Scout Notes

Mee boosts Burnley clean sheet potential as Welbeck assumes Maupay’s role

Brighton 0-0 Burnley

  • Goals: None
  • Assists: None
  • Bonus points: Joël Veltman x3 (£4.3m), Nick Pope x2 (£5.4m), Charlie Taylor x2 (£4.5m)

YOU’LL NEVER FIND ANOTHER LIKE MEE-E-EE

Ben Mee‘s (£4.9m) return from injury has boosted the clean sheet potential of Burnley’s key defensive Fantasy Premier League assets.

The centre-back made his first appearance of the campaign in the Clarets’ 0-0 draw with Brighton, riding his luck through an early slip before going on to provide a solid presence at the back alongside James Tarkowski (£5.4m).

While Sean Dyche’s men are struggling to light up performances going forward, their defensive displays are becoming increasingly encouraging once more.

After shelling out seven goals in their first three matches of the season, Burnley have now conceded once or fewer three of their last four.

During that time, they have kept out an admittedly poor West Bromwich Albion side, stifled an in-form Tottenham outfit and now, with the help of Mee, consigned Brighton to their first blank of the season.

“The nature of how we’ve had to go through the Premier League, we’ve had to defend very well, which we did tonight, diligently, and we’ve had to try and create when we could. We’ve looked, Chelsea game aside, strong in our shape and our diligence defensively, and we have found chances.” – Sean Dyche

ECONOMIES OF POPE

Burnley’s steady defensive improvements continue to boost the points potential for goalkeeper Nick Pope (£5.4m).

Still owned by 10.8% of Fantasy managers, he displayed his all-round ability to pull in returns from multiple angles in the draw with Brighton.

For the third time in four matches, he earned an additional save point, having made three stops, while his total of five bonus in that time is more than any other Burnley asset has managed all season.

Meanwhile, despite his price hike for 2020/21, even at £5.4m Pope is still offering the best value among his colleagues this season.

A total of 5.4 points per million spent is the highest among Clarets, enough to keep him ahead of Taylor on 4.9.

However, Pope will have to work hard to compete with the likes of Alex McCarthy (£4.5m) and Emiliano Martínez (£4.8m) in this category.

His value for the season currently ranks sixth-best among goalkeepers, with Southampton’s and Aston Villa’s shot-stoppers leading the way on 7.3 and 7.1 respectively.

DAT GUY

Despite Brighton failing to score for the first time this season, there were glimpses of potential in a full debut for Danny Welbeck (£5.5m).

It was the former Manchester United and Arsenal striker’s first start for the Seagulls and he shouldered the responsibility for the Seagulls’ goal threat on the night.

“(Welbeck) is in good shape. He’s only been with us a short time but he has impressed. He’s been stronger and stronger every day.” – Graham Potter

Linking well with former England colleague Adam Lallana (£6.2m), Welbeck’s chances were not necessarily clear cut, but, at the very least, it is interesting to note that he became the focus for Brighton’s attacks, even with Neal Maupay (£6.5m) back in the team after his unexplained Gameweek 7 absence.

But the fact that Welbeck clearly outperformed Maupay is worth keeping an eye on for the Frenchman’s 4.9% ownership.

POTTER ROULETTE

Graham Potter’s team selections continue to perplex Fantasy managers, who watched Mat Ryan (£4.5m) come straight back into the team following his baffling absence at Spurs.

After 58,728 sales and sat on the bench of another half a million managers, the Australian picked up his first clean sheet since Gameweek 2.

“I felt that he deserved a breather. He’s played a lot of football last two or three years. He’s an important player for us so the thought was to use him tonight.” – Graham Potter

Leandro Trossard (£6.0m) was the latest Seagull to go missing, revealed to have suffered a thigh injury in the build-up to Gameweek 8.

“It’s an adductor and we are hopeful that maybe the other side of the international break he could be available. He only did it a day ago so we need to give it a bit of time to see how it settles down. The initial diagnosis is quite positive.” – Graham Potter

Brighton and Hove Albion XI (3-5-2): Ryan; Webster, White, Veltman (Jahanbakhsh 83′); Burn, Lallana, Bissouma, Groß; Maupay, Welbeck (Connolly 86′).

Burnley XI (4-4-2): Pope; C Taylor, Mee, Tarkowski, Lowton; McNeil, Brownhill, Westwood, Brady; A Barnes (Rodriguez 70′), Wood (Vydra 83′).

