Scout Notes

Jimenez points run ends as Wolves extend unbeaten streak with West Ham win

Wolverhampton Wanderers 2-0 West Ham United

Leander Dendoncker celebrates his goal
  • Goals: Leander Dendoncker (£4.4m), Patrick Cutrone (£5.6m)
  • Assists: Joao Moutinho (£5.3m), Pedro Neto (£5.0m)
  • Bonus: Dendoncker x3, Moutinho x2, Conor Coady (£5.0m) x1

Leander Dendoncker (£4.4m) was the most-owned Wolves player to deliver a return at Molineux on Wednesday night as Raul Jimenez (£7.7m) failed to make it five consecutive Gameweeks with an attacking return.

The 22.5%-owned Mexican may have blanked against a leaky West Ham outfit but it was not for a lack of trying, with Jimenez topping the shot charts in the Gameweek 15 clash.

Dendoncker – still in 9.4% of squads despite being part of Wolves’ back three in the absence of Willy Boly (£4.8m) – poked home in the 24th minute directly from a Joao Moutinho (£5.3m) corner. The Portuguese midfield maestro has three assists and a goal in the past five Gameweeks.

Nuno Espirito Santo’s troops are now unbeaten in ten Premier League matches – perhaps not the most significant stat in Fantasy terms but it does illustrate Wolves’ excellent form following a ropey start to the season. On the other hand, Wednesday night’s shut-out was the club’s first since Gameweek 8.

Nuno, who gave his players Thursday off following their victory, was pleased with his side’s effort in defence. The Wolves boss said:

It was a good game, a good performance, I think we played very well. We had to be organised and manage the game.

West Ham are a very good team but we got a clean sheet and I’m very happy for that. I’m giving them a day off after 21 days without a day off.

However, Nuno did feel that his side might have made better use of counter-attacking situations, adding:

We had chances, clear breaks and counter-attacks that we should define better, clear chances.

Jimenez was probably the guiltiest party in that regard. The forward’s loose touch after a rapid Adama Traore (£5.2m) break saw the Mexico star shoot straight at David Martin (£4.0m) in the 73rd minute.

Jimenez sees an effort saved by Martin

West Ham’s current no. 1 made five saves against Wolves, putting him joint-third for that particular statistic among goalkeepers across Gameweek 18.

Martin kept the score at 1-0 in the first half with a good stop from Diogo Jota’s (£6.1m) drive, while he also prevented Jonny (£5.4m) scoring from close range on 54 minutes after the defender was put through by Jimenez.

West Ham’s only big chance of the game fell to Robert Snodgrass (£5.2m) after he was set free by Pablo Fornals (£6.0m). The Scot’s control let him down, however, as Rui Patricio (£5.2m) claimed the ball in a collision that ended the Hammers man’s involvement in the tie.

On his opportunity, Snodgrass explained:

For my chance I took a good first touch, the second I tried to go on my left and the keeper’s just come out and done well. I’m disappointed because it’s a chance I should have taken, and have done most of my career. 

We’ll just go back to the drawing board and take the positives from the game because I thought there were some good performances and on another day I take that chance to make it 1-1, so I’m gutted.

Wolves ended the contest late on as Jimenez’s 84th-minute replacement Patrick Cutrone (£5.6m) slotted home a pass from fellow substitute Pedro Neto (£5.0m).

West Ham have now conceded 62 chances from set plays this season, fifth-bottom in the league. On that problem and his side’s performance, Manuel Pellegrini said:

I think that, for me, the big mistake we made was conceding from the set piece again. It was a very tight game in the first 45 minutes. We dominated most part of the second half.

We had one option [chance] to draw the game, but we didn’t take that option and finally they counter attacked and found the space for the second goal.

Before this game, we have conceded too many. Newcastle scored three from set pieces, Crystal Palace two, Bournemouth by set pieces, it’s at least eight or ten goals.

Questioned on why the impressive Michail Antonio (£6.9m) was not part of the matchday squad, Pellegrini stated:

It was a risk for him to play this game. He is not able to play and I hope he will be recovered for Monday.

The Irons boss added on Snodgrass:

I think [he will be fit for Gameweek 16]. We will see tomorrow, he had a big kick to his chin but hopefully he will be OK.

Snodgrass leaves the field after his clash with Patricio

Wolverhampton Wanderers XI (3-4-3): Patricio; Saiss, Coady, Dendoncker; Jonny, Neves, Moutinho, Doherty; Jota (Neto 72′), Jimenez (Cutrone 84′), Traore (Bennett 89′).

