Scout Notes

Selection headache for Hodgson as Batshuayi turns FPL heads

Fantasy Premier League managers will have to monitor the forward situation at Crystal Palace amid recent changes to the side.

There are a host of budget options available but Roy Hodgson has some decisions to make about his formation in the coming weeks.

Their win over Fulham on Saturday is the focus of this latest Scout Notes article.

Crystal Palace 2-0 Fulham

Goals: Luka Milivojevic (£6.2m), Jeffrey Schlupp (£4.4m)

Assists: Michy Batshuayi (£6.5m)

Crystal Palace manager Hodgson has a selection headache on his hands ahead of Gameweek 26, as it is still unclear for Fantasy managers how Michy Batshuayi (£6.5m) fits in at Selhurst Park. The Chelsea striker, who joined the Eagles on loan on transfer deadline day, grabbed himself an assist in his eight-minute debut and certainly showed some promise in his short space of time on the field.

Whether he will be in line to start against West Ham on Saturday remains to be seen though, as Hodgson has serious competition for places in his attacking line now. In Wilfried Zaha‘s (£6.7m) absence, the Palace boss reverted to the 4-4-2 formation he used at the start of the season, having favoured 4-3-3 in recent weeks. A switch back to 4-3-3 would leave just one space for a centre-forward with Zaha and Andros Townsend (£5.9m) likely to take up the wide positions.

Leading from the front against Fulham was an attacking pairing of Christian Benteke (£6.3m) and Jordan Ayew (£5.7m), both of whom played well and earned praise from their manager at the full-time whistle. It was the first start for Benteke since Gameweek 4, as he continues his recovery from a long lay-off. According to Hodgson, the former Aston Villa man still has issues playing the full 90 minutes, although it should be to his credit that there were boos from the home support when he was substituted in the 72nd minute.

“Christian, of course, (did well) coming back from a long layoff. At half-time he was complaining about the onset of cramp, we knew we couldn’t play him for 90 minutes, we knew that we would have to take him off at some time. But the good thing is of course now when you have Batshuayi on the bench and when you have Bakary Sako on the bench you’re not frightened to take him off because you’ve got such a good alternative.” – Roy Hodgson

It was Ayew who Batshuayi came on for in the 82nd minute, but whether he replaces the former Swansea man may also hang in the balance currently. Even though he did not score or assist, Hodgson described Ayew’s performance as his best of the season, having started each of the last five in a row for Palace.

“For Ayew on an all-round performance, it was his best performance. His work rate and efforts in the game at Southampton in midweek was fantastic, today again you see the man has super-human powers in terms of the effort he puts in. Today I thought he succeeded with the ball as well.” – Roy Hodgson

With the nature of Batshuayi’s arrival as a marquee signing at Palace, it is fairly likely that he will start matches very soon. It cannot be ignored that the Belgian international looked fired up as soon as he took to the Selhurst Park pitch, and in just eight minutes on the pitch managed two shots and a one assist. With future Palace team-sheets harder to predict now, questions have been asked to current players about whether the group of forwards can play together.

“Of course we can play together. But now it is up to the manager. Like I say he has got a lot of options, so it is up to him. He is a goal scorer, he is a player who is always going to be dangerous in the box – which is good. We have got a lot of different options, which I think for the manager is going to be a headache for him.” – Christian Benteke

An often overlooked individual at Crystal Palace is second half goalscorer and FPL defender Jeffrey Schlupp (£4.4m), who netted for the second time against Fulham this season. With Zaha out of the team, the former Leicester man was making his first start since Gameweek 20 at left attacking midfield, having featured as a substitute three times between then and the visit of Fulham. No player had more shots in the penalty box at Selhurst Park on Saturday as he continues to prove he has the potential to be a powerful Fantasy asset if he was able to start regularly. In fact, Schlupp actually has goals in two of his last three starts, also netting in the spectacular 3-2 win at Manchester City in Gameweek 18. Unfortunately for him, his area of the pitch is where the most competition for places are with Zaha and Max Meyer (£5.6m) in the mix, as well as any striker pushed out wide.

