Scout Notes

Ings back among goals but Saints lose again in final Gameweek 25 audition

SOUTHAMPTON 1-2 WOLVES

The FPL Round-up: 4
  • Goals: Danny Ings (£8.4m) | Ruben Neves (£5.1m), Pedro Neto (£5.7m)
  • Assists: Stuart Armstrong (£5.5m) | Nelson Semedo (£5.2m), Neves
  • Bonus: Neves x3, Ings x2, Armstrong x1

A magical winner from Pedro Neto (£5.7m) condemned Southampton to a sixth consecutive league defeat, as Wolves turned around a half-time deficit to win 2-1.

It was a poor first half for Nuno Espirito Santo’s side, going behind to a sensational Danny Ings (£8.4m) volley and failing to produce a shot on target. Yet an early second-half penalty – given for a Ryan Bertrand (£5.0m) handball – was converted by Ruben Neves (£5.1m), who then assisted Neto’s tormenting of Jannik Vestergaard (£4.7m) which ended with a powerful close-range shot that curled inside Alex McCarthy’s (£4.5m) far post.

“Players like Pedro [Neto], Adama [Traore] and Daniel [Podence], their games are based on one-v-one situations and when they have space and they can do their actions, they are very difficult to stop. But I’m pleased because it was a huge moment for us, a big, big moment that Pedro gave us.” – Nuno Espirito Santo

Wolves have been struggling to score all season, especially since the long-term injury suffered by Raul Jimenez (£8.2m) in November. Neto, as their only consistent goal threat, is certainly an FPL asset to consider after steadily amassing an impressive five goals and six assists.

SAINTS’ MULTIPLE DOUBLE GAMEWEEKS

Upcoming announcements could possibly gift Southampton with three consecutive Double Gameweeks. It’s just that they are in dreadful form, with their run of defeats including a 9-0 massacre at Manchester United and a failure to equalise against the nine men of Newcastle United.

Ings had seemingly stopped the rot, declaring love to his FPL ownership by scoring a beautiful Valentine’s Day volley. Stuart Armstrong (£5.5m) carried the ball down the left blank and crossed it onto the perfectly crisp technique of Ings’ right foot.

The 28-year-old also scored when these two sides met in the FA Cup 72 hours previously. Popular at the season’s start due to his 22 goals of last season, Ings had bagged five this time until a Gameweek 7 injury at Aston Villa. Returns have been slower upon his recovery but the prospect of facing Chelsea (h) and Leeds (a) in Gameweek 25 will appeal to some.

Visits to Everton and Sheffield United follow that, potentially joined by rearranged trips to Manchester City and Tottenham. The quantity of games would be enticing, the quality of opponents not so much.

REDMOND PLAYING AS A STRIKER

A key part of the opening goal belongs to Nathan Redmond (£6.4m). He cleverly blocked Conor Coady (£4.8m) from being at the exact spot the ball was struck from, adding to the out-of-position potential given by his recent move up front alongside Ings.

It impressed Ralph Hasenhuttl during their midweek FA Cup clash. “I like him more, to be honest,” said the manager. “He gives me more deep runs and his quality on the ball causes problems for the opponent.”

In the first half, it seemed like Redmond and Takumi Minamino (£6.0m) were constantly switching their striker and left-winger roles. They linked up well in the 11th minute when Redmond cut inside and slipped in the Liverpool loanee, whose shot was saved but ultimately offside.

Redmond looked bright and was soon put through on goal by a pinpoint Armstrong pass. His pass to Ings was returned, curling a shot that was destined for the bottom corner if not for a superb Rui Patricio (£5.3m) save.

A second-half dribble set up an Armstrong long-range attempt before the latter was replaced by Che Adams (£5.8m) to put Redmond back into midfield. Adams was a popular cheap striker option in earlier months but is without a goal since December 13, so his remaining owners will be concerned by the loss of starting spot.


“We have no points, we have again lost the game, and again I don’t think we have deserved to lose, but that’s the way in the moment and we’ve got to keep on going. At the moment, we get punished for situations that are unbelievable for me.” – Ralph Hasenhuttl

Set-piece expert James Ward-Prowse (£6.0m) was again quiet in open play and the team’s defensive strengths have disappeared, not keeping a clean sheet since Gameweek 17. Since then, the Saints have conceded 20 goals in six league matches. Jan Bednarek (£4.9m) has had a particularly torrid time, totalling -7 at Old Trafford thanks to an own goal, red card and conceding nine times.

He followed with what looked like an own goal at Newcastle, although this was mercifully credited to Miguel Almiron (£5.6m). The centre-back was shown a yellow card here for fouling Neto.

