Scout Notes

Shaqiri sinks Man United as Wolves finally keep clean sheet

Liverpool returned to the summit of the Premier League with their impressive 3-1 win over Manchester United on Sunday afternoon.

While the usual suspects had little Fantasy involvement against the Red Devils, there were still plenty of lessons to be learned.

Meanwhile, there was finally defensive returns for Wolves after a long few months as the problems at Bournemouth worsen.

We’ve got all the Fantasy talking points from both matches in this Scout Notes article.

Liverpool 3-1 Manchester United

Goals: Sadio Mané (£9.6m), Xherdan Shaqiri x2 (£7.1m) | Jesse Lingard (£6.7m)

Assists: Fabinho (£5.5m)

Xherdan Shaqiri (£7.1m) showed once again just how much he loves playing at Anfield after he emerged from the bench to beat Manchester United on Sunday afternoon. After starting the five matches prior to Gameweek 17, he was named among the substitutes for the first time since Gameweek 11, but that didn’t stop him from producing an impressive display. Such was the quality of his contribution, Shaqiri was able to secure all three bonus points despite being on the pitch for just 20 minutes. Four of his five Premier League goals this season (and two of his four assists) have now come in front of the Anfield faithful, making him a serious prospect for Liverpool home matches. His recent involvement has set him up as a potential alternative to the more expensive options around him in the Liverpool squad, and the fact that he can even produce 14-point hauls off the bench is massively in his favour too.

Unfortunately for those expecting an instant follow-up to Mohamed Salah‘s (£13.1m) hat-trick against Bournemouth, he had a quiet game compared to many of his team-mates. Despite playing as the centre-forward once again, the Egyptian did not have a single shot inside the Manchester United penalty area and two of his team-mates registered more total goal attempts. Furthermore, he ranked third among Liverpool players for chances created too. It was a performance that might have helped some managers make the decision to move him on with options such as Eden Hazard (£11.0m) or Leroy Sané (£9.6m) offering better captain potential over Christmas.

Generally, though, Liverpool looked more like their former attacking selves against their arch-rivals, especially in the opening 30 minutes. Across the whole game, they made a mockery of Manchester United’s shot count, besting them by a total of 36 to six.

“The brilliant start was one of the best performances we had since I’m in Liverpool, to be honest, not only this season. The first half an hour was outstanding, outstanding.” – Jurgen Klopp

Roberto Firmino (£9.2m) was in an inspired mood, firing off no fewer than seven efforts in the penalty area. He was unfortunate not to come away with any attacking returns. His pass to Salah late in the second-half was diverted away from the Egyptian by Nemanja Matić (£5.0m) into the path of Shaqiri for his second goal, meaning he did not get the assist for it.

There was another excellent display from Andrew Robertson (£6.5m), even if he only emerged with two points. He was unfortunate not to register any attacking returns as he created four chances in the match, afforded plenty of space on Liverpool’s left-flank. As we know, his delivery was once again very consistent. He also proved how capable he is at both ends of the pitch too, making a crucial second-half interception to keep the score level when Romelu Lukaku (£10.7m) was lurking at the back-post for Manchester United.

“If you want, yes (when asked if Robertson symbolises the growth of Liverpool’s team under Klopp). So what we did today was change it a little bit. We brought Sadio on the right side and Naby was in the half-space, so that’s how we opened [the game]. Man United was playing rather man-orientated, and that’s why Robbo had space and he obviously used that really well. He’s in a good moment, honestly, and that helps as well.” – Jurgen Klopp

Also impressing was right-back Nathaniel Clyne (£4.5m) who came into the side for his first Premier League appearance since May 2017. It was exactly the kind of performance Jurgen Klopp could have asked for with recent defensive injuries. Trent Alexander-Arnold (£5.3m) is highly unlikely to be involved in the next few matches while Joe Gomez (£5.0m) and Joel Matip (£4.9m) are also out. That actually means that for a portion of Christmas, Clyne could prove an excellent budget route into the Liverpool defence at just £4.5m. Klopp was full of praise for him, claiming that he has trained as a true professional in his time out of the side, despite not having much of a look-in. It is worth saying that the cross for Manchester United’s goal, only the second conceded in the Premier League at Anfield this year, came down Clyne’s side of the pitch, although the fault was more that of goalkeeper Alisson (£5.7m) than anyone else. That mistake aside, there was nothing major to suggest that Liverpool won’t continue to deliver defensive returns in the coming weeks.

