Scout Notes

How Kane, Son and De Bruyne fared in midst of FPL fixture swing

Spurs 2-0 Man City

  • Goals: Son Heung-min (£9.5m), Giovani Lo Celso (£6.9m)
  • Assists: Tanguy Ndombèlé (£5.9m), Harry Kane (£11.0m)
  • Bonus points: Hugo Lloris x3 (£5.5m), Son x2, Eric Dier x1 (£4.9m)

THE TOUGH GETS GOING

Top 10k FPL managers refuse to ditch Kane and Son double-up for Gameweek 9

Tottenham Hotspur’s key attacking assets made significant statements in Gameweek 9 as both Harry Kane (£11.0m) and Son Heung-min (£9.5m) registered attacking returns against Manchester City.

Both players saw interest in their services wane over the international break as Fantasy Premier League managers considering their increasingly tough upcoming fixtures.

But with arguably the hardest of those out of the way, owners of Kane and Son are likely to feel a lot more encouraged to be holding onto the dynamic duo.

As predicted by his most loyal fans, Son was able to expose Manchester City’s high defensive line in key moments on Saturday evening.

He found space behind the Citizens’ back-line as early as the fifth minute after Tanguy Ndombèlé (£5.9m) played an insightful ball over the top.

That made for a 10-point haul for Son, his fifth double-figure Gameweek score of the 2020/21 campaign. Hugely impressive when you consider that he has produced exactly six of these in each of the last four Premier League seasons.

Meanwhile, Kane put in a man-of-the-match, impressing mostly off the ball with his contribution to holding the ball up and easing pressure on his team-mates, who spent most of the game defending against Manchester City’s large share of possession (65.6%).

“I knew if I was going to drop deep the centre-backs were going to follow me and with Stevie and Sonny running in behind, it worked. My duties were mainly, holding up the ball, trying to buy time, especially when you’re under the cosh a bit. Win fouls and bring others into play. The most important thing is we have runners in behind.” – Harry Kane

That enabled Kane to fulfil more of a creator’s role, as we have become used to this season, assisting Giovani Lo Celso (£6.9m) for a 16th attacking return in nine matches.

WHAT ABOUT THE UNDERLYING DATA?

KDB OR NOT DB

Fantasy managers may be experiencing the opposite problem with Manchester City considering they are about to embark on a positive run of games but appear short of go-to attacking assets.

While they recorded their first blank of the season, it was not for lack of trying, as Pep Guardiola’s men dominated possession and the shot count (22 to four).

Kevin De Bruyne (£11.6m) pounced on a loose ball in the box early in the first half, his shot likely to have ended up in the back of the net were it not for an offside Gabriel Jesus (£9.3m) getting in the way.

Aymeric Laporte (£6.0m) did actually score after a Jesus knock-down, only to see that ruled out for a handball against City’s number nine.

De Bruyne struck wide from the edge of the box in the 50th minute before Ruben Dias (£5.5m) headed the Belgian’s late free-kick straight at Hugo Lloris (£5.5m) when he really should have scored.

The fact that Burnley, Fulham and West Bromwich Albion are three of Manchester City’s next three opponents is cause to believe that those who came close to attacking returns against Spurs can deliver on their promise in the near future.

The return of Sergio Aguero (£10.3m) to full fitness is also worth considering. An additional option for Guardiola can only improve the credentials of the midfield players on offer, although it also increases the risk of rotation for Jesus.

Tottenham Hotspur XI (4-2-3-1): Lloris; Reguilón, Dier, Alderweireld (Rodon 81′), Aurier; Højbjerg, Sissoko; Bergwijn (Moura 73′), Ndombèlé (Lo Celso 65′), Son Heung-min; Kane.

Manchester City XI (4-2-3-1): Ederson; Cancelo, Laporte, Dias, Walker; B Silva (Foden 72′), Rodrigo; Torres, De Bruyne, Mahrez (Sterling 72′); Jesus.

Lessons Learned from FPL Gameweek 9

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

    A) Coufal & Ziyech
    B) Zouma & Grealish

    Chilwell only other Chelsea player.

    Cheers

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

      A) but I’d want Grealish as well to be honest

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

        Cheers. No space! KDB, Salah, Fernandes, Son

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

          That’s an incredibly expensive MF!

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

            Martinez
            Chilwell, Coufal, Justin
            Salah, KDB, Son, Fernandes, Ziyech
            DCL, Bamford

            (Steer, Kilman, Brewster, Mitchell)

            ...weak def and bench but hopefully worth it.

    2. deshawn7
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      A

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

        Ta

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

    How do you check your ranking in real time?

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

      livefpl.com
      user fpl ID

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

        Cool, thanks!

    2. liner
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Livefpl.net

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

    Sterling has been a fail...so what are you fellow owners doing? Im thinking of sell to KDB or Salah or keep and captain Sterling!

