Scout Notes

Save potential and improved Villa defence boost Martínez’s FPL appeal

Aston Villa 1-0 Sheff Utd

  • Goals: Ezri Konsa (£4.5m)
  • Assists: Tyrone Mings (£5.0m)
  • Penalties saved: Emi Martínez (£4.5m)
  • Penalties missed: John Lundstram (£5.5m)
  • Red cards: John Egan (£5.0m)
  • Bonus points: Konsa x3, Martínez x2, Mings x1

Aston Villa’s defence picked up where they left on in Project Restart as they saw out a 1-0 win over Sheffield United in Gameweek 2.

Dean Smith’s men made major improvements at the back following the enforced suspension of the Premier League, ranking inside the division’s top six for big chances conceded, shots on target faced and expected goals conceded (xGC).

And all of that was on display against the Blades, as they registered a third successive home clean sheet in the league.

A key player in that shutout was new goalkeeper Emi Martínez (£4.5m), who already looks like a strong contender for the best option in his price bracket moving forward.

The former Arsenal man was on-hand to preserve the Villa clean sheet on Monday night as he produced an incredible save from John Lundstram‘s (£5.5m) penalty. Combined with the shut-out and a total of two bonus, Martínez registered a 13-point haul for Gameweek 2.

That said, for all Villa’s assuredness at the back on Monday night, there was, of course, one big mitigating factor: Sheffield United. Not only have the Blades really struggled to find any kind of goal threat in their first two games, but they also had to play 78 minutes of Gameweek 2 with 10 men.

A long ball over the top of Sheffield United’s high line pitted the rapid Ollie Watkins (£6.0m) against John Egan (£5.0m) in the 12th minute. The centre-back had no choice but to hold the striker back, earning a red card for denying a goal-scoring opportunity.

Chris Wilder was then forced to remove David McGoldrick (£5.5m) in the 31st minute, replacing him with Ethan Ampadu (£4.5m) and deploying a largely ineffective 4-4-1 formation.

While most teams would have found it relatively easy to keep a clean sheet in such circumstances, there is still plenty to like about Martínez moving forward. With Villa generally more assured of defensive returns at home anyway, the fact that Leeds, Southampton, Brighton and Newcastle are four of the next five to visit Villa Park bodes well.

And even though Smith’s men are set to face Liverpool (home), Leicester (away), Arsenal (away) and Wolves (away) between now and Gameweek 12, Martínez displayed enough save potential during Project Restart to convince any potential buyers of his credentials outside of the favourable fixtures. During that period, only the relegated Tim Krul made more saves than the Spaniard (28).

Martínez also looks like the better option when compared with Ezri Konsa (£4.5m) or Tyrone Mings (£5.0m), even though we have only seen Villa play once this season. The former scored the only goal of the game but it was his only touch in the penalty box all night, while Mings arguably remains too expensive to consider seriously.

Furthermore, one of the main things that Smith changed to improve his team’s defensive prospects at the end of last season was to rein in the marauding runs made by his full-backs so it remains to be seen what Matt Targett (£4.5m) and Matty Cash (£5.0m) can offer this season.

As was well-documented during Project Restart, the more conservative use of Villa’s full-backs continues to pose some restrictions on the team’s level of goal threat, so Fantasy managers may want to give Smith’s front-three a little more time before investing too heavily.

Naturally, Jack Grealish (£7.0m) remains the hub of the team, creating chances and using his position as a left-hand wide-forward to register a healthy number of shots on goal. Against Sheffield United, he was mostly restricted to lower quality opportunities, the sort we are used to seeing from Mohamed Salah (£12.1m). An 80th-minute effort summed up his evening perfectly. Grealish showed some nice feet to get into the left-hand corner of the box, flashing a powerful shot at goal and grazing the outside of the post. 

Then, Grealish got on the end of a counter-attacking cross from Trézéguet (£5.5m) in stoppage time, unleashing a fierce left-footed shot, only to see it blocked by Lundstram and a crowd of Sheffield United defenders.

