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Having spent the season clutching to the coattails of both Granville and Jonty, finally, like a magnificent phoenix rising from the flames, I’ve caught and surpassed them both.

In truth, my season is anything but “magnificent” and the recent struggles of my ScoutCast co-hosts, as they plunge to my depths, is the main reason behind the recent mini-league manoeuvrings.

With a level playing field established, the three of us skim through another set of “Rough with the Smooth” Gameweek tales from the community, before bracing ourselves for another batch of topics steered by your good selves.

You have us talking Sanchez exit plans, discussing the “desperate” route back to Hazard and contemplating Christmas rearguards. Plus we’ve a couple of old ScoutCast favourites who, like my season, rise up from the ashes to discover a new lease of life.

This episode of the ScoutCast was first aired via our YouTube channel on Tuesday evening. You can view the full Google Hangout version via the larger player below, or treat yourself to the more cultured audio cut via this link or the smaller player below.

Don’t forget to subscribe to our YouTube channel for updates on new episodes.

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

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  1. Besaid_Auroch
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    10 years, 11 months ago

    So with Arsenal injuries, it looks as though Theo is due a decent nailed run once he's back. Surely the writing is on the wall: he's going to have a mental 10 games before getting injured again. Who's on board?

    1. andy85wsm
      • Has Moderation Rights
      10 years, 11 months ago

      Arsene didn't even confirm he was fit to play. Will be assessed tomorrow.

      1. Besaid_Auroch
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        10 years, 11 months ago

        Oh, too early now. But once he's got some minutes...

    2. BabyB
      10 years, 11 months ago

      i think you need to wait until next week before jumping on board anyway. Probably only get a few mins this weekend.

    3. Rains of Castamere
      10 years, 11 months ago

      Walcott at Christmastime brings back memories of Newcastle 7-3.

      Woof.

  2. Brian (Not the Messiah)
    10 years, 11 months ago

    Sanchez+Ayew -> Ozil+Courtino?

    1. Viper
      10 years, 11 months ago

      looks good!

  3. Viper
    10 years, 11 months ago

    Good to go?

    Fabianski

    Darmian Bellerin Van Dijk (Huth Evans)

    KDB Ozil Mahrez Deulofeu (c) (Westwood)

    Vardy Lukaku Aguero

    1. Rains of Castamere
      10 years, 11 months ago

      Yep, though wouldn't captain GD.

      1. Brian (Not the Messiah)
        10 years, 11 months ago

        yeah, captaincy is strange.

      2. Viper
        10 years, 11 months ago

        It's a risky one for sure. He's in such good form IRL though.

        Who would you go with from that lot?

        I'll be at the Emirates tomorrow so could go Ozil? 🙂

        1. Cradders
          10 years, 11 months ago

          If you're there definitely do it haha
          I would

    2. Tshelby
      10 years, 11 months ago

      Nice team

      1. Viper
        10 years, 11 months ago

        Cheers. 6 red arrows in a row unfortunately though!

        1. Tshelby
          10 years, 11 months ago

          Feel you got 10 green at the start now only reds fallen out of the top 10k too 50k

          1. Viper
            10 years, 11 months ago

            I've gone from 14k to 117k in 6 weeks! 🙁

  4. Chenku╰☆╮
    10 years, 11 months ago

    It would be great if they push bellerin oop and keep chambers back... but wenger will never do that will he.. wait MAYBE...

    1. Viper
      10 years, 11 months ago

      Bellerin holding midfield??

    2. S.Kuqi
      10 years, 11 months ago

      or maybe Bellerin is benched due to ucl game next week?

      1. Tshelby
        10 years, 11 months ago

        Noo would Wenger dare that?

        1. S.Kuqi
          10 years, 11 months ago

          Possible but highly unlikely. He doesn't do rotation as we know.

      2. Viper
        10 years, 11 months ago

        Premier League > Champions League right now.

  5. Eden Hazardous
    10 years, 11 months ago

    Who would you rather have as RW? Bellerin or Campbell?