“Nathaniel Clyne: his first [Premier League] game of the season in mid-December and he plays with that performance. We were not one second sure that he can play the 90 minutes, [but] obviously it was no problem and he could do it. It was brilliant the way he adapted to the style and stuff like this after not being involved at all. Since I am in, he played [close to] 100 or something games or so, then he got a bad injury and then he was out. It doesn’t help. In this moment, Trent came out, Joe got injured and stuff like that. Life and the situation changed. You can train at the highest level and you have still to wait. Is that nice? No. Is it a job? Yes. Because Clyney did that and trained at a really high level, he could perform like he performed tonight, which was just amazing.” – Jurgen Klopp

James Milner (£5.6m) missed out on the big match due to a muscle problem.

“(Milner) felt his muscle a little bit so we cannot take the risk.” – Jurgen Klopp

Manchester United rarely looked like causing Liverpool much trouble at Anfield and it truly felt inevitable that they would be beaten. That says a lot about the state Jose Mourinho’s men are in. Paul Pogba (£7.8m) was benched for the fourth time in six matches as the Red Devils’ boss preferred to use Matic, Jesse Lingard (£6.7m) and Ander Herrera (£5.0m) in central midfield.

“I am happy with Matic, Lingard and Herrera. I think the team lately with Herrera, Matic and Lingard, the team lost some qualities but at the same time we became more aggressive, more simple and more intense without the ball and that is what I think we need to play a fast team like Liverpool is.” – Jose Mourinho

It says a lot about Mourinho’s relationship with the media, and his consideration for Fantasy managers that so many of the players he named in the side to face Liverpool were either yellow or red-flagged before kick-off. In fact, every member of the back-four he initially went with fitted that description. Chris Smalling (£5.6m) and the previously unavailable Victor Lindelöf (£4.8m) were chosen at centre-back although the former was forced to withdraw following an injury in the warm-up, replaced by Eric Bailly (£5.0m). Matteo Darmian (£4.6m) was used at left-back again with Ashley Young (£5.7m) on the right, while Diogo Dalot (£5.3m) spent the first 45 minutes operating on the right of midfield, before being replaced by Marouane Fellaini (£4.9m). That was when Mourinho shifted to a more traditional 4-3-3.

“They gave absolutely everything. Honest people, they gave absolutely everything. Eric Bailly knows he is playing one minute before the game. [Victor] Lindelof trained one day to play, [Diogo] Dalot trained one day to play, [Matteo] Darmian trained one day to play, Ashley Young played with a sore ankle, I could go on and on and on. I repeat I am really, really happy with the players I had on the pitch with their attitude, with their effort, I am more than happy. Because I am more than happy I assume the responsibilities of the defeat and I want them to be hidden behind me.” – Jose Mourinho

Liverpool XI (4-4-1-1): Alisson; Robertson, van Dijk, Lovren, Clyne; Keïta (Shaqiri 70′), Fabinho, Wijnaldum, Mané (Henderson 84′); Firmino; Salah.

Manchester United XI (4-1-4-1): De Gea; Young, Lindelöf, Bailly, Darmian; Rashford, Matić, Herrera (Martial 79′), Dalot (Fellaini 45′); Lingard (Mata 85′); Lukaku.

Wolves 2-0 Bournemouth

Goals: Raúl Jiménez (£6.2m), Ivan Cavaleiro (£5.2m)

Assists: Diogo Jota (£5.9m), Helder Costa (£4.8m)

Wolves appear to be very much back on track in terms of both Premier League results but also FPL appeal, as they strung together their third successive win. Bournemouth were the latest side to be defeated by Nuno Espirito Santo’s newly-promoted outfit, the Molineux hosts completely deserved winners according to the expected data that can be found in the Fantasy Football Scout members area.

