Scout Picks

Scout Picks – Gameweek 35

This week’s Scout Picks are dominated by the top three teams ahead of some favourable fixtures against a trio of relegation candidates. Liverpool supply us with three players for their trip to Norwich, whilst we call upon a couple of candidates from both Chelsea and City as Sunderland and West Brom pay visit:

We opt for West Ham’s Adrian in goal as Crystal Palace travel to Upton Park tomorrow afternoon. The Hammers have been boosted by the return of James Collins and Joey O’Brien to the backline, whilst Tony Pulis’ side have picked up a few injury doubts after the midweek win over Everton – Sam Allardyce’s side will be confident of keeping out their in-form visitors and picking up the win that would clinch their top-flight survival.

City may have struggled defensively in midweek but we’re keeping faith in Pablo Zabaleta as West Brom make their way to the Etihad. The Baggies have scored once in their last two road trips and Manuel Pellegrini’s side need a big performance on Monday night to reignite their faltering title bid – with four of his five assists arriving in front of his own fans, the Argentine’s attacking potential could come to the fore once again.

Liverpool’s seven-goal Martin Skrtel is drafted in ahead of Sunday’s trip to Norwich. Given that the Canaries have failed to find the net in each of their last three, the centre-half’s owners will be more than hopeful of picking up points at both ends of the pitch once again.

It perhaps seems unlikely that Jose Mourinho will make any alterations to his settled back-four ahead of the midweek Champions League clash with Atletico Madrid. On the off-chance the Chelsea manager decides to tinker, Branislav Ivanovic looks the least likely to be dropped, bearing in mind he is suspended for the first-leg of the game against Diego Simeone’s side. The Serbian entertains Sunderland as Chelsea look for a seventh successive Stamford Bridge shut-out, and with three goals to his name so far, is another who offers plenty of potential in the opposition box.

Four goals and three assists in his last four appearances highlight Christian Eriksen’s incredible recent form. At home, in particular, the Dane has excelled – his last two appearances at the Lane have served up 18 and 15 points, and bearing in mind visitors Fulham have the joint-worst away record in the league, with 40 goals against, Tim Sherwood’s side look more than likely to breach the Cottagers’ backline.

Steven Gerrard comes into contention as Liverpool prepare for a trip to Carrow Road. The Reds skipper has scored or assisted in 19 of his 24 starts since Luis Suarez returned from suspension in Gameweek 6, and with three sets of 10+ hauls in his last five road trips, Gerrard could be poised for further returns as Brendan Rodgers looks for a repeat of the 5-1 win over the Canaries earlier in the season.

Having scored in each of his last two home appearances, Mohamed Salah will fancy his chances as Chelsea entertain Sunderland at the Bridge tomorrow afternoon. Ineligible for European duties, and with Eden Hazard ruled out, the 5.5-priced young Egyptian seems poised for a third successive start as Jose Mourinho looks to keep his main men fit for the midweek clash against Atletico.

After picking up 31 points in his previous couple of appearances, we hand Juan Mata a starting role as United travel to Goodison. With Robin van Persie still injured, the Spaniard is poised to slot in behind fit-again Wayne Rooney as David Moyes looks to get one over his former club – with a trio of home games just around the corner, Mata will be in the shop window for many Fantasy managers this weekend.

Handed his first start in three months last Wednesday, Sergio Aguero was afforded 56 minutes as Manuel Pellegrini tentatively eases him back into action. Bearing in mind City’s home clash with West Brom isn’t until Monday evening, the Argentine has plenty of time to improve his match sharpness as he attempts to maintain a record which has seen him serve up nine goals, eight assists and 13 bonus points in 10 Etihad appearances this season.

There’s something about Norwich City that seems to bring out the best in Luis Suarez. In three appearances against the Canaries over the last two seasons, the Uruguayan has delivered eight goals and three assists – his highest haul of the current campaign was a 24-point return against the same side back in Gameweek 14, and with the Reds racking up the goals, there’s no surprise to see their top scorer is the runaway leader of this week’s Captain Poll.

We’re also backing Emmanuel Adebayor for Tottenham’s encounter with Fulham. Tim Sherwood’s side have notched eight times in the last two in front of their own fans, and with his partnership alongside Harry Kane thriving, Adebayor will be looking for another double-figure home haul, having registered 13 points in his previous appearance at the Lane.

Cardiff’s Steven Caulker earns a spot on the bench for a home clash with Stoke. With 14 goals against in the last four in front of their own fans, the Bluebirds have been anything but resilient, but Caulker’s threat in the box is the reason for his selection. With three strikes in his last six and five all season, he’ll be looking to take advantage of a Potters backline devoid of the aerial presence of Robert Huth.

