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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.

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  1. barcaa7
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 11 months ago

    a-Arnie to Mitro(-4)
    b-Kamara to Wilson(-4)
    c-play Bennett

    1. Jebiga
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 11 months ago

      C or B

    2. Respect My Authoritah
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 11 months ago

      D) Play Arnie, Bennett first sub

      1. barcaa7
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 11 months ago

        both will play , Mendy Kamara Stephens on bench

        1. Respect My Authoritah
          • 12 Years
          7 years, 11 months ago

          Then these options make no sense

  2. The Overthinker
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 11 months ago

    Will Mkhi start ?

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

      Probably not

      1. The Overthinker
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 11 months ago

        It's better to replace him I reckon then.

        Decisions decisions

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

          I think he was no longer an FPL option once he got benched a few weeks ago and Laca / Ozil started. That is when I got rid of him.

          1. The Overthinker
            • 9 Years
            7 years, 11 months ago

            Even I should have done it then .

            Pogba might be in

    2. L'Aeroplanino
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 11 months ago

      dont think so

    3. Salahlulijah
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 11 months ago

      Don’t think Emery is on here

    4. Pinturicchio10
      7 years, 11 months ago

      Emery put his Mkhi away weeks ago now, thank flip.

  3. Grounderz
    • 14 Years
    7 years, 11 months ago

    So, I’m reading somewhere that Aguero has not scored an away goal since December 2017.

    It’s coming one year if this continues...

    1. Make United Great Again
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 11 months ago

      Really?!

    2. Over Midwicket
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 11 months ago

      That can't be true

      1. Sgt Frank Drebin
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 11 months ago

        Bu that's just 6 away games he hasn't scored. Yeah I know it's worrying, but as much as you would have thought at the beginning.

    3. Weasel Boy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 11 months ago

      Salah (c)

    4. Respect My Authoritah
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 11 months ago

      In the league, think so. Had a dry patch before his injury

    5. Richd
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 11 months ago

      What?

    6. Axle11
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 11 months ago

      Just checked and this is correct.
      10 PL games without away goals last season + 2 this season, since vs Swansea 13 Dec 2017.
      note: he missed 5 away games in 17/18, though because of injury.

      1. Axle11
        • 13 Years
        7 years, 11 months ago

        (i mean 10 away goals last season since his goal against Swansea in 13 Dec, just in case my last post was confusing.)

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

    Good morning.

    Advice on options please.

    1) Keep Arnie despite uncertainty
    2) Arnie -> Mitro
    3) Arnie -> Zaha

    1FT left so no hit required.

    Thanks - best of luck to all for this GW.

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

      I’m keeping Arnie

    2. barcaa7
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 11 months ago

      2

    3. paullufc17
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 11 months ago

      keep

  5. Jebiga
    • 14 Years
    7 years, 11 months ago

    Who to captain ?
    1. Salah
    2. Aguero
    3. Hazard

    1. barcaa7
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 11 months ago

      1

    2. Collie01
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 11 months ago

      1

    3. Srv210
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 11 months ago

      same problem....between hazard and salah for me, ML rival will be captaining hazard so maybe ill go with hazard

      1. La Roja
        • 14 Years
        7 years, 11 months ago

        That’s a pathetic reason to captain a player

    4. Rex Lapis
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 11 months ago

      1

    5. Eytexi
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 11 months ago

      1

    6. Axle11
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 11 months ago

      Right now I'm sticking on 2. Warnock mentioned Cardiff won't change their style of play again this week and will try to attack.

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

        But that wont really happen because they'll hardly have any possession

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

      1

  6. Trovsmash
    • 13 Years
    7 years, 11 months ago

    WC team;

    Hennessy / Hart

    Awb Doherty Alonso Trips TAA

    Hazard Salah Fraser Maddison Holj

    Aguero Jiminez Mitro

    2.1itb

    Should i be upgrading anywhere? Is richarlison a better option than maddison?

    1. Jebiga
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 11 months ago

      Captain ?

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

      Maybe Wilson instead of Jiminez?

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

        Jiminez has the underlying stats and i dont know if i want double bournemouth. Captaining Salah

  7. dashdriver
    • 11 Years
    7 years, 11 months ago

    Am I going to keep the armband on Vardy, or will I change it to Manè, Hazard or Agüero before the deadline?

    1. Collie01
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 11 months ago

      Change

      1. Collie01
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 11 months ago

        Having Vardy is enough

    2. Make United Great Again
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 11 months ago

      You’ll change it imo. The other 3 are far better picks than Vardy this week

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

      You tell us

  8. Teomi
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 11 months ago

    Fab or bego?
    Leaning towards fab because of high potential saves against Chelsea...

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

      Begovic, much higher chance of a clean sheet

  9. Mreidfelt
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 11 months ago

    I am in between Hazard and Madisson...Hazard obvious but Madisson would be a huge pundit if it works....

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

      Hazard, always

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

      Sounds like a wild night

    3. Slaps
      • 15 Years
      7 years, 11 months ago

      I would love to go with Maddison, really rate him and think there could be goals in that game, but I know I won't go through with it!

