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Pep sunk his teeth into our Gameweeks, while an old moggy took a chunk out of my partner’s arm, depriving me of my appearance on this week’s ScoutCast. I’m not sure which was more painful.

At the mercy of the local A&E, Jonty, Andy and Az became my other emergency service as they stepped up on this latest episode.

Inevitably, Guardiola’s Man City teamsheet dominates your questions and the ensuing chatter. Elsewhere the boys re-appraise Kane after his Wembley haul, revisit Liverpool with their fixtures about to swing and consider whether the heavy-hitting midfielders are poised for a renaissance ahead of Gameweek 10.

As far as I know, I’ve edited out all the “pussy” jokes.

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  1. drughi
    9 years, 14 days ago

    ritchie>richarlison for a hit, yay or nay ? will be priced out tomorrow

    1. Twisted Saltergater
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      9 years, 14 days ago

      definitely

    2. Bggz
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      9 years, 14 days ago

      think newcastle have a good run coming up

    3. Lyonnais
      9 years, 14 days ago

      Could be worth it over the next few weeks...

    4. Virgil Hilts
      9 years, 14 days ago

      I would if priced out, yes

    5. drughi
      9 years, 14 days ago

      cheers all

    6. Rik Waller
      9 years, 14 days ago

      Was in the same scenario myself and went for the transfer. Gotta live a little

    7. The Mighty One
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      9 years, 14 days ago

      Definitely do that.

    8. Positive vibes
      9 years, 14 days ago

      Yes, do it asap.

    9. Magic Hat
      9 years, 14 days ago

      Yay

  2. Lyonnais
    9 years, 14 days ago

    Some thoughts please on this one?

    Pope, Elliot
    Alonso, Davies, Cedric, Ward, Fernandez
    Salah, Silva, Choupo-Moting / Loftus-Cheek, Carroll
    Kane, Jesus, Vardy

    A) Davies ---> Otamendi
    B) Davies + Carroll/RLC ---> Daniels + Richarlison -4 (wouldn't play Daniels this week)
    C) Alonso + Carroll/RLC ---> Otamendi + Richarlison -4 (keeping Davies who is losing value)

    1. dunas_dog
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      9 years, 14 days ago

      B

      1. Lyonnais
        9 years, 14 days ago

        thanks!
        The strange thing about B is getting a player so close to a price drop 😀

    2. VFORVANDETA
      9 years, 14 days ago

      B

      1. Lyonnais
        9 years, 14 days ago

        thx!

  3. Team Cruel
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    9 years, 14 days ago

    Important message from the FPL stats guy:

    "Update 26th Oct 2017

    The first set of rule changes identified on the 13th Oct are now understood and coded. It has not been possible to identify all of the players impacted historically by this change so some surprise drops (or delayed rises) may occur over the new few weeks.

    A further set of rule changes has been confirmed. This is currently impacting Lukaku and Mkhitaryan. The changes should become clearer by the weekend."

    1. Virgil Hilts
      9 years, 14 days ago

      What about delayed drops?

      Daniels and Mee's fingertips must be sore hanging on to the ledge for so long.

      Lukaku must surely have been "delayed from dropping" as well this week?

  4. Too Mane Men
    9 years, 14 days ago

    I'm considering Lukaku + A.King > Coutinho + Calvert-Lewin/Niasse for a -4

    Current Team:

    Fabi - Elliot
    Cedric Jones Monreal Cresswell Mbemba
    Eriksen Silva Atsu Carroll A.King
    Kane Jesus Lukaku

    Good move

    Current OR: 94k

    1. Annie
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      9 years, 14 days ago

      why Cout over Salah?

      1. Too Mane Men
        9 years, 14 days ago

        More creative, less owned, better BPS and has set-pieces.

        1. Annie
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          9 years, 14 days ago

          I'm going Salah, for ownership reasons.

    2. Too Mane Men
      9 years, 14 days ago

      Maybe J.Ayew instead of the Everton strikers given the uncertainty and lack of form surrounding Merseyside.

  5. Positive vibes
    9 years, 14 days ago

    Morata or Salah for C? Why?
    Thanks, sorry repost cause need view for more people.

