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. wulfrunian
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Referees for Burnley-Crystal Palace.
    Referee: Kevin Friend. Assistants: Simon Beck, Adrian Holmes. Fourth official: Mike Dean. VAR: Anthony Taylor.
    Massacre is coming.

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

      For? Zaha hat trick?

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

        Zaha is probably out.

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

          What?

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

              If true this is some pretty awful news for me.

              had a 50/50 call to go Jota/Digne or Zaha/Cancelo on WC

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

      Literally doesn’t matter they are all shite

    3. Twisted Saltergater
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Ha, at least it won’t be 0-0

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

    1FT, 0.5 ITB

    Martinez
    Chilwell James Cancelo Justin (Mitchell)
    KDB Bruno Son Grealish (Podence)
    Kane DCL (Brewster)

    Players I'm missing: Salah, Jota, Vardy
    Fires: Podence, possibly Son/Kane (although will need some balls to get rid)

    A) Kane > Vardy (would probably still captain Bruno)
    B) Podence, Kane > Jota, Vardy (-4). Means sticking with a 352 rather than playing Justin (good fix) in a 442
    C) Son, Kane > Salah, Bamford (-4) (assuming we think Salah is match fit after midweek game and starts against Brighton). Not sure I'm prepared to get rid of both spurs).

    1. Joggers Nipple
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      a

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

    A. Martial -> Vardy (C) for -4

    B. Keep Martial, save ft. and captain Bruno

    Thanks.

    1. Twisted Saltergater
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      I’d keep Martial for Southampton

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

      A

    3. Joggers Nipple
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      a

  4. Pep Roulette
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    BOTTOMED

    Hey fam! What move would you do here? 1 FT 1.5 ITB

    McCarthy (Button)
    Robbo Dallas Lamptey* (Mitchell Ferguson)
    KDB(C) Bruno Son Foden Podence
    Kane DCL (Davis)

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

      I’d take a -4 to get ahead of fixture swing... upgrade Mitchel or Ferguson, and Foden has to go

    2. Joggers Nipple
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Replied last page

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

    Who are the best budget defenders around 4.5M? Dallas and Targett the go tos?

    1. Twisted Saltergater
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Masuaku

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

        Missed the boat on the fixtures I think

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

        Ah, the budget Coufal

        1. Twisted Saltergater
          • 14 Years
          3 years, 4 months ago

          Barely fit to tie his shoelaces

    2. Dr Dream
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Balbuena 4.4

  6. Sz21
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Not sure whether I should WC here?
    One option is Barkley + Jimenez-> Sterling(c) + Watkins. -4, exact cash.
    Feel like I need Salah though and have a few issues needing fixing.

    McCarthy.
    Cancelo, Chilwell, Justin.
    Grealish, Fernandes, Son, Barkley.
    Jimenez, Kane, DCL.
    Button, Mitchell, Ayling, Bissouma.
    1ft, 3.3m ITB. WC in hand.

    1. Joggers Nipple
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      No WC, like the Jiminez -4, no idea how to get to Salah sorry

  7. OptimusBlack
    • 10 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Best Option ??
    A- Ziyech + Burno
    B- KDB + Jota

    1. RedAlpha10
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      A

  8. Joggers Nipple
    • 14 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Another 'dull' 50 ish point week and going nowhere.

    A. Original plan- Son to KDB (leaves Werenr to Vardy and Brewster to 6.4ish cash)
    B. Now thinking- J Rod to KDB (leave 0.5ish)
    C. Do nothing and save?
    D. Something else????

    Martinez
    Chilwell James Cancelo
    Salah Son J Rod Soucek Grealish
    Werner DCL

    Forster Brewster Dallas Brantwaite 1FT 4.4M ITB

    Any input really welcome

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

      Son is on a historic run and J.Rod got Leeds next and KDB & City are out of sorts atm, so I wouldn't rush to make that move.

      Would personally save and then look to shift 2 based on next weeks results

      1. Joggers Nipple
        • 14 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        Cheers, thinking Son out smells all wrong. Guess do nothing might be the call and see

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

      Keep son im waiting on city to look good before bringing anyone of them in. Especially with the way Kane and son are playing not worth it to drop them for city who are doing nothing right now

      1. Joggers Nipple
        • 14 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        Cheers

  9. F_Ivanovic
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Just did Podence > Jota because one was rising and the other was a risk of falling... and now i'm slightly unsure of my decision. I really hate picking players that might be rotation risks. Someone convince me that it's fine please!

    1. Twisted Saltergater
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Assuming Salah is back for Brighton, who misses out?

      1. That Was Easy!
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        All 4 start I reckon.

        1. Twisted Saltergater
          • 14 Years
          3 years, 4 months ago

          Could be. I suspect there’ll be some rotation with CL coming up.

