Scout Notes

A return to form for Man United’s FPL assets or a papering over cracks?

Newcastle United 1-4 Manchester United

  • Goals: Luke Shaw (£4.9m) own goal | Harry Maguire (£5.4m), Bruno Fernandes (£10.5m), Aaron Wan-Bissaka (£5.4m), Marcus Rashford (£9.5m)
  • Assists: Juan Mata (£5.9m), Fernandes, Rashford x2
  • Bonus: Fernandes x3 Rashford x2 Karl Darlow (£5.0m) x1

Manchester United began the long climb back to credibility with a deserved, if not entirely convincing, win over Newcastle.

The game was a surprisingly entertaining affair considering visiting manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer could have set up his side simply to avoid another 6-1 Spursageddon, while his opposite number, Steve Bruce, has ‘stay in the game and try and nick a goal’ spliced into his footballing DNA.

Even so, most of the goals came late, with the visitors only taking the lead in the 86th minute of a match they dominated in terms of attempts (28 v 7) while never completely negating Newcastle’s own attacking threat.

But the 4-1 victory did involve decent returns for all three of the winning side’s most popular Fantasy Premier League (FPL) assets and included more reminders that owning Red Devils defenders is, currently, a foolish enterprise.

Fernandes To The Fore

By far the most-owned FPL star on the pitch was Man United’s Bruno Fernandes (£10.5m), and his 21% ownership walked away with a tidy 11-point haul that could have been so much better.

The midfielder finished off a superb team move to make the score 2-1, finding the net from an acute angle courtesy of a Marcus Rashford (£9.5m) assist.

That made it three goals in as many Gameweeks for Fernandes, but he also missed his first penalty in England (at the 11th attempt) thanks to a save from the brilliant Karl Darlow (£5.0m) and was denied an earlier goal via VAR.

Some of that pain was offset by an assist for Rashford’s last-gasp goal and the maximum bonus award and his 31 points for the season, from just four matches, puts him in the top 10 for FPL midfielders. Of the United players, only Rashford comes close to such a lofty position, which underlines how vital Fernandes is to the side.

Even with Chelsea and Arsenal up next, more FPL managers are slowly coming round to buying him in – he’s currently just inside the top 15 for Gameweek 6 purchases – as he continues to show last year’s explosive entrance into English football was not a fluke.

Rashford Revival

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Solskjaer made five changes from the side thrashed by Spurs, among them the benching of Paul Pogba (£7.9m) and Daniel James (£6.4m) being handed a rare start.

But the key decision involved who would replace Anthony Martial (£8.8m), suspended for three matches after his dismissal against Tottenham, up front.

One candidate, Mason Greenwood (£7.3m), didn’t even make the squad, an omission the manager explained post-match.

Mason wasn’t fit to play, so we had to leave him out. We hope he will recover quickly.

That meant Rashford, an FPL midfielder this season, stepped up. And he delivered.

A goal, two assists – he also set up Aaron Wan-Bissaka‘s (£5.4m) first-ever senior strike – and two bonus points helped him to a double-digit haul enjoyed by just 5.8% of FPL bosses.

The fact that only two of his team-mates – Fernandes and Wan-Bissaka – are owned by more managers shows just how little Fantasy faith Solskjaer’s side is inspiring.

The team’s defensive frailties are plain to see, but so is their attacking intent – their 57 attempts this season is not far behind the likes of Everton (64) and Chelsea (65), only from four games, not five.

Cracks, Meet Paper

Wan-Bissaka’s surprise goal helped hand his owners a very welcome eight points, while Harry Maguire (£5.4m) ended a trying week or ten with the same haul thanks to his equaliser, from a Juan Mata (£5.9m) corner, in the first half.

Solskjaer made all the right post-match noises about Maguire’s character, while his Wan-Bissaka comments played up the full-back’s attacking threat.

It was a cross! No, he was due his goal. We wanted him higher up the pitch, making runs in behind. It was great for him.

But anyone seriously thinking of buying into United’s defence should think again.

The backline is currently shipping three goals a game on average and even managed to make Newcastle’s toothless attack look threatening.

