Scout Notes

Frustrating Watkins shows promise as Grealish hauls despite Barkley absence

West Ham 2-1 Aston Villa

  • Goals: Angelo Ogbonna (£4.9m), Jarrod Bowen (£6.3m) | Jack Grealish (£7.7m)
  • Assists: Bowen, Saïd Benrahma (£6.0m) | Matty Cash (£5.0m)
  • Bonus points: Bowen x3, Grealish x3, Ogbonna x1

U WAT?

Owners of Ollie Watkins (£6.1m) were treated to a torturous Monday evening as the Aston Villa striker registered a zero-point score in Gameweek 10.

It was not for the lack of trying though, quite the opposite, as Dean Smith’s men were arguably the better side in their 2-1 defeat at West Ham. 

Watkins missed a second-half penalty, watched Trézéguet (£5.3m) spurn his square ball from close-range and had a goal ruled out for offside in stoppage time, which would have provided Matt Targett (£4.5m) with an assist.

The last of those incidents left the sourest taste in the mouth considering how close he was to being onside, as well as the fact that Angelo Ogbonna‘s (£4.9m) robust contact with the forward was a key factor in the position of his arm.

Following two blanks in a row, Watkins’ 9.8% ownership might be getting itchy fingers right now, with several factors at play.

The former Brentford forward has now missed three of his last five penalties, which could be enough to see Jack Grealish (£7.7m) step in and take the next one.

That said, a Gameweek 11 home fixture against Newcastle did initially feel like the wrong time to sell a player who was still unfortunate to blank on Monday night and will surely be fired up to put things to right as soon as possible. The Magpies have conceded in three of their last four away matches too.

But, in this exceptional season, the plot thickens further with news coming out of Newcastle’s training camp over the last 24 hours.

Steve Bruce’s club has been hit with a fresh wave of positive coronavirus (COVID-19) tests, four unnamed players and one member of staff contracting the disease in the latest round of testing.

That has seen the game postponed from its Friday-night slot. It might remain in Gameweek 11 but right now, things are very up in the air for Villa assets.

READ MORE ABOUT NEWCASTLE AND VILLA’S POSTPONEMENT

THE GREAL DEAL

There was more positive news for owners of Grealish who registered his third double-digit haul of the campaign thanks to his first-half goal and securing of maximum bonus points.

The big score was especially welcome considering the feared impact of Ross Barkley‘s (£5.9m) absence from the team after he sustained a hamstring injury in Gameweek 9.

Against Brighton, Villa were noticeably jarred by losing Barkley so soon into the match, his replacement Bertrand Traoré (£5.9m) lacking the same level of understanding with Grealish, whose output suffered accordingly.

It seems as if Traoré was turned to in the wake of Barkley’s injury as he was the closest way of replicating the shape and patterns Smith had prepared for that Brighton game.

However, as already mentioned, Villa were the better side at the London Stadium on Monday night as Smith had the time to prepare a different approach in midfield during the week. He selected the set-piece specialist Conor Hourihane (£6.0m) to play a deeper role and asking John McGinn (£5.5m) to fill in at number 10.

The former Plymouth Argyle and Barnsley midfielder cannot match Barkley for cut and thrust on the counter but his set-play delivery, the threat from direct free-kicks and an eye for a killer pass were important, while McGinn replicated some of the energy and dynamism we have seen in the number 10 role recently.

“Hourihane knows the league, he was with us last season, he knows what’s required of him. He’s an outstanding technician, very good with set play delivery but he’s got a great understanding of the players he’s playing with.” – Dean Smith

Knowing that Villa are not a lost cause without Barkley after all is encouraging news for those considering Grealish. That said, the all-action midfielder could potentially benefit from Villa’s postponement and miss fewer games accordingly.

HEY MICKY

Fantasy managers may have to wait a little while before Michail Antonio (£6.2m) is ready for serious consideration again.

