Scout Squad

The Scout Squad picks for FPL Blank Gameweek 28

The second Blank Gameweek of the season is upon us, with Manchester City, Arsenal, Aston Villa and Sheffield United all without a Premier League fixture thanks to the clash with the EFL Cup final.

There are still a number of appealing Fantasy Premier League assets for our panel to consider, however, in this weekly precursor to the Scout Picks.

Regular readers will know the format of this recurring feature but for the uninitiated, staff members Paul, David, Neale and Geoff each propose an 18-man squad of players for the approaching Gameweek and explain their notable inclusions/omissions below.

The 72 nominations listed will then be narrowed down to a squad of 15 (with the starting XI not exceeding a total cost of £85m) for the weekly Scout Picks selection ahead of the earlier-than-usual Gameweek 28 deadline at 19:00 GMT on Friday.

There are requirements for at least one sub-£5.0m goalkeeper, at least one defender costing £5.0m or less, at least one midfielder listed at £6.5m or below and at least one forward priced at £7.5m or lower.

Each panelist is restricted to no more than three players from the same team, as is the case in FPL.

We will again be adding a captaincy to the Scout Picks, with details of that revealed on Friday.


 DavidNealePaulGeoff
GKNick PopeNick PopeMartin DubravkaMathew Ryan
 Rui PatricioMartin DubravkaMathew RyanNick Pope
 Martin DubravkaMathew RyanAlex McCarthyMartin Dubravka
DFTrent Alexander-ArnoldTrent Alexander-ArnoldTrent Alexander-ArnoldTrent Alexander-Arnold
 Ricardo PereiraRicardo PereiraRicardo PereiraCaglar Soyuncu
 Matt DohertyMatt DohertyFabian ScharAdam Webster
 Charlie TaylorCesar AzpilicuetaAdam WebsterFederico Fernandez
 Ben MeeBen MeeRyan BertrandReece James
MFMohamed SalahSadio ManeMohamed SalahMohamed Salah
 RicharlisonBruno FernandesSadio ManeSadio Mane
 Bruno FernandesHarvey BarnesRicharlisonBruno Fernandes
 Stuart ArmstrongRicharlisonAyoze PerezHarvey Barnes
 Harvey BarnesMason MountAnthony MartialMason Mount
FWDominic Calvert-LewinRoberto FirminoJamie VardyJamie Vardy
 Roberto FirminoJamie VardyDominic Calvert-LewinTammy Abraham
 Shane LongDominic Calvert-LewinRaul JimenezDanny Ings
 Danny IngsDanny IngsDanny IngsRaul Jimenez
 Jamie VardyChris WoodJosh KingDominic Calvert-Lewin

Most popular picks: Martin Dubravka, Trent Alexander-Arnold, Dominic Calvert-Lewin, Danny Ings, Jamie Vardy (four), Mathew Ryan, Nick Pope, Matt Doherty, Mohamed Salah, Sadio Mane, Bruno Fernandes, Richarlison, Harvey Barnes (three)

DAVID SAID…

Newcastle have now gone three matches in a row without scoring, which is why I’ve gone with a Burnley defensive triple-up for my Scout Squad selection.

The Clarets tempted fate a few times against Bournemouth but their upcoming opponents have the lowest goal conversion rate over their last four home matches.

Meanwhile, Ben Mee is top for shots in the box among Burnley defenders since Gameweek 24, suggesting it could be him who benefits from Newcastle’s problems fending off set pieces.

I feel the inclusion of Trent Alexander-Arnold is self-explanatory at this point so will give more detail on selecting Ricardo Pereira and Matt Doherty.

Leicester’s right-back has had more shots than any of his team-mates over the last four, while Norwich continue to struggle going forward.

Meanwhile, only Raul Jimenez and Diogo Jota have had more touches in opposition penalty boxes since Gameweek 24 than Doherty among Wolves assets, and given the defensive potential on show recently, I think there’s a chance Nuno Espirito Santo’s men can frustrate Spurs’ stunted attack too.

Returning to the scene of his first-ever Premier League goal, Mohamed Salah is joint-top for shots in the box over the last four matches for fit Premier League players and has played more key passes leading to a big chance than any of his team-mates.

