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Scout Picks Community Champion Vote – Gameweek 15

As part of our revamped Scout Picks, Mark, myself, Paul and a community champion picked by you each week are up against each other. All four teams are then used to decide our final weekly Scout Picks.

We are now looking for Gameweek 15’s Scout Picks Community Champion to represent you and get one over on The Scouts as well as be in with a chance of winning a special prize. The champion who manages the best Gameweek score (or best score from the first ten matches in a double Gameweek) will win a £100 Amazon voucher.

To put yourself forward simply add in your Gameweek 15 Scout Picks and short 200 word/bullet point explanation for your picks here. For everyone else please upvote the poster you would like to represent you based on their picks.

We only need 11 picks and please be mindful of budget. We are sticking to a budget of 83.5m. There’s no captain in the picks either and please stick to a designated FPL formation, including no more than three players from one team.

I’ll leave this vote for 24 hours and come back at 10am tomorrow (Thursday) to find out who is the community’s choice. Please note that due to the fast turnaround of Gameweeks any submissions will be forwarded straight over to Paul for the Scout Picks article on Thursday  so it is vitally important that you include your reasons for your picks. If the successful vote winner needs to make any minor tweaks based on injury news on Thursday and Friday then they are advised to please email me at jonty@fantasyfootballscout.co.uk.

Any attempts to disrupt the voting process may lead to the team involved being removed at our discretion. Also the comment section below is for those who want to present their teams and vote. If you have any suggestions on how the Scout Picks can be improved further next year please email me rather than leave a comment below

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  1. J0E
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • Has Moderation Rights
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 3 months ago

    Here we go again. Good luck all. Word of warning may be best to avoid Rooney as I did in gwk 14. 😉

    Please note that due to the fast turnaround I will need both explanation and picks as will be getting over to Paul to edit very soon after the deadline tomorrow.

    1. Kalix
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      What are the current scores Jonty?

      How far behind are we? 🙂

  2. John t penguin
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 3 months ago

    Chance to be first but first never wins this so will wait

    1. J0E
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      I've found in recent weeks that people are genuinely voting for the best team, no matter where it is on the page or who is posting it. We've had people who rarely post win the vote as well as some low and high up the page, or even on page 2. As a result I have to say the community champs have really done you all proud in recent weeks. Can see a few more beating us all as the weeks progress.

      1. John t penguin
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 3 months ago

        Don't think first team up ever wins
        It like singing first on X factor, nobody remembers you

        1. hibster
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 13 Years
          9 years, 3 months ago

          *singing at all

      2. The Machine
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 3 months ago

        I've done comparisons of my picks and whoever is leading the votes on the main thread for some weeks without disclosing whose picks they are

        My picks always got the more votes, and not just by a slight margin. ..

  3. John t penguin
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 3 months ago

    Guzan 4.6
    Davies 4.4, Robertson 4.5, Cresswell 5.4
    Sterling 8.4, eriksen 7.3, Sanchez 11.1, fabs9.8
    Austin 6.0 , aguero 12.8, benteke 7.9

    Guzan - should get CS but even if doesn't should get decent shots saved points
    Davies- starting last few and reckon he could give attacking returns also soon
    Robertson - still great going forward and hull playing team struggling with goals
    Cresswell- riding the crestwell of the wave
    Sterling- Liverpool getting more confidence back and he is almost a forward
    Eriksen- spurs home
    Sanchez- quick attack against slow defence is perfect for him
    Fabs- hard to pick a Chelsea at Newcastle but he is safest bet
    Austin- playing at home against poor defence
    Aguero- Everton still not getting many CS and he is aguero
    Benteke- villa's saviour will score

    1. Arvin-ation
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      I like the Sterling call! Couldn't fit him in, unfortunately.

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

      I like dogs so have a +1

      1. John t penguin
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 3 months ago

        Will take votes for any reason 🙂

    3. Kalix
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      Give ya a vote, just go going first 😛

    4. FPL Mike the Knight
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      Went to do my own then realised that 10 were the same as yours! 🙂 +1

      1. John t penguin
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 3 months ago

        Put it in nobody really reads them all anyway

    5. Frank Black
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      Eriksen 7.3??

      1. Az
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        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 14 Years
        9 years, 3 months ago

        Eriksen is 7.9. Hope this doesnt take you over budget?

        1. John t penguin
          • 9 Years
          9 years, 3 months ago

          Oops
          No I was well under before

    6. John t penguin
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      Seems eriksen is 7.9
      But fear not still under 83 mill

  4. Saniul
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 3 months ago

    I've done it once already, but I would love to represent the community once more after beating 2/3 scouts last time out.

    Guzan,
    Koscielny, Caulker, Wisdom,
    Sterling, Eriksen, Yaya Toure, Hazard,
    Giroud, Austin, Benteke.

