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The Complete Guide to Scout’s tips and advice for FPL Gameweek 20

Don’t move from the sofa! Before the dust has had a chance to settle on Gameweek 19, Gameweek 20 is upon us. And with most teams having less than 48-hours rest between matches, Fantasy Premier League managers prepare themselves for rotation and unfamiliar starting XIs. 

Gameweek 20 also marks the halfway point in the season. And in what has been a topsy-turvy year for many, ranks remain tightly packed – less than a hundred points separates the top 100k from the top million, and there’s 135 points between the top 1million and the top 10,000. With 19 Gameweeks to go there’s all to play for. 

The tight turnaround presents an opportunity for FPL bosses. Predicted Line-Ups will be of particular interest, while Fantasy Football Scout’s Captain Sensible and Scout Picks will help with the all-important armband and transfer decisions.

What’s more, managers have just been handed their first Double Gameweek of the season. Liverpool and West Ham’s postponed Gameweek 18 encounter has been rearranged for Gameweek 24, giving both teams two matches instead of one in that particular round of fixtures. 

Typing faster than a seven-year-old unwraps Christmas presents, Neale examined the implications for Fantasy bosses. He noted that it’s the first-ever Double Gameweek for Mohamed Salah and perhaps an opportunity to deploy the Triple Captain chip. That 135-point gap will be bridged in no time.

The Egypt international currently leads the captain poll for Gameweek 20. Ahead of Sunday’s match at Anfield, Liverpool have been afforded 24 hours more rest than their opponents Wolves. And how will last night’s dramatic second-half comeback against Manchester City affect Nuno Espírito Santo’s men?

Earlier this month the Wolves boss described his team’s schedule as “crazy”, “absurd” and “not human”. So despite very little rotation so far, changes would seem likely. Meanwhile counterpart Jurgen Klopp had this to say following his side’s comprehensive win over Leicester City:

Fresh legs always helped us now since we changed a little bit more frequently. Like in the Everton game in the league, for example, we made five changes and they were absolutely necessary on one side but really impressive performance-wise. So, we will do that as well now, of course, we have to and we will. That’s how it is. We have four more adult players [to rotate]… for the others it will still take a while, so that’s our squad and we have to deal with it as good as possible.

– Jurgen Klopp

The good news for Salah owners is that he was withdrawn early on Thursday and could therefore be less at risk of rotation. The Egyptian was also very unlucky to blank at the King Power.

A combined Captain Sensible and Scout Picks article this week highlights his potential. Man City players also standout with Raheem Sterling topping the points predictions on this site’s Rate My Team.

Kevin De Bruyne performs well in a number of categories and, like Salah, was withdrawn early in Gameweek 19. With Guardiola confirming after the game that his substitution was made with Gameweek 20 in mind. Manchester City top the latest DS stats, fixtures and clean sheet odds provided by G-Whizz.

As Andy noted in his Gameweek 20 Q&A video, players rested in Gameweek 19 would seem more assured of a start this weekend. Danny Ings is one such player, and the in-form Southampton forward is expected to return to the starting XI for this afternoon’s match against Crystal Palace.

He also fancies Christian Pulisic to return to the Chelsea side and urges managers to keep faith with Tammy Abraham. He reasons that new Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta won’t have had enough time to improve their defence significantly. Only three teams this season have conceded more goals at home than the Gunners. 

Manchester United fan Andy offered his thoughts on Paul Pogba. An injury to Scott McTominay could see the Frenchman occupy a deeper role and with Marcus Rashford seemingly on penalties, Andy feels Anthony Martial is the midfielder of choice.

Elsewhere an injury concern for Dele Alli means the Spurs midfielder is a doubt for the trip to Norwich. He’s not included in Neale’s predicted line-up and is replaced by Lucas Moura in the Scout Picks.

Jamie Vardy does, however, make the Scout selection despite not being included in the predicted starting XI. He has form and an enticing fixture in his favour although, as Pro Pundit Holly points out in her hot topic, manager Brendan Rodgers confirmed there will be rotation for West Ham.

Finally, following his impressive 24-point haul in Gameweek 19, Andy asked whether we should bring Trent Alexander-Arnold straight back in. However the Liverpool full-back is still at risk of suspension – currently on four yellow cards, a booking against Wolves would see him miss Gameweek 21.

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2,278 Comments Post a Comment
  1. Flynny
    • 9 Years
    4 years, 3 months ago

    Who to start?

