Scout Notes

Aubameyang nets brace as Lacazette and Hazard have night off

Chelsea and Arsenal both won their first Europa League matches of the season on Thursday night.

The line-ups named by both managers have already given us early indication of which players will feature in Gameweek 6.

We’ve gone over the two matches to find the best Fantasy Premier League talking points in this latest Scout Notes article.

PAOK 0-1 CHELSEA

Goals: Willian (£7.4m)

Assists: Ross Barkley (£5.8m)

As expected, Eden Hazard (£10.9m) played no part in Chelsea’s 1-0 win over PAOK in the Europa League. While fellow captain candidates Mohamed Salah (£13.0m) and Sergio Aguero (£11.4m) were involved for their clubs in the Champions League, Hazard should be completely fresh and ready for his Gameweek 6 trip to West Ham.

It was Pedro (£6.8m) and Willian (£7.4m) who started the match as wide forwards in Maurizio Sarri’s 4-3-3 system. The two players have been going head-to-head for preference in the Premier League with room for just one of them in the Chelsea front-line when Hazard is around.

On Thursday night, Willian may have secured the advantage in what looks like an ongoing see-saw between him and Pedro. After registering a 10-point FPL haul on Saturday, the Brazilian also scored the only goal in Greece. Meanwhile, former Barcelona man Pedro was forced out of the game with an injury late on, although Sarri does not believe it is too serious.

“I don’t know. The problem is the shoulder, but I don’t know exactly the situation. I have spoken with the doctor, but only for a few seconds. The doctor told me that probably it’s not a very serious injury.” – Maurizio Sarri

Pedro also took to Twitter on Friday morning to allay any fears over the knock he sustained.

 

 

Crucial to his battle with Pedro, Willian was handed the captaincy on Thursday night, suggesting that Sarri does hold him in high regard. It was the first time he had skippered the side in a competitive setting, having last done so in a pre-season friendly against Lyon. Sarri is yet to announce his official club captain, although he is unlikely to pick Willian for the role. Cesar Azpilicueta (£6.4m) has worn the armband in every league match so far and took it from Willian when he came on for a 24-minute appearance.

Azpilicueta was one of just five players to drop out of the starting XI on Thursday. The others were Hazard, David Luiz (£5.5m), Mateo Kovacic (£6.0m) and Olivier Giroud (£7.8m).

There was some concern over Marcos Alonso (£6.8m) starting, but Sarri did the gentlemanly thing and took him off unharmed on 66 minutes, Azpilicueta his replacement. This was presumably to give the left-back some rest ahead of Sunday’s trip to West Ham.

Jorginho (£5.2m) was substituted at the same time as Alonso although N’Golo Kanté (£5.0m) played the full 90 minutes. The fact that both of Chelsea’s key central midfielders started the match did come as a surprise, and some Chelsea followers believe it was a risk to name such a strong team. Especially considering Ethan Ampadu (£4.4m) and Callum Hudson-Odoi (£4.3m) not even in the match-day squad, and Ruben Loftus-Cheek (£5.3m) an unused substitute. Journalists asked Sarri why he did not rest more players ahead of a Sunday’s London derby.

“I don’t know. For an English team, the Europa League is a very difficult competition. For example, in Italy, if I play in Greece on Thursday I can ask to play on Monday night. Not in England. We have to play again in 63 hours, on Sunday morning. I don’t know in the future. It’s not a big problem now. We have played only six matches. Now it’s not a problem. I hope to qualify before the last one or two games.” – Maurizio Sarri

It is possible that Sarri took the risk of starting so many key players in order to get Chelsea off to a good start in Europe. A trip to PAOK away was probably the hardest test of the group, with BATE Borisov and MOL Vidi still to come. Going a little heavy-handed with team selection ensured that Chelsea got three points and eased pressure on the remaining fixtures.

That said, Chelsea could have won the game by a larger margin. Those who have watched all their matches so far in 2018/19 have revealed that the Blues are often lacking a killer instinct. The win in Greece was not the first time this season that Chelsea dominated possession but failed to make it show on the scoreboard. Last night they had 68% possession and fired off 22 shots, but just five were on target and they only scored once.

