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Declared fit and available for selection, I make a return to the ScoutCast after a recent hiatus. I’m also chuffed to be welcomed back into the bosom of my own home, as the winter draws in and drives me from the Scout Hut at the end of the garden.

Warming my cockles alongside Jonty and Az, the three of us are treated to another ScoutCast Wildcard, as Andy joins us and throws his selection to the cynical lions.

We use that as inspiration to answer your community questions, pondering Andy’s all-powerful front three and wondering if overlooking a budget third striker is the optimum set-up.

Staying with strikers, Romelu Lukaku’s worrisome form comes under analysis ahead of his anticipated revival and, once again, we give Harry Kane oxygen to vent further frustration following his very latest Wembley Stadium stutter.

Manchester City’s weapon(s) of choice get(s) revised before we embark on the weekend preview to exorcise the international break and lay the groundwork for a Christmas schedule of epic proportions.

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. Legomané
    • Has Moderation Rights
    • 8 Years
    8 years, 8 months ago

    Pope
    Davies Jones Stones Ward
    Hazard(v) Eriksen Salah
    Kane(c) Jesus DCL

    (Elliot RCL Wimmer Carroll)
    _
    1FT 0.2ITB
    A. Save FT
    B. Defender switch (Daniels, Duffy, Moreno)
    C. B & Jesus > Lukaku (-4)

    1. Badger Badger Mushroom Mush…
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 8 months ago

      A

    2. Badger Badger Mushroom Mush…
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 8 months ago

      We have the exact same back 5

      1. Legomané
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 8 Years
        8 years, 8 months ago

        Was all set to lose Davies, but with Alderweireld out I'm expecting him at LB if not LWB...time to repay the dry weeks perhaps.
        Looking back at my history, I've taken a hit after every red arrow this season...time to buck that trend perhaps. Mind you, terrified of a Kaktrick!

    3. Kloppen Schloppen
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 8 months ago

      Save. Dont get Lukaku imo. Wait until seeing signs of life.

      1. Bggz
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 15 Years
        8 years, 8 months ago

        yeah dont get lukaku for a hit, the team isnt supplying him atm

  2. UnitedFan
    • 11 Years
    8 years, 8 months ago

    Best defence that rotates decently with Burnley? Not Stoke though.

    1. ⚽️ Dingo ⚽️
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 8 months ago

      Season ticker.

      1. UnitedFan
        • 11 Years
        8 years, 8 months ago

        Shit yes, thanks.

  3. Jam0sh
    • 14 Years
    8 years, 8 months ago

    Evening guys. What would you do with this lot?

    Pope
    Davies, Mee, Stones
    Alli, Silva, Choupo-Moting, Richarlison
    Kane, Jesus, Vardy

    subs: Elliott --- Dunk, Jones, Stephens --- 1.3 ITB, 1 FT

    A) Jesus -> Lukaku or Morata
    B) Davies -> Daniels/Moreno
    C) Vardy & Choupo-Moting -> Abraham & Salah (-4)

    1. Badger Badger Mushroom Mush…
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 8 months ago

      Wouldn’t do any of those moves

      1. Badger Badger Mushroom Mush…
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 8 months ago

        C looks ok but not for a -4.

        1. Jam0sh
          • 14 Years
          8 years, 8 months ago

          Well yes I kind of agree with you. However it would be somewhat restructuring move to get third big mid so could be justified

      2. Jam0sh
        • 14 Years
        8 years, 8 months ago

        Ok 😀 what then? Get rid of Jones?

        1. Badger Badger Mushroom Mush…
          • 9 Years
          8 years, 8 months ago

          Play Jones

          1. Badger Badger Mushroom Mush…
            • 9 Years
            8 years, 8 months ago

            Choupo-Moting 1st sub

            1. Jam0sh
              • 14 Years
              8 years, 8 months ago

              I'm definitely playing Choupo 🙂

          2. Jam0sh
            • 14 Years
            8 years, 8 months ago

            Could play him. I think he is out and on going injury problems make me want to get rid of him

            1. Badger Badger Mushroom Mush…
              • 9 Years
              8 years, 8 months ago

              Yes but he either plays or not at all. Start this week

    2. Jam0sh
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 8 months ago

      Or just save a FT? 😀

  4. MiguelAngel
    • 13 Years
    8 years, 8 months ago

    Does playing the Free Hit chip cancel out hits already taken?

