Scout Notes

Werner, Son and Kane kept quiet as FPL’s two best defences impress again

Chelsea 0-0 Tottenham Hotspur

  • Bonus Points: Hugo Lloris (£5.5m) x3, Ben Chilwell (£6.1m) x2, Reece James (£5.1m) x1

If Premier League title crusades are built on the foundations of a rock-solid defence, then the dark horses of Chelsea and Tottenham Hotspur underscored their credentials in a goalless draw at Stamford Bridge on Sunday.

Owners of the attacking assets on show were forced to swallow rare blanks as the two backlines came out on top in a match that had little goalmouth action but plenty to dissect.

Frank Lampard summarised the game and the tentative approaches of the two managers perfectly:

It’s difficult to play against Tottenham when they defend in a low, central block. You have to try and go round them, and it’s not easy whilst making sure you don’t allow counter-attacking transition.

SITTING ON DEFENCE

Of the eight Gameweek 10 fixtures to be contested so far, this one had the fewest number of efforts on target (four) and the lowest expected goals (xG) total.

Edouard Mendy (£5.1m) was only extended once by a Serge Aurier (£5.2m) shot, while Hugo Lloris (£5.6m) collected maximum bonus points with the minimum of fuss, with just one of his three saves, from a long-distance Mason Mount (£6.8m) effort, causing him much concern.

Harry Kane (£10.9m) and Son Heung-min (£9.5m) failed to register a shot in the box between them, while Timo Werner‘s (£9.5m) only chance of note was flagged for offside.

But rather than bemoan the blanks of the attackers, let’s celebrate the achievements of the respective backlines.

They are, quite simply, the two best defences in the Premier League on current form: Chelsea with the most clean sheets (five), Spurs with the fewest goals conceded (nine).

The improvements on last season, when both defences were ropey to say the least, is marked.

For Chelsea, it’s been about savvy investment in defence, the acquisition of a competent goalkeeper and, latterly, the deployment of a system that gets the best out of N’Golo Kante (£4.9m).

As for Spurs, they too have benefitted from summer transfer activity in the form of Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg (£4.9m) and Sergio Reguilon (£5.6m).

But 80% of their five-strong backline (including Lloris) in the win over Manchester City last weekend were here in 2019/20 and it’s perhaps more that we’re starting to see the fruits of Mourinho’s labour after 12 months in charge, with the ‘Special One’ renowned for his second-season achievements.

While the two clubs’ upcoming schedules are far from straightforward, who’d back against another three to four clean sheets apiece in December?

RODON HIS LUCK

The one change to Spurs’ starting XI this week saw Joe Rodon (£5.0m) come in for the injured Toby Alderweireld (£5.4m) at centre-half.

A competent debut was almost marred by mistakes in either half and, as harsh as it sounds, there was little to suggest that the Belgian won’t make an immediate return alongside Eric Dier (£4.9m) when fit.

Mourinho said of Rodon’s full Premier League debut:

I’m very happy with Joe, very happy with the profile, and to be with my amazing coaching staff – Joao [Sacramento], Ledley [King], all these guys – coaching and teaching these guys, and working with Joe has been a pleasure.

I just feel sorry he can’t play in the Europa League because it would be a great level of experience for him, and I believe the biggest game he played before this one was Championship play-offs and a Wales national team match, so I’m very pleased that he could come here and for 90 minutes he made one mistake.

Dier made more mistakes than him, especially in ball possession, so I’m very happy with my team, very happy with my guys, very happy with this mentality – that we come to Stamford Bridge, we get a point, we are top of the league, and we are not happy.

REECE’S BPS

Ben Chilwell’s (£6.1m) superb run of FPL form continued, with the left-back picking up two bonus points to maintain his average of 8.0 points per match in a Chelsea shirt.

Reece James (£5.1m) also collected a bonus point, the fifth occasion that has happened in eight league starts for the young right-back.

No Fantasy defender has more bonus points than James (nine) this season.

KANE UNABLE

Given the nature of the fixtures of the last two Gameweeks, it’s perhaps no surprise that Spurs haven’t been the free-flowing attacking unit that we saw in September and October.

Kane and Son haven’t had a single shot in the box between them since before the November international break and the former was noticeably deep again at Stamford Bridge on Sunday.

