Scout Notes

‘Out of position’ Zaha scores as £4.0m defender Mitchell helps Palace to clean sheet

Crystal Palace 1-0 Southampton

  • Goal: Wilfried Zaha (£7.0m)
  • Assist: Andros Townsend (£6.0m)
  • Bonus: Vicente Guaita (£5.0m) x3, Townsend x2, Scott Dann (£4.5m) x1

Wilfried Zaha (£7.0m) bagged the winning goal, but none of the bonus points, as Crystal Palace returned to their roots to grind out a win over Southampton.

The Eagles managed just one win in nine as they lost their way post-lockdown; a fact that must have irked boss Roy Hodgson. After years spent perfecting his kindly owl image, he was clearly busy this summer rebooting his touchline persona.

And for much of the match, his new scowling sunburnt tourist look suited the quality, or lack thereof, on the pitch as play was broken, passes went astray and chances were scarce.

An early burst of Southampton attacking intent culminated in a Jack Stephens (£5.0m) header forcing a routine save from Vicente Guaita (£5.0m) – the first of five stops from the Palace keeper that earned him the maximum bonus award for his 1.8% Fantasy Premier League (FPL) ownership.

At 24.4%, his opposite number, Alex McCarthy (£4.5m), came into the match as FPL’s most popular stopper, but hopes of a clean sheet were dashed after just 13 minutes when Zaha volleyed sweetly home from Andros Townsend‘s (£6.0m) pin-point cross.

The problem for managers who have a keeper playing against Palace is that if they don’t get the shut-out, then save points are unlikely to soften the blow. Hodgson’s side managed just 118 shots on target last year – only Sheffield United (110) had fewer – and they seemed content to live on attacking scraps once they were ahead yesterday.

By the time the game was up and the three points tucked away in Hodgson’s back pocket, his team had worked McCarthy just twice.

The story was markedly different at the other end.

A dour first half clearly led to some pointed dressing room comments from Southampton coach Ralph Hasenhuttl because his players came out swinging after the restart.

Che Adams (£6.0m) set up Nathan Redmond (£6.5m), whose weak shot from inside the area went straight at Guaita. The 13%-owned Kyle Walker-Peters (£4.5m) then put in a low ball that eluded everyone as Southampton’s high tempo start to the second half threatened to pay immediate dividends.

That tempo, ultimately, proved to be unsustainable – perhaps a sign of early-season fatigue – but not before Adams forced a truly brilliant save from Guaita, who reacted instinctively to beat out the striker’s well-hit volley.

It was the closest Adams got to a goal from a generally underwhelming performance. Some 4.8% of FPL managers had hoped he would offer the same sort of attacking threat as his Southampton strike partner Danny Ings (£8.5m) for considerably less money.

Neither, as it turned out, could find a way past Guaita, with the (then) 25.7%-owned Ings denied three times, most notably in stoppage time when his header, from a Walker-Peters cross, was well saved by the Palace keeper.

That capped an eventful day for the Southampton right-back, who had earlier been dismissed by referee John Moss for a high tackle, only for VAR to suggest the official might want to review his decision on the pitch-side monitor. That he did, red became yellow – rightly – and Walker-Peters’ ownership had to be grateful for one point from a match that could have seen him walk off with a negative score.

Hasenhuttl’s side still have a solid early-season schedule to come – one of the reasons Ings is so popular – but the knee-jerkers are already busy and the striker is currently the second-most sold player heading into Gameweek 2.

The opposite is not entirely true for Zaha, however.

The midfielder, who played the match out of position as a second striker, should have walked away with more than an eight-point haul from the match.

Twice he was sent clean through on the counter as Southampton chased the game. He scored from one of the breaks, only to be denied by a marginal, if correct, offside call, and could only find the side netting from the other.

That profligacy hurt his bonus point standing and a tough immediate schedule – Manchester United and Chelsea away over the next three Gameweeks – is not helping his popularity in the transfer market either.

That could all change from Gameweek 5 onwards, when Palace’s fixtures improve markedly. But only if he’s at the club at all.

Hodgson remained unconvinced post-match.

Let’s see what transpires. For me, hopefully nothing. The fact is that every transfer window I’ve been involved in, Wilf has made noises that he would like to play for a club that plays in the Champions League.

But for anything to happen, a club has got to come along and pay the market price. We’re expecting him to accept the situation for what it is and keep playing his best football.

