[sbu_large_image] Scout Picks
1 March 2016 1876 comments
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It’s time for the Gameweek 28 Scout Picks this Tuesday afternoon as the hectic schedule shows little sign of letting up. We keep faith in a trio of Foxes for Leicester’s King Power clash with West Brom, whilst Stoke and Arsenal supply us with a pair of players apiece ahead of home encounters against Newcastle and Swansea.

We call upon Jack Butland as Stoke prepare for a Britannia head-to-head with Newcastle on Wednesday evening. Despite Ryan Shawcross being ruled out again, the Potters look a decent shout to register a clean sheet against a Magpies outfit that have scored a mere seven times on their travels thus far – fewer than any other side.

Christian Fuchs continues in our three-man defence after racking up a nine-point haul at home to Norwich on Saturday. Leicester seek a seventh straight shut-out in front of their own fans this time around and bearing in mind that visitors West Brom have netted once in their last three on the road, the Foxes will be full of confidence.

A trip to Carrow Road affords Chelsea’s Branislav Ivanovic the chance to maintain his fine form. The Serbian has averaged 6.09 points per appearance since the departure of Jose Mourinho, with a 10-point haul at Southampton his third double-figure return over that period.

We’re backing Hector Bellerin to torment Swansea at the Emirates as Arsenal look to get their title bid back on track. The Gunners have conceded just twice in five in front of their own fans and if Francesco Guidolin sticks with his midfield diamond, the Spaniard could be afford plenty of freedom down the flanks tomorrow night.

Marko Arnautovic retains his spot in our starting XI after bagging a weekend brace at home to Villa. The Austrian faces Newcastle in front of his own fans this time around and will fancy his chances of getting amongst the goals again, given that the Magpies boast the second-worst away defence and have lost five successive road trips.

Sunderland playmaker Wahbi Khazri gets the nod at home to a struggling Palace side that’s picked up one point in their last eight league matches. The Tunisia international bagged 19 points against Liverpool and United before blanking at West Ham on Saturday and looks vital to the Wearsiders’ prospects of bagging a much-needed win that could potentially see them climb out of the bottom three.

A goal and assist against United on Sunday ensures that Mesut Ozil remains our Arsenal midfielder of choice for the home clash against Swansea. Given that the Welsh side have managed just one clean sheet on their travels all season, the Gunners’ playmaker has a strong chance of racking up a third double-figure haul in four on Wednesday night.

Riyad Mahrez is called upon for Leicester’s match with West Brom. With Chris Brunt ruled out and Jonny Evans a doubt, the Algerian could be up against James Chester on the flank at the King Power, boosting his chances of getting back amongst the points after a couple of recent blanks against Arsenal and Norwich.

An assist at home to Norwich maintained Jamie Vardy’s outstanding home record this season. The Leicester top scorer has earned points in 11 of his 13 King Power appearances and now welcomes a Baggies backline that’s managed just one clean sheet in their last eight on the road.

Everton’s trip to Villa affords Romelu Lukaku a chance to get back amongst the points. The Belgian bagged a brace against the midlands outfit back in Gameweek 13 and will be looking for more of the same, given that Remi Garde’s side shipped six goals to Liverpool in their last home match.

Despite an energy-sapping Wembley final against Liverpool, we’re drafting in Sergio Aguero for City’s trip to Anfield. The Argentine has netted in each of his last three road trips and provided the assist for Fernandinho’s opener against the Merseysiders on Sunday. Seven strikes in as many Gameweeks highlights Aguero’s league form and with Liverpool still nursing worries at the back, he could be amongst the goals yet again.

We hand Guillermo Valera a Scout Picks debut on the bench as United welcome Watford to Old Trafford. The Hornets have failed to score in five of their last seven now and with Quique Sanchez Flores looking to clinch survival, the young right-back looks a decent enabler at 4.2.

With Guus Hiddink mulling over the idea of resting Diego Costa for one of the next two matches, Willian comes in for Chelsea’s clash with Norwich. Like Ivanovic, he has been one of the main beneficiaries of Mourinho’s departure, averaging 5.9 ppg over the subsequent 11 fixtures.

