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. EgyptianKing
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Lads what do you think of:

    Zyiech Kane —> KDB Vardy (-4)?

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

      Maybe. Rest of team?

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

        Martinez
        Robo Chilwell Cancelo Kilman
        Grealish Ziyech Bruno Son
        DCL Kane

        X Mitchell Bissouma Brewster

        2.8 itb

        Cheers!

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

          Hmm, could backfire. Would prefer to work Salah in. You may need to pass on Vardy and KDB IMO

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

            Thanks for the feedback mate

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

            Kane to C Vardy might be worth -4. And after having said this Kane will probably score.

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

      Why would you get rid of Ziyech now?

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

        Just to fund KDB & Vardy double up while keeping Bruno and Son... I personally like Zyiech a lot, no doubt

        1. Royal5
          • 12 Years
          3 years, 4 months ago

          What especially has ompressed you with City of late?

    3. Baps hunter
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      I would

    4. Peter Ouch
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Short sighted move

      No from me

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

      I’d
      Lose Bruno for KDB first

    6. Royal5
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      No way.

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

    Best defenders for 4.6? Cheers

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

      ayling

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

        Cheers

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

      Dallas or KWP

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

        Ta

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

      Targett

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

        Cheers even with Martinez?

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

          KWP if you're not keen on the double up. Soton relatively solid this season.

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

            Maybe Coufal as well.

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

      Not Coufal?

      1. Baps hunter
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 6 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        Has to be him, was close to score and bonus pts also.

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

    How did Mane look tonight? He would be my KDB transfer (have Salah and Bruno)

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

      Not good enough to have as well as Salah

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

      Hold for a week

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

      Good. Worth holding.

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

      He was brilliant. Unlucky not to score.

    5. Baps hunter
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      You can sell him. Jota was better imo.

      1. Baps hunter
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 6 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        But I think he can overscore KdB next weekend. More goal threat.

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

      Selfish and off target

  4. Big Ronnie
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    With Liverpool scoring 3 why does everyone think Salah coming straight back in? Lack of training and Klopp's comments about how he acted I wouldn't be so sure.

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

      He will walk back into the team

      1. Big Ronnie
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        Front 3 played good tonight, why not give him an extended break and extra time to train?

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

          He has a week to train

          He starts Brighton

          1. Baps hunter
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 6 Years
            3 years, 4 months ago

            He plays vs Brighton, but I wouldn't bet too much on him starting. Covid may affect lungs a little and was said to be a reason why some players haven't started games.

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

              He wasn’t symptomatic

              1. Big Ronnie
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                • 10 Years
                3 years, 4 months ago

                He had mild symptoms

    2. Sgt Frank Drebin
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      If a player is fit, then a week break doesn't make him suddenly not able to play... I'd even say he's gonna be quite fresh and rested.

      1. Hotdogs for Tea
        • 8 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        two weeks, mild illness, not training ... quite a few players coming back in to squads after quarantining have missed the next available game as they have been not trained at all.

        There is a good chance he will play though

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

      He may come on Tuesday ; he’ll start Saturday

  5. Wılly
    • 10 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Which duo do you prefer?

    A. KDB & Sterling (1FT)
    B. Rashford & KDB (1FT)
    C. KDB & Bruno (2FT)

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

      C

    2. I Must Break You
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      C

    3. KaBoZ: Kids,don't Drin…
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Am I the only one thinking rashford's fast runs could exploit this southampton high line next game ?

      1. Royal5
        • 12 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        The high line is gone. Changed after the Spurs game.

        1. KaBoZ: Kids,don't Drin…
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 9 Years
          3 years, 4 months ago

          Really? I thought it was back again after that, haven't been watching many of their games lately so not sure

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

      None of them ; KDB + Liv

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

    Well this article is tough reading following my son -> KDB (C) transfer for a -4 last week. At least the decision is vindicated somewhat although it looks ridiculous in hindsight

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

      The move wasn't a 1 week thing, I assume. Sometimes you have to move early, even if the first couple of fixtures aren't ideal.

      You have to assess the outcome over the period of time you did it for. You might be at a negative total now, but don't judge it on 1 week.

