Scout Notes

The Stock Check – Sunday

Charles N’Zogbia inspires Villa to a precious three points, while United put in a frighteningly efficient shift to neutralise the Everton threat and grab the points via Robin Van Persie’s efforts. Here’s the Stock Check on Sunday’s events…

On the Up

Robin Van Persie
With two consecutive blanks, the Van Persie naysayers were rounding on the Dutchman, fueled by Wayne Rooney’s consistent scoring. Amidst concerns that the Dutchman could be rested with Wednesday’s Madrid tie in mind, we’ve seen sales of Van Persie throughout the week which have even led to a price drop in the Fantasy Premier League (FPL) game. Today’s goal and assist returns, however, instantly stung those who decided to trade him out and underlined his importance, both to United and our Fantasy lineups.

Rafael
The Brazilian chipped in with a slide rule pass to set Van Persie on his way to United’s second, whilst sealing back-to-back clean sheets at the other end. With Sir Alex Ferguson clearly allowing Everton possession but dropping his side deep to defend with some determination, we could now see Rafael and the United backline begin to find form and start returning a stream of clean sheets. Rested back in Gameweek 24, the Brazilian’s performance today demonstrated just why he has cemented the right-back role this term.

David De Gea
Can we now settle on the Spaniard as an option in goal? De Gea has started the last 11 league matches and, given that he was not rotated ahead of the Champions League clash with Madrid, it appears his position is looking as solid as ever. At 5.5 in the FPL, De Gea offers a cheap route to the United clean sheets which may now start to follow with regularity as they close in on the title. Interestingly, Ben Amos was on the United bench ahead of Anders Lindegaard, and yet the Dane was on the bench for his country in midweek – presumably fit and well: it’s a situation that warrants monitoring.

Charles N’Zogbia
It seems unlikely that a Villa player can find his way into our midfields but there’s little doubt that N’Zogbia is the leading candidate on offer. The former Wigan man returned a goal and assist in the win over West Ham and has now fetched points in three of his last four outings. It’s clear that Villa’s top-flight status rests on his form and Christian Benteke’s goals.

Going Down

Wayne Rooney
With Sir Alex Ferguson keen to ensure that his side conceded little ground to Everton, Rooney’s attacking instincts were shackled by a role out on the left flank for the majority of the match. His potential curbed, Rooney was rarely able to threaten in tandem with Van Persie and his owners will surely have been frustrated by the withdrawn role granted to him and the Dutchman’s timely return to form.

Marouane Fellaini
Sir Alex Ferguson deployed Phil Jones to snuff out the threat from the Belgian and it proved effective. Dropped deeper towards the end of the match by David Moyes, with Gareth Bale now a hot midfield property, Fellaini may be reluctantly sacrificed by some, with competition in the midfield area so fierce. The fixture list and past experience would suggest that patience with Fellaini will be rewarded, although, having earned an eighth booking of the season, another suspension is now a growing concern.

Joey O’Brien
Forced off on 25 minutes, the Hammers full-back was replaced by Guy Demel who returned to the fold after sitting out the home win over Swansea. This report states that O’Brien has suffered a thigh injury that will see him left at home for treatment while the Hammers squad go out to Dubai for a “warm weather break”. With fortnight before the next league action, it remains to be seen if the injury will put him on the sidelines for the Gameweek 27 fixture with Spurs.

Mark Mark created the beast. He's now looking to tame it.

5,112 Comments Post a Comment
  1. AK ⭐
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 8 months ago

    Just take a minute to reply please?

    Would you take a hit to get Bale in for Puncheon? I'd have this for GW27.

    Minge
    Baines Samba Wilson/Demel (Davies)
    Mata Walcott Fellaini Bale (Michu)
    Rooney Aguero Pogs

    Cheers. 🙂

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    1. The Light Knight
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 8 months ago

      I refuse to spend that long to reply

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      1. AK ⭐
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 8 months ago

        How about 10 seconds? 😉

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        1. The Light Knight
          • 13 Years
          11 years, 8 months ago

          OK what I think you should do is trans

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          1. AK ⭐
            • 12 Years
            11 years, 8 months ago

            🙄

            Be a sport. 😛

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            1. The Light Knight
              • 13 Years
              11 years, 8 months ago

              Do it 😉

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              1. AK ⭐
                • 12 Years
                11 years, 8 months ago

                Cheers. 🙂

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    2. dogtanion
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 8 months ago

      i'd get bale as soon s you can

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    3. cheezymouse
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 8 months ago

      Yes, I'm taking a hit myself to get him. According to FISO, he's going up tonight btw

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    4. JK - Cønt ⭐
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      • 12 Years
      11 years, 8 months ago

      yes, I am taking a hit to get him for Guthrie

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      1. AK ⭐
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 8 months ago

        Cheers JK. 8 pointer coming in!