    In goal, I have Guzan. After all, LEI hardly score. Defence is a bit of a differential, but then again, Stoke, Burnley and Hull have been extremely goal-shy this season, and two of the three have attacking threat.

    Midfield is heavy, as fixtures suggest. Sterling's form is picking, and along with Eriksen, they two have the best fixtures of the week. Yaya Toure has been consistently delivering, and so I pick him ahead of Aguero in light of cheap options available in attack. Last spot goes to Hazard, not the one with the best away record, but an injury ravaged (new) defence will be tasty.

    I've gone cheap in attack. Giroud, you'd need someone like him with all the physicality to score at Stoke. Benteke and Austin have plum home fixtures, and they just have the right platform to establish themselves as real contenders for the third striker spot.

    That's it. If you like, please award me with a vote. And I'll try to do well.

    Cheers.

    1. John t penguin
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      No offence but I do think if there are only 38 goes at this it wouldn't be fair to give someone two shots. Otherwise I would have voted for you

      1. Saniul
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 3 months ago

        Fair enough. Cheers you like my team, though.

        1. John t penguin
          • 9 Years
          9 years, 3 months ago

          Yeah good shouts except wisdom though

      2. Kalix
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 3 months ago

        unless you're playing to win, in which case I've no prob electing repeat champions! 🙂

        seems unfair NOT to vote for someone simply because they've done it already...

        1. John t penguin
          • 9 Years
          9 years, 3 months ago

          Thought behind it was people enjoy the 15 mins of fame so spread the good feeling is all. Wasn't preaching it just giving comment about why I didn't vote.

      3. Az
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 14 Years
        9 years, 3 months ago

        +1

      4. Reedy
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 3 months ago

        I agree with this but I'm losing track of who's won...we could do with a list.

        I generally don't vote for previous winners either but as he is the only one to omit Aguero, I'm going to have to vote for Saniul again this week. Can see kun blanking I'm afraid!

  5. Arvin-ation
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 3 months ago

    Guzan(LEI)
    Ivanovic(new) C.Dawson(hul) Dier(CPL)
    Eriksen(CPL) Downing(SWA) Sanchez(sto) Hazard(new)
    Austin(bur) Aguero(EVE) BENTTTEEEKKEEE!!!!(LEI)

    Guzan - Terrific fixture against Leicester who have been goal shy away from home this season. Aston Villa coming off the back of a clean sheet in game week 13.

    Ivanovic, Dier, Dawson - All 3 defenders have great fixtures, an extremely attacking Ivanovic agaisnt Newcastle away, Craig Dawson who just scored in GW 13 against a toothless Hull who haven't scored in the last 5, and another very attacking fullback in Eric Dier witha juicy fixture against Crystal Palace at home.

    Hazard, Sanchez and Eriksen - These are my big hitters, all 3 are fantastic players and have been in excellent form of late. All 3 with great fixtures, (new),(sto), and (CPL) respectively. Eriksen has scored 2 in his last 2, and Hazard has had 2 goals in his last 4. I believe with their form and their relatively easy fixtures, they should bring in the points.

    Downing - Not the easiest of fixtures, but West Ham have been in good form, particularly DOwning who made an excellent return from injury with a points haul in GW 13. His consistent form should see him bag returns against Swansea at home.

    Austin - Excellent fixture against a Burnley side that haven't been particularly tight away from Turf Moor. Austin himself has been in great form - 5 goals and 1 assist in the last 6 and was unlucky to blank at Swansea. Should return to goalscoring form with an easier fixture at Home in GW 14.

    Aguero - Mr. Consistent, the man has been sublime this season and is my go to big hitter up front. Not the easiest of fixtures, but it's at the Etihad where City are immense and Everton have been far from defensively solid this season. Should see him bag a goal or two, and has recently shown he's capapble of assists too - bagging a pair in GW 12.(Yet to play in GW 13)

    BENTEEEKKKEEE!! - My punt of the side. It seem "Tekkers" is back. A fantastic goal in GW 13 to grab the 3 points for the Villains, Benteke's form seems to be on the up , and has recorded some interesting statistics to back that claim. A fantastic fixture against a poor away side in Leicester, and I can't see The Foxes keeping the Big Belgian out this week. Expect big things from Benteke in GW 14.

    Hope you like the team, and if you do make sure you vote! 🙂

    1. John t penguin
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      Oh Dawson is a nice shout
      +1 for under the radar shout there

  6. John t penguin
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 3 months ago

    At this point I am winning, end the comp now

  7. Gigging Order
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 3 months ago

    Coming in at a very budget friendly 79.7M, I have combined form with fixtures to give the community the best chance this week.

