Scout Notes

Trend starts to emerge for unpredictable Wilson and Fraser

Perhaps inspired by recent events in popular culture, there was an ensemble cast of points-scoring heroes in Southampton’s 3-3 draw with Bournemouth on Saturday.

A whole host of popular assets got themselves either goals or assists at St. Mary’s Stadium in a game that taught us plenty about the two sides involved.

With just two matches left of the season, we examine whether the Saints or Cherries have anything left to offer.

Southampton 3-3 Bournemouth

Goals: Shane Long (£4.6m), James Ward-Prowse (£5.1m), Matt Targett (£4.2m) | Dan Gosling (£4.7m), Callum Wilson x2 (£6.7m)

Assists: Nathan Redmond (£5.4m), Pierre-Emile Højbjerg (£4.4m), Yan Valery (£4.1m) | Wilson, David Brooks (£5.1m), Ryan Fraser (£6.3m)

Callum Wilson (£6.7m) continues to frustrate his owners with the unpredictability of his attacking returns, although a trend is starting to emerge. After blanking against Fulham in Double Gameweek 35, roughly 40,000 managers opted to move him on for the trip to Southampton but watched on as he scored 16 points from two goals and an assist. That haul was his third of double-figures in his last four away matches with Bournemouth, in a period that featured three successive blanks at home.

It would certainly seem that Wilson has recently preferred playing on his travels than in front of his won supporters. In the last four away matches, no player in the league has a higher expected goals (xG) than the Bournemouth forward, his score in such fixtures roughly double that of his last four at home. Therefore, perhaps we should expect little from Wilson in Gameweek 37 when Spurs come the Vitality Stadium, before predicting big things from him for Bournemouth’s Gameweek 38 trip to Crystal Palace.

It feels strange to expect something from the Cherries on their travels after a season characterised by poor form on the road. However, in recent trips, they have made some improvements, earning seven points from their last four away games (won two, drawn one) after taking none from the previous nine. Central to that has been Bournemouth’s enhanced threat on the counter-attacking, which has had Wilson at its heart. In similar circumstances to the 5-0 win at Brighton, it was the forward’s pass that set-up Dan Gosling (£4.7m) for Bournemouth’s opening goal of the game, which was also their first shot after going 1-0 down. The central midfielder now has two goals in his last three Premier League outings, which is as many as he registered in the previous 67, although he did go off injured in the second half.

Ryan Fraser (£6.3m) has been of similar frustration to his owners in recent weeks, but like Wilson, it looks as if he has finally produced a trend for us to follow. Again, it’s based around the venue, as the Scottish international has blanked in the last seven home matches, but has attacking returns in three of his last four on the road.

However, Fraser’s credentials for the final two games of the season don’t look quite as strong as Wilson’s, given that he was actually named on the bench for the trip to Southampton. Eddie Howe opted to experiment with a 5-3-2 formation with Jack Simpson (£3.9m) and Nathaniel Clyne (£4.4m) providing the width from the wing-back positions with a three-man midfield of Jefferson Lerma (£4.5m), David Brooks (£5.1m) and Gosling behind Wilson and Josh King (£6.4m).

Fraser did take to the pitch after just 23 minutes though, as Howe opted to make a tactical substitution with Southampton largely dominating the early proceedings. He switched his 5-3-2 into a 4-3-3, to match Southampton’s formation, by bringing Fraser on for Chris Mepham (£4.5m) and deploying him on the right of the front three. Simpson dropped back into the middle to play centre-back alongside Steve Cook (£4.3m) while Nathan Aké (£5.1m) moved out to play left-back.

