Scout Notes

Salah continues home scoring run as Abraham ends recent drought

There were some important goals for Fantasy Premier League managers in Wednesday night’s Champions League matches.

With some big decisions looming ahead of Gameweek 8, several key players impressed in European action.

However, performances from both Liverpool and Chelsea might have one or two concerned about the defensive assets on offer…

Liverpool 4-3 Salzburg

Goals: Sadio Mané (£11.6m), Andrew Robertson (£6.9m), Mohamed Salah x2 (£12.5m)

Assists: Roberto Firmino x3 (£9.6m), Trent Alexander-Arnold (£7.2m)

In Liverpool’s 4-3 win over Salzburg, Mohamed Salah (£12.5m) proved just how much he enjoys scoring at Anfield this season.

The Egyptian found the net twice on Wednesday night, taking his goal tally at home in 2019/20 to six in four matches.

That may be of encouragement to Salah’s owners heading into a Gameweek 8 meeting with Leicester at Anfield, amid questions over whether he is still worth the money.

While the Foxes may bring a more organised defence to Merseyside than Salzburg did, Salah remains without a blank in front of his own supporters this season.

Salah slams home Liverpool’s winning goal on Wednesday night

His first goal on Wednesday night was admittedly helped by visiting goalkeeper Cican Stankovic, who poorly parried Roberto Firmino‘s (£9.6m) header into Salah’s path but the second strike was impressive.

With Liverpool having surrendered their 3-0 lead and in need of some inspiration going forward, it was Salah’s determination that told as he got into a position to latch onto the end of another Firmino header and blast a winning goal past the goalkeeper in front of the Kop End.

Salah could have arguably come away from this match with further attacking returns if he had been a bit more on his game, which could indicate more to come on Saturday afternoon.

Mané opened the scoring for Liverpool against Salzburg

The same goes for Sadio Mané (£11.6m) who enjoyed an excellent first half and probably should have scored more than his one goal.

The Senegalese international opened the scoring after an excellent run around the back, an exchange with Firmino and a clever finish under the goalkeeper.

Mané now has three goals at Anfield this season, having blanked in his first two of the campaign, against Norwich (Gameweek 1) and Arsenal (Gameweek 3).

Even though he failed to get on the scoresheet midweek, this was a game where Firmino still had a big impact.

Firmino continues to be an important part of Liverpool’s attack

He was involved in three of Liverpool’s four goals, providing the key pass for two of them and prompting another with his shot saved by the goalkeeper.

The Brazilian’s record at Anfield has also been impressive this season, Wednesday night taking his attacking return tally there in all competitions to six, although all of them have been assists.

Amid talk of his viability against the likes Salah or Mané, Firmino’s current form could help his case although it may be hard to say he offers the same of goal threat as his attacking colleagues.

Liverpool conceded three times on Wednesday night

While interest in Liverpool attacking assets may have been boosted by their display at Anfield, owners of defensive ones may have been somewhat concerned.

Despite soaring into a 3-0 lead, the Reds surrendered it and conceded three times in a 20-minute spell, once before half-time and twice after it.

Salzburg certainly forced the issue by changing their system, pushing a man out of midfield and into a more advanced position beyond Liverpool’s central trio of Georginio Wijnaldum (£5.4m), Fabinho (£5.5m) and Jordan Henderson (£5.4m).

However, in the absence of the injured Joel Matip (£5.5m), there were still poor performances in the backline that probably further hammer nails into the coffin of a Liverpool defensive double-up, especially considering their upcoming fixtures.

Gomez did not have the best of nights against Salzburg

Joe Gomez (£5.2m) came in for Matip and had a particularly poor game.

He and Trent Alexander-Arnold (£7.2m) were caught of position by a quick free-kick for the second goal, which allowed Hwang Hee-Chan to cross for Takumi Minamino, who found the back of the net.

Gomez was at his worst for the third goal, although Alexander-Arnold should arguably also take some of the blame.

Substitute Erling Håland was positioned between the two players in the six-yard box with the ball out on Liverpool’s left and neither one of them picked him up.

Gomez attempted to direct Alexander-Arnold to get closer to the centre-forward before the ball came in but never looked over his shoulder to check if he had been picked up – which he hadn’t.

That left Håland completely free to tap in Minamino’s cross when it inevitably arrived.

Wednesday night saw a rare poor performance from van Dijk

It must also be said that Virgil van Dijk (£6.5m) also endured a rare poor game. He could have arguably done a better job cutting out Minamino’s cross for the third goal and was also left somewhat wrong-footed by Hwang for Salzburg’s first goal of the night.

Such a below-par performance from Liverpool’s defence may have inspired confidence in Leicester’s attacking players, especially given the Foxes’ impressive start to the campaign. If Matip continues to be absent on Saturday that may also give Brendan Rodgers’ side a boost.

“Christian Fuchs was here tonight as a pundit and all of the others [Leicester players] were on the sofa and watched the game, so that’s slightly different preparation for that game. I am sure Brendan Rodgers thinks if we protect like we did tonight then Jamie Vardy will probably run through five times alone on the goalkeeper.” – Jurgen Klopp

However, Liverpool’s defensive prospects were not helped in this match by some poor game management by players further forward.

Even while the score was at 3-1, there was perhaps too much adventurous counter-attacking play from the hosts, when such a winning position did not call for it.

