Scout Notes

Consistent Sané can challenge Sterling for FPL popularity

The Manchester City midfield saga took another interesting turn as Everton were defeated 3-1 on Saturday lunch-time.

With the Christmas period looming large, Fantasy Premier League managers will be keeping a keen eye on Pep Guardiola’s rotation policy to identify the best options.

We’ve had a look at the so-called ‘Roulette’ in this latest Scout Notes article and all the other Fantasy talking points.

Manchester City 3-1 Everton

Goals: Gabriel Jesus x2 (£10.1m), Raheem Sterling (£11.6m) | Dominic Calvert-Lewin (£5.3m)

Assists: Leroy Sané x2 (£9.6m), Fernandinho (£5.4m) | Lucas Digne (£4.9m)

Raheem Sterling (£11.6m) gave his owners a rollercoaster of an afternoon as Manchester City ran out 3-1 winners over Everton. He was benched for the second time in the last three Gameweeks, but surprisingly made his first substitute’s appearance of the season in the 66th minute. That may have been of concern initially, with fears of a one-point cameo, but Sterling scored with his first touch, taking his goal tally for the season to nine and securing a six-point haul for Gameweek 17.

“It’s important for Raheem to score goals, but these young players can improve, that’s the only way they can move forward. For them, if it’s enough then it will not be enough.” – Pep Guardiola

Despite bailing his owners out, the fact that he missed out on the starting line-up again could begin to count against his appeal. With the festive fixtures coming at an increasing pace, and with reinforcements now present on the City bench, it seems highly unlikely that Sterling will play every match. Given that security of starts is a golden rule for many Fantasy managers over Christmas, some might eventually consider looking elsewhere. That said, he should start the Gameweek 18 visit of Crystal Palace to the Etihad Stadium given the 66 minutes of rest he was afforded against Everton, so his popularity should remain at a high level for now.

“Everyone deserves to play, everyone wants to play. I miss Raheem but everyone has to play. I try to move the squad so everyone is involved. If we win something this season it will be because of everyone’s efforts.” – Pep Guardiola

Leroy Sané (£9.6m) could be the one to turn to when looking for reliable Manchester City options as he strung together his fifth consecutive Premier League start. In that time, Sterling has been benched twice, which means the German has outscored him by 42 points to 33. In fact, Sané has attacking returns in all but one of his starts this season, demonstrating a remarkable consistency. Considering that he is exactly £2m cheaper than his English colleague, he does offer greater spending elsewhere. If he does get rested at all in the coming weeks, owning him over Sterling could potentially allow superior replacements coming off the bench too.

Given that he missed the opening portion of the campaign and has little competition for his place, Sané may play more minutes than Sterling over Christmas. The fact that he was withdrawn just after the hour-mark, with two assists under his belt, bodes well for his owners as it appears Guardiola was managing his minutes for the next league match.

“Today Leroy in the second half was more tired, the last game was so tough and he played incredible. I want to give confidence to Leroy after his two goals and a good performance, but I felt from the beginning he was a little bit more tired, but that’s normal, we’re demanding a lot from these guys.” – Pep Guardiola

Prior to the match, Guardiola bemoaned his lack of options in the squad. However, anyone would be hard-pressed to agree with his sentiments after Gameweek 17. Not only did he have sufficient personnel to name Sterling among the substitutes, Sergio Aguero (£11.2m) and Kevin de Bruyne (£9.7m) were also alongside him. The latter came on in the closing stages to present another FPL option during the festive period.

“We need everyone. Danilo and Sergio Aguero are coming back for other games – next Tuesday, there is another one. We need all the players. Sterling deserved to play because of Hoffenheim. But of course, we can improve and do better.” – Pep Guardiola

Aguero did not make it onto the pitch but should be involved again very soon. However, continuing on the theme of busy schedules and heavy rotation, the Argentinian will almost certainly share minutes with Gabriel Jesus (£10.1m) over Christmas. Aguero was the clear favourite earlier in the campaign but it was a man of the match performance from Jesus against Everton to stake his claim for a place in the side. He scored twice, adding to his two assists in City’s last five Premier League matches.

