Scout Notes

Arnautovic injury opens door for more striker changes

An injury to Marko Arnautovic may cause further widespread changes among Fantasy Premier League squads.

His owners will be sweating on a hamstring problem in the coming days and will have their eyes on alternatives already.

Meanwhile, there was disappointment for Felipe Anderson owners as a host of differential options helped West Ham to their latest win.

West Ham United 3-1 Cardiff City

Goals: Lucas Perez x2 (£6.2m), Michail Antonio (£6.8m) | Josh Murphy

Assists: Robert Snodgrass x2 (£5.3m), Arthur Masuaku (£4.3m) | Sean Morrison (£4.7m)

Marko Arnautovic (£7.2m) could be the next player to leave the Fantasy Premier League template after he was taken off injured in West Ham’s win over Cardiff. The Austrian forward went down clutching his hamstring and it seems unlikely he will feature too much over the Christmas period. The return to fitness of Andy Carroll (£5.4m) as well as the form of Javier ‘Chicharito’ Hernandez (£6.2m) and Lucas Perez (£6.2m) mean that Manuel Pellegrini has plenty of options to replace him. If he is set for some time on the sidelines, the popularity of Callum Wilson (£6.9m) and Aleksandar Mitrovic (£6.6m) should rise accordingly.

“It is a hamstring injury, we will see tomorrow.” – Manuel Pellegrini

Also stepping up as a potential alternative option at West Ham was Robert Snodgrass (£5.3m) who recorded two assists in the win. Since returning from suspension in Gameweek 14 he has started two matches in a row while Grady Diangana (£4.5m) has featured for just 14 minutes. The Scottish international was also subbed after 75 minutes at the London Stadium suggesting that Manuel Pellegrini is keen to use him again in Gameweek 16. Snodgrass’ two assists were a delivery on the creative promise he’s shown this season. In the last four Gameweeks, he had created more chances than Felipe Anderson (£7.1m), who came out of the 3-1 win with just two points.

The only reason that Lukasz Fabianski (£4.5m) did not get his first home clean since Gameweek 6 was because of a scrappy late Cardiff City goal. The Bluebirds had not particularly threatened in the match and the Hammers were certainly on course for a well-deserved shut-out. In contentious circumstances, Josh Murphy (£4.8m) bundled the ball over the line deep into stoppage time with Fabianski obstructed from being able to make a save. However, his owners will still be content with his first-half penalty save and eight-point haul.

Fabian Balbuena (£4.4m) missed out on the match with his recent injury problems. He was considered a doubt for the encounter but was fit enough for the bench, although he did not come on.

Michail Antonio (£6.8m) got his first goal of the season, a header from one of Snodgrass’ corners. It was an impressive display from him but Fantasy managers looking at West Ham options should probably exercise caution. The midfielder was deployed at right-back, not for the first time in his Hammers’ career, allowing first-choice Pablo Zabaleta (£4.3m) could have a rest. With Ryan Fredericks (£4.6m) still out injured, Antonio may well be the preferred alternative to Zabaleta at right-back during this busy period where rotation will be rife.

Meanwhile, Jack Wilshere (£4.8m) was entirely absent from the matchday squad having sustained a minor pain in his ankle.

“Jack (Wilshere) has a small pain in his ankle, not the one he injured before. If he is not 100 per cent then I was not going to select him.” – Manuel Pellegrini

Joe Ralls (£4.7m) announced himself as Cardiff City’s penalty taker but his time in that position may be short-lived after seeing his poor effort saved.

It was a poor night for Cardiff and their Fantasy options. A number of them are still playing out-of-position, so to speak with Callum Paterson (£5.3m) the centre-forward once again and Victor Camarasa (£4.6m) deployed on the right flank of the attack.

Murphy has now featured only as a substitute in two of his last three matches while, as we already mentioned, the circumstances of his headed goal were fortuitous at best.

West Ham XI (4-4-2): Fabianski; Masuaku, Ogbonna, Diop, Antonio; F Anderson, Rice, Noble, Snodgrass (Diangana 75′); Arnautovic (L Perez 40′), Chicharito (Carroll 64′).

Cardiff XI (4-1-4-1): Etheridge; Bennett, Bamba, Morrison, Ecuele Manga; Gunnarsson; Hoilett (Murphy 64′), Arter, Ralls (Mendez-Laing 64′), Camarasa; Paterson (Harris 73′).

