Scout Notes

Salah on target as Liverpool assets prosper at Leeds

We continue our Scout Notes of the weekend’s Fantasy Premier League (FPL) matches with analysis of Leeds United v Liverpool.

For a recap of all of Saturday’s action, check out our Scoreboard summary here.

LEEDS UNITED 0-3 LIVERPOOL

  • Goals: Mohamed Salah (£12.5m), Fabinho (£5.4m), Sadio Mane (£11.9m)
  • Assists: Trent Alexander-Arnold (£7.5m), Thiago (£5.4m)
  • Bonus (projected): Alexander-Arnold x3, Alisson (£6.0m) x2, Thiago x1, Andrew Robertson (£7.0m) x1
  • Red cards: Pascal Struijk (£4.4m)

SALAH JOINS 100 CLUB

Mohamed Salah (£12.5m) netted his 100th Premier League goal by slotting in from Trent Alexander-Arnold’s (£7.5m) perfect cross. 

The Egyptian is the 30th player to have joined the ‘100 club’, with only four others reaching the milestone in fewer appearances. 

In a match where Liverpool outshot their opponents 30-9, Salah was lively throughout, registering three shots in the box and 1.22 expected goals (xG). 

He also came close to adding an assist when Thiago (£5.4m) headed home, but the Egyptian was a yard offside.

Liverpool doubled their lead after Leeds failed to clear an Alexander-Arnold corner, with Fabinho (£5.4m) smashing home from six-yards out, with Sadio Mane (£11.9m) firing in during injury time for the Reds third.

The Senegalese winger finally scored with his 10th shot and third big chance of the game.

Sadio Mane’s shot map v Leeds United in Gameweek 4

TRENT’S CREATIVITY

Alexander-Arnold served up his second double-digit haul of the season, via an assist, clean sheet and three bonus points.

The England international’s creativity was again on show, as he created five chances and attempted nine crosses. In fact, his totals of 20 chances created, including four big chances, are both more than any other player in the game.

Again, we saw plenty of infield movements, which is captured on his Gameweek 4 touch heat map:

It’s also worth noting that Diogo Jota (£7.7m) was a little unfortunate not to register an assist with six created chances, with Mane particularly wasteful in front of goal. 

ELLIOTT INJURED

An excellent match was overshadowed by an unfortunate ankle injury to Harvey Elliott (£5.5m), who was stretchered off just after the hour mark.

As a result, Pascal Struijk (£4.4m) was sent off, and will now sit out Leeds’ next three fixtures.

LEEDS YET TO WIN IN LEAGUE

Following this afternoon’s defeat, Leeds are still yet to win in the Premier League, but with fixtures easing from Gameweek 5 to 10 (see below), the likes of Raphinha (£6.5m) and Patrick Bamford (£7.9m) still look like good options for our FPL squads.

Junior Firpo (£4.8m) took up some nice advanced positions, especially in the first-half, and could be one to add to the Watchlist, though Leeds will be without Struijk and possibly Diego Llorente (£4.5m), too, who limped off in the first-half with a hamstring injury.

LEEDS XI: Meslier, Ayling, Llorente (Struijk 33), Cooper, Firpo, Phillips, Dallas, Rodrigo (Roberts 45), Raphinha, Harrison (James 68), Bamford

LIVERPOOL XI: Alisson, Alexander-Arnold, Matip, van Dijk, Robertson, Fabinho, Thiago (Keita 90+3), Elliott (Henderson 63), Salah, Mane, Jota (Oxlade-Chamberlain 82)

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  1. Tabbara
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Current Team
    Sanchez
    Ayling TAA Coufal
    Raphina Salah Torres Sarr Benrahma
    Antonio Ronaldo
    Subs : Steele Tsmikas Livramento Obafemi
    3.8 ITB

    Which option is better
    A : Lukaku In for Antonio FT
    B : Antonio to Bamford and use the remaining cash and upgrade midfield

    Thx

    1. FeverPitch
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Obafemi to DCL?

    2. Warby84
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      A

    3. dabber7
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      A

  2. Pratik
    • 14 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Sanchez
    Veltman/Livramento/Shaw/Taa/Ayling
    Traore/Salah/Fernandes/Jota/Benrahma
    Toney/Antonio/Perica

    2.7M in the bank, 1FT

    Thinking of Fernandes + Toney -> Raphina + Ronaldo for a -4.

