Scout Notes

Jimenez ends goal drought as Arsenal claim convincing north London derby win

We begin our Fantasy Premier League (FPL) Gameweek 6 Scout Notes with analysis of Arsenal v Tottenham Hotspur and Southampton v Wolverhampton Wanderers.

For a summary of all seven of Saturday’s games, click here.

ARSENAL 3-1 TOTTENHAM HOTSPUR

  • Goals: Emile Smith Rowe (£5.3m), Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang (£9.9m), Bukayo Saka (£6.2m) | Son Heung-min (£10.0m)
  • Assists: Saka, Smith Rowe | Sergio Reguilon (£5.2m)
  • Bonus points: Saka x3, Smith Rowe x2, Aubameyang x1

ARSENAL ATTACK THRIVES

In a sensational first-half performance by Arsenal, Mikel Arteta’s side scored three goals with the impressive Emile Smith Rowe (£5.3m) and Bukayo Saka (£6.2m) causing Tottenham’s defence all sorts of problems.

The duo linked up well for the opener, and ended the game as the Gunners’ expected goal involvement (xGI) leaders, with 0.54 and 0.91 totals respectively.

Emile Smith Rowe (left) and Bukayo Saka’s (right) touch heatmaps v Tottenham Hotspur in Gameweek 6

With fixtures now easing for Arsenal (see below), the pair could become cheap options for our midfield set-ups, though it does perhaps feel like Saka’s spot in the starting XI is a little more secure, given that Smith Rowe only made the bench against Norwich City as recently as Gameweek 4, and was then replaced just after the hour mark the following week.

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang (£9.9m) deserves a mention, too, having netted his second goal in three appearances. 

Admittedly, it’s hard to find a place for the Gabon international in our frontlines right now, but it is worth noting that amongst all forwards, only Cristiano Ronaldo (£12.7m) has accumulated more shots since Gameweek 4.

VALUE OPTIONS EMERGE AT THE BACK

Xhaka and Moura recalled as Ramsdale starts again

Another start for Aaron Ramsdale (£4.5m) means that he has now featured from the off in three consecutive Premier League games, conceding just one goal during that time.

As a result, he’s emerged as a value option in goal, who could realistically rival the likes of Robert Sanchez (£4.6m) and David Raya (£4.6m) for FPL points in the coming weeks.

At the back, Ben White (£4.4m) is a slightly cheaper alternative, but Kieran Tierney (£4.9m) remains the headline pick if your budget can stretch to it. The Scottish international was slightly more subdued in an attacking sense today, but has posted team-league totals for successful crosses and touches in the opponent’s half across the opening six matches.

Defensively, the Gunners have conceded just two big chances against Norwich City (h), Burnley (a) and Tottenham Hotspur (h), though the quality of opposition should of course be considered. 

PROBLEMS AT SPURS

As a result of today’s loss, Spurs’ have now conceded nine goals in their last three Premier League games, while at the other end, they’ve scored just four all season.

The underlying numbers remain a real concern, too.

TotalRank v other Premier League sides
Shots5619th
Shots conceded6718th
xG5.3819th
xGC10.9416th

Son Heung-min (£10.0m) was at least able to score a consolation goal today, which means that he has now netted three in five league appearances this term. However, given the above numbers, it’s hard to get too excited about any of their assets, despite a couple of reasonable looking fixtures – Aston Villa (h) and Newcastle United (a) – up next.

“We were not good enough and Arsenal did a good game. It’s always hard when you concede early in a game and we were not able to control the match. We didn’t start well and the first half was very bad.

Against Chelsea we played well in the first half, but today was the other way around. We were not able to execute it [game-plan] in the right way. 

Credit to Arsenal because they were strong, aggressive and stronger. What I focus on is making the right decisions. We learn in every moment. We are trying to build. There are a lot of things wrong and there are a lot of things good.” – Nuno Espirito Santo

Arsenal XI: Ramsdale, Tomiyasu, White, Gabriel, Tierney, Partey, Xhaka (Sambi Lokonga 82), Saka (Maitland-Niels 87), Odegaard, Smith Rowe (Tavares 88), Aubameyang

Spurs XI: Lloris, Tanganga (Royal 45), Sanchez, Dier, Reguilon, Hojbjerg, Alli (Skipp 45), Ndombele (Gil 70), Moura, Son, Kane

SOUTHAMPTON 0-1 WOLVERHAMPTON WANDERERS

  • Goals: Raul Jimenez (£7.5m)
  • Assists: Jose Sa (£5.0m)
  • Bonus points: Sa x3, Jimenez x2, Romain Saiss (£5.0m) x1

JIMENEZ ENDS LONG WAIT FOR GOAL

After 14 goal attempts without scoring before today’s game, Raul Jimenez (£7.5m) finally opened his account for the season and bagged his patient owners eight FPL points.

