Scout Notes

Burnley ride luck to latest clean sheet as Fulham’s defence impress again

Burnley 0-0 West Bromwich Albion

Bonus: James Tarkowski (£5.3m) x3, Nick Pope (£5.6m) x2, Matt Lowton (£4.5m) x1, Sam Johnstone (£4.5m) x1

Burnley and West Brom played out a goalless draw of some drama and considerably less quality.

Fantasy interest revolved around the Burnley defence.

Keeper Nick Pope (£5.6m) was far and away the most popular player on duty, with his 15.7% ownership handed an eight-pointer from the Clarets’ second clean sheet in three matches.

Some 6.6% of Fantasy Premier League (FPL) bosses earned shut-out points from Ben Mee (£5.1m), back after missing the midweek draw with Fulham following a suspected concussion last weekend.

It was a measure of just how poor the match was that much of the Fantasy talk involved whether Pope would be awarded a save, and therefore a save point, when he only partly blocked a goal-bound effort (he wasn’t), while the 3.7% of managers with Matt Lowton (£4.5m) in their teams were left to bemoan a late booking which clipped his bonus point potential.

But in truth, all those bosses were lucky to bank clean sheet returns at all, let alone moan about a missed point here or there.

Despite being reduced to ten men when VAR rightly persuaded Mike Dean to send off Semi Ajayi (£4.8m) for handball, the Baggies grew into the contest and missed excellent late chances to take all three points from the contest.

That confirmed a key issue point regarding West Brom. Even with Semi detached, manager Sam Allardyce bet the house on a win – surely the shape of things to come if he is to retain his relegation-dodging crown.

Matheus Pereira (£5.4m) was the stand-out attacking threat on the day, with his six attempts and three penalty area touches both match-leading figures.

He played (nominally) just behind lone striker Mbaye Diagne (£6.0m), although frequently ran past him on the break or during their occasional periods in possession – the Baggies had just 30% of that across the entire match.

But both were guilty of missing big chances.

That’s a luxury Allardyce’s men can simply not afford as they head into a decent mini-run involving Brighton and Everton at home during Double Gameweek 26, followed by a visit from Newcastle and a trip to Crystal Palace.

A first clean sheet under Allardyce was reward for the loyalty of the 2.2% of managers who have been living off save points from keeper Sam Johnstone (£4.5m), but his boss was left to rue a missed opportunity:

We are getting better and looking more dangerous and all we have to do at the top end of the pitch is be more clinical with our finishing. But if those performances carry on, then I’m convinced they will turn into wins rather than draws.

Then again, Burnley were unlucky that VAR didn’t intervene regarding a second hand ball incident, this time involving Kyle Bartley (£4.4m) in his own area.

Clarets boss Sean Dyche went for the ‘I’ve seen them given’ line on the incident, before delivering his verdict on a poor performance:

We gave the ball away so many times today. That is mental fatigue. Pitch was poor. The players were off, but we came away with a point and a clean sheet. We know these players can play better than that.

‘Mental fatigue’ is not the best preparation for Double Gameweek 26’s trip to Spurs and a home match with Leicester.

That’s a schedule inspiring indifference, with no Burnley players in the top 30 for transfers-in, and Mee currently the only Claret in the corresponding transfers-out table.

Burnley XI (4-4-2): Pope; C Taylor, Mee, Tarkowski, Lowton; McNeil, Westwood, Cork, Brownhill; Rodriguez (Mumbongo 81), Vydra.

West Brom XI (4-2-3-1): Johnstone; C Townsend, Bartley, Ajayi, Furlong; Yokuslu, Gallagher; M Phillips (O’Shea 32), M Pereira, Maitland-Niles; Diagne. 

Fulham 1-0 Sheffield United

  • Goals: Ademola Lookman (£5.0m)
  • Assists: None
  • Bonus: Lookman x3, Ola Aina (£4.5m) x2, Joachim Andersen (£4.5m) x1

Fulham’s quest to escape relegation – and find some Fantasy relevance – continued to gather momentum with a dour win over fellow strugglers Sheffield United.

The Cottagers are now unbeaten in four matches, and three of those have come with the added bonus of a clean sheet.

That has sparked some belated Fantasy interest in their back line, with keeper Alphonse Areola (£4.5m and 4.0%) the most popular starter across both teams.

But, arguably, it is two of Fulham’s back four who deserve the attention.

Both Ola Aina (£4.5m) and Joachim Andersen (£4.5m) brought in bonus against the Blades, with the former having produced scores of 11, nine and eight over his last three starts, and skipper Andersen’s 9,239 owners enjoying four straight returns, courtesy of those three clean sheets and an assist.

