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Latest on Son fitness as Llorente secures double-figure haul

Tottenham’s attacking assets continue to offer the potential for differential material after their comeback win over Watford.

Meanwhile, Wolves took advantage of a woefully out of form West Ham side at Molineux.

These two matches are the focus of our latest Scout Notes article.

Spurs 2-1 Watford

Goals: Son Heung-min (£8.6m), Fernando Llorente (£5.6m) | Craig Cathcart (£4.5m)

Assists: Llorente, Danny Rose (£5.8m)

Son Heung-min (£8.6m) put himself back on the FPL radar in a big way on Wednesday night as his energetic display inspired a much-needed comeback win for Spurs. The South Korean had only returned to England a few days before Gameweek 24 after his country unexpectedly crashed out of the Asian Cup to Qatar in the quarter-finals. Mauricio Pochettino had revealed that Son would likely be involved against Watford but couldn’t confirm if that would be from the beginning or as a substitute – in the end, he was named in the starting XI.

Despite all the comments both from the player and the manager about him being fatigued, Son produced another exciting and energetic performance, recording more sprints than any of his colleagues during the match (17). One of these was key for his goal, allowing him to connect with a loose-ball from Fernando Llorente (£5.6m). The South Korean also had more shots on goal than any other player at Wembley, playing himself into the transfer plans of many ahead of the Double Gameweek 25 meeting with Newcastle. At the time of writing, Son is the most transferred-in player in the build-up to Saturday’s deadline.

“He showed energy and I am so happy with his performance, but more happy because he showed massive commitment with the team and that is so important to tell everyone, because the energy that he spent and the commitment that he showed I think is a very good point to reward him with a lot of praise or praise from the coaching staff of the club.” – Mauricio Pochettino

Pochettino admitted after the game that he had not intended to leave Son on the pitch for the full 90 minutes, explaining that the circumstances forced his hand as Spurs tried to get back into the game. There has been some concern that Son came out of the win with an injury ahead of Double Gameweek 25, but Pochettino has since clarified that the South Korean was merely fatigued, understandably. As for his chances of playing against Newcastle, it appears he will be involved one way or the other, depending on how well he recovers.

“For me, it was too much (Son getting 90 minutes). It wasn’t the plan to play with him for the full 90 minutes but how the result was, you know in that moment I talked with Jesus [Perez] and I said maybe we need to take a little bit of a risk to keep him playing. He finished very tired, with some cramp. We’re going to see if he can recover for the next game, if he’s ok maybe he’s going to be in the starting XI, if not on the bench. For sure if we need him, he’s going to help the team. That’s one circumstance more.” – Mauricio Pochettino

Starting up front alongside Son in a 3-5-2 system was striker Llorente, who had something of a mixed evening. He missed two gilt-edged sitters, directing one effort over the bar with his knee from close-range and heading another into the side-netting four yards from goal. His assist for Son’s goal came from his inability to bring the ball under control too.

However, it was the Spaniard who scored the winner, ensuring that the headlines would be about his late heroics rather than his earlier mistakes. The fact that Llorente had more efforts in the penalty box than any other player, also jointly topping the chance creation charts, suggest he will continue to have decent chances to score points if he can hold down his place. At £5.6m he offers the potential for excellent value too. While Harry Kane (£12.4m) and Dele Alli (£8.9m) are both out his chances of playing alongside Son in a front two still look good. Those aforementioned quotes about the South Korean still imply enough doubt over whether he can start, so Llorente currently looks in a decent position to lead the line against Newcastle too.

“Also so happy because Fernando worked so hard, working the last four games with Harry Kane out, he’s working so hard for the team, to help the team to win three points today is a massive thing. Always it builds the confidence in a striker and more when you are competing with Harry Kane, or behind Harry Kane, one of the best strikers in the world, always it’s difficult. Always you need time. But in all this time he’s been a fantastic professional and always was pushing and helping the team.” – Mauricio Pochettino

Meanwhile, it was a poor game for Christian Eriksen (£9.4m) on a statistical level. Typically a creative hub for Spurs, he did not play a single key pass in the match while all three of his shots were outside of the penalty box and off-target.

