Scout Notes

Digne and Everton attack thrive in wing-back system but defence leaks more goals

FULHAM 2-3 EVERTON

  • Goals: Dominic Calvert-Lewin (£7.8m) x2, Abdoulaye Doucouré (£5.3m) | Bobby De Cordova-Reid (£5.3m), Ruben Loftus-Cheek (£5.9m)
  • Assists: Richarlison (£7.8m), Lucas Digne (£6.1m) x2| Tom Cairney (£5.3m), Ademola Lookman (£5.0m)
  • Bonus: Calvert-Lewin x3, Doucouré x2, Digne x1

CONVERT-LEWIN

Dominic Calvert-Lewin (£7.8m) owners may be hoping Carlo Ancelotti retains the wing-back system which worked to devastating effect in attack during the first half against Fulham on Sunday.

The Everton striker put his team 1-0 up after 42 seconds as the Toffees pounced on Fulham’s poorly-executed attempt to play out from the back.

Lucas Digne (£6.1m), operating at left wing-back, won the ball high up the pitch before releasing Richarlison (£7.8m).

The Brazilian’s cross took a slight touch off a Fulham defender but found its intended target in Calvert-Lewin, who bundled home from close range.

The England striker totalled three attempts in the match, all from inside the box and all of which hit the target.

“The first half was a representation of me benefitting from the new system, where I’m getting chances from wide areas, crosses coming in.

“That’s what I like, being in the right area at the right time.” – Dominic Calvert-Lewin

WING-BACK TO THE FUTURE

Whether or not Ancelotti retains the 3-4-3 formation will be revealed in the coming Gameweeks, though the Italian is aware that Everton must defend better:

“Alex Iwobi played well, like the others played really well. I am pleased for him. In that wing-back position, he can show his quality.

“We have to improve (defensively) for sure. We were not so compact and not so close to the line. We have time this week to work on this.

“I don’t think it is a winning system because there is no winning system. The sytem gave us the possibility to use more of the width of the pitch and to put crosses in.” – Carlo Ancelotti

Both Digne and the impressive Alex Iwobi (£5.9m) were heavily involved in Everton’s attacking play at Craven Cottage.

Iwobi’s jinking run in the first half led to James Rodriguez (£7.9m) finding Digne on the left.

The Frenchman’s first-time cross resulted in a first-time Calvert-Lewin finish just before the half-hour mark.

Ten minutes earlier, Iwobi saw an assist for Calvert-Lewin chalked off as the striker had strayed offside before beating the busy Alphonse Areola (£4.5m).

Rodriguez owners may be less impressed with the new Everton system, which saw him playing centrally in attack but usually feeding the marauding wing-backs.

That occurred again on 35 minutes as a lovely one-two between Digne and Rodriguez allowed the former to cross for Abdoulaye Doucouré (£5.3m), who rose unchallenged to head home.

It could have been an assist hat-trick for Digne before the half-time whistle but Richarlison fluffed his lines from close range after the France defender put in a teasing low cross.

Richarlison also saw an attempt inside the box saved by Areola earlier in the opening period, following an excellent shot assist from Calvert-Lewin.

TOFFEES COME UNSTUCK

For all of Everton’s excellent attacking play in the first half, Fulham exposed the 3-4-3 formation in the second period.

Parker’s team took control of possession, pushing Digne and Iwobi back towards their own goal.

Fulham’s pressure told on 68 minutes when substitute Ruben Loftus-Cheek (£5.9m) was fouled inside the area.

The Cottagers’ woes from the penalty spot continued, however, as Ivan Cavaleiro (£5.3m) slipped on hitting the spot-kick to send the ball over Jordan Pickford‘s (£4.9m) crossbar.

Aleksandar Mitrovic (£5.7m) and Ademola Lookman (£5.0m) – who have both missed a penalty this season – were on the pitch at the time.

“I don’t think you could write it. Cav was the penalty taker, we worked on it this week. Like I said it after the last time [with Lookman], you can miss penalties and he slipped. It is one of those things.

“No denying we have issues with penalties. We’ll keep working and training it to see who is the best to take them.” – Scott Parker

Two minutes later, Loftus-Cheek did grab a goal back for Fulham as he steered a Lookman cross past Pickford.

