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Ashley Barnes (£6.6m) has now gone four consecutive matches without an attacking return.

With so many blanks in a row, his owners are likely looking at whether they should be offloading the Burnley forward ahead Gameweek 8.

That said, the Clarets do face another favourable fixture this weekend as Everton come to Turf Moor. The Toffees have conceded at least twice in each of their last five matches.

However, the complicating factor in assessing Barnes’ potential is the recent form of Chris Wood (£6.2m).

Since the former Brighton and Plymouth Argyle striker last found the net, Wood has scored three times.

Is that a trend that will continue in Gameweek 8? We’ve assessed some of the most recent matches to find out whether Barnes is worth holding or if his colleague Wood is hogging the spoils at Burnley.

As this article uses data from the Fantasy Football Scout Members Area, only those who have signed up for the 2019/20 season can access it in full.

Has Barnes been unfortunate not to score recently?

Lessons Learned from Gameweek 7

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  1. jerseyboy
    7 years, 1 month ago

    Anyone looking at Roberto at £4.4m at West Ham as GK cover for Fabianski? Cheap route into Hammers defence?

    1. Wilshere Knowledge
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Still prefer Pope.

    2. mookie
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Those on WC perhaps

    3. Murder On Zidanesfloor
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Pope, Ryan still better

    4. Ze_Austin
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Avoid a West Ham defence without Fab. Their stats were horrible enough even when they kept the three clean sheets

    5. Dr. Mantis Toboggan
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Not cheap enough to be interested in a Fabless West Ham defence

    6. Naboo
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Will be one of the worst keepers ever to grace the PL, trust the fans! He's truly shocking

    7. jerseyboy
      7 years, 1 month ago

      cheers! thanks for all your comments. seems like a waste of a transfer unless on a WC. (I already have Pope as a set and forget)

  2. Tsparkes10
    7 years, 1 month ago

    So KDB could play this weekend but highly doubt it. Did struggle to create clear chances without him tonight. With that in mind... I was going to save FT but what do I do now? Montoya to Lund maybe? Or still save and hope Gwood/Soy can get me 2 points

    1FT 0.2 ITB

    Hendo
    Digne TAA Diop
    Salah KDB Sterl Ceballos Mount
    Barnes Pukki
    (Stek, Gwood, Soy, Montoya)

    1. jerseyboy
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Save transfer and rely on Greenwood or Soy off the bench

      1. Tsparkes10
        7 years, 1 month ago

        Cheers

    2. SADIO SANÉ
      7 years, 1 month ago

      My bench is pretty grim too mate if I need to cover KDB, Montoya to Lundstram looks alright to me.

    3. SADIO SANÉ
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Play soynocu.. Liverpool of late have been stuttering.. Clean sheet looks difficult for soy but two points is not impossible.. That way u save the ft

      1. Tsparkes10
        7 years, 1 month ago

        Nice copy and paste of last night's comments 🙁

        1. SADIO SANÉ
          7 years, 1 month ago

          😀 sorry - I wouldn't be against to Lund move, gonna be in a lot of teams this week and probably a good player to have long term

          1. SADIO SANÉ
            7 years, 1 month ago

            the* Lund move. I got rid of Montoya last week, he's a wingback but not very attacking

          2. Tsparkes10
            7 years, 1 month ago

            Yh that's my thoughts cheers

  3. Coys96
    7 years, 1 month ago

    Aguero -> Auba free?

    Would either captain him Pukki or Sterling

    1. Shark Team
      7 years, 1 month ago

      I am thinking of the same thing...
      I just can't sell kun because he is a shield in my team... He always provides.
      Btw surely if I get Auba I will C him

  4. HD7
    7 years, 1 month ago

    2 FT; 0.6 ITB

    Salah Greenwood to Auba Yarmolenko and go 3-4-3?

    Pope
    TAA Ota VVD Guilbert
    Salah Sterling Mount KDB
    Abraham Haller

    Subs: Button, Greenwood, Dendonker, Rico

    Premium players strategy:
    Currently: Salah Sterling

    GW8: Auba Sterling (may change Sterling with Salah around GW12-13);

    GW17: Salah Sterling returns

  5. rnrd
    7 years, 1 month ago

    Is son going to travel to South Korea during the international break?
    There’s a North Korea / South Korea game on oct 15 and then Tottenham plays watford home on the 19th..

    1. Murder On Zidanesfloor
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Yeah, he will play both games

    2. MTPockets
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Would have thought so. Players are sometimes allowed to come home early - don't know about that here given the Korea dynamic

    3. avfc82
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Yep, he's in the squad - not ideal for those who wanted to captain him vs Watford.