Part of the reason for such profligacy in front of goal was down to Álvaro Morata (£9.0m). The Spaniard did not have a particularly poor game as a whole, but his contribution will be largely remembered for missed chances. There was a first-half header in particular that he really should have buried.

“Alvaro has to gain confidence with one, two, three goals. I am not able to give him confidence. In this match, he has had three, four opportunities. He was unlucky. I hope for him that in the future I can try to help him, but the confidence can become only with goals. With two goals in two matches. I don’t know. I have to say also, for maybe the first time in this season Alvaro was ready in the box. He was on the ball and was active.” – Maurizio Sarri

Finally, there was an interesting story involving left-back Emerson Palmieri (£5.3m). Sarri left the Italian defender out of the match-day squad for the trip and did not explain why in his post-match press conference. Emerson then took to Twitter to explain that he wasn’t injured, before deleting the post shortly afterwards.

Chelsea XI (4-3-3): Kepa; Alonso (Azpilicueta 66′), Christensen, Rüdiger, Zappacosta; Barkley, Jorginho (Fabregas 65′), Kanté; Willian, Morata (Giroud 81′), Pedro

ARSENAL 4-2 VORSKLA

Goals: Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang x2 (£10.9m), Danny Welbeck (£6.5m), Mesut Özil (£8.3m)

Assists: Alex Iwobi (£5.5m), Henrikh Mkhitaryan x2 (£7.1m), Stephan Lichtsteiner (£4.7m)

The stage looks set for Alexandre Lacazette (£9.4m) to light up Gameweek 6 for Arsenal after he was given the night off on Thursday. The Gunners ran out 4-2 winners over Ukrainian side Vorskla with the Frenchman an unused substitute.

He should line-up alongside Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang (£10.9m) for a third league match in a row on Sunday after Unai Emery substituted the Gabonese forward in the 57th minute.

However, there was much to be frustrated about for some Fantasy managers. Firstly, Aubameyang found the net twice in an impressive performance, having taken his time to find his stride when FPL points are on the line.

Furthermore, Henrikh Mkhitaryan (£7.1m), once owned by 20% of Fantasy managers, returned to the starting line-up and demonstrated his credentials by registering two assists. A return to the Premier League first-team still seems a little unlikely though as he sustained a knock to his ankle against Vorskla. Alex Iwobi (£5.5m) had his minutes managed in the second half, while Mkhitaryan played the whole match. Also, Mesut Özil (£8.3m) was restricted to a 33-minute substitute’s appearance in which he scored his second goal in as many matches.

Emery made eight changes to the side that beat Newcastle in Gameweek 5. Aubameyang, Nacho Monreal (£5.5m) and Sokratis Papastathopoulous (£5.3m) were the three to keep their places. The latter performed well according to local press but the Gunners are still without a clean sheet this season after they conceded two goals late on.

“We are speaking before each match about having the mentality to not concede easy chances. Today was a good opportunity not to concede goals. But the last 20 minutes we need to do better on this competitive aspect. It was our disappointment today. We are conceding a few chances, it was the same in Newcastle and we need to continue to improve in this. In the last minute at Newcastle and in the last 20 minutes tonight two goals. Our challenge is to be competitive for 90 minutes, it is one thing to improve.” – Unai Emery

There was the first start in Arsenal colours for summer signing Lucas Torreira (£4.9m). The Uruguyuan central midfielder ran the show in the middle of the park until coming off with a knock in the 57th minute. The fact he was forced off is a great shame for Arsenal fans who are yet to see Torreira start regularly this season. He is now a doubt for Gameweek 6, but when he returns to full fitness he could be the key to transforming Arsenal.

Torreira arrived in north London with a reputation as a ball-winner but took on the role of a deep-lying creative player on Thursday night. Whether he can replicate that against a better quality of opposition remains to be seen, but he clearly has the ability to orchestrate and improve Arsenal’s attacking play. While he may be too much of a deep option to warrant consideration for inclusion in FPL squads, it’s clear he has the ability to improve the Fantasy prospects of the more forward-thinking assets at Arsenal. He also took set pieces and nearly scored from a direct free-kick.