“I thought [Ruben] was brilliant really. He came in and worked really hard with him with the information I’m trying to give him so he can have a big impact. Sometimes he can have a tendency to drift but today was everything we wanted.” – Scott Parker

Ancelotti’s response was to hook both Rodriguez and Richarlison, as Everton clung on for a precious three points:

“It was a difficult game, it was difficult to prepare. It was a good first half, second half we lost physical energy and we had difficulties. James was tired, Richarlison was tired.” – Carlo Ancelotti

While Fulham dominated the second half, their defensive lapses in the opening 45 minutes – and another spot-kick blunder – proved the Cottagers’ undoing. That domination, however, did stop Calvert-Lewin from having an opportunity to clinch a hat-trick.

“It was a game of two halves. Second half, we didn’t really have much of the ball. It was more about digging in, winning fouls and free-kicks. It was more of a lonely role [up front].

“It sounds cliche but in the second half we didn’t have much of the ball and on another day we might be punished for not playing well in the second half.” – Dominic Calvert-Lewin

COTT ON THE HOP

The Cottagers’ issues in defence are certain to be at the forefront of FPL managers’ minds heading into Gameweek 10.

Parker’s men travel to play Leicester next weekend, before back-to-back clashes against Manchester City and Liverpool.

Having conceded ten goals in the opening three Gameweeks of the season, Fulham let in just five in as many fixtures before Gameweek 9.

But going into Gameweek 9 only Everton (7.83), Sheffield United (7.64) and West Ham (6.11) had higher ‘expected goals conceded‘ totals than Fulham (6.01).

That xGC figure was racked up in fixtures against the Blades, Crystal Palace, West Brom and the Hammers.

On Mitrovic’s benching, Parker said before the game:

“[It is] mainly [a] tactical [decision]. Obviously Aleks has come back from international duty. The team I’ve [picked] today is a team that I feel can hurt Everton, can cause them problems.

Cavaleiro was the man tasked with leading the line against Everton, though it was Decordova-Reid who got Fulham’s first-half goal after linking well with Tom Cairney (£5.3m).

After the match, an irritated Parker reflected:

Improved in the second half but three goals down, I have stood here many times, you can’t go on to score four goals to win games.

A reaction? Yes, for sure, but it came too late. First half as always we played some nice stuff, showed what we were about but any second ball we came out second best. It is not the way it needs to be.

We changed things around tactically [in the second half] but we did exactly what we missed in the first half in the battles and the fundamentals of a football match. They have to be a given. We fell short of that in the first half.


Fulham XI (4-2-3-1): Areola; A Robinson, Adarabioyo, Andersen, Aina; Reed, Lemina (Zambo Anguissa 69′); Lookman, Cairney (Loftus-Cheek 57′), De Cordova-Reid (Mitrovic 57′); Cavaleiro.

Everton XI (3-4-3): Pickford; Keane, Mina, Godfrey; Digne, Allan, Doucouré, Iwobi,; Richarlison (Sigurdsson 76′), Calvert-Lewin, Rodriguez (Davies 73′).

Lessons Learned from FPL Gameweek 9

1,125 Comments Post a Comment
  1. TeddiPonza
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Sterling to:

    A. Salah
    B. KdB
    C. Keep

    Rest of midfield: Grealish, Son, Bruno

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

      c

    2. Tonyawesome69
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      C

    3. Mr Wolf
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      I'd keep an reassess in a couple of GWs. What about Son to Salah?

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

      c

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

      c

    6. Il Capitano
      • 3 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      We have the exact same mid, I'm keeping

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

    LMS Update (2685 teams)

    CSS = 39
    TS = 87
    LMS avg = 58.7 (-2.18) = 56.52
    PP = 10.47/12.01
    CP = 98.74%

    2 games + autosubs to go.

    https://www.livefpl.net/LMS

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

      No idea what them acronyms mean.

      1. Piggs Boson
        • 12 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        Easy to work out.

        CSS = Current Safety Score
        TS = Titty Sprinkles
        LMS avg = Last Man Standing Average
        PP = Players Played
        CP = Captains Played

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

          Hilarious

        2. FC Hakkebøf
          • 7 Years
          3 years, 4 months ago

          TS = Top scorer.. But Titty sprinkles sounds awesome

  3. hammersp2000
    • 10 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Got 3 positions to fill in my front 8 at the moment, 1 mid & 2 strikers:-

    Bruno, Son, Ziyech, Bissouma, ?????
    DC, ????, ?????