West Ham United XI (4-2-3-1): Martin; Cresswell, Balbuena, Ogbonna, Fredericks; Rice, Noble (Holland 71′); Fornals, F. Anderson, Snodgrass (Yarmolenko 62′); Haller (Ajeti 80′).

MEMBERS ANALYSIS

GAMEWEEK 15 – FPL MATCH REPORTS

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  1. Differential C (Mark)
    • 8 Years
    4 years, 3 months ago

    Think this might be my plan for next two GWs.
    Son+Guilbert->Kelly+Alli for this GW.

    Want Guilbert, but need the cash to fund
    Jimenez->Rashford next GW, after the derby

    Gazzaniga
    TAA Soyuncu Lundstram
    Mane Son deBruyne Maddison
    Vardy Abraham Jimenez

    Woodman Rico Guilbert Nakamba

    0.2m ITB // 2FT

  2. BNMC
    • 4 Years
    4 years, 3 months ago

    Best captain this week? I have Mane, KDB, Son, Vardy, and Tammy.

    1. Party time
        4 years, 3 months ago

        Ofcourse Vardy 🙂 Aston villa are pants

      • SpaceCadet
        • 10 Years
        4 years, 3 months ago

        Vardy

      • Differential C (Mark)
        • 8 Years
        4 years, 3 months ago

        I'm going Alli probably.

        From your choices, I'd go Vardy.

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

      Cap Alli or Vardy?

      1. Over Midwicket
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        4 years, 3 months ago

        Either

    3. BNMC
      • 4 Years
      4 years, 3 months ago

      Anyone else concerned about SHU's form lately?

      1. Over Midwicket
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        4 years, 3 months ago

        Yes. Will sell my second SHU def when I have a free FT and will not play Lundstram every week. Kinda forced ATM but he's not a set and forget

      2. Maximus Bonimus Pointimus
        • 14 Years
        4 years, 3 months ago

        Yeah, ever since the 3 Utd goals

        They have 6 away in their next 10 too

        One of the home games is v city

        Lundy 4 consecutive blanks

        Wheels could be about to come off

        1. BNMC
          • 4 Years
          4 years, 3 months ago

          Thinking of selling Lundy after Boxing Day isn't too drastic is it? I bought him for 4.1 so I built so much value in him.

          1. Jamb0
            • 6 Years
            4 years, 3 months ago

            Noways I would sell him

      3. IN SANE IN DE BRUYNE
        • 7 Years
        4 years, 3 months ago

        Not really. Newcastle were making it very difficult for them, only watched the first half though but I I'm not worried at all.

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

      Should I hold FT this week?
      If not what the most urgent move to make?

      Guaita

      Robbo TAA Lundstram

      Mane KDB Son Tielmans

      Vardy Abraham Ings

      McGovern Soy Tomori Stephens

      1. Party time
          4 years, 3 months ago

          Yes

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

        Can only play 1, out of the following 3.

        A) Rashford (mci)
        B) Mount (eve)
        C) Stevens (nor)

        So which one should it be?

        1. King Kohli
          • 11 Years
          4 years, 3 months ago

          Definitely play both A & B, surely you can drop someone else.

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

            I wish I could

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

              Maddison, Zaha, KdB, Salah, Ings, Vardy + 3 defenders & a keeper.
              Who to drop?

      3. King Kohli
        • 11 Years
        4 years, 3 months ago

        Best move here?

        A. Connolly + TAA > Tammy + Kelly (-4)
        B. Lowton > Kelly
        C. Save
        D. Any other

        Guaita Stek
        TAA Lundy Soy Lowton Rico
        Mane KDB Son Maddison Cantwell
        Vardy Jimenez Connolly

        1 Ft 2.8 Itb

        1. Winners900
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 7 Years
          4 years, 3 months ago

          Lowton+Connolly -> Aurier+Ings
          or
          Maddison-> Alli

          Either one of them for me. So probably the first one since Maddison is still a good pick this gmw.

          1. King Kohli
            • 11 Years
            4 years, 3 months ago

            Want Rashford and Tammy going forward so plan to fit them in the next two weeks.

      4. Winners900
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 7 Years
        4 years, 3 months ago

        Who would you have in your squad?

