Team Reveals
11 September 2020 6686 comments
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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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  1. MidTableFantasy
    • 10 Years
    5 years, 6 months ago

    Why the Ryan hype? Mediocre fixtures and... Brighton...? Better than McCarthy?

    1. FPL_DON
      • 11 Years
      5 years, 6 months ago

      no

    2. Fer Fuch's Ake
      • 12 Years
      5 years, 6 months ago

      If Martinez signs he'll be at risk

    3. Bring back Rafa
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 6 months ago

      Brighton look at lot better defensively with Ben White

      1. Hazz
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        5 years, 6 months ago

        You've not seen him play for Brighton lol.

        1. Bring back Rafa
          • 6 Years
          5 years, 6 months ago

          I meant on paper. A good defender usually improves a defence

  2. Tmel
    • 15 Years
    5 years, 6 months ago

    What's everyone's favourite two 4.5 defender picks?

    I'm currently on KWP & Vinagre

    1. FPL_DON
      • 11 Years
      5 years, 6 months ago

      favourite is Taylor

    2. Thinkering like a Boss
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 6 months ago

      KWP, Justin

      gw3/gw4 = justin > Burnley def

    3. Bring back Rafa
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 6 months ago

      Taylor & Vinagre

  3. gunnerboy
    • 13 Years
    5 years, 6 months ago

    No love for Bellerin?

    1. SADIO SANÉ
      • 10 Years
      5 years, 6 months ago

      got, seems good value - not expecting much though really

      1. gunnerboy
        • 13 Years
        5 years, 6 months ago

        I'm quietly confident. Nice differential.

    2. CelticBhoy1
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      5 years, 6 months ago

      Agree think hes at a good price

    3. CaptainPlatypus
      • 10 Years
      5 years, 6 months ago

      Other than the first two weeks, we don't have fantastic fixtures for a while. Maybe down the line. He's also been linked with a move away.

  4. FPL_DON
    • 11 Years
    5 years, 6 months ago

    Anyone else on Justin?

    1. Under my Cucurella
      • 10 Years
      5 years, 6 months ago

      I am. Seems to be one of the most popular 4.5s

  5. tom2224
    • 8 Years
    5 years, 6 months ago

    How come I see no Mane's?

    1. MidTableFantasy
      • 10 Years
      5 years, 6 months ago

      With Salah at the same price, pens give him the edge. If Mane were 11.5 it would be inverse.

      1. IN SANE IN DE BRUYNE
        • 9 Years
        5 years, 6 months ago

        Salah is worth more than 0.5 over Mane imo

    2. Dank Squid
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 6 months ago

      I have a Mané in my squad. Salah has pens, yes, but Pool don´t get them too often. Having watched preseason games, gut tells me Sadio might get a return or two.

  6. Van der Faart
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    5 years, 6 months ago

    2.5 over budget here. Any thoughts?

    Ryan McCarthy
    Justin TAA Davies Saiss Holding
    Salah/Mane Auba Son ASM Bissouma
    Werner Ings Mitro

    1. TheSteel
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      5 years, 6 months ago

      Downgrade Ings and a keeper

    2. IN SANE IN DE BRUYNE
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 6 months ago

      Downgrade one keeper to 4.0
      Son to Havertz
      Ings to DCL

      Or just downgrade one of Salah or Auba

    3. MidTableFantasy
      • 10 Years
      5 years, 6 months ago

      Get a 4.0 bench fodder def
      Get a 4.0 bench fodder GK
      Son to Alli

    4. lb_23
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 6 months ago

      Or if you want to keep Ings:
      Mitro > Brewster/Davis
      Ryan/McCarthy > 4.0
      Holding/Justin > Mitchell
      (And play 4-4-2)

    5. CaptainPlatypus
      • 10 Years
      5 years, 6 months ago

      Son > Alli
      Saiss > 4.0
      One of your keepers > 4.0

    6. Van der Faart
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      5 years, 6 months ago

      Cheers all

  7. TheSteel
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    5 years, 6 months ago

    Is Doherty likely to start?

