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Eden Hazard’s 20-point haul in Gameweek 5 has left the Scoutcast team in shock.

For David and Joe, the Chelsea man’s fine early-season form has seen them fire up their Wildcards as they look to rip up their teams to accommodate him.

Az is still without the Belgian but is more than a little concerned he will miss out on another monster score.

Andy, meanwhile, has been left reeling from a fine score of his own, having already swooped for the winger prior to his hat-trick against Cardiff.

In this gimmick-free Scoutcast, the team go back to basics as they ponder the “essential” status of Hazard as well as the other key Fantasy issues of the week posed by the community.

This includes a look at the array of talent in the Wolves defence, the exceptional value offered by Bournemouth’s midfield sensation Ryan Fraser and pinpointing teams’ vulnerabilities.

Elsewhere, benching issues take centre stage in our “rough with the smooth” round-up and the team also find time to consider the best differentials and likeliest clean sheets in Gameweek 6.

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It is also worth mentioning that  FFScout moderator Rotation’s Alter Ego has collected this latest episode’s timestamps to help find particular sections.

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  1. Syd.
    • 17 Years
    7 years, 11 months ago

    Match sticks at the ready

  2. el polako
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 11 months ago

    I feel like I should be watching City to asses my FPL options but what I really want to watch is Lewy and Bayern.... decisions, decisions...

    1. Syd.
      • 17 Years
      7 years, 11 months ago

      You could always record it and watch it later

      1. el polako
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 11 months ago

        Nah, dont like to watch footie when I know the result.

        Madrid - Roma looks tasty too.
        I know what will happen, I will end up changing channels and missing all good action.
        1st world problem I know.

  3. Woody01
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    7 years, 11 months ago

    Great weekend GW5 but would you make any changes on 6?

    Forster / Patricio
    Alonso / Mendy / Robertson / Wan Bissaka (Boly)
    Maddison / Mane (C) / Richarlison / Hazard (VC) / Neves
    Aguero / Mitrovic / Ings

    1. riccorich
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 11 months ago

      Out of those I wouldn't pick Mane as captain..

    2. Tommy Tynans Left Shin Pad
      • 15 Years
      7 years, 11 months ago

      Aguero or Haz for the (c) mate

    3. FC Barkerlona
      • 15 Years
      7 years, 11 months ago

      I'd be tempted to stick the armband on Mane if I had him.

      But I don't so I've got it on Auba at the mo (Have Hazard and Aguero)

  4. Patch
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 11 months ago

    Glad to see Kun unflagged and benched so 100% hauling at the weekend

    Noticed Mendy is playing in tonights game: Man City vs Olympus Lyonais

    1. circusmonkey
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      7 years, 11 months ago

      only half right.

      1. Patch
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 11 months ago

        Mendy as in the Olympus player...

  5. Bubz
    • 13 Years
    7 years, 11 months ago

    Mané to Hazard or save FT?

    Have exact cash right now to do this...

    1. Syd.
      • 17 Years
      7 years, 11 months ago

      Save.... Hazard's fixtures aren't great after this week

    2. The Royal Robin
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 11 months ago

      I would.

      1. The Royal Robin
        • 11 Years
        7 years, 11 months ago

        Do you have Salah?

        1. Bubz
          • 13 Years
          7 years, 11 months ago

          Yeah

          1. The Royal Robin
            • 11 Years
            7 years, 11 months ago

            Do it.

        2. Cok3y5murf
          • 10 Years
          7 years, 11 months ago

          Coverage talk imminent

        3. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
          • 16 Years
          7 years, 11 months ago

          i'd rather lose salah but that's just me.

    3. MTPockets
      7 years, 11 months ago

      Have done it, but a risk.

    4. Arn De Gothia
      • 16 Years
      7 years, 11 months ago

      50/50 maybe now is safer

    5. Cok3y5murf
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 11 months ago

      Sideways this week

    6. notlob legin
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 11 months ago

      I did that move as part of my wildcard last week Hazard will rise in price again (possibly tonight), but Mane V's Southampton looks tasty. I would still do it though

    7. kalmoffit
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 11 months ago

      Mane better prospect at the weekend?

