Scout Notes

Aubameyang could reward patience despite goalless run

The ongoing battle between premium options Harry Kane and Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang took another interesting turn on Sunday afternoon.

Arsenal were beaten for the first time in 22 matches, while their number one centre-forward was outscored by his Tottenham counterpart for the second time since the north London derby.

We’ve got all the Fantasy talking points from Southampton in this latest Scout Notes article as well as our observations from Crystal Palace’s 1-0 win over Leicester.

Southampton 3-2 Arsenal

Goals: Danny Ings x2 (£5.4m), Charlie Austin (£5.5m) | Henrikh Mkhitaryan x2 (£6.7m)

Assists: Matt Targett (£4.2m), Nathan Redmond (£5.2m), Shane Long (£4.7m) | Nacho Monreal (£5.4m), Alexandre Lacazette (£9.6m)

Arsenal’s defeat at Southampton was the third league match in a row without a goal for Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang (£11.5m). The Gabonese international has largely frustrated his owners since drawing their attention with a brace against Spurs in Gameweek 14. The fact that Harry Kane (£12.6m) has outscored him by 18 points to nine over that time only rubs further salt into the wound, as many managers had to choose between the two of them when replacing Sergio Aguero (£11.2m) for Gameweek 15.

However, Aubameyang owners can take comfort in some aspects of his performance at Southampton. He actually had the same number of penalty box touches as Kane in Gameweek 17 but did considerably more there than the Spurs man, registering more efforts on goal and more on target too. No other Arsenal player had as many shots in the 18-yard box as Aubameyang against Southampton and, according to the expected data, he was the biggest underachiever not only of the whole match but also the entire Gameweek. Aubameyang was especially unlucky not to score what looked a certain close-range goal in the 30th minute with Jan Bednarek (£3.9m) making a truly excellent recovering sliding challenge to deny him. All things considered, it does appear as if he still the best way to invest in the Gunners’ favourable fixtures, which see them host Burnley up next. That said, it does look as if the Clarets are making some defensive improvements.

Meanwhile, there was further frustration of a different kind for owners of Alexandre Lacazette (£9.6m). He was named on the bench for the third time in Arsenal’s last four matches, coming on at half-time. That means since Gameweek 14 he has played just 160 minutes of football. Yet another absence from the starting line-up for the Frenchman caused more headaches for his 10.2% ownership. However, where the problem lies for those in possession of Lacazette is the fact that he still registered attacking returns, picking up an assist for Henrikh Mkhitaryan‘s (£6.7m) second-half strike. He has now been involved in three Arsenal goals in his last four appearances, suggesting that once he is given another 90-minute outing he will start living up to his price-point. It remains a possibility that Unai Emery will factor Lacazette back into his first XI plans very soon. With Southampton 2-1 up at half-time, it continued the incredible statistic that Arsenal are yet to lead a Premier League fixture at the interval this season and seeing their 22-match unbeaten run end may also cause him to make changes for the Gameweek 18 visit of Burnley.

Putting himself back on the FPL radar was Armenian midfielder Mkhitaryan, who scored both of Arsenal’s goals at St. Mary’s Stadium. No player on the pitch had more shots than him, although only one of them was inside the penalty box and there was an element of fortune about his second as it took a deflection off a defender. Mkhitaryan still cannot be seriously considered for inclusion on account of his place within in the team. It is clear that Emery is still not sure of his best XI considering he has made 15 half-time substitutions in 17 league matches thus far. The problem is especially evident in midfield, with Mkhitaryan starting four of the last seven Gameweeks. He has been used as a substitute on three occasions, sometimes to good effect, so he could be one to keep his place but we still need to see more from him.

The Arsenal defence largely remains a no-fly zone for Fantasy managers as the Gunners are still awaiting their first away clean sheet of the campaign. In fact, they have been conceding on average 2.5 goals per league match on the road under Emery.

