Scout Notes

All FPL talking points from the latest EFL Cup matches

Premier League clubs finished their involvement in the third round of the EFL Cup on Wednesday night.

Burnley and Newcastle were knocked out while Everton, Leicester and Bournemouth booked their places in the fourth round.

We’ve rounded up all the Fantasy implications from the latest matches in the competition.

Burnley 1-3 Sunderland

Burnley were stunned by League One Sunderland on Wednesday night

Goals: Jay Rodriguez (£5.8m)

Assists: Matej Vydra (£5.4m)

Sean Dyche made 10 changes to his Burnley side as they were humbled at home by League One outfit Sunderland.

Left-midfielder Dwight McNeil (£6.0m) was the only member of Sunday’s starting line-up to keep his place and he registered a 90-minute outing.

The Clarets started the better side, Jay Rodriguez (£5.8m) getting the first goal of his second spell at Turf Moor, assisted by strike-partner on the night Matej Vydra (£5.4m).

Aaron Lennon (£4.9m) and Vydra both hit the post, but visitors Sunderland stunned Burnley with two second-half goals in three minutes after Will Grigg had levelled things up in the first period.

Given Sean Dyche’s selection, it was further confirmation of several Burnley players being among the second string.

Centre-back Ben Gibson (£4.0m) is yet to register a Premier League minute in 2019/20 but played 90 minutes against Sunderland, as did Kevin Long (£4.5m).

Charlie Taylor (£4.4m) is in a similar situation. It had been thought he would be the first-choice left-back earlier in the summer, but the setback of a pre-season injury seems to have dropped him into the seconds. He also played 90 minutes against Sunderland, while Erik Pieters (£4.6m) has started every league match in his place.

There was also a Burnley debut for Danny Drinkwater (£4.5m).

However, it does look as if Lennon will play a part in Gameweek 4 after Johann Berg Gudmundsson (£6.0m) came off injured against Wolves.

“We took Azza (Aaron Lennon) off as a precaution because Johann almost definitely won’t be ready for the weekend.” – Sean Dyche

This cup exit is probably also good news for Burnley assets as they now have no tournaments to distract them from the Premier League between now and January.

Burnley XI (4-4-2): Hart; C Taylor, Gibson, K Long, Bardsley (Lowton 78′); McNeil, Drinkwater, Hendrick, Lennon (Wood 69′); Vydra, Rodriguez.

Lincoln City 2-4 Everton

Everton celebrate Alex Iwobi’s first goal for the club in the win over Lincoln City

Goals: Lucas Digne (£6.0m), Gylfi Sigurdsson (£7.8m), Alex Iwobi (£5.9m), Richarlison (£7.9m)

Assists: Cenk Tosun (£5.8m), Digne

Concerns about regression in Everton’s defence were furthered on Wednesday night as they conceded twice to League One Lincoln City.

Marco Silva did not make too many changes at the back, only Yerry Mina (£5.6m) and Seamus Coleman (£5.5m) dropping out of the side.

Mason Holgate (£4.5m) and Djibril Sidibé (£5.4m) came in for them while Jordan Pickford (£5.6m), Michael Keane (£5.5m) and Lucas Digne (£6.0m) all kept their places.

However, that didn’t stop the Imps from finding the net twice, through Harry Anderson and Bruno Andrade.

It must be mentioned that both Lincoln goals came down Everton’s right, with Sidibé arguably at fault each time.

Furthermore, Digne reminded Fantasy managers of what he is capable of at the other end of the field, by placing home an exquisite free-kick in the 36th minute.

There might be some concern from his owners that the Frenchman played all 90 minutes of this match with Leighton Baines (£4.9m) left on the bench, but Everton’s Gameweek 4 match is not until Sunday so he should probably recover in time to start once again.

As much as it might be disheartening to see Everton concede twice to League One opposition, at least they displayed some threat in front of goal after a laboured start to the Premier League campaign.