A lot of Palace’s best football was reserved for their defence who, despite numerous injury concerns, kept Southampton at arms length for much of the encounter.

Bargain basement left-back Tyrick Mitchell (£4.0m and 13.7%) looked solid, although he offered little in an attacking sense, while veteran defender Scott Dann (£4.5m) helped makeshift centre-half Cheikou Kouyate (£5.0m) look the part while the likes of Mamadou Sakho (£4.5m) edge closer to a return.

Patience will no doubt inform Hodgson’s game. That is a luxury Hasenhuttl knows he can ill afford.

We had a difficult pre-season with players not with us and we couldn’t work for two weeks on what we wanted to do. You can see it will be a tough season and we must step up immediately.

Based on yesterday’s evidence, that step up will have to be a fairly big one – the Saints entertain Tottenham next.


Crystal Palace XI (4-4-2): Guaita; Mitchell, Dann, Kouyaté, J Ward; Schlupp (Eze 81′), McCarthy (Milivojevic 74′), McArthur, Townsend; Zaha, Ayew.

Southampton XI (4-4-2): McCarthy; Bertrand, Bednarek (Vestergaard 45′), J Stephens, Walker-Peters; Smallbone (Djenepo 77′), Ward-Prowse, Romeu, Redmond; Adams (Long 85′), Ings.

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  1. Chelsea91
    • 6 Years
    4 years, 1 month ago

    Nyland
    Taa,Robbo,Doherty
    Auba(c)Harrison,ASM,Barnes
    Werner,Martial,Jimmy

    McCarthy Mitchell James McCarthy

    Good to go for GW2? 0FT

    1. All about the galacticos
      • 10 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      not loving double pool defence vs chelsea, robbo to digne?

      1. Chelsea91
        • 6 Years
        4 years, 1 month ago

        Robbo looked good and attacking too . I think he might grab goals and assists soon.

    2. olly:)
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      G2G

      1. Chelsea91
        • 6 Years
        4 years, 1 month ago

        thanks

  2. Drop Dead Tsimikas
    • 12 Years
    4 years, 1 month ago

    Maybe this will give some encouragement to those of you who regret pulling Player X or Y out of your team at the last moment.

    I just went over all my messages with my RMTs, eliminating those that came before the blanks were announced. Barring a massive haul by Werner tomorrow, I can safely say that the team I currently have is the best draft I've had in all the preseason (I'll finish the week on 69 points with Auba (c), Mitchell on the bench and a few blanks). The only players I regret not having that were in my prior drafts are Tierney (remains to see how good a long-term pick he is), Castagne (but I do have Justin and there's no way I would have doubled up) and Virgil, which might have actually been a more shrewd pick over Trent for the short-term. So, chin up and good luck 🙂

    1. olly:)
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      people tinker that much pre-season that almost everyone will have had players they now want in their team in some sort of their pre-season draft, makes saying ‘X or Y was in my team ffs’ very irrelevant imo

      1. Drop Dead Tsimikas
        • 12 Years
        4 years, 1 month ago

        But we all do it 🙂

    2. fish&chips
      • 14 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      Unfortunately any draft including salah was better than my 32 points. Hahaha

      1. Flair
        • 4 Years
        4 years, 1 month ago

        It has been 1 GW, relax. A superior overall team can more than make up the difference as the GWs pass by.

  3. seewhyaxe
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 1 month ago

    Should I prioritize getting rid of Alli or Kane? I was more inclined to save.

    or both for a -4..? They face Saints next though.

    1. Sterling Malory
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      I would save. They have to improve.

      1. seewhyaxe
        • 7 Years
        4 years, 1 month ago

        that was what I thought.

        If Alli was injured, that would be a no-brainer. But Mou said it was tactical and it clearly backfired.

        I'm thinking he's definitely gonna start next game and play 90.

        I'm tempted to save and assess after gw2 and do a mini wildcard.

        1. Neeskens Under Matip
          • 13 Years
          4 years, 1 month ago

          Tactical, right... he said they (he) was lazy!

    2. olly:)
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      wouldn’t get rid unless ur avoiding a price drop, wait as long as possible

    3. All about the galacticos
      • 10 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      They lost this fixture last season. There will be a lot of pressure on this game.
      I'd lose one, at alli's price i'd go rodriques, or kane to martial.

