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1 March 2018 1611 comments
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Mohamed Salah’s remarkable debut season just keeps on rolling and, while the ScoutCast crew have been fervent in their support for the Egyptian from Gameweek 1, we’ve been a lot more reluctant to hand him the captaincy.

Salah’s numbers and, in particular, his head-to-head with Golden Boot and armband rival Harry Kane, come under scrutiny in this latest episode. Jonty, Andy, Granville and Az join me as we reveal the true tale of our lack of faith and the damage done. The evidence is conclusive and nobody has more regrets than yours truly.

Elsewhere, your community questions have us revisit some of the Gameweek 31 casualties that had their credibility knocked by a weekend littered with eye-opening disappointment and we assess the allure of Arsenal’s favourable run-in. That’s also conclusive.

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Mark Mark created the beast. He's now looking to tame it.

  1. VivaRonaldo
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 9 months ago

    Would you do B Silva to Sane? Surely more nailed for the next two games..?

    1. Yellin' in my Ear
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 9 months ago

      I wouldn't.

    2. Prøfeßör …
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 9 months ago

      Don't do it.

    3. Our Tiny Windows
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 9 months ago

      I would for sure he was on fire.

    4. Emiliano Sala
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 9 months ago

      Yes

  2. SheBangsTheDrums
    • 10 Years
    7 years, 9 months ago

    Which option lads?

    A) Mkhi to Mahrez
    B) Sterling to Eriksen
    C) Both (for -4)
    D) None

    1. Emiliano Sala
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 9 months ago

      B

  3. how now brown cow
    • 11 Years
    7 years, 9 months ago

    Wonder when were arsenal last 30 pts behind the league leaders....

  4. Kiwivillan
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    7 years, 9 months ago

    Shitting a brick for 60 mins after selling Aguero>Kane -4 #relief

    1. I Member
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 9 months ago

      Still lost out.

      1. Kiwivillan
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        7 years, 9 months ago

        I have Kane for Hudd and matched leader 10pts ahead who sold Aguero the week before

  5. Yellin' in my Ear
    • 10 Years
    7 years, 9 months ago

    Defence currently Otamendi, Ogbonna, Jones, Gomez, Alonso

    Not sure whether to get rid of Jones or Ota this week and looking to get in someone for 31, is Janmaat the best option? Cheers for any thoughts.

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

    Sterling to Ramsey or Arnie?

  7. Minerva-03
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 9 months ago

    Mhkitaryan/Sterling for Shaqiri/Mane for 2FT?....

  8. how now brown cow
    • 11 Years
    7 years, 9 months ago

    I am tempted to buy aurier for a giggle.

  9. liiusions
    • 10 Years
    7 years, 9 months ago

    I own Mhki and my rival owns Ederson and Otamendi, don't think that game could have gone any worse

    1. batmaniac
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 9 months ago

      The pen assist gone, clean sheet, no 2nd yellow and keeper save. Ouch

      1. liiusions
        • 10 Years
        7 years, 9 months ago

        Was livid when he didn't get sent off, and then the pen save to top it off 😆

  10. abaalan
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 9 months ago

    Best replacement for Jones for next 3? 6.7 to spend .... rather a GW31 player, but no standouts
    A) Schindler
    B) Martina
    C) Kiko Feminia
    D) B. Davies
    E) Other?

    1. abaalan
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 9 months ago

      Should add already have Van Dijk, Hegazi, Daniels

    2. LonesomePundit
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 9 months ago

      Davies. Will score more in two weeks than the others do in three ... probably in six weeks!

      1. We Will Klopp you
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 9 months ago

        This

  11. JurgenRodgers
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 9 months ago

    Bournemouths press conference tomorrow morning has been canceled due to weather

  12. Legomané
    • Has Moderation Rights
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 9 months ago

    Kun >
    A. Aubameyang
    B. Firmino
    C. Save

    Will have Firmino either way for 31 (Kane out)

    1. liiusions
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 9 months ago

      B I guess. Kun will start vs Chelsea but there's a chance he doesn't vs Stoke

    2. We Will Klopp you
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 9 months ago

      B

  13. We Will Klopp you
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 9 months ago

    Owning an (injured) Arsenal defender doesn't seem sensible, so does Monreal to Bailly -4 make sense?

    Ideally I'd get someone with attacking threat but in the 6m bracket there's not much available if you have Davies.

