Scout Notes

Arsenal and West Ham buck trends in surprise London Stadium result

A below-par Arsenal performance led to an unlikely blank against West Ham on Saturday afternoon.

Unai Emery’s Gunners were uncharacteristically poor in attack and asked very few questions of their London Stadium hosts in the Gameweek 22 opener.

Why Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang (£11.4m) followed up the captain hype of the last seven days with a frustrating two-pointer is the focus of this latest Scout Notes article.

West Ham 1-0 Arsenal

Goals: Declan Rice (£4.4m)

Assists: Samir Nasri (£5.5m)

Arsenal were well below their usual standard for offensive play in their 1-0 defeat to West Ham on Saturday. Emery named the exact same XI that put four past Fulham in Gameweek 21, with Alexandre Lacazette (£9.4m) alongside Aubameyang in attack, but the Gunners still offered little. In the first 21 Gameweeks of the campaign the Gunners averaged 1.95 big chances and 4.8 shots on target per match; against West Ham, they averaged zero and two in those respective categories.

The defeat also seems to have exposed problems delivering away from home for Arsenal. In their last four road trips, they have now registered an expected goals score of 4.40 compared to 10.29 in their last four Emirates Stadium encounters. They have also not won away from home since their trip to Bournemouth in November.

All of that meant a blank for Aubameyang who had been backed by this author as a strong captain candidate in Gameweek 22. considering he topped the league for expected goals in the last four Gameweeks and had notched up more shots than Salah and Hazard in that time.

With Lucas Torreira (£5.0m) named on the bench for a second consecutive Premier League match, and featuring only as a 59th-minute substitute, Arsenal lacked composure in midfield. Mark Noble (£4.8m) and Declan Rice (£4.4m) were clear winners in the central battle over the inexperienced Matteo Guendouzi (£4.4m). Like what happened against Fulham, the Gunners looked a little more fluid in attack after Torreira entered the fray, but by that stage, Aubameyang could only snatch at his chances, missing a great opportunity in the 63rd minute, before Alex Iwobi (£5.4m) grazed the far post when he was freed up on the left.

“We needed to attack more, better, but they defensively worked well. We created some chances but it wasn’t enough. In the first 20 minutes when we created more it was the time we started thinking of winning this match but after it was very difficult as we didn’t impose everything that we wanted.” – Unai Emery

Emery may come in for criticism for not starting Torreira, but also over Aaron Ramsey (£7.2m), supposedly soon to leave for Juventus, improved things when he came on. That will beg more questions about why he has been left out so often, and why Emery is prepared to let him leave. Meanwhile, Mesut Özil (£8.0m) was absent from the match-day squad entirely for supposedly tactical reasons.

“I decided that the players I have here were the best for this match. We have won with him, we have lost with him, he is not one player that is for sale. We know we can’t lose him.” – Unai Emery

What made Arsenal’s goalless display all the more perplexing was the fact that West Ham’s defence was in poor shape ahead of the game. The Hammers had just one Premier League clean sheet at home prior to kick-off and had slipped into the division’s bottom-five for shots conceded in the penalty box over the previous four Gameweeks. Furthermore, West Ham had been visibly suffering in the absence of centre-back Fabian Balbuena (£4.3m) of late, the Paraguayan now ruled out for six weeks. So just as Arsenal bucked their recent trends in attack, the Hammers responded in kind by unexpectedly stifling the visitors, collecting just a second clean sheet in front of their own supporters this season.

It is rather frustrating for Fantasy managers that Manuel Pellegrini’s men struggled to keep out the likes of Watford, Cardiff and Wolves at the London Stadium, their only home shut-outs coming against Arsenal and Chelsea. That meant another nine-point haul against top opposition for Lukasz Fabianski (£4.7m), who lost roughly 80,000 owners ahead of Gameweek 22.

While West Ham secured a rare clean sheet, Emery’s defensive problems continued in the capital. Initially, there was the boost of a return to fitness for three defensive players who were yellow-flagged before kick-off. Laurent Koscielny (£5.4m) started in the back-three while Nacho Monreal (£5.4m) and Hector Bellerín (£5.4m) were named on the bench. Ainsley Maitland-Niles (£4.4m) was preferred to the latter at right back but was replaced by him in the second half. On the other flank, Sead Kolasinac (£4.9m) kept his place despite the return of Monreal.