    1. Totti
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 8 months ago

      yes

    2. Konig Luther
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 8 months ago

      yes

    3. We Will Klopp you
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 8 months ago

      Yes

  5. ⚽️ Dingo ⚽️
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 8 months ago

    WC good to go?

    DeGea (Elliot)
    Azpilicueta / Mee / Moreno / Dunk (Jones)
    Salah (vc) / Sane / Sterling / Richarlison (Loftus-Cheek)
    Kane (C) / Morata (Niasse)

    £.5 itb

    I think I'll stick with DeGea and Jones double. It's offers so much value and I have the bench to cover if Jones is out.

    Thoughts?

    1. Totti
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 8 months ago

      don't like sane and sterling
      sane is enough

      1. Badger Badger Mushroom Mush…
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 8 months ago

        Hmmmmm.

        What a load of tosh.

        1. Totti
          • 9 Years
          8 years, 8 months ago

          sorry?
          what do u mean?

          1. The Bandit
            • 15 Years
            8 years, 8 months ago

            Tosh = Nonsense

            1. Totti
              • 9 Years
              8 years, 8 months ago

              thanks but this is my opinion
              i see sane is enough
              don't like doubling players in the same line

    2. Badger Badger Mushroom Mush…
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 8 months ago

      Looks good.

      Hasn’t RLC broke his back?

      1. ⚽️ Dingo ⚽️
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 8 months ago

        A broken back? Serious?

        1. The Bandit
          • 15 Years
          8 years, 8 months ago

          No, muscle spasms

          1. Badger Badger Mushroom Mush…
            • 9 Years
            8 years, 8 months ago

            Ah my bad, just read that somewhere.

    3. UnitedFan
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 8 months ago

      GTG if you fancy two the two City mids. I'd go with jut one personally.

      1. ⚽️ Dingo ⚽️
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 8 months ago

        They offer so much value. I wish I could fit more in.

        1. UnitedFan
          • 11 Years
          8 years, 8 months ago

          Yes. I do understand the appeal and reward over the risk.

    4. shotgunnufc - MANIAC
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 8 months ago

      this is lovely, if I was WCing mine would look pretty much like this. maybe that’s not a good thing...

      1. ⚽️ Dingo ⚽️
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 8 months ago

        Thanks

    5. Majestic Chanka
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 8 months ago

      Looks goods to me unless you want to use that itb on a slight upgrade for RLC. Not sure who though so maybe best to keep itb.

      1. ⚽️ Dingo ⚽️
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 8 months ago

        Who to? I don't mind spending a little extra. Maybe Surman?

    6. Alex_thekid
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 8 months ago

      Same team as mine apart from it have
      Speroni instead of ddg
      Zaha " " Rlc
      Duffy " " Dunk

    7. Junior ⚽
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 8 months ago

      Same team apart from Lukaku over Morata and Jones to Daniels

  6. stat
    8 years, 8 months ago

    Fabianski

    Azpi - Mee - Kolasinac - Jones

    Sterling - Silva - Richarlison - Salah

    Morata - Kane

    Subs: RLC, Dunk, Abraham

    Thoughts on the order of my subs considering that my 1st sub will probably come on in place of Jones?

    1. Badger Badger Mushroom Mush…
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 8 months ago

      Hmmm I’d say Abraham first

    2. Matt Sk
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 8 months ago

      Abraham, RLC, Dunk, also would play Abraham ahead of Kola

      1. stat
        8 years, 8 months ago

        Kola and Abraham both have tough fixtures but Kola has been fantastic in home games

  7. Nicoson
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 8 months ago

    Hazard definetly starts saturday?

    1. Totti
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 8 months ago

      yes for sure

  8. Totti
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 8 months ago

    elliot
    kolasinac cresswell naughton
    eriksen sane salah groß
    kane aguero diouf

    1 FT and 0 ITB

    1) aguero to morata and kolasinac to jones (-4)
    2) aguero to lukaku and kolsinac to jones (-4)
    3) other suggestion

    1. VardysParty
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 8 months ago

      Just Kola to Jones

      1. Totti
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 8 months ago

        i doubt that aguero will start on saturday

        1. The Bandit
          • 15 Years
          8 years, 8 months ago

          Based on?

    2. Bggz
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      8 years, 8 months ago

      i wouldnt bring jones in this week or take out kun.

      save

  9. Erez Avni
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 8 months ago

    playing Foster or Elliot?

