Scout Notes

Palace defence continues to attract interest despite uninspiring attack

Watford 0-0 Crystal Palace

Goals: None

Assists: None

Bonus Points: Vicente Guaita x3 (£5.0m), Martin Kelly x2 (£4.2m), Gary Cahill x2 (£4.5m)

The stock of Crystal Palace defenders continues to rise as they kept a third clean in a row at Watford on Saturday afternoon.

The Eagles’ total of six shutouts this season is bettered only by Leicester City so far and they still have favourable fixtures on the horizon, including Brighton (home), Newcastle (away), West Ham (home), Southampton (away) and Norwich (away).

Martin Kelly (£4.2m) and Vicente Guaita (£5.0m) are likely to be the chief beneficiaries of that run from a Fantasy perspective as they both added bonus points against Watford. Goalkeeper Guaita has now scored eight points or more in each of his last three outings too.

Palace’s achievements at the back have been made all the more impressive considering recent defensive and disciplinary issues they have had to overcome in the process.

Kelly has been a reliable source of points since Ward was ruled out with injury

They kept Bournemouth out in midweek with a number of absences at centre-back and came into Gameweek 16 with similar issues.

Mamadou Sakho (£5.0m) was sent off on Tuesday evening, earning a three-match suspension in the process, while Patrick van Aanholt (£5.5m) sustained a potentially long-term hamstring injury at Selhurst Park that night.

With Joel Ward (£4.4m) also out until January with a knee problem, it meant Roy Hodgson went to Watford with no recognised full-backs, versatile options Kelly and Jeffrey Schlupp (£5.5m) deputising on the right and left respectively.

The Palace manager was boosted by the return to full fitness of Gary Cahill (£4.5m), who started alongside James Tomkins (£5.0m), and Scott Dann (£4.3m), who was named among the substitutes, but the injuries still continued to pile up as make-shift left-back Schlupp had to be replaced by centre-back/defensive midfielder Jairo Riedewald (£4.5m) at half-time having picked up a muscular injury.

“All these muscle injuries have to be assessed and the doctors won’t give you any idea at the moment to the extent of it, but it was forced upon us.” – Roy Hodgson

Cahill was a key player for Palace in their draw at Watford

Despite the ongoing issues, Palace continued to defend well against Watford, with Riedewald, operating very well in a position that he is not used to playing in.

“We were obliged to put Jaïro in, and he did exceptionally well in a position that he certainly hasn’t played many games for us in, and to come in, in the second half and play a Watford team who play the ball forward quickly and play with wingers and he coped very well. We were fortunate that happened because we really have been so unlucky because at the start of the season we said we don’t want injuries at right and left-back because we need [Joel] Ward and Patrick van Aanholt there all the time; we didn’t get that.” – Roy Hodgson

Palace’s best defensive asset at Vicarage Road was Cahill, whose last-ditch tackle on Ismaïla Sarr (£6.2m) was his most vital contribution.

His return to fitness should not be underestimated as Palace continue to face favourable opposition over the Christmas period.

“It would be easy to say I am surprised (at Cahill’s performance), but I am not that surprised, because I knew how good a player he is. He was a regular for four years in my England team, so I knew how good he was. What I perhaps didn’t know quite so well was how it had gone for him at Chelsea, when he didn’t play as many games. So there was that element and not knowing 100 per cent if he would be the same Gary Cahill I knew from three years ago, but of course, he is.” – Roy Hodgson

Zaha has not shown much in either of the last two matches to encourage investment

However, Palace’s attacking assets are still struggling to match-up to their defensive colleagues in terms of Fantasy potential.

After scoring in back-to-back matches in Gameweeks 13 and 14, it’s now two blanks in a row for Wilfried Zaha (£6.8m).

While you could make a case that Palace were limited in attack against Brighton by Sakho’s early red card, they did not have such mitigating circumstances at Watford.

In truth, the Eagles provided very little attacking threat, Zaha epitomising that perfectly by not once registering a shot on goal. The fact that he was unable to do so against a poor Watford side is unlikely to endear Fantasy managers to him even if the schedule is appealing.

That said, Hodgson did make a point of highlighting the attention Zaha received from Watford players on Saturday afternoon, the Ivory Coast international the most-fouled player.

