Scout Notes
6 September 2019 582 comments
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The first round of international matches went off largely without a hitch for Fantasy Premier League assets.

There were very few injuries to report after the first day of action, although there is still plenty of football to be played between now and Gameweek 5.

The biggest news as things stand is a groin injury to Brighton midfielder Leandro Trossard (£6.0m), who has now pulled out of the Belgium squad and could face several weeks out.

We’ve rounded up all the latest matches in this Scout Notes article, documenting how many minutes each FPL asset played.

Euro 2020 qualifying

Group J

Finland 1-0 Greece

Teemu Pukki in action for Finland during the international break
  • Teemu Pukki – 85 minutes
  • Sokratis Papastathopoulos – 90 minutes

Norwich striker Teemu Pukki (£7.0m) continued his impressive start to the season as he helped Finland to an important Euro 2020 qualifying win over Greece.

He netted the only goal of the game from the penalty spot, his sixth goal in all competitions of the 2019/20 campaign.

While his threat for Norwich has already been well-established this season, a question still hangs over the penalty-taker at Carrow Road.

Those who watched Pukki calmly dispatch his against Greece may believe that he has a chance at becoming the designated taker moving forward, although only time will tell.

Also involved in this match was Arsenal defender Sokratis Papastathopoulos (£5.0m) who played 90 minutes for Greece.

Armenia 1-3 Italy

  • Emerson Palmieri – 90 minutes
  • Jorginho – 90 minutes

After showing promise in the first four Gameweeks, Chelsea defender Emerson Palmieri (£5.5m) got his first attacking return of the campaign on international duty with Italy.

During a 3-1 Euro 2020 qualifier win over Armenia, the left-back provided the assist for Andrea Belotti’s equaliser in the 28th minute.

That will be of interest to those interested in Emerson, given his impressive underlying statistics so far this season.

He played 90 minutes against Armenia, as did colleague Jorginho (£5.0m). Meanwhile, Arsenal midfielder Henrikh Mkhitaryan, currently on loan at AS Roma until the end of the season, played for the opposition.

Bosnia 5-0 Liechtenstein

  • Sead Kolašinac – 90 minutes
  • Muhamed Bešić – 0 minutes

There was minimal FPL involvement in Bosnia’s big 5-0 win over Liechtenstein.

Arsenal defender Sead Kolašinac (£5.4m) played 90 minutes at left-back while Sheffield United midfielder Muhamed Bešić (£4.5m), still yet to make a Premier League appearance in 2019/20, was an unused substitute.

The fact that he is not getting game-time for his nation, as well as the Blades, will be a small piece of welcome news to any John Lundstram (£4.2m) worrying about Bešić’s chances of breaking into the first-team at Bramall Lane.

Group D

Republic of Ireland 1-1 Switzerland

Sheffield United forward David McGoldrick scored for Republic of Ireland on Thursday
  • Enda Stevens – 90 minutes
  • Shane Duffy – 90 minutes
  • Seamus Coleman – 90 minutes
  • Jeff Hendrick – 90 minutes
  • David McGoldrick – 90 minutes
  • Conor Hourihane – 82 minutes
  • Callum Robinson – 58 minutes
  • John Egan – 0 minutes
  • Kevin Long – 0 minutes
  • Mark Travers – 0 minutes
  • Fabian Schär – 90 minutes
  • Granit Xhaka – 90 minutes
  • Albian Ajeti – 4 minutes

Fabian Schär (£5.0m) demonstrated his goal threat once again on Thursday night, this time on international duty with Switzerland.

His latest strike was one any attacking midfielder would have been proud of as he came out of defence, not only to start the move but finish it too.

Schär continued his run into the Republic of Ireland penalty area after one-two, slotting past Darren Randolph with ease.

Newcastle fans will be hoping he can continue to bring that sort of attacking play to the Premier League upon his return.

Meanwhile, there was a large contingent of FPL assets in action for the Republic of Ireland, including their goal-scorer David McGoldrick (£5.5m).

Mick McCarthy’s side did not have much chance to get on the front-foot, with Switzerland largely dominating possession, but McGoldrick asked some good questions at the right time.

He showed good pace on the counter in the first-half, his cross nearly setting up club-mate Callum Robinson (£5.3m) and it was his header in the last five minutes that levelled the game.

Also involved for the Republic of Ireland were Enda Stevens (£5.0m), Shane Duffy (£5.0m), Seamus Coleman (£5.5m) and Jeff Hendrick (£5.4m), who all got 90 minutes while Aston Villa’s Conor Hourihane (£5.0m) played for 82.

Meanwhile, Mark Travers (£4.4m), John Egan (£4.5m) and Kevin Long (£4.5m) were unused substitutes.

Gibraltar 0-6 Denmark

  • Kasper Schmeichel – 90 minutes
  • Andreas Christensen – 90 minutes
  • Pierre-Emile Højbjerg – 90 minutes
  • Christian Eriksen – 90 minutes
  • Philip Billing – 0 minutes

Following a summer of heavy transfer speculation and time on the Spurs bench, Christian Eriksen (£8.8m) was the star of Denmark’s big win over Gibraltar on Thursday night.

