Scout Notes

Aubameyang red card masks Arsenal progress under Arteta

Crystal Palace 1-1 Arsenal

Goals: Jordan Ayew (£5.0m) | Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang (£10.8m)

Assists: Cheikhou Kouyate (£4.9m) | Alexandre Lacazette (£9.3m)

Bonus Points: Ayew x3 Kouyate x2 Aubameyang x1

Jordan Ayew (£5.0m) rescued a point for Crystal Palace against a dogged, and arguably unlucky, Arsenal.

Fantasy managers looking for further evidence of Mikel Arteta’s benign influence on the Gunners found it in abundance during the first half at Selhurst Park.

The visitors controlled the match up until the break, with Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang (£10.8m) giving them a deserved lead when he produced a no-nonsense finish from Alexandre Lacazette‘s (£9.3m) astute pass.

Arsenal under their new manager are already a mile away from the disjointed mess they were towards the end of Unai Emery’s reign, with left-back Sead Kolasinac‘s (£5.2m) frequent forays down the flank covered by Granit Xhaka (£5.1m) and the entire team defending as a unit when required.

But a combination of the high wind and Palace’s standard obduracy meant the Gunners couldn’t turn their early fluency into a second goal.

And everything changed after half-time.

The influential Lucas Torreira (£4.7m) had to be replaced at the break, with Arteta’s initial diagnosis a vague one.

“It looks like (an injury). He had to come off at half-time. I don’t know (what it is). I’ll have to check with the doctor.” – Mikel Arteta

What did become clear was how well Torreira and Xhaka had nullified Palace’s midfield, because without the Uruguayan, Arsenal struggled to contain their hosts, who were level within ten minutes of the restart.

Cheikhou Kouyaté (£4.9m) fed Ayew, whose shot took a big deflection off David Luiz (£5.7m) on its way past Bernd Leno (£5.0m).

Things then turned from bad to worse for Arsenal when Aubameyang was shown a red card, following an intervention by VAR, for a challenge on Max Meyer (£5.2m) that might have been lacking in malice, but was definitely mistimed and decidedly ugly.

The Arsenal coach had no complaints with the decision.

“I just watched it and it looked nasty, to be fair. Knowing Auba, there’s no intention to make such a tackle. Hopefully, he hasn’t been injured and we are sorry for that. The decision was made and we have to accept it.” – Mikel Arteta

His Palace counterpart, Roy Hodgson, was not so hopeful that Meyer had escaped without injury.

“The position of his ankle as the challenge comes in is not a pleasant thing to see. I’d be very surprised if there isn’t any ligament damage there, but we won’t know that until Monday.” – Roy Hodgson

Pre-Arteta Arsenal might well have crumbled after the dismissal, but there was none of that at Selhurst Park.

They rode their luck when a looping header from James Tomkins (£5.0m) had to be cleared off the line, but even better chances came at the other end, with Nicolas Pépé (£9.1m) seeing his shot brilliantly tipped onto the post by Vicente Guaita (£5.1m), who then bravely saved the rebound at Lacazette’s feet.

A win would probably have flattered the Gunners, but their defensive solidity was generally impressive – Ainsley Maitland-Niles (£4.6m) did a particularly good job keeping Wilfried Zaha (£6.8m) very quiet – and their front three are likely to prosper against less well-drilled opponents.

Unfortunately for Fantasy managers, the most in-form of that trio, Aubameyang, won’t be adding to his three goals from the last four Gameweeks as he’ll now be suspended for the next three matches.

Arsenal have a very attractive long-term schedule, but investing in their improved defence still feels risky on the evidence of Arteta’s first three league games in charge.

Lacazette and Pepe might step up in the absence of Aubameyang, but Mesut Ozil (£7.2m) was little more than a bit-part player against Palace.

As for Roy Hodgson’s side, their defenders remain the best bet for points as they embark on a good eight-match run during which the first fixture, away at Manchester City, is by far and away the toughest test.

Zaha continues to be a misfiring luxury, while new loan signing Cenk Tosun (£5.7m) was starved of service during his 22-minute debut – a state of affairs he will probably have to get used to when playing for a side who’ve managed a league-worst 213 attempts this season.

Crystal Palace XI (4-5-1): Guaita; Riedewald, Cahill, Tomkins, M Kelly; Zaha, McCarthy, McArthur, Kouyaté, Meyer (Tosun 68′); Ayew.

