Scout Notes

Arnautovic blanks as Brighton get first clean sheet of 2018/19

Just under a fifth of Fantasy managers put their faith in Marko Arnautovic for Gameweek 8 only to be disappointed.

It was the West Ham striker’s first blank away from home since the opening day of the season, despite plenty of opportunities falling his way against Brighton.

Meanwhile, there was a first clean sheet of the campaign for the Seagulls.

We’ve got all the Fantasy talking points from their 1-0 win on Friday night in this latest Scout Notes article.

Brighton 1-0 West Ham

Goals: Glenn Murray (£6.5m)

Assists: Beram Kayal (£4.4m)

Brighton’s talismanic striker Glenn Murray (£6.5m) was the difference as the Seagulls beat West Ham on Friday night. The 35-year-old has now scored four home goals this season, with no Premier League player able to boast more at time of writing. Manchester City’s Sergio Aguero (£11.4m) is currently level with Murray, who had four shots against West Ham.

However, a switch to the Brighton man is not necessarily the best option, looking at his upcoming schedule. Three of his next four matches are away from home, where Murray has found the net just once in 2018/19. Furthermore, the only match at the Amex Stadium in that run is against a Wolves side that ranks top of the league for big chances allowed away from home.

Midfielder Beram Kayal (£4.4m) continued to benefit from the absence of Dale Stephens (£4.4m). It was his third start in a row in place of the injured Stephens, and he provided the assist for Murray’s first-half close-range tap-in. However, he is another budget option to probably avoid looking ahead. Stephens is a clear favourite in the middle of the park and is reportedly closing in on a return to the side. That said, Davy Pröpper (£4.9m) was taken off with a knock in the second half potentially leaving the door open for Kayal starts, depending on the extent of the injury.

“I have felt I probably need a run of games, but every child when he is dreaming is dreaming to play in these games.” – Beram Kayal

Manager Chris Hughton lined his Brighton side up in the usual 4-4-1-1 formation but afforded Solly March (£5.0m) are more advanced role just behind Murray, compared to his usual left-midfield berth. That spot was occupied by Iranian international Alireza Jahanbakhsh (£6.8m).

Anthony Knockaert (£5.5m) performed admirably in his latest audition for Fantasy inclusion. The appealing nature of Brighton’s upcoming fixtures means the Frenchman is now the radars of some managers. Once again, he was the chief creator for Brighton, producing three key passes in the game. With Pascal Groß (£6.7m) still sidelined, Knockaert remains on set-pieces too.

The 1-0 win over West Ham meant that Brighton finally registered their first clean sheet of the season, at the eighth time of asking. It is likely that the Seagulls benefitted from the experience of right-back Bruno (£4.4m) who made his first appearance since Gameweek 1 in the Friday night encounter. Martín Montoya (£4.5m) had been filling in for him since he was taken off injured against Watford on opening weekend. He did not feature at the Amex Stadium. Meanwhile, Bruno earned praise from his manager and an FPL bonus point for his efforts.

“It’s difficult to get the right combination at the back. I thought we needed Bruno’s composure in the end. We know what we get from them, they are as brave as each other and they throw their bodies on the line. It’s a massive win for us.” – Chris Hughton

The clean sheet was good news for Mat Ryan (£4.5m), who made four saves in the match. The addition of his two bonus points ensured he matched Murray’s match-score of nine.

Shane Duffy (£4.5m) was the only Brighton defender to earn fewer than six points for the shut-out, earning a booking for a rash challenge on Marko Arnautovic (£7.0m). The centre-back has now picked up a yellow card in each of his last two matches but has averaged 5.25 points in the last four Gameweeks.

While Murray was scoring his sixth Premier League goal against West Ham, Marko Arnautovic blanked away from home for the first time since a Gameweek 1 trip to Liverpool. 260,000+ managers signed the Austrian forward ahead of Gameweek 8 but earned just one point for their efforts.

Arnautovic had more shots on goal than any other player in the game and still could not find a breakthrough. He registered the same number of goal attempts (five) at Brighton as he had managed in the three appearances prior to Friday night. However, only one of them was on target, a fine volley struck at goal, following a well-worked Felipe Anderson (£6.8m) corner.

Arnautovic’s performance was a laborious one, with him regularly dropping deep to create opportunities. Despite registering more touches in the penalty box than any other player on the pitch, these were often with his back to goal. It was frustration at this that saw him lash out and earn a yellow card in the second half. Manager Manuel Pellegrini played down any suggestions that he was carrying a knock in his post-match comments.

