Scout Notes

Burnley’s Taylor suffers hamstring injury as Saka impresses for Arsenal

BURNLEY 1-0 SHEFFIELD UNITED

  • Goal: Ben Mee (£4.9m)
  • Assist: Robbie Brady (£5.0m)
  • Bonus: Mee x3, James Tarkowski (£5.3m) x2, Erik Pieters (£4.3m) x2

TINKER, TAYLOR, SOLDIER, DYCHE

Charlie Taylor received treatment before being substituted

Charlie Taylor (£4.6m) suffered a hamstring injury after just eight minutes against Sheffield United on Tuesday night.

The left-back has had two £0.1m price rises since Gameweek 14 as FPL bosses invested in the Burnley defence.

After the match, Sean Dyche reported:

“Charlie Taylor is a hamstring injury. We will wait and see but we are stretched again. We are stretched and we can only hope these injuries stop coming and we can get everyone fit. There was a foul which the referee doesn’t give and then [Charlie] pulls it stretching. If [the referee] had blown for a foul, I don’t think he would have stretched it. We will see how it looks.” – Sean Dyche

James Tarkowski (£5.3m) also went down on the Turf Moor in the first half but soldiered on to play the full 90 minutes.

SHEFFIELD OF NIGHTMARES

Ben Mee heads past Aaron Ramsdale

Aaron Ramsdale (£4.7m) saved two gilt-edged Burnley opportunities in the opening half of a hard-fought contest.

The Blades keeper kept out Ashley Barnes‘ (£6.0m) close-range effort after just 56 seconds when Chris Wood (£6.2m) knocked the ball down for his strike partner.

Ramsdale then denied a Wood header on 31 minutes from seven yards out, though the shot-stopper was beaten from the resulting corner.

Ben Mee (£4.9m) rose highest in the Sheffield United area to convert Robbie Brady‘s (£5.0m) dead-ball delivery. On Burnley’s performance, Mee remarked:

“We dug in at the end and the strikers defended really well from the front. We are getting back to where we want to be. We are tough to beat and that will get us up the table. We are moving in the right direction.” – Ben Mee

It is now three clean sheets in the past five gameweeks for the Clarets, with Nick Pope (£5.4m) only conceding two penalties in that time.

The biggest threat to Burnley’s shut-out came on 28 minutes as Rhian Brewster (£4.5m) saw a header from a corner cleared off the line by Josh Brownhill (£4.9m).

Dyche’s troops are scheduled to face Fulham at home in Gameweek 17 before a Double Gameweek 19 consisting of trips to West Ham and Liverpool.

The Clarets have a Blank Gameweek 18 ahead of their double helping of fixtures in Double Gameweek 19.

Sheffield United are winless in their 16 Premier League games this season – equalling Queens Park Rangers’ Premier League record of longest winless run from the start of a campaign (16 in 2012/13).

Well-owned FPL assets Wilfried Zaha (£7.4m) and Callum Wilson (£6.5m), along with Spurs pair Harry Kane (£11.0m) and Heung-min Son (£9.7m), are all set to face the Blades’ defence over the next three Gameweeks.

On the 1-0 defeat to Burnley, Chris Wilder lamented:

“The year we had last year was a perfect storm for us, we took big moments and found that bit of quality. This time we don’t find that bit of quality and it marries up with the results. It is a big arm wrestle and a big struggle for us.” – Chris Wilder


Burnley XI (4-4-2): Pope; Taylor (Benson 8′), Mee, Tarkowski, Lowton; Pieters, Westwood, Brownhill, Brady; Wood, Barnes (Stephens 78′).

Sheffield United XI (3-4-3): Ramsdale; Robinson (Fleck 56′), Egan, Basham; Stevens, Osborn, Ampadu (Norwood 66′), Baldock; McGoldrick, Mousset (Burke 62′), Brewster.

BRIGHTON 0-1 ARSENAL

  • Goal: Alexandre Lacazette (£8.2m)
  • Assist: Bukayo Saka (£5.2m)
  • Bonus: Rob Holding (£4.4m) x3, Alexandre Lacazette (£8.2m) x2, Pablo Mari (£4.4m) x1

BOOM SAKA LACA

Lacazette converts Saka’s pass beyond Sanchez

Alexandre Lacazette (£8.2m) gave Arsenal the lead immediately after being introduced from the bench on 65 minutes, his first touch controlling a Bukayo Saka (£5.2m) pass before his second was fired past Robert Sanchez (£4.4m) in the Brighton goal.

