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. Rainer
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 7 months ago

    Hello Haller 😮

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

      Holster

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

      Been bigging him up pre season as he will score 10-15 goals easily this year I think. Huge player for us & the delivery we have for him is the best we’ve had in a while.... today’s just the start hopefully.

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

        personally think he was the better one of him and jovic. Watched him lots last year, you got an absolute bargain - hes gonna net 20 goals imo

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

          I agree, Hallers link up play heavily outweighed Jovic & he makes the attack much more fluid. I hope you’re right, we’ve been crying out for a finisher for years mate

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

        Once he keeps getting fed! Have the mids to do it too. Shame about the other end.

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

      Haller vs Norwich's defence is an enticing prospect. Hanley is getting bullied.

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

        There will be goals at both ends, neither team can defend for toffee.

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

        Shootout between big two!

  2. Mr Peanutbutter
    • 4 Years
    4 years, 7 months ago

    Last week I did Wilson and Fraser to KDB and Wickham to free up 1.5 but now I'm forced to play a 442 starting 4 and 4.5 defenders who now have terrible fixtures.

    Should I let my defense suffer this week and get Pukki for Jota or bring in Walker for Montoya/bring in a 5.5 for Rico?

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

      Have to weigh up the benefits of both transfers, but look a few GWs ahead with everyone of them.

      1. Mr Peanutbutter
        • 4 Years
        4 years, 7 months ago

        I plan on wildcarding over the break

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

    Team look ok? Got a wildcard burning a hole in me pocket

    Heaton
    Coleman Robbo VVD
    Sterling(C) KDB Martial Ceballos Perez
    Auba Haller

    Soyuncu / Lund / Green

    Got 1 FT with 0.1 itb

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

      Looks good.

      Save

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

      No Pukki?

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

      Good team. Wouldn't consider a WC.

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

    Bottomed
    VVD > 4.5m Max
    Greenwood > Pukki -4?
    Will go from a 4-4-2 to 3-4-3

    1. Mr Peanutbutter
      • 4 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      Depends how afraid you are of Pukki's ownership. My inner maverick says no

  5. KDB4PREZ
    • 4 Years
    4 years, 7 months ago

    Do we think Perez price drop incoming?

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

      He’s already dropped to 6.4? Are you thinking about a further drop, that’s a way off yet but he is being sold significantly...

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

      OK for a day or so...

      1. KDB4PREZ
        • 4 Years
        4 years, 7 months ago

        Cheers guys

  6. Garfield1001
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    4 years, 7 months ago

    Thoughts on the following for a -4 (needed to fund Pukki upgrade):

    Jota > Pukki
    King > Wesley

    Thanks

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

      I think it's worth it but be prepared for points from your current players.

  7. FPL Blow-In
    • 11 Years
    4 years, 7 months ago

    How do I get Pukki into my team for Wickham. Need 2.3m

    Pope
    Laporte, Digne, Mina, WB, Lundstram
    Sterling, Kdb, Son, Martial, Dendonker
    Rashford, Haller, Wickham

    Thoughts very much appreciated

    1. FPL Blow-In
      • 11 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      Son to Mount and Wickham to Pukki is an option but Son hasn’t even played yet and has decent fixtures! Rashford to Pukki directly could work but again good fixtures.

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

      Downgrade Son if you're set on keeping Rashford but I'd probably just do Rash to Pukki.

      1. FPL Blow-In
        • 11 Years
        4 years, 7 months ago

        I don’t want to lose Son at all.

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

      Rash to Pukki if you have to have him

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

    Pope (Button)
    AWB, Digne, TAA, Zinchenko (Rico)
    Salah, Sterling, KDB, Moura (Dendo)
    King, Jota (Greenwood)

    1 FT 0.0 ITB

    Need to get Pukki
    A. Wildcard
    B. Moura, King > Mount, Pukki (-4)
    C. Moura, Jota > Mount, Pukki (-4)
    D. AWB, King > 5.0m DEF, Pukki (-4)
    E. AWB, Jota > 5.1m DEF, Pukki (-4)

    cheers!

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

      B

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

        Thanks I MEMBER

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

      B.

      Definitely not A.

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

        Cheers Bergkop

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

      My surname is Shardlow!

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

        Wow, not many Shardlows around I think. What move would you make?

