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.

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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. Whazza
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    When is ocprodigy's scout pick challenge ?

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

    Which 2 do I play for UFPL?

    A: Gerrard
    B: Ramsey
    C: Siggy
    D: Dzeko

    1. Captain Peacock
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Gerrard, Dzeko

  3. Captain Peacock
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Any news on whether Sandro is out of the QPR v Saints game? If he is, captaining Pelle rather than Costa looks even more tempting.

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

      What exactly will QPR's midfield look like with Sandro, Barton, Kranjar, Mutch(?), fer(?), etc all out?

      1. Captain Peacock
        • 10 Years
        10 years, 1 month ago

        Karl Henry is still fit. Mutch is out apparently but I hadn't heard about Fer.

      2. 42 Rules
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 1 month ago

        looking at predicted lineups fer is in, but to me the whole team is a bit threadbare and won't cope with the schnerdlin/cork/wanyama etc strength. I's C Pelle, shame he is not on pens as well.

        1. Captain Peacock
          • 10 Years
          10 years, 1 month ago

          Indeed, I'm leaning that way too.

    2. palace ash
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      No

    3. Whazza
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Twitter says he is unlikely to feature

  4. TN
    • 13 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Forster Heaton
    Ivanovic Clyne Wisdom Naylor Duff
    ADM Fabregas Sterling Siggy King
    Pelle Costa Ulloa

    Im on WC, got 3.2m in bank, but cant find more i want to do.. Want to save some in case of upgrade up front tho, but 3.2 is alot to bank.. Input guys?

    1. Captain Peacock
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Not a bad idea. Wait until you find a star that you like, then move up. I think Lukaku will soar in weeks to come so you can get him later for Ulloa or Pelle.

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

      I like!

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

    Help a brother out!

    Start one, and why?

    A) Lovren (EVE)
    B) Chambers (TOT)
    C) Taylor (sun)

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

      Taylor. Merseyside derby typically high scoring, no chance of clean sheet, unless you think Lovren will score. Chambers is yellow-card machine, even more likely to get one in derby, and once again unlikely to get cleansheet.

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

        Good points, thanks

      2. Captain Peacock
        • 10 Years
        10 years, 1 month ago

        I concur.

    2. Sadio come here often?
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Play chambers. Don't get sucked in to the derby rubbish. Spurs cant go forward at the moment, and arsenal should maintain most of the possession bleeding spurs dry

    3. palace ash
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Chambers - best cs potential

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

        Go to the team stats in the members area and sort by Minutes per chance in the "goal threat" table, after filtering for home games. Pretty good case to play one of the 3 options I mentioned...

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

          Love how you've tried to be cryptic but said filter home games so its obviously sunderland 😛

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

            Are they at the bottom or the top though? 😉

  6. Mohit20
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    last position in my team

    chadli or vardy???

    whattya think guyzz!!

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

      Vardy

    2. Captain Peacock
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Don't be fooled by a one week wonder. Chadli.

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

      One's a forward, one's a mid.

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

        But Chadders.

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

      Check Palaces defensive stats. Vardy should have some space

  7. sweensa
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Duff or Pieters.? I've had Duff on my bench the last 3 game weeks. Keep thinking the week I put him in Burnley will get a hiding

    1. Captain Peacock
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      They well might, but West Brom are probably not the team to give it to them.

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

        True. Plus I dont think stoke are as hot as people think defensively. I think the wheels are gonna come off that wagon too big time. Cheers folks

    2. Doc Drogo
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Pieters then - I have Duff and I need the points

  8. palace ash
    • 15 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Trying not to let my heart rule my head. Who to play alongside Clyne and Pieters? (Duff already on bench)

    1. Ward
    2. Moreno

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

      Play Clyne Moreno duff

      1. Smudger’s Dirty Dozen
        • 13 Years
        10 years, 1 month ago

        This

  9. Pompey5
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Who to play? Moreno, Ivan, Clyne, duff, wisdom.
    Leaning towards Ivan, Clyne and wisdom...

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

      That's right

      1. palace ash
        • 15 Years
        10 years, 1 month ago

        Schizophrenic much?

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

          Nah bro

    2. Mile Plankton - Myth and Ch…
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      You have it right.

      1. Pompey5
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        10 years, 1 month ago

        Thanks

  10. sully29
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Playing Siggy. Does it make more sense to:

    A) Double up on Swansea by playing Taylor?
    B) Hedge my bets by playing PvA.

