Scout Notes

How Burnley assets fared in audition for Double Gameweek 24

Burnley 1-1 Brighton

  • Goals: Johann Berg Gudmundsson (£5.4m) | Lewis Dunk (£4.8m)
  • Assists: Erik Pieters (£4.3m) | Pascal Groß (£5.8m)
  • Bonus points: Pieters x3, Gudmundsson x3, Dunk x2, Robert Sánchez x2 (£4.5m)

PREPARE FOR DOUBLE

Burnley produced a mixed audition for Double Gameweek 24 as they drew 1-1 with Brighton on Saturday.

A spirited second-half performance suggested they could provide Fantasy Premier League managers with attacking potential ahead of facing Crystal Palace (away) and Fulham (home).

However, the Clarets’ run of matches without a clean sheet extended to four in Gameweek 23, goalkeeper Nick Pope (£5.5m) recording just one over his last seven Premier League outings.

DOUBLE DEFENDERS

How Burnley assets fared in audition for Double Gameweek 24

This latest blank for Burnley’s defensive assets was not the best preparation for a favourable Double Gameweek schedule.

Despite mostly retaining control at against Brighton, Sean Dyche’s men were still stretched at points, even if those moments were rare.

Ben Mee (£5.0m) was pulled out of position in the 19th minute and earned a yellow card for chopping down Neal Maupay (£6.1m), a foul which was close to ending up in the penalty area.

And either side of half time, Aaron Connolly (£5.2m) was twice able to carve through the heart of Burnley’s midfield and, without much challenge from Mee or James Tarkowski (£5.3m) unleash efforts on goal which required Pope’s attention. 

But it was set pieces where Burnley really let themselves down on Saturday as Lewis Dunk (£4.8m) muscled his way to a free header in the 36th minute. Johann Berg Gudmundsson (£ was stationed on the far post but did not meet the effort in time to stop it finding the back of the net.

Between Gameweeks 18 and 22, the Clarets’ lack of defensive returns came with the mitigating circumstances of their opposition.

During that run, they faced Manchester United (home), West Ham (away), Liverpool (away), Aston Villa (home), Chelsea (away) and Manchester City (home) so there was certainly no shame in conceding 1.5 goals per match.

So to see Burnley fail to capitalise on the easing of their fixtures at the first attempt is a little discouraging.

THE HAND OF POPE

Meanwhile, Pope’s two-point score was his fifth match tally of three or fewer since Gameweek 19.

Unable to get that elusive eighth clean sheet of the campaign, Burnley’s goalkeeper also made just one save against Brighton, the first time he was unable to add an extra point for stops since the first match of Gameweek 19.

His last double-digit haul was against Liverpool in Double Gameweek 19 while two more were recorded Arsenal and Aston Villa earlier in the campaign.

And therein lies the trick with Pope’s Fantasy potential this season, when it has been no secret that his more explosive scores typically come in unfavourable match-ups rather than appealing fixtures.

In 12 matches against top-10 sides this season, Pope has made 61 saves. That is the highest total among all goalkeepers and, at 5.1 per game, is just shy of the threshold for a second save point.

However, in nine matches against sides inside the division’s bottom 10 at the time of writing, Pope has 25 saves. That’s a total bettered by 10 other goalkeepers and works out at just 2.5 per game, just short of the threshold for one additional save point.

Meanwhile, Charlie Taylor (£4.4m) is likely to remain out of the Double Gameweek 24 conversation considering he was unable to overcome his hamstring injury in time to face Brighton despite a positive update from Dyche.

“We will see with everything coming up and the schedule. These games keep on coming thick and fast. But there are encouraging signs from the players that they could be available for us soon.” – Sean Dyche

VYDRA KILLED THE RADIO STAR

Ahead of the Double Gameweek 24, there was a massive improvement in Burnley’s goal threat in their 1-1 draw with Brighton.

Coming into this fixture, the Clarets had suffered back-to-back defeats while not registering a shot on target in either game.

But at Turf Moor, they fired off 20 attempts on goal, 12 in the box and landed seven of them on target.

With Chris Wood (£6.2m) sidelined by a hamstring injury, Matej Vydra (£4.8m) was handed his third successive Premier League start, this time alongside the returning Ashley Barnes (£6.0m).

