Scout Notes

Newcastle’s three debutants impress as West Ham flop ahead of tough fixture run

West Ham United 0-2 Newcastle United

  • Goals: Callum Wilson (£6.5m), Jeff Hendrick (£5.0m)
  • Assists: Hendrick, Miguel Almiron (£6.0m)
  • Bonus: Hendrick x3, Wilson x2, Jamal Lewis (£4.5m) x1

Dream debuts for Callum Wilson (£6.5m) and Jeff Hendrick (£5.0m) helped Newcastle to an impressive opening-day win at West Ham.

It’s fair to say, however, that seasoned Fantasy Premier League (FPL) watchers might not wish to board the Wilson hype-train just yet.

The striker is currently in the top ten for Gameweek 2 transfers-in, but many more managers are probably too busy recalling previous bouts of trolling from the ex-Bournemouth man to take the plunge on a player with a history of both scoring streaks and long, barren spells.

Although the match as a whole lacked quality, the first half was entertaining enough for one that finished goalless.

Wilson showed early signs of his danger, twice latching onto left-back Jamal Lewis (£4.5m) crosses but steering a header, and then a shot, wide of the near post.

No Newcastle player created more chances than Lewis and his attractive price point could boost his ownership levels – currently standing at just 1.6% – once the Magpies have navigated a tricky run involving Spurs away and a visit from Manchester United over the next four Gameweeks.

He certainly impressed on Saturday evening, having endured a poor 2019/20 season in which he managed to concede more goals (56) than he scored points (48).

The Hammers shrugged off those early threats to create chances of their own, with both Angelo Ogbonna (£5.0m) and Pablo Fornals (£6.5m) hitting the Newcastle bar before the team’s second most popular FPL pick, among starters at least, came close to breaking the deadlock.

That man was the 6.2%-owned Tomas Soucek (£5.0m), who returned from a period in quarantine to steer a header just wide following an excellent Ryan Fredericks (£4.5m) cross.

And that, aside from a couple of other wayward attempts, was that for Soucek, leaving the (arguably) good value midfielder with an (undeniably) horrible schedule to come, with the Hammers up against Arsenal, Wolves, Leicester, Spurs, Manchester City and Liverpool over the next six Gameweeks.

That should dissuade further investment in David Moyes’ players, and those owning Michail Antonio (£6.5m and 10.8%) could be forgiven for eyeing alternatives up front after a tough opener for their man.

The former midfielder was the loneliest of lone strikers against Newcastle, with Jarrod Bowen (£6.5m) trying, and frequently failing, to make up the ground to provide him with some support up front.

And while West Ham did manage three shots on target to the visitors two, one of those came in injury time at the end of a game well and truly won by Newcastle by then.

That victory came courtesy of two second-half goals.

Wilson opened the scoring, and his Newcastle account, when he hooked home at the near-post from a Hendrick flick on.

The midfielder then sealed the deal late in the game with a sweet strike from just inside the area after good work by substitute Miguel Almiron (£6.0m).

Wilson, who worked well with Andy Carroll (£5.5m) up front, looked lively throughout and was close to a second when Javier Manquillo‘s (£4.5m) cross just eluded him, allowing Lukasz Fabianski (£5.0m) to clear.

The only Fantasy blot on a good day for the Magpies was a blank for their most popular asset, the 23.2%-owned Allan Saint-Maximin (£5.5m), who managed only one (off target) shot, put over just the one cross and created precisely zero chances.

Not that his boss, Steve Bruce, cared. He was too busy singing the praises of his new boys, and one older one.

The last week has been a positive week for everybody, the impact the signings have made, the supporters in particular will like the look of them. That is certainly the best I have seen of Andy Carroll since the year he has been back.  He has scored a couple of goals in pre-season and when he plays like that and he stays well, we know what sort of competitor he is.

That is unlikely to signal a stampede to get Big Andy in our Fantasy teams, but Wilson is an entirely different matter. If – and it’s a big if – he can find some consistency for his new team, he won’t stay £6.5m and 10%-owned for long.

As for West Ham, Moyes was refreshingly direct about the match.

I didn’t enjoy the performance and didn’t enjoy the game.