“Gabriel Jesus is so important. Strikers need to score goals. The difference today was that he scored as he was in better positions. It’s so good for him and our team. His performance was so valuable. He settled so well from the beginning – but it is much better his family is here and strikers need to score goals. He scored two nice goals that will be important for him.” – Pep Guardiola

“My confidence is back because my family is here with me. They help me a lot. It is easy for me because they are everything. I need my family in this moment.” – Gabriel Jesus

Interestingly, it was another outing in which Manchester City did not look particularly comfortable at the back. Dominic Calvert-Lewin‘s (£5.3m) second-half goal ensured that the defending champions are without a clean sheet in the Premier League since Gameweek 13. Five successive matches without a shut-out seriously call into question the value of investing in the Manchester City defence, especially with Christmas looming large. Premium goalkeeper Ederson (£5.8m) has struggled to justify his lofty price-tag of late while Aymeric Laporte (£6.1m) remains the only real nailed-on defender.

In the first-half especially, Everton were able to regularly hold possession in the final third with composure. It was remiscent of Bournemouth’s period of pressure at the Etihad in Gameweek 14 which led to their equaliser. When the Cherries pulled that off it was the first time that City had been troubled at home, but they are looking more vulnerable now with Everton now repeating the feat to a greater extent.

Lucas Digne (£4.9m) in particular caused Kyle Walker (£6.5m) problems in the first 45 minutes showing that he can be creative against even City. Most of the Frenchman’s owners had benched him, for obvious reasons, but his performance at the Etihad continues to prove the value he can offer. It was him who provided the assist for Calvert-Lewin’s goal and he could have had another if Richarlison (£7.1m) had his shooting boots early-on. Digne made a run around the back playing a great ball to the back post, where an approaching unmarked Richarlison blazed high and wide. The former Watford man really should have at least hit the target.

“Until they scored the first goal, the game was within what we expected and planned. They did not shoot once. The biggest chance until that moment was Richarlison’s chance, a big, big chance. After that, it changed. We knew they had the quality to command the match. We had to be almost perfect in our defensive organisation.” – Marco Silva

Richarlison could easily have left the match with two goals to his name had he been more accurate. He was deployed on the right of attacking midfield at the Etihad Stadium, Calvert-Lewin selected to lead the line, although the Brazilian was moved to the left after half-time. Subsequent to missing that first-half chance, Richarlison fired a great second-half chance over too when Everton hit their hosts on the counter-attack. While his spurned opportunities may have frustrated his owners, the fact that he was able to get in the right positions to take them on, even against Manchester City, bodes well for further attacking returns.

Theo Walcott (£6.2m) was the man who was left out to allow Calvert-Lewin into the side. Marco Silva went with a 3-4-3 formation for the first 55 minutes although he may be unlikely to use it too often in the future. Yerry Mina (£5.4m) seemed especially uncomfortable in his role, giving the ball away on several occasions as he attempted to play out from the back. City’s first goal originated from one of these mistakes.

Everton reverted to a 4-4-2 in the 56th minute, using Ademola Lookman (£5.1m) at right-back in Seamus Coleman‘s (£5.2m) place, putting Walcott on the right wing and pushing Richarlison up front alongside Calvert-Lewin.

Manchester City XI (4-3-3): Ederson; Delph, Otamendi, Laporte, Walker; Güdogan, Fernandinho, B Silva; Sané (Sterling 66′), Jesus, Mahrez.

Everton XI (3-4-3): Pickford; Mina, Keane, Zouma; Digne, Gomes, Sigurdsson (Davies 80′), Coleman (Walcott 56′); Bernard (Lookman 56′), Calvert-Lewin, Richarlison.

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2,368 Comments Post a Comment
  1. Hits from the Bong
    • 5 Years
    5 years, 3 months ago

    That Snodgrass bandwagon is mighty tempting. Could do Fraser to Snodgrass for free, but would lose £0.4 if I do. Yay or Nay?

    Fabianski
    Alonso Robertson Doherty
    Sterling(c) Sane Anderson Fraser
    Kane Aubameyang Wilson

    Hamer Schindler Camarasa AWB

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

      Not before Fraser faces Brighton

      1. Hits from the Bong
        • 5 Years
        5 years, 3 months ago

        But Snodgrass faces Watford. Much of a muchness no?