“Marko Arnautovic was not injured. He was able to play without any problem.” – Manuel Pellegrini

It was clear that Arnautovic needed more creativity behind him to free him up from having to take the responsibility upon himself. Accordingly, Pellegrini ditched his 4-3-3 formation in the 59th minute when he brought Michail Antonio (£6.8m) on for Pedro Obiang (£4.4m).

This allowed him to operate a 4-2-3-1 system, with Antonio and Andriy Yarmolenko (£6.8m) out wide and Anderson tucking in behind Arnautovic and assuming his creative duties. Lucas Pérez (£6.3m) was soon introduced for Yarmolenko. The changes breathed some new life into West Ham’s play as Arnautovic was given slightly more licence to lead the line. The Hammers did finish with a higher shot count (17 to 9), but could not make that count.

Anderson remained on set-pieces for the match but disappointed with a number of his corners and free-kicks. In the second half, Robert Snodgrass (£5.4m) and Arnautovic became the candidates for direct free-kicks, with the latter blazing over a late effort.

Promising recent defensive displays against Chelsea and Manchester United appear to have been a false dawn for West Ham. They averaged half as many big chances allowed at Brighton compared to their two previous matches and were still breached. Pellegrini had insisted beating the Red Devils in Gameweek 7 was not as much of a turning point as some had suggested. It looks as if he may have been right.

“Before this game, I said it was not a turning point that we beat Man Utd, every game is difficult. We must continue working the same way as the way we played the last 45 minutes was more what we wanted.” – Manuel Pellegrini

BRIGHTON AND HOVE ALBION XI (4-4-1-1): Ryan; Bong, Dunk, Duffy, Bruno; Jahanbakhsh, Propper (Bissouma 80′), Kayal (Izquierdo 70′), Knockaert; March (Locadia 86′); Murray

WEST HAM UNITED XI (4-3-3): Fabianski; Masuaku, Diop, Balbuena, Zabaleta; Noble (Snodgrass 83′), Obiang (Antonio 59′), Rice; Anderson, Arnautovic, Yarmolenko (Pérez 68′).

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1,856 Comments Post a Comment
  1. ooooo
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 27 days ago

    Which one?
    A) Hart
    Alonso TAA Doherty
    Salah Haz Maddison Richarlison
    Aguero Vardy Jiminez

    Button WB Bennett Masuaku

    B) Patricio
    Alonso Mendy Taa
    Salah Haz Maddison Fraser
    Aguero Mitro Arnie

    Button Wb Bennett Masuaku

    1. Slitherene
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 27 days ago

      A

    2. JoeJitzu +42
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 27 days ago

      B, imho

  2. Colonel Shoe 肝池
    • 13 Years
    6 years, 27 days ago

    b

  3. moz_1983
    • 12 Years
    6 years, 27 days ago

    I brought in Kane and Lamela last night and forgot to captain Kane. C on Laca.

    Hold me.

    1. Make United Great Again
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 27 days ago

      Ouch. Laca isn’t a bad pick, but Kane ideally.

      Good luck!

    2. Pacer.
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 27 days ago

      This could be the move that makes your season when a lethargic Spurs lollop around for 88 minutes before sissoko scores of his arse and Lacazette fires double figures

      1. Fantasy Gold
        • 10 Years
        6 years, 27 days ago

        Or it could be the one that sinks him 200k places

        1. Pacer.
          • 10 Years
          6 years, 27 days ago

          I was trying to comfort him

  4. Champione
    • 9 Years
    6 years, 27 days ago

    Worth wildcarding for Liverpool assets? Happy with my team apart from that. 1 FT, 1.9 ITB

    Fabianski
    Alonso Mendy Doherty
    Hazard Maddison Richarlison Fraser
    Kane Aguero Mitrovic

    Foster Wan-Bissaka Stephens Peltier

    1. Make United Great Again
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 27 days ago

      Wait and see how they perform

    2. RamaJama
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 27 days ago

      Nope, good team. No guarantee that Liverpool will score many goals even with easier fixtures. They’ve struggled A bit lately. And most of your other players are in form

      1. GianniBanani
        • 6 Years
        6 years, 27 days ago

        Wishful thinking, even poor Spurs had an easy win

    3. Jam0sh
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 27 days ago

      I'd probably not wildcard

  5. diesel001
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 27 days ago

    Arnie!

    Would love it if he dropped after that performance and with Spurs up next.

  6. RoysCallerAnne
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    6 years, 27 days ago

    Wait a sec, the article says don't get in Murray because of the fixtures but get in Knockaert because of fixtures.