The addition of Watkins may help in that respect. He added some much-needed pace to Villa’s front-line, which he used to good effect and might have capitalised on it, were it not for Egan’s 12th-minute foul. He went close again in the 77th minute, cutting inside on the left-hand side of the box and curling an effort just over the top-right corner of Aaron Ramsdale‘s (£5.0m) goal.

Meanwhile, the state of Sheffield United’s defence will be of encouragement to Fantasy managers with Leeds and Arsenal assets in the coming weeks.

The Blades have been on the back foot for large spells in each of their first two games of the season and must face an in-form Leeds attack without the lynch-pin of their back-three on Sunday afternoon, as Egan is suspended for one match. Promising youngster Ampadu is perhaps the most likely to replace the Republic of Ireland international.

Meanwhile, the next five Gameweeks pit Sheffield United against sides with important Fantasy defenders too, including Leeds, Arsenal, Liverpool and Manchester City. Anyone invested in the backlines of those sides will have enjoyed what they have seen, or rather, haven’t seen, from Sheffield United so far this season.

After the first two Gameweeks, no club has registered fewer shots than Wilder’s men (13) and they are the only team yet to find the net in 2020/21.

There will be some Fantasy managers keeping an eye on Sheffield United’s attack though, as budget midfielder Oliver Burke (£4.5m) was deployed as a centre-forward on Monday night.

Unfortunately, Egan’s sending-off occurred too soon in the game for us to glean too much of what Burke can offer as an out-of-position option this season, perhaps something to look out for in subsequent matches.

Despite being left to plough a lone furrow in a 4-4-1 formation, the former West Bromwich Albion man did perform admirably in the rare moments when he was in possession. Burke showed off his pace on sparing counter-attacks and was denied an almost certain assist in the first half by a Targett foul.

He played an incredible through-pass from the edge of the box, which connected with the overlapping run of Chris Basham (£5.0m) inside Villa’s six-yard box. It looked to be a certain goal before Targett stuck out a leg and fouled the marauding defender.

With Oliver Norwood (£5.0m) and Billy Sharp (£6.0m) not in the starting line-up and McGoldrick already sacrificed for tactical reasons, Lundstram was the man to step up and take the penalty, having also assumed responsibility for corners. As already mentioned, it was not a bad effort at all, simply well-saved by Martínez. Whether the former budget defender gets another chance from the spot probably relies on personnel rather than the quality of his penalty. The chances of Norwood, Sharp and McGoldrick all being off the pitch the next time Sheffield United win a penalty seems rather unlikely.

Aston Villa XI (4-3-3): Martínez; Targett, Konsa, Mings, Cash; McGinn, D Luiz, Hourihane (Davis 62′); Grealish, Watkins, Trézéguet.

Sheffield United XI (3-5-2): Ramsdale; O’Connell, Egan, Basham (McBurnie 68′); Stevens, Fleck (Osborn 63′), Berge, Lundstram, Baldock; McGoldrick (Ampadu 31′), Burke.

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

    Anyone own both Mane and Salah?

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

      two expensive for a club double

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

      With KDB and the other midfield options, it's hard to justify it for me.

    3. Ser Davos
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Haven't dismissed it and rotate the captaincy accordingly. Thiago should provide more firepower.

      Sterling and/or KDB have such good fix coming up. Tricky decisions

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

    Hames or Mitrovic?

    Thanks.

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

      Mitro?

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

      James

    3. jayzico
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Hamez by a mile

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

        This

  3. jayzico
    • 13 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    I know it's ridiculous and I wouldn't do it but I could do this:

    Ryan
    Lampty. James. Justin.
    Sterling. Hamez. KdB. Son. Salah
    DCL

    Obv SH*T bench

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

      Still a player short

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

        You're right - bamford or Mitchell. Basically I'm just taking all price rises I can then going to WC.

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

      actually not ridiculous at all. The big points and the captaincy options are in attack. I like the look of that.

