Scout Notes

Barnes brace sinks Saints as Pope returns to Fantasy form

Burnley 3-0 Southampton

Goals: Ashley Barnes x2 (£6.5m), Johan Berg Gudmundsson (£6.0m)

Assists: Erik Pieters x2 (£4.5m)

Bonus Points: Barnes x3, Pieters x2, Nick Pope x1 (£4.5m), Gudmundsson x1

Ashley Barnes (£6.5m) did his best to blow Burnley’s pre-season trends out of the water in a 3-0 win over Southampton on Saturday.

The forward scored twice against the Saints after a campaign of summer friendlies in which he did not find the net once.

Barnes also played fewer minutes in those games than colleagues Chris Wood (£6.5m) and Jay Rodriguez (£6.0m) but still started alongside the New Zealand international at Turf Moor.

His two forward colleagues combined for 15 goals in pre-season but it was Barnes who showed the clinical edge in Gameweek 1.

Barnes scored a brace in Burnley’s 3-0 win over Southampton

However, in truth, the game was closer than the scoreline suggested.

Southampton had chances in the early stages with new signing Che Adams (£6.0m) and Nathan Redmond (£6.5m) hooking wide and stinging the palms of Nick Pope (£4.5m) respectively.

In fact, Burnley did not pose much of a threat in the first half other than a Johann Berg Gudmundsson (£6.0m) drive from the edge of the box that clipped the post. It was only in a 12-minute second-half spell that they scored three goals.

“It was a tight game and there wasn’t much in it, but I was so pleased with our mentality to stick at it. We started asking more questions in the second half and lifted the tempo and without putting them on the back foot we suddenly made like awkward.” – Sean Dyche

Barnes first capitalised on a Jannik Vestergaard (£5.0m) slip to connect with an Erik Pieters (£4.5m) clearance, drilling under Angus Gunn (£4.5m).

Minutes later, the former Plymouth Argyle striker was on hand again to double Burnley’s lead. This time there was more intention on Pieters’ ball into the box, an incredible cross to the back post where Barnes poked home.

“I have great admiration for him. This pre-season he didn’t score a goal and he looked hungry for it. The first goal was a fantastic touch and finish, it was great skill. His second finish was sublime, it’s a brilliant ball by Erik Pieters, but when centre-forwards finish like that it looks easy. It’s not easy when the ball is coming over your shoulder like that.” – Sean Dyche

It is worth highlighting the role that Pieters played in this win, as his 14-point score in Gameweek 1 was bettered only by Raheem Sterling‘s (£12.0m) 20-point haul.

Not only did the former Stoke man get two assists, but he also tacked on a clean sheet and two bonus points.

Pieters secured a great Gameweek 1 score but his place in the Burnley team could be short-lived

However, it would probably unwise to jump straight into including Pieters in our squads, for several reasons.

Firstly, while his cross for Barnes’ second goal was excellent, the assist for the first was nothing more than a clearance, that the striker was able to latch onto because of Vestergaard’s mistake.

Furthermore, it does seem likely that Charlie Taylor (£4.5m) will be the first choice left-back for Burnley this season.

The former Leeds United defender missed a portion of pre-season with an injury but still started two of the last three matches of the summer, while Pieters featured from the beginning only once in that run.

According to Burnley’s official website, Taylor was only omitted from the matchday squad for the Southampton clash “during a fast-track to get him up to match fitness.”

In our Team News content, we did think that Taylor would be a doubt to start this Gameweek 1 as he played in a reserve team game midweek a few days beforehand.

Fantasy managers looking at the Burnley defence will have to keep an eye on the left-back situation and Dyche’s next press conference ahead of Gameweek 2.

The third Clarets goal on Saturday came from Gudmundsson’s determination as he dispossessed Ryan Bertrand (£4.5m), bore down on goal from the right flank and curled an effort into the far corner of Gunn’s net.

Nick Pope played his first Premier League match since the 2017/18 campaign on Saturday

Meanwhile, it was rewarding for Fantasy managers to see goalkeeper Pope make his first Premier League appearance since the 2017/18 season on Saturday.