      1. Bubz
        • 13 Years
        7 years, 11 months ago

        Possibly yeah, any chance he's rested?

        1. kalmoffit
          • 12 Years
          7 years, 11 months ago

          Doubt it. The three up top play every game

        2. FPL Pillars
          • 10 Years
          7 years, 11 months ago

          I would think he would see reduced minutes surely

    8. RAFA THE GAFFA
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 11 months ago

      I wouldn’t

    9. Pumpkinhead - I'm ITK …
      • 17 Years
      7 years, 11 months ago

      Mane could easily outscore Hazard this gw. I'd hold and save till next gw. Asses it all with 2ft. You may even want to lose Salah by then

  6. The Royal Robin
    • 11 Years
    7 years, 11 months ago

    Already done Mkhi > Maddison for free but would you do anything for a -4 here?

    Ederson
    Mendy Alonso TAA AWB
    Salah Maddison Fraser Hazard
    Mitro Kun

    Hamer Guendouzi Duffy Ings

    1. Old Bull
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 11 months ago

      Not unless you are desperate to gamble. Looks ok to me

    2. SADIO SANÉ
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 11 months ago

      nah

    3. Arn De Gothia
      • 16 Years
      7 years, 11 months ago

      no, gtg

    4. Sid1891
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 11 months ago

      No

      1. Camzy
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 16 Years
        7 years, 11 months ago

        Hazard or Lukaku (c)?

  7. Albrightondknight
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    7 years, 11 months ago

    Great scoutcast this week guys.
    They need to get back to basics like this. Have a chat and give us some nice stats. That's all that is required.

    1. jpb333
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 11 months ago

      Totally agree. No need to reinvent the wheel with all that silly stuff from last week

    2. FPL Virgin
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 11 months ago

      I agree. Excellent episode this week. Well done all.

      1. THE SHEEP HUNTERS
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 11 months ago

        You've changed.

    3. Taking the Mkhitaryan
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 11 months ago

      Brilliant scoutcast this week

    4. FPLzebub
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 11 months ago

      Yeah this was a return to form. I especially liked the 'team's weaknesses' section. I hope it becomes a regular feature.

  8. Rainer
    • 10 Years
    7 years, 11 months ago

    Boo's not too loud at the Etihad tonight with 10,000+ empty seats.

    1. Syd.
      • 17 Years
      7 years, 11 months ago

      Childish and predictable comment

  9. riccorich
    • 12 Years
    7 years, 11 months ago

    On a wild card this week. Any thoughts?

    Pat/Hennessey
    Mendy - Shaw - Robertson - Bennett - AWB
    Haz - Salah - Richarlison - Fraser - 4,5
    Aguero - Vardy - Ings

    1. Arn De Gothia
      • 16 Years
      7 years, 11 months ago

      4,5-> Höjberg and get a gravatar

      1. riccorich
        • 12 Years
        7 years, 11 months ago

        Højbjerg is actually a my 4,5 - so 4,4 technically then..

        1. Arn De Gothia
          • 16 Years
          7 years, 11 months ago

          can have a BIG impact that 0,1

  10. Flynny
    • 11 Years
    7 years, 11 months ago

    If Mendy is out for a while, tough to see who decent replacements would be...

    Maybe laporte? Shaw / lindelof?

    Can't see many options...

    1. Arn De Gothia
      • 16 Years
      7 years, 11 months ago

      i´d go laporte if must, playing benchplayer myself

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

      I dont have the trio so might go Robertson for Mendy but Pool fixtures
      Cheapies do look good
      Three like Holebas WanB and Bennett could be fine.

