Scout Picks

Double Gameweek 32 Scout Picks – Players with two fixtures dominate selection

Fantasy Premier League managers should be filling their squads with as many players with two fixtures as possible in Double Gameweek 32.

That’s the strategy that has guided our approach to the Scout Picks XI for this weekend.

After deliberating over the Scout Squad submissions from Paul, Joe, Az and Peter earlier in the week, we have produced what we believe to be the best possible XI for Double Gameweek 32.

This time around we are lining up in the 4-3-3 formation and are within £0.1m of the £83.5m budget.

Goalkeeper

Watford goalkeeper Ben Foster (£4.6m) gets the nod for the Scout Picks for Double Gameweek 32. He was tipped by all four of our Scout Squad pundits ahead of a trip to Manchester United and a home match against basement boys Fulham. While the Hornets have conceded the third-worst number of shots in the box over the last four matches, Foster has been racking up the save points. Of the goalkeepers with two fixtures in Double Gameweek 32, only Sergio Rico has made more saves, while nobody has produced more stops from efforts outside the box as Foster.

Defenders

An injury to Serge Aurier has opened the door for Kieran Trippier (£6.0m) to play both of Spurs’ Double Gameweek 32 matches, at Liverpool and at home to Crystal Palace at the brand new Tottenham Hotspur stadium. No defender with two matches in this expanded round of action has created more chances in their last four matches as Trippier, who was included in all four Scout Squad submissions.

David Luiz (£5.9m) is our chosen representative from the Chelsea defence in Double Gameweek 32. There was more clamour for Cesar Azpilicueta from our Scout Squad, with three of our pundits selecting him as the best option, but we’ve gone with the Brazilian to save some money. Also, over the last six matches, Luiz has created the same number of chances as Azpilicueta but registered four times as many shots in the box. A Chelsea clean sheet is a decent possibility in Double Gameweek 32, hence the interest in their defence. Cardiff have the second lowest goal conversion rate over the last four matches while Brighton are joint-bottom of the league for big chances in that time.

As Manchester City come into Double Gameweek 32 with strong clean potential it makes sense for the third slot of any triple-up on their assets to include a defender, especially as the line-up is easier to call in that area of the team. Aymeric Laporte (£5.9m) was the only one mentioned by the Scout Squad, as the most nailed-on of Pep Guardiola’s centre-backs, so we’ve selected him for the Scout Picks. The defending champions are currently top of the league for fewest shots allowed in the box over the last four matches and are joint best for fewest big chances conceded. We’ve already covered Cardiff’s goal conversion rate, while Fulham are joint-bottom of the league for shots inside the box over the last four matches.

Jeffrey Schlupp (£4.5m) is the most exciting of the budget defenders this week, hence why he was backed by all four of our Scout Squad pundits. A home match against Huddersfield does represent a great chance for a clean sheet while second opponents Spurs have the lowest goal conversion in the league over the last four matches. The crucial advantage of Schlupp is the fact that he has been largely operating out-of-position in central midfield for Crystal Palace, and with Wilfried Zaha currently a doubt, he could even play on the left flank of an attacking front three against the Terriers – the stuff of FPL dreams.

Midfielders

Raheem Sterling (£11.6m) is the standout midfield option for Double Gameweek 32, earning the top spot in each and every Scout Squad submission. Nobody in this position has managed more shots on target in the last four matches than Sterling, who faces a truly sensational pair of fixtures over the next few days. Up first is a trip to Fulham, who boast the worst defence in the league season having shipped 64 goals, before Cardiff come to the Emirates Stadium. Neil Warnock’s men sit in the bottom three for big chances allowed over the last four matches.

Eden Hazard (£10.9m) also gets to play against that poor Cardiff defence before hosting a Brighton side that typically does not travel well. The Belgian racked up a whopping 33 points across the two games against these opponents the last time he played them and, unlike some of the Manchester City options in this position, is pretty nailed on to play in both Double Gameweek 32 matches.

Paul Pogba (£8.9m) completes our three-man midfield after being picked as the third-best in this position by three Scout Squad pundits. He may have experienced a dip in form recently but as holding midfield options return to the side he should have a more free role against Watford and Wolves. As already mentioned, the Hornets have given up plenty of chances inside the box of late, and may not be at full strength if they are putting all their focus on the FA Cup semi-final next weekend. That might be the same with Manchester United’s second opponents of Double Gameweek 32 as Wolves manager Nuno Espirito Santo also has previous when it comes to rotating his side before Cup action.