    1. Slitherene
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 27 days ago

      Read again. Murray scores more at home. Not so prolific away.

      1. RoysCallerAnne
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        6 years, 27 days ago

        fair enough!

      2. Demel
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        6 years, 27 days ago

        Exactly this. I personally am unconvinced by any Brighton asset except Ryan.

      3. Brosstan
        • 10 Years
        6 years, 27 days ago

        Those stats are hardly significant though.. Stats based articles on here focus way too much on insignificant sample sizes. Three of his away games have also been defensively solid sides, Watford, Liverpool and Man City.

    2. Fantasy Gold
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 27 days ago

      Murray a way better pick than Knockaert.

      Don’t understand the obsession with crap midfielders on here.

      1. Demel
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        6 years, 27 days ago

        It is about getting the right ones. I have owned Maddison and Fraser all season (apart from potentially Rich) I think they are the standout two.

        Knockeart plays very deep and flatters to deceive. Getting in GroB for the good fixtures when he returns (possibly taking out Fraser) could be a great move.

        1. Fantasy Gold
          • 10 Years
          6 years, 27 days ago

          Yeah Gross is a good pick.

          But Knocky has always been wildly inconsistent.

          1. Demel
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 13 Years
            6 years, 27 days ago

            Exactly. I started the season with a midfield of Fraser - KDB - GroB- Hazard - Salah.

            I may well end up back with that midfield in a couple of weeks.

            1. NATSTER
              • 14 Years
              6 years, 27 days ago

              A good set for mid to long-term, it looks. KDB is cheaper than Sterling too. That money could be used elsewhere.

    3. CoffeeBean
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 27 days ago

      This is cause of fav fixtures, although away games. Murray struggles to score away.

  7. The (non-owner) Kane Prayer...
    KickIt
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    6 years, 27 days ago

    The Large sofa prayer for us Kane non-owners.

    Our Kane who art in Tottenham,
    Harry be thy name.
    Thy blank come.
    Thy will be done, in Cardiff as it is in football.
    Give us this day our daily red; and forgive us our LOL'ing,
    as we forgive those who LOL against us;
    and lead us not into temptation of hits,
    but deliver us from red arrows.

    Ah Mendy

    1. Fantasy Gold
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 27 days ago

      I’m hoping your prayers won’t be answered.

    2. Demel
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      6 years, 27 days ago

      I own Kane. His haul last week gave me a top 10k rank. I feel I might have already had his haul and Hazard could outscore him this week.

      1. XabiAlonso
        • 9 Years
        6 years, 27 days ago

        Last week wasn't a haul. This week will be the mother of all hauls.

    3. lilmessipran
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 27 days ago

      This reminded me of my morning prayers back at school.. brilliant

    4. Pacer.
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 27 days ago

      ....

      For Kun has The Power (C)
      The Hatrick and the assist
      For ever and ever

      Our-man

    5. Regin
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 27 days ago

      Wow. Awesome. U should be a poet.

    6. G-Whizz
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 27 days ago

      Great stuff I'm gonna need this! 😆

    7. RED PILL
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 27 days ago

      Im ready to get behind my #BambooKaneSofa

    8. Garlana
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 27 days ago

      Loved it

    9. The Polymath
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 27 days ago

      Very creative. Well done.

    10. Twisted Saltergater
      • 15 Years
      6 years, 27 days ago

      Kane, the firstborn, was a goalscorer, and his brother Trippier was a defender. The brothers made sacrifices to Spurs, each of his own produce, but FPL favored Trippier's sacrifice instead of Kane's. Kane then murdered Trippier, whereupon FPL punished Kane to a life of price falls. Kane then dwelt in the penalty area, where he repeatedly shot off target and fathered the line of descendants beginning with Poch.

      1. Twisted Saltergater
        • 15 Years
        6 years, 27 days ago

        😛

        My sofa today is a day out with the family, and hopefully no mobile signal!

    11. Lord.
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 27 days ago

      Beware false prophets.

    12. Lokako
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 27 days ago

      The time has come
      Kane will show
      Red arrows for the casuals
      The celebration have allready begun
      Oh Kane

    13. The Overthinker
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 27 days ago

      We all know who came out as the winner 😉

    14. Mince n Tatties
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 27 days ago

      Oh Father - how your pray worked wonders!!

      Definitely a case of Kane and not very Able

      1 point wonder

      Happy Daze from a non Kane owner

      Hazard do your magic tomorrow!!

    15. Werkself
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 27 days ago

      Brilliant - Well Done!

