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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1,687 Comments Post a Comment
  1. Jet5605
    • 10 Years
    7 years, 6 months ago

    Which GK to play:

    A - Pick (BOU)
    B - Heaton (cry)

  2. Jet5605
    • 10 Years
    7 years, 6 months ago

    Just realised that I can activate WC tomorrow at 14:30

    1. La Vida Latte
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      🙂 Meeee toooo! Finally!

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

    Feel like my defence is to light,any ideas please?
    Already have triple spurs..

    Holgate/Gabriel/Stephens/Kelly/yoshi

    3.2m itb

    1. soup natsi
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      Kelly to Alonso next week

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

      Could consider a CHE/MCI defender, but I think funds are better spent in attack at the moment

  4. as33
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 6 months ago

    hi guys, thinking to use my WC this gw, do i need to change something or its ok? Jaku, Cech
    Gabriel, Bertrand, Daniels, Darmian, Yoshida
    Hazard, Sanchez, Sane, Matic, Romeu
    Kane, Rashford(Gabbi?), Vardy(Jesus?)

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

      Not sure if you're serious or showing off...

      1. as33
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 6 months ago

        im seriuos, not showing off, is worth to get Gabbi instead Rashi, but the i need swap 1 of my defence then

      2. VS10_
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 6 months ago

        Showing off with Matic and Romeu?

    2. bring_on _the_fantasy
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      Darmian will be rotated....

      Matic??? WTF?

      1. as33
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 6 months ago

        look at my team there is not enough money to get someone better 🙂

      2. as33
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 6 months ago

        the best swap for Darmian then?

        1. Sonny “The Hitman&rdq…
          • 8 Years
          7 years, 6 months ago

          Stephens

  5. bring_on _the_fantasy
    • 14 Years
    7 years, 6 months ago

    Don't get the Alonso WC love.

    Most expensive defender

    15 points in last 5 games - awful for the price

    Chelsea don't get clean sheets

    Surely better options?

    1. The Polymath
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      The winds of change are a blowing.

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

      Feel similarly about Arsenal - might have DGWs but haven't been keeping clean sheets and expensive

      1. bring_on _the_fantasy
        • 14 Years
        7 years, 6 months ago

        true although isnt monreal about 1m cheaper than alonso?

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

          He is, but at least to me that's still pretty pricey

    3. La Vida Latte
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      I think it is because of his free kicks. Could always grab a goal or assist. But I am doubting too. But i have had him for a long time and he has risen in price much, so I don´t know if it is worth so sell him.

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

      Have owned him since 6.5, fixtures, attacking threat. Looks undroppable for me.

    5. Je suis le chat
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      Tis fear on my part. Fabregas playing is screwing up Chelsea's cleanies.

  6. Jimjam
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    7 years, 6 months ago

    Heaton, Jakupovic
    Valencia, Davies, Robertson, Stephens, Wilson
    Sanchez, Alli, King, Zaha, Carroll
    Aguero, Kane, Lukaku

    1FT, 1.7 in bank

    Lukaku & Zaha --> Gabbiadini & Hazard (-4) before the former fall and the latter rise?

    1. La Vida Latte
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      Sounds like sound transfers. Not sure if the hit pays off this week, but it could be good to catch them berfore the rise.

  7. Sol
    • 10 Years
    7 years, 6 months ago

    GTG ? Anything worth a another hit ?
    Should I play WC ?

    AOA
    Heaten/Pickford
    Valencia Alonso (yoshida gibson 3.9)
    Sanchez Zaha Ali eriksen King
    Kane Gabbi lukaku

    Cheers

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

      When do you plan to play your WC?

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

        WC 36 and BB 37 . But if I know more about city situation with Jesus and bravo then might WC today to get the team I want. What do you think ?

    2. La Vida Latte
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      Looks fine! Use the wildcard next week if you have to 🙂

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

        Cheers

  8. La Vida Latte
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    7 years, 6 months ago

    Would you rather have
    A) Stephens, Davies, Sanchez
    B) Yoshida, Walker, Özil.

    Same teams different players...

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

      If Rose wasn't on his way back, A, but that is a consideration

      1. La Vida Latte
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        7 years, 6 months ago

        Yes, it is... A is more explosive with Sanchez (captain material). B is more safe.

  9. columbo
    • 14 Years
    7 years, 6 months ago

    Siggy to Arnie (-4) for a pre wc punt? Thanks

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

    Is Davies still a safe choice or will Rose return in time for DGW37?

    1. Moore FPL
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      I'm not risking it. Going with Kane, Alli, Eriksen anyway...

  11. La Roja
    • 12 Years
    7 years, 6 months ago

    How's she looking?

    Jaku
    Blind Bailly Bavies
    Sanchez Hazard Eriksen Zaha
    Kun (K)ane Tekkers

    Grant Olsson Amat Hojbjerg

    No hits, WC & BB next GW

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

      You can't play your WC and BB in the same week.

  12. Stupendous
    • 12 Years
    7 years, 6 months ago

    Who is absolutely 100% essential on my WC tomorrow?

    Hazard
    Eriksen
    Kane

    Those 3 are it for me

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

      Yes, themuns

      1. Stupendous
        • 12 Years
        7 years, 6 months ago

        ?

    2. Moore FPL
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      Alli

    3. La Roja
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      Kane

  13. RamaJama
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    7 years, 6 months ago

    A) King and Herrera

    Or

    Walcott and Kante

    For wc

    1. Old Gregg
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      a

    2. Moore FPL
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      A

  14. Old Gregg
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 6 months ago

    WC'ing this week. My head is going to explode. I've got it down to a + b.

    It basically comes done to Monreal + Costa or Gabriel + Kane. Any thoughts?. thanks

    a) Cabellero/Pick
    Vert-**Monreal- Alonso--Stephens-Holgate
    Haz-Sanch-Eriksen-King-Sane
    **Costa-Gabbi-Anchibe

    Cabellero/Pick
    Vert-**Monreal- Alonso--Stephens-Holgate
    Haz-Sanch-Eriksen-King-Sane
    **Costa-Gabbi-Anchibe

    1. Old Gregg
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      actually it's Yoshi insted of Stephens too.

    2. Old Gregg
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      Made a right mess of that.

      a) Cabellero/Pick
      Vert-**Monreal- Alonso--Yoshi-Holgate
      Haz-Sanch-Eriksen-King-Sane
      **Costa-Gabbi-Anchibe

      b) Cabellero/Pick
      Vert-**Gabriel- Alonso--Yoshi-Holgate
      Haz-Sanch-Eriksen-King-Sane
      **Kane-Gabbi-Anchibe

      1. Moore FPL
        • 10 Years
        7 years, 6 months ago

        B

    3. Old Gregg
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      thanks

    4. Sonny “The Hitman&rdq…
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      B although I wish you could afford Monreal over Gabriel for B

  15. Moore FPL
    • 10 Years
    7 years, 6 months ago

    For those wildcarding tomorrow night, who are your essentials?
    Mine are Kane, Alli, Eriksen, Hazard so far

    1. La Roja
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      And Yoshida lol

    2. Sonny “The Hitman&rdq…
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      Haven't deciding on double Spurs mids vs Vertonghen.
      Haz Alli (or Erik) Sanchez King Sane at the moment

  16. Sonny “The Hitman&rdq…
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 6 months ago

    Lukaku at home to Chelsea that never get cleanies anymore. Why would managers transfer him out? Looks like he will fall tonight.