Scout Notes

Villa discover attacking form as Everton finally concede

Aston Villa 2-0 Everton

Goals: Wesley (£6.0m), Anwar El Ghazi (£5.5m)

Assists: Jota (£5.9m), John McGinn (£5.6m)

Bonus Points: Wesley x3, Bjorn Engels x3 (£4.5m), Tyrone Mings x1 (£4.5m)

Everton’s impressive defensive start to the season finally came to an end against Aston Villa as they were defeated 2-0 on Friday night.

After riding their luck to some extent in the first two Gameweeks, they were finally undone by Dean Smith’s men at Villa Park.

However, the opening match of Gameweek 3 was a largely uninspiring affair with very few quality chances created by either side.

The best proof of that was the fact that just two saves were made on Friday night, one each for Jordan Pickford (£5.6m) and Tom Heaton (£4.5m).

Even though they scored two goals, Villa only dominated short spells of the match, which perhaps makes it all the more discouraging that Everton conceded two goals, although defensive midfielder Jean-Philippe Gbamin (£5.0m) was missing with a muscle injury.

The Toffees dominated possession for the first 20 minutes, the hosts scoring with virtually their first foray into opposition territory on the night.

Everton may face an even sterner examination of their defensive capabilities when they host Wolves in Gameweek 4 too.

That said, there were still decent performances from attacking players in Aston Villa’s ranks.

Wesley celebrates scoring his first-ever Premier League goal

Centre-forward Wesley (£6.0m) took plenty of the praise post-match after excelling in his target man role.

The former Club Brugge man came in for serious criticism for his displays in the first two Gameweeks, but against Everton, he bullied centre-backs Michael Keane (£5.5m) and Yerry Mina (£5.6m) for much of the game.

Wesley was also at the heart of both goals scored on Friday night. The first one he put in the net himself after a perfectly weighted pass from Jota (£5.9m) connected with his well-timed run behind the Everton defence.

A few minutes after putting Villa 1-0 up, Wesley was in again, in what would have been an almost carbon copy of the opener, Mina this time getting a block on the Brazilian’s shot.

Wesley’s efforts also led to Villa’s second goal as Everton chased the game in stoppage time. He held up a long clearance offloading to John McGinn (£5.6m) who slotted in Anwar El Ghazi (£5.5m) to score.

“I said yesterday (Wesley is) only one (goal) behind Mo Salah, he’s now level with Salah. It was two games into a season and I said yesterday that there will be 14 centre-forwards who will go to Tottenham and not score. He’s a good player, I’ve been watching him for quite some time. He was one we wanted to get. I thought he was a handful all game.” – Dean Smith

McGinn now has two attacking returns in his first three Premier League matches, which will only further interest in him as a budget asset.

He got round the back of Everton’s right flank in the first half and held the ball up well, just as Wesley did. McGinn’s pass for El Ghazi’s late goal was also a perfectly-timed assist.

Villa Park erupted as McGinn set up El Ghazi for Friday’s second goal

Meanwhile, there was good news for those who had plumped for Frederic Guilbert (£4.4m) for their Gameweek 1 squads.

The right-back had been absent from the matchday squads for Gameweeks 1 and 2, Smith opting to use the more experienced Ahmed El Mohamady (£4.5m) on both occasions.

However, the Villa manager decided it was time for Guilbert to get his first taste of Premier League action in Gameweek 3, explaining that he offered a different dynamic to last season’s first-choice at right-back.

“I’ve always said you always have to earn the right to get into the team. You know, Elmohamady’s done okay but Fred’s been knocking on the door, working hard in training. I just felt after his performances in pre-season he might give us a different dynamic.” – Dean Smith

It is hard to tell at this stage, even with those quotes, whether Guilbert is nailed-on to start regularly for Villa yet, but he certainly gave a good account of himself against Everton.

Right-back Guilbert (right) did well for Villa in pre-season

With the Toffees using their left-flank a lot early on, he defended very well and offered plenty going forward too. The right-back was a regular attacking outlet for Villa and his delivery looked decent too.