Meanwhile, Richarlison finds himself top of the league over that period for big chances created while sitting behind just one fit player for shots on target over their last four matches too. His link-up with Dominic Calvert-Lewin, who joint-tops the league for big chances since Gameweek 24, is proving very effective and worthy of investing in, even if it’s Manchester United next.

I think their new star man Bruno Fernandes is worth considering, as he’s on penalties and likes to shoot and play key passes regularly.

Stuart Armstrong is one of three Southampton attackers in my selection, the midfielder top of the charts for shots on target in the last four among Saints players.

Meanwhile, I’ve ranked Shane Long above Danny Ings this time around as he continues to outperform his colleague both from an underlying statistics perspective and recent form over the last two outings.

Finally, Roberto Firmino gets a stay of execution in my own FPL squad, so gets selected here. No Liverpool player has more away goals than the Brazilian this season, who was arguably unfortunate not to record an attacking return against West Ham on Monday night.

NEALE SAID…

With five of the seven £10.0m+ FPL assets either injured or without a Premier League fixture in Gameweek 28, we can spread the budget around a bit for our Scout Picks selection – so there are more premium defenders than usual in my 18-man longlist.

Matt Doherty and the in-form Wolves defence are up against a blunted Spurs attack this weekend, while Ricardo Pereira and Leicester City face a Norwich City side that has scored just twice in the last six Gameweeks.

It’s not just clean sheet potential that those two players boast, though.

Doherty, who is top for shots in the box among defenders this season, posted some eye-catching numbers in the win over Norwich last Sunday, while Pereira has had more goal attempts and penalty box touches than even Jamie Vardy over the last four Gameweeks.

Cesar Azpilicueta, meanwhile, has recorded more touches in the opposition area than any FPL defender this season.

Chelsea haven’t been able to turn some promising underlying numbers into clean sheets under Frank Lampard but totally bossed Spurs last weekend, only conceding a late consolation thanks to an Antonio Rudiger own-goal.

With the hapless Kepa Arrizabalaga now demoted to the bench, the Blues may finally deliver some long-awaited shut-outs as their fixture schedule markedly improves.

Sticking with Lampard’s troops, my selection of Mason Mount may require some explanation given the mid-price midfielder’s so-so underlying numbers and recent FPL returns.

It’s hard to find a nailed route into Chelsea’s attack with hitherto regulars Tammy Abraham and Willian perhaps no longer first-choice options, so Mount, who has started 23 of the Blues’ 27 league games this season, is about as good as it gets on that front.

I’m merely echoing Zophar’s comments in his latest Pro Pundits article when I say that Mount is more of an eye test pick than a punt based on the attacking stats in our Members Area, however.

His off-the-ball work was impressive last weekend and even when Chelsea were outclassed against Bayern in midweek, he was directly involved in seven of the Blues’ nine chances.

Elsewhere, the match on Tyneside could be a low-scoring affair, given Newcastle’s involvement.

Should there be goals, then I’ve followed up my pick of goalkeepers Nick Pope and Martin Dubravka with Ben Mee and Chris Wood, given Burnley’s strength at dead-ball situations and Newcastle’s fallibility at them.

I’ve gone with away-day specialist Roberto Firmino and the fit-again Sadio Mane as my two Liverpool attackers given Mohamed Salah’s patchy record on the road and fairly ragged performance against West Ham on Monday, while the form of Richarlison, Dominic Calvert-Lewin and Bruno Fernandes is too good to ignore when we are down several viable premium alternatives who blank.

PAUL SAID…

A triple-up on Liverpool looks an obvious tactic for the reduced Gameweek, while Leicester, arguably, also merit stocking up on.

Along with the host of obvious picks, here are some of my standout options…

Ayoze Perez’s record against opponents lower down in the league makes him my pick of the Foxes midfielders for the trip to Norwich.

All seven of the Spaniard’s goals have come against opponents in the bottom half of the table – only Mohamed Salah and Sadio Mane, with nine and eight respectively, can better that record among FPL midfielders.

Similar to Harvey Barnes, you’d expect Perez to come back into the starting XI after he was benched against Man City last weekend.

Josh King’s return from injury could be crucial for Bournemouth at home to Chelsea.

