davin
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 3 days ago

      Hola!

    2. Legomané
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 3 days ago

      Evening 🙂

  2. Michelle Davin
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 3 days ago

    Fraser or Ings to bench?

    1. Tcheco
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 3 days ago

      Fraser

    2. Salahlulijah
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 3 days ago

      Ings

    3. KujaliaFC
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 3 days ago

      I have Fraser, Ings, and Richarlison. I'm on Richarlison on the bench currently. Am I wrong?

      1. Michelle Davin
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 3 days ago

        I have him too,and didnt even consider him.Il check Mearsons predictions and probably base my decision on what he says.

      2. CaTriEm
        • 13 Years
        8 years, 3 days ago

        You're a lunatic.

        1. KujaliaFC
          • 14 Years
          8 years, 3 days ago

          He's been earning me points every week. He's due a blank, milord.

          1. DantheManinaPan
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 12 Years
            8 years, 3 days ago

            Perfect logic, that.

        2. The Finnisher
          • 15 Years
          8 years, 3 days ago

          He's scored from 3 out of his 4 shots so far this season - last season he scored from 5 of nearly 100. It's not that mental to think maybe he has over-achieved so far

          1. darth_valdes
            • 11 Years
            8 years, 3 days ago

            ^ agree so much although I hope he doesn't blank cause I got him.

    4. Sideways Backwards
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 3 days ago

      Fraser has good recent history v Everton, 2 goals which is on more reason swaying me to get him in.

      1. Michelle Davin
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 3 days ago

        Also true,but a striker still has more chance

        1. Sideways Backwards
          • 11 Years
          8 years, 3 days ago

          But less points for a goal and no cleanie point

  3. Tcheco
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 3 days ago

    Got it. Salah(C)

  4. Scotty B
    • 14 Years
    8 years, 3 days ago

    Coleman > Bellerin for a -4 yay or nay?

    1. Tcheco
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 3 days ago

      Both have great fixtures, coin flip

    2. George Sillett
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 3 days ago

      Here we go again.

    3. Salahlulijah
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 3 days ago

      Not for a - 4

    4. Chazz69
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 3 days ago

      Arsenal are terrible .....

        1. Scotty B
          • 14 Years
          8 years, 3 days ago

          What do you mean?

    5. Legomané
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 3 days ago

      Nope

    6. Big Ping
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 3 days ago

      Not sure if troll...

      1. Scotty B
        • 14 Years
        8 years, 3 days ago

        What does that mean?

  5. KujaliaFC
    • 14 Years
    8 years, 3 days ago

    Should I bench Ings or Richarlison?

    1. Slartibartfast
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 3 days ago

      No

    2. Salahlulijah
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 3 days ago

      on here 6 years and still asking questions like that...geeez!

      1. 32chickens
        • 16 Years
        8 years, 3 days ago

        Always learning

        1. KujaliaFC
          • 14 Years
          8 years, 3 days ago

          This. I'm quite bad at this game. I benched Wan Bissaka and Mikhitaryan in GW1 and GW2 respectively. I've left about 30 points on the bench to far.

          1. DantheManinaPan
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 12 Years
            8 years, 3 days ago

            Wan-Bissaka wasn't a mistake - it was pretty sensible. Mkhi though....

            Either way, with so much money on the bench it's no wonder!

    3. Botman and Robben
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 3 days ago

      Richarlison

    4. 32chickens
      • 16 Years
      8 years, 3 days ago

      Bench ricky

    5. KujaliaFC
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 3 days ago

      That's my thinking. I suspect that Ings might profit in GW3.

    6. J ⚒ Gimme ur Mané
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 3 days ago

      How have you got yourself into this situation?

      What’s the rest of your mid/fwd?

    7. Kered
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 3 days ago

      Bench the forward, simply because he gets less points per goal and Everton with the better fixture.

      1. Kered
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        8 years, 3 days ago

        I can only assume this is an issue because you just brought in ings and feel obliged to play him? Or are you really that unsure?

  6. DanLynch
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 3 days ago

    Who’s the best 4.5 mid to get?

    1. KujaliaFC
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 3 days ago

      I'm tempted to get Guendouzi. He seems nailed. If he makes many forward runs against the lesser teams, he might be worth a punt.

    2. Salahlulijah
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 3 days ago

      One with low ownership so won’t fall in value as I assume you’ll never start him

      1. KujaliaFC
        • 14 Years
        8 years, 3 days ago

        If he gets further forward against the lesser teams, I may play him against the lesser teams.

        I probably won't get him though. Drafting in Ings has freed up a lot of budget, so I will probably plump for a more attacking player like a winger or playmaker.