    1. NLB
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      9 years, 14 days ago

      Would be happy with either, but lean Salah for captain

      1. Sonny “The Hitman&rdq…
        9 years, 14 days ago

        This: Salah C... Morata VC

  6. NLB
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    9 years, 14 days ago

    Downgrading Davies to Dunk to raise some cash.

    For my second move (2 FTs):

    A. RLC to Richarlison or
    B. Sterling to Salah

    Elliot Fabs
    Davies Jones Cedric Wards Simpson
    Eriksen Silva Sterling RLC Carroll
    Kane Jesus Vardy

    Think I'm leaning A, what do you all think?

    1. TopMarx
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      9 years, 14 days ago

      yeah I'd be inclined to do A, but you have three City players so there's an argument to do Sterling. I'd do Carroll rather RLC to Richarlison.

    2. Geezer
      9 years, 14 days ago

      You don’t want Kiko instead? A from me on the second move

    3. Dugout
      9 years, 14 days ago

      Think I'd go A)

    4. VFORVANDETA
      9 years, 14 days ago

      A

    5. Sonny “The Hitman&rdq…
      9 years, 14 days ago

      A

    6. Positive vibes
      9 years, 14 days ago

      A.

    7. NLB
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      9 years, 14 days ago

      Wow A from everyone.

      Cheers all

  7. TorresMagic™
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • Has Moderation Rights
    9 years, 14 days ago

    Ideas on this bunch?

    Elliot Fab
    Luiz Davies Ward Otamendi Cedric
    Hazard Sterling Richo TC RLC
    Kane Jesus Vardy

    2 FTs, 0.1 in bank.

    Plan is to get Salah most likely.

    1. NLB
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      9 years, 14 days ago

      If you're set on Salah, how about:

      Davies to Duffy/Dunk
      Sterling to Salah

      1. Sonny “The Hitman&rdq…
        9 years, 14 days ago

        This but Haz to Salah

    2. Twisted Saltergater
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      9 years, 14 days ago

      I don't see how you can without selling Sterling or Vardy?

      1. TorresMagic™
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • Has Moderation Rights
        9 years, 14 days ago

        or Hazard. Need to workout who goes if I want Salah.

        1. Twisted Saltergater
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          9 years, 14 days ago

          Or Hazard, true. I'd only sell Hazard if you can turn Vardy into Morata, which doesn't look possible if you're getting Salah, so it's tricky.

          1. TorresMagic™
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • Has Moderation Rights
            9 years, 14 days ago

            I could for a -4 losing Davies/Luiz.

            1. Twisted Saltergater
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              9 years, 14 days ago

              so many possibilities 🙂

              1. TorresMagic™
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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                9 years, 14 days ago

                Yep. Maybe pressers will give a good guide.

    3. TheBusDriver
      9 years, 14 days ago

      Davies + Sterling -> Dunk + Salah

      or Hazard -> Salah

    4. Bggz
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      9 years, 14 days ago

      will you downgrade vardy to do that?

      1. TorresMagic™
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • Has Moderation Rights
        9 years, 14 days ago

        Vardy means -4
        Pretty much a 5m forward then.

        1. Bggz
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          9 years, 14 days ago

          Crouch for a hit!

          1. TorresMagic™
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • Has Moderation Rights
            9 years, 14 days ago

            *breaks laptop screen*

    5. Rainer
      9 years, 14 days ago

      Davies & Sterling -> Duffy/Dunk & Salah?

      1. TorresMagic™
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • Has Moderation Rights
        9 years, 14 days ago

        Likely plan although Sterling is scary to lose.

        1. TheBusDriver
          9 years, 14 days ago

          Yea, I actually think Sterling will start.

      2. Geezer
        9 years, 14 days ago

        This or Kiko instead of Brighton def

    6. lespaul
      9 years, 14 days ago

      Could just do haz out

      1. TorresMagic™
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • Has Moderation Rights
        9 years, 14 days ago

        Yeah, United coming up too.

    7. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      9 years, 14 days ago

      Cheers all. 🙂

    8. TopMarx
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      9 years, 14 days ago

      you'd know better than me what about a triple transfer downgrading players Davies/Cedric & Vardy to upgrade TC to Salah? I'd keep Sterling and Hazard.

      1. TorresMagic™
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • Has Moderation Rights
        9 years, 14 days ago

        That's on the cards. 3rd forward will be about 5m so more likely 442.