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

        in fact I think you could downgrade the defence even more to have another Mitrovic/Adams, maybe even a Wilson/Wood next to DLC instead of just a filler. I've gone similarly top heavy and working well atm

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

          Ha I know, I just did that. A few more rises I'll have mitro or a stronger defence while keeping the mids. I could even do mane and salah. But kDb + sterling should come off better

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

      ha ha, could work as well, if only goalfest continiues:)))

    4. jayzico
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Sh*t bench but they all play

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

      I think forcing Sterling too early maybe makes the team not balance. Consider dropping him for Werner against WBA and upgrade Justin as he's up against City

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

        Wasn't playing justin anyway but my 4m man dunne haha

  4. Firminooooo
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Never played my WC this early. What do you think?

    Martinez/Steer or Ryan/ Walton
    Robertson Saiss Digne Lamptey Mitchell
    Salah KdB Foden Son Podence
    Jimenez DCL Brewster

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

      If I had foden. And I'm close to it, I'd want a strong but cheap guy first on bench. Maybe Podence covers that. So yeah nice. Don't like brewster though

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

      very similar to my WC,
      Martinez / Steer
      TAA Saiss Ake Justin Mitchell
      Salah KDB Foden Son Burke
      Jimi DCL Brewster

  5. linkafu
    • 4 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    A Ryan

    B Martinez

    C Mc crthy

  6. sunzip14
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    ASM to who? Please recommend a midfielder up to 7.0 worth a -4. Already did Auba>KDB ft.

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

      Foden/Barnes/Podence

      1. sunzip14
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        In that order? Got Barnes already.

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

        yes

    2. linkafu
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Barnes

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

        Zaha then

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

          7.1

        2. sunzip14
          • 7 Years
          3 years, 6 months ago

          Unfortunately, he's 7.1 now

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

            That's why I WC early. Get 11 price rises. Well, 10 😉

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

    I’m seeing a lot of people get excited about KDB playing that 10 role last night. But he said after the game that he was asked to play that role because of Wolves’ back 3, and that City matched it by playing 3 attackers in that central area.

    They don’t play Wolves every week or a back 3. There will be games when he’s playing deep again like he often does. Which doesn’t put me off buying him but people need to realise that

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

      Season keeper thats why I have already took him into my team

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

      He plays that role most of the time when we face bigger teams, Pep likes the defensive security of Gundo/Ferna + Rodri with KDB wreaking havoc. Not sure what to do with Sterling.

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

        Sterling’s xG was woeful, his heatmaps and average position are very off putting but it’s one game so it’s hard to tell

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

          Yeah, it's likely to be better to just stick with KDB and relax. He's so tempting though...

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

      And on paper their defence looked like a huge liability, that’s why they played 2 defensive midfielders, which let KDB play further forward.

      When Laporte returns, they won’t need the 2 defensive mids

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

        When Laporte returns the 2 defensive mids will still be employed, his presence doesn't make a significant difference to the tactics.

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

          Well if that true then Bernardo and Mahrez may as well quit. Of course Pep won’t play two number 6’s against most of the poor teams in the league! He’s going to obviously play attacking players like he does so often..

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

            Absolutely., I was mainly referring to his tactics against bigger teams. When the minnows come to town, the double 8s are employed and we see Kevin Deep Bruyne.

          2. Tempestic
            • 5 Years
            3 years, 6 months ago

            No but they play Leicester, Arsenal and Pool in their next 3 home games which KDB should play the 10 in and be a great pick. For leeds, whu and sheffield I would prefer Sterling probs, might go both on WC

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

        Don't think so. I think they played two DMs because everyone else is injured.

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

      Agree, I don't think its a big deal where he plays he's still going to score big points over the season. No need to overthink this one

    5. jayzico
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      My ONLY season keeper oh and Steele

  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

    -Afraid I will lose 1.0 value otherwise
    -Think Shaw, Justin & McCarthy could lose their place, and don’t like Werner & Adams

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

      no way I would WC this team!

