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

761 Comments Post a Comment
  1. Gabbiadini
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Jimi a trade with his fixtures and if so to who... (own Ings)
    Possibly thinking Werner?

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

      Yeah I guess if he looks good this week

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

        yes obvs a wait and watch.

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

      Just got rid of Werner, not liking his positioning

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

        too good to stay down.

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

          Like Morata, Di Maria , schevcenko . Etc etc

          No such thing as too good to stay down

    3. Toblerone52 - Zlatan Ibra-H…
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      I'm gonna keep him for next few. 2 goals in 3 games isn't bad

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

        Not bad but 8.5M is tough to chew. Bamford in and use the money to get MUN or MCI mid.

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

    Would you keep TAA for Man City or move to Chilwell?
    Likely going to WC in 2-3 weeks anyway

    1. DARK SIDE OF THE LOON
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      I am moving out for Coufal. Need to prepare for my Podence to Bruno switch.

    2. Toblerone52 - Zlatan Ibra-H…
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Yep keep could easily be a 0-0

  3. DARK SIDE OF THE LOON
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Need one of my popular picks to not play to have my differential come up from the bench and give me a nice 8. Please!

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

    Only three Premier League games today? This PPV nonsense has got to stop.

    1. Bruce Lee
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      i don't like the ppv stuff

      but i do like the games spread out

  5. All For One
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Coufal or Masuaku?

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

      Coufal more nailed

      1. All For One
        • 5 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        Cool thanks

  6. Bruce Lee
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    the standard of pundits in the uk is disgusting

    if you see other countries, they have pundits that breakdown tactics and explain things that you might not have caught watching the game

    in the uk, you got most of the analysis asking if the manager should be sacked or highlighting the referee decisions
    football is not politics or referee decisions

    then, you have sky that have literally got youtube personalities telling me about football

  7. Bruce Lee
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    a sterling haul today would be lovely

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

      Hope he saves some for next week

      1. Bruce Lee
        • 5 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        easy game so probably will

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

      As an owner can’t see it against SHU

      1. Bruce Lee
        • 5 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        true, SHU have been solid so far

    3. Salan
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Hope so

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

      Yes with Cancelo assisting most

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

    The top defender in the game has been dropped, pretty unusual 🙂

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

      Feels so harsh he was only
      Moved out left to help the team with injuries too haha

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

        It’s one game, doesn’t mean he’s completely dropped. Who’s to say Kilman misses out next next week or Coady/Boly

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

          lol. it won't be coady or boly.

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

            Ok maybe a bit far there, but definitely Kilman. Kid only has a couple of good performances under his belt

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

        Yeah I would be so pissed with the manager... really unfair. He could have easily say why don't you play Kilman as a wing back instead? Lesson learned I guess.

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

      Shows how fpl points doesn’t always reflect real life performances

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

      Trent will be top after today 😉

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

        15+ points coming

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

      Highest scoring doesn't mean bEsT defender

  9. PlayPercentage
    • 13 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Saiss -> Kilman, or
    Saiss -> Ait-Nouri?

    1. Sim Simma
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Kilman for the short term and Ait-Nouri if he holds down the LWB position

    2. Gandalf
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Fixtures not looking good for wolves going forward, so either look elsewhere or gamble of Kilman holding down his place as an enabler

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

      Are you that confident that they will get results, given their upcoming fixtures?

    4. antis0cial
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Not prefer a West Ham def for upcoming fixtures?

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

      None

  10. beetlejuice
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Looking for a Jimenez replacement, currently have DCL and Watkins. Fund is 9.9 after shipping Jimenez
    Bamford ; don't fancy the fixtures
    Kane ; need a hit and fixtures are drying already
    Maupay ; is he reliable?
    Antonio ; injured
    Adams ; recently sold him for Watkins, don't really go back to that route again.

    Any other options?
    Thanks!

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

      Wilson ?

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

      Ings

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

        +1

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

        does he really worth extra few millions than adams? I doubt.

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

      Keep and do GW9 with 2FT more options

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

    Would you consider pva a good replacement for saiss ?

    1. All For One
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Great fixtures for next 4 gws

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

        Didn't watch the game no chance he can be dropped if Mitchell fit ? Thanks

        1. All For One
          • 5 Years
          3 years, 4 months ago

          Doubt Pva will be dropped he replaced Mitchell, didn't watch the game mate.