    Best option out of the below

    1 ) kane bamford salah
    2 ) vardy bamford Salah
    3 ) kane vardy grealish
    4 ) kane bamford grealish
    5 ) vardy bamford grealish

    Thoughts appreciated

    Cheers

    1. Tonyawesome69
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Easy decision 2

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

      2

    3. Mr Wolf
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      I'd say 2 - did you decide to go with no City? I'd consider Son to KDB if you have enough funds

      1. hammersp2000
        • 10 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        City just dont look right at the moment so going with form over fixtures where they are concerned tbh

        1. Mr Wolf
          • 10 Years
          3 years, 4 months ago

          Fair enough...I am doing the same for this go but probably bringing KDB in for Bruno for Fulham

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

      2

    5. FC Hakkebøf
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      2

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

    Help greatly appreciated! Which do you prefer?

    A) Ziyech, 4.6D & 4.6D
    B) Jota, Zouma & Cancelo

    Prefer Ziyech but thinking if Jota continues to get minutes then B is the better option.

    Rest of Team:

    Martinez
    Chilwell, X, X
    Salah, KDB, Fernandes, Son, X
    DCL, Bamford

    (Steer, Kilman, Brewster, Mitchell)

    Cheers!

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

      a

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

        Cheers - an unpopular response so far!

    2. Mr Wolf
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      A) but I would consider to move Son to Grealish to have more budget to improve defence.

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

        Cheers. Son's a keeper for me 🙂

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

      How bout Grealish instead of ziyech and improve the defender u can have

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

        Grealish, Zouma & 4.6 Defence is another option. But I prefer Jota & Cancelo to Grealish & Zouma.

  5. Shark Team
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Where do I find this captain pts info everyone's posting on twitter?
    Thanks

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

      premierfantasytools.com

  6. R.C
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Any chance Salah doesn't play GW10?

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

      100% - Salah playing %.

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

        I'd say 99.9%

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

        0% chance he gets injured mid week?

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

      Looks like he might even play midweek so.

    3. No Professionals
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      doesn't look like it.

      back training today. thinking Salah(c) might be a nice captaincy option this week.

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

      It's looking like he'll play. But oh well. My plan is to bring him in GW11 or 12.

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

        That's fair. Not like Bruno or KDB can't score points themselves.

    5. Takedog1
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      looks every chance he won't play considering he's had the virus!

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

      People keep overlooking the fact he went to Egypt for his brother's wedding; probably against the advice of the club who pay his wages.

      Wouldn't be surprised if Klopp sits him on the bench for a game or so as punishment.

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

        This really isn't Klopp's style

  7. JBG
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    A) Bamford
    B) Wilson
    C) Abraham

    Already have DCL and Watkins, left with 7.6 itb on WC.

    1. 2999 - Lady of Legend
      • 3 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      B.

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

        Thanks

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

      A

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

        Thanks

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

    Worth a hit to get in Salah?

    Martinez

    Chilwell Bellerin Justin

    KDB Rashford Grealish Zaha

    Werner Vardy DCL

    Subs: Steer, Bissouma Taylor Mitchell

    1. No Professionals
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      only if you'd captain him imo.

      Team looks good and you have a few strong captaincy options. get him next week (or week after).

      i'd be tempted to do Zaha to Jota with that team.

  9. Tcheco
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    What would you do?

    McCarthy
    Semedo Cancelo Coufal
    Bruno Mané Grealish Zaha
    DCL Vardy Jimmy

    A. Bruno to KDB

    B. Semedo to Dias

    C. Hold ft

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

      C

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

    What to do, time to ship Kane for Vardy or Kun? Wilson is an issue too...
    £1.4 ITB

    Martinez (Button)
    Bellerin / Cresswell / Chilwell (Kilman / Mitchell)
    Jrod / Bruno / Grealish / Salah (Bissouma)
    Kane / DCL / Wilson

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

      Upgrade Bruno to Sterling or KDB.

      1. No Professionals
        • 6 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        wouldn't be taking Bruno out with his away record. Southampton and West Ham look like great fixtures.

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

          Both saints and west ham look good at the moment though. Sterling or KDB best captain choices for the next two weeks imo.

