Scout Notes

Pulisic emerging as best Chelsea option after latest haul

Chelsea 2-0 Crystal Palace

Goals: Tammy Abraham (£7.9m), Christian Pulisic (£7.4m)

Assists: Willian (£7.1m), Michy Batshuayi (£6.6m)

Bonus Points: Fikayo Tomori x3 (£4.8m), Abraham x2, Willian x2

Christian Pulisic (£7.4m) continues to force Fantasy managers to reconsider their investment in the Chelsea attack after scoring in the 2-0 win over Crystal Palace.

Since breaking into the first-team in Gameweek 10, the USA international has found the net five times, at least three more than any of his colleagues.

With 50.77% currently in possession of Tammy Abraham (£7.9m), 35.7% ownership for Mason Mount (£6.8m) and 25.3% of managers overall including both players in their squads, Pulisic is increasingly asking us to make tough decisions about our teams.

Over the last three matches in which he has locked down the left-wing position at Chelsea, he has performed better than Mount both in terms of the eye-test and statistically.

Compared to the Englishman, Pulisic has registered more shots in the box, big chances, shots on target and chances created in that time.

“He played some games early on and the pace of the Premier League is tough for anyone to improve in the game. But with Christian, I always believed that he has huge talent and will be a big player for us and he has shown that. I thought he was first class today. His energy, movement of the ball, slipping past people, moving passed people and the quality of getting in areas again, scoring in and around the six-yard box. I think is a huge thing for any wide player.” – Frank Lampard

Pulisic is really starting to make his mark on this Chelsea team

Thankfully for Fantasy managers, an immediate move for Pulisic does not seem particularly pressing, unless one is worried about missing out on a price rise or two.

That’s because after the final international break of 2019 is out of the way, Chelsea’s next Premier League fixture takes them away to Manchester City in Gameweek 13.

Furthermore, Frank Lampard reported after the win over Crystal Palace that Pulisic had sustained a slight hip injury which will need to be assessed.

“The only frustration is he comes off with a bit of an injury. He was going to be subbed off before he got his goal, he has got a bit of a hip issue. I am hoping it’s not too bad because the way that he is in full flow at the minute is great to see.” – Frank Lampard

Abraham did not have his best game for Chelsea but still scored his first home goal since Gameweek 4

Following this week’s research into his recent Stamford Bridge misfortunes, Abraham finally got his first goal at home since Gameweek 4.

However, this was not a performance that will have encouraged his ever-increasing Fantasy ownership.

It was a display partly influenced by a decent defensive showing from Crystal Palace, especially in the first half. Centre-backs Gary Cahill (£4.5m) and James Tomkins (£5.0m) marked Abraham tightly and did a good job of repelling balls into the box.

The centre-forward was a little unlucky not to connect with a Pulisic cross towards the end of the first half but other than that, the opening 50 minutes were quiet for him.

Just as it was looking as if Abraham might have to be hauled off and replaced by Michy Batshuayi (£6.6m) or Olivier Giroud (£6.6m), he was finally played in for a first big chance of the afternoon.

A clever flick-on from Willian (£7.1m) sent him through on goal and made for a simple finish beyond Vicente Guaita (£5.0m).

Even after that, Abraham was not at his best and was indeed hauled off for Batshuayi in the 73rd minute, the Belgian international providing the assist for Pulisic’s goal.

While Abraham is unlikely to lose his place in the team, this performance, coupled with a tricky Gameweek 13 trip to Manchester City, might certainly be enough to hold off signing him over the international break.

“(Abraham) needs to be better in the first half. I suppose with Tammy in some games, he’s a striker and there are games in the Premier League that will frustrate you because good defenders won’t give you much space behind and then maybe not in front because their midfield are in front. It’s a problem to solve and as you say he was quite quiet but if you look at any top striker you expect a lot. You expect everything: goals, hold-up, run behind, etc. it’s not always possible but you need to do it, stay in the game, stay bright and lively and keep trying and keep running, which he did. And he gets his goal, which he takes very clinically, so a great game from Tammy, even if it might not be his best game in the showreel. When you think about tough games and you get the goal that puts you in front to win the game, that’s just as important.” – Frank Lampard

Mount came through his yellow flag to start against Crystal Palace

The same probably goes for Mount who is increasingly falling into Pulisic’s shadow.