The Mexican had played every minute of the 2021/22 Premier League campaign since returning from the serious injury he sustained in November 2020, but was yet to find the back of the net.

However, that changed today, as he latched onto an excellent goal kick from Jose Sa (£5.0m) in the second-half, before coolly slotting the ball past Alex McCarthy (£4.5m).

Raul Jimenez’s xG shot map 2021/22

“I want to score every game, I knew the goal was coming, I was fighting for it, working for it and all the team deserve it. I was thinking ‘when will the goal come?’. It felt really good. Four of our five games have been incredible, we need to keep going like this. We did a really good job. The fans are always with us, supporting. It is really important for our team, to have them supporting and shouting.” – Raul Jimenez

SA SHINES

The biggest score of the day, however, was reserved for keeper Sa, who kept a clean sheet and made six saves, and as a result collected maximum bonus on his way to a huge 14-point haul for his small army of owners.

The Portuguese stopper has now kept back-to-back away clean sheets, and sits level in fourth with Edouard Mendy (£6.0m) in the goalkeeper standings, on 28 points.

At the back, it was another encouraging performance by Nelson Semedo (£4.9m), who forced McCarthy into an early save and rewarded his owners with a clean sheet.

TRAORE AND TRINCAO DROPPED

Brighton Burnley 5

Bruno Lage lined Wolves’ up in their usual 3-4-2-1 formation today, but switched personnel in the attacking midfield roles.

In response to their 2-0 loss at home to Brentford in Gameweek 5, Adama Traore (£6.0m) and Francisco Trincao (£5.9m) dropped out, with new signing Hee-chan Hwang (£5.5m) and Daniel Podence (£5.5m) coming into the starting XI.

Traore was finally introduced on 71 minutes, but touched the ball just eight times and failed to make an impact, while Trincao remained an unused substitute.

SOUTHAMPTON STRUGGLE, BUT LIVRAMENTO IMPRESSES AGAIN

Ahead of their Gameweek 8 fixture swing, Southampton failed to impress in their audition, though the performance of Tino Livramento (£4.2m) again stood out as he put in a lively display from the right of Ralph Hasenhüttl’s 4-2-2-2 formation.

The youngster ended the game with more final-third touches than any other player on the pitch (35), while he also created a couple of chances.

Tino Livramento’s touch heatmap v Wolverhampton Wanderers in Gameweek 6

Further forward, the Saints had their chances – registering 18 shots to Wolves’ five – but were unable to find the net for a third successive Premier League game, and lacked any real quality in the final-third.

As a result of the loss, it’s now six games without a win, as they remain one of five different Premier League teams (Norwich City, Burnley, Leeds United, Newcastle United) yet to register three points this season.

Southampton XI: McCarthy, Livramento, Bednarek, Salisu, Walker-Peters (Long 74), Romeu, Ward-Prowse, Elyounoussi, Redmond (Djenepo 64), A Armstrong, Adams (Broja 64)

Wolves XI: Sa, Kilman, Coady, Saiss, Semedo (Hoever 87), Moutinho, Dendoncker, Marcal, Hwang (Neves 88), Podence (Traore), Jimenez

1,749 Comments Post a Comment
  1. Firmino
    • 8 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    My defence is:

    TAA Shaw Digne Ayling Amartey

    Is Shaw&Digne/Ayling/Amartey to Alonso&Rudiger worth a hit if wildcarding in GW8? Thinking of doing Shaw -> Alonso tonight and monitor the rest. Could play Ayling if fit against WAT.

    1. Lord of Ings
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      No hits
      Only shaw to Alonso or rudi.

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

        Which one?

        1. Lord of Ings
          • 8 Years
          2 years, 6 months ago

          Do you need to do it tonight? If so then Rudiger
          Or else let’s see midweek and if chillwell starts or something Alonso should be nailed on.