“It’s true we need to improve and concede less chances to the opposition. Only when we analyse this match can we take a more real opinion about the goals we conceded. One reality is we need to improve and concede less. We are scoring a lot, we are second in the table for goals scored, but we have also conceded a lot – at least more than we want for our objective.” – Unai Emery

Arsenal’s rotten luck with injuries at the back continued on the south coast too as Sead Kolasinac (£5.0m), Hector Bellerín (£5.5m) and Stephan Lichtsteiner (£4.5m) all sidelined before or during Gameweek 17. Kolasinac missed out on the trip to Southampton altogether with a tightness in his thigh while Bellerín and Lichtsteiner were both forced off the pitch at St. Mary’s. Sokratis Papastathopoulos (£5.1m) and Shkodran Mustafi (£5.4m) were both absent through suspension on Sunday and while the Greek should be back for Gameweek 18, Mustafi is still struggling with a hamstring injury.

“We are going to wait tomorrow and Tuesday, and Wednesday we are going play, and then Saturday also. We need every player. Bellerin has a small injury – he is going to be some weeks off I think. Sokratis is coming back and we will see how Mustafi and Kolasinac are, and it is good news Koscielny can be with us for the next matches. It is not a good result but it was important for us [to have them back].” – Unai Emery

There were fitness boosts for Nacho Monreal (£5.4m) and Laurent Koscielny (£5.4m) who returned to the side but both looked as if they lacked match practice. The latter especially, considering it was his first start of the season, looked a little too flat-footed for Danny Ings (£5.4m) opening aerial effort. Southampton came into the match as the only side without a headed goal but had already scored two such strikes by half-time, demonstrating the obliging nature of Arsenal’s defence.

“It was very good news for Koscielny, a very good performance over 90 minutes. Physically, he could play the 90 minutes.” – Unai Emery

Just two games into Ralph Hasenhüttl’s Southampton reign and he seems to have already had a huge effect on them. This was the Saints first home win in the Premier League since April and also the first time they had scored three league goals in a match since beating West Brom in February. Crucial to their success on Sunday was the intense press they applied to Arsenal, a hallmark of Hasenhüttl’s playing style. That is something we have not seen from Southampton this season, and it was clear that the harrying of their opponents was what helped them secure a deserved victory.

Ings was a huge part of the Saints’ pressing from the front, which is no surprise given that he has spent the last three years of his career under the master of ‘gegenpressing’ Jurgen Klopp at Liverpool. Hasenhüttle was especially pleased with his contribution, and the fact that he scored twice surely cements his place as the first-choice Southampton forward if he can stay fit, considering the attributes of the alternatives.

“(Ings) was very hard working for the team. I think it was good to see that he gave his body for the team despite his recent injuries.” – Ralph Hasenhüttl

“I’ve had good experience in my career and great coaching, so having a guy like the coach that we’ve got now is huge for me, because I love to press, you know, all over the pitch. It’s almost as good as scoring a goal when you win the ball back for your team and counter-attack.” – Danny Ings

Charlie Austin (£5.5m) still remains as a viable alternative if Southampton want to revert to using a target man, of course. He came on to continue a remarkable scoring record against Arsenal. Austin had scored in each of his previous four meetings with the Gunners and made it five from five by diverting Shane Long‘s (£4.7m) cross into the net late on.

Hasenhüttl set Southampton up in a 3-4-2-1 formation with Jannik Vestergaard (£4.6m), Maya Yoshida (£4.1m) and Bednarek as the back-three. Matt Targett (£4.2m) and Jan Valery (£4.0m) were chosen as the wing-backs adding more incredibly budget options into the mix if the Saints defence ever looks strong enough to cover. The former provided inch-perfect delivery for Ings’ opening goal and could offer serious creative potential if he holds his place amid an injury for Ryan Bertrand (£4.8m).

The extra man at centre-back allowed for more adventurous play out from the back too. Whenever Southampton won the ball back, Vestergaard was prepared to make a runs out through the pitch to join attacks. On one occasion in the first half, he followed Nathan Redmond (£5.2m) as far forward as the edge of Arsenal’s penalty area.

The former Norwich City midfielder was a key player for Southampton as both he and Stuart Armstrong (£5.1m) topped the creativity charts for the match. Unfortunately for the Saints, Redmond was forced off injured in the second half.

“It was a pity to lose Redmond. Hopefully, he is not too injured because also he played a very good match. We’ll have a look.” – Ralph Hasenhüttl

Pierre-Emile Højbjerg (£4.4m) also turned some heads by pushing further up the pitch than usual against Arsenal. Despite being deployed in the deeper midfield role, he was often joining in Southampton attacks on the edge of the penalty area. Given that he is still nailed on as a starter for the Saints, he may be of some use to his owners especially over Christmas.

