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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.

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  1. Legomané
    • Has Moderation Rights
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 3 months ago

    Any suggestions for this lot?
    Concerns with Eriksen (90 mins tonight) and Kola (recovering).
    1FT 0.5 ITB - Cheers 🙂

    Fabianski
    Lovren Doherty Kolasinac*
    Sterling Sané Eriksen Fraser
    Kane Aubameyang Jimenez

    (— Chambers Camarasa AWB)

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

      I’d consider rolling it to be honest

      You could do Erikksen to KDB at some point. That triple city could be gold!

      1. Legomané
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 3 months ago

        The thought did cross my mind!
        https://twitter.com/legomane_fpl/status/1075134456359514113?s=21

        Wondering about Eriksen > Son or Anderson tbh..not sure I can face a 3rd consecutive PL benching 😮

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

          I think the worry with Eriksen is these stomach issues reported. I think he could be more rotation prone than the other spurs options. However, Son could also be rotated. So if you’re keen to move I’d go Fanderson.

          The city triple up however... that’s a dream. I’m annoyed I have Ederson or it’d be easier for me to consider too ! It’s high risk , but really high potential rewards 🙂

          1. Legomané
            • Has Moderation Rights
            • 8 Years
            7 years, 3 months ago

            Week early for Kev probs

            Reckon Son will start most if not all matches before Asisn games - but continue to get hooked on 65-75mins

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

              Yeah fair enough. That makes sense. Do Son then. Can always consider KDB after Xmas !

            2. Pierce34
              • 10 Years
              7 years, 3 months ago

              I wish I could be as confident as you about Son starting this week.

    2. Old Wulfrunian
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      I would start Chambers over Doherty.Save imo.

      1. Pierce34
        • 10 Years
        7 years, 3 months ago

        Starting Chambers? Nice way to sabotage someone else's team 😉

        1. Old Wulfrunian
          • 9 Years
          7 years, 3 months ago

          I think that Chambers has higher chances to return points than Doherty.Is just my opinion. 🙂

          1. Pierce34
            • 10 Years
            7 years, 3 months ago

            Fulham have conceded fewer than 2 goals in only 3 matches - I wonder what your prediction for Doherty is 😀

            1. LosBlancos
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 8 Years
              7 years, 3 months ago

              Chambers shoots a lot. He is due a goal

            2. Old Wulfrunian
              • 9 Years
              7 years, 3 months ago

              My guess is both will get 1 point.But i think Chambers could get an assist or a goal.He was really dangerous in previous games.Also Fulham has higher chances for a cs.

  2. dunas_dog
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    7 years, 3 months ago

    Trying to decide on best option and would appreciate views. Thinking Kolasinac probably unlikely to be fit to play

    A Stick and carry transfer (playing Doherty if Kolasinac out)
    B Kolasinac to Lovren on free and play him
    C Kane and Gunnarsson to Ings and Hazard
    D Kolasinac and Alonso to DLuiz and Alderweireld

    Fabianski
    Alonso Kolasinac* Digne
    Sterling (c) Sané Richarlison Anderson
    Kane Aubameyang Chicharito

    Steele Doherty AWB Gunnarsson

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

    How's this WC looking lads?

    Fab
    Robbo Delph Digne
    Salah Sterling Sane Hazard Felipe
    Ings Jimenez

    Hamer AWB Bennet Kamara

    1. Black Knights
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      Worst strike force you’ll ever see on here.

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

        Agreed
        Could drop Salah Ings to get Kane Snoddy
        Currently not convinced though

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

        Nah. Someone might own Morata + Vardy somewhere...

    2. Ghost86
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      Awesome midfield. Not sure about Delph and no Kane/Auba

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

        Delph just a placeholder for TAA
        Have to compromise somewhere, so doing that on Kane/Auba

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

      Like it and Delph should start the next few before the switch to TAA. Midfield is godlike, neither Kane or Auba feel like amazing options atm so gtg imo.

  4. bjarnia87
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 3 months ago

    captain pick: sterling, Kane, eriksen ( Sane)?

    1. Legomané
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      I'm on Raz(c) Sané(v)

  5. Goonermeister
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 3 months ago

    Salah Erisken Doherty to Sterling Hazard Darmian? (-8)

    1. istanbul05
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      no.

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

      No way.

      Maybe Salah to sterling at most.

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

      No

  6. istanbul05
    • 12 Years
    7 years, 3 months ago

    Fabianski,
    VVD, Stones, Doherty,
    Salah, Sterling, Sane, Anderson,
    Laca, Murray, Jimenez.

    4.0, Bennett, Obiang, TAA.

    A) Murray/Obiang to Ings/Snod (-4 and bench Jiménez)
    B) Murray to Ings (Play Jiménez)

    There isn't really anyone I want that is cheaper than Stones, so may hold him for now..

    Cheers guys

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

      Both good options, I'd probably go A but there's not much in it.

