Scout Notes

Watford’s suspect defence adds to Wolves’ appeal for Gameweek 36

Shane Long scored the fastest goal in Premier League history on Tuesday evening as Southampton and Watford played out a 1-1 draw.

The Irish striker scored after 7.69 seconds at Vicarage Road but the Saints were denied all three points by an 89th-minute equaliser from Andre Gray.

We discuss the main Fantasy talking points from this fixture in our Scout Notes article below.

Watford 1-1 Southampton

  • Goals: Andre Gray (£6.0m) | Shane Long (£4.6m)
  • Assists: Daryl Janmaat (£4.9m) | None

Watford are without a clean sheet in nine Premier League matches after their 1-1 draw with Southampton on Tuesday evening.

The Hornets are the only top-flight club without a shut-out from Gameweek 27 onwards and have conceded more goals in that time than all bar the three sides in the bottom three.

The defensive frailties go back further: Javi Gracia’s side have conceded the most “big chances” of all 20 Premier League clubs in 2019.

Just two sides have allowed more attempts on target and shots in the box this calendar year, with only Fulham having allowed more efforts overall.

While Southampton’s goal on Tuesday was one that can perhaps be shrugged off as a freak occurrence (although there were similarities to Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang’s goal in Gameweek 34), the Hornets’ defence looked fragile for the rest of the first half especially and prompted a half-time substitution from Gracia.

Shane Long (£4.6m) charged down Craig Cathcart‘s (£4.5m) attempted long pass to put the Saints 1-0 up after less than eight seconds and Ralph Hasenhuttl’s side could have been out of sight by the interval.

The visitors created four of what Opta deem big chances before the break, with Long nodding a James Ward-Prowse (£5.1m) cross wide from inside the six-yard box and Nathan Redmond (£5.4m) striking the post via a telling touch from Ben Foster (£4.6m).

Ryan Bertrand (£4.8m) also struck the upright from close range, while Redmond forced Foster into an excellent stop with a powerfully struck effort from a narrow angle.

Wolves and Chelsea face Watford in the next two Gameweeks and the performance of the Hornets’ backline in Tuesday’s game (and before then) will surely fill owners of assets from these two clubs with more optimism heading into those games.

Rotation might be a worry for Wolves players, of course, given Nuno Espirito Santo’s previous comments about the third match in a three-game week being one that “requires attention”.

It should be said that Watford improved at the back after the break, although Southampton naturally regressed into more defensive positions and offered less going forward as they looked to protect their 1-0 lead.

Gracia switched to a 3-5-2 at half-time, the second time he has experimented with that formation in as many Gameweeks (the Hornets began in that shape against Arsenal last Monday).

Cathcart, who experienced a torrid opening 45 minutes, was sacrificed for Kiko Femenia (£4.2m) at the break, with Daryl Janmaat (£4.9m), Christian Kabasele (£4.4m) and Adam Masina (£4.3m) making up the three-man central defence and Femenia and Roberto Pereyra (£5.9m) providing width on the flanks.

Gracia admitted that his side were second-best in the first half explained his tactical changes in his post-match press conference, saying:

The first goal was very strange. We conceded an early goal and after, in my opinion, Southampton played better. They could have killed the game in that period.

In the second [half], we tried to change something and I think we found a better balance playing that way.

When asked about a “lack of concentration” for Long’s goal, Gracia said:

We have conceded in the last two [home] games, two similar goals. If you speak about players like Ben Foster or Craig Cathcart, they are players who very concentrated.

It’s something that happens sometimes. You ever know exactly why. I’m sure in the next games these players and the rest of the team will be very focused and try to avoid mistakes.

We have been used to seeing Watford in a narrow 4-4-2 in 2018/19 but we will have to monitor Gracia’s use of 3-5-2 in the season run-in.

The Hornets’ boss further discussed his tactics after full-time, adding:

In the second [half], we played better, we found a better balance.

From this new position, we played better, creating some chances to score and take an important point.

We thought before this game, with playing 4-4-2, we found the balance to defend well and to attack well Southampton’s system. But it’s true, we suffer during the first half, we tried to adjust, to change something at half-time.