          1. jay01
            • 9 Years
            2 years, 6 months ago

            Not necessarily. If chilwell starts, he will.come off around 60ish and then start the weekend imo

        2. jay01
          • 9 Years
          2 years, 6 months ago

          Rudi no douht. Bet my house chilly starts vs southampton

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

    What to do here? 2 FT 0.2 ITB

    Sanchez Steele
    TAA Shaw Ayling Livramento Tsimikas
    Salah Bruno Sarr Gray Odegaard
    Ronaldo Antonio Scarlett

    Keen on keeping Bruno for the next 2 gameweeks!

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

      Shaw -> Rudiger tonight. Then maybe Ronaldo -> Lukaku later If you want to captain him.

    2. Lord of Ings
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Shaw to Rudiger and save.

    3. Paqueta Rice
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Bruno to Kdb in gw8 is my plan. Shaw to Rudiger anyway will save you a .2 swing tonight. Save ft then or Ayling out

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

      Cheers all

  3. Lord of Ings
    • 8 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Repost
    Not done the raph switch yet..have 0 ITB
    Torres to raph gives me .6 and Alonso likely to go to 5.9..it’s gonna be digne to Rudiger/Alonso..Alonso has insane ceiling so I definitely want to atleast have the option of having Alonso even if I don’t go for him
    Pull the trigger on Torres—>Raph right?
    Anyone?

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

      I would

    2. The Knights Template
      • 10 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      And repost....and repost...and repost.

  4. Dynamic Duos
    • 10 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Out of interest who would be your pick here?

    A) Benrahma
    B) Sarr
    C) Saka

    1. Lord of Ings
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Long term definitely Saka.

    2. Maeki2
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Nah i go with Benrahma he is so creative

  5. SMOOTH
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    raph is flagged, you can always go for one of the otehr 6.6.5s that you dont already have

    1. Lord of Ings
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      He’s the best.
      He’s going to run riot vs Watford if he starts which he probably will.

  6. The Royal Robin
    • 8 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Shaw & Ronaldo > Christensen & Lukaku

    Worth it for -4?

    1. Lord of Ings
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      No

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

      Yes for me, as they're likely long term moves and Shaw isn't getting you any points anytime soon.

    3. Sun Jihai
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Don't think Ronaldo to Lukaku is worth -4, just the 1st

  7. FF Dirtbag
    • 12 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    What should I do? 2FT. 0.1m ITB.

    Sanchez steele
    TAA James Marcal Livra Williams
    Salah Greenwood Jota Gray Sissoko
    Antonio Bamford* Ronaldo

    1. FF Dirtbag
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      James should be starred too!

    2. Dynamic Duos
      • 10 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Alonso and Jimenez?

      1. FF Dirtbag
        • 12 Years
        2 years, 6 months ago

        What a great shout... And I do love Jimenez. But wolves are a bit meh aren't they?

        1. Dynamic Duos
          • 10 Years
          2 years, 6 months ago

          See how he goes with the fixtures, he broke his duck today and DCL back soon

    3. jay01
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Rudiger in

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

    Would absolutely love a Brighton cleany on MNF

    1. Lord of Ings
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Would be a lovely end to a tough week.

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

      This would be a very welcome turn of events after my 3 points from Livramento, Shaw and TAA

      1. Nate(U)dog(ie)
        • 3 Years
        2 years, 6 months ago

        If it helps someone in my ML had Shaw, VVD, Tanganga and Rudiger for a grand total of 2pts!

    3. Sun Jihai
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      As a Sanchez owner it'll go something like this
      89th min, Brighton on a CS
      Sanchez on 2 saves
      Sanchez a YC for time wasting
      Last minute goal conceded

    4. Maeki2
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Expect Lamptey to play?

  9. Nightf0x
    • 8 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Alonso or rudi boys ? Shouldnt we be worried if alonso played vs juve

    1. Paqueta Rice
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Yep, we should

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

        if chilwell started a high profile game such as juve.. and on top of that played decently. that shows that tuchel is ready to trust him which doesnt really bode well

        1. Paqueta Rice
          • 3 Years
          2 years, 6 months ago

          Alonso playing a lot of minutes. Chillwell starting a game wouldn’t concern me too much. Alonso has not done anything in his performances to warrant him being dropped from first choice imo. Chillwell was not great in the cup (outside of the penalty miss)

