Scout Notes

Fernandes scores again as new Pogba role pushes Rashford to the right

Man United 2-1 Aston Villa

  • Goals: Anthony Martial (£8.7m), Bruno Fernandes (£11.2m) | Bertrand Traoré (£5.9m)
  • Assists: Aaron Wan-Bissaka (£5.3m), Paul Pogba (£7.7m) | Jack Grealish (£7.7m)
  • Bonus points: Fernandes x3, Grealish x2, Wan-Bissaka x1

PAY THE PENALTY

Manchester United’s knack for winning penalties continues to underpin Bruno Fernandes‘ (£11.2m) Fantasy Premier League credentials ahead of their appealing run of fixtures.

The Portuguese international, now owned by 50.4% of managers worldwide, despatched his fifth spot-kick of the campaign in a 2-1 win over Aston Villa, the sixth he had taken over the first 17 Gameweeks.

Only Jamie Vardy (£10.2m) has shouldered the responsibility of more penalties (seven) in the Premier League than Fernandes (six) so far. Beyond that, since Ole Gunnar Solskjær’s first Premier League match in charge of Manchester United (December 2018), his side had been awarded (27) and scored (21) the most penalties.

“(Fernandes) wants to take the penalties and that’s the first thing. He is never afraid of missing. He has been very safe and is a confident man on the spot.” – Ole Gunnar Solskjaer

As a result, Manchester United’s established penchant for winning spot-kicks could arguably play a part in captaincy decisions over the next two Gameweeks – when the Red Devils play three times.

More importantly, two of their next three opponents have been particularly obliging in the box this season. Liverpool and Fulham, who Manchester United face in Double Gameweek 19 have both given up five penalties in 2020/21, the second-most behind only Leeds (six) at the time of writing.

Since Arsenal’s 1-0 win at Old Trafford in Gameweek 7, Solskjaer’s men have gone undefeated and won eight of their last 10 league matches – setting up for a very interesting encounter at Anfield later this month…

RASH DECISIONS

A new role for Paul Pogba (£7.7m) against Aston Villa pushed Marcus Rashford (£9.5m) into a relatively unfamiliar role on Friday night, perhaps throwing a spanner into the works of preparations for Blank Gameweek 18 and Double Gameweek 19.

Solskjaer gave the Frenchman a chance to operate on the left-hand side of attacking midfield, where Rashford has produced some of his best work since Project Restart.

Having spent much of 2020 sitting in the holding midfield pair at Manchester United, Pogba was hugely impressive in a wider and more advanced position. He had more shots in the box than anyone on the pitch, attempted more passes than any other colleague (48) and won the penalty which led to victory.

“He’s getting better and better. I think he played well today. They are a physical side and Paul’s one of these guys who can get hold of it for us.” – Ole Gunnar Solskjaer

Pogba is sure to fancy his chances of holding onto the left-wing position for next week’s trip to Burnley, which could bring him into consideration for those building squads around the Blank and Double Gameweeks.

Of course, we also have to assess the impact on Rashford who went an eighth home Premier League match from his last nine without a goal.

In an unfamiliar role on the right-hand side of the attack, the Englishman was arguably the least impressive of Manchester United’s front four against Aston Villa, closely marked by Matt Targett (£4.6m) and somewhat selfish in key moments too.

It must be remembered that Rashford has been considerably more effective away from home anyway, which bodes well in light of Manchester United’s next three matches all taking place on the road.

In nine Premier League outings at Old Trafford this season, the 23-year-old has just one attacking return. In just six away matches, Rashford has found the net six times and added four assists.

Anthony Martial (£8.7m) has less of an excuse for his home form, considering he has just one league goal at Old Trafford and one on the road too.

He seems a much less viable asset for the Blank and Double Gameweek based on his starting credentials anyway. Edinson Cavani (£7.8m) was handed a three-match ban by the FA, but two of those will be spent on cup competitions. Gameweek 17 was the only league match the Uruguayan was due to miss and he will be available for the Gameweek 18 trip to Burnley.

GREAL DEAL

Just as Fantasy managers were starting to lose faith with him, Jack Grealish (£7.7m) posted a seven-point score in another impressive performance for Aston Villa.

Over the five matches previous to Gameweek 17, the midfield maestro was outscored by 42 points to 19 by colleague Anwar El Ghazi (£5.8m).

Grealish has, of course, been unfortunate not to pick up more assists in that time thanks to wayward finishing from Ollie Watkins (£6.1m).