The former Derby County man did come through his midweek injury scare well and did not particularly show any rusty signs, although did not look particularly likely to score either; primarily offering potential from his set-pieces.

He took a direct free-kick which struck the wall although shared such duties with Willian and Emerson Palmieri (£5.5m) who kept Marcos Alonso (£6.3m) out of the team once again.

The relatively disappointing displays from both Abraham and Mount could potentially be explained by Jorginho‘s (£5.1m) absence from the team.

Chelsea certainly missed his passing abilities in the midfield as they struggled to show too much quality, especially in the first half. Still, Pulisic and Willian were still able to play well without him.

Kanté was back for Chelsea against Crystal Palace

Furthermore, Chelsea fans will have been happy to see N’Golo Kanté (£5.0m) back in the side for the first time since Gameweek 8.

“We’ve worked with N’Golo because he was getting niggles so we had to give him a bit of time. We feel he had enough in his legs for Ajax but we just have to be careful.” – Frank Lampard

As per usual, the performances of Pulisic and Willian, as well as Mount’s quick recovery was frustrating news for owners of Callum Hudson-Odoi (£5.9m).

The exciting winger was named among the substitutes for the third match in a row and has registered just 35 minutes since Gameweek 10.

Right now, it seems unlikely Hudson-Odoi will break free from his role as an impact substitute. As already mentioned, Pulisic now has five goals in the last three matches on the left, while Willian has five attacking returns in the last six Gameweeks for Willian, who started each one of those matches and was even handed the captain’s armband for this meeting with Palace.

Reece James is starting to play his way into Lampard’s first-team plans

Of particular note was a first-ever Premier League start for promising right-back Reece James (£5.0m).

His inclusion in the starting XI caused the biggest stir when the team news dropped as it came at the expense of club captain and ever-present option Cesar Azpilicueta (£5.9m).

Almost immediately, James showed his quality, slotting into the first team seamlessly. On more than one occasion he provided some width and excellent delivery and, with experience of playing central midfield with Wigan, drifted into the centre to ask questions of the Palace defence there.

Furthermore, the 19-year-old handled the marking of Wilfried Zaha (£6.7m) with a composed head, completely unfazed by the prospect on his Premier League debut. The Palace winger did not get much of a look-in all day and, because of James’ advanced positioning was actually pinned back himself having to defend against the Chelsea man.

“I’m proud of them and I believe in them, especially Reece. I respect Azpilicueta, he’s the captain, he’s a great leader for the club and so important for us. I just felt it was time we could get Reece in some minutes because he’s deserving them the way he is training and playing. With Zaha, I thought what better a test? Every team has players that can hurt you on the counter-attack, Zaha is one of the best. But I thought, can we hurt them the other way? Make him run back more than he could get forward. I trust Reece defensively and he’s going to get much better.” – Frank Lampard

However, whether James can be relied upon as a regular starter at Chelsea yet does remain to be seen though.

It is clear that the right-back possesses an incredible talent and is likely to be first-choice for the Blues long-term but we cannot say for certain how long it will take for him to assume the mantle from Azpilicueta.

“(Azpilicueta) is a model of consistency and I spoke with him because I have huge respect for him. I think he’s a legend for this club. He is the captain, he is huge in what he delivers. It’s more that I’ve got two choices at full-back there. Reece has done well, Azpilicueta’s is in great form as well so it’s a nice time to give Reece some minutes.” – Frank Lampard

Tomori claimed all three bonus points on Saturday afternoon

It must be said that this line-up was good news both for owners of Kurt Zouma (£4.7m) and Fikayo Tomori (£4.8m).

There had been a suggestion that James coming into the first team might push Azpilicueta back into centre-back, where he played under Antonio Conte, admittedly in a three-man defence at the time.

Seeing the Spaniard drop to the bench rather than push one of Zouma or Tomori out of the team is certainly encouraging for Fantasy managers.

That said, we still will have to wait and see which one of those centre-backs will be replaced by Antonio Rüdiger (£6.0m) when he returns from injury.

Either way, this was another good afternoon for Chelsea’s defence as they recorded a third consecutive clean sheet at home. While they have to travel to Manchester City next time out, West Ham, Aston Villa, Bournemouth and Southampton are the next four to come to Stamford Bridge.