  9. Garfield1001
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    4 years, 7 months ago

    Anybody considering Wesley?

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

      Hold up play looks decent but I can’t see him popping up with a shed load of goals. Think McGinn or Grealish are the way into that attack...

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

        Got 9 assists last season for Brugge for 19 goal involvements in 28 games and wasn't on penalties which he looks to be on now

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

      Not a fan, despite the goal.

    3. Third Eye Vision
      • 11 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      One for the watchlist.

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

      Brought him in this week. Great fixtures, will surely chip in with enough goals to justify 6.0 over the next 6 GWs

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

      I currently have but almost got rid on WC. I would say he'll certainly be good value for 6m

    6. cravencottage
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      Really good game, but didnt see too much of the ball. I’m tempted but he needs better service

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

    Robinson to McGinn?

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

      No brainer if there’s no other fires to put out.

  11. Viper
    • 14 Years
    4 years, 7 months ago

    The week of the midprice striker.

    Hopefully Jota continues the trend

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

      This would top off a very good gameweek. Sterling haul would also be nice

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

      Unless Kane scores a few

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

        Kane hatty go!

        1. Tasty Jerk
          • 11 Years
          4 years, 7 months ago

          Yes please!

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

      And Bsrnes...

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

    Maddison just keeps getting better with every game. He needs to start for England against Bulgaria.

    Sterling Kane Sancho
    Winks Henderson Maddison
    Shaw Maguire Gomez AWB
    Pickford

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

      May go to IKEA that day

  13. KDB4PREZ
    • 4 Years
    4 years, 7 months ago

    Omg Lundy

  14. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
    • 13 Years
    4 years, 7 months ago

    lundstram was so close 😯

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

      Rly?

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

      Yes but the casual owners deserved the 0 pointer

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

        Casuals prolly don't know who he is

      2. George Sillett
        • 8 Years
        4 years, 7 months ago

        What is it that makes you so uncasual ? You're getting ridiculously boring now.

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

          At least Im not an eternal sourpuss like you

  15. Viper
    • 14 Years
    4 years, 7 months ago

    I don't want to play Brighton players away to City next week. Which looks the better option?

    A. Montoya - > Soyuncu. Bench Trossard.

    B. Trossard - > Mount. Bench Montoya

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

      Neither. Keep both and play Trossard.

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

      Both good options. Maybe B because Mount is such a good prospect, much as I like Soyuncu

  16. ZeBestee
    • 9 Years
    4 years, 7 months ago

    Have 2-3 players of concern ahead of gw4:

    Perez and Jota(assuming he starts both tomorrow and Thursday).

    1) Perez 》Mount
    2) Perez 》 Lanzini
    3) Perez + Jota 》》 Cantwell + Haller for -4
    4) Keep both and save

  17. JustPark
    • 8 Years
    4 years, 7 months ago

    Does considering Daniel James is mad?

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

      Too lightweight for the PL. Good quick player nonetheless.

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

        Fair point. And Palace made him look good.

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

    Bloody hell, Lund really should have scored again

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

      Missed a good chance. Kasper did really well with the save though.

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

      Wasn't there an offside on its anyway?

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

    Just did King to Pukki.

    Losing 0.1.on King and missing 0.3 Pukki rise sucks, but can't keep being stubborn..

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

      King is awful. Lucky penalty points against Villa

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

        Agree

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

      Pukki has amazing movement. He is what i call FPL dream. Issue is Norwich may create less in the long term, more so against top teams, and that may affect his attacking output. Can easily match Jiminez of last season.

    3. Sarri-ball
      • 14 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      just done same move. king not looking great so pukki def a upgrade. even if just forvfew price rises

  20. PascalCygan
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 6 Years
    4 years, 7 months ago

    Got 2FTs... shall I?

    A) Montoya + Moura > Kelly + Martial
    B) Montoya + King > Kelly + Pukki
    C) Something else?

    (Maybe stubbornly) overlooked Pukki so far and his fixtures coming up are mixed. Do I at least do Montoya to Kelly or Lundstram to avoid a possible Kelly price rise?

    2FT 0.0ITB
    Ederson - McGovern
    VVD Robbo Digne - Montoya Rico
    Salah Sterling Moura McGinn- Dendoncker
    Vardy King- Greenwood

    Thanks!

