Scout Notes

Why Spurs weren’t able to thrash whipping boys Burnley

A lacklustre Tottenham side left it late to secure a 1-0 win over Burnley on Saturday afternoon.

As was predicted by some, Spurs looked hungover from their midweek European success in Barcelona.

We’ve analysed how they got on at Wembley Stadium to pull out some Fantasy Premier League talking points.

Tottenham Hotspur 1-0 Burnley

Goals: Christian Eriksen (£9.3m)

Assists: Harry Kane (£12.6m)

Statistically, Harry Kane (£12.6m) had his worst Premier League performance since the Gameweek 10 in his Saturday afternoon outing against Burnley. In Gameweek 17, the talismanic striker had just two shots, his lowest total for seven league matches, when Spurs faced Manchester City. Neither of his efforts at Wembley on Saturday was on target either, and only one was taken in the box. It was a far cry from what we saw of Kane between Gameweeks 11 and 15 where he was offering an average of 4.4 goal attempts per game. The 1,151,183 managers who handed him the armband will perhaps consider themselves fortunate to have picked up a stoppage-time assist.

However, those already considering the premium man’s place in their squads should consider some mitigating factors. The first was the impact of Spurs’ midweek Champions League exploits. It was clear that they were left completely shattered by the performance they put on in Barcelona, Mauricio Pochettino’s men looking very laboured all afternoon at Wembley. This was not the first time that had happened to Spurs either. In fact, after all of their Champions League group stage matches this season they were less than convincing in favourable fixtures or were defeated by other top-six sides, as you can see from the table below. With the competition now off the calendar until February, we may not see so many below-par performances from them, but of course, the Premier League games will be coming thick and fast too.

Champions League matchSubsequent Premier League result
Inter Milan 2-1 SpursBurnley 1-2 Spurs
Spurs 2-4 BarcelonaSpurs 1-0 Cardiff
PSV 2-2 SpursSpurs 0-1 Man City
Spurs 2-1 PSVCrystal Palace 0-1 Spurs
Spurs 1-0 Inter MilanArsenal 4-2 Spurs
Barcelona 1-1 SpursSpurs 1-0 Burnley

Secondly, as a result of that trip to Spain, both Son Heung-min (£8.5m) and Christian Eriksen (£9.3m) were absent from the starting line-up. That meant Kane had to drop deep and wide to make up for the lack of creativity. Erik Lamela (£6.2m), Dele Alli (£8.9m) and Lucas Moura (£7.0m) were the three chosen to play in attacking midfield behind Kane. None of them could provide service for the forward with no Spurs player creating more than the two chances each recorded by Danny Rose (£5.8m) and Moussa Sissoko (£4.9m). Lamela was by far the biggest threat with seven efforts, four in the box and two on target but failed to convert, now six Gameweeks without an attacking return. However, he still had five more goal attempts than any of his colleagues.

Finally, Sean Dyche lined up his Burnley side in a very organised and compact fashion, deploying a 4-5-1 formation. The Clarets stifled what little cohesion Spurs showed and did not look much like the whipping boys we have seen in recent weeks. In the four matches prior to Gameweek 17, Burnley had allowed an average of 11.5 shots in the penalty box per game but conceded just 10 against Spurs. Furthermore, during that period they had been shipping an average of 13 open play goal attempts per match but allowed just nine on Saturday afternoon. It is hard to decide whether that was a result of Dyche’s shrewd tactics or Spurs’ European fatigue. In all likelihood, it was probably a combination of both.