Looking at that evil upcoming schedule, he might not be enjoying anything for a while yet.


West Ham United XI (4-2-3-1): Fabianski; Cresswell, Ogbonna, Diop, Fredericks; Soucek, Rice; Fornals (Haller 67′), Noble (Yarmolenko 67′), Bowen (Anderson 89′); Antonio.

Newcastle United XI (4-4-2): Darlow; Manquillo, Fernández, Lascelles, Lewis; Hendrick, Hayden, Shelvey, Saint-Maximin (Joelinton 75′); Wilson (Almiron 85′), Carroll (S Longstaff 88′).


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  1. Lev Yashin
    • 11 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Meh.

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

      You said it!

  2. ⭐ ABHISHEK - THE CURIOUS …
    • 13 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Wolves and Chelsea Today xD

    1. One Man
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Yes. If Wolves show form I might triple up for gw2/3

  3. Rochdale_Cowboy
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Moyes first manager to be sacked this season. Fill your boots.

    1. Ron_Swanson
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      I’m on Moyes gone by Xmas and WH to be relegated

    2. One Man
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      To early to say ?

      1. SuperG
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 5 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        It too early. This is Moyes. Hey could’ve gone the last few seasons. It’s rotten in the state of Denmark.

        1. SuperG
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 5 Years
          3 years, 6 months ago

          It’s NOT too early.

    3. Brosstan
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Wow, what a hot take..

  4. DantheManinaPan
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    I had planned to captain Bruno this week, and therefore don't own Auba.

    Now I'm thinking that Auba looks like the standout option and am wondering about Salah --> Auba...

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

      Auba is the obvious captain pick this week. Bruno can wait if it means ditching auba

      1. Christina.
        • 14 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        Many thought Auba was the obv (c) pick last wk...

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

          Well he was away so they were wrong

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

            Salah was always the better pick

            1. Christina.
              • 14 Years
              3 years, 6 months ago

              not according to the poll he wasn't

              1. HurriKane
                • 11 Years
                3 years, 6 months ago

                You dont have to blindly follow the poll

                Compare Salah home form and Auba away form last season

                There was only one winner by miles 😉

                1. Christina.
                  • 14 Years
                  3 years, 6 months ago

                  I dont (didn't) follow the poll. All I'm saying is many do. Someone like LR12 dont even own Salah.

                  1. Andy_Social
                    • 11 Years
                    3 years, 6 months ago

                    I'm looking at the defences: well-organised Palace and a Hammers shambles. Sticking with Auba for GW2 myself

      2. DantheManinaPan
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        I already own Bruno and don't own Auba. That's the problem.

        Obviously wouldn't be making the move Auba --> Bruno this week

  5. PBUnited
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Seamus Coleman for Saliba?

    1. PBUnited
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Cheers!

    2. IN SANE IN DE BRUYNE
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Some say he could get rotated with Kenny
      But I'm tempted to get him also

    3. Gregor
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Nice price for Coleman if he keeps his spot.

      1. PBUnited
        • 5 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        Ok thanks guys!

    4. Make United Great Again
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Coleman

  6. Fernando Torres
    • 12 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Anyone consider James Rod?

    1. It’s gonna Ben Mee
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Haha see below

  7. It’s gonna Ben Mee
    • 10 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    James Rodriguez could be a steal at 7,5m. Quite tempted doing Son to him.

    1. Pedram
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Alli to James looks really good too

      1. Ginkapo FPL
        • 12 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        Alli to KDB though...

    2. One Man
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Really ? After just one game ?

    3. Hakchak
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      For sure underpriced

    4. Christina.
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Ditto

    5. Brosstan
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Don't see the hype.dcl for me if everyone attacker

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

        Everton*

    6. Bilbao Baggins
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Hmm did you watch the game? He was a little defensively positioned/tippy tappy for me. But did show glimmers. I'd rather have DCL I think if it was one or other.

      1. Christina.
        • 14 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        look at his GA & CC

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

          See Jusagoras below. I'm just saying from the eye test for me. Definitely potential there. Bit knee jerky for me now though.

