Scout Picks

Scout Picks – Gameweek 37

We move onto the penultimate Gameweek of this season’s Scout Picks, where Mark, Jonty, a different member of the community and I pick an XI for the upcoming round of fixtures. Each week, our line-ups go head-to-head and over the course of the season we’ll be keeping a tally of the points as we go along, with the budget now sitting at 84.0 apiece for our starting line-ups.

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picks For my picks I’ve tried to select players who either have a point to prove or have something to play for. Sunderland are fighting for their Premier League survival and Costel Pantilimon looks good for a clean sheet. A draw could be good enough for the Black Cats and their opponents Leicester to survive, so I’m expecting a low-scoring encounter.

Chelsea’s John Terry wants to play every match and Aleksandar Kolarov keeps on impressing as Manchester City’s left back. Between them, the pair have racked up four goals and an assist over their last three. I prefer Martin Skrtel as my Liverpool defender as Crystal Palace, with just one goal in the last four, visit. Budget constraints mean I have to opt for his fellow defender, Dejan Lovren.

Doosra’s excellent Midfield Marauders table has prompted me to go for Arsenal duo Santi Cazorla and Alexis Sanchez. The pair have accrued 37 goal attempts in their last four matches. A goal from Steven Gerrard, who makes his last ever home appearance for Liverpool at Anfield is surely written in the stars. Meanwhile Sadio Mane of Southampton is my budget pick against a potentially leaky Aston Villa defence. I also expect the Saints to concede, which propels Christian Benteke into my thinking.

Sergio Aguero’s recent form makes him essential and for my final attacking pick I’ve opted for Charlie Austin to give relegated QPR’s home fans a goal scoring display against a Newcastle side that have conceded 10 in the last four games.

Jonty

picks My selection this week is dominated by double Gameweek assets, reliable points scorers and a moment of football history.

Recent community articles by AZ and Jaffalicious have convinced me that Alexis Sanchez is the most reliable attacking option and Santi Cazorla offers a strong prospect of a large points haul. In defence Laurent Koscielny, with three goals already this season, offers attacking threat on top of clean sheet potential for the Gunners.

Among Sunderland’s ranks, I’ve opted for the best defender and striker according to my recent Members table looking at shots in the box among the Black Cats ranks. This gives me high hopes that Patrick Van Aanholt and Connor Wickham will deliver returns.

For my single Gameweek players, Sergio Aguero’s hat-trick and two assists last week make him undroppable. His team-mate Aleksandar Kolarov wins a place too after notching up 38 points in his last four matches. Meanwhile, John Terry looks secure of a start against a West Brom side that has registered the lowest number of goal attempts in the Premier League over the last four Gameweeks.

Romelu Lukaku enjoys scoring away to West Ham. He notched the winning goal in his Everton debut in 2013 and a last gasp equaliser at Upton Park in the FA Cup this season. That’s enough for me to consider a punt on the Belgian striker.

The football romantic in me, rather than statistician, has admittedly driven my selection of Steven Gerrard, as he makes his final appearance at Anfield in a Liverpool shirt.

Mark

picks Five is the magic number for me, although I’m still wary that opting for two double Gameweek assets from the Sunderland camp is wishful thinking; their likely quest for draws could well make a mockery of my Connor Wickham pick.

The omission of Olivier Giroud will also doubtless raise eyebrows. However, I’ve decided to punt on Santi Cazorla as my partner in crime to Alexis Sanchez – I just think spot-kicks could factor over the double Gameweek and I’ve not been impressed by Giroud’s form over his previous outings; the opposite is true of Cazorla.

I’ve gone Laurent Koscielny as my third Arsenal pick – for me, with five goals conceded in their last nine, it’s too easy to overlook the Gunners’ back four in favour of chasing attacking points. I reckon one of Wenger’s rearguard is a must, with Koscielny perhaps the most likely to start both matches.

Harry Kane’s selection will also doubtless prove controversial. I’m just struggling to see the Spurs striker fizzle out in his final home tie of a superb season – particularly when a desperate Hull provide the opposition.

Elsewhere, I’ve ignored the clamour for Steven Gerrard and kept faith with the undoubted talents of Philippe Coutinho. The Newcastle pair of Moussa Sissoko and Ryan Taylor are a gamble, fueled by Newcastle’s plight and must-win scenario at QPR.

