Scout Notes

Jimenez returns to the scoresheet as Everton’s FPL assets continue to misfire

WOLVERHAMPTON WANDERERS 3-0 EVERTON

  • Goals: Raul Jimenez (£8.1m), Leander Dendoncker (£4.4m), Diogo Jota (£6.0m)
  • Assists: Daniel Podence (£4.9m), Pedro Neto (£5.0m), Ruben Neves (£5.2m)
  • Bonus Points: Ruben Neves x3, Jimenez x2, Dendoncker x1

Patient Raul Jimenez (£8.1m) owners finally had something to cheer on Sunday afternoon as the striker scored from the spot and banked eight points in Wolves’ 3-0 win over Everton.

Those still holding Dominic Calvert-Lewin (£6.3m), on the other hand, will have been less than impressed by another poor offensive showing from Carlo Ancelotti’s side.

The striker did register two shots on target – which accounted for the Toffees’ total on that metric – but Rui Patricio (£5.3m) did not have to break a sweat saving either effort.

Jimenez’s penalty was won by Daniel Podence (£4.9m) just before half-time, while Leander Dendoncker (£4.4m) doubled Wolves’ lead immediately after the restart.

Diogo Jota (£6.0m), used from the bench, added a third for Nuno Espirito Santo’s side on 73 minutes while fellow substitute Adama Traoré (£5.6m) missed a gilt-edged opportunity late in the game.

Nuno Espirito Santo said of his side’s display:

You are in pain (after a defeat) but you stand up the next morning and you have to go again. That is the game.

We had a lot of actions today and didn’t concede too many chances, it’s always about trying to upgrade and raise the standards.

It was not our main objective (keeping in touch with the top four), there were things we should improve. It’s not about that, it’s about trying to create and raise standards so we become a better team.

Our finishes were not so good, look at the chances we had. Adama is not going to have an easier one.

Ancelotti, meanwhile, was fuming with his players after the final whistle:

It was really frustrating today. It was a really frustrating performance.  The team didn’t show a good spirit. We have to consider this more than the technical and tactical aspect. 

It was not good enough and the spirit of the team was unacceptable. We have to show, in the last three games, that we have a different attitude.

There are excuses but I don’t want to have excuses. The performance was not acceptable. I have already spoken to the players. We have to prepare the next game and have a very different attitude.

The Italian attempted to match Wolves by opting for a wing-back system in the opening half, with Lucas Digne (£5.8m) surprisingly operating as the left-sided centre-back behind wing-back Leighton Baines (£4.9m).

Romain Saiss (£4.7m) set Podence away almost immediately after kick-off, though the winger’s on-target effort was collected without issue by Jordan Pickford (£5.2m).

Theo Walcott (£6.2m) put Calvert-Lewin behind the Wolves defence a minute later in a very similar pattern of play, with the striker’s effort from an angle meaning a simple save for Patricio.

Matt Doherty (£6.2m) then had a sight of goal but slipped just before shooting, which produced a scuffed effort that went well wide.

On the quarter hour, Walcott sent an inviting cross into the Wolves area but neither Calvert-Lewin or Richarlison (£8.2m) were well enough positioned to connect.

Digne picked up a booking after 19 minutes for obstructing Pedro Neto (£5.0m) as the winger tried to race onto a Jimenez through ball.

The defender then made a crucial interception to help out Pickford as Podence almost found Neto in the Everton area.

After 25 minutes, Podence rode his luck to beat Michael Keane (£5.2m) before advancing into the box but his near-post effort was turned behind by Pickford for a corner.

Moments later, Jimenez produced some dazzling skill in the box before forcing Pickford into another save from an overhead kick.

An injury to Yerry Mina (£5.3m) saw Seamus Coleman (£5.3m) introduced after 30 minutes, with the Ireland international slotting in as a right-sided centre-back. Mason Holgate (£4.4m) missed out with a shin injury for the second consecutive gameweek.

Digne ‘s afternoon went from bad to worse just before half time as his foul on Podence inside the area saw Wolves awarded a spot-kick.