        Reckon I should do it tonight?

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    5. Phaze 1
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      11 years, 8 months ago

      nah

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    6. Godfather Bandit 42
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      11 years, 8 months ago

      I took a hit to get him today. I could have done it for free last night.

      Do it before it's too late.....

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  2. New Ghost
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    11 years, 8 months ago

    Yep.

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    1. The Light Knight
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 8 months ago

      Controversial

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    2. Nice2Michu
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 8 months ago

      Bit harsh

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  3. cheezymouse
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    11 years, 8 months ago

    Evenin' folks,

    Austerity bites... doubling up on Reading in advance of their home game against Wigan... if you had to, would you get Le Fondre & Pearce or Pog & Harte? Striker will be a benchwarmer in a 3-5-2 after GW 27...

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    1. AK ⭐
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      11 years, 8 months ago

      Pogs and Pearce for me.

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      1. cheezymouse
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 8 months ago

        Cool, thanks mate

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        1. Uncle John from Jamaica
          • 12 Years
          11 years, 8 months ago

          Pog not scored for weeks. Bit worried about Le Fondre coming in.

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  4. GoonerByron
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 8 months ago

    Any chance Wilson will be back in the Stoke lineup for the next gameweek?

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    1. A.T
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 8 months ago

      I hope so but who knows. Bench maybe?

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    2. cheezymouse
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 8 months ago

      Its a gamble. If you can afford to wait until closer the game, that might be your best bet. If you need to transfer before price rises, it may be best to go with a guaranteed starter, and transfer him in oncec he gets his place back...

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  5. A.T
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    11 years, 8 months ago

    Will we see baps tonight? I can never remember from one week to the next!

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    1. Phaze 1
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      11 years, 8 months ago

      might not if there are alot of questions over assists.

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  6. CarlosKillface
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    11 years, 8 months ago

    in reply to Gink on previous post

    How bad is my defence to be able to afford the power 5 and rvp sturridge dzeko?

    not really that bad av got cuellar davies baines clyne and harte, beg and cesar

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    1. CarlosKillface
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 8 months ago

      had some domines so cud'nt reply

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    2. Ginkapo FPL
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 8 months ago

      eh what? how long ago did I reply?

      Thats pretty bad considering you could upgrade one and then bench one of your front 8

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      1. CarlosKillface
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 8 months ago

        it was a couple of hours ago

        good point i kind of like the rotational aspect tho, its feasable to bench one of five maybe 6 the worst in terms of fixtures and form.

        the def aint the best but aint the worst either. the power 5 and rvp stur and dzek will leave me with 0.4 to upgrade one of the defs maybe harte

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  7. Nice2Michu
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    11 years, 8 months ago

    Should i do Enrique - Monreal
    Studge - any forward 8mil or less?

    any ideas?

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    1. Phaze 1
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      1

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      1. Uncle John from Jamaica
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 8 months ago

        Why make decision now. Wait a day or so none of the players you mention are rising or falling tonight.

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  8. Sebastian Rooks
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    11 years, 8 months ago

    Hey guys trying to plan my recooperation transfers for this week.

    My team is

    Bunn Cesar
    Monreal Davies Fabio Wilkinson Harte
    Walcott. Mata. Bale. Michu. Taraabt
    Rooney. Suarez. Sturridge
    0.4 in bank

    Which do you think is the best option?

    A. suarez michu and fabio > aguero sissoko and rafael
    B. suarez taraabt and fabio > lambert cabaye and baines
    C. suarez taraabt and fabio > Ba cabaye and azpi

    Ta

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    1. Sebastian Rooks
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 8 months ago

      thanks a bunch guys.

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  9. Bambi
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 8 months ago

    suarez and Enrique ---> Evans and Aguero for a free, yay or nay?

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    1. Phaze 1
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 8 months ago

      yes but maybe you can do better than Aguero?

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  10. bennydebull
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 8 months ago

    baps!

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  11. Red-United
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 8 months ago

    New target for me this season = Finish top Man United fan in the world 😉

    Very unlikely I know, but I'm only like 40 points off!

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    1. Godfather Bandit 42
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      11 years, 8 months ago

      It's a realistic target then.

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  12. HarryS
    • 12 Years
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    Take out Suarez & Michu is so who for?