Gylfi Sigurdsson (£7.8m) converted a second-half penalty after Morgan Schneiderlin (£4.5m) was fouled before Alex Iwobi (£5.9m) and Richarlison (£7.9m) netted headers in the final 10 minutes, the latter assisted by Digne.

Everton XI (4-2-3-1): Pickford; Digne, Holgate, Keane, Sidibé; Delph (Calvert-Lewin 74′), Schneiderlin; Iwobi (Walcott 82′), Sigurdsson, Richarlison; Kean (Tosun 74′).

Newcastle 1-1 Leicester
2-4 on penalties

Leicester players celebrate their penalty shoot-out win over Newcastle United

Goals: Yoshinori Muto (£5.4m) | James Maddison (£7.0m)

Assists: Jetro Willems (£4.5m)

Owners of Leicester City assets might be a little worried by Brendan Rodgers’ team selection in the EFL Cup penalty shoot-out victory over Newcastle.

Having proclaimed a desire to win a cup competition this season, he made just two changes from the team that beat Sheffield United in Gameweek 3, Harvey Barnes (£5.9m) coming in for Dennis Praet (£5.5m) and Wes Morgan (£4.4m) replacing Jonny Evans (£5.0m) at centre-back.

Key figures such as Jamie Vardy (£8.9m), Youri Tielemans (£6.4m), Ayoze Pérez (£6.4m) and James Maddison (£7.0m) all playing 90 minutes again.

Unlike Everton, the Foxes’ next fixture is at 3pm on Saturday, so it will be interesting to see if there are any adverse effects in terms of fitness.

Thankfully for those invested in key Leicester attackers, this match, despite going to a penalty shoot-out, did not feature any extra-time first.

Maddison reminded Fantasy managers of his threat from set-pieces as his free-kick was deflected into the net during the first half.

However, once again, Leicester failed to particularly impress going forward, just three shots on target amassed between them and their hosts on Wednesday night.

The fact that Newcastle made seven changes to their first-team selection that beat Spurs on Sunday probably adds further distrust to Leicester’s attack from a Fantasy perspective.

Jamaal Lascelles (£4.5m) remained on the bench after picking up an injury in Gameweek 3, while Joelinton (£5.9m) and Allan Saint-Maximin (£5.5m).

The Magpies’ injury crisis also worsened when Matt Ritchie (£5.5m) had to be replaced at half-time following a bad challenge from Hamza Choudhury (£4.5m).

Manager Steve Bruce confirmed after the game that Jetro Willems (£4.5m) and Emil Krafth (£4.5m) were taken off because of injuries. Miguel Almirón (£6.0m) also missed the game with an ankle problem.

Newcastle United XI (5-4-1): Darlow; Willems (Dummett 78′), Clark, Fernandez, Schär, Krafth (Manquillo 50′); Ritchie (Atsu 45+3′), Hayden, Shelvey, M Longstaff; Muto.

Leicester City XI (4-4-1-1): Schmeichel; Fuchs, Söyüncü, Morgan (Evans 57′), R Pereira; H Barnes, Tielemans, Choudhury (Praet 46′), A Pérez; Maddison; Vardy.

Bournemouth 0-0 Forest Green Rovers
3-0 on penalties

Mark Travers was the penalty shoot-out hero for Bournemouth

Goals: None

Assists: None

Eddie Howe rang the changes to his Bournemouth side as they had to beat Forest Green Rovers on penalties. However, Callum Wilson (£7.9m) still played the first hour of the EFL Cup tie.

The Cherries created plenty of chances against the League Two outfit and were often denied by goalkeeper Joe Wollacott.

He produced saves to stop Harry Wilson (£6.0m) and Jordon Ibe (£4.9m) in the first half before denying substitute Joshua King (£6.4m) twice in the second.

Jack Stacey (£4.4m), making his debut at right-back, also hit the post following a venture forward.