    1. liiusions
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 9 months ago

      Who would play if you didn't make that move?

      1. We Will Klopp you
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 9 months ago

        Lowton v Everton

    2. Rik Waller
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 9 months ago

      Not for a hit, unless you can't field 11

      1. We Will Klopp you
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 9 months ago

        Bailly - 50% clean sheet chance
        Lowton - 39% according to the bookies

        1. Rik Waller
          • 8 Years
          7 years, 9 months ago

          No hits for defenders. Will Bailly even start?

          1. We Will Klopp you
            • 9 Years
            7 years, 9 months ago

            Good point. Hmm, didn't start the last one, will see if I get anything from Jose tomorrow and see what United fans think

  14. HD7
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 9 months ago

    Good Plan?

    De Gea
    VVD* Vert Alonso
    Sterling Shaq* Salah* Deloufeu
    Kane Firmino* Wilson*

    Subs: Elliot, Ogbona, Obiang, Mbemba

    GW29: Sterling to Mahrez
    GW30: Delofeu to Walcot and Mbemba to Schindler (-4)
    GW31: Elliot to Pickford/Butland
    or Obiang to a 5.5 midf

    Will give me 8 players for 31...

    1. liiusions
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 9 months ago

      Deloufeu has got to go before Sterling

      1. HD7
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 9 months ago

        Have the money so yes I will change it to be first transfer

      2. 32chickens
        • 15 Years
        7 years, 9 months ago

        my issue as well

  15. FPLHaggis
    • 11 Years
    7 years, 9 months ago

    Sterling (SV 8.3) > Eriksen for free?

    1. Kiwivillan
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 9 months ago

      How long is he out for?

      1. FPLHaggis
        • 11 Years
        7 years, 9 months ago

        Back on Sunday potentially.

    2. We Will Klopp you
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 9 months ago

      Yep

  16. Patch
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 9 months ago

    Ok is VvD really that much worthier than Robertson????

    1. FPLHaggis
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 9 months ago

      Only if you think it's worth waiting for the eventual 15 pointer.

      1. Patch
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 9 months ago

        Bugger it gonna pull the trigger on Jones to Robertson

        When I WC in GW32 I will trade Ota and get Mee/ Ward

        No point having Burnley if you think Arnie will score against him and then a blank

        1. FPLHaggis
          • 11 Years
          7 years, 9 months ago

          I had meant the VvD 15 pointer btw

    2. We Will Klopp you
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 9 months ago

      I think Robertson is the better asset, regardless of price.

      1. Patch
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 9 months ago

        K I will get him

        As I can see Liverpool have two good home fixtures and just playing the blank seals the deal

        I will bring Burnley in after the blank

  17. Scotty B
    • 13 Years
    7 years, 9 months ago

    Adrian
    TAA Otamendi Alonso
    Sterling Walcott Shaqiri Ibe Salah
    Firmino Kane
    Subs:Elliot Quaner Duffy Schindler

    2.5m ITB & 1 FT

    Which option is better?
    A Alonso & Ibe > Bavies & Mahrez
    B Duffy & Ibe > Mariappa & Mkhi
    C Alonso & Ibe > Mariappa & KDB
    D Quaner > Deeney
    E Something else?

    1. We Will Klopp you
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 9 months ago

      A

  18. AD2110
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 9 months ago

    Robertson nailed?

    1. Patch
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 9 months ago

      His place to lose to Moreno...

  19. Tazah
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 9 months ago

    city presser tomorrow?

  20. Sterling: sell or keep?
    Flynny
    • 10 Years
    7 years, 9 months ago

    What r sterling owners doing?

    No guarantee he starts at weekend....pep doesn't need to rush him....

    Think I'm going to replace with eriksen ....

    1. FPL Virgin
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 9 months ago

      Selling. I think he will be on the bench against Chelsea.

      1. Rik Waller
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 9 months ago

        Who for?

        1. FPL Virgin
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 9 Years
          7 years, 9 months ago

          Mane.

          1. Rik Waller
            • 8 Years
            7 years, 9 months ago

            Can't. I already have him

            1. FPL Virgin
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 9 Years
              7 years, 9 months ago

              You got Arnie?

              1. Rik Waller
                • 8 Years
                7 years, 9 months ago

                No, you can have him

                1. FPL Virgin
                  • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                  • 9 Years
                  7 years, 9 months ago

                  Thanks. He's likely to be my Lingard replacement.