“[Alexandre] Lacazette is in a good moment. He’s full of confidence. We wanted to change the team in the second half and give it some freshness.” – Mikel Arteta

Sanchez had already saved a big chance from Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang (£11.4m) shortly into the second period.

Saka was also the creator of that opportunity, with the midfielder popping up on the left and right of Arsenal’s attack.

Since the start of last season, Saka has registered 15 assists in all competitions for Arsenal; more than any other player for the club.

While the budget midfielder is one of few Arsenal assets presently on the Fantasy radar, Saka did require on-pitch treatment late in the game with what looked like an ankle issue.

The winger continued before jogging off when substituted in the 82nd minute. Post-match, Mikel Arteta stated when asked if Saka has a serious injury:

“Hopefully not. He was limping but I think he took a strong challenge there. Hopefully he will be fine.” – Mikel Arteta

On Saka’s performance, Arteta added:

“In the second half, the moment we started to play different balls and attack in a different way [we] found more freedom, more space and more capacity to unlock the situations and the [Brighton] block. We created four or five big chances and he [Saka] was involved in most of them.” – Mikel Arteta

After a poor first-half showing, Arsenal dominated the second period as Lacazette’s introduction saw Aubameyang move out to his customary left-wing position.

Aubameyang sees a gilt-edged chance kept out

“We weren’t threatening in certain areas. In the second half we looked much more confident and we were playing more forward. The best medicine is wins. It’s a different world and a different story. The picture looks much better.” – Mikel Arteta

LAMP DOWN

Having said that Tariq Lamptey (£4.7m) “is going to be a few days, maybe weeks” after Brighton’s 2-2 draw at West Ham in Gameweek 16, Graham Potter’s latest update will not inspire any confidence in fantasy terms.

“Tariq [Lamptey] is not far away and Danny Welbeck had a slight feeling in his knee. Adam [Lallana] is an outside chance for Wolves [in Gameweek 17].” – Graham Potter

Lewis Dunk (£4.8m), meanwhile, is now teetering on the suspension tightrope, having picked up his fourth yellow of the season on Tuesday.

Brighton have won just one of their last 14 Premier League games, drawing seven and losing six.

“We are suffering a bit at the moment. We have to play better, we have to do everything better.” – Graham Potter


Brighton & Hove Albion XI (3-5-1-1): Sanchez; Burn, Dunk, Webster; Bernardo, Gross, Bissouma, Propper (March 68′), Veltman; Jahanbakhsh (Trossard 74′); Mac Allister (Maupay 67′).

Arsenal XI (4-2-3-1): Leno; Tierney, Mari, Holding, Bellerin; Xhaka, Elneny; Martinelli (Lacazette 65′), Smith-Rowe (Maitland-Niles 88′), Saka (Ceballos 81′); Aubameyang.

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  1. Big boy Bowen
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    Robertson rested?

    Or are the leakers all being given different teams again?

    1. CONNERS
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      The source quoted on here is usually very reliable.

      1. Big boy Bowen
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        Thanks Conners

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

      What are the chances of Robbo being rested?

      1. Lev Yashin
        • 11 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        According to the (quite reliable) source, the chances are high.

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

      Reliable source. Hes normally right

    4. Michelle Davin
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Why would he be rested if they are due 2 weeks off?especially after their draw with west brom

      1. Rolls-Royce
        • 10 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        The next game is on Monday. So around 1 week off sounds reasonable.

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

        Maybe a knock

  2. Bubbles1985
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    2ft to sort this team out...

    Marked the players to remove with *

    Martinez
    Ayling KWP Coufal
    Son Salah Bruno Soucek KDB*
    Bamford DCL

    Forster Lamptey* Brewster* Johnson

    A) TAA, Rashford, Brewster
    B) TAA, Bissouma, Vardy (-4)
    C) Lamptey, JWP, Kane
    D) other

    Have all chips available but still unsure how to setup for them! FH18 maybe

    Thoughts please?

    Cheers!

    1. Bubbles1985
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Could also get
      Dias, Saka, Kane for -4

    2. Lev Yashin
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Yeah, FH18 is probably the safest way to go.

      If the news/rumours are correct, there may be a 2 week PL break so you'd be wasting the TC or BB chips if games are cancelled after the deadline.

