Scout Notes

Pukki asking serious questions of non-owners as Mount impresses

Norwich City 2-3 Chelsea

Goals: Teemu Pukki (£6.8m), Todd Cantwell (£4.6m) | Tammy Abraham (£7.0m) x 2, Mason Mount (£6.1m). 

Assists: Pukki, Emi Buendía (£6.0m) | Cesar Azpilicueta (£6.0m), Christian Pulisic (£7.5m), Mateo Kovacic (£5.5m) 

Bonus Points: Abraham x 3 Pukki x 2 Mount x 1

Chelsea secured their first Premier League win of the Frank Lampard era as they overcame a spirited Norwich City to prevail 3-2 winners at Carrow Road. 

Tammy Abraham (£7.0m) struck twice to reward Lampard’s faith in restoring him to the starting line-up, with two fine strikes to record his first league goals for Chelsea. 

However, the top Fantasy story was Teemu Pukki (£6.8m), transferred in by over 1.2 million managers since the start of the season, registering a second double-figure score of 2019/20.

The Norwich forward scored one goal and provided an assist, as well as collecting two bonus points for his battling performance against Chelsea. 

In a game that had all the elements of a classic Premier League encounter, the narrative surrounding Pukki is one that leaves Fantasy managers not owning the £6.8m striker with a serious decision. 

Pukki (right) scored his fifth goal of the season on Saturday lunch-time

Since the Gameweek 3 deadline, he has attracted 120,000+ new owners, and the striker’s performance against Chelsea, coupled with his form in the first two matches, are indicative of a forward with the ability to establish themselves as fixture-proof this season.

It is difficult to look past Pukki as the best value budget forward so far in 2019/20, and with his price set sky-rocket once more this week, those not in possession of him may have to act fast.

Up next for the Canaries is West Ham, whose defence has not particularly impressed this season and, even though it’s Manchester City after that, interest in Pukki will certainly be high in the build-up to Gameweek 4.

There may also be some alternatives in the Norwich ranks for Fantasy managers to consider.

Todd Cantwell celebrates scoring for Norwich against Chelsea

Pukki was supported in his attacking endeavours once again by Todd Cantwell (£4.6m), who opened the scoring for the Canaries after an incisive cut-back from the Finnish forward.

We shouldn’t forget about Emi Buendía (£6.0m) either, who has been an important creative player for Norwich so far this season.

After assisting at Anfield in Gameweek 1, the diminutive midfielder set-up Pukki’s goal against Chelsea and now has two attacking returns in 2019/20.

The potential value in Norwich’s attacking options simply cannot be understated or ignored, Pukki, Cantwell and Buendía particularly impressing in their last two outings.

Todd Cantwell and Emi Buendia celebrate a goal for Norwich

The Finnish international now has five goals and one assist in three matches, while Cantwell, playing on the left flank of the Canaries’ attacking midfield trio, has a goal and two assists.

If the trio can continue their impressive early-season form in some promising fixtures from Gamweek 6 to 8, then Daniel Farke’s side could become the most important source of budget options in the Premier League.

Abraham and Mount got the goals for Chelsea as they recorded their first win of the season

Whilst Abraham’s brace understandably stole the headlines in Chelsea’s victory, Mason Mount (£6.1m) delivered yet another exceptional performance to cement his place in Lampard’s plans for the upcoming Premier League campaign – and on the Fantasy radar.

Mount, whose goal put Chelsea 2-1 up inside 17 minutes, burst through the Norwich defence to unleash a stunning strike past Tim Krul (£4.5m).

It was another goal that highlights his potential value this season, with two strikes in his last three league games, rewarding his 6.7% ownership for Gameweek 3.

Admittedly, Mount did leave the field with a suspected calf injury, Lampard allayed any concern that Mount could be out with a long-term problem. 

“For Mason, it was more of a kick on his calf so better news hopefully than a strain of any sort so hopefully he’ll recover.” Frank Lampard

Mason Mount was taken off with an injury in the second half

With over 440,000 Wildcards having been deployed in the build-up to Gameweek 3, Mount is a name that had already held relative gravitas as a budget pick for attacking coverage from Chelsea, but his impressive performance on Saturday is likely to consolidate his credibility as an attacking asset for Fantasy managers ahead of Gameweek 4. 

At this point, Mount’s place in the side looks fairly assured too, not just because of his impressive form.

Chelsea were dealt another injury blow on Saturday as Pedro (£7.0m) was injured in the pre-match warm-up. While Chelsea did well in response to losing the player, it does reduce the competition for Mount in the side.

“I thought we adjusted well to that. Pedro was a last-minute change. I thought Ross came in and did very well, Mason moved to the left and did very well so I was pleased. We talk about a young team who have to deal with things on the pitch and they did it well.” Frank Lampard

Interestingly, it was Ross Barkley (£5.9m) who was turned to when Lampard needed a replacement, not Willian. He deployed Barkley in the central midfield trio and pushed Mount forward onto the left flank of the front three.

