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This season we are collating all relevant Gameweek advice in one article every week to help you with your preparations.

In this first edition we have pulled together all the content that we have already produced relating to Gameweek 6.

With just a few hours remaining until the the 11:30am deadline, here’s your last chance to go over everything…

The Best FPL Captain for Gameweek 6

After collecting your thoughts in our Captain Poll, we have now assessed the question over the armband in another Captain Sensible article.

The captain poll is still live so make sure you vote in that and see what the rest of the Fantasy Football Scout community are thinking of doing.

READ IT HERE

Scout Picks – The best FPL players for Gameweek 6

We’ve picked our 11-man selection for Gameweek 6 with the help of our FPL pundits.

Make sure you check-out the line-up, in case it helps you make any last-minute decisions.

READ IT HERE

Team News

We have gone through every single press conference over the last two days to bring you the latest and most important team news in one article.

You can also check out our predicted line-ups in the Team News tab.

READ IT HERE

Differentials

Leroy Sané (£9.2m) has become something of a differential option in the early part of this season.

We’ve gone over the case for his inclusion in Gameweek 6, as well two other sparingly owned options in a Spot the Differential article.

READ IT HERE

The Opinion

The General is back with another piece of his mind this week.

After turning to his arch nemesis Eden Hazard on a Wildcard, he’s back on track ahead of Gameweek 6.

READ IT HERE

The Data

Some FPL talking points can only be gleaned from the data, which is why we want to remind you of the numbers available to you concerning Gameweek 6.

Earlier this week we analysed the stastistics from the first five rounds of matches.

READ IT HERE

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  1. milanista10
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    7 years, 6 months ago

    Thought on this for a -4 lads:

    OUT: Mkhi Ings Mendy
    IN: Maddison Mitrovic Pereira/Shaw

    1. denial
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      Yes

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

      would probably try keep mendy

    3. korbendallas82
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      Nice.

    4. #FPLBhuna
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      Yes

    5. n-doggg
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      Yes

    6. Dynamic Duos
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      yeh looks good to me, i went Mendy and Jimenez, to Chilwell and Mitrovic -4

    7. Any Laporte in a Storm
      • 16 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      Good shout but seems short term to me.

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

    hazard or kun for captaincy?

    1. smix
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      On Kun at the moment ! But it’s just too tough to call

      1. FPL_DON
        • 11 Years
        7 years, 6 months ago

        you know haha on Hazard myself

    2. Any Laporte in a Storm
      • 16 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      Kun.

      1. FPL_DON
        • 11 Years
        7 years, 6 months ago

        cheers boss

    3. Lebowski85
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      Hazard. Mainly because I took a hit to bring him in. Also, Aguero has only scored in one game this season....and done nothing away from home

      1. FPL_DON
        • 11 Years
        7 years, 6 months ago

        that's very true

      2. Any Laporte in a Storm
        • 16 Years
        7 years, 6 months ago

        Ahh, it's a bloody good argument that I can't really counter. All I can say is that I refer to an earlier post of mine. I don't like Kun away from home but he has just had his minutes managed midweek, has just signed a new contract and they just lost. They must be hurting and Cardiff are far and away the worst team in the league. I heard they make their home a bit of a fortress but I'm banking on it not being for this game.

    4. SHOOTER MCGINN
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      On Aguero. Expecting a strong performance after the midweek disaster.

  3. doublyG
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    7 years, 6 months ago

    Is Bednarek or Mendy -> Doherty worth a hit to avoid Stephens starting?

    1. GreennRed
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      No

      1. doublyG
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        7 years, 6 months ago

        Worth it for any defender?

        1. GreennRed
          • 14 Years
          7 years, 6 months ago

          I don't think so. No CS means your minus 2 and Stephens will get you 1 point at least so that's a 5 point swing for your hit.

          1. doublyG
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 13 Years
            7 years, 6 months ago

            I don't disagree. The counter argument is I will benefit from that transfer for many weeks as Bednarek is a 0 every week unless that is my FT next week. At least I would get to get whatever extra I get more than Stephen's 1 this week.

    2. Snooze ya lose
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      No

  4. The Head-Ake
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 6 months ago

    The new sofa has arrived. Good protection against Maddison 🙂

    1. doublyG
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      If Maddison is your biggest fear your team must be pretty good!

    2. GreennRed
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      🙂

    3. denial
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      Possible just a small chair needed for him.

    4. MTPockets
        7 years, 6 months ago

        Need a voodoo doll and needles judging by his luck.

      • doublyG
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        7 years, 6 months ago

        Do you mean Jammison?

      • Any Laporte in a Storm
        • 16 Years
        7 years, 6 months ago

        Maybe now you just need to add a Shanez Longe?