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1,129 Comments Post a Comment
  1. Shatner's Bassoon
    • 5 Years
    5 years, 3 months ago

    Can I have my wildcard back please?

    1. Bubz
      • 10 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      You can have mine if you want I don't really need it that bad

      1. FPL price manipulators are …
        • 10 Years
        5 years, 3 months ago

        humble brag

    2. Eat my goal!
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      Used mine GW4 i think

      Just took a massive hit to rework the whole team

    3. Botman and Robben
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      Just wait about 3 1/2 weeks for a new one

  2. THE SHEEP HUNTERS
    • 6 Years
    5 years, 3 months ago

    Saints have turned a corner.
    Really fancy them to keep a tired Spurs quiet.

    1. fedolefan
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      Diver in chief Danny Rose is back.

    2. Bubz
      • 10 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      I reckon Spurs are going to destroy them

      1. THE SHEEP HUNTERS
        • 6 Years
        5 years, 3 months ago

        Might nick one .

        Dier from a set piece.

    3. Tshelby
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      Spurs will want to show something after that NLD

    4. mgilbert86
      • 11 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      You dont own kane do you?

      1. THE SHEEP HUNTERS
        • 6 Years
        5 years, 3 months ago

        🙂

    5. FPL price manipulators are …
      • 10 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      On what basis have they turned a corner for the better?

    6. Eat my goal!
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      When did they, swear I saw them in the same place round the corner from the rest of the prem teams

  3. FPL price manipulators are …
    • 10 Years
    5 years, 3 months ago

    I hope tonight is as exciting as last night in FPL. Plenty of goals. Hatrick for Kane and brace for Hazard

    1. Amsterhammer
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      That would please me greatly.

    2. elchilangles
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      I'd just be happy with Mané and Robbo starting!

  4. Montyville
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    5 years, 3 months ago

    Actually contemplating a punt on Rashford to replace Arnie...

    Don't like Wilson fixtures
    Mitrovich on 4 yellows...

    If united to improve then he could be the catalyst?

    Thoughts

    1. FPL price manipulators are …
      • 10 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      *spits out green tea

    2. dunas_dog
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      Risky! Wilson can score against anyone and season keeper for me unless injured

    3. elchilangles
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      big "IF" there

  5. pakornk
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 7 Years
    5 years, 3 months ago

    Does Hazard scoring tonight change anything?

    1. Montyville
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      He made way for Sane at the weekend

    2. Tshelby
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      Not for me. Hazard will keep on scoring this season but he will also keep the dry spell over the season

    3. Top Lad Dakes.
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      would certainly be nice!

      i may keep anyway, unless he's atrocious. take a look at fixtures post-city

    4. mgilbert86
      • 11 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      If he doesnt score, I may not be bringing him in after man city

    5. Eat my goal!
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      yes, regret for many

  6. Tshelby
    • 9 Years
    5 years, 3 months ago

    Will Pogba start tonight after Mourinho's comments?

    1. Eat my goal!
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      Hopefully not - he and Mourinho can jog on

  7. FPL_Sponge
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    5 years, 3 months ago

    As a Bournemouth fan never thought I would see the day when Callum Wilson is the second highest owned player in FPL

    1. La Roja
      • 12 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      Him and Fraser

      Bargain of the season

    2. FPL price manipulators are …
      • 10 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      Relish the moment. Always nice to see small teams do well

      1. La Roja
        • 12 Years
        5 years, 3 months ago

        "small teams"

        ouch

        1. FPL price manipulators are …
          • 10 Years
          5 years, 3 months ago

          was waiting for someone to pick that up 😆
          I actually had a different word for small but opted against using it

          1. FPL_Sponge
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 8 Years
            5 years, 3 months ago

            Hahaha we have the smallest stadium in the Premier League, so don't think I can dispute!

    3. Top Lad Dakes.
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      mental.

      good value though

    4. Eat my goal!
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      I look at my team all the time and wonder what he is doing there!