The centre-half was perhaps unlucky not to be handed the assist on Saturday as it was his pass to Ademola Lookman (£5.0m) that led to the winning goal, but the winger’s subsequent engagement with Ethan Ampadu (£4.3m) was deemed another passage of play.

That disappointment aside, both defenders are offering an attacking threat to go with their new-found defensive solidity, which bodes well for a Double Gameweek 26 involving a trip to Crystal Palace and a visit from Spurs – neither of whom are .

It’s persuaded a modest (circa 7,000) amount of managers to invest in Aina thus far, although Fulham’s schedule following that double (Liverpool away, Manchester City at home) is unlikely to lead to a rush on their key assets.

Lookman’s goal was his first attacking return in seven starts. He’s been a lively presence this season – his 52 attempts has been eclipsed by only five other midfielders, but his goal conversion rate of 7.7% is bettered by more than 80.

Sheffield United, meanwhile, continue to plough a consistently awful furrow, not helped by a terrible run of injuries, with Chris Basham (£4.6m) the latest victim.

One of the mainstays of last year’s superb defence, he started in midfield at Craven Cottage before manager Chris Wilder moved him into a back five after 30 minutes to help counter Fulham’s press.

That worked for a while, only for Basham to succumb to a hamstring issue after the break, leading Wilder to deliver this post-match verdict:

Basham has done his hamstring. He’s the fittest professional in club by a country mile. The record that we have had is ridiculous, only two or three players who have not had injuries this season, which is incredible. We’ll wait ’til we get home to Sheffield and see what the state is.

The state of the Blades’ league campaign is woeful indeed – they’re 14 points adrift of 17th-placed Newcastle.

And their lack of Fantasy appeal is perfectly summed up by their most popular player Rhian Brewster (£4.4m). His 6.4% ownership is entirely down to his cut-price as he’s played just four minutes of the last four Gameweeks.

A Double Gameweek 26 involving visits from Liverpool and Aston Villa isn’t likely to tempt Fantasy managers into buying him or his team-mates.

Fulham XI (4-4-2): Areola; A Robinson, Andersen, Adarabioyo, Aina; Reed, Anguissa; Lookman (De Cordova-Reid 90′), Loftus-Cheek, Cavaleiro (Tete 78); Maja. 

Sheffield Utd XI (3-5-2): Ramsdale; K Bryan, Ampadu, Jagielka (Bogle 80); Basham (Norwood 51), Stevens, Fleck, Lundstram (McGoldrick 74), Baldock; McBurnie, Sharp.

1,822 Comments Post a Comment
  1. Salarrivederci
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    What are you guys doing with Maddison if planning on BB?
    Keeping or selling?
    Don’t want a player to miss out on BB. Much rather take a -12 instead of -8

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

      Pretty sure you will get some updates

    2. Oooo Matron
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      I'd sell if he's injured. With a DGW, a - 4 basically breaks even with no returns factored in.

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

        Yep. Selling him and Raphinha for Barnes and Mount if he is out

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

      Gettin him in.

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

        That sure he plays? 🙂
        Might just keep him too then!

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

          Well the match was only yesterday and I’ve got nearly a week to decide and wait for info.

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

    Is it worth ditching Robertson to free up cash and take a hit for Kane, DCL or both?

    Martinez
    Mee, Lowton, Stones, ROBERTSON
    Son, Fernandes, Gundogan, Salah
    INGS, ANTONIO

    Johnstone, Saka, Mitchell, Bamford

    To:
    Martinez
    Mee, Lowton, Stones, AINA
    Son, Fernandes, Gundogan, Salah
    KANE, DCL

    Basically trading 1 DGW player for 2-3 plus the hit

    Cheers,

    /g

    1. Ian J
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      I love your double Burnley optimism

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

        Worked out well the last two weeks!

    2. Royal5
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      2,2,2,2,0,1,1 and shocking form by Robertson. I'd get rid asap

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

        Cheers.

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

      Robertson should have been gone long ago

  3. Eleven Hag
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    I remember Doherty exploded last season during last 10 GWs or so

    Which players do you see become such a big differential from this point onwards?

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

      No one. Differentials are not working this season.

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

      Maitland Niles

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

        Good shout.. Once Arsenal are out of their tough fixtures him as Saka are gold

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

          maitland niles plays for west brom haha

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

            for real? SINCE WHEN?

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

              Don't mind me, I thought we were talking about ESR.

