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19 December 2018 3377 comments
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Christmas fixture congestion dominates the final Scoutcast of 2018 as the crew look ahead to four sets of matches over two tightly packed weeks of Premier League action.

Joe, David and Az are joined by Andy to look in detail at how best to navigate inevitable rotation over Gameweeks 18 to 21 and offer their top tips for yuletide Fantasy Football survival.

Community questions the crew tackle include whether Manchester United assets can be trusted for their kind upcoming set of games following the sacking of Jose Mourinho this week.

Danny Ings’ brace against Arsenal last time out is another issue considered, especially as his form adds further weight to the case for going light up top and investing funds in midfield.

Elsewhere, Eden Hazard’s goal, assist and maximum bonus returns against Brighton in Gameweek 17 kickstart a chat on the best premium options for the end of December and early January.

As well as looking back on Gameweek 17’s events, including the community’s roughest and smoothest tales, the crew also look in detail at the next four Gameweeks. This includes their views on the best differentials and teams with the greatest chance of clean sheets over the period.

The crew  find time to reveal their Christmas transfer and captaincy plans. For Az, Joe and David this includes hoping their key striker Harry Kane recovers from a bout of man-flu to take to the field in Gameweek 18.

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 you can 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. This can be found as the top comment in the Youtube version.

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  1. Leao ball
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 3 months ago

    Captain one Haz or Auba

    1. Richd
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      NO

    2. aleksios
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      Haz

    3. Syd.
      • 16 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      Auba

    4. zotter
      • 16 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      Hazard deffo. One on fire. One cold. One will deffo play. One looks due for a rest

    5. Numb
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      Haz

    6. The Mighty Hippo
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      Haz

      1. Leao ball
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 3 months ago

        Thanks guys hope he scores

    7. SweepaKeepa
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      Between those two I would go for Hazard. Mainly because I don’t own Aubameyang.

  2. EWH2020
    • 12 Years
    7 years, 3 months ago

    A) Billing, Auba to Hazard, Kamara FT

    B) Billing, Pereira, Auba to Hazard, Balbuena, Ings -4

    1. Richd
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      NO

    2. zotter
      • 16 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      A ok for the moment if you have a playing fifth mid

  3. Tempestic
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 3 months ago

    Who's a better option long term Snograss 3-5-2 or Ings 3-4-3?

    1. _Make
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      Snod

    2. Twisted Saltergater
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      Ings on pens, if Southampton ever get one.

      1. Tempestic
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 3 months ago

        Good point

    3. Tempestic
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      Its Ings free or Snodgrass (-4)

  4. Tsparkes10
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 3 months ago

    None of my ML rivals have Laca so makes it sooon much easier to say bye bye agter only 3 weeks. Rashford time baby!

    1. Richd
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      Well on WC you can say bye to anyone as it’s not wasting precious transfers !

      1. Tsparkes10
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 3 months ago

        Hahaha yh but fixture makes it slightly harder then it should be

  5. Eat my goal!
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 3 months ago

    I’m going to sit tight on Aubameyang and give him one last shot. But it is his last.

    1. RAFA THE GAFFA
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      Thinking the same. Very tough call though with Hazard’s form

      1. Eat my goal!
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 3 months ago

        Got hazard, Sané would be the player to bring in for me. Ditching Fraser before Bournemouth’s fixtures go south, have Wilson too! Jiménez seems like the best switch guy

    2. zotter
      • 16 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      Yes because no other options. If you could straight swap for hazard or sterling yes. But time to ship. Arsenal not right

      1. Eat my goal!
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 3 months ago

        Got Kane hazard sterling it’s sane that I want and gives me cash to play with elsewhere

    3. Tempestic
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      I would do the same if I wasn't sitting on 2FT, forcing my hand a little with nothing else to do...

      1. Eat my goal!
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 3 months ago

        Yeah on two fts id probably switch now

  6. g40steve
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 3 months ago

    Any changes to this my latest WC incarnation?

    Flappy
    Robby, Alonso, Doch,
    Hazard, Sané C, Sterling C, Fraser, Snoddy
    Auba, Wilson.