The England striker’s underlying numbers had been dwindling slightly anyway (six shots in the six-yard box from Gameweeks 1-5, two thereafter), with perhaps the capitulation against West Ham marking a slight shift towards the conservative in Mourinho’s approach.

We weren’t expecting goal-fests from clashes with Manchester City and Chelsea and the acid test for the likes of Kane and Son will instead be in the next two Gameweeks, with Spurs up against two shot-shy sides that will no doubt prompt a different, front-foot approach from Mourinho and allow for a touch more expansive play.

Chelsea, similarly, will expect a far more open game against Leeds United next weekend, which should allow room for Werner and Hakim Ziyech (£8.3m), both of whom were stifled against Spurs.

Christian Pulisic (£8.2m) may be edging closer to a start in that match, having marked his return from injury with a 20-minute run-out against the Lilywhites on Sunday.


Chelsea XI (4-3-3): Mendy; James, Zouma, Silva, Chilwell; Kovavic, Kante, Mount; Ziyech (Havertz 83), Abraham (Giroud 79), Werner (Pulisic 74).

Tottenham Hotspur XI (4-2-3-1): Lloris; Aurier, Rodon, Dier, Reguilon; Sissoko, Hojbjerg; Son Heung-min (Moura 90), Ndombele (Lo Celso 65), Bergwijn (Davies 89); Kane;


Lessons Learned from FPL Gameweek 10

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  1. Kodap
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 3 months ago

    Just watched MOTD2 having not seen any of the games yesterday, got a few questions...

    1. Why on earth was Luiz allowed to continue playing after the incident with Jiminez? Irrelevant as to whether he passed any 'tests', concussion doesn't always happen straight away, i'm simply amazed that he was allowed to continue.

    2. Bruno's assist for Cavani's first goal, not annoyed in anyway just genuinely curious as to why that was awarded as an assist? Like how does the ruling work.. It was a shot going off target, that had a big deflection, and resulted in Cavani scoring, is that actually classed as an Assist?

    1. dogtanion
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      Luiz not being subbed immediately was ridiculous. Arteta seemed to be covering his tracks after the game and said he was assessed at the time but I have my doubts. The Arsenal medical team seemed happy just to get the bandage on his head.

      1. Kodap
        • 6 Years
        3 years, 3 months ago

        The pundits were saying that the Arsenal backroom team have experience working in some of the best Rugby backrooms etc, I'm utterly amazed that they let him carry on after that.. Blood literally seeping through his bandage!

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

      The big deflection was Cavani's header.

      1. Kodap
        • 6 Years
        3 years, 3 months ago

        I don't think it was? It came off a defenders boot, and his shot was going off Target.. So not entirely sure how its classed as an assist!

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

          How much did it change the direction of the ball?

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

      To your question 2. Bruno's shot could be interpreted as two things:

      1. Shot on Target: In this case it counts as a deflection/block, and Cavani scored the rebound. This counts as an assist for Bruno.

      2. Shot off target/cross: In this case what matters is if the deflection/touch by the defender altered where the ball would have ended up. The ball followed more or less the same trajectory, so the defender's touch is insignificant and Bruno gets the assist.

      1. Kodap
        • 6 Years
        3 years, 3 months ago

        Right okay, makes a bit more sense.. just seems like if it was a 'shot off target' that ended up as a goal as opposed to a 'cross'? Guess it does make sense..

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

          Just a can of worms if they try to analyze intent of the player and say stuff like "We believe it was a shot, not a cross, so its not an assist".

          I also think it was most likely a shot off target, but its impossible to know so they just use the logic of "where was the ball headed?" instead of trying to judge intent.

          1. Pep bites Kun
            • 7 Years
            3 years, 3 months ago

            Good posts

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

        If a deflected shot thats off target counts as an assist that's ridiculous lol! I own Bruno btw but if the player in no way intends to set up another player or he shoots and it's off target that is not an assist

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

          You cant know his intention. The ball would roughly have hit Cavani deflection or not so its an assist.

          1. Kodap
            • 6 Years
            3 years, 3 months ago

            You say you can't know his intention, but let's be honest.. it's fairly obvious when a player shoots (Bruno was shooting) as opposed to trying to setup a team mate.

