Scout Notes

Klopp downplays Mane tantrum as Liverpool end clean sheet drought

Liverpool made it 13 league wins in a row and kept their first clean sheet of the season at Turf Moor on Saturday evening.

We reflect on their latest success and any Fantasy lessons learned in our Scout Notes article below.

Burnley 0-3 Liverpool

  • Goals: Chris Wood (£6.3m) own-goal, Sadio Mane (£11.5m), Roberto Firmino (£9.5m)
  • Assists: Trent Alexander-Arnold (£7.0m), Firmino, Mohamed Salah (£12.5m)
  • Bonus: Firmino – 3, Alexander-Arnold – 2, Virgil van Dijk (£6.5m) – 1

After the much-documented defensive struggles of August, all was well with the world again as Liverpool kept a fairly routine clean sheet and broke their shut-out duck for 2019/20.

This was about as textbook a Liverpool result as possible, with Jurgen Klopp’s side winning to nil and all three of the Reds’ frontline delivering attacking returns for their owners.

Sadio Mane (£11.5m) didn’t cut a contented figure, however, with his 84th-minute substitution provoking an angry response from the Senegalese winger – apparently not at the substitution itself but at Mohamed Salah‘s (£12.5m) selfishness in a promising breakaway move that petered out moments before his withdrawal.

Jurgen Klopp admitted the Egyptian was the root cause of the tantrum but downplayed suggestions of a rift between the pair, saying:

He was upset, that was obvious. You cannot hide his emotions like that.

But all sorted. We spoke about it, everything is fine. We are individuals, we are emotional. It was a situation in a game obviously, what else could happen? It’s not a phone call. It was a situation in the game he wasn’t happy about and then that’s completely fine. Would he do it exactly the same manner again? Probably not, but it happens.

Nothing happened, he didn’t say any wrong words, it just looked a little bit different to how he looks usually. Of course, I can understand that it’s a little story. Thank God we are now away for a week, so if you write something about it, we will not read it anyway. And after a week, nobody can remember anymore, so it’s a really cool moment to do it.

But it is all good really, all fine.

Salah’s occasional greediness when on the ball is nothing new and we have seen the Egypt international dispossessed or shoot wildly from impossible positions on enough occasions over the past two seasons to not be too surprised by his myopia in Gameweek 4 – he was tackled on more occasions and had more efforts off target than any other FPL midfielder in 2018/19, often to the detriment of his fortunes on the Bonus Points System.

Salah can, meanwhile, point to the fact that he not only created more chances than Mane last season but also registered four times as many assists.

Aside from this mini-tiff, it was business as usual for the front three.

Mane converted a Roberto Firmino (£9.5m) pass to put the Reds 2-0 up before Firmino himself finished expertly when collecting Salah’s heavy touch to put the game to bed on 79 minutes.

The Egyptian’s owners may have been deflated at the lack of goal for FPL’s priciest asset but on another day he would have found the back of the net: Salah struck the woodwork after just four minutes before bundling the ball wide when advancing on Nick Pope (£4.5m) soon after.

Mane and Salah will, as they did in 2018/19, likely trade goals and points all season but Firmino is keeping pace with them at this early stage of the campaign.

With Fantasy managers restricted to three Liverpool slots, the Brazilian was the fall-guy last season as Mane and the Reds’ defenders offered much better value for money.

The link-up forward who has long been viewed as the least threatening member of Liverpool’s front three, Firmino has actually registered more goal attempts and shots in the box than his two teammates so far this season and it will be interesting to monitor the Brazil international’s underlying stats over the coming weeks to see if his output is being sustained.

For as long as Virgil van Dijk (£6.5m) remains fit, owners of Liverpool’s defensive assets will retain hopes that the Reds can go close to matching last season’s clean sheet count of 21.

There is a lot of debate in the Fantasy community as to how much Aymeric Laporte‘s (£6.5m) impending absence could affect Manchester City’s solidity at the back but there is little doubt that, should any misfortune befall van Dijk, any lingering talk of a Liverpool defensive double-up would mostly evaporate.

Van Dijk was superb on Saturday, dominating Chris Wood (£6.3m) in the air and allowing Burnley’s much-vaunted strike partnership few sights of goal.

It wasn’t a completely flawless display and Liverpool’s high defensive line still gives occasional cause for concern, with Wood and substitute Jay Rodriguez (£5.8m) wasting excellent chances at either end of the game when breaking beyond van Dijk and the visitors’ backline.