    1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      5 years, 6 months ago

      Aurier still there, and staying. Too much risk at 6.0, when there is Digne.

    2. Mirkatldn
      • 11 Years
      5 years, 6 months ago

      yes

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

      I don’t think he starts GW1 - hasn’t played any preseason games for Spurs, and statistically Aurier did well last season no matter what fans might tell you, Doherty will start next week I think

    4. Van der Faart
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      5 years, 6 months ago

      I'm not sure Aurier starts as if he gets injured it's harder to sell him

  8. IN SANE IN DE BRUYNE
    • 9 Years
    5 years, 6 months ago

    Which combo do you prefer long term?

    A) 5.0 defender + Martial
    B) Robbo + DCL

    Fernandes is included in both options.

    1. MidTableFantasy
      • 10 Years
      5 years, 6 months ago

      A

      1. Thinkering like a Boss
        • 9 Years
        5 years, 6 months ago

        A any day

    2. lb_23
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 6 months ago

      A if you already have TAA or other Liverpool def
      B if not

    3. IN SANE IN DE BRUYNE
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 6 months ago

      TAA is also included in both options

    4. IN SANE IN DE BRUYNE
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 6 months ago

      Cheers, guys

  9. Nightf0x
    • 10 Years
    5 years, 6 months ago

    Rams steer
    Coady/sais taa justin mitchel taylor
    Auba ali salah asm/lund bisouma
    Werner ings davis
    Itb 1.0

    Which?
    A) ings to martial gw1, .5 itb, gw3 auba to kdb/sterling
    B) rams steer - justin taa taylor mitchel coady/sais - salah asm lund auba son/ali -

    1. Nightf0x
      • 10 Years
      5 years, 6 months ago

      B) completion - werner dcl-adams/ings-davis

  10. Bring back Rafa
    • 6 Years
    5 years, 6 months ago

    With David Luiz confirmed out how do we think Gunners will lineup defensively? Would Saliba or Holding start?

    1. Lebowski85
      • 13 Years
      5 years, 6 months ago

      Saliba for sure

    2. Agger
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 6 months ago

      Both start in a back 3

    3. IN SANE IN DE BRUYNE
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 6 months ago

      Holding is in the scout picks

  11. dshv
    • 8 Years
    5 years, 6 months ago

    Mccarthy (nyland)
    Taa davies justin (taylor mitchell)
    Sala son auba soucek asm
    Werner callum (davis)

    Gw2 Son to bruno 1.5
    Gw3 Auba/salah to kdb

    Have 0.5 itb, opinions please??

    1. MARVELLUS
      • 16 Years
      5 years, 6 months ago

      My team is almost exactly the same, but I have Bissouma/Adams/Mitro. Looks good, GL!

  12. KGFC
    • 9 Years
    5 years, 6 months ago

    Trying again:

    1. DCL + ASM
    2. C Wilson + Doucoure + 0.5m

    A. Egan
    B. Ramsdale

    1. Under my Cucurella
      • 10 Years
      5 years, 6 months ago

      I prefer 1 slightly but it's close. Probably A

      1. KGFC
        • 9 Years
        5 years, 6 months ago

        Thanks, much appreciated!

  13. Hakaei lali
    • 7 Years
    5 years, 6 months ago

    Ben Davis or ASM ?

    Choose one Now

    1. Reggie Nainggolan
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 6 months ago

      Ben Davies

      More likely spurs CS imo

  14. Reggie Nainggolan
    • 9 Years
    5 years, 6 months ago

    A) Antonio
    B) Che Adams

  15. gunnerboy
    • 13 Years
    5 years, 6 months ago

    A: Son
    B: Pulisic

    1. Begbie.
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      5 years, 6 months ago

      A

    2. Fer Fuch's Ake
      • 12 Years
      5 years, 6 months ago

      a for now

  16. Salah’s Sonnet
    • 14 Years
    5 years, 6 months ago

    Hmmmm, Ings or Adams.

