Scout Notes

Coady isolation forces four-man defence as McCarthy continues to prove FPL worth

Wolves 1-1 Southampton

  • Goals: Pedro Neto (£5.5m) | Theo Walcott (£5.8m)
  • Assists: Raúl Jiménez (£8.4m) | Che Adams (£5.9m)
  • Bonus points: Alex McCarthy x3 (£4.5m), Adams x2, Kyle Walker-Peters x1 (£4.6m)

SAVING THE SAINTS

Alex McCarthy (£4.5m) was the star of the Fantasy Premier League show on Monday night as he managed a seven-point score in a 1-1 draw at Wolves.

The Southampton goalkeeper made a total of eight saves and, despite conceding, came away with maximum bonus thanks to no player earning a share for a game-winning goal and a late Che Adams (£5.9m) foul.

Thanks to repeated denials of Daniel Podence (£5.4m) in particular, McCarthy has now earned an additional two points for saves in two of his last three Premier League outings and has averaged 4.4 points per game.

Among goalkeepers, only Lukasz Fabianski (£5.0m) has offered better value this season than him too, the West Ham man scoring 10.0 points per million spent to McCarthy’s 8.9.

Crucially, the form of Southampton’s goalkeeper could potentially come into the decision-making process for the Gameweek 10 captaincy.

Bruno Fernandes (£10.8m) travels to St Mary’s Stadium on Sunday afternoon fresh from back-to-back double-figure hauls, three of the four he has recorded this season coming on the road too.

However, Southampton are yet to concede a single goal at home since their Gameweek 2 thrashing by Spurs and, if McCarthy is in half the form he was on Monday night, Manchester United assets could easily be frustrated…

COAD BREAKERS

Wolves were forced to contend Monday night’s encounter without club captain Conor Coady (£4.9m) who, following a period of self-isolation missed his first league match in over three years, having played the previous 120 in a row.

“A big (blow to lose Coady). Unfortunately, with Coady and Saiss, players that have been with us since the Championship. Since (Conor) returned from the England squad, he has been self-isolating. He has tested negative, maybe he’s already immune but he cannot be with us.” – Nuno Espirito Santo

“Saïss is in self-isolation since returning from the national team. He tested positive. He is comfortable with the situation. He is at home by himself with his family in another room and he has to protect himself to stay fit and healthy.” – Nuno Espirito Santo

Coady’s absence, as well as a positive coronavirus (COVID-19) test for Romain Saïss (£5.2m), triggered Wolves’ first outing with a back-four since May 2017, when Paul Lambert was the manager for a 1-0 win over Preston North End.

In this rather unfamiliar set-up, Nuno Espirito Santo deployed Rayan Aït-Nouri (£5.0m) and Nélson Semedo (£5.6m) as traditional full-backs with the left-footed Max Kilman (£4.3m) as the right-sided centre-back to Willy Boly (£5.5m), although the two switched over at half-time.

It was clear that Wolves took some time to grow into a 4-3-3 formation, with Southampton causing plenty of problems with their narrow formation.

However, once they added Pedro Neto (£5.5m) to midfield in the place of Rúben Neves (£5.3m) and went for a 4-2-3-1, Wolves were the better team in the closing stages and the most likely to win the game.

“Conor was not available. Saiss also. We decided to go with three midfielders and it was good. I think we should grow, we should find solutions. We have an identity that is more not about the system, it is about the idea that we fight and try to play good football and we try to be solid. I think we managed that. Let’s see (if we use four at the back again).” – Nuno Espirito Santo

INGS ARE LOOKING UP

Despite fears that Danny Ings‘ (£8.3m) injury would limit Southampton’s offensive capabilities, Ralph Hasenhüttl has found a very effective solution in the strike-pairing of Adams and Theo Walcott (£5.8m).

The two players have only enjoyed two Premier League outings as a front-two but have already combined in each of those.

Walcott was the more dangerous of the two at Molineux, using his pace to get around the back on more than one occasion.

In the first half, he whipped an effort back across goal which was well-stopped by Rui Patrício (£5.5m), before punishing Semedo’s momentary lack of concentration in the second, sneaking in at the back post to tap Adams’ cross into an empty net.

