Scout Notes

The Stock Check – Gameweek 34 – Thursday

An underwhelming Double Gameweek 34 dishes out its final disappointment as the Manchester derby finishes goalless at the Etihad Stadium.

On the Rise

Eric Bailly, Daley Blind, David De Gea
On a night when the 17%-owned Antonio Valencia was at least rewarded with a second start in five league matches, the consistent Bailly delivered once again.

Last night’s result earned United a fifth clean sheet in their last six league outings and the Ivorian is the only defender to benefit on each of those occasions.

An upcoming schedule that affords Jose Mourinho’s side home encounters with Swansea City and Crystal Palace as well as a Double Gameweek 37 indicates that Bailly’s 9% ownership will be happy to hold as part of their Wildcard plans.

Having earned two bonus points in the 2-0 win at Burnley, Blind finished Double Gameweek 34 as United’s top-scoring defender on 14 points.

The Dutchman – who has returned more bonus points than any defensive team-mate – looks set to continue as Bailly’s central defensive partner for the run-in, with the likes of Chris Smalling, Phil Jones and Marcos Rojo still stuck in the treatment room.

Meanwhile, De Gea was the top-scoring player over Gameweek 34 thanks to a 17-point haul. Brought in by 69,000+ for the two fixtures, the Spaniard produced two clean sheets, two save points, and maximum bonus points in Thursday’s stalemate.

With Sergio Romero seen as United’s Europa League keeper, the Spaniard is perhaps the one potential asset immune to Jose Mourinho’s rotation plans.

Vincent Kompany
Considering his injury history, we may be getting ahead of ourselves here.

Nonetheless, Thursday’s outing was the first time that the City skipper has started three successive matches in all competitions since March last year.

And there’s no denying Kompany’s impressive return to FPL form. He’s racked up 23 points in the last two Gameweeks, thanks to a goal, two clean sheets and five bonus points.

City’s remaining schedule (mid, CPL, LEI & WBA, wat), involves five matches in the final four Gameweeks and could barely be kinder for those willing to take what essentially remains a big risk.

For those unwilling to consider Kompany, it’s worth monitoring the situation in goal after Claudio Bravo was forced off with a calf problem. A potential period on the sidelines for the Chilean could promote Willy Caballero at just 4.7.

In Decline

Sergio Aguero
Having scored in each of his previous five league appearances, City’s frontman was the third most-captained player for Gameweek 34, with over 8% backing.

Aguero had chances aplenty – nine of them, to be exact – but was unable to convert as United’s defence led a somewhat charmed life.

Without a double-figure haul since Gameweek 13, the Argentine’s 12.8 price tag may now be a little too steep for some as we fine-tune our Wildcard plans.

The return of Gabriel Jesus also places major doubt over Aguero’s security of starts.

Handed just five minutes off the bench late on, the Brazilian turned in a lively cameo and had an effort disallowed for offside, stepping up the pressure on Aguero ahead of Sunday’s trip to struggling Middlesbrough.

At a price of 8.6 and owned by less than 1%, a start at the Riverside could turn a few Wildcard heads.

Marcus Rashford
The striker was subject to a massive 457,000+ transfers-in for United’s Double Gameweek 34, but registered a mere three points across the two matches.

After appearing off the bench against Burnley, the teenager returned to Mourinho’s teamsheet but failed to fire a single effort on goal before being replaced late on.

With this weekend’s home encounter against Swansea taking place four days before the first-leg of their Europa League semi-final against Celta Vigo, Rashford’s owners will already be considering their options for fear of Mourinho rotating again.

Indeed, Rashford is already the fifth most transferred-out player over the last 24 hours, with mid-price alternatives such as Manolo Gabbiadini and Christian Benteke facing favourable home encounters with Hull City and Burnley respectively this weekend.

Gael Clichy
The 5.2-priced Frenchman had started each of the previous seven league matches and seemed a viable differential in defence for our upcoming Wildcards.