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

          Hahaha

    3. thegaffer82
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Rashford a good shout to go on a good scoring run I reckon (mainly cos I sold him on WC this week after patiently holding for many a barren week)

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

      I think Lingard could continue to do well, won't be much of a differential after the blank GW29 though

    5. Wild Card this!
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Alonso

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

      Digne or one of the Leicester defenders

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

      Neto has a great fixture run from 30 (WHU, FUL, SHU, BUR, WBA, BHA)
      Arsenal also have a nice run in, I think Saka could be great

    8. nurav11
      • 3 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Always a wishful one but think PEA could go mental in typical Arsenal fashion when we have nothing much to play for...

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

    Do United fans think Cavani will be fit for Chelsea? And will he even start?

    1. thegaffer82
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Dunno. OGS was hardly forthcoming about the extent of his injury. Should get more in the pressers this week though

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

      He'll start if fit.

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

        This

  5. Oooo Matron
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    How many points from a Bench Boost of Raphina, Mee, Dallas & Schmeichel?

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

      Would expect atleast 15-16pts from that

    2. thegaffer82
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Should get a decent score I think. 15 points maybe?!

    3. Ian J
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      14 if all play their games

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

      RMT says 20 points

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

    What would you do with this mess for GW26? 3M itb and 1 FT

    I don't fancy the Everton lads and don't have enough DGW players..

    Martinez

    Cancelo Digne Mee

    Salah Bruno Gundo Raphinha

    Ings Bamford Richarlison

    Subs: McCarthy, Soucek Dallas Mitchell

    1. Oooo Matron
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Looks OK. I'd do Mee to Stones & Ings to Vardy or Kane.

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

        Cheers mate.

        Would you do Dallas to Stones/Dias instead and play Mee over Bamford/Raphinha?

    2. Hotdogs for Tea
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Ings Bamford Raphinha & Salah to Watkins, Kane KDB & Son

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

        Cheers. Do you think that's worth 12 points?

        1. Hotdogs for Tea
          • 8 Years
          3 years, 1 month ago

          yip, 5 games v 8 games, effectively -12 for an extra game from Son, Kane & Watkins (assuming Salah is compared with KdB) ... I would bank on Son Kane and Watkins getting more than 12 points in their extra game

          Son Kane & KDB arguably stronger players than Raph, Bamford & Salah on a like for like basis too

    3. Ian J
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Everton lads will be fine - Mee out & get another Man C - they 2 doubled

  7. G Banger
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Martinez (Pope)
    Cancelo, Stones, Dallas (Coufal, Holding)
    Salah, Bruno, Grealish*, Gundogan, Raphinha
    Bamford, DCL (Ings)

    a) Ings + Grealish => Barnes + Kane (-4) (Bench one of the Leeds guys)
    b) Grealish => Son (Bench Ings)

    1. Oooo Matron
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Probably A, looks worth it if Grealish out. If not, B probably fine. Could you do a BB? Looks profitable

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

      A

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

    Martinez
    Cancelo, Dias, Tarkowski
    Sterling, Bruno, Son, Grealish, Raphinha
    Cavani, Bamford

    (Pope; Dallas, Antonio, Coufal)

    Currently have 7 DGWers and only 1 FT.

    Should I just hit WC? No FH left for GW29 though! (Sterling/Coufal/Antonio/Grealish/Raphinha/Pope/Cavani/Son could all possibly go on WC depending on individual scenarios)

    1. Ian Davis
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Grealish will be out, pretty sure about that.

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

        yup which was why I didn't include him as one of my 7 dgwers

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

      Cavani & Grealish -> Kane & Barnes, than g2g. If funds allow

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

        Nothing in the bank so about 3m short.

  9. MESSINHO
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Martinez (Pope)
    Dias - Stones - Tarkowski (Coufal - Dallas)
    Salah - Bruno - Gundogan - Grealish*** (Raphinha)
    DCL - Bamford - Ings

    1 FT, 3.2 ITB. Only WC and TC intact.

    A) Ings -> Kane (TC), Grealish -> Barnes (-4)
    B) Ings -> Kane (TC), Grealish -> Son, Pope -> Fabri (-8)

    I'd probably do A if I had FH left, but B is tempting with Son having a DGW26 and playing in GW29 also. What do you think guys?

    Cheers!

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

      A should be fine

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

      A

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

    Any news on Kalvin Philips and Armstrong?

    Important players for both their sides..

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

    Scary to go without Spurs, but would you keep Rashford and go without Spurs on BB?