Those returns counted for nothing in the opening minutes of the second half when Rice put the hosts in front. Koscielny continued to show his rustiness since coming back from injury as it was his poor defensive header which was pounced upon by Samir Nasri (£5.5m) in the Arsenal box. With the Gunners’ back-line not expecting to be required so quickly after the failed clearance, Rice had all the time he needed to pick out the top corner. Arsenal have now conceded 10 times in their last four away matches and only Fulham and Bournemouth have shipped more goals on their travels this season than Emery’s men. For that reason, they may continue to be targeted by those holding attacking assets of their upcoming opponents.

Marko Arnautovic (£6.9m) was back to lead the West Ham line after being substituted as a precaution in the FA Cup third round. In truth, he wasn’t a constant thorn in Arsenal’s side and actually only registered one shot in the match. The Austrian was substituted in the 71st minute and waved to the West Ham fans, further fuelling rumours that his departure from the club is imminent. After the game, Pellegrini explained that he was replaced by Andy Carroll (£5.4m) because of the back pain felt against Birmingham City flaring up again.

“Marko felt the same pain in his back as he felt during the Cup so it was not good for him to take the risk to continue. He was part of the team and the complete team played well.” – Manuel Pellegrini

Playing loosely in the number 10 role behind Arnautovic was Nasri, making his full Premier League debut for West Ham. It was his first competitive fixture for over a year but he played well considering his absence from the game. Only two players registered more penalty box touches in the match than him, and it was his short pass to Rice which set up West Ham’s only goal. His inclusion in the starting XI was bad news for Robert Snodgrass (£5.4m) who dropped to the bench. Pellegrini was very pleased with Nasri’s performance and cited his versatility when discussing whether he would be a regular feature in the West Ham midfield.

“He was similar behind the striker, I don’t think that he is able to play in this moment on the wing or as a holding midfielder but sure in two or three games more he will be able to play in all the positions he did before. He played the right wing, left wing be near the position of Mark Noble, he doesn’t have any problem, he is a football player.” – Manuel Pellegrini

Not surprisingly, Nasri was unable to last the full match having managed only an hour in the FA Cup third round last week. He was substituted in the 70th minute, but Pellegrini remains unconcerned by his fitness.

“Yes, because Samir Nasri is a top player and when he has more minutes and his feet are 100 per cent he will make the difference as always he did in Arsenal and Manchester City. In that position it was very necessary for us to have those kind of players because the other three, Wilshere, Lanzini and Yarmolenko are injured, so Samir is improving and I am sure, because I trust a lot in his game, that he will continue to do so in the future.” – Manuel Pellegrini

Felipe Anderson (£7.4m) is now three matches in a row without attacking returns but showed some promise. He looked threatening every time West Ham bore down on Arsenal’s goal and touched the ball more times in the penalty box more times than any other player in the match.

West Ham United XI (4-2-3-1): Fabianski; Cresswell, Ogbonna, Diop, Zabaleta; Rice, Noble; Anderson, Nasri (Snodgrass 70′), Antonio (Obiang 81′); Arnautovic (Carroll 70′).

Arsenal XI (3-4-2-1): Leno; Koscielny, Sokratis, Mustafi (Ramsey 59′); Kolasinac, Xhaka (Torreira 59′), Guendouzi, Maitland-Niles (Bellerín 68′); Iwobi, Aubameyang; Lacazette.

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3,107 Comments Post a Comment
  1. Nightf0x
    • 9 Years
    5 years, 9 months ago

    Which?