“It was pretty clear in the first half they were going to mark him tightly, and there is nothing wrong with that, I fully understand that, and if I had been the opposition manager, I also would have been making certain that he didn’t get much time and space.” – Roy Hodgson

James McArthur (£5.2m) and Jordan Ayew (£5.1m) were the two Crystal Palace players who came the closest to scoring.

Midfield man McArthur found himself free on the left in the first half but could not even test Ben Foster (£4.8m) with his effort, dragging it wide.

In the second period, Ayew drifted from his centre-forward berth onto the right flank, got around Adam Masina (£4.3m) with a stepover and rifled a shot over the bar.

Deeney’s presence for Watford will be a help to them under new manager Pearson

In truth, it was Watford who looked the more likely to score than the visitors. Yes, Palace defended better than their hosts but the Hornets still created better chances.

“The first half was quite even but in the second half we were the ones on the front foot, and we pushed them back for large periods of the game. We didn’t really get any clear-cut chances which we looked at and it was a bit disappointing, but it was a great performance, the lads gave absolutely everything and I’m sure we’ll go again next week.” – Hayden Mullins

In the second half, some head-tennis in midfield, helped along by Troy Deeney (£6.2m), who was making his second start in a row since coming back from injury, set Gerard Deulofeu (£6.1m) on a run through the middle. The former Everton man could only place his effort wide of Guaita’s goal.

Late-on, a rare error from Kelly gifted the ball to Andre Gray (£5.6m), triggering something of a goalmouth scramble.

Tomkins’ tackle only went as far as Deeney, who scuffed his shot. Sarr managed to get on the end of the loose ball but Guaita smothered it to secure the point and clean sheet for Palace.

With Nigel Pearson appointed as the Watford manager on Friday, it was too late in the week for him to have much impact on selection and tactics. Therefore, it must be said that there is only a limited amount we can glean from the Hornets’ latest outing moving forward.

“(Nigel) just said a few words with the lads, he introduced himself, went around the group and shook everyone’s hands. He had a few words to say just before the boys went out which was brilliant. I think one of the reasons the club appointed him is they know his pedigree, he’s a top manager and he’s got a good group of players, which is brilliant as well.” – Hayden Mullins

Watford XI (4-2-3-1): Foster; Masina, Cathcart, Kabasele, Femenía; Capoue, Doucouré (Chalobah 78′); Deulofeu, Pereyra (A Gray 77′), Sarr; Deeney.

Crystal Palace XI (4-5-1): Guaita; Schlupp (Riedewald 46′), Cahill, Tomkins, M Kelly; Zaha, McArthur, Milivojevic, Kouyaté (McCarthy 83′), Townsend (Benteke 73′); Ayew.

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  1. Albert_Luque
    • 9 Years
    4 years, 3 months ago

    Here's my current team:

    Pope-Button
    TAA-Soy-Lund-Aurier-Rico
    Mane-KDB-Madd-Pulisic-Hayden
    Abraham-Rashford-Vardy

    After this week, does Maddison and Pulisic to Alli and Grealish for free sound good?

    1. Camzy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      4 years, 3 months ago

      Yes. Sounds good.

      1. Albert_Luque
        • 9 Years
        4 years, 3 months ago

        Cheers - my thinking is Leicester and Chelsea's fixtures swing slightly so having in-form players from different teams diversifies risk.

        1. Pumpkinhead *non-expert*
          • 9 Years
          4 years, 3 months ago

          I don't think the fixtures are that bad - Away to Tot and Arsenal and Home to Southampton none have been very tight at the back recently.

    2. Jay Arell
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 3 months ago

      I don't know if I would get rid of Maddison, incredible value

  2. VAR United
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 3 months ago

    Seriously how do I bench one of these

    Mane
    Alli
    Martial
    Mount
    Maddison
    Vardy
    Kane
    Abraham

    Currently leaning on Alli (*palmface)

    1. Surfeit of Lampteys
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 3 months ago

      By not giving yourself such a ridiculous benching headache in the first place?

      1. VAR United
        • 7 Years
        4 years, 3 months ago

        and still have 1.5 itb

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

      Mount

      1. VAR United
        • 7 Years
        4 years, 3 months ago

        Against that make shift Bournemouth defence?