    A...kelly at saints

    B...lunds at city

    Thanks

    1. bjarnia87
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 3 months ago

      A

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

      a not remotely close

  2. SM001
    • 8 Years
    4 years, 3 months ago

    Abraham to Maupay and McGinn to Martial worth it for -4?

    1. Karhumies
      • 11 Years
      4 years, 3 months ago

      McGinn out is a great move.

      It's not "worth" -4, but if you have lost confidence in Tammy and don't want to give him an extra chance, it's a good move.

  3. Garfield1001
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    4 years, 3 months ago

    Any alli news?

    1. flipthebuzzard
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 3 months ago

      Need an update here too!

      1. Alexis Nonsense
        • 8 Years
        4 years, 3 months ago

        I'd expect Eriksen to start... Mourinho likes his nr. 10s, and Lamela isn't the best in that spot ?

    2. flipthebuzzard
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 3 months ago

      Thanks

  4. It’s gonna Ben Mee
    • 10 Years
    4 years, 3 months ago

    Any fellow Ings cappers?

    1. Silecro
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 3 months ago

      Yes ! I've brought him in this week and capping. For this rotational gameweek, he is as good pick as any

    2. flipthebuzzard
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 3 months ago

      Bold.

      Not with Salah and KDB looking strong.

      1. It’s gonna Ben Mee
        • 10 Years
        4 years, 3 months ago

        They have plenty of minutes in those legs. It will show sooner or later.

        1. Alexis Nonsense
          • 8 Years
          4 years, 3 months ago

          Salah has less minutes in his legs than Ings tho ?

    3. ClassiX
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 3 months ago

      I'm also doing Ings(c). I have KDB but I strongly suspect Pep starts Gundo tomorrow and saves KDB for Everton.

    4. The Dribbler
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 3 months ago

      yes i'm putting my faith in Ings to bring home some bacon!

  5. Grounderz
    • 12 Years
    4 years, 3 months ago

    Which?

    (A) Sidibe/ Grealish/ Greenwood
    (B) TAA/ Cantwell/ Greenwood

    1. Tshelby
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 3 months ago

      B

  6. flipthebuzzard
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 3 months ago

    Has there been any more news on Alli..?

    Still not sure if I should FT out for Moura in... And the clocks ticking!....??

  7. Luton_Fan
    • 14 Years
    4 years, 3 months ago

    Play kelly (away southanpton) or targett (away watford)?

  8. FirminoIsBetterThanYou
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 3 months ago

    Start one of Lundy, Kelly or Rico?

    1. Cojones of Destiny
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 3 months ago

      many will say rico

  9. Nightf0x
    • 8 Years
    4 years, 3 months ago

    grealish or hary wilson

    1. ChelseaGuy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 3 months ago

      Grealish

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

      A

  10. ChelseaGuy
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 3 months ago

    Hendo
    TAA Aurier Soy
    Salah (C) KDB Mount Grealish
    Kun (V) Vardy Ings
    Martin Rico Cant Lund
    0.2 ITB WC active

    Any suggestions?

  11. Bububuzz
    • 9 Years
    4 years, 3 months ago

    Pope
    Aurier, Rico, Kelly, Soyuncu
    Alli, Mane(V), De Bruyne
    Rashford, Jimenez, Vardy(C)

    Bench: Dean Henderson, Traore, Lundstrum, McGinn | 1FT, £1.2 itb

    Not looking to make any transfers (but if you recommend one I'd be open to it)
    What does this lineup look like to you? Swap anyone out/in? Is the captaincy good? How is the order of the bench (Traore over Lundstram atm)?

    Thanks

  12. bruuuno
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 5 Years
    4 years, 3 months ago

    Bench order ok? Maupay or Grealish my biggest concern

    Ramsdale
    Aurier TAA Soy
    Sterling KDB Alli Moura
    Vardy Rashford Maupay
    (Martin Grealish Rico Lund)

  13. Catastrophe
    • 13 Years
    4 years, 3 months ago

    Help greatly appreciated! 2FT, 0 ITB.

    A) Son & Alli -> Salah & Traore
    B) Son & Alli -> Sterling & Grealish
    C) Son & Rashford -> Salah & Maupay

    Can't decide but edging towards A. Liverpool, Man City and Brighton look to have decent fixtures, Spurs Wolves and Villa not so much.

    Cheers!!

    1. Tshelby
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 3 months ago

      B for me

      1. Catastrophe
        • 13 Years
        4 years, 3 months ago

        Cheers

  14. iL PiStOlErO
    • 4 Years
    4 years, 3 months ago

    GTG?