    It's boring but works. Any other suggestions?

    1. Egg noodle
      • 14 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Traore = disappointment

      1. Egg noodle
        • 14 Years
        2 years, 6 months ago

        Actually ignore that.

      2. Pratik
        • 14 Years
        2 years, 6 months ago

        I think my midfield is gonna flop. Not feeling great about Traore or Jota.

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

          Why not Jota? I don't understand the hype about Traore

  3. Diddizz
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Please rate my wildcard team 🙂

    4-4-2

    Ramsdale

    TAA, Dias, Rüdiger, James

    Salah, Raphinha, Sarr, Gallagher

    Ronaldo, Lukaku

    Bench: Gunn, Livramento, Bissouma, 4.5

    1. squ1rrel
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Really like it

    2. Pratik
      • 14 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      That's a good team!

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

      Awesome!

    4. CrouchDown
      • 11 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      I would try to get Jota

      1. Diddizz
        • 7 Years
        2 years, 6 months ago

        How do I get Jota? What downgrades in defense do you recommend?

        1. CrouchDown
          • 11 Years
          2 years, 6 months ago

          Maybe
          James to Williams
          Sarr to Jota
          Bissouma to Sissoko

          Then rotate Williams, Livramento and Sissoko

          1. Diddizz
            • 7 Years
            2 years, 6 months ago

            If Firmino was injured long-term I would agree with you. Do you think Jota will get enough minutes when Firmino is back?

            James, Sarr vs. Jota, Williams/Livramento/Sissoko

            Chelsea's fixtures are not so good right now. You could be right. Then change at gameweek 7. Maybe Jota can be effective at least until then.

    5. SAKA AND EMILE SMITH ROWE
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      That’s a beast of a team!

    6. The Big Fella
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Jesus your team value must be immense. I am 0.5 off being to have this team. Great team though, well done

      1. Diddizz
        • 7 Years
        2 years, 6 months ago

        My team value before transfers were 101.6.

        You think it's the perfect WC-team right now? Can't think of anything to improve?

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

          Hahah Jesus - good work. The only two comments I would make are 1) I am not convinced by Leeds' form at the moment. I know they have had tough games, but they do look like they're struggling. I would consider not having Raphinha. 2) I don't like having non-playing players and your 3rd striker is a bench fodder

  4. Gharvey
    • 5 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    What’s the most Ronaldo’s price can increase by by next weekend. Would that be 0.1 for every day?

    1. Pratik
      • 14 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      0.3 is the max. I don't think it will increase by more than 0.2 though.

    2. tommo1989
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Pretty sure a player can only increase by a max of 0.3 per GW but rarely anyone goes up more than 0.2

    3. WHUFCSmith23
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      If anyone were to go up by 0.3 it would be him.

    4. Diddizz
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Many wildcards in play. I think he only will be increaded by 0.1 by friday.

    5. Egg noodle
      • 14 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      It's capped at 0.3 per gameweek

  5. Danstoke82
    • 9 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    How’s this team looking? -4 to correct my mistake and bring back TAA.

    Moves would be Antonio + Shaw > 4.5 striker (fodder) + TAA.

    Formation 4-4-2 for now

    Sanchez
    TAA - Rudiger - Coady - Duffy
    Salah - Jota - Benrahma - Gray
    Ronaldo - Lukaku

    Subs: Steele, Livramento, Mendy, 4.5striker.

    £1.6ITB to maybe move out weak links in following weeks, probably move out Mendy > Sissoko then leave the 4.5 striker to rot on my bench.

    Thanks in advance.

    1. WVA
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Cant you sell someone other than Shaw?

      1. Danstoke82
        • 9 Years
        2 years, 6 months ago

        It’s either Shaw or Rudiger for Trent if I make the move. Chelsea pretty solid at the back

  6. mitre
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Save FT? (got 0,1m ITB).