Handed a sub role at home to West Ham after his weekend FA Cup exertions, Aaron Ramsey turned in an eye-catching cameo as the Gunners returned to fourth spot. With the momentum now back in their favour, Arsenal cannot afford to take it easy and the Welshman looks odds-on to return to the starting XI for the trip to Hull as Arsene Wenger’s side look to strengthen their grip on the final Champions League place.

A trip to Aston Villa hands Southampton’s Rickie Lambert the chance to extend his recent scoring streak. With Jay Rodriguez sidelined, Lambert’s contribution will be more vital than ever as he looks to improve upon a run of three goals and a trio of assists in the last five Gameweeks.

Paul Is certain he won't make the same mistakes next season. Follow them on Twitter

1,072 Comments Post a Comment
  1. skodaole2
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 6 months ago

    Play one of Evra, Collins, Ward

    Bench one of Silva, Puncheon, A.Johnson

    Open Controls
    1. Dušan Citizen
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      Evra
      AJ

      Open Controls
    2. Rafabio
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      Collins, bench AJ

      Open Controls
    3. skodaole2
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      Thx guys A.Johnson is what I was thinking and was between Evra and Ward in defence...

      Open Controls
  2. wedgec
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 6 months ago

    Coleman or Ward (assuming he starts)?

    Open Controls
    1. Gazza2000
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      Coleman

      Open Controls
    2. Rafabio
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      Ward

      Open Controls
  3. Colonel Shoe 肝池
    • 13 Years
    10 years, 6 months ago

    gerrard the most transferred player in today... surprising

    Open Controls
    1. Make United Great Again
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      Not really

      Open Controls
  4. Cheggers
    • 15 Years
    10 years, 6 months ago

    Ramsey or Eriksen for the rest of the season?

    Open Controls
    1. Colonel Shoe 肝池
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      both i think if you can manage

      Open Controls
      1. Cheggers
        • 15 Years
        10 years, 6 months ago

        nah either or - not both.
        Might go Rambo as i think arsenals fixtures are better (wouldnt fancy eriksen much away at stoke)

        Open Controls
        1. Colonel Shoe 肝池
          • 13 Years
          10 years, 6 months ago

          eriksen has trolled before with away games......... i like rambo and his fixtures its whether he can find the form from earlier

          Open Controls
        2. Cpt Crunch Scott talent
          • 10 Years
          10 years, 6 months ago

          Here you answer your own question, always go with your gut.

          Open Controls
    2. Rafabio
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      Eriksen and it's not even close.

      Open Controls
    3. Poseidon. Not arrogant, jus…
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      Ramsey

      Open Controls
  5. Jinswick
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 6 months ago

    Is Silva definitely out this week?

    Open Controls
    1. La Roja
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      Doubtful

      Open Controls
    2. Old Schoolᴼˢ “disa…
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      not definite, i would say 50/50 but if I was to put money on it I say yes he is out

      Open Controls
    3. Rafabio
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      Doubtful but I don't Pelli can afford not to play him. Keep if you have but don't buy.

      Open Controls
      1. minus110 but can do it
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 6 months ago

        so...no one from city on my team ! no for silva, yes for nasri [lallana out]???

        Open Controls
  6. Old Schoolᴼˢ “disa…
    • 13 Years
    10 years, 6 months ago

    the tweets seem to have disappeared... how long is hazard out for again?

    Open Controls
    1. Call Me Old Fashioned
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      there is a link to them in the hot topics, thee is no mention on length of absence apart from he will miss Sunderland game

      Open Controls
      1. Old Schoolᴼˢ “disa…
        • 13 Years
        10 years, 6 months ago

        ok thanks Ajay

        Open Controls
    2. Old Schoolᴼˢ “disa…
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      anyone?

      Open Controls
  7. The Red Gurnard
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 6 months ago

    Mirallis to Mata or Lukaku to Rooney for a hit?

    Or wait a week?

    Open Controls
  8. Jimjam
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    10 years, 6 months ago

    Speroni (Mannone)
    Coleman - Azpil - Mariappa (Chester - Bardsley)
    Silva - Gerrard - Eriksen - Mutch (Hazard)
    Suarez - Aguero - Lukaku

    A. Hazard -> Mata (-4)
    B. Sit tight and play Chester if Silva is out

    Open Controls
    1. joinho
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      A

      Open Controls
    2. El Reagano
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      A

      Open Controls
  9. Kno
    • 13 Years
    10 years, 6 months ago

    Who would you bench, punch or lukaku?

    Wont matter if Silva is out but any thoughts would be appreciated.

