Scout Notes

Why Spurs weren’t able to thrash whipping boys Burnley

A lacklustre Tottenham side left it late to secure a 1-0 win over Burnley on Saturday afternoon.

As was predicted by some, Spurs looked hungover from their midweek European success in Barcelona.

We’ve analysed how they got on at Wembley Stadium to pull out some Fantasy Premier League talking points.

Tottenham Hotspur 1-0 Burnley

Goals: Christian Eriksen (£9.3m)

Assists: Harry Kane (£12.6m)

Statistically, Harry Kane (£12.6m) had his worst Premier League performance since the Gameweek 10 in his Saturday afternoon outing against Burnley. In Gameweek 17, the talismanic striker had just two shots, his lowest total for seven league matches, when Spurs faced Manchester City. Neither of his efforts at Wembley on Saturday was on target either, and only one was taken in the box. It was a far cry from what we saw of Kane between Gameweeks 11 and 15 where he was offering an average of 4.4 goal attempts per game. The 1,151,183 managers who handed him the armband will perhaps consider themselves fortunate to have picked up a stoppage-time assist.

However, those already considering the premium man’s place in their squads should consider some mitigating factors. The first was the impact of Spurs’ midweek Champions League exploits. It was clear that they were left completely shattered by the performance they put on in Barcelona, Mauricio Pochettino’s men looking very laboured all afternoon at Wembley. This was not the first time that had happened to Spurs either. In fact, after all of their Champions League group stage matches this season they were less than convincing in favourable fixtures or were defeated by other top-six sides, as you can see from the table below. With the competition now off the calendar until February, we may not see so many below-par performances from them, but of course, the Premier League games will be coming thick and fast too.

Champions League matchSubsequent Premier League result
Inter Milan 2-1 SpursBurnley 1-2 Spurs
Spurs 2-4 BarcelonaSpurs 1-0 Cardiff
PSV 2-2 SpursSpurs 0-1 Man City
Spurs 2-1 PSVCrystal Palace 0-1 Spurs
Spurs 1-0 Inter MilanArsenal 4-2 Spurs
Barcelona 1-1 SpursSpurs 1-0 Burnley

Secondly, as a result of that trip to Spain, both Son Heung-min (£8.5m) and Christian Eriksen (£9.3m) were absent from the starting line-up. That meant Kane had to drop deep and wide to make up for the lack of creativity. Erik Lamela (£6.2m), Dele Alli (£8.9m) and Lucas Moura (£7.0m) were the three chosen to play in attacking midfield behind Kane. None of them could provide service for the forward with no Spurs player creating more than the two chances each recorded by Danny Rose (£5.8m) and Moussa Sissoko (£4.9m). Lamela was by far the biggest threat with seven efforts, four in the box and two on target but failed to convert, now six Gameweeks without an attacking return. However, he still had five more goal attempts than any of his colleagues.

Finally, Sean Dyche lined up his Burnley side in a very organised and compact fashion, deploying a 4-5-1 formation. The Clarets stifled what little cohesion Spurs showed and did not look much like the whipping boys we have seen in recent weeks. In the four matches prior to Gameweek 17, Burnley had allowed an average of 11.5 shots in the penalty box per game but conceded just 10 against Spurs. Furthermore, during that period they had been shipping an average of 13 open play goal attempts per match but allowed just nine on Saturday afternoon. It is hard to decide whether that was a result of Dyche’s shrewd tactics or Spurs’ European fatigue. In all likelihood, it was probably a combination of both.

“We thought it was going to be that type of game from our point of view. We came down here with a solid formation, with a change of shape. That’s not easy, but we’ve worked on it all week because I felt it was appropriate. I’m open-minded in that respect and I’ve thought about it many times, but I didn’t want to do it in a three-game week. But there’s been good signs now in four of the last five games. There’s a resilience again and the details are getting more clear-minded. We’re still a little bit away from taking that balance into the attacking side, but we aren’t playing teams like this every week. Of course, we need results, but a lot of the game is about mentality.” – Sean Dyche

The 235,000+ Fantasy managers who signed Son for this match were left disappointed by the fact that he was absent from the starting line-up for the first time Gameweek 12. His run of consecutive starts had run for four Gameweeks, his longest streak of the campaign. That had led many to believe that he would remain a permanent fixture in the first XI during December, but this was proof that he remains a benchable option in Pochettino’s mind. However, the 75 minutes of rest may be in Son’s favour as it does increase his chances of starting Gameweek 18. We also still believe that his expected absence in January for the Asian Cup will see him play more minutes over Christmas than those in competition for his place.

