Continuing Gameweek 26 Scout Notes is a look at notable Fantasy Premier League (FPL) events from the London Stadium, as a certain Manchester United supporter’s hair will remain uncut.
A few talking points emerged for FPL managers on an unproductive evening Bruno Fernandes (£9.8m)
BLANK FOR FERNANDES
Before last night, Fernandes’ previous twelve appearances (lasting more than 45 minutes) had produced a whopping 15 attacking returns and 100 FPL points, an average of 8.33 of the latter per game. Five of the last seven ended with double-digit harvests.
However, nothing ended up at the London Stadium, despite creating four chances. The Portuguese playmaker’s clever corner preceded one Luke Shaw (£4.5m) shot cleared off the line, and his stoppage-time cross set up a ‘big’ Joshua Zirkzee (£5.8 million) effort.
Above: Bruno Fernandes’ four accidental creations, shown by State bomb
But neither he nor Matheus Cunha (£8.1 million) recorded all attempts.
Not only that, but the only player to receive a Defensive Contribution Award (DefCon) was also given the same name Matthew Fernandes (£5.5 million). Once again Bruno was quite far away.
TIME FOR A SESKO START?
At least Bryan Mbeumo‘s (£8.6m) owners were able to secure a late assist.
Doesn’t it feel like every game has an injury time goal or two these days? Both sides often substitute to contribute to the abnormality Benjamin Sesko (£7.2m) repeated his late Gameweek 24 strike by converting Mbeumo’s cross in the 96th minute.
Signed in the summer for around £74m, the Slovenian has yet to start any of Michael Carrick’s five league games, but he did score a goal in the game before that.
If we save Man United again, it might be time for Carrick to start Sesko.
“Ben [Sesko] is doing a lot of work, he’s in a really good place and he’s ready to get going. It manages the balance. We could have changed things earlier, but when he arrived he made a big difference.” – Michael Carrick
WEST HAM LOOKS GOOD
Meanwhile, a resurgent West Ham have three wins from five, the others involving Sesko’s equalizer, and their 2-0 lead over Chelsea ended in defeat. Completed in extra time, of course.
But a little trust is created. Perhaps relegation can be prevented. They are currently two points behind safety, but whatever Nottingham Forest do tonight, the Hammers will at least be fighting for survival.
Crysencio Summerville‘s (£5.6m) early shot almost saw him score for the fifth time in a row. Then, in the 50th minute, Jarrod Bowen (£7.6m) achieved a fourth return on four by setting up a Touba (£5.7m) near-post-tap-in.
Summerville and Bowen are worth considering for West Ham’s next games, if they can be taken out of your Fantasy line-up when they face Liverpool and Manchester City.
NUNO ON PABLO’S ABSENCE
One attacker completely missing on Tuesday night was the January signing Pablo Felipe (£5.5 million). The 22-year-old has yet to score or assist for West Ham, but his arrival has coincided with the club’s revival.
After the match, Nuno Espirito Santo confirmed that there is a problem.
“Yes, he is the injury we have. Unfortunately he will be out. That is a blow for us.” – Nuno Espirito Santo
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