Scout Notes

Ronaldo and Lukaku’s FPL Gameweek 5 hauls assessed as Wilson ‘could miss month’

We continue our Scout Notes of the weekend’s Fantasy Premier League (FPL) matches with analysis of Manchester United v Newcastle United and Chelsea v Aston Villa.

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

MANCHESTER UNITED 4-1 NEWCASTLE UNITED

  • Goals: Cristiano Ronaldo (£12.5m) x2, Bruno Fernandes (£12.0m), Jesse Lingard (£6.9m) | Javier Manquillo (£4.0m)
  • Assists: Mason Greenwood (£7.7m), Luke Shaw (£5.5m), Paul Pogba (£7.7m) x2 | Allan Saint-Maximin (£6.5m)
  • Bonus: Ronaldo x3, Pogba x2, Fernandes x1 

RONALDO AT THE DOUBLE

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Cristiano Ronaldo (£12.5m) scored twice and bagged 13 FPL points on his return to Manchester United as the hosts beat Newcastle United 4-1 at Old Trafford.

After going close with a couple of efforts, United’s new no. 7 opened the scoring just before half-time when he tapped in after Freddie Woodman (£4.5m) spilled Mason Greenwood’s (£7.7m) shot, and added a second on 62 minutes, as he drilled home a Luke Shaw (£5.5m) pass.

As you can see below, he did drop deep at times to link play, often drifting to the left, but lead the line well and racked up six goal attempts, five shots in the box and two big chances.

Above: Cristiano Ronaldo’s touch heatmap v Newcastle United in Gameweek 4

UNITED’S MIDFIELDERS DELIVER AGAIN

Ronaldo’s international team-mate, Bruno Fernandes (£12.0m), also got in on the act with a goal, and as a result, eight FPL points, though it is worth noting that none of his five goal attempts arrived in the box, while his expected goal involvement (xGI) total was just 0.29 against the Magpies, compared to Ronaldo’s 1.47. However, he did see more of the ball than any other player on the pitch in the final third, with 51 touches in that zone.

Paul Pogba (£7.7m) was positioned in the double pivot alongside Nemanja Matic (£4.5m), but was able to get forward and rounded off a good display with two assists, making it seven in total for the season.

Jesse Lingard (£6.9m) added a fourth in added time, having replaced Jadon Sancho (£9.2m) on 66 minutes.

After the opening four rounds, Mason Greenwood (£7.7m), Pogba and Fernandes are all tied on 31 points in FPL. Amongst all midfielders, only Mohamed Salah (£12.5m) has more, with 38.

SHAW’S CREATIVE NUMBERS

At the back, Shaw’s creativity again stood out, as he created four chances and attempted 11 crosses. In fact, after four Gameweeks, the England left-back’s three big chances created ranks second amongst all defenders, while his 56 successful final-third passes are only bettered by Joao Cancelo (£6.0m) and Trent Alexander-Arnold (£7.5m).

Above: Defenders ranked by big chances created 2021/22

Raphael Varane (£5.5m) also impressed, winning all three of his aerial duels and all three of his attempted tackles.

DEFENSIVE ISSUES AT NEWCASTLE

The margin of victory was perhaps a little harsh on Steve Bruce’s Newcastle, who played well for periods. However, they have now conceded 12 Premier League goals, more than any other side, and rank bottom for big chances conceded (16) and expected goals conceded (xGC) with 10.53.

“We had more than one or two opportunities [to spoil the party]. We had chances, created opportunities but I am disappointed we have given away some poor goals and that has cost us. The first goal is the big one. We deserved to be 0-0 at half time. That is the instinct, he [Cristiano Ronaldo] follows it in and my two defenders don’t and that gets him the first [goal].” – Steve Bruce

The loss of Callum Wilson (£7.4m) was a blow, with Allan Saint-Maximin (£6.5m) leading the line in his absence, though Steve Bruce did suggest he has a chance of making Friday night’s home encounter with Leeds United in Gameweek 5.

 “I cannot put a timescale on it. It’ll be touch and go whether he is ready for next week.”

However, the Athletic reported on Monday morning that the Newcastle striker may be out for a month.

Saint-Maximin grabbed the assist for Javier Manquillo’s (£4.0m) equaliser, which means the Frenchman has provided an attacking return in three of his four matches so far.

