Scout Notes

Aubameyang plays 90 minutes ahead of Gameweek 6

Three Premier League sides were in European action on Thursday night.

Just as we saw with the Champions League matches, these midweek encounters provided some clues to Gameweek 6 team selection.

In this latest Scout Notes article, we have all the details on goals, assists and Fantasy talking points from the opening round of Europa League action.

Eintracht Frankfurt 0-3 Arsenal

Goals: Joe Willock (£5.0m), Bukayo Saka (£4.5m), Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang (£11.0m)

Assists: Saka x2, Nicolas Pépé (£9.4m)

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang (£11.0m) had to play the full 90 minutes as Arsenal beat Eintracht Frankfurt on Thursday night.

The centre-forward is currently benefitting from increased and more guaranteed game-time in Premier League matches with Alexandre Lacazette (£9.4m) out injured relatively long-term.

However, the knock-on effect of the Frenchman’s absence is that Aubameyang is also committed to extensive usage in the Europa League as well as domestic competitions.

Aubameyang scored his sixth Arsenal goal of the season on Thursday night

As this was Arsenal’s first match on the continent this season it remains unseen what impact Thursday night action will have on his Sunday afternoon performances.

However, it is still something worth considering as Fantasy managers carefully weigh up the captaincy options for Gameweek 6, when Arsenal host Aston Villa.

Aubameyang will almost certainly start against Dean Smith’s men, as Unai Emery has little choice in the way of alternatives, but he will perhaps not be quite as well-prepared as his owners might have wished.

The Gabonese international still managed to extend his decent start to the season in Germany though, adding his sixth goal in all competitions.

His strike was the third and final one of the night as Arsenal left it until the closing stages of the game to truly wrap up an impressive result.

This win was certainly an impressive one for the Gunners, inflicting a first home European defeat on Eintracht since 2006, ending a 16-game unbeaten run.

Bukayo Saka was arguably Arsenal’s best player on Thursday night, involved in all three goals

There were strong performances at both ends of the pitch, most notably from winger Bukayo Saka (£4.5m) who was involved in every single goal.

He was at the heart of Arsenal’s best chances in the first half, crossing for Lucas Torreira (£4.9m) to blast over the bar before setting up Joe Willock (£5.0m) for his goal down the left.

Saka then added a spectacular goal of his own in the 85th minute as he curled one into the back of the net. The 18-year-old set Aubameyang up in the 87th minute to cap off a memorable night.

It might be some time before we see Saka used extensively in the Premier League but the fact he has been added as a £4.5m midfielder is something to be aware of for the coming months.

“Their performance tonight was good and they deserve it. Maybe with his [Saka] goal, with his performance, but also in the match taking confidence, finishing really strongly physically.” – Unai Emery

Another impressive performance from Willock, who is much closer to the first-team picture than Saka, will also be of encouragement.

The £5.0m midfielder started the first three matches of the season for Arsenal, although only managed 30 minutes across Gameweeks 4 and 5.

He could have come away from this Europa League match with more than just the one goal if it were not for an inspired display from Frankfurt goalkeeper Kevin Trapp.

“Willock also, progressively he was feeling better and with a good performance.” – Unai Emery

As already mentioned, Torreira should probably have found the net on Thursday night and it seems that Emery is keen to use him in a more advanced role moving forward.

The Uruguayan international was officially deployed in the holding section of the 4-2-3-1 formation but made plenty of runs into the penalty box. That said, he has started just once in the Premier League so far this season so we may need to wait for him to become a viable asset.

“Tonight he played very well and I think this season it’s the first match he was physically very good. He finished it getting into the box. I want to use his quality and his quality is to be focused every time and with the possibility to push, with good pressing and with the possibility to get into the box to score. After when we need some control on the ball in the build-up he can help us.” – Unai Emery

Even though Aubameyang was forced into a full 90-minute shift, Emery was largely able to give a rest to some assets that have garnered Fantasy interest in recent weeks.

Nicolas Pépé (£9.4m) dropped to the bench on Thursday night, coming on in the 60th minute only because Emile Smith-Rowe picked up an injury.