    1. ball c
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 3 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      He could have a field day against Burnley and Fulham. Keep him and captain

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

      I can't even imagine how many points I could've had if I distributed that 11.5 lump on two or more players. Brought him in in GW 6 on wildcard, 4 blanks in a row now. Lost 0.1 sell value.

      I am undecided now, all three options on table, sell to KDB, double up with KDB or just keep and ignore KDB. I thought about Son and Kane to Vardy and KDB for a hit, but not so sure now. I'll probably risk against EO next week and captain Sterling as ultimate differential.

  4. Oooo Matron
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Any thoughts here? Worth Fernandes to Salah?

    McCarthy
    Robertson Chillwell Konsa
    Fernandes Grealish Zaha KDB
    Kane DCL Bamford

    Subs: Anguissa, Semedo, Lampety

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

      Risky, Brunos played 3 away games and scored 12, 11, 17.

  5. FPL_Hazards
    • 11 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    I think Brendan missed a trick tonight.

    Should have brought Vardy off the bench.

    1. Weak Become Heros
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      🙂

  6. g40steve
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Will Jota play or start from the bench, better asset than Podence?

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

      They played him when Salah was okay, he just gets put further back and has less attacking chances.

  7. Champions League Varane
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Got to bring Mo back surely right?

    Brighton @ home

    1. Iceball
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Im not until gw12

    2. Dynamic Duos
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      3 Feb 2021, want Salah back before then.

    3. Rupert The Horse
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Away

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

    Worth a -4 ?

    TAA, Jimenez to Cancelo, Vardy ?

    Tnks.

    1. Iceball
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Yes

    2. Rupert The Horse
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Yes

  9. Dirty Harry
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Potentially will only be able to start two defenders next game week due to Lamptey(suspended) Taylor(flagged) Dunne(non-starter). I have 0.1 ITB

    Is it work swapping Taylor for a 4.6/4.5

    Was hoping to maybe save so I can have 2FT and bring in say Cancelo or City or the likes in GW11 but yeah might only have Chilwell/Zouma this week if so?

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

      Yes

  10. Nespinha
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Mccarthy
    Bellerin, Robertson, Cancelo
    Son, KDB, Fernandes, Grealish, Podence
    Werner, DCL

    1FT, 0.4ITB

    Thinking - Robertson + Son - - 4.5 + Salah (-4)

  11. Flynny
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Who makes way for salah?

    A...Bruno

    B...son (already got kane)

    Thanks

    1. stu92
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Son if you already have Spurs coverage. Bruno will consistently haul as he’s on pens and is most creative player at Utd

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

        That’s Mata. But given the stupid penalties Utd get

  12. stu92
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 4 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    A) Son to KDB? Already have Kane but no City assets.

    B) Barkley to Jota for -4? Is that a good way into Liverpool attack or is he going to be benched as soon as Salah is back?

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

      I'd lose Kane before Son.

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

    Jrod > Jota?

    Jrod ok, but Jota mins... are we so sure?

    1. stu92
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Tempted by Jota myself but not sure where he sits once Salah is back

    2. The Mantis
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      This could be my only move this week but also need advice

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

        yea hard call, I did Sell Salah > Bruno, and I do own Robertson, but the Salah fear is real!

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

      If today were hockey, JRod would have had two assists. Hold withbfictures for 2 weeks.

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

        He got into good spots and classic case of assisting the assists.

        Good fixtures but Leeds are so fit they should easily deal with his lack of pace, he might do better vs Burnley

        It's the only move I'm contemplating as I consider my move for KdB/Salah

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

    Midfield A or B?

    A: Grealish - Mane - KDB - Fernandes - Ziyech

    B: Jota - Sterling - KDB - Fernandes - Ziyech

    Rest of team:
    Martinez
    James - Cancelo - PVA - Neco - Justin

    DCL - Watkins - Brewster

    1. stu92
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      So it’s really Grealish/Mane vs Jota/Sterling? If so I’d say A.

      1. ball c
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 3 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        That’s the current mid.
        Mane - Grealish - KDB - Ziyech - Bruno

        Jota is a bargain and having him means funds to double up on city and then pool in game week 12

  15. deshawn7
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Mane > Jota
    Kilch > Bruno

    For -4?

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

      Hmm not sure worth the hit but probably yes

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

      No. No guarantee Jota will start.

  16. The Sociologist
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Does Justin start one more week? It’s either him or C.Taylor to Cancelo.

  17. Captain Vantastic™
    • 12 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    To be honest I'm worried about Salah more than the City mids!

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

      I reckon assess after Brighton

  18. FPL_Hazards
    • 11 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Is Robbo enough Liverpool cover?

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

      generally need at least one attacker

    2. stu92
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Only other assets I’d be interested in are Salah and Jota, Mane too patchy at the moment.

