Scout Notes

One win in nine for Bournemouth as their FPL assets lose appeal

Following our write-up of Newcastle United v Crystal Palace earlier today, we now turn our attention to two more teams whose Fantasy assets perhaps have limited appeal in the season run-in.

Burnley have a favourable match in Gameweek 34 (Cardiff City at home) but face three of the “big six” and an in-form Everton thereafter.

Bournemouth’s remaining five fixtures look more agreeable but three of those games are away from home and the out-of-sorts Cherries have lost ten of their last 11 league matches on the road.

Most significant of all, perhaps, is that neither of these clubs have two fixtures in Double Gameweek 35.

Bournemouth 1-3 Burnley

  • Goals: Ashley Barnes (£5.7m) own-goal | Chris Wood (£6.2m), Ashley Westwood (£4.6m), Ashley Barnes
  • Assists: Jefferson Lerma (£4.5m) | Ashley Westwood, Chris Wood

From a fixture difficulty perspective, Bournemouth are one of the most appealing teams who have only one match in Double Gameweek 35.

A home game against Fulham in a fortnight’s time is certainly eye-catching but the well-documented weaknesses in the Cottagers’ defence is about the only factor in Bournemouth’s favour at present.

The Cherries’ atrocious away form has been much discussed over the last few months but wins on home soil have dried up too and it’s now four matches without a victory at the Vitality Stadium.

Eddie Howe’s side sit in the bottom three of the Premier League form table when clubs are filtered by their last eight matches (home and away) and only Huddersfield Town and Fulham have scored fewer goals in that time.

The south coast club did face the likes of Liverpool, Manchester City and Arsenal in that run but have also failed to beat Cardiff, Newcastle and Burnley since their 4-0 hammering of Chelsea in Gameweek 24.

The return to fitness of Callum Wilson (£6.6m) and David Brooks (£5.1m) ahead of the Cherries’ fixture swing in Gameweek 30 was seen as a positive and, while Wilson, Joshua King (£6.6m) and Ryan Fraser (£6.3m) have each delivered one double-digit FPL haul since then, the goals perhaps haven’t quite flowed as anticipated.

Fraser was a little unlucky not to deliver an attacking return on Saturday, as it was from his teasing free-kick that Ashley Barnes (£5.7m) bundled the ball into his own goal on three minutes: a touch from Jefferson Lerma (£4.5m) en route depriving the Scotland international of an assist.

King later flashed a header wide from another Fraser cross and Wilson blazed over a great opportunity that the Scottish winger carved out for him in stoppage time, the 22nd such “big chance” that the diminutive wide-man has supplied this season – no Fantasy asset has created more.

An off-the-boil Wilson also headed over another clear-cut chance from a Brooks cross in the first half, with the Wales international perhaps the pick of the hosts’ players on Saturday amid some flat performances.

Howe’s words after the game were damning:

The disappointing thing for us in recent weeks is we have not quite seen the clear philosophy we want and that hurts me more than anything.

We are going to have to go away and figure out why we are not seeing that and work towards delivering a better product.

Very few times have I felt in my management career that I have a looked at a team and not quite seen what we have worked on. We are just going through one of those phases at the moment where it is not quite coming off for us.

You have to prove your worth every game, every training session, every moment. You are part of a team at this level and you have to continually prove you are good enough to play in it.

Now, obviously I pick the team and I have not picked a good enough team at the moment. We are going to have to review everything we do.

Asmir Begovic (£4.3m) was handed a second successive start but the Cherries’ goalkeeper had something of a horror show between the posts, being caught under an Ashley Westwood (£4.6m) cross for Chris Wood‘s (£6.2m) headed equaliser and then failing to deal with another delivery for the Barnes goal that sealed Burnley’s 3-1 win.

Begovic was also nearly caught out by another Westwood free-kick at his near post and Howe said after the match:

I’ve always backed our goalkeepers, I think we have got two excellent ones. Mistakes happen, that’s part and parcel of the game in every position, today we made numerous mistakes in areas of the pitch we wouldn’t expect to. I always back my players and I know the quality they have.