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    1. CarlosKillface
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 8 months ago

      suarez - aguero if uv got sturidge. michu to nobody

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    2. Godfather Bandit 42
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      keep Michu.....and I'm keeping Suarez!

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  13. Don Andres
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    11 years, 8 months ago

    Baps out!

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  14. Spencer
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    • 13 Years
    11 years, 8 months ago

    Reckon I'll get this 11 out for the next GW?

    Federici
    Demel - Zabaleta - Jevans - Shaw
    Mata - Fellaini - Bale - Walcott
    RVP - Lambert

    Jussi - Michu - Davies - Sturridge

    I guess there are doubts with Demel, Shaw, and RVP?

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  15. Stephen - Robot Daniels
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 8 months ago

    Bps

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  16. jackothedon
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 8 months ago

    Suarez - Cisse... punt?

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  17. kimoo
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 8 months ago

    Repooost Guys Really neeed help there

    team linked

    guys i have 4 DGW with Gibbs and Guthrie

    A- Gibbs >> Sagana

    B- Guthrie , Suarez >> Sissoko , Dezko / Lambert -4

    C- Guthrie , Sturridge >> Sissoko , Pog -4

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    1. jelly.john
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 8 months ago

      a

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    2. Spencer
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      • 13 Years
      11 years, 8 months ago

      Gibbs to Jevans?

      Not convinced with Arsenal defenders.

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    3. Godfather Bandit 42
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      11 years, 8 months ago

      a

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  18. Scroobius Mac
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    11 years, 8 months ago

    Team for next week:
    Szczesny
    Pearce / Clichy / Rafael
    Puncheon / Fellaini / Walcott (vc) / Mata / Bale (c)
    Benteke / Aguero

    Nicholls / Davies / Johnson / Suarez

    Just about good to go? Think I'll be waiting until closer to the deadline and seeing if I pick up any injuries or suspensions. Quite want to squeeze Holtby in there but not sure how.

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    1. Lateriser 12
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      • 12 Years
      11 years, 8 months ago

      Yep. Looks good for next week. Holtby will have to wait with that midfield. Only Punchface can make way with a possible kun/suarez downgrade.

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  19. Holy See
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 8 months ago

    2 for Dawson. What a star.

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    1. Demí
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 8 months ago

      On my bench. What a scoundrel!

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    2. Back on the horse
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 8 months ago

      I was jsut going to write the same thing...with different words. I'll just +1 yours. It won't affect your rep just yet, but you can pretend it will.

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  20. GunsnRoses
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 8 months ago

    Assist removed of Shawcross

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  21. La Roja
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 8 months ago

    BAPS!

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  22. Lateriser 12
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 8 months ago

    BAPS out

    Bale RVP Michu 3
    Walcott 2

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  23. NATSTER
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 8 months ago

    Max baps for Michu and RvP... Happy 😀

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    1. Uncle John from Jamaica
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 8 months ago

      Hardly a shock is it?

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  24. Nice2Michu
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 8 months ago

    After next two fixtures im getting rid of Baines... too many one pointers

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  25. Liastro ⭐️
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 8 months ago

    Score check with baps...

    57 with 8 to play including Suarez (C).

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    1. La Roja
      • 12 Years
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      8???

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    2. Call Me Old Fashioned
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 8 months ago

      50 with Suarez(C), Gerrard, Michu and Davies 🙁

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      1. Uncle John from Jamaica
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 8 months ago

        51 with Suarez (c), Gerrard, Enrique and Michu still to play.

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    3. Eboue
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 8 months ago

      57(-4) with 8

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  26. skodaole2
    • 12 Years
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    Bonus points

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  27. just a man
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    • 13 Years
    11 years, 8 months ago

    Hmm, Bale going up tonight, but seems like a long time in advance to get him in with 2 Europe fixtures coming. What are other non-Bale owners doing?

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    1. bring on Real Madrid !
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 8 months ago

      i might end up getting hm before today's rise
      wat abt u ?

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      1. just a man
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        11 years, 8 months ago

        Considering it for Gerrard since he won't be playing next gameweek anyway.

        0.1 rise isn't a huge deal though, I can hold on for longer if I need to.

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  28. GunsnRoses
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    11 years, 8 months ago

    Baps are up

    At fiso Zaba is stuck at 97-99 for last 3-4 days

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  29. jelly.john
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    11 years, 8 months ago

    if there is w blank gw 29 no everton and arsenal would u keep Baines , Walcott , Fellaini ??

    or sell on of them then get him back when dgw play

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  30. Claret14
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 8 months ago

    2 bonus for dawson happy dayz

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