Guilbert also displayed limited amounts of goal threat, although it is early days for him at Villa. In the 36th minute, he spearheaded a counter-attack with a run through the middle, shooting just over the bar from the edge of the box.

“(Guilbert is) a really good player. We signed him in January last year and loaned him out. He’s been developing with us, he’s done really well in pre-season. He’s had to earn the shirt from Elmo, who has been playing the first couple of games. He’s rapid as well. There’s not many that will go past him. He’s a really good defender. He was hanging on a bit towards the end but I thought our defensive organisation was really good.” – Dean Smith

Jota also came in for his first Premier League start and offered decent creativity from his right-wing station.

However, whether he continues to start matches remains to be seen, given the man he replaced, El Ghazi, scored in stoppage time to finally give Villa the breathing space they had been after all game.

That was a well-timed goal for the Dutchman, who had been dropped by Smith for reportedly not being ruthless enough in the attacking third. His response to these pre-match comments will have pleased his manager:

“El Ghazi’s not really been at his best in the final third for us and I just felt Jota, who also had a really good pre-season, can create a little bit down that side.” – Dean Smith

Engels (left) and Mings (right) played an important part in Villa’s first clean sheet of the campaign

The fact that Aston Villa kept a first clean sheet of the campaign was made all the more impressive by the fact that Tyrone Mings (£4.5m) struggled with a groin problem in the warm-up. He took a heavy blow to face from Heaton in the early stages too.

He overcame both of those incidents well, while Bjorn Engels (£4.5m) went on to take three bonus points for his defensive efforts despite being kicked in the face by Mings in the first half.

“Yeah I did (have a groin problem). I went to sprint for the first time and felt a pain in my groin so I had a painkilling injection and I feel alright now. I feel a million dollars.” – Tyrone Mings

However, it is worth saying that Villa’s clean sheet was certainly helped by continued problems in Everton’s attack.

It seems that Marco Silva does not believe Moise Kean (£6.9m) is the solution to the Toffees’ offensive problems yet, as he opted to bench him for the third match in a row.

Dominic Calvert-Lewin (£6.0m) was asked to lead the line once again but offered very little.

“(Kean will start games) when he shows me in training sessions he is ready to. He needs a better moment than the others. 19-years-old player, we have to give him enough time to perform in the way we want. Now we start with Dominic up-front with a solution from the bench and Moise is one of them.” – Marco Silva

Calvert-Lewin struggled against Aston Villa

Calvert-Lewin had just one clearcut opportunity in the match but could not deliver.

In the 31st minute, an incredible through-ball from Morgan Schneiderlin (£4.5m) found Seamus Coleman (£5.5m) round the back of the Villa defence. He dragged back for Calvert-Lewin, whose fierce effort was blocked by Engels.

It was another disappointing game for Sigurdsson, who continues to operate below the levels of last season.

In fact, Silva turned to the Icelandic international when he needed to make his first change of the evening, introducing new signing Alex Iwobi (£5.9m) in his place.

The former Arsenal man was admittedly unlucky not to score as he hit the post in the 82nd minute after a knock-down from centre-back Keane.

Richarlison (£8.0m) is another key Everton asset struggling this season and still doesn’t have a shot on target to his name in 2019/20.

Theo Walcott missed a golden chance to equalise late on

The Brazilian was replaced by Theo Walcott (£6.4m) for the second match in a row, although the latter hardly covered himself in glory either.

The substitute had a golden chance to equalise in the 89th minute but still managed to miss it.

Calvert-Lewin was released down the left-wing and played a good cross into the box, leaving the goal gaping at Walcott’s mercy, only for the Everton to blaze over the bar.

“We created enough chances. We created more than our opponent. (What) happened is what happened in the first match against Crystal Palace, we didn’t score.” – Marco Silva

While owners of Lucas Digne (£6.0m) will be especially disappointed by this result, and a one-point score for Gameweek 3, there were still plenty of encouraging signs for the left-back.

