Scout Notes

Fabinho bolsters Liverpool defence as Werner shows promise ahead of West Brom

Chelsea 0-2 Liverpool

  • Goals: Sadio Mané x2 (£11.9m)
  • Assists: Roberto Firmino (£9.4m)
  • Penalty saves: Alisson (£6.0m)
  • Penalty misses: Jorginho (£5.0m)
  • Red cards: Andreas Christensen (£5.0m)
  • Bonus points: Mané x3, Alisson x2, Trent Alexander-Arnold x1 (£7.5m), Virgil van Dijk x1 (£6.5m)

In Liverpool’s 2-0 win at Chelsea on Sunday, Sadio Mané (£11.9m) reminded Fantasy Premier League managers of his goal-scoring advantage over Mohamed Salah (£12.1m) in away matches.

The Senegalese international found the net seven times on the road last season, behind only Roberto Firmino (£9.4m) among his Liverpool colleagues. Crucially, that accounted for 38.9% of Mané’s league goals in 2019/20, a sizeable chunk.

By contrast, just four of Salah’s 19 league efforts went in away from Anfield, 21% of his overall total, and the Egyptian already has one blank from a possible one on the road this season, this time recorded at former club, Chelsea.

Salah was full of running at Stamford Bridge, and he was enthusiastic in the shot once again, but just as was often the case away from home last season, Mané was the one to really shine.

It was his powerful run which forced a last-ditch foul from Andreas Christensen (£5.0m), resulting in a red card shortly before half-time.

And it was Mané’s famed ability in the air that put Liverpool in front. Firmino got around the back of Marcos Alonso (£6.0m) on the right-hand side, crossing for Mané to skip clear of Kurt Zouma (£5.0m) and substitute Fikayo Tomori (£4.9m) and nod beyond Kepa Arrizabalaga (£5.0m).

Then, just minutes later, Mané was on-hand to capitalise on yet another catastrophic error from the Chelsea goalkeeper. After giving the ball up to Tomori, he chased down the pass-back to Kepa, blocking the attempted clearance inside the box and firing underneath the panicked shot-stopper for 2-0.

“I think in the first half Sadio was really close to blocking it there already but you just have to do it. I love it when we get rewards for this kind of situation. The first goal was a nice piece of football, everybody involved pretty much. Firmino cross and then Sadio comes in front of his man, so it’s really difficult to defend. Good goal and gave the game the right direction.” – Jurgen Klopp

It is games like this one that certainly bolsters the theory that it doesn’t matter which premium Liverpool asset you own – as long as you stick to the one you’ve got, recognising the strengths and weaknesses in comparison to the other.

Salah gets most of his work done at Anfield, he takes the penalties and usually bests his colleague for the sheer frequency of shots. Meanwhile, as evidenced by the win at Chelsea, Mané is better in the air, receives more of the so-called bigger, higher-quality chances suited to dangerous counter-attacks and typically finds the net more often away from home.

On that note, two of Liverpool’s next three matches occur on the road, Jurgen Klopp’s men set to for visits to Villa Park and Goodison Park. That said, five of their next three are at Anfield, Arsenal, Sheffield United and West Ham the next three sides scheduled to visit Salah’s hunting ground.

Liverpool’s attacking credentials were also boosted at Stamford Bridge as new signing Thiago Alcantara (£6.0m) made his debut in central midfield.

The former Barcelona and Bayern Munich man came on to replace Jordan Henderson (£5.5m) at half-time after the club captain sustained a thigh problem. Unsurprisingly, Thiago was able to make a big impact on proceedings, stringing together 74 successful passes in just 45 minutes, the fourth-most in the whole match.

Admittedly, such a tally was recorded against a 10-man team but this well-documented ability of Liverpool’s new number six is likely to come in handy when they face deep blocks in the future. Aston Villa (away), Everton (away) and Sheffield United (home) are three of their next four opponents who could employ such a tactic.

“Then we had to make the decision and decided for Thiago because, even without training against 10 men, he’s then pretty much the perfect player on that position, I would say. Everything he did today was completely natural. It was not all perfect but it was natural, so the passes he tries to play are natural. That’s good, really good, nice.” – Jurgen Klopp

After conceding three goals at home to newly-promoted Leeds in Gameweek 1, there was a significant improvement from Liverpool’s defence on Sunday.