  8. pakornk
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 7 Years
    5 years, 3 months ago

    Help guys.
    A. Hazard and Jimenez
    B. Anderson and Auba
    C. Son and Lacazette

    1. Amsterhammer
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      B

    2. Zenith UK
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      B

  9. Ten Season Wonder
    • 10 Years
    5 years, 3 months ago

    What should I make priority looking at this team?
    Got the obvious (Arnie) issue. Any transfer now, would be for a hit too...
    A). Auba > Wilson (-4) ... only issue is BOU v LIV
    B). Salah > Sterling (-4)
    C). Leave as is and wait until next GW to make changes

    Henn
    Alonso - TAA - Digne - Doherty
    Salah - Sane - Kenedy
    Kane - Auba(c) - Arnie(i)
    -------------------------------------------------
    Subs: Button; AWB, Brooks, Hojbjerg
    -------------------------------------------------

    1. Ten Season Wonder
      • 10 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      Sorry A). should say Arnie > Wilson

    2. Montyville
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      leave as is

    3. Botman and Robben
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      Hold for now.

  10. R.C
    • 6 Years
    5 years, 3 months ago

    Sigurdsson a better pick than Richarlison?

    1. Eze Really?
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      Yes. See my Grav. And I have Richa!!!

  11. Pieterke30
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 7 Years
    5 years, 3 months ago

    Kenedy 4.9 or Cairney 4.8

    Who is the best 5th mid out of those two you reckon?

    1. Dee Lixon
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      I got Kenedy, mostly because he's on penalties (I hope)

    2. Pep's Money Laundry
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      I've had Kenedy for about 6-7 weeks now. Apart from one assist, he hasn't returned anything. Luckily he is on the bench vast many of times

      I can't comment on Cairney

      1. Ten Season Wonder
        • 10 Years
        5 years, 3 months ago

        WoW!

        I mean, someone may look at this and think that I had copied you...

    3. Ten Season Wonder
      • 10 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      I have owned Kenedy since GW9 and all I've had from him is a solitary assist (In 7 GWs)...

      Cairney

  12. Strchld
    • 7 Years
    5 years, 3 months ago

    How about Arnie to Zaha or King? Have Wilson.
    Dont like Mitro, Jimenez etc picks.

  13. jdp219
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 7 Years
    5 years, 3 months ago

    Arnie, Hazard > Auba, 7.7m (-4)
    Who is the 7.7?

    1) Bilva (have Raz)
    2) FAnderson
    3) Siggy (have Rich)
    4) Martial
    5) Willian
    6) Ramsey

    1. Zenith UK
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      2,4,6 my order

      1. jdp219
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 7 Years
        5 years, 3 months ago

        thanks!

    2. Citizenkane91
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      3 (proven), 2, .............. ocean of space .............. 4 .....................

      Martial ahead of Felipe if you have a rotation alternative to Martial for their few trickier games.

  14. Brosstan
    • 9 Years
    5 years, 3 months ago

    Big Troy a decent punt to replace Arnie? Like him more than Jimenez tbh

    1. Eat my goal!
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      Where's the room..... Wilson Kane Auba/laca

      1. Brosstan
        • 9 Years
        5 years, 3 months ago

        Kane waste of money

        1. Eat my goal!
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 5 Years
          5 years, 3 months ago

          maybe - time will tell

          still haven't got over last season when I felt the same and took him out before the two hat tricks Xmas time

          So thought this year i'd try the opposite

          1. aspilcueta
            • 6 Years
            5 years, 3 months ago

            I did exactly the same. One was against us, so I fully expect the same antics again tonight against us.

    2. Tshelby
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      Isn't Success claminig his place?

    3. Amey
      • 5 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      Fixtures are great 😮
      Will he play all matches though ??
      Thinking about success for Same reason

    4. THE SHEEP HUNTERS
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      I'm in.

  15. R.C
    • 6 Years
    5 years, 3 months ago

    Should I wait or just do Ryan to Fabianski right now?

    1. Begbie.
      • 10 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      Wait until after tonight's games. No need to make do it just now when prices can't change until later on anyway.

  16. Lizardprime
    • 10 Years
    5 years, 3 months ago

    Who do you all think is the best option out of Perez and Hernandez, if you really wanted a West Ham striker to replace Arnautovic? I accept and agree it would be better to get Anderson and restructure but assuming for the sake of argument that won't work.

    1. aspilcueta
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      Chicha!

  17. mgilbert86
    • 11 Years
    5 years, 3 months ago

    how is fraser ownership so low?

