Scout Notes

Spurs still lacking attacking edge despite win over Norwich

Spurs 2-1 Norwich

  • Goals: Dele Alli (£8.5m), Son Heung-min (£9.9m) | Teemu Pukki (£6.5m)
  • Assists: Serge Aurier (£5.0m), Alli | Max Aarons (£4.3m)
  • Bonus Points: Alli x3, Pukki x2, Aurier x1

Norwich City’s defence continues to help boost the Fantasy Premier League prospects of their opponents this season.

Spurs came into Double Gameweek 24 with just one win in their previous six league matches but emerged 2-1 victors while forgotten about assets such as Son Heung-min (£9.9m) and Dele Alli (£8.5m) delivered for their remaining owners.

Ironically, neither player had a particularly impressive game, and Norwich actually held Spurs at bay for much of the evening, but, with key centre-back Ben Godfrey (£4.4m) suspended, the points came nonetheless, as they usually do against the Canaries.

Daniel Farke’s men continue to be the most scored-on team this season (47 goals conceded), which bodes well for Newcastle, Liverpool, Wolves and Leicester assets as they face them in the next four Gameweeks.

Furthermore, the longer Norwich stay rooted to the foot of the Premier League table, the more they may have to push forward in their remaining matches, thus exposing their already soft centre.

“We know it will be a big sensation – maybe a miracle – that we stay in this league.” – Daniel Farke

Whether this result should put Spurs players back on the FPL radar does remain to be seen. After all, no other team has conceded as often as their most recent opponents, and it’s Manchester City up next for Jose Mourinho’s men and a trip to Chelsea in Gameweek 27.

As already mentioned, Spurs were not exactly at their best on Wednesday night. Alli started the game slowly but managed to get in the right place at the right time for his goal, and it was a deflection that saw his second-half shot find the head of Son, practically on the line. They were Alli’s first attacking returns since the Gameweek 19 win over Brighton.

Playing on the left side of an attacking midfield trio, Son spurned some decent chances in the first half and, according to the local press, is still some way off his usual “vintage self”. As already mentioned, his second-half had an element of fortune about it, the ball deflected onto his head inside the six-yard box.

Meanwhile, Moura also received some criticism from the local press in his role as a centre-forward. While he contributed plenty of runs to the team, the Brazilian did not offer much more.

Spurs are clearly missing the injured Harry Kane (£10.8m) with neither Moura or Son in a position to occupy the vacant centre-forward position with much gusto right now.

However, the hope for Spurs’ attacking potential may lie in the performances of Giovani Lo Celso (£7.3m), who continues to improve with each outing.

The Argentinian was Spurs’ best player by some considerable margin against Norwich, the creative hub in midfield and also winning the ball back on plenty of occasions.

While Lo Celso did not contribute any attacking returns on Wednesday evening, it was he who played the ball into Alli so he may start contributing FPL points soon.

“Giovani is improving game-after-game. Today he was fantastic in everything. I think he is adapting very well to the league, he can play in various positions, he gives us lots of quality, vision, passing, he is improving his offensive game, he is improving his intensity. The only thing that worries me is the new life of English football of playing and playing and playing and in this case he is now playing all the time now because we don’t have different solutions. Even today when Lamela was out, no wingers so Giovani to the wing. It’s hard but I think it’s good experience for all of us, a good experience for the family.” – Jose Mourinho

Another decent performer on Wednesday was right-back Serge Aurier (£5.0m) as he put in an assured defensive performance to keep Todd Cantwell (£5.0m) at bay and played an excellent cross in for Alli’s goal.

Meanwhile, Ryan Sessegnon (£5.4m) struggled on the other side of defence as Spurs’ left-back issues continue. The former Fulham man was pegged back by the exploits of Max Aarons (£4.3m), negating the threat on that side of the field. Sessegnon eventually brought down Norwich’s marauding right-back to give away a penalty in the second half.

Pukki celebrates a goal for Norwich

Teemu Pukki (£6.5m) slotted the spot-kick away cooly in the 70th minute to ensure Spurs’ defensive problems continue under Mourinho. Since the former Manchester United boss arrived in north London, they have conceded 1.3 goals per game while only Bournemouth, Brighton and Wolves have recorded fewer than their total of two clean sheets in that time.