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

          Brighton are terrible away. i wouldnt do it this week

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

      Yeah im defo giving fraser the brighton game

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

    WC time? Suggestions for a move?

    1 FT 1.6 ITB

    Fabianski (Hamer)

    Alonso Dunk Robertson (AWB Peltier)
    Salah Sane Son Richarlison (Camarasa)
    Murray Jimenez Aubameyang

    1. goriuanx
      • 13 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      Yeah, wildcard.

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

        Cheers

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

      I'm in the same boat and I would probably wait one more week. Swap one of the brighton lads for a one week punt, chica?

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

        Possibly. I may want to do it just before the Xmas fixtures because my WC team always struggles at first

  3. goriuanx
    • 13 Years
    5 years, 3 months ago

    Predictions?

    Southampton vs Arsenal
    Brighton vs Chelsea
    Liverpool vs Utd

    1. THFC4LIFE
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      0-4
      1-2
      3-0

    2. Les Bleus
      • 12 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      1-1
      0-1
      2-0

    3. diesel001
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      1-
      0-2
      1-1

      1. diesel001
        • 7 Years
        5 years, 3 months ago

        1-3
        0-2
        1-1

    4. Garth Marenghi
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      1-3
      0-2
      1-1

    5. Hits from the Bong
      • 5 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      0-2
      0-2
      1-0

    6. drughi
      • 14 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      wait a day...kidding

      1-2
      0-2
      2-0

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

      0-3
      0-2
      3-1

    8. Balotellitubbies
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      2-3
      0-2
      2-1

    9. @fpl_phenom
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      0-3
      0-2
      1-1

    10. Konstaapeli
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      SOT 0-7 ARS (Auba 7G, Kola 7A)
      BRI 0-7 CHE (Hazard 7G)
      LIV 7-8 MUN (Robbo 7G, Salah & VVD 4 OG's each)

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

        *please

      2. Don Kloppeone
        • 6 Years
        5 years, 3 months ago

        Reasonable I’d say

      3. Garth Marenghi
        • 7 Years
        5 years, 3 months ago

        Fair

    11. Midlands Saint73
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      1-3
      0-4
      2-1

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

      0-3
      1-3
      1-1

    13. Optimus.
      • 13 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      1-2
      1-2
      3-1

    14. Fantastisk
      • 5 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      0-6
      1-0
      0-0

    15. F_Ivanovic
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      2-2
      1-2
      1-0

    16. Dank Squid
      • 5 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      1-3
      0-2
      2-1

  4. Les Bleus
    • 12 Years
    5 years, 3 months ago

    If Kun doesn’t play midweek, would you reckon he plays next Saturday? Looking to do Kane and Peltier to Kun(c) and Kola. Would play my WC the week after, so can always reasses Kane vs. Kun vs. Auba

    1. EL tridente
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      Think kun and Jesus Will be rotated a lot for the rest of the season

      1. Les Bleus
        • 12 Years
        5 years, 3 months ago

        I’ll be playing my WC the week after so could still reasses

  5. Gudjohnsen
    • 7 Years
    5 years, 3 months ago

    Which combo scores higher tomorrow?
    A. Robertson and Mané
    B. Bellerin and Hazard

    1. Garth Marenghi
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      B

    2. @fpl_phenom
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      B over christmas period

      1. Fantastisk
        • 5 Years
        5 years, 3 months ago

        Tomorrow.

    3. Dank Squid
      • 5 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      Hazard (mostly assists) will probably outscore Mané (mostly blanks), Robbo could match or even outscore Bellerin despite tougher fixtures.

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

    Would love some advice here

    A) Pat > Fab
    B) Other

    2 FT, 0.3 ITB

    Patricio
    Doherty - Laporte - Robertson - Alonso
    Fraser - Son - Sterling - Salah
    Wilson - Aubameyang

    Hamer - AWB - Kamara - Hojbjerg

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

      A unless something comes up

  7. FPLAdmiral
    • 7 Years
    5 years, 3 months ago

    2FT, 0.1m ITB.

    Could really do with your thoughts chaps! Stuck for what to do this week besides Kane > Aubameyang and bank 1FT.

    Ederson
    Alonso, Doherty, Robertson
    Sane, Sterling, Fraser, F.Anderson
    Kane, Wilson, Jimenez

    (Button)(Richarlison, TAA, AWB).

