Scout Notes

Gallagher on target as Butland impresses: FPL Double Gameweek 22 notes

In the opening match of Double Gameweek 22, Brighton and Hove Albion grabbed a late equaliser to earn a draw against Crystal Palace in a lively M23 derby.

Our Scout Notes article reflects on the key Fantasy Premier League (FPL) talking points from the fixture.

GALLAGHER HITS 100 POINTS

Conor Gallagher’s (£6.1m) opener at the Amex on Friday means that he is the eighth FPL player to hit 100 points this season, following Mohamed Salah (£12.8m), Trent Alexander-Arnold (£8.4m), Joao Cancelo (£7.0m), Jarrod Bowen (£6.7m), Son Heung-min (£10.7m), Bernardo Silva (£7.5m) and Diogo Jota (£8.3m).

The Chelsea loanee has seen his ownership drop to 17.4% after missing successive matches against Norwich City and West Ham United, but now back in the starting XI, netted his seventh Premier League goal of the season against Brighton, with an instinctive strike against the run of play in the second-half.

“Conor Gallagher has got that energy and understands when to get in the box with that timing and he will continue to keep scoring goals for us.” – Patrick Vieira

However, Gallagher’s goal was Palace’s only shot in the box all night, as they once again failed to offer much threat in the final-third.

Crystal Palace’s xG shot map v Brighton and Hove Albion in Double Gameweek 22

Despite that, tonight’s 1-1 draw does at least end a run of three away matches without scoring, after failing to find the back of the net against Tottenham Hotspur, Manchester United and Leeds United.

Patrick Vieira, meanwhile, named six players aged 23 or younger in his starting XI, including Eberechi Eze (£5.9m) – making his first Premier League start of 2021/22 – and the talented Michael Olise (£5.4m), who has been directly involved in five goals as a substitute this season.

In truth, both players failed to make much of an impact, but will surely be handed further opportunities to impress in the coming weeks, with wingers Wilfried Zaha (£6.8m) and Jordan Ayew (£5.8m) both currently representing their countries at the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON).

BUTLAND IMPRESSES

Gallagher on target as Butland impresses: FPL Double Gameweek 22 notes 1

In his pre-match press conference, Patrick Vieira had said that Vicente Guaita (£4.6m) “wasn’t fit enough” to feature against Millwall in the FA Cup last week and would “hopefully” be back against Brighton.

However, the Spaniard only made the bench, with reserve keeper Jack Butland (£4.4m) impressing in his absence and saving a penalty, whilst also drawing plenty of praise from his manager after the full-time whistle.

“Jack Butland was the man of the match. I am delighted for him. He is working hard every single day. He needed a chance and he was at his best today and that allowed us to go home with the point.

He had been training all week. It was a good save in the first half, he came for crosses, he saved the penalty. He showed all his potential. He deserved it for the way he has been working and waiting. I am glad for him.” – Patrick Vieira

HARD TO BEAT BRIGHTON

Gallagher on target as Butland impresses: FPL Double Gameweek 22 notes 5

The Seagulls have lost just four games all season – only the top three have lost fewer – and were much the better side against Palace, but failed to keep a clean sheet despite limiting their opponents to just one shot in the box and 0.47 expected goals (xG).

With Chelsea up next, followed by an away trip to Leicester City and a blank, owners may be looking to move on their assets, though it is worth noting that from Gameweek 25 onwards, they embark on a kind run which includes back-to-back matches against Watford (a), Burnley (h), Aston Villa (h) and Newcastle United (a).

Surprisingly, despite two successive rests, Tariq Lamptey (£4.5m) started on the bench against Palace, with Joel Veltman (£4.2m) preferred at right-back. However, the youngster was heavily involved upon his introduction on 56 minutes, receiving 18 passes in the final third – only Jakub Moder (£4.5m) had more.

After tonight’s draw, Brighton are unbeaten in their last four matches, taking eight points in that time, as many as they managed in their previous 11 top-flight fixtures.


Brighton and Hove Albion XI: Sanchez, Veltman (Welbeck 73), Webster, Burn, Cucurella, Moder, Gross (March 73), Lallana (Lamptey 56), Mac Allister, Trossard, Maupay

Crystal Palace XI: Butland, Ward, Andersen, Guehi, Mitchell, Hughes, Schlupp, Gallagher, Olise (Benteke 81), Eze (Milivojevic 66), Edouard (Mateta 66)

1,141 Comments Post a Comment
  1. Big boy Bowen
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 2 months ago

    More examples of how we need mid gameweek transfer options - throwing out more chips just doesn’t cut it.

