Scout Notes

Aubameyang rotation fears eased by nature of Arsenal’s Europa League win

Concerns over Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang‘s (£11.1m) rotation threat for Blank Gameweek 27 were allayed by the nature of Arsenal’s Europa League victory on Thursday night.

The Gunners were comfortable 3-0 winners against BATE Borisov at the Emirates Stadium ahead of Southampton’s visit to north London on Sunday afternoon.

Meanwhile, progression to the Europa League last 16 for Chelsea did little to ease the relationship between Maurizio Sarri and the fans.

Some young players made a case for inclusion in the Premier League side while the Blues’ Italian boss experimented with benching Jorginho (£4.7m).

How the two sides got on in their European ties is the focus of this latest Scout Notes article.

Arsenal 3-0 BATE Borisov

Goals: Shkodran Mustafi (£5.4m), Sokratis Papastathopoulos (£5.1m)

Own goals: Zakhar Volkov

Assists: Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang (£11.1m), Granit Xhaka x2 (£5.2m)

Aubameyang was Arsenal’s strongest goal threat in their routine win over BATE Borisov on Thursday night as he finished the Europa League match with more shots than any other player. In fact, his six efforts on goal was more than the entire of Arsenal’s Belarussian opposition. It was his cross that forced defender Zakhar Volkov to turn the ball into his own net in the fourth minute.

The Gabonese international was forced into a 90-minute outing after Alexandre Lacazette (£9.6m) was sent off in the first leg of the last 32. That had Aubameyang owners worried that a tough second leg would lead to him being fatigued enough to miss out on Southampton’s visit to the Emirates on Sunday.

However, the nature of the game was comfortable for Arsenal. They put on an energetic display in the opening exchanges and raced into a deserved 2-0 lead after 39 minutes. Across the whole match, they managed 22 shots, 15 in the box and eight on target.

“But we also had to take precaution because if they scored they can be back in the match. Our message was if we score, carry on. If we scored two, carry on. Carry on and carry on. We needed two, three or four goals for more precaution in the 90 minutes.” – Unai Emery

That domination will have helped Aubameyang earn something of an ‘effective rest’, where he played the majority of a game but did not need to exert himself to get the result. He seems in a strong position to continue featuring from the beginning in the Premier League, as he played the entirety of the festive programme.

That said, Aubameyang owners should not be too worried if he does not start against Southampton as Emery is fond of making half-time substitutions. The Spaniard has made more than any other Premier League manager this season, often to good effect. In fact, as of last night’s European win, Arsenal substitutes have scored more goals in all competitions than any other top-flight side this season (13). So if Aubameyang does start on the bench in Blank Gameweek 27, he still has a good chance of coming on and getting points. Indeed, his last Premier League benching was away at Fulham in Gameweek 9, in which he came on and scored a brace.

Mesut Özil (£7.9m) earned praise for his performance, lining up in a number 10 role in a 4-2-3-1 formation. No midfielder in the match bettered his passing accuracy of 89%, and there have already been calls for the German to be involved more often in the first team.

“Well. I said to him carry on, be available like today, like the last two weeks for continuing training and to continue helping us. Today I am happy, it was like what we want from him. If he is available like the last two weeks, we are going to play a lot of matches. Maybe sometimes we need him to start, maybe he can be on the bench because we have other players to help us. But his experience like today is good. His quality and capacity and skills in the combinations with some players is good, like Matteo (Guendouzi), with Mkhi(taryan), with (Alex) Iwobi. We need every player and today we played Mesut. It was important and positive.” – Unai Emery

Alex Iwobi (£5.4m) and Henrikh Mkhitaryan (£6.7m) were handed the wider berths in attacking midfield and also impressed against BATE with three efforts on goal each. The former has been statistically Arsenal’s best midfielder in FPL over the last four Gameweeks and nearly put them 1-0 up early-on with a header.

Also matching those two midfielders for shots on goal was Granit Xhaka (£5.2m), who also emerged with two assists. Despite Arsenal’s dominance in open play, two of their goals came from set pieces, taken by Xhaka. While it was an impressive performance from him, expecting him to follow such a performance up in the Premier League might be a stretch. His pair of assists on Thursday night was the first time he managed that many in a game since the opening match of last season, the 4-3 win over Leicester at the Emirates Stadium.

Emery continues to be impressed by the development being made by young deep midfielder Matteo Guendouzi (£4.4m), although still wants more from him.