MAN UTD XI: de Gea, Wan-Bissaka, Varane, Maguire, Shaw, Matic, Pogba, Greenwood (van de Beek 85), Fernandes (Martial 85), Sancho (Lingard 66), Ronaldo

NEWCASTLE XI: Woodman, Hayden, Lascelles, Clark (Lewis 84), Manquillo (Murphy 77), Willock (Hendrick 85), S Longstaff, Ritchie, Almiron, Joelinton, Saint-Maximin


CHELSEA 3-0 ASTON VILLA

  • Goals: Romelu Lukaku (£11.6m) x2, Mateo Kovacic (£5.0m)
  • Assists: Kovacic, Cesar Azpilicueta (£6.0m)
  • Bonus: Lukaku x3, Kovacic x2, Edouard Mendy (£6.0m) x1

RUTHLESS LUKAKU NETS TWICE

Romelu Lukaku (£11.6m) provided his first double-digit haul since moving to Chelsea, as he matched Ronaldo’s 13 FPL points in Gameweek 4.

The Belgian forward was not too involved in the game, registering just eight final-third touches, but provided a clinical edge that the Blues were missing last season.

His shot map since joining Thomas Tuchel’s side is exactly as expected, with 11 of his 12 goal attempts arriving in the box:

Romelu Lukaku’s 2021/22 goal attempts (shots on target in green)

ANOTHER CLEAN SHEET FOR CHELSEA

Despite the scoreline, it wasn’t a completely comfortable win for Chelsea, especially in the first half, as they had Edouard Mendy (£6.0m) to thank for keeping them ahead.

The Senegalese stopper accumulated an impressive six saves during the match, and as a result, registered his second bonus point of the season. In fact, his 16 total saves in 2021/22 is just one behind Illan Meslier’s (£5.0m) league-leading 17:

It’s now three clean sheets in four for the Blues, despite being in the bottom half of our Season Ticker over the opening four Gameweeks.

With their Champions League campaign kicking off this week, Tuchel’s rotation has already begun, with the benched Mason Mount (£7.5m) and Andreas Christensen (£5.0m) two of six changes that the Chelsea manager made. N’Golo Kante (£4.9m) was injured and Reece James (£5.6m) suspended, which meant a debut for Saul Niguez (£5.5m), though the Atletico Madrid loanee struggled to find any rhythm and was replaced at half-time by Jorginho (£6.0m).

The match also saw a fourth successive Premier League start for Marcos Alonso (£5.7m), who now sits second in the defender rankings, averaging seven FPL points per game so far.

“It was absolutely not comfortable. We played against a strong Aston Villa side, who were well prepared. They looked sharp from the start and caused us a lot of problems. We had to block a lot of shots and be wary at set-pieces, because they are strong.

I thought defensively we were very strong and did what we needed to do. Then in the second half, we were better. We were in control a lot more, we were a lot more fluid and we took our chances well.

It was a perfect result for us and of course a perfect night for our striker [Lukaku] but we know we can still improve a lot.” – Thomas Tuchel

POSITIVES FOR VILLA DESPITE LOSS

Despite a 3-0 loss, there were encouraging signs for Aston Villa, especially in the first half, when they registered eight goal attempts inside the opening 35 minutes.

Villa were without goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez (£5.5m) and Emiliano Buendia (£6.4m), who were both serving a quarantine period in Croatia after performing for Argentina during the international break.

Dean Smith also sprung a tactical surprise, as he lined his troops up in a 3-5-2 formation, which is one to monitor going forward.

“… we felt that was the best way to go against Chelsea they stretch the pitch very well. We just felt matching it up might help us and we’ve certainly got the athleticism in our back three so I was quite prepared to do that in this game.

The health of the squad is better than it has been. We’ve got players back from injury and Covid. We’ve strengthened in the summer which enables us to play different systems at times when we became too rigid with the system we had before.” – Dean Smith discussing his change of system and the reasons for it after the game

Villa registered 1.36 expected goals (xG) during the match with the impressive Ollie Watkins (£7.3m) accounting for 0.73 of it. With six goal attempts, five shots in the box and one big chance, it will be interesting to see if Dean Smith sticks with a two-striker system moving forward. If he does, Watkins could perhaps then become an option for our frontlines once the fixtures ease.

Jacob Ramsey (£4.5m) also impressed alongside John McGinn (£6.0m) in Villa’s engine room, with several driving runs during his 56 minutes on the pitch, while Danny Ings (£8.0m) struggled to get involved and was replaced in the second half.