        1. TopMarx
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • Has Moderation Rights
          9 years, 14 days ago

          Looks like 442 will be the new 433. Vardy could do well this week however, so it's a tricky call.

          1. TorresMagic™
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • Has Moderation Rights
            9 years, 14 days ago

            Could get someone like Abraham along with Daniels for -8. Saves a future transfer so not sure.

    9. J ⚒ Gimme ur Mané
      9 years, 14 days ago

      Davies to kiko
      Sterling to Salah?

    10. Johqvist
      9 years, 14 days ago

      I'm doing Davies and Sterling to Duffy and Salah (C).

      1. TorresMagic™
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • Has Moderation Rights
        9 years, 14 days ago

        Seems very popular.

  8. Dugout
    9 years, 14 days ago

    1) Kane (C)
    2) Silva (C)
    3) Erikson -> Salah (C) (-4)
    4) Kolasinac (C)

    1. VFORVANDETA
      9 years, 14 days ago

      2

    2. yakirh
      9 years, 14 days ago

      3 or 4 IMO

    3. Dugout
      9 years, 14 days ago

      Thanks.

    4. Positive vibes
      9 years, 14 days ago

      3 imo.

  9. DA Minnion (Former great)
    9 years, 14 days ago

    Aguero possibly rested
    Kane possibly injured.
    Morata possibly useless
    Salah captain it is.
    Let's do this.

    1. TheBusDriver
      9 years, 14 days ago

      Aguero will start. Kane will start. Morata will start but get 1 point. Salah will get 13 points.

      1. TheBusDriver
        9 years, 14 days ago

        Aguero won't start.

      2. Rik Waller
        9 years, 14 days ago

        Do we assume "I think..." in front of all those statements?

    2. Bggz
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      9 years, 14 days ago

      couts for me.
      the Kane news makes VC a tough one, dont really want to put it on city or kane now, utd are out, even erikson is a doubt

  10. Annie
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    9 years, 14 days ago

    I'm considering Gross to Richarlison for a hit; latter more explosive, feel like I've lucked out on Gross, ownership among rivals. Crazy?

    1. Rainer
      9 years, 14 days ago

      Wouldn't sell Gross for a hit this week.

  11. TheBusDriver
    9 years, 14 days ago

    Elliot
    Otamendi Cedric Ward
    Silva Sterling Richarlison RLC
    Kane Lukaku Vardy

    Fabianski, Davies, Moting, Mbemba. 2 FTs and 2.3m in the bank.

    A) Moting + Davies -> Salah + Dunk (Start them instead of Cedric and RLC/Vardy)
    B) Mbemba + Sterling -> Dunk + Salah (Bench Cedric)
    C) Sterling -> Salah
    D) Save

    1. Annie
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      9 years, 14 days ago

      C

    2. VFORVANDETA
      9 years, 14 days ago

      C

    3. TheBusDriver
      9 years, 14 days ago

      Can someone say A please? 😥

    4. DA Minnion (Former great)
      9 years, 14 days ago

      A .

    5. Old Wulfrunian
      9 years, 14 days ago

      Moting+Davies->Salah+Dunk?

  12. pakornk
    9 years, 14 days ago

    Hazard to Ozil?

    1. CloudSky
      9 years, 14 days ago

      Not for me.

  13. ⚽️ Dingo ⚽️
    9 years, 14 days ago

    'Catnap' - F-ing LOL!

  14. marquinhos
    9 years, 14 days ago

    Eriksen to Richarlison on a FT?

    1. VFORVANDETA
      9 years, 14 days ago

      No.

    2. Bggz
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      9 years, 14 days ago

      erm 8-/

  15. CloudSky
    9 years, 14 days ago

    Down to this two:

    A: Duffy
    B: Kiko

    Help appreciated.

    1. VFORVANDETA
      9 years, 14 days ago

      Duffy

    2. NLB
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      9 years, 14 days ago

      Dunk over Duffy for an extra 0.1

      1. The Mighty One
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        9 years, 14 days ago

        This too.

    3. The Mighty One
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      9 years, 14 days ago

      (I wrote Keeko and it autocorrected to Jerking. Scratch that.)

      Kiko.

  16. TheBusDriver
    9 years, 14 days ago

    Why does no one think Sterling will start?

