Scout Notes

The FPL impact of Aït-Nouri’s debut on Saïss, Kilman and Podence

Wolves 2-0 Crystal Palace

  • Goals: Rayan Aït-Nouri (£5.0m), Daniel Podence (£5.5m)
  • Assists: Pedro Neto (£5.5m)
  • Bonus points: Aït-Nouri x3, Nelson Semedo x2 (£5.5m), Neto x1

CRY WOLF

Fantasy Premier League managers finally got a definitive clue to Nuno Espirito Santo’s long-term plans for his defence this season in a 2-0 win over Crystal Palace.

And, much to the dismay of the 22.4% in possession of Romain Saïss (£5.3m), the top-scoring FPL defender in 2020/21, we received confirmation that his role is diminishing.

The return to fitness of Marçal (£4.9m) and the arrival of Rayan Aït-Nouri (£5.0m) had been creeping up on Saïss for the last few weeks as he stood in at left wing-back.

But the emergence of Max Kilman (£4.2m) has caught him between a rock and a hard place considering that his old job has now been taken too. Crucially, against Palace, Saïss stayed on the Wolves bench. Helpful for avoiding one-point cameos but increasing the need for nearly a quarter of managers to draw on their bench. 

Of FPL defenders, only Trent Alexander-Arnold (33.2%) and the injured Tyrick Mitchell (25.7%) came into Gameweek 7 with more owners than Saïss, who actually became the most popular in that position among the top 10,000 managers on Friday night.

The fact that he is no longer guaranteed starts could mean a large number of managers already have one transfer booked in for Gameweek 8, especially those who feel they cannot bench a non-playing asset at £5.3m. Interestingly, 8.2% of all managers own both Saïss and Mitchell, although the latter is easier to keep on the bench for a few weeks.

Accordingly, we could see a flash-sale of the Wolves man in the coming days, especially as his team’s upcoming fixtures now take a turn for the worse from a defensive perspective anyway. Wolves travel to Leicester, Arsenal and Liverpool between now and Gameweek 11.

RAYAN ADVENTURES

Meanwhile, any hope that Saïss might somehow fight his way back to either left wing-back or centre-back were dashed by fantastic performances from both Aït-Nouri and Kilman against Crystal Palace.

Considering he is a natural left wing-back, it should come as no surprise that Aït-Nouri offered a much better balance to the Wolves side than Saïss did. He was also on-hand to blast Cheikhou Kouyaté‘s (£5.0m) first-half clearance into the bottom corner of Vicente Guaita‘s (£5.0m) net to give Wolves a well-deserved lead.

Bombing forward with intent and energy, the 19-year-old matched what Nelson Semedo (£5.5m) offered on the right and, as a result, Crystal Palace struggled to cope with how wide the pitch became.

“(Aït-Nouri) is brilliant. He’s come in and learned the role inside out. He’s really sharp. Turns you inside out with his bag of tricks. Tonight, I thought he was brilliant.” – Conor Coady

“(Aït-Nouri) played good. He has a lot of talent. There is a lot to improve on the defensive aspect and the shape of the team. But to score on your debut is great.” – Nuno Espirito Santo

DEAR PODENCE

Arguably, the chief beneficiaries of the impact Aït-Nouri had on the Wolves team were for Daniel Podence (£5.5m) and Pedro Neto (£5.5m), who each got their third attacking returns of the season in Gameweek 7.

Each wing-back taking up advanced positions, and offering energy and enthusiasm to track back, although, admittedly Aït-Nouri was not as good at that part of the job as Semedo (which Nuno picked up on, based on the above quote). Generally, the extra pace in these areas allowed the two wingers much more freedom to roam forward and cause problems against Palace.

Podence was particularly lively in the early stages, as Wolves finally rediscovered how to start games on the front foot. It is telling that Aït-Nouri’s 18th-minute goal was their first scored in the first half since Gameweek 1.

Then, after teeing up Leander Dendoncker (£4.5m) for a seventh-minute headed effort and watching Guaita palm away a 10th-minute curled strike, Podence finally rewarded the patience of his 3.6% ownership with a first attacking return since Gameweek 2. 

Netting his first goal since this same fixture last season, the former Olympiacos man ghosted in at the back post to slot under Guaita after Neto had found space behind Patrick van Aanholt (£5.4m) for a cross.

ON THE SPOT

The 482,570 Fantasy managers who signed Wilfried Zaha (£7.3m) for Gameweek 7 were, naturally, disappointed to see him pick up just one point at Wolves.