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

      I think the key decision you need to make is whether or not you are FHing in GW18.

      If so, then you need to use your 2 ft's as you'll revert back to 1 ft after GW18.

      On that basis, I'd wait til Friday to see if City are playing. If not, I'd do KDB to Rashford and also replace Lamptey.

    4. Bubbles1985
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Cheers for the replies.

      FH18 has to be my strategy. Then i should load up with DGWrs for GW19?

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

      Yes, I'd get a couple more in.

  3. Mighty Wings
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    Why is everyone selling Taylor? GW 19 is only in 2 weeks...

    1. Nate(U)dog(ie)
      • 3 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Hamstring, he'll likely miss it

    2. beric
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Yeah exactly, he's likely to miss it

    3. Paqueta Rice
      • 3 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      He got injured. I managed 8miniutes of play from him in my squad.

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

      I'm keeping for now. Need Lamptey gone first...

    5. Do I Not Like Orange
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Spite. I picked him ahead of Dallas before GW15, -15pt swing since then. Sick of the sight of him in my team.

    6. HonestBlatter
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      HODL

    7. Yes Ndidi
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Even if he plays, WHU & Liv away in 19? No thanks. He'll be gone from my team before the day is out

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

    What to do with this? 2 FT’s, 1.3 ITB

    McCarthy Forster

    Robbo Cancelo Dallas Coufal Ferguson

    Salah Bruno Grealish Bowen Bissouma

    Kane DCL Bamford

  5. Gudjohnsen
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    Why isn't Eric Dier in many of the predicted lineups for today?

    1. Danstoke82
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Because given how my GW has gone so far it’s more than likely he won’t feature just to top it off with the Robbo news.

      Defence this week; Robbo, Dier, Taylor.

      Subs; Coufal, Mitchell.

      Shocker.

      1. Gudjohnsen
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        Yeah I did Chilwell to Dier.

        Made sense when I did it but I have Robertson, Reese James, Coufal and Dallas also so could end up with only one playing defender.

    2. Botman and Robben
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      What is the predicted Spurs lineup?

    3. thegaffer82
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      What? what?

      Not heard anything re: Dier missing the game.

      That would be bloody typical!

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

      Why do you think? Rotation with busy schedule of course.

  6. Old Gregg
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    Will wait to make move just trying to work things out. Looking to FH in 18

    Mendy
    Robbo-Justin-Stones-Mitchell
    Bruno-Salah-Son
    Wilson-Adams-Bam

    Grealish-konza-Burke

    a) Konza > Coufal
    b) Grealish + Wilson > Raphina + Vardy (-4)
    c) Grealish > Raph
    d) any suggestions?

  7. Trippier Hazard
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    It's has been quite frustrating and time wasting to keep scrolling through the same repeated questions from multiple users time and again, i.e. FH18 and preserving transfers, which matches will be postponed, etc.

    Can I ask the mods to create hot topic posts that cover these things at least, and then update them as news or content gets better, and when the next person asks the same question, point them to the HT instead? That way the latest or best info exists in one place.

    PS: the FH18 rule intricacies should be added to the corresponding "Start Here" page on this site.

    1. Mufc202020
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      If I use my FH gw18 does this mean I get to roll over a transfer for GW19?

    2. brianutd-why always we? 20
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Is Fulham game cancelled?

    3. david31058
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Anyone know which matches will likely be postponed in GW 18 and 19?

    4. SackWenger
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Any more news on the Newcastle v Liverpool game going ahead?

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

      The comments section is pretty worthless these days in it's current form

      1. david31058
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        Why are you on it then?

    6. RedLightning
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Thankyou for your suggestion.
      I have now created a Hot Topic for these frequently asked Free Hit questions.

  8. Wicked Weapon
    • 3 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    Should Antonio be on my radar for Wilson in DGW 19 ?

    1. Jet5605
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      I doubt Moyes will risk him with 2 games in 3 days after his recent lay off. Haller is mince and so Antonio will be wrapped in cotton wool

      1. Wicked Weapon
        • 3 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        Not many options in that price bracket, I already have Bamford since the start so maybe Adams ?