“I’ve always believed in Jeffrey Schlupp. I believe in him as a left-back, I believe in him as a left-sided player and I believe in him as a left midfield player in a three because he has a lot of qualities and it’s great if you’re going to write something positive about him because it certainly backs up what we feel about him and he’s been a little hard done by. Funnily enough in the area that he plays that’s where the competition has been strongest.” – Roy Hodgson

After surviving a first-half Fulham onslaught, there was a ninth clean sheet of the season for Aaron Wan-Bissaka (£4.6m) and his Crystal Palace defensive colleagues. It was further proof that the Eagles assets in our Fantasy squads should be trusted more often than not when they are playing at home. In their last four league matches at Selhurst Park they have kept three clean sheets and conceded just once, in the 1-0 defeat to Chelsea in Gameweek 20.

“I wasn’t surprised that the first-half was a difficult one for us, we didn’t pass the ball anywhere near as well as we’re capable of in the first-half. But we got a break, a piece of good fortune, the cross was a good cross but I didn’t expect Christie to handle it to give us that penalty, but these things to happen in the game of football. Certainly, in the second half, I thought we played much better. I thought our control was better, our passing started to come back to its normal levels. We piled a bit of pressure on them, not least of all from corner kicks which we were taking.” – Roy Hodgson

Unfortunately for Aleksandar Mitrovic (£6.5m) owners, Fulham were unable to attack Palace with the same ruthlessness they did against Brighton midweek. Despite finding such success playing balls into the middle for Mitrović to thrive on in Gameweek 24, Saturday’s trip to Selhurst saw none of that width in attack. The injured André Schürrle (£5.6m) was replaced not by a natural wide player, but by central midfielder Tom Cairney (£4.6m), who clearly was not suited to the role.

“No, no, no, we continued to play and try to do our game but of course we made a few crosses for Mitrovic and we know Mitrovic is very dangerous when you pass the ball well and cross for him. I ask always to make a cross for him but it’s not possible sometimes and we want to go back and pass the ball behind and restart the action when you can finish and cross. If Mitrovic is ready, he can score.” – Claudio Ranieri

There were other tactical changes that seemed to hinder Fulham, as they reverted to a three-man defence with wing-backs pushing on despite the success they had with a back-four for the second half against Brighton. After going 1-0 down to Luka Milivojevic‘s (£6.2m) penalty, Claudio Ranieri was forced to ditch the back-three once again. Luciano Vietto (£5.3m) was introduced for Tim Ream (£4.2m) at half-time as part of the latest reshuffle.

“I played three at the back and we played better than the second half. I changed to try help my players at Brighton, that was good, but today wasn’t and that’s it.” – Claudio Ranieri

It was an afternoon to forget for Cyrus Christie (£4.2m) as he gave away the penalty in the first half and was forced from the pitch with an injury in the second.

“He was injured, I don’t know (the latest). Tomorrow we will check and on Monday we will know better.” – Claudio Ranieri

Crystal Palace XI (4-4-2): Guaita; van Aanholt, Sakho, Tomkins, Wan-Bissaka; Schlupp (Sako 90+1′), Milivojevic, McArthur, Townsend; Benteke (Meyer 72′), Ayew (Batshuayi 82′).

Fulham XI (3-4-3): Rico; Ream (Vietto 45′), Le Marchand, Odoi; Bryan, Seri, Chambers, Christie (Fosu-Mensah 62′); Babel (Ayité 88′), Mitrović, Cairney.

1,072 Comments Post a Comment
  1. wulfrunian
    • 7 Years
    5 years, 1 month ago

    Madness to bench Barnes for Bednarek?

    1. Legomané
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Not utter 'madness' no..

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

        cheers

    2. Kiwivillan
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Complete madness. Equal with Aguero this week for shots on target against team that conceded 4 to Fulham 2 games ago.

