Scout Notes

How Adams fared in Ings’ absence as Walcott plays up-front for Southampton

Southampton 2-0 Newcastle

  • Goals: Che Adams (£5.9m), Stuart Armstrong (£5.5m)
  • Assists: Theo Walcott (£5.8m)
  • Bonus points: Kyle Walker-Peters x3 (£4.5m), Armstrong x2, Jack Stephens x1 (£4.8m)

NEXT BIG INGS?

Che Adams (£5.9m) made a positive start to life in a Southampton team without the injured Danny Ings (£8.4m).

It only took a few minutes for the former Birmingham City man to get on the scoresheet against Newcastle on Friday night, sweeping home Theo Walcott‘s (£5.8m) cross with tremendous aplomb.

That was Adams’ sixth attacking return of 2020/21 and his fifth in the last four matches. That certainly represents promising form even with clashes against Wolves (away), Manchester United (home), Brighton (away) and Sheffield United (home) in the next four Gameweeks.

There had been some concern that Adams would suffer without Ings as the spearhead, whose five goals, two assists and incessant high-press have made him such an important part of Ralph Hasenhüttl’s style.

Instead, the Southampton manager chose to use Adams as his Ings replacement, so to speak, asking his number 10 to shoulder more responsibility for shots on goal, using Walcott to fill in as the more mobile second-striker.

Together, the two players caused Newcastle all sorts of problems, combining for the opening goal, before Walcott went close to bending an effort in from the edge of the box shortly after.

“(Walcott was) very good, I think, especially when he can turn on the ball. He has good technique. He had two good chances where the finish, we need to work on. But what he invests for us is amazing.” – Ralph Hasenhüttl

HOME COMFORTS

Since conceding five times in a Gameweek 2 defeat to Spurs, Southampton’s defence has become one of the most reliable in Premier League home matches.

They have now gone three St. Mary’s Stadium outings without conceding, helping Alex McCarthy (£4.5m) to claim the top spot for points-per-million spent among goalkeepers this season (7.3).

Kyle Walker-Peters (£4.5m) was the chief beneficiary in the latest round of action though, as he claimed all three bonus points in the 2-0 win over Newcastle.

Keeping a clean sheet on Friday night was made more impressive by recent injury developments at Southampton.

Ryan Bertrand (£5.0m) missed the game with a hamstring injury, the lack of options forcing Hasenhüttl into deploying centre-back Jack Stephens (£4.8m) on the left-hand side of his four-man defence.

Whether Southampton can continue this run of solid defensive form perhaps depends if they can shore themselves up on the road.

For all their solidity at home, the Saints have conceded three times in each of their last two away encounters and they face trips to Wolves (Gameweek 9) and Brighton (Gameweek 11) soon.

WILSON!!

As much as Southampton were deserving of praise for the way they managed this game, it must be said that Newcastle put in one of their worst performances of the season.

The combination of Allan Saint-Maximin‘s (£5.3m) pace and Callum Wilson‘s (£6.6m) poacher’s instinct has proven fruitful in recent weeks but, for an unknown reason, Steve Bruce elected not to deploy the Frenchman in wide areas on Friday night.

Stationed alongside Wilson in a central role on paper, Saint-Maximin struggled to get on the ball and, with Newcastle’s midfielders repeatedly losing the ball in key areas, their striker was completely starved of service.

“The best team won. We weren’t anywhere near the side that beat Everton. We gave the ball away far too often and we should look after it better.” – Steve Bruce

“That’s the difficulty we have. We go up and down too much. In the 15 months I’ve been here, we have a string of good performances and then we have games like tonight when we’re not ourselves.” – Steve Bruce

Whether Wilson can continue to reward his ownership in upcoming favourable matches against Aston Villa (away), West Bromwich Albion (home), Leeds (away) and Fulham (home), is now dependent on two factors.

Firstly, can Newcastle get back to the sort of performance they showed against Everton in Gameweek 7, characterised by pace in wide areas rather than through the middle.

And, secondly, it also hinges upon whether or not Wilson can recover from a hamstring injury sustained in the closing stages of Friday night. The striker does have the international break to recover, although the severity of the issue is not yet known.