    Guzan 4.6 (LEI)

    Coming off a clean sheet away against Palace, Villa look to have rediscovered the defensive resilience they had at the start of the season, they are also up against one of the bluntest attacks in the league.

    Caulker 4.7 (BUR)

    Always a goal threat, and with strong clean sheet potential too. Up against a Burnley side who have struggled for goals. And QPR's home defensive stats are actually not as bad as you might think.

    Cresswell 5.4 (SWA)

    In form player for an in form team, plenty of assist potential, against a side that have not scored many away from home.

    Ivanovic 7.2 (new)

    I fancy Chelsea for a CS at St James Park, and Ivanovic is always good for a goal or even two!….

    Eriksen 7.9 (CPL)

    2 goals and an asset in his last two (written before the Chelsea game) Eriksen is in irresistible form right now, with an 'easy' fixture too.

    Downing 6.1 (SWA)

    Now has five assists for the season, and up to 7th in the Midfielder rankings, I fancy him for another assist at the least here.

    Yaya 10.7 (MCI)

    The most in-form midfielder in FPL right now, Yaya is threatening to rediscover the form of last year, having scored twice in the last two! (Written before Sunderland game)

    Hazard 10.2 (new)

    Hazard has been ticking over nicely without ever really exploding, I am predicting the inevitable to happen this weekend.

    Austin 5.2 (BUR)

    A 'home' specialist, Austin looks set to prosper again this weekend, as Burnley rock up at Loftus Road.

    Aguero 12.8 (EVE)

    Impossible to leave out right now, most shots in the league, he will be amongst the goals if City are (which I expect them to be)

    Kane 4.9 (CPL)

    Kane has looked really lively and has picked up a goal or an assist in three of his last four, against Palace he will have an excellent chance of adding to this.

  8. mutatedllama
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 3 months ago

    Guzan (LEI)
    Azpi (new) / Dawson (hul) / Cresswell (SWA)
    Eriksen (CPL) / Sanchez (stk) / Hazard (new) / Fabregas (new)
    Aguero (EVE) / Austin (BUR) / Kane (CPL)

    All players are in form and have nice fixtures.

    Making full use of the budget with a total cost of 83.4.

    * Guzan - Villa have tightened up recently and Guzan has been making some vital saves. With a home fixture against Leicester I'm backing Guzan to keep a cleanie.

    ===

    * Azpi - Proven bps magnet, playing for Chelsea. What more can I say?

    * Dawson - Playing against Hull who have been struggling to find goals recently. Add to that his goal threat (scored 2 goals already) and he is one of the best picks for the weekend.

    * Cresswell - At home to Swansea is not an easy fixture but we've all seen his attacking threat. I expect him to be whipping crosses West Ham's big frontmen.

    ===

    * Eriksen - Has shown recently he is vital to Pochettino's team. Set pieces, playing in the hole and behind an in-form Harry Kane against Palace? I expect big points.

    * Sanchez - I don't think much needs to be said about Alexis. His work rate is impeccable and he is involved in the vast majority of Arsenal's goals this season. He is unlikely to be bullied by the Stoke backline and will likely cause them major problems.

    * Hazard - His stats are just incredible. 9 shots and 34 touches in the box in his last four sum it up really. Add to that his penalty duties and he is a must have.

    * Fabregas - Chelsea's main creative outlet. Sublime through balls and set piece duties make him a must-have.

    ===

    * Aguero - Simply put: essential.

    * Austin - great home form and playing against Burnley. This game is a 6 pointer for relegation candidates so expect a lot of goals.

    * Kane - has shown great form in recent weeks and is becoming one of Tottenham's best players. Will likely be involved in most of their goals and with a home game against Palace I expect a lot of them.

  9. Mr. Perfectionist
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 3 months ago

    Lloris 5.6 (CPL)
    Cresswell 5.4 (SWA) Ivanovic 7.2 (new) Hutton 4.2 (LEI)
    Yaya 10.7 (EVE) Sterling 8.4 (SUN) Fer 5.5 (BUR) Eriksen 7.9 (CPL)
    Austin 6.0 (BUR) Benteke 7.9 (LEI) Aguero 12.8 (EVE)

    TV 81.6M

    DEF:-
    Lloris - Most nailed on Spurs defender with save points in the mix
    Cresswell - At home with great attacking stats and looks like getting points at both ends of the pitch.
    Ivanovic - Great attacking stats and facing a Newc side that don't score much.
    Hutton - Showed his value in midweek and faces a struggling LEI attack.

    MID:-
    Yaya - In great form and has the most shots on goal for a mid. Main man for city apart from Aguero.
    Sterling - Played very well midweek. Could have had more points, starting to look threatening again
    Fer - Much more involved and attacking in the last few GW's and against Burnley at home who are not good travelers.
    Eriksen - In scintillating form recently. Also on set-pieces. Looks set to carry on against CPL at home.

