Scout Notes

Salah back to his best as Liverpool get much-needed clean sheet

Liverpool ruthlessly capitalised on their opportunity to get back to winning ways with a 3-0 drubbing of Bournemouth on Saturday.

After huffing and puffing against Leicester and West Ham, Jurgen Klopp’s men completely dominated the Cherries at Anfield.

They created five big chances to their opponents’ zero and had more than double the number of shots in the penalty box too.

The impact of that result on our Fantasy Premier League squads is the focus of this latest Scout Notes article.

Liverpool 3-0 Bournemouth

Goals: Sadio Mané (£9.6m), Georginio Wijnaldum (£5.5m), Mohamed Salah (£13.6m)

Assists: James Milner (£5.6m), Andrew Robertson (£6.8m), Roberto Firmino (£9.3m)

Mohamed Salah (£13.6m) was comfortably the best player in Liverpool’s 3-0 win over Bournemouth and arguably should have registered more than his eight-point haul. The Egyptian topped the game for total goal attempts, recording more than double any other player at Anfield, also having the most shots in the box and efforts on target too. Furthermore, Salah was second for chances created. Those sorts of numbers will be great news to any Fantasy managers who had been worried by Salah’s recent form, after two consecutive blanks in Gameweeks 24 and 25.

The fact that he did not capitalise on all of his chances and do enough to secure a double-figure haul is, of course, a little frustrating, especially with captaincy rival Paul Pogba (£8.8m) scoring 16 points. However, seeing Salah perform so well in open play for the first time in several weeks provides encouragement for the future, even if it’s a trip to Manchester United up next.

“The performance was brilliant. He was pretty much undefendable. It was an outstanding game; it was just exactly the football he is able to play and what we want him to play. Very, very involved in all the things, not only in the scoring moments, in the build-up situations as well. Sometimes dropping a bit, not really deep but in the half-spaces, staying wide and all that stuff. That’s exactly how he has to play and he did it in an outstanding manner.” – Jurgen Klopp

While Salah was the clear star of the show, Sadio Mané (£9.6m) continues to offer potential as a cheaper alternative. He was the one to open the scoring for Liverpool and has now netted in four consecutive Premier League matches. Coming into the Saturday afternoon encounter, the Senegalese international had been outperforming Salah for shots in the box and efforts on target in the four previous matches, hence the serious interest in his signature of late. That said, Salah was the clear winner statistically against Bournemouth.

“The front three were brilliant all day. Some of their link-up play was impossible to defend: the movement, the understanding, the one-touch play. Probably the only disappointing thing is we didn’t score more. But we’re pleased to get a clean sheet and to get the three points was the main thing, obviously.” – James Milner

Roberto Firmino (£9.3m) also reminded Fantasy managers what he is capable of as he provided the assist for Salah’s only goal of the game. Driving into the penalty box, his perfectly-timed back-heel set up the Egyptian for his cool finish. It was Firmino’s first attacking return since Gameweek 23, although he does still have six in his last eight. Crucially, the Brazilian was level with Mané for shots in the box but was more accurate, while no player created more chances in the match than him. That means Firmino should still be on our radar as a potential attacking double-up with Salah when a Liverpool triple-up looks important in the future Blank Gameweeks.

“I don’t think you’ll find a lot of players who do what Bobby did in that moment. Most of them would try to shoot and get blocked, but he did that little, little pass and then Mo is obviously a pretty cool finisher.” – Jurgen Klopp

As well as a welcome return to the ruthless attacking football for which Liverpool are known, there was also a first clean sheet since Gameweek 22. After three matches without one, the shutout was fairly routinely secured against a Bournemouth side that had scored three times in their seven away matches prior to this one. Andrew Robertson (£6.8m) was the main beneficiary as he was able to combine the clean sheet with a seventh assist of the season and one bonus for a nine-point haul.

Liverpool defensive options should firmly re-establish themselves as important assets moving forward, especially with Trent Alexander-Arnold (£5.2m) making his much-awaited return from injury. He featured as a 77th-minute substitute.

“Trent trained twice after four weeks out and it was good that we could bring him [on]. You could see immediately what a fantastic player he is.” – Jurgen Klopp

The entire Liverpool performance was impressive considering some of the problems the squad had in the build-up to the game. Georginio Wijnaldum (£5.5m), the scorer of the second goal, had illness issues in the week, as did James Milner (£5.6m).

