Team Reveals

Fantasy Football Scout’s best FPL team reveals ahead of Gameweek 1 deadline

As Fantasy Premier League managers search for the best players and best combination of assets for Gameweek 1 of the 2020/21 season, we have collected our Team Reveals all in one place.

The clock is ticking down and everyone in the FPL community is desperate for some answers. Thankfully we have them in abundance.

Fantasy Football Scout will be running exclusive weekly Team Reveals on the site throughout the season (which you can ACCESS HERE), but as it’s the last day before the Gameweek 1 deadline we are publishing a bumper edition. 

We wanted to do something special, by sharing insights from a whole team of leading managers together in one place. Welcome to the best Gameweek 1 Team Reveals…

1. Lateriser12

Three-time top 200 finisher and India’s reigning champion, Lateriser12 is going without Salah, but how has he spread the funds? Premium Members can find out!

2. Simon March

Former FPL winner and four-time top 7k finisher Simon March is also going without Salah. Premium Members can find out why!

3. Darren Wiles

Currently sat third in the FFS Career Hall of Fame, Darren Wiles is going light up-front this season, but which mid-price forwards have taken his fancy?

4. Az

Co-host of the Scoutcast and FPL Black Box, Az has gone for a 4-3-3 formation in light of Blank Gameweek 1’s awkward nature.

5. Andy

With six top 20k finishes to his name, Andy Mears, our video manager, is eyeing up a Chelsea double-up for the start of 2020/21.

6. Zophar666

Recorded before Ziyech’s pre-season injury, this team reveal video from a seven-time top 10k finisher reveals a Chelsea double-up combined with lavish spending elsewhere.

7. Gianni Butticè

Author of Fantasy Premier League: Unlocking the Secrets to a Top 1% Finish, Gianni is going for the bold approach of a triple-up on Arsenal this season.

8. Karam

Karam has gone for the rather bold approach of tripling-up on Liverpool… in defence!

9. Sam Bonfeld

Fresh from a 3k-finish in 2019/20, Sam has somehow managed to get FOUR players priced £10.5m or higher into her team.

10. David Munday

Fantasy Football Scout editor David is toying with the inclusion of Harry Kane this season.

11. Neale Rigg

Fantasy Football Scout’s deputy editor Neale has considered going with a 4-4-2 formation to accommodate investment in Manchester United from the start.

12. Stephen Harrap

Meanwhile, the second-placed FFS Career Hall of Famer, Stephen Harrap has opted for a decidedly puzzling line-up (see what we did there?), choosing to semi-reveal his intended starting squad in cryptic crossword style.
The first person to correctly identify the squad in the comments will earn a Premium Membership (and our eternal admiration!)

GKs:

DJ could start a really hollow thought, and not finish, to get into him. (8)

He’s that cute! (6)

Defenders:

Is that the news of his arrival I hear? (6)

Thanks to Algeria’s opening man. (3)

He’s got the fish despite not ever angling. (7)

A spider’s home brew could be missing him? (8)

Sounds like he’s not going to pass, but I won’t give him an F! (6)

Midfielders:

He has, alas, a broken heart. (5)

He’s part of the direction to a religious king. (6)

Own a stats language on the top of zooming him. (7)

Two snakes, beginning outside, are around me, man. (8)

He likes a bite out of a sandwich between his two apples. (4)

Strikers:

He is a clown, or mistaken with a grand premier. (5)

They say he needs plates to go from left to wright. (6)

He performs headlessly; a cat painting half a funeral. (4-2-7)

Best players by position:

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6,686 Comments Post a Comment
  1. George Sillett
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 7 months ago

    Just wondered why people are considering a Sheff U defender ? Ramsdale is no Henderson , teams are now accustomed to how they play and they haven't made any significant signings.

    1. Takedog1
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      they are solid at the back and well drilled

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

      Hi slouch hope youre doing well...do u still think wslest brom will get relegated?

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

        West brom*

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

        Absolutely . Just for the record and contrary to what bollox someone else fed you ( and you were gullible enough to believe it) I stated from day one of last season that Sheff Utd would stay up in my opinion.

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

          Just a question no need to be rude

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

            Just wanted to confirm my final 4.5 def. Thanks for ur opinion hegazi it is then looool

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

              Hilarious. Hope he is an immense disappointment.

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

              Hope you got the West Brom defender looool.

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

            Just stating fact .

