Scout Notes

Lukaku on target as Chelsea assets prosper at Arsenal

We continue our more detailed Scout Notes of the Gameweek 2 action with a look at Arsenal v Chelsea.

ARSENAL 0-2 CHELSEA

  • Goals: Romelu Lukaku (£11.5m), Reece James (£5.5m)
  • Assists: James, Mason Mount (£7.5m)
  • Bonus: James x3, Lukaku x2, Edouard Mendy x1 (£6.0m)

Romelu Lukaku (£11.5m) scored and put in a dominant display as Chelsea beat Arsenal 2-0 on Sunday.

The Belgian’s man-of-the-match performance earnt rave reviews, while Reece James (£5.5m) – who got the second goal – also impressed as a wing-back in Thomas Tuchel’s 3-4-2-1 formation.

LUKAKU OFF THE MARK

Lukaku took just 15 minutes to get off the mark with the opening goal, sweeping home James’ delivery, and was unlucky not to add a second after a superb save from Bernd Leno (£5.0m).

The 28-year-old bullied Arsenal’s defence all afternoon, as he gave Chelsea a focal point up top and the clinical finisher that they have missed.

As a result, he collected two bonus points to return an eight-point Fantasy Premier League (FPL) haul in Gameweek 2.

After just one appearance, Lukaku already features amongst the top forwards for goal attempts, having attempted eight against the Gunners alone:

“What a start for Lukaku. In the beginning he struggled to touch the ball a little bit. Then he was very well integrated. He proved his value for the squad already. He linked really well with Mason Mount and Kai Havertz up front and gave something to the game that we did not have already.” – Thomas Tuchel

Lukaku deservedly grabbed the headlines, but this was a dominant team performance where others impressed, too.

JAMES IMPRESSES

James’ 18-point FPL haul – via a goal, assist, clean sheet and maximum bonus – was the biggest of his career to date.

Overall, he registered 42 final-third touches, more than any other player on the pitch, four goal attempts and two shots in the box, while his advanced role (no. 24 below) stood out, too:

Chelsea’s average position map v Arsenal

It’s now two clean sheets in two matches for Chelsea, though most FPL managers will surely be content to wait until Gameweek 7 before investing, given that their next four fixtures are Liverpool (a), Aston Villa (h), Tottenham Hotspur (a) and Manchester City (h).

ISSUES AT ARSENAL

While Arsenal’s opening day defeat at newly-promoted Brentford was perhaps unexpected, it has to be said that this result was on the cards.

Despite improving after the break, the Gunners 4-2-3-1 set-up looked devoid of width and left too much space for the likes of James to exploit.

However, it’s worth noting that the squad has been hit by Covid and injuries in the opening two weeks.

After the match, Mikel Arteta said:

“I don’t think the club in their history have faced something like this. We have to face the challenge. The league or table is not decided in August. The worst thing you can do is throw in the towel. We certainly are not going to do that. You have to understand the situation we have. We are missing nine players, and it is difficult. It is not just nine players – they are some big, big players.”

Worringly, Kieran Tierney (£5.0m) also limped off after 66 minutes with his side losing.

“They had to limp off. KT had an issue with his quad and Gabi (Martinelli) was cramping.”

It doesn’t get any easier for Arsenal, as their next Premier League game sees them make the trip to reigning champions Manchester City, though their fixtures do improve from Gameweek 4 onwards.

Arsenal XI: Leno, Cedric, Holding, Mari, Tierney (Tavares 66), Lokonga, Xhaka, Smith Rowe, Saka (Aubameyang 61), Pepe, Martinelli (Balogun 79)

Chelsea XI: Mendy, Azpilicueta, Christensen, Rudiger, James, Jorginho, Kovacic (Kante 72), Alonso, Mount (Ziyech 82), Havertz (Werner 90), Lukaku

ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW FROM GAMEWEEK 2

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2,220 Comments Post a Comment
  1. ball c
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 3 Years
    2 years, 7 months ago

    Who to take out for Benrahma:
    A) Barnes
    B) Jota

    Barnes no brainer right?

    1. RamboRN
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      A

    2. YEAH PITCH!
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      a

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

      Before Norwich?

      1. YEAH PITCH!
        • 5 Years
        2 years, 7 months ago

        Not convinced he will start

        1. Respect My Authoritah
          • 10 Years
          2 years, 7 months ago

          Perez got sent off so a Barnes start is pretty likely in his absence

          1. YEAH PITCH!
            • 5 Years
            2 years, 7 months ago

            They could change shape. Plus Daka/Iheanacho

            1. Respect My Authoritah
              • 10 Years
              2 years, 7 months ago

              Yeah, they could. But the only way Barnes misses out is if they go to a 3-5-2, and for that they need some fit CBs

    4. Davros
      • 14 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      Norwich next match…

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

      Barnes next Norwich. Jota - you know… I would hold or move Jota.