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

      better to go with A
      never like it when having a defender playing against a mid or forward - if you have a choice don't....

    2. Whazza
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Pva, more attacking and at home

  11. Mile Plankton - Myth and Ch…
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Anyone doubling up on Sunderland defence for next two? I'm thinking Mannone and PVA.

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

      U mad brah?

      1. Mile Plankton - Myth and Ch…
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 1 month ago

        That's a no then.

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

      I might well do

      1. Mile Plankton - Myth and Ch…
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 1 month ago

        I decided to go with Heaton/Mannone combo and I have one last place in defence. PVA seems a good choice for 4.5.

  12. Mohit20
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    sturridge playin tommorw?????

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

      Probably wont start

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

      At least as a sub

  13. KISSES
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Im going for pelle skipper over costa. I just have a feeling villa will play tight and wind him up.

    1. the axolotl
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      like it, but probably too chicken myself

    2. Whazza
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Me too

  14. Smudger’s Dirty Dozen
    • 13 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Team for GW

    Bego,
    Cahill, Baines, Clyne (hutton, caulker)
    Lamela, Rambo, Haz, Siggy(marney)
    Roon, Costa, Naismith

    Do I
    A Lamela to Tadic
    B Lamela/Roon to ADM/Pelle (-4pts) ???
    C Save

    1. Guy Demel's SH
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      A

  15. OptimusBlack
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    RMT FOR GW 6 ... OUT OF 10

    Bego

    Ivano / Clyne / Naylor ( Moreno / Moore )

    ADM / Streling / FAB / Siggy ( Zaha )

    Costa (C) / Pelle / Ulloa

    1. Guy Demel's SH
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      8.

    2. Smudger’s Dirty Dozen
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      8

  16. Guy Demel's SH
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Krul

    Duff - Clyne - Shawcross

    Hazard - Sterling - Ramsey - Siggy

    Costa - Rooney - Welbeck

    Subs - Moore, Marney, Chester

    2m itb - 1FT.

    Good to go and save the transfer?

  17. Feed tha Sheep
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Need some help please folks..
    A. Ramsey/Sterling > ADM
    B. Siggy and Lovren > ADM and Duff (-4)
    C. Siggy and Rooney > ADM and Lukaku (-4)
    D. Save transfer

    1. Olivier Bernards watch
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      I did Ramsey out for adm. But not sure it was the right move

      1. Feed tha Sheep
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 1 month ago

        Any of my other choices looking any better but?

    2. Captain Peacock
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      D

      1. Feed tha Sheep
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 1 month ago

        U not think ADM is nearly getting essential almost?

    3. sully29
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Of those choices I'd say B. I like Duff, don't like Lovren and think people have been too quick to lose Ramsey. Getting rid of.Sterling is a definite no.

    4. Doc Drogo
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Looks like you have decided ADM is essential and are going to bring him in, I would drop Lovren & Rooney

      1. Feed tha Sheep
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 1 month ago

        I just think he is going to be at close to essential as possible? Or am I overlooking it?

  18. pieces
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    What is Southhamptons likely back 4 this week with yellow flags for Aldenweireld and Yoshida?

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

      Check team news

  19. Mohit20
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    whom to captain ADM or COSTA????

    1. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Who do you like?

      1. Mohit20
        • 10 Years
        10 years, 1 month ago

        I LIKE COSTA BUT ADM IS TEMPTING

        1. TorresMagic™
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • Has Moderation Rights
          • 15 Years
          10 years, 1 month ago

          My ears......

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

      either would be good - but ADM is for me is the one

    3. MJ6987
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Costa if you want to play safe. ADM if you want to try for a rank boost (or fall if it goes wrong)

  20. camarozz
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Ok last question?? who to bench, siggy or Ulloua?? and ur thoughts on capt??? Tanx

  21. Champ
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Terrorisim is scary. But X factor terrifies me.

    1. JT's Dog
        10 years, 1 month ago

        I am watching tyrant on fox
        A powerful man sitting in a chair deciding people's futures
        Very much the same

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

        Watch BBC. It can't get you there.

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

      Who to bench, Siggy or Chadli ?

      1. Captain Peacock
        • 10 Years
        10 years, 1 month ago

        Chadli

    3. andres
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Last call for... Balo to:

      A welbeck
      B falcao

      1. Donnie Brasco´s
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 1 month ago

        Radamel El Tigre Falcao-Goal Machine!