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

          And as few goals Sterling, kdb and city has scored so far this year, it is yet to be seen if they will be an upgrade

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

            Guess it depends on rank and your willingness to take a risk. Even out of form city assets seem like low risk with their easy games coming up. Wildcarding this week so I can target them and Liverpool. Means no Son, Kane or Bruno which is a bit scary I guess.

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

              Not willing to take out Bruno atm, i might swap kane with Vardy, then take a hit next week for KDB by taking out Wilson and Jrod

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

                Well shut my mouth. Good luck.

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

              MCI v BUR has been a goal fest the last 3 meetings - 5-0, 5-0, 5-0 ... the only problem has been that the points have been spread around the whole MCI team. Aguero seems particularly cursed against BUR

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

                ooo food for thought!

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

                  I use 11v11 to check head-to-head history ... very useful site

              2. No Professionals
                • 6 Years
                3 years, 4 months ago

                equally, how many times have city spanked the likes of Arsenal in previous seasons. this doesn't feel like the usual city.

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

      Worth holding ft imo

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

      Perhaps look at going city defence instead this week if you fancy losing Bellerin. I'd be tempted to hold.

  11. Fpl Richie
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    The plan was to free up funds to get Mo back for Fulham (or knee jerk him back now) . Already did Son to KDB last week.

    Is Robbo still the best cash cow here? And if yes, for who?

    Martinez
    Chilly Dallas Robbo*
    Bruno KDB Grealish Ziyech
    Kane Bamford DCL
    Button-Soucek-Lamptey-Mitchell (0.1 1ft)

    If yes...Best pick?
    A. Cancelo
    B. Dias
    C. Cresswell
    D. Coufal
    E. Other

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

      A

    2. Maddi Son
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Would like to have Cancelo in my defence but can't afford him. I'd go with him personally.

    3. Mr Wolf
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      I would downgrade Kane and keep Robbo

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

        To?

  12. Maddi Son
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Martinez
    Mitchell, Bellerin, Chilwell
    Mane, Sterling, Bruno, Grealish, Jota
    Vardy, Wilson

    Steer, Kilman, Brewster, Douglas

    I have 0.3ITB and need a nailed 4.3 or 4.4 defender. I'm thinking Jamal Lewis at 4.3 because it leaves me 0.1 to possibly do Sterling > KDB in future. Any better options?

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

      Balbuena? Granted he's the least sexy WH pick.

      1. Maddi Son
        • 6 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        I did consider him. I need to weigh up whether it's worth keeping 0.1 to do Sterling > KDB in future. I know it's sideways but feel like I can trust KDB for potential captaincy.

      2. No Professionals
        • 6 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        is he nailed?

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

          Not super nailed, but there's no reason for him to lose his place unless he loses form or there's a formation change.

    2. Carefree Crew
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      I've been looking at the same issue. Considering Dann £4.4m positive next 3 fixtures, but Cahill & Sakho are potentially threats to his place.
      Balbuena & Lowton & Cooper & Holding made my short list with Lewis too, Lascelles is £4.4m but flagged yet again.

  13. JBG
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    RMWCT please :).

    Martinez-4.0
    Cancelo-Zouma-Castagne-Coufal-N.Williams
    Salah-Kdb-Fernandes-Grealish-Bissouma
    DCL-Watkins-Wilson

    0.1itb.

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

    2.4m ITB and 1 FT

    Martinez
    Chilwell RJames Cresswell (Lamptey, Ferguson)
    Bruno Son Grealish JRod Jota
    Kane DCL Bamford

    A) RJames > Robbo
    B) Cresswell > Robbo
    C) Lamptey > Digne
    D) Bruno > Salah
    E) Son > KDB
    F) Jota > Ziyech

    Or hold until next week?

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

      Save

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

      E and it's not close to me.

      Why are people not prioritizing City?

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

        I guess their worrying form. As a united fan though I'm also leaning towards getting Mo back early. We look dreadful and if we don't get a pen then Bruno blanks because our forwards don't finish the chances he creates...

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

        I'm going to dip my toe with Cancelo and Foden.............that should give me enough coverage if they start popping........at that point I will sell Son and get KDB/Sterling for the triple-up

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

          Foden is becoming false fruit. Certainly would not buy

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

            I've had him on my bench in anticipation of this run..........I agree with you that buying him would be too punty

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

          Foden is so stressful to own though...defjnjtely have my eye on cancelo but concerned about rotation across city's team over Xmas .