That was mostly connected with an incredible, almost man-of-the-match-worthy, performance from Fabinho (£5.5m) at centre-back. The Brazilian dropped into the back-four in the place of Joe Gomez (£5.5m), who had been less than impressive against Leeds.

The Englishman was also absent through injury, as was Joel Matip (£5.5m), but even when Gomez returns, Fabinho appears to have already made a strong case to jump ahead of him in the pecking order. The arrival of Thiago also takes the pressure off Liverpool’s number three having to take part in midfield duties.

Such a drastic improvement upon moving Fabinho into defence will certainly give hope those on the Liverpool defensive double-up, especially with Villa, Everton, Sheffield United and West Ham four of the Reds’ next five opponents.

“Fabinho, yes! If Sadio wouldn’t have scored two goals, I think Fab would be a proper contender for Man of the Match. I loved his performance, he played outstanding. He helped us a lot with the ball and in defending as well, so yes, a proper performance.” – Jurgen Klopp

“Joe actually should be fine. It was not now really a big one but we have to see. We should be fine Monday already. With Joel, it could be slightly different. It’s not the worst thing in the world but a few weeks, a couple of weeks. Probably after the international break he will be ready again. So we have to see. It’s not cool. It’s crazy, in one day ‘bam bam’ but we have Fabinho and he played an exceptional game, so that was really, really nice.” – Jurgen Klopp

“I just told (Fabinho) as well I think he was Man of the Match. To keep out a striker like [Timo] Werner and don’t let him score, overall he was outstanding. Everyone knows how good he is but it shows also that we need everyone. We are a bit unlucky with the injuries now but we’ll need everyone back because it’s such a long season.” – Virgil van Dijk

However, there were a few moments on Sunday where Chelsea went close to scoring, all of which bodes well for their attacking assets in Gameweek 3 when they travel to West Bromwich Albion.

Timo Werner (£9.5m) did manage to get the better of Fabinho on one occasion in the first half. His first touch bounced off the Brazilian allowing the Chelsea forward to burst forward into space down the left-hand side of the box, firing an effort just wide of Alisson’s (£6.0m) goal.

His fizzing pace also earned a penalty in the 75th, as he drew a foul from Thiago. While Jorginho‘s (£5.0m) poor effort from the spot was saved by Alisson, Fantasy managers should consider the impact Werner has had in this department for Chelsea.

The German international has now won a penalty in each of his Premier League outings now, an ominous statistic as Chelsea prepare to face West Bromwich Albion in Gameweek 3. The Baggies have conceded the joint-highest number of shots over the first two matches and already given up two penalties in that time as well.

As a result, Werner looks a key captain candidate for Gameweek 3 both for his general goal threat anyway, as well as his tendency to win penalties. And you never know, Jorginho’s Gameweek 2 miss, and generally poor performance against Liverpool, might be enough to allow Werner to finally take one of his own after a decent record from 12 yards in Germany…

Meanwhile, there was another blank for Kai Havertz (£8.5m) who was unable to get on the ball enough. In light of Christensen’s sending off, he was replaced for tactical reasons by Tomori at the break and during the first 45 minutes he managed not one effort on goal or key pass.

Is that sufficient evidence to sell the midfielder? Perhaps… especially with James Rodríguez (£7.5m) impressing in his first two outings for Everton. But did Havertz show enough against Liverpool for the more patient of his owners to offer one last-chance-hurrah against West Brom’s porous defence? Possibly.

Some Fantasy managers might consider holding him on the strength of his next fixture alone, but there have been some promising off-the-ball runs from Havertz in his first two games. We highlighted some of these against Brighton and a false-nine role on Sunday produce a few more in the opening half of the Liverpool defeat.

The reason that Havertz was unable to make the most of his positioning, for the second match in a row, was a lack of creativity from those around him. Chelsea are crying out for Hakim Ziyech (£7.9m) to return from injury, so anyone currently invested in a Chelsea attacker should pay attention to the midweek EFL Cup meeting with Barnsley and Frank Lampard’s next two press conferences to see if he has a chance of featuring against West Brom. If he does, we could see big hauls for the likes of Werner, Havertz, Mason Mount (£7.0m) or Christian Pulisic (£8.4m), if he can regain some fitness.

Chelsea XI (4-3-3): Kepa; Alonso, Zouma, Christensen, R James; Kovačić (Abraham 79′), Jorginho (Barkley 79′), Kanté; Werner, Havertz (Tomori 46′), Mount.

