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Joe is joined by Az and David for the latest episode of the Scoutcast tonight.

You can watch it on our YouTube channel from 8pm BST to 9pm BST.

This instalment will overlap with some EFL Cup action so we will do our best to bring you live updates from those matches if they have Fantasy Premier League implications.

Some of the key topics for dicussion in episode 302 include the luck vs skill debate as well as budget and premium defenders.

Gameweek 6 was characterised by the benching of Raheem Sterling (£12.1m), a popular captain candidate.

The fact that he did not take to the pitch for Manchester City’s 8-0 win over Watford meant that many vice-captains came into play.

Some of those fell to Mohamed Salah (£12.5m), some to Sadio Mané (£11.6m), while others landed on Kevin de Bruyne (£9.9m) who scored a whopping 17 points.

Joe, David and Az will fight it out to decree whether or not those who got the Belgian’s haul doubled-up were reaping the rewards of a good decision or simply lucky.

Make sure you let us know your view!

Also, with Lucas Digne (£6.2m) disappointing his owners once again, we continue our debate from last week about the value of premium defenders moving forward.

Lessons learned from Gameweek 6:

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  1. Corgz Dark side of the Loon
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    7 years, 1 month ago

    Just got back from Colchester, Spurs were terrible and Deli Alli looks a million miles away from last season............

    1. have you seen cyan
      7 years, 1 month ago

      what he was bad last season how bad is he now? xD
      But nah he aint fit

    2. NestorC
      7 years, 1 month ago

      What about Son, worth putting C this week?

      1. Corgz Dark side of the Loon
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        7 years, 1 month ago

        I wouldn't capt any Spurs assets .......hard to believe how very poor they were tonight......

        1. Miguel Sanchez
          7 years, 1 month ago

          cheers for the updates. Have moved captaincy away from Son

        2. nico05
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          7 years, 1 month ago

          Sorry to hijack the threat but as a spurs fan could you advise who the better pick would be out of their defence? Cheers

          1. Corgz Dark side of the Loon
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            7 years, 1 month ago

            Vertonghen by a distance, nailed and gets BAPS

            1. nico05
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              7 years, 1 month ago

              Thanks so much for that. Was actually torn between Aurier and Rose but like I say I'm not knowledgeable on Spurs and I like Spurs fixtures so will go with Vert...Thanks

        3. The Overthinker
          7 years, 1 month ago

          Playing at home can be a difference

          1. nico05
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            7 years, 1 month ago

            Yeah definitely. Thanks for the advice

        4. NestorC
          7 years, 1 month ago

          cheers

  2. SuperHam
    7 years, 1 month ago

    Which would you do this week?

    1. Ceballos to Mount
    2. Haller/Barnes to Abraham
    3. Both (-4)

    1. Shineonme
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Both

    2. Rainer
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Definitely 1, probably 3.

      Not sure who, see what the spare money might turn into down the line from selling Haller.

    3. nico05
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Both

    4. ALegendJ
      7 years, 1 month ago

      3

    5. The Sociologist
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Both

  3. Corgz Dark side of the Loon
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    7 years, 1 month ago

    I see Sterling played 70 mins.......do we think he is rested again v Everton ??

    1. Miguel Sanchez
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Nope

    2. Shineonme
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Nope. I'm that confident I'll be captaining him. If he payed the whole game it would be a slight concern but I think he's nailed for the Everton game now.

      1. clodhopper
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        7 years, 1 month ago

        No

    3. ALegendJ
      7 years, 1 month ago

      He should start

    4. nico05
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      7 years, 1 month ago

      I think he'll play a good 60-70 mins at least

  4. Miguel Sanchez
    7 years, 1 month ago

    Options

    A) Play one of Digne (MCI), Lundstram (LIV) or Montoya (che)
    B) Any defender up to 6.3 for a -4 - perhaps Alonso, PVA or Aurier.

    1. Prison Mike
      7 years, 1 month ago

      A... not sure who probably Digne or Lund

    2. Shineonme
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Digne looks like a 0 or 1 pointer to me. Could even be worse if city are on it again.