The Norwegian has scored all three of his goals this season and supplied two of his three assists at the Vitality.

When selected, King has played a part in 56% of the Cherries’ home goals compared with the 40% of fellow frontman Callum Wilson.

King scored twice and supplied an assist in the corresponding fixture last season and while I don’t quite expect him to repeat the feat, Chelsea’s away record – one clean sheet in 13 attempts – offers encouragement to Eddie Howe’s men.

At the back, Fabian Schar also has a home record worth mentioning ahead of Newcastle’s encounter with Burnley.

The Swiss international has averaged 4.8 points per start at St James’ Park in 2019/20, producing two goals and three clean sheets over seven outings in the first XI.

At home, Schar has recorded seven shots in the box – a total surpassed by just two team-mates.

Meanwhile, the Magpies have been in resilient form in front of their own supporters, claiming a clean sheet in each of their last three at St James’ in all competitions.

GEOFF SAID…

With four teams blanking in Gameweek 28, I’ve tripled up on three sides in my selections, in addition to two defensive double-ups.

Liverpool travel to Watford so I look to Trent-Alexander Arnold, Mohamed Salah and Sadio Mane. The Reds are on an incredible run of form and Watford look short of confidence, having conceded nine goals in their last four matches.

Leicester, heading to Norwich on Friday night, lend my selection Caglar Soyuncu, Harvey Barnes and Jamie Vardy. I think the Foxes could run up the score a bit and they have a strong chance of a clean sheet, too, with the Canaries struggling for goals this calendar year.

I also take three from Chelsea: Reece James, Mason Mount and Tammy Abraham. Chelsea need to put a run together and, while the trio isn’t in top form, a fixture against Bournemouth could be what they need to kick into gear.

In goal, I start with Mathew Ryan, who pairs with defender Adam Webster at home against goal-shy Crystal Palace despite the Seagulls having kept only one clean sheet in the last seven home matches.

I also double on the Newcastle defence at home to Burnley, with Martin Dubravka and Federico Fernandez.

Mid-priced forwards Raul Jimenez, Danny Ings and Dominic Calvert-Lewin all have the ability and service to score and are attractive options this Gameweek and beyond, meanwhile.

Finally, Bruno Fernandes looks at the centre of everything Manchester United are doing going forward, while Nick Pope will try to keep it tight away to Newcastle.

THE COMMUNITY CHAMPION

Each week, one of the Fantasy Football Scout community takes on the Scout Picks by pitting their chosen XI against ours.

The community member who beats our picks by the biggest margin over the campaign will win a £100 Amazon Voucher and a place in our Moderators and Contributors League for the following season.

In Gameweek 27, ringwraith beat our Scout Picks 78-68.

gwitbrock‘s winning margin of 23 points in Gameweek 25 is the target to beat.

Our Scout Picks article on Friday will have further details on who is representing the community this week.

1,028 Comments Post a Comment
  1. FPL Daniel
    • 14 Years
    4 years, 1 month ago

    Looks like Party will be in the picks. Here is hope for a blank...

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

      I hope not.

  2. Von Lipwig
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 5 Years
    4 years, 1 month ago

    Bottomed so repost, sorry. Help, looking for guidance, things are getting real 🙂

    I'm torn about spending -4 to replace Rico so I can play 11 this GW. Should I do it? There are options

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

      Who are your options

      1. Von Lipwig
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 5 Years
        4 years, 1 month ago

        Fernandez or Wolves double up with Saiss (have Doherty)

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

          Hmm tricky one... Newcastle have nice fixture on paper but they are so incosistent and could well lose to Burnley who look sharp right now. Doubling up on Wolves defence against Spurs away doesn't look like an obvious clean sheet. But the fixtures for Wolves look great for a double up thereafter.

          On the balance of things maybe punt on Saiss who has a bit of attacking threat from set pieces.

          1. Von Lipwig
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 5 Years
            4 years, 1 month ago

            Thanks Lionel... I mean Miguel
            I'm still torn though lol. Decison time

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

              Will probably be a lot of hits about so a good GW to bring in a player you want longer term for a hit.

    2. Plant Based FPLer
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      Isn't there a supposed announcement after today's Europa League outcomes regarding a possible double gameweek 29? If so, just wait to see who's playing.