    1. Twisted Saltergater
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      9 years, 14 days ago

      Craig Noone?

      1. Twisted Saltergater
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        9 years, 14 days ago

        Sterling's fine btw, 0 mins last weekend, 120 mins on Tuesday. Fine for another 90 mins on Sat and on the bench vs Napoli.

        Pep does seem to be giving players a 4 or 5 game run then benching them for an entire game.

    2. Bggz
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      9 years, 14 days ago

      as if anyone on this site has any idea whatsoever

    3. Ibracadabra
      9 years, 14 days ago

      I think he is likely to start but am still selling for Salah (for free) as long term don't want to deal with the rotation headache and have Jesus anyway (not selling yet based on Aguero 120mins played) who I hope will participate in the points if he plays.

    4. VFORVANDETA
      9 years, 14 days ago

      Played full time in Cup.

    5. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      9 years, 14 days ago

      Team news does.

      1. TheBusDriver
        9 years, 14 days ago

        Oh dear. Bad news!

  17. Drogba Legend
    9 years, 14 days ago

    Elliot (fabianski)
    Jones - Azpi - Cresswell (Naughton - Hunemeier)
    Salah - Hazard - KDB (TC)
    Joselu - Kane - Jesus

    Already went David Silva to Salah for me FT.
    0.0 ITB
    Worth transferring out Cresswell to Duffy/Dunk/Ward/Mee for a hit?

    Salah/KDB/Hazard/Jesus/Kane Captain?

    1. VFORVANDETA
      9 years, 14 days ago

      KDB

      1. Drogba Legend
        9 years, 14 days ago

        That was my initial thought because I feel Pool struggle against the lower sides who sit back and whom they can't break down

        1. Drogba Legend
          9 years, 14 days ago

          Really wish I would have gone Diouf/Abraham over Joselu when I WC'd and had to bring in a 5.5 striker.. :/

          1. VFORVANDETA
            9 years, 14 days ago

            Look gtg this.No need to take hits.

    2. Twisted Saltergater
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      9 years, 14 days ago

      Looks like you're triple captaining KdB. Probably not a bad move 😉

      I'd captain Salah, Jesus or Kane of those. Probably in that order.

      1. VFORVANDETA
        9 years, 14 days ago

        Tim Caroll i think 😀

        1. VFORVANDETA
          9 years, 14 days ago

          Tom*

          1. VFORVANDETA
            9 years, 14 days ago

            Haha. 😎

      2. Drogba Legend
        9 years, 14 days ago

        Might just leave the C on Kane for the rest of the season

        1. Twisted Saltergater
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          9 years, 14 days ago

          That's what my entire ML seems to be doing...

          1. Drogba Legend
            9 years, 14 days ago

            Honestly after MU its not a bad option..Could play a 4-5-1 and Kane (C) the rest of the season haha

            1. Twisted Saltergater
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              9 years, 14 days ago

              Yeah, I'm really shooting myself in the foot by not having him.

  18. Gerci
    9 years, 14 days ago

    Elliot - Fabianski
    Otamendi - Lascelles - Kolasinac - Davies - Naughton
    Salah - Sterling - D. Silva - Ritchie - Groß
    Calvert-Lewin - Lukaku - Kane

    2 FT 0.2 ITB
    How to get Richarlison in? Downgrading Kolasinac and sell Ritchie?

    1. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      9 years, 14 days ago

      Could lose Davies. Kola has a great fixture but you'll want to sell soon.

      1. Gerci
        9 years, 14 days ago

        Who would be your replacement?

        1. TorresMagic™
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • Has Moderation Rights
          9 years, 14 days ago

          Any of the cheaper watchlist picks.
          Burnley, Brighton, Daniels for example. Could even get Jones if you wanted.

  19. The Mighty One
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    9 years, 14 days ago

    Let me please bounce one off ya, mates:

    A. Alonso, RLC, Choupo

    B. Moreno, Zaha, Hazard

    Thanks all!

    1. Ibracadabra
      9 years, 14 days ago

      Joking right? B costs twice as much.

    2. VFORVANDETA
      9 years, 14 days ago

      Not fair Chopo vs Hazard.

    3. The Mighty One
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      9 years, 14 days ago

      Yikes! I swapped the Palace guys! Sorry.