    16. PaperTroopers
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 27 days ago

      Wow! It worked! 😀

    17. Witty Pun: Not good at this…
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 27 days ago

      Lord thank you from delivering us from red arrows

    18. KickIt
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      6 years, 27 days ago

      Ha ha, it actually worked!

      1. G-Whizz
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 26 days ago

        Thanks! I needed that!!!

    19. ninjaskrtel
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 27 days ago

      I think I'm more pleased

      1. ninjaskrtel
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        6 years, 27 days ago

        By his single point than by my doherty and wilson hauls (major post fail earlier!)

    20. McNulty
      • 14 Years
      6 years, 27 days ago

      Reciting this for 90 mins from behind the sofa actually worked

    21. brianutd-why always we? 20
      • 13 Years
      6 years, 27 days ago

      Bingo the prayer worked

    22. Yellin' in my Ear
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 27 days ago

      For Haz is my captain,
      And I only have a small sofa
      Green arrows for ever?
      Ahem

    23. The Darkest Knight
      • 14 Years
      6 years, 26 days ago

      we are in debt to you Kickit

  8. diesel001
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 27 days ago

    Who are the standout captaincy candidates over the next 6 GWs:

    GW9: Salah (hud), Aguero (BUR)
    GW10: Salah (CAR), Hazard (bur), Vardy (WHM)
    GW11: Aguero (SOT), Hazard (CRY), Vardy (car)
    GW12: Salah (FUL), Hazard (EVE), Vardy (BUR)
    GW13: Salah (wat), Aguero (whm), Vardy (bha)
    GW14: Salah (EVE), Hazard (FUL), Aguero (BOU), Vardy (WAT)

    GW15 is the fixture shift where Kane becomes a viable captain pick again.

    1. Demel
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      6 years, 27 days ago

      Correct. That is why Kane is heading out the door and Salah is coming in for me.

    2. Holmes
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 27 days ago

      Those GW14 fixtures will make things tricky for captaincy... 😮

    3. GianniBanani
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 27 days ago

      2x Salah (10,12), 2x Aguero (11,14) 2x can't decide between Salah or Aguero (9,13)

    4. NATSTER
      • 14 Years
      6 years, 27 days ago

      Almost got Vardy last night, but the transfer didn't complete in time. This temps me again.

    5. Jam0sh
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 27 days ago

      You include Vardy with those fixtures but not Kane gw9 West Ham away for example?

      1. diesel001
        • 8 Years
        6 years, 27 days ago

        Kane isn't a viable captaincy option with fixtures of: whm MCI wol cry CHE ars

        Plays 3 of the Top 6 plus Wolves and Palace away.

        1. oscardo
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 12 Years
          6 years, 27 days ago

          He scores against teams from London ....

    6. FPL Pillars
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 27 days ago

      You really like Vardy ey

      1. diesel001
        • 8 Years
        6 years, 27 days ago

        after GW9: WHM car BUR bha WAT ful

        How can you not like Vardy with those fixtures. Leicester score goals and he is their main goalscorer.

        1. Silecro
          • 6 Years
          6 years, 27 days ago

          As long as Maddison can counter Vardy's goals with asists (and also ocassional goals), i think forward spot can be better spent elsewhere, but just my opinion

          1. Zladan
            • 7 Years
            6 years, 27 days ago

            Even as a Vardy owner I agree with this. I am looking to sell him as he is taking up a valuable spot and funds.

  9. Jimmy Floyd
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 6 Years
    6 years, 27 days ago

    Had 2 free transfers and was happy with my team so brought in Kane for a couple of weeks max and gave him the armband but my bro and main mini league rival in most of my leagues triple captained him. So Harry if you are lurking here like you do most Saturday mornings, I’m happy enough with 10 to 13 points today, don’t go crazy getting 20 or more points

    1. GianniBanani
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 27 days ago

      Nah, blank today

    2. child of God
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 27 days ago

      Don't worry bro, I'll do better and miss as many sitters as I can

    3. TheDragon
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 27 days ago

      You are winning. Triple captain in a non double game week is not +EV

  10. Pino
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 27 days ago

    What do you think of this WC team:

    Ryan 4.0

    AlexArnold Duffy Alanso Doherty WanBisaka

    Madisson Hazard Salah DeBruyne Hoybjerg

    Mitrovic Vardy Arnautovic

    0.4 ITB

    1. Teror
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 27 days ago

      Where's your fifth mid? You're not considering actually playing Hojberg every week are you?