    3. PaperTroopers
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 11 months ago

      If he's only out for 1-2 GWs, I will keep and play bench player. If its long term, then not so sure. Laporte and then use the cash is an option. But think I will downgrade to around 4.5 and get a man city midfielder instead.

    4. Goalosaurus
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 11 months ago

      Delph.

  11. The Royal Robin
    • 11 Years
    7 years, 11 months ago

    Does Mendy playing tonight probably mean he'll be benched v Cardiff?

    1. Salah’s Sonnet
      • 15 Years
      7 years, 11 months ago

      Is Mendy playing tonight?

    2. Rainer
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 11 months ago

      Ligue 1 fantasy?

    3. Lucackadoodledoo
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 11 months ago

      Mendy aint playin amigo

      1. Lord.
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        7 years, 11 months ago

        He is - for Lyon.

    4. Pumpkinhead - I'm ITK …
      • 17 Years
      7 years, 11 months ago

      😆

  12. Fpl Richie
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    7 years, 11 months ago

    Can I have a little check up on this?

    Patricio
    Mendy* Robertson Alonso AWB
    Salah Mane Maddison Pogba
    Arnie* Kun*
    Hamer - Stephens - Ings - Peltier 0.1itb 1ft

    Do I...
    A. Wildcard (assuming a few injuries)
    B. Salah and Stephens to Fraser and Haz (-4).
    C. Pogba and Ings to Fraser/Rich and Mitro (-4)
    D. Arnie to Mitro.
    E. Other (perhaps something with Mendy?)

    B is especially tempting.

    1. Arn De Gothia
      • 16 Years
      7 years, 11 months ago

      d

  13. How Mina You
    • 12 Years
    7 years, 11 months ago

    I feel as though Lukaku could be a fantastic differential over the coming weeks.

    1. Ajax Hamsterdam
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 11 months ago

      An expensive one but I agree

    2. THE SHEEP HUNTERS
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 11 months ago

      If you said that a couple of weeks ago, you would have been tarred and feathered around here.

      1. DJDave1979
        • 11 Years
        7 years, 11 months ago

        Which is part of the problem with the site! Too much groupthink

        1. THE SHEEP HUNTERS
          • 9 Years
          7 years, 11 months ago

          Absolutely.

    3. Camzy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      7 years, 11 months ago

      I'm hoping so! Only person in my ML that has him.

  14. Hazz
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 11 months ago

    Mendy playing LB for Lyon?

    1. THE SHEEP HUNTERS
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 11 months ago

      And Traore on the bench__Damn!

  15. Pumpkinhead
    • 11 Years
    7 years, 11 months ago

    GTG?

    Rui
    Alonso, AWB, Pereira, Mendy*
    Haz, Maddison, DSilva
    Aguero (c), Lukaku, Mitro

    Bench - Luiz, Hughes, Stephens

    1. Arn De Gothia
      • 16 Years
      7 years, 11 months ago

      gtg

  16. Lucackadoodledoo
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 11 months ago

    Hazard, aguero or salah for captain?

    Such a tough call. Im edging towards hazard

    1. dunas_dog
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 11 months ago

      In order for me - Aguero Hazard Salah

    2. Ajax Hamsterdam
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 11 months ago

      Has to be Salah for me.

    3. SADIO SANÉ
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 11 months ago

      all 3 are great picks - I guess with European rest the other two do come into it much more now, but I'm sticking with Salah

    4. Ajax Hamsterdam
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 11 months ago

      If you dont captain Salah for this game no point owning him imo

      1. G-Whizz
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 11 months ago

        This is what I thought about Hazard last week, still tough but I've had it on Salah all week tbh...

  17. dunas_dog
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    7 years, 11 months ago

    These moves worth - 4. Lacazette must be nailed and fixtures great

    A BSilva to Maddison? or Richarlison? and
    B Ings to Lacazette

    1. Sid1891
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 11 months ago

      Yes

  18. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
    • 16 Years
    7 years, 11 months ago

    The same mbabu that was at Newcastle?