WALKER-PETERS INJURED AGAIN

Things look worse for managers with Kyle Walker-Peters (£4.7m). Once of decent ownership, the right-back missed the previous four league games with a quad problem and returned here but limped off after 72 minutes.

Going forward, many will avoid buying players from either defence. Wolves may have kept two clean sheets from their last five matches but, beyond Coady and Patricio, it’s difficult to identify a nailed-on centre back. Today, goal threat Romain Saiss (£4.9m) got the nod but sometimes the budget-friendly Max Kilman (£4.0m) starts instead.

Wing-back Nelson Semedo (£5.2m) could be seen as overpriced because earning this penalty was only his second assist of the season, with Jonny (£5.4m) being eased back into action on the left side after his anterior cruciate ligament injury. The Spaniard was replaced at half-time in their two previous matches but lasted until the 72nd minute at St Mary’s.

Up front, loanee Willian Jose (£7.0m) was anonymous and is still without a goal in England.


Southampton XI (4-4-2): McCarthy; Walker-Peters (Salisu 72’), Bednarek, Vestergaard, Bertrand; Armstrong (Adams 69’), Ward-Prowse, Romeu, Minamino (Djenepo 62’); Ings, Redmond.


Wolves XI (3-4-3): Patricio; Dendoncker, Coady, Saiss; Semedo, Moutinho, Ruben Neves, Jonny (Marcal 69’); Traore, Willian Jose (Fabio Silva 89’), Neto (Kilman 90’).

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439 Comments Post a Comment
  1. Rupert The Horse
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Can I get a score check please guys?

    1. faver
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      85, 6 to go

      1. IRBOX ⚽
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        84, 6 to go

    2. jomikijiq
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      85

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

      86, 8 to go.

      1. Rupert The Horse
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        Blimey. I really should have kept the armband on Gundo.

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

          Yes. Only Bamford in my team has blanked till now. Hope the doublers return again.

          1. Rupert The Horse
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 11 Years
            3 years, 1 month ago

            I’m on another bad luck run now. Sold Stones instead of Dias. Got Mee instead of Lowton. So only 8 played so far.

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

              That's rough! I got Tark instead of Lowton and absolutely hated it when he scored. Mee should feature I think.

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

      99 with 5 to play

    5. Trippier Hazard
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      101 after a hit, with 5 to play (inc Gundogan and Antonio - if both start)

      1. Rupert The Horse
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        Wow

    6. Mweene
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      115. No chips.

      1. Rupert The Horse
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        Holy crap

        1. Mweene
          • 10 Years
          3 years, 1 month ago

          Haha - got very lucky. Up to 900 OR...

          1. Rupert The Horse
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 11 Years
            3 years, 1 month ago

            Sweet Jesus.

    7. hustler7
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      72 with 7 to go...

    8. Rupert The Horse
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Yikes. I’m on 64.

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

      98 with 5 players including Gundo (c) left. No chips used and no hits taken.

      1. Rupert The Horse
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        I’d be buzzing. You’ve got 50% more than me this week.

    10. Holmes
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      72 with 6 to go if remaining player starts

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

      80, 7 to go

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

      79, wrong captain choice in Sterling
      3 x City, 2 x Burnley, 1 x Evertom, 2 x West Ham to go

    13. The Point About It Is
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      85 with 6 to play

    14. Salarrivederci
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      77 with 7 to go, but need Sterling (C) to go big, Mee to play and Gundo to stay somewhat quiet even though I own him 😀

      1. Rupert The Horse
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        Hahahaha. I need exactly the same things as you. I wish you the very best of luck.

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

      Please just don’t do a score check again, so depressing reading these haha

      1. Rupert The Horse
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        Can’t be doing much worse than 64 with a Dias no show and an injured Mee over Lowton.

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

          Check me out!

          1. Rupert The Horse
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 11 Years
            3 years, 1 month ago

            Wow.

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

      102 with 9 to go.

      One of them is Digne vs. MCI, so the potential increase is limited!

      1. Rupert The Horse
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        Bosh.
        Come on man, just admit you’ve smashed it and stop worrying.

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

          Haha I know it's good. I did play BB which boosts it, but Martinez alone made it worth it.

          Still behind bloody Fudgy though!!

          1. Rupert The Horse
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 11 Years
            3 years, 1 month ago

            I’d throw up then.

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

        78 with 7 to go including capt.

    17. Lazaretti
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      77 7 to play (-4 point hit)

    18. Jam0sh
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      90, 4 to go

    19. Mingo
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      85, 6 to go

    20. Offside Trapattoni
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      80 with 7 to go including Gundo C.

      Clawed to 50K overall from almost 1.1 million OR GW12. Goal is to crack 10K this season but it will be very difficult.