With that in mind, interest in recently added budget defender Japhet Tanganga (£4.0m) may subside somewhat. The 20-year-old started both Gameweeks 22 and 23 and was also the man of the match in the FA Cup third-round replay win over Middlesbrough.

However, he was only an unused substitute against Norwich, Toby Alderweireld (£5.3m) paired with Jan Vertonghen (£5.2m) at centre-back, although the latter appears still a bit rusty.

Another budget asset that has probably been knocked firmly off then radar is goalkeeper Paulo Gazzaniga (£4.6m) after a surprise early return for Hugo Lloris (£5.3m).

The Frenchman was originally expected back at some point in February after fracturing his elbow in Gameweek 8 but played 90 minutes against Norwich.

Admittedly, he didn’t have a great deal to do, managing to get a palm to Pukki’s penalty in the second half.

While Gazzaniga looks to be an inactive player from here on in, it was a cause of some joy for select Fantasy managers with Dean Henderson (£5.0m) and Nick Pope (£4.6m) to emerge from some people’s benches with 11-point and 10-point hauls respectively.

“The return of Hugo is mixed emotions for me. It’s happiness to see one of the best goalkeepers in the world to be back. It’s a very good feeling for us but at the same time it is one of these decisions that sometimes we must have it, but it hurts. To leave Paulo out hurts. The good thing is that he is such a good member of the family and he is such a special friend of Hugo that I think he also shared our happiness to have Hugo back as a friend. For me, he gave me a lot of thinking and I had to try to be cold to make a decision without emotions because to leave Paolo out is not easy.” – Jose Mourinho

Finally, Harry Winks (£5.2m) was taken off injured in the 55th minute with an ankle problem but Mourinho was unable to provide any update in his post-match press conference.

“I prefer not to know before I come in here so I come with a normal face. I don’t want to come in here with a very upset face, so I’m even afraid to ask, but when I leave here I have to ask.” – Jose Mourinho

Tottenham Hotspur XI (4-2-3-1): Lloris; Sessegnon, Vertonghen (Fernandes 75′), Alderweireld, Aurier; Winks (Dier 56′), Lo Celso; Son, Alli, Lamela (Eriksen 62′); Moura.

Norwich City XI (4-2-3-1): Krul; Byram, Hanley, Zimmermann, Aarons; McLean (Stiepermann 90+3′), Tettey (O Hernández 82′); Cantwell, Duda, Rupp (Drmic 86′); Pukki.

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

    Who to get for Vardy if he's confirmed out?

    A) Lacazette
    B) DCL
    C) Jimenez
    D) Abraham
    E) Others?

    Have Aguero and Ings, 0 in the bank and really not so many tempting options at Vardy's price

    1. I Member
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      C

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

      C

    3. SAY MY NAME
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      c

    4. james 101
      • 12 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      A sailor went to...

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

        C C C

        1. james 101
          • 12 Years
          4 years, 2 months ago

          Chicken dinner

    5. nico05
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      C. I reckon Vardy could play next week though tbh

    6. Mortal.Swinbat
      • 13 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      Lacazette if Aub goes to Barca

  2. I Member
    • 8 Years
    4 years, 2 months ago

    Pope
    TAA, Lundstram, Rico
    Salah, Mane, KDB, Martial
    Vardy, DCL, Maupay

    Button; Kelly, Soyuncu, Dendoncker.

    2 FT 0.3 ITB

    A) Vardy + Kelly -> Jimenez + Lascelles
    B) Vardy + Martial -> Aubameyang + Grealish

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

      A if Vardy is out for the game in 10 days

      1. I Member
        • 8 Years
        4 years, 2 months ago

        Don't fancy Auba or just that you think it's better to prioritise getting rid of Kelly?

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

          Rumours he's going to Barca and wouldn't get rid of Martial too

          1. I Member
            • 8 Years
            4 years, 2 months ago

            Can't see him going to Barca. Not sure if I have any faith in United attack with Rashford, Pogba and McTominay out.

          2. SAY MY NAME
            • 6 Years
            4 years, 2 months ago

            arsenal and auba's agent have apparently distanced them from the barca move, but if arsenal have transfer targets of their own it wouldn't surprise me if they cashed in

    2. SAY MY NAME
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      prefer B if Vardy is out

      1. I Member
        • 8 Years
        4 years, 2 months ago

        Cheers.