Forwards

Having won the captain poll and been selected as the best forward option by all Scout Scout pundits, it was an inclusion for Sergio Aguero (£11.8m) in the Scout Picks this weekend. Only one striker has managed more shots on target in the last four matches as the Manchester City man who, like Sterling, faces two incredible fixtures. We actually think that Aguero is more likely to start both outings than his colleague considering his extensive usage by Guardiola over the last eight Gameweeks, while Gabriel Jesus has been largely deployed more in the cup competitions. Furthermore, the Argentinian had the international break to rest while his Brazilian colleague played in both friendlies for his country.

Tipped by three of our four Scout Squad pundits, Raúl Jiménez (£6.8m) looks he could be the best of the budget forwards in Double Gameweek 32. Yes, there is some concern over Wolves rotation in the lead-up to the FA Cup semi-final but the last time Nuno tweaked things for the quarter-finals he largely made changes to the midfield and defence. The Portuguese manager does not really have any recognised strikers outside of his starting pair Jiménez and Jota. The Mexican international is fourth among forwards with two fixtures in Double Gameweek 32 for shots in the box over the last four matches, a run which includes Wolves’ ultra-defensive performance against Chelsea in Gameweek 30. Against Burnley and Manchester United, Jiménez should have more opportunities and with that should come more attacking returns.

Michy Batshuayi (£6.5m) was also tipped by three of our Scout Squad pundits ahead of matches against Huddersfield and Spurs. The Terriers are in the bottom three for shots allowed in the box over the last six away matches, while Tottenham rank inside the bottom four for big chances conceded in the last four matches. Batshuayi himself has had the same number of accurate efforts as Jiménez over his last four outings but has two more total goal attempts than him.

Substitutes

Ashley Young (£5.7m) will have to make do with a place on the bench after he could not fit into the side for budgetary reasons. Since Ole Gunnar Solskjaer took over from Jose Mourinho, the right-back has averaged a key pass every 52 minutes, the same as Pogba. With Watford and Wolves potentially not at full strength because of the upcoming FA Cup semi-final, clean sheets are not out of the question either.

Gerard Deulofeu (£5.7m) certainly looks like he will deliver attacking points in one of his Double Gameweek matches as he has attacking returns in three of his last four outings. Of midfielders with two fixtures over the next few days, only Sterling and Riyad Mahrez have more shots on target – but we suspect that Deulofeu will fall foul of some rotation ahead of that FA Cup semi-final.

We would have loved to include Marcus Rashford (£7.6m) in the final XI of the Scout Picks with Manchester United’s fixtures looking strong. However, with yellow flags on the Red Devils’ players largely unclarified this week amid news about Solskjaer taking on the manager’s job full-time, there is too much risk surrounding the England international – so we’ve put him on the bench instead.

Community Champion

Representing the community against the Scout Picks in Double Gameweek 32 is Hotdogs for Tea. They have opted for a bold 5-3-2 formation of: Ederson; Lindelof, Azpilicueta, Tomkins, Luiz, Kolasinac; Sterling, Pogba, Pedro; Kane, Aguero.

The community member who beats our picks by the biggest margin over the campaign will win a £100 Amazon Voucher and a place in our Contributors and Moderators League for the following season.

fclackless‘s winning margin of 33 points (77-44) in Gameweek 10 is still the current target to beat.

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  1. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
    • 14 Years
    5 years, 2 months ago

    M.E.N predicted lindelof in their lineup a couple of hours ago, shortly after they are saying he's not at the hotel. Not sure I can trust them

    1. Rinseboy
      • 12 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      hahaha. you my friend thrive on this. cracks me up

    2. Ze_Austin
      • 5 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      Predictions are open to change based on new data, I think
      If the predicted lineup was AFTER the hotel pictures, I'd have been very worried about them

    3. Netters2018
      • 5 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      Hes just staying at home tonight thats all. 100 percent starts tomoz. Had two days off when his kid was born start of the week been training the last 3.. he will start both games... the panic rumours are madness

    4. g40steve
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      Reminds of the bell & Mane info last week!