“Tactically we weren’t where we needed to be. Chris [Mepham, substituted for Ryan Fraser after 23 minutes] unfortunately was sacrificed for the team. We were much better for the change.” – Eddie Howe

“It was difficult as we suffered two injuries in the game, players were playing slightly out of position and it was a little bit of a disjointed shape. We had to dig deep and we made an early tactical switch as we found it difficult to control the ball. The change enabled us to do that and we were excellent until half time, there was a constant ebb and flow with each team taking the momentum. It wasn’t one for the defensive coaches to take too much from, but both teams really went for it. Both managers had to constantly reshuffle their tactics and from that perspective, it was an interesting one to be involved in.” – Eddie Howe

Fantasy managers were treated to the best and worst of Shane Long (£4.6m) as he opened the scoring for a second successive match. Some managers have been put off the Southampton forward because of his uncertainty of starts, but he has featured from the beginning in each of the last two Gameweeks now, and scored in each of them. Part of the concern had been fuelled by the fact that Ralph Hasenhüttl had generally paired midfielder Nathan Redmond (£5.4m) with one more naturally recognised forward in a front two, usually Danny Ings (£5.4m). However, against Bournemouth, he went with a front-three with Redmond on the left, Ings through the middle and Long on the right, helping them look very dangerous in the first half. Long got his second goal in two matches, putting his side into a deserved lead but should have done better when he hit the post of an open goal after an Artur Boruc (£4.1m) save.

The return of Jan Valery (£4.1m) at right-back was good news both for his owners and those in possession of James Ward-Prowse (£5.1m). The defender got himself an assist for a trademark cross to substitute Matt Targett (£4.2m), but his place in the side freed Ward-Prowse from having to play right wing-back, a role he took on in the previous two matches and failed to impress in against Newcastle particularly. His return to the midfield saw him grab his first attacking return since Gameweek 30. That was his seventh league goal of the season, which means he now has as many to his name in 2018/19 as he did in his previous two campaigns with Southampton.

“It’s a great feeling to score my first goal for the club. It took me long enough but I finally got there! It was a great cross from Yan Valery and I just thought to head it back across goal and get good contact, thankfully I did. I’ve been working on that in training!” – Matt Targett

However, despite some of their defensive assets getting attacking returns, the Saints’ options at the back continue to disappoint when it comes to their primary function. The three goals conceded against Bournemouth means Hasenhüttl’s men still have just one clean sheet since Gameweek 29. In fact, despite the improvements that the Austrian has undoubtedly made at St Mary’s, Southampton have still lost more points from leading positions in the Premier League this season than any other side (27).

“We lost two points which is a pity but today it was more important to be safe. We know we still have a few weaknesses in our game, we have to develop a few things that aren’t perfect at the moment. But that’s the Premier League and today it was a tactical and very intensive game.” – Ralph Hasenhüttl

Southampton XI (4-3-3): Gunn; Bertrand, J Stephens, Bednarek, Valery; Højbjerg, Romeu (Targett 45′), Ward-Prowse; Redmond, Ings (Armstrong 51′), S Long (Austin 88′).

Bournemouth XI (5-3-2): Boruc; Simpson, Aké, S Cook, Mepham (Fraser 23′), Clyne (Solanke 72′); Gosling (Hyndman 53′), Lerma, Brooks; Wilson, King.

649 Comments Post a Comment
  1. mrmrscott
    • 12 Years
    4 years, 11 months ago

    How does previous seasons full history not exist, would love to look back over the years....

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

      Same, would love to look through some old seasons and mini leagues...

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

      https://www.fplanalytics.com/index.html

      Go to historical Data

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

        You hero!! Thanks!

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

        Nice!

  2. Murder On Zidanesfloor
    • 5 Years
    4 years, 11 months ago

    Done Salah, Vardy > Kun, Hazard in order to chase 40 points from my ML rival who doesn't have Kun and Hazard. Both have TC remaining, he will (c) or (tc) sterling or Pogba this week. What should i do this GW?

    A) Haz (c)
    B) kun (c)
    C) haz (tc)
    D) Kun (tc)

    Thanks

    1. Weak Become Heros
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      D

    2. 007 [RoboKlopp]
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      D

    3. mad_beer ✅
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      If you don't use the TC this week, when will you?