    Irbox has persuaded me to sway towards Adams, would save a hell of a lot as well on top of what i already think is a decent team i've created.

    Ings or Adams gents?

    1. KGFC
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 6 months ago

      Ings for me.

      1. Salah’s Sonnet
        • 14 Years
        5 years, 6 months ago

        Cheers man, hard decision.

    2. IRBOX ⚽
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 6 months ago

      Another thing to ponder.. Che had more big changes and better xG than Ings once he solidified his spot in the starting X1. The 2.5 saving is not to be sneezed at

  17. Lebowski85
    • 13 Years
    5 years, 6 months ago

    Ings or Firmino for GW1 only. Will become Martial

    1. Begbie.
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      5 years, 6 months ago

      Ings

      1. Lebowski85
        • 13 Years
        5 years, 6 months ago

        Cool. Had a wobble there

  18. 03farmboy
    • 6 Years
    5 years, 6 months ago

    If you could only pick one out of the players?? Long term pick

    Mitrovic
    ASM
    Foden
    Adams
    Batshuayi

    1. Lebowski85
      • 13 Years
      5 years, 6 months ago

      Foden has highest ceiling for value I'd say

    2. Reggie Nainggolan
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 6 months ago

      Tough all will likely have their ups and downs, huts and blanks plus likely to be rotated but I'd go with Mitrovic as the most secure

    3. Thinkering like a Boss
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 6 months ago

      long term? mitrovic

  19. Begbie.
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    5 years, 6 months ago

    Let's try this for the third time 🙁

    Ryan, 4.0
    TAA, Mitchell, Holding*, Dallas, Taylor
    Salah, Sterling, Son, Greenwood, James Rodriguez
    Ings, Rodrigo, 4.5

    Thoughts? Dedicated to the 352 this year.

    *will become KWP when Arsenal's other CB's come back.

    1. MidTableFantasy
      • 10 Years
      5 years, 6 months ago

      I'd just do KWP off the bat personally... I wouldn't waste future transfers on 4.5 defenders since I'm sure issues in other areas will pop up.

      1. Begbie.
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        5 years, 6 months ago

        Cheers, yeah that's probably wise.

  20. CelticBhoy1
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    5 years, 6 months ago

    Hi guys do you have any thoughts on my draft?

    Ryan
    TAA Egan KWP Davies
    Salah Auba Soucek Son
    Werner Ings

    Subs: Button Stephens Brewster Taylor

    1. Begbie.
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      5 years, 6 months ago

      Yeah that's decent. I like the Ings pick.

    2. MidTableFantasy
      • 10 Years
      5 years, 6 months ago

      Solid

    3. COLLIN QUANER
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 6 months ago

      Like it, nice team.

    4. FPL Alaska
      • 11 Years
      5 years, 6 months ago

      Walton as 4.0 backup keeper instead of Button - that way if Ryan is injured you have a playing backup

  21. MoSalalalalalalalalah
    • 7 Years
    5 years, 6 months ago

    Any thoughts? Thanks

    Ramsdale
    TAA | Saiss | KWP
    Diangana | ASM | Auba (C) | Mane (V)
    DCL | Ings | Werner

    GK: Steer | Davies | Bissouma | Ferguson

    0.5 ITB

    GW2 - lngs > Martial
    GW3 - Auba > KDB

  22. Nightf0x
    • 10 Years
    5 years, 6 months ago

    Rams steer
    Coady/sais taa justin mitchel taylor
    Auba ali salah asm/lund bisouma
    Werner ings davis
    Itb 1.0

    Which?
    A) ings to martial gw1, .5 itb, gw3 auba to kdb/sterling
    B) team B rams steer - justin taa taylor mitchel coady/sais - salah asm lund auba son/ali - werner dcl-adams/ings-davis

  23. GuillermoDickero
    • 11 Years
    5 years, 6 months ago

    Any improvements here?