“We had difficulties before the West Ham game, with Hendo out, Gini out, Millie was not in the team hotel because he was ill but he played. We didn’t perform that well and people were talking about him. Last night, Gini was not in the team hotel because he had pretty much everything you don’t want to have the night or two nights before a game. That’s the news you get in the morning before the last session of the week. Then, after another couple of hours’ sleep he said he felt really good and he thought he could play. But the doc said he is still infectious, so stay away. So I was only concerned today when he scored a goal and everybody gave him a hug, to be honest!” – Jurgen Klopp

For anyone worried about the adverse effects of the illness within the group, or any injuries, there is now a period of 14 days between now and Liverpool’s next Premier League match. They host Bayern Munich on Tuesday night but their elimination from the FA Cup means they have no fixture next weekend, before returning to action against Manchester United in Gameweek 27 on February 24.

“I think [it will] for everyone. We are having one of those runs in the season where we have got little niggles, little injuries, illnesses and disruption to the team a couple of days before, it has been the last few games really. Hopefully, we can rest up and get everyone back fit. It was good to see Trent back, Hendo was on the bench if needed. That’s good and hopefully, a few more can come back in the next 10 days, refresh and go again.” – James Milner

Bournemouth continue to look decidedly ordinary on the road, compounded by the ongoing absences of Callum Wilson (£6.3m) and David Brooks (£5.0m). They were also hit by a thigh problem for Junior Stanislas (£6.0m) while Charlie Daniels (£4.1m) missed the game through personal reasons.

“We had Callum Wilson, David Brooks, Charlie Daniels, Nathaniel Clyne and Junior Stanislas are huge players for us. Since Christmas, we can add Lewis Cook and Simon Francis to that list, but there’s no other solution, we have to keep fighting. My philosophy is to look at ourselves first and that includes who we have available.” – Eddie Howe

The Cherries were restricted to just 33% possession at Anfield had just two efforts on target all afternoon. They certainly look like a team to largely avoid in the near future with Wolves (home), Arsenal (away) and Manchester City (home) their next three opponents.

Liverpool XI (4-3-3): Alisson; Robertson, van Dijk, Matip, Milner; Keita, Fabinho, Wijnaldum (Alexander-Arnold 77′); Mané (Origi 87′), Firmino (Sturridge 90′), Salah.

Bournemouth XI (4-5-1): Boruc; Rico (Mepham 80′), Aké, S Cook, A Smith; Fraser, Surman, Lerma (Mousset 73′), Gosling, Ibe (Solanke 59′); King.

2,910 Comments Post a Comment
  1. AD2110
    • 6 Years
    5 years, 1 month ago

    What to do with this team? Thinking either:

    A) Sane and Auba -> Eriksen and Aguero
    B) Sane and Auba -> Sterling and Laca

    Would get the city players after their blank. Thoughts? Any other options which are better?

    Fab
    Robbo, TAA, WB
    Salah, Pogba, Sane, Son
    Auba, Rash, Jiminez

    Boruc, Bennett, Yedlin, Hojberg

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

      I’m probably doing Auba > Kun after the blank. Problems is that Arsenal is playing so Bournemouth so Auba will definitely haul if I take him out.

    2. The Pesci challenge
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Why would you bring in aguero now with the blank?

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

    Best player to own for only the next gw?

    Excluding Auba/Laca/Son/Pogba/Rasford/Mane/Firmino/Salah/Jota

    1. Don Kloppeone
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Jimi, Doherty, Pereira?

      1. The Pesci challenge
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        5 years, 1 month ago

        This

  3. LewanGOALski
    • 12 Years
    5 years, 1 month ago

    Should I give up on Auba and just get Laca as it allows me to get Aguero the week after the blank?

    Would mean:
    Hazard + Ings ➡ Jota + Laca this week with Firmino ➡ Aguero before GW28

    thoughts..?

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

      Laca arguably in better form than Auba

    2. The Pesci challenge
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      No point going auba to laca, rather save the transfer

  4. Don Kloppeone
    • 6 Years
    5 years, 1 month ago

    Early thoughts on whether I save FT here or take out David Luiz for someone - maybe Lascelles?

    0.4itb 1FT
    Fab
    Robbo, Doherty, AWB, Pereira
    Salah, Son (C), Pogba, Jota
    Rash, Jimi
    (Hamer) (JWP, Kun, Luiz)

    Cheers!

    1. The Pesci challenge
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      I’d leave it for now

      1. Don Kloppeone
        • 6 Years
        5 years, 1 month ago

        Thanks mate. That’s what I’m thinking. Taking too many transfers and hits has really cost me recently

  5. mgilbert86
    • 11 Years
    5 years, 1 month ago

    Best goal keeper for next 6?

