Scout Notes

FPL lessons learned from Liverpool’s 4-1 win over Norwich

Liverpool got the new Premier League campaign off to a flying start on Friday night with a 4-1 win over Norwich City.

In this latest Scout Notes article, we have assessed the key Fantasy talking points from Anfield as we start making early preparations for Gameweek 2.

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Each Scout Notes article will end with an analysis of the match data, which, more often than not, can give the best insight into the Fantasy implications, in combination with the eye test, of course.

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Liverpool 4-1 Norwich City

Goals: Mohamed Salah (£12.5m), Virgil van Dijk (£6.5m), Divock Origi (£5.5m) | Teemu Pukki (£6.5m)

Own Goals: Grant Hanley (£4.0m)

Assists: Origi, Roberto Firmino (£9.5m), Salah, Trent Alexander-Arnold (£7.0m) | Emi Buendía (£6.0m)

Bonus Points: Origi x3, Salah x2, Pukki x1

Mohamed Salah (£12.5m) rewarded the faith shown in him for the Gameweek 1 captaincy by registering a 12-point haul in Liverpool’s Friday night win.

Owned by 43% of Fantasy managers, and captained by over 60% of those who voted in the Fantasy Football Scout poll for the armband, the Egyptian was most obliging at Anfield.

He scored the second goal in the rout, latching onto the end of Roberto Firmino‘s (£9.5m) through ball and slotting cooly under Tim Krul (£4.5m).

Salah then provided the assist for Virgil van Dijk‘s (£6.5m) goal with a corner. The fact that he took the set piece will be of further encouragement to those in possession of the Egyptian.

Salah celebrates scoring Liverpool’s second goal against Norwich

However, we should not get too carried away by his involvement in the corners at least, as it appears at this early stage of the campaign that he is sharing them with Trent Alexander-Arnold (£7.0m).

The left-footed Salah took the responsibility for corners on the left side of the field, while Alexander-Arnold took those on the right, creating out-swinging crosses on both flanks.

It must be said that, despite producing some excellent crosses from open play, and getting an assist from them, the right-back’s delivery from the corner flag was relatively poor against Norwich.

However, those who opted for Alexander-Arnold over Andrew Robertson (£7.0m) were still satisfied with the outcome of the game, as he outscored his colleague by five points to two.

Alexander-Arnold provided the assist for Divock Origi‘s (£5.5m) goal with a trademark cross from deep and should have arguably registered a second assist on the night, were it not for a Firmino miss.

The right-back was played in behind the Norwich defence by a skilful Salah backheel and his ball across the goal was wrapped around the post from very close range by Firmino.

Alexander-Arnold also could have scored as he slammed a second-half direct freekick towards Norwich’s goal, only for Krul to produce an excellent save to keep him out.

Against Norwich, Alexander-Arnold had the edge over Robertson offensively

Robertson owners were perhaps the most disappointed of all considering that van Dijk registered eight points from scoring in the first half.

The Dutchman has now scored six goals in his last 18 appearances for Liverpool as he continues to extend his threat from set-pieces.

The disparity between the three key Liverpool defenders’ Gameweek 1 scores was very much rooted in the fact that Liverpool lost their clean sheet in the second half.

The Reds did not look their usual assured selves at the back in this opening match of 2019/20, even before they were forced into a goalkeeper change in the 38th minute.

Norwich did not make it easy for Liverpool as they, as promised by manager Daniel Farke, refused to park the bus and asked some questions of their illustrious hosts in the first half.

Half-way through the initial period, Norwich had registered more than double the number of Liverpool’s shots (five to two) with Marco Stiepermann (£5.5m) responsible for three of those efforts.

From the off, Norwich looked to get on the ball where possible and pressed Liverpool high up the pitch.

It was this pressure that led their first chance, ensuring that Alisson‘s (£6.0m) wayward pass in the first five minutes was pounced upon by Teemu Pukki (£6.5m). His cross into the box was fired over the bar by Stiepermann but was certainly a warning sign of what Norwich are capable of this season.

Pukki busted the Liverpool clean sheet in the second half

Just as they did on their way to winning the Championship title last season, the Canaries played the ball out from the back as often as possible, even if, at times, it left them a little exposed.