“We thought it was going to be that type of game from our point of view. We came down here with a solid formation, with a change of shape. That’s not easy, but we’ve worked on it all week because I felt it was appropriate. I’m open-minded in that respect and I’ve thought about it many times, but I didn’t want to do it in a three-game week. But there’s been good signs now in four of the last five games. There’s a resilience again and the details are getting more clear-minded. We’re still a little bit away from taking that balance into the attacking side, but we aren’t playing teams like this every week. Of course, we need results, but a lot of the game is about mentality.” – Sean Dyche

The 235,000+ Fantasy managers who signed Son for this match were left disappointed by the fact that he was absent from the starting line-up for the first time Gameweek 12. His run of consecutive starts had run for four Gameweeks, his longest streak of the campaign. That had led many to believe that he would remain a permanent fixture in the first XI during December, but this was proof that he remains a benchable option in Pochettino’s mind. However, the 75 minutes of rest may be in Son’s favour as it does increase his chances of starting Gameweek 18. We also still believe that his expected absence in January for the Asian Cup will see him play more minutes over Christmas than those in competition for his place.

The introduction of Eriksen in the second half improved things for Spurs and it was indeed the Danish international who smashed in the winning stoppage-time goal. The fact that Pochettino has not started him since Gameweek 15 has clearly been with the intention of keeping him fresh. So Eriksen should feature a lot more over Christmas now, especially with further injuries in midfield.

It was revealed on Sunday morning that Eric Dier (£4.8m) will be out until at least the new year after having surgery for appendicitis.

“Eric Dier has undergone surgery to remove his appendix. The England international midfielder was diagnosed with appendicitis after contacting our medical staff due to acute Abdominal pain. He received immediate treatment to assess and then remove the appendix. He will now undergo a period of recovery before commencing rehabilitation and it is expected he will return to training with the squad in January.” – Spurs press release

Kieran Trippier (£6.1m) came back from injury to play all 90 minutes and keep a second successive league clean sheet at Wembley. However, the Spurs’ defence was still not at its usual full strength. Juan Foyth (£5.0m) did not come through his fitness doubt and Jan Vertonghen (£5.9m) was left out of the match squad with a thigh injury. That meant Toby Alderweireld (£5.9m) was paired with Ben Davies (£5.6m) at centre-back and Rose had to play 90 minutes just days after doing so in Barcelona.

In midfield, there was a full Premier League debut for Oliver Skipp (£4.5m). He managed 75 minutes before being replaced by Son and rarely put a foot wrong. With further injuries in his position, we could see a lot more of him over the Christmas period, especially as Pochettino seems so fond of him.

“Fantastic, fantastic, I think he played like a 30-year-old man. So relaxed, trying to play forward and trying to give the team what the team needs, plenty of energy, full energy, I am so proud of him. I think everyone is proud of him. He is only 18-years-old and I think it was fantastic. Now I think it is going to be easy for him because always the debut you are nervous. I remember when it was my first game and I said to him ‘you look so relaxed. When I was 17, going to play I was so nervous’. I said ‘that is the difference between a player going to be a top player and a player who was going to be a normal player like me’. He in the last few months, of course in the USA in pre-season he shows that he can cope with the pressure to play in the first team and it was only about time and the possibility to give the opportunity. We are so happy.” – Mauricio Pochettino

The forgotten man Fernando Llorente‘s (£5.6m) made his first league appearance since Gameweek 9. In total, he has played just 21 minutes in the top flight this season, his introduction against Burnley out of desperation more than anything else.

While Burnley showed a slight improvement in defence, they remain anaemic going forward. The Clarets failed to register a single shot on target against Spurs, which is the third time they’ve done that this season. Remarkably, no other team in the league has achieved that feat more than once in 2018/19, cementing Burnley’s place as the division’s worst goal-scoring side. That boosts the clean sheet potential of Arsenal, Everton, West Ham and Huddersfield in the next four Gameweeks.

Tottenham Hotspur XI (4-2-3-1): Lloris; Rose, Davies, Alderweireld, Trippier; Skipp (Son 75′), Sissoko; Moura (Eriksen 65′), Alli, Lamela (Llorente 82′); Kane.

Burnley XI (5-4-1): Hart; Taylor, Mee, Tarkowski, Long, Bardsley; Brady (Hendrick 90+2′), Cork, Westwood, Lennon (Vokes 90+3′); Barnes (Wood 80′).

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3,459 Comments Post a Comment
  1. ♤TeddyBear♤
    • 9 Years
    5 years, 3 months ago

    I am a bit confused after watching MOTD.