He scored twice and provided an assist in a 6-0 victory, one of his goals coming from the penalty spot.

However, it would be hard to read too much into his performance given the very low quality of opposition.

Also involved for Denmark were goalkeeper Kasper Schmeichel (£5.0m), defender Andreas Christensen (£5.0m) and Southampton midfielder Pierre-Emile Højbjerg (£4.9m), who all got 90 minutes.

Meanwhile, Bournemouth’s Philip Billing (£5.0m) was an unused substitute.

Group F

Romania 1-2 Spain

Dani Ceballos played an important part in Spain’s win over Romania
  • Kepa Arrizabalaga – 90 minutes
  • Dani Ceballos – 77 minutes
  • David de Gea – 0 minutes
  • Rodri – 0 minutes

Kepa Arrizabalaga (£5.5m) was the star of the show for Spain as they beat Romania 2-1 on Thursday night.

The Chelsea goalkeeper has recently ousted David de Gea (£5.6m) as the number one for his country, consigning the Manchester United man to life as an unused substitute.

He produced an incredible stop towards the end of this Euro 2020 qualifier to deny Reading striker George Puscas.

Also involved for Spain was Dani Ceballos (£5.7m), whose passing ability led to Paco Alcácer’s 47th-minute goal, although he did not get an assist for himself.

Romania’s goal was scored by former Brighton forward Florin Andone.

Faroe Islands 0-4 Sweden

  • Victor Lindelöf – 90 minutes
  • Emil Krafth – 45 minutes

Victor Lindelöf (£5.5m) played 90 minutes and scored as Sweden beat the Faroe Island 4-0 on Thursday night.

Also involved against lowly opposition was Newcastle defender Emil Krafth (£4.5m) who came on at half-time.

Norway 2-0 Malta

  • Joshua King – 58 minutes

Bournemouth’s Joshua King (£6.4m) reminded Fantasy managers of his credentials for his club’s penalties on Thursday night.

The forward netted from the spot as Norway beat Malta 2-0 in a Euro 2020 qualifying match.

Those interested in King for the upcoming Gameweeks will probably be pleased to know he was substituted in the 58th minute ahead of Sunday’s meeting with Georgia.

International friendlies

Chile 0-0 Argentina

Giovani Lo Celso was forced off for Argentina against Chile
  • Claudio Bravo – 90 minutes
  • Nicolas Otamendi – 90 minutes
  • Giovani Lo Celso – 53 minutes
  • Roberto Pereyra – 0 minutes
  • Manuel Lanzini – 0 minutes
  • Marcos Rojo – 0 minutes

Tottenham midfielder Giovani Lo Celso (£7.4m) limped off during Argentina’s 0-0 draw with Chile in the early hours of Friday morning.

However, the player himself has described the problem as “not something to worry about” and, as things stand, there has been no statement or update either from Argentina or Spurs.

Manchester City pair Claudio Bravo (£4.9m) and Nicolas Otamendi (£5.4m) both played 90 minutes opposite each other while Roberto Pereyra (£5.9m), Manuel Lanzini (£6.5m) and Marcos Rojo (£4.9m) were all unused substitutes.

Japan 2-0 Paraguay

  • Maya Yoshida – 90 minutes
  • Fabian Balbuena – 90 minutes
  • Miguel Almirón – 90 minutes

Maya Yoshida (£4.5m) played 90 minutes and kept a clean sheet for Japan against Paraguay this week.

Meanwhile, Fabian Balbuena (£4.4m) and Miguel Almirón (£5.9m) were both involved against the Saints man.

The latter was deployed in a number 10 role but is still waiting for his first attacking return this season.

South Korea 2-2 Georgia

  • Son Heung-min – 62 minutes

Son Heung-min‘s (£9.5m) latest outing with South Korea was kept nice and short ahead of Gameweek 5.

He played 62 minutes in a 2-2 draw with Georgia, providing the assist for Hwang Uj-jo’s 48th-minute goal.

Northern Ireland 1-0 Luxembourg

  • Bailey Peacock-Farrell – 67 minutes
  • Michael McGovern – 23 minutes
  • Jamal Lewis – 0 minutes

Northern Ireland manager Michael O’Neill named a youthful side to face Luxembourg on Thursday night.

The only FPL assets to get any minutes were Burnley and Norwich’s reserve goalkeepers.

Bailey Peacock-Farrell (£4.5m) started the match and was replaced by Michael McGovern (£4.0m) in the 67th minute.

The latter’s club-mate Jamal Lewis (£4.5m) was an unused substitute while Jonny Evans (£5.0m) and Craig Cathcart (£4.4m) were both left out of the match-day squad.

UEFA U21 Championship qualifiers

Portugal Under-21s 4-0 Gibraltar Under-21s

  • Rúben Vinagre – 90 minutes
  • Domingos Quina – 45 minutes
  • Pedro Neto – 45 minutes

There were three Premier League players in action for Portugal’s Under-21s on Thursday night.

