Scout Notes

Pukki hat-trick against Newcastle triggers transfer rush

Norwich City 3 Newcastle United 1

Goals: Teemu Pukki (£6.7m) x3| Jonjo Shelvey (£5.0m)

Assists: Todd Cantwell (£4.5m) x2| Sean Longstaff (£5.0m)

Bonus Points: Pukki x3 Cantwell x2 Longstaff x1

Norwich City put a sorry Newcastle United in their place with an emphatic 3-1 win illuminated by a hat-trick from striker Teemu Pukki (£6.7m).

The in-form Finland international, who also found the net in the Canaries’ Gameweek 1 loss at Liverpool, opened the scoring with a sweetly-hit volley in the first half before adding two more goals after the break.

His strike at Anfield had already earned him a sizeable new Fantasy following, with 176,308 transfers-in, and the Pukki train is now steaming ahead on the back of Saturday’s all-action display.

Well over 400,000 new owners have moved early to make him the most popular signing of Gameweek 3, even though Chelsea and Manchester City will be visiting over the next three fixtures.

That surge in ownership has also led to a second price rise in a week, but at £6.7m he still represents great value at the low end of the mid-priced striker market if he can build on his spectacular start to life in the Premier League.

Pukki’s team-mates celebrate his spectacular opening goal

His opener was an instinctive strike after the ball fell to him from a corner, while the two second-half goals showcased his skills as a finisher.

Pukki doubled Norwich’s lead when he cut back inside and fired past the excellent Martin Dubravka (£5.0m) from the edge of the area before he secured the hat-trick with a neat left-footed finish that rounded off a fine team goal.

Both of his strikes after the interval were set up by left-winger Todd Cantwell (£4.5m), who looks set for a run in the team following an injury to Onel Hernández (£5.5m).

The midfielder impressed in the 4-1 loss at Anfield, matching team-mate Emiliano Buendia‘s (£6.0m) output with three chances created, and he topped that list at Carrow Road with five key passes.

In an attack-minded team led by such an in-form striker, Cantwell has the potential to be one of Fantasy Premier League’s major midfield bargains.

Budget midfielder Cantwell looks a great FPL prospect for the 2019/20 season

Buendia, who produced an assist against Liverpool, was also a strong creative force against the Magpies and looks to be another solid route into Norwich’s attacking midfielders for managers with more cash to splash.

There is one major caveat to address when it comes to Pukki and Cantwell, however, as Newcastle were very poor indeed.

Even then, Steve Bruce’s side spurned two great chances to take the lead on Saturday.

Debutant Emil Krafth (£4.5m) blasted over the bar from the edge of the sixyard box before Isaac Hayden (£4.5m) sent over a fine cross from the right that Joelinton (£6.0m) contrived to head wide with the goal at his mercy.

That summed up a wretched day for the 2.4%-owned forward, who was left horribly isolated as the lone frontman and ended up having fewer goal attempts (two) than wing-back Matt Ritchie (£5.5m).

Injury was then added to insult when the Brazilian had to be substituted with a hip issue following a heavy tackle from Norwich skipper Grant Hanley (£4.0m).

Joelinton had to come off with an injury against Norwich

Bruce confirmed the injury post-match.

“We don’t know (how serious it is) until he has scans or X-rays. He’s very sore in the dressing room at the moment. We’re a bit light in that department with the injuries we’ve picked up in that department. We just have to see, hopefully, it’s not too bad.” – Steve Bruce

Joelinton is now an early doubt for Gameweek 3’s trip to Tottenham, further reducing the attacking appeal of a side that has mustered just five shots on target from their first two matches of the season.

Any hopes that Miguel Almiron (£6.0m) might offer some out of position joy operating as a foil to the forward in a 3-5-2 formation were dashed by an ineffective display from the Paraguayan midfielder.

Jonjo Shelvey (£5.0m) at least managed a consolation goal for the Magpies deep into time added on at the end of the game, a strike set up by substitute Sean Longstaff (£5.0m).

But the main Fantasy impact of that was the denial of clean sheet returns for the few managers with Norwich defenders in their sides.

Bruce was understandably downbeat following his team’s capitulation.

“We didn’t do enough with it or without it (the ball). We had a couple of wonderful chances that might have given us a spark. But you have to take one of those chances. At this level, two blatant chances, one might have given us a lift. But make no mistake. It won’t mask over it. We didn’t do enough.” – Steve Bruce

He also shed light on the omission of Longstaff from the starting XI.

“I am trying to protect the lad. He has had a wonderful rise, we have to protect him as he had a serious injury.” – Steve Bruce

Bruce’s response to the defeat was to haul his players in for Sunday training, but it’s going to take a whole heap of hard work to arrest Newcastle’s slide, particularly with a fixture list that includes trips to Spurs and Liverpool over the next three Gameweeks.