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

      Nothing wrong with having a good bench, just play the game and choose players on their own merit. I’d choose to drop Mount because I think he is less likely to score. If anyone gets dropped you have a good player coming in.

    4. Baganuva Hatty
      • 4 Years
      4 years, 3 months ago

      I have a very similar headache. I'm going with Mount based on his recent form and risk of rotation. He was always my 5th midfield option. Can't drop any of your front 3.

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

    Front 3 of Vardy Abraham Ings I'm very happy with, yet really want Rashford. Has anyone in the same position made a swap?

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

      I sold Jimi > Rashford. Other 2 strikers are Vardy and Abraham.

    2. Camzy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      4 years, 3 months ago

      Strikers are a dilemma right now. Vardy is a must.

      Leaving 2 of:
      - Rashford
      - Abraham
      - Ings
      - Jimenez

      It's tough. I'd say Rashford looks 2nd most important.

    3. Pumpkinhead *non-expert*
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 3 months ago

      Just swapped Jimmy to Tammy for Vardy Ings Tammy front line.

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

    Help please.

    Does KDB & Jiménez to Alli and Rashford for free sound like a smart move?

    Thank you.

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

      I like the Jimenez to Rashford switch

      However, can see KDB hauling against Arsenal...

    2. VAR United
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 3 months ago

      Looks good but hold for a week... KDB against THAT Arsenal defence

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

      Nah keep KDB - he's at the heart of everything Man City do, they're just having a blip.

      1. soup natsi
        • 9 Years
        4 years, 3 months ago

        Problem is City is having a blip and it’s been awhile. At some point it should become the new normal

        1. Sickboy
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 14 Years
          4 years, 3 months ago

          Thanks everyone

        2. Pukki Blinders
          • 4 Years
          4 years, 3 months ago

          One of the most expensive teams in the world, I'm sure this is not the new 'normal' for City

          1. soup natsi
            • 9 Years
            4 years, 3 months ago

            History books are full of expensive teams underperforming

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

              Pep doesn't usually underperform though

              1. soup natsi
                • 9 Years
                4 years, 3 months ago

                He very obviously underperformed at Bayern

            2. Pukki Blinders
              • 4 Years
              4 years, 3 months ago

              They literally have the same team as last season though, not sure how things can suddenly change that quickly, surely just a blip

              1. soup natsi
                • 9 Years
                4 years, 3 months ago

                So do Watford. City’s more likely to get better than keep struggling, just saying there’s a pattern here and it should mean something

                1. Pumpkinhead *non-expert*
                  • 9 Years
                  4 years, 3 months ago

                  tbf their main striker is out injured and their main defender has been out basically all season. They are def under performing but kdb himself has looked sharp.

        3. bench boost for every gamew…
          • 7 Years
          4 years, 3 months ago

          Problem is unbalanced team and a bit fragile mentality coupled with some injuries. Laporte everyone says, but to me attacking wise it´s Sané who is missed most. Guardiola knows that.

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

      I did just that. Can't say how smart it is but here's hoping!

    5. Baganuva Hatty
      • 4 Years
      4 years, 3 months ago

      KDB is a season keeper. Barring injury. Keep him close. Saying that I just had a miserable captain fail with him. He could have had a haul of assists v UTD. I forgive him.

      1. bench boost for every gamew…
        • 7 Years
        4 years, 3 months ago

        i´ll forgive him too, ut not sure i forgive jesus.. if you take the bps system he would have been par with rashford with only one assist, that´s 6 points with cap

        1. bench boost for every gamew…
          • 7 Years
          4 years, 3 months ago

          sorry, that´s 12 points with cap-)

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

    How is this looking?

    Pope
    TAA, Soy, Lund
    KDB, Mane, Zaha, Son, Maddison
    Ings, (V)ardy

    (Kelly, Rico, Greenwood)

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

      Almost the identical team

    2. Kitsune
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 3 months ago

      A lot like my team. Hope you do well!

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

      Good luck guys!

