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Podcast April 27

The ScoutCast – Episode 223 – Comedown

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Gradually weaned off our double fixture helping and returned to normality, the ScoutCast team take time out to pick through the wreckage of Gameweek 34, before we set our sights firmly on what lies ahead.

Wildcards and Bench Boost chips lodged up their end of season sleeves, Jonty, Andy and Luke join me to embrace another round of community questions.

With the rebuilding programme imminent, we take a look at those shot-term punts who can do a job in Gameweek 35, before weighing up single fixture assets who can possibly hold their own amid the forthcoming circus of Gameweek 37.

And, of course, we carry out our weekly appraisal of Alexis Sanchez, as the Chilean hints at a return form just as an irresistable Eden Hazard closes in.

This ScoutCast was first beamed live via our YouTube channel on Monday night. Be sure to subscribe to get notice of future live episodes.

If you’re a traditional type, you can acquire the mp3 audio version via this link on the first player below, or take in the full visual experience via the second player below.

Mark Mark created the beast. He's now looking to tame it.

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  1. ABCDEFC
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 12 months ago

    Who are the best defenders to have for the rest of the season?

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    1. Professor Abel X
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 12 months ago

      Alonso

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    2. RoysCallerAnne
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      6 years, 12 months ago

      The ones that don't get rotated.

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    3. FPLHaggis
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 12 months ago

      In this order:

      Alonso
      Monreal
      Spurs
      Yoshi/Stephens
      Leicester for GW36/38
      MCU if you can dodge the rotation bullet

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      1. FPLHaggis
        • 9 Years
        6 years, 12 months ago

        *MCI

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        1. My Name Is Prince
          • 11 Years
          6 years, 12 months ago

          Kompany?

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    4. Rainer
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 12 months ago

      Alonso. Arsenal D. Spurs D. Saints cheapie. Filler...

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  2. ItOnlyTook9Years
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 12 months ago

    Is Ranocchia worth a go? His points so far are impressive but not heard anyone mention him

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    1. FPLHaggis
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 12 months ago

      Maguire better for goal threat

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  3. Klip Klopp
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 12 months ago

    I activated my wc but i still have my bench boost and triple captain. Have I activated it too early?

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    1. JoroBG
      • 14 Years
      6 years, 12 months ago

      its ok imo.
      gw35 wc
      gw36 tc
      gw37 bb

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      1. Klip Klopp
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        6 years, 12 months ago

        Ok thanks *phew*

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    2. FPL Pillars
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 12 months ago

      No you timed it good, TC 36 Bb 37

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      1. Klip Klopp
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        6 years, 12 months ago

        Cheers 😀

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    3. FPLHaggis
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 12 months ago

      Perfect timing!

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  4. JoroBG
    • 14 Years
    6 years, 12 months ago

    top 3 forwards in gw35?

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    1. RoysCallerAnne
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      6 years, 12 months ago

      The ones that will score the most goals.
      Assists and bonus points are nice too.

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    2. Twisted Saltergater
      • 14 Years
      6 years, 12 months ago

      I'm liking Gabbiadini, Benteke and Jesus this GW. Kane could easy smash Arsenal too, particularly if Koscielny is out.

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    3. Bunk Moreland
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 12 months ago

      Vardy, Costa, Kane.

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  5. abaalan
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 12 months ago

    WC options:
    A) 2M ITB
    Caballero Pickford
    Alonso Bailly Davies Gabriel Yoshida
    Sanchez Hazard Sane King Coutinho (->Alli GW36)
    Kane Gabbiadini Anichebe

    B) 0M ITB
    Pickford Jaku
    Alonso Bailly Stones Monreal Stephens
    Sanchez Hazard Alli Sane JWP
    Kane Gabbi Rashford

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  6. FCSB
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 12 months ago

    WC draft...

    Willy Pickford
    Alonso Monreal Yoshida Daniels Kelly
    Sanchez Hazard Alli Sane King
    Kane Gabbiadini Afobe

    0.6 ITB

    Thoughts please...

    Thanks

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    1. Patio Kev
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 12 months ago

      I honestly don't like Monreal at the price he is.
      Yes he scored well this week but I would worry about him playing in every game.
      Personally I would do Cech over Willy for Arsenal defensive cover.

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  7. camarozz
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    6 years, 12 months ago

    Am I right in saying DDG 12 points for tonight?? Him and Valencia for me tonight made up for that double m'boro debacle.

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    1. RoysCallerAnne
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      6 years, 12 months ago

      11 for DDG if he keeps the 3 bp

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  8. MTPockets
      6 years, 12 months ago

      I got 53.