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

        I don't understand this. Why would you sometimes "have" to move early? Surely you can wait and see? Ok, you might miss the early returns but that isn't a big deal - you can move a week later if the evidence suggests it is the correct move. And, in this case (as is so often the case), the early move backfired because the player swapped out returned and the one brought in blanked. Maybe I'm missing something?

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

          Swapping Son out for KDB in when the two teams were playing each other and Spurs (and Son) had form and City (and KDB) didn't seems a sub-optimal transfer to me. And that isn't just hindsight talking.

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

    Double Chelsea defence Chilwell Zouma has worked well for many weeks but now might be time to lose Zouma. What do you think?

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

      Depends who for, is there any rush?

    2. Sgt Frank Drebin
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Just why?

    3. Peter Ouch
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Why, don't see the reason except if your team has no other issues

    4. I Must Break You
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Zouma has overperformed expectations to date, but I don't necessarily know who'd I'd dump him for if I owned him. There don't seem to be any standout Defensive options at the moment, other than Chilwell and I would argue Robertson given his upcoming 9 fixtures.

      1. Baps hunter
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 6 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        M City def now if you can afford. R James is good option also, but luxury transfer.

        1. I Must Break You
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 5 Years
          3 years, 4 months ago

          Sure, Zouma for Cancelo seems like an OK option, although I'd use my transfer elsewhere probably. I prefer to use my transfers to fix problem areas rather than swap solid players. But I wouldn't begrudge anyone this particular move

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

    6.8ITB, which move would you look to do?

    A) Soucek to KdB
    B) Brewster to Vardy
    C) Soucek & Rodriguez to Salah & Zaha/Jota (-4)
    D) Brewster & Soucek to Werner & Jota (-4)

    Thanks

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

      No City in B, C and D.

      C is assuming Salah is fit to start

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

      B and armband Vardy vs. Fulham.

    3. I Must Break You
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      City don't look like a must have at the moment. I'd do B. Vardy has some tasty fixtures coming up

    4. Sgt Frank Drebin
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Either A or B. Depends on whether you'd rather captain Vardy vs FUL or KDB vs Burnley. Tough choice.

      1. I Must Break You
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 5 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        KDB hasn't historically hauled against Burnley, and I'm expecting a bus parking, which City haven't looked particularly sharp against so far this season

        1. Sgt Frank Drebin
          • 7 Years
          3 years, 4 months ago

          I don't the fact that he hasn't hauled against them makes any difference to be honest. And City and Guardiola are quite good vs parked buses imho. I think they should do quite well, however they're far away from their best form. There's always a doubt.

          1. I Must Break You
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 5 Years
            3 years, 4 months ago

            Sure. I'm just trying to provide facts. 1 goal and 2 assists for KDB against Burnley in 10 career matches. Of course that doesn't predict the future. It's just a data point among many one could use when deciding how badly they really need to get KDB before this particular match.

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

          KdB will try to cross, Burnley may have trouble clearing them and it may be a little chaotic. So that may lead KdB to assisting the assister.

  9. Sgt Frank Drebin
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    I have been so lucky today... Can't believe LFC kept a clean sheet and both Vardy and Bamford failed to score with such great chances.

    1. Heisenberg W. W.
      • 3 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      I feel your pain

      1. Sgt Frank Drebin
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        Sorry, I mean was really lucky. I dont own Vardy and Bamford and I own Robertson.

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

      There was no luck involved in that Liverpool clean sheet. They dominated Leicester.

      1. Royal5
        • 12 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        This. Shocking performance where the Leiceter players deserved nothing.

        1. Sgt Frank Drebin
          • 7 Years
          3 years, 4 months ago

          Hmm according to understat.com Leicester had 1.96 xG in that game

          1. Sgt Frank Drebin
            • 7 Years
            3 years, 4 months ago

            Here the members are also says Vardy had 0.7 xG and Barnes 0.9 xG. I'd rather consider myself lucky.

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

      Liverpool don’t have a poor defence when Alisson plays, so expect a few clean sheets..