Drawing attention to himself was Danny Rose (£5.8m), starting for the second match in a row while Ben Davies (£5.6m) is out injured. He provided the assist for Llorente’s late winner, level with the Spaniard at the top of the chance creation table for the match. The Englishman supplemented that with two efforts on goal, one in the box.

There was also the encouragement for Spurs to have Moussa Sissoko (£4.9m) back in the starting line-up for the first time since Gameweek 22. He initially played in a central midfield trio with Eriksen and Harry Winks (£5.5m), before slotting in at right-back for 25 minutes in between Serge Aurier (£5.8m) being hooked off at half-time and Kieran Trippier (£6.1m) coming on. A return of Sissoko’s typically high level of hard work will be good for Spurs moving forward, although it was him who Trippier replaced in the 69th minute, presumably to manage his minutes since coming back from a knock.

Curiously, Hugo Lloris (£5.4m) continues to make more mistakes in goal, having committed a string of blunders since that fumble in the World Cup final. He left himself in no man’s land when coming for Jose Holebas‘ (£4.8m) first-half corner, allowing Craig Cathcart (£4.5m) an open net in which to head an opening goal. As the club captain, it seems unlikely that Pochettino will consider dropping Lloris, although Paulo Gazzaniga (£4.5m) might be able to provide some competition given some decent displays in the cups this season.

Watford barely troubled Spurs’ goal outside of that 38th-minute opener, largely sitting back to defend at Wembley. Cathcart’s strike was the only effort on target the Hornets could muster, and they left the match with an expected goals score of just 0.46. That might tempt anyone with Brighton defensive options available to start them in Double Gameweek 25 when Javi Gracia’s men travel to the Amex Stadium.

As per usual, Watford lined up in a 4-4-2 system, with Gerard Deulofeu (£5.5m) and Troy Deeney (£6.0m) leading the line. There was a change in defence as Daryl Janmaat (£4.9m) came in for the injured Francisco Kiko Femenía (£4.2m), making his first start since Gameweek 20.

Defender Ben Wilmot (£4.0m) looked decent when he replaced Tom Cleverley (£5.0m), earning praise from Gracia. Cleverley’s departure was not injury-related, the midfielder simply tired according to the manager.

“Ben always plays well in my opinion. He is like a mature player. He is only 19 years old and he can play in different positions. Tom Cleverley was a little bit tired as the first half was very demanding. We wanted to be stronger in the middle, after the lateral crosses and defending set pieces. He was a good option in that moment when the game was very demanding. He is a very good player.” – Javi Gracia

Tottenham Hotspur XI (3-5-2): Lloris; Vertonghen (Lamela 79′), Sánchez, Alderweireld; Rose, Eriksen, Winks, Sissoko (Trippier 69′), Aurier (Moura 45′); Son, Llorente.

Watford XI (4-4-2): Foster; Holebas, Cathcart, Mariappa, Janmaat; Pereyra, Capoue, Cleverley (Wilmot 66′), Hughes; Deeney, Deulofeu (Success 61′).

Wolves 3-0 West Ham

Goals: Romain Saïss (£4.2m), Raúl Jiménez x2 (£6.5m)

Assists: Joao Moutinho x2 (£5.1m), Diogo Jota (£6.0m)

Raúl Jiménez (£6.5m) demonstrated his excellent Fantasy value once again with a brace against West Ham on Tuesday night. His 12-point haul should come as no surprise as he had more shots in the opposition penalty area than any other player on the pitch, five more than Diogo Jota (£6.0m).

The Mexican has proved to be quite a consistent source of points since arriving in English football, netting his seventh and eighth goal of the campaign at Molineux. Jiménez has now been involved in 15 league goals in 2018/19, more than any of his colleagues. Crucially, he has never gone longer than three matches without recording a goal or an assist, his driest spell of the campaign between Gameweeks 2 and 4. At £6.5m that level of consistency is truly remarkable and makes Jiménez a very important asset for Wolves’ continuing run of strong fixtures.