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    • GoonerByron
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 12 months ago

      I'm on WC now, better to stick with Benteke for 1 more GW and monitor Jesus situation? Or get him now?

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    • Tickle Me Enzo
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 12 months ago

      Is Gabriel likely only to start the next game for Arsenal, and then benched?

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      1. Guru Mediation
        • 8 Years
        6 years, 12 months ago

        Gabriel won't be dropped now, been their best defender for a while now.

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    • The Happy One
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 12 months ago

      Who will receive bonus for derby?

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      1. Pea Soup
        • 12 Years
        6 years, 12 months ago

        Derby weren't playing tonight

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        1. The Happy One
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 12 Years
          6 years, 12 months ago

          I used to love pea soup, now... 🙁

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          1. Pea Soup
            • 12 Years
            6 years, 12 months ago

            all the more for me

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          2. T444
            • 8 Years
            6 years, 12 months ago

            Where are Wimbledon ffs

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    • andy85wsm
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 13 Years
      6 years, 12 months ago

      De Gea and Valencia tonight - lovely!

      72 (-4) - I'll take that, not a bad week in the end.

      In other news - is anyone wildcarding and NOT putting Caballero in?

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      1. Rainer
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 12 months ago

        Cech & Willy are what the BB is made for 🙂

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        1. andy85wsm
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • Has Moderation Rights
          • 13 Years
          6 years, 12 months ago

          Indeed, am considering dropping Pickford myself.

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        2. Cheltnamshire LaLaLa
          • 9 Years
          6 years, 12 months ago

          Havent you heard. All the people who WC in 30 already have those guys and loads more points than you for no hits

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      2. DaisyDaisyDaisyDaisy
        • 10 Years
        6 years, 12 months ago

        good point re willy. only one with no rotation worry

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      3. Bunk Moreland
        • 8 Years
        6 years, 12 months ago

        Are we assuming that Bravo's injury is season ending then?

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        1. andy85wsm
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • Has Moderation Rights
          • 13 Years
          6 years, 12 months ago

          Well, need to wait and see. Can be weeks out with a calf strain though

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    • Saïss Doesn't Mat…
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 12 months ago

      This setup good for the week??
      pickford
      yoshida valencia Bavies
      redmond hazard townsend alli
      lukaku vardy kane

      vardyLukaku >>> gabiadinni or save??

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    • Rainer
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 12 months ago

      Pep reminiscing of how better off City would have been this season if Jesus was fit the whole time. Basically threw Aguero under the bus.

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      1. Somalion
        • 14 Years
        6 years, 12 months ago

        Aguero is going to be such a class signing for Man United.

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      2. Netley Lucas
        • 8 Years
        6 years, 12 months ago

        He hates him, wants him out - imho 😆

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      3. FPL Pillars
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 12 months ago

        Aguero the best player in the league, pep is overrated.

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      4. andy85wsm
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 13 Years
        6 years, 12 months ago

        Did he say that post match?

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        1. gunthourinho
          • 7 Years
          6 years, 12 months ago

          Jesus will start more matches than Aguero for the rest of the season. It is obvious

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        2. HashAttack
          • 7 Years
          6 years, 12 months ago

          yes .. he definitely wasn't suggesting he would have played both

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      5. Twisted Saltergater
        • 14 Years
        6 years, 12 months ago

        Was a very interesting interview. Glowed about Jesus and threw in "and Sergio" almost as an after thought.

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    • VDiesel26
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 12 months ago

      1 FT 2.7m in the bank and no WC

      Stephens Alonso Valencia Davies Ollson
      Hazard Sanchez Alli Coutinho King
      Lukaku Kane Anichebe

      Need to get more DGW players, suggestions for defenders & Lukaku/Anichebe > Costa / Gabbiadini?

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    • SuperDan
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 12 months ago

      *bottomed* Pick one:
      A) Costa, Caballero, Yoshida
      B) Jesus, Boruc/Hennessey, Cahill

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    • Bunk Moreland
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 12 months ago

      Just had a terrible GW and I'm itching to wildcard. But should I?

      If I don't this is my team for the weekend:

      Hennesey (BUR)

      Valencia* (SWA) Alonso (eve) Robertson (sou)

      Alli (ARS) Pogba* (SWA) Sane* (mid) Siggy (mun) Zaha (BUR)

      Aguero (mid) Lukaku (CHE)

      I'm expecting some or all of my starmarked players to get rested. Subs will be Bavies, Negredo, Holebas...

