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. Coys96
    • 6 Years
    4 years, 2 months ago

    Best budget striker:

    1. Maupay
    2. Deeney
    3. Deulofeu
    4. DCL

    Think I like Maupay, the fixtures are brilliant

    1. RAFA THE GAFFA
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      I own maupay. Anyone know how he did today?

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

      Mauoay I guess but none are compelling

    3. Gunners in Haaland
      • 4 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      Maupay for me as well

    4. Coys96
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      Thanks all

    5. Chasing Waves
      • 12 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      Deeney for me. On pens and Watford looking decent of late.

      1. Coys96
        • 6 Years
        4 years, 2 months ago

        ty

    6. Whats the Huth
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      Ayew?

      1. Whats the Huth
        • 8 Years
        4 years, 2 months ago

        But Deeney from your list

        1. Coys96
          • 6 Years
          4 years, 2 months ago

          thanku

  2. DALEDOBACK
    • 4 Years
    4 years, 2 months ago

    Jiminez owners. Keeping or selling? Thinking of replacing with Tammy or DCL. Thoughts?

    1. FPL Pillars
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      Keeping for next game and reaccess

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

      Sold for Ings

    3. Whats the Huth
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      I’m not a owner. But if you don’t have ings. Swap around. Otherwise. Keep

  3. Fantasyamateur
    • 8 Years
    4 years, 2 months ago

    Pope
    TAA - Lundstram - Soyuncu
    Mane - Cantwell - Maddison - Richarlison
    DCL - Vardy - Rashford

    Bench: Stekelenburg, James, Rico, Reid.

    5M ITB and 1FT.

    Plan:
    GW23: Rashford to Maupay.
    GW24: James to Salah.

    Ings probably coming on for DCL in GW26/27.. His next few games is against quite tight defenses so don't really fancy him THAT much.

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

    Hi! What to do with this lot?

    2 FT
    1.4 ITB

    Ryan
    TAA / Soy / Lund
    Salah / KDB / Martial / Grealish
    Vardy / Rashford / Jimmy

    Button // Cantwell / Rico / Kelly

    I'm thinking either:
    A) KDB + Jimmy —> Mane + Ings (+ 0.1 ITB) (hold KDB for CRY GW23)

    B) Martial + Rashford —> Mane + DCL (+ 0.2 ITB)

    C) Martial + Vardy —> Mane + Ings (0 ITB - have to do this tonight..)

    1. JT11fc
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      B

  5. Brosstan
    • 9 Years
    4 years, 2 months ago

    Just keep dropping despite team looking good... Can't catch a break this season

    1. RAFA THE GAFFA
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      Snap! Tough few weeks

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

      You’re telling me... year of the casual. I don’t even know what I’ve done right

    3. Rock n Grohl
      • 13 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      Yep same here, my league is upside down from the usual suspects. Finding it difficult to catch up.

    4. Whats the Huth
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      How’s your team looking?

  6. RAFA THE GAFFA
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 2 months ago

    Would you do this for a -4 hit or just the first two and then Ings after Maupay plays Villa Home?

    Fab+Aurier+Maupay >> McCarthy+Holgate+Ings

    Fab
    TAA • Söyüncü • Lundstram
    KDB(C) • Salah • Mané • Richarlison • Grealish
    Vardy • Maupay
    (McGov. Greenwood. Rico. Aurier)

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

      Just the first two if price rises allow.

      1. RAFA THE GAFFA
        • 7 Years
        4 years, 2 months ago

        McCarthy the best Fab replacement? Leaves money ITB if I do want to get Ings in

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

          Yeah Soton defence has really improved over the past few weeks. Should be good value for 4.3m.

    2. Coys96
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      Keep Maupay.

      Fab to McCarthy
      Aurier to Lascelles/Montoya/Janmaat/JWard
      Greenwood to Ings

      Is that possible?

      1. RAFA THE GAFFA
        • 7 Years
        4 years, 2 months ago

        No. But I can do the first two moves and then Maupay to Ings. No way I can get 4.3m Greenwood to Ings

    3. Fantasyamateur
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      I fancy Maupay over Ings for the next 3-4 GWs. Hold IMO.

      1. RAFA THE GAFFA
        • 7 Years
        4 years, 2 months ago

        Yeah think I will.

  7. Pacer.
    • 9 Years
    4 years, 2 months ago

    Went into this week cacking it being in possession of Sterling instead of Salah or Mane

    Actually a chance he could be a significant differential now if he actually plays. But will he?