Raúl Jiménez (£6.2m) continued as Wolves’ main goal threat, offering great value in the mid-price striker bracket. His first-half goal was a fifth of the season for the Mexican and his sixth goal involvement since Gameweek 11. It will be interesting to see what he can deliver against Liverpool (home), Tottenham (away) and Manchester City (away) between now and Gameweek 22, after he scored points against both Spurs and Arsenal last month. Gameweek 19 and 21 matches against Fulham (away) and Crystal Palace (home) look like excellent opportunities for more attacking returns for Jiménez, who only grows in popularity week by week.

“This season we have scored more goals in the second half, so it was important for us to manage the game after scoring in the first half. I saw Diogo was going to shoot/cross and that’s the reason I was waiting there in the perfect moment to be there and to score.” – Raúl Jiménez

Of particular interest for those invested in Wolves was the fact that they picked up their first clean sheet since Gameweek 8. There were three factors which contributed to this. The first was a surprise, but welcome, return for left-back Jonny (£4.3m) who came back earlier than expected from what was believed to be a fairly serious injury. Secondly, Bournemouth started a second match in a row without Callum Wilson (£6.9m) in the starting line-up and suffered for it. The striker did come on for a 32-minute cameo but offered little. In fact, Bournemouth sit bottom for shots inside the box and efforts on target across the last four Gameweeks. Finally, Nuno revealed after the game that securing a clean sheet had been a specific aim set before his team for Gameweek 17, so everything they did against Bournemouth was done with that in mind.

“We want to build a shape which is versatile and adaptable enough to any opposition required. There were moments when we had good possession of the ball and counter-attacked, but all the game we defended well. The first principle is a clean sheet which is very important. Everyone was working together as a team because the only solution is to defend and attack as a team.” – Nuno Espirito Santo.

New owners of Matt Doherty (£5.1m) were rewarded at the first time of asking with that clean sheet, although the marauding right-back did not offer as much attacking threat as usual. He did not record any efforts on goal and played no key passes either. That was very much in keeping with the aims that Nuno had set for the game, Wolves opting to stay tight and organised rather than stretch their shape.

Nuno actually diverted from his usual 3-4-3 formation to go with a 3-4-1-2 for the match. Youngster Morgan Gibbs-White (£4.3m) came in for Helder Costa (£4.8m) to play in a number 10 role and proved a key part of the Wolves attack. Although Costa came on at half-time and created more chances in 45 minutes than any other player in the entire game, putting up the assist for Ivan Cavaleiro‘s (£5.2m) stoppage-time strike.

Diogo Jota (£5.9m) continued his impressive form and delivered on the faith shown by Adam in our latest Scoutcast. On the back of him being tipped both on the show and in our Spot the Differential article for Gameweek 17, Jota chalked up a second assist in two matches, the fourth goal he has been involved in since Gameweek 15. The 22-year-old FPL midfielder has now started the last three in a row, although he was pulled off at half-time with an injury.

“We have to check. He was not able to continue the game. We have received the immediate information but now we have to assess him and the doctor has to assess him. We hope it’s not too serious.” – Nuno Espirito Santo

Bournemouth’s aforementioned problems in front of goal ensured they went back-to-back games without finding the net for the first time in the Premier League this season. It is almost certainly no coincidence that such a feat was achieved when Wilson was absent from the starting line-up for two matches in a row.

If the England striker can recover his full fitness to start at home against Brighton in Gameweek 18, he is probably worth holding onto, as is Ryan Fraser (£6.3m). The Seagulls remain the worst side for defending set pieces in away matches this season, where both Wilson and Fraser excel for goal threat and creativity respectively. It will be the perfect opportunity for Eddie Howe and his struggling Cherries to get out of a two-game winless streak.

The injury problems worsened for Bournemouth this weekend though. Simon Francis (£4.4m) was ruled out with a hip injury while Tyrone Mings (£4.3m) picked up a back injury at Molineux. With so many fitness problems either in defence or central midfield, it is no surprise that only Burnley have allowed more goal attempts in the penalty box as Bournemouth in the last four Gameweeks. Furthermore, no team has conceded more goals in that time either.

“We’re in a difficult spell with injuries, we lost Simon Francis this week and Tyrone Mings during the game. He was in a lot of pain, I haven’t spoken to him before this press conference but it’s a knock in his back but it left him in a lot of pain. Hopefully, he’ll be OK. The last thing he wanted to do was to come off, there was no way he could continue. It’s a difficult spell for us, we’ve lost key players and we’re stretched defensively but it’s a challenge for us to rise to.” – Eddie Howe

Wolves XI (3-4-1-2): Patrício; Boly, Coady, Bennett; Jonny, Neves, Moutinho, Doherty; Gibbs-White (Saïss 75′); Jota (Costa 45′), Jiménez (Cavaleiro 89′).

