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The Scoutcast team are reduced to a three-man line-up as Andy’s Azpilicueta-like run of appearances comes to end. Shifting to a new rural setting, he goes AWOL having been hamstrung by his “new” medieval internet connection.

That leaves myself, Jonty and Az to represent, as we struggle to muster our own bandwidth to meet the demands of an unexpected double Gameweek, landing right in the middle of the frantic festive spell.

That topic – and the strategy involving ScoutCast favourite Harry Kane – dominates your community questions and this 90-minute episode.

Elsewhere, we try to justify shunning Arsenal assets, choose the optimum routes into Watford’s fixtures and the Allardyce’s Everton revolution, before deciding if it’s time to bail on Manchester City’s attack.

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

  1. That Fantasy Guy
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    8 years, 3 months ago

    Last question from me this week I think.
    Sane and Elliot to...

    A. Sterling + Pickford
    B. Coutinho + Henessy ( I have Salah but wont have any city if B )

    Cheers

    1. FPLAdmiral
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 3 months ago

      B for me!

    2. frenchfries
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 3 months ago

      I like B, i have sterling but think he will get rotated alot in the coming weeks

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

      same conundrum. I think i will go Sane to Coutinho and in your case, B just edges it imo but i like Pickford honestly. City next 3 will be difficult anyway and with the rotations involved then it is best going Coutinho given his form and fixtures.

    4. V-2 Schneiderlin
      • 15 Years
      8 years, 3 months ago

      B for me too

    5. That Fantasy Guy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 3 months ago

      Cheers all!

  2. V-2 Schneiderlin
    • 15 Years
    8 years, 3 months ago

    Worth -4 to do this?:

    Davies to Sakho
    Brady to Ramsey
    Wilson to DCL

    1. frenchfries
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 3 months ago

      Cant see any worth the hit, unless you dont have full starting 11. Do just two of them?

      1. V-2 Schneiderlin
        • 15 Years
        8 years, 3 months ago

        due to finances need to do all 3

        1. frenchfries
          • 9 Years
          8 years, 3 months ago

          Ramsey cant wait until next gameweek? Who would you play if you had Brady on the bench this GW and got Ramsey next. But it can actually pay of, if its long term and you feel good about it, just do it, its only 4 points.

          1. V-2 Schneiderlin
            • 15 Years
            8 years, 3 months ago

            It's Carroll who comes in for Brady - not great

      2. V-2 Schneiderlin
        • 15 Years
        8 years, 3 months ago

        & unfortunately .1 short of doing Sakho and Richarlison only

        1. V-2 Schneiderlin
          • 15 Years
          8 years, 3 months ago

          Richarlison being a cheaper alternative to Ramsey

    2. bench boost for every gamew…
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 3 months ago

      it actually sound terrible but it might be smart moves as you get 3 players nailed on, or at least favoured (DCL) in for 3 we know will get rotated. Without seeing your team a sa whole i would be inclined to say yes

    3. V-2 Schneiderlin
      • 15 Years
      8 years, 3 months ago

      thanks all, think I'll do it

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

    Pope
    Kolasinac Daniels Ward Duffy
    Hazard Salah Sterling Zaha
    Kane Morata

    Elliot RLC Niasse Clark

    1 ft, 0.3itb

    Save FT?

    1. Stoic
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 3 months ago

      S

    2. bench boost for every gamew…
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 3 months ago

      save as you can let Daniels go after this one, , and you could leave it with one next week as you´ll get the chance of getting rid of Kane before City with two free transfers, if that´s in your thinking, that is.

      1. frenchfries
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 3 months ago

        Not sure on what to do with Kane yet, but might get rid and do Zaha->Coutinho if he keeps firing.

  4. Stoic
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 3 months ago

    Can't wait to transfer out Wilson and Daniels this week 🙂

  5. Partick Bateman
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 3 months ago

    Morning. GTG? 0 FT & 0.3 ITB.

    Foster
    Mustafi* Dunk Naughton
    Sterling Cho-Mo Hazard Salah(v) Richarlison
    Kane(c) Morata
    Subs: Elliot DCL Tomkins* Mee*

    1. Sickboy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      8 years, 3 months ago

      Looks good.

      What are your goalkeeping plans, as I currently have the same combination?