“With (Smith-Rowe), we need to work on the pitch and outside. Last year he started well with us, played some matches. After he left on loan here in Germany, he came back injured. He played some matches with the U23s. Today is a big challenge and a big opportunity. We need to protect him, he worked very well. I was very happy with him and I told him that.” – Unai Emery

Both Pépé (centre) and Ceballos (right) featured only as second-half substitutes so should start in Gameweek 6

Like Aubameyang, Pépé furthered his FPL appeal by getting himself an attacking return ahead of likely starting against Aston Villa, assisting Saka’s 85th-minute goal.

“For example, Pépé played tonight 30 minutes and we are happy with him but we know progressively he is going to do more.” – Unai Emery

Also getting limited game-time for Arsenal was Dani Ceballos (£5.7m), who replaced Willock in the 72nd minute.

That should also lock in his starting place against Aston Villa after featuring from the beginning in the Gameweek 5 draw with Watford.

The same goes for Ainsley Maitland-Niles (£5.1m) who played 10 minutes as a substitute for Sead Kolašinac (£5.4m).

It looks as if Emery had not intended for the right wing-back to take the field at all against Frankfurt, but was forced into bringing him on as Kolašinac had to limp off.

“He played Sunday, tonight, and he can feel some small problem but I think it’s not serious.” – Unai Emery

Kolasinac (left) had to come off with a potential injury

There were some concerns about Arsenal’s back-line when the team sheet revealed a centre-back combination of David Luiz (£5.9m) and Shkodran Mustafi (£5.3m).

It also featured Calum Chambers (£4.4m) at right-back, but despite Frankfurt creating plenty of chances down that side of the pitch, the Gunners still managed to keep a clean sheet.

“[Calum] Chambers played right back very seriously. Everybody can be happy.” – Unai Emery

They were helped in their defensive effort by an impressive performance from goalkeeper Emiliano Martínez (£4.4m), who made a string of decent saves.

Emery should have more options available to him in defence soon as Rob Holding (£4.5m), Kieran Tierney (£5.4m) and Hector Bellerín (£5.4m) continue to approach a first-team return.

“Rob Holding is very close to us and tomorrow Kieran Tierney and Hector Bellerin are going to play in the Under-23s.” – Unai Emery

Arsenal XI (4-2-3-1): Martínez; Kolašinac (Maitland-Niles 80′), D Luiz, Mustafi, Chambers; Xhaka, Torreira; Saka, Willock (Ceballos 72′), Smith-Rowe (Pépé 60′); Aubameyang.

Man United 1-0 Astana

Goals: Mason Greenwood (£4.5m)

Assists: Fred (£5.3m)

Mason Greenwood (£4.5m) furthered his Fantasy appeal in Manchester United’s 1-0 win over Astana on Thursday night.

The youngster initially played on the right flank of a 4-2-3-1 formation and scored his first career goal in the second half.

It was a switched to the centre-forward position that unlocked his potential somewhat, leading to him netting the winning strike in the 73rd minute.

Mason Greenwood was the match-winner for Manchester United on Thursday night

Given that there are still plenty of injuries in advanced positions for Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s side, Greenwood should fancy his chances of starting against West Ham in Gameweek 6.

He was easily one of Manchester United’s best players in the Europa League meeting proving a threat both from out wide and through the middle.

Solskjaer continues to talk about Greenwood in glowing terms and insists his first Premier League start is not far away.

“It’s always hard to keep players who perform well out of the team. If he keeps scoring goals when he’s on the pitch he’ll get more minutes in the Premier League as well, and he’ll get his first start soon.” – Ole Gunnar Solskjaer

Greenwood’s prospects are helped by continued fitness problems for Paul Pogba (£8.5m), Anthony Martial (£7.7m) and Daniel James (£6.2m).

All three players missed the Thursday night match and continue to be injury doubts for the Gameweek 6 trip to West Ham.

The expected absence of Martial and possibly James are the key factors in Greenwood’s chances of starting as it means options in attacking midfield and up-front are limited.

“Not really, no (asked if Pogba and Martial will be ready for Gameweek 6). They’ve not been training yet so I don’t think so. [Luke Shaw] won’t be ready.” – Ole Gunnar Solskjaer

“I don’t know (if James will be ready for Gameweek 6). He’s not trained in the last few days. Hopefully, but not sure. We’ll have a recovery day with everyone tomorrow and we’ll see on Saturday.” – Ole Gunnar Solskjaer

Marcus Rashford struggled in the number 9 role for United on Thursday night

Initially, it was Tahith Chong (£4.4m) and Greenwood on the flanks of attacking midfield against Astana with Marcus Rashford (£8.5m) but Solskjaer made changes in the second half.