Wolves defender Rúben Vinagre (£4.4m) played 90 minutes while club-mate Pedro Neto (£5.0m) was substituted at half-time.

Also replaced at the break was Watford midfielder Domingos Quina (£4.5m).

Under-20s Elite League

England Under-20s 0-0 Netherlands Under-20s

  • Angel Gomes – 90 minutes
  • Lewis Gibson – 0 minutes

Manchester midfielder Angel Gomes (£4.9m) played 90 minutes in a 0-0 draw with Netherlands Under-20s on Thursday night.

Meanwhile, Everton defender Lewis Gibson (£4.4m) was an unused substitute.

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  1. La Roja
    • 14 Years
    6 years, 11 months ago

    Nicolas Pepe leaves Ivory Coast squad following reported injury
    https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/nicolas-pepe-leaves-ivory-coast-19577018

    1. ZeBestee
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      Classic IB injury.

    2. Brosstan
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      There goes my WC differential

      1. Ask Yourself
        • 10 Years
        6 years, 11 months ago

        This. Now i’m left with some boring template again 🙁

        1. Brosstan
          • 12 Years
          6 years, 11 months ago

          Back to Haller and Mane from Bobby and Pepe for me

          1. Brosstan
            • 12 Years
            6 years, 11 months ago

            Probably a blessing in disguise 😆

            1. Ask Yourself
              • 10 Years
              6 years, 11 months ago

              This is what I am thinking lol now i’m KDB Martial from Pepe Dilva still hoping it isn’t a real injury tho as I love Pepe

              1. Ask Yourself
                • 10 Years
                6 years, 11 months ago

                Oh no I am wrong it doesn’t work it’s KDB and Barnes instead Jesus get well soon Pepe

    3. Camzy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      It's been debunked. Football London reporting it's literally an 'international injury'. And he instead gets to train 2 weeks more to improve his fitness after missing pre-season. A blessing in disguise.

      Still happy to have him.

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

        Not of he's injured for a few weeks you won't.

  2. simong1
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 11 months ago

    Best option here? Or any other suggestions? 1 FT, 0 ITB. Thanks

    A) AWB > Matip/Maitland Niles
    B) AWB & Jota > Guilbert & Haller (-4)
    C) AWB & Jota > Maitland Niles & Barnes (-4)

    Pope - Button
    AWB - VVD - Digne - Zinchenko - Lundstram
    Sterling - KDB - Salah - Martial - Dendocker
    Pukki - Jota - Greenwood

  3. Baps Hunter
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 11 months ago

    Teemu Pukki in interview: "I remember that earlier when shooting penalties, my legs have shaken a little. Yet, now I had a good feeling." (translated by me)

    He has confidence now 🙂 Shouldn't be a big surprise though 😉

    1. Baps Hunter
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      He is no Jari Litmanen though, he had decided where to shoot before taking the penalty.

      1. Miguel Sanchez
        • 10 Years
        6 years, 11 months ago

        28 out of 29 is an impressive record

    2. JonBoy
      • 13 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      Nice work! 😉

    3. fr3d
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      Pen goal against City pls

      1. Baps Hunter
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        6 years, 11 months ago

        Last season he took only one pen for Norwich and failed, but I wouldn't be surprised if Farke decides that he can try again. That pen vs Greece was a good one.

    4. Pompel
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      He's a Finn. Probably got his daily allowance of Koskenkorva back home.

  4. SomeoneKnows
    • 10 Years
    6 years, 11 months ago

    What would you recommend doing with the following team? Already used this week's and got 0.8 ITB

    Ryan, (Button)
    VVD, Walker, Digne, AWB (Rico)
    Salah, Sterling, De Bryune, Mount (Dendo)
    Pukki, Barnes, (Greenwood)

    A) Do nothing
    B) Ryan > Pope (-4)
    C) VVD > TAA (-4)
    D) Dendoncker > Cantwell (-4)
    E) Something else

    1. samde_guru
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      do nothing

    2. George Sillett
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      Sit tight and hope you get no injuries.

    3. Peter Ouch
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      Nothing

    4. Stormbringer22
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      A

    5. Camzy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      Nothing worth a hit.

  5. dicky2014
    • 12 Years
    6 years, 11 months ago

    Is my WC looking ok please?

    Pope (Button)
    Otamendi, Digne, TTA, Lundstram (Hanley)
    KDB, Salah, Sterling (Cantwell) (Dendoncker)
    Barnes, Pukki, Haller

    1. Karhumies
      • 14 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      Very template, good to go. Double check for new injuries after Sunday's international matches.

      1. dicky2014
        • 12 Years
        6 years, 11 months ago

        Will do.

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

      I have tammy instead of pukki...rest is same

    3. Shineonme
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      I have Tammy instead of Haller but that's because I have Lanzini.

  6. Rolly794
    • 9 Years
    6 years, 11 months ago

    Please RMT and help me out, 😀
    On Wilcard atm, with 0.3 in the bank.

