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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.

This Scoutcast was first beamed live via our YouTube channel on Tuesday evening. 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 or the first player below, or take in the full visual experience via the second player below.

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. internal error
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    8 years, 27 days ago

    Bullet dodged by Arsenal.....

    1. Zladan
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 27 days ago

      Expand...

      1. Hazz
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 27 days ago

        Arteta as manager.

        1. Zladan
          • 9 Years
          8 years, 27 days ago

          Ahh. Yeah maybe. I mean Arsenal are hardly great though.

  2. FPL ZB
    • Has Moderation Rights
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 27 days ago

    A) Patrício and Yedlin
    B) Hamer and TAA

    got Begovic and Doherty. Basically seeing if rotating keepers is worth it

    1. jomikijiq
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 27 days ago

      I really like the idea of 4.5/4.0, but not the Begovic pick. Patricio much better.

    2. Pukki Party
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 27 days ago

      Dummet over Yedlin imo

  3. BIind Moth
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 27 days ago

    Today, I did not see the desire to win.

    1. lilmessipran
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 27 days ago

      pep's post match interview?

  4. Pooodle
    • 17 Years
    8 years, 27 days ago

    Is it madness to consider Pogba for FPL? Such good fixtures in the next 4 and he's in pretty good form.

    Just realised I have exact funds for B Silva and Arnie to Pogba and Wilson...

    1. MTPockets
      8 years, 27 days ago

      Was it madness an hour ago?

      1. Pooodle
        • 17 Years
        8 years, 27 days ago

        Hmmm. Not sure...!

    2. BIG TONES
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 27 days ago

      He scores a few, but fairly inconsistently

    3. Epic Fail
      • 16 Years
      8 years, 27 days ago

      Just realised 😀
      Probably because you didn't want to do that move before.

      1. Pooodle
        • 17 Years
        8 years, 27 days ago

        Yeah my team needs some changes this week so been playing around with options. Also looking at Maddison and Richarlison otherwise but Pogba is tempting especially as a United fan.

    4. Uncle John from Jamaica
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 27 days ago

      I sold him this week with no regrets

    5. Woy of the Wovers
      • 16 Years
      8 years, 27 days ago

      Exact funds? Sounds like 0.0 itb

      1. Pooodle
        • 17 Years
        8 years, 27 days ago

        Yup I've got nothing ITB at the minute

  5. BIind Moth
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 27 days ago

    City players need to learn to play with courage IMO

  6. All de Gea
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 27 days ago

    Anyone else still have Jota!?

    1. BIind Moth
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 27 days ago

      Nah got rid in GW3, his name gives me chills

    2. Epic Fail
      • 16 Years
      8 years, 27 days ago

      2.1%

    3. Limited & Mediocre Mana…
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 27 days ago

      o/

    4. All de Gea
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 27 days ago

      He's got to go this week. But so has Mkhi. Looks like -4 for me.

    5. Baps Hunter
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 27 days ago

      No, but I have Davies. Does he count?

    6. Revival
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 27 days ago

      Still have but am selling this week. Just waiting to make sure my team dosen't pick up any injuries before Friday pressers

  7. FPL ZB
    • Has Moderation Rights
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 27 days ago

    Can’t believe I’m legitimately considering Kaku over Aguero.. someone stop me.

    1. Desperately Seeking Dusan
      • 15 Years
      8 years, 27 days ago

      Kaku will do that, lure players in with his siren song to then troll them. It’s happened to many a player.

      1. Sid1891
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        8 years, 27 days ago

        Love it

    2. BIG TONES
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 27 days ago

      You need to log off for a bit imo.

    3. Zladan
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 27 days ago

      It could pay off depending on news of Aguero. Lukaku in form, good fixtures. Good alternative.

    4. jtreble
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 27 days ago

      Why? Both are good choices. Aguero for me though.

    5. MafioSol
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 27 days ago

      I've known worse calculated punts.

  8. Desperately Seeking Dusan
    • 15 Years
    8 years, 27 days ago

    I do love how apparently City are completely dependent upon Mendy according to some posters here.

    Maybe it was all Orwellian style fake news but I was sure they won the PL, Carabao Cup and got to the semi final of the CL last year without him...

    1. Limited & Mediocre Mana…
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 27 days ago

      Think you're reading a bit much into the comments.

      1. Desperately Seeking Dusan
        • 15 Years
        8 years, 27 days ago

        I think it’s the drivel that grabs my attention rather than sensible stuff.

    2. Lord.
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 27 days ago

      He was key to their success, and proved it by winning the World Cup.

      1. Desperately Seeking Dusan
        • 15 Years
        8 years, 27 days ago

        I assume that’s sarcasm? I’m never sure on here where people’s total lack of football knowledge is exposed.