    21. Reggie Nainggolan
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      103, 6 to go

      Only Grealish & Son failed so far

    22. dsefton
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      89, 9 to go

    23. bitm2007
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Just 62

      Going Salah to Sterling (c), over Cancelo with Gundo (c) has cost me 20 points so far.

    24. Guru Mediation
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      125, 10 to go on bench boost. GW rank of 92

      1. Rupert The Horse
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        That’s the greatest score I’ve ever seen. Amazing. Stands up and applauds.

        1. Guru Mediation
          • 8 Years
          3 years, 1 month ago

          Yeah I'm giddy tbh

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

        wow

      3. MIGHTY JOE
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 4 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        Damn!!

      4. Munchen KFC
        • 10 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        Great score good job by you!

      5. Don Kloppeone
        • 6 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        That's unbelievable!!

        What a jump - from c. 100k to 18k with 10 to play is immense

        Well played mate!!!

      6. Better off with a pin and a…
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        Hats off there. Well played.

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

        You are a guru

    25. CoracAld2831
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 3 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      84 (-8)

      8 players left.

    26. OverTinker
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      95 with so many to go

      1. Rupert The Horse
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        Lovely

    27. waltzingmatildas
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      84, 7 to go

    28. Mr. O'Connell
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      87. Coufal to go.

      1. SHOWSTOPPERRR
        • 6 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        No city players??

    29. MIGHTY JOE
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      91 with 7 to go. A bit unreal tbh, given my subs pre-GW.

    30. The Knights Template
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      52 with 4 to come. Luckily you can't see the tears under this helmet.

      1. MIGHTY JOE
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 4 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        Aww 🙁

      2. Rupert The Horse
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        Oofff

      3. Party time
          3 years, 1 month ago

          Lol

      4. riot
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        47

        1. Rupert The Horse
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 11 Years
          3 years, 1 month ago

          Brutal

      5. Botman and Robben
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        80, 6 to go hopefully

      6. nolard
        • 9 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        64, 7 to play.

      7. Make Arrows Green Again
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        90 with Sterling rather than Gundo cap.

        1. Rupert The Horse
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 11 Years
          3 years, 1 month ago

          Ouch. Ended up putting it on him too.

          1. Make Arrows Green Again
            • 7 Years
            3 years, 1 month ago

            He could come good to be honest - there is a not completely unrealistic chance he matches Gundogan's score if the latter misses out.

            1. Rupert The Horse
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 11 Years
              3 years, 1 month ago

              That’d be amazing. Just want to go through in the cup after my stupid last minute move.

        2. Make Arrows Green Again
          • 7 Years
          3 years, 1 month ago

          Also I know it's what you did do not what you didn't do but I thought I had played White over Son but was so focussed on the DGWers I didn't notice. That cost me 4 points in the end!

          1. Rupert The Horse
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 11 Years
            3 years, 1 month ago

            Oh no I’m all ears on the it’s what you didn’t do front. As I know how painful it can be.

            1. Make Arrows Green Again
              • 7 Years
              3 years, 1 month ago

              Can't complain really! It's been a great week and could get even better if the Gundo cappers can't score any more points. Best of luck in the cup.

      8. Weasel Boy
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        97
        5/6 to go depending on Gundo fitness.

      9. JONALDINHO
        • 6 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        99 with 8 to go

      10. Party time
          3 years, 1 month ago

          80. 5 to go

      11. FPL Pillars
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        Is AWB >> Shaw sideways?

        It would allow funds to free up to move Kane in for 26 so it would serve that purpose also. Shaw looks much more a threat, his numbers are awesome. That DGW, will he start both though?

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

          I think that's a smart move

        2. Rupert The Horse
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 11 Years
          3 years, 1 month ago

          No it’s not.

          1. FPL Pillars
            • 7 Years
            3 years, 1 month ago

            Cheers

        3. Mweene
          • 10 Years
          3 years, 1 month ago

          No, Shaw is a much better pick.

          Getting in to the box a lot and was taking corners from both sides yesterday. Set-pieces too.

          He's done well points wise recently but has been quite unlucky not to get a lot more.

          1. FPL Pillars
            • 7 Years
            3 years, 1 month ago

            Thanks, you reckon he starts both DGW in 26?

            That’s what stopped me last turn, but cost 6 points so I suppose in long run might not even make huge difference

            1. Mweene
              • 10 Years
              3 years, 1 month ago

              Yeah - Telles will play in the cup games I'm assuming.

