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

    Looking for some feedback on this team. Any shared is much appreciated.

    Foster
    Young Luiz Trippier
    Pogba Sane Hazard Sterling
    Batshuayi Jimenez Aguero

    Norris Camarasa AWB Simpson

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

      Not convinced on sane. Looks good otherwise!

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

      Trips or Foster out....Laporte or Ederson in
      Sane out, Son in

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

    ryan azpi rashford
    kepa smalling martial

  3. MaRooney 5
    • 11 Years
    5 years, 2 months ago

    Would you Free Hit this:

    Pat*
    AWB*, Pereira, Shaw*
    Pog*, Haz*, F Anderson, Sterling*
    Jimi*, King, Kun*

    Flappy, TAA, Hayden, Bednarek ?

    Already on -4 with 8 DGWs, but 2 doubtful

    0 2m ITB
    No WC left

  4. JasonG123
    • 10 Years
    5 years, 2 months ago

    Smalling (WAT, wol) or Jimenez (bur, MUN) on FH?

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

      Jimi

  5. Dušan Citizen
    • 10 Years
    5 years, 2 months ago

    Am I mad for putting all players in 4 teams?

    DDG
    Laporte Azpi Schlupp
    Sterling Hazard Pogba Mili
    Aguero Higuain Bats

    1. Point-one short
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      Nope. Not sure on tripling up on Palace though

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

      Yeah Mili + Bats is a bit much for me, the rest looks good though

  6. Evil Greg
    • 14 Years
    5 years, 2 months ago

    Come on Hudson Odoi!

    1. Bobby Digital
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      Cmon Sterling!

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

    Jimenez or Bats ?

    Personally think we need more Palace cover cause game vs Huddersfield ( dont have Schlupp or any other players from WOL and PAL) but Jimenez could be rank killer.

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

      Just thinking the same thing here this very second

      Jimi seems key to Wolves but Bats doing ok, but do Palace score enough? idk. tough call here. Jimi's mins maybe limited? not so sure

      1. JohnnyMagrinho
          5 years, 2 months ago

          Palace have scored 19 times in their last 10 consecutive games.

          I think that's pretty good for a team in 14th in the league.

          Wolves have scored 2 more goals than Palace all season.

    2. Yankee Toffee
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      LaPorte or Dilva for the 3rd city spot?

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

        Hard one. Im on Laporte but im not confident he will start both games...

        1. Evil Greg
          • 14 Years
          5 years, 2 months ago

          I haven't got laporte

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

          Same could be said about every City outfield player

        3. Yankee Toffee
          • 9 Years
          5 years, 2 months ago

          Tough choice, Laporte balances my team a bit better but Dilva is well rested and should get some returns...

      2. Top Lad Dakes.
        • 7 Years
        5 years, 2 months ago

        I’ve gone DSilva - have some fun!

      3. SAY MY NAME
        • 6 Years
        5 years, 2 months ago

        ederson?

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

      Is Lukaku a mad stupid risk or a potential genius gamble?

      1. Evil Greg
        • 14 Years
        5 years, 2 months ago

        Definitely no Lukaku from what I've read.

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

      Smalling or lindelof is killing me

      1. Evil Greg
        • 14 Years
        5 years, 2 months ago

        Smalling for me.

        1. Buck The Trent
          • 12 Years
          5 years, 2 months ago

          S

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

        Smalling cos Linde a doubt

    5. the dom 1
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      pick 2 to play pls?

      a. Laporte

      b. Luiz

      c. Lindelof

      cheers

      1. Evil Greg
        • 14 Years
        5 years, 2 months ago

        A n B

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

        A and B

      3. the dom 1
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        5 years, 2 months ago

        that's what i was thinking too.

        just not sold on Lindelof with news he wasn't at the hotel with the team

        cheers

    6. Srv210
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      Which pair looks better

      A) kepa, son
      B) ryan,higuain

      1. Evil Greg
        • 14 Years
        5 years, 2 months ago

        B

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

        A

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

      Please RMT

      Ederson
      Azpi luiz schlupp
      Son hazard sterling pogba
      Rashford batsuai aguero

      Bench stephens peltier 3.8 defender

      Thanks

    8. HD7
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      Lindelof Mili or Smalling Townsend?

    9. SpaceCadet
      • 10 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      Not seeing Zaha in too many RMTs. Is he a doubt to start?

      1. Evil Greg
        • 14 Years
        5 years, 2 months ago

        I think he'll start.

    10. Klein
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      With everyone expecting laporte to play only one match is it better to drop him for lindelof? Or i can do
      Kepa + laporte to foster + luiz or something similar.

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

      First draft really. Not done any fpl in ages.

      DeGea
      Azpi Trippier Luiz Laporte
      Sterling Haz Pogba Deulofeu Camarasa
      Aguero Rashford Jimi

      Bats or Jimi? not sure really but the rest seems solid enough

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

        Jime

    12. Chandler Bing
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      Is Zaha fit to start?

      1. Disco Stu
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        5 years, 2 months ago

        I think he will

    13. St Pauli Walnuts
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      5 years, 2 months ago

      How's she looking? I can't have any United. Was considering Higuain instead of Kane but no Chelsea or Man City spots left to upgrade keeper so would just mean upgrading Jota or Duelofeu, probably to Spuds mid. Think I'd rather take my chances with Kane over that. Was also considering Ryan over Foster.