“Lucas played well. He is playing with passion in his performance, each minute he plays he does very well. Torreira he got two hits on his leg. I hope tomorrow and Saturday he is good to be OK for Saturday.” – Unai Emery

Bernd Leno (£4.8m) also made his first competitive start for the Gunners.

“For Leno it was his first match also. We conceded two goals but not from a mistake from him. For him, he got minutes in the game and he can take confidence to also because he is continuing to play matches in the next week.” – Unai Emery

ARSENAL XI (4-2-3-1): Leno; Monreal, Holding, Sokratis, Lichtsteiner; Elneny, Torreira (Guendouzi 57′); Iwobi (Smith-Rowe 70′), Mkhitaryan, Welbeck; Aubameyang (Özil 57′).

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1,946 Comments Post a Comment
  1. FPL ZB
    • Has Moderation Rights
    • 7 Years
    5 years, 6 months ago

    Is it worth going Shaw to Smalling on a WC for nailedness?

    1. FPL ZB
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 6 months ago

      Or getting De Gea and moving Ederson to Laporte?

      1. jtreble
        • 7 Years
        5 years, 6 months ago

        Ederson -> Laporte? Can't get more nailed than Ederson.

    2. Solenya
      • 12 Years
      5 years, 6 months ago

      I would. Shaw's never had considerable attacking threat as a LB and Smalling nailed atm and the most dangerous outlet in the team on set pieces.

      1. El Lobito 10
        • 6 Years
        5 years, 6 months ago

        Smalling for his haircut alone

  2. Fernando Torres
    • 12 Years
    5 years, 6 months ago

    Who is the better pick going forward?

    King or Maddison.

    1. ChineseDave
      • 5 Years
      5 years, 6 months ago

      Maddison IMO

  3. Zladan
    • 6 Years
    5 years, 6 months ago

    Mendy + Mkhi -> ?

    Pick one of each:

    Midfielder:
    a) Sane
    b) Eriksen

    Defender:
    1) Shaw
    2) Lindelof
    3) Pereira

    1. KINGVIZO
      • 5 Years
      5 years, 6 months ago

      C) POGBA

      LINDELOF

  4. Taegugk Warrior
    • 5 Years
    5 years, 6 months ago

    Pedro is really out of starting line up...?

    1. Kadi_J
      • 13 Years
      5 years, 6 months ago

      Looks that way.

      Willian goal and captain, Pedro blank and shoulder injury.

      End result is bench imo

  5. Tshelby
    • 9 Years
    5 years, 6 months ago

    Has anyone have an absolute favorite between Richarlison and Maddison?

    1. KLOPPS AND ROBBERS... the s…
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 6 months ago

      Rich for me, main threat

      1. czechow
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        5 years, 6 months ago

        what about Rich and Moura?

  6. French Gooner
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    5 years, 6 months ago

    Which fire to put out first, Mkhi or Mendy?

    A) Mkhi>rich
    B) Mendy>Walker
    C) Mendy>trippier

    1. barcaa7
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 6 months ago

      a

    2. Kadi_J
      • 13 Years
      5 years, 6 months ago

      B this week
      A next week

    3. caldracula
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 6 months ago

      A and then B

  7. Bruce Lee
    • 5 Years
    5 years, 6 months ago

    Is it safe to make transfers now?

  8. MGD
    • 7 Years
    5 years, 6 months ago

    I think i cracked it:

    Mendy + Bilva + Arnautovic -> Trippier + Fraser + Vardy

    Any objections?

    (-4)

    1. Ray In Bruges.
      • 10 Years
      5 years, 6 months ago

      Arnautovic is going to play imho. Also, I feel Bilva will have a decent GW.

      1. MGD
        • 7 Years
        5 years, 6 months ago

        Yeah But look at Arnis fixtures...

        1. Ray In Bruges.
          • 10 Years
          5 years, 6 months ago

          That dude will score at least 2 in that run.