    Pope - Button
    Otamendi - Digne - Guildbert - Lundstram - Kelly
    Mane - Sterling - James - Richarlison - Cantwell
    Pukki - Aubameyang - Abraham

    1. Dacra
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      In trouble when TAA, Salah, KdB haul 😀

    2. fgdu
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      good team but I prefer Aguero over Aubameyang and I reckon you should aim to get him in

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

      Bah

    2. MTPockets
      6 years, 11 months ago

      The only official news seems to be from the Ivory Coast FA, who suggest he's injured:
      http://www.fifciv.com/?q=matches-amicaux-des-%C3%A9l%C3%A9phants-le-travail-continue-malgr%C3%A9-tout

      1. Camzy
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 16 Years
        6 years, 11 months ago

        But there's no details on what kind of blesse it is. It could literally be an 'international injury'.

        1. MTPockets
          6 years, 11 months ago

          Well not literally. But seems odd to travel to the Ivory Coast and straight back again for something prearranged.

        2. MTPockets
          6 years, 11 months ago

          Actually looks like training and match are in france, so not as odd.

  7. FPL Scoop
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    6 years, 11 months ago

    Bit mad that I can quite easily do Barnes Salah to Son Auba if needbe and still have some ITB

    1. Pinturicchio10
      6 years, 11 months ago

      It would be mad, yes.

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

        😆

        At the moment, yes. An injury to Salah, say, to shake up the template and that could be a very enticing move if the latter two are playing well.

        1. Dacra
          • 12 Years
          6 years, 11 months ago

          If Salah is injured, Mane.

        2. Brosstan
          • 12 Years
          6 years, 11 months ago

          Salah injury would absolutely not shake up the template. It would just make a new even more solid template

          1. Christina.
            • 16 Years
            6 years, 11 months ago

            +1
            Salah needs to stay fit as long s possible.

            😉

  8. thunder_mike
    • 13 Years
    6 years, 11 months ago

    A) Zinky
    B) Ota

    To replace AWB

    1. thunder_mike
      • 13 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      Or TAA, already a VVD owner

    2. avfc82
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 16 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      Trent if you can afford it.

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

    Any KWP injury news? There’s nothing on http://www.tottenhamhotspur.com/news atm.

    1. Nomar
      • 16 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      You still own?

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

        I’d like to keep KWP if his injury is short-term. Will ship if it’s long-term. It’s kinda strange we haven’t heard anything.

  10. Colonel Shoe 肝池
    • 14 Years
    6 years, 11 months ago

    Man I hate international breaks

  11. Foyth Club
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 11 months ago

    Kane or Auba in this week? Kane looks better short term, but Auba is a long term investment.

    There is also the option of swapping Kane for Auba when his fixtures turn. What do we think?

    1. Miguel Sanchez
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      Do you own one already or bringing one in?

      1. Foyth Club
        • 8 Years
        6 years, 11 months ago

        I have neither at the moment - looking to replace Rashford and Vardy with Barnes and Kane/Auba.

    2. Peter Ouch
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      Why kane looks better short term.
      I would say auba look better.
      Lovely 2 fixtures and arsenals attack on fire

    3. Brosstan
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      Kane is garbo long and short term

      1. George Sillett
        • 10 Years
        6 years, 11 months ago

        You may well regret that statement in the weeks to come.

        1. Brosstan
          • 12 Years
          6 years, 11 months ago

          Probably as I just removed him after 2 terrible performances

          1. George Sillett
            • 10 Years
            6 years, 11 months ago

            FWIW I don't have him either as I don't think that all is well at Spurs.

      2. Reedy
        • 16 Years
        6 years, 11 months ago

        Greta insight

        1. Brosstan
          • 12 Years
          6 years, 11 months ago

          Happy to help

            1. Brosstan
              • 12 Years
              6 years, 11 months ago

              Embarassing for me. My phone even tried to autocorrect garbo to Garbo so I should have caught that one!

    4. AuFeld
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      PEA. As soon as he gets a brace, everyone will be scratching their heads on how to bring him in.

    5. Reedy
      • 16 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      Auba for me. Personally I think he's got good fixtures anyway.

  12. Peter Ouch
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 11 months ago

    Happy with my team so I'll bring in taa.
    Who's leaving, vvd or Robbo

    1. Miguel Sanchez
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      robbo

    2. Reedy
      • 16 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      VvD if you can afford that

  13. Christina.
    • 16 Years
    6 years, 11 months ago

    Go here, insert your fpl id where the XXX are...go to drop down menu on left and get rankings and see how far you are off/ahead of certain rankings. very handy.

    https://fplmystats.com/manager/XXX/

    1. Miguel Sanchez
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      Very handy, bookmarked. Cheers

    2. Peter Ouch
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      Nice one chris

    3. Boris Bodega
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      105 points off from first place already...jesus H C!

      1. Miguel Sanchez
        • 10 Years
        6 years, 11 months ago

        OR 1 has played all 4 chips already.