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

              Im just saying they dont want to open that can of worms of determining intent.

              Another example is VVD who got an assist last year. He crossed the ball clearly and the GK hit the ball into the bar and it then dropped to another player who scored. VVD was awarded the assist because the ball was headed towards goal so they viewed it as a shot on target and therefore a blocked shot = assist. Even though anyone could see his intention was to cross.

  2. JamieC180
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 3 months ago

    This is the most stuck I've ever been for a transfer; need KFB, but happy with my team. Any ideas?

    McCarthy
    Chilwell Coufal Justin
    Salah Jota Grealish Bruno
    Wilson Kane DCL
    (Steer, Bidsoumma, Kilman, Mitchell)

    Any thoughts on who to drop?

    1. JamieC180
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      *KDB

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

      Kane + Bissouma > KdB + Fodder is the way if you really want him.

    3. Boomerang V
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      I have Salah Kdb Bruno and Grealish in a 343

      I really wanted Jota but there is no way I am dropping any of those so I think the only chance is getting Brewster and playing 352 imo

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

      If u r happy with your team then you dont need KDB...

      otherwise there r only 2 choices possibly. Either bruno out or salah out with only 1FT

    5. JamieC180
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      Missed some fairly vital info out here - 2m in bank. Thanks for suggestions though lol

    6. popey
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      Very similar set-up here. Rolling FT and then will do;

      bissouma/kane >> salah/brewster

      hate the idea of bringing in brewster to stick up my bench mind

  3. Gunners in Haaland
    • 4 Years
    3 years, 3 months ago

    How is this team looking for gw11?

    Martínez
    Chilwell Cancelo Cresswell
    Grealish Bruno Jota Son
    Vardy DCL Jesus (C)

    Steer Podence Lamptey Mitchell

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

      Solid

    2. FPL Theorist
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      I used to fear Lamptey as a non-owner, but now it looks like everyone will just bury him on their bench. 🙂

      1. Pep bites Kun
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 3 months ago

        Fixtures aren't the best, but he tends to return regardless. He's a great sub for the upcoming congested/rest period. Perhaps a little expensive to bring in for a bench option, but also difficult to jettison if you have him

  4. Riders of Yohan
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 3 months ago

    What are people doing with Cancelo?

    If you’re replacing then who with?

    Already have Dias and Chilwell FYI.

    Appreciate the advice!

    1. Parsnips
      • 3 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      Waiting to see if he plays in Champions league

    2. Black Knights
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      I also have Dias so i'm hoping for reduced mins in CL and then playing both v Fulham. Might move him on to James the week after though as i don't have a Chelsea defender at all yet.

    3. Pep bites Kun
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      Holding for now, monitoring CL mins and hoping he plays. If it doesn't work out I'll move for another City def (just have Cancelo). Chelsea double def is another option, but City's fixtures are better for me

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

    What to do with Cancelo?

    A) keep for Fulham then sell

    B) sell for Reece James, have Chillwell.

    C) sell for Diaz

    Tnks.

    1. Riders of Yohan
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      Very similar to above. Tempted to see if he plays 90 mins in champions league.

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

        I think he plays 90 in CL which worries me wether he starts Vs Fulham

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

      Keep for Fulham and reassess. If he plays then maybe you don't get rid and just ride with him for a bit.

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

      See what happens midweek.

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

      More pep roulette nonsense to deal with if I keep him.

    5. popey
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      keeping now, had a rest so could easily be back for Fulham.

      Have Coufal in reserve and at least doesnt seem to be a player to come on for cameo's

      Want to use next few transfers on Salah in for Fulham so happy to ride out for a few weeks

  6. Baines on Toast...
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    3 years, 3 months ago

    Hey everyone, should I log back on to gloat tonight after Vardy's first or second goal? Or wait for the hattrick?

    1. Karan14
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      See you after the brace!

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

      I think we should start gloating right now.

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

      *sigh*

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

      Werner —> jesus worth a free transfer?

      1. Puntillimon
        • 8 Years
        3 years, 3 months ago

        Oops. Sorry my bad. In response to your question, I think you should not gloat

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

      The bigger question is how long should I wait before writing "Vardy captain fail...."