        1. Jet5605
          • 9 Years
          3 years, 2 months ago

          Adams is probably the least worst option and is more likely to play both games than Antonio. I have Adams but am not entirely thrilled about it

          1. Wicked Weapon
            • 3 Years
            3 years, 2 months ago

            I'll think on that one, can't risk making any early transfers with the way things are going.

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

      Are you FH'ing? If not I think I rather just keep Wilson as I don't really fancy Adams doing well during and after 19. Or you could go with Rodrigo double up.

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

      I'm looking at Giroud and Cavani as maverick options. They won't get 180 mins, but both could outscore Adams,IMO

  9. JohannaAdams10
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    If you have 2 free transfers and you free hit

    Do they stay for the following week or do you lose them?

    1. brianutd-why always we? 20
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Loose 1 only

    2. Botman and Robben
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      You lose and get just one FT after.

    3. One Wheels Enough
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      This seems how the world is going, just ask your 'phone' rather than bothering to read the the rules...

      zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz

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

      You keep both and get a bonus wildcard

  10. thegaffer82
    • 12 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    Hopefully both games scheduled for today are played (I’ve still got Dier, Kane & Salah(c) ). But I really wouldn’t make any transfers for next GW at this time.

    The chances of another big national lockdown coming are looking more and more ominous by the day. And elite sport is definitely on the chopping block.

    And, that’s if the PL don’t decide to lock themselves down first with a ‘circuit breaker’.

    Strap in lads. It’s going to get a lot worse before it gets better.

    1. Pumpkinhead - I'm ITK …
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Spurs game on and Pool game off is the dream

      1. thegaffer82
        • 12 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        C’mon. It’s been a miserable week for pretty much everybody. I hope all teams play just to lift peoples moods.

        It was a dark day on these boards yesterday. I could see the mental health problems developing in front of my very eyes...

        1. Rolls-Royce
          • 10 Years
          3 years, 2 months ago

          Yup, baffling that people are now hoping games will be called off; indirectly referring they are fine with the glut of increase in covid cases.

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

          We maybe shouldn't hope football continues so that addicts can get their fix without going full bananas

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

        Keep dreaming then.

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

      Agree. If there is a break and they re-start from say GW20 I think it will mess a lot of people's plans up!

      Obviously much bigger issues than FPL right now

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

      Yep. I don't want to see any games called off. Bad karma.

      GL all.

  11. Atimis
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    Worth playing Adams vs Pool next week?

    Could play Justin or Coufal instead.

    1. Gudjohnsen
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Play Adams imo

      Pool look shakey at the back

    2. Rolls-Royce
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Adams still. Rekon it will be a high-scoring match.

  12. Big Hippo
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    I can't be the only one with 1 FT and KDB, Dias, Lamptey and Taylor

    I'm thinking KDB & Lamp to Mane & Justin (-4). Benching Dias and Taylor not ideal but a hit for a defender doesn't seem worth it (can play Cresswell & Dallas)

    Anyone else in a similar situation?

    1. Gudjohnsen
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      I think there is a chance there will be no football played between 1-15 January.

      1. thegaffer82
        • 12 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        Agreed. More chance of there being no games, than having games on during that period

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

      1FT + KDB, Stones, Ederson, Coufal and Taylor here.

      Kind of hoping there is a break now, could give me a chance to muddle through.

  13. NotsoSpursy
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    Taylor -> Holding on a free?

    1. Hect.OR 98th
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Yes. I'm doing the same.

    2. R.C
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Don't think Holding is nailed. Luiz is back next GW

      1. ivantys
        • 3 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        Luiz will probably replace the other CB

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

        Holding played almost every PL match even when Luiz and Gabriel were fit this season, he seems to be the first choice CB so far.

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

      Ok thanks all

  14. Dele
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    Once you’ve activated the free hit can you cancel it? I can’t remember...

    1. Big Hippo
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      No

    2. Rolls-Royce
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      We might have to wait until the very proximity of the GW deadline to activate the FH chip if there are no postponement news.

    3. thegaffer82
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      You haven’t have you? 🙂

  15. Don Kloppeone
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    Oh Andy Robbo, my tears runneth over 🙁

    1. Gudjohnsen
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Is it confirmed?

      1. Don Kloppeone
        • 6 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        No and it won’t be officially confirmed but the source has always been very reliable previously

    2. drughi
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      first gameweek I really need him to play as no bench points he is benched, incredible how much bad luck I have in this game

      1. Don Kloppeone
        • 6 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        Yep... I had Dias starting and Coufal first bench. Rest of bench was Dale Stephens (1pt) and Branthwaite. 😆

      2. thegaffer82
        • 12 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        You’re by no means alone.