Forest Green weren’t without their chances in the match, Junior Mondal blasting over from 12-yards in the second half, while Andrew Surman (£4.9m) had to clear a Matt Stevens shot off the line.

Mark Travers (£4.4m) was the hero in the penalty shoot-out as he saved all three spot-kicks he faced, King, Dominic Solanke (£5.4m) and Philip Billing (£5.0m) scoring theirs for Bournemouth.

AFC Bournemouth XI (4-4-2): Travers; Rico, Simpson, Mepham, Stacey; Ibe, Surman, Kilkenny (Billing 84′), H Wilson (Fraser 61′); Solanke, C Wilson (J King 60′).

Lessons learned from Gameweek 3

915 Comments Post a Comment
  1. nims076
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 7 months ago

    Currently have a front 3 of Kane, Pukki and Greenwood.

    A. Roll the FT
    B. Kane and Greenwood to Barnes and Halle (-4)

    Thanks

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

      I see the attraction in B. I have the same front 3 but also have Martial so am waiting on news there before I make a move.

    2. ebb2sparky
      • 13 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      If you have 11 definite starters then A for sure

    3. Bird Raymond
      • 12 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      It's a big call to take a player like Kane out for a hit. There's always a chance removing a player like that doesn't pay off, which becomes even more likely when you throw a hit into the equation.

      1. SADIO SANÉ
        • 8 Years
        4 years, 7 months ago

        unless you want Kane the week after it doesn't really matter

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

    Hoping wolves lose and get kicked out of Europe. Don't want to sell jota yet.

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

      I will bring in Jota as soon as Wolves get knocked out.

    2. Bird Raymond
      • 12 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      Hope they get through as I've moved on Jiminez already!

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

        I have a bet on Wolves to win the Europa League but had Jota and want rid for Haller so in two minds!! Haha

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

          *and have just the exact money!!

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

          I had jota and Adams, already sold salah for mane just to bring in haller for Adams. Punted on several players to be this season's fraser and callum in gameweek 1 and got lucky with pukki.

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

    Locadia on loan to Hoffenheim confirmed on SSN

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

    Ayoze > Lanzini - 4 worth it? Have Haller already..

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

      no

  5. Shatner's Bassoon
    • 5 Years
    4 years, 7 months ago

    Surely I'm not going to double up on the WHU attack for a -4. Someone slap me right in the face.

    1. Shatner's Bassoon
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      Saturday has all the hallmarks of a classic West Ham s***show. 0-3 with a Masuaku red card.

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

        pukki hattie?

      2. Soto Ayam
        • 4 Years
        4 years, 7 months ago

        Haha...as a hammer that sounds to true. I've got lanzini and one's enough for me. I'm not sold on Haller. Mind you, Norwich are leaky so why not?

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

      Everyone seems ok with cantwell & pukki but not sure on other attack like Lanzini / Haller , Vardy /maddison , mount/Abraham etc
      This is FPL

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

        Mainly of value ?

  6. ebb2sparky
    • 13 Years
    4 years, 7 months ago

    On my WC, currently playing a 352. Need some advice on my defence. Have Digne, TAA & Lundstram (bench) locked in but not sure about final 2 spots. Got 10.9 to spend. Which option do you prefer?
    A: Laporte/VVD + 4.4 defender (Guilbert?)
    B: Robertson + 4.0 defender (Hanley?)

    Bench will be lundstram, Greenwood + cheap defender from options above

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

      matip and maguire/emerson

      1. ebb2sparky
        • 13 Years
        4 years, 7 months ago

        Think that would give me a bench headache each week so not for me but thanks for the feedback

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

      Prefer A.

      1. ebb2sparky
        • 13 Years
        4 years, 7 months ago

        That's what I'm currently on with laporte but I reckon Robertson will punish the sellers.

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

      A with Laporte although I would go even cheaper for 5.5 like Emerson/Zinch/AWB and use extra funds upfront

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

      Easily A

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

    Template klaxon! ...