    Hart, Jimmy, AWB, Digne

    1. Sting
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      start digne over doc

      can you upgrade fraser to rich?

      1. g40steve
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 3 months ago

        No maxed out at 105.9

    2. Hansel
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      Keeping Auba on WC?

      1. g40steve
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 3 months ago

        Could do Robby > Lovren (place holder for TTA) & Kane?

  7. aleksios
    • 10 Years
    7 years, 3 months ago

    Best combo?

    a) Kola-Alonso-Fraser-Laca
    b) Holebas-Robbo-Haz-Ings.

    Thanks guys.

    1. adey70
      • 15 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      B by a mile

  8. Fernando Torres
    • 14 Years
    7 years, 3 months ago

    What is better

    A) Eriksen/Dele, Richarlison, Auba
    B) Dele, Hazard, Rashford

    1. Richd
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      I dislike both tbh

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

        This

        1. zotter
          • 16 Years
          7 years, 3 months ago

          This but B if had to select

  9. Klopp For The Kopps 😆
    • 10 Years
    7 years, 3 months ago

    Omg. Can't decide between Kane or Sterling.
    Help Help Help

    1. Richd
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      I have both.

      If I had to choose, I’d go Sterling.

      1. Klopp For The Kopps 😆
        • 10 Years
        7 years, 3 months ago

        Can't have Both. Convinced that Salah, Sane and Hazard better picks. So that leaves only one spot for Kane/Sterling.

    2. Numb
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      Sterling surely

    3. Rainer
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      Buy? Sterling
      Captain? Sterling
      Anything to do with selling or avoiding? Kane!

      1. Klopp For The Kopps 😆
        • 10 Years
        7 years, 3 months ago

        Only worry is Kane's more nailed, feel Sterling will play 3 over the festive period and Kane all 4
        Will Sterling still outscore Kane?

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

      Have both but Sterling.

    5. Business Cat
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      I have both, and Sane...I'm going Sane(c)

      Definitely captain City though

      1. Klopp For The Kopps 😆
        • 10 Years
        7 years, 3 months ago

        Think I'll go Hazard (C)
        City got too many players who could Haul

  10. how now brown cow
    • 11 Years
    7 years, 3 months ago

    Piers Morgan in a spurs shirt

    1. _Make
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      Just burnt my season ticket

    2. MTPockets
        7 years, 3 months ago

        doubleplusbad

    3. RAFA THE GAFFA
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      So who’s selling Auba before Burnley at home, and who’s buying the Hazard for the ultimate trolling?

      1. FPL Scoop
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 3 months ago

        i'm keeping auba, and never sold haz so hope he doesnt troll

      2. Nomar
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 16 Years
        7 years, 3 months ago

        Very tempted.

        If not, this will be “poo, or get off the pot” week for Auba as far as my team is concerned.

    4. Haz to be Eden- Top scoring…
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      Thoughts??

      Fabs
      Robbo Bellerin* Schindler
      Richarlison Fraser Sterling Sane
      Auba Kane Jimenez

      Steele Doherty AWB Hojbjerg

      2FT 0itb

      A) Bellerin -> Digne
      B) Fraser + Auba -> Hazard + Wilson
      C) Hojbjerg + Auba -> Hazard + Kamara
      D) Bellerin + Fraser + Auba -> Digne + Hazard + Wilson (-4)

    5. Niho992
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      Do you think Auba will be benched vs Burnley ? I think both Laca and Auba will start.

      1. Richd
        • 13 Years
        7 years, 3 months ago

        His lineups are mind boggling. Dunno. Just keep for another week and pray.

        1. zotter
          • 16 Years
          7 years, 3 months ago

          This

        2. Niho992
          • 7 Years
          7 years, 3 months ago

          I dont have Auba, just asking for a friend

      2. Pompel
        • 12 Years
        7 years, 3 months ago

        Even if not starting, surely every chance for a 20 minute against tired Burnley legs. I'm keeping this GW (but no FT's left)

      3. J ⚒ Gimme ur Mané
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        7 years, 3 months ago

        Taking the P out of most users on here on the previous page, then asking for their opinions on the next page?

