Scout Notes

Pogba making case for FPL inclusion as United face more appealing fixtures

FULHAM 1-2 MAN UNITED

  • Goals: Ademola Lookman (£5.0m) | Edinson Cavani (£7.8m), Paul Pogba (£7.7m)
  • Assists: André-Franck Zambo Anguissa (£4.5m) | Bruno Fernandes (£11.3m)
  • Bonus points: Pogba x3, Zambo Anguissa x2, Cavani x1

POG IN THE WHEEL

Paul Pogba‘s (£7.7m) latest Fantasy Premier League return has installed him on many a radar ahead of Gameweek 20.

The Frenchman netted the winner in Manchester United’s 2-1 victory at Fulham on Wednesday night and has involved himself in three goals since Gameweek 17.

No member of Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s squad has matched Pogba’s attacking returns over the last four matches, in which he has produced an average of seven points.

By comparison, the more expensive Bruno Fernandes (£11.3m) has a goal, assist and five points per game during that period and Marcus Rashford (£9.6m) has a solitary assist to his name.

“I would like to say so (Pogba is at his fittest and most focused). He is happy, physically in good shape and we know all about his talent. Today we played him in midfield and it was worth it.” – Ole Gunnar Solskjaer

Whether Pogba can sustain this form beyond Double Gameweek 19 is certainly worth monitoring.

It must be noted, pinning down his favoured position in Manchester United’s formation remains a challenging prospect.

After starting on the left-hand side of attacking midfield against Aston Villa and Burnley, he has returned to the holding roles for the last two matches.

And some cynics might point out that his stunning out-of-the-box goal at Craven Cottage came from his only shot of the game.

DEFENSIVE POTENTIAL?

According to the Fantasy Football Scout Season Ticker, no team has better fixtures for defensive potential over the next six Gameweeks than Manchester United.

They face Sheffield United (home), Arsenal (away), Southampton (home), Everton (home), West Bromwich Albion (away) and Newcastle (home) between now and Gameweek 25 – encouraging indeed.

Their preparation for that run of matches has been relatively positive. Since Gameweek 16, only Arsenal (four) have more clean sheets than Manchester United (three).

However, their start at Fulham might have worried owners of Harry Maguire (£5.4m), Luke Shaw (£4.8m) and Aaron Wan-Bissaka (£5.4m).

With the Red Devils producing some sloppy passing and poor defending early-on, the Cottagers exposed their high line in the fifth minute when Ademola Lookman (£5.0m) ploughed through the middle to open the scoring.

And some might argue that United’s defence is not as strong without Victor Lindelöf (£4.8m) next to Maguire, the centre-back missing out at Craven Cottage.

“(Lindelof) is not bad, it’s still his back we’ve got a few issues with, I felt it was better he stayed home, trained a bit and can be ready for the weekend,” – Ole Gunnar Solskjaer

TAKE A LOOK

A third Premier League goal of the season for Lookman is sure to increase attention on the player for differential potential.

His Wednesday-night opener was his second attacking return of the last three matches and it is possible he could find himself deployed out-of-position from now on.

With Aleksandar Mitrović (£5.5m) still fit enough only for cameo appearances from the bench and Bobby De Cordova-Reid (£5.3m) missing out through suspension, Scott Parker used Lookman as the centre-forward in a 3-4-2-1 formation.

“(Deploying Lookman through the middle) worked to a tee in the first goal. His finishing was deadly. I thought that worked well. He’s vital, everyone has seen he is quality and he proved that tonight. For sure (Lookman will relish the pressure). He needs to relish. A young player who is thriving and getting a run he’s not had over the last couple of years. Huge player and he’s going to be a difference-maker for us.” – Scott Parker

His positioning is, of course, something to monitor in the next few matches although some Fantasy managers could benefit from jumping early.

When sorting the Season Ticker by attacking potential over the next six Gameweeks, Fulham rank second best with Brighton (away) and West Bromwich (away) their next two opponents.