Not only is that encouraging for Chelsea defensive assets, but Tomori also furthered his appeal against Crystal Palace by taking home three bonus points on top of his clean sheet.

Ward had to come off injured just before half-time at Stamford Bridge

Meanwhile, the story of the game from a Crystal Palace Fantasy perspective was that of injuries.

Zaha managed to complete the 90 minutes but Roy Hodgson reported a foot injury after the final whistle.

“Yeah he got caught on the foot, which can happen sometimes and that can be very painful. Sometimes we forget that, the further we get from the field of play, having someone stand on your foot you think that players should shake it off, but it can be painful. At the moment he is icing that part of his foot and we will have to wait and see if anything more serious has been done to him. One hopes it is just a painful moment.” – Roy Hodgson

Also picking up a problem was right-back Joel Ward (£4.5m), who was forced off with a hamstring injury just before half-time.

While we don’t know how long he will be out for, especially with the international break coming along, it could present an opportunity for Martin Kelly (£4.1m) to return as a viable option.

The budget man had not featured since Gameweek 8 but saw out the remainder of Palace’s trip to Stamford Bridge at right-back. He and Ward are certainly ones to monitor, although it is a meeting with Liverpool in Gameweek 13.

Chelsea XI (4-3-3): Kepa; Emerson, Tomori, Zouma, R James; Kanté, Kovačić; Pulisic (Hudson-Odoi 80′), Mount (Gilmour 86′), Willian; Abraham (Batshuayi 73′).

Crystal Palace XI (4-3-3): Guaita; van Aanholt, Cahill, Tomkins, Ward (Kelly 44′); Kouyaté (McArthur 82′), Milivojević, McArthur (Schlupp 69′); Townsend, Ayew, Zaha.

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

    Cannot wait for LFC vs City.

    Going to be a maasive game for both teams.

    Come on Pool!

    1. Modest Bob
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 4 months ago

      Aye same. 3-1 Liverpool. Mane fg.

    2. Sailboats
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 4 months ago

      Idc about the result. I just want points for my FPL players.

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

      Can see both teams FPL assets getting returns! YNWA

  2. HurriKane
    • 11 Years
    4 years, 4 months ago

    Have seen lots of Posts regarding selling Sterling

    Heres my reasoning behind selling Sterling for Mane.

    - Only 2 goals in last 8gws against easy oppositions (BHA nor WAT eve WOL cpl AVL SOT)

    - Playing wide when Mendy isnt playing

    - Mane (MCI cpl BHA EVE bou WAT) better fixtures compared to Sterling (mci CHE new bur MU ars)

    - Pep probably will prioritize CL over PL especially if liverpool win this gw moving to 9 pts lead. This means sterling could rested for easy pl games.

    - Im not going to captain Sterling for next 5-6gws. Mane and Vardy are better captiency picks

    - Already got KDB for a safety blanket of a city attacker

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

      KDB not of much use at the moment with Rodri out. Cheaper assets like Pulisic will outscore KDB.

      1. HurriKane
        • 11 Years
        4 years, 4 months ago

        Knowing KDB i think he will bounce back given the world class player he is. Think he still offers great balue

        Btw You can easily own Pulisic while owning KDB

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

        Did you watch the sou game? KDB close to hauling!! He could have easily had 15+ points

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

      You forgot to add, Sterling is on 4 yellows.

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

      Already have those other players so feel like I may as well keep sterling

      1. HurriKane
        • 11 Years
        4 years, 4 months ago

        Fair enough. If i were in your position id swap for Salah and go for liverpool mid double up.

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

          Got no money to shift to afford Salah.

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

      Mané is indeed a must have. But keeping Sterling is not worse than keeping Salah.

      Still happy to hold Sterling for a little while.

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

        Think TAA and Robbo are better value than Salah

      2. HurriKane
        • 11 Years
        4 years, 4 months ago

        Yh ifair enough. And I could have kept Sterling with 3 premium mids

        But i opted for Auba Tielemens Mount over Ings Sterling McGinn

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

    2Ft and not got a move I was to make..