Andre Gray (£6.0m) and Gerard Deulofeu (£5.6m) were paired up front again in Troy Deeney‘s (£5.9m) absence and it was Gray who grabbed Watford’s equaliser, firing high past Angus Gunn (£4.3m) after the ball bobbled off Janmaat.

Gray had missed an excellent chance after just two minutes, firing straight at Gunn from 12 yards and then unable to divert the rebound in with his head.

Gracia said of Gray:

Andre always is there, ready to score in the last minutes. In some games at home, he has scored important goals for the team and today he did it again. It is not a surprise for us. He is a good striker, good player, good scorer.

To play without Troy is different for us, because you have to look for other ways to attack and to create chances. But I think we have other players with different qualities.

Deulofeu was unable to add to the brace he scored on Saturday but he was a busy presence, twice firing narrowly wide of Gunn’s goal in the first half.

Although the pair have three goals between them in Gameweek 35, they didn’t really convince as a strike duo against the Saints and the absence of Deeney was keenly felt.

Southampton deserve credit for their display, with Hasenhuttl praising the reaction of his players after the 3-1 defeat at Newcastle on Saturday.

The Saints’ boss said:

It was a very good signal after the game on Saturday where I was really not happy about the first half where were not aggressive enough.

I think today they listened very well.

Redmond was unfortunate not to deliver an attacking return for his owners, not only striking the woodwork himself but also providing the excellent cross from which Bertrand hit the upright.

Ward-Prowse, again playing as a wing-back with Yan Valery (£4.1m) only among the substitutes, set Redmond up for his “big chance” and also tested Foster with a late free-kick.

Long started in place of Danny Ings (£5.4m), playing just ahead of Stuart Armstrong (£5.1m) and Redmond up front in Hasenhuttl’s 3-4-2-1.

The Southampton boss explained his decision after the game, saying:

The last games [Long] played very well and now he deserves to play from the beginning.

Ingsy played against Newcastle but two games in three days is too much for his muscles and that was the reason I wanted to bring in Shane from the beginning and I think he will not forget this game.

On Long (who was substituted with an injury in the second half), Hasenhuttl added:

I think he has a little bit the image that he doesn’t score so much but in the last four games three goals. It’s amazing and an amazing performance he shows in the moment.

I think that the game we play in the moment and the style of football with ball wins and immediate transition forward and deep runs is something he likes to play because he is very quick.

He is also an intelligent player and knows exactly the position you must be if you win the ball to be dangerous for opponents.

I think he is not only this but our target man at the moment because he knows very well how to use his body to keep the ball and be our target man.

Jannik Vestergaard (£4.6m) again missed out for the Saints through injury, so Jack Stephens (£4.2m) continued alongside Maya Yoshida (£4.1m) and Jan Bednarek (£4.0m) at centre-half.

The Saints’ backline restricted Watford to few clear sights of goal after Gray’s early double-chance and when Premier League clubs are filtered by their last six matches, only Leicester and Manchester City have allowed fewer “big chances” than Southampton.

Watford XI (4-4-2): Foster; Janmaat, Cathcart (Femenia 46′), Kabasele, Masina; Hughes (Success 76′), Doucoure, Capoue, Pereyra; Gray, Deulofeu.

Southampton XI (3-4-2-1): Gunn; Stephens, Bednarek, Yoshida; Ward-Prowse, Romeu (Lemina 73′), Hojbjerg, Bertrand; Armstrong (Sims 67′); Redmond; Long (Valery 78′).

809 Comments Post a Comment
  1. Mattymo23
    • 12 Years
    4 years, 11 months ago

    Please help really struggling. Planning to TC Salah or Mane (who I already have)

    A) Martial, Jota, Vertonghen to Salah, Hojberg, AWB for - 8 (means I can keep Son, Sterling and Aguero)
    B) Martial, Son to Salah and Deulefou for - 4
    C) Llorente, Martial to Firmino and Deulefou for - 4

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

      post team

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

      A

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

    Would u change any of my bench?? Not sure if 2 wolves is the best choice

    Lloris
    TAA Robbo Laporte
    Eriksen Son Mane(C) Jota
    Wilson Aguero Jimenez

    Foster / Redmond / Duffy / Bednarek

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

      That Watford defence though. I'd save for this week though, soton game is good enough.