    1. Chenku╰☆╮
      10 years, 11 months ago

      Bellerin!

    2. Cradders
      10 years, 11 months ago

      Could be Ox with Gibbs LW??

  6. Paulie Walnuts
    10 years, 11 months ago

    Captain Aggyuero or Kane?

    1. RustyBz
      10 years, 11 months ago

      Is Aguero even fit?

  7. Kings of Lyon ★
    10 years, 11 months ago

    On when he thinking Sanchez will return Arsene said 'im no expert'.

    OK, we know that but surely you employ someone who is an expert and would have already given you a full diagnosis.

    1. Beavis
      10 years, 11 months ago

      If he employed experts, he wouldn't have 10 simultaneous injuries. Amateurs the lot of them.

    2. Paulie Walnuts
      10 years, 11 months ago

      It's because he broke him and it's going to be a long time... he's afraid of the stick he will get

    3. Eden Hazardous
      10 years, 11 months ago

      Facer to Arsenal?

    4. Greenbackbøøg…
      10 years, 11 months ago

      He doesn't want to say that he's out for a long time

    5. andy85wsm
      • Has Moderation Rights
      10 years, 11 months ago

      He said something along the lines of needed to confirm with or speak with a specialist. I'm sure they might have already been diagnosed but he certainly wasn't giving anything away

  8. Mr Alex
    10 years, 11 months ago

    How is West Brom's defence? Considering Kane (c).

    1. S.Kuqi
      10 years, 11 months ago

      Probably captaining him aswell.

    2. Besaid_Auroch
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      10 years, 11 months ago

      Randomly impenetrable

    3. The Raging Bull
      10 years, 11 months ago

      Poo at home, decent away.

      1. Mr Alex
        10 years, 11 months ago

        Thanks.

      1. Arvin-ation
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        10 years, 11 months ago

        Sorry, didn't notice you weren't a member. Terrible at home, good away.

        1. Mr Alex
          10 years, 11 months ago

          Haha thought you were taking the mick. Thanks!

      2. Mr Alex
        10 years, 11 months ago

        He's only gone and done it.

  9. Cradders
    10 years, 11 months ago

    Do I (C) Ighalo or Lukaku?? There are other choices too but I'm down to these two guys.

    Also who would you sacrifice for Kane next week? Ighalo or Vardy

    Butland (Schmeichel)
    Kolarov, Moreno, Bellerin (Rojo, Taylor)
    Hazard, Ozil, KDB, Barkley (Stanislas)
    Ighalo, Vardy, Lukaku

  10. Brian (Not the Messiah)
    10 years, 11 months ago

    Courtino to play this weekend?

    1. Weasel Boy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      10 years, 11 months ago

      Presser at 2 I believe

  11. How will injury hit Arsenal line up?
    andy85wsm
    • Has Moderation Rights
    10 years, 11 months ago

    To sum up the press conference:

    Walcott + Koscielny are a maybe for the weekend - being assessed tomorrow
    Sanchez + Cazorla - Doesn't know how long they're out for
    Ramsey - It's a possibility he could play centrally, it's his favoured position.

    1. S.Kuqi
      10 years, 11 months ago

      Bellerin - benched due to ucl game right?

      1. andy85wsm
        • Has Moderation Rights
        10 years, 11 months ago

        Don't think he got mentioned 🙂

        1. S.Kuqi
          10 years, 11 months ago

          but nice sum up anyway. Thanks

      2. Taffer
        10 years, 11 months ago

        yeah right

      3. J0E
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • Has Moderation Rights
        10 years, 11 months ago

        Maybe not. He's not fatigued and Debuchy is poor. Wenger does have a tendency to play his best available team in the Prem League as well. He needs a win and Bellerin's pace on the wing will be needed to break down Big Sam's Big Bus.

        Rumours are that Chambers is being primed for a central role. Not sure whether that is alongside Flamini or instead of.