As for Norwich, head coach Daniel Farke was quick to praise Pukki.

“It was a great performance from Teemu. Not only his goals but his workload and how he is able to link the play.” – Daniel Farke

He also provided an update on Jamal Lewis (£4.5m) who had to be replaced by Sam Byram (£4.5m) in stoppage time.

“(Jamal Lewis) over-stretched. Got a touch a cramp. So no risks. He is fine.” – Daniel Farke

Norwich manager Farke referenced the home support as a factor behind the big win

Farke also highlighted home advantage as a major factor in the result.

“First home game in the Premier League. First at Carrow Road after a terrific last season. To be there with such a great result, Carrow Road was rocking, buzzing. A special afternoon.” – Daniel Farke

With five goals conceded in just two matches, albeit one of those a tricky trip to Anfield, defensive returns from Norwich players are likely to remain patchy at best.

But Farke is committed to attacking football and the goal threat of Pukki is there for all to see, especially at home, where form could well trump fixtures – even with the likes of Man City to come in the near future.

Cantwell and Buendia can also flourish as his providers, making Norwich assets some of the most attractively priced in FPL right now.

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Norwich City XI (4-2-3-1): Krul; Lewis (Byram 90′), Godfrey, Hanley, Aarons; Leitner, Trybull (Tettey 87′); Cantwell, Stiepermann (Vrancic 84′), Buendía; Pukki.

Newcastle United XI (3-5-2): Dúbravka; Dummett, Lascelles, Schär; Ritchie, Ki (S Longstaff 74′), Shelvey, Hayden, Krafth; Joelinton (Muto 67′), Almirón.

Lessons learned from Gameweek 2

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

    Cantwell.

    😎

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

      Rotates ok with Donkey as well - could be a valid starter/sub combo for just 9.0 if on a WC.

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

        yeah, I reckon I might start him this week vs chelsea

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

        Love the idea of Cantwell, but two 4.5 miss doesn’t allow you room to easily run from them if needed.

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

          There is always someone to sell.

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

            Sure it’s a two FT move and a big jump to get to someone decent is all I’m saying

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

              People seem to sell of some of their def's and investing in the likes of Son and KdB, so it might be a bit easier.

      3. Geoff
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 11 Years
        4 years, 7 months ago

        The only thing is that there are so many good midfielders who have bigger prices. Sterling KDB Martial look good options, then Salah, Mane, Son, maybe Mount and McGinn.. etc

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

          I will def recommend Cantwell over Donkey

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

            Agree Cantwell is the better pick of the two

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

            Yeah, I agree

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

            Less certain

            Dendo was right up there last week and within a whisker if a goal. Another tough one tonight and EL but still see him returning at least equal

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

          True dat

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

          Mcginn looks busy

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

          Have a feeling 5 power midfield will come back into fashion soon

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

    *insert Pukki Party gif*

    1. THE SHEEP HUNTERS
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      \o/ \o/ \o/ o \o/ \o/ \o/
      Guy in the middle didn't get him.

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

        lol, poor lad

    2. Ancelottery
      • 14 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      I don't want him. Enjoy your party

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

    Sorry if this is covered elsewhere, but is there any news on the FFS H2H leagues?

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

    How's this looking?

    Pope (Heaton)
    TAA Robbo Digne Lundstram (Zouma)
    Sterling Mane Perez Ceballos (Dendoncker)
    Kane(c) Jota (Greenwood)

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

      Nice team.
      But too much in defence for my personal taste

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

        Cheers mate. It's not a WC team, just what I'm on going into GW3

    2. Midlands Saint73
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      No Pukki no party!

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

        Chelsea then City at home. No thanks

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

          He scored against Liverpool, plus had three big chances in the first half, he'll be fine 🙂

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

            Classic emperor's new clothes

    3. FFSbet.com
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      Looking good,keep an eye on Zouma drop and Rudiger coming soon.

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

        Cheers boss. Yeah wish I'd never got Zouma in the first place. Absolute waste of space

  5. FFSbet.com
    • 8 Years
    4 years, 7 months ago

    Where to improve this team lads,2FT 0.0ITB
    Want Son/Rash but need to lose Robbo,maybe Zouma>KWP ?

    Pope
    van Dijk,Robbo,Zouma
    De Bruyne,Martial,Salah(C),Pérez,Sterling
    King,Wesley

    Button,Lundstram,Greenwood,Rico

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

      Robbo & Wilson > KWP & Rash
      Might be .1 off tho

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

        *King

      2. FFSbet.com
        • 8 Years
        4 years, 7 months ago

        Yes...these 0.1 at start of season are annoying

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

      Perez + Zouma + Robbo > Son + Montoya/Dunk + Soyuncu (-4)

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

    'Bruce’s response to the defeat was to haul his players in for Sunday training'

    That should help team morale no end.