Chelsea’s defence has now failed to keep clean-sheets in any of their opening three Premier League fixtures, and the likes of Cesar Azpilicueta (£6.0m) and Kurt Zouma (£5.0m) do not seem viable options accordingly

It was another concerning performance from the Blues’ backline against Norwich on Saturday, which should sound more alarm bells for those in possession of Chelsea defenders.

This was an important result for Lampard but equally an impressive performance from Farke’s side, with players from both sides affirming their credentials as Fantasy selections, most notably Pukki, Cantwell, Abraham and Mount. 

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

    Perez to mount a no brainer?

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

      Si

    2. THFC4LIFE
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      He’s flagged atm

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

        He’ll be fit

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

    What is this Martial knock all about?

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

      hamstring, im keen to know more info

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

      Tough to tell but he pulled up lame late in the game. Hammy potentially me thinks.

  3. Takamba
    • 9 Years
    4 years, 7 months ago

    Moura & Perez to De Bruyne & Cantwell (-4)

    Would need to do it today as have exact money.

    Thoughts very much appreciated...

    1. THFC4LIFE
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      Great moves

    2. Lord Flashheart
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      Do it

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

    I've got 2ft, so I'm looking to do a mini-wildcard for (-4 points). Who's the best third option in the move below:

    Martial, Perez, Rashford --> KDB, Pukki, ??? (up to 6.2M)

    a) Mount
    b) Buendia
    c) Cantwell
    d) McGinn

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

      Hope you’re not selling rash on the basis of this gw. He could’ve had three pens in that game. Transfers look good either way

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

        No, but my other striker is Haller and I feel that one of them has to go to make way for Pukki. He could be a flash in the pan but his price is going to rocket and it feels safer to be on his train than not. The extra cash also funds the onboarding of KDB who I really want.

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

          Sounds legit. Will Haller perform week in week out though? Not keen to wait on Kane tomorrow? I understand your transfer either way. Got him in on wc this week, glad I did.

    2. Dude1234
      • 10 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      Why are you selling martial? I’m a non-owner and will get him in if he’s fit.

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

      A for me

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

    A : Best way to get Haller with 2 changes ? .2 ITB
    B : No reasonable ways, wait a couple of weeks


    Pope - Button

    Laporte - AWB - KWP - Soyoncu - Lundstram

    Salah - Sterling - Martial - Mount - Mcginn

    Kane - Pukki - Wickham

    1. Obi Wan Elokobi
      • 12 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      Martial Cantwell and Wickham to Haller what I’m looking at

    2. Dušan Citizen
      • 10 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      Martial to Cantwell

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

        hmm yeah I can see that is a pretty good way. Not sure I am ready to get rid of Martial yet though. Need to sleep on it

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

    Any ideas for this team despite of Martial injury concerns?

    Ryan
    TAA/Digne/WB
    Salah/Sterling/KDB/Martial/Ceballos
    Pukki/Jota

    Button/Lund/Rico/Green

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

      Been thinking about Jota to Barnes or AWB to Zinchenko?

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

        Zinc is only certain to start for maybe 3-4 weeks since Mendy is already back in training, and after that it will be rotation time between the 2 of them. Which is why getting Laporte now is a better long term plan.

        Ceballos to Cantwell/Dendoncker is an option if you need the extra funds somewhere. Ceballos did nothing this GW vs Liverpool and might start on bench vs Tottenham.

  7. kinghenry14
    • 8 Years
    4 years, 7 months ago

    thoughts on this wc?

    heaton 4.0
    taa digne dunk soyuncu lundstram
    salah sterling kdb mount trossard
    haller pukki 4.5

    cheers

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

      Seems legit. Digne, KDB, Pukki is the way to go. Laporte is probably the only "key" player you are missing, but downgrading Mount/Trossard to Cantwell/Dendoncker won't give you enough funds for that anyhow unless you also downgrade TAA to VVD, so I suppose you might as well rotate 2x 4.5 defender in a 3-5-2 instead.

      The other problem is that you won't be able to easily get a ~9.5 forward (Firmino, Lacazette, Jesus, Vardy, Rashford) or ~11.0 forward (Kane/Auba) in later on. You can probably live with that?

  8. Obi Wan Elokobi
    • 12 Years
    4 years, 7 months ago

    Martial and Wickham for Haller and Cantwell. Think it’s time to start to have a playing bench

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

      Welcome to the 343. It looks a strong system this season.

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

    Mount vs Mc Ginn ?