    Why did Firmino not get an assist for them 3rd goal?

    They didn’t show good angels tbh

    1. Goalosaurus
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      Something about matic touch and not intended for shaq

    2. Ghost Gooner
      • 10 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      Matic changed the path of the ball to Shaq. The original pass was intended for Salah

    3. Ross From Friends
      • 5 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      @OfficialFPL
      After review, there is no assist for Shaqiri's second goal. Firmino's flicked pass was intended for Salah but Matic's touch diverted it into the path of Shaqiri

    4. ♤TeddyBear♤
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      Wow seems harsh I didn’t even notice a touch!

      Aslong as they are consistent.......

    5. cravencottage
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      Most angels are good however

  2. AYLD28
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    5 years, 3 months ago

    Fabianski Hamer
    Doherty Kolasinac Digne Schindler AWB
    Hazard Sterling Anderson Perreya Fraser
    Kane Aubam Jimenez

    1.3m itb 1FT

    I will most likely bring in Richarlison for either Perreya or Fraser next week. What else should be priorities here?

    1. Bruno Bruno!!
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      Looks good keep an eye out for news on Kolasinac and id look to downgrade Auba if he blanks in GW18 and upgrade in Midfield

      1. AYLD28
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        5 years, 3 months ago

        Thanks, this is my thinking too. I have four premium players which is an advantage I feel as many say they can only afford three.

        My defence is probably weaker than some, notably without Alonso/Robbo. Kane/Aubam are very frustrating right now

  3. Bruno Bruno!!
    • 8 Years
    5 years, 3 months ago

    Feeling pretty happy with my team for now, anything pressing or GTG for GW 18?

    Fabianski
    VanDijk Balbuena Laporte
    Son Anderson Sane Salah
    Mitrovic Jiminez Aubameyang

    Hamer Digne Doherty Camarasa

    1FT 0.9m ITB

    1. Ross From Friends
      • 5 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      Salah > Hazard/Sterling?

      1. AYLD28
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        5 years, 3 months ago

        This

    2. AYLD28
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      Id also consider Mitrovic out. Fulham look BAD

    3. AYLD28
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      Overall I like your team though

    4. lindeg
      • 5 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      i wouldnt be happy without hazard

  4. Jon Snow
    • 8 Years
    5 years, 3 months ago

    Ederson
    Robbo Alonso Doherty Digne AWB
    Sterling Sane Anderson Fraser Billing
    Jimenez Kane Wilson

    1.5itb and 2FT but no idea what to do.
    Who's the weak link?

    Kane + Fraser >> Hazard + Chicharito?

  5. TorresMagic™
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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    • 14 Years
    5 years, 3 months ago

    What would you do with this bunch if midweek is uneventful and Kola is the only doubt?

    Pat Fab
    Alonso Kola Schindler AWB Doherty
    Sane Sterling Richo Anderson Hojbjerg
    Kane Auba Jimmy

    2 FT, 0.1 in bank

    Cheers.

    1. Bruno Bruno!!
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      Downgrade one of Kane or Auba to Kamara and upgrade Hojbjerg to Hazard

      1. Bruno Bruno!!
        • 8 Years
        5 years, 3 months ago

        and take a hit to deal with Kolasinac

        1. TorresMagic™
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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          • 14 Years
          5 years, 3 months ago

          Thanks.

    2. Macam Dave
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      What's your text value out of interest mate? Similar team but I must have near 105 right? Nice team. I'd stick and hope Kane and sun get their fingers out at long last and score braces or better

      1. Macam Dave
        • 6 Years
        5 years, 3 months ago

        Sorry "you" must have 105. iPhone fail!

      2. TorresMagic™
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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        • 14 Years
        5 years, 3 months ago

        105.5

        1. Macam Dave
          • 6 Years
          5 years, 3 months ago

          Awesome.

    3. Ghost Gooner
      • 10 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      Ditch one of Kane of Auba to upgrade defence

      1. Big_Andy_GAWA
        • 12 Years
        5 years, 3 months ago

        Very nice squad, TM!