Mario Lemina (£4.8m) missed out on the game after picking up an injury in training.

“Yes, he was injured. Yesterday he trained but then couldn’t train anymore. I don’t know, hopefully (it’s not too serious). It’s about his stomach muscles hurt him too much and if he’s not 100% it’s better to say no and use someone else.” – Ralph Hasenhüttl

Southampton XI (3-4-2-1): McCarthy; Vestergaard, Yoshida, Bednarek; Targett, Romeu, Hojbjerg, Valery; Redmond (Long 63′), Armstrong (Johnson 90+4′); Ings (Austin 71′).

Arsenal XI (3-4-2-1): Leno; Monreal, Koscielny, Lichtsteiner (Maitland-Niles 74′), Bellerín (Lacazette 45′); Xhaka, Guendouzi, Torreira; Mkhitaryan, Iwobi (Özil 70′); Aubameyang

Crystal Palace 1-0 Leicester City

Goals: Luka Milivojevic (£6.0m)

Assists: Andros Townsend (£5.7m)

Gameweek 17 proved to be yet another when owning Aaron Wan-Bissaka (£4.3m) came in handy for Fantasy managers affected by rotation. He and the Crystal Palace defence got their second successive clean sheet at Selhurst Park as they held off Leicester City. That they were able to go the full 90 minutes unbeaten was all the more impressive considering that important defender James Tomkins (£4.3m) was suspended and Wayne Hennessey (£4.5m) had to drop out late with an injury.

“It was good to get a clean sheet today, and especially pleasing of course because we lost the goalkeeper and we didn’t know about that until yesterday, so Vicente Guaita, who in my opinion did very well having been thrust in without much preparation.” – Roy Hodgson

The Eagles certainly had to work hard for the shutout as the Foxes recorded a higher expected goals score than the hosts. Not surprisingly, the defensive job done by Mamadou Sakho (£4.9m) and Martin Kelly (£3.9m) earned them bonus points. While it’s a trip to Manchester City next for Palace, this renewed clean sheet potential at home bodes well for the visit of Cardiff on Boxing Day and Watford in Gameweek 22.

“We have had quite a few (clean sheets), and our defensive record for a team in our position in the table is actually quite good. We have had those couple of defeats where we have conceded three in each, and if it weren’t for those, it would be exceptionally good.” – Roy Hodgson

Wan-Bissaka still looks like the best Palace defensive asset to own given his sureness of starts and marauding runs up the right flank. Hennessey had been similarly appealing until Gameweek 17, his fitness now in doubt and Vicente Guaita (£4.2m) putting on a stellar performance. He may have played his way into contention for the starting berth, making an incredible save at close-range to tip a certain Jamie Vardy (£8.8m) goal onto the post in the second half.

“Vicente Guaita made a good save because I know Jamie Vardy from when we were together at England and when he is played in that close to goal, I was expecting the ball to hit the back of the net. The good fortune was that the keeper got a hand to it and that it came back into his arms.” – Roy Hodgson

After over two years of trying Palace have finally won a Premier League match without Wilfried Zaha (£6.7m) in the side. That should also be a huge confidence boost ahead of their Christmas fixtures. It was Jordan Ayew (£5.7m) who took his place up-front in the 4-4-2 system against Leicester.

“It was a fact, but like all facts there’s often a story behind them. I think there’s been a lot of occasions that we’ve done more than enough to win games when (Zaha) is not playing, and we’ve played very well without him, but if it then turns out that good performance was a draw or an unfortunate defeat, the stark fact remains that we played, he didn’t and we lost. It’s nice we’ve managed to put that one to bed, but to be honest it’s something that’s got people talking and writing more than it’s actually got us thinking too much about because we’ve always known this day would come. It’ll be nice that there will be a different press conference next Friday, or maybe not because it will still be Wilf dominated because people will be telling me that we can win without him!” – Roy Hodgson

Andros Towsend (£5.7m) continued his involvement in Crystal Palace’s attacking play, picking up his second assist in four matches. That means he has now returned in both of the Eagles’ last two Selhurst Park outings.

Meanwhile, Leicester have now gone two Gameweeks in a row without scoring, even with Vardy making his return to the starting line-up on Saturday. However, they were a little unlucky not to come away with something from the game so owners of Chelsea and Manchester City defenders (their next two opponents) shouldn’t get too confident of clean sheets just yet.