    1. Midlands Saint73
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      Old school manager in shock pre Xmas sacking headline incoming!

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

        Nobody else would take the job, apart from Gazza maybe

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

          Sol Campbell? Ended his playing career there. Apt if he ended his managerial career there too.

  7. De Gea Van Dijk. 10
    • 5 Years
    4 years, 7 months ago

    Pukes triggers non owners.

  8. bigbudgie
    • 9 Years
    4 years, 7 months ago

    Ryan Button
    Robbo VVD Digne Maguire Rico
    Salah Sterling Siggy Perez Dendonker
    Wilson King Greenwood

    2FT guys and gals, price changes have priced me out of all the popular moves in two, would have liked to get KDB TBH but no easy way now. What looks better? Also think patience with the likes of Siggy and Perez will pay off

    A) Robbo/Wilson > Lundstrum/Kane - would mean playing Lundstrum or Dendonker every week
    B) Siggy/VVD > KDB/4.5 who plays every week
    C) Wilson/Perez > Pukki/Martial

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

      Can you do Wilson and Sig > Pukki & KDB?

      Otherwise C

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

        Nope, short

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

      I had an almost identical team to you mate and did Siggy, Perez and VVD to KDB, Ceballos and AWB, might be something to think about

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

        Double MUN defence then? Or you don't have Maguire? I just have a feeling that Siggy will come good, and soon

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

          No Maguire, I’ve got Zinchenko instead. Yeah I wanted to give Siggy some more time but felt forced into KDB by price rises, even if Siggy does come good I don’t think he’ll be close to KDB points wise

    3. Annie
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      these are the 3 options I'm currently mulling over (two hours last night).
      Think I'd rather get Spurs cover than KDB, so A or C. Would you captain Kane in the next few home games?

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

        Defo would captain Kane this week. Haven't looked beyond that to be honest. You have a similar team to mine then?

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

          Same front 3. Very similar price structure back line, just Barkley, Maddison and Moura only real difference.

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

            I haven't looked but would be expecting lundstrum to rise and price me out of A by tomorrow. My gut says I really want kbd more than Kane though

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

    I'd fancy my nan to score against Newcastle...and she died 30 years ago...

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

      You fancy your dead grandmother?

      1. DaisyDaisyDaisyDaisy
        • 10 Years
        4 years, 7 months ago

        You appear to have added extra punctuation...bit like your user name....

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

    Pope
    Laporte - Wan Bis - Soyuncu
    Mane - Sterling - Lanzini - Ceballos
    Kane - Rashford - Pukki

    McGovern - Cantwell - Dunk - Lundstram

    Any glaring errors? Will say I’m going Laporte due to City fixtures instead of Van Dijk but it’s an easy switch back and I’m not all the confident in Pool without Allison.

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

    Is a double Liverpool defence still the way to go for the moment?

    If not, to downgrade to AWB?

    VVD or TAA

  12. 3 A
    • 8 Years
    4 years, 7 months ago

    Who knows, Heaton Villa rotate nicely with?

    Pope? Or others?

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

      Pope yes but Pope is prob a better set and forget option.

    2. Rust Cohle
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      You should double check, but I think Villa and Sheffield rotate well. I thought I saw that they avoid top 6 matchups for the rest of the way.

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

      Thanks guys

  13. Francescoli
    • 9 Years
    4 years, 7 months ago

    I chose the wrong Norwich - transferred in Buendia last week.

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

      dammit, I was close in doing that as well.

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

        Didn’t watch the game against Newcastle. Was he involved?

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

          no idea. will have to check stats.

      2. pingissimus
        • 5 Years
        4 years, 7 months ago

        Likewise

        Makes me feel better about having missed unbalancing everything to get KdB in - which I was within a whisker of doing. Can’t win them all

  14. JonGTFC
    • 6 Years
    4 years, 7 months ago

    Barkley's got to go - swap with Mount or is there another

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

      I’m leaning towards Mount. Better stats and fixtures than those around his price point.

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

        Thanks - I did have more at the end of that post suggesting McGinn or Ceballos, but it got cut off!

  15. OverTinker
    • 5 Years
    4 years, 7 months ago

    I had this team yesterday
    Heaton
    TAA Robo Digne Zinchenko
    Salah Sterling Fraser Perez
    Wilson Pukki
    (Button Lundstram Dendonker Greenwood)

    Did the following for -4
    Fraser to KDB and
    TAA to Çaglar Söyüncü

    now have 0.5 in the bank. Not happy with Wilson who will be against MC this gameweek. Should I replace him with someone else with another hit or wait?