    4. Respect My Authoritah
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 11 months ago

      It requires Maddison to haul, and Hazard to blank. Seems unlikely

  10. Oven Glover
    • 11 Years
    7 years, 11 months ago

    There was a false Liverpool lineup posted by a known serial spammer yesterday. It had Lovren starting and no Salah. Clearly scaremongering imo. Saw him post this morning. Thought you got at least a 24 hour ban for crap like that. Makes the bans for lol@ seem ridiculous.

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

      Lol@ bans are over the top

      1. Oven Glover
        • 11 Years
        7 years, 11 months ago

        Don’t like them either but spreading false information to scare people is worse imo.

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

        I don't see why. They are clearly trolling trying to scare people for a laugh. Why would you want them around? What value are they adding?

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

      Think there will be Liverpool rotation today mind you

      1. Oven Glover
        • 11 Years
        7 years, 11 months ago

        Couldn’t care less tbh.

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

          Your post suggests you do care! People should have realised by now that until 1 hour before kick off no one knows what the line ups are

          1. Oven Glover
            • 11 Years
            7 years, 11 months ago

            I care about this place being a good source of reliable information and obvious trolling should be dealt with by the mods.

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

      You forgot to mention the OP also acknowledged it was incorrect. If you have any issues with moderation then please email Geoff@fantasyfootballscout.co.uk

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

    Tosun + Mendy --> Lacazette + 4.9m defender.

    Worth the hit? Starting defenders would be Robertson, Alonso and WanB

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

      I transferred Tosun out after 62 minutes Vs West Ham. Just get rid and don't look back!

      1. Pinturicchio10
        7 years, 11 months ago

        Hahaha, love it. Bin that fool.

      2. Dosh
        • 12 Years
        7 years, 11 months ago

        Tosun to Zaha for free or Lacazette for a hit?

  12. Over Midwicket
    • 14 Years
    7 years, 11 months ago

    Can I get a first to 3? Last decisions on WC. Thanks morning FFSers 😉

    A) Ederson, 4.0GK, Wilson
    B) Patricio, Foster/Ryan, Zaha

    Cheers!

    1. Respect My Authoritah
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 11 months ago

      B. Probably with Ryan due to the nice run

  13. Wayne8
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 11 months ago

    Who should I put in:

    Moura
    Dilva
    Richarlison

    Cheers.

  14. 3hoursleep
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    7 years, 11 months ago

    £2.5m in bank, urging me to upgrade but 3 (nice) choices..
    1) FT - Bench Mendy (play Wan Bissaka), upgrade Jiminez to Giroud.
    2) -4 - Mendy > Walker (Bench Wan Bissaka) AND upgrade Jiminez to Giroud.
    3) -4 - Mendy > Bamba (play Wan Bissaka) and upgrade Jiminez to Lacazette?

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

      The one without a hit.

    2. Camp No No
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 11 months ago

      It really comes down to two questions. First is Wan v. Walker-4. I wouldn't be confident taking that hit. As much chance that CPL have clean sheet home as City away. Cardiff defending deep, there can be a lot of chances for Walker to get to assists, but I just wouldn't bank on that. Supposing the same clean sheet probability, Walker has to get assist+1bap to eliminate that -4. Only after that anything is plus. It's a bit of a risk.

      That solved, the question is: Giroud v. Lacazette-4. With this one I'm somewhat happier. 1 goal more for Lacazette eliminates the hit already. Arsenal has a home fixture, with slightly more rest (no traveling midweek, later fixture). Semi-long term better fixtures. Lacazette more nailed on.

      So, C seems like a completely reasonable hit for me but this is not a

      1. 3hoursleep
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        7 years, 11 months ago

        Thanks for your awesome reply, really helped me see clarity - gratefully appreciated, thank you!

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

    Chances of Pedro starting?

    1. Collie01
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 11 months ago

      Slim I'd say

  16. Jimbo-Jones
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 11 months ago

    Mendy to:

    Holebas (4.8) - ful, ars, BOU, wol, HUD
    Chilwell (5.0) - HUD, new, EVE, ars, WHU

    Allows funds to go Masuaku -> Richarlison.

    1. Respect My Authoritah
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 11 months ago

      Holebas

    2. Collie01
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 11 months ago

      I went Chilwell on WC last week

    3. Eytexi
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 11 months ago

      Chilwell

  17. CFC1990
    • 15 Years
    7 years, 11 months ago

    Is it worth taking a -4 to get rid of B Silva?

    All my bench won't play and I am also playing Billing this week.

    Will wildcard almost certainly next week but no point doing it this late now as I have missed price rises.

    Was thinking of getting Son in

    1. Respect My Authoritah
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 11 months ago

      No. Sell Billing for Hughes

  18. Devilish_cherry
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 11 months ago

    Hey guys would you
    bench : (on a wc so tough to choose)
    A) Richarlison
    B) Wan Bissaka

  19. Riders of Yohan
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 11 months ago

    Okay had to WC after a stupid knee jerk. Opinions appreciated:

    Foster / Patricio
    Mendy / Alonso / robbo / awb/ bennet
    Hazard / mane / richarlison / Fraser / hojberg
    Aguero / lukaku / ings

    Tempting to change mendy, how long is he out for? Also could go lukaku to lacazette to upgrade ings to Mitrovic?