Arsenal XI (4-2-3-1): Leno; Kolasinac, D Luiz, Sokratis, Maitland-Niles; Xhaka, Torreira (Guendouzi 46′); Aubameyang, Özil (Martinelli 70′), Pépé; Lacazette (Nelson 90+2′).

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  1. Niho992
    • 5 Years
    4 years, 2 months ago

    I hope Sterling will start tomorrow...

    1. McSauce
      • 14 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      I kept him over mane! So yes need this!

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

      I captained him so I also want this.

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

      Had 4/5 days rest, so I would be surprised if he doesnt.

  2. danlynch13
    • 8 Years
    4 years, 2 months ago

    A) Jiminez + Grealish
    B) Deeney + Richarlison

    1. Big Col
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      A

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

    Think the time has come for either a captaincy dice or go with the poll. Sick of ballsing it up

  4. Lord of Ings
    • 8 Years
    4 years, 2 months ago

    Okay so which of the following look better?
    It's tough but do help!
    1) jannmat + Jimenez--->taa + DCL
    2) jannmat+ rashford --->taa + ings
    3) soy/lundstram + Jimenez---> Taa + Ings
    I have exact money for C and really tempted to carry it out, But I've had lundstram since day 1 of this season and Will only get 5.2m for it.
    Which one guys?
    Do help!

    1. Zladan
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      3. Soy and Jim to TAA and Ings

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

    A) Grealish + Soy -> Mané + Williams

    B) Martial -> Mané and save the other FT

    Other defenders are TAA, Sidibe, Lundstram, Kelly so could survive without Soy

    1. Zladan
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      A

      1. Zladan
        • 6 Years
        4 years, 2 months ago

        No B. Definitely B.

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

    Think I am just going to stick with TAA VVD and Salah for GW24.

    I probably will get Son in though.

    1. Alberto Tomba
      • 11 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      How has Son done historically without Kane?

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

        Very good

        1. Bushwhacker
          • 4 Years
          4 years, 2 months ago

          Spurs are usually better without Kane.

  7. Team Cruel
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    4 years, 2 months ago

    In hindsight I'm not sure why I played Moura over Donkey

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

      Same.
      I © Mane over Vardy 😀

      1. FPL-Albion
        • 5 Years
        4 years, 2 months ago

        I captained vardy over rashford

  8. 1zverGGadeM
    • 6 Years
    4 years, 2 months ago

    Last gw I did Rashy to Bobby for a hit and still not regret that 8)

  9. aborg
    • 6 Years
    4 years, 2 months ago

    Happy I kept KDB captain now.... keeps my hopes alive for tomorrow after most of the captain fails !

    1. Zladan
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      I’m not. I switched from Rashford at the last minute.

      1. aborg
        • 6 Years
        4 years, 2 months ago

        Wait until you see what KDB does first because there is a good chance he brings in more points then Rashford !
        At least you had Tashford in your team anyways....many managers do not even own him.

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

    1)kelly to robbo or
    2) alli to salah???

  11. Egg noodle
    • 14 Years
    4 years, 2 months ago

    Who will score more in the dgw. Salah or Mane?

    1. Alberto Tomba
      • 11 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      TAA I reckon

  12. Lord of Ings
    • 8 Years
    4 years, 2 months ago

    Keep soyuncu or lundstram?

    1. Bushwhacker
      • 4 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      Lund. No brainer.

  13. Ask Yourself
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 2 months ago

    I sort of blindly brought Traoré in this week. Is he a mistake? I know he’s cheap and that but is he poo you can be honest with me I won’t mind x

    1. Hazz
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      Yeah mistake

      1. Ask Yourself
        • 7 Years
        4 years, 2 months ago

        🙁

    2. POLSKA GOLA
      • 10 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      Much prefer Cantwell of Fleck as a 5th mid myself

      1. POLSKA GOLA
        • 10 Years
        4 years, 2 months ago

        Cantwell or Fleck

      2. Ask Yourself
        • 7 Years
        4 years, 2 months ago

        Unfortunately he’s not even a 5th mid. He’s a joint 4th with cantwell currently. Not wild about fleck either. Will have to restructure again after the doubles.

        1. POLSKA GOLA
          • 10 Years
          4 years, 2 months ago

          I prefer clear structure myself rather than two rotating cheapies in midfield but he allowed you to have Rashford versus mine Abraham & Maddi, so overall you scored more points, I take points over structure even if gives benching headache 🙂

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

      Very fast runny poo.

      1. Ask Yourself
        • 7 Years
        4 years, 2 months ago

        A lot of it aswell

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

      Traore is a big game player, he has those bi games coming up soon. So no need to rush him out.