As is often the case in FPL, the good fortune swung back around at Old Trafford. Grealish capitalised from a lapse in concentration from Aaron Wan-Bissaka (£5.3m) to cross into the box in the second half.

The ball came through a crowd of bodies yet managed to go untouched by Douglas Luiz (£4.9m) before Bertrand Traoré (£5.9m) bundled it home.

Manchester United XI (4-2-3-1): De Gea; Shaw, Maguire, Bailly, Wan-Bissaka; Fred (Tuanzebe 90+4′), McTominay (Matić 65′); Pogba, B Fernandes (D James 87′), Rashford; Martial.

Aston Villa XI (4-2-3-1): Martínez; Targett, Mings, Konsa, Cash; McGinn, D Luiz; El Ghazi (Davis 84′), Grealish, B Traoré (J Ramsey 79′); Watkins.

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1,891 Comments Post a Comment
  1. threeputt
    • 14 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    Probably going to miss the price rises but as I'm not free hitting it just makes sense to wait until as late as possible for postponents imo, have 2 FT

    1. I Member
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Yeah wait.

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

      anything could happen with this bloody virus in time for the next gw

    3. Bielsa's Blue Bucket
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Yeah ignore price rises

    4. ZLATAN'S PONYTAIL
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Same situation. Waiting until deadline to make any transfers

  2. Eleven Hag
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    Would you get replace son and kane for KDB and Aguero in GW19??

    1. Eleven Hag
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Sorry for the extra words, early morning out here

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

      Great question, but shu for Spurs and no guarantees you;ll get 2 runouts for the City guys, I have Kane but I imagine I'll keep

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

        Kane for Aguero could be a great differential though if you're in need of points

      2. Eleven Hag
        • 6 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        Ya last time I got rid of both Son and Kane before their tough run if fixtures, it ended badly, hence it feels wrong to replace them with city attackers

    3. Royal5
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      No would lose 0.7 value on Son.

      1. Royal5
        • 12 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        Also kdb and Kun without form. Risky.

    4. Bielsa's Blue Bucket
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Definitely definitely not man

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

      No way aguero would start both games. Prob will get a total of 90 mins from 2 games if that.

      1. Eleven Hag
        • 6 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        Would you get any DGW fwd for Kane? Other than Bamford in a 352

    6. Begbie.
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      No. Sheffield United are that bad.

  3. Bielsa's Blue Bucket
    • 12 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    Sorry lads I've been all over the shop. Having a nightmare with work and covid and having my worst season ever. Does anyone have a link to what teams have a game this week and a double next week please and thank you?

    1. Egg noodle
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Villa Burnley and both Manchester

      1. Bielsa's Blue Bucket
        • 12 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        Just the 4, sheet. Looks like it's chip time. Cheers mate, HNY

    2. In Bale We Trust
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Scout ticker on this site?

      1. Bielsa's Blue Bucket
        • 12 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        I'm on mobile only, where can I find it?

          1. Deulofail
            • 8 Years
            3 years, 2 months ago

            Or go to the three dots, then the schedule tab on the right

          2. Bielsa's Blue Bucket
            • 12 Years
            3 years, 2 months ago

            Appreciate it, cheers man

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

      Check out this page of the internet https://www.fantasyfootballscout.co.uk/comment/23128967

      1. Bielsa's Blue Bucket
        • 12 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        Sorry, what's the Internet?

    1. dunas_dog
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Nope- no McCarthy either but Forster looks happy

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

    Folks, did Bellerín come off injured ?

    1. TRIPOS TOPPER
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      tactical - was on YC

      1. Royal5
        • 12 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        This and almost got a red for wearing too small shorts.

        1. Forever In Our Shadow
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 10 Years
          3 years, 2 months ago

          Someones jealouuuus 😉

  5. MSTRKRFTSMN
    • 10 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    I always liked Arteta. what an absolute legend for not bringing on martinelli. Soucek points incoming from the bench. Happy days

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

      If martinelli started he would've got a hattrick against west brom

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

    Soucek- no game in week 18 and presently top transfer in

    DCL- plays week 18 and presently top transfer out

    Why I wonder?

    1. In Bale We Trust
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Soucek scored this week whereas DCL blanked.

      This is the casual’s only criteria for transfers.

    2. Bielsa's Blue Bucket
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Chip tinkering

    3. Nabs Kebabs
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Soucek is immense value while DCL is an average option at best

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

        Yeah sure. DCL at 7m is bargain.

    4. Royal5
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Dcl in awful form and soucek the opposite?

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

    Played saka over soucek. Might do it again, Saka could have had a monster haul.