        2. Soonmixdin
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 13 Years
          3 years, 4 months ago

          There's no way Mitchell gets a look in if PvA is fit!

          1. Soonmixdin
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 13 Years
            3 years, 4 months ago

            Only thing I would say is that as he's returned from a long injury lay off, he won't be up to speed for a few games yet.

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

      Thanks all pva it is then 🙂

  12. All For One
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Jimenez vs Leicester
    Dcl vs Man Utd

    Hold or Jimenez to Dcl?

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

      United at home usually a good fixture for Everton to get goals historically. I’d keep DCL

      1. All For One
        • 5 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        Cool haven't got Dcl yet.

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

          Sorry I misread, I would get DCL and have some extra £s

    2. Toblerone52 - Zlatan Ibra-H…
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      hold

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

      DCL has the better fixtures after mate but you could say Jiménez always does well in harder fixtures too so it’s a really close one

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

      Do it the week after when DCL has Fulham

      1. All For One
        • 5 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        Yeh makes sense doing it when dcl is against Fulham thanks guys.

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

      Makes sense, I think people rushing to sell him should hold, I very much doubt Kilman has displaced him long term after a couple of good performances when Saiss has been a stronghold in that defense for over a year.

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

        Personally don’t own him though

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

        Fixtures are turning though

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

          They are just so solid at the back though

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

            True. If only I had a crystal ball 🙂

    2. Top Lad Dakes.
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Interesting indeed, but Kilman and A-N performance still worrying...

    3. Guru Mediation
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Very. Thanks for the link. That being said I see little downside to downgrading as the fixtures are turning for Wolves. Can then assess which is the best asset to obtain a few weeks down the road

      1. Guru Mediation
        • 8 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        I'm switching to Coufal, but not until the end of the week

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

        Before that he couldn't get in the team, remember. Bennett kept him out, and he got the odd job in midfield. It's not as if he's been a mainstay for years and a Nuno favourite.

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

        This. If upcoming fixtures were tasty I'd definitely hold. Don't have much appetite for a Wolves defender anyway though for the next few weeks so will likely bring in Coufal.

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

          This

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

      Hats off to the person who spotted that one !

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

      This is why you should ignore twitter. I hope you all keep him

  13. Top Lad Dakes.
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Bit of a weird one, I always thought Saiss was an excellent player for Wolves - sad to see him lose his spot. Guess it means he’s gotta go - but to who atm?
    A) Coufal/Cresswell
    B) Kilman
    C) Chilwell
    D) other

    Martinez Steer
    Robbo Saiss** Lamptey Taylor Mitchell
    Salah Son Havertz JRodriguez Podence
    Kane DCL Davis

    2FT 1.2 ITB

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

      C

      1. Top Lad Dakes.
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        Probably a solid shout especially if good again today. A downgrade would be nice though potentially to enable Podence / Davis upgrades, or Rashford in for Havertz even...

    2. Carlton P
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Depends if you are considering Havertz > Rashford and need £ITB

    3. Tinfoil Deathstar
      • 3 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      I have the exact same defence as you and a similar amount ITB. It's a tough one but I think I'm going to swap Saiss for Creswell.

      Chilwell is nearly a £1m more expensive than Cresswell now, so just feel the latter offers better value for money, and would rather use those freed-up funds to invest in City attack from GW10. West Ham's underlying defensive stats are great, Cresswell is nailed, and offers similar potential for attacking returns. I think I'll make the move early if Cresswell gets through his fixture today in order to beat the likely Saiss price drop.

  14. bigwig
    • 13 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    What's Hodgson on about the Mili foul was a fair challenge and appealing. It was a blatant red card.

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

      I do remember on the last replay I saw (having been fully convinced of the red) him getting a much bigger chunk of the ball than I'd first thought. But haven't seen it since to confirm (I know I could go on Twitter to look again but I don't like Twitter and won't promulgate it by giving it a click).

      1. bigwig
        • 13 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        tbf I only saw it from one angle in the highlights on a computer screen but looked a stone wall red

    2. Fantasy Gold
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Roy has let himself down with that comment.

      Sour grapes.

  15. Kodap
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Anyone help?

    Had 2FT’s, already done Saiss > Coufal.. got 1.3m itb! Does this look good to go for GW 8? Want to bring City players in but not yet as fixtures are horrendous.