The fact that Nuno’s men have kept four clean sheets from a possible seven now arguably makes his rather quiet display feel like more of an anomaly, considering he averaged 10 points per away game before Friday night.

With Leeds (home), Burnley (away), Newcastle (home) and West Bromwich Albion (away) up next, there is still plenty of reasons to be positive about Zaha’s credentials.

Not least because he might be back on penalties again after Luka Milivojevic‘s (£5.7m) short-lived return to the Crystal Palace side.

During the club captain’s absence, Zaha has taken on responsibility for spot-kicks. But, when the Eagles were awarded one in the first half at Molineux, it was, unsurprisingly, Milivojevic who prepared to take it.

In the end, the penalty was ruled out for an offside in the build-up but the fact the Serbian collected the ball and stood over it spoke volumes.

However, Zaha owners were handed something of a reprieve as Milivojevic was sent off for violent conduct in the closing stages. At present, his ban lasts three matches, which would, of course, be ideal for anyone wanting Zaha to take some more penalties.

That said, it would be worth keeping an eye on whether or not Palace decide to appeal the decision and try to shorten the suspension.

“I’m disappointed about the red card. I personally thought it was a fair challenge from Luka Milivojević. But the referee, unfortunately, had a different opinion.” – Roy Hodgson

Wolverhampton Wanderers XI (3-4-3): Patrício; Kilman, Coady, Boly; Aït-Nouri, Neves, Dendoncker, Semedo; Neto (Moutinho 76′), Jiménez (F Silva 90+1′), Podence (Traoré 76′).

Crystal Palace XI (4-4-2): Guaita; van Aanholt, Dann, Kouyaté, Clyne; Schlupp (Eze 65′), Riedewald, Milivojevic, Townsend (Ayew 72′); Zaha, Batshuayi (Benteke 84′).

LESSONS LEARNED FROM FPL GAMEWEEK 7

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  1. Saiss-ing up defender options
    Legomané
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    • 6 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Romain Saiss was the top FPL point scoring defender going into GW7, however Nuno showed no mercy, benching the makeshift wingback for the new kid in town last night.

    Saiss owners, or indeed anyone else expecting to spend a transfer in defence next week — what are your initial thoughts as the Gameweek swings into action? — which defenders are you considering and why?

    — Ait Nouri (£5.0m) rewarded his [checks] 0.0% ownership with a goal, and a fine 15 point haul to rub further salt into the open wounds of Saiss’ forsaken owners. But it’s Maximilian Kilman (£4.2m) who is likely to draw any direct Wolves-to-Wolves Saiss sales having seemingly ousted the Moroccan from the LCB slot for at least the time being.

    — Other potential options include West Ham defensive assets ahead of an enviable fixture run. An appetite for RWB Vladimir Coufal (£4.5m) in particular seems to be growing within the community.

    — Patrick van Aanholt (£5.4m) could revive interest in some quarters after completing 90mins for the first time since his return from long term injury — although preseason fantasies of penalty duties still seem doubtful due to Zaha’s recent eagerness and efficiency from the spot in Milivojevic’s absence.

    — Lastly, Ben Chilwell (£5.9m) has delivered 2 cleansheets, 2 assists and a goal in just 3 premier league starts for Chelsea, and providing he remains injury free, looks to be untouchable in the LB berth. Chilwell already boasts a rapidly growing ownership level above 20% and with relatively favourable fixtures ahead could prove a valuable medium term hold.

    1. LC1
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      I'll be downgrading him to the likes on Soufal or Lamptey in order to upgrade a mid to Bruno in a couple of weeks.
      It was fun whilst it lasted Saiss!

      1. LC1
        • 9 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        Coufal*

        1. fc_skrald
          • 8 Years
          3 years, 4 months ago

          I might try good old Ivanovic - I guess he still has the potential to get some high scoring gameweeks.

    2. RamaJama
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Considering Cresswell, Kilman or Cancelo

      1. RamaJama
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        Is Kilman nailed?

        1. Legomané
          • Has Moderation Rights
          • 6 Years
          3 years, 4 months ago

          It’s certainly starting to look that way. Wolves back line has been very robust since he came in.

    3. SHOOTER MCGINN
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      West Ham defender for me. Nice and cheap.

    4. Cruyff's Eleven
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Cresswell stands out in terms of Xi and fixtures.