When in possession at the back, the full-backs pushed up the pitch and the centre-backs split across either side of the penalty box to receive passes from goalkeeper Krul.

Even when they were 4-0 down, Norwich were determined to press and prod Liverpool from the front.

That led to substitute Moritz Leitner (£6.0m) finding the space to shoot inside the box around the hour mark, seeing his effort cannon off the crossbar.

These elements of their play are bound to have both positive and negative effects for Norwich this season. It was this energetic insistence on moving the ball and putting pressure on opposing defenders that helped Pukki score their first top-flight goal of the campaign but it is likely to lead to plenty of shots given up – good news for captain candidates set to face the Canaries.

As for the implications on Liverpool, there will certainly be further concern over their defensive assets.

What Norwich were able to do at Anfield was akin to the test Manchester City gave the Liverpool back-line in the Community Shield final.

Klopp did make one change from that match, starting Joe Gomez (£5.5m) at centre-back instead of Joel Matip (£5.5m) but even at this early stage, those with a Liverpool defensive double-up may already be considering their options.

Once again, Liverpool looked especially fragile down Alexander-Arnold’s flank, and Norwich enjoyed most of their work in the first half in his area of the pitch.

The fact that has happened both against elite opposition in Manchester City and a lesser-side in the Canaries might just increase concerns over Alexander-Arnold’s role in the team moving forward.

Alisson had to come off injured in the 38th minute

Those who had grown unfamiliar with just how cruel FPL can be were given a sharp reminder in the first half.

Alisson came into the 2019/20 season as the most selected goalkeeper, in 32.5% of squads, but he was withdrawn in the first half.

The Liverpool shot-stopper went down with a calf problem in the 38th minute and had to be replaced by Adrian (£4.5m), who was added to FPL at £4.5m.

There seemed to be a suggestion from the media that Alisson was not quite ready to come back into the side so soon after returning from Copa America duty over the summer.

Either way, those who signed him for Gameweek 1 will be bitterly disappointed as they scored just one point and may now have to make an unwanted goalkeeper transfer for Gameweek 2.

Alisson has already been ruled out of the European Super Cup clash with Chelsea midweek and is, therefore, a doubt for the trip to Southampton next Saturday.

“The Ali situation is madness. It’s a calf injury. He felt as if something hit him from the back. He will not be ready for Wednesday, I can say that already. It’s probably more than a strain. We will have to see. It does not look too good.” – Jurgen Klopp

In the meantime, could former West Ham man Adrian become an incredible set and forget option for our Fantasy teams? We’ll have to wait for more information on Alisson’s injury but Adrian does have some potential.

“(Adrian) is a very confident guy and he came in and I don’t think he wanted to sit only on the bench for the next couple of years. He made himself ready. It is a situation, but if you are in a situation like this you want to have somebody who has played the league and who is experienced. He is 32, a calm guy, emotional as well, good with his feet – how we saw – and that’s really important for us. There are a lot of good things, but you still don’t want to have a situation where one goalie is fit. That’s how it is, but we have to see.” – Jurgen Klopp

Finally, as expected, Sadio Mané (£11.5m) was missing from the Liverpool starting line-up following his late return from African Cup of Nations commitments this summer.

That allowed Origi feature on the left flank of Liverpool’s 4-3-3 system, and get two attacking returns.

It was his first-half cross that was deflected into the Norwich net by Grant Hanley (£4.0m), and Origi connected with an Alexander-Arnold cross before half-time to make it 4-0.

Whether Origi is involved in Gameweek 2 remains to be seen though, given that Mané replaced him in the 73rd minute.

More importantly, the Senegalese international looked incredibly sharp, bearing down on Norwich’s defence from his position on the left flank. The energy he showed in his 17-minute cameo suggests he is probably raring to get back into the starting line-up.

Match Data Analysis

Liverpool XI (4-3-3): Alisson (Adrian 38′); Robertson, van Dijk, Gomez, Alexander-Arnold; Wijnaldum, Henderson, Fabinho; Origi (Mané 73′), Firmino (Milner 85′), Salah.