    Martinez (Steer)
    Trent - Lamptey - Coufal (Dallas & Taylor)
    Salah - Son - Zaha - Podence
    Jimmy - DCL - Kane

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

      Jimmy to Werner/Ings could be a good shout

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

        Yeah i was thinking Werner/Ings, but shall I hold for one more week and reassess? I feel like I need city cover in 2 GW's too!

        Possibly keep Jimmy and just do Podence > Foden?

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

        When would you look at doing the above?

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

    Are Zaha owners planning to hold through his fixtures, I’ve had him since gw 3 so had ok returns but feel like now could be a good time to jump off a to Rashford, puli or Bruno

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

      I'm holding, he looked dangerous again last night, should of had a penalty last night and with Luka suspended he's on penalties again?

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

        Would think so, some say Pva but I can’t see that. He looked ok last night ? Didn’t see the game, that’s re assuring at least!

      2. Seanigula
        • 14 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        Dangerous? He was terrible...don’t think he even had a single shot anywhere near the goal...and he wouldn’t have had a penalty because Luka was on at the time

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

      hold through what, 4 excellent fixtures?

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

        Leeds and Burnley aren’t excellent fixtures for an attacking side as bad as palace

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

      I'm thinking of getting him in. LAst night was the fixture I dint want him for but the next 4 look good

    4. AC/DC AFC
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Issue with Zaha is his career average is a goal every 5 games or so.

      I get that he's in a more prominent attacking position.

      I'd have any of those others first.

  17. Bury94
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Weird one this Liverpool game tonight. I could see West Ham getting a 2-1 win but I could also see Liverpool winning 5-0. Hope it's the latter as a Mane captainer..

    1. Top Lad Dakes.
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Nice 1-0 with a Salah goal would do me fine tbh

    2. Salan
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Hope it's the latter and Salah scores 5.

  18. Danno - Emre Canada
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Plenty people moaning about a potential Podence assist, I missed it, anything in this?

    1. Bruce Lee
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      podence crossed to the pen spot and it was headed away towards the corner of the box

      the fella then scored

    2. bigwig
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      I think it was unlucky not to be an assist as the header didn't change the direction of the ball much

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

      Owners grasping at straws. It was an obvious clearance from Kouyate that fell to Ait Nori

    4. Fantasy Gold
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      They are never given.

      Wasn’t an assist. Podence owner here.

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

        I’m a non owner and think it should have been given, I always thought rule was as long as the defender’s touch/interception doesn’t dramatically change the path of the ball it is an assist?

        In a similar vein I find it silly how rebounds off keepers saves are always given, surely that is changing the path of the ball?

        1. Danno - Emre Canada
          • 9 Years
          3 years, 4 months ago

          Hmmmm cheers all, I’ll try to check it out in a bit. Sounds like we need a bit of consistency

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

          Some of the assist rules are cack. Someone falls over for a foul 40 yards out and some other genius bangs in an unbelievable goal – and that counts as an assist, same as dribbling past five players and giving someone a tap-in?

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

      Intended target of the ball was Ait Nouri and he was the one who scored. Should have been an assist. Unfortunately the ones who make those decisions aren’t very bright, hence they do this job. It doesn’t take a genius to figure it out.

      1. Wild Rover
        • 13 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        No way was he the intended target.

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

      Butterfly affect again. If he was given the assist the game may have somehow played out differently. Accept the goal and be happy

      1. Danno - Emre Canada
        • 9 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        That’s exactly what I was saying to someone earlier

      2. Wild Rover
        • 13 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        Not true in this case. Giving him the assist would not have changed the game, it could even have been given after the game.

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

          There must be somthing that could have changed . He may have been thinking..wonder if that goes down as an official assist on my tally and in his concentration took a step left instead of right. Clutching at straws but the flap of a butterflys wing n all that

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

            Well this is true to the theory to be fair. But very hypothetical!

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

        Not really, the decision of whether it was an assist or not is in isolation to fpl

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

        That doesn't work in this case because it had no material effect, though. You can't even say Podence might have played better because he thought he'd been awarded an FPL assist, because he wouldn't have known either well (not to mention the absurdity of him caring)

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

          I didn't say that or relate it to fpl. Yes i am straw clutching here but look up 😉

  19. Parsnips
    • 3 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    My team:

    Martinez
    Robo Saiss Chilwell
    Salah Barkley Zaha Son
    Werner Dcl Jimenez

    Ryan Mitchell Dunne Anguissa

    I’m so stuck on what transfers to do! Any help/suggestions would be great!