    3. Amey
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      No Hendo = No Party

    4. Dybala10
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      Burnley mk2

    5. Ser Davos
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      There's a case to be made either way

    6. QUEN
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      Only one I’ll be considering is ampadu but that will be once I see his minutes in the next few weeks

  2. Kizza_10
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 7 months ago

    Which option do you guys prefer ?

    A. Digne, ASM, DCL

    B. Justin, James Rodriguez, C.Wilson

    1. Ze_Austin
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      B

    2. Piggs Boson
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      A

    3. zdrojo187
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      B

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

      mmm neither... prob b

  3. Muscout
    • 4 Years
    3 years, 7 months ago

    How’s this look?
    Ryan
    TAA, Vinagre, Mitchell
    Auba (c), Salah, Son, ASM
    Werner, Ings, Mitro

    Nyland, Bisoumma, Johnson, Douglas

    0.5 itb

    How could I fit in Doherty?

    1. Twisted Saltergater
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      Defence is a car crash.

    2. james 101
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      Drop salah to someone solid around 8 or 9m?

      Will allow you to get a defence at least

    3. Bartowski
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      Just do Ings to Adams and sort out your defence as well.

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

        Is Adams guaranteed for decent mins?

        1. Bartowski
          • 13 Years
          3 years, 7 months ago

          Sure only competition is Long and he's getting a bit 'long' in the tooth.

  4. Nightcrawler
    • 4 Years
    3 years, 7 months ago

    Can any membern post laterisers team?

    1. Twisted Saltergater
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      I doubt he's given his final team out.

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

      How much you willing to pay?

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

        10 pounds

        1. james 101
          • 12 Years
          3 years, 7 months ago

          10 pounds of flesh

          Significant offer that

      2. Amey
        • 5 Years
        3 years, 7 months ago

        3 bps
        Probably Mo Salah one's 😀

        1. Ze_Austin
          • 5 Years
          3 years, 7 months ago

          Error 404

    3. DRIZ ✅
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      anyteam without salah

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

      I could post his last one but he relies on up to date information so inevitably he may change it.

  5. Drip Doctor
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    3 years, 7 months ago

    Son or Alli?

    1. james 101
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      Or both this week then evaluate?

    2. Disco Pat
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      I've Son, but considering changing to Alli, if at all

    3. james 101
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      If it’s a coin toss go alli and use funds elsewhere mate

    4. Leelas legs 11
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      I kept toying with the Alli vs Son dilemma. Admittedly I’ve not watched much footy pre-season so can’t comment on any recent ‘stand out moments’ from either player so finally decided to use Son’s stats from last season to sway me which I felt warranted the extra £1m.
      Good luck whichever one you choose to go with!

  6. jonnybhoy
    • 11 Years
    3 years, 7 months ago

    Bench one:

    A) Holding (Ful A)
    B) Justin (WBA A)
    C) Soucek ( NEW H)
    D) ASM (WHU A)

    Cheers guys and best of luck for the season!

    1. AC
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      B

    2. QUEN
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      C

  7. QUEN
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 7 months ago

    Bottomed - Not too templatey, not completely settled either.

    Did have Bruno till quarantine popped up, not willing to risk it. Got a full playing bench aside button due to COVId

    McCarthy | Button
    TAA | KWP | Justin | Lamptey | Ayling
    Aub | Son | Havertz | Rashford | Bis
    Mitro | Adams | Vardy

    0.5itb

    1. g40steve
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      Like it,
      Different, but full of potential

  8. lordkippe
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 7 months ago

    A : ASM
    B : Trossard
    C : Matheus Pereira

  9. Scheister
    • 11 Years
    3 years, 7 months ago

    A) Justin & Havertz
    B) Robbo & Pereira/JWP/Fraser

  10. Differentiator
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 7 months ago

    RMT

    Mccarthy
    Webster - Mitchell - Stephens - VVD - Davies
    Stephens #2 - Salah - Havertz - ASM - Son
    Jiminez - Mitro - Kane

  11. Punty McPuntface
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 7 months ago

    Who is classed as 'essential' at thus point?

    Auba
    Salah
    Trent
    Werner

    That it?

    1. Ze_Austin
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      Trent.

    2. Clintymints
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      auba trent salah

    3. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      ASM and Adams

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

      I wouldn’t agree Werner is essential right now

    5. IN SANE IN DE BRUYNE
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      So many options this season, not sure you can call anyone essential. Trent the exception!