The Magpies went into the match having had only eight shots on target across their first four games. They had four against Man United and it took a couple of great saves from David de Gea (£5.5m) to deny Allan Saint-Maximin (£5.3m) and then Callum Wilson (£6.5m).

Yes, the goal the visitors did concede – after just two minutes – was unlucky, Luke Shaw (£4.9m) deflecting an Emil Krafth (£4.4m) cross over de Gea and in.

But a side allowing 14 big chances this season – for context, Newcastle have conceded eight from a game more – clearly lacks balance, whatever Solskjaer might have claimed following Saturday’s win.

We have so many games coming up and you pick a team that you think is going to get a result in that game. You look at the opposition and you look at yourself and what is the best balance and I thought we found the right one today.

Darlow Blow

Fernandes and Rashford took most of the plaudits (and bonus), but the true hero on Tyneside was home keeper Darlow, who produced a string of fine saves as well as that penalty stop.

A single bonus award meant he limped off with eight points and a knock picked up following a clash with Rashford.

One clean sheet, a penalty save and 27 other stops this season – no keeper has made more – has taken him to the top of FPL’s scoring chart for goalkeepers.

But boss Bruce is not entirely sure he’ll be back for a Gameweek 6 trip to Wolves.

He’s taken a hell of a blow. We hope that he’s not too bad, but it’s one of those difficult ones to assess straight away. Until we see the scans and how he is, then we won’t really know, but it’s fair to say that he’s very sore.

Martin Dubravka (£4.9m) is possibly out until December with a heel issue, meaning Newcastle could be down to the bare bones in goal, with Mark Gillespie (£4.5m) the next in line for a start.

Not that any Magpies goalkeeper is likely to be the choice of many FPL managers – no team has allowed more shots (86) or attempts on target (36) than Bruce’s men.


Newcastle United XI (4-5-1): Darlow; Krafth, Fernandez, Lascelles, Lewis; Hayden (Schar 49′), Shelvey, Hendrick (Almiron 88′), Saint-Maximin, Joelinton (Fraser 73′); Wilson. 

Manchester United XI (4-3-3): de Gea; Wan-Bissaka, Lindelöf, Maguire, Shaw; McTominay, Fred (Pogba 69′), Mata (Matic 90′); Bruno Fernandes, James (van de Beek 76′), Rashford.

MEMBERS ANALYSIS

LESSONS LEARNED FROM FPL GAMEWEEK 5

2,166 Comments Post a Comment
  1. Tingate
    • 10 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Guaita
    TAA - Lamptey - Robertson
    Sterling - Foden - Salah - Podence
    Jiménez - Wood - Richarlison

    Forster - James - Mitchell - Burke

    £0M ITB 1FT

    Best way to get Kane? With Richy can put him in then Jimi down to a 5.7M but no idea who to get?! Dont want to take out TAA or Robbo before their next two home games. Thanks

    1. Tingate
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Or could get Aguero and Watkins

      1. FPL Blow-In
        • 11 Years
        3 years, 5 months ago

        I wouldn’t sell Jimenez before Newcastle either. Sterling downgrade? Or wait another week and then do Trent downgrade with 2ft

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

      Brewster is probably your only option to downgrade Jimenez to in that price range but I wouldn't do it considering the next fixtures of both. I think you should downgrade a Liverpool striker or get someone else for Richarlison instead of Kane.

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

        Liverpool defender*

      2. Tingate
        • 10 Years
        3 years, 5 months ago

        Yeah might just get DCL I guess with my FT

  2. FPL Blow-In
    • 11 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Kane V Salah for the armband next he will be tough. Have to see how poor Burnley are tomorrow. Hopefully Pereira puts a few in the back of the net.

    1. Captain Vantastic™
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Salah easily.

      1. FPL Blow-In
        • 11 Years
        3 years, 5 months ago

        Why so confident that he will out score Kane?

      2. Baps hunter
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 6 Years
        3 years, 5 months ago

        Not so easily

    2. Andre W
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      True, but I'm going for Salah. So reliable at home and I'll reckon he gets at least a brace

    3. Steve The Spud
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Burnley getting back to strength atm, I don’t think it’ll be that easy for spurs

    4. Big boy Bowen
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Although it may not mean much right now, I think I’m leaning towards Home players, so Salah

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

    Is it worth investing/changing the defence? I have 1 FT.