          1. jay01
            • 9 Years
            2 years, 6 months ago

            Alonso wasnt good enough last game. His creativity has been poor

            1. Paqueta Rice
              • 3 Years
              2 years, 6 months ago

              His creativity has been poor? Not sure if that’s actually based off anything other than Chelsea couldn’t get the ball from City? What about the other games

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

      should we be worried or should we consider him nailed and first choice?

      if hes benched .. should we be worried that rotation has started or should we be safe thinking hes being saved for PL?

      i dont see how any midweek situation will clarify the outcome

      1. FF Dirtbag
        • 12 Years
        2 years, 6 months ago

        Just injury...

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

          yeah injury is obviously a concern.
          i dont think it clarifies the rotation concern though

    3. Firmino
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      I went safe with Rudiger for GW7. Will probably have both from GW8. Southampton concede many headed attempts.

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

    Bench one:
    1) Marcal (NEW)
    2) Tierney (BHA)
    3) TAA (MCI)
    4) Jota (MCI)

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

      1, back your premiums

    2. Paqueta Rice
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Trent and Jota should not be on that list. Brighton flying high and Arsenal can’t keep clean sheet.

    3. Sun Jihai
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      1 IMO
      Can see ASM scoring

  11. Dutchy
    • 5 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Lads I’m over the moon, I’m ranked 14k but still unsure with this team next GW, any thoughts? 2FT and 0.8

    Sa
    Rudiger Regulion White
    Salah Raph Traore Sarr
    Ronaldo Lukaku Antonio

    Foster Liv Amartey Allan

    1. Paqueta Rice
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Madness looking at your team with White, Amartey, Traore and Allan in it and I’m ranked 1.5mil behind you 😆

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

      Traore/Amartey out (or both) seems the fairly obvious move

  12. nerd_is_the_werd
    • 4 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Is Ronaldo gonna be on penalties?
    If Fernandes is still gonna take them, I am seriously considering transferring him out (even taking a hit last week!)

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

    Would you make Shaw to Rüdiger tonight with one of two free transfers for this team next week? Priced out otherwise and would then have to use second transfer later in week probably on Ronaldo to Lukaku

    Sanchez
    TAA Rüdiger Samedo
    Salah Greenwood Jota Raphinha Benrahma
    Ronaldo Antonio

    Foster Livramento Ayling Scarlett

    1. Paqueta Rice
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Yes

  14. FF Dirtbag
    • 12 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Alonso or Rudiger?

    1. Eh, just one more thing ...
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      If you have good bench defenders, Alonso .. if not, Rudiger.

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

      Alonso

  15. jay01
    • 9 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Form does change. How many do you think Harry Kane will sxore this season?

    1. Paqueta Rice
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      11

      1. jay01
        • 9 Years
        2 years, 6 months ago

        Lmao imagine ahead of a world cup too

        1. Paqueta Rice
          • 3 Years
          2 years, 6 months ago

          That’s a decent return from a wing back to be fair

    2. Mork calling Orson
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Not enough at his price, he’s the talisman at spurs but doesn’t want to be there, & that’s impacting the whole team. After the performances of last 3 games I’d say they’ll struggle to finish top half.

      1. jay01
        • 9 Years
        2 years, 6 months ago

        Maybe but teams that Kane has historically come up well against in the past are on the horizon.. they have to turn it around somewhere

    3. The Knights Template
      • 10 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      He doesn't care anymore. He doesn't want to be there and it shows.

      1. jay01
        • 9 Years
        2 years, 6 months ago

        Surely needs to get 20 for a good move next summer

  16. Mork calling Orson
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Apologies repost:
    I know he’s been shocking in FPL terms, but does anyone know how well Harvey Barnes has played ? He’s started all 6 games this season so Brendan must like what he’s seeing ? He’s due to drop in price soon so could be a bargain in a front 3 of a top 6 team ?

    1. Paqueta Rice
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Great player and Rodgers loves him. So much uncertainty with Nacho and Daka though.

    2. The Knights Template
      • 10 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Monitoring him

      1. Mork calling Orson
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        2 years, 6 months ago

        £1m cheaper than Jota & Greenwood but more nailed yet lacking their returns, monitoring indeed.

  17. Paqueta Rice
    • 3 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    No response earlier, sorry. Anything worth a -4 here? On -4 already.