This left lots of space for Salzburg to work in and create problems for Liverpool.

“The main problem was that we tried to finish our situations off through the middle of the park; they had one midfielder less in the defensive [area] because they took a bit more risk and left a No.10 in between the lines. So they had one midfielder less and we still tried to push through the centre. We lost the balls there, they passed the ball to the No.10, he could turn at the back of Fabinho, could turn and counter-attack. That changed the momentum of the game.” – Jurgen Klopp

“They scored their goal, then at half-time we tried to adjust but all the goals they scored – first goal, we lost the ball easy; second or third goal, we lost the ball easy. Counter-attacks, when you are 3-1 up, makes not a lot of sense.” – Jurgen Klopp

Milner stamped his authority on midfield to give Liverpool more control on the match

Klopp solved this problem by changing his own system to suit the visitors.

James Milner (£5.3m) replaced Henderson to bring some control to Liverpool’s midfield while the introduction of Divock Origi (£5.3m) for Wijnaldum shifted the formation from a 4-3-3 to a 4-2-3-1.

Milner sat deep with Fabinho to protect the defence, while Origi, Mané and Salah supported Firmino as a front-four.

“We changed the system as well, to give them a few more questions. One of the problems of the game was maybe that in the first half an hour the boys had to work really hard for it but it felt so easy – pass the ball left, accelerate, being in the half-space. I don’t know how often we had a midfielder in completely free space – Gini or Sadio, we pass the ball through the last line or from the full-back, they were completely free and could turn. The only thing they changed was to a diamond, and then in a few different areas a bit more man-orientated. You still have to get the ball but be orientated, turn if there is no pressure. We now felt pressure from everywhere that was not there, so we passed all these balls back to the centre-half and tried to do something. I was already shouting in the first half that we had to use our structure again. But that’s obviously easier said than done. There are a lot of things to learn from, a lot of things to improve but still, the target before the game was winning – now we did, so I’m obviously fine with that. Now let’s carry on.” – Jurgen Klopp

Andrew Robertson scored his first goal of the season on Wednesday night

Perhaps the only encouraging factors to take away from Liverpool’s defence was the continued attacking threat offered by Alexander-Arnold and left-back Andrew Robertson (£6.9m).

Both players made big contributions to the Reds’ play going forward and there was a much-deserved first goal of the campaign for Robertson.

He made a surging run out from the back into a centre-forward’s position so that he was in the right place on the near post when Alexander-Arnold’s cross came in.

The ball flashed across the Scottish international who tapped it home with the composure one would expect from Salah or Mané.

“It was a nice one to be fair! I quite enjoyed it! Running front stick, being the furthest man up the pitch, that’s not usually me but I think I started it and cut into Hendo and then look, I know what Trent’s delivery’s like and I knew that nine out of 10 are pinpoint accurate. I knew if I could get in front of the defender then I had a chance and it was just about making a clean connection. Luckily I did it and it’s the first goal of the season, obviously the first one in the Champions League. I hope to add more this season and hopefully, it’s the first of a couple I get.” – Andrew Robertson

Liverpool XI (4-3-3): Adrian; Robertson, van Dijk, Gomez, Alexander-Arnold; Wijnaldum (Origi 64′), Fabinho, Henderson (Milner 62′); Mané, Firmino, Salah (Keïta 90+1′).

Lille 1-2 Chelsea

Goals: Tammy Abraham (£7.6m), Willian (£7.0m)

Assists: Fikayo Tomori (£4.6m), Callum Hudson-Odoi (£5.9m)

Tammy Abraham ended a three-match run without a goal by scoring in the Champions League for the first time on Wednesday night.

That will encourage his owners who have now experienced two FPL blanks in a row.

Now with eight goals in all competitions this season for Chelsea, it is worth pointing out that six of these have been registered away from home, Abraham blanking in four of his five at Stamford Bridge.

If that trend were to continue it might cause some concern for the Gameweek 9 visit of Newcastle to Stamford Bridge, but the next four matches see Chelsea away from home three times.

Abraham celebrates scoring his first-ever Champions League goal

“Tammy’s performance was more of the same of what we’re seeing. He’s hungry for goals. He’s physical, he gives everything for the team and has quality when the ball is at his feet. Of course, there is some improvement to be had but he’s showing that.” – Frank Lampard

Frank Lampard does, of course, have options to rotate Abraham out of the starting XI for any given match, with Michy Batshuayi (£6.6m) and Olivier Giroud (£6.7m) waiting in the wings.

However, given that the manager has indicated this will only happen if Abraham’s levels drop, the fact the player is in form and earning praise from Lampard is good news for his Fantasy owners.

“It’s competitive because the minute Tammy’s levels drop we’ll look to Giroud and Batshuayi and if they are pushing him if they can come in and make a difference. At the minute Tammy is doing really well. For his first Champions League goal, we’ll see many more I hope and many more performances like tonight.” – Frank Lampard

After going with 4-3-3 in the win over Brighton, Lampard lined his Chelsea side up in a 3-4-2-1 formation against Lille which made for some interesting Fantasy talking points.

Tomori continues to look like a promising FPL asset

The three-man defence was made up of Cesar Azpilicueta (£5.9m), Kurt Zouma (£4.8m) and Fikayo Tomori (£4.6m), the latter getting his second attacking return of the campaign.