    3. HashAttack
      7 years, 1 month ago

      I'm feeling the Alonso urge too 🙂

      1. Miguel Sanchez
        7 years, 1 month ago

        Too late - I did it already oops. WC in hand though

        1. HashAttack
          7 years, 1 month ago

          I brought in Aurier for Digne but want to swap out AMN ... got 6.3M available

          Just seems worth punting on Alonso for a couple of weeks and if it's not working I will swap him for Pereira
          Leicester haven't been keeping clean sheets either

          1. Miguel Sanchez
            7 years, 1 month ago

            That's a good idea. Would be tempted by Pereira now if it weren't for the Anfield trip.

    4. ALegendJ
      7 years, 1 month ago

      B with soyuncu (great long term fixtures) and bank the rest to imrpove rest of squad?

  5. Prison Mike
    7 years, 1 month ago

    Digne & Ceballos -> Tomori & Maddison

    Yay or Nay guys?

    1. Miguel Sanchez
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Look OK - can you get Soyuncu instead of Tomori?

      1. Prison Mike
        7 years, 1 month ago

        Yeah but with Kante coming back and Chelsea’s good upcoming fixtures surely some CS’s to come?

        1. Postman Ty
          7 years, 1 month ago

          I think at 4.5 with those fixtures they have just as well of a chance at clean sheets as any other option. They've massively underperformed their ability and need to sort out their terrible set piece weakness, but odds are they definitely improve as they settle and get players back from injury.

    2. Shineonme
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Or even Aurier

      1. Prison Mike
        7 years, 1 month ago

        0.1 short after his rise

    3. dunas_dog
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Maddison probably out- wait for news on injury

    4. ALegendJ
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Soyoncu and Mount?

    5. Gommy
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Yay for me. Just changed Digne for Tomori in the last hour.

      Maddison is also streets ahead of Ceballos for points potential.

  6. Shake n Bake
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    7 years, 1 month ago

    Who to transfer out for Mount?

    A) D. James

    B) Ceballos

    1. Miguel Sanchez
      7 years, 1 month ago

      B

    2. Shineonme
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Easy B

    3. Goat
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Both

    4. nico05
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Do B

    5. ALegendJ
      7 years, 1 month ago

      B

  7. SomeoneKnows
    7 years, 1 month ago

    Originally had Son & Aurier on my WC but truly concerned after today's game...

    Thinking of shifting out for TAA and one of the Silva's, which one should it be?

    1. GreennRed
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Keep Son.

    2. have you seen cyan
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Aurier wasnt even there I dont think, Kane not either and Son only came on at 66 with Eriksen.
      Was Spurs B team, little teams always play their hearts out in these comps, its their only chance of getting in the spotlight.

      That result means nothing other than one less pointless competition to worry about

    3. Rainer
      7 years, 1 month ago

      I'd keep Son and would have had TAA cemented in on a WC.

    4. Shineonme
      7 years, 1 month ago

      If you are WC TAA is a must.

    5. Krafty Werks
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Spurs pretty much played their 3rd team with Aurier rested and not even on the bench, they actually didn't concede a single shot on target in the 90' anyway and had 75% possession overall too, should of scored anyway admittedly but there you go!! TAA is a must have on WC though but i'd try keep both Son & Aurier if you can somehow?

    6. StingRay
      7 years, 1 month ago

      David Silva.

      D. Silva is 0.3 cheaper. l thk he'll link up nicely with KDB.

  8. Gudjohnsen
    7 years, 1 month ago

    Captain:

    A. Salah
    B. Sterling
    C. Son
    D. De Bruyne

    1. Epic Fail
      7 years, 1 month ago

      A or B

      1. GreennRed
        7 years, 1 month ago

        D

        1. Rainer
          7 years, 1 month ago

          C might also do well.

    2. Miguel Sanchez
      7 years, 1 month ago

      c

    3. Shineonme
      7 years, 1 month ago

      B or D

    4. dunas_dog
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      7 years, 1 month ago

      B or D

    5. lespaul
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Captain poll

    6. Krafty Werks
      7 years, 1 month ago

      A or B for me.

    7. The Sociologist
      7 years, 1 month ago

      D

    8. StingRay
      7 years, 1 month ago

      A for me.