      1. Machine_Gunnerz
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 4 Years
        4 years, 1 month ago

        ya, i doubt alli is goin to improve. Body lauguage all wrong, plus their fixtures package wont help. I already have Martial, and my only transfer is Alli to Rodriques. He was really impressive.

    4. seewhyaxe
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      cheers guys

  4. Sterling Malory
    • 9 Years
    4 years, 1 month ago

    I'm thinking of rolling a transfer here?

    Ramsdale
    TAA Doherty Saiss KWP
    Salah Auba Soucek ASM
    Werner Vardy
    Nyland Robinson Reed Mitchell

    Anyone worth removing for Man Utd assets?

    1. olly:)
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      Obviously worth waiting for tomorrows games but see no problems i’d roll an FT unless a problem emerges midweek

      1. Sterling Malory
        • 9 Years
        4 years, 1 month ago

        Would you do Robinson to Bamford? Or is that too sideways?

        1. olly:)
          • 9 Years
          4 years, 1 month ago

          Rodrigo surely sees some game time i’d leave it

  5. olly:)
    • 9 Years
    4 years, 1 month ago

    Meslier
    Alexander-Arnold Robertson Ayling Saliba(!!)
    Aubameyang(c) Fernandes(vc) Havertz
    Vardy Calvert-Lewin Adams

    Peacock-Farrell Taylor Soucek Bissouma

    Thoughts DZ?? thinking Saliba > Lewis but want to wait as long as possible because of the midweek games, looks like he’ll fall in the next couple of days tho ....

    1. Sterling Malory
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      I'm not sure you need 3x4.5m, maybe just go for Mitchell?

      0.5 to upgrade one of the Leeds def/gk later?

      1. olly:)
        • 9 Years
        4 years, 1 month ago

        I’m playing 4 atb and Mitchell will be a non-starter in a couple of weeks so it means i’d have to start the same 4.5s everyweek. Having 3x 4.5s for my last 2 defensive spots gives me options

      2. olly:)
        • 9 Years
        4 years, 1 month ago

        also why would i want to upgrade Meslier/Ayling?

        1. Sterling Malory
          • 9 Years
          4 years, 1 month ago

          I don't think Leeds will keep many clean sheets.
          I'd play 3 at the back and have Soucek as your 4th Mid.
          If Mitchell plays like he did yesterday, I think Woy might keep him at LB, his place to lose.

    2. seewhyaxe
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      You can play Taylor next so Saliba isn't a priority as you think it is, unless he's def falling in price and you'd want to avoid that.

      1. olly:)
        • 9 Years
        4 years, 1 month ago

        yes i’m aware i can play Taylor next week but Saliba will just be an ongoing issue and is -47.0 already on FPL statistics, feel like it’s best for me to deal with him now rather than later when more problems arise

  6. OptimusBlack
    • 11 Years
    4 years, 1 month ago

    Who to get instead of Kane and upgrade whom of u have this lot
    ASM Soucek Salah Auba
    Kane Werner Adams
    1 M ITB.

    1. olly:)
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      Martial?

      1. OptimusBlack
        • 11 Years
        4 years, 1 month ago

        And who to upgrade or just Kane to Martial ?

        1. olly:)
          • 9 Years
          4 years, 1 month ago

          Kane > Martial is fine for now i don’t see the need for a -4

          1. OptimusBlack
            • 11 Years
            4 years, 1 month ago

            Thank u

  7. davies
    • 10 Years
    4 years, 1 month ago

    Doucoure with 4 chances created yesterday... interesting

    1. olly:)
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      certainly looks an option... i’d expect he pushes even further on against the weaker teams too.

    2. The Suspended One
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      They are so much better in the engine room...

  8. AndrewTavey
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    4 years, 1 month ago

    Thinking of

    Kane/Pereira --> Rodriguez/Martial

    Good move?

    1. olly:)
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      looks shrewd on paper, wait tho neither look like falling and there is games midweek

      1. AndrewTavey
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        4 years, 1 month ago

        Yeah going to wait a few days until any look like increasing/decreasing

  9. mrrahrah
    • 15 Years
    4 years, 1 month ago

    Hi all is anyone thinking of going for Rashford over Bruno based on the fact he will score more over the next few weeks, rather that the fact he is a million cheaper? I've been totally set on bringing in Bruno later this week but keen to hear opinions..