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

            Scared to move from son. 30/40 of my league rivals have him.

            Only 3 have kdb though. Bruno > KDB might be the punt.

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

            Surely you have a 4.5 defender to cover Cancelo when he doesn't play?

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

          Foden has caused us nothing but pain for weeks....

          Can't see it changing.

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

    Which one?
    A. KDB + Martial
    B. Salah + Bamford (+2m to upgrade 8th attacker Brewster to Antonio/Watkins later)
    C. Rashford + Kane

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

      B

    2. No Professionals
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      wouldn't be touching martial with yours.

      Place must be at threat with his recent displays.

      B for me.

  16. HashAttack
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    It's certainly getting tricky being restricted to a front 7, regardless of whether 3-5-2 or 3-4-3 .. so many choices

    For a 4 man midfield, it seems like Salah, KDB & Bruno, plus just 1 other from Grealish, Hames, Ziyech and Son
    Going with Son, the most expensive of those others, still leaves 21m for the 3 forwards - e.g. DCL, Bamford and Tammy

    If I played 5 in the midfield - Salah, KDB, Bruno, Son and Ziyech, I could still afford a front 2 from Bamford, Antonio, Wilson or Watkins

    Can't recall their being so many good options before

    Anyone else thinking about Tammy .. just 1 point behind Jimenez now

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

      Considered Tammy but surely he's going to be rotated like mad when Havertz and Pulisic are back. I'm looking at Jota to fix that problem instead...

      Martinez
      Chilwell, Cancelo, Zouma
      Salah, KDB, Fernandes, Son, Jota
      DCL, Bamford

      (Steer, Kilman, Brewster, Mitchell)

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

        Tammy has returns in all 5 matches that he has played 60+ minutes - but as you say, there's the rotation risk
        I'd have to sell Werner to get Salah in but don't want to go without any Chelsea attack

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

          Yeah I know what you mean - just can't see him getting enough minutes with Werner and Ziyech nailed. Otherwise would be the perfect solution!

          Shamefully I'm trying to persuade myself that Zouma offers some 'attacking' coverage in addition to Chilwell ;). Can't have them all...

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

            Great reply!

            Seems you've had a proper, good think about it!

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

      OK so I'm doing it. 11th FPL season and I'm going 3-5-2 on my wildcard without any premium FW.

      Every combo I compare leans towards the cheaper FW line

      I don't see how a Masuaku-Bissouma-Kane can outscore a Chilwell-Jota-Bamford in the long run
      I don't see how a KWP - Bissouma - Vardy can outscore a Robertson-Grealish-Antonio
      and I don't see how a Targett-Romeu-Werner can outscore a Reece James-Foden-Watkins

      We used to have a game with a very limited pool of MID and FW in the 6 bracket. This year, there's so much possibility in the 6-7 M brackets in FW and MID that I have convinced myself this is the way to go.

      wish me luck 😀

  17. cigan
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Save FT & GTG?

    Martinez
    Robbo Chilwell Digne
    Mane Bruno Son Grealish
    DCL Adams Wilson
    (Coufal, Mitchell, Bissouma)

  18. I Member
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Bamford or Watkins?

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

      Watkins - Fixtures, Pens.

    2. No Professionals
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Bamford. Better.

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

        If you have Grealish, then Bamford.

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

    Where is the noise about Zaha and Covid coming from?

    1. FC Hakkebøf
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Don't bother. Game is tonight you will find out eventually

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

      First I've heard of it. Where did you hear it from?

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

        Some people on here started it early this morning

  20. FC Hakkebøf
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Which transfers do you prefer? Need to bring in a solid Captain option this week

    A) Ziyech + Son -> Salah (C) + Jota
    -> obviously need to monitor the situation

    B) Kane + Son -> Vardy (C) + Sterling.
    -> Find a way to get Salah in come gameweek 12

    C) Kane + Son/Ziyech -> Salah (C) + Bamford/Antonio

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

      Such a lottery this gw. Out of those C for me. I’m tempted to get in kdb this gw and cap.

