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. davies
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Assuming the transfer goes through, and all are fit, which option?

    A) Pulisic Brewster (352)
    B) Burke Ings (343)

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

      B

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

      B

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

      B for now.
      Can get A afterwards when Puli is fit

    4. Pukki Blinders
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      A but Puli isn't fit

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

    Is it worth removing Mitro for a hit?

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

      Bloody tempting isn’t it. I guess it just takes one ‘handball’ against wolves though.

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

      No

    3. The Ejiptian King
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      He had a ton of attempts last night but no good chances, if only Fulham had someone that could actually cross because they definitely attempt them enough, I think Tete is their best but he went off injured.

    4. Andre W
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      No. Yes Fulham aren't great but he will be involved in the majority of their goals this season.

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

      No

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

    Whats everyone doing with Son then?

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

      I would wait on news, international break means he could be back by GW5 or 6

  4. ShaunGoater123
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    save the transfer here for after the international break:

    McCarthy
    TAA / Justin / Bellerin
    Salah / KDB / Soucek / Rodriguez
    Jimenez / Adams / Werner

    Button / Doherty / Bissouma / MItchell

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

      Save good tea.

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

        Team

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

    Totally stuck with this team..

    Ramsdale
    KWP, Davis, TAA
    Salah, Son*, KdB, Soucek
    DCL, Wilson, Werner

    Steer,-Webster, Taylor, Bissouma

    1 FT, 0.0 itb

    Time to take a hit?

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

      Just get Son out to Hamez and you are good.

      1. FC Hakkebøf
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        Son out for Mahrez could be a good move

        1. The Count of Monte Cristo
          • 11 Years
          3 years, 6 months ago

          I like this move.

    2. the dom 1
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Son > Barnes

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

        1 goal and assist in 12 goals doesn't seem really convincing, no?

        1. the dom 1
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 9 Years
          3 years, 6 months ago

          Nope but he could have had 2 last GW easily 😉

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

      Son to Mahrez for me as well ....

      Definitely don't need a hit with that team.

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

    help with this

    A. Werner (not playin 9, No pens) to Ings ( 9, Pens, WBA next)

    B Roll the FT

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

      A

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

      Will probably do A myself, Lampard just can't make it happen

    3. The Count of Monte Cristo
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      I've been on B for a few days but the more I think about it the more I lean towards A.

      Having 2 FT's over the int'l break would be nice once we get another week of information on this ridiculous start to the season.

      Gun to my head, A.

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

      A

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

      A

    6. Pukki Blinders
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Werner could play 9 if no Tammy and could have pens if no Jorginho.

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

        Jorginho will be back in the XI and Tammy scores every game he plays, with Werner lack of confidence I can't see Lampard Bench Tammy until Pulli and Ziyech are back

        1. Pukki Blinders
          • 4 Years
          3 years, 6 months ago

          Scores every game he plays but he was abysmal against wba, missed too many chances.

  7. FC Hakkebøf
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    (RP - no love)

    Best option here?

    A) Son -> Mahrez
    B) Son + Davies -> Foden + Robertson -4
    C) Mitrovic + Son -> Jimenez + Foden -4
    D) Son + Podence -> Mahrez + Foden -4

    Team:
    McCarthy
    TAA Saiss Justin
    Salah KDB Son* Podence*
    Werner DCL Mitrovic*
    ____
    4.0 Davies* Ferguson Bissouma

    1 FT 0.5 itb

    TA

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

      B

    2. RAFA THE GAFFA
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      A or C

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

    Do we think that Saiss is nailed on?

    Looking at the Wolves forums (https://www.molineuxmix.co.uk/forum/index.php?threads/team-vs-fulham.338162/), it seems as though most Wolves fans want him to be dropped.

    1. ShaunGoater123
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      can't see who he would be dropped for so think he keeps his place. but it is a concern

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

        Hoever is who a lot of Wolves fans want.

        Bennett and Kilman are also options.

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

        Dendocker and Marcal when fit are options at CB too

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

      Damn, 8 lineups in an not a sign of Saiss

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

      I would say 80-20 mid term so I think it is realistic to be bit scared.