        But in case it isn’t, yeah, the role he had for France on the bench made a huge difference as did the 3-4 games he played for City last year. It was definitely him who won it for them.

        1. Lord.
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 11 Years
          8 years, 27 days ago

          I’m off to bet on the Irish on the Ping Pong.

  9. el polako
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 27 days ago

    Just seen a replay from Valencia - Juve game and to be honest not sure why Ronaldo got sent off.

    1. Syd.
      • 17 Years
      8 years, 27 days ago

      It is the first time that I have seen an official behind the goal line make a decision.

      1. BobbyV
        • 13 Years
        8 years, 27 days ago

        Made a decision last night to disallow the Salah goal after a foul by Sturridge

    2. Bielsa's Bucket
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 27 days ago

      Apparently for the reaction

    3. THE SHEEP HUNTERS
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 27 days ago

      He pulled the guy by the hair apparently

      1. el polako
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 27 days ago

        I dont think he did, wrong decision by the 5th wheel ref

        1. Tommy Tynans Left Shin Pad
          • 15 Years
          8 years, 27 days ago

          He dug the players head. Or pulled his hair. Can't really do either

  10. internal error
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    8 years, 27 days ago

    Mins per Goal or Big Chance created:
    Milner 181
    Robertson 143
    Salah 133
    Firmino 114
    Mane 91
    Sturridge 52

    1. Syd.
      • 17 Years
      8 years, 27 days ago

      How many minutes have they played

      1. internal error
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        8 years, 27 days ago

        I just copied the whole tweet. Im looking at Mane and Salah. Should have deleted Danny

    2. MTPockets
      8 years, 27 days ago

      Minutes per injury?

    3. Desperately Seeking Dusan
      • 15 Years
      8 years, 27 days ago

      With compelling evidence like that I’d best ditch Kun for Sturbridge right now then.

  11. Sotamendi84
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 27 days ago

    Where is lingard any news?

    1. Lecky Legs FC
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 27 days ago

      Lingard owner I'm sure we will hear more on Fridays presser rested tonight means he is more like playing Saturday Vs Wolves

    2. Zladan
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 27 days ago

      There was no word on him today. Nobody even questioned his absence in presser.

    3. Sotamendi84
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 27 days ago

      Cheers

  12. Cok3y5murf
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 27 days ago

    Don't understand FFS's lol posts rule.

    Got a 10-minute ban now for saying lol but on many other occasions I've said lol, I never got banned.

    When is it allowed and when is it not? Need a clear explanation.

    1. Epic Fail
      • 16 Years
      8 years, 27 days ago

      lol @ you

      1. Cok3y5murf
        • 10 Years
        8 years, 27 days ago

        Surely this deserves a ban? What I said wasn't even directed at any users here 😀 I laughed at Ronaldo

        1. G-Whizz
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • Has Moderation Rights
          • 9 Years
          8 years, 27 days ago

          Nah I'm leaving that one 😉
          It's supposed to stop people trying to wind up other posters about players so lol@ you is fine in my book but I'm sure someone will correct me if I'm wrong 😆

          1. Epic Fail
            • 16 Years
            8 years, 27 days ago

            I've got the mods under my thumb 😎

          2. Cok3y5murf
            • 10 Years
            8 years, 27 days ago

            How was I winding up other posters by laughing at Ronaldo?

        2. FPL ZB
          • Has Moderation Rights
          • 9 Years
          8 years, 27 days ago

          It’s if you do it to wind users up, such as lol@aguero owners if he misses a pen. You can lol at things that are innocently funny and not trolling

          1. Cok3y5murf
            • 10 Years
            8 years, 27 days ago

            How is "lolnaldo" winding users up? I didn't say anything about his owners. I was laughing at him

            1. FPL ZB
              • Has Moderation Rights
              • 9 Years
              8 years, 27 days ago

              Not sure, I didn’t ban you but it’s probably best not to just not to lol at users, FPL owners or players

            2. G-Whizz
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • Has Moderation Rights
              • 9 Years
              8 years, 27 days ago

              It's a lol@ type post mate

      2. THE SHEEP HUNTERS
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 27 days ago

        See you in ten minutes

    2. Desperately Seeking Dusan
      • 15 Years
      8 years, 27 days ago

      They also allow derivatives of “lol at...” like “Hahahaha at X owners”.

    3. G-Whizz
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 27 days ago

      lol is fine mate on it's own but the lol@ type posts get removed. For example lolnando, etc.