  3. fc_skrald
    • 8 Years
    4 years, 1 month ago

    Anyone on here with Newcastle knowledge? - Is it likely that Hayden gets his midfield position back for this gw?

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

      The fans want him back in the team according to the forums but they don't pick the team.

      1. fc_skrald
        • 8 Years
        4 years, 1 month ago

        Thanks. I have 11 players this gw if he plays - but I guess I shouldn't be too upset if he doesn't play...

    2. GreennRed
      • 12 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      http://www.nufcblog.co.uk/2020/02/25/bruce-set-to-recall-these-3-nufc-players-change-formation-vs-burnley-report/

      Dunno but above is one opinion. I have him as fodder and keeping him but expect very little gametime. Will sell Lundstram to be more assured of 11 this GW.

      Refresh link below on Friday for hopefully more definite update.

      https://www.newsnow.co.uk/h/Sport/Football/Premier+League/Newcastle+United/Midfielders/Isaac+Hayden

      1. fc_skrald
        • 8 Years
        4 years, 1 month ago

        Thanks for the links! I can still hope he is back.

    3. RAFA THE GAFFA
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      I think so yeah. The whole midfield was shocking and he’s been one of our better players this season. He should come in I’d say. 80% likely

  4. Old Gregg
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 1 month ago

    Morning Y'all.

    which move please.

    1) Grealish + Redmond > Barnes + Armstrong (-4)
    2) Grealish + Redmond > Barnes + Djenepo (-4)
    3) Redmond > Armstrong (and start Rico and cross fingers)

    1. JT11fc
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      1

      1. Old Gregg
        • 7 Years
        4 years, 1 month ago

        thanks

    2. My heart goes Salalalalah
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      Howdy partner

  5. Clarity
    • 5 Years
    4 years, 1 month ago

    Will lundstram definitely not start any more games?

    Thanks

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

      am sure he will start some more games but you are risky a lot of 1 pointers playing him

    2. TKC07
      • 4 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      He's no longer a starter. He might start 1 or 2 at some point.

    3. Now I'm Panicking
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      Nothing is definite

  6. Daghe Munegu
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 1 month ago

    1ft 0itb

    McCarthy
    TAA Robertson Boly
    Salah Martial Traoré Grealish*
    Vardy Ings Jimenez

    Button KDB* Rico Reid

    A: Grealish to Barnes/McNeil
    B: Play Rico

    I can't get Taylor or Lascelles as I bought Rico 4M

    Thank you

    1. JT11fc
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      A Barnes

  7. Pep Roulette
    • 6 Years
    4 years, 1 month ago

    1. Play

    A. Traore
    B. Hayden

    2. Buy

    A. Pereira
    B. Doherty

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

      AA

    2. Karan14
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      AA

    3. TKC07
      • 4 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      AB

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

      AA also. Annoyed I can’t stretch to him with Bruno

  8. n14mul
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 6 Years
    4 years, 1 month ago

    Who is more likely to start this week?

    A. Dendonc
    B. Rico

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

      A - but don't think either will

    2. Volley127
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      I’d play B as he’s never been subbed on this season. So autosub is likely if he doesn't start.

  9. Buck The Trent
    • 12 Years
    4 years, 1 month ago

    Would you get ride DCL for Vardy?

    Other strikers are Ings and Jimmy

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

      hold DCL

      1. Von Lipwig
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 5 Years
        4 years, 1 month ago

        this

    2. TKC07
      • 4 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      FT or hit?

    3. Hazz
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      Have the same front three and very happy with them (for now).

      DCL is being provided so many chances (fixture aside), which makes it too much of a risk for me.

    4. GreennRed
      • 12 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      No way Pedro 😉

    5. 'Broadsword Calling Da…
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      Great question, it's the one I have been asking myself ALL week. Consensus seems to be, hold DCL if you have him. It's just that I can't help thinking that Norwich, bottom of the league could leak goals. I have Maddison, so some cover.