    A) auba to aguero
    B) lovren to 4.9 def.
    C) auba romeu -4 to rashford richar or other duo (15.5)
    D) auba lovren -4 to aguero 4.9 def
    E) romeu lovren -4 to bednarek 5.3 mid

    1. Phil's Stamps
      • 13 Years
      5 years, 9 months ago

      b or c, or possibly d

  2. Phil's Stamps
    • 13 Years
    5 years, 9 months ago

    My (usually) first sub player needs a change:
    a) Snodgrass to Camarasa (leaves extra cash ITB for tinkering)
    b) Snodgrass to Deulofeu (more of a differrential, great next fixture)
    c) Snodgrass to Nasri (punty mcpuntychops)

    1. Nightf0x
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 9 months ago

      A or b

    2. Codetto
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 9 months ago

      Not Snoddy to Puncheon?

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

    Cant chelsea be quick and buy a striker? Looking to replace Auba but if chelsea buys wilson i know where my transfer is going...

    1. Hazz
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 9 months ago

      Fortunately it is looking like Higuain is very close 🙂

      https://twitter.com/fraporzio95/status/1084184962671218688?s=19

    2. IAWC ( It's a Wonderfu…
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 9 months ago

      higuan incoming

  4. Dream Killers 2.0
    • 8 Years
    5 years, 9 months ago

    Chiefs to beat Colts... 🙂

    1. Bielsa's Blue Bucket
      • 13 Years
      5 years, 9 months ago

      What time is kick of? 9:30? Cowboys at 01:30!

      1. Dream Killers 2.0
        • 8 Years
        5 years, 9 months ago

        9:30

        Chiefs 7-0 up and looking good.

        1. Bielsa's Blue Bucket
          • 13 Years
          5 years, 9 months ago

          Cheers mate, I'll switch it on now

  5. Sarriball Time
    • 5 Years
    5 years, 9 months ago

    Salah, Hazard, F. Anderson, Pogba , Billing. 0 in the bank.

    Should I transfer out F. Anderson or give him one more week. If yes then with whom...?

    1. Dream Killers 2.0
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 9 months ago

      9:30pm.

      Chiefs 7-0 up and looking good.

    2. Sarriball Time
      • 5 Years
      5 years, 9 months ago

      Please...?

      1. Dream Killers 2.0
        • 8 Years
        5 years, 9 months ago

        Give him another week. He looked good today.

        1. Sarriball Time
          • 5 Years
          5 years, 9 months ago

          Thanks, mate.

    3. SPorting
      • 13 Years
      5 years, 9 months ago

      FAnderson was the best player on the pitch today.

  6. Totally !rre!evant
    • 8 Years
    5 years, 9 months ago

    Moves need to be made tonight. Yes or No?

    Auba, Son, Schindler —> Rashford, Salah, Bednarek (-4) 0.0itb

    1. Bielsa's Blue Bucket
      • 13 Years
      5 years, 9 months ago

      Yeah

    2. Hits from the Bong
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 9 months ago

      Yeah why not

  7. McSauce
    • 14 Years
    5 years, 9 months ago

    Looking at my Leagues I think 40 is actually not far off the average!

    Lots had likes of Etheridge or Fab, Luiz, Pereira etc.

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

      Salah cap, Robbo and Fabianski/Etheridge is almost 40.

  8. pundit of punts
    • 11 Years
    5 years, 9 months ago

    Alright then, thoughts on this please -

    Son + Vardy + Alonso ➡ Salah + Arnautovic/Jimenez + 5.5 defender(Gomez) for -8 worth it? Gives me -

    Fabianski
    Trippier - TAA - Gomez(?)
    Salah - Hazard - Anderson - Richarlison
    Kane - Mitrovic - Arnie/Jimenez

    Hamer - Bennett - AWB - Schneiderlin

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

    Will the last active Alonso owner please turn the light off?

    1. SADIO SANÉ
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 9 months ago

      But but he's essential and a season keeper! subtract his first 3 games which included plenty of luck and what do you get? Less than (4.4) Doherty (probably, cba to check)

    2. ᶠᶦˡᵗʰʸLucre $$$
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 9 months ago

      But he is due.....

      1. Numb
        • 9 Years
        5 years, 9 months ago

        He certainly is!

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

        Bringing him in this week for that reason. Incoming 18 pointer

        1. ᶠᶦˡᵗʰʸLucre $$$
          • 9 Years
          5 years, 9 months ago

          Lol

    3. Drexl Spivey
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 9 months ago

      Pulled the plug. Au revoir.