      1. Teror
        • 9 Years
        6 years, 27 days ago

        Sorry I'm blind evidently. I think it's good.

      2. Pino
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        6 years, 27 days ago

        Its a 3-4-3 build. Mitrovic, Vardy and Arnie play every GW backed up with premium mids.

      3. Pep says
        • 9 Years
        6 years, 27 days ago

        3 4 3

    2. Pino
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 27 days ago

      Problem is if some of the premium strikes start to deliver I ll have to downgrade a premium mid and use 2 transfers to bring in a striker.

    3. GianniBanani
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 27 days ago

      I would wait with KDB

      1. Pino
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        6 years, 27 days ago

        If KdB plays against Pool with 2 weeks free during international break he should be ready for Burnley home game in GW9.

    4. Pieterke30
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 27 days ago

      Very good team

    5. twoplustwo
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 27 days ago

      The only City attack I can stomach is Aguero given how average Jesus is at the moment.

    6. ooooo
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 27 days ago

      Team is nearly exact same woah

    7. Klein
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 27 days ago

      Lol thats exactly my wc except keepers. I have pat and fab

  11. ooooo
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 27 days ago

    Been changing around my drafts...is this team too light up front
    Hart
    Alonso TAA Doherty
    Salah Haz KDB Maddison
    Vardy Mitrovic Arnie

    Button WB Bennett Hojberg

    1. lilmessipran
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 27 days ago

      Good team..

  12. twoplustwo
    • 10 Years
    6 years, 27 days ago

    I plan to transfer TAA in for the next GW. Currently on Trippier, Alonso, Robbo, Chilwell, AWB.

    Trouble is, Trippier has West Ham (A). Is is worth keeping for this game vs. TAA (Hudds) then transferring the week after?

    1. twoplustwo
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 27 days ago

      Would like to hang on to Chilwell due to fixtures.

    2. Bunk Moreland
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 27 days ago

      Your backline is fine, I don't see a need for that transfer. Unless you need the money for a specific transfer up the pitch?

      1. twoplustwo
        • 10 Years
        6 years, 27 days ago

        Nah just wanted double Liverpool defence. Cheers, will probably hold.

    3. theodosios
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 27 days ago

      Why would you transfer out TAA with all those green fixtures?

      1. twoplustwo
        • 10 Years
        6 years, 27 days ago

        TAA in!!

        1. theodosios
          • 7 Years
          6 years, 27 days ago

          Sorry mate, I'm still sleepy 🙂 With that defence you should hold. Cheers

          1. twoplustwo
            • 10 Years
            6 years, 27 days ago

            😀 Thanks bro, good luck.

    4. KingOllie
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 27 days ago

      Nah just sell trippier, spurs wont keep a CS at west ham

    5. Teror
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 27 days ago

      I really don't think you need both TAA and Robbo but I don't like doubling up on defences.

    6. Teror
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 27 days ago

      I'd rather Mendy tbh

      1. twoplustwo
        • 10 Years
        6 years, 27 days ago

        That's an idea 🙂

    7. Lord Flashheart
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 27 days ago

      Do it this week

    8. Me Spurs
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 27 days ago

      Hold

  13. Over Midwicket
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    6 years, 27 days ago

    I know it's very kneejerky and silly but I'm considering Fab -> Ryan/Dub/Pat for free this week even though I just did Ederson -> Fab last week!

    Hammers attack a lot, so I don't see that many cleans for then for s while. We know that cheap 4.5s are best when they are on stodgy defensive teams like Burnley with lots of 0-0s and 1-0s. They don't even have good fixtures!

    Thoughts?

    1. twoplustwo
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 27 days ago

      Whole GW to go yet 🙂 Probably works out for Ryan.

    2. Teror
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 27 days ago

      I wildcarded this week and after much deliberation I kept Fab who I've had since the start of the season and am not particularly happy with. I wanted Hart but Fab's fixtures swung it for me. I think getting in Ryan is very much a sideways step and a waste of a transfer. If it was Hart facing a long run of greens like Ryan I'd say do it but Brighton aren't Burnley.

    3. Zladan
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 27 days ago

      Ryan is toying with a price fall, so just keep tabs.

      I’m looking to bring him in on my wildcard this week. Look at those fixtures..

      1. Old Man
        • 13 Years
        6 years, 27 days ago

        he won't fall now

    4. TheDragon
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 27 days ago

      This seems like the ultimate knee jerk

  14. Ron_Swanson
    • 14 Years
    6 years, 27 days ago

    Anyone else captain Son?