      This...
      A. Alonso, Zaha, Choupo
      Vs
      B. Moreno, RLC, Hazard

      1. adam28193
        9 years, 14 days ago

        probably A mate

  20. Nigawan
    9 years, 14 days ago

    Anyone captaining VARDY with me this weekend ?? Who is the ideal captain choice this week ?

    1. Garth Marenghi
      9 years, 14 days ago

      I’m hesitant, Everton new manager will probably play defensive.

    2. The Mighty One
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      9 years, 14 days ago

      Salah for me.

    3. Virgil Hilts
      9 years, 14 days ago

      If I had a one off free hit for captain, I'd go Sanchez.

      I don't own him, and tend not to trust Arsenal these days, but as a one off, if you own him, you should captain him.

      1. Nigawan
        9 years, 14 days ago

        i dont have thou.

        i have aguero, salah, kane though

  21. N00B
    9 years, 14 days ago

    What do you think about Lanzini ? I know West Ham are bad but he had 2 assists vs Spurs yesterday and he has a nice record vs Palace: 4 goals in last 4 games vs Palace.

    1. Sonny “The Hitman&rdq…
      9 years, 14 days ago

      Good player but I am waiting on West Ham form

    2. The Mighty One
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      9 years, 14 days ago

      Fine but not ahead of Richarl, Choupo, Zaha, RLC, etc.

  22. Alan_T
    9 years, 14 days ago

    Calum Wilson back and in the radar? Just 5.9

    1. Sonny “The Hitman&rdq…
      9 years, 14 days ago

      Wait and see... not big on sub10 mill forwards presently

    2. Virgil Hilts
      9 years, 14 days ago

      Good to see him back. Wait before buying though.

  23. Sonny “The Hitman&rdq…
    9 years, 14 days ago

    Which to you like mates?
    1) Davies to Daffy (4 bonus points to 0 for Dunk so far)
    2) Davies to Dunk and save .1

  24. Old Wulfrunian
    9 years, 14 days ago

    Someone else who thinks that Ritchie is a very decent pick?Newcastle has form,favourable fixtures coming up+he is on pens.

    1. Garth Marenghi
      9 years, 14 days ago

      For similar money prefer richarlison

    2. VFORVANDETA
      9 years, 14 days ago

      He's decent pick for that price.Just hope pens are coming soon.

  25. Garth Marenghi
    9 years, 14 days ago

    Elliot or DeGea this week?

    1. VFORVANDETA
      9 years, 14 days ago

      DeGea

    2. Old Wulfrunian
      9 years, 14 days ago

      Tough.Elliot.

  26. adam28193
    9 years, 14 days ago

    man utd v spurs predictions?

    1. Twisted Saltergater
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      9 years, 14 days ago

      0 - 0

    2. Rogue Todd
      9 years, 14 days ago

      1.4 - 1.1

    3. VFORVANDETA
      9 years, 14 days ago

      1-1

    4. Sonny “The Hitman&rdq…
      9 years, 14 days ago

      0-0

  27. Drogba Legend
    9 years, 14 days ago

    Cresswell going to start this weekend or should I take a hit and get him out for Ward/Duffy/Mee/Dunk/Kiko long term?

    1. FC Hakkebøf
      9 years, 14 days ago

      Think he will start

    2. Sonny “The Hitman&rdq…
      9 years, 14 days ago

      He is not dropping and I think he will start as they failed without him... but if you have a FT... any of those 5 are nailed on more

      1. Drogba Legend
        9 years, 14 days ago

        Already used my FT David Silva > Salah

        Cheers guys

  28. FC Hakkebøf
    9 years, 14 days ago

    Need to free up funds for defence

    A) Jesus to firmino
    B) Sterling to richarlison
    C) Other

    City rotation is really nagging me! (And prolly everyone else)

    Team:

    Elliot (krul)
    Jones TAA Cameron (Naughton Mbemba)
    Eriksen Salah (C) Sterling RLC (Caroll)
    Kane Aguero Jesus

  29. AYLD28
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    9 years, 14 days ago

    Really want hazard to explode this weekend. So many people doubt the guy and I personally think he’s as good of an option as Morata right now.

    3 weeks ago no, but Haz has looked very lively

  30. TheBusDriver
    9 years, 14 days ago

    3-1