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Scoutcast discusses Raul Jimenez, Man City rotation and the ‘template’

After a chastening weekend of football, the Scoutcast is back to reflect on all the key talking points from Gameweek 9.

You can watch it from 20:00 to 21:00 BST on our YouTube channel, or embedded in the article below.

Joe is joined by Fantasy Football Scout deputy editor Neale and special guest Karam, who has appeared on a handful of our videos already this season.

Currently positioned at 144k in the world, Karam has just deployed his Wildcard and will be discussing the make-up of his revamped Fantasy Premier League squad.

The trio above will be looking at the form and fixtures of Raul Jimenez (£7.1m), Manchester City rotation and the so-called ‘FPL template’, among other things.

There is also a differential for Joe to put forward, clean sheets, the community’s questions and a look at the Scoutcast crew’s Gameweek 10 plans.

With no-shows and auto-subs being the order of the weekend, we can expect the usual mix of sob stories and tales of jam in Rough with the Smooth.

Lessons learned from Gameweek 9

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  1. Bouncebackability
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    4 years, 7 months ago

    KDB to play three games in a week?

    1. Fred54
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      Psst, sometimes its Zinch with high heel football boots.

    2. Ógie
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      He is after a nice rest over the IB so why not?

    3. Niho992
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      He came off 25 minutes before end of the game and in next midweek they have carabao cup. Ofc he will start

    4. TLF
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      Subbed early, bodes well

    5. Bouncebackability
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      Also could play deeper with Rodri out..

  2. DA Minnion (Former great)
    • 11 Years
    4 years, 7 months ago

    So will Sterling start at the weekend.

    1. TheSteel
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      Unknown

      1. DA Minnion (Former great)
        • 11 Years
        4 years, 7 months ago

        That's why I'm asking.

    2. Bouncebackability
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      I can’t tell you the lottery numbers either I’m afraid.

      1. ZimZalabim
        • 7 Years
        4 years, 7 months ago

        dont be scared we got ur back

    3. Salah’s Sonnet
      • 12 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      How can we possibly know?

      1. DA Minnion (Former great)
        • 11 Years
        4 years, 7 months ago

        It's called guessing.

        1. Salah’s Sonnet
          • 12 Years
          4 years, 7 months ago

          No, it’s called not knowing

        2. George Sillett
          • 8 Years
          4 years, 7 months ago

          And as such is a waste of time.

    4. Shineonme
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      I predict yes.

  3. andy85wsm
    • Has Moderation Rights
    • 13 Years
    4 years, 7 months ago

    The choice between Sterling and KDB for captain wasn't made any easier after this game!

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

      Has to be sterling. KDB plays CDM. I’ll captain KDB but only because I don’t have Sterling

      1. andy85wsm
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 13 Years
        4 years, 7 months ago

        KDB has been electric all season though - deserved more points against Palace as well.

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

          Tell me about it I captained him 🙁 really think sterling is the better captaincy pick though it’s just a case of whether you are confident he starts. Really unhappy with the recent KDB role since Cancelo and Mendy have been introduced instead of Walker and Zinchenko

    2. Rainer
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      Pep probably take the decision out of your hands.

      1. andy85wsm
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 13 Years
        4 years, 7 months ago

        Worked well last time to be fair!

        Sterling (c) and KDB (vc) coming in for a cool 34 points.

    3. Free Hat
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      True that

    4. Epic Fail
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      I'd never captain KDB ahead of Sterling.

    5. Shineonme
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      I'll be captaining sterling 100% I also have KDB

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

    What you think will Kun start vs Villa?

    1. Epic Fail
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      50/50

      1. Rainer
        • 7 Years
        4 years, 7 months ago

        😮

      2. Magic Zico
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 5 Years
        4 years, 7 months ago

        52/48 or 48/52?

    2. Shineonme
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      50/50 I'd say after playing 90 min tonight

  5. DaisyDaisyDaisyDaisy
    • 10 Years
    4 years, 7 months ago

    Nice one Bristol Rovers. Lost 0-2 to a team on -8 points

    1. ZimZalabim
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      classy move

  6. ZimZalabim
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 7 months ago

    goals being smashed in tonight

    probably one of the highest scoring game days in UCL history

    1. ZimZalabim
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      at 30 and counting

    2. Revival
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      2 Madrid sides are the the party poopers....1 goal apiece

  7. FOO FIGHTER
    • 4 Years
    4 years, 7 months ago

    Jesus warming up for the weekend.

    1. Rainer
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      Warming up a hot chocolate.

    2. Ask Yourself
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      Another reincarnation? Oh ffs

  8. FPL FREAK
    • 10 Years
    4 years, 7 months ago

    Is it worth getting KDB now...?? Cuz he is playing deep in 4-2-3-1.. What do u say...????