    1. antis0cial
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Saiss to West Ham def or pva, rest is fine for now

  20. Ronnies
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Bench 1 of these;

    A) TAA - Man City away
    B) Ayling - away to Palace
    C) Justin - home to Wolves
    D) Coady - away to Leicester

    Thanks.

    1. Fantasy Gold
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      D

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

      C

    3. antis0cial
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      C

    4. Salan
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      A) TAA is not an option.

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

    Ampadu now 4.4 and expected to continue playing as a deep midfielder..
    Sheffield United can only improve.. one to monitor!

  22. Naby K8a
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Thiago’s in the squad today

    1. Fantasy Gold
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Nice. Improves Salah’s prospects

    2. Sim Simma
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Very nice (Borat accent)

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

      So Chelsea clean sheet?

  23. AC/DC AFC
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    I really hope both KDB and Mahrez play and link up well today...

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

      And sterling.

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

    Best Saiss replacement? 5.4m to spend

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

      I'm going pva

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

        Like it

    2. AC/DC AFC
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      If it weren't for fixtures you'd say a straight swap in Wolves.

      They are pretty much the form team defensively.

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

        You're right. I do fancy some shutouts even with that run but it does look a bit evil

    3. antis0cial
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Coufal/cresswell/pva. Maybe cancelo

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

        Slim pickings those

    4. Fantasy Gold
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Cresswell

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

      Dare I say AWB/Telles?

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

        AWB could be a shout but Lindelof at 4.9 also

  25. BoleynWin
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    A lot of speculation around Palace’s penalty pecking order, I thought it was worth mentioning that when they were awarded one last night Milli picked the ball up and began walking over to the spot before you could see PVA ask him “Are you taking it?”

    To me that suggests PVA is second in line ahead of Zaha when they are all on the pitch, with Milli out I guess we could find out sooner rather than later...

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

      Good read

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

      Cack decision, just leave it to the guy who’s been scoring them and is your leading scorer - until he misses at least (Zaha owner)

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

      PVA on pens hopefully

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

    Saiss Mitchell > Cresswell Kilman no brainer?

    1. Fantasy Gold
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      For free? Good moves

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

        Yes one at the time Cresswell in first for Fulham

  27. Kodap
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    G2G for next GW?

    Rolling a FT so i've got 2 to play with.

    Martinez (Steer)
    Trent - Coufal - Lamptey (Dallas & Taylor)
    Salah - Son - Zaha - Podence (Burke)
    Jimmy - DCL - Kane

    1.3m itb.

  28. Bury94
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    XI | Ederson, Walker, Dias, Laporte, Cancelo, Rodrigo, De Bruyne (C), Bernardo, Torres, Mahrez, Sterling.

    SUBS | Carson, Stones, Ake, Gundogan, Zinchenko, Foden, Garcia.

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

      God damn it

    2. AC/DC AFC
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Brilliant

      ... Bring it on!

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

      Yes Cancelo starts

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

      No Foden

  29. ClassiX
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    MAN CITY TEAM NEWS
    Team to play Sheffield United: Ederson, Walker, Dias, Laporte, Cancelo, Silva, Rodri, De Bruyne, Mahrez, Torres, Sterling.
    Subs: Carson, Stones, Ake, Gundogan, Zinchenko, Foden, Garcia.

    SHEFFIELD UNITED TEAM NEWS
    Team to play Man City: Ramsdale, Basham, Egan, Stevens, Baldock, Berge, Ampadu. Lowe, Osborn, McBurnie, Brewster.
    Subs: Verrips, Lundstrum, Sharp, Burke, Norwood, McGoldrick, Robinson.

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

      Torres and Cancelo to Aguero and Mendy (when both fit) and that is Man City's best team)

    2. mookie
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Is that a back 4 from Sheffield? Who'll be on set pieces for them?

      1. _Ninja_
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        Berge maybe

        1. mookie
          • 10 Years
          3 years, 4 months ago

          Cheers

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

      Lundstram in the bad books for rejecting a new contract?