        1. Niho992
          • 7 Years
          7 years, 3 months ago

          dont know what are you talking about

          1. Gnu
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 16 Years
            7 years, 3 months ago

            Stupidity confirmed then.

            1. J ⚒ Gimme ur Mané
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 11 Years
              7 years, 3 months ago

              The kids an idiot...

          2. J ⚒ Gimme ur Mané
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 11 Years
            7 years, 3 months ago

            No worries, kid.

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

      Didn't see much of Auba tonight. He's been terrible since I got him in for Aguero...

      Would u transfer out for Jesus?

      1. Richd
        • 13 Years
        7 years, 3 months ago

        No. You’ll just wanna transfer Jesus our before Jesus even pops our Mary’s muff

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

        Is this a joke?

      3. I Member
        • 10 Years
        7 years, 3 months ago

        No.

      4. zotter
        • 16 Years
        7 years, 3 months ago

        No way. But if blanks this week ship for anyone. Firmino if he rested v wolves or even Lukaku if United look different

    7. Tsparkes10
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      Man city vs Burton hehehehe

      1. Syd.
        • 16 Years
        7 years, 3 months ago

        Piers did well

    8. HD7
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      A or B?

      Fab
      Doherty Robbo Alonso Belerin
      Salah Richa Kenedy FAnderson
      Kane Auba

      Subs: Button, Camarasa, Success, AWB

      A) Kenedy to Snoddy
      B) Auba and Kenedy to Chicha and Sterling/Sane/Hazard (-4)

    9. THFC4LIFE
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      Fix

    10. Atimis
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      Thoughts on Auba and Son starting on weekend?

      1. _Make
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 3 months ago

        Not confident on either

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

        Auba 50/50, Son probably will imo. No evidence just opinion.

    11. Baked baines
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      Is anyone considering Rashford?? United have some nice fixtures on paper!!

      1. Tsparkes10
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 3 months ago

        On my wc 🙂

      2. FPL Scoop
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 3 months ago

        Not going for any UTD players yet, but very closely monitoring them - people like Pogba moreso, though, who should be nailed (I guess Rashford if he gets a regular place)

    12. how now brown cow
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      Ha ha. Quelle surprise

    13. Richd
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      I used to shop in Burton when I was 18. Loved it.

      1. Syd.
        • 16 Years
        7 years, 3 months ago

        I still buy the odd item from them

      2. Twisted Saltergater
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 16 Years
        7 years, 3 months ago

        Top Man.

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

        Had any beans on toast lately?

        Cheers xx

        1. Richd
          • 13 Years
          7 years, 3 months ago

          Haha. I’ve had it twice this week now. I’m out of control!

          1. J ⚒ Gimme ur Mané
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 11 Years
            7 years, 3 months ago

            Grated cheese on top?

            1. Richd
              • 13 Years
              7 years, 3 months ago

              The second time. Cheddar!

              1. J ⚒ Gimme ur Mané
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                • 11 Years
                7 years, 3 months ago

                The force is strong in this one !

      4. THFC4LIFE
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 3 months ago

        Haha the old striped jumpers

    14. Rainer
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      City in the 1st DGW, unless their Prem game from the weekend of the Carabao cup final can be played that midweek.

      1. Richd
        • 13 Years
        7 years, 3 months ago

        It’ll become a SGW apart from Ederson ? 😉

        1. FPL Scoop
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 9 Years
          7 years, 3 months ago

          Banterrr

        2. Rainer
          • 9 Years
          7 years, 3 months ago

          So 4 points instead of 2? 😛

          1. Richd
            • 13 Years
            7 years, 3 months ago

            God this is so true

      2. tambourineman
        • 11 Years
        7 years, 3 months ago

        Midweek before is Champions league and midweek after is GW28 so DGW guaranteed, provided that beat Burton of course.

    15. JCrosbie
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      How did Eriksen look tonight?...involved much assist/goal wise?

