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. Firmino
    • 8 Years
    4 years, 7 months ago

    So let's pretend Martial is injured for couple weeks, who would you bring in?

    Salah Sterling KdB Martial Mount
    Pukki Greenwood Wickham

    1FT 0.3ITB

    Martial -> Cantwell
    Wickham -> Haller -4?

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

      Lanzini

    2. Frank Black
      • 11 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      If Martial was injured for a couple of weeks it'd be fine because he'd miss only one game.

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

      Yes to the above if it's a couple of gw - gw4 to gw5 is 2 weeks though remember.

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

      Thinking Anderson. Liked the look of him in the highlights I saw. Norwich up next.

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

        But if you don't already have Haller, prefer him more obviously. Like your moves.

        Hopefully he's fit though. Martial actually looked a decent threat against Palace.

    5. The Sociologist
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      Yep, looks good

  2. Bruce Lee
    • 5 Years
    4 years, 7 months ago

    would you stick?

    1ft

    pope
    taa, cathcart, guilbert
    salah, sterling, martial, perez, mcginn
    auba, pukki

    lund, dunk

    1. Artemis Titans
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      Suppose Cathcart is playing Newcastle. So maybe Perez to James or Mount?

      1. Bruce Lee
        • 5 Years
        4 years, 7 months ago

        Perez is playing bournemouth and ideally 2 fts in the 2 week break would be nice

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

      Nice team, I'd be happy enough to stick for now.

  3. Artemis Titans
    • 9 Years
    4 years, 7 months ago

    Is this unnecessary?
    Vardy > Haller so close to doing it Thursday.

    Have Pukki & Rashford

    Martial could swap to James if necessary.

    Ryan Pope
    Awb, Digne, Pieters (Lund, Kelly)
    Kdb, Manè, Son, Martial (Cantwell)
    Vardy, Pukki, Rashford

    0.2 itb

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

      Vardy had Bournemouth at home mate, you sure you’d want to lose him for that??

      1. Artemis Titans
        • 9 Years
        4 years, 7 months ago

        May as well keep eh. Already gambled on my midfield.

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

          Sensible to keep this week imo

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

      Hold onto Vardy. Might prove to be a key differential this season.

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

    Stuck between a sensible move, bold move and a bit inbetween:

    A. Perez > Mount
    B. Perez, Jota > Ceballos, Haller (-4)
    C. Perez > Lanzini

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

      I'd wait for definite news on Mount, if he is fine, then A

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

      Mount, if pressers indicate he's all good.

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

    Damn, Cantwell is 4.6 only. Didn't expect that...

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

      Not for very long. Give it 2 days

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

    How nailed is Matip? I'm considering buying for VVD to get funds to go King to Pukki.

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

      Depends how much your other half likes it

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

      Is that like a Prince Albert or something?

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

    A or B for next gw?

    A) Ceballos + KWP

    B) Mount + Mings (-4)

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

    Just seen Mount is near a rise. What idiot buys a player that is flagged and not has been declared fit BEFORE the gw has even ended. Absolutely mental this game 😆

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

      Has not *

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

      I think i read somewhere that 51k got him even before the match ended

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

      What happened to him? Fell asleep halfway through game

      1. Don Kloppeone
        • 6 Years
        4 years, 7 months ago

        You crack me up mate 😆

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

        You fell asleep during a Pukki party?

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

          It was 12:30am

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

      Lampard has confirmed it's a slight knock. How much better could the news be besides he's perfectly fine?

      He'll be fine

      Jota dropping is more surprising than Mount rising imo

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

        3 goals and 5 assists for Jota so far this season in 470 minutes. People only take the PL form into account though.

    5. syke63
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      Thinking about getting him myself to afford Pukki. Madness but desperate times.!

    6. Bruce Lee
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      this. is. fpl.

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

    which of these in for Kiko Femenia?

    A) Mings (have Heaton already)
    B) Soyuncu
    C) Diop/Fredericks
    D) Dunk
    E) Pieters

    ??

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

      A) not a great double up
      B) Terrible fixtures
      C) Can't defend but good fix
      D) Horrible fixtures
      E) Taylor lurking so rotation risk

    2. FPL Bargain
      • 10 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      Soy

    3. The Sociologist
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      Poor fixtures all round for most viable 4.5s at the moment... maybe B) or D) if pushed.

      Worth mentioning that I'm currently on B), and whilst I'm relatively happy with the returns so far, and am actively searching for a replacement from GW 5-9...

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

    A) Kane & Mount

    or

    B) Pukki & Kdb

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

      b

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

      That’s an awful dilemma to have. Think pukki is essential right now. City game may well throw him off leading to a streak of blanks but for now whilst teams can’t figure him out it’s silly to miss out on. Other premiums in Sterling, Salah and KDB can fill the kane void for now

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

      Watch tomorrow's game, if Kane blanks, you'd probably stop being interested in bringing him this fast

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

      A

    5. The Sociologist
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      I'm on B) for now. Both good though.

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

    Whoa, Martial flag (just checking in after day out).
    Whats the story?

  12. Rhodes your boat
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 7 months ago

    Early thoughts on laporte and joelinton to awb and Pukki (-4)... also own martial

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

    Pope
    Robertson Digne Wan Bissaka
    Salah Sterling Martial McGinn Dendo
    Kane Pukki

    Woodman Greenwood Montoya Rico

    So next week will go 3-5-2, is it worth moving Dendo to Cantwell if No injuries or play Dendoncker? Think west Ham could be high scoring...

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

      Good team. Wait on other matches to see how things pan out. Think a transfer of your 5th midfielder is somewhat of a luxury move, but I guess this probably indicates that you're happy with where your team as is. I'd be tempted to save if nothing pressing arises.

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

    When is the best time for WC, i am doing that every year in December??