      2. doublyG
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        8 years, 3 days ago

        This makes no sense! Surely you want someone who plays every game and gets you 2 if he comes on. If he will rot on your bench anyway who cares if his value goes down

      3. Critical Observer
        • 10 Years
        8 years, 3 days ago

        Those with low ownership still lose value due to what we call gravity.

      4. badgerboy
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        8 years, 3 days ago

        That's a fallacy. Price changes happen on a % basis. If you own a low ownership player it takes less folk to sell him for a drop. Hypothetically if your player is owned by 9 other people and two of them sell you would get a price drop.

  7. Salahlulijah
    • 8 Years
    8 years, 3 days ago

    Salah to Mkhi for a -4?
    With Vardy being suspnded thinking Mkhi could be on pens

    1. Chazz69
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 3 days ago

      Lunacy ! Arsenal are awful

      1. KujaliaFC
        • 14 Years
        8 years, 3 days ago

        They were decent against Chelsea. They were only awful against City, and they have decent fixtures coming up.

    2. Robin Cook
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 3 days ago

      Mkhi on pens because Vardy suspended? I don't get it.

      1. Botman and Robben
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 3 days ago

        Same.

    3. Salahlulijah
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 3 days ago

      Was taking the piss. Well done for spotting

      1. J ⚒ Gimme ur Mané
        • 12 Years
        8 years, 3 days ago

        How did that go straight over everyone’s head....

  8. Legomané
    • Has Moderation Rights
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 3 days ago

    Evening all.
    Thoughts on Mané in for Eriksen or Mahrez for a (-4) hit this week would be greatly appreciated.
    I'm lumbered with both of these early season flops, and despite Eriksen's 'Goals imminent table' appeal, I'm considering moving one or the other on - slightly leaning toward Riyad out, partially due to imminent price fall 😮
    So, who would you move, and why?
    Or, is there any chance that both these premium options could be the players that everyone else is shuffling their squads around next week to try and fit in?!!
    Other options I'm considering are a double switch of Erik/Mahrez + Peltier > Mkhi/Rich/Pedro + Alonso (-8)...but -8 seems a touch 'rage' at this stage!
    Cheers 🙂

    Foster
    Mendy Robertson Pereira Peltier
    Salah Eriksen Mahrez
    Aguero Arnautovic Ings

    (Patricio H.Costa AWB** Kenedy**)
    < 0.9 ITB >

    1. Salahlulijah
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 3 days ago

      I’d ship out eriksen with spurs tough fixtures and Trippier taking some of his set pieces away

      1. Legomané
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 3 days ago

        Guaranteed starter at least, nervy about Mahrez participating this w/e

    2. The Mighty Hippo
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 3 days ago

      Mahrez to Mane looks like the best option. I'd keep Eriksen, he's consistently good and can return points whatever the opposition.

    3. Botman and Robben
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 3 days ago

      No hit

    4. J ⚒ Gimme ur Mané
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 3 days ago

      I think Eriksen to Mané will pay off both short term and long term.

      Think mane will probably pay your -4 back immediately vs Brighton at home.

  9. Mackans
    • 8 Years
    8 years, 3 days ago

    Draft: Monreal or Mustafi?

    1. Chazz69
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 3 days ago

      Monreal

      1. Fantastisk
        • 8 Years
        8 years, 3 days ago

        Monreal not awful in your eyes?

        1. doublyG
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 13 Years
          8 years, 3 days ago

          As an Arsenal fan he's by far our best left back. He's been really good over the years

          1. Fantastisk
            • 8 Years
            8 years, 3 days ago

            Check his post history.

    2. 32chickens
      • 16 Years
      8 years, 3 days ago

      Monreal upside higher

    3. KujaliaFC
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 3 days ago

      I brought in Socrates.

    4. Legomané
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 3 days ago

      Monreal

    5. doublyG
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 3 days ago

      Monreal. More attacking potential

    6. J ⚒ Gimme ur Mané
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 3 days ago

      Monreal, don’t think Arsenal defence is currently worth 5.5 a piece though.

  10. Assist me a river
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 3 days ago

    Need some advise guys!

    Lowton to Pereira?

    Yes / No?