    FWD:-
    Austin - In good form and the main man for QPR. Faces Burnley at home. Also on pens.
    Benteke - Back after his 3 game suspension, scored against Palace straightaway and underlined his importance to Villa. Main man for them against a hapless LEI defence. Also on pens.
    Aguero - Great form. Picks himself really.

    Thanks for reading. Please do vote! 🙂

    1. shortymak
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      how do you vote

      1. Mr. Perfectionist
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 3 months ago

        You need to just upvote my post. The Green upward arrow at the bottom!

  10. Az
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • Has Moderation Rights
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 3 months ago

    Come close the last 2 weeks. Really confident in these picks and quite a few differentials in there so could start to make up some ground on the mods. As always, thanks for voting.

    -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------
    --------------------------------------Green--------------------------------------
    ------------------------ Azpil C.Dawson Hutton -----------------------
    ------------------- Fabregas Lallana Sanchez Eriksen-------------
    ------------------------- Aguero Austin Benteke --------------------------
    -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------

    TV: 83.5

    GK: I've opted for Green in goal. There should be chances at both ends in the relegation 6 pointer but I expect QPR to come out on top. Green could have plenty of save points by the end of the match, and has a decent chance at a clean sheet too if QPR get it together defensively.

    DEF: Fairly cheap defence here. Azpil, despite some concerns over possible rotation, seems a steal at 6.1 million and I was just shy of the extra .3 for Cahill. I think he's won the battle against Luis and he'll start all the games as Jose keeps a settled backline. Dawson is a real goal threat and Hull are struggling in every part of the pitch, Dawson could well score another one in this game. Hutton is simply great value for 4.2 and up against a Leicester side who are performing terribly.

    MID: Gone for some tasty differentials here. Lallana is starting to show some form and had a great game against Leicester. Eriksen has shown his ability to grab some double digit hauls and CPL simply cannot defend at the moment. Sanchez is a must - Stoke are conceding all over the place and I can see Arsenal winning this comfortably with Sanchez being involved, no matter where he plays. Fabregas is preferred to Hazard as this is an away match. With Costa having a nice rest, Fabregas should have no trouble adding to his quite incredible assist tally.

    FWD: Aguero is at home, need I say more? The man is a machine and Everton are leaky. Austin should be able to grab a goal or two against a Burnley side that has only kept once clean sheet in the last 9. And lastly... Benteke is back! With his penalties and goal threat, Villa are a force to be reckoned with and I cannot see how Leicester are going to be able to deal with the big Belgian.

  11. Joletouriste
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 3 months ago

    My team:

    Guzan (4.6)
    Cissokho (4.5) - Robertson (4.5) - Verthongen (5.9)
    Sanchez (11.1), Stierling (8.4), Ericksen (7.9), Fabregas (9.8)
    Benteke(7.9), Austin (6.0), Aguero (12.8)

    I've double up on Aston Villa defense with Guzan and Cissokho because of recent form + match up. They have conceed only 2 goals the last 4 games, and Playing Leceister at home enhance even more the pictures. I prefered Cissokho to Hutton because he has more chances of Bonus Points in case of Clean sheets. I went with Robertson and Verthongen for theirs potential attacking return + potential clean sheet.

    In the middle, I couldn't go around Sanchez and Fabregas who are must have in any team any week, especially playing Stoke porous defense (only 2 CS for the season) and Newcastle with all their injuries troubles at the back. Ericksen has the form + the fixtures to make some noise this week, and Stierling could break is funk in front anytime soon and Sunderland could be the perfect victim.

    In front Benteke could make some damaged against a porous Leicester defense. Austin has the form and fixtures to continue is hot streak, and Aguero is a must start any week.

  12. Frank Black
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 3 months ago

    Guzan

    Azpilicueta - Cresswell - Chambers

    Eriksen - Sterling - Yaya Tourè - Oscàr

    Benteke - Aguero - Austin

    83.3M

    * Guzan: He's the best GK to have until GW 21, two clean sheets in the last four GWs with points from saves too. Priced at 4.6, he now faces Leicester who might have been a little more alive lately but only against Liverpool's and QPR'S messy defenses.

    * Azpilicueta: He's still the best pick in Chelsea's defense and he's against Newcastle who's only been able to score two goals in the last three games despite facing two weak opponents such as QPR and Burnley.

    * Cresswell: He lost a CS last night but shouldn't worry you, he's kind of like a defensive Hazard, if you look at the six last games he delivered points in one game, blanked in the next and delivered points from attacking or defensive returns in the one after that. A game against Swansea is going to be tough but while he might loses another CS he could also deliver a new assist given that he's been crossing quite a lot.

