Scout Notes

Rashford hauls again while Alli’s resurgence continues

Manchester United 2-1 Tottenham Hotspur

  • Goals: Marcus Rashford (£8.7m) x2 | Dele Alli (£8.5m)
  • Assists: None | Serge Aurier (£4.9m)
  • Bonus: Rashford x3, Alli x2, Aurier x1

A 13-point haul against Spurs on Wednesday night propelled Marcus Rashford (£8.7m) into third on the list of top-scoring FPL forwards this season.

It is now four scores of nine points or more in the past seven Gameweeks for the Manchester United striker and, over the Red Devils’ last three league games, Rashford has registered three goals and two assists en route to two double-figure returns.

On the striker, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer told Amazon Prime:

He’s played all the games more or less this season. The boy is getting fitter and fitter, more experienced and what a performance. Two goals, creates them himself, could and should’ve had two more. Free-kick is going in all the way and just at the end it curls outside. So a fantastic performance by the boy.

After this weekend’s Manchester derby, United have a run of six relatively favourable fixtures before a trip to face Liverpool in Gameweek 23. Rashford is likely to be a serious contender for Fantasy squads over the festive period then, while the same can be said for Dele Alli (£8.5m).

Despite an underwhelming performance from Jose Mourinho’s Tottenham Hotspur side in Gameweek 15, the confident-looking midfielder still looks ripe for investment.

Alli made it four attacking returns in three league starts under the Portuguese boss as Spurs fell to a 2-1 defeat at Old Trafford.

Mourinho said of the resurgent midfielder:

I just try to play Dele in a position where the principles of play suit him. He’s playing well and he’s scoring goals. I can’t ask for more other than to keep him going.

After a first half where Rashford scored once and had several more chances, Alli stole the spotlight with some sublime skill before the interval.

Following a scramble in the Man United area, Serge Aurier (£4.8m) saw his shot from near the byline saved by David de Gea (£5.5m).

The ball spun up into the air before Alli appeared to conjure it back down, his first touch looping over a static United defence before he volleyed past the Red Devils’ Spanish stopper.

Rashford had opened the scoring after six minutes as his drive beat Paulo Gazzaniga (£4.5m) too easily at the keeper’s near post.

But the Argentinean then made a string of saves from Man Utd’s prime FPL asset, who saw a 35-yard shot tipped onto the bar before Gazzaniga denied the England striker again moments later. Rashford had already sent a wicked free-kick just wide in the 18th minute.

Hugo Lloris’ stand-in Gazzaniga was bested by Rashford again straight after the interval as the forward converted from the penalty spot after being fouled by Moussa Sisssoko (£4.9m).

Both managers agreed on the point that the Red Devils dominated before Alli’s goal, with Mourinho recognising that the game could have been beyond his team before the first half ended:

I think for 30 minutes they were not just better than us, they were much better than us. They were better than us in aggression and intensity, winning 50-50 duels. We were lucky.

Then at the end of the first half we were us, and United were worried. In the second half we made some adjustments and we thought we were going to win it. The second goal is hard to process We have to blame ourselves and I think United must be happy with the points.

While Mourinho was less than pleased with Spurs’ first-half showing, Solskjaer was effusive in praising his troops.

I thought that (the first half) was probably the best we’ve played for a long time. I thought we dominated the game, could’ve finished the game there and then. Some great saves from their goalkeeper but when they get the goal just before half time, you think about getting in here, settling all the heads and just go again.

We’re best when we’re on the front foot, attacking quickly and when we’re aggressive. The boys followed the plan and executed their skills all night.

Despite the absence of Anthony Martial (£7.7m) – who Solskjaer has ruled out “for a little while” – Rashford stayed in his usual wide-left position as Mason Greenwood (£4.3m) earned a rare start up front.

Rashford gave Aurier a torrid time all evening long and could have completed his hat-trick but got his feet slightly mixed up in the Spurs box just before the full-time whistle.

At the other end, his England counterpart Harry Kane (£10.9m) failed to have a shot inside the box as he put in another uninspiring Fantasy performance. Son Heung-min (£9.8m) also cut a peripheral figure but did get on the end of a good opportunity early in the second half.