        1. TorresMagic™
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          • 14 Years
          5 years, 3 months ago

          Cheers.

    4. tsm
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      Alonso to Holebas

      1. tsm
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        5 years, 3 months ago

        And prob sterling to haz

        1. TorresMagic™
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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          • 14 Years
          5 years, 3 months ago

          Sterling is staying. Will destroy me otherwise.

          1. james 101
            • 12 Years
            5 years, 3 months ago

            Good shout. Sterling is worth keeping long term.

    5. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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      • 14 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      Cheers all.

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

      Which of Kane and Aubam are you more likely to sell?

      1. TorresMagic™
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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        • 14 Years
        5 years, 3 months ago

        Depends on money needed and captaincy.
        Auba with better fixture at least.

    7. Gruu
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      kola (if not fit) to digne and save another FT. Nice team mate

    8. ceejay106
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      I have same front three and whilst I’m tempted to downgrade one of Kane or Auba to enable me to bring in Hazard I’m scared they’ll punish me next week. Auba has Burnley and Spurs are better away from Wembley. So maybe just deal with Kola. Although I’ve also lost patience with Alonso!

  6. Gabistuta
    • 5 Years
    5 years, 3 months ago

    Hey all

    Want to ditch Brooks and Diagnana asap (4+5th mids)

    Fab - Hamer
    Alonso - Doh - AWB - Digne - Kola
    Sterl - Sane - Fando - Brooks - Diag
    Wilson - Kane - Auba

    0.9ITB 1FT

    1. Diag to Snoddy/Torreira/Iwobi/Deul
    2. Brooks to Torreira/Iwobi/Deul
    3. Both out for 2 players combined 10.5 (-4)
    4. Save FT
    5. Any other pressing issues?

    Thanks

  7. sthelenslad92
    • 8 Years
    5 years, 3 months ago

    2FT & 0.6 itb:

    Ederson - Hamer
    Bellerin - TAA - Doherty - Digne - AWB
    Sterling - Son - F Anderson - Richarlison - Fraser
    Kane - Lacazette - Chicharito

    I need to sort the defence out. Would like Auba in for Kane but then who replaces Lacazette?

    1. tsm
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      I did taa > Holebas just because of the fixtures will prob swap back to taa when he is back to health.

      This gw I did Bellerin to David Luiz, like the run of fixtures but would also consider Man U was hoping shaw is back to health

  8. Tsparkes10
    • 5 Years
    5 years, 3 months ago

    On wc:
    1. Keep Fraser? 0.4 in value on him
    2. Robbo+Luiz or VVD + Alonso
    3. Kane, Haz, Sterling, Felipe A essentials?

    1. sthelenslad92
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      1. Debating that myself
      2. VVD & Alonso
      3. I'd say yes to all but Kane, for me he's not justifying price tag.

      1. Tsparkes10
        • 5 Years
        5 years, 3 months ago

        Fraser is a tricky one. Nice cheap differential but fixtures look tough.
        Got 2 currently but loved look of Robo today
        Yh fairs. I may get rid tbh and go big in midfield

    2. ItOnlyTook9Years
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      1. Tough, I have similar, thinking I will keep.
      2. I think I'm gonna keep Robbo and VVD, and Alonso
      3. Not Kane, Sane over Sterling

      1. Tsparkes10
        • 5 Years
        5 years, 3 months ago

        1. Hmmmm
        2. Sounds nice tbf, may look at similar
        3. May go both... Who knows.

  9. james 101
    • 12 Years
    5 years, 3 months ago

    Why didn't Wilson get much game time the last two matches?

    1. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 14 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      Injury.

      1. james 101
        • 12 Years
        5 years, 3 months ago

        Thanks gents. Any rumours on when he'll be back?

        1. Maximus Bonimus Pointimus
          • 14 Years
          5 years, 3 months ago

          He came back on saturday

    2. FPL.team
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      Injured

    3. camarozz
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      Don't know but I played him like a fool. Thought it was just mind games. Him and Son 2 pts total and Auba capt 4 pts.