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

        Thanks

  2. Legomané
    • Has Moderation Rights
    • 6 Years
    5 years, 1 month ago

    Advice (and support) appreciated 🙁

    A. Stick to Richarlison > Mané plan, or
    B. Finally join the crowd Richarlison > Pogba
    C. Something else? 1FT 3.2 ITB

    Fabianski
    Doherty AWB Lovren*
    Salah Sané Son Richarlison
    Aubameyang Rashford Jiménez

    (Steele Digne Camarasa* Chambers)

    1. Supersonic Marv'
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Pogba has done me proud since I brought him in.

    2. Orion
      • 13 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      I like B more

      1. Legomané
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 6 Years
        5 years, 1 month ago

        It's certainly more the obvious route..I really fancy another punt on ma Mané but him scoring the past couple of weeks is putting me off a little..

        1. Orion
          • 13 Years
          5 years, 1 month ago

          Just think that it’s Salah turn now again... And Pogs is on pens also...

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

      B

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

      b or save.

  3. Orion
    • 13 Years
    5 years, 1 month ago

    Should i drop Firmino and Camarasa for Son and Reid for free? Will leave me with 0.0 ITB... Have Salah and Robertson as well... Cheers

    1. Orion
      • 13 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Anyone ?

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

      I like it.Niasse or Reid though?

      1. Orion
        • 13 Years
        5 years, 1 month ago

        Not sure about Niasse... Nailed?

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

          Don't know.But i am not sure also for Reid.

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

      Solanke could be an option and use the money in the defence.

      1. Orion
        • 13 Years
        5 years, 1 month ago

        He’s nailed?

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

          Nope.

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

      selling firminho before bournemoth is asking for trouble

      1. Orion
        • 13 Years
        5 years, 1 month ago

        But what about Son?

  4. Super John McGinn-
    • 11 Years
    5 years, 1 month ago

    Thoughts on what to do with this? First time I've ever actually considered a -8

    Fab, Steele
    Alonso*, TAA, Doherty, Digne, AWB
    Salah, Hazard*, Sane, Pogba, Siggy*
    Rashford, Jimenez, Kamara*.

    2FT 0.2 ITB

    A) Alonso + Hazard + Siggy + Kamara > Kolasinac/Pereira + Son + Punch + Auba (-8)
    B) Hazard + Kamara > Punch + Auba
    C) Hazard > Son
    D) Other

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

      B with hayden/dendoncker if you can afford

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

      It's now or never. You'll need to evac them gw27 blankers eventually or just bench all..

  5. jdp219
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 7 Years
    5 years, 1 month ago

    My plan for the next two GWs. Thoughts?
    gw26: Haz > Son
    gw27: Kam, Siggy > Rondon, Fando (-4)

    Fab, Button
    Robbo, Luiz, Doh, AWB, Bednarek
    Salah, Hazard, Sane, Siggy, Pogba
    Rashford, Jimenez, Kamara

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

      Good strategy, but who will be your cap gw27?

      1. jdp219
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 7 Years
        5 years, 1 month ago

        Thanks!
        Good question. Was thinking a mid-tier option, actually: Fando, Jim, Rondon. But, of course, there's always Salah, or Son.

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

          Son against Burnley is a good shout...I have same 11 players and (see below) and thinking who to get first Son or Auba

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

    With so many people now going for a template front 8 of
    Salah pogba son jota sane/sterling
    Auba Jimenez Rashford 

    Who are you going to bench after bgw 27? 
    Is it not better to go a cheap mid with nice 27,31,33 fixtures (hayden) and save money?

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

      Can't even get close to affording that lot..

    2. Wild Rover
      • 13 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Most people will have a cheap mid or fwd, few will have that template

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

      Where did you get your template details from?

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

        From all those posh people posting here:))
        Personally have the following and thinking who to get first Son or Auba (if both will have to get rid of sane and hazard)

        FAB, 4.0
        Robbo awb Pereira (schindler digne)
        Sane hazard Salah Anderson pogba
        Rashford Jimenez (kamara)

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

          :). OK, but just to be clear - your “posh” 8 is not template. There are several template articles on this site you can reference.

        2. jdp219
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 7 Years
          5 years, 1 month ago

          Tough decision on Son or Auba. Leaning toward Son, myself.

          Hard to argue against Auba's fixtures, though.

