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′).

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  1. FCSB
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    Will Silva start the last 3 prem games?

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

      No

    2. Zenith UK
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Clarify please?

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

      Probably 2 out of 3

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

      He is a bit ''past'' it to start all 3. I reckon 2/3. I expect he will take the pens too.

    5. Miguel Sanchez
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Prob just the two home games

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

      I would say he starts 37 and 38. The last 2.

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

        90%sure he starts 36

    7. lilmessipran
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      No, starts bou in 36 and Norwich 38

  2. Zenith UK
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    For GW36;
    Patricio, Button
    TAA, Doherty, AWB, Cresswell, Egan
    Mane, KDB, Bruno, Saka, Hayden
    Rashford, Jimi, Ings

    A) Rashford, Saka, Hayden > Greenwood, Foden, Antonio (-8) < Then bench boost, will leave only Button as non-playing player.
    B) Mane, Hayden, Rashford > Sterling, Foden, Greenwood (-8) < Then bench boost, will leave only Button as non-playing player and Saka as a questionable player. This also leaves 3.6ITB for next week.
    C) What you thinking?

    *Note:
    Prior to this evenings games;
    ML1 - Chasing 59 points - 1st = £300, 2nd = £150 (currently 2nd)
    ML2 - Leading 10 points - 1st = £240, 2nd = nothing (currently 1st)

    1. Ian J
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Wait until tonight for Man Utd game - if Rashford comes good, no need to swap
      B would be my preferred option
      Does the 2nd placed team (in 2nd league) have Salah or Mane? Will they also make changes for hits, do they have chips left
      More info needed to make best decision
      Antonio is good choice instead of Saka

  3. Bruce Lee
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    Giroud starting vs Norwich?

    RP

    1. ⚔★Vibudh★⚔
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      He should

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

      First match, will probably know before deadline.

  4. ⚔★Vibudh★⚔
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    This might sound like a crazy question to ask now but it's important for my team, do we reckon Nketiah starts GW38 after serving a 3 game ban?

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

      Should start 37. 38 probably depends how he does in the game before

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

      He is back for 37 as FA cup match is his final game ban so good chance he starts 37

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

      lacazette has performed well lately so think he might keep his place

  5. Klaren
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    A) KDB & Vardy to Sterling & Ings (-4)
    B) Salah to Sterling
    C) KDB to Foden
    D) Vardy to Jesus

    I'd appreciate any input, thanks!

    1. Ëð
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      I think B

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

    Itching fingers ...
    To take hit for Raz this GW ...
    Foden this week & Raz for KDB next one is also possible ....

    Too much to take 😀

    1. R.C
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      I'm in the same boat as you. Sterling is risky but has upside.

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

        I'm not bringing him
        Will get Foden IN & hope for the best

    2. Cheeto__Bandito
      • 3 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      He will be good this week if not called Raz

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

        Raz
        Raz
        Raz

        Sighhh. He will blank now right ?

  7. Ëð
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    Save FT this week? £1.4m ITB

    Pope, (3.9)
    TAA, Digne, Saiss (Lascelles, 3.9)
    Mane, KDB, Bruno, Martial, Pulisic
    Ings, Greenwood (DCL)

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

      I wouldn't save with Man City v Bournеmouth coming up, you've only got KDB that is not enough

      1. Ëð
        • 8 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        Is Mane -> Sterling enough?

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

          Should be I think

  8. Gooner Kebab
    • 11 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    Auba owners - anyone keeping for 37 (avl) & 38 (WAT)?

    I plan to keep him on the bench vs LIV or should i swap him for Jesus/Ings?

    1. Qaiss
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      He's gonna win the golden boot I think, Villa and Watford are very good games.

    2. FPL_Crisis
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      that's crazy benching him imo
      if you're not going to play him just move him out

  9. R.C
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    Sterling or KDB for the rest of the season?

    1. ⚔★Vibudh★⚔
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Sterling

  10. Nedvěd11
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    Did B) earlier...

    Would keep KDB.