“Raúl is doing a fantastic job which goes beyond the goals he scores. The way he plays, his combinations, the way he works, he doesn’t stop – he is always giving us our first reaction to losing the ball. He has to keep on going.” – Nuno Espirito Santo

Amid transfer interest ahead of Gameweek 24, Jota could manage only an assist against West Ham but was still a key player. Trading in his explosive goal threat from the Leicester game, the former Porto man was more of a creator this time around, only Joao Moutinho (£5.1m) fashioning more opportunities than him on the night. That is excellent news for Jota’s 2.5% ownership though, as it proves how versatile the player is when it comes to Fantasy returns, while he is still operating in the front pair at Wolves.

Nuno Espirito Santo’s side completely dominated this 3-0 win over West Ham, registering 20 efforts on goal. Nine of those were on target, which was actually Wolves’ best tally in one match since being promoted from the Championship.

Much of their attacking player came from wide areas, where nearly a quarter of Fantasy managers were pleased to see Matt Doherty (£5.2m) restored to the side having been named on the bench against Leicester. The Irishman was his usual energetic self on the right, making more sprints than any of his colleagues in the first half. He was also unfortunate not to win a penalty in the opening 45 minutes when Arthur Masuaku (£4.3m) clattered into him in the box.

Returning to the left flank, Jonny (£4.3m) had the chance to put Wolves ahead in the first half after Jiménez’s perfectly delivered cross met him at the back post, but he was unable to convert. However, the Spaniard continues to offer plenty of threat on his side of the pitch.

“Sometimes you play well and don’t achieve. [Matt] Doherty and Jonny did well and had chances. It requires a lot of effort and a lot of heart to keep going up and down.” – Nuno Espirito Santo

The clean sheet that Wolves picked up on Tuesday night was their sixth of the campaign and their first one since Gameweek 17. However, that said more about West Ham than it did their hosts.

The Hammers were completely toothless in attack, mustering just four efforts on goal in the game, none in the box and none on target. Manuel Pellegrini’s team now looks a shadow of the side that won four matches in a row between Gameweek 14 and 17. They scored a total of 11 goals in that period, an average of 2.75 per game, but have now managed just one in their last three. The 3-0 defeat at Wolves was their third consecutive loss and was the worst possible result after they were embarrassed out of the FA Cup by League One strugglers AFC Wimbledon over the weekend.

Given how Pellegrini spoke about his side at the end of the game, we should expect there to be some changes in the West Ham side when they host Liverpool on Monday night. With the form they are in, Mohamed Salah‘s (£13.6m) captain credentials will be boosted despite his Gameweek 24 blank, while many will hold faith in their Liverpool defensive assets too.

“We were looking for a reaction after we lost against Wimbledon in the cup. We couldn’t do it and we have to review all we are doing, because something we are doing is bad. No shots on target and we conceded three goals, so it is impossible to play worse.” – Manuel Pellegrini

To rub salt in the wound, Marko Arnautovic (£6.9m) was taken off with an injury after what looked to be an innocuous challenge. He left Molineux on crutches and Manuel Pellegrini was not particularly positive about things. However, it must be pointed out that when Arnautovic was taken off, West Ham’s attacking threat hardly dropped as it had been pretty low at that point anyway.

“Not at this moment but I think it will not be an easy [good] injury. I hope that he doesn’t have any problems but he must have a medical examination tomorrow. It was a hard kick on his foot, we will see tomorrow. Yes (it is disappointing) and also because we have just 15 players that are playing too many games. We have no creative midfielder at the moment, Lanzini, Yarmolenko, Wilshere, Nasri are all out so it is difficult for a team playing so many games with the same 15 players. Maybe they are feeling a little bit the number of games and we still have nine players injured.” – Manuel Pellegrini

Wolves XI (3-5-2): Patrício; Saïss, Coady, Bennett; Jonny (Vinagre 90+2′), Moutinho (Gibbs-White 89′), Neves, Dendoncker, Doherty; Jota (Cavaleiro 89′), Jiménez.

West Ham United XI (4-4-2): Fabianski; Masuaku, Ogbonna, Diop, Zabaleta; Anderson, Rice, Noble (Carroll 68′), Snodgrass (Obiang 69′); Arnautovic (Chicharito 77′), Antonio.

