Scout Picks

Gameweek 17 Scout Picks – Heavy hitters among forwards

The Scout Picks are going big up-front in Gameweek 17 with two premium forwards selected.

We’ve gone over the roster submitted by our pundits for the latest Scout Squad article in order to pick an XI under £83m.

This week we’ve gone for a 4-3-3 formation…

Goalkeeper

After receiving more top-spot recommendations than any other goalkeeper among the pundits this week, Ben Foster (£4.5m) claims the number one jersey for the Scout Picks. Paul and Neale were his biggest fans for Gameweek 17 with Peter also giving him a mention. Watford host a Cardiff City side with fewer away goals than any other Premier League club so far this season. For once, a Hornets clean sheet looks on the cards.

Defenders

Marcos Alonso (£7.0m) comes back into the Scout Picks XI for the first time since Gameweek 14. Chelsea travel to Brighton on the back of their morale-boosting 2-0 victory over Manchester City, and will be hoping to replicate their last visit to the Amex Stadium when they left as 4-0 winners. Only two sides have allowed more chances down the right flank in home matches this season, so Alonso could have the opportunity to exploit that weakness and potentially get defensive returns too.

Ben Davies (£5.6m) looks likely to be selected at left-back against Burnley with Danny Rose playing the full 90 minutes in Barcelona on Tuesday night. For that reason, we’ve chosen him for the Scout Picks with a clean sheet a strong possibility at Wembley Stadium on Saturday afternoon. Burnley have the lowest goal conversion rate in the last four Gameweeks, which means Spurs’ defence should go largely untroubled.

Matt Doherty (£5.1m) is almost the first name on the Scout Picks team-sheet every week these days. His goal against Newcastle in Gameweek 16 was his third attacking return in as many matches and he is still recording underlying statistics that suggest his form is sustainable. No defender has more shots on goal than Doherty this season, only one has more in the box while next opponents Bournemouth are joint-bottom for shots allowed in the penalty box since Gameweek 13.

Chris Löwe (£4.4m) primarily comes into the Scout Picks as a budget enabler, at the behest of Neale, but he does show some promise for points too. Huddersfield host a goal-shy Newcastle side in Gameweek 17 and have tightened up at the back themselves. In fact, the number of big chances they have conceded in their last four home matches is just one fewer than defending champions Manchester City. Meanwhile, Löwe has been involved in free-kicks and corners this season and will be more central to them with Aaron Mooy out injured. Thankfully for Huddersfield, Newcastle remain the side with the worst defensive record from set pieces in 2018/19.

Midfielders

Raheem Sterling (£11.6m) comes back into the Scout Picks on the back of being chosen as the top midfield option by both Paul and Joe. 90 minutes in the Champions League didn’t put either of them off, nor Peter who chose him as the secondary option. While his start is not set in stone the current injury problems at Manchester City may force Pep Guardiola’s to play the Englishman from the start. Sterling has five goals and three assists in his last five Etihad starts.

Felipe Anderson (£7.3m) emerged from this week’s Scout Squad article with a similar backing to Sterling. Peter and Neale chose him as the best midfield option, Joe chose him at second choice, Paul fourth. With five goals and an assist in his last six matches, it’s easy to see why he is so popular. With the leaky Fulham defence up next and a mix of goal threat and creativity, we are predicting a continuation of Anderson’s form in Gameweek 17.

Watford’s hosting of Cardiff this weekend has also shaped our midfield with Roberto Pereyra (£6.2m) making another appearance. Only one midfield player had more shots than him in Gameweek 16, which bodes well for the Bluebirds’ trip to Hertfordshire. Neil Warnock’s men have conceded an average of 2.1 goals per away game this season and with Pereyra offering a great threat, he’s an easy choice. The Argentinian was name-checked by three of our Scout Squad pundits.

Forwards

Harry Kane (£12.6m) gets a third successive inclusion in the Scout Picks ahead of Spurs’ Gameweek 17 hosting of Burnley. Despite that rest against Leicester, only one player has had more shots on target than him in the last four Gameweeks. Meanwhile, the Clarets have allowed the joint-most goal attempts in the penalty box since Gameweek 13. It’s a match made in Fantasy heaven, which is why he was chosen as the best forward by all four pundits and has also won our captain poll with ease this week.

