Scout Notes

Why Arsenal’s defenders are worth monitoring despite being downed by Vardy

Arsenal 0-1 Leicester City

  • Goal: Jamie Vardy (£10.0m)
  • Assist: Cengiz Under (£5.9m)
  • Bonus: Kasper Schmeichel (£5.5m) x3, Vardy x2, Christian Fuchs (£4.5m) x1

A fairly turgid affair at the Emirates was settled by a late Jamie Vardy (£10.0m) winner, a goal that saw Leicester City move to within a point of top spot in the Premier League.

With Brendan Rodgers initially setting his side up in a striker-less wing-back system and Arsenal struggling for invention in the final third, the game looked be meandering towards an inevitable 0-0 before Vardy’s intervention.

Emulating the tactics that brought success at the Etihad in Gameweek 3, Rodgers was asked about his “masterplan” after the game:

I don’t know about masterplan, but it was the plan. It was the idea to deny space and keep our lines tight, and then obviously play through the pressure, so yes, it worked very well for us.

I thought we started the game well, first five or 10 minutes. We had good possession and then, of course, when you come away to play against any top team, you’re going to have to deal with pressure.

Then, into the second half, our lines were even tighter, we were in a better start position for our pressure, and then we enjoyed a lot more of the ball and always looked a threat.

CASE FOR THE (ARSENAL) DEFENCE

It seems incongruous to start this piece by talking up a backline that succumbed to defeat on Sunday and are without a clean sheet since Gameweek 1 but, such is the brand of football currently being served up by Mikel Arteta’s Arsenal, their defensive Fantasy assets are arguably more appealing than those further forward right now.

Despite facing Manchester City and Liverpool away, a West Ham United side that are scoring for fun and now fourth-place Leicester, the Gunners have shipped just seven goals this season – only Aston Villa, who have played a game less, have conceded on fewer occasions.

Brighton are the only Premier League team at the time of writing who have allowed fewer shots in the box per match this season, meanwhile.

In the shape of Thomas Partey (£5.0m), Arsenal now also hope they possess a top-class midfield general who can add further protection to their backline.

While Rodgers will argue that his tactics worked perfectly on Sunday, the Foxes hadn’t had a single shot within 25 yards of goal before Vardy’s 79th-minute opener.

Arteta said of his side’s display after the game:

I was really pleased with the first half, the way we pressed, the aggression we showed against a team that are very capable of breaking that pressure and creating chances against you. We were very effective against that, we were on top of the game, we restricted them to nothing, we had the right opportunities to attack good space and create some chances.

An injury to the ball-playing David Luiz (£5.5m) disrupted the Gunners at both ends of the pitch but Arteta wasn’t sure of the severity of the issue, saying:

I don’t know. We’ve lost a few players in the last week or so. David had a muscular problem and he couldn’t carry on – we’ll have to assess him in the next 48 hours.

Arsenal’s fixtures are mixed at best over the coming month but they sit top of our Season Ticker from Gameweeks 12-20 and their defenders, more of whom in the Premium Members Analysis section, are names to monitor from that point.

Wesley Fofana (£5.0m), incidentally, was excellent for the visitors, as he was last week.

AUBA ALL RIGHT

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang (£11.7m) was finally moved off the left flank on Sunday – and switched over to the right.

Arteta’s aversion to playing the Gabon international centrally continues and the premium FPL midfielder again had few sights of goal, with his early, off-target header from a Kieran Tierney (£5.4m) cross being the only time he touched the ball in the Leicester box.

Aubameyang has now blanked four Gameweeks in a row, the first time that has ever happened since his move to the Premier League.

The recalled Alexandre Lacazette (£8.4m) again had the better chances, seeing an early header ruled out for offside before fluffing his lines from another Tierney delivery close to goal.

With there being few goals from central midfield and rotation a big possibility (other than Aubameyang) further forward, there seems little appealing about Arsenal’s attack at present – especially while the fixtures remain iffy.

VARDY RETURNS

Back from a brief lay-off with a calf problem, Vardy emerged for the final half an hour of yesterday’s game and continued his fine run of form against the Gunners: this was his 11th goal in 12 meetings with the red half of north London.