    Pope
    TAA, Laporte, Digne
    Salah, Sterling, KDB, Mount, Cantwell
    Pukki, Haller
    (Button, Greenwood, Soyuncu, Lundy)
    £0.0 itb

    ...But is this the best WC team available (chip active), bored as you might be by seeing it?

    I've slipped to 3 million overall rank, but as it's still early doors I'm hoping I can recover with a solid team rather than differentials — is this the right balance?

    Thanks all.

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

      haller, having scored in one game, is a rather expensive punt. prefer barnes

    2. Messiah Hazard
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      I would downgrade one defender and upgrade Greenwood to a confirmed starter...

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

        Thanks for feedback guys.

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

        I would just move Greenwood to the end of the bench tbh, don't really need more than 1 point a week from your 3rd bench options

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

      It’s the template of all templates

      It’s pretty much what I would go with if on wildcard

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

        Ha yep, just trying to work out if that's a good or bad thing. Thanks for reply mate (and earlier!).

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

          It’s def a good thing at this stage of the season - marathon not a sprint

          Plus it’s only template as a wild card team (ie the team everyone wants) most aren’t wildcarding so won’t have it!

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

      The template is template for a reason! Rank should certainly improve quickly with that lot and about 30gw early to chase differentials!

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

        That's what I'm hoping. Thanks BRAM.

    5. ebb2sparky
      • 13 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      My WC team is very similar except i have McGinn, Barnes, Guilbert instead of cantwell, haller and Soyuncu

      Not sure why I played my WC though since had a good start. Moment of madness 🙁

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

        Hey, often it's better to play WC from strong position - hope it works out!

    6. Rinseboy
      • 12 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      do you not fancy Banres over Greenwood and Laporte to a 4.5?

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

        I did look at that, but it comes out as 4.4 (ie Guilbert), with Kelly instead of Soy. Was tempted but just felt it left defence too thin. Had Tammy as a placeholder all week hoping for another rise, but didn't happen.

    7. antis0cial
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      I'm not on WC but have virtually same team, have VVD over Laporte rest of starting lineup the same! So hopefully you're good 😛 Only thing I would be tempted to change is have two rotating 4.5 defs and have Barnes up top over Greenwood (downgrading Laporte)

    8. Valar(Keith)
      • 14 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      I've gone similar.. Just debating whether I should go for Laporte + Greenwood Or Kelly + Haller Or Zinchenko + Wesley.

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

      This is my team bar Soyuncu as I went Guilbert

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

        Great feedback, thanks all.

  8. Messiah Hazard
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    4 years, 7 months ago

    Which option to pick when on WC?

    A) Mings TAA Digne
    B) Coleman TAA Maitland-Niles
    C) Emerson TAA Maitland-Niles
    D) VVD Maitland-Niles Digne
    E) Mings Laporte VVD
    F) Laporte Emerson Coleman

    1. Coys96
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      A

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

        Thanks

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

      I prefer A, E, and F, with a leaning perhaps towards A. Like the Emerson pick, but not necessarily in those combos (sorry!). Good luck.

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

        Thanks

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

      Can you give us your total budget and we pick 3 defenders to fill it?

      Not B or C or F - don’t mind the others

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

        17.5m is my budget for 3 defenders

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

          No way you can find another 0.5 to get VVD, Digne, Zinchenko / AWB?

          VVD, Zinchenko, AWB is an option with your budget maybe to consider?