The latter struggled in a number nine position and earned plenty of criticism from the local press for regularly running into tight spots and losing the ball.

However, United looked much better when he was pushed out wide, bringing Greenwood into the centre, which could foreshadow how Solskjaer lines up his troops at the London Stadium.

There was not much else for Fantasy managers to learn from this match, other than that Solskjaer clearly has alternatives he is prepared to use in defence for Europa League matches.

Axel Tuanzebe (left) and Phil Jones (right) allowed Maguire and Lindelöf to get a rest

Sergio Romero (£4.9m) played in goal, while Marcos Rojo (£4.8m) and Diogo Dalot (£4.9m) deputised at left and right-back respectively.

Solskjaer went with a centre-back partnership of Phil Jones (£4.8m) and Axel Tuanzebe (£4.4m), which means Harry Maguire (£5.5m), Victor Lindelöf (£5.4m) should come back in for Gameweek 6, with Aaron Wan-Bissaka (£5.5m) restored at right-back.

“Consistency’s key in football anyway, consistency in team selection and form. But you’ve got players like Axel [Tuanzebe], Mason [Greenwood] and Fred knocking on the door to be in from the start.” – Ole Gunnar Solskjaer

Manchester United XI (4-2-3-1): Romero; Rojo (Young 78′), Jones, Tuanzebe, Dalot; Matić, Fred; Chong (Lingard 68′), Angel Gomes (Mata 68′), Greenwood; Rashford.

Wolves 0-1 Braga

Goals: None

Assists: None

Wolves got off to a frustrating start in the Europa League group stages as Braga left Molineux with a 1-0 win.

Nuno Espirito Santo’s side enjoyed the lion’s share of possession and largely controlled proceedings but could not convert that into goals.

That has been the recurring theme of their season so far as the chances they did create went begging.

Cutrone had two chances to score against Braga but was not clinical enough

Patrick Cutrone (£5.8m) was probably the most unfortunate not to get any attacking returns as he enjoyed two golden opportunities in the first half.

After some great hold-up play from Raúl Jiménez (£7.3m), the Mexican flung a ball across from the right-flank to Cutrone running through the middle.

The former AC Milan forward also held off the defence well, turned cleverly to bear down on goal but blasted the ball over the bar.

Shortly after, Cutrone was threaded an excellent pass from Matt Doherty (£6.0m), he turned inside the defender and fired an effort wide of the goal.

In the second half, Jiménez showed some signs that he and his colleagues may still not be at the top of their game.

A ball came into the box from left wing-back Jonny (£5.4m) which ran across Jiménez perfectly for a shot, but his swing at it missed completely.

It still fell to Leander Dendoncker (£4.5m), but he overstretched somewhat so did not make ideal contact and goalkeeper Matheus was able to make a save.

Jiménez could not make the most of his opportunities either

Later in the match, Jiménez aimed a tame back-post header from a Willy Boly (£5.0m) cross at Braga’s shot-stopper before Rúben Neves (£5.5m) saw a textbook shot from distance batted away.

Unfortunately for Wolves, Braga did not create too many chances but still finished the match with three points.

In the 71st minute, Ryan Bennett (£5.0m) gave the ball away to Galeno on the right flank, the winger finding Ricardo Horta in space and unmarked on the opposite flank to score.

“It was not a bad performance and we had our chances. They didn’t create much, but the chance that they did have it becomes harder. I think we did enough, we controlled and managed the game, we create and didn’t allow too many chances, we were well organised defensively, but they scored.” – Nuno Espirito Santo

It is possible that Wolves are continuing to suffer from having to chop and change their line-up between Premier League and European commitments after remaining largely unchanged for much of last season.

There were five alterations to the side that lost to Chelsea for the Thursday night encounter.

Doherty, Bennett, Boly, Cutrone and Morgan Gibbs-White (£4.9m) came into the team, with Adama Traoré (£5.0m), Jesus Vallejo (£4.8m), Romain Saïss (£4.4m), Diogo Jota (£6.2m) and Joao Moutinho (£5.5m) dropping out.