  10. Tmel
    • 13 Years
    4 years, 1 month ago

    McCarthy
    Holgate TAA Gomez Rico*
    Salah Dendoncker Traore*
    Vardy Jimenez
    (Button Egan Grealish KDB Auba)

    2FT & 0.1ITB - currently have anywhere between 8-10 players depending on Rico & Traore:

    a) Rico & Grealish > Stephens & Barnes
    b) Egan, Grealish & Dendoncker > Saiss, Armstrong & Barnes (-4)
    c) Egan, Grealish & Traore > Taylor, Fernandes & Saka (-4)

    1. JT11fc
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      B

  11. JT11fc
    • 5 Years
    4 years, 1 month ago

    Which looks better over the next few?

    1. Vardy Cantwell

    2. Barnes Pereira

    1. Karan14
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      2

      1. JT11fc
        • 5 Years
        4 years, 1 month ago

        Thanks im leaning that way too, i just havnt seen alot of Barnes

    2. Miguel Sanchez
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      2

      1. JT11fc
        • 5 Years
        4 years, 1 month ago

        Thanks it does seem safer

    3. Hazz
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      1 gives you an extra captaincy choice (if he shows form again).

      2 gives you a better chance of points at both ends of the pitch.

      Are you playing Cantwell week-in, week-out, and if not, who comes in for him?

      1. JT11fc
        • 5 Years
        4 years, 1 month ago

        Thanks. Cantwell would rotate with Long. Its the big if with Vardy which is of course the worry

    4. TKC07
      • 4 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      How about Doherty instead of Pereira in Option2?

      1. JT11fc
        • 5 Years
        4 years, 1 month ago

        Hmm thanks thats worth some thought. He plays gw31 aswell

  12. Von Lipwig
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 5 Years
    4 years, 1 month ago

    Do we know who is likely to get a double gameweek down the line?

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

      Everyone who doesn't play in 28 and/or 31

      1. Von Lipwig
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 5 Years
        4 years, 1 month ago

        cheers, makes sense

      2. Hampe
        • 11 Years
        4 years, 1 month ago

        Which teams will likely blank 31?

        1. Von Lipwig
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 5 Years
          4 years, 1 month ago

          I think like 14 of them lol. FH coming up

        2. Whats the Mata?
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 9 Years
          4 years, 1 month ago

          depends on the FA cup results. 3 guaranteed fixtures. Could likely just be 3 only

  13. Who are all Lukakus
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 1 month ago

    Planning to do -4
    Lund + Grealish + Auba + 1m to
    Van Dijk + Bruno + Jimenez
    I would have Bruno to start instead of Dencdonker. Hit looks like it can pay off.
    Dont know why people want to keep Auba, watching him play like left back is painful.

    1. JT11fc
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      Could well pay off, obviously Auba will no doubt bag a few

    2. Holmes
      • 10 Years
      4 years, 1 month ago

      Captaincy material vs WHM and NOR

  14. Party time
      4 years, 1 month ago

      Kdb on spot kick duty now?

      1. Holmes
        • 10 Years
        4 years, 1 month ago

        Maybe, maybe not

        Will give better idea when Kun and him are on pitch at same time

        1. Party time
            4 years, 1 month ago

            I think Kun will be the one when on the pitch, hopefully not. Pep's presser should give an insight

          • Party time
              4 years, 1 month ago

              Cheers

          • St Pauli Walnuts
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 5 Years
            4 years, 1 month ago

            I’d really expect so. Pep and Kev had both made noises about him taking them after the miss at the weekend, even before last night. His to lose I’d say.

        2. Rbyrne95
          • 7 Years
          4 years, 1 month ago

          So many options, heads frazzled.Feel like I need a hit as Greenwood, Rico and Hayden are too risky.

          -Double up for Leicester with barnes or Perez
          -Double up for Everton getting Richarlison (Bit iffy doing this)
          -Get in Martial (Have bruno and Greenwood)
          -Wolves defender
          -Double Burnley with McNeil

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

            Barnes probably. Or a wolf

            1. Rbyrne95
              • 7 Years
              4 years, 1 month ago

              Is the reason for Barnes over Perez consistency or playing time? when Ndidi is back it should boost Leicester so cannot decide.

