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. HellasLEAF
    • 14 Years
    3 years, 7 months ago

    Nyland or Steer for set and forget 4.0 keeper backup..

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

      Steer

    2. the dom 1
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      Currently on Steer but I'm not sure who will start between them both?

      1. the dom 1
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        3 years, 7 months ago

        Hey AMEY , GL this season mate.

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

          Hey mate !
          Thanks a lot. GL to you too !!

    3. R.C
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      Looking for the same. Any Villa fans?

      Nyland was still ahead of Steer after Steer came back from injury. So Nyland?

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

        And Nyland has played well in preseason, saving A penalty too

        1. the dom 1
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 9 Years
          3 years, 7 months ago

          So you think Nyland will get the nod then?

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

      Steer for a quick price rise before you wildcard Him out

  2. Rolls-Royce
    • 10 Years
    3 years, 7 months ago

    Which Manchester teams' assets are your main priority for GW2?

    Personally looking at Sterling/KdB.

    1. Andy_Social
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      None. I'll observe GW2 and get 2 in GW3

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

        This

      2. NABIL - FPL otai
        • 11 Years
        3 years, 7 months ago

        This. Unless my Spurs pick disappoint big time

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

      Salah will leave.

      Either KDB or Bruno. Other one will come next GW for Auba 🙂

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

      Martial

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

      Martial in gw2

  3. Tim2012
    • 11 Years
    3 years, 7 months ago

    Rmt

    Mccarthy
    TAA VVD Justin
    Auba Salah ASM Pereira Son
    Mitro Werner

  4. Pep Roulette
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 7 months ago

    Bottomed

    Barnes or Perez?

    1. Emiliano Sala
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      barnes

  5. b91jh
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 7 months ago

    Diangana or Pereira the better option?

    1. iL PiStOlErO
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      Perreira, but cant go wrong with Diagnana either

    2. SoShy
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      Waiting to see how WBA line up.. diangana looks underrated

  6. FFSbet.com
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 7 months ago

    From GW2

    A) Havertz + DCL
    B) Bruno + Soucek

    1. Emiliano Sala
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      a

    2. the dom 1
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      B

    3. Pieterke30
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      Bruno and DCL

  7. Pukki Blinders
    • 4 Years
    3 years, 7 months ago

    How many are going the Werner Havertz double up?

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

      I am. However, also considering Laca and Son.

      1. Pukki Blinders
        • 4 Years
        3 years, 7 months ago

        Laca? that's a first

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

          There’s a rumour he plays up front for Arsenal (training ground pic). First two games are great. Chelsea have Liverpool in GW2.

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

            Then an easy trade to Jimenez in gw2

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

              Gw3*

    2. Andy_Social
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      yup. quite a few, i think

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

      werner pulisic

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

      I am

    5. sminkypinky
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      Was, changed my mind for balance and fluidity next weeks to come. Will fail of course but there's the validation. 😉

    6. Pieterke30
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      Im not. Dunno yet if I favour Puli or Havertz. Werner locked in.

      Will decide on Puli vs Havertz before GW3

  8. Emiliano Sala
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 7 months ago

    ask me if you want. I will answer

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

      What was the thing you regretted few pages back ?
      😀

      1. Emiliano Sala
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 7 months ago

        No regrets.
        We spent a lot of time and picked our best team.
        now should let it go and see what happens.

    2. NABIL - FPL otai
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      Still with Nketiah? Hats off if you do

      1. Emiliano Sala
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 7 months ago

        yeah. you can check it with my id when it starts.
        37

    3. ⚔★Vibudh★⚔
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      A) ASM+Ings
      B) Che Adams+Alli

      1. Emiliano Sala
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 7 months ago

        B. just don't like ASM personally. I suggest barnes instead of alli

        1. Pieterke30
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 7 Years
          3 years, 7 months ago

          Barnes doesnt seem nailed on tho?

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

      Taylor, Justin or Vinagre

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

        Taylor, will play more than the first GWs

      2. Emiliano Sala
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 7 months ago

        vinagre.
        nuno said marcal won't start anytime soon.
        wanna miss another lundstram ?

