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Scoutcast Episode 334 – FPL Gameweek 31+ Wildcard Options

Whether you have an abundance of Fantasy Premier League chips or none remaining, this latest episode of the Scoutcast has got you covered.

Joe is joined by Lateriser and Andy to look ahead to Gameweek 31+ and beyond, with a close eye on chip strategy.

Lateriser is among the many FPL managers to take advantage of unlimited transfers in Gameweek 30+ and use their Bench Boost chip. With his Wildcard now in play, he reveals the players in his thinking and how best to navigate the weeks ahead.

Meanwhile, Joe only has a Bench Boost to fall back on. Our trio looks at the best Gameweeks to consider using not only this chip, but other remaining chips too.

Andy has used all his chips but after tinkering during lockdown with his team, he feels he is in good shape to match his chip-happy rivals.

Among the issues they discuss are what to do with Arsenal’s Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang (£11.0m), who blanked in his last two run-outs but has two good fixtures ahead and enticing underlying stats too.

Sticking with the Gunners, there are replacement goalkeepers to mull over, after Bernd Leno (£5.0m) suffered a nasty knock against Brighton at the weekend.

The best Liverpool assets, whether Manchester City can be swerved temporarily and the unlikely appeal of Newcastle United are also in the mix.

In this packed 75-minute show, the Scoutcasters also find time to look at the best clean sheet prospects. Lateriser takes his turn to pick a differential and there are Gameweek 31+ squads to reveal.

Who will they captain and which players can help propel them up the rankings?

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  1. goriuanx
    • 13 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    Best defender punt up to 5.3m?

    A) Ritchie
    B) Aurier
    C) Justin
    D) Someone else

    1. Chazz69
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      who is Justin ???

      1. goriuanx
        • 13 Years
        3 years, 9 months ago

        Leicester RB

    2. RamaJama
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      Maguire/AWB

    3. Nightcrawler
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      Im getting aurier again despite knowing he is negative point haul waiting to happen.

      The upside is too high for 4.9

    4. how now brown cow
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      Get on the serge rollercoaster.

      Buckle up.

      1. goriuanx
        • 13 Years
        3 years, 9 months ago

        Nailed though?

        1. how now brown cow
          • 9 Years
          3 years, 9 months ago

          There's not much competition with tanganga and foyth out.

          Could play toby there but unlikely I think.

    5. The Sociologist
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      Heart says Aurier, head says Ritchie.

  2. Tabbara
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    On a WC, Which option is better :
    A: Sarr+ Nketiah
    B: Guendouzi + DCL

    1. No Totti No Party
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      Prefer B

    2. Ajax Hamsterdam
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      DCL. But guendouzi likely to get a 3 match ban. I have DCL and sarr in my team by the way

      1. Hazz
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 6 Years
        3 years, 9 months ago

        There is no action being taken on Guendouzi (somehow!)

    3. RamaJama
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      B

    4. Chazz69
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      A

    5. Krafty Werks
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      B

  3. yanky
    • 14 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    a) unbalanced but strong 11
    Foster (Martinez)
    TAA Aurier Boly WanBissaka (Lascelles)
    Mane* Fernandes Son (Hayden Dendocker*)
    Rashford Jimenez Vardy*

    b) balanced with strong first sub each wk
    same gk and def above
    Salah* Fernandes Son Maddison* (Hayden)
    Rashford Jimenez (DCL*)

    1. The FPL Units
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      A with DCL and upgrade bench

      1. yanky
        • 14 Years
        3 years, 9 months ago

        well that puts me at team B then haha

  4. JelliedSpark968
    • 4 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    Anyone getting Bowen soon? I'll probably bring him in in a few GWs time, given he performs

  5. Slitherene
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    Which GK option for GW (31, 32) seems better?

    A) *Pope (WAT, cry)*
    I'll have to play Lascelles (AVL) in 31 against Grealish (new) & Lascelles (bou) again in 32.

    B) *Dubravka (AVL, bou)*
    I'll have to play Taylor (WAT) in 31, along with Grealish (new) & double up with Lascelles (bou) in 32.