      1. Ask Yourself
        • 7 Years
        4 years, 2 months ago

        Hm okay. Really trashy benching dilemma between him and cantwell this week. Just giving me annoying things to think about that I just don’t need really

        1. SADIO SANÉ
          • 8 Years
          4 years, 2 months ago

          not a dilemma for me

          1. Ask Yourself
            • 7 Years
            4 years, 2 months ago

            What you doing wise one I am too tired to make my own decisions x

            1. SADIO SANÉ
              • 8 Years
              4 years, 2 months ago

              Super Todd x

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

          Should have had at least an assist today were it not for Jimi not taking his chances.

          1. Ask Yourself
            • 7 Years
            4 years, 2 months ago

            Interesting thank you mate x

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

      He's a good player but maybe not for FPL, he holds the width while Doherty goes central with Jimenez when they attack usually, doesn't seem like your type of transfer.

      1. Ask Yourself
        • 7 Years
        4 years, 2 months ago

        🙁 I was busy this week Ed I’m sorry for disappointing you 🙁

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

          You can never disappoint me x

          I don't have a clue what to do now, hate feeling pressured to change long term planning.

          1. Ask Yourself
            • 7 Years
            4 years, 2 months ago

            🙂 I am somehow back in the top 500 again in fairness.
            What’s your team looking like these days ?

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

              Henderson
              TAA Doherty Soy Lund Rico
              Salah KdB Grealish Sarr Dendo
              Vardy Abraham Jimenez

              My plan was to do Doherty > Holgate this week and then Abraham or Jim > DCL and Grealish or Sarr > Mane the week after for free.

              But alternatively I'm considering Doherty, Jimenez > Robbo, Ings for free this week then Abraham > Rashford for the double week when Utd are home to Burnley.

              1. Ask Yourself
                • 7 Years
                4 years, 2 months ago

                I prefer the first set. No mane will cause you problems trying to climb ranks I think x

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

                  Thanks mate, they were the long term plans, need to think on it some more x

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

    Which transfer will muster more points next GW ??

    A. Pope >> McCarthy
    B. Willian >> Son

    Will get the other one next GW

    1. Eleven Hag
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      B

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

        Thanks bro

  15. Rainer
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 2 months ago

    “Safe” Mane TC or “risky” Salah?

    A non-captained Mane in DGW24 will be well above 100% EO.

    Salah likely won’t be.

    1. Ask Yourself
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      Surely not TC in this double ?

      1. Rainer
        • 7 Years
        4 years, 2 months ago

        Will Liverpool get another?

        1 bad FAC draw and it’s done.

        1. Ask Yourself
          • 7 Years
          4 years, 2 months ago

          I don’t like the fixtures at all mate. Not like you’re running rampant either. Think I’ll save mine

    2. 1zverGGadeM
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      If I need to TC someone in a DGW 24 it definitly should be Salah

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

      Mane © only for me

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

      Depends on your OR, but Salah was always around the box when Pool were attacking today.

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

      Salah or TAA for me

    6. POLSKA GOLA
      • 10 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      Depemds on your rank, If you’re in the top 10k Mané TC is a good shout imho, if chasing Salah would be my advice

  16. Big Col
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    4 years, 2 months ago

    Will be swapping Martial to Mane, but to fund it which one below?

    A) Rashford to DCL

    B) Vardy to Ings

    1. g40steve
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      None, you want to sell two of the games highest points players?

      1. Bushwhacker
        • 4 Years
        4 years, 2 months ago

        This.

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

      A

  17. Dacra
    • 9 Years
    4 years, 2 months ago

    Brandon Williams gonna play more?

    Thinking Soy to him, to fund Traore to Salah.

    1. Eleven Hag
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      Looks like it as he was picked for the Derby midweek

    2. Alberto Tomba
      • 11 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      I'm wondering this too.
      Including FA cup, is it 3 starts from 3. I wonder what the relationship with Shaw is..

    3. 1zverGGadeM
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      He was on top against Norwhich, but it's Ole on the Wheel, so who knows.. Maybe he can get some returns if starts regulary.
      Obviously one of the very few glimpses of faith in that MU setup

  18. mgilbert86
    • 11 Years
    4 years, 2 months ago

    Insanity to ditch Vardy? Not sure I can climb anymore with him (11K )

    1. The Polymath
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      Climbing from 11K? some people live in a different world. Us plebs are trying to make the 100k

      1. Pukki Party
        • 6 Years
        4 years, 2 months ago

        500K*

    2. Hazz
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      You'll fall harder if he returns. They have leaky Burnley up next.

