Scout Notes

Man United toothless without Rashford as Pope punishes sellers again

Man United 0-2 Burnley

Goals: Chris Wood (£6.2m), Jay Rodriguez (£5.7m)

Assists: Ben Mee (£5.0m), Wood

Bonus Points: Wood x3, Nick Pope x2 (£4.6m), Mee x1

Manchester United have now gone 180 Premier League minutes without a goal in the absence of the injured Marcus Rashford (£9.0m).

The centre-forward has missed both fo the last two outings and in neither one has Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s side looked like threatening their opposition.

While that came as no real surprise against Liverpool in Gameweek 23, for it to continue at home to a relatively out-of-form Burnley side is a new low for Manchester United and their Fantasy prospects.

Coming into Double Gameweek 24, the Clarets had conceded 23 goals in seven matches against last season’s top-six, the worst of any side in the league.

But they left Old Trafford with a 2-0 win and a clean sheet, their first shut-out since Gameweek 18.

That came as particularly frustrating news to those who sold Nick Pope (£4.6m) recently.

After a period of poor form and a high number of shots in the box and big chances conceded, suffered a slew of sales between Gameweeks 22 and 24.

However, he has now recorded back-to-back double-figure hauls saving the penalty on the way to 12 points against Leicester and pulling in 10 at Manchester United, courtesy of a clean sheet, seven largely routine saves and two bonus.

“I’m just so pleased for the players because they have to stay resilient through those tough times and ups and downs. The last two games have been a brilliant reward for staying true to what we believe in.” – Sean Dyche

Have Pope’s last two matches been serious cause for bringing the goalkeeper back into a Fantasy side? That’s entirely possible.

The Clarets have made impressive improvements against Leicester and United and now go on a run of Arsenal (home), Southampton (away), Bournemouth (home) and Newcastle (away).

For those without a slot for Pope in their squad, Charlie Taylor (£4.2m) has now started the last seven in a row at left-back and offers a much cheaper price than Ben Mee (£5.0m) and James Tarkowski (£5.1m).

Meanwhile, Chris Wood (£6.2m) secured himself a 12-point haul to continue an excellent run of recent form.

He scored and assisted in the 2-0 win at Old Trafford, and now has four attacking returns since Gameweek 21, boding well ahead of those aforementioned favourable fixtures.

On the Manchester United side of the divide, Anthony Martial (£7.9m) remains the most likely to find the breakthrough in Rashford’s absence, continuing in his centre-forward position.

He had chances to score but was denied by Pope on more than one occasion.

Naturally, Martial is suffering from reduced support provided by the attacking midfield. Without Rashford drifting in from his station on the left flank, it was easier for Mee and Tarkowski to marshal Martial on Wednesday evening.

Daniel James (£6.0m) and Andreas Pereira (£4.9m) were the options either side of the Frenchman while Juan Mata (£6.2m) operated as the number 10.

That meant yet another match on the bench for Mason Greenwood (£4.4m), who continues to frustrate his 13.3% ownership.

Despite recent comments from Solskjaer that the youngster would get more game-time while Rashford recovers from a long-term injury, Greenwood featured only in the second half against Burnley.

With Wolves (home) and Chelsea (away) up next and the problems ongoing at Manchester United, their assets are increasingly looking less attractive, especially without Rashford.

Manchester United XI (4-2-3-1): de Gea; Williams (Shaw 69′), Maguire, P Jones, Wan-Bissaka; Matić, Fred; D James (Lingard 69′), Mata, A Pereira (Greenwood 46′); Martial.

Burnley XI (4-4-2): Pope; C Taylor, Mee, Tarkowski, Lowton; McNeil, Cork, Westwood, Hendrick; Rodriguez, Wood.

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  1. Dr Dream
    • 11 Years
    4 years, 2 months ago

    Got Doherty playing tonight....and I have TAA... Do I want Doherty to score?

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

      Yes you do

      1. Dr Dream
        • 11 Years
        4 years, 2 months ago

        Good...I get confused with that EO stuff.

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

      Of course.

  2. Weasel Boy
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    4 years, 2 months ago

    Yes I was punished by Pope.

    Regret not using my TC now.