    Open Controls
    1. JK - Cønt ⭐
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      Punch IMO

      Open Controls
    2. Rafabio
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      Lukaku

      Open Controls
  10. JK - Cønt ⭐
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 6 months ago

    Yaya and Noone to Mata and Ramsey (-4)

    Yay or Nay

    Will sell Baines or Coleman next week to fund Rooney

    Open Controls
  11. JoeSoap
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 6 months ago

    Marshall (Mannone)
    Demel, Ward, Azip, Coleman (Chester)
    Silva, Erik, ? (Snoddy, Huddlestone, Yaya inj)
    Aguerro, Suarez, Lukaku

    0 in bank & 1FT

    Any thoughts? Are subs ok? Yaya to Mata or Gerrard the obvious transfer. Could do both & take Silva out 2.

    Open Controls
    1. Cheggers
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      Mata over Gerrard, you've got to play for the extra games.

      Open Controls
      1. JoeSoap
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 6 months ago

        Cheers Cheggers. Would you take out Silva for Gerrard for a hit?

        Open Controls
  12. La Roja
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 6 months ago

    Start Marshall or Speroni?

    Open Controls
    1. Rafabio
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      Sperminator

      Open Controls
  13. Jinswick
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 6 months ago

    Thoughts please...

    A) no hits
    B) Punch -> Mata (4 points)
    C) Gnabry -> Ramsey/Salah (4 points)

    Initial plan was B but the Silva injury is tempting me with C.

    Mannone
    Terry, Baines, Williamson
    Silva, Gerrard, Eriksen, Punch
    Aguero, Suarez, Lukaku

    Gazzaniga, Distin, Chester, Gnabry
    Bank 4.2m, 0 freebies

    Open Controls
    1. mo 10 years on FFS? Join my…
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      Mata is a must

      Open Controls
  14. Cocky Spaniel Alves
    • 13 Years
    10 years, 6 months ago

    Chasing by 42 points and have Yaya, Silva and Sturridge with only 1 FT. Leader has 2 FT's and only Silva and Hazard injured. He will definitely do Dzeko > Kun with one of his FT's.

    What the h3ll should I do? Think I'll have to take -8...

    Sturridge/Yaya/Silva out for Kun/Mata/Gerrard????

    Open Controls
  15. mr messi
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 6 months ago

    Should I play Collins or Burner?

    Open Controls
  16. Twelve years a slave
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 6 months ago

    I'm not sure the point in the article about Fulhams terrible away form is valid.
    They have improved considerably of late, and a trip up the road to white hard lane only a few miles.
    They are fighting for their lives, I see this as very tight

    Open Controls
    1. Colonel Shoe 肝池
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      im hopin for a goalfest

      Open Controls
    2. Rafabio
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      Yes, Fulham's recent results suggest a slight upturn. TOT will still smash them though.

      Open Controls
    3. JK - Cønt ⭐
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      and Spurs have defensive issues. I feel bad with Degajah on the bench

      Open Controls
  17. Son of Rambo
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 6 months ago

    A) Yaya + Barkley > Nasri + Eriksen (-4)
    B) Yaya > Gerrard
    C) Yaya + Barkley > Gerrard + Sterling/Salah (-4)

    Open Controls
    1. Son of Rambo
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      Would appreciate some help, thanks

      Open Controls
      1. Torres76
        • 14 Years
        10 years, 6 months ago

        C - Gerrard. + sterling

        Open Controls
        1. Son of Rambo
          • 11 Years
          10 years, 6 months ago

          Thanks

          Open Controls
    2. Ferris Bueller
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      B

      Open Controls
      1. Son of Rambo
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 6 months ago

        Thanks, don't fancy C) then, I'm not even sure if Barkley will start and my bench has only Chester who plays

        Open Controls
  18. Winston.
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 6 months ago

    Johnson to...
    A. Ramsey
    B. Sterling
    C. Salah
    Thanks!

    Open Controls
  19. MJ6987
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 6 months ago

    Bench Puncheon or Mata?

    Open Controls
    1. Colonel Shoe 肝池
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      punch

      Open Controls
    2. Rafabio
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      Mata

      Open Controls
  20. stumanchuu
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    10 years, 6 months ago

    Pick 2 to play

    Punch, Eriksen, Lukaku

    thanks

    Open Controls
    1. Rafabio
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      Eriksen and Punch

      Open Controls
  21. Ferris Bueller
    • 13 Years
    10 years, 6 months ago

    Worth playing Snod, or take a -4 to bring in Eriksen?

    Open Controls
    1. Rafabio
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      Take the hit.

      Open Controls
  22. Cocky Spaniel Alves
    • 13 Years
    10 years, 6 months ago

    Ade or Giroud?