      1. Murder On Zidanesfloor
        7 years, 1 month ago

        He will be rested in one of GW8 and 9 imo. played the full 90 last night

  6. Forza Papac
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    7 years, 1 month ago

    A) Auba + Yarmolenko

    B) Wilson + Mahrez + 1.5

    Won't be captaining Auba if I get him but he allows me to get Salah back in two moves

    1. MTPockets
      7 years, 1 month ago

      A just b/c don't think Mahrez is a safe buy for this gw unless Bernardo stuff is resolved that way

  7. EMERGING STAR
    7 years, 1 month ago

    My punts this season (BSilva, Haller, Pepe, Barkely ,

    1. EMERGING STAR
      7 years, 1 month ago

      And KWP..all were massive failures. That would probably say why my OR is so low

      1. Superkitten
        7 years, 1 month ago

        Thanks for your input

  8. Wolfman180
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    7 years, 1 month ago

    Mane and Greenwood out for Aub and McGinn for a hit?

  9. Karan_G14
    7 years, 1 month ago

    KDB ➡️ Mahrez this week allows me to get rid of AWB & Barnes for Soyuncu & Vardy next week.

    It's very tempting!

    1. Murder On Zidanesfloor
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Mahrez did play the full 90 yesterday as well last weekend! A bit of an overhyped move in the last 1 hour which could easily be for nothing if he is benched this weekend and KDB returns for GW9

      1. Karan_G14
        7 years, 1 month ago

        Yeah I completely agree about that.

      2. Murder On Zidanesfloor
        7 years, 1 month ago

        If Bilva is confirmed banned for 6 games before the deadline, I would still consider doing it. If not, its not worth it IMO

        1. Karan_G14
          7 years, 1 month ago

          Yeah ideally I would only make that move if Bilva is confirmed out before deadline this week.

    2. Holmes
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Not interested in Bernardo?

      1. The_Fish
        7 years, 1 month ago

        Been charged for being a racist.

      2. Holmes
        7 years, 1 month ago

        Oh, might be banned... Guess Mahrez will do the job

    3. avfc82
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      7 years, 1 month ago

      It seems risky, at least until a Bernardo ban is confirmed.

      Pep could easily role out a front three of Bernardo, Sterling and Jesus this weekend.

      1. Karan_G14
        7 years, 1 month ago

        Cheers mate!

        I think it's best to save this week and look at a mini wildcard after IB.

  10. Sterling Malory
    7 years, 1 month ago

    I was really looking forward to rolling the transfer this week.

    KDB is an issue. Greenwood too.

    Rico and Soy on the bench with awful fixtures to come in for them.

    Should I take a hit with this lot?
    Pope
    TAA Otamendi Lundstram Soy
    Mane Sterling KDB Son
    Pukki Tammy
    Button Rico Greenwood Hayden

  11. FOO FIGHTER
    7 years, 1 month ago

    Captain?

    Salah
    Sterling
    Auba

    1. avfc82
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Sterling for me.

      1. jtreble
        7 years, 1 month ago

        +1.

    2. Murder On Zidanesfloor
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Sterling 😉 hahahah

    3. Holmes
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Aubameyang

    4. FOO FIGHTER
      7 years, 1 month ago

      I will be doing

      KDB, Aguero and Firmino to Sterling, Auba and King but waiting just before the deadline.

      So those will be my cap choices.

      1. Murder On Zidanesfloor
        7 years, 1 month ago

        Will you still bash Sterling here after getting him in? Who will do your job?

    5. The Overthinker
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Auba

      1. theodosios
        7 years, 1 month ago

        And BOU are rock solid defence...

        1. theodosios
          7 years, 1 month ago

          Replay to Maximus

    6. Maximus Bonimus Pointimus
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Auba has europa and a team of bottlers around him

      So not him

      1. Murder On Zidanesfloor
        7 years, 1 month ago

        Yet he matches Salah for points and is yet to blank this season

      2. Murder On Zidanesfloor
        7 years, 1 month ago

        Martinelli will most likely start Europa

    7. ‘Tis the Season
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Auba no brainer

  12. mojoindojo
    7 years, 1 month ago

    Took out Sterling , Aurier for KDB, Ricardo earlier this week. For a hit.

    The rough in Rough With the Smooth all sorted out...

    1. Murder On Zidanesfloor
      7 years, 1 month ago

      I remember advising you against it

      1. Murder On Zidanesfloor
        7 years, 1 month ago

        Also remember saying wait till the pressers with KDB a doubt, and that getting Pereira in for a hit this week is not ideal

        1. mojoindojo
          7 years, 1 month ago

          Ah yes. Unfortunately I went with my gut feeling....

