Scout Squad

The Scout Squad – Gameweek 25

The magic of the FA Cup is back in its false-bottomed box, next to the rabbit and the pack of marked cards, leaving us to enjoy three straight Gameweeks of unadulterated Fantasy bliss.

We start with two nights of midweek action involving plum home ties for Man City and Chelsea, while Spurs entertain Man United to cool most, if not all, of the interest in assets from that particular pair.

Our ‘expert’ panel of Fantasy Football Scout regulars Mark, Paul and Jonty and Career Hall of Fame luminary Peter Kouwenberg have all spent big on the stars from Pep Guardiola’s and Antonio Conte’s teams, requiring more budget-friendly picks across midfield and at the back.

Among the bargain buys being mooted are Southampton, Crystal Palace and Stoke City players, with the latter’s home match against Watford promoting the stock of Xherdan Shaqiri and even sparking a rare Scout Squad mention for Mame Diouf and a possible Picks debut for Moritz Bauer.

We’ll be back to unveil who makes the final Scout Picks team on Tuesday, leaving you with the thoughts behind the Scouts’ initial selections in the meantime.

PaulJontyMarkPeter
GoalkeepersAlex McCarthyKarl DarlowJack ButlandNick Pope
Nick PopeAlex McCarthyAlex McCarthyKasper Schmeichel
Jordan PickfordAdrianKarl DarlowKarl Darlow
DefendersMarcos AlonsoMarcos AlonsoMarcos AlonsoNicolas Otamendi
Nicolas OtamendiNicolas OtamendiNicolas OtamendiNacho Monreal
Maya YoshidaLaurent KoscielnyMaya YoshidaMarcos Alonso
Ben MeeMoritz BauerNacho MonrealMaya Yoshida
Moritz BauerMaya YoshidaVirgil Van DijkBen Mee
MidfieldersMohamed SalahMohamed SalahEden HazardRaheem Sterling
Eden HazardEden HazardRaheem SterlingEden Hazard
Raheem SterlingMesut OzilMohamed SalahMohamed Salah
Son Heung-minXherdan ShaqiriXherdan ShaqiriRiyad Mahrez
Xherdan ShaqiriRiyad MahrezBakary SakoAlex Iwobi
ForwardsSergio AgueroSergio AgueroSergio AgueroSergio Aguero
Harry KaneRoberto FirminoHarry KaneJamie Vardy
Roberto FirminoAlexandre LacazetteRoberto FirminoHarry Kane
Christian BentekeJamie VardyJamie VardyRoberto Firmino
ChicharitoHarry KaneMame DioufChicharito

 

Peter Says…

Subject to FA Cup exertions, I’m inevitably drawn to Stamford Bridge, where Chelsea host a Bournemouth side which has conceded more goals (12) than any other team over the last six matches.

And then there’s the Etihad Stadium, where a somewhat more obdurate West Brom defence will be sorely tested by the top home scorers in the league (42 goals).

I also fancy post-Sanchez Arsenal to overcome Swansea City after my Forest team kindly provided them with a welcome break over the FA Cup weekend, but anticipate that I may face accusations of chasing last week’s points by selecting Nacho Monreal.

Despite the Swans’ success last Monday, only four teams have kept Liverpool at bay this season and I don’t fancy Huddersfield to become the fifth.

I’m confident daddy-Klopp can prevail against mini-Klopp and that the former’s fab three (including Mohamed Salah and Roberto Firmino) will be firing on all cylinders once more.

With some highly predictable names already in, the more interesting task is padding the squad with some players from the lesser lights of the Premier League.

In the hunt for clean sheets, I call in at St James’ Park and St Mary’s Stadium to pick up some budget defensive players.

Brighton are also potentially vulnerable to set-pieces, bringing Maya Yoshida into my thoughts if he can reclaim his starting berth.