  6. Wheato182
    • 11 Years
    4 years, 3 months ago

    Current Team

    Pope
    Lund - Soy - TAA
    Mane - KDB - Alli - Son - Mount*
    Vardy - Jimi

    Bench - Greenwood* - Clark - Kelly

    Few options i'm pondering
    A) Mount > Grealish
    B) Mount + Greenwood > Ings + Dendo
    C) Stick

    Any other suggestions welcome!

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

      A) is good but Mount plays BOU and Grealish is on 4 yellows so wait a week on that

      1. Wheato182
        • 11 Years
        4 years, 3 months ago

        Nice one, think i'll take your advice. Have 2 FT so just use one to sort my bench out.

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

    What to do?
    Pope
    Trent - Soyuncu - Kelly
    Mane - KDB - Alli - Maddison
    Vardy(C) - Tammy - Jimmy.
    (4.0 / Lundstraum / Cantwell / Rico)
    Save Ft? Looking at KDB to Salah after next week

    1. soup natsi
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 3 months ago

      Maddison to Grealish for funds?

      1. Pumpkinhead *non-expert*
        • 9 Years
        4 years, 3 months ago

        With Norwich up next?

        1. soup natsi
          • 9 Years
          4 years, 3 months ago

          Fair point

          1. Pumpkinhead *non-expert*
            • 9 Years
            4 years, 3 months ago

            agree that the fixtures do get tight after norwich, looking to ditch myself then.

    2. Pukki Blinders
      • 4 Years
      4 years, 3 months ago

      Not the time to triple up on Liverpool, bias aside 😉

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

      Save

    4. Saint Tim
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      4 years, 3 months ago

      Dont sell KDB - season keeper

    5. bench boost for every gamew…
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 3 months ago

      not sure you would buy Salah for his blank?

  8. Jullepuu
    • 4 Years
    4 years, 3 months ago

    Any advice on this lot? 1 free transfer and 3.4 in the bankm

    Guaita Button
    TAA Robbo Soy Lund Reid
    Mane KDB Alli Mount Hayden
    Connolly Jimenez Vardy

    Thinking about doing Connolly to Abraham

    1. soup natsi
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 3 months ago

      Plan for 3 liv blanking

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

        Yeah one of the defenders is out after WAT but I'm not sure which one yet. I'm probably going to end up playing Hayden and taking a hit to remove Mount for game week 18. The plan is to do Jimenez to Rash for game week 19 but it just never goes as planned

  9. soup natsi
    • 9 Years
    4 years, 3 months ago

    Have 2 FTs, £3.7itb and can’t really see an obvious transfer

    Robbo, Aurier, Lund, Soy, (Rico)
    KdB, Son, Alli, Pulisic, (Cantwell)
    Vardy, Jimmy, Ings

    A. Jimmy > Abraham
    B. Jimmy > Rasford
    C. Rico > Kelly
    D. Henderson > Guaita
    E. a combination of above?

    1. g40steve
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 3 months ago

      B for me

    2. Saint Tim
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      4 years, 3 months ago

      B is my favourite of your options

    3. soup natsi
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 3 months ago

      Cheers lads

  10. No Professionals
    • 6 Years
    4 years, 3 months ago

    Kane and Mount to rashford and alli a solid move?

    Obviously off the back of a strong kane performance, but I'd still have alli and son, and don't feel like I could captain kane. Mount wouldn't be missed.

    1. soup natsi
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 3 months ago

      Yeah

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

      Yes good moves.

    3. Saint Tim
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      4 years, 3 months ago

      Definitely!

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

      Looks good

    5. No Professionals
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 3 months ago

      Thanks all, unanimous

  11. Eleven Hag
    • 6 Years
    4 years, 3 months ago

    Any info about when matip cud comeback? Thinking of going without Liverpool defender from GW18 onwards until he is bank in the team

    1. bench boost for every gamew…
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 3 months ago

      he is not included in the team that goes on a tour at world cup for teams,that indicates at least not before boxing day. My guess is not before after new year, but could be wrong.

  12. I Member
    • 8 Years
    4 years, 3 months ago

    What would you do with this lot?

    Pope
    Alexander-Arnold, Lundstram, Soyuncu
    Mane, De Bruyne, Maddison, Pulisic
    Vardy, Firmino, Ings

    Button; Maguire, Dendoncker, Rico.