      Sheffield will be at homr, but they are leaky against big clubs at the back.

      if it wasn't Salah l wud go 4 KDB

  9. Openboxman
    7 years, 1 month ago

    RMWCT

    Pope
    Tomori - Ota - Diop
    Salah - KDB - Son(c) - Mount
    Pukki - Aguero - Abraham

    Button - Rico - Cantwell - Lord Lundstram

    Going to do Aguero > Aubama GW 8

  10. Fpl Richie
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    7 years, 1 month ago

    Anything of note fpl wise tonight?
    Just got in from a birthday bash

    1. Rainer
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Sterling G&A plus off on 70 mins.
      Southampton have a forward who can hit the target.
      Zinchenko presumed dead.

      1. Fpl Richie
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        7 years, 1 month ago

        Superb summary. Digital pint on its way to you!

  11. DaveZubie
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    7 years, 1 month ago

    Best defender under 5m? (For the next 3 to 4 GWs at least)

    1) Pieters (not got Pope)
    2) Diop (but its West Ham...)
    3) Tomori
    4) Söyüncü
    5) Aurier
    6) Other?

    1. GreennRed
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Lascelles.

    2. Shineonme
      7 years, 1 month ago

      5

    3. Goat
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Mings

    4. DaveZubie
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      7 years, 1 month ago

      All over the place so 🙂

    5. dunas_dog
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Söyüncü

    6. ALegendJ
      7 years, 1 month ago

      4

    7. nico05
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      7 years, 1 month ago

      5 for me

    8. Phil's Stamps
      7 years, 1 month ago

      4

    9. Gommy
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Tomori - fixtures, value and currently leading by example for us at the back.

      Just put him in for Digne tonight.

      1. DaveZubie
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        7 years, 1 month ago

        Was thinking of him - but probably going to hold off and see how he goes.

    10. The Sociologist
      7 years, 1 month ago

      4) for now

    11. StingRay
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Lowton looks a good bet..good run of fixtures

  12. Cilly Bonnolly
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    7 years, 1 month ago

    Two frees. Digne and Barnes to Pieters and Abraham?

    Pope, Stekelenburg
    Alexander-Arnold, Otamendi, Digne, Lundstram, Rico
    Salah, Sterling, De Bruyne, Cantwell, Guendouzi
    Barnes, Pukki, Haller

    1. Shineonme
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Rather Aurier and Abrahams

    2. The Sociologist
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Looks good

  13. jaguar shark
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    7 years, 1 month ago

    Uh oh. Is tammys price going up? Risky to buy before the league cup game tomorrow? Surely he won’t start that game, right??

    1. Rainer
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Batman needs minutes, shocked if Tammy plays, never mind starts.

    2. GreennRed
      7 years, 1 month ago

      He may not but o ne of your other players could.

    3. Shineonme
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Abrahams won't start tomorrow. Giroud will start Imo.

      1. lespaul
        7 years, 1 month ago

        Abraham

    4. ALegendJ
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Tammy should be a safe buy for the weekend

    5. jaguar shark
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Thanks all

  14. nico05
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    7 years, 1 month ago

    At what point do players drop according to fpl statistics in peoples experience? will a -99 drop for instance. Cheers

    1. jaguar shark
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Gotta be above 100 no?

      1. nico05
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        7 years, 1 month ago

        Im unsure, never really monitored before and wondered how accurate it was

    2. Peter Ouch
      7 years, 1 month ago

      If 3 arrows very likely to drip tonight.

    3. Rainer
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Above/below +/-100% they predict the player to drop.

      Once it gets to the +/-90% then I'd be concerned if you need the 0.1m.

      1. nico05
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        7 years, 1 month ago

        Cheers everyone for your responses. I have Emerson injured so seems safest to switch tonight.
        Whos the safer/better pick do we think..Aurier or Rose?
        Cheers

        1. Rainer
          7 years, 1 month ago

          Aurier safer, Rose/Davies a closer match, but no Spurs full back is safe under Poch.

          1. nico05
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            7 years, 1 month ago

            Cheers I actually thought Rose maybe safer but Im not very in the know where Spurs are concerned

    4. lespaul
      7 years, 1 month ago

      100

  15. Peter Ouch
    7 years, 1 month ago

    Abraham to rise tonight?

    1. Miguel Sanchez
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Looking likely

    2. Shineonme
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Looks likely now. I said 2 hours ago it was 50/50 but he's been rising fast

    3. ALegendJ
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Likely

  16. Moderately content penguin
    7 years, 1 month ago

    Curious feeling to have Robbo as a semi differential at under 20%. Outpointing TAA for 2 weeks on the trot doesn’t make him feel an absolutely terrible hold right now.