Meanwhile, with the joint highest headed attempts for defenders (15), I’m getting tired of listening to the phrase “Ben Mee heads just over” and hope that he will finally break his scoring duck.

Jonty Says…

Contrary to popular belief, Sergio Aguero was heavily backed by the Scouts last Gameweek ahead of his hosting of Newcastle.

Mark, Paul and I all listed him as second choice in our striker selection behind Harry Kane, who was facing a Southampton side he scored a hat-trick against over Christmas.

In the end we left the Argentinian marksman out due to price constraints, but following his treble against the Magpies, I’ve promoted him to top choice this time around.

Kane earns a cursory last place mention. His home encounter with a Manchester United side that has kept a record 14 clean sheets this season should see him miss the cut.

In fact, the Spurs striker only sneaks a mention due to the lack of other credible striking options this Gameweek.

In contrast, there looks to be a wealth of strong midfield prospects, which makes me think a 3-5-2 formation may be required.

Shaqiri looks to offer good value in the centre of the park in a new-look Stoke City attack. Over the last two Gameweeks, only Kane has had more on target shots than the Swiss mini-maestro.

I’m also backing the Leicester City attack to get the better of Everton at Goodison Park, with Big Sam’s defensive bus currently failing it’s MOT.

I’d like to see one of Riyad Mahrez or Jamie Vardy included, with the Algerian my preference. He’s scored three goals over the Foxes’ last six road trips, while Vardy has contributed just one.

Eden Hazard’s five goals in six appearances against Bournemouth makes him a shoo-in when the Cherries drop by Stamford Bridge. Mr Consistency, Marcos Alonso, is another essential Blues pick as he looks to deliver points for the ninth Gameweek in a row.

In addition, there looks to be some strong budget options at the back to consider, among them Southampton’s Yoshida.

The centre-back’s set-piece threat is clear. He’s scored both his goals from corners and fired off 16 close-range efforts this term, which will come in handy against a Brighton side that remains fragile from dead-balls.

Paul Says…

As usual, I’ve scoured for some differential picks as budget options to go along with the usual big-hitters.

At home to a Brighton side that’s failed to score in their last six road trips, Southampton’s defence could be worth backing.

Costing just 4.4, Alex McCarthy has started the last four Gameweeks and is a cheaper option than the fit-again Yoshida if we’re struggling for budget.

All five of the Saints’ league clean sheets have arrived with the Japan international in their XI, and his return to action helped them to a 1-0 FA Cup win over Watford at the weekend.

Stoke have the chance to register a second straight win under Paul Lambert as Watford make their way to the bet365 Stadium in midweek.

The Hornets have two goals in their last five on the road, which could bring new right-back Bauer into contention at 4.5.

Handed his debut in Gameweek 23, the Austrian is ranked second among defenders for key passes (three) in the last two rounds of fixtures. As ever, the creativity of Shaqiri will be vital, while his close-range goal threat caught the eye last weekend – all three of his efforts against Watford were inside the box and on target.

Elsewhere, I’d be reluctant to overlook the Spurs attack at home to Man United at Wembley – the Red Devils may have served up four clean sheets, but no side have allowed more shots inside the box (36) over that period.

If there’s no space for Kane, Son Heung-min – with a goal in seven of Spurs last eight in their temporary home – still merits consideration.

Goals could be on the menu as West Ham and Crystal Palace’s injury-hit squads collide at the London Stadium.

With the hosts’ options up front limited, Chicharito now looks a secure starter and found the net against Bournemouth in the previous Gameweeks.

Yet – against the odds – it’s Christian Benteke who is the in-form striker for this one. The Belgian has one goal, three assists and 21 FPL points in his last three road trips.

Mark Says…

With Aguero re-established as a sure-fire selection for Gameweek 25, it seems we’re destined for a big spend up front.

I’m still advocating Kane as his partner. For me, United’s defence continues to ride its luck, giving up too many shooting opportunities in the box. Even if we look at just the last two matches (both clean sheets), they’re ranked third behind only Everton and Southampton for penalty area shots conceded.