    Ryan/McCarthy
    Justin/Holding/Digne/Mitchell/KWP
    Hames/Son/Salah/Zaha/Soucek
    Jiminez/Kane/DCL

    1. DARE TO BISCAN
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Keeper, or KWP to AVL def

      1. HippY
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        3 years, 5 months ago

        I am considering a diabolical -8 to do Holding/KWP/Soucek to Regulion/4.0/Bissouma

        1. Bennerman
          • 5 Years
          3 years, 5 months ago

          That is filthy. Surely sleep on it

          1. HippY
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 13 Years
            3 years, 5 months ago

            Yea definitely not something I'll do today, but the wheels are coming off the backline slowly it seems, don't want it too out of hand

            1. Bennerman
              • 5 Years
              3 years, 5 months ago

              I have three of those myself (Holding, KWP, Mitchell) and for what it's worth, I'm not planning to change any this week (unless maybe I find out Holding is out for ages).

              Holding I was waiting anyway for good fixtures in a bit, KWP has a couple of good fixtures coming I think, and Mitchell I imagine lasts at least one more game.

        2. DARE TO BISCAN
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 5 Years
          3 years, 5 months ago

          Damn hippies

  4. Captain Vantastic™
    • 12 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Would you do Barnes to Grealish for a hit?

    1. FFSbet.com
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      no

    2. Railwayman
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Hard call. Maybe yes if you plan to have Grealish for the long term.

    3. THFC4LIFE
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Tempted to do that move myself

  5. Ninjaa
    • 13 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Vardy to Aguero for free?

    1. RAFA THE GAFFA
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      I like it

    2. You've got red on you.
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Yup could be the start of something beautiful

  6. You've got red on you.
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Please help me narrow this down.

    a) Sterling, Grealish and Trossard

    b) Sterling, Grealish and Antonio

    c) Sterling, Rodriguez and Bissouma/Mitchell/Brewster

    d) Sterling, Trossard and Watkins

    e) Kane, Rodriguez and Trossard

    1. RAFA THE GAFFA
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      B or E

      1. You've got red on you.
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        3 years, 5 months ago

        Thanks

    2. Andre W
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      E

      1. You've got red on you.
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        3 years, 5 months ago

        Cheers

    3. Big boy Bowen
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      E

      1. You've got red on you.
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        3 years, 5 months ago

        You would say that

        1. Big boy Bowen
          • 7 Years
          3 years, 5 months ago

          It’s mainly because of Rodriguez actually, and given I wouldn’t want to start Bissouma etc it’s naturally E by elimination

    4. Dexters Laboratory
      • 3 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      B or E ... E slightly more

    5. You've got red on you.
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      The fact I already have Son doesn't change any of your minds?

      1. FFSbet.com
        • 8 Years
        3 years, 5 months ago

        Maybe B then,will need City attack cover

    6. FFSbet.com
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      B or E 50/50

    7. You've got red on you.
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Appreciate all the answers.

  7. RAFA THE GAFFA
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Best move here? 3.3itb.

    A. Ings >> Kane
    B. Bissouma >> Grealish
    C. Davis >> Maupay

    McCarthy
    TAA, Mitchell, Saiss
    Pulisic, Salah, Rodríguez, Son, Biss
    DCL, Ings
    (Nyland, Davies, Mitchell, Davis)

    1. You've got red on you.
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      B

    2. Magic Zico
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      A no question when they are explosive

      1. RAFA THE GAFFA
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 5 months ago

        Means playing Bissouma or keeping with the dreadful 4 at the back!!

        1. Magic Zico
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 5 Years
          3 years, 5 months ago

          Bissouma v WBA should be fine. Week after need to downgrade somewhere to get a decent 5th midfielder or 4th defender.

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

      A

      1. RAFA THE GAFFA
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 5 months ago

        Means 4 at the back with 3 high risk poor defenders. And also potentially playing Bissouma. Is A really wise?