Unused substitutes: Keita, Oxlade-Chamberlain, Shaqiri, Matip.

Norwich City XI (4-2-3-1): Krul; Lewis, Godfrey, Hanley, Aarons; McLean, Trybull (O Hernandez 69′); Cantwell, Stiepermann (Leitner 57′), Buendía; Pukki (Drmic 82′).

Unused substitutes: Fahrmann, Byram, Roberts, Vrancic

Lessons learned from Gameweek 1

1,350 Comments Post a Comment
  1. The Royal Robin
    • 8 Years
    4 years, 7 months ago

    Besides Liverpool, did anyone stand out for Norwich? Buendia and Pukki I'm guessing, any others?

    1. DAZZ
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      Hanley stood out to me, i was wondering what he was doing on the pitch, always has a mistake in him

      1. BoomXhakaLaca1
        • 11 Years
        4 years, 7 months ago

        What a talent

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

      Leitner 4.5m when he came on admittedly out of his natural CDM position and play at CAM so don’t think that will last but hit the bar and nearly had an assist. Both full backs get in amazing positions for 4.5m too

      1. Oooof
        • 8 Years
        4 years, 7 months ago

        Yes this guy looked good to me too

    3. It’s gonna Ben Mee
      • 10 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      Cantwell as a fifth mid at 4.5

    4. jtreble
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      Stiepermann for me.

    5. Valar(Keith)
      • 14 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      Buendia and pukki looked brilliant. The fullbacks looked sensational going forward.. Shame the defense was so horrid. Cantwell with wes hoolhahans Jersey looks like a big player for them this year at just 4.5

    6. jomikijiq
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      Cantwell. Left winger for 4.5.

    7. Ser Davos
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      Cantwell at 4.5 looks a potential Dendoncker superseder

      1. Bullet Tooth Toney
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        4 years, 7 months ago

        Cantwell won't be a long term selection. Usually a pacy winger on the left (Hernandez/Roberts)

  2. DAZZ
    • 9 Years
    4 years, 7 months ago

    Has anyone kept money in the bank? I reckon it could be a crude move. I’ve got 1.0M, there are many wait and sees that have been avoided by many. Chelsea, Kean, Haller, not easy to get too from 6.0-6.5M strikers

    1. Respect My Authoritah
      • 10 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      A crude move?

      1. Brosstan
        • 9 Years
        4 years, 7 months ago

        lol

    2. The Royal Robin
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      The levels of self control you must have to of done that. I considered keeping £0.5 for King > Kean/Tammy but in the end I spent the entire budget.

      1. Pumpkinhead - I'm ITK …
        • 14 Years
        4 years, 7 months ago

        Not really...Just common sense

    3. g40steve
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      .5

    4. Budweiser
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      I kept 2 mil in the bank for Fraser to Son GW3

    5. It’s gonna Ben Mee
      • 10 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      o/

    6. Oooof
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      I’ve got 1m ITB too.

      It seemed a good idea, but I’m worried I’ve strayed away from the ideal price point template though.

      In other words, I’m not sure that I’ll be able to have the flexibility to move onto all bandwagons easily.

    7. Brosstan
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      Do you mean shrewd move?

    8. Pumpkinhead - I'm ITK …
      • 14 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      Yes .5

      Always do as it opens up so many opportunities

      It means going for AMT over Zinchenko who is probably one bad game from being dropped . Risky but gives me options where has others have to wait or drop 4pts

    9. FPL Virgin
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      0.5m to cover 0.1 price rises/falls in future transfers.

    10. Alnair
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      I kept 0.5m so I can upgrade Moura to an 8.0m mid like Bernardo or Siggy or King to Kean in one move.

      Probably would've been 1.0m had Everton not bought Sidebe.

    11. Jekori
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      1.0 ITB. But i have Origi and because i'd like jota or another 6.5 after next gw i need it.

    12. Kitsune
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      2 mil in the bank for me

    13. the Penman
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      Think you mean shrewd 😉

      And I did - I can spread it over a number of price rises players after GW2...