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

        Doesn’t make sense

  2. Pep Roulette
    • 6 Years
    2 years, 7 months ago

    Is Mbuemo a safe pick?

    1. Respect My Authoritah
      • 10 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      Safe as in will he start? Yes.

    2. BrockLanders
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      I'd say so

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

    Benrahma or Greenwood?

    1. YEAH PITCH!
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      A

  4. Manani
    • 12 Years
    2 years, 7 months ago

    Sanchez, Dier or Tangana?

    1. Balls of Steel
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      All could be rotated at any time, that's the risk !

      1. Manani
        • 12 Years
        2 years, 7 months ago

        but who will Romero be replacing if fit?

        1. YEAH PITCH!
          • 5 Years
          2 years, 7 months ago

          Sanchez

    2. Nightf0x
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      They will concede in the upcoming games

  5. leo_messi
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    2 years, 7 months ago

    For the next 2 :

    A) Coufal (CRY, sot)
    B) Reguilon (WAT, cpl)

    1. drughi
      • 14 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      B

    2. BrockLanders
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      A

    3. zdrojo187
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      B

    4. Nightf0x
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      A, spurs will concede

  6. RamboRN
    • 12 Years
    2 years, 7 months ago

    Tsimkas rise tonight?

    1. BrockLanders
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      Yep

    2. F4L
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      hopefully, FPL stats says he should

      1. BrockLanders
        • 9 Years
        2 years, 7 months ago

        He's over 100%

    3. Walter White (WW)
      • 2 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      Hopefully

  7. BrockLanders
    • 9 Years
    2 years, 7 months ago

    Gundo or Barnes for Behnrama?

    1. BrockLanders
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      Anyone??

    2. chelseabrad
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      Gundo

      1. BrockLanders
        • 9 Years
        2 years, 7 months ago

        Ta

    3. zdrojo187
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      G

    4. Nightf0x
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      Gundo

      1. BrockLanders
        • 9 Years
        2 years, 7 months ago

        Thanks everyone

  8. MoSalad
    • 10 Years
    2 years, 7 months ago

    Want to give Barnes 1 more GW, but the -£0.1m price drop is making me want to ship him!

    1. BrockLanders
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      Same, but I'm tempted for one more week

    2. Respect My Authoritah
      • 10 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      Similar to last season, I don't think losing a few 0.1s here and there will make a difference. There's so many good value options

      1. Nightf0x
        • 8 Years
        2 years, 7 months ago

        Exactly

      2. Ajax Hamsterdam
        • 9 Years
        2 years, 7 months ago

        This

    3. Well you know, Triffic
      • 13 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      It's Norwich tbh. I'd take the 0.1 loss.

  9. F4L
    • 9 Years
    2 years, 7 months ago

    Want to do Barnes + Zaha ➡ Benrahma + Pogba with 2 FTs

    That leaves only .2 itb as it stands and might be out of reach by Friday, so it's worth risking Barnes to Benrahma tonight, right?

    1. Walter White (WW)
      • 2 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      😆

      No brainer

      1. F4L
        • 9 Years
        2 years, 7 months ago

        That's the spirit 😀

    2. Walter White (WW)
      • 2 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      Or Zaha to Benrahma?

      1. F4L
        • 9 Years
        2 years, 7 months ago

        Barnes will drop first. Happy to wait to do the Zaha to Pogba transfer on Friday, even if it means Zaha drops .1 before then

        1. Walter White (WW)
          • 2 Years
          2 years, 7 months ago

          Perfect . Yes it’s better to avoid the drop & get Benrahma. No time to waste time. Just got the Lad too

          1. F4L
            • 9 Years
            2 years, 7 months ago

            noice. Cheers!

  10. Lord of Ings
    • 8 Years
    2 years, 7 months ago

    Since I've already got benrahma and raphinha
    Barnes--->Greenwood -4 doesn't make sense right?

    1. BrockLanders
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      Yeah

    2. chelseabrad
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      Dont do it

  11. Champions League Varane
    • 5 Years
    2 years, 7 months ago

    Only way I can get Antonio is one of the below. Which is better?

    Ings-> Antonio
    Greenwood and Toney -> Benrahma and Antonio -4

    1. BrockLanders
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      Ing

    2. chaser123
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      Ings

    3. F4L
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      Ings if you're desperate but still 1 week too early to sell him

  12. chaser123
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 6 Years
    2 years, 7 months ago

    Sanchez
    TAA Shaw Coufal Amartey
    Salah Bruno Greenwood Raphinha
    Ings Antonio

    Steele Brownhill Tsimikas Perica

    £2.9m in the bank and 1 FT.