  10. Majestic Chanka
    • 7 Years
    5 years, 9 months ago

    Anyone reckon Haz beasts Arse & Bou then tanks in Hud home game afterwards?

    1. Nightf0x
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 9 months ago

      Yes me

    2. Hazz
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 9 months ago

      Quite possible.

    3. Totally !rre!evant
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 9 months ago

      Likely

  11. Make United Great Again
    • 12 Years
    5 years, 9 months ago

    Moving from 59,353k to the heights of 52,931k! 🙂

    1. McSauce
      • 14 Years
      5 years, 9 months ago

      You moved yet? I havent changed current is 55K

      1. Make United Great Again
        • 12 Years
        5 years, 9 months ago

        Used a live rank website

  12. Calderano FC
    • 14 Years
    5 years, 9 months ago

    Probably been asked a million times so I will make a million and one. Why do the scores take so long to be updated?

    1. Salah’s Sonnet
      • 13 Years
      5 years, 9 months ago

      Slow servers maybe

    2. ᶠᶦˡᵗʰʸLucre $$$
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 9 months ago

      They can't afford Ragabolly

    3. how now brown cow
      • 10 Years
      5 years, 9 months ago

      One fella with a spreadsheet. Tough job.

    4. SADIO SANÉ
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 9 months ago

      Free game and it doesn't matter

      1. Calderano FC
        • 14 Years
        5 years, 9 months ago

        I know it's free just asking a question.

    5. Calderano FC
      • 14 Years
      5 years, 9 months ago

      Excel would have the numbers crunched by now.

    6. Mysterion
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 9 months ago

      Give em a break they're working as hard as they can http://i.imgur.com/5V2h5Ci.gif

      1. Calderano FC
        • 14 Years
        5 years, 9 months ago

        That's an energy provider right there

  13. Hits from the Bong
    • 6 Years
    5 years, 9 months ago

    A. Aubameyang to Kane
    B. Hazard and Aubameyang to Sterling and Kane
    C. Hazard and Arnie to Richarlison and Kane

    Fabianski
    TAA Doherty Digne
    Salah (c) Hazard Pogba Anderson
    Aubameyang Rashford Arnie

    (Button Camarasa AWB Schindler)

    1. ATXHorn
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 9 months ago

      A

  14. JJeyy
    • 8 Years
    5 years, 9 months ago

    Thoughts on Long? 4.7 Seems a good price and getting managers praise so may have place for now.

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

      Long is the worst striker in the league. Yes, worse than Morata.

    2. rivercityransom
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 9 months ago

      shane "no goals since feb 2017" long?

    3. how now brown cow
      • 10 Years
      5 years, 9 months ago

      1 goal in 9 years.

      1. how now brown cow
        • 10 Years
        5 years, 9 months ago

        *-ish

      2. JJeyy
        • 8 Years
        5 years, 9 months ago

        Had more than double aubas xg today

        1. how now brown cow
          • 10 Years
          5 years, 9 months ago

          Xg doesnt matter too much if you cant hit a cow's arse with a banjo.

          Until you get points for being caught offside I'll steer clear.

  15. ZakAFC_
    • 11 Years
    5 years, 9 months ago

    Snodgrass replacement? (5.9)

    1. kalmoffit
      • 10 Years
      5 years, 9 months ago

      Redmond

    2. ATXHorn
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 9 months ago

      Nasri

  16. Sir Edo
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    5 years, 9 months ago

    Mighty Jay Eggersdorff, you trolled my Barnes points..

    1. SADIO SANÉ
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 9 months ago

      What's his current rank? Has he recovered yet?

      1. Sir Edo
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        5 years, 9 months ago

        He will recover but sad it didnt started with Barnes hattrick.. 🙂

        1. SADIO SANÉ
          • 9 Years
          5 years, 9 months ago

          Haha I wasn't being a smart arse, genuinely don't know what rank he is - unlucky with Barnesy

  17. pundit of punts
    • 11 Years
    5 years, 9 months ago

    Best forward to buy this gw?