Liverpool XI (4-3-3): Alisson; Robertson, van Dijk, Fabinho, Alexander-Arnold; Wijnaldum, J Henderson (Thiago 46′), Keïta (Milner 64′); Mané, Firmino (Minamino 86′), Salah.

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  1. Old Gregg
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    McCarthy
    Taa-Dier-Taylor
    KDB-Harvetz-Bruno-Soucek
    Martial-Werner-Adams

    4m-Mitchell-*Egan-*Biss

    Anything worth a hit? I would consider a -8 to get out of this slump.

    A) Soucek > Podence (-4)
    b) Havertz > Zaha (-4)
    c) Havertz + Adams > Podence + Jimi (-8)
    d) any recommendations
    e) Wildcard

    E) any suggestions?
    F) Wildcard

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

      Wait..no hits

      1. Old Gregg
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        thanks

    2. FPL Bond @ Twitter
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      I think this team needs a WC..

      1. Old Gregg
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        thanks. the urge to WC is so strong

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

      As Chelsea have WBA next, no rush with Havertz, who I see as the biggest problem.

      1. Old Gregg
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        this fixture is probably the only reason i haven't wc already.

    4. _Gunner
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Definetly don't take a hit, no need.

  2. Kloptimus Prime
    • 4 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Are those on a WC thinking of Saiss, Prodence and Werner to Jimmi the week after? going with 2 or 3 wolves players?

    1. Karan14
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Saiss, Podence & Jimmy

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

      Jimmy straight away. Waste to plan a transfer on WC

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

      Sounds good. Give Werner West Brom, maybe even captain

  3. The Finnisher
    • 12 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Anyone else's brain hurts on their WC? Defence seems set enough, attack is probably 3 of 4 players currently but in midfield you've got;

    Salah, Mane, KDB, Sterling as the big hitters without even considering Bruno/Auba
    Then in that 7-9 bracket youve Son, Zaha, Barnes, JRod and the

    1. The Finnisher
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Ok that didn't work. Anyway who's your wildcard midfield?

      1. Atimis
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        Would try with KDB Salah Son Foden Podence?

      2. Rasping Drive
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        Potentially Salah KDB James Podence Anguissa in a 3-4-3; or Anguissa replaced by Son in a 3-5-2

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

      Those 11m plus guys are only really worth having if you’re going to captain them regularly. So maybe just pick one or two.

  4. Atimis
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Took a hit already - would you WC?
    Or maybe Vinagre to Saiss for another-4?

    McCarthy
    TAA/Davies/Justin/Vinagre
    Salah/KDB/Bruno/Podence
    Werner/DCL

    Steer/Mitchell/Brewster/Bissouma

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

      Vinagre might play now.

      1. Atimis
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        Yeah, my only hope tbh

    2. Atimis
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Think that Bruno/Werner/Davies (If needed) are also sortable next week with some hit, maybe hold WC?

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

        Why is everyone selling Bruno?

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

      Isn't Marcal injured? Vinagre will start next GW in that case.

      No need to take a hit or WC, maybe Mitchell in for Justin

      1. Atimis
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        Hope he will play and with Bruno it’s always the same when you see other big hitters scoring nice points and you are left with 10.5 mid with 2 points 😉

  5. Karan14
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Better option?

    A) Jimenez & Foden
    B) Son & Wood

    1. 2999 - Lady of Legend
      • 3 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      A.

    2. Atimis
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      No sure whether Spurs and Burnley will keep up their offensive form, A looks more stable even with Foden

      1. Karan14
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        I agree with that mate.

    3. diabydoesgallas
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      A, but son is the best player of the 4 to own

    4. stewlynz
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Wolves strong run screams A to me.

  6. Jet5605
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Hey guys, worst ever start in my FPL history. 87 points over two weeks and a ranking of 4.5m. Egan red card was the crowning turd in the waterpipe. Should I hit the panic/WC button or roll with this? Already did Auba > Son

    McCarthy
    Digne - Saiss - Mitchell
    Bruno - Son (c) - Soucek - Havertz
    Werner - DCL - Martial

    Steer - Taylor - Egan - ASM   

    1. 2999 - Lady of Legend
      • 3 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Brighton away seems a good fixture for a Man U backlash. Expect Bruno and Martial to return!

