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Every Members article we published ahead of Gameweek 1 deadline

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Those who sign up to Fantasy Football Scout in 2019/20 will have access to more Members articles than in any previous season.

We’ve upped our game for these exclusive pieces of content for the new campaign and are looking forward to bringing you a greater level of analysis each week.

But do not worry, this increase in output won’t just help you out throughout the whole season, we’ve already put out plenty of Members articles throughout the summer.

Ahead of the Gameweek 1 deadline, we’ve pulled together all the ones we’ve published since FPL launch to help you pick the perfect team for the new season.

For your convenience, we have sorted these by team, where we can.

ARSENAL

Why it’s hard to trust Arsenal in 2019/20

ASTON VILLA

What to expect from Aston Villa manager Dean Smith in FPL

What to expect from Aston Villa’s defence in FPL

What to expect from Aston Villa’s attack in FPL as Smith forced to recruit

BOURNEMOUTH

Is it worth paying extra for Wilson over King in FPL?

Bournemouth attack appeals but defence remains suspect

BRIGHTON

The tough task facing new Brighton manager Potter

BURNLEY

Improving Burnley on FPL radar ahead of fixture turn

CHELSEA

Analysing the FPL assets Lampard has to choose from at Chelsea

CRYSTAL PALACE

Departures could hurt Crystal Palace’s FPL assets this season

EVERTON

Summer signings may be key to Everton’s FPL appeal

Is it worth paying extra to have Digne over Coleman?

How Zouma’s future could impact Everton defensive potential

Is Richarlison or Gylfi Sigurdsson better FPL value at £8.0m?

LEICESTER

Leicester differentials could reward investment in 2019/20

How does Tielemans affect and compare to Leicester’s other FPL assets?

FPL position change and Leicester move boost Perez’s appeal

LIVERPOOL

How Liverpool’s key FPL assets compare ahead of 2019/20

How to cover Liverpool defence after price hikes

Salah v Mane: how they compare after FPL price changes

MANCHESTER CITY

How Man City assets changed towards the end of 2018/19

Can De Bruyne offer better value than Sterling or Aguero in Man City attack?

MANCHESTER UNITED

The impact Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has had on United’s Fantasy assets

Is Wan-Bissaka worth £5.5m in FPL after United move?

NEWCASTLE UNITED

The Fantasy legacy left by Rafael Benitez at Newcastle

NORWICH CITY

What to expect from Norwich City manager Daniel Farke in FPL

What to expect from Norwich’s defence and attacking full-backs in FPL

Can Teemu Pukki and Norwich’s attackers score goals for FPL managers?

SHEFFIELD UNITED

What to expect from Sheffield United manager Chris Wilder in FPL

Sheffield United’s attack-minded defenders could be budget FPL gems

What to expect from Sheffield United’s attacking options in FPL

SOUTHAMPTON

The impact Ralph Hasenhuttl has had on Southampton’s FPL assets

TOTTENHAM HOTSPUR

Which Spurs players are worth owning in FPL this season?

Can a price drop boost Harry Kane’s FPL appeal?

WATFORD

Which Watford players should FPL managers consider in 2019/20?

WEST HAM UNITED

Coming soon…

WOLVES

Is it worth paying extra to have Jiménez over Jota?

MISCELLANEOUS

Set Pieces page upgraded for 2019/20 Scout Members

A Fantasy manager’s guide to expected goals (xG)

The Complete Guide to FPL Pre-season 2019/20

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  1. Nomar
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    4 years, 9 months ago

    Cancelo signed now. Danilo gone.

    Can play LB too.

    Looks more and more like its Ederson or Laporte or no one from City?

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    1. Dananz
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 9 months ago

      Geez it's been a busy day on the transfer scene!

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    2. Hits from the Bong
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 9 months ago

      I think Walker will have a good season and be pretty nailed. New guy to play left back

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      1. Nomar
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        4 years, 9 months ago

        Maybe, but the City defensive waters are now further muddied by this. 🙁

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    3. EMBOLOFAN
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 9 months ago

      cancelo wont come into the picture for weeks and hasnt spent any meaningful time at lb afaik

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    4. goriuanx
      • 13 Years
      4 years, 9 months ago

      I've just avoided them altogether. Rather wait and see. Their opening fixtures don't scream clean sheets to be fair.

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    5. Pukki Party
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 9 months ago

      Sure he can play, but he has only played under 10 games at LB in his career.

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  2. Flynny
    • 9 Years
    4 years, 9 months ago

    Views on best city 5.5m defender?

    A...zinchenko

    B....stones

    Might new lad cancelo take the left back berth at expense of zinch? Thanks

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    1. All de Gea no iDier
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 9 months ago

      Avoid for now.

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  3. It's his Job.
    • 10 Years
    4 years, 9 months ago

    Montoya or Aarrons as a new 4.5 with their pace and runs, screams assists.

