Scout Notes

Patience with Vardy wearing thin as Leicester attack continues to struggle

Leicester 0-0 Brighton

  • Goals: None
  • Assists: None
  • Penalties saved: Kasper Schmeichel (£5.4m)
  • Penalties missed: Neal Maupay (£5.7m)
  • Bonus Points: Schmeichel x3, Ben Chilwell x2 (£5.5m), Çaglar Söyüncü x2 (£4.9m)

There was a missed penalty. The end.

That’s how the match report for this Tuesday evening encounter should have gone but, luckily for you, we are committed to at least trying to find a lesson for Fantasy managers to learn as they start preparing for Gameweek 32.

Owners of Jamie Vardy (£9.7m), still 29.7% of managers worldwide, will be the most frustrated as his troubles in front of goal dragged on.

The centre-forward’s latest blank is his eighth from a possible 10 since Gameweek 19, registering just three attacking returns in that time.

There was even some captaincy interest in Vardy for Gameweek 31+ but his virtually anonymous displays against Watford and Brighton will have his owners already worried about the next two matches.

Everton host Leicester in Gameweek 32+ having kept three clean sheets from six at Goodison Park under Carlo Ancelotti, only conceding more than once against Newcastle in Gameweek 24.

After that, Vardy will face a Crystal Palace defence that did not give up a single goal between Gameweeks 27 and 30+.

Particularly concerning for Vardy is the fact that he has not been all that unfortunate to blank in each of his Project Restart matches.

In the first 27 minutes of Tuesday’s meeting with Brighton, the forward touched the ball just once with his colleagues unable to get him on the ball up against the visitors’ defence.

With two matches of Project Restart chalked off already, it is easy to see the problem for Vardy is not just his own but with the entire Leicester team, which looked especially sluggish against Brighton. It will be particularly alarming for Brendan Rodgers that on both Saturday and Tuesday, his side enjoyed the lion’s share of possession, did very little with it, and gave up the bigger and better chances to their opponents. Perhaps that should not come as a massive surprise given the Foxes pre-lockdown form. Between Gameweeks 24 and 29, only Sheffield United, Norwich and Aston Villa registered few big chances than Leicester.

Largely out of necessity, Rodgers shuffled his pack following the draw at Watford. He benched Harvey Barnes (£6.2m), much to the chagrin of his 3.9% ownership, replacing him on the left-flank of attacking midfield with Kelechi Iheanacho (£5.7m).

Demarai Gray (£5.0m) came in for Ayoze Pérez (£6.2m) and, like Iheanacho on the other side, offered very little in the way of creativity. Even when Barnes and Pérez came on in the second half, they could not find a way to trouble Brighton’s defence.

“(The short turnaround) was one of the reasons (we rotated). It was Saturday/Tuesday for players just coming back. We wanted extra support in midfield with Papy Mendy, who has good legs. Dimi was very good at the weekend, and we wanted to put a striker in too. The two systems cancelled each other out, without scoring.” – Brendan Rodgers

James Maddison (£7.5m) also put in another disappointing performance, wasting his direct free-kicks and blazing over any efforts from open play too. He had one of Leicester’s best chances in the second half, receiving the ball on the edge of the box from a Vardy knock-down, only to fire it high and wide. It is particularly telling that, for all his set-piece duties, Maddison has not provided an assist since Gameweek 16.

In arguably one of the dullest games of the season so far, there was a silver lining for the neutrals in the display of Tariq Lamptey (£4.0m).

Coming in at right-back for Brighton, the budget defender should be handed credit for his role in ensuring Leicester struggled on Tuesday night, especially considering it was touch-and-go over whether he would need substituting in the first half because of a cut to the face.

A particular highlight for the youngster was when Vardy tried to burn him for pace out-wide, pushing the ball past the defender, only for Lamptey to match the forward and dispossess him easily. 

“I think you could see (Lamptey’s) attributes. He has got great speed. I thought he competed well, showed great courage because he took a heavy smash to the face and needed stitches. He had a big hole on the side of his face. But he played against some good players out there and I thought he was magnificent.” – Graham Potter

This result did, admittedly, make for one or two happy souls in the FPL community, notably those invested in the Leicester defence. Çaglar Söyüncü (£4.9m) and Kasper Schmeichel (£5.4m) are still owned by 15.6% and 13.5% respectively, both keeping a clean sheet and the latter saving a Neal Maupay (£5.7m) penalty.