        Been an absolute sl@g of a GW!

        1. Don Kloppeone
          • 6 Years
          3 years, 2 months ago

          Spot on!

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

        Same for me.

        Have had bench points in the last 6 gws but now I have prepared well for having a good bench and no Coufal, Robertson, Reese James and maybe Dier.

        1. drughi
          • 14 Years
          3 years, 2 months ago

          had good bench points last 3-4 weeks but no surprise benchings then and now this argh

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

      How many will you be putting out this week then Don?
      10 for me if Kane plays.

      1. Don Kloppeone
        • 6 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        9 if Salah, Kane and Son all play unless you count Dale Stephens autosub for Dias...

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

          Stephens 10 mins worth the same as the 9 I got from Taylor so it counts.
          Forgot I needed Mo to play to make the 10. Please don't say there is a rumour about that game/him.

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

        9 for me if Son plays. Robbo, Coufal and James first on the bench all rested

    4. @persecuted_by_mods
        3 years, 2 months ago

        I mean he's basically played every single game and now this would be 3 games in what 9 days? I'd argue he's Liverpool's most important player right now with the injuries they've got

        1. Don Kloppeone
          • 6 Years
          3 years, 2 months ago

          There’s no doubting he’s due a rest. Do I like it....? No sir!

        2. FPL Daniel
          • 14 Years
          3 years, 2 months ago

          Sold Robbo for Dallas. Get in if this is the case

          1. drughi
            • 14 Years
            3 years, 2 months ago

            why would you sell robbo, ofc in hindsight for this week it looks good but a very strange move getting rid of robertson imo

            1. Rolls-Royce
              • 10 Years
              3 years, 2 months ago

              That too before Newcastle.

            2. FPL Daniel
              • 14 Years
              3 years, 2 months ago

              needed the money for Kane

          2. Don Kloppeone
            • 6 Years
            3 years, 2 months ago

            That is some real jam! I can’t condone selling Robbo though!

      • Shineonme
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        He was due a rest.

    5. R.C
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      1. Will Balbuena play next game?

      2. Chances of WHU keeping a clean sheet against Everton?

      1. TKC07
        • 4 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        High
        Low

      2. thegaffer82
        • 12 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        1) I think so. Was rested in busy schedule I think.

        2) 50-60% chance I rate it at

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

        Yes
        No

    6. Khalico
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      should i consider bringing in Ings, or go for Adams in for double gameweek?

      1. Danstoke82
        • 9 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        Saints don’t look like scoring at the moment so I’d wait and see on Ings.

        I’m an Adams owner and cannot wait to get him out of my team. Disastrous FT so far.

        1. Kellz86
          • 6 Years
          3 years, 2 months ago

          Was not impressed either but I’m going to stick to it for the double, the least expected players sometimes score the most points

      2. TKC07
        • 4 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        Ings is worth the extra, if he can stay fit.

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

        Not sure what happened to Saints they seem to suddenly have problems scoring goals. Won't touch them right now.

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

        Sideways move plus ings is injury prone

    7. Danstoke82
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Taylor > ?

      A) Justin -4
      B) Dallas -4
      C) step away and just hope Coufal or Mitchell plays.

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

        Dallas is a monster - get him while he is hot.

        1. Danstoke82
          • 9 Years
          3 years, 2 months ago

          Really wish I’d had made the move soon but decided on Taylor and the extra 0.4 in the coffers.

          Thanks mate

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

        Though I think Couf will play. Fredericks is a Championship player.

      3. TKC07
        • 4 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        I'm considering Alioski & Struijk as alternatives to Dallas.

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

      Does everyone but me has a Soton defender or goalkeeper? Their clean sheet yesterday resulted in 5.5 effective points against me. Crazy

      1. Gudjohnsen
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        I don't. I have been very stubborn getting their defensive assets. Too late now with their awful fixtures.

      2. Danstoke82
        • 9 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        I don’t either also and every week it’s destroys my place in my ML.