    2. avfc82
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 14 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      Thats tough. I'd probably play Redmond or Duffy over Jota but can see why you'd double up on Wolves.

  3. VanDijksToWatchOutFor
    • 6 Years
    4 years, 11 months ago

    Why is everyone salivating over salah for tc? Hardly returned lately and hasn't gone double digits for twelve weeks. What is with the hits? Just get mane or tc sterling.

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

      ok thanks

      1. All For One
        • 5 Years
        4 years, 11 months ago

        No idea lol, some people taking hits to switch Mane>Salah I feel the way Mane is playing will give me more confidence in him scoring than Salah

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

          Completely agree, Liverpool

    2. The Ejiptian King
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      Because Hudds are shockingly bad.

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

        Well, Liverpool just scored two past the also shockingly bad Cardiff.

        1. The Ejiptian King
          • 5 Years
          4 years, 11 months ago

          I think Hudds are a different level of bad.

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

            I think that's probably fair, but surely mane is the better bet. Even before you consider the extra three million

    3. OldBenKenobi
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      see my post below:

      wouldnt consider it for a hit thats for sure....

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

        I think it makes sense what you're saying. They're hardly setting the world alight with their attacking.

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

      its not like the highest scoring player in the game is playing bottom of the league at home or anything

      1. Warby84
        • 8 Years
        4 years, 11 months ago

        Exactly

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

        And if it was Christmas still that would be relevant. Over the last three months he's probably not even on the first page.

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

          He's averaging just over 4 points over the last 12! weeks.

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

          im not interested in short term form, it isnt strongly predictive.

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

            Short term form is his four goal involvements in the last four; long term is his six in the last twelve. How far back do you think it's relevant to still call it form?

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

              again - im not interested in short term form at individual level, largely attributable to variance and as such is impossible to predict. mostly interested in his numbers since joining liverpool which is a much better sample size.

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

                So I guess you hardly make any transfers then and just hold salah and hazard and never buy anyone in their first season?

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

                  yes and im in top 400

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

                    Did you have a disastrous season last year without salah?
                    Also, congrats if that's true.

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

                      thanks. well, isnt a question of ignoring players who have small sample sizes but of treating with caution. most people use transfers chasing points from players performing above expectation in the short term, i just plan for fixtures basically.

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

                        in other words, when salah goes a few games without a goal, i don't think it's likely that he's "forgotten" how to score temporarily and will suddenly remember again. it's more likely to just be "luck" or more specifically variance which isn't predictive.

  4. OldBenKenobi
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 11 months ago

    Anyone considering not having any Liverpool mids for Hudderfield (who dont alrwady have one)?
    I really dont like the thought of losing my Spurs mids or Sterling (who I could easily captain this GW also)
    Feels kind of like a side ways transfer.
    I rather get rid of the likes of Gray etc.

    Am I nuts? (I assume probably)

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

      its fine if you have 3x lfc defence otherwise its not

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

        i wouldnt think thats the case either....

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

          good for you

        2. Snevitz
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 14 Years
          4 years, 11 months ago

          It has been the case pretty much all season so hopefully it will continue next week.

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

            are you planning to go with only Pool defs and no mids/fwds?

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

              filter for defenders who've played over 1000 minutes and let me know which 3 have the highest ppm

    2. Bring the Cavalry
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      I think at least 1 of Mane/Salah/Firmino is a must

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

        right but at the expense of Sterling vs bur or Son/Eriksen vs WHM?

        1. Warby84
          • 8 Years
          4 years, 11 months ago

          Or a winger? Robbo or TAA.. Haha

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

            got trent already. been great last few games. maybe a double up with Robbo?

        2. Bring the Cavalry
          • 7 Years
          4 years, 11 months ago

          I would do Eriksen to Mane. I have both and also wouldn’t want to lose Eriksen but if it’s for free I would want a player in a team that’s going for the league with HUD,new,WOL

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

      I'd want at least one for last 3 fixtures, but wouldn't take multiple hits to do it

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

        but would you lose Sterling vs bur or Son/Eriksen vs WHM for one of them?