    2 FT 0.6 ITB

    A) Firmino -> Rashford
    B) Maguire & Pulisic -> Kelly & Alli

    1. Saint Tim
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      4 years, 3 months ago

      B

  13. Jeremy Corbyn
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 3 months ago

    8th green arrow in a row after wildcarding. I went from 250k to what looks like 2k.

    1. Eleven Hag
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 3 months ago

      Well done sir

    2. soup natsi
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 3 months ago

      Good job jezza, do the same this thursday

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

      Now, save brexit next...

    4. MANGE TOUT RODNEY
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 3 months ago

      Nicely done Jezza

    5. DaisyDaisyDaisyDaisy
      • 10 Years
      4 years, 3 months ago

      You sure that's rank and not the amount of voters?

    6. Fpl Richie
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 3 months ago

      Good work. But concentrate on saving us from another five years of misery if that's okay.

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

    Downgrade Taa to Targer (rotate for 3th defender spot with Kelly and Rico) to afford Jimenez to Rashford and leave money for Pulisic to Alli next week?

    Pope, Martin
    Taa*, Soyuncu, Lundstram, Kelly, Rico
    Mane, Kdb, Son, Pulisic, Dendoker
    Abraham, Vardy, Jimenez

    2ft 0 itb

  15. Pukki Blinders
    • 4 Years
    4 years, 3 months ago

    Want stronger bench coverage... is Jimenez + Hayden --> Jota + Grealish for free a good move?

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

      Jota is not a good option. You can get Ings for just 0.2m more

      1. Pukki Blinders
        • 4 Years
        4 years, 3 months ago

        Can't afford, don't see Ings keeping up this form seeing as he's made of glass.

        1. bench boost for every gamew…
          • 7 Years
          4 years, 3 months ago

          i think he bought himself better quality glass in the pottery store, so you might regret that. Playing 90, 75 and 89 min in 7 days say so seemingly his new glass have notched up a little, maybe stainless steel?
          Anyway, i think next 2 is ok to have him, and i would much rather have him than Jota with Jota´s next fixtures, and he is a hot head so both yellos and reds coming. Maupay is a possibilty if you can rotate him in the tougher fixtures.

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

      Don't like that play myself. Jota is v hit and miss

  16. Saint Tim
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    4 years, 3 months ago

    Current defence:
    Ryan, Button
    Lund, Soy, Rico, Tomori, Kelly

    Best (budget) Tomori replacement?
    A) Targett (anyone know how bad his injury is, apparently hobbled down the tunnel) or other Villa
    B) Cahill (double Palace)
    C) Stevens/Baldock (double Sheff Utd)
    D) Other
    Thanks!

    1. soup natsi
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 3 months ago

      3.9 Simpson is now a starter, you wouldn’t play him but useful if you need money

      1. Saint Tim
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        4 years, 3 months ago

        he played 55 mins at the w/e ...doesn't mean he's nailed and don't want double bournemouth (have rico)

        1. Pumpkinhead *non-expert*
          • 9 Years
          4 years, 3 months ago

          You clearly didn't watch the game, came on for an injured Ake who will be out until the new year.

          1. Saint Tim
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 13 Years
            4 years, 3 months ago

            Didn't need to watch the game to know that i don't want double bournemouth defence

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

      I thinking Target but did not know that he is injured any other idea for 4.4m?

    3. bench boost for every gamew…
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 3 months ago

      Since your highest suggestions is 4.7 i reckon that´the limit of funds to invest? With Aké and Cook out til over new year Rico is now dead as an option, they will concede like hell in ALL games from now until they are back. Yes they look green but they will not be that now. reason i mention this is you probably wants to have someone that you can play through christmas and both Lund and Soy has some tricky fixtures there. Kelly you can play in almost every game imo, and i guess you would like Targett for exactly that reason.
      I don´t know about his injury but Taylor is a decent back up and with all games coming up, might be rotated anyway
      Would stay away from double up SHU, they´ve been found out and show some signs of fatigue and a double header there with City and Pool, ugh..
      Cahill is a nice bet, but with games coming thick and fast they´re going to slip up
      Villa defender, Mings if he´s ok
      Aurier is the one you should get. Simple as that.
      An outside bet if Coleman is out for a longer period, is Sidibe at 5.3, couple of very nice games there in between chrismas and new year

      1. Saint Tim
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        4 years, 3 months ago

        thanks, appreciate the response. Aurier is a definite possibility

  17. BIG TONES
    • 9 Years
    4 years, 3 months ago

    Have 2FT and nothing I really want to change. How does Mane > Salah sound ahead of Watford?