    Pope
    Trent soy lundy janmaat
    Sterling kdb maddison mane
    Vardy tammy

    Button mount rico Connolly

    .1itb

    1. Whats the Huth
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 4 months ago

      I’ve burned two FT over the last two weeks. And again, I can’t see a move I want to make either.

      Not to worry. Burning a free transfer means a rank boost. You overtake those who is equal points with you, but have taken more hits than you. 🙂

      1. Whats the Huth
        • 8 Years
        4 years, 4 months ago

        The IB may force our hands. Let’s see

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

          Think I may go pope to henderson next week for double Sheffield

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

            Henderson illegible for MUN game

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

              I meant the following gameweek.

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

                Yup, I already have this in place:
                Henderson
                Taa / Robbo / Lundy
                (Janmaat, Rico)
                Very happy with this defence atm 🙂

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

                  Suppose I could do sterling soy to Tielemans and robbo, then pope to hendo week after.

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

            I will do that to after GW14 - will have other transfers to make first

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

    Save here all going well in the big match today? 1FT, 0.2 ITB

    Pope
    TAA Mendy Lundstram
    Salah Sterling KDB Maddi Mount
    Abraham Jota

    Button Dunk Tomori Wickham

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

      You sure having no Vardy will improve things for you?

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

        Working so far. Not going to bring in him for a hit against Brighton away that’s for sure

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

          Mendy also a rotation threat.

          Let's not forget, Vardy is a consitent points asset each season. He can take on any premium hands down.

          Whoever does not have him yet need to start considering him before he gets really out of hand 😉

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

      Save, then find a way to upgrade Mount to Pulisic after the City game?

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

      Jota not in form and terrible FPL assist.
      Mendy rotation risk
      Weak bench
      Team needs work..

  5. SH
    • 9 Years
    4 years, 4 months ago

    Watched the highlights of last two matches. Lundstram could easily score 6 goals! Not gonna bench him again any time soon.

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

      Danny Murphy highlighted his runs on MOTD into the box getting into great positions, think he'll be in my XI going forward!

      1. Bojaninho
        • 14 Years
        4 years, 4 months ago

        agree very afraid to bench him even when I got lucky this week doing it and playing him last week for his haul.

      2. SH
        • 9 Years
        4 years, 4 months ago

        An attacking midfielder listed as a defender plays in team which often gets CS - gold!

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

      Do not bench Lordstram.

      1. SH
        • 9 Years
        4 years, 4 months ago

        Yeah, already missed his hauls of GW2 and 7

    3. HurriKane
      • 11 Years
      4 years, 4 months ago

      Lundy a gift that keeps on giving.

      Wont be leaving my starting 11 anytime soon 😉

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

        Unlucky owners that he did not score yesterday!

    4. SH
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 4 months ago

      Price wise we have been gifted some excellent options this season. Nailed and 'explosive' Lund and Rico at 4, 9.5 KDB, all Chelsea picks, good fodders like Cantwell, Mossset, Connolly.

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

      Sir Lundstram guys, have some respect.

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

    which one scores more

    1.Salah+Tomori

    or

    2.KDB+Robbo

    considering run of fix and form Im leaning towards 1...

    any thoughts?

    Already have Mane and TAA

    1. HurriKane
      • 11 Years
      4 years, 4 months ago

      2

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

      Id say 2 as well. Just.

  7. HurriKane
    • 11 Years
    4 years, 4 months ago

    I know Maddison will be preffered choice
    for most but for those who cant afford him Tielemens is very good option as well.

    He's got 3 goals and 3 assIsts in his last 5 matches for leicester in all competitions

    From what ive watched against easier oppositions he is roaming forward a lot

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

      Yeah. Tbh I thought one of my next moves would be Tielemans to Maddison but Im now thinking I will do Mount to Pulisic first (after the City game).

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

      I got stuck for cash so I need to bring on Tielmans. Would rather Maddison.
      No doubting Tielmans is a class player but sitting deeper behind that back 3 is the worry for me.

      1. HurriKane
        • 11 Years
        4 years, 4 months ago

        Nahh not a worry. He's roaming forward a lot and looked very threatening in last 5 games in all competitions proved by his 3 goal and 3 assists

        Through the center one of main weapons is finding Vardy with defence splitting through balls

        1. HurriKane
          • 11 Years
          4 years, 4 months ago

          I also prefer Maddison dont get me wrong as he's on set peices and shoots more often. All im saying is Tielemens is a good pick as well.