      Have him at mo

      1. how now brown cow
        • 11 Years
        7 years, 3 months ago

        Played well. 90 mins only concern.

        1. zotter
          • 16 Years
          7 years, 3 months ago

          Imo you want him benched v Everton compared to other fixtures. He has had two benchings recently anyway. I have him too

        2. JCrosbie
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 15 Years
          7 years, 3 months ago

          Thinking Ali or sterling, need to downgrade Wilson if matter?

          Have Sane too

    16. FPL Maldini
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      Which is the best striker for JUST this weekend?

      A) Ings

      B) Chicharito

      C)Rondón

      D) Rashford

      1. zotter
        • 16 Years
        7 years, 3 months ago

        B

    17. zotter
      • 16 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      Wow striker options this year are atrocious. Never seen them this bad

      1. The Mighty Hippo
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 3 months ago

        yeah fully agree. That's why I think 352 is the way to go, with one premium striker (Kane / Aub / Kun), one on form, but cheap striker (Mitro / Chico / Arnie / Wilson / Jiminez) and one bench fodder (Kamara).

    18. RAFA THE GAFFA
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      This looks right for free, but could backfire big big time, reckon?

      Fraser+Auba >> Hazard+Chico

      1. zotter
        • 16 Years
        7 years, 3 months ago

        Could back fire yes. I would for free.

      2. Richd
        • 13 Years
        7 years, 3 months ago

        It could backfire.

        It could reap rewards.

        It could get the same points.

        If in doubt, pull it out !

      3. MTPockets
          7 years, 3 months ago

          Wouldn't do it this week (own none of them)

      4. Salah’s Sonnet
        • 14 Years
        7 years, 3 months ago

        Why on earth am i seeing so many 'Kane out' transfers on here?

        Have i missed something?

        1. Rainer
          • 9 Years
          7 years, 3 months ago

          Lack of points, money needed in midfield.

          1. Salah’s Sonnet
            • 14 Years
            7 years, 3 months ago

            fair enough, guess it's because i already have mids that those people would want maybe, i dunno.

        2. FPL Scoop
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 9 Years
          7 years, 3 months ago

          Haven't the foggiest.

          1. Salah’s Sonnet
            • 14 Years
            7 years, 3 months ago

            other than rainers reason above, neither have i, defo keeping.

        3. zotter
          • 16 Years
          7 years, 3 months ago

          Is Kane deffo fit for weekend? Should be if just a cold

          1. how now brown cow
            • 11 Years
            7 years, 3 months ago

            Um. He just played?

          2. BUZZBOMB ♡
            • 11 Years
            7 years, 3 months ago

            Hopefully. Sunday game helps too.

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

            Well he got an assist only half an hour ago so...

        4. JCrosbie
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 15 Years
          7 years, 3 months ago

          I'm keeping for next few GWs

        5. Richd
          • 13 Years
          7 years, 3 months ago

          Ings scored more

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

          Would understand if it was Auba out transfers......

        7. J ⚒ Gimme ur Mané
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 11 Years
          7 years, 3 months ago

          Do you think he’s worth 12.5M?

          1. Salah’s Sonnet
            • 14 Years
            7 years, 3 months ago

            for the fixtures to come and upturn in form, yes, depends what your team is like, for me, i've assembled a solid side while still allocating him in my side that i'm happy with

            1. J ⚒ Gimme ur Mané
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 11 Years
              7 years, 3 months ago

              I just think Salah, Sterling, Hazard, Sane are all better options than him and only one is more expensive.

      5. Leao ball
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 3 months ago

        Choose one bennet awb or camarasa . In case tta doesnt play

      6. Tickle Me Enzo
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 3 months ago

        Transfer greater chance of fools gold or good opportunity?
        Rudi & Quaner > Shaw & Ings

        1. zotter
          • 16 Years
          7 years, 3 months ago

          Nothing transfers

        2. DeathoftheParty
          • 9 Years
          7 years, 3 months ago

          It's defo an improvement

      7. SHOOTER MCGINN
        • 10 Years
        7 years, 3 months ago

        Need cash for sterling. Auba to Lukaku here we go