Jermain Defoe is our final pick for Sunderland’s clash with Palace. With Khazri pulling the strings, he could be on course to add to his ten-goal haul against a backline that looks incapable of keeping out their opponents right now.

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  1. Zh0u
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 5 hours ago

    Third in my ML right now...1st & 2nd without Arnie, I'm (c)-ING him...it's do or die. Wish me luck. 😀

    1. Zh0u
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 5 hours ago

      Opps, first. 😀

      1. Woy of the Wovers
        • 15 Years
        10 years, 5 hours ago

        Well, 61st

        1. Zh0u
          • 11 Years
          10 years, 5 hours ago

          First in page I mean.

  2. Jafooli
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 5 hours ago

    Play VvD (bou) or Francis (SOT)?

    1. JogaSemmedo
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 5 hours ago

      VVD

    2. Too Mane Men
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 5 hours ago

      VvD

      Saints attacking potential is about to start kicking in again I think and Bournemouth can be shocking at the back. Plus, any attacking output from Francis is doubtful given Saints current defensive form.

      1. Jafooli
        • 14 Years
        10 years, 5 hours ago

        Cheers both, useful stuff...

  3. Whats the Mata?
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 5 hours ago

    Who to bench?
    Payet or Alli or Kane?

    1. gaurava1216
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 5 hours ago

      NOT KANE

      1. TheSteel
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        10 years, 5 hours ago

        +1

    2. Grand Thibauto
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 5 hours ago

      Payet

    3. BENOIT
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 5 hours ago

      Alli

      1. NATSTER
        • 15 Years
        10 years, 5 hours ago

        Alli

  4. Lyonnais
    • 13 Years
    10 years, 5 hours ago

    Schmeichel
    Bellerin, Ivanovic, Alderweireld
    Özil, Payet, Mahrez, Alli
    Aguero, Kane, Vardy

    Hennessey | Wollscheid, Gosling, Muniesa

    2 FT, 3.7 ITB

    This GW: Muniesa ---> Williams
    Next GW: Bellerin, Payet, Gosling ---> 4.7 def., Silva, Sigurdsson -4

    Good moves ?

    1. Too Mane Men
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 5 hours ago

      You not playing Wolly this week? I'd consider him over Toby.

      Good transfers next week though. I agree.

      1. Lyonnais
        • 13 Years
        10 years, 5 hours ago

        I'm still undecided. Toby's high ownership and goal threat is putting me off a bit.

        1. Too Mane Men
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 11 Years
          10 years, 5 hours ago

          Good point. Could be horrid if he does bring the points in. Tricky one.

    2. Pat Bonner
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 5 hours ago

      Looks good. I am considering similar moves if I save this week. Though tempted to do Ali to eriksen now which would mean not getting silva, what do u think?

      1. Lyonnais
        • 13 Years
        10 years, 5 hours ago

        I think that's a bit of a sideway move. I would keep Alli, he still offers great value and I've been burned by Eriksen in the past.

        1. Pat Bonner
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 14 Years
          10 years, 5 hours ago

          Yeah think that's the right move and 2ft means I can mix up my team for next gw

  5. Doolittle
    • 13 Years
    10 years, 5 hours ago

    Would you rather have Wijnaldum or Siggy for this week only?

    1. Milner4eva
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 5 hours ago

      Wijn

      1. Doolittle
        • 13 Years
        10 years, 5 hours ago

        Cheers.

    2. Grand Thibauto
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 5 hours ago

      Wijnaldum for this week. But siggy upto 30 is crucial

      1. Doolittle
        • 13 Years
        10 years, 5 hours ago

        Yeah I would make the switch next week if not this.

    3. Reedy
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 5 hours ago

      Siggy due to form, plus you know he'll play the full game.

      1. Doolittle
        • 13 Years
        10 years, 5 hours ago

        Thanks Reedy.

        1. Reedy
          • 15 Years
          10 years, 5 hours ago

          No problem - actually that half-game last time out was unusual for Wij. Not sure why that was.