    5. The FPL Units
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      IPA or a Lager?

      1. Emiliano Sala
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 7 months ago

        IPA

    6. luk46
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      James + Martial or Fernandes + Adams?

      1. Emiliano Sala
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 7 months ago

        tough one. I would pick one with martial. there are few good strikers. but lots of midfielders.

    7. sminkypinky
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      Should i tell the mrs to lose some weight?

      1. Emiliano Sala
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 7 months ago

        hmmmm
        yes

    8. iL PiStOlErO
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      J. Justin or Lascelles?

      1. Emiliano Sala
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 7 months ago

        justin if you have no other transfers planned.
        if not, lascelles.

        1. iL PiStOlErO
          • 4 Years
          3 years, 7 months ago

          Cheers mate.

    9. the dom 1
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      Steer or Nyland ?

      1. Emiliano Sala
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 7 months ago

        steer. fewer ownership.

      2. Thinkering like a Boss
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 7 months ago

        Steer

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

        Neither play if Martinez signs tomo

    10. PapaWengzz
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      Antonio or Ings as a 1 week punt?

      1. Emiliano Sala
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 7 months ago

        Ings. but I would try Nketiah

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

          Reports that Laca good to go put me off

    11. Pieterke30
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      If I start with Mané, im certain I get rid for Bruno before GW2.

      Knowing that, should I start with

      A. Mané + Adams
      B. Bowen + Ings (with 4.0 ITB to get Bruno bf GW2)

      Currently on A but obvs prefer Ings than Che. Adams nice price point tho to switch to Basthuayi/Watkins/Wilson...

      What dya say?

  9. Tiamani Warrior
    • 10 Years
    3 years, 7 months ago

    Any word on whether Bruno made it back to the UK in time?

  10. b91jh
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 7 months ago

    G2G?

    Johnstone
    TAA KWP Vinagre Mitchell
    Auba Son Havertz Pereira
    Kane Wilson

    Button Martial Dallas Bissouma

    0.5itb

    1. Tim2012
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      Yes

  11. Gazza2000
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    3 years, 7 months ago

    Good morning,

    Still debating on the two options;

    Start with Ings and 0.5 itb or with Martial on my bench and start Mitchell.

    And Pulisic or Havertz?

    1. ⚔★Vibudh★⚔
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      Ings and 0 5

      Pulisic long term but Havertz better chance of starting this GW

    2. Cooking_on_Fabregas
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      Im waiting to see how Chelsea line up and settle in. Can always migrate to them. Therefore have no Chelsea. Definitely got Ings for 1 week before switching to Tony.

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

      Ings

    4. Gazza2000
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      Cheers all

  12. Tiamani Warrior
    • 10 Years
    3 years, 7 months ago

    Was the Vinagre to Porto just fake news? Why would they look to sell him when Jonny injured?

  13. Tim2012
    • 11 Years
    3 years, 7 months ago

    Help me decide

    A) Pereira and Davis (442)

    Or

    B) Stephens and Wilson (433)

    1. ⚔★Vibudh★⚔
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      B with Bissouma/Reed instead of Stephens

    2. NABIL - FPL otai
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      B

  14. ⚔★Vibudh★⚔
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 7 months ago

    Anyone else thinks Jimenez can match Martial GW3-8?

    Those fixtures are amazing.

    1. NABIL - FPL otai
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      O/

      Will get him in gw3 or 4

  15. mufc123
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 7 months ago

    Havertz or Pulisic?

    1. Tim2012
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      Pulsic

    2. halnone
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      pulisic easy

    3. NABIL - FPL otai
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      P

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

    Think I'm going to settle with this;

    Ramsdale
    TAA - KWP - Justin
    Salah - Auba- Havertz - Alli - ASM
    Werner - Mitrovic

    Steer, Mitchell, C. Taylor, Davis

    Thoughts please.
    Thanks.