Despite progress into the Europa League group stages, it has not been an ideal Premier League campaign for Wolves in 2019/20

Midfielder Gibbs-White highlighted the troubles that Wolves have experienced with their busy schedule this season, furthering the idea that Fantasy managers might be best advised to avoid their assets as long as they are in Europa League action.

“It’s a massive test, playing Thursday and Sunday every week. We’re a small squad but everyone is raring to go. It’s taken its toll and we’re tired, but we’re still working hard and still ready to go for the next game on Sunday. We always believe – we go again Sunday and hopefully we can get the victory at Palace.” – Morgan Gibbs-White

With Wolves currently sat second-bottom in the Premier League, it is clear they need to improve their fortunes for a crucial trip to Crystal Palace in Gameweek 6.

“The reality is that we’re not performing well, we have to analyse and find solutions in the team to improve. We’ve played against good teams, and sometimes you don’t do everything you can in the games. We started the games well, and this must be what we have to do. We must come strong on Sunday and we must react. We have to make decisions and try for solutions for the best of the team because we must go out of this situation, improve our performance and bounce back immediately.” – Nuno Espirito Santo

Wolverhampton Wanderers XI (3-5-2): Patrício; Boly, Coady, Bennett; Jonny, Gibbs-White (Moutinho 67′), Neves, Dendoncker (D Jota 76′), Doherty (Traoré 80′); Cutrone, Jiménez.

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  1. stu92
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 4 Years
    4 years, 6 months ago

    A) Ederson, Cantwell & Abraham (-4)
    B) Ryan, Maddison & Abraham (-8)
    C) Ryan & Son (-4)
    D) Ryan & Maddison (-4) with the intention of bringing Abraham in after Liverpool game

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

      Well cmon who are you taking out and whats your team?!

      1. stu92
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 4 Years
        4 years, 6 months ago

        Ederson* - Ryan
        Robbo - VVD - Digne - Ota - Lunds
        Salah - KDB - Martial* - McGinn - Ceballos
        Pukki - Haller - Greenwood*

        The three players coming out would be Ederson, Martial and Greenwood, trying to figure out what order to take them out!

  2. ★Kuntheman★
    • 8 Years
    4 years, 6 months ago

    My current team:

    Adrian (McGovern)
    Digne Matip Rico (Lundstram, Prodl)
    Sterling Mane De Bruyne Pepe Cantwell
    Abraham Pukki (Haller)

    Should I bench Cantwell for Haller? And should I bench Rico for Lundstram? Those are my only two dilemmas at the moment.

    1. Ask Yourself
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 6 months ago

      Yes you should
      No keep Rico on

      Nice team look at getting Hanley for prodl

      1. ★Kuntheman★
        • 8 Years
        4 years, 6 months ago

        I’m looking at that, yeah. Issue is I have three Norwich already (McGovern) 😆 I picked him over Button because I figured I would need a Norwich spot less than a Brighton spot at the beginning of the season haha

        1. Ask Yourself
          • 7 Years
          4 years, 6 months ago

          Oh ffs hahahaha. That is very annoying. Lundstram will keep you going for a while though. Nice team, hope Pepe pays off for you this week

          1. ★Kuntheman★
            • 8 Years
            4 years, 6 months ago

            He’s my main differential, he’s gotta get up and running sooner or later!

  3. wildnothing
    • 6 Years
    4 years, 6 months ago

    Save ft and gtg? 1,7 itb.

    Pope
    Digne AWB Burn
    Sterling KDB Mount Lanzini
    Agüero (c) Pukki Barnes

    Henderson Cantwell Lundstram Emerson

  4. Greenbackbøøg…
    • 9 Years
    4 years, 6 months ago

    So Lanzini doesn't look to be starting either?

    1. jia you
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 6 months ago

      Crap really, I own Lanzini + Mount!

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

    I presume Rico isn't nailed whatsoever???

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

      Nope
      Use till working
      😀

    2. Mr Peanutbutter
      • 4 Years
      4 years, 6 months ago

      howe doesn't like him much and kelly's back next week

    3. Miguel Sanchez
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 6 months ago

      No - Kelly back soon

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

    Wildcard active after my worst ever start. First RMT this season!