  8. FPL Bond @ Twitter
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    Any Bellerin owners here? Robbed off a CS.

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

      Saved from being red carded and might ve saved CS points for rest.

  9. Nabs Kebabs
    • 12 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    how good is Saka

    1. Royal5
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      6/10

      1. Nabs Kebabs
        • 12 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        we are not rating your missus mate

        1. Royal5
          • 12 Years
          3 years, 2 months ago

          3 goals and 2 assists in 17 games.

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

      huge potential

  10. Champions League Varane
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    Show me them FHs!

    1. Royal5
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      The cool kids are looking to save it for later.

      1. Champions League Varane
        • 5 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        Thinking about being a cool kid

      2. Forever In Our Shadow
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        This.

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

      Ramsdale
      Clark/Stones/Holding
      Fernandes/Grealish/Kdb/Son/Pogba
      Laca/Kane

      1. Forever In Our Shadow
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        That is shocking. Ramsdale. Clark. Pogba. I’ll pass thanks.

        1. Postman Ty
          • 9 Years
          3 years, 2 months ago

          I think Pogba is a decent shout as a one week punt here on FH given the options. Not going to try justifying the other options.

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

          Pogba was excellent against Villa and i like him as a one week punt.Either i will have Darlow or Clark.So prefer to have Clark who couls score a header.Ramsdale is the cheapest gk.Prefer him over Sanchez.

      2. Begbie.
        • 10 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        Ramsdale 😆

        No offence but he's one of the worst keepers in PL history and hasn't kept a clean sheet all season...

        1. Royal5
          • 12 Years
          3 years, 2 months ago

          This

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

          Yeah is just in order to have the upfront team i need the money and i think this is the last chance for SheUtd to win a game.And the most possible score for SUtd to win a game is 1-0.Maybe downgrade Pogba to 4.5 and get Richarlison up front.

      3. Royal5
        • 12 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        Pogba? What year is this.

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

          I can do Pogba->cheapie and Brewster->Richarlison
          Ramsdale
          Clark/Stones/Holding
          Fernandes/Grealish/Kdb/Son
          Laca/Kane/Richarlison

          1. Royal5
            • 12 Years
            3 years, 2 months ago

            What about Wilson or Laca? Everton are not lloking sharp atm. Not happy with DCL in my own team :/

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

              I have Laca.Yeah the problem is that so many injuries in Wolves and out of form.I can see an Everton win.Richarlison also has good history vs Wolves.

  11. Forever In Our Shadow
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    More fool anyone pulling the trigger on transfers and chips this early beige a deadline. Weather. Covid. Injuries. Just insane to do it.

    1. jonnybhoy
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Agreed

    2. CE
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      With FH though you can just make more transfers, could save a few £ making transfers now.

      1. Forever In Our Shadow
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        What if. And I know it’s a what if, football is suspended because of covid. #just saying.

        1. CE
          • 11 Years
          3 years, 2 months ago

          Not outwith the realms of possibilities. Think I'll just pack it in for the season if that happens.

          1. Wild Rover
            • 13 Years
            3 years, 2 months ago

            Me too. Sucks the fun out of it. Not worth it

    3. clodhopper
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Free hit you can change till last minute I will use mine to manouvre bench boost 19 get it out the way should easily gain both weeks no headache

  12. wulfrunian
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    ManCity has two cup games unti Brighton game.Many things could happen.

    1. Forever In Our Shadow
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Absolutely. See above.

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

        If you had 4 players for gw18 what would you do?

    2. It’s gonna Ben Mee
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Yup, that’s the nice thing with FH

    3. clodhopper
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Thats it pep will bench someone and its anothe player down

  13. HD7
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    Anybody else with Maddy in his team currently?
    I thought people bought him this GW to see that his price even decreased.
    Oh well. I hope he is a good diferential

    1. Forever In Our Shadow
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Forgive me. Your point is?

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

      Dropped already?? I bought right before rise and now back to 7.1 lol

      But I feel he is a good differential going forward

      1. HD7
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        Yeah. Lets hope we catch his purple patch

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

    So are arsenal good now?

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

      😀

    2. Nabs Kebabs
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      title contenders

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

        Haha

    3. Forever In Our Shadow
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Against WB and Brighton. 😎

      1. It’s gonna Ben Mee
        • 10 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        And Chelsea

        1. Forever In Our Shadow
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 10 Years
          3 years, 2 months ago

          An out of form chelsea.