“(Schmeichel) is invaluable. He’s one of the best in the league. He studies the players’ penalties. He’s been very good in the two games back.” – Brendan Rodgers

“A clean sheet, fitness was good and subs tried to make an impact and we didn’t concede so we’ll take a point. We haven’t won the games, but we’ve showed a good mentality to not concede so much and hopefully, after more training, we can find the goals to get back to winning.” – Brendan Rodgers

Leicester City XI (4-2-3-1): Schmeichel; Chilwell, Söyüncü, Evans, Justin; Mendy (Tielemans 69′), Ndidi; Iheanacho (H Barnes 69′), Maddison, D Gray (Pérez 73′); Vardy.

Brighton and Hove Albion XI (4-4-2): Ryan; Burn, Webster (Duffy 24′), Dunk, Lamptey; Mac Allister (March 58′), D Stephens, Bissouma (Bissouma 58′), Mooy; Connolly (Murray 82′), Maupay (Trossard 57′).

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

    What is the honest assessment of Spurs after last nights game? I thought they were poor and the rush to invest in them was probably overstated. I know Kane and Son returned but it never looked convincing. I might hold one of them for the fixtures ahead but that will be the extent of it.

    1. FOO FIGHTER
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      Think it is worthwile holding onto Son.

    2. Ze_Austin
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      That's exactly how Son's kept getting points throughout this season

      He's so independent on his team's performance, it's insane

      1. fish&chips
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        3 years, 9 months ago

        Agree with this, spurs have looked trash all season but he still manages to consistently come up with the goods (unless he gets himself sent off)

    3. Valar(Keith)
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      Aurier was really good going forward.. and they looked comfortable in defense. Infact, Considering the huge break I'm not sure what they did wrong beating a side playing for their lives 2-0?

      1. GreennRed
        • 12 Years
        3 years, 9 months ago

        It was West Ham though, not the Brazilian 1970 team.

        1. Valar(Keith)
          • 14 Years
          3 years, 9 months ago

          You can only beat what's in front of you. Tottenham beat what was in front of the 2-0. Not sure why them not being Brazil is relevant since the OG poster said they were poor and my point was they werent

    4. TomSaints
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      I’m annoyed i (c) son as was unconvinced on spurs performance but was looking for differential. West Ham also set up super defensively. 1cm difference and Son gets bigger return though. So funny old game.

      1. liner
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 9 months ago

        That 1 cm difference destroyed happiness of so many girls

    5. El Presidente
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      Everyone looks poor apart from City and maybe Wolves and Everton

      1. GreennRed
        • 12 Years
        3 years, 9 months ago

        United were good against a dogged Spurs team.

        1. El Presidente
          • 4 Years
          3 years, 9 months ago

          Seen glimpses but not fully convinced just yet

          1. GreennRed
            • 12 Years
            3 years, 9 months ago

            Pogba made a big difference when he came on but Martial and Rashford need to bring their shooting boots.

            1. El Presidente
              • 4 Years
              3 years, 9 months ago

              Yeah Pogba is a great player if he's focused and if they figure out that mid partnership with Bruno I think they can become dominant till the end of the season especially with those fixtures...

    6. 2999 - Lady of Legend
      • 3 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      Typical Kane, good for a goal but also good for a booking

    7. WVA
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      Aurier looked there best asset, unlucky not to get an assist or two

    8. Sterling Archer
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      I also don't think the fixtures are as good as the tracker makes out, everton are green for example, and Newcastle away is green aswel.

    9. SouthCoastSaint
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      They were poor, but they both still returned points. That’s what you pay the extra $ for.

      Son was particularly hindered by having to hug the left touchline

    10. POLSKA GOLA
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      If they had another defensive asset as cheap as Aurier I would double up

  2. Magic Hamster
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    I'm chasing in my ML... Pepe against Norwich worth a punt?

    Not a huge number of appealing differentials at the moment...

    1. Ze_Austin
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      Might not start...

    2. SouthCoastSaint
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      No way of knowing arsenals team. Could even be injuries

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

    Anybody thinking of captaining Sarr in GW 32?

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

      Keep drinking the Vodka...

      1. iL PiStOlErO
        • 4 Years
        3 years, 9 months ago

        If he was drinking rum it would be Sarrrrr.