Smith claimed Villa’s performance was their best of the season so far, but with Everton (h), Manchester United (a) and Tottenham Hotspur (a) up next, FPL managers will be happy to wait and monitor from afar for a little while longer.

CHELSEA XI: Mendy, Chalobah, Thiago Silva, Rudiger, Hudson-Odoi (Werner 82), Kovacic, Saul (Jorginho 45), Alonso, Ziyech, Havertz (Azpilicueta 64), Lukaku

ASTON VILLA XI: Steer, Konsa, Tuanzebe, Mings, Cash, Luiz (Nakamba 79), McGinn, J Ramsey (Bailey 56), Targett, Watkins, Ings (Traore 69)

359 Comments Post a Comment
  1. veedub1989
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 4 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Wildcard draft. Thoughts? I prefer A as it gives a better balance and more options up top. I still think Antonio will score points.

    Team A (my preference):
    Ramsdale
    James* | TAA | Shaw |
    Gallagher | Raph | Salah | Sarr | Gray
    DCL | Ronaldo

    Gunn, Marcal, Livra, Antonio. *Other options: Coufal, Reguilon, Duffy, Rudiger etc.

    Team B:
    Ramsdale
    James* | TAA | Shaw |
    Gallagher | Raph | Salah | Sarr | Gray
    Lukaku | Ronaldo

    Gunn, Marcal, Livra, Gelhardt

    1. House Frey Wedding Planner
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      DCL & Antonio will return more than Lukaku & a 4.5 forward

      1. FOO FIGHTER
        • 4 Years
        2 years, 6 months ago

        That is if both DCL and Antonio stay fit the whole season....

      2. veedub1989
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 4 Years
        2 years, 6 months ago

        That was my thinking, the 4.5M forward obviously is bench fodder and won't feature.

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

    Had a decent week so far, currently at 49k overall - hoping Allan covers some of tonight's game points due to the lack of Digne & DCL...

    Any changes needed for the next GW?

    Sanchez
    TAA - Rudi - Dias
    Salah (c) - Benrahma - Allan - Bissouma - Dallas
    Lukaku - Ronaldo (v)

    Steele - Omobamidele - Livramento - Antonio

  3. Fit_to_drop
    • 4 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Shaw v Cresswell v Rudiger on a WC with 5.5m available up until Christmas?

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

      Rudiger with a decent bench

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

      I'm on WC and going without Shaw just based on fixtures for now

    3. The Mentaculus
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 2 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Rudi

    4. Geordie19
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Rudiger will give a steady 6 points most weeks
      Shaw will concede more but more likely to get attacking returns

  4. FOO FIGHTER
    • 4 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Even though it is Burnley, tonight we will see whether Gray is just a flash in the pan or one of the best budget players to own.

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

      Heard james is back, they have iwobi, townsend, richarlison too. Grey is in rotation risk i guess

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

        After 2 goals in 3 games? That's some Pep thinking right there

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

    expected data makes little sense sometimes. Its supposed to be measured on quality of chances. Jota created 3 guilt edged chances for Mane yesterday which he messed up. However Jota's expected assists data for the game is showing as only 0.57? Doesnt add up.

    1. Well you know, Triffic
      • 13 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Isn't there another metric which accounts for the quality of chances?

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

    A Play Coufal (MUN)
    B Antonio to Bamford (new) for free and play ahead of Coufal

    1. Botman and Robben
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      B

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

      B

    3. House Frey Wedding Planner
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Leaning towards B myself.

      In two minds about doing a -4 and getting Laporte in for Coufal and benching Benrahma

    4. IAWC ( It's a Wonderfu…
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      B all day

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

    Tsimikas to

    A. Rudiger
    B. James

    TAA Shaw Ayling Livramento Tsimikas*

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

      b

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

        although rudiger may have less rotation risk.

    2. Botman and Robben
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      A. Seems more nailed to me.

    3. House Frey Wedding Planner
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      B

    4. mcpoop
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      There's actually a chance Tsimikas might play if Robertson plays in the Champions League, as he's recently come back from an injury.

    5. Gunners in Haaland
      • 4 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      James

    6. JohnnyRev7
      • 13 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      See how CHE line up tomorrow night against Zenit. Should give some clues for the weekend.