          1. Doolittle
            • 13 Years
            10 years, 5 hours ago

            Yeah, slightly concerned he'll be dropped as it's an away game. I'd be benching him/Siggy anyway probably, just in case Alli doesn't feature.

    4. Pat Bonner
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 5 hours ago

      Wijn

    5. Arteta
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 5 hours ago

      Wijnaldum for this week.

    6. Doolittle
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 5 hours ago

      Thanks all.

  6. Ibracadabra´s Spell
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 5 hours ago

    A) Johnson to VVD (play him)
    B) Johnson to Daniels (play him)
    C) Play Toby and save FT

    A, B or C?

    1. Lyonnais
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 5 hours ago

      C

    2. Too Mane Men
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 5 hours ago

      C

    3. JogaSemmedo
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 5 hours ago

      C (unless you need GW30 players then A)

    4. Arteta
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 5 hours ago

      C

    5. Ibracadabra´s Spell
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 5 hours ago

      Ok, thank you all. 🙂

      But why C?

  7. gaurava1216
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 5 hours ago

    My predictions today and tomorrow:

    Villa vs Everton (lukaku anytime scorer)
    B'mouth Vs S'hampton (shampton win or draw)
    Leicter Vs Wba ( Leicter win)
    Norwich vs Chelsea (chelsea to win by over 1.5 goals)
    S'land vs Palace (both teams to score)
    Arsenal Vs swansea (arsenal to win by over 1.5 goals)
    Stoke vs Newcastle (both teams to score)
    wham vs Spurs (over 2.5 goals)
    Liverpool vs city (man city win)
    Man u vs Watford (man u win)

    Lovely little acca

  8. JogaSemmedo
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 5 hours ago

    I have Targett, which should I do?

    A) Dawson to Company
    B) Dawson to VVD

    1. Lyonnais
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 5 hours ago

      A

  9. AverageJoe
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 5 hours ago

    Bench Payet or Alli?

    1. JogaSemmedo
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 5 hours ago

      Ali

    2. Yankee Toffee
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 5 hours ago

      Alli

    3. Doolittle
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 5 hours ago

      Alli.

  10. Tmel
    • 15 Years
    10 years, 5 hours ago

    Who's more nailed to start between Cedric & Targett this week?

    1. Yankee Toffee
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 5 hours ago

      http://www.fantasyfootballscout.co.uk/team-news/

      FFS thinks both will start.

    2. Too Mane Men
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 5 hours ago

      Cedric, but there is always the severe threat of Maya Yoshida taking his place when fixtures are grouped as there are currently.

  11. Ha.
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 5 hours ago

    No Barkley in scout picks? Transfer made 😀

    1. Gideons Rolling Another One
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 5 hours ago

      This

    2. Yankee Toffee
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 5 hours ago

      Strange that.

    3. BENOIT
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 5 hours ago

      Apart from the home game with Newcastle, Barkley hasn't scored since GW14.

      1. Ha.
        • 10 Years
        10 years, 5 hours ago

        Two words; Aston Villa.

  12. ZULU23
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 5 hours ago

    Is it Simpson to Fuchs waisted transfer? I really want Fuchs in my team for the rest of the season... Also, I m not sure that Simson is still nailed... He was a weakest spot of the Foxes defence....

    1. Kered
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 5 hours ago

      Simpson has been apart of all the games where they got CS..not sure how he is weakest. It's not a smart move, but if you want to do it go for it

  13. Rodgers's CHARACTER
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 5 hours ago

    a)buy arnie for antonio this week
    B)buy Sigurdsson for antonio next week

    1. Lyonnais
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 5 hours ago

      B

    2. gaurava1216
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 5 hours ago

      B (swan have a lovely run thereafater)

    3. Doolittle
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 5 hours ago

      B

    4. Arteta
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 5 hours ago

      B

  14. davidlab
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 5 hours ago

    Butland
    Simpson, Daniels, Bellerin
    Mahrez, Arnie, Ozil (vc), Payet
    Vardy (c), Aguero, Kane

    Bench : Alli / Targett / Aldeweireld

    2 FT, 4.6M itb

    A/ Upgrade Simpson to Fuchs
    B/ Anticipate the next GW and do Alli to Siggy
    C/ Other

    A, B or C ? Thanks!