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  1. Saka Punch
    • 5 Years
    5 years, 1 month ago

    Hazard & Kamara -> Son & Jimenez (-4)?

    Used second Wildcard so can't really afford to stagger transfers too much!

    Would start Jimenez for Shaw if so

    1. Dirty Harry
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Which one for free:

      1.
      Felipe > Sane
      Digne > Bed

      2.
      Hazard > Sane
      Digne > Bed

      3.
      Felipe > Sane
      Hazard > Sterling
      (bench Digne)

      1. Dirty Harry
        • 8 Years
        5 years, 1 month ago

        Opps fail post

    2. 007 [RoboKlopp]
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Yes

  2. Tauruspt
    • 6 Years
    5 years, 1 month ago

    Bottomed

    Any thoughts on moves for this week??
    1FT

    Fab*
    Doherty kolo wanb
    Salah sterling pogba* sterling son
    Rashford jiminez

    Speroni solanke bedranek digne*

    1. cigan
      • 5 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      assuming 1 sterling is sane - can you do digne > van dijk?

      1. Tauruspt
        • 6 Years
        5 years, 1 month ago

        My bad yes it is...

        No 5.3 to spend and hoping Taa may be fit
        Or boruc for speroni?

        1. cigan
          • 5 Years
          5 years, 1 month ago

          yeah in that case, def. wait for TAA news
          boruc for speroni isn't too bad either, looks like a good long term move right now

          1. Tauruspt
            • 6 Years
            5 years, 1 month ago

            Thoughts on Lindeloff? Clyne? Emerson?

            Or hold Digne till TAA is fit?

            1. cigan
              • 5 Years
              5 years, 1 month ago

              Would wait and hold as you have no Liv defense atm and none of these have proven much so far

  3. J to the T
    • 7 Years
    5 years, 1 month ago

    Hokey Cokey of Auba -> Kun and back to Auba next week?

    1. L S P
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      opinion quite split it seems. i was leaning in that direction, now leaning against it.

    2. SALVA
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      if u dont own Sane and lose too much value

    3. 007 [RoboKlopp]
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Keep Auba imo

    4. diesel001
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Yep. Auba likely to blank vs City. Aguero unlikely to blank over a period of two fixtures.

  4. cigan
    • 5 Years
    5 years, 1 month ago

    all set to do Anderson > Son before the deadline
    should I do Digne > Robbo as well or play Kolasinac/WB (might be both if Trent not fit)? Fulham do look like scoring lately

  5. AFC49
    • 10 Years
    5 years, 1 month ago

    Start AWB or Doherty?

    1. cigan
      • 5 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      doherty

  6. Salarrivederci
    • 7 Years
    5 years, 1 month ago

    Without my Wildcard which GW should I plan to FH in (GW 31 or 33), and which players should I keep/plan to transfer in to build a strong team in DGW 32 and 35?

    Team is:
    0.0 ITB
    2 FT's

    Lloris
    Doherty, van Dijk, Robertson
    Salah, Sterling, Sané, Pogba, Lamela
    Jiménez, Rashford

    (Button, Shaw, Jonny, Long)

    Lamela, Button & Long surely got to go at some point to build up a DGW BB squad.

    1. WVA
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      I would also like to know this! What teams will likely have a DGW 32 and 35?

      1. L S P
        • 8 Years
        5 years, 1 month ago

        search ben crellin on twitter. voila.

    2. L S P
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      most of us are thinking about GW25 not near thinking about GW35

  7. WVA
    • 7 Years
    5 years, 1 month ago

    Pulled the trigger on the wildcard, Keane will become Pereira and Aguero will become Auba!

    Ryan
    Keane Jonny AWB
    Salah Hazard Sane(c) Son
    Aguero Rashford Jimenez
    Boruc Brooks Diop Bednarek

  8. Flynny
    • 9 Years
    5 years, 1 month ago

    Evening.....any advice on what to do here please?? 1ft....1.1mitb.