    Heaton (Stelkelberg)

    TAA - Maitland-Niles - Dunk (Lund - Diop)

    Mane - Son - Sterling - Cantwell (Mount, injured this week I know)

    Tammy - Pukki - Big Ashley Barnes

    1. Millie7
      • 10 Years
      4 years, 6 months ago

      maitland niles is not value

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

    Pope (heaton)
    AWB TAA lund (pieters kelly)
    Sterling kdb mount* ceballos (cantwell)
    Kun pukki haller
    1ft, 2.0

    Mount / haller to dendo / auba (-4) yes or no?

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

      No

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

    Lampard on Mason Mount's chances of featuring: "Got a chance. We're trying to get him moving today, it's one I'm going to have to call later on just before the game with another 24 hours in the bank."

    1. have you seen cyan
      • 4 Years
      4 years, 6 months ago

      That’s a no then

      1. FPL Blow-In
        • 11 Years
        4 years, 6 months ago

        Not really.

    2. FPL Blow-In
      • 11 Years
      4 years, 6 months ago

      Hmmm play VVD or Mount

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

        You'd think Mount is either 0 or 90mins, so the one you think will score more.

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

          Start or not in squad* 90 not guaranteed ofc.

          1. FPL Blow-In
            • 11 Years
            4 years, 6 months ago

            Yeah that’s the logic I was using.

      2. shotgunnufc - MANIAC
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        4 years, 6 months ago

        don’t think mount will play tbh, would just start him and he’ll Play 90 or 0 imo

        1. FPL Blow-In
          • 11 Years
          4 years, 6 months ago

          Cheers

    3. Ask Yourself
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 6 months ago

      Same as James. Play cantwell everyone and relax

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

      Mount stays.. Cantwell starts.. Perfect 🙂

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

        😉

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

          You burning your 2ft amey? I might as well do Haller to Tammy now and pretend I had him all along instead of burning it

          1. FPL Blow-In
            • 11 Years
            4 years, 6 months ago

            What about C Wilson?

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

              Can't afford him.. And I don't want to use a transfer on him. I'd just keep haller in that case. Since I'm burning it anyway I'm getting Tammy in

              1. FPL Blow-In
                • 11 Years
                4 years, 6 months ago

                I’m keeping Haller this gw and bringing in Tammy next gw I can’t afford Wilson either. No point in burning a transfer in your case though.

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

            I did the move Keith the 2FTs got me itching to make a move!
            Then have 2 FTs in the bank still next week and the Tammy move is done!

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

              Exactly. I'm lucky he is still 7.3. It's either that or Rico to Hanley. Much prefer getting Tammy in

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

                so whats your team look like with Tammy in? Will you start Mount also or just bench him for Cantwell regardless of the injury news?

          3. Amey
            • 5 Years
            4 years, 6 months ago

            No
            Dunk to Soyuncu on the cards
            What do you think ??
            Next gw, Tammy in for Barnes funded by Digne

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

              good move I think or join us with the Haller to Tammy this week and play Dunk this week?

      2. FPL Blow-In
        • 11 Years
        4 years, 6 months ago

        Yeah Cantwell on it for too long.

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

      Cheers
      Benching him could come back and bite our .... 😀

  9. Fpl-king
    • 6 Years
    4 years, 6 months ago

    Pick 2

    Kun, sterling or kdb

    Or lose Salah and keep those 3?

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

      First 2

  10. Bobby Digital
    • 6 Years
    4 years, 6 months ago

    Ederson
    VVD TAA Digne
    Salah Sterling(c) KDB McGinn Cantwell
    Pukki Abraham

    Button Lundstram Kelly Greenwood

    Team in order? Right captain? 0itb 0FT

  11. dshv
    • 6 Years
    4 years, 6 months ago

    BIG DECISION, PLEASE HELP

    Heaton

    Digne - Vvd - Robbo - Walker

    Salah - Sterling - Dilva - Mount

    Pukki - Wilson
    (Lund, donckey, grenwood)

    Vvd + dilva + dendonker TO .. Son + Rico + Cantwell (-4)
    3-5-2

    1. Yes
    2. No

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

      I like that team as it is maybe just move Mount out?

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

        I want Son, and to lose that double pool defence

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

          Think you’ve made your mind up then. Good luck.