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang (£11.5m) unanimously claimed second place in the Scout Squad this week, with all four pundits choosing him just below Kane. This week it’s a trip to face a Southampton side still in transition under new manager Ralph Hasenhüttl, so he should have plenty of opportunities to find the back of the net. Indeed, only one player has had more shots on goal since Gameweek 13 than Aubameyang, who looks set to start after missing Europa League duty on Thursday.

Raúl Jiménez (£6.1m) completes the Scout Picks line-up with Wolves facing that vulnerable Bournemouth defence. The Cherries are the joint-worst side for allowing penalty box shots over the last four Gameweeks, while Wolves’ Mexican forward has had more efforts in that area of the pitch than anyone else during the selected period.

Substitutes

Jose Holebas (£4.7m) earns a place on the bench ahead of Cardiff’s trip to Watford. His involvement in set pieces could see him exploit the weakness with the Bluebirds’ back-line, while a clean sheet feels likely too.

Max Meyer (£5.6m) has been recording some encouraging underlying statistics this week. Paul brought his name to light in the Scout Squad article on Thursday, the midfielder providing nine key passes and shooting 10 times in the last four Gameweeks.

Javier ‘Chicharito’ Hernandez (£6.4m) continues to be a great cheaper alternative to Anderson with West Ham continuing to have great form and fixtures. The Mexican is offering considerably more goal threat than his Brazilian colleague, specifically recording much better minutes per shot in the box over the last four Gameweeks.

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Representing the community against the Scout Picks in Gameweek 17 is #FPLGuru. He has opted for a 4-3-3 formation of: Ederson; Davies, Laporte, Holebas, Rudiger; Sané, Son, Pereyra; Kane, Aubameyang, Mitrovic.

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5,317 Comments Post a Comment
  1. Gentle_Turks
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 6 Years
    5 years, 6 months ago

    Anyone know who David is captaining?

    1. Rage Against The Raheem
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      5 years, 6 months ago

      I don't know, but if i took a guess.....Ryan?

    2. FPL Notebook (John)
      • 10 Years
      5 years, 6 months ago

      Kane i think

  2. Taking one for the team
    • 9 Years
    5 years, 6 months ago

    Do we think Shaw will start this weekend?

  3. Rhodes your boat
    • 7 Years
    5 years, 6 months ago

    Gtg?

    Ederson
    Alonso robbo balbuena
    Sane siggy f.anderson
    Kane(c) auba success

    Hamer Digne taa guendouzi

    1FT 1.8itb

    1. Tibbs
      • 13 Years
      5 years, 6 months ago

      gtg

    2. Jay Arell
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 6 months ago

      Great team!

      1. Rhodes your boat
        • 7 Years
        5 years, 6 months ago

        Thanks, taa not got to go?

        1. Tibbs
          • 13 Years
          5 years, 6 months ago

          Similar situ, strapped for cash else would move onto Luiz or Robbo, otherwise hold.

  4. Tibbs
    • 13 Years
    5 years, 6 months ago

    Bottomed, talk to me

    A) TAA>Kola (Double up with Bellerin)
    B) Save and play Rich or AWB
    If B which one starts?

    1. Jay Arell
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 6 months ago

      I don't think a Gunners double up is good for the long run. Probs B with AWB, but struggling with the same.

    2. SPorting
      • 12 Years
      5 years, 6 months ago

      B with Rich

  5. Jay Arell
    • 7 Years
    5 years, 6 months ago

    Alright, gonna run this one last time. Pick two:
    A) Richy (mci)
    B) Success (CAR)
    C) AWB (LEI)

    Cheers

    1. Tibbs
      • 13 Years
      5 years, 6 months ago

      Leaning towards B and C, cant see Everton getting much at Citeh.

    2. Rhodes your boat
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 6 months ago

      A and c

    3. Roy Rovers
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 6 months ago

      B and C

    4. CarrollsPonytail
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 6 months ago

      A, B

  6. Roy Rovers
    • 9 Years
    5 years, 6 months ago

    Really need some help.....

    I want Aguero in as I think he will return v Everton and score well.

    I need to raise .7mill to get him in for Laca but who to get rid of.....