    Sanchez
    Alonso, Rudiger, Reguillon, Semedo
    Bruno, Jota, Raphina, Benrahma
    Ronaldo, Antonio

    Steele, Dcl, Bissouma, Livramento 0ft 1m itb

    1. jay01
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Id wildcard tbh

      1. Paqueta Rice
        • 3 Years
        2 years, 6 months ago

        Not an option unfortunately

        1. jay01
          • 9 Years
          2 years, 6 months ago

          What wsd your current minus 4 move?

          1. Paqueta Rice
            • 3 Years
            2 years, 6 months ago

            Shaw and Coufal to Alonso and Rudiger.

            1. jay01
              • 9 Years
              2 years, 6 months ago

              Okay stop at that, i said wc in view for longterm but this is fine for now

              Dont take more hits though!

    2. Sun Jihai
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Looks fine as it is

      1. Paqueta Rice
        • 3 Years
        2 years, 6 months ago

        Thanks

  18. Little Frank
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Is Rudiger worth the extra 0.6 over Christensen, especially with the latter's spot potentially being more secure in light of Reece James' injury?

    1. jay01
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      I think so with the likes of Silva and Chalobah around. Also CHO or Pulisic can be RWB against weaker teams

    2. Carefree Crew
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      It depends upon the timescale that James is out for & how long you want Chelsea DF in your team. Looking at the fixtures GW's 7-11 (6th November) are great, before they arguably turn.

      "If" James is out until after this date, I think Christensen & the extra £0.6m has value.

      Hudson-Odoi has played RWB when Tuchel first arrived but he's hardly played him there since. Pulisic struggled when he played there & don't think he's played there again since from memory.

      Christensen is competing with Silva for the middle of the back 3, but has also played RCH. "If" Silva gets injured then Christensen is definitely nailed.

      I expect Azpi to play RWB in the majority of games with James out, freeing up the RCH position. Silva at 37 & CL football won't be playing 90 minutes twice a week.

      So potentially Christensen has 2 positions he can play.

      I'd expect him to play the majority 4/5 of these favourable fixtures. Rudiger has to be rested at some point & he hasn't been yet, logically the time to rest him is against weaker opposition around CL fixtures. So I wouldn't be surprised if they played the same number of those games.

      I brought Rudiger in before James got injured, I may have gone for Christensen if I was making a transfer for a Chelsea defender this week, depending on what I could do with the additional £0.6m.

  19. Paqueta Rice
    • 3 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Anyone considering Treble Chelsea defence over Lukaku?

    1. jay01
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Dont think i can pick 3 nailed on ones tbh

      1. Paqueta Rice
        • 3 Years
        2 years, 6 months ago

        Rudiger and Azpi anyway and then Alonso with bench cover?

        1. Paqueta Rice
          • 3 Years
          2 years, 6 months ago

          Helps the budget a lot with the extra funds

    2. The Knights Template
      • 10 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Bit much, two's company, three's a crowd.

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

      Nope. Double Chelsea defence, Trent and/or Cancelo on the cards though.

    4. Sun Jihai
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Defensive treble ups just too much IMO, heartbreak when they concede
      Would rather 2x City defence with the funds, they've conceded just 2 big chances to Chelsea's 10 this season too

      1. Paqueta Rice
        • 3 Years
        2 years, 6 months ago

        Trent, Dias, Cancelo, Alonso, Rudiger defence?

        1. Paqueta Rice
          • 3 Years
          2 years, 6 months ago

          Raya
          Trent, Cancelo, Dias, Alonso, Rudiger
          Salah, Raphina, Benrahma
          Lukaku, Antonio, Asm

          4m, Bissouma, Livramento, Brownhill

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

            Looks a good set and forget team

  20. richarlison2348
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 3 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Do Shaw to Cancelo this week? Have two chelsea defense, will be priced out if I don't do it tonight.

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

      I would

  21. klopptimusprime
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Can basically get anyone with 3.6m, 1-week punt before wildcarding GW8.

    a) Scarlett -> Antonio (Bench Jota, hope Shaw plays otherwise Livra starts)
    b) Hoever -> Azpi/Rudiger/Alonso (Start all 3 Liverpool vs City if Shaw unfit)
    c) Jota -> Son
    d) Other

    Sanchez
    TAA | Shaw | Livra
    Salah | Sarr | Jota | Raph | Benrahma
    Ronaldo* | Toney

    Gunn | White | Scarlett | Hoever

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

    Is Gray to Townsend too sideways?