    1. child of God
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 27 days ago

      Very bold move

    2. Teror
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 27 days ago

      Nope, Kane for me.

    3. FPL Pillars
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 27 days ago

      my work colleague who knows naff about FPL cause I told her too 😀

  15. olidooley
    • 12 Years
    6 years, 27 days ago

    Anyone with links to Jay Eggersdorff, The Finnish guy and other players subjec to The community article? I have The Mods And Cons one

    1. theodosios
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 27 days ago

      You can find Jay's on his YT channel

      1. olidooley
        • 12 Years
        6 years, 27 days ago

        No YouTube in China....lots of stuff I can't access

          1. olidooley
            • 12 Years
            6 years, 27 days ago

            Thanks man!

        1. Teror
          • 9 Years
          6 years, 27 days ago

          That's terrible. So sorry to hear that. Sometimes I think we take for granted the freedom that we get to enjoy as Americans. I'll make sure to salute the flag I have hanging on my porch today.

        2. Pacer.
          • 10 Years
          6 years, 27 days ago

          Aren't there proxies you can use or some technical way around it?

          1. olidooley
            • 12 Years
            6 years, 27 days ago

            Usually yes....that's busted now too for me....need a trip abroadto sort it again

            1. Pacer.
              • 10 Years
              6 years, 27 days ago

              I isn't there anyone that can grab the weekly podcast and put it somewhere you can access?

              1. olidooley
                • 12 Years
                6 years, 27 days ago

                Which podcast? Jay? I don't care about that....just a link to see what moves he is making (And other good players) is all I need

        3. Lord Flashheart
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 12 Years
          6 years, 27 days ago

          What a country...

        4. J ⚒ Gimme ur Mané
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 10 Years
          6 years, 27 days ago

          Why aren’t you allowed YouTube in China?

          1. olidooley
            • 12 Years
            6 years, 27 days ago

            Blocked by tbe government man....along with Google, Twitter etc

            1. J ⚒ Gimme ur Mané
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 10 Years
              6 years, 27 days ago

              Ah dam, sorry to hear that!

              I had no idea, sounds mad.... Going to have a look into why Now. Every days a learning day as they say!

          1. olidooley
            • 12 Years
            6 years, 27 days ago

            Got it....thank you!

  16. Pacer.
    • 10 Years
    6 years, 27 days ago

    Rose two places in the OR last night with no players. What's that about then, hits?

    1. olidooley
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 27 days ago

      yes

      1. Pacer.
        • 10 Years
        6 years, 27 days ago

        Cheers

    2. Ron_Swanson
      • 14 Years
      6 years, 27 days ago

      Yep

      1. Pacer.
        • 10 Years
        6 years, 27 days ago

        So I've achieved a personal best by not playing anyone

        A sad indictment

    3. twoplustwo
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 27 days ago

      Easy game

    4. child of God
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 27 days ago

      Yeah, managers ahead of you that took hits

    5. Teror
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 27 days ago

      I rose 51,000 places thanks to Fab and Arnie's four points

  17. FPL Ultras
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 27 days ago

    Begovic
    Alonso, Wan Bissaka, Monreal
    Hazard, Mane, Richarlison, Maddison
    Kane, Aguero, Wilson

    2 free transfers. What would you do?

    A) Wilson, Mane --> Zaha, Dilva
    B) Wan Bissaka, Richarlison --> TAA, Seri
    C) Any other suggestion?

    1. child of God
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 27 days ago

      I'd keep an eye on Montreal now that kolasinac is back

      1. Teror
        • 9 Years
        6 years, 27 days ago

        Kolasinac is in Montreal? He gone to play in the MLS now?

      2. FPL Ultras
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 27 days ago

        I see your point. But don't you think Montreal has more scoring potential?

  18. RamaJama
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    6 years, 27 days ago

    Planning ahead, what do you think will be the most common move next week?

    Kane to Aguero? Trippier to Mendy? Arnie to ? Other moves?

    1. Tommyg
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      6 years, 27 days ago

      Getting Salah back would be my guess

    2. Pep says
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 27 days ago

      Arnie isn't gonna high on the transfers out list. I'll be bringing him, has a great chance to score against Spurs

      Salah will also be back in my back in my team so I can chuck him the armband for 2 gameweeks

    3. Pep says
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 27 days ago

      And if you're planning, why do you need to know the most common moves?

      1. RamaJama
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        6 years, 27 days ago

        Just interesting to hear what people think 🙂 and were thinking of managers in general, not only me

    4. Brosstan
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 27 days ago

      People getting Kun back in in a panic after he hauls against Liverpool.