    2. Cruz88
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      It's not the worst shout, despite what the others say. Over the last four home matches he's 4th for xG, ahead of the likes of Salah, Aguero, Jimi and DCL, though the numbers are swayed by his performance against Liverpool before the break. Still, he's a decent option for this week against a Southampton defence that isn't that great away from home. I'm not sure about captaining, but I'm still starting him. GW34 at home against Norwich on the other hand...

      1. TomSaints
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 6 Years
        3 years, 9 months ago

        I’m slightly biased but Saints are better away from home and surprised me by coming flying out of the blocks v Norwich. A game I expected us to lose.

        See how arsenal game goes, but if it’s another strong performance I’d be very wary of (c) against

    3. SouthCoastSaint
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      He’s in my team but def not captain

  4. manu4life99
    • 14 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    Best 1 week punt to replace Aguero before WC33?

    Ederson
    Doherty Fernández Lund
    KDB Bruno(vc) Grealish Mount
    Aub(C) Jimi Aguero*

    Leno*,Elghazi,Egan,Basham

    1. Boleyn Boy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      I'd say Kane or Rashford. Kane might be better though because he doesn't have a cup game in the middle of the gameweek

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

        Kane will burn out or get injured. For once he has a manager who is asking him to put in a shift! Something he is not used to.

  5. Maddamotha
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    I smoke a fat pound of grass and fall on my ass faster than a fat bich who sat down too fast

    1. GreennRed
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      Fair play, your village must be proud.

  6. Miguel Sanchez
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    Thoughts on bringing in Jesus for GW33 for one of DCL or Ings ?

    1. FOO FIGHTER
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      Meh

      1. Miguel Sanchez
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 9 months ago

        It is a bit, but he will have so many chances on a plate. Just trying to find differentials before the season is up.

        1. Baps hunter
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 6 Years
          3 years, 9 months ago

          Normally having Jesus when Aguero is out, would be a solid move. Yet, he is not in form now and will be rotated. Get rather Foden and Mahrez.

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

      Ings just as likely to be rotated so why not I guess.

    3. El Presidente
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      Uninspiring

    4. Gobigorgohome
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      the last thing i would do

  7. ChickenTikkaMoSalah
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    Perez to Son for free?

    1. jimmy.floyd
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      Yes

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

        Thats a sarcasm post by Original poster surely?

    2. El Presidente
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      Nope, Perez essential

  8. Quan MisTaka
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    What do we think of

    Vardy + Sarr >>> DCL + Son for (-4)

    1. Quan MisTaka
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      Obviously going to wait to watch Everton tonight but finger on the tirgger stuff while watching proise rises

    2. Amey
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      I don't think this is a good GW to do those moves.
      Could go either way

    3. antis0cial
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      I’d be reluctant to lose Sarr and DCL has a couple of tough games coming up, Leicester and spurs.

    4. Pumpkinhead - I'm ITK …
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      Son looks awful at the moment . I am thinking of giving him one more then losing for Mahrez or even Bergewijn who looked better in the short time he was on

    5. The Red Devil
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      One game too late to get in DCL, his best fixture is this GW

      1. Quan MisTaka
        • 6 Years
        3 years, 9 months ago

        Yeah fair enough,

        Safest move might just be VArdy to Rashford then and go without Son?

        We will have a look tonigth sure

    6. SouthCoastSaint
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      Wouldn’t be losing sarr

      1. Steve The Spud
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 4 Years
        3 years, 9 months ago

        It’s tough because players are still getting going arguably your ditching son just as he’s about to get back to top gear

        1. Steve The Spud
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 4 Years
          3 years, 9 months ago

          Fail, saw your getting son.... just as he’s getting to top gear....

  9. Botman and Robben
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    Hello all. 1FT. Should I save and activate BB on this squad?

    Pope
    TAA Saiss Lundstram
    Salah KDB Fernandes Saka
    Auba DCL Jimi

    Martinez Cathcart Sarr Taylor

    1. Mr. O'Connell
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      Depends how you feel about Lundstram, probably in for a 1 pointer again. Rest looks good tho.

      1. Baps hunter
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 6 Years
        3 years, 9 months ago

        He has 1 ft to ditch Lundy. Personally I wouldn't BB this week, because of the FA cup. The risk of odd no show or injury is high.

