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Careering out of the international break at speed, the ScoutCast returns in anticipation of a turning point in our seasons.

We’ve been chattering for several weeks on the much anticipated “fixture swing”, and now we’re all set to put ourselves at its mercy.

What does it mean for our Fantasy line-ups?

In truth, with multiple transfers and Wildcards at our disposal, Jonty, Andy, Luke and myself started this latest episode still seeking our own answers. Over almost 90 minutes and with your community questions providing the steer, we do our best to reach some conclusions.

We weigh up Manchester United exit plans, Liverpool’s blunted attack and Jamie Vardy’s recuperation techniques, before previewing Gameweek 8 in the usual hap-hazard style.

This ScoutCast was first beamed live via our YouTube channel on Tuesday night. Be sure to subscribe to get notice of future live episodes.

If you’re a traditional type, you can acquire the mp3 audio version via this link on the first player below, or take in the full visual experience via the second player below.

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

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  1. Reiko
    9 years, 20 days ago

    Team GTG for the GW? 0.6 in the bank

    Fabianski
    Azpi Davies Bellerin Cedric
    Salah Silva Sterling Ritchie
    Kane Lukaku

    Subs: Elliot Mbemba RLC 4.5

    1. Flynny
      9 years, 20 days ago

      That's nice

    2. Urchin
      9 years, 20 days ago

      Good team....
      Still preserving your WC?

      1. Reiko
        9 years, 20 days ago

        No. Used it in GW5

    3. Pranav Santhosh
      9 years, 20 days ago

      Gtg

  2. Flynny
    9 years, 20 days ago

    Morning...bit nervous about Jesus game time....please can someone help me to fill in the gaps with this wildcard??

    Fab elliot
    Azpi bavies jones ward wimmer
    Xxx xxx Silva rlc carroll
    Kane xxx vardy

    A...hazard Richarlison jesus
    B....hazard richarlison laca
    C...coutinho sterling laca

    Will get morata when fit..

    Thanks

    1. Old Gregg
      9 years, 20 days ago

      A for me.

    2. Old Gregg
      9 years, 20 days ago

      or C with Jesus. Not sure on prices.

      1. Flynny
        9 years, 20 days ago

        Cheers.....0.1 short of c.

        Think I'll stick with a pending what pep says....

  3. Friday's Press Conferences
    Arteta
    9 years, 20 days ago

    Today's press conferences

    8:30 - Stoke
    9:00 - Bournemouth
    11:30 - Crystal Palace
    12:30 - Tottenham
    13:00 - Liverpool, Everton, Brighton
    13:15 - Chelsea
    13:30 - Man City, Man Utd, Newcastle, Southampton

    1. Annie
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      9 years, 20 days ago

      Thanks Ozil

    2. Karan_G14
      9 years, 20 days ago

      Always assisting. Cheers mate! 😀

      Can’t wait for Spurs, Chesle & City!

      1. ⚽️ Dingo ⚽️
        9 years, 20 days ago

        Comment of the day!

        1. RAFA THE GAFFA
          9 years, 20 days ago

          This!! 😀

    3. Eze Really?
      9 years, 20 days ago

      Cheers

    4. Eden ACCOUNT CLOSED
      9 years, 20 days ago

      Mark Hughes the early bird

    5. Eden ACCOUNT CLOSED
      9 years, 20 days ago

      13:30 - Kun reveal

      1. FPL Virgin
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        9 years, 20 days ago

        Pep can be cagey with his injury news.

        1. Eden ACCOUNT CLOSED
          9 years, 20 days ago

          Agreed but someone let Kun loose on Twitter yesterday right 😉 self-declaration of fitness

    6. Oven Glover
      9 years, 20 days ago

      Always appreciated! Cheers

    7. FPL Virgin
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      9 years, 20 days ago

      Ozil. What a legend. 🙂

    8. ⚽️ Dingo ⚽️
      9 years, 20 days ago

      5.5hrs....fml....

