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Podcast August 22

The ScoutCast Episode 265 – Difference

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This week the ScoutCast crew are determined to bust the myth that they share identical strategies.

Long-term maverick Luke returns to reveal his freshly Wildcarded team which bravely went into Gameweek 2 without Manchester City’s hat-trick hero Sergio Aguero and last season’s points-scoring sensation Mohamed Salah.

In stark contrast, Az is continuing his march up the rankings thanks to his faith in this premium pair, and his resolve in resisting broadsheet tittle-tattle hinting that the Argentinian would be dropped.

David is also beating a different drum and keen to explain the reasons behind his chequered FPL history and how his fortunes already look better this time around.

That leaves me as the only dullard representative, armed with a bunch of ownership statistics, a goals imminent table and a dubious ‘camping’ excuse to explain my recent poor captaincy decision.

Our differing views across a range of key issues facing Fantasy Premier League manages ahead of Gameweek 3 are aired.

Our assessment of Chelsea and Arsenal assets ahead of their favourable fixtures is top of our list. And we also ponder whether Spurs’ players can compete as assets this season and indulge in some bargain hunting up front.

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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.

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  1. Frucke
    • 9 Years
    5 years, 9 months ago

    Why do ppl think pedro will be rotated?

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    1. Sterling is £11Mill..…
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 9 months ago

      The only rotation Pedro is getting is from the wing to false nine 🙂

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      1. Sterling is £11Mill..…
        • 7 Years
        5 years, 9 months ago

        More of a guaranteed starter then Morata imo

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        1. jia you
          • 7 Years
          5 years, 9 months ago

          If Morata scores again at the weekend he'll be a sure starter imo!

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      2. Frucke
        • 9 Years
        5 years, 9 months ago

        Haha, lets hope so. He is in my team and what ive read the new trainer likes him

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    2. jia you
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 9 months ago

      Very likely to share minutes with Willian?

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      1. Frucke
        • 9 Years
        5 years, 9 months ago

        Willian subs with haz right?

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        1. jia you
          • 7 Years
          5 years, 9 months ago

          Prob until Hazard gets into top shape which will be soon enough!

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    3. Y26 Royal
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 9 months ago

      I don't. The fact Willian came off for Hazard convinced me to get Pedro in.

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    4. Rotation's Alter Ego
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      • 12 Years
      5 years, 9 months ago

      He's in direct competition for the RW spot with Willian. You'd assume he has that spot secured for now on the back of his recent performances, but there's no way he will be nailed with Willian waiting (long term)

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      1. Frucke
        • 9 Years
        5 years, 9 months ago

        You are prob right... but there are some good players in that price range. Might stick another gw and then maybe switch to maddison

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        1. Rotation's Alter Ego
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          • 12 Years
          5 years, 9 months ago

          I wouldn't take him out yet if that's what you are asking. He's still a decent pick, just keep an eye on the situation

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          1. Frucke
            • 9 Years
            5 years, 9 months ago

            Thanks!

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      2. CL4PTRAP
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        5 years, 9 months ago

        I'm in agreement with Rotation's Alter Ego, with that name he knows what he's talking about 😀 If you consider the Sarri 4-3-3 formation which he favours, with Kante, Jorginho, Barkley deep Mids, Morata/Giroud, Pedro/Willian, Hazard among the attacking Mids. No one is benching a fully fit Hazard, Pedro can't hold that false 9 position, it's a straight swap between Willian and Pedro all season long, with rests for Hazard periodically with both starting on those occasions. My view atm.

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        1. Y26 Royal
          • 7 Years
          5 years, 9 months ago

          If Morata carries on playing like a donkey could he not push Hazard forward (as Ronaldo did for Real) with Pedro and Willian either side?
          Don't think its as simple as Pedro/Willian direct competition.

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          1. CL4PTRAP
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 9 Years
            5 years, 9 months ago

            The system works best with a number 9. Morata is a good striker. Pedro form will keep him in the team perhaps but that LW spot is Hazard's. If Willian also gets up to speed I am unsure he gets the RW spot in the long term. Maybe even this weekend. Again, IMO.