              1. FPL Pillars
                • 7 Years
                3 years, 1 month ago

                Yea expect him to was in europa. If shaw starts however I am holding firm haha

              2. FPL Pillars
                • 7 Years
                3 years, 1 month ago

                To start.*

        4. jomikijiq
          • 8 Years
          3 years, 1 month ago

          I don't believe in sideways moves, only in priorities.

          If you have no better move to make, it's a good transfer.

          1. FPL Pillars
            • 7 Years
            3 years, 1 month ago

            I am pretty well set elsewhere yes

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

        Antonio news?

        1. Rupert The Horse
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 11 Years
          3 years, 1 month ago

          Just got to wait and see now.

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

          late fitness today

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

          Can’t see it. Seems pointless risking him against Sheff Utd

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

            Hm, hope so

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

            True - who would they play up front though? Isn't Yarmolenko injured as well?

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

              Soucek

              1. MIGHTY JOE
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                • 4 Years
                3 years, 1 month ago

                Got both Soucek and Antonio in my starting XI. But the thought of Soucek up front made me moist

      13. JELLYFISH
        • 11 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        What to do with DCL? Hold in anticipation of DGW or move on?

        1. Tonyawesome69
          • 5 Years
          3 years, 1 month ago

          If he plays against City, I'm holding

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

          I'm holding him for 25.

        3. jomikijiq
          • 8 Years
          3 years, 1 month ago

          hold, he will have two more DGWs with really good fixtures

          1. JELLYFISH
            • 11 Years
            3 years, 1 month ago

            Thanks guys

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

            really? when?

            1. Fergies fledgling
              • 12 Years
              3 years, 1 month ago

              most likely 26. Then 27 or 28 on top of that. Games away at west brom and villa to catch up

      14. George James
        • 9 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        Do we think Gundo plays Wednesday night?

        1. FPL Pillars
          • 7 Years
          3 years, 1 month ago

          I hope so as I capped but why risk if there’s a chance of further injury. Hopefully he’s recovered and it was just a little tight and he precautionary. I believe there is a presser so we will know more soon.

          1. FPL Pillars
            • 7 Years
            3 years, 1 month ago

            Was precautionary*

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

          I capped him and I'm not expecting him to play to be honest.

          Have absolutely no reason other than a gut feeling though...

        3. Huckfead
          • 5 Years
          3 years, 1 month ago

          Hope he does as Triple C, but think he will be rested

      15. Boom XhakaLacaSaka
        • 4 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        Worth BenchBoost?

        Martinez Dias Burn Adams

        1. jomikijiq
          • 8 Years
          3 years, 1 month ago

          yeah

        2. OleGGMU
          • 5 Years
          3 years, 1 month ago

          Apart from Martinez and perhaps Dias aswell, I'd say no way should you waste the chip. Burn is an O.G king and Adams might not start any of the games or at most plays one

      16. CrouchDown
        • 11 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        Shaw surely won't play twice in DGW.

        Telles is good and will get minutes.

        1. Mweene
          • 10 Years
          3 years, 1 month ago

          Telles will play in the Europa League won't he?

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

          Tellers probably gets the Europa league game

        3. MMN
          • 10 Years
          3 years, 1 month ago

          And then Shaw plays 3 times in 6 days vs Chelsea Palace and City?

          1. Mweene
            • 10 Years
            3 years, 1 month ago

            Might not be 6 days - might be 7 or 8.

            1. MMN
              • 10 Years
              3 years, 1 month ago

              How? There is only 6 days between Chelsea and City? Will one of them be moved?

        4. bitm2007
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 9 Years
          3 years, 1 month ago

          Played twice in DGW19

      17. No Professionals
        • 6 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        Pope
        Dias Stones Dallas
        Salah Fernandes Son Gundogan
        Cavani Bamford Antonio

        Steer Soucek Coufal Mitchell

        1FT 3.2m

        Made a mistake using last FT to do DCL to Cavani (Ings was always the smart move).

        Do I do Cavani to Ings?

        Sensible thing is to wait for 26 fixtures I guess, don't want to WC yet and want to TC Kane in 26 (still have BB).

        1. The Ejiptian King
          • 5 Years
          3 years, 1 month ago

          Same first team apart from Cancelo instead of Dias and made the same move too, I think I'm doing Antonio > Ings, keeping Cavani for Newcastle, expect them to be awful without Wilson.

          1. No Professionals
            • 6 Years
            3 years, 1 month ago

            Antonio to Ings blocks Kane in 26 for me (without multiple moves).