      1. Partick Bateman
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 3 months ago

        Currently considering Foster to Gomes and just forget about it for the next load of GWs. Even considering doubling up with Kiko. So running the Elliot risk.

        What you thinking?

        1. Sickboy
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 16 Years
          8 years, 3 months ago

          Apologies for the late reply.

          I’m actually considering Adrian as his fixtures after GW17 rotate perfectly with Fosters.

          Whether they get any points however is a different matter!

          1. Partick Bateman
            • 9 Years
            8 years, 3 months ago

            Well GW21 a bit sticky as Foster has Arsenal and WHU no game.

            But Gomes up to GW22 wouldn't need rotation. Either that or downgrade somewhere and get Courtois.

            1. Sickboy
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 16 Years
              8 years, 3 months ago

              Already have Femenia so double Watford might be a bit much for me.

              Also have 3 Chelsea so can’t get Courtois either.

              Will see how Palace & WBA look this weekend and make a decision.

              Good luck mate!

              1. Sickboy
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                • 16 Years
                8 years, 3 months ago

                *West Ham not Palace!

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

      Will Elliot play?

      1. GreenArrows
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 3 months ago

        I doubt it imo

      2. Partick Bateman
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 3 months ago

        Well, it would be nice to then not have to worry about that spot. But wouldn't play him this weekend anyway.

  6. Babit1967
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 3 months ago

    I keep switching between Kane and coutinho for captain

    Inform coutinho against a Sam Allardyce Everton who will be set up to defend
    Or Harry Kane struggling just now but against a stoke side who are not very good ????

    1. frenchfries
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 3 months ago

      Kane is the safe bet. Rested midweek, while Coutinho played the full 90 mins. Think there is a higher chance of Coutinho getting rested. There is also midweek games again next, so there will be rotations.

    2. bench boost for every gamew…
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 3 months ago

      actually think both are good options, as Everton wil suit Liverpool in two manners, they are slow at the back, young lad playng right back where Coutinho often operates, they are also slow going forward and that wil reduce LIverpool´s fear of counters, so to me this is a game where Liverpool have very good set up. Kane is doubtful in the sense that he has´nt delivered, but Stoke is genrous at the back and Spurs usually (last year) tend to have an upswing in form after CHL as they are probably the side most affected by this due to smaller squad than the other top teams. I have both and i consider both, currently sat on Kane and i think it will stay that way.

  7. Lecky Legs FC
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 3 months ago

    RP already did my transfers last Sunday and know the injury news of Mee & Mustafi's still gonna put them in just incase GTG this GW chaps?

    Pope
    Cahill Mee Mustafi
    Hazard (C) Ndidi Salah Sane
    Aguero Crouch Kane (VC)

    Subs: Elliot,Carroll,Dunk & Mariappa

    1. bench boost for every gamew…
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 3 months ago

      balancing here, i would suspect at least one of them plays, mostlikely Mee, but all of your three bench players will probably play (Carroll not entirely sure starter) and to me i would have played Dunk instead of Crouchie, Mariappa will probably play as well as Watford never seems to have all first team defender available at the same time. Worst case scenario is 10 players starting and Crouch sub points, so prob would have left it like it is, except the change Dunk-Crouch?

      1. Lecky Legs FC
        • 10 Years
        8 years, 3 months ago

        Yeah I was debating that gutted if both play though and I do the changes and then you know what happens no CS Dunk and Crouch gets assist points for a goal I'll probably get Dunk's pts if Mustafi is out anyway so will leave Crouch in just incase cheers for your feedback mate

  8. HD7
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 3 months ago

    Current team is:

    Fabianski
    Walker Mustafi Daniels
    Sterling Richarlison Salah Hazard RLC
    Kane(C) Morata

    Subs: Elliot, Mee, DCL, Mbemba

    I know its a little risky but:

    A) Sterling Mustafi to Coutinho and Femenia for -4
    B) Sterling Walker to Coutinho Christensen
    C) Save

    1. BERGKOP
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 3 months ago

      A

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

    -4 and take Jones or Moreno out? Was not intending to play them anyway....opinions?