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

        Will lose 1.0 in value otherwise though

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

          points > team value.

        2. Tempestic
          • 5 Years
          3 years, 6 months ago

          i mean u wont

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

      No way.

      You have Wolves, Son and DCL. There's no way this is a WC.

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

      Werner and adams are going to explode over the next 2

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

      just deal with McCarthy and Shaw, if you're worried they'll get benched. ASM might be back this week. Justin won't lose his place this week. I don't think Pereira's back yet is he?

  9. The-Red-1
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Anything doing here?

    Martinez Steer
    TAA Robbo Saiss (KWP Mitchell)
    KDB Son Zaha Hames (Anguissa)
    Werner Jimi Mitro

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

    Which is the most important player I am missing in
    THis WC team. Thanks

    Martinez Ryan
    Digne Justin Saïss Taylor Mitchel
    KDB Sterling Salah Podence Burke
    Jimi DCL Mitro
    0.2 itb

    1. Threat Level Midnight
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Trent

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

        Rest is ok? Will come in my side after few GWs

    2. Firminooooo
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Son, Werner and Liverpool defence, but can’t have them all.

    3. La Roja
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Zaha

      He is unplayable right now

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

    On a WC.

    Martinez (Steer)
    Trent - Saiss - Taylor (Lamptey & Mitchell)
    Salah - KDB - Son - Podence (Alzate)
    Werner - DCL - Bamford

    Would you do Bamford > Mitro & then upgrade Taylor? Or just go straight from Bamford > Wood/Maupay?

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

      I am going Mitro at the moment

  12. Shark Team
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    22.5 m to spend in 2 defs - 1 mid(TAA Robbo already owned)
    Currently on Saiss Castagne KDB

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

    Who to drop on wildcard?

    A: Son

    B: Werner

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

      B

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

      Neither.

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

      Both?

      A

    4. CONNERS
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      B for me. If Werner blanks at the weekend he'll be sold en masse.

      If Son continues playing up top he'll likely be a season keeper.

    5. Gazza2000
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Son

    6. La Roja
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Werner

    7. Shark Team
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Son. None can imagine Werner not scoring a couple of goals or more in the upcoming easy fixtures

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

      Wha.......? How are you all suggesting dropping a player who just scored 4 goals? Son is a season keeper. He's the only premium mid who is over-performing for his price.

  14. Andy'81
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Spurs game tonight off because of positive Covid results, spread was at Leyton Orient not Spurs.

    1. SHOOTER MCGINN
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Even more of a fixture pile up. And a shame because I wanted to watch how Spurs played.

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

        It's been cancelled, not postponed

        1. SHOOTER MCGINN
          • 8 Years
          3 years, 6 months ago

          I doubt that

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

            It's already been canceled and spurs given the win

            1. SHOOTER MCGINN
              • 8 Years
              3 years, 6 months ago

              Source? And the Sun doesn't count

      2. Andy'81
        • 6 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        Would have been a waste of time watching Spurs tonight as they've got a European fixture on Thursday, they'd have probably fielded a C or even D type side never mind reserves.

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

          Alli might have got a game then

  15. CONNERS
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Not seen Harvey Barnes in many teams. Thought he looked very good in Leicester's last game.
    City fixture putting people off perhaps?

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

      Sssh

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

      I'm going round the houses trying to decide which 2 to pick from Foden, Barnes and James. Looking at the stats, Barnes is very tempting

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

      His inclusion in my team the end of last season (post lockdown) is still too fresh in the memory

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

    Is Dunne a regular?

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

      4th choice behind Lon, Tarkowski and Mee

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

        *Long

  17. Taribo
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    RMWCT?

    Martinez
    VVD - Keane - Justin
    Salah - KDB - Son - James - Podence
    Werner - DCL

    Nyland, Mitchell, Dunne, Davis

    0.6m ITB for Son > Bale if he hits the ground running

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

      Too much Everton for my taste and 2 games is not enough to decide they're a top-6 contender. I think either Hames or DCL will suffice

      How about adding Foden to the mix and the extra fund to upgrade Justin ?