    1. @fpl_phenom
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      Kane > Aubamayang
      TAA > Luiz

      is what id consider

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

      Dont do Kane > Auba now, Kane got better fixtures over next 3 and you could easily captain City boys next gw.

      Tbf dont really see anything else to do, monitor TAA I guess.

  8. MillsAU
    • 10 Years
    5 years, 3 months ago

    Fabianski, Hamer
    Alonso, Robertson, Doherty, AWB, Bennett
    Salah, Sterling, Richarlison, Felipe, Fraser
    Aubameyang, Chicharito, Success

    2 FT, 1.6 ITB

    Was considering Bennett to Digne but is that too much to spend on D?

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

      Not the best time to bring Digne in, with Spurs next.

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

        Well yeah but is anything else more pressing? The trade gets burned if I don't make it, and I'd rather start Digne to Spurs than Doherty to Liverpool.

  9. Make Arrows Green Again
    • 7 Years
    5 years, 3 months ago

    All the Kane troll talk. We need to remember the main reason we got him.

    Now that he's got his rest out of the way he's probably the only premium pick absolutely nailed for the rest of this treacherous festive period. He'll either score goals early or stay on until the end when Spurs are chasing the game.

    You pay that money for the consistency. I guarantee that other players will outscore him over December, but will we know for sure who they will be?

    1. RamaJama
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      Think he’s been very unoredictable and A slow starter this season. Need more than an an assist or goal each GW to justify his price tag imo.

      1. Make Arrows Green Again
        • 7 Years
        5 years, 3 months ago

        Recently when he's played 60+ he actually has been consistent.

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

      I dont have Kane but if I got him I would tell myself the exact same thing. Wise words.

      Brace incoming v Everton

    3. Maximus Bonimus Pointimus
      • 14 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      100% agree - AubamaKane is the way forward - very much excited to see how these fixtures yield!

      GW15 Kane SOU (24)
      GW16 Auba HUD (10)
      GW17 Kane BUR (10)
      GW18 Auba BUR (???)
      GW19 Kane BOU
      GW20 Kane WOL
      GW21 Auba FUL
      GW22 Auba whm
      GW23 Kane ful
      GW24 Auba CAR
      GW25 Kane NEW
      GW26 Kane LEI
      GW27 Auba SOU
      GW28 Auba BOU
      GW29 Spurs v Arsenal
      GW30 Kane sou
      GW31 Kane CPL
      GW32 Auba NEW
      GW33 Kane BRI
      GW34 Kane HUD
      GW35 Auba CPL
      GW36 Kane WHM
      GW37 Auba BRI
      GW38 Kane EVE

      1. Make Arrows Green Again
        • 7 Years
        5 years, 3 months ago

        Will LacaKane do? 🙂

        1. Maximus Bonimus Pointimus
          • 14 Years
          5 years, 3 months ago

          Laca looks like being a heartbreaker - could you trust him with captaincy

          1. Midlands Saint73
            • 6 Years
            5 years, 3 months ago

            Bout as much as I trust most of City mids and forwards now Jesus is back. Just looking forwards to KDB being back and nailed.

      2. HD7
        • 7 Years
        5 years, 3 months ago

        The way its going maybe we should always Captain the one playing away 😀

        1. Maximus Bonimus Pointimus
          • 14 Years
          5 years, 3 months ago

          Nope, that would have given 4-2-? Instead of 24-10-10 😉

          1. HD7
            • 7 Years
            5 years, 3 months ago

            I also have Salah 😀 but captained Auba last Gw.
            Im not unhappy though

    4. IAWC ( It's a Wonderfu…
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      true .Planning to ditch him for a week and reassess if aubas does well tomorrow or may ditch aubs straightly too.Cant risk another week without sterling with next 3 fixtures for city .Problem is as kane is a allround striker he plays deep in a few matches where poch likes to rotate other players so annoying if that coincides with a plum fixture like today

    1. Ask Yourself
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      Yeah

    2. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 14 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      yes

    3. Pierce34
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      Yeah he covers United for the Manchester Evening News. Won't predict the starting XI for you but will tell you who has travelled.