    1. Slitherene
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      Anyone?

    2. JelliedSpark968
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      B

    3. BUZZBOMB
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      A

  6. Ange Ball
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    No reply last post so gonna keep this short and sweet should I FH on this team.

    Pope
    Taylor Trent Boly
    Mane Sterling KDB Grealish
    Jimz. Vardy Nketiah

    FH Team

    Pope
    Trent Doherty Chilwell Aurier
    Salah Barnes Mane Bergijn
    Vardy. Jimz

    1. JelliedSpark968
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      don't FH

    2. sully29
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      Nah.

    3. Ciarant20
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      I think save

      1. Ange Ball
        • 9 Years
        3 years, 9 months ago

        my rival is 80pts clear no doubt pick Vardy or Jimz to block me. So could change strike force

  7. Hazz
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    My poor mate has got Leno, Lundstram, Egan & Aguero, with no wildcard.

    Slight miracle he can still field Ramsdale, Lascelles, Holgate & Nketiah with okay-ish fixtures.

  8. sully29
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    If Aguero is a doubt for the rest of the season, would you have Jesus on a GW31 wildcard? Or just wait until fixtures improve?

    1. Herman Toothrot
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      Pep could easily play Sterling as a false 9

    2. FPL_DON
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      probably wait, i really dont rate him

    3. Hazz
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      Played 125 mins, 8 goals scored for City, walked away with 1 assist which was probably an accident too by the looks of it.

      Not all of those goals had him on the pitch at the time, but perhaps that's partly a reason why.

  9. wulfrunian
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    I own Pope.Should i start Taylor or Alonso?

    1. El Presidente
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      Pope? Hell NO!!

  10. Nightcrawler
    • 4 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    Is martial nailed?

    Its either him or Rich but already have DCL

    1. sully29
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      Clear first choice. Will be subbed regularly though.

  11. Arfaish
    • 11 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    A) Jota
    B) Ings

    I have Jimi already but I’m not against doubling up on wolves fixtures..?

    1. Hazz
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      Ings far better. Fixtures tricker in a bit but if he stays sharp, he's fantastic.

      1. Arfaish
        • 11 Years
        3 years, 9 months ago

        Yeah I think you are right, double wolves probably better at the back as well

  12. FPL_DON
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    Best 4.3 defender? Already have Lascelles

    1. how now brown cow
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      Holgate

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

        Thinking the same, cheers mate

      2. Krafty Werks
        • 9 Years
        3 years, 9 months ago

        This^

    2. Arfaish
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      J. Robinson for a little while

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

        Think Sheff without Egan and O'Connell isn't worth it

    3. wulfrunian
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      Taylor(Bur)

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

        Cheers mate, although after tonight im finding it hard to look at Burnley

    4. The Sociologist
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      Kiko Femenia, C. Taylor, Holgate all good options.

    5. CFC1990
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      I think Holgate. Everton have nice fixtures at end of season. Newcastle have good fixtures now. Will be a good rotation. Taylor at Burnley another shout or a Watford defender.

  13. Mr. Chimes
    • 4 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    A. Saiss + Mahrez + 5.0 MID + Rashford
    B. Doherty + Mahrez + Traore + Ayew/Nketiah

    1. Mr. Chimes
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      Or something else

    2. Royal5
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      Mahrez in great form. A keeper surely.

  14. CFC1990
    • 12 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    What are your thoughts on my WC team:

    Pope, Martinez
    TAA, Doherty, AWB, Saiss, Taylor
    Mane, KDB, Fernandes, Saint-Maimin, Foden
    Rashford, DCL, Jimenez

    Saint-Maximin could be Barnes as have enough money itb.

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

      decent, but is it worth having two playing keepers?

      1. CFC1990
        • 12 Years
        3 years, 9 months ago

        It might be?

        Martinez is 0.3m more than Button. Would probably only play Martinez in one week but there in case of an injury and needing transfers elsewhere.

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

          have you considered Martinez Pope > DDG/Patricio Button?

          1. CFC1990
            • 12 Years
            3 years, 9 months ago

            I have 3 Man United and Wolves already mate. I want Doherty and prefer Saiss at 4.6m than Patricio. I am tempted by DDG over AWB. DDG has more points so far. Who would i then get for AWB?