Adam Smith (£4.3m) returned from injury in this match but Charlie Daniels (£4.1m) was absent, with Howe confirming that the long-serving left-back is set for a lengthy period on the sidelines:

Charlie has picked up a really bad-looking injury regarding his kneecap. He has had an operation and will be out for some time.

Barnes and Wood’s aerial prowess and physical presence caused the Bournemouth backline plenty of problems, with the Clarets’ game-plan again obvious as they fired over 28 crosses in total – no club has delivered more in their last six matches.

Westwood, who has taken on set-piece responsibilities since Johann Berg Gudmundsson (£5.5m) lost his place, stole the headlines with a goal and assist and no budget midfielder under the £5.0m bracket has as many FPL points as the former Aston Villa man this season.

Dwight McNeil (£4.4m) blanked but deserves a mention, as he excelled down the left flank to the point where Nathaniel Clyne (£4.4m) was hauled off at the break on a yellow card.

No player delivered more crosses at the Vitality than McNeil, who has now started Burnley’s last 14 Premier League games.

Dyche said of the young winger:

He continues to enjoy the challenge and grow in his performances, and his understanding of his and the team performance. He’s doing a very, very good job.

Matthew Lowton (£4.6m) returned at right-back as Phil Bardsley (£4.2m) missed out through injury, with Dyche revealing:

Lowts came in last minute – unfortunately Bardo had an accident at the training ground, slipped and slashed his leg from some wood, believe it or not. We’ve had that kind of season.

There was a game the lads play and a bit of wood broke off and caught him across his thigh and he has got a gash on his thigh and we couldn’t consider him. We will see in the week, there’s a good chance [for next week] but we will have to wait and see.

Tom Heaton (£4.8m) has only faced four shots on target in the last two Gameweeks and Dyche hailed the players in front of him after full-time:

Lowts was steady, he did a good job. I thought the centre-halves, again, diligent and calm in their performances. Charlie Taylor continues to improve, Dwight obviously.

The midfield two were excellent – Westy is having a fine second half of the season.

The front two were a handful, Jeff’s doing a great job. We ask a lot of Jeff but he continues to do a great job.

Bournemouth XI (4-4-2): Begovic; Clyne (Rico 46′), Mepham, Ake, Smith; Brooks, Gosling (Solanke 59′), Lerma (Stanislas 71′), Fraser; Wilson, King.

Burnley XI (4-4-2): Heaton; Lowton, Tarkowski, Mee, Taylor; Hendrick (Gudmundsson 82′), Westwood, Cork, McNeil; Wood, Barnes.

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  1. Firminooooo
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    4 years, 11 months ago

    WC team draft number 13.

    Foster Ryan

    Duffy Robertson Trippier Doherty Valery
    Salah Son Sterling JWP Doucoure(or Deulofeu)
    Kane Jimenez Deeney

    Suggestions?

    1. Rocky FPL
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      Prefer Jota over Deleu as he is more nailed.
      Also not sure about Trippier until Aurier is out for the season.

      1. Tsparkes10
        • 5 Years
        4 years, 11 months ago

        Trip to Dunk, Ryan to Lloris, Delu to, Jota

        1. YEAH PITCH!
          • 5 Years
          4 years, 11 months ago

          Saves money, but maybe a benching headache going forward between Foster and Lloris?

      2. Firminooooo
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        4 years, 11 months ago

        Can do Robertson to TAA and get Jota.

    2. Firminooooo
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      Only 0.1 itb.

  2. Cruyff's Eleven
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 5 Years
    4 years, 11 months ago

    Given rotation risk and fixtures I'm struggling to decide between Sterling, Son or Eriksen.....

    Is Sterling the safest option?

    1. Cruyff's Eleven
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      In GW35?

    2. EMBOLOFAN
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      city liverpool spurs and utd all in champions league. there is no getting away from it. just pick the best players and hope

  3. davies
    • 9 Years
    4 years, 11 months ago

    Which trio lads?

