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The Community Round-Up

The international break has given the Fantasy Football Scout community plenty of time to consider how to go about tackling the season run in.

Our community writers have considered when best to use a Wildcard to make the most of the final sets of fixtures, while chip strategy, as well as the optimum players to target, were among the issues covered in our Hot Topic discussions.

We find further insight into the merits of key double Gameweek candidates in our Members table round-up.

The Community Articles

The latest chip strategy to be covered by the community writers is that of deploying a Wildcard in Gameweek 33.

Kimaras’ article argues that the extra information available to those who use it then, rather than ahead of this weekend, could be invaluable.

Elsewhere, Hutch_James has been gathering the thoughts of ‘the crowd’ ahead of this weekend’s games, while Mr Klin of Norway dropped by to deliver his preview of the next set of games in Norwegian top-flight game Fantasy Eliteserien.

Don’t forget, if you’ve got some analysis, scout reports or features brewing, be sure to visit our community section to submit your article.

The Hottest Topics

With Double Gameweeks and a limited set of fixtures to contend with, careful planning is surely required if we are to emerge triumphant from the complicated season run-in.

Those who have already used their Free Hit chip face the added challenge of attempting to maximise returns in double and blank Gameweeks alike. Our Hot Topic for those without this chip offers some key advice on the best way to navigate the remaining fixtures.

Many of those with the Bench Boost chip intact are looking to deploy it in Gameweek 34’s extended set of matches. Stoichkov has been gazing into his crystal ball to attempt to predict the extra points this chip could net those using it then.

Among the most popular players for those Wildcarding this week is Brighton goalkeeper Mat Ryan. A key factor is that the Seagulls have two Double Gameweeks in which the Australian stopper has a strong chance of save points at least, according to JasonG123’s discussion.

Romelu Lukaku is another to offer convincing prospects according this week’s discussion on the United striker.

Meanwhile, Southampton and Newcastle players look to be solid enablers for the 11.4 -priced Belgian, according to our exchange on these two often overlooked teams.

We added further to the chatter revolving around the best run-in targets with a look at those who are not appearing in many Rate My Teams despite offering the prospect of strong returns.

One of the popular players being considered is Arsenal striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, who is ineligible for his side’s Europa campaign having moved from Borussia Dortmund in January. CloudSky points out that such a scenario will not happen next season due to changes announced by UEFA, which include allowing clubs to field mid-season signings in the knock-out stages of European competitions.

Liverpool winger Mohamed Salah’s sensational form, including delivering a 29-point return against Watford last time out, means he is set to be an integral part of FPL managers’ teams for the rest of the campaign.

He is already looking likely to be the main armband selection for Gameweek 32, according to our early canvassing of your captaincy plans.

Finally, Red Lightening chipped in only this evening by launching a survey of the top Differentials for Gameweek 32, with Junior Stanislas and Marko Arnautovic among those names circulated.

To view all our discussions please visit our Hot Topics page.

The Members Tables

I’ve created a raft of tables focusing on key double Gameweek assets from the ranks of Arsenal, Brighton, Burnley, Chelsea, Leicester, Southampton, Tottenham, Manchester City and Manchester United.

If you’re a member and are yet to get to grips with the custom statistics tables, you can view this movie for an explanation of how they work. Also, remember to tag them so that people can find the tables with ease.

The Community Tournaments

In TorresMagic’s Last Man Standing, the safety score was 85, which saw 60 players depart and 179 remain ahead of Gameweek 32.

If you are running a community tournament and would like the latest scores included in future Community Round-Ups, please email us a summary of the current leaders and a link to your league, spreadsheet or head-to-head competition, at jonty@fantasyfootballscout.co.uk.

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3,745 Comments Post a Comment
  1. thunder_mike
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    6 years, 2 months ago

    A) Mkhi (will ditch for the DGW)
    B) GroB (will keep for the DGW)

    On a WC and going for standard chip strategy.

    1. GE
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      A

    2. Duffy Dunk
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      A

    3. Volley127
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      Id prefer B if money can be used effectively which i imagine it can br

    4. thunder_mike
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      Thanks

  2. markieffm
    • 13 Years
    6 years, 2 months ago

    Losing my mind a little now. Please RMWCT 🙂

    Pope
    Duffy - Smalling - Mustafi
    Gross - Son - Salah - Mahrez - Kenedy
    Auba - Luka

    Bench - Ryan - Barnes - Morgan - Lowton

    1. the snazzy viking
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      no Chelsea?