Paul

picks Costel Pantilimon earns a place for Sunderland’s double Gameweek, with the Romanian’s propensity for picking up save points helping him average 4.2 points per appearance so far. I’m banking on John Terry to be retained for Chelsea’s trip to West Brom, whilst Martin Skrtel’s bonus point potential should come to fruition if Liverpool can keep out a Palace side with one goal in four. Laurent Koscielny affords me Arsenal defensive coverage for the double and has already netted three times.

I’ve opted for Alexis Sanchez and Santi Cazorla as my other two Arsenal players. The duo sit first and second respectively for attempts on goal over the Gunners’ last six at a time when Olivier Giroud is struggling for form.

I selected Steven Gerrard for his penultimate home match and give the Liverpool skipper the nod once again at home to Palace – with two goals in as many outings, he faces a defence with a single clean sheet in 16 under Alan Pardew. Chelsea’s Juan Cuadrado comes in for the trip to West Brom. The January signing will surely be handed his third start since arriving and has averaged an effort every 34.3 minutes so far.

Up top, Sergio Aguero’s stunning form should continue against a Swansea defence with a single clean sheet in the last eight at the Liberty. Harry Kane gets another chance as Spurs welcome troubled Hull to the Lane, whilst Connor Wickham has offered the greatest goal threat of any Sunderland player since the arrival of Dick Advocaat.

The Scores So Far

Gameweek 36 Community Champion Kings of Lyon’s score of 77 points has propelled him into the lead in the hunt for the £100 Amazon voucher, which is handed to the champion with the highest Gameweek score. However, it was still not enough to beat Jonty’s score of 82. Meanwhile, I manages 59 and Mark picked up a score of 56.

In the overall standings Jonty has 1909, followed by myself on 1865,Mark on 1854 and the community on 1798.

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1,802 Comments Post a Comment
  1. jernej93
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 5 months ago

    If Newcastle beats QPR
    Hull loses
    And Leicester - Sunderland is 0

    Relegation battle is over?

    1. Il Gladiatore
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      Not definitely. Hull could beat United and Sunderland could lose their last 2

  2. knutmsalo
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 5 months ago

    I've got only one Arsenal player now. Considering Monreal or kosc for Clyne. Should i also bring in Rambo or caz for Sterling or haz for a hit? I just can't decide. I have özil already. Have to take a hit to get sanchez, but the guys i am chasing have him. I need a differensial.

    1. Daniel Exeter
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      Sterling > Ars

  3. Daniel Exeter
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 5 months ago

    Pages flying for a Friday night

    1. gravless
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      they've done a Livermore

  4. Count of Monte Hristo
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 5 months ago

    *Start Ulloa or bench and play back 4?

    Terry Toby PvA Bellerin

    1. Bielsa's Blue Bucket
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      Start him for definite, bench Toby

    2. Il Gladiatore
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      Bench Toby

    3. Spencer
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      Bench Toby.

      1. Count of Monte Hristo
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 5 months ago

        Thanks

  5. OptimusBlack
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 5 months ago

    Which is better ???

    A- Ivano & Vardy > Koralov & Kane for - 4 pts

    B- Vardy > Wickham

    1. Il Gladiatore
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      B

  6. BlzE_94
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 5 months ago

    rambo to ozil for a hit?

    1. Daniel Exeter
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      What?

    2. Il Gladiatore
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      No way. I'd fancy Ramsey to outscore Ozil even if he only gets one game

    3. Viper
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      I wouldn't even do it for free. Infact, I'd consider Ozil -> Ramsey as an Ozil owner

    4. Home Run Baker
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      😉

  7. Bielsa's Blue Bucket
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 5 months ago

    Have Terry Skrtel PVA.

    Should I get rid of Skrtel for Koscielney?

    Mid is Haz Sanchez Cazorla Silva

    Forward Kane Kun Vardy

    1. Spencer
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      I would.

    2. Viper
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      I have the same predicament. I just have visions of a Skrtel 9 pointer!