      1. Royal5
        • 12 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        Did he even have to make a save?

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

      Vardy had a chance??

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

    Wolves' preparations for Southampton game hampered by senior player testing positive for coronavirus. The player is in self-isolation and ruled out of Monday night's game. Conor Coady also remains a doubt. More frustration for Nuno.

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

      Jimmy's fine?

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

      Says a player who was away on international duty and caught it

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

        Must be Semedo based on how my season's going

    3. Mr. O'Connell
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      100% Podence

  11. Peter Ouch
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Chelsea with the highest xg set play
    Spurs with the highest xgC set play

    It's Ziyech time

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

      Tammy

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

    Is Jota nailed? Very tempted to bring him in for Barkley

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

      No. Salah back next week so rotating forwards will likely be a thing.

      1. E25
        • 8 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        He'll rotate but seems great value. Just make sure you have a good 1st sub.

        1. Baps hunter
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 6 Years
          3 years, 4 months ago

          I think he will play in every match, their minutes will be managed.

      2. JELLYFISH
        • 11 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        That’s what I thought

  13. J ⚒ Gimme ur Mané
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Going to be some disappointed Zaha owners tomorrow......

    1. Peter Ouch
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Owing Zaha is disappointing anyways 🙂

      1. J ⚒ Gimme ur Mané
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        Even more disappointing when he doesn’t play......

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

      Pourqoui?

      1. J ⚒ Gimme ur Mané
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        He won’t be playing.

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

          How u know?

          1. J ⚒ Gimme ur Mané
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 9 Years
            3 years, 4 months ago

            A friend works with the first team.

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

          Seriously?

          1. J ⚒ Gimme ur Mané
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 9 Years
            3 years, 4 months ago

            Unfortunately so.

            1. Baps hunter
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 6 Years
              3 years, 4 months ago

              Lamptey first on my bench after Salah 🙁

              1. J ⚒ Gimme ur Mané
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                • 9 Years
                3 years, 4 months ago

                Ouch.

                I started lamptey 😆

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

          Source?

    3. Baps hunter
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      You whether he is expected to be out for longer term?

      1. J ⚒ Gimme ur Mané
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        Covid....

    4. Hotdogs for Tea
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      not those with Reguilon first on their bench 😉

      1. J ⚒ Gimme ur Mané
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        Got to love a bit of jam sometimes!

    5. 1984 TC
      • 3 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Well that’s damm unfortunate...
      Got 5 Dallas points on the bench saying Hi.

    6. Don Kloppeone
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      You better hope your mate is right or there’ll be a lynching!

      1. J ⚒ Gimme ur Mané
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        I don’t need to hope.....

        1. Don Kloppeone
          • 6 Years
          3 years, 4 months ago

          Well it’s good news for me. I’m all out for this week so any highly owned player that’s out is music to my ears!

          1. J ⚒ Gimme ur Mané
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 9 Years
            3 years, 4 months ago

            Nice!

            It’s irrelevant for me as I can’t score points to save my life this season 😆

            1. Don Kloppeone
              • 6 Years
              3 years, 4 months ago

              I was similar but fortune has been turning last few weeks. Managed to climb from 2M OR 3 GWs ago to 302k this week. Long way to go and now I have the old Kane/ Son vs KDB/ Vardy + Salah back or not decisions to make!

    7. Sheffield Wednesday
      • 3 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Uh oh, I have Podence on bench and I don't know if he will be playing either.

    8. Sheffield Wednesday
      • 3 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Confirmed disappointed Zaha owner today.

      1. J ⚒ Gimme ur Mané
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        Sorry 🙁

        1. Sheffield Wednesday
          • 3 Years
          3 years, 4 months ago

          Thanks for the heads up.

          1. J ⚒ Gimme ur Mané
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 9 Years
            3 years, 4 months ago

            No worries, at least I was able to mentally prep you in advance 😆

  14. ZAWAd25
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Activate WC? Or just do Fernandes to Salah?

    McCarthy
    Zouma Coufal Justin
    Sterling Fernandes Zaha Son
    Kane Watkins DCL

    (Taylor Mitchell Bissouma)
    1.9m itb 1FT

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

      Don't do anything until you know about Salah. Bruno rising again tonight so just wait and see.