    * Chambers: There aren't other interesting defensive picks for me this GW, so i went for Chambers since in the last three games Stoke have been able to produce only two goals against two weak defenses(Burnley and United) and they haven't even been able to score against Liverpool's defense.

    * Eriksen: Him over Chadli given his recent performances; two goals and one assist in the last two and he still has to play Chelsea tonight. With Chadli back in the starting 11 he might lose some space but with his form and his lower ownership i'd say he's definitely worth the (small) risk.

    * Sterling: Only one assist in the last two games(although he almost delivered a second assist last night) but he's been definitely looking sharper and more involved. With Liverpool putting at least some spirit on the field and a game against Sunderland on saturday, it looks like the perfect occasion for Raheem to return to produce important points.

    * Oscàr: I don't know how he'll perform tonight against Spurs but he's cheaper than Eden and Cesc, he still has a much lower ownership and he has produced points against the weaker teams. He's a good pick until january.

    * Yaya Tourè: Whether he'll deliver or not against Sunderland tonight, i think if you already have Kun doubling up on City with Yaya for the next six fixtures could be a great call, especially considering Yaya's differential status. I'm not too worried about Everton, defensively speaking, since they have conceded almost against anybody in the last five games.

    * Aguero: Pretty much the same explanation as Yaya but i might add that "he's Aguero".

    * Benteke: He finally found a goal that some of us were waiting to see since the summer. Now priced at 7.9 and with an ownership of 0.3% the belgian could turn out to be a deadly differential until the beginning of the new year given his nice run of fixtures.

    * Austin: He blanked against a good team last night but i honestly can't see him blanking against Burnley this weekend. His ownership might be a little higher than before but he's still the best budget striker in the game.

    1. John t penguin
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      Not too sure how low ownership makes a difference but nice choices, couple of ones I debated over for my choices

  13. Rödallegabomb á´¿á´®
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 3 months ago

    Scout pick challenge teams are looking very similar this week. I feel that what is needed is explosive players is what we need if we are to beat the Scouts. For this reason, I have picked this team, which has fantastic chances of double figures all round, and a budget friendly defence:

    Guzan [4.6 // LEI]
    Azpilicueta [6.1 // new] • Hutton [4.2 // LEI] • Davies [4.4 // CPL]
    Sánchez [11.1 // stk] • Fábregas [9.8 // new] • Sterling [8.4 // SUN] • Eriksen [7.9 // CPL]
    Agüero [12.8 // EVE] • Benteke [7.9 // LEI] • Austin [6.0 // BUR]

    Total: 83.3

    • Guzan [4.6 // LEI]: After a strong performance against Palace, leading to a 5th Villa clean sheet this season, Guzan looks the best goalkeeping option for GW15 with a home appearance against Leicester, sitting solidly at the bottom of the Premier League. A sixth Villa clean sheet is inevitable in this fixture, barring and defensive blunders, and Guzan looks set for at least 6 points. If the shot stopper provides an above par showing, we could see him get several save points and maybe a BAP.

    • Azpilicueta [6.1 // new]: Chelsea defenders have been popular among us FPL players for many a year. With their fixtures now turning for the better, they have begun to show the defensive form we expect of a team with such magnitude. A trip to Newcastle shouldn't prove too difficult, and a clean sheet looks likely for the Chelsea boys. Coming in at a merge 6.1, Azpilicueta offers fantastic value for those looking to invest in defensive Chelsea assets. A favorite of Mourinho's, he has started in place of new signing Felipe Luis, who has been restricted to bench appearances. Additionally, he is a bonus point magnet. If there is a clean sheet and low scoring game, you can almost guarantee he will be among the BAPS. For these reasons, Azpilicueta has cemented a spot in my Scout picks.

    • Davies [4.4 // CPL]: Finally given the chance to feature given Rose is out with a rib injury, Davies offers fantastic value for a one week punt. As Spurs host Palace, I can see a clean sheet for the home side. Something which has been uncommon as of late.

    • Hutton [4.2 // LEI]: Good ol' Alan. Only 4.2 and delivers the good for me when I need them. Notching 8 points in GW14 with a clean sheet and 2 BAPS, Villa look to carry their form over to the Leicester game at the weekend. As with Guzan, I can only see a Villa clean sheet. Hutton may once again be among the BAPS, as he proved midweek, outscoring the likes of Benteke.

    • Sánchez [11.1 // stk]: After a couple of frustrating weeks for his owners, Sánchez looks to continue his recent goal scoring form. After scoring 6 goals in 4 league outings, as well as notching a couple of assists, Sánchez quickly rose to the top of the midfielder rankings. A trip to Stoke should suffice, as Sánchez looks to add to his 8 league goals.

