Scout Notes

Armstrong ends goal drought as Livramento keeps up fine FPL form

We begin our Fantasy Premier League (FPL) Gameweek 11 Scout Notes with analysis of Southampton v Aston Villa.

SOUTHAMPTON 1-0 ASTON VILLA

  • Goals: Adam Armstrong (£5.9m)
  • Assists: none
  • Bonus (projected): Adam Armstrong x3, Alex McCarthy (£4.5m) x2, Jan Bednarek (£4.4m) x2

ARMSTRONG NETS WINNER

Armstrong ends goal drought as Livramento delivers again

Prior to Gameweek 11, Adam Armstrong (£5.9m) had failed to score since the opening day, having attempted 25 shots without finding the back of the net. However, an excellent first-time strike after just three minutes tonight got Southampton off to the perfect start, and ensured that the 24-year-old has now bagged attacking returns in back-to-back Gameweeks.

“No pressure for me, I know I can score goals, I have had chances and as a striker that is football. You cannot be too down on yourself.” – Adam Armstrong

After another two goal attempts against Aston Villa, Armstrong has now registered 29 shots this term, second only to Michail Antonio (£8.2m) amongst all forwards.

With Che Adams (£6.8m) and Adam Armstrong paired up front together again, budget forward Armando Broja (£5.0m) had to settle for a place on the bench, with a frustrating 10-minute cameo ensuring he ends the Gameweek with just one point.

After tonight’s win, Southampton have now taken 10 points from their last four matches. During that time, they have kept three clean sheets and conceded just two goals, ahead of an appealing away trip to Norwich City after the international break.

FULL-BACKS IMPRESS

Elsewhere, Southampton’s full-backs were both excellent on the night, and regularly found themselves in advanced positions.

That was enhanced after a switch to a three-at-the-back formation following the introduction of Lyanco (£4.5m), but it was encouraging all the same, and bodes well for their prospects moving forwards.

Tino Livramento (left) and Kyle Walker-Peters (right) touch heatmaps v Aston Villa in Gameweek 11

As for Livramento, the 21.7% owned defender was benched by 474,600 FPL managers in Gameweek 11, despite now returning either a goal, assist or clean sheet in seven of his last eight appearances. 

Elsewhere, In his pre-match interview Ralph Hasenhuttl confirmed that Nathan Redmond (£5.9m) was isolating, having tested positive for Covid.

“Nathan Redmond tested positive but is fine at home.” – Ralph Hasenhuttl

ANOTHER DEFEAT FOR VILLA

After tonight’s loss, it’s now five defeats in a row for Dean Smith’s side, which has seen them drop to 15th in the table.

During that period, they have conceded 13 goals, which means only Newcastle United and Norwich City have a worse defensive record than Villa this season.

MOST PREMIER LEAGUE DEFEATS IN 2021:

Aston Villa18
Southampton18
Burnley17
Newcastle United17

As is stands, it does feel like this Villa defence is one to target in the coming weeks, especially given their ongoing issues defending set-pieces, which is something to keep in mind with Brighton and Hove Albion, Crystal Palace and Manchester City up next after the international break.

“They were the better team in the first half. We got them in at half-time and put it right. Bailey played down the middle and Buendia off the right and we looked a totally different team. We played with intensity in the second half. There was a response. You can’t question the character of the players. We have a few injuries. Some of our subs were academy graduates. I don’t like making excuses. We shouldn’t be losing five games on the spin. We can get some players back to fitness during the international break and come back stronger. You’d like a game in the next three or four days but we can’t.” – Dean Smith


Southampton XI: McCarthy, Livramento, Bednarek, Salisu, Walker-Peters, Romeu, Ward-Prowse, Elyounoussi (Diallo 76), S Armstrong (Lyanco 56), Adams, A Armstrong (Broja 81)

Aston Villa XI: Martinez, Cash, Tuanzebe, Mings, Targett, Nakamba (J Ramsey 63), McGinn, Bailey, Buendia (Archer 71), El Ghazi (Davis 79), Watkins

1,050 Comments Post a Comment
  1. Grounderz
    • 12 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    First of the many mistakes of this GW to come. I started Broja ahead of Cancelo. Blergh.