The veteran striker nodded in Cengiz Under‘s (£5.9m) square ball after a superb, defence-splitting pass from Youri Tielemans (£6.4m) had set the Turkish winger free of the Arsenal defence.

Vardy was later denied a second goal when Bernd Leno (£5.0m) saved his one-on-one effort in stoppage time.

All six of the striker’s goals have come on the road this season (four from the spot, of course) and it is Leeds away next up for the Foxes, who have looked more comfortable on the break at Manchester City and Arsenal than they have on the front foot in their last two outings at the King Power Stadium.

Vardy said of his comeback:

Me and the manager spoke yesterday and that was always the plan because I’m coming back from a little niggle. You don’t want to be chucked straight in, it’s about feeling your way back into it.

It was probably going to be the last 20 minutes or half an hour and that’s what has happened, and luckily I came on and made an impact and we can take three points home.

Harvey Barnes (£7.0m) had begun the game as an “out of position” centre-forward in Rodgers’ striker-less set-up, getting little joy from the Arsenal backline before his 74th-minute withdrawal.

Explaining his decision to omit Kelechi Iheanacho (£5.7m), Rodgers says:

Iheanacho can hold the ball, but I didn’t feel we needed that, so Harvey was there to stretch the game. The idea was always to bring Jamie on. Him and Cengo [Under] came on and Marc [Albrighton] made a valuable contribution too.


Arsenal XI (4-3-3): Leno; Bellerin, Luiz (Mustafi 49′), Gabriel, Tierney; Ceballos, Xhaka, Partey; Saka (Pepe 65′), Lacazette, Aubameyang. 

Leicester City XI (3-4-3): Schmeichel; Fofana, Evans, Fuchs; Castagne, Tielemans, Mendy, Justin; Praet (Vardy 59′), Barnes (Under 74′), Maddison (Albrighton 81′). 

MEMBERS ANALYSIS



LESSONS LEARNED FROM FPL GAMEWEEK 6

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

    another tricky captaincy call coming up. What do u reckon?

    A....Salah v West ham

    B....son v bha

    C ...kane

    Thanks

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

      Kane for me

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

      It's still Salah at home.

      West Ham do look good but if Thiago is fit I think they'll win heavily.

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

      yeah probably Kane

    4. sully29
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Salah.

    5. DAZZ
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Mo salah.

    6. Rains of Castamere
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Kane

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

      Salah for me

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

        Hard to resist Salah at home...

      2. Big_Andy_GAWA
        • 12 Years
        3 years, 5 months ago

        Gonna give Salah another chance, I think...

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

      It's a crapshoot. But, if you don't cap Salah at home to Westham, when do you?

      1. Catastrophe
        • 13 Years
        3 years, 5 months ago

        When Kane isn't at home to Brighton? 🙂

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

          Flip a coin Kane vs Son. I'd probably pick Son. Except I'd pick Salah. I trust Brighton def over West Ham. Not confident, like. Could well change my mind (several times) between now and then. Also, I'm on my week off work. So drunk right now.

          1. jesus jesus
            • 12 Years
            3 years, 5 months ago

            Kane on pens.
            Have front 7 pen takers now !!

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

              Ooh. I bet you could make a team of pen takers. I challenge thee!

              1. jesus jesus
                • 12 Years
                3 years, 5 months ago

                no defenders on pens - i think ??
                Bring back Baines lol

              2. jesus jesus
                • 12 Years
                3 years, 5 months ago

                Would take 3 defenders on free kicks though ?

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

                  Where's Ian Harte when you need him? Rude.

                  1. jesus jesus
                    • 12 Years
                    3 years, 5 months ago

                    Still no 'lord' yet either ?

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

                  Cresswell, TAA, Dunk?

    9. Catastrophe
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Kane

    10. Catastrophe
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      There should be a dual captain chip!

    11. I Must Break You
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      For what it's worth...
      Salah 6 goals and 2 assists in 6 career games against WHU
      Son 1 goal, 1 assist in 5 career games against BHA
      Kane 4 goals, 0 assists in 6 career games (with Spurs) against BHA

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

        I remember seeing these stats for Sterling vs West Ham

        1. I Must Break You
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 5 Years
          3 years, 5 months ago

          Yeah that's why I lead with "For what it's worth..." I'm not making a value judgment on who is the best captain pick, just providing facts. I think all 3 are completely viable options. Good luck

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

            Fair, good luck.