    5. Sihproma
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      i'm on WC now and headache about Mendy

      1. denial
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 16 Years
        7 years, 6 months ago

        If on w/c ditch

      2. GreennRed
        • 14 Years
        7 years, 6 months ago

        The best thing for a headache is nothing.

        Nothing works better than Anadin 😉

      3. Snooze ya lose
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 16 Years
        7 years, 6 months ago

        Ditch easy

      4. Pinturicchio10
          7 years, 6 months ago

          Select a defender at a similar price to Mendy that you don't mind playing for a while. When Mendy is back bring him in for the other guy. Simples.

        • Any Laporte in a Storm
          • 16 Years
          7 years, 6 months ago

          Depends when you got him. At the moment there is no concrete info so if you got him early and enjoyed a rise, great. There's also the issus of selling early, it not being serious and trying to buy him back for an extra 0.2 mil. I say wait.

      5. #FPLBhuna
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 6 months ago

        A) play pedro
        B) play awb (triple up with henny+pva)
        C) Trippier (-4) - would bring in next week anyway
        D) richarlison (-4) - would bring in next week anyway

        1. Maddi Son
          • 8 Years
          7 years, 6 months ago

          The gambler inside of me screams B. That option will either be amazing or depressing.

          I think Pedro is probably the sensible option.

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

          similar position. i'm playing the pedo

      6. barcaa7
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 6 months ago

        King or Wilson ??

        1. Snooze ya lose
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 16 Years
          7 years, 6 months ago

          Toss a coin?

        2. FCRS BGD
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 8 Years
          7 years, 6 months ago

          King, scored in all last 3 games against Burnley

      7. Total Foot 5
        • 12 Years
        7 years, 6 months ago

        trippier or robertson?

        already have moura, mane and sala

        1. Snooze ya lose
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 16 Years
          7 years, 6 months ago

          Robbo this week

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

          Trips

      8. n-doggg
        • 13 Years
        7 years, 6 months ago

        Would love some more opinons on this:

        Would you WC from A to B. A is already a -4

        A. Current (-4)
        Rui, hamer
        Alonso, Robert, WanB, MENDY*, BEDNAREK*
        salah, hazard, RICHARLISON*, Fraser, BILLING*
        Aguero, arnie, KING*

        B: Wildcard
        Rui/hamer
        Alonso, Robert, WanB, DOHERTY*, BENNET*
        salah, hazard, SANE*, Fraser, HOJBERG*
        Aguero, arnie, INGS*

        Thanks

      9. SpaceCadet
        • 12 Years
        7 years, 6 months ago

        Best united defender to get in this gw?

        1. n-doggg
          • 13 Years
          7 years, 6 months ago

          DDG or val

        2. alfast1c
          • 15 Years
          7 years, 6 months ago

          Lindelof

        3. JustPark
          • 10 Years
          7 years, 6 months ago

          Smalling.

        4. RomeluAndJuliet
          • 8 Years
          7 years, 6 months ago

          Smalling

        5. Snooze ya lose
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 16 Years
          7 years, 6 months ago

          Smalling or ddg

        6. FCRS BGD
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 8 Years
          7 years, 6 months ago

          Valencia

      10. Maddi Son
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 6 months ago

        Bettinelli,
        TAA, Alonso, Smalling, PVA
        Hazard(c) Mane, Maddison
        Auba, Mitro, Aguero

        Hamer, AWB, Guendouzi, Westwood

        Crispy 1.0m itb.

        1. #FPLBhuna
          • 9 Years
          7 years, 6 months ago

          No auba(c) ?

          Think I’m going for it this week

          If he bangs I’ll change my ffs name to auboomerang2 haha

          1. yakirh
            • 9 Years
            7 years, 6 months ago

            go for it

          2. Maddi Son
            • 8 Years
            7 years, 6 months ago

            I literally changed it from Auba to Hazard minutes ago lol. I really want to captain Auba but I have this niggle out doubt about his playing time. Ahhhh

            1. #FPLBhuna
              • 9 Years
              7 years, 6 months ago

              Haha fair enough pal

              Good luck for the gw

          3. Maddi Son
            • 8 Years
            7 years, 6 months ago

            Sod it, I'll Auba(c) if you are too

            1. #FPLBhuna
              • 9 Years
              7 years, 6 months ago

              Haha yeah I’m
              Going for it pal

              You on Twitter?

              1. Maddi Son
                • 8 Years
                7 years, 6 months ago

                Nah I don't man, just boring old Facebook.

      11. BigBillyBass
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 6 months ago

        Mendy may start today now I’m hearing?

        1. Pumpkinhead - I'm ITK …
          • 16 Years
          7 years, 6 months ago

          Source?