    14. DAZZ
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      Crude ffs what was i drinking last night

    15. Union_Jacks
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      I went one step further and bought Kean and have him benched ready for next week!

  3. camarozz
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    4 years, 7 months ago

    Ye can bookmark this if ye so wish.

    THERE IS NO WAY VILLA ARE GONNA BE RELEGATED.

    END OF.

    1. drughi
      • 14 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      will be intresting to see them today against spurs

    2. Oooof
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      Enjoy the season, I’ve got Mings for now so I’m hoping for some returns from GW2 onwards.

    3. Bird Raymond
      • 12 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      Could be great, could be terrible. Hardly know who any of their new players are, and there's a lot of them!

  4. g40steve
    • 6 Years
    4 years, 7 months ago

    After all the last minute shuffling of team before 7pm I seem to have two Brighton in my team.
    Not the usual Duffy/Dunk but a WB & attacking forward playing mid, Trossard & Montoya.
    Will I be smiling or crying after first few weeks?

    1. Respect My Authoritah
      • 10 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      Same here. Happy with it tbh, they're merely placeholders

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

      That’s the usual Brighton round here. We’ll all be smiling with you 😉

      1. g40steve
        • 6 Years
        4 years, 7 months ago

        Cheers

    3. The Train Driver
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      Last time I had Brighton players it ended up in disaster... Swore never to have them again, started with 2 as well, oh how I love FPL...

      1. Stef rocks
        • 6 Years
        4 years, 7 months ago

        Ahaha - exactly the same for me. I also have Montoya and Trossard and last campaign when I wildcarded in Gw 33 to get Brighton players it was a disaster 🙂

  5. It’s gonna Ben Mee
    • 10 Years
    4 years, 7 months ago

    Who are you keeping an extra eye on today? For me it’s:

    1) Haller
    2) Trossard
    3) Jota (Villa)
    4) Camarasa

    1. camarozz
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      Trossard coz I have him

      1. g40steve
        • 6 Years
        4 years, 7 months ago

        Same, were we all drugged?

        1. camarozz
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 9 Years
          4 years, 7 months ago

          It's a punt. He seems capable.

          Have faith.

    2. barracuda
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      5) Erik

    3. The Royal Robin
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      In terms of who I haven't got?

      A) Kane
      B) KDB
      C) Haller
      D) Vardy
      E) Zaha

      1. It’s gonna Ben Mee
        • 10 Years
        4 years, 7 months ago

        More in terms of unproven but promising I guess

        1. The Royal Robin
          • 8 Years
          4 years, 7 months ago

          Okay, Yarmolenko and Fornals in that list too then. Trossard, Montoya, Grealish, Jota, McGinn, etc.

    4. Respect My Authoritah
      • 10 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      De Bruyne, Lanzini, Haller, Fornals, Wilson, Robinson, Wood, Ings, Adams, Siggy, Digne, Coleman, Zaha, Deulofeu, Trossard, Montoya, Murray, Kane, Moura, McGinn, Wesley

      FPL is back! 🙂

      1. It’s gonna Ben Mee
        • 10 Years
        4 years, 7 months ago

        Many extra eyes 😆

      2. Cok3y5murf
        • 7 Years
        4 years, 7 months ago

        Damn, son

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

      Think all my eyes will be fixed on the wood hat trick today

    6. Oooof
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      McNeil of Burnley

    7. jtreble
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      Haller, Lanzini and Fornals for me. It will be interesting to see how they do.

  6. Emiliano Sala
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 7 months ago

    Would you change TAA or Robbo(if you had both) to VVD if it was yesterday and you knew VVD is gonna score?

    1. goriuanx
      • 13 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      For one GW yeah, but this game is for longer.

      Robbo had a few shots and some good crosses.

      At the end of the day they're all going to score points. It's important to stick with who've you backed and accept there will be weeks where your player is the top scoring one and weeks where he isn't.

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

        Yeah. Can't pass on any of them. Robbo looked very good tho. Hope it pays off

    2. g40steve
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      I swapped Trent to Robbo then last minute Virgil, once he hit 50%.