If Mourinho’s backline allows Kane some sighters, I think he’ll punish them. Much has been made of the difficulty of this fixture, but he scored in the corresponding match-up last season and I think he can repeat that.

I have a feeling that I’m going to get shouted down and, once again, it will be Roberto Firmino who joins team-mate Mohamed Salah in our selection.

I’ve not changed my views here – Liverpool have struggled both against Swansea and West Brom and, for all their frailties, Huddersfield also fit the profile of a team that will sit back and demand that Klopp’s men have the craft to unlock them. Liverpool will need an early goal, or I fear the points on offer could disappoint again.

I’ve ranked Firmino third in my striker selection but, ideally, I’d like to limit our XI to include just Salah.

If we do spend big, I think we’ve got enough cut-price options to fill the gaps. Stoke look destined to be well represented with Shaqiri looking a certainty in midfield. I’m even putting Mame Biram Diouf forward as an option for our third striker.

I’ve also stuck Bakary Sako in there. I see some joy for Palace at West Ham in a clash of two teams ravaged by injuries and a lack of confidence.

Sako has been started up front with Benteke for the Eagles and, over his two starts, he has fired six shots in the box – matching Salah and Anthony Martial as the top two FPL midfielders for that statistic.

The Community Champion

Representing the community against the Scout Picks in Gameweek 17 will be Pras United, who is in his eighth season and has finished in the top 10,000 twice.

The champion who has the best lead over the Scouts during 2017/18 will win a £100 Amazon voucher (currently we can only offer Amazon.co.uk or Amazon.com vouchers).

Gameweek 24’s champion Tommo1888 beat the Scouts 68-57.

The one to beat remains Gregor, who achieved victory over the Scouts by a 33-point margin in Gameweek 5.

3,441 Comments Post a Comment
  1. Tazah
    • 6 Years
    6 years, 2 months ago

    Bit of a shock when i saw this.....

    Most bonus points in each position:
    schmeichel 14
    koscielny 16
    de bruyne 20
    kane 27

    apart from kane, kinda surprised at the others

    1. asquishypotato
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      Not really, my guesses:

      Pass completion for Kosc
      Chance creation for KDB

      Maybe Kaspers pass completion too?

    2. Bob McMayday
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      Surprised by the keeper and defender

    3. Rik Waller
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      Jones on Koscielny's tail

    4. Nascimento
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      That's exactly as I'd have predicted.

      1. Red Dagger ✪
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 6 Years
        6 years, 2 months ago

        But you are a god tho....

        1. Nascimento
          • 8 Years
          6 years, 2 months ago

          Aye, there is that.

    5. Zilla
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      Koscielny's 16 bonus points is on par with Jones, Azpi and Otamendi.

  2. UnitednationsXI
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    6 years, 2 months ago

    Really not convinced with kane/salah as captaincy option next three weeks. SO, really tempted with a 8 point hit which i have never done before

    Adrian --- Pope
    Alonso Cedric Gomez --- Jones Duffy
    Salah Sterling Son Arnie Lanzini
    Kane Firmino -- Quaner

    A: Arnie + Lanzini >> Pogba + Shaqiri (-4)
    B: Arnie + Lanzini + Kane >> Mahrez + Shaqiri + Kun (-8)
    C: Arnie + Son + Kane >> Hazard + Shaqiri + Kun (-8). will remove lanzini next gw
    D: Arnie + Lanzini + Kane >> Ibe + Hazard + Kun (-8)...effectively means i will be playing 4-4-2. Logic here being that if i am taking a 8 point hit, might as well remove all my injured players

    1. Winners900
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      b

  3. BbBb
    • 9 Years
    6 years, 2 months ago

    Not sure if I've gone slightly mad, but I took a -8 gamble earlier...