    A) Lloris Laporte TAA
    B) Ryan Robertson Trippier

    ***** Gunn
    ***** ***** Duffy Jonny Valery

    1. LewanGOALski
      • 12 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      B

      1. Tsparkes10
        • 5 Years
        4 years, 11 months ago

        Lloris, Robo, Dunk

        1. davies
          • 9 Years
          4 years, 11 months ago

          Double Brighton in 35 isn’t ideal

          1. Avo24
            • 6 Years
            4 years, 11 months ago

            2 Brigton def for 34, 1 brigton def and valery for 35 for me

            1. davies
              • 9 Years
              4 years, 11 months ago

              BB or using FT?

  4. LewanGOALski
    • 12 Years
    4 years, 11 months ago

    I think I’ll go like this:

    Lloris - Foster
    Robertson - Kolasinac - Doherty - Duffy - Dunk
    Sterling - Mane - Son - Jota - Deulofeu
    Kane - Jimenez - Deeney

    exact cash, so unfortunately I can’t

    1. LewanGOALski
      • 12 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      get Murray for now and then Deeney for DGW35, but it will do 😉

    2. EMBOLOFAN
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      would downgrade jota or deulo to get laporte in for kola

  5. Kabayan
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 11 months ago

    Which one guys?
    A. Hojbjerg + Eriksen
    Or
    B. JWP + Son

    1. Jedi_Reed
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      A

    2. EMBOLOFAN
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      b. rather have son than eriksen anyway

  6. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
    • 13 Years
    4 years, 11 months ago

    llorente looking like a good punt for the weekend, then switch to deeney

    1. Tsparkes10
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      Prefer Lucas then switch to Jota

    2. simong1
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      Why? Is Kane out?

    3. Jedi_Reed
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      You reckon Kane will get a rest?

    4. jia you
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      as good a punt as old man Murray anyway 😉

    5. Ajax Hamsterdam
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      Hey ???

    6. g40steve
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      Ban !

      1. FPL Forward Thinker
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 5 Years
        4 years, 11 months ago

        Why ban. It’s his opinion. It’s only Huddersfield and Sandwiched between Two champions league matches v City, followed quickly by Double gameweek. It’s all go.

        I think Kane will play, he’ll insist he does for goals and desire to win and play as often as possible but wouldn’t shock anyone if Kane was benched or more likely care off early when their 4-0 up at half time.

        1. FPL Forward Thinker
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 5 Years
          4 years, 11 months ago

          Came off early (typo)

  7. simong1
    • 5 Years
    4 years, 11 months ago

    WC draft. How's it looking? Any advice?

    Foster – Ryan
    TAA – Duffy – Valery – Doherty – Cathcart
    Sterling – Mane – Son – Eriksen – Jota
    Kane – Jimenez – Deeney

    1. EMBOLOFAN
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      its good. anything itb?

      1. simong1
        • 5 Years
        4 years, 11 months ago

        Thanks! Exactly 0 ITB :/

  8. doy
    • 6 Years
    4 years, 11 months ago

    Reckon Martial will start this weekend?

    1. g40steve
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      Ask OGS

      1. doy
        • 6 Years
        4 years, 11 months ago

        But how?

    2. EMBOLOFAN
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      think he'll start more often than not for the remainder if he can stay fit

      1. doy
        • 6 Years
        4 years, 11 months ago

        sounds good!

        1. EMBOLOFAN
          • 5 Years
          4 years, 11 months ago

          very overlooked option imo

          1. bench boost for every gamew…
            • 7 Years
            4 years, 11 months ago

            currently in my draft but CL match will decide. Start vs west Ham seems good on paper.

            1. doy
              • 6 Years
              4 years, 11 months ago

              good point!

          2. doy
            • 6 Years
            4 years, 11 months ago

            need 1 utd asset as cover for 34/35 methinks!

  9. Jedi_Reed
    • 8 Years
    4 years, 11 months ago

    For GW34:

    A. Vardy, Jota (Hojbjerg on bench)
    B. Jota, Camarasa (Deeney on bench)

    Trying to plan ahead to have funds ready for bringing in Salah.

