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Season Predictions 2015/16 – The View From The Scouts

Welcome to our annual attempt to select the best and worst options in the Fantasy Premier League game and assess how the forthcoming Premier League season will pan out.

Unlike previous attempts, last year saw a number of successful predictions from the Scouts. Granville was correct in predicting a stellar debut season for Diego Costa, Danny Ings and Gylfi Sigurdsson, while Jordan Henderson rewarded my faith in him as a budget midfielder.

Naturally we didn’t get it right all the time and there were some noticeable horror predictions. Andre Schurrle’s departure from Chelsea meant Mark’s guess that he would be the year’s best differential proved ill-fated. Nikica Jelavic, meanwhile, failed to live up to the hype generated by Ryan as being the top scoring budget forward of the year.

Here’s the link if you want to remind yourself just how reliable our soothsaying powers can be.

Hopefully in our latest predictions for the forthcoming Premier League our embarrassing picks will be consigned to the past for good.

Jonty

The Premier League Top

Five (1-5): Arsenal, Chelsea, Manchester City, Manchester United, Liverpool
Bottom Four (17-20): Aston Villa, Watford, Norwich, Bournemouth
This year’s Overachievers: Everton
This Year’s Underachievers: Villa
Top Goalscorer: Sergio Aguero
Most Assists: Mesut Ozil
Team with Most Clean Sheets: Chelsea
Most Yellow Cards: Lee Cattermole
First Boss to Bite the Bullet: Enrique Sánchez Flores
Worst Signing: Eder

Fantasy Premier League (FPL) Top Points Scorers

Top Bonus Point Darling: Aguero
Best Differential: Oscar
Top Scoring Budget Goalkeeper (5.0 and under): John Ruddy
Top Scoring Budget Defender (5.0 and under): Ashley Williams
Top Scoring Budget Midfielder (6.5 and under): Jonathan Walters
Top Scoring Budget Forward (6.5 and under): Jamie Vardy

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The Premier League

Top Five (1-5): Chelsea, Arsenal, City, United, Liverpool
Bottom Four (17-20): Bournemouth, Aston Villa, Watford, Norwich
This year’s Overachievers: Southampton
This Year’s Underachievers: Tottenham
Top Goalscorer: Aguero
Most Assists: Silva
Team with Most Clean Sheets: Chelsea
Most Yellow Cards: Lee Cattermole
First Boss to Bite the Bullet: Mark Hughes
Worst Signing: Radamel Falcao

Fantasy Premier League (FPL) Top Points Scorers

Overall Top Points Scorer: Sergio Aguero
Top Bonus Point Darling: Sergio Aguero
Best Differential: Rolando Aarons
Top Scoring Budget Goalkeeper (5.0 and under): Costel Pantilimon
Top Scoring Budget Defender (5.0 and under): Patrick Van Aanholt
Top Scoring Budget Midfielder (6.5 and under): Yannick Bolasie
Top Scoring Budget Forward (6.5 and under): Troy Deeney

Spencer

The Premier League

Top Five (1-5): Chelsea, Arsenal, Manchester City, Liverpool, Manchester United
Bottom Four (17-20): Norwich, Aston Villa, Leicester, Watford
This year’s Overachievers: Everton
This Year’s Underachievers: Leicester
Top Goalscorer: Sergio Aguero
Most Assists: David Silva
Team with Most Clean Sheets: Chelsea
Most Yellow Cards: Jack Colback
First Boss to Bite the Bullet: Claudio Ranieri
Worst Signing: Jordan Ayew

Fantasy Premier League (FPL) Top Points Scorers

Overall Top Points Scorer: Sergio Aguero
Top Bonus Point Darling: Eden Hazard
Best Differential: Kevin Mirallas
Top Scoring Budget Goalkeeper (5.0 and under): John Ruddy
Top Scoring Budget Defender (5.0 and under): Joleon Lescott
Top Scoring Budget Midfielder (6.5 and under): Jason Puncheon
Top Scoring Budget Forward (6.5 and under): Troy Deeney

Greenwindmill

The Premier League

Top Five (1-5): Chelsea, Arsenal, Man City, Man Utd, Liverpool
Bottom Four (17-20): Watford, Norwich, Leicester, Bournemouth
This year’s Overachievers: Aston Villa
This Year’s Underachievers: Leicester
Top Goalscorer: Sergio Aguero
Most Assists: Mesut Ozil
Team with Most Clean Sheets: Chelsea
Most Yellow Cards: Lee Cattermole
First Boss to Bite the Bullet: Dick Advocaat
Worst Signing: Glen Johnson