        I know as soon as I bring one in though the CS will dry up so maybe a useful tactic haha

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

        None for about 10 or 12 GWs for me - sadly plenty of effective points against over that time

      4. thegaffer82
        • 12 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        Soton cleanie gets me every time... both in OR and in my ML’s too.

        I’ll be getting a DF in once the blanks & double have gone (as well as Dallas)

      5. Lev Yashin
        • 11 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        Had McCarthy and KWP at the start then shifted them out. Will probably end up with KWP or Vestergaard at some point,

      6. Kellz86
        • 6 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        Yeah but benched KWP for Taylor with the thinking WHU had more goal threat than SHU

    9. R.C
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Is Scott Dann first choice CB for Palace?

      1. FPL Daniel
        • 14 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        he is too old to play regularly imo. he could be a decent punt since he can score from time to time but he also can score own goals, i think he holds the record for most own goals in the PL

    10. FPL Daniel
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Any new news on Twitter about potential postponements today? Or a 2 weeks break from FPL?

      1. @persecuted_by_mods
          3 years, 2 months ago

          Not in the government plans nor the premier leagues plans either, that said they'll re-evaluate after more tests are done

          Hopefully low numbers

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

          The government has advised that it is sticking to its current plans for football in England to continue next week, until next week when it will reveal they are not.

          1. FPL Daniel
            • 14 Years
            3 years, 2 months ago

            thanks lads, hope the spurs game is on

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

        Which is the best 4.6 or below option for Lamptey replacement for GW 17 and 18?

        A) Holding (wba, CRY)
        B) Dann (SHE, ars)
        C) Clyne (SHE, ars)
        D) other?

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

          A

        2. FPL Daniel
          • 14 Years
          3 years, 2 months ago

          I am probably keeping. looks like he would be back. i considered holding but Luiz being back worries me. also maybe a Everton defender in not playing fh

        3. TKC07
          • 4 Years
          3 years, 2 months ago

          A

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

          You can't surely be considering palace defenders

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

        30 @ 400K OR with Salah (c), Mane & Son -- any chance I can have a reasonable GW?

        1. Rolls-Royce
          • 10 Years
          3 years, 2 months ago

          Every chance with Salah and Mane facing Bruce's shipwreck.

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

            Cheers, hope so.

        2. FPL Daniel
          • 14 Years
          3 years, 2 months ago

          pray for the liverpool game to be on

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

            Fingers crossed. Spurs game is at higher risk of postponement no?

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

          30 with effectively 4 to play and all of them big guns.
          Huge green arrow could be on the horizon I'd say.

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

            Ta. Looks a poor score in my ML at the moment.

      4. R.C
        • 6 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        Pablo Mari an option now for next two games?

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

          Wouldn't bother. Transfers are at a premium and surely he will lose his spot

        2. @persecuted_by_mods
            3 years, 2 months ago

            Nope hard to say which arsenal Def is nailed other than tierney bellerin Leno CBS will rotate too much based on form

          • thegaffer82
            • 12 Years
            3 years, 2 months ago

            Rob Holding an option I think.

            Brought him in for Lamptey this week

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

            I'd rather Holding.

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

          Reese James to basically anyone except TAA and Robertson?

          Got Coufal, Dallas and Dier

          1. FPL Daniel
            • 14 Years
            3 years, 2 months ago

            depends on your strategy

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

            I'd leave it as long as you can whatever you do. Justin?

        4. Neo-Viper
          • 9 Years
          3 years, 2 months ago

          CTaylor to
          1) Alioski
          2) Holding
          3) Pieters
          4) Ayling

          1. FPL Daniel
            • 14 Years
            3 years, 2 months ago

            I like Alioski

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

            Holding for me but I am not planning to BB.
            Alioski if you are.

            1. FPL Daniel
              • 14 Years
              3 years, 2 months ago

              will Holding start? Luiz is back

              1. Neo-Viper
                • 9 Years
                3 years, 2 months ago

                Yes. He has played with Luiz too in the pairing.

                But not 100% sold!

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

                I think so. Gabriel is out and Holding has started last 10 league games or so anyway

            2. Neo-Viper
              • 9 Years
              3 years, 2 months ago

              doing BB. so ya!!

          3. Neo-Viper
            • 9 Years
            3 years, 2 months ago

            Cheers! Alioski it is!