Jimenez made no mistake from 12 yards to hand Nuno’s side a 1-0 advantage going into the break.

Ancelotti abandoned the wing-back system at the interval, with 18-year-old central defender Jarrad Branthwaite (£4.0m) replacing Baines to allow for a 4-4-2 formation.

Wolves immediately took advantage from a 46th-minute free kick as Dendoncker got ahead of Branthwaite to steer a header past Pickford.

The Everton keeper almost put the ball into his own net after 60 minutes, letting a Podence effort slip between his legs but just about rescuing the situation before the ball fully crossed the line.

Pickford then managed to deny Jota – who was played through by Ruben Neves (£5.2m) – as the attacker bore down on goal, though the forward did his opponent a favour by getting his legs in a tangle before shooting tamely.

That save ended up at the feet of the on-rushing Jimenez, who could only win a corner with his attempted shot blocked by the backtracking Everton defence.

The Toffees did not heed that Wolves warning, however, as Jota fired home in the 76th minute after being once more set free by a brilliant Neves pass.

Calvert-Lewin managed to put a header on target from a Digne cross in the 76th minute but Patricio was once more equal to the Everton striker.

Traoré owners will have despaired at the attacker’s 86th-minute miss, as he managed to hit the top of the crossbar from six yards out after being found by Jota’s square ball on yet another Wolves break.

On Podence, who impressed from a roving attacking role, Nuno said post-match:

I think he played good. Daniel is a talented player. Today, he was able to help the team.

He arrived later, everybody knows, and he was getting his moments – getting ready. It’s all about that, trying to use the players in the right moments.

Wolves XI (3-4-3): Patricio; Saiss, Coady, Boly; Jonny, Neves, Dendoncker, Doherty; Podence (Traoré 71), Jimenez (Moutinho 77′), Neto (D Jota 55′).

Everton XI (3-5-2): Pickford; Baines (Branthwaite HT), Keane, Mina (Coleman 30′); Digne, Sigurdsson, Davies, Gordon (Bernard 55′), Walcott (Iwobi 55′); Calvert-Lewin, Richarlison (Kean 62′).

MEMBERS ANALYSIS

MEMBERS AREA HOME PAGE

FPL LESSONS LEARNED FROM GAMEWEEK 35+

1,059 Comments Post a Comment
  1. Reg83
    • 4 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    on FH

    A. salah, ederson
    B. foden, pope

    also have sterling, d silva

    1. Bubz
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      B

    2. Botman and Robben
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      b

    3. g40steve
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      B

  2. Kodap
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    Am I G2G for GW36+?

    DDG
    Trent - Aurier - Saiss
    Salah - KDB - Pulisic - Fernandes (c)
    Ings - Rashford - Jesus

    Subs: Henderson, Fernandez, Holgate & Hayden.

    Not keen on Aurier but don't want to take a defensive hit at this point.

    1. aapoman
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Aurier's bro was shot to death this morning (RIP). Might not play next gameweek.

      1. Kodap
        • 6 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        Woah, wait.. what? Seriously?

        1. aapoman
          • 10 Years
          3 years, 8 months ago

          Yup...

          1. Kodap
            • 6 Years
            3 years, 8 months ago

            Do you have a source?

      2. the dom 1
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        Oh really, not good, RIP 🙁

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

    City don't need to be chasing records or need any incentive, they just enjoy smashing teams and with them fixtures they will score more goals in the last 3 than any others who 'want' to win more

  4. aapoman
    • 10 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    Is free hit ok for next week? Current team:

    Pope
    TAA AWB Boly
    Salah KDB Mahrez Foden Fernandes
    Vardy Greenwood

    3.9; Lamptey, Egan, Nketiah

    1. G Banger
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      This is basically my team, I was planning FH 36, but wondering if I can hold out until 38

  5. EL tridente
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    Worth doing Mahrez to Willian/Pulisic for -4? Don´t like Chelsea last 2 fixtures

  6. the dom 1
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    On FH, need some help fam;

    a. Jesus or Vardy (have Stirling and Ederson)
    b. D.Silva or Pulisic (Have Willian & Azp)
    c. Play one of Doherty, Digne or Aurier

    Thanks in advance.