          Btw for a fact Tielemens has been involved in more goals in pl than Maddison since he joined leicesrer

          Tielemens 14 goals + assists in his only 25 pl matches

          Maddison 12 goals + assists in his last 25 pl matches

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

            Nice stats

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

      Yeah
      It's Tielemans or Madison (-4) for me (funded by the Lascells to 3.9m player)
      Thinking about both options

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

    Mount+Martial to kdb + Maddison? Have the exact cash to do it. It might seem crazy to remove martial but I have no city assets and will get the exact cash only if I sell martial to Maddison? Any thoughts?

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

      Mount+Martial to Pulisic+Maddison would be better I think.

      Selling Martial is not crazy at all.

      1. rodragon
        • 5 Years
        4 years, 4 months ago

        I wanted kdb for the city cover tho

  9. Botman and Robben
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 4 months ago

    1FT 0.7ITB. Roll FT is no injuries come up during IB?

    Pope
    TAA Lundstram Soy
    Mane Sterling Tielemans Mount
    Tammy Wilson Vardy

    Button Cantwell Tomori Diop

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

    Just went and checked.

    My current rank is at 492,446.

    After autosubs 497,294.

    I have capped Salah. If he goes wild today, hoping so then my rank will climb considerably.

    Just need a nice haul from TAA as well. Mane another player who could shock the City defence. If Jimenez gets a brace as well then I will be flying 😀

    Fingers crossed!!!

    1. Whats the Huth
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 4 months ago

      I think TAA will haul.
      Liverpool to win today

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

      Nice, whats your team id?

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

        My team is linked.

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

          Nice. Decent rank, like the pool attack double up

  11. Lord of Ings
    • 8 Years
    4 years, 4 months ago

    Biggest question
    Sterling or salah over the next few gameweeks?
    Already have mane and no KDB

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

      Mo

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

      Neither, best value Robbo, better Firmino.

      1. Salah’s Sonnet
        • 12 Years
        4 years, 4 months ago

        Lol, good one

      2. Wally banter
        • 11 Years
        4 years, 4 months ago

        do not understand this

        How many defenders are you going to play?
        Lundstarm TAA/Robbo Soyancu is gold till gw18... so i cant see the value of pool double up... and salah mane combo is better than sterling/Kdb + mane/salah considering the fixs

        atleast untill 18

        1. Wally banter
          • 11 Years
          4 years, 4 months ago

          Bweah, i thought you suggested double at back,,, eyes are deceiving time to go n see a doc

  12. Whats the Huth
    • 8 Years
    4 years, 4 months ago

    Sterling is a difficult one.
    Playing with my team, and he needs to go, to allow me to make changes if I need to.

    However, I currently have the captain armband on him for the Chelsea’s fixture.

    1. Salah’s Sonnet
      • 12 Years
      4 years, 4 months ago

      If he can’t even score against Brighton, Norwich, Wolves, Palace, and Southampton, why have him, let alone captain him, and that was the easier stretch, 6 games of harder slog coming up, biggest waste of funds in the game imo.
      Definitely get rid, team will thank you for it.

      1. Party time
          4 years, 4 months ago

          This!!! The most over priced player in the game. Should be 10.5m but because he is from England 🙁

          1. Salah’s Sonnet
            • 12 Years
            4 years, 4 months ago

            Lol i know, if it was anyone else, they’d of transferred out long ago, i don’t get the logic in keeping him. Yes he’s good, we all know that, but he just ain’t justifying it to any degree this season, blanks galore.

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

        I am planning:

        Sterling, Cantwell > Son, Maddison. Agree, Hes got to go. Plus I will need an extra starter of the Christmas period

        1. Salah’s Sonnet
          • 12 Years
          4 years, 4 months ago

          Nice moves, huge upgrades.

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

            Not a fan of getting rid of him but the tough decision has to be made. I won't do it before the Chelsea game though

            1. Salah’s Sonnet
              • 12 Years
              4 years, 4 months ago

              Yeah true and that’s fair enough, may even give a nice parting gift before selling 🙂

            2. Werkself
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 10 Years
              4 years, 4 months ago

              5th yellow card will make the decision a lot easier for people on the fence.

