Scout Picks

Scout Picks – Gameweek 6

It’s time for Gameweek 6 of this season’s Scout Picks, where every Friday, myself, Mark, Jonty and a different member of the Community 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.

Similar to the last three Gameweeks, we’ve kept the budgets at 83.5m apiece for our starting line-ups.

The Community – Managed by Giggs Boson

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Calculated risk is the essence of this game. There are some players, Diego Costa for instance, that hold such potential for points that the risk of going without far outweighs the reward of a potential replacement. Although I like to maintain a high risk strategy, there are a core of players for this Gameweek who should not be excluded for the sake of a low percentage gamble.

I have decided to double on the Burnley defence for obvious reasons. Three 0-0’s in a row cannot be ignored, especially when they face West Brom, a team who have scored just one goal since Gameweek 1. In my opinion, a “flimsy defence” is an illusion as 4.0m defenders can easily snatch four points for a clean sheet, just like an expensive defender, given the right fixture.

I initially had Papiss Cissé in the team, a top player who was once 9.0m. But after Magpies boss Alan Pardew said the striker, who is also carrying a knock, would be eased in I decided to remove him for Graziano Pellé. His Southampton team mate Sadio Mané is untested in the league, but his pace and eye for goal made him a punt I could not resist in the face of a tasty home tie with QPR – his speed will surely trouble the R’s Rio Ferdinand. I wanted some Arsenal in the team for the notoriously high scoring North London Derby, so I decided to pick Mesut Özil who seems to be rising in form, and has a share of set-pieces.

Jonty

gw6picks Fixtures, form, the members tables and some persuasive analysis by community writer The Puntmaster have driven my decisions this week. With just one goal this season and striker Danny Ings injured, Burnley look incapable of scoring which has prompted me to double up on West Brom’s defence with Ben Foster in goal and Craig Dawson in my backline.

Puntmaster’s persuasive analysis of Dawson’s set piece threat was instrumental in my selection here. Meanwhile, Southampton’s Ryan Bertrand and Chelsea’s Branislav Ivanovic offer both attacking threat and clean sheet promise when QPR and Aston Villa visit.

In attack, Southampton’s Graziano Pelle has notched up the most shots in the box this season, while Diego Costa, who was rested in midweek, has scored seven times and is another essential player this week. The Merseyside derby is always full of goals and Liverpool’s Raheem Sterling and Everton’s Romelu Lukaku should be involved. Both are in the top ten for shots in the box this season and have five goals between them. Lukaku is another Puntmaster pick as well. Both Manchester United’s Angel Di Maria and Cesc Fabregas feature after riding high in my chances created table for midfielders over the last two Gameweeks.

Finally, Mark’s favourite and yet another of the Puntmaster’s selections, Victor Moses, is included after I noticed he has delivered more successful crosses than any other midfielder so far this season.

Mark

gw6picks For me, it’s another Gameweek where risk-taking is difficult to justify. Backing Chelsea and Southampton looks a necessity, with Diego Costa and Grazianno Pelle picking themselves. I’m going to double on the Saints attack with Dusan Tadic in midfield because I just don’t have confidence in the QPR rearguard and Ronald Koeman’s team are bouyant – I’m expecting a merciless display from them.

Ryan Bertand also finds a place in my three-man defence, with the obligatory selection of Branislav Ivanovic – every inch the right-winger at Stamford Bridge. Phil Bardsley completes the rearguard, just because he’s shown a threat and I fancy him to raise his game against Newcastle, being a former Black Cat. Burnley’s lack of firepower is reflected by my selection of Ben Foster in goal.

I’ve tried to have variety in midfield. I fancy Gylfi Sigurdsson to silence any creeping doubts with a haul at Sunderland, while I can see plenty of goals at Selhurst Park, with Jason Puncheon my weapon of choice in the Palace ranks against Leicester. I wanted to take a risk on Alexis Sanchez but there’s still doubts whether he’ll get the start against Spurs so I’ll have to revert to Raheem Sterling – it’s hard to see the Merseyside derby being tight given the defensive records on show.

Up front, I’ll retain Wayne Rooney – simply because I still value pitch time over the promise of Radamel Falcao and I want to see how Louis van Gaal sets up at Old Trafford.

Paul

gw6picks I’m tripling up on Chelsea for a plum home clash against Villa. Branislav Ivanovic (10 shots inside the box so far), Cesc Fabregas (18 chances created) and Diego Costa (eight big chances) all look the perfect combination of form and fixture against Paul Lambert’s side.