    1. Totti
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 8 months ago

      elliot
      looking for saves

  10. VardysParty
    • 8 Years
    8 years, 8 months ago

    Fabianski
    Azpi, Moreno, Ward
    Salah, Sterling, Richarlison, RLC
    Aguero (C), Kane, Morata

    Subs: Otamendi, Carroll, Nordfelt, Hunemeir

    1 FT and 0.4m ITB.

    Save FT or can you see something else?

  11. Cpt Crunch Scott talent
    • 12 Years
    8 years, 8 months ago

    Anyone know what time City and Utd hold their pressers?

  12. FPL Maldini
    • 11 Years
    8 years, 8 months ago

    Just realised that B.Silva is actually a RM and only really a threat to Sterling not Sane

    1. Spartac Mac
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 8 months ago

      I think the way City play he could operate on the left.

      But I think Sane has his spot pretty solidly. He's the only player in that City time with the pace + whip on the balls into the box.

    2. F4L
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 8 months ago

      Jesus is the threat to Sane

    3. GuyIncognito
      • 16 Years
      8 years, 8 months ago

      I'm so waiting to bring that man into my team if he looks like he'll take over from Sterling.

    4. Ludo
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 8 months ago

      Bernardo Silva starting on the right could also mean Sterling starting on the left of the 4-3-3, which is how City lined up in GW3 against Bournemouth.

      1. GuyIncognito
        • 16 Years
        8 years, 8 months ago

        Mendy played vs Bournemouth.

        1. The Bandit
          • 15 Years
          8 years, 8 months ago

          So did Bernardo and Sterling

        2. Ludo
          • 12 Years
          8 years, 8 months ago

          He did. He also played against Feyenoord and Watford, where Jesus started on the left, with Sane on the bench.

          The only game Sane hasn't started since Mendy's injury was Wolves in the League Cup, where it was Sterling, Jesus and Aguero, and City didn't score in 120 minutes.

          He's obviously important to the way they play, and first choice on the left. The games are about to start coming thick and fast, though, and City do have other options to play on the left in Sterling and Jesus.

  13. Rainer
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 8 months ago

    #AnnounceVVD

    1. F4L
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 8 months ago

      Announce Giminez or De Vrij more like

  14. Spartac Mac
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 8 months ago

    Not a fan of hits but....

    Been wanting to ditch Joselu and Cedric for a while, and have wanted to get Salah in.

    So for -8pts:

    Cedric > Moreno
    Cork > Salah
    Joselu > Niasse
    Aguero > Morata

    Thoughts?

    1. GuyIncognito
      • 16 Years
      8 years, 8 months ago

      Getting rid of Aguero for a massive hit, meh. Don't you have another way of bringing in Salah?

      1. Spartac Mac
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 8 months ago

        Hah it is daft I know.

        Silva + Sterling midfield...so one of them could go for Salah to come in.

        1. GuyIncognito
          • 16 Years
          8 years, 8 months ago

          Hmm, Salah is probably essential. Of those two I'd probably drop Sterling since I think his starting position is under threat, Bernardo Silva is actually really good at football. It is a gamble though. Silva's price will go up again next time he hauls.

    2. Badger Badger Mushroom Mush…
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 8 months ago

      Shocking. Please don’t do this.

    3. Bggz
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      8 years, 8 months ago

      not for -8. who will be on the field wihtout any changes ?

  15. Dr Dream
    • 13 Years
    8 years, 8 months ago

    @FPL Virgin....Your expensive problem has had only one attempt less than Kane and Aguero in the last four and is top for chances created. If ever there was a good problem to have it's him...

  16. F4L
    • 11 Years
    8 years, 8 months ago

    Hazard and Aguero or Sane and Kane?

    1. Dr Dream
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 8 months ago

      Second one because it has a captain choice. Aguero isn't quite that...sadly...

  17. Hansel
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    8 years, 8 months ago

    Want to do Foster -> Pope, although I have Otamendi, Jones (transfered him in earlier this GW) and Long who doesn't play in def.

    a) Foster to Pope (Also have Elliot)

    b) Otamendi -> Daniels

    c) both for -4

    1. Poor man's Igor Biscan
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 8 months ago

      I may well do a but for a free.

      I'm always wary of taking a hit for defensive move. Have to deliver a CS just to break even

    2. shotgunnufc - MANIAC
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 8 months ago

      A - keep ota he’ll be back next week for Huddersfield. but maybe option D - save FT
      moving gks around is a luxury move, could that FT be more useful anywhere else before you use it?