    1. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 14 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Alisson

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

        I was about to get Kun or Auba before the 25th.
        Unfortunately, I listened to you in one of those convos having said Auba over Kun.
        It's 110% my fault cause my guts saying Kun. Never liked Auba never fan of Arsenal.

        Still banging my head on the wall.

        Just saying so rest can see it, always trust your guts!

        1. TorresMagic™
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • Has Moderation Rights
          • 14 Years
          5 years, 1 month ago

          2nd person I tricked. 😉

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

            Its ok G. Neville tricked a whole generation pretending to be a footballer, you still have a lot to do!

  6. Nightf0x
    • 8 Years
    5 years, 1 month ago

    My gks ederson & button, which to do?

    A- button to boruc & keep ederson ( i may sell him out with a -4 later)
    B- ederson to ryan/etheridge/loris

    1. Niho992
      • 5 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Same dilemma. Im probably going to sell Ederson for Dubravka.

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

      Keep Ederson for 28-30 get Boruc for non playing Button

    3. Richd
      • 11 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      I have Ederson and Hamer

      Will be moving Hamer to Boruc for free this week

    4. g40steve
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Boruc, sea of green soon & doing well points wise.

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

      A

  7. Bury94
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 6 Years
    5 years, 1 month ago

    How can nearly 100,000 people not realise Aguero doesn't have a game?

    1. Niho992
      • 5 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Knee jerkers at their prime.

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

        They still have more idea than you tbf. You are the king of dumb questions

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

      People aren’t very bright

    3. how now brown cow
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Not everyone is a saddo like us.

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

      Maybe they have a strong bench for this week and a spare FT

      1. Niho992
        • 5 Years
        5 years, 1 month ago

        100 K spare a FT ? yeah, right.

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

      Great as Aguero owner

      1. Don Kloppeone
        • 6 Years
        5 years, 1 month ago

        This

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

      I think they don't care...afraid to miss the next bandwagon rather than wait until GW28.

    7. The Pesci challenge
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      I know it’s hilarious, I said it when it was around 9k but 100k is just bizarre. Keep bringing him in everybody haha

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

    Even if I was sober I couldn’t care less about the next gameweek. Take a break, relax and enjoy some footy 🙂

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

      Usually a sign of a good gameweek.

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

    77 points with Jimenez and Doherty to go. Up to 2.5k OR. Happy days.

    1. ol3andre
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Exactly the same points with Doherty and Jimmy to go, 5k OR rank.

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

        Well done both of you lads!

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

        pretty sure Doherty and Jimmy is the same as Jiminez and Doherty? 🙂

    2. Planet Head
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      I was on 67 points at 4:15 yesterday afternoon. Now on 46.

      Someone shoot me.

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

        Never count your points before they are hatched.

        Updating cs points real time is just a cruel jinx-inducing witchcraft.

        1. Planet Head
          • 7 Years
          5 years, 1 month ago

          Yep especially when one of the CS is wiped out by an OG by the def who was on for 3 baps. 10 point swing :,(

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

            I was 50/50 on getting kola this week and didn't. Was cursing myself up to that point.

            Very unlucky but still 2 good fixtures.

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

    Not getting sterling for sane on wc in gw 20 looking like a howler 40 pts vs 15 in 4 gw

    Sterling was outstanding today

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

      Gw 23*

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

    So when’s the best time for do Aguero to Auba re the price changes. Will get Kim back pretty quickly

    1. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 14 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Some would say never. The answer is when Auba is about to rise otherwise.

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

        Gonna drop before that happens 😉

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

      Just keep Aguero

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

        Most will...cannot wait til Pep runs Jesus out for a match and all the Kun owners cry.

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

          I reckon you've probably been crying as a non-owner lately.

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

            Not crying but less amused to see my 130 pt ML lead dwindle to 75. Have gone from 10K to over 100K the past 10 weeks. Sane and Auba owner.

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

              Tricky as I’m also in a H2H league and playing my nearest rival who will have Auba next week

  12. Bouncebackability
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    5 years, 1 month ago

    Dear God. Laca always trolls me So why am I considering him again?!?!

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

      Let's face it, he is reliable. It's emery giving him limited minutes that's the issue.

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

        Only missed 37 mins last 6

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

          True.

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

    Fabianski
    Robertson / TAA / Doherty / AWB
    Salah / Son / Pogba / Camarasa
    Rashford / Jimenez

    Ederson* // Sterling* / Digne* / Ings*

    A) Digne > Pereira
    B) Ederson/Ings > Boruc/Lacazette (-4)
    C) Save FT
    D) Other?

    For A & B - should I bench TAA vs. United, or Camarasa?