    Sort it fpl!

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

      How do you mean?

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

        When games are confirmed postponed we have a window (those with affected players) to transfer out for other players who have not yet played, for -2 seems reasonable.

      2. @persecuted_by_mods
          2 years, 2 months ago

          Like 2 transfers a week, 1 to be used before gw starts as normal and one can be used in gw so seeing mount out right now I could transfer him in gw for someone else

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

            Yes, I think even if those midweek transfers carrier a hit like a -2 (as it does give a slight advantage) it would be fair

            1. @persecuted_by_mods
                2 years, 2 months ago

                It's a decent idea

            2. Cruyff's Eleven
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 5 Years
              2 years, 2 months ago

              Mount is rested / rotated.

              That's like saying I'm picking City players, but I need an extra transfer if Pep roulette hits...

              1. @persecuted_by_mods
                  2 years, 2 months ago

                  That's exactly what it's like saying, that's what I am saying

                  1. Cruyff's Eleven
                    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                    • 5 Years
                    2 years, 2 months ago

                    Ha ha...

                    Cool, we agree it's a fun, but ridiculous idea...

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

                      Not ridiculous at all for COVID affected games, which is my point it would only apply to managers with players in those games, not everyone every week….

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

              It’s becoming laughable to have a deadline upon which games in that gameweek are not taking place until nearly 2 weeks later.
              Something for sure needs to be implemented

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

                I don’t mind

          2. DRIZ ✅
            • 12 Years
            2 years, 2 months ago

            Its all i needed to hear this morning

          3. maglia rosa
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 13 Years
            2 years, 2 months ago

            Chips are more attractive to fpl as they increase participation and hits on the site i'm afraid. I totally agree but i'd be shocked if fpl took the extra transfer route.
            They have done nothing in recent years to help serious or dedicated players quite the opposite in fact with how they changed the pricing structure to decrease advantage gained from it a year or so back.
            Also though, it is a free game blah blah so i guess it is what it is.

          4. james 101
            • 12 Years
            2 years, 2 months ago

            It would make things easier.

            I don’t want it for that reason.

            The simpler the more boring

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

            Has to stay as it is. Simple game with simple rules to cater for simple people.

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

              True thing - I may be wrong but I’m sure there was a fantasy football game where you could make mid gameweek changes

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

                Yeah I quite liked that. You basically had a squad of 25 or so and could do what you wanted with them after each match day. They replaced it with draft (which I understand isn't for everyone and can be found elsewhere anyway).

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

                Sky

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

                  Yes that’s it

        • Dammit_182
          • 3 Years
          2 years, 2 months ago

          Good game coming up regardless of the players you have involved. Think we will all have something go a bit rubbish with our FF team this week but should be a good day of football!

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

            For the sake of the competition, I really hope Chelsea edge this one.

            1. Dammit_182
              • 3 Years
              2 years, 2 months ago

              I’m not sure they will, but it keeps the title alive. Draw is ok too I guess.

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

            Stop being friendly and positive, we're only used to negativity and bitchiness on matchday

            1. DaisyDaisyDaisyDaisy
              • 10 Years
              2 years, 2 months ago

              Just matchday?

            2. Dammit_182
              • 3 Years
              2 years, 2 months ago

              Sorry mate. I’ve met the side down.

          3. lilmessipran
            • 11 Years
            2 years, 2 months ago

            Lol at Mount owners

            1. Cruyff's Eleven
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 5 Years
              2 years, 2 months ago

              You must be fun at parties..

              1. lilmessipran
                • 11 Years
                2 years, 2 months ago

                I hang out with Foden and Grealish what do you think?

                1. Cruyff's Eleven
                  • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                  • 5 Years
                  2 years, 2 months ago

                  Immature and irresponsible?

                  1. lilmessipran
                    • 11 Years
                    2 years, 2 months ago

                    There there no need to make personal remarks sir

                    1. Cruyff's Eleven
                      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                      • 5 Years
                      2 years, 2 months ago

                      You're the one taking it personal mate....