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    1. Miguel Sanchez
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 9 months ago

      And Guilbert

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      1. It's his Job.
        • 10 Years
        4 years, 9 months ago

        This..

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      2. Old Man
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        4 years, 9 months ago

        and bookings

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  4. fatherted
    • 12 Years
    4 years, 9 months ago

    First RMT so far

    Pope...Button
    VVD Robbo Toby... Kelly Dunk
    Salah Perez Bilva Fraser....Hayden
    Kane Jota King

    1m itb

    Seem to have struggled this yr

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    1. Rigid Digit
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 9 months ago

      I had Toby until 5 minutes ago - swapped to Vertonghen
      (no idea why, it's not an improvement - the coin just landed that way up this time)

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  5. Catastrophe
    • 13 Years
    4 years, 9 months ago

    Narrowed it down to just 5 options 

    A) Fraser, Digne, Robinson, Montoya
    B) Fraser, Coleman, Perez, Dendoncker
    C) Fraser, Coleman, Barkley, Montoya
    D) Barkley, Digne, Robinson, Perez
    E) King, Coleman, Robinson, Perez

    Cheers.

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    1. dunas_dog
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 9 months ago

      B

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    2. It's his Job.
      • 10 Years
      4 years, 9 months ago

      D looks decent as I like Barkley Digne and Perez

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  6. EmreCan Hustle
    • 11 Years
    4 years, 9 months ago

    Is J.Ayew an option. Even with the Camarassa signing. Only 5m.

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    1. Hits from the Bong
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 9 months ago

      He’s never an option

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  7. AceKn1ght
    • 8 Years
    4 years, 9 months ago

    Hi guys,

    Apologies to those of you who have seen this already!

    Just 2 days left now to join our free to enter fantasy football league, with a Mystery Gift Box up for grabs each month!

    UK entrants only, unfortunately (due to the cost of international shipping)...

    Full details here;

    https://themysterygiftbox.com/mystery-gift-box-giveaway-fantasy-football-league/

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  8. Sz21
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    4 years, 9 months ago

    Which group looks better to begin the season.

    1. Fraser, Trossard, Vardy.
    2. KDB, Perez, King.

    Wilson other striker if that makes a diff.

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  9. Mull
    • 12 Years
    4 years, 9 months ago

    Who is on pens for City if Aguero isn't on the pitch?

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    1. It's his Job.
      • 10 Years
      4 years, 9 months ago

      Surely KDB

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      1. super zlatan
        • 13 Years
        4 years, 9 months ago

        Kdb or maybe Bernardo

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    2. Big_Andy_GAWA
      • 12 Years
      4 years, 9 months ago

      Gundogan (sp?) if on the pitch. Then maybe KDB

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

      Jesus.

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    4. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
      • 13 Years
      4 years, 9 months ago

      jesus

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    5. Mr. O'Connell
      • 11 Years
      4 years, 9 months ago

      Not Sterling

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  10. palace ash
    • 14 Years
    4 years, 9 months ago

    Danny Mills on Sky Sports: "Cancelo may play left back initially"

    Zinchenko dead as an option?

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    1. Fpl Richie
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 9 months ago

      Mills isn't exactly gospel but it isn't helpful for sure

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  11. Ask Yourself
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 9 months ago

    I hope Norwich score vs Liverpool I can only fit VVD in ffs

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    1. Miguel Sanchez
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 9 months ago

      Same boat

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    2. Limbo
      • 13 Years
      4 years, 9 months ago

      Thing is, I'd expect attacking returns from one or two of Robbo/TAA and VVD anyway... luck be a lady

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  12. TAT
    • 6 Years
    4 years, 9 months ago

    How does the Cancelo signing affect the defensive options? Currently have Walker in my draft.

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    1. Nomar
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      4 years, 9 months ago

      Laporte or Edison look the only nailed options now.

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      1. TAT
        • 6 Years
        4 years, 9 months ago

        That's what I fear. Can't stretch to either…

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  13. shearer9
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 9 months ago

    If Lukaku leaves, are people looking at Rashford?

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    1. Ask Yourself
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 9 months ago

      Martial

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    2. Limbo
      • 13 Years
      4 years, 9 months ago

      Yep. But not immediately. I'm hoping Greenwood comes of age. Martial too.

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  14. TheSteel
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    4 years, 9 months ago

    Thoughts on Hilson at 6.0? Could be nailed, per guaranteed playing time tweet

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  15. Beatle
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    4 years, 9 months ago

    Not seeing John Stones in many teams. Surely he's pretty much nailed no?

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    1. TheSteel
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      4 years, 9 months ago

      Otamendi could easily start with Laporte

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    2. All de Gea no iDier
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 9 months ago

      No

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  16. dbeck
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 6 Years
    4 years, 9 months ago

    Does anyone know a way I can view my GW1 team from last season?

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    1. jtreble
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 9 months ago

      It's been flushed.