The Czech Republic international was by far Burnley’s greatest goal threat against Brighton, registering the most shots in the box (three) of any player and arguably unfortunate not to come away with an attacking return.

He got into space behind Joël Veltman (£4.3m) in the first half, laying off to Barnes, who blazed a decent chance over the bar.

Dwight McNeil (£5.7m) also took in a lay-off from Vydra but watched Robert Sánchez (£4.5m) bat away his effort in a fantastic performance by the Brighton shot-stopper that yielded a total of six saves and two bonus points.

“Sánchez did really well. Not just shots, but aerially as well he helped us out with a lot of the stuff that Burnley throw at you. He has got that ability to be a match-winner. The more he plays the better he will get.” – Graham Potter

Burnley XI (4-4-2): Pope; Pieters, Mee, Tarkowski, Lowton; McNeil, Cork, Westwood, Gudmundsson; Vydra, A Barnes.

Brighton and Hove Albion XI (3-4-1-2): R Sánchez; Webster (Lallana 75′), Dunk, White; Burn, Bissouma, Groß, Veltman; Mac Allister; Maupay (Trossard 62′), Connolly (Welbeck 62;).

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630 Comments Post a Comment
  1. Tinmen
    • 10 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Folks, is it worth -4 to swap Bellerin and Laca to Dias and Cavani?

    Would have to do it tonight ?

    1. Scots Gooner
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      I'd say yes, though Cavano could be a rotation threat.

  2. Collie01
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Only negative for Son with Kane back is the loss of pens.

    1. acidicleo
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      with sam's bus parking team sours may need penalty to score!!

      1. Collie01
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 6 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        'The Sours' would be a great name for a team managed by Jose.

  3. SADIO SANÉ
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    absolutely love a haul from a red flagged player, nothing better - come on Harry you can do it

  4. cruzex
    • 11 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Lookman or cavaleiro?

    1. marcos11
      • 3 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Lookman if any

  5. Bielsa's Blue Bucket
    • 12 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Please say a prayer for my mate Sween who benched Kane today.

    1. The Ilfordian
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      God give Sween the strength to survive the goal carnage by Kane and Son

  6. George Agdgdgwngo
    • 14 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Will Kane’s
    Price be protected?

    1. ivantys
      • 3 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Protected for one week

    2. R.C
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Yes

  7. -GK22-
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Yes held on to Kane and he starts! Fingers crossed he returns!!

  8. Kno
    • 13 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    So depending on how son/spurs look today does son -> rash make sense?

    Got 3 city / 2 everton / pope for the dgw and dont think I want any more

  9. Make United Great Again
    • 11 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    No point buying Kane back for Man City is there

    1. DARK SIDE OF THE LOON
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Naa. The week after that. If he looks good. In fact I have Son and I would be benching him next week.

    2. Sif
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Not even sure I want him for GW26, can spend the money elsewhere and make a far better bench boost team.

      1. George Agdgdgwngo
        • 14 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        Spurs have decent fixtures in gw26

      2. ClassiX
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 5 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        So far DCL, Watkins and Bamford are doing the business for me, so i agree with you - going to spread that 4m funds around (or save it for KDB return)

    3. Forza
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      No, and West Ham have some great defensive stats as well.

  10. LT10
    • 12 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Am I correct in thinking that if Spurs win their FA Cup game this week, they are likely to have a double GW in 26 of Burnley (home) followed by Saints (home)?
    If so, could call for a Kane TC.

    1. ivantys
      • 3 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      If they lose, they probably get Fulham in 26. Think both work.

      1. LT10
        • 12 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        Interesting, thanks.

    2. R.C
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Yes

    3. Make United Great Again
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Yes!

  11. ClassiX
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Was watching a "highlights" reel of Vinnie Jones and, in comparison to Soucek's red card yesterday, if Vinnie was playing today he'd basically be available to play every 4th game... 🙂

    1. diesel001
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Football has slowly, over the decades, been progressing to favour teams who keep more possession and make fewer tackles. Means lower chance of YCs, RCs, and conceding goals.

      1. ClassiX
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 5 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        I would also suggest that part of this is that given the hikes in wages and money paid for transfers, that the owners want their investments....er......players... protected...

  12. Ha.
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Removed Kane for a hit to go Salah (c) last week, and otherwise would’ve captained Bruno. Now he’s gonna haul. RIP.