        1. Botman and Robben
          • 7 Years
          3 years, 9 months ago

          Cheers all. Who for Lundy? Max 4.9?

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

            Aurier would be the obvious choice.

            Think Leicester defence is worth looking at as well maybe.

            1. Baps hunter
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 6 Years
              3 years, 9 months ago

              Justin is the other option, yes. Not certain about Spurs defence, almost any other team would have scored yesterday.

            2. Botman and Robben
              • 7 Years
              3 years, 9 months ago

              Yes, thinking of Aurier.

  10. Mr. O'Connell
    • 11 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    Nyland
    TAA, Saiss, Baldock
    Sterling, KDB, Bruno, Saka
    Jesus, Jiminez, Tammy

    Leno, Grealish, Egan, Lund

    0 ITB and 1 FT. Any ideas? Still have WC, but I'd rather not use it as I like the 3 City players after this week.

    Leno injuries and Tammy benching last week have made this look a lot worse than what it should have been.

    1. Baps hunter
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      Lund to Lascelles or Aurier?

  11. John Colby (Capt)
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    Morning all.
    When will the Fa Cup Quarters be played?

    1. GreennRed
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      http://www.thefa.com/competitions/thefacup/fixtures

      Saturday and Sunday.

      1. John Colby (Capt)
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        3 years, 9 months ago

        Cheers mate

  12. milanista10
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    Which fixtures would you BB for?

    A) GW32:
    McCarthy (wat), Aurier (shu), Lascelles (bou), Cantwell (ars)

    B) GW33:
    McCarthy (MCI), Aurier (EVE), Lascelles (WHU), Cantwell (BHA)

    1. Boleyn Boy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      B

    2. popey
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      A
      McCarthy more chance of a CS and likely to get save point option in both
      sheff utd looked limp going forward last two games
      jamaal decent chance of CS against either of those on form - hard to call which one. bou were awful agaist palace, newcastle stronger at home
      arenal may be more open than brighton

  13. antis0cial
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    What to do with Vardy? 2ft .1 itb

    Son? Jesus? Kane?

    Pope
    TAA AWB Boly
    Salah KDB Fernandes Sarr Traore
    Rashford Jimenez

    Vardy Lascelles Stevens

    1. Quan MisTaka
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      Looking at Sarr + Vardy >>> Son + DCL myself.

      1. antis0cial
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 9 months ago

        Just replied to your post. I quite like Sarr, DCL is up against Leicester and spurs next. I could do those moves for -4 losing Traore instead and downgrading Stevens. Just not sure it’s worth it.

      2. Baps hunter
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 6 Years
        3 years, 9 months ago

        I think it will soo look like Kane over Son atm. But Son is cheaper and will get pts even though he played too wide imo.

        1. antis0cial
          • 7 Years
          3 years, 9 months ago

          Yeah maybe. They are so defensive minded under Morinho. Thanks.

    2. The Red Devil
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      Sarr traore to fodder & son

    3. The Red Devil
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      Or traore vardy to son and fodder

      1. antis0cial
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 9 months ago

        Thanks. I was contemplating Vardy + Traore to Nketiah + Son.

        Vardy + Traore to DCL + Mahrez is an option, but tough games for them next.

        1. Quan MisTaka
          • 6 Years
          3 years, 9 months ago

          Vardy has to go. Just have to ask yourself whether you want Son instead or another forward. Check them out tonight, we know Son looked good

  14. MGD
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    I'm 35 points ahead in ML. What you think?

    Me / him:
    DDG / Pope
    Aurier / Maguire
    Saiss / Justin
    Rashford / Son
    Mount / Saint Maximin

    Will start blocking him soon as both now have used WC. 800 pounds 1st Prize

    1. Hairy Potter
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      Prefer your picks.

      Not sure ASM's hamstring will cope with Newcastle's schedule. He had problems with it before lockdown.

      1. MGD
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 9 months ago

        Cheers 🙂

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

      You can only block if he tells you the team before deadline and his captain. 35 points is not a lot. Just one fantastic captain pick and you are caught.

  15. Von Lipwig
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    Can I try again lol? Lots of people taking hits (or have taken) and looking at my team not sure I need to:

    Barnes (EVE a)/ Mount (WHU a)/ Grealish (WOL h) spring to mind as options to upgrade.