The Burnley shot-stopper picked up where he left off as a Fantasy asset too, keeping a clean sheet, making three saves and claiming one bonus point.

As per usual, the Clarets made life very comfortable for their goalkeeper, largely limiting Southampton to efforts from range, enabling Pope to make enough saves for that additional point.

It will be interesting to see how this tactic affects Arsenal in Gameweek 2, given how much of the Gunners’ play takes place inside the penalty box.

“Popey didn’t have a lot of do, which was also pleasing.” – Sean Dyche

“The lads have shielded me well in tough conditions, it was difficult to get going in a sense. The lads looked after me really well and I helped them out when I could. I feel better than before; I don’t think about it when I wake up in the morning. It’s in the past now, so I’m glad to get it behind me.” – Nick Pope

Meanwhile, despite the result probably being an unfair reflection of the match, concerns about Southampton’s defence under Ralph Hasenhüttl continue.

Admittedly, there was poor defending specifically from Vestergaard for two of Burnley’s goals but it has been some time since the Saints offered reliable clean sheet potential.

This performance does not bode well for Southampton as they prepare to host Liverpool in Gameweek 2, although it could help Fantasy managers make their captaincy decision.

Members Analysis

Burnley XI (4-4-2): Pope; Pieters, Mee, Tarkowski, Lowton; McNeil (Lennon 84′), Westwood, Cork, Gudmundsson; A Barnes (Rodriguez 84′), Wood.

Southampton XI (3-4-2-1): Gunn; Vestergaard, J Stephens (Højbjerg 73′), Bednarek; Bertrand, Ward-Prowse, Romeu, Valery; Redmond, Ings (Obafemi 66′); Adams (Boufal 73′).

Lessons learned from Gameweek 1

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  1. New Community Article
    Rotation's Alter Ego
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    New Community Article is now Live

    https://www.fantasyfootballscout.co.uk/2019/08/13/learning-from-the-great-and-the-good-19-20-gameweek-1/

    Greyhead and his superb series returns for a second season! Looking forward to further instalments of this.

  2. Legomané
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    0.5 ITB - anything worth a transfer this GW? Cheers 🙂

    Some initial thoughts (other than Save FT)
    Lucas > Martial/Richarlison
    Wilson > Rashford/Pukki/Haller

    Pope
    TAA VVD Digne Zinc
    Salah Sterling Lucas Perez
    Wilson Jota

    (Woody Rico Donck Greeny)

    1. Eleven Hag
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      Martial and Haller shud be In - when n how is yours to decide 🙂

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

      Get martial

    3. Rotation's Alter Ego
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      I'd always try to save my FT after gameweek 1, unless my hand is really forced. Feel there's more to gain from knowing one more week's worth of data that risking making the call now.

      Then again I'm an incredibly dull manager...!

      1. Eleven Hag
        • 6 Years
        4 years, 7 months ago

        Only risk with waiting until gw3 is price changes

        1. Rotation's Alter Ego
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          Aye but he has 0.5m itb. Limits Moura to Richarlison and Wilson to Rashford, but I'd still prefer to wait to see how they look vs Wolves

        2. Respect My Authoritah
          • 10 Years
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          The risk is you make the wrong call based on limited information, then have to correct it. One small move can sometimes have a ripple effect that affects your team for weeks

          1. Rotation's Alter Ego
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            Bingo

          2. SADIO SANÉ
            • 8 Years
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            so can not making the transfer (ripple)

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

              True. Either way can work, but the main point is making more informed decisions after we've seen more games

              1. SADIO SANÉ
                • 8 Years
                4 years, 7 months ago

                yeah true, I just think with someone like Martial, who has always had a very good ppm when he played, there isn't much else to see now we know he's likely to be played upfront with little competition for his place

      2. Legomané
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        4 years, 7 months ago

        And you already own Martial over Lucas...
        Dull, but with great foresight 🙂

    4. SADIO SANÉ
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      Moura -> Martial and Wilson -> Pukki are both under consideration for me - my decision will unfortunately be decided on price change pressures I think

    5. Hotdogs for Tea
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      Lucas to Martial or Wilson to Rashford looks a sold couple of options - you may be priced out from those moves in a day or two though ... strike while to iron is hot 🙂

      1. Legomané
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        0.5 so no rush on Lucas move - unless it's time to hop fully aboard the Ole Express and double up (Triple actually with Greeny already manning the bench :lol:)

        1. Hotdogs for Tea
          • 8 Years
          4 years, 7 months ago

          i brought in Rashford ... can’t hang around hand wringing on this sort of stuff ... be decisive 🙂

          1. Legomané
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            Taking a hit for both and using that 0.5 saved 'to my advantage' has crossed my mind 🙂
            Wilson hattie locked in...