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

          I'm probably doing Eriksen to Mane as I have Son and Vert as well, and would rather have 2 x Spurs and 1 x Liverpool than 3 x Spurs and no Liverpool.

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

            why? Spurs fixtures are great? are you worried about "coverage" of Pool?

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

              I think Liverpool's fixtures are better relatively to Spurs', and I think Mane is far more likely to haul big than Eriksen. Also gives me an extra captaincy option as I wouldn't captain Eriksen ahead of Son.

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

                do you have Sterling?

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

                  Yes

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

                    just the members stats suggest that Eriksen is doing better than both Mane and Salah recently so that why im worried about losing him particularly (through fear of coverage). hes had heavy goal involvement at the new stadium too.

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

                      Keep him then mate 🙂

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

            2 Spurs feels right to me. They struggled to impress against Brighton and will surely lack focus in the league given their CL involvement.

    4. I Member
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      I'll probably just get Firmino. Not selling Sterling, Eriksen or Son.

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

        would need a hit for that. need to play around to see whats doable

    5. Old Man
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      It might be a very astute way of going down the differential route, but you're going to need a seriously big sofa on Friday evening.

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

        I know ......plus I support Liverpool so it will likely be bittersweet whatever the outcome

        1. Old Man
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 12 Years
          4 years, 11 months ago

          I'd like to see your boys win it this year - good luck! (as for FF, start practising your hiding now 😀 )

  5. Warby84
    • 8 Years
    4 years, 11 months ago

    Foster
    Robertson TAA Duffy Trippier
    Salah (C) Sterling Eriksen Doucoure
    Jiminez Aguero

    Patricio Jota Bednarek Quaner

    Am I good to go?
    Not sure on bench order and whether to play Jota for Duffy or Doucoure?
    Do I triple wolves or stick with Foster in goal?

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

      You go 3 wolves...

      1. Warby84
        • 8 Years
        4 years, 11 months ago

        Maybe go 3 at the back and bench Duffy.. 3-5-2 with Doucoure and Jota, Patricio in goal

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

          Do you have sth in bank for a trade?

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

            352 is ok...

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

    Liverpool fans supporting Man United for the first time in their lives and some Man United fans rooting for Man City so Reds don't win the league.

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

      Can't wait for boring 0:0 draw!

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

      very embarassing on uniteds part

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

        Yep, truly embarrassing from non existent strawman fans

    3. OldBenKenobi
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      dont care what the result is as long as they dont roll over for CIty out of spite for liverpool.
      If thats the case then "united" are long gone....

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

        That's a good excuse - Gollum should have that one lined up.

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

          😆

      2. I Member
        • 8 Years
        4 years, 11 months ago

        Would be hard to tell if they've done it out of spite given their recent performances.

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

          that the only issue yeah lol

      3. LSK
        • 5 Years
        4 years, 11 months ago

        You won’t be able to tell if they’ve rolled over or not. They don’t need to let City win, they won’t be able to stop it.

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

          This.

  7. Bring the Cavalry
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 11 months ago

    Which option?

    Lloris
    TAA Valery Doherty
    Sterling Son Eriksen Mane(c)
    Aguero Gray Jimi

    Foster Dunk Cathcart JWP
    1.1itb

    A) Cathcart > Matip
    B) Eriksen+Gray > Moura+Firmino
    C) Save FT

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

      of those, c

  8. Warby84
    • 8 Years
    4 years, 11 months ago

    Could Ozil be a differential in GW37 for Cpt Home to Brighton, worth a thought? Or am I going slightly mad??

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

      too mad.

      Auba is maybe a good shout though

    2. The Ejiptian King
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      Mad McMad.

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

      differential yes, good idea no

  9. All For One
    • 5 Years
    4 years, 11 months ago

    Repost

    Start

    A:Valery
    B:Kolasinac
    C:Doherty

    ?