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

      If Vardy's not fit go Vardy and Martial to Jimenez and Grealish.

      1. I Member
        • 8 Years
        4 years, 2 months ago

        I like this actually.

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

    is vardy -> aubameyang for free a good move?

    1. LE CHARO
      • 4 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      Yes, Vardy has poor form, poor fixtures and now he might even miss the next game.

      1. nico05
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 5 Years
        4 years, 2 months ago

        Great move right now

  4. matiakez
    • 13 Years
    4 years, 2 months ago

    Where to go here?

    Ryan
    Ricardo TAA Lund Stephens Kelly
    KDB Mane Maddison Grealish Dendo
    Vardy Firmino DCL

    Not enough in the bank to move Vardy to Auba and looks a week early for Ings?

    1. I Member
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      Jimenez looks the best option to me.

      1. nico05
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 5 Years
        4 years, 2 months ago

        Cheers I only brought him in for the double game week

        1. nico05
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 5 Years
          4 years, 2 months ago

          sorry wrong section*

  5. Top Lad Dakes.
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 2 months ago

    Dream scenario tonight:
    1-2. Neves goal, unassisted. Salah equalized from a Trent through ball, and Trent G from freekick won by Henderson for the winner

    1. james 101
      • 12 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      Dakes, mate, you need to think bigger with your dreams.

      I mean, FPL is fun and all but...

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

        Hahaha

    2. nico05
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      hahaha

  6. Sterling Archer
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 2 months ago

    mute - 'if vardys injured'

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

      *tumbleweed*

  7. Captain_Shirokov
    • 5 Years
    4 years, 2 months ago

    Mane, KdB, Maddison(!), Grealish, Dendoncker
    Vardy(!), Abraham(!), Ings

    1 ft, 1m in the bank. Players in (!) I would consider getting rid of.

    Thoughts?

  8. Pep Roulette
    • 6 Years
    4 years, 2 months ago

    Auba or Aguero? And why?

    1. james 101
      • 12 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      Kun

      Because he’s better - even though he’s a rotation risk

      1. nico05
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 5 Years
        4 years, 2 months ago

        Agreed

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

      Auba. Nailed on. No other reason.

  9. Malkmus
    • 12 Years
    4 years, 2 months ago

    A'noon. 1FT, 3.3 ITB. Thinking Vardy out before price drop

    McCarthy (Button)
    TTA - Robbo - Kelly
    Mane - KDB - Maddison - Richa
    Vardy - Ings - DCL

    Subs - Lundy, dendonk, kiko

    A - Vardy to aguero
    B - Vardy to Auba
    C - Other
    D - Save

    I'm thinking A with the Auba to Barca news. Ta

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

      A looks really nice.

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

      D for now

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

        Cheers both

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

    People with Salah TC who also own Mane... is it simply a case of hoping Salah outscores Mane, or are Mane's points bad for rank if he's not captained?

    1. james 101
      • 12 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      I’m keeping it simple

      Hoping I made the right decision in TCing Salah over Mane and TAA

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

        Same, always better to hope your whole team scores well!

        But rank-wise, I suspect Salah smashing in the goals while Mane blanks would be better.

        1. james 101
          • 12 Years
          4 years, 2 months ago

          Probably

        2. james 101
          • 12 Years
          4 years, 2 months ago

          Dirk would find the answer for us

          Accidentally

    2. Dynamic Duos
      • 10 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      As many points from both

      1. Cok3y5murf
        • 7 Years
        4 years, 2 months ago

        Incorrect

        1. Dynamic Duos
          • 10 Years
          4 years, 2 months ago

          For the mini league it makes a difference

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

      Rank wise, every Mane point hurts.

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

        🙁

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

          Annoying in a DGW 🙁

          Mane TC, Salah & Trent, latter two's points will be barely helpful...

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

      I want all my pool players to score well with TC Salah being the highest.

    5. Do I Not Like Orange
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      I'll take just outscoring. None of my competitors in my cash leagues have TC'd Mane. More hoping to see the CS bust for the TAA triplers & defensive double ups.

      1. Elly88 > KTR (Kevin The …
        • 11 Years
        4 years, 2 months ago

        Sorry it will not happen.

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

    Personally, I wouldn't bother even thinking about it yet, cup games to be played and the transfer window will be closed by the next GW, lots can happen.