  15. Live Lad
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 5 hours ago

    (C)osta risky? If rested, he will be for the whole match? Please help.

    1. Shrimp On The Barb
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 5 hours ago

      Could be rested

  16. Shrimp On The Barb
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 5 hours ago

    I'm going Aguero (c). Liverpool aren't the best defensively, had a few good chances at the weekend, had an assist and should have had at least 1 more. On pens aswell. Not every day Aguero is a differential as a captain.

    1. Grand Thibauto
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 5 hours ago

      But played 120 mins just two days ago. Ihenacho may even sub him at one point. They wouldnt want to risk any injury, right?

      1. Shrimp On The Barb
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 5 hours ago

        Fairly important match for them, reckon they'd play together if anything.

      2. Grand Thibauto
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 5 hours ago

        Agreed but, Aguero is crucial for the rest of the season as well.

        1. BENOIT
          • 10 Years
          10 years, 5 hours ago

          Pell said they need to win to be in the title race Aguero will get decent minutes.

  17. Chinu
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 5 hours ago

    Start Payet or Alli?

    1. Ha.
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 5 hours ago

      Payet

    2. Yankee Toffee
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 5 hours ago

      Payet for me

    3. Arteta
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 5 hours ago

      Payet

  18. Irish Madridista ⭐
    • 15 Years
    10 years, 5 hours ago

    Payet -> Khazri.

    Talk to me.

    1. Irish Madridista ⭐
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 5 hours ago

      I'd captain Khazri.

      1. Milner4eva
        • 13 Years
        10 years, 5 hours ago

        Well defo don't do it then :p

      2. TorresMagic™
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 16 Years
        10 years, 5 hours ago

        No brainer then

        1. Irish Madridista ⭐
          • 15 Years
          10 years, 5 hours ago

          Makes it almost obvious.. 😉

    2. Milner4eva
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 5 hours ago

      Gw30

    3. Odikostar
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 5 hours ago

      i'm considerating this :O

    4. Lateriser 12
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 5 hours ago

      Much rather Silva

    5. Reedy
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 5 hours ago

      I like it 🙂

    6. Ponduskongen
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      10 years, 5 hours ago

      Depends on how well prepared you are to GW 30 since he dont play then....

    7. Ha.
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 5 hours ago

      Hello, my name is Khazri. Please pick me.

      No, do not. For I, Payet, will score.

      Yes but I'm playing Palace.

      Fair point.

      1. Irish Madridista ⭐
        • 15 Years
        10 years, 5 hours ago

        I like your thinking, planning, logic, etc.

  19. Prison Mike
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 5 hours ago

    Play Daniels or Wolly ?

    1. Yankee Toffee
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 5 hours ago

      Tough one. 50/50. Daniels I guess due to attacking

    2. Too Mane Men
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 5 hours ago

      Too tough to call really. Daniels but only because he has penalties and assist potential.

  20. Milner4eva
    • 13 Years
    10 years, 5 hours ago

    Is Ayew much worse of an option than Siggy?

    1. VS10_
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 5 hours ago

      Sigurdsson more involved, on free kicks and pens.

    2. Odikostar
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 5 hours ago

      pens

    3. Eric Banternaaa
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 5 hours ago

      Ayew more points over the season, Ayew 0.3 cheaper.
      However since new manager came in has not scored or assisted unlike Siggy who has 2 10point hauls.

    4. Odikostar
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 5 hours ago

      doit

    5. Hooky
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 5 hours ago

      Ayew playing much deeper and wider of late. Siggy looks the only Swans midfielder worth getting.

    6. Too Mane Men
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 5 hours ago

      I have Ayew and it is killing me inside. Going to keep the faith next week and swap them if he doesn't return.

  21. Ponduskongen
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 16 Years
    10 years, 5 hours ago

    Butland
    Koscielny Alderweireld Fuchs
    Payet Mahrez Özil Sánchez
    Agüero Vardy Kane

    Subs: McCarthy Alli Targett van Dijk

    2FT - 0,1B

    Just dont see any good transfers this week, want give Sanchez one more week.
    Maybe i should drop Payet to prepare for GW30?