    A. Arnautovic
    B. Jimenez
    C. Rashford

    1. ᶠᶦˡᵗʰʸLucre $$$
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 9 months ago

      A if you are Beijing Rovers

      1. pundit of punts
        • 11 Years
        5 years, 9 months ago

        Is that confirmed?

      2. ᶠᶦˡᵗʰʸLucre $$$
        • 9 Years
        5 years, 9 months ago

        No way you should be considering buying at the moment with his uncertain future.

    2. Hits from the Bong
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 9 months ago

      C

    3. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 15 Years
      5 years, 9 months ago

      C

    4. Brosstan
      • 10 Years
      5 years, 9 months ago

      C looks like season keeper so far. But wait and see what happens tomorrow.

    5. Sir Edo
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      5 years, 9 months ago

      Sold B for C, so probably B 😉

    6. pundit of punts
      • 11 Years
      5 years, 9 months ago

      Cheers all.

    7. JJeyy
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 9 months ago

      A, if airport reason is true

      1. Sir Edo
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        5 years, 9 months ago

        Tell me more!

        1. JJeyy
          • 8 Years
          5 years, 9 months ago

          Apparently he is heading off the celebrate serbian new year. Think its on his instagram story.

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

            The Serbian new year is a big thing in China I heard.

  18. tafrère
    • 8 Years
    5 years, 9 months ago

    I know tomorrow and monday games could change a lot of things but anyway, already starting to think ahead of Gameweek 23. Will wait before doing any moves but I'll gladly take as much opinions as possible. Current team is :

    Etheridge Button
    Alonso Alderweireld Keane Doherty Jonny
    Salah Hazard Pogba Richarlison Camarasa
    Kane Jiménez Kamara

    2 FTs £0.3

    Besides my midfield I don't really like it. Kamara isn't a viable option, my attack looks weak with him. Plus Alonso looks too expensive, and Keane has been a mistake. I really want some coverage of Liverpool defense and can see Rashford as the perfect second striker. Money is a problem though. Out of the following moves, which one looks better ?

    A. Keane > TAA and save a FT (£0.0)
    B. Alonso + Keane > Robbo + TAA (£0.0)
    C. Alonso + Hazard + Kamara > TAA + Eriksen + Rashford (£0.6)

    Currently 6K OR but a bit frustrated since I've been yoyoing for a while now (was 4K after Gameweek 12). Always aim for my current OR to be the best of my season all the way until GW38. But it's hard to find the ways to break solidly inside the top 5K.

    1. Burger
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 9 months ago

      How many pts out of interest?

      1. tafrère
        • 8 Years
        5 years, 9 months ago

        After today games 1,378.

        1. Burger
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 9 Years
          5 years, 9 months ago

          Thanks am about 50 behind

          1. tafrère
            • 8 Years
            5 years, 9 months ago

            Catch me if you can lol.

    2. how now brown cow
      • 10 Years
      5 years, 9 months ago

      A

      1. tafrère
        • 8 Years
        5 years, 9 months ago

        Leaning towards this for now.

    3. Hits from the Bong
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 9 months ago

      B

      1. tafrère
        • 8 Years
        5 years, 9 months ago

        Liverpool 3 home games in the next 4, double up on their defense is really tempting Indeed.

    4. ATXHorn
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 9 months ago

      A

      1. tafrère
        • 8 Years
        5 years, 9 months ago

        Cheers.

  19. Obi-1 Kenobi-0
    • 9 Years
    5 years, 9 months ago

    I've been a bit knee-jerky and made one of these transfers already, but intrigued to see which you think is better:

    A) Hazard -> Salah (free)
    B) Auba + Snodgrass -> Wilson + Salah (-4).

    For reference:
    Fabianski Boruc
    Robertson Trippier TAA Doherty AWB
    Hazard Pogba Pereyra Snodgrass Camarasa
    Kane Auba Jimenez
    3.5m ITB

    1. tafrère
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 9 months ago

      Mhm, tough one. Can't tell really. Hazard and Aubameyang are unpredictable.