        A) Aurier+Pulisic
        B) Kelly+Alli

        Cheers

        1. Sailboats
          • 8 Years
          4 years, 3 months ago

          B

        2. Thomas Shelby from Birmingh…
          • 4 Years
          4 years, 3 months ago

          B

        3. mojoindojo
          • 10 Years
          4 years, 3 months ago

          B

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

        What would you do here. 1.2 ItB

        Pope
        Lundstram soyunchu egan Evans
        Alli Salah mane
        Abraham Jimenez Vardy
        Button James Hayden Fredericks

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

        Bench 1 please:
        A-Mount (Have Tammy)
        B-Lundstram (Have Henderson)
        C-Cantwell

        1. Bavarian
          • 6 Years
          4 years, 3 months ago

          sorry Play 1 🙂

      7. Thomas Shelby from Birmingh…
        • 4 Years
        4 years, 3 months ago

        Suggestions please?
        Pope Ramsdale
        Soy Tomori Lund Willems Rico
        Sterling KDB Mane Alli Guendouzi
        Vardy Ings Ayew
        0.7 ITB
        Hold on to FT and
        1) kick Sterling and Ayew next GW
        2) Change Ramsdale >> Ryan/Henderson
        3) Downgrade Tomori to reduce rotation headache and free up funds

      8. Differential C (Mark)
        • 8 Years
        4 years, 3 months ago

        City are interested in two Greek fullbacks.

        The two full-backs in the focus of the City scout are Olympiacos’s Konstantinos Tsimikas (23y/o) and PAOK’s Dimitrios Giannoulis (24 y/o).

        Giannoulis has 4 assists in 12 games and Tsimikas 2 assists in 8 games.

        [SportTime]

        Both are left backs. Looks like Pep is sick of Mendy's constant visits to the hospital. Might be a sign they've given up on Chilwell.

      9. FootballFanatic365
        • 9 Years
        4 years, 3 months ago

        guaita

        Soy_VVD_Lund(Cahil*,Rico)
        Son_Mane_Zaha_Pulisic(St.Maxim)
        Mousett_Vardy_Rash

        mous + CAhill > Kelly + Abraham ? (-8)

        no worries about the hits. im 1.7 Mill

      10. waltzingmatildas
        • 13 Years
        4 years, 3 months ago

        Bench ings or mousset?

        1. Over Midwicket
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 12 Years
          4 years, 3 months ago

          Moussy. Ings on fire.

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

          Mousset

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

        Is Chilwell expected to play this weekend?

        1. Over Midwicket
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 12 Years
          4 years, 3 months ago

          Of course

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

            Cool, thanks. Was worried if the midweek miss was any serious injury or something.

            1. Differential C (Mark)
              • 8 Years
              4 years, 3 months ago

              Hearing its a minor groin injury. Nothing too serious.

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

                Cool thanks

      12. SpaceCadet
        • 10 Years
        4 years, 3 months ago

        Bench dunk or lund?

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

          Dunk

        2. ChelseaGuy
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 7 Years
          4 years, 3 months ago

          Dunk maybe

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

            Thanks

        3. Nutella
          • 13 Years
          4 years, 3 months ago

          dunk

      13. Over Midwicket
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        4 years, 3 months ago

        KDB to Son for a hit? Crazy, unnecessary or maverick/genius?

        1. ChelseaGuy
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 7 Years
          4 years, 3 months ago

          Unnecessary. KDB do turn up in big games

          1. Over Midwicket
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 12 Years
            4 years, 3 months ago

            I guess but he's simple not explosive. Son is playing LW but has hattrick potential.

            1. ChelseaGuy
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 7 Years
              4 years, 3 months ago

              Alli getting into better positions lately. He seems to be on a purple patch

              1. Over Midwicket
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                • 12 Years
                4 years, 3 months ago

                I have Alli too but a double up is sooo nice.

                1. ChelseaGuy
                  • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                  • 7 Years
                  4 years, 3 months ago

                  Spurs do have much better fixtures than City
                  I have Son and KDB btw

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

            No return vs Man Utd till date 😉

            1. ChelseaGuy
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 7 Years
              4 years, 3 months ago

              Interesting. Could be the one though

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

          Not for hit.

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

            Though I did KDB to Alli for Spurs double as I had 2 FTs

      14. ChelseaGuy
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 7 Years
        4 years, 3 months ago

        Sheffield defence regressing or just two off days?

