Scout Notes

Saïss back in the goals as Wolves’ defensive problems persist at Brighton

Brighton 3-3 Wolves

  • Goals: Aaron Connolly (£5.2m), Neal Maupay (£6.1m), Lewis Dunk (£4.8m) | Romain Saïss (£5.1m), Rúben Neves (£5.2m)
  • Own goals: Dan Burn (£4.3m)
  • Assists: Leandro Trossard x2 (£5.7m) | Nélson Semedo (£5.4m), Adama Traoré (£6.1m)
  • Bonus points: Trossard x3, Neves x2, Dunk x1, Maupay x1

DO AS THE ROMAINS DO

Romain Saïss‘ (£5.1m) Fantasy Premier League comeback got even better in Gameweek 17 as he scored his third goal of the season in a 3-3 draw with Brighton.

Willy Boly‘s (£5.4m) most recent injury has helped the Moroccan international reclaim his place in the Wolves side regardless of whether Nuno Espirito Santo deploys a back-three or back-four.

Saïss has now started each of the last six Premier League matches, adding goals in two of the last three.

However, prospective suitors for Saïss might be put off by Wolves’ recent defensive problems. 

They have now conceded in each of their last 10 Premier League games, their longest run without a clean sheet in the top flight under Nuno. That run comes after they secured four shut-outs in the opening seven Gameweeks this season.

It is clear that chopping and changing between a back-three and back-four has not helped matters, Max Kilman (£4.1m) owners suffering especially from the lack of consistency with just two 90-minute outings since Gameweek 11.

But, on top of missing Boly, Wolves have also felt the adverse effects of losing the screening abilities of Leander Dendoncker (£4.7m) in central midfield, the Belgian absent from the last four matches with a knock.

Against Brighton, their four-man back-line was reliant on Rúben Neves (£5.2m) and João Moutinho (£5.2m) protecting the defensive third through possession rather than their off-the-ball offerings – something hard to do against a Brighton side with such a heavy focus on moving the ball about themselves.

But Wolves now have 10 days between Premier League matches, which could allow Dendoncker and Boly some time to get back to full fitness and boost their clean sheet potential ready for appealing matches against Everton (home) and West Bromwich Albion (home).

SEA-YA-GULLS

By contrast, the fixtures for Brighton are quite menacing indeed.

They are one of only 12 teams with a Blank Gameweek 18 fixture but considering it is at Manchester City, interest in their assets is likely to be low indeed – especially with Spurs (home) and Liverpool (away) coming up in Gameweeks 21 and 22. 

 Nevertheless, Leandro Trossard (£5.7m) was a standout player for the Seagulls in their 3-3 draw with Wolves, producing two assists and securing maximum bonus for an 11-point haul.

The Belgian is by no means in a purple patch in terms of converting his displays into points, those two assists his first attacking returns since Gameweek 4.

However, the underlying numbers have been mildly encouraging for him over the last four matches, his total of 11 key passes the eighth-best among all midfielders over their last four matches.

Meanwhile, Neal Maupay (£6.1m) is in a strong position to reclaim the centre-forward berth at Brighton.

Danny Welbeck (£5.5m) missed out on a starting place for the second match in a row due to a knee injury and Aaron Connolly (£5.2m) came at half-time with a knock.

“We had a game on Sunday and one on Tuesday, one day in between the matches. Neal’s had a big workload.” – Graham Potter

“We’re missing Danny Welbeck who still hasn’t recovered from a setback against West Ham.” – Graham Potter

That allowed Maupay to move forward from his central attacking-midfield role back into the striker position against Wolves, enabling him to win a quickfire penalty at the start of the second period.

Also with two goals in his last three for Brighton is Lewis Dunk (£4.8m). However, his colleague Adam Webster (£4.4m) can consider himself unfortunate not to have also found the net or registered a Fantasy assist.

He struck the crossbar with a second-half header before substitute Andi Zeqiri (£5.0m) skied the rebound.

Webster has actually registered more shots in the box than Dunk over the last four matches and is arguably more benchable for the upcoming tough fixtures Brighton face.

Brighton and Hove Albion XI (3-4-2-1): R Sanchez; Burn (Lallana 69′), Dunk, Webster; March, Bissouma (Pröpper 46′), White, Veltman; Maupay, Trossard; Connolly (Zeqiri 46′).

Wolverhampton Wanderers XI (4-2-3-1): Patrício; Aït-Nouri, Saïss, Coady, Semedo; Neves, Moutinho; Neto, Vitinha (Kilman 64′), A Traoré; F Silva (Otasowie 87′).

Lessons learned from FPL Gameweek 17

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  1. Right In The Stanchion
    • 4 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    That last 5 mins killed me.

    CS gone and Mahrez blocking Soucek points.