            1. Hotdogs for Tea
              • 8 Years
              4 years, 7 months ago

              make that .3 🙁

    6. dbeck
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      Ditching Wilson to me makes no sense. This gw he was unlucky to score and one the the xg underachievers. Villa are leaky and concede a lot of shots in the box. 4 of 5 of Wilson double digit hauls last season came away from home. I think he will have a great game week and imo selling or contemplating it is bonkers

      1. SADIO SANÉ
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        4 years, 7 months ago

        I'm definitely more on the fence with this one, but Moura -> Martial is doable I think - but so is saving a FT

      2. Legomané
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        Yeah. I agree.
        It's only the old issue with price changes thwarting future moves that makes me consider it now.
        Wilson out ahead of GW3 to City was always a possibility ahead of GW1 deadline.
        Interesting to know how folk feel about Rashford as an asset in general tbh.

  3. MarcusAurelius
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    • 8 Years
    4 years, 7 months ago

    Martial or Rashford?? It’s a tough one!

    Rash on pens. Martial 1mil cheaper and classed as a mid.

    Who actually played as the striker against Chelsea?

    1. The Ejiptian King
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      Both at various times, Martial started there but they switch.

    2. Greek Flair
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      Martial started up too with Rashford LW, but then Ole changed it to 442 mid way through with a Rashford next to Martial

    3. CAPTAIN_WALES
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      4 years, 7 months ago

      It's not just Rash on pens, they confirmed there is 4 or 5 of them who will take the pens... so we don't know yet if its a rotation or just whoever wins it takes it

    4. Eleven Hag
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      Whole lot of forwards to choose from in 6.5 to 8.5 whereas very few gud ones midfield option in that range - so martial over rashford for me and get haller,/Kean/Jimenez later on based on their form n fixtures

    5. Turambar
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      Martial. No one has any idea who will score most goals, or who will play most as a striker (probably they will switch throughout every game). Thus one should pick the cheap one.

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

      Pretty conclusive. Thanks everyone

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

    Have Jota...worry switching to Pukki instead?

    1. Eleven Hag
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      Definitely

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

      Jota is one of those players I won't remove unless injured.. Proven and always plays well. Just keep him and don't miss his hauls

    3. Yip Jaap Stam
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      I would do it

    4. Stoler6
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      Keep Jota! He looked fantastic against Leicester but was unlucky not to score. It was only one gameweek so maybe worth holding for a little while

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

      Jota = class

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

    Im in the same boat! But tearing up a well thought out team after GW1 makes little sense. Hold tight.

    1. cravencottage
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      • 12 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      Reply fail!

  6. TMF86
    • 11 Years
    4 years, 7 months ago

    Pope
    Digne/TAA/VVD/Diop
    Perez/Barkley/Sterling/Salah
    Kane/King

    Dendoncker/Lundstram/Greenwood

    Worth holding a week and seeing how Perez/Barkley/King do right? then perhaps looking to shift fund between them?

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

    You think barkley will start next gw or not?

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

      after 0-4 I wont be so sure

      1. Emiliano Sala
        • 7 Years
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        That is for each starting players not only to barkley

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

          yes, but Barkley did not even get 60 mins while someone like Mount did.

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

            Pulisic will start.