Bournemouth XI (3-4-2-1): Begović; Mings (Rico 36′), Aké, Cook; Daniels, Lerma, Surman, Ibe (Wilson 58′); Fraser, Stanislas (Mousset 80′); King.

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2,172 Comments Post a Comment
  1. Football Heaven
    • 7 Years
    5 years, 3 months ago

    Best 4.5 and under defender? Have AWB so thinking Schindler or Femenía

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

      All not very good man, balbuena

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

      Or Jonny

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

      Diop ?

    4. panda07
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      Jonny might be a good option depending on who else you have

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

      Jonny for me.But wolves tough fixtures next 5

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

    What transfer would you do this week with this lot?

    Schmeichel
    TAA Kolasinac Alonso
    Pereyra Sterling Richarlison Anderson Hazard
    Mitrovic Kane

    Stekelenburg Kamara Digne AWB

    0 ITB & 1 FT

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

      Roll

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

      Nice team, the community have done well!

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

        Cheers dude

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

      Maybe get a new keeper?

  3. panda07
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    5 years, 3 months ago

    Just had a shocker of a GW with 38 points. What changes would you make?

    1FT 0ITB

    Ederson
    Robbo Alonso Luiz
    Salah Sterling FAnderson Richarlison Hojbjerg
    Auba Wilson

    Hamer Success Doherty AWB

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

      Roll

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

      I would start Doherty over Hojbjerg and save the free transfer then use the two next week to downgrade Alonso or Salah and upgrade elsewhere.

    3. Team Bobcat
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      I would look and jiminez and Ings as replacements for success and wilson. Firmino for me just feels better than auba. Aguero would be yhe ideal big hitter if you can afford. Not a lot wrong with your team as it stands

  4. J T
    • 6 Years
    5 years, 3 months ago

    Fab
    Doherty Kola* Taa*
    Sterling Sane Hazard Fraser Rich
    Chicha Kane
    Button | WanB Bennet Quaner 3.3itb

    Have a defensive conundrum. Would like to keep TAA if he’s not out for long, same with Kola, Doh & Bennet have tougher fixture along with WanB. Would like Digne but he also has a tough fixture. Need help getting a decent 3 out but no idea who to sell? Any help much appreciated

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

      If TAA and Kola will be fit soon,
      You can upgrade Bennett.

      1. J T
        • 6 Years
        5 years, 3 months ago

        Yeah wanted to do Bennet > Digne but really annoyingly he has a tough game this weekend. Might just night the bullet

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

          Doesnt matter. You’re buying him not for one gw only but for a long period. So this argument is a bit pointless.

    2. panda07
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      Bennett to Robbo? I had a Liverpool double up in defence and it served me well

      1. J T
        • 6 Years
        5 years, 3 months ago

        Yeah actually hadn’t considered this! Strongly considering thx

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

    I have been playing with the wildcard but I have two free transfers, so thinkiing of doing this for a -4 hit:

    Kane, Aubu and McDonald -> Aguero, Hazard and Kamara

    a. stupid
    b. very stupid
    c. do it anyway

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

      A and C

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

      Well it's stupid to do it now ahead of the league cup games if that's any help.

    3. J T
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      McDonald!? Lol.

      Maybe a week early for Kun? And Jesus looks set to steal some of his minutes now

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

        Why too early for aguero ? Thought he was fit

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

          He has to be fit! 🙂

        2. J T
          • 6 Years
          5 years, 3 months ago

          Hasn’t played any minutes yet

    4. panda07
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      A

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

      A

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

      Only Auba+Mac >> Hazard+Kamara

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

        could very will be that - but I have no Man City mid/attackers, I dont like that

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

        Selling Auba before Burnley at home. V good suggestion, mate. 🙂

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

          You can see that as getting Hazard before Leister home too 😉

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

            and I could sell Kane instead - a total of 3 scenarios 🙂

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

              But u will want him as captain in the following 2 home fixtures ha

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

                To get a grand total of 10 pts

    7. Team Bobcat
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      We will know after this weekend if it pays off.