  11. b3- bish bash bosh
    • 12 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    hi lads i brought in troy deeney for a punt two weeks ago. Should I:

    A) switch to danny ings
    B) Switch to Giroud
    C) Keep Troy and go ASM > Foden

    Thanks guys!

    1. Whazza
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      C

    2. Cheeto__Bandito
      • 3 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      c

  12. Gazza2000
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    Will bench boost this GW,

    Jimenez and Fernandez to Jesus and Diop a decent move ?

    2FT 1.7 ITB

    Henderson-McCarthy
    TAA-Doherty-Fernandez-Taylor-O'Connell
    Salah-Bruno-KDB-Pulisic-Foden
    Jimenez-Greenwood-Rashford

  13. Cheeto__Bandito
    • 3 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    On free hit

    A) Ings and Foden
    B) Jesus and Antonio

    1. Gooner Kebab
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      B for me

    2. b3- bish bash bosh
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      A)

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

      A

  14. seewhyaxe
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    dream scoreline for the match later?

    Utd 2-1 Saints

    2 goals from Rashford with no assists from anyone.
    1 own goal from AWB/DDG

    1. Miguel Sanchez
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      4-3 Saints - have Bruno (c), Ings, Martial and Maguire and support Chelsea

    2. Jambot
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      3-0 Utd. Maguire hattie all Martial assists. Greenwood gets a rest

      1. jason_ni
        • 8 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        May as well go all out, maguire 10 goals, 10-0 utd

    3. Nedvěd11
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Bruno blank

    4. Mr. Sitter
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Rashford 4 goals
      Martial 3 assists
      Bruno 1 assist
      AWB red card
      Maguire own goal
      Ings benched whole game

    5. Mr. O'Connell
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      AWB hattrick all assisted by Bruno. Saints win 4-3 with Hojberg scoring 4 with no assists.

  15. balint84
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    A) ayew to abraham
    B) pva to alonso

    1. Netley Lucas
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      A but to Giroud.

  16. ShaunGoater123
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    Thoughts on Krul, Kane & Nketiah > McCarthy, Ings & Giroud for -4?

    Leaves me with:

    McCarthy

    TAA / AWB / Egan

    KDB / Fernandes / Sterling (C) / Martial

    INgs / Giroud / Jesus

    Nyland / Saka / Basham / Lascelles

  17. Miguel Sanchez
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    Interesting team prediction from FFS for the City line up

    1. Whazza
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Means nothing though I'm afraid

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

      I agree with that lineup being the most likely.

      1. Whazza
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        I don't, I'm fairly sure KDB starts as Pep talked about keeping the rhythm. He is the maestro and was taken off early last game. He is also two assists from Henry's assist record so will be eager to play.

  18. sirmorbach
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    Lads, Please, I'd really appreciate if you share your thoughts here with me. What would you do with this lot and 2 ft?

    Patricio
    TAA / Doherty / Aurier/ Holgate / Lascelles
    Salah / KDB / Bruno / Mahrez / Pulisic
    Jiménez / DCL / Greenwood

    A. Salah, DCL  out / Martial, Ings in
    B. Mahrez, DCL out / Foden/Antonio/Willian, Ings in
    C. Mahrez, Jimmy out / Martial, Ings in
    D. Salah, Mahrez, DCL out / Martial, Willian/Foden/Antonio, Ings in (-4)
    E. Something else?

  19. dshv
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    Captain for next week?

    1. City palyer
    2. Chelasea player
    3. Ings

    1. Miguel Sanchez
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      1

    2. Max City
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Man United player

  20. Athletic Nasherbo
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    KdB + Vardy > Sterling + Jesus (-4)?

    Probably will captain Sterling.

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

      How about KDB Mahrez >>Raz Foden (-4)
      I think I'm getting mad 😀

      1. Athletic Nasherbo
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        Good moves for this week. Foden might play against Watford to be honest though!