  9. Jebiga
    • 11 Years
    5 years, 6 months ago

    All set ? I was thinking:

    1. Bilva to Dilva -4 hit
    or
    2. Ings to Zaha -4 hit

    Ederson
    Shaw, Alonso, TAA, Wan - Bisaka
    Hazard, Salah, Bilva, Fraser
    Aguero, Mitro

    sub: Stekelenburg, Bennet, Ward, Ings
    1.5 in the bank
    0FT

  10. Karan14
    • 7 Years
    5 years, 6 months ago

    Ryan
    Mendy! - Alonso - Awb
    Salah - Hazard - D.Silva - Walcott - Fraser
    Aguero - Mitrovic

    (Button / Dummet / Doherty / Kamara)
    2 Fts & 0.0m

    Thoughts on these moves?

    A) Mendy to Robertson/Trippier/Smalling
    B) Walcott to Richarlison/Maddison
    C) Both A & B

    Cheers! 🙂

    1. Bucket Man
      • 5 Years
      5 years, 6 months ago

      C For me

  11. barcaa7
    • 6 Years
    5 years, 6 months ago

    what to do?
    a-Mendy to Trippier(-4)
    b-Kamara to Wilson(-4)
    c- play Bennett

    1. moz_1983
      • 11 Years
      5 years, 6 months ago

      C, then FT next week.

    2. dr.No88
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 6 months ago

      A

    3. Home Late From Age
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 6 months ago

      c

    4. Azathoth
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 6 months ago

      c

  12. moz_1983
    • 11 Years
    5 years, 6 months ago

    One last check before I confirm transfers...

    A) Richarlison & Trippier
    B) Fraser & Alonso

    1. Hansel
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      5 years, 6 months ago

      B

    2. dr.No88
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 6 months ago

      b

    3. barcaa7
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 6 months ago

      B

    4. Home Late From Age
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 6 months ago

      b

      1. moz_1983
        • 11 Years
        5 years, 6 months ago

        Cheers all.

    5. Astronautovic
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 6 months ago

      Alonso over trippier imo
      But also I think richarlison is a better pick than fraser

  13. FCSB
    • 8 Years
    5 years, 6 months ago

    Pedro for:

    1. Maddison
    2. Richarlison
    3. Lucas
    4. Fraser
    5. Other

    Thanks

    1. moz_1983
      • 11 Years
      5 years, 6 months ago

      Stuck between 2 or 4 myself.

    2. Home Late From Age
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 6 months ago

      4

    3. antis0cial
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 6 months ago

      2

  14. FPL AXE
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    5 years, 6 months ago

    Take a -4 to take out Mendy for a £6m+ defender, or bench him and Stephens comes in as my 5th midfielder against Spurs hmmmm

    1. Hy liverpool
      • 10 Years
      5 years, 6 months ago

      Take a hit

  15. chaser123
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 6 Years
    5 years, 6 months ago

    With the Mendy news, I'm pretty sure a wildcard is the way to go - just pissed off that:
    1) I rolled a FT last week
    2) I missed the price movements this week

    1. Team Bobcat
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 6 months ago

      Relax. One game at a time. Mendy missing this weeks game not a huge surprise. A hit goes a long way

  16. Pumpkinhead - I'm ITK …
    • 14 Years
    5 years, 6 months ago

    Patricio
    AWB Robbo Alonso
    Salah Mane Fraser Pedro*
    Arnie* Kun king

    4.0 Mendy* Gunnarson* Peltier *

    Already used my FT on Fraser

    A wildcard ( wanna hold ideally)
    B Arnie to Mitro and hope Pedro ok
    C Pedro to Ricchi
    D both B and C -8

    Can bring haz in next gw

    1. grumpyman
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 6 months ago

      B

    2. barcaa7
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 6 months ago

      C

    3. Pumpkinhead - I'm ITK …
      • 14 Years
      5 years, 6 months ago

      Thanks fellas

  17. antis0cial
    • 7 Years
    5 years, 6 months ago

    Bottomed on last attempt. I'm on WC and currently have:

    Patricio / Bego
    Mendy Alonso Robbo / Doherty Wan Biss

    With the Mendy news I'm thinking the following:
    Ederson / Hamer
    Trippier Alonso Robbo / Doherty Wan Biss

    I started the season with Mendy so will lose value. Do you think it's worth getting rid whilst on WC or hold for the time being?