        1. Nomar
          • 16 Years
          6 years, 11 months ago

          Yeah, but he's laughing cos he can have the same players as us but we gotta play catch up.

    4. Nomar
      • 16 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      Yay cos I want to be depressed on a Friday afternoon.

  14. Eleven Hag
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 11 months ago

    Auba over Sterling, mane for captaincy this GW?

    1. Christina.
      • 16 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      nah. I own all 3 btw. Prob kun.

    2. Ask Yourself
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      Good pick but no

    3. Reedy
      • 16 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      Sterling(c) I'd say

  15. Mcgugan
    • 16 Years
    6 years, 11 months ago

    Cebellos vs Mount on wildcard?

    I think Cebellos is a good punt and worst case can be transferred out after 2 weeks - worth the risk?

    1. AuFeld
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      Not for me. I'd want to see more from Ceballos. 0.16 xG + xA per 90.

      1. JonBoy
        • 13 Years
        6 years, 11 months ago

        Or... two assists and a goal disallowed in 196 minutes. There is a player to consider here.

        1. JonBoy
          • 13 Years
          6 years, 11 months ago

          But yes: minutes are the concern.

  16. simong1
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 11 months ago

    Any advice on what to do here? 1FT, 0ITB.

    Pope - Button
    AWB - VVD - Digne - Zinchenko - Lundstram
    Sterling - KDB - Salah - Martial - Dendocker
    Pukki - Jota - Greenwood

    1. 1912 F.A Cup Winners
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      Jota to Wood?? Burnley’s fixtures are immense now!! And it’s only a matter of time till it’s his turn to score the goals!!

  17. Kevtheotter
    • 15 Years
    6 years, 11 months ago

    Last spot on my WC for my 4th mid position.

    Great choices in that area and narrowed down to these 3. Which would you say is best.

    A) Iwobi - bit of a gamble but great fixtures, differential and looked great in first start

    B) McGinn - great fixtures, attacking threat always and great fixtures

    C) Ceballos - great fixtures but mins unsure with Emery

    Think I’m leaning A>B>C

    Love to hear what you think! Cheers

    1. Camzy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      Ceballos is best imo. He'll play against the defensive teams. They need his creativity. Two plum fixtures coming up.

  18. GENERATION X
    • 12 Years
    6 years, 11 months ago

    Only in FPL can 3 Norwich on a WC sound crazy at start of season but not so bad now....

    1. George Sillett
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      Still think it's a bad idea.

      1. GENERATION X
        • 12 Years
        6 years, 11 months ago

        Hanley is deadwood, Pukki I think is real deal. Cantwell not over the moon about...

        1. George Sillett
          • 10 Years
          6 years, 11 months ago

          Yes one is enough.

        2. JonBoy
          • 13 Years
          6 years, 11 months ago

          Have Pukki. Still not sold on him.
          I'd like to sell because of his next 3 fixtures but I feel like I'm stuck.

    2. Ask Yourself
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      Looks disgusting in mine can’t do it to myself

      1. GENERATION X
        • 12 Years
        6 years, 11 months ago

        ...price paid for a Salah/Sterling/Kun side

        1. Ask Yourself
          • 10 Years
          6 years, 11 months ago

          Guessing you have to play cantwell or a 4.5 defender every week? I felt disgusted at the sight when I tried it

          1. GENERATION X
            • 12 Years
            6 years, 11 months ago

            Outfield is:

            TAA Digne Maitland-Niles Soy Hanley
            Salah Sterling DSilva Cantwell Guendouzi
            Kun Pukki Greenwood

            So a mix of 442 or 352 pending on fixtures really...

            1. Ask Yourself
              • 10 Years
              6 years, 11 months ago

              Ah man I don’t think it’s worth it. You got to lose one I think

              1. GENERATION X
                • 12 Years
                6 years, 11 months ago

                It looks just as hard when you downgrade defence. This is mainly about City and their next two games tbh. I feel they will cut loose and I want 3. Sterling/Kun/KDB at least till the CL games start and thats even harder.

                1. Ask Yourself
                  • 10 Years
                  6 years, 11 months ago

                  Lose kun and get Ota for me then use funds to get rid of that nightmare rotation plan

                  1. GENERATION X
                    • 12 Years
                    6 years, 11 months ago

                    Yeah been toying with that along with some Firmino over Kun options that look more balanced

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

              Having sterling. Salah and Aguero is making the rest of your team weak

    3. Miguel Sanchez
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      3rd after Pukki and Cantwell?

      1. GENERATION X
        • 12 Years
        6 years, 11 months ago

        Hanley - a 4.0 that wlll eventually get minutes in dire emergency

  19. internal error
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    6 years, 11 months ago

    Is anyone looking to use their WC around GW 7/8 and planning to take out Liverpool attackers for their tough fixtures?

    1. George Sillett
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      No.

    2. Brosstan
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      The only tough fixture for Liverpool is City away.