        1. andy85wsm
          • Has Moderation Rights
          10 years, 11 months ago

          Oh yeah Chambers....

          He got asked if Chambers could play CDM and he basically said "He could".

          1. J0E
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • Has Moderation Rights
            10 years, 11 months ago

            If Arteta, Cazorla and Couquelin are all out over Christmas then Chambers will definitely be needed. Flamini will not be able to play every game.

            1. andy85wsm
              • Has Moderation Rights
              10 years, 11 months ago

              4.7 OOP.....

              I remember bringing him in last year and the first game I played him he scored 18 points 🙂

              1. Eden Hazardous
                10 years, 11 months ago

                Same here 😎

              2. GreenWindmill
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                10 years, 11 months ago

                I think "OOP" is always a bit misleading when it's a defender moving into a CDM role - I consider it less attacking than a fullback position.

                1. andy85wsm
                  • Has Moderation Rights
                  10 years, 11 months ago

                  Yeah you're definitely right - a bit like Dier.

                  Still though, he'll get further forward than on the bench and he's cheap 😉

                  1. GreenWindmill
                    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                    10 years, 11 months ago

                    Haha, if he cements a place anywhere on the pitch he's worth looking at for sure 🙂

              3. Viper
                10 years, 11 months ago

                Burnley? Sanchez got a brace in that one too!

                1. S.Kuqi
                  10 years, 11 months ago

                  Was my captain when everyone capped Costa vs Qpr for his blank.

                  One of my finest hours

              4. GreenWindmill
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                10 years, 11 months ago

                But yes, that 3-0 Burnley game was great - I had Chambers and Sanchez (c). 50 points between them 🙂

                1. andy85wsm
                  • Has Moderation Rights
                  10 years, 11 months ago

                  I think I bought him in but didn't play him for like 4-5 weeks or something. Just the way fixtures went and he got suspended. That haul was the first time I did!

                  1. GreenWindmill
                    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                    10 years, 11 months ago

                    Wow, skills!

            2. DannyBoy....
              10 years, 11 months ago

              If he intends on playing both Chambers and Flamini together, he may a well write off the title now!

        2. FPL Daniel
          10 years, 11 months ago

          Even when the fixture pill up comes?

          1. FPL Daniel
            10 years, 11 months ago

            Regarding Bellerin nailedonnes?

          2. J0E
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • Has Moderation Rights
            10 years, 11 months ago

            Well yes, but that wasn't what was being asked. Specifically for this game I think he'll play.

            But over christmas no one is safe from rotation so yes he definitely will miss a PL game at least.

        3. Hibbo
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          10 years, 11 months ago

          Bellerin rested is a pile of old nonsense.

          Debuchy is completely crap.

          That Bellerin stuff comes from people who didn't buy because they think he's not 100% nailed on, which he really is.

          1. GreenWindmill
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            10 years, 11 months ago

            Not sure what happened to Debuchy - he used to be very good (albeit a card magnet)

            1. Hibbo
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              10 years, 11 months ago

              French international right back to complete bench fodder in the blink of an eye.

              Bellerin is good though, very good, dare I say Barca good.

              My point is he is nailed on, the argument on here at the time was he nailed on, he is completely. He's the Arsenal right back.

              1. GreenWindmill
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                10 years, 11 months ago

                Oh I agree, I was just musing on a sidenote 🙂

        4. LemonPoppy
          10 years, 11 months ago

          Chambers completed 90 minutes for U21's on Monday. Granted it is against Brighton and Hove but it definitely shows he is being groomed for the position.

          "Steve Gatting hailed Calum Chambers' “excellent” performance after Arsenal Under-21s’ 2-1 win at Brighton & Hove Albion on Monday.

          Chambers played the full 90 minutes in central midfield, gaining more experience in the role ahead of the first team’s busy Christmas period, and helped Gatting’s side come from a goal behind to claim all three points at The Amex."

          http://www.arsenal.com/news/news-archive/20151201/gatting-chambers-was-excellent-for-us

    2. The Raging Bull
      10 years, 11 months ago

      centrally in a double pivot? in other words he's taking Santi's position.

