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.

1,735 Comments Post a Comment
  1. OverTinker
    • 5 Years
    4 years, 6 months ago

    I am playing Lowton and the subs are in the following order
    1. Lundstram
    2. Soyuncu
    3. Greenwood

    Should I change anything??

    1. Surfeit of Lampteys
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 6 months ago

      Yeh too many e's in your username.

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

        what?

        1. Surfeit of Lampteys
          • 6 Years
          4 years, 6 months ago

          Lol not enough n's now

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

            Now suggest something please 😀

  2. RAFA THE GAFFA
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 6 months ago

    Pages flying!!! 🙂

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

      I wonder how many times mount has been written here in the last twenty four hours. I’m going with 20,000+ times

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

        Yup, we need more James/Lanzini talk cuz I have no idea what to do

      2. RAFA THE GAFFA
        • 7 Years
        4 years, 6 months ago

        Aye. Huge a mount

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

          😀

  3. No Totti No Party
    • 12 Years
    4 years, 6 months ago

    Sterling Wesley Haller VVD ->OUT
    Aguero Auba Cantwell Otamendi IN
    -8 Y or N ?

    1. Lecky Legs FC
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 6 months ago

      N

    2. The Wise Owl
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 6 months ago

      Go with your gut.

    3. That Fantasy Guy
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 6 months ago

      Is it possible to just do the first 3 on each of those?

      1. No Totti No Party
        • 12 Years
        4 years, 6 months ago

        No, need some more cash vvd - ota is 1.1

  4. Over Midwicket
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    4 years, 6 months ago

    Can't decide between Sterling + Haller out to ->

    A) Wilson + Son (can get Tammy in next week)
    B) Auba(c) + Son (-4 with Emerson to a cheapie and can't get Tammy next week)

    Pope.
    TAA. Dunk. Lundstram.
    Salah. Sterling. KDB. Cantwell.
    Pukki. Barnes. Haller.

    4.0. Mount. Emerson. Soyoncu.

    1. sunzip14
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 6 months ago

      A

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

      Sterling and Haller both have the fixtures...

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

    Based on Lampard's comments, Mount owners, starting him?

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

      Selling

    2. sunzip14
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 6 months ago

      Starting him knowing almost certainly that he will not play.

    3. No Totti No Party
      • 12 Years
      4 years, 6 months ago

      yes

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

      Would keep him if I kept him for this long. You'd want a Che player anyway for their easy fixture-run starting next week. I'm actually looking at bringing him or a chelski defender into my team.

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

      thanks all, the news sound good

  6. sunzip14
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 6 months ago

    Start Rico or Montoya?

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

    Play Robinson or Lundstrum?

  8. That Fantasy Guy
    • 9 Years
    4 years, 6 months ago

    Bottomed
    Hi all please have a quick vote on the WC Team.

    1.
    Pope - button
    DIGNE - tomori - Lundstrum - Rico - Pieters
    Mane - STERLING - cantwell - son - Dendoncker
    Abraham - pukki - Aubameyang
    0.0 itb

    2.
    Pope - button
    TAA - tomori - Lundstrum - Rico - Pieters
    Mane - KDB - cantwell - son - Dendoncker
    Abraham - pukki - Aubameyang
    1.3 itb

    3.
    Pope - button
    TAA - tomori - Lundstrum - Rico - Lowton
    Mane - MOUNT - cantwell - son - Dendoncker
    AGUERO - pukki - Aubameyang
    0.0 itb

    4.
    Pope - button
    TAA - tomori - Lundstrum - Rico - Lowton
    Mane - KDB - cantwell - son - Dendoncker
    AGUERO - pukki - ABRAHAM
    0.4 itb

    Cheers

    1. Bonus magnet
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 6 months ago

      4 should run away with it

      1. That Fantasy Guy
        • 9 Years
        4 years, 6 months ago

        No Worries about Auba?

    2. Dr Ennet
      • 13 Years
      4 years, 6 months ago

      Agree with above. Would go for 4.