With the 3-4-2-1 set-up, it allowed the centre-backs to get involved in distribution a little more, and Tomori was the one who played the ball in for Abraham’s opening goal.

However, it must be said that the young centre-back was fortunate on two occasions not to cost his side the three points in the closing stages.

While in possession at the back, he showed too much of the ball to striker Victor Osimhen in the 88th minute, who chased him down and latched onto an undercooked pass back to Kepa Arrizabalaga (£5.5m).

Thankfully, the goalkeeper bailed him out and snatched the ball back cleanly, despite claims from the home fans for a penalty.

A few minutes later Tomori and Kepa got into a mix-up once again. This time it was the goalkeeper whose pass did not reach its intended destination, communication between him and the defender breaking down. Osimhen again found himself in possession in a dangerous area but Kepa dove at his feet to reclaim the ball once again.

“In preparation for this game, watching (Osimhen’s) performances and now knowing his story as well – he was hugely impressive. I knew tonight would be a very tough night for our defenders. Not just from him but their attacking threat. His performance individually was really good. He gave our defenders a problem all the time.” – Frank Lampard

Azpilicueta played at centre-back, allowing James to play at right wing-back

Azpilicueta occupying one of the centre-back slots allowed Reece James (£5.0m) to start at right wing-back, indicating that his first involvement in Premier League matches may not be too far around the corner.

The promising defender played 67 minutes and was largely solid, although did pick up a bad yellow card.

Lampard explained after the game that James’ withdrawal was not related to injury or the yellow card, he simply made a tactical change, by bringing on Callum Hudson-Odoi (£5.9m) to take the pressure off the Champions League debutant.

“There were loads of signs of team improvement tonight and from individuals – Reece James, for instance, thrown into his first game in the Champions League and he looked so comfortable. The only reason I changed was tactical and because he hasn’t had many games.” – Frank Lampard

Alonso was a key attacking outlet for Chelsea in France

On the opposite flank of Chelsea’s midfield was left wing-back Marcos Alonso (£6.2m) who appears to be slowly returning to the Fantasy asset we had become accustomed to.

He got forward regularly against Lille and played some excellent balls into the box. During the first half, he could have got himself an assist as he set up Mason Mount (£6.7m) for a shot that was blocked.

However, as we should probably expect by now, Alonso was somewhat suspect defensively, beaten several times by Lille wide-man Jonathan Bamba.

That said, Chelsea looked considerably more likely to concede from set-pieces than from open play.

They were boosted by the return of N’Golo Kanté (£5.0m) from a hamstring injury in the middle of the park where he played 90 minutes Jorginho (£5.0m).

However, their defending from corners was certainly questionable. Nobody picked up Osimhen well enough in the first half, who found it too easy to head beyond Kepa.

Meanwhile, Lille’s other big chance in the game came when Benjamin André was left unmarked to steer an effort wide of the post.

“Set pieces are a problem for us and we have to keep working on them even more.” – Frank Lampard

Willian scored an excellent winning goal against Lille

As already mentioned, Hudson-Odoi featured as a second-half substitute but his impact was big.

He provided an excellent cross in the 77th minute, which looped over everyone in the box to find Willian on the far side.

His volley beat the goalkeeper via a bounce off the ground to win the game, making it two goals in as many games in all competitions for the Brazilian.

“I’ve got no news on the Willian contract. That’s a conversation between Willian’s representatives and the club. Everyone can see I’m happy with how Willian is playing and the way he is playing.” – Frank Lampard

Chelsea XI (3-4-2-1): Kepa; Tomori, Zouma, Azpilicueta; Alonso, Jorginho, Kanté, R James (Hudson-Odoi 67′); Mount (Kovačić 87′), Willian (Pedro 85′); Abraham.

Lessons Learned from Gameweek 7

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  1. ‘Tis the Season
    • 5 Years
    4 years, 5 months ago

    Totally ignored.. Sa’le’vie, let’s try again.

    0.1itb 2ft
    Pope
    TAA LUND HANLEY
    SON RAZ MANE CANTWELL
    AUBA TAMMY PUKKI
    Subs RICO SOY HAYDEN

    I am looking to bring in Mahrez, fredricks and mount for MANE, HAYDEN and HANLEY for a -4
    OR
    just Mahrez, fredricks for free.

    Help

    1. ‘Tis the Season
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 5 months ago

      Lol sorry about top of page,, not intentional..

    2. Eze Really?
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 5 months ago

      Sorry but who do Hayden Hanley and Fredricks play for? Only Joking but why would you own these guys?

      1. ‘Tis the Season
        • 5 Years
        4 years, 5 months ago

        Hanley - Norwich home to villa. No idea why I picked him!
        Fredricks - home to palace and in form. Better than Hanley. Tomori instead? I think Southampton will score with Ings playing well..
        Hayden - cheap but but cheerful. Terrible choice

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

      I believe its Cest' la' vie'

      I would be inclined to keep Mane. Just feels wrong to go without a Liverpool mid, they aren't the sexiest picks right now but still getting points, rotation proof and fixture proof.

      Mahrez probably doesn't start this week so I would do it only if KDB if confirmed out for more than just GW8.

      I would roll the FT, gtg.

