Scout Notes

Alexander-Arnold’s consistency continues as Firmino unlucky to blank

Liverpool 3-2 West Ham

  • Goals: Georginio Wijnaldum (£5.4m), Mohamed Salah (£12.8m), Sadio Mané (£12.3m) | Issa Diop (£4.3m), Pablo Fornals (£6.0m)
  • Assists: Trent Alexander-Arnold x2 (£7.7m), Andrew Robertson (£7.0m) | Robert Snodgrass (£5.2m), Declan Rice (£4.7m)
  • Bonus Points: Alexander-Arnold x3, Wijnaldum x2, Mané x1

Trent Alexander-Arnold (£7.7m) continues to ask Fantasy Premier League managers questions about their captain armbands with his latest haul.

The right-back registered a 10-point score against West Ham on Monday night, putting up two assists and, despite conceding twice, collecting three bonus too.

Alexander-Arnold’s returns have been more reliable than any other Fantasy asset for some time, his last blank occurring all the way back in Gameweek 16, when he was a first-half substitute at Bournemouth.

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Going back even further, the last time Alexander-Arnold failed to deliver a return (either defensive or offensive) in a match he started was in the Gameweek 13 win at Crystal Palace.

During that period, Mohamed Salah (£12.8m) has blanked in five of his starts, while Sadio Mané (£12.3m) failed to register a return in four matches that he started.

Admittedly, both midfielders found the net against West Ham but were still outscored by Alexander-Arnold and his excellent delivery into the penalty box.

The right-back was a constant source of concern for West Ham, even when the visitors were enjoying a 2-1 lead.

It was his quick-thinking that led to Georginio Wijnaldum‘s (£5.4m) opener as he whipped a loose ball into the box when the Hammers’ defence had assumed it was going out for a corner.

Alexander-Arnold then found Salah on the back-post with an indirect free-kick, went close to scoring with from a direct one and the resulting corner nearly produced an assist as Virgil van Dijk (£6.6m) clipped the top of the bar.

The England international came close to two assists for Firmino in the second half, seeing the Brazilian nod a corner over the bar before Angelo Ogbonna‘s (£4.5m) header denied him from converting an Alexander-Arnold pass into a certain close-range goal. 

“I think we passed the moment where we treat (Alexander-Arnold) like a young boy, he is just a proper member of the squad. Everybody has to contribute, everybody has to bring on the pitch what he is able to do – and the boys do a lot to bring him or Robbo in the position and save them there. I don’t want to make the performance more than it is, I am completely happy with it, but that’s how football works on the highest level.” – Jurgen Klopp

That said, Salah and Mané were still just as threatening compared to their defensive colleague, especially in the second half when Liverpool were forced to chase the game.

Salah’s Fantasy appeal has been obvious for some time, capped off with heavy backing for the Gameweek 27 captaincy, but Mané continues to force himself back into the conversation.

The Senegalese international, who lost a chunk of owners to a Double Gameweek 24 injury, arguably could have emerged with a double-figure against West Ham. He was adjudged to be offside late in the game when Alexander-Arnold flashed a ball across West Ham’s goal-line.

Back-to-back returns for Mané since recovering from injury puts pressure on those still holding Roberto Firmino (£9.7m), who now has consecutive blanks and remains goalless at Anfield in the Premier League this season.

However, the Brazilian was perhaps unlucky not to come away with something in Gameweek 27.

In the 25th minute, Firmino lined up a shot from the edge of the box, which was not too far over the bar and, five minutes later, he laid the ball off to Alexander-Arnold, who had pushed into midfield. The right-back rifled an effort back across the goal which went just wide of the post.

Immediately after the restart, Firmino was played into acres of space by Alexander-Arnold but blazed his shot clumsily over the bar.

Then, as the game wore on, the Brazilian, standing on the back-post, headed a looping ball onto the woodwork from point-blank range and was inches away from getting a touch on Alexander-Arnold’s cross which fell to Mané for the winner.

