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The Complete Guide to Scout’s tips and advice for FPL Double Gameweek 24

The much-anticipated first Double Gameweek of the season has arrived!

Don’t forget to set your teams – the deadline is at 18:30 GMT, which leaves just enough time for a quick round-up of the latest opinion and stats across Fantasy Football Scout.

It’s all about Liverpool in Gameweek 24, with FPL managers having to make decisions on which trio to include and who to captain. Persuasive arguments in favour of one player or another are being bandied about, and perhaps the best advice came from Joe in this week’s Captaincy Video:

The best thing is to keep an open mind, there’s a lot of good stats for [Liverpool players]

– Joe

We should also set our expectations levels and not get too despondent if the Gameweek doesn’t start as we hope. As David reported in his excellent Captain Sensible article:

West Ham (13) have allowed the third-most number of big chances over the last four, while no team, not even Liverpool have conceded fewer than Wolves (four).

– David

So we could have to wait until the final match of the Gameweek on Wednesday 29 January before we feel the benefit of this exciting DGW – you have been warned! As Greyhead observed in his regular round-up of The Great and The Good, will the D in DGW stand for disappointing, devastating or dream?

Many of us value the opinion of elite FPL managers, but there is no consensus to be found:

Much will depend on what form the triple Liverpool takes with Mark, Joe and FPL General already committing to a double attack but as previously reported Sean Tobin has already doubled down in defence along with other notable Hall of Famers Stephen Harrap, Fabio Borges and Marlen Rattiner.

– Greyhead

Lateriser12 is one of the in-form managers following his recent surge up the rankings thanks to captain Aguero. He joined Joe and Az on this week’s Scoutcast and offered his insights on Liverpool and their opposition. He will be handing the armband to Mané.

Having re-watched highlights of Liverpool’s recent matches, he felt they had been very lucky not to concede a goal in their last seven matches. He also pointed out that Wolves have scored in every home match they’ve played in this season. This backs-up David’s observation in the Captain Sensible article:

Yes, Liverpool have seven clean sheets in a row and are top of the league for shots in the box and big chances conceded over the last four, but goals for Wolves and West Ham are not necessarily out of the question. Both clubs are in the division’s top half for big chances in the last four matches.

– David

While Az pointed out that Mané’s touch heatmap has not been too encouraging of late – the biggest highlighted area was out wide on the right – Lateriser12 paid more attention to his recent shots heatmap, which are all very close to goal. Closer than Salah’s shots, indeed.

Of course, as Joe has been reminding us recently, FPL is just a game. You play against other people and therefore player ownership is a factor.

A strong differential captain mentioned by David and Sam in recent weeks is Roberto Firmino. The Brazilian has had more shots in the box and big cChances in his last four away matches than both Mane and Salah. 

And if money is a worry, both Az (in the Scoutcast) and Tom Freeman have picked out Joe Gomez as a differential pick

Finally if you haven’t seen Legomané’s beautiful “Double” Gameweek spreadsheet they are well worth a look and highlight how some of us might be overlooking defenders. 

Away from the debate surrounding the Liverpool players, Troy Deeney has been tipped to do well away to Aston Villa. The Watford captain has been included in this week’s Scout Picks and is the focus of Pep Pig‘s predictions article.

Spurs find themselves top of the latest DS stats, fixtures and clean sheet odds provided by G-Whizz with an enticing home match against Norwich City. And Joe is in danger of having his dullard status revoked as he contemplates adding Cresswell to his side for their two fixtures in Gameweek 24. The West Ham full-back has played the most key passes of any of his colleagues since Gameweek 21.

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  1. Ze_Austin
    • 5 Years
    4 years, 2 months ago

    Ings to Maupay as a 2 GW punt. I'd have left Ings but my bench is down to the basics (Hayden, Lund, Simpson) so I took the hit

    1. PapaWengzz
      • 4 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      Did Ings to Tosun for free. Msupay and Deeney were options too, went with gut

      1. FPL.team
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 7 Years
        4 years, 2 months ago

        When you say gut, do you mean the player that scored last week.

        1. PapaWengzz
          • 4 Years
          4 years, 2 months ago

          His fixtures as well. + had some success owning him early days at Everton. Overall good feeling

        2. PapaWengzz
          • 4 Years
          4 years, 2 months ago

          And yes, that goal is an important factor too. Confidence is key for forward and goals bring more goals

    2. SADIO SANÉ
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      welcome to the club, it's not particularly fun

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

      I'm giving Maupay 2 more GW's then he's probably going.

  2. Don Kloppeone
    • 6 Years
    4 years, 2 months ago

    Will be interesting to see the TC played stats and whether this place is a reflection of wider FPL!

