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Joe and Az are joined by 2014/15 Fantasy Premier League winner Simon March as they look ahead to Gameweek 2.

With Manchester City and United’s blank Gameweek 1 over, they are back in action this weekend. But which assets do we bring in and who makes way?

The Scoutcast team reveal how they plan to navigate an upcoming fixture run, with even more explosive heavy hitters vying for their attention.

Everton’s new-look midfield gets the once over from our Scoutcast trio, who are particularly impressed with the addition of 2014 World Cup hero James Rodriguez to orchestrate the Toffees’ attacking play.

He certainly passes the eye test and this latest episode also reveals the underlying statistics behind Everton’s renaissance.

Elsewhere, Chelsea options are considered, ahead of their kind fixture run from Gameweek 3. As a fan of the London side, Simon is particularly insightful about the options to bring in and how their defence may line up.

The crew look back at the lessons learned from their Gameweek 1 performance. Even though Simon shunned a certain expensive Liverpool penalty taker, he looks to have made good use of the spare cash he has available. Will Joe follow Simon’s risky strategy in Gameweek 2? He’s certainly tempted.

Next four fixtures come under scrutiny and the community’s roughest and smoothest scores get an airing.

Meanwhile, Az and Simon reveal a pair of intriguing differentials and the show finishes with the team’s transfer and captaincy plans for the second round of fixtures of 2020/21.

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  1. jayzico
    6 years, 1 month ago

    Is gabriel for Arsenal out?

    1. Zimo
      6 years, 1 month ago

      Why?

    2. SADIO SANÉ
      6 years, 1 month ago

      think so yeah, heard Arteta has a 'score and you're benched' policy

      1. Long ago I drew a walrus
        6 years, 1 month ago

        Oh damn, Auba out for -4?

  2. Shark Team
    6 years, 1 month ago

    I want to keep Alli if he starts he has his chances to score but his price is falling tonight. The other one I could sell is Havertz.

    1. Peteex
      6 years, 1 month ago

      Both were pretty Bad gw1 but out of those 2 I would definitely get rid of Alli.

      Really depends on your wc strategy and current team If it's necessary to do before gw2 or later.

      Personally would get rid of Alli now

  3. ☈☾
    6 years, 1 month ago

    Under the radar player according to you?

    1. Zimo
      6 years, 1 month ago

      Sterling by the looks of his 4.4% ownership

    2. Piggs Boson
      6 years, 1 month ago

      When this was asked before GW1 I said Digne.

      I think it's still Digne.

      1. Long ago I drew a walrus
        6 years, 1 month ago

        Nah he's very much on the radar, in fact he's been in most WC squads on here. Richarlison is the one from Everton being slept on because of his price

    3. MosF94
      6 years, 1 month ago

      I'll offer a few less-mentioned players to keep an eye on.

      Defence: Keane, Zouma
      Midfield: Mahrez, Doucoure, McGinn
      Forward: Maupay

  4. BinManJack
    6 years, 1 month ago

    Any Arsenal fans. I currently have Nketiah, is he going to get much game time? Thinking i will need to be rid fairly sharpish otherwise

    1. Wild Card this!
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      6 years, 1 month ago

      You don’t have to be Gunner to know the answer

      1. BadgersBoys
        6 years, 1 month ago

        Maybe an answer then.

        1. Wild Card this!
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          6 years, 1 month ago

          It was only for Arsenal fans 😉

          1. BadgersBoys
            6 years, 1 month ago

            Fair enough 😉

    2. Rasping Drive
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      6 years, 1 month ago

      Can’t see him starting next game. That said, he might come on with 12 mins to go and fire a hattie.

    3. Carefree Crew
      6 years, 1 month ago

      Not a gooner & no idea if this is true, but I've heard a hypothesis that Arteta is more likely to play him against the bigger sides.

      Theory being his work rate & ability to press from the front & energy.

      Was he preferred over Lacazette in FA cup & CS ?

      Again this is just gossip, no official quote.

      Personally I'd steer clear but their fixtures turn after this GW so IF it is true he may start getting game time. Game time doesn't necessarily equate to points. Probably better options for not a lot more money IMO.