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

                Really hope he gets it in the game vs Chelsea and not tonight. Attacking returns written all over that one for players of both teams.

                Sterling especially will either be vs a past-his-prime Azpi or an inexperience Reece james. Probably (c) him again (yikes)

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

      Captain Lundstram for gw 13?

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

        Yes, I am.

    3. Atimis
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 4 months ago

      2FTs, 0.6ITB and all ideas welcomed.

      Been thinking about Mount to Pulisic and feel that I should finally do this move but maybe also Pool triple up?

      Pope
      TAA/Lund/Soy
      Mane/KDB/Maddison/Mount
      Auba/Vardy/Abraham

      Button/Rico/Tomori/Hayden

      1. Whats the Huth
        • 8 Years
        4 years, 4 months ago

        Get rid of Auba

        1. La Roja
          • 12 Years
          4 years, 4 months ago

          Have you actually seen his next 2 fixtures? I know arsenal are in terrible form, I get that. But Auba will definitely get decent points in those games no matter what

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

            Can keep Auba yeah fixtures looking great just probably can’t hold off doing Mount to Pulisic

        2. HurriKane
          • 11 Years
          4 years, 4 months ago

          Not before he faces two sides who has conceded most goals (SOT nor)

          After tthose two gws you could sell him for Jimenez and upgrade Mount Tomori ---> Pulisic Robbo

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

            Good moves, can defo consider it

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

      Who’ll be fired first during international break?

      A) Farke
      B) Hassenhutl
      C) Emery
      D) Pellegrini

      I reckon Pellegrini gets the boot very soon

      1. Lord Flashheart
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        4 years, 4 months ago

        C

      2. Party time
          4 years, 4 months ago

          A C B D.

        • Sailboats
          • 8 Years
          4 years, 4 months ago

          C

        • WWF
          • 6 Years
          4 years, 4 months ago

          C is a chance this IB

      3. Lord Flashheart
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        4 years, 4 months ago

        Mark with no leisecter players and 15 points gw. oh my.

        1. HollywoodXI
          • 9 Years
          4 years, 4 months ago

          He also transferred in Williams (4.0 United defender) and played him this week. Something odd going on there.

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

          Crazy...

        3. The Overthinker
          • 7 Years
          4 years, 4 months ago

          Don't get the obsession about his team here

          1. HollywoodXI
            • 9 Years
            4 years, 4 months ago

            Of you’ve been around long enough you’ll know how significant he is to the development of FFS and why he has earned legend status. He was always fascinating on the scoutcast and his verbal wars with Granville were brilliant. I very much miss his contribution.

            1. Salah’s Sonnet
              • 12 Years
              4 years, 4 months ago

              I miss him on scoutcasts too, has never been the same.

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

                Agree.

                Stopped watching it after his departure

            2. The Overthinker
              • 7 Years
              4 years, 4 months ago

              I know everything about his contribution and history and that his contribution to the site have been great and i do miss his opinions on here, but this doesn't mean that you have to talk about everything he does.

              Maybe he is just having some fun after so many years of top performances

          2. Salah’s Sonnet
            • 12 Years
            4 years, 4 months ago

            Me neither, but for a player of his calibre, he’s playing FPL like it’s a Black Mirror episode

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

            Mark is the reason this community exists and he has a track record of picking the right players at right time. Hence people feel curious about his moves, that’s all

        4. bench boost for every gamew…
          • 7 Years
          4 years, 4 months ago

          seems to be doing ok for my money and he tends to think a little bit unorthodox which is good, his FPL skills are much better than most of the other pundits. More risk-taker and sometimes it works sometimes it looks strange. Very often led me to think about my choices when he was on scoutcast, not directly but in how he attacks the game. People seems to be a little bit obsessed though?

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

        Feels like this is a good time to WC if you still have it.

        Pope - 4.0
        TAA - Robertson - Lundstram - Soyuncu - 4.0
        Mane - KDB - Maddison - 4.5 - 4.5
        Vardy - Abraham - Aubameyang

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

          If you WC now, surely you want 2 playing GK's?

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

            Why? Just switch Pope to Henderson in a few GWs. Two playing GKs is a headache and wastes budget.

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

              Double GW = bench boost.

