Scout Notes

West Brom defence improving since Bilic’s shift to back-four

Brighton 1-1 West Brom

  • Goals: Karlan Grant (£6.0m)
  • Own Goals: Jake Livermore (£4.8m)
  • Assists: Callum Robinson (£5.5m)
  • Bonus points: None

Baggies Boost

Fantasy Premier League managers will have to exercise caution when viewing West Bromwich Albion as an opponent for their players in the coming weeks.

The Baggies have made significant improvements to their backline in the last two matches, during which time experienced defender Branislav Ivanovic (£4.5m) has made his debut and settled into the side.

While the former Chelsea man was involved in the error that led to Brighton’s opener on Monday night, the truth is that, outside of that own goal, Slaven Bilic’s were not overwhelmingly tested at the Amex Stadium. To the Croatian’s encouragement, it was the second match in a row where that was the case.

Having conceded 13 goals in the first four matches of 2020/21, an average of 3.25 per game, West Brom have now let in just one since Gameweek 5 (0.5 per game).

Bilic has achieved such a feat with a change in shape. He experimented with a back-five between Gameweeks 1 to 4 but has found much more success building a four-man defence around Ivanovic since the most recent international break.

That has seen Kyle Bartley (£4.5m) and Dara O’Shea (£4.4m) drop out of the team, Ivanovic paired first with Ahmed Hegazi (£4.3m) at centre-back and, following the Egyptian’s loan move to Al-Ittihad, then Semi Ajayi (£4.8m).

Obviously, we have to apply a caveat to these findings, not least that they were recorded using a small sample size of two matches.

Furthermore, it has not gone unnoticed that the first of the two periods discussed pitted West Brom against much more potent attacks in Leicester, Everton, Chelsea and Southampton while Burnley and Brighton are arguably easier opposition.

We are sure that these are important factors, although the role of a new formation and addition of Ivanovic’s experience cannot be ignored.

And the fact that West Brom are capable of avoiding a thrashing at the hands of so-called lesser opposition is still something for Fantasy managers to consider. Many of us banked on the likes of Neal Maupay (£6.6m), Leandro Trossard (£6.0m) and Tariq Lamptey (£4.7m) for Gameweek 6, thinking West Brom were whipping boys.

Well, it is now clear that the Baggies should not always carry around that tag, something which is sure to frustrate those with attackers from Fulham, Spurs and Manchester United, their next three opponents.

Running on Lamptey

For all of Lamptey’s early-season promise, the Brighton right-back is seriously struggling to live up to his potential as a Fantasy asset.

While nobody denies the raw talent he possesses, especially with the frequency of his advanced runs, Lamptey does appear to be suffering from Brighton’s own struggles at the back.

The Seagulls have largely been clean sheet nearly-men in 2020/21, never looking overly porous and yet still unable secure defensive returns.

Brighton were in relative control of their Monday night meeting with West Brom, even as late as the 78th minute when Graham Potter replaced attacking midfielder Trossard with the more combative, defensive option Steven Alzate (£4.5m).

But that did not stop the Baggies feeling their way into the game in the closing stages, with Matheus Pereira (£6.0m) twice going close before Karlan Grant (£6.0m) rifled home Callum Robinson‘s (£5.5m) 83rd-minute cross.

As a result, Potter’s men still have just one clean sheet this season, conceding an average of 1.8 per game.

Whether Brighton are proving unfortunate or simply lack concentration in key moments, their situation seems somewhat ominous ahead of a trip to Spurs in Gameweek 7.

As for Lamptey’s attacking prowess, that remains unchallenged, considering he registered more touches in the final third than any other Brighton player on Monday night (26).

However, his run of bad luck simply refuses to end. Not forgetting his withdrawal at half-time of Brighton’s only clean sheet of the season so far, Lamptey owners watched as his 40th-minute cross/shot was cleared by Ivanovic into the unwitting path of Jake Livermore (£4.8m) for an own goal, thus robbing the right-back of any attacking return.

Brighton and Hove Albion XI (3-4-2-1): Ryan; Burn, Webster, Veltman; March (Mac Allister 69′), Bissouma, White, Lamptey; Trossard (Alzate 78′), Lallana (Groß 60′); Maupay.

West Bromwich Albion XI (4-2-3-1): Johnstone; Townsend, Ajayi, Ivanovic, Furlong; Livermore (C Robinson 62′); Diangana (Edwards 62′), Krovinovic, Gallagher, M Pereira; Grant (M Phillips 83′).