    4. internal error
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      Yea lol

    5. Garth Marenghi
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      Thx

  10. mixology
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    5 years, 3 months ago

    How did Callum Wilson look when he came on? Any signs his hammy is hampering him a bit? Cheers

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

    6.6m or less striker?

    1. Epic Fail
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      Jimmy

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

        V Liverpool?

        1. Epic Fail
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 13 Years
          5 years, 3 months ago

          Not just for 1 game

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

          Think he’s got A fair chance to score or assist there too

    2. Business Cat
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      Jiminez...there's only one real option 🙂

    3. @fpl_phenom
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      Easy.... Chicharito

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

        Oh got him already

      2. Business Cat
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        5 years, 3 months ago

        OK...there's two 😆

    4. Jontharon
      • 5 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      Chicharito

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

      Jiminez, Chicharito

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

      Rondonaldo

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

        Just for one game

      2. Business Cat
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        5 years, 3 months ago

        Not with Newcastle's upcoming fixtures...they're horrific!

    7. IAWC ( It's a Wonderfu…
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      rondon next week week and then swap to jimmy

    8. MysticMac17
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      I think Ings will represent good value

  12. HD7
    • 7 Years
    5 years, 3 months ago

    Hi Managers,

    What would be your combo for a better chance of points in next 4-5 GWs?
    (Have 2FTs)

    Fab
    AWB Robbo Alonso Belerin
    Salah Richa FAnderson
    Success Kane Auba

    Subs: Button, Camarasa, Kenedy, Digne

    A) Kenedy to Snodgrass (4-4-2)

    B) Salah Success to Sterling Chicha

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

      Like both options... Depends on whether you are going to captain Salah/Sterling over next 4.

    2. Ohh1454
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      A

  13. captainjilflex
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 6 Years
    5 years, 3 months ago

    I need to get of Siggy. Worth getting a utd mid in for next few games? if so which one?

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

      Martial the only real option

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

        Thats who i was thinking. heard he travelled with the squad for liverpool aswell.

    2. FC Barkerlona
      • 13 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      I'd keep him over any Utd player

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

        4 blanks in a row now. was thinking of trying a bit of a differential from utd then switching to rich...

    3. TRIPOS TOPPER
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      nah

      would get Andersen or Snoddy

      or wait one week and get Rich

    4. DMP
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      None.

    5. Rage Against The Raheem
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      Martial if he is fit

    6. Garth Marenghi
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      I’d wait to see how martial looks/if he plays. He’s now had some rest too.

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

      Contemplating same but feel siggy will bounce back. Martial if United, but also Felipe/Snodgrass if you don’t own

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

        I just think Siggy needs to go. 4 blanks in a row, that space in the mid needs to be getting points. 2 missed pens this season. if i wait till after the Spurs game ill just be tempted with the fixtures again

    8. IAWC ( It's a Wonderfu…
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      no way i would get rid of siggy unless u need funds or a bighitter swap.Cant judge anything today as he played in a double pivot that too vs mancity

  14. FC Barkerlona
    • 13 Years
    5 years, 3 months ago

    2 FT and £1.5m ITB

    Fabianski / Ryan
    Alonso / Kolasinac / Doherty / Alexander-Arnold / Wan-Bissaka
    Felipe Anderson / Alli / Sané / Sterling / Torreira
    Wilson / Kane / Mitrovic

    Thinking of making Fabs set and forget and getting rid of Ryan to £4m. Would leave me with £2m to upgrade elsewhere, but where?

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

      TAA > Robbo

    2. Rage Against The Raheem
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      Alli to Hazard?

    3. TRIPOS TOPPER
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      Toreira to Richy for GW19?

  15. HD7
    • 7 Years
    5 years, 3 months ago

    A) Sterling Chicha
    B) Salah Snoddy

    Which combo is better for next 4-5 GWs?

    1. @fpl_phenom
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      A

  16. internal error
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    5 years, 3 months ago

    Its not something i would plan to do this week but who would you sell for Salah. Anderson @ 7.0 or Richarlison @6.6?