    7. Sir EFO
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      First, let's see one game with Everton favorite

    8. Jusagoras
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      He doesn't make enough runs off the ball. A lot of times he played a nice looking crossfield ball only to then remain standing in the same spot, not even trying to get on the end of passes or crosses coming in. I'd like to at least see him get into more dangerous areas before considering him as an fpl option.

    9. seewhyaxe
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Why no Richarlison love here?

      Yes, he squanders his chances but he had so many!

    10. pingissimus
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Son against Southampton high line out?

    11. Make United Great Again
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Greenwood is the stand out 7.5 pick

      Probably James after him

  8. Pedram
    • 10 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Surprised at no price changes, maybe this year will be less knee-jerky.

    1. Holmes
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Probably due to loads of WC

    2. Ron_Swanson
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Doesn’t seem like it from some of the comments I’ve seen on here last couple of days!

    3. Now I'm Panicking
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Ha ha

  9. Ginkapo FPL
    • 12 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Gotta have Andy Carrol

    1. Werkself
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      said no one ever. 🙂

      1. Camzy
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        Always have a soft spot for Andy Carroll. Made up the strike force for the best year I ever had in fantasy.

        1. Werkself
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 10 Years
          3 years, 6 months ago

          Okay, so I only have one question - and I hope the answer is "me", "my wife" or "my mistress." Who is that in the grav? No offense intended. 🙂

          1. Zalk
            • 12 Years
            3 years, 6 months ago

            Probably neither: https://www.listal.com/viewimage/1530159

            1. Werkself
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 10 Years
              3 years, 6 months ago

              🙂

          2. Now I'm Panicking
            • 9 Years
            3 years, 6 months ago

            My hunch is Camzy is not married.

  10. One Man
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Interested in Jimmys performance today’s day wolves defensively due to tasty fixtures after next week.

  11. Avery
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 4 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Which option would you go with?
    A. Willan/Ziyech + Bamford
    B. Van De Beek + Pulisic/Havertz

    For best return over the next little while

    1. Annie
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Bamford, no

  12. The Handsome Hunk
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    So 2 Out of form teams going H2H this weekend:-

    Soton vs Spurs (Atleast 2 assets from these two teams)

    Talk about it.

    1. Flair
      • 3 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Spurs will hit them on the counter if they play that high line again, Son could profit

      1. The Handsome Hunk
        • 9 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        They wont be playing high line against spurs, Lucas and Son could benefit highly otherwise.

        High pressing against most defensive side would be good to watch. Both teams wants to bounce back.

    2. RamaJama
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Or 2 teams that hasn't hit the form yet in GW1

      1. The Handsome Hunk
        • 9 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        Surely. Have high hopes from Soton team rather than Mourinho.

  13. JELLYFISH
    • 11 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Seriously considering ditching TAA. I know it sounds knee jerk but it’s possibly the best way of releasing funds in most teams to strengthen elsewhere

    1. Avery
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      I am doing it. He can come back later when I have confidence leaks have stopped

    2. Pedram
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      You'll regret it

      1. JELLYFISH
        • 11 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        Perhaps, but the flip side is I could end up regretting not

    3. Lev Yashin
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Yeah, do it.

      Just maybe have a plan to get him back in when he's up to speed.

    4. Christina.
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      same here. Vvd saves 1m

      1. JELLYFISH
        • 11 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        That’s the very same move I’m looking at.

        1. HurriKane
          • 11 Years
          3 years, 6 months ago

          Cue TAA masterstroke against chelsea

          Remember he scored in both home and away vs chelsea last season

          1. Christina.
            • 14 Years
            3 years, 6 months ago

            this is not the same chelsea

          2. JELLYFISH
            • 11 Years
            3 years, 6 months ago

            Not convinced mate. From
            what I can make out he’s lacking match fitness and looked off the pace on Saturday, so like others have said I think selling with a strategy to buy back is the way to go

            1. Christina.
              • 14 Years
              3 years, 6 months ago

              Livp have been shipping goals for a while now. End of last season the excuse was they have won the league. Not sure what it's now...

            2. HurriKane
              • 11 Years
              3 years, 6 months ago

              He dont need match fitness to bang in a freekick mate.

