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Georginio Rutter (£5.6m) rescued a point for Brighton and Hove Albion with a late strike against West Ham United.

Here are our Scout Notes from the Amex Stadium.

RUTTER FINALLY SCORES

This was not Brighton’s finest match.

For large periods, they looked low on confidence and failed to register a shot on target until the 70th minute. They did, however, pull themselves back into the game, with Rutter finding the net late on.

Back in the first XI after a head injury, it was Rutter’s first goal of the season.

In a match where he took six shots, the Frenchman was consistently involved and took up some very decent positions, with everything flowing through him.

“He played a good game with lots of action. He scored the goal so hopefully it gives him a boost.” – Fabian Hurzeler on Georginio Rutter

Jan Paul van Hecke (£4.5m) claimed the assist for Rutter’s equaliser.

The Dutchman has now blanked in just two of his last 10 matches, with 57 points from Gameweek 6 onwards, the second-most of any defender.

MINTEH EARLY SUB

It wasn’t such an enjoyable afternoon for owners of Yankuba Minteh (£6.3m), however.

Transferred in by over 240,000 managers for Gameweek 15, he blanked for the third straight match.

With just one shot and zero chances created, an unforgettable afternoon became even more regrettable by a substitution in the 71st minute.

We’ve not heard any quotes from Fabian Hurzeler on why the winger was taken off, but it’s the earliest he’s been subbed since Gameweek 1.

Maxim De Cuyper (£4.3m) was withdrawn at the same time, but he fared much better, earning four clean sheet points (the match was goalless at the time of their exits) as well as a share of the bonus.

De Cuyper, who started at left-back in this encounter, almost claimed an assist, too, when Mats Wieffer (£4.9m) missed a sitter from his teasing delivery. The expected goals (xG) on that chance was 0.47.

His replacement, Charalampos Kostoulas (£4.8m) was also bright, racking up four shots in just 18 minutes of football.

“He showed things that he is showing more in training in terms of finding good solutions in narrow spaces, having creativity and making things happen for us. Overall, he is pushing and could play even more minutes for us.” – Fabian Hurzeler on Charalampos Kostoulas

Meanwhile, Lewis Dunk (£4.5m) and Ferdi Kadioglu (£4.4m) both picked up their fourth bookings of the campaign.

BOWEN TOP OF THE SHOTS

West Ham are definitely moving in the right direction under Nuno Espirito Santo, and their draw at the Amex Stadium on Sunday means they have lost just one of their last six matches.

Jarrod Bowen (£7.6m) was once again heavily involved, racking up five goal attempts on the south coast.

Over the last six Gameweeks, he is top of the pile among every FPL asset for shots:


At Brighton, the attacking trio of Bowen, Lucas Paqueta (£5.9m) and Crysencio Summerville (£5.5m) looked dangerous throughout, with the Brazilian’s ability to play through balls to his pacey teammates a constant threat.

After being previously denied one of the solo goals of the season to date, Bowen finally netted his first strike since September, having been assisted by Callum Wilson (£5.8m), who looked sharp upon his second-half introduction.

“Jarrod Bowen is a fantastic player. I am really happy he had a goal to boost his confidence.” – Nuno Espirito Santo on Jarrod Bowen

Despite conceding a very late goal, West Ham were well organised for the most part, with Mateus Fernandes (£5.5m) excellent in Nuno’s 3-4-1-2 formation.

West Ham’s next two fixtures remain tricky (AVL/mci), but the outlook looks much better in Gameweek 18, when they encounter the following ticker-topping run:


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  1. Bod
    • 14 Years
    1 month, 24 days ago

    Which 2 to bench?