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

      mount better but more expensive basically

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

    I started the season with Wilson as a placeholder for Haller, tbh. Then Pukki exploded and Haller had his fitness doubt, so I forgot why I had him in mind all preseason. I don't regret any move I've made so far. Just happy to see Haller come good in his first non-City/Liverpool match 🙂

    A bit similar to Trossard GW2 after the surprise GW1 bench, but I don't own Haller... Yet

  11. Dušan Citizen
    • 10 Years
    4 years, 7 months ago

    So, if I didn't play WC before this GW, I would have 52 (-8) with Sterling (C), KDB, Zinch and Wilson to go.

    But I had played it and I have 31 with Sterling (C), Kane, KDB, Walker and Pope to go.

    FML.

  12. Pukki Party
    • 6 Years
    4 years, 7 months ago

    Did Haller pass the eyetest?

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

      Acrobatically so

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

      He passes every test.

      1. Pukki Party
        • 6 Years
        4 years, 7 months ago

        Getting him in?

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

          Had him from pre-season. The knock he picked up against City was rough, but was intent on holding. Glad to get the reward this week.

          Technically and physically a very good player.

          1. Pukki Party
            • 6 Years
            4 years, 7 months ago

            Well earned points for you. Good record from Bundesliga too.

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

      Yes and statistically. I'd be very confident he will score well in the next few weeks.

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

      vs watford

      1. Pukki Party
        • 6 Years
        4 years, 7 months ago

        Norwich and Villa up next

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

          fair

  13. BigAsGiroud_
    • 8 Years
    4 years, 7 months ago

    Shift out Robbo now? He maybe drops tonight, but couldn't find a fine replacement. Wanna get Laporte but already have 3 cities, have Digne, don't find any MU, Chelsea and Arsenal def any attractive, Spurs plays Arsenal next gw, maybe get KWP after that.

    1. Collie01
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      Before Burnley and Newcastle?

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

      Solution: 4.0/4.5 and have 'em as first/second sub

      ...or keep Robbo

    3. THFC4LIFE
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      I think keep for next 2, swallow the 0.1 drop can always find that somewhere if needs be

  14. EMBOLOFAN
    • 5 Years
    4 years, 7 months ago

    chances of barnes dropping if he blanks this week?

    pretty unlikely right?

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

    How would this look going forward? It’d be a minus 4. I plan to take one hit once every 5 games

    Pope
    Robbo Digne AWB Lund Rico
    Sterling KdB Martial McGinn Dendo
    Kane Pukki Haller

    Approx i mill in bank to upgrade either Dendo or Rico

    (Committed to decent defence and AWB and Digne are placeholders for either Mendy or Cancelo)

    1. The 12th Man
      • 10 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      Similar to my team below.
      You have any plans to bring in Salah or Mane for the Newcastle game in gw5?

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

        I’d get here by losing Mane and getting KdB and Haller. Don’t want to lose him but think it adds up - Jota is the other one out. Waiting to see how Wolves look tomorrow

        1. The 12th Man
          • 10 Years
          4 years, 7 months ago

          Could work out that week anyway. The big teams have good fixtures, so could cover each other.

  16. Slitherene
    • 6 Years
    4 years, 7 months ago

    Pope
    VvD - Digne - Diop - Zinchenko - Soyuncu
    Salah - Sigurdsson* - KdB - Son
    Wilson* - Jimenez*
    Heaton - Diop - Stephens - Greenwood

    1 FT, 0.0 ITB

    I want to get Pukki & also ditch Sigurdsson.

    A) Wilson/Jimenez -> Pukki
    B) Sigurdsson + Wilson -> Cantwell + Kane/Aubameyang
    C) Sigurdsson + Jimenez -> Pogba + Pukki

  17. Ben Mee Over A Table
    • 11 Years
    4 years, 7 months ago

    Perez + Jota -> Cantwell + Haller for a -4?

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

      wary of cantwell. 1 goal 2 assists last season. doubt hes improved that much overnight

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

        I avoided him for this exact reason. From 26 games or something. But was he used as a sub, or did he start?

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

          *24

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

          1600 minutes

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

        That was my train of thought but I’m doubting my scepticism a bit now

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

          either something happened this summer and hes a different player, or hes overperformed over a very small sample size. former not impossible but not likely either

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

    Did Trossard hit the post???

  19. The 12th Man
    • 10 Years
    4 years, 7 months ago

    Any obvious move next week?
    Pope
    VVD,Digne,Lundstrum
    Sterling,KDB,Martial,Mount,
    Kane,Pukki,Rashford

    Button,Cantwell,Elmohamady,Hanley 1FT, 0.2m itb

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

      Take a gander at Haller fixtures. WH are rubbish in defence but it gets team is a you score 2 we’ll score 3 set up as far as I can see

      1. The 12th Man
        • 10 Years
        4 years, 7 months ago

        Target Whoever play Norwich,Watford and Newcastle.