    Masuaku > Alonso
    Arnie > Sanchez
    Son > Hazard
    Kane > Diouf

    ...going for a 4-5-1 / 3-5-2 formation - will get Kane back for GW28.

    My new team is:
    Adrian
    Gomez, Otamendi, Azpi, Alonso
    Sterling, Salah, Sanchez, Lingard, Hazard (C)
    Firmino

    Subs:
    Elliot, Diouf, DCL, Wimmer

    Genius or reckless from within

    1. MTPockets
        6 years, 2 months ago

        Looked amazing until Diouf.

        1. BbBb
          • 9 Years
          6 years, 2 months ago

          Haha yup bench is weak, but have a bit left ITB to get DCL and Wimmer out for starting players over the next couple GWs

          1. MTPockets
              6 years, 2 months ago

              Looks good tbh. Can't have them all.

        2. OldBenKenobi
          • 7 Years
          6 years, 2 months ago

          Either way good luck!

          1. BbBb
            • 9 Years
            6 years, 2 months ago

            Cheers, fingers crossed

        3. Hazz
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 6 Years
          6 years, 2 months ago

          I think it's quite reckless, but at least you've got rid of some deadweight & I assume you are happier with your team right now.

          High-risk, high-reward. You've got a few differentials in Hazard/Sanchez (+ Lingard/Diof to some extent). If they score well, you'll shoot up. If they don't it's all the more likely to hurt your rank (especially if the 'template' picks do well).

          1. BbBb
            • 9 Years
            6 years, 2 months ago

            Yup can't say i disagree, if it all goes wrong I can always play my WC a bit earlier than planned. Gotta speculate to accumulate 🙂

        4. BbBb
          • 9 Years
          6 years, 2 months ago

          *within the top 3k OR?*

        5. fr3d
          • 6 Years
          6 years, 2 months ago

          Interesting! I love to see people go against the "template". Are you chasing in a ML?

          1. BbBb
            • 9 Years
            6 years, 2 months ago

            No I'm winning my main ML and at 2.8k OR - I'm chasing the top 100! 😉

            1. fr3d
              • 6 Years
              6 years, 2 months ago

              Wow, good luck man! Meanwhile I'll sit tight with my boring ass template squad

        6. Bob McMayday
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 6 Years
          6 years, 2 months ago

          I actually like this a lot. Would have maybe held off on Sanchez until next week though

          1. BbBb
            • 9 Years
            6 years, 2 months ago

            Cheers, we'll see I guess. Sanchez probably better after spurs, but I'm a Utd fan and couldn't resist - he could haul at Wembley

      • Big_Andy_GAWA
        • 12 Years
        6 years, 2 months ago

        McCarthy looks a good GK choice @ 4.4 million. Forster wasn't even risked in FA Cup. Decent fixtures...!

      • That Fantasy Guy
        • 9 Years
        6 years, 2 months ago

        Which pair scores most over the next few?
        A. Sanchez + Mahrez
        B. Hazard + Pogba

        Cheers

        1. Lukakuna
          • 7 Years
          6 years, 2 months ago

          A

          1. That Fantasy Guy
            • 9 Years
            6 years, 2 months ago

            Cheers

          2. Winners900
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 7 Years
            6 years, 2 months ago

            A easy

      • Team Cruel
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        6 years, 2 months ago

        Kane about to leave my team for the third time this season. He has punished me both previous times. Also punished me last week when I could have done Kane>Kun but held off because he punished me in the reverse fixture vs Soton.

        I'll be playing Jones this week so that's a Kane brace confirmed for the double whammy.

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

          sergio may be finding his form of old, i made the move last week

          1. Team Cruel
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 8 Years
            6 years, 2 months ago

            Sergio has been on a decline for a while now. Hopefully he has one last hurrah in him for old times' sake.