  19. bitm2007
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    4 years, 2 months ago

    Pope (Button)
    TAA, Soyuncu, Lundstram (Rico, Kelly)
    Salah (c), KDB, Alli, Traore, (Dendonker)
    Vardy, Rashford, Ings

    2 FTs, 1.3m ITB

    I'm 2.3m short of Alli to Mane, where do I find it ?

    1. Pukki Party
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      Rashford or Vardy downgrade i guess

    2. g40steve
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      Go double pool defence

  20. Pukki Party
    • 6 Years
    4 years, 2 months ago

    Best transfers here for the double?

    Guaita
    TAA Lundstram Holgate
    Salah KDB Moura Mount Cantwell
    Aguero Vardy

    Martin Aurier Kelly Greenwood
    2ft 0.3itb

    A) Aguero, Mount, Aurier to DCL, Mane, Williams -4
    B) Aguero, Mount to Firmino, DSilva
    C) Aguero, Mount, Aurier to DCL, Son, Robbo -4
    D) Aguero, Mount, Aurier to Ings, Son, Gomez -4

  21. Rhodes your boat
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 2 months ago

    Those without ings what you doing??
    Suggestions? 1FT 0.0itb

    Guiata button
    Taa Lund soy rico kelly
    Salah mane kdb moura dendo
    Vardy jimi dcl

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

      Can you do DCL and Moura to Ings and Grealish?

      1. Rhodes your boat
        • 7 Years
        4 years, 2 months ago

        No, well short, leaves me 6.1 for a mid currently, 6 when he rises

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

      May bring him in for Jimi, but still contemplating. Should have had at least 3/4 today.

      1. Rhodes your boat
        • 7 Years
        4 years, 2 months ago

        Want to hold jimi ideally

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

      Easy for you, Jimmy to Ings.

      1. Rhodes your boat
        • 7 Years
        4 years, 2 months ago

        Jimi a big game player though!

  22. McSauce
    • 14 Years
    4 years, 2 months ago

    Salah really is due a big one!!

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

      Maybe against United. That would be fitting

  23. Rains of Castamere
    • 9 Years
    4 years, 2 months ago

    I don't want to log in really, is 38pts a big red arrow this week?

    Was worried about Rashford Ings Abraham Martial and they all scored. Must have had a big effect on rank. Plus I have 1 pointers from Fabianski Soyoncu and DCL...

    1. Rainer
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      Rough.

      Hope you have a few Citeh!

      1. Rains of Castamere
        • 9 Years
        4 years, 2 months ago

        Just KDB and Grealish. I was 6k so I'll probably drop a fair bit

        1. Pipermaru
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 9 Years
          4 years, 2 months ago

          11,744 according to livefpl

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

      I’ve had a shocker too...37pts, expecting a big drop.

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

      I have 64 pts with KDB to play and I'm not happy with that. Could have been so much better. Vardy goal cancelled out due to sh*t VAR plus Rashford taken off after 59 min

  24. dansmusen
    • 6 Years
    4 years, 2 months ago

    57 points and KDB(C) to go. Looks like a green could be heading my way.

    1. ZeBestee
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      Yeah, pretty much.

  25. Lord of Ings
    • 8 Years
    4 years, 2 months ago

    Keep rashford or jimenez?

    1. Rainer
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      Rasher.

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

      Rashford all day long imo

  26. Rainer
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 2 months ago

    Jose classic.

    Robbo may get retro’d.

    1. Syd.
      • 14 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      Deflector in chief

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

      Get an 80’s kit ❓

  27. Dacra
    • 9 Years
    4 years, 2 months ago

    Dream defence is TAA and cheapies?

    TAA - Lund - Rico - Kelly - Williams
    Salah - Mane - Kdb - Martial (Dendo)
    Vardy - Abraham - DCL

    I think will be my team for the Liverpool DGW after saving this week.

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

    Just realized I could do Alli/Rashford to DCL/Sterling... could be just crazy enough to work...

    1. Regin
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      Just forget sterling.

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

        Famous last words (boom)

  29. Regin
    • 6 Years
    4 years, 2 months ago

    My main rival got fabianski and dcl for a hit. Ouch. Got rid of ayew as well. Double ouch

  30. Atimis
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 2 months ago

    What do you think about Tammy Traore to Richa Ings?

    1. Regin
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      Great

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

      I like it. Though Richarlison is a stats beater right now.

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

      Good moves