Those were the only two saves that Adrian (£4.6m) had to make, however, and for the most part this defensive performance resembled the dominant displays of last season.

Trent Alexander-Arnold (£7.0m) registered his third assist of the campaign but this was one of the more flukier attacking returns imaginable, with the Liverpool right-back’s cross from deep taking a deflection off Wood and looping in over Pope.

Up until Liverpool’s quickfire double in the first half, Burnley had largely held their own against the European champions.

Fantasy managers who own any of the Clarets’ assets can put this 3-0 defeat to the back of their minds as this was perhaps the stiffest test that Dyche’s side will face until December, with Burnley now sitting top of our Season Ticker from Gameweeks 5-14.

There was enough encouragement against the ‘also-rans’ of Southampton and Wolves in Gameweeks 1 and 3 for those of us who are considering a Burnley asset or two over the next three months, with Saturday’s defeat merely a reflection of just how far ahead the likes of Liverpool and Manchester City are from the chasing pack.

Dyche said of the game:

I have got to be honest, I was pretty pleased with the performance overall. I don’t think it ends up a 3-0 game on the actual game.

The first one is unlucky, the second one is a mistake and until then I didn’t think there was a lot in it.

We held our own in so many ways but the details are so important in every game, especially against the top sides.

When the turnovers came in the game they were clinical. My only gripe is that we gave it away too cheaply, too many times.

It’s a strange one because I don’t think Popey has had too much to do, but we stuck at it and tried to ask questions and probe.

Ben Mee (£5.0m) made an uncharacteristic error for Liverpool’s second goal, while four-goal Ashley Barnes (£6.7m) drew a blank for the first time this season.

The in-form striker offered flickers of hope to his ever-growing band of owners, shooting wide from a similar position to which he scored against Wolves and being denied a certain goal by an Alexander-Arnold intervention.

Dyche made his first league line-up change of the season for this match, with Aaron Lennon (£4.9m) replacing the injured Johann Berg Gudmundsson (£6.0m) on the right flank.

The Burnley boss gave an update on Gudmundsson and Robbie Brady (£5.5m) after full-time, saying:

Robbie will get minutes now. He’s not going away with Ireland cos he’s not ready for that. Hopefully he’ll get two 90 minutes in over the break which will bring him somewhat back up to speed.

Johann we’ll to wait and see on with his niggly calf. He’s not made it for the international trip so we don’t know whether he’s going to make it for Brighton in a couple of weeks.

Steven Defour (£5.5m) has now left the club by mutual consent, meanwhile.

For Liverpool, Jordan Henderson (£5.5m) hit the deck late in the game and was withdrawn soon after but the Reds’ skipper downplayed any injury concerns after full-time.

Henderson said:

I was alright. I was fine, I don’t know, maybe the gaffer thought I was hobbling about a bit. But no, it’s fine.

Members Analysis


Burnley XI (4-4-2): Pope, Lowton, Tarkowski, Mee, Pieters, Lennon, Cork, Westwood, McNeil, Barnes (Rodriguez 72′), Wood.

Liverpool XI (4-3-3): Adrian, Alexander-Arnold, Matip, Van Dijk, Robertson, Fabinho, Henderson (Oxlade-Chamberlain 70′), Wijnaldum, Salah, Firmino (Shaqiri 84′), Mane (Origi 84′).

Lessons learned from Gameweek 4

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  1. boogle
    • 10 Years
    4 years, 6 months ago

    Early thoughts on these 2FT?

    Kane + AWB > Firmino + TAA

    1. Christina.
      • 14 Years
      4 years, 6 months ago

      nah...not BF

    2. Budweiser
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 6 months ago

      Looking at that myself but afraid of a Kane hattie

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

      Yes get rid of those two

    4. Beautiful Game
      • 11 Years
      4 years, 6 months ago

      Tottanham have been bad but Kane has scored 3 times. Now their good run starts. You surely want to keep Kane now.

      1. Beautiful Game
        • 11 Years
        4 years, 6 months ago

        *Tottenham

      2. Pompel
        • 10 Years
        4 years, 6 months ago

        Kane to reliant on pens. Can't see many hauls

    5. Zladan
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 6 months ago

      Haller Abraham or Barnes over BF

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

    Sorry for the repost guys - not sure what to do..

    thinks it time for me to ditch Zouma.. Any suggestions? Or King + Zouma?