“In the second half we huffed and puffed but as I said again we were probably the better team, in their half for the majority of it, creating chances were limited. Obviously, Vards had a great chance and it was a great save from the goalkeeper. On another day it goes in and we come away with a draw, but it’s disappointing to lose the game. It was down to fine margins throughout the day and there wasn’t too much between the teams. It was tight and cagey, especially in the first half. Either side could have gone in with a lead in the first half.” – Harry Maguire

There may be some concern for James Maddison (£6.8m) owners amid the Foxes’ scoreless run as he was replaced at half-time by Rachid Ghezzal (£5.1m). Initially believed to be injury-related, manager Claude Puel later revealed it was a tactical decision. That doesn’t bode well for Maddison’s place in the team.

“It was a choice at this moment because of the poor intensity we have had in the first half and to try to bring something to the game. I think for example Rachid came in with a good attitude and he had two good chances. He was unlucky and he produced good passes behind the line also. He did a great pass and influenced the game.” – Claude Puel

Ben Chilwell (£5.1m) was unable to come through his injury doubt but there was a return at the back for Harry Maguire (£5.4m). The England defender made his first Premier League appearance for five Gameweeks.

“It was great to be back out there again. I have been fortunate with injuries in my career, this is the longest one I have had. It was six weeks to the day since I played at Cardiff so it was nice to be back out there and play 90 minutes with the boys. I’ve missed it over the past six weeks. I had a little pinch in the first 15 seconds but it felt really good apart from that. I’m happy to be back out there and hopefully, I can kick on now for the rest of the season.” – Harry Maguire

Crystal Palace XI (4-4-2): Guaita; van Aanholt, Sakho, Kelly, Wan-Bissaka; Meyer (Puncheon 90+3′), Milivojevic, Kouyaté (Schlupp 65′), McArthur; Ayew (Sørloth 78′), Townsend.

Leicester City XI (4-2-3-1): Schmeichel; Fuchs, Maguire, Morgan, R Pereira; Ndidi, Mendy; Gray (Iheanacho 73′), Maddison (Ghezzal 45′), Albrighton (Okazaki 89′); Vardy.

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1,435 Comments Post a Comment
  1. Champions united
    • 7 Years
    5 years, 3 months ago

    Lovren or digne

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

      Digne

    2. FPL Pillars
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      Diggy

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

      Digne

    4. Going Home
      • 12 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      I was torn between Digne and a 4.3 WHU defender haha

    5. MANGE TOUT RODNEY
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      No Diggine, no doubt

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

    Anyone still got their WC left? If so, when are you planning to use it and why?

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

      Yup. Soon. Because i have to :). Check post below

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

      Mine is currently active

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

      using it after gmwk 19 deadline. no need for it just yet

    4. MANGE TOUT RODNEY
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      Nope, burned it a loooooooooong way back

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

      Using it this week or next, not quite sure on the timing. Feels like my team is in decent ish shape for next week. Thoughts?
      Had a small red this week from 5k to 7k.

      fab
      alonso davies doherty
      salah sterling richarli f.anderson
      auba wilson rashford

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

        Looks good for this week. What's bench? Not much id change at all tbh, even on a wc. Check mine please

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

    Had mixed opinions... wc or wait?

    Fab/4.0 Alonso/Doh/AWB/VVD/Dunk Mo/Mahrez/ FA/ Fraser/ Diangana Kane/Jimenez/Laca

    1. Going Home
      • 12 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      I would, Alonso, Laca, Kane and Mahrez all changes that I would like to make but wouldn't want to do for a hit

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

        Cheers

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

      just saw your reply to my answer last time you posted this... wait for A: last minute or B: injuries before then... Team doesn't need it right now.

      I'll ask you, why wouldn't you wait?

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

        Ty. Price changes and may rush later in week but yh ill wait 🙂

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

          price changes is a fair 1 tbf alright. but my fear is doing it now while not 100% needed & picking up an injury or 2 or a suspension... a lot will want xmas off 🙂

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

            Fairs. So you say wait til next gw or til cup?