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

      Cheers everyone

  8. Bartowski
    • 13 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    433 WC?

    Sanchez Steele

    TAA James Shaw Cancelo (Livra)

    Salah Torres Raph Gray 4.5

    Lukaku Antonio Bamford

  9. Athletico Underachieving
    • 3 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Sanchez
    TAA, Shaw, Ayling (White, Duffy)
    Salah, Jota, G’Wood, Benny, Sarr
    Ronaldo, Antonio (Scarlett)

    Plan was always Benny - Raph until Antonio’s red…

    A) Stick to the plan, 4-5-1, with 1 sub
    B) Antonio - Bam, 3-5-2, bench White

    1. House Frey Wedding Planner
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Think you have to do Antonio to Bamford now. I was gonna do Benny to Raph as well.

      Not comfortable going one up top right at this stage

      1. Athletico Underachieving
        • 3 Years
        2 years, 6 months ago

        Swaying the same way. Annoying as I do like Antonio’s next two after this week. Amazing how one issue can balls up your plans!

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

      Im doing Ben to Raph and benching Antonio. Play White and bench Antonio for 1 GW.

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

    Should I do Antonio to Jimi for -4 or hold and play Gilmour?

    1. Steiger
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Hold

    2. Mozumbus
      • 2 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Hope

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

        Oops - hold

        1. Thomas Jerome Newton
          • 7 Years
          2 years, 6 months ago

          Hold and hope.

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

            Yes 😀

  11. Gunners in Haaland
    • 4 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Hi gents,

    Sánchez
    TAA Semedo Reguilón*
    Salah Traoré Torres Jota Sissoko
    Ronaldo DCL

    Steele Jansson Williams Antonio

    1ft and no money itb.
    What to do with Reguilón?

    1. Steiger
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Easy save. Just bench him and play one of your other defenders.

      1. Gunners in Haaland
        • 4 Years
        2 years, 6 months ago

        Thanks Steiger!

  12. Weeb Kakashi
    • 8 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Sanchez
    TAA Reece Semedo (Livra ****)
    Salah Jota Raphinha Sarr (4.5)
    Ron Bamford ****

    Best option

    A DCL Williams (343)
    B Pukki Cancelo (343/442/433)..

    1. House Frey Wedding Planner
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      A

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

      A

  13. pingissimus
    • 5 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Anyone playing Sky around?

    Went Elyounoussi in one of my teams this week. Showing zero points where he should surely have 2 points. Any explanation and/or anyone in same boat?

    1. MANGE TOUT RODNEY
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Showing 2 for me?

      1. pingissimus
        • 5 Years
        2 years, 6 months ago

        Ty

        Puzzled then. Have tried emailing and Facebook. Will be interested to see what response I get. Taking Sky more seriously than FPL this year so marginally cross.

      2. pingissimus
        • 5 Years
        2 years, 6 months ago

        Ha

        Just realised I'm being a numpty - he was a makeweight transfer yesterday when I swapped Antonio out.

  14. DBW - Slug's Mortgage …
    • 3 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Should I be selling Bruno for Salah? Got Ronaldo and think I should get Salah instead

    1. Bobby Digital
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Sure

    2. Mozumbus
      • 2 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Bruno to Salah, yes

  15. Bobby Digital
    • 6 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    How is this team? Looks a bit weak, even though I got 0.0m itb.

    Sa
    AWB TAA Shaw
    Salah(c) Bruno Gray Raphinha Gilmour
    Ings Bamford

    Foster Amartey Livra Antonio

    1. Ha.
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      AWB and Ings > Christensen and DCL if you have some FT's

    2. EmreCan Hustle
      • 11 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Looks fine. Double United defense might be too much IMO.

  16. Charlie Price
    • 3 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Anybody know when FFS H2H league tables will be available. Last message said by “weekend of GW3”. Still no sign of them or am I looking in the wrong place?

    1. RedLightning
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 13 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Should be an article about them later this afternoon. Just needs a few final checks.

      1. Charlie Price
        • 3 Years
        2 years, 6 months ago

        Cheers Red Lightning

  17. Ha.
    • 8 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    A. Antonio > Bamford, Gilmour first sub
    B. Buendia > Raphina, and play Gilmour

    A is obviously (?) better for this gameweek, but B feels like it has more longevity...

    1. Bobby Digital
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      I'm playing Gilmour. Apparently he was rested because he played three games in the IB.

      1. Ha.
        • 8 Years
        2 years, 6 months ago

        Hope so. And fixtures aren't going to be much better for him.

    2. EmreCan Hustle
      • 11 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      B

      1. Ha.
        • 8 Years
        2 years, 6 months ago

        Thanks. Leaning this way, but equally think Buendia could haul.

