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. Twisted Saltergater
    • 14 Years
    5 years, 2 months ago

    Draft #3812

    Kepa
    Trippier - Tomkins - Laporte
    Sterling - Pogba - Barkley - Hazard
    Aguero - Kane - Rashford

    Think I'm content with that.

  2. blauriecon
    • 13 Years
    5 years, 2 months ago

    A) Foster Trippier Bats
    B) DeGea Young Higuain

    1. Twisted Saltergater
      • 14 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      B

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

    Its come down to this:

    A) Martial (already have Rash & Pogba)
    B) Jiminez
    C) Bats

    1. Hy liverpool
      • 10 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      C

      1. Hy liverpool
        • 10 Years
        5 years, 2 months ago

        Prefer zaha thou

        1. Mondeo
          • 9 Years
          5 years, 2 months ago

          ooof - do you think he plays?

          Me too but I hate all these yellow flags..

          1. Hy liverpool
            • 10 Years
            5 years, 2 months ago

            Me too.
            But i'm going to risk it..

    2. Viper
      • 14 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      C

      1. Mondeo
        • 9 Years
        5 years, 2 months ago

        Cheers!

    3. Twisted Saltergater
      • 14 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      C

      1. Mondeo
        • 9 Years
        5 years, 2 months ago

        Cheers!

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

    A. Laporte, Deulofeu & Kane

    B. Azpilicueta, D. Silva & Rashford

    I just can't seem to convince myself on Rashford

    1. Hy liverpool
      • 10 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      B

    2. Big Col
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      B

    3. Big Col
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      Do you think that Deulofeu will play both games?

    4. DV8R
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      Not sure about Kane, the 12.5 takes up a lot of funds.

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

      B

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

    Lukaku is in the provisional squad for the Watford game.
    Source Manchester Evening News.

    What are people’s thoughts, does that negatively impact your view on Rashford ?

    https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/manchester-united-team-news-watford-16051212

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

      Nope. IMO Rash will play both games. I think Laka is there as a maybe for game 1, more likely to play game 2, but alongside Rash.

  6. Emiliano Sala
    • 7 Years
    5 years, 2 months ago

    Smalling or lindelof? Money doesn't matter

    Thoughts on team:

    Ederson
    Azpili Smalling Trippier Schlupp
    Sterling Hazard Pogba
    Aguero(C) Higuain Rashford

    1. Hy liverpool
      • 10 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      Not fan of Tripper.. Otherwise Looks good

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

      Young?

  7. milanista10
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    5 years, 2 months ago

    Need the 0.3 to swap AWB to Schlupp

    A) Azpi to Luiz
    B) Townsend to Babel
    C) Keep AWB

    1. Hy liverpool
      • 10 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      A

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

        Is this on a FH?

        1. milanista10
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 11 Years
          5 years, 2 months ago

          Yes mate.

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

            I would be tempted to keep AWB. A if you have to though.

    2. Twisted Saltergater
      • 14 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      A

    3. Yank Revolution
      • 12 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      A

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

    a) Ryan Laporte Luiz Rashford
    b) Ederson Trippier Azpi Young
    c) Foster Trippier Luiz Rashford

    1. Hy liverpool
      • 10 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      A

    2. Yank Revolution
      • 12 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      From one Yank to another....B (but would rather have Smalling!)

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

    A. Ederson, Luiz, Milivoijevic

    B. Kepa, Duffy, David Silva

    1. Pep's Money Laundry
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      B

  10. 007 [RoboKlopp]
    • 7 Years
    5 years, 2 months ago

    Which one?
    A. Ederson, Azpi, Lindelof
    B. Kepa, Laporte, Smalling

    Thanks.

    1. Hy liverpool
      • 10 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      B probably

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

      B

    3. Nemes1s
      • 10 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      A for me as I think City more likely to CS (Ederson vs Kepa) and Azpi more attacking potential than Laporte. Lindelof not at Hotel and reports of difficult birth bit of a worry though.

  11. UnitedFan
    • 8 Years
    5 years, 2 months ago

    Alli or Son if you had to choose one?

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

      Son

    2. Niho992
      • 5 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      sonny

    3. Hy liverpool
      • 10 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      Son for me

    4. TAArt
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      Son by miles

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

    I’ve taken a 4 point hit already... anything else worth doing to this team... or gtg?

    Patricio
    Shaw AWB TAA Kola
    Sterling(VC) Hazard Pogba Son
    Aguero(TC) Jiménez

    Guaita; Digne Rondon Hojbjerg

    1. Yank Revolution
      • 12 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      I know many will say dont take hits for D/Gks, but Id look at Patricio out...Kepa or Ederson would be good picks

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

        I’d love to have Ederson or Kepa. But I just can’t justify an 8 point hit to get them in when both Guaita and Patricio have DGWs too.

  13. Nemes1s
    • 10 Years
    5 years, 2 months ago

    Struggling here!