      D

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

        Next week.

      2. Murder On Zidanesfloor
        • 5 Years
        4 years, 11 months ago

        I could (c) hazard this week then (tc) Kun in the final week

  3. mad_beer ✅
    • 9 Years
    4 years, 11 months ago

    Am I really consdering bringing in Shaw this week? What is wrong with me?

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

      A lot.

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

      relative to other sides, hudds are admittedly poor defensively at home, but absolutely abysml going forwards. in many ways shaw is a better punt than pog.

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

      I'm the same. Duffy, Dunk and Valery as 3 of my defenders, Shaw coming in should bring 5 points (factoring in his standard yellow card). A gain of 3 points on the other 3. Not exciting, but every point counts now.

      Have no other obvious transfers to make. May also save.

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

        bad math

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

          Why?

          And it's maths.

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

            probability of united CS is probably not higher than 60%

            probability of luke shaw YC is probably 30%

            probability of luke shaw attacking return is probably 20%

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

              probability of valery cs/attacking return is not 0%

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

          Yeah, Valery is getting double figures.

  4. Stupendous
    • 11 Years
    4 years, 11 months ago

    How's she looking? Gtg?

    Lloris
    Robbo TAA Coleman
    Siggy Son Salah Mili Jota
    Aguero(c) Jimenez

    Foster Gray Valery Bednarek

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

      Nice

      1. Stupendous
        • 11 Years
        4 years, 11 months ago

        Ok cheers

  5. Scotty B
    • 11 Years
    4 years, 11 months ago

    https://twitter.com/LFC/status/1123208372579373056?s=08

    Doesn't look good for Trent

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

      nice sports bra though

    2. Pap Le Cissier
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      Robertson just flicked his ear, he’ll be fine 😉

    3. mad_beer ✅
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      Why is Robbo pulling his ear?

      1. Pap Le Cissier
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        4 years, 11 months ago

        Reminding him who’s king of the FPL scoring charts

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

    Thoughts about doing Eriksen + Salah to Sterling and Hazard/Pogba -4? (have Son Mane Aguero already )

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

      Would not want to Drop Salah honestly.

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

        But only for next week surely Sterling is a much better option considering the opposition and Liverpool playing Barca before and after Newcastle

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

    Best United option for the remaining 3?

    A. Lascelles to Shaw
    B. Eriksen to Pogba
    C. Wilson, Zaha or Jimenez to Rashford

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

      A

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

      A

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

    What do I do here? Thinking hold, but feels wrong.
    1 FT 0.1m ITB

    Lloris - Ryan
    TAA - Digne - Cathcart* - AWB - Valery
    Sterling - Mane - Eriksen - Son - JWP
    Aguero - Jimenez - Wilson

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

      Maybe one of Eriksen/Son to transfer out

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

        A possibility. For Pogba or look elsewhere?

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

          Pogba is the only straight swap I see with the money, but no one knows if he will turn up, but has the fixtures to do

    2. The Head-Ake
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      Eriksen to Haz with a downgrade elsewhere

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

      Erik to pog for me but many will disagree.

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

    Sorry for off topic post.

    My astro boots are destroyed and I have a game tonight and no opportunity to replace them. Can I get away with wearing road running shoes for one game? I believe the astro is sand based if that makes a difference. It also looks like it will be dry.

    Thank you!

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

      depends on the shoes honestly

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

        Brooks road shoes?

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

      might slip a bit regardless but you should be alright

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

        Thanks, dakes. I think not straining an ankle will be my aim then. Sadly I don't think anyone has feet the same size as me but that's a good idea.

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

      or could see if a mate can bring a spare pair

  10. TeddiPonza
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    4 years, 11 months ago

    Son to Pogba or save transfer for 38?

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

      Son will play against Bournemouth because he's suspended tonight so I wouldn't get rid of now.

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

        He loves playing them recently too.