  2. Jimbo-Jones
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Zaha or Grealish?

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

    Martinez (Steer)
    Robertson Castagne Saiss (Lamptey Mitchell)
    Salah Son Foden Trossard (Podence)
    Kane Ings DCL

    2 FT’s, 0.7 ITB.

    Not really sure what to with my transfers this week...

    My first thought was
    Trossard + Podence (bench) + 0.6
    —> Grealish + Soucek (bench)

    Yay/nay?

    If you got other suggestions I would really appreciate the help.

  4. DaisyDaisyDaisyDaisy
    • 10 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    GW2 transfer

    Son to Bruno

    Season ender...

    1. Big_Andy_GAWA
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      You didn't get him back again, I'm guessing...?

    2. sully29
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Frankly you were lucky to get the returns from Bruno you did. It could very easily have been worse.

      1. Big_Andy_GAWA
        • 12 Years
        3 years, 5 months ago

        Indeed...!

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

        I wildcarded Bruno out in GW3 for City and Wolves.

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

    Ouch is LMS score 34?

    On 33 =[

    1. Ragabolly
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Looks like it 🙁

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

        My fault for backing Brighton!

        Also J Rod’s 2 points over PVAs 1 mattered after all

  6. Ci Siamo
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Is Mendy 5m looking like a steal? Making some great saves and Silva seems to be getting more into the groove

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

      Could be. I’m settled on Martinez for now but that seems good value

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

      They played five at the back. Maybe better to monitor for a moment.

  7. Hotdogs for Tea
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Carnage - Aguero, Reguilon & Struijk on WC ... OR doubled from 130k to 250k, gutted as all the good work being eroded.

    FPL is a cruel mistress

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

      Wildcards often come good in their second or third weeks. Keep the faith! I wasted mine GW3

      1. Hotdogs for Tea
        • 8 Years
        3 years, 5 months ago

        thanks, onwards and upwards ... nothing worse than a red arrow after a WC

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

      Unlucky

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

    Bottomed with this one. Would appreciate some early thoughts please?

    A) Jimi > Kane (free)

    B) TAA + Maupay > (Dallas/KWP) + Kane (-4)

    1FT 2.5 ITB
    Martinez
    TAA Saiss Justin
    Salah Son Bruno Podence
    Jimi DCL Maupay

    Steer Struijk Mitchell Reed

    Thanks!

    (Would like to upgrade Podence but Kane the priority)

    1. FC Hakkebøf
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      A

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

        Cheers. That was the original plan. But Jimi/Maupay making me waver!

  9. Big_Andy_GAWA
    • 12 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    What are Reguilón owners doing? José liked Davies' aerial prowess for tonight's game. I think Reg. could start vs. Brighton...

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

      I would be happy to own him! If you have him don’t sell for sure imo

      1. ididnt
        • 12 Years
        3 years, 5 months ago

        Keeping. Want to earn back my -4

  10. EgyptianKing
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Lads would you keep Saiss? Have 5.5 to spend on that position if needed.

    1. FC Hakkebøf
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Why wouldn't you keep him?

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

        Mainly because of fearing him being benched

    2. Big_Andy_GAWA
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Why would you want to sell?! Great C.S. chances and is playing on left side of midfield or as a wing-back. I think he is super to own...

    3. Traction Engine Foot
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      I'm keeping him unless he actually gets dropped.

    4. sully29
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Keep until he's benched. Especially as he's still rising in price.

    5. Phil's Stamps
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Keep, unless you have an aversion to points.

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

      Ahah, cheers all! Will keep

  11. The Frenchie
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Can I have your opinion guys? 😉

    A)
    Martinez
    Alexander-Arnold / Chilwell / Justin
    Salah / Son / James Rodriguez / Grealish
    Kane / Calvert-Lewin / Maupay or Bamford (need suggestion)

    B)
    Martinez
    Cresswell / Chilwell / Justin
    Salah / Bruno Fernandes / Son / James Rodriguez / Grealish
    Kane / Calvert-Lewin

    C)
    Martinez
    Cresswell / Zouma / Justin
    Salah / Son / James Rodriguez / Grealish
    Kane / Calvert-Lewin / Vardy

    So basically:

    A) Alexander-Arnold / Maupay or Bamford
    B) Cresswell / Bruno Fernandes
    C) Zouma / Vardy

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

      C

  12. Forza Papac
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Masuaku or Coufal? Not much between them stats wise.