    McCarthy (Button)
    TAA, Robbo, Dier, Justin, Taylor
    Salah, Auba, Son, ASM, Bissouma
    Werner, Mitro, Davis

    Thinking one of Justin or Taylor to Mitchell and saving 0.5m for maybe a United player or upgrading McCarthy to Ramsdale?

  24. SpaceCadet
    • 12 Years
    5 years, 6 months ago

    Final dilemma.

    A. Kane jwp and cap Kane
    B. Alli ings and cap Salah

    1. Begbie.
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      5 years, 6 months ago

      b

    2. MidTableFantasy
      • 10 Years
      5 years, 6 months ago

      B

  25. AD105
    • 9 Years
    5 years, 6 months ago

    Ignoring price, DCL or Calum Wilson?

    1. Leeds2116
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 6 months ago

      Wilson more consistent

    2. Lebowski85
      • 13 Years
      5 years, 6 months ago

      DCL for sure

    3. MidTableFantasy
      • 10 Years
      5 years, 6 months ago

      I like Wilson

    4. IRBOX ⚽
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 6 months ago

      DCL is going to tear it up this season. Constantly in the box and Ancelotti wants him to play direct. Will have Allan, Doucoure, Rodriguez, Gomes and Rich providing service. Expecting top 6-8 for the Toffees this season

    5. IN SANE IN DE BRUYNE
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 6 months ago

      Probably DCL with the new midfield

  26. Under my Cucurella
    • 10 Years
    5 years, 6 months ago

    Who is going to be the most popular Utd player in GW2

    A: Bruno
    B: Martial

    I am seeing Martial in a lot more plans lately

    1. Begbie.
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      5 years, 6 months ago

      C: Greenwood.

    2. Eastman
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 6 months ago

      Ings to Martial for me. Will have Shaw too who is benched this week

      1. Under my Cucurella
        • 10 Years
        5 years, 6 months ago

        I like that move but I think my team with the planned Bruno move is better overall maybe

    3. MidTableFantasy
      • 10 Years
      5 years, 6 months ago

      Bruno will be the one you want

    4. Apollo Sanchez
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      5 years, 6 months ago

      Martial. The Ings transfer is well talked about and Bruno means dropping one of Auba/Salah and forgoing KDB/Sterling for most people.

      1. Under my Cucurella
        • 10 Years
        5 years, 6 months ago

        I think I prefer Martial as well but overall my team feels weaker with that plan.

        A: Bruno plan
        McCarthy // Nyland
        TAA Davies Justin // Taylor Mitchell
        Auba Salah Son ASM // Bissouma
        Werner Adams Mitro

        1.5ITB for Son > Bruno GW2

        B: Martial Plan
        Mccarthy // Nyland
        TAA Davies Justin MItchell // Taylor
        Auba Salah Son ASM // Bissouma
        Werner Ings // Davis

        0.5ITB for Ings > Martial GW2

        Basically
        A: Bruno + Adams + 6.0m striker playing in 3-4-3
        or
        B: Martial + Son + 4.5def playing in 4-4-2

        I think A has the stronger bench and formation but I do like Martial and Son in B

  27. Shark Team
    • 8 Years
    5 years, 6 months ago

    Just realised that I own a player from every game...
    More than one only in LIV-LEE and TOT-EVE(3)
    It will be quite an amusing weekend(plus Monday)

  28. KGFC
    • 9 Years
    5 years, 6 months ago

    Who'll take pens for Everton and Newcastle?

    1. Begbie.
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      5 years, 6 months ago

      Siggy for Everton if he's playing, failing that maybe Hamez.

      Newcastle probably Ritchie

      1. Apollo Sanchez
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        5 years, 6 months ago

        I can see Wilson getting them

    2. Bring back Rafa
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 6 months ago

      Ritchie will get them but he's not on the pitch that much. Otherwise I think Wilson or Shelvey

  29. steven8991
    • 10 Years
    5 years, 6 months ago

    Robertson (along with TAA) and JWP
    or
    KWP and Havertz ?

  30. Leeds2116
    • 8 Years
    5 years, 6 months ago

    Soucek all good to go?