      1. andy85wsm
        • Has Moderation Rights
        10 years, 11 months ago

        He didn't really go into it to be honest.

        He was asked if Aaron would move centrally and replied "It's a possibility".

        They then probed with would it be a good opportunity? He replied something like "it would be a good opportunity if he plays there, it's his favourite position to play"

        1. The Raging Bull
          10 years, 11 months ago

          ramsey flamini

          Campbell ozil Ox

          Giroud

          1. Rains of Castamere
            10 years, 11 months ago

            Or possibly:

            -----------Ox-----Flam--------
            Ramsey---Ozil---Campbell
            --------------Giroud------------

    3. Paulie Walnuts
      10 years, 11 months ago

      All very conclusive then

    4. twitstick
      10 years, 11 months ago

      Is giroud an option - nobody is mentioning him? Especially with Sanchez out and Theo not fit.
      What am I missing?

      Considering getting him in with Kane and lukaku with the intention of upgrading one to aguero when time is right.

      1. andy85wsm
        • Has Moderation Rights
        10 years, 11 months ago

        He's a good option. The main reason he's being overlooked is Kane, Vardy, Lukaku, and Ighalo are performing so well right now and take up most peoples 3 striker spots.

    5. Arteta
      10 years, 11 months ago

      Cheers! 🙂

    6. Adam West - Team Serbia for…
      10 years, 11 months ago

      Thanks

    7. The Hindu Monkey
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      10 years, 11 months ago

      flamini ramsey
      campbell ozil ox
      giroud

      it really is that simple

    8. EspanYOLO
      10 years, 11 months ago

      Am I the only person who thinks that Ozil will go missing now that Sanchez and Cazorla are injured?

      I just can't see them playing to the same level with arguably their 2 best players out injured..

      1. Donkey_Sanctuary
        10 years, 11 months ago

        I doubt he'll go missing. One of his best attributes this season has been taking responsibility and delivering when the team as a whole weren't doing a lot. In previous years he's only been at his best when the team has been on top form but this year he's often been the one to step up

  12. HP.
    10 years, 11 months ago

    Could Ramsey be a good option now that Alexis & Cazorla are out?

    1. El-Kloppico
      10 years, 11 months ago

      Wait that he hits some form before getting him in.

      1. The Raging Bull
        10 years, 11 months ago

        Ramsey hasn't needed form before. Beware.

  13. Viper
    10 years, 11 months ago

    Posted this the other night..

    I'm flying over to London tomorrow to see Arsenal. The only other three games I have been at in the Emirates..

    Arsenal 2-0 Southampton (Giroud brace)

    Arsenal 4-1 Newcastle (Giroud brace)

    Arsenal 4-1 Liverpool (Giroud goal) (Ozil also got a goal + assist in this one)

    If you have Giroud, armband him! 😉

    1. twitstick
      10 years, 11 months ago

      Nice. You live in Norwich?

      1. Costa's Counsellor
        10 years, 11 months ago

        Ha

      2. Viper
        10 years, 11 months ago

        Haha, indeed I don't.

        Ireland 😉

    2. how now brown cow
      10 years, 11 months ago

      If aguero is ruled out I'm considering a short term punt on the donkey, so work your magic!

      1. Viper
        10 years, 11 months ago

        Me too.

        He just loves my presence! 😉

  14. J0E
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • Has Moderation Rights
    10 years, 11 months ago

    New Community article

    What the fans are saying about Gwk 15's fixtures.

    http://www.fantasyfootballscout.co.uk/2015/12/04/what-the-fans-are-saying/

  15. Arteta
    10 years, 11 months ago

    12pm: Jose Mourinho (Chelsea), Roberto Martinez (Everton)

    12.45pm: Louis van Gaal (Manchester United), Manuel Pellegrini (Manchester City)

    1.15pm: Alan Pardew (Crystal Palace)

    2pm: Jurgen Klopp (Liverpool), Ronald Koeman (Southampton)

    2.30pm: Mark Hughes (Stoke)

    1. FPL Daniel
      10 years, 11 months ago

      Ok we got it, you'll be hulked 😉

      1. Arteta
        10 years, 11 months ago

        Pardon me, I just logged in. It was probably posted a few times before, but not all of us saw it 🙂

    2. Beavis
      10 years, 11 months ago

      Stickies!