    1. Epic Fail
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      The same answer I gave you last time.

      1. FPL FREAK
        • 10 Years
        4 years, 7 months ago

        Oh sorry I didn't noticed... So Iam going for him...

    2. Ask Yourself
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      There’s no one better in the price range to be clever with but otherwise I’d totally recommend you go elsewhere.

    3. mixology
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      I’m no manager but if this is the only match we’ve seen him this deep, I wouldn’t worry about it.

      1. mixology
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        4 years, 7 months ago

        Didn’t realize Rodri got injured though...

  9. Feed tha Sheep
    • 11 Years
    4 years, 7 months ago

    Sterling over Agureo on WC then?

    1. Rainer
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      Cause of tonight?

      1. Feed tha Sheep
        • 11 Years
        4 years, 7 months ago

        Not necessarily as it’s 50/50 but it may sway my decision

    2. George Sillett
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      Is it entirely logical to base this decision on one game ?

      1. Feed tha Sheep
        • 11 Years
        4 years, 7 months ago

        No but it’s a very tough call..which one would you pick?

        1. George Sillett
          • 8 Years
          4 years, 7 months ago

          I already have Sterling and no Aguero if that helps.

    3. Ask Yourself
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      Always has been the case yeah

    4. Salah’s Sonnet
      • 12 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      Nope

    5. IRBOX ⚽
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      Extra point for goal, clean sheet point. Mids > forwards always

      1. Salah’s Sonnet
        • 12 Years
        4 years, 7 months ago

        Just because of that reason?

    6. Shineonme
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      If wc I'd say yes

  10. jtreble
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 7 months ago

    Hard to believe this team is in third place in the Serie A.

    1. Fred54
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      Wine drinkers league.

    2. Flaming Flamingo
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      City beat Chelsea 6-0 at home last season and they finished 3rd in the PL

  11. FOO FIGHTER
    • 4 Years
    4 years, 7 months ago

    Well, we all may be having a closer look at Jesus sooner or later.

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

      Only with Aguero injured is he ever an FPL option please don’t get him in

      1. FOO FIGHTER
        • 4 Years
        4 years, 7 months ago

        Didn't say I would but it is not out of the question that Jesus will start getting more game time.

        If he does then it might be better to own Jesus as he is far cheaper.

        If Jesus starts the weekend sh*te going to hit the fan.

    2. Pukki Party
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      I'm an atheist

  12. joelsprylar
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 7 months ago

    So Mendy subbed. How was his performance?
    I am considering transfer him in and pray that he starts against Villa at home.

    1. andy85wsm
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 13 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      Performance was fine - nothing to write home about, at least from the parts that I saw.

      I think he'll play again on the weekend, you'd imagine its getting to the point where it's his place to lose again. Only issue is when Zinchenko is fit and the fact Cancelo has been deployed on the left a few times now.

      Still - Mendy for next 2 games looks nice if you fancy a bit of a punt

  13. circusmonkey
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    4 years, 7 months ago

    Did Rodri hammy look bad?

    1. Fred54
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      4k TV ain't *that* good.

    2. Ask Yourself
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      Yeah he knew straight away that was that

    3. Revival
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      Yeah pulled up, can't see him playing this weekend

      1. circusmonkey
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        4 years, 7 months ago

        Oh dear, got him in auction league format. 2 points clean sheet no penalty for letting loads in. 3 points for 'defenders', quite a sneaky point accumulator.

  14. Weasel Boy
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    4 years, 7 months ago

    If Sterling doesn't start he doesn't play unless of course Villa are leading.

    Might risk Sterling (c) Salah/KDB (vc)

    1. TheSteel
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      1 minute cameo incoming

      1. George Sillett
        • 8 Years
        4 years, 7 months ago

        It will most likely be 90 or nowt.

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

          Came on in half the games he was benched last season

          1. George Sillett
            • 8 Years
            4 years, 7 months ago

            In my opinion it will most likely be 90 or nowt.

    2. Shineonme
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      That's what I'm thinking. If sterling doesn't start he doesn't play at all unless city are not winning. I think he starts though imo.

  15. F4L
    • 9 Years
    4 years, 7 months ago

    does no Fernandinho/Rodri in CDM make KDB play deeper? Gundogan doesn't have the same play making capabilities of Fernie and Rodri

    1. F4L
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      *defensive capabilities actually instead.

    2. Ask Yourself
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      This could be a benefit. Was better when walker and Zinchenko played full backs because they’d fill in at CDM in attacking phase but now with Cancelo and mendy Gundo and KDB have to play CDM.