    A Munoz
    B Andersen
    C Minteh
    D Mukiele
    E Dewsbury Hall

    1. It’s gonna Ben Mee
      • 12 Years
      1 month, 24 days ago

      CD

      1. FPL Blow-In
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        1 month, 24 days ago

        Captain C

    2. FPL Blow-In
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      1 month, 24 days ago

      A and D

      1. It’s gonna Ben Mee
        • 12 Years
        1 month, 24 days ago

        Takes a lot of courage to bench Munoz

        1. FPL Blow-In
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 13 Years
          1 month, 24 days ago

          Worked this gameweek 😉

          1. Sam (Team Sam)
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 16 Years
            1 month, 24 days ago

            Tbf it would have worked equally well playing him!

    3. Bluetiger1
      • 3 Years
      1 month, 24 days ago

      B & E

  2. It’s gonna Ben Mee
    • 12 Years
    1 month, 24 days ago

    My GW hinges on Mbeumo and Casemiro performing well tomorrow. In other words, I’ll have a terrible GW.

    1. FPL Blow-In
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      1 month, 24 days ago

      I need Mbuemo and Cunha to do something

    2. Bod
      • 14 Years
      1 month, 24 days ago

      I’m hoping Bruno does nothing

  3. Abaddon
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    1 month, 24 days ago

    Feeling like cleaning a bit before christmas.

    Enzo, Mateta, Bowen and Gakpo to Thiago, Guiu, Saka and Rice

    Leaving me with
    Saka, Rice, Bruno F, KDH, Foden
    Haaland, Thiago (Guiu)

    Yay or nay

    1. It’s gonna Ben Mee
      • 12 Years
      1 month, 24 days ago

      Do it

  4. OptimusBlack
    • 12 Years
    1 month, 24 days ago

    What about this
    Pope Enzo Woltemade >
    Raya Semenyo Jiménez
    Exact Money
    Do it tonight ?
    Yaaay
    Nope
    Semenyo has Manu and Burnley I feel he may came back to score again.

  5. Eightball
    • 5 Years
    1 month, 24 days ago

    Foden went up again last night? honestly the price changes are ridiculous.

    1. Brosstan
      • 11 Years
      1 month, 24 days ago

      Likely to rise again in a couple of days

  6. It’s gonna Ben Mee
    • 12 Years
    1 month, 24 days ago

    Captain one:

    A) Saka vs the worst defence in the league
    B) Haaland vs the best defence in the league

    1. It’s gonna Ben Mee
      • 12 Years
      1 month, 24 days ago

      *second best

      1. Tonyawesome69
        • 7 Years
        1 month, 24 days ago

        What have you based this on?

    2. Bobby Digital
      • 8 Years
      1 month, 24 days ago

      I'm on Thiago atm. Scared of Saka starting on the bench again in an easy home fixture vs. Wolves.

      1. It’s gonna Ben Mee
        • 12 Years
        1 month, 24 days ago

        Yeah maybe Eze(c) is the way to go. Could be lots of goals in this one

        1. Make FPL Casual Again
          • 7 Years
          1 month, 24 days ago

          If we knew he was going to play at 8 instead of left wing, could be a great shout

      2. Mother Farke
        • 1 Year
        1 month, 24 days ago

        Saka rest v Club Brugge is more likely than rest v Wolves imo. They need to keep winning in the league. In the Champions League you can still qualify at like 24th lol

    3. Bluetiger1
      • 3 Years
      1 month, 24 days ago

      interesting - thinking of transferring Saka in this week
      with similar thoughts but looking at the responses now have
      doubt

  7. Atimis
    • 9 Years
    1 month, 24 days ago

    Bournemouth conceded 19 goals on the road in 7 games. Will United be up to it? Can’t decide if I sell Mbeumo for Saka. Have Bruno as well.

    1. Bobby Digital
      • 8 Years
      1 month, 24 days ago

      I'm selling Mbeumo after BOU

  8. mr. inconspicuous
    • 16 Years
    1 month, 24 days ago

    I’ve done early with 4 transfers just hope it doesn’t come to bite me with champions leagues games if there are any injuries.