    Also nervous about Mee and Silva...seems to be falling apart quickly

    Pope
    Daniels Mee Duffy
    Hazard (C) Salah Silva Richarlison
    DLC Kane Mortata

    Elliot RLC Moreno* Jones*

    0.8itb 0FT

    1. frenchfries
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 3 months ago

      Nah, save

    2. bench boost for every gamew…
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 3 months ago

      this i a classic wait for presser thing

      you could spare yourself many worries by waiting, they could be deemed fit and then your problems disappear. Jones is back in training as per José, Moreno is prob a stretch too far while Mee is prob ok, Silva could be anything form a Pep act to 2months anckle issue.

  10. Champions united
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 3 months ago

    whom 2 captain
    1)hazard
    2)kane
    3)morata
    4)salah

    1. Stoic
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 3 months ago

      Have all 4 plus Coutinho
      I am going for Kane (c)

    2. BERGKOP
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 3 months ago

      Captains poll is best en masse answer to this.

      Haz for me

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

      Own all 4, going Hazard

    4. Lecky Legs FC
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 3 months ago

      1

    5. Live Lad
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 3 months ago

      have all 4. Kane (c) for me

  11. GreenArrows
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 3 months ago

    Just read this:

    http://www.skysports.com/football/news/11095/11161054/will-jurgen-klopp-start-liverpools-fab-four-against-everton-leon-osman-and-danny-murphy-discuss

    Mohamed Salah, Sadio Mane, Philippe Coutinho and Roberto Firmino all may not start.......

    1. Old Man
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 3 months ago

      I think what you mean is

      Mohamed Salah, Sadio Mane, Philippe Coutinho and Roberto Firmino may not all start.......

      subtle difference

      1. GreenArrows
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 3 months ago

        Yes, that is what I meant 🙂

    2. Pino
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 3 months ago

      Its just 2 ex players discussing probable start up line. Their opinions count as much as ours. They play Everton at home, its a derby, with the exception of Mane the other 3 are inform. I say release the beast!

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

      It's the derby,ofcourse all four start.

    4. Gregor
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 16 Years
      8 years, 3 months ago

      According to Leon Osman!

    5. nonprophet
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 3 months ago

      Derby. They start

    6. bench boost for every gamew…
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 3 months ago

      as replied below i would´nt count much on this

      Klopp will anticipate Everton to sit, so to me that, including the derby thing, tells me that if any wil be rested it´s one of Mané or Salah but that is not very likely. It´s more likely that there wil be rotation vs West Brom imo. And a not to people in general, Liverpool played what is conceived by Klopp and the entire club the most important game of the season against Spartak and now they past that, rotation will of course happen but we don´t know yet in what extent, as now the league is first priority for a while. My guess is that "rest" from now will occur more like in 60 minutes appearences, or half an hour cameos,

  12. Rash
    • 8 Years
    8 years, 3 months ago

    How does ward sané rlc to Kenny coutinho groß -4 in a 352 look like for midweek gw? Or could just make the sané coutinho switch this week

    1. Digital-Real
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 3 months ago

      makes absolutely zero sense, Sane has Swansea next week and Ward has Stoke.

      1. Rash
        • 8 Years
        8 years, 3 months ago

        So you would rather have sané over coutinho based on current form?

    2. ljuta zena
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 3 months ago

      Need to show us rest of the team

      1. Rash
        • 8 Years
        8 years, 3 months ago

        DDG Elliot
        Christensen ward naughton mee kiko
        Salah sane richarlison hazard RLC
        Kane morata niasse

        1.4itb

        1. ljuta zena
          • 10 Years
          8 years, 3 months ago

          Just save

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

      Agree. Bad moves.

  13. The Left Duke #3
    • 11 Years
    8 years, 3 months ago

    Its work Christmas party for me tonight so need to set my team up tonight as I will no doubt miss the deadline in the morning nursing a hangover.

    Bench 2 DF's this GW only

    A) Otamendi (WH away)
    B) Daniels (CP away)
    C) Gomez (Eve home)
    D) Mee (Wat home)
    E) Kenny (Liv away)

    1. Norman Conquest
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 3 months ago

      b and e

    2. Abaddon_
      • 16 Years
      8 years, 3 months ago

      C and E
      Ota againt Mun not WH

      1. The Left Duke #3
        • 11 Years
        8 years, 3 months ago

        You're right, must have Che on the brain

  14. Eze Really?
    • 11 Years
    8 years, 3 months ago

    Can anyone remember Big Sam rotating sides. From what I can recall he tries to keep a standard 11 outside of injuries and excluding Europe which I can't remember him being involved in.