            Will repy to your comment above now

    2. CFC1990
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      Can use Fodeon for the games in GW34 if he is rested the game before. All a punt but could pay off

    3. ZimZalabim
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      looks good

      1. CFC1990
        • 12 Years
        3 years, 9 months ago

        Thanks mate, Have given you a good reply below for your team.

        1. ZimZalabim
          • 7 Years
          3 years, 9 months ago

          cheers for the reply.

          I think you should look at taking some money off the bench for your team as well, could use it for slight upgrades.

          Like the ASM punt it was him or traore for me but decided to go traore and Ritchie oop.

          Personally i would also downgrade fodden and either keep the money itb for a later upgrade like maybe ASM to a chelsea or spurs mid in a couple of weeks, will be tough to make transfers later to take the 0.2-0.5 off these players when u need funds.

  15. C'mon the Fylde
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    147 points.
    Top of all of my leagues.
    I'm happy with that 🙂

    1. The Polymath
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      Well done!

      1. C'mon the Fylde
        • 8 Years
        3 years, 9 months ago

        Thanks!

  16. ZimZalabim
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    Thoughts on this WC team

    Foster (martin)

    TAA, Doherty, Ritchie (holgate, simpson)

    KDB, Bruno, Son, Traore (saka)

    Auba, Rashford, Jimi

    1. CFC1990
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      I am still not convinced with Saka but he has started so far.

      Upgrade Simpson. Get a playing cheap defender. You could swap Saka to Hayden and then get someone like Charlie Taylor for that fifth midfielder slot. Might need an extra good sub option as Traore may not play every game. That being said, it is likely he will always come off the bench to give Wolves energy later in the game.

      Ritchie is an interesting punt.

      Personally, i would like Martinex over Martin as a playing backup. However, i don't think it is worthwhile with your set up.

      1. ZimZalabim
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 9 months ago

        cheers for the reply.

        for back up keeper and fifth def im going fodder to maximize funds in the starters.
        Saka looked good vs brighton and arteta seems to trust him but dont mind losing him for a cheaper playing mid if i can use those funds to upgrade somewhere.

        As for Traore im kind of worried about his mins but he changed the game when he came on so im hoping he starts and his link up with Jimi is working really well for wolves so i hope the risk pays off.
        Current plan is to sell auba after norwich with either traore or saka for mane plus a fwd not sure who tho but would be a budget striker or fodder.

        Ritchie is a pure punt for 3 weeks hoping he keeps his form up.

        Still tinkering though

    2. Heres hoping x 7
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      No Salah or Mane? Would transfer out Auba and use the funds to get 1 of them personally.

      Good otherwise

      1. ZimZalabim
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 9 months ago

        Plan to do that post the City game it is a risk and Auba just burned me but his fixtures look too good to pass up.

        Other option i was thinking of was DCL and leave money in the bank for either auba or Mane depending on who looks better this coming gw.

  17. YoungPretender
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    Currently on this 352.. cant stop tinkering! Thoughts?

    Martinez
    TAA Aurier Doherty
    Sarr Son Mane KDB Fernandes
    Jiminez DCL

    Martin Lascelles Nketiah Robinson

  18. jimmyabs1987
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    Saiss and Foden

    Or

    Lund and Cantwell

    Already have Doherty and Jimi

    1. circusmonkey
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      1st one obvs

      1. jimmyabs1987
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 6 Years
        3 years, 9 months ago

        Yes thanks just needed to hear it!

  19. Drop Dead Tsimikas
    • 12 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    240K to 130K. Could have been worse.

  20. Ógie
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    Who benefits more if Aguero is out for a spell?

    Aguero or Jesus?

    1. Ógie
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      Sterling or Jesus i mean.

      1. Drop Dead Tsimikas
        • 12 Years
        3 years, 9 months ago

        Jesus

      2. Pep Roulette
        • 6 Years
        3 years, 9 months ago

        Both in a way. Jesus more.

    2. Arfaish
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      Jesus, but I’d wait for the news and potentially till their next two are gone

    3. Twisted Saltergater
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      Am keeping Sterling as a result

  21. SADIO SANÉ
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    FH - somehow final decision is:

    Vardy DCL (better first sub)
    vs
    Rashford Richarlison (Connolly first sub)

    1. Drop Dead Tsimikas
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      1

    2. estheblessed
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      No Jiminez? Ings?