      1. Eze Really?
        • 9 Years
        4 years, 5 months ago

        Why Mahrez non starter?

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

          My best guess having watched Pep for a while now.
          An attacking player who played the full 90 at the weekend and midweek in the CL hardly ever gets the nod.

          1. Flaming Flamingo
            • 7 Years
            4 years, 5 months ago

            Playing the full 90 in this context was a good thing though, given they were level when he took Bernardo off. Also, the turnaround is Tuesday - Sunday so fatigue shouldn't be an issue. You could be right of course, but I think Mahrez starts personally.

            1. ‘Tis the Season
              • 5 Years
              4 years, 5 months ago

              I am on the same page FLAMINGO. He starts I reckon.

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

                Yeah, and what will stop him from starting Sterling and Bilva on the flanks? Played 35 and 55 mins midweek respectively. Bilva didn't have a good game, doesn't mean he isn't still world-class and one of Pep's favorite. Was ineffective when started with Mahrez on the opposite flank maybe because both are left footed and neither is pacy like sterling.

                But Bilva and Sterling is the easy choice for Pep this week imo.

                1. ‘Tis the Season
                  • 5 Years
                  4 years, 5 months ago

                  Bsilva ban might come into his choice if City decide to bite the bullet and take early ban and not wait until 9th Oct deadline

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

                    My money is on him not receiving a ban at all.

                    1. ‘Tis the Season
                      • 5 Years
                      4 years, 5 months ago

                      Haven’t FIFA already ruled. City choice to appeal? frivolous maybe..

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

                        FA have charged him with misconduct. Nowhere do they mention a ban, in fact, A 6 match ban is only for face to face misconduct, I read the rule myself.

                        The ban stuff is all clickbait and sensationalized media stories as usual. Don't believe it till it happens

                      2. ‘Tis the Season
                        • 5 Years
                        4 years, 5 months ago

                        Interesting. Thanks for the insight bud

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

              Maybe, maybe not. Not sure Mahrez himself knows yet.
              Just Pep and maybe arteta and few others.

        2. ‘Tis the Season
          • 5 Years
          4 years, 5 months ago

          He may start ..no..
          No one knows with so many first choice Players playing loads of mins in CL

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

            I would not remove a guaranteed starting Mane playing at Anfield no matter the opposition, for player who is arguably a starting doubt.

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

              It has got punishment with a haul and no show written all over it.

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

        Ahh you have 2Fts, my bad.

        Just get someone better for Hayden I guess. Team looks strong. g2g

      3. ‘Tis the Season
        • 5 Years
        4 years, 5 months ago

        Great advice albeit some random grammar comment..lol
        How sure are you Mahrez doesn’t play..he is flying down the right lately but I know he is far breed with KDB but even so, this city side are so creative they could easily still haul.

    4. Ask Yourself
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 5 months ago

      I believe it’s “saliva”

      Just Mahrez and get a good defender in instead of fabianski-less Fred

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

        XD

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

          OK clearly I don't know how to make that closed eyes laughing emoji here

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

            X-) X-D X)

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

              Fail

            2. ‘Tis the Season
              • 5 Years
              4 years, 5 months ago

              Is this some PEP code Afri who’s starting..where’s TURING when you need him. FPL’s ENIGMA right here folks!

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

                My attempt to make a simple emoji that people here regualry make.

                Quite the opposite of an enigma lol

    5. Maximus Bonimus Pointimus
      • 14 Years
      4 years, 5 months ago

      I a,ways thought it was “Say Lovee?” But in a thick welsh accent

      Everyday’s a school day

      1. ‘Tis the Season
        • 5 Years
        4 years, 5 months ago

        Lol. Enjoyed this. My Walsh isn’t great though..

        1. Maximus Bonimus Pointimus
          • 14 Years
          4 years, 5 months ago

          It’s like cutting off your nose despite your face

        1. ‘Tis the Season
          • 5 Years
          4 years, 5 months ago

          ‘Do not want French lessons thanks’ says enough right there.
          c’est la vie Is the answer to the French of the day. Class dismissed

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

            I learned it from a song by Khalid, for what its worth

            1. panda07
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 11 Years
              4 years, 5 months ago

              I thought this was where most people learned it?
              https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UvjLgjtJKsc

              Fight like me da!

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

                hahah yeah I have seen this as well

  2. Sarriball Time
    • 5 Years
    4 years, 5 months ago

    Will Aguero start against Wolves...?

    1. ‘Tis the Season
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 5 months ago

      ‘Rubs PEP’s crystal Balls’
      Not likely

    2. _Gunner
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 5 months ago

      no one knows
      I think he will start though

    3. La Roja
      • 12 Years
      4 years, 5 months ago

      I reckon he will

    4. Christina.
      • 14 Years
      4 years, 5 months ago

      yes

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

      I think so - usually starts at home when fit and doesn't play internationals now.

    6. Ask Yourself
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 5 months ago

      Flip a coin. Make sure it’s a biased coin. Have Jesus on the biased side. That’s who will play

    7. St Pauli Walnuts
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 5 months ago

      I reckon so, but far from certain.

    8. Eze Really?
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 5 months ago

      Definitive? No clue!

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

      Those who have: say yes
      Those who don't: say no

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

      Without question.

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

        Yeah? Any stats to back this 100% probability statement?