    4. Big_Andy_GAWA
      • 12 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      Injured and then coming back from injury..

      1. james 101
        • 12 Years
        5 years, 3 months ago

        Ok. So that was his return game. Understood. Cheers

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

    Assuming Kola is out for nxt gw il be forced to play

    Digne/Balbuena/Doherty.

    Seeing as arsenal defensively were so poor today if he has any chance of playing he will play??

    1. SAY MY NAME
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      I think if he's fit he'll play, but you have pretty good cover so I don't think you need to worry, as you say, our defence is very leaky, so unlikely to get anything other than attacking points anyway

      1. camarozz
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        5 years, 3 months ago

        Digne v Spurs and Doherty v Pool. Attacking returns is all il get I'd say?!!

        1. SAY MY NAME
          • 6 Years
          5 years, 3 months ago

          🙂 yep, but no worse chances than with Kola

  11. SAY MY NAME
    • 6 Years
    5 years, 3 months ago

    what is everyone doing with TAA? I have reasonable cover to hold, but if he's gonna miss a while i'll change him now, assume we haven't heard any more updates from Klopp?

    1. Maximus Bonimus Pointimus
      • 14 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      I’m hoping he’s back Friday

      1. SAY MY NAME
        • 6 Years
        5 years, 3 months ago

        from what Klopp said it sounds like it won't be long, fingers crossed...

    2. F_Ivanovic
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      wait for an update. Robertson, Digne, Doherty

  12. F_Ivanovic
    • 8 Years
    5 years, 3 months ago

    Contemplating a - 4.

    Laca, Kola, Diangana out for

    A) Ings, Snodgrass, Alonso (-4)
    B) Ings, Anderson, D Luiz (-4)
    C) Kamara, Anderson, Alonso (-4)

    1. Maximus Bonimus Pointimus
      • 14 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      Leicester, Man City, Arsenal, Spurs, chelsea, Bournemouth all have midweek games which could run all the way up to 120 mins & penalties... definitely don’t do anything until Friday imo

      1. F_Ivanovic
        • 8 Years
        5 years, 3 months ago

        Did I say I was planning to do them now? 🙂 I've waited till Friday/Sat almost every week for the past 12 GW's with the only exception being Mitro out after a blank before they had Liverpool. Just like to get some thoughts in advance haha

    2. The White Pele
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      A if you play ings every week. otherwise, C

    3. Pilgrim62
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      C imo

  13. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
    • 13 Years
    5 years, 3 months ago

    have a strong feeling on a one week punt ozil for this week before wc. Burnley at home is the type of game he would excel in. Worth doing?

    1. Camzy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      Nope. No indication he'll even start

    2. Tsparkes10
      • 5 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      Wait for midweek

    3. Big_Andy_GAWA
      • 12 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      Wait until north London derby and then review option more. Arsenal attacking options are bit of a minefield ATM, unfortunately. You'll be hoping Rambo gets a start and Özil a night off, or bench at most...

    4. lugs
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      i was thinking the same thing, they badly missed his guile in the last home game against Hudds, weather Emery plays him or not though is the problem

    5. SAY MY NAME
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      he seems to be quite out of favour atm, I'd punt elsewhere if it was me - Emery wants hard working players in any game, and he doesn't get that from Ozil hence why he's not really getting a look in

  14. sthelenslad92
    • 8 Years
    5 years, 3 months ago

    United have a great fixture list. Lukaku looked crap today is it madness to consider him?

    1. Tsparkes10
      • 5 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      Yup. Only attacker from them is consider is Rash unless Martial starts to get more game time

    2. The White Pele
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      avoid

      1. tsm
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        5 years, 3 months ago

        You gotta keep things fresh sometimes and take risks. I’m considering tho utd def

    3. Goalosaurus
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      Bonkers

  15. Bada Bing
    • 7 Years
    5 years, 3 months ago

    Is there an easy way to see how many FPL players support a particular club? That would be a good indicator of the popularity of the EPL clubs around the world. Thanks!