    Mateta - Thiago
    Semenyo - Rice
    Gakpo - Saka
    VDV - Chalobah

    Leaves me with this for next GW

    Raya
    Munoz Chalobah Andersen
    Rice Bruno F Saka

    1. FPL Blow-In
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      1 month, 24 days ago

      Still looks a bit short

      1. Bluetiger1
        • 3 Years
        1 month, 24 days ago

        Yeah agree- 7 players instead of 11 with a missing squad of 15

    2. OptimusBlack
      • 12 Years
      1 month, 24 days ago

      Great

  9. mr. inconspicuous
    • 16 Years
    1 month, 24 days ago

    Foden
    Thiago Wolte Haaland

  10. OptimusBlack
    • 12 Years
    1 month, 24 days ago

    Pope Múnoz Diouf Alderete Enzo Woltemade >
    Raya Andersen Chalobah Cash Semenyo Jiménez
    For -4
    6 transfers and exact Money
    0 itb
    Yaaaay
    Nope

    1. Baps Hunter
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      1 month, 24 days ago

      Nope

    2. OptimusBlack
      • 12 Years
      1 month, 24 days ago

      Good or bad ?

    3. Bluetiger1
      • 3 Years
      1 month, 24 days ago

      no Arsenal out fielders / Haaland nope

      1. OptimusBlack
        • 12 Years
        1 month, 24 days ago

        Dude already have them

  11. Manani
    • 14 Years
    1 month, 24 days ago

    thoughts on Saka + Rice double up?

    1. mr. inconspicuous
      • 16 Years
      1 month, 24 days ago

      That’s what I’ve gone for. Don’t fancy double defence with Gabriel and Saliba out. Rice just mops up defcons so a no brainer

  12. Dynamic Duos
    • 12 Years
    1 month, 24 days ago

    G2G go or Munoz to Chalobah?

    Dubravka
    Timber Hincapie O'Reilly
    Saka(c) Bruno Bruno Foden Rogers
    Haaland Thiago

    Petrovic Guiu Munoz Senesi

    1. Bluetiger1
      • 3 Years
      1 month, 24 days ago

      ys

      1. Bluetiger1
        • 3 Years
        1 month, 24 days ago

        suppose to say 'yes'

    2. Tonyawesome69
      • 7 Years
      1 month, 24 days ago

      Who are you benching if you sell Munoz

    3. Cheeky Reijnders
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 3 Years
      1 month, 24 days ago

      Hincapie > Chalobah. Don't like double DEFs unless SOLID. ARS DEF not so solid atm.

  13. DMP
    • 10 Years
    1 month, 24 days ago

    Still have my WC.

    Thoughts on best aproach?

    Sanchez (Dubravka)
    VVD Munoz Timber (Diouf, Esteve)
    Saka Semenyo Foden Enzo Anderson
    Mateta Halland (Guiu)

    1. Khalico
      • 10 Years
      1 month, 24 days ago

      If you have your 5 free transfers, I’d look to replace Enzo, Mateta and VVD.

      Mateta > Thiago/Raul Jimenez
      Enzo > Bruno F/Bruno G/Rice
      VVD > Andersen/Guehi/Chalobah

  14. Gazwaz80
    • 6 Years
    1 month, 24 days ago

    Ben White anybody?

    1. Utopsis
      • 6 Years
      1 month, 23 days ago

      Yes I think he'll get a run in the team and we all know his quality. I wont go there myself but only because I have Timber and Raya

  15. Khalico
    • 10 Years
    1 month, 24 days ago

    Would Saliba be available next game? looking to keep or shall I move him on ?

    1. Mother Farke
      • 1 Year
      1 month, 24 days ago

      Arteta wont let us know.

    2. Tonyawesome69
      • 7 Years
      1 month, 24 days ago

      When we could get info from Arteta/Arsenal:

      - UCL live training session
      - UCL pre match presser
      - UCL post match presser
      - PL training video/photos
      - Friday Presser
      - Embargoed presser

      1. Tonyawesome69
        • 7 Years
        1 month, 24 days ago

        - squad travelling to Brugge/ play against Club Brugge

  16. OptimusBlack
    • 12 Years
    1 month, 24 days ago

    What do u think about this team it cost -4
    Raya (Dubravka)
    Timber Andersen Chalobah ( Cash Richards)
    Saka Foden Semenyo Mbuemo (King)
    Haaland Thiago Jiménez

    1. Tonyawesome69
      • 7 Years
      1 month, 24 days ago

      Wait everyone got a top up to 5FTs and you are taking a hit this GW?