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

      Beginning to wish I had played mine. This feeling is going to last a full week until end of WHU game.
      I think extra buddhism and tai chi classes are called for this coming week.

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

        I hear you

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

    Klopp is no fun

    1. Old Man
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      I think he's hilarious - a real character. Ideal for Pool.

  4. have you seen cyan
    • 4 Years
    4 years, 2 months ago

    what to do for 58 mins?

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

      Dream of glory

    2. AC Yew
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      Panic

    3. markus808
      • 13 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      can you take about an hour on the tower of power?

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

    All of the big 5 pool players present & accounted for...

    This is going to be interesting

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

      Love it

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

      Big 5?! What about the assist king Allison or is he ahead of Firmino 🙂

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

    Salah (TC), Robbo, TAA and Jimmy. Expecting 60 points

    1. Dr Dream
      • 11 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      I don’t fancy Wolves to roll over and give up. No CS tonight for Liverpool.

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

        He means 60 from just Salah 😉

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

          Minutes

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

        Attacking points likely

        1. Dr Dream
          • 11 Years
          4 years, 2 months ago

          Yeah. CS won’t be for any lack of effort by Wolves. A few teams have tried to defend against ‘Pool of late...I can’t see Wolves doing that.

          The good news is, if i’m right, that They May score a goal...but get thumped at the other end.

    2. FFSbet.com
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      Salah(TC) 90-100 points,dont know about others

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

        This site is gonna be unbearable after the match, one way or the other. Keep calm everybody and respect your fellow players. Some will be ecstatic others will have their season ruined. Let's all show a little compassion.

  7. Yank Revolution
    • 12 Years
    4 years, 2 months ago

    Let's do this Trent!!!! TC baby!!

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

      Jimmy will probably score

      1. Yank Revolution
        • 12 Years
        4 years, 2 months ago

        That would be a real bummer Woy

    2. AC Yew
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      Yaaaaasssss let's gooooo

  8. Skalla
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 2 months ago

    Biggest line-up news! Dendoncker maybe OOP at CB 🙂

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

    TAA (TC), Bobby and Mane.

    Let's go!

  10. Tomerick
    • 9 Years
    4 years, 2 months ago

    As a Salah owner it’s strange to want to see him blank but I’ve triple captained TAA and everyone in my mini league has it on Salah.

  11. EmreCan Hustle
    • 11 Years
    4 years, 2 months ago

    Let's see what Wolves can do vs Liverpool with Traore & Jimenez starting.

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

    RIP Mane non-owners. Your seasons end today.

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

      Amen

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

      Mane is in kak form

      1. No Professionals
        • 6 Years
        4 years, 2 months ago

        No he isn't

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

      Thisssssss!

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

    Hmm - Boly back, on bench. At 4.7m could be a good low-cost option from GW27...

  14. have you seen cyan
    • 4 Years
    4 years, 2 months ago

    Liverpool echo reporting everyone starts

    1. HurriKane
      • 11 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      Dial up?

    2. Party time
        4 years, 2 months ago

        Whoscored is now online

    3. Herman Toothrot
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      There will be a Peruvian account with a TC on Wijnaldum scoring 100+ points tonight.

      1. Free Hat
        • 5 Years
        4 years, 2 months ago

        Peruvian knows

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

      As a non TAA capper is it better to hope fo a blank here?

      1. have you seen cyan
        • 4 Years
        4 years, 2 months ago

        Seem to get a red just owning TAA most weeks, the TAA TC and Caps will be brutal. Yes a blank sadly

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

          Salah outscoring him is very important

          1. have you seen cyan
            • 4 Years
            4 years, 2 months ago

            looks likely to me, I figure Wolves wipe the CS. But you never know with TAA, even without a CS he could end the game on max points. I might have capped TAA if home games and better fixture

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

        Doesn't matter unless there is a mini league thing with nearly 100% EO.
        I hope he assists at least 2/3 of Mane goals 😛

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

        Points help, barely.

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

        An assist, no cs. Jimmy with the goal

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

      There was an illness in the Liverpool camp.

      Thankfully it was Adam Lallana.

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

      Salah>Mane !!!

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

        Irbox ?

    7. fplking14
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      The meltdown on here if Mane or Salah gets injured with only 1 point.

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

        or worse get sent off.