    2. soup natsi
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 6 months ago

      Yes why not

    3. Solano's Trumpet
      • 13 Years
      4 years, 6 months ago

      yes

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

    Here’s my WC so far

    Heaton (Button)
    PVA Cahill Pieters (Lowton Rico)
    Salah Mane Sterling Caldwell (DenD)
    Pukki Abraham Wilson

    0.0 itb it’s punty with such a cheap defense but going to try a Burnley/Palace double up next few GWs as both have good fixtures and are out of Carabao Cup. Wish I had the extra .1 I would have tripled up with Pope.

    1. Mr Peanutbutter
      • 4 Years
      4 years, 6 months ago

      not a fan of doubling on any defense let alone triple. I'd downgrade one of your premiums to upgrade dendo

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

        Why? That would just give him a benching headache

  13. Solano's Trumpet
    • 13 Years
    4 years, 6 months ago

    At a bit of a loss as what to do with this lot? Thinking Kane to Tammy but have Mount. : 1 FT .5 ITB

    Pope (Button)
    TAA Digne Lascelles Lundstrom (Mings)
    Cantwell mount Salah Sterling (Martial)
    Kane Pukki (Greenwood)

    Any help appreciated

  14. checkit_j
    • 4 Years
    4 years, 6 months ago

    Need advice please...

    2 FT - 0.7ITB

    WHO DO I UPGRADE/DOWNGRADE?

    Pope
    VVD -Digne -AWB -Walker
    Sterling -KDB -Salah -Mount
    Pukki -King

    Button - Greenwood - Dend - Rico

    MAYBE?
    King + Defender -> Wilson/Rash/Abraham + Lund/Ota/Zinc??

    Salah + king -> Mane + Wilson?

    1. soup natsi
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 6 months ago

      walker dendoncker > otamendi, cantwell, and start cantwell instead of mount

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

        Worried about Otamendi rotation ?

  15. SirT83
    • 6 Years
    4 years, 6 months ago

    Best midfield for 5.7?

    1. Mr Peanutbutter
      • 4 Years
      4 years, 6 months ago

      mcginn

      1. SirT83
        • 6 Years
        4 years, 6 months ago

        Thanks. Been the one I've thought of. Just wanted a second opinion.

  16. Jones Kusi
    • 5 Years
    4 years, 6 months ago

    What would you go for?
    A. VVD, McGinn, Haller > Lundstram, Cantwell, Auba (c) -4
    B. Robertson, McGinn, Haller > Lowton/def under 4.7, Cantwell, Auba (c) -4
    C. McGinn > Cantwell. Salah/Sterling/Kdb (c)
    D. Something else

    2 FT 0.7 ITB
    Heaton Button
    Robertson VVD Montoya Digne Kelly
    Salah Sterling KDB McGinn Dendoncker
    Pukki Haller Greenwood

    1. soup natsi
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 6 months ago

      why would you sell mcginn with those fixtures

      just do vvd > otamendi and roll the second

      1. Jones Kusi
        • 5 Years
        4 years, 6 months ago

        I don’t feel like they are dangerous enough

  17. BEEZUS
    • 10 Years
    4 years, 6 months ago

    Zinch and Dendock out

    Aurier and Cantwell in

    No hits. Y or N?

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

      Yes all day.

  18. Oscarhed
    • 6 Years
    4 years, 6 months ago

    What do we think of steerling?
    Thinking of pulling him out for Augero.

    Sterling -> aguero
    Rashford -> Aubameyang

    Thoughts?

    1. soup natsi
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 6 months ago

      doesn't compute

    2. The_Fish
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 6 months ago

      Just do Rashford to Auba anyway?

  19. arkom
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 6 months ago

    Any thoughts about this "all out attack City" WC team?

    Pope
    TAA - Digne - Ward
    KDB - Sterling - Richarlison - Cantwell
    Abraham - Pukki - Aguero (c)

    Guendouzi - Lundstram - Söyüncü (Button)

    1. Solano's Trumpet
      • 13 Years
      4 years, 6 months ago

      tis too much city attack, there'' more often be 1 not scoring than there will all 3

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

      Too much sacrifice to get all City. If City don't explode then expect a big red arrow.

    3. Robson-Canoe
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 6 months ago

      No need for Sterling, I'd get Salah or Mané instead.

  20. VanDijksToWatchOutFor
    • 6 Years
    4 years, 6 months ago

    Lampard on Mason Mount's chances of featuring: "Got a chance. We're trying to get him moving today, it's one I'm going to have to call later on just before the game with another 24 hours in the bank."