      1. markieffm
        • 13 Years
        6 years, 2 months ago

        Against spurs is gonna be a tight game. Don't think it's worth spending the kind of money needed for Alonso etc... Also not sure how I would now move this around. Suggestions welcome

    2. zelio78
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      Not feeling too confident about Pope’s playing time but otherwise solid.

      1. markieffm
        • 13 Years
        6 years, 2 months ago

        Hmmmm.... He's done me wonders so far this season but I see where you are coming from...

        1. FFHype
          • 6 Years
          6 years, 2 months ago

          I agree with Zelio. Fabianski may be a better bet.

    3. Volley127
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      Swap pope and smalling to ddg and tark if you can imo.

      1. markieffm
        • 13 Years
        6 years, 2 months ago

        Got Lowton already, any need to go with Tark as well?

        1. Volley127
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 11 Years
          6 years, 2 months ago

          Pope and smalling both risks imo.

          Pope and lowton not much different than tark and lowton except more secure. Same with ddg over smalling.

      2. markieffm
        • 13 Years
        6 years, 2 months ago

        I can do Pope to DDG and Smalling to VDHorny...? Keep Lowton or move him to Tark?

        1. Volley127
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 11 Years
          6 years, 2 months ago

          Pope duffy smalling to ddg morgan tark?

  3. Blue Gaffer
    • 14 Years
    6 years, 2 months ago

    Which of the following, if any, is worth -4

    A. Firmino to Lukaku
    B. Benteke to Aubameyang
    C. Mane to Gross
    D. Baines to Alonso
    E. PVA to Chilwell

    1. thunder_mike
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      I would probably do B.

    2. Duffy Dunk
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      B

    3. zelio78
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      B

  4. Rik Waller
    • 6 Years
    6 years, 2 months ago

    Will Lukaku be fit for the world cup you think?

  5. Dynamic Duos
    • 10 Years
    6 years, 2 months ago

    Hi all.

    Kane and Firmino to Lukaku and Aubameyang For free?

    1. Dynamic Duos
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      Done, but thanks anyway guys.

  6. Smurf
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    6 years, 2 months ago

    Wow. Bemba’s link above re Sterling really throws a spanner in the works for my WC team. May have to go for Sane.

    1. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
      • 14 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      potentially wait for more news early morning pre deadline

      1. Smurf
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        6 years, 2 months ago

        Yeah I will, but thanks for the heads up.

  7. panda07
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    6 years, 2 months ago

    Any thoughts on this team?

    De Gea Ryan
    Alonso Bailly Vertonghen Lowton Kiko
    Salah Mahrez Son Willian Gross
    Aubameyang Vardy Austin

  8. Ronnies
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 2 months ago

    Best pick ?

    a) alonso & vardy

    b) christensen & lukaku

    Tns

    1. GE
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      A

  9. andy85wsm
    • Has Moderation Rights
    • 13 Years
    6 years, 2 months ago

    Anyone wildcarding now with FH in 35 and still going double Burnley def?

    1. Effe
      • 13 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      Yes I am. Lowton and Tarkowski.

      1. Volley127
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        6 years, 2 months ago

        Same.

      2. Desperately Seeking Dusan
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        6 years, 2 months ago

        Ditto

    2. Desperately Seeking Dusan
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      I’m thinking of it. I think they will be better defensively. Why are the team all picking saints defenders?

      1. Pariße
        • 9 Years
        6 years, 2 months ago

        Gudmundsson and Barnes are good shouts too, people are reluctant or can't triple up.

    3. DeadStarComing
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      I may have to. Or Cedric over Tarkowski or Lowton if I can squeeze that bit more out. Just to have some variation too.

    4. Collie01
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      Yeah. Nothing better out there at the price imo.

    5. Jeremy Corbyn
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      I just traded out Ward for Jones, and feeling very naughty

    6. Prøfeßör …
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      Strongly considering it. It's either that or Cedric, I think Burnley's defence inspires more confidence.

    7. andy85wsm
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 13 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      Kiko Femenia is another option!

      1. panda07
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        6 years, 2 months ago

        He certainly is but shhhhh

      2. tisza
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        6 years, 2 months ago

        Great fixtures but don't see Watford CSs. Don't get many CSs in these end of season 6 pointers.

    8. Isco Disco
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      Yeah double BUR and Stephens too

    9. Pep says
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      Nah, prefer Swansea's double gameweek in 37 and don't wanna be making defensive transfers

      1. andy85wsm
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 13 Years
        6 years, 2 months ago

        I thought about it but I'll have Alonso/Vert/Morgan. No huge need to stockpile on 2nd DGW defenders

    10. Ten Season Wonder
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      Overlooking Dunk as option Andy?

      1. andy85wsm
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 13 Years
        6 years, 2 months ago

        Have Ryan already.