  15. FCSB
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Is it worth just bringing Salah straight back in for Fernandes ?

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

      Yup.

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

      Not for me, unless he plays midweek. Bruno’s as likely to haul, and less likely to play limited minutes

  16. ShaunGoater123
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    What to do here? Feel like I need to get city in.

    McCarthy
    Bellerin / chilwell / Dallas
    Mane / ziyech / Bruno / soucek
    Kane / Vardy : Watkins

    Button / Justin / bissouma/ Mitchell

    1ft 1m itb

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

      Save

  17. E25
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Is it crazy going without a city attacker on WC? Currently just with Cancelo.

    1. NETFLIX & CHILWELL
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Only decent one at the moment is KDB but he relies on some decent support, which he doesn't seem to have at the moment.

      A lot of money to have him pick up two points again.

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

      Sterling will start and haul..

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

        I think you might be right - gut feeling. Could be worth the gamble. But there is actually little evidence so far this season to suggest a Sterling haul is imminent. At this point I think I would prefer the punt on Sterling over KDB. Think I'll wait another week and see how they do vs Burnley before bringing either in for the Fulham game.

      2. KaBoZ: Kids,don't Drin…
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        in 8 gws, he played 7, scored only 2 goals, and the main cf's were even on bench (kun and jesus), why do you think he will change?

        1. KaBoZ: Kids,don't Drin…
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 9 Years
          3 years, 4 months ago

          And he wasn't unlucky, he was shite! I was dumb enough to captain him 2 or 3 times

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

          Yeah, the stats don't make pretty reading. City will turn a corner at some point and Sterling can haul anytime for sure. Burnley could be the game but don't think I'm brave (or daft) enough to do it. Especially not when it would probably involve getting rid of Son.

  18. AnfieldLad
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    McCarthy
    Cancelo Chilwell Kilman
    Bruno Son Grealish Soucek
    Kane Werner DCL
    (4.0 Biss Shaw* Ferguson*)
    2.7 1FT

    So many choices:
    A) Son Kane -> Salah Vardy (-4)
    B) Son -> KDB
    C) Kane -> Vardy
    D) Kane, Soucek -> Bamford, Salah (-4)

    Defence is struggling too but I’d rather focus on getting the right premiums/ captain choices if I can
    Thoughts?

  19. tafrère
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    A) Hamez > Salah (-4)
    B) Wilson > Vardy

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

      A

    2. Dangerous Rhubarb
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      B

  20. Dangerous Rhubarb
    • 14 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Guys what do you reckon is best:-

    A. Zaha + Grealish
    B: Jota + Son

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

      B

    2. BERGKOP
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      B

      1. Dangerous Rhubarb
        • 14 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        I may just do Zaha to Jota fo now though......it that a good transfer. Jota goes up tonight

        1. KaBoZ: Kids,don't Drin…
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 9 Years
          3 years, 4 months ago

          Zaha has New Castle and Wba next, why on earth would you sell him ?
          And he still has tomorrow's game where he may shine. How would you feel if you sell him tonight and he gets a brace tomorrow ?

          1. Dangerous Rhubarb
            • 14 Years
            3 years, 4 months ago

            But zaha only has 2 more decent gw's after tomorrow plus he is quite flaky. I need to make a call tonight as I won't be able to get son back after jota's Rise. I know spurs have chap fixtures but spurs are on fire.

            1. KaBoZ: Kids,don't Drin…
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 9 Years
              3 years, 4 months ago

              Do you have salah/mane? if so, maybe jota isnt worth it, otherwise he definitely is ! Son you can wait on him, I kept him because I know city's defense can be exploited by his runs... I got grealish for a hit this gw though which kinda hurts, but he has a very easy run and he will get returns

  21. jia you
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Robertson and Bellerin 21 points in my non FH team, youch!

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

      What was the logic behind free hit this gw?

      1. jia you
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        took an early -8 before the Salah news and wanted to punt on triple Everton, Chelsea and United. Was a little unlucky in the end as Werner(c) should've hauled.

