Scout Notes

How Southampton solved their defensive issues as Ings outscores Adams again

Burnley 0-1 Southampton

  • Goals: Danny Ings (£8.4m)
  • Assists: Che Adams (£5.9m)
  • Bonus points: Ings x3, Jan Bednarek x2 (£4.5m), Ryan Bertrand x2 (£5.0m)

Danny Ings (£8.4m) remains one of the most reliable forwards in the Premier League despite the £2.5m price hike ahead of the 2020/21 campaign.

The Southampton man added his third goal of the campaign in a 1-0 win at Burnley on Saturday, the most of any colleague and behind only Dominic Calvert-Lewin (£7.4m), Jamie Vardy (£10.0m) and an injured Son Heung-min (£9.0m) in the early stages of the Golden Boot race.

Crucially, Ings is still offering a degree of Fantasy value, despite that more expensive price for the new season. After three Gameweeks, he is inside the top 10 among forwards for points per million spent (2.6). As things stand, Harry Kane (£10.5m) and Vardy (2.7 and 3.2 respectively) are the only dearer forwards to outperform Ings in that respect.

However, the former Burnley and Liverpool man will have plenty of opportunities to soar up those rankings when Southampton host West Bromwich Albion in Gameweek 4.

The Baggies may have stunned Chelsea into a 3-0 half-time lead at the Hawthorns but they still conceded a further three goals of their own in the second half. That means Slaven Bilic’s men have given up 11 goals in their first three matches of the campaign. No English top-flight side has conceded that many goals in their opening three league games since Arsenal in 1963/64 (12).

While further attacking returns are very much on the cards for Ings on Sunday, one minor question that may hang over Ings from a slightly more long-term perspective is whether or not he can sustain goals on a short supply of shots.

While he has three goals in the last two matches, Ings has only taken three shots in that time. At Burnley on Saturday, the Southampton forward was limited to just the one effort. 

Once West Bromwich Albion are out of the way, the Saints face Chelsea (away), Everton (home) and Aston Villa (away), each of which could prove an important test of his Fantasy appeal for the rest of the season. If these sides keep Ings as limited shot-wise as Spurs and Burnley did, it might be difficult for him to continue the current run of form.

Frank Lampard’s men have certainly had defensive issues this year but after the international break, Edouard Mendy (£5.0m) will be considerably more bedded into the team, while Thiago Silva (£5.5m) will have settled in a little more too. It will be interesting to see if Chelsea can take a more assured defence into that Gameweek 5 fixture.

While Ings’ Gameweek 6 opponent Everton have kept only one clean sheet so far this season, a trip to Aston Villa in Gameweek 7 may prove challenging too. Dean Smith’s men are yet to concede this season, have four clean sheets in their last six Premier League outings, three of which came at Villa Park.

However, if Ings does come through this run with a handful of more attacking returns, then the Fantasy community are sure to take notice.

It has taken some time for owners of Che Adams (£5.9m) to be rewarded for their patience, although they might have hoped for more from the trip to Burnley.

The former Birmingham City man has been unfortunate thus far this season, recording the same number of shots in the box and big chances as Ings, but falling slightly short on accuracy. As a result, he is still without a goal this season and is usually one of the first to be replaced by Ralph Hasenhüttl in the second half. So far in 2020/21, Adams is yet to complete 90 minutes in the Premier League, averaging just over 79 minutes per appearance.

Like Ings, he was restricted to just one effort on goal at Turf Moor, although it would be sensible to assume he will be handed more opportunities by West Bromwich Albion’s leaky defence on Sunday.

Furthermore, while Adams is currently 14 Fantasy points behind Ings, Gameweek 3 once again highlighted the cheaper forward’s superior creativity compared to his strike-partner. Against Burnley, Adams registered his first assist of the campaign, having outperformed Ings for key passes thus far – which could bode well for the Baggies’ trip to St. Mary’s.

Considering that Alex McCarthy (£4.5m) remains the most popular Fantasy goalkeeper, currently sat in 18.7% of teams, Southampton’s defensive improvement in Gameweek 3 was a welcome one for many.

Having deployed a perilously high line at home against Spurs, Hasenhüttl dropped his back-four back considerably at Turf Moor. He also made one change, dropping Jack Stephens (£4.9m) to the bench, replacing him with Jannik Vestergaard (£4.5m).

That made for a much more secure foundation from which to operate in Gameweek 3, earning Southampton their first clean sheet of the campaign.