The West Ham forward made his return to the team on Monday night starting as the lone centre-forward in David Moyes’ 3-4-2-1 formation, displacing last week’s match-winner Sebastien Haller (£6.1m).

“It is a big boost for us (to have Antonio starting again). It was a tough decision for us because Haller got a goal at the weekend but (Antonio) just gives us something different.” – David Moyes, speaking pre-match

However, a rusty Antonio offered very little in the opening 45 minutes, isolated from West Ham’s midfielders and struggling to keep pace with those around him. The Hammers resorted to lumping long balls forward, hoping Antonio could run onto them and hold play up. Unable to fulfil that role with much success, it made for a very flat opening period, despite Ogbonna’s early set-piece goal.

Therefore, Moyes chose to replace him at half-time, as well as Arthur Masuaku (£4.5m), Haller and Saïd Benrahma (£6.0m) adding more to West Ham’s cause after the break.

“We made a big call tonight but I think to play Michail Antonio was the right call. He’s just not quite fit 100 per cent. If Seb can keep his form up then it will be useful for us.” – David Moyes, speaking post-match

It only took a few moments for Benrahma to have an impact, as he played in a low cross for Jarrod Bowen (£6.3m) to head beyond Emiliano Martínez (£4.8m).

The signs remain very promising for the Algerian international considering that in just three substitute appearances since joining West Ham, he already has three assists.

With Villa pushing West Ham so much even in the second half, Benrahma operated as a left wing-back but what he has produced going forward is sure to trouble Pablo Fornals (£6.5m) for his starting spot on the left-hand side of attacking midfield soon.

“(Benrahma and Haller) came in and done quite well, I don’t agree the full game we played well, but I think that look we are introducing Saïd gently, there were signs there you could see why we are doing that.” – David Moyes

Meanwhile, Bowen registered a double-digit haul from his goal and assist, his first attacking returns since Gameweek 4. His services for the coming weeks are still worth considering though.

80% of the former Hull man’s goal involvements have come at home this season while Manchester United, Crystal Palace and Brighton are the next three to visit the London Stadium this season, combining for just one clean sheet on the road between them thus far.

West Ham United XI (3-4-2-1): Fabianski; Cresswell, Ogbonna, Balbuena; Masuaku (Benrahma 46′), Souček, Rice, Coufal; Fornals, Bowen (Noble 79′); Antonio (Haller 46′).

Aston Villa XI (4-3-3): Martínez; Targett, Mings, Konsa, Cash (El Mohamady 88′); Hourihane (B Traoré 74′), D Luiz, McGinn; Grealish, Watkins, Trézéguet (El Ghazi 73′).

Lessons Learned from FPL Gameweek 10

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

    1. Grealish -> KDB (c). -4 and another-4 at least next week for Salah.
    2. WC to get a little jump and deal with a few underlying issues in my team.
    Think I am going to WC but have some big decisions on players.
    Salah, Bruno, KDB, core and then upgrade defenders + strikers

    Thoughts?
    McCarthy.
    Cancelo*, Chilwell, Justin*.
    Bruno, Grealish*, Jota, Son.
    DCL, Kane, Wilson*.
    Button, Ayling, Mitchell*, Bissouma.
    0ft, 4.4m ITB. WC in hand.

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

      if 2 weeks of -4 hits can fix your team then its not worth WCing imo.

      as long as Justin plays you will have a starting 11 if grealish -> KDB is done.

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

        Yeah- but it would be awkward.
        Grealish -> KDB but then I would want him back soon after probably.
        Cancelo/Justin may all have lost their positions in the weeks ahead so will need a defensive change or too as well as going for Salah.

        Something like this would put me ahead of most managers for a while at least I think.

        Forster, McCarthy,
        Dias, Dallas, Chilwell, Webster, Mitchell.
        Raphina, Jota, Salah, KDB (c), Bruno.
        Jesus, Bamford, Adams.
        0.0m ITB.

  2. pakornk
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 3 months ago

    Will Zaha be back this week?