    Got 1 FT and 1.3ITB

    Heaton Button
    VVD Zouma AWB Rico Lunds
    Salah Sterling Martial KDB Dedoncker
    King Haller Greenwood

    1. Zladan
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 6 months ago

      Zouma AWB Martial King Rico out

      Probably justifiable enough to use WC. Can then upgrade VVD to TAA too (something you’d down prioritise while you fight other fires, but will definitely pay off once you do it).

    2. Beautiful Game
      • 11 Years
      4 years, 6 months ago

      Wait till international break comes to an end...
      Your first priority is Zouma... Zinchenko or a Burnley def.. Next week re-assess.

  3. 1912 F.A Cup Winners
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 6 Years
    4 years, 6 months ago

    Anyone know the price rises last night folks??? I’m away and my data ran out and EE customer service was closed until this morning only just topped up, cheers fellas

    1. Christina.
      • 14 Years
      4 years, 6 months ago

      HT

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

      Ayew
      KDB

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

        Cheers mate thankyou

  4. some witty pun
    • 11 Years
    4 years, 6 months ago

    Am I crazy to consider this?
    Mount + Haller -> James + Barnes (-4)

    1. Christina.
      • 14 Years
      4 years, 6 months ago

      pretty insance yes

    2. MTPockets
        4 years, 6 months ago

        possibly

      • Camzy
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        4 years, 6 months ago

        Absolutely crazy.

        The first two are clearly better.

      • Az
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 14 Years
        4 years, 6 months ago

        my mind just exploded

      • Shatner's Bassoon
        • 5 Years
        4 years, 6 months ago

        Do not do that.

      • Don Kloppeone
        • 6 Years
        4 years, 6 months ago

        Cannot compute

      • Beautiful Game
        • 11 Years
        4 years, 6 months ago

        Haller had two good games and has good fixture on his side.
        Mount didn't score 1 game.

        These two shouldn't be your first priority, if yes then your whole team is in good shape.. relax until the break ends

      • Make United Great Again
        • 11 Years
        4 years, 6 months ago

        What have I just read.

      • some witty pun
        • 11 Years
        4 years, 6 months ago

        Thanks everyone.

    3. Shatner's Bassoon
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 6 months ago

      Repost (sorry) just need guidance...

      A) King -> Barnes (free).

      B) King -> 4.5 & Moura -> KDB (-4).

      1. Christina.
        • 14 Years
        4 years, 6 months ago

        b

      2. MTPockets
          4 years, 6 months ago

          A's worth doing, but imo if you'll end up taking a hit for KDB soonish anyway may as well just get it done (form + fixtures)
          Think I'd wait though, given the internationals

          1. Shatner's Bassoon
            • 5 Years
            4 years, 6 months ago

            Yeah deffo. Half considered breaking out the WC really to squeeze KDB and Barnes in now.

            Would let me rectify Robbo -> Trent as well.

        • Lord.
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 9 Years
          4 years, 6 months ago

          I’m thinking about doing A

          1. Shatner's Bassoon
            • 5 Years
            4 years, 6 months ago

            A is solid enough but I feel the priority has to be KDB if he comes through the IB unscathed.

            Norwich and Watford are two of the worst performing defences in the league. City could/should rack up some serious goalage.

            1. Lord.
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 9 Years
              4 years, 6 months ago

              I don’t have the funds for KDB so am making do with Dilva.

        • Beautiful Game
          • 11 Years
          4 years, 6 months ago

          Among these two B

          But keep tab on Son also. Spurs have great fixtures and Son can be a beast! you might end up with a player whose hall you've not missed.

          1. Shatner's Bassoon
            • 5 Years
            4 years, 6 months ago

            True, but KDB for the next two looks incredible & then it's an easy move to Son if need be...? Don't mind keeping an eye on Spurs still & making sure Son is nailed + can get consistent form.

            KDB already appears to have both of those so... it's tough to ignore.

      3. rhysmd
        • 9 Years
        4 years, 6 months ago

        Plummeted the last two weeks so wild card activated. Thoughts on this:

        Pope (4.0)
        Robbo Digne Soyuncu Lund Montoya
        Salah Sterling James Cantwell Dend
        Kun Barnes Kean

        1. Christina.
          • 14 Years
          4 years, 6 months ago

          lose kean
          get TAA

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

            Agree with this.

        2. Camzy
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 13 Years
          4 years, 6 months ago

          That's your current team or WC one? That's not a good sign if it's the WC one.

          No KdB? No Pukki? Kean?!