    Ederson (fab)
    Robbo Doherty lindelof (awb bednarek)
    Salah hazard sane pog richi
    Rash jiminez (kamara)

    A....save ft.....(aim for 2fts in gw27)

    B....hazard to sterling (means a hit likely for gw27)

    Thanks

    1. Volley127
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      50/50 call. In a similar position and very similar team. Leaning towards B.

      1. Flynny
        • 9 Years
        5 years, 1 month ago

        Cheers......I'm leaning towards A.....

  9. Team Cruel
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    5 years, 1 month ago

    Imagine if Ederson is out for a week. Muric 4.5 straight into my team.

    1. Rainer
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Ederson 'injury' more a cover-up for the antics before Ritchie's pen. No way he misses out.

    2. CliveTilds
      • 5 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      He hasn’t a cut leg. 1 game max.

      1. CliveTilds
        • 5 Years
        5 years, 1 month ago

        Has*

  10. Fpl Richie
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    5 years, 1 month ago

    Best dgw punt? Have no city.
    A) Haz to Sane/Kdb
    B) Auba to Kun
    C) Neither worthwhile

    Will reverse B soon after.

    1. 007 [RoboKlopp]
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      A with Sane imo

  11. Schwarzer
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    5 years, 1 month ago

    Who would you say is more essential for the DGW?

    A) Aguero
    B) Sane

    Cheers

    1. Team Cruel
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      B

  12. Jones Kusi
    • 5 Years
    5 years, 1 month ago

    I already have Sane and he is the only dgw player I have.
    Should I go for Sterling also instead of Haz? I also have Digne and Pogba who I need to sort out.
    1 FT only. Thanks

    1. L S P
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      depending on Pogba situation, i'd sort out Digne.

      Honestly, Sane is probably enough.

    2. Phil's Stamps
      • 13 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Sane is plenty.

      1. Jones Kusi
        • 5 Years
        5 years, 1 month ago

        Yes I feel like taking Sterling in is to overdo it. Do you think I should do something about F.Anderson?

  13. Henryyy
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    5 years, 1 month ago

    What would you do here?

    Fab
    AWB Robbo Doherty Shaw
    Hazard Pogba Rich Salah
    Aubameyang Rash

    4m - Digne Snodgrass Kamara

    2FT 1.3m ITB

    A Hazard Kamara to Sane Jimenez
    B Hazard Aub to Sane Aguero
    C Something else?

    Cheers

  14. Winners900
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 7 Years
    5 years, 1 month ago

    Do we think Alonso will get next match against Huddersfield? They conceded 4 goals

    1. Rainer
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      No one knows, it could have been 6 with Alonso.

    2. Twisted Saltergater
      • 14 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Yep, very likely. Jonty will no doubt crow about his inevitable double points return vs Huddersfield.

  15. Uncle John from Jamaica
    • 11 Years
    5 years, 1 month ago

    Batsuhyi not even listed in the game?

    1. Rainer
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      They probably didn't want to under price him as Chelsea's 3rd striker in case something like this happens.

    2. Twisted Saltergater
      • 14 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Nah just had a look too. Thought he might be dirt cheap under the Chelsea squad. Shame, they’ll probably price him at 6.5m.

  16. Twisted Saltergater
    • 14 Years
    5 years, 1 month ago

    I genuinely think Pep’s going to start both Aguero and Jesus vs Arsenal in a 532. Danilo and Walker providing the width.

    Sterling and Sané to return for the Everton and Chelsea matches.

    1. Tempestic
      • 5 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Any reason or just a hunch?

      1. Twisted Saltergater
        • 14 Years
        5 years, 1 month ago

        Hunch and thought process? Sterling and Sané have started a lot of games and their stats from the Newcastle game show they’re maybe a bit jaded. Sterling didn’t even have a shot in 90 mins, for example.

    2. CliveTilds
      • 5 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      No chance.

    3. SADIO SANÉ
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      I'd be surprised to see Danilo on the left if they play wingbacks, he's right footed and Pep seems kinda obsessed with such things

      1. Twisted Saltergater
        • 14 Years
        5 years, 1 month ago

        Sané would be a risk there, I guess.