          2. @BigChrisso
            • 12 Years
            4 years, 7 months ago

            Obviously wait until after Super cup but it's worth noting Chelsea conceded 3 goals in the 20 min span after Barkley was withdrawn...
            Mount does look to be Lampards man though

    2. Rotation's Alter Ego
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      Might be easier to guess after the Super Cup, but would guess no right now. Looks like Mount might be the favourite, but it's all guesswork

      1. Emiliano Sala
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        Super cup starters to start again next game? What if they start and fail

        1. Rotation's Alter Ego
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          If Barkley starts, maybe with a Bats up front or something, I'd guess Mount starts at the weekend, and vice versa. Will be easier to say if we can extrapolate anything from it once we have the lineups.

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

      Hope he starts.
      Chelsea better with him

  8. nkhoughton
    • 8 Years
    4 years, 7 months ago

    Best trio?

    A VVD Fraser King
    B Pieters Fraser Rashford
    C VVD Martial King

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

      C

    2. Snooze ya lose
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      C

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

    Anyone know the situation with Alonso at Chelsea?

    1. Rotation's Alter Ego
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      He's not very good at defending...

      ...and that's saying something considering the rest of the defence recently!

    2. The Ejiptian King
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      He's rubbish in a back 4, didn't end the season as first choice and hasn't started the season as first choice.

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

      He's second choice behind Emerson currently.

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

      Cheers all. Terrible draft team choice then! Might bring in Emerson and have them both to cover

  10. Karan14
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 7 months ago

    Close to 1 mil people scored 80 or above.

    Have every had such a high score week for the masses?

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

      Yep, there's been a few

    2. @BigChrisso
      • 12 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      Highest average week 1 score I can remember in over 12 years playing.

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

      Look how many played chips!

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

        How was the most vice-captained player Alisson???? Who'd do that?

        1. rdpx
          • 12 Years
          4 years, 7 months ago

          Yeah that's a puzzle, eh?

    4. Hotdogs for Tea
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      i reckon a huge number of chips have been played - just about everyone on the top 1k played a chip and there is a good chance a big percentage of the top 1 mill played a chip, may end up being the highest number of chips played in any game week this year

      1. rdpx
        • 12 Years
        4 years, 7 months ago

        I love all the teams on 85 points or whatever called something like "Top GW1"

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

    Ayoze perez turned into a bad pick all of a sudden

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

      Nope

    2. La Roja
      • 12 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      First game in new club, played vs solid Wolves.

      Let people to sell

    3. kime67
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      for that price he can sit in my team for the rest of the season.

    4. avfc82
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      • 14 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      One game, against a very organised Wolves team. Yes Maddison and Tielemans recorded shots, but they were all pretty much outside of the box. Once Leicester click, I'm confident he'll be involved.

    5. Snooze ya lose
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      • 14 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      Not yet!

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

      Planning to sell after 2 more games

  12. jeff09
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 7 months ago

    D Silva to Martial this week or wait until 2 FT next week - are there likely to be any rises or falls this week?

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

      Dilva was a horrible pick, I would roll.

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

        😀

      2. La Roja
        • 12 Years
        4 years, 7 months ago

        How’s Dilva was a “horrible” pick? Please explain

        1. bootsmanus
          • 5 Years
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          For 7.5, you want a player expecting to play pretty much every match week in week out. Dilva will definitely not.

          1. avfc82
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            You don’t have to own him for the season tho, its the first few games and with Kompany gone, Aguero not 100% ready, they need leaders, thats why I’m confident Silva will start the first few games at least.

            1. bootsmanus
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              4 years, 7 months ago

              That's true I guess. Curious to see whether Pep plays Bilva next week for Mahrez or Dilva.

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

      Wow nice punt on Silva. I'd be tempted to keep him v Spurs, then look to shift.

    3. Snooze ya lose
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      Roll

    4. avfc82
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      4 years, 7 months ago

      I also own David Silva and am holding. I thought he took up some good positions against West Ham, won't be long before he returns, IMO.

    5. MARK US RASHFORD
      • 4 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      Same boat here, might be worth it tbh especially if the latter is on verge of a rise

    6. jeff09
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      Thanks gents, part of the reason for the Dilva pick was his form in pre-season, bagging 2-3 goals and assists whilst Aguero is still getting back up to match fitness. He is now also club captain after Kompany has left and captained on Saturday. Can still get Pep'd though!