    1. Salahlulijah
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 3 days ago

      Yes if not a hit

    2. 32chickens
      • 16 Years
      8 years, 3 days ago

      Yes
      Even with vardy out

    3. Legomané
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 3 days ago

      I'd rather save a FT, but enjoying owning Pereira 🙂

    4. Michelle Davin
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 3 days ago

      Be quick.Pereira to increase in price

  11. barracuda
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 3 days ago

    Play

    A- Ings

    B- Fraser

    1. 32chickens
      • 16 Years
      8 years, 3 days ago

      Ings

    2. Sideways Backwards
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 3 days ago

      B, decent recent history v Everton

    3. Legomané
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 3 days ago

      Ings

    4. barracuda
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 3 days ago

      Thank you

  12. Jafooli
    • 14 Years
    8 years, 3 days ago

    Why doesn’t the Scout Cast have the dart board feature anymore. Where the guests chucked ‘arras at a black & red zones board to win prizes. Really enjoyed that.

    Mark also looks younger these days.

  13. oi no professionals
    • 15 Years
    8 years, 3 days ago

    Lucas > Richarlison for a -4 hit?

    1. Ligdon
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 3 days ago

      Not sure its aorth a -4 but tbh id probably go for it

    2. Legomané
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 3 days ago

      Not the worst hit. Moura not really a long term hold.

  14. Mackans
    • 8 Years
    8 years, 3 days ago

    Draft:

    A. Ings (LEI)
    B. Wood (ful)
    C. Deeney (CRY)

    1. 32chickens
      • 16 Years
      8 years, 3 days ago

      A

    2. Legomané
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 3 days ago

      Ings . Wood perhaps if he hadn't had Europa this week.

  15. Over Midwicket
    • 14 Years
    8 years, 3 days ago

    Captain Kun or Salah?

    1. Salahlulijah
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 3 days ago

      The poll will tell you the consensus

    2. Crystal Ball
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 3 days ago

      salah

    3. Ligdon
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 3 days ago

      Gotta be mo this week imo

  16. Pia06rc
    • 8 Years
    8 years, 3 days ago

    Mane or Hazard on a WC? Have Salah, Robertson and Alonso already

    1. 32chickens
      • 16 Years
      8 years, 3 days ago

      Haz as you have salah

    2. Crystal Ball
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 3 days ago

      hazard as differential with liverpool's fixtures

    3. Legomané
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 3 days ago

      I'm anxious about Hazard. Madrid lurking?

      1. vova
        • 16 Years
        8 years, 3 days ago

        He said that he isn't leaving this year and Chelsea wouldn't sell after the transfer window has closed and they won't be able to get a replacement until January.

        1. Legomané
          • Has Moderation Rights
          • 9 Years
          8 years, 3 days ago

          Fair enough. Madrid have a history of being persistent though 🙂

    4. vova
      • 16 Years
      8 years, 3 days ago

      I went Mane but left enough ITB to do Mane to Hazard next gameweek.

      1. TurboTastic!
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 2 days ago

        This

  17. Crystal Ball
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 3 days ago

    Richarlison or Pedro? Why?

    1. Salahlulijah
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 3 days ago

      Why not?

    2. Ligdon
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 3 days ago

      Richarl as hes the man on form and has the fixtures

    3. It’s gonna Ben Mee
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 3 days ago

      I have both

    4. rick ding whoop
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 3 days ago

      i'm going pedro only because what they said on the scoutcast,

  18. Jafooli
    • 14 Years
    8 years, 3 days ago

    Oh cock...Schneiderlin red flagged, when did that happen?

    Already made three transfers, none of which were Schneiderlin or AWB 😮

    1. badgerboy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 3 days ago

      Silva ruled him out in his press conference earlier 🙁

      1. Jafooli
        • 14 Years
        8 years, 3 days ago

        Pressers today?

        Oh well, hopefully back for the following week. Tomkins a decent one man bench.

        Screwed if Liverpool & City decide to rotate 😮

        1. badgerboy
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 11 Years
          8 years, 3 days ago

          She'll be right.

    2. Legomané
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 3 days ago

      Kenedy + AWB here 😮

      1. badgerboy
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        8 years, 3 days ago

        You knew the Kenedy red flag was coming.

        1. Legomané
          • Has Moderation Rights
          • 9 Years
          8 years, 3 days ago

          Yep, didn't see AWB red coming 😆

          1. badgerboy
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 11 Years
            8 years, 3 days ago

            😀

      2. Jafooli
        • 14 Years
        8 years, 3 days ago

        Third bencher?

    3. Lord.
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 3 days ago

      He went with an injury in the first half last week.

    4. Warby84
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 3 days ago

      Just 1 week for I believe

  19. Mackans
    • 8 Years
    8 years, 3 days ago

    Draft: Bring in Shaw or Young? (Long term)

    1. Ligdon
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 3 days ago

      Niether for long term

    2. Legomané
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 3 days ago

      Young by miles

      1. Mackans
        • 8 Years
        8 years, 3 days ago

        Why?