“We’ll not know how bad it is until we get him scanned. We hope that it’s not too bad but we’ll see. It was a hamstring injury.” – Steve Bruce

Southampton XI (4-4-2): A McCarthy; J Stephens, Vestergaard, Bednarek, Walker-Peters; Djenepo (Redmond 74′), Ward-Prowse, Romeu, Armstrong; Walcott (S Long 88′), Adams.

Newcastle United XI (5-3-2): Darlow; Lewis, Fernández, Lascelles, Schär, Murphy (Joelinton 79′); Almirón, Hendrick (M Longstaff 61′), S Longstaff; Saint-Maximin, Wilson (Carroll 78′).

Lessons Learned from FPL Gameweek 8

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  1. TorresMagic™
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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    • 14 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Anyone have a good video of the Everton goal?
    The highlights I've seen aren't great regarding DCL.

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

      Lack of service the issue for DCL, he's always in good positions

      1. TorresMagic™
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        • 14 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        I was talking about the assist.
        Fulham and Richo back with help.

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

          FPL reviewed it and said his header went to the intended target despite the Lindelof deflection, so was awarded the assist

      1. TorresMagic™
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        • 14 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        Cheers, not sure where the DCL touch was going but it seems he was trying to pass to Bernard.

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

          No problem!

  2. The White Pele
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Is there any site where you can search fpl teams by name?

    1. Now I'm Panicking
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Googling sometimes works, but not always

      1. The White Pele
        • 6 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        Cheers mate

      1. The White Pele
        • 6 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        Thanks!

  3. F4L
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    The bonus point system was made for Ziyech. That'll be an extra 20-30 points this season, converting 5s into 7s, 8s in 10s etc. Really tempted by him.

    1. TorresMagic™
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      • 14 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      He would have got 1 bonus without the 2nd assist.

      1. TorresMagic™
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        • 14 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        More about no clean sheet also.

        1. F4L
          • 9 Years
          3 years, 4 months ago

          3-0 last week with 2 involvements and still came out top of the bonus even with Zouma scoring.

          1. TorresMagic™
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            • 14 Years
            3 years, 4 months ago

            A goal + an assist would do that.
            Would have been 1 if 2 assists.

            1. F4L
              • 9 Years
              3 years, 4 months ago

              😀 He's good with the bonus, that's all I've got to say.

              1. TorresMagic™
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                • 14 Years
                3 years, 4 months ago

                The 14 and 11 is an eyeopener for sure.
                Would have needed to lose triple Wolves for a hit to have got him in.

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

    I have not owned an Everton player yet this season. Is it too late now?

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

      Yes

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

        Will probably continue without, thanks.

    2. The White Pele
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Dcl not bad for next 3

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

        Yes, I have Wilson who might be out...

  5. TorresMagic™
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    • 14 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Top 5 LMS EO left

    Kane 136, Son 124, Salah 92, Grealish 52, Martinez 43

  6. zøphar
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    • 14 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    thoughts on this WC draft? Very tempted to play it

    McCarthy/Forster
    Chilwell / Cancelo / Targett / Coufal / Bernardo (dead 3.9 def)
    Fernandes / Salah / KDB / Grealish / Ziyech
    Bamford / DCL / Brewster

    Could go PVA over Cancelo potentially

    1. TorresMagic™
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      • 14 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Looks pretty good, TAA vs Leicester upcoming.

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

        yeah its something like Zaha + Taa vs Fernandes + Targett , pretty close

        1. TorresMagic™
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          • 14 Years
          3 years, 4 months ago

          Hmmm, guess it depends on if you'd captain Bruno sometime. You'd be hiding Targett anyway.

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

            targett has good fixtures in 5/8 games coming I'd be playing him more than Coufal I think

            1. TorresMagic™
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              • 14 Years
              3 years, 4 months ago

              He'll be injured by then 😛

      2. Liberate HK - antichinazi
        • 5 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        24 points haul lol

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

      Love it!

    3. Weeb Kakashi
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Its a very good team on WC. Pva over Cancelo.
      Probably Lamptey over Targett

  7. OPTA FPL
    • 12 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Dont know what to do with Maupay!
    Wilson in injured and I dont like Newcaslte anyway
    Bamford Leed next fixtures: Arsenal EVerton Chelsea hmm

    1. The White Pele
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Wait for antonio maybe

      1. OPTA FPL
        • 12 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        Can get Abraham for free

    2. OPTA FPL
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Get Abraham?? Will he get minute when Pulisic returns though

      1. The White Pele
        • 6 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        Nah, avoid

    3. zøphar
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      I'd go with Bamford hes a long term set and forget pick

      1. abhirup780
        • 9 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        Bamford is a great pick. I have him as a placeholder for Antonio. Keeping 0.3 in bank for a direct switch after IB.