    1. jia you
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      the one without a Cardiff player 😉

    2. The 5% Team
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      A

  10. OleGGMU
    • 5 Years
    4 years, 11 months ago

    Going forward (BB DGW35)
    Ederson, Leno
    Robbo, TAA, Azpi, Schlupp, Valery
    JWP, Mane, Sterl, Son, Jota
    Jimi, Laca, Deeney
    2.1 ITB
    Currently contemplating :
    A) Ederson ---. Foster , Laca ----> Kun
    B) Son---> Delof, Mane ---> Salah

    OR
    C) stick and just do Ederson --->Foster perhaps??

  11. alexl1989
    • 5 Years
    4 years, 11 months ago

    Thoughts re WC much appreciated!

    Foster - Ryan
    Laporte Valery Doherty TAA Duffy
    Sterling Mane Son Hojberg Deulofeu
    Kane Jimenez Aguero

    0.0 ITB

    1. Ajax Hamsterdam
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      Love it !

    2. cravencottage
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      excellent- great TV to be able to afford this

      1. FPL Forward Thinker
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 5 Years
        4 years, 11 months ago

        Or just have bought Doherty, Jimi and Aguero a while ago

      2. doy
        • 6 Years
        4 years, 11 months ago

        Agreed, I'm -1.8m to get that team!

  12. ludaslol
    • 6 Years
    4 years, 11 months ago

    A) Lloris dunk
    B) Verthongen Ryan?

    1. EMBOLOFAN
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      well a is a lot cheaper

  13. jia you
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 11 months ago

    Spurs line-up v Huddersfield:
    Gazzaniga
    KWP / Sanchez / Foyth / Rose
    Winks / Skipp / Wanyama
    Lucas / Llorente / Son

    1. jia you
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      Son taken off at HT for Lamela after his hattie 🙂

    2. EMBOLOFAN
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      this would suit me

    3. The 5% Team
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      haha...I think I would cry a little

    4. Ask Yourself
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      Imagine

    5. bench boost for every gamew…
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      no, they are in fight for fourth spot and intervall between games is manageable. Lucas probably starts

  14. g40steve
    • 6 Years
    4 years, 11 months ago

    Has the tide turned on Salah to Mane?
    Or just the fact Kane, Jimmy, Troy frees up so much cash?

    1. Ajax Hamsterdam
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      Salah always been in my wc

    2. EMBOLOFAN
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      have had salah since gw1 but not spending 13m on a sgw player

      1. kennethrhcp
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        4 years, 11 months ago

        same re Salah since week1... but I'm keeping for sure

  15. Ajax Hamsterdam
    • 9 Years
    4 years, 11 months ago

    What's going on with Kane ??? Is he getting rested against hud ??

    1. kennethrhcp
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      i'm guessing the lads on here just messing about?

      1. Ajax Hamsterdam
        • 9 Years
        4 years, 11 months ago

        Hope so !!!

    2. FPL Forward Thinker
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      In the odd conspiracy theory and some genuinely believe he might but then a again more believe he will play.

      I ain’t sure the conspiracy theorists are helping others but more just putting doubt into some minds that can be influenced.
      He will be in my team.

  16. Don Kloppeone
    • 6 Years
    4 years, 11 months ago

    Happy with my team for now but inspired by Sporting’s great looking team (which I’m slightly short of so had to tailor!), which do you prefer IF you were to agree Salah is the better choice over Mané?

    A) Salah, Dunk, Boly, TAA
    B) Mané, Laporte, Jonny, Robbo

    I already have Duffy fyi.

    Is A worth the sacrifice? Atm I’m on B

    1. g40steve
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      If Salah returns & he is defo passing the eye test, you will get swamped by all the dead teams that have him.
      I am playing my own game & past month 2, 4 & 9 in my ML’s green all the way 🙂

      1. Don Kloppeone
        • 6 Years
        4 years, 11 months ago

        I’m confused if you’re saying you are going without Mo or not?!

        1. g40steve
          • 6 Years
          4 years, 11 months ago

          A

          1. Don Kloppeone
            • 6 Years
            4 years, 11 months ago

            Thanks!