                      Which, by the way, started with LOL-ing at someone else's misfortune...

                2. Cruyff's Eleven
                  • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                  • 5 Years
                  2 years, 2 months ago

                  What do you think?

        • denial
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 14 Years
          2 years, 2 months ago

          I knew Mount was a dodgy pick, which is why I went for Mac Allister.

          1. Dammit_182
            • 3 Years
            2 years, 2 months ago

            Chelsea have a lot of players back. I guess having him play the Brighton game might be better.

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

            He was realistically going to get 2 points in this game, anyway. Know every point's a prisoner in this game, but at least he'll be fresh for the next game...

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

            Nailed on all season, until literally the minute I bought him for the first time (this week)

          4. The Point About It Is
            • 11 Years
            2 years, 2 months ago

            Did Silva > Mount to guarantee DGW. Jeez, this year is tough. Silva owners can thank me after he hauls.

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

          Kovacic looks like a great enabler as a fourth mid in a 343 if your want to go big elsewhere

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

          Sign the petition: Bonus FH for Mount owners

        • Yome
          • 12 Years
          2 years, 2 months ago

          I sold Foden for a hit because of uncertainty and based on Pep’s remarks yesterday. I hope he blanks…

        • C_G
          • 8 Years
          2 years, 2 months ago

          didnt take off the armband off Bowen from last week, hope I dont drop in rank too much.

          1. @persecuted_by_mods
              2 years, 2 months ago

              Should be fine, he'd probably be the best captain option if there was no dgw

            • jimmyharte
              • 6 Years
              2 years, 2 months ago

              I switched captain to Bowen from Dennis last minute

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

              I picked him purposely after the Arsenal rumours and likelihood of the Burnley-Watford game being off

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

              So who’s better?

          2. Atimis
            • 7 Years
            2 years, 2 months ago

            Anyone thinking about selling Antonio?

            Fixtures are not bad but having Bowen as well I am thinking about getting Watkins or Ings for their run of fixtures and potential DGW.

            1. I Member
              • 8 Years
              2 years, 2 months ago

              Will be very popular if Villa have a DGW.

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

                Why?

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

                  Yes, sorry. I misread that understanding first that Antonio will be popoular if... 🙁

                2. I Member
                  • 8 Years
                  2 years, 2 months ago

                  Because people will want to buy Watkins or Ings?

            2. DaisyDaisyDaisyDaisy
              • 10 Years
              2 years, 2 months ago

              Already have Watkins may do Ant to Ings

            3. El Presidente
              • 4 Years
              2 years, 2 months ago

              If Villa has a double I might switch him to Watkins or Ings

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

              I sold for Dennis this week (WC'd him out because of Afcon). Easy decision after seeing him play last match. Kane to him later is a possibility.

              1. I SPEAK ENGELS AND DRINK GI…
                • 4 Years
                2 years, 2 months ago

                same, maybe bring him back after Salah is back. Ronaldo-> Antonio

            5. lilmessipran
              • 11 Years
              2 years, 2 months ago

              Planned transfer is Antonio to Watkins and cap him for his double this gw

            6. Eze Really?
              • 9 Years
              2 years, 2 months ago

              Same

          3. I SPEAK ENGELS AND DRINK GI…
            • 4 Years
            2 years, 2 months ago

            DGW transfer so far gone pretty well... Son-> Mount, Keane-> Lamptey. Funfun. Hope they get the 2nd game at least

            1. I SPEAK ENGELS AND DRINK GI…
              • 4 Years
              2 years, 2 months ago

              only need Dennis noshow and epicfun escalates! brought them all for -4

            2. Eze Really?
              • 9 Years
              2 years, 2 months ago

              We all have 15 players and most have dgws to come. We all chase but ignore them. Each tfr costs 4 points. Go with medium term and what goes around comes around

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

            Sorry if this just keeps being asked but I don’t see it on this page - any update on the NLD?

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

              just rumours that it's off

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

                More than rumours. Noises.

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

                  Littering the pages too.

            2. Andy_Social
              • 11 Years
              2 years, 2 months ago

              I just asked this. Seems the PL committee hasn't met to decide yet. Maybe after lunch.

            3. Arteta
              • 8 Years
              2 years, 2 months ago

              NLD = No London Derby

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

                Just after a ND last night.

                P.S. Just joking, Eagles and Seagulls out there.