Finding himself on the Goals Imminent table for Blank Gameweek 28, Firmino is certainly due some attacking returns. He remains Liverpool’s top-scorer away from home this season, which bodes well ahead of a trip to Watford on Saturday evening.

For all Liverpool’s brilliance at Anfield, Fantasy managers should take note of how this latest win played out, though. Despite controlling the game on Monday night, Jurgen Klopp’s men were still missing something at both ends of the pitch for large spells.

They toiled going forward and were less than assured at the back. That has arguably been the case for each of their outings since the Winter Break, while the absence of injured pair Jordan Henderson (£5.5m) and James Milner (£5.3m) probably had an impact too.

Issa Diop (£4.3m) was largely unchallenged when he nodded home Robert Snodgrass‘ (£5.2m) first-half corner, and, with van Dijk out of position shortly after, Joe Gomez‘s (£5.3m) slip nearly allowed Michail Antonio (£6.9m) to capitalise, were it not for the midfielder’s heavy touch.

The Hammers continued to cause issues from corners and even went ahead in the 54th minute when Declan Rice‘s (£4.7m) square ball found Pablo Fornals (£6.0m) unmarked in the penalty area.

In giving up two goals against West Ham, Liverpool matched their goals conceded total from the previous 11 matches in just 90 minutes. Owners of the defensive double-up will certainly be hoping for an improvement at Watford on Sunday.

“Second-ball game was not good. Losing the first ball is possible because Antonio, Haller, whoever is there is just too good and you cannot win all the balls. But then the second ball, we have to pick up better. The formation was not good, we showed the boys at half-time, it just makes no sense there. And the set-pieces obviously; they were really good from them, we were not that clear in these situations and that’s how they scored the goal. So they got a little bit of momentum, or maybe they got the momentum.” – Jurgen Klopp

Liverpool managed to grab the game by the scruff of its neck when Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain (£6.2m) came on for Naby Keïta (£5.8m), adding some much-needed drive and creativity to the central midfield trio. If Henderson and Milner are still out for Blank Gameweek 28, the former Arsenal man has done his chances of starting at Watford no harm at all.

“Yes, we needed that direction. Ox came on and the first [contribution] was a finish. Close, but still a finish. Next one was dribbling with a foul or not, if it was not a foul then probably we have the ball in a good position again. So, the dynamic helped, of course. Always, if you get direction in a game, our people appreciate that obviously. That helped.” – Jurgen Klopp

From a West Ham perspective, there was a lot to like about Snodgrass’ performance in both phases of play.

The Scottish international also arguably retains an element of budget differential about him, adding his fourth attacking return over the last three matches. Nicolas Pépé (£9.2m) is the only midfielder to have matched Snodgrass in that time.

Finally, much of West Ham’s good work against Liverpool was inspired by recent signing Tomas Soucek (£5.0m). Unfortunately for David Moyes, the Czech Republic international had to go off injured almost immediately after half-time.

“(Soucek) picked up the injury just before half time and it meant that he was struggling. We knew at half time and I thought he had been fabulous as well. It is a big loss to us, especially in the second half as we didn’t have an awful lot where we could tighten things up, really. I am hoping he will be OK but it looks like a groin or adductor injury from over stretching in the first half.” – David Moyes

Liverpool XI (4-3-3): Alisson; Robertson, van Dijk, Gomez, Alexander-Arnold; Keïta (Oxlade-Chamberlain 57′), Wijnaldum, Fabinho; Mané (Matip 90+1′), Firmino, Salah.

West Ham United XI (4-3-3): Fabianski; Cresswell, Ogbonna, Diop; Ngakia; Rice, Noble, Soucek (Fornals 47′); Antonio, Anderson (Haller 65′), Snodgrass (Bowen 84′).