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

          No, no-one does, which is why the 500 posts asking this same question every day are so tiresome...

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

            Exactly.

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

      Maybe

    12. FPL Forward Thinker
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 5 months ago

      Was benched the last time Wolves came to Etihad

      Then again - that was in mid January

      How many has he been benched for at home since - NONE

      STARTED 12 at home
      Injured other 2 home matches

      Started 9/10 last home Premier league games (injured 3 April v Cardiff)
      Started 3/3 last home Champions league matches
      Injured 6 April v Brighton in FA cup

      It’s at Etihad - stats suggest Aguero starts
      Or
      It’s Wolves at home - one sample last January getting a brace suggests Jesus starts

      Aguero: Don’t bring him in or non owner, sell if you want, play if you like, Captain if you believe.

      I believe

    13. MosF94
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 5 months ago

      Yes. Especially if KDB is out. They need to keep winning, and you want your best players on the pitch to do that

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

        Yeah I think they could be OK with Jesus starting in a home game vs Wolves. He would be first choice striker at most PL teams except Arsenal, Pool, and City.

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

    Assuming he's only out for 1 match + the IB, is KdB likely to fall to 9.8?

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

      No, maybe 9.9.

  4. jason_ni
    • 8 Years
    4 years, 5 months ago

    GTG and save the FT? 0.0 ITB

    Pope
    TAA - Ota - Lundy
    Salah - Sterling(C) - Kdb - James
    Tammy - Teemu - Haller

    McGovern - Guendouzi - Rico - Soy

    1. Eze Really?
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 5 months ago

      same
      same same same
      Son same same McGinn
      same same Firmino
      same Cantwell Rose same

      At this rate everyone will remain in mediocrity if that is where they are atm

      1. jason_ni
        • 8 Years
        4 years, 5 months ago

        so your telling me capt Salah if i want to beat you!

        1. Eze Really?
          • 9 Years
          4 years, 5 months ago

          CORRECT!

  5. Maguire Van Dijk
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 5 months ago

    Wildcard played.

    2 FT.

    Thoughts on how to spend them?

    Adrian (Stek)
    Tomori, Lundstram, Ota (Aurier, Hanley)
    Sterling, Mane, Son, Cantwell (Hayden)
    Pukki, Abraham, Auba

    1. Aurier and Hayden out next week. Don't mind getting rid of Aurier, or benching them both/transfering them out later.

    2. Want KDB. Wanted him preseason! Went for Son on WC instead. Mahrez would be ideal to get in right now but can't see how to do it.

    3. Would like to keep Chelsea, Spurs and Arsenal assets for the fixtures ahead.

    1. KLOPPS AND ROBBERS... the s…
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 5 months ago

      Just get rid of Aurier to get a better bench and save 1 FT

    2. nadman89
      • 12 Years
      4 years, 5 months ago

      aurier and cantwell to soyuncu and mcginn/yarmolenko

  6. jimbo90
    • 8 Years
    4 years, 5 months ago

    Any ideas for this team? Don't like Ceballos but KDB injury has screwed me a bit:

    Pope
    TAA Digne Lund (Soy Mings)
    Salah Sterling (c) KDB Mount Ceballos
    Pukki Tammy (Greenwood)

    1FT / 1m ITB

    Thinking maybe Mings > Tomori to cover KDB for the week but really not sure. Any help would be much appreciated!

  7. FPL FREAK
    • 10 Years
    4 years, 5 months ago

    Gtg....??

    Pope.
    TAA. Lundstram. Rico.
    Salah. Sterling. Mount. Cantwell.
    Aguero (c). Abraham. Pukki.

    Subs: Button. Engels. Dendocker.

    Play Rico or Engels....??

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

      Rico

      1. FPL FREAK
        • 10 Years
        4 years, 5 months ago

        Thanx

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

    I'm very tempted to bring in Saka, do you think he will continue to start?

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

      Too soon, I'd wait and watch

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

      Yeah - looks better than Pepe last game but if he gets too many minutes tonight (75+) I wouldn't risk it.

    3. Christina.
      • 14 Years
      4 years, 5 months ago

      dont, no

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

      Probably starts at the weekend and benched as soon as Laca is back which is possibly just after the IB.

    5. De Gea is GOAT
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 5 months ago

      I think he will. Looked very good against United. Im thinking of doing the same move myself. Monitor his minutes tonight though

    6. The Mantis
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 5 months ago

      I'll give it until after Internationals

    7. Better Call Raul
      • 4 Years
      4 years, 5 months ago

      If he doesn't start tonight he's pretty much guaranteed to start against Bournemouth

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

    Have 2FTs and no immediate fires. Thinking of using 1 FT to push out Hayden for Dendo and roll over the other.

    Yay, nay or something else?

    Pope
    TAA Ota Ward
    Mane Son Mount KDB*
    Auba Pukki Tammy

    Bench: Lunds Rico Hayden

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

      Swap for Dendo and bank the other FT

    2. Hypnos
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 5 months ago

      team looks great, perfect week for you to refresh the bench

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

      Thanks guys!

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

    Is WanB playing this weekend?

    Concerned over defence have VVD, WanB, Zin, Dunk (Kelly)

    Transfer WanB for Soy or another move?

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

      AWB to Soy is good from long term pov...