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

    I know it’s a bit much but would you stick to this plan?

    GW 7 - Aguero ➡️ Adams/Bamford
    GW 8- Maupay ➡️ Antonio
    GW 9- Grealish ➡️ Bruno
    GW 10 - Pulisic and Kane ➡️ Vardy and KDB/Sterling

    Thanks all.

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

      it's really hard to say, so much will change.

      Aguero out is obviously an easy call. not sure i would be going with either of those though.

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

      Can't plan that far ahead. Injuries, form etc. A lot happens in a month

  2. SCOUT PICKS CHAMPION LOTTERY - GAMEWEEK 7
    andy85wsm
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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    • 13 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    We're looking for a new Community Champion for Gameweek 7.

    Think you have the eye to pick the differentials and form a winning team vs the Scout Picks? We need a Community Champion to represent us vs the Scout Picks for Gameweek 7.

    The Community Champion picks a team including a captain to go up against the Scout Picks, within a budget of 83m and in a playable FPL formation. Whichever Gameweek champion beats the Scout’s team by the largest margin will win a £100 Amazon Voucher!

    If you're interested in applying, email us at support@fantasyfootballscout.co.uk with your FFS username and FPL Team ID.

    The Champion will be picked by Thursday evening, so make sure to enter by then! The Champion then has until 11am Friday morning to send in their team.

    Good luck!

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

    2FT + 2.4ITB

    Mccarthy, Steer
    Robbo, Saiss, KWP, Mitchell, Ferguson
    Salah, Bruno, Son, Podence, Pereira
    DCL, Werner, Davis

    A) Pereira --- Grealish + save FT
    B) Davis + Podence + Pereira --- Ings + ASM + Bissouma (-4)
    C) Davis + Podence + Pereira --- Adams (leader has bamford) + Grealish + Bissouma (-4)
    D) Ferguson + Pereira --- Kilman + Grealish

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

      D

    2. Pegboy
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      e) Werner > Kane

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

    Any ideas on what to do here ? 2 FT at my disposal but a bit lost on what to do with them. Considering just Lamptey>Kilman and save the other free, thoughts ?

    Mccarty
    TAA Robertson Ayling
    Salah(C) Son(VC) Grealish Jrod
    Kane Watkins DCL

    Forster Soucek Lamptey Douglas

    1. Warby84
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      I would lose Ayling over lamptey

    2. Collie01
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Yes I think that looks good. Seems like a week where there's not many obvious transfers to be made.

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

      You haven't given your budget, but roll one FT.

      Lamptey is fine. I'd be considering on of the following:

      Douglas > Kilman
      Ayling > Coufal
      Watkins > Bamford / Antonio (injury dependent)

  5. Warby84
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Martinez
    Lamptey Trent Saiss Ayling (Branth)
    Son Salah(c) Sterling Rodriguez (Bissouma)
    Kane Wilson (Brewster)

    Save transfer??

    1. Collie01
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Save transfer

    2. Pegboy
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Save

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

    What to do?

    Martinez (Forster)
    Saiss KWP Justin (Mitchell Lamptey)
    Salah Sterling Son Podence (Burke)
    Kane DCL Jimi

    0,1m in bank 2 FT

    A. Jimi and Pod to Zaha and Bamford
    B. Burke to Bissouma and assess Wolves assets next week
    C. Saiss to Kilman (to free up funds)
    D. Something else

    Thanks

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

      A

    2. Pegboy
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      A

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

    Morning! A predictable 39 pts after having 9 of the official FPL picks this week 🙂 Down to 2.2m

    I feel my team is fine...2 free transfers, any suggestions even just to use one?

    Martinez (Forster)
    Robbo Chilwell Lamptey KWP Mitchell
    Salah Son Pulisic Grealish Bissouma
    Kane DCL Maupay

    On chopping block is probably Pulisic but he has Burnley, or Maupay?! I also dislike DCL and hate myself for finally getting him

    1. Boly Would
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Looks pretty good. I'd lose Maupay first

    2. Pegboy
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      What's your budget?

      I still like Maupay, but he looks the obvious candidate to go. Maybe upgrade Mitchell.

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

        Actually, on reflection, I think I'd ship Pulisic.

        1. Cookie Kid
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 7 Years
          3 years, 5 months ago

          Budget is 0!

          Mitchell to Kilman?!

          It could be Pulisic to go

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

    Those without Son & Kane and languishing in the millions, what would you do now?