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  1. Hotdogs for Tea
    • 8 Years
    4 years, 1 month ago

    That Salah cross and missed Firmino header cost me dear

    1. g40steve
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      The other Robbo cross to Salah was close as well

      1. Hotdogs for Tea
        • 8 Years
        4 years, 1 month ago

        Salah & Firmino owner 🙁

    2. Amey
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      That Taa corner VVD hit crossbar cost me 10k entry .....
      Taa © VVD would have been great

      1. Hotdogs for Tea
        • 8 Years
        4 years, 1 month ago

        Painful - I captained Salah so it was hard to watch

        1. Amey
          • 5 Years
          4 years, 1 month ago

          That Mane assist from taa helped though. Would have been a 4 pointer. Proper 6 point assist !

    3. MC Hammer
      • 11 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      That Fabianski fumble cost us the 17th place

      1. Party time
          4 years, 1 month ago

          Made a couple of top notch saves in all honesty. So can't fault fabianski

    4. merin
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      How to spend this FT?

      McCarthy McGovern
      TAA Soyuncu Fernandez Stevens Rico
      Salah Mané KDB Barnes Dendoncker
      Vardy DCL Ings

      1 FT, 1.4 ITB

      1. g40steve
        • 6 Years
        4 years, 1 month ago

        Rico > Saiss or Boly

    5. g40steve
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      Thoughts?

      C Salah or Trent?
      Any changes?

      Pope
      Trent, Robbo, Soy
      Salah, Traoré, Maddison, Bruno
      Ings, Vardy, Jimenez

      McCarthy, Taylor, Boly, KDB,

      .9 bank

      1. My neck my back my Saed Kol…
        • 9 Years
        4 years, 1 month ago

        Captain salah and the rest looks good to me

        1. g40steve
          • 6 Years
          4 years, 1 month ago

          Covers the crowd as well.

      2. J ⚒ Gimme ur Mané
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        4 years, 1 month ago

        Not tempted for a vardy (c) punt?

        1. Old Man
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 12 Years
          4 years, 1 month ago

          I wouldn't - he looks a bit low in confidence to me, but he will keep trying.

        2. g40steve
          • 6 Years
          4 years, 1 month ago

          When his luck changes:)

      3. Peteski29
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 6 Years
        4 years, 1 month ago

        Captain Salah and g2g

    6. My neck my back my Saed Kol…
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      Had a few poor weeks mainly due to my aguero gamble failing. Any thoughts on what to do? Currently got four players blanking, 2 FTs and 0.3 ITB

      Ryan

      TAA VVD Soyuncu Lundstrom Rico

      Salah KDB martial Grealish traore

      Kun Ings Greenwood

      1. J ⚒ Gimme ur Mané
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        4 years, 1 month ago

        Kun to vardy.

        Lundstrum to CTaylor

        Bench the other blankers and start Greenwood.

        1. My neck my back my Saed Kol…
          • 9 Years
          4 years, 1 month ago

          Nice one. Was thinking kun to jiminez or do you think Vardy a better option?

          1. J ⚒ Gimme ur Mané
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 9 Years
            4 years, 1 month ago

            It depends if you prefer form or fixtures as a manager.

            Right or wrong, I’ve always followed the fixtures and that leads to vardy.

            1. My neck my back my Saed Kol…
              • 9 Years
              4 years, 1 month ago

              I’ve usually always been fixtures hence why I got in kun for West Ham at home but it hasn’t helped me much this season. The thing is jiminez has both form and fixtures right now it seems

      2. g40steve
        • 6 Years
        4 years, 1 month ago

        Either of these?

        Kun > Vardy
        Grealish > Bruno
        Lundy > Boly Saiss

      3. aborg
        • 6 Years
        4 years, 1 month ago

        If like me, you’ve kept Kim for this long, better wait till 2 hours before deadline on Friday to see if Man City have a DGW.
        Kun iwes me big time and it’s worth benching him for gw28 if he gets a DGW after that

        1. My neck my back my Saed Kol…
          • 9 Years
          4 years, 1 month ago

          Yeah for sure. Just trying to plan them out in case the double isn’t announced. If it is it’ll probably be Lundstrom and Grealish our for Barnes and Boly.