  2. Blanka
    • 9 Years
    5 years, 2 months ago

    Boring AF but effort 57 thoughts, suggestions.

    Kepa

    Schlupp, Duffy, Young

    Sterling, Pogba, Hazard, Dilva

    Higuain, Rash, Ageuro.

    Dilva and Young keep changing, then unsure on Rash fitness?

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

      I like Dilva, Young & Rash - not so much Duffy & Higuain.

    2. Bruno Bruno!!
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      lets see the previous 56 drafts

    3. Rinseboy
      • 12 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      I've got the exact same but switched young to smalling! excellent team

  3. Scotty B
    • 12 Years
    5 years, 2 months ago

    A Lindelof/Shaw, Duffy & Schlupp
    Or
    B Smalling/Young, Dunk & Tomkins

    1. Rinseboy
      • 12 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      B smalling and chill

      1. Scotty B
        • 12 Years
        5 years, 2 months ago

        Dunk & Tomkins over Duffy & Schlupp?

    2. Rinseboy
      • 12 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      what's your attack like for that defence!

      1. Scotty B
        • 12 Years
        5 years, 2 months ago

        Sterling Pogba Hazard
        Aguero Rashford Higuain

  4. yanky
    • 14 Years
    5 years, 2 months ago

    5 at the back with no Rashford, thoughts please?

    Ederson
    Azpi Luiz Young Schlupp Trippier
    Hazard Sterling Pogba
    Aguero Batshuay

  5. glufs
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    5 years, 2 months ago

    Jimmy or Bats, Bats or Jimmy?

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

      Both

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

      Batman* ignore last reply, i dont know what i read haha.

  6. i am jose mourinho
    • 5 Years
    5 years, 2 months ago

    Will shaw play this gw ?

    1. Pukki Party
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      Yes but one yellow away from a suspension

  7. Aladdin Sané
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    5 years, 2 months ago

    Bottomed.

    A) Kepa, D. Silva, Jimenez
    B) Ederson, Deulofeu, Higuain

  8. FDMS All Starz
    • 8 Years
    5 years, 2 months ago

    Guys

    A) Rashford & Dunk

    Or

    B) Bats & Smalling

  9. Freshy
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    5 years, 2 months ago

    Take a hit to play Luiz over WanBis?

  10. palace ash
    • 14 Years
    5 years, 2 months ago

    Kepa
    Luiz, Lindelof, Schlupp
    Hazard, Sterling, Dilva, Pogba, Son
    Aguero, Batshuayi

    Any foreseen problems here or GTG?

  11. Herman Toothrot
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    5 years, 2 months ago

    "Leroy, I think, is the best player in the world [playing] wide and making runs in behind and these kind of actions," Guardiola said after Sané fired in a free-kick against his former club Schalke in the first-leg of City's Champions League last-16.

    “We prefer to use him where he is strong. His strength, I believe, is wider – one against one. There I think he is an incredible player.”

    https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/man-city-fulham-team-news-16043919

    Bye bye Laporte, hello Leroy.

    1. J ⚒ Gimme ur Mané
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      But he doesn’t play .....

    2. Professor Abel X
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      I may be wrong but then didn’t he proceed to bench him for the next game?

      1. The Train Driver
        • 9 Years
        5 years, 2 months ago

        He did lol

    3. SheBangsTheDrums
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      Thinking of Sane as a last minute arrival to my FH team too!

    4. Ze_Austin
      • 5 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      Exact kind of article that led people to sell Kun before that Huddersfield haul
      This is an opinion article, not based in any way on Pep's actual plans

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

    Price rises for a few players imminent.

    A) Luiz, Alli, Rashford
    B) Young, Trippier, Higuain

    Help needed, to decide!

  13. Cojiro
    • 9 Years
    5 years, 2 months ago

    A) Shaw and Deleufeu

    B) Schlupp and Martial

  14. J ⚒ Gimme ur Mané
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    5 years, 2 months ago

    So is GuIta not worth the risk?

  15. Hansel
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    5 years, 2 months ago

    Which defence is the better?

    A) DDG, Luiz, Walker, Schlupp (AWB/Jonny)
    B) Ederson Luiz Young Schlupp (Doherty, AWB)
    C) DDG Luiz Laporte Lindelof (Schlupp, 4.1)

    1. PascalCygan
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      A or B. I'm edging towards B, as a biased Ederson owner.