    1. Goalosaurus
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      Get into last position for overall rank and then change which team you support and wait for team's league to update

    2. TorresMagic™
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      • 14 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      No favourite team 49.2%
      Liverpool 12.7%
      Man Utd 12.5%
      Arsenal 7.3%
      Chelsea 5.5%
      Man City 3.4%
      Spurs 2.8%
      Newcastle 1.0%
      West Ham 1.0%
      Everton 0.8%
      Wolves 0.6%
      Leicester 0.5%
      Fulham 0.5%
      Cardiff 0.4%
      Crystal Palace 0.4%
      Brighton 0.4%
      Southampton 0.4%
      Bournemouth 0.3%
      Burnley 0.2%
      Huddersfield 0.2%
      Watford 0.2%

      1. camarozz
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        5 years, 3 months ago

        Most of that 49.2% are Villa fans like myself

        1. TorresMagic™
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          • 14 Years
          5 years, 3 months ago

          Think that might be the 0.2 part.

          1. camarozz
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 9 Years
            5 years, 3 months ago

            My Son almost puked when I told him Villa have more stadium capacity that Chelsea. The team he jumped ship to season before we got relegated.

      2. Bada Bing
        • 7 Years
        5 years, 3 months ago

        Thanks, guys! It's a bit surprising to see Pool at number one over Manu, but as a Pool fan I'm happy about that.

      3. Bada Bing
        • 7 Years
        5 years, 3 months ago

        It's also quite interesting and surprising that half of FPL players don't have a favorite EPL team.

  16. The White Pele
    • 6 Years
    5 years, 3 months ago

    can Hazard rise tonight? (in price)

    1. TorresMagic™
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      • 14 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      yes if enough transfers.

      1. The White Pele
        • 6 Years
        5 years, 3 months ago

        thanks TM.

  17. james 101
    • 12 Years
    5 years, 3 months ago

    Fab Pat
    WanB Doherty Kola Coleman. £3.9
    Salah Sterling Filipe Sane Masuaku
    Kane Wilson Jiminez

    1FT. £0.3.

    Going round in circles!

    Considering Salah to Haz. Use the cash to upgrade my defence.

    Or maybe coleman to digne, and use the cash to upgrade 3.9 to zanka or similar.

    This is painful!

    1. TorresMagic™
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      • 14 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      Give it until Thursday.

  18. JJeyy
    • 8 Years
    5 years, 3 months ago

    Best option?

    A) Kane + Lovren
    B) Aguero + Robbo -4

  19. GuillermoDickero
    • 9 Years
    5 years, 3 months ago

    Thoughts on this Wildcard? Going power 5 in the midfield

    Fab (Button)
    Robertson, Luiz, Doherty, Digne, AWB
    Salah, Hazard, Sane, Fanderson, Richa
    Wilson, Chicha, Jiminez

    I currently have Kane in my squad but I feel like a switch to a stronger midfield could lay dividends.... I discussed it on a previous page but interested to get people's thoughts

    1. Bada Bing
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      Very balanced squad, especially for the Christmas fixture pileup. You're facing a bit of a benching dilemma every week though with so many worthy starters.

      1. GuillermoDickero
        • 9 Years
        5 years, 3 months ago

        I think my benching dilemma will be sorted by one of my front 3 - I think I will rotate 2 out of them each week

        1. SAY MY NAME
          • 6 Years
          5 years, 3 months ago

          benching headaches won't be a problem over xmas/new year, they'll be plenty of rotation, good to have a starting 14 ready for the inevitable benchings

          1. Bada Bing
            • 7 Years
            5 years, 3 months ago

            Fair enough, that's a great squad.

    2. Johan Queef
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      I like the look of it. I'm also on a WC with Kane in my squad and seriously toying with how I can work a power 5 midfield instead.

      I think you must have a higher TV than me so I'm looking at Kamara as a third striker (can just leave him on the bench then).