  11. FPL Forward Thinker
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 5 Years
    4 years, 5 months ago

    I could be benched.

    He also could have been benched in the last 14 matches at Home.... but wasn’t.

    1. fr3d
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 5 months ago

      Are you Aguero?

      1. FPL Forward Thinker
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 5 Years
        4 years, 5 months ago

        Terrible reply fail

        1. FPL Forward Thinker
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 5 Years
          4 years, 5 months ago

          By me

    2. FPL Forward Thinker
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 5 months ago

      *he could be benched

      Lol - I’d love to be on bench for a professional team

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

      XD

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

        Can someone teach me how to do this?

        1. ‘Tis the Season
          • 5 Years
          4 years, 5 months ago

          Lol give it up bud

  12. Old Gregg
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 5 months ago

    Looking at wildcarding during ITB.

    1 week punt, who would you go for.

    Heaton
    VVD-Lowton-Ota
    Salah-Sterling-KDB-Mount
    Tammy-Pukki-Wilson

    4m-Lund-Rico-Dendonk

    I have too much money tied up in KDB to remove at this point.

    a) Wilson > Haller
    b) Salah> Yarmelanko
    c) Salah > Marhez.
    d) any suggestions?

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

      What would your WC team look like?

      1. Old Gregg
        • 7 Years
        4 years, 5 months ago

        No salah and getting Auba up top. Something like this.

        Perrira-Tomori-Taa
        KDB-Sterling-Mount-Yarmelanko
        Vardy-Auba-Tammy/Pukki

        or maybe Soyunchu-Willian

    2. Hypnos
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 5 months ago

      Wouldn't lose Wilson with his form, Salah is too good at home to leave out. Pukki on the other hand with his away form.. Mousset looks pipped to start the weekend.

      1. Hypnos
        • 9 Years
        4 years, 5 months ago

        Pukki is at home. Heaton unlikely for a cleanie then.. Henderson would be a shout

  13. La Roja
    • 12 Years
    4 years, 5 months ago

    How’s Delph managed to get a England call up is beyond me

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

      Faustian pact.

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

      I guess his versatility

    3. Limbo
      • 13 Years
      4 years, 5 months ago

      Decent pick IMO. Could replace Henderson. Captain-like. Good work rate/distribution. Not got a lot of options in DMF at mo. Bit underrated. Good start this season (aside from Everton's shocking results).

  14. nadman89
    • 12 Years
    4 years, 5 months ago

    bernardo silva could still play this week right? because he can appeal til next wed

    1. MTPockets
        4 years, 5 months ago

        yep, and subbed early in CL

    2. No Kane No Gain
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 5 months ago

      Pukki captainers unite

      1. No Kane No Gain
        • 5 Years
        4 years, 5 months ago

        Somebody talk me out of it

        1. Maximus Bonimus Pointimus
          • 14 Years
          4 years, 5 months ago

          Honestly, at 13 PPG at home this season there’s a lot of sense in it

          Couldn’t really talk you out of it

          I’m using it as a potential decision point - if he doesn’t haul I’m selling for Vardy - risky, but will have to be done

          1. _Gunner
            • 9 Years
            4 years, 5 months ago

            also they are playing Villa who kept ZERO cleansheets away.

        2. Stormbringer22
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 4 Years
          4 years, 5 months ago

          Which ones are your other captaincy contenders?

          1. nadman89
            • 12 Years
            4 years, 5 months ago

            after city options ( sterling and to a lesser degree aguero ) pukki will be the alternative favorite IMO

          2. No Kane No Gain
            • 5 Years
            4 years, 5 months ago

            Sterling or mane really

        3. Eze Really?
          • 9 Years
          4 years, 5 months ago

          One of the few ways of climbing the rankings.
          Tempted but not brave enough.

          1. Stormbringer22
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 4 Years
            4 years, 5 months ago

            Same. I have the armband on Auba and always chicken out when I think about putting in on Pukki

            1. No Kane No Gain
              • 5 Years
              4 years, 5 months ago

              Double digit hauls at home
              To Chelsea and city, even a mini haul away at pool. Villa next at home, surely a haul again?!

        4. FPL Forward Thinker
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 5 Years
          4 years, 5 months ago

          What Norwich striker scored a double last October in a 2-1 win v Villa at Carrow Road?

          1. No Kane No Gain
            • 5 Years
            4 years, 5 months ago

            The suspense is killing me

            1. FPL Forward Thinker
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 5 Years
              4 years, 5 months ago

              Jordan Rhodes

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

        Last chance saloon for Pukki in my team this week!

        1. No Kane No Gain
          • 5 Years
          4 years, 5 months ago

          As captain?!

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

            No, in my squad! I will cut my losses if he blanks again

    3. Winston.
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      4 years, 5 months ago

      Best option for this GW?

      A. Tomori + Dendoncker (442, keep KDB)
      B. Mahrez + Yarmolenko -4 (352, sell KDB now and get him later back for -4 or wildcard)

      1. C'mon the Fylde
        • 8 Years
        4 years, 5 months ago

        I've done B

    4. Eze Really?
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 5 months ago

      Burnley (Who cares)
      Pool Citeh Spurs Leicester Lund
      Citeh Citeh Spurs Villa Norwich
      Gunners Norwich Chelski

      Pool in a few weeks. Cool?