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

      Keep son

    3. FC Hakkebøf
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Thanks for replying mate. I already got KDB and like C as well. How are things going for your team?

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

    I'm seeing almost nobody with Timo Werner. Why?

    His last few weeks have been great. 16, 2, 7, 7, 5.

    After Spurs, he has a run of decent games without running into top 6 sides.

    Furthermore, Chelsea are the BEST attack in the league this season for goals scored. Seems criminally underlooked after the slow start. I'm pondering doing: Kane + Rashford > Salah + Werner next week.

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

      Everton, Wolves, Arsenal away all potentially tricky games for Chelsea, all could be top 6 aswell lol. Man City arent a bottom 10 side are they?

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

        Arsenal top 6?

    2. FC Hakkebøf
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Spurs, Everton, Leicester and Arsenal in the next 5. Other premiums with better fixtures. That's prolly why. Still a decent show however

      1. FC Hakkebøf
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        Wolves not Leicester sorry

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

        If that's the case why are so many people getting Ziyech?

        I'd rather Werner over Ziyech and the price difference is 1.1m now. That's not huge.

        1. FC Hakkebøf
          • 7 Years
          3 years, 4 months ago

          I am considering getting rid of Ziyech my self tbh. But prolly the 1 million which in my opinion is a lot. Difference between Fernandes and KdB

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

            I think it's more the striker vs midfield reason. But in any case, I prefer Werner to Ziyech and if there's a Chelsea attacker I want, it's him.

            1. FC Hakkebøf
              • 7 Years
              3 years, 4 months ago

              Could be as well, yes. Prolly a combination

      3. The Train Driver
        • 8 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        Everton defense one of the worst in the league, the other are tough games but I can see Chelsea scoring in all of them.

        1. FC Hakkebøf
          • 7 Years
          3 years, 4 months ago

          Same. But will he score as much as other premiums? And will jeg provide a Captain option? That is the key question.

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

      He's a good option for sure (with pens too).
      But it looks like Lampard is going to manage his time a lot which points a question mark over his capitaincy appeal in my opinion.
      Also, it looks to me like Chelsea points will be diluted among all the offensive assets that are Ziyech, Werner, Abraham and Pulisic and Havertz when back.
      Plus, It is possible that Werner will change role when Pulisic is back.
      He'll probably play center forward and a lot of Bundesliga followers said it is not his preferred role.

      So good options, but quite a lot of question marks.

    4. Camino Aleatorio
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Why do you want company if you are convinced he is good?

      I was an early Grealish holder, I wish I was the only owner.

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

        If I was that selfish I would never post.

        I'm probably gonna get him. The fact he has pens with Pulisic coming back is also super tempting. Pulisic won like 3 penalties last season alone.

      2. FC Hakkebøf
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        This site is basically about sharing knowledge and information. Are you only here to absorb information like a leech? And not share your own opinions?

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

      Vardy next week is too big a temptation around that price.

    6. Piggs Boson
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      If he was a midfielder I'd be on him in a flash.

      1 less pt for a goal, and 1 less pt than a CS doesn't seem significant but I think it's pretty big in the long run. A premium player averages around 6-7 points per game over a season iirc, so 2pts is actually significant.

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

      He’s a great pick. I’d like him. The reason many don’t own is because they’d prefer Kane/Vardy at the premium slot , and a budget option with good fixtures to go along with DCL. He’s a great pick. Many just aren’t prioritizing bringing him in .

    8. HashAttack
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Brought him in 4 weeks ago - 21 points, just a shame he hasn't scored more ... Currently thinking he will have go in gw12 so that I can bring Salah back (Think I have to keep Vardy for the BHA match)

    9. No Professionals
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      seen a few with Werner to be fair. He looks a tad short of confidence in front of goal, but equally looks like a huge haul is imminent.

    10. Vlekz
        3 years, 4 months ago

        Chelsea have Seville next week. There is a chance Werner could be benched soon(rest). Chelsea have enough players on the left side to do it in the "easier" games

        1. Vlekz
            3 years, 4 months ago

            And chelsea won't get top spot in the group if they lose that

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

          I agree with you. I wonder though, if he maybe plays better on the left. I wonder how will the line up look like with Pulisic back. Abraham to the bench and Werner in the upfront?

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

          he misses a lot of chances, thinking of swapping for Vardy

      • Camino Aleatorio
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 5 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        What if I told you in August when you were making your first draft that....