    How on Earth do I get Aguero whilst keeping Sterling? I can only think of Ederson/Rashford/Ings > Boruc/Barnes/Aguero, but would be priced out of that soon, anyway.

  14. OneDennisBergkamp
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    5 years, 1 month ago

    Is next week a good week to free hit? With Livepool vs United I have 5 players in one game. Plus the Aguero and Richarlison have a blank in my team..

    1. g40steve
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Pool & MU defenders?
      If not play them all going to be goals, possibly lots.

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

      I can't see the logic in using it if you can get a team out. Blanks incoming.

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

      Rookie move

    4. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 14 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      What team would you pick?

  15. Pompel
    • 10 Years
    5 years, 1 month ago

    Maitland-niles - how nailed is he?

    1. anish10
      • 13 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Nailed RWB till Bellerin returns.

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

      probably nailed for the season with Bellerin out

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

        Txs. could be the cheap 5tyh mid I'm looking for

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

      Mid playing as a defender. Eew

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

        Not too fussed. Only need for next GW, will be benched most often

  16. Niho992
    • 5 Years
    5 years, 1 month ago

    Can someone explain me difference between OR and Gameweek 1 rank ?

    First in the world is second right now in league ''Gameweek 1''. How ?

    1. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 14 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Hasn't updated fully.

      1. Niho992
        • 5 Years
        5 years, 1 month ago

        Ok, but whats difference. Is GW 1 rank table for those who plays from the start or what

        1. TorresMagic™
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • Has Moderation Rights
          • 14 Years
          5 years, 1 month ago

          GW2 starters aren't in GW1.

        2. Klopptomist Scott Jelly
          • 6 Years
          5 years, 1 month ago

          Yes

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

      One has updated and the other hasn’t .....

  17. Richd
    • 11 Years
    5 years, 1 month ago

    “Don’t spoon feed casuals MARK”

    “Bloody casuals making Aguero rise. Tell them MARK”

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

      Maybe they are playing the long game

      1. The Pesci challenge
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        5 years, 1 month ago

        More like the stupid game

      2. Gnu
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        5 years, 1 month ago

        Edit - the wrong game.

  18. drughi
    • 14 Years
    5 years, 1 month ago

    Salah, Firmino, Pogba and Rashford in the same game gw 27. Can we get a 3-3 draw please.

  19. anish10
    • 13 Years
    5 years, 1 month ago

    Gone from 600k to 150k in 2 weeks thanks to Kun!

    A) Kun > Auba for 1 or 2 gws?

    1. Planet Head
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Tough call while his stock's going up. If I had him I'd hold, as long as there's a decent enough reserve coming in

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

      You captain him today?

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

        I went 656k -> 239k very similar team

  20. Planet Head
    • 7 Years
    5 years, 1 month ago

    Who else desperately needs the men in gold to shine tomorrow ?

    1. Richd
      • 11 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      0-0 please

      12 from CS and 2 from Jiminez

      1. TorresMagic™
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 14 Years
        5 years, 1 month ago

        Rather 2-0 Jimmy brace.

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

          Ill take a Doherty brace like fa cup

        2. Here's Tom with the We…
          • 12 Years
          5 years, 1 month ago

          With two Doherty assists

        3. PastaFasul
          • 10 Years
          5 years, 1 month ago

          Geez TM, you had a mare this week. Hoping for Wolves lads to rack up some pts?

          1. TorresMagic™
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • Has Moderation Rights
            • 14 Years
            5 years, 1 month ago

            Everyone has them. Transfers worked out at least.
            Had the Auba transfer lined up so saved there.

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

              Rollercoaster this season.

      2. Peter Ouch
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 5 Years
        5 years, 1 month ago

        You said it so many times that will happen!

        Lascelles and Doh plus 2 from Jim and have a sweet night!

    2. Syd.
      • 14 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      0-2

      Doherty OG
      Kenedy

    3. ZeBestee
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      CS and a hatrick from Doh with 3 assists from Jimi.

      1. Top Lad Dakes.
        • 7 Years
        5 years, 1 month ago

        this.

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

      Jota G with Jonny assist to make it 1-0 wolves
      Jonny subbed off for a rest at 80 minutes
      wolves concede a late unassisted own goal by Doherty so the game finishes at 1-1

      Not too much to ask right?

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

        Way too much. Jonny is getting subbed in for me and that usually means a big fat 0.

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

    Eriksen (played more forward today)
    or
    Fanderson(plum fixture next but westham not in good form)

    Q1) Who will score more GW27?

    Q2) Who would you rather have long term?