              Your judging TAA based on only 1 game. Keep the faith on the best FPL defender for last 2 seasons

          3. Flair
            • 3 Years
            3 years, 6 months ago

            Not selling TAA but a 1 pointer against Chelsea is very likely, last season and this season's Chelsea are night and day in difference

            1. DantheManinaPan
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 10 Years
              3 years, 6 months ago

              Nobody has seen this season's Chelsea yet!

    5. Bantha
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 3 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Not got any Liverpool def. Look leaky after lockdown and teams will want to up their game against champions. Steering clear.

  14. Lev Yashin
    • 11 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Not being limited to only who you have in your team, who should get the armband this week?

    A)uba
    B)runo
    M)artial

    1. waltzingmatildas
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      A

    2. JELLYFISH
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      A

    3. Gregor
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Auba.

    4. Make United Great Again
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      A

  15. waltzingmatildas
    • 13 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Can't believe how badly I've started!
    Is my team really that bad?
    Mccarthy button
    TAA James ayling
    Auba Mané pulisic soucek bissouma
    Werner ings adams

    1. Flair
      • 3 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      No, relax.

    2. Ron_Swanson
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Pretty bad yeah

    3. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Wrong Pool attacker mainly.

      1. waltzingmatildas
        • 13 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        Yep, on 20 with James, pulisic and Werner to go. You?

        1. TorresMagic™
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • Has Moderation Rights
          • 14 Years
          3 years, 6 months ago

          68 with Werner

          1. waltzingmatildas
            • 13 Years
            3 years, 6 months ago

            Ha, that was actually meant for The Man Pastore, sorry. But congrats!

    4. Lev Yashin
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Come back in 4 weeks

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

      Chill.
      If Mané had run riot just imagine the chat?

    6. HurriKane
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Looks very template. Only difference is Mane over Salah

    7. waltzingmatildas
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Yeah Mané was obviously the wrong call in hindsight.
      Stats 1 - eye test 0

    8. The Man Pastore
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Same here, worst start ever... Mainly due to Mane(C) fail

    9. waltzingmatildas
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Is Mané to bruno the right move?

    10. Hotdogs for Tea
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      just unlucky ... but if you may want more penalty takers

  16. Milk, 1 Šuker
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Jamal Lewis first sub. Gahhhh!

    1. HurriKane
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Mitchell here.

      1. Gregor
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 14 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        Mitchell first and Lewis second for me!

        1. HurriKane
          • 11 Years
          3 years, 6 months ago

          Ouchh. I thought i had it bad

  17. The Man Pastore
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    How did Barnes look yesterday? Any good?

    1. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Much better than lockdown.

    2. HurriKane
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Looked good. But he's very inconsistent and carries a rotation risk if your looking to get him in.

      Might have a monster haul and hace run of blanks.

      1. The Man Pastore
        • 9 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        I have him in my team, wondering if I should be worried or just keep him for few GW

    3. TONEY HONEY
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Unlucky, missed 3 big chances. I have him and will keep him, he is like a second striker.

      1. The Man Pastore
        • 9 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        Thanks!

    4. Jusagoras
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      5 shots in the box, but poor finishing.

  18. TorresMagic™
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • Has Moderation Rights
    • 14 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Which one?

    A) Mitro + Son > Martial + JRod (-4)
    B) Son > Bruno

    1. ace3.1415
      • 3 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      A

    2. Flair
      • 3 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Mitro is horrendous, A

    3. Dr. Rog
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Is there a way to do things without losing son?

      1. TorresMagic™
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 14 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        Would need to lose Salah or TAA I guess.

        1. Dr. Rog
          • 14 Years
          3 years, 6 months ago

          It’s very hard to fit them all in.
          Mark made a good point that it’s likley Chelsea will be better value than Utd.

          1. TorresMagic™
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • Has Moderation Rights
            • 14 Years
            3 years, 6 months ago

            Maybe tonight will make things clearer, cheers.

    4. HurriKane
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Save and get Pulisic in for Son gw3

      Then upgrade Mitro to DCL or any 6.5 striker of your choice

      1. TorresMagic™
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 14 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        I'll want a City mid too. Completely avoiding United is tough.