        2. ⚔★Vibudh★⚔
          • 9 Years
          7 years, 6 months ago

          😮

        3. mackan
          • 8 Years
          7 years, 6 months ago

          What?

        4. waterboy
          • 13 Years
          7 years, 6 months ago

          BigBillyBass, Is that Big Billy Bullsh*t ?

        5. n-doggg
          • 13 Years
          7 years, 6 months ago

          Doubt it

        6. Salahlulijah
          • 7 Years
          7 years, 6 months ago

          Must be voices in your head

        7. Bat Man
          • 8 Years
          7 years, 6 months ago

          Where?

        8. Hazz
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 8 Years
          7 years, 6 months ago

          I don't know where you've heard that.

          Regardless, I'm starting him with the assumption he gets subbed out.

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

            This

        9. Hazz
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 8 Years
          7 years, 6 months ago

          That tweet? 😮

        10. doublyG
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 13 Years
          7 years, 6 months ago

          The pre deadline trolling begins...

        11. BigBillyBass
          • 7 Years
          7 years, 6 months ago

          Few bits and bobs floating about on Twitter. Have Blue Moon fan forum confirmed team sheet yet?

          1. BadgersBoys
            • 12 Years
            7 years, 6 months ago

            Link them then.

          2. Critical Observer
            • 9 Years
            7 years, 6 months ago

            No team sheets posted yet.

        12. JustPark
          • 10 Years
          7 years, 6 months ago

          Here we go..

        13. Pumpkinhead - I'm ITK …
          • 16 Years
          7 years, 6 months ago

          Come up with something or your probably going to get a ban

        14. Totalfootball
          • 9 Years
          7 years, 6 months ago

          If you got a reputed source then tell ?!

        15. BigBillyBass
          • 7 Years
          7 years, 6 months ago

          Linked from Twitter. This indicates a fictitious injury, likely a suspension OR a curve ball from Pep? https://manchestercity.vitalfootball.co.uk/opinion-benjamin-mendy-is-more-likely-to-be-suspended-rather-than-injured/

          1. Pumpkinhead - I'm ITK …
            • 16 Years
            7 years, 6 months ago

            I'm starting him anyway. Just incase

          2. VanDijksToWatchOutFor
            • 8 Years
            7 years, 6 months ago

            But also suggests he won’t play, just for a different reason.

      12. The Yorkshire Pirlo
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 6 months ago

        Play 2.

        A) Wan-B
        B) Chilwell
        C) Ghezzal

      13. The Red Devil
        • 11 Years
        7 years, 6 months ago

        Best option for next 3 GWs?
        Pogba richarlison Lucas Madison?
        Thanks!

        1. GinjaWhinja
          • 16 Years
          7 years, 6 months ago

          Rich for me, out of those, given the extra funds he opens up. But Pogba a great diff.

          1. JustPark
            • 10 Years
            7 years, 6 months ago

            Maddi cheap as well though.

        2. BigBillyBass
          • 7 Years
          7 years, 6 months ago

          Richarlison no brainer

      14. jackhammer1
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 6 months ago

        1ft...
        Midfield
        Hazard Pedro Mane Maddison Dilva

        A. Pedro to Rich
        B. Pedro to Fraser
        C. Save

        1. Davidjohns85
          • 15 Years
          7 years, 6 months ago

          If you can get away with playing a 4 man midfield or can bring on a starter from the bench then save so you can see Rich back in action. He's not due big points
          this week...tho you never know with Arsenal

      15. woody3260
        • 12 Years
        7 years, 6 months ago

        Pickford, Mendy, Stephens, Kane > Henno, Laporte, Maddison, Aguero

        -8 and TC Kun...

        1. StayoutheSpiceZone
          • 8 Years
          7 years, 6 months ago

          Do it

      16. Steinburg FC
        • 11 Years
        7 years, 6 months ago

        So last night i had a few beers and a bottle wine... and activated my WC, thoughts?

        Hennessy, (Lossi)
        Alonso, Robertson, Trippier, (Doherty, W-Bissaka)
        Mane, Hazard, Fraser, Richarlsen, (ward)
        Lacazette, Aguero (C) Mitrovich

        thoughts, Lacazette could become Vardy and getting Mendy back wont be to hard. If i need salah back Lacca to cheaper striker.

        1. denial
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 16 Years
          7 years, 6 months ago

          That would be what I would go for. Looks nice.

        2. rrcmc
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 16 Years
          7 years, 6 months ago

          I did the same

        3. LÖrKingMuch
          • 15 Years
          7 years, 6 months ago

          Nice! I had wine too and decided to do nothing and leave the team as is.