Later, Walcott played an incredible chipped through-ball to Adams, straight out of the Harry Kane (£11.0m) playbook, but the former Birmingham man pulled his effort just wide.

Once the Gameweek 10 meeting with Manchester United is out of the way, Southampton face Brighton (away), Sheffield United (home), Arsenal (away) and Fulham (away) between Gameweeks 11 and 15, perhaps the best time to consider investing in Adams or Walcott, depending on Ings’ fitness, of course.

Of the two, Adams seems the most likely to hold his place, but the out-of-position factor for Walcott certainly hands him the most explosive potential before Ings returns to the side.

Wolverhampton Wanderers XI (4-3-3): Patrício; Aït-Nouri, Boly, Kilman, Semedo; Moutinho, Neves (Neto 70′), Dendoncker; Podence (Vitinha 85′), Jiménez, A Traoré.

Southampton XI (4-4-2): A McCarthy; Bertrand, Vestergaard, Bednarek, Walker-Peters; Djenepo (S Long 79′), Romeu, Ward-Prowse, Armstrong (Diallo 90′); Adams, Walcott.

Lessons Learned from FPL Gameweek 9

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  1. Wild Rover
    • 13 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Carlo Sponk 😆

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

    Seriously considering chasing the fixtures, thoughts on this, or pure nonsense...?

    Robertson - Foden - Son - Kane ➡️ Dias - Jota - KDB - Vardy

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

      Is that a -12?

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

        I'd do Foden and Kane to Jota and Vardy. Other 2 not necessary especially with hits

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

          Yeah it would be!! Thanks Zimo I like the suggestion. Cheers for that!

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

      Hold.

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

      Pure nonsense imo.

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

      Just do Foden and Kane > Jota and Vardy mate.

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

    Which one scores more in the next 4/5gws?

    A) Jota

    Or

    B) Dias/Cancelo

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

      A if he starts.

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

      A

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

    Not sure Salah is worth ripping your team up for to get him straight back.

    Especially with so many other great options in the big hitter slots

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

      Yep, im holding off until GW12

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

    Jota rising tonight? Currently on 95.3 so shouldn't but they are completely fixed.

    1. Wild Rover
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      If it’s fixed how could we know? I doubt it, it usually needs a lot more transfers for a second rise

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

        Exactly so let's see then....

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

        96.1 now, he's going up in price for sure

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

      Dunno, but he might fall in price if he picks up a knock in the Champion's League tomorrow.

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

    Vardy has been rubbish at home!

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

      Ok

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

        Captain poll

    2. Right In The Stanchion
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      He’s guaranteed to flop v Fulham. I have him.

      So many selling Kane to get him in are jinxing him.

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

        I have him but compare his home record to Bruno's away record.....

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

      More than happy to captain him and see what happens

  7. Right In The Stanchion
    • 4 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Juventus can’t beat a team from the Hungarian Pub league.

    Ruins millions of accumulators in one go. Pathetic

    1. Steve The Spud
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Mugs game

      1. Right In The Stanchion
        • 4 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        🙁

    2. The Count of Monte Cristo
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      But Morata scored and they won?

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

      They won..

      1. Right In The Stanchion
        • 4 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        Just seen

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

    If I want some Leicester or City element in my team but can’t afford Vardy or KDB (Kane, Son & Salah owner) is Tielemans at 6.4m a good shout to replace Zaha for at least next 3 fixtures?

    1. Bourbon, Pot Still or Islay…
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Im having ssme thoughts, below
      Maddison?

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

        Watched them closely lately. Tielemans definitely playing further forward with Mandy in behind. Has been scoring lately fir club and country and cheaper than Madds.

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

      Zaha definitively ruled out?

  9. Bourbon, Pot Still or Islay…
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    So... Zaha.....? Out for who? 7.6 to replace.

    Shortlist

    F) Foden
    W) Walcott
    M) Maddison

    Any thoughts? Alternatives?

    Salah Son Jota Grealish xxxx
    Kane DCL Maupay

    Will ditch maupay for antonio when hes back, or someone else next week injuries permitting (plan was to ditch now...but oh well...)

    1. FFSbet.com
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Zaha + Maupay > Rash + Brewster ?

      1. Bourbon, Pot Still or Islay…
        • 9 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        Cant see brewster scoring this side of easter...