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

        I'm going to write that immediately

    6. Nomar
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      I’ve capped him, so I’d hold off on the celebrations if I were you.

      Blank very likely the way my season is going.

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

        On the plus side. Great patriots win last night

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

        There's no way both our luck can change is there?

    7. TomSaints
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      Don’t jinx it!!!

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

      vardy will blank tonight mark my words.

  7. Karan14
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 3 months ago

    Bigger priority to sell?

    A) DCL
    B) Ziyech

    Bigger priority to buy?

    1) Bamford
    2) Jota

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

      Ziyech to Jota is what everyone's doing

    2. gryffsonofarthur
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      All good options in my opinion. Although Everton's fixtures do turn after Burnley.

      1. Karan14
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 3 months ago

        Ziyech is frustrating me a bit. Thankfully I got one of his hauls.

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

      Both A and B have strong fixtures. 1 a bigger priority than 2.

      1. Karan14
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 3 months ago

        Not selling any of them this week it's for next week.

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

          The answer can change then.

  8. gryffsonofarthur
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 3 months ago

    Two Free transfers:

    Kilman Jrod

    To

    Dallas Jota

    And bank the 0.9.

    Gtg?

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

      I wouldn’t rush Kidman out after a bench cause they played 4-4-2. Maybe just JRod to Jota unless your defence is in shambles.

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

        *Kilman 😉

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

        Wonder how they will line up without Jiminez for next game (or 2?)

  9. Parsnips
    • 3 Years
    3 years, 3 months ago

    Over the next 2 game weeks: Cancelo > Lewis/KWP/Lamptey
    Werner > Wilson
    Barkley > Salah

    Does that look good?

  10. dshv
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 3 months ago

    Cancelo to james or diaz??

    (Have chilwell))

    1. gryffsonofarthur
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      Punt on Alex Telles differential.

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

      James is a more exciting FPL and higher ceiling. Dias the safe option. Depends on the rest of your defs and if you are willing to take the risk. I guess you are since you brought in Cancelo

      1. FPL Theorist
        • 4 Years
        3 years, 3 months ago

        Looking forward to a Dias 15-pointer one of these days after so many managers have dismissed him as having no attacking threat. He scored two goals for Portugal during the last IB.

    3. Jack Burton
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      Think I'm going James

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

      Dias - set and forget

  11. Kroos Kontrol
    • 11 Years
    3 years, 3 months ago

    In the 6 games Edouard Mendy has played, Chelsea have kept 5 clean sheets (only 1 goal conceded, a short corner against Sheffield United). Mendy now has the most clean sheets this season of any goalkeeper, despite missing 4 games. That stat is wild, whichever team you prefer over them (Lloris Spurs, Ederson Man City), odds are their goalkeeper has played 9-10 games; but still has fewer clean sheets.

    Mendy is not making many saves as well. On average, Mendy faces 7 shots per game, of which 1-2 are on target. The xGC of all these shots averages to be 0.5. This is well below the league average (11.7 shots, 4.1 on target, 1.35 xGC). So, he's mostly repelling whatever he faces (1 goal conceded from a total xGC of 2.9), and his defence is making sure he rarely concedes shots. Now with a 6 game sample size.

    This is Liverpool 18-19 kind of form. Given the cheap cost (no-one is above 6.0m in this defence), how settled the back 4 is looking, and each player's individual attacking threat, do people plan to double up on them?

    1. Puntillimon
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      If cancelo benched, I’m getting rid for James

      1. Pompel
        • 10 Years
        3 years, 3 months ago

        Between James, Cancelo, Dias or Bellerin for me as Boly replacement

        1. Jack Burton
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 8 Years
          3 years, 3 months ago

          I have Bellerin wouldnt advise

      2. DAZZ
        • 9 Years
        3 years, 3 months ago

        I’ll do the same after i see the CL lineup. Might go Cancelo > James regardless. The roulette will be in full swing over chrismtas

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

      Chilwell + James for a combined 10.7M~ serving me well so far and will only continue that going further.

      BPS magnets, playing for the best defense in the league, high potential for offensive returns under a manager who wants his fullbacks to attack, it's everything a FPL manager could want.

  12. I Member
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 3 months ago

    Who would you rather have this week?