There were some encouraging signs from Digne in Everton’s defeat

Most of Everton’s attacks came down his flank in the first half and he nearly scored 10 minutes into the match. Sigurdsson’s corner was delivered straight onto his boot for Digne to fire a sweet volley at the Villa goal, blocked by a defender.

The Frenchman, who remains on corners and free-kicks, also had a chance to equalise late on.

He was positioned in the middle of the box to receive a cross from substitute Walcott but he put his effort over the bar.

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Aston Villa XI: Heaton; Taylor, Mings, Engels, Guilbert; McGinn, D Luiz, Grealish; Trezeguet (El Mohamady 86′), Wesley, Jota (El Ghazi 77′).

Everton XI: Pickford; Digne, Mina, Keane, Coleman; A Gomes, Schneiderlin; Bernard (Kean 62′), Sigurdsson (Iwobi 61′), Richarlison (Walcott 78′); Calvert-Lewin.

Lessons learned from Gameweek 3

1,110 Comments Post a Comment
  1. Harvey Spector
    • 8 Years
    4 years, 7 months ago

    Miss the frisking the fixtures article.

    1. Eat my goal!
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      Surely that’ll be back?

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

        Doubt it. Website is only interested in supporting betting companies now. No money involved, no interest.

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

          Completely lost the personal touch. Just a fantasy football tabloid, run as such.

          1. Eat my goal!
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 5 Years
            4 years, 7 months ago

            Sad times

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

              Indeed.

          2. S.Kuqi
            • 11 Years
            4 years, 7 months ago

            Exactly.

            All the serious fpl talk has gone to twitter.

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

              Including the owners 😆

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

                Why not start a forum with a proper discussion layout

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

                  There is one.

                  And I'm way too lazy.

                2. SHOOTER MCGINN
                  • 8 Years
                  4 years, 7 months ago

                  This would be good. More useful than whizzing through pages of crap.

  2. ‘Tis the Season
    • 5 Years
    4 years, 7 months ago

    Apologize for reposting but would like different opinions..

    Reluctant to pick a Chelsea mid. Chelsea have huge holes in central midfield. They press But Kante and Jorginho don’t take up the right positions. They leave themselves open to counter attacks which seriously will undermine Franks tactics. I see loads LOADS of goals against Chels and can’t see how they will replicate the goals to counter. thoughts...

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

      don’t get one then, simple as

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

        This. Good advice.
        Dont like what you see, then don't get them. Eye test & underlying stats > fixtures imo.

        1. The Legend Squad
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 9 Years
          4 years, 7 months ago

          This. The reason I didn’t captain Kane despite the hype on here

          1. ‘Tis the Season
            • 5 Years
            4 years, 7 months ago

            Agree also Kane has trolled me way to often to rely on him

        2. ‘Tis the Season
          • 5 Years
          4 years, 7 months ago

          Fair point but if the pass the eye test and underlying stats are there or there abouts, teams consultancy is surely analyzed

    2. Farke in hell
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      Chelsea looks pretty uncertain team. Better to stay clear. Kante is more dynamic under Lampard. Christ, I even saw him delivering crosses from the wing against Liverpool. The problem is that they are lacking creativity in midfield so Kante is more advanced than usual.

      1. ‘Tis the Season
        • 5 Years
        4 years, 7 months ago

        Totally agree and the midfield positioning seems all wrong. No diamond nor structure. It’s something frank needs to sort quick to avoid more thrashings

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

          No diamond? Wtf?

      2. FOO FIGHTER
        • 4 Years
        4 years, 7 months ago

        They are lacking 20+ goal forward.

        If Kante is out looking really bad for them.