  3. KUN_DE_BRU_YNE
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 3 months ago

    Choose 1 value attacker going forward :
    A) Antonio
    B) Bamford
    C) Watkins
    D) Adams

    1. Dthinger
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      Watkins still seems like a good choice to me

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

      Antonio if he gets fit is the best of them. Watkins needs a dozen shots.

    3. Phil's Stamps
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      Bamford. Nailed, focal point of a very attacking team that goes for it against everyone, injury-free (famous last words of course).

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

      Antonio seemed not ready. I've got Watkins (out this coming GW) but would go for Bamford for long-term prospects.

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

    Martinez* (Martin)
    Robertson Chilwell Zouma KWP (Mitchell)
    Salah Bruno Ziyech Jota (Grealish*)
    Vardy DLC (Brewster)

    0.0ITB, 1FT

    A) Martinez => McCarthy
    B) Vardy + Ziyech => KDB(c) + Adams
    C) Both
    D) Hold

    Thanks

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

      wouldn't take Vardy out for sure. A or D

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

    Really hope Pope is ruled out this weekend

    Forster > Peacok-Farrell could be worth it?

    1. Andy_Social
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      Are people catching onto Kelleher? Could be a short-term Martinez replacement while Martinez blanks.

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

        he is 4.5 though

        1. Andy_Social
          • 11 Years
          3 years, 3 months ago

          Yeh, so could switch Martinez for him.

      2. Dthinger
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 3 months ago

        Is Allison out?

        1. Andy_Social
          • 11 Years
          3 years, 3 months ago

          He was last night and K deputised better than Adrian does. Looks like he's out for the next PL game at least. Nothing confirmed yet.

  6. Bielsa Murderball
    • 3 Years
    3 years, 3 months ago

    when are the dgw fixtures?

    1. ppv
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      Villa v Newcastle could be when FA Cup 4th round is if Villa lose to Liverpool and Newcastle lose to Arsenal 3rd round

      1. Andy_Social
        • 11 Years
        3 years, 3 months ago

        I was thinking that. Highly plausible scenario, imo.

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

        Liverpool will play a B team, Villa will play their first team ; Villa will be in the 4th round.

        1. Andy_Social
          • 11 Years
          3 years, 3 months ago

          The point is the PL may wait until the FA Cup R3 fixtures are played before rescheduling the postponed game.

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

    when will the fixture for aston vs newcastle be announced ? could it be postponed to Monday instead ?

    1. Andy_Social
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      No news on that yet, but I'd have thought a two-week quarantine would rule that out - and GW12 Toon v WBA too.

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

        Well done mate, you were correct when you said we would need an adaptable bench to prepare for COVID - in our discussions in preseason. First match has been delayed and there may well be more around December.

        1. Andy_Social
          • 11 Years
          3 years, 3 months ago

          You remember! I'm honoured. Yes, I even have two playing keepers. Mind you, my 'wisdom' currently places me at the 2.4M mark OR, so I wouldn't listen to too much I say 😉

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

            The only OR that matters it the one at GW38 🙂

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

              *is

  8. Flynny
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 3 months ago

    Any views on this plan please?

    Gw11 - cancelo and burke to dallas and jota - 4......gives me 10 outfield starters....exact cash so needs to be done tonight.

    Gw12 - vardy and ziyech to salah and brewster - 4 ...352

    (Martinez)
    Chilwell james cancelo lamptey (Mitchell)
    Kdb Bruno ziyech (burke grealish)
    Vardy dcl (watkins)

    Thanks

  9. Wakanda
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 3 months ago

    Having 3 aston villa guys, gk, mings and grealish
    -4 to get rid of both mings and gk sounds logical right

    1. Andy_Social
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      A few options. You could avoid a hit by getting a temp 4.5 keeper. For a hit you could lose Grealish for Jota and get Grealish back next week. Best see out Wed/Thu Euro games first whatever.