        1. FFSbet.com
          • 8 Years
          3 years, 4 months ago

          All out attack every GW?

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

      Haha Walcott!!!!

      1. Bourbon, Pot Still or Islay…
        • 9 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        Tell me any better 7.5 or below options other than him at the moment?

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

          Fornals Bowen JWP Klich Tielemans Barnes Soucek, I could go on....

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

          That would be a long list.

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

      Zaha definitively ruled out?

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

        No

      2. Bourbon, Pot Still or Islay…
        • 9 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        Didnt he have a positive test and they said he felt okay... suggests symptons... so out for sure, surely?
        Then fixtures turn soon

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

          RH hoped he would play NewC

  10. FFSbet.com
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    How is this looking if no injuries/covid 0ITB, G2G?

    Son ➡️ Sterling(C)

    Martinez
    Chilwell - Bellerin - Ayling
    Mane - Sterling(C) - Rashford - Grealish - Bowen
    Kane - DCL

    Brewster - Lamptey - Mitchell

    1. Bourbon, Pot Still or Islay…
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      That bench...

      1. have you seen cyan
        • 4 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        What’s wrong with it?

        1. Bourbon, Pot Still or Islay…
          • 9 Years
          3 years, 4 months ago

          Mitchell non playing isnt he?
          Brewster ... 4.5 for a reason and not starting

          Feel a playing bench is a necessity at moment

          Lamptey fine...but this week you have a non playing bench... 1 injury....

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

            Brewster should start.

  11. Right In The Stanchion
    • 4 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Moratttaaaaaaaa

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

    Lovely counter attack.

    Dan James G
    Greenwood A

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

      Ripping the part timers apart!

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

    1FT. 1.9 ITB. Happy to do -4.

    Saiss & Zaha to who?

    McCarthy - Forster
    Chilwell - Saiss - Justin - Lamptey - Mitchell
    Fernandes - Son - Grealish - Zaha - Stephens
    Kane - Werner - DCL

    Thanks for all suggestions

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

      Jota and whoever maybe Kilman and bank the cash assuming a 3-4-3

    2. Jonesy5
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      I’ve got the same front three, I’m considering Werner to Vardy....

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

      Coufal and Jota and bank the cash

  14. Stranger Mings
    • 3 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Assume it’s madness to think about ditching Kane even for Vardy (c)?!

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

      Look at Vardys home record, Kane arguably in form of his life

      1. Stranger Mings
        • 3 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        Cheers just looked at Vardys home form I’m keeping Kane as his fixtures improve

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

      Tough choice. Nice to have both.

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

      It's hard selling kane right now

    4. Jonesy5
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Agree that Kane to Vardy could backfire. Would you do Werner to Vardy on a ft?

      1. Stranger Mings
        • 3 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        No as Werner playing well

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

    Goodnight all. This is probably toughest decision I have had to make all season any advice or help would be appreciated.

    McCarthy
    Chilwell cresswell targett
    Grealish ziyech son bruno
    Dcl kane vardy

    Kilman mitchell riedweld

    A. Grealish/ziyech to jota
    B. Save
    C. Kane grealish to watkins Salah (-4)

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

      Save

    2. Corgz Dark side of the Loon
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      B

    3. Bank$y
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      B or C

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

      B.

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

      Wouldn’t be getting rid of Grealish
      B

    6. tyron
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Thanks guys

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

    Which combo scores more this week

    A) cancelo and son
    B) Coufal and KDB

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

      B

    2. 2999 - Lady of Legend
      • 3 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      B.

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

    Be interested to see any wildcard teams about in comments

    Not sure on mine.. I’m a bit of a mess this year seem to have the right players at the wrong time

    1. chilli con kone
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      I'm currently on this:

      Mendy / 4.0

      Cancelo / James / Dallas / Kilman / Targett

      KDB / Bruno / Salah / Son / Grealish

      Brewster / Bamford / Watkins (or Antonio)

      Dropped DCL currently to allow for that midfield

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

        Midfield is insane.

        Dcl hard one to lose tho would rather maybe rashford and dcl instead of Bruno and Watkins but hard call. Maybe son > Werner too?