    Ramsdale
    TAA Kelly Soy
    Salah(C) KDB Alli Grealish
    Vardy Rashford Maupay

    Martin Lund Guilbert Dendo

  15. The Polymath
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    4 years, 3 months ago

    Get in McCarthy for Henderson (Already from Lundstrom)? Gives me 0.5 to bring in Mane later (have Salah)

  16. CloudSky
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 3 months ago

    Thoughts on this WC team?

    Ramsdale
    TAA Sidibe Soy
    Salah KDB Grealish Traore
    Aguero Vardy Ings

    X Kelly Lundy Cantwell

  17. Tshelby
    • 9 Years
    4 years, 3 months ago

    Yay/nay?

    Kelly and Pope to Guaita and Sidibe?(-4)

    Or just pope to Guaita?

    1. FPL_DON
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 3 months ago

      the latter

  18. Pilot85
    • 8 Years
    4 years, 3 months ago

    Where is cup updating?I cannot see my opponent.Any thoughts?

  19. fridge
    • 12 Years
    4 years, 3 months ago

    Wildcard GTG?

    Ramsdale. Button
    Aurier. TAA. Soyuncu. Lundstram. Kelly
    Salah. KDB. Maddison. Alli. Martial
    Vardy. Ings. Greenwood

  20. UnitedFan
    • 8 Years
    4 years, 3 months ago

    Gut instinct is to keep Tammy, but Maupay's fixtures look good and he's a differential. Tammy with 4 blanks in a row 🙁

    Any ideas?

    1. Fpl Richie
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 3 months ago

      I went for Neal

  21. Rinseboy
    • 12 Years
    4 years, 3 months ago

    anything worth a hit with so many doubts or stick?
    Captain KDB or Mane?

    Guiata
    TAA Soy Targett
    Mane KDB Richarlison Alli
    Tammy Vardy Rashford
    Button Cantwell Rico Lunds

  22. ZimZalabim
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 3 months ago

    any news on vardy or alli ?

    Who shd i catain ?

    A. vardy
    B. Salah
    C. Kane
    D. Alli
    E. KDB

    1. JRO093
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 3 months ago

      If I knew Vardy started, him. But everyone is talking about getting rested

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

      B or c

    3. Pilot85
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 3 months ago

      Kane or Salah.Ali may not play 90 minutes.

    4. Lingard’s Shin Guards
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 3 months ago

      I'm on E bc he's the only one I'm very sure will start and imo will be the key in unlocking shu

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

      cheers guys i was on vardy since i set my bus team now just moved it to Kane with Mo vc

  23. 007 [RoboKlopp]
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 3 months ago

    Dont have Salah, so Mane C is good options?

  24. JRO093
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 3 months ago

    Vardy or KdB captain???

  25. C'mon the Fylde
    • 8 Years
    4 years, 3 months ago

    One last call.

    Am I GTG?

    Ryan
    TAA Rico Soyuncu
    KDB Maddison Salah(C) Grealish
    Rashford Ings Vardy

    Button Kelly Alli Lundstram.

  26. Sid07
    • 9 Years
    4 years, 3 months ago

    Suggestions please on wc
    1) Ryan Kelly (5th def) maupay
    2) ramsdale reid ings

  27. Johnny too hotty
    • 12 Years
    4 years, 3 months ago

    Captain mane kdb or rashford

    Preferred is mane but too risky he doesnt start?
    Kdb safer ?

    1. C'mon the Fylde
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 3 months ago

      I don't think Mane will start.

  28. OptimusBlack
    • 10 Years
    4 years, 3 months ago

    Sorry For Reposted
    For This GW ,GTG ?
    Ramsdale- Mcgovern
    Dunk Kelly Lund (Targett-Egan)
    Salah KDB Alli Grealish (Cantwell)
    Vardy Rashford Kane C
    1FT 0 M itb

  29. FDMS All Starz
    • 8 Years
    4 years, 3 months ago

    Martial or Maddison?

  30. AnfieldLad
    • 9 Years
    4 years, 3 months ago

    Gazza
    TAA Soyuncu Lundstram
    KDB (c) Mane Alli Moura
    Abraham Ings Vardy
    (4.0, Traore, Rico, Janmaat)

    2FT 0.5ITB

    A) Janmaat -> Kelly & save (would bench still)
    B) Alli & Janmaat -> Cantwell & Robertson
    C) Alli & Abraham -> Salah & Greenwood (play Traore over Greenwood)
    D) Other?