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

      This is the answer to every question until next Thursday morning 😉

      BGW28 will be known, FAC 5th round draw & the 'likely' BGW31 teams too...

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

        Yeah, I was leaving it here so everyone can copy and paste.

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

      Nice catchphrase 🙂

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

    McCarthy - Button
    Rico - Trent - Lundstram - Soyuncu - Aurier
    Salah - Mane - KdB - Martial - Grealish
    Ings - Vardy - Greenwood

    Only have 1FT to sort some of the mess out. No money itb. Who comes out first?

    1. Soyuncu
    2. Aurier
    3. Martial
    4. Vardy
    5. More than 1 of these for a hit (if so who)
    6. WC

    1. nico05
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      2

  13. nico05
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 5 Years
    4 years, 2 months ago

    Hi guys could I get any input on this going forward please?
    McCarthy
    Taa Sidibe Lund (Rico) (Tanganga)
    Traore Salah KDB Maddison Martial
    Firmino Vardy (Connolly)
    1ft 0.0 available.
    Cheers

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

      Probably GTG. Not keen on Firmino past this gw tho, maybe him to Jimenez

      1. nico05
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 5 Years
        4 years, 2 months ago

        Cheers I only brought him in for the double game week

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

          Yeah that was a very good move btw, think he'll do well and wish I had him in. Would've TCed

          1. nico05
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 5 Years
            4 years, 2 months ago

            Thank you for your input. I went with Salah. Anything else alarmingly wrong to worry about over the coming weeks? Thanks again

  14. afsr
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 2 months ago

    Mccarthy
    TAA, Williams, Holgate
    Salah, Mane, KDB, Trossard, Fleck
    Ings, Haller

    Button, Vardy, Lundstram, Dunk
    1FT, 2.3 ITB

    What would you change in this team in the next 1-2 GW?

    1. nico05
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      Id be tempted to roll over your transfer for the next gw team looks in good shape

    2. lilmessipran
      • 11 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      Haller to Jimi?

  15. Dynamic Duos
    • 10 Years
    4 years, 2 months ago

    Vardy probably G2G for Chelsea game?

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

      The cup games will be a good indication.

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

      Rodgers' words helped his case but don't be surprised if after scans its revealed he'll miss a few weeks.

    3. nico05
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      I think so

  16. quayle99
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 2 months ago

    I wanted a premium striker, was looking Auba, or aguero if those rumours materialise
    so

    A. Hayden (5th mid-bencher), Aguero/Auba, Ayew
    B. Grealish, Jimi, Ings

    Writing it I feel like the answers B now

    1. John Nerdelbaum
      • 11 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      What rumours are those?
      B looks much better

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

        Auba to Barcelona

        1. John Nerdelbaum
          • 11 Years
          4 years, 2 months ago

          Hmmm

  17. John Nerdelbaum
    • 11 Years
    4 years, 2 months ago

    In a bit of mess and frontline is looking horrid
    Save if Vardy is fit and look to sort out Ayew/Martial with 2 frees?

    McCarthy
    TAA Rico Dunk Lundstram Kelly
    Salah Mane KDB Martial Traore
    Vardy Ayew Greenwood

    1 FT, 0.7m ITB

    1. Scholes Out For Summer
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      I'd WC tbh...

      Rico, Kelly, Martial, Ayew, Greenwood are all prime candidates to ship

      Dunk, Lundstram, Traore are all questionable options too at this point

      1. John Nerdelbaum
        • 11 Years
        4 years, 2 months ago

        Thanks
        I'll see how this GW pans out but tempted to push the button

    2. quayle99
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      Maybe Fleck and Ings

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

    WTF are we letting ourselves in for tonight...

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

      Disappointment

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

        You sound like my wife

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

          Did she TC Origi?

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

            She's not into that sort of thing.

        2. Rupert The Horse
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 11 Years
          4 years, 2 months ago

          Do we have the same wife?

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

            That would be a plot twist!

    2. Dynamic Duos
      • 10 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      Hauls for Salah and Mane , gl to those with TAA (TC) they will need it

    3. Greek Freak
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      I don't know about you, but with my luck I can look forward to Salah's penalty miss and injury substitution before 60'...

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

      Some hope, followed by disappointment, followed by 2nd half hope and more... you guessed it, disappointment.

      The worst part is the 'easier' fixture is in 6 days, so that's a lot of hope built up for...