        Could go McCarthy / Duffy instead

    11. tisza
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      Stuck between DGW and longer term planning.
      Taken out Smalling now.
      Currently mustafi, Alonso, Chilwell, Lowton, vertonghen.
      Then maybe mustafi out for utd defender (with more info) for DGW.

  10. Desperately Seeking Dusan
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    6 years, 2 months ago

    Why are the scoutcast team all picking a Southampton defender? There are better DGW defenders surely?

    1. Netley Lucas
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      Dunno, I picked Stephens just to cover 7 separate teams at the back

      1. andy85wsm
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 13 Years
        6 years, 2 months ago

        Pretty much this or Tarkowski double up!

        1. Ten Season Wonder
          • 10 Years
          6 years, 2 months ago

          Way prefer Tark for bur double

      2. DeadStarComing
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        6 years, 2 months ago

        Hey Netley. I thought about Stephens but I do share the concern with others that Yoshida may take his place. I guess he may still come into my team at some point before the season's out.

        1. Netley Lucas
          • 8 Years
          6 years, 2 months ago

          Reading the Echo about this, posters on their reckoned Hoedt gets the chop not Stephens. Some talk of all 3 starting in a back 3 too

          1. DeadStarComing
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 13 Years
            6 years, 2 months ago

            Interesting and encouraging then. I really like Stephens for his price and goal threat. Just that little bit of doubt was planted. You may have reassured me.

    2. Isco Disco
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      Same. Stephens owner here.

    3. zelio78
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      Just picking for this game week and overlooking the dgw. Take it with a grain of salt.

    4. tisza
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      Don't like Saints when we have no idea what Hughes is going to do re:formations, playing style. Defence rode their luck vs. Wigan.

  11. Tabbara
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 2 months ago

    Thoughts anyone
    De gea Ryan
    Mustafi Morgan Alonso Bailly Lowton
    Son Mahrez Willian Gross Salah
    Austin Auba Vardy
    0.7 ITB
    Cedric for Mustafi?
    thx

    1. zelio78
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      Austin troubles me but who who the heck knows

  12. Collie01
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 6 Years
    6 years, 2 months ago

    Chances of Ramsey playing the next 2?

    1. Pariße
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      There is a chance, but I wouldn't bet on it.

      1. Collie01
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 6 Years
        6 years, 2 months ago

        Thanks. Looking at a 2 week punt with an easy downgrade to enable Auba to Kane for DGW

    2. zelio78
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      I’m going with Stanislas which doesn’t seem to be a popular choice but oh well.

  13. Now I'm Panicking
    • 9 Years
    6 years, 2 months ago

    Another day, another Aussie cricketer crying like a girl in a press conference.

    1. Fantasy Gold
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      I swear he’s just put eye drops in to fake cry.

      Amazing how quickly they dried up after his snivelling statement 😆

      1. Now I'm Panicking
        • 9 Years
        6 years, 2 months ago

        At least he won't have far to travel to appear on I'm A Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here this year.

        1. Fantasy Gold
          • 10 Years
          6 years, 2 months ago

          🙂

  14. Swanny18
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 2 months ago

    A) Alonso + Smalling + L.Cook + Murray

    B) Alonso + Dunk + Gudmundsson + Murray

    C) Azpi + Dunk + Gross + Barnes

    Thanks!

  15. Kevtheotter
    • 12 Years
    6 years, 2 months ago

    Hey guys,

    What you think of these WC dilemmas FH35 BB37

    1. Smalling or Burnley Def?
    2. Mkhi instead of Son or Willian?
    3. Monreal or Mustafi?
    4. King or Kenedy?

    Cheers

    1. Effe
      • 13 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      1. Burnley defender. Smalling might get rotated.
      2. Keep Son and Willian
      3. Neither IMO
      4. Kenedy

  16. Geezer
    • 13 Years
    6 years, 2 months ago

    Got both Gudmunsson and Barnes. don’t like it at all but they are so cheap

    1. GE
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      Matic?

      1. Geezer
        • 13 Years
        6 years, 2 months ago

        Got DDG, Bailly and Lukaku

    2. zelio78
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      Kenedy instead?

      1. Geezer
        • 13 Years
        6 years, 2 months ago

        Don’t have double

    3. Pep says
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      I went for Ayew. More nailed on than Barnes and nice double to come

      1. GE
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 2 months ago

        True, but I will BB in GW34

        1. Pep says
          • 8 Years
          6 years, 2 months ago

          Same here but Ayew has Everton so he's just as likely to score and get bonus in one game as Barnes is to get attacking returns in both as he's unlikely to get bonus pts against Leicester and Chelsea.