      A: Wildcard now
      B: Save WC for gw36

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      1. Pea Soup
        • 12 Years
        6 years, 12 months ago

        B of course

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      2. MESSINHO
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 12 months ago

        A imo

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    • MESSINHO
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 12 months ago

      DDG (Pickford)
      Alonso, Bailly, Stephens (Holgate, Gibson)
      Sanchez, Alli, King, Zaha (JWP)
      Kane (C), Benteke, Gabbi

      0 FT, 4.7 ITB

      I know there is still plenty of time to assess and make the moves till the GW36 and GW37, but here is my plan for now:

      A)
      GW36 - Zaha -> Hazard
      GW37 - Gibson -> Gabriel/Huth

      B)
      GW36 - Benteke -> Costa
      GW37 - Zaha -> Sane and Gibson -> Gabriel/Huth (-4)

      I feel like A would outscore B, but which one would you prefer guys?

      Thanks.

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    • Pea Soup
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 12 months ago

      Negredo to???

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      1. Pea Soup
        • 12 Years
        6 years, 12 months ago

        £9.2m available...

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        1. Twisted Saltergater
          • 14 Years
          6 years, 12 months ago

          Jesus

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      2. Visionaries
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 12 months ago

        I too would like to know this. Considering Jesus or Gabbi

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        1. Pea Soup
          • 12 Years
          6 years, 12 months ago

          I'm considering Afobe

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          1. Visionaries
            • 7 Years
            6 years, 12 months ago

            Yeah, I have King though..

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    • JoroBG
      • 14 Years
      6 years, 12 months ago

      G2G?

      Forster
      Alonso Valencia
      JWP King Sanchez Alli Coutinho
      Lukaku Gabbiadini(VC) Benteke(C)

      Grant | PvA Holgate Gibson

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    • Je suis le chat
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 12 months ago

      I suspect a stocky Argentinian is high up on the goals imminent table. Relieved he didn't score after binning him for Negredo.

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    • ManUtdFan_UK
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 12 months ago

      Caballero, Pickford
      Alonso, Stephens, Holgate, xxx, xxx
      Sanchez, Hazard, Alli, Sane, King
      Kane, Jesus, Gabbiadini

      A) Yoshida, Monreal

      B) Gabriel, Bailly

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      1. MESSINHO
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 12 months ago

        B

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    • HashAttack
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 12 months ago

      Good news .. Costa is unlikely to rise before the deadline ...
      shame, he would be 100K cheaper without Tuesday's result

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    • Mattymo23
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 12 months ago

      Afobe or Gabbiadini

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      1. Pea Soup
        • 12 Years
        6 years, 12 months ago

        I'm thinking Afobe

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    • For Fuchs Sake
      • 14 Years
      6 years, 12 months ago

      Will Kun get a retrospective ban, moved his head into Fellaini first!

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      1. Dirty Harry
        • 8 Years
        6 years, 12 months ago

        Not in a striking manner...

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    • Boomerang V
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 12 months ago

      I think Aguero and Rashfor are out of the picture after waht we saw tonight...

      It's between Kane, Costa, Lukaku, Benteke, Gabbiadini or Jesus Perhaps Vardy as a wild shot

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    • Dirty Harry
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 12 months ago

      Woah Lukaku almost at -80 on fplstatistics

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      1. gunthourinho
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 12 months ago

        He is yesterday's man

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      2. Netley Lucas
        • 8 Years
        6 years, 12 months ago

        Resigned to losing value there, give him CHE and see and dump for Costa etc 😆

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    • FPL Maldini
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 12 months ago

      Is Anichebe actually nailed?

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      1. gunthourinho
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 12 months ago

        If you are considering a Sunderland striker then you are a damn fool

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      2. Netley Lucas
        • 8 Years
        6 years, 12 months ago

        Yeah, but he's meh, filler material if you need a 4.3.

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    • HST
      • 14 Years
      6 years, 12 months ago

      King or Sane for the run in, cheers!

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      1. matiakez
        • 13 Years
        6 years, 12 months ago

        First draft

        DDG Pickford
        Alonso Gabriel Vertongen Stephens Holgate
        Alli sanchez sane Albrighton king
        Costa gabi kane

        Another option is hazard and jesus over Costa and kane but it probably means squeezing put alonso?

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    • DaddyPig
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 12 months ago

      Help please... Negredo to..

      A) Gabbi at home to Hull
      Or
      B) Aguero away at Boro?

      Thanks!

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      1. Netley Lucas
        • 8 Years
        6 years, 12 months ago

        A

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