      18. Dynamic Duos
        • 10 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        Any update on DCL?

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

        Are fixtures enough of a reason to pick Ings irrespective of his and Southampton’s form?

        1. No Professionals
          • 6 Years
          3 years, 1 month ago

          he has proven in the past, that when in form, he is fixture proof.

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

          Might be a decent punt if you're chasing. Both Ings and Antonio are too injury prone for me to consider though.

        3. SHOWSTOPPERRR
          • 6 Years
          3 years, 1 month ago

          Gw25 fixtures is against chel and saints right? It may not be that easy.

          1. SHOWSTOPPERRR
            • 6 Years
            3 years, 1 month ago

            I mean Chelsea and leeds

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

              Yeah he has 6 fixtures potentially in next three gw, Che/Lee Eve/Tot Shu/Mci i think

      20. SharkyT
        • 10 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        Would you wildcard OUT this team with BB in mind for DGW26

        Marty
        Cancelo Mee Dallas
        Gundo Greal Bruno Salah Sterling
        DCL Bamford
        (Steer Antonio Coufal Kilman)

        If I don’t WC I would look to do DCL>Ings this week & then Sterling/Antonio to Kane/Barnes for a hit next week.

      21. jonnybhoy
        • 11 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        Is it worth using my 1FT to get Raphina in for Soucek if I am just going to remove him GW26. Should I do it or save FT and have 2FT next week?

        1. JabariParkersEyelid
          • 4 Years
          3 years, 1 month ago

          Completely depends what you'd do with the extra transfer.

          Raphinha looks great for this week obviously.

      22. MMN
        • 10 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        2 FT 0.1m ITB. WC gone, going to BB in 26.

        Anything better than Chilwell, DCL & Antonio > Dallas, Ings, Bamford?

        Areola
        Stones, Mee, Cancelo
        Gundo, Salah, Bruno, Grealish, Barnes
        Watkins, Antonio
        Martinez, Chilwell, DCL, Justin

      23. Mufc202020
        • 4 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        It wouldn’t surprise me now if Ederson takes the next Man City pen after Peps comments after the game. Especially after that awful Rodri, who do you think is next up?

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

          Imagine Ederson hitting it straight at the keeper leading to a quick counter.

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

          Anyone's guess. Pep didn't like the Rodri pen. May well be Ederson - but maybe they'll do more penalty drills & just see who's best.

        3. Offside Trapattoni
          • 7 Years
          3 years, 1 month ago

          A few seasons ago someone commented to the media (Sergio Romero? Can't remember who it was) said Ederson was the best from the spot when they would practice pens at training.

        4. Lazaretti
          • 6 Years
          3 years, 1 month ago

          KDB, Aguero, Gundogan. If KDB and Aguero are out then I still think it is Gundogan. Sterling shouldn't take it.

          1. No Professionals
            • 6 Years
            3 years, 1 month ago

            Aguero is bad at penalties.

            1. Egg noodle
              • 14 Years
              3 years, 1 month ago

              He's one if the best at Man City

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

          Generaly speaking they are so awful as regards to penalties that if they don’t give them to Ederson they may select penalty taker randomnly. Everybody missed at least once in important maches including KdB Aguero Jesus Mahrez Gundogan Sterling it is difficult to find aniother group of such great players who have commonly such weaknes. ManU was also bad in penalties until Fernandes arrival.

      24. Atimis
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        Instead of playing WC, could take a hit in the next 2 GWs to have teams below. Thoughts?

        For 25
        Martinez
        Cancelo/Stones/Tarko/Dallas
        Bruno/Salah/Grealish/Gundo
        Bamford/Antonio

        Martin/DCL/Coufal/Stephens

        For 26, could use TC
        Martinez
        Cancelo/Stones/Tarko
        Bruno/Salah/Grealish/Barnes/Gundo
        Kane/DCL

        Martin/Bamford/Dallas/Coufal

      25. Egg noodle
        • 14 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        Grealish creativity is crazy. Shame it doesn't translate to decent FPL points.

        https://www.reddit.com/r/FantasyPL/comments/lk60fm/grealish_is_in_a_league_of_his_own/?utm_medium=android_app&utm_source=share

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

          oh come on - he's the 4th highest scoring mid in the game (6th highest offensive player) and has 18 goal involvements in 22 games!

          He's comfortably on track for 200+ points

          How is that not decent FPL points?

          1. Baines on Toast...
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 13 Years
            3 years, 1 month ago

            If you take out the freak Liverpool game (though Villa's style does match up to them perfectly), he's not as outstanding.