  18. Desperately Seeking Dusan
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    5 years, 6 months ago

    just throwing it out there but assuming people who want to ditch Mendy have Alonso and Robbo already, why is Vertongen not mentioned? Or are Trippier and Shaw the groupthink selection? Not that Spurs are in great form but they do have fixtures. Shaw does not look nailed to me with Young back and although it's surely almost 100% Trippier plays this week, the history of Poch tells you Trip will be rotated, especially given the easy nature of the games coming up.

    1. antis0cial
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 6 months ago

      More potential attacking returns for Trippier is my reasoning although more liable to rotation.

      1. Desperately Seeking Dusan
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        5 years, 6 months ago

        I agree on that, especially now he seems to take FK's from time to time... I just can't abide a player at that price point not guaranteed to start and Vert has the set piece threat.

        1. antis0cial
          • 7 Years
          5 years, 6 months ago

          Rotation seems less risky atm with the great bench options at 4.5 and below for the games he doesn't start Wan Biss/Bennett/Doherty etc

    2. Dacra
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 6 months ago

      Hmmm WanB, time to shine! Get on the bench Mendy.

      1. Desperately Seeking Dusan
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        5 years, 6 months ago

        you just know this is the time Obi Wan starts blanking, when people have to play him...

    3. Ajax Hamsterdam
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 6 months ago

      Can't afford Alonso. Was thinking laporte
      Vert is a great shout !

    4. #FPLBhuna
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 6 months ago

      verts doesn't have as much attacking threat as the others mentioned would be my thinking

      1. Dr Dream
        • 11 Years
        5 years, 6 months ago

        Not much threat when sat on the bench though.

      2. Desperately Seeking Dusan
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        5 years, 6 months ago

        I agree he doesn't vs Trip, especially given Trippier seems to take some FK's now but Vert has the headed threat. I remember a great haul from him at the back end of last season.

      3. Dr Dream
        • 11 Years
        5 years, 6 months ago

        ...and actually Vert was very much the one driving forward from defence for a while last season. Almost had a shot during one match.

    5. Dr Dream
      • 11 Years
      5 years, 6 months ago

      Agreed.

    6. jtreble
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 6 months ago

      Have Alonso and Robertson. I'm not overly excited about any of the remaining Mendy options.

      1. Desperately Seeking Dusan
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        5 years, 6 months ago

        I know what you mean. Said the same to Jonty earlier. *IF* I ditch Mendy, I think it might be for a cheapo defender and then upgrade elsewhere. I'm never happy with this three premium defender thing anyway. It was in vogue at the start of last season with the wing backs and then died a death once midfielders started scoring heavily.

        1. jtreble
          • 7 Years
          5 years, 6 months ago

          I'm going the replace my ManCity left-side points with the same. Mendy->Sane. Please don't tell anyone. :).

          1. jtreble
            • 7 Years
            5 years, 6 months ago

            ... it's a secret.

  19. Ajax Hamsterdam
    • 9 Years
    5 years, 6 months ago

    Laporte to replace Mendy ?

    1. micsway
      • 10 Years
      5 years, 6 months ago

      about to do just that

    2. Head Honcho
      • 5 Years
      5 years, 6 months ago

      Laporte is the more nailed on but I worry with Citys 4 CB of Stones Laporte Komapany Otamendi that Pep will rotate frequently

  20. Azathoth
    • 9 Years
    5 years, 6 months ago

    For a -4,Pedro & Quaner to Fraser & Mitro,Y or N?

    1. micsway
      • 10 Years
      5 years, 6 months ago

      like like

    2. badgerboy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 6 months ago

      Nice moves.

    3. moz_1983
      • 11 Years
      5 years, 6 months ago

      Y

  21. smix
    • 8 Years
    5 years, 6 months ago

    A. Ings to Mitro for a hit
    B. Mendy to Trippier for a hit
    C. Hold & let Holebas & Neves play

    1. barcaa7
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 6 months ago

      a or c with Holebas

    2. micsway
      • 10 Years
      5 years, 6 months ago

      hold

    1. Zladan
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 6 months ago

      Lol

  22. panda07
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    5 years, 6 months ago

    Which change would you make here?