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

      can't do Wilson to Rashford now after price rise.

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

      No point in that imo.
      City do concede, plus Wilson has decent fixtures after

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

        Yes thats a good point. What about Perez? But he too have 2 good fixtures

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

          Yeah not really a pressing issue tbh.
          I'd wait or if you're not happy just use WC to make whatever changes you want. Wipes out the hits as well

  16. Rust Cohle
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 6 Years
    4 years, 7 months ago

    Assuming Digne is cleared to play GW3:

    A. Mina & AWB

    B. Digne & KWP

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

      B with Boly

  17. Visionaries
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 7 months ago

    Sorry for the repost, feeling knee jerky

    Current team with a -4

    Heaton, Pope
    Montoya, AWB, Pieters, Cathcart, Rico
    Martial, Sterling, Mcginn, Salah, KDB
    Pukki, Firmino, Green

    WC to this

    Pope, (Button)
    Pieters, AWB, KWP, (Kelly, Lund)
    Martial, Sterling, Mane, KDB, Mcginn
    Kane, Pukki, (Wickham)

  18. RubberDucky
      4 years, 7 months ago

      Pukki out of my price range at the min.

      Will be interesting to see if he blanks he next 3 how loyal his owners are.

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

        I think he is like Jimenez was last yr. Keeper.

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

          Hes a forward

      2. have you seen cyan
        • 4 Years
        4 years, 7 months ago

        He won’t blank, he will get at least 2 vs Chelsea imo

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

          ...if that happens he will break FPL....

    • mlm
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      Is it worth to have the transfer?
      Robertson+C.Wilson => Lundstram+Kane(c)

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

      Norwich had 15 shots with 8 on target against Newcastle. Arsenal only managed 2 shots on target against the Geordies

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

        All in on Norwich

        1. FF Dirtbag
          • 12 Years
          4 years, 7 months ago

          Buendia, Cantwell +Pukki

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

            I have Buendia and Pukki. Might be a bit much to bring in a third...

      2. FF Dirtbag
        • 12 Years
        4 years, 7 months ago

        Plus scored against pool; and looked constantly dangerous in the second half

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

        I’m thinking of the 31 shots Spurs put in against Villa for next week. That was a very underpowered Arsenal side.

        Buendia is right on my radar though. It’ll be 3/4 away in any event but he’s straight in if those attacking stats continue.

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

      Auba Perez > Pukki KDB
      2FT
      Yes or no?

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

        100%

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

        Yeah that’s a no brainer

    • chilli con kone
      • 10 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      Anybody punting on getting Son in now?

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

        Wait and see for me. People want to captain him already but I’d like to see him back in action first.

      2. Lingard’s Shin Guards
        • 5 Years
        4 years, 7 months ago

        Thought about it but feel happier getting Kane in and capping

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

        I'm gonna wait until the play Palace GW5.

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

        He's in my WC team

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

      Joined the Pukki party last night, so have missed out on the points so far.

      However, pretty sure that if he stays healthy he's going to have quite a few more hauls before the season ends.

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

        This year’s Jiminez

    • La vida FPL
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      Is a -8 for Kane and KDB worth it? Obviously need some restructure around it hence the -8 but means I get to save my WC and get the 2 players I am massively keen on. Never taken a -8 before.

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

        Most definitely!

        Those transfers are not just 1 week punts and both players are more than capable of repaying that hit back with interest this weekend.

      2. Rocky FPL
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 6 Years
        4 years, 7 months ago

        Depends on who is going out

    • _Gunner
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      Barkley + Perez + King > Martial + Cantwell + Pukki (-4)

      Yes or No?

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

        Yes

    • ZakyJ
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      Heaton / Button
      KWP / Zinch / VVD / Montoya (Rico)
      Perez / KdB / Salah (Dendo / Drinkwater)
      Jota / Kane / Auba
      0ITB 2FT

      Whats my best move. Obviously id like to get sterling in at some point

      Salah > Mane to start saving for Sterling
      Rico > lundstram to solidify my team
      Heaton > Pope
      Something crazy like Auba / Kane / Perez > Sterling / Pukki / Firminio
      Any other suggestions

    • Lingard’s Shin Guards
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      Mane + Zinchenko/Mina or Salah + Montoya?

    • trinzoo
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      Perez/Fraser > Ceballos/Martial for free? If the latter looks good today...

    • Jeremy Corbyn
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      Dear Mods and Cons,

      Could you please let members know when the expected scores in the members area - and therefore the RMT tool - are updated? It's not very useful as it is right now.

      Yours truly,
      Jeremy Bernard Corbyn PC

    • Peter Ouch
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      Barnes
      No Pukki
      Pukki will punish you

      1. El Lobito 10
        • 6 Years
        4 years, 7 months ago

        What