      26. bitm2007
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        If GW29 fixtures are moved to DGW26 I can't fit him and Kane into my team. So the choice would be

        A) Ings, DCL, Cancelo

        B) Kane, Adams, Stones

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

          Fit who?

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

            Ings

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

          A looks better but good luck going without Kane

          1. JabariParkersEyelid
            • 4 Years
            3 years, 1 month ago

            I think A makes sense if you're looking at a bench boost but B is better for TC.

            All chip dependent at this point.

        3. FPL Theorist
          • 4 Years
          3 years, 1 month ago

          Adams has lost his starting place, he's a no-go.

      27. Pukki Party
        • 6 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        88 (-4) with Cancelo, Stones, Gundo C, Taylor and Soucek to go.

        1. Pukki Party
          • 6 Years
          3 years, 1 month ago

          This is a reply fail.

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

            It stands on its own

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

              It also puts the lotion on its skin!

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

        I hope him and his big willy 'feel' better...

        https://twitter.com/ExWHUemployee/status/1361229184358612994

        1. CRO KLOPP
          • 6 Years
          3 years, 1 month ago

          50:50 chances then imo

        2. Corgz Dark side of the Loon
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 8 Years
          3 years, 1 month ago

          it was reported he had a set back in training yesterday........not looking good im afraid ( owner and fan )

          1. CRO KLOPP
            • 6 Years
            3 years, 1 month ago

            Who plays ST if he is out?

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

              Given Yarmo seemed injured too, I'd say maybe Lingard false 9.

            2. Corgz Dark side of the Loon
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 8 Years
              3 years, 1 month ago

              Talk of Linguard playing as a false 9

              1. CRO KLOPP
                • 6 Years
                3 years, 1 month ago

                Under 2.5 goals incoming

      29. Eat my goal!
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 5 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        Salah or Bruno captain?

        Bruno will have a high EO

        1. jomikijiq
          • 8 Years
          3 years, 1 month ago

          Obviously neither of them

          1. Eat my goal!
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 5 Years
            3 years, 1 month ago

            Don’t fancy ings or Bams

            1. jomikijiq
              • 8 Years
              3 years, 1 month ago

              Raphinha is also much better than any SGW player

              1. Eat my goal!
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                • 5 Years
                3 years, 1 month ago

                All 3 will be in the team for sure

                Who you leaning to?

                1. jomikijiq
                  • 8 Years
                  3 years, 1 month ago

                  Bamford definitely

        2. JabariParkersEyelid
          • 4 Years
          3 years, 1 month ago

          This week? Bamford all day, but Bruno if you don't have him.

        3. Hy liverpool
          • 10 Years
          3 years, 1 month ago

          I thought Ings vs bamford will be tougher choice.

          1. Eat my goal!
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 5 Years
            3 years, 1 month ago

            I guess ings will get the bps if he scores just Southampton haven’t looked great of late - more defensive injuries

            Bamford idk.... seems like too much stress

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

          I'd still be tempted on Bamford for the two games.

          Let's see how Newcastle are tonight - United struggled against a team sitting deep last night & Newcastle's recent defensive numbers aren't too bad.

          Salah EO will probably be a fair bit lower, but decent chance of a return with how decent his personal stats have been & how poor Everton have been at the back. It is a derby though...

          1. Eat my goal!
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 5 Years
            3 years, 1 month ago

            Bamford I can see getting a 2, 6 or a 5, 6. Just don’t see a high ceiling

            But with Bruno, they’ll be all the bps and the plausible extra CS and goal point

            Salah vs poor form Everton side

            Think it’s tough

        5. Warby84
          • 8 Years
          3 years, 1 month ago

          Raphinha looks immense.. Think Leeds will batter Southampton esp with W-P out..

      30. Salarrivederci
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        Captain Salah next GW?

      31. DannyDrinkVodka
        • 4 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        Forster........any chance he takes over for McCarthy? Would Bench Boost GW25, if so

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

          You're very unlikely to find out if Forster will start next GW... if that at all helps your decision.

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

            Could it be mentioned in a presser?

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

              Could be. Not very often you get a manager outwardly saying X will start.

        2. Ruinenlust
          • 6 Years
          3 years, 1 month ago

          Honestly yes

        3. SHOWSTOPPERRR
          • 6 Years
          3 years, 1 month ago

          What McCarthy did wrong yesterday??

        4. Sun Jihai
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 12 Years
          3 years, 1 month ago

          "Hampshire Live: Ralph Hasenhuttl will stick with goalkeeper Alex McCarthy for Sunday's return clash with Wolves but he has admitted that Fraser Forster has impressed him with his string of clean sheets. #SaintsFC"

          1. DannyDrinkVodka
            • 4 Years
            3 years, 1 month ago

            That leaves a lot of uncertainty.......blimey

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

        Would you bench boost this in 26 with a -4?