            1. Rolls-Royce
              • 10 Years
              3 years, 2 months ago

              Last season in Championship:

              Dallas: 5G & 3A
              Alioski: 5G & 3A

              Alioski highly overlooked around these parts.

              1. Neo-Viper
                • 9 Years
                3 years, 2 months ago

                Exactly. Watched him play for the first time yesterday! Looks really promising!!

                1. Rolls-Royce
                  • 10 Years
                  3 years, 2 months ago

                  If they had a better goalkeeper (although Meliser is improving) I would defo double up with Dallas.

                  1. Neo-Viper
                    • 9 Years
                    3 years, 2 months ago

                    Yes. would have been gold. Same like Robbo and TAA from last year.

        5. FPL Daniel
          • 14 Years
          3 years, 2 months ago

          If the City game is on against Chelsea how risky is Salah to KDB? KDB has 2 games and Salah has 1. Not playing the FH in GW 18 and Salah won't be captain against Southampton. BTW Salah always delivered hauls when not in my squad. Leeds, Wolves, CPL, Villa. I didn't have him for all those games and still having a good season being around 100K.

          1. Rolls-Royce
            • 10 Years
            3 years, 2 months ago

            Do let us know if you decide to go through the aforementioned move. 😉

            1. FPL Daniel
              • 14 Years
              3 years, 2 months ago

              I will go for it. High risk high reward. I don't have a better option unless I see news that Cancelo is out with symptoms and won't play the blank GW

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

            Money no object could work, but I'd be inclined to keep - transfers are precious, particulalrly now

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

            Not risky at all until KDB blanks in both games

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

            KDB is in a slump right now....if you have money on Salah that will be wasted by selling him(price difference) and then potentially bringing him back then i would suggest dont do it.
            Eg: i have a list of my players who have risen more than .4 since i have bought them and they are season keepers until their last few fixtures.

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

          Anyone else looking at Antonio? If he stays fit now he could be gold for the DGW.

          1. FPL Daniel
            • 14 Years
            3 years, 2 months ago

            Had him for ages on my bench as injured striker. not going near him while the fixture congestion is on

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

            Not for me

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

          No news is good news i guess for spurs game?

          1. FPL Daniel
            • 14 Years
            3 years, 2 months ago

            fingers crossed

          2. boc610
            • 12 Years
            3 years, 2 months ago

            sheffield united played their game so I don't see how this is different. Prem league seem to be playing it down.

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

            You got to remember the city v everton game was called off 4 hours before the game

        8. Piksau
          • 9 Years
          3 years, 2 months ago

          If 1 make 1-2 transfers in GW18(with the aim of them being permanent) and confirm them but then play the free hit chip after, do those earlier gw18 transfers also reset in gw19? or does this chip only recognise transfers made after it is played?
          i was not planning to make any transfers this gw and use 2 in the next week, but it will depend on the answer to this.

          1. Piksau
            • 9 Years
            3 years, 2 months ago

            Eg: Wildcard chip recognises all transfers made before and after it is played in the same GW.

          2. FPL Daniel
            • 14 Years
            3 years, 2 months ago

            chip recognises all gw transfers so the previous GW squad will be back

            1. Piksau
              • 9 Years
              3 years, 2 months ago

              thanks!

          3. Mr. O'Connell
            • 11 Years
            3 years, 2 months ago

            Earlier transfers reset. Any moves made count towards free hit and not actual team. So in essence you don't have any permanent transfers that week.

            1. Piksau
              • 9 Years
              3 years, 2 months ago

              thanks!

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

            If only there was a website with the rules on that answered this for you

            1. Piksau
              • 9 Years
              3 years, 2 months ago

              haha...i have looked at the rules on the website but they are all basic...
              and when i have mailed them on a few occasions for a specific query they almost always reply back with the same exact rules as on the site....!

              1. Pipermaru
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                • 9 Years
                3 years, 2 months ago

                I mean, c'mon, it can't be more straightforward than that:

                Free Hit: Make unlimited free transfers for a single Gameweek. At the next deadline your squad is returned to how it was at the start of the Gameweek.

                1. Piksau
                  • 9 Years
                  3 years, 2 months ago

                  I agree with you...i was just thinking of saving my transfer for the next GW, making my 1-2 transfers on a permanent basis, and then using the FreeHit to get my team in line for the blank gw...but now looks like i have only 1 transfer to play around with....damn....