    1. RamaJama
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      None, not even close to Salah’s potential

      1. internal error
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        5 years, 3 months ago

        Sorry, i meant which of the two to get Salah in

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

        Fraser 5th highest scoring mid in the game, and for that price... Snodgrass has yet to prove despite recent good displays, still not among the 40 most scoring modsv

        1. RamaJama
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 11 Years
          5 years, 3 months ago

          Reply fail

    2. TRIPOS TOPPER
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      I'm planning for Ando but only at gw22 when the fixtures swing

      1. internal error
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        5 years, 3 months ago

        Good plan. Thanks

    3. Rage Against The Raheem
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      You could wait a few weeks and do it for Anderson when Hammers fixtures aren't as good. Rich looking like he is a season keeper.

      1. internal error
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        5 years, 3 months ago

        Good pt

    4. Dank Squid
      • 5 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      Anderson, if I really had to choose. Rich looked like a threat even against Man City, I think he could outscore Felipe as soon as the fixtures turn. But ultimately I would want both, anyone else you could downgrade/transfer out?

      1. internal error
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        5 years, 3 months ago

        Cheers

  17. HVT
    • 13 Years
    5 years, 3 months ago

    Best 4.8 def for the next while?

    1. Stat Sloth
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      There are not many 4.8 defenders. Are you sure you don't want a bigger price range for your choice?

      If I had to pick one, perhaps Lindeløf, and hope he will get well soon. If not, Jonny Evans might get a match every now and then.

      1. HVT
        • 13 Years
        5 years, 3 months ago

        Currently
        Kola/Bellerin/Doherty/TAA/AWB

        Looking to get in Tripps/Digne but 0.1 short.
        Contemplating Alonso/Bedbarek as an option.

    2. Rage Against The Raheem
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      Holebas looking good for 4.7, some good fixtures coming up as well.

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

      Balbuena? Saves you some bucks as well

    4. Numb
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      AWB?

      1. HVT
        • 13 Years
        5 years, 3 months ago

        Already have, looking at TAA/Bellerin > Trippier/4.8, 0.1 short of Digne but may just get him for TAA first and see what I can do to get Trips next week.

  18. Nightf0x
    • 8 Years
    5 years, 3 months ago

    Think about going kane/auba peryera to wilson/rashford sterling, thoughts ?

    1. Salah’s Sonnet
      • 12 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      That’s a no from me

  19. Clintymints
    • 14 Years
    5 years, 3 months ago

    Snodgrass in for Fraser? 2ft and no other West Ham attackers.

    Didn’t see the game but hoping to catch later. Was he looking good? He’s usually on dead balls too, I believe

    1. RamaJama
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      Not sure yet if Snoddy will be AS consistens point scorer as Fraser

      1. RamaJama
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        5 years, 3 months ago

        Fraser 5th highest scoring mid in the game, and for that price... Snodgrass has yet to prove despite recent good displays, still not among the 40 most scoring mid

    2. IAWC ( It's a Wonderfu…
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      noooo maybe for brooks as he is not nailed

    3. Clintymints
      • 14 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      Figured as much not a fan of snod but just a thought. Thanks lads

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

    Ok all thanks for help on previous post . Looking at this then

    Hazard Sane Eriksen Anderson Richarlison
    Jimenez Aubameyang Hernandez

    1. The 12th Man
      • 10 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      That front 8 doesn’t need any help. Nice mixture.

    2. IAWC ( It's a Wonderfu…
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      y would u want a rotation headache

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

      What’s the defence like?

    4. Alex_thekid
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      Means you have to bench 1 every week

  21. Maximus Bonimus Pointimus
    • 14 Years
    5 years, 3 months ago

    2x FT’s his week - barring no injuries tomorrow/midweek - below moves look good?

    Sterling & AWB > Sané & Trippier to give:

    Ederson
    Alonso, Robbo, Trippier, Doherty
    Sané, Anderson, Richarlison
    Kane, Auba, Wilson
    (Hamer, TAA, Fraser, CHO)

    1. #FPLBhuna
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      Getting rid of sterling don’t sound right

      1. Maximus Bonimus Pointimus
        • 14 Years
        5 years, 3 months ago

        He’s Uncaptainable for those with Kane & Auba, even without the psychotic fraud’s rotation

    2. IAWC ( It's a Wonderfu…
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      getting rid of sterling over kane/aubs hmmm