    Honestly no longer believe coaches after Klopp last year with TAA, Ole with Martial etc. So frustrating. Shocked if he gets minutes.

  21. LLoris
    • 5 Years
    4 years, 6 months ago

    Pick only 1
    A} Aguero
    B) Sterling

    1. Solano's Trumpet
      • 13 Years
      4 years, 6 months ago

      toss a coin mate

  22. gers23
    • 12 Years
    4 years, 6 months ago

    Any obvious use of my two FTs?

    Ryan

    Van Dijk Lowton Digne

    Sterling Salah Mcginn Buendia

    Pukki Kane Wilson

    Button Deo Montoya Lindstrom

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

      kane to auba and roll the other?

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

      Probably mcginn to Cantwell (it’s a triple up but Cantwell is better and should score more this week).

      Montoya downgrade to 4.1/4.0? More room for next week

  23. SirT83
    • 6 Years
    4 years, 6 months ago

    1: Salah, Haller
    2: Auba and Son

    Thoughts?

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

      Thought about moving from 1To 2 for free

      1. SirT83
        • 6 Years
        4 years, 6 months ago

        Yes

  24. potatoace
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    4 years, 6 months ago

    Anyone else considering Capt Kdb over sterling this gw?

    1. SirT83
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 6 months ago

      Not me

    2. sw3nzor
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 6 months ago

      Neither I

    3. Solano's Trumpet
      • 13 Years
      4 years, 6 months ago

      i wouldnt

  25. Bishopool
    • 12 Years
    4 years, 6 months ago

    WOULD YOU??

    Salah and Vardy -> De Bruyne and Aubameyang (-4)

    Next week back again...

    1. SirT83
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 6 months ago

      No, not if you're planning og bringing back.
      I'm considering to go Salah less for next 5-6 GWs.

    2. The_Fish
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 6 months ago

      No

  26. tissae
    • 9 Years
    4 years, 6 months ago

    Frank Lampard reports Mason Mount has a chance of being fit for Sunday’s game. The tackle looked bad but although there was a lot of swelling, there was not major damage. No risks will be taken however.

    1. Twisted Saltergater
      • 14 Years
      4 years, 6 months ago

      Perfect game to bench him and play someone from your bench like Cantwell.

  27. Bruno Bruno!!
    • 8 Years
    4 years, 6 months ago

    Who would you play

    A - Kelly

    B - McGinn

    C - Lundstram

    1. have you seen cyan
      • 4 Years
      4 years, 6 months ago

      McGinn followed by Lunds

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

      A,B,C

    3. soup natsi
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 6 months ago

      B, A, C

    4. FOO FIGHTER
      • 4 Years
      4 years, 6 months ago

      McGinn

  28. revelc
    • 4 Years
    4 years, 6 months ago

    WC Team, would appreciate some help.

    Pope (Stekelenburg)
    TAA - Digne - Lundstram (Pieters - Rico)
    Salah - Son - Cantwell - Mount (Hayden)
    Kun (C) - Wilson - Pukki

    What do you think?

    1. soup natsi
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 6 months ago

      I wouldn't get pieters

    2. sw3nzor
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 6 months ago

      I would pick Adrián instead of Pope. TAA too expensive with the current form of Liverpool defense. Even thought the potential assists he probably make. The points he has atm mostly because of a goal that meant as a cross. I would pick Abraham over Wilson. Not picking any City players on midfield is a bit of a gamble. Reconsider the Lundstram pick as a starter defender in a 3-4-3.

  29. LIARS POKER
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 6 months ago

    Finished in the top 100 last season and this year I'm languishing around 1.5m and realistically won't get anywhere near even the top 10k which is depressing.

    Last season was all down to my good start lowest rank all season was GW1, it's just so much easier to maintain a good rank than it is to chase as by this point everyone has similar teams and at worst you are a week or 2 off each bandwagon.

    Time to take some big risks!

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

      far too soon to be taking big risks. Save that for the second half of the season.

    2. shotgunnufc - MANIAC
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      4 years, 6 months ago

      too soon for risks, it’s a long season

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

    Have Mane on my WC but can afford Salah as it stands.

    Also don't have Sterling. Have kdb

    What would u do?

    1. sw3nzor
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 6 months ago

      This is exactly what I would do if I would have my WC still.
      But we will see tomorrow, is Sterling still worth the money over Mane or not.