        1. Over Midwicket
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 12 Years
          4 years, 3 months ago

          Regressing.

          1. ChelseaGuy
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 7 Years
            4 years, 3 months ago

            Just got Hendo in for Pope last week lol

            1. Over Midwicket
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 12 Years
              4 years, 3 months ago

              Eek.

      15. Over Midwicket
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        4 years, 3 months ago

        Can't wait to pull the trigger on Jiminez to Rashford tomorrow. Rashford stats are out of control. Plus "talisman" status.

        1. ChelseaGuy
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 7 Years
          4 years, 3 months ago

          As long as he's on the wings and not the lone man striker. Difficult fitting him into my forward line of Vardy Abraham Ings

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

            doesnt seem to worry him. Doing great since Martial is out.

            1. ChelseaGuy
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 7 Years
              4 years, 3 months ago

              Greenwood upfront yea?

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

                Rashy 7,7 ppg in last 7
                Position doesn't matter

                1. ChelseaGuy
                  • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                  • 7 Years
                  4 years, 3 months ago

                  When Martial or Greenwood is starting. Pretty sure his ppg is lower when he's the lone man upfront

                2. ChelseaGuy
                  • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                  • 7 Years
                  4 years, 3 months ago

                  4.33 ppg in 6 games without Martial or Greenwood. Believe he performs better when he's not the lone striker. Having said that Ole should play Greenwood more now which means more Rashford points

        2. Karan14
          • 7 Years
          4 years, 3 months ago

          Hard to ignore him and Pogba coming back will only help him.
          Kane to Rashford is on for me too next week.

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

          Aiming for a front line of Vardy, Rashford and Abraham.. Juicy.

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

            Been running with that for four weeks

        4. Ajax Hamsterdam
          • 9 Years
          4 years, 3 months ago

          welcome aboard 🙂

      16. Willmissudimitrypayet
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 7 Years
        4 years, 3 months ago

        Best max 8,7 million midfielder for next 2 before WC?

        Already got Alli and Pulisic.

        I do not see any standouts. Maddison is an obvious one, but I am actually considering going Harvey Barnes over him. Villa is conceding loads of chances from the left flank where Barnes can thrive. Pluss I thought he really held some advanced positions this gameweek. Other option is Zaha I guess.

        Who and why?

        A) Maddison
        B) Barnes
        C) Zaha

        1. Differential C (Mark)
          • 8 Years
          4 years, 3 months ago

          This is a tough question I have trouble answering. I'd say Maddison is the sensible choice, in a freescoring Leicester side, and takes set pieces as well. Seems like I dont have enough info to judge the potential of others in that price point.

          1. Willmissudimitrypayet
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 7 Years
            4 years, 3 months ago

            Yeah it's quite a difficult one... Also considering taking a hit to get in Son, but don't want to get rid of neither Chilwell nor Robertson tbh.

      17. Differential C (Mark)
        • 8 Years
        4 years, 3 months ago

        Graham Potter looks like the next Mauricio Pochetinno, reminiscent of when he first arrived at Southampton

        - a young, hungry coach with fresh ideas
        - took on a midtable club from abroad
        - has a progressive, free-flowing style of football
        - quickly imprinted his style of play to the squad he inherited + got top signings that fit his philosophy
        - very much a "project building" manager instead of a "quick build" type of guy.

        Arsenal could do with him. Sure he's not a CL winning manager or any major trophy, in fact. But neither was Mauricio, was he? And he turned out pretty good. Surely they cant say they're "above" him?

        1. ChelseaGuy
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 7 Years
          4 years, 3 months ago

          He's done real good yes

      18. Ajax Hamsterdam
        • 9 Years
        4 years, 3 months ago

        lasclelles to clark for free ? thanks

      19. Karan14
        • 7 Years
        4 years, 3 months ago

        Getting sick of template defenders.
        TAA & Lundy on 4 YCs and Leicester have some tough fixtures coming up.
        Think I need to change it a little.

        Best replacement for Tomori?

        1. Ajax Hamsterdam
          • 9 Years
          4 years, 3 months ago

          look at rotation. newcastle rotates well with lundy.

          also palace have nice fixtures. bertrand could be a nice differential.