      1. Water_Pink
        • 13 Years
        4 years, 7 months ago

        So went for who everyone else did

        1. g40steve
          • 6 Years
          4 years, 7 months ago

          Not owning means hurt when they score?

          1. Water_Pink
            • 13 Years
            4 years, 7 months ago

            What I mean is you chose 50% over your own knowledge of the players and went for the overall % of the site .

            1. g40steve
              • 6 Years
              4 years, 7 months ago

              I find having the highly owned & a few differentials works well, nothing worse than seeing rank drop from one of the big guns.

    3. Jolly Good
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      Well considering VVD got 6 pts more than Robbo.. absolutely .... even if I want Robbo from GW2 onewards.. the transfer costs me 4 pts so I am up 2

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

        I mean long term
        That's obvious what you say

    4. jtreble
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      I might do TAA > VVD if TAA continues to be poor defensively.

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

        TAA could have 21 points

        1. jtreble
          • 7 Years
          4 years, 7 months ago

          ... I’m concerned Klopp will pull TAA to fix his problem right side.

    5. Solano's Trumpet
      • 13 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      im cosidering TAA to VVD because im not covinced after yesterday that TAA will get the game time every week, and also he costs .5 more

      1. jtreble
        • 7 Years
        4 years, 7 months ago

        +1.

    6. Alnair
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      Honest? Yes because I did that not even knowing he'd score. I thought to myself "If VVD were 7.0m would TAA be clearly the better option" and realized he wouldn't be - the issue around his minutes would still leave VVD vs TAA up for debate. So VVD being 6.5m just made it a no-brainer.

  7. Valar(Keith)
    • 14 Years
    4 years, 7 months ago

    So Adrian wasn't priced in fpl at the start of the game yesterday.. But when Allison got injured and Adrian basically got himself nailed as a starter for atleast a month fpl decided to price him at 4.5? Even the under studys at pool, Chelsea and United are priced at 5.0.. But

    1. Valar(Keith)
      • 14 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      Lol. Post fail.
      What I meant was it looks like fpl are playing mind games on us 3 pool owners

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

      It’s to annoy those who already have triple pool trying to buy the game. Intellectuals, like me, who only got salah and VVD will be able to capitalise on and leave you losers behind

      1. Valar(Keith)
        • 14 Years
        4 years, 7 months ago

        Definitely annoying.. Everytime I look at Robbo I thjnk of the points Adrian will get at 2.5 less now. The worst part is I did Mings + Sterling to Robbo + Kdb right at the end in a slight bit of panic :(..

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

          Fortunately Adrian isn’t quite capable of 10-15 assists a season like your boys so I wouldn’t worry. Robbo could have easily got 2 goals and an assist and TAA could have got a goal and 3 assists. My bum was chewing the seat all game

    3. Respect My Authoritah
      • 10 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      Very odd. I thought it was a mistake for a good while

    4. Rupert The Horse
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      That is weird.

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

      Right, I don't think FPL Towers had time to think it through. A backup keeper to a Top 6 side should normally be 5m unless they have a terrible defence - hi Arsenal.

  8. Athletic Nasherbo
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 7 months ago

    Chaps need some help.

    If someone has just joined my mini league and it says to be added after next point update or whatever, does that mean they won’t get their GW1 points counted in the league?

    Thanks 🙂

    1. Ragabolly
      • 14 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      They will count

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

        That’s great! Didn’t know if their totals will just be started Gw2

  9. Rupert The Horse
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    4 years, 7 months ago

    My wife is Hungarian, Pukki is fart in her language.
    You could tell how much attacking chances Norwich had from how much she was laughing.

    1. Miniboss
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      Hah that’s hilarious!

    2. Oooof
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      Haha that’s brilliant 🙂

    3. Piggs Boson
      • 12 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      😆

    4. Baps hunter
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      "Fingik" says google translator. Strange. How is it spelled?

      1. Rupert The Horse
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        4 years, 7 months ago

        Well thats the more grown up version, so 'fine' or 'fungus'.
        But 'pukki' is the funnier version.

    5. The Train Driver
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      I know the feeling, Kaka is poo in many of the Balkan languages. Brings back memories this post 😀

      1. Rupert The Horse
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        4 years, 7 months ago

        French too.