    1. BrockLanders
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      I'm not sure Cancelo gets much today

      1. Grounderz
        • 12 Years
        2 years, 4 months ago

        That is assuming Man Utd turns the odds to their favour, or unless Man Utd displays some form of resilience at the back to keep them out.

        1. Ginkapo FPL
          • 12 Years
          2 years, 4 months ago

          United better turn up, this is a big game

          1. Grounderz
            • 12 Years
            2 years, 4 months ago

            Well, I've had too many prayers in the past. A lot of it went unanswered. I've stopped the prayers for a while now and learnt this is the new normal... for Man Utd.

          2. The Big Fella
            • 7 Years
            2 years, 4 months ago

            Not to worry, Ole's at the wheel

  2. Weak Become Heros
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 5 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    Villa are in trouble with Smith. How long do you think he has?

    1. Grounderz
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      End of season. They stuck with him when Villa went through a similar poor patch of form till the end of that season.

    2. BrockLanders
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      1 or 2 games maximum

    3. Holmes
      • 10 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      Maybe next 2-3? Options are pretty limited though.

    4. Zladan
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      Surely they don’t sack him. What other manager would come in and do a better job?

      1. vova
        • 13 Years
        2 years, 4 months ago

        Rumours of Fonseca from what I've heard

    5. vova
      • 13 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      Might be gone before the next game

  3. BrockLanders
    • 9 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    1/ Antonio & Marcal to Armstrong & James -4?

    2/ Antonio & Sarr to Armstrong & Jota -4?

    Which one??

    1. Monster Muppets
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      Would only go armstrong if you already have Toney.

      1. BrockLanders
        • 9 Years
        2 years, 4 months ago

        No, Kane & Jimmy the other two

    2. Grounderz
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      What do you really see in Armstrong that we don't? Do share.

      1. BrockLanders
        • 9 Years
        2 years, 4 months ago

        Norwich next week

        1. Grounderz
          • 12 Years
          2 years, 4 months ago

          So, a one-fixture investment only.

    3. Holmes
      • 10 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      None really

      2 if any

      1. BrockLanders
        • 9 Years
        2 years, 4 months ago

        You guys are probably right tbf. Armstrong is short term and probably not worth it.

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

    Pens down 😉

    1. Holmes
      • 10 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      2mins left

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

        One minute

        1. Holmes
          • 10 Years
          2 years, 4 months ago

          Sure?

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

            Dial up 😉

    2. Rupert The Horse
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      Get a room you two.

    3. Philosopher's Stones
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      What if I use a pencil?

    4. Bavarian
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      updated

  5. Stimps
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    Antonio, Vardy -> Armstrong, Ronaldo?

    1. Rupert The Horse
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      Dunno, 3 of them havent played.

    2. Grounderz
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      Why not. Just pray they reward you well in the next sets of fixtures. 😉

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

      Any reason for wanting in Ronaldo now? After Watford, 2 tough fixtures

      1. Big boy Bowen
        • 7 Years
        2 years, 4 months ago

        Form over fixtures I guess

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

          True, guess see how he gets on today with Cavani potentially out for a while

      2. Stimps
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        2 years, 4 months ago

        Was planning on getting him in soon anyway, frustrated with Vardy.

  6. Gazwaz80
    • 4 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    Managers going to have to be on their ‘A’ game after G/W 13, can’t wait 🙂

    1. Holmes
      • 10 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      why?

      1. Gazwaz80
        • 4 Years
        2 years, 4 months ago

        Because all the games come thick and fast…

        1. Holmes
          • 10 Years
          2 years, 4 months ago

          Dont worry, Twitter will feed everything.