    Thanks very much!

    1. Salah’s Sonnet
      • 13 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      I think with the way pens are gonna go again it has to be be Bruno, at least to start with. I do see the appeal of Rash though.

      1. mrrahrah
        • 15 Years
        4 years, 1 month ago

        Appreciate it yeah could well be like Salah or Vardy this week a get a couple of pens against palace, ok Bruno it is - subject to Werner getting injured against Brighton

        1. Salah’s Sonnet
          • 13 Years
          4 years, 1 month ago

          Haha indeed. Good man then. I’ve no idea what to do with my team above if ya have any insight there 🙂

          1. Salah’s Sonnet
            • 13 Years
            4 years, 1 month ago

            Sorry, below haha

      2. KING KOUNDER
        • 13 Years
        4 years, 1 month ago

        Whats the appeal?
        Rashford has been out of form since the lockdown, lost pens as well so think.

    2. TheComRED-YNWA
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      I'm mulling over the same question but, the more I think about it, the more I think the set pieces make Bruno necessary. Unless Martial takes over pens at some point.

  10. NOMONEY
    • 9 Years
    4 years, 1 month ago

    vinagre to play, justin first sub

    after all the hassle, now wish vinagre to not play

  11. Salah’s Sonnet
    • 13 Years
    4 years, 1 month ago

    Can’t moan too much at my start, 56 points with Werner to play, had Auba as captain, wish i’d picked Salah but hey ho.

    Anything worth a Free here? Or even a -4?
    Have vowed to take way less hits or none at all this season if poss.

    McCarthy
    Justin - TAA - Davies
    ASM - Salah - Auba - Son
    Werner - Mitro - Adams
    _______________________
    Steer: Taylor: Bussouma: Ferguson

    0.5 ITB

    Thank you for any input fellas 🙂

    1. I Must Break You
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      My team is similar and I'm banking a free transfer. Just captain Auba this week and hope for him to go off.

      1. Salah’s Sonnet
        • 13 Years
        4 years, 1 month ago

        Ahh! Just noticed this haha! Cheers bud. Yeah very much feel i should save, i reckon Auba will wanna bang in a couple next game.

    2. Salah’s Sonnet
      • 13 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      Aaaaanyone? Haha.
      Well, off to sleep now but will read any replies tomorrow if i’m lucky, i know it’s deadzone anyway 🙂
      Night fellas

    3. I Must Break You
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      For full disclosure I do have Greenwood coming off the bench

      1. Salah’s Sonnet
        • 13 Years
        4 years, 1 month ago

        Haha well that’s good if points are coming off the bench anyways, i’m hoping Werner explodes onto the scene today 🙂

    4. FPL Alaska
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      My squad is pretty similar. Considering Son > Rashford, but will most likely save.

  12. Soto Ayam
    • 5 Years
    4 years, 1 month ago

    21 for 5, OR 4.5 Milly. Challenge accepted.

    1. Soto Ayam
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      Could be worse. At least I don't have mitrovic.

      1. The Suspended One
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        4 years, 1 month ago

        Should buy him, fit and rested

        1. Soto Ayam
          • 5 Years
          4 years, 1 month ago

          I'd rather literally anyone but him. I guess it's more personal as I had him 2 years ago for a long run of 2,2,2,1,2,1,2,2,1,2,2 etc. He's got no pace, no skill and has never been good enough for the premier League. I picked Che Adams instead, and I'm still happy with that. Even ayew I'd prefer

          1. ilikewud
            • 4 Years
            4 years, 1 month ago

            Mitro isn’t good enough for the prem but you have Che ‘4 goals’ Adams?

            It’s a 6m spot, If Mitro repeats the last time he was in the prem (11 goals) that will do.

            1. KING KOUNDER
              • 13 Years
              4 years, 1 month ago

              Mitro plays for Fulham, Che plays for Southampton.

              1. ilikewud
                • 4 Years
                4 years, 1 month ago

                Yea... what’s your point?

                1. KING KOUNDER
                  • 13 Years
                  4 years, 1 month ago

                  Che is the better FPL option.