    Ederson
    Robertson Alonso Mendy PvA
    Salah Mane Richarlison Pedro
    Aguero Mitro

    Stek AWB Stephens Quaner

    1FT 0.3ITB

    A) Pedro > Fraser
    B) Mendy > Trippier
    C) Mendy > Walker
    D) Save

    1. Azathoth
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 6 months ago

      A or D

  23. Astronautovic
    • 8 Years
    5 years, 6 months ago

    Which is the better combo?
    A) fraser zaha
    B) richarlison wilson

  24. barcaa7
    • 6 Years
    5 years, 6 months ago

    King or Wilson

    1. Astronautovic
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 6 months ago

      Wilson

    2. moz_1983
      • 11 Years
      5 years, 6 months ago

      Heh. I've had King since the start of the season. Both look good, but King's on pens and is dependable. 50/50 really.

  25. ajones1608
    • 6 Years
    5 years, 6 months ago

    Mendy - Trippier seems pretty solid

  26. chaser123
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 6 Years
    5 years, 6 months ago

    What is better on wildcard:
    A) Ederson, Steklenberg, Bennett
    B) Hennessey, Ryan, Doherty

    1. Astronautovic
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 6 months ago

      B imo

  27. KLOPPS AND ROBBERS... the s…
    • 9 Years
    5 years, 6 months ago

    Benching Mendy but need to get Ciarney out

    Cairney to

    A) Fraser
    B) Maddison
    C) Moura

    I have Richarlison

    1. moz_1983
      • 11 Years
      5 years, 6 months ago

      A or B for me. Both on form but Maddison's longer term fixtures look nice.

      1. KLOPPS AND ROBBERS... the s…
        • 9 Years
        5 years, 6 months ago

        ta, think I am swaying that way...

    2. KLOPPS AND ROBBERS... the s…
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 6 months ago

      Also have Wilson so Fraser would be double up

      1. Astronautovic
        • 8 Years
        5 years, 6 months ago

        B then

  28. Dillonb93
    • 6 Years
    5 years, 6 months ago

    G2G?! Apart from Walcott... already used my 2 ft

    Ryan
    Alonso S.Cook Wann-B
    Salah(c) Mane Fraser Walcott
    Auba(vc) Kun Jiminez

    Hamer Doherty benett billing

  29. Deulofail
    • 8 Years
    5 years, 6 months ago

    Running outta time. Gotta get packed and drive cross-country. Any thoughts on my WC team? Bearing in mind that I like it, are there any small changes you would personally make? Anything I have clearly over-looked?

    Patricio
    Alonso Yedlin^ AWB
    Hazard Pogba Ozil Ramsey
    Aguero Lacazette Vardy

    Hamer* | Doherty^ Jonny^ Hudson-Odoi**

    0.0 ITB

    * Not sure who the best 4.0 to get is
    ^ I'd likely improve a defender before GW11 & 12 to avoid Wolves & Newcastle's poor fixtures (e.g. get Mendy back).
    ** Can't afford a 4.4m mid without getting Bettinelli or Bennett or something else.

    1. Pras (FPL)
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      5 years, 6 months ago

      Triple Arsenal attack a bit much? But I get the fixture appeal and that you're a fan!

      Only issue I see is that by GW10 this team will have the mother of all fixture swings - Arsenal, Wolves etc. And you'll need Liverpool et al then

      1. Deulofail
        • 8 Years
        5 years, 6 months ago

        Cheers Pras. Arsenal have Wolves and Bournemouth in 11 & 12, so I have some time to transition. And one or both of my Wolves defenders can be benched as they are only 4.4. Not worried about a couple of poor fixtures for Pat. As a keeper, his value won't swing as dramatically as other players. I'm not sold on Ozil, but I think I'll take the punt as he's likely to play this week, and consider Son next week if necessary. Thanks again