          I feel like Digne, Liverpool, City is the optimal back 3 (AWB is also viable)

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

            I would have to downgrade an attacker and I am not so sure I want to do that... and everyone says Zinc days are numbered with Mendy almost fit again

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

              Laporte, TAA, Digne is obviously THE back 3 so it’s a case of how close can you get to that

  9. SerieD
    • 6 Years
    4 years, 7 months ago

    Please help!
    1.1 ITB 1FT
    A)Rico to 5.1 def --> who?(Ainsley Maitland-Niles) free
    B)Long to 6.0 attacker--> who?
    C) Just get rid off Moura --> Mount
    OR
    With -4 points
    D) Long and Moura --> Barnes and Mount -4pt
    E)Long and Moura --> Haller and cantwell-4pt

    Team right now:
    Button(Pope) Laporte, Digne, Robertson, Van Dijk, Rico
    Salah(C), Sterling, Martial, Lucas(Drinkwater)
    Pukki(Long, Greenwood)

    Thanks!

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

    Which of these moves should I make?

    Pope (4.0)
    TAA AWB Digne
    Salah Sterling (c) KdB Moura
    Pukki Jota Greenwood
    (Dendoncker Montoya Lundstram) 0.8itb 1FT

    A) Moura > Mount
    B) Dendoncker > McGinn
    C) Jota > Barnes
    D) Save

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

      A

    2. Coys96
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      A. But Martial instead if fit

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

      A

  11. Bishopool
    • 12 Years
    4 years, 7 months ago

    Who would you rather transfer OUT?

    a) Fraser
    b) Moura

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

      B

    2. Coys96
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      A

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

      Both, but if i had to choose.. Moura because of cash

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

      B

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

    Spurs' fate may depend on what happens to Eriksen in the next few days. But it looks like most of the big clubs are willing to wait and get him cut price in January or for free next summer.

    1. Ajax Hamsterdam
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      Surely he will start on Sunday ..

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

      dont see how it changes their fate. he either leaves now or he leaves soon

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

        If he goes now then it will be a structural change which Spurs are not prepared for.

        If he goes later then Spurs can build up a healthy amount of points / progress in CL and slowly develop a team that can play without him.

  13. Ajax Hamsterdam
    • 9 Years
    4 years, 7 months ago

    Best place option for 4.5 Cahill or ward ?

    Thanks

    1. Ajax Hamsterdam
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      Palace

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

      Cahill - goal threat

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

    What's up with Robbo?
    Is TAA > Robbo a bad move to enable Salah, Sterling, KDB, Martial & Mount in 352?

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

      Hold on to TAA

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

      They are the same price???

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

        they arent but its not a good move

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

      because of robbo price drop?? I don't get it

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

      Robbo has to be in great form to be threat. He´s lacking at the moment..

      TAA has bonus with freekicks, corners..

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

      whats the alternative with TAA

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

        Lanzini for Martial and 1m ITB

  15. Swanremainsthesame
    • 8 Years
    4 years, 7 months ago

    King expected price fall,
    Barnes expected price rise.
    Intended TF next Gw but ££.
    King to Barnes for -4?

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

      I made that exact move yesterday mate as didn't want to risk being priced out, I think Barnes will definitely make the hit worthwhile especially with his run of fixtures after Liverpool

    2. Pukki Blinders
      • 4 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      No, King isn't falling this week. I am doing that transfer next week if King disappoints though

  16. Maddi Son
    • 6 Years
    4 years, 7 months ago

    Cantwell reminds me of Neves last season. Anyone remember when Neves had an unbelievable start and then he was template after GW2 or GW3? I think he scored once or twice in the next 30+ games after that.

    Cantwell is fine if your expectations are low and he's on your bench. Although I get the feeling people think he's gonna produce most weeks. Last season in the Championship he scored 1 goal and got 2 assists. Don't be thinking he's massively under-priced because he isn't.

    1. IRBOX ⚽
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      Torreira was the same

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

      Having him playing every game with no bench options certainly seems risky to me

    3. SADIO SANÉ
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      he was 1m underpriced at the very least

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

      Cantwell is a benchie but a good benchie.

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

      Agree with you, he's a great bench enabler who you might need in an emergency, but not an every week starter

    6. La Vida Latte
      • 14 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      How many starts did he have last year?