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

      Coufal

    2. danieltbl21
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      COUFAL

  13. Ajax Hamsterdam
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    another dreadful week...

    digne to castagne for free

    yes or no ?

    thanks

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

      Yes

      1. Ajax Hamsterdam
        • 9 Years
        3 years, 5 months ago

        cheers

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

      Leicester's fixtures aren't looking great

      1. Ajax Hamsterdam
        • 9 Years
        3 years, 5 months ago

        just cant think of a better replacement for digne who can provide some decent attacking returns.

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

          Presume you have Chilwell already? Otherwise he's your man

          1. Ajax Hamsterdam
            • 9 Years
            3 years, 5 months ago

            yes i do, thanks gandalf 🙂

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

    From 41k>123k in one gw and my team looked so awesome on papper. Urgh

    1. Ajax Hamsterdam
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      123k still a very good rank though

  15. Ci Siamo
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Who is a better 4.4m pick?

    A) Lewis

    B) Lascelles

    1. Big_Andy_GAWA
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Is Jamal Lewis only 4.4 mill.?! Not bad! He obviously gets further forward and gets some balls into the box. Lascelles a bit of a threat from corners, etc. Jamal for me..

    2. Ajax Hamsterdam
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      what about balbuena for west ham?

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

      Killman?

  16. Gudjohnsen
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Captain:

    A. Salah
    B. Kane
    C. Son

    1. I Must Break You
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Yes

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

        This

  17. manu4life99
    • 14 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    A) Maupay >6.7m fwd (Bamford?)
    B) Robbo,Maupay > Balbuena,Werner (free)

    Martinez
    Robbo Saiss Chilwell
    Salah Son Grealish Jrod
    Kane DCL Maupay

    steer soucek lamptey mitchell

    1. AgentRed
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Either A) or wait a week and bring in Antonio

  18. camarozz
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    So for my lucky Saiss pts last nite I get Reguilon no show tonight as payback. And Dallas last on bench

  19. drughi
    • 14 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Lamptey>kilman a decent move to free up some funds?

    1. danieltbl21
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Only if you have 2 FT

  20. Shark Team
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Maupay to Antonio this or next gw?
    *Can also play double Saiss Kilman Def and bench Maup

    1. Ajax Hamsterdam
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      i d be tempted this week, wait for fitness news obviously

  21. HollywoodXI
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Mahrez to Zaha done. Turning off FPL for a few days after a shocking GW.

    1. Utopsis
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      It might yet get worse after that transfer...

  22. Hotdogs for Tea
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Scoutcast will be hilarious this week 🙂

  23. Fudgy
    • 4 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Week from hell. I've sunk into oblivion. Might be the last time I play.

    1. I Must Break You
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      We'll miss you

      1. Ajax Hamsterdam
        • 9 Years
        3 years, 5 months ago

        blimey do you know all the posts by heart ? impressive 😉

        1. TorresMagic™
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • Has Moderation Rights
          • 14 Years
          3 years, 5 months ago

          They are pretty repetitive in his history.

      2. PompeyUpNorth!
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        3 years, 5 months ago

        Lol

    2. Royal5
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Most had a poor gw tbf

    3. DaisyDaisyDaisyDaisy
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      I suspect your oblivion may differ somewhat from mine

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

      Life is short mate, there are countless ways to spend time and enjoy ourselves, if this game genuinely brings you suffering, walk away from it, honestly not worth stressing yourself out.

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

        Probably causes us more stress than himself

      2. Fudgy
        • 4 Years
        3 years, 5 months ago

        I'm addicted though, I literally can't stop

        1. Sloane426
          • 4 Years
          3 years, 5 months ago

          You’re mentally weak for even considering retirement. No one wants advice from losers in life. You and Brosstan should **** off together.

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

      See you on Friday

  24. Hibbopotamus
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Any urgent moves need doing here? Lot of guys here I'm not *thrilled* about but don't feel are worth moving immediately, so I'm thinking over saving the FT. TAA to Robbo? ASM to Barkley? Shift a FW to Bamford?