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

        depends on whos back in midfield might have to field all 4

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

      hes in good form of course but he is a rotation risk, he will still gets mins though u just have to hope he gets more in the league and less in the UCL, but also he has the ability to come off the bench and score so at that price he is a good pick as long as u are fine with the no show once in a while, but at the moment hes in such good form he will get some mins at least and wont be a complete no show I don't think.

      Better than Podence at any rate who wont get any where near as many goals or chances and only seems to play 60 any way so a massive upgrade and catching price swings always a bonus. Now cross ur fingers there are no injuries mid week.

    3. Joggers Nipple
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      I fear you may have switched one risk for another

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

      It's not.

  10. Bennyboy1907
    • 3 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    2 key questions for this GW?!?

    A) best defender under 4.8mil
    B) Kane >>> Vardy captain (-4) worth it?

    1. Joggers Nipple
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      A Masuku?
      B Probably??

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

    Kane + Grealish >
    Watkins/ Bamford + KDB
    YAAAAY
    nope

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

      Personally would not

  12. mlm
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Martinez (Martin)
    Robertson Chilwell Zouma (KWP Mitchell)
    Bruno(c) Son Ziyech Grealish Zaha
    Kane DLC (Brewster)

    1.9ITB, 1FT

    A) Bruno => Salah(c) if fit
    B) Kane => Vardy(c)
    C) Ziyech => Vardy(c) (-4)
    D) Save

    1. That Was Easy!
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Wouldn’t transfer Bruno out with 2 away games coming up. After that a shift for Salah.

  13. That Was Easy!
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Should I just do Jimmy > DCL this week?

    Fabs
    Robbo Mitchell Konsa Cancelo
    Sterling (C) Bruno Son Grealish
    Jimmy Bamford

    Steer; Maupay, Zouma, Alzate...0.8itb, 1FT

    1. Joggers Nipple
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Yes

      1. That Was Easy!
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        Cheers. Started with him, dropped on a GW3 WC for god knows why. Time to bite the bullet.

    2. Twisted Saltergater
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Richarlison is on pens if you’re reluctant to get DCL

      1. That Was Easy!
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        Yeah, I do fancy him as a differential. DCL been too good though. One of those differential picks that feel a little too much like just doing it to be different, not because there’s a potential advantage.

        1. Twisted Saltergater
          • 14 Years
          3 years, 4 months ago

          I’ve got both tbh. Richarlison could’ve hauled if he was a fraction sharper. Am hoping it was jet lag as Hames looked out of sorts too.

          1. That Was Easy!
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 9 Years
            3 years, 4 months ago

            Alright, I may be in 🙂

            1. Twisted Saltergater
              • 14 Years
              3 years, 4 months ago

              A couple more nice fixtures for Everton then will reassess, but Richarlison at 7.8m looks good value.

  14. Stupendous
    • 11 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Would you do....

    A. Zaha to KDB
    B. Ziyech to Salah
    C. Rodriguez to Salah

    One to go out, and only one to come in for now!

    Right now it's Hames to Salah for free for me

    Cheers

    1. Twisted Saltergater
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      C in a heartbeat

    2. That Was Easy!
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      C and not even close.

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

      C if Salah confirmed fit

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

      Rodriguez out for either Salah or KDB seems dope. Whoever you feel will score more.

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

      Yup this has been my plan!

      Cheers all!

      Leaves me with a mid of...

      Zaha Ziyech Grealish Salah Son

  15. MattysFantasyFooty
    • 10 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Take a hit to fix this defence, only have one free transfer

    Chilwell Saiss Justin Lamptey Mitchell

    1. Joggers Nipple
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Saiss to MC or James? if no cash WH def?

    2. Saxe-Gotha
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      How much ITB? Coufal would be one move I'd make for sure.

    3. panda07
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Saiss > Cresswell, James or Dias

  16. Sloane426
    • 4 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Kane > Vardy before price rise?

    1. Twisted Saltergater
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      I wouldn’t. Vardy limping after every game.

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

      No.Wait until Friday.He could start against Braga.

    3. panda07
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      I'd wait with European games on

  17. panda07
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    What to do here?

    A) Son > De Bruyne
    B) Son > Sterling
    C) Kane > Vardy
    D) Save

    1FT 2.8ITB
    Martinez
    Robertson Chilwell Semedo
    Bruno Son Grealish James Soucek
    Kane DCL

    Forster Brewster Dallas Mitchell

    1. Twisted Saltergater
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Absolutely nothing. At least until after the CL games.

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

      I can't recommend save
      Personally like Vardy this week but feel Kane will outscore Son, so would go for A especially if going for captain choice

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

    How am I living?

