Scout Notes

Kane and Son proving difficult to sell ahead of Double Gameweek 19

SPURS 3-0 LEEDS

  • Goals: Harry Kane (£11.0m), Son Heung-min (£9.7m), Toby Alderweireld (£5.4m)
  • Assists: Steven Bergwijn (£7.0m), Kane, Son
  • Bonus points: Kane x3, Son x2, Alderweireld

It may be a new year but the lethal Harry Kane (£11.0m)and Son Heung-min (£9.7m)combination once again proved devastating, as Tottenham beat Leeds 3-0 to end a four-game winless streak.

By linking up for Spurs’ second of the afternoon, their goal-assist partnership has reached a tally of 13 – already the joint most fruitful Premier League duo in a single campaign and by only their 16th game.

New father Kane scored a penalty after 29 minutes when Steven Bergwijn was fouled by Ezgjan Alioski (£4.5m) around the 18-yard line. Then, minutes after both going down with knocks, Kane and Son began 2021 like they ended 2020.

Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg (£4.9m) won possession in midfield and gave the ball to Kane. The striker then clipped in a cross that was met at the near-post by Son, converting past Illan Meslier (£4.6m) for his 100th Tottenham goal.

“The players understood how to close the door to the danger and how to explore some fragilities in the way they play that can be exposed. I don’t say a very good performance, I say a good performance and very important three points.” – Jose Mourinho

KANE AND SON: STILL IN BUSINESS

The recent form of both had coincided with Spurs’ poor December, as Son and Kane blanked in the previous two and three games respectively.

It may have also concerned FPL managers that both had been heavily out-performing their season’s expected goal involvement (xGI) numbers. Additionally, the South Korean international’s six goal attempts from the last five Gameweeks had been bettered by the likes of Rodri (£5.4m), Luka Milivojevic (£5.6m) and Conor Gallagher (£5.5m).

Yet here, albeit against a Leeds side that promises goals at both ends, the two had several promising opportunities. Early on, the two combined down the left-hand side, where the ball ricocheted back to Kane and a left-footed shot that sailed over the bar.

In the second half, Son cut inside from the left in plenty of space but hesitated to the point of not even shooting. He later set up a big Bergwijn chance where the right-footed shot was saved by Meslier, followed five minutes later by another save that denied Kane from a tight angle.

Both Son and Kane were popular Gameweek 17 captaincy choices for a reason. Kane is now in double-figures for both goals and assists, with Son notching his seventh double-digit haul of the campaign. 

They also take part in one of the five Gameweek 18 matches and, although they only play once in the following week of doubles, it is away to bottom side Sheffield United. When devising a chip strategy, getting rid of these whilst blindly chasing those with two matches might prove hasty.

REGUILON MISSES OUT

Jose Mourinho had never faced Leeds before but, because Wednesday’s match against Fulham was postponed due to positive coronavirus (COVID-19) test results, his players entered proceedings with a six day rest since conceding the late equaliser against Wolves.

Two changes were made to the side, including Sergio Reguilon (£5.7m) being named as a substitute and missing out on a clean sheet – Spurs’ first since the four of Gameweeks 8 to 11. 

Toby Alderweireld was the other change and he didn’t miss out on it, also nodding home the third goal from a Son corner. Matt Doherty (£5.7m), sent off in stoppage time after picking up his second yellow card, brought in just three points. He will miss the EFL Cup semi-final against Brentford.

“We suffered a goal from a set-piece and in the game we created 10 chances but didn’t score any goals, our opponents created 12 but scored three. For me the fundamental difference was the efficiency and the fact their offensive game came about through errors we could have avoided.” – Marcelo Bielsa

BOX OFFICE LEEDS

Kalvin Phillips (£4.9m), however, will be absent for Leeds’ next league match after being booked for the fifth time this season. That will be the first of their two Double Gameweek 19 fixtures, arguably denting the appeal of assets in all departments for the bumper round of fixtures.

This will, of course, be a blow to Marcelo Bielsa too, after managing to name a virtually-unchanged side on the past six occasions – only replacing the injured Liam Cooper (£4.3m) with Pascal Struijk (£3.9m) three games ago.

Leeds side weren’t deterred by the third goal, controlling the rest of the match in the same positive way they started it. Left-back Alioski found himself in the penalty area after just four minutes, as his shot hit the side netting. On the other flank, popular pick Stuart Dallas (£4.8m) was constantly getting into the box from the other side.