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

              Looking on at the moment - would think we'll know by this afternoon

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

                Yes, but they are always on until postponed. But all we can do is wait and see.

            5. ZTF
              • 9 Years
              2 years, 2 months ago

              Cheers guys

          5. MYNAMEISBigtopmark.sman
            • 6 Years
            2 years, 2 months ago

            If Arsenal get a postponement for 1 covid case and loaning out 2 squad players, this season is a wash.

            Shambolic behaviour after accusing liverpool of postponing unnecessarily two weeks ago.

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

              Moura(c) owner spotted

            2. Deulofail
              • 8 Years
              2 years, 2 months ago

              Hahaha here he is

              1. MYNAMEISBigtopmark.sman
                • 6 Years
                2 years, 2 months ago

                I saw a positive comment on here earlier and I thought let's set that right

                1. Deulofail
                  • 8 Years
                  2 years, 2 months ago

                  😆

            3. ZTF
              • 9 Years
              2 years, 2 months ago

              They really are quite shameless. Got 2 free comprehensive wins due to playing Leeds and Norwich with skeleton squads recently too.

            4. Critical Observer
              • 7 Years
              2 years, 2 months ago

              "False positives" is as dodgy as anything we have seen so far so the media outrage against Arsenal is a joke. Double standards.

              1. MYNAMEISBigtopmark.sman
                • 6 Years
                2 years, 2 months ago

                Cancelling a match for 1 guy after two decent ones are released long before loan deadline passes. You guys are taking the pi$$

                1. Critical Observer
                  • 7 Years
                  2 years, 2 months ago

                  No one's cancelling a match for 1 guy though.

                  1. MYNAMEISBigtopmark.sman
                    • 6 Years
                    2 years, 2 months ago

                    Yes you are. Liverpool had 25 central defenders some of whom were midfielders all of last season. You don't get postponements for a depleted squad. It has to be covid. You only have 1 of those

                    1. MYNAMEISBigtopmark.sman
                      • 6 Years
                      2 years, 2 months ago

                      Injured central defenders

                    2. Critical Observer
                      • 7 Years
                      2 years, 2 months ago

                      The grounds for postponement are very clear and I'm not an Arsenal fan, just a fan of even playing field: selective enforcing of rules as promoted by dimwits like Carra and the Ratboy is the last thing the league needs.

                      1. MYNAMEISBigtopmark.sman
                        • 6 Years
                        2 years, 2 months ago

                        The grounds for postponement are clear????????????

                        What world do you live in?

                        1. Critical Observer
                          • 7 Years
                          2 years, 2 months ago

                          1) The impact of COVID-19 infections on a club’s squad, as well as injuries, illness and those isolating, and the number of players available on the squad list and any Under-21 players with appropriate experience. Where a club cannot field 13 outfield players and a goalkeeper either from its squad list or its appropriately experienced Under-21 players, the match will be postponed.

                          1. MYNAMEISBigtopmark.sman
                            • 6 Years
                            2 years, 2 months ago

                            Clear as mud.

                            Clarifies why arsenal let two healthy players leave just before asking for postponement.

                            Every teams lawyers now working on new ways to exploit these "clear" guidelines.

                            Hey if arsenal pull off a postponement after losing 1 extra player than any other season in these circumstances, then the number of postponements must sky rocket.

            5. DRIZ ✅
              • 12 Years
              2 years, 2 months ago

              Kane C Moura VC ?

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

              Loans were planned long before this happened. Sorry that we couldn't predict to get 4 extra injuries in a Carabao cup.

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

              But Liverpool did get the postponement. So it's only fair they do too. Doesn't matter what u think.

              1. MYNAMEISBigtopmark.sman
                • 6 Years
                2 years, 2 months ago

                Loooooooolllllll

            8. Ruth_NZ
              • 9 Years
              2 years, 2 months ago

              Liverpool didn't postpone unnecessarily. It was calculated in order to prevent any PL games being added while the Africans away, and they considered that very necessary. It was based on a statistically improbable number of so-called 'false positive' tests. This reeks of fish seeing that LFC themselves did the testing and EFL had no option but to accept the reported results. LFC also closed the training ground temporarily (and unnecessarily) in order to add weight to their 'urgent request', rather than waiting 4 hours for more reliable PCR tests to be done.