The introduction of Eriksen in the second half improved things for Spurs and it was indeed the Danish international who smashed in the winning stoppage-time goal. The fact that Pochettino has not started him since Gameweek 15 has clearly been with the intention of keeping him fresh. So Eriksen should feature a lot more over Christmas now, especially with further injuries in midfield.

It was revealed on Sunday morning that Eric Dier (£4.8m) will be out until at least the new year after having surgery for appendicitis.

“Eric Dier has undergone surgery to remove his appendix. The England international midfielder was diagnosed with appendicitis after contacting our medical staff due to acute Abdominal pain. He received immediate treatment to assess and then remove the appendix. He will now undergo a period of recovery before commencing rehabilitation and it is expected he will return to training with the squad in January.” – Spurs press release

Kieran Trippier (£6.1m) came back from injury to play all 90 minutes and keep a second successive league clean sheet at Wembley. However, the Spurs’ defence was still not at its usual full strength. Juan Foyth (£5.0m) did not come through his fitness doubt and Jan Vertonghen (£5.9m) was left out of the match squad with a thigh injury. That meant Toby Alderweireld (£5.9m) was paired with Ben Davies (£5.6m) at centre-back and Rose had to play 90 minutes just days after doing so in Barcelona.

In midfield, there was a full Premier League debut for Oliver Skipp (£4.5m). He managed 75 minutes before being replaced by Son and rarely put a foot wrong. With further injuries in his position, we could see a lot more of him over the Christmas period, especially as Pochettino seems so fond of him.

“Fantastic, fantastic, I think he played like a 30-year-old man. So relaxed, trying to play forward and trying to give the team what the team needs, plenty of energy, full energy, I am so proud of him. I think everyone is proud of him. He is only 18-years-old and I think it was fantastic. Now I think it is going to be easy for him because always the debut you are nervous. I remember when it was my first game and I said to him ‘you look so relaxed. When I was 17, going to play I was so nervous’. I said ‘that is the difference between a player going to be a top player and a player who was going to be a normal player like me’. He in the last few months, of course in the USA in pre-season he shows that he can cope with the pressure to play in the first team and it was only about time and the possibility to give the opportunity. We are so happy.” – Mauricio Pochettino

The forgotten man Fernando Llorente‘s (£5.6m) made his first league appearance since Gameweek 9. In total, he has played just 21 minutes in the top flight this season, his introduction against Burnley out of desperation more than anything else.

While Burnley showed a slight improvement in defence, they remain anaemic going forward. The Clarets failed to register a single shot on target against Spurs, which is the third time they’ve done that this season. Remarkably, no other team in the league has achieved that feat more than once in 2018/19, cementing Burnley’s place as the division’s worst goal-scoring side. That boosts the clean sheet potential of Arsenal, Everton, West Ham and Huddersfield in the next four Gameweeks.

Tottenham Hotspur XI (4-2-3-1): Lloris; Rose, Davies, Alderweireld, Trippier; Skipp (Son 75′), Sissoko; Moura (Eriksen 65′), Alli, Lamela (Llorente 82′); Kane.

Burnley XI (5-4-1): Hart; Taylor, Mee, Tarkowski, Long, Bardsley; Brady (Hendrick 90+2′), Cork, Westwood, Lennon (Vokes 90+3′); Barnes (Wood 80′).

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3,459 Comments Post a Comment
  1. asquishypotato
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    5 years, 3 months ago

    What defenders are we looking at, particulaly cheapies?

    Looking at next week there are tough fixture, so wolves, Palace, Everton cheapies are out the window.

    1. It’s gonna Ben Mee
      • 10 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      Rondon, Chicharito and Ings

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

        Defenders.

        These option when Aub inevitably blanks against Burnley.

        1. It’s gonna Ben Mee
          • 10 Years
          5 years, 3 months ago

          Sorry, tired

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

      Matt Targett maybe

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

        Good shout, is he just cover for Bertie though?

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

          yeah i'd say he's just cover, but with the new manager who knows

    3. AzzaroMax99
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      I don't know about cheapie's but I am looking to get Lovren and double up Pool's defense.
      With price 4.9 and playing in the best defense so far, this could be a real steal.