      I'm also tempted to try and afford Alonso over Luiz but that's because I haven't owned him all season and think it would be fun if he starts hitting the target rather than the post soon.

  20. Tsparkes10
    • 5 Years
    5 years, 3 months ago

    Rash, Jimenez and Kane a decent front 3 if i WC?

    1. Limited & Mediocre Mana…
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      yes

  21. GW18 Fixture and average clean sheet odds
    G-Whizz
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • Has Moderation Rights
    • 6 Years
    5 years, 3 months ago

    GW18 Fixture and clean sheet odds

    Best fixture odds can be found here:
    http://prntscr.com/lvsww1
    (Provided by Betbrain)

    Once again, my eyes are drawn to the odds given for the Man United fixture...

    GW17 clean sheets
    TOT: 53% ✔
    CHE: 48% ❌
    MCY: 48% ❌
    WAT: 43% ❌
    LIV: 38% ❌
    HUD: 37% ❌
    CRY: 35% ✔
    WOL: 34% ✔
    ARS: 30% ❌
    NEW: 31% ✔
    LEI: 30% ❌
    WHU: 26% ✔
    FUL: 23% ❌
    BOU: 22% ❌
    CDF: 19% ❌
    SOU: 18% ❌
    MNU: 16% ❌
    BRI: 15% ❌
    BUR: 9% ❌
    EVE: 9% ❌
    https://www.fantasyfootballscout.co.uk/comment/19446491

    GW18 average clean sheet odds
    MCY: 53%
    ARS: 49%
    CHE: 48%
    LIV: 44%
    MNU: 41%
    BOU: 37%
    SOU: 35%
    NEW: 34%
    HUD: 31%
    TOT: 30%
    WHU: 29%
    WAT: 24%
    EVE: 22%
    FUL: 22%
    BRI: 21%
    CDF: 18%
    WOL: 17%
    LEI: 13%
    BUR: 10%
    CRY: 8%
    (Provided by Betbrain)

    It's been another week where it saw all change at the top of the Mods and Cons League with the top three now looking like this:

    1) Sutherns Comfort (M Sutherns) 1,101 (57) +1
    2) Utmost Capitulation (E Maw) 1098 (60) +1
    3) TorresMagic (The Magician) 1090 (63) +2

    56 (-4) happy with a tiny OR green arrow which actually saw a rise for my team from 15th to 14th in the League 🙂
    https://fantasy.premierleague.com/a/leagues/standings/29077/classic

    Meanwhile in Dreamteam it currently looks like this at the top of our League:

    1) Sound of Eden (L Giles) 1079
    2) Baldlife Killerz (M Mckitterick) 1076
    3) Wyld Stallyns (E Mann) 1071

    Don't get caught out GW18 kicks off on Friday 21st December, so have a good'un and a Merry Christmas to one and all 🙂

    G

    1. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 14 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      Cheers, Mark wins for another season.

      1. G-Whizz
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 6 Years
        5 years, 3 months ago

        I'm sure you honestly don't believe that, especially with me in the League this year 😉 😆

    2. wulfrunian
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      Cheers

      1. G-Whizz
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 6 Years
        5 years, 3 months ago

        You're welcome 🙂

  22. ItOnlyTook9Years
    • 8 Years
    5 years, 3 months ago

    Still have my WC and had thought I would use this week (partly because it will feel rushed around Christmas otherwise).

    But only thinking of switching up a few players, worth waiting? Current team:

    Fab, Bego
    Alonso, VVD, Robbo, Laporte, AWB
    Haz, Sane, Anderson, Fraser, Diangana
    Auba, Jim, King

    Bego, Laporte, Diangana and King would be the changes

    1. Tsparkes10
      • 5 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      I'm thinking same. Teams are somewhat similar... I'm gonna see how midweek pans out and decide. I have Mahrez, Laca and Kane so if they get restricted minutes I may give them the weekend as decent fixtures

    2. GuillermoDickero
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      I'm becoming more tempted by switching up to a strong 5 man midfield with 3 rotating cheaper strikers.