    Martinez
    Chilwell Robbo Cresswell
    Ziyech Son Salah Grealish Rodriguez
    Vardy DCL

    Martin Kilman Brewster Mitchell .3 itb

    1. Twisted Saltergater
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      day to day? On the breadline?

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

        Both?

        1. Twisted Saltergater
          • 14 Years
          3 years, 4 months ago

          At least you have FPL 🙂

    2. Joggers Nipple
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      With that team, very well

      Later later plan of J Rod down and Brewster to a mid price Anontio/ Watkins price range player?

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

        I do like that idea too! Brewster is annoying me but 3 5 2 has been great so far.

        Might also want to keep Kane over Vardy

  19. Letsgo!
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Anybody selling son or kane? Or still keeping

    1. Twisted Saltergater
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Sold Son (silly). Keeping Kane. But looking for any glimmer of Aguero being back.

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

      No for me. Both are doing very well consistently.

      1. Letsgo!
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        But i am thinking of kane to vardy

  20. TLF
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    2 frees 1.7 itb, plenty of issues and many options this week but unless Mitchell or Saïss miraculously become starters again, I need to use a move to fix defence.

    Martinez
    Coufal, Chilwell, Lamptey*, Saïss*, Mitchell*
    Bruno, Sterling, Podence, Foden, Burke
    Kane, Timo, DCL

  21. SalahFingers
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Why are people selling Kane for Vardy? Kane is highest points in the game. What did I miss? Is it just because Fulham next?

    also
    A) J Rod -> Fernandez (have Son and Salah already)
    B) Zaha -> Fernandez
    C) Save

    1. Twisted Saltergater
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      I think people feel they have to micromanage their team. It’s sometimes better to sit on your hands.

      Of those two options, A.

    2. panda07
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      3 good fixtures for Vardy, 3 bad-ish ones for Kane

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

      c

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

    Which combo?

    A) Brewster Jota

    B) Bamford Soucek

    1. Twisted Saltergater
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      B

  23. Letsgo!
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Did i see someone say zaha not playing and why?

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

      I think the guy said his friend works with the first team and that Zaha has Covid u can go to the link of that post on the top of the page. Dunno if its true or not but dunno why he would lie

  24. jernej93
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Robertson & Jrod -> Fernandes and Cancelo?

    I have just enough funds before Fernandes price rise happens ...

  25. Kudo Warrior
    • 10 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Question....Grealish or J.Rod to Bruno?

    1. jernej93
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      JRod

  26. ZimZalabim
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Just saw the top post and link to Zaha out post. Really needed him for the next 2-3 weeks.

    Had to decide between Zaha and Cancelo or Jota and Digne

    Felt that Everton will always concede and ill be relying on only attacking returns and Jota is somewhat of a rotation risk depending on how long salah is out

    and Zaha is nailed and OOP and Cancelo I can hold for longer than Digne who I would have had to sell for funds sooner or later.
    Tough points swing all the same.

    1. HD7
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Hope it isnt true and Zaha starts

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

        same here
        I guess we wait and see

  27. jernej93
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    1. Bamford and Armstrong/Soucek
    or
    2. Brewster and Zaha

    1. Joggers Nipple
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      1

  28. the dom 1
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Salah > Jota for free for the next few GW's? .

    Need toi this now before price rise and falls.

    Yes or No?

    1. Joggers Nipple
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      no

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

        My Gut Feel is that Salah will not be back this GW either!

        1. Joggers Nipple
          • 14 Years
          3 years, 4 months ago

          Pretty sure I saw a Klopp quote saying he 'will' make the Euro game this mid week??? Do have a look around, I scanned it v early this morning

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

      Wouldn't sell Salah if you still have him.

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

        ... but you're a Liverpool fan, you tell us!

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

          see comment above 😉

      2. the dom 1
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        missed the price rise anyways lol.

        Will wait until the GW is over now to do any moves.

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

    Chilwell going up again is annoying
    Is this coming from Trent owners finally selling?

    1. panda07
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Pretty much. Check out the trends page on fplstatistics

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

        cheers, hadn't noticed that one before

  30. Ragabolly
    • 14 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Risers: Fernandes (10.8) Jota (6.6) Chilwell (6.1)

    Fallers: Lacazette (8.3) Gomez (5.3) Elliott (4.3)

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

      Bruno going through the roof

      Chilwell rising crazy fast

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

      2 up. Cheers Ragabolly! 🙂

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

      Missed by one.

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

      Will take that 1-0... Going to need team value the way defensive options are changing

    5. FPL Daniel
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Jota to have multiple triple price rises? 8m player in January?

    6. 2999 - Lady of Legend
      • 3 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Nice If Bruno can keep rising and Salah can keep falling before I switch them back next week 🙂