  10. RIDZ
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 3 months ago

    Anyone bring in Liverpool defender?

    Nathaniel Phillips looks good for 4.0 rather than Neco

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

      If I was it would be Phillips out of the two.

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

      Philips least likely to start.

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

        yes he didn't play last night

  11. mazkills
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 3 months ago

    Would love to know if you would roll over a transfer here 😉

    McCarthy
    Lamptey - Zouma - Cresswell
    Bruno - Mo - Klich - Mendy
    Kane - DCL - Wilson

    Grealish* - Targett* - Mitchell*
    3.5 ITB
    1FT

    Not really sure if I want to upgrade Mendy because I won't want to sit a solid 5th mid when Grealish back.

    I love Neto value, but tough fixtures ahead

    Klich > Neto Klich > Mahrez?
    Mitchell > starting back?

    Thanks!

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

    For those with one starting GK in Martinez, selling or keeping?

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

      Keeping. Giving up 2 pts i reckon

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

      Keeping & field 10 outfield players this week.

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

      Probably keeping but there was an interesting point made on the FPL Wire about a -4 effectively becoming a -2 for a playing keeper vs non-playing keeper. Of bigger concern is Villa's declining defensive performances so Meslier tempts as the fixtures turn generous for Leeds.

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

        If I believe Meslier outperforms Martinez over the foreseeable future despite the -4, then I will make the move. Villa's defensive solidity had dried up...

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

          Or another keeper like Johnstone or Leno, now that I think about it.

    4. Amartey Partey
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      Do you have a free transfer still? Buy a second keeper for 4.5m if you’ve got the money in the bank.

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

        Yeah, sinking money in for 1 GW

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

      keeping as accepting a zero from my GK this GW seems much better than taking a hit

    6. FFSbet.com
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      Keeping,not worth 2FTs with 2 DGWs coming

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

      If I had a FT, I’d swap for a new Gk. Not sure for a hit though.

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

      Cheers all, interesting thoughts either way.

  13. Amartey Partey
    • 4 Years
    3 years, 3 months ago

    So who all is bringing in De Bruyne this week for Salah and then doing the reverse next week?

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

      Many but dont like it.

      Will have both and switch (C)

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

    Anything worth a hit here?
    Terrible move bringing in Cancelo last week for a hit!!

    Chilwell Lamptey Cancelo
    Son Bruno Ziyech Jota
    Vardy(c) DCL Adams

    No keeper and only playing bench is Coufal (who will come in for Cancelo when he doesn’t play)

    2.4 ITB (0.1 short fo Son > KDB)

    A) Stick and hope for the best
    B) -4 for a playing keeper
    C) -4 to Get Mahrez (probably for Ziyech)
    D) -4 to Change out Cancelo

    Any other suggestions? Feedback very much appreciated.

  15. NOMONEY
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 3 months ago

    a lot of talk about the dreaded "pep roulette"

    but he has actually been quite consistent with his selections at the back

    Ederson, Walker, Dias - played every league game this season

    Laporte - caught covid at start of season so he missed gw2&3 (gw1 was a blank for city), played in gw4 and was then injured for gw5&6 and returned in the following gw7-9, the only game he missed when fit was gw10 which stones made a surprise appearance

    Mendy/Cancelo - this is the interesting one, mendy played in every league game when he was fit (gw2-4 and gw10), cancelo merely played as cover whilst mendy was injured in gw5-9

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

      Mahrez and Sterling with 7 starts from the 9 possible, it has been relatively stable in the offensive department too.

  16. Kloppen Schloppen
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 3 months ago

    Thoughts on this -8:

    Souchek to Bruno
    Raz to Mo
    Vardy to Bamford

    leaves me with the following team:
    Emi
    Chil / Bell / Cahill / Balbs / Kilman
    Mo / KDB / Bruno / Ziyech / Jack
    DCL / Bamford

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

      I wouldn’t take Vardy out before SHU away.