    4. Mile Plankton
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Watkins has decent run of fixtures.

      1. OPTA FPL
        • 12 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        Got Grealish so it's enough for Villa

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

          Thats illogical wattkins is a great pick

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

    Would you rather have Bruno or Vardy on WC?
    I know Bruno is probably the better pick but Vardy just gives that flexibility

    1. OPTA FPL
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Bruno

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

      On WC, I would try to fit both which probably won't be that tough.

      If only one, Bruno would be my pick

    3. 1984 TC
      • 3 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Kevin De Bruno for me

    4. abhirup780
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Vardy

  9. Weeb Kakashi
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    That Areola cs with max bonus gone hurt.

  10. OPTA FPL
    • 12 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Not even a single rise this season

    * Bruno Fernandes has scored more goals (13), scored more non-penalty goals (7) and registered more assists (10) than any other PL midfielder since making his debut in the competition.

    * Bruno Fernandes has still not blanked in an away game since joining Man Utd 104 points in 10* games with 10 goals and 4 assists for the Man Utd midfielder

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

      Unfortunately his next 2 away games won't be easy 😉

      1. OPTA FPL
        • 12 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        It suits United style though

    2. 1984 TC
      • 3 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      You had me at, “not even”. Getting Bruno now!
      Oh wait, already have it. Never mind. Goodnight

  11. SuperDan
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Yay or nay?
    Werner, Son, J. Rodriguez > Bamford, Bruno, Ziyech

  12. Liberate HK - antichinazi
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Did TAA + Pulisic + Mitchell --> Zouma + Bruno + Coufal this week at -8, looks like good transfers?

    1. 1984 TC
      • 3 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Yes, apparently, since it paid off..
      Friendly question: Would you have posted this had this not been the case?

      1. Liberate HK - antichinazi
        • 5 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        Of course not 😀

        1. 1984 TC
          • 3 Years
          3 years, 4 months ago

          Lol, fair enough. Good moves!

    2. Mile Plankton
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Meh

      1. Mile Plankton
        • 11 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        Should've got Fabianski for -12

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

    A) Kane Soucek

    B) Bamford Son (-4)

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

      A

      1. Liberate HK - antichinazi
        • 5 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        B

    2. Mile Plankton
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      A all day

    3. 1984 TC
      • 3 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      A

  14. OPTA FPL
    • 12 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Just watch the Brighton game highlight, wtf wrong with that ref? Maupay was stolen 2 clear penalties ffs

    1. 1984 TC
      • 3 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Who was the ref? Kevin ‘Friend’? Apparently he’s a bit of an introvert and prefers to stay ‘Silent’ rather than speak up or something. Who knows these days.
      Goodnight

  15. Chandler Bing
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Is Soucek actually playable every week?

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

      with the fixtures they now have yes very much so

    2. TorresMagic™
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      • 14 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Expect a lot of 2s and 3s.

    3. FPL ElasticO
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Yeah an occasional goal for 5 mil mid.... I will take that with decent upcoming fixtures.

  16. Mile Plankton
    • 11 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    I thought everyone was going to buy Eze for a hit, but Soucek stole the show.

  17. FPL ElasticO
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Who should you transfer in for next 4 GWks??

    A. Bruno with 3 away fixtures & WBA home looks good.
    B. Ziyech with 3 of the most leaky defences in LEE, EVE & NU

    1. OPTA FPL
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Bruno

    2. FPL ElasticO
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Thanks

  18. FPL ElasticO
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Who should you transfer out to afford Bruno??

    A. Kane
    B. Son

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

      B

    2. 1984 TC
      • 3 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      B seems to be the only possible option here

  19. Ray In Bruges.
    • 10 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    SOS, bit stuck here...

    McCarthy (Nyland)
    TAA Zouma Justin (Kilman, KWP)
    Fernandes JRod Grealish Son (ASM)
    Werner Ings*** DCL

    1FT, 0.5ITB

    a) Ings > Bamford
    b) Ings > Adams
    c) Ings + ASM > Brewster + Ziyech (-4)
    d) WC to this:

    McCarthy (Nyland)
    Cancelo Chilwell Lamptey (Kilman, KWP)
    Fernandes JRod Grealish Ziyech KDB
    Werner DCL (Brewster)

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

      C

      Changes that you are making are not really worth WCing.