“His development is like we want. He has a big ambition, big quality. Sometimes we need more quality with him and sometimes we need for him to be more stronger in midfield. But his development with us is very important and he’s playing with big consistency and I think he is improving a lot. His quality is very impressive for us.” – Unai Emery

Finally, there were further developments in Arsenal’s ongoing troubles with defensive injuries this season. Laurent Koscielny (£5.4m) was forced off as a precaution in the second half, although Emery sounded initially positive. That allowed Sokratis Papastathopoulos (£5.1m) to come on and get the final goal of the game.

“I think it’s (a) precaution. We are going to wait until tomorrow. I hope he is OK for Sunday or the next week. It’s muscular. He started to feel not good. I think it’s not bad, it’s only (a) precaution because there was the possibility if he carried on it can be worse.” – Unai Emery

Arsenal XI (4-2-3-1): Cech; Monreal, Koscielny (Sokratis 56′), Mustafi, Lichtsteiner; Xhaka, Guendouzi (Torreira 64′); Iwobi, Özil, Mkhitaryan (Suárez 78′); Aubameyang.

Chelsea 3-0 Malmö FF

Goals: Olivier Giroud (£7.7m), Ross Barkley (£5.1m), Callum Hudson-Odoi (£4.2m)

Assists: Willian x2 (£7.2m), Emerson (£5.2m)

Callum Hudson-Odoi (£4.2m) was the Europa League star once again for Chelsea as they beat Malmö FF 3-0 at Stamford Bridge. He was the bright spark for the Blues, exciting the fans even in a dull first half with his skill and trickery. His late goal was deserved after a decent performance and he now has three strikes and three assists in his last six starts for Chelsea in all competitions.

The announcement of his name in the starting XI caused a great cheer from the Chelsea fans before kick-off and many are hoping that his string of consistent performances will afford him more starts in the first team, with the League Cup final and a tough Premier League midweek visit of Spurs midweek.

As was hoped at the start of the season, having a £4.2m midfielder starting regularly for a side like Chelsea in a very advanced position is the stuff of FPL dreams. However, Sarri has, once again, poured cold water on any suggestions that Hudson-Odoi will be a Fantasy asset any time soon, insisting that he is playing more than enough football for someone his age.

“You must understand in the same position we have Pedro, Willian, Hazard, it’s not easy for a young player to play with consistency with these team-mates. I want to remember you that Callum played 14 matches, there isn’t in England another player with 14 matches in the first team. I think we are using him in the right way. The 20 matches in this season will become 30 in the next, then 40 in two years. I think also that the club must decide because if I am the club and want Callum on the pitch with consistency, I must sell another winger or the manager is in trouble.” – Maurizio Sarri

Interestingly, the local press have actually picked fault with Sarri’s comments on Hudson-Odoi’s game-time. They were able to point to two young English players who have been afforded more game-time than the Chelsea man this season. Fulham’s Ryan Sessegnon (£6.0m), the same age as Hudson-Odoi, has played 26 matches in all competitions this season, while Manchester City’s 18-year-old Phil Foden (£4.5m) has played in 20.

There was much made ahead of kick-off of the fact that Jorginho, much maligned in recent weeks, was named on the bench. Matteo Kovačić (£5.7m) filled in for the Italian but he himself was put under severe pressure early in the second half. Thay in and of itself does not bode well for Chelsea if even Swedish opposition Malmö were able to figure out the current issues with ‘Sarri-ball’.

Chelsea struggled in particular in the first 30 minutes before finding some rhythm. They dominated possession but produced little, the services of goalkeeper Johan Dahlin not particularly required in the first 45 minutes. In the end, the score-line flattered Chelsea a little. Sarri tried to draw a connection between this and Jorginho’s absence, explaining it as a reason for their disjointedness in the first half. Bad news for anyone hoping the midfielder’s benching was a sign that Sarri might be prepared to change his thinking on Chelsea’s current set-up. The atmosphere at Stamford Bridge was certainly not improved by the result as there were boos from the home support when Jorginho was introduced for Barkley in the 76th minute

“I think in the first 30 minutes we understood why Jorginho is very important for our team. We were in trouble to exit from our half on pressing and with Jorginho it’s easier. I hope that our fans will be able to understand that he is very important.” – Maurizio Sarri

Willian (£7.2m) was a standout player for Chelsea as he grabbed two assists against Malmö. If he can carry that form into the Premier League, having created a high number of chances this season, and start regularly, he could be considered for Chelsea’s involvement in the upcoming Blank Gameweeks.