    I went Salah TC but wish I’d gone TAA!

    1. Maddamotha
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      So why didnt you?

      1. Don Kloppeone
        • 6 Years
        4 years, 2 months ago

        Heart over head. Just wanting Salah to mega haul but knowing that stats dictate he may well not

    2. Amey
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      GL bro

      1. Don Kloppeone
        • 6 Years
        4 years, 2 months ago

        You too!

        Did you go Mané TC in the end?

        1. Amey
          • 5 Years
          4 years, 2 months ago

          Yep
          🙂

    3. Rhodes your boat
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      Good luck! Salah more exciting

      1. Don Kloppeone
        • 6 Years
        4 years, 2 months ago

        You too mate!

        Who did you go for?

    4. jason_ni
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      I went taa.. but have salah. I'd be happy if both of them haul!!

      1. Don Kloppeone
        • 6 Years
        4 years, 2 months ago

        Me too mate! Don’t get me wrong 😉

    5. Pep bites Kun
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      TC Salah - head & heart.Bring it on! 🙂

      1. Don Kloppeone
        • 6 Years
        4 years, 2 months ago

        I hope so! But stats say it’s a long shot!

        1. Pep bites Kun
          • 7 Years
          4 years, 2 months ago

          I'm looking forward to see if the TC played stats and this place is a reflection of wider FPL!

          1. Don Kloppeone
            • 6 Years
            4 years, 2 months ago

            Sounds familiar!

            1. Pep bites Kun
              • 7 Years
              4 years, 2 months ago

              Your quote - I agree with the learning curve, but your choices should be based on more than indecision

              1. Don Kloppeone
                • 6 Years
                4 years, 2 months ago

                Of course.

                Tbh I activated TC on Salah as soon as last GW passed and haven’t taken it off.

                Let’s go!

                1. Pep bites Kun
                  • 7 Years
                  4 years, 2 months ago

                  Best of luck to us both then! 🙂

                  1. Don Kloppeone
                    • 6 Years
                    4 years, 2 months ago

                    Def! GL mate!

  3. gooberman
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    4 years, 2 months ago

    Only a manager as arrogant as Pep can bench a player who has scored 5 goals in the last 2 matches.

    1. Bushwhacker
      • 4 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      Focusing on cups ; CL spot a given ..

    2. _Ninja_
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      He needs to win the cup so saving kun for the weekend.

    3. Pep bites Kun
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      As arrogant or as talented .. He plays his own game. That's to be admired.

  4. Differential C (Mark)
    • 8 Years
    4 years, 2 months ago

    Congratulations to owners of Ayew and Zaha. We're playing Vestergaard, so we are f***ed. Slowest CB in the league I've seen this season.

    1. st4rty
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      Tosun time. 😉

    2. nerd_is_the_werd
      • 4 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      The next Van Dijk.

    3. PapaWengzz
      • 4 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      And Tosun 😉

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

      C'mon Jordan my son!

  5. TAT
    • 6 Years
    4 years, 2 months ago

    Damn, I was so preoccupied about the TC that I brought in DCL as my Ings replacement instead of Haller as intended.

    1. Ragabolly
      • 14 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      Blessing in disguise

      1. TAT
        • 6 Years
        4 years, 2 months ago

        You think? Two games for Haller.

        1. Ragabolly
          • 14 Years
          4 years, 2 months ago

          I brought Haller but kinda regret it

          1. TAT
            • 6 Years
            4 years, 2 months ago

            Why? Him only playing a couple of games is 4 points; add the assist goal potential to that, and he might get a decent score.

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

          He’ll need more than two games to outscore DCL this week. Mark my words.

          1. TAT
            • 6 Years
            4 years, 2 months ago

            Hope you're right!

    2. badgerboy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      No bad thing.

      1. TAT
        • 6 Years
        4 years, 2 months ago

        Not too sure about that Newcastle fixture though. Can easily be a low scoring one.

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

      DCL will score more

      1. TAT
        • 6 Years
        4 years, 2 months ago

        I can only hope so!

  6. RAFA THE GAFFA
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 2 months ago

    Laporte on WC? 🙂

    1. Eleven Hag
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      Do u see CS for city in those red fixtures?

      1. RAFA THE GAFFA
        • 7 Years
        4 years, 2 months ago

        With Laporte everything is possible

    2. SADIO SANÉ
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      their fixtures are a sea of red soon, not sure if that matters - Mendy though..

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

      I like Laporte, it's the players either side of him I'm not so keen on. City's defence has been horrible at times this season.

  7. FFSbet.com
    • 8 Years
    4 years, 2 months ago

    Just find out there is early line-up cheat...so thats the reason for some bold moves and captains.