      Aguero & Ings my target men

  6. SAKA AND EMILE SMITH ROWE
    • 7 Years
    5 years, 3 months ago

    Roll the FT then make 3 transfers next GW (-4)?

    Fabianski (WAT)
    Trippier (eve) Kolasinac (BUR) Schindler (SOT)
    Sterling (CPA) Sane (CPA) B.Silva (CPA) F.Anderson (WAT) Fraser (BHA)
    Kane (eve) Lacazette (BUR)

    *Steele, TAA, AWB, Kamara*

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

    Anyone help me out?
    Looking to get Hazard in but can’t work out best way?!

    Alisson, Steklenburg

    Doherty, Alonso, AWB, TAA, Digne

    Anderson, Sane, Sterling, Son, Holjberg

    Kane, Wilson, Jimenez

    Thinking Kane out?? Help please?

    1. Meinhoff
      • 11 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      Sell Alonso and do Son to Hazo

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

        That was my initial thought wasn’t sure about getting rid of alonso tho

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

      I'd downgrade Alonso instead of kane

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

        Alonso downgrade makes sense. Is it risky getting rid?

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

          I did it 3 gws ago to get kane & keep hazard.
          😉
          Risky yes.
          But his stats also have regressed for last few gws which makes him the cash cow

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

            Very true he seems to be less attacking right now

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

            He still has more points than all but 4 players in the game at just 7mil. I'd keep him. And Kane seems overpriced to me. At that cost he should be hitting double figure scores nearly every week.

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

              Look at his points after gw 4.
              Less then Doherty during that time !

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

                Doherty also has more points than Kane since GW 4. And Kane only has 7 points more than Alonso over that time. Is that really worth 5.6M?

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

              That’s my issue with Kane?! That’s why I considered swapping Kane for hazard cheaper striker

    3. ESilva23
      • 5 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      Without requiring surgery, Sterling out is the simplest thing you could do, but I'd hold on and monitor the ankle injury the got just before coming off yesterday.

      Any money in the bank? FTs?

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

        1 FT and 0.5m in the bank

        1. ESilva23
          • 5 Years
          5 years, 3 months ago

          I'd say wait - you want Alonso in that Defense this week given other matchups/TAA health question mark. Then, with 2 FTs you can make a move to Haz before the midweek gw19

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

            That makes sense good point

  8. Meinhoff
    • 11 Years
    5 years, 3 months ago

    Is Deulofeu a good option? I think I want some Watford, they playing well and have some nice fixtures coming up

    1. Ghost Gooner
      • 10 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      Decent alternative if you can't afford Pereyra

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

      Rotation prone player.

    3. Team Bobcat
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      Not enough minutes for my liking

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

    Great to hear this as a liverpool fan
    https://twitter.com/Sennesation/status/1074732855203377153?s=19

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

    Luiz decent option in for TAA?

    Chelsea in reasonably good form, nice fixtures, Luiz pretty nailed

    Yay or nay?

    Appreciate any opinions - considering Trippier but nervous of his gametime/fitness...

    1. Meinhoff
      • 11 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      Yeah, thinking about getting him myself, although I sold Alonso couple of weeks ago, and Chelsea don't look great defensively, they have the best fixtures on paper

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

      Getting luiz in my WC if that's any help 🙂

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

      Okay thanks guys

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

      I did exactly this move. Want Tripps in due course too though.

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

    Best defender for 4.7 mil.. have fab in goal.. thinking is it too much to double up on West Ham?

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

      Yes, it is as they aren’t that good defensively.

      There’re some other okayisg options, so do your research.

    2. On The Up
      • 14 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      jonny

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

        Who’s jonny?!

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

      Schindler

    4. ESilva23
      • 5 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      Lowe is interesting given his attacking return possibilities and decent run of fixtures for huddersfield

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

    Anyone doing salah>sterling this week ?

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

      It’ll be a popular move for sure which can backfire quickly, though.