Owned by just 1.3% of FPL managers, Clichy was promptly dropped to the bench as Pep Guardiola reinstalled Aleksandar Kolarov to his teamsheet, placing further question marks over the make-up of City’s defence for the run-in.

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  1. LewanGOALski
    • 13 Years
    7 years, 6 months ago

    Kane - Lukaku - Negredo

    Going for some 1-week replacement in Negredo's place before I WC for GW36.

    9.3 to spend.

    Whom should I go for..?

    1. Sess!
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      Afobe for a proper punt.

  2. Sjaugen
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 6 months ago

    1 Pickford (+Cech) Yoshi Daniels
    2 Willy (+Cech) Stephens Vertongen

    1. LewanGOALski
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      2

    2. Sjaugen
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      1 is also +0.5 (0.1 short for 1 with Willy ugh)

    3. Phil Dagger ⭐
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      2

      1. Sjaugen
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 6 months ago

        Sorry, its
        a Pick Yosh Vertongen
        b Willy Stephens Daniels

    4. Sjaugen
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      Ignore this, messed up

  3. Carcaju
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 6 months ago

    Caballero Pickford

    Luiz Gabriel Davies Yoshida Stephens

    Sanchez Hazard Son Sane Capoue

    Kane Gabbiadini Jesus

    I have the wildcard active, so what should I do?

  4. Heavy Data
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 6 months ago

    How soon does everyone think Pep will start Jesus and bench Kun?

    1. trinzoo
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      Hopefully Sunday so we can all buy him on WC.

      1. Heavy Data
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 6 months ago

        I didnt see the game last night but i have read that Kun had plenty of opportunities to score but didnt. Do you know if that was down to great keeping or poor finishing?

        1. anish10
          • 14 Years
          7 years, 6 months ago

          Poor finishing! had load of chances, looked tired too.

          1. Heavy Data
            • 8 Years
            7 years, 6 months ago

            Could Jesus start the Middlesborough game after only playing 10 minutes the other night? Im so tempted to drop Kun and bring Jesus in.

            1. trinzoo
              • 10 Years
              7 years, 6 months ago

              Very risky imho, but can pay off!

  5. Team Zissou
    • 12 Years
    7 years, 6 months ago

    Is Rashford -> Gabbi a no brainier?

  6. Shirokov(c)
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 6 months ago

    Alright lads, first draft.

    Willy - Pickford
    Alonso - Blind - Gabriel - Holgate - Stephens
    Sanchez - Hazard - Eriksen - Sane - Carroll
    Kane - Jesus - Gabbiadini

    Thoughts?

  7. NotsoSpursy
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 6 months ago

    I need to shave 1.7m

    Any ideas please?? this is killing me

    Pickford - Cab

    Monreal - Blind- Yosh- Alonso - Stephens

    Sánchez- Hazard- Alli- Sané- King

    Anichebe- Costa- Kane

    1. LC1
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      Costa to Jesus of Gab

    2. Heavy Data
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      ye Costa to Gabbi

  8. Atimis
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 6 months ago

    Caballero Pickford
    Alonso Vertonghen Blind Yoshida Holgate
    Sanchez Hazard Eriksen Coutinho King
    Kane Jesus Gabbi

    Can this WC team be better ? What would you suggest ??

  9. Lovejoy
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 6 months ago

    IF Bravo ruled out, would you rather:

    1) Caballero + Vertonghen
    2) DDG + Kompany

    OR please suggest a better combo

    1. RAFA THE GAFFA
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      2 for me. 2 better players

    2. Tshelby
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      2

  10. RAFA THE GAFFA
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 6 months ago

    Experts!!... How's she look? 😎

    DDG
    Walker • Valencia • Stephens
    Zaha • Sanchez • Alli • Coutinho
    Kane(VC) • Lukaku • Gabbiadini(C)
    (Jakupovic • Sane • Stones • Chambers)

  11. Eden ACCOUNT CLOSED
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 6 months ago

    Aguero owner, gonna be massively frustrated if he doesn't start. Not selling for -4.