    1. Pep bites Kun
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      What is it then?

  8. Ribus
    • 10 Years
    4 years, 2 months ago

    Ings just a rest or slight injury?

    1. _Ninja_
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      Rested

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

      Rest to prevent injury.

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

      Rest, manager had hinted at rotation

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

    Ahhh Laporte, fond memories

    1. badgerboy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      Yep, fond memories of bringing him in with my first wildcard only to see himget a yellow card and then stretchered off before 60mins. Good times.

      1. Better Call Raul
        • 4 Years
        4 years, 2 months ago

        this

  10. Woy_is_back
    • 6 Years
    4 years, 2 months ago

    Who had the cojones to triple C TAA 🙂 ?
    I wussed out and went Salah

    1. Cruz88
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      I did! Not sure how I feel haha. I have Mane and VD too

      1. Salads
        • 11 Years
        4 years, 2 months ago

        Same as this, have aguero and ings too - bad omens

        1. Cruz88
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 8 Years
          4 years, 2 months ago

          I have Ings and heard he was benched before deadline. Played him anyway ahead of Kelly/Jimi/Lund as I couldn't bring myself to play Jimi against my TV for some reason (and think Kelly is just call lately)

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

      Me. Over Mane salah

      1. Woy_is_back
        • 6 Years
        4 years, 2 months ago

        I would have if had those two too but TC:ing TAA with another Pool defender felt too risky.

    3. Tired and weary
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      Yep done it, little to lose at 570k

  11. SB007
    • 6 Years
    4 years, 2 months ago

    Does anyone want to hear my TC theory ?

    1. Eleven Hag
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      Yeah bring it on

      1. SB007
        • 6 Years
        4 years, 2 months ago

        In order to maximise the differential and for optimality play and put it on a single GW.

        This week 99% will put on Liv

        So difference between captain and TC is less than if single GW player hauls and is less fancied by others.

        Eg. Son. 15 points. No one TC.

        You get 45.

        Salah. C30. TC 45.

        First scenario get 45 vs second scenario 15.

        So you need to find a GW with a second or third rate player where most wont captain And hope it pays off !!

        1. PapaWengzz
          • 4 Years
          4 years, 2 months ago

          This makes no sense. All about your overall points total in the end.

        2. Ze_Austin
          • 5 Years
          4 years, 2 months ago

          And end up capping Sane

        3. Tomerick
          • 9 Years
          4 years, 2 months ago

          So what you’re saying is, to succeed in FPL you must pick players that score well that not many other people have? Mind blowing stuff.

        4. FPL.team
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 7 Years
          4 years, 2 months ago

          This makes no sense.

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

      No, shut up, Heather.

      1. Eleven Hag
        • 6 Years
        4 years, 2 months ago

        Gud one

      2. badgerboy
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        4 years, 2 months ago

        Ignore the patriarchy Heather! 😉

    3. DaisyDaisyDaisyDaisy
      • 10 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      Really useful post deadline

    4. Futile Tinkering
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      I'm all ears

  12. Ci Siamo
    • 8 Years
    4 years, 2 months ago

    Hands up if you swapped Ings for Kelly last minute?

  13. Naby K8a
    • 8 Years
    4 years, 2 months ago

    Fernandinho and Rodri sitting with KDB free roaming in front would be my guess looking at their lineup.

    1. Ze_Austin
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      Fun times

  14. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
    • 13 Years
    4 years, 2 months ago

    The end of lundstram

    It was good while it lasted

    1. zinaks
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 4 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      not a one time thing?!

      1. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
        • 13 Years
        4 years, 2 months ago

        Maybe but poor performance last week

    2. Forza Papac
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      You should apply for a job at The Sun.

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

      Hope he back starting in GW25, Sheffield Utd's fixtures are so good I want to double up on the defence

  15. Bunk Moreland
    • 8 Years
    4 years, 2 months ago

    Ings, Trossard and Lundstram benched. That’s 3/4 players today (granted, Lund is on my bench). Good start.

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

      You were warned

      1. Bunk Moreland
        • 8 Years
        4 years, 2 months ago

        In what way? Were there leaks?

        1. FPL.team
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 7 Years
          4 years, 2 months ago

          More hints than leaks.

    2. CMJC
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      Lol I put in Trossard as a punt to cover ings benching

  16. Drop Dead Tsimikas
    • 12 Years
    4 years, 2 months ago

    Last minute Ings >> Haller for -4 and looks likely I've left him on my bench, as the click to replace Cantwell didn't take. Anyone worse off yet?