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

        it sure can but tempting

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

      2 more weeks for Salah

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

    What do you think to this for - 4?
    TAA and siggy to Clyne and shaqiri. Got no other Liverpool

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

      Meh

    2. Meinhoff
      • 11 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      Nah

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

      Weird

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

      Noooooooope

    5. Team Bobcat
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      I would try and crow bar VVD in. Shakiri doing well but not getting enough minutes. Pedro edges him

  14. FC Hakkebøf
    • 7 Years
    5 years, 3 months ago

    I want both hazard and Aguero. But fitting them in rn is somewhat of an impossible task ( without removing other great options)

    Who should be my priority first? And what would you do with my current squad? 1 ft and 0.6 itb

    Fabs
    Alonso TAA Diop
    Sane Mahrez Son Martial (ouch) Richarlison
    Kane Lacazette

    Im really clueless rn. Help is very much appreciated. Listed some options below as to what I COULD do.

    A) Laca + Alonso -> Aguero (C) + Lovren -4 (leaves me 0.9 itb to upgrade Mahrez to Hazard by downgrading either Martial or Richarlison @option B)

    B) Martial + Mahrez -> Hazard + Snoddy -4 (then do A later)

    C) Something else

    D) Save. Christmas is too unpredictable to take hits

    Sorry for long post, hope a few of you still respond regardless.

    TA

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

      Who's on your bench?

    2. Halmari Tea
      • 5 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      aguero has 0 minutes recently. Wait a GW for him. Might get a cameo next week or max 60 min start. 4 fixtures in 12 days

    3. ESilva23
      • 5 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      Who's your bench rn?

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

      Wait until midweek. Mahrez could play Saturday.

      If it were me I'd want rid of martial and Lacazette, so would go for Laca and martial to hazard and Jimmy

    5. The 5% Team
      • 5 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      I would say B...both Martial and Mahrez aren't the sure starters that Hazard and Snoddy are, important in this period of the year

  15. On The Up
    • 14 Years
    5 years, 3 months ago

    TAA to Lovren...Talk to me

    1. JamieC180
      • 5 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      Short term might be feasible

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

      U won't think about it when kloppy says he is fit on friday

  16. CRO KLOPP
    • 6 Years
    5 years, 3 months ago

    Any suggestions here,1ft 0.1 itb

    Ryan
    Alonso TAA Digne
    Hazard Sane Richarlison Anderson
    Kane Auba Jimenez
    Hamer Hojbjerg Doherty AWB

    1. On The Up
      • 14 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      save

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

      Doherty ahead of hojbjerg.
      Do look at Ryan replacement sooner than later.

      1. CRO KLOPP
        • 6 Years
        5 years, 3 months ago

        Cheers, sounds sensible

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

        Good suggestion this time.

        1. CRO KLOPP
          • 6 Years
          5 years, 3 months ago

          You and me have same points OR mate

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

            I’m coming from 500K OR, mate. Hope I’ll keep it up. 🙂

            1. CRO KLOPP
              • 6 Years
              5 years, 3 months ago

              Yes I know, I ve had great start,going nowhere after that, stuck here
              Good job keep up

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

                Thanks, mate. You too!

                PS: I’m still waiting you to make a twitter acc, haha.

                1. CRO KLOPP
                  • 6 Years
                  5 years, 3 months ago

                  Slowly getting there,I have just installed Viber, hahahaha

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

                    Hahah, don’t use it.

                    What about WhatsApp? 😀

                    1. CRO KLOPP
                      • 6 Years
                      5 years, 3 months ago

                      Nope, that's too much lol

  17. JamieC180
    • 5 Years
    5 years, 3 months ago

    Evening, gents.

    Current team:
    Ederson
    TAA - Robertson - Alonso
    Richarlison - Sterling - F.Anderson - Sane
    Jiminez - Auba - Wilson

    Thinking of downgrading Ederson and Alonso to either do:
    Rich --> Hazard
    Wilson --> Aguero

    What do we think about those moves, which is preferable? I have to admit I'm loathe to lose Alonso - any better ways you can see?

    1. Team Bobcat
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      Ings in place of wilson not a bad option but not at Alonso expense.

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

    Is it too late to get Doherty for TAA?

    1. On The Up
      • 14 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      not at all. i have taa and thinking lovren

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

      Take a look at Jonny.