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

      how do you still have Mahrez?

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

        Pure apathy.

      2. Now I'm Panicking
        • 9 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        Hi Ali - I've got an FPL-related competition you might be interested in - can you drop me an email? Kurt-grohl@gmx.com

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

        Highly recommended Ali...

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

      Hard lines.

  2. The Frenchie
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    Wildcard, what do you think guys? 🙂

    Meslier - Steer
    Stones - Dias - Holding - Chilwell - Creswell
    Salah - De Bruyne - Bruno - Maddison - Smith-Rowe
    Kane - Bamford - Brewster

    GW18:

    /
    Stones - Dias - Holding - /
    De Bruyne - Bruno - Smith-Rowe - /
    Kane - Brewster

    / - / - / - /

    DGW19: Kane out / Vardy in

    Meslier
    Stones - Dias - Chilwell - Cresswell
    De Bruyne - Salah - Bruno - Maddison
    Vardy - Bamford

    Steer - Holding - Smith-Rowe - Brewster

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

      If Leeds gets postponed you have no keeper. Come on after last couple of weeks it's common sense especially on wildcard

      1. The Frenchie
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        I can downgrade Cresswell for Coufal and then I can afford a cheap goalkeeper..

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

          In that case it looks fine. I've owned Madds for a few weeks he's a nice differential

          1. The Frenchie
            • 7 Years
            3 years, 2 months ago

            Yes same, nice one ;-).

            Would you downgrade Chilwell for Dallas or Creswell for Coufal?

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

              I own Dallas and Coufal...think I'd lose Cressy and keep Chilly in your boat

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

        A possible Leeds postponement? Where's that from?

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

          As in because of Covid

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

            Oh, well, that goes for everyone, I figure. I thought you were specifically referencing something with Leeds.

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

              Nah bud, just in general. Pays to play safe atm and have a decent bench

  3. That Was Easy!
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    As I’m not using any chips, I’ll likely go Salah > KDB this week. Since both seem necessary for the double, should I be okay with losing both Kane and Son for a hit in DGW19? Only way to have them both for me.

    Imagine many are in a similar boat. Saving grace is Spurs won’t be captained and then have Pool the next week.

    Thoughts?

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

      Ditch them and get them back after. WC if you need to.

      1. That Was Easy!
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        Cheers. I’ll have 9 players for BGW18 and 11 DGWers for DGW19 with just one (-4). Quite happy with that.

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

      Same but will make move a soon as De Bruyne is due to go up, as I will have exact 3m for Son to Salah

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

      I’m doing son to Salah 19. Keeping Kane.

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

    Being a Justin and Cancelo owner with coufal on the bench has made today tough viewing

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

      I had Justin and Dias, Fulham postponement means I have Zouma in for Wood, quite a promising day left with 4pts

  5. andres
    • 12 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    so did Mitchell win back his spot or are there injuries in the Palace team?

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

      Not sure but i think it is his place to lose now.

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

    Where can I delete my FPL account? Lost at least 15 points to Sterling's shot to the post and Chelsea's goal. I hate this game.

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

      Don’t play it then

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

        ok

  7. THFC4LIFE
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    Is this worth the hit for gw18?

    Meslier Chilwell and Salah to Martinez Dias and Rashford?

  8. COLLIN QUANER
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    What tea bags does everyone use?
    I drink Tetley. I'm interested to see if there are any fellow Tetley drinkers?

    1. Now I'm Panicking
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Asda's own

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

        Animal

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

      PG

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

      o/

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

      Been on Yorkshire Tea Malt Brew lately.

      Tastes like you've been dunking biscuits in your brew....proper decent,

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

        That sounds tasty! Might give it a go.

    5. Calculated Risks
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Yorkshire tea. Has to be.

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

      Original Yorkshire Tea - the best

    7. The 12th Man
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Usually Yorkshire Tea but the Mrs got some Ringtons over Xmas.

      Close call but can’t beat Yorkshire and it’s half the price .

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

      Tetley. I have may parent ship it over to the EU

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

        my parents*

    9. Pompel
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Lipton for breakfast
      Pukka tea later in the day

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

      Barry’s

      1. Miguel Sanchez
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        Red or green?

    11. Supersonic Marv'
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Yorkshire tea here.

    12. Miguel Sanchez
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      PG at the minute

  9. Right In The Stanchion
    • 4 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    Toenail Clippings

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

      I don't mind a good scrap but this is very unimaginative

      1. El Presidente
        • 4 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        And getting really boring aswell....

  10. Mid budget coach
    • 4 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    I know KDB hauled but he didn't look sharp..he was kinda tired in that game considering all the ground Chelsea gave up. He used to be absolutely brutal on counters.. Sterling looked like the in form player

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

      From what I’ve seen on here over the last week, most people didn’t think he was a good option going forward. Now they’re all scrambling for him. Funny how this game works.