  20. The Knights Template
    • 10 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Went to a very nice restaurant recently and after looking at the menu ordered 9pts. Souchef was on it right away and boy it tasted good! I'll be going back for sure.

    1. fish&chips
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      I bet that went down Eze-ly

    2. Mile Plankton
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Lookman, be happy it wasn't ruined late by Pane(nka)

  21. Lucky Z
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Mendy
    PVA | Chilwell | Targett
    Son | Salah | JRod | Ziyech | Grealish (C)
    Kane | DCL

    Forster | Reguilon | Brewster | Mitchell

    1FT, 0.7ITB

    Guys, in fact Bruno is the only player I want for next GW, without hit it can be done only for Salah. Please advise.

    A. Salah => Bruno this week, Son => KDB next
    B. Save FT and assess next week

    1. The Knights Template
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Gotta be B

  22. Mile Plankton
    • 11 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    a) Zaha -> Rushford
    b) Son -> Bruno
    c) Zaha & Son -> Hames & Bruno (-4)

    Can't do Zaha->Bruno

    1. Lucky Z
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      B out iof these

    2. The Knights Template
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Souchek?

      1. Mile Plankton
        • 11 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        Salah -> Soucek for -8

  23. KingZZ
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    I transferred Fornals in before the Fulham game but now i am worried he might lose his place. Would it be crazy to do this for -4?

    Fornals + Son - - > Ziyech + Grealish

    1. The Knights Template
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Do it, nobody wants to feel worried all the time.

    2. Lucky Z
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Not crazy, but I am fancy Son vs ManCity. Would have Grealish instead of Fornals though.

  24. Lucky Z
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Guys is DCL a season keeper? He has 3 nice fixtures ahead of him, then "red line". However he already scored this season vs Spurs and Liverpool, why he can't produce against any defence in the league. Thoughts?

    1. fish&chips
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Depends on the service he's getting. Hasn't been great the past few weeks but might improve when rich is back. I'll keep him for the next 3 at least

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

      Will keep as long as he keeps ticking. Have other issues and no standout replacement.

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

      For me he is. Bought for 7.0 and currently 7.8. If I get rid I likely won’t get him back

    4. Mile Plankton
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      He might be.
      And I expect him/them to get better again when they are done with suspensions. He gets a lot of service from Hames, Digne and others. He was in a few good positions today, but Maguire was a beast in arial duels.
      I am defo keeping and maybe getting Hames too.

    5. WE GO FOR IT
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      He's a really good pick at his price point. I would prefer Ings/Jimenez if budget allows but otherwise, he looks good. He still managed to get attacking return with limited supply today. I do think switching between him and Richarlison could prove good, if you pick the right one when they are on a streak.

  25. fish&chips
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    • 13 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    John Egan's having a shocker this year isn't he. 3 points from 7 gameweeks + one week missed through suspension

  26. Weeb Kakashi
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Areola
    PVA Lamptey KWP
    Salah(C) Son Rashford Ziyech
    Kane Jimenez Watkins

    1 FT 0.1 ITB

    Thinking of saving and doing

    Kane Son Jimemez> Vardy KDB Antonio (-4) for GW 10

  27. Sanchit
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Money no issue, who'll you replace for Reguillon?
    Already have Chilwell, Robbo and Digne

    1. WE GO FOR IT
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Chilwell

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

        I already have gim

        1. WE GO FOR IT
          • 8 Years
          3 years, 4 months ago

          Oh, sorry. I thought he was one of the options. With those 3, I'd go super cheap. Coufal maybe or Kilman if he keeps his place.

  28. fish&chips
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    One of its those weeks where you feel like you're doing well and then realize everyone you don't own scored points!

  29. WE GO FOR IT
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Pulisic, Foden, Saiss to Ziyech, Grealish, Coufal for -8 looking good so far!

    1. Lucky Z
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Done for this GW or planning for next?

      1. WE GO FOR IT
        • 8 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        Done for this GW

  30. Weeb Kakashi
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Going forward whod you pick?

    A Werner
    B Vardy
    C Jesus/Aguero(GW10)

    Have Ziyech and KDB