  13. La Roja
    • 12 Years
    4 years, 7 months ago

    Benitez on Mike Ashley

    “After 3 years unfulfilled promises, I didn’t trust them to sign a contract”

    Translation:

    “Took 3 years for Chinese club to offer such money, market was pretty bad for me so I stayed”

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

      That translations pretty crap like, I've no problems with Rafa not resigning at all, good luck to him.

      1. La Roja
        • 12 Years
        4 years, 7 months ago

        So you’re saying it took 3 years for him to realize there were fake promises? Crikey

        1. Das Boot
          • 9 Years
          4 years, 7 months ago

          It took Brendan Rogers about 3 years to find out the same at Celtic

          1. La Roja
            • 12 Years
            4 years, 7 months ago

            Precisely my point

        2. @persecuted_by_mods
            4 years, 7 months ago

            It's a cumulative effect no? Also as he mentioned he already had offers and worth more than they're offering in China

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

            Rafa wasn't going to break his contract with the club and NUFC were never going to sack him, what he wanted was unfortunately never going to happen from the start under the Ashley regime, the three years ran out and everyone has to move on.

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

        He signed a contract, he fulfilled a contract, he left at the end of it rather than sign a new one. Why does he deserve any criticism? His replacement, on the other hand, has a slightly different relationship with contracts.

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

      Bench two:

      A) Moura
      B) Zinchenko
      C) Kelly
      D) Lundstram

      1. kime67
        • 6 Years
        4 years, 7 months ago

        b and d

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

        C & D

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

        CD

      4. Snooze ya lose
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        • 14 Years
        4 years, 7 months ago

        C d

      5. La Roja
        • 12 Years
        4 years, 7 months ago

        Bc

      6. Now I'm Panicking
        • 9 Years
        4 years, 7 months ago

        C and D probably - tough though.

      7. Stoler6
        • 5 Years
        4 years, 7 months ago

        A nd B -Lundstram looked really good and could have some great attacking returns. Spurs seem to have Cities number so its not going to be clean sheet kind of game

    3. R.C
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      Who to captain?

      A. Sterling
      B. Vardy
      C. TAA

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

        A

      2. Snooze ya lose
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        • 14 Years
        4 years, 7 months ago

        A

      3. The Overthinker
        • 7 Years
        4 years, 7 months ago

        C

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

        No Salah?
        Probably A

    4. OneDennisBergkamp
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      4 years, 7 months ago

      After GW1 what midfielders at 4.5m impressed? I am looking to see if there is a good rotation with Dendonker..

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

        surely a 4.5m def has a bigger upside?

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

          my defence is locked 4.0 4.0 & 3 premiums

      2. pokern1nja09
        • 10 Years
        4 years, 7 months ago

        none, only ones that get 2 points like hayden.

    5. Snooze ya lose
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      • 14 Years
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      Am I ok to save?

      Heaton (Pope)
      Taa, digne, Zinchenko (Montoya, Rico)
      Salah, sterling, Fraser, Perez (dendoncker)
      Wilson, murray, jota

      1. kime67
        • 6 Years
        4 years, 7 months ago

        yes

    6. Rains of Castamere
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      I remember Dendoncker doing this to us at Anderlecht, and he scored against us last season for Wolves too. He's a playable 4.5 option every week in my opinion especially as it allows three premiums elsewhere.

      https://youtu.be/WILvAULUuoo?t=105

      1. La Roja
        • 12 Years
        4 years, 7 months ago

        If it’s for 4.5m then I’d rather to play a defender tbh

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

        Agree, I think hes playable every week, although I am looking at rotation options.

      3. pokern1nja09
        • 10 Years
        4 years, 7 months ago

        If this becomes an option it would be amazing. At the moment would something like Son + dendo match siggy + perez?

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

        I agree, currently using him as a bench option but could find his way into my starting 11 at some point.

    7. the dom 1
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      • 9 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      Are we expecting price rises before GW2?

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

        too early to say, Sterling could well rise though.

        1. the dom 1
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          • 9 Years
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          Thats my worry lol

      2. Link
        • 13 Years
        4 years, 7 months ago

        Ederson, De Gea, Sterling and Rashford look most likely

        1. the dom 1
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          • 9 Years
          4 years, 7 months ago

          So best do my Stirling transfer now?