    1. Surfeit of Lampteys
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 3 months ago

      Sounds like you're drunk

    2. The Ejiptian King
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 3 months ago

      I own Salah and no Mane, would rather a burn a FT and hope it moves you up a few ranks.

    3. soup natsi
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 3 months ago

      Mane is more certain to start but yeah, could work

    4. No Professionals
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 3 months ago

      I wouldn't

    5. antis0cial
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 3 months ago

      Sounds a waste, I'd rather have Mane at present

    6. Hotdogs for Tea
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 3 months ago

      madness

  18. Nespinha
    • 8 Years
    4 years, 3 months ago

    Pick one or two options:

    A) Jesus to Rashford + save 0.6
    B) Janmaat to Simpson + save 0.3
    C) Pope to another gk
    D) Mousset to Ayew
    E) Jesus to Abraham + Mousset to 6.6 forward

    1. BIG TONES
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 3 months ago

      I'm keeping Jesus for Arsenal. Pope > Guaita would be a good move assuming you can afford?

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

        Nope, that needs a downgrade somewhere

    2. Saint Tim
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      4 years, 3 months ago

      A

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

      A&C

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

    Would you WC this team?
    Is it really going to be more beneficial to wait a few more GW's?

    Henderson.
    Robbo, Soyuncu, Lundstram, Kelly.
    Pulisic, Mane(vc), KDB, Salah.
    Abraham, Vardy (c).
    Button, Cantwell, Williams, Wickham.
    1ft. 0.4m ITB.

    Some issues-
    3 non playing subs. Cantwell barely starting. Double SHU defence.
    No Spurs. 3 Liverpool who are def going to be rotating more now.
    Missing out on some real in-form players atm.

    1. Saint Tim
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      4 years, 3 months ago

      What are you doing about triple LIV for GW18?!

    2. CONNERS
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 3 months ago

      I would just lose Salah after this GW to fund a decent/playing 5th mid and 3rd forward. WC not necessary.

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

      It doesnt look balanced to me. No Spurs representative, no Rashford, Over dependent on LP. So Yes, I would hit it.

  20. CONNERS
    • 5 Years
    4 years, 3 months ago

    Hey all

    Interested in hearing what others with triple 'pool are doing GW18?

    My feeling (hope) is that is will be a relatively low-scoring GW, however I'll have literally no bench,(will be using my FT to shift Tomori).

    Thoughts?

    1. Fulchester's New Centr…
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 3 months ago

      I'd lose one of the 3 and worry about Tomori another day.

  21. simong1
    • 5 Years
    4 years, 3 months ago

    Any thoughts on whether it's better to bench Lundstram (AVL) or Soyuncu (NOR) this week?

    1. Camzy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      4 years, 3 months ago

      Neither. Who are your other defenders?

      1. simong1
        • 5 Years
        4 years, 3 months ago

        TAA & Robbo the other 2

    2. MANGE TOUT RODNEY
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 3 months ago

      Based on form I would say Lund.

    3. soup natsi
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 3 months ago

      Lund has a goal in him in any game

  22. iL PiStOlErO
    • 4 Years
    4 years, 3 months ago

    Any ideas? Actually the main question is should I keep Puli or not? Also Mo to Mane is always 50/50, too risky imo. Pope has next 2 good fix so want to keep him also.

    If Puli out then Mousse&Puli to Tammy&4.8mid?

    Pope Button
    TAA Lund Soy Guilbert Kelly
    Salah KdB Son Pulisic Dendo
    Vardy Rash Mousset

    0.2 itb, 2 ft

    1. soup natsi
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 3 months ago

      I’ll keep Puli, think he’ll come good

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

      4.8m and Dendo is a bit light

      I ended up getting Mane instead of Salah and selling Sterlign/KDB because it was just too much money

      You can afford KDB+Pulisic+Mousset to Alli+Madison+Ings

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

      Im not sure what you are seeing to suggest you would keep Pope. Bournemouth are in serious trouble and losing players by the week.