    Raya (Sánchez)
    TAA Digne Tierney Williams (Livra)
    Salah Jota Torres Raphinha (Mendy)
    Ronaldo Jimenez (Antonio)

    1. Diddizz
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Easy save.

  7. Meme2011
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    guys need to get in Ronaldo do i downgrade Shaw or Antonio by 0.5m

    i only have Gilmour on bench of any note

    i can downgrade Shaw for wolves def but Antonio there isnt alot at that price point

    1. Egg noodle
      • 14 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Yeah get rid of Shaw. Not great fixtures for clean sheets

    2. clodhopper
      • 10 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Keep Shaw

      1. Eastman
        • 6 Years
        2 years, 6 months ago

        Keep Shaw

  8. WHUFCSmith23
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 3 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Anyone else gone off Raphinha?

    Looked so disinterested, felt that way a few times this season with him. I know the fixtures look good but Leeds are struggling and he seems "off".

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

      I was keen on Antonio to Bamford, but now I'm having second thoughts. Will probably keep Antonio.

      1. J ⚒ Gimme ur Mané
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        2 years, 6 months ago

        They were playing against Liverpool….

    2. WVA
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      This is so typical of a quality player i start the season with

      1. WHUFCSmith23
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 3 Years
        2 years, 6 months ago

        Did you break Raphinha for us all? Can you put some Tottenham players in your team please

    3. Ajax Hamsterdam
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      they were playing liverpool. i m still getting a leeds attacker in my wc team

      1. WHUFCSmith23
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 3 Years
        2 years, 6 months ago

        I'm swaying to only Bamford at this point. Was considering the double up but not sure now

        1. Ajax Hamsterdam
          • 9 Years
          2 years, 6 months ago

          bamford my choice as well i think. double seems a bit risky i agree

    4. FPL_Crisis
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      I do think in general he’s overhyped as FPL star. Plus they were playing against a better team.

      I do feel one Leeds attacker is needed with their great run

      I have it on my draft wildcard but it will come down to whether I can fit in Bamford or not

    5. jia you
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      I think Bielsa gets them back firing sooner rather than later so I'm risking the triple up going into their good run...can always lose one of the attackers if they continue to struggle.

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

    Rudiger or James?

    1. WVA
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      James

    2. Diddizz
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Both.

  10. Ajax Hamsterdam
    • 9 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    is vardy just a no go? i am looking at the fixtures but maybe I am being nostalgic 🙂

    1. Old Bull
      • 10 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      His gameplay seems to have changed a bit lately. Not sure his goal tally will be quite as big this season

      1. Ajax Hamsterdam
        • 9 Years
        2 years, 6 months ago

        cheers

  11. Old Bull
    • 10 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Anyone thinking of taking the considerable risk of going without Salah?

    1. dshv
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Never!

    2. Ginola
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Are you serious?

    3. WHUFCSmith23
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Why? He has returned in 3 out of 4 games and Liverpool look great. He is in form and so are they.

    4. Gandalf
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Don’t do it!

    5. cravencottage
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      No chance

    6. Diddizz
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Don't do it. Will end in tears.

  12. Corona is not good 4 U
    • 3 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Best replacement for Toney. I can 6.8 spend. Thank you!

    1. Ajax Hamsterdam
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      st max

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

      no good replacements in that price range.

    3. Diddizz
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Right now the best thing is to wait and see what happens with Odsonne Edouard (6.5) and Armando Broja (5.0). Otherwise you can downgrade to a 4.5 and upgrade in defense.

      I would recommend that you save your transfer and have better information next week.

  13. Oooo Matron
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Best midfielder & striker combo for 14.7?

    Currently on DCL & Raphina, anything better?

  14. Igz08
    • 6 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    With Antonio out, do I start Gilmour / Livramento next week or do one of these?

    A) Tsimi -> Marcal
    B) Toney -> DCL
    C) Gilmour -> Gray
    D) Play Gilmour

    Maybe go A, B for a -4

    1. Eastman
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      D

  15. Meme2011
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    is Semedo worth the extra 0.4 over Marcal?

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

      Yes. Unlucky not to haul.

      1. WHUFCSmith23
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 3 Years
        2 years, 6 months ago

        More of a habit than unlucky

        1. Ginola
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 3 Years
          2 years, 6 months ago

          True. If he was able to convert all those chances he'd be Fantasy gold.

  16. Pratik
    • 14 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Very few budget midfielders look like good options currently. Raphina/Traore/Jota/Torres/Benhrama all had disappointing weeks.

    1. Mr. O'Connell
      • 11 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Season is longer than one week

    2. Ajax Hamsterdam
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      thats why the re budget options 🙂

    3. _figu
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Jota played well.

