Scout Picks – Gameweek 8
Filed under: Scout Picks - Posted by: Paul
With another international break now behind us, we can once again focus on domestic matters ahead of tomorrow’s deadline. The fortnight has been relatively kind to Fantasy managers – in terms of popular picks, only David Silva and Marouane Fellaini are suffering on the sidelines with injuries, while the return of a certain Bulgarian has certainly played a part in our selection for Gameweek 8:
Mark Schwarzer gets the nod between the sticks ahead as Fulham prepare to welcome Villa to the Cottage. The Australian has produced a clean sheet in two of his three home games already and with the visitors scoring just twice in four road trips, defensive returns look a strong possibility for Martin Jol’s side tomorrow.
Leighton Baines continues in the Scout Picks with a trip to struggling QPR on the agenda. Everton may have registered just one clean sheet in their last six but Baines’ attacking threat shows no sign of abating – he has produced six or more points in five of the first seven Gameweeks. As always, his creativity will be crucial against a side that have shipped 16 goals already this season.
Rafael’s potential at both ends of the pitch earns the United right-back a place. Stoke arrive at Old Trafford having failed to score on the road since Gameweek 3 and with a couple of goals already accrued over his six appearances, the Brazilian looks a strong prospect against the Potters this weekend.
Having returned his first clean sheet of the season last time round, Glen Johnson keeps his place in the Scout Picks ahead of Reading’s visit to Anfield. Going forward, the full-back has offered plenty threat so far for Brendan Rodgers’ side but only has a single assist to show for his endeavours; the Royal’s visit could well offer him the chance to produce tomorrow.
Steven Pienaar is the second Everton player to get the nod – a clear sign of our faith in David Moyes’ outfit. Having recently retired from international duties, the South African will be fully refreshed for the weekend trip to QPR and has either scored or assisted in three of his four away games so far; averaging 6.5 FPL points per road trip, Pienaar looks poised to heap further misery on Mark Hughes’ side at Loftus Road.
Michu gets one last throw of the dice before Swansea’s fixtures stiffen. The Spaniard returned to goalscoring ways against Reading last time round and has found the net in three of his four home fixtures – up against a Wigan side that have conceded at least twice in five of the first seven Gameweeks, the Swans midfielder should be afforded further chance for attacking returns tomorrow afternoon.
We’ve opted for Kevin Nolan ahead of West Ham’s home showdown with Southampton. Similar to Michu, the Hammers skipper has also found the net in three of his four home appearances and is set to welcome a side that has conceded 12 goals in just three away matches so far. As Sam Allardyce looks to steady the ship after the Gameweek 7 defeat to Arsenal, Nolan’s contribution looks key.
Santi Cazorla is nailed-on ahead of Arsenal’s trip to Norwich. The Gunners playmaker has been in sensational form of late, particularly on the road – he has produced attacking returns and picked up FPL bonus points in his last three away trips, averaging more than nine points per game over those fixtures, and is up against a Canaries side that have shipped nine goals in their last two matches. A real captaincy contender this weekend.
Robin Van Persie is another obvious choice. Rested for one of Holland’s recent World Cup qualifiers, the former Arsenal skipper welcomes Stoke to Old Trafford tomorrow – while the Potters have been particularly resilient this term, with just five goals conceded, Van Persie has either scored or assisted in all five of his league starts for the Red Devils so far.
The fit-again Dimitar Berbatov earns an instant recall to the Scout Picks ahead of a home clash with Villa. With two goals and an assist over his two starts for the Cottagers so far, in addition to maximum FPL bonus points in both games, the Bulgarian looks another armband option against a side that have picked up a single point from four away games under Paul Lambert.
Luis Suarez is the third and final forward ahead of Liverpool’s Anfield showdown with Reading. With the visitors yet to produce a clean sheet this term, Brendan Rodgers’ patched-up side look to have the perfect opportunity to record their first home win of the new campaign – bearing in mind Suarez has scored or assisted six of the Reds’ nine goals so far, he looks a decent punt for returns.
Angel Rangel makes the bench for Swansea’s home game with Wigan. While Michael Laudrup’s side have been unconvincing at the back in recent matches, their visitors have failed to score in their last two games on the road. The right-back’s attacking endeavours have already helped him grab a goal at the Liberty and his forward forays down the flank should pose the Latics plenty problems this weekend.
Raheem Sterling offers a cut-price option for Liverpool’s home clash with Reading. With two assists in the last four Gameweeks, the teenager has proven to be more than just a squad-filler and with Fabio Borini out for three months, Sterling looks nailed-on for the Reds in the meantime.
Andy Carroll is a little unlucky only to make the bench. The on-loan forward prepares to welcome Southampton to Upton Park tomorrow and with the visitors’ vulnerability in the air proving their undoing time and again, Sam Allardyce will ensure Carroll is fed crosses aplenty as the Hammers go in search of their fourth win of the season.
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October 19 at 9:45 pm
mosch1one says:
Sterling (RDG) or Lambert (west ham) and why if poss??
October 19 at 9:50 pm
Herr Vets - Die Rothosen says:
Sterling at home and playing well, if a little unprolific.
Lambert away to a good WH side.
October 19 at 9:52 pm
athevroy says:
If I had to choose between those two, it would be Lambert, seeing as he has proven to be capable of scoring against anyone, while Sterling is young and inexperienced, despite easy opposition.
Lambert is also a focal point in the SOT attack, while there are other players at Liverpool likely to share points.
Having said that, I have traded Lambert for Berbatov
October 19 at 9:56 pm
mosch1one says:
1 each haha. I could drop Pienaar away at QPR instead?
October 19 at 10:09 pm
athevroy says:
I can see Everton scoring at least a couple against QPR.