        3. Beautiful Game
          • 11 Years
          4 years, 6 months ago

          Which formation do you want play with?

        4. Peter Ouch
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 5 Years
          4 years, 6 months ago

          No need for a wc

      4. Beautiful Game
        • 11 Years
        4 years, 6 months ago

        Which one is the better combo?

        TAA + Mid within 7.8

        OR

        Pieters/Tarkowski + Son

        1. Budweiser
          • 9 Years
          4 years, 6 months ago

          a by miles

      5. The Overthinker
        • 7 Years
        4 years, 6 months ago

        Wildcard needed?

        Heaton
        Otamendi vvd Keane zinchenchko Montoya
        Salah sterling Lanzini martial
        Kane

        Button Ayew Greenwood hayden

        1. Christina.
          • 14 Years
          4 years, 6 months ago

          I would yes

          1. The Overthinker
            • 7 Years
            4 years, 6 months ago

            What changes ?

        2. Don Kloppeone
          • 6 Years
          4 years, 6 months ago

          It depends on your attitude to hits. You could make it decent with probably a -8 but I could also see the merit of a WC to get in everyone you want.

          If it was me I’d still hold WC with that team and take a couple of hits

          1. The Overthinker
            • 7 Years
            4 years, 6 months ago

            I have no problem with hits. Pretty aggressive when it comes to taking hits.
            Already taken -8 and -4 (twice)

            What changes would you suggest ?

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

              There are a number of options as it depends if you are particular to a premium forward or not.

              If you want to keep Kane you could do something like:

              Otamendi, Martial, Lanzini > Mings/ Pieters, KDB, Mount/ Guendouzi

              Depends on cash itb

          2. JonBoy
            • 10 Years
            4 years, 6 months ago

            I agree.

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

        Lost on last page. Appreciate your opinions on this.

        My only real concerns with this lot are AWB and not having TAA. What would you suggest?

        0.5itb 1FT WC still intact
        Heaton
        VVD, Zinch, Digne, AWB*
        Salah, Sterling, KDB, Mount
        Pukki, Haller
        (Button) (Dendo, Lundstram, Greenwood)

        I could just downgrade AWB and bank the cash - Pieters? What do you reckon?

        Cheers

      7. sovietrockettes
        • 5 Years
        4 years, 6 months ago

        Unorthodox arrangements I’m musing on this morning:

        1) Aguero Sterling Silva triple-up
        2) Ceballos Guendouzi double-up

        1. JonBoy
          • 10 Years
          4 years, 6 months ago

          1 seems great. Though minor rotation risks.
          2 seems unnecessarily risky.

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

        Anyone?

        Has the monthly rankings been visible after the month changes in previous seasons? Also, can you see monthly points in h2h leagues?

      9. Murder On Zidanesfloor
        • 5 Years
        4 years, 6 months ago

        Son Genuinely a good pick now? Was easily Spurs' best attacker last evening

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

          Yes imo

          1. Murder On Zidanesfloor
            • 5 Years
            4 years, 6 months ago

            Looking for an early martial replacement before his price drops. Shall I pull the trigger?

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

              Wouldn't do any transfers until after international games personally.

              1. Murder On Zidanesfloor
                • 5 Years
                4 years, 6 months ago

                Unfortunately if I have to do it, its has to be today. Need to risk it, sitting at 1m overall

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

                  Go for it then, wc intact?

                  1. Murder On Zidanesfloor
                    • 5 Years
                    4 years, 6 months ago

                    No 🙁 shambles

        2. Rotation's Alter Ego
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • Has Moderation Rights
          • 12 Years
          4 years, 6 months ago

          Not a fan of his next two, but should become a good option down the line. Issue is the amount of competition in his price bracket considering most teams can only afford 1.

          1. Murder On Zidanesfloor
            • 5 Years
            4 years, 6 months ago

            I have exact ITB for
            AWB, Martial > Otamendi, Son
            Before martials price drop that is

          2. Camzy
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 13 Years
            4 years, 6 months ago

            CRY and lei are bad fixtures?

            1. Shatner's Bassoon
              • 5 Years
              4 years, 6 months ago

              Palace been defending pretty well overall. Leicester away will be tough for everyone this season really.

              1. Murder On Zidanesfloor
                • 5 Years
                4 years, 6 months ago

                Yeah I agree but not beyond spurs to get goals in either especially with Eriksen and Vertonghen staying. It will ease the unrest

            2. Rotation's Alter Ego
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • Has Moderation Rights
              • 12 Years
              4 years, 6 months ago

              I'm not a fan of them - though I'm reading it in the context of what City and KDB have.