    5. Pep Pig
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      I've been really relaxed about it for a few weeks though today I've become quite excited. The beers are in and it's out of my hands. That said, I sit on 42 points this week before tonight and unless Mane goes mental, I should be happy (ish)

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

      They're no @FPL_Subscribe ... unfortunately 🙁

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

      It's just them talking about the team they would pick

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

        Opinions yeah

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

          It's not an opinion of what they think the team will be, it's an opinion of what team they will pick, a.k.a. a slow news day.

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

            Right

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

            *would pick

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

      As somebody who's burnt 2 FT's to get Mane in, I hope that's not true. I'm expecting him to be rested at the weekend.

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

      Reasoning - "I think Sadio Mane deserves a rest".

      Shrewsbury away or Wolves away...

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

        Pool team in the last round suggests it will be Shrewsbury.

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

          I know (hope 🙂 ). Plenty of time to rest after Saints game.

  19. Starlydon
    • 5 Years
    4 years, 2 months ago

    I'm hearing rumours of mane benched tonight.....anybody have any info?????

    Just typical if my triple captain is benched!!!!

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

      Rumours/speculation ONLY

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

        Rumour/speculation the same as my mate Dave saying he would pick Ings to play for England if he was England manager, and then that meaning it's a rumour/speculation that Ings is going to play for England.

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

      Vs wolves an imp fixture ... Give a bow to that rumour !

    3. Cant fit my Willian
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 4 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      Why would he be rested? Makes no sense. Came off early against United and they have an FA Cup game against Shrewsbury where he's most likely to be rested. Wolves away is a tricky fixture as well.

  20. Runaway
    • 12 Years
    4 years, 2 months ago

    As a Salah (TC), Mane and TAA owner, it is weird that I will only benefit from Salah points:

    Salah points (+%204)
    Mane points (-%35)
    Liverpool CS (-%57)
    TAA attacking points/bonus (+%1)

    If Mane scores high and Salah not and Liverpool get CS, it would be detrimental to my ranking. If it goes the other way around (Salah goes mental without Mane involvement and Pool concede), it would be a huge jump on ranking. Never been this dependent to a single game before.

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

    So rumours now that VVD might be out with flu symptoms today... Add in the Mane bench rumours and this is shaping up to be another disaster gameweek

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

      Breaking: Salah will not play at Anfield tonight! - LiverpoolEcho

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

          No it doesn't - this is not a predicted line up.

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

          Come on, mate, try to read article that you spread. It`s one expert from 3 or 4 which try to guess line-up.

        3. I Member
          • 8 Years
          4 years, 2 months ago

          No they haven't. One guy predicted that, all of the others expect him to start. Is that the only source for these rumours?

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

          The reasoning - "I think Sadio Mane deserves a rest"

          Dusan's team news on Zaha had more reasoning.

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

            Does Dusan think Mane will be benched?

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

              He'll know more after Milivojevic calls his neighbour to pass the news on.

              Sit tight.

    2. Scholes Out For Summer
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      Nice troll job as usual bross

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

        I'm just relaying rumours I've read elsewhere.. don't shoot the messenger

    3. Danno - Emre Canada
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      Yep I shared that earlier but my post was stopped by the police. Stomach virus I’m hearing.

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

      Salah TC’ers unite!!

  22. Gobigorgohome
    • 12 Years
    4 years, 2 months ago

    RIP me if Mane benched and VVD out

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

      I will delete my account if this happened...

    2. Vlad Tepes
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      If VVD is out it is really bad, even for non owners. The chances of a CS will reduce drastically.

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

        Hmm. Double attack owners won't mind too much I'd say.

  23. DAZZ
    • 9 Years
    4 years, 2 months ago

    A repeat of last seasons fixture would be amazing. Salah goal and assist, in a 2-1 win 🙂

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

      2-0

  24. Stormbringer22
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 4 Years
    4 years, 2 months ago

    Would you play the WC chip on this lot soon?

    Ryan*
    TAA - Lundy - Soy** - Holgate* - Kelly**
    Salah - Mane - KDB - Maddison** - Cantwell*
    Ings - Vardy* - Greenwood*

    Players with a "*" are those that I may consider shipping off. Do you think it is worth it, or do I hold on and play it later?