Fulham XI (3-4-2-1): Areola; Adarabioyo, Andersen, Aina (Mitrović 83′); Bryan, Reed, Zambo Anguissa (Lemina 79′), Tete; Cavaleiro (Kamara 71′), Loftus-Cheek; Lookman.

Manchester United XI (4-2-3-1): de Gea; Shaw, Maguire, Bailly, Wan-Bissaka; Fred, Pogba; Martial (McTominay 85′), B Fernandes (Matić 90+5′), Greenwood (Rashford 85′); Cavani.

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1,587 Comments Post a Comment
  1. sergioaguero67
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    Which team players should we aim at getting in the next few gameweeks?
    Keeping the DGWs in mind
    Aston Villa would be one
    Discuss.

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

      City and Villa games in hand

    2. F4L
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Leicester , Chelsea maybe if they could find some form.

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

      There’s a good article on exactly this posted earlier today on site.

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

    So KDB normal captain outscores Salah TC... Can't make it up 😀

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

      Mafs

  3. DARE TO BISCAN
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    How many bonus points for Pope?

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

      21 ....

      Ohhhh I mean 3 🙂

    2. sergioaguero67
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      all 3

    3. bitm2007
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      He wasn't even man of the match !

      1. DARE TO BISCAN
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 5 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        That wasn't even the question.

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

    😆
    😆

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

      🙂
      🙂
      🙂

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

      Buuuuhuuuuu buhhuuuuuu..

  5. Cok3y5murf
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    I don't think Salah is relevant in FPL anymore...

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

      I'm thinking about selling him instead of injured KDB 😆

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

        Haha

  6. elwardio
    • 12 Years
    3 years, 2 months ago

    FT Liverpool 0 ZWD 5

  7. Party time
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Salah blanked 5 games in a row!!!

      ZWD is a legend!

    • diesel001
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Liverpool need to drop Firmino now. You can't keep missing the chances he gets and expect to win games.

      Play Salah up front and put one of Ox, Shaqiri, or Minamino on the right until Jota is back.

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

        Agree

      2. Give The Todd Some Love
        • 12 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        They dropped him today?

        1. diesel001
          • 7 Years
          3 years, 2 months ago

          For Origi. Just as useless. Put Salah up front.

          1. Give The Todd Some Love
            • 12 Years
            3 years, 2 months ago

            Can't argue with that. They need Jota back more than anything imo

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

        Bring back Brewster 😆

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

        They need to drop the absolute snail Thiago and bring some tempo back in their midfield. Their front 3 arent suited to his labored passing style which slows everything down to a crawl

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

        Salah isn't the answer. He has one finish and it's a curler from the right which is on;y on target 30% of the time.

    • bitm2007
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Has anybody else's team still not scored a goal this DGW?

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

        Still no goals here but managed to scrap up to 95, it's like watching Geoff Boycott bat to a drab century (hopefully).

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

        Ouch

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

      6 points clear.

      GGMU now and forever

      1. Evil Greg
        • 14 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        Unfortunately City are gonna win the league but would be nice to finish above Liverpool for our progression.

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

          Why doubt it bro if we keep believing you never know

          Just to see these get put back in there place is amazing

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

            Because he lives in the real world maybe ?

          2. Evil Greg
            • 14 Years
            3 years, 2 months ago

            I will always hope mate!!

    • Evil Greg
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      All jokes aside, this is probably the kick up the backside Liverpool needed. Sell at your peril!

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

        Hahahahhahahahahahahah

        We said the same after Southampton

      2. Charlie&TheLads
        • 9 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        Ah yeah there is no need for Fenway Sports to sell up just yet.

    • Duke Silver ☑
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      So the spell is lifted now right?

      1. Evil Greg
        • 14 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        Yeah buddy

    • Brosstan
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      How long before Liverpool supporters claim the home undefeated record is still going because it doesnt count without fans?

      1. Evil Greg
        • 14 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        Hahaha that's funny

    • Boomerang V
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      81 points with only Martinez to go.

      Doubled my rank from 6k to 12k so far 🙁

      1. bitm2007
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        82 - 4 here.