    4. I Member
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      I don't think he is. Said on a previous page that Coady is a better pick due to nailedness but the Saiss owners didn't want to hear it. He's been poor and they have Hoever, Dendoncker, Marcal, Bennett and Kilman who can play instead of him. Boly and Coady are absolutely nailed. If Nuno decides to change one of the CBs it will be Saiss.

    5. Pukki Blinders
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Shame the fans aren't responsible for the team selections then hey

  9. The Count of Monte Cristo
    • 11 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Worth just saving FT this week even though I do want to get rid of Davies? Do so post-int'l-break with 2FT and more flexibility?

    McCarthy
    TAA -- Justin -- C.Taylor
    Salah (c) -- KDB -- B.Fernandes -- Souček
    Werner -- Mitrovic -- C.Wilson

    4.0 -- B.Davies -- Mitchell -- Bissouma [1FT + 0.3m ITB]

    1. Last Raulist Alive
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      I want to do the same and will save FT. I have a very similar team and I'm benching Davies next GW. Having more flexibility and not using him next match are the reasons why I'll wait.

  10. ClaireT
    • 14 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    So Vardy is predicted to change price tonight, would you do Werner & ASM to Vardy & Pereira for -4?

    McCarthy, Button
    Saiss, TAA, Justin, Holding, Lascelles
    Foden, Salah, Bruno, ASM, Reed
    Jimi, DCL, Werner

    1. the dom 1
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      think im doing a - 4 for Werner & Som > Vardy & Barnes myself

      1. the dom 1
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        Son*

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

          Thank you 🙂

    2. AC/DC AFC
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Yes

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

    Just out of interest, would you WC this?

    McCarthy
    TAA KWP Taylor
    KDB Bruno Hamez Podence
    Werner Jimenez Mitro

    Button Doherty Mitchell Reed, no FT, 1.5m ITB

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

      no

    2. The Count of Monte Cristo
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      You've got a decent enough squad, Doherty on the bench and 1.5m ITB - stick with it for a bit.

      With the massive variance in results, no. of goals scored per game and player performances so far I do not think a Wildcard is quite worth it right now. Too much randomness going on and would personally like to see how things settle down in the next month or two and use it then with more knowledge.

      I have no Everton, no Wolves, no Ings and no Vardy (see above) so I am worried too but I just feel like I can muddle my way with maybe a couple of hits in coming month or so which is not as 'costly' as a WC for me personally.

      1. The Count of Monte Cristo
        • 11 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        Admittedly, I only concern myself with ML's, not OR. Some competitors in ML's have used WC so I'm happy to ride along without using it for now even if it means I'm slightly behind them.

      2. The Ejiptian King
        • 5 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        The plan was always to wait until the transfer window closes before using WC but it's so tempting after an awful start.

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

      No

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

    Rashford or Mahrez?

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

    Mount anyone? Liked the way he played against WBA

    1. Pukki Blinders
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      May be dropped when Puli/Ziyech return

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

    Better option:

    a) 433 with Robbo, TAA, Justin, Lamptey (4.5 mid on becnh)
    b) 343 with Robbo, Digne, Trossard, Lamptey/Justin (one of them on bench)

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

      B

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

      A

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

      B

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

      B

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

    Who to ship ASM out for in this side?

    McCarthy - Steer
    TAA - Saiss - Lascelles - Mitchell - Ferguson
    KDB - Salah - Fernandes - ASM - Bissouma
    Jimi - DCL - Mitro

    ASM >
    A) Perreria
    B) Trossard
    C) Klich/Costa
    D) Townsend
    E) Lundstram

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

      Klich/Harrison

    2. The Wanton Trader
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      B, looked great

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

    Trying to decide between Pereira WBA and Trossard. Already have Maupay and Lampey. Too much Brighton to go with Trossard?

  17. Neo-Viper
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Bad week the last one.
    How do you like the look for the next?

    McCarthy
    Taa CTaylor Justin
    Podence KDB Salah Hamez
    DCL Vardy Mitro

    Button Soucek Mitchel Bavies

  18. Twisted Melon
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    RMWCT

    Martinez
    James Justin TAA Mitchell Dunne
    Salah KDB Klich Podence Stephens
    Vardy Jimenez Ings

    Worth downgrading Jimi to DCL to upgrade Klich to Barnes?