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

              you call there.

              to me the cup is secondary to me. OR is what it's all about, I'm sitting on WC til needed or last min

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

                I mean midweek cup for like city and spurs lineups hahaha. Or you saying save til future gw

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

                  apologies, I think I'm im gonna hold if I've no injuries to main players

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

                Hmmm I guess... midweek will be my deciding factor

  4. Maddi Son
    • 6 Years
    5 years, 3 months ago

    Bednarek too risky or good chance he continues playing? Will obvs rarely, if ever play him.. just need a cheap enabler that plays.

    1. Going Home
      • 12 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      I was going for Peltier at some stage - will pay the extra for someone with a slightly better chance at minutes

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

    Great article!

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

    Cup draw against a lad 3.5m... that has lose by a point written all over it...

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

      How do I check who my opponent is?

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

        On FPL "my team" page on the right

    2. Maddi Son
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      Mine is 4.2m but his team is surprisingly really good.

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

        Yeah it's mental. Mine has Eriksen and Son... Not doubt they'll arrive this week.

    3. Ambrosiana Inter
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      My gf team won by a point thanks to mhkitarian one week punt :)...meanwhile I m out

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

        Obvs

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

      Just checked... He has no city and no haz like me... both salah and aubam. May wc so i have City and Haz though

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

        I would highly recommend this action

    5. ⚔★Vibudh★⚔
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      You'll win

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

        Ma boi

  7. Ambrosiana Inter
    • 6 Years
    5 years, 3 months ago

    Who to get for bellerin?
    On,h 5.5 available thanks

    1. Going Home
      • 12 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      I'm torn between Digne and a very cheap WHU option. Leaning towards Digne and just hoping for the best this week

      1. Ambrosiana Inter
        • 6 Years
        5 years, 3 months ago

        Same

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

      Ma boi

  8. Going Home
    • 12 Years
    5 years, 3 months ago

    Time to add Bellerin to the list of players I've lost this season to injury at one time or another (Trippier, Ings, Hazard, Mane, Arnautovic). Just been one of those seasons...

    Bellerin to Digne for free to leave the following seem reasonable?

    Ederson
    Digne Trippier Alonso (AWB, Bennett)
    Sterling(c) Eriksen Anderson Fraser Richarlison
    Auba Mitrovic (Jiminez)

    0FT £1.2itb

    Down the line I'm looking at Kante (reliable minutes but bench every week) and Kane for Auba and Fraser, with Hazard in for Sterling and a return for Kun in due course

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

    Any recommendations for the following (Have 2FTs and can’t think of any moves I want to make)

    Fabianski/Patricio
    Robertson Alonson Doherty AWB Bennett
    Sterling Hazard Anderson Richarlison Camarasa
    Kamara Kane Lacazette

    All help is appreciated!

    1. Going Home
      • 12 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      Alonso to Trippier? Laca to mid price forward (Chica/Jiminez/Mitro) and bank the cash? Or just ship Patricio to a 4.0 and enjoy the extra cash you get from starting Fabi every week

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

        Really like the idea of shipping Patricio for a 4.0 - I think I want to keep Alonso for a while because of how good his upcoming fixtures are. Laca gets one more week I think - thank you for your advise !

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

      Lacazette is the worry really. If he plays 90 mins midweek then somthing like Laca to Mitro /Wilson / jimi and camrasa to Anderson could be a winner

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

        I already have Anderson , any other upgrade suggestions ?

        1. BOATIES FC
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 5 Years
          5 years, 3 months ago

          Sorry missed that. Not too many other good ones in that price range sadly. laca to Ings can't get you sane can it?

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

            Just outside of my price range sadly

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

    If Laporte plays the full game tomorrow, would you ship him for Digne / van Dijk for free?

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

      No. But would consider that transfer for GW19.

    2. mrmrscott
      • 12 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      He will be rested

  11. mik-hail-tal
    • 5 Years
    5 years, 3 months ago

    Am I mad to believe Trippier will be more nailed on now that he has rest during his injuries ?

    1. Going Home
      • 12 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      Aurier injured, Trippier well rested, Trippier also miles better than Aurier and KWP.

      I wouldn't say nailed, but I'm happy to own

    2. FFSbet.com
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      Hmm dont think so,they play 4 PL games in 10 days.

      If i get 2-3 games out of him i am happy.