“It wasn’t a good start to the season but we have focused our work this week on the defence and it was fantastic to see how much they had invested today.” – Ralph Hasenhüttl

While Emi Martínez (£4.5m) certainly looks an attractive option moving forward, anyone hoping to hold their transfers and not spend a Wildcard may be encouraged by a few of McCarthy’s underlying numbers from Saturday.

The Saints’ goalkeeper was just one save short of an additional point at Turf Moor, while his total BPS score was just one away from pushing him into a share of bonus. A Gameweek 4 meeting with West Bromwich Albion might help him make a breakthrough on both of those counts.

That said, Southampton were helped in their clean sheet exploits no end by Burnley’s ongoing squad problems.

They came into Gameweek 3 without James Tarkowski (£5.4m), Ben Mee (£5.0m), Robbie Brady (£5.0m), Jack Cork (£5.0m), Johann Berg Gudmundsson (£5.4m), Jay Rodriguez (£5.9m) and Ashley Barnes (£6.0m).

Those absences left the Clarets rather short in every department and, with a large number of youngsters on the bench, Sean Dyche did not make a single substitution all night – almost certainly to send a message to the board.

“The chairman knows what is required. Action. We need players. It is a challenge though, here, it always has been. We have two experienced defenders on the bench and that is it. We are reliant on what we have. It is a challenge but we will have players back fit.” – Sean Dyche

Newcastle, Tottenham and Chelsea are three of Burnley’s next four opponents and if the Clarets do not improve their personnel problems between now and Gameweek 7, those clubs’ defensive assets certainly look like attractive prospects.

The ongoing list of absentees in Lancashire is helpful in one other respect: budget defensive options. Tarwkoski and Mee’s injuries have allowed Jimmy Dunne (£4.0m) to start two matches in a row now and, after two matches, the budget asset is actually Burnley’s top-scoring defender – useful for anyone Wildcarding right now.

Burnley XI (4-4-2): Pope; C Taylor, Dunne, K Long, Bardsley; McNeil, D Stephens, Westwood, Brownhill; Vydra, Wood.

Southampton XI (4-4-2): A McCarthy; Bertrand, Vestergaard, Bednarek, Walker-Peters; Djenepo (Tella 77′), Romeu, Ward-Prowse, Armstrong; Ings, Adams (Obafemi 77′).

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  1. Klopp's Kids
    • 10 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Davies and Son out for...

    1) Lamptey, Rashford
    2) Castagne, Mahrez?

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

      1

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

      2

    3. Klopp's Kids
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Or...

      3) Robertson, Barnes

      Got TAA and Zaha already

    4. The Big Larsbowski
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      2 is more exciting for next GW. But Rashford is better than Mahrez in the long run.

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

      2

    6. NABIL - FPL otai
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      2

    7. KLOPPS AND ROBBERS... the s…
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      If Mahrez looks like he will play against Leeds that would be enough alone

    8. All about the galacticos
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      2

    9. Gunners in Haaland
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      2

    10. Klopp's Kids
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Cheers. 2 seems exciting. Can't see Pep not starting him.

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

    GTG?
    Pickford (ryan)
    VVD, James, Saiss, Justin (mitchell)
    KDP, Hamez, Zaha (Podence)
    Jiminez, Kane, Werner
    0.9 in bank have a FT

    Cheers

    1. All For One
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      No Mane or Salah?

      1. All For One
        • 5 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        Looks good, Werner to Ings.

  3. Bruce Lee
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    The streets won't forget

    Saints XI: Forster, Bertrand, Alderweireld, Fonte, Clyne, Wanyama, Schniderlin, Tadic, Mane, Pelle, J. Rodriguez

    1. Klopp's Kids
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      damn...

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

      I member

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

      Mane didn't even start the 8-0 vs Sunderland in 2014

    4. All about the galacticos
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Bale?

      1. All about the galacticos
        • 9 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        ahhhh, i get ya

  4. All For One
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Bench one:

    A)ASM
    B)Taylor
    C)Lascelles

  5. The Mandalorian
    • 11 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Folks

    Who are the form teams right now and why?

    Any teams you think have improved since last season.

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

      Everton
      Leicester
      Liverpool

    2. Klopp's Kids
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Arsenal look better to me
      Sheffield and Wolves look lost at the moment

      1. ASAP Rocky
        • 12 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        Gooners lose 3-1 and they look better?