        1. The Train Driver
          • 8 Years
          4 years, 7 months ago

          My wife who is Russian told me konyplanka means weed/grass in Ukranian/Russian. Weird last name to have in your own language...

      2. Baps hunter
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 6 Years
        4 years, 7 months ago

        In Finnish poo is "kakka"... And goat is "pukki".

        1. Rupert The Horse
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 11 Years
          4 years, 7 months ago

          Ah Finnish, the only related language to Hungarian.

          1. Baps hunter
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 6 Years
            4 years, 7 months ago

            Estonian is also same origin, others are extremely small.

          2. barracuda
            • 7 Years
            4 years, 7 months ago

            She is correct. It made me laugh too.

        2. Baps hunter
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 6 Years
          4 years, 7 months ago

          And it is not common last name, one "family' probably, about 400 people have that last name.

  10. mad_beer ✅
    • 9 Years
    4 years, 7 months ago

    FPL site seems crap. Keeps going offline.

    1. jtreble
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      All is fine here.

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

    Origi (5.5M) + 1M itb

    Probably loses his spot next game to Mané.

    Who should i bring in? Or stick with Origi?

    1. Respect My Authoritah
      • 10 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      Pukki v Newcastle looks the pick of the bunch for 1 week

      1. Hairy Potter
        • 8 Years
        4 years, 7 months ago

        After one game, he certainly is ahead of those who are yet to play.

    2. Hairy Potter
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      Plenty of 6.5 and 6.0 players to watch this GW and then decide.

    3. Andy'81
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      Stick another GW, jump when the wheels fall off.

    4. Jekori
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      watch super cup on wednesday. Mané might play that one and origi (substituted after 73 vs norwich) might play vs southampton.

  12. Brosstan
    • 9 Years
    4 years, 7 months ago

    If Trossard casuals get anything today Ill retire from FPL

    1. Piggs Boson
      • 12 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      Playing in a fluid front 3 against a weak defence. Maybe you're the casual 😉

    2. It’s gonna Ben Mee
      • 10 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      “Trossard casuals”

      😆 😆 😆

    3. Bird Raymond
      • 12 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      No need for that!

      1. Brosstan
        • 9 Years
        4 years, 7 months ago

        lol

    4. Kambo
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      Trossard has the preseason form to perform. Should come at no surprise if he comes away with some points

    5. Pumpkinhead - I'm ITK …
      • 14 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      It's a total punt as no one has seen him play in the prem before...

    6. Jekori
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      Jahanbakhsh had simular (even better) stats when he came to brighton. In his debut season he had no attacking returns. admittedly he was injured quite a bit but still, brighton isn't a top4 side like AZ and KRC Genk are in their leagues. Curious how they play under the new coach tho, the talent is there for sure.

  13. Piggs Boson
    • 12 Years
    4 years, 7 months ago

    @FPLVirgin Good podcast to listen to while browsing FFS 😉
    https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/m0005t4x

  14. ALTOID11
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 7 months ago

    Although Pukki looks like one to watch I don’t think 6.5 is a bargain tbf.

    1. Miniboss
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      Too early to say, could be fantastic asset if Norwich keeps playing free flow attack like they did on second half yesterday.

      1. Rupert The Horse
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        4 years, 7 months ago

        Looking at him for GW6

    2. Rupert The Horse
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      Definite wait and see for me.

    3. Four Hit Wonder
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      Well that's the same price as Murray. Spot on IMO

  15. Saint Tim
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    4 years, 7 months ago

    Is the Wisdom Of The Crowd community piece not going to feature this season? I really enjoyed reading it last time round but didn’t see one for GW1...

  16. mad_beer ✅
    • 9 Years
    4 years, 7 months ago

    Can you see how much money ITB another person has? It used to be there but I can't see it.

    1. Ghost Gooner
      • 10 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      No longer visible between GWs

      1. mad_beer ✅
        • 9 Years
        4 years, 7 months ago

        Thanks dude.