Aside from that, it was largely the younger players who impressed for Chelsea on Thursday night. Emerson (£5.2m) came in for Marcos Alonso (£6.5m) and won the free-kick that Ross Barkley (£5.1m) converted.

“I think that Hudson-Odoi played very well, but I think also Christensen & Emerson played very well, so I am very happy with these three players. I think that they are ready to play with consistency.” – Maurizio Sarri

Ruben Loftus-Cheek (£5.2m) continues to overcome some issues he has had with his back, playing the last 15 minutes against Malmö.

“We had a lot of problems with Loftus-Cheek in the last few months. He started training only two days ago after a long period of big problems with his back. I think that he can improve a lot, also Callum of course because he is 18 so he can improve a lot.” – Maurizio Sarri

Meanwhile, Sarri admitted that he is still trying to work out where to play Ethan Ampadu (£4.4m). Even since his days at Exeter City, the youngster has been capable of playing a number of positions in defence and midfield. Priced at £4.4m and often involved in the cup competitions, he is definitely one to watch for the future.

“We needed to find the right position on the pitch for Ampadu. We are trying him as a midfielder, centre back, full back, but we need to have a clear idea because from now until the end of the season we must decide, otherwise for him it’s difficult to improve.” – Maurizio Sarri

Chelsea XI (4-3-3): Caballero; Emerson, Christensen, Rüdiger, Azpilicueta (Ampadu 79′); Barkley (Jorginho 76′), Kovačić, Kanté (Loftus-Cheek 76′); Willian, Giroud, Hudson-Odoi.

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

    Best Wb replacement that playin gw31 up to 4.4m?

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

      Newcastle defender, Yedlin might be around that?

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

        Lejeune is 4.4 and I'd say he's nailed now

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

          You think? Than i might get him afetr all

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

            Yes, a lot of fans say he's the best cb. Someone on here said he has good baseline bps too. I'd get him if it wasn't for a hit, but sadly other fish to fry.

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

        He is 4.5m , Lejuene is 4.4 and Clayne/Cook duno if Lejuene is nailed tho...

      3. pingissimus
        • 5 Years
        5 years, 1 month ago

        Don’t forget 33 where Newcastle are only 50:50 to play

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

      Bardsley only 4.2M!!!

  2. YEAH PITCH!
    • 5 Years
    5 years, 1 month ago

    AWB + Rich to...

    1) Pereira and Fraser
    2) F.And and Lascelles

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

      B

      1. YEAH PITCH!
        • 5 Years
        5 years, 1 month ago

        Thanks. Lascelles best defender under 4.6?

    2. Hy liverpool
      • 10 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      B

      1. YEAH PITCH!
        • 5 Years
        5 years, 1 month ago

        Thanks.

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

    Now that AWB is injured, who is the best replacement for him under 5.5? I was thinking Pereira

    1. Hy liverpool
      • 10 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Lascelles or perreira

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

        Lascelles

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

      Yep.

      Lascellas a good option too

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

      Pereira

  4. Drogo
    • 11 Years
    5 years, 1 month ago

    Aguero, Hazard, Kamara OUT
    Auba, Vardy, F.Andersson IN

    Yes/No?

    1. Hy liverpool
      • 10 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      No

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

      If you think rotation hits Aguero and Chelsea's poor form continues, yes!

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

        I got 6 players not playing. Hazard, Aguero, Richarlisson, B.Silva, Digne, Kamara + a doubtful Doherty.
        I got 2 saved transfers and I need to make atleast 3 transfers

    3. dr.No88
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      No

    4. Patrick Bateman
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      I wouldn't

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

      I got 6 players not playing. Hazard, Aguero, Richarlisson, B.Silva, Digne, Kamara + a doubtful Doherty.
      I got 2 saved transfers and I need to make atleast 3 transfers

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

        Take a hit, will only effectively cost you two points even if the new player does nothing.

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

    Richarlison > F.Anderson. Sound good?
    1FT and 2.5 spare.

    Fabianski
    Bennett - Robertson - Kolasinac
    Salah - Son - Richarlison - Pogba - Biling
    Rashford - Jiminez

    Speroni - Wan Bissaka - Digne - Aguero

  6. Patrick Bateman
    • 6 Years
    5 years, 1 month ago

    Casual question inbound... How do you know how many transfers a rival has made for an upcoming game week?