    3. Reedy
      • 16 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      That's when I want to use it, but not why...I just think we'll have far better information to act on by that point in the season. LFC triple up stays.

    4. JonBoy
      • 13 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      I'm thinking to use the WC around that time. I dont think Pool and City players will be the focus of my changes.

    5. Nomar
      • 16 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      Liverpool assets are season keepers.

  20. Ask Yourself
    • 10 Years
    6 years, 11 months ago

    Are we buying into Lamela then? 4 starts out of 4. Lo Celso injured but not quite lamela’s role Anyway. Not sure who his competition even is? Son/Lucas both are strikers and poch isn’t planning on changing his formation it seems. I’m just gutted about Trossard injury basically and want to find a decent replacement

    1. avfc82
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 16 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      They've used a couple of systems so far this season - Moura, Son, Eriksen and Alli coming back makes it a difficult one to call. Is he in their best 11? Probably not, so you're relying on injuries or suspensions, which isn't ideal.

      1. Ask Yourself
        • 10 Years
        6 years, 11 months ago

        Stuck religiously to the narrow 41212 since pre season no? With Lamela at the tip of the diamond every time. Eriksen one of the CMs, Moura competition with second striker spot with son. Alli I forgot about thought he was out for longer that’s fair. I will avoid quite rightly

        1. avfc82
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • Has Moderation Rights
          • 16 Years
          6 years, 11 months ago

          Switched shape against Arsenal, it was a 4-2-3-1 and 4-2-2-2 at times.

  21. FPL Scoop
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    6 years, 11 months ago

    Got burnt so badly by Auba (over Aguero in my team when he got back to back hattricks and Auba got zilch with harder fixtures + missed an easy game) around Christmas time that it’s hard to even consider him 😆

    1. Ask Yourself
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      If Pepe is out I might have to get him. Arsenal’s fixtures long term are so amazing it’s silly to ignore

    2. BIind Moth
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      I can't wait to own Auba. His points have been fairly underwhelming so far, but he's still returned in every game.

      Hauls are just around the corner.

      1. Ask Yourself
        • 10 Years
        6 years, 11 months ago

        Annoying if he keeps being played POO tho

        1. Ask Yourself
          • 10 Years
          6 years, 11 months ago

          Pepe would be playing same position and has set pieces for 1.6m cheaper

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

            This is true. Hard for me to fit either/Son in right now with KDB Sterling Salah. May need to find a way if they start firing too.

            WC still intact, handily.

            1. Ask Yourself
              • 10 Years
              6 years, 11 months ago

              Would sacrifice KDB for him. It’s a punt but I think it’s worth it. Dilva would supplement lack of vitamins KDB

          2. AuFeld
            • 10 Years
            6 years, 11 months ago

            Do you think the extra €1.6m is worth it for pens?

            1. Ask Yourself
              • 10 Years
              6 years, 11 months ago

              Can get a cheap striker with penalties instead tho. Pepe could even get a turn at taking arsenal’s given his record

              1. AuFeld
                • 10 Years
                6 years, 11 months ago

                True. A lot (41%) of Pepe's goals last season were from pens.

          3. Christina.
            • 16 Years
            6 years, 11 months ago

            will share corners with celabos

            1. Ask Yourself
              • 10 Years
              6 years, 11 months ago

              Most set piece takers share them, it’s just an added bonus

              1. Christina.
                • 16 Years
                6 years, 11 months ago

                just saying...dont think he is in KdB's class at the moment..most of Pepe's goals came from Penos anyway I seem to recall last season...

                1. Ask Yourself
                  • 10 Years
                  6 years, 11 months ago

                  Compare in members area in the last two since Pepe has been starting. Pretty even and Pepe definitely has ability to explode he is a perfect FPL asset similar to salah I think. And yes you’re right he scored 8 but he did win 6 of those

                  1. Christina.
                    • 16 Years
                    6 years, 11 months ago

                    I will check, thanks!

                  2. AndyCook
                    6 years, 11 months ago

                    I agree, he’s got goals and assists like Salah. If he doesn’t score the penalties he wins them.

        2. JonBoy
          • 13 Years
          6 years, 11 months ago

          Yep. But hes such a threat when moved into the middle.

        3. BIind Moth
          • 9 Years
          6 years, 11 months ago

          Wasn't he out of position last season though, or have I got that wrong?

          I'm holding off my WC until GW7, so there's still potential for Pepe. If he plays two full 90 minute games I think I will consider him. At the moment though, I feel like you're paying 1.6m more for Auba's nailedness. Can definitely see Emery being extremely annoying and randomly subbing Pepe at 45

          1. Christina.
            • 16 Years
            6 years, 11 months ago

            he floats around a bit in a game anyway

            1. JonBoy
              • 13 Years
              6 years, 11 months ago

              His shot count and xG from the left are poor though, right?