          1. It’s gonna Ben Mee
            • 10 Years
            3 years, 2 months ago

            Excuses excuses

    4. It’s gonna Ben Mee
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Seemed to have turned a corner.

  15. The Train Driver
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    Arsenal beat WBA and now they are all of the sudden title contenders with youngsters that'll be the next Messi and Ronaldo.

  16. Apollo Sanchez
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    FH draft RMT

    Darlow (Peacock-Farrell)
    AWB Dias Stones
    El Ghazi KDB Bruno Son
    Martial Kane Wilson
    (Holding, Smith-Rowe, Bernardo)

    1. Forever In Our Shadow
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Looking at that I’m happy I have 9 with no free hit.

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

        Ouch, that bad?

        1. Forever In Our Shadow
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 10 Years
          3 years, 2 months ago

          I’ve got for free.

          Martinez
          Dier Dias Stones
          KDB Bruno Son
          Kane DCL.

          1. Wild Rover
            • 13 Years
            3 years, 2 months ago

            His team is fine. I doubt he would be playing FH if he was in your situation.

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

            Good for you. I built for GW19 so planned to FH this week anyway.

            1. clodhopper
              • 10 Years
              3 years, 2 months ago

              Me also

        2. Wild Rover
          • 13 Years
          3 years, 2 months ago

          He's not rating your team, he's bragging about his own. Ignore, it's fine. Can you afford Laca instead of Martial?

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

            Yeah, Laca is cheaper. Not really considered him as an option, feels like it could be chasing points. Martial I feel tends to sustain returns over a longer period whereas Laca has long spells of blanks and short spells of form. Thanks for your suggestion though.

            1. Wild Rover
              • 13 Years
              3 years, 2 months ago

              It's only for one week, not long term. Laca has done enough to keep his spot and they are home to Palace, Martial has Burnley away.

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

    Activate FH chip now or wait till deadline day in case of game/ gw cancelations, additions etc? Team value is pretty decent.

    1. Bobby Digital
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Wait

    2. Buck The Trent
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Unless you wanna capture the risers

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

      Wait

    4. It’s gonna Ben Mee
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Things can happen any GW you decide to FH. At least this one might have plenty of time to adjust. I activated.

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

    Anybody else have no idea what there free hit team is going to look like yet? Just know I only have 5 players and Brewster so I'm definitely doing it

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

      It is a sign that you are smart and think for yourself. As opposed to just trying to "cover" all the players with high ownership.

  19. Super John McGinn-
    • 11 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    Decided to not Free Hit this week and just build towards bench boost with a hit in 19 instead. Best transfer to make this week to get ready for BB19?

    Martinez
    Dias, Cancelo, Mitchell*
    KDB (C), Bruno, Grealish
    DCL

    Forster, Robbo, Dallas, Salah, Soucek, Bamford, Adams

    1 FT, 0.0 ITB

    1. dunas_dog
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Mitchell and DCL your only single week players in 19. With 0 in bank only suggestion is DCL to Watkins who also plays week 18 ( not best fixture though) and doubles in 19. Think I would take transfer into 19 and make 2 then

      1. Super John McGinn-
        • 11 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        Thinking either save this week and then do DCL + Mitchell + Forster > Rodrigo + James + Randolph/Adams + Coufal + Johnstone. Just deciding if I’d rather Watkins or DCL next gw

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

      I’m in a very similar position. Tossing up:
      Adams to Wilson for 18
      Getting an Arsenal DEF (Holding)

      1. Super John McGinn-
        • 11 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        Yeah that’s solid only thing is neither doubles for the Bench boost

  20. Ajax Hamsterdam
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    lacazette or wilson as one week punt? thanks

    1. Royal5
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Probably laca then

      1. Ajax Hamsterdam
        • 9 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        just concerned about his start. reckon he will ? thanks

        1. Royal5
          • 12 Years
          3 years, 2 months ago

          Can't bench him with that form imo. Finally Arsenal are looking better.

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

        I would punt on Laca as well

    2. Ajax Hamsterdam
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      thanks all 🙂

  21. jdp219
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    What would you do with this team, giving consideration to gw19 and beyond? Will FH in 18.

    McCarthy, Forster
    Chilwell, Targett, KWP, Coufal, Kilman
    Salah, KDB, Bruno, Grealish, Soucek
    DCL, Wilson, Bamford

    Do I need Son or Kane? Whenever either gets a return, it's usually a red arrow for me.