    Will get the following team, no WC:

    Martinez, DDG
    Stones, Dias; Digne, Keane, Dallas
    Salah, Bruno, Rashford (considering to Son), Gundogan Raphina (considering to Barnes for -4)
    Watkins, DCL, Bamford

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

      I would just do the Son move and keep Raphina unless you are FHing in gw29.

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

      Form vs fixtures. Son's only got 3 goals and 3 assists in last 14 GWs.

    3. Toby Lerone
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      I'm wondering the same about rashford, I've had him this long and just delivers 12 points. If he had blanked I would have sold no brainer

    4. Ian J
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      A lot of value on your bench after gameweek.
      I doubt Rashford will out score Son by a 4point hit, but Barnes will over Raphinha.

      1. Ian J
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        Sorry, opposite - Son will not outscore Rashford

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

    Two spots left for DGW defenders - Total 11.6m

    Currently on Cancelo and Reguilon, is there any other better combo?

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

      Prefer Shaw, Digne & Leicester def over Regulion

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

      This. Digne probably best pick as two good fixtures and may also have a dgw in gw28 from what I've heard.

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

      Canc might get a rest.

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

    Thoughts on switching Salah to KDB for the next 2 GWs (3 games v 4)?

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

      Im thinking salah tc

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

        Liverpool are horrific at the moment. and now Henderson is injured. Don't doubt Salah can grab a couple of goals across the 2 games, but I wouldn't be counting on it.

    2. nurav11
      • 3 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Am considering this too but will depend on how many minutes KDB gets in CL (he'll probs keep getting subbed off at 60-65 for a couple of games) and how sharp he's looking. Could be worth getting him in for just DGW27 (or maybe sterling). Excellent differential tho!

    3. thegaffer82
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      The funny thing is - what did KDB do even before his injury that makes you think he's worth ditching Salah for?

      He's got a fair few assists this season fair enough, but he's been well off the pace in front of goal and continued that yesterday. At least Salah is still scoring goals and getting bonus...

      I'm not interested in that transfer at all - unless I see a lot more from KDB

  14. Sterling Archer
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Current WC draft, with Salah and KDB! Squad value 103.6

    Areola - Sanchez
    Shaw - Dias - 4.5 - (Struijk) - (Dallas)
    Salah - Gundo - Bruno - KDB - (4/5mill) Smith Rowe/Jorginho)
    Kane - Watkins (Maja? Potenitally)

    Not worth the cut backs required to fit Salah and KDB in?

    i would be captaining Bruno in 26 and KDB in 27

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

      I’d replace Dallas with Brighton or Fulham def
      Don’t like ESR and Jorginho peaks- both rotation risks

    1. thegaffer82
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Not to mention that Grealish was missing from training photos posted by Villa themselves *facepalm*

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

      It's not like Leicester only beat them because they'd figured out that Grealish was out and so could prepare accordingly! 😀

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

    I have exact funds to do Raphinha, Ings to Barnes, Kane before price rises.

    Should I pull the trigger?

    1. thegaffer82
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Those transfers look pretty tasty to be fair.

      I think I would do it then pray that Barnes & Kane get though their Europa fixtures okay (Kane will probably be rested I would think)

  16. mr messi
    • 13 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Grealish, Antonio and Coufal out for
    Barnes, DCL and Targett for -8?

    Would you bench boost

    Pope
    Dias Cancelo Taylor
    Salah Bruno Barnes Gündogan
    Kane DCL Bamford

    McCarthy Dallas Raphinha Targett

    I’ve no FH left. I could wc this week instead?

  17. ratski
    • 13 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Need to take a bit for DGW.
    A. Rapihna and ings - kane and Barnes
    B. Bamford and ings - Kane and DCL
    C. Watkins and ings - kane and DCL

    Obviously Leeds are the team without DGW.

  18. Kuzser
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Is anyone on FH this week?

    Who is on your essential list?
    For me it’s probably:
    Dcl
    3 city (depending on who plays in CL)
    Leicester def and attacker (Pereira and Barnes?)
    Salah
    Son/Kane or both

  19. Flynny
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    What is the current thoughts re triple captain this weekend?

    A....kane
    B...bruno

    Thanks

    1. thegaffer82
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      One of those for sure 🙂

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

      I'm torn betwwen the two. Maybe mid-week games solve our headace

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

      I am thinking Kane. But I am doing rubbish. So Bruno.

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

    Would you guys bench boost this lot?

    McCarthy, Dallas Raphinha Soucek

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

      No.