        1. ‘Tis the Season
          • 5 Years
          4 years, 7 months ago

          Against leister kante and Jorginho played inline with one another and some cases both following play and not keeping their positions. They pressing is working but it seems the players don’t know their roles and are struggling with franks tactics

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

            Jesus, you are one hell of an expert. Maybe you should be in centre mid marshalling the troops

            In a diamond

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

      plenty of teams with crapper midfields, mount looks a decent pick...

      1. ‘Tis the Season
        • 5 Years
        4 years, 7 months ago

        Need more data to assess properly but in my view and inbthis chels team he CANNOT be consistent enougg

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

          fair enough mate,only going on what ive seen ,easily passed my eye test and 6.0 paid for what looks like chelseas main architect must be a no brainer...

    4. FPL Forward Thinker
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      I’d love to see a Jorginho-less Chelsea with Kante sitting as a single DMC

      1. ‘Tis the Season
        • 5 Years
        4 years, 7 months ago

        Honestly think that would work better

        1. FPL Forward Thinker
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 5 Years
          4 years, 7 months ago

          2015/16 and 2016/17 proves it works. Titles at LEI and CHE.

          1. ‘Tis the Season
            • 5 Years
            4 years, 7 months ago

            Interesting .. thanks for that

  3. Farke in hell
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 7 months ago

    My future team setup depends entirely on Iivepool assets namely Salah, Robertson and Trent. Do you think Liverpool can get their defensive mojo back of last year or should I start planning about shipping the expensive defenders out?

    1. Ambrosiana Inter
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      Not both of them

    2. Blue&White85
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      I think they will. I’m giving the defensive double up to week 5 when they play Newcastle and if they are still struggling I’ll sell one.

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

        I think if they concede at Newcastle it’s definitely time to give up on them!

    3. Touré De Force
      • 13 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      Think I'll wait for 6 GWs and hold my 3 assets before I form an opinion

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

    Stick Vert back in the lineup please Poch so i can snap him up at 5.3 🙂

  5. Party time
      4 years, 7 months ago

      Chelsea fans must be hiding in a bunker right now...

      1. Eat my goal!
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 5 Years
        4 years, 7 months ago

        Lol

      2. JT11fc
        • 5 Years
        4 years, 7 months ago

        Just rehearsing goal celebrations for Mount and Emerson at the moment

    • dunas_dog
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      Is team below worth early transfers pre any price rises of Moura to KDB, Trossard to Ceballos and TAA to AWB for hit? Of course hope can wait until Sunday games over.

      Pope
      AWB Van Dijk Digne
      Salah Sterling KDB Martial Ceballos
      Pukki Jota

      McGovern Diop Greenwood Rico

      1. Over Midwicket
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        4 years, 7 months ago

        Mount is a good pick. TAA is still a good pick. I wouldn't.

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

          It’s Moura (and Trossard) not Mount that goes. Not sure how else to get KDB for Moura

    • Over Midwicket
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      Perfect WC team?

      VVD. AWB. Pieters. Soyoncu.
      Mané. Sterling. KDB. Son. Martial.
      Pukki.

      Subs: Button. Lundstram. Greenwood. Wickham.

      1. Over Midwicket
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        4 years, 7 months ago

        And Popey.

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

        For Saturday.
        What about Monday?

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

        shocking forward line,unlikely to sustain you and thats before noticing no salah

      4. dunas_dog
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        4 years, 7 months ago

        I am not sure about balance but great midfield

      5. The Mighty Hippo
        • 7 Years
        4 years, 7 months ago

        Nothing up top and a big fat middle.

      6. Chaps Before Baps
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        4 years, 7 months ago

        If Pukki gets injured you're forced into a transfer

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

        Similar to mine (I WCd last week)
        Henderson
        Lund, Coleman, AWB, Pieters, Kelly
        Mane, KDB, Son, Sterling, Martial
        Haller, Wesley, Wickham

        I gave a bit in defence for a bit more up front

      8. DandyDon
        • 5 Years
        4 years, 7 months ago

        No keeper!