    1. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 14 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Probably Eriksen for both.
      Difference in price though and Anderson might win vs Fulham.

  22. Danstoke82
    • 9 Years
    5 years, 1 month ago

    Evening all

    Current team;

    Alisson
    Robertson Doherty Jonny
    Salah Pogba Richarlison Son
    Aguero Rashford Jimenez

    Subs; Speroni Bednarek Wan Bissaka Puncheon

    1FT £3.4ITB

    what move to make?

    Speroni > Boruc
    Richarlison > Felipe Anderson

    Thanks in advance!

  23. Richd
    • 11 Years
    5 years, 1 month ago

    PVA’s league is more popular than FFS.

    Times have changed.

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

      He is a popular guy

    2. Karan14
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      There’s a pretty good prize for the winner maybe that’s why.

  24. FlockofSeagulls
    • 6 Years
    5 years, 1 month ago

    Should have trusted my gut and captained Kun but overall can't complain.

  25. ZeBestee
    • 9 Years
    5 years, 1 month ago

    People forget very fast that this same Chelsea team was beaten convincingly by Bournemouth just a week or so ago. They thought they will go to City and play without heart and come up with something at the end of the game. Unfortunately for them City were relentless with pressing/hardwork/pure talent. Will now have to keep Laporte and bring in Kun/Sterling.

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

      I don't think they did, most people expected City to win but not by 6 goals to nil

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

        Also most people expected Chelsea to win against Bournemouth, ended up thrashed by a mid table team. City are ruthless and if you dont show heart at Etihad you are done.

      2. PastaFasul
        • 10 Years
        5 years, 1 month ago

        Attempting the high press at a snail's pace against City...not a good strategy.

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

          No you are never going to win that battle against City

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

            Especially when your back 4 plus Barkley are all but assisting Aguero and Sterling.

    2. the axolotl
      • 12 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      ‏@maxrushden

      Last 4 Chelsea results:

      Win 3-0 (Sheffield wed)
      Lose 4-0 (bournemouth)
      win 5-0 (Huddersfield)
      Lose 6-0 (Man City)

      Lump on 7-0 win over Malmo on Thursday...

  26. Louis Van Gaalstones
    • 9 Years
    5 years, 1 month ago

    My team for this week, worth saving a transfer or are Sane/Luiz worth shipping

    Fabianski
    Pereira, Doherty, AWB
    Salah, Anderson, Pogba, Son
    Rondon, Rashford, Jiminez

    Button, Robertson, Sane, Luiz
    1ft 1.2itb

  27. UpAndAway
    • 10 Years
    5 years, 1 month ago

    Aguero owners - are you moving him out for Auba this GW? If not, captain's look slim outside of that Arsenal game. Maybe Son...

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

      He is getting benched

    2. the axolotl
      • 12 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      think i might yet. not doing anything until late next week tho.

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

      nah i already have Auba so i'm benching him 🙂

    4. Peter Ouch
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Any west ham maybe?

    5. Don Kloppeone
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      He’s warming my bench for sure!

    6. MTPockets
        5 years, 1 month ago

        No b/c need to shift Hazard first, but would do if had extra ft.
        Probably Salah c

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

          Salah has a terrible record vs the big six teams. I think Auba is the standout captain option. Don't own any West Ham players, even then they're unpredictable.

          1. MTPockets
              5 years, 1 month ago

              I don't have any whu, or spurs, or ars

          2. MTPockets
              5 years, 1 month ago

              * and Holebas dammit

          3. g40steve
            • 6 Years
            5 years, 1 month ago

            Going to wait till mid week games are over & see how many injuries I have.

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

          Deciding to hold Aguero as my City coverage moving forward.

          Current lineup for GW27 is below:

          Fab
          Robbo Doherty AWB Bednarek
          Salah Son Pogba Camarasa
          Rashford Jimenez

          (Boruc Aguero* Digne* Rich*)

          A) Digne > Lascelles / Pereira
          B) Rich > Jota

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

          What move should I do here?

          a) Sterling to Anderson
          b) Firmino to Laca
          c) something other and what?

          1FT, 0.3 IDB

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

        4. SAKA AND EMILE SMITH ROWE
          • 7 Years
          5 years, 1 month ago

          Will wait till after the FA Cup matches are played before making any transfers, Auba appeal is certainly lessened if he won’t be playing in BGW31

          1. TorresMagic™
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • Has Moderation Rights
            • 14 Years
            5 years, 1 month ago

            Will be a tough GW if no Arsenal/Wolves depending on other results.

          2. Syd.
            • 14 Years
            5 years, 1 month ago

            Don't forget about the Champion League and Europa League games