      1. FPL Daniel
        • 14 Years
        5 years, 3 months ago

        Kiko

    4. Toby Lerone
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      I went for Kiko this week. 4.2 and watfords fixtures are decent. He's on some set pieces also

    5. DARE TO BISCAN
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      Slim pickings for cheapies this week. Huddersfield/Newcastle? Wouldn't expect a CS from them. Got Holebas in GW17. Maybe Lovren, short term. Tempted by Alonso to Digne (price rise tonight) for GW19. Might be a kneejerk though, will hold off for now.

  2. Niho992
    • 5 Years
    5 years, 3 months ago

    Hi lads, anything to do here ?

    Ederson
    Doherty-Bednarek-Alonso-Robbo
    Sterling-Hazard C-Fanderson-Richa-Fraser
    Kane

    Hamer-Jimenez-Kamara-WB

    1 FT and 1.9 ITB

    thx in advance. Cheers.

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

      Prob save

      1. Niho992
        • 5 Years
        5 years, 3 months ago

        i was thinking to maybe bring Arsenal defender instead Bednarek.... or to start Jimenez instead Doherty.

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

          If you’ve got the funds but arsenal are not great at the back currently

          1. Niho992
            • 5 Years
            5 years, 3 months ago

            i have enough for bellerin or kolasinac but idk do I want to rid Bednarek. He is 3.9 and he could be good option for 5 defender.

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

    Any Reason not to save? 0.5itb

    Ryan
    Alonso Digne Balbuena
    Hazard Sterling(C) Sane Anderson
    Kane Wilson Chicarito

    Hamer Fraser Awb Bennett

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

      Save

  4. AD331
    • 12 Years
    5 years, 3 months ago

    So what to do with Auba lads? I know people will say he has Burnley next, but that same logic for saving would have been said for Southampton today too. I bought him in for Aguero, should I just do a straight swap back?

    Or is Aguero even too risky with his minuted maybe being managed even more now?

    Then there's Kane... But all these Premium strikers all seemingly come with a headache...

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

      You’ve got to save, Aub could have scored this week. One more and if not, off he goes.

    2. AzzaroMax99
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      Who would you captain if not a premium striker?

      1. AD331
        • 12 Years
        5 years, 3 months ago

        I have Salah and Haz that usually covers that

  5. Bruno Bruno!!
    • 8 Years
    5 years, 3 months ago

    Looking to switch to 5 man midfield, how does the following sound?

    Mitrovic and Camarasa -> Kamara + Shaqiri (-4)

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

      Think Shaq starts next game?

      1. Bruno Bruno!!
        • 8 Years
        5 years, 3 months ago

        possibly, only really a 1 week punt as a place holder for Richarlison

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

          If you’ve got the transfers, why not.

    2. Digital-Real
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      Shaq is always a risk to start. If he was 6m, I'd happily have him in a 5 man mid.

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

    🙂

    Fab
    Alonso - Robbo - Kolasinac
    Hazard - Fraser - Sterling - Alli
    Jiminez - Wilson - Kane

    (Hamer - AWB - Højbjerg - Peltier)

    All good right?

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

      Yes

  7. suddenorgan
    • 13 Years
    5 years, 3 months ago

    Yedlin to come back in for the Fulham game? Don't fancy starting Doherty or AWB

    1. Toby Lerone
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      isnt he banned for 3 games?

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

    Any suggestions please? 0.1 itb

    Patricio
    Alonso, Robertson, Kolasinac
    Son, Sane, Sterling, Snodgrass, Hazard
    Kane, Jimenez

    Hamer, Bissaka, Balbuena, Kamara

    Thanks all!

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

      Save

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

        You have Kola Son Sane... tey to get nailed players 😉

  9. Super John McGinn-
    • 11 Years
    5 years, 3 months ago

    Trent replacements for 5.3?

    Got Alonso, TAA, Digne, Doherty, AWB

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

      A Hammer if no Fab? Someone who rotates well with AWB if not. Try free up 0.7 or so.

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

      Lovren

  10. i am jose mourinho
    • 5 Years
    5 years, 3 months ago

    Best man uts option for next two gw ?

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

      United?

      Avoid and none would be my picks.

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

        Yes...as a Man United fan... t hurts buts its the truth

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

          Martial/Rashford if you're keen.