    1. iL PiStOlErO
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      Nice

  17. Alisson WondHaaland
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 7 months ago

    Anyone got a team with Werner and Kane and wouldnt mind sharing? Need some inspiration

    1. NABIL - FPL otai
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      Andy has one

      1. Alisson WondHaaland
        • 8 Years
        3 years, 7 months ago

        Link?

      2. Andy_Social
        • 11 Years
        3 years, 7 months ago

        Ah, been watching Indian movie. Too late now!

    2. The FPL Units
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      McCarthy steer
      Taa robbo Taylor lascelles ferguson
      Bruno auba jwp biss Burke
      Kane werner Wilson

  18. bennydebull
    • 11 Years
    3 years, 7 months ago

    I'm pulling out the bench boost before wildcarding next week - going McCarthy and either Fabianski or Leno. Can't decide. Thoughts?

  19. ⚔★Vibudh★⚔
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 7 months ago

    Could someone convince me against going for Robbo+TAA?

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

      It’s a good shout. Only thing that puts me off is fixtures.

    2. Pukki Blinders
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      4.5 and 5.0 defenders are better value than Robbo. Spending that extra 2.0-2.5 elsewhere is more significant than spending it to upgrade a defender to Robbo. Also I see Pool keeping much less CS this season, especially early on

    3. pricycle
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      Don't do it

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

    Anyone else concerned about owning too many Chelsea and Liverpool players ahead of their GW2 clash?

    1. b91jh
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      Currently only have one from each. It could end up in a goalfest. Who knows.

    2. Old Man
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      Don't worry too much - it's difficult to avoid your players clashing sometimes. Think longer term.

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

        I should have stayed quite. Old man spoke sense 🙂

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

      Check the scoreline last season 😀

    4. NABIL - FPL otai
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      One big reason I'm waiting on CHE.

  21. b91jh
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 7 months ago

    Wilson or DCL? Probably for the first 5 only.

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

      Dcl imo

    2. the dom 1
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      Wilson

  22. SoShy
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 7 months ago

    2.5 itb
    What we saying? Kindly be brutally honest

    McCarthy
    Egans TAA justin
    Jota Son Soucek Saka Auba (c)
    Wilson Werner (vc)

    Ryan Martial KWP Strujik

  23. Canary_Kid
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 7 months ago

    Callum Wilson likely to start this week?

    1. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      yep

  24. Easy Cheesy
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 4 Years
    3 years, 7 months ago

    Can anyone help with the logic of this team/ transfer plan?

    Mccarty, nyland
    Taa, james, dier, awb, mitchell
    Auba, saka, keita, doucore, asm
    Werner, kane, vardy
    £0.5m itb

    Last two weeks, with defence looking good for a while
    Week three I take a -4 to take out auba, worst striker and worse £5.5m mid. Gets me kdb, best £6.5m striker and then up to £10.0m for best midfielder (rash, son, chelsea lot, Alli).

    I think the 4 x cheap mid is a bit unusual so any advice welcome

  25. davies
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 7 months ago

    Pick one:

    A) Havertz
    B) Pulisic
    C) Alli (reassess in GW3)

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

    Reasons for picking Pulisic over Havertz?

    1. Old Man
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      People like what they know. I'm starting Havertz but might get Pulisic in GW3.

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

        But manager told he’ll be eased in

    2. Gazza2000
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      I like Pulisic long term, still on the fence on this one.

  27. ajones1608
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 7 months ago

    1 week punt as will become DCL.

    Best 8m striker?

    1. Gazza2000
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      Antonio

  28. PapaWengzz
    • 4 Years
    3 years, 7 months ago

    Better 1 week punt?
    A. Antonio
    B. Ings

    1. ⚔★Vibudh★⚔
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      B

  29. The Red Devil
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 7 months ago

    Pick one
    A- Alli + Salah + Adams + Martial
    B- Soucek + Bruno + ings + Kane

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

      A

      1. The Red Devil
        • 9 Years
        3 years, 7 months ago

        What about
        Alli & Adams
        Or
        Soucek & ings

  30. OptimusBlack
    • 10 Years
    3 years, 7 months ago

    Who to get ??
    A - Adams
    B- Mitro