      1. Maximus Bonimus Pointimus
        • 14 Years
        5 years, 3 months ago

        Yep, see above

        1. IAWC ( It's a Wonderfu…
          • 6 Years
          5 years, 3 months ago

          i have hazard and will captain him in easy home games so want sterling over aubs/kane

          1. Maximus Bonimus Pointimus
            • 14 Years
            5 years, 3 months ago

            Haz is good, but he has 1 home game in his next 4, and the Real Madrid links will gather pace now

  22. #FPLBhuna
    • 7 Years
    5 years, 3 months ago

    Which 3rd defender would you play next week

    A) pereira (chelsea a)
    B) doherty (liv h)
    C) awb (man city a)
    D) pereira > new defender -4

    1. Rage Against The Raheem
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      Doherty since he has the home game and has attacking potential even against top sides like with Chelsea.

    2. Eytexi
      • 5 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      Doherty 100%

  23. Monya Meow Meow
    • 5 Years
    5 years, 3 months ago

    Just wonderful ain't it, 4 of my starting 11 combining for 6 points. And then I get a big fat 24 sitting on my bench.

    Useless GW can go and get F!

    Left it 1 week too late to WC grrrr

  24. The Polymath
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    5 years, 3 months ago

    How could this team be improved?

    Patricio
    Alonso, Robertson, Doherty
    Sterling, Sane, Anderson, Richarlison
    Kane, Auba, Jimenez

    Subs: Hamer, AWB, Femenia, Hojberg

    1. Eytexi
      • 5 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      Patricio > Fabianski short term seems popular, although soon most will probably be switching back/getting both.

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

        Yep. Only change I could see.

    2. @fpl_phenom
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      almost perfect... Patricio to Fabianski.... thats it

    3. Salah’s Sonnet
      • 12 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      I’d certainly try and work Hazard in there

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

        Looking at that, but who would he be worth replacing of the big hitters. Can't really fit in more than 4 big-hitters.

        1. Dank Squid
          • 5 Years
          5 years, 3 months ago

          This. Sané and Sterling could be even better when Kun and KDB are getting starts again. Auba and Kane have great fixtures. Hazard might stick to only assisting, not shooting/scoring, which means he might not be worth 11m. Brighton game should give us answers.

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

            Thanks

  25. F_Ivanovic
    • 8 Years
    5 years, 3 months ago

    0.1m short of making these transfers...

    Laca > Auba
    Sterling > Sane

    Hopefully Laca does something tomorrow to convince me he's worth keeping.

    1. @fpl_phenom
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      dont think id be selling Sterling .... you think Sane is a better option?

      1. F_Ivanovic
        • 8 Years
        5 years, 3 months ago

        I think they're equally as good and Sane is cheaper. But more to the point I think Auba is going to outscore Laca.

        1. @fpl_phenom
          • 8 Years
          5 years, 3 months ago

          that he is I fear... owner here too....

  26. Nightf0x
    • 8 Years
    5 years, 3 months ago

    Kane/auba peryera -4 to wilson/rashford sterling ? Y or N

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

      N

  27. windowview
    • 8 Years
    5 years, 3 months ago

    My team as it stands:

    Fab
    TAA - Doherty - Alonso - Laporte - Wan B
    Fraser - Snodgrass - Hazard - Richarlison - Sterling
    Wilson - Mitro - Kane

    1.1 ITB, no free transfers. The point is I want to get rid of Mitro as my patience has run out and Fulham are hot garbage. Who should I bring in for a -4? Jimenez? Murray? Rondon? Any suggestions welcome.

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

    Best move here?

    Patricio
    Alonso Robbo Laporte Doherty
    Sterling Anderson Fraser *Silva
    Kane Auba

    (Hamer - Wan Success Højbj) 0,6itb

    A) Hold (nah)
    B) Silva -> Son
    C) Laporte + Silva -> Balbuena + Sané (-4)
    D) ?

    Want Sane eventually...

  29. THFC4LIFE
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 7 Years
    5 years, 3 months ago

    Tough one for you lads, who to play next week?

    Digne or Doherty

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

      Doherty of course

    2. #FPLBhuna
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      Digne for me

    3. El Lobito 10
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      Digne

    4. F_Ivanovic
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      Doherty. Digne not quite that same legend status yet.