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

      Who is the 5th defender alongside James Justin, TAA, Mitchell & Dunne?

      1. Twisted Melon
        • 9 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        James & Justin

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

          I'd downgrade Vardy -> DCL, to free up some cash.

          Upgrade one of the cheap mids.

          Also, none of James, Justin, Mitchell & Dunne are nailed for the long term.

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

      Jimi has really good fixtures coming up. Maybe downgrade Ings or Vardy instead.

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

        Ha ha ha! In all my years here, is this the worst advice I've ever read????

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

      A WC squad needs to be for the long term. You've got a disastrous defence with TAA the only one truly nailed. That really needs to go back to the drawing board. Podence is also suspect. 3 Mids and your 3 strikers are excellent, however.

    4. Warby84
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      I would stick but get lamptey in for Justin!!!

  19. thom830g
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Got 0,5 ITB and 1 FT.

    a) Son -> James Rodriguez (next week Werner -> Kane)
    b) Son -> Rashford
    c) Son -> Zaha

    Team is

    McCarthy
    TAA - Saiss - Justin - James
    Salah - KDB - Son
    Wilson - Werner - Che Adams

    (4m - Podence - Vinagre - Bissouma)

    1. thom830g
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Or d) Son - Mahrez (and Werner -> Kane next week)

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

      I would go Mahrez. Think City will hit back with a vengeance.

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

    I have Adams & Werner and have used my FT replacing Son. I now have £3.4m itb. Should I:

    A) Adams > DCL (-4pts)
    B) Werner > Vardy (-4pts)
    C) Hold

    ta

    1. thom830g
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      C

  21. yosim
    • 4 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    thinking ahead... Robbo double up with TAA or Vardy instead ?

    1. Pukki Blinders
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Bit of a price difference there

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

      Vardy on Pen so Robbo vardy

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

        can only do one, no funds for Robbo and Vardy and TAA
        can see Liverpool conceding the odd goal this season, don't forsee too many CS so might go Vardy

  22. AppleDunk
    • 10 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Who to replace Son?

    A) Zaha
    B) H. Barnes
    C) Trossard
    D) Klich

    1. the dom 1
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      something is jumping at me for B.

      see my post below lol

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

        Popular question!

        I'm leaning towards A or D due to pen duties.

        1. the dom 1
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 9 Years
          3 years, 6 months ago

          Zaha is a good pick too. Dont fancy Leeds v City this GW though.

          saying that I have Bamford lol

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

      D or Mahrez

  23. the dom 1
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Best replacement for Son pls?

    a. Barnes
    b. Maddison
    c. Zaha
    d. Mount
    e. Hamez

    Using Free Transfer

    Cheers

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

      f. mahrez

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

        bilva is back in training

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

          i see foden left out if bilva is in

      2. the dom 1
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        already have KDB & Foden fam 😉

        1. Salah’s Sonnet
          • 12 Years
          3 years, 6 months ago

          This is what i was wondering to partner KDB and Foden but may be overkill and bernado back in training also

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

          ok cool then i would go for rodriguez

          1. the dom 1
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 9 Years
            3 years, 6 months ago

            Hamez or Barnes at present for me.

  24. MGMT
    • 11 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Who do you think will take PK duties @Chelsea without Jorginho?

    Havertz 13/13 100% effectiveness
    Werner 13/16. 81%

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

      Did Werner not do that at Leipzig

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

        So did Havertz @leverkusen

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

      Werner

    3. Pukki Blinders
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Werner

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

    Thinking of going Ings over Jimi.
    Anyone else?

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

      Well I've brought Ings in to captain him, but I'm hanging onto Jimi.

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

        Just had a peek at what I assume is your team.

        Where's the power defence?

        Nice call on Meslier. He looks one very good goalie.

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

          I wildcarded it out. Probably a mistake to lose the Liverpool defenders, but it was looking like there are too many goals and too few clean sheets. It's the penalty controversy that's got to me - look closely and you'll see my front 7 are all penalty-takers.

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

            Yep noted that

            Holding firm here and actually upgraded VVD to Robbo on WC last week

            Way I see it is that actual handball pens are relatively few - one a week on average. Don't see that interfering much with cs. Also fair chance that Robbo and TAA will benefit as attackers putting the ball into the box and getting FPL assists from pens 🙂

      2. the dom 1
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        Werner > Ings?