  19. Athletic Nasherbo
    • 7 Years
    5 years, 3 months ago

    What would you do with this team? 2FT 0.8ITB

    Ederson
    Alonso Robertson Doherty
    Sterling Sane Son Richarlison Fraser
    Kane Chicharito

    button Digne Success WB

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

      Alonso+son >> Hazard+defender

      1. Athletic Nasherbo
        • 7 Years
        5 years, 3 months ago

        Could do Haz + Holebas

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

          If Son play the cup tie which is likely I'd pull the trigger.
          Hazard has hit purple patch again

  20. Krafty Werks
    • 9 Years
    5 years, 3 months ago

    Have decided i'm moving Maddison on now with Chelsea and Man City next two, who would you say is best replacement up to 7.4 please? (Have Felipe Anderson already) Thanks.

    A - Shaqiri
    B - Mkhitaryan
    C - Richarlison
    D - Siggy
    E - Willian/Pedro
    F - Martial

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

      Martial, followed by Rich

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

        No way. Mourinho is destroying United.

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

      C

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

    Time to WC?

    Pat / Foster
    Rob / Laporte / Kola / Bennet / AWB
    Mo / Eriksn/ Fraser/ Snod /Stephens
    Kane / Auba / Jimenez

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

      Get some city attackers

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

      Depends on how many changes you want to make.

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

        Sorry. Got only 1 ft. 0.3 itb.
        Ive done -4 twice the last few GWs so I feel its either 1 simple transfer now, or its WC.
        Dont want to switch Salah for city players before next two fixtures. A bit reluctant to go Aguero just yet....

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

      If you'd like to switch from big money up front to MF, a WC is perfect

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

    Deulofeu or Ings ?

    1. Sarcastic WarnocK
      • 5 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      Deulofeu

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

      My question too.
      Currently leaning towards ings

    3. Team Bobcat
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      This is simple. Ings plays when fit. Has scored hansomly also. He IS FIT.

      Delefou doesnt get enough minutes. Evrn if he got enough minutes I doubt he competes with Ings

  23. AdamJ91
    • 8 Years
    5 years, 3 months ago

    Fabianski, Hamer
    Robertson, Kolasinac, Doherty, Schindler, AWB
    Sterling, Sane, Richarlison, Snodgrass, Gunnarsson
    Kane, Auba, Wilson

    1 FT; 0.3 ITB

    Any changes needed or should I just roll the transfer?

  24. Joey Barton and Friends
    • 12 Years
    5 years, 3 months ago

    Is TAA out for a GW or a few weeks? Not that keen on getting rid of him

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

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

    Hamer, Kamara, Bissaka, Balbuena

    Patricio out // Fabianski in is the move I am considering

    Other suggestions?

  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. Joey Barton and Friends
      • 12 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      hard to see where all your cash is being spent. Your midfield needs some upgrading esp with Bou and Eve tough fixtures. Siggy + cash to a big hitter

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

      Downgrade Kane, get Haz

  27. thischarmingman
    • 12 Years
    5 years, 3 months ago

    For next few gwks (wc still in hand), would you do something like this?
    Kane + Rich --> Chicharito/Rondon/Ings + Sterling

    I have no City as it stands:

    Fabianski
    Robertson, Alonso, Digne, Doherty
    Felipe Anderson, Hazard, Salah, Richarlison
    Jiménez, Kane
    Hamer, Wan-Bissaka, Kamara, Fraser
    (.2 bank, 2FT)

  28. Andy Mac
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 6 Years
    5 years, 3 months ago

    Anyone seen any news on Kola and how serious his thigh injury is? Likely to be back for next GW or not? Cheers all!

    1. Team Bobcat
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 3 months ago

      After laat weeks massacre I guess he is fit and plays

  29. Pigsinblankets
    • 8 Years
    5 years, 3 months ago

    Fabianski Button
    Alonso Digne Kolasinac Doherty AWB
    Hazard Sane FAnderson Richarlison Brooks
    Kane Auba Kamara

    2FT, 0.4ITB.

    Keeping an eye on Kola, but potentially just do Brooks to Snoddy?

  30. Steinburg FC
    • 9 Years
    5 years, 3 months ago

    Lacazette+Richarlsen for Ings+Hazard Yay or ney?
    Have Snodgrass as 5th mid if i feel like benching Ings