      1. Mid budget coach
        • 4 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        Time will tell one game week isn't a decider..my thoughts are Kdb needs a proper rest

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

          Which he gets now! For 12 days!

          1. Mid budget coach
            • 4 Years
            3 years, 2 months ago

            Fair point

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

            He’ll prob play in the Carabao cup and then a week off

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

          His score could have been nearly doubled had he scored that early 1 on 1 and Rodri’s header from his cross went in.

          Go without him though. Stick to your guns if you don’t think he’ll do well.

          1. John Terry’s dog
            • 3 Years
            3 years, 2 months ago

            Cause rest of game would have went exactly the same way had he scored first one of course.

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

              Could have been worse for Chelsea, yeah.

          2. Mid budget coach
            • 4 Years
            3 years, 2 months ago

            From a brilliant Sterling through pass remember

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

        Shh i'm quietly hoping they scramble and he blanks. Got him in for a couple weeks, sold him a few weeks ago and haven't looked back. Not the same player of last year

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

      Lets face it, it was only Chelsea.

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

      But he was running all over the place today. That said, he's looked tired all season. Still, hard to sell if today was a sign of things to come.

    4. Pep bites Kun
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Watched the game. KDB was quite forward and threatening, but not as sharp as is his past form. Liked the look of him though, getting into dangerous positions against a (past) good form Che def. Liked Sterling for the same reasons. It's always going to be a more difficult gauge v Che. Looking forward to the opposition ahead, I reckon they looked sharp enough to win comfortably

      1. Mid budget coach
        • 4 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        They definitely have nice fixtures ahead.

  11. Calculated Risks
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    Only 38 points this week...but how many points will I get this week from my last few players?

    Salah captain, Mane, Robbo, Adams (Coufal on bench with 6 if 1 doesn't play)

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

      I'd expect atleast 30-40 from the first 3 including cap.

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

        I've been thinking 30 ish myself. Hopefully not too wishful thinking

    2. El Presidente
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Depends on Salah. If he blanks....

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

    My current team for bgw18:
    Targett, Kilman
    KDB, Grealish, Bruno
    DCL, Wilson
    Blanks: McCarthy, Forster / Chilwell, Coufal, KWP / Salah, Soucek/ Bam

    2FTs, 0.3itb
    1) McC, Chilwell > Martinez, Cancelo/Stones (and hope Kilman plays)
    2) Play FH even if it means losing that second transfer

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

      1

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

    Hi ppl I would appreciate some advice please for dgw19 here’s my current team. I’m planning to bench boost in that week too.

    McCarty Forster
    Robertson stones Dallas cancelo coufal
    Son grealish Fernandes salah soucek
    Kane bamford Davis

    I would ideally like to get de Byrne in if possible and I’m thinking the following

    A- Kane grealish > de Byrne Watkins/Adams -4
    B- grealish Davis > raphina Watkins/Adams -4
    C- stick with what I got
    D - any suggestions

    Thanks

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

      A

  14. The Frenchie
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    Dallas or Chilwell?

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

      Dallas and use the funds elsewhere

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

    Woukd you do Balbuena, Son and Kane to Dias, KDB and Watkins - 8 in BB19?

    1FT 0.2itb
    Martinez
    Holding Robbo Cancelo
    Son Bruno Salah Raphinha
    Bamford Kane Rodrigo
    (Johnstone Soucek Coufal Balbuena)

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

    Guys, which combo to complete my DGW19 squad?

    Dias • Dallas
    KDB • Salah • Bruno • Son
    Bamford

    A. Martinez • Coufal • Targett • Sterling
    B. Martinez/Fab • Stones • Souček/Raphinha • Vardy
    C. Martinez/Fab • Shaw • Rashford • Antonio

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

      B

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

    Don't you think the bonus points system should be much more logical?
    CHO scoring a goal should not decide whether Foden gets 3 bps or KdB.

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

      I do think it should be in some way segregated a bit from actual returns yes.

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

      I’ve often thought they should do the 3 bonus to the official MOTM.

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

        Nooooooooo

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

          Not a fan?

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

        Bad idea. Why should Glenn Hoddle and Mcmanaman have any say on FPL points?

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

        I would like that MOTM would get max bonus and rest would be using bps system.

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

          Or make the bps system just better.

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

            who decides MOTM?

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

              Dunno but whenever I have seen the result I think it has been quite fair outcome.

  18. h3nh3n
    • 3 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    I’m currently working on a formula to help with the free hit team this gameweek. My current formula is:

    Points per match x Difficulty (found from FDR) / Price

    Any improvements to it? I’ve found it’s realitavely similar to the side I’ll line up with.