As for the Lilywhites’ backline, they have now conceded two goals in each of Mourinho’s four games in charge of the club. The Humble One has had a definite impact in north London but the Spurs defence remains as vulnerable as before.

Manchester United XI (4-2-3-1): De Gea; Young, Maguire, Lindelof, Wan-Bissaka; Fred, McTominay; Rashford, Lingard, James; Greenwood.

Tottenham Hotspur XI (4-2-3-1): Gazzaniga; Vertonghen, Sanchez, Alderweireld, Aurier; Winks, Sissoko; Son, Dele Alli, Lucas Moura; Kane.

MEMBERS ANALYSIS

Gameweek 15 – FPL Match Reports

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  1. markus808
    • 13 Years
    4 years, 3 months ago

    I have only Son playing at home for the next GW all other 10 players are playing away 🙂

    1. have you seen cyan
      • 4 Years
      4 years, 3 months ago

      I have 9 away, but away is the new home so its ok

      1. markus808
        • 13 Years
        4 years, 3 months ago

        True, didn't of it that way

  2. Wılly
    • 10 Years
    4 years, 3 months ago

    A. Kane, Martial > Rashford, Alli

    B. Tielemans, Martial > Grealish, Alli
    (keep Kane)

    1. mrpink32
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 3 months ago

      Alli looks the better asset and rashford on fire.

      1. Wılly
        • 10 Years
        4 years, 3 months ago

        Cheers Mr. P, I agree with you. Also gives 1.4m to upgrade Tielemans, but may as well keep him for avl and NOR now

  3. Tsparkes10
    • 5 Years
    4 years, 3 months ago

    If I've learnt something this week it's that bench order is more important than I think. Sometimes overlook it, but for this Christmas period especcially it could be huge

  4. Sz21
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    4 years, 3 months ago

    1. Salah -> Alli (or possibly Son).
    2. Save FT for 1 more week.

    Some points- V. weak bench. WC still in pocket though. About 60k overall.
    Henderson.
    Robbo, Soyuncu, Lundstram.
    Pulisic, Mane, KDB, Salah, Cantwell.
    Abraham, Vardy.
    Button, A. Smith, Williams, Wickham.
    1ft. 0.2m ITB.

  5. have you seen cyan
    • 4 Years
    4 years, 3 months ago

    I had Rashford, Mane, Alli & Ings, but I captained Vardy for 5 points -__-

    1. Andy Mac
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 3 months ago

      Ouch! Was the sensible move though so don’t beat yourself up! We all did!

    2. Royal5
      • 12 Years
      4 years, 3 months ago

      So you should be happy. The 3 players did better than expected for you.

    3. jaguar shark
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      4 years, 3 months ago

      But at least you had them...

    4. have you seen cyan
      • 4 Years
      4 years, 3 months ago

      I am but all my rivals captained mane and 2 tc him. idk

      1. Royal5
        • 12 Years
        4 years, 3 months ago

        I had Vardy (c) and Mane (vc), bit annoying but at least Vardy didn't blank.

        1. have you seen cyan
          • 4 Years
          4 years, 3 months ago

          True im being greedy. Vardy always scores at home, ings was my vice, considered giving him the cap but too scared

  6. bruuuno
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 5 Years
    4 years, 3 months ago

    What would you do if wildcarding gw 18?

    Pope Henderson
    Soy TTA Tomori Lund Rico
    Salah KDB Martial Cantwell Zaha
    Firmino Vardy Mousset

    A. Martial > Son with 0.1 ITB to spend in one gw before wc
    B. Martial > Alli with 1.4 ITB to spend in one gw before wc

    1. Pat Bonner
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      4 years, 3 months ago

      B

  7. jaguar shark
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    4 years, 3 months ago

    Tielemans or Pulisic to Alli?

    1. Pat Bonner
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      4 years, 3 months ago

      Tielemans. Pulisic will come good

      1. jaguar shark
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        4 years, 3 months ago

        Cheers

  8. Scout15
    • 6 Years
    4 years, 3 months ago

    Repost...
    What to do?