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

        There will probably be a spike on Friday night, usually is, id be surprised if there were none.

    8. Fuddled FC
      • 12 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      I'm itching to do Heaton > Adrian

      In the next 4 matches will Liverpool get more clean sheets than Villa?

      Pool - Southampton (A), Arsenal (H), Burnley (A), Newcastle (H)
      Villa - Bournemouth (H), Everton (H), CRY (A), WHU (H)

      Yay / Nay?

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

        Nay

      2. @BigChrisso
        • 12 Years
        4 years, 7 months ago

        Surely you have Heaton in a rotating pair?
        Also, why waste a Liverpool spot on a 2nd string keeper?

        1. Fuddled FC
          • 12 Years
          4 years, 7 months ago

          Nope set and forget

          Because I have a spare Pool slot and will not use it within the next 4-5 weeks

          1. @BigChrisso
            • 12 Years
            4 years, 7 months ago

            I'd play Heaton this week and if you're still interested in making the move use one of two free transfers next week.

      3. Link
        • 13 Years
        4 years, 7 months ago

        Same here Fuddled. I've gone off the idea now though and think 2 FT's next week is more appealing

        1. Fuddled FC
          • 12 Years
          4 years, 7 months ago

          I guess if it's only for 2/3 games saving 1 FT to get him and 1FT to get rid may be too much

    9. mcgrejam
      • 10 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      A) Salah/Perez
      B) Mane/Martial

      Which pair would score more points...A or B please?

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

        have to be A

      2. avfc82
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 14 Years
        4 years, 7 months ago

        A for me.

      3. Link
        • 13 Years
        4 years, 7 months ago

        A comfortably for me

      4. La Roja
        • 12 Years
        4 years, 7 months ago

        B

      5. SADIO SANÉ
        • 8 Years
        4 years, 7 months ago

        B

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

        B

      7. I Member
        • 8 Years
        4 years, 7 months ago

        A

    10. BigBillyBass
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      Play Pope ARS (A) or Heaton BOU (H) this week?

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

        Not sure if serious...

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

          100% serious. Burnley notoriously frustrate teams and Arsenal didn't look that great on Sunday. Villa looked very leaky on Saturday, 31 shots from Spurs

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

            Still Heaton.

            Last season this fixture was 3-1 Arsenal. Season before 5-0. In fact, Burnley have only drawn with Arsenal once in the premier league. Lost every other game.

            Arsenal at the Emirates are a different animal

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

              Fair

      2. Fuddled FC
        • 12 Years
        4 years, 7 months ago

        Heaton

      3. bootsmanus
        • 5 Years
        4 years, 7 months ago

        In the same boat, I'm on Pope now - save points inbound.

    11. the dom 1
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      Who would you get in mid for 5.5mil?

      a. McGinn

      b. Kante

      c. Jorghino

      d. Trezeguet

      e. ???

      1. @BigChrisso
        • 12 Years
        4 years, 7 months ago

        Saint-Maximin
        Robinson

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

          would have to play them every week in a 4 4 2 formation if that makes a diff?

          1. @BigChrisso
            • 12 Years
            4 years, 7 months ago

            Robinson

      2. teddy.
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        4 years, 7 months ago

        McGinn or Robinson

      3. I Member
        • 8 Years
        4 years, 7 months ago

        A

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

        Thanks lads

    12. Maximus Bonimus Pointimus
      • 14 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      Allison return date predictions?

      GW5??

      1. Fuddled FC
        • 12 Years
        4 years, 7 months ago

        Straight after International break

      2. SADIO SANÉ
        • 8 Years
        4 years, 7 months ago

        that or 6, you tempted to bring him in?

        1. Fuddled FC
          • 12 Years
          4 years, 7 months ago

          Yes. See above. I have no pressing concerns.

          I have Heaton as my only playing goalie and Villa were disappointing

          1. avfc82
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • Has Moderation Rights
            • 14 Years
            4 years, 7 months ago

            Bit harsh, we were playing the Champions League finalists away from home, and it was 1-1 till 86 mins.