    7. Nightf0x
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      Ryan (buton)
      Soy boly taa lascels (lund)
      Traore mane salah (fleck kdb)
      Dcl vardy ings

      FH gw31 undecided, which?
      A) dcl to jimi
      B) fleck to barnes (cant get jimi, will go for jota later or keep dcl)
      C) lund to c.taylor (plan is gw29 lund to egan/basham)
      D) roll ft play as it is

    8. matiakez
      • 13 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      Best plan here with 2 frees

      Pope McCarthy
      TAA Gomez Egan Boly Lascelles
      Salah Cantwell Barnes Redmond KDB Ings Jimi Aguero

      Augero to Vardy looks the obvious move to get 11 but its whether to also sell Redmond or save the free?

      1. Old Man
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        4 years, 1 month ago

        I'd make your obvious move and save the other. That way you will have a much better idea about who to bring in for Redmond - after the FA Cup matches are over. There might also be a DGW in GW29 to reckon with.

        1. MOTHRA
          • 8 Years
          4 years, 1 month ago

          ^ exactly that. Redmond does need to go, but wait till last minute/next week.

    9. Ci Siamo
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      I'm 10 points ahead in my ML and both rivals behind me have Mane

      Should I take a hit to cover him off or just stick with Gomez in defence?

      Thanks

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

        Hmm, interesting. Taking a hit to cover him is a far stretch, any way you can do it for free over several runs?

      2. Old Man
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        4 years, 1 month ago

        Gomez is far too vanilla for me. In a team where the big boys score 8, 9. 11, 14, 16 etc etc you need to stock up on as many of them as possible. Get three from TAA/Robbo/Mane/Salah .... or be prepared for 6, 6, 2, 6, 2, 6, 6 etc etc

        1. Fpl Richie
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 8 Years
          4 years, 1 month ago

          Agreed. VVD is a decent option too for the odd goal, but in a world where every week Liverpool contribute virtually all the reliable points...

    10. thomashl
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      Grealish –> Bruno Fernandes for free?

      Will get me a full 11. Will prob wildcard the week after – and maybe buy Grealish back. That's why I'm worrying, will waste some $$ but hopefully get what matters = points.

      McCarthy
      TAA Soy Robbo
      Salah Traore Cantwell Grealish*
      Vardy Ings DCL
      4.3itb

      1. Fit_to_drop
        • 4 Years
        4 years, 1 month ago

        A no brainer. Go for it.

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

          Cheers mate! Will wait until after the EL game on Thurs just to be sure

      2. MOTHRA
        • 8 Years
        4 years, 1 month ago

        Points matter, but if you’re going to bring back Grealish anyway, I think you are potentially losing significant value. But it depends what you bought him at. If you’re dropping £0.5m ish, I wouldn’t, as it can make a difference. I would make the switch, but wouldn’t be looking to bring back Grealish a week later on a WC...

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

          Right, this is my main concern. I looked it up and found out I probably bought him at 6.0, as my sell value is 6.3 (his current value is 6.7). He will probably have dropped by the time I WC, so looking at a -0.3 net if I decide to buy him back.

          Think I'll make the switch, then wait and see if I get him back on WC.

          The problem here is Traore, who's one of the most wasted transfers I've made this year. Could ship him for Fernandes but it would be too much of a gamble. I reckon they'll start him against spurs as it's a massive game for wolves chasing the CL spot.

          Thanks for taking the time to reply to me!

    11. arkom
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      Soy / TAA / VVD / Aurier
      Salah / Martial / Cantwell
      Vardy / Ings / DCL

      1. Rico 2. KDB 3. Grealish

      2,2£ ITB

      A) Grealish --> Richarlison
      B) Grealish --> Barnes
      C) Grealish --> Maddison
      D) Other?

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

        Exact same dilemma here! Between Fernandes and Barnes for me. Maddison I'd stay away from, no form as of now

        1. arkom
          • 7 Years
          4 years, 1 month ago

          Yeah.. Barnes have fixtures, right?!