    3m ITB

    Ederson
    Doh TAA Boly
    Mount Barnes Grealish KDB Bruno
    Jimi Rash

    1. Baps hunter
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      Barnes and Graelish aren't worth starting imho.

    2. Hairy Potter
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      Grealish would be my priority to ship, after the Newcastle game his fixtures are poor.

    3. The Red Devil
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      Mount

    4. MikeRyko
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      Yeah get in Richarlison for either Grealish or Barnes

  16. Live Scoutcast 5:15pm Thurs - Leave your questions here
    J0E
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • Has Moderation Rights
    • 14 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    Gameweeks moving swiftly.

    It's Scoutcast time again tomorrow (THURS)

    Feel free to leave your questions here

    Looking at 5:15 start with Az and Andy joining me.

    Look out on our Twitter stream tomorrow for full details.

    1. Boleyn Boy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      Best captaincy options for this week? Especially for those of us without Auba

      1. Long ago I drew a walrus
        • 13 Years
        3 years, 9 months ago

        Also those of us with Auba. Could be a separate question but also related to the captaincy question - how should we plan around the FA Cup and possible rotation

    2. John Colby (Capt)
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      Hi Joe and team.
      What are your guys thoughts on Liverpool assets for the rest of the season. Are Salah and Mane still essential or too costly to leave out of our squads?

      1. Baps hunter
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 6 Years
        3 years, 9 months ago

        Why is Liverpool DD forgotten? Trent is almost essential, but do we expect VvD to be a secure starter and regular source for clean sheets?

    3. iL PiStOlErO
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      Can Jesus be the saviour?

    4. ViperStripes
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      Taking a captain punt on Richarlison this week.

      1. Warby84
        • 8 Years
        3 years, 9 months ago

        Or Alonso

    5. Sterling Archer
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      its a long GW32 with teams playing after the deadline in the cup but before the league game! any good way to plan for this?

    6. El Presidente
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      United & Wolves triple up maybe too much?

    7. seewhyaxe
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      Any thoughts of Luiz signing the 1-year extension?

      1. Az
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 14 Years
        3 years, 9 months ago

        I'd love to answer this one
        *rubs hands together gleefully*

    8. The Red Devil
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      Best forwards going ahead, Jimenez is one that's nailed on for most, DCL has average fixtures, Aubameyang is either sold/will be sold in 2 GWs
      Rashford? Jesus?

    9. The Red Devil
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      With no form as such to consider with most teams having played 2-3 games
      Is it time to target fixtures? Get players facing teams like Villa, Norwich, Bournemouth, West Ham

    10. Rains of Castamere
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      I asked the community earlier but would be good to get Scoutcast thoughts on defensive moves and blocking players as we head into the final strait.

      So, at what point do you start defensively blocking your exposure to explosive players? For example, my rival 35 points behind has gone Salah on WC while I have Mane. One Salah captaincy haul pretty much wipes out my lead. Would you swap Mane to Salah ahead of GW33 (AVL) to protect rank?

    11. Karan14
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      1. Best City assets to own from GW33 onwards?
      KDB, Jesus, Sterling, Mahrez, Foden all looking like decent options.

      1. Karan14
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 9 months ago

        2. Is it worth considering going without Pool attackers?

    12. french holiday
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      What to do with Leicester assets following another un inspiring performance.
      Is TAA a benchable pick for the City game?

    13. TomSaints
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      In the current climate, how long should we give a player (eg Son / vardy) before changing to chase points elsewhere?

      Games coming thick and fast, lots of rotation and teams getting up to speed. Feels like pressure is to react faster / jump on bandwagons sooner than normal

    14. Eze Really?
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      Does it pay to get high risk minutes with promising returns, such as Pulisic, Bergwijn, Alonso Mahrez for the run in. Or go for ticking over low ceiling players with likely starts? With the 5 sub rule, it is likely all players in big squads, how do we prepare and avoid the 1 pointers that will plague us?

      1. FPL Theorist
        • 4 Years
        3 years, 9 months ago

        Good comment, I'm liking Alonso for that reason. He typically either plays 90 or 0, doesn't tend to come on as a sub.

        Since I don't really like any of the midfield options below 8m, might just get Alonso in a 4-4-2 with four 8m+ mids.