  17. Ask Yourself
    7 years, 1 month ago

    This is worth seeing. Especially for those saying Arsenal had a better defence than usual out today. Doesn’t make a difference to an incompetent manager.

    https://twitter.com/outofcontextars/status/1176492399922692096?s=21

    1. GreennRed
      7 years, 1 month ago

      The manager isn't playing him onside. A 10 year old player wouldn't be so clueless.

      1. Miguel Sanchez
        7 years, 1 month ago

        The manager might not be able to see the offside line from where they are sitting.

        1. Ask Yourself
          7 years, 1 month ago

          Imagine emery practicing defending set pieces on the training ground

        2. GreennRed
          7 years, 1 month ago

          I know Emery is less defensively aware than most coaches but players need to have some responsbility.

  18. Peter Ouch
    7 years, 1 month ago

    Cant be bothered anymore.
    Barnes to abraham

    Done

    Good night

    1. Gommy
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Made the same change Saturday night. I don’t believe we’ll regret it either.

  19. abaalan
    7 years, 1 month ago

    Anyone considering Abraham (c) over Sterling, Salah, KdB?

    1. nico05
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Could work but risky imo

      1. Cilly Bonnolly
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        7 years, 1 month ago

        Could definitely work. Guy in my minileague got 67 points from him over gameweek 4 & 5.

  20. No Professionals
    7 years, 1 month ago

    This is really hurting my head, want to move tonight to avoid price rises.

    Pope
    VVD Digne Otamendi
    Salah KDB Mount McGinn Cantwell
    Aguero Pukki

    Button Kelly Lundstram Greenwood
    1ft 3.3m

    A) greenwood to abraham
    B) digne and McGinn to aurier and son

    1. Gandalf
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Would be worried if Abraham continues his pre Liverpool match form, so A the safer option.

    2. The Sociologist
      7 years, 1 month ago

      A), but also move Digne on too

  21. SomeoneKnows
    7 years, 1 month ago

    If you had to chose between Son snd TAA, who would it be?

    1. No Professionals
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Taa plus cash

      1. nico05
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        7 years, 1 month ago

        This

    2. Phil's Stamps
      7 years, 1 month ago

      TAA

    3. GreennRed
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Son.

    4. Miguel Sanchez
      7 years, 1 month ago

      TAA

    5. dunas_dog
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      7 years, 1 month ago

      TAA

    6. Epic Fail
      7 years, 1 month ago

      TAA

    7. The Farke Side Gallery
      7 years, 1 month ago

      TAA +2.5

    8. osceola31909
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      7 years, 1 month ago

      TAA.

  22. MGD
    7 years, 1 month ago

    Digne to:

    A) Soyuncu
    B) Aurier
    C) Rico

    1. Phil's Stamps
      7 years, 1 month ago

      A

    2. dunas_dog
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      7 years, 1 month ago

      A

    3. GreennRed
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Keep Digne.

    4. Miguel Sanchez
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Alonso

      1. MGD
        7 years, 1 month ago

        Nailed enough?

        1. HashAttack
          7 years, 1 month ago

          Reckon he should be safe for 3 or 4 weeks .. could be wrong but I get the impression Emerson isn't going to ready for while

        2. Miguel Sanchez
          7 years, 1 month ago

          Nailed for next two GWs. Emerson not back til after IB

      2. dunas_dog
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        7 years, 1 month ago

        Good shout particularly if still have WC

        1. MGD
          7 years, 1 month ago

          Have zouma who may start now after Rudiger out

          1. dunas_dog
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            7 years, 1 month ago

            personally Zouma last Chelsea defender would want but could work out

            1. MGD
              7 years, 1 month ago

              Yeah wouldn’t get him in, but already have..

    5. Shineonme
      7 years, 1 month ago

      B

    6. Ambrosiana Inter
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Awful options, pieters is,good

    7. Gommy
      7 years, 1 month ago

      D) Tomori

    8. The Sociologist
      7 years, 1 month ago

      I did C), needed the cash

  23. dunas_dog
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    7 years, 1 month ago

    Worth- 4 getting Tammy and Mount for this team ( Ceballos and Digne out) ?