    1. RAFA THE GAFFA
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      The complete unknown

    2. ItOnlyTook9Years
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      He's still a dud, no reason to own him

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

    Ryan
    Soy Lundstram TAA
    Salah Martial Mane KDB
    Vardy Maupay Jimenez
    Button Rico Kelly Dendo
    0.4itb 1ft
    A. Jimenez to Ings
    B. Kelly to Holgate/Stephens
    C. Both moves (hit)

    1. Reiger
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      C. Both moves... Nice upgrades to your team.

    2. RAFA THE GAFFA
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      B Holgate. Or C

    3. Chasing Waves
      • 12 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      B

  9. RamaJama
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    4 years, 2 months ago

    What does least damage to fund another move for free?

    A) Kelly to Max 4.2
    B) Soyuncu to Holgate

    1. ItOnlyTook9Years
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      B

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

        Thanks!

    2. RAFA THE GAFFA
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      B

  10. Surfeit of Lampteys
    • 6 Years
    4 years, 2 months ago

    I don't wanna bring up old comments but balls to that, anyone gonna own up as the author of the one along the lines of there's absolutely no way Leicester Southampton will be anything less than a 7-0 home victory? What a load of hooey that was.

    1. Now I'm Panicking
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      One of the pro pundits probably

      1. Surfeit of Lampteys
        • 6 Years
        4 years, 2 months ago

        Lol very possibly tbf.

    2. ItOnlyTook9Years
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      Whoever it was, hasn't been paying attention to Southampton. Completely different team now

      1. Surfeit of Lampteys
        • 6 Years
        4 years, 2 months ago

        Yeah I didn't see such a turnaround in fortunes coming but they're one of the form sides now, right?

        1. ItOnlyTook9Years
          • 8 Years
          4 years, 2 months ago

          It's why I backed Rash over Vardy for the armband

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

        Credit must go to the manager. Very rare you see a team turn it around without the new manager bounce

        1. ItOnlyTook9Years
          • 8 Years
          4 years, 2 months ago

          Undoubtedly, went back to basics. But also credit for trying something different and then realising it had to change

        2. Surfeit of Lampteys
          • 6 Years
          4 years, 2 months ago

          Yeah for sure. The 0-9 was maybe a blessing in disguise.

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

      Was never happening, especially with no ndid

    4. JT11fc
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      Surely it was a joke

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

    solid green arrow this week, 66 points with Kdb Sarr to come
    would you move Rashford to Firmino for at least 2 week punt? I can always switch back
    2FT this week, would you save the other if getting Firmino?
    Guaita potentially out but nice fixtures after city

    Guaita Button
    TAA Soy Lund Dunk Rico
    Salah kdb Richarlison Sarr Traore
    Vardy Rashford Ings

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

      also can't see how I can bring in Mane or Robbo

      1. ItOnlyTook9Years
        • 8 Years
        4 years, 2 months ago

        Money itb?

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

          0.2itb no spending money
          Could downgrade Traore but don’t think it stretches too far

          1. ItOnlyTook9Years
            • 8 Years
            4 years, 2 months ago

            I'm thinking of going VVD, so maybe Soy to him and eek some funds somewhere? I just wouldn't lose Rash

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

              I know what you mean with rashford
              I’m thinking Bobby outscores him with 3 games to 2 then assess whether to switch back and roll transfer
              Will look at VVD too, not as attacking away from home though

  12. FPL Daniel
    • 14 Years
    4 years, 2 months ago

    I wouldn't mind full rest for KDB tomorrow. He hasn't been rested for a while and now Dilva is back

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

      might get a rest to start with in carabao cup being 3-1 up

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

    Have to make a decision.

    A) Rashford -> Firmino
    B) Rico + Rashford -> Robertson + Ings (-4)

    Robbo & Ings play each other the following GW, should I be taking a hit?

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

      I’m looking at A myself this week
      Also own Ings
      Would try and avoid the hit if possible but it is a great upgrade on Rico-would it create benching headache for you?

  14. how now brown cow
    • 9 Years
    4 years, 2 months ago

    48 points and no bonus in sight.

    Not sure I've ever had more with no baps.

    1. Whats the Huth
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      Same. No a bonus in sight

  15. osceola31909
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    4 years, 2 months ago

    Ryan - Button
    TAA - Sidibe - Evans - Lundstram - Kelly
    Mane - KDB - Martial - Maddison - Cantwell
    Vardy - Rashford - Ings

    2 ft, 1.8 itb

    A) Rashford, Maddison --> DCL, Salah
    B) Maddison, Martial --> Salah, Dendoncker
    C) Evans --> Robertson

    1. Coys96
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      A but with Maupay

    2. BooYaKasha
      • 12 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      B

  16. RAFA THE GAFFA
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 2 months ago

    How was Maupay today? I know he blanked but any signs of a chance of returns going forward?

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

      Doesn't look good stats wise but fixtures are there for him to improve.

    2. Warby84
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      I need to know this as well, tempted to move to DCL but has Villa next..

  17. Coys96
    • 6 Years
    4 years, 2 months ago

    Best keeper to replace Fab?