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

      Bottom right of his team page

      1. Patrick Bateman
        • 6 Years
        5 years, 1 month ago

        Isn't that for the previous game week though?

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

          No

    2. Hy liverpool
      • 10 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Gameweek transfers
      Just above "view transfer history"

    3. Patrick Bateman
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Thanks all

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

    might just get Auba for 2 GWs and hope Aguero gets rotated midweek...

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

      Yeah maybe...

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

      thats the thing could leave options open too after next 2 .Higuain intriguing option with fulham wolves and bg31 vs everton and has looked sharp till now and would get tonnes of space those 3 matches with his movement especially fulham

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

    Does anyone know the extent of AWB's injury?

    People are transferring him out like crazy people.

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

      You seem to be labeling people crazy with no information

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

      Back soon. No game in 27 or 31.

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

      you don't have to transfer him out you know...extent not known but I guess it's all the info anyone needed. Blanks 3 times in the next 7 and plays Man Utd away as well.

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

        United at home - potentially significant difference.

    4. Hotdogs for Tea
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Aaron Wan-Bissaka remains out with a hamstring issue, and Martin Kelly has a muscle strain.
      “We don’t think it’s a long-term injury,” Hodgson says.

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

      No-brainer to ship given hamstring injury. Price drop will mitigate some of the TV loss.

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

    captain - original question I know. First to 3?
    A) Pogba
    B) Son

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

      Son. I don't know if OGS will allow United to have as much freedom against us...

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

        that's a good point btw, thanks. I'm just blinded by him galloping around against Chelsea. However it is at OT and OGS is a United man through and through in a kind of "I'll be damned if I'm showing them any respect, attack attack attack"...

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

          I think you'll definitely be more open than if Mourinho were still in charge, but also perhaps OGS will want to show he is a capable tactician perhaps?

    2. Where has all the rum gone?
      • 5 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      B

    3. Hy liverpool
      • 10 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Son

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

      Son

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

      son surely.Utd pool can be 0-0 or even 4-3

  10. Plymouth
    • 11 Years
    5 years, 1 month ago

    Members:

    RMT says a higher predicted points for player, but still puts the C on a player with a lower predicted points (and VC on the highest).

    Whats the reason?

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

      Rotation factored in.

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

        ty

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

    What is the better option

    A....play bednarek at arsenal

    B....awb to yedlin (another bgw31 player on the books)

    Thanks

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

      Why not AWB to someone else? What's the budget?

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

      think i would risk the hit

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

        Don't want to spend more than 4.5....

  12. Amey
    • 5 Years
    5 years, 1 month ago

    Do we think Clyne is nailed ??
    Loaned so should be right ??
    Started last 4 when eligible to play

  13. HuttonDressedasLahm
    • 14 Years
    5 years, 1 month ago

    Doherty starting %age?

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

      >50

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

      80%

      Been seen in training and indicated the injury want serious as he was leaving the field

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

    I'm in a bit of tough spot atm, I have Wan-Bissaka, Doherty, Richarlison, Sane, Digne and David Luiz and I don't know what to do, I'm thinking of dropping Sane for someone like Son because Sane doesn't seem to be playing much anymore but don't know any advice?

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

      Sell your Everton
      Useless

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

      Mane in for Sane?

  15. 1569Tippins
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    5 years, 1 month ago

    Sterling - Sané - Aguero - Ings - Kamara OUT

    Mane - FAnderson - Aubameyang - Arnie - Mitro IN

    Nice little -12

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

      Sounds crazy to me but you're over half a million places above me in the rankings so what the eff do I know

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

      triple city out is a bit crazy .Keep sterling and dont get mane & mitro maybe or u have some other plans

  16. Boss Hogg
    • 14 Years
    5 years, 1 month ago

    Bench headache! Which one to bennch?

    Son, Salah, Mane, Pogba, Anderson
    Rashford, Lacazette, Jiminez

    Help!

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

      Rookie error Boss 😉

      Jimi

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

        Or Rashford. Both bad idea's

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

      One of the Utd Liverpool 4, but which one I have no idea

      Maybe Rashford?

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

      Wth 😀
      I can't answer. One you'll bench will score

    4. Boss Hogg
      • 14 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      I figured one of them would probably be benched or injured, but they are all starting!

      Nice problem though.

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

      Mane, Jiminez or Rashford, get your dice out

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

      Mane

  17. I Member
    • 8 Years
    5 years, 1 month ago

    A) Play Bednarek (ars)
    B) Bednarek -> Pereira (CRY) -4

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

      B should pay off if in the long run if you'll be relying on Pereira in GW31.