    1. Jebiga
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 11 months ago

      Not lukaku

      1. Saka Punch
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 11 months ago

        Why, his form looks pretty decent?

      2. Riders of Yohan
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 11 months ago

        Guaranteed to start in a side that should finish 3rd really?

    2. Saka Punch
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 11 months ago

      I went with very similar, though downgraded Mendy to get Mitro over Ings

      1. Riders of Yohan
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 11 months ago

        Ah yeah, who to though?

        1. Saka Punch
          • 8 Years
          7 years, 11 months ago

          Doherty, as rotates well with WanB. But could also go Holebas?

          1. Riders of Yohan
            • 8 Years
            7 years, 11 months ago

            Ah Doherty is a shout

      2. Riders of Yohan
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 11 months ago

        Mendy to shaw
        Ings to Mitrovic
        ?

        1. Saka Punch
          • 8 Years
          7 years, 11 months ago

          Yeah if that works funds-wise?

  20. THFC4LIFE
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 11 months ago

    Rate my team in the members area thinks Mane is a better captain option than Hazard and Kun this week, I can’t decide between the 3.

    Anyone want to help?

    1. paullufc17
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 11 months ago

      Kun

    2. Holmes
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 11 months ago

      always homie

    3. Respect My Authoritah
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 11 months ago

      Of those 3, I'd go Hazard

    4. Slaps
      • 15 Years
      7 years, 11 months ago

      Liverpool at home to Southampton is a really appealing fixture, but Hazard does seem like the right choice out of those

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

      Captain Sensible article? All the top options have viable reason for and against this week.

    6. Excused By Bemused Confusio…
      • 16 Years
      7 years, 11 months ago

      Easy. Aguero

    7. Salahlulijah
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 11 months ago

      I’d pick Mané but concerned there will be some rotation

      1. THFC4LIFE
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 11 months ago

        That’s my only worry, could be benched or come off early

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

      Kun

  21. Jebiga
    • 14 Years
    7 years, 11 months ago

    Play Ward (Cardiff) or Bennett as first sub ?

    1. Collie01
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 11 months ago

      Bennett

    2. Respect My Authoritah
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 11 months ago

      Ward

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

      Would slightly go for Ward as Man Utd have more offensive power.

    4. DA Minnion (Former great)
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 11 months ago

      I went ward.

  22. aborg
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 11 months ago

    Ederson
    Alonso, Robertson, WB, Holebas
    Moura, Salah, Fraser
    Zaha, Aguero, Firmino

    I have Pedro as my first sub. Should I replace him with one of my starting players or just keep as is? I’m not sure what to do.

  23. Saka Punch
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 11 months ago

    Best rotating 4.5 keepers for a WC team?

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

      Hennessey, Patricio

  24. Coldplay
    • 14 Years
    7 years, 11 months ago

    Why are people getting rid of Arnie for a hit? Is he out injured?

    1. Respect My Authoritah
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 11 months ago

      The flag

      1. Coldplay
        • 14 Years
        7 years, 11 months ago

        Did Pellegrini not say something about him in the press conference?

  25. Jebiga
    • 14 Years
    7 years, 11 months ago

    I really hope this is the point of the season when salah starting to outscores mane

    1. DA Minnion (Former great)
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 11 months ago

      I really hope it isn't.

      1. Jebiga
        • 14 Years
        7 years, 11 months ago

        3 milions is the range 🙂

    2. Make United Great Again
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 11 months ago

      Amen

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

    WC team done finally

    Hennessey (Steele)
    Robertson Alonso AWB (Bennet, Suttner)
    Mane Hazard Dilva Fraser (Hojbjerg)
    Aguero Lacazette Mitrovic

    Hennessey to Fabianski in gw10

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

      Looks good

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

        Thanks mate

  27. DA Minnion (Former great)
    • 14 Years
    7 years, 11 months ago

    No Salah today.today.scary times.

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

      I will be half way through my 2nd bottle of red wine when the game kicks off so that should help calm me down

  28. Concrete
    • 12 Years
    7 years, 11 months ago

    Pereira from Leicester is a trap isn’t he

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

      Morgan suspended for this gameweek. Should get 1 clean sheet.

    2. Eytexi
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 11 months ago

      A lot of attacking potential but nothing guarenteed. Best pick in his price bracket for next 2 imo.

  29. NUFCAndrew
    • 10 Years
    7 years, 11 months ago

    I’ve been inactive on here but Pedro & Mendy both orange flagged. Are they both going to be out?

    1. Jebiga
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 11 months ago

      WC destroyed ?

    2. Wakanda
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 11 months ago

      mendy definitely, i believe pedro can still kick without his arms

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

      Mendy is out
      Pedro risky also

  30. andrinho
    • 11 Years
    7 years, 11 months ago

    Transfer in:
    a) Smalling
    b) Trippier
    c) Shaw
    d) Other

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

      A

    2. Eytexi
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 11 months ago

      A, but also like Walker if affordable

    3. The Mighty Hippo
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 11 months ago

      C