      1. Cok3y5murf
        • 10 Years
        8 years, 27 days ago

        What's the difference between lol and lol @? I'm laughing at someone in both cases. Sometimes I just don't add the '@'. This makes no sense 🙂

        1. G-Whizz
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • Has Moderation Rights
          • 9 Years
          8 years, 27 days ago

          lolnando is a lol@ type post, so gets removed. You may as well have said lol@ Ronaldo you don't get round it by removing the @

      2. DV8R
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 15 Years
        8 years, 27 days ago

        Is this an unwritten rule? No disrespect to the moderation team but if you're going to enforce rules, at least document it on the site somewhere so no one can get banned unfairly. Just saying.

        1. G-Whizz
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • Has Moderation Rights
          • 9 Years
          8 years, 27 days ago

          It's been discussed at length before on more than one occasion sorry you missed it

          1. DV8R
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 15 Years
            8 years, 27 days ago

            I think things such as this or discussing moderation should be mentioned somewhere on a rules page. Discussing it somewhere on a post that turns dead once a new article is up can easily be missed. That way no one can argue or start a debate over why their post was deleted.

        2. FPL ZB
          • Has Moderation Rights
          • 9 Years
          8 years, 27 days ago

          If I remember correctly I think Geoff has HT’ed it a few times, but not sure if it’s written anywhere. Mod’s try to get all of them but obviously some do slip through, it’s not intentional inconsistencies from us

    4. Syd.
      • 17 Years
      8 years, 27 days ago

      Depends with lol plod is on duty

    5. Brosstan
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 27 days ago

      Some of the mods on here have no social skills with the way they enforce bans.

      1. el polako
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 27 days ago

        Time for Mark to employ HR Business Partner ?

      2. Hooky
        • 11 Years
        8 years, 27 days ago

        No need for the last 6 words in that sentence.

        1. G-Whizz
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • Has Moderation Rights
          • 9 Years
          8 years, 27 days ago

          *Yawn*

    6. Pinturicchio10
      8 years, 27 days ago

      Hope this doesn't happen to me. Not sure what I would do if I couldn't post a comment for a whole ten minutes.

      1. G-Whizz
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 27 days ago

        😆

    7. Zladan
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 27 days ago

      A mod got mad when someone loled at them one day and couldn’t take the banter. Petty rule.

      1. THE SHEEP HUNTERS
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 27 days ago

        Yer__That was me 😆 Swines!

    8. G-Whizz
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 27 days ago

      One way round it I suppose is just to not do it...

  13. creative
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    8 years, 27 days ago

    Cannot decide between;

    A) Mitrovic
    B) Zaha

    Cant get both 🙁

    1. The Baby-faced Assassin
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 27 days ago

      I’m on my WC and ditched Zaha for Mitrovic if that helps

    2. jomikijiq
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 27 days ago

      Mitro

    3. The Mighty Hippo
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 27 days ago

      It's got to be Mitro. Waiting for him to go metal and nut someone makes the game that bit more edgy and exciting. It's a bit like having Diego Costa a couple of years ago.

  14. Tommy Tynans Left Shin Pad
    • 15 Years
    8 years, 27 days ago

    Bilva to whom? 8.4 ITB

    1. Threat Level Midnight
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 27 days ago

      Post rest of team

      1. Tommy Tynans Left Shin Pad
        • 15 Years
        8 years, 27 days ago

        Link is in my bio, help yourself

    2. lilmessipran
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 27 days ago

      pogboom

      1. Tommy Tynans Left Shin Pad
        • 15 Years
        8 years, 27 days ago

        Reckon he'll start?

  15. Team Cruel
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    8 years, 27 days ago

    Pogba on -99.3%. Hopefully he doesn't drop now with those goals.

    1. Tommy Tynans Left Shin Pad
      • 15 Years
      8 years, 27 days ago

      Hope he does! May bring him in....

      1. Ajax Hamsterdam
        • 12 Years
        8 years, 27 days ago

        If I was on a wc I definitely would

  16. Taarabts2Good4U
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 27 days ago

    DDG
    Mendy, VVD, PVA
    Salah, Mane, Mkhi, Pedro
    Ings, Aguero, Arnie

    I'm looking at Mkhi>Fraser, Ings>Mitrovic. 2 free transfers, £0.1 ITB. Good transfers or not?

    1. grumpyman
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 27 days ago

      If Mkhi starts tomorrow I'm moving him on for Richarlison. Out of Ings and Arnie I think I'd rather have Ings for the next few, even with him missing the Pool match.

      1. Taarabts2Good4U
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        8 years, 27 days ago

        So with the 2 free transfers, where would you look to change?

        1. grumpyman
          • 10 Years
          8 years, 27 days ago

          Probably Pedro, plus Mkhi unless there are hints before the deadline he might play at the weekend. If he plays he could haul.