    12. Thomas Jerome Newton
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      Who would you guess is the most likely to play in the next two matches?
      A) Tielemans
      B) Perez
      C) Barnes

      1. Thomas Jerome Newton
        • 7 Years
        4 years, 1 month ago

        I'm looking to replace Traore but will have no playing substitutes this gameweek.

      2. FOO FIGHTER
        • 4 Years
        4 years, 1 month ago

        All three

      3. Brehmeren
        • 13 Years
        4 years, 1 month ago

        Tielemanns

    13. Fpl Richie
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      Just watched the highlights. West ham actually did better than I expected but christ - the number of chances the pool full backs create is ridiculous isn't it?
      There will be a game soon where they get 30 odd between them.

    14. Tmel
      • 13 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      McCarthy
      Holgate TAA Gomez Rico*
      Salah Dendoncker Traore*
      Vardy Jimenez
      (Button Egan Grealish KDB Auba)

      2FT & 0.1ITB - currently have anywhere between 8-10 players depending on Rico & Traore:

      a) Rico & Grealish > Stephens & Barnes
      b) Rico & Grealish > Stephens & Armstrong
      c) Rico & Grealish > Stephens & Mount
      d) Egan, Grealish & Dendoncker > Saiss, Armstrong & Barnes (-4)
      e) Egan, Grealish & Traore > CTaylor, B. Fernandes & Saka (-4)

      1. Jebiga
        • 11 Years
        4 years, 1 month ago

        why traore out ?

    15. waltzingmatildas
      • 13 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      Those with double liv defence, how are you feeling?
      I'm not confident at all, scared of not having Mané.
      Would you stick with this?
      Ryan button
      TAA Robbo soy Lund targett
      Kdb salah traore grealish mooy
      Vardy ings jimenez

      Or wc to bring mane in? Would change 6 players

      1. Miguel Sanchez
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 7 Years
        4 years, 1 month ago

        Double Pool defence is still good. Mané only beat Robertson by 4 points. Wouldn't WC with that squad.

        1. Fpl Richie
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 8 Years
          4 years, 1 month ago

          Which is basically in line with value. I had to choose between Martial to Mane or Lundstram to Robbo (+2m) and I'm happy with the latter. Let's face it - both great picks

      2. Wally banter
        • 11 Years
        4 years, 1 month ago

        No need to wc, mane or salah is a big qn though... i have both and might sell salah ahead of mane when the need arises, which is mostly gw31

      3. waltzingmatildas
        • 13 Years
        4 years, 1 month ago

        Cheers guys. ML leader has mane, plus I've had 4 arrows in a row, so doubting myself I guess!

      4. n14mul
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 6 Years
        4 years, 1 month ago

        Double defence is the safe option, Salah and mane is the maverick option.....depends which way you want to go

    16. merin
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      Who would rather have of Boly or Saiss and why?

      1. Old Man
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        4 years, 1 month ago

        I bought Boly but after his 11 pointer I expect lots will say Saiss. I suspect Boly is more nailed and has the threat of a 14 pointer in a 1-0 or 2-0 win. Saiss more likely to get assists.

      2. Wally banter
        • 11 Years
        4 years, 1 month ago

        Saiss if the security of starts is confirmed.
        Personally have gone with boly

        1. merin
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 8 Years
          4 years, 1 month ago

          Went with Saiss because he has more goal threat, is cheaper, and is nailed (he's played 90min in 9 of their last 10 games, and all of their last 7 matches).

      3. Karan14
        • 7 Years
        4 years, 1 month ago

        Both are good options. Boly just seems more nailed.

      4. LAMELA_AND_CONSUELA
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 6 Years
        4 years, 1 month ago

        Boly seems to be more nailed and probably will score one header or two. But Saiss is cheaper, more versatile (he can play in midfield) and he has average almost one shot per game. On the other side Saiss is card magnet

    17. Saro0808
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      Any changes should i make?
      My Current Team
      McCarthy
      Taa Vvd Stephens Williams Tanganga
      Salah Martial Hayden
      Vardy Ings

      Bench:Button, Kbd Mahrez Martinelli
      Bank : 4.4m
      Already Wildcarded and did my transfer kun to vardy this week.Willing to take a hit,if needed.