    Incredible pace

  19. Dynamic Duos
    • 13 Years
    7 years, 11 months ago

    Mendy injury is bad then?

    1. Ajax Hamsterdam
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 11 months ago

      Will probably know more on Friday

    2. Pooodle
      • 17 Years
      7 years, 11 months ago

      Doesn't sound promising if he's not even a sub

  20. BIGREDDOG
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 11 months ago

    Alonso, Mendy and Mitrovic to Tripper, Laporte and Lacazette? on a wildcard.. I fancy it

    1. Ajax Hamsterdam
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 11 months ago

      You mean the other way round ?

      1. kennethrhcp
        • 15 Years
        7 years, 11 months ago

        & this ^ 🙂

    2. kennethrhcp
      • 15 Years
      7 years, 11 months ago

      they don't add up to the same £££ do they?

      1. BIGREDDOG
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 11 months ago

        For me they do

        1. kennethrhcp
          • 15 Years
          7 years, 11 months ago

          guessing at sales prices here: 6.6, 6.2 & 6.6 = 19.4

          6+5.5+9.4 = 20.9

          am I wrong?

    3. FPL.team
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 11 months ago

      I'd do the opposite

    4. BIGREDDOG
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 11 months ago

      I dont know... I feel more faith in Laca then Mitrovic.. Mendy is injured. And for some reason I think Alonso will start blanking more now

      1. Ajax Hamsterdam
        • 12 Years
        7 years, 11 months ago

        So you don't mean the other way round ....terrible move imo. Mitrovic is amazing value , Alonso can get attacking returns anytime and wait for Mendy.

        1. BIGREDDOG
          • 9 Years
          7 years, 11 months ago

          Thanks. Makes sense

    5. Rainer
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 11 months ago

      Wouldn't be in a rush to lose Alonso or Mitro but I agree with Mendy. Wouldn't be keeping him on WC.

      1. BIGREDDOG
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 11 months ago

        Cheers. Tripper, Robertson, Laporte, could even go Walker. What do you think?

        1. Rainer
          • 10 Years
          7 years, 11 months ago

          Robbo from them, especially if you can (and want) to bench him in GW7&8.

          Walker a good bet too and you could also swap back to Mendy later on. Laporte seems to be Peps man at CB right now but too many possible alternatives there for me.

          Trippier always going to be a rotation worry with Aurier. hud & CAR looks great but with Barca a must win game in between he could miss both.

          1. BIGREDDOG
            • 9 Years
            7 years, 11 months ago

            Thanks Rainer

    6. Pooodle
      • 17 Years
      7 years, 11 months ago

      Definitely wouldn't lose Alonso

  21. Monkey Hanger
    • 13 Years
    7 years, 11 months ago

    How many 100k's of managers dumping Salah does it take before he falls 0.1?

    1. DJDave1979
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 11 months ago

      Seems like an awful lot!

    2. Rainer
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 11 months ago

      Plenty of WC sales skewing the numbers.

    3. De Gea Van Dijk. 10
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 11 months ago

      Half a milly.

  22. kennethrhcp
    • 15 Years
    7 years, 11 months ago

    Pickford @ 99.0% to drop per fpl stats... reckon he drops tonight?

    1. De Gea Van Dijk. 10
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 11 months ago

      Will drop.

      1. kennethrhcp
        • 15 Years
        7 years, 11 months ago

        ya im thinking the same... & deserves a drop.

        will wait for CL games to finish & make move then

  23. General_Zod
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 11 months ago

    A. Salah and Maddison and 1.6m itb to move on stuff or
    B. Mane and Sterling and 0.2m itb to sweat on getting No Salah back?

    Rest of the team looking good, just fancy that B given GW6 fixtures.

    1. BIGREDDOG
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 11 months ago

      B

  24. De Gea Van Dijk. 10
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 11 months ago

    The Big Lewandowski on for a hatty.

    Non owner obvs.