    2. Rasping Drive
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      That very much hinges on whether you think United will significantly improve immediately with upcoming fixtures of bri TOT new CHE ARS eve

      If you think the improvement process will be slow, there’s a good argument for wildcarding

      1. Jet5605
        • 9 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        I'd like to see what the reaction is against Brighton in order to better assess that. I also wanted to keep my WC in case there is another break due to COVID but even if that does happen there is every chance FPL towers will allow unlimited squad changes like last time.

        1. Rasping Drive
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 14 Years
          3 years, 6 months ago

          I admire your patience, and hope it works out for you. Their offensive stats were so very poor against Palace, it’s impossible not to
          foresee an improvement.

          Tricky fixture away to Brighton next who have shown they are no mugs in the first two games; that said, if United click they can muller anyone. Good luck.

    3. diabydoesgallas
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      I’d hold and hope for a chelsea response. One more week won’t hurt

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

    Just looked at last season's match against Leicester, City employed a 4-3-3 with Gundo, Bernardo and KDB. Seems like he doesn't see Leicester as a team worth employing the 4-2-3-1 for, not ideal for KDB.

    1. The Finnisher
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Until they get 2 penalties that is

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

    Would you WC?

    McCarthy
    Trent Shaw Saïss
    Auba Salah Son ASM
    Werner DCL Adams

    Bench: Justin & cheapies

    1. The Knights Template
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      No

    2. 2999 - Lady of Legend
      • 3 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Stick with it, just maybe do a Auba>Kdb.

    3. Shineonme
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      No just do Aub > zaha
      Adams > jiminez then use the money next week to upgrade elsewhere.

    4. stewlynz
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      No, I don’t think so but if you can move Adams on, I’d do so.

  9. dunas_dog
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Best option between

    A Jiménez Rodriguez
    B Werner Foden

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

      Two

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

      A, unsure about Foden being a regular starter.

    3. The Knights Template
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      A

    4. Chilli Heatwave
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      A

    5. Atimis
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      The problem with B is that if Werner doesn't perform vs WBA, you will want him out immediately

    6. Shineonme
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      B

    7. Karan14
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Sell Son and get all 4 maybe.

    8. stewlynz
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      A

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

    Digne's blank and the fear of Everton triple-up keeping him out of WC teams

    Interesting

    1. The Knights Template
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      FETU is now a thing

    2. The Finnisher
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Think it's a lot to do with the price tag too. Cant have him, TAA and then 5 of the 8.5+ players up top

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

        Do you need 5 of those? Or do you just want 5 of those?

        1. The Finnisher
          • 12 Years
          3 years, 6 months ago

          Of course you don't 'need' them, just like nobody 'needs' Digne.

          WC peeps are prioritising an extra one of Werner, Son, Salah/Mane, KDB/Sterling, Jiminez etc. over him

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

            Yup. Good point

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

      Price too, I don’t think I can stretch to Digne as much as I’d like him.

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

      Was so unlucky not to get a return vs WBA

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

        Yeah, he was brilliant.

    5. Shineonme
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      everton are very leaky

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

        No.

    6. Karan14
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Wolves will keep more clean sheets for 1m less

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

        So... Both Saiss and Digne?

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

          Add Semedo to that

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

            Checked his Barca record

            Surprisingly sparse returns when in a Messi team

            Except if he was always on the bench or something. Didn't do a deep dive

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

              Forced to defend precisely because he's in a Messi team, was excellent going forward with Benfica. Most importantly, Nuno has that RWB role attack and he works miracles with wingbacks, Semedo is ideal to me.

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

                Thanks. That explains it

                Somewhere to spend an extra 0.5 to 1.0 when he comes. Nice Justin replacement too.

        2. Karan14
          • 7 Years
          3 years, 6 months ago

          TAA Saiss James/Double Wolves for me.

          Can't get that extra 1m.

    7. Jullepuu
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Not sure if worth 0.5 more than Castagne and very difficult to get both in

  11. Chilli Heatwave
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Would you rather
    A) TAA Foden
    B) VVD Rodríguez

    Who outscores over the season?

    1. The Knights Template
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      B

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

      B until Rodriguez gets injured

    3. Karan14
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      A

    4. Hansel
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      B

  12. lekalatch
    • 4 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Martinez Steer
    Robbo Saiss Castagne Lamptey Dunne
    Salah KdB Son Podence Foden
    Werner DCL Brewster

    1. lekalatch
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Thoughts on this WC draft?