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

      I've got 7 (Sane) of those, Brooks instead of Jota in a 3-4-3. Going to play them all every week until DGWs and Bournemouth's fixture swing intervenes. Bench most weeks is: Brooks, AWB, 3.8.

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

      I have this except Richarlison instead of Jota, didn't realize it was the most common template.

  7. Tmel
    • 13 Years
    5 years, 1 month ago

    Ederson
    Robertson Doherty AWB Jonny
    Pogba Salah Haz Sterling
    Jimenez Rash
    (Guaita TAA Rich Kamara)

    a) Haz > Son
    b) Haz & Kamara > Hojberg & Auba (-4)

    1. Orion
      • 13 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      A for me

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

      A

  8. CRO KLOPP
    • 6 Years
    5 years, 1 month ago

    Anyone know how much players are left to play in the top 10 k?

  9. olliejames
    • 7 Years
    5 years, 1 month ago

    Would really appreciate your vote:

    Who to get for next 4 GW's (pick 2)

    a) Lingard
    b) B / D Silva
    c) Anderson
    d) Gross
    e) Milivojovic

    Cheers.

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

      C and e. B and d have blanks, lingard is a joke-had him 4gws and he delivered just 1 assist.had to give up and get pogba

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

    Baring no injuries: GTG?

    Fab
    Bednarek AWB Doherty
    Sterling Son Pogba Salah(c)
    Rashford Jimenez Auba

    Bench: Hayden Saïss Schindler
    2,3 ITB, 0 FT

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

      GTG

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

      Like your top 7.gtg

    3. dunas_dog
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Difficult captain choice with Auba, Rashford, Pogba, Salah and Son being good options. I think Pogba and Auba might be better options for captain this week as Liverpool really looked poor tonight

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

      Good to go.

  11. SkeletONv01
    • 6 Years
    5 years, 1 month ago

    Any chance for a Aguero 5x pen miss and red card? Would be sweet.

    1. Wild Rover
      • 13 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      The only thing more pointless than you bothering to type that is me replying to it

      1. CRO KLOPP
        • 6 Years
        5 years, 1 month ago

        You have a point WR

    2. FPL Pillars
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      I would take 5 Aguero pens 🙂

    3. Jayv807
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      not if your rival has Pickford

  12. goriuanx
    • 13 Years
    5 years, 1 month ago

    Fpl sucks and so does football. 🙁

    1. Supersonic Marv'
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      He's right.

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

      Sucks like someone sipping tea? 😉

      1. goriuanx
        • 13 Years
        5 years, 1 month ago

        Haha made me chuckle! 🙂

    3. DA Minnion (Former great)
      • 11 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Keep the Forehead up.

    4. jdp219
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Yeah, the Super Bowl was pretty boring.

      1. Supersonic Marv'
        • 7 Years
        5 years, 1 month ago

        I believe they had Maroon 5 at half time too. How did anyone make it to the end?

      2. Pinturicchio10
          5 years, 1 month ago

          Nothing new there

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

        The game that matters now is at OT.If you don't loose is yours.

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

      Who are you keeping on your watchlist?

      Currently on Jota (Richarlison), Higuain (Firminho) and Batshuayi

      1. TRIPOS TOPPER
        • 6 Years
        5 years, 1 month ago

        McCarthy (for gw28 cover)
        Kola
        Pereira
        Lascelles
        son
        JWP
        Batman

    6. jdp219
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Hazard > Son ...

      1) Go ahead and do it now
      2) Wait for gameweek to finish

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

        depends if you have other fires

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

        2 no rush

      3. dunas_dog
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        5 years, 1 month ago

        I would wait

      4. TRIPOS TOPPER
        • 6 Years
        5 years, 1 month ago

        wait till City-Everton finishes at least (assume you have at least one player in that game)

        1. jdp219
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 7 Years
          5 years, 1 month ago

          Sane and Siggy

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

        2

    7. George James
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Would you rather be 50 points ahead in ML or have Free hit and TC to play?

      1. Supersonic Marv'
        • 7 Years
        5 years, 1 month ago

        Points on the board.

      2. Surfeit of Lampteys
        • 6 Years
        5 years, 1 month ago

        Always points on the board. Chips do not necessarily mean points.