    2. Ask Yourself
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      A

  17. Gudjohnsen
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 11 months ago

    Son and Kane playing against Huddersfield?

    1. FPL Forward Thinker
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      Guarantee you that not a sole on here can tell you the exact scientific and factual answer, but more likely they play than not in my opinion. 20mins v HUD’s can even return Fpl points.

      Do your own research and don’t let others influence your GW34 team

  18. jia you
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 11 months ago

    Leicester v Newcastle is a Friday night game!
    Should catch a few out 😉

    1. FPL Forward Thinker
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      Not now that you’ve announced it !!!

    2. Now I'm Panicking
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      The volume of Aguero captains this week is quite funny

  19. Ask Yourself
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 11 months ago

    Would like some thoughts please someone like it I feel insecure about it

    Lloris // Foster

    TAA Doc Duffy // Bertrand Valery

    Salah Sterling Eriksen Son Jota

    Rashford Jiménez // Deeney

  20. simong1
    • 5 Years
    4 years, 11 months ago

    Is Kane, Son and Eriksen on a WC too much?

    1. Don Kloppeone
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      Yes imo but many on here seem to think that’s the template.

      They don’t have the most consistent attacking record and so for now I am going with 2 attack, 1 def (Kane, Eriksen, Lloris)

    2. bench boost for every gamew…
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      along the lines og Donlobbato is the way i´m leaning towards.

  21. Just Been On Loan
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 11 months ago

    Bottomed... Pretty template draft, but too bold to go without City and stick with the Liverpool assets? Rotation fears and poor double fixtures putting me off City's attack for now...

    Ryan / Foster
    Robertson / Duffy / Laporte / Doherty / Valery
    Salah / Mane / Eriksen / Jota / Hojbjerg
    Kane / Jiminez / Deeney

    1. mik-hail-tal
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      Replace Hojbjerg with Knockaert and Laporte with Lindelof and you have my team 😀

    2. bench boost for every gamew…
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      hm, template is not double Pool attack and even with some very nice fixtures i would prob want one City asset going forward. Kun vs top teams is the story i stick with. i´m also currently on 3 Pool but two defenders because Brighton have double now which means maybe just one vs Chelsea which is fine when you think of Chelsea´s defensive problems down the flanks. Then a doubled ef vs Cardiff and Hudds is for me better than most teams that have double in 35 and 36 combined. One of Doherty or Kola gets back in 35 for Dunk.

      I would advice one of Sterling or Kun, and the way your team is structured it´s Sterling for Salah?

      Hojbjerg is not one i would want, but outside of the double in 35 a cheap fifth mid is perhaps smart money-wise.

  22. Tsparkes10
    • 5 Years
    4 years, 11 months ago

    If Dunk and Duffy and a tiny bit in bank? Who are you likely to switch to in 35?

  23. Top Lad Dakes.
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 11 months ago

    Was pretty against Laporte, but warming to him thanks to Embolofan...

    1. g40steve
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      Your getting closer 😉

  24. HaffNanner
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 6 Years
    4 years, 11 months ago

    Thoughts on the latest attempt?

    Lloris (Foster)
    Robertson Duffy Dunk (Doherty Valery)
    Sterling Mane Son Jota (JWP)
    Kane Jimenez Deeney

    I have a nagging feeling that I need Salah so I can TC him against HUD in GW36. But that would mean downgrading Lloris, JWP and Dunk.

    Any ideas?

  25. F_Ivanovic
    • 8 Years
    4 years, 11 months ago

    Oh damn I think I've nailed it. Almost scared to post it in fear everyone copies but here goes:

    Ryan - Gunn
    TAA - Duffy - Kola - Bednarek - Doherty
    Sterling - Son - Mane - Eriksen - Martial
    Aguero - Deeney - Jimenez

    1. HaffNanner
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      Gunna be some benching headaches there. What would your starting lineup be?

      1. Now I'm Panicking
        • 9 Years
        4 years, 11 months ago

        Avoiding benching headaches shouldn't even be a thought when you are WCing GW34 for BB35.