    Any available money at the end will improve my squad

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

      This is not a math/stats problem.

    2. Bonus magnet
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Don’t overthink this game mate

    3. Fred54
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      FDR is a crock of Bubz.

  19. ratski
    • 13 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    Anyone considering selling salah for KDB and running with that for the foreseeable?
    With kdb ‘s run in fixtures surely he can match

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

      When Mo scores a brace tomorrow you'll be posting the reverse. Stop knee-jerking.

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

      There are a few managers doing GW18 Salah to KDB and GW19 Son to Salah. I wouldn't go with Salah from DGW onwards

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

        Go without*

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

      i am strongly considering it. maybe keep money itb to reverse. not having the greatest season so feeling like taking a bit of a risk 🙂

    4. Ha.
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Yep, think it has to be done

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

        best way to look at it imo is how many times would you captain him in the weeks to come, and when he has great fixtures like home to brighton gw 22 do you have a very good captaincy option in your team to captain instead?

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

      Salah to KdB for 18
      Son to Salah for 19 (by selling DCL)

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

        think I'd rather lose Kane, but involves extra hit

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

          kane is a season keeper for me. great single fixture gw19 too and double coming soon.

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

            Have to choose between the two, and no value tied up + higher price tips the scale for me. Will most likely get him back if possible. But one alternative is ofc using FH in dgw19.

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

      KDB for Salah In 18 Son to Salah 19.

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

    If you had to buy two of these, who would you buy?

    A. Dias
    B. Stones
    C. Cancelo

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

      AC

    2. h3nh3n
      • 3 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Stones and Cancelo

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

      A

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

        * and C

    4. Ha.
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      AB

    5. Eze Really?
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      c and forget the rest

  21. Ha.
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    DCL > Laca (-4)?

    Y/N

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

      Yes

      1. Eze Really?
        • 9 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        why

    2. Casual Player
      • 3 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      N

  22. jimmyabs1987
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    I need 21 points from Salah and Robbo tomorrow to go through in cup, can it be done?

    He benched Grealish and holding and they coming in because he picked Buur for wolves in his starting lineup and Jiminez...I mean just great

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

      Meanwhile my Cup opponent has Rodrigo (c)

    2. The 12th Man
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Of course.

    3. Eze Really?
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      no

    4. Eze Really?
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      The cup is the most stuid thing going

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

      Possible but will be tough. Would need at least 1+1 Salah and Robbo cs.

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

    Asked the same couple of days back but let's see today's reactions. Any reason to delay pressing FH and start making transfers? For example covid outbreak, PL pause etc.

    1. Party time
        3 years, 2 months ago

        I believe the games will go ahead even though it is a risk to activate the FH now. Just think it is worth it for my team in gw 18

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

      If McCarthy has Covid, why have FPL only yellow flagged him as a 75% chance of playing? Makes no sense. Surely he is out.

      1. Skonto Rigga
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 6 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        Flags are for the following Gameweek/match. COVID news didn't break till after the GW17 deadline had passed, so the 75% is for DGW19, which he *should* be back for providing he doesn't have a nasty dose a la Lascelles/Saint-Maximin.

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

          Oh yeah of course.

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

        Maybe only newspaper’s but not yet official statement from the club

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

      people on wc who is your gk pairing ?

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

      Chelsea have not impressed me one bit recently, considering divesting of them until Lampard gets the tin tack. Chilwell > City defender worth a hit in DGW?

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

        not for me

    5. Casual Player
      • 3 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Want 5 points from Salah to stay alive in the cup. Happy to take the L to Bruno/Kane/Son captainers for that assist.

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

      Antonio or Adams for DGW 19? Both play twice

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

        Has to be Adams. Antonio will get one start max, if that

      2. Steve The Spud
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 4 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        Antonio

        To dare is to do

        1. Pep bites Kun
          • 7 Years
          3 years, 2 months ago

          Sounds like Dell Trotter 🙂 'Who dare's wins!'

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

        Antonio won't play both matches.

      4. Fantasydreamer
        • 6 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        I’m going Antonio

        1. Steve The Spud
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 4 Years
          3 years, 2 months ago

          Yep, fortune favours the brave

    7. MANGE TOUT RODNEY
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      I need Salah to score 12 or less to win my cup game.

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

        need just 3 points from Robo and Salah to win the cup game but never cared about cup games ever

      2. Casual Player
        • 3 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        I need 5 or more from him, so let’s split the difference.

        Here’s to Salah scoring exactly 12.

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

        Pretty safe bet assuming not as (C)

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

      People's rough with the smooth this week should be good....

      1. Fred54
        • 9 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        I genuinely can't even remember what my moves were. ¯\(°_o)/¯

      2. Steve The Spud
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 4 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        James to tierny turned out ok