  23. Letsgo!
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 3 months ago

    Pope
    Vvd aurier soyuncu
    Mane alli kdb zaha
    Rash vardy(C) abraham

    Subs: button, lund, dunk, cantwell

    2FT.. who will u change and why?

    My plan is that i wont need to change actually although everyone is doing kdb to son.
    And also feel like trying mane captain instead of vardy

    1. Fulchester's New Centr…
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 3 months ago

      Something involving Zaha or just swap sub-keepers?

      1. Letsgo!
        • 7 Years
        4 years, 3 months ago

        Still gibing zaha one more chance plus his price range nth much i can buy?

  24. MANGE TOUT RODNEY
    • 8 Years
    4 years, 3 months ago

    What has happened to Tomori please? Out of favour?

    I am close to ditching but might he come back in to the side?

    1. Pumpkinhead *non-expert*
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 3 months ago

      They can't keep clean sheets - Dump him.

      If he's already rotating him, why take the risk that he starts or doesn't any given gw.

      1. Fulchester's New Centr…
        • 6 Years
        4 years, 3 months ago

        This

    2. soup natsi
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 3 months ago

      Rotated I think, should be back to first 11 soon but not really nailed.

      1. The Ejiptian King
        • 5 Years
        4 years, 3 months ago

        Have we overrated Tomori on here because he was a cheap FPL defender? I just read this on Football365, "Fikayo Tomori has now been dropped after several disappointing displays, but his replacement Andreas Christensen is not an improvement on recent evidence. Kurt Zouma is the virtual ever-present and the most experienced of the three, but he too is floundering."

        1. The Polymath
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 8 Years
          4 years, 3 months ago

          I've been baffled by the love for Tomori for weeks

        2. Pumpkinhead *non-expert*
          • 9 Years
          4 years, 3 months ago

          Chelsea aren't tight at the back but the possibility to get a top 6 defender at less than 5.0 enticed us all. Problem is they are not a top 6 defense.

          Arguably Chris, Zouma, Tomori all fighting for the same spot so was always going to be rotation.

          1. The Ejiptian King
            • 5 Years
            4 years, 3 months ago

            They'll buy a CB in Jan to partner Rudi.

            1. Pumpkinhead *non-expert*
              • 9 Years
              4 years, 3 months ago

              There you go, even more reason to dumb now and bank the $$

            2. soup natsi
              • 9 Years
              4 years, 3 months ago

              I doubt that, do you have any sources

              1. The Ejiptian King
                • 5 Years
                4 years, 3 months ago

                Buying a CB? Just my opinion, let's wait and see, CB and LB seem obvious positions that they can strengthen now they can sign players again.

        3. soup natsi
          • 9 Years
          4 years, 3 months ago

          Yeah we do often confuse ability with fantasy prospects. He’s good but is he that much better than Christensen for example? I’m not sure

        4. bench boost for every gamew…
          • 7 Years
          4 years, 3 months ago

          Not done much right this season but when Rudiger kept being troubled with injuries and they just kept on leaking, even at 4.5 i did not see any value for a defender that never scores (fluke goal from 30yards out happens once out of thousand). Went Aurier and has been much better choice and now everyone wants him so this benching stuff actually hurts me, as those of us going early for Aurier now loses the advantage.

    3. Camzy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      4 years, 3 months ago

      Just get rid. Good fixtures are done, better value elsewhere.

    4. Pukki Blinders
      • 4 Years
      4 years, 3 months ago

      If he get's benched a third week in a row I'll be ditching... looks even worse for him when Rudiger comes back too

    5. DaisyDaisyDaisyDaisy
      • 10 Years
      4 years, 3 months ago

      After the joke defending v Everton he surely comes back V BOU and then its up for grabs. Not nailed but personally at his price I dont care

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

        Lamps was livid

    6. avfc82
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 14 Years
      4 years, 3 months ago

      Out of favour, but also injured now - slight hip issue.