    Thanks

    1. Warby84
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      C I think, due a return soon

      1. The Ejiptian King
        • 5 Years
        4 years, 11 months ago

        I want his cup points ffs

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

      no such thing as being due a return but C

      1. All For One
        • 5 Years
        4 years, 11 months ago

        Cool, thanks guys

  10. Fnug
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    4 years, 11 months ago

    Well, my last minute decision to triple cap Sterling instead of BB'ing my triple Brighton defense didn't work so well. 31 points on the bench, and rank dropped from 2k to 9k 🙁

    What are the odds on Sterling scoring a hat-trick tonight in a 3-4 loss, to gift Liverpool the title?
    Plus a Brighton clean sheet vs Newcastle at the weekend.

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

      would love this outcome. lets hope so 😉

  11. BOOM XHAKALACA
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    4 years, 11 months ago

    Start Doherty or Hojbjerg?

    1. The Ejiptian King
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      Doh.

    2. avfc82
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 14 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      I'd start Doherty.

      1. BOOM XHAKALACA
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        4 years, 11 months ago

        Thanks guys, that was my thinking too

  12. Boomerang V
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 11 months ago

    For the rest of the season would you rather have:

    A) Salah, Eriksen
    B) Salah, Bilva
    C) Eriksen, Bilva

    ?

    1. 007 [RoboKlopp]
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      A

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

      a

    3. All For One
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      A

    4. avfc82
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 14 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      A for me.

    5. Johnny 8
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      a

  13. The Ejiptian King
    • 5 Years
    4 years, 11 months ago

    How insane would it be to do Eriksen and Aguero to Salah for a hit only to then hit again the following week to get Aguero back?

    1. All For One
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      You would be mental lol

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

      Not insane, just bad management

    3. TheDragon
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      It’s an option, but only if you will TC Salah

      1. The Ejiptian King
        • 5 Years
        4 years, 11 months ago

        No TC left, used it on Sterling in their first double when Kun, who I also owned, scored a hat-trick. I'd only be captaining, I think I'm just second guessing myself over potential moves atm after picking the worst of 3 last week.

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

          If it’s just captain the 8 points is a heck of a lot to make up

          1. The Ejiptian King
            • 5 Years
            4 years, 11 months ago

            I suppose going without Kun after is an option but I really want him for Lei at home, he's my planned captain atm. Have you decided what you're doing yet?

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

              Kun is a machine at home. I’d be okay without him for 36 but not for 37 that’s the conundrum.

              I’m really undecided - I’m considering between:

              A) GW36: Eriksen & Aguero -> Salah & Rashford (-4). [TC Salah] GW37: Gray & Salah -> Aguero & £8m Mid (maybe martial) (-4); Or

              B) GW36: no transfer [TC Mane]. GW37: Gray & Erickson -> Rashford & £8m Mid

              I always thought I’d do A due to Salah fear but common sense is leaning me to B

              1. The Ejiptian King
                • 5 Years
                4 years, 11 months ago

                Common sense worked well for you last week after considering the hit option. If I was doing A, I was also considering Mitrovic/Zaha instead of Rashford, he doesn't look himself at all, is playing out wide and I'm worried his head has been turned by the links to Barca.

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

                  See how united go today but it’s huddersfield in 37, it’s hard to ignore

    4. caldracula
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      Yeah, that would be up there.

    5. No Professionals
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      If you triple captain Salah and he gets a hat trick, and whoever you would have captained gets nothing, then it would have been a good move

  14. Bambi
    • 12 Years
    4 years, 11 months ago

    was all set on Salah TC before seeing the pics of him in NY

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

      Why, what was he doing in the pics?

      1. The Ejiptian King
        • 5 Years
        4 years, 11 months ago

        Putting TC on Mane.

    2. Brosstan
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      Did he have too much pizza?

    3. Bambi
      • 12 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      just have a feeling Klopp may troll us on friday night

    4. OldBenKenobi
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      NY isnt that long of a flight.
      Relax....unless he ate both those pizza's himself then I would maybe be worried 🙂

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

        Haha this!

    5. Jay_
        4 years, 11 months ago

        5 hour flight. Longer flights for some Champions League games. No worries at all.