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

      I like, think Keane is a great pick and seems to be flying under the radar (on here at least).

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

        I picked Keane up for GW 2 for goal threat rather than CS...and am pleased I was one of the few who had those points.

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

    I have Saiss, but want to go double wolves in defence for that nice run of fixtures.
    Marcal's injury is minor right, just a knock?

    or is it safer to pick up Coady?

    Marcal or Coady?

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

      Same question I am asking. I too want double wolves defense but now podence has come up

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

      I would go Coady. Marcal offers very little going forward and is a card magnet

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

      It didn't look like Marcal was very offensive in the first match.

      With the injury in mind, if you're going that way, I'd go for Coady. Often in for nicking a bonus point. That's about it though.

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

      Coady safer but ceiling of 8/9 points as he doesn't go up for set pieces

    5. Ser Davos
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Coady and Saiss could be an excellent double act. Perhaps better than R James and Podence

  19. Champions League Varane
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Thoughts..? WC

    Martinez Forster
    Trent Saiss Taylor Dunne Ferguson
    Sterling Salah Son Greenwood ( if we don’t get Sancho) Foden
    DCL Jimi Brewster.

    Thanks!.

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

      don't like Greenwood/Foden, cause they will be rotated

      1. Champions League Varane
        • 5 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        Greenwood won’t unless we get Sancho.. not even a chance he doesn’t start every game ( yes he may come off early enough)

        And Foden yeah a big risk maybe look to change him

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

        rotation in City is imminent but looks like Foden's place is quite secure considering he's a big talent in Pep's eye, rolling with a form, and Bilva is out until October so the risk is maybe Mahrez coming in but Brewster as backup should do good

        However, Greenwood for me is still a no go so maybe let's see how United improve first

        1. Champions League Varane
          • 5 Years
          3 years, 6 months ago

          Great points.!

          And I’m a bit biased tbf really want one player atleast. Also I plan too switch him out for Zaha in two weeks time when Zahas fixtures turn

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

      I do like the Greenwood pick.

      1. Champions League Varane
        • 5 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        Thank you he’s an absolute steal if we don’t get Sancho ( hope we do tho)

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

    I wonder if I can hand Jesus the armband against Leeds and West Ham

  21. Pep's Money Laundry
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    On WC pick two:

    A. Foden
    B. Zaha
    C. Wood

  22. Flynny
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Hi....putting the final touches of wildcard together. Which do you prefer?

    Benefit of B is having sterling to captain at Leeds and West ham away

    Martinez steer
    Taa saiss xxx lamptey 4m
    Salah kdb xxx zaha podence
    Xxx xxx dcl

    A..... Taylor burke werner jiminez 343

    B..... james sterling mitro brewster 352

    Thanks

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

      easily B

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

        Why easily?

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

          Sterling

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

      A

  23. KayArch
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    WC is Active
    Ryan (Forster)
    Catagne, taylor, saiis ( Mitchel , Lamptey)
    Bruno, Son , KDB, Podence (Douglas)
    DCL, Jesus, Werner.

    If werner failed me then Switch to Jiminez

    What do you experts think !

  24. Shark Team
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Rank them by best to worst(long term):
    Digne Castagne Saiss

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

    Look at this team.

    Is it too much?

    Martinez Steer
    Boly Saiss James Lamptey Mitchell
    Salah KdB Sterling Son Podence
    Richarlison Bamford Brewster

    It's a pretty differential team but with very high ceiling. Sterling + KdB combo.

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

      Greatly dislike it, though I see why it appeals.

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

        What do you not like?

        Rich over DCL is supported by stats. The midfield is insane. Double Wolves defense with their fixtures makes sense.

        It just 'feels' off I guess because Sterling + Bamford can become a much more natural Hot Rod + Jesus.

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

          Rich over DCL is more than fine. The presence of Bamford, the lack of any strong premium striker option - Jimenez, Werner, Jesus - and no Liverpool defense is why I'm against it.