        All a guessing game atm, my season has been awful so far. Currently have Jota in too for salah to allow for vardy..: idk how keen I am on that either.

      2. diesel001
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        Leno
        Dias - Maguire - Konsa - Matip
        KDB - Salah - Bruno - Son - Grealish
        Bamford

        4.0 - Brewster - Kilman - Davis

  18. The Royal Robin
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    KDB or Bruno for (C) in GW10?

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

      KDB or Vardy. Southampton away isn't a game against part timers.

      1. The Royal Robin
        • 8 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        Bruno got 2 against Everton the other week didn't he? I thought they were full timers?

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

          RBL should switch to some sport where skills are not required.
          Just running and pressing and positioning and discipline. But not skills, they don't own them.

    2. chilli con kone
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Kevin

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

    Is Rodriguez to KDB worth a - 4 or wait until GW11? I was hoping KDB would've got some mins in the UCL game to convince me of the transfer.

  20. n-doggg
    • 11 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    I expect a number will face the same dilemma this week.

    My plan for some time has been Son to Kdb and I have the exact cash to do so. But spurs form has made be pause. Who would you ditch for kdb

    A. Son
    B. Bruno
    C, mane
    D. Don’t get Kdb

    Ryan
    Cancelo, kwp, dier, Taylor, Ferguson
    Mane, son, Bruno, grealish, Bissouma
    Werner, dcl, Adams

    1FT, 2.4 itb, still got WC

    1. have you seen cyan
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Don’t get

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

      Get him next week for Bruno

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

      Son to KDB GW11

    4. chilli con kone
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      I'd still go A

      You can get Son back for Bruno or find funds for Kane for Werner at a later date

  21. Cookie Kid
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    A) Robertson and Son/Bruno > KDB and 5.1 (-4)
    B) Save

    Would be no Man City cover

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

      B easily

    2. Bank$y
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Why on earth would you sell Robbo?

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

      B

      1. Cookie Kid
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        A rare unanimous decision, thank you all, appreciated

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

    Hi....what move would you look to make here please? 3.1mitb ...so many options....

    Martinez
    Chilwell cancelo james (mitchell lamptey)
    Bruno son grealish ziyech (burke)
    Kane dcl watkins

    A....Son to kdb

    B...Kane to vardy

    C....both of these for a hit

    Thanks

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

      D none

    2. Bank$y
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Upgrade Burke

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

      Burke to Jota and play over Watkins.

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

        Hasnt even though about upgrading burke

        That would create major bench issues tho....

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

        I made that move, happy to have Watkins first sub in case Jota or Foden are no shows!

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

    That penalty for Man Utd. Wow
    What's next?

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

    I know he hasn’t started in ages but I’m really tempted by Foden for City cover.

    Thoughts?

    1. Bank$y
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Don't buy Fodder

      typo? naw.

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

      Think he has to get game time. City haven’t been firing. He has shown he has form. Belva and Mahrez have been meh.

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

      I have him and he's not a priority to transfer out. Can definitely see him starting against Burnley if not Fulham too. That said, next week is make or break for him. If he can't even start against Burnley with his good form, then I'm getting rid ASAP as Pep clearly doesn't rate him at all.

  25. JurgenRodgers
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Preferred transfer?

    (A) Son - Kdb
    (B) Mitchell - Dias/Cancelo

    (Own Sterling)

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

      b

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

    So Salah has trained with the whole team. Rip taking him out was a bad decision.

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

      Depends who you put in.

  27. FPL Blow-In
    • 11 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Bruno said after the game that he gave the penalty to Rashford because he is top scorer in Champions league and he told him after the last game that he could take the next one.

    Implies Bruno will still take in the league.

  28. BoleynWin
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Bruno confirming that he had an agreement that Rashford would take the next penalty.

    The scenes on here if that next penalty fell on a Prem game rather than tonight’s UCL.

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

      i wouldn't care as i have both 🙂

  29. Alexis Nonsense
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Need to bench one of these this week:

    A) Ziyech

    B) Bamford

    C) Grealish

    Thanks

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

      b

  30. have you seen cyan
    • 4 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Salah cap this week?

    1. Alexis Nonsense
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      I fear the 1 pointer off the bench tbh