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

      Bottomed.. reposting

      Preliminary WC thoughts (obviously will change subject to new information this week)

      Pope, 4.0
      TAA, Walker, AWB, Emerson, Lundstram
      Salah, Sterling, KDB, Martial, Ceballos
      Pukki, 4.5, 4.5

      Lundstram & Ceballos to be rotating

      1. Farke in hell
        • 7 Years
        4 years, 7 months ago

        Dont play wildcard, if you haven't already activated.

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

          Nope, have not ... this is the preliminary plan if I get many fallers today and need to activate

          1. Farke in hell
            • 7 Years
            4 years, 7 months ago

            Wildcard isn't a remedy for fallers. Everybody is dealing with the same issues. You need to keep patience and use your free transfers wisely and judiciously.

      2. Chaps Before Baps
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        4 years, 7 months ago

        Like I replied in the thread above, If Pukki gets a knock or an injury you're forced into a transfer because you only have one striker.

    • FOO FIGHTER
      • 4 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      Does anyone think Woy will go with Wickham instead of Benteke this weekend?

      1. Ambrosiana Inter
        • 6 Years
        4 years, 7 months ago

        Whyyy

        1. FOO FIGHTER
          • 4 Years
          4 years, 7 months ago

          He cannot do any worse than Benteke. If Wickham does start playing more I would consider replacing Greenwood.

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

        No, I think it'll be Ayew.

      3. Fpl Richie
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        4 years, 7 months ago

        Good for the wildcarders. He's popular on recent drafts

      4. Colonel Shoe 肝池
        • 12 Years
        4 years, 7 months ago

        i really hope he gets a chance

    • jia you
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      Just cracked open an ice cold beer and the first mouthful was heavenly!

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

        It’s only downhill after that ....

        1. jia you
          • 7 Years
          4 years, 7 months ago

          free fall but as long as it doesn't happy to my FPL team its ok 😉

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

        Thats a bit early mate. Im waiting a few hours

        1. jia you
          • 7 Years
          4 years, 7 months ago

          4pm here mate and had a big one last night til the early hours so badly needed 😉

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

      The manager with the highest score of the GW so far tripple captained Engels...

      1. jia you
        • 7 Years
        4 years, 7 months ago

        was pretty obvious that

        1. jia you
          • 7 Years
          4 years, 7 months ago

          lol how the hell did they think of doing that!

    • Fpl Richie
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      Erm...just been trolled by a Brexit Party ad on this site. What on earth did I search for?

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

        I regularly get ads on here for Islamic studies, retirement homes real estate investment and women's dresses. God knows why.

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

        Join them. It's a sign. Best thing you will ever do 😉

        1. Fpl Richie
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 8 Years
          4 years, 7 months ago

          I'm not really politically in tune with Anne Widdecombe myself 🙂

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

            Haha. She is marmite. I think she is great personally..at least you know where you stand with her

            1. moz_1983
              • 11 Years
              4 years, 7 months ago

              You definitely know where you stand with her if you're LGBTQ, or pro-choice! You stand in hell.

      3. Colonel Shoe 肝池
        • 12 Years
        4 years, 7 months ago

        usually i get ads for what ive just bought.....which is kind of pointless, well done google 🙄

      4. Kun Tozser
        • 8 Years
        4 years, 7 months ago

        Get an ad blocker!

    • Dybala10
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      Siggy & Adams > Anderson & Barnes (-4)?

      Really hard keeping anymore patience with those two.

      1. Rolls-Royce
        • 10 Years
        4 years, 7 months ago

        I did Siggy-> Martial. Will get Barnes as well with my other FT.

    • Fpl Richie
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      So who are you scouting this week?
      Watching Haller for any sign of form, and Burnley forwards just in case.

      1. Rolls-Royce
        • 10 Years
        4 years, 7 months ago

        Barnes fixtures looks tasty after liverpool at home.

      2. jia you
        • 7 Years
        4 years, 7 months ago

        Yup Haller & Lanzini from Hammers in particular. KDB and Son also!