    A) Salah -> Mane
    B) Salah -> Alli
    C) Sterling -> Alli
    D) None

    1. Pat Bonner
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      4 years, 3 months ago

      I’d be tempted to do both

    2. MOZIL
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 3 months ago

      D

  9. kraftwerker
    • 12 Years
    4 years, 3 months ago

    struggling with this one. who'd you rather lose for alli...pulisic or maddison?

  10. seewhyaxe
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 3 months ago

    what's wrong with her? consecutive red arrows despite captaincy on Vardy the last 2 gws.

    Pope, Button
    Robbo, Soy, Lunds, Rico, Tomori
    Son, KDB, Mane, Zaha, Hayden
    Vardy, Jim, Tammy

    1. Pat Bonner
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      4 years, 3 months ago

      Looks good team and strong rank so no need to do anything drastic!

    2. Dr. Agabuse
      • 11 Years
      4 years, 3 months ago

      Its Robbo

      1. seewhyaxe
        • 7 Years
        4 years, 3 months ago

        what's wrong with Robbo?

  11. TorresMagic™
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • Has Moderation Rights
    • 14 Years
    4 years, 3 months ago

    Any injuries last night apart from Abraham?

    1. tc93
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 3 months ago

      Did he get injured again??

      1. tc93
        • 5 Years
        4 years, 3 months ago

        Btw what do you think the best option is for my team below?

    2. Ógie
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      4 years, 3 months ago

      Don't think so.

      1. TorresMagic™
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 14 Years
        4 years, 3 months ago

        Cheers.

    3. jaguar shark
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      4 years, 3 months ago

      Wait Tammy got injured again??

      1. TorresMagic™
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 14 Years
        4 years, 3 months ago

        Limped off, just going off the Scout tweet.

        1. jaguar shark
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 10 Years
          4 years, 3 months ago

          Cheers. I’m sticking with Jesus another week anyway.

  12. tc93
    • 5 Years
    4 years, 3 months ago

    Need some help... such a hard choice! Which one to go for? Quick 1, 2 or 3. (2 FTs 2.9 ITB)

    1) Mount --> Alli
    2) Mount + Robbo + Mousset —> Alli + Kelly + Rashford
    3) Mount + Robbo + Mousset —> Alli + Kelly + Abraham (0.9ITB)

    Rest of Team:
    Pope
    Soy / TAA / Robbo* (Rico, Lund)
    Maddison / KDB / Mount* / Mane (Cantwell)
    Mousset* / Vardy / Jimi

    Any advice

    1. tc93
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 3 months ago

      bump

    2. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 14 Years
      4 years, 3 months ago

      You can wait on 3, really depends if you want to take a hit.

      1. tc93
        • 5 Years
        4 years, 3 months ago

        Dont mind taking a hit. 200k OR. Just done Mount --> Ali to catch the price rise. Will decide on the rest later

  13. Dr. Agabuse
    • 11 Years
    4 years, 3 months ago

    Salah :(.

    Wil he start on the weekend?

    1. Pep's Money Laundry
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 3 months ago

      Yes

  14. MOZIL
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 3 months ago

    Kane most likely to get rested against Burnley this week?

    1. Pat Bonner
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      4 years, 3 months ago

      Kane never gets rested? Not sure who’s even backup now

      1. MOZIL
        • 7 Years
        4 years, 3 months ago

        Lucas Moura up front with Eriksen coming in?

        1. Pat Bonner
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 12 Years
          4 years, 3 months ago

          Can’t see it myself

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

    Finally give up on Pool defense double-up to fund Tielemens>Alli ? have 2FTs.

    1. tucaoneo
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 3 months ago

      Makes a lot of sense to me.

    2. jaguar shark
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      4 years, 3 months ago

      I’m doing this

  16. UpAndAway
    • 10 Years
    4 years, 3 months ago

    Jiminez owners sticking? Ings is matching him for a lower price.

    1. yer old da
      • 14 Years
      4 years, 3 months ago

      Thinking about that switch actually

      1. UpAndAway
        • 10 Years
        4 years, 3 months ago

        Enables me to have a Son/Alli midfield double up if I move to Ings.