        1. SADIO SANÉ
          • 8 Years
          5 years, 1 month ago

          yeah, he has tried it before and it didn't go well for Sane

          1. SADIO SANÉ
            • 8 Years
            5 years, 1 month ago

            Laporte there maybe, but unlikely...:

            Laporte Fernandinho Bilva
            Stones Otamendi Walker

          2. Twisted Saltergater
            • 14 Years
            5 years, 1 month ago

            Delph maybe.

      2. SADIO SANÉ
        • 8 Years
        5 years, 1 month ago

        I can see them doing that with Mendy though if he's ready

        1. The Suspended One
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 10 Years
          5 years, 1 month ago

          Mendy is a liability even when healthy, I expect to see Delph at LB

    4. Rainer
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      352/532 is made for Mendy, maybe if he's ready for Arsenal, night off vs Everton then go again vs Chelsea.

      1. Twisted Saltergater
        • 14 Years
        5 years, 1 month ago

        Think it’s too soon for Mendy.

    5. Nailed Jesus
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Arsenal’s weakness is the space between their centre backs and wing backs. More likely he’d want width further up the field from sterling/sane.

      1. Twisted Saltergater
        • 14 Years
        5 years, 1 month ago

        This is true. Jesus and Aguero can operate in those channels opening up the middle for runs from KdB and co.

    6. korbendallas82
      • 10 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Thanks pep.

      1. Twisted Saltergater
        • 14 Years
        5 years, 1 month ago

        Bienvenido

    7. jtreble
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Danilo and Walker are really struggling in tight. I just don’t see them as the “width providers”. Sorry.

      1. Twisted Saltergater
        • 14 Years
        5 years, 1 month ago

        Do you think Pep trusts those 2 in a back 4 vs Auba and Lacazette? Playing Otamendi or Kompany if he’s back, gives them more insurance.

        Arsenal likely to be in a 352 also so not a bad idea matching them formation wise and going toe to toe.

        1. The Suspended One
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 10 Years
          5 years, 1 month ago

          I don't think Emery starts Laca vs City personally. Hasn't been his approach vs top sides.

        2. jtreble
          • 7 Years
          5 years, 1 month ago

          I have no idea how Pep will set up. I’m pretty sure, however, that Danilo and Walker out wide will be his least preferred option. :).

    8. The Suspended One
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      I agree; he will play with both over the DGW, whether from start or as subs. I think Kun gets 120.

  17. Ziyech on the Bench
    • 6 Years
    5 years, 1 month ago

    Anyone using TC this week? IF so, on who?

  18. korbendallas82
    • 10 Years
    5 years, 1 month ago

    Anyone else used all their cards?

    1. korbendallas82
      • 10 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      I have all intact.

    2. Now I'm Panicking
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      I have Mr Bun the Baker left.

      1. korbendallas82
        • 10 Years
        5 years, 1 month ago

        I was close on my WC tho.

    3. The Suspended One
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      I used my second a couple weeks ago and its been brilliant so far

  19. FCSB
    • 8 Years
    5 years, 1 month ago

    I've done Wilson >> King, feels good!!

  20. No Kane No Gain
    • 5 Years
    5 years, 1 month ago

    Gundogan anyone?! Need to get rid of nasri and can be a straight swap.

    I have that hunch that any city player (decent ones) who didn’t play against Newcastle are in line to play.

    1. thunder_mike
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Fernandinho?

  21. thunder_mike
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    5 years, 1 month ago

    Own Digne and he has to go, I wasn’t planning on having Man City defender.

    Digne > Laporte?

    1. SADIO SANÉ
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      why does he have to go? keep seeing this

      1. thunder_mike
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        5 years, 1 month ago

        I guess he doesn’t.

        1. The Suspended One
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 10 Years
          5 years, 1 month ago

          not until the blank..

  22. Jambot
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    5 years, 1 month ago

    Why do so many people do transfers early? Pushing the aubaumiang Kun decision to be made today

    1. jtreble
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      To avoid the Auba price drop.