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

    Fab
    Doherty Robbo Alonso Belerin
    Salah Richa Kenedy* FAnderson
    Kane Auba*

    Subs: Button, Camarasa, Success, AWB

    Auba and Kenedy to Chicha and ... (-4)

    A) Sterling
    B) Haz
    C) Sane

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

      Aubameyang out for -4 mmm no no no

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

        Okay... how about just Kenedy to Snoddy?

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

          Yeh decent or Deulofeu

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

    Bottomed:
    2FT 0.1ITB
    Lloris
    Alonso Laporte Balbuena
    Sterling(c) Sane(vc) Rich Brooks
    Kane Auba Jimenez
    Steele - Digne Bennet Hojbjerg

    A) Auba, Hojbjerg, Brooks > Kamara, Hazard, Snodgrass (-4), could do the Brooks to Snodgrass transfer the week after instead for free?
    B) Auba, Brooks > Hazard, Ings

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

    Salah to Sterling or Hazard?

    1. ZeBestee
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      Sterling

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

      Sterling

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

      Sterling unless you have Sane already then probably Hazard

    4. Yome
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      Why sell Salah? He is in superb form

  10. Ghost86
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 3 months ago

    On WC

    A) Digne & Fanderson

    B) Alonso & Snodgrass

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

      A

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

      That’s tough.

      I think I’d go B.

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

      If you ever wanted to flip a coin to make a decision, now is the time.

      1. Ghost86
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 3 months ago

        I might have to really can’t decide. Difficult to watch Chelsea and not owning Alonso

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

      B

    5. bjarnia87
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      A

  11. Duffy Dunk
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 3 months ago

    Early thoughts on gw18 selection, would you change anything?

    Fabianski
    Alonso Robertson Davies
    Sterling(V) Sane(C) Anderson Fraser
    Kane Wilson Chicharito

    Steele Richarlison Doherty Bennett

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

      Gtg

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

        I'm going Sterling captain Sane vc but its purely opinion based.

  12. Fpl Richie
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    7 years, 3 months ago

    Fabs
    Laporte Robbo Alonso Doherty
    Sterling Son Anderson
    Kane Auba Jimenez

    (Button - Camarasa - AWB - Obiang)

    Twitchy about rotation and want Hazard.
    Hold or use Auba as makeweight?

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

      H-O-L-D!

  13. Maddamotha
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 3 months ago

    Any news on TAA?

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

      Last news was that he's a doubt for Wolves, but getting back quicker than first thought

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

    Madness to go without Liverpool defender on wc?

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

      As mad as you need to be to get a straight jacket with your name on it.

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

        Hahaha this confused me

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

          Pure Madness!

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

            Yh i got that impression 🙂

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

      Not at all. I’m without any Pool right now.

      TAA is the value and he’s injured. So just have him on your watchlist.

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

        Fairs

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

      Probably.

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

      Nope, not madness. Just maybe not advisable, but it really depends on what the rest of your team looks like 🙂

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

        I have no pool btw

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

        Cheers. May avoid for a few gws then

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

      Robbo is really the only one who you fear going without. Fixtures are still tough and rotation will not make things easier. You will need to bring at least 1 after the next 4 though.

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

        Yh i guess. have VVD atm so may just set and forget him.

        1. ZeBestee
          • 11 Years
          7 years, 3 months ago

          Yup i have VVD as well and his assurance of starts edged it for now. Will look to upgrade to Robbo if he has no attacking returns or at least stats in the next 4 gw's.

    6. Black Knights
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      Not at the moment. Lovren is value. I’ll get Robbo again once it all settles down.

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

    Fab
    Digne Robbo Doherty Alonso
    Salah Richa Snoddy FAnderson
    Kane Auba

    Subs: Button, Camarasa, Success, AWB

    Captain Auba Kane or Salah?

    1. grumpyman
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      My dilemma also. Don't think Auba is viable after his 90 mins tonight.

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

        so Kane or Salah...

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

      Auba

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

    Make my wish come true... All i want for christmas is a green arrow

    1. George Sillett
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      I would venture outside over the festive season and make some friends if I were you.

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

        Cant do this in Albania

  17. DA Minnion (Former great)
    • 13 Years
    7 years, 3 months ago

    Any word on Kola bear ?

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

      Az tweeted a picture of him jumping in the bushes.

      1. DA Minnion (Former great)
        • 13 Years
        7 years, 3 months ago

        And did he look injured?

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

          Nah he looked fine. Maybe just a precaution not making the bench tonight.

          I’m rolling the transfer and hoping he will play.

          1. DA Minnion (Former great)
            • 13 Years
            7 years, 3 months ago

            Cheers flapjack.

  18. abaalan
    • 10 Years
    7 years, 3 months ago

    No idea what to do with transfer this week (1ft, 0.9 itb) - still have wc (2 wk punt)

    currently playing Rich, Doherty and Kola who im not massively happy with.

    So should I:
    A) Diop -> Schindler/Targett and play over Doherty
    B) Kola -> Luiz/Davies, still playing Doherty
    C) Paterson -> Armstrong and play over Rich
    D) Save (Then Laca + Paterson -> Kamara + Hazard next week)

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

      D

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

      D looks like the most beneficial option.