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

              agree, he's lost a step and will probably never get in behind the defence the way he used to, but he seems to have found his goalscoring touch again which he had lost before christmas

        2. Legomané
          • Has Moderation Rights
          • 6 Years
          6 years, 2 months ago

          Hedging bets and playing Jones and Kane...

        3. Reedy
          • 13 Years
          6 years, 2 months ago

          I feel your pain. I hope I also don't feel the wrath of Kane.

        4. FPL Virgin
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 7 Years
          6 years, 2 months ago

          Are you sure about it? While they say he is a good choice, I think it's fair to say that the scoutcast team haven't been saying "get Aguero at all costs".

          1. Team Cruel
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 8 Years
            6 years, 2 months ago

            Haven't watched the scoutcast nor read any articles this week. To be honest I'm past the point of actually being bothered about the outcome of this season. Kane has trolled me so many times, if he does it again it barely matters anymore. I know that Kun will be more fun to own than Kane over the next 3 games and that's what I'm basing my decision on.

      • Legomané
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 6 Years
        6 years, 2 months ago

        A. Kenny > Alonso
        B. Son > Hazard
        C. Son > KDB

        For a hit...(Have Kane, Kun, Sterling and Christensen)
        Cheers 🙂

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

          not C
          tough call between b and a, id prob go b

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

          A.

        3. Jeuxer
          • 8 Years
          6 years, 2 months ago

          Do you have another 100 M ?

          1. Legomané
            • Has Moderation Rights
            • 6 Years
            6 years, 2 months ago

            3.1 ITB after dropping Arnie > Milivojevic

      • Lukakuna
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 2 months ago

        Is Ramsey fit to play this week?

      • FPL Maldini
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        6 years, 2 months ago

        Which transfer should I do?

        A) RLC and Lanzini —> Gross and Albrighton

        B) Lanzini and DCL —> Walcott and Ayew

        1. BBC_TF
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 13 Years
          6 years, 2 months ago

          A

        2. Legomané
          • Has Moderation Rights
          • 6 Years
          6 years, 2 months ago

          Not a fan of either tbh, probably B, just

      • Daniel Exeter
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        6 years, 2 months ago

        Is it looking likely Kane will fall over the next three games?
        I’m thinking yes..

        May just take the gamble, Kane > Kun for free
        And worry about Arnie tomorrow

        1. Legomané
          • Has Moderation Rights
          • 6 Years
          6 years, 2 months ago

          Sort out Arnie...can you downgrade Arnie then upgrade your 2nd striker?

      • Boomerang V
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 2 months ago

        Are there news in Willian? Is there a chance of him playing on midweek?

      • BBC_TF
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        6 years, 2 months ago

        Arnie + Masuaku Out

        Would you do:

        Option 1: Shaqiri + Van Dyjk/Maguire

        Or

        Option 2: Alonso + Ibe

      • Hasselbaink Forever - Defoe…
        • 10 Years
        6 years, 2 months ago

        For next 3 would you rather have -

        Kane & Pogba
        Firmino & Sanchez

        1. Reedy
          • 13 Years
          6 years, 2 months ago

          Interesting one. I've got the second pair and, speaking now, I feel happy with it.

          1. Winners900
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 7 Years
            6 years, 2 months ago

            B, because he is the best captain option in 26

        2. BbBb
          • 9 Years
          6 years, 2 months ago

          F&S see my new team above

      • General_Zod
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 6 Years
        6 years, 2 months ago

        A. Mkhy Son Ota (long term punt)
        B. Fraser Haz Ota -4.
        C. Fraser Sanchez Monreal -8 ( or -4 over 2 weeks)

        Fraser looks a great pic.

        Thanks all.

      • estheblessed
        • 9 Years
        6 years, 2 months ago

        Play one of the following:

        a) Lingard (Spurs away)
        b) Niasse (Leicester home)
        c) Ogbonna (Palace home)
        d) Kenny (Leicester home)

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

          ogbonna

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

            actually, i change my mind, lingard.