  8. FPLFailing
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 5 months ago

    Thoughts on these transfers:
    Bertrand > Koscielny
    Fab > Cazorla ( or Ramsey?)

    Got Sanchez already - can't afford Giroud without taking a point hit.

    1. CelticBhoy1
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      Both logical transfers. Go for it!

      P.S. Caz over Rams

      1. FPLFailing
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 5 months ago

        Cheers. Just cautious as every time i transfer Caz in he never does anything!!

        I could go for Ozil?

  9. Zombie
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 5 months ago

    a) Fab+Ndoye -> Caz+Wickham for -4 (bench Morgna, Albrighton)
    b) Fab -> Caz, not hits (bench Nd'oye, play one of Morgan/Albrighton)

  10. Keno
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 5 months ago

    How am I looking for this GW lads?

    Ospina

    PVA-Terry-Ivan

    Sanchez(C) Coutinho Hazard Cazorla

    Vardy Kane Aguero(VC)

    Bench Order- Schlupp, Bertrand, Cambiasso.

    1. Daniel Exeter
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      Decent

  11. Bielsa's Blue Bucket
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 5 months ago

    I really hope this isn't the week where the folk captaining the differentials succeed

    1. Epic Fail
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      It will be.

    2. Home Run Baker
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      Giroud 😉

  12. Godot - Fashanu Zealand
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 5 months ago

    Sanchez (-4) or Cazorla ? First to three wins, go! 🙂

    1. jernej93
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      Write all transfers ... who are you selling?

      1. Godot - Fashanu Zealand
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 5 months ago

        Cesc + Ivan -> Sanchez + Morgan (-4)

        OR

        Cesc -> Cazorla

        1. Konig Luther
          • 11 Years
          9 years, 5 months ago

          i will say just Caz

  13. Lyonnais
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 5 months ago

    A Henderson ---> Cazorla
    B Boyd + Clyne ---> Cazorla + B.Jones -4

    1. meechamspowders
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      just do a)

    2. Konig Luther
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      A

  14. meechamspowders
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 5 months ago

    which gk and 3 defenders to start with?

    heaton, adrian,

    jenkinson, clyne, azp, bellerin, wasilewski

    obviously i will start bellerin, but clueless with the rest......west ham clean sheet at home is a good shout? double up?

    1. Lyonnais
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      Heaton
      Jenkinson, Clyne, Bellerin

  15. CelticBhoy1
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 5 months ago

    Start Schlupp or Clyne?

    1. Il Gladiatore
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      Clyne

    2. faux_C
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      Schlupp.

    3. Metamorph
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      Schlupp

  16. Il Gladiatore
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 5 months ago

    Already got Giroud and Sanchez.

    For free:

    A) Bertrand > Kos
    B) Hazard or Mata > Cazorla
    C) Myhill > Ospina

    1. Daniel Exeter
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      A

    2. Home Run Baker
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      A

    3. Keno
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      I would either do Mata>Cazorla or Myhill>Ospina. I was in the same boat but went with Ospina over any Arsenal defender because I feel he is the most nailed on out of any of the back line.(Could all be rotated)

    4. CelticBhoy1
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      Mata to Caz

      Remember that old fantasy rule, always favour the attacking player

    5. Il Gladiatore
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      Cheers. Would prefer 3 Arsenal attackers but would prefer Mata and Hazard next week

  17. faux_C
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 5 months ago

    Why is it that the craziest plausible combo I can come up with on RMT is the one with the highest projected score?

    1. John t penguin
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      Good luck in cup events
      Remember whisky n Irn bru will win it

  18. Top 210 Club
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 5 months ago

    Hey folks, need your advice pretty please.

    Lost my ML lead, now trail by 17 points. My rival defo going to (c) Sanchez.
    Is it worth me giving the armband to KUN? Always remember him scoring against the Swans, have a feeling he may get a brace.

    Can't see Arsenal scoring more than 3 with multiple threats. But then it is Arsenal so I may get screwed.

    Options are Aguero, Sanchez, Ozil..

    1. Gazza2000
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      Just go with Sanchez

    2. Daniel Exeter
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      Got to be a DGW captain

    3. Top 210 Club
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      Thanks guys, >.< Sanchez it is then.

  19. Four Four Boyz
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 5 months ago

    Gomez you plonker.