    2. Walter White (WW)
      • 2 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      70% Luck 30% Skill.

      Managers could be on their A -game but if they ain’t lucky nothing will work. A -game or no A-game

      1. Gazwaz80
        • 4 Years
        2 years, 4 months ago

        I think the skill element is a little bit higher 🙂

        1. European Bob
          • 11 Years
          2 years, 4 months ago

          Your perception of the skill involved is typically inversely proportional to your rank

          1. Gazwaz80
            • 4 Years
            2 years, 4 months ago

            My perception comes from the fact that the managers that excel year after year and regularly get in the top 10k do so from a combination of dedication, hard work and being ahead of the curve, I think saying it’s 30% luck it doing them an injustice. I don’t put myself in that category btw 😀

      2. fantasyfog
        • 8 Years
        2 years, 4 months ago

        If by skill you mean picking good players, with good fixtures, then I'd say 90% luck, you can take a horse to water

  7. Walter White (WW)
    • 2 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    Just got back from the future. Utd-City score draw

    1. CRO KLOPP
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      Both teams scored?

      1. Walter White (WW)
        • 2 Years
        2 years, 4 months ago

        Yes

        1. CRO KLOPP
          • 6 Years
          2 years, 4 months ago

          Cheers

    2. Milk, 1 Šuker
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      Is the DeLorean still in good shape?

    3. Grounderz
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      It's really not that outcome. Because, me too, I've just got back from the future.

    4. The Polymath
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      You want to the wrong parallel universe. Man City won 3-0

  8. Cok3y5murf
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    Surely with a 3-day turnaround and early kickoff, Pep does a roulette today. Foden and Cancelo owners in danger

    1. Holmes
      • 10 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      Isnt Walker out?

    2. Old Man
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      I've picked Foden but Cancelo is second on bench. We'll have to wait and see.

    3. Milk, 1 Šuker
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      Cancelo's recovery time between matches is decent. Pep said so himself.

    4. Big boy Bowen
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      I’m hearing from my sources Cancelo starts

      1. The Polymath
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        2 years, 4 months ago

        My sources are mixed, the Mayonnaise says yes but the ketchup says no.

  9. Big boy Bowen
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    Looking forward to Cancelo’s haul!

    1. Old Man
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      I think he'll start, but concede.

      1. Big boy Bowen
        • 7 Years
        2 years, 4 months ago

        He’s bound to score or assist, his involvement in the attacking play is crazy

    2. schlupptheweek
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      I captained Cancelo, the benefit of being low down in the ranks.

      1. Gazwaz80
        • 4 Years
        2 years, 4 months ago

        Good luck! 🙂

        1. schlupptheweek
          • 9 Years
          2 years, 4 months ago

          Thanks, I'm looking forward to 2 points!

    3. Grounderz
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      Don't make me feel more miserable than I already am.

  10. Bobby Digital
    • 6 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    Livramentoo

    1. Philosopher's Stones
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      For president?

    2. Rupert The Horse
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      #mentoo

  11. Rupert The Horse
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    Didn’t get time to do much with my team in the end so didn’t think too much about it.
    Was my bench order correct?
    Antonio Cancelo Townsend.

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

      Not a lot wrong with it, just luck really isn’t it

    2. Cok3y5murf
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      Would've put Cancelo ahead of Antonio

      1. Rupert The Horse
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        2 years, 4 months ago

        Should’ve played him really. Off the back of 3 assists.

    3. Holmes
      • 10 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      I would have probably played Cancelo, other 2 are fine.

    4. European Bob
      • 11 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      Tell you half 6 tomorrow

    5. Optimus.
      • 13 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      I've Livramento Saar Pukki on mine.. Going well..

    6. AC/DC AFC
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      Should have BB really

      1. Rupert The Horse
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        2 years, 4 months ago

        Yeah I have been tempted for 3 weeks. 20+ each week so far.

    7. Ginkapo FPL
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      🙂

    8. Grounderz
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      Just delete your team and get back to the stables.

    9. Grande Tubarão
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 2 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      It’s the right order for those 3 but benching Antonio and Cancelo in the 1st place far from ideal

  12. Forza Papac
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    If Cancelo is RB today does that help or hinder his chances of attacking returns?