      I only have Robertson myself at the minute if that helps

      1. ball c
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 3 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        Agreed.
        Jota is more of a goal threat at the moment along with Salah. Both ruthless. Mane and Bobby do more of the ugly work

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

      He can never ever cover a Mane or Salah haul.

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

    As long as Klopp is kind enough to let us know Salah will play v’s Brighton...

    It’s gotta be Son > Salah(c) instead of bringing in KDB right?

    City have a slightly better fixture but are in poor form for them

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

      I’ll play devils advocate

      Liverpool have more players that look like scoring points - shared round all forwards

      Just takes a Varchester type penalty and a 1-0 win and KDB has 11
      Pts

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

      Son is on fire at 9.5 with 60% ownership and Tottenham are top of the league.Huge risk imo.

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

      Tricky. Will be very close between KDB and Salah. Think I would prefer KDB cap.

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

      no can see kdb matching or outscoring Salah over next 3
      might do bruno to salah for gw12

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

      Aguero back .. think KdB until Liv play Fulham

  20. bruuuno
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Debating if I should hit the WC button or not, what do you guys think?

    Team now:
    McCarthy Steer
    Telles Targett Lamptey Justin Coufal
    Son Bruno Rashford Grealish Bissouma
    Werner Jimi DCL

    WC team could be something like this:
    Martinez Forster
    Cancelo James Coufal Lamptey Lewis
    Salah KDB Grealish Jota Soucek
    Aguero Vardy Brewster

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

      Maybe just Jimi to Bamford and Rash to KdB.

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

      Or Telles out and Werner to Vardy.

  21. Champions League Varane
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Burke ➡️ Jota?

    Hmmm

    1. Rupert The Horse
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Jihad

  22. hshepherd
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 4 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Who would you rather have for this GW? Will transfer one of them out for KDB/Sterling and keep the other for this week
    A) Son vs che
    B) Rodriguez vs LEE

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

      A

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

      Probably B but I don’t know if it’s worth it as I wouldn’t have him for more than 2 weeks.

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

        For this week I agree, B, but you cant lose Son as JRod fixtures flip in 2 weeks.

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

        Yeah the plan was to originally have both out for both KDB and Sterling. But given the Spurs vs MCI game I'm considering keeping Son and only taking on one of KDB / Sterling. This would mean I'd transfer out Rodriguez out this week

  23. Werner Bremen
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    A Kane to Vardy

    B Kane to Vardy and Bowen to Jota (-4)

  24. The Mantis
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Replace Wilson as priority?

    1. waldo666
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Should be back this week.

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

      I will get Wilson in gw12 so no for me.

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

      Absolutely. He plays for Newcastle you know.

      1. The Mantis
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        My thoughts too. But for who

  25. Baron Penguin
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 3 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Absolutely cracking darts today. Took my mind of FPL at least.

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

      Was brilliant. As was the snooker.

      But none compare to the Champions!

      3-0 against the mighty foxes lol

  26. School of Poch
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Vardy's chance of price rise is dropping on fpl stats. Do we think he could still rise tonight?

    Is Werner > Vardy still a good move?

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

      Looked injured

      1. School of Poch
        • 8 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        Legit or did Leicester just play poorly?

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

        He played 90. Didnt see the match though so in what way did he look injured?

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

    Mccarthy
    Chilweell taylor justin cancelo mitchell
    Bruno son sterling soucek
    Watkins Dcl

    (Salah mitchell, davis)

    1mil itb 1ft

    Already did lamptey to cancelo
    What else to do ??

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

      Ask the same question less frequently? Maybe?

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

      Do nothing. You good now?

  28. Blue Moon Rising
    • 12 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Who’s everyone’s fourth mid? Don’t like any player below 7.4

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

      Grealish

    2. Blue Moon Rising
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Bowen, ASM, Ward Prowse, Soucek. None of them seem strong enough to start week in week out.

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

      Grealish

    4. Doctor Evil
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Grealish is my 5th I have Salah KDB Bruno and Son

    5. Albrightondknight
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      I have 5 I would say Grealish or Jota.
      How can Klopp drop Jota even when Salah is back?

    6. GoonSquad
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Fornals may be a good shout....maybe Maddison with their fixtures.

    7. lugs
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Havertz, with Grealish the 5th

    8. Lanley Staurel
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Its the year of 5 mids dont you know.

  29. Albrightondknight
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    With 3.9 ITB what move would you make here? I had planned
    Ziyech to Sterling - any better ideas?

    Martinez

    Chilwell Digne Cancelo

    KDB Ziyech Jota Bruno Grealish

    DCL Watkins

    Forster Coufal Brewster Bernardo

  30. Baron Penguin
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 3 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Hamez and Jimenez to Salah and Bamford (-4)?

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

      Not without knowing Salah will play.