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

      best swap him for zouma

      1. MANGE TOUT RODNEY
        • 8 Years
        4 years, 3 months ago

        I'm thinking Villa defender or possibly 'upgrade' to Aurier

        1. ceejay106
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 8 Years
          4 years, 3 months ago

          Villa can't defend. In spite of the fixtures turning I would avoid.

    8. iL PiStOlErO
      • 4 Years
      4 years, 3 months ago

      Game over. New players coming in.

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

    How about this:

    KdB to Alli now
    Salah and Jimenez to Son and Abraham next week for free.

    1. Fulchester's New Centr…
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 3 months ago

      I like KDB, but sounds like a solid plan.

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

      Like it on the whole

  26. Pukki Blinders
    • 4 Years
    4 years, 3 months ago

    2 FTs, 0.4 itb. Not sure what to do, thinking just to do a GK transfer Pope to Guiata and go into next week with 2 FTs... any other recommendations?

    Pope Button
    TAA Tomori Soy Lund Rico
    Mane KDB Alli Martial Hayden
    Vardy Tammy Jimi

    1. Camzy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      4 years, 3 months ago

      Lots to do here. Martial + Jimi > Grealish + Rashford.

      1. The Ejiptian King
        • 5 Years
        4 years, 3 months ago

        Looks good but could backfire, Martial has a good record against Everton and you know Grealish is a booking away from a suspension, I'd be so annoyed if I brought him in and he missed GW18, very important he starts that.

        1. Fulchester's New Centr…
          • 6 Years
          4 years, 3 months ago

          Ed knows

      2. Pukki Blinders
        • 4 Years
        4 years, 3 months ago

        Keeping Martial, good fixtures ahead... gonna be my differential for Rashy

    2. Fulchester's New Centr…
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 3 months ago

      In pretty much same position. No interest in Tomori to Kelly? Pope's worst fixtures are behind him.

      1. Pukki Blinders
        • 4 Years
        4 years, 3 months ago

        Yeah just looked at that, looks the best option with Ward out till Jan

  27. Kaiser123
    • 4 Years
    4 years, 3 months ago

    If you look at Son, Mane & KDB for the next 7 GWs. Then Son has much better fixtures. Factor in Man City woes, Mane possible exertions in the games abroad. Then Spurs double even triple up might be golden. In fact if you were chasing that I’d exactly the choice I would make.

    1. The Polymath
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 3 months ago

      Not chasing but tempted to do the triple and drop in Rashford for good measure.

    2. Fulchester's New Centr…
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 3 months ago

      Sound logic. Are you actually doing it though?

      1. Kaiser123
        • 4 Years
        4 years, 3 months ago

        I’ve got Alli, already. I’d have to get rid of either KDB, Mane or TAA to get Son. It maybe TAA as I think Son outscores TAA easily over the next 7.

        1. Fulchester's New Centr…
          • 6 Years
          4 years, 3 months ago

          Mid double up looks good. + Kane a bridge too far I feel.

    3. Pumpkinhead *non-expert*
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 3 months ago

      I tried to get Kane in - just doesn't work with my squad. I'm on a bit of a roll now to so didn't want to blow it up just for Kane.

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

      Just Alli+Son .. .front 3 slots are taken up by VAR

  28. Old Gregg
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 3 months ago

    Contemplating spurs mid double up, not sure I can work Ali/Son.

    What's peoples thoughts about moura/son or Ali.

    1. Fulchester's New Centr…
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 3 months ago

      I'd rather Aurier (if fit) than Moura.

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

      No brainer for me...Son and Ali are playing as strikers at times

      1. Old Gregg
        • 7 Years
        4 years, 3 months ago

        Fair enough. Not sure I can work Son + Ali.

        Considering TAA > Aurier. In order to possibly fund Son + Ali

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

          I did just that last week...Glad that i did

  29. Kaiser123
    • 4 Years
    4 years, 3 months ago

    I’d only consider Son/Alli/Kane.

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

    Who to Captain?
    A-Vardy (NOR)
    B-Mane (WAT)
    C-Tammy (BOU)

    1. Fulchester's New Centr…
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 3 months ago

      Jamie all the way

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

      anyone but Vardy .. if you need to ask then disinformation seems fair game