  25. RAFA THE GAFFA
    • 10 Years
    7 years, 11 months ago

    So Kun Captain looks nice for the weekend now

    1. BIGREDDOG
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 11 months ago

      Just thinking that

    2. De Gea Van Dijk. 10
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 11 months ago

      Not risking.

      1. Tommy Tynans Left Shin Pad
        • 15 Years
        7 years, 11 months ago

        What aren't you risking?

        1. De Gea Van Dijk. 10
          • 8 Years
          7 years, 11 months ago

          Pepe has previous.

          1. Tommy Tynans Left Shin Pad
            • 15 Years
            7 years, 11 months ago

            Aguero hasn't started today. He'll come on last 20 or so. He'll play on Saturday, no doubt about it

            1. De Gea Van Dijk. 10
              • 8 Years
              7 years, 11 months ago

              75 percent max.

              You can never be certain.

        2. fr3d
          • 8 Years
          7 years, 11 months ago

          He’s stopped scoring away from home tbh

    3. Alexis Nonsense
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 11 months ago

      Still risky, the ankle injury could be brought back after a tackle in first 10 minutes....

    4. FPL Pillars
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 11 months ago

      Does it?? I’m not so sure...

  26. Pooodle
    • 17 Years
    7 years, 11 months ago

    Has anyone come across any Arnautovic news?

    Also, this isn't looking good for Mendy at the weekend - if you were wildcarding and had had him from the start, would you ditch him?

    1. SADIO SANÉ
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 11 months ago

      'Marko Arnautovic's injury is not considered as serious, and he has been told to rest over the next few days. He should be fit and available to face Chelsea on Sunday.'

      1. Pooodle
        • 17 Years
        7 years, 11 months ago

        Where's this from? Sounds promising.

        1. SADIO SANÉ
          • 11 Years
          7 years, 11 months ago

          few different articles, that quote is from this tweet -> https://twitter.com/WHUFCFZ/status/1041808485820899329

          presser should clear it up hopefully

          1. Pooodle
            • 17 Years
            7 years, 11 months ago

            Thanks

    2. Dybala10
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 11 months ago

      Evening Standard reported he was fine but nothing conclusive yet.

    3. Alexis Nonsense
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 11 months ago

      Not sure it's bad news, if Pep won't risk him then no point having him on bench

      Would not ditch him, keeping for season, way too expensive to get back

  27. THE SHEEP HUNTERS
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 11 months ago

    QPR 2 Millwall 0. Don't travel well, bless 'em.

    1. G-Whizz
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 11 months ago

      🙂

      1. Desperately Seeking Dusan
        • 15 Years
        7 years, 11 months ago

        Old rivalries die hard eh G-Whizz? 🙂

  28. #FPLBhuna
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 11 months ago

    crazy how average city look in the CL compared to city

    definitely missing kdb - he makes things happen for them

    1. Tommy Tynans Left Shin Pad
      • 15 Years
      7 years, 11 months ago

      What do you mean?

      1. kennethrhcp
        • 15 Years
        7 years, 11 months ago

        I reckon he means compared to City in EPL

        1. #FPLBhuna
          • 9 Years
          7 years, 11 months ago

          yes sorry that's what I meant lol

          1. Tommy Tynans Left Shin Pad
            • 15 Years
            7 years, 11 months ago

            Ah OK ha!!! Yeah know what you mean. They've started slowly, different style to Prem. They need to get in the front foot a bit

  29. THE SHEEP HUNTERS
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 11 months ago

    Nice to see Martial get a run out.

  30. MysticMac17
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 11 months ago

    I noticed that Man United have rested some players tonight such as Sanchez and Lingard. Do we think Shaw will start at the weekend ahead of Young? Hes starting tonight but Young was excellent last weekend

    1. Rainer
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 11 months ago

      Young and Valencia seem to be rested too.

    2. THE SHEEP HUNTERS
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 11 months ago

      I admire Shaw but Young offers more. I think Maureen thinks the same.