    A. Get them both and try to cover up ground with other players in the squad
    B. Get differentials and hope they outscore Kane & Son (which isn't working so far)

    1. have you seen cyan
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Probably just get Son at this point and maybe go Vardy or someone instead

    2. Von Lipwig
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Have Son & Kane, still languishing

      1. thegaffer82
        • 12 Years
        3 years, 5 months ago

        Haha... same here mate!

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

      Don’t want them. I think Son is good value but I’ve missed the boat now when I had the chance to get him. Weird cause I had him in GW1.. but I’m going KDB instead.

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

      A. But then hold on to them like hell as they may become a mini differential as i expect most of the experienced players to dump them for Kun & KDB. City are not convincing and I have a feeling the Spurs duo will be fixture proof.

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

        City are convincing, they have been for a decade nearly and always fire under Pep eventually.

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

          Kane and Son are already the best part of a 100 points ahead of KDB and Sterling, by the time GW10 rolls around and presuming they have a fit and firing Aguero by then (big assumption at the mo) how many more points will they be ahead?

          Don't get me wrong, im hoping they'll turn a corner too and am planning to bring in KDB & Mahrez while keeping Son and Kane too. But i think you'd have to be nuts to ditch the spurs duo for city players if they're still scoring by then.

    5. Goonsquad245
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Definitely buy son and keep him. Kane not as important, I probably wouldn’t prioritise buying him now.

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

      A

  9. have you seen cyan
    • 4 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Any changes to make or gtg? Bench Lamptey?
    Guaita
    KWP - Saiss - Chilwell
    Salah - Trossard - Zaha - (S)on
    Kane - DCL - Jimi

    Nyland, Klich, Lamptey, Ferguson
    1.1itb

    1. Boly Would
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      I've got quite a similar team and think I'm playing Klich over Trossard

      1. have you seen cyan
        • 4 Years
        3 years, 5 months ago

        It’s crossed my mind tbh even in place for Zaha possibly. But Zaha is away so that’s off, and Idk but I have a feeling Trossard can score vs Spurs. He looks good imo, but yea Klich is proving a waste of space if I never play him tbh.

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

    1FT 0ITB
    A) Maupay > Bamford (+0.7m)
    B) Save FT

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

      B, just. But depends on what else in your team needs addressing. E.g. if you've got Wolves players, I'd roll a transfer and ship them next week.

  11. Rinseboy
    • 12 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Torn what to do this week. 3.7m rank worst start to a season ever.

    Would you do
    A - Semedo to Chilwell (exact cash)
    B - Saiss and Barnes to Chilwell and Foden -4 (exact cash)
    C - Semedo and Barnes to Kilman and Pullicis -4
    D - Save

    Martinez
    Saiss Semedo Robbo Lamptey Mitchell
    Salah Son Grealish Barnes Jrod
    DCL Kane Brewster
    0.3 itb

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

      Stop making transfers.

      Roll the FT.

      Why are you thinking of getting rid of Semedo before CRY?

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

        What Camzy said - you need to be more patient.

  12. Atimis
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Which one would you choose with 2FTs?
    Ofc waiting for the Hamez news

    1. Maupay to Bamford 343
    2. Maupay to Antonio 343
    3. Maupay Stephens Lamptey to Brewster Zaha Kilman -4 352

    3. is very tempting tbh

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

      I like the look of antonio at this point as bamford's games are harder. Although he does have a good record of scoring goals in away matches. But i am probably getting in antonio for his run of matches especially fulham.

    2. Boly Would
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Antonio, but what's the latest on his injury?

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

        Will have to wait

  13. Mikei
    • 11 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Martinez
    TAA Saiss Justin (Mitchell, Burr)
    Son Salah Rodriguez Grealish (Bissouma)
    Kane Wilson DCL

    Grealish => Zaha = FT
    TAA + Wilson => Zouma + Vardy = - 4
    TAA + Wilson + Grealish => Zouma + Vardy + Zaha = - 8

    Or keep?

    Thanks.

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

      Crazy to sell Grealish with Villa’s upcoming fixtures. Roll the FT

      1. Mikei
        • 11 Years
        3 years, 5 months ago

        He's a great player, but I see more potential in Zaha.

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

          Can you afford Bissouma and Wilson to Grealish and Brewster next week?

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

            *Zaha not Grealish

            1. Mikei
              • 11 Years
              3 years, 5 months ago

              You mean Bamford not Brewster, right?

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

    Will James Rodriguez be healthy for next GW?