Fantasy Premier League (FPL) Top Points Scorers

Overall Top Points Scorer: Alexis Sanchez
Top Bonus Point Darling: Eden Hazard
Best Differential: Oscar
Top Scoring Budget Goalkeeper (5.0 and under): Simon Mignolet
Top Scoring Budget Defender (5.0 and under): Ashley Williams
Top Scoring Budget Midfielder (6.5 and under): Siem de Jong
Top Scoring Budget Forward (6.5 and under): Diafra Sakho

Applebonkers

The Premier League

Top Five (1-5): Chelsea, Arsenal, Man City, Man Utd, Liverpool
Bottom Four (17-20): Leicester, Watford, Norwich, Bournemouth
This year’s Overachievers: Swansea
This Year’s Underachievers: Tottenham
Top Goalscorer: Sergio Aguero
Most Assists: David Silva
Team with Most Clean Sheets: Chelsea
Most Yellow Cards: Behrami
First Boss to Bite the Bullet: Claudio Ranieri
Worst Signing: Danny Ings

Fantasy Premier League (FPL) Top Points Scorers

Overall Top Points Scorer: Eden Hazard
Top Bonus Point Darling: Eden Hazard
Best Differential: A.Ayew
Top Scoring Budget Goalkeeper (5.0 and under): Simon Mignolet
Top Scoring Budget Defender (5.0 and under): Dawson
Top Scoring Budget Midfielder (6.5 and under): Max Gradel
Top Scoring Budget Forward (6.5 and under): Diafra Sakho

Chris Atkinson (aka The RMT Professor)

The Premier League

Top Five (1-5): Chelsea, City, Arsenal, United, Liverpool
Bottom Four (17-20): Aston Villa, Sunderland, Norwich, Watford
This year’s Overachievers: Bournemouth
This Year’s Underachievers: Aston Villa
Top Goalscorer: Aguero
Most Assists: Silva
Team with Most Clean Sheets: Chelsea
Most Yellow Cards: Cattermole
First Boss to Bite the Bullet: Dick Advocaat
Worst Signing: Jordan Ayew

Fantasy Premier League (FPL) Top Points Scorers

Overall Top Points Scorer: Aguero
Top Bonus Point Darling: Hazard
Best Differential: Dimitri Payet
Top Scoring Budget Goalkeeper (5.0 and under): Simon Mignolet
Top Scoring Budget Defender (5.0 and under): Cedric Soares
Top Scoring Budget Midfielder (6.5 and under): Yannick Bolasie
Top Scoring Budget Forward (6.5 and under): Saido Berahino

Andy

The Premier League

Top Five (1-5): Chelsea, Man City, Man United, Arsenal, Liverpool
Bottom Four (17-20): Leicester, Norwich, Watford, Bournemouth
This year’s Overachievers: Newcastle
This Year’s Underachievers: Leicester
Top Goalscorer: Sergio Aguero
Most Assists: David Silva
Team with Most Clean Sheets: Chelsea
Most Yellow Cards: Lee Cattermole
First Boss to Bite the Bullet: Enrique Sánchez Flores
Worst Signing: Younes Kaboul

Fantasy Premier League (FPL) Top Points Scorers

Overall Top Points Scorer: Sergio Aguero
Top Bonus Point Darling: Eden Hazard
Best Differential: Bafetimbi Gomis
Top Scoring Budget Goalkeeper (5.0 and under): Simon Mignolet
Top Scoring Budget Defender (5.0 and under): Toby Aldeweireld
Top Scoring Budget Midfielder (6.5 and under): Siem De Jong
Top Scoring Budget Forward (6.5 and under): Saido Berahino (David Nugent)

7Shades of Smoke

The Premier League

Top Five (1-5): Arsenal, Chelsea, Manchester City, Manchester United, Liverpool
Bottom Four (17-20): Bournemouth, Leicester, Watford, Norwich
This year’s Overachievers: Aston Villa
This Year’s Underachievers: Newcastle United
Top Goalscorer: Sergio Agüero
Most Assists: David Silva
Team with Most Clean Sheets: Chelsea
Most Yellow Cards: Victor Wanyama
First Boss to Bite the Bullet: Claudio Ranieri
Worst Signing: Fabian Delph

Fantasy Premier League (FPL) Top Points Scorers

Overall Top Points Scorer: Alexis Sanchez
Top Bonus Point Darling: Eden Hazard
Best Differential: Sadio Mané
Top Scoring Budget Goalkeeper (5.0 and under): Stekelenburg
Top Scoring Budget Defender (5.0 and under): Cedric Soares
Top Scoring Budget Midfielder (6.5 and under): Yohann Cabeye
Top Scoring Budget Forward (6.5 and under): Diafra Sakho