  13. Je suis le chat
    • 10 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Can see Kdb (Kane de 1/4 back) assisting a Son hattie on super bowl Sunday.

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

      @TB12 I hope you're watching big man

      1. Je suis le chat
        • 10 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        Harry loves the American Footie, mates with TB.

  14. R.C
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Can't wait for KDB surprise return next GW

    1. The Ilfordian
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Or Aguero for the DGW

  15. DARK SIDE OF THE LOON
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Soucek's red basically was Mike Dean trying to provide some story to an otherwise uneventful/ boring game. Typical Mike Dean.

    1. The Ilfordian
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Wanted some coverage on MOTD. I liked Scott Parker’s response: soon players won’t need shinpads

      1. DARK SIDE OF THE LOON
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        I still don't understand how and why he is still allowed to officiate games.

    2. BeWater
      • 3 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Nothing good will ever come from Mike Dean walking to the pitch side monitor.

      1. DARK SIDE OF THE LOON
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        Nothing good will ever come out from him even existing near a football pitch!

    3. diesel001
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Lee Mason was VAR. Mike Dean was onfield referee.

      Same combo that Southampton don't want refereeing their games:
      https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/55922560

      Lee Mason is also the ref that Wolves don't want refereeing their games:
      https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/55566020

      1. DARK SIDE OF THE LOON
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        I seriously do not understand who takes a call on this. Or who decides who stays on the panel or not. I am sure there are much more informed people up there than us mere mortals. Or maybe not. Absolutely spoiling the joy of watching this beautiful sport.

        1. diesel001
          • 7 Years
          3 years, 1 month ago

          Agree. I would like to see Moss, Dean, Mason, and Coote kicked of the PL referee panel tbh.

          Some others such as Oliver, Taylor, Pawson make mistakes, but they are not as bad as the four named above.

          1. DARK SIDE OF THE LOON
            • 7 Years
            3 years, 1 month ago

            Absolutely agree. Disgrace.

      2. Old Man
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        Lee Mason is the worst referee in the Premier League. He ought to retire.

    4. Big boy Bowen
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      The thing is, Soucek was about to head in the winner from the free kick!

      1. The Ilfordian
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 6 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        Don’t! Losing the three points is bad enough

        1. St Pauli Walnuts
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 5 Years
          3 years, 1 month ago

          I had a tenner treble for 180 quid, that was the 3rd and last result needed. Soucek owner and Antonio captainer, quite the hat trick.

      2. DARK SIDE OF THE LOON
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        And Mike Dean with his cash ML H2H rival having Soucek in his team. Shrewd move.

      3. AC/DC AFC
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        I thought that at the time too.

        You do never know. Bonus points etc!

  16. Nightcrawler
    • 4 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Not Long before Son Cappers FEAST while non owners have Absolutely Nowhere to hide

    You will love to see it

    Oh yes YOU WILL!

  17. iL PiStOlErO
    • 4 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    What would you do here? Have 6 dgw players and don't want more, maybe some sgw player transfer?

    McCarthy Pope
    Cancelo Dallas Justin Coufal Lowton
    Sterling Salah Bruno Gundo Romeu
    Antonio Bamford DCL

    2ft, 2m itb

    1. Mike2795647
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Romeu to Raphina for double with week after

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

      Nothing to change here, could just prepare for the GW25 fixtures by doing Romeu to Raphinha

  18. Big boy Bowen
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    SCENES

  19. Collie01
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Does anyone know when the decision about Soucek suspension will be made? Thanks.

    1. ClassiX
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Thursday, I think (that's when Bednarek's appeal result was made public last week)

      1. The Ilfordian
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 6 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        That would mean he misses FA cup vs Utd. Do you think they’ll try and rush it through?

        1. ClassiX
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 5 Years
          3 years, 1 month ago

          Moyes will definitely push for an accelerated process. Not sure if the FA will appreciated being bum-rushed, though.

      2. tisza
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        For a Tuesday game

    2. Supersonic Marv'
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      It won't be overturned. They'll cobble together some nonsense to justify the decision.

      1. ‘Tis the Season
        • 5 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        rubbish. There is no doubt it will be rescinded

        1. Supersonic Marv'
          • 7 Years
          3 years, 1 month ago

          I wouldn't hold your breath.