    5. Do I Not Like Orange
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      West Ham defender for me, but Saiss may get an extra week by default due to needing to get rid of Mitro & possibly Trent (in order to afford a better Mitro replacement than Wilson/Bamford).

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

      Probably Coady for me. I like the Wolves defence and want the cheapest nailed on option.

    7. Legomané
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      I’ve the fabled trio of doom to deal with — Reece James, Saiss and Mitchell, so at least one will need to make way this week.

      Chilwell, Kilman or Bellerin are at the top of my radar, with Saiss likely to be the first on the chopping block.

      Without a WC in hand the temptation to ‘fix’ multiple slots with a hit or two, and instead allocate future transfers to desirable attacking moves will be very high!

      1. StoichkovFPL
        • 8 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        I think that hit is not needed here.
        James can easy start next game so wouldnt rush to sell him esp for a hit. Mitchell wasnt playing yesterday because of a knock so he may be still first choice. With that in mind plus CP fixtures and considering his price he can easy sray in our teams. In worst case he can be 3rd slot bench player. But Saiss needs to go defo also because of Wolves fixtures (same reason I wouldnt buy Kilman) so its a no brainer to sell him for Chilwell who is best pick in def atm.

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

      Van Aanholt love owning him..

    9. Gregor
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      • 14 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      I’m also looking at Bellerin who has four favourable home fixtures in the next six games and Dallas who is second in the ICT rank for threat and still available at a cost price of £4.5m.

      1. Kindness
          3 years, 4 months ago

          Like the Bellerin pick, do you think he's nailed?

          1. Gregor
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            • 14 Years
            3 years, 4 months ago

            Yeah, 90 minutes in all league games and gets rested in the Europa League.

      2. wulfrunian
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        Morning.Wolves has some tough fixtures coming up so i don't think Ait Nouri is a good pick.
        I read somewhere that Coufal is a safer pick than Masuaku because the latter could loose his place if Benrahma starts.But what if Moyes decide to start Yarmolenko?In a 3-4-3 Yarmolenko could easily start.
        I own Pva and i was so frustrated last night.He deserved an assist.Good game,good fixtures on free kicks and itrust Palace's defence.The only problem is that he is expensive.
        Chilwell is a great pick.
        The truth is that are not so many good defenders around atm.Can we trust Leicester's defence?Maybe a cheap defender from Newcastle?

      3. Tigers Time
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        Got my eye on Vestergaard of Southampton - passes the eye test.
        Last four game points are 6-7-7-6 which included Everton & Chelsea.
        At 4.5m and with fairly good fixtures up to mid December could be a nice punt.

        1. Neeskens Under Matip
          • 12 Years
          3 years, 4 months ago

          He is the worst defender to have graced the EPL...

          1. Tigers Time
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 8 Years
            3 years, 4 months ago

            As I was saying...

        2. hewittj1
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 8 Years
          3 years, 4 months ago

          What are the lottery numbers for Tuesday?

      4. El Lobito 10
        • 6 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        Cancelo. Thank me later

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

        West Ham and Chelsea defenders look the best options at the moment imo considering their fixtures and recent form. Differential pick could be Dallas, who seems pretty attacking and sometimes plays OOP.

    10. Rhodes your boat
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      A) Werner jimi to kane bamford
      B) jimi sterling to Kane grealish (or other mid up to 9.3)

      Both for free

      1. RamaJama
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        A

    11. Noob
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      National lockdown expected to be announced on Monday.

      Schools/universities are to remain open but I can't imagine that the football season can continue if there is a lockdown in place. Not sure what has happened in other countries that have gone back into lockdown.

      Unfortunate from an FPL point of view if you have players that are due to play in Monday's games!

      1. Joey Tribbiani
        • 3 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        What is the logic behind thinking schools remain open but football which is behind closed doors will stop??

        1. Joey Tribbiani
          • 3 Years
          3 years, 4 months ago

          Sounds like someone has 0 players playing monday lol

      2. Nightcrawler
        • 4 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        Username that goes with the comment

      3. MSTRKRFTSMN
        • 10 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        Worrying too much. Football will continue. They already have the procedures in place now

        1. RamaJama
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 11 Years
          3 years, 4 months ago

          This

      4. beric
        • 12 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        I dont think the lockdown will start immediately on monday so i definitely wouldnt worry about mondays games. Also think its really unlikely they will stop games going ahead at all

      5. Three-Five-Two
        • 3 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        Domestic football will be fine. Can see European games being halted soon though. Seems unnecessary.