    2. Coys96
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      I quite like it... the midfield is great. Trent is a season keeper though, imo.

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

      It's actually good

    4. Shark Team
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      I cant see the point of getting 3 premium mids and 0 premium defs. You cant captain 3 players together imo 2 prem mids are enough. I love City double up and I'd surely go with it if i WC but I think you can skip Salah, buy a premium mid(probably TAA) and upgrade Richarlison for an actual striker

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

        you can't - won't - captain premium defender either

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

          Premium defenders are great value even when you dont cap them. Premium midfielders aren't...

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

        Points is why it's worth getting premium midfielders.

        I think we can all safely say that Sterling, Salah and KdB will get over 200 points this season.

        I also quite like Sterling here because he opens a door back to Fernandes. A lot of these WC teams have completely written off MUN. They will not be useless all season. This gives me a route back.

    5. skodaole2
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      I like differential teams that make sense and this is one of them. Wouldnt go to Bamford or double Wol defence myself but they can prove me wrong

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

      It's a bit much to WC to, I'd do that if I could WC away from it if it didn't work. A lot of restructuring there if it goes wrong.

    7. Sanguinista
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Chelsea will start clicking together & Werner is someone you probably want to own. Also, someone like Robbo/VVD gives you pool defence coverage (doubling up on Wolves could backfire, although I would def have one of Saiss/Boly). Double up on KDB/Sterling when you're ready to drop Salah. Until then something like -

      Martinez Steer
      Boly/Saiss James Lamptey Mitchell VVD/Robbo
      Salah KDB Son Podence/Foden xxx
      Werner Rich/Jimi 4.5

      Options -
      Salah to Sterling/Bruno
      Son to Pulisic

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

        Yeah that's the safe option.

        It's actually not that hard to revert.

        Sterling + Bamford > Werner + Rodriguez makes my team pretty template right away apart from the double Wolves defense (which I think might be what's needed to gain ground because everyone who plays seriously is going to have Saiss anyway).

    8. Baines on Toast...
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      I like it. Raheem's stats were awful Monday but surely high ceiling next 2.

      Not sure why you wouldn't just go Jimi over Rich and Boly to a 5.0 though...

      1. Baines on Toast...
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        (it's 8/15 the same as my GW2 WC so of course I like...)

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

          That's not that similar then haha. 8/15 is half the team different!

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

      Sterling + kdb is a waste of money . Can't cap them both in their good fixtures.

    10. FFSbet.com
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Downgrade Sterling/KDB you cant captain both and upgrade defense.
      Think TAA/Robbo + Digne + Hamez beats Sterling + 2 x 5.0M defenders

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

    Has the Leyton Orient v Spurs game been officially cancelled?

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

      Yes

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

        Thanks. Have Spurs been awarded the game or is it to be rescheduled - news seems a bit vague about that?

    2. Bushwhacker
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Yup

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

        Cheers

  27. Coys96
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    So boring but, on my WC:

    1) Ryan, Konsa, Taylor
    2) Martinez, Lamptey, KWP

    Both 4.5 defenders rotate nicely

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

      2 by far

  28. Shark Team
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Best defensve duo for long term? 10.5 mil max

    1. Coys96
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Saiss & Ake

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

        Ake long term?

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

      Boly and James

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

      Saiss and Boly

  29. Mayor of Flair
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Any love for this WC?

    Guita
    TAA Saiss Keane
    Salah Sterling James Zaha
    Werner Mitrovic DCL

    Bit heavy on the old Toffee?

    1. Coys96
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Yes too heavy imo. Rest looks nice, however.

      1. Mayor of Flair
        • 9 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        Thank you

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

    martial to wood
    soucek to greenwood
    -4???

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

      Nope

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

      Why?

    3. skodaole2
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Why would you do any of those moves? Even without the hit.

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

        cheers lads sorry for the late reply ,had to nip out ,wont be making those moves...