                  1. ilikewud
                    • 4 Years
                    4 years, 1 month ago

                    Based on what? Because historically he hasn’t been. I’m not even a huge fan of Mitro but one has scored 11 in a season and the other 4. Che hasn’t proven anything, but don’t take my word for it, just go look at his FPL #s

            2. Soto Ayam
              • 5 Years
              4 years, 1 month ago

              Mitro is proven dross. With Adams, I have hope. Better team, better fixtures and showed done kinda form

      2. Salah’s Sonnet
        • 13 Years
        4 years, 1 month ago

        Brace next game

        1. Soto Ayam
          • 5 Years
          4 years, 1 month ago

          I do hope so

  13. TheComRED-YNWA
    • 6 Years
    4 years, 1 month ago

    Is Bruno really worth the extra 1m over Rashford? I know Bruno is on set pieces but my defense is a bit thin.
    And if Bruno IS worth it, would it be worth it to -4 Auba-KDB to afford Son->Bruno for gw2? I would rather wait for Auba to play WHU but I could be priced out of KDB. I suppose I could wait and go w/Sterling but high KDB ownership scares me.

    McCarthy (Steer)
    TAA-Dier-KWP(Mitchell/Douglas)
    Auba-Salah-Son-James Rod- Soucek
    Werner-Adams (Davis)
    1 itb

    1. The Suspended One
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      Depends who’s on penos

    2. steven8991
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      for me, it is only between Bruno and Martial if you want MUN asset

      1. TheComRED-YNWA
        • 6 Years
        4 years, 1 month ago

        That's what I'm thinking but I can't afford Adams->Martial without really weakening the mid. I think I'll go with Bruno but still need .5. Should I go with Auba ->KDB or do I hold for WHU and downgrade someone else? I could move Adams, TAA, or Dier...

  14. The Man Pastore
    • 10 Years
    4 years, 1 month ago

    After a disaster GW1, am I G2G for GW2?

    Final draft here, what's your thoughts :

    Ramsdale
    TAA Justin KWP
    Auba Mane Pereira Bowen
    Werner Martial Adams

    Bench: Steer Saiss Bissouma Ferguson

    0.0 ITB

    Did Ings to Martial for FT already

    Thank you!

    1. The Suspended One
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      I mean....

    2. I am 42
      • 11 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      nice at least it's not chasing GW1

  15. tc93
    • 6 Years
    4 years, 1 month ago

    Bottomed: Best way to find 0.5 with this team to do Ings --> Martial?

    Option 1: Mitro, Ings --> Bamford, Martial
    Option 2: Davis, Ings --> 4.5, Martial
    Option 3: Other?

    Rest of team:
    McCarthy
    TAA / Davis* / Taylor
    Salah / Auba / Havertz / ASM
    Werner / Mitrovic* / Ings*

    Cheers!

    1. BERGKOP
      • 13 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      Don't like Bamford as an option with Rodrigo around.

  16. SomeoneKnows
    • 8 Years
    4 years, 1 month ago

    A) KDB + Martial
    B) Bruno + Aguero (-4)

    1. Flair
      • 4 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      A, though I don't like either move

    2. BERGKOP
      • 13 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      A

  17. I am 42
    • 11 Years
    4 years, 1 month ago

    A) TAA and CAdams to AWB and Martial worth a hit?

    B) just CAdams to DCL

    C) keep FT

    1. The Man Pastore
      • 10 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      Not a fan of getting rid of TAA for -4pts for sure.

    2. BERGKOP
      • 13 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      C

    3. I am 42
      • 11 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      thanks both

  18. SAUCY SALAH
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 1 month ago

    Son to:

    A) James Rodriguez
    B) Greenwood
    C) Keep

    1. Salah’s Sonnet
      • 13 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      Well he and spurs need to bounxe back in a big way next game, i’d say keep and assess after another game for sure

      1. SAUCY SALAH
        • 7 Years
        4 years, 1 month ago

        Thanks

    2. Flair
      • 4 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      Keep, should ruin KWP down the flank. I'd also prefer Havertz/Pulisic over both options, you can run the eye test and bring them in before West Brom.

      1. SAUCY SALAH
        • 7 Years
        4 years, 1 month ago

        Cheers

    3. BERGKOP
      • 13 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      C

  19. OPTA FPL
    • 13 Years
    4 years, 1 month ago

    Still no price change?

    1. FPL Alaska
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      No, my guess is midweek

  20. BERGKOP
    • 13 Years
    4 years, 1 month ago

    Anyone keeping Ings/Adams. Both had chances.