    2. The Knights Template
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      .......anyway

      1. The Knights Template
        • 10 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        Arise, Sir Lekalatch!

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

      Tidy.

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

    How does this WC draft look...?

    TAA, Saiss, Lamptey, Mitchell, (

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

      How does this WC draft look...?

      TAA, Saiss, Lamptey, Mitchell, sub-6m defender - on dier right now
      KDB, Jamez, Barnes, Podence, Anguissa
      Kane, Werner, Jimenez

      1. The Knights Template
        • 10 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        Would rather Salah over Kane. Much much rather.

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

          Despite the fixtures...?

  14. OverTinker
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Your Thoughts on THis WC Team.
    Please Help

    Guaita Steer
    Digne Justin Saïss Taylor Ferguson
    KDB Sterling Salah Podence Burke
    Jimi DCL Mitro
    0.3 itb

    1. The Knights Template
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Nice for a non-TAA team

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

        Can own TAA later or Sterling to Son and upgrade Digne to TAA

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

      Yeah, not bad at all.

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

        Guaita 4.0 or Martinez Ryan?

  15. Eleven Hag
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Thinking of doing Auba to Sterling over Salah to double-up with KDB

    Do you also think he could outscore Salah during the run of following 4 fixtures GW3-GW6?

    Sterling - Leics H, Leeds A, Ars H, Wham A
    Salah - Ars H, villa A, Eve A, Shu H

    I would then get Salah for the WHam home game in GW7.

    1. Cojones of Destiny
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      could be very thin margin bw them

      1. Eleven Hag
        • 6 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        Do you see any other mid doing better over these 4 GWs, I don't see Salah as a Captaincy option in any of those 4 fixtures.

    2. The Knights Template
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      I just sleep easier with my Salah security blanket

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

      Close, have got Salah(c) v my beloved Arsenal, he always destroys us at Anfield. 🙁

  16. Cojones of Destiny
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Hey lads, appreciate thoughts on this WC draft
    Martinez/4,0
    TAA, Vinagre/Saiss, Castagne, James, Mitchell
    Salah, KDB, Hamez, Podence, Zaha
    Jimenez, Werner, Brewster

    thx

    1. The Knights Template
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Very nice but don't really like the Brewster call.

      1. Cojones of Destiny
        • 6 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        3,8 ITB with that team could easily change him

        1. The Knights Template
          • 10 Years
          3 years, 6 months ago

          Good

  17. shelvey33
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    McCarthy-Nyland
    Robbo-Dier-Justin-Taylor-Mitchell
    Salah-Auba-Bruno-ASM-Soucek
    Werner-Mitro-Che

    Awful result this gw with just 48 points. Very frustrated wtih my team. I made Son > Bruno in GW1

    What to do now:
    A) Wildcard
    B) Auba + ASM and -4 > KDB + Podence
    C) Auba + Che and -4 > KDB + Bamford

    1. Cojones of Destiny
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      good team that Bruno a nice differential, only worry is ASM imo

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

      I’d do B. Save your wildcard, long way to go yet

  18. reason17
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Is podence nailed on or is he just playing because adama traore is at rwb?

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

      I'd say it'd be insanity for him not to be nailed after recent displays.

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

      Can play on either side of Jiminez and looks better than Neto.

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

    Feels a bit bad to dump Werner in wc after having for the first two games but so many better options out there with lamps looking clueless at the touchline and team not gelling yet.. Jimenez and Jebus for me

    1. The Knights Template
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Premature. Withdrawing early.

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

        I don't want a place at your table. Begone!

        1. The Knights Template
          • 10 Years
          3 years, 6 months ago

          Bring me my jousting sticks!

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

      I will keep against worst defence in the league then werner>Jimenez for me gw 4

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

        Chelsea have a few nice fixtures on the horizon though, was thinking similar but can’t see myself removing him if he hauls vs West Brom

  20. McGowan
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    A) Coady, Podence, Foden, Wood
    B) Justin, Burke, Son, Bamford

    On B because son but using his funds elsewhere helps it seems.
    Podence or foden would probs bench this week if i did a

    1. The Knights Template
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      What's a Burke?

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

        The new best 4.5 mid

        1. The Knights Template
          • 10 Years
          3 years, 6 months ago

          It means something else in Aussie slang.

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

            Ok I didn’t know this

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

        Sheffield United mid for 4.5 who is playing upfront atm..
        Anyway option a? Or b? Anyone?