        2. PapaWengzz
          • 4 Years
          4 years, 3 months ago

          Only a matter of time till Jose starts keeping CSs. Aurier ahead of the curve

        3. Holmes
          • 10 Years
          4 years, 3 months ago

          Jetro

      20. Lignja
        • 6 Years
        4 years, 3 months ago

        Pope
        Taa, Soyuncu, Lundsram
        Son, Kdb, Mane, Pulisic
        Abraham, Vardy, Jimenez

        Mcgovern, Rico, Kelly, Dendoker

        2ft 0.0itb

        A. Mcgovern to Martin roll other ft (decide next week)
        B. Jimenez, Kdb to Rashford, Alli
        C. Jimenez, Pulisic, Taa to Rashford, Alli, Dunk -4

        1. Lignja
          • 6 Years
          4 years, 3 months ago

          If a. next week can do Pulisic, Jimenez to Rashford, Grelish

        2. Nutella
          • 13 Years
          4 years, 3 months ago

          B, but next week

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

          Problem with selling Pulisic and Jimenez is that their stats and performances on the eye test haven't dropped. At all. And their fixtures are still good

          So you'd be selling solely due to form and/or boredom with their points, which isn't predictive but reactive

        4. FPL Alaska
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 9 Years
          4 years, 3 months ago

          Very similar team (see below). Also wondering what to do. Want to get Rash in for Jim but not til next week. I like A this week.

      21. bigbudgie
        • 9 Years
        4 years, 3 months ago

        What would you rather:

        A) Abraham + Mount
        B) Ings/Mousset/Ayew + Alli

        Other mids strikers KDB/Mane/Maddison/Rashford/Vardy

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

          B with ings

        2. ChelseaGuy
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 7 Years
          4 years, 3 months ago

          A but I might be biased lol

        3. mojoindojo
          • 10 Years
          4 years, 3 months ago

          B

      22. Nutella
        • 13 Years
        4 years, 3 months ago

        Have 1 FT and 0.2 in the bank.

        Any changes you would make? Bench order correct?

        Henderson
        TAA | Robbo | Lundy
        Zaha | KDB | Maddison | Mane
        Tammy | (V)ardy | Rashford

        4.0 | Soy | Kelly | Hayden

        Cheers fellas.

        1. ChelseaGuy
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 7 Years
          4 years, 3 months ago

          G2G. Cap Mane?

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

            On Vardy atm, will probably stick with him

          2. Nutella
            • 13 Years
            4 years, 3 months ago

            Worried about possible Mane rotation, would start him if I knew he would defo start. Will see what today's pressers says

            1. ChelseaGuy
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 7 Years
              4 years, 3 months ago

              On the same boat

        2. bigbudgie
          • 9 Years
          4 years, 3 months ago

          I'd play Soy and / or Kelly over Lundstrum

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

            Wishing I did this week, may do that to spread the risk with the SHU defensive double up

      23. gellinmagellan
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 6 Years
        4 years, 3 months ago

        Button Pope
        TAA Soy Lund Rico Dunk
        Salah KdB Alli Mount Dendoncker
        Vardy Jiminez Ings
        1 FT 2.5 ITB. What change should I make?

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

          Good enough to save

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

          I'd replace Pope

        3. ChelseaGuy
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 7 Years
          4 years, 3 months ago

          Jimmy to Tammy is an option
          Pope to Guaita/Hendo/Ryan is another one
          I'd probably save and give salah a last chance before deciding whether to get Mane instead of him

      24. EL tridente
        • 6 Years
        4 years, 3 months ago

        Who to captain?
        A) Vardy
        B) Salah
        C) Son

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

          Salah if it sounds like he will start from today's presser

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

            Klopp is unlikely to give a clue on that

            He has already said there'll be lots of rotation across the board this season

      25. Cto
        • 4 Years
        4 years, 3 months ago

        KDB+Jimi to Alli+Rash

        Yay or nay? For free

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

          I wouldn't

      26. FPL Alaska
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        4 years, 3 months ago

        What to do here? 2 FT 1.4 ITB

        Ryan
        TAA - Soy - Lund
        Mane - KDB - Son - Pulisic
        Tammy - Vardy - Jimenez
        (Button; Tomori, Send, Rico)

        Thinking just Tomori > Kelly this week and roll other FT? Jim > Rash next week?

        1. Jamb0
          • 6 Years
          4 years, 3 months ago

          Yeah - good moves

        2. Lignja
          • 6 Years
          4 years, 3 months ago

          Good move, You can get Rash for Jim easyer than me...i need to downgrade Taa to Aurie or Kdb to Alli