    A - Alonso > Luiz
    B - Fraser or Richo > Camarasa, Snoddy, Torreira or anyone else.
    C - WC

    Pat / Hamer
    Alonso / TAA / Doherty / AWB / Balbuena
    Sterling / Sane / Anderson / Richarlison / Fraser
    Kane / Lacazette / Success

    1. SPorting
      • 12 Years
      5 years, 6 months ago

      Fraser to Snoddy

      1. Konstaapeli
        • 7 Years
        5 years, 6 months ago

        This

  7. Norfolk&Chance
    • 10 Years
    5 years, 6 months ago

    Just realised Ings will score...facing a drop tonight...Investment in Kola...new SOU manager... perfect little fpl scenario... ugh.

    1. TRIPOS TOPPER
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 6 months ago

      Ings been on that -99 threshold for weeks - very weird

  8. Garfield1001
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    5 years, 6 months ago

    Is Kolasinac nailed?

    1. Tibbs
      • 13 Years
      5 years, 6 months ago

      With Arsenal suspensions and injuries Emery is forced to play 3 at the back so yes currently.

    2. FPL Notebook (John)
      • 10 Years
      5 years, 6 months ago

      I think for now, yes. He's not done anything to deserve losing his place

    3. Norfolk&Chance
      • 10 Years
      5 years, 6 months ago

      Just purchased. Yes for next 2 or 3.

  9. Zizou
    • 14 Years
    5 years, 6 months ago

    Hennessey
    Alonso kolasinac doherty
    Sterling son Felipe martial fraser
    Auba(vc) kane(c)
    (success, shindler, awb)

    Correct line up and bench order?

  10. Sz21
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    5 years, 6 months ago

    Who is a better pick from these we think?

    1. Schindler. ( safer and more BPS potential).
    2. Lowe. (possibly LM if Hudd go 442, on set pieces and possibly now pens).

    1. mysteryDave
      • 15 Years
      5 years, 6 months ago

      Depends on your risk aversion.

  11. BenDavies
    • 11 Years
    5 years, 6 months ago

    Any Ings owners here? I'm starting him over Richarlison because of Arsenal's defensive problems currently.

    1. Norfolk&Chance
      • 10 Years
      5 years, 6 months ago

      Agreed - Start him. Non owner.

    2. Sun Jihai
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      5 years, 6 months ago

      I stupidly sold him but would definitely start if I had him

  12. ChickenTikkaMoSalah
    • 9 Years
    5 years, 6 months ago

    Start Bennet or Robertson?

    1. Norfolk&Chance
      • 10 Years
      5 years, 6 months ago

      Worn get fans of that on here. Start robbo

    2. Eytexi
      • 5 Years
      5 years, 6 months ago

      Robbo no doubt

    3. FPL Notebook (John)
      • 10 Years
      5 years, 6 months ago

      Robbo

  13. Scotty B
    • 12 Years
    5 years, 6 months ago

    Who to start this week?

    A Richarlison
    B Kamara

    1. Roy Rovers
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 6 months ago

      B

    2. Norfolk&Chance
      • 10 Years
      5 years, 6 months ago

      Kamara

    3. Long ball Larry
      • 5 Years
      5 years, 6 months ago

      A

  14. Hansi
    • 5 Years
    5 years, 6 months ago

    TAA -> Kolasinac or Doherty?

    1. Roy Rovers
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 6 months ago

      Doherty

    2. Norfolk&Chance
      • 10 Years
      5 years, 6 months ago

      Doheety

      1. mysteryDave
        • 15 Years
        5 years, 6 months ago

        Kolasinac for a short term gamble.
        Doherty for long term.

        1. Hansi
          • 5 Years
          5 years, 6 months ago

          Cheers all!

  15. Minion
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    5 years, 6 months ago

    Start Richarlison or Josh Murphy this week?

    1. FPL Notebook (John)
      • 10 Years
      5 years, 6 months ago

      I think Richarlison just edges it

    2. Long ball Larry
      • 5 Years
      5 years, 6 months ago

      Richarlison

  16. FPL Notebook (John)
    • 10 Years
    5 years, 6 months ago

    Mahrez Mahrez Mahrez???

    Been trying to get rid for weeks but there's a;ways a reason to keep him.

    Rested midweek so looks to be in line for a start, but not sure...

    Salah + Mahrez -> Sterling + Hazard (Free) ?