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

          I can't see European games being halted while domestic games go ahead. Worst case (and unlikely) scenario would be English teams playing home games in a different country as alternative would mean all English teams forfeiting their places in European cups which would never happen.

        2. Do I Not Like Orange
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 11 Years
          3 years, 4 months ago

          Would be a fantastic bit of serendipity if the international breaks were sacked off.

      6. DA Minnion (Former great)
        • 11 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        In lockdown in Ireland. Schools still open and elite sport goes ahead. Premier league won't be affected.

      7. Cruyff's Eleven
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 5 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        The players are tested every day like. Elite athletes have been in lock down for months.

    12. ⚔★Vibudh★⚔
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      https://twitter.com/MaccaSport/status/1322410045720596480

      It looks like Chilwell and Reece James will start

      1. Piggs Boson
        • 12 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        What does the padlock mean?

        1. Piggs Boson
          • 12 Years
          3 years, 4 months ago

          Oh I see. Two English, a Brazilian, two French.

          Mendy (F)
          James (E) Silva (B) Zouma (F) Chilwell (E)

          Is the guy reliable?

          1. Piggs Boson
            • 12 Years
            3 years, 4 months ago

            Mendy isn't French dumbass.

            1. Nightcrawler
              • 4 Years
              3 years, 4 months ago

              Kante

              1. Piggs Boson
                • 12 Years
                3 years, 4 months ago

                Makes sense. I suppose it still could be Mount over Chilwell/James as one of the English guys. Or Abraham...

                Doesn't matter anyway, nothing we can do now.

          2. Pumpkinhead - I'm ITK …
            • 14 Years
            3 years, 4 months ago

            Or does it mean changes since last game

            2 English ( Mount and Reece)

            1 brazil = Tiago
            2 French = Gru and ?? did Kante play ??
            3 = rest of team locked

      2. Over Midwicket
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        James becoming a really good option.

        So infuriating.

        1. Pumpkinhead - I'm ITK …
          • 14 Years
          3 years, 4 months ago

          Lol. Why is he. He will be benched again next week.

    13. Nightcrawler
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Dont understand why nuno wouldndrop the most in form def in the league, in terms of fpl points..that too after a cleanie ladt week

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

        Nuno banked his CS last week and sold him for Ait Nouri. He is looking for differentials.

        1. 272MK
          • 10 Years
          3 years, 4 months ago

          precisely. Pep is prolly betting a lot of money to win his league

    14. jomikijiq
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Re: mainly Saiss' replacement

      Cresswell (0.01 xG90 + 0.20 xA90) - 5m LCB
      Coufal (0.03 xG90 + 0.07 xA90) - 4.5m RWB
      Masuaku (0.02 xG90 + 0.34 xA90) - 4.5m LWB

      I know the sample size is quite small, but Masuaku looks the best out of the three so far. The only problem is he is the most likely to drop out if WHU revert to 4atb - how likely is that?

      1. Rasping Drive
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        I would go Cresswell out of the three you mention. Although I’ll probably be going Kilman myself

        1. Marcin the Pole
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 8 Years
          3 years, 4 months ago

          If I wanted to keep a Wolves defender I'd definitely go Kilman. Looking at fixtures however Wham defence seems a more sensible pick.

    15. Vazza
      • 3 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Thoughts on Cancelo as a replacement for Saiss?

      1. RamaJama
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        Really considering him, seems attacking and good price for city def. but is he nailed?

        1. Vazza
          • 3 Years
          3 years, 4 months ago

          That’s the problem. With Walker in the team, who knows?

      2. PapaWengzz
        • 4 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        Good option GW10 onwards

      3. lilmessipran
        • 11 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        Dias more nailed on and good attacking threat from set pieces might be a better option

      4. djoker_nole
        • 3 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        not nailed

    16. Vazza
      • 3 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      I’m really struggling to understand the sudden interest for WHU defenders. I know there fixture run is now decent but can there defence really be trusted?

      1. Vazza
        • 3 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        Their defence^

      2. camarozz
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        Cresswell has been decent even with hard fixtures this far.

      3. Magic Zico
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 5 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        Stats say so

      4. Yank Revolution
        • 12 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        Its bizarre

      5. Neeskens Under Matip
        • 12 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        Yes, classic Moyes...

    17. camarozz
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Two players I wanted - Rash/Chilwell go up.

      Jrod I have goes down.

      So annoying

    18. 1justlookin
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Missed the game last night,how did Jiminez play?