              Palace have conceded twice this season and will likely set up to play deep and try and counter-attack Spurs, much like how they did against United.

              Leicester have conceded 4 times, which still isn't bad, but have been keeping it fairly tight with just 1 goal conceded each game. Again, expect them to sit a bit deeper perhaps to try create some space behind the Spurs backline for Vardy to attack.

              Either way, I don't see Spurs running rampant based on how much they struggled versus Newcastle. Would much rather go with KDB.

              1. Murder On Zidanesfloor
                • 5 Years
                4 years, 6 months ago

                Already have him.
                Midfield is Sterling Mane KDB Martial Cantwell, the GW2 wildcard template. Martial needs to go though and so does awb

              2. SADIO SANÉ
                • 8 Years
                4 years, 6 months ago

                Spurs have struggled in every game imo, including yesterday - I've only just got KDB but agree

                1. Murder On Zidanesfloor
                  • 5 Years
                  4 years, 6 months ago

                  So the moves Yay or nay?
                  Awb martial > Ota Son
                  Have exact funds

                  1. SADIO SANÉ
                    • 8 Years
                    4 years, 6 months ago

                    Could work yeah - but can you not just do AWB -> Ota? keeping Martial myself, see no reason to get rid unless he gets injured again soon

                    1. Murder On Zidanesfloor
                      • 5 Years
                      4 years, 6 months ago

                      Good shout. The only reason I am thinking of getting rid is his price drop and me being priced out of Son

                      1. SADIO SANÉ
                        • 8 Years
                        4 years, 6 months ago

                        Ah that's not ideal, but maybe you can get those funds from somewhere else the week after if you still want to do it...either way could work tbh

            3. Cok3y5murf
              • 7 Years
              4 years, 6 months ago

              Not bad, not good.

        3. Murder On Zidanesfloor
          • 5 Years
          4 years, 6 months ago

          Thanks for all the responses guys. Food for thought!

      10. KingOllie
        • 8 Years
        4 years, 6 months ago

        Whats better here? Need to get rid of this greasy clown

        A) Perez -> Dilva
        B) Perez -> Mcneill
        C) Perez + Greenwood -> Cantwell + Barnes(-4)

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

          Need rest of team to answer properly

        2. SADIO SANÉ
          • 8 Years
          4 years, 6 months ago

          C but A could work obv

      11. Stimps
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        4 years, 6 months ago

        Morning everyone, WC team, thoughts?

        Pope
        TAA Otamendi Lundstram
        Salah Sterling KDB James
        Haller Pukki Abraham

        4.0 Cantwell Pieters Kelly

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

          How sure are we Otamendi will be nailed now? Fernandinho cb an option for Pep.

          1. Stimps
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 10 Years
            4 years, 6 months ago

            Zinc for Otamendi then?

        2. Camzy
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 13 Years
          4 years, 6 months ago

          Pretty good. Not a ton I'd change about that. Although I would prefer Digne over Otamendi.

          1. Stimps
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 10 Years
            4 years, 6 months ago

            Can't afford unfortunately, 0.5 short

          2. ChelseaKTBFF
            • 10 Years
            4 years, 6 months ago

            Why not Otamendi? Looks gold if nailed

        3. Valar(Keith)
          • 14 Years
          4 years, 6 months ago

          Digne over Otamendi and maybe Barnes upfront to fund it if needed.

        4. Murder On Zidanesfloor
          • 5 Years
          4 years, 6 months ago

          Yeah Dige over otamendi and Barnes over Abraham

      12. cescpistols111
        • 8 Years
        4 years, 6 months ago

        Best replacements for Jota + Perez? (12.7m total)

        Heaton Button
        Robbo Digne Aarons Lowton Lundstram
        Sterling Mane Mount Perez Dendoncker
        Kane Haller Jota

        1. Balls of Steel
          • 8 Years
          4 years, 6 months ago

          barnes + mcginn/james/cantwell

      13. Hitmonlee
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 5 Years
        4 years, 6 months ago

        With the Newcastle game in mind..

        A) Be a billy big balls and Captain Mane when the rest of my ML has Salah

        B) Cower in fear over the possibility of a Salah haul and transfer him in as captain

        I’m about 30 points from league leader

        1. Lingard’s Shin Guards
          • 5 Years
          4 years, 6 months ago

          Play your own game. Cap whoever you think scores more

        2. poulteren
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 9 Years
          4 years, 6 months ago

          or get in both and cover yourself.