    1. HonestBlatter
      • 13 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      Lol

  17. Lecky Legs FC
    • 8 Years
    4 years, 2 months ago

    Got rid of Aguero > Jesus might come back to burn me though £2.3 ITB for next GW

    1. SB007
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      Well done

  18. Egg noodle
    • 14 Years
    4 years, 2 months ago

    Went for Mahrez over Son at the last moment. Guess who's going to haul...

    1. Drop Dead Tsimikas
      • 12 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      Both could, tbf.

    2. SB007
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      Maz

  19. Forza Papac
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    4 years, 2 months ago

    A massive thank you to @Holmes for talking me out of doing Sarr > Trossard -4

    1. Now I'm Panicking
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      Lol

    2. Amey
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      Good call
      What did you do with Sarr though ?

      1. Forza Papac
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        4 years, 2 months ago

        Benched him, started Cantwell

        1. Amey
          • 5 Years
          4 years, 2 months ago

          Cool
          I sold for Martial

    3. Jones Kusi
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      I did this move. Not feeling great right now

      1. Forza Papac
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        4 years, 2 months ago

        Condolences my friend

  20. Wings Fan
    • 10 Years
    4 years, 2 months ago

    Thank god for early lineup rumours. Promptly got Aguero and Ings out. Gone for this on my WC:

    Ryan

    TAA - Digne - Cresswell

    Mane(c) - KDB - Grealish - Son

    DCL - Firmino - Deeney
    ----------------------------------------------
    Button - Cathcart - Cantwell - Lunds

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

    0-0 would be lovely in the palace game

    1. The Wanton Trader
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      I’d take that with McCarthy in goal and Cahill first on bench and an Ings no show...

      1. Drop Dead Tsimikas
        • 12 Years
        4 years, 2 months ago

        Yeah, given Stephens and McC, I would, as well.

  22. Eleven Hag
    • 6 Years
    4 years, 2 months ago

    Best part of FPL for me is when checking right after the game update what your ML rivals have done with their team 🙂

  23. El Presidente
    • 4 Years
    4 years, 2 months ago

    Lundstram benched????

    #WilderOUT

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

      It was widely anticipated.

      1. El Presidente
        • 4 Years
        4 years, 2 months ago

        🙂

  24. ZeBestee
    • 9 Years
    4 years, 2 months ago

    Used my FH chip.

    Son, Mahrez, Deulofeu, Sidibe, Mane(C), Salah, TAA and last but not least, Tanganga. 😀

    Good luck all.

    1. Wild Rover
      • 13 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      You didn't already own at least two Liverpool?

      1. ZeBestee
        • 9 Years
        4 years, 2 months ago

        Owned Salah and TAA, brought in Mane and (C). Also owned Mahrez and Sidibe, others are new comers.

        1. The Train Driver
          • 8 Years
          4 years, 2 months ago

          Sorry but waste of FH

          1. ZeBestee
            • 9 Years
            4 years, 2 months ago

            Thanks.

  25. DAZZ
    • 9 Years
    4 years, 2 months ago

    Swapped Ings for Lundstram last minute haha ffs

    1. El Presidente
      • 4 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      Ah ah ah

  26. Je suis le chat
    • 10 Years
    4 years, 2 months ago

    Had a dire last season though only highlight was Laporte beasting all the dgws. Can't wait to get him back.

  27. The Road to Turfdom
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 2 months ago

    Trossard is too good to be continually benched in that Brighton side

    1. badgerboy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      Yeah he's a player. Potter loves a fiddle, can't seem to help himself.

    2. The Road to Turfdom
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      (and yes, I did bring him in this week)

    3. Free Hat
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      Agreed. Must be frustrating for him. Only one who looks like scoring

  28. DaisyDaisyDaisyDaisy
    • 10 Years
    4 years, 2 months ago

    Man City defenders on the menu with Laporte back maybe the man himself?

    1. Coys96
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      Yes was just thinking that, maybe Mendy as more licence to bomb on

      1. Eleven Hag
        • 6 Years
        4 years, 2 months ago

        Will he start every game though

    2. DaisyDaisyDaisyDaisy
      • 10 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      Ferdy back in his best position too...

  29. PocketZola
    • 6 Years
    4 years, 2 months ago

    Will the law of fpl be at work this week? Everyone tc a liverpool player will mean they will lose. If they don't then some sacrifices to the var god has been made, I wonder who it was? possibly Karius

  30. Eat my goal!
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 5 Years
    4 years, 2 months ago

    Praying for Ings & Aguero goals from the bench!

    1. ThisTimeNxtYrRodney
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      Same here but ke sera. Both have the potential to score a brace in 10 minutes. I was aware of the early team news but stuck with them both. Always the chance of early injuries with so many fixtures. Good luck with prayers, it might help if you pray for the both of us.

    2. Slartibartfast
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 2 months ago

      Praying for a 2 min cameo each