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

          Exactly. NY isnt Australia

      • No Professionals
        • 6 Years
        4 years, 11 months ago

        Old photos

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

          No they’re def not old photos. He went this week for the Time Magazine “100 most influential” Gala. But there are articles in Liverpool Echo and others saying he’ll be back

    6. The Yorkshire Pirlo
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      Any help appreciated.

      A) Eriksen, Sterling, Firmino (Mane C)

      B) Deulofeu, Salah, Aguero (Salah cap)

    7. St. Joseph
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      No salah pics at melwood training.
      Omg this is not good.
      Is he gonna play??

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

        If Mane and/or Salah are getting a rest before the end of the season it's in this game.

      2. OldBenKenobi
        • 7 Years
        4 years, 11 months ago

        He's currently getting fat in NY on a 2 pizza a day diet.... Mama Mia 😯

      3. The Ejiptian King
        • 5 Years
        4 years, 11 months ago

        Not another training pic gate.

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

        Just switch him to Mane. Can always hit him back in tomorrow if he trains.

      5. Danno - Emre Canada
        • 9 Years
        4 years, 11 months ago

        Just picking up an inspirational man award or some crap in NY

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

        he's been sold

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

      United 6-5 city with hat tricks from rashy and pogba and 5 goals from sterling with 0 aguero involvement too much to ask for? Also auba haul on the side

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

        its a little much but i'll see what i can do

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

        United aren’t going to get 3 penalties

      3. Warby84
        • 8 Years
        4 years, 11 months ago

        1-1 draw will do for Liverpool with an Aguero penalty made by Aguero..

      4. Krafty Werks
        • 9 Years
        4 years, 11 months ago

        1-3 City
        1-1 Wolves

    9. Iggypop
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      eric cantona getting ready for the derby... haha get on his insta page before its deleted

      1. TheBabyfacedAssassin
        • 14 Years
        4 years, 11 months ago

        Thanks...

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

        Ban!

      3. MTPockets
          4 years, 11 months ago

          wtf

        • EMBOLOFAN
          • 5 Years
          4 years, 11 months ago

          excellent

      4. TheBabyfacedAssassin
        • 14 Years
        4 years, 11 months ago

        Lloris, Foster
        TAA, Doherty, Dunk, Duffy. Valery
        Sterling, Eriksen, Son, Jota, KDB > SALAH/MANÈ
        Aguero, Jimenes, Gray

        Suggestions where I could save/downgrade to get Salah (3.5) Mane (0.3)?

        1. TheBabyfacedAssassin
          • 14 Years
          4 years, 11 months ago

          *Or

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

          Well if you need 0.3 for Mane, the obvious place to start is with your sub keeper (assuming BB has already been played)

          If you want Salah it would have to be Sterling wouldn’t it 😮

          1. TheBabyfacedAssassin
            • 14 Years
            4 years, 11 months ago

            BB played. Mane/Salah is for TC. Aguero downgrade also possible though.

        3. The Ejiptian King
          • 5 Years
          4 years, 11 months ago

          Very similar team to me, if you want Salah then you have to lose either Sterling or Aguero.

        4. caldracula
          • 8 Years
          4 years, 11 months ago

          Foster to Guita, KDB to Mane

      5. #FPLBhuna
        • 7 Years
        4 years, 11 months ago

        salahgate might just well be a thing this gw

        https://www.liverpoolfc.com/news/first-team/347276-liverpool-training-photos-melwood-huddersfield

        not in any of the 65 photos

        we need some intelligence on his flight times etc

        anyone know someone that knows someone that can find out?

        😉 lol

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

          It’s not a thing - whenever someone posts this the person missing from training scores loads of FPL points.

          I don’t own Salah - If he hauls I’ll blame you!!

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

          The Mirror’s report claims he’ll be back for Friday’s game but with no source or justification, just baldly stating it.

          1. The Ejiptian King
            • 5 Years
            4 years, 11 months ago

            He's not swimming back.

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

          Well considering he was at an event in NY last night i'd imagine he'd be on his way back today?

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

          Surprised Trump let him into the country

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

            I mean you're not wrong. 😆

          2. Rupert The Horse
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 11 Years
            4 years, 11 months ago

            Ha

        5. Warby84
          • 8 Years
          4 years, 11 months ago

          Just put the VC on Robbo

      6. the Penman
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        4 years, 11 months ago

        No Salah in today’s training photos (obviously - he was in NYC only last night so will still be travelling), but more importantly, bib theory says that Milner will play - he’s got the same colour as VVD, Robbo & Mané. So no penalties for Mo if he is on the pitch...?