    2. No Totti No Party
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      No

  21. No Totti No Party
    • 12 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    what do u prefer ?
    A: Sterling Bamford
    B: Canselo Son -8

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

      A

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

    what do we make of Thomas at leicester ? is there a chance he holds down a spot there in place of Justin? would be an absolute gem at 4.3 or so

    anyone know how he played against villa?

    1. thegaffer82
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      I think it's a bit too risky just off the back of one game (with Justin missing).

      May end up being a good option, but with both Castagne and Ricardo fit, I'm not sure he'll hold down a place personally

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

        yep fair point, be good to get a leciester fan perspective

        I don't wan't to fall into the Justin trap and miss out on a good thing because 'not nailed'

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

      4.2m.

      Looks very promising indeed. Could be a nice short term punt for the DGW.

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

        Not only short term punt, but also long term cheap 5th defender enabler

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

      Not sure what position he was playing but with Pereira, Castagne & Amartey all looming id be worried about rotation.

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

        100%, be good to see the europa line up and go from there - at 4.2m I could handle a bit of rotation

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

        He plays LB.

        Leicester played Castagne RB and Pereira RW vs Villa.

        But they could quite easily put Castagne LB and Pereira RB in the next few games in which case there's no place for Thomas.

        Arguably, they played Pereira and Castagne, two RBs, to counter Grealish.

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

          Surely Leicester knew before giving the lineups Grealish is not playing?

          Although this not great news for Pereira & Castagne.
          Wonder if they get rotated too as Leicester have so many games if they win their EL tie on Thursday.

  23. Elly88 > KTR (Kevin The …
    • 11 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Did Gundo look threatening vs Arsenal? Thinking about him or DCL for captain.

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

      yeah he got in to good positions, could easily have had a goal.

      1. Elly88 > KTR (Kevin The …
        • 11 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        So we can say it is that odd blank in his purple patch?

    2. Royal5
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      not really

  24. ClipityKlopp
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    DLC or Barnes

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

      I'd go Barnes

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

    It seems whether FH29 works or not comes down to Arsenal players, just like in BGW18! (as most teams will have 2-3x Leeds, 2x Spurs, 1-2x Villa etc.)

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

      but if you have all of the above then it's easy to get Arsenal players with FT's between now and 29?

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

        Yeah, the rough numbers above was including transfers people might make for GW29 i.e. Kane not in many teams today but will be essential for 29.

        I doubt anyone will bring in Auba using transfers (especially with the tough GW30 fixture), but presumably would be a definitely be there on a FH etc.

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

          Well I'm bringing him in via ft's as I already have:
          3 x leeds
          3 x villa
          2 x spurs
          dunk

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

            You look really well set for GW29 then, good work!

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

              we were lucky with the spurs villa game being moved there, so if you are set up for dgw 26 then you are set up for 29

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

      West Ham will beat Arsenal comfortably imo.

  26. niaz1982
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    How does this look - was going to wildcard about a week ago for this week but now fixtures announced - G2G?

    Pope
    Shaw Dias Mee
    Sterling Fernandes Son [C] Raphina Barnes
    DCL Watkins

    Bench - McCarthy Dallas Bamford Cresswell

    Thinking maybe Rafinha to Gundo?

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

      Raph -> Gundo a good move

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

      Raph -> Gundo than good to go mate

    3. niaz1982
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Cheers

  27. GE
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    1) or 2)?

    1) Kane, Son and Watkins + Reed (Fulham) on the bench for a hit

    2) Kane, Barnes and Ings + Soucek on the bench for free

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

      2, are you using BB?

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

        Probably BB, find it hard to use it later

    2. niaz1982
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      2

    3. thegaffer82
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      How about Kane, Barnes & Watkins (with Soucek on bench) for hit?

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

        Then I have to do Ings or Bamford -> Watkins (-4)..is that a good move?

        1. thegaffer82
          • 12 Years
          3 years, 1 month ago

          Yep. Ings out...

  28. Ëð
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Worth a hit to switch out Justin and play the replacement instead of Dallas?

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

      Yes. You'll need to get rid of Justin eventually. Now is as good a time as any seeing as you gain a fixture as well.

    2. thegaffer82
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Probably not. But easier to say if we know who the replacement was...

      If it was Ricardo or Cancelo for example then I'd say go for it.

      If it's like Mee or Targett, then probably just play Dallas

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

      yes

  29. Plagued by indecision
    • 13 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Best defender up to 4.9 who has a double this week and a fixture in 29?

    Targett?

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

      Targett