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

      Yes probs, unless you have 2FT, as you can do a mini-WC with them

      1. Stormbringer22
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 4 Years
        4 years, 2 months ago

        I don't unfortunately. Played an FT last deadline to bring in Holgate. What a stupid decision that was. Was dead set on banking the FT and having 2FTs for this week.

        Would you say you agree with the star-ed players to ship out?

    2. A Fat Spanish Waiter
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      Not at all.

      Ryan is fine and has decent fixtures ahead. Others have been fortunate not to blank.

      Soy is still a decent option, and it depends on where you bought him. Leicester may not be keeping clean sheets, but basically nobody is

      Maddison is definitely off the boil, but he isn’t an urgent transfer

      Cantwell is a great 5th mid right where he is

      Greenwood may actually start and play a whole lot more now. He is a wait and see.

      Vardy has 1.5 weeks to recover fo the next premier league game. He is definitely out of form, but is still the leading scorer this year.

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

        Don't be going all logical you!

    3. John Nerdelbaum
      • 11 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      I wouldn't WC that

    4. All about the galacticos
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      WC now will seem very punty, without any info about how teams will set up
      Inheacho? Greenwood? Martinelli? Batshui?

      I'd still wait to WC a week ahead or a double gameweek supported with benchboost

    5. Stormbringer22
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 4 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      Thank you all. Will wait until the beginning of Feb when all transfers have taken place anyway just to be sure. Would like to move away from the Leicester triple-up, but good to know that nothing appears urgent.

      I may be a fool, but I still have faith in Vardy, even after 6 gameweeks of no returns.

  25. 03farmboy
    • 4 Years
    4 years, 2 months ago

    Who would you rather have Jiménez or traore?

    Can’t decide who’s the best option

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

      Depends on who they would be replacing?

    2. Do I Not Like Orange
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      Jimenez as more decent alternatives at Traore's price point than Jim's.

  26. Rt505
    • 6 Years
    4 years, 2 months ago

    I’ve rage transferred Vardy/Maddison to Auba/Doucoure.

    Good move?! Worried about the Auba news...

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

      He will not go anywhere...

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

      Too late on Doucoure train, its time to get rid of him

      1. Rt505
        • 6 Years
        4 years, 2 months ago

        It’s a 2 or 3 game punt really - needed a cheap enabler to get Auba in. I was at the Leicester game last night - Madders looks like he will be the pass before the assist, and I can’t see Vardy coming back too soon and the next 3 fixtures aren’t great.

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

      Way too hasty

      1. Rt505
        • 6 Years
        4 years, 2 months ago

        Agreed - that’s why I’m a bit worried!

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

      I just did Sidibe/Vardy —> Lascelles/Aubameyang no regrets

  27. TheDragon
    • 5 Years
    4 years, 2 months ago

    Anyone with terrible scores out there to make me feel better?

    16(-4) from 7. Any worse?

    Got Jimenez, TAA, Mane, Salah (TC) to go (although given EO TAA and Mane doing anything will effectively make my position worse).

    Salah is going to really have to go some to get me a green arrow.

    1. Rt505
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      17 with just liverpool to go. Also Salah TC

  28. Binny
    • 4 Years
    4 years, 2 months ago

    Who scores more over next 4 GWs?:

    A) KDB and Martial
    B) Son and Mahrez

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

      A barely

    2. A Fat Spanish Waiter
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      Probably A. KDB is a fixture in the lineup. Martial may have looked terrible yesterday (so did the whole team), but at least he will play.

      Mahrez is doing well, but is very subject to Pep Roulette, and he might not play, hence A.

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

      Thanks both

  29. Elly88 > KTR (Kevin The …
    • 11 Years
    4 years, 2 months ago

    TAA TC only could easily yield 90+ points. Two clean sheets, two assists, and a goal. It is speculative but surely not far-fetched.

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

      "easily" lmao

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

      It will seem a lot less sexy if Vvd really does have a sniffle

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

      Very unlikely. Would be a huge kick in the teeth for me as had him as TC for a while but then deactivated and gave armband to Mo

    4. Elly88 > KTR (Kevin The …
      • 11 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      3-0 and 4-0 scorelines could help a lot.

    5. A Fat Spanish Waiter
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      That’s basically running the table for a defender. I’d put money on it not happening. I’d say is roughly the same as Salah/mane getting 5 goals, 2 clean sheets, and 6 total baps for a TC week of 111.