    6. james 101
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      TAA
      Auba
      Werner is owned by almost 50% and looks good too.

    7. ThisPostsOnFire
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      TAA is the only essential player in the game.

      With a potentially disrupted season ahead, balance is key.

      Considering you can't possibly fit all of KDB, Salah, Mane, Bruno, Auba into your team...it's impossible to term anyone outside TAA essential.

    8. Punty McPuntface
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      Thanks all!!!

  12. Eastman
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 7 months ago

    Who is likely to be on pens for Chelsea if all fit?

    1. Ze_Austin
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      I'm not sure Lampard knows

    2. Takedog1
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      havertz can certainly hit them

    3. Clintymints
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      probably one of the new guys, Werner first, Hakim and Havertz after that...

      Getting on their feet early would alleviate any pressure on them

    4. DRIZ ✅
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      Timo

    5. Toked
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      Havertz has never missed a pen in his professional career

  13. Disco Pat
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    3 years, 7 months ago

    I presently have 4 Spurs players, having bought Doherty before his move.
    While fixtures look good, concerned ahead of European campaign starting adding to congestion of fixtures.
    My 4 spurs players are Dier, Son, Kane & Doherty

    Rest of team/ Squad (11) is:
    McCarthy Nyland
    TAA Walker-Pieters Vinagre
    Aubameyang Mane Dendonker Stephens
    Antonio Brewster

    Would you change up this squad and remove some Spurs players?
    Brewster was there ahead of expected move, which has yet to materialise

  14. JURGENAUT
    • 3 Years
    3 years, 7 months ago

    So Vinagre nailed for first few weeks?

    1. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      maybe

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

      Supposedly Podence says hello.

    3. Disco Pat
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      I have at the minute, but might downgrade/change?

  15. ThisPostsOnFire
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 7 months ago

    What kind of time frame is there for Ferguson's (Palace) injury?

    Going with a back 3 and don't plan (yes I said PLAN) to use the Palace option until GW5.

    Surely he'll be ready by then right?

  16. Mattador
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 7 months ago

    A) Barnes and Kane 0 ITB
    B) Son and Mitro + 2.5 ITB for Son to Bruno next week

  17. TheDragon
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 7 months ago

    Am I good to go? Please say yes....

    McCarthy (4.0)
    TAA, Davies, Justin, KWP (Fergusson)
    Salah, Auba, Son, ASM (Bissouma)
    Werner, Ings (Davies)

    0.5m ITB to do Ings -> Martial

    1. JURGENAUT
      • 3 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      Yes, G2G 🙂

    2. IN SANE IN DE BRUYNE
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      Yes

  18. Tomerick
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 7 months ago

    On Mitrovic right now. Still wavering over whether to switch to Adams. Final selection time. Which one?

    1. TheDragon
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      Adams short term, Mitrovic long term

      1. Clintymints
        • 14 Years
        3 years, 7 months ago

        Don't think he'll last long term if he doesn't score

        fast and loose at the start, chop and change

    2. Clintymints
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      Adams from the two

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

      At least he has nice fixtures potentially so can give him a run of 3 or 4 games and see

  19. zdrojo187
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 7 months ago

    Vardy or Kane?
    Saliba or Holding?

    1. g40steve
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      V
      S

  20. ralfb
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 7 months ago

    Mane or auba?
    Have Salah as well

    1. TheDragon
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      Auba 100000%

    2. Danstoke82
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      Auba

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

      Thanks

  21. Moore FPL
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 7 months ago

    Best 4.5M defenders?

    1. TheDragon
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      KWP, Taylor, Justin, Holding, Saliba

      1. Moore FPL
        • 9 Years
        3 years, 7 months ago

        Thanks!

    2. Clintymints
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      Taylor, Lascelles, Vinagre, Lamptey, Dallas, Justin

      ...for me... in no order

      1. Moore FPL
        • 9 Years
        3 years, 7 months ago

        Thanks!

  22. dee_top
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 7 months ago

    Guys, thoughts on this team?

    McCarthy (fodder)
    TAA Saliba Justin (Digne Mitchell)
    Salah (c) Auba Saint-Max Soucek (Bissouma)
    Vardy DCL Ings

  23. Herman Toothrot
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    3 years, 7 months ago

    Leeds conceded 35 goals last season.