    He has same points as salah/hazard, ppl 2X more expensiv

    1. Eat my goal!
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      ask the powers that be

    2. Tshelby
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      Fixture shift in GW 11 made him lose alot of owners

    3. FPL price manipulators are …
      • 10 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      If he cost 10m he'd have higher ownership.

  18. bigdip
    • 11 Years
    5 years, 3 months ago

    Thoughts guys:

    Fabianski (Patricio)
    Doherty Alonso, Robbo (AWB, COOK)
    Sterling Fraser Richarlison, Hazard Snodgdy
    Auba (C) Murray ARNIE

    0FT with 0.5mn ITB

    -4 hit for Arnie to:
    A) Chicharito (although I just brought in Snoddy in the mid)
    B) Wilson
    C) Mitro

    OR
    -4 hit for Cook to:
    D) Digne
    E) Balbuena
    F) Any other 5.0mn def

  19. Wılly
    • 10 Years
    5 years, 3 months ago

    RMWCT

    Fabianski Steele
    Alonso Robertson TAA AWB Kiko
    Sterling Sane Richarlison Fraser Gunnarsson
    Kane Aubameyang Jimenez

    How does this lot look?
    Lots of talk about dropping Alonso and Robertson, even Auba to Laca?
    What would you do with the extra money though?

  20. Farke in hell
    • 7 Years
    5 years, 3 months ago

    Any leaked line ups so far for today's matches?

  21. DA Minnion (Former great)
    • 11 Years
    5 years, 3 months ago

    Chances of Bennett starting tonight.

    1. Now I'm Panicking
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      37%

    2. Fantasy Gold
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      100%

  22. as33
    • 8 Years
    5 years, 3 months ago

    When its best to use WC?

    1. Amsterhammer
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      GW19

    2. TaiwanHC
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      Now

  23. Kalou
    • 7 Years
    5 years, 3 months ago

    This seems a no brainer but will put it to the vote
    Laporte+Arnie->Balbuena+Auba
    -4 hit
    A.yes
    B.no

    1. fakelund
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      Do you have any other City defence? if so, 100% yes

      1. Kalou
        • 7 Years
        5 years, 3 months ago

        No other city defence,Robbo/Alonso/docherty/wb

  24. pakornk
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 7 Years
    5 years, 3 months ago

    Do you prefer Laca or Auba?

    1. jdp219
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      Prefer Auba.
      Funds may mean Laca.

  25. DAZZ
    • 9 Years
    5 years, 3 months ago

    Anyone mentioned Arnies instagram story? “Ill be out for a while” hes confirmed himself.

    1. Now I'm Panicking
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      The opposite of what Arnie usually says.

    2. Brosstan
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      Red flag and mass exodus incoming

  26. Ludde
    • 5 Years
    5 years, 3 months ago

    What is the best option for 25.5M? Need 2 midfielders and one attacker.
    Already have Sterling, Richarlison, Billing, Wilson and Auba. Thinking of Sane, Eriksen and Mitrovic or Schurrle, Sane and Laca

    1. Top Lad Dakes.
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      the first option

      1. fakelund
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 6 Years
        5 years, 3 months ago

        Agree with this

  27. Top Lad Dakes.
    • 7 Years
    5 years, 3 months ago

    Salah Arnie --> Richarlison Kane for free look decent, depending on today's games?

  28. Eat my goal!
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 5 Years
    5 years, 3 months ago

    Has any watch a meet the manager where the manager is actually doing well this year?

    1. Dynamic Duos
      • 10 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      Can't remember. What was your ft?

      1. Eat my goal!
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 5 Years
        5 years, 3 months ago

        D Silva > Sterling

  29. Fantasy Gold
    • 9 Years
    5 years, 3 months ago

    Any word on if Robbo has travelled with the squad to Burnley?

  30. TaiwanHC
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 7 Years
    5 years, 3 months ago

    Please RMWCT

    Fabianski - 4.0
    VVD - Trippier - TAA - Doherty - AWB
    Sterling - Sane - Richarlison - Snodgrass - Stephens
    Kane - Aubameyang - Wilson

    Thanks guys!

    1. Old Man
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      Pretty good for a top heavy team. I'm not so sure that Snoddy will last long in the first team but he could be a real winner. No Chelsea or Pool attack is a slight worry but you can have all the shiny toys!