      2. F_Ivanovic
        • 8 Years
        4 years, 11 months ago

        Yeah not worried about a benching headache yet... I'll get to that hurdle when GW36 comes around.

  26. Goat
    • 6 Years
    4 years, 11 months ago

    I think the case for a Brighton defensive triple up is strong. Most will be doubling up anyway and you would think 4 points is the very least from you’re extra player. I was looking at playing either Doherty or Kolasinac alongside Robertson and Duffy but now I am thinking Dunk will outscore both of them(Doh and Kola). He will then be switched to Valery ahead of Southampton’s juicy double. Thoughts?

    1. Iceball
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      Im thinking that too but Im a little worried I might be stuck with too many? Very tempting to go for it.

      1. Goat
        • 6 Years
        4 years, 11 months ago

        Look at it this way:
        If you forget about owning Duffy and Ryan. Who do you think scores more?
        Dunk (BOU, CAR)
        Kola (wat)
        Doherty (sou)

    2. Now I'm Panicking
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      Why not? YOLO. Big points per player are going to come from Midfield/Strikers anyway.

      1. Goat
        • 6 Years
        4 years, 11 months ago

        Yup it leaves me with a very strong front 7 + JWP

    3. F_Ivanovic
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      34 isn't the problem. They're clearly great assets for next GW - the problem is after that. They're terrible bench boost options for 35 compared to other teams and they also have horrible fixtures 37+38. Southampton also have a meh option that week if West Ham can find some form again.

      1. Goat
        • 6 Years
        4 years, 11 months ago

        Dunk will be gone for 35. Ryan should get save points 35 and Duffy always a good attacking threat with 4 games in 2 GW’s he could easily score. They then have a lovely GW36 fixture and then it’s time to say goodbye

        1. F_Ivanovic
          • 8 Years
          4 years, 11 months ago

          So you're planning 2 defender transfers in 3 GW's? That's generally a high variance strategy that over time will bring out bad results.

          Other things may come up in 35 that require more immediate attention (eg. An injury to any one of your 15 potential DGW players) - so you'd then need a hit to sort out both problems. Not to mention 2 transfers could be very useful in 36 if Salah is suddenly worth it again.

          If you are chasing significantly then maybe it's worth the risk but otherwise it just doesn't seem a good idea.

          1. Goat
            • 6 Years
            4 years, 11 months ago

            No he can sit on my bench. He’s only 4.4mil

      2. Now I'm Panicking
        • 9 Years
        4 years, 11 months ago

        We're talking about cheap defenders that enable strong attacks, which is where the real points are likely going to be. I can't see anyone is going to lose - say - 20 points by doing this even in a bad case scenario. There are probably far more points to be lost by picking the wrong big-hitters.

        1. F_Ivanovic
          • 8 Years
          4 years, 11 months ago

          Who is Dunk enabling that a slightly more expensive defender isn't though?

          I'm pretty happy with my front line of Sterling, Son, Eriksen, Martial, Son, Jimenez, Deeney and Aguero. Not exactly sacrificing a big hitter there because of not having Dunk.

          1. Goonsquad245
            • 7 Years
            4 years, 11 months ago

            I see your point but who is better across 34-35 at 5m or below?

            1. F_Ivanovic
              • 8 Years
              4 years, 11 months ago

              Kolasanic, Doherty or Boly. You're right, there's not a whole lot of options. Tempted by Gomez as I think he plays most games now either CB or RB and at least covers me if TAA is rotated in the RB spot for him.

  27. El-Kloppico
    • 8 Years
    4 years, 11 months ago

    For the 1st time ever, i've got ITB after WC.. but still time to tinker..
    Would like to hear your opinion though.

    Foster - Ryan
    Robbo - Duffy - Kola - Doherty - Valery
    Salah - Pogba - Eriksen - JwP - Camarassa
    Kane - Jimmy - Murray

    Murray can become Deeney/Rashy.. 3.0 ITB

    Any improvement suggestion. Keeping away from City assets due to match conjestion and rotation.