  22. KaBoZ: Kids,don't Drin…
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Is it worth holding on for the WC until Christmas?
    Do we expect any DGWS/Blanks before gw16?
    Like many, my team is not looking very good for the next gws (no Vardy, Zaha, City or Utd assets and no villa/w ham defense) and I'm wondering if it'd be really worth the wait.

    1. Dangerous Rhubarb
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Depends on your current team really.? And this year has been so so random that who knows what the future lies for any player.

      1. KaBoZ: Kids,don't Drin…
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        That's my current team:
        Mccarthy - Steer
        Chilwell - kilman - justin - feurgeson - Lewis
        Salah - Son - Grealish - Soucek - Anguissa(4.5 fodder)
        DCL - Kane - Werner

        1. Dangerous Rhubarb
          • 14 Years
          3 years, 4 months ago

          I think that's a solid team.....

          Defence may need a little work though.

          1. KaBoZ: Kids,don't Drin…
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 9 Years
            3 years, 4 months ago

            lots of work 😀 plus going into next gw without vardy, bruno or kdb looks like a recipe for disaster

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

    Armband goes to?

    Martinez
    Robertson, Coufal, Chilwell
    Jota, Bruno, Son, Ziyech, Grealish
    Kane, DCL

  24. Atimis
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Are you trying to get Salah back now or just wait until before Fulham?

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

      Considering it.

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

      Wait until Fulham

    3. jia you
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      considering Son to Salah with FT

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

    Do you think Saiss will play tomorrow and save me from 1sr sub Lamptey-1!?

    1. Baps hunter
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Yes, but if and when the rumour here about Zaha having covid is correct, I will get Lamptey from my bench.

    2. The FPL Units
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      hope so.

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

    A or B?

    A) Vardy(c) , KDB and Jota -4
    B) Werner , KDB(c) and Grealish

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

      B

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

      Tough one. Possibly A though with the -4 it might backfire. A bit of context would help: full team and planned transfers?

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

        Jota and Vardy in for Grealish and Werner -4 .

        Martinez
        Chilwell Coufal Lewis
        KDB Bruno Rashford Ziyech Grealish
        Werner DCL

        Forster Brewster Targett Neco

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

          Not that keen on dropping Grealish. Yes he blanked this week but Villa's fixtures are great for a while and he's still excellent value. Jota could be benched and Grealish could haul vs WHU. Is there another way? What about Ziyech?

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

            Prefer Ziyech to Grealish, Villa will start to regress now

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

      B

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

        So the better (c) and better player isn't worth -4?

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

      Tough either one is fine. Jota is so good right now so that might sway me to A and no reason KDB can’t still be C

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

        Vardy has to be (c) if have him, stand out option this week imo

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

          I totally disagree but it is all about opinions. If they get pens you will be right.

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

    Sorry repost - bottomed out
    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

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

      Save?

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

        Definite possibility. But City’s next 2 home fixture look good and having that much ITB seems a waste.

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

    Early thoughts?

    McCarthy
    James/Pva/Coufal
    Son/Grealish/Rashford/Ziyech
    Dcl/Kane/Werner

    Steer/Targett/McCarthy/Douglas
    1ft 1.7itb

    a)Kane->Vardy
    b)Kane+Rashford->Vardy+Kdb(-4)
    c)something else

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

      Can't you get Salah and Vardy?

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

        Cheers.Not enough money.

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

      Zyech or Werner is more then enough

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

        what do you suggest?

  29. Yankee Toffee
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Time to drop Grealish. Re: Barkley injury and lack of set pieces now.

    Fixtures look decent though

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

      It’s in the back of my mind. Fixtures are as good as it gets, however. Certainly hasty to get rid of without seeing how Villa fair in the next 2 but I’ll admit I am considering it

  30. FDMS All Starz
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Worth doing Rashford & Son —> Salah & Sterling for free?

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

      Where you struggling with this?

      1. FDMS All Starz
        • 8 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        Sons form and Rashfords potential?

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

          You want Sterling for the fixtures and Salah best player in the game