      Kane and Auba aren't prolific at the moment (they could quite easily be soon) but I think Hazard could match them for example

      1. Tsparkes10
        • 5 Years
        5 years, 3 months ago

        Yh same. May go Rash, Chicha, Jimenez. Sounds a bit too light weight though

        1. GuillermoDickero
          • 9 Years
          5 years, 3 months ago

          I'm keeping Wilson - the guy is on great form so it's chicha or rashford for me.

      2. camarozz
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        5 years, 3 months ago

        I have Auba/wilson

        Still good mid.

        Anderson/Sane/Son/
        Salah/Hazard.

        1. GuillermoDickero
          • 9 Years
          5 years, 3 months ago

          Who is your third striker? Kamara or success

          1. camarozz
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 9 Years
            5 years, 3 months ago

            Yep Kamara.

  23. Wılly
    • 10 Years
    5 years, 3 months ago

    Kola > Digne before the price rise?

    I want Digne for the long-run, can profit 0.1 from Kola and get the 0.1 on Digne tonight, only negative is the next fixture for Digne but how likely is Kolasinac going to play?

    1. GuillermoDickero
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      Think you should keep Kola for this week

      1. barton fc
        • 6 Years
        5 years, 3 months ago

        do you think kola will play, if fit? as an owner i scared monral will have the LWB spot for at least next week, guess he could start and either he or monreal will play left cb?

        1. GuillermoDickero
          • 9 Years
          5 years, 3 months ago

          I think he will play yeah and start monreal at CB

    2. Warby84
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      I wouldn’t worry about the fixture

    3. 007 [RoboKlopp]
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      Do it now imo

  24. AFC49
    • 10 Years
    5 years, 3 months ago

    Patricio
    Laporte, Alonso, Digne
    Salah, Sané, Richarlison, Snodgrass
    Kane, Wilson, Jimenez

    Button, Doherty, AWB, Højbjerg

    1FT, 1.8 ITB

    A.) Patricio > Fabianski
    B.) Salah > Sterling

    1. 007 [RoboKlopp]
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      A

  25. MysticMac17
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 5 Years
    5 years, 3 months ago

    2 free transfers and nothing in the bank. N

    Would leave me with this team.

    Fabianski
    Luiz Robbo Balbuena Doherty
    Sterling Sane Richarlison
    Auba Kane Laca

    Subs: McArthur, Gunnarrsson, AWB
    What would you do? I really don't fancy selling either of Laca or Auba before Burnley game at home.

  26. sthelenslad92
    • 8 Years
    5 years, 3 months ago

    Shaw travelled with the squad today. United have a great run of fixtures, what are people's thoughts?

    1. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
      • 13 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      mourinho dislikes him as a player and as a person it seems. Not for me

    2. camarozz
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      They are shite is what I'm thinking.

    3. Jon Snow
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      I wouldn't touch a Utd defender when you have bargains like Digne, Doherty and AWB running round

      1. sthelenslad92
        • 8 Years
        5 years, 3 months ago

        I have all 3. Got TAA & Bellerin so looking for replacements.

  27. SpaceCadet
    • 10 Years
    5 years, 3 months ago

    Best Bellerin replacement here? Budget 5.4m

    Patricio McCarthy
    Alonso vvd Laporte bellerin awb

    1. The White Pele
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      Doherty or Digne.

  28. GuillermoDickero
    • 9 Years
    5 years, 3 months ago

    What are people's thoughts on rashford? Guaranteed to play every game over the Christmas pile.up? I'd like him in but can't trust mourinho

    1. Tsparkes10
      • 5 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      Defo considering on wc. Cheap and nice fixtures. Looked sharp when I've watched him

  29. Warby84
    • 8 Years
    5 years, 3 months ago

    Might get the Mdf of Hazard/Sane/Sterling would mean dropping Richarlison and Aubameyang for Hazard and either Wilson or Jimenez

  30. barton fc
    • 6 Years
    5 years, 3 months ago

    any bournemouth fans,odds on brooks starting at the weekend?