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

    Why is Rio even being considered for Director of Football at Utd? I thought one of the factors of Ole getting the job and being inexperienced at this level was that he'd have an experienced DoF? We're such a joke.

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

      I imagine the aim is to appoint someone who will be popular with the fans, but ultimately a puppet who will have no real say in any football dealings.

    2. QuintonFortune25
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      I think Gary Neville should get that job personally

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

        I love Neville but he also has zero experience in the role and even said himself that he wouldn't be suitable.

    3. Athletic Nasherbo
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      United need to stop employing people based on ‘popularity’ and ‘emotion’. Get someone who’s very good at being a DoF right now not a Rio Ferdinand...

      1. FPL price manipulators are …
        • 10 Years
        4 years, 11 months ago

        Agreed. Arsene Wenger would make an excellent DoF

    4. pjomara
      • 13 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      One of the most related avatar/question combos you can get!

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

      Great strategy for Woodward when he needs an scapegoat.

      "See Avi, it's Rio and Ole who aren't getting the job done."

    6. FPL price manipulators are …
      • 10 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      Hand over the club to all the players who played under Fergie. Let them run it into the ground. It will be sweeter to watch

      1. Athletic Nasherbo
        • 7 Years
        4 years, 11 months ago

        The club is declining drastically. What top player would want to come to United? Pep and Klopp make players better and enhance their careers! Ole has not and will not do that.

        United also need to stop wasting their time in the transfer window going for unrealistic ‘big names’- get 1/2 ‘big’ names and then look for players looking to move onto the next stage in their career who have been performing in top league for a few years- Bailey, Fekir, Werner for example.

        Clear the deadwood and start over.

        Never known such a mighty club do the basics for terribly or not even do them at all!

  12. merin
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    4 years, 11 months ago

    Which one?
    A) Save FT
    B) Eriksen -> Pogba
    C) Son -> Pogba

    Guaita Foster
    Robertson Laporte Doherty Yoshida Valery
    Sterling Mané Son Eriksen Hojbjerg
    Aguero Jimenez Wilson

    0.4 ITB, 1 FT

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

      B

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

      I'd say B

  13. spaych
    • 5 Years
    4 years, 11 months ago

    Who to captain? scary without Kun o.O, leading ML by 12p

    Me:

    Ederson
    TAA / Doherty / Robertson
    Son / Mane / Hazard / Sterling / Pogba
    Wilson / Jimenez

    Him:

    Allison
    Robertson / AWB / Boly
    Mane / B.Silva / Son / Sane
    Jimenez / Aguero
    +Vardy

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

      Haz

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

      Raz or Haz whoever you think scores more

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

      Your team looks good for this weekend. Hazard sounds a good bet for captain.

  14. OneDennisBergkamp
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    4 years, 11 months ago

    For the first time in a long time I am not sure on the next move. 2FT 0 ITB.

    Any ideas please feel free to share! I am toying with getting in Sterling or Pogba but not sure really...

    Boruc (Hamer)

    Robertson / Alexander-Arnold / Bennett (Valery / Bednarek)

    Son / Salah / Hazard / Jota (Ward-Prowse)

    Lacazette / Agüero / Jiménez

  15. Scotty B
    • 11 Years
    4 years, 11 months ago

    What would you do this week with this lot? Plan was to get Lukakuor Rashford but sounds like both are injured.

    De Gea
    Doherty VVD Bednarek
    Salah Richarlison Son Mane
    Rondon Wilson Jimenez

    Gunn Babel Cathcart Dunk

    4.3m ITB & 1 FT

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

      I'd want a city player in somehow

  16. Champions League Varane
    • 5 Years
    4 years, 11 months ago

    Weird one...
    Llroente BOU (a)
    AWB CAR (a)
    Please help!

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

      AWB for me.

      1. Champions League Varane
        • 5 Years
        4 years, 11 months ago

        Sure..?
        Cardiff are fighting for there lives and had a lot of chances at the end of the Fulham match!