        1. HurriKane
          • 11 Years
          3 years, 6 months ago

          Fair enough. Then get Bruno in for Son

      2. One Man
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        This.

    5. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Cheers all.

    6. Werkself
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Ether way I'd wait a week unless you're priced out.

  19. ace3.1415
    • 3 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    I currrently have Ings and Barnes (+1 mil itb) , and I want to get James Rodriguez and Martial in. Should I take a hit, or which transfer should I do?

    1. Gregor
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Get Martial, Barnes looked great and has another good fixture this weekend.

    2. One Man
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Maybe wait to see Jimmy today. Could always do Jimmy next week for Ings, after another fixture and jRod would be easily taken in then. Jimmy has 5 excellent fixtures after next week.

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

      I dot think a hits worth it. Both transfers ok but I did think Barnes looked good, so ins to martial would be best

    4. TONEY HONEY
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Keep Barnes. He was unlucky

    5. ace3.1415
      • 3 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Thanks for the advice

  20. Flair
    • 3 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Rodriguez posts world class stats whenever he plays and everything I saw against Spurs confirmed he's an absolute bargain for 7.5M. Not inflated by Madrid either, does just as well for Colombia. Next 3 weeks will be great

    1. Dr. Rog
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Bit like vdv at spuds

    2. One Man
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      I’d wait. Has only scored 1 for Columbia in last 16 games. Didn’t do much for Madrid last season either ?

      1. Flair
        • 3 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        Barely played last season, has struggled with injury and Zidane just doesn't like him. Am confident he'll be excellent.

        1. One Man
          • 7 Years
          3 years, 6 months ago

          Played a lot of minutes last season in all comps and only managed a goal or 2 and a few assists. I’m still not convinced.

          1. Camzy
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 13 Years
            3 years, 6 months ago

            8 games in the league is a lot?

            1. One Man
              • 7 Years
              3 years, 6 months ago

              Can view stats now but think he played about 1500 minutes. Returns 1 or 2 goals and a few assists. Just not for me yet. Would be a lot more interested in saving the FT’s for gw3 to bring in Wolves assets if they look good.

            2. One Man
              • 7 Years
              3 years, 6 months ago

              Can’t ****

            3. One Man
              • 7 Years
              3 years, 6 months ago

              1500 in all comps, last term.

    3. The Handsome Hunk
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      But misfiring Richarlison will prove bad asset otherwise. Currently looking the like of it. (Have DCL in team)

      1. Leonard hatred
        • 6 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        Rich feels like he'll be streaky. Nothing for 2 weeks then a brace.

    4. HurriKane
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Lets not get carried away. To be honest he made some brilliant passes from deep. Seems to drop off to deep quiet often.

      id wait. Think DCL and Richarlison are better options

      1. Flair
        • 3 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        Team's entire creativity seems to run through him, won MOTM too. Disagree, at 7.5 I consider him a bargain. We'll see!

    5. lilmessipran
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      He is good, not even close to world class..will impact Everton's attack definitely will that translate to a lot of fpl points, not convinced

  21. Q
    • 11 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Stick, twist, wait.

    Son & TAA to Bruno & Vvd.

    .5 in the bank to make the switch but price rises drops would rule it out.

    For context I have Son, Salah, Auba and Hav in mid and TAA and 4.5s in def

    1. Dr. Rog
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      I liked the look of vvd actually
      He may well score more than firmino!

      1. Q
        • 11 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        My fear is TAA exploding and he does love a Chelsea game but Vvd looked lively

    2. ace3.1415
      • 3 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Stick

    3. JELLYFISH
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      I’m considering the same, although Digne is an appealing alternative to VVD with Everton’s rum of games

      1. Q
        • 11 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        Yeah looked at him too for those fixtures, but with Vvd I wouldnt be hiding behind the sofa everytime pool play

    4. One Man
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      I’m on the fence as Fern has Spurs, Ars & Che gw 4 to 8.

    5. Leonard hatred
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Personally I'd wait. One crap game for son+taa who are both pretty good feels kneejerky.