    2. A.T
      • 16 Years
      8 years, 27 days ago

      Yes

    3. Baps Hunter
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 27 days ago

      I might consider losing PVA for WBA 😉 19 pts both so far and WBA is cheaper.

  17. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
    • 16 Years
    8 years, 27 days ago

    Am I seeing this right? Empty seats at the Etihad for a cl game?

    1. Team Cruel
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 27 days ago

      18k below capacity apparently.

    2. Rainer
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 27 days ago

      You seem surprised...

    3. Epic Fail
      • 16 Years
      8 years, 27 days ago

      You think Man City are a big team?

    4. A.T
      • 16 Years
      8 years, 27 days ago

      Emptyhad

  18. Brosstan
    • 12 Years
    8 years, 27 days ago

    So Mendy left City for Lyon? Explains why he was left out for the squad on Saturday, but how is this allowed outside the transfer window? UEFA needs to look into this.

  19. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
    • 16 Years
    8 years, 27 days ago

    Sane coming on

  20. puhd
    • 11 Years
    8 years, 27 days ago

    What’s going on with Mendy? Not even on the bench today

    1. Revival
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 27 days ago

      Assuming he has a minor injury so was never going to be risked tonight anyway

  21. The Jackal
    • 12 Years
    8 years, 27 days ago

    Iys only a 1 week deal

  22. TAT
    • 8 Years
    8 years, 27 days ago

    Why is Pep in the stands?

    1. Rainer
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 27 days ago

      Wasn't happy with the ref and let him know at HT during the beating from Liverpool at the Etihad last season.

      1. TAT
        • 8 Years
        8 years, 27 days ago

        Oh, of course - forgot about that. Thanks!

    2. el polako
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 27 days ago

      To fill them up.

      1. TAT
        • 8 Years
        8 years, 27 days ago

        Haha!

    3. Team Cruel
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 27 days ago

      Arrived late from the Peaky Blinders set.

      1. TAT
        • 8 Years
        8 years, 27 days ago

        Didn't know he had a thing for flat caps!

  23. Bubz
    • 13 Years
    8 years, 27 days ago

    Was it definitely a 3 game ban offence for Ronnie?

    1. el polako
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 27 days ago

      Card should be revoked, nothing to be boomed for really.

      1. Ajax Hamsterdam
        • 12 Years
        8 years, 27 days ago

        That red card for Ronaldo was nothing short of a disgrace

      2. el polako
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 27 days ago

        * booked

    2. Ramboros
      • 15 Years
      8 years, 27 days ago

      Nah, but he deserved to get sent off. First he kicked Murillo in the left leg, then he tried to pull his hair. That's two yellow card incidents at best.

  24. is this real
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 27 days ago

    I was just considering bringing Pogba into my team for Salah so that I could upgrade another mid to Hazard. Didn't see that he had scored two already tonight. Don't encourage the crazy voices in my head, Pogba.

    Never going to happen anyway, but it's funny what you'll consider when you want to WC but have two free transfers, in the knowledge you can WC next week instead.

  25. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
    • 16 Years
    8 years, 27 days ago

    Gundogan off
    Sane on

  26. Zenith UK
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 27 days ago

    Pick a team (WC);

    2.3 ITB;
    Ederson, Patricio
    AWB, Bennett, Alonso, Laporte, Robbo
    Hazard, Pogba*, Moura, Richarlison, Fraser
    Lacazette, Arnautovic, Wilson

    *Had Pogba pending since before his brace.

    0.1 ITB;
    Henny, Hart
    AWB, Bennet, Alonso, Robbo
    Hazard, Mane, Moura, Richarlison, Fraser
    Aguero, Mitrovic, Wilson

  27. Revival
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    8 years, 27 days ago

    Otamendi, Sane and Aguero will all be back in the team come the weekend for sure

  28. Ajax Hamsterdam
    • 12 Years
    8 years, 27 days ago

    Hope Lyon wins. People thought city would win the group with their reserve ...

  29. diesel001
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 27 days ago

    David Silva to be rested in the PL if he plays 90 mins today?

    1. Epic Fail
      • 16 Years
      8 years, 27 days ago

      Yes, confirmed.

    2. Oven Glover
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 27 days ago

      Sterling wasting a lot of energy that he (read my FPL team) would have needed against Cardiff 🙁

  30. FPL Virgin
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 27 days ago

    Will Jonty be putting his money where his mouth is and getting Kante on his wildcard?

    1. Team Cruel
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 27 days ago

      Who is Jonty?

    2. Ajax Hamsterdam
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 27 days ago

      Don't think he said that did he ?

    3. My heart goes Salalalalah
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 27 days ago

      Ask him