    3. Bggz
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      8 years, 8 months ago

      save. if Jones is out for any length of time youll want to do more in def next week and ota will be back

      1. Hansel
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 15 Years
        8 years, 8 months ago

        Thanks for input guys. Just did the transfer. If Jones is out also next week I just transfer him, happy with my front 8

  18. bellerWin
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 8 months ago

    Morata + Choupo + Daniels

    or

    Niasse + Hazard + Stones

    1. bellerWin
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 8 months ago

      A or B?

    2. Nigawan
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 8 months ago

      A duhhhh

  19. stat
    8 years, 8 months ago

    Order the following players in terms of how many points you think they'll score this GW:

    A) Kolasinac vs TOT
    B) Dunk vs STK
    C) Loftus-Cheek vs EVE
    D) Abraham vs bur

    1. vartshk
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 8 months ago

      2
      6
      2
      2

      1. stat
        8 years, 8 months ago

        I think I'll start Kolasinac and have Dunk as my 1st sub so he'll come on if Jones doesn't play.

        1. vartshk
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 8 Years
          8 years, 8 months ago

          best of luck

    2. asquishypotato
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 8 months ago

      1
      2
      2
      2-5

    3. Nigawan
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 8 months ago

      0
      6
      0
      2

  20. Poor man's Igor Biscan
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 8 months ago

    Foster > Pope as one of two FTs?

    Only thing stopping me is a Burnley double already owning Mee.

    Foster > Mee could be a £0.2m swing in a few hours

    1. Poor man's Igor Biscan
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 8 months ago

      *foster > pope obvs

      Thoughts appreciated

      1. Hansel
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 15 Years
        8 years, 8 months ago

        I'm considering it for my second FT. Also have Mee

    2. TallestJohn
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 8 months ago

      Burnley double is good value at this point, they're unlikely to be rotated much over the Christmas period. Good move.

    3. Jafalad
      • 16 Years
      8 years, 8 months ago

      Go for it. I am seriously considering trebling up on BUR in D.

    4. GuyIncognito
      • 16 Years
      8 years, 8 months ago

      This seems like one of the most obvious moves you'll make all season.

      1. Poor man's Igor Biscan
        • 10 Years
        8 years, 8 months ago

        Cheers all. Will make the move right now

    5. shotgunnufc - MANIAC
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 8 months ago

      I would definitely consider that move if your only planning on using 1 of your FTs this week
      i’ve rollled with double Burnley last few weeks and been loving it

  21. Ange Ball
    • 11 Years
    8 years, 8 months ago

    Just pressed the button on minus 8 let's hope it pays off. I have this feeling Firmino will punish me this game week.

    Moves- Sproni Daniels Morata IN
    Foster Kolasinac Firmino OUT

  22. vartshk
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    8 years, 8 months ago

    I have exact funds for Otamendi and Vardy --> Moreno and Morata for -4

    Morata looks like rising this morning and currently only have 2 playing defenders this week.

    Do it or not?

    1. Jafalad
      • 16 Years
      8 years, 8 months ago

      Do it. You will not lose anything by booting Otamendi and Morata looks the only striker worth having after Kane.

    2. asquishypotato
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 8 months ago

      Go for it

    3. Bggz
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      8 years, 8 months ago

      long term morata is a good option he'll make that -4 back

      what about a bmouth def rather than moreno?
      ota is capable of big hauls but bmouth are also a good med term option.

      1. vartshk
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        8 years, 8 months ago

        cheers - i think bmouth are a good shout but daniels would be my pick and dont have enough for him. francis at 4.4 looks good if they start keeping clean sheets, but until then its moreno for me.

  23. Sir Dave
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 8 months ago

    What's everyone's thoughts on Benteke? Roy suggested he could start, and at 2% ownership surely he is a huge differential especially with Palace's great fixture swing?

    1. Jafalad
      • 16 Years
      8 years, 8 months ago

      Not heavy enough. Next.

    2. GuyIncognito
      • 16 Years
      8 years, 8 months ago

      Wait and see for me.