A couple of Southampton players also make the cut. Ronald Koeman’s side have afforded opponents a mere 19 efforts inside the box – lower than any side – and that convinces me to bring in Ryan Bertrand. Graziano Pelle also comes in on the back of three goals and an assist in the last three.

Elsewhere in defence, West Brom’s Ben Foster faces a Burnley side without a goal in three matches, whilst Vincent Kompany travels to Hull – the team with the least number of close-range attempts this term.

Further up the park, the form of Raheem Sterling and Angel di Maria cannot be overlooked. Sterling, in particular, looks a strong shout against Everton’s porous defence – his 10 shots in the box and seven on target is top amongst midfielders. I’ve taken the advice of our Captain Sensible article for my final two picks, bringing in Jason Puncheon as Palace square up to Leicester’s dodgy defence and selecting Danny Welbeck due to Arsenal’s attacking form ahead of the north London derby.

The Scores So Far

In a low scoring Gameweek 5 , Mark led the way on 52 points thanks to key differentials Romelu Lukaku and Steven Caulker. I picked up 49 points, whilst The Community – as managed by Doosra – pipped Jonty to third by 41 points to 40. This means that after five rounds of fixtures, I have 281 points, Mark has 262, Jonty has 240 and The Community has 236.

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1,881 Comments Post a Comment
  1. AH 🙂
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    ANWSER ME >> Guys, Should I Bench Lovren & Bring in Dummet (Stoke Away) ?

    1. TorresMagic™
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      • 15 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      No.

    2. NATSTER
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      definitely no.

    3. kalmoffit
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      No

    4. mojoindojo
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Are the No's for the question or ANSWER ME. 😉

    5. chrisjdgrady
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      no

  2. Disco Stu
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    • 12 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Wellbeck or Falcao?????

    1. The Mandalorian
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Dat man

      1. sminkypinky
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        10 years, 1 month ago

        The other 🙂

    2. SAINTS
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      • 14 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Same dilemma. I'm with Falcao at the moment. I just don't trust Welbeck for some reason.

      1. mojoindojo
        • 10 Years
        10 years, 1 month ago

        Trust and ye will be rewarded

    3. NATSTER
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Falcao

    4. kalmoffit
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      I have one. I'd prefer the other

    5. Kerz
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Hard to directly compare them given the price different. Falcao should score more but Welbeck offers better value.

  3. joinho
    • 15 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    So has anyone got the balls not to captain Costa?

    1. Wild Rover
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      o/

    2. Old Schoolᴼˢ “disa…
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      o/

    3. Gregor
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      • 15 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Not at the moment.

    4. laGan1n1
      • 12 Years
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      o/

    5. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      *stares at lap*

      No. 😆

      1. JK - Cønt ⭐
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        • 12 Years
        10 years, 1 month ago

        you mean there was something to see? 😛

        1. mojoindojo
          • 10 Years
          10 years, 1 month ago

          😆

      2. sminkypinky
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        10 years, 1 month ago

        😆

    6. WorldCupDanB
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Me, but that's only because I've stupidly got myself into a position where I don't have him

    7. Robe Wan
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      • 11 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      0
      \

    8. Il Gladiatore
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      o/. I don't even own Costa. Going to be a massive red or a massive green arrow on Saturday night

      1. Footylicious
        • 10 Years
        10 years, 1 month ago

        Costa who?

    9. kalmoffit
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Not me. Though I never pick the right captain

    10. Mr Smith
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Baines here 😎

    11. The Mandalorian
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Pelle looks the best versus option

  4. NATSTER
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Forster
    Ivan - Clyne - Moreno (Naylor, Moore)
    Siggy - Fab - ADM - Sterling - Ramsey*
    Costa (c) - Welbeck (Naismith)

    Naismith + Ramsey ->> Pelle + Boyd

    Siggy - Fab - ADM - Sterling
    Costa (c) - Welbeck - Pelle

    Is it worth to do these transfers ?

    1. Kerz
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      No. Both players being removed in that transfer are involved in explosive derbies this weekend. Potential for plenty of attacking points.

      1. NATSTER
        • 14 Years
        10 years, 1 month ago

        Would you play Naismith and bench on of MF?

    2. iveseenitall
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      No way, great team as it is. You got 2 fts?

      1. NATSTER
        • 14 Years
        10 years, 1 month ago

        Just 1 FT. Can't upgrade Naismith without downgrading one.