    1. Salah’s Sonnet
      • 13 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      I’ll be keeping Adams for next game, can see SOU grabbing a goal or two but reckon Spurs may also score just as many, they’ll have to come bouncing back next game

      1. BERGKOP
        • 13 Years
        4 years, 1 month ago

        Yep. Similar thinking. Cheers

    2. Boberella
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      I'm keeping Ings. Many are offloading though!

  21. Jafooli
    • 12 Years
    4 years, 1 month ago

    Why was Alli subbed at 45mins? Just for being gash?

    1. BERGKOP
      • 13 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      Many on here saying that it was tactical

      1. zøphar
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        4 years, 1 month ago

        thats what jose said. I liked the positions he was taking up in the first half, playing as a second striker pretty much

      2. Jafooli
        • 12 Years
        4 years, 1 month ago

        Which means he was playing poorly, I guess. Don't think you sub someone like Alli at 45mins for tactical reasons, especially as they conceded a couple mins after

    2. Jafooli
      • 12 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      And how did Doherty, Kane & Son look?

      Time to sell Spurs?

      1. Scratch
        • 15 Years
        4 years, 1 month ago

        Doherty looked good. Son looked okay. Kane was mostly anonymous.

        1. Jafooli
          • 12 Years
          4 years, 1 month ago

          Doherty push forward on the flank and whipping in crosses? Up for corners etc?

          1. Scratch
            • 15 Years
            4 years, 1 month ago

            Got forward a lot, had a shot saved from about 6 yards away. Probably a liability defensively playing in a back 4 though. Spurs were dreadful.

      2. BERGKOP
        • 13 Years
        4 years, 1 month ago

        Only relaying what has been shared on here. Kane with terrible xG and one shot on goal.

        No idea about Doh or Son.

    3. The Knights Template
      • 10 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      Pretty much

      1. Jafooli
        • 12 Years
        4 years, 1 month ago

        Thought as much - would you sell?

        1. seewhyaxe
          • 7 Years
          4 years, 1 month ago

          I'm keeping both Alli & Kane I think.

          need more info to assess, gw3 mini wildcard if required.

        2. The Knights Template
          • 10 Years
          4 years, 1 month ago

          Who for?

    4. KING KOUNDER
      • 13 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      Jose was very clear, lazy press, he wanted more workrate upfront. Kane & Alli are not the greatest at pressing.

      1. Flair
        • 4 Years
        4 years, 1 month ago

        Both were very good at it under Poch, declined massively.

    5. Jafooli
      • 12 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      Cheers all, useful feedback, thanks

    6. Eze Really?
      • 10 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      He brought Sissoko on to deal with James Rod I think personally.
      It did not work for sure

  22. Jafooli
    • 12 Years
    4 years, 1 month ago

    Who is Greenwood's competition? Is he likely to start, what with all his antics recently?

    Alli > Greenwood as only Man Utd player?

    1. KING KOUNDER
      • 13 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      No competition in the 4231 IMO, starts every game unless United sign a RW.

      If he switches it up in the 532, Greenwood wouldn't start, but he goes for it against the bigger teams.

      1. Jafooli
        • 12 Years
        4 years, 1 month ago

        Thanks King....

  23. TheComRED-YNWA
    • 6 Years
    4 years, 1 month ago

    Would it be worth it to take a hit to Auba->KDB so I can afford Son->Bruno for gw2? I would rather wait for Auba to play WHU but I need .5 to get Bruno. I could get priced out of both Bruno and KDB if I wait. I suppose I could downgrade someone else (Dier, Che Adams, TAA?) to get Bruno then go w/Sterling but high KDB ownership worries me. What should I do?

    McCarthy (Steer)
    TAA-Dier-KWP(Mitchell/Douglas)
    Auba-Salah-Son-James Rod- Soucek
    Werner-Adams (Davis)
    1 itb

    1. BERGKOP
      • 13 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      No way

      1. TheComRED-YNWA
        • 6 Years
        4 years, 1 month ago

        So who should I downgrade if not Auba? I need that .5 for Son-Bruno so I'dhave to take a hit or get priced out.

        1. ilikewud
          • 4 Years
          4 years, 1 month ago

          This is a move that should have been planned while creating your GW1 team.