    1. HollywoodXI
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      Help

  13. Gudjohnsen
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    Cancelo and Foden benched?

    1. @persecuted_by_mods
        2 years, 4 months ago

        Doubt it, esp if walker is injured

    2. Maximus Bonimus Pointimus
      • 14 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      Can't remember ever feeling so blind to how a game might go as this Utd City derby - I have zero confidence in predicting any type of result today. If you put a gun to my head I'd say Utd will abandon that suicidal press they decided to try vs. Pool & will go back to sitting deep & hitting on the break, with City dominating possession & maybe a 1-1 draw

      But it feels like it could literally be anything from utd camping out a 1 or 2 goal counterattacking-based win, to City steamrollering a stupid & ineffective press by 3 or 4 goals or anything in between

      Throw in Solkjaer's league record against Pep in Manchester derbies & it makes for a compelling watch to see exactly what madness is in store today:

      Manchester derbies head to head premier league:

      Ole: 10 points (Won 3, Drawn 1, lost 1)
      Pep: 4 points (Lost 3, Drawn 1, Won 1)

      1. AIRMILES
        • 12 Years
        2 years, 4 months ago

        I'd go for a 1-1 also.

    3. Philosopher's Stones
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      Breaking: Cancelo not travelling with the squad to the Etihad stadium today

      1. Gudjohnsen
        • 7 Years
        2 years, 4 months ago

        Just my luck

        1. La Roja
          • 12 Years
          2 years, 4 months ago

          Catch of the day

        2. _Gunner
          • 9 Years
          2 years, 4 months ago

          The match is at Old Trafford

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

          Lol

        4. The Polymath
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 8 Years
          2 years, 4 months ago

          You've had those 3 words ready all morning. 😀

      2. AIRMILES
        • 12 Years
        2 years, 4 months ago

        Why?

      3. @persecuted_by_mods
          2 years, 4 months ago

          Ah crap

        • CRO KLOPP
          • 6 Years
          2 years, 4 months ago

          Thats good news for us Cancelo owners

        • @persecuted_by_mods
            2 years, 4 months ago

            It's at old Trafford! Classic

          • Maximus Bonimus Pointimus
            • 14 Years
            2 years, 4 months ago

            Come on dude

            You're better than this

            1. Wild Rover
              • 13 Years
              2 years, 4 months ago

              Clearly not 🙄

          • Grande Tubarão
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 2 Years
            2 years, 4 months ago

            I’ve never seen this joke before. It’s extremely creative.

            1. Fitzy.
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 12 Years
              2 years, 4 months ago

              You're one of his target audience

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

            The old ones are the best ones

            1. Bennerman
              • 5 Years
              2 years, 4 months ago

              This one isn't, it's repetitive drivel

        • AC/DC AFC
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 8 Years
          2 years, 4 months ago

          Is the Manchester derby at 12.30 pm on police advice, hence the Sky Sports and BT switch?

        • Zladan
          • 6 Years
          2 years, 4 months ago

          Grealish benched.
          Lindelöf starts!

          1. WVA
            • 7 Years
            2 years, 4 months ago

            100m well spent

        • Grounderz
          • 12 Years
          2 years, 4 months ago

          Line-up announcement, and here we go.

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

          Scenes

        • Sim Simma
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 13 Years
          2 years, 4 months ago

          ⚽ Team News 📰
          MAN UTD : De Gea, Lindelof, Maguire, Bailly, Wan-Bissaka, McTominay, Fred, Shaw, Fernandes, Greenwood, Ronaldo.
          Subs: Henderson, Martial, Rashford, Lingard, Dalot, Sancho, Telles, Matic, Van De Beek.

          MAN CITY : Ederson, Walker, Dias, Stones, Cancelo, Rdori, Gundogan, Foden, De Bruyne, Silva, Jesus.
          Subs: Steffen, Carson, Ake, Sterling, Grealish, Zinchenko, Fernandinho, Mahrez, Palmer.

          1. WVA
            • 7 Years
            2 years, 4 months ago

            Damn it!

          2. Dr. Rog
            • 14 Years
            2 years, 4 months ago

            Of note: Greenwood, Grealish.

          3. dark91
            • 8 Years
            2 years, 4 months ago

            Is Ole playing 9-1-1?!!!