        1. EmreCan Hustle
          • 11 Years
          2 years, 6 months ago

          You could consider saving FT. But I wouldn't recommend selling Antonio.

  18. EmreCan Hustle
    • 11 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Brought in Jimenez for Wilson this GW(couldn't afford Bamford or DCL).

    For anyone who saw the Wolves match, how did Jimenez look? Did he look like he has potential for points?

    Thanks.

    1. Bobby Digital
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      I saw the game week before and he got in pretty dangerous positions.

      1. EmreCan Hustle
        • 11 Years
        2 years, 6 months ago

        Yeah, they've done really well in attack even with tough fixtures.
        I'm hopeful with the long run of good fixtures Jimenez might be a good pick.

    2. Joey Tribbiani
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Didnt watch the game but saw from highlights he put Semedo through on goal once

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

      Didn’t see myself but have read different comments saying he was anonymous and others saying involved. So I’d take other’s thoughts with a grain of salt (I also got him in for this gw)

    4. Firminooooo
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Saw the game in replay. Jimenez didn’t look like scoring, will need more time to come back in form. Semedo look like he could haul bigtime.

  19. Steve The Spud
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 4 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    What’s the deal with people wildcarding this week? Seems to be a lot!

    Is it Just those who bottled it last week and how have the same issues ? Only ask because I thought everyone who didn’t was now waiting for game week 7 for ‘more info’

    1. Bartowski
      • 13 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      I'm probably not going to despite posting three different WC teams. Prices throttling up on all the main contenders is making people trigger happy.

    2. The Mentaculus
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 2 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Seen the word 'panic' next to 'wildcard' a few times already...

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

      A lot will still wait until GW7 for the reasons they outlined. Essentially - all of the premiums fired off this week and it has likely spooked a few into FOMO territory.

      What likely helps the WC case this week is Chelsea were a big factor, and they've seen just how bad Spus were this week. Awful defensively; awful offensively. There's mitigating factors of course - but looking at that week now makes Spurs look like a 'good' fixture.

      Antonio getting a red card is another factor. Lots have him, hence lots will want a way to remove (even if it may or my not be premature) - got to remember lots of people still have the likes of Tsmikas/Amartey/Toney and thus don't want to continue a downward trend until GW7 when they can get the bulk of players they want from then now anyway.

      The latter point is partly why I WC'd in GW7. My team is likely to look a bit similar either way.

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

      IM WC'ing this week, was close last week, but wanted the extra week.

      Came out with 65 points, so OK with that, but now feels like the time.

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

      Never considered it last week. Was able to get Ronaldo in for free. Just felt right to do it this week:

      Get rid of ESR, Toney and Benrahma (and maybe Antonio)
      Get rid of 2 playing keepers (keep playing the wrong)
      Get Jota without taking a hit (still got Tsimi blocking him)
      Probs other reasons as well

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

      I've gone for it. I had too many issues bubbling. I needed a new bench. I needed to get rid of Wilson and Benrahma. Although at the moment I'm not loving my wildcard team.

      I didn't go last week as there were too many questions for me.

      I wanted to see if Wolves could win against more defensive teams.

      I wanted to see if Leeds were worth the double up

      I wanted to see how Arsenal would rebound.

      Wanted to see how Watford would do against a mid table side.

      I know it sounds dumb but I feel more comfortable with 4 weeks data than I did 3. Would have liked to have waited but I think the time was right for my team..... I hope I haven't wasted it.

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

      Any urge I have is killed pretty quick when I try to make a WC team - nine are much more exciting than what I have with FTs or a -4.

      Not a lot is clear to me right now, so I feel as bad about my team as I do a WC squad.

    8. Hint
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 4 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      I'm going to properly interrogate the fixtures later and decide if now is the best time. I've taken a -4 and have a fair few fires still to put out, and also have the exact cash for the WC team I would ideally like.

      Equally, the team isn't a total disaster zone and I could probably limp on for a couple of weeks or even to the next fixture swing around 13/14. Am a little concerned about where prices might be if I hold on that long though.

  20. Westfield Irons ⭐️
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    GW5 transfer plan (benching Antonio)

    Sanchez
    Shaw Trent Duffy Semedo
    Salah Jota Greenwood Benrahma
    Toney Ronaldo
    (Subs Foster Gilmour Livramento Antonio)

    Free Transfer = Semedo in for Amartey
    Good? Or what else?
    Thanks

    1. Neves say Neves
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Looking good lad

  21. Patron
    • 5 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    0.1 short of Tsimikas and Antonio to TAA and DCL.