  19. Yome
    • 14 Years
    7 years, 3 months ago

    Top hitters in one team:
    Fab
    Alonso, Doherty, Cook
    Salah, Sterling, Hazard, Rich
    Kane, Chicha, Kamara

    Hamer, WB, Kiko, Diangana
    0.2 ITB

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

      This looks like the kind of team over Xmas that will follow a 100 point week with a 18

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

        Why? Only Sterling is rotation

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

          It’s christmas. Prepare to be shocked if this is your first year.

          1. George Sillett
            • 10 Years
            7 years, 3 months ago

            Treat him gently , he's bound to be nervous.

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

            Nope Im in the first 9k and looking forward to the hectic schedule with Sala Kane nailed ad no City in the team 😉

      2. Yome
        • 14 Years
        7 years, 3 months ago

        Yeah it is all about having the right captain, got plenty of options in there lol

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

          You do. It’s very bold. I’ll keep an eye out on it !

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

      Captaining Hazard this week?

      1. Yome
        • 14 Years
        7 years, 3 months ago

        Between Haz and Sterling. I will flip a coin...

  20. Bialystrzelec
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 3 months ago

    Any advice on that team?

    1 FT / £1.2 ITB

    Patricio Button
    Alonso Laporte Doherty Löwe AWB
    Sterling Hazard Sane Richarlison Diangana
    Kane Mitrovic Jimenez

    Thanks!

    1. dunas_dog
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      Good to carry transfer. Unless you want to take chance to get Fabianski

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

    Auba and Kenedy to Chicha and ... (-4)

    A) Sterling
    B) Haz
    C) Sane
    D) Dont sell Auba this GW for a hit

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

      D

    2. dunas_dog
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      D

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

      These answers look similar to mine 😉 D

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

        Yep. Its settled. Only time will tell 🙂

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

    Evening all, any thoughts on what to do with this lot ? Salah to a City mid is tempting. 1FT .3 itb.

    Patricio (Ryan)
    Alonso, Robbo, Doc
    Salah, Hazard, Fraser, Richarlison
    Wilson, Jiminez, Kane
    (Camarasa, Lowe, WB)

    1. Champagne supernova
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      Wilson’s fixtures turn soon and he may have his minutes managed on the weekend.
      Ings could be good

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

        Yes Ings is on my watch list, just so injury prone !

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

      Salah to sterling does give you a solid captain.

      Or you could hold and captain hazard but I like the sterling move a lot more personally.

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

        Could be the move

  23. Champagne supernova
    • 11 Years
    7 years, 3 months ago

    Wilson played the full match tonight, keep or sell for Ings, I already have Fraser.

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

      Seems such a waste of a transfer imo. Just hold and see what happens.

  24. dunas_dog
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    7 years, 3 months ago

    A Play Kolasinac with bench of Doherty AWB Gunnarsson as back up if not recovered or
    B Kolasinac to Lovren on free

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

    Well I hope after two losses Arsenal and Auba go on riot in the weekend. Might be good they lost tonight

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

      Haha thought you wanted to sell him for a hit 🙂

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

        Positive thinking now after I keep him :))

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

          He will be great , my (c) 90%

    2. Champagne supernova
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      Aubameyang will probley start on the bench

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

        Huh?

  26. barracuda
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 3 months ago

    Is Laca shite?

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

      No e needed

  27. JJeyy
    • 10 Years
    7 years, 3 months ago

    Lovren and Hazard or Robo and Laca?

    Cheers.

    1. dunas_dog
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      Lovren Hazard

      1. JJeyy
        • 10 Years
        7 years, 3 months ago

        It is for -4

        1. dunas_dog
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 10 Years
          7 years, 3 months ago

          Worth it for Hazard

    2. Samwise the Brave
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      If you are doing it then lovern Haz.

  28. Ross From Friends
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 3 months ago

    Shout out to Kenneth Tang, one of the greatest FPL managers of all time. Stay strong buddy and walk on with hope in your heart !

  29. Samwise the Brave
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    7 years, 3 months ago

    VVD + Erikson -> Jonny + Haz (-4)

    Yeah or nay

    1. JJeyy
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      Na

      1. Samwise the Brave
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 15 Years
        7 years, 3 months ago

        Worried Erik won't start

    2. Bobby_Baggio
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      not for me

  30. Bobby_Baggio
    • 14 Years
    7 years, 3 months ago

    Some advice please chaps. 1FT + 1.2m ITB.

    Pat
    Kolasnic - Alonso - Stones
    Richarlison - Sane - Anderson - Eriksen
    Kane - Wilson - Auba

    (Hamer) - AWB - Bennett - Stephens

    A) Pat > Kepa
    B) Stones > Anyone
    C) Kolasnic > Anyone
    D) Pat + Stones > Ederson + Digne (-4)
    E) Anything else

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

      Too early for Digne.

      What about Stephens to Snodgrass.. does that work ?

      1. Bobby_Baggio
        • 14 Years
        7 years, 3 months ago

        bench headache

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

          That’s nice when the rotations fast.