      Southampton looked pretty bad too, so son could do well there, and new look chelsea are untested.

    6. Q
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      How are we looking for prices rises for bruno/ drops for son

  22. Stokelona
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    McCarthy
    TAA Robbo Doherty
    Salah ASM Son Barnes
    Ings Vardy Wood

    Button Mitchell Reed Johnson

    Ings and Son to DCL and Bruno worth a -4? Could captain Bruno v Palace

  23. Right In The Stanchion
    • 4 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Just wildcarded to this team

    Leno Ryan
    Tierny Ayling Wan Bissaka Mitchel Justin
    Aubameyang (c) Salah Rodriguez Bruno St-Maximan
    Wilson DCL Bamford

    Ryan will become Martinez if he signs for Villa this week.

    Will get rid of Bruno if he’s not available. Wan Bissaka could be Digne but don’t want 3 Everton

    St Maximan will rotate with Bamford.

    1. Leonard hatred
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      I'm Newcastle, and have him in my team, but I'm not at all convinced by ASM this season.

      Lots of running, but no final pass, no shot, poor positioning otb.

      1. Leonard hatred
        • 6 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        Then again, I think bamford is a trap too, but am considering mitro->bamford if his price doesn't rise and mitro blanks against leeds.

    2. Dr. Rog
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      It’s a reasonable team. Like the light up top strategy.
      Not to keen on the bamford pick, and dont like the front 8 should be front 7. Mitchell and Justin have best before dates.

      1. Dr. Rog
        • 14 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        Arsenal’s fixtures don’t look great for defensive returns too.

    3. Bantha
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 3 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Think you have one too many Everton. Would go for DCL over JRod and upgrade the defence.

    4. Jonesfromthere
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Awful

      1. JELLYFISH
        • 11 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        Lol

  24. De Gea is GOAT
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Mane, Kane & Adams > Salah, Richarlison and Martial worth -8?

    1. Gregor
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Reckon Salah could wait another week.

    2. goriuanx
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      I would do Kane to Martial and be patient with the others for the time being.

    3. Bantha
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 3 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Too early for that

    4. De Gea is GOAT
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Nw thanks guys. Really want Rich for the West Brom fixture. Might just do -4

  25. Flair
    • 3 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Can't get my head around how bad West Brom's attack is

    1. Gregor
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Pereira and Diangana could be great, just need a decent striker to put between them.

      1. Flair
        • 3 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        That's the issue, guys like Callum Robinson and Robson Kanu up front... I expected so much more from them, Leicester were there for the taking but they were dreadful.

    2. Christina.
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      as predicted.
      They last scored goals when Lukaku played for them

  26. Steve The Spud
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 4 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Utd fixture run looking a lot better with the home against spurs in it

    Fear we could go into full mour meltdown before to long

    I suppose if we park the bus we might only lose by 1

    1. Flair
      • 3 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      This was an absolute must win with the difficult schedule, can't believe how awful Spurs played

      1. Steve The Spud
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 4 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        Crazy the lack of intensity when 1-0 down at home

  27. ace3.1415
    • 3 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Barnes to Rodriguez or Mitro to DCL?

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

      Mitro to DCL

    2. Gregor
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      DCL.

  28. Live Lad
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Kane, Adams to Martial, DCL worth? Or see the Spurs against Saints first?

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

      Wait

  29. Jrs
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Any ideas when price rises kick in, de Bruyne is at over 100,000 transfers in at the moment!

    1. Gregor
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      http://www.fplstatistics.co.uk

      Probably won’t be long.

    2. Dr. Rog
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      From tonight onwards.
      Just keep an eye on it

  30. Andy_Social
    • 11 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Spurs:
    Mourinho says a chunk of the squad had tested positive for covid and most had to go into quarantine, therefore were unfit and unprepared for yesterday. Plausible.
    Now they have a game in Bulgaria on Thursday. Mou could use a second-string side, but maybe it would be better to give the same players a run-out to get match-fit and implement his tactics better. Will be interesting to see which way he goes on Thursday night.

    1. DaisyDaisyDaisyDaisy
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      They just looked a million miles away. With Salah undroppable I will be losing Son now even though he will at some point be back