      1. Piggs Boson
        • 12 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        Deep.

        Had one shot, and it was from range.

      2. Brosstan
        • 9 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        Mexican Altidore is back

        1. ZLNR
          • 8 Years
          3 years, 4 months ago

          Brutal bringing up Jozy to the Sunderland fan

      3. Magic Zico
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 5 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        Time to go esp if no other burning issues in your team

      4. El Presidente
        • 4 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        Nuno is copying Mou's tactics at Spurs and that means Jimmy will play like Kane in a deeper role to unleash the wingers

    19. Slitherene
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      My defense for next week.

      TAA (mci)
      Coady (lei)
      Justin (WOL)
      Taylor (bha)
      Ward (LEE)

      Start which 3?

      1. Magic Zico
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 5 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        TAA > Chilwell and play Taylor Coady the other two

    20. Flair
      • 3 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Have Reece but I'm really feeling a Burnley win today

    21. Brosstan
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      The feared fraud green arrow after the first game.. 5 points from 4 players...

      1. Pino
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        lol, I know the feeling. Wish you good luck with the rest of the team.

      2. ivantys
        • 3 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        Imagine going up 100k rank just cos you own Semedo instead of Saiss

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

          But remember he got 4 extra points last week

          1. ivantys
            • 3 Years
            3 years, 4 months ago

            *5, yeah total fluke last week. Imagine the Saiss owners laughing at Kilman/Coady/Semedo owners last week getting punished.

            1. El Presidente
              • 4 Years
              3 years, 4 months ago

              You don't know that, Saiss has not played so no 1 pointers... yet. Depends on who's coming in from the bench right? In my case it will be Justin. Will see.

              1. ivantys
                • 3 Years
                3 years, 4 months ago

                It's already sweet revenge nonetheless. I'm sure some of those Saiss owners were hoping for Wolves to concede after he went off. Nice to see those evil ppl getting punished.

    22. doppelganger
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Guaita Steer
      Chilwell Saiss* Dunne * Mitchel Justin
      Salah Son Zaha Grealish Reed
      Dcl Kane Jimenez

      1.7itb 1 ft . Thinking of doing Dunne - Coufal this gw and next gw to move out Saiss and maybe Guaita if he doesnt make some points.
      What is critical to get rid this gw?

    23. sandman58
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Best def for 5.0 mill?
      Already have Chilwell Justin Kilman & Coufal

      1. 1912 F.A Cup Winners
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 6 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        Cresswell mate?? Zouma at 5.1 if you could squeeze a little from somewhere

        1. sandman58
          • 5 Years
          3 years, 4 months ago

          Thanks for suggestion mate but already have Coufal & Chilwell

    24. pablo discobar
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      It's understood sports will be halted. More to follow

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

        Would you say it's time to crack each others heads open and feast on the goo inside?

      2. dmcnam12
        • 3 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        Source?

      3. Pumpkinhead - I'm ITK …
        • 14 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        You should really be offering a source here

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

        Don’t believe you unless you’re a journalist

    25. ⚔★Vibudh★⚔
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      I know most of us only like to have a 4.5 keeper but I think Mendy has been underpriced at 5.0 and is the best set and forget option

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

      Come on Brewster! Reward my faith in starting you!

      1. Rasping Drive
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        Yup. Have him coming in for Saiss. My expectations are naturally very low.

        1. Rasping Drive
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 14 Years
          3 years, 4 months ago

          *not Saiss, James

      2. Flair
        • 3 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        Can't imagine him getting past Laporte-Dias in defense

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

        Enjoy your 1-2 points

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

          A haul compared to last week 🙂

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

        At least get to 60 minutes?!?

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

          Yes lol should do if he starts

    27. dmcnam12
      • 3 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Surely Foden's recent performances have to nail him a spot in that XI.. right?

      1. Big Hands Barry
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 5 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        Until he becomes as reliable as kdb he wont be nailed unfortunately

      2. Flair
        • 3 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        Nailed no? At the forefront of Guardiola's thinking? Hopefully.

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

        No such thing as nailed at City

        1. djoker_nole
          • 3 Years
          3 years, 4 months ago

          Ederson, Laporte, Sterling and KDB disagree with you.