    A) Salah (WOL)
    B) James Rodriguez (bur) + 4 points

    It's either get Salah this week for a hit or for free next week.

    1. Puntillimon
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      Free next week of course

      1. I Member
        • 8 Years
        3 years, 3 months ago

        Yeah I guess it's just the James price drop that's making me consider the hit. Probably need to wait til after the midweek games anyway. Thanks.

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

        This

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

        +1

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

      I’m in same boat.

      J Rod v Burnley looks a good fixture on paper. Plus Everton need to bounce back and get a result.

      Wolves have a super top 6 record and even without Jiminez I fancy them to get at least a draw v a tired liverpool

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

      Unless you won’t be able to afford Mo next week, I would wait

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

    These 2 seems very close, who to go for?

    A) Wilson
    B) Bamford

    Could also put Watkins into the mix, but have already 3 avl, Grealish, Martinez and Steer

    1. I Member
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      I got Bamford last week so get Wilson.

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

      Probably Wilson due to being more clinical and on pens even though Bamford is getting the big chances and playing in the better team.

    3. In a Rush
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      You need to keep an eye on the Newcastle covid situation when thinking about Wilson.

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

    Thinking ahead to GW12 which is never a good thing

    A. Straight swap Son to Jota
    B. Son and DCL to Salah and bench fodder
    C. Son and Vardy to Salah and 7.4FWD

    Martinez
    Chilwell Cancelo Justin
    Grealish Son KDB Bruno
    Watkins DCL Vardy
    (Peacock Ayling Taylor Bissouma)

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

      A or B of those

      Although I would say Salah is likely to be seriously advisable!

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

        Thanks. I was initially on C but with Digne out and affecting the chances DCL gets, I'm leaning towards B at the moment but it is hard to ignore Jota.

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

    This looks like it could be a hold for GW11 barring any injuries/ covid. Agree?

    1FT 0.5itb
    Martinez
    Robbo, Chilwell, KWP
    Bruno, KDB, Ziyech, Grealish
    Vardy, DCL, Bamford
    (Forster) (Cresswell, Stephens, Branthwaite)

    Plan would be to bring Salah in for Bruno in GW12, funded probably by Ziyech > Jota for free with 2FT.
    Or do I need to do Ziyech > Jota for GW11? Doesn't feel a priority given it would be switching vs LEE to vs WOL this week.

    Cheers

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

      I don't think it's a priority unless you are getting priced out

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

        Thanks. No, I would have 0.3itb as it stands from those two moves so should be able to wait unless I get hit by a double two-way swing!

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

          Probably wise to keep an eye on the prices. I've seen a number of posts already considering that exact move

    2. Fulchester's New Centr…
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      Hold. Shame to lose Bruno, but you went Vardy so I hope it pans out for you.

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

        Yeh I don’t really want to lose Bruno at all but don’t see another way without ignoring Salah unless I just downgrade Vardy in GW12!

        1. Fulchester's New Centr…
          • 6 Years
          3 years, 3 months ago

          Maybe you should just take your 50 points tonight from him and run unless all the cool kids are over upside chasing now.

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

            😆 50pts.... if only!!!

            Downgrading him to, say, Wilson could enable a mid of:
            Salah, KDB, Bruno, Jota

            Tempting...

            1. Fulchester's New Centr…
              • 6 Years
              3 years, 3 months ago

              Looks good

    3. Karan14
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      We have a pretty similar front 7. Only difference is I have Wilson instead of Bamford but that means I'm more keen on doing Vardy & Ziyech to Bamford & Salah rather than losing Bruno.

      Sucks that you have to sell Bruno to get Salah but can't have them all and I don't see any other way you would be able to afford him.

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

        Yeh the alternative of course is to do Vardy, Ziyech > Wilson, Salah

        Would then still have the option of Grealish > Jota

        1. Karan14
          • 7 Years
          3 years, 3 months ago

          If you can afford those moves I would strongly consider them over selling Bruno.

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

            Would have 0.1itb as it stands. Frustrating as I’d rather not have to make them until GW12.

            I guess if for some reason I’m priced out that’s when Grealish > Jota for a -4 would have to fund it!