      2. Geezer
        • 13 Years
        6 years, 2 months ago

        BB gw 34. So want as many dgw players as possible

        1. Pep says
          • 8 Years
          6 years, 2 months ago

          Blink blink

        2. zelio78
          • 8 Years
          6 years, 2 months ago

          It never seems to play out as expected. Often times players are rested, injured or limited in minutes. Just field the best team with the most explosive players even if they just play one game.

  17. Chiellini-Con-Carne
    • 6 Years
    6 years, 2 months ago

    Play against wba
    A.barnes
    B. Gudmundsson

  18. Foozeball
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 2 months ago

    Play Bavies or Robertson?

    1. Garlana
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      Robertson

    2. zelio78
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      Robertson

  19. jurgenklopp.8
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 2 months ago

    de gea - ryan
    alonso - vert - morgan - lawton - 4.4?
    Salah - mahrez - willian - sane - lingard
    Auba - austin - Vardy

    wc team. advice would be much appreciated!

  20. Joyce1998
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 2 months ago

    kane out for auba or kaku??

    1. Effe
      • 13 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      Kaku

  21. Mikkman
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 2 months ago

    David Silva or Sane for the next 2?

  22. Richd
    • 11 Years
    6 years, 2 months ago

    I got me pen down

    DDG, Ryan
    Alonso, Lowton, Tark (Morgan, Stephens)
    Mahrez, willian, Salah, mkhi (gudmundson)
    Lukaku, Vardy, Murray

    Cheers and GL

  23. Clintymints
    • 15 Years
    6 years, 2 months ago

    For gw 34, would you rather have Smalling/Jones (WBA/bou) + Kenedy (ARS)

    or

    Gudmundsson (LEI/CHE) + Robertson (BOU)?

    The latter is calling out to me since all home games with decent enough fixtures (over two games anyway). The former has possible rotation and a cup game thrown in... Anything I'm missing or suggestions which to go for?

  24. mcrayeps
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 2 months ago

    Gudmundsson injured?

    1. GE
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      ??!

    2. Richd
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      No

    3. zelio78
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      He had a knock but is cleared to play

  25. thunder_mike
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    6 years, 2 months ago

    Play
    A) Lowton
    B) Chilwell
    C) Cedric
    D) Probably doesn’t matter and just pick someone.

    1. Effe
      • 13 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      A

  26. Ciro Di Marzio
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 2 months ago

    Trying something a bit different with this one. Feel free to pick it apart! Will FH34 BB37.

    Dubravka DDG
    Vert Mustafi Lowton Morgan Cedric
    Salah Sterling Sane Mahrez Kennedy
    Barnes Firm Auba

    Will try to get Ayew in before 37. Obviously Kane in would require me downgrading a midfield.

  27. GE
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 2 months ago

    Bailly or Vert?

    Pros Bailly: Swansea up next and better fixture (Vert up against Chelsea and City)

    Pros Vert: More nailed than Bailly

    1. DeadStarComing
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      Plus Vert does have a stronger end to the season.

      1. GE
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 2 months ago

        You go Vert?

        1. DeadStarComing
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 13 Years
          6 years, 2 months ago

          Think so yeah. Mainly because I don't like double ups though and I have De Gea

  28. Wardinator
    • 9 Years
    6 years, 2 months ago

    Is it just me going big on Chelsea? They need to keep winning to finish in the top 4 and they should make easy work of SOU in the FA up who have bigger things to worry about so I can’t see much rotation.

    I’m going Alonso, Willian and Hazard. They have back to back home games followed by a DGW. Could always downgrade one after 2GWs to find Kane

  29. jurgenklopp.8
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 2 months ago

    de gea - ryan
    alonso - vert - morgan - lawton - 4.4?
    Salah - mahrez - willian - sane - lingard
    Auba - austin - Vardy

    wc team. advice would be much appreciated!!

    1. Wardinator
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      Lingard & 4.4 to Gross and Stephens / Tark and you’re gtg

  30. Teahupo'o
    • 12 Years
    6 years, 2 months ago

    WC G2G?

    DDG Ryan
    Alonso Vertonghen Mustafi Lowton Morgan
    Salah Willian Son Mahrez Mkhi
    Auba Vardy Barnes

    Auba Mkhi to Gross Lukaku/Kane in 34

    1. DeadStarComing
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      You're missing out on a couple of really good home games for Gross with your transfer plans. Why not have him over Son or Willian now?

      1. Teahupo'o
        • 12 Years
        6 years, 2 months ago

        Thanks. Yeah, Mkhi's possible rotation has me thinking about that.