      1. Going Home
        • 12 Years
        5 years, 3 months ago

        That worried me, but always two clear days off between games and the middle two games at home. I would expect three starts if I'm honest - four if Aurier remains out

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

    Just noticed me and my cup opponent got the same score. Who goes through? Not that I really care

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

      Most goals scored in the Gameweek
      Fewest goals conceded in the Gameweek
      Virtual coin toss

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

        him

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

      Can you see your next opponent? If no then he won

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

        Ah, no I can't. Is it on least transfers? He's pretty much a dead team

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

          hellloooooo

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

            Is that actually how it works? Wow

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

              does seem pretty stupid, but hey, like you say - who cares...

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

                People who care enough to post the question I guess

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

              Why wow?

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

          Most goals scored in the Gameweek
          Fewest goals conceded in the Gameweek
          Virtual coin toss

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

    Ryan to Fabianski this week?

    Also, how would you fit Everton assets for GW19?

    Ryan
    Robbo/Doherty/Alonso
    Hazard/Sterling/Son/FAnderson/Martial
    Auba/Jimenez

    Hart/Kamara/Balbuena/WB

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

      Yes.

      Martial to Richa.

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

      Fab may be rising tonight or tomorrow

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

    Questions for if i WC...
    1. Keep Fraser? 0.4 in value on him... could swap for Rich after nice fixture this gw?
    2. Robbo+Luiz or VVD + Alonso
    3. Stick with Fab set and forget and 4.0 bench fodder?

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

      1 Get Rich
      2 Robbo
      3 Yes

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

        Ty. Tempt3d to keep Fraser this week as nicer fixture

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

          Keep for this week. I also have 0.3 value in him, but will be getting Richa for him next week. It's about points, not money

  15. Warby84
    • 8 Years
    5 years, 3 months ago

    Tempted to go 4-5-1 with ings as 2nd striker, could get a mdf if
    Sane,Sterling,Hazard,Rich,Anderson
    Kane Ings

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

      i have this but auba mane and snodgrass 🙂

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

        instead of kane rich and anderson

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

          So you haven’t got this......

          And neither do i really lol

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

      I basically already have this but no Rich and Chicha instead if Ings, if i were to go large in midfield, i can’t help but feel i’d want Salah

  16. Ambrosiana Inter
    • 6 Years
    5 years, 3 months ago

    Would u wildcard this team?
    Ederson
    Van Dijk,Luiz,Bellerin#, AWB,Digne
    Salah,Sané,Mkitarian,Moura,Murphy
    Chicharito,Kane,Mitrovic
    ????

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

      I'm in same predicament... gonna just wait til cup I think

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

      is that your team? dif to the one in your link... gmwk 16 link to go straight to 110pointer 🙂 haha

      I wouldn't WC that just yet

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

    Why do people play both robbo and jimmy this week. Its pointless

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

      You can have a good score even though one of your players blank

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

      If only there was some way for Robertson to score points that didn't required keeping a clean sheet 🙂

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

      Elaborate

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

      tl;dr: It really isn't.

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

      Both can score or assist.

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

      Sometimes you have too play players against eachother.

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

    Would love any recommendations 🙂

    Mccarthy Hamer
    Robbo Kola* Digne Doherty AWB
    Mane Eriksen Richa Fraser Snoddy
    Kane Auba Jimenez

    1.7 ITB 1FT

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

      Erikson >>> Sterling/Sane

  19. Champagne supernova
    • 9 Years
    5 years, 3 months ago

    Anyone considering Ings, Hasenhutle could get them playing well.
    I’m thinking Wilson➡️Ings for gameweek19

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

      I am.
      This week

    2. Sun Jihai
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      Small issue is he has Man City and Chelsea in GW20/21

  20. Ligdon
    • 8 Years
    5 years, 3 months ago

    Auba is the man for captaincy this week no doubt

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

      Nah its Sterling

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

        This

  21. Goonsquad245
    • 7 Years
    5 years, 3 months ago

    Being seduced by the power 5...

    2FT

    A) Kane -> Ings, Brooks -> Haz
    B) Alonso -> Jonny, Wilson -> Kamara, Brooks -> Haz (-4)
    C) Forget Haz this week, Brooks -> Snoddy for free, roll one

    Fab Hamer
    Alonso Robbo Laporte Doherty AWB
    Sterling Sane Rich Anderson Brooks
    Kane Jimenez Wilson

    Thanks!