    18. bitm2007
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      Pope
      TAA, VVD, Stephens, Soy
      Salah (c), Martial, Traore
      Ings, DCL, Jimenez

      Button, Dendoncker, Rico, KDB

      5m ITB, 1TB

      A) VVD and Traore to Boly and Mane for a hit
      B) Save FT, and use MITB to get Auba after the blank (for Ings or DCL)

      1. Karan14
        • 7 Years
        4 years, 1 month ago

        A isnt a bad option if you really want Mane otherwise saving is also fine.

      2. Fit_to_drop
        • 4 Years
        4 years, 1 month ago

        Id take A right now for sure

    19. King Kohli
      • 11 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      Looking to do Kun > DCL.
      Anything worth a hit here?

      Pope
      TAA Gomez Taylor
      Salah(c) Traore Cantwell Hayden
      Kun Jimenez Ings
      Hendo Egan Basham KDB

      1 Ft 4.1 itb

      1. Saro0808
        • 6 Years
        4 years, 1 month ago

        Kun to Vardy?
        Dcl has form,but tough fix ahead.

        1. King Kohli
          • 11 Years
          4 years, 1 month ago

          DCL's fixtures are not too bad attacking wise imo.Everton are creating chances and can see them troubling both Utd and Chelsea.
          Lei have the fixtures but have not shown any form.Obviously Vardy could have a party with the fixtures that they have but there seems to be no evidence based on current form.
          Also prefer DCL as he's more likely to play in gw 31.

      2. Wally banter
        • 11 Years
        4 years, 1 month ago

        Traore or hayden out may be? with that spare cash, use it .. wont hurt you much.
        Bruno or Richarlson or even barnes

        1. King Kohli
          • 11 Years
          4 years, 1 month ago

          Yeah considering doing Hayden/Traore > Bruno but not too sure.
          It will also mean one more blank player in gw 31.

          1. Wally banter
            • 11 Years
            4 years, 1 month ago

            As karan said below, vardy and richarlson would be better punts if you can afford it... a better team would v scored against utd in last match

      3. Karan14
        • 7 Years
        4 years, 1 month ago

        Id punt on Vardy over DCL.

      4. pingissimus
        • 5 Years
        4 years, 1 month ago

        Eeeeek at that midfield. You better hope Bruce and Nuno change their minds. Cantwell is nailed I guess.

        1. King Kohli
          • 11 Years
          4 years, 1 month ago

          Yeah considering Hayden > Bruno for a hit

    20. Karan14
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      McCarthy
      TAA - Doherty - Stephens
      Salah - Mane - Traore - Mooy
      Vardy - Jimenez - Ings

      (Hendo* - O'Connell* - Grealish* - Stevens*)
      1 FT & 1.1m

      Currently have 11 starters for GW28
      But I'm not happy with Grealish and Villa's form & fixtures going forward.
      Traore bit of a worry too after being benched twice?

      A) Save FT
      B) Grealish ➡️ Barnes or Mount? (Bench Traore/Mooy)
      C) Traore ➡️ Barnes/Mount
      D) Anything else?

      Thoughts?

      1. King Kohli
        • 11 Years
        4 years, 1 month ago

        Depends on your plan for gw 31.
        If you plan to play FH, then it's ok to burn a transfer. Would do C in this case.
        If not, save the transfer. Will be useful in getting another gw 31 player

        1. Karan14
          • 7 Years
          4 years, 1 month ago

          Ideally I would like to save my Free Hit for a DGW.
          I guess selling Traore would be a bit premature as he could back in the starting 11.
          Even If I get Barnes ill still have 3 Fts to get 6 GW31 players without hits.
          Dont want to miss out on points because of one gameweek.