    9. Delhidynamo
      9 years, 20 days ago

      Some late fireworks today

    10. KAPTAIN KANE SERVES THE PAI…
      9 years, 20 days ago

      Cheers Ozil, much appreciated. 13:30 to hear how Aguero is doing

    11. CL4PTRAP
      9 years, 20 days ago

      Cheers

    12. kysersosa
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      9 years, 20 days ago

      Thanks. I want to hear at 13.30 'Kim is back in training, but won't be ready for Saturday'!

      1. kysersosa
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        9 years, 20 days ago

        *Kun

    13. Samurai Blue
      9 years, 20 days ago

      Cheers Oezil.

    14. FC Lackless [BALEGIUM]
      9 years, 20 days ago

      cheers Ozil

  4. steven8991
    9 years, 20 days ago

    A. Ward + Eriksen (have Kane)
    B. Otamendi + Salah (have Jesus Sterling)

    1. Blue&White85
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      9 years, 20 days ago

      B I think.

    2. Runaway
      9 years, 20 days ago

      B

  5. built_this_city
    9 years, 20 days ago

    fplstatistics had morata at -107.5 earlier, now hes at -91.4.
    Make up your mind guys.

    1. Karan_G14
      9 years, 20 days ago

      Will fall tonight unless he’s declared fit.

    2. lespaul
      9 years, 20 days ago

      They keep fudging the numbers

    3. Guru Mediation
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      9 years, 20 days ago

      They don't have the exact algorithm as it's kept secret. The numbers are therefore a guide. Note also that wildcard transfers don't affect the price rises/falls, and fplstats has no way of tracking which transfers are wc and which are not.
      It's very accurate outside of highly active wildcard weeks

      1. djpete
        9 years, 20 days ago

        Plus it's predicting his second price change where the parameters are different to the first...

  6. Chilavert
    9 years, 20 days ago

    Hello guys.

    A lot of issue need to be addressed. What should I prioritise first?

    Foster-Elliot
    Kola-Cedric-Zanka-Suttner-Long
    Salah-Alli-Willian-Ritchie-T.Carroll
    Kane-Lukaku-Chicharito
    2FT, 0.4 ITB

    Thinking of downgrading Alli next week but not sure what to do this week?
    Maybe Ritchie and Kola to Stones n Richarlison if both are not fit and WC next week?

    1. Evasivo
      9 years, 20 days ago

      Willian Chica to Mata Vardy?

  7. Evasivo
    9 years, 20 days ago

    Thoughts on where to improve this WC team guys?

    Ryan Elliott
    Monreal Davies Ward Fernández Mbemba
    Eriksen Coutinho Silva RLC Carroll
    Kane Jesus Vardy

    £0.1ITB

    1. Mini Mane Mo
      9 years, 20 days ago

      Too many Spurs with tough fixtures coming

      1. Evasivo
        9 years, 20 days ago

        I almost agree, my only problem is trying to choose out of 3 Spurs all of which are highest scoring for their position

        1. Legomané
          • Has Moderation Rights
          9 years, 20 days ago

          I'm keeping Bavies Erik and Kane on WC, no brainer with BOU ahead imo, and all are easily downgradable next week. You are allowed to make transfers in the weeks following a WC you know!!!

      2. G-Whizz
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • Has Moderation Rights
        9 years, 20 days ago

        Tough fixtures where? Their next 3 are Liverpool, Man U and Palace. Liverpool will leak a goal or two the way they play, Man U might be a stiffer test and then Palace.

        1. lespaul
          9 years, 20 days ago

          Then arsenal away

          1. G-Whizz
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • Has Moderation Rights
            9 years, 20 days ago

            You see Arsenal as a tough fixture? Seriously? Have you not seen their injury problems in defence?

            1. lespaul
              9 years, 20 days ago

              Mustafi only injury

              1. G-Whizz
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                • Has Moderation Rights
                9 years, 20 days ago

                Kolasinac a doubt, Koscielny won't play...

          2. G-Whizz
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • Has Moderation Rights
            9 years, 20 days ago

            Followed by WBA, lei, wat, STK, BRI, mci, bur, SOU
            Only toughie there is Man City tbh, maybe Leicester might test them the most after City in that lot and then you're in GW20.