  21. columbo
    • 13 Years
    4 years, 7 months ago

    How much is too much of a hit before I need to wildcard? On a -8 atm but could easily make another transfer. Feels very early mind

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

      All situational, like everything FPL. I personally wouldn't take a -12 so -8 would be the limit.

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

        Yes sorry bit vague but didn't wanna get too in depth. Feel I may push the button, thanks mate

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

      I took -4 for GW2: Robbo + Locadia to Zinch + Pukki
      -8 GW3: Montoya + Perez + Wilson => Kelly + Mount + Barnes
      -4 GW4 on the cards: Trossard + Gallagher => Cantwell (already done tonight with FT) + Haller

      Gonna delay the Haller transfer as long as possible for news on Martial and Mount, but my point is that the hits themselves don't count if you're sure of what you're changing. Wouldn't take a hit for 50:50 calls though

    3. Bielsa's Bucket
      • 12 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      If I think the player I'm bringing in will definitely score points, then I'll go for it. Biggest I've done is a 16, this was to beat price rises for two players mostly. Think one of them didn't score points, but one was captained and it evened out.
      Sometimes you gotta be brave.

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

      Thanks as ever lads!

  22. Maddamotha
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 7 months ago

    Who would you keep of Wilson and Jota?

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

      Jota

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

      How did they both do tomorrow?

    3. Top Lad Dakes.
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      Tell you after the games tmr

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

      Exact money for Jota > Pukki now

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

        Fair point
        I’m 0.1 short so doing Jota to Pukki instead

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

        Think that was meant for another comment
        All good, same topic

  23. Top Lad Dakes.
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 7 months ago

    Decent week so far, 38 with Sterling(c) Zinch Jota Pope left.

    And moreover, my transfers out are 100% confirmed. Perez and Siggy gotta go

  24. zdrojo187
    • 9 Years
    4 years, 7 months ago

    Kane/Greenwood to Pukki/Haller
    (Have Rashford)
    Yay or Nay?

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

      Kane? What if he scores 4 against Newcastle?

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

        This

      2. zdrojo187
        • 9 Years
        4 years, 7 months ago

        Yes,but they face Arsenal away next and after that i can easy fit Son to midfild...
        I dont know...

  25. awgJose
    • 10 Years
    4 years, 7 months ago

    First to 3 wins:

    A) Siggy -> Mount
    B) Siggy -> Ceballos
    C) Save

    1. Bielsa's Bucket
      • 12 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      A

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

      A. I'm considering selling Ceballos. Only kept on WC as close to double rise

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

      A

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

      You have a clear winner.

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

      Love you guys

    6. danlynch13
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      A

    7. Top Lad Dakes.
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      A if he’s fit.

  26. SPorting
    • 12 Years
    4 years, 7 months ago

    Still a lot of League and Cup games to go this week.

    But

    Trossard, Perez, Vardy to Mount, Son, Wesley is so tempting.

    Exact cash too so a Mount rise I'll price me out.

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

    Wow, 650k to 16k today! 😀

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

      Nice one! Salah cap?

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

        Yup, plus Haller.

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

      That time of season.

      Did 880 to 16 last week. May reverse the process this week 🙂

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

      Nicely done

      One good week is all it takes!

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

      390k to 35k.
      4 to play.

    5. ZeBestee
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      Nice. Shows the difference between the ranking is very small early on.

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

      63k up to 36k but would be on 200pts and in the top 6k if I hadn't benched Abraham!

  28. AdamJ91
    • 8 Years
    4 years, 7 months ago

    Looking to do King > Pukki but need to free up funds, so which is looking like a decent 4.6 option defender?

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

      Soyuncu?

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

        He or Mings

      2. AdamJ91
        • 8 Years
        4 years, 7 months ago

        Nailed?

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

    Haller is very very tempting

    1. Ziyech on the Bench
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      Got him locked on wc

    2. Top Lad Dakes.
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      Indeed

  30. Ziyech on the Bench
    • 6 Years
    4 years, 7 months ago

    WC Activated!!!

    Pope/Button

    VVD, Soyuncu, Mings / lundy, Rico

    Mane, Son, KDB, Lanzini, Sterling

    Haller, Pukki / Wickham!