          2. SADIO SANÉ
            • 8 Years
            4 years, 7 months ago

            I have thought about it, would almost guarantee a GW7 wildcard for me I think, unless I get lucky - not sure he's worth 2 FTs, one maybe

      3. the dom 1
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        4 years, 7 months ago

        I would think GW4 or 5 myself.

      4. Miguel Sanchez
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 7 Years
        4 years, 7 months ago

        5 if its the one after the International Break

    13. rdpx
      • 12 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      Billy Sharp's career stats at SHU are very nice for a 6.0m owned by 1.2%

      Last 4 seasons:
      89 goals from 176 appearances

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

        pity it seems he wont be getting 90 mins each week

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

          Exactly this, shame though but can see him getting phased out

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

          Well, he played 8 minutes this week and got more points than Aguero and Vardy combined.

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

            And that’s maintainable?

            1. rdpx
              • 12 Years
              4 years, 7 months ago

              No, but it's more than enough to make me not hesitate keeping him for a first PL home game against Palace.

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

                Keep yeah but I wouldn’t advise anyone to bring him in

      2. Hotdogs for Tea
        • 8 Years
        4 years, 7 months ago

        none in the PL though

        1. rdpx
          • 12 Years
          4 years, 7 months ago

          One in the PL.

          From 8 minutes in 1 game.

          1. Hotdogs for Tea
            • 8 Years
            4 years, 7 months ago

            last 4 seasons ? I don’t remember him scoring in the the PL in the last 4 season, unless you count autumn, winter, spring and summer as 4 seasons 😉

            1. rdpx
              • 12 Years
              4 years, 7 months ago

              Sorry, I was counting three days ago. How silly of me!

              1. Hotdogs for Tea
                • 8 Years
                4 years, 7 months ago

                you said last 4 seasons though, so claiming a goal this season rather than saying ‘fair cop’ is a bit silly.

                The guy is old, SU just bought McBurnie for £20 million who has 33 goals in 61 games since Swansea loaned him to Barnsley two seasons ago in the Jan window, or a straight 24 in 44 last season for Swansea.

                Billy ain’t gonna be a hero 🙂

                1. rdpx
                  • 12 Years
                  4 years, 7 months ago

                  You said he said I said...

                  You said "no goals in the PL"

                  ZZZ

                  His stats stand. He's already a hero in Sheffield.

                  1. Hotdogs for Tea
                    • 8 Years
                    4 years, 7 months ago

                    no goals in the PL in reply to your ‘last 4 seasons’ comment, which is 100% correct

                    if you rate him so much buy him and play him ... time to man up and back your opinion dude rather than argue with people on here

                    1. rdpx
                      • 12 Years
                      4 years, 7 months ago

                      I have him.

                      You clearly enjoy being pedantic, so you should say it again and see that your comment didn't regret to the PL. You just said he didn't have any goals in the PL, which was 100% incorrect.

                      I don't see why it's such a sticking point for you though, the man has done well, so give him his due and let's see if he plays against Palace.

                      1. rdpx
                        • 12 Years
                        4 years, 7 months ago

                        (If you had said "but none of *those goals are in the PL", I'd concede the point)

                        😉

                      2. Hotdogs for Tea
                        • 8 Years
                        4 years, 7 months ago

                        i was replying to your comment ‘Last 4 seasons: 89 goals from 176 appearances’ ... with ‘none in the PL though’. it’s quite simple, it’s called context 🙂

                      3. Hotdogs for Tea
                        • 8 Years
                        4 years, 7 months ago

                        Vardy & Sharp -> Pukki & Rashford-4? 😉

                        1. rdpx
                          • 12 Years
                          4 years, 7 months ago

                          I'm hanging on to to Sharp(C) for his heroic hat trick at home to Crystal Palace at the weekend.

                          Vardy has already been swapped out for Rashford.

                          Vardy and Sharp together was pushing my team's average age up into the high 20s. One of them had to go.

      3. @BigChrisso
        • 12 Years
        4 years, 7 months ago

        Half those games in league 1. Context

        1. rdpx
          • 12 Years
          4 years, 7 months ago

          How many points did your forwards score this week?