    4. TheDragon
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      A is very tempting but as it stands you are basically playing with 10 of starting Bissouma so I’d go B given Villa fixtures

      1. RAFA THE GAFFA
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 5 months ago

        Yes exactly. A would be great but I’m on 4 at the back at the minute and it’s horrible. So not I’ll have to play Bissouma. Huge chance Davies, Mitchell don’t play next week and Justin has Arsenal

        1. TheDragon
          • 5 Years
          3 years, 5 months ago

          Part of the reason I wildcarded this week was to get away from
          The 4 at the back I was trapped in.

          Given the number of goals 4 at the back is a killer so need to start moving away from it

          1. TheDragon
            • 5 Years
            3 years, 5 months ago

            I think you should seriously consider wildcarding

  8. King Kohli
    • 11 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Which is the best move here to fund Ings > Kane?

    A. Sterling > Son
    B. Sterling > James Rodriguez
    C. TAA + Barnes > 4.5 def + James Rodriguez (-4)

    Have 2 FT.

    1. FPL_trail_runner
      • 3 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Ekk

      I would say you need longterm all of Son, J Rodriguez and possibly Kane

      Where is your money tied up?

      1. King Kohli
        • 11 Years
        3 years, 5 months ago

        Agreed.

        Martinez
        TAA Robbo Castagne
        Salah Sterling Barnes Pereira
        Ings DCL Maupay
        Steer Anguissa Mitchell Johnson
        2 FT 0.1 ITB

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

      Just downgrade Barnes to 4.5 or whatever is the max you can downgrade to? I wouldn't sell Sterling or TAA this GW.

  9. IRBOX ⚽
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Ings to Kane or Aguero for free?

    1. ZeBestee
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Agueroooooooooooo!

    2. FPL Blow-In
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      I’d love a punt on Aguero but seems mad to go without Kane.

    3. TheDragon
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Obviously the logics choice is Kane. But that doesn’t mean It’ll work out!

  10. The Overthinker
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    So many options to choose from to select 1 MIDFIELDER below 8.8

    Who would you pick and why?

    1. FPL_trail_runner
      • 3 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      After next week, Pulisic

      1. George Sillett
        • 8 Years
        3 years, 5 months ago

        Why after next week ? Has up against Man U car crash defence.

      2. Party time
          3 years, 5 months ago

          After next week?

          You really think Utd are good enough??

          1. FPL_trail_runner
            • 3 Years
            3 years, 5 months ago

            I meant ideally

            If you have a transfer then get him

            1. George Sillett
              • 8 Years
              3 years, 5 months ago

              Why ideally ? Surely ideally this week.

              1. FPL_trail_runner
                • 3 Years
                3 years, 5 months ago

                Depends on the team set up and other issues

                If your fine then go for it

                1. The Overthinker
                  • 7 Years
                  3 years, 5 months ago

                  Definitely on wc

      3. TheDragon
        • 5 Years
        3 years, 5 months ago

        Rodriguez for now

        Potentially Pulisic or Havertz of Chelsea attack starts to click

        1. The Overthinker
          • 7 Years
          3 years, 5 months ago

          Choosing the one from Chelsea midfield is difficult.

          Havertz. Pulisic. Ziyech. All good options

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

            Maybe that’s why they’re not that great options after all.

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

              It’s like Citys «good options». You never know who is going to play and who is going to score points.

            2. FPL_trail_runner
              • 3 Years
              3 years, 5 months ago

              Havertz or Pulisic i feel are the ones

              I was surprised by Havertz nice advanced positions yesterday

            3. The Overthinker
              • 7 Years
              3 years, 5 months ago

              I like this point...

              Is it better to ignore??

      4. GreennRed
        • 12 Years
        3 years, 5 months ago

        Pulisic, Grealish,

    2. FFSbet.com
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Had exact money do double up TAA + Robbo now will go without Pool defense probably.

      TAA/Robbo owners whats the plan ?

      1. TheDragon
        • 5 Years
        3 years, 5 months ago

        I only own Robbo so will hold given fixtures are great and will see how they go.

        Don’t think the defensive double up can be justified now though

      2. DA Minnion (Former great)
        • 11 Years
        3 years, 5 months ago

        Would keep Robbo

      3. Orion
        • 13 Years
        3 years, 5 months ago

        keep

      4. FPL_trail_runner
        • 3 Years
        3 years, 5 months ago

        Its a toss up

        Do i think they are value long term? Possibly not

        For next 2 weeks, taking a hit to move them seems wrong, but ive been saying that for 2 weeks now and been wrong

    3. GreennRed
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Coufal, worth a watch. Could be good bad or indifferent but worth a watch.