            1. dark91
              • 8 Years
              2 years, 4 months ago

              Oh wait Greenwood is there, so it is 8-1-2 probably

            2. Bennerman
              • 5 Years
              2 years, 4 months ago

              Eh? It's 3-5-2, same as v Spurs and starting formation v Atalanta

              1. dark91
                • 8 Years
                2 years, 4 months ago

                I don't really think anyone apart from Bruno, Cristiano, and Greenwood will cross the halfway line

                1. Bennerman
                  • 5 Years
                  2 years, 4 months ago

                  That's some grown-up analysis

            3. Dr. Rog
              • 14 Years
              2 years, 4 months ago

              3-4-1-2 with wingbacks
              depends if Greenwood is supporting or partnering pretty sure its just semantics in reality

          4. Grounderz
            • 12 Years
            2 years, 4 months ago

            KDB false nine?

            1. AC/DC AFC
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 8 Years
              2 years, 4 months ago

              Looks like it with Foden and Jesus in the front line.

          5. Fitzy.
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 12 Years
            2 years, 4 months ago

            Thanks Simma

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

            Ole persisting with McFred is a thing of beauty.
            No Cavani with Rashford Sancho on the bench.
            Let’s go Foden

        • It’s gonna Ben Mee
          • 10 Years
          2 years, 4 months ago

          Sancho must love playing for Man Utd

          1. Dr. Rog
            • 14 Years
            2 years, 4 months ago

            the new VDB

          2. Ginkapo FPL
            • 12 Years
            2 years, 4 months ago

            He is the 5th highest paid player in the prem

            1. It’s gonna Ben Mee
              • 10 Years
              2 years, 4 months ago

              “Player”

          3. WVA
            • 7 Years
            2 years, 4 months ago

            Haha

        • Big boy Bowen
          • 7 Years
          2 years, 4 months ago

          MAN UTD TEAM NEWS

          Team to face Man City: De Gea, Lindelof, Maguire, Bailly, Wan-Bissaka, McTominay, Fred, Shaw, Fernandes, Greenwood, Ronaldo.

          Subs: Henderson, Martial, Rashford, Lingard, Dalot, Sancho, Telles, Matic, Van De Beek.

          1. Big boy Bowen
            • 7 Years
            2 years, 4 months ago

            MAN CITY TEAM NEWS

            Team to face Man Utd: Ederson, Walker, Dias, Stones, Cancelo, Rdori, Gundogan, Foden, De Bruyne, Silva, Jesus.

            Subs: Steffen, Carson, Ake, Sterling, Grealish, Zinchenko, Fernandinho, Mahrez, Palmer.

        • La Roja
          • 12 Years
          2 years, 4 months ago

          No Cavani

          1. WVA
            • 7 Years
            2 years, 4 months ago

            City will win, possibly because of this

        • CRO KLOPP
          • 6 Years
          2 years, 4 months ago

          Matic benched!

          1. Philosopher's Stones
            • 3 Years
            2 years, 4 months ago

            Matic cappers in the mud!

        • La Roja
          • 12 Years
          2 years, 4 months ago

          No Mata 😮

          1. Jafooli
            • 12 Years
            2 years, 4 months ago

            😛

            #oldskool

            1. La Roja
              • 12 Years
              2 years, 4 months ago

              :mrgreen:

          2. dark91
            • 8 Years
            2 years, 4 months ago

            No Mata what Ole does, they will lose

          3. Leaf
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 14 Years
            2 years, 4 months ago

            🙂

        • JONALDINHO
          • 6 Years
          2 years, 4 months ago

          City team slightly more defensive than usual

          1. AC/DC AFC
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 8 Years
            2 years, 4 months ago

            4-3-3

        • Paqueta Rice
          • 3 Years
          2 years, 4 months ago

          Come on Ronaldo !!! Give me a few sssiiiuuuuuuuuu

          1. WVA
            • 7 Years
            2 years, 4 months ago

            He needs Cavani

            1. Paqueta Rice
              • 3 Years
              2 years, 4 months ago

              He needs a sniff

        • AC/DC AFC
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 8 Years
          2 years, 4 months ago

          United playing a 3-5-2.

          Pack the middle.

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

          Stones wagon drawing into the station, all aboard!