      1. Pratik
        • 14 Years
        2 years, 6 months ago

        True, should have gotten an assist easily. Any idea when Firminho is likely to be back?

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

          We dont know. Keeping him until he gets benched. I consider him the most wrongly priced player in fpl, should be 8.5 min.

    4. Hotdogs for Tea
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      not sure you can judge based upon one game week ?

      1. Pratik
        • 14 Years
        2 years, 6 months ago

        I just meant currently. Surely, we will get amazing picks as the season progresses.

  17. Hotdogs for Tea
    • 8 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    TAA the second highest number of points on the game after Salah … looks like a bargain at just 7.5 🙂

    1. CrouchDown
      • 11 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      He’s essential imo

    2. Old Bull
      • 10 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Do you mind not telling everyone.

      1. Big_Andy_GAWA
        • 12 Years
        2 years, 6 months ago

        Happy I started ths season with him. Didn't have him in any of my drafts until the start of the week before start of season. Is superb to own.

  18. FeverPitch
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Starting to think Lukaku against Spurs might be a better bet than Ronaldo against West Ham… picking one of these guys is gonna be tough. Pretty firmly in the camp of one plus salah

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

      Look at fixtures for longer than 1 gw

      1. FeverPitch
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        2 years, 6 months ago

        Yeah absolutely. It’s Lukaku from gw7 I think, but the more I look at the next two the more I think it’s closer than first appears

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

          Yep. I'd probably go Lukaku this GW to save a transfer on 7. Altough GW6 captaincy might swing it to Ronaldo. For 4-6 it wasn't that close for me on WC.

    2. Hotdogs for Tea
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      most will try to get both with Salah

      1. Old Bull
        • 10 Years
        2 years, 6 months ago

        Not sure this is true

      2. FeverPitch
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        2 years, 6 months ago

        Could be great. But personally prefer the upgrades by going only one (and potentially swapping between them)

        1. BoleynWin
          • 6 Years
          2 years, 6 months ago

          I sit firmly with you in the Salah +1 camp. It will be tricky to catch the hauls between say Ronaldo & Lukaku by switching between them but the distinguishable run of favourable fixtures makes it possible I think with the obvious options below….

          Ronaldo (5-6): Whu AVL

          Lukaku (7-11): SOU bre NOR new BUR

          Ronaldo (15-20): CPL nor bre BHA new BUR WOLVES

          1. FeverPitch
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 10 Years
            2 years, 6 months ago

            Yeah I think you’re probably right. Maybe playing the fixtures in sections like this is the right way to go. I’m on wc atm and was thinking of Ronaldo for 2 weeks and switch, but I think Lukaku might actually have the slightly favourable match up this coming week, in which case maybe I should ignore gw 6 and save a transfer. Also means I can go for Chelsea defence now rather than another planned transfer for gw7

      3. _figu
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 6 Years
        2 years, 6 months ago

        Let's hope so.

  19. noahzark22
    • 6 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Sanchez, steele
    Taa, Digne, shaw, Tierney, Tsimikas
    Brownhill, mbeumo, Salah, Pogba, Benrahma
    Antonio, Ronaldo, Jimenez
    One FT. 0.2 itb

    Obviously Tsimikas is an issue. Not sure it's pressing enough to use a transfer this week.

  20. BlzE_94
    • 9 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Which WC option is better? (0.2 ITB for both)

    A)
    Sanchez
    TAA Shaw Marcal White
    Salah Raphina Gray
    Ronaldo Lukaku DCL

    Steele Sissoko Gilmour Williams

    B)
    Sanchez
    TAA Shaw Cancelo James
    Salah Raphina Gray Gallagher
    Ronaldo Lukaku

    Steele Sissoko Williams Scarlett

    1. cravencottage
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      A- but easier if you just highlight the differences

    2. CrouchDown
      • 11 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      I think A

    3. Diddizz
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Both are good. Very hard choice.

      DCL, Marcal, White VS Gallagher, Cancelo, James

      A will win in short-term becouse of fixtures. It all depends on Gallagher if he can provide from time to time.

      What do you think?

  21. CrouchDown
    • 11 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Totally stuck here with 0 itb and only 1 FT. Any ideas?