                  1. arndff_
                    • 13 Years
                    7 years, 9 months ago

                    Arnie is a wonderful pick! If only he didn’t get injured, eh...

                    Btw, what do you think about Sterling > Mahrez? If I do it, I’ll have no Man City players.

                    Sterling’s PP: 8.5M SP: 8.6M

                    1. FPL Virgin
                      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                      • 9 Years
                      7 years, 9 months ago

                      Sterling is more than Mahrez's equal, but I'm getting rid because I don't think he starts against Chelsea.

                      1. arndff_
                        • 13 Years
                        7 years, 9 months ago

                        I see.

                        I think Mahrez could outscore Sterling in the next 2 games and think he'll be a good buy.

          2. @FPL_liverbird (liverpoolfa…
            • 9 Years
            7 years, 9 months ago

            I like this move!

      2. Flynny
        • 10 Years
        7 years, 9 months ago

        Yup....i also have son....and don't fancy 2 mids with doubts over time...

    2. 32chickens
      • 15 Years
      7 years, 9 months ago

      keeping-he will score
      I have other more urgent fish to fry

    3. Rik Waller
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 9 months ago

      See presser, but hopefully keep

    4. Chris_White
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 9 months ago

      Selling for Mahrez or Eriksen

    5. ᶠᶦˡᵗʰʸLucre $$$
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 9 months ago

      Weird - when Sterling was announced as possibly missing the cup final and there weren't obvious Sterling replacements, Sterling owners were saying he is definitely going to play the league game a few days later and he is a must to keep. Now, in pretty much the same scenario now there are obvious replacements, Sterling owners are saying he probably won't play the next game and are selling.

      1. FPL Virgin
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 9 months ago

        He hasn't played in a while. He lacks match fitness. I think he will be on the bench against Chelsea at best.

        1. panda07
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 13 Years
          7 years, 9 months ago

          His last game was 2 weeks ago, he wouldn't lose match fitness that quick

        2. panda07
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 13 Years
          7 years, 9 months ago

          Unless he's gone on the piss for 2 weeks!

          1. FPL Virgin
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 9 Years
            7 years, 9 months ago

            Distinct possibility.

      2. Ógie
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        7 years, 9 months ago

        Managers were in the denial phase of the five stages of grief when the news first broke now most are moving out of depression and into the acceptance stage. 😉

        1. MALDINI'S EYES!
          • 9 Years
          7 years, 9 months ago

          Haha. First step to recovery is acceptance.

        2. FPL Virgin
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 9 Years
          7 years, 9 months ago

          We didn't have enough info before the GW28 deadline. Mark thought he would play in the league cup final.

          If we'd known the extent of the injury, most would have sold last Friday.

          1. E25
            • 10 Years
            7 years, 9 months ago

            This. Also Pep doesn't need to rush him, he could be good to go.

      3. MALDINI'S EYES!
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 9 months ago

        What are you doing with him?

      4. X Trapnel
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 9 months ago

        Just ordinary human reaction. A week is a long time in fantasy football.

    6. We Will Klopp you
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 9 months ago

      Keeping, sounds like a short term injury and behind Salah he's been the second best asset to own this season.

    7. waldo666
      • 15 Years
      7 years, 9 months ago

      Using my FT on Deulofeu so probably keeping Sterling

    8. MALDINI'S EYES!
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 9 months ago

      Have a look at this latest story on Instagram. Doesn't look very injured.

    9. Jason Bourne
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 9 months ago

      Keep keep keep

    10. Whats the Huth
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 9 months ago

      Keeping.
      I do also have Son mind. But gambling on a Son start

    11. Toby Lerone
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 9 months ago

      Looking to sell as part of a hit for mahrez, or bring in arnie. I think either of them will outscore him over next two

    12. Varsenal
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 9 months ago

      I'm late to the conversation.

      I sold Sterling last night --> Mahrez.

      It's not that I don't like Sterling, but I think Mahrez has more points in his boots short term. Plus, I think there's potential that Mahrez rises in value and Sterling has another drop, so I can bring him back when City's schedule eases and actually gain a penny

    13. Maximus Bonimus Pointimus
      • 15 Years
      7 years, 9 months ago

      Is Mahrez a wise replacement for Sterling? He has done literally nothing the last x GW’s & may have gone off the boil. Shaqiri is surely the pragmatic option if not already in your 11 (for GW31) followed by Arnie?