          1. Long ago I drew a walrus
            • 13 Years
            3 years, 4 months ago

            Lol. Laporte is not even close to nailed. Fixtures coming thick and fast, everyone will be rotated, with the exception of Ederson because he doesn't need to run very much. Sterling has the best fitness out of the 3 and is the most versatile so is comparatively the most nailed. KDB needs to be managed to avoid burnout and further injuries. Laporte has the worst injury record of the lot and there is zero chance he plays all the games

    28. PocketZola
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Who are players you have but your gut says wtf?

      for me it is kane, lamptey

      1. Third Eye Vision
        • 11 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        It might be trapped wind.

    29. sandman58
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      What's community views on Hakim Ziyech at Chelsea??

      1. Pino
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        Wait and see

    30. Jinswick
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Not very exciting, but thoughts on these moves? Squad is starting to look a little light!

      Holding & Mitchell -> Chilwell & Coufal

      McCarthy, Steer
      TAA, Bellerin, Lamptey, Holding, Mitchell
      Salah, Son, Foden, Barkley, Bissouma
      Kane, Jiménez, Antonio

      Bank 2.0m, 2FT

      1. Magic Zico
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 5 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        Nice moves

      2. FourLokoLeipzig
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 6 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        Looked good at first glance, but won’t that give you the benching headache from hell?! Maybe just get Chilwell in and roll the other FT for the IB, as that will give you more flexibility to change your attackers with the fixture swings?

    31. Magic Zico
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Play Taylor (bha) or Cancelo (LIV) next week?

      1. Vazza
        • 3 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        Cancelo is a more exciting choice

      2. ⚔★Vibudh★⚔
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        Taylor

    32. Vazza
      • 3 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Thoughts on these moves please-

      Saiss, Jimenez => Kilman, Werner

      For free

      Also have Coady so not sure whether keeping double wolves defence is a good idea

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

        i like it

      2. Magic Zico
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 5 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        Like it

      3. 1912 F.A Cup Winners
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 6 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        Hi mate really nice moves imo!!

        1. Vazza
          • 3 Years
          3 years, 4 months ago

          Hey buddy, thanks for the feedback. It’s either I make these moves or keep Jimenez and offload Saiss for a defender up to 5.1m. The latter would enable me to roll a free transfer into the international break. Really not sure what to do. Any thoughts mate?

          1. Vazza
            • 3 Years
            3 years, 4 months ago

            I also have my wildcard which I can use over the IB if things go pear shaped

          2. 1912 F.A Cup Winners
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 6 Years
            3 years, 4 months ago

            Hi buddy, I think those are really good solid moves!! Chelsea certainly have some good fixtures so definitely worth it IMO!! Ah but keeping Jiménez could also be good he does well against tougher opponents on paper, both could work mate!! Nice headache to have!! Haha

            1. Vazza
              • 3 Years
              3 years, 4 months ago

              Thanks mate and best of luck

    33. Flair
      • 3 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      https://twitter.com/johncrossmirror/status/1322478897619968002

      "I did think there would be a national lockdown - think it’s sadly inevitable - and those that I spoke to at back end of the week are confident football carries on. The latest round of testing - just two positives - suggests the protocols are working."

      Relief

      1. thegaffer82
        • 12 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        Hopefully the International break is cancelled though!

        Will give the players a much needed rest during what is probably the most hectic fixture schedule there has ever been

    34. Gabbiadini
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Robbo, Chilwell ... Mitchell & Dunne

      Who should I choose for my Saïss replacement?

      1. Magic Zico
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 5 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        Creswell Kilman Vestergaard AWB/Telles Cancelo/Dias

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

          Is Cress worth the 0.5 over Coufal?

          1. Magic Zico
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 5 Years
            3 years, 4 months ago

            Yes and maintaining team cost structure

      2. diesel001
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        Justin

    35. Ajax Hamsterdam
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      For free

      Saiss and perreira to pva and Bowen

      Good moves? Thanks

    36. Party time
        3 years, 4 months ago

        Captain next gw
        1) Pulisic
        2) Son
        3) Salah
        4) Ziyech

        1. Ajax Hamsterdam
          • 9 Years
          3 years, 4 months ago

          Son

          1. Party time
              3 years, 4 months ago

              Thanks

        2. DA Minnion (Former great)
          • 11 Years
          3 years, 4 months ago

          A Sterling haul today would be lovely.

          1. Ajax Hamsterdam
            • 9 Years
            3 years, 4 months ago

            As long as kdb provides the assists

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

          Jiminez and hames to werner and Zaha? Yay or nay

          1. Ajax Hamsterdam
            • 9 Years
            3 years, 4 months ago

            Wait for Werner to see how he performs this gw