      3. Jayv807
        • 7 Years
        5 years, 1 month ago

        50 points is nothing with so much time left, I'd rather have the chips to play.

      4. Duffy Dunk
        • 7 Years
        5 years, 1 month ago

        points

      5. George James
        • 9 Years
        5 years, 1 month ago

        Interesting. Cheers all

      6. FPL Pillars
        • 7 Years
        5 years, 1 month ago

        Points, 50 would take for those.

      7. TRIPOS TOPPER
        • 6 Years
        5 years, 1 month ago

        50 points

        DGW doesn't look huge this year
        Liverpool not part of it. One of Chelsea / Man U not part of it
        Man C rotation worries

    8. Greko82
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Seeking some advice.

      A) Keep hold of Kun
      B) Kun-> Aubameyang (-4)

      Thanks

      1. Duffy Dunk
        • 7 Years
        5 years, 1 month ago

        B

      2. Carefree Crew
        • 5 Years
        5 years, 1 month ago

        Aubameyang fixtures & blank GW justify the hit IMHO

      3. dunas_dog
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        5 years, 1 month ago

        I would- hud SOU for Auba and CHE blank for Aguero

      4. Greko82
        • 6 Years
        5 years, 1 month ago

        Thanks all

    9. Carefree Crew
      • 5 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Points on the board. Especially as triple Captain is high risk.

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

      Bit of advice please??

      Fabianski
      Doherty VVD Robertson AWB
      Richarlison Salah Pogba Son
      Jimenez Rashford

      Boruc King Dunk Snodgrass

      0 FT, 4.0 ITB

      Thanks

      1. George James
        • 9 Years
        5 years, 1 month ago

        Nothing worth a hit there mate. GTG

        Thoughts on my lot on post below?

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

          thanks mate, will do

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

        Save imo.I would start Snoddy over Awb.

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

          serious, how many mins did he get earlier?

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

            He was really good today.And i also think that Wham will score.

    11. George James
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Best move?

      0.2itb. 2FT

      A) Rich >> Jota
      B) Firmino / Alonso >> Auba / Lacelles
      C) Firmino / Rich >> Auba / Ward-Prowse
      D) Something else

      Mccarthy
      AWB • Doherty • Robertson
      Salah • Rich • Sane • Pogba • Son
      Rash • Firmino

      Guatia / Bennet / Alonso / Kamara.

      1. CRO KLOPP
        • 6 Years
        5 years, 1 month ago

        B

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

        C

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

        A or C for me

      4. Carefree Crew
        • 5 Years
        5 years, 1 month ago

        B Alonso out with City & Blank GW makes sense. Especially at price & poor attacking returns. Aubameyang in with fixtures & fixture blank GW27.

      5. waldo666
        • 13 Years
        5 years, 1 month ago

        C

    12. CRO KLOPP
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Anyone know how much players are yet to play in the top 10 k ?

      1. FPL Pillars
        • 7 Years
        5 years, 1 month ago

        I have 3, can’t speak for everyone but I assume that’s pretty average.

        1. CRO KLOPP
          • 6 Years
          5 years, 1 month ago

          Cheers, I'm on 4 plus sane TC with Aguero vice

    13. fedolefan
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      So who looked the better pick today. Firmino or Mane?

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

        Mane

    14. TRIPOS TOPPER
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      scores on the doors people?

      so far small green

      67 with Kun, Sane and Keane (don't ask!) left

      1. TRIPOS TOPPER
        • 6 Years
        5 years, 1 month ago

        Kun (C)

      2. CRO KLOPP
        • 6 Years
        5 years, 1 month ago

        59(-4)
        Ederson,Sane TC, Aguero VC, Richarlison

      3. Longlatini
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 6 Years
        5 years, 1 month ago

        Kun (c) and you’ve only scored 67 -wow!

      4. Lukey27
        • 9 Years
        5 years, 1 month ago

        94 Aguero(TC),Sane,Richarlison

        1. Esalman
          • 14 Years
          5 years, 1 month ago

          same 84 points

      5. Kiwivillan
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        5 years, 1 month ago

        71 Sane C(Salah 2pt VC) Sterling Aguero

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

        51 (8) - massive red arrow for shipping out Haz and leaving 19 points on the bench!