  22. Vazza
    • 3 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    I’m genuinely thinking about applying the Hokey Cokey strategy for Salah and De Bruyne and may not even cokey Salah back into the team

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

      This is currently what I'm planning got to decide whether to bring Salah in for Son in 19 or not.

    2. Forever In Our Shadow
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      I’m doing Salah to KDB 18. Son to Salah 19. Hokey Cokey me up.

      1. Eleven Hag
        • 6 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        No value tied up on Salah?

  23. EgyptianKing
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    Have 2 frees but considering pressing Bowen to Saka tonight to avoid changes in prices.

    Too risky given this season’s unpredictability or should I do it? 🙂

    1. Forever In Our Shadow
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      You want Saka for 19 too?

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

        Probably yes. Bowen has a great double but he’s been a nightmare pick for me, zero returns since I bought him.

        1. Forever In Our Shadow
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 10 Years
          3 years, 2 months ago

          Soucek the man you want for the double.

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

            Very nice budget option as well ofcourse!

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

      Foolish move, don’t do it mate

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

        Thanks for the advice!

        Any suggestion here?

        Martinez
        Dias - Cancelo - Dier
        KDB - Salah - Bruno - Son - Bowen
        DCL - Adams

        X, Mitchell - Brewster - Kilman

        0.0 itb, 2 FTs

        Cheers!

  24. SuperDan
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    Watkins or Antonio?

    1. It’s gonna Ben Mee
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Neither. Two different flavours of unreliable.

      1. Forever In Our Shadow
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        I like this comment, very articulate.

    2. Royal5
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      No thanks.

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

      I'll advise Watkins, but I will probably be bringing in Antonio. Risky and definitely reduced minutes, but the fixtures are superb and he has been great.

  25. Forever In Our Shadow
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    Cracks me up. Want to get on price rises on FH. Who cares. You only need 11 players. Maybe 1 cheap sub. Price rises mean squat.

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

      Thank you mate. Couldn’t have said that any better!!

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

      So what are the risks? Every game gets postponed? Not going to happen. If couple of games gets postponed FH will become more valuable as players not using it cannot get full playing XI.

      1. Forever In Our Shadow
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        No. We just play it if needed. My point is people flapping over 0.1. It’s nothing. Just wait.

    3. It’s gonna Ben Mee
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Of course it matters if you can’t get the eleven you want otherwise.

      1. F_Ivanovic
        • 8 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        The point is there's always alternatives and spending the max amount of money far from guarantees max points. There will be people trying to fit in Aubemayang who didn't even score tonight when they can save 6m by getting the likes of Smith Rowe, Saka or Martinelli in for instance. Sterling over KDB saves some money and could easily be the better option.

    4. Egg noodle
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Nonsense.
      You'll have at about a 0.5 advantage if you FH early.

      1. Egg noodle
        • 14 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        Especially when majority of your players are going to be man city, man United, arsenal...

  26. MagicMessi
    • 11 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    I know it's a bit late but SMITH ROWE what a beauty YaaaaaaaaaS get in finally greenesh arrows !!!! Happy 2021 !!

  27. Warby84
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    So tempted by WC only have 7 for next week with no free hit.. I could get at least 10 out with a lovely set up for 19.. Is it best to ride out the blank and not panic? My team is decent although..

    Martinez
    Dier Holding Dias Taylor Coufal
    son Fernandes (Soucek Salah Bissouma)
    Calvert-Lewin (Bamford Kane)

    1. Forever In Our Shadow
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Don’t spunk your WC. You will need it later on.

  28. William.gallant
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    Slightly confused by the FH price change rules:
    So once activated and if I remove a player from my team will that player then be unaffected by price rises until the end of the following game week?
    and if I say buy a player now he rises in value twice could I then sell him at the end of the week for a 0.1 price increase so I will effectively end the game week with more in the bank but same team?

    Any help would be grateful aha

    1. dunas_dog
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      I think if you play free hit then any price rises or falls will be applied to your week 17 players when you get them back in 19. Price rises in FH team players mean nothing.

      1. William.gallant
        • 5 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        okay thanks

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

        * the only reason to hit FH early is if you cannot afford team you ideally want because price rise imminent- but plenty players to choose from so should not be really be reason to hit button early

  29. Begbie.
    • 10 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    Do FH transfers contribute towards price changes? i.e if loads of people are taking out Salah for example, will that go towards him dropping or is it only genuine FT's that impact them? I wanna wait till just before the deadline to activate my FH but gonna be tricky if loads of people activate just now and the price changes go nuts between now and the 12th of Jan.