      1. Party time
          3 years, 5 months ago

          Lmaoo... No!

      2. RAFA THE GAFFA
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 5 months ago

        God I hate my team haha. Time to log off. See you all Friday 🙂

        1. Party time
            3 years, 5 months ago

            Still one more game to go

            1. Pipermaru
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 9 Years
              3 years, 5 months ago

              You're right the other one looks so disgusting it's not worth mentioning 😉

              1. Party time
                  3 years, 5 months ago

                  😆

                  4 players in that fixture for me

                  1. Pipermaru
                    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                    • 9 Years
                    3 years, 5 months ago

                    Green arrow incoming!

                    1. Party time
                        3 years, 5 months ago

                        Hopefully 🙂

              2. Magic Zico
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                • 5 Years
                3 years, 5 months ago

                Hate and love are so close to each other 😉

            2. Iceball
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 9 Years
              3 years, 5 months ago

              Decided to get Sterling for KDB that worked better than Pulisic or Grealish. But now hard to get Kane without some downgrade. Give Sterling next 2 and then downgrade him and upgrade Jimenez to Kane before WBA? Or panic and just get Kane whatever it takes?

              1. The Overthinker
                • 7 Years
                3 years, 5 months ago

                Give sterling time

            3. Litts
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 14 Years
              3 years, 5 months ago

              I think I may need to get on the rough with the smooth with this.

              Forgot to do my team on Saturday morning.
              Had De Bruyne Captain and vice captain was Werner. Also means that Son came off my bench. 27 points to come off the bench and 77 with Semedo to play

              https://fantasy.premierleague.com/entry/465192/event/5

              1. TheDragon
                • 5 Years
                3 years, 5 months ago

                It’s a skill game....

                Congrats 🙂

              2. Litts
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                • 14 Years
                3 years, 5 months ago

                *76

            4. LSK
              • 5 Years
              3 years, 5 months ago

              KDB and Jimenez to Salah and DCL worth a hit?

              Obviously Jimenez has a good fixture but Salah and DCL are good long term options

              1. No Professionals
                • 6 Years
                3 years, 5 months ago

                Yes and captain salah

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

              1 Wilson + Havertz > DCL + Rodriguez -4?
              2. Havertz > Rodriguez
              3. Keep holding off on Everton for now (which been doing for weeks!)

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

              For those struggling

              Realistically at some point we have to admit the current teams in the top 10k are consistent enough to be worth changing towards

              Its seems at this stage more unlikely that Cheap defence + Son Salah Hamez Kane DCL etc will stop returning than the old favorites
              of TAA Sterling Aguero will suddenly defy their problems and stats and come good

              And even if they do come good the current template options are cheaper and may match them

              Its making me consider to take some hits to have a close to top 10k template

              1. TheDragon
                • 5 Years
                3 years, 5 months ago

                The day is darkest before the dawn

                We are only 5 weeks in - patience is still a key part of this game

                1. FPL_trail_runner
                  • 3 Years
                  3 years, 5 months ago

                  Yep but..

                  This has echoes of last year about

                  Lundstram not being able to maintain his form, nor Vardy, nor Kdb over Sterling

                  1. TheDragon
                    • 5 Years
                    3 years, 5 months ago

                    Kane, Son, Salah, Eodriguez, DCL are all 100% excellent long term picks

                    1. FPL_trail_runner
                      • 3 Years
                      3 years, 5 months ago

                      Yep

                      I have 4/5 .

                      To get Kane i need to sell one of TAA or Sterling for a hit

                      Its adjusting to that reality which is the issue.

              2. No Professionals
                • 6 Years
                3 years, 5 months ago

                What has sterling done wrong?!

                1. FPL_trail_runner
                  • 3 Years
                  3 years, 5 months ago

                  City underlying attacking stats have been down

                  They are also attacking in a non productive manner - high ball retention and very few low crosses from wide areas to cut back for the easy tap ins they were doing alot of in past 3 years

                  And he costs 11.5mil

                  I have him. But its an ongoing debate. I havent been very impressed with them this year overall.