            1. Karan14
              • 7 Years
              3 years, 3 months ago

              Looks unlikely you will be priced out with current price movement but getting Jota also works well if you do.

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

                Thanks mate. GL!

  16. Vazza
    • 3 Years
    3 years, 3 months ago

    The games later will define my FPL season.

    1. In a Rush
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      I wouldn’t of thought so, double/blank Gameweeks and chip usage are more likely to have a bearing on your season.

    2. Fulchester's New Centr…
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      If Vardy gets 20 odd than it will make a big difference to lots of people both ways.

  17. I Member
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 3 months ago

    Need a cheap striker (6.0 max) to fund Salah. Would've liked to go for Antonio but just short. Che Adams is the clear option right?

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

      Yes.

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

      Under 6.0 then yes Adams or consider Brewster and change formation

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

      only other option is wellbeck

    4. Fulchester's New Centr…
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      No love for Welbz?

      1. I Member
        • 8 Years
        3 years, 3 months ago

        He's just going to get injured though right?

        1. Fulchester's New Centr…
          • 6 Years
          3 years, 3 months ago

          Maybe not today, maybe not tomorrow, but soon...

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

    Best pick to replace Pva up to 5.5?I have James,Targett,Coufal.

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

      Dallas

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

        Away to Chelsea?

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

          think long term

    2. Fulchester's New Centr…
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      Dallas - he's so hot right now.

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

        cheers.Maybe then save and get him next gw?

        1. Fulchester's New Centr…
          • 6 Years
          3 years, 3 months ago

          Seems like a plan.

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

      I went for Coufal

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

        As i wrote i have Coufal.

  19. Kodap
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 3 months ago

    Grealish & Werner > Bruno & Adams for -4?

    Or Keep Werner for this GW then do the move for free next week with 2FT?

    1. Fulchester's New Centr…
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      No way of knowing which Leeds will turn up but Bruno's on fire (and too be fair has been since he arrived in Jan)

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

      Keep unless West Ham becomes terrible.

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

      Not a fan of those moves and it's the Manchester Derby GW12

    4. FPL Theorist
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      For free next GW

  20. Babit1967
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 3 months ago

    How did everyone do with scores this week?

    41 with Vardy (C)
    Podence laughing at me from the bench tho

    1. Fulchester's New Centr…
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      Better than most so far, but no Vardy.

    2. Pukki Party
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      39 -4 with Vardy C, Watkins and Martinez to go

  21. Wheato182
    • 11 Years
    3 years, 3 months ago

    Zaha likely to be back this week? pondering whether to get rid but he would have west brom.....

    1. Fulchester's New Centr…
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      Might as well give him a go against the Baggies now.
      If he is even half fit surely straight back in.

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

      Most likely but fitness might be an issue so keep an eye on the pressers

    3. Wheato182
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      cheers guys

  22. Jimbo-Jones
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 3 months ago

    Think I'll roll FT this week... any thoughts?

    McCarthy
    Chilwell Justin Konsa Nkounkou
    Salah KDB Bruno Grealish
    DCL Werner

    Brewster Soucek Mitchell

    Obviously outside chance Nkounko starts, otherwise quite happy with Brewster/Soucek

    1. Fulchester's New Centr…
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      Good enough.
      Swap Brew and Sou?

  23. Henning
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 3 months ago

    7.4 m to spend on the fifth mid, its Zaha att the moment.
    Should i go for Jota?

    Martinez
    Justin Chilwell Lamptey
    Son KDB Fernandes Grealish ****
    Vardy Wilson

    Steer Bamford Vestergaard Coufal

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

      Jota

    2. Fulchester's New Centr…
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      What is your Mo back plan?

      1. Henning
        • 9 Years
        3 years, 3 months ago

        There is no .

        1. Fulchester's New Centr…
          • 6 Years
          3 years, 3 months ago

          Then deffo Jota

    3. DRIZ ✅
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      Jota or Salah

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

      No Jota, no party.

  24. Nespinha
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 3 months ago

    McCarthy
    Bellerin, Cancelo, Robbo
    Son, KDB, Bruno, Podence, Grealish
    Werner, DCL

    Subs: steer, kwp, mitchel, davis

    2FT + 0.4ITB

    Thinking Bellerin to James (or Dallas to save money) and roll

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

      Both James and Dallas are great options

    2. Fulchester's New Centr…
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      James as you have no other Chelsea def

    3. DRIZ ✅
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      Dallas

      1. Nespinha
        • 8 Years
        3 years, 3 months ago

        Why Dallas drizz?