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

      When your team needs lots of changes.

      1. ignis88
        • 6 Years
        4 years, 7 months ago

        wise words

  15. Don Kloppeone
    • 6 Years
    4 years, 7 months ago

    Frustrating seeing my rank rise diminished because of my midweek hits but I think I’m in good shape with WC still intact. Will attempt to avoid hits for a few weeks now to build myself back up with the backing of a strong squad.

    40 (-8) with Sterling (C), KDB, Zinch and Jota to go

    A measly rise from 755k to 661k OR means my rise to the top will have to wait 😆

    How’s everyone else doing?

    1. ignis88
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      a green is a green 🙂

    2. syke63
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      41 (-8). Not great but hoping it was worth it long term with the wc intact.

      1. Don Kloppeone
        • 6 Years
        4 years, 7 months ago

        Almost snap!

        I’m guessing we made similar moves. Who do you have left to play?

  16. TIME TO VARTY
    • 5 Years
    4 years, 7 months ago

    King Wesley Perez ------> pukki Haller Cantwell ( -8 )

    Yes or no??

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

    Them Baldock crosses are pleasing to the eye.

    4.5s aswel.

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

    So this GW is going to come down to:

    1) Pukki owners vs non-owners
    2) Salah owners vs non-owners
    3) Kane(c) vs Sterling(c)

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

      I think the first two were very easily settled. 3 will be too close to even bother about worrying about

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

      3 decides the WCers fate if a big difference.

  19. Orion
    • 13 Years
    4 years, 7 months ago

    Can’t let Jota to drop in priče tonight... Want to do Siggy+Jota to:
    A) KDB+Ayew
    B) Pulisic, or 7.5max+Haller
    Cheers

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

      Rather see if KDB gets through unscathed

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

        I know... Just afraid of Jota will go down in price 🙁
        BTW... Safety score TM, please? 🙂

        1. syke63
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 10 Years
          4 years, 7 months ago

          LMS? Forgot about that.

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

          I'm sure his price come straight back up again

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

      I did Jota to Abraham.

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

      Cheers guys

  20. Freaki
    • 4 Years
    4 years, 7 months ago

    Are we sticking with mu player or nah?

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

      I'm sticking with Martial till further news.

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

      A bad day at the office. Anyone can have them. They will bounce back.

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

      I thought they were unfortunate. Two big blunders for the goals. Should have had another penalty when Martial was dragged down.

      I'd keep if you can.

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

      I am selling AWB and Martial, they cannot be trusted. Not capable of beating Palace at home...

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

        See Man City last year - Liverpool just got lucky with Speroni. It’s much the same squad really.

    5. Alan Watts
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      Martial joint 5th highest points scorer, returned in 3 out of 3, in a team not playing that well.....7.5m, nice fixtures

  21. timawflowers
    • 6 Years
    4 years, 7 months ago

    Mount in for siggy?

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

      Yup but I would wait for definite news on his fitness

    2. Alan Watts
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      Two tricky fixtures next..

  22. Zlat-man
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 7 months ago

    Jimi > Haller

    Do it before price change?
    Knee jerky much?

  23. ignis88
    • 6 Years
    4 years, 7 months ago

    Pukki Abraham Haller may become the way to go up front for the short term.

    Debating doing:

    Greenwood + TAA//VVD -> Abraham + 4.1(Kelly//Lundstram) or 4.6 (Dunk//Mings//Soyuncu)

    Most likely chill this week and do for free GW 5

  24. Stokelona
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 7 months ago

    Has the game updated? Surely the average can’t be as low as 25? Must be a glitch

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

      It is

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

        I mean it is updated and correct

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

        Bloody hell! I’m doing rather well on 63 points!

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

          Weird flex but ok 😀

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

            Haha, I’m genuinely shocked. Did no one else captain Salah??

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

      It's correct.

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

      I'm on 24 🙁

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

    xG: Liverpool 2.79 vs 0.81 Arsenal

    So a fair result with it ending 3-1. But also shows how far behind the top Arsenal are.

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

      Liver and City are lightyears ahead of the rest

    2. SAKA AND EMILE SMITH ROWE
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      There's a clear Top 2, then a Mini-League between Spurs, Arsenal, Chelsea and United

  26. Jay Jay Okocha
    • 10 Years
    4 years, 7 months ago

    Perez to

    A) Martial
    B) Mount
    C) Lanzini

    B/C would allow me to swap Jota out for Haller or upgrade Zinchenko when he's inevitably dropped.

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

      Mount if fit, he seems always involved in CHE attacks

  27. Big Ronnie
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    4 years, 7 months ago

    I've got to do Jota to Pukki haven't I? Foolishly held out thinking it was just poor Newcastle last week.

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

      Pukki is inevitable

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

      ASAP

    3. sozopol
      • 12 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      Same here bud. I think we have to roll the dice that pukki will keep scoring and be up over 7.0 soon

  28. Stupendous
    • 11 Years
    4 years, 7 months ago

    Wesley or Abraham in for Jota?

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

      I got Abe.

  29. sozopol
    • 12 Years
    4 years, 7 months ago

    Fraser or Perez out for Mount? Fraser soaking up more money so probably should be him. Agree?

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

      They play each other next. Rather keep Fraser

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

      I would take Perez out, because if Bournemouth starts ticking, it will be through Fraser

    3. sozopol
      • 12 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      Love these responses, my heart agrees. Thanks!

  30. UnitednationsXI
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    4 years, 7 months ago

    Planning to get pukki but need help deciding the path. Best option from these?

    A: VVD + McGinn/Ceballos + Wickham (benchfodder)

    B: Perez + King + Lundstrum (benchfodder)

    Leaning towards B as I have a stronger bench player or someone who I can start if needed.