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

          That's what I've done, yeh.

          1. The Ejiptian King
            • 5 Years
            3 years, 6 months ago

            I'm tempted to do that for a hit to cap.

    2. Pukki Blinders
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Nope

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

      Jimi has great fixtures and better team

  26. RAFA THE GAFFA
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    I took a -4 for Saiss last week, and now people are saying he could be dropped 😆

    1. Salah’s Sonnet
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Haha i know, it’s nonsense, going nowhere for mw

      1. Salah’s Sonnet
        • 12 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        Me*

      2. I Member
        • 8 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        You not wanting it to happen doesn't make it nonsense.

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

      I am a bit concerned about that. He stays in my squad, but I've made sure I've got cover on the bench.

    3. Pukki Blinders
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      hits for a defender ouch

      1. RAFA THE GAFFA
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        I was drunk. 🙂

        1. Warby84
          • 8 Years
          3 years, 6 months ago

          Haha, that’s how my Wildcard got activated

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

    Seeing very little Bamford talk here

    All but got him on WC last week ahead of DCL and not really clear I made the right decision. Leeds are going to create bucket loads of chances and don't see the evidence that he is a worse finisher than DCL right now. Both have poor history and are developing players so not much inclined to read too much into that history.

    Decent saving of course.

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

      Bamford is a 60-70 minute substitute waiting to happen... Even Bielsa said it post-match that it was a mistake that he kept playing the game. Not sure he is nailed Long term

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

        Interesting point - missed that comment

        As a player - not goalscorer - Bamford works really well in the Bielsa system. He did look knackered afterwards mind - simply because he gets through so much work shifting across the front line. Perhaps early subs will happen. But he's cheap enough still.

        Just can't shake the feeling that he is actually much better than given credit for - more or less the player people thought he might be a couple of seasons back.

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

        I read between the lines there - Bielsa simply not wanting to humiliate the substitute being substituted.

        I think Bamford will turn out to be similar to DCL - unsustainable hauls but both a heck of a lot better than what we assumed pre-season. I think they're also both great value even with their price rises. The problem for me is I just can't fit them in my front 3 - it's currently Ings, Jimi and Richarlison.

    2. Pukki Blinders
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Conversion rate last season was 15%
      Currently it's about triple that...

      Doesn't sound sustainable to me

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

        No it's not

        But DCL was incredibly wasteful last season too - part of my initial point. Don't see either sustaining their current hit rate. Question I'm looking at is best value.

        Point I make just below is that I'm looking at that spot as a position where I avoid transfers where possible. DCL at 7 plus is a fairly serious investment - Bamford I can afford to blank.

        1. Pukki Blinders
          • 4 Years
          3 years, 6 months ago

          Different types of players though, with different players supplying them. Ancelotti has clearly worked with DCL on what his role is in the team... and will score loads of tap ins this season. All about positioning for DCL more so than his finishing ability.

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

      Yeah...I really wanted him for GW 1 but now I fear I've missed the boat with the price rises

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

        Likewise - sort of

        He was in and out of my GW1 squad as the punt option. But currently have DCL and looking at value and potential upgrade in midfield from 1.5 mill or so saving I think I may go there yet.

        Have Soucek in midfield and conceptually I wouldn't mind rotating them as 7th attacker. Both offer pretty fair value. Fairly limited expectations is all here for me. They'd be in for the long haul and not especially form dependent. A position where I'd avoid all but inevitable transfers. DCL is much more of an investment on current funds.

        Other option I'm considering is Antonio but that would be a WH double up in that position so less tempting.

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

    https://www.premierleague.com/news/1848038

    Way to rub salt on the wound

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

      Well, a wildcard is like a puppy at Christmas

  29. llmja
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Mitrovic/Son to -​4
    A.Mahrez+Maupay
    B.Barn+Ings
    C.Barn+DCL

    Werner/Son to -​4
    D.Maupay+KDB

    Have Sterling and Salah

  30. FPL Theorist
    • 4 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Villa-Liverpool score predictions?

    1. Warby84
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      0-3

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

      1-2

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

      1-0 Villa

      Grealish pen

    4. the dom 1
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      0-4