      2. Coys96
        • 6 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        70 here. 2 left but have played 29... dreadful 🙁

        1. Coys96
          • 6 Years
          3 years, 2 months ago

          played 25 even

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

        My heart bleeds :'(

    • Sun Jihai
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      123 points for Mark! That BB though!

    • Salarrivederci
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      KDB + Holding -> Cancelo + Maddison (-4) will probably be my moves.
      Left with 5.0 ITB. Nothing worth a hit right? Looking to FT my way into a DGW26 BB squad. TC, BB and FH left to play.

      Play Coufal, Smith Rowe or Cavaleiro?

      Martínez
      (C)ancelo - Dias - Stones - AWB
      Salah - Bruno - Maddison - Cavaleiro
      Kane - Antonio

      (Areola, Coufal, Smith Rowe, Brewster)

    • Ibralicious
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Are loads going to ship out Salah now with 3-4 tough fixtures until GW 24?

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

        Struggling for options!

    • Make Arrows Green Again
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Well.

      Ooh ee ooh ah ah ting tang walla walla bing bang

      That is all.

      1. The Sociologist
        • 5 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        Niceeee

    • Art Vandelay
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      I feel I've massively got away with it this GW.

      No Chip used, No Bruno, No Salah and, barring any fireworks tomorrow, will end up with a solidly above average score.

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

        Well done

        1. Art Vandelay
          • 13 Years
          3 years, 2 months ago

          Just incredibly fortunate on this occasion.

      2. DA Minnion (Former great)
        • 11 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        Can't see any fireworks tomorrow. Saturday maybe.

    • Gudjohnsen
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      KDB, Salah to Gundgogan, Grealish for -4?

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

        I'm thinking of selling Grealish, doesn't take any set pieces anymore

    • Fudgy
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Wood you utter disgrace

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

        this. should have bullied barnes to get the pen

    • Simon69
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      I'd say fourth is a "false position" for Liverpool 😉

      1. how now brown cow
        • 9 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        Everton 2 pts behind with 2 in hand.

        1. Simon69
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 11 Years
          3 years, 2 months ago

          The people's eyebrow fast approaching

      2. bitm2007
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        True. Pool will be 7th if teams behind them win their games in hand.

    • DA Minnion (Former great)
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      At last in this game week I can breath. Didn't do any chips at all whilst all around me in my mini league played all sorts. Saturday night now with three villa could be enjoyable.

    • makisss99
      • 3 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      My midfielders are Salah,Bruno,Grealish,Foden,Soucek so Salah to Son or Maddison?

      1. The Riders of Mohan
        • 9 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        Foden + Soucek > Gundogan + Tielemens/Barnes?

    • Coys96
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Did a thread on city assets when KDB isn't playing... check it out if u want

      https://twitter.com/CoysFPL/status/1352352986257829890

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

        Cheers mate, will have a read of that in a bit

      2. Make Arrows Green Again
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        Nice cheers

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

        Thank you 🙂

      4. Duke Silver ☑
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        Nice one mate but wtf is that Mahrez gif 😆

        1. Coys96
          • 6 Years
          3 years, 2 months ago

          Oh dear 😀

      5. ZLNR
        • 8 Years
        3 years, 2 months ago

        Undecided whether to triple up or nah. Gundogan or Stones to decide on too

        1. Coys96
          • 6 Years
          3 years, 2 months ago

          Triple up imo. Stones of those 2

    • Sun Jihai
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      This Salah set-up reminds me of when people were selling overpriced KDB after blanking against WBA and NEW and with a tough FDR Chelsea to come

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

        You calling a goal and assist against Spurs

    • Naby K8a
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Funny things is Liverpool haven't been unlucky not to score. The style of play is turgid. Long balls under no pressure constantly. No plan

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

        They're missing you mate.

    • CheesyZoot
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      115 points with BB, WC and TC intact

      Grealish + Martinez to go

      Happy days 😀

    • BenDavies
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Love how the interviewer has to tell Barnes how he should be feeling about a game of football

    • Gudjohnsen
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 2 months ago

      Salah should have buried that chance when Gini teed him up.