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

      C

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

    How much patience are you keeping with Auba? What if he blanks against Burnley with Brighton a few days later?

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

      If he blanks against Burnley, I'm ditching

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

      What if?

      We just don’t know. I’d expect him to get something in these games

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

      Blanking isn't the clincher. It's about the performance of the player andthe team for me.

      The team weren't great at the weekend, but they still scored a couple. Aubameyang won't score all of them, but he did get pretty close to some attacking returns.

      Plus he has a decent history, and with Ozl/Ramsey returning to action, we'll hopefully see some more creativity and bite in the final third.

      Burnley is unlikely to play expansive football, so you have to take it in context. If Auba blanks against them, it doesn't stop him getting a hattrick against Brighton.

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

        Besides, there's a good chance he's rested against Burnley to start against Brighton. I try not to let the returns influence me too much when there are so many more important factors flying around

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

        Well said !

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

          Thanks Amey 🙂

  23. slove
    • 6 Years
    5 years, 3 months ago

    Lacazette and Bennett to Mitrovic and Trippier a solid move?

  24. Maddi Son
    • 6 Years
    5 years, 3 months ago

    Good one week punt defender for 5.0m? Not Digne. Cheers

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

      Holebas, Ake, Yedlin, All 5 Huddersfield defs

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

      Newcastle defender

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

      Kola if fit, Shaw if fit , Yedlin?

  25. Alexis Nonsense
    • 8 Years
    5 years, 3 months ago

    Who would you rather have for gw 17:

    Kane or Auba ?

    Kane has potential now that Eriksen is back, but face Everton away

    Auba looking good, and vs Burnley (5-4-1 game killers) but Laca might be favoured?

    1. Alexis Nonsense
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      meant gw 18

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

      Everton got beat by Watford, i’m sure Kane will do just fine.

      Ahhh na can do just as well if they break Burnley early on

      1. BOATIES FC
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 5 Years
        5 years, 3 months ago

        Pedant alert. Wasn't it a draw? Digne free kick equaliser

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

          Yes, but was speaking more of in a ‘up until that point’, as in beat well and truly as a team, i didn’t make that clear. But yes it was a draw

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

      Auba, but I wouldnt buy either if I didnt already own.

      1. Alexis Nonsense
        • 8 Years
        5 years, 3 months ago

        I have both, getting rid of one to fund better assets in mid

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

      Kane

  26. Rhodes your boat
    • 7 Years
    5 years, 3 months ago

    Ideas with this lot dropped 70k last few weeks

    Ederson hamer
    Alonso robbo bellerin** Digne balbuena
    Sane siggy f.anderson Fraser guendouzi
    Kane auba success

    1FT 1.6itb

    1. Just a fountain
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      Success to Ings could be a way to use the cash

  27. Just a fountain
    • 9 Years
    5 years, 3 months ago

    Afternoon gents
    Are we expecting any rotation during Xmas for GK? Does it usually happen much?

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

      Never happen IMO

    2. Andy'81
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      I can't see much rotation at the GK position. Everyone else can be a bit of a crapshoot.

    3. Just a fountain
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      Thanks guys. I'm about to sell my 2nd GK and keep Fab to raise money. Worried Fabianski may enjoy Xmas too much.

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

        I'm doing the same FWIW. Keane and patricio to trippier and cheapo. Looking for a possible realistic cover for fabs. Only 0.1 off adrian, which would have been the best cover.

  28. Crofty92
    • 6 Years
    5 years, 3 months ago

    Somehow holding onto a decent OR even though don't think team looks that great, not making changing unless necessary seems to be working for me!

    2FT this week so worthwhile doing something, any ideas?

    Kola owners keeping him?

    Particio
    Digne - Robertson - Kola - Diop - AWB
    Salah - Rich - Sterling - Anderson - McTominay
    Kane - Wilson - Ings

    0.7itb

  29. simong1
    • 5 Years
    5 years, 3 months ago

    Snodgrass (WAT) or Fraser (BHA) for next GW? (already have Wilson)

    1. Crofty92
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      Snodgrass

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

    When is the last exact time to use a wc? Before gw 20 deadline??

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

      The first wildcard will be available from the start of the season until 29 Dec 14:00.

      https://fantasy.premierleague.com/a/help

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

      Yes

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

      Ty