      1. Stormbringer22
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 4 Years
        4 years, 5 months ago

        Lemme guess:

        Pope
        TAA, Ota, Aurier, Soy, Lund
        Sterling, KDB, Son, McGinn, Cantwell
        Auba, Pukki, Tammy?

        Also, yeah, cool

        1. Eze Really?
          • 9 Years
          4 years, 5 months ago

          Yes
          Yes Yes Rose Yes Yes
          Yes yes Yes Yes Yes
          Yes Yes Yes
          not bad but worrying when the template is this bad.

          CHEERS STORM

    5. Saka Rice
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 5 months ago

      Help much appreciated. I have 2FT and 0.2ITB not sure what to do. I dont want to be priced out either.

      Pope
      TAA Otamendi Digne (Lundstram Soyuncu)
      Salah Sterling KDB Cantwell (4.4)
      Barnes Pukki Abraham

      A) Barnes+Salah>Aubameyang+Mount
      B) KDB>Mahrez and save transfer

      1. Pukki Party
        • 6 Years
        4 years, 5 months ago

        A are not bad transfers tbh, i'd wait for Peps presser for KDB news. How much did you buy KDB for?

      2. Hypnos
        • 9 Years
        4 years, 5 months ago

        Digne out for a 4.5 to enable a future upgrade on your attack.

    6. Pukki Party
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 5 months ago

      Best option to get rid of Jota?

      Pope
      TAA Robbo Digne Lundstram
      Salah Sterling KDB Mount Cantwell
      Haller

      Button Jota Greenwood Rico
      2ft 0itb. WC intact.

      A) Jota, Digne to Soyuncu, Pukki
      B) Jota to Maupay
      C) KDB, Jota to Mahrez, Pukki
      D) Jota, Digne to Otamendi, King

      1. Hypnos
        • 9 Years
        4 years, 5 months ago

        Mousset would be my differential striker for this GW

        1. Pukki Party
          • 6 Years
          4 years, 5 months ago

          Anything to suggest he would even start? Would be a differential for sure.

          1. Hypnos
            • 9 Years
            4 years, 5 months ago

            Wilder's comments were encouraging

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

        D

        1. Pukki Party
          • 6 Years
          4 years, 5 months ago

          Cheers

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

      How do we feel about bringing in Tomori (for Dunk) with 3 of their next 4 away from Stamford bridge....still worth it?

      1. nadman89
        • 12 Years
        4 years, 5 months ago

        their defense will keep conceding

        1. FPL_Crisis
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 13 Years
          4 years, 5 months ago

          Hmm

        2. FPL_Crisis
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 13 Years
          4 years, 5 months ago

          Brighton fixtures take a bad turn now so looking for best replacement for Dunk ~4.5m
          Tomori is front runner
          Söyüncü an option too
          Won’t consider hammers without fabianski

      2. MTPockets
          4 years, 5 months ago

          Not especially, but slim cs pickings at that price

        • Hypnos
          • 9 Years
          4 years, 5 months ago

          4.5 for a top 4 CB and he's looking great.

        • Pukki Party
          • 6 Years
          4 years, 5 months ago

          Fixtures doesn't matter for Chelsea defence as they concede both home and away.

        • The Mantis
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 7 Years
          4 years, 5 months ago

          I got him in last week and he didn't disappoint. Got an assist last night, called up to England squad. It's all coming up Tomori ATM

          Not guaranteed CS every week but Chelsea's fixtures are nice

      3. pjomara
        • 13 Years
        4 years, 5 months ago

        Any chance Lorenzo will cause some fixture cancellations?

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

        Would you WC these rapscallions during IB?

        Pope
        TAA Zinch* Lund
        Salah Sterling Son Mount Cantwell
        Abraham Pukki

        Button Montoya* Greenwood* Aurier*

        1. Ask Yourself
          • 7 Years
          4 years, 5 months ago

          Are you in Egypt? Because if you are trying to resist an IB WC then you are in de-nile

          1. ‘Tis the Season
            • 5 Years
            4 years, 5 months ago

            Lol stop it

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

            lol, I was completely set but started to get a headache from thinking about how to fit Liverpool attack back in after a month or so.

            1. Ask Yourself
              • 7 Years
              4 years, 5 months ago

              Sterling > Salah will be my move as i’ll Still have KDB x

              1. Ask Yourself
                • 7 Years
                4 years, 5 months ago

                Or mane, probably mane super easy to get him in for sterly

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

                  I'm considering going without Sterling though! We'll see, we'll see. I was super boring and got Mount for Martial last night.

                  1. Ask Yourself
                    • 7 Years
                    4 years, 5 months ago

                    I saw that Ed I was too disappointed to comment

        2. Hypnos
          • 9 Years
          4 years, 5 months ago

          team looks good enough mate

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

          Yes, this looks like everyone's team

      5. The Mighty Whites
        • 9 Years
        4 years, 5 months ago

        Dendoncker, Montoya or Soyuncu first on bench? (I've got KdB)

        1. avfc82
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • Has Moderation Rights
          • 14 Years
          4 years, 5 months ago

          I'd put Montoya first.

        2. Hypnos
          • 9 Years
          4 years, 5 months ago

          Soy no doubt. Minimum 2 pointer I think is likely.