        Pope | McCarthy*
        Cancelo | Stones | Cresswell | Dallas* | Struijk*
        Salah | Bruno | Son | Grealish | Gundogan
        DCL | Bamford* | Antonio

        Would mean no Ings though...

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

          25* not 26

        2. SHOWSTOPPERRR
          • 6 Years
          3 years, 1 month ago

          Would be good to add more dgw players especially in place of Antonio

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

            Who though? Adam’s not nailed anymore it seems and can’t afford Ings

        3. CRO KLOPP
          • 6 Years
          3 years, 1 month ago

          If Gundo and Antonio are fit,I would

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

            Cheers

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

          No

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

            Reasoning:

            - By your own accords, SOU keeper situation unknown
            - MCI -could- bench either of Cancelo/Stones (e.g. if Stones plays again this GW, would it worry you?)
            - Creswell/Antonio vs. TOT is not the best. Spurs could score & Antonio might be unfit/look dodgy again
            - Is Grealish vs. Leicester even that good given recent forms?
            - Dallas/Struijk, yeah I guess they have a double but they still look suspect.

            Would just play:

            McCarthy
            Cancelo / Stones / Dallas
            Salah / Bruno / Son / Gundogan / Grealish
            Bamford / DCL

            Maybe do Antono > Ings & bench one of Grealish/Son (or Gundog if injured). Play Struijik if you really want. Pope vs. McCarthy is a tough one. Would g for the player with 2 fitures, but Pope could outscore in one. Don't really see a SOU CS in 25.

            1. Egg noodle
              • 14 Years
              3 years, 1 month ago

              I agree with this fella

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

              Thanks for this superb feedback Hazz.

              This kind of deep thought and reasoning is what makes this site great, big up to you.

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

                Don't take my advice too much to heart. I've only just got back sub-1 million OR this week and made so many decisions that have gone badly this season!

        5. DannyDrinkVodka
          • 4 Years
          3 years, 1 month ago

          The Saints keeper situation makes it uncomfortable. That and Man City rotation.......I’m in a similar boat

      33. SHOWSTOPPERRR
        • 6 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        Is there a better dgw to bb than 26? I don't see a unanimous opinion on here about bb26 is it because of tc on Kane or majority took bb on 19???

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

          Both of the latter I think

          1. SHOWSTOPPERRR
            • 6 Years
            3 years, 1 month ago

            Sorry?

            1. Fulchester's New Centr…
              • 6 Years
              3 years, 1 month ago

              I.e it is because of both tc on Kane and majority took bb on 19

              1. SHOWSTOPPERRR
                • 6 Years
                3 years, 1 month ago

                Oh thanks..

        2. Fulchester's New Centr…
          • 6 Years
          3 years, 1 month ago

          I think it is WC + BB that people are now having reservations about

          1. SHOWSTOPPERRR
            • 6 Years
            3 years, 1 month ago

            I mean I don't see any easy way to bb other than 26 I don't think majority of us need to wc to get a bb team.. Most players in the template has proposed dgw in 26.Most major teams have dgw..Very surprised to see less bb teams post here. I thought majority will bb..

            1. Fulchester's New Centr…
              • 6 Years
              3 years, 1 month ago

              I was all set on it, still might, but dead-end to 29 and wc after is the new black

        3. Rupert The Horse
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 11 Years
          3 years, 1 month ago

          No

        4. Pukki Blinders
          • 4 Years
          3 years, 1 month ago

          I’m on 25, depends on your team and who’s got doubles

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

          Got to bench boost at some point and no better time than the biggest DGW of the season. Hate having to carry money on my bench so getting it out of the way ASAP.

      34. Kaptenen
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        Bought Son for 9.1, selling price is 9.3 currently. Will I lose value on the next drop from 9.6 --> 9.5 ?

        1. Fulchester's New Centr…
          • 6 Years
          3 years, 1 month ago

          I don't think so. It should be the next drop that does you.

        2. Pukki Blinders
          • 4 Years
          3 years, 1 month ago

          Nope

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

          No.

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

          No, a further drop doesn’t affect your sell price. But why would you want to with a tasty DGW coming up?

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

            On Wildcard, toying with a 26BB squad but on a tight budget with Son, Kane, Bruno and Salah. Reckon Son will be the one to downgrade if cash needed.