    Ideally I would like to get Raphinha for Benrahma somehow but also need to get rid of Toney

    Pickford

    TAA Shaw Coufal White

    Salah(C) Greenwood Jota Benrahma

    Ronaldo Toney

    Subs: Begovic, Gilmour Livramento Antonio

    1. Diddizz
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Dump Ben or Tony? I would recommend to dump Ben first becouse you know you want Raphinha with Leeds fixtures. Maybe Odsonne Edouard at 6.5 could be an option. Better to wait at least one more week with him. Broja at 5.0 maybe can be an option. Better to wait on the forwards to see if any can get a starting spot.

      1. CrouchDown
        • 11 Years
        2 years, 6 months ago

        Yes I would like to do Ben > Raph but I’m a bit limited with 0 itb

        I could maybe downgrade in defence but would need a -4

        Unfortunately it looks like Toney might have to wait

        1. Diddizz
          • 7 Years
          2 years, 6 months ago

          You should save the transfer and change next week. Ben could get something at United. -4 all the time is not good for your ranking. We can't jump on every new shining t everyhing time.

  22. 824545201
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Better WC draft?

    A)
    Ramsdale
    Trent James White Duffy/Williams
    Salah Mount Torres Gallagher
    Ronaldo Lukaku

    Steele Livra Sissoko Scarlett

    B)
    Ramsdale
    Trent James White Coady
    Salah Torres Raphinha Gallagher
    Ronaldo Lukaku

    Steele Livra Sissoko Scarlett

    1. CrouchDown
      • 11 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      B

    2. Ajax Hamsterdam
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      not keen on either to be honest. ronaldo lukaku and salah too much imo.

      b if you must

  23. Ajax Hamsterdam
    • 9 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    how is this wc looking?

    mendy (4.0)
    taa laporte coady (white livra)
    salah jota pogba sarr (gilmour)
    lukaku bamford st max

    a wish it was my team
    b getting there
    c start again

    thanks and gl

    1. The White Pele
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      B. need CR7

      1. Ajax Hamsterdam
        • 9 Years
        2 years, 6 months ago

        for who though ? thanks

        1. The White Pele
          • 6 Years
          2 years, 6 months ago

          Lukaku but would want him again gw7

          1. Ajax Hamsterdam
            • 9 Years
            2 years, 6 months ago

            precisely. i will captain salah next 2 do i really need ronaldo? thanks for input by the way 🙂

            1. Ajax Hamsterdam
              • 9 Years
              2 years, 6 months ago

              i could downgrade mendy to 5.0 and upgrade lukaku to ronaldo but not sure I wan to..

            2. The White Pele
              • 6 Years
              2 years, 6 months ago

              Lukaku can do well also tbh.

              1. Ajax Hamsterdam
                • 9 Years
                2 years, 6 months ago

                if only i had a crystall ball 😉

    2. Hotdogs for Tea
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      get Ron too

      Sanchez (4.0)
      taa White coady (williams livra)
      salah jota pogba Allan (gilmour)
      lukaku Ron st max

      1. Ajax Hamsterdam
        • 9 Years
        2 years, 6 months ago

        thanks for doing my team 😉

        but not keen on allan williams or livra every week...

        1. Hotdogs for Tea
          • 8 Years
          2 years, 6 months ago

          how much itb with that team though ? you could upgrade one of the defenders probably and have a nice 433

          One of Salah, Lukaku or Ronaldo could be getting 20 - 30 points each week with the captaincy on not owning them will hurt.

        2. Hotdogs for Tea
          • 8 Years
          2 years, 6 months ago

          actually you can afford to upgrade both of Williams or Livra to 4.5 defenders

  24. FPL Brains
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • Has Moderation Rights
    • 12 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Whats the thoughts behind;

    - Eduoard
    - Hwang
    - Broja

    Obvs we need to sit and wait on them but how was the eye test if anyone saw?

    1. Clintymints
      • 14 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      A for me, but interested to see where he fits into their system,

      Benteke surely worried

      1. FPL Brains
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 12 Years
        2 years, 6 months ago

        For sure

    2. WVA
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Broja was brilliant but not sure on his minutes with Adams and Armstrong

      Zaha Eduoard Eze looks lovely

      1. FPL Brains
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 12 Years
        2 years, 6 months ago

        Broja a super sub type player? Or does he look like he'll break into the first 11?