“In the second half, of the second half, we started to dominate again. We had a good offensive production.” – Marcelo Bielsa

ENTICING DOUBLE GAMEWEEK 19

Despite Phillips’ absence from the Brighton match, Dallas is still highly appealing ahead of facing the Seagulls and Southampton in the Double Gameweek. 

The Northern Ireland international produced a 12-point haul at West Brom and only Kurt Zouma (£5.8m) has scored more than his three goals in 2020/21.

Wildcard and Free Hit managers will also be looking at cheap winger Raphinha (£5.5m). He had the most shots of all midfielders in the preceding six matches and is always looking to get involved. In the first half, his left-footed in-swinger cross found Patrick Bamford (£6.6m), whose header went over the bar.

Bamford looked bright in the first half. Owned by 49.3% of FPL managers, he is the game’s standout cheap striker, whose ten goals and five assists make him the third highest-scoring FPL striker.

Tottenham Hotspur XI (4-2-3-1): Lloris; Doherty, Alderweireld, Dier, Davies; Hojbjerg, Winks (Sissoko 76’), Ndombele (Lucas Moura 78’), Bergwijn, Kane (Vinicius 87’), Son.

Leeds United XI (4-1-4-1): Meslier; Dallas, Ayling, Struijk, Alioski (Shackleton 64’); Phillips; Raphinha, Klich, Rodrigo (Hernandez 65’), Harrison (Poveda 61’); Bamford.

Lessons learned from FPL Gameweek 17

FPLMarc Newcastle fan that spends far too much time thinking about FPL.

894 Comments Post a Comment
  1. MoSalad
    • 10 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    WC18 draft:

    Martinez (Johnstone/Areola)
    Dias/Cancelo, Maguire/AWB, Lowton (Dallas, Coufal)
    Fernandes, Rashford, KDB, Saka (Salah)
    McGoldrick/F Silva/Benteke, Watkins (BamBam)

    For 19: Saka & £5.5m forward whoever I decide to Romeu & Antonio for a cheeky DGW punt,

    What are peoples thoughts?

    I’ll get Son back in for Rashford and downgrade bench over the next few weeks of course and still a few players decisions to make.

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

      What's your TV? Looks pretty good

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

        Was £104.8m but lost a fair bit shipping out players I had with a lot of value. I’m stuck in a ML and need some differentials now.

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

          Personally I think it’s too early to look for mini league differentials. Keep focussing on who’s more likely to pick up points and think about differentials closer to the end of the season.

  2. n14mul
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    Morning,

    Anyone shed any light to why podence wasn't in the squad yesterday?

    1. Captain Vantastic™
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Minor calf injury

      1. n14mul
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 6 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        Thank you

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

    Bottomed

    Would you FH this?

    Cancelo Stones Dier
    KdB Bruno Son Rashford

    Brewster Burke and Davis ( expecting just 2-3 points here).

    1. King Kohli
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      No way

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

      How did you end up with that forward line!?

      No, don't free hit.

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

        Been playing with a premium defence and a single forward since WC ( Jesus then Bamford).
        Working pretty well till now.

  4. King Kohli
    • 11 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    Which of these is a better pick for gw 19 onwards?

    A. Vardy
    B. KDB

    Both have good fixtures before and after the double

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

      KDB. Beautiful fixtures from 18 -22

      1. King Kohli
        • 11 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        But he hasn't really performed this season and City have been content with scoring 1-2 goals per game.

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

          Watching the matches it never felt like they are content with 1 or 2. It wasn't as if they sat back after scoring two. Just that they were not very good finding the defence splitting pass/finish.
          I expect them to turn it around at home against weaker sides.

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

      I really like Vardy, also save yourself 1.4 is it?
      Don't underestimate what you can do with that extra $.

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

      A

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

      Vardy

  5. Gabbiadini
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    Not FH myself, I'm not exactly across who is/isn't playing, to save me the time of looking through all the fixtures, how many can you field?

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

      *reply fail, bottom of the previous page*

  6. S.Kuqi
    • 11 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    Is Aguero still good option next two gws or am I just too sentimental?

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

      I would like to see something first.

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

        before I even considered*

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

      Living in the past

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

      Depends on gametime tonight

    4. Balls of Steel
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Too fragile to consider atm, Torres more likely to start as false nine imo!

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

    So with only 3 players for gw 18 and 13players for gw 19, i go with my plan to fh 18 and bb 19.
    Should i activate My freehit now or wait?

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

      should've already activated it if you are so certain of your use, you've probably already missed some price rises.