    1. richarlison2348
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Absolutely, don't do it

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

      yep, only on WC

    3. The Knights Template
      • 10 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Yes

    4. gart888
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Yes Townsend won't be on pens when DCL returns.

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

      Cheers everyone

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

    Any thoughts here much appreciated, friends:

    Meslier / 4.0
    TAA / Shaw / Livramento / Marçal / Omobamidele
    Salah / Jota / Torres / Raphinha / Benrahma
    Antonio / Ronaldo / Obafemi

    A. Shaw to Rüdiger, Torres to Saka/Sarr (- 4)
    B. Jota to Sarr, Torres to Saka (-4)
    C. WC to the following:
    Ramsdale (Foster)
    TAA, Dias, Rüdiger (Duffy, Livramento)
    Salah, Raphinha, Benrahma, Sarr (Luiz)
    Lukaku, Antonio, Bamford

    1. The Knights Template
      • 10 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Wc

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

        Cheers, mate

  24. Jam0sh
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Which duo would you prefer:

    A) Raphinha & Sanchez
    B) Saka & Sa

    1. Paqueta Rice
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      A

  25. gart888
    • 9 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Think it's worth doing James to Rudiger tonight to save the 0.1 on the Rudiger rise?

    Or better to wait for more news on James and the mid week game to play out?

    1. jay01
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Ngl 0.1 rise hurts less than midweek game injury and having to do minus 4.. wait till friday imo

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

        Why would you have lied enough in the first place, though, for having to state up front that you're not going to lie in this instance?

        Often wonder this.

        1. jay01
          • 9 Years
          2 years, 6 months ago

          Erm what do you mean?

          1. jay01
            • 9 Years
            2 years, 6 months ago

            Ohhh the "ngl".. habit saying that haha

  26. Jordan.
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    mendy would seem to be the chelsea defender to have

    1. jay01
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Rudi cheaper lol

    2. Sun Jihai
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Wouldn't put Tuchel past starting Kepa every now and again!

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

        I'd agree on this, think he'll get the odd game (think Tuchel has said something wishy-washy along those lines at some point?). There's also an element of justifying his price and salary, it looks really bad if he's sat there as a pure sub all season.

  27. Sun Jihai
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Just checking, there's no actual news on Shaw's injury right?

    Looking at the volume of transfers it would be classic FPL for him to start, CS and assist next weekend and for Chelsea to concede!

    1. Maeki2
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Maguire injury aswell?

  28. sirmorbach
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    On WC, Saka or Sarr?

    1. Dynamic Duos
      • 10 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Saka

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

        Cheers!

    2. Sun Jihai
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Both great options
      Would lean Sarr, less rotation/early sub risk, possibly on penalties, Sarr edging it on xGI stats

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

        Thank you, sir!

  29. TallestJohn
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Seen quite a few posts talking about selling Greenwood which is fair enough given the fixture swing and decent options for ~1m less but seen people say his form is poor and place is at risk? Didn't see the AV game but he had 109 threat and he's good at taking those half chances from an angle on either side.

    Add to that I can see United doing well against Everton and Leicester. I'm a Fernandes owner (not interested in Ronaldo because he's Ronaldo) and he'll have to go if I'm going to get Lukaku in the next couple of weeks but can see LC-MU being a more open affair than Brentford-Chelsea.

    Not feeling the need to wildcard as I'm starting to see people talking about getting in players like Toney and Smith Rowe who I'm glad I stayed patient with.

  30. Maeki2
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 3 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    WC this?

    TAA, Cancelo, Alonso, Rudri, (livra)
    Salah, Raphinia, Benrahama, Sarr (4.5)
    Ronaldo, Antonio, ASM

    if lukaku scores Ron -> luk

    1. gart888
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Are you asking if you should wildcard that roster?

      1. Maeki2
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 3 Years
        2 years, 6 months ago

        yes?

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

      Lol

    3. Sun Jihai
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Looks like a WC team already, so no way! Great team

    4. jay01
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Looks closer to a WC team

    5. StingRay
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Close to a llexible and guaranteed points haul.
      Cud ya Raph selection b im8proved