  21. stewlynz
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Maybe I’mlosing my marbles but hit the button last night and got this:

    Martinez

    TAA, Sais, James

    KDB, Sterling, Son, Podence

    Ings, Jimi, Wood

    Nyland, C Taylor, Mitchell, Anguissa

    Back to the drawing board or roll with it?

    1. The Knights Template
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Roll those lost marbles!

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

    Nothing worth a hit right?

    Martinez
    Digne Saiss James
    KDB (c) Bruno Rodriguez Grealish
    Martial Jimenez Richarlison

    Button Justin Bissouma Ferguson

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

      Nope, looks good!

    2. The Knights Template
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Save the hits for catastrophic injuries and suspensions

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

      Nowt wrong with that, hold.

  23. FDMS All Starz
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Would you WC this team or a -4 enough?

    (1FT/0.0itb)
    McCarthy*
    Justin* - Davies* - TAA
    Auba* - ASM* - Salah - Bruno
    Adams* - Wilson* - Werner

    (*) = hard fixture next / out of form

    Areas to improve:
    - City players
    - Everton players
    - Wolves defence
    - Goalkeeper
    - Son/Kane

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

      Nothing wring with Justin tbf

  24. Hansel
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    A) Adams -> DCL (-4)
    B) ASM -> Foden (-4)
    C) ASM -> Podence (-4)
    D) ASM, Adams -> Podence, DCL (-8)

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

    Point predictions for Jimi vs WHU guys? Thanks heaps

    1. Wrong Captain Choice - Ag i…
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      40 at least because I have him! 😀
      You do realise points predictions are well...pointless?

    2. The Knights Template
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      1 goal as per normal

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

      hahaha just good to get peoples opinions. On WC and debating on whether to keep Werner for the WBA game or have Jimi now. Plan is to bring him in next week

  26. Wrong Captain Choice - Ag i…
    • 14 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Fantasy football scout getting slated by Steve-O and Triggerlips on elite fpl. Gone too commercial etc spending all time on twitter not updating members area etc etc. Blackbox being praised though.
    Plus Triggerlips is blocked on twitter by Scout people apparently.

    1. Karan14
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Who care what Triggerlips says. He's miserable.

      1. Wrong Captain Choice - Ag i…
        • 14 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        He is a miserable git at times but he does talk a lot of sense. Pulls no punches. You have to respect him in that sense. Honest.

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

      Link?

      1. Wrong Captain Choice - Ag i…
        • 14 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        On live his complaint part is over:

        https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y-cWst1EOT0

    3. Fudgy
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Wow link please ?

      1. Fudgy
        • 4 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        Just found it now. Bombshell show.

    4. Joggers Nipple
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Betting ads here are a particular low point

      1. Fudgy
        • 4 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        Football index stuff is a disgrace tbh

        1. Joggers Nipple
          • 14 Years
          3 years, 6 months ago

          Its awful, one day they will looked back like we do at ciggarrete adverts

          1. Fudgy
            • 4 Years
            3 years, 6 months ago

            Agreed. Gambling is a cancer to society.

    5. Joggers Nipple
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Black box and planet fpl are great, Scoutcast here has got a lot worse

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

    Thoughts on this WC draft? not sure if my midfield is too light

    Martinez -- Steer
    Taa Saiss Taylor --- Lamptey Justin
    Salah KDB Foden Podence -- Reed
    DCL Jimmy Werner

    Options to improve the mid
    A) Convert Werner and Podence >> Son + Mitro and keep foden
    B) Convert Jimmy and Foden >> Son + Mitro....keep podence
    C) Something else

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

      D) Another option is just converting Werner/Reed >> Son/Brewster and play 352

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

      Think Mitorovic will score reliably over the weeks? I've got him but thinking of ditching

  28. Pukki Party
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Early thoughts? 1ft 0.4itb. No reason to get KdB for a hit? Good fixtures for my mid priced players, will monitor ManUtd players this week. Save or anything else?

    Johnstone
    TAA Robbo Mitchell
    Salah Son Greenwood Soucek
    Martial Jimenez Richarlison

    Button Vinagre Justin Bissouma

  29. King Kohli
    • 11 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    ASM -> Podence worth -4?

    Reed /Justin backup

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

    Is this team in need of a WC?

    McCarthy (Martin)
    TAA Egan Saiss (Mitchell, Strujik)
    Auba Salah Havertz ASM Bissouma
    Martial Werner (Davis)