October 20 at 11:21 am
Hahahahahahazard says:
qpr 1-0.
October 19 at 10:30 pm
DROgBA - ThE BEaSt says:
have both.sterling starts after confirmation of injury to fellaini.good thing i have reliable subs
October 19 at 11:28 pm
Nick says:
Sterling. I think they’ll batter Reading so surely he’ll be involved in some of the goals.
October 19 at 9:45 pm
conew says:
kacaniklic or bale
October 19 at 9:53 pm
athevroy says:
You have Bale and are considering benching him???
October 19 at 9:46 pm
Drogo says:
Hardest captain choice ever,
Suarez, Jelavic , Cazorla, RvP
The only players that are guranteed 90 minutes are Suarez and Cazorla.
Had Suarez as captain last time and the score was 0-0 vs Stoke.
Now RVP plays Stoke.
And Cazorla are like Modric, he is 2:nd to every assist which doesnt yield any points..
Christ decisions!
October 19 at 9:46 pm
mosch1one says:
Caz – See someones reply to a similar comment I made on the last page, or check his last 5 points totals. Decent!
October 19 at 9:51 pm
Espi says:
Trying to decide between Santi Clause and Suarez myself.
Madness to Captain Giroud?
October 19 at 9:52 pm
Herr Vets - Die Rothosen says:
Suarez for me. I have Santi & RVP too.
October 19 at 9:54 pm
athevroy says:
RVP.
October 19 at 9:58 pm
mosch1one says:
Easily RVP IMO. Safe.
October 19 at 9:53 pm
TorresMagic™ - Check my link for Early Bird qualification says:
New post
October 19 at 10:08 pm
The Gamesmaster ™ says:
To risky to captain berba this week?
October 19 at 10:11 pm
athevroy says:
I don’t think so, but depends on your options.
October 19 at 10:15 pm
asap says:
even options dint stop me from doing so
October 19 at 11:38 pm
Brooklyn says:
1) Van Persie + Pogrebnyak OR
2) Aguero + Lambert
I think the choice is clear but looking for second, third, and fourth opinions. Thanks!
Current team:
Jussi, Schwarzer
Pineaar, Hazard, Bale, Cazorla, Maloney
Berbatov, Van Persie, Pogrebnyak
October 20 at 4:33 am
Matthew says:
2
October 20 at 12:04 am
davkee says:
I have RVP, Jelavic and Pog up front.
Am thinking of doing RVP to Rooney so I can free up cash to bring in Berba next week for a
Rooney – Jelavic – Berba front line.
Any thoughts?
October 20 at 12:21 am
irishscouser says:
Any suggestions on who would be best to transfer Torres out for? Thinking Suarez but he doesn’t have great fixtures and is a liability with yellow cards and misses. It’s between Jelavic, Giroud or Suarez?
October 20 at 1:39 am
GREENDREAMS11 says:
Quick question folks, Is Cazorla and Berbatov likely to score 8 points more than Dyer/Kacankilic & torres tomorrow ?
October 20 at 2:25 am
1966 was a great year for English football - Eric was born says:
I f***********************ing hope so
October 20 at 3:53 am
enriquetan says:
Need advice for my team. Still have a wildcard and £2.1. Thinking of using it now as some players are waning off in value and form. My team:
Begovic (Krul)
skrtel, lescott, hangeland (gunter, fabio)
bale, mata, santi, dyer (kacaniklic)
tevez, graham, suarez (C)
I have a new team in mind looking like this
Begovic (Foster)
Baines, Huth, skrtel (caulker, fonte)
bale, pienaar, santi, nolan (sterling)
tevez, berba, suarez (C)
no more money in bank after this transfer
Is the new team solid enough? is there any other way I can improve on the newer team? Appreciate all comments. Cheers!
October 20 at 4:17 am
redbacks says:
who to cap
caz tevez berba ba bale pinaar ??
October 20 at 4:50 am
Matthew says:
cazorla
October 20 at 4:51 am
Matthew says:
Vertonghen or Vermaelen?
October 20 at 5:00 am
Zarif says:
who to captain- suarez or cazorla
October 20 at 5:55 am
eggchaser says:
long time listener, first time caller!
Any advice on the following?
3-5-2
Baines/Ivanovic/Verma
Sterling/Gervo/Michu/Peinaarse/Santi
Tevez/Torres
or 3-4-3
Baines/Ivanovic/Verma
Gervo/Michu/Peinaarse/Santi
Tevez/Torres/Pog
Am leaning towards 3-5-2 but pog could be a go against a pool defence possibly short of enrique
October 20 at 9:42 am
Jibble says:
Foster (Begovic)
Baines – Cuellar – Demel (Gibbs – Davies)
Cazorla – Ben Arfa – Michu – Pienaar (Puncheon)
RVP – Tevez – Fletcher
1FT, 2.0 in bank
As Gibbs and potentially Demel are injured, should I use my free to get Rafael in? Or can I afford to save my transfer this week?
October 20 at 10:02 am
Elfozzie says:
Revised squad/line-up for the the week:
Jaask (Begovic)
Baines, Jenkinson, Rafael (Ivanovic, RIdgewell)
bale, pienaar, santi, nolan (sterling)
tevez, berba (c), Jelavic
Have 0.3M in the bank and an hour and half left of wildcard.
Defence I was convinced of, but am now thinking Ivanovic could be a luxury considering fixtures
Relatively happy with my midfield, although will swap Mata in when Chelsea’s next few fixtures are over. I brought in Sterling for Puncheon this morning although I’m not going to play either this week so maybe that’s a waste of spare cash
Up front I made the decision to drop RVP, but now have no Utd cover which feels dangerous and not sure if I should go Ba over Jelly.
Suggestions?