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

        I'll be looking for cheap forwards as well.

      4. FOO FIGHTER
        • 4 Years
        4 years, 7 months ago

        Defo Barnes.

      5. Jordan.
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        4 years, 7 months ago

        adrian,hope klopp has told him to hoof it away and not piss about passing it around,still got vvd and robbo

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

        Mount, Lanzini, Son, Vardy.

    • Rock n Grohl
      • 13 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      A Sterling captain seems to very unpopular in my ML this GW, most Kane captained. I have Kane but it's strange having a differential captain in Sterling.

      1. Rolls-Royce
        • 10 Years
        4 years, 7 months ago

        Same. Have Kane went Sterling for saftey.

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

          Strange times when people go sterling over kane for safety when Kane is against the worst team in the league at home...

          It somehow makes sense to me as well, just saying!

          1. ‘Tis the Season
            • 5 Years
            4 years, 7 months ago

            Has Kane not trolled us all as cap in the past

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

        Not surprising having watched NUFC's last game, they were totally inept, going to be a long season.

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

          Hopefully Longstaff and Manquillo come back in and plug some of the gaps and the rest put in some performances that they showed they could under Rafa. Still expecting a beating tomorrow though.

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

            Not even bothering to watch, I was foolishly optimistic again about this season so last week was a bit of a kick in the bo***x. I'll watch the Vuelta of the Challenge cup final instead, anything but that again.

      3. The Legend Squad
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        4 years, 7 months ago

        I have both, and have also captained Sterling. Kane looked anonymous in both games.

      4. Camzy
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        4 years, 7 months ago

        Yeah same. I don't get it. I'm top of the ML now thanks to Wesley, and of the top 15 chasing pack, 12 have Kane (c) including all the top 5.

        1. ‘Tis the Season
          • 5 Years
          4 years, 7 months ago

          Nice looking team Camzy

    • Rolls-Royce
      • 10 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      Pukki's gonna score today. Can feel it in me bones.

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

        Gonna be a big pukki party over those 6 points

        1. Rolls-Royce
          • 10 Years
          4 years, 7 months ago

          You forgot to add 2 baps. 😉

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

            3

      2. Fpl Richie
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        4 years, 7 months ago

        In Norwich and it is an atmosphere of real anticipation. Think he will.

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

          Let’s be avin you

      3. Colonel Shoe 肝池
        • 12 Years
        4 years, 7 months ago

        kevin keegan style, i would LOVE it if he blanked 🙂

      4. Krionos
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        4 years, 7 months ago

        But they will get beat.

    • Brosstan
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      All this overreacting against Everton 😆 Knee jerkers who have seen them play one game at it again 😆

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

        3 games, 2 CS and good fixtures. Look good to me.

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

        Just sit back all smug and watch them squirm in a big pool of vomit and regret. You know how easily led folk are.

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

        They have looked devoid of ideas going forward. Digne looks the business, getting involved so far forwards but i wouldn't touch any of the rest at this point.

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

        It's because it was Friday night and on TV. If it had been a 3pm kick off today there would have been less reaction.

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

        Wait for it if Liverpool concede, they will be sold in masses... Robbo an essential season keeper for me...

        1. Guru Mediation
          • 8 Years
          4 years, 7 months ago

          I'm shorting Liverpool defence until Allison is back

      6. FPL Forward Thinker
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 5 Years
        4 years, 7 months ago

        Their match with Wolves is Live next weekend and when they perform in that one at home, opinion will switch back in toffees favour.

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

      Prediction for the new bandwagon this week?

      My bet is on Emerson

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

        Son, Kane, Lanzini

        1. J ⚒ Gimme ur Mané
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 9 Years
          4 years, 7 months ago

          You must be chuffed with Wesley this week mate, I’m sure it was you too hat bought him for this week?