      2. The 12th Man
        • 10 Years
        4 years, 7 months ago

        Yeh Rash > Haller might be the way to go. Leave money spare for future transfers too.

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

          Don’t think the United double up is merited right now. I’d do it

          1. The 12th Man
            • 10 Years
            4 years, 7 months ago

            Really thought they’d thump Palace today. Guess your right. Will wait until games are played out.

  20. Whitetiger14
    • 9 Years
    4 years, 7 months ago

    Jota -> haller for a hit?

    Will be doing Robinson to cantwell to make it happen

    1. Pukki Party
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      I'm thinking it could well be worth it

      1. 1912 F.A Cup Winners
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 6 Years
        4 years, 7 months ago

        Think I’m guna to it tnite frees up 0.1 in the process which could come in handy further down the line too funnily enough

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

      Ha

      Another one thinking this. Not 100% on it yet but I think it adds up

      I could lose Robbo too but prefer to get KdB from Mane for funds right now

  21. THFC4LIFE
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 7 months ago

    How’s everyones gw going so far?

    Points and players left......

    1. el polako
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      66 - Sterling(c) and KDB left.

      1. THFC4LIFE
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 7 Years
        4 years, 7 months ago

        Wow huge score

        1. el polako
          • 6 Years
          4 years, 7 months ago

          And yet still upset about loosing double Pool CS.

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

      64, 4 left. (Sterling, Ederson, King, KWP)

      1. THFC4LIFE
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 7 Years
        4 years, 7 months ago

        Amazing score, which players got you upto 64?

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

          Haller, Mount, Salah (c), TAA, Martial.

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

      13
      7 left

    4. Pukki Party
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      46 6 to go

    5. Bobby Digital
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      42 Kane(c), Sterling and Ederson left.

    6. The 12th Man
      • 10 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      27 with 4 to play

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

    Thinking about

    Chambers to Otamendi/ zinchenchko
    Jota to 5.5 forward

  23. Atimis
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 7 months ago

    This Haller hype is ridiculous tbh

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

      I'm happy I'll get my 0.1 loss back, hopefully.

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

        Good for you but tbh ppl are really overreacting

        1. Pukki Party
          • 6 Years
          4 years, 7 months ago

          Why do you think so?

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

            It just looks like another casuals rush for anyone that scored 2 or more goals in one GW, almost nobody been considering him last week

            1. Pukki Party
              • 6 Years
              4 years, 7 months ago

              Tbf played ManCity first week, then had a knock. Good stats and two easy fixtures.

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

                Would never call these fixtures easy being a WH player

            2. el polako
              • 6 Years
              4 years, 7 months ago

              Do you watch football ?

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

                Ofc...?

                1. el polako
                  • 6 Years
                  4 years, 7 months ago

                  How many times have you seen him play ?

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

      Norwich don't have a defence. Neither do West Ham. Goals galore next week

    3. el polako
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      Maybe, but still happy with my 13 points plus sure that there is more to come.

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

    Thinking of doing my first "risky" C pick. Haller for the armband ahead of Sterling, Salah and Auba... Why or why not?

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

      why: not sure
      why not: because its a stupid idea

    2. the vanisher
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      Depends how behind are you in terms of points. As it is early season better to play it safe imo. But if you like to risk it, sounds like a good call

    3. Ben Mee Over A Table
      • 11 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      Don't blame you. I feel like it isn't the smartest choice because it feels as if there's a bit too much stock put into Haller based on 1 gw. I would personally go Sterling, but I also see the merit in going for Haller (c).

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

      Don't forget to link this post back if it succeeds and call out all the comments 😀

      It could well be glorious. Think I'll be going Sterling home against Brighton. That's why I paid the premium for him.

  25. FDMS All Starz
    • 8 Years
    4 years, 7 months ago

    Thoughts?

    Wilson/Moura/Robbo—> Pukki/Mane/Lunsdram

  26. tissae
    • 9 Years
    4 years, 7 months ago

    Perez --> Mount ?

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

      Yep did it myself

  27. the vanisher
    • 6 Years
    4 years, 7 months ago

    Rate my WC please:

    Ederson 4.0
    VvD AwB Digne Lund Guilbert
    Salah Sterling Cantwell Dendo Chong
    Pukki Kane Haller

    to play 5-2-3 or 4-3-3
    Thanks

  28. Manani
    • 12 Years
    4 years, 7 months ago

    repolacement for Stones?

    1. the vanisher
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      Rocks

  29. Forza Papac
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    4 years, 7 months ago

    Anyone know the GW average?

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

      23.49

    2. Macam Dave
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      Fffix says 25

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

        Thank you

  30. Konstaapeli
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 7 months ago

    Perez & Dendo to Mount & Cantwell for free?