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

          I think i like this one.
          Let's see...
          Vardy Jesus looks similar to me re your post Buddy.

          Vardy is nailed as anything forr last 3 ... Tough call tbh

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

      KDB out is mental

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

    Obviously Lundstram will be a mid next season. Imagine if Auba stays at Arsenal and classified as a midfielder?

    Maybe Richarlison will be a forward? Antonio?

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

      rashford and greenwood mids and martial forward, rich probably forward as well, Antonio i think will stay as a mid because he has played full back wing and striker this season so I think they leave him as is.
      Lundstram def a mid

    2. Athletic Nasherbo
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Lots of changes I think.

      Martial- Striker
      Rashford- Midfielder
      Aubameyang- Midfielder
      Antonio- Forward
      Richarlison- Forward

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

      Auba, Rashford, Greenwood definitely need to be midfielders.

      Martial, Richarlison, Antonio forwards.

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

        Salah Auba Sterling midfield sounds delicious.

        1. IRBOX ⚽
          • 7 Years
          3 years, 8 months ago

          Too expensive at the detriment to the rest of your squad. Can only captain one of them

    4. sandman58
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      A guy like Auba scoring over 20 goals won't be classed as a midfielder

      1. jason_ni
        • 8 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        Sarah 32 league goals, 22 league goals, and so far 19 league goals.
        Still classed as a midfielder.
        No reason auba isn't, he plays the same position.

  22. oi no professionals
    • 13 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    Salah > Sterling
    DCL > Giroud

    Worth a -4?

  23. Max City
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    If you'd FH this GW (GW 36+), which 3 defenders are to bring in (cash is unlimited)?

  24. balint84
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    Why isn't Deeeney not so popular?

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

      too many negatives not sure what ur asking ?

      1. balint84
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        Sorry. He shoul be more popular, Watford fighting against relegation

    2. Miguel Sanchez
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      He is

    3. The Knights Template
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      This is making my head hurt.

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

      I think you are asking why is deeney popular?

  25. TheSteel
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    Will Sterling score hat tricks every game now?

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

      yes

      1. TheSteel
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        Ty

    2. Miguel Sanchez
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      If he wants the golden boot he will have to

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

      Hopefully

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

      Of course, 100%

    5. Nedvěd11
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Yes and maybe a double hat trick in GW38

  26. oi no professionals
    • 13 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    Would you rather:
    A. Jesus / Pulisic
    B. Sterling / Giroud

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

      B

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

      A

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

    Aurier who to replace with 5.4?

    Gomez/Stevens or play bench?

    Bench a FWD ?

    Ederson
    Digne, Aurier, Boly,
    Salah, Kdb, Fernandes, C Sterling, Martial
    Greenwood, Ings

    Button, Vardy, Taylor, Lamptey.

    .4

    FT

  28. The Man Pastore
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    Please rates my FH team? Any changes you would make? Got 7.1M in the bank.

    Pope
    Azpi Digne AWB
    Sterling D.Silva Foden Bruno Pulisic
    Ings Giroud

    Martin Greenwood Lascelles Kiko

    Thank you!

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

      Miss Vardy

    2. TheSteel
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      I wouldnt bench Greenwood

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

      very nice. Antonio?

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

      will sterling start having played 90 mins

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

        one of mahrez and sterling will have to

  29. pakornk
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    Guys, help with this team please?

    Martinez, Button
    Doherty, Azpi, Aurier, Holgate, Robinson
    De Bruyne, Martial, Fernandes, Pulisic, Foden
    Rashford, Vardy, Jimenez

    Hold FT or sell someone?

    1. The Knights Template
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      De Bruyne to Stanislas

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

      aurier wont play for a while

    3. Ëð
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Rashford to Ings?

  30. Andrew
    • 12 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    Pulisic or Willian this week?

    1. Ëð
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Willian I think. Close one though