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  17. Karan14
    • 8 Years
    4 years, 9 months ago

    Best option out of these?

    A) Trossard (352)
    B) 5.5m def (442)
    C) Rotation of 5/4.5m def (442)

    Not sure about any 5.5m def atm. Zinch/Stones don't seem nailed, not sure about United and first 2 fixtures not great, Spurs & Arsenal don't seem to offer much in def.

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    1. super zlatan
      • 13 Years
      4 years, 9 months ago

      B with Zinchenko or AWB/Maguire

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  18. nolard
    • 9 Years
    4 years, 9 months ago

    Will J Rod get the nod for Burnley?

    And for 6.0 is Billy Sharp an option?

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    1. Old Man
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      4 years, 9 months ago

      It will be two from three - so who knows?

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  19. UnitedFan
    • 8 Years
    4 years, 9 months ago

    Who's minutes does Welbeck impact at Watford? Deulofeu?

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    1. conorbon
      • 10 Years
      4 years, 9 months ago

      No ones as he will be injured all season

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      1. Pinturicchio10
          4 years, 9 months ago

          Ha!

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    2. goriuanx
      • 13 Years
      4 years, 9 months ago

      Robinson or Norwood?

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      1. PascalCygan
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 6 Years
        4 years, 9 months ago

        I'm currently on Norwood. Not greatly enthused but he's on set-pieces, they have decent fixtures and his price makes him a decent enabler.

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      2. Miguel Sanchez
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 7 Years
        4 years, 9 months ago

        McGinn?

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    3. PascalCygan
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 9 months ago

      Any other TAA owners getting doubts and thinking of going with Robbo? Currently on TAA and VVD.

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      1. Garth Marenghi
        • 8 Years
        4 years, 9 months ago

        I was on TAA and Robbo, now on Robbo and VVD

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        1. PascalCygan
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 6 Years
          4 years, 9 months ago

          Thanks. It's a tough one. I think TAA has the higher ceiling but he seems more susceptible to rotation and/or injury than Robbo, who still poses good assist threat without set-pieces.

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          1. Garth Marenghi
            • 8 Years
            4 years, 9 months ago

            Yeah and it’s more important for a team like mine that has a really bad bench!

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    4. conorbon
      • 10 Years
      4 years, 9 months ago

      Hi Chaps,

      Just two days to go!
      How am I looking?
      Pope.
      Montoya, Digne, VVD.
      Perez, Fraser, B Silva, Salah.
      Joelinton, Wood, Kane.

      Heaton, Pulisic, Diop, Kelly.

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      1. Warby84
        • 8 Years
        4 years, 9 months ago

        Not keen on this too many punts 7.5 on bench, need to spread funds

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    5. stamboy
      • 10 Years
      4 years, 9 months ago

      Is there a rotating GK article?

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    6. Big_Andy_GAWA
      • 12 Years
      4 years, 9 months ago

      FAO Mods:

      Ant way you guys can sort the site? It's being a real maggot!!

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      1. Limbo
        • 13 Years
        4 years, 9 months ago

        Clear your cache. Sorted it for me (style sheet error)

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    7. Hits from the Bong
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 9 months ago

      Tierney fee agreed

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      1. Garth Marenghi
        • 8 Years
        4 years, 9 months ago

        5.5 or 5.0?

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      2. Fpl Richie
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        4 years, 9 months ago

        Further rules out Kola this year

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    8. Big_Andy_GAWA
      • 12 Years
      4 years, 9 months ago

      Guys,

      Is Origi a viable option for GW1? Best avoid as won't want him after then...?

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    9. Mike2795647
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 9 months ago

      What do you think, A) Pickford, Perez, KDB and Kane or B) 5m keeper, Barkley, Sterling and Vardy.

      Currently on A, however not sure if I should be upgrading KDB to sterling by downgrading Kane

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      1. Pinturicchio10
          4 years, 9 months ago

          A

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      2. shelvey33
        • 8 Years
        4 years, 9 months ago

        Guys I need your thoughts am I ready?
        0ITB
        Allison
        Ake-Maguire-Digne-Robbo(Kelly)
        Salah-KDB-Ayoze(Donker/McGinn)
        King-Kane-Ings

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      3. Stevie B
        • 13 Years
        4 years, 9 months ago

        Is this too risky?

        Ryan (Button)
        Alexander-Arnold, van Dijk, Zinchenko (Lundstram) (Rico)
        Salah, De Bruyne, Sigurdsson, Perez (Dendoncker)
        Vardy, Wilson, King

        Thank you!

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      4. 003
        • 8 Years
        4 years, 9 months ago

        I made a selection straight after the game opened, and spent this evening redoing it all haha.

        Any idea's?

        Heaton/Pope
        Robertson/van Dijk/Zinchenko/Montoya/Lundstram
        Salah/Sterling/Fraser/Perez/Den Doncker
        Wilson/Jota(wol)/Ings

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