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

          A.

        3. Do I Not Like Orange
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 11 Years
          6 years, 2 months ago

          J-Lingz

      • Wild Rover
        • 13 Years
        6 years, 2 months ago

        A) McArthur and JRod
        or
        B) Ox and Ulloa (BHA) plus .3m

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

          A is better than B i reckon, but surely you could find a better duo than those combos?

          1. Wild Rover
            • 13 Years
            6 years, 2 months ago

            A would be benched fifth mid and third striker

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

              A then, id rather Jrod over ox

        2. Reedy
          • 13 Years
          6 years, 2 months ago

          A for me, Rover

        3. Prøfeßör …
          • 7 Years
          6 years, 2 months ago

          B

        4. FPL Virgin
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 7 Years
          6 years, 2 months ago

          A.

          B may not play at all.

        5. Wild Rover
          • 13 Years
          6 years, 2 months ago

          Cheers all

      • Visionaries
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 2 months ago

        I've got the Kane fear, too scared to get rid. Not overly convinced by Aguero but surely Kane's next 3 fixtures make it a no brainer?
        Someone talk me out of it.

        1. Daniel Exeter
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 11 Years
          6 years, 2 months ago

          Same boat mate

          Surely it is a no brainer?!
          I was talked out of it last week and went for Firmino

        2. Ibracadabra
          • 14 Years
          6 years, 2 months ago

          If you have no other injuries or players where you need to sell (Arnautovic, Son or Eriksen, etc.), not a ton of TV lost in Kane, and no other big transfer targets, it's a good move for free. You will want him back in 28 but Aguero should outscore Kane by 8-10 points in the next three.

          For me, a 8-10 point difference isn't worth a -4 (sold injured Arnautovic already) and two additional transfers.

          1. Daniel Exeter
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 11 Years
            6 years, 2 months ago

            He’s also a captain Option

            Those 8-10 could be 16-20
            Does that make you rethink?

        3. asquishypotato
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 10 Years
          6 years, 2 months ago

          I’ve ditched twice and it’s worked once. Unfortunately I have 3 hamstring issues ( Willian, Arnie and myself) to deal with first so coincidentally have other fires to pit out.

          Could pay off.

          1. Ibracadabra
            • 14 Years
            6 years, 2 months ago

            R.I.C.E for yours.

        4. General_Zod
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 6 Years
          6 years, 2 months ago

          Theyve lost Silva, Jesus and Sane. B Silva to come in and Sterling wide?
          They might not click and even if they do, will Aguero score? WBA recent form then Burnley away (not simple) then Leicester.

          Kane against a team who concede shots. Pool and Arse he has a good record.

          B Silva could be short term pick....

          1. FotnikPL
            • 6 Years
            6 years, 2 months ago

            "Kane against a team who concede shots"

            So is Aguero...

            Last 4 GWs shots conceded in total by 3 of next opponents: Aguero - 152 shots and Kane - 134 shots.

        5. Do I Not Like Orange
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 11 Years
          6 years, 2 months ago

          I did it earlier for a hit and feel fine. Kane is coming back for me in 3 weeks anyway, for me Aguero is a short-term risk that could pay off massively and has minimal risk of backfiring.

        6. Tazah
          • 6 Years
          6 years, 2 months ago

          look at kanes record v arsenal and lpool.... calmed me down

          1. Visionaries
            • 7 Years
            6 years, 2 months ago

            Haha, yeah that's what I need to hear

      • Fpl Richie
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        6 years, 2 months ago

        Looking good to hold off an Arnie drop for one more night?
        Minus 98.8. Gulp.

        1. Ibracadabra
          • 14 Years
          6 years, 2 months ago

          It's a risk, I sold him today for what it's worth after the cup games.