      1. Old Man
        • 13 Years
        6 years, 27 days ago

        People will be getting Kun back anyway whatever he does against Liverpool. It was always planned, so no panic - just a bog standard FF evaluation. Today/tomorrow will tell us whether it was cr@p one.

        1. Brosstan
          • 10 Years
          6 years, 27 days ago

          Might be true for you personally but I think you give the average manager who did Kun -> Kane too much credit.

        2. Fantasy Gold
          • 10 Years
          6 years, 27 days ago

          Kane > Aguero ahead of West Ham away is pretty foolish.

          1. Swanremainsthesame
            • 9 Years
            6 years, 27 days ago

            When last 2 seasons result has been Spurs 0.000000 Hammers 1
            Not like the Hammers have been a decent team previously either

    5. GambO
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 27 days ago

      If Moura blanks today with my 2.8 in the bank I’m going to get De Buryne with Haz Mad Frazer/Hughes in midfield

  19. DA Minnion (Former great)
    • 12 Years
    6 years, 27 days ago

    Did Aguero to Kane and captained him yesterday.
    This could go spectacularly wrong.

    1. RamaJama
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 27 days ago

      Always can, but A wise move this week, easy to swap back to Aguero

    2. Pep says
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 27 days ago

      So did lots of people. Thought it was particularly funny to see some JEgersdorff's Patreon subscribers calling him out for making a last minute decision basically becuase they didn't have time to copy him

      1. Fantasy Gold
        • 10 Years
        6 years, 27 days ago

        Yeah those people are sad but he is taking money off people to give his genuine thoughts.

        Changing his mind last minute and advising something completely different earlier in the week is not good for his image.

      2. Brosstan
        • 10 Years
        6 years, 27 days ago

        Ive changed my mind about Jay. Those lemmings deserve to lose their money and fair play to him for taking it.

  20. Zladan
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 27 days ago

    How does the wildcard team look?

    Ryan Hamer
    Alonso TAA AWB Bennett Yedlin
    Hazard Mané Fraser Knockaert Kennedy
    Kane Aguero Mitrovic

    Obviously considered bringing in Salah, but he’s dreadful and can’t seem to do anything right these days. Looking to capitalise on the good fixtures of Brighton and Newcastle.

    1. Zladan
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 27 days ago

      Fraser to Masuaku
      TAA back to Robbo
      Hamer to Lössl

    2. FantaCity
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 27 days ago

      It's a small detail, but might as well back Ryan up with Button?

  21. Dr. Ante Pavlovic
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 27 days ago

    Everyone has Kane. I mean everyone. Almost 60% of the top 10k captained him, and all of my ML rivals. Won't be differential so much. Shame.

    1. Fitzy.
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 27 days ago

      Define 'everyone'. If you mean about a third of players, then you're spot on...

    2. Zladan
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 27 days ago

      Did you really ever think Kane (c) v Cardiff (H) would be a differential?

      Especially after he has been banging in the goals in the run up to the game...

      1. Dr. Ante Pavlovic
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 27 days ago

        Just hoped it will kick me way up like it did last gw.

    3. KingOllie
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 27 days ago

      Lots of people took -4 to get him. So atleast theres that, unless u did too :p

  22. kennethrhcp
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    6 years, 27 days ago

    playing FF since 06... last night was the 1st time ive drunkenly made a transfer & not remembered. pva to taa. I was going to do it anyway but I musta looked at fpl stats & saw he was close to rising & pulled the trigger... could have been worse 🙂

    1. Brosstan
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 27 days ago

      Its a good transfer. I did a similar transfer last night, Trippier -> TAA. Too bad he didnt rise.

  23. Fantasy Gold
    • 10 Years
    6 years, 27 days ago

    Got a sneaky feeling KWP will start instead of Trippier today.

    Bennett first on my bench.

    Could be a bitter pill to swallow.

  24. Bucket Man
    • 6 Years
    6 years, 27 days ago

    Good start to the wildcard. Fabiasnki, Knockaert and Arnie. Duffy on bench for Brighton first clean sheet. Happy with Arnie and Fab. I will give Konockaert a few weeks as well. All down to Harry today.

    1. kennethrhcp
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      6 years, 27 days ago

      I wouldn't worry too much. those 3 should score well in coming weeks

      apologies but I hope harry lets ye all down 🙂

      1. Bucket Man
        • 6 Years
        6 years, 27 days ago

        Haha, no worries, wouldn’t be surprised with the way I’ve started.