    1. jmcclory123
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      I don't think he'll start.

    2. Sess!
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      I think he prob has one more game. Jesus only got 5 mins. Expect a longer run out this weekend and then Jesus likely to start fixture after.

      1. Eden ACCOUNT CLOSED
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 6 months ago

        Think i'm gonna captain Kun............Equally a break of only 3 days could lead Jesus to starting

  12. jmcclory123
    • 11 Years
    7 years, 6 months ago

    Stanislas to Coutinho or King this week?

    1. Phil Dagger ⭐
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      King

    2. thomashl
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      Both good put King more value. Wouldn't get pool players now if you don't own already. I say get King and keep for the rest of the season

  13. LewanGOALski
    • 13 Years
    7 years, 6 months ago

    Kane - Lukaku - Negredo

    Going for some 1-week replacement in Negredo's place before I WC for GW36.

    9.3 mln to spend.

    Whom should I go for..?

    1. RAFA THE GAFFA
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      Gabbi for me.

    2. jmcclory123
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      Maybe G.Jesus

  14. Mark-O
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 6 months ago

    AFC Bournemouth goalkeeper Artur Boruc has triggered an appearance clause in his contract which means the Polish stopper will now stay with the Cherries until summer 2018.

  15. Gw287
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 6 months ago

    Who to drop?!

    Coutinho (wat), Hazard (eve), Alli (ARS), King (sun), Zaha (BUR)...

    1. Gw287
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      I mean bench

    2. Dugout
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      Zaha is who I'm going to bench, with similar options as you

    3. Legomane
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      None of the above...who are your strikers?

      1. Gw287
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 6 months ago

        Strikers are Kane (ARS) lukaku (CHE) and gabbiadini (HUL)

  16. Tshelby
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 6 months ago

    What to do?
    Son -> Sane
    Obiang -> JWP
    Son -> someone < 8.2

  17. Dugout
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 6 months ago

    Hi, I'm starting to get my head around a GW36 WC. I'm currently favouring maximum game time over possible explosive players who risk rotation. What do you think of this lot:

    DDG, Pickford
    Alonso, Kompany, Monreal, Gabriel, Cedric
    Sanchez, Hazard, Alli, Erikson, King
    Costa, Gab, Anichebie

    1. Sonic Huth
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      No KANE?

      1. Dugout
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 6 months ago

        No Kane. I risk I'm prepared to take with Alli and Erikson in.

    2. ANON.
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      Same front 8 that I'm planning. Would do Cedric to Yoshi, DDG to Cech/Caballero and Gabriel to someone else, maybe Vertonghen

      1. Dugout
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 6 months ago

        Thanks - double city defence over double Arsenal defence - could be good. But Arsenal have a double-double...

    3. Gw287
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      Like it

  18. Legomane
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 6 months ago

    Which Lego before the price rise..?

    A. 75102 x-wing (£44)
    B. 75154 tie striker (£40)

  19. Chris_H
    • 15 Years
    7 years, 6 months ago

    Do we think Poch will bring Son back in for the NLD?

    1. Sjaugen
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      Not as a starter

  20. Rhodes your boat
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 6 months ago

    Need to finalise this wc!

    Cech Pickford
    Holgate Stephens yoshida ? ?
    Hazard Sanchez eriksen king ?
    Costa Kane gabbi

    15.9ITB

    1. Sjaugen
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      You need to line up options.
      Mid could be Carroll to dole out on defense

      1. Rhodes your boat
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 6 months ago

        Could do but that's going to leave me with max12 DGWplayers

    2. seanmcging
      • 15 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      Cahill, Holebas & JWP?

  21. Cabellafan
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 6 months ago

    Thoughts on this WC?

    Caballero - Pickford
    Alonso - Bailly - Gabriel - Yoshi - Holgate
    Sanchez - Hazard - Allí - Sane - JWP
    Kane - Benteke - Gabbi

    1.7 ITB for bringing in Jesus or should i spend the cash elsewhere?

    1. Dugout
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      Looks a good squad. I like it.

    2. Neo-Viper
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      no city coverage?

      1. Musicholic
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 6 months ago

        Hes got Sane.