            Far too much short-sightedness going on here and then the herd run with it imo.

    2. Hasselbaink Forever
      9 years, 20 days ago

      Nice team, maybe Stones over Monreal for me

  8. Demel
    9 years, 20 days ago

    To bring in Jesus for Morata I need to downgrade one of my starting defenders with my other transfer.

    Who would you lose?

    Bertrand - Jones - Trippier - Alonso

    Who would you pick as replacement?

    A) Cedric
    B) Cresswell
    C) Other

    1. grumpyman
      9 years, 20 days ago

      Morata is cheaper than Jesus why do you have to find funds?

      1. grumpyman
        9 years, 20 days ago

        Oops misread sorry. Cedric or Maguire!

        1. Demel
          9 years, 20 days ago

          Bertrand to Cedric?

    2. Evasivo
      9 years, 20 days ago

      Bertrand to Cedric imo

    3. Midlands Saint73
      9 years, 20 days ago

      Bertie to Cedric obvious move for me.

    4. Gregor
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      9 years, 20 days ago

      Have you got someone else's team linked to your profile??

      1. Demel
        9 years, 20 days ago

        Erm...

        1. Demel
          9 years, 20 days ago

          I don't think so.

          1. Gregor
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • Has Moderation Rights
            9 years, 20 days ago

            The team linked from last week doesn't have Morata and already has Cedric!

            1. Demel
              9 years, 20 days ago

              That's odd

              My team...

              Foster - Elliott
              Bertrand - Jones - Trippier - Alonso - Mbemba
              Eriksen - Silva - Ramsey - RLC - Carroll
              Kane - Morata - Vardy

              1. Gregor
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                • Has Moderation Rights
                9 years, 20 days ago

                I'd probably keep Morata if he's going to be back next week given the Aguero news.

  9. Numb
    9 years, 20 days ago

    The international break has been good to Aguero owners. He's only missed one GW and that was Chelsea away

    1. Karan_G14
      9 years, 20 days ago

      Doubt it he starts this week.

      1. Numb
        9 years, 20 days ago

        Maybe, although he seems to think he is. Or maybe 30 or so minutes to give Jesus a rest.

        1. Karan_G14
          9 years, 20 days ago

          30 mins seems more likely. I think there was another instance when he announced himself fit and dint start.

  10. FALCAO & MOU
    9 years, 20 days ago

    Alli rhymes with Hattie.

    1. ⚽️ Dingo ⚽️
      9 years, 20 days ago

      No it doesn't.

    2. Oven Glover
      9 years, 20 days ago

      Kun rhymes with fun

      1. We Will Klopp you
        9 years, 20 days ago

        Not if you pronounce it right

        1. Oven Glover
          9 years, 20 days ago

          How fun is that?

      2. G-Whizz
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • Has Moderation Rights
        9 years, 20 days ago

        No.
        Kun rhymes with soon

        1. Eden ACCOUNT CLOSED
          9 years, 20 days ago

          Racist

    3. Goat
      9 years, 20 days ago

      Kane rhymes with Brace

  11. Karan_G14
    9 years, 20 days ago

    How nailed is Keven Wimmer?

    Rotates well with Ward worth getting as 5th defender?

    Appreciate your thoughts! 🙂

    1. Numb
      9 years, 20 days ago

      The ScoutCast guys talked about that rotation but concluded that Wimmer is not nailed on. Think Shawcross is close to a return.

      1. Karan_G14
        9 years, 20 days ago

        Cheers mate!

        Barely any options rotate with Ward then.

        1. Numb
          9 years, 20 days ago

          Bit of a minefield with Zouma, Martins Indi and Shawcross competing

    2. Blue&White85
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      9 years, 20 days ago

      Hard to say because since he's been there they've had so many injuries. Hard to say what Hughes considers his strongest defence.

      1. Karan_G14
        9 years, 20 days ago

        Might just have to go with a Newcastle defender then.

    3. Johqvist
      9 years, 20 days ago

      I was totally set on rotation him with Ward but maybe that's a transfer waiting to happen. Would be great if Mbemba was nailed but who knows what's really happening with him?