  5. Champione
    6 years, 1 month ago

    McCarthy
    TAA Robbo James Ayling
    Salah Auba Alli ASM
    Werner Calvert-Lewin

    Button Vinagre Davis Bissouma, 0.0 TB

    A) Alli > James
    B) Alli + Salah > Bruno + Rashford -4

    1. ilikewud
      6 years, 1 month ago

      A but I would probably hold

    2. Rasping Drive
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      6 years, 1 month ago

      TAA and Alli to Digne and Rashford

    3. yousunkmybattleship
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      6 years, 1 month ago

      A

  6. Wheato182
    6 years, 1 month ago

    Fraser worth a look? he likely to start?

    1. Rasping Drive
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      6 years, 1 month ago

      Not sure, maybe. Think he played last night, didn’t he? So perhaps he’s now fit enough.

      1. Wheato182
        6 years, 1 month ago

        Think he could be a strong option, I'm tempted to take out ASM for him.

        1. Rasping Drive
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          6 years, 1 month ago

          I think I’d give ASM at least one more chance.

    2. YankeeDoodleDandy
      6 years, 1 month ago

      One to monitor, not guaranteed starts right now

  7. ilikewud
    6 years, 1 month ago

    Should go for either of these?

    A) Vardy to Martial - I want Vardy long term but BUR and City are tough
    B) TAA to Digne - 2 weeks out as he has Chelsea and Arsenal.

    1. Easy Cheesy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      6 years, 1 month ago

      I have both and I would be scared of the risks. I’d say it is 50/50 who scores most this week.

      1. ilikewud
        6 years, 1 month ago

        Thats fair both have two rough fixtures so trying to be aggressive

    2. Rasping Drive
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      6 years, 1 month ago

      I think trading out a player with a view to buying back agsin teo weeks later is a waste of precious transfers.

      1. ilikewud
        6 years, 1 month ago

        I guess it depends on your team. I have no issues in my team so I can be more aggressive with my transfers.

        1. Rasping Drive
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          6 years, 1 month ago

          Those issues could come thick and fast any time soon. And they most probably will. Sometimes doing nothing is the best option.

  8. SADIO SANÉ
    6 years, 1 month ago

    if there was a FREE to play *National League* Fantasy Football game which paid £20k to the winner, would you play it? (and subsequently watch more National League games?) or would you have no interest?

    1. Flair
      6 years, 1 month ago

      I'd play it and my interest would certainly increase, though I'm not sure it would extend to watching the games. I'd probably just stick a team in there and make a transfer on an hour of research every week

      1. SADIO SANÉ
        6 years, 1 month ago

        cheers

    2. Rasping Drive
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      6 years, 1 month ago

      I live in Turkey, so no. It would be like wearing a hair shirt.

      1. Long ago I drew a walrus
        6 years, 1 month ago

        Whereabouts in Turkey? I'm going on holiday next week, wondering what the weather and covid's like around end of Sept

        1. Rasping Drive
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          6 years, 1 month ago

          Istanbul. Weather’s very warm (25-30c), humid on some days. Covid situation isn’t great, certainly not here. Medical Association is complaining about the poor job the government is doing. Just need to be careful, really, do the right things and you’ll be fine. Where are you going on holiday?

          1. Long ago I drew a walrus
            6 years, 1 month ago

            Wow thanks! We're staying on the west coast, near Kusadasi, looking to visit Ephesus and Pamukkale. It's a shame to hear about the covid response, generally I've been reading that Turkey's putting up some good numbers. Then again I live in Manchester which is dragging the UK figures up... As for Turkey, I'd be delighted if places are still open for visiting tbh, preferably also with very few tourists

            1. Rasping Drive
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              6 years, 1 month ago

              It’s lovely on the west coast. I’d guess the sites will be open (I’d check before you go) - great choices of places you’ve earmarked to visit, both are so impressive. Aspendos also well worth visiting, although it’s too much of a trek from where you are.

              Yup, not as crowded with tourists as normal, but still quite a few around. Don’t bother getting much money changed before you go, you’ll get a much better rate at one of the local Xchange Offices (Döviz). Food’s great, booze is cheap, weather mighty fine, locals are really friendly. Have a great time!

              1. Long ago I drew a walrus
                6 years, 1 month ago

                Great stuff, cheers mate!

                1. Rasping Drive
                  • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                  6 years, 1 month ago

                  Pleasure.

      2. SADIO SANÉ
        6 years, 1 month ago

        never heard of a hair shirt before, thanks for teaching me something new

  9. Steve The Spud
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    6 years, 1 month ago

    Is it worth taking a hit on someone like vinagre before they drop in price ? Even if the replacement might only be benched or it only slightly strengthens the team ?