        3. Monkey Pits
          • 12 Years
          4 years, 6 months ago

          If you want to play catch up, better to go mane as differential and use the $1m to upgrade and hopefully get ahead

        4. pingissimus
          • 5 Years
          4 years, 6 months ago

          30 points is nothing

          Norwich City is where the hauls are more likely imo.

        5. Pompel
          • 10 Years
          4 years, 6 months ago

          Same situation here. I changed Salah to Mane to afford Kane up top (with the plan to get Auba). But now swaying back to Salah being worth the extra £1m, due to pens. Will lose Kane anyway, question is do I need Auba with a number of good value mid-price forward picks. Ofc fear of losing out is also a factor.

          1. Hitmonlee
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 5 Years
            4 years, 6 months ago

            I’d say premium forwards aren’t necessary but that’s just my way of thinking. All about the mids with a couple of premium defenders.

            1. Pompel
              • 10 Years
              4 years, 6 months ago

              Only two of the premium defenders really delivering, so spending cash up front is justified imho. Premiums at £10-11m like Auba or Kane are viable if you captain in some matches (unless they blank too often, like Kane 😉 )

      14. poulteren
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        4 years, 6 months ago

        hi all...worth wildcarding with this team (used up 2fts already).

        YES or No please?

        Pope

        Robbo / VVD / Digne / Zinchenko
        Sterling / Salah / KDB / Ceballos
        King / Pukki

        Subs: Button / Greenwood / Lunstram / Cantwell.

        1. sovietrockettes
          • 5 Years
          4 years, 6 months ago

          No way

          1. poulteren
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 9 Years
            4 years, 6 months ago

            yeah. I think you're right. I'll hold off for now. Thanks!

      15. LangerznMash
        • 7 Years
        4 years, 6 months ago

        To the nines... rate the following best to worst.
        A - Son
        B - KdB
        C - Pepe
        D - Lacazette
        E - Vardy
        F - Firmino

        B-F-A-E-C-D

        1. SADIO SANÉ
          • 8 Years
          4 years, 6 months ago

          BAEDFC

        2. Camzy
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 13 Years
          4 years, 6 months ago

          BCFAED

          I really think Pepe is primed to blow up. I have KdB and have the means to get one of the above. Curious to see what other people pick

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

            Only thing people agree on is KdB is the best in the £9m bracket. The other 5 are massively debatable.

            1. Camzy
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 13 Years
              4 years, 6 months ago

              Well Lacazette being the worst option I think is fairly certain.

              He's not nailed on and isn't as explosive as Auba. He's also a forward so fewer points too.

            2. Pompel
              • 10 Years
              4 years, 6 months ago

              With two out of Sterling-Salah-Mané for most , only room for one of the above mids, so KDB picks himself. So question is whether to get Vardy over Haller, Tammy or Wilson, really.

        3. lilmessipran
          • 11 Years
          4 years, 6 months ago

          Considering the next 4-5 gws

          BAFEDC

          1. Camzy
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 13 Years
            4 years, 6 months ago

            Arsenal have the best fixtures and you put their guys bottom. Doesn't compute. They looked good going forward end of last game.

            1. lilmessipran
              • 11 Years
              4 years, 6 months ago

              Just thing Auba still remains their main man despite not playing centrally and others on this list will perform better than Laca and Pepe

              1. lilmessipran
                • 11 Years
                4 years, 6 months ago

                think*

        4. Monkey Pits
          • 12 Years
          4 years, 6 months ago

          B, A, E, F. Forget abt the rest

          1. pingissimus
            • 5 Years
            4 years, 6 months ago

            🙂

            Looking at Arsenal fixtures and Son average of under 3 for the last 13 (Thats a third of a season)

        5. pingissimus
          • 5 Years
          4 years, 6 months ago

          BEDFC. a

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

            Mixed results on this one!

            1. pingissimus
              • 5 Years
              4 years, 6 months ago

              Just don’t see Son right now.

              One dubious FPL assist from defender daftness which isn’t likely to be replicated. He’s had two very juicy defences and shown little.

              I’d be on him like a shot if he was on a streak but he just isn’t. All he has right now is reputation from 6 months back and Erik back in the side. It’s not a lot really.

        6. Pompel
          • 10 Years
          4 years, 6 months ago

          B-A-E-F-C-D

          Difficult call with Pepé though, and those Arsenal fixtures...