  12. Eden ACCOUNT CLOSED
    9 years, 20 days ago

    WC .. Completed it mate 0.2itb

    Elliot Speroni (Might play?...Worth the extra 0.1 over Pereira)
    Alonso Bavies Cedric Martina 3.9
    Silva Sterling Choupa RLC Carrol
    Kane Kun Kaku

    1. Demel
      9 years, 20 days ago

      Nope. A 3.9m defender who will never play. Martina who will often not play. Davies who sometimes won't play.

      1. Eden ACCOUNT CLOSED
        9 years, 20 days ago

        lol thanks

      2. ⚽️ Dingo ⚽️
        9 years, 20 days ago

        Bad, bad defense.

        1. Eden ACCOUNT CLOSED
          9 years, 20 days ago

          Chelsea Spurs & Southampton have terrible defensive records, you're right

          1. ⚽️ Dingo ⚽️
            9 years, 20 days ago

            Martina and 3.9 (never heard of him, who does he play for)

    2. Midlands Saint73
      9 years, 20 days ago

      Kun won't play

      1. Oven Glover
        9 years, 20 days ago

        Thanks Pep!

    3. Karan_G14
      9 years, 20 days ago

      What makes you think Kun will start?

      1. Eden ACCOUNT CLOSED
        9 years, 20 days ago

        I don't per-se.....Just don't think Jesus will either! Kun's self-declaration of fitness of Twitter is enough for me

    4. Eze Really?
      9 years, 20 days ago

      Kun huge risk, could go down in price.
      Get Kun next week if the news is good.

      1. Eden ACCOUNT CLOSED
        9 years, 20 days ago

        The disappointment of Kun not starting is insignificant compared to when Jesus doesn't after the flights and 2* games this week 😉

        1. Eze Really?
          9 years, 20 days ago

          Not saying have Jesus. But either are horrible if 11.5 mil benched or have cameos

          1. Eden ACCOUNT CLOSED
            9 years, 20 days ago

            True story mate! I don't know what to do but having Jesus doesn't feel right

  13. FALCAO & MOU
    9 years, 20 days ago

    Aguero back, lol at Sterling and Jesus owners.

    1. Cok3y5murf
      9 years, 20 days ago

      Both going to be benched for Aguero?

      1. FALCAO & MOU
        9 years, 20 days ago

        Man City have game on 14, 18, 21, 25, 28, 2nd and 5th according to my time zone. They have Bernado, Yaya, Sane, Silva, De Bruyne, Jesus, Aguero, Sterling, Gundogan, Fernandinho for I don't know, 6 spots.

        1. Karan_G14
          9 years, 20 days ago

          They had these many games last 3 weeks also.

          1. FALCAO & MOU
            9 years, 20 days ago

            And we know how frustrating Jesus was, we also know many of their players were not fit for these games either through injury or suspension.

    2. ⚽️ Dingo ⚽️
      9 years, 20 days ago

      How do you know?

    3. FPL ZB
      • Has Moderation Rights
      9 years, 20 days ago

      Hasn’t sterling been starting when Kun starts anyway?

      1. We Will Klopp you
        9 years, 20 days ago

        This, got a brace last game with Kun starting, so...

        1. FALCAO & MOU
          9 years, 20 days ago

          I don't think Man City will be scoring 5 goals every game.

      2. Numb
        9 years, 20 days ago

        Sometimes

    4. Evasivo
      9 years, 20 days ago

      Troll

    5. Karan_G14
      9 years, 20 days ago

      Can see Kun on the bench this week. And also both can not be benched for him only one will.

  14. frenchfries
    9 years, 20 days ago

    WC team options

    Team 1 (3-4-3)
    Pope | Elliot
    Davies Monreal Ward | Clark Hünemeier
    Salah Silva Sterling Doucoure | TC
    Kane Lukaku Vardy

    Team 2 (4-3-3)
    Pope | Elliot
    Davies Monreal Ward Otamendi | Clark
    Hazard Sterling Choupo-M. | TC RLC
    Kane Lukaku Vardy

    Which looks better?

