Scout Notes

Scout Notes – Gameweek 4 – Sunday

Angel di Maria steers United to their first win of the season with a goal and assist against QPR. Wayne Rooney and Ander Herrera mirror the Argentine’s returns, while Juan Mata is also on the scoresheet in an emphatic 4-0 demolition.

Di Maria Dazzles on Home Bow
Handed a berth on the left of a midfield diamond, the Argentine leapt to Fantasy managers’ attention with a pivotal role in yesterday’s rout. After somewhat fortuitously opening the scoring with a free-kick, Di Maria teed up Juan Mata for the hosts’ fourth and turned in a performance that is set to get the bandwagon rolling ahead of next week’s trip to Leicester. Indeed, with home matches against West Ham and Everton allied with a trip to West Brom in the next four, some may even be contemplating a shift to 3-5-2 in order to accommodate the Argentine in their starting line-ups.

Rooney Back in the Points
While Robin van Persie blanked once again, the England star replicated Di Maria with a goal and assist against the R’s. Handed a role alongside the Dutchman, Rooney certainly staked a claim to continue in the advanced role – certainly, on current form, there’d be no real surprise if Van Persie dropped out to accommodate Radamel Falcao.

Nonetheless, Van Gaal’s decision to sub off Juan Mata, despite the Spaniard netting for the second time this term, resulted in a change of position for Rooney, who tucked in behind the front two. There’s no doubt such a scenario would prove detrimental to both Rooney and Mata, and bearing in mind the Colombian only failed to start due to jet lag, there are still many question marks surrounding United’s attack right now.

Herrera Off the Mark
Judging by yesterday’s display, the Spaniard may yet prove to be a legitimate Fantasy option for the season ahead. Herrera had been written off as a source of points due to a deep-lying role but the arrival of Daley Blind allowed him to shift to the right of the midfield diamond against the R’s and serve up a goal and assist. At just 7.3 in FPL, Herrera certainly looks worth monitoring if he can continue in the same role.

Van Gaal Moves to Four at the Back
The United boss admitted pre-match his decision to opt for a four-man defence was mainly down to injuries. With the likes of Phil Jones and Chris Smalling sidelined and Luke Shaw fit enough only for the bench, Van Gaal was forced to field Tyler Blackett at centre-half, with Marcos Rojo covering on the left. While a second consecutive clean sheet is promising, it’s worth bearing in mind United have played against promoted opposition in those last couple of matches – with uncertainty still surrounding their first-choice personnel at the back, though, many may opt against investing in the Red Devils’ defence for now.

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1,403 Comments Post a Comment
  1. Snibal
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Which Spurs midfielder is the best option?

    1. Olivier Bernards watch
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Chadli probably

    2. Jarvis
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Still Eriksen

    3. Sess!
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Chadlii looked most threatening on sat. He's been withdrawn on the hour mark 2 out of the last 3 games though.

  2. bodsc
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    7.2 to spend on a mid, thoughts? Chadli could be the one.

    1. Olivier Bernards watch
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Yep, if you already have Siggy.

    2. GREENDREAMS11
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Mane could be a steal at that price, just trying to get feedback from Saints fans if he will start against Swansea

      1. bodsc
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        10 years, 1 month ago

        I've seen quite a lot of him, good player. Altho already have Pelle & Clyne.

      2. Sess!
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        10 years, 1 month ago

        They've just won 4-0.....he's not going to start the next game.

  3. Van Dal
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    UCL FF - talkt p me

    1. I Am ToTo
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      i need a team

  4. Ser Football 42
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    A) Courtois
    Clyne, Shawcross, Caulker or equal value
    Rooney, Costa

    B) Forster
    Clyne, Ivan, N. Taylor
    Aguero, Costa

    1. keshavawasty
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      B definitely for the moment as Chelsea are a bit susceptible to goals from Top 10 teams
      Southampton on the other hand have easy opponents till November so their prospects of clean sheet is good
      Another option could be De Gea, Clyne, Ivanovic, Hutton/Duff

  5. prayner11
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Balotelli + Di Maria (0.9ITB) ----> Aguero + Eriksen (0.4ITB) for a -4 hit, any thoughts?

  6. danssainz
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    1 Midfielder, but don't know which one:

    A. Sterling
    B. Di Maria

    Which one? Thanks

    1. RyanC
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Flip a coin.

      Probably Sterling though.

    2. zaydon
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      ADM

  7. Cravex
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    either or... both will get points and both have decent fixtures.

    actually leaning more ADM as utd actually have players who can put the ball in the net for assist value.

  8. RyanC
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Who to play next week out of:

    Clyne (swa)
    Duff (SUN)

    Leaning towards playing Duff and benching Clyne, then again that hardly worked out when I benched Clyne away at 'Pool.

  9. Cheesy-chips
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Is it worth using a free transfer on Krul -> Heaton?

    Also who to bench this week out of Dier, Moreno, Ivanovic and Naismith?

    1. Cheesy-chips
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Also considering Iva -> Baines

  10. inddets
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Folks

    Could you suggest wich pair would be better:

    1) Aguero and Sterling
    2) Balotelli and Di Maria
    3) Ronney and Sanchez

    Thank you

  11. theTn
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Hello, any advice on this WC team?

    Krul / 4.0

    Clyne Baines Duff Taylor Wisdom

    Ramsey Sterling DiMaria Siggy WP

    Costa Rooney Pelle

    Thx in advance 🙂

  12. Jaok
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Who do I replace debuchy with?

    Betrand? Clyne? Chambers?

    any thoughts?

    My team is,

    Bego,Gilks

    Cahill, Wisdom, Bruce, PvA, Debuchy

    Siggy, Sterling, Fab, Sterling, Fraulin(?!)

    Welbeck, Rooney, Costa

    1,5 in the Bank and WC unused.

  13. zaydon
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Begovic

    Wildon- moreno- van aaholt

    Sterling- fabregas- di maria- dyer

    Roony- costa- pelle

    I have one FT.. What do u think guys ?
    I have 90 points this round

  14. zaydon
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    ADEBAYOR OR PELLE NEXT ROUND??