    • Fábregas [9.8 // new]: Probably my favorite midfielder this season, everything seems to go through him for arguably the best team in the league. He has been involved in 34% of Chelsea's goals, more than a third. With a rested and fully fit Costa firing for them at the weekend, Fábregas could be set for another decent haul. You can always rely on him to return a solid 7 odd points, but I believe that against a Newcastle side with a reserve keeper in goal, Fábregas could be set to assist a Chelsea domination, game set and match.

    • Sterling [8.4 // SUN]: After two wins on the trot for out of form Liverpool, confidence is rising. A strong performance from Sterling see's him appear again under the radar. A home fixture against Sunderland should see the red's continue their winning ways, and Sterling looks the best of the Liverpool assets for the weekend. He is a budget friendly addition to this team. Sterling is yet to grab a really big haul, and this could be the game week he does so finally.

    • Eriksen [7.9 // CPL]: From being overshadowed by goal scoring Chadli, Eriksen has once again become a viable prospect. As Spurs host Palace at the weekend, I can see another double figure haul for Eriksen, which would be his 4th of the season. Notching 2 goals and an assist in his last pair of games, Eriksen looks set to continue that form into the weekend.

    • Agüero [12.8 // EVE]: Doesn't really need any explaining. By far the best player this season. Everton have looked shaky at the back so far, with injuries depleting them of a solid back line. Aguero has returned points in 72% of his outings, blanking only 4 times. He looks one of the best captain contenders for the weekend, and for future game weeks. He can score against anyone, as he proved with a 4 goal masterclass against Spurs, who have been just as woeful defensively as Everton. Double figures look on the cards, and he could be set to score something in the high teens.

    • Benteke [7.9 // LEI]: After being sown to the sidelines for so long, the Belgian is finally becoming an option once again. His first goal this season against Palace shows only a glimpse of what the big man is capable of. Popular among most other teams, Benteke looks set to return some big points against out of form Leicester.

    • Austin [6.0 // BUR]: Home to Burnley this weekend, Austin looks to add to his 7 goal tally this season. He has pulled QPR out of some sticky situations and off the bottom of the table. Facing a poor Burnley team who have been conceding a lot more as of late, Austin looks likely to return some big points at the weekend, which has let some to even toot the 6.0M man as a captaincy option. Leading the line for an increasingly attacking QPR team, Austin could be set for a third double figure haul this season.

    Overall, I have gone for a highly explosive team, without taking too much of a risk. I have chosen proven players, and proven goalscorers from teams with form and fixtures. The defence can easily return a full house of clean sheets. The midfield has the cream of the crop, containing those with the most plum of fixtures, who have shown recent form. Up front I have 3 big goalscorers for their respective clubs, all 3 with easy fixtures. I think that this team is as good as it can get this week.

    I would really appreciate if you could give me a vote, thanks and have a wonderful day.

    Click me:

    1. Rödallegabomb á´¿á´®
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      The grammar in that opening paragraph is simply appalling, I think I must have stopped typing and gone back to it several times 😆

    2. Crash
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      Done. Got a vote from moi.

      1. Rödallegabomb á´¿á´®
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 3 months ago

        Thanks mate, much appreciated 🙂

    3. John t penguin
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      We have almost the same team except two defenders
      Great minds etc.

    4. Tommyg
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      Got my vote. Great team.

  14. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGeniusâ…
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 3 months ago

    Blimey - here we go again - it is all a bit early. Nevertheless:

    Doosra’s Scout Challenge XI(GW 15)

    Green(WBA)4.8
    Cresswell(SWA)5.4, Cahill(new)6.4, Davies(WBA)4.8
    Downing(SWA)6.1, Touré(EVE)10.7, Hazard(new)10.2, Eriksen(CPL)6.8
    Agüero(EVE)12.8, Bentekke(LEI)9.0, Kane(CPL)4.9 … 81.9

    Green had a stormer, midweek, and is in TOP QUALITY form! 😉

    A tidy defence, with some chance of attacking returns, and Davies, as I back Hull to do Bruce's bidding, this match - WBA are wobbling.

    Another great midfield, selected courtesy of my Marauders table: http://members.fantasyfootballscout.co.uk/my-stats-tables/view/1373/

    A superb strike force, with Agüero, the new peoples' champion Ohhh Christian Bentekke, and Kane fronting up the re-born Spurs: http://members.fantasyfootballscout.co.uk/my-stats-tables/view/939/

    Please vote! 🙂

    1. Malcolm Tucker for England …
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      #TEAMDOOS

      1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGeniusâ…
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        9 years, 3 months ago

        Cheers, Malcolm - much appreciated! 🙂

    2. Somalion
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      Birthday prezzie 😉

      1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGeniusâ…
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        9 years, 3 months ago

        Thanks, lovely lad. 🙂

    3. A.T
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      Voted

      1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGeniusâ…
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        9 years, 3 months ago

        Thank you, Sir! 😀

    4. Evans
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      Go on ten

      1. Evans
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 3 months ago

        *then

  15. Not Irish
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 3 months ago

    Posting a perfectly good team but no spamming this time. Let's see how this goes...