              Either LFC were innocent victims of a very shoddy batch of tests or they didn't implement the tests properly (why?) or they cheated. The latter looks the most likely explanation. And asking Klopp about it is useless, he can only go on what LFC medical staff tell him. Liverpool should put their Chief Medical Officer up for interview. But why would they? They got the outcome they wanted and it can't be reversed now. 😆

              1. Critical Observer
                • 7 Years
                2 years, 2 months ago

                There's a gag-order in place now apparently so the incident cannot be scrutinized further. Convenient.

              2. MYNAMEISBigtopmark.sman
                • 6 Years
                2 years, 2 months ago

                This shows how clueless you are.

                The tests were not internal.

                1. MYNAMEISBigtopmark.sman
                  • 6 Years
                  2 years, 2 months ago

                  The scale of infection indicated by initial PCR tests early last week results led to the temporary closure of Liverpool's training ground, and ultimately the decision to postpone the Arsenal match."

                  It is understood the club conducted another round of PCR tests later in the week, and it was at that point that many tests returned as negative.

                  So there is simply no reason as to why Arsenal fans, or any others should be angered by the lack of investigation as there is simply no evidence to support it.

                  1. Critical Observer
                    • 7 Years
                    2 years, 2 months ago

                    The general incidence is 3 false positives for 100 000 test, yet Liverpool conveniently had several, at just the right time from their point of view. Correct, no evidence to support suspicions of foul play, and none shall be forthcoming due to the gag-order. Convenient.

                    1. MYNAMEISBigtopmark.sman
                      • 6 Years
                      2 years, 2 months ago

                      Per tests are not controlled by liverpool. So what are you proposing? I can't work it out. The moonlanding is under debate in your circles as well as whether the earth is flat

                      1. MYNAMEISBigtopmark.sman
                        • 6 Years
                        2 years, 2 months ago

                        Pcr

          6. I SPEAK ENGELS AND DRINK GI…
            • 4 Years
            2 years, 2 months ago

            LESSSGOOOOO FODEN MY MAN

            1. lilmessipran
              • 11 Years
              2 years, 2 months ago

              Party friend?

          7. Thanos
            • 2 Years
            2 years, 2 months ago

            Anyone with me as a fellow Kaku captain?

            1. Eze Really?
              • 9 Years
              2 years, 2 months ago

              A good call imo

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

            How likely Burnley v Watfors will be postponed?

            1. No Kane No Gain
              • 5 Years
              2 years, 2 months ago

              50/50

            2. DRIZ ✅
              • 12 Years
              2 years, 2 months ago

              According to my sources the damage has been done..

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

            Let’s go City!

            1. DRIZ ✅
              • 12 Years
              2 years, 2 months ago

              Citeh

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

                Citeh 🙂

          10. Stranger Mings
            • 3 Years
            2 years, 2 months ago

            Surely good chance mount comes on 2nd half? Is his benching just to rest him

            1. DRIZ ✅
              • 12 Years
              2 years, 2 months ago

              Doubt will come on if Chelsea winning

              1. lilmessipran
                • 11 Years
                2 years, 2 months ago

                Really doubt Chelsea will be winning this one

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

                  Surprised benched as one of best players

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

                Let’s hope they are losing then

            2. james 101
              • 12 Years
              2 years, 2 months ago

              Likely for 30 yes

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

                I will take that

          11. Deulofail
            • 8 Years
            2 years, 2 months ago

            Now now, guys, play nice. There no point blaming clubs or fans for postponements. Blame the process and offer an alternative if you can. Clubs are simply applying to postponements based on the sport guidelines and can be rejected as we've seen.

            The main way it can be unfair is through corruption. And that would be something to get our knickers in a twist about if we had evidence. But a lot of outrage around without obvious reason or knowledge of the situation and application imo

            1. Eze Really?
              • 9 Years
              2 years, 2 months ago

              2 fts the way forward

              1. Deulofail
                • 8 Years
                2 years, 2 months ago

                Haha yes I saved a transfer!

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

              Pretty sure this was just a subtle attempt to reveal you wear knickers...

              1. Deulofail
                • 8 Years
                2 years, 2 months ago

                Teehee

          12. bench boost for every gamew…
            • 7 Years
            2 years, 2 months ago

            Alonso yellow, first wish come through. Now Foden score, Alonso hooked after 45.