    1. FOO FIGHTER
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Jesus

      Pulisic

      Doherty

      1. the dom 1
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        Cheers FF

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

    I've found myself in a peculiar situation where I'm forced to bench either Vardy or Kane. And the other will probably be sold for Ings/Jesus/Chelsea fwd...

    1. Tinkermania
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      You still have Kane?

      1. Team Cruel
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        Yup. Had a feeling Foden would be benched so did Nketiah > Vardy instead of Kane > Vardy. Not that it matters, money is a non issue at this stage if you've got Foden+Greenwood

  8. FOO FIGHTER
    • 4 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    Need Ings, Martial, Bruno and Greenwood to save my week...

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

      So it's basically Ings cause almost everyone has some combination of 3 MUN players.

    2. Goonsquad245
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      If you didn’t captain him, Fernandes will not save you

  9. Make Arrows Green Again
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    Morning all. Hope your gameweeks are treating you well and you're all looking forward to United v Southampton this evening. Should be great!

    I hope to be watching Oxford vs Wycombe in the League One play-offs tonight. It's live on Sky Sports but I don't have a subscription. Is there are cheaper (legal) option than £9.99? I don't really want a day pass to watch one game!

    Cheers

    1. Now I'm Panicking
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      The pub?

      1. Make Arrows Green Again
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        Not bad idea if I can find one with an outside screen... having said that I'd definitely spend more than a tenner on beer 🙂

  10. Bubz
    • 10 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    Looking forward to Super Saturday at the weekend. Norwich vs Burnley.

    Christ.

    1. Make Arrows Green Again
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      That's an even less "super" Saturday than the one where the govt told us to go to the pub so that it could pretend that there isn't a horribly mismanaged pandemic on.

      Covid or Norwich vs Burnley. It's a hard choice!

      1. Bubz
        • 10 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        Id rather have Covid

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

      Are-City later the same evening at least

    3. Now I'm Panicking
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Opens a window to do my lawn at least.

    4. g40steve
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      J Rod 🙂

  11. DannyDrinkVodka
    • 4 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    OK......so who is with me on a Dilva(c)? I would love to Captain Sterling, but the possibility of a cameo is making it impossible.

    1. FOO FIGHTER
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Nah, I am going Sterling.

      1. the dom 1
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        me too or Antonio for back to back double scores 🙂

    2. Bubz
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Not explosive enough for my liking

      1. No Kane No Gain
        • 5 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        Newcastle at home last week says hi.

        1. Bubz
          • 10 Years
          3 years, 8 months ago

          He doesn’t do that all that often though

          1. Tinkermania
            • 4 Years
            3 years, 8 months ago

            I agree, Dilva against Newcastle was a rare occurrence. I still think they will play to set him up to score now. Won't be surprise if he takes the pens.

          2. No Kane No Gain
            • 5 Years
            3 years, 8 months ago

            Bournemouth at home is the perfect chance to do it again.

    3. No Kane No Gain
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      I’m with you. And gameweek 38 too!

  12. _Ninja_
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    Mahrez/Vardy -> Sterling/Ings worth a hit or too risky?

    Pope Martinez
    TAA AWB Doherty Fernandez Taylor
    Salah KDB Bruno Mahrez Foden
    Vardy Greenwood Jimmy

    1. JT11fc
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Id do it.

      1. _Ninja_
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        Cheers

    2. Rinseboy
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      thinking the same. Worried about Pulisic tho this week who think is a good captain for this week. Who would you captain?

      1. _Ninja_
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        Id be very tempted mate. Id obv wait for team news from fpl rockstar to make sure he starts but is as good as any this week. City rotation is putting me off a capt there.

        Or I'll just keep it on Bruno.

        1. Rinseboy
          • 12 Years
          3 years, 8 months ago

          are you getting Pulli then? or avoiding based on the transfer above mate?