        Agree. West Ham have great games, and those to have deleivered despite West Ham’s indifferent start, can’t afford much more then Knockaert at the minute anyway till I downgrade elsewhere so worth a punt.

        1. Bucket Man
          • 6 Years
          6 years, 27 days ago

          Those two

  25. Me Spurs
    • 6 Years
    6 years, 27 days ago

    2ft looking at kane neves to arnie salah sound good?

    1. kennethrhcp
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      6 years, 27 days ago

      yes but try hold tight as long as possible over ib

  26. rdamjan
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    6 years, 27 days ago

    -4
    No Kane
    Arnie C.

    I`m going to puke. Is there a way back?

    1. kennethrhcp
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      6 years, 27 days ago

      oh sh*t... I vc'd arnie & praying haz turns up.

      GL & I hope its comfy behind the couch

  27. FantaCity
    • 11 Years
    6 years, 27 days ago

    A) Bennett + Mendy, or
    B) Jonny + Laporte ??

  28. Depldax
    • 6 Years
    6 years, 27 days ago

    Absolutely dreading the rest of this gameweek! Coming out of Carrow Road to the news of a Kane hatrick is going to hurt!

    1. Old Man
      • 13 Years
      6 years, 27 days ago

      Carrow Road: happy memories of there. Spent 3 years in lovely Norwich and saw David Nish score a goal through the side netting in a 2-2 draw!
      As for Kane - I hope that you're right to be fearful!

      1. Depldax
        • 6 Years
        6 years, 27 days ago

        Ah when was that game?
        Norwich is a wonderful place to live been here my 33 years

        1. Tsparkes10
          • 6 Years
          6 years, 27 days ago

          Ever been to Brammal lane? Thats where its all at 😉

          1. Tsparkes10
            • 6 Years
            6 years, 27 days ago

            Bramall lane sorry

            1. Ginkapo FPL
              • 13 Years
              6 years, 27 days ago

              I was about to reprimand you. An ex-sheffield uni student here. Many a saturday spent down there.

              1. Tsparkes10
                • 6 Years
                6 years, 27 days ago

                Glad you chose the right side 😉

        2. Old Man
          • 13 Years
          6 years, 27 days ago

          on 21/11/1970 in the second division. Happy days

          1. Tsparkes10
            • 6 Years
            6 years, 27 days ago

            Jesus you are old hahaha. Who do you support?

            1. Depldax
              • 6 Years
              6 years, 27 days ago

              Haha 1970 good work
              Never been brammal lane but your manager hates us!
              Saw a few drubbings at Hillsborough over the years though got some distant family In Sheffield

              1. Tsparkes10
                • 6 Years
                6 years, 27 days ago

                Take your time 😉 lane is so much better

            2. Old Man
              • 13 Years
              6 years, 27 days ago

              Leicester City. Still glowing (a little) after our Premier League win n 2015-16.

            3. Old Man
              • 13 Years
              6 years, 27 days ago

              I've never been to Brammal Lane either. Been to Hillsboro to see us smack Liverpool in the 1963 FA Cup semi final. They didn't like it. Or the other two times we beat them that season

            4. Old Man
              • 13 Years
              6 years, 27 days ago

              Funnily enough we played you three times (two replays\) in the semi final of the 1961-2 FA Cup semi final. We beat you to 2-0 and then lost to Spurs in the final by the same score.

              1. Tsparkes10
                • 6 Years
                6 years, 27 days ago

                I remember playing you recently. Gray and Slimani smacked us up in the cup... you're welcome for Maguire

                1. Old Man
                  • 13 Years
                  6 years, 27 days ago

                  I think that you had the better over us for many years in the 90s and noughties. I still have to pinch myself that we've had such an amazing run over the past few years. We'll certainly never the win the Premier League again, but I don't mind - at least we've done it once.
                  As for the Blades, this season is looking good. It will be great to get some Yorkshire back in the PL - you and Leeds. Two major cities.

  29. DGW Sane TC Fail....
    • 13 Years
    6 years, 27 days ago

    grief so many transfer moves being posted and it's 2 weeks off the deadline ..why so early?

    1. kennethrhcp
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      6 years, 27 days ago

      I still have my WC so wasn't worried doing it early. but I agree with you

  30. fusen
    • 12 Years
    6 years, 27 days ago

    Betting £5 on Kane to score 2 or more goals gives you £12 back.

    As a non Kane owner, that could be a nice insurance policy to stop too much annoyance

    1. THAT'S LIFE
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 27 days ago

      thats the day he gets one goal two assists and 3 bonus