  22. Eric Banternaaa
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 5 hours ago

    Butland
    Bellerin | Jags | Huth
    Payet | Barkley | Ozil | Mahrez
    Vardy | Kane | Kun

    McCarthy | Bertrand | Ali | Dier

    0.1ITB 2FT

    Need to use a transfer.
    Plan on doing Bellerin > Kompany next GW.

    Any ideas would be appreciated..?

    1. Eric Banternaaa
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 5 hours ago

      Payet > Siggy?

  23. Grand Thibauto
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 5 hours ago

    Play Butland or Gomes. Expecting 2 from both anyway.

    1. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 16 Years
      10 years, 5 hours ago

      Butland

    2. Chinu
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 5 hours ago

      Butland

    3. Yankee Toffee
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 5 hours ago

      Rutland

    4. Bobby_Baggio
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 5 hours ago

      Butters

    5. Grand Thibauto
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 5 hours ago

      Oops. typed Butland. Its is Hennesey

      1. Grand Thibauto
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 5 hours ago

        It*

    6. Odikostar
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 5 hours ago

      butland

  24. Lateriser 12
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 5 hours ago

    @Kuqi, team is linked. My profile has my team ID.

  25. Bobby_Baggio
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 5 hours ago

    Which one to start ?

    Fonte
    Cresswell
    Williams

    1. VS10_
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 5 hours ago

      F

    2. Ha.
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 5 hours ago

      Fonte

    3. Psycho
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 5 hours ago

      Fonte.

    4. Bobby_Baggio
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 5 hours ago

      Cheers you 3

    5. aapoman
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 5 hours ago

      easy fonte

      1. Bobby_Baggio
        • 14 Years
        10 years, 5 hours ago

        cheers matey

    6. Arteta
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 5 hours ago

      Fonte

  26. Psycho
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 5 hours ago

    Butland
    Bellerin - VVD - Simpson
    Alli - Payet - Mahrez - Ozil
    Aguero(C) - Kane - Vardy

    Hennessey. Gosling, Alderweireld, Moreno

    1 FT & £1.8m ITB. (SS: https://i.gyazo.com/4646ea04c48987090ac2f96251463446.png)

    What would you have done? Payet to Silva or Siggy?
    Which chip would you use if you have em all available. I need to win this round because i'm meeting the league leader in my H2h-league. Its win or die for me. (https://i.gyazo.com/798f9255a00cd6ff065841f984a72b98.png)

    1. aapoman
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 5 hours ago

      save

      1. Psycho
        • 10 Years
        10 years, 5 hours ago

        Do you agree with the XI and which chip would you used?

    2. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 16 Years
      10 years, 5 hours ago

      If overall rank isn't important, use the chip that will get you the most points.

      1. Psycho
        • 10 Years
        10 years, 5 hours ago

        I just need to win this. What chip do you think wil get me the most points? And would you do any transfers?

  27. Shaw must go on
    • 13 Years
    10 years, 5 hours ago

    hi everyone...good luck for this gw to All...

    I need some advice...just 2 short questions:

    Play Alli or Lingaard and captain Vardy or aguero??

    On Alli and vardy at the moment....thanks in avance for any help!!!

  28. aapoman
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 5 hours ago

    Looking fine?

    Butland
    Bellerin, Alderweireld, Wollscheid
    Özil, Willian, Mahrez, Khazri
    Aguero, Kane, Vardy (c)

    Hennesey; Bort-Jack, Alli, Francis

    1. Ponduskongen
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      10 years, 5 hours ago

      Yes!

  29. nkhoughton
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 5 hours ago

    Butland or Forster to Start?

    1. Yankee Toffee
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 5 hours ago

      Butt

  30. Danno - Emre Canada
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 5 hours ago

    Play Ivan or VVD?

    1. Yankee Toffee
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 5 hours ago

      Ivan

    2. Bobby_Baggio
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 5 hours ago

      Ivan for sure

      1. Danno - Emre Canada
        • 10 Years
        10 years, 5 hours ago

        Cheers, just needed a bit of reassurance, done!