          1. _Ninja_
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 13 Years
            3 years, 8 months ago

            Im very tempted by by Pulisic/Jesus instead for that reason. Tough one.

            1. Rinseboy
              • 12 Years
              3 years, 8 months ago

              very tough yday most predicting Jesus start and today feels like most predicting Sterling start!

    3. g40steve
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Nice, already in 😉
      No Chelsea?

  13. Atimis
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    Rash KDB to Jesus Willian or FH or something else ?

    Current team:
    Ederson
    TAA/Doherty/Kiko
    Salah/Sterling/KDB/Bruno/Puli
    Rash/Green

    Martin/Lasc/Holgate/Connolly

  14. LIARS POKER
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    If you could only do one transfer this week (one week punt)

    A) Mane -> Pulisic (NOR)
    B) Jimenez -> Giroud/Tammy (NOR) early news dependent
    C) Jimenez -> Ings (BHA)

    As much as I'd like Pulisic I think B or C are the better move as Mane could do well against that Arsenal defence

    1. JT11fc
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      A. has highest ceiling

    2. stu92
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      C. Mane could grab a goal or two like you said and even if you get the correct Chelsea player they'll likely only get an hour.

    3. Tinkermania
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Not A, maybe B. I wanted to get rid of Mane too but yesterday I saw Harry Kane running past Arsenal defenders. Yes, Harry Kane. Mane will have a field day against Arsenal.

    4. Pipermaru
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      C is the best in my opinion.

  15. AzzaroMax99
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    Aurier probably won’t play in the next game, right?

    1. Bubz
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Definitely not

      1. jtreble
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        Who do you think will replace Aurier?

        1. Nightcrawler
          • 4 Years
          3 years, 8 months ago

          Alderweireld rb sanchez vert cbs

  16. Strchld
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    Dont have any Chelsea players and looking to get atleast Pulisic in. Cant even decided should I play FH or save it.

    Mahrez > Pulisic could be great, but after Norwich they have Liverpool and I think I want to get rid and use my FT next week. (Maybe even getting Mahrez back)

    At same time I have to stick with Vardy and Jimenez till the end If dont want to take a hits to bring Ings or Jesus in.

    If Im playing my FH now, my GW38 team wouldnt be great at all and I have to play:
    - Double Wolves defence and Jimi (che)
    - Vardy (MUN)

    A) Mahrez > Pulisic (next week probably to Pulisic out)
    B) Mahrez > Dilva (No Chelsea against NOR)
    C) Mahrez > Pulisic and Jimi > Ings for a hit.
    D) Play FH

    1. Pompel
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Willian safer bet, Ouli could be ditched for CHO

      1. Strchld
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        He could be option too. Or just Mahrez > Dilva

  17. stu92
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 4 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    Jimi > Ings for the last 3 a good shout?

    Already have Vardy & Salah, reckon those 2 + Ings going for the Golden Boot will keep points coming in. Jimi is so important to Wolves but doesn't necessarily always get the points.

  18. JELLYFISH
    • 11 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    Mane > Sterling for a FT

    yes or no?

    1. No Kane No Gain
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      If sterling was guaranteed to start Yes, however likely it is, you cannot say he will 100% start again. If he’s benched and mane starts you won’t be happy.

      1. JELLYFISH
        • 11 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        yep very true

  19. King Kohli
    • 11 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    Why are people assuming that Dilva will not play in the fa cup vs Arsenal?

    He started vs Newcastle in the previous round.

    1. No Kane No Gain
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      I think Dilva stats V Bournemouth, then the fa cup. Benched Watford and plays his final home game v Norwich.

      Heard it here first.

      1. Bubz
        • 10 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        This

        1. No Kane No Gain
          • 5 Years
          3 years, 8 months ago

          We’re very close in our ranks! Good luck for the rest of the season, I’m hoping to break to the top 100.

    2. Now I'm Panicking
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      It's best to never assume anything with Pep

      1. Team Cruel
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        Can't believe this still has to be pointed out in 2020. Have people been living under a rock since 2016?