    1. Blue&White85
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      9 years, 20 days ago

      Don't fancy the double Burnley choice at the back.Go for Fabianski instead of Pope

      I like team 2 better.

      1. frenchfries
        9 years, 20 days ago

        I understand, im considering it. Its risky, but could pay off.

        Thanks.

        1. Blue&White85
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          9 years, 20 days ago

          Cool, good luck!

    2. French Gooner
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      9 years, 20 days ago

      why you keep kaku and not get jesus ?

      1. frenchfries
        9 years, 20 days ago

        7 goals 1 assist in 7 GW, playing 90 mins every game. Think he will keep his form, i have no reason to doubt him. Had Jesus, dont like the rotations and minutes for a player in that pricerange, but its just my opinion. Might play more now that aguero is out, but he will be back soon.

  15. Atimis
    9 years, 20 days ago

    Which one would you pick long term?
    Ota vs Luiz
    Or other?
    Cheers!

    1. Blue&White85
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      9 years, 20 days ago

      Tough call. Probably David Luiz, just. One thing to bear in mind with Otamendi is he is 2 yellows away from suspension. Always likely to be rotated too.

    2. RIDZ
      9 years, 20 days ago

      I'd go for Luiz if you have more money.

  16. Emp
    9 years, 20 days ago

    has kun been in full training or light training?

    1. Oven Glover
      9 years, 20 days ago

      Both

    2. Gregor
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      9 years, 20 days ago

      Back to full training yesterday it seems.

  17. Thunder Warrior
    9 years, 20 days ago

    Start Chupo, TC or Jones?

    1. Gregor
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      9 years, 20 days ago

      TC.

    2. Blue&White85
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      9 years, 20 days ago

      TC.

    3. Alan The Llama
      9 years, 20 days ago

      Jones, Mourinho will dull Liverpool into submission.

    4. Eden ACCOUNT CLOSED
      9 years, 20 days ago

      TC

  18. C_G
    9 years, 20 days ago

    am i gtg? no FTs 0.5 ITB

    Foster

    Cedric Naughton Kola Ward

    Sterling Salah Eriksen

    Chica Kane Kaku

    Elliot Carroll Atsu Mariappa

  19. French Gooner
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    9 years, 20 days ago

    Wild Carders - Lukaku -Keep or Sell ?

    1. Evasivo
      9 years, 20 days ago

      I sold 10 days ago

    2. FPL ZB
      • Has Moderation Rights
      9 years, 20 days ago

      Kept.

    3. Numb
      9 years, 20 days ago

      I'd want him next GW personally where everyone and their dog will be captaining him

  20. Eden ACCOUNT CLOSED
    9 years, 20 days ago

    Rangel & Pereira or Mbemba & Speroni (could start this week) - 0.2 difference but Mb & Sp unlikely to play

  21. seewhyaxe
    9 years, 20 days ago

    team 2

  22. ⚽️ Dingo ⚽️
    9 years, 20 days ago

    I actually think going without City might be a good idea. Too much risk around minutes.

    1. Freddo
      9 years, 20 days ago

      Say that ten times in a row and you might start believing it.

      Stoke are struggling with injuries at the back, so were Watford.

      Sometimes you're forced to roll the dice.

      1. ⚽️ Dingo ⚽️
        9 years, 20 days ago

        For me it's Silva or no one.

      2. Holmes
        9 years, 20 days ago

        We have to pick them for atleast 3-4 weeks, not just Stoke 😮

    2. Numb
      9 years, 20 days ago

      Dunno, Silva seems pretty nailed on. And Aguero once he's fit.

    3. Eden ACCOUNT CLOSED
      9 years, 20 days ago

      I'll take three front row tickets to the 6-0 every week show please

      1. ⚽️ Dingo ⚽️
        9 years, 20 days ago

        Haha

  23. Do I Not Like Orange
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    9 years, 20 days ago

    Noticed one of the fellas on the Scoutcast calling Cedric 'Ceeeedric'. Never considered that it might be pronounced this way. Have I been saying it wrong all this time?