  15. zeepeee
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 3 months ago

    Best under 5.0 def for next few weeks?

    Currently looking at sakho, kiko, and lvp defenders

  16. Lumberjack
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 3 months ago

    Which of these for the starting 11:

    A - RLC (BOU)
    B - Abraham (WBA)

    Cheers!

    1. Gorbitz
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 3 months ago

      I have the same issue.. Really dont know.. A?

      1. Lumberjack
        • 10 Years
        8 years, 3 months ago

        Yeah tough one. I’m on A at the moment - looks to be playing better, and WBA looked better with the new man in charge last week.

    2. Daniel Exeter
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 3 months ago

      Abraham for me

    3. Lumberjack
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 3 months ago

      Looking at the odds, fixture difficulty is pretty much the same for both, but WBA are more likely to keep a clean sheet. Think I’ll stick with A..,I think...

  17. Jönny
    • 16 Years
    8 years, 3 months ago

    Very tempted to do Kane & Daniels -> Lacazette & Alonso.

    Seems mad to lose Kane before STK, BHA though..?

    1. Daniel Exeter
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 3 months ago

      It does seem odd - I probs wouldn't.
      Tho I am doing Jesus > Lacazette most probably.

      1. Jönny
        • 16 Years
        8 years, 3 months ago

        Seems a good move. Ta.

  18. fplking14
    • 11 Years
    8 years, 3 months ago

    Pope
    Duffy Mustafi Mee

  19. Gorbitz
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 3 months ago

    Play two this GW:

    A) Duffy (hud)
    B) Daniels (cry)
    C) Zeegelar (bur)
    D) RLC (BOU)
    E) Abraham (WBA)

    1. Daniel Exeter
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 3 months ago

      E C

      1. Gorbitz
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 3 months ago

        Thanks.
        I'll avoid B, so thats one less.
        I agree on E.
        But dont you think theres a chance of Brighton CS?

    2. Hotdogs
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 3 months ago

      C D

  20. Daniel Exeter
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    8 years, 3 months ago

    When I click the '>>' on the comments section to take me to that comment, nothing happens.
    Is it just me, or is it a known bug?

    1. Kane Toads
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 3 months ago

      Try logging on first. Google Chrome has probs.

    2. mir
      • 16 Years
      8 years, 3 months ago

      Had same problem some weeks back then I realised I wasn't logged into my account. Login and I bet it works.

    3. Daniel Exeter
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 3 months ago

      Ah ha! You're right, working after logging in - cheers guys!

  21. samaael
    • 15 Years
    8 years, 3 months ago

    rp

    Foster
    Moreno*/ Christensen/ Mee*/ Mustafi*
    Hazard (c)/ Salah/ Silva*/ Richarlison
    Kane/ Morata/

    Elliot*/ Daniels/ DCL/ Chalobah*

    Wow now Mee and Moreno are in doubt. Could be carnage for me this GW
    Taken a hit early because I would have gotten priced out of Hazard. Will barely make 11. Thinking of taking Free Hit Chip

    1. bench boost for every gamew…
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 3 months ago

      wait for presser, you could stil field eleven if only just one r two declared fit. Mee sounded just as something Dyche told to say he is a warrior, very likely to play imo. Moreno and Mustafi is more tricky, Mustafi was said by wenger to be close but not sure wether is Southampton or West Ham, and Klopp was optimistic about Moreno but to me it looked one week off, he has home treatment, whatever that means, i would say it´s not long term. Moreno is important as he has pace and stamina, but Klopp has both Robertson and Milner to deputise and he wouldn´t be afraid to use them if Moreno has the slightest form of injury. As per now i would not use Free hit, worst case i would take a hit if neither plays, can you afford christensen?