    A) De Gea, Schlupp, D.Silva
    B) Ederson, Lindelof, Son

    Team would like like this:

    GK - (De Gea or Ederson)
    DEF - Azpilicueta, Luiz + (Schlupp or Lindelof)
    MID - Sterling, Hazard, Pogba, + (D.Silva or Son)
    FOR - Aguero, Rashford, Jimenez

  14. Jealous Viper
    • 5 Years
    5 years, 2 months ago

    This should be the last draft bar any last minute news.
    Ederson
    Luiz Schlupp Young Duffy
    Pogba Sterling(c) Hazard
    Aguero Bats Higuain

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

      Personally Higuain would worry me. I think he’ll start the first game and Giroud will get the second.

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

    Smalling or young ??
    Need more & more suggestions!!!

    1. Hy liverpool
      • 10 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      Smalling.. Dalot should start one game surely imo.

    2. Jealous Viper
      • 5 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      Went for young. Feel confident he will start both. Gets in a lot of crosses (most poor actually) and on set pieces

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

      Smalling... just for safety purposes

  16. Hy liverpool
    • 10 Years
    5 years, 2 months ago

    RP.
    A. Azpi Tomkins
    Or
    B. Luiz Schlupp

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

      B

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

      B

  17. The Overthinker
    • 7 Years
    5 years, 2 months ago

    What is the latest on AWB?

    1. Pariße
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      Trained on Thursday so should be safe to start unless something bad happens until then.

  18. Niho992
    • 5 Years
    5 years, 2 months ago

    What your minute prediction in next 2 games for
    A : Martial
    B: Rashford
    C : Laporte

    1. Hy liverpool
      • 10 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      105
      105
      90

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

      19+62
      75+62
      90+90

  19. Winners900
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 7 Years
    5 years, 2 months ago

    Crystal Palace attacking does not sound many goals. Thoughts on Michy?

    1. Hy liverpool
      • 10 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      Good option

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

      Good stats actually

  20. boroie
    • 5 Years
    5 years, 2 months ago

    Patricio
    Shaw AWB TAA Kola
    Sterling(VC) Hazard Pogba Son
    Aguero(TC) Jiménez

    Guaita; Digne Rondon Hojbjerg

    Thoughts? No transfers remaining... anything else worth a -4?

  21. FootyFan
    • 5 Years
    5 years, 2 months ago

    Which one player?

    a) Lindelof
    b) son
    c) trippier
    d) young

    1. Hy liverpool
      • 10 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      Smalling imo.

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

      B

  22. Pep's Money Laundry
    • 8 Years
    5 years, 2 months ago

    A. DDG/kepa, Silva, Rashford
    B. Ederson, Milivojevic, Rashford
    C. Ryan, Delafeou, Kane

  23. Royal5
    • 12 Years
    5 years, 2 months ago

    Too heavy in defense?

    Kepa
    Laporte - Young - Trippier - Azpi
    Hazard - Pogba - Sterling
    Aguero - Jimenez - Rashford

    Ty

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

      No looks excellent... maybe young for Smalling would be the only thing I’d think about changing.

      1. Royal5
        • 12 Years
        5 years, 2 months ago

        Thanks

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

      Best team I've seen here, all players from from top 7. Defence isn't too heavy, very strong but not too strong since the rest of the team looks very stable.

      1. Royal5
        • 12 Years
        5 years, 2 months ago

        Much appreciated. Think I'm gtg 🙂

  24. dezille
    • 6 Years
    5 years, 2 months ago

    Final adjustments... With Sarri's comments about Giroud being tired (90 mins + 80 mins for France), I'm quite keen on going down the Higuian route. Foster to me is great value and expected points is only marginally less than the premiums. I fancy him to save one of Pogba's ridiculous penalties for a nice differential... Can I resist not going for a well-rested DSilva though?

    A) Kepa, DSilva, Batshuayi
    B) Foster, Laporte, Higuian

    1. Pariße
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      I prefer B

  25. jdp219
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 7 Years
    5 years, 2 months ago

    1) Kepa, Laporte, Son, Rashford, Deeney
    2) Foster, Duffy, Dilva, Higuain, Deeney
    3) Kepa, Trippier/Smalling, Dilva, Jim, Bats

    -----
    Luiz, Schlupp, -----
    Hazard, Pogba, Sterling, -----
    Aguero, -----, -----

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

    OK I think I'm ready.
    Thought?

    Kepa
    Azpi Laporte Young
    Sterling Hazard Pogba Son
    (K)un Rashford Bats

  27. Clintymints
    • 15 Years
    5 years, 2 months ago

    Son worth a punt?

    1. Weasel Boy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      Yeah I'm gonna give him a go.

    2. Yank Revolution
      • 12 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      He's in for me..I see him as a good differential

  28. Weasel Boy
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    5 years, 2 months ago

    Kepa
    Laporte Smalling Schlupp
    Sterling Haz Poggy Son
    Kun Rash Bats

    Hamer Valery Cho Simpson

    Look ok?

    1. Yank Revolution
      • 12 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      Yes

  29. FredrikH
    • 11 Years
    5 years, 2 months ago

    Foster
    Schlupp Lindelöf Luiz
    Hazard Sterling Pogba D.Silva
    Agüero Higuain Rashford

    g2g?

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

      Yep, looks good

      If you've got the cash I'd go Smalling over Lind

  30. Salalalalah
    • 5 Years
    5 years, 2 months ago

    3rd ManU and City
    a) Dilva and Young
    b) Martial and Ederson

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

      b) Martial and Walker