      1. Deanobakedbeano
        • 12 Years
        7 years, 9 months ago

        Sold for Mane. Agree with FPL Virgin. Will be looking to swap Mane out for Sane - he looks fresh and represents a nice differential.

  21. Smurf
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 16 Years
    7 years, 9 months ago

    Is Michael Keane nailed?

    1. FPL Virgin
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 9 months ago

      Nope.

      1. FPLShaqiri
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 9 months ago

        Surely he’s first choice. Do you think Jags and Williams are ahead of him?

      2. FPLShaqiri
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 9 months ago

        *If Jagielka is fit

  22. Emiliano Sala
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 9 months ago

    Fml

    1. Thiga
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 9 months ago

      Chin up

  23. HD7
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 9 months ago

    Good Plan?

    De Gea
    VVD* Vert Alonso
    Sterling Shaq* Salah* Deloufeu
    Kane Firmino* Wilson*

    Subs: Elliot, Ogbona, Obiang, Mbemba

    GW29: Delofeu to Mahrez
    GW30: Sterling to Walcot and Mbemba to Schindler (-4)
    GW31: Elliot to Pickford/Butland
    or Obiang to a 5.5 midf

    Will give me 8 players for 31...

    1. Aubaaaaa
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 9 months ago

      City plays stoke in 30. Provided Sterling is fit, you should keep.

      1. HD7
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 9 months ago

        Yes will reasess after this GW 🙂

  24. George James
    • 11 Years
    7 years, 9 months ago

    Repost sorry.

    Best move?

    A) Masuaku >> Davies
    B) Sterling >> Eriksen / Arnie
    C) Save

    1FT 1.9 ITB

    Pickford
    Mee. Mustafi. VVD. Azpil
    Salah. Sterling*. Allen. Mahrez
    Kane. Firmino

    Pereria / Ibe / Niasse / masuaku*

    1. Sotamendi84
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 9 months ago

      Save

  25. A Team Of James McCleans
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 9 months ago

    14 points and up hauls:
    Lukaku- 0.
    Jesus- 0.
    Eriksen- 0.
    Sterling- 1.
    Sanchez- 1.
    KDB- 1.
    Ederson- 2.

    1. Yellin' in my Ear
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 9 months ago

      You've missed others from that list, Clucas, Fellaini, Zeegellar, Moses, Clark, Cook, Hegazi

  26. panda07
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    7 years, 9 months ago

    Which areas of England are getting hit/going to get hit badly by snow?

    From what I can make out from the weather forecast it's the south and southwest that will be hit worst so the fixtures most under threat seem to be:

    Southampton v Stoke
    Spurs v Huddersfield
    Swansea v West Ham
    Watford v WBA

    1. Forever In Our Shadow
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 9 months ago

      All the games will be on.

    2. Ógie
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 9 months ago

      It is too early to say but the worst of the weather should be past by Friday evening so it might be ok for the weekend.

  27. Sotamendi84
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 9 months ago

    A) start lingard bench niasse
    B) sell lingard for shaqiri?

    1. Forever In Our Shadow
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 9 months ago

      B

  28. Kuyt Hero
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    7 years, 9 months ago

    Thinking about shifting Courtois to a playing GW31 keeper this week (if I dont shift Sterling). Which is the best keeper for next 3 GWs?

    1. Forever In Our Shadow
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 9 months ago

      Just do sterling. If not hold until 31 and get in One of the awful selection on offer.

      1. Kuyt Hero
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        7 years, 9 months ago

        Yea I suppose. If I do that the other question would be Mahrez, eriksen, or one of the awful selection that play GW31 haha

  29. Smurf
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 16 Years
    7 years, 9 months ago

    Who’s the most nailed Everton defender? Martina has played plenty of games but when is Baines likely back?

  30. FPLShaqiri
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 9 months ago

    Who is the best defender with budget of 5.7 for next 3 GWs? Cannot be a Liverpool or Spurs player

    1. We Will Klopp you
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 9 months ago

      No-one unfortunately, unless you trust Arsenal defence, might as well get someone with good fixtures in for the blanks

      1. FPLShaqiri
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 9 months ago

        Might sound unusual but I’m currently thinking of Michael Keane... 3 ok fixtures, guaranteed starts and small goal threat? Plus Big Sam still needs to deliver a boring 0-0 to be last on MOTD 😉