  22. Pino
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 3 months ago

    Im thinking of doing Sane to Couthino for -4. Reasoning:

    a) Couthino is close to hitting top form, Sanes form is decreasing.
    b) Couthino plays Everton home, Sane ManU away. its possible to get back the-4 already this GW.
    c) Sane is on 4 yellow cards. 1 more and he will get a ban.
    d) Liverpool has great fixtures during December.
    e) Couthino`s price is increasing, Sane`s falling.
    f) Liverpool looks in better form at the moment than City. The top 4 at Liverpool all hitting form which increases the probability for points.
    g) Couthino is taking corner kicks, free kicks and... penalties?

    1. DA Minnion (Former great)
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 3 months ago

      Yeah it's a no brainer for me.

    2. Fitzy.
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 3 months ago

      I'd be surprised if Coutinho doesn't outscore Sane by quite a few points over the next 6 weeks.

  23. Jam0sh
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    8 years, 3 months ago

    Which one would you play?

    A) Niasse
    B) Daniels

    1. Squashed
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 3 months ago

      a

    2. Hotdogs
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 3 months ago

      B

    3. Daniel Exeter
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 3 months ago

      Gotta be B I think, are we any wiser on if Big Sam will even play Niasse?

    4. DA Minnion (Former great)
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 3 months ago

      B for sure.

  24. Squashed
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 3 months ago

    last call.
    reasonable transfer?
    sane+kane to hazard +laca for a -4

    1. DA Minnion (Former great)
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 3 months ago

      Could come back to haunt you.

      1. Squashed
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 3 months ago

        kane? nah. hes on a sinking ship.

  25. jmcclory123
    • 12 Years
    8 years, 3 months ago

    I’m in some dire straights

    Mee* Jones* Davies Wimmer and Moreno*

    That’s my defence and I have one free transfer.

    S.O.S

    1. nonprophet
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 3 months ago

      Christensen.

    2. Eze Really?
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 3 months ago

      Moreno won't play.
      Mee 50/50
      Jones doubtful.
      Go Moreno to Gomez

      1. Squashed
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 3 months ago

        this. or to kiko

  26. ⚔★Vibudh★⚔
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 3 months ago

    Mee to Sakho on FT? If Mee does not play Tom Carroll comes on but if Sipva also doesnt play then no one comes on.
    Also I have Pope

  27. FPL Blow-In
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    8 years, 3 months ago

    Only just seen that Fernandez is ruled out until midweek and that Mee is a doubt. Was hoping to save my ft and now not sure..

    Court
    Cahill, Kiko, Mee*, Otamendi
    Salah, Sterling, Zaha
    Kane, Morata, Firminio

    Elliot, Chupo, Carroll, Fernandez*

    1ft .5 itb. Thoughts very much appreciated

    1. Eze Really?
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 3 months ago

      Chupo cover for Mee is fine.

      1. FPL Blow-In
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        8 years, 3 months ago

        Thanks

  28. The Left Duke #3
    • 11 Years
    8 years, 3 months ago

    Bench 2 DF's this GW only

    A) Otamendi (MU away)
    B) Daniels (CP away)
    C) Gomez (Eve home)
    D) Mee (Wat home)
    E) Kenny (Liv away)

  29. lasmons
    • 11 Years
    8 years, 3 months ago

    Courtois
    Christensen - Mee* - Moreno*
    Salah - KdB - Sane - Richarlison - RLC
    Morata - Kane(C)

    Elliot - Duffy - Daniels - Niasse

    0.0ITB - 1FT

    a> Save
    b> KdB + Christensen -> Hazard + Watford def (-4)
    c> Morata + Sane -> Firmino + Hazard (-4)
    d> Sane + Moreno -> Couthino + Watford def (-4)

    Appreciate your opinions!

    1. Old Man
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 3 months ago

      Daniels is the defender you ought to get rid of, not Christensen. Did you get him at 5.0? If so then KDB+Daniels to Haz+Zeeg???

    2. Old Man
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 3 months ago

      Or maybe change Courtois+KDB?

      1. lasmons
        • 11 Years
        8 years, 3 months ago

        Yup, already have 3 Chelsea, so have to get rid of one of them to get in Hazard. Thanks.

  30. Kodap
    • 8 Years
    8 years, 3 months ago

    Am I G2G?

    Courtois (Elliot)

    Otamendi - Kolasinac - Vertonghen (Mee, Bruno)

    Salah (vc) - Sane - Richarlison - Ramsey (RLC)

    Kane (c) - Morata - Calvert Lewin