      Thanks anyway.

      1. Arteta
        10 years, 11 months ago

        No problem!

  16. lasmons
    10 years, 11 months ago

    Butland
    Moreno - Alderw - Azpi
    Mane - Firmino - KDB - Ozil
    Vardy - Kane - Lukaku (C)

    Elliot - Alli - Cook - Souare

    Good to go?

    1. how now brown cow
      10 years, 11 months ago

      Yep

    2. Arteta
      10 years, 11 months ago

      G2G

  17. National Anthem
    10 years, 11 months ago

    Really can't decide on this one..
    Worth doing Ayew (1st sub) > Coutinho for -4 and bench Mahrez ?
    Got Firmino and Vardy starting

    1. how now brown cow
      10 years, 11 months ago

      Not for me

      1. National Anthem
        10 years, 11 months ago

        Am afraid of Liverpool beating NEW heavily and not having Cout could hurt.
        Would you do same transfer next week ?

        1. how now brown cow
          10 years, 11 months ago

          Possibly. Liverpool have a lot of attacking options and europa league next week.

          Might be some rotation.

          Would love to have one of the brazillians, but not sure on both.

          1. National Anthem
            10 years, 11 months ago

            Thanks, will probably hold until more news.

    2. Arteta
      10 years, 11 months ago

      I wouldn't do it.

  18. Snapes on a Plane
    10 years, 11 months ago

    Mahrez to Mane for a hit?
    Yay or nay?

    1. RustyBz
      10 years, 11 months ago

      No, Mahrez can bring a haul any game

    2. how now brown cow
      10 years, 11 months ago

      No

    3. Costa's Counsellor
      10 years, 11 months ago

      Arrest this person!

    4. Arteta
      10 years, 11 months ago

      No

  19. S.Kuqi
    10 years, 11 months ago

    Jonty did you get email from Fantasy Bet? Can't even find that big bucks league.

    1. J0E
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      10 years, 11 months ago

      I emailed them last night. Will keep you posted.

      1. S.Kuqi
        10 years, 11 months ago

        Ok. Thanks.

  20. Beavis
    10 years, 11 months ago

    Someone pick my captain for me please....spoilt for choice!

    A: Ozil (SUN)
    B: Coutinho (new)
    C: Vardy (swa)
    D: Lukaku (CPL)
    E: Ighalo (NOR)

    1. S.Kuqi
      10 years, 11 months ago

      Kane

      1. S.Kuqi
        10 years, 11 months ago

        seriously. Coutinho if declared fit

    2. lasmons
      10 years, 11 months ago

      D for me.

    3. how now brown cow
      10 years, 11 months ago

      A

    4. Costa's Counsellor
      10 years, 11 months ago

      Coutinho if fit and nailed on to play and guaranteed a hat-trick.

    5. Arteta
      10 years, 11 months ago

      If Coutinho is fit I'm probably gonna give him a chance. At the moment my captain is Lukaku.

      1. Beavis
        10 years, 11 months ago

        Cheers all - very low expectations of Newcastle I see!

    6. Cradders
      10 years, 11 months ago

      Why is everyone overlooking Ighalo for captaincy?? I'd say between D + E IMO

  21. Forget Special, I am the ON…
    10 years, 11 months ago

    Any news on Aguero guys?

    1. how now brown cow
      10 years, 11 months ago

      Later...... see presser times above.

    2. Costa's Counsellor
      10 years, 11 months ago

      Ask again after 12:45.

      Currently he has a poorly woorly footy woot.