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

        1598 minutes.

        1. Maddi Son
          • 6 Years
          4 years, 7 months ago

          Cheers, I've been trying to find stats on this.

          So yeah, an attacking return every 532 minutes. Seems about right for his price.

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

            I avoided him for this exact reason, and he does remind me of Neves too. But I have to say, he's putting up great stats. Can't explain it yet.

            1. Maddi Son
              • 6 Years
              4 years, 7 months ago

              So many good midfield options this year. There's about 8 or 9 solid options to choose from. He seems like such a massive waste of a valuable midfield spot.

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

      Neves was a DM though who relied on set pieces. More goals from outside the box than touches in it.

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

      He reminds you of another player who plays completely differently in another team as it fits the narrative in your head?

      1. Maddi Son
        • 6 Years
        4 years, 7 months ago

        Of course they're completely different players. I meant he reminds me of the Neves bandwagon last season. He was the cheap enabler just like Cantwell is this season. About a month later he was nowhere to be seen.

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

          So you're basically just predicting that Cantwell is going to stop scoring points in a few weeks. It may happen, it may not. Just go with the midfielders you want.

    9. teddypicker
      • 14 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      He's upped his game compared to last season and he's the gateway to Pukki points. Watch him outscore mount this gwk

  17. alexh87
    • 12 Years
    4 years, 7 months ago

    GTG with a -4?

    Pope
    AWB Digne VVD
    KDB Sterling (c) Salah Mount
    Wesley Haller Pukki

    Subs: Button Cantwell Rico Montoya

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

      Play Cantwell over Wesley?

      Looks really good though

    2. Tambling5
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      As it’s almost exactly the same team everyone else has been posting over the last few days, I expect you won’t learn much!

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

      if you want to gain you need some differentials, whats your or

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

        False

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

          Glad someone said it

  18. royals forever
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    4 years, 7 months ago

    Is this worth -8

    Wilson, Martial & Robertson > Pukki, KDB & D

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

      Digne*

    2. BananaMan
      • 13 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      Is Martial 100% out?

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

      Not for me

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

    Afternoon All, G2G??

    Heaton
    VVD - Lundstram - Robbo
    Salah - KDB(C) - Martial - Cantwell - Perez
    Jota - Kane

    Pope - Greenwood - Shaw - Rico
    1.3 ITB 1FT

    Perez & Jota on my about to get dropped list.

    Thoughts, changes???

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

      I'd do Jota to Pukki or Barnes or Perez to Mount this GW. Wait and see if Martial is fit maybe as if not you might want to get him out this week considering your bench.

  20. Professor Abel X
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    4 years, 7 months ago

    On WC, Robbo or Trent?

    1. ebb2sparky
      • 13 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      Trent

    2. Coys96
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      Trent

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

      Trent but I am considering going without LIV defense - Digne, Zinchenko and Emerson, this could enable a front row of Salah-Sterling-KDB-Son-Pukki-Barnes and Cantwell/Lund/Kelly rotation for 11th player.

  21. niaz1982
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 5 Years
    4 years, 7 months ago

    Some advice
    Current team
    Pickford
    Digne TAA Lund Zin
    KDB Sterling Salah Luiz
    Pukki Jota

    Henderson/KWP/Dendoncker/Greenwood

    1.5 ITB do I
    A] KWP/Jota/Dendoncker >>> Mings/Barnes/Cantwell for -8 pts
    B] As above but Pieters not Mings
    C] KWP/Jota >>> Mings/Barnes/ for -4 pts
    D] Something else????

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

      Upgrade Luiz?

      1. niaz1982
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 5 Years
        4 years, 7 months ago

        Who do you think is best option?

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

          Punt on Dan James or Trossard

          1. Jafoole_88
            • 9 Years
            4 years, 7 months ago

            Iwobi

            he scored a goal last night, so by FPL logic, he's golden

  22. zinaks
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 4 Years
    4 years, 7 months ago

    would u start with barnes, mcginn or greenwood (considering manu is the first game and we will know if he will start) for gw4?