    Liverpool were 2-0 to Blackpool a couple of weeks back. Still came back and won but Salah managed no returns against a League One side at home.

    Now, I'm nota betting man (Apologies to FFS's 6000 partners) but I sniff an upset

    1. TheDragon
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      Leeds didn’t play against a team of Liverpool’s ability last season

      I sniff a salah hattrick and Liverpool mauling Leeds

    2. Tempestic
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      Liverpool were missing their entire back 4 in that game lmao

    3. Klaren
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      The fact that you mention Liverpool were 2-0 down vs Blackpool sounds like confirmation bias to me. Match ended 7-2.

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

    Was on Willian for 2 weeks but not in the line ups.
    Choices are :
    Saka, Barnes, Perez, Alli.
    Saka allows me choice of who to upgrade from him and ASM.
    Barnes or Perez allows me Greenwood on the bench instead of Foden.

    What do you think guys?

    1. kennethrhcp
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      im taking the punt still i think

      20min run out could still mean points

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

        Well good for you, I've got Barnes and Greenwood in place for next week. I find it hard to go against team news even though I thought it was a good idea.

  25. GE
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 7 months ago

    1) or 2) in GW2?

    1) Ings -> Martial (means 3-5-2 with Werner and Ings upfront in GW1)
    2) Son -> Rashford (means 3-5-2 with Werner and Mitro/Wilson upfront)

    1. Tinmen
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      I’m going 2 mate

      Leaving .5 for son to Rash

      What’s your team ?

      1. GE
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 7 months ago

        Thanks, mine at the moment:

        (0.5 itb)

        McCarthy
        TAA/Doherty/Vinagre
        Salah/Auba/Alli/ASM/Soucek
        Werner/Ings

        Bench: Nyland, Mitchell, Davis, Struijk

        And your’s? 🙂

  26. Ze_Austin
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 7 months ago

    4-2-3-1 with Shaqiri is actually quite the team, dear Klopp...

  27. Eastman
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 7 months ago

    Advice please...

    McCarthy (Button)
    TAA Doherty Justin (Shaw) (Mitchell)
    Auba (c) Alli Havertz ASM (Bissouma)
    Werner DCL Ings

    1. Disco Pat
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      I'd be concerned about not Mane or Salah.
      Havertz has yet to prove in premier league and while he us good, I'd be holding off for a week or two.

      Would you play DCL vs Doherty also, maybe alter one of those for this week?

      1. Eastman
        • 6 Years
        3 years, 7 months ago

        Maybe Havertz/DCL > Mane/Davies?

        1. Disco Pat
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 13 Years
          3 years, 7 months ago

          That looks good in that you get mane in, which i think could be key. Does weaken line up somewhat in that 2 starters down to 1, but think mane has higher ceiling of both, so id say yea.

          1. Eastman
            • 6 Years
            3 years, 7 months ago

            Hey thanks for taking the time to answer. That’s what I’ve done. Makes sense

            1. Disco Pat
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 13 Years
              3 years, 7 months ago

              Eastman no problem at all. Its a game of chance at times and its meant to be 38 weeks of fun, where we test ourselves. So people should be nice and help out on bere, where possible. Best of luck today and best of luck for the season.

  28. Tinmen
    • 10 Years
    3 years, 7 months ago

    Folks, Please help me with my final decision?

    Adams
    Nketiah

    I can see Nketiah starting so really struggling

    1. cheezymouse
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      Have you arsenal / southampton cover already?

    2. golden skulltula 69
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      Adams imo

    3. g40steve
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      Go with your gut, if he don’t play at least you made that decision 🙂

      1. cheezymouse
        • 13 Years
        3 years, 7 months ago

        This. Good comment

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

      Neither are nailed, but Adams would be my choice he’s scored goals

  29. golden skulltula 69
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 7 months ago

    Good evening!

    Best option?
    A. Salah & DCL
    B. Havertz/Pulisic & Kane

    Thanks!

  30. cheezymouse
    • 13 Years
    3 years, 7 months ago

    Folks, are there doubts over vinagre and doherty starting?

    1. QUEN
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      Yeah

      Traore night take Vinagres spot and Doherty hasn’t been any preseason etc I will expect to see aurier starting and Doherty start from GW2/3

      1. cheezymouse
        • 13 Years
        3 years, 7 months ago

        That's good to know, thanks quen. Week 1 is always a bit of a lottery...