    1. Flair
      6 years, 1 month ago

      Probably not, though I think I might as it'll give me some decent rotation over the next 9 GWs

    2. ilikewud
      6 years, 1 month ago

      Its not worth it for a bench player. If Vinagre was a starter and you have no bench than probably but still don't like doing it.

    3. Wild Card this!
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      6 years, 1 month ago

      It’s tricky one. I answered on one of similar posts.
      For example - he drops from 4.5 to 4.4. You can only replace him for 4.0 with 1 transfer. It will take you 2 transfers to replace him with 4.5 or more. So, taking -4 before .1 drop might be good.

    4. Miguel Sanchez
      6 years, 1 month ago

      0.1 in squad value isn't worth 4 points

      1. Wild Card this!
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        6 years, 1 month ago

        Not squad mate. Talking about eventual replacement

        1. Miguel Sanchez
          6 years, 1 month ago

          But there will be other defender available at 4.4 and good options elsewhere soon enough. At the beginning every 0.1 feels so apocalyptic cause it means you have to jump 0.5 up or down a price but it evens out eventually.

          1. Wild Card this!
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            6 years, 1 month ago

            There will be good one at 4.4...ok.

            1. Miguel Sanchez
              6 years, 1 month ago

              Eventually options emerge... Saliba for instance could come in and nailed himself in the Arsenal defence at 4.4

  10. FOO FIGHTER
    6 years, 1 month ago

    KDB or Sterling

    1. ilikewud
      6 years, 1 month ago

      KDB but Sterling is appealing less than 5% ownership.

    2. BadgersBoys
      6 years, 1 month ago

      Sterling for me.

    3. YankeeDoodleDandy
      6 years, 1 month ago

      Flip a coin. Most are going with KDB

    4. Miguel Sanchez
      6 years, 1 month ago

      KDB but both will score well and be within about 20-30 points of one another by the end

    5. Adzy
      6 years, 1 month ago

      I like the look of sterling's ownership, both will get similar points in my opinion

    6. cassanata
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      6 years, 1 month ago

      KDB due to him being on pens

  11. BadgersBoys
    6 years, 1 month ago

    Is there much worry about ASM game time this GW?

  12. YankeeDoodleDandy
    6 years, 1 month ago

    Best mid 5.5 and under?

    A) Klich
    B) Jorginho
    C) Hendrick
    D) Podence
    E) other

    1. ilikewud
      6 years, 1 month ago

      Out of the players who scored last week?

      1. YankeeDoodleDandy
        6 years, 1 month ago

        Out of all options 5.5 and under

        1. ilikewud
          6 years, 1 month ago

          B and C are chasing points. D rotation risk. A played well but can't see much up side to any 5.5

          1. YankeeDoodleDandy
            6 years, 1 month ago

            Just as a rotator with a 6.0 striker

      2. Dynamic Duos
        6 years, 1 month ago

        A,B,C goals, all scored points

    2. Andy Mac
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      6 years, 1 month ago

      Between Podence and Doucouré for me currently. Armstrong maybe when he’s back...

      1. YankeeDoodleDandy
        6 years, 1 month ago

        Doucoure looks interesting. Was he pretty involved in the attack? ICT says yes, but I didn’t see the game

        1. Dynamic Duos
          6 years, 1 month ago

          4 chances created

          1. YankeeDoodleDandy
            6 years, 1 month ago

            Oh I like that

        2. Andy Mac
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          6 years, 1 month ago

          All the commentary was on James but he still looked attacking and not far behind for a 2m saving!

    3. Wild Card this!
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      6 years, 1 month ago

      From those A
      Wouldn’t consider C or D as they will be heavily rotated.
      Perhaps B will be rotated too?

  13. Champions League Varane
    6 years, 1 month ago

    Auba or Bruno (c)

    1. Dynamic Duos
      6 years, 1 month ago

      Bruno

      1. Champions League Varane
        6 years, 1 month ago

      2. Champions League Varane
        6 years, 1 month ago

        :0

    2. Zimo
      6 years, 1 month ago

      Uno

    3. FPL Daniel
      6 years, 1 month ago

      I have Bruno atm but am minority

    4. Wild Card this!
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      6 years, 1 month ago

      A

  14. Klopp it
    6 years, 1 month ago

    How's this wildcard, Aubameyang will be changed to Salah next week

    Martinez
    Digne, taa, James, Justin
    Kdb, fernandes, Aubameyang, hendrick
    Werner, dcl

    Bench, steer, Bissouma, Mitchell, brewster

    1. BadgersBoys
      6 years, 1 month ago

      I wouldn't have Hendrick anywhere near my WC card team.