    Back line is:
    Button _____
    Lund Trent Soy Aurier Rico

    Hate my defence 🙁

    1. Pep's Money Laundry
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      Any of Ryan, hendo or Mccarthy

    2. ItOnlyTook9Years
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      Ryan

    3. RAFA THE GAFFA
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      Same. Might go McCarthy for value

    4. Rock n Grohl
      • 13 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      Hendo

  18. Shultan
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 2 months ago

    I dont understand those wanting salah&Mane for GW24 they're reluctant to sell KDB but more than happy to sell Rash?@

    Utd have Burnley/Wolves GW24/25 at home whilst city sheff/Spurs away... sheff doesnt conceded heavily, mourinho likely parking bus v city like today
    Then city have good fixture GW26 but leicester away GW27 & going to be in cup final GW28

  19. ViperStripes
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    4 years, 2 months ago

    Crappy week so far 32pts
    Grealish, Sterling & KDB to play.

    1. FPL Pillars
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      Just another week in FF, it’s a rollercoaster just got to ride it

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

      Captain?

      1. ViperStripes
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        4 years, 2 months ago

        went for Jiminez

  20. XABI 15
    • 8 Years
    4 years, 2 months ago

    Pope to any keeper up to 4.8?

    What do people think is best option?

    1. RAFA THE GAFFA
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      Same decision with Fab. Thinking McCarthy. If not Ryan

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

      Mcarthy

  21. LewanGOALski
    • 12 Years
    4 years, 2 months ago

    A) Guaita ➡ Ryan
    B) Guaita ➡ McCarthy
    C) keep Guaita and save FT
    ..?

    1. Coys96
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      C

    2. Pep's Money Laundry
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      It's best time to remove Guaita as he very likely keep up his recent record of no cleansheets.

      Get B and use money elsewhere

  22. abaalan
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 2 months ago

    Which to do this week, other be my transfer following week:
    A. Rashford -> Ings
    B. Rashford -> Firmino
    C. Abraham -> Ings

  23. RAFA THE GAFFA
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 2 months ago

    Fab >> McCarthy tonight? No chance Fab is going to play is there?

    Got 2FTs. Could also go Ryan but might not be worth the extra

    1. IN SANE IN DE BRUYNE
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      Yes. I just did that move.

      1. RAFA THE GAFFA
        • 7 Years
        4 years, 2 months ago

        We’re you Not tempted by Ryan?

        1. IN SANE IN DE BRUYNE
          • 7 Years
          4 years, 2 months ago

          No

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

    Would you sell Fabianski for Ryan tonight before price rise ? Any chance he will be back for next GW ?

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

      Doubt either will change price tonight

  25. Netters2018
    • 5 Years
    4 years, 2 months ago

    What should i do for the dgw with 2fts and 1.8itb.

    Guaita
    Taa, lund, sidibe, soy, rico
    Martial, kdb, salah, maddi, traore
    Ings,Vardy, Jimi

    A) martial and jimi to mane and greenwood
    B) sidibe to robbo and save 1ft
    C) maddi, jimi and Guiata for mane, greenwood, mcarthy.

    I wanted to do maddi and jimi to mane and greenwood but 0.1m priced out.

    A, B, C....
    Thanks

  26. Gunners in Haaland
    • 4 Years
    4 years, 2 months ago

    Do you think these are good moves for dgw24?

    Kelly -> VVD
    Traore -> Dendo

    1. Gunners in Haaland
      • 4 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      Have Salah and TAA already

    2. IN SANE IN DE BRUYNE
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      Not if you are going to play Donck

  27. SoapAFC
    • 4 Years
    4 years, 2 months ago

    Pope
    Taa - soy - Lund
    Mane - kdb - traore - alli
    Auba - ings - vardy

    Holgate - guendouzi - kelly

    Should I do auba to bobby for ft
    Or auba to 7.3m striker or below and alli to salah for a -4??

    1. IN SANE IN DE BRUYNE
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      Option B

  28. Shark Team
    • 6 Years
    4 years, 2 months ago

    Which one will score the FEWEST points next gw?

    A)Abraham NEW(A)

    B)Ings WOL(H)

    C)Jimenez SOU(A)

    Thanks!

  29. IN SANE IN DE BRUYNE
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 2 months ago

    Bottomed. What to do?

    A) Rico -> Dunk (bench Lord)
    B) Kabasele -> Dunk (bench Lord)
    C) something else
    D) Save FT, GTG

    McCarthy
    Trent Digne Lord
    Salah Mane KDB Cantwell
    Vardy Ings DCL

    (McGovern Martial Rico Kabasele*)

    1FT 0.6ITB

    Thanks

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

    Which one to lose to fund Mane?

    A) Rashford
    B) Abraham

    1. ItOnlyTook9Years
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      B