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

          I'm looking @
          Pope 4.0
          Taa Soyuncu Lundstram Rico Lascells
          Salah Mane KDB Tielemans Donkey
          Vardy Tammy Jimenez

          By the end of gw13

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

            Third Liverpool is the difficult choice - Salah vs Robbo. Also Maddison vs Tielemans.

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

              Absolutely
              Fact that cheaper Defense is working nicely I'm going to get Mo
              He'll come good in the gw13-17 IMO

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

            No city at all?

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

              ah I see kdb

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

        If you have both KDB and Sterlo, would you do Sterlo ➡ Mane?

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

          Yes

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

          Yes

        3. Salah’s Sonnet
          • 12 Years
          4 years, 4 months ago

          In a heartbeat

        4. Sailboats
          • 8 Years
          4 years, 4 months ago

          Yes

        5. Party time
            4 years, 4 months ago

            Yes!

          • HurriKane
            • 11 Years
            4 years, 4 months ago

            No brainer

        6. Me Spurs
          • 6 Years
          4 years, 4 months ago

          Which is best move? Vvd, cho our for:
          A: Chilwell Tielemans
          B: Soyuncu Maddison

          1. Sailboats
            • 8 Years
            4 years, 4 months ago

            B, no question

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

            B

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

          Would you rather..

          Tielemans and maddison

          Mount & pulisic

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

            Maddi and Puli if you can afford.

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

              I can..

              I have maddy mount kdb mane sterling*

              Sterling will make way to afford bringing in robbo

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

                Pulisic better option than Mount IMO.

                If you are not going to cap Sterling then no point having him.

            2. Party time
                4 years, 4 months ago

                This!

            3. Salah’s Sonnet
              • 12 Years
              4 years, 4 months ago

              Interesting, the thought had crossed my mind of doubling on one or the other, but decided a mix is better. At current i have Mount and Tielemans, but reckon i’ll probably do Mount > Pulisic after the City match.

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

            The sight of Bravo in goal today...

            Long shots will be a killer.

            1. La Roja
              • 12 Years
              4 years, 4 months ago

              Have a funny feeling City will nick a win

              1. HurriKane
                • 11 Years
                4 years, 4 months ago

                Could be if liverpool take their foot off the pedal and becomes complacent

                Remember the saying "There is nothing more dangerous than a wounded animal."

                1. HurriKane
                  • 11 Years
                  4 years, 4 months ago

                  Saying that i expect liverpool to win.

                  Their frontline line could be too much for Laporte and ederson less city backline unless pep produce tactical masterclass and liverpool are complacent

            2. Salah’s Sonnet
              • 12 Years
              4 years, 4 months ago

              That defence and Bravo, drooling at what could happen, can see pool scoring 3 or more tbh.

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

              Don't think long shots will be the problem actually.

              His handling, command over the 18 yard box in corners/Fk's etc, communication with defenders and judgement in 1 v 1 situations is more suspect. Hes a good shot stopper otherwise.

            4. Party time
                4 years, 4 months ago

                Not really a bad shot stopper. Weak point = Aerial balls. He can't catch them, Trent should rack up loads of assists today. VVD could be on the scoresheet with Mané. Salah is short but too fast for Fernandinho or whoever

            5. mojoindojo
              • 10 Years
              4 years, 4 months ago

              2 FT and .5 itb. Can't see any obvious transfer.

              Gazza
              TAA Pereira Chambers
              Mane Mcginn KDB Mount
              Vardy Auba Abraham

              4.0 McTominay Lundy Kelly

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

                Chambers to Soyuncu and start thinking about who to get instead of Auba

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

              What transfer would you recommend looking at this lot (assuming no injuries / suspensions):

              Pope
              Soyuncu Lundstram Rico
              Salah Sterling KDB Mount
              Vardy Abraham Firmino

              Button Cantwell Kelly Reid

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

                Mount to Tielemans or if you can afford, Maddison.

                1. HollywoodXI
                  • 9 Years
                  4 years, 4 months ago

                  I’ve debated that move but I only have 0.3m in the bank. I also like Mount and don’t really want to lose him.

                  1. HollywoodXI
                    • 9 Years
                    4 years, 4 months ago

                    Actually just checked and can afford Tielemans. Interesting.