    2. pjomara
      • 13 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      AWB, Palace playing away are like others playing at home.

  17. semiconductor
    • 9 Years
    4 years, 11 months ago

    I have 2FTs for this gw and will FH the last week. So actually I can punt on anyone both weeks (limited to 2 or 3 players this week though). What would you do with the 2FTs?

    Lloris-Foster
    Robertson-Duffy-Dunk-Valery-Bednarek
    Salah-Mane-Sterling-Son-Hojberg
    Aguero-Jiminez-Llorent

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

      Maybe Dunk to Shaw if you can afford it.

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

    Who do you think scores more over the final 2 GWs and any reasons why? Hazard or Sterling?

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

      My hunch is that Hazard scores more this GW but Sterling outscores him over the two.

    2. Pras (FPL)
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      Sterling because City will score more goals and even though City goals are shared around - Sterling has enough involvement to beat the 1-2 goals Haz migh score overall.

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

      Both are great at home, but Sterling has much better form when playing away.

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

        And his away fixture is Brighton who will probably have nothing to play for.

    4. semiconductor
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      Yes i can downgrade one of the keepers

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

        Reply fail

    5. pjomara
      • 13 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      Sterling.
      Hazard will be fatigued from the Europa league and from carrying 10 other players on his back for 9 months.

  19. Maddamotha
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 11 months ago

    Any of these moves good? 2FTs

    Lloris
    VVD TAA Doherty
    Mane Eriksen Son Martial
    Aguero Jimenez Wilson

    Foster Delu Valery Dunk

    A) Eriksen, Martial to Sterling, Høibjerg (play Delu)
    B) Eriksen, Son to Sterling, Jota
    C) Eriksen, Wilson to Sterling, Quaner (play Martial)

  20. Men in green tights
    • 5 Years
    4 years, 11 months ago

    What to do with this lot
    Allison,foster
    Robbi,Trent,chili,bednark,Duffy
    Tax,son,erik,Mili,Fraser
    Jimi,vardy,Wilson

    1ft and 3.8 itb
    Going to get rid of chili for Shaw
    Then toying eriksen for Haz/pogs and even thinking about Wilson out for Lukaku any better thoughts
    1 pt lead and have TC left

    1. Fuddled FC
      • 12 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      Prefer getting in Rashford if fit.
      Erik for Hazard looks good if you can afford

      1. Men in green tights
        • 5 Years
        4 years, 11 months ago

        Yes can get Haz in and also get Shaw in as suspect 2 clean sheets to see season out

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

      1 point lead is better than being 7 behind.

      Sounds facetious but 8 point hit in 37 seems too risky.

      1. Men in green tights
        • 5 Years
        4 years, 11 months ago

        It does but they have Salah mane and kun

  21. Fuddled FC
    • 12 Years
    4 years, 11 months ago

    My mini league opponent is chasing. He has Stirling

    Would you

    a) Erik & Jota > Sterling & 4.0 (-4)
    b) Erik & Jimi > Sterling & 4.4 (-4)
    c) Erik & Wilson > Sterling & 4.4 (-4)
    d) Erik > Pogba
    e) Erik > B.Silva then can afford next week Duffy > Laporte
    f) Do nothing

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

      What's the gap?

      1. Fuddled FC
        • 12 Years
        4 years, 11 months ago

        32

        I was 20 points behind until last week

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

          Bit of space to take a hit then, I'd definitely be bringing Sterling in for Eriksen, not sure on the 2nd part of it though.

          1. Fuddled FC
            • 12 Years
            4 years, 11 months ago

            cheers for the feedback

  22. Ungaio
    • 6 Years
    4 years, 11 months ago

    What to do with 2ft? 1.6 itb
    Foster
    Laporte TAA Doherty
    Sterling Mane Eriksen Son Jota
    Laca Jimi

    Ryan Gray Valery Duffy

    A) Eriksen+Foster to Hazard+Gunn
    B) Eriksen+Fostet to Pogba+Ederson
    C) Else?