      1. FPL Theorist
        6 years, 1 month ago

        Also Justin will lose his place when Pereira is back. Get a long-term nailed 4.5 like KWP or possibly Lamptey (slight rotation risk but unlikely to permanently lose his place).

    2. Muller Reus Corner
      6 years, 1 month ago

      Looks decent. I wouldn't want to play Hendrik every week. I think that having 3 premium midfielders is too many. If you downgrade one of them you can improve your 4th mid and your bench.

    3. Dynamic Duos
      6 years, 1 month ago

      Hendrick to Soucek, Hendrick has half of his annual season goals and assists already so don't expect much from him.

    4. F_Ivanovic
      6 years, 1 month ago

      Honestly I hate it. James and Justin aren't nailed. Bench is weak. Hendrick is chasing points. And planning to do Aub to Salah is bad - just get Salah in now if you want him long term over Aubemayang.

  15. Muller Reus Corner
    6 years, 1 month ago

    I think I have finally made a good WC team, what do you think?
    McCarthy, Martinez
    TAA, Coleman, Saiss, Justin, Mitchell
    KDB, Bruno, James Rodriguez, Klich, Bissouma
    Werner, Martial, DCL

    Is there anywhere I can improve?

    1. Strchld
      6 years, 1 month ago

      I would so these:
      One keeper > 4.0
      Klich > 4.5
      DCL > Jimi and play 4 at the back.

  16. Pep Roulette
    6 years, 1 month ago

    A. Podence
    B. Harrison
    C. Klich

    Harrison & Klich are popular over here but I'm leaning towards Podence. Thoughts?

    1. YankeeDoodleDandy
      6 years, 1 month ago

      Didn’t see the game. Was his positioning pretty encouraging?

      1. Pep Roulette
        6 years, 1 month ago

        Yes, he was lively. He has looked good since the restart!

    2. Muller Reus Corner
      6 years, 1 month ago

      Is Podence nailed on, if so, I may get him instead of Klich, but doesn't Klich take penalties?

      1. Pep Roulette
        6 years, 1 month ago

        Not nailed exactly, but has a good chance of keeping his place imo

    3. Andy Mac
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      6 years, 1 month ago

      Definitely Podence if he nails his starting place. Too early to say though...I’m watching him closely

      1. Pep Roulette
        6 years, 1 month ago

        Let's hope he nails his place

    4. Wild Card this!
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      6 years, 1 month ago

      Mate, I wouldn’t go with A tbf (I might be wrong)
      I can see on all your posts that you’re sold on him but he will be heavily rotated.
      Isn’t it better to pick one that is on penalties (if he is).
      I reckon Leeds might get at least 5-6 if not more + if he scores 2/3 and get few assists - Klitch might be a man.

      1. Pep Roulette
        6 years, 1 month ago

        Cheers mate! Good points!

  17. Threat Level Midnight
    6 years, 1 month ago

    AGUEROOOOOO

    1. FPL Daniel
      6 years, 1 month ago

      ???

      1. Threat Level Midnight
        6 years, 1 month ago

        Just getting ready for GW3 and beyond

  18. R_R
    6 years, 1 month ago

    A) Rashford + DCL
    B) Martial + Rodriguez

    1. Muller Reus Corner
      6 years, 1 month ago

      A

    2. Andy Mac
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      6 years, 1 month ago

      A I think but close

  19. FPL Daniel
    6 years, 1 month ago

    Would you give another chance to Son and Havertz or sell them for a hit?

    1. Rinseboy
      6 years, 1 month ago

      I had Alli so he's gone. Not sure what to do with Kai

    2. Bobby Digital
      6 years, 1 month ago

      I'd keep

    3. Threat Level Midnight
      6 years, 1 month ago

      I would definitely give them another chance. Well Son for sure, Havertz>James doesn't sound bad.

  20. Rligudfootiemanager
    6 years, 1 month ago

    Pulled the trigger on Alli - days look numbered under Mou (said the opposite a week ago...)

    Can only see James Rod at that price point and with the fixtures as being viable. Hope he will continue his chance creation to Richardson on the outside of WBA's back 3...

    1. Knowsnothingaboutnothing
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      6 years, 1 month ago

      Also getting rid of Alli, didn't you fancy Greenwood for the same money ?