    McCarthy (Button)
    TAA, Saiss, Walker-Peters (Mitchell, Taylor)
    Salah, Son, James, Saint-Maximin (Stephens)
    Werner, Jimi, DCL

    1 FT, 1.2m IT

  25. Royal5
    • 12 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Any Wilson owners around? Switched to him from Che Adams 2 gw ago. Shocking outcome. And Newcastle look awful. Actually considering reversing the transfer.

    1. KUN+10
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Def hurting, shipped Ings for him

    2. PompeyUpNorth!
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Yep and I’m keeping .. not bad games and on pens.

      1. Royal5
        • 12 Years
        3 years, 5 months ago

        Don't like his fixtures tbh. And Newcastle play very defensievly.

    3. AgentRed
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      I'm keeping him for now as he's returning at about the rate I hoped for. Will probably ship to Antonio in a bit.

      I think it's the nature of players in this price bracket that they'll go hot and cold and it's just bad luck if you have them at the wrong time. I'd be surprised of Adams suddenly proves himself massively more consistent than Wilson.

      1. Royal5
        • 12 Years
        3 years, 5 months ago

        Yh but Che at least gets chances.

    4. I Must Break You
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      2 words: Points... chasing...

  26. KUN+10
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Bruno-Klich to Zaha-Grealish for free? 0.8 itb 2 FT

    Current team:

    Martinez Steer
    Saiss Chilwell Reguilon Taylor Mitchell
    Bruno Son Salah JRod Klich
    Kane Wilson Brewster

    1. AgentRed
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      I'd keep Bruno, more reliable than either of the other two. Maybe change one of Mitchell/Taylor/Reguilon then roll the other FT so you have 2 next week. Or downgrade Klich to give you more money to upgrade Wilson/Brewster.

      1. KUN+10
        • 9 Years
        3 years, 5 months ago

        Thank you

  27. AgentRed
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    I know Zaha is current favourite pick but I'm a bit hesitant on bringing him in. Palace bottom of the pack for creativity and goal threat overall and I think Wolves and Burnley away in the next 2 are both quite tough fixtures.

    Anyone else mulling this over?

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

      he could score a hattrick next game and I'd still be finding a reason to swerve him

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

      I am, I have Bale and not sure whether to keep him for another 2 weeks or call it quits and move on. Zaha doesn't set the world alight for me but allows me exact funds to bring in KDB for Son

      1. AgentRed
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        3 years, 5 months ago

        I think I'd want to keep Son and try and find a way to upgrade Bale if you're set on having KDB.

        The other Zaha alternatives I'd look at are all a bit pricier e.g. Pulisic, so limit upgrades I could do elsewhere, but I much prefer the fixtures

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

          My alternative would be to convert Bale to Werner, as a holder for Jesus and therefore keep Son

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

      Not to mention that he's no longer on pens now that Mili is back

      1. jesus jesus
        • 12 Years
        3 years, 5 months ago

        He 1st pick now ??

        1. Utopsis
          • 4 Years
          3 years, 5 months ago

          No, Mili is 1st choice penalty taker when he plays

          1. jesus jesus
            • 12 Years
            3 years, 5 months ago

            Why was he not playing - injured ??

            1. Utopsis
              • 4 Years
              3 years, 5 months ago

              Yep, but he is back now

              1. Charlie's Eagles
                • 9 Years
                3 years, 5 months ago

                He wasn’t injured, Mili is just no longer nailed in the midfield

  28. CrouchDown
    • 11 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Save FT for next GW?

    Martinez

    Saiss Bellerin Justin

    Salah Sterling Son Foden

    Kane DCL Watkins

    Subs: Steer, Bissouma Mitchell Taylor

    1. Traction Engine Foot
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Yeah.

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

    Reckon an injury this week could throw a spanner in the works ?!

    1. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      50% chance.

  30. jam sandwich
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Martinez - Steer
    Robertson - Chilwell - Saiss - Lamptey - Branthwaite
    Salah - Son - Rodiguez - Pulisic - Bissouma
    Kane - DCL - Maupay

    2FT 0.0ITB

    Maupay + Branthwaite --> Antonio + Kilman??

    1. Ajax Hamsterdam
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      just do maupay to antonio and save one