  20. glufs
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    5 years, 9 months ago

    A) Haz + Alonso -> Salah + TAA
    B) Felipe A + Alonso + Martial -> Salah + TAA + Højberg (-4)

    1. Bielsa's Blue Bucket
      • 13 Years
      5 years, 9 months ago

      A

      1. glufs
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        5 years, 9 months ago

        But Haz

    2. puhd
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 9 months ago

      A

  21. nkhoughton
    • 9 Years
    5 years, 9 months ago

    I need to replace Leno, who's the best budget keeper?

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

      Still Fabianski

    2. El Lobito 10
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 9 months ago

      Etheridge or Fab

    3. tafrère
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 9 months ago

      Etheridge imo.

  22. Claudio555
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 6 Years
    5 years, 9 months ago

    Hazard+Son > Salah+Pedro

    Or

    Auba+Son > Salah+Jimenez

    1. puhd
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 9 months ago

      B

  23. El Lobito 10
    • 7 Years
    5 years, 9 months ago

    Thinking of doing Aubameyang and Martial to Sterling and Rashford for a minus 8 haha. Thoughts?

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

      Wait for their games. Martial should be good value if he keeps getting starts.

      1. El Lobito 10
        • 7 Years
        5 years, 9 months ago

        Yeah it would be close to deadline like

    2. kalmoffit
      • 10 Years
      5 years, 9 months ago

      Would wait to see how Martial does

  24. Lukakwho
    • 7 Years
    5 years, 9 months ago

    What’s happened to Son why the red flag?

    1. KGFC
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 9 months ago

      Going off for Asian Games

    2. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 15 Years
      5 years, 9 months ago

      Did you click on the red flag?

    3. Ghost Gooner
      • 11 Years
      5 years, 9 months ago

      Going to Asia Cup

    4. Baps hunter
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 9 months ago

      Click it and read?

      1. kalmoffit
        • 10 Years
        5 years, 9 months ago

        Not everyone using same setup/browser

  25. Arch Stanton
    • 14 Years
    5 years, 9 months ago

    The Top 4 looks sorted to me, factor in GD and there's now a 7 point differential between the Plastics and the Gooners..

    Unai should now make the Europa his main priority..

  26. KGFC
    • 8 Years
    5 years, 9 months ago

    Is there any data on the best time to use the second wildcard?

    Need to get in Salah and Kane and without a major surgery its not possible. So thinking of using the WC rather than take hits...

    1. puhd
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 9 months ago

      Wait for the double gameweeks

      1. Numb
        • 9 Years
        5 years, 9 months ago

        Not going to be as big of a deal this season given the FA cup draw

    2. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 15 Years
      5 years, 9 months ago

      Depends on your team. Could be great for you to use it now.

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

      Rule of thumb - if you need more than an 8 point hit might be worth using WC

    4. Arch Stanton
      • 14 Years
      5 years, 9 months ago

      I used mine this week for similar reasons. You'll receive a lot of DGW comments,however,with planning you can navigate them just as well without it in hand IMO.. Do whats best for you..

  27. puhd
    • 9 Years
    5 years, 9 months ago

    Salah essential. I’m getting him in for a hit. I just hope his good streak doesn’t run out...

  28. bring back diop
    • 10 Years
    5 years, 9 months ago

    Worth doing F. Anderson - -> Pogba?
    If so to fund
    A) Fab - > Guaita
    B) Gunnerson - > Puncheon/Romeu

    1. puhd
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 9 months ago

      Yes, B

    2. ATXHorn
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 9 months ago

      I don't know. Anderson looked like best player on pitch today. He should return soon.

  29. pundit of punts
    • 11 Years
    5 years, 9 months ago

    Best defender for 5.5m or less?

    1. pundit of punts
      • 11 Years
      5 years, 9 months ago

      Got TAA already

    2. Drexl Spivey
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 9 months ago

      Pereira.

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

      Digne

    4. Sandy Ravage
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 9 months ago

      Doherty

  30. Camzy
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    5 years, 9 months ago

    Anyone see the cpl game? How the heck did Wan Bapssaka get 3 bonus after being on the losing team conceding 2 goals?

    1. Mysterion
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 9 months ago

      Bonus magnet + freak goalscorers