      1. Rligudfootiemanager
        6 years, 1 month ago

        Don't think Greenwood stats is sustainable and fixtures aren't as good as Rod for next 4. Also Man U fixtures during Project Restart were amazing and think Man u were subsequently inflated.

        At that price point I just bounce around every 4ish weeks for the next shiny thing which is J Rod right now.

  21. FOO FIGHTER
    6 years, 1 month ago

    Sterling vs Wolves

    Or

    Auba vs West Ham

    ?

    1. Dynamic Duos
      6 years, 1 month ago

      Aubameyang, but on WC Sterling

  22. OPTA FPL
    6 years, 1 month ago

    Any game tonight lads...

    1. FPL Daniel
      6 years, 1 month ago

      Everton plays

    2. Mighty Banana
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      6 years, 1 month ago

      18:00
      -
      West Bromwich Albion
      Harrogate Town

      19:00
      -
      Ipswich Town
      Fulham

      19:45
      -
      Bristol City
      Northampton Town

      19:45
      -
      Leeds United
      Hull City

      19:45
      -
      Southampton
      Brentford

      20:15
      -
      Everton
      Salford City

  23. ace3.1415
    6 years, 1 month ago

    Thoughts on rashford?

    1. Dynamic Duos
      6 years, 1 month ago

      Overlooked

    2. Andy Mac
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      6 years, 1 month ago

      Being ignored because of all the bruno hype but an awesome pic imo

    3. Rinseboy
      6 years, 1 month ago

      yeah considering him mainly cause its an easier route but think he's as good a pick as Tony

    4. Mighty Banana
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      6 years, 1 month ago

      May haul, and people will not have the funds to get him in without big changes.

      Potential for big rank jumps for a week weeks if you can maintain some form.

  24. Piggs Boson
    6 years, 1 month ago

    I didn't know Simon was a metal fan. Respect him even more now. \m/

  25. dashdriver
    6 years, 1 month ago

    Should I just keep this team for GW2 to save up for 2FT, or would you do any transfers now?

    McCarthy / Nyland
    TAA / Doherty / KWP / Douglas / Mitchell
    Auba / Salah / Son / ASM / Bissouma
    Werner / Ings / Davis

    0ITB.

    1. Miguel Sanchez
      6 years, 1 month ago

      Save

  26. Krupinho
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    6 years, 1 month ago

    Vinagre out before price drop

    Ayling or J Lewis, thoughts?

    Justin has 1 good fixture before facing City and then post International break, Perreira due back, so ruled him out

  27. FPL Daniel
    6 years, 1 month ago

    Richarlison on for a double digit score this weekend

    1. Rinseboy
      6 years, 1 month ago

      agree

    2. Miguel Sanchez
      6 years, 1 month ago

      if he has his finishing boots this weekend

    3. have you seen cyan
      6 years, 1 month ago

      *DCL

      1. Zimo
        6 years, 1 month ago

        DCL indeed

  28. jimmy.floyd
    6 years, 1 month ago

    A Martial Rodriguez ASM (3-4-3)
    B DCL Bruno Justin (4-3-3)

    1. Andy Mac
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      6 years, 1 month ago

      B

    2. Rinseboy
      6 years, 1 month ago

      A

  29. Kloppage Time
    6 years, 1 month ago

    Hey guys
    Son & Ings to Willian & Martial for -4 yay or nay?

    1. Rinseboy
      6 years, 1 month ago

      not Willy based on fixtures are

  30. Rinseboy
    6 years, 1 month ago

    Havertz to Rashford for a -4 this week?
    Or give Havertz one more chance and see how he looks?

    Mccarthy
    Dier TAA Justin
    Auba Salah JamesR Havertz Soucek
    Adams Werner
    Steer Mitchell Vinagre Davies

    1. Camzy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      6 years, 1 month ago

      I'm holding. Don't have the option to Rashford so there's no easy switch. If Havertz looks good, he is looking at wba CRY SOU in his next 3.

      1. Long ago I drew a walrus
        6 years, 1 month ago

        Surely that doesn't matter for you though because you can just get him back on GW3 WC.

        1. Camzy
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          6 years, 1 month ago

          I'm not fully committed to the GW3 wildcard. If Chelsea are good, I can get away without the WC. If I do Havertz out, I'm allin on the GW3 WC. Would rather keep my options open.

      2. Rinseboy
        6 years, 1 month ago

        cheers yeah seems a shame to not give him one more chance. Unless a price change looks likely