        Could also go robbo and son for Dallas and Salah

        1. Fulchester's New Centr…
          • 6 Years
          3 years, 3 months ago

          Plays OOP quite often, Leeds much more solid with Kalvin back and Leeds fixtures about to get pretty tasty

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

      Would want some Chelsea defense (a lot are doubling up) so James for me

  25. Gareth nose
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 3 months ago

    Anyone know when the second overhaul for the sky game is?

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

    Time for Leicester to get their annual 9-0 scoreline tonight!

    1. Fulchester's New Centr…
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      Don't forget the 13–0 v Notts Olympic in 1894

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

      Praying for Fulham to work a miracle and keep a cleansheet.

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

        With all the hype for a Leicester battering, who knows! It would be typical

  27. MIDIMAN2010
    • 13 Years
    3 years, 3 months ago

    Salah - Zaha - Son - Grealish - Soucek
    Watkins - DCL - Vardy

    Zaha + Soucek for
    A)Fernandez + 4.5
    B) Riyad + Jota.
    C) KDB + 4.5 for Zaha + Watkins

    1. Fulchester's New Centr…
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      B would have been great a few days ago.
      A

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

    Pep quotes on Cancelo: (apologies if posted already)

    https://twitter.com/City_Xtra/status/1333398321852018689?s=20

    Ambiguous as usual but make of it as you will....

    Guardiola on Joao Cancelo: "He's made an incredible impact this season. His commitment, he's so focussed. He has to work and be concentrated for 90 minutes. He helped us a lot because Aleks, Benjamin and Nathan were injured."

    #MCFC | #ManCity | #PORMCI
    Man City Xtra
    @City_Xtra
    ·

    Guardiola: "He's got an incredible personality, his recovery is so good. In the final third his quality is so unique, he can be like a winger. Just like Mendy, he needs to focus in defence. We need it since he comes in and he's getting better."

    #MCFC | #ManCity | #PORMCI
    Man City Xtra
    @City_Xtra

    Guardiola on Benjamin Mendy: "So important for us that he's fit. Scoring goals is the last thing I want from him. I want him to defend well, be fit and be focussed. He played two 90 minutes and played quite well. "

    1. Fulchester's New Centr…
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      Overall looks not great for owners (inc. me) I'd say

    2. JONALDINHO
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      Pep needs a left footed LB to overlap and allow Sterling/Torres to come inside against the low blocks like Burnley. Seems like Cancelo is more solid so will be used in harder games?

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

        Agree as we know Pep loves width, especially on the left side, which Mendy and Zinc can provide.

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

        So another benching against Fulham. That settles that. Hello Reece James

    3. Pompel
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      Summed up in one word: Rotation

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

      Rotation central

    5. It’s gonna Ben Mee
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      It was a 50 50 decision between Cancelo and Dias. Went Cancelo. Another poor decision on my behalf.

  29. JONALDINHO
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 3 months ago

    Save FT? Thoughts on team?

    Martinez
    Chilwell • Masuaku • KWP
    KDB(C) • Bruno • Son • Ziyech • Grealish
    DCL • Bamford
    (4.0 / Dallas / Semedo / Brewster) 1.8ITB

    Next week looking at Semedo to 3.8 and either Son or Ziyech to Salah(C)

    1. Blue Star
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      Looks good. Would save

  30. Blue Star
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 3 months ago

    Sterling to De Bruyne (would usually wait until Friday, but have exact funds and Sterling about to drop tonight).

    Should I:

    A) Pull the trigger now
    B) Roll the dice and keep Sterling

    1. DA Minnion (Former great)
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      In same predicament and going to do it. Don't care if he scores a dozen on the weekend. He's gone for me.

    2. Confusedleedsfan
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      A Torres owner here. Went well this weekend, and might again, but I can't bank on it so it's a hefty risk to be taking when money feels super tight this year. Holding for now but dare so I will be back where I was with Foden a few weeks ago!