    3. Forget Special, I am the ON…
      10 years, 11 months ago

      Cheers guys ... will check again after 12:45

  22. My little Bony
    10 years, 11 months ago

    GTG?
    Dont like Mahrez on bench at all but think my other 4 mids have better fixtures and I have Vardy for Lei cover? thoughts?

    Butland

    Moreno VVD Toby

    KDB Willian Mane(c) Ozil

    Vardy Aguero Lakuku

    Bench: Hennessy, Mahrez, Ward Staylor

    1. Stats Don\'t Lie
      10 years, 11 months ago

      I'd bench willian

  23. Johan Queef
    10 years, 11 months ago

    Benching dilemma - please help.

    DDG (Hennessey)

    Kolarov, Moreno, Monreal (Dier, Francis)

    Ozil, Barkley, KDB, Mane (Mahrez)

    Vardy, Lukaku, Ighalo

    Shall I use my other FT to finally switch Francis for a better 5th defender and then play bench boost? Otherwise I'll be looking to bench Mahrez and that has really stung me before.

  24. Jam0sh
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    10 years, 11 months ago

    If fit. Thoughts about Aguero (C)?

    1. Greenbackbøøg…
      10 years, 11 months ago

      I'd prefer Kane/Lukaku

  25. Puyol Pants Up
    10 years, 11 months ago

    Norwich played: ARS, che, SWA, mci, WBA

    They only conceded 5 goals from these 5 games. Ighalo (C) worth the gamble?

    1. Eden Hazardous
      10 years, 11 months ago

      No....his stats are unsustainable ...I own him and he is a 'don't bench , don't captain' this week

      1. Still Unsure
        10 years, 11 months ago

        Why are they? People were saying that about Vardy 4/5 weeks ago.

        1. andy85wsm
          • Has Moderation Rights
          10 years, 11 months ago

          They actually weren't. Sure people were saying "he can't keep this up surely" etc but in terms of stats a few people posted and wrote articles showing that his conversion rate actually wasn't fantastic he was just having lots of shots which is more sustainable than say someone like Martial who was converting a lot but not getting many chances.

          1. Still Unsure
            10 years, 11 months ago

            That's fair. I guess I was refering more to stats in terms of returns, as opposed to deeper numbers.

            1. andy85wsm
              • Has Moderation Rights
              10 years, 11 months ago

              I'm hoping he can't keep it up much longer! 😉

              1. Still Unsure
                10 years, 11 months ago

                As an owner, I'm hoping he can 🙂

    1. Paulie Walnuts
      10 years, 11 months ago

      Dial up

      1. Taffer
        10 years, 11 months ago

        respect

  26. d1sable
    • Has Moderation Rights
    10 years, 11 months ago

    Dam I want Ramsey now. Stupid early transfers!

    1. Paulie Walnuts
      10 years, 11 months ago

      He could be very good if played centrally!

    2. andy85wsm
      • Has Moderation Rights
      10 years, 11 months ago

      It was one of the reasons I didn't want to necessarily bring Ozil in but in the end price changes were killing me.

      Have Ramsey in UFPL at least 🙂

    3. GreenWindmill
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      10 years, 11 months ago

      I briefly flirted with the idea but didn't follow through with it, he's a nice differential right now though.

    4. tokara
      10 years, 11 months ago

      why would u want him? is he playing no. 10?

      1. Paulie Walnuts
        10 years, 11 months ago

        number 16 🙂

    5. Adam West - Team Serbia for…
      10 years, 11 months ago

      I wanted to go back to the 3 4 3 and I have 4 mids with good fixtures so I got a cheapie in instead

    6. ​
      10 years, 11 months ago

      how come?

  27. Klip Klopp
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    10 years, 11 months ago

    Play Mahrez (Already Playing Vardy) or play a backline of Bellerin, Moreno, Kolarov and Toby?

  28. new article posted
    1. Eden Hazardous
      10 years, 11 months ago

      *hides in a corner*