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

                Eye test

          2. Jullepuu
            • 4 Years
            4 years, 1 month ago

            I wouldn't take a hit if I were you but Barnes feels like the best option from your list

            1. Rbyrne95
              • 7 Years
              4 years, 1 month ago

              It is risky like, but I can just see Rico or Hayden getting 0 or 1 point if anything. Leicester vs Norwich will be high scoring hopefully

        3. RAFA THE GAFFA
          • 7 Years
          4 years, 1 month ago

          Best -4?

          A. Son+Lunds >> Bruno+Doherty (+0.1m)
          B. Son+Lunds >> Barnes+Robbo (+1.4m)
          C. Son+Grealish >> Bruno+Mount (+2.0m)
          D. Son+Grealish >> Bruno+Barnes (+2.1m)

          McCarthy
          TAA • Soy • Aurier
          Son* • Salah • Traoré
          Vardy • Jiménez • Ings
          (McGov. Rico. Lunds*. KDB*. Grealish*)

          1. TKC07
            • 4 Years
            4 years, 1 month ago

            A

          2. Karan14
            • 7 Years
            4 years, 1 month ago

            A or D

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

              D is perhaps better this week? Doherty has spurs away. Hmm

          3. GreennRed
            • 12 Years
            4 years, 1 month ago

            A, maybe Bruno and Gomez?

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

              Don’t fancy Gomez as he offers nothing

              1. GreennRed
                • 12 Years
                4 years, 1 month ago

                Offers similar points to Robertson.

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

            A

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

              Cheers MS. What about D this week with the money to get Doherty/Robbo next? Just worried about a hit with Doherty having Spurs away

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

                Guess Barnes has more upside than Doherty. Either A or D is good.

          5. Jullepuu
            • 4 Years
            4 years, 1 month ago

            D if you are planning on getting Doherty for gw 29

            1. Jullepuu
              • 4 Years
              4 years, 1 month ago

              Or Robbo as you mentioned

        4. rnrd
          • 9 Years
          4 years, 1 month ago

          KDB's stare at Courtois after his goal from the spot yesterday is priceless

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

            Yeah - I didn't know all about that businees with KDB's ex gf.

            1. Party time
                4 years, 1 month ago

                It was a very interesting story to read 😆 Courtois is a Legend

            2. St Pauli Walnuts
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 5 Years
              4 years, 1 month ago

              Wonder how they get on in international breaks, must be awkward.

              Also, Kev’s ex must have a thing for big conks. Size of that thing on Courtois’ bonce!

              1. Party time
                  4 years, 1 month ago

                  Absolutely 😆

            3. fc_skrald
              • 8 Years
              4 years, 1 month ago

              Why is Dele Alli not allowed to make fun of nature - nothing is as natural as virus on this planet.

              1. GreennRed
                • 12 Years
                4 years, 1 month ago

                It's 2020. Clickbait journalists will always find a way to dig out someone that claims to be offended by something.

              2. St Pauli Walnuts
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                • 5 Years
                4 years, 1 month ago

                Come on, you’re not 12 (are you?). There’s people dying, it’s poor taste.

                1. fc_skrald
                  • 8 Years
                  4 years, 1 month ago

                  People die from far more serious threats than a virus - it is ridiculous. A normal season flu in here in Scandinavia where I'm from take away more people.

            4. Aimar
              • 4 Years
              4 years, 1 month ago

              Maccarthy

              TAA soy hanley*

              Mane salah adama* Martial

              Vardy jimnez ings

              Subs : lundy stevens hayden

              1 ft 2,5 itb

              A) lundy ——> Boly

              B) adama ——-> 1) Mount / 2) perez

              C) save ft,, play hnaley & hope for adama to play

              1. TKC07
                • 4 Years
                4 years, 1 month ago

                A

            5. Plant Based FPLer
              • 7 Years
              4 years, 1 month ago

              Any one else start reading Geoff's picks and stop after Matt Ryan? He's clearly never owned him this season.

              1. Von Lipwig
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                • 5 Years
                4 years, 1 month ago

                Amen. Ryan is ruining my season. Can make it up to me against palace... then be dropped anyway

            6. Hampe
              • 11 Years
              4 years, 1 month ago

              How to work this out?