    15. DeadStarComing
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      How are you adapting to the hectic fixture schedule? Is it now more advisable than ever to make 2 transfers every 2 game weeks with so little thinking time between the deadlines?

    16. Stoic
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      GK options to replace Leno.
      Pope, Patricio, Foster or DDG

    17. FPL_Sponge
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      Team - Man City: with fixtures turning green from GW33+ which Man City assets should we be targeting for the run in? Jesus, Mahrez, even Ederson? Or will potential lack of motivation and rotation put you off?

      1. J0E
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 14 Years
        3 years, 9 months ago

        Great question. We always try to think ahead on the scoutcast so am keen to get planning for GWK 33 now as well as 32. City re-entry plan looks really important. Cheers.

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

        once the league is "lost" I think Foden becomes a serious contender. Game time to prepare for next season with Dilva going. If they remain in CL for next season then they are pretty much safe already - if they don't then Foden sure to get extra gametime/starts.

    18. Hulk Smash
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      For those who Bench Boosted in 30+ and Free Hit in 31+ but haven't yet Wildcarded, would you use the Wildcard in 32+ or 33+?

      32+ is risky because of cup games played after the deadline. But on the other hand, many of us are coming back to squads filled with ARS, SHU, MCI and AVL players we don't want while our rivals have nicely set up Wildcard teams. Plus the longer you put off Wildcarding the more likely you are to be priced out by big price changes.

    19. mixology
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      Keep or sell Liverpool assets?

    20. Donblaster
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      Is Fernandes to Martial chasing points or a sensible move?

      8m midfielder playing as a striker and the focal point for all that creativity behind him against weak opposition for the rest of the season.

    21. The Polymath
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      Worth getting Auba for a captain's punt or too much of a risk?

    22. The Polymath
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      What is the forward with Man U? 3 attackers or 2 attackers and a defender or DDG?

      1. The Polymath
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        3 years, 9 months ago

        *way forward

  17. BNMC
    • 4 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    DCL a good option next week?

    1. iL PiStOlErO
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      Sure

    2. Big boy Bowen
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      Dominic Calvert-Lewindowski

  18. kime67
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    FREE HIT 32 TEAM:

    DDG
    PVA AZPI DOHERTY
    SARR KDB SON BRUNO
    RASHFORD AUBA (C) JIMENEZ

    good?

    1. Boleyn Boy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      Seems good to me. Is there anyone on your bench that can come on in case someone is unexpectedly dropped?

    2. kime67
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      saka and lascalles

    3. Eze Really?
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      PVA against Pool?
      Azpi, Auba and PVA are the only different ones to my own team

  19. Big boy Bowen
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    TAA, Robertson, Salah (C), Martial, Jota, Traore and Lascelles tonight!

    Do me proud boys

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

      No Raul... bold or crazy?

      1. Big boy Bowen
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 9 months ago

        Mixture of both, I played Free Hit and couldn’t get the balance I wanted with Jimenez (have Vardy and Kane)

        1. Big boy Bowen
          • 7 Years
          3 years, 9 months ago

          And Son

    2. The Legend Squad
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      TAA, Gomez, Salah, Rashford, Bruno (c), Jimenez, Lascelles for me.

      Think I prefer your lot to be honest!

    3. Rains of Castamere
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      Why didn't you captain Kane, Kaptain Kane?

    4. Eze Really?
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      Martial, Bruno, DCL, Jimmi, Doherty, Sais and TAA. Who do you will win from the two of us tonight KK?

    5. popey
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      so many players involved tonight, got to within 6 points of leader in ML last night with Aurier/Son and him having no players involved. Tonights differntials are;

      Him: Mane Trent Maguire DCL ASM
      Me: Saiss Rahford Martial

      Hoping Utd batter the weak shu defence and Pool rotate. Hate not having TAA!

      Not to mention have to endure the nerves of watching Villa and hoping we offer something(/anything) offensively

  20. Miguel Sanchez
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    Which two from GW 33?

    A) Mahrez
    B) Richarlison
    C) DCL

    1. Big boy Bowen
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      A and C

    2. Eze Really?
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      A and C only because of space for more options in Midfield.

  21. BNMC
    • 4 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    Considering a set of triple Man Utd, triple Man City (after they play Pool), and triple Wolves. Those are the only three teams that have given me any sort of confidence so far. Am I crazy or could that pay off?