      2. Champ
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        10 years, 1 month ago

        Wellbeck for me

      3. Carrick Doesn't Deserv…
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 1 month ago

        depends what you have planned for the change if you go welbz

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

          time will tell, maybe upgrade siggy to an ars heavy hitter

      4. super711
        • 14 Years
        10 years, 1 month ago

        Is keeping an option considering the next few weeks

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

          no, I dont want him... plus have two FTs, no other major issues apart from moreno but I can live with him....

          Forster (Mccarthy)
          Pieters clyne moreno (moore naylor)
          Adm fabs sterling siggy (boyd)
          BALO costa pelle
          2FT, 1.2

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

        got to be Welbeck - extra cash is a help as well....

    4. Donnie Brasco´s
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Chambers or Wisdom for Tomorow??
      Only dilema

      1. SuperDunny - Used to be goo…
        • 15 Years
        10 years, 1 month ago

        I think you probably have to go Wisdom simply because Burnley have struggled so badly for goals. Although its tough benching an Arsenal defender for a home game, even if it is a NLondon derby!

      2. Smudger’s Dirty Dozen
        • 13 Years
        10 years, 1 month ago

        Wisdom...for same reason

    5. yanky
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      krul mannone
      ivan duff clyne moreno shawx
      siggy fabs dimaria sterling boyd
      balotelli naismith costa

      .5 in bank with 2 FT, not sure what to do
      kind of want to make on transfer and save another double but cant find a good move
      balo naismith > pelle welbeck is possible, thoughts??

      1. SuperDunny - Used to be goo…
        • 15 Years
        10 years, 1 month ago

        I'm not sure what to do with Balotelli. His fixtures say keep but something really makes me wanna sell him. Your 2 transfers look decent tbd. You gotta fancy Pelle to score again tomorrow and Danny Pele looks like a gift all season long

    6. Uncle John from Jamaica
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Chaps,

      Should I be worried about Falcao not starting? Seen a few reports saying Mata might be starting?

      Thanks.

      1. TorresMagic™
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 15 Years
        10 years, 1 month ago

        What reports?

        1. Uncle John from Jamaica
          • 12 Years
          10 years, 1 month ago

          Bit on twitter which I appreciate is probably poor and Team News on here implies could be possibility.

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

        Reckon Falcao pretty nailed on?

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

        To be honest I dont think Falcao starting or coming off the bench matters. He will start scoring..and soon. And there will be many. Not pretty but there will be goals.

    7. Mile Plankton - Myth and Ch…
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Give me a 4.5 defender to put in my WC team. I have Chambers already.

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

        Taylor. Lescott might be a decent shout too if he's 4.5

        1. Mile Plankton - Myth and Ch…
          • 11 Years
          10 years, 1 month ago

          Taylor is 4.6, and I have Wisdom from WBA.

      2. laGan1n1
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 1 month ago

        PVA

        1. Mile Plankton - Myth and Ch…
          • 11 Years
          10 years, 1 month ago

          Hvala brat.

        2. Uncle John from Jamaica
          • 12 Years
          10 years, 1 month ago

          Martin Kellly

          1. Mile Plankton - Myth and Ch…
            • 11 Years
            10 years, 1 month ago

            Interesting. Didn't think of him at all. He should be nailed on?

      3. SuperDunny - Used to be goo…
        • 15 Years
        10 years, 1 month ago

        Craig Dawson if you just need him for just this week.

        Depends on your goalies i suppose bit i'd look at the likes of van Aanholt, Wilson or one of the Burnley lot

        1. Mile Plankton - Myth and Ch…
          • 11 Years
          10 years, 1 month ago

          GK combo is Mannone/Heaton. I'm between Wilson and PVA, but not really sure about Wilson's naildonness.

          1. SuperDunny - Used to be goo…
            • 15 Years
            10 years, 1 month ago

            PvA seems a solid pick at the price. I opted for C.Dawson in the end just for goal threat but that was mainly coz i was pissed about missing Wisdom's price rise 😀

            1. Mile Plankton - Myth and Ch…
              • 11 Years
              10 years, 1 month ago

              I have Wisdom, so wouldn't want to double up on WBA.

    8. Smudger’s Dirty Dozen
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Costa, Pelle or ADM for (C)

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

        ADM

    9. Salfpilgrimlfc
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      One more question to start wither Moore, hutton or dummet but have Krul and cambiasso

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

      No Hazard in the scout picks!

      1. TorresMagic™
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 15 Years
        10 years, 1 month ago

        2 pointer then.

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

          tomorrow is Hazard's time to join the FPL party