        1. ASAP Rocky
          • 12 Years
          3 years, 6 months ago

          I'll give you that they look better offensively

          1. Klopp's Kids
            • 10 Years
            3 years, 6 months ago

            Could have drew Liverpool away if Laca didn't bottle his chance

            They play much better than when I used to see them as a LFC fan

    3. ASAP Rocky
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Leeds... without even knowing how they played last season

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

      Fixtures are tough on West Ham atm, but they have looked pretty good last two games.

      Brighton impressive too but they can blow hot and cold.

      Everton look great and I think they'll be able to keep it up.

    5. saint4life
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Everton both categories for obvious reasons.

      Villa- Martinez, cash, Watkins are huge upgrades, plus having mcginn fit again can’t be underestimated either.

      I feel Newcastle have improved options wise, their squad looks stronger on paper especially going forwards which is where they badly struggled last year, the likes of Fraser, Wilson, Hendrick can only help in that regard but they will need some time to adapt to the style of play.

      Brighton look to be a team building on last year where they tried to play an attractive brand of football but found themselves coming up short a lot of the time. They now look highly capable of taking games to the the likes of utd and Chelsea.

      1. The Mandalorian
        • 11 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        McGinn could be under priced this season

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

      West Ham (only when Noble doesnt play), going under the radar. Awful fixtures mind but can see the argument to just get Antonio and wait it out, especially when on WC

  6. ASAP Rocky
    • 12 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Thinking of WCing... thoughts? I really can't stand my team, need City cover, different defense, MF, and attacking players. Is there enough of a case to WC here?

    McCarthy - Steer

    Doherty - Alexander - Justin - Bernardo - Brathwaite

    Bruno - Salah - Rodriguez - ASM - Bissouma

    Kane - Jimenez - Mitro

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

    Podence and Marcal...neither are ruled out for the weekend. Marcal in light training. They'll see how they both get through this week before making a decision ahead of Sunday's game against Fulham #WWFC

    https://twitter.com/TimSpiers/status/1310910294173069312?s=19

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

      Hopefully both start, Marcal improves the defense and Podence can haul against Fulham and supply the bullets to Jimmy.

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

        Podence recall helped by them losing badly too

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

          Podence didn't play against West Ham.

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

            That’s what I said

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

        I just hope Nuno tells us if Podence is fit or not. He can be very vague at times.

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

          I doubt he will, I'll start him and hope he is in the starting 11.

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

            If he doesn't confirm he's fit or their are rumours he's not in training I will sell for Trossard.

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

              Trossard is definitely the guy I'm looking at to replace him but he would require a hit so I'll roll the dice, Fulham are dreadful after all.

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

      ah there goes my Vinagre hope...

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

        Does this mean podence is not in light training? Or that he is training??

  8. HuttonDressedasLahm
    • 14 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Captain poll.....
    A. BHA
    B. WBA
    C. FUL
    D. lee
    E. avl

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

      B - nice way of putting it, Ings for me

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

      Im tempted by Danny Boy, even though there is less Home/Away bias I am still a bit worried by Saints at home.

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

      D because man city

    4. EmreCan Hustle
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      D

      1. saint4life
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        Captaining Ings at home is like captaining salah away, not saying it can’t work out but I wouldn’t be confident. It’s kdb for me.

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

      I think Salah looks so good at the moment that I will just captain him for almost any occasion.

      KDB is in every other game playing 6 position which is just annoying - if he was always playing 10 then it would be much more difficult question whether to captain him or Salah (or some wildcard against poor defence).

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

    with bernardo back s mahrez too risky?

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

      No, best player last match

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

      when is he back?

  10. Deer-in-headlights
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 3 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    On WC, which will get more points going forward?
    A. Ings + C. Taylor
    B. Adams + Robertson

    The article mentioned that Adams' underlying stats have been at least as good as those of Ings.
    I already have TAA.

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

      I think Adams has consistently great stats, but Ings is a world-class finisher.

      I think A

    2. Klopp's Kids
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      B

      Adams unlucky to me. Think Robertson has been playing well too.

  11. EmreCan Hustle
    • 11 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Is Hamez to Barnes a good move for free?

    Obviously it doesn't seem necessary since Everton are in good form, but its very tempting to me personally having seen Barnes get so many opportunities.

    Have DCL.

    Stick or twist?

    Thanks.

    1. Deer-in-headlights
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 3 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Yes. Barnes seems offer better value, as Hamez is an excellent "assist the assister."

      1. EmreCan Hustle
        • 11 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        Yes, perfectly summed up. I was confused about how to describe Hamez.

        Cheers.