    3. Amey
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Lol
      You're absolutely right.

  20. PascalCygan
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    I’m thinking of waiting to see some Chelsea team news tomorrow and go for Giroud/Abraham for Nketiah?

    Something else need addressing here (three red arrows in a row - yippee)?

    1FT 4.3ITB
    De Gea
    TAA Doherty Justin (Holgate Lascelles)
    Salah Bruno KdB Mahrez Foden
    Greenwood Jimi (Nketiah)

    Cheers!

    1. JT11fc
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      90% chance itl be Giroud. Chelsea do much better with him at the moment

      1. PascalCygan
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 6 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        Nice one thanks, decent move? Or Mahrez to Puli?

        1. JT11fc
          • 5 Years
          3 years, 8 months ago

          Im doin that Puli move, higher ceiling imo

          1. PascalCygan
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 6 Years
            3 years, 8 months ago

            Nice one thanks, and would take away a benching headache

  21. Kodap
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    So apparently Aurier's brother has been shot dead according to someone further up this page, not wanting to spread rumours etc but does anyone have a source for this?

      1. Tinkermania
        • 4 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        Sad News!

      2. Kodap
        • 6 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        Awful, RIP.

    1. Solanke
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      how hard is it to google his name and find out for yourself

  22. claretparrot
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    New article re-post. Sorry!

    KDB & Jiménez > Dilva & Ings? Would be for free, but would mean holding onto Aurier

    Will be free hitting in final week so just for next two.

  23. sovietrockettes
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    Captain:

    A) Sterling
    B) Foden

    1. claretparrot
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      I have both and going Sterling

    2. JT11fc
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      A

    3. Botman and Robben
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      A

  24. JT11fc
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    -8 paid off last gw thanks to Sterling C

    Contemplating more hits, which looks best?
    1. Mahrez Vardy DCL - Pulisic Jesus Ings -8

    2. Mahrez DCL/Vardy - Pulisic Ings/Jesus

    DDG
    Aurier Doherty Azpi
    Mahrez KDB Sterling Bruno Martial
    Vardy DCL

    Martin Saiss Connolly Robinson

  25. davies
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    Not sure what to do here so thinking of saving FT...

    Thoughts?

    Pope
    TAA Doherty Aurier
    Salah KDB Bruno Mahrez Pulisic
    Vardy Greenwood

    Reina DCL Saiss Taylor

    Cheers.

  26. Bubz
    • 10 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    Foden has been pretty unlucky not to have more attacking returns in the last few games, correct?

    1. JT11fc
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Mist a couple of sitters last home game

      1. PascalCygan
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 6 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        Yep, keeping for Bournemouth now I’ve had him two weeks

    2. Now I'm Panicking
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      More bad execution than bad luck

  27. Steve The Spud
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 4 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    Assuming kdb rested who’s on pens for city ?

    1. JT11fc
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Jesus? Or Gundogen

    2. FOO FIGHTER
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Dilva?

    3. claretparrot
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Gundo if he's on the pitch. Unless they're already 3 or 4 up, in which case anyone's guess (whoever is on a hatty, Dilva as a gesture etc.)

  28. Winston.
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    If Aurier out, would you...

    A. Play Taylor (WOL)
    B. Play Lamptey (sou)
    C. Aurier to Boly (bur)?

    1. JT11fc
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      C is good for next 2 gws

  29. Cto
    • 4 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    Pope
    Alonso Digne AWB
    Pulisic Sterling Martial Foden Bruno
    Greenwood Giroud/Ings

    How about this FH36+?

    1. Cto
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Sorry Jesus ahead of GW

    2. Robson-Canoe
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      That's 4x United, get Willian for Martial and Ings up front

    3. ElliotJHP
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Alonso massive rotation risk.

      Surely triple City?

  30. Viper
    • 14 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    Can't imagine Aurier will feature again this season. Awful story about his brother

    https://twitter.com/JamesOlley/status/1282612263715774464?s=19