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

      Doesn't mean they will score and will to nil every week. Could pay though but the reasoning is flawed.

    2. Baps hunter
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      How are you planning to handle Pep Roulette? There can also be soon Big Klopp roulette to make things even more difficult.

  22. Sterling Archer
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    Best time to FH? I think maybe GW36, base ure city picks on who didn't play the last game!

    Liverpool v arsenal
    Wolves v burnley
    Chelsea v Norwich
    Everton v Villa
    City v Bournemouth

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

      You could make a case for basically any gameweek...

    2. The Train Driver
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      Depends on your team really..

  23. cigan
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    Should hold the FT here (barring any injuries), right?

    Bergwijn should start the next one surely?
    Also, which defenders would you play/bench? All happen to have good fixtures (apart from Trent who obviously shouldn't be benched)

    Patricio
    TAA Doherty Lascelles
    Salah KDB Bruno Bergwijn
    Rashford Jimenez DCL

    3.9 / Saka / Holgate / Kiko

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

      Think you should start Saka v Norwich.

      1. cigan
        • 5 Years
        3 years, 9 months ago

        In place of who tho? DCL?

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

          I'm probably going to start Nketiah over DCL, think he's the obvious choice as Leicester have been pretty solid defensively.

          1. cigan
            • 5 Years
            3 years, 9 months ago

            Good point, might do this with Saka as well

  24. The Train Driver
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    Would you play Saka (NOR) ahead of AWB (bri)?

    1. Champ
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      It's worth a punt I think

    2. Eze Really?
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      Both?

  25. SpaceCadet
    • 10 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    Who would you downgrade here to get 1.3m to afford vardy > Auba?

    Ddg
    taa doherty aurier
    kdb bruno (c) son richarlison
    vardy rashford jimmy

    martin taylor guendouzi ngakia

    1. g40steve
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      That’s a lot to cut?
      See how Richy performs.

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

      Richarlison.

    3. Jafalad
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      Doherty->Sais.

    4. MikeRyko
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      Nice team.

      Doherty to Saiss seems the obvious answer.

  26. g40steve
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    Anything glaring for next week?

    Pope,
    Trent, Doherty, Aurier
    Salah, KDB, Fernandes, Sarr,
    Jimmy, Rashford, Vardy

    McCarthy, Boly, Barnes, Taylor

    .2 itb

    Still got WC, TC & BB chips.

    1. Jafalad
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      Just Vardy's lack of form and no Son.

      1. g40steve
        • 6 Years
        3 years, 9 months ago

        As always cannot have them all.

    2. Von Lipwig
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      Not Vardy

      1. g40steve
        • 6 Years
        3 years, 9 months ago

        Keep or swap?

  27. Von Lipwig
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    Barnes > Sarr
    Grealish > Foden

    A) For -8
    B) or just one for -4
    C) or Stick no hit

    1. dukesofhazard10
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      A: not worth for -8. Do it if it is a free transfer
      B: No, Grealish will score more points than Foden
      C: Yes

      1. Von Lipwig
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 5 Years
        3 years, 9 months ago

        thank you

    2. Champ
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      Good moves but not this week

      1. Von Lipwig
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 5 Years
        3 years, 9 months ago

        cheers, i'll wait

  28. Hotdogs for Tea
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    Leicester were pretty poor yesterday, not sure what is going on there

    1. Piggs Boson
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      Vardy works better against high lines, and no Pereira made it difficult to break down Brighton's bus imo.

      Justin looked very weak at RB.

      1. Eze Really?
        • 9 Years
        3 years, 9 months ago

        It did not see Brighton as a bus Park.

  29. Oggle22
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    Currently going into next gw with this team and only bench boost left HELP haha
    Henderson
    Saiss Lundstarm Egan
    Salah KDB Bruno Sterling Mcginn
    Jotta Aguero

    Martin Simpson Connolly Kelly

    Cheers

    1. MikeRyko
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      Yeah a bit of a mess. I'd -4 to get rid of Kun and one of the Sheffied Utd defenders.

    2. Jekori
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      1 FT? Aguero out, watch the games tonight for who. Rashford or Jimmy. And i probably would ditch Lundy for Aurier. And move Connolly up on your bench

  30. Mr. Mystic
    • 13 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    That Salah article has scared me after giving the armband to Bruno...