    1. Professor Abel X
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      McGinn

    2. 1912 F.A Cup Winners
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      McGinn or Barnes for me

    3. IRBOX ⚽
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      Barnes

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

      Barnes Barnes Barnes

    5. Tambling5
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      Barnes

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

      Not sure why/how we would know if Greenwood will start, but even if he does he is gash - start Barnes.

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

    Is Maitland-Niles nailed now?

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

      I'd say yes at least until Bellerin is back

  24. spaych
    • 5 Years
    4 years, 7 months ago

    Any suggestions? 0FT, 3.1 ITB
    Keep rashford? AWB? price fall incoming

    Pope
    Zinchenko AWB Digne
    Mane Sterling (c) KDB Mount Cantwell
    Pukki, Rashford

    (Button, Kelly, Lundstram, wickham)

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

      Easy keep

  25. Gringo Kid
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 5 Years
    4 years, 7 months ago

    Martial replacement

    A) Lanzini
    B) Mount

    1. Coys96
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      B

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

      A

    3. Tambling5
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      A for upcoming 3 or 4 fixtures. Then perhaps review

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

      Depends if you have other WHU or CHE assets like Haller or Emerson, basically it's a cointoss so go for the option where you don't double up

      1. Gringo Kid
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 5 Years
        4 years, 7 months ago

        No Chelsea and West Ham assets for me

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

          I would prefer Lanzini in that case but it is really a cointoss so just go with your gut feeling

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

      is he defo out then

      1. Gringo Kid
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 5 Years
        4 years, 7 months ago

        Tomorrow we'll know for sure but most probably

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

      A if no Haller

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

    Ryan owners, i have a feeling we’ll get 12 saves out of him this GW

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

      Hopefully a few of those are penalty saves from Aguero 😉

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

      he'll still concede 5 or more

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

    What happened to the FFS H2H leagues? Should we stick on or exit? I'm already in 16 other MLs and hence the question.

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

      That was just an entry league - you are safe to pull out of that one now. Update on the H2H league status https://www.fantasyfootballscout.co.uk/2019/08/29/community-tournament-the-pundits-playoff/?hc_page=1&hc_sort_by=comment_date#hc_comment_20753814

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

      The leagues are made. It's a matter of listing 300 leagues somewhere and the fixtures/results/table. Leaving the league now makes it harder to enter next season.

  28. banskt
    • 10 Years
    4 years, 7 months ago

    I lost 0.4m on Barkley and Sigurdsson, huge blow at the beginning of season. Its usually not possible to recover, but I will keep trying. Replacement options?

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

      You are allowed to sell them 🙂

      Seriously 0.4 whilst annoying isn’t the end of the world - you’ll be fine

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

      Martial and Mount seem perfect replacements to me, see if Martial is fit if not could do it during the IB

    3. KLOPPS AND ROBBERS... the s…
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      Ouch, however with the rate prices rise and fall you could make at least half of that back picking the next bandwagon e.h. Haller maybe?

      Replacements - does Mount and Martial work?

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

        Already have Martial. Looking at Mount and Son.

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

      Siggy looked great last night, give him more time.. if you can bear it?

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

    A - Laporte and Greenwood (Would need to play Cantwell or cheap def each week)
    B - Barnes and Soyuncu? (Would bench Cantwell most weeks and play Barnes)

    Pope
    TAA Digne Rico Lunds
    Salah Sterling KDB Mount Cantwell
    Pukki Haller

  30. Young Lingard
    • 4 Years
    4 years, 7 months ago

    Dropping in for any news on Martial ??
    And if any teams will have a presser today ?
    Any update on this would be much appreciated
    Thanks

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

      Nope
      See Scout tweets

      Gollum's presser is tomorrow morning apparently.