    Open Controls
    1. Rafabio
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      Ade

      Open Controls
    2. Old Schoolᴼˢ “disa…
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      😆

      Open Controls
    3. Kevin Twine
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      Ade.

      Open Controls
    4. Son of Rambo
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      Giroud...

      Open Controls
    5. Make United Great Again
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      Ade by a light year.

      Open Controls
  23. Count of Monte Hristo
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 6 months ago

    What is the Salah love all about? Is he decent?

    Open Controls
    1. Rafabio
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      Yup and especially @ that price!

      Open Controls
  24. thepuntmaster
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 6 months ago

    Current team-
    Price (whu)

    Baines (MUN) - Azpi (SUN) - Demichelis (wba)

    Punchy (whu) - Eriksen (FUL) - S Davis (avl) - HAZARD (OUT)

    Suarez (nor) - Lukaku (MUN) - Studge (50/50)

    Bench - Stones - Olsson - (Yaya)

    So....

    a) Olsson > Williamson or Chambers

    b) what else?

    Open Controls
    1. UncleWoy
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      Hazard to Gerrard or Eriksen has to be tempting here. I always feel he's marked out of games and isn't the best return on investment. I have up on him anyway.

      Open Controls
  25. istanbul05
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 6 months ago

    Who do I bench from:

    Ivanovic, Sagna, Coleman, Flannagan, Olsson

    Gerrard, Silva, Eriksen, lallana, Mutch

    Olsson and...?

    Thanks

    Open Controls
  26. Colonel Shoe 肝池
    • 13 Years
    10 years, 6 months ago

    4 more games to get in the top 10k .... hope i do it, i think the dgw might trip me up tho

    Open Controls
  27. Twelve years a slave
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 6 months ago

    I don't have eriksen and am. Little worried

    Have two free transfers. One is hazard to Nasri who will be far more involved if silva out
    Second is either.

    Toure to

    a eriksen
    B mata

    Mata is better planning for the double , although Sony has a better fixture this week, just can't choose between them

    Open Controls
    1. Colonel Shoe 肝池
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      a

      Open Controls
    2. BalloondOrBendtner
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      Could you get Eriksen then possibly try to get Mata for the DW in 37? Personally that's what I'll be trying to do in a few weeks. Do you have Gerrard already?

      Open Controls
    3. JK - Cønt ⭐
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      In situations like this I find that the question to ask is "If I don't get this player this week, who will I be able to sell to get him?" If you have someone you can sell next week for Mata then get Eriksen, if not get Mata IMO

      Open Controls
    4. jimski
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      Can you not take a -4 for Snodgrass -> Eriksen? and thus get all 3? (Surely worth it in the long run.)

      Open Controls
  28. BalloondOrBendtner
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 6 months ago

    Hi all - any suggestions on the following squad. Currently in 1st place by 38 points in my work league.

    0 FT(s) - already brought Gerrard in for Yaya.

    Any suggestions? Should i do the following:
    Mirallas > Ramsey
    Mirallas > Lallana
    Mutch > Punchenon
    Lukaku > Giroud (I might still be drunk from last night doing this)

    Speroni (Mannone)
    Coleman – Azpilicueta – Mariappa (Gabbidon – Bennett)
    Gerrard – Mirallas – Erikson – Mutch (El Ahmadi)
    Suarez © - Aguero – Lukaku

    Cheers!

    Open Controls
  29. UncleWoy
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 6 months ago

    Evening gents, please give me your opinions on these to options if you can help a brother out:

    Toure and Lukaku to:

    a) Eriksen and Aguero
    b) Gerrard and Adebayor
    c) Nasri and Adebayor

    Thanks guys.

    Open Controls
  30. Dušan Citizen
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 6 months ago

    Pair questions:
    1.Should I maybe play Chester(ARS) over Distin(MUN) or Vlaar(SOU)? Arsenal scored only twice at their last 5 away games and Hull kept CS in their last 2 home games.
    2.Should I play Puncheon over Silva? What if Silva come from the bench in last 10-15 mins and do nothing?

    Open Controls
    1. BalloondOrBendtner
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      A, depending on Aguero's minutes this week vs.WBA

      Open Controls
      1. UncleWoy
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 6 months ago

        Thanks man, at least I'm assuming this reply is to me. Much appreciated. This week is a killer.

        Open Controls
        1. Dušan Citizen
          • 10 Years
          10 years, 6 months ago

          Btw,I agree with him..take Eriksen and Aguero

          Open Controls
          1. UncleWoy
            • 11 Years
            10 years, 6 months ago

            Thanks man. Was erring towards this and is now done.

            Open Controls