    Guzan(LEI)4.6
    Ivanovic(new)7.2 Bavies(CPL)4.4 Hutton(LEI)4.2
    Sanchez(STK)11.1 Hazard(new)10.2 Sterling(SUN)8.4 Mirallas(mdi)7.2
    Aguero(EVE)12.8 Benteke(LEI)7.9 Kane(CPL)4.9

    1. Not Irish
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      82.9m total

    2. Frank Black
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      I'll give you a vote if you give one to me.

      1. Not Irish
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 3 months ago

        Not how I roll.

        1. Frank Black
          • 11 Years
          9 years, 3 months ago

          Well you're going to roll off the cliff then.

          1. Not Irish
            • 10 Years
            9 years, 3 months ago

            Will be a testament to how silly this system is.

            1. Frank Black
              • 11 Years
              9 years, 3 months ago

              That's never been in doubt. If you think you can lose better than me you're in for a disappointment. I'm going to lose the hell out of this thing!

              1. Not Irish
                • 10 Years
                9 years, 3 months ago

                Come at me bro 😆

    3. John t penguin
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      I will give you a vote if you don't vote for me 😉

      1. Not Irish
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 3 months ago

        Because my team is the bestest.

  16. fedolefan
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 3 months ago

    Do we really need an explanation for the scout picks? Wouldn't mind listing names, but explanations are way way too time consuming.

    1. Rödallegabomb á´¿á´®
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      It's your choice if you waste your time or not. Me, personally, I do, because I'm an idiot.

    2. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      Short week.

  17. TRIPPIER'S DAD
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 3 months ago

    Mignolet (5.4m) SUN

    Ivanovic £7.2m (NEW) Cresswell £5.4m (SWA) Robertson £4.5m (WBA)

    Toure (EVE) £10.7m Cazorla £8.1m (STO) Downing £6.1m (SWA) Eriksen £7.9m (CPL)

    Aguero £12.8m (EVE) Austin £6.0 (BUR) Ings £5.8m (QPR)

    Sunderland are still struggling for goals despite creditable results and I fancy Liverpool to keep a clean sheet at home with Mignolet fired up against his old side. Ivanovic is long overdue attacking returns and there's always the chance of a cleany with Chelsea. Cresswell is looking ever more like a baby-Baines at West Ham, while I expect Robinson to supply some ammo against a West Brom side that struggle for goals when Berahino doesn't fire.

    Cazorla looks rejuvenated since being given a central berth with attacking returns in his last 3 all comps, Toure is beginning to produce the form that made him fantasy gold last season, likewise with Eriksen who's finally adapting to Pochettino's way of thinking with goals to boot, Downing is an assist machine this season and should return against inconsistent Swans.

    Aguero picks himself at home against Everton who are error-prone at the back and I expect another goal-fest at Loftus Road which should suit the in-form Danny Ings and Charlie Austin (2 a-piece, I predict)

    £79.9m

    1. meerlight
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      Gave up at Mignolet

      1. TRIPPIER'S DAD
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 3 months ago

        Vindicated

  18. bennyp
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 3 months ago

    First ever go at this!

    Guzan [4.6 LEI]

    Azpi [6.1 new] Hutton [4.2 LEI] Toure [4.7 SUN]

    Sanchez [11.1 sto] Sterling [8.4 SUN] Downing [6.1 SWA] Fab [9.8 new]

    Benteke [7.9 LEI] Austin [5.9 BUR] Aguero [12.8 EVE]

    81.6m

    Guzan - Best value keeper + an easy home fixture

    Azpi - Good form + Chelsea + vsing Newcastle
    Hutton - Cheap + amongst the BAPS + easy home fixture
    Toure - Bit biased as a pool fan + vsing sunderland at home

    Sanchez - Form
    Sterling - Feeling a haul from sterling vsing sunderland at home
    Downing - Form + can't stop getting assists + great value
    Fab - With Costa back should pick up an assist or 10

    Tekkers - Good home fixture + rising form + Villas go to goal scorer
    Austin - Basically a relegation battle game, expecting a lot of goals in this one
    Aguero - Form + form + more form.