      4 returns in last 5 away games. 3 of those were double figures.

      I’d just do Sterling to Bruno for free.

  17. gellinmagellan
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 3 months ago

    McCarthy Martin
    Robertson Bellerin Justin James Mitchell
    Bruno KDB Ziyech Jota Soucek
    Kane DCL Adams

    1 FT 0..8 ITB. 107k OR. I also have my wildcard in place.
    Any suggestions on what to do?

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

      You can get free points by moving the GK.
      8 starters in attack is nice although missing a few familiar faces.

  18. FCSB
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 3 months ago

    1. JamesR >> Mahrez
    2. (-4) hit to get KDB in

    Thanks

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

      1 could work out well
      2 would depend who you’re taking out

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

        2. would either be Robertson >> Vestergaard / KWP (or 4.9 def)

        Or

        Vardy >> Adams / Bamford

        ??

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

      Depends on the -4

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

        It would either be Robertson >> Vestergaard / KWP (or 4.9 def)

        Or

        Vardy >> Adams / Bamford

        ??

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

    Even if Raheem hauls v Fulham I'll be happy that he's finally out of my team! Even when he does play he has been so frustrating and underwhelming to watch this season!

    1. waldo666
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      That's the spirit, kick him to the curb and don't look back 😉

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

        exactly 🙂

    2. NOMONEY
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      been the same case last season

      1. waldo666
        • 13 Years
        3 years, 3 months ago

        True, we all thought we were genius' after GW1 (19 pointer iirc), got precious little from that point on!

    3. KUN_DE_BRU_YNE
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      I made money itb for rashford to sterling (C) from past few GWs,now all plan is in bay i will keep rashford now for one more week.

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

      I should never have left KDB! I'll welcome him back with open arms this week.

    5. FFSbet.com
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      Miss the deadline for Mane > Sterling(C) end up with Mane(C) but long term maybe it will be lucky miss.

  20. Ojpsan1
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 3 months ago

    For -4, is either worth it?

    A) Mane to Salah
    B) Mane to Raz

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

      A only if you cant wait next GW

  21. FFSbet.com
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 3 months ago

    1FT 0.1 ITB plan was Mitchell > 3.8 & Mane > Salah(C) next GW.

    Now thinking to Mitchell + Mane > Neco + Salah(-4)? 0ITB

    Martinez*
    Chilwell - Bellerin - Ayling
    Mane - KDB(C) - Son - Grealish* - Bowen
    Kane - DCL

    Brewster - Lamptey - Mitchell*

    1. Athletic Nasherbo
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      Nope -4 when Trent returning soon is not for me.

      Wouldn’t be wasting when transfers on Mane > Salah either; luxury move.

      I’d have Lamptey ahead of Brewster probably (could be his turn to start though!)

      Might just play with 10 and you’re fine.

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

        Yes just getting him for fodder and hope i can get one game from him this GW.
        Salah rises are problem,will need early transfer Mane > Salah and hope he dont play CL(and no injuries/covid).

        1. Athletic Nasherbo
          • 7 Years
          3 years, 3 months ago

          I’d use two transfers next week for Salah. Relax buddy getting too caught up here.

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

            Relaxed,just think its good opportunity for a hit and be done with Mane > Salah.
            Will start Neco over Brewster and have one cover

    2. FFSbet.com
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      Dont be shy,thoughts?

      1. Athletic Nasherbo
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 3 months ago

        Nice

  22. Von Lipwig
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 3 months ago

    Robbo + Ziyech + DCL > RJames + KDB + Bamford

    Still trying a way to fund kdb

    Yey or nay?

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

      Looks ok. Is that for -4 or -8?

  23. Akshatjazz
    • 4 Years
    3 years, 3 months ago

    Thinking to bring in Bruno, but this is possible only when I fund it with the help of taking out Robertson for a hit

    now can you tell me who should I replace Robertson with ??

    I already have Chilwell, Dias, Dallas, Kilman

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

      Reece James or Reguilon.