      1. That Fantasy Guy
        • 9 Years
        4 years, 6 months ago

        Not worried about Auba?

        1. Dr Ennet
          • 13 Years
          4 years, 6 months ago

          Always worried about Auba mate but you cannot have them all unfortunately. Just think 4 is more balanced.

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

      4 is the standout for me and very similar to my current WC, however I've got a 2nd 4.0 instead of Lowton, so not quite as good. What are your thoughts on Tomori as a starter if you only have Lund & Rico to rotate with?

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

        Forgot to mention, I went with the backline of TAA Otamendi Tomori (Lund, Rico). Do you know think upping one of your 2 4.5s is worth it?

  9. Pieterke30
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 6 months ago

    Ok, Frank, we know CHO has signed a new contract. But when does he start playing again? That’s what we want to know. He never talks abt that in his pressers it seems.

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

      Tammy CHO Mount triple up 😮
      Bloody hell

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

    Please Predict scoreline of Chelsea-Pool game ....

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

      3-1 to pool or 3-0 to pool

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

        Cheers

    2. Pieterke30
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 6 months ago

      1-3

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

        Exactly same in my mind.
        Thank you 🙂

    3. sunzip14
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 6 months ago

      0-0

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

        Interesting

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

      0-2

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

        Cheers mate

    5. RAFA THE GAFFA
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 6 months ago

      1-4 or 2-4

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

        Wohh
        Love it. Biased or think we're in for a tasty main event 😉

        1. RAFA THE GAFFA
          • 7 Years
          4 years, 6 months ago

          Most Chelsea games have been high scoring. And pool are deadly up front. Could be 2-2, 2-3. Just fancy goals

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

            Cheers
            Appreciate it

    6. Prince of Persia
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 6 months ago

      2-2

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

        Cheers

    7. Bonus magnet
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 6 months ago

      0-0 till 88th minute and a deflected over hit cross from TAA wins it

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

        Another OG for Tammy ??
        😛

    8. drughi
      • 14 Years
      4 years, 6 months ago

      0-2

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

        Routine Pool victory.
        Cheers mate
        Going with Mo © so checking about how people see game being ahead of it 🙂

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

          Not captaining Mo as I don’t want to wait so long for captain points 🙂

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

            I'm the opposite... I like my captain late in the GW.

    9. OverTinker
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 6 months ago

      Mount 2 - 3 Liverpool

  11. Prince of Persia
    • 9 Years
    4 years, 6 months ago

    I was on wildcard Team A last night but today tempted to bring Son in. So I have made some changes to fit him. Which one is better in your opinion?

    Team A:
    Leno-Button
    TAA-Otamendi-Aurier-Lundstram-Hanley
    Salah-KDB-Mount-James-Cantwell
    Aguero-Abraham-Pukki

    Team B:
    Leno-Button
    TAA-Tomori-Aurier-Lundstram-Hanley
    Mane-KDB-Son-Dendoncker-Cantwell
    Aguero-Abraham-Pukki

    1. That Fantasy Guy
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 6 months ago

      B and its looking like one of the teams im trying to build too. Auba not tempting>

      1. Prince of Persia
        • 9 Years
        4 years, 6 months ago

        The only problem with Team B is being without Salah and it's scary to me. You think Mane will do the trick?

    2. Bonus magnet
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 6 months ago

      B with Son is better but i would get rid of Aurier

      1. Bonus magnet
        • 7 Years
        4 years, 6 months ago

        downgrade leno->4.5 and upgrade Aurier eg to Ota

        1. Prince of Persia
          • 9 Years
          4 years, 6 months ago

          Thanks for your recommendation.

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

      I like B

      1. Prince of Persia
        • 9 Years
        4 years, 6 months ago

        Thanks.

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

    Anyone starting kelly?

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

      oh yes.

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

        You think he is starting? I fear a late sub..

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

      CRY Kelly?

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

    Thoughts on my wildcard pls, anything obvious missing other than a Pool defender

    Pope

    Digne, Soyuncu, Cahill

    Mane, DeBruyne, Sterling, Son

    Barnes, Pukki, C Wilson

    Bench:- Stekelenberg, Rico, Lund, Dreher

    1. how now brown cow
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 6 months ago

      Not sold on tammy?

