Scout Notes

Robin Van Persie was the saviour for many a Gameweek, with a brace against Sunderland rewarding those who chose to hand the Gunners' skipper the armband. Here’s the rundown on the weekend’s action...

It’s a pared-down Scribbles on the menu this morning, ahead of today’s press conferences. More on the Carlos ...

News is slowly starting to filter through today as players return to their clubs after the midweek internationals. ...

A host of games last night saw Fantasy managers hold their breath with plenty Premier League stars in ...

Today’s papers focusing on a return to the Liverpool starting XI for skipper Steven Gerrard against United at the weekend. Carlos Tevez could learn his Man City fate tomorrow, while Sergio Aguero is still very much a doubt for the weekend...

Last night’s international round-up was typically fraught with panic for Fantasy managers. Most Premier League players survived relatively ...

Antonio Valencia can reinvent himself as a central midfielder, according to his manager, Per Mertersacker admits to communication issues in Arsenal’s defence as Mikel Arteta looks to step out Cesc Fabregas’ shadow...

Liverpool expect Steven Gerrard to step up his fitness program during the international break. Harry Redknapp admits it’s a tricky job fitting Rafael Van der Vaart into his side right now, while another Spurs forward looks for the exit door...

The upcoming internationals means that domestic news in thin on the ground, though Harry Redknapp has a couple of worries to deal with. Emmanuel Adebayor is struggling with a hamstring strain and Rafael Van der Vaart is not too keen on his role on the wing.

The FA overturn Jack Rodwell's three-match ban, Adel Taarabt looks likely to escape a fine after his Sunday walk out at Craven Cottage. Bacary Sagna is expected to be sidelined for three months after surgery, as Wojciech Szczesny also joins the Gunners injury list, Steve Bruce hints at upcoming first-team chances for Connor Wickham, Alan Pardew warns against changing his winning formula...

Sunday proved to be a goals bonanza, as Chelsea and Fulham both filled their boots with five and six goals respectively. As mentioned in last night’s Knee Jerk, the wins promoted a trio of low-priced forwards in our Fantasy thinking, with Daniel Sturridge, Andy Johnson and Bobby Zamora all enjoying double-figure points hauls.

All the talk going into the gameweek surrounded Wayne Rooney’s hamstring but, despite his start against Norwich, the ...