Lessons Learned from FPL Gameweek 8

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  1. Holmes
    • 10 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Rodriguez starts

    1. IRBOX ⚽
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Obviously

    2. Baby Bowen
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Could be tempted to do Bruno to him next week but United have WBA

  2. ClassiX
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    MAN UTD TEAM NEWS
    Team to play Everton: De Gea, Shaw, Lindelof, Maguire, Wan-Bissaka, Mata, Fred, McTominay, Fernandes, Martial, Rashford
    Subs: Henderson, Pogba, Cavani, James, Matic, Van de Beek, Tuanzebe

    EVERTON TEAM NEWS
    Team to play Man Utd: Pickford, Digne, Holgate, Keane, Coleman, Bernard, Allan, Doucoure, James, Sigurdsson, Calvert-Lewin
    Subs: Olsen, Mina, Tosun, Iwobi, Gomes, Godfrey, Davies

    1. KGFC
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Thank god Pogba is benched.
      Now we may have a chance.

    2. Rolls-Royce
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Holgate back is huge plus for Everton.

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

      Greenwood not even in squad.

    4. Lazaretti
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Everton much improved from last week. (Coleman, Holgate, James)

      1. ClassiX
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 5 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        Yup - apart from Richarli probably their strongest starting 11

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

      After giving the cup team a runout last week, Everton's first XI is almost back

  3. marcos11
    • 3 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    McCarthy 4.0
    Coady Lamptey Kwp Targett Mitchell
    Salah Bruno Son James Mendy
    Kane Dcl Watkins

    Roughly thinking
    Gw 9
    Kane > Werner
    KWP > Masuaku

    Gw 10
    Bruno > KDB
    Coady > 5.4m (maybe Gomez)

    Thoughts?

  4. Gobigorgohome
    • 12 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Wow Diamond again

    1. Rolls-Royce
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Nah, Mata wide

  5. Baby Bowen
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Bruno and DCL start!!

    Rodriguez out it seems?

    1. Baby Bowen
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Sorry didn’t see “James” in the post above!

    2. RamaJama
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      No, James

    3. dunas_dog
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      In team - James

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

    Telles not even on the bench.. Ffs.

    1. diesel001
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      He's self isolating because of Covid?

      1. JBG
        • 5 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        Tested negative and trained yesterday. If I'm not mistaken.

        1. diesel001
          • 7 Years
          3 years, 4 months ago

          Too soon to come back then, IMO.

    2. Pukki Blinders
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      What do u expect he had the rona

  7. It’s gonna Ben Mee
    • 10 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Score prediction Everton - Man Utd?

    1. diesel001
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      0-0 or 0-1

    2. Bubz
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      0-0

    3. Baby Bowen
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      2-3

    4. Fantasy Gold
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      After seeing teamsheets, 3-1 Everton

    5. Holmes
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      1-1

    6. Epic Fail
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Zip-zip

      1. Fantasy Gold
        • 9 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        Why do a few think this will be 0-0?

        No chance imo.

    7. Lazaretti
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      2-1

    8. Gandalf
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      No players from either side.. was going to do Jiménez to DCL but Havertz had to go first and wasn't worth a hit.

      Hoping for a low scoring affair

    9. Magic Zico
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      1-2 DCL Martial Mata

    10. The Mandalorian
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      2-1 United

    11. Amey
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      2-2

      1. Magic Zico
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 5 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        Not confident hey? 😉

        1. Amey
          • 5 Years
          3 years, 4 months ago

          IDK

          They are so unpredictable bunch of players 😀

    12. Fulgencio Obelmejias
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      2-1

  8. Critical Observer
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Where the heck is Greenwood, again? Would have got rid but missed the early cut-off, ended up burning an ft in progress. :/

    1. Epic Fail
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Left out.

    2. Pukki Blinders
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      How he starts over Greenwood I don’t understand

    3. Corgz Dark side of the Loon
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Dont worry Pogba on the bench to save the day............

    4. Ohhhhh Gary Macca!
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Poor attitude currently

  9. Joey Tribbiani
    • 3 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    So Holgate ahead of Mina

    1. Holmes
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      rotation

      1. Rolls-Royce
        • 10 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        Rotation for what? Holgate starts when fit.

        1. Holmes
          • 10 Years
          3 years, 4 months ago

          you dont need a reason to rotate

          1. Rolls-Royce
            • 10 Years
            3 years, 4 months ago

            Lol. ok.