    21. FortunesAlwaysHiding
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      Guys, draft league waivers and I'm at the top. Which of three would be the best pick up?

      a) Saiss
      b) Greenwood
      c) Nketiah

      1. Karan14
        • 7 Years
        4 years, 1 month ago

        Saiss

    22. n14mul
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      Morning,

      Lundy to

      A. Lascelles
      B. Taylor

      1. MC Hammer
        • 11 Years
        4 years, 1 month ago

        I trust Burnley far more than Newcastle

    23. Sterling Archer
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      Vardy likely to be high on the captaincy poll? not sure whether to play it safe on Salah or go Vardy

      1. Holmes
        • 10 Years
        4 years, 1 month ago

        Considering its an away game for Salah, I expect some will go for Mane, Vardy, Ings or even Trent.

    24. akhilrajau
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      Schmeichel (Martin)
      Robertson, TAA, Sidibe, Fernandez, Lundstram
      Martial, Salah, Noble, KDB, Hayden
      Ings,calwert-levin , Vardy
      Bank: 1.3 m FT: 1

      A. Sidbe -> Pereira
      B. Vardy -> Aubamayang
      C. Save FT
      D. DCL, KDB -> Aubamayang, Tieleman(-4)
      E. Lundstram -> ward/ Boly
      please suggest if any other

    25. JasonG123
      • 10 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      Any ideas here? 2.3m ITB, 1FT.

      McCarthy (McGovern)
      TAA Robbo Holgate (Williams Rico)
      Salah Bruno Traore Cantwell (KDB)
      Vardy Jimenez Ings

      1. n14mul
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 6 Years
        4 years, 1 month ago

        Hold

      2. MOTHRA
        • 8 Years
        4 years, 1 month ago

        Nice team. Rico for Saiss or Burnley.

    26. the dom 1
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      who do you think would score more in the next 2GW's?

      a. Mane & Jimenez

      b. Bruno & Jiminez

      Cheers

      1. n14mul
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 6 Years
        4 years, 1 month ago

        A

        1. the dom 1
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 9 Years
          4 years, 1 month ago

          Cheers

    27. teneighty
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      Ideally I would like to save my FT but that means playing either Hayden (BUR) or Rico (CHE) and both of them were dropped last game.

      Would you use the FT or just take the gamble that one of them starts this GW and gives me a 1-pointer?

      1. Wally banter
        • 11 Years
        4 years, 1 month ago

        use the ft, play in the present rather than worrying too much about the past

    28. DAZZ
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      Mccarthy
      Bertrand VVD TAA Lascelles
      Salah Cantwell Traore
      Ings Jiminez
      (Henderson, Stevens, KDB, Grealish, Auba)

      2FT 0.1 ITB

      Would you consider:

      A) Stevens > Boly
      B) Stevens > Soyuncu
      C) Stevens + Traore > Boly + Barnes
      D) Stevens + Traore > Soyuncu + Barnes?

      Or even Perez. Im a but stuck

      1. teneighty
        • 9 Years
        4 years, 1 month ago

        B and save the other FT. Leicester with great fixtures and 2 FT's ahead of GW29 will come good.

    29. Up the tics
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      Henderson - Button
      TAA - Robbo - Doherty - Soyunca - Kelly
      Salah - KDB - Grealish - Traore - Cantwell
      Vardy - Jimenez - Ings

      2ft

      Button >> McCarthy
      Grealish >> Bruno

      Sound good?

      1. Fit_to_drop
        • 4 Years
        4 years, 1 month ago

        Yes Id do it

    30. tuvok
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      What's the latest thinking around blanks, DGWs and chips? Do we have an inclination of when DGWs might be yet?

      GW31 looks like a mega blank with the most likely outcome being 4 PL games, so a free hit chip could be really valuable there. A huge number of teams could go into that week with only 6 players.

    31. Rhodes your boat
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      A) Cathcart to lascelles and play him
      B) hold ft and play dendo

    32. Champions League Varane
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      After the blank,how does this sound?

      Jimi+Ings TO Auba +Jota?

      1. Champions League Varane
        • 5 Years
        4 years, 1 month ago

        This would leave me with a frontline of

        Vardy Auba Jota