      1. OptimusBlack
        • 12 Years
        1 month, 24 days ago

        Yes I know but I feel that's a perfect team for long term

        1. Bennerman
          • 7 Years
          1 month, 24 days ago

          If not indulgent then reckless, if not reckless then mad

          1. Cheeky Reijnders
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 3 Years
            1 month, 24 days ago

            Bwahahahaha!! Indeed. Or....Bonkerrrrsss.

        2. Tonyawesome69
          • 7 Years
          1 month, 24 days ago

          Difficult to assess the team without taking into consideration who you are selling.

          Note - you already have Mbeumo booked in as a transfer out after 16. Any other injuries may lead to more hits

    2. Brosstan
      • 11 Years
      1 month, 24 days ago

      6 transfers and still owning semenyo. Try again

      1. OptimusBlack
        • 12 Years
        1 month, 24 days ago

        I would get him for Manu and then Burnley

        1. Cheeky Reijnders
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 3 Years
          1 month, 24 days ago

          Bed might be the best choice rn. Take care.

          1. OptimusBlack
            • 12 Years
            1 month, 24 days ago

            Yes dud i feel so sleepy

  17. Stranger Mings
    • 5 Years
    1 month, 24 days ago

    Pick 1 please
    A) dango
    B) bruno g
    C) gakpo

    1. bso
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      1 month, 24 days ago

      B

      1. Stranger Mings
        • 5 Years
        1 month, 24 days ago

        Cheers

    2. Bobby Digital
      • 8 Years
      1 month, 24 days ago

      A) is off to AFCON

      1. Stranger Mings
        • 5 Years
        1 month, 24 days ago

        Oh cheers not him then

    3. Cheeky Reijnders
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 3 Years
      1 month, 24 days ago

      B

      1. Stranger Mings
        • 5 Years
        1 month, 24 days ago

        Thanks

  18. bso
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    1 month, 24 days ago

    Minteh to Rice?

    1. Stranger Mings
      • 5 Years
      1 month, 24 days ago

      Yea

      1. bso
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        1 month, 24 days ago

        Thanks

  19. Stranger Mings
    • 5 Years
    1 month, 24 days ago

    If own raya & saka
    A) Hincapié
    B) rice

    1. Tonyawesome69
      • 7 Years
      1 month, 24 days ago

      When comparing a defender and midfielder, you have to consider the combination below:

      Hincapie + non Arsenal mid vs non Arsenal defender + Rice

      Who are the non Arsenal options?

      1. Stranger Mings
        • 5 Years
        1 month, 24 days ago

        Good point
        A) Hincapié & bruno g
        C) rice & oreilly

        1. Tonyawesome69
          • 7 Years
          1 month, 24 days ago

          Prefer O'Reilly and Rice.

          One interesting info I noticed was all of Bruno G attacking returns have been at home this season. 3 out the next 4 are away fixtures.

          1. Stranger Mings
            • 5 Years
            1 month, 24 days ago

            Yeg good intel on rice

          2. Stranger Mings
            • 5 Years
            1 month, 24 days ago

            Sorry onnbruno

          3. Tonyawesome69
            • 7 Years
            1 month, 24 days ago

            Oops that's wrong. Majority of his attacking returns have been at home.

            8/9 at home, 1 assist v whu (A)

    2. Cheeky Reijnders
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 3 Years
      1 month, 24 days ago

      No need for either, if that was the question?