Demi

The Premier League

Top Five (1-5): Man City, Chelsea, Man United, Arsenal, Tottenham
Bottom Four (17-20): Bournemouth, Leicester, Norwich, Watford
This year’s Overachievers: Everton
This Year’s Underachievers: Swansea
Top Goalscorer: Romelu Lukaku
Most Assists: Mesut Ozil
Team with Most Clean Sheets: Chelsea
Most Yellow Cards: Victor Wanyama
First Boss to Bite the Bullet: Enrique Sánchez Flores
Worst Signing: Rudy Gestede

Fantasy Premier League (FPL) Top Points Scorers

Overall Top Points Scorer: Eden Hazard
Top Bonus Point Darling: Eden Hazard
Best Differential: Dimitri Payet
Top Scoring Budget Goalkeeper (5.0 and under): Costel Pantilimon
Top Scoring Budget Defender (5.0 and under): Cedric Soares
Top Scoring Budget Midfielder (6.5 and under): Jeremain Lens
Top Scoring Budget Forward (6.5 and under): Diafra Sakho

Ryan

The Premier League

Top Five (1-5): Chelsea, Arsenal, Man United, Man City, Liverpool
Bottom Four (17-20): Bournemouth, Sunderland, Norwich, Watford
This year’s Overachievers: Crystal Palace
This Year’s Underachievers: Swansea
Top Goalscorer: Sergio Aguero
Most Assists: Mesut Ozil
Team with Most Clean Sheets: Chelsea
Most Yellow Cards: West Brom
First Boss to Bite the Bullet: Enrique Sánchez Flores
Worst Signing: Christian Benteke

Fantasy Premier League (FPL) Top Points Scorers

Overall Top Points Scorer: Sergio Aguero
Top Bonus Point Darling: Eden Hazard
Best Differential: Gomis
Top Scoring Budget Goalkeeper (5.0 and under): Costel Pantilimon
Top Scoring Budget Defender (5.0 and under): Cedric Soares
Top Scoring Budget Midfielder (6.5 and under): Yannick Bolasie
Top Scoring Budget Forward (6.5 and under): Diafra Sakho

Anorak

The Premier League

Top Five (1-5): Chelsea, Arsenal, Man United, City, Liverpool
Bottom Four (17-20): Watford, Bournemouth, Sunderland, Norwich
This year’s Overachievers: Stoke
This Year’s Underachievers: West Ham
Top Goalscorer: Agüero
Most Assists: Fàbregas
Team with Most Clean Sheets: Chelsea
Most Yellow Cards: Cattermole
First Boss to Bite the Bullet: Enrique Sánchez Flores
Worst Signing: Danny Ings

Fantasy Premier League (FPL) Top Points Scorers

Overall Top Points Scorer: Hazard
Top Bonus Point Darling: Hazard
Best Differential: Cabaye
Top Scoring Budget Goalkeeper (5.0 and under): Simon Mignolet
Top Scoring Budget Defender (5.0 and under): Cédric
Top Scoring Budget Midfielder (6.5 and under): Yohann Cabaye
Top Scoring Budget Forward (6.5 and under): Callum Wilson

James H

The Premier League

Top Five (1-5): Chelsea, Arsenal, City, United, Liverpool
Bottom Four (17-20): Sunderland, Leicester, Norwich, Watford
This year’s Overachievers: West Brom
This Year’s Underachievers: Leicester
Top Goalscorer: Sergio Agüero
Most Assists: Cesc Fàbregas
Team with Most Clean Sheets: Chelsea
Most Yellow Cards: Tettey
First Boss to Bite the Bullet: Enrique Sánchez Flores
Worst Signing: Jordan Ayew

Fantasy Premier League (FPL) Top Points Scorers

Overall Top Points Scorer: Eden Hazard
Top Bonus Point Darling: Eden Hazard
Best Differential: Diouf
Top Scoring Budget Goalkeeper (5.0 and under): Simon Mignolet
Top Scoring Budget Defender (5.0 and under): Toby Alderweireld
Top Scoring Budget Midfielder (6.5 and under): Yohann Cabaye
Top Scoring Budget Forward (6.5 and under): Mame Diouf