  24. The Man Pastore
    9 years, 20 days ago

    I stuggle to decide who to bench out of :

    A) Jones (liv)
    B) Cedric (NEW)
    C) Naughton (HUD)
    D) Mee (WHU)
    E) TCarroll (HUD)
    F) Atsu (sou)

    Currently on CDF but not sure it is the right move. Any thoughts?

    1. Dave Bauer
      9 years, 20 days ago

      Carroll is easy choice to bench.

      Otherwise, very tough. Jones I think. And then flip a coin!

  25. Eden ACCOUNT CLOSED
    9 years, 20 days ago

    Even at 13:30 when Pep comes out and says "Sergio is ready", the haters will still say he's bluffing.

    1. ⚽️ Dingo ⚽️
      9 years, 20 days ago

      He never broke his ribs did he?

      1. Eden ACCOUNT CLOSED
        9 years, 20 days ago

        City site said injury mate not break

    2. Lone Wolf
      9 years, 20 days ago

      True. But that haters or realistic thinking ones assume that even if he is ready he may start on the bench and get about 30 mins

      1. Eden ACCOUNT CLOSED
        9 years, 20 days ago

        Agreed but a back to full training Kun is fresher than a two international games plus 16 hour flight Jesus......

  26. Lone Wolf
    9 years, 20 days ago

    Play one

    A) Jones vs Liv
    B) Choupo vs City

    1. Kushal
      9 years, 20 days ago

      JONES

    2. Ciro Di Marzio
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      9 years, 20 days ago

      A

  27. Kushal
    9 years, 20 days ago

    Team good to go?
    Pope elliot
    Luiz davies jones stones ward
    Hazard sterling (choupo)(caroll)(4.4)
    Kane jesus vardy

  28. Karan_G14
    9 years, 20 days ago

    Is Newcastle defender the best option to rotate with Burnley?

    No option at Stoke who is nailed.

    1. Numb
      9 years, 20 days ago

      Pieter and Zouma are

      Also, Cresswell.

      1. Karan_G14
        9 years, 20 days ago

        Too expensive. Budget is 4.5m. Should have mentioned that.

    2. Johqvist
      9 years, 20 days ago

      Was set in bringing Wimmer in but he might be a transfer waiting to happen.

      1. Legomané
        • Has Moderation Rights
        9 years, 20 days ago

        Seems to be 1st choice ATM.

        1. Johqvist
          9 years, 20 days ago

          I'm just afraid Shawcross, BMI and Zouma is ahead of him when all are fit. Might be worth the risk though.

  29. Dave Bauer
    9 years, 20 days ago

    Who do I bench this week?

    A Fernandez
    B Ward
    C Jones

    Blimey, it's Jones isn't it?

    1. Kushal
      9 years, 20 days ago

      A

    2. WVA
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      9 years, 20 days ago

      Yep Jones

  30. Ciro Di Marzio
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    9 years, 20 days ago

    Elliot
    Alonso • Davies • Kola • Jones
    Alli • Mkhi • Gross
    Kane • Vardy • Jesus
    Gomes • Carrol • RLC • Hune

    1ft 0.1itb

    Mkhi to
    A sterling
    B sane
    C silva
    D keep Mkhi and save ft

    1. Dave Bauer
      9 years, 20 days ago

      C if you're thinking long term. A/B if you fancy a punt that may or may not pay off.

    2. Begbie.
      9 years, 20 days ago

      A is a brilliant short term punt. C is the logical long term choice. I have both so can't help you there. What are you leaning towards?

    3. Ciro Di Marzio
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      9 years, 20 days ago

      Thanks for replies. My rank isn't very good so might take a risk with Sterling, see if I can catch up a bit.

    4. Legomané
      • Has Moderation Rights
      9 years, 20 days ago

      A here on WC. Will downgrade to Richarlison if it doesn't work out

    5. laveshp
      9 years, 20 days ago

      The arsenal defence are going to be in shambles. I would do a Kola - Otamendi switch instead since you already have Jesus 🙂