              Ryan/Button

              Robbo TAA Söy Kelly Lstram

              Kdb salah martial grealish norwood

              Ings aguero greenwood

              So, Kelly greenwood prov benched. Grealish kdb aguero norwood stram blanks.

              Thinking of aguero stram and norwood to jimenez barnes and budget defender. Thoughts?

            7. Whats the Mata?
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 9 Years
              4 years, 1 month ago

              Armstrong or Djenepo?

              1. TKC07
                • 4 Years
                4 years, 1 month ago

                Save

              2. GreennRed
                • 12 Years
                4 years, 1 month ago

                Who are selling for either and can you have 11 starters this GW?

              3. jason_ni
                • 8 Years
                4 years, 1 month ago

                Djenepo did look class last weekend, not seen much of him before that!

            8. RAFA THE GAFFA
              • 7 Years
              4 years, 1 month ago

              If I was on Free Hit this week I’d snap up Fabian Schar! Good pick by Paul

            9. pingissimus
              • 5 Years
              4 years, 1 month ago

              Vardy 17 pointer gives him 3.6 ppm from last ten 🙂

            10. NachoMan
              • 8 Years
              4 years, 1 month ago

              Perez (c) anyone?

              1. Jullepuu
                • 4 Years
                4 years, 1 month ago

                Brave but if your looking to catch up in points he could defenitely be a great choice for a punt

            11. Cahill
              • 13 Years
              4 years, 1 month ago

              good morning fellow overthinkers...

              anyone heard anything about Shelvey? was hoping to hear from Bruce today but could do with an update...he might come in handy this week

              1. GreennRed
                • 12 Years
                4 years, 1 month ago

                Positive news but no definite. I wouldn't be getting him in the strength of below.

                https://newcastle.vitalfootball.co.uk/jonjo-shelvey-could-return-hamstring-injury-vs-burnley/

                1. Cahill
                  • 13 Years
                  4 years, 1 month ago

                  thanks man, fingers crossed; dont wanna be looking at Rico in my team again

            12. Wally banter
              • 11 Years
              4 years, 1 month ago

              Kbd' hold or sell for *Bruno/Richa*

              Not considering Pep roulette

              GW28 Blank
              1-March Cup final Villa - Kdb would mostly play
              4-March Sheff FA cup - 100% rest
              8-March Utd away, 7 days rest ... he will play
              14-March Burn Home, 6 days rest... they need him against madrid with full fitness... worst case msotly is 60 mins game time and taken off
              18-March Madrid .. 100%
              21-March GW31, blank... same case for bruno, for bringing in a player from a lesser team you do not need kdb's value..can be mostly achieved by selling others around or a player to whom's team value is less tied up (aka salah or mane)

              So if you are having some money tied up to him, is it worth selling him, knowing that you will need him straight back on 32/33.

              1. TKC07
                • 4 Years
                4 years, 1 month ago

                Hold

            13. jason_ni
              • 8 Years
              4 years, 1 month ago

              Couple of concerns in my starting 11 for the weekend, mainly Williams and Dendo.

              Line up this gw is:
              McCarthy
              TAA - VVD - Williams - Saiss
              Salah (C) - Martial - Maddison - Dendo
              Ings - Jimi
              Rico - (Auba - Kdb)

              Would you use FT to do:
              A) Rico To C.Taylor, and play instead of Dendo?
              B) B.Willaims To C.Taylor
              C) Hold FT

              Can afford up to 4.7.

            14. ChickenTikkaMoSalah
              • 8 Years
              4 years, 1 month ago

              2FT, 0.1ITB

              McCarthy
              TAA,Robbo,Stephens,Lascelles
              Salah,Traore,Grealish*
              Ings,Jiminez,Auba*

              Dubravka,KDB*,O’Connell*,Fleck*

              Auba+Grealish to Vardy+Barnes? Can get Vardy back afterwards if I want

            15. Tinmen
              • 10 Years
              4 years, 1 month ago

              Lads, Firmino or Vardy captain ?

              1. jason_ni
                • 8 Years
                4 years, 1 month ago

                Do own either Salah or Mane? Both of those ahead of Firm or Vardy.

                Between the 2 listed, Vardy for me.

              2. Le Bluff
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                • 12 Years
                4 years, 1 month ago

                No Salah or Mane?