      2. bench boost for every gamew…
        • 7 Years
        4 years, 2 months ago

        Then it is down to luck or unluck. Nothing to do with it.

    8. Whazza
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      Does anyone know the Newcastle CB order? Is anyone nailed?

      They have Fernandez, Schar, Lascelles, Clark, Lejeune... First 4 have played 1000-1370 minutes, Lejeune only 400 but scored a brace...

      Need one for WC 😀

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

        Same question. Need on for Soyuncu replacement.
        Currently leaning towards Fernandez

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

          I think he is the safest. But Lascelles is 4.2 and club captain so could he be safe as well?

      2. Pras (FPL)
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        4 years, 2 months ago

        Lascelles is the club captain. Back from injury. Historically has very good attacking stats from corners.

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

          Gets a couple of goals a season yeah. You think he is the best option then on wc?

      3. have you seen cyan
        • 4 Years
        4 years, 2 months ago

        I was thinking about Richie maybe, is he on pens and free kicks?

        1. FFSbet.com
          • 8 Years
          4 years, 2 months ago

          Want him too but someone mention new signing Bentaleb could be on penalties.

          1. have you seen cyan
            • 4 Years
            4 years, 2 months ago

            thanks

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

          I guess, but I ain't paying 5.3. Could be great though!

          1. have you seen cyan
            • 4 Years
            4 years, 2 months ago

            yea its the price that makes him a mega differential, not many will go for him.
            I need to do some research on him I guess b4 I can consider it, he is still cheapish tho, just not compared to the other Magpie defence.

        3. Whazza
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 11 Years
          4 years, 2 months ago

          They rarely get pens though I think

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

        Lascelles....club captain and nailed if he's fully fit.

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

          Awesome, he's in for now!

      5. bench boost for every gamew…
        • 7 Years
        4 years, 2 months ago

        Lascelles is the safest one. Lejeune is by far the best one but he is not to rely on with his injuries.

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

          Cheers Lascelles it is

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

      Willy Boly 😮

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

      Lots of very bullish pre-match comments.

      Looking forward to some 20:30 in play meltdowns.

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

        It’s got 1-0 Wolves written all over it

    11. Woy_is_back
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      Wouldnt mind a TAA or Mane red card

    12. FFSbet.com
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      Pool defense over 150% EO,no CSs would be good for double attack

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

      Final point predictions for tonight ? 😉

      Salah
      Mane
      Bobby
      Vvd
      TAA
      Robbo
      Jimenez

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

        20
        1
        1
        1
        5
        15
        12

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

        2
        2
        2
        2
        2
        2
        2

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

        Salah: 36 (conservative estimate)
        Jimenez: 12
        Everyone else: 1

      4. Laserface
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        4 years, 2 months ago

        15
        5
        2
        2
        2
        5
        5

      5. George Sillett
        • 8 Years
        4 years, 2 months ago

        You won't t get predictions just mythical FPL wishes.

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

          +1

      6. Am sorry to say again it�…
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 5 Years
        4 years, 2 months ago

        8
        2
        8
        2
        5
        5
        9

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

      With double Liverpool defence and Jimenez, I guess I should hope for Jimenez goals? Given all the TAA captainers.

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

        Always root for the one with lower ownership.

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

        I would take a Jimmy brace over cs for TAA and Robbo 🙂

      3. Volley127
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        4 years, 2 months ago

        Deffo

    15. Party time
        4 years, 2 months ago

        Chamberlain starting is not a good news for Liverpool clean sheet

      • Hotdogs for Tea
        • 8 Years
        4 years, 2 months ago

        I don’t think Wolves will be the push over that everyone expects

        1. George Sillett
          • 8 Years
          4 years, 2 months ago

          Not many are expecting a pushover

      • Boomerang V
        • 7 Years
        4 years, 2 months ago

        Bench two :

        Rico - AVL
        Kelly - SHU
        Soy - CHE
        Lund - cry
        Ings - liv

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

          Ings Soy

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

          Woy probably benches Kelly himself so him & Soy.

      • have you seen cyan
        • 4 Years
        4 years, 2 months ago

        This Wolves game was too tricky to risk changing things for Klopp, maybe vs West Ham we could actually see a change.