    1. John t penguin
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      Have a vote for trying
      Suggest getting posted earlier to have chance in such a short week

  19. Miami Monkey
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 3 months ago

    $82.6

    Guzan (4.6)
    Ivanovic (7.2) // Caulker (4.7) // Skrtel (5.8)
    Sterling (8.4) // Siggy (6.9) // Sanchez (11.1) // Hazard (10.2)
    Aguero (12.8) // Austin (6.0) // Kane (4.9)

    Guzan because Villa have been fairly resilient and against poor Leicester he's a good budget pick for a clean sheet, Ivanovic has a great chance of a clean sheet and could be due attacking returns like he had at the start. Caulker is up against goal shy Burnley and is always a goal threat, as is Skrtel going against struggling Sunderland

    Sterling also against Sunderland and he always looks like he will be getting in the points and Liverpool should have more confidence after a victory. Siggy is the heart of Swans going against an average WHU. Sanchez is just on fire, and Hazard can always explode.

    Aguero needs no explanation. Austin has looked very threatening and Burnley are weak. Kane has also looked a nuisance and against CP should get in the goals.

    1. John t penguin
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      If we convert that into £ does it go over budget

      1. Miami Monkey
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 3 months ago

        Hahaha nah, then it would be like 52 pounds!

    2. Crystal
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      Hazard and Siggy both have terrible away records. Must be 2 better picks??

  20. Mary
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 3 months ago

    83.5m

    Mcgregor [4.8 WBA]
    Azpi [6.1 new] Hutton [4.2 LEI] Caulker [4.8 BUR]
    Eriksen [7.9 CRY] Sanchez [11.1 stk] Downing [6.1 SWA] Siggy [6.9 whu]
    Aguero [12.8 EVE] Costa [11.0 new] Benteke [7.9 LEI]

    I chose Mcgregor in goals because West Brom have been very poor going forward and I expect Hull to keep them out this weekend.

    Azpilicuetta is my chosen Chelsea defender on the back of 3 clean sheets in a row. He has delivered 5 bonus points in his last two games and also notched an assist. Similarly Caulker has a good chance to score points at both ends of the pitch against Burnley. On the back of an 8 point haul Alan Hutton will be expected to deliver once again at home to bottom of the table Leicester.

    Eriksen has been on fantastic form of late and that should continue this weekend at home to Palace. Sanchez picks himself. Downing' stats speaks for themselves and at home to swansea he has every chance of delivering. Siggursson was very unlucky not to score big points last time out against QPR and he has every chance of getting in on the points in what should be an attacking game at Upton Park.

    Up front Aguero speaks for himself. Anytime Aguero is playing at the Etihad he is essential. I chose Costa as my chelsea attacker because I don't like Hazard's away form and I thnk he's a better option that Fabregas. When Costa plays you expect him to score and I believe he will score this weekend. Benteke is already back in the goals and he will be expected to score more goals this weekend against a leaky Leicester team.

    Thanks for your time if you read this and please up vote 😉

    1. Mary
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      Caulker is actually 4.7m that was a typo so it does definetly add up to 83.5m 🙂

    2. John t penguin
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      Good team
      Have a vote

  21. Al Bundy
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 3 months ago

    Guzan 4.6 LEI
    Yun 3.9 BUR Cahill 6.4 new Mertesacker 6.0 sto
    Eriksen 7.9 CRY Ramsey 8.8 sto Yaya 10.7 EVE Hazard 10.2 new
    Aguero 12.9 EVE Austin 6.1 BUR Kane 5.0 CRY
    82.5

    Players from only 6 teams here, as their fixtures/quality speak for themselves.
    - Arsenal are finding defensive form and Ramsey finding his, he would love to score at the Britannia too. Mert could be hit by a ball on a set piece and get a goal
    - Burnley are awful. Austin in fine form
    - Leicester are struggling, have scored 3 away goals all season. Villa play dull, low scoring games, Guzan will get an easy CS
    - Spurs finally won at home again v Everton, and Crystal Palace is a great chance to build momentum. Eriksen and Kane have both high scoring potential
    - Cahill, Haz, Aguero, Yaya. No further questions, your honor

  22. J0E
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • Has Moderation Rights
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 3 months ago

    We have a winner - well done Kurren. Good luck. I'll get your picks over to Paul for editing.

    If any injury news breaks and you need to make changes email me at jonty@fantasyfootballscout.co.uk. We can make changes up until mid afternoon Friday for emergency moves.

    Meanwhile congratulations to Jarvis - gwk 14's champion...he beat one of the Scouts this week....er, well me to be precise.

    1. John t penguin
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      Good luck kurren
      Like to think my financial advice helped 😉

    2. Not Irish
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      I posted a great team and got two votes, as opposed to last time when I post a crap team and got something like ninety.

      Spamming FTW.

      1. John t penguin
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 3 months ago

        So you are saying either way you are a waste of a vote 😉

        1. Not Irish
          • 10 Years
          9 years, 3 months ago

          My team will boss it this week. 😎

  23. Poseidon. Not arrogant, jus…
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 3 months ago

    Enough of this. I might just sort the scouts out next week.