    1. Norfolk&Chance
      • 10 Years
      5 years, 6 months ago

      Keep this week if had so long surely

  17. olliejames
    • 7 Years
    5 years, 6 months ago

    Quick vote would be appreciated:

    A) Sterling in Hazard out (-4)
    B) Keep Hazard (no hit)

    I have Sane already and my first transfer this week was getting Anderson in FYI

    1. Long ball Larry
      • 5 Years
      5 years, 6 months ago

      Would keep hazard, not worth -4 as sterling may not play

    2. Norfolk&Chance
      • 10 Years
      5 years, 6 months ago

      Keep

    3. olliejames
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 6 months ago

      cheers

    4. mysteryDave
      • 15 Years
      5 years, 6 months ago

      Keep Hazard, Captain Sane, Pray.

  18. Sionnoble
    • 8 Years
    5 years, 6 months ago

    Fraser v wolves or
    Robbo vs united?

    1. Long ball Larry
      • 5 Years
      5 years, 6 months ago

      Robertson

  19. SEXY SOLO SAUCE FOR THE LAS…
    • 7 Years
    5 years, 6 months ago

    If you could only choose one for the rest of the season:

    A) Aguero
    B) Sterling

    1. JoeJitzu +42
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      5 years, 6 months ago

      Wow, that’s a tough one

    2. Long ball Larry
      • 5 Years
      5 years, 6 months ago

      B

    3. Norfolk&Chance
      • 10 Years
      5 years, 6 months ago

      A.

    4. Bubz
      • 10 Years
      5 years, 6 months ago

      A

    5. Numb
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 6 months ago

      No point committing yourself till the end of the season now

      1. SEXY SOLO SAUCE FOR THE LAS…
        • 7 Years
        5 years, 6 months ago

        I know, just wondering people's opinion

    6. mysteryDave
      • 15 Years
      5 years, 6 months ago

      B

    7. Salah’s Sonnet
      • 12 Years
      5 years, 6 months ago

      Easily B

  20. JoeJitzu +42
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    5 years, 6 months ago

    On Wildcard, which is better?

    A. Femenia, Alli, Sané Jimenez Mitrovic

    B. Doherty, Torreira, Son, Kane, Kamara

    Fabianski Hamer
    Robertson Luiz Kolasinac WanB XXX
    Anderson Richarlison Sterling XXX XXX
    Aubameyang XXX XXX

    1. Effe
      • 13 Years
      5 years, 6 months ago

      B

    2. aleksios
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 6 months ago

      B

    3. mysteryDave
      • 15 Years
      5 years, 6 months ago

      B

    4. JoeJitzu +42
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      5 years, 6 months ago

      Cheers

    5. SEXY SOLO SAUCE FOR THE LAS…
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 6 months ago

      Yes B for me

  21. tbhogal
    • 14 Years
    5 years, 6 months ago

    What to do with this lot guys ? Have 1FT 1.2 M

    A) Salah for Sterling
    B) Maddison for Anderson
    C) Save FT

    Patricio (Hamer)
    AWB, Alonso, LaPorte (Bennett, Digne)
    Sane, Salah, Rich, Maddison (Hojberg)
    Hernandez, Kane, Jimenez...

    1. Norfolk&Chance
      • 10 Years
      5 years, 6 months ago

      B

    2. AFC49
      • 10 Years
      5 years, 6 months ago

      B

    3. Effe
      • 13 Years
      5 years, 6 months ago

      B

    4. aleksios
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 6 months ago

      B

    5. mysteryDave
      • 15 Years
      5 years, 6 months ago

      B

  22. big dawg
    • 12 Years
    5 years, 6 months ago

    Hi guys
    I cant decide
    1.Martial - f.anderson
    Or
    2.salah & martial - sterling & son -4

    1. Norfolk&Chance
      • 10 Years
      5 years, 6 months ago

      Not 2

    2. Effe
      • 13 Years
      5 years, 6 months ago

      1

    3. AFC49
      • 10 Years
      5 years, 6 months ago

      1

    4. Astronautovic
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 6 months ago

      1

    5. mysteryDave
      • 15 Years
      5 years, 6 months ago

      1 for safety
      2 to risk it all for the big prize

  23. Niho992
    • 5 Years
    5 years, 6 months ago

    What's are chance to start game :
    A : Kamara
    B : Sucess

    1. Numb
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 6 months ago

      50%
      70%

    2. Norfolk&Chance
      • 10 Years
      5 years, 6 months ago

      Both likely to start

      1. Niho992
        • 5 Years
        5 years, 6 months ago

        IS Kamara striker or he can play on the wing ?