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

                depends on how much money you have. I'd think about getting TAA

                1. HollywoodXI
                  • 9 Years
                  4 years, 4 months ago

                  0.3m in the bank

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

                    Firmino to Jimenez would get you the money surely

                    1. HollywoodXI
                      • 9 Years
                      4 years, 4 months ago

                      That’s the move I’ve been mulling. This is, Liverpool’s upcoming fixtures are so good I’m not sure losing Firmino is a good idea?

              3. Pino
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                • 8 Years
                4 years, 4 months ago

                I would probably downgrade Firmino and upgrade Cantwell and play 5 in the mid.

                1. HollywoodXI
                  • 9 Years
                  4 years, 4 months ago

                  See above. Liverpool upcoming fixtures are good so I’m not sure losing Firmino is a good idea?

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

              A little lost on what to do here, too many options.

              Pope
              TAA, Lund, Tomori
              Mane, Pulisic, KdB, Martial
              Vardy, Tammy, Jimenez

              Button, Cantwell, Dunk, Hanley
              1FT, 3.7 ITB

              A - Cantwell -> Maddison (then Dunk -> Soyuncu and Hanley -> Rico)
              B - Cantwell -> Tielemans (can get Chilwell, but still not enough for Robbo)
              C - Dunk, Cantwell -> Robbo, Mcginn (-4) (have exact money for that now, will surely be priced out if i wait)
              D - Dunk -> Robbo (Cantwell to Mctominay later)
              E - De Bruyne -> Salah (seems to be the only easy way to get him alongside Mane)

            8. JustPark
              • 8 Years
              4 years, 4 months ago

              Should I get rid of Lundy(got him on WC recently at 4.7) for Kelly and upgrade Mount to Pulisic?

              Ramsdale
              TAA Robbo Soy
              Mane KdB Maddy Mount
              Vardy Tammy Jimmy
              (Button Lundy Rico Hayden)

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

                no

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

              Did anyone watch Djenepo and/or Saint Maximin yesterday? How did they perform?

              1. HollywoodXI
                • 9 Years
                4 years, 4 months ago

                I was at the Saints game and Djenepo was our best player (though that wasn’t difficult!) Boufall was good when he cane on too. I’d avoid Djenepo though as he was moved into the left wingback position in the second half to accommodate Bouffal ahead of him.

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

                  Cheers

              2. jia you
                • 7 Years
                4 years, 4 months ago

                Yup, SM was savage, DJ poor enough

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

                  *but it was the team more than him the that were very poot

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

                    SM was electric, unlucky not to have hauled too!

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

                      Nice! I need a budget differential in my team

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

                  SM worth looking at now with the fixtures?

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

                Djenopo did nothing. Probably needs loads of match fitness.

                Max was very lively. Hit the crossbar and got an assist.

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

                  Cheers. SM firm favorite then

            10. Legohair
              • 7 Years
              4 years, 4 months ago

              What to do with this crap?

              Pope-Button
              TAA-Souyncu-Lundy-Chambers-Lascelles
              Salah-Sterling-KDB-Mount-Cantwell
              Vardy-Abraham-Greenwood

              2 FT and 0.2 itb

            11. Lord of Ings
              • 8 Years
              4 years, 4 months ago

              Is Charlie Taylor nailed on?

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

                Looks like he is back in the team

            12. Pino
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 8 Years
              4 years, 4 months ago

              GW11: benched Lundstam who scored 2goals, dropped 400k places,

              rage sell Salah and Wilson, bring inn Vardy and Maddison

              GW12: 70p so far with DeBruyne, Sterling, Martial and TAA to go. Climbed back 600k places yesterday, just hope now Salah wont punish me

            13. Doctor Evil
              • 5 Years
              4 years, 4 months ago

              Made my 2 changes last night before the Sterling drop and Robbo rise, how am I looking?

              Pope Button

              Digne Tomori Robbo Lundstram Rico

              Mount Mane Martial Maddison KDB

              Tammy Vardy Jiminez

              I feel I’m primed for a bench boost in a couple of weeks time.

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

                Big risk making your moves before the IB starts. Just gotta hope for no injuries. But you have a very strong bench either way (perhaps a bit too strong)

                Dont bench boost before the Double Gws imo.