        Solly March would have more points than Aubameyang and KDB heading to week 10!

        The opportunity is that Auba and KDB are still going to reach 200 pts some how. You are going to need to catch the eruption of points.

        Most likely KDB.

        I think Auba may be angling to be transferred to PSG or something by the next window.

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

          Not Auba. He has the new contract and doesn't care... Arteta is more defensive than Tony Pullis atm too

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

        https://www.chelseafc.com/en/news/2020/11/23/frank-lampard-press-conference-injury-news-rennes-chelsea

        Fresh Chelsea team news.

        T. Silva, Havertz, Pulisic, Giroud

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

          Selfishly all I care about is Azpi starting and James getting the Prem games...

      • Fpl Richie
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        Has their been an article/thread/hot topic on city defence round these parts?

        Probably comparing with eachother (and maybe WH defenders/Reece James) for a spot.

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

          *There! Sorry!

        2. King of Kings.
          • 3 Years
          3 years, 4 months ago

          This would be useful as I'm seriously considering a City defensive double up.

          Cancelo, Dias, KDB in time for GW11.

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

        1FT, 2.4ITB

        A. Son => KDB
        B. Kane => Vardy
        C. Bruno => KDB
        D. Save FT

      • Atimis
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        Doing Kane to Vardy (c) leaves me with one more FT

        Could go for:
        1) Reguilon to Cancelo
        2) Hamez to any mid up to 11.5 - Sterling? (Can't afford KDB)
        3) Both for a hit

        Martinez
        Robo/Kilman/Chilwell
        Bruno/Son/Hamez/Grealish
        Kane/DCL/Bamford

        Martin/Reguilon/Mitchell/Stephens

        1. FC Hakkebøf
          • 7 Years
          3 years, 4 months ago

          Definetely 1

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

          1

      • Shark Team
        • 6 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        Anyone else was planning to transfer Robbo out but now what...?
        If I keep him I will buy Jota instead of a premium mid like Son or Bruno and 4.5 Def. What do you think?

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

          Robbo a great differential right now with good fixtures to come. I'd keep

        2. No Professionals
          • 6 Years
          3 years, 4 months ago

          looked at his best yesterday, Albrighton playing probably helped that, had an atrocious game (not the only one).

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

          He's the best (maybe after Chilwel) in terms of attacking threat, but still not convinced about LFC's defense to be honest.

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

          Was looking at him as a cash cow for a City defender but other plans now. If I don't get Salah back I at least have him and Jota and they may feature in Salah points.

        5. Mr Wolf
          • 10 Years
          3 years, 4 months ago

          I think that’s a good plan and what I am trying to have by when Liv plays Fulham (Salah,Jota,Robbo triple up)

        6. I Member
          • 8 Years
          3 years, 4 months ago

          Robbo an easy keep imo.

      • rnrd
        • 9 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        OK so I'm doing it. 11th FPL season and I'm going 3-5-2 on my wildcard without any premium FW.

        Every combo I compare leans towards the cheaper FW line

        I don't see how a Masuaku-Bissouma-Kane can outscore a Chilwell-Jota-Bamford in the long run
        I don't see how a KWP - Bissouma - Vardy can outscore a Robertson-Grealish-Antonio
        and I don't see how a Targett-Romeu-Werner can outscore a Reece James-Foden-Watkins

        We used to have a game with a very limited pool of MID and FW in the 6 bracket. This year, there's so much possibility in the 6-7 M brackets in FW and MID that I have convinced myself this is the way to go.

        wish me luck..

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

          Agree on most of that. Rethink Foden, especially if you can use the money for a city defender

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

            I'm build my team with 4 set and forgets in the mid and a rotation 6.5 spot which will be Foden for the great MCI run and will the be Jota, Bowen, Van De Beek, Trossard, ASM, Soucek, Wilian etc depending on who hist form. That will be my roation differential spot. Won't be touching to the rest of the MID

      • Ronnies
        • 8 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        Best option;

        A) Captain Salah or Bruno gameweek 10

        B) Buy Vardy, Canclo for TAA, Jimenez for a -4 and Captain Vardy ?

        Cheers.

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

          b

        2. Mr Wolf
          • 10 Years
          3 years, 4 months ago

          B