          1. @BigChrisso
            • 12 Years
            4 years, 7 months ago

            None in league 1 mate

            1. rdpx
              • 12 Years
              4 years, 7 months ago

              Billy Sharp didn't score and points in league one this week either.

              He got 8 points in the Premier League though, and one can argue that he won't do it again, it was lucky, poor defending... but only 4 forwards beat him.

      4. avfc82
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 14 Years
        4 years, 7 months ago

        Shame he's 34 this season.

      5. Link
        • 13 Years
        4 years, 7 months ago

        Lots of lower league goals, He's getting on a bit and Blades signed a lot od forwards. Can't see him getting many minutes other than off the bench

        1. rdpx
          • 12 Years
          4 years, 7 months ago

          I'll switch him to Pukki in GW6

          🙂

      6. rdpx
        • 12 Years
        4 years, 7 months ago

        Anyway, I like the guy. He's now apparently the only player to have scored in all four tiers of the football league.

        I like him for the same reason I liked Vardy scoring in the PL so soon after playing for Stockbridge Park Steels.

        Some guy on TalkSport was really scathing about him, his response was great:

        When asked about the criticism, he told talkSPORT: “I don’t really care what they think. He’s never kicked a ball in the Premier League. That’s one more goal I’ve got than him and he’ll never get that back off me. He can say what he likes.”

        1. Hotdogs for Tea
          • 8 Years
          4 years, 7 months ago

          there are quite a few that have scored in a 4 tiers, some even for the same club

          1. rdpx
            • 12 Years
            4 years, 7 months ago

            Fair enough. I misread the article!

            BILLY SHARP FOR PM!

            😀

    14. EL tridente
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      Ryan Button
      Digne, Van Dijk, KWP, Zinchenko, Rico
      Salah, Sterling, Sigurdsson, Robinson, Dendoncker
      Kane, King, Greenwood

      Any transfer to do or should I save the transfer?

      1. sunzip14
        • 7 Years
        4 years, 7 months ago

        Save

    15. sunzip14
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      Sensible to save FT or do you recommend any moves?0 itb.

      Heaton/Button
      VVD, Digne, Rico, Diop, Montoya
      Sterling, KDB, Martial, Fraser, Barkley
      Kane, Wilson, Greenwood

    16. The Overthinker
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      Should verto ( forced to start Hayden) and wood be a concern for me in GW2?

      1. SADIO SANÉ
        • 8 Years
        4 years, 7 months ago

        Wood is no more of a concern than he was last week, unless you had him as a place holder

        1. The Overthinker
          • 7 Years
          4 years, 7 months ago

          The reason for going with wood was only gw1, don't think burnely will score against arsenal. ATM he is in my starting 11 and hence a bigger concern than verto.

          I MIGHT do the hokey kokey with 6.5 striker who knows 😀

    17. FPL FREAK
      • 10 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      Pope.
      TAA. Stones. Digne. Rico.
      Salah (c). Sterling. Fraser. Ayoze perez.
      Kane. King.

      Sub: Button. Lundstorm. Dendocker. Greenwood.

      0.0 in bnk and 1 ft

      1 Fraser > Martial..?
      Or
      2 Stick and GTG..?
      Or
      3 Any other changes...?

    18. TLF
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      Salah v Auba for the armband this weekend is an interesting one. Almost certain I'll be going with the latter. Hopefully Laca will be fit and Pepe gets a start.

      1. sunzip14
        • 7 Years
        4 years, 7 months ago

        So you think Laca playing together will be better for Auba than only him as the main striker?

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

          Whether Auba plays out wide or up front as a lone striker doesn't concern me, it's the players around him, creativity and service that I see as being more important, if he gets that he'll score well regardless. He has good chemistry with Laca so yes, id be more than happy seeing both start together.

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

        Auba here too

      3. The Overthinker
        • 7 Years
        4 years, 7 months ago

        Team AubaCap Assemble !!!

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

          most will be with salah but heres for us (auba cappers) to do well!

      4. @BigChrisso
        • 12 Years
        4 years, 7 months ago

        Watched the Arsenal game, they weren't great before or after the subs. Salah the better capt pick for this week from these two IMO