    3. WHUFCSmith23
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Broja's cameo in the game against West Ham was impressive. Strong and aggressive, perfect for the league. Another day he scores.

      For Edouard, I watched the Palace game too and its too hard to say. He wasn't on long and Tottenham were down to 10 and tired. He took his first goal well. Got the ball in the areas a striker wants them and actually finished. Can't really read much into it other than he knows where the goal is instinctively which is a good sign.

      Didn't see the Wolves game, only the highlights so can't say on Hwang Hee Chan.

  25. Clintymints
    • 14 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Holy Moly, after watching the highlights I feel like I'm missing a few Salah/Jota points

    Also VdV telling Matip to mark Bamford when Leeds broke was pure class, love his awareness, it's fantastic to see such top drawer defending

    1. WVA
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Yes what incredible awareness to think of marking their only striker and most likely scorer ha

    2. WVA
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Completely agree on Jota though, was a huge differential for me too, he looked good though

  26. A Team Of James McCleans
    • 8 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    It’s time to wildcard isn’t it? (No CR7)

    Sanchez (Steele)
    TAA Shaw Coufal (Mumba) (Pollock)
    Salah Pogba Jota Benrahma (Mendy)
    Lukaku DCL Antonio

    0.1 ITB

    It sickens me to use a WC to bring in Ronaldo (I hate him). But everyone (including my mini league rivals) have him, so it’s worth a wildcard right?)

    Also should I drop Antonio or DCL?

    1. Ajax Hamsterdam
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      i wouldnt wc this. you dont need ronaldo imo

      1. A Team Of James McCleans
        • 8 Years
        2 years, 6 months ago

        Everyone in my mini league seems to have him captain though

        1. Ajax Hamsterdam
          • 9 Years
          2 years, 6 months ago

          v newcastle it was a wise move. salah better option next 2 weeks imo.

    2. Abaddon
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      You can’t have em all

  27. Besaid_Auroch
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Dilemma...

    1) Benrahma + Rudiger
    2) Gallagher + Dias

    1. Clintymints
      • 14 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Depends on who you need to affrd, Probably A, but it's purely for options at their price points and future changes

      1. Amartey Partey
        • 4 Years
        2 years, 6 months ago

        2

  28. Amartey Partey
    • 4 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    The hardest thing about this game is not being able to own everyone.

  29. JDrama
    • 4 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    1)Sanches or Ramsdale
    2)Greenwood or Jota
    3)Are people ditching Antonio?

    Currently building a WC team with CR7, Lukaku, Salah and TAA. It’s not easy!

    1. FPL_Crisis
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Yep my team value is poor and making it near impossible to fit this quarter in!
      I bought Antonio 7.6 so only 0.1 diff if he drops so yes will probably sell

  30. tommo1989
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Would people prefer Lukaku or Bamford for the next two matches?

    1. FPL_Crisis
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Exactly my question.
      Probably comes down to Lukaku and cheap striker who may/may not play much or Bamford plus Antonio/DCL

      Can’t answer that right now need the week to tinker 🙂

      1. tommo1989
        • 7 Years
        2 years, 6 months ago

        For me it’s a question of doing Bruno and Antonio to Raphinha and Bamford, then leaving the cash in the bank to bring in Lukaku for GW7 or just bringing in Lukaku now and ignoring Bamford. I’m leaning towards just bringing in Lukaku now as I’m hopeful he’ll be on pens too. It’ll give me a front 3 of DCL, Richarlison and Lukaku. Richarlison will go eventually but I’ll keep him until they’ve played Norwich

        1. FPL_Crisis
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 13 Years
          2 years, 6 months ago

          Cool looks good. Do you have Greenwood as some United cover?
          I’m trying to fit both Ron and Rom but my team value is pretty poor so my midfield stinks / big compromise

          Was going to go Ronaldo then Lukaku later to spread the likes of Bamford Torres etc

          Early season price drops have taken its toll already

          1. tommo1989
            • 7 Years
            2 years, 6 months ago

            Yeah I’ve got Greenwood.
            Sanchez
            TAA Shaw Reguilon
            Salah (c) Greenwood Raphinha Benrahma
            DCL Richarlison Lukaku
            Bench: Steele Duffy Gilmour Livramento
            I might actually play Duffy ahead of Reguilon next weekend