    * Greenwood only if OGS says starting otherwise benched for Diop

    Pope
    TAA Otamendi Van Dijk
    Salah Sterling KDB Mount
    Pukki Abraham Greenwood*

    McGovern Cantwell Diop Rico

  24. Magic Zico
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    7 years, 1 month ago

    Question of the week: Will Wood brace again GW7?

    1. nico05
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      7 years, 1 month ago

      He should get points

    2. Ask Yourself
      7 years, 1 month ago

      It’s his turn now

    3. Tshelby
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Hope not. Would like a return from Barnes.

      1. Magic Zico
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        7 years, 1 month ago

        Wood assists, I will take

    4. Magic Zico
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Great lads ... will keep him!

    5. lespaul
      7 years, 1 month ago

      No

      1. Magic Zico
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        7 years, 1 month ago

        Hattrick? 😉

  25. Postman Ty
    7 years, 1 month ago

    Ryan is out for me this week as I have a free transfer to burn. Coleman is likely to get booted this week as well with my second transfer.

    Fabianski and Tomori to come in looks pretty decent ya?

    1. GreennRed
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Fabianski.

    2. dunas_dog
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Rather Pope and Söyüncü

      1. Postman Ty
        7 years, 1 month ago

        Pope is a strong contender for me. It's likely a short-mid term pick until I inevitably have to wildcard. Liverpool game puts me off Soyuncu a bit and heir form isn't good enough for me to ignore that game.

    3. Gommy
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Yep, Tomori only going to rise in the next few weeks. Leading by example for us at the back.

      1. Postman Ty
        7 years, 1 month ago

        He neutralized Salah quite effectively all game.

        1. Gommy
          7 years, 1 month ago

          Indeed he did. Individually he’s been practically faultless in the last 3 games.

    4. Krafty Werks
      7 years, 1 month ago

      I am moving the same two on this week, it's Ryan & Coleman > Schmeichel / Fabianski & Aurier for me.

  26. Ambrosiana Inter
    7 years, 1 month ago

    How many mins did sterling play? Thanks

    1. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      7 years, 1 month ago

      70 from above.

    2. Magic Zico
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Around 70mins I think

    3. Rage Against The Raheem
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      7 years, 1 month ago

      73 mins

    4. Rainer
      7 years, 1 month ago

      72:31.

    5. osceola31909
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      7 years, 1 month ago

      The fact he was taken off at all is what I’m clinging to.

  27. Iggypop
    7 years, 1 month ago

    Think I'm going to do the sterling aguero swap. Got nothing to do with sterlings minutes or form, just really want aguero!

    1. Magic Zico
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Ok luxurious

    2. nico05
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Id do it

  28. It’s gonna Ben Mee
    7 years, 1 month ago

    Only 7.61% would captain the only player to have scored in every single game so far? What am I missing?

    1. Magic Zico
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Who's scored every single game? Wilson?

      1. It’s gonna Ben Mee
        7 years, 1 month ago

        The one and only Sergio Leonel “Kun” Agüero del Castillo

        1. Magic Zico
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          7 years, 1 month ago

          Hasn't he, damn

    2. 1912 F.A Cup Winners
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Aguero??

  29. LucasD
    7 years, 1 month ago

    What would you do with this lot? Got 2 ft’s and nothing in the bank

    Pope / Button
    TAA / Lowton / Lunds / Hanley / Kelly
    Salah / KDB / Sterling / Mount / Cantwell
    Kun / Pukki / Wickham

    A - Wickham, Sterling and Mount > Tammy, Son and McGinn for -4
    B - Wickham and TAA > Tammy and Rico for free
    C - Wickham > Greenwood and bank a ft
    D - Something else

    Thanks

    1. Rage Against The Raheem
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      7 years, 1 month ago

      I would do option A myself

      1. LucasD
        7 years, 1 month ago

        Thanks

    2. Relaxing
      7 years, 1 month ago

      I would be looking to upgrade one of Hanley or Kelly to a playing option over the next week or two which for me means perhaps downgrading one of cantwell or pukki depending on how long you've owned them. Wouldn't want to lose mount or TAA anytime soon, so C looks most appealling

  30. Cahill17
    7 years, 1 month ago

    A) Digne & Haller to Rico and Vardy for a -4
    B) Zinc to Otm
    C) Haller to Tammy

    1. LucasD
      7 years, 1 month ago

      C

    2. nico05
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      7 years, 1 month ago

      C followed by B