    2. Werner Bremen
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Yes

  12. Patron
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Do we think James' time is over at rb? If Chilwell comes into team this week and with Azpi making instant difference vs WBA, do u think he'll be dropped?

    1. EmreCan Hustle
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Maybe, but James has been the only positive in the Chelsea team.

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

        cheers.

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

      I don’t think so, but I’ll have lamptey first on the bench just in case

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

        unlike Vinagre, I think James could come in as an impact sub...

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

      Nobody can tell, I'm starting him but let's see.

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

        ye let's see tonight who starts, maybe we get something from that.

    4. Mr. O'Connell
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      I'd quite like to see Chelsea line up with James and Chilwell as wing backs and a fluid front 3. Tbh I'd think of Giroud over Werner too.

      Mendy
      James Azpi Silva Zouma Chilwell
      Mount Kovacic
      Pulisic Werner Havertz

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

        If I knew Puli was about to start this gw, he would be my Son replacement instantly.

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

        Ziyech?

        1. Mr. O'Connell
          • 11 Years
          3 years, 6 months ago

          Werner was playing like he fancied a stint at centre half vs West Brom so Zouma > Zieyech and slot Werner in the back 3.

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

    Thoughts on this wildcard?

    Martinez Forster
    TAA Robertson Saiss Lamptey Mitchell
    Salah KDB Foden Soucek Stephens
    Jimenez Ings DCL

    1. Klopp's Kids
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      I'd get Castagne over Robertson
      Upgrade Foden to Barnes or Mahrez
      Maybe Guaita in goal

      1. Mr. O'Connell
        • 11 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        I think Robertson is bordering on best player in the game. Has attacking returns in 7 of last 8. Castagne does look class though.

        Front 3 looks fairly ideal (as much as I hate DCL).

        I like Soucek as a 4th mid. Quality player.

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

      Really good at the moment.

      When is Mitchell going to be replaced - what about already including that guy (Ferguson?) instead of Mitchell? Or other 4.0 playing def if there is one?

      1. Mr. O'Connell
        • 11 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        Reckon putting Ferguson in is overthinking it.

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

      I have 0.5 less SV then you i guess 😮
      Can't afford that team.

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

      I have 6 of your front 8, and two defenders.
      It’s ok, but I’m bored of it 🙂

  14. Manumana
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    a. Periera

    or

    b. Trossard

    Thxxx

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

      B - better team

    2. EmreCan Hustle
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      A

    3. Klopp's Kids
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      B

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

      I think I would go b, seen him play, hes spectacular, while Pereira manages to impress too.

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

    WILDCARD WEEK

    McCarthy - Forster
    TAA - Saiss - Justin - Mitchell - 4m
    Salah - KDB - ______ - _______ - 4.5m
    Jimenez - DCL - _________

    (a) Barnes, Zaha & Ings
    (b) Bruno, Podence & Adams
    (c) Rashford, Barnes/Zaha & Adams

    My worry about (a) is that there aren't enough 'big team' players, although Ings is better than Adams

    1. Klopp's Kids
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      A

    2. saint4life
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Ings, foden, Barnes and upgrade 4m defender to Lamptey?

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

        It could be worth making the 4th mid a bit cheaper yeah, although I'm not sure I can rely on Foden. Perhaps Matheus Pereira.

        1. saint4life
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 12 Years
          3 years, 6 months ago

          I have pereira and can’t complain but given the choice I’d take foden, I’m after his upside for that price I don’t care about his consistency. Zaha is a massive troll who seemingly plays 10x better when the transfer window is open. I’ve just seen it time and again where against ‘easy’ opposition he can go missing for 10gwks at a time.

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

    Why was it not announced that Podence was an injury doubt before GW3?

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

      Nuno is a fraud.

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

        It's always the bald ones.

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

          hahahah

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

        So Nuno just chose to hide it and not announce it?

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

      Apparently Ben Dinnery mentioned in his live video that he's not training.

    3. The Mandalorian
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      No injured players mentioned in the presser

  17. LIARS POKER
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Would you do Werner + Saka to DCL + Barnes for a -4?

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

      Yes

  18. Big boy Bowen
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    A or B please chaps?

    A) Robbo & Pereira
    B) Castagne & Barnes

    Already own TAA and Digne.

    Thanks

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

      A

      1. Big boy Bowen
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        Thanks

    2. Big boy Bowen
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Already own Rodriguez too in case he is mentioned.

  19. I SPEAK ENGELS AND DRINK GI…
    • 4 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    One week punt.. Who should I replace Werner with? Next GW WC time baby..