                  It could easily be the same old 3 year and tired cycle story , where the players will have a dip.

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

                The key is to identify the guys you need to hold and then deviate off the ones you don't.

                For me, it looks like Salah, Son, DCL are core. Kane is creeping into essential territory too. The rest might be a rotate in and around based on form.

                That still leaves one last slot to make your mark. That could be Chelsea in Havertz/Pulisic/Werner. It could be City with Sterling/KdB/Aguero. It could be extra Liverpool with Mane.

                You just need to choose the appropriate sword.

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

                  Kane is more essential than DCL. He's top for shots AND chance created for forwards! He's also on pens

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

                But top 10k template was quite different 2 weeks ago. As it's still early in the season, majority of the top 10k teams change every GW.

                1. FPL_trail_runner
                  • 3 Years
                  3 years, 5 months ago

                  Two weeks ago was week 3

                  After Week 3 all of double everton attack, double spurs attack , Salah and double villa defence were the top scorers in their positions. It goes back even earlier than that :

                  Martinez was the top goalie after week 2
                  Hamez DCL Son and kane all hauled in week 2 to be the top points scorers that week
                  Salah had 23 points after week 2

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

                    Yes but Robertson and TAA were both seen as essential after their performance against Arsenal. Some were taking hits to get Vardy in.

                    I think the PL table summarises the situation. We (probably) won't see Villa and Everton at the top of the table at the end of the season. There are still some early season anomalies which lead to short term points variances and some of these will normalise over time. Both in terms of team and individual player performances.

                    1. FPL_trail_runner
                      • 3 Years
                      3 years, 5 months ago

                      Yes but your confusing team position with player value

                      Everton and Villa can both finish barely in the top 10 and yet provide fpl value.

                      I have the Liverpool double up. But it was based on Allison and VVD playing

                      Without them its an open question

                      I cant see myself having them all season now with VVD out

                      Their price is based on 20 cleansheets a year + attacking returns

                      Without vvd they will be closer to 10 cleansheets

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

                        Team performance and thus FPL points are correlated. Yes based on value, they could still be good options but doesn't change the fact that they are at the positive side of the short term and likely abnormal variance due to small sample size. Team positions are just one of the factors that indicate this.

            7. michaelington
              • 14 Years
              3 years, 5 months ago

              Ryan Martinez
              Lamptey Mitchell TAA Saiss Taylor
              Son Salah Podence Rodriguez Reed
              Jimenez Ings DCL

              2.4 ITB

              A) Podence to Grealish
              B) Jimenez to Kane

              I’m awful at fpl this season so I can’t make decisions for myself. Thanks.

            8. Paulybaby123
              • 3 Years
              3 years, 5 months ago

              Anyone see Aguero.. What a kunnnnn*.. No need for manhandling the female official. No respect

              1. FCSB
                • 8 Years
                3 years, 5 months ago

                come on!! if it was a male official nothing wouldve been said...

                men and women should be treated equally!

                1. The Polymath
                  • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                  • 8 Years
                  3 years, 5 months ago

                  I may put my arms round my male mates at work, wouldn't do that to my female mates.

                  1. FCSB
                    • 8 Years
                    3 years, 5 months ago

                    So in one breathe people will say women should be paid the same as men but then the can’t be treat in a similar man with regards to interaction?

                    1. Paulybaby123
                      • 3 Years
                      3 years, 5 months ago

                      It's called RESPECT mate. What if some bloke put his arm around your missus or sister at their workplace. I would be livid. It's just not on. End of. Its actually really bad and I feel sorry for her a bit in this situation. There is a difference between being MALE and bring FEMALE. We should be treated the same in many respects yes, but to touch a woman when it's not consensual is never a good thing.

                      1. FCSB
                        • 8 Years
                        3 years, 5 months ago

                        but you could argue that Aguero deserves some respect by those calling him out for something so harmless...

                        so are you implying that Aguero was trying it on with her... he is simply putting his hand on her shoulder just as many players do to the male officials week in week out

                        i feel sorry for the woman in this situation simply because it has been blown out of proportion and she will have gained unwanted attention

                        if he touched her in a sexual or condescending manner then i get it... men and women are equal, although society is yet to fully appreciate that... Aguero did nothing wrong imo

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

                    Just an archaic view. Your personal preference. Don't try to make it seem like that's how thing should be.