    2. Team Cruel
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Casuals.

    3. SADIO SANÉ
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      not completely understanding that transfer anyway tbh, I really do hope Jesus plays one of these games

  23. Saka Punch
    • 5 Years
    5 years, 1 month ago

    Which 2 do you think score more this gw:

    A) Hazard & Shaw

    B) Son & Jimenez

    1. 007 [RoboKlopp]
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      B

  24. Foyth Club
    • 5 Years
    5 years, 1 month ago

    Is there anyone out there without a City asset who feels confident without them in the DGW? Attacking rotation very likely, no security of starts and CHE and blank in 26 and 27. Is it worth the risk?

    1. SADIO SANÉ
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Chelsea did just let in 4 goals, but yeah I wouldn't be worried too much - think Sane is the best way to cover it if you want to, as I'm assuming he will be the highest captained

      1. No Kane No Gain
        • 5 Years
        5 years, 1 month ago

        Why do you assume that and not sterling? As the “highest captained”

        I value your opinion and this has been my question all week, Sané or sterling as captain...

        1. SADIO SANÉ
          • 8 Years
          5 years, 1 month ago

          as in he will be captained by the most people (although looks like people are getting Aguero too, so might be closer than I thought)

          Sane is in a lot more active teams than Sterling is, Sterling is a good differential captain though - it's pot luck this week

  25. Winners900
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 7 Years
    5 years, 1 month ago

    Can anyone help me?

    Who to ship out first?
    A) Alonso (might start vs Huddersfield, and then ship him)
    B) Digne ( ship him now, got a blank 27 also)

    And which defender? Can get anyone. Already have Robertson, AWB and Doherty

    Appreciated!

    1. korbendallas82
      • 10 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      B over a. No need for help.

    2. Foyth Club
      • 5 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Digne out this week for someone like Bednarek or Bamba, then Alonso our next week for Kola. Leaves you with ££ for attacking options.

    3. The 5% Team
      • 5 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Play those 3 defenders next GW and do Digne > Kolasinac, preparing for following GWs

      or Digne > VVD if you have the money and space

      1. Winners900
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 7 Years
        5 years, 1 month ago

        Thanks guys, wondering on Digne-> VVD is the best way to go.

  26. CliveTilds
    • 5 Years
    5 years, 1 month ago

    1 FT
    (A) Digne > Laporte
    (B) Auba > Aguero

    AWB would play instead of Digne this GW.

    1. 007 [RoboKlopp]
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      A

  27. AzzaroMax99
    • 7 Years
    5 years, 1 month ago

    2FT, 0.2 IDB

    GKP: Etheridge (Speroni)
    DEF: Doherty, Wan-Bissaka, Shaw, Robertson (Bednarek)
    MID: Pogba, Sterling (C), Salah (V) (Westwood) (Alli)
    FWD: Firmino, Rashford, Jiménez

    What to do here?
    I have only Sterling. If Pogba is injured, then Pogba+Alli to Sane+Siggy for a week and then Sane to Son.
    But what if Pog is fit? What to do then? I am 0.6 short on Alli to Sane.
    Open for suggestions here...

  28. The Suspended One
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    5 years, 1 month ago

    Wanted to wait until tomorrow, but is there any good reason not to do the Auba --> Kun flipflop for free and only losing .1 in value to get him back?

    1. The Suspended One
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      let me ask, for those who didn't do it, why are you holding off?

      1. rainy
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 8 Years
        5 years, 1 month ago

        Have both 😎

        1. The Suspended One
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 10 Years
          5 years, 1 month ago

          HAHAHA fair play, must have had a good one this midweek

          1. The Suspended One
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 10 Years
            5 years, 1 month ago

            DAMN! look at all those bench points.

    2. jtreble
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Judging by the Auba sales everyone is doing it ...

      1. The Suspended One
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        5 years, 1 month ago

        Cheers.. agreed, I see people doing it for hits and more lost value than me..

  29. GreennRed
    • 12 Years
    5 years, 1 month ago

    Jim White is a plonker.

    1. Twisted Saltergater
      • 14 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      And that’s putting it mildly.

  30. FDMS All Starz
    • 8 Years
    5 years, 1 month ago

    Who is scoring more points this week?

    1. jtreble
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      My guess: the forwards.

    2. 007 [RoboKlopp]
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Between?