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

          B - E - D - A - C - F

        8. Murder On Zidanesfloor
          • 5 Years
          4 years, 6 months ago

          BAFEDC
          Arsenal Fan but cant trust Emery yet. I dont think the front 3 from yesterday will play together every week just yet

        9. poulteren
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 9 Years
          4 years, 6 months ago

          BADFEC

        10. Murder On Zidanesfloor
          • 5 Years
          4 years, 6 months ago

          Looks like BA is the trend which strengthens my desire to get Son

      16. Fpl Old Guard
        • 12 Years
        4 years, 6 months ago

        I’m tempted to go with Firmino instead of Salah/Mane. I know its a risk but the extra cash gives me a much more balanced side. I’m on a wildcard so any options considered. Or is this just crazy talk?

        1. Monkey Pits
          • 12 Years
          4 years, 6 months ago

          Go with your heart, provided your heart can take a mane or Salah haul.

        2. FPL_Crisis
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 13 Years
          4 years, 6 months ago

          Definitely risky with ownership %
          Depends on your F structure too

        3. Our Man Charlie
          • 13 Years
          4 years, 6 months ago

          crazy for one pool but double up with salah / mane good work out too imo

        4. Pompel
          • 10 Years
          4 years, 6 months ago

          Why not Firmino + one of Salah/Mané ? Easily achievable.

        5. poulteren
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 9 Years
          4 years, 6 months ago

          crazy talk in my view. Look at firminio's stats. He doesmnt get close in terms of price / point returns.

      17. farmerfat
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        4 years, 6 months ago

        Anyone else here pretending to work while reading and commenting on FFscout?

        1. ChelseaKTBFF
          • 10 Years
          4 years, 6 months ago

          ME

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

          I work freelance, but still pretending I don’t spend most of my time here

        3. Budweiser
          • 9 Years
          4 years, 6 months ago

          Guilty

      18. KingHarry
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 4 Years
        4 years, 6 months ago

        Me haha. My look is of sheer concentration.. my manager must think what a guy.

      19. Crisnel Ronessi
        • 4 Years
        4 years, 6 months ago

        These are the players I think will come good after the IB

        Pepe
        Kolasinac
        Pulisic
        Iwobi
        Haller
        Mings
        Son

        Feel free to add/remove whoever you feel will come good

        1. Dilzy
          • 14 Years
          4 years, 6 months ago

          Maupay, McNeil, Zaha, H. Barnes, Yarmolenko

      20. FPL_Crisis
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        4 years, 6 months ago

        Is there an easy way to double up city attack? TIA!

        Pope Heaton
        Virgil Digne awb dunk Gibson
        Salah kdb Lanzini Mount McGinn
        Kane Pukki King

        1ft, WC still in tact

        1. Riders of Yohan
          • 5 Years
          4 years, 6 months ago

          Yes, get Kane out and either upgrade to Kun or downgrade for sterling

          1. FPL_Crisis
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 13 Years
            4 years, 6 months ago

            Thanks. Yep Kane to Kun seems best move but need to find 1.2m now. Struggling...

        2. FPL_Crisis
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 13 Years
          4 years, 6 months ago

          Thoughts on Kane/awb to Kun/Lundstram?

          Lundstram to play alternate weeks until I use WC post gw8

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

        Does anyone have an opinion on whether Taylor at Burnley has any chance of getting his spot back from Pieters?

        1. farmerfat
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 8 Years
          4 years, 6 months ago

          I started with him GW1, really annoyed how its gone so far.
          Needless to say i removed him on WC GW4 and not worrying about it anymore.

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

            Quite annoying yeah, I still got him as I don't want to take a hit to switch him to Lowton

      22. Riders of Yohan
        • 5 Years
        4 years, 6 months ago

        What are Laporte owners doing? Just waiting for news?

        If he needs replacing who would be the best option? Have Digne & TAA.

        A) replace with city (rotation risks)

        B) Maitland-Niles / VVD etc.

        C) get in Barnes for a hit

        1. Eze Really?
          • 9 Years
          4 years, 6 months ago

          Laporte out means other Citeh centre backs could be more nailed.

      23. Eze Really?
        • 9 Years
        4 years, 6 months ago

        The transition is upon us.

        Where we could rely on simple game week choices apart from Wolves, who have been discussed in full; we have not had anything too complicated to deal with. We now move into phase 2 with the international break and Euro games coming through.