    3. The Bandit
      • 15 Years
      8 years, 8 months ago

      521 minutes
      2,1,1,1,2,2
      Pass

    4. lugs
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 8 months ago

      he's scored plenty of goals every season that he's been in the Prem league so he has the pedigree to do well , and i'm sure Woy will play to his strengths , and he is now at a very reasonable price , so yeah i'd be willing to take a punt on him as my 3rd striker if i can find a way to fit him in

  24. Yozzer
    • 8 Years
    8 years, 8 months ago

    Evening folks !

    Fabs
    Kolasanic Davies Mee
    Salah RLC Sterling Ritchie
    Kun Kane Vardy

    Elliot Carrol Jones Mbemba

    Happy to take a rare hit towards team conditioning and ensure I don't play carrol if I can help it...ever

    A) Vardy kol --》 Moreno lukaku
    B) Ritchie mbemba -》charlison Gomez
    C ) Vardy Ritchie --》 Sane Murray
    D ) Vardy Davies --》 gomez morata

    Any views?

    1. vartshk
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 8 months ago

      Im doing something similar to D (vardy ota to moreno morata). Would have moved davies instead of ota but im 0.1 short to get morata then.

      1. Yozzer
        • 8 Years
        8 years, 8 months ago

        I'm .1 short for a couple of moves. So frustrating isn't it

    2. Jafalad
      • 16 Years
      8 years, 8 months ago

      I guess we are the only two people hanging on to Bavies.

      1. Yozzer
        • 8 Years
        8 years, 8 months ago

        I think he starts myself vs Arsenal as Rose still isn't 100% match sharp and we need that vs Arsenal but he's not a good option any more as I think Rose will always be top choice

  25. Cornholi0
    • 15 Years
    8 years, 8 months ago

    Jones and Jesus ----> Francis and Lukaku for -4?

    Yes/No

    1. Legomané
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 8 months ago

      Think I'm keeping

    2. Legomané
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 8 months ago

      Certainly not Francis...

  26. cjhewitt92
    • 12 Years
    8 years, 8 months ago

    Best spurs defender

    1. asquishypotato
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 8 months ago

      Vert, although without Alde it's a different game

      1. Yozzer
        • 8 Years
        8 years, 8 months ago

        This ^

  27. bennyp
    • 12 Years
    8 years, 8 months ago

    Hey lads, changes here?

    Fabianski - (Eliiot)
    Moreno - Azpi - Jones* - Mee - (Mbemba)
    Coutinho - RLC* - Silva - (Ritchie - Carroll)
    Kane - Aguero(c) - Vardy

    0ft & 2.0itb

    Vardy -> Morata?
    Other changes??

    Cheers!

    1. asquishypotato
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 8 months ago

      Good to go

      1. bennyp
        • 12 Years
        8 years, 8 months ago

        Not sold on Vardy to Morata?

    2. The Wizard of Ozil
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 8 months ago

      I'm considering Ritchie to Zaha..

      1. bennyp
        • 12 Years
        8 years, 8 months ago

        Hmm good shout. Already have RLC though.

  28. Gandalf
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    8 years, 8 months ago

    Duffy or Mee?

    Current defence is Azpi Ward Jones Davies Mbemba and am subbing out Davies to free up cash for a forward upgrade

    1. asquishypotato
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 8 months ago

      Mee, you know what you get with Burnley

    2. shotgunnufc - MANIAC
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 8 months ago

      mee all day long

      1. shotgunnufc - MANIAC
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        8 years, 8 months ago

        having said that see you already have ward, go Duffy then

    3. vartshk
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 8 months ago

      who is in goal? if you have pope id say duffy otherwise youre tripling up

      1. Gandalf
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 15 Years
        8 years, 8 months ago

        Thanks - Fabianski + Elliott so no doubling up there. Think having Ward already I’ll go for Duffy. Rotates well when fixtures turn nasty around Christmas for Burnley as a bonus

  29. estheblessed
    • 11 Years
    8 years, 8 months ago

    Captain:

    a) Kane (A - ARS)
    b) Lukaku (H - NEW)
    c) Salah (H - SOU)

    ?

    1. asquishypotato
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 8 months ago

      If you have him it has to be Lukaku

    2. bellerWin
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 8 months ago

      A for me

  30. Kazza_
    • 14 Years
    8 years, 8 months ago

    does anyone have an idea when FPL show videos will be up on prem league website?

    1. TorresMagic™
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 17 Years
      8 years, 8 months ago

      In the morning.

      1. Kazza_
        • 14 Years
        8 years, 8 months ago

        thanks TM you are a kind sir 🙂