    2. Pat Bonner
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      4 years, 3 months ago

      Keeping for next 3

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

        I'll be keeping also as only just brought him in this GW. Reckon he can score well over next 3?

        1. Pat Bonner
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 12 Years
          4 years, 3 months ago

          I think so but not getting many predictions right this season! Stats look decent (4shots in box today) and fixtures are good, esp gw18 when he’s a captain option

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

            Cool cheers PB, stats do look good. GW18 very handy to have like you say, possible cap option.

  17. mrodgers91
    • 6 Years
    4 years, 3 months ago

    Pick two out of abraham jiminez and rashford. Vardy is staying for the whole season

  18. yer old da
    • 14 Years
    4 years, 3 months ago

    A or B to free up the funds for Martial > KDB?

    A. Jimenez > Ings
    B. Pope & Tomori > Button & Kelly?

    1. yer old da
      • 14 Years
      4 years, 3 months ago

      Obviously B is for a 4 point hit I should say

  19. Threat Level Midnight
    • 5 Years
    4 years, 3 months ago

    Pick 1

    Pope
    VVD Soy Lund
    Mane KDB Maddy Pulisic Zaha
    Kane Vardy

    Button Connoly Tomori Williams

    A. Zaha>>Alli
    B. Pulisic>>Alli
    C. Zaha/Connoly>>Mousset/Alli (-4)

    1. Threat Level Midnight
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 3 months ago

      Kane is actually Rash...my mistake.

  20. Ógie
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    4 years, 3 months ago

    @TM

    How is LMS looking?

    1. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 14 Years
      4 years, 3 months ago

      Been too busy

      https://www.livefpl.net/LMS

      1. Ógie
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        4 years, 3 months ago

        Cheers.

  21. Taegugk Warrior
    • 5 Years
    4 years, 3 months ago

    hold or sell abraham...? How bad his injury..?

  22. Nightf0x
    • 8 Years
    4 years, 3 months ago

    Laca to

    A) tammy
    B) mouset
    C) firmino
    D) rash
    E) jimy

  23. MiLK2018
    • 6 Years
    4 years, 3 months ago

    Considering Tomori -> Aurier, what's your thoughts/suggestions? Thx.

  24. Boomerang V
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 3 months ago

    Is Son to Alli to sideways?

    Also considering:
    Jimmy to Abraham
    Ings to Abraham
    Tomori to Kelly

    2.4 itb 1 ft

    Pope McGovern
    TAA Soy Lund Tomori Rico
    Mané KDB Son Maddison Dendo
    Vardy Jimi Ings

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

    Alli or Son if price isn't an issue for now?

    1. Pat Bonner
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      4 years, 3 months ago

      Alli on fire and Mourinho talking him up

  26. french holiday
    • 6 Years
    4 years, 3 months ago

    Would you do Soyuncu to Aurier

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

      No

  27. Francescoli
    • 9 Years
    4 years, 3 months ago

    If nothing else to do, would you do Son to Alli? Underlying stats point to Alli being a slightly better option at the moment

    1. Boomerang V
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 3 months ago

      Same dilemma. It feels like chasing points but the extra money would allow me to upgrade Jimi to Rashford in gw 17

      Pointwise I guess Son and Alli will be close so the question is what to do with the money

  28. Taegugk Warrior
    • 5 Years
    4 years, 3 months ago

    2FT. mini WC

    Please help me to choose to keep
    A. Soy
    B. Aurier

    1.Abraham
    2.Jimenez

  29. bruuuno
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 5 Years
    4 years, 3 months ago

    Early planning, I know. But is this a good front 8 when wildcarding gw 18?

    Alli Son Sterling KDB Grealish
    Vardy Rashford Mousset

    1. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 14 Years
      4 years, 3 months ago

      Mousset the benchie?

      1. bruuuno
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 5 Years
        4 years, 3 months ago

        Yeah. But rotates well with Grealish

  30. JonSnow
    • 6 Years
    4 years, 3 months ago

    Son -> Alli and bank the 1.2 or hold?
    Bit sideways I know.
    One ft and no other pressing concerns, will use the money to upgrade elsewhere next gw