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            1. Y26 Royal
              • 7 Years
              5 years, 9 months ago

              You're prob right mate. Most likely more wishful thinking on my part as i've just transferred him in!

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    5. Typo
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      5 years, 9 months ago

      I think he is secured starter atm. If he drops in form, he will be rotated with Willian. Haz will get the LW spot.

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      1. Andy_Social
        • 11 Years
        5 years, 9 months ago

        I'm racking my brains out over this. On a wildcard, I can have

        either Pedro/Pereira
        or Alonso/Neves

        I decided over the season the second option will play more games and haul more points, but I'm loathed to lose Pedro.
        Nb. I have Hazard.

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  2. turd ferguson
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    5 years, 9 months ago

    Thinking ahead from GW4. What would be the best move(s)?

    A - Firmino > Zaha & Cedric > Alonso
    B - Firmino > Zaha & Bilva > Mane

    Thanks for any advice.

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    1. Big Ping
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 9 months ago

      Let gameweek 3 play out first.

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  3. Tempestic
    • 5 Years
    5 years, 9 months ago

    What’s Peltier’s situation? Is he likely to start or has he been dropped?

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  4. vova
    • 13 Years
    5 years, 9 months ago

    I want a 4.0 defender but I don't really need him to play, would obviously prefer somebody that does but my backline is strong enough as it is. It would also be good if that player was relatively safe from price drops. Would it be best to get someone with a high ownership so that more transfers are needed for the player to drop in price? I guess it's still between Peltier and Bennett.

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    1. jtreble
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 9 months ago

      AWB.

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  5. damiang2233
    • 14 Years
    5 years, 9 months ago

    Best 4.5m keeper

    1. Hart
    2. Hennessey
    3. McCarthy
    4. Ethridge
    5. Begovic
    6. Fabri
    7. Foster
    8. Patricio

    Too many decent options 😛

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    1. vova
      • 13 Years
      5 years, 9 months ago

      Hennessey for now because of his fixtures and Crystal Palace look defensively solid.

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    2. Andy_Social
      • 11 Years
      5 years, 9 months ago

      It would be Hennessey for me. I was worried he'd be dropped for Guaita but he's playing a blinder.

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  6. Ynwalfc
    • 8 Years
    5 years, 9 months ago

    Used my wild card and think I have it nailed!!! Well I hope!!

    Ederson
    TAA,Mendy,Alonso
    Mane,Salah(C),Richarlison,Miki
    Ings,Wilson,Kun

    Subs-Hamer,Cook,Neves,WB

    Any help much apreciated, thanks

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    1. vova
      • 13 Years
      5 years, 9 months ago

      I'm on a WC too and it looks very similar to what I have. The only difference is that I have Robertson over TAA and 4.0/4.5 instead of Cook/Neves.

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      1. Ynwalfc
        • 8 Years
        5 years, 9 months ago

        Yes I had Robertson, but I prefer having a stronger bench, i’ll Probably put Neves in next week after the city game, he’s looked awesome. It could go either way in the long run

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  7. JasonG123
    • 10 Years
    5 years, 9 months ago

    Wilson or Ings?

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    1. Ynwalfc
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 9 months ago

      Both!!!

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  8. Wayne8
    • 5 Years
    5 years, 9 months ago

    Mendy / Pedro / mitrovic
    Or
    Mendy / mikhi / Wilson

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    1. Big Ping
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 9 months ago

      B

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  9. Dr. Ante Pavlovic
    • 6 Years
    5 years, 9 months ago

    Imo the most essential players are Hazard Salah Aguero Mendy and Trippier. They will score the most points season.

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    1. ZeBestee
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 9 months ago

      Hazard and Trippier arent essential. Need to see Hazard perform week in week out to consider getting him in. Trippier on the other side has a competition with Aurrier.

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  10. BigRedRom
    • 6 Years
    5 years, 9 months ago

    Last week Peltirer didn't make the Cardiff squad.

    I read somewhere (here most likely) that this was purely tactical and unrelated to him personally.

    Is he likely to make the starting 11 this week? Anyone a Cardiff fan??

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  11. ZeBestee
    • 9 Years
    5 years, 9 months ago

    Will Hamer play next gw? Or Lossl should be back?

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