  20. evolve89
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    8 years, 3 days ago

    Am I mad if I go B.silva -> maddison? Why no love for maddison around?

    1. badgerboy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 3 days ago

      There's is Maddison love everywhere on here.

    2. Ligdon
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 3 days ago

      Too much Maddison love on here imo

    3. doublyG
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 3 days ago

      Underlying stats are underwhelming

      1. Fantastisk
        • 8 Years
        8 years, 3 days ago

        Possibly as overrated as wolves assets at the start of the season...

    4. Salahlulijah
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 3 days ago

      I like Maddison. Prefer Bilva though as he plays for City

    5. The Finnisher
      • 15 Years
      8 years, 3 days ago

      He was good for the first half vs Man United but has been quiet (despite scoring - a deflection a might add) since.

  21. grapesland
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 16 Years
    8 years, 3 days ago

    You know your season started okay when you cant find one single sensible move to make with two free transfers availible going into gw3

    1. Fantastisk
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 3 days ago

      Post your team, come on buddy. We'll find it.

      1. grapesland
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 16 Years
        8 years, 3 days ago

        My mother suggests Stephens to Westwood to avoid the drop

        Like she did with my father

    2. Richd
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 3 days ago

      There’s always a move.

    3. Pras (FPL)
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 3 days ago

      Share your team - people here may convince you to take a hit

      1. grapesland
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 16 Years
        8 years, 3 days ago

        I wont risk ending up with Maddison

        1. Fantastisk
          • 8 Years
          8 years, 3 days ago

          Lol

  22. Sideways Backwards
    • 11 Years
    8 years, 3 days ago

    Best midfield options up to £5.5m?
    Fraser, Neves, other?

    1. Ligdon
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 3 days ago

      Fraser for sure

  23. Hargo
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 3 days ago

    DDG Hamer
    Robertson Mendy Luiz PVA Bednarek
    Salah Mane Mahrez Neves Stephens
    Aguero King Kamara

    2 FT 0 ITB

    Any suggestions?

    1. Richd
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 3 days ago

      Neves and king have to go. Get Ings and Kante ?

    2. Ligdon
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 3 days ago

      King to ings and neves to fraser ?

  24. REMILAN
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 3 days ago

    King (Everton) or Cairney (Burley) both home games?

    1. Salahlulijah
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 3 days ago

      King 100%

    2. Ligdon
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 3 days ago

      If you still jave king you have to play him

    3. Lord.
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 3 days ago

      King if you haven’t sold him yet.

      1. REMILAN
        • 10 Years
        8 years, 3 days ago

        Okay thanks, wasn't sure if a tired Burnley would be worn out and worth a shout on Cairney.

        King is definitely my next sale

  25. BIind Moth
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 3 days ago

    Can you remember a while back when the Wolves manager said he wont change his tactics in the Prem? Surely he wont play a 3-4-3 against Man City?

    1. badgerboy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 3 days ago

      Yeah and he hasn't so far.

    2. Collie01
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 3 days ago

      I hope he does. Think teams gave City too much respect last year and didn't really have a go at beating them.

      1. badgerboy
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        8 years, 3 days ago

        Apart from Huddersfield and nearly Newcastle anyone who's sat back has been beaten. Might as well go for it.

  26. FPL SWOT
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    8 years, 3 days ago

    Where do we all sit with Aubameyang?

    1. Salahlulijah
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 3 days ago

      Fixtures turning could be lethal

    2. Slartibartfast
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 3 days ago

      Hoping for a little niggle to keep him out for just this weekend... still have Lacazette.

    3. Jonny JAB
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 2 days ago

      Time for him to repay the faith after starting with him over Aguero ... Salah is my captain this week with Aub vice. Aub looks good when he's played and seemed unlucky not to get in the points so far, happily hold for now!

  27. evolve89
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    8 years, 3 days ago

    Hamer
    Mendy Robertson PVA
    Salah Mane Bsilva Rich Mkhi
    Kun Arna
    Pat Kamara Peltier WB

    2 FT and 0 itb. Can I use a FT somewhere? Considering silva -> maddison

    1. Salahlulijah
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 3 days ago

      I’d change Pat and roll over 2 transfers for next week

  28. HavertzHero
    • 11 Years
    8 years, 3 days ago

    Bench 1
    A Ings
    B Fraser
    C Wilson

  29. Scotty B
    • 14 Years
    8 years, 3 days ago

    Start Cook or Kamara?

  30. Mackans
    • 8 Years
    8 years, 3 days ago

    Hazard -> Sanchez worth a hit?

    1. Mackans
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 3 days ago

      Sanchez -> Hazard*