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

            Yea I brought him in for Wilson! Good fixtures and I thought the Spurs game was probably a bit of a misnomer after reading up on his history in Belgium. Still 1m rank though :p

            1. J ⚒ Gimme ur Mané
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 9 Years
              4 years, 7 months ago

              Lovely when a new transfer comes good straight away though isn’t it !

              Enjoy!

        2. Geriatric Unathletic
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 13 Years
          4 years, 7 months ago

          Haller, I hope :).

      2. Rolls-Royce
        • 10 Years
        4 years, 7 months ago

        I think it could be Kane-> Rashford.

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

          Highly possible as Kane WCer with no Man U attacking assets. Really wanted to find room for Rashford but essentially he became Wesley

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

        Robertson haul

      4. Fpl Richie
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        4 years, 7 months ago

        Deulofeu, Lanzini, Mount, Son maybe, if Trossard scores again that would be but for the city game.

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

        Walker haul and people jumping from Digne in short term points chasing.

      6. J ⚒ Gimme ur Mané
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        4 years, 7 months ago

        Haller/son

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

        Hopefully Barkley, Rico, Miliojevic, Wilson and Jiminez

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

        Haller, Auba and Doherty

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

        Everyone selling Kane for Vardy and bringing in KDB. After Kane's 5 points from midfield

        1. ‘Tis the Season
          • 5 Years
          4 years, 7 months ago

          I have vardy and intend giving him 2 more games. Good movement and great midfield are bound to start assisting. Team Shape seems off though

      10. ‘Tis the Season
        • 5 Years
        4 years, 7 months ago

        Got to be son

      11. Jordan.
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        4 years, 7 months ago

        haller

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

        One of the Watford forwards.

    • Mreidfelt
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      Digne is the only Everton player worth having in your squad...attacking wise they are in shambles...luckily I had McGinn to cover dignes 1pt but his underlaying stats was good again...

      1. Rolls-Royce
        • 10 Years
        4 years, 7 months ago

        Dinge is under priced at 6.0. A season keeper imo.

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

          Vvd and Taa is in my team tomorrow and I'm not confident at all with that but wanted to keep my transfer to next GW...this will either work out brilliant or haunt me...time will tell...

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

        Same McGinn ticking over nicely for a 5.5 mid

      3. Colonel Shoe 肝池
        • 12 Years
        4 years, 7 months ago

        i was happy to finally get heaton points

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

        I dropped Digne in my WC as feared for his fitness. Will have him back in the team in next few weeks and hopefully for 5.9 if people kneejerk him out this week.

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

          He won’t go down!!

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

            He shouldn't, but you never know!

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

              66% and to arrows up. He needs to blank 3-4 times and/or get a red card to drop in price.

    • Colonel Shoe 肝池
      • 12 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      wonder how many wildcarders missed the deadline cos it was friday 😆

      1. J ⚒ Gimme ur Mané
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        4 years, 7 months ago

        Poor sods 😆

      2. FPL Forward Thinker
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 5 Years
        4 years, 7 months ago

        14 teams

    • FPL Forward Thinker
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      What date do we think Steve Bruce will be relieved of his duties?

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

        October

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

          Newcastle didn't win their first game until November last season.

      2. J ⚒ Gimme ur Mané
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        4 years, 7 months ago

        Don’t know but I’d be surprised if Hodgson lasts longer

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

        Ashley too tight to sack him. IIRC he's sacked BFS, Houghton and McLaren of all the managers he's had and everyone else walked or contract ended.

      4. Colonel Shoe 肝池
        • 12 Years
        4 years, 7 months ago

        I hope he does fail otherwise it just gives ashley amunition that his bargain basement approach works....he needs to be punished for letting benitez go

    • boc610
      • 12 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      As a non owner here's hoping pukki is just another bafitimbi gomis.

      1. FOO FIGHTER
        • 4 Years
        4 years, 7 months ago

        So far he is not proving to be as such 🙂

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

        He reminds me of Andy Johnson.