  11. Scotty B
    • 11 Years
    5 years, 3 months ago

    Schmeichel
    TAA Kolasinac Alonso
    Pereyra Sterling Richarlison Anderson Hazard
    Mitrovic Kane

    Stekelenburg Kamara Digne AWB

    0 ITB & 1 FT

    What transfer would YOU make chaps?

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

      Mitrovic out

      1. Scotty B
        • 11 Years
        5 years, 3 months ago

        Really dude? For who?

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

      TAA if bad news.

      1. Scotty B
        • 11 Years
        5 years, 3 months ago

        Eh?

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

          C

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

      Keeper

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

    Which players would u definitely get on your WC, who is nailed,i think its time to use it for the busy christmas period 🙂

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

      hazard sane richa and anderson and pool defence

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

    Brooks and Auba > Sterling and Ings for free? Very tempting

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

      Yes for me.

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

    Rondon a genuine option?

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

      not now, fixtures get tough

    2. Digital-Real
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      missed the boat on him, fixtures turn soon

    3. polis
      • 12 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      For one week. Fixtures turn pretty nasty.

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

      Thanks lads

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

    Alonso + 4.4mid ->?

    1) Azpi + Armstrong
    2) Rudiger + Pereyra

    1. Tsparkes10
      • 5 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      B

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

      b

  16. Tsparkes10
    • 5 Years
    5 years, 3 months ago

    A) Alonso, VVD
    B) Luiz, Robo

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

      i think alonso is now over priced but i like vvd as nailed so tough one...b

      1. Tsparkes10
        • 5 Years
        5 years, 3 months ago

        Exactly... may go VVD and Luiz tbh. But do love robo

      2. All de Gea no iDier
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 5 Years
        5 years, 3 months ago

        Alonso seems to go through dry spells. There is no other £7m player of any position with his points. He is always worth keeping, injury excepted.

  17. Murder On Zidanesfloor
    • 5 Years
    5 years, 3 months ago

    TAA + Son > Robbo + Fanderson For free?

  18. Emiliano Sala
    • 7 Years
    5 years, 3 months ago

    Best 4.0 (or less) defender?
    Bednarek?

  19. Miniboss
    • 5 Years
    5 years, 3 months ago

    Any idea how lond will TAA be out?

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

      *long

  20. boredjames
    • 11 Years
    5 years, 3 months ago

    2 fts, time for a formation shift?

    Aubameyang and obiang
    To
    Hazard and Ings

    Yay or nay

  21. Forza Papac
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    5 years, 3 months ago

    OR updated

    1. Chenku╰☆╮
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      3806 for me.

    2. Black Knights
      • 12 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      From 2.9k to 5.1k. Seemingly entirely because of Eden.

    3. Yank Revolution
      • 12 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      11k jump this week...now 40k.

  22. You've got red on you.
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    5 years, 3 months ago

    Pogba and Laporte -----> Hazard and Digne?

    Free.

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

      yes

    2. Chenku╰☆╮
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      Yes

    3. polis
      • 12 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      You still have Pogba? Yikes.

      1. You've got red on you.
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        5 years, 3 months ago

        I know. Deluded.

  23. It’s gonna Ben Mee
    • 10 Years
    5 years, 3 months ago

    GTG?

    Fab
    Kola Dunk Schindler
    Son Sané Sterling(c) Anderson
    Kane Auba Jiménez

    Subs: Hogg AWB Doherty
    1 FT, 0.3 ITB

  24. Tsparkes10
    • 5 Years
    5 years, 3 months ago

    Get rid of Fraser on wc or?

    1. Chenku╰☆╮
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      Yes

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

    Come on Geraint Thomas! (SPOTY voting now open)

    1. ViperStripes
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      Voted for Hamilton - 5 titles is an amazing acheivement

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

      Who's favourite?

    3. Bolivian Seaman
      • 13 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      i went Jimmy, he won't win but I think he's one of the all time greats in bowlers. Any team with him would win things

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

    Would you sell Patricio or Jimenez?

    If yes, who would you bring in?