    2. Harper (No more Penandes)
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      If they have a TV of £100.5 that means they have £0.5 itb, same for £102.0 etc

      1. Net Gains
        • 7 Years
        4 years, 7 months ago

        That's not true at all. Team Value and Money In The Bank are two totally separate things. You can easily have a TV of 100.5 and no money in the bank!

        1. Harper (No more Penandes)
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 8 Years
          4 years, 7 months ago

          But not at the start of the season, there are already people that have a TV of £100.5 because they have £0.5 itb which I assume is a bug. Of course there would be no way to tell whether someone has money itb from this later on in the season when their TV is much higher

          1. Net Gains
            • 7 Years
            4 years, 7 months ago

            I haven't seen this bug but even if it exists it does not mean that this money is in their bank. And your answer to the OP was a blanket statement, which was wrong.

          2. mad_beer ✅
            • 9 Years
            4 years, 7 months ago

            One person in my ML has a TV of 101. There hasn't been any price rises so it must be a bug.

      1. mad_beer ✅
        • 9 Years
        4 years, 7 months ago

        Thanks. This is helpful.

        I liked the mystery of thinking up what someone did. But hey ho.

  17. RubberDucky
      4 years, 7 months ago

      Is there a live stream today?
      If so what time?

    • The Train Driver
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      Mane looked great coming on yesterday, not worth having inatead of Salah but a double up in the near future looking poaaible...

      1. Rupert The Horse
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        4 years, 7 months ago

        Could be if we keep conceding.

      2. jtreble
        • 7 Years
        4 years, 7 months ago

        Agree. Considering dropping a LIV defender to make room for Mane.

      3. Piggs Boson
        • 12 Years
        4 years, 7 months ago

        But if the Liverpool defenders can get near his points for 4.5/5.0m less, it's hard to justify the price for someone you're unlikely to captain.

        1. jtreble
          • 7 Years
          4 years, 7 months ago

          “... But if the Liverpool defenders can get near his points for 4.5/5.0m less ...”. Not without clean sheets they can’t. LIV/TAA were appalling defensively yesterday.

          1. Rupert The Horse
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 11 Years
            4 years, 7 months ago

            Small sample size though.

            1. jtreble
              • 7 Years
              4 years, 7 months ago

              LIV were poor defensively over the preseason too. Allison is now injured ...

        2. Parm
          • 12 Years
          4 years, 7 months ago

          This is why you use players like Mané short term, the easy home match-ups are where he thrives and a double up is viable.

          1. Piggs Boson
            • 12 Years
            4 years, 7 months ago

            Solid point.

      4. LSK
        • 5 Years
        4 years, 7 months ago

        Looks dangerous. Also he'll win so many corners from that side with how he dribbles directly into the box. Salah was taking the left-side corners so could up his assist tally.

      5. ENZO SZN™
        • 6 Years
        4 years, 7 months ago

        I want to see he play 90 minutes first.

    • Cruyff's Eleven
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      Does anyone know if the FPL Discovery blog has been discontinued?

      I liked seeing the top 10K stats etc in a spreadsheet...

    • Gudjohnsen
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      Anyone with a link for the mods and cons league?

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

          Thank you

    • Chenku╰☆╮
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      Rumours angelo starting.. if it is true... will be fun.

      1. diesel001
        • 7 Years
        4 years, 7 months ago

        I don't think Angelino will start. Pep wants to win this game. Angelino is only in the team to fulfil the homegrown quota rules.

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

        Link or ban?

        1. Brosstan
          • 9 Years
          4 years, 7 months ago

          Are these kind of comments supposed to be funny`?

      3. jtreble
        • 7 Years
        4 years, 7 months ago

        Tick, tick, tick ... ban.

      4. Rotation's Alter Ego
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 12 Years
        4 years, 7 months ago

        Got a link for these rumours?

          1. Hairy Potter
            • 8 Years
            4 years, 7 months ago

            Looks legit! LOL!

          2. Rotation's Alter Ego
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • Has Moderation Rights
            • 12 Years
            4 years, 7 months ago

            Don't do this again please.

    • Four Hit Wonder
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      Will West Ham score? Asking for a friend

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

        48% chance MCI keeps a cs.