  13. The Overthinker
    7 years, 1 month ago

    *yawn*

    1. Dr. Mantis Toboggan
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Reading this made me yawn

  14. Tony Soprano
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    7 years, 1 month ago

    Aurier has to go. Who to bring in?

    Tomori (is he nailed)?
    Cresswell (is he nailed)?
    Ward (bad fixtures)

    1. antis0cial
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Tomori. With Rudiger out he is nailed, he has a good chance of keeping his spot when Rudiger is fit either by going 3 at the back or Christensen dropping out. I've only watched Tomori last two games but he could be a top class cb, still a little green but his pace gets him out of a lot of situations. Fixtures great too!

      1. Philip Jones's Diary
        7 years, 1 month ago

        I think Frank said he is number one or two CB now which is a fair indication that he will play close to all the matches.

      2. Tony Soprano
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        7 years, 1 month ago

        Yeah Chelsea have a great run.

  15. Bury94
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    7 years, 1 month ago

    If KDB is out this weekend but back after the IB, will you bench him this week?

    1. antis0cial
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Yeah pretty sure I will as had from start, playing Cantwell in his place. If you haven't much money tied up in him, switching to Mahrez could be an option if B.Silva is out with a ban.

      1. HNI
        7 years, 1 month ago

        KDB will lose 0.2mn over now and intl break if pep says he isnt in team vs Wol and become 9.8mn. Plus you sell him for 9.7mn. Do think extra point is more valuable than 0.1mn if have no injuries in team

        1. fclackless [Brazil Nuts]
          7 years, 1 month ago

          doubt he will drop ... fpl under priced him and in these cases tend to protect the player

          1. jtreble
            7 years, 1 month ago

            That’s one clever algorithm.

        2. antis0cial
          7 years, 1 month ago

          I'm not convinced there will be that big of a fire sale on him unless it's confirmed he will be out a while. I would probably bring in Mahrez if I was to transfer out, he's not guaranteed to start, and it would be his points vs Cantwell home to Villa. Plus would cost me a transfer, so in my situation I think it's worth keeping, banking the .1 (if he does drop that much) and ft or using ft elsewhere.

    2. IN SANE IN DE BRUYNE
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Yes

    3. Maximus Bonimus Pointimus
      7 years, 1 month ago

      I will start him and have a decent sub

      1. antis0cial
        7 years, 1 month ago

        That's my plan, Cantwell first on bench. Can't see KDB getting minutes though, not worth the risk.

        1. HNI
          7 years, 1 month ago

          Cantwell vs AVL! You have to play him

          1. antis0cial
            7 years, 1 month ago

            If KDB was fit there wouldn't be a spot for Cantwell in starting 11 (unless I could play 2 at the back :P)

            Pope
            TAA Tomori Soyuncu
            Salah Sterling Mount KDB*
            Tammy Haller Pukki

            Cantwell Rico

    4. Dr. Mantis Toboggan
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Lund comes in

      1. Murder On Zidanesfloor
        7 years, 1 month ago

        Google Lund in Hindi and you would say that lol

        1. Murder On Zidanesfloor
          7 years, 1 month ago

          wouldnt*

        2. Holmes
          7 years, 1 month ago

          😆

        3. The Overthinker
          7 years, 1 month ago

          Everytime i read lund, i cant help but think about the meaning 😀

          1. Murder On Zidanesfloor
            7 years, 1 month ago

            Hahah yeah, my girlfriend is Indian so I've known all about it since a couple years. Chuckle everytime someone says it here

  16. Runaway
    7 years, 1 month ago

    Which option looks better?

    A) KDB + Haller > Auba + Yarmolenko for -4

    B) Keep KDB, play Cantwell, roll FT

    Full team atm:

    Ryan
    TAA Zinchenko Lundstram
    Mane Sterling (C) KDB Mount
    Abraham Haller Pukki

    Button Cantwell Cahill Rico
    0.2 ITB

    1. HNI
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Just dont remove KDB for -4. You may need him after CPL away

    2. Runaway
      7 years, 1 month ago

      If Bernardo ban is confirmed before the deadline, KDB>Mahrez looks more appealing than both tbh but there is no chance for that, right?

  17. La Roja
    7 years, 1 month ago

    How many weeks Bilva expected to be out?

    1. HNI
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Face to face racism is 6 games but sociel media its much lighter and depends on intent and if there is any malice towards the victim. Safe to say between 3-4games nothing more. Plus capital cup iand uefa n between as well

    2. Valar(Keith)
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Even if its a 6 game ban.. Which would be too harsh.. That's just 3 epl games. Probably be 4 games or lower ie max 2 epl games.