      17. Tmel
        • 15 Years
        7 years, 6 months ago

        a) Start AWB & bench Arnie
        b) Start Arnie & bench AWB
        c) Arnie > Mitro (-4) & bench AWB

        1. Lexi2014
          • 11 Years
          7 years, 6 months ago

          Going for B myself

      18. Paanmonkey
        • 11 Years
        7 years, 6 months ago

        salah > hazard? yaya? nay?

        1. waitinginthelonggrass
          • 15 Years
          7 years, 6 months ago

          Salah home vs Southampton..

          1. Paanmonkey
            • 11 Years
            7 years, 6 months ago

            so keep?

      19. Mr. Perfectionist
        • 13 Years
        7 years, 6 months ago

        On my WC. Who would you pick and why?

        A) Wilson & Richarlison/Maddison - which one?
        B) Mitrovic & Fraser

        Really torn between the two. Leaning on A atm due to fixtures

        1. denial
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 16 Years
          7 years, 6 months ago

          B. Mitro

        2. waitinginthelonggrass
          • 15 Years
          7 years, 6 months ago

          B

        3. Lexi2014
          • 11 Years
          7 years, 6 months ago

          B

        4. FCRS BGD
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 8 Years
          7 years, 6 months ago

          B

      20. TAT
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 6 months ago

        Would you captain Haz, Kun or Salah this GW?

        1. waitinginthelonggrass
          • 15 Years
          7 years, 6 months ago

          Same dilemma. Currently on Salah

          1. TAT
            • 8 Years
            7 years, 6 months ago

            Same. Tempted by both Kun and Haz, but can't decide.

        2. Srv210
          • 8 Years
          7 years, 6 months ago

          on salah currently

          1. TAT
            • 8 Years
            7 years, 6 months ago

            It's a difficult one for sure!

      21. Whats the Mata?
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        7 years, 6 months ago

        cap Salah or Kun?

        1. Salahlulijah
          • 7 Years
          7 years, 6 months ago

          If you still have him then Salah. When else would you captain him otherwise!?

        2. korbendallas82
          • 12 Years
          7 years, 6 months ago

          Haz.

        3. FCRS BGD
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 8 Years
          7 years, 6 months ago

          Salah

      22. Total Foot 5
        • 12 Years
        7 years, 6 months ago

        will hamer start again? he is fit.

        1. ⭐ ABHISHEK - THE CURIOUS …
          • 15 Years
          7 years, 6 months ago

          Yes Hamer starting

          1. stat
              7 years, 6 months ago

              Source?

          2. Salahlulijah
            • 7 Years
            7 years, 6 months ago

            He was fit last week and was benched. Think he’s 2nd choice

          3. Volley127
            • 13 Years
            7 years, 6 months ago

            Doubt it.

        2. The Overthinker
          • 9 Years
          7 years, 6 months ago

          All i have to say is this is the week to take bold captaincy decision because of so many options to choose from. Back your gut for once and Go Maverick if you are thinking to.

          May the force be with you

          1. dashdriver
            • 10 Years
            7 years, 6 months ago

            No Vardy, no party.

        3. Dynamic Duos
          • 12 Years
          7 years, 6 months ago

          what time is the breakfast club?

          1. ⭐ ABHISHEK - THE CURIOUS …
            • 15 Years
            7 years, 6 months ago

            15 mins before deadline , in 30 mins

            1. Dynamic Duos
              • 12 Years
              7 years, 6 months ago

              cheers

          1. XabiAlonso
            • 10 Years
            7 years, 6 months ago

            Aguero cap it is

          2. MTPockets
              7 years, 6 months ago

              The old Jamie Jackson school of language.

              1. BadgersBoys
                • 12 Years
                7 years, 6 months ago

                This.

            • Totalfootball
              • 9 Years
              7 years, 6 months ago

              Now this is a reputable source .

            • Totalfootball
              • 9 Years
              7 years, 6 months ago

              Btw who do you think has more chance of missing out if Shaq does start ?!
              Mane or Salah ?!

          3. Tomas Brolin ate all Depays
            • 13 Years
            7 years, 6 months ago

            A) Mendy out can to Bellerin / Trippier etc

            B) Ings out and to who at same or lower money ?

          4. McSauce
            • 16 Years
            7 years, 6 months ago

            Mykhi to Richarlison for -4???

          5. *Reformed-Character*
            • 8 Years
            7 years, 6 months ago

            Mendy and king out for Doherty and Lacazette ? Have Fraser..

          6. chaser123
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 8 Years
            7 years, 6 months ago

            Would you take a hit if you had Stephens in your starting line up and no bench?

            1. Salahlulijah
              • 7 Years
              7 years, 6 months ago

              Yes

              1. chaser123
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                • 8 Years
                7 years, 6 months ago

                Ok, thanks!

                My non-starters are Mendy, Ings and Peltier. I have £0.7m ITB .... what do you think?