        1. iveseenitall
          • 10 Years
          10 years, 1 month ago

          I see no need to upgrade naismith and your 5 man midfield is perfectly capable with siggy in. Also ramseys fixtures get easier soon so youll want him back in. Save the transfer

    3. NATSTER
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      It's actually easier to ask..

      a) Keep Ramsey

      b) Sell Ramsey & Naismith and get Pelle to play instead

  5. Football Matas
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Hi all - any advice on the below team - gotta love a Friday night tinker?!

    Forster (McCarthy)
    Wisdom - Moreno - Bertrand (Janmaat, Hutton)
    ADM - Sterling - Siggy - Fab (Boyd)
    Kun - Costa - Welbs

    2FT, £0 ITB
    Happy with the set up, but as always I can't help feel the need to do something!! Also Kun or Costa for (C)? Leaning towards Kun for the possible differential. I'm leading my ML and 43k overall...

    thanks guys

    1. Gregor
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      • 15 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Costa captain, trade Janmaat for Chambers.

      1. Football Matas
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 1 month ago

        cheers - good shout, especially with Arsenal fixtures coming. Planning on Fab > Walcott in a couple of weeks

  6. Think Tank
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    How likely is it that JM will manage Costa's game-time? Taken off after 60-70 mins if ahead? He must be wanting the option of DC in the midweek Champions League game.

    1. Gregor
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      • 15 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Surely would be too risky to play him in the UCL game given his condition.

    2. Ibracadabra
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      If he's taken off at 60-70 minutes, then Chelsea surely have a 2-3 goal lead, in which case he has likely contributed to those 2-3 goals, so not really an issue from a fantasy perspective.

    3. 7Hells
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Yeah it's likely but Costa will bag a couple at least

  7. Demelbrush
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    • 12 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    which two to play?: duff moore PVA Collo

    1. Herman Toothrot
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Duff, PVA

    2. Beavis
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      PVA and Duff

    3. Demelbrush
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      that's what I was on. Cheers lads.

  8. the grinder
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Choose two?

    Ulloa, Larsson, Siggy

    1. Gregor
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      • 15 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Not Larsson.

      1. Chris_White
        • 13 Years
        10 years, 1 month ago

        😯 😆

    2. Chris_White
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Not Larsson.

      1. the grinder
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 1 month ago

        Siggy & Ulloa it is!
        THX.

  9. Gascoigne8
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    I have been hovering over two transfers for free all week:

    Naismith and Lallana out. Downing and Pelle in.

    I already have Bertrand and Clyne though. Bit nervous about tripling up on Southampton.

    Please someone just tell me what to do before I headbutt my iPad...

    1. Robe Wan
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      • 11 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Don't bring in downing

      Pelle is good

      1. Gascoigne8
        • 10 Years
        10 years, 1 month ago

        That's another problem. I can't afford Pelle without getting Downing (or someone else cheaper than Lallana) 🙁

        1. Robe Wan
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          • 11 Years
          10 years, 1 month ago

          Chadli?

          1. Gascoigne8
            • 10 Years
            10 years, 1 month ago

            Hmmmm... Could be a winner. Not great fixtures but defo would feel more comfortable with him than Downing.

    2. Gregor
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      • 15 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Get Pelle, not sold on Downing though.

      1. Gascoigne8
        • 10 Years
        10 years, 1 month ago

        Looked at comparison tool against all other usual suspects like Tadic etc and his stats held up.... But.... It's Downing...

    3. sminkypinky
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Well those transfers seem decent enough. Can't see either naismith or Lallana making you regret getting rid of them... Que Lallana brace.

  10. Robe Wan
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    • 11 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Fellow united fans. If we lose this weekend, will you change teams to:

    A) City
    B) Liverpool
    C) Guildford town

    1. Woy of the Wovers
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      You missed Szechuan wotsits.

    2. Poseidon. Not arrogant, jus…
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      A. Refuse to support B out of loyalty to Utd

  11. Scotty B
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    De Gea

    Clyne Lovren Duff

    Mata Siggy Fabregas Sterling

    Pelle Balotelli Costa

    A) keep Mata
    B) take a -4 hit and get Di Maria or Hazard?

    1. iveseenitall
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Id take mata out myself along with lovren or de gea

    2. Woy of the Wovers
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Clue: Your surname

      1. Scotty B
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 1 month ago

        Haha which one?

        1. DO RE MI MATA
          • 11 Years
          10 years, 1 month ago

          "B"

        2. Woy of the Wovers
          • 14 Years
          10 years, 1 month ago

          The only one I know. So, option 2.