          I don’t really see an easy way to get .5 might be worth looking at Martial instead

          1. TheComRED-YNWA
            • 6 Years
            4 years, 1 month ago

            No need to be condescending. Of course I was planning for it. I left 1m itb and was planning on Salah->Bruno since Salah had been poor in preseason. But this is a dynamic game and plans change.

            1. BERGKOP
              • 13 Years
              4 years, 1 month ago

              I'd save. See how the Manc teams look. Reconsider with 2FT and do a mini WC.

              1. TheComRED-YNWA
                • 6 Years
                4 years, 1 month ago

                Thank you. Week 1 does take a bit longer to rise/drop. I'll be patient and track changes. If they're not set to rise, I'll hold.

    2. FPL Alaska
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      I agree with Bergkop. I would save. Honestly I doubt that either KDB or Bruno rise this week.

      1. FPL Alaska
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        4 years, 1 month ago

        Can't even be sure how Man U will line up this week.

        1. TheComRED-YNWA
          • 6 Years
          4 years, 1 month ago

          I reckon you and Bergkop are right. I'll track and, if they're not set to rise, I'll hold. Thanks.

  24. ⚔★Vibudh★⚔
    • 8 Years
    4 years, 1 month ago

    G2G?
    McCarthy (Steer)
    TAA Diet Justin KWP(Mitchell)
    Salah Auba Havertz (Bissouma)(Reed)
    Werner Ings Wilson

    0.0 itb

    Just a bit unsure what to do with Ings, can't get Martial as don't have anything itb, maybe could give him another chance and if he disappoints then do Auba,Ings to KDB, Jimenez next week..

    1. ⚔★Vibudh★⚔
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      *Dier not diet haha

    2. funkybuddha
      • 10 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      g2g for gw2, get an extra ft and use it later, hopefully price changes wont be too crazy.

    3. FPL Alaska
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      Save, give Danny another week

    4. Eze Really?
      • 10 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      No reason to deal with Ings. Armstrong missing does not help.
      Second half Soton were better and Guaita saved Palace.

  25. funkybuddha
    • 10 Years
    4 years, 1 month ago

    When do price changes happen again? thought they would be in by now or was it after gw is done?

    1. ilikewud
      • 4 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      Prices always move slow the first week - no one is close to riding or falling from what I can see

    2. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 15 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      Not enough transfers made. Maybe in 21 hours.

  26. IRBOX ⚽
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 1 month ago

    Everton will be playing European fixtures next season. Dominated Spurs and Richarlison should have had a brace minimum

    1. ilikewud
      • 4 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      So wasteful

    2. Nabs Kebabs
      • 13 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      Think I might buy Digne.

      1. IRBOX ⚽
        • 7 Years
        4 years, 1 month ago

        Good value. Defensive frailties will be a thing of the past now with Allan and Doucoure to screen. Even Pickford looked solid!

        1. ENZO SZN™
          • 7 Years
          4 years, 1 month ago

          Do you think Coleman will keep his place? Kenny at £4.5m could be gold.

          another one, Richy or DCL ? Looking for future Mitro / Adams replacement.

          1. IRBOX ⚽
            • 7 Years
            4 years, 1 month ago

            Coleman looked strong, may be rotated in some easier fixtures to give Kenny some match time. DCL for me.. he will spearhead the attack

          2. Eze Really?
            • 10 Years
            4 years, 1 month ago

            Coleman was good. Captain too.

  27. King Sheep
    • 8 Years
    4 years, 1 month ago

    A KDB
    B Bruno
    C Salah
    D Auba

    How many points do they get this season? ...

    1. ilikewud
      • 4 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      Let me grab my crystal ball

      1. ilikewud
        • 4 Years
        4 years, 1 month ago

        200+ for all of them, it’s been decided

        1. King Sheep
          • 8 Years
          4 years, 1 month ago

          Wrong, not if you nail the captaincy every week!

  28. Nabs Kebabs
    • 13 Years
    4 years, 1 month ago

    VARDY!!!!!!

  29. Nabs Kebabs
    • 13 Years
    4 years, 1 month ago

    Early thoughts:

    Southampton overrated during preseason
    Everton underrated

    1. The Knights Template
      • 10 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      Perhaps Palace underrated?

  30. stufail
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    4 years, 1 month ago

    Are there any price change websites that allow you to input your Team ID and check rises/falls for your squad?

    I know of some that require your FPL login details, but I'd rather hand over my bank passwords and account numbers than my FPL login...