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

        As an owner, I'm hoping he'll be like the other former Swansea forward. #NiceToMichu

    • J.ID
      • 4 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      Lads what's the website that shows you expected price rise and falls?

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

        Fpl statistics

        1. J.ID
          • 4 Years
          4 years, 7 months ago

          Cheers lad

    • diesel001
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      Guilbert sellers must be annoyed

      1. @FPL_Chess
          4 years, 7 months ago

          Based on his manager's comments, his place isn't now assured.

        • FOO FIGHTER
          • 4 Years
          4 years, 7 months ago

          Would not trust Villa defence. Everton were extremely poor.

        • Optimus.
          • 13 Years
          4 years, 7 months ago

          Was my Sky (c) last night

          1. Colonel Shoe 肝池
            • 12 Years
            4 years, 7 months ago

            woah, hello opti, good to see youre still on here

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

              Same as mate.. This place is like a drug 🙂

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

        Am I the only one really really hoping Alison drops to 5.8? Thinking that would be superb value for the suboptimal gk swap

        1. Guru Mediation
          • 8 Years
          4 years, 7 months ago

          Would make him very hard to resist

        2. FOO FIGHTER
          • 4 Years
          4 years, 7 months ago

          Owning expensive GK's takes away funds in midfield and attack.

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

            Yes, and?

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

            Have Robbo but really think 5.8 Alisson is better value for Liverpool defence. Have no intention. If losing Liverpool defence and it’s just a question of the optimal way into it. From that point of view position is a total irrelevance

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

          One to consider for IB wildcard.

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

        I was all set to move Wesley for Pukki but now looking like King or Perez might get the chop instead.

      4. @FPL_Chess
          4 years, 7 months ago

          This isn't a week to do transfers. If you save this week's transfer, then you've got two transfers after the International break, ready for GW5 on 14 Sept.
          ~~~~~
          Joining code cmoq01 for FPL Chess Grandmaster Edition. 750+ players for third season running. Everyone welcome.

          1. Tsparkes10
            • 5 Years
            4 years, 7 months ago

            Fpl chess? How does that work

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

              You can't lose your King

              1. Colonel Shoe 肝池
                • 12 Years
                4 years, 7 months ago

                if only petr cech was still playing

              2. @FPL_Chess
                  4 years, 7 months ago

                  Ha ha. Nicely put.

            2. FOO FIGHTER
              • 4 Years
              4 years, 7 months ago

              Not the week to do transfers especially if you played yor WC 🙂

            3. ‘Tis the Season
              • 5 Years
              4 years, 7 months ago

              Just joined

              1. @FPL_Chess
                  4 years, 7 months ago

                  Welcome aboard Fagaazi

              2. Party time
                  4 years, 7 months ago

                  I see what you did there 😉

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

                I don't have Pukki, have Cantwell.

                Shall I take a trip to DFS?

              4. FOO FIGHTER
                • 4 Years
                4 years, 7 months ago

                If Barnes gets in the points again this weekend he will be hard to resist.

                1. Colonel Shoe 肝池
                  • 12 Years
                  4 years, 7 months ago

                  some good fixtures post pool

                2. IN SANE IN DE BRUYNE
                  • 7 Years
                  4 years, 7 months ago

                  Liverpool next week. Probably getting him in after that.

              5. St Pauli Walnuts
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                • 5 Years
                4 years, 7 months ago

                How are people doing with squad value?

                I've a value of 99.8 with 0.9 ITB. That seems pretty good at this stage I think but I've never paid much attention to the trying to value in previous seasons so trying to be a bit smarter with this time round while balancing against moving too early for players, both in terms of getting swept up in bandwagons and also injury risks when going early in week with transfers.

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

                  100.8 and 0.2 ITB

                  1. St Pauli Walnuts
                    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                    • 5 Years
                    4 years, 7 months ago

                    That seems great so early in season. Guessing this is far from the norm though?

                    Out of interest were you actively trying to build value or did it just work out that way? Have you taken hits, WC, transfer early etc.