    1. andy85wsm
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Have to wait for the press conference for that.

      Nothing to state otherwise so far at least.

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

    McCarthy, (Nyland)
    TAA, Taylor, Konsa, (Tierney, Justin)
    Bruno (c), Son, JRodriguez, Podence, (Bissouma)
    Kane, Ings(vc), DCL

    1ft., 1.6M in the bank
    keep?

  16. Karan14
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Can't decide if I should prioritise Kane this week or Bruno next week!

    1. andy85wsm
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Bruno will be a bit of a differential by then, at least by community standards.

      But Kane (c) in GW8 might be the best option.

      1. Karan14
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 5 months ago

        Agreed with that. If Kane hauls I any of the next two games there's no way I'm getting a green arrow.

    2. Goonsquad245
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Depends who you’re selling

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

    Mendy over Kepa wins Chelsea 10+ points on his own, I recall that Chelsea's xGC was fine but Kepa's incompetence made the defense far worse. Adding Thiago Silva's world class ability greatly benefits the defense too. Once I remember Azpi and Alonso's offensive returns from last season (2G 6A, 4G 4A) and I wonder if I'm making a major mistake being without Chillwell. Just wish I could figure out how to get him without compromising Robertson...

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

      You raise a great point and it's why I'm finally considering a Chelsea defender for the first time since Frank has been in charge.

      I'm also in the same position that I believe Chillwell is clearly the best option but compromising Robertson is my only way of obtaining him, which aside from the cost saving feels very much a sideways move at best.

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

    I want to buy Chilwell. Buy him now or in the next GW? Because TAA will play with WestHam at home.

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

      I don't think Liverpool can hold a clean sheet against West Ham. I would buy Chilwell now if you don't have more pressing issues elsewhere

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

        McCarthy, (Nyland)
        TAA, Taylor, Konsa, (Tierney, Justin)
        Bruno (c), Son, JRodriguez, Podence, (Bissouma)
        Kane, Ings(vc), DCL

        1ft., 1.6M in the bank
        keep?
        My Problem is Podence

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

      Next week

  19. aborg
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Strange....All I got this GW was 39 points from an average of 48 and I only dropped 2k places! I am currently ranked at around 400k.

    Is it because most of the higher scores did not come from the top 500k ?

  20. andy85wsm
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • Has Moderation Rights
    • 13 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Any other Reguilon owners out there?

    Always frustrating when they're taken out and a clean sheet happens.

    With 2 FTs and not much else to do I'm likely taking him out this week and I'm not happy about it.

    1. have you seen cyan
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      I’d probably hold him tbh, but it’s always a risk he doesn’t start. I see him starting the vast majority though

    2. Lucky Z
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Same

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

      Yes. Miffed indeed about his benching. Going to hold for two more weeks

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

      Reg > Chilwell looks obvious.

      1. andy85wsm
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 13 Years
        3 years, 5 months ago

        Indeed.

        Although for the next 2 weeks I'm not massively convinced it will pay off!

    5. Atimis
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Took Chilwell's points from the bench so was not a problem this week. Imo he should be a starter long term, surely Mou won't be using him only in Europe, will he...?

    6. Karan14
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Chilwell looks like a good long term option.

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

      Think it's worth waiting for the European fixture to get a sense of whether or not Reguilon or Davies starts the Brighton game before making any moves

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

      Got him on a WC and was one of a few differencials in my MLs.

      Done Watkins➡️Bamford and have another ft to decide wat to do with him.

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

    Patrick Bamford...is he an ugly duckling who has matured into a fine swan or is he just a sheep in wolfs' clothing?

    1. cuppatea78
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      That's the million dollar question. I have Ings, Kane and DCL and not sure I would risk swapping any of them for him (just yet).

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

      I think he is gonna be one of those that is an ugly duckling when you bring him in and a swan as soon as you transfer him out !

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

      Normally I'd be reluctant to bring him in as I'd just consider it to be blatant points chasing but those finishes were sublime.

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

      With the number of chances Leeds are creating, I think he's a good pick.

      I was thinking about him preseason. 34 xG from last season in the championship is crazy. With that number of chances, surely he'd put some away.

      What eventually swayed me not to get him was the rotation risk with Rodrigo. But my own research was poor because I just assumed that Rodrigo would replace him like for like when they don't really play the same position or the same way so he was actually more nailed on than I thought.

      He's removed one of the few doubts I had about him which is his starting place, so in short, I think he's a good pick.