    Should I do:
    1) Brownhill to Dele/Gray/Raphinha
    2) Tsimikas to Cancelo/Reguilon
    3) Save
    4) Something else

    1. Jam0sh
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      You already have Raphinha?

      1. chaser123
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 6 Years
        2 years, 7 months ago

        Sorry typo - I have Benhrama

    2. chelseabrad
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      Brownhill to benrahma

      1. chaser123
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 6 Years
        2 years, 7 months ago

        Sorry, made a mistake in the above. I have Benhrama not Raphinha

        1. It’s A Joke
          • 13 Years
          2 years, 7 months ago

          You totally ballsed that up, mate 😀

          1. chaser123
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 6 Years
            2 years, 7 months ago

            Hahah yeh I really did! Any thoughts? Can I get away with no bench and upgrade Brownhill?

    3. Mr Tin
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      I'm doing Brownhill > Raphina for the same midfield.

      1. chaser123
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 6 Years
        2 years, 7 months ago

        Are you concerned about the upcoming internationals and quarantine etc?

  13. The Mastermind
    • 6 Years
    2 years, 7 months ago

    Is Barnes vs Norwich worth the -0.1M loss…

    Have 2FT and seriously debating doing Barnes > Benrahma

    Was going to last week and regret holding out

    1. BrockLanders
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      Same. Similar quandary with Gundo or Barnes

      1. The Mastermind
        • 6 Years
        2 years, 7 months ago

        Ahhhh I don’t know what to do. Barnes will definitely drop… if I keep him and he blanks against Norwich I’ll be sick

        If I sell him he’ll score 2 goals

        1. BrockLanders
          • 9 Years
          2 years, 7 months ago

          Lol. Desperate isn't it. Think I'll hold Barnes for now....

    2. Balls of Steel
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      Same dilemma here too. What if Norwich actually show up and put on a decent performance in front of their home fans! Then it's Man City up next for Leicester!

      1. The Mastermind
        • 6 Years
        2 years, 7 months ago

        Might just flip a coin instead of thinking about this all week. This is awful

    3. Carlton P
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      Do Barnes > Ben. It’s a 0.2-0.4 swing and Leicester May even go 5-2-1-2 next week, Barnes dropping to the bench

  14. pitstop1
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    2 years, 7 months ago

    Is Dennis nailed?

  15. COLLIN QUANER
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 7 months ago

    I will be keeping Barnes for Norwich. Benrahma due a blank

    1. Carlton P
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      Good luck

  16. Stranger Mings
    • 3 Years
    2 years, 7 months ago

    Sorry stupid question but what does it mean if people have numbers against their name & a symbol that looks like a chess player?!

    1. chelseabrad
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      The number is years on site I think & the little icon means they are a member

      1. Stranger Mings
        • 3 Years
        2 years, 7 months ago

        Oh Ok thanks

    2. Ze_Austin
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      Number: number of years with a registered account (free or paid) on FFS
      White Chess piece (FFS symbol): paying member
      Green FFS symbol: admin powers

      1. Stranger Mings
        • 3 Years
        2 years, 7 months ago

        Great thanks just been wondering !!

        1. Ze_Austin
          • 5 Years
          2 years, 7 months ago

          You're welcome 🙂

  17. Tabbara
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 7 months ago

    Thoughts on Coufal, Mahrez and Ings out for Sarr, Lukaku and Coufal (-4)?
    Looking to replace mahrez, 9.0 and not sure if he will start
    Thx

    1. Tabbara
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      Sorry, meant Shaw, Mahrez and Ings out for Sarr, Lukaku and Coufal (-4)?

    2. Carlton P
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      Save coufal and do for free??

    3. Pep's Money Laundry
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      You want to replace Coufal with Coufal?

  18. Carlton P
    • 8 Years
    2 years, 7 months ago

    Hmmm Jimenez at 7.4, trincao at 5.9, Semedo at 4.9
    Harrison at 5.9, stones at 5.4
    So nice drops coming over the next few days

    1. BrockLanders
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      Decent options too

    2. drughi
      • 14 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      Eying Up raul as my toney replacement

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

      Ings to Jim locked in for me in GW4. The stats are screaming

      1. Well you know, Triffic
        • 13 Years
        2 years, 7 months ago

        If Traore goes to Spurs, Jimi will suffer.

        1. Carlton P
          • 8 Years
          2 years, 7 months ago

          Is Podence not back soon?

          1. Well you know, Triffic
            • 13 Years
            2 years, 7 months ago

            No.

      2. chaser123
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 6 Years
        2 years, 7 months ago

        Thinking this over DCL?