      Foster
      Luiz / Laporte / Schlupp
      Sterling / Hazard / Deulofeu / Jota
      Aguero / Kane / Batshuayi

      Foddery / Hudson-Odoi / Fodderer / Fodderest

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

        Kane has really affected that midfield.

        I don't think Deulofeu or Jota starting both games nor are they likely to haul

        1. St Pauli Walnuts
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 5 Years
          5 years, 2 months ago

          What would you do instead? Downgrade to Higuain and upgrade a mid to Spurs mid? Can't think of much else

          1. St Pauli Walnuts
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 5 Years
            5 years, 2 months ago

            Jota didn't play internationals, might give him a chance of starting both, if not finishing them. Playing up front so that'a a bonus too.

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

            Upgrade GK and Jota/Deulofeu. I don't get the Foster love tbh. Better to double up on Chelsea with those fixtures.

            Get Rashford or Pogba at least. Maybe punt on David Silva or Son

            1. St Pauli Walnuts
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 5 Years
              5 years, 2 months ago

              I can't have United, stipulation of cash ML I'm in plus on principle as a Man City fan ha. I'd go Kepa in net but if I downgrade Kane, Higuain is the only real option and then I have 3 Chelsea, so would mean dropping Hazard (daft) or Luiz (same difference really with Kepa).

              A 4th Chelsea or Man City spot would solve all my problems ha.

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

                Fantasy football isn't about rivalry though. United will probably be in the points this gameweek so getting at least one player is a good investment

                1. St Pauli Walnuts
                  • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                  • 5 Years
                  5 years, 2 months ago

                  I know it it logical but it's a non starter really. Besides I think the Scouse bloke who won the whole thing a few years back is an Everton fan and never has Liverpool, so not exactly unprecedented.

                  Besides principles, I'll be kicked out of cash ML if I put any United in anyway.

      2. JohnnyMagrinho
          5 years, 2 months ago

          Can't see Deulofeu and Jota playing both games.

          Both Watford and Wolves are firmly in top half of table with no realistic hope of qualifying for Europe via a top 6 finish and nowhere near being involved in a relegation scrap.

          They will both be prioritising the FA Cup and will likely rest a lot of their keys players before.
          Deulofeu and Jota have both become integral figures for both clubs - I don't see why either manager would potentially jeopardise their semi-final by risking them in pointless league games.

          That's just my view. I think Deulofeu is a great player and have had him for many weeks leading up to my FH and Jota is usually OOP and becoming more lethal with every week. I just think they're both unnecessary risks this week especially as there are alternatives who are far more nailed on and likely to play more.

          1. St Pauli Walnuts
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 5 Years
            5 years, 2 months ago

            I agree and those two are my worries. What alternatives are you thinking though? I'd go Son an Higuain but Son is out of form and being battered by Korea at the moment. Ali maybe, need to check if I can stretch to Eriksen.

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

          Man U hauls would kill you

          1. St Pauli Walnuts
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 5 Years
            5 years, 2 months ago

            The cost of principles I'm afraid. Same story sine the Ole hiccup begun!

      3. Cmdr Shepards Boots
        • 6 Years
        5 years, 2 months ago

        Final draft, good luck everyone!

        Kepa
        Azpi, Schlupp, Young
        Sterling, Pogba, Hazard, Martial, Dilva
        Aguero, Batshuayi

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

        Gtg lads?

        Edersn
        Azpi,Luiz,Young
        Hazard,Pogba,Sterling,Deulofeu
        Aguero,Batshuayi,Rashford

        Subs:none

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

          Kun (C)

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

        A. DeGea Laporte Higuain
        B. Kepa DSilva Rashford

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

        I think I'm going to punt on Barkley

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

        Final call. A or B?
        A.
        WB Boly Lindelöf
        Sane
        Higuain Rashford
        B.
        Laporte Smalling Schlupp
        Deulofeu
        Kane Bats

      8. SpaceCadet
        • 10 Years
        5 years, 2 months ago

        Will Bernardo silva start both games in the dgw?

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

          Probably but rather have a defender

      9. Kane Train
        • 9 Years
        5 years, 2 months ago

        Which one??

        A) Sterling & Pogba

        B) Jota & Kane

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

          A easily

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

        started thinking even Laporte is BIG rotation risk eve he rest 14 days...
        but he could rest vs Cardiff especially..

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

          Every outfield City player is a rotation risk.

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

        X
        Luiz Laporte Schlupp X
        Hazard Sterling Pogba
        Aguero Batshuayi x

        a) Ryan Azpi Rashford
        b) Foster Trippier Rashford
        c) Kepa Smalling Martial

        1. Disco Stu
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 12 Years
          5 years, 2 months ago

          C

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

          c

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

        A) Ryan Duffy Dilva
        B) Kepa Laporte Lindelof
        C) Ederson Luiz Lindelof

        1. Disco Stu
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 12 Years
          5 years, 2 months ago

          C

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

        Sane WB Lindelöf or D.Silva Schlupp Smalling?

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

          B

        2. Disco Stu
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 12 Years
          5 years, 2 months ago

          B