        1. Neo-Viper
          • 9 Years
          7 years, 6 months ago

          My bad! good side.
          similar to mine..

          Verti - Alonso - Gabbi - Holgate - Stephens..

          you reckon Manu to keep clean sheets in both the games?

          1. Cabellafan
            • 9 Years
            7 years, 6 months ago

            There is always a good chance of keeping CSs the way Manu are playing so would get one for WC

            i was thinking maybe I will do Holgate to Vertongen with my spare cash

            1. Neo-Viper
              • 9 Years
              7 years, 6 months ago

              that will a good transfer if you can make that happen.. Also what do you think of Davies starting both the DGW?

              1. Cabellafan
                • 9 Years
                7 years, 6 months ago

                I think I will..

                I asked the question here on FFS earlier today about Davies... They told me no chance!

                1. Neo-Viper
                  • 9 Years
                  7 years, 6 months ago

                  Ok..
                  He is been playing consistently for 10 games now..
                  the evident return of Rose is stopping me from doing Holgate to Davies..
                  Do not have enough cash for Holgate to Verti..

  22. GoonerByron
    • 13 Years
    7 years, 6 months ago

    Anyone captaining Gabbiadini this GW?

    1. Sjaugen
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      Captain poll 😀

  23. Sonic Huth
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 6 months ago

    Pick one :
    A. JWP + Bailly
    B. Sane + Stephens

  24. MallettMan
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 6 months ago

    Jaku or Pickford this week?

    1. Polster
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      Pickford

  25. HD7
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 6 months ago

    1) Sane, Rashford
    2) Zaha/JWP, Jesus

    for 37? 🙂

    1. Aubaaaaa
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      2.

  26. Polster
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 6 months ago

    Caballero
    Valencia Cedric Holgate
    King Alli Hazard Zaha
    Benteke (C)ane Lukaku

    Pickford Grosicki Mawson Fabio

    0FT 4,4ITB
    No WC left so prob transfer for a hit

    What do you sugget?

    1. Legomane
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      35. Valencia > alonso
      36. Zaha > eriksen

  27. OptimusBlack
    • 11 Years
    7 years, 6 months ago

    Which is better on WC ?

    A- Kompany - özil- Costa
    B- Stephens - Sanchez -Jesus

    1. karvs155
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      B

    2. Aubaaaaa
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      I like A

  28. Aubaaaaa
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 6 months ago

    Which combi for gw37?
    A. Cabellero, Monreal, Sane, Costa
    B. Cech, Kompany, Coutinho, Jesus

    1. OptimusBlack
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      B

    2. karvs155
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      A

  29. karvs155
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 6 months ago

    Next move here? Siggy to Hazard?
    Will WC after this GW.
    Forster
    Alonso Valencia Pieters
    Alli Sane Sigurdsson King Zaha
    Lukaku Kane (C)

    Jaku, Negredo, Mcauley, Holebas
    4.5 ITB

    1. Sjaugen
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      Hazard away form is legendary...

  30. tractorboy1
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 6 months ago

    I have no wildcard, only one transfer, 0.5 ITB. About 40 points clear in ML. BB in 37

    Mignolet Grant
    Chambers Stephens Baines McAuley Bavies
    Siggy Alli Firminho Redmond Zaha
    Kane Benteke Lukaku

    Obviously prepared to take a few hits to get team right for next few weeks of season, and feel I may as well take them now if they're necessary for 37 and will be in my XI this weekend (e.g. Grant, Bavies out...). Feel like I'm going to have to stick with Redmond probably given number of games...though might get rid if he's benched this weekend...)

    Feel pretty set on Lukaku and Grant out for Caballero. What do people think about anything more?

    a) Siggy -> Hazard (bench Redmond) -4
    b) Siggy/Bavies -> Sane/Alonso (bench Redmond) -8
    c) Something else?