      7. jia you
        • 7 Years
        5 years, 1 month ago

        80, with a very hopeful City x 6 left to play!

        1. jia you
          • 7 Years
          5 years, 1 month ago

          *City x 5

      8. Baps hunter
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 6 Years
        5 years, 1 month ago

        72 with Sane, Kun, and Richarlison. 21 on the bench. Should have played Gunnarsson over Salah 😉

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

        113 with tc aguero siggy and keane still to play

    15. Duffy Dunk
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Early thoughts for gw26.
      Would you change anything?

      Fabianski
      Robertson Doherty Tomkins
      Salah(V) Sane Pogba Jota
      Auba(C) Rashford Jimenez

      Steele TAA Richarlison Luiz

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

        really really good team, did you wildcard to get that?

        1. Duffy Dunk
          • 7 Years
          5 years, 1 month ago

          No, I've been building it and taken some hits on the way. Auba and Jota coming in this week for Kamara and Sterling.

      2. CRO KLOPP
        • 6 Years
        5 years, 1 month ago

        GTG

      3. dunas_dog
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        5 years, 1 month ago

        Keep eye on Jota news as flagged with injury otherwise good team. Steele to Boruc to get some goalie bench cover but only if have transfer you would otherwise lose

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

      anyone expecting a big reaction from Liverpool versus Bournemouth?

      1. Surfeit of Lampteys
        • 6 Years
        5 years, 1 month ago

        I'm expecting some big fortune with the officiating in their favour.

      2. TRIPOS TOPPER
        • 6 Years
        5 years, 1 month ago

        don't think they will blow them away but an easy 2-0, perhaps 3-0

    17. Clintymints
      • 14 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Any takers for a United defender in for TAA? *

      *WIth Robertson already in their team

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

        Lindelof

      2. Cake by the pound
        • 8 Years
        5 years, 1 month ago

        Thinking of doing the same

      3. F_Ivanovic
        • 8 Years
        5 years, 1 month ago

        Is he not back soon? Seems madness to get rid after keeping for so long... I'm just too stubborn to move him on now. Got trusty W-B to play in case he's out for one more week....

      4. Clintymints
        • 14 Years
        5 years, 1 month ago

        Aye I'm getting Wan-B baps myself this week so not too bad. Just the double pool double up with one injured isn't ideal!

        But yes after keeping this long it might not be worth it

        I have to see how Kun does on Wednesday, as I have Auba in for Kun penciled in this week

        Might be best to wait for Wednesday before deciding

    18. CRO KLOPP
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      My ft for this week will be Sane to Son

      Fabianski
      TAA Doherty Kolasinac AWB
      Salah Son Pogba
      Aguero Rashford Jimenez
      (Ederson Richarlison Digne Hoj)

      Would you play someone else or good bench order

    19. Wolfenix
      • 5 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Which team has a better defense and will rack more clean sheets until gw38?

      A) United
      B) Wolves
      C) Palace

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

        Utd probably

    20. Francescoli
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Firmino stunk this morning.

      I'm 0.1 short of doing Sterling and Firmino -> Mané and Auba (-4). Any other ideas?

      Fabianski Button
      D.Luiz Robbo Digne Doherty AWB
      Sterling Salah Pogba Son Puncheon
      Firmino Rashford Success

      1. CRO KLOPP
        • 6 Years
        5 years, 1 month ago

        There's a chance that Auba drops 0.1 this week

    21. Kiwivillan
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      With Sane C Aguero and Sterling left ML wise would be best for me that Aguero and Sterling don't feature vs Everton

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

      Actually thinking to get rid of Sane over Hazard. Fixtures after the blank are looking good. I get the feeling him & Higuain have hit the ground running and he's gonna hit another streak of form.

      Moves this week might be
      Sane > Son
      Rich > Felipe Anderson

      1. Kiwivillan
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        5 years, 1 month ago

        First game after blank Spurs. Huddersfield making everyone look like Barcelona