              1. Christina.
                • 16 Years
                6 years, 11 months ago

                I have no clue. I can't be bothered with all the latest XoX's. I own him since gw 2...he has delivered...and I love watching him...this Arsenal side is better with Pepe i reckon so I will take my chances,

                1. JonBoy
                  • 13 Years
                  6 years, 11 months ago

                  My missus has two season tickets for Arsenal and I go to most home games. Great striker. Not a winger/wide forward at all.

                  I like Pepe too. I don't think he's ready but he will be excellent.

                  Ceballos is ready but he made sure there was no clause for Arsenal to sign him so he might be out of favour because of that.

                  I'm frustrated and I don't even support Arsenal!!!

                  1. Camzy
                    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                    • 16 Years
                    6 years, 11 months ago

                    He's only a few shots on target away from being ready. I'll take my chances now that he has the fixtures. If he nets one of his wayward shots against Spurs, he gets 13 points and the conversation is entirely different.

                    1. JonBoy
                      • 13 Years
                      6 years, 11 months ago

                      It might happen soon. I do think it will happen. But his decision making does seem particularly bad at the moment.

          2. Ask Yourself
            • 10 Years
            6 years, 11 months ago

            Who would he sub Pepe for do you think? Arsenal don’t have a good winger in the squad except him. Laca the one to be sacrificed to add more pace into the attack and allow Auba to play st. Pepe will be nailed and usually survive the 90 imo for this reason.

            1. BIind Moth
              • 9 Years
              6 years, 11 months ago

              Good point, I hope he is man. I may even consider the double up.

            2. AndyCook
              6 years, 11 months ago

              Willock.

            3. JonBoy
              • 13 Years
              6 years, 11 months ago

              He's the left footer they need.

            4. Markus
              • 17 Years
              6 years, 11 months ago

              I checked this myself, and ozil has played there last season, so with emery there's still a fair amount of mischief making possible!

              1. JonBoy
                • 13 Years
                6 years, 11 months ago

                Lightning fast record signing. He's the main main for the role, if he's plays a system with that role.

              2. Markus
                • 17 Years
                6 years, 11 months ago

                5 out of 20 starts according to understat in fact. But pepe should get Auba like minutes I'd have thought.

          3. Camzy
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 16 Years
            6 years, 11 months ago

            Pepe won't be subbed off unless they're cruising. He's pretty nailed on. No real competition and they sub him off they have no good right winger/wide forward. Only Ozil but he offers something so different that he won't be played like that and will instead compete with Ceballos for a spot in the center.

            Pepe's competition is Reiss Nelson and Smith Rowe. He's not a rotation risk at all now that he's started Arsenal's last two and in tougher games too I might add.

            1. BIind Moth
              • 9 Years
              6 years, 11 months ago

              Decent, cheers for the info.

              1. AndyCook
                6 years, 11 months ago

                See below..

            2. AndyCook
              6 years, 11 months ago

              Smith Rowe is out on loan, his main competition right now is Willock.

              1. Camzy
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                • 16 Years
                6 years, 11 months ago

                Nah. Willock is a more traditional midfielder. Nelson is more of a forward. But in either case, neither are real competition for Pepe. He's pretty nailed on imo.

                1. AndyCook
                  6 years, 11 months ago

                  This supposes Emery plays a set formation and I’m not sure that is true

      2. AndyCook
        6 years, 11 months ago

        When he plays wide he doesn’t get enough chances to get big hauls often, he only scores at all because he is so ridiculously clinical

  22. La Roja
    • 14 Years
    6 years, 11 months ago

    So Kun wasn’t selected for Argentina

    Armband stays where it is then

    1. Miguel Sanchez
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      He will feature in Vincent Komapny's testimonial next Weds but that is nothing more than a glorified training session.

    2. avfc82
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 16 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      I'm not saying this to put you off, no doubt he's a good captain choice, but Jesus isn't with Brazil either.

      1. Christina.
        • 16 Years
        6 years, 11 months ago

        he will be eased back shirley?

        1. avfc82
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • Has Moderation Rights
          • 16 Years
          6 years, 11 months ago

          Don't think he needs to be eased back, it was only a small injury, but he's prob more likely to start in Ukraine a few days later. Wouldn't be a massive surprise if he started vs Norwich tho.

          1. Christina.
            • 16 Years
            6 years, 11 months ago

            I'm ready to move Kun in 2 weeks so no biggy.

            1. avfc82
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • Has Moderation Rights
              • 16 Years
              6 years, 11 months ago

              I reckon he'll do well, if he gets the start vs Watford he could go crazy, was just flagging up that Jesus hasn't travelled either.

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

          I'd say jesus is ready already. I think he gets game time in the next few weeks.

      2. Az
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 17 Years
        6 years, 11 months ago

        Jesus is so out of favour hes still stuck behind that giant Stone(s)

        1. JonBoy
          • 13 Years
          6 years, 11 months ago

          I get this joke. 😉

        2. LarryDuff
          • 10 Years
          6 years, 11 months ago

          Thought you were saying he was behind stones for a starting spot durrr

  23. Ajax Hamsterdam
    • 12 Years
    6 years, 11 months ago

    Apart.from Christina, does anyone else here have cantwell in starting 11 ?