  23. CRO KLOPP
    • 6 Years
    4 years, 11 months ago

    Why some people here expect TAA will be rested against Newcastle?
    Surely they need to score goals and TAA is in great form

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

      Nobody will be rested at Newcastle. Full strength team for the remainder of the season now.

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

      I've heard for one reason or another that he'd be rested for every game this season.

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

      Gomez needs some game time? idk.

      Think Gomez will need to play one game to keep options open for the final.

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

        **if

    4. CRO KLOPP
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      I agree with both of you

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

      Right now I expect him to start, but will be more sure of where we should stand after the CL game

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

    Assuming no injuries in Europe this week...

    A) Eriksen Vardy to Sterling 7.4
    B) Eriksen Duffy to Hazard 3.9 (perma-bench player)

    2FT, 0.9 ITB, kinda leaning towards B actually! Just means no sterling/salah...

    Lloris (speroni)
    Robertson Laporte Doherty (duffy bednarek)
    Mane Eriksen* Son Pogba (højbjerg)
    Aguero(c) Vardy Jiménez

    Cheers! 🙂 ...

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

      Contemplating A myself...

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

        Hmm. Easier to drop Duffy than Vardy is the only thing...

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

    Eriksen rested against Bournemouth............

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

      Says whom

    2. Duffy Dunk
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      Could be. With CHE, ARS & MUN showing they don't really fight for top 4, TOT should be safe.

  26. Eric Banternaaa
    • 10 Years
    4 years, 11 months ago

    Struggling this GW to decide transfer. Currently OR 780 and would love to stay in top 1K!

    Defence is really weak this week but cant see a way of improving it:

    Lloris | Gunn
    TAA | Dunk | Cathcart | Bednarek | Bennett
    Salah | Mane | Eriksen | Son | Jota
    Aguero | Gray | Jiminez

    Eriksen & Cathcart >> Pogba & Shaw
    or
    Salah > Hazard (Chasing ML rival 3 points behind - he doesn't have Salah or Hazard)

    United & Pogba both in poor form though. Season deciding transfers.Any thoughts?

  27. wernerhedgehog
    • 6 Years
    4 years, 11 months ago

    Dillema.

    A) Hazard Dunk
    B) Firmino Shaw

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

      Depends on if you need to play the defender. if so, B, if not, A.

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

      I'd wait untill Wednesday to see if Firmino is fit

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

        Just saw reliable liverpool reporter James Pearce tweet out Firmino being fine, hence the post really.

        https://twitter.com/JamesPearceEcho/status/1123193358938202117

  28. gelisiguzel
    • 5 Years
    4 years, 11 months ago

    GTG? 1FT 0. ITB

    Guaita
    TAA - Doherty - Valery
    Sterling - Mane - Salah - Son - Eriksen
    KUN(C) - Jiminez

    subs: Foster, Catchart, Success, Duffy

  29. Liber
    • 8 Years
    4 years, 11 months ago

    I am worried with no Aguero in my team. The only reasonable way to get him would be for Salah and Murray to Aguero and 7.5M midfielder.

    Do you think it's worth it?

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

      For - 4

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

      Think Salah and Aguero might match. Your choice would be between Murray vs 7.5 mid

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

        I would play Llorente instead of Murray.

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

      nah stick to your guns

  30. CRO KLOPP
    • 6 Years
    4 years, 11 months ago

    Dunk to?

    A)Shaw
    B) PVA
    C)Digne

    1. Teddy Brewski
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      A

    2. Duffy Dunk
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      C

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

        Torn between A and C. You would think A should get a clean sheet but C more likely to get an attacking return.

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

      PVA loves a haul or two at the end of a season!

    4. CRO KLOPP
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 11 months ago

      Cheers all

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

      From those A.