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

            I was thinking maximum 2 pointer...

            1. Hypnos
              • 9 Years
              4 years, 5 months ago

              I agree it is Liverpool but, given how good Leicester have been who knows Pool may have another off-game.. certainly beats the other options

      6. Ask Yourself
        • 7 Years
        4 years, 5 months ago

        Nice to see Lingard is getting a break from the England squad. Need to be careful with young talent like him he’s earned a relaxing stint in the U21s.

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

        Any worry on Tammy, Mount, Tomori minutes after full run yesterday?

        1. Pieterke30
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 7 Years
          4 years, 5 months ago

          First two, yes, slightly.

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

          Nope.

        3. Your Man With The Hair
          • 13 Years
          4 years, 5 months ago

          Should be ok. They don't play to Sunday.

        4. MTPockets
            4 years, 5 months ago

            Only in the sense of wondering how Hudson-Odoi may fit in

          • Drexl Spivey
            • 5 Years
            4 years, 5 months ago

            Worried a little about Mount, yeah. Wouldn't surprise me to see him benched, and I'm hanging fire with KDB as it is.

          • avfc82
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • Has Moderation Rights
            • 14 Years
            4 years, 5 months ago

            A lot of Chelsea accounts seem to think Mount is due a rest, he's played a lot of minutes, and does look a bit jaded.

          • mazkills
            • 6 Years
            4 years, 5 months ago

            I'm slightly concerned with Bats being a worthy replacement of Tammy as well...

        5. No Professionals
          • 6 Years
          4 years, 5 months ago

          Pope
          VVD Digne Otamendi
          Salah KDB Mount McGinn
          Aguero Pukki abraham

          Button Cantwell Lundstram Kelly

          A) KDB to son
          B) Kdb to mahrez
          C) Kdb and aguero to mahrez and aubameyang
          D) Kdb and aguero to sterling and vardy

          Siding with d) at the min

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

            b - who you capping?

          2. Hypnos
            • 9 Years
            4 years, 5 months ago

            Aguero > Auba or Vardy if you prefer and save the other FT.

          3. kysersosa
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 9 Years
            4 years, 5 months ago

            None, hold. Why sell KDB when most likely you’ll get him back in? Cantwell at home vs villa is great sub.

          4. Your Man With The Hair
            • 13 Years
            4 years, 5 months ago

            Similar team to yours, but already used my 1FT to get rid of Aurier.
            If i hadn't already done that i'd be doing Aguero to Auba & benching KDB.

        6. FPL Forward Thinker
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 5 Years
          4 years, 5 months ago

          Auba scores when Arsenal put 5 past Bournemouth in February at Emirates.

          Arsenal lead 13-2 in 4 home matches v The Cherries

          1. kysersosa
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 9 Years
            4 years, 5 months ago

            Will you captain him?

            1. FPL Forward Thinker
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 5 Years
              4 years, 5 months ago

              Non owner
              Just putting it out there about Arsenal domination and we all know how prolific Auba has been in FPL

              Tempted to buy with FT as owned him a couple of times last season

              But gonna stick with Sergio Aguero

              May regret but really see power in 2FT for GW9

              1. kysersosa
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                • 9 Years
                4 years, 5 months ago

                I think you’re making the right move. 2FT after an international break is important. I brought him in last week on my WC as fixtures looked great. Aguero could easily do the business too (I have sterling, KDB and Ota). Problem with arsenal is out with Aubameyang there’s no real other fpl options. Most teams you could pick at least 2 options. Makes it hard to have any Arsenal rep.

          2. MTPockets
              4 years, 5 months ago

              1 shot vs Mun, match was generally rubbish, assume playing tonight

            • avfc82
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • Has Moderation Rights
              • 14 Years
              4 years, 5 months ago

              Bournemouth’s eleven that day featured Mousset, Surman and Ibe. They were also on a really poor run of form. I see it being closer this time.

          3. kysersosa
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 9 Years
            4 years, 5 months ago

            Pope
            Ota, Tomori, Diop
            Son, Sterling, Mount, KDB
            Pukki, Aubameyang, Abraham

            Button, Cantwell, Lundstram, Soy.

            1FT

            Don't see the point in transferring KDB - Cantwell at home to Villa is a good enough sub.

            1. Hypnos
              • 9 Years
              4 years, 5 months ago

              save mate nothing there immediate and you'll be thanking yourself for 2FT next week.

              1. kysersosa
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                • 9 Years
                4 years, 5 months ago

                Yup, that’s what I’m thinking at the moment

          4. King Kun Ta
            • 8 Years
            4 years, 5 months ago

            Pope
            Lundstram VVD Ota
            Salah Sterling Mount Ceballos
            Pukki Aguero Tammy

            Button Cantwell Kelly Mings

            1 FT & zero ITB

            I want to free up some cash to upgrade elsewhere (Ceballos or defender). But how?

            A Kun -> Auba/??
            B Salah -> Mane/Son
            C Other option
            D Save FT

            Ta!

            1. Hypnos
              • 9 Years
              4 years, 5 months ago

              D

              1. King Kun Ta
                • 8 Years
                4 years, 5 months ago

                What would you suggest after the IB?

          5. BigBillyBass
            • 5 Years
            4 years, 5 months ago

            Pepe the new Gervinho