        (Disclaimer: we all know bib theory might as well be called bin theory because anyone claiming to know what will happen based on it can get in the bin)

        1. Emiliano Sala
          • 7 Years
          4 years, 11 months ago

          Firmino and vvd wearing different colors too

      7. Warby84
        • 8 Years
        4 years, 11 months ago

        Foster
        Robertson TAA Duffy Trippier
        Salah (C) Sterling Eriksen Doucoure
        Jiminez Aguero

        Patricio Jota Bednarek Quaner

        Am I good to go?
        Not sure on bench order and whether to play Jota for Duffy or Doucoure?
        Do I triple wolves or stick with Foster in goal??

      8. The Yorkshire Pirlo
        • 7 Years
        4 years, 11 months ago

        Best moves here for a -4?

        KDB*, Mane, Eriksen, Son, Jota
        Aguero, Jimenez, Wilson

        A) KDB, Aguero > Sterling, Firmino
        B) KDB, Eriksen > Salah, Deulofeu

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

          dont take a hit to get rid of Aguero or bring in Delofeu

        2. Baps hunter
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 6 Years
          4 years, 11 months ago

          I have pretty similar attack. Instead of Jota and Wilson I have Auba and Moura. I am planning to ditch Auba for Firmino and avoid hit.

          I would go for Firmino and Deulo and ditch Wilson.

      9. Tsssst
        • 12 Years
        4 years, 11 months ago

        GW36 FT Dilemma - choose one

        A. Rondon (bri) > Mitrovic (CAR)
        B. Hudson (RIP) > Camarasa (ful)
        C. Bank FT and start Rondon

      10. OldBenKenobi
        • 7 Years
        4 years, 11 months ago

        Momentum is EVERYTHING at this part of the season.
        I cant see Klopp rotating/resting much.
        The main squad is fairly young too so shouldnt need too really.

        1. Rupert The Horse
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 11 Years
          4 years, 11 months ago

          I do agree. But Huddersfield....

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

            It would be Hudderfield that we balls up on by taking them too lightly...

      11. Rupert The Horse
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        4 years, 11 months ago

        Whenever I go to NYC it’s a 7hr flight.
        No fair.

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

          Perks of a private jet

      12. EL tridente
        • 6 Years
        4 years, 11 months ago

        Who to start?
        A) Andre Gray
        B) Redmond

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

          B

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

          Red

      13. EL tridente
        • 6 Years
        4 years, 11 months ago

        Pick 2 out of these 4:
        A) Doherty WAT (A)
        B) Ake (SOU) (A)
        C) Bednarek (BOU) (H)
        D) Duffy (NEW) (H)

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

          AD

        2. Krafty Werks
          • 9 Years
          4 years, 11 months ago

          AD

      14. Mattymo23
        • 12 Years
        4 years, 11 months ago

        Very unsure what to do with this team. Leading ML by 20 points. Going to TC a Liverpool attacker.

        Ryan Foster
        Vertoghen TAA Duffy Coady Valery
        Sterling Mane Son Martial Jota
        Aguero Jiminez Llorente

        3.0 ITB 1 FT

        A) Martial, Jota, Vertoghen to Salah, Hojberg and AWB
        B) Martial and Llorente to Firmino and Deulofeu
        C) Martial and Son to Salah and Deulofeu

        Or any other suggestions

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

          A

      15. RamaJama
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        4 years, 11 months ago

        Got enough cash to go kdb to Salah or Mane for free.

        Who to get?

        A) Salah
        B) Mane
        C) Both for -4, means also selling Eriksen

        1. barcaa7
          • 6 Years
          4 years, 11 months ago

          b

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

          A

        3. 007 [RoboKlopp]
          • 7 Years
          4 years, 11 months ago

          B

        4. OldBenKenobi
          • 7 Years
          4 years, 11 months ago

          A

        5. RamaJama
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 11 Years
          4 years, 11 months ago

          Heers, 2-2, at least, getting both is not recommended