        I know for a fact I have put little thought into it and there will be rotations and injuries to consider soon.

        I expect to see a merry go round with Pep and Arsenal; and to a lesser extent, Chelsea, United and Liverpool. Spurs already a wait and see should start to settle.

        In particular, when using wild cards, will there be a change is tactics. TAA a really good option, will be affected rotation wise. Will there be more caution when deciding the 15 you choose? Maybe its time to have reliable enablers on the bench to cover the inevitable. Or will you just take your medicine if a player is missing?

        How many South American and Asian players will you include? I for one who was hell bent in getting Son has pulled the hand brake a little. Comments are appreciated.

        1. Camzy
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 13 Years
          4 years, 6 months ago

          Eh just wait until after the break.

        2. SADIO SANÉ
          • 8 Years
          4 years, 6 months ago

          Hopefully some rotation prone players become more obvious than others - I can see Gomez playing instead of TAA in CL for example - Jesus/Aguero is the interesting one, constant 60 min appearances could be a thing. Arsenal and Spurs don't seem to have many good options aside from the strikers and maybe Son, rotation everywhere too. GW8 WC could be on the cards once we know more (bit of a fixture turn too)

          1. Eze Really?
            • 9 Years
            4 years, 6 months ago

            For those who have held onto their WC could be in the pound seats.

      24. Crisnel Ronessi
        • 4 Years
        4 years, 6 months ago

        Kane or auba for next 4?

        1. Christina.
          • 14 Years
          4 years, 6 months ago

          Im on Auba

          1. Crisnel Ronessi
            • 4 Years
            4 years, 6 months ago

            Any reason?

            1. Christina.
              • 14 Years
              4 years, 6 months ago

              differential
              think Arsenal will be better with Pepe
              Prefer him over Kane
              good fixtures

        2. Balls of Steel
          • 8 Years
          4 years, 6 months ago

          Arsenal run of fixtures are incredible...Auba for me and I am a Kane owner

        3. KingOllie
          • 8 Years
          4 years, 6 months ago

          Auba, iv loved owning him this season and the fixtures are just about to get good

          1. KingOllie
            • 8 Years
            4 years, 6 months ago

            Get Auba now, sell him in December

        4. Budweiser
          • 9 Years
          4 years, 6 months ago

          If Auba was guaranteed to play central striker I'd be all over him like a rash but it kills me when I see him starting on the wing as an 11m FPL forward

          1. Crisnel Ronessi
            • 4 Years
            4 years, 6 months ago

            He is still.returning points isn't he?
            And he is better as winger than as striker.

            Also didn't lacazette get injured yesterday?

            1. Christina.
              • 14 Years
              4 years, 6 months ago

              appar just cramp...

              1. Crisnel Ronessi
                • 4 Years
                4 years, 6 months ago

                Cool. Thanks

      25. 404_FC
        • 8 Years
        4 years, 6 months ago

        play 1

        a) soyuncu (mun) (if a = save 1 ft)
        b) greenwood to ayew (tot)

        1. Balls of Steel
          • 8 Years
          4 years, 6 months ago

          A

        2. Bucket Man
          • 5 Years
          4 years, 6 months ago

          A

        3. Eze Really?
          • 9 Years
          4 years, 6 months ago

          I can do the Ayew move. The first time I have been impressed with him for a long time.

      26. Bucket Man
        • 5 Years
        4 years, 6 months ago

        Poor week from 300k to 600k. Hit for Haller worked though but not alot I can do for next GW. Save or any thing else?
        1FT 0.3ITB
        Heaton
        Robertson, Digne, Montoya
        Sterling, Salah, KDB, Mount
        Haller, Pukki, Jota
        Dendoncker, Cathcart, Rico

        1. Crisnel Ronessi
          • 4 Years
          4 years, 6 months ago

          Jota to Barnes ?

          1. Bucket Man
            • 5 Years
            4 years, 6 months ago

            Can't afford by 0.1

        2. Eze Really?
          • 9 Years
          4 years, 6 months ago

          Jota to Ayew could pay. A few bob to upgrade too.

          1. Bucket Man
            • 5 Years
            4 years, 6 months ago

            Could do. Thanks

      27. Fpl Richie
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        4 years, 6 months ago

        I'm no Chica fan but with Antonio injured, Ajeti far from proven, its a risk to sell him. On the plus side - Haller is the most nailed striker in the damn game now!

        1. Eze Really?
          • 9 Years
          4 years, 6 months ago

          Yarmo looking good too