  18. King Kohli
    7 years, 1 month ago

    Thoughts on this move?
    Mane + KDB > Sterling + Yarmolenko?

    Pope Stek
    TAA Ota Lowton Soy Rico
    Mane KDB Son Cantwell Hayden
    Kun Tammy Pukki

    2 Ft 0.1 itb

  19. FAR EAST
    7 years, 1 month ago

    1 FT, 2.0 ITB.
    Do I need to ditch Pukki/Haller for Abraham?
    Already got Mount and Cantwell on my team.

    1. FAR EAST
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Oh, will get rid one of them for Vardy next GW anyway.

      1. Warby84
        7 years, 1 month ago

        I want Vardy next week probably for Abraham

        1. FAR EAST
          7 years, 1 month ago

          Why? Abraham's stats looks good

  20. Party time
    7 years, 1 month ago

    Brighton - Spurs prediction

    1. Miguel Sanchez
      7 years, 1 month ago

      2-1 Brighton

    2. HNI
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Tight Spurs win as it always has been

    3. Runaway
      7 years, 1 month ago

      0-0 with Ryan heroics (9 saves, 1 penalty save, 3 bonus)

      1. The Overthinker
        7 years, 1 month ago

        You are not a Ryan owner by any means are you!? 😀

        1. Runaway
          7 years, 1 month ago

          of course not 🙂

    4. Murder On Zidanesfloor
      7 years, 1 month ago

      1-1

  21. HNI
    7 years, 1 month ago

    What happned to Mark? Why did he leave FFS and effectively stopped playing fpl as well?

    1. The Overthinker
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Stopped playing fpl? 😮 when did this happen ?

      1. SADIO SANÉ
        7 years, 1 month ago

        ages ago, Jonty has been doing his team every week

        1. Murder On Zidanesfloor
          7 years, 1 month ago

          He told you this?

          1. SADIO SANÉ
            7 years, 1 month ago

            no-one, I just made it up

            1. SADIO SANÉ
              7 years, 1 month ago

              oh thought you said 'who told you this' 😀 no he didn't

    2. Fitzy.
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Stopped playing FPL? That hasn't happened.

    3. HNI
      7 years, 1 month ago

      His team still has Martial inspite of months of injury now

      1. Fitzy.
        7 years, 1 month ago

        He's been making transfers.

    4. pax888
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Don't think he stopped playing FPL! Just clearly does more back of house stuff regarding the FFS site now.

    5. avfc82
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      7 years, 1 month ago

      He's clearly still playing and was doing well, he's just had a couple of bad weeks.

  22. Tsparkes10
    7 years, 1 month ago

    Salah, Ceballos to Mahrez, Son very tempting.

  23. CelticBhoy1
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    7 years, 1 month ago

    Is the best KDB strategy, play him and hope for the best?

    1. jtreble
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Maybe. Press conference will help sort this too I hope.

    2. Holmes
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Depends on your bench and for how long he will be out

    3. Hand of clod
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Wondering this myself. A Mahrez punt is tempting though, especially now with Bilva facing a ban.

    4. Planet Head
      7 years, 1 month ago

      I think it depends on 3 factors:
      1) What Pep says in the meantime or at the presser
      2) Do you have a good sub
      3) Potential value lost by selling him (do you need to do a -4 and would you lose a lot of value tied up in him by selling him now)

      1. Planet Head
        7 years, 1 month ago

        e.g. I bought him at 9.8 so no real loss if I sell him, and I've got McNeil as first sub at home to Everton so will only consider selling if KdB's confirmed out until beyond the international break

        1. HNI
          7 years, 1 month ago

          I just dont get this 0.2mn obsession. 4-5points is more imp than 0.2mn lost which is unlikely as he is will drop in value as well. As long as you have no injuries just get a 9.5mn punt or something

          1. avfc82
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • Has Moderation Rights
            7 years, 1 month ago

            Points over pounds.

            1. CelticBhoy1
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              7 years, 1 month ago

              LOL yea I'd rather have the points than 0.1 or 0.2 ITB

    5. SADIO SANÉ
      7 years, 1 month ago

      depends on a lot of things - price bought at, if you want to WC next week, if you have Cantwell/Lunny off the bench, if you want Son

    6. kennethrhcp
      7 years, 1 month ago

      If you've a decent 1st sub it's the best option imo

      that being said I want 2 fts over the IB

      1. Planet Head
        7 years, 1 month ago

        #metoo

        1. Murder On Zidanesfloor
          7 years, 1 month ago

          casual use of the me too hashtag! its good you are not a professional footballer on doing it on twitter

          1. Planet Head
            7 years, 1 month ago

            Haha yes, absolutely no intention of becoming a public figure in general. The world has gone mad

          2. pjomara
            7 years, 1 month ago

            I think he meant #meetoo as a recommendation of getting the Burnely defender!