          1. Scotty B
            • 12 Years
            10 years, 1 month ago

            I mean Di maria or hazard?

            1. DO RE MI MATA
              • 11 Years
              10 years, 1 month ago

              Di Maria since you have Hazard, but Woy may differ. lol

  12. Screaming Midget
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    That could also be asked to City fans... and Chelsea.

    1. Dr Dream
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      But not Soton, Newcastle, Swansea, Villa...etc etc...

    2. Poseidon. Not arrogant, jus…
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      What could?

      1. Robe Wan
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 1 month ago

        How hilarious are you finding the collapse of Uniteds empire?

        1. Poseidon. Not arrogant, jus…
          • 11 Years
          10 years, 1 month ago

          I'm loving it. Some of the Utd fans I know - I feel I deserve this.

          1. Poseidon. Not arrogant, jus…
            • 11 Years
            10 years, 1 month ago

            Oh right - that was the question. I went off on one a bit there 😀

          2. Robe Wan
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 11 Years
            10 years, 1 month ago

            I AM LOVING IT

            Live round the corner.... You only live round the corner...LIVE ROUND THE COOORRNNNERR

        2. Woy of the Wovers
          • 14 Years
          10 years, 1 month ago

          Really. It's more hilarious than Newcastle and Tottenham put together over the last 10 years.

  13. iveseenitall
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Foster

    Pva, cahill, clyne

    Fab, eriksen, ramsey, sterling

    ulloa, rooney, costa

    Stick or twist? Ive got 1 ft and 1 mil itb

    1. Gregor
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      • 15 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Stick.

  14. reeceon
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Davies to any 5.9 max defender? (would play over caulker)

    Or save FT?

    1. Il Gladiatore
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Got a Southampton defender? If not, get Clyne/Bertrand

      1. chrisjdgrady
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 1 month ago

        this

  15. GlasgowFF
    • 13 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    If I play Wisdom ahead of Siggy all my team will be playing at home.

    1. TorresMagic™
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      • 15 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Nice

    2. Reeker
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      • 11 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Too bad you don't get extra points for that

    3. chrisjdgrady
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Then next week will look bad eh?

  16. King Kohli
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Playing Mannone as my gk.

    Bench one of these:

    Lovren(EVE)
    PVA(SWA)
    Clyne(QPR)
    Wisdom(BUR)

    1. GlasgowFF
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Wisdom

    2. Gregor
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      • 15 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Lovren.

    3. Tommyg
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      • 15 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Lov

    4. JJO
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Lovren or pva

    5. kalmoffit
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      PVA

  17. JJO
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    2 to play from those
    Moreno Chambers Duff Moore
    ?

    1. Poseidon. Not arrogant, jus…
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Moore Moreno

      1. JJO
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 1 month ago

        Play or bench?

        1. Poseidon. Not arrogant, jus…
          • 11 Years
          10 years, 1 month ago

          Play

          1. JJO
            • 12 Years
            10 years, 1 month ago

            Oh thats interesting
            Thanks
            Why do u think moore is better option than those 2?

            1. Poseidon. Not arrogant, jus…
              • 11 Years
              10 years, 1 month ago

              Close between Moore and Chambers for me but I just think Palace's attack is so poor..

              1. JJO
                • 12 Years
                10 years, 1 month ago

                Ok thanks again

    2. King Kohli
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      play Moreno Chambers

      1. JJO
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 1 month ago

        Thats my choice right now

    3. chrisjdgrady
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Moreno Chambers

      1. JJO
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 1 month ago

        So Moreno it is for sure 🙂
        Chambers is my choice too,only problem is I dont think Tot is not gonna score in 2 games in a row

    4. kalmoffit
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Duff and Moreno

  18. SneakyPete
    • 13 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    If you could have one of Hazard or Sterling this week ? Whom would you choose ?

    1. Poseidon. Not arrogant, jus…
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Hazard.

    2. Daniel Levy- Not the Chairm…
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Sterling. A weak Everton defence who got destroyed by CP's pace last week. Hazard facing a very solid team who will probably double up on him.

    3. Il Gladiatore
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Hazard

    4. Tommyg
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      • 15 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Tough but gotta feeling about hazard. He will get a huge score sooner than later.

    5. Screaming Midget
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Hazard... so long as I could swap back as the price difference would mess things up.