        2. asquishypotato
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 10 Years
          6 years, 2 months ago

          Holding for one much go the annoyance just in case

        3. Skid Vicious
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 13 Years
          6 years, 2 months ago

          Plenty of Arnies owners should be able to absorb a 0.1 drop anyway.
          Looks like my mini league leader is holding out to saving

      • asquishypotato
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        6 years, 2 months ago

        Just had a bought before I continue championing Bernardo, are city likely to have a blank soon?

        Don’t mind as he is easy to shift on really

      • Fpl Richie
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        6 years, 2 months ago

        Better option...
        A. Shaq Mahrez Lingard
        B. Mili/Sako Pogba Mahrez
        C. Hazard Mili/Sako Lingard

        1. Bun Rab
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 11 Years
          6 years, 2 months ago

          A for me. More fixtures in their favour.

        2. estheblessed
          • 9 Years
          6 years, 2 months ago

          I've gone a) but c) could be better for u

      • Bun Rab
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        6 years, 2 months ago

        I Know this has probably been done already but Courtois and Fabregas back for Bou match. Willian and Morata still out with Luiz who has an "ankle knock".

        https://weaintgotnohistory.sbnation.com/2018/1/28/16942338/courtois-fabregas-morata-willian-injury-news-chelsea-bournemouth

        Just spoke to the boss - Willian and Morata still out but Cesc & Courtois will be good to go for Wednesday #CFC #ChelseaTV
        — Matt Davies (@MattDaviesFC) January 28, 2018

        Conte says Alvaro Morata will start training tomorrow but after the type of injury he has had he needs a bit of time to recover.
        — Chelsea FC (@ChelseaFC) January 28, 2018

        @DavidLuiz_4 isn't involved today after picking up a knock to his ankle in training. #CHENEW pic.twitter.com/mIX56zNkJN
        — Chelsea FC (@ChelseaFC) January 28, 2018

        Batsman surely starts then...

        1. BbBb
          • 9 Years
          6 years, 2 months ago

          Cheers

        2. asquishypotato
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 10 Years
          6 years, 2 months ago

          Dayum

          Hazard cap it is

        3. Podorsky
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 14 Years
          6 years, 2 months ago

          Batsman looked good yesterday and so did Pedro. Pedro for Arnie

      • WrightnBright
        • 12 Years
        6 years, 2 months ago

        Front 8 -

        Son Sterling Salah Lingard Arnie
        Kane Firmino DCL

        Bring in Mahrez or Kun?

        A) son, DCL,Arnie > Milivojevic, 4.2 fodder, Kun -4
        B) son, Arnie > Mahrez, Milivojevic

      • AFC49
        • 10 Years
        6 years, 2 months ago

        Arnie and Masuaku out for -4?

        Adrian
        Kenny, Otamendi, Christensen, Dunk
        Salah, Mahrez, Sterling
        Kane, Aguero(c), Wilson

        Pope, Arnie*, Masuaku*, RLC*

        1FT, 0.6 ITB

        1. Legomané
          • Has Moderation Rights
          • 6 Years
          6 years, 2 months ago

          Milivojevic + Alonso?

      • Red Dagger ✪
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 6 Years
        6 years, 2 months ago

        Should I.... Ederson, Alli, Kane to Pope, Hazard, Aguero -8..?

      • FPL Maldini
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        6 years, 2 months ago

        Who is a better option?

        A) Albrighton

        B) Choupo Moting

        1. FPL Puppy
          • 8 Years
          6 years, 2 months ago

          Have the exact same question. What do you think?

          Albrighton plays for better team, but a bit more expensive. Also, Moting have better fixtures. It’s a coin flip really...

          1. FPL Maldini
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 9 Years
            6 years, 2 months ago

            Well if Choupo is nailed I would get him as I own Vardy. Neither excited me to be honest

            1. FPL Puppy
              • 8 Years
              6 years, 2 months ago

              Choupo isn’t nailed?
              Yep, no clear winner in the 5.0-6.5 bracket.