Torres Magic

The Premier League
Top Five (1-5): Chelsea, Arsenal, Man City, Man Utd, Liverpool
Bottom Four (17-20): Sunderland, Aston Villa, Norwich, Watford
This year’s Overachievers: Stoke
This Year’s Underachievers: Swansea
Top Goalscorer: Sergio Aguero
Most Assists: Cesc Fabregas
Team with Most Clean Sheets: Chelsea
Most Yellow Cards: Lee Cattermole
First Boss to Bite the Bullet: Enrique Sánchez Flores
Worst Signing: Jordan Ayew

Fantasy Premier League (FPL) Top Points Scorers

Overall Top Points Scorer: Eden Hazard
Top Bonus Point Darling: Eden Hazard
Best Differential: Dimitri Payet
Top Scoring Budget Goalkeeper (5.0 and under): Simon Mignolet
Top Scoring Budget Defender (5.0 and under) : Cedric Soares
Top Scoring Budget Midfielder (6.5 and under): Yohann Cabaye
Top Scoring Budget Forward (6.5 and under): Diafra Sakho

Mark

The Premier League
Top Five (1-5): Arsenal, Man City, Chelsea, Man United, Liverpool
Bottom Four (17-20): Aston Villa, Norwich, Sunderland, Watford.
This year’s Overachievers: Swansea
This Year’s Underachievers: West Ham
Top Goalscorer: Sergio Aguero
Most Assists: David Silva
Team with Most Clean Sheets: Arsenal
Most Yellow Cards: Victor Wanyama
First Boss to Bite the Bullet: Dick Advocaat
Worst Signing: Rudy Gestede

Fantasy Premier League (FPL) Top Points Scorers

Overall Top Points Scorer: Sergio Aguero
Top Bonus Point Darling: Eden Hazard
Best Differential: Bafe Gomis
Top Scoring Budget Goalkeeper (5.0 and under): Simon Mignolet
Top Scoring Budget Defender (5.0 and under) : Cedric Soares
Top Scoring Budget Midfielder (6.5 and under): Yannick Bolasie
Top Scoring Budget Forward (6.5 and under): Diafra Sakho

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2,643 Comments Post a Comment
  1. Fnug
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 2 months ago

    Is Hoolahan nailed on?

    1. goriuanx
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 8 months ago

      Nah

  2. sladden42
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 2 months ago

    A) Sterling,Cazorla

    B) Walcott,Depay

    Have Hazard,Ibe,Chadli...

    Benteke,Pelle,Rooney up front

    1. The Banter Panther
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      A for me!

    2. The Banter Panther
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      ive ibe too, wish i could play him this week but chadli seems a better choice

      1. sladden42
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 2 months ago

        Bench boost....

    3. goriuanx
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 8 months ago

      All poor picks

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

    Guys please RMT:

    Courtois (Schmeichel)

    Azpi Bellerin Cedric Francis (Targett)

    Fab Walcott Sterling Depay (Wanyama)

    Rooney Benteke (Wilson)

    Would really appreciate your help. Thank you!

    1. The Banter Panther
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      would play wilson over a def!

    2. goriuanx
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 8 months ago

      2/10

  4. Emp
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 2 months ago

    who is backup for myhill??

    1. The Banter Panther
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      Craig gardner

  5. LeBoeuf
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 2 months ago

    Hennessey - McCarthy
    Francis - Huth - Cédric (Coates - S. Taylor)
    (c)Hazard - Walcott - Sterling - Ozil (Benteleb)
    Pellè - Benteke - Rooney

    !?

  6. GalacticosFC
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 2 months ago

    Which 3 to start out of kos - Ivan - Cedric - Francis - Morgan ?

    1. goriuanx
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 8 months ago

      Morgan, Ivan, Cedric

  7. siweltrebor
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 2 months ago

    I chose Depay, because I suspected others in my league would choose the likes of Hazard and Rooney, So I wanted to have a gamble on the young hungry lad looking to make a good start to the season, he takes free kicks from time to time, scored a lot in past seasons and will be the support to Rooney, seemed like a good shout for Gameweek 1. He looks lively against spurs though not had that shot yet to really deliver some points.

    1. goriuanx
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 8 months ago

      Unlucky.

  8. goriuanx
    • 14 Years
    8 years, 8 months ago

    Get Butland, Ozil, Mahrez, Vardy. And not Hazard.

    I think Leicester will be great this season. And Tottenham too.

    1. Ayew Serious
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 8 months ago

      😀

    2. djenzio
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 8 months ago

      now way, Chelsea gonna win the league

      1. goriuanx
        • 14 Years
        8 years, 8 months ago

        Mourinho will get sacked. 100%.