      2. Ze_Austin
        • 5 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        Memories from last season

    2. FPL_Motty
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 3 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Probably ancelotti giving him a kick, like pickford, expect mine back next week

  10. diesel001
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Isn't there some stat that, since Everton signed Richarlison, Everton have never won a PL game where Richarlison has not started?

    1. Corgz Dark side of the Loon
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Correct........

    2. JBG
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Another "record" for OGS and this MU to break.

    3. It’s gonna Ben Mee
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      How many PL games has he missed?

    4. Epic Fail
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Has he missed many matches?

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

      Dont think James Rodrigues played in any of those games 🙂

      1. Chrisitis
        • 12 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        Soton ofc

  11. Haa-lala-land
    • 3 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    I've captained DCL ahead of :
    Salah
    Son
    KDB

    I can just see DCL embarrassing Man u this afternoon

    1. Pukki Blinders
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      I think you’re seeing wrong

    2. Magic Zico
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      There is chance but slim

    3. Salan
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      You may be correct.

    4. The Mandalorian
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Good luck buddy

  12. Fantasy Gold
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    That Everton team looks so much better with Holgate and Bernard in it.

    Mina was woefully bad against Southampton and Newcastle and Iwobi is absolutely useless.

    1. Pukki Blinders
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Holgate is bit overrated on here

      1. Fantasy Gold
        • 9 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        Mina has been like a snail in defence the last 2 games. Deserved to be dropped. Can’t do much worse than him.

        1. Joey Tribbiani
          • 3 Years
          3 years, 4 months ago

          I like Mina, but cant get that game out of my head where he conceded 2 goals by dodging the ball

  13. Rolls-Royce
    • 10 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    So the best finisher in the United squad doesn't even makes the bench. Ole really wants that sack.

    1. JBG
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Injured or struggling with attitude. Not sure what to believe.

  14. FPL Daniel
    • 14 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Where is Greenwood?

    1. Fantasy Gold
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Think he’s gone to get the balloons

    2. Piggs Boson
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Given he's not in the England or United squad at all, he probably has a knock.

  15. Cantona's Kung Fu Kick
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Any news on Wilson? I bring him in this week and of course he gets injured

    1. Magic Zico
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      People shout for Antonio instead ... if fit obviously

      1. Hairy Potter
        • 8 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        Definitely looking at him if he's fit for next game week.

    2. Hairy Potter
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Going to have a scan on his hamstring according to Bruce. Local press suggesting he'll probably miss next match, but too early to be sure.

  16. Magic Zico
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Red arrow from this game, only DCL ...

  17. 272MK
    • 10 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    As a MU fan I would like MU to win 6-5

    Everton (DCL x5)
    MU ( Mata, Fred, Lindelof, DeGea, James OGx2)

    1. Critical Observer
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Plausible.

  18. ⭐ ABHISHEK - THE CURIOUS …
    • 13 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Martial still has 0 goals in the PL this season.

    1. Magic Zico
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Today is the day ... non-owner

    2. Fantasy Gold
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      He’s in both of my draft squads.

      Hat trick please.

    3. Pukki Blinders
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Been wrongfully suspended for over half the season what do you expect

      1. JBG
        • 5 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        This. Lamela has been struggling with his throat and having a speech impediment since Martial violently punched his throat and did a suplex on him right after.

        1. Steve The Spud
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 4 Years
          3 years, 4 months ago

          Haha

  19. The Mandalorian
    • 11 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Ole playing Mata and McTominay, man clearly wants the sack and Xmas payout.

    1. Magic Zico
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Yep

  20. Magic Zico
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    What is in McTominay that Jose and Ole have been keeping him starting ... work rate?

    1. Dannyb
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      I actually rate him quite highly.

      1. Magic Zico
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 5 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        On what basis?

    2. JBG
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Energy and work rate. That's about it. His passing is so poor, at least his passing in the attacking phase.

  21. Dannyb
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    I would put Greenwood above Rashford and Martial tbh. Can't believe he's being left out here.

    1. Rolls-Royce
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Shocking really. He should be the #9 United have been craving for.

    2. korbendallas82
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      There has been issues regarding his attitude towards areas around getting on practice on time. He had issues with England squad which all are aware. It could be something like this, if he is this sort of personality.