      1. Stranger Mings
        • 5 Years
        1 month, 24 days ago

        Just seem v goid value. Like eze too but unsure how secure

        1. Cheeky Reijnders
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 3 Years
          1 month, 24 days ago

          If you have Raya & Saka I think it's enough ARS, until Gab is back to full fitness. Timber is worth consideration still, obvs, but I'm riding out the shakiness with just two ARS for now, Saka & Timber.

          1. Stranger Mings
            • 5 Years
            1 month, 24 days ago

            Ok cheers

    3. Boberella
      • 9 Years
      1 month, 24 days ago

      Rice

  20. Joyce1998
    • 10 Years
    1 month, 24 days ago

    A- Foden, Bruno G, Rice, Guiu, Thiago 352
    or
    B Anderson, Bruno G, Foden, Dewsbury, Thiago 343

    Raya
    VVD**, Gvardiol, Thiaw
    Saka, Semenyo**, Bruno, Minteh**
    Haaland, Mateta**, Woltemade**

    Dubravka, King**, Esteve, Alderete

  21. Malkmus
    • 14 Years
    1 month, 24 days ago

    Is this worth a bb ?

    Dub (FUL)
    cash (whu)
    reinildo (NEW)
    King (bur) or KDH (che) for -4

    Ta !

    1. Jstap94
      • 2 Years
      1 month, 24 days ago

      -4? You have five frees?

      1. Malkmus
        • 14 Years
        1 month, 24 days ago

        Used them already !

        1. Jstap94
          • 2 Years
          1 month, 24 days ago

          Eesh that is tough. Then yes I would probably BB now without hit as not sure you will have a better opportunity both what you have.

          What were your 5 moves, out of interest?

  22. Jstap94
    • 2 Years
    1 month, 24 days ago

    If you have WC and FH, if you're playing one is it FH this week?

    1. Tonyawesome69
      • 7 Years
      1 month, 24 days ago

      Depends who is in your current team

      1. Jstap94
        • 2 Years
        1 month, 24 days ago

        Raya,
        Senesi, VdV, VVD,
        Semenyo, Bruno, Foden, Enzo
        Mateta, Haaland, Thiago

        Dubs, Anderson, Munoz, Fredericson

    2. Cheeky Reijnders
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 3 Years
      1 month, 24 days ago

      Without going into fixture details, I'd use most of the 5FTs before GW16, after seeing the results/injuries of the CL games, FH GW17, WC GW19. Very compressed and maybe not best use of the chips but you have to use them to your best advantage, or lose them. GL.

      1. Jstap94
        • 2 Years
        1 month, 24 days ago

        Extra detail, I think I have to use my WC before 19 because I still have BB left and will need to play that then....

        Thanks for your advice. I think I am going to FH this week as a saving on transfers for Jan. GL to you too!

  23. Stranger Mings
    • 5 Years
    1 month, 24 days ago

    Is eze nailed or better to go rice?

    1. Jstap94
      • 2 Years
      1 month, 24 days ago

      Maybe see who starts midweek. If Eze is benched then I would say he will start Wolves, and his minutes generally have been good. Is this for FH or long term?

      1. Stranger Mings
        • 5 Years
        1 month, 24 days ago

        Cheers - Long term

        1. Jstap94
          • 2 Years
          1 month, 24 days ago

          Hmmm I guess maybe Rice is more attractive then as Arsenal's fixtures i think are not great on paper (Villa, Bournemouth away, Liverpool, Everton away) and so maybe you want the minutes, the defcon and the set pieces

    2. Cheeky Reijnders
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 3 Years
      1 month, 24 days ago

      Odegaard played well last game. Eze time will be limited I think. If you don't have Saka, then Rice it is. If you have Saka, spend elsewhere, I think.

      1. Jstap94
        • 2 Years
        1 month, 24 days ago

        Ah yes sorry I hadnt figured in Odegaard being back

  24. Khalico
    • 10 Years
    1 month, 24 days ago

    Would you do Saliba to Timber?