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

      Pat to Fab

  27. ViperStripes
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    5 years, 3 months ago

    What the @#$k is going on with my defenders

    Yedlin - red card - back this week for Fulham, small graces
    Duffy - red card 3 weeks so brought in Kolasnic
    Kola - now injured
    TAA - possibly out for several weeks, no one seems to have a clue
    AWB - no injuries but terrible fixture this week.
    Doherty - at least he's playing vs Liv

    1. Chris_H
      • 14 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      Sounds like Kola should be ok for next week (I hope too)

  28. wulfrunian
    • 7 Years
    5 years, 3 months ago

    Your gw18 captain?Kane

    1. It’s gonna Ben Mee
      • 10 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      Sterling

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

    So approaching the halfway mark we now have 5 members of the FPL 100 club:

    Haz
    Salah
    Sterling
    Auba
    Alonso

    Who’ll be next to join them?

    Robbo (97)
    Sané (93)
    Wilson (91)
    Kane (91)

    The value Alonso & Robbo have offered has been unreal. It’s almost a good thing Alonso hit the woodwork today as more wil sell, some taking hits, and then wil have to take hits to get him back in again

    1. Chenku╰☆╮
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      All but Wilson.

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

        Wilson is Home to Brighton?

        1. Chenku╰☆╮
          • 9 Years
          5 years, 3 months ago

          Brighton can be gritty at times. I sold Ryan do expect him to keep cs

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

            Hmmmm. I reckon he’ll get a goal, chelsea are waiting to swoop for him in January,, premier league defences in general really struggle with him

    2. It’s gonna Ben Mee
      • 10 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      Why people are claiming Alonso is still a good FPL option is beyond me. At 7M you should expect the consistent attacking returns. That is not the case anymore.

      1. Chenku╰☆╮
        • 9 Years
        5 years, 3 months ago

        Sell him then

        1. It’s gonna Ben Mee
          • 10 Years
          5 years, 3 months ago

          Did it two GWs ago

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

        Absolute bollocks - Look at the 7m midfielders & strikers he’s wiping the floor with. And I don’t want to hear any more chatter about “but but his first 4 gameweeks”

        He could easily have scored 3 and setup 3 across the West Ham, Everton, Man Utd, Man City games, which I watched, and I heard he could easily have scored today.

        His attacking returns are coming again it will be comical to see the reactions

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

          I'm a fan of Alonso's but this argument is so tired; defenders at all price points perform better than midfielders/attackers at those same price points.

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

            Yes of course, and Alonso has 14 goals, 14 Assists, 36 clean sheets, 40 baps in 81 games - he’s a steal at 7.0, he will be at least 7.5 next year, and 8.0 if (when) he breaks the 200 barrier this season

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

              That's great, but if Digne, Doherty etc. get close to matching his output, the £2m saved could be better invested elsewhere. It's rarely so black-and-white so as to be able to say 'this player is great value'. Digne + Hazard probably outscore Alonso + Alli. Selling Alonso will make sense for some, it won't for others, that's just how the game works.

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

                Alonso’s on 15 PPM, so you’ll be taking that 2m which was getting you 15 PPM and investing it somewhere it will be getting you less than 15 PPM (mids and forwards are doing well to get 10 PPM, Sterling, Salah, Haz etc on around 12 ish).

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

                  It's a day since you were advocating 'AubameKane'. Miss me with the PPM stuff.

        2. It’s gonna Ben Mee
          • 10 Years
          5 years, 3 months ago

          There are no points in FPL for almost and close. He is a disastrous pick if you regard points per million.

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

            How so?

      3. All de Gea no iDier
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 5 Years
        5 years, 3 months ago

        Look at it this way - there are only four others with 100 or more points. Alonso is almost £4m cheaper than the next less expensive. He is a season keeper.

        1. It’s gonna Ben Mee
          • 10 Years
          5 years, 3 months ago

          A majority of those points came in the beginning of the season before Sarri out the breaks on him.

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

            He just as easily could have had lighter attacking returns in the first 4 games, and had some of the chances in recent games go in - it doesn’t change he fact that he’s the best value player in the game, and the best defender to ever be available in FPL.

            The stats for example don’t pick him up at the back post for rudiger’s goal v Utd, or on the post for luiz’s goal v city. He hit the woodwork today. Drew two unbelievable saves from Pickford v Everton. So many other examples.

  30. Captain Kakaroto (I blame R…
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 6 Years
    5 years, 3 months ago

    When do we know about our next opponent in the cup?

    1. TorresMagic™
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      • 14 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      During the week probably.
      Too many tiebreakers etc.