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

        Who cares about price rises when on fh. You can only have 11 players so the bench bar maybe 1 cheap sub is enough.

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

          Would maybe have someone reasonable on the bench in case of last minute match cancelations

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

      Wait, covid and all that

  8. Lucky Z
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    Guys, which combo for DGW19?

    A. Souček or Raphinha + Vardy
    B. Targett + Sterling

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

      A

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

      A Didnt read B.

  9. Bumbaclot
    • 13 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    Would you guys free hit with 7 players? Or just ride it out?

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

      Keep it, can you get to 8 playing or is 7 after a trade?

    2. Fit of Pique
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Depends which 7.

      If you most of KDB, Son, Kane, Grealish, Martinez and a City Def then you'll likely be fine.

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

        I have 5 of them, no KDB.
        But I can get to 9 starters so holding the FH.

        1. Fit of Pique
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 8 Years
          3 years, 2 months ago

          I have 5 of those names too.

          I can get to 10 with FT and also holding FH.

          Also no KDB - my main worry for the BGW, but while his ownership remains around 20-25% I can live with it

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

    Thoughts on FH team - 0 itb

    Leno, (4.0)
    Holding, Shaw, Clark (Mitchell, Bernardo)
    KDB, Bruno, Son, Rashford, Smith-Rowe
    Kun, Kane (Davis)

    1. QuintonFortune25
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Find a way to get a City defender in

      1. QuintonFortune25
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        Maybe Shaw to Stones, can you downgrade any bench players even more to fund the extra 0.1?

        1. daitheboot
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 12 Years
          3 years, 2 months ago

          Can get a Burnley defender in for 4.4? Shaw to Stones? Mmm?

  11. S.Kuqi
    • 11 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    In bgw / dgws there is always one random hero who gets double digits.

    Probably Auba in gw18 and Dawson in gw19

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

      I don't think Dawson plays both fixtures in gw19.

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

        Maguire and Creswell in GW 19 and El Ghazi in GW 18 imo. Neto is a good shout as well.

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

          Only because they are in your team? But they are good shouts. 😉

  12. ⚔★Vibudh★⚔
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    As part of my BB plan, I'll have to bench 1 of Rodrigo and Soucek every week post the DGW, is that too much of a headache or is that fine?

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

      Why can't you trade one after gw19?

      1. ⚔★Vibudh★⚔
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        I'll also have Mendy+Martinez as GK's...

        I could trade one but just feel like there will be other problems in the team but yeah maybe Rodrigo to Brewster to fund some upgrade later

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

          yeh initially it is not a problem but I would think using that funds on the field soon rather than later would be the go.

    2. QuintonFortune25
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      If anything it's wise to have a strong bench option with COVID potentially postponing matches

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

        That is true, but Mitchell and ESR look really good basement playing options ATM.

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

      Once your bb is done you can have the cheapest bench going. Ditch one and upgrade else where. Get the money on the pitch especially with all the premium options there are this season.

      1. The Seagulls and the Trawle…
        • 6 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        This season a proper bench is much more needed than in the past amid all the game cancelations/reschedule

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

    Why didn’t Regulion play? Seems too risky to keep thanks to these rotations.

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

      covid breach.

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

      Broke Mourinho's trust in him.

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

        What do you think going forward

        1. Balls of Steel
          • 8 Years
          3 years, 2 months ago

          Hard to know really, Davies has played 3 of the last 4 now so I'd be dubious about Regulión's place in the first 11.

  14. QuintonFortune25
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    With 2 transfers (-4pts) I can get 10 players for this week, but is the team strong enough or would you suggest playing the FH?

    Martinez
    Stones - Dias - C.Taylor (hopefully fit) - Maguire
    Fernandes - Son - KDB
    Kane - Brewster

    C. Taylor and Brewster are main concerns, even if they do play its surely a 1 or 2 pointer. Cheers!

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

      Good enough for sure

    2. Balls of Steel
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Looks fine..

  15. patricio33
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    Pick one for GW 18:

    A. Zaha (away at Arsenal)
    B. Grealish (home to Spurs)

    1. QuintonFortune25
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      B

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

      B

    3. Balls of Steel
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      B , Villa more likely to score against Spurs

  16. Silver_and_Gold
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 3 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    Benjamin Mendy breached covid protocols hosting New Year's Eve party...
    https://twitter.com/City_Xtra/status/1345502516012855302

    1. L'Aeroplanino
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Cancelo nailed then

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

    For DGW 19:

    A) Stones, Soucek, Adams
    B) Dias, Romeu, Antonio

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

      A

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

      A

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

      A, all scoring options.