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

        I suppose it is either him or wilson but the Pool game put me off. Not sure if he will keep scoring as well as he has

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

      Would have Abra for Barnes and Aguero for Sterling

  14. JonnyOnionRings
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    4 years, 6 months ago

    Thoughts on this WC team?

    Original team
    Pope-Button
    AWB-Zinc-TAA-Lund-Digne
    Sterling-Salah-Mount-KDB-Donker
    Barnes-Pukki-Greenwood

    WC Team
    Pope-Button
    Aurier-Digne-Otemendi-Rico-Lund
    Mane-KDB-Cantwell-Mount-Donker
    Aguero-Auba-Pukki

    I am currently 880k in the world and feel these changes could help alot as the WC players have some good fixtures coming up. Plus it feels like everyone has my original team and its quite boring.

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

      yeah I like it to be honest. You've still got a decent defence and some good differentials up front. Plus you've got Liv attack covered.

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

        That was my feeling as well. The defence should still get points and Mane and Salah should be both great for points. Thanks for the reply mate

      2. The Ejiptian King
        • 5 Years
        4 years, 6 months ago

        Who are the differentials there?

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

          I think 2 premiums up front is a differential

  15. LABILLETHEGOAT
    • 11 Years
    4 years, 6 months ago

    Guys my team at the moment, 1.6 ITB 1FT:
    Pope (Button)
    VVD, Pieters, Digne, Rico, (Lund)
    Salah, Sterling, Mount, Cantwell (Martial)
    Kane, Pukki, (Greenwood)

    Currently top of my league only just. I've been thinking of doing my WC this week. If not should I just take a -4 hit and take Kane and martial out? Don't know what to do

  16. The Left Duke #3
    • 9 Years
    4 years, 6 months ago

    Best captaincy pick from these 3....don't have Kun

    A) Sterling
    B) KDB
    C) Salah

    1. The Wise Owl
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 6 months ago

      Salah based on past experiences.

    2. chilli con kone
      • 10 Years
      4 years, 6 months ago

      A I think he starts

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

      Exactly my debate

      The vast majority on here are certain it is Sterling.

      I am starting to think KDB may be the man for the job...

      1. The Left Duke #3
        • 9 Years
        4 years, 6 months ago

        It's a kind of safe choice though rather than the one you'll think will score the most points.

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

          Have you seen KDB’s stats?!

          It’s not just safe. It’s evidenced!

    4. Prince of Persia
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 6 months ago

      A

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

      D) son

      1. The Left Duke #3
        • 9 Years
        4 years, 6 months ago

        don't own pal. I want him though 😉

  17. Shakshuka
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    4 years, 6 months ago

    Good to go? Start Rico ahead of AWB or Mount? 1FT, 0 ITB. Cheers!

    Ryan
    AWB Otamendi Robbo Digne
    Sterling (C) Salah (V) KDB Mount*
    Pukki Haller

    Button Rico Dendocker Greenwood

    1. chilli con kone
      • 10 Years
      4 years, 6 months ago

      don’t start Rico
      Yes

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

        Thx!

  18. yakirh
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 6 months ago

    Who to play? (Basically my Mount sub)
    A. Lundstrum
    B. Hayden

    1. chilli con kone
      • 10 Years
      4 years, 6 months ago

      A

    2. Dr Ennet
      • 13 Years
      4 years, 6 months ago

      B

  19. drughi
    • 14 Years
    4 years, 6 months ago

    Would be nice if coleman surprised me with a CS and an assist plus bonus for 11 points

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

      Guessing all Coleman owners would want this. I want my players to do well too.

    2. The Ejiptian King
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 6 months ago

      More than 1 point would be a surprise at this stage.

  20. chilli con kone
    • 10 Years
    4 years, 6 months ago

    Do we think Martin Kelly is fit now?