  16. PascalCygan
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 6 Years
    5 years, 2 months ago

    Rashford or Jimi?
    Mili or a fourth defender?

    Currently:
    Ederson
    Azpi / Luiz / Schlupp
    Sterling / Hazard / Pogba / Mili
    Aguero / Rashford / Batshuayi

    Thanks!

  17. Salarrivederci
    • 8 Years
    5 years, 2 months ago

    Who would you rather play?

    Knockaert in a 3-4-3
    Or
    Schlupp in a 4-3-3

  18. Sergio Giorgini
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    5 years, 2 months ago

    Whats this about a leaked utd squad? Sorry, been a busy day so just logged in

    1. Syd.
      • 15 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      Its not leaked just a list of players spotted going into the hotel before the game

      1. Sergio Giorgini
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        5 years, 2 months ago

        Thanks is there a link

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

      It’s a predicted XI

  19. It’s gonna Ben Mee
    • 10 Years
    5 years, 2 months ago

    GTG?

    Ryan
    Laporte Luiz Schlupp
    Sterling Haz Pog Deulofeu
    Kane(c) Kun Bats

    1. Sergio Giorgini
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      Kane (c) brave

      1. It’s gonna Ben Mee
        • 10 Years
        5 years, 2 months ago

        Been like that since I activated FH. Think I need to stick even though some doubt has creeped in.

  20. Visionaries
    • 7 Years
    5 years, 2 months ago

    Have Rash and Martial

    A Luiz, Pogba, Jim
    B Luiz, Son, Jim
    C Shaw, Miliv, Higuian
    D Luiz, Alli, Batsh

    1. WVA
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      A

  21. WVA
    • 7 Years
    5 years, 2 months ago

    Stuff it going without Spurs!

    Ederson
    Azpi Young Duffy Schlupp
    Sterling Hazard Pogba
    Aguero Higuain Rashford
    Speroni Stephens 4.2 3.8

    1. Salarrivederci
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      Same as me atm. Just got Trippier > Duffy and Boruc > Speroni.

      Looks good.

  22. thunder_mike
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    5 years, 2 months ago

    A) Rudiger
    B) Luiz

  23. Garfield1001
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    5 years, 2 months ago

    RMFHT:

    Ederson (Boruc)
    Lindelof Luiz Schlupp (Tomkins 3.8)
    Sterling Son Pogba Hazard (Stephens)
    Aguero Bats Rashford

    Opinions appreciated

    1. gilean
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      Son could be benched for Liverpool game

    2. PascalCygan
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      Very good. I'm also tempted by Son but my poor TV probably precludes me from doing it without big changes.

  24. The Wizard of Ozil
    • 14 Years
    5 years, 2 months ago

    A) Foster & Laporte

    Or

    B) Ederson & Duffy

    1. Goat
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      A

    2. gilean
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      B. Afraid of rotation in defense for second game

  25. Goat
    • 6 Years
    5 years, 2 months ago

    A) Lloris, Laporte, Higuain
    B) Kepa, Dilva, Rashford

    Thoughts guys?

  26. fenixri
    • 8 Years
    5 years, 2 months ago

    Rmt pls

    Ederson
    Azpi Schlupp Smalling
    Sterling Pogba Hazard Deulofeu
    Jimenez Kun(C) Higuain

  27. yanky
    • 14 Years
    5 years, 2 months ago

    who will score more

    a) ayoung / ederson
    b) rashford / foster

  28. Bob B
    • 10 Years
    5 years, 2 months ago

    A. Lindelof, Schlupp, Jimenez

    B. Smalling, Tomkins, Batshuayi

  29. Bruno Bruno!!
    • 8 Years
    5 years, 2 months ago

    Which combo to go for?

    A- Shaw + Milivojevic

    B- Dunk + Martial

  30. Herman Toothrot
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    5 years, 2 months ago

    Foster
    Shaw // Luiz // Schlupp
    Sterling // Hazard // Pogba // Sane // Martial
    Higuain // Aguero (C)

    Fodder bench

    1. i am jose mourinho
      • 5 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      Great im using this team too but no one is confirming martial

    2. Visionaries
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      Nice