        1. mysteryDave
          • 15 Years
          5 years, 6 months ago

          Either

    3. Long ball Larry
      • 5 Years
      5 years, 6 months ago

      75%
      90%

    4. mysteryDave
      • 15 Years
      5 years, 6 months ago

      A: 70%
      B: 90%

  24. AFC49
    • 10 Years
    5 years, 6 months ago

    GTG?

    Patricio
    Doherty, Laporte, Alonso
    Salah, Sané, Richarlison, Snodgrass
    Kane (c), Wilson*, Jimenez

    Button, AWB, Digne, Højbjerg

    FT used, 1.8 ITB

  25. Astronautovic
    • 8 Years
    5 years, 6 months ago

    Play Awb or take a - 4 for taa to robbo?

    1. Effe
      • 13 Years
      5 years, 6 months ago

      Play AWB

      1. Astronautovic
        • 8 Years
        5 years, 6 months ago

        Thanks

    2. Norfolk&Chance
      • 10 Years
      5 years, 6 months ago

      I would not take the -4. Play awb and hope. Robbo cleanie - 4 = 2pts.

      1. Astronautovic
        • 8 Years
        5 years, 6 months ago

        Yes this are my thoughts. Just tempted with the price rise + fall. I will just play Awb. Will be the smartest choice

      2. mysteryDave
        • 15 Years
        5 years, 6 months ago

        Robbo cleanie + assist + 2 bonus -4 = 5pts

        1. Norfolk&Chance
          • 10 Years
          5 years, 6 months ago

          Yes I should have embellished it with all scenarios 😉

  26. Tsparkes10
    • 5 Years
    5 years, 6 months ago

    Mahrez as a 1-2 week punt?

    1. Norfolk&Chance
      • 10 Years
      5 years, 6 months ago

      Nah

      1. Tsparkes10
        • 5 Years
        5 years, 6 months ago

        Why?

    2. mysteryDave
      • 15 Years
      5 years, 6 months ago

      Unlikey to start. Particularly if KDB is coming back into contention.

      Pay up for Sane/Sterling, go BSilva, or shop elsewhere.

      1. Norfolk&Chance
        • 10 Years
        5 years, 6 months ago

        This

      2. Tsparkes10
        • 5 Years
        5 years, 6 months ago

        Only for 1 week. Surely he starts with others playing midweek

  27. konrad.sygula95
    • 6 Years
    5 years, 6 months ago

    Which options is Best out of those? King & TAA on - 4 to:

    A) Chicharito & D. Luiz
    B) Jimenez & D. Luiz
    C) Mitrovic & Kola
    D) Chicharito & Kola

    1. FPL_WILDCARD
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 6 months ago

      If you don’t have Alonso, I like A. If you have Alonso, C

    2. Norfolk&Chance
      • 10 Years
      5 years, 6 months ago

      A if u must

    3. mysteryDave
      • 15 Years
      5 years, 6 months ago

      A > D > C > B

  28. Phrilly
    • 9 Years
    5 years, 6 months ago

    A, Doucoure
    B. Pereyra
    C. B, Silva
    D, Rashford

    2 goals for Doucoure over last 4 gwk, 360 mins (i.e. regular starter), 14 penalty area touches ... all better than Pereyra, Bilva and Rash. Watford's fixtures not bad Cardiff, West Ham, Newcastle, Bournemouth and Chelsea in next 5.

    ..but Doucoure, really?

  29. Carrick Doesn't Deserv…
    • 11 Years
    5 years, 6 months ago

    is deulofeu nailed this week?

    1. Norfolk&Chance
      • 10 Years
      5 years, 6 months ago

      Very likely to start I'd say

  30. FPL_WILDCARD
    • 6 Years
    5 years, 6 months ago

    Potentially may move to this team for this weekend:

    Ederson
    Alonso, Holebas/Kolasinac, AWB
    Sane, Sterling, Eriksen/Son/Alli, Snodgrass
    Kane(c), Lacazette, Success

    So basically my question is:
    A) Eriksen and Holebas
    B) Son or Alli and Kolasinac

    Advice appreciated, thanks