  20. Metamorph
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 5 months ago

    Anyone think cesc will be rested Monday night?

    1. Rhinos
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      anyone else think he wont would be a better question

    2. Top 210 Club
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      good chance of that.

    3. Feeling_blue
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      Hazard, RLC, Cuadrado and Brown are definitely starting. Means only 2 more places in midfield between Ramires, Mikel, Willian, Matic, Fabregas... likely Fab wont play

  21. NLB
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    9 years, 5 months ago

    Schmikes Davis
    Terry Skrtel Schlupp PvA Duff
    Haz Fab Ozil Hendo Camiasso
    Aguero Giroud Kane
    2 FTs

    Fab to Sanchez is happening.
    To fund it:
    A. Skrtel to 3.8 non playing defender (Baird/Wilkinson)
    or
    B. Hendo to Grealish

    1. royals forever
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      B

      1. Top 210 Club
        • 14 Years
        9 years, 5 months ago

        B

  22. royals forever
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    9 years, 5 months ago

    Which set of transfers is the best make this GW if you are chasing a 18pt lead and defending a 32pt cushion

    Hazard & Murray > Ozil & Wickham ( - 4)

    Ospina, Coutinho & Hazard > Pants, Ozil & Cazorla (- 8)

    Ospina, Coutinho, Hazard & Murray > Schemichel, Ozil, Cazorla & Wickham (- 12)

    1st in ML has Ospina, Sanchez, Giroud potentially Defoe

    3rd in ML has Bellerin, Sanchez & Giroud

    My DGWs are currently Ospina & Sanchez

    Any ideas and help are welcomed

    1. Top 210 Club
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      -12 and you're gone! Wouldn't lose Ospina or Coutinho.

  23. Rhinos
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 5 months ago

    Why am I letting Mark sway me?
    Newcastle defence has been a disaster zone for weeks if not months and Ryan Taylor's assist was a scuffed free kick that Perez made the most of.
    However I feel like it id be cheating not to play him now haha

  24. TyrannosavrvsPvlis
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 5 months ago

    The only 3rd Arsenal player i can afford is a DEF, but i have to get rid of Terry (in wich case i can get Kos or Mert) or Skrtel (Belle or Monreal)... Can you help me out with this one guys? The potential Skrtel and Terry offers makes it a difficult decision... Other option is to bring Wilshere as a wild punt. Cheers.

    1. Rhinos
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      get wilshere roll the dice

      1. Home Run Baker
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        9 years, 5 months ago

        Late season humour .... Excellent

    2. Home Run Baker
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      Terry to Kos

    3. Daniel Exeter
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      Don't get Wilshire

    4. Malrog
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      Stick. Save the transfer for the final week, you'll be glad of it.

  25. jernej93
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 5 months ago

    Mignolet to Panti for free? 🙂

  26. http.naypex
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 5 months ago

    Current team:..

    Pantilimon
    Morgan / PVA / Skrtel
    Hazard / bolasie / Sanchez / Silva
    Giroud / Aguero / Benteke

    Subs: clyne / Wolly / cork

    Lookin to take a -4 hit and do
    hazzard > santi
    bolasie > coutinho
    is it worth it? Open to other suggestions cheers

  27. Sergeant Garcia
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 5 months ago

    Fellaini will be detrimental on Sunday, in my opinion. Mourinho had to bring in Zouma to keep Felli out of the match. Coquelin, Wilshere, Caz stand no chance against the physique of big Fella.

  28. SweeSwee
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 5 months ago

    Play Vardy, Ivan or Skrtel?

    1. Top 210 Club
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      Ivan

  29. Count of Monte Hristo
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 5 months ago

    Bench 1 please

    a) Terry

    b) Haz

    c) Fellaini

    d) Silva

    1. Home Run Baker
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      Fellaini

    2. Gazza2000
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      C

  30. Home Run Baker
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 5 months ago

    Any Gomez news b4 I pull the trigger?

    1. Daniel Exeter
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      News?

      He's out

    2. JK - Cønt ⭐
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      the Gomez who is injured? That one?

    3. Viper
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      🙂

      1. Home Run Baker
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        9 years, 5 months ago

        😉