              2. The Polymath
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                • 8 Years
                3 years, 5 months ago

                Should be looked at by the authorities. I feel this is being swept under the carpet.

            9. nerd_is_the_werd
              • 4 Years
              3 years, 5 months ago

              What to do with Mahrez?

              1. wulfrunian
                • 7 Years
                3 years, 5 months ago

                Keep

            10. No Professionals
              • 6 Years
              3 years, 5 months ago

              First decent week of the season

              Martinez
              Robertson Saiss Mitchell
              Salah(c) Son Grealish Foden
              Kane Jimenez DCL

              Steer Taylor James Alzate
              1ft 0.6itb

              Barring injuries it feels like a solid hold

              A) hold
              B) James out (to protect from price fall)
              C) something else

              1. Jordan.
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                • 14 Years
                3 years, 5 months ago

                james to chilwell seems a plan

                1. No Professionals
                  • 6 Years
                  3 years, 5 months ago

                  Yes or James to reguilon I’m thinking.

                  Or James to ayling and start building funds to upgrade foden

            11. Jordan.
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 14 Years
              3 years, 5 months ago

              just had a thought i have salah and son and will deffo captain salah gw6, so probably kanes biggest upside with a brace maybe at best is 13 points ,so with a hit thats only going to be +9 ,if jiminez scores vs NEW theres 9 so maybe i can do without ,bet theres plenty thinking this scenario as well...

              1. Eat my goal!
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                • 5 Years
                3 years, 5 months ago

                Best see what jimi looks like tomorrow- Kane is on fire!

              2. HippY
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                • 13 Years
                3 years, 5 months ago

                The problem is ownership. Kane showing up in any capacity next week is bad for business if you don't have him. I'd rather play it safe

            12. FCSB
              • 8 Years
              3 years, 5 months ago

              Martinez Forster
              Robertson Chilwell Saiss Dallas Ferguson
              Salah Son James Grealish Sterling
              DCL Watkins Brewster

              1 FT, 0.0 itb

              Anything needed here, do I need to get Kane in somehow - or save FT??

              1. The Hunt
                • 14 Years
                3 years, 5 months ago

                I'd downgrade your defence to 5 x 4.5m(ish) to get Kane in. Clean sheets are like hens teeth so why waste money at the back any more?

            13. Right In The Stanchion
              • 4 Years
              3 years, 5 months ago

              Jorginho by far the best cheap midfielder rotation player right?

              Looking to free up cash. Sold him a few weeks ago and regretting it. Think it’s worth 0.7 over the season

            14. Jdpz
              • 4 Years
              3 years, 5 months ago

              Podence to trossard?

              1. The Hunt
                • 14 Years
                3 years, 5 months ago

                Neither's going to have any serious impact at the end of the day.

            15. The Polymath
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 8 Years
              3 years, 5 months ago

              Which sounds good?

              A) Castagne and Podence ---> Sais and Fernandes
              B) Castagne and Podence ---> Cresswell and Fernandes
              C) Don't do it

            16. Davros
              • 14 Years
              3 years, 5 months ago

              Kane or Son?

              1. HippY
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                • 13 Years
                3 years, 5 months ago

                Both, forever

              2. umerlfc
                • 8 Years
                3 years, 5 months ago

                Whoever suits your team structure more
                Idelly I'd want both in the long run

              3. Davros
                • 14 Years
                3 years, 5 months ago

                Yeah, that’s what I’m thinking

              4. The Hunt
                • 14 Years
                3 years, 5 months ago

                Peaches & Cream.

            17. umerlfc
              • 8 Years
              3 years, 5 months ago

              Not seeing much discussion about McGinn
              He looks like the 5.5 mid to go for
              Can see people having Grealish as the obvious reason to not think about him I guess

            18. M2.0
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 3 Years
              3 years, 5 months ago

              2.9m ITB

              a) Ings > Kane
              b) Jimi > Kane tonight (avoiding the drop)
              c) Barnes > Rodriguez

              1. Pukkipartyy
                • 5 Years
                3 years, 5 months ago

                Hard...u need Hamez and Kane