    1. Christina.
      • 16 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      lol

      1. Ajax Hamsterdam
        • 12 Years
        6 years, 11 months ago

        It sure does free up some cash !

    2. AuFeld
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      Nope. He looks great as the first player on my bench.

    3. GENERATION X
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      Probably will be 5th mid post WC

      1. GENERATION X
        • 12 Years
        6 years, 11 months ago

        ...in a 352

    4. Camzy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      Me. I like his stats and will try him out for a few weeks. If he markedly regresses, I'll consider fixing the structure to have him upgraded or downgrade him to a bench spot. Probably the former since I hate having a strong bench and wasted points sitting there.

    5. TLF
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      If there are doubts about Dendoncker starting then yes, otherwise I think he will be first on my bench.

    6. Reedy
      • 16 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      If Martial's out I do.

  24. juho
    • 9 Years
    6 years, 11 months ago

    Praying real hard as a Trossard owner that he'll be recover in time for next weekend

    1. AuFeld
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      I'm praying real hard he doesn't. Starting Pope and Pieters!

    2. Miguel Sanchez
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      Got a bad feeling that after the presser next week we'll be none the wiser and it'll be a case of don't buy, don't sell.

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

        i fear the same
        oh well, i'll have to take a hit to ship him out which is a great disincentive

        1. Miguel Sanchez
          • 10 Years
          6 years, 11 months ago

          Who would you replace him with?

    3. Greasy Grealish Gang
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      I'm in the same boat. All these things push me towards a WC while I'm not convinced eihter.

  25. BIind Moth
    • 9 Years
    6 years, 11 months ago

    Is there any particular reason why Wood has been poor so far this season? Any tactical changes or just simply not good enough?

    1. BIind Moth
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      I say that like we're half way through the season... still early days. Just wondering because the extra 0.4 over Barnes can go a long way.

    2. THE SHEEP HUNTERS
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      Born offside.
      He'll get his day in the sun soon enough.

    3. AuFeld
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      Great question. It looks like he's barely taking any shots or making any key passes. 1.36 shots per 90 and 0.81 key passes per 90.

      1. Moderately content penguin
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 11 months ago

        Check last 2 matches comparison with Barnes - tells a different story. Perhaps Barnes stats may be skewed a touch by weeks 1 and 2 - weeks 3 and 4 look to be in line pretty much with last season

    4. Maddamotha
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      Because he is poor

  26. MANGE TOUT RODNEY
    • 11 Years
    6 years, 11 months ago

    Why do I find myself considering 'The Beast' Kolasinac?

    1. AndyCook
      6 years, 11 months ago

      His positioning is brilliant, fixtures are good, price is ok and who knows when Tierney will be ready

    2. THE SHEEP HUNTERS
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      Just remind yourself it's the Arse defence and you'll be fine.

    3. GENERATION X
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      MN more nailed and cheaper

      1. MANGE TOUT RODNEY
        • 11 Years
        6 years, 11 months ago

        What about Bellerin?

        1. AndyCook
          6 years, 11 months ago

          Tierney will be first choice left back for sure Maitland-Niles May displace Bellerin if he keeps this up so I’d say neither are nailed long term but Maitland-Niles not a definite short-medium term option

    4. MTPockets
      6 years, 11 months ago

      You're a beauty?

  27. AndyCook
    6 years, 11 months ago

    Read a comment before that was interesting and raises a question; Is it possible Ceballos will suffer as a result of being a player on loan with no option to buy? Emery seems not to like to play his best players regularly if they are not in his long term plans - for example Ramsey last year, I believe he was left out at unusual frequency

    1. THE SHEEP HUNTERS
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      Don't like him with Ozil eyes lurking.

    2. JonBoy
      • 13 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      Yup. (Might've been me.)
      Ceballos is the new darling for Arsenal fans though.

      Get your popcorn out.

  28. EL_FENOMENO
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    6 years, 11 months ago

    What do yousuggest to change with this lot:
    Pope
    Vvd Coleman Zinch Dunk
    Sterling Kdb Mane Mcginn
    Kane King

    Got 2 FTs and 0.3 ITB. King to Barnes and maybe Coleman +VVD to Tark and TAA? Or downgrade Coleman and get Salah?

    1. THE SHEEP HUNTERS
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      Yep ditch King, I only found out today he's Norwegian.

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

      Kane king to firminho haller

    3. Shineonme
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      King to Abraham

  29. dunas_dog
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    6 years, 11 months ago

    If Trossard is out for Burnley game but Potter says hopes he will be fit for next game would you carry transfer and play Cantwell v City? Or transfer on free? Limited to max 6 m

    A Play Cantwell
    Transfer to
    B Iwobi
    B McGinn
    C Cellabos

    1. Moderately content penguin
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      Hold

      He looks a really decent prospect. Ceballos would be my only temptation from that lot - but you need a bench for him right now

    2. THE SHEEP HUNTERS
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      The B that should be A, looks to have injected life into the Toffee.