    I have Salah, Kdb, Bruno, Soucek
    Werner, Adams, Wilson
    And 0,5 ITB

    1. Mr. O'Connell
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Why would you wildcard away from that midfield?!

      1. Mr. O'Connell
        • 11 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        Let's see the defence.

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

      Yeah, you don't need to wildcard surely?

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

    Is Martial -> Jimenez worth a hit?

    1. 2OLEgend
      • 3 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Nope

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

    Thoughts on this WC team?

    Martinez
    TAA Robbo Castagne
    Salah KDB Barnes Pereira
    Ings DCL Maupay
    Button Anguissa Mitchell Johnson

    1. Mr. O'Connell
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Glad to see 1 week has changed the mindset from triple Wolves to 0 Wolves.

      Love the defence tho.

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

        The 4-0 thrashing will change things

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

      The starting XI looks good. I wouldn't feel comfortable without at least some cover on the bench though.

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

    A) Foden Ings

    B) Soucek Vardy

    1. Mr. O'Connell
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Soucek Ings and bank 1.5m

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

        Could do Klich > Zaha/Barnes with the 1.5 but not sure

        1. Mr. O'Connell
          • 11 Years
          3 years, 6 months ago

          Quite like Klich. 1.5m is always handy.

  23. Ray In Bruges.
    • 10 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    McCarthy (Nyland)
    TAA KWP Vinagre (Justin, Mitchell)
    Fernandes JRod Auba Traore (ASM)
    Jimenez Ings Mitrovic

    1.8 ITB, 0FT

    a) Mitrovic > DCL (-4)
    b) Traore > Bergwijn (-4)
    c) Other
    d) Stick

    1. Ray In Bruges.
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Whoops - Actually I've got KDB not Auba

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

      Easy save

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

      D) Stick
      Mitrovic had many chances vs AVL and will again vs poor defence form of Wolves. Can advice me below mate?

  24. EgyptianKing
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Mates

    Son Mitro —> Barnes Jim (-4)?

    Worth a hit?

    1. 2OLEgend
      • 3 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Thinking about the same move, but with Mahrez instead of Barnes. Mitro looked fairly good yesterday though, so I'm not covinced to take the hit tbh. Also, it's international break after this GW and with some bad luck, Jimmy could get a knock

  25. stu92
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 4 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    McCarthy
    TAA - Robbo - Holding
    KDB - Bruno - J.Rod - Periera - Soucek
    Martial - Jimenez
    (4.0 - Doherty - Johnson - Davis)

    A) Doherty > Saiss/Semedo, drop Soucek
    B) Martial > Adams
    C) bank transfer, assess Holding/Doherty/Martial for GW5

  26. nod_dinho
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Some help please lads:
    Werner+havertz to vardy + barnes (Zaha) or Ings and Barnes.

    Ings and Barnes leaves exact funds for Justin to Robbo...

    1. Nate(U)dog(ie)
      • 3 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Sounds good, Chelsea are a bit all over the place so far, Zaha will be good to have in for Palace's fixtures from GW5 (actually really from this week given Chelsea's defending at the weekend) and Robbo has been excellent so far.

  27. HNI
    • 10 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Which of these look best for next few Gws?

    1) Mahrez + Werner
    2) Mahrez + Vardy (-4)
    3) Jiminez + Werner (-4)

    Currently on 3 as unsure on how long is Mahrez nailed for

    1. Ray In Bruges.
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      B. Silva is supposed to be back very soon. Not sure how the Vardy injury will affect him this GW so 3 looks sound to me!

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

        Prob the middle option mate

  28. Dacra
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    THis week, my team cant do any worse. I like it, it just doesnt score points.

    Martinez (4)
    VVD - James - Saiss (Lamptey, Mitchell)
    Salah - Kdb - Foden - Podence - Havertz
    Jiminez - Ings (Brewster)

    1.2itb
    0ft

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

    If podence is ruled out, what would you do here? 0.2mitb.

    Bench him and play lamptey at Everton?

    Martinez (forster)
    Taa saiss James (lamptey Mitchell)
    Sarah kdb foden podence (burke)
    Werner jiminez dcl

    Thanks

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

      FT?

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

        Yes 1 ft

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

          Bench him I suppose

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

      The above team is what I am gonna get after -4 this gw! Podence injury doesnt seem serious for Nuno to mention in press conference on Friday. I will hold regardless as not much options at 5.7mn. Can advice me above mate?

  30. bootsmanus
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Do we think Zaha is on penalties now?

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

      As long as Mili is out of the team