        2. Bun Rab
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 11 Years
          6 years, 2 months ago

          I think B edges it. Further forward.

        3. General_Zod
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 6 Years
          6 years, 2 months ago

          A. unless you have Mahrez. Albrighton in great form.

        4. Ibracadabra
          • 14 Years
          6 years, 2 months ago

          B

      • Tazah
        • 6 Years
        6 years, 2 months ago

        youd think someone would have figured out the best way to play this game mathematically with risk n reward and such

        1. BbBb
          • 9 Years
          6 years, 2 months ago

          Sooo many variables it's almost impossible

        2. Rik Waller
          • 6 Years
          6 years, 2 months ago

          Wonder if there's gonna be algorithm based program that will manage your team for you in the future. Based on the Ville Ronka model

      • FPL Puppy
        • 8 Years
        6 years, 2 months ago

        How likely is the Ulloa loan to Brighton?

        1. Ibracadabra
          • 14 Years
          6 years, 2 months ago

          not sure but he won't be fantasy relevant even at Brighton.

          1. FPL Puppy
            • 8 Years
            6 years, 2 months ago

            Won’t be a starter or just not a good FPL asset? As long as he plays reguarly, I don’t care. I’ve played 3-5-2 with DCL last on my bench for several weeks.

            1. Ibracadabra
              • 14 Years
              6 years, 2 months ago

              If he started, he'd be an amazing FPL asset at the price. He won't start over Murray, Hemed or the new signing in my opinion, he's not dynamic enough.

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

        was about to pull the trigger on Arnie to Shaq tonight, but so hard to commit to stoke based on one performance against Hudd.....

        1. Ibracadabra
          • 14 Years
          6 years, 2 months ago

          it's more the next 5 fixtures, ability to invest funds elsewhere, and new manager that did it for me. I went with Choupo Moting to save 0.6m.

        2. Daniel Exeter
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 11 Years
          6 years, 2 months ago

          Dunno how you can

        3. Legomané
          • Has Moderation Rights
          • 6 Years
          6 years, 2 months ago

          FWIW
          Yuck 🙂

          1. Ibracadabra
            • 14 Years
            6 years, 2 months ago

            LOL FWIW I like the look of Choupo Moting with WAT (H) next to his nice red and white striped kit in my team,

            1. Legomané
              • Has Moderation Rights
              • 6 Years
              6 years, 2 months ago

              😆 sure it looks better than Milivojevic 😆

      • n-doggg
        • 11 Years
        6 years, 2 months ago

        Best 4.6 or below masuaka replacement?

        A. Bauer
        B. Chilwell
        C. Duffy
        D. Other

      • Totti
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 2 months ago

        who do u rather guys?

        A) arna and son --> hazard and allen or milivojevic

        B) arna and kenny or ogbonna--> milivojevic and alonso
        option B means will play jones son kane lingard in one match

        1. Legomané
          • Has Moderation Rights
          • 6 Years
          6 years, 2 months ago

          I've already done Arnie > Mili and am weighing up Kenny > Alonso or Son > Haz...such a tough call 🙁

          1. Totti
            • 7 Years
            6 years, 2 months ago

            plz tell me now what to do 🙂
            i can't decide 🙂

            1. Legomané
              • Has Moderation Rights
              • 6 Years
              6 years, 2 months ago

              Not sure I really want Kane and Son for the next 3...

              1. Totti
                • 7 Years
                6 years, 2 months ago

                son and kane for the next 3 fixtures, i think too much

              2. Totti
                • 7 Years
                6 years, 2 months ago

                why you chose milivo over allen?

                1. Legomané
                  • Has Moderation Rights
                  • 6 Years
                  6 years, 2 months ago

                  Don't see the point messing around in that price range - go cheap and use the funds for desirables elsewhere

                  1. Totti
                    • 7 Years
                    6 years, 2 months ago

                    ok will get him
                    now hazard or alonso? 🙂