      2. diesel001
        • 7 Years
        4 years, 7 months ago

        Man City are 19/20 to keep a clean sheet with the bookies. So that suggests there is 50% chance West Ham will score a goal once you take into account the overround.

      3. Four Hit Wonder
        • 6 Years
        4 years, 7 months ago

        Sounds about right. I think they will

      4. Sandy Ravage
        • 8 Years
        4 years, 7 months ago

        probably

    • Parm
      • 12 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      Norwich will have no relevancy whatsoever if they stay this open and don't get their first choice CBs in soon but if they do, I like Max Aarons a lot.

    • Lignja
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      Can i get link for mods an cons league?

      1. Rotation's Alter Ego
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 12 Years
        4 years, 7 months ago

        4 posts above

        1. Lignja
          • 6 Years
          4 years, 7 months ago

          Oh did not saw, thanks

    • goriuanx
      • 13 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      Initial fears for Alisson Becker is that he will be out for 4-6 weeks. Indications that he has torn his calf. If lay-off is to longer end of the scale, he could miss first Champions League group game in September

      Via Dom King

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

        They say not use a transfer on gk, but there will be a lot hopping on the Adrian train with this news. Or not, as many have triple LIV already.

      2. g40steve
        • 6 Years
        4 years, 7 months ago

        Bad news for Pool

      3. Valar(Keith)
        • 14 Years
        4 years, 7 months ago

        I won't feel fomo for Adrian if it's just 6 weeks. Phew 🙂

      4. LSK
        • 5 Years
        4 years, 7 months ago

        Adrian not worth it for 6 weeks imo (if you already have 3 Liverpool so require 2 transfers to get him and another to use the money saved)

    • TheSteel
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      Scenes if Zinchenko doesn't start

      1. Nomar
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        4 years, 7 months ago

        It will happen at some point but unlikely to be today.

    • Better Call Raul
      • 4 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      New membee here, is there a way to change your avi on mobile? Cheers

      1. TheSteel
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        4 years, 7 months ago

        Gravatar.com

      2. Qaiss
        • 8 Years
        4 years, 7 months ago

        gravatar.com

    • Bodini
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      Is anyone else having problems with the FPL app not displaying GW points scored in squad view? Shows up in list view ok

      1. Nomar
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        4 years, 7 months ago

        First World problems.

        1. Bodini
          • 8 Years
          4 years, 7 months ago

          Lol, my pain is real!

    • Big boy Bowen
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      PENS DOWN!

    • Wild Rover
      • 13 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      Just realised you can no longer see how many transfers your opponent has made or their team value. A bit annoying but probably fair

      1. Rotation's Alter Ego
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 12 Years
        4 years, 7 months ago

        Had to be done imo, with the transfer spy websites and whatnot

        1. Pumpkinhead - I'm ITK …
          • 14 Years
          4 years, 7 months ago

          Why ? It's part of the game . I use it as a blocking tactic in my money leagues .

          Its no different from telling people what players they should be bringing in imo.

          1. Chenku╰☆╮
            • 9 Years
            4 years, 7 months ago

            it got removed to put a stop to people like u winning by sly means..

      2. Pumpkinhead - I'm ITK …
        • 14 Years
        4 years, 7 months ago

        Annoying indeed . Of all the changes they can mate to improve this broken game they make one to break it even more

        1. Brosstan
          • 9 Years
          4 years, 7 months ago

          This was a great change. Its bs that you could "spy" on transfers by some obscure method. If they meant for us to know our opponent's transfers we would have real time access to their teams.

          1. Pumpkinhead - I'm ITK …
            • 14 Years
            4 years, 7 months ago

            I don't use anything to spy..I work it out myself and have done for 11 seasons.

            Isn't using numbers that OPTA provide not cheating then?. Members who pay to use stats are paying for an advantage. At least I did my own work 😉

        2. Chenku╰☆╮
          • 9 Years
          4 years, 7 months ago

          thank god it got removed. Annoying cheats using spy tactics should never be allowed..

          1. Pumpkinhead - I'm ITK …
            • 14 Years
            4 years, 7 months ago

            See above. I do it all myself and it takes time with a pen and paper