      I do think Rashford will score if that helps...

      1. SADIO SANÉ
        • 8 Years
        3 years, 9 months ago

        it will be Jimenez and 2 others, either:

        Rashford Connolly 352
        Vardy DCL 343

    3. jimmyabs1987
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      I have Bruno and I think Bruno Vardy is better than Bruno Rash

      But to do that I need to swap Alli for Bergwijn

      1. SADIO SANÉ
        • 8 Years
        3 years, 9 months ago

        yeah my initial was Bruno, Vardy, DCL one from each team and hope for the best

  22. estheblessed
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    1FT and £0 any advice here please chaps...

    Pope
    Maguire, TAA, Bolt
    Bruno, Salah, KDB, Grealish
    Jiminez, Ings, DCL

    Henderson, Gomez, Barnes, Taylor

    1. Team Cruel
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      Bolt > Doherty

      Need a Wolves def

      1. _Ninja_
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        3 years, 9 months ago

        Bolt is really fast though

        1. estheblessed
          • 9 Years
          3 years, 9 months ago

          Boly !

      2. BUZZBOMB
        • 9 Years
        3 years, 9 months ago

        Would you have Saiss over Aurier?

        1. Team Cruel
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 8 Years
          3 years, 9 months ago

          I normally favour the differentials but in this case Saiss. Aurier is just too rash

          1. BUZZBOMB
            • 9 Years
            3 years, 9 months ago

            Wolves def coverage still important with form and fixtures

  23. Gudjohnsen
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    FH draft

    Schmeicel
    TAA, Doherty, Wan Bissaka
    Salah (VC), Fernandes (C), Son, Martial
    Jimenez, DCL, Vardy

    Thoughts?

    1. jimmyabs1987
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      Like it but martial is weak link..

    2. The Sociologist
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      Looks good, all the main bases covered. Looked at someone like Foster in goal instead?

  24. JelliedSpark968
    • 4 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    What's the likelihood of Giroud playing? Brought him in before lockdown period and now stuck with him, address later?

    1. estheblessed
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      No telling. Seems to be in favour and after scoring yesterday I reckon he'll start.

    2. Bad Kompany
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      I’m expecting rotation

    3. FPL Theorist
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      I want to know this too! (I have Abraham instead.)

  25. Pep Roulette
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    A. Play Lascelles

    B. Get Ritchie for a hit and play him

    1. Bad Kompany
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      Is Ritchie still on set pieces?

    2. _Ninja_
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      A

    3. Niho992
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      A easily

      B is kneejerk

    4. Royal5
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      A ofc

    5. The Sociologist
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      a)

    6. Hairy Potter
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      A

  26. Buck The Trent
    • 12 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    On WC, worth getting changing Pope to DDG as set & forget for 0.4 more ?

    1. Pep Roulette
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      Yes

  27. Bad Kompany
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    Is Salah likely to play this gw?

    Thoughts on what Klopp will do after they clinch the league?

    1. Niho992
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      is press conference tomorrow ?

  28. _Ninja_
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    Worth a BB? McCarthy Boly Taylor Saka.

    Not sure, considering Saka is up against McCarthy.

  29. FPL Daniel
    • 14 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    First post lockdown GW and first century. Plus greeeeennn. Juhuuuu.

    Celebration time lads :)))

    1. Ógie
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      Well done Daniel.

      It's nice alright to clock up a century after all that downtime. 🙂

      Juhuuuuuuuuuuuuuu

  30. Drop Dead Tsimikas
    • 12 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    Who wins and by how much?

    1.
    Leno - Henderson
    PVA - Doherty - Lundstram - Stevens - Mings
    Sterling - KdB - El Ghazi - Grealish - Cantwell
    Aguero - Auba - Nketiah

    2.
    Pope - McCarthy
    TAA - Saiss - Fernandez - Williams - Simpson
    KdB - Fernandes - Salah - Fleck - Amartey
    Vardy - Auba - DCL

    1. BUZZBOMB
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      B by anywhere between a Ball Hair and a Country Mile.