  22. Bubz
    • 10 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Van de Beek and Cavani were hilariously pointless transfers

    1. Magic Zico
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      MUN seem to be in the mess between the board and manager ... not sure whose transfers those two, board's or manager's

    2. Pukki Blinders
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      And that’s the problem with the brain dead United board

    3. Rolls-Royce
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      So strengthening the squad is pointless when you have to compete in about 4 tournaments.

      1. JBG
        • 5 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        Cavani has been pretty bad when he has played tbh. Vbd on the other hand should be starting, so good to keep our play moving with his passing and movement off the ball.

      2. Magic Zico
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 5 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        Obviously this, but no clear starting XI in different competitions ... keep changing

  23. Steve The Spud
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 4 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Going to be interesting to see if people still want to get on utd players for wba if they blank today - considering the fixtures after aren’t that great

    1. Pukki Blinders
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Bruno on WC then straight to Sterling, not even going to consider keeping and I’m a United fan

      1. Steve The Spud
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 4 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        Can’t argue with that, do you think ole is the man for the job ?

        1. Pukki Blinders
          • 4 Years
          3 years, 4 months ago

          Recycling managers is something I can’t stand. The board of United are the real disease of this club, not to mention Woodward

          1. Werkself
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 10 Years
            3 years, 4 months ago

            New board, new manger. Simples.

      2. korbendallas82
        • 10 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        im a united fan, im getting Rashford after this week.

        1. Pukki Blinders
          • 4 Years
          3 years, 4 months ago

          I’m going triple City and no United. Just can’t have United’s inconsistently in fpl, drives me mad

          1. korbendallas82
            • 10 Years
            3 years, 4 months ago

            That is up to you. But you are counting on City to do better comming weeks, cause they to, with Sterling have been a bit inconsistent i think.

            1. Pukki Blinders
              • 4 Years
              3 years, 4 months ago

              Have you seen City’s fixtures after gw10? Can’t go wrong imo

              1. korbendallas82
                • 10 Years
                3 years, 4 months ago

                i will have KDB and one defender i think, Diaz probably.

                1. Over Midwicket
                  • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                  • 12 Years
                  3 years, 4 months ago

                  I'm getting KDb, Diaz and Cancelo

                  1. korbendallas82
                    • 10 Years
                    3 years, 4 months ago

                    could have gone Cancelo, but maby not nailed 100, plus i will be pressured by my use of transfers.

                2. korbendallas82
                  • 10 Years
                  3 years, 4 months ago

                  My mid now is Ziyech,Son,Salah,De Bruyne.
                  Keep Ziyech for next 2 probably, then evaluate his statuse. Selling Son for Rash next week, if no injuries in him.

                  1. korbendallas82
                    • 10 Years
                    3 years, 4 months ago

                    Grealish or Rodriguez in for Ziyech if he is not doing well.

  24. The Mandalorian
    • 11 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Van De Beek was our best player midweek and he's on the bench, Ole madness.

    1. Pukki Blinders
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Ole trying to revisit the LVG era

    2. Fantasy Gold
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Yep. And you know if things are going wrong he’ll bring on Pogba ahead of him too.

      1. Amey
        • 5 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        Infuriating this !

    3. Magic Zico
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      I am dying to see MUN are doing well, there are many quality players crafting for good career there but being trapped by bad management (read board v manager)

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

      Yup

    5. Rolls-Royce
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Ole clearly wants to play 1 CAM and 2 DMs. VDB won't start ahead of Bruno. Hopefully against "easier" oppositions, he has balls to play with two cams.

      1. Pukki Blinders
        • 4 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        If he wants to play 2 DMs the board has failed him miserably with transfers. VDB and Cavani are an utter waste of money

        1. Rolls-Royce
          • 10 Years
          3 years, 4 months ago

          VDB was bought as a back up to Bruno probably. Ole doesn't trust Pogba as DM even though he flourishes there in the French team. A player like Rice would be perfect to pair up with Pogba/Fred in the mid.

      2. Amey
        • 5 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        MATA ?????????????

        I mean WTF 😀

        He doesn't even play as RW. He plays as 10 almost coming infield. DVB would be more suitable for that role for sure

  25. The Mandalorian
    • 11 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    New Post

  26. Muller Reus Corner
    • 3 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Should I do Ings and Son to Mane and Antonio for a -4? Or wait another week to do Kane, Bissouma and Ings to Salah, Antonio and Brewster?

    1. Andy_Social
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      What's the skinny on Antonio's return?

      1. FPL_Motty
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 3 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        Hes back in light training, I reckon he'll be back after international break