  18. Iain Dowies Love Child
    • 14 Years
    5 years, 1 month ago

    So, I could have Laca for a -4 or Auba for a -8.
    Auba would mean no hit GW 28 to bring Kun back in.
    If I went Laca then I'd have to -4 in GW 28.

    A) Laca (-4 and -4 GW28)
    B) Auba (-8 and no hit GW28)

    HELP!!!!

  19. HamezMace
    • 9 Years
    5 years, 1 month ago

    If Salah owners are not captaining him this weekend, who are you captaining instead?

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

      Auba

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

      Son or Jiminez

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

      Auba probably, Son next in line.
      Surely everyone owns Salah, you might be in for an avalanche of replies!

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

      One of the 3 ahead on the Captain's Poll most likely.

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

      Auba

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

      Pogba

  20. Franfe98
    • 10 Years
    5 years, 1 month ago

    Latest news on Maddison??

    1. La Roja
      • 12 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Still overrated

  21. Teror
    • 9 Years
    5 years, 1 month ago

    Haz, Rich and Kamara to Laca, Fanderson and Westwood for a -4 ?

    Or just Rich > Fanderson and play TAA?

  22. lilmessipran
    • 11 Years
    5 years, 1 month ago

    Best defender under 5.4 ? Perreira with those fixtures or anyone else?

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

      I'd say Perriera

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

      Yep

    3. Alexis Nonsense
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      I didn't find any others that can match him

      Awb gave me a reason to finally get him in, he's been looking like a winger all season

  23. Drop Dead Tsimikas
    • 12 Years
    5 years, 1 month ago

    Any news on Doherty?

    1. Where has all the rum gone?
      • 5 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Where's the update from the press conference

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

      Fit to play

  24. Alexis Nonsense
    • 8 Years
    5 years, 1 month ago

    Foster or out of form Fab ?

  25. Wılly
    • 10 Years
    5 years, 1 month ago

    Remove AWB or Digne?

    2.2 ITB

    A. AWB > Lascelles
    B. Digne > Robertson

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

    Ouch. That AWB injury is a blow.

    Chilwell and Doherty too.

    🙁

    1. SPorting
      • 12 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Doherty is fine

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

      Doherty fine.
      Chilwell a minor doubt.

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

    Currently have the armband on Anderson.

    Other options are Pogba, Rashford, Son and Salah.

    Who would you pick out of that 5?

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

      Son, Salah, Anderson in that order.

    2. The Alli Way
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      I have all of them too and have it on Son at the moment but because I'm a Spurs fan

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

      Son

    4. Iain Dowies Love Child
      • 14 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      I never like captaining a player in an early game so Son gets my vote over Anderson - just

    5. Alexis Nonsense
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Son is "safe" as most will cap him I believe

      Pogba is the stand out differential imo, great risk, but he's on pens + matchwinner type of guy

    6. President Giggs
      • 10 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Got the same options. I think i'm going Son because I don't like an early captain. 2nd choice would be Anderson.

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

        when I think of early captains I think of kick off time not day!

  28. Les Bleus
    • 12 Years
    5 years, 1 month ago

    Repost: which move is better?
    A) Haz and Long to Almiron and Auba for free
    B) Haz, Long and Richa to Felipe, Auba and Fraser/fodder

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

      When are you FH? Don't get rid of Haz unless you are FH in 31. I'm thinking of bringing him back in for GW29 when they play Fulham.

      1. Les Bleus
        • 12 Years
        5 years, 1 month ago

        FH in GW32. Tbh, he’s sticking up my team and budget.

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

          He has great fixtures from 29 onwards. Maybe Sarri is even gone by then. Having a playing 31 player like Hazard is exactly what I'd want if I could.

  29. The Alli Way
    • 6 Years
    5 years, 1 month ago

    Worth taking a -4 to go AWB to Pereira? It's a long term move but already on a -4 so would be a -8 in total! Would be starting 10 otherwise.

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

      I'd Do it.

    2. Drop Dead Tsimikas
      • 12 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Not a -4, no.

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

      Yes.

  30. The Ejiptian King
    • 5 Years
    5 years, 1 month ago

    AWB to Yedlin for -4 or play Bednarek? Benefit would be another GW31 player.

    1. Drop Dead Tsimikas
      • 12 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      I'm playing Bednarek. 1 point is better than spending 4 to maaaybe get 6.