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

        Do you think having James is a good option ? Even though I have chilwell ?

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

          IMO Reece James is a FPL gift and excellent value. He starts consistently for the best defense in the league (8 starts in the last 10, 5 starts in the last 5), is an absolute BPS magnet and has very good offensive ability and potential for attacking returns. All this for just 5.1M.

          The only concern is fixtures and the fact that he may be benched a few times during the intense Christmas schedule for Azpi so these factors may sway you to Reguilon instead - a significantly better asset now that Spurs are one of the best teams in the league defensively.

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

            Maybe I'll swing to reguilon still not sure

  24. Nightcrawler
    • 4 Years
    3 years, 3 months ago

    I have 2 free transfers

    Martinez makes way with one of then

    Do i sell mitchel for williams with the other? (And bench grealish). Only need him for 1 week

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

    Mane with 1G1A in his last 10 matches for Liverpool. Salah with 5G 2A in the last 10 games but 3 of those have been penalties, only scoring twice from open play in the last ten. You'd expect them to get back to their best - Salah was barely, if he even was, offside for his goal vs Brighton - but it isn't a good look at the moment.

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

      I think KDB, Bruno and even Son are better options than Salah or Mane at the moment.

      1. Max City
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 3 months ago

        Would you sell Salah for Bruno (if you already had KDB and Son)?

  26. Sarri-ball
    • 14 Years
    3 years, 3 months ago

    Better combo

    A) fernandez/jota
    B) Salah/ 6.5 mid or striker (can change formation)

    1. Athletic Nasherbo
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      You really need to decide the 6.5 before asking the question in all honestly. Not having a go but genuinely if you don’t have a player in mind it’s A all the way.

      1. Sarri-ball
        • 14 Years
        3 years, 3 months ago

        Bowen/jwp or keep wilson

        1. Athletic Nasherbo
          • 7 Years
          3 years, 3 months ago

          A for me still. Although you are big late to the party on their points

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

      Captaincy matters. There's a case for Fernandes being an asset just as good as Salah right now. Jota has high risk vs reward and you may prefer the reliability of a Bamford, Watkins or Antonio but I like him a lot. Incredible form and surely part of the first choice 11 right now - though that doesn't mean he'll play every game. It's tricky but I prefer A.

      1. Sarri-ball
        • 14 Years
        3 years, 3 months ago

        Part of my problem is atter such a bad start im behind rivals by 50+ all own fernandez (dont have Salah

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

          It doesn't matter. Pick whoever you think will score more points. If it's A, pick that. If B, pick that. The time for differential for the sake of differential is not now.

  27. DARK SIDE OF THE LOON
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 3 months ago

    What to do with Sterling?

    1) Keep
    2) Move out for KDB

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

      2 is my decision.

      I considered it and for me the fact that I'm putting this much faith in a 11.5M asset is insane. He has 0G and 0A in the last 4 PL matches. His xGI is pitiful. Importantly, he doesn't have penalties.

      KDB is just the significantly better asset and the one I want. Sterling leaving my team for him is inevitable, so why not do so this week? It's not like I have faith in Raz outscoring KDB - even if both start - against Fulham. For me, there is just no point in persisting with a dreadful 11.5M player on the hope he suddenly turns around his pathetic and abysmal form. The only ray of hope I have for him is his CL performances but KDB beats him in every way and it's time for him to go.

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

        Exactly this.

      2. DARK SIDE OF THE LOON
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 3 months ago

        True. And with him playing 90 last night just makes the situation worse.

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

    Shout out to the 180k people who moved early on Wilson this week

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

      Joining the Digne owners from last week 😆

  29. seewhyaxe
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 3 months ago

    I might have just 9 players this week.

    Any news on Robertson?

  30. Akshatjazz
    • 4 Years
    3 years, 3 months ago

    Who to replace Robertson with ?

    Have chilwell, Dallas, Dias, kilman