  21. Dr Ennet
    • 13 Years
    4 years, 6 months ago

    Repost due to the immense amount of posts 🙂

    Good afternoon all!

    Played my wildcard and the core of my team is:

    Pope / Button
    TAA / Söyüncü / Lundstram / * / *
    KDB / Son / Cantwell / * / *
    Aguero / Pukki / Tammy

    Which option appeals most:

    A) Lowton, Ota, Mané, Hayden
    B) Rico, Hanley, Mané, Mount
    C) Lowton, Rico, Salah, Hayden

    Cheers!

    1. That Fantasy Guy
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 6 months ago

      I think its B for me

      1. Dr Ennet
        • 13 Years
        4 years, 6 months ago

        Cheers mate!

  22. lankdog
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 6 months ago

    This team worth WCing?

    Ryan
    TAA Digne Zinch
    Salah Sterling Dilva Mount
    Vardy Jota Adams
    Button Dendoncker Montoya Rico
    2 FTs

    Thinking of changing to something like

    Pope
    Zinch Soyuncu Mings(or other 4.5)
    Sterling KDB Son Mount
    Auba Pukki Abraham
    Button Cantwell Lundstram Rico

    1. Dr Ennet
      • 13 Years
      4 years, 6 months ago

      Seems a bit late to be wildcarding with Friday night deadline. Would probably do the 2 FTs and wildcard after deadline tonight.

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

        I don’t have enoug by time during the weeks to play the value game so I’m not really arsed about that tbh, see your point though

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

    Which one for the 5th mid spot?
    A. Guendouzi
    B. Hayden

    1. Dr Ennet
      • 13 Years
      4 years, 6 months ago

      Coin toss.

  24. Fernando Torres
    • 12 Years
    4 years, 6 months ago

    A) Auba + Dilva + Mings
    B) Abraham + KDB + Mendy

    First to 2.

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

      B

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

      B, though not convinced by Mendy pick

    3. That Fantasy Guy
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 6 months ago

      B and get another DEF until City sure up a bit

    4. Dr Ennet
      • 13 Years
      4 years, 6 months ago

      B

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

    Who would you bench here..

    A - Ceballos
    B - Yarmolenko
    C - Cantwell

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

      B

  26. damiang2233
    • 14 Years
    4 years, 6 months ago

    Any news on Mount injury? is he fit for the weekend?

    1. chilli con kone
      • 10 Years
      4 years, 6 months ago

      Read scout tweets

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

      No idea

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

      That's some Grade A trolling right there for someone who has been around these parts 9 years!

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

      9 years and you have numbers in your name, no grav and a question that's been answered by a press conference less than an hour ago? Surely this is some freaky Friday thing 🙂

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

        hahahaha. Captain and Vice Keith?

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

    Start one of and why
    A) Hayden
    B) Cantwell

    1. chilli con kone
      • 10 Years
      4 years, 6 months ago

      Cantwell obviously

      Cant believe you’re even thinking about it

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

      B he is a forward

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

      Cantwell

    4. Dr Ennet
      • 13 Years
      4 years, 6 months ago

      B) Simply better player with more chances of scoring goals.

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

      Kill me now

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

    G2G? Feels like I’ve had to waste my transfers this week.
    Heaton
    Robertson, Digne, Lundstrum
    Sterling, Salah, KDB, Mount, Cantwell
    Pukki, Haller
    Jota, Rico, Cathcart

  29. Energetics
    • 9 Years
    4 years, 6 months ago

    Pope Button
    TAA Digne Otamendi Mings Lundy
    Salah KDB Mount McGinn Cantwell
    Aguero Pukki Barnes

    0.2 ITB

    Looking ahead I want Tammy but which option?

    A. Barnes & Mings to Tammy & 4.1 DEF
    B. Barnes & Aguero to Tammy & Aubameyang (+0.6 to upgrade elsewhere)

  30. jdp219
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 6 months ago

    Who as your third defender in a 343?

    1) Lowton - doubled w/ Pope; have Pukki and Cantwell, too
    2) Lundstram - Everton away
    3) Rico - will he play?