      3. Flaming Flamingo
        • 7 Years
        2 years, 7 months ago

        Just a heads up, Jimenez may miss GW4/5 due to the international games

      4. Carlton P
        • 8 Years
        2 years, 7 months ago

        Ings + Wilson > DCL + Jim for me
        Said it earlier today
        DCL l Antonio l Jimi is the way to go
        All better value then lukaku and means TAA l Salah l Bruno l Son is doable

  19. George Agdgdgwngo
    • 14 Years
    2 years, 7 months ago

    Best 4.5m mid?

    Bissouma or Brownhill?

    1. chelseabrad
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      Bis

    2. zdrojo187
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      B-a

  20. gauzah
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 7 months ago

    Barnes or Buendia to Benrahma tonight?

    1. chelseabrad
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      Buendia

  21. Zoostation
    • 9 Years
    2 years, 7 months ago

    Good to go? 1 FT

    Tsimikas and White and no Benrahma are the issues but want 2 transfers for the break.

    Sanchez (Gunn)

    TAA Shaw Ayling (Tsimikas,White)

    Salah Fernandes Grealish Raphinha (Brownhill)

    DCL Antonio Toney

    1. chelseabrad
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      Looks good

    2. Ajax Hamsterdam
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      Very nice team gtg

  22. jimmy12
    • 9 Years
    2 years, 7 months ago

    Anyone who has watched Leicesters games, how has Barnes played?
    Worth another week or get rid now?

  23. Zenith UK
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 7 months ago

    Used to be a premium member. Cancelled to switch cards so I can charge it to my business account, but now I don't know what package I used to have. I swear there never used to be two?

    Also, was it usually £20?

  24. cuppatea78
    • 11 Years
    2 years, 7 months ago

    Mahrez to Benrahma worth doing?

    1. chaser123
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      That’s what I’m thinking of doing. But think it’s only worth it if we do something sensible with the money gained. You making a second transfer?

      1. cuppatea78
        • 11 Years
        2 years, 7 months ago

        Agreed. One of the reasons for doing it. Want to to also try and get Lukaku in (maybe for Ings) but not quite sure on my others moves yet. Will probably mean downgrading Raphinha for Mbeumo or Son for Fernandes. Not sure yet.

  25. chaser123
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 6 Years
    2 years, 7 months ago

    Is it too risky to go with this defence?

    TAA Shaw Coufal Tsimikas Amartey

    Don’t really want to waste a transfer on moving out one of the £4.0m players…

    1. cuppatea78
      • 11 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      Looks good for now I'd say

      1. chaser123
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 6 Years
        2 years, 7 months ago

        Think Amartey will play another game or two?

  26. Well you know, Triffic
    • 13 Years
    2 years, 7 months ago

    Rumours that Morocco will be added to the red list (spike in infections).

    1. Balls of Steel
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      Ah nuts!!

  27. Duffy Dunk
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 7 months ago

    Would you do Barnes to Torres?
    Already own Greenwood & Benrahma, not convinced by LEI & Barnes even if they face NOR next, while I feel MCI will destroy ARS.
    Pep's rotation always a factor though...

    1. chelseabrad
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      Raphinha?

  28. Neevesy
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 7 months ago

    Is Barnes actually any good? I owned him for 40% of last season, and he was trash. Then for some reason I find him my team again!

    I hate myself sometimes!

    1. Netley Lucas
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      Well he got 5ppm when he played. Slow start, not his fault Perez saw red. @nor next.

    2. Nate(U)dog(ie)
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      To be fair he was the only one tonight that looked like doing anything in that first half, didn't get much service, Leicester passed the ball around the back a lot. Made a good run into the box in the second half too but again they didn't create much

  29. The Ilfordian
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 6 Years
    2 years, 7 months ago

    Is Benrahma likely to miss gw4 /5. I can’t see anything that says so but a few commented here that he’s at risk?

    1. Well you know, Triffic
      • 13 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      Morocco rumoured to be added to the red list on Thursday. However, West Ham can ask him not to travel. It's a risk either way.

      1. Walter White (WW)
        • 2 Years
        2 years, 7 months ago

        Algerian

        1. Flaming Flamingo
          • 7 Years
          2 years, 7 months ago

          The game is being played in Morocco

          1. Walter White (WW)
            • 2 Years
            2 years, 7 months ago

            My bad

            1. Flaming Flamingo
              • 7 Years
              2 years, 7 months ago

              No worries 🙂

      2. The Ilfordian
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 6 Years
        2 years, 7 months ago

        Cheers WYKT

  30. HaveYassineChikhaoui
    • 3 Years
    2 years, 7 months ago

    Need Toney to avoid a price drop this week.

    1. Walter White (WW)
      • 2 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      Not gonna happen imo

    2. Zenith UK
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      99K transfers out required for him to drop. Think you're safe.

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

        We'll have to wait and see how the casuals react and whether they panic buy Antonio... luckily Benrahma's haul will sway some minds.