    6. Gigging Order
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Hazard.

    7. SneakyPete
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Cheers guys I have 2 FT. with my rank up there Contemplating this transfer for a week

  19. Daniel Levy- Not the Chairm…
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Gonna go for a real differential captain this week in order to haul myself up the rankings. Should I go Ramsey, Silva, Sterling or Siggy???

    1. Kerz
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Of those, Sterling. But I think all are relatively poor options this week.

    2. A.T
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Sterling

    3. Old Schoolᴼˢ “disa…
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Any others

  20. Damo.
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Just something small but in the RMT tool it's down as "De Maria".

    Imagine telling a total and utter casual you were a bit worried about Ramsey, Fabregas and Rooney in your squad. This.

    He'll never get it 🙂

    FF FTW

    1. SneakyPete
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      😀

  21. ejpt123
    • 13 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    best free transfer....?

    A) mirallas > siggy
    B) zaha > puncheon
    C) welbeck > pelle

    1. Tommyg
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      B - by some way

  22. Revival
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    • 12 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Krul > Forster worth a hit?

    1. Tommyg
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Nope

    2. DO RE MI MATA
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Man, I need to know that too. 😀

    3. Footylicious
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      yep

  23. Sepp Blattered
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Ready to go?

    Begovic

    Clyne / Cahill / Baines

    Dyer / Sterling / Ramsey / Tadic

    Rooney / Costa (C) / Naismith

  24. marcus2704
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Not keen on the new Scout Pick format, I preferred the old way of having a single selection which to me always felt like it was the result of a collective decision by the FFScout as a whole. I used to look forward to see what single team would be representative of the most likely to score high in any given week, and imagined the heated debates that went into making a final decision. Now with multiple different viewpoints it seems diluted and less important than it used to be. All IMO of course.

    1. Robe Wan
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      • 11 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Couldn't agree more. The new format is massive yawn

    2. Tommyg
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      • 15 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      I prefer this way so much more. I always compared here with total FPL to find a consensus on a player. Don't need to do that any more!

  25. Darsh
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Final decision for the Gameweek. Naismith + Rooney > Pelle + Welbeck (-4)?

    1. JK - Cønt ⭐
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Nay

    2. Kerz
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      No

    3. NATSTER
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      I like them, but the latter two might not outscore the first two by four points.

    4. Gregor
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      • 15 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Yay.

    5. Darsh
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      It's really tempting me. Sets me up nicely for the coming weeks.

    6. mojoindojo
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Yay

  26. Runaway
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Any comments on subs, order and captains?

    Bego
    Clyne / Wisdom / PvA
    Hazard / ADM / Sterling / Siggy
    Costa (C) / Rooney / Pelle (VC)
    Subs: Gilks, Davis, Duff, Colo

    Thanks..

    1. JK - Cønt ⭐
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      all good

  27. Jeremiah
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Which 3 to play from this bunch?

    Taylor (SUN)(A), Moore (CRY)(A), Clyne (QPR)(A) or Wisdom (BUR)(H)

    Cheers 🙂

    1. NATSTER
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      clyne, wisdom, taylor

  28. applebonkers
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    • 15 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    saw arsenal penalty takers mentioned earlier. don't feel great having ozil 3rd choice there either but anyone else would be a pure guess with no past evidence behind it. for example did you know alexis has never scored a penalty in his career? i wouldn't put it past him to step up if needed yet at the same time how can you with that track record? ozil is there simply because he has taken one for arsenal.
    there is the same potential issue with aton villa as the 3 takers listed arent playing right now. i'd guess ramsey (some pens for wales) and westwood (some pens for crewe) respectively but it would be just that, guesses. would rather be wrong with something that at least used to be the case than something which is a pure hunch.

    1. JK - Cønt ⭐
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Ramsey stepping up would be awesome

      slap his sellers square in the chops

    2. DO RE MI MATA
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      wait, when you say "Ozil is just there because he has taken one" do you mean the one he missed vs Bayern last year o.O

      1. applebonkers
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        • 15 Years
        10 years, 1 month ago

        sadly yes. noticed in the world cup he's off them for germany too now. who knows if he'll get the taste back, right now i wouldnt be confident though, luckily arteta will play

  29. Deyanski
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Any current news on Henderson? Chance to start.. I'm guessing 50%?

    1. TorresMagic™
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      • 15 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Bib theory says starting.

      1. Deyanski
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 1 month ago

        Thanks TM 🙂

  30. st4rt__
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Curious, best defender to replace Azpilicueta from next week? (Not Chambers as I have Cesc/Costa and not Baines because he'll be in GW8)