    4. ⚔★Vibudh★⚔
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      A

    5. Balls of Steel
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      A

  18. ⚔★Vibudh★⚔
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    Can get this after using my FT, would you FH this?
    Martinez
    Cancelo Stones Holding
    Son Fernandes (C) Grealish Riedewald (1-point)
    DCL

    Lack of City attacker scares me...

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

    People on Twitter spreading roumors that Che Adams won't play vs LFC, is it based on anything or is it just their wishful thinking because of Soucek on the bench?

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

      Hassenhuttl said in press something that he's feeling tired as he has to play all the games.

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

      To note with Hasenhüttl is that he won't start a player if they don't have the ability to play the full 90 minutes.
      Otherwise is already has a forced substitute, could be a bench cameo.

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

        Otherwise he*

  20. KLOPPS AND ROBBERS... the s…
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    Vardy to play both games in DGW19?

    Games only a few days apart

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

      My guess is yes, he had his rest

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

        Hopefully against the Saints 🙂

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

      He should, yeah.

    3. Balls of Steel
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Probably as Nacho is abysmal!

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

    Worth a FH? 1FT

    Martinez
    Dias Taylor**
    Bruno Son
    DCL

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

      have to with only 6.

    2. Balls of Steel
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Ya looks likely

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

      Yeah

  22. snouty375
    • 4 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    Which FH team do you guys prefer for next game week.
    A
    Leno
    Holding cancelo sais
    Grealish de bruyne Fernandes sterling saka
    Wilson kane

    Or

    B
    Leno
    Shaw cancelo holding
    Rashford son Fernandes sterling saka
    Kane lacazette

    1. Balls of Steel
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      B

      1. snouty375
        • 4 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        Thanks

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

      B has 4 Arsenal.

      1. snouty375
        • 4 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        Whoops! Thanks for spotting that one. Pickford in for Leno then

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

    Anyone who wasn’t going to FH now considering using it now with Arsenal picking up form at a convenient time?

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

      nope.

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

        How come? Would you FH this?

        Dias Stones
        Son Bruno Riedewald Grealish
        DCL Watkins.

        1FT

        1. Saka Punch
          • 5 Years
          3 years, 2 months ago

          Salah to KdB and you've got 9. Think that's fine tbh (get Salah back for Son in the double)

    2. Saka Punch
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      I thought about it but Palace will be tougher for them I think. West Brom totally collapsed last night

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

    Taylor -->

    (A) Alioski
    (B) Holding

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

      A for DGW
      No love for Lowton?

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

        Thank you - I did consider Lowton but Burnley have a tough run of fixtures.

        Alioski has a DGW in GW19 but a blank GW18, so ultimately has the same number of games as Holding, who has a single game in each of GW18 and GW19.

        The BGW/DGW is making me lose perspective!

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

    Have a feeling I’m just being paranoid but can someone advise what the situation is re. TV when on FH?

    I was on a TV of c. 104.5 for GW17. I know that I will get that team back for GW19. But now that I have hit FH, I have noticed my TV has been decimated to c. 103.0.

    I’m hoping this is just temporary and will revert along with the team?!

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

      Your team value in 19 will be the same as you did nothing to your gw17 players this week. Team value shown now is the players you have on FH, so if you sell a player who have risen in prise it will be lower.

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

        Thanks mate. That’s what I thought but got a shock!

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

    Justin with 25.7% ownership, since when?!

  27. Clinton19
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    Which defender to go to over from Taylor??
    I have cancelo,chilwell,cresswell,alioski. Budget is 5m

    1. Saka Punch
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      If Cancelo is ok for 18 I'd go with him for sure

      1. Clinton19
        • 5 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        Sorry I meant who to transfer in for Taylor, i already have cancelo

    2. Balls of Steel
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Stones..

  28. Tcheco
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    Horrible time for Bissouma to pick up his 5th yellow. I'm guessing plenty of players not planning on using a chip in 18 were counting on his 2 points. Hopefully a blessing in disguise as I just brought in Smith-Rowe for him & banked 0.1m

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

    23pts on my bench this GW. Think I preferred having Burke & Lamptey.

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

      22 here

  30. GS456
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    FH Thoughts guys?

    Leno
    Yedlin, Maguire, Cancelo
    Grealish, Son, Bruno, KDB
    Wilson, Kane, Lacazette

    Thanks