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

        Good comment.

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

        That's not about your research being poor. Rodrigo played predominantly as a CF for the majority of his career. Bielsa decided to use him in midfield, not something that could be foreseen.

        The fact that they were also after Rodrigo de Paul suggests that they were in fact looking for a player in that position to fill in for aging Hernandez but as they couldn't sign de Paul, Bielsa probably decided to use Rodrigo there instead as it is a more urgent requirement compared to CF.

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

          Rodrigo might have played as a CF at Valencia but he didn't play like Bamford. He drops deep as a number 9 to build up play. Bamford is all about the high press on the two CBs. His workrate and ability to pressure two CBs by himself is what makes him good.

          Rodrigo is also older so would never have been able to do what Bamford does. This is what I should have looked into more. Where would Rodrigo fit in and whether it would impact Bamford. But oh well, too late now. Might jump on the Bamford wagon if Antonio is not a viable option.

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

            Rodrigo is only 1.5 years older than Bamford and is known for his high workrate in Spain.

            Rodrigo de Paul plays in the position that Rodrigo plays at the moment so pretty sure they did not sign Rodrigo to predominantly play in that position in the first place. However Bielsa likes to have players who can play in multiple positions and take on different roles in the team so it was probably an alternative on the table which ended up materializing.

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

            He did come back from injury recently though so his ability to pressure might not have been evident in the limited time he played at Leeds so far.

      3. DARK SIDE OF THE LOON
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 5 months ago

        Got him for Brewster this week.

  22. cuppatea78
    • 11 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Which of these moves would you make this week?

    A) TAA > Chilwell
    B) Mount > Zaha

    I'll make one this week and one next week. I'm thinking B. What'd you say?

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

      B

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

      B. an Antonio-less West Ham are not to be feared

      1. cuppatea78
        • 11 Years
        3 years, 5 months ago

        Is he def out?

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

          Looks very likely according to the West Ham ITK, hold off until the press conference if you want.

  23. Lucky Z
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Martinez
    Reguilon | PVA | Chilwell
    Son | Salah | JRod | Grealish | Pulisic
    Kane | DCL

    Forster | Lamptey | Mitchell | Brewster

    2FT, 0.5ITB

    A. Pulisic + JRod => B.Fernandes + C.Under
    B. PVA + Reguilon => TAA + Struijk
    C. Other

    1. cuppatea78
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      I don't like any of those transfers to be honest.

      1. Lucky Z
        • 6 Years
        3 years, 5 months ago

        Burn FT? Any suggestions?

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

    Correct to bench Podence this week? Have a bad feeling about it.

    Martinez
    Robbo Saiss Chilwell
    Salah Son Rodrigez Grealish
    DCL Kane Bamford

    Forster Podence Mitchell Lamptey

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

      I don't think you have much choice. Who else could you bench?

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

        True, whoever i bench will score.

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

      I play him in first squad.

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

      Seems fine to me

  25. jb1985
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Barkley & Justin > Chilwell & Lookman

  26. Cruz88
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Does anyone know why the xG values listed in the members area differ to those on Understat? Are they not all derived from the same source (Opta)?

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

      I noticed that a few weeks ago. There's also another site I came across that gives Expected data and it was different again so I guess they get their numbers from different sources.

  27. Bennyboy1907
    • 3 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    A: Dallas
    B: KWP
    C : Ayling
    D : Coufal
    C: another 4.5 Def?

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

      West Ham's fixtures take a long term turn for the better after this weekend so Coufal wouldn't be a bad pick imo.

  28. FPL_BUCCANEER
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 4 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    McCarthy Steer
    TAA Lamptey Justin Taylor Mitchell
    Salah Son JRod Soucek Bissouma
    Kane Werner DCL

    1FT 0.2ITB

    Any thoughts?
    Thanks guys.

  29. Parsnips
    • 3 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Who should I replace Werner with? Was thinking Ings or Bamford.

    MARTINEZ
    ROBO. CHILWELL. SAISS.
    SALAH. JAMES. BARKLEY. SON
    WERNER. DCL. JIMENEZ

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

      I would get Kane especially for the next 2. Werner / Jimmy to Kane / Bamford if you need funds.

  30. AlternativeB
    • 3 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Martinez
    Robbo | Saiss Castagne
    Son | Salah | JRod | Grealish |
    Kane | DCL Wilson

    Forster | Lamptey | Mitchell | Bizz

    2ft 0,5 Itb. Hold or do something?