      1. mixology
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        4 years, 7 months ago

        Hmm interesting

    3. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
      • 14 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      He plays further up when they play

  16. Je suis le chat
    • 10 Years
    4 years, 7 months ago

    Boris paused in a ditch, couldn't make it up. They should get him to re-write the ending of Lost and GOT.

    1. Epic Fail
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      Come again

      1. Epic Fail
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        4 years, 7 months ago

        Sorry, wrong site.

    2. Fpl Richie
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      He should be right at home with the slippery pond life then

  17. DaisyDaisyDaisyDaisy
    • 10 Years
    4 years, 7 months ago

    Full strength City Saturday. Time to start turning the heat on Pool and get that goal average up. Win both head to heads and they go in front

    1. Niho992
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      They dont have chance at Anfield

      1. George Sillett
        • 8 Years
        4 years, 7 months ago

        In a 2 horse race I suggest that they do.

        1. Hy liverpool
          • 10 Years
          4 years, 7 months ago

          Do you remember last time city won at Anfield? I don't

          1. George Sillett
            • 8 Years
            4 years, 7 months ago

            That has no influence on their next game.

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

            He doesnt probably

            1. George Sillett
              • 8 Years
              4 years, 7 months ago

              How do you know out of interest ?

            2. George Sillett
              • 8 Years
              4 years, 7 months ago

              What difference does it make then that City haven't won there since 2003 ?

      2. Shineonme
        • 7 Years
        4 years, 7 months ago

        I think city beat Liverpool when they meet next.

    2. Hy liverpool
      • 10 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      Anfield mate ?

      1. DaisyDaisyDaisyDaisy
        • 10 Years
        4 years, 7 months ago

        Reeled in a couple but technically in their own hands atm.

  18. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
    • 14 Years
    4 years, 7 months ago

    Otamendi booked

  19. Rainer
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 7 months ago

    Classic Otamendi

    1. Fred54
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      At least Ota saving his goal for the weekend.

      1. Rainer
        • 7 Years
        4 years, 7 months ago

        Both of them.

  20. Ci Siamo
    • 8 Years
    4 years, 7 months ago

    Sterling start this weekend or another rest?

    1. TheSteel
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      Unknown

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

      Start
      Rest in cup
      Start

      1. dunas_dog
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        4 years, 7 months ago

        This

    3. Epic Fail
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      Yep.

    4. DA Minnion (Former great)
      • 11 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      You're not allowed to ask.

    5. SHOOTER MCGINN
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      Seems prime for a rest

    6. Brosstan
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      People will get very angry if you dare suggest, even based on stats and logic, that he is likely to be benched.

  21. Revival
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    4 years, 7 months ago

    KDB and Sterling owners the answer is simple.....Lundstram first sub. That way he comes in for whichever one Pep rests.

  22. PikeyMikey
    • 5 Years
    4 years, 7 months ago

    Sterling (c) Vardy (vc) for the weekend. Hopefully he starts and doesn't come on with 10 mins to go

    1. Salah’s Sonnet
      • 12 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      Very risky

  23. Ógie
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    4 years, 7 months ago

    Does Otamendi have a bonus clause in his contract for picking up yellow cards?

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

      Owns himself in FPL so Trying to get himself suspended in UCL

  24. have you seen cyan
    • 4 Years
    4 years, 7 months ago

    great from Spurs, Pool should be worried

  25. Je suis le chat
    • 10 Years
    4 years, 7 months ago

    Tortuous season as a Sterling and Aguero owner. They've almost never been better, but where's the points!

  26. Fpl Richie
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    4 years, 7 months ago

    Kun or Kdb captain?

    1. tucaoneo
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      KDB

    2. Shineonme
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      Out of them two KDB

  27. FC Jammer
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 5 Years
    4 years, 7 months ago

    Is anyone having issues viewing the results from GW9 in H2H leagues? I don't see the GW9 fixtures and results from my league in particular (Lge 7, Div 41).

  28. dshv
    • 6 Years
    4 years, 7 months ago

    Hope sterling do this in the weekend..

    1. Epic Fail
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      Hopefully all my players do this.

    2. Salah’s Sonnet
      • 12 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      Don’t worry he won’t

  29. Rainer
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 7 months ago

    Let the pointless guessing game begin...

    Nice of Pep to make it even more interesting with them subs.

  30. aleksios
    • 8 Years
    4 years, 7 months ago

    Salah and Pukki to Dilva and Vardy for a hit?

    1. FOO FIGHTER
      • 4 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      Salah ain't flagged anymore.