        2. St Pauli Walnuts
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 5 Years
          3 years, 1 month ago

          I mean, there's obviously doubt.

    3. tisza
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Would guess around Tuesday. Ref report goes in then appeals committee looks at it.
      Bednarek & luiz decisions were announced Thursday

      1. Collie01
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 6 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        Thanks all

  20. R.C
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Kane is a very very big differential right now.

    Just 1% EO - if he gets a hattrick, owners will be in heaven

    1. Bobby
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Not if they don't have son! Double edged sword this

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

      Scary, all because Jose can’t be honest about things

      1. AC/DC AFC
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        Jose isn't playing fantasy football.

        1. DARK SIDE OF THE LOON
          • 7 Years
          3 years, 1 month ago

          Or he is. Transferred in and captained Kane.

          1. AC/DC AFC
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 8 Years
            3 years, 1 month ago

            He he he

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

          No but how often do players return a week from expected return date. Usually they return after, he lies about the extent of injuries clearly

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

            *return a week early

            1. AC/DC AFC
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 8 Years
              3 years, 1 month ago

              He isn't contracted to reveal everything in real time.

              Did you get caught out?

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

                Yes, for the second time this season, after the Son saga.
                Never happens with injuries for other players I have.

    3. Old Man
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Not if he's on the bench

  21. Jet5605
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    So do we expect Soucek's ban to be overturned?

    1. Supersonic Marv'
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      I'll be amazed if it is.

    2. AC/DC AFC
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Yes

    3. ‘Tis the Season
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      before the next gameweek

    4. Now I'm Panicking
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      No

  22. Totti
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    hope for a brace to my son captain

  23. Feed tha Sheep
    • 11 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    People with WC and TC left when is the best time to use WC?

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

      GW25

    2. DARK SIDE OF THE LOON
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      I have all the chips left. Will WC in 25, BB or TC in 26 based on fixtures and FH in 29.

  24. AC/DC AFC
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    If Kane looks good today and comes through the FA Cup match against Everton.

    Do you recommend a transfer in and ditch Antonio?

    Or hold for West Ham v Sheffield United at home?

    Kane and Co. away at Man City next Saturday.

    Also have DCL and Bamford who both have the double ups coming in gw24 and 25.

    1. DARK SIDE OF THE LOON
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Hold. Antonio plays SHU. Kane City.

    2. George Agdgdgwngo
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Hold Kane price protected

  25. Robman
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    hoping for 0-1 West Brom away win - to serve Mourinho right for his downright lies and bluffing about Kane's readiness to play. probably score a hattie now lol.

  26. jia you
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Almiron(C) Kane(vc) sickening!
    The slight doubt over him starting put me off and I changed to Almiron punt last minute... he's going to get 20+ in this game easy! Season over 🙁

    1. FPL_Motty
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 3 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      But almiron got 15pts what?

      1. Hazz
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 6 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        It's a joke

        1. jia you
          • 7 Years
          3 years, 1 month ago

          🙂

      2. jia you
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        yeah but Kane will score more... very frustrating

    2. A girl has no name
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Need a downvote button on this website.

    3. diesel001
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Didn't Almiron do okay? Better than Bruno?

    4. The Train Driver
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      You know you've linked your team right?

      1. jia you
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        hence easy (or should be I felt) to figure I was taking the piss

  27. George Agdgdgwngo
    • 14 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    I see most people planning to wc before gw26, but Probably down to bb chip.

    I haven’t got my bb chip, when is the best time to wc?

    1. diesel001
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Still got my WC, but don't give a fig about the BB chip. Will use my WC for long term gain rather than a one-week BB that has a low probability of success. I am looking at a GW30 WC personally. Some nice fixture swings for teams who will hopefully be coming into form.

      1. George Agdgdgwngo
        • 14 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        Who are the fixture swings for?

        1. diesel001
          • 7 Years
          3 years, 1 month ago

          Arsenal, Chelsea, Southampton, Wolves, West Ham

          1. George Agdgdgwngo
            • 14 Years
            3 years, 1 month ago

            Thanks

  28. Rik Waller
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Noob question maybe...
    Got DCL first on bench, but noticed Soucek scored a 0. When do those DCL sub points get added to my score?

    1. Starskyb
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 3 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      I did the same and we won't see those bench points I'm afraid buddy. Soucek played so sub doesn't come in.