        5. Rupert The Horse
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 11 Years
          3 years, 1 month ago

          No

      35. mr. inconspicuous
        • 14 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        Can I get your thoughts on my wildcard

        Martinez McCarthy
        Lowton Stones Cancelo Dallas Shaw
        Son Bruno Salah Gundo Raphinha
        Bamford Kane Ings

        0.3 ITB, will bench boost GW26

        1. Fulchester's New Centr…
          • 6 Years
          3 years, 1 month ago

          Not sure Lowton will score every week. Just joking, looks pretty good. No room for Dallas this week?

        2. 824545201
          • 7 Years
          3 years, 1 month ago

          I'd go for Areola instead of McCarthy and play Martinez gw25.

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

            If only we could have two Areolas

            1. FPL Theorist
              • 4 Years
              3 years, 1 month ago

              Just need Swansea promoted, they have Paul Arriola.

            2. Pukki Blinders
              • 4 Years
              3 years, 1 month ago

              Draw a (c) on your Aerola and you will have double

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

          Looks great! Which of you attackers will you bench in GW25?

          1. mr. inconspicuous
            • 14 Years
            3 years, 1 month ago

            Ah I didn’t consider that, it’s gonna give me a benching nightmare. It would have to be one of Bruno, Son or Salah which I don’t like the sound of. I’ve managed to get Dallas in, will look at Areola.

        4. My neck my back my Saed Kol…
          • 9 Years
          3 years, 1 month ago

          That’s pretty much the team I want but can’t afford it, not even close! How are you managing it?

          1. mr. inconspicuous
            • 14 Years
            3 years, 1 month ago

            I’ve been quite fortunate tbid season with getting players in early (DCL, Bamford) I’ve also been paying a lot of attention to price rises and took a few hits which I haven’t done in previous seasons

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

          Decent. Mines similar except Ive got grealish to your salah, cnat find the funds to own Salah as well. :-/

          Benching id the problem in gw 25. Im tempted not to BB in GW 26 and use it later.

          Im getting Struijk and Konsa to your Dallas and Lowton.

      36. Sun Jihai
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        @ExWHUemployee
        3 fitness tests tomorrow: Antonio, Balbuena and Diop

        1. Pukki Blinders
          • 4 Years
          3 years, 1 month ago

          Expecting the worst for Antonio

          1. Sun Jihai
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 12 Years
            3 years, 1 month ago

            Yeah I don't think they'll risk him

        2. Fulchester's New Centr…
          • 6 Years
          3 years, 1 month ago

          So worst case scenario leaves them both toothless and vulnerable.

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

            (All depends on the fitness test of course.)

        3. Karan14
          • 7 Years
          3 years, 1 month ago

          Son 2 pointer it is then!

        4. SHOWSTOPPERRR
          • 6 Years
          3 years, 1 month ago

          Westham game tonight right?

      37. wulfrunian
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        Is Olsen the best 4.5 gk for gw26?

        1. Karan14
          • 7 Years
          3 years, 1 month ago

          No he's just playign because Pickford is not fit.

        2. Pukki Blinders
          • 4 Years
          3 years, 1 month ago

          He’s almost as bad as Pickford himself, and no he’s not nailed

        3. Fulchester's New Centr…
          • 6 Years
          3 years, 1 month ago

          Everton cannot defend though regardless of who starts in goal

        4. Rupert The Horse
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 11 Years
          3 years, 1 month ago

          Possibly the worst actually.

        5. wulfrunian
          • 7 Years
          3 years, 1 month ago

          cheers. Who is the best then?

      38. gedda
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        Gents,

        Looking for a good article/resource on the remaining fixtures, potential dgws etc.
        Is there one on here or in the community articles? Is the next one the only one confirmed?

        S

        1. Pukki Blinders
          • 4 Years
          3 years, 1 month ago

          No need for articles, get on Ben Crellin Twitter

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

            Thank you gents!

        2. 824545201
          • 7 Years
          3 years, 1 month ago

          Check out Ben Crellin on Twitter.

        3. Rupert The Horse
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 11 Years
          3 years, 1 month ago

          Well the resource would be Ben Crellin on Twitter.

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

            That was a good one! Navigating bgw 33 with FH by using dead end 29 and WC 30/31 strategy was mentioned there. It is something to consider, but not without caveats though.

        4. Baps hunter
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 6 Years
          3 years, 1 month ago

          Perhaps no point speculating now, since the fixtures are probably announced rather sooner than later.

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

            Copy. I figured from a little scouting that this would be the case.

      39. 1895Reds
        • 8 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        Take it there won't be a Pep press conference before Everton game because he did it at Christmas?

        1. Karan14
          • 7 Years
          3 years, 1 month ago

          Probably tomorrow

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

          make sense