    About to cry.

    1. EmreCan Hustle
      • 11 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Just do Tsimikas to TAA.

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

        this.

      2. Bobby Digital
        • 6 Years
        2 years, 6 months ago

        This

      3. Patron
        • 5 Years
        2 years, 6 months ago

        That was the plan, but Antonio did some greco-roman wrestling and messed everything up. Don’t like the idea of playing Coufal.

        Thanks tho!

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

      Keep Antonio or get Bamford/Richarlison

      1. Patron
        • 5 Years
        2 years, 6 months ago

        I have Raph, so don’t wanna double up on Leeds. If Richa does something tonight it might be the answer. Thanks!

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

    A. Ronaldo, Antonio, McCarthy
    B. Ronaldo, Dennis, Raphinha

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

      A

  23. Neevesy
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    WC draft - big hitters V1

    Sanchez (Steele)

    TAA - White - Duffy (Livra - Marcel)

    Pogba - Salah - Jota - Grey - Gallagher

    Kaku - CR7 (4.5)

    Thoughts?

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

      You're planning on benching Marcal? Really?

  24. Patty
    • 9 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Is Benhrama, Tsimikas > Sissoko, TAA worth it?

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

      For -4

    2. Neves say Neves
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      I think so yeah

    3. IAWC ( It's a Wonderfu…
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      If sissoko is a bench option then sure

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

      Yeah

  25. Athletic Nasherbo
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Just one of them weeks, sigh.

    I had done Tsimikas, Son, Ings > Varane, Jota, DCL -8.

    Varane concedes a sloppy and irrelevant goal, close to scoring.

    Kept Mane instead of getting Ronaldo, and how on earth he gets just 8 points. Jota too! Captain Salah, no bonus.

    Benched Sanchez and played Raya. Ouch.

    Spent all week bigging up Lukaku.

    Benched Livramento, because I bought Varane in.

    One of these gameweeks I guess. Massive red arrow.

    Cancelo the only highlight really.

    Gray and DCL to go, need something please!

  26. Neves say Neves
    • 5 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Antonio -> DCL is a no brainer right?
    Already got Bamford

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

      why not hold.

      1. Neves say Neves
        • 5 Years
        2 years, 6 months ago

        I’d have to play Dunk vs Leicester if I kept him which I’m not too keen on. DCL’s stats are mental too, got a bit of fomo !

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

          play dunk. easy.

        2. Zimo
          • 5 Years
          2 years, 6 months ago

          Dcls stats aren't really mental. 2 penalties increase expected goals by a lot a lot

    2. Dr. Rog
      • 14 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      not a no-brainer. Antonio whilst fit is basically a 9.5m.

      1. ksmith5666
        • 14 Years
        2 years, 6 months ago

        This, in any other top 5-8 team Antonio is close to a premium asset. Look at the strikers at - Leicester, Spurs, Arsenal, all around the 10 mil + price point.

    3. Westfield Irons ⭐️
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Try to bench Antonio if you can. Play Dunk and roll a transfer if you can.
      Certainly wait to see what DCL does tonight

  27. Joyce1998
    • 8 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    who's the better pick long term

    A- Williams
    or
    B- Livramento

    1. Neves say Neves
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      B

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

      B

    3. IAWC ( It's a Wonderfu…
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      B all day

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

    Presuming no injuries, the obvious moves? Obafemi & Son to DCL & Raphina (exact money)

    Current team:
    Bachmann
    TAA Shaw Semedo
    Salah Son Greenwood Benrahma Allan
    Ronaldo

    Subs: Foster, Livramento, Veltman, Allan

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

      Sorry, second Allan should be Antonio

  29. JONALDINHO
    • 6 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    DCL or Bamford?

    1. Geordie19
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Bamford I think as Newcastle are horrific

    2. Dr. Rog
      • 14 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Newcastle have conceded about 3.5-4 xG in each of their last 2 home games.
      Seem pretty gung ho at home.

    3. drughi
      • 14 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      DCL

    4. IAWC ( It's a Wonderfu…
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Let's wait for tonight. Ideally both for next fixture run

  30. Geordie19
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Initial thoughts on my tf this week. Thoughts?
    Webster to Semedo
    Benrahma to Sarr.