    7. HNI
      7 years, 1 month ago

      I am going Son if he is doubt still as Pep wont risk him with good backup in Gundongen. After Son scores in bha WAT will again get back for free when KDB faces AVL SOT

  24. CelticBhoy1
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    7 years, 1 month ago

    Think I'll wait to hear more but strongly considering a -4 to Mahrez if he is confirmed out. I bought at 9.9 so only losing out on 0.1mil

    1. THE Wild Rover
      7 years, 1 month ago

      That's mad, guarantee Mahrez will even start and KDB will miss one game at the most. You will then be taking another hit to get him back

      1. THE Wild Rover
        7 years, 1 month ago

        *no guarantee

    2. CelticBhoy1
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      7 years, 1 month ago

      It is punty but Mahrez in super form in a v favourable fixture, FT to get him back

  25. danlynch13
    7 years, 1 month ago

    No KDB means I have to play Soy or Kelly.. who would you pick?

    1. Runaway
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Kelly

  26. Abusive_Sgt_Daelrhos
    7 years, 1 month ago

    What were price changes last night lads? Thx

    1. Rotation's Alter Ego
      • Has Moderation Rights
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Check the HT.

      Or the widget on the side of the page...

    2. pjomara
      7 years, 1 month ago

      McGinn up

  27. Christina.
    7 years, 1 month ago

    One of Mahrez or Kun will play.

    Shirley?

    1. Rotation's Alter Ego
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      7 years, 1 month ago

      Could easily be both. Expect the latter to play for sure.

      And don't call me Surely.

      1. Christina.
        7 years, 1 month ago

        Sorry Sherry...and STerling?

        1. Rotation's Alter Ego
          • Has Moderation Rights
          7 years, 1 month ago

          Yeah.

          BSilva Rodri DSilva
          Mahrez Aguero Sterling

          1. Christina.
            7 years, 1 month ago

            why do you think Kun will play?

            1. Rotation's Alter Ego
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              7 years, 1 month ago

              Don't see the reason in playing Jesus vs Everton otherwise, unless it's purely tactical (to target Everton and Wolves weaknesses) as Pep alluded to in an earlier presser.

              1. Christina.
                7 years, 1 month ago

                ...maybe Kun was rested vs Everton so that he could play 90 mins last night?

                1. Rotation's Alter Ego
                  • Has Moderation Rights
                  7 years, 1 month ago

                  Yeah apparently my head isn't working. Not sure what I was thinking.

                  No point sweating over it honestly. Aguero is first choice, would expect him to get most games.

    2. Murder On Zidanesfloor
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Sterling-Jesus-Bilva easily could happen.

    3. Rogue Todd
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Complete waste of time guessing what Pep is going to do.

      1. Rotation's Alter Ego
        • Has Moderation Rights
        7 years, 1 month ago

        This

      2. Christina.
        7 years, 1 month ago

        shussh...

        1. Rogue Todd
          7 years, 1 month ago

          No you shut up 🙂 😛

    4. jtreble
      7 years, 1 month ago

      No chance, Shirley is out on loan.

  28. gooner_112233445566
    7 years, 1 month ago

    pope
    digne, lund, montoya, (rico), (hanley)
    kdb, sterling, salah, mount, tielemans
    pukki, auba, (greenwood)

    1 ft, 0.1 itb, what to do this week guys..

  29. THEKID_88
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    7 years, 1 month ago

    Is Wan Bissaka out this weekend?

    1. Rotation's Alter Ego
      • Has Moderation Rights
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Not yet.

      Isn't in the team for AZ but given it's illness keeping him out I wouldn't be surprised if he's working to be ready for the weekend.

      1. JIMMY TUGGINS
        7 years, 1 month ago

        I'm sure we can rely on Ole to give us a clear and honest update...

  30. gooner_112233445566
    7 years, 1 month ago

    pope
    digne, lund, montoya, (rico), (hanley)
    kdb, sterling, salah, mount, tielemans
    pukki, auba, (greenwood)

    1 ft, 0.1 itb, what to do this week guys.......

    1. European Bob
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Wildcard it up

    2. Fpl Richie
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Probably needs a transfer in defence or action on Kdb. I'd sell Montoya if you can get a jazzy 4.6.