    1. Tonyawesome69
      • 7 Years
      1 month, 24 days ago

      Depends on Saliba's injury update

    2. Jstap94
      • 2 Years
      1 month, 24 days ago

      Yeah agreed with above poster, (if you can afford to) wait it out and see if Arteta helps youth out with an update

      1. Khalico
        • 10 Years
        1 month, 24 days ago

        Just concerned that Saliba might drop price by then but hopefully can hold it til then but cheers yeah

  25. Miguel Sanchez
    • 9 Years
    1 month, 24 days ago

    Play one

    A) Semenyo (man)
    B) Tarkowski (che)
    C) Van den Ven (nfo)

    1. Jstap94
      • 2 Years
      1 month, 24 days ago

      I really dont think Semenyo vs United is a bad fixture because they are so open, tactically inflexible and Iarola feels like the manager that could exploit. Semenyo is also just a really good player with guaranteed mins who has been a bit unlucky in recent weeks

      1. Miguel Sanchez
        • 9 Years
        1 month, 24 days ago

        It’s who I’m currently playing, seemed unlucky not to get a return against Chelsea, I do think he will come good again soon

    2. Ajax Hamsterdam
      • 11 Years
      1 month, 24 days ago

      a

    3. Magic Zico
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      1 month, 24 days ago

      Semenyo

    4. OptimusBlack
      • 12 Years
      1 month, 24 days ago

      A

    5. g40steve
      • 7 Years
      1 month, 24 days ago

      A

    6. Cheeky Reijnders
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 3 Years
      1 month, 24 days ago

      C. Spurs defense better with Romero. Cards are always an issue however 🙂

  26. Magic Zico
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 7 Years
    1 month, 24 days ago

    Any other advisable transfers to do? 😛

    Raya (Dub)
    Virgil Andersen Munoz (Thiaw Gud)
    Bruno Foden Rice BrunoG (Stach)
    Haaland Thiago Wolte

    Stach > H Wilson bench Wolte maybe one

    1. DARE TO BISCAN
      • 7 Years
      1 month, 24 days ago

      I was thinking along that line (Wieffer > Wilson, bench Wolte)

  27. OptimusBlack
    • 12 Years
    1 month, 24 days ago

    Pope & Enzo >
    Sanchez & Semenyo
    Yaaay
    Nope
    Semenyo has two great fixtures v.s Manchester united and Burnley

    1. Ajax Hamsterdam
      • 11 Years
      1 month, 24 days ago

      i am not sure I would buy semenyo. who are your other mids?

      1. OptimusBlack
        • 12 Years
        1 month, 24 days ago

        Saka Foden Mbuemo Enzo (King)

        1. Ajax Hamsterdam
          • 11 Years
          1 month, 24 days ago

          if you want semenyo go for him 🙂

    2. Cheeky Reijnders
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 3 Years
      1 month, 24 days ago

      Nope!
      Pope to Sanchez. That's it.

      1. OptimusBlack
        • 12 Years
        1 month, 24 days ago

        I feel that u ignoring price change and prefer to wait till Friday night to do ur Transfers ?

  28. Ajax Hamsterdam
    • 11 Years
    1 month, 24 days ago

    bowen in 343 or rice in 352? bowen option means only 2 arsenal v wolves.

    1. OptimusBlack
      • 12 Years
      1 month, 24 days ago

      Semenyo better than both and play 3-4-3

      1. Ajax Hamsterdam
        • 11 Years
        1 month, 24 days ago

        i have just sold him 🙂

        1. Jstap94
          • 2 Years
          1 month, 24 days ago

          Never too late to re-buy if you have the money.

  29. Shark Team
    • 8 Years
    1 month, 24 days ago

    Can Pope keep going down in price now that he’s red flagged?

  30. OptimusBlack
    • 12 Years
    1 month, 24 days ago

    Who to get from Blues ?
    A- Sanchez
    B- Chalobah

    1. g40steve
      • 7 Years
      1 month, 24 days ago

      B or both

    2. Boberella
      • 9 Years
      1 month, 24 days ago

      B