Scout Squad

The Scout Squad’s top picks for FPL Gameweek 6

Three Tottenham Hotspur players have been heavily backed by this week’s Scout Squad panel, with assets from Wolverhampton Wanderers, Brighton and Hove Albion, Aston Villa and Liverpool also in demand.

For the uninitiated, this weekly forerunner to the Scout Picks article sees our four-man panel champion the standout Fantasy Premier League assets for the upcoming Gameweek.

Fantasy Football Scout editor David, deputy editor Neale, video content manager Andy and Pro Pundit Tom will each put forward an 18-man squad of players and explain their notable inclusions and omissions below.

There is a bit more uniformity this week, with the number of players getting three or four nominations more than doubling from a divisive Gameweek 5.

The nominations listed will then be whittled down to a squad of 15 (with the starting XI not exceeding a total cost of £83m) for the weekly Scout Picks selection ahead of the earlier-than-usual FPL deadline at 18:30 BST on Friday.

There are requirements for at least:

  • One goalkeeper costing £5.0m or less
  • One sub-£5.0m defender
  • One midfielder listed at £6.5m or below
  • One forward priced at £7.5m or lower

Each panelist is restricted to no more than three players from the same team, as is the case in FPL.

We will again be adding a captaincy to the Scout Picks, with details of that revealed on Friday.

*NOTE: This Scout Squad article was compiled before Carlo Ancelotti revealed that James Rodriguez is set to miss Everton’s match against Southampton.


 DavidNealeTomAndy
GKEmiliano MartinezMathew RyanRui PatricioMathew Ryan
 Mathew RyanVicente GuaitaMathew RyanEmiliano Martinez
 Rui PatricioEmiliano MartinezEmiliano MartinezRui Patricio
DFTrent Alexander-ArnoldAndrew RobertsonAndrew RobertsonAndrew Robertson
 Andrew RobertsonRomain SaissRomain SaissTrent Alexander-Arnold
 Sergio ReguilonTrent Alexander-ArnoldSergio ReguilonRomain Saiss
 Conor CoadyTariq LampteyJoao CanceloTariq Lamptey
 Adam WebsterSergio ReguilonTariq LampteySergio Reguilon
MFMohamed SalahSadio ManeMohamed SalahMohamed Salah
 Son Heung-minRaheem SterlingSadio ManeSon Heung-min
 Raheem SterlingSon Heung-minSon Heung-minRaheem Sterling
 Ross BarkleyJack GrealishJames Rodriguez*James Rodriguez*
 Leandro TrossardAdemola LookmanRoss BarkleyRoss Barkley
FWHarry KaneHarry KaneHarry KaneHarry Kane
 Dominic Calvert-LewinNeal MaupaySergio AgueroSergio Aguero
 Neal MaupayDominic Calvert-LewinRaul JimenezNeal Maupay
 Raul JimenezRaul JimenezNeal MaupayRaul Jimenez
 Ollie WatkinsDanny IngsDanny IngsDominic Calvert-Lewin

Most popular picks: Mathew Ryan, Emiliano Martinez, Andrew Robertson, Sergio Reguilon, Son Heung-min, Harry Kane, Neal Maupay, Raul Jimenez (four), Rui Patricio, Trent Alexander-Arnold, Romain Saiss, Tariq Lamptey, Mohamed Salah, Raheem Sterling, Ross Barkley, Dominic Calvert-Lewin (three)

DAVID SAID…

I will continue to insist that Emiliano Martínez is the best budget goalkeeper around right now, with a balanced ability to collect clean sheets, saves and bonus.

Even though he’s played one fewer game than most other shot-stoppers in the division, the Aston Villa man has the most points of any other player in his position (31). That’s come from three clean sheets that were supplemented by three additionals for saves and bonus in two matches. At this point, it doesn’t even matter the opposition, in my opinion.

While Liverpool’s defence was experiencing issues even before Virgil van Dijk’s long-term injury, a home meeting with Sheffield United should give them some respite.

The Blades have scored just twice this season and find themselves in the Premier League’s bottom three for shots on target over the first five Gameweeks – hence why I’m going for the double-up on Liverpool’s defence with Trent Alexander-Arnold and Andrew Robertson.

Burnley are another goal-shy outfit at this stage of the campaign, level with Sheffield United on 14 shots on target (3.5 per game). With Spurs attack firing on all cylinders and Sergio Reguilón‘s crossing ability forming a part of that I fancy the left-back at both ends of the pitch in Gameweek 6.

While there is a clamour for £4.1m defender Max Kilman, I’m holding my horses until I see what impact the new left-backs at Wolves have on Romain Saïss’ position. As I highlighted in this article, we could see the Moroccan return to the back-three for a trip to Newcastle if injury-returnee Marçal or new man Rayan Aït-Nouri are preferred at left-back. Nuno Espirito Santo may then have to choose between Saïss or Kilman for that third centre-back slot and, right now, I couldn’t tell you who would win. 

So, for that reason, and because I fancy Wolves defence to keep a fourth clean sheet from six when they host Newcastle, I’m selecting their most nailed-on starting defender Conor “Did He?!” Coady.

Sadio Mané has been tracking closer to Mohamed Salah‘s underlying statistics than usual but I still prefer the latter when pressed to choose one Liverpool midfielder, considering he is also on penalties and still carries greater assist potential to the conversation.

Raheem Sterling is the only Manchester City attacker I feel confident including for the Gameweek 6 trip to West Ham considering the latest injury updates on other key players. The England international, of course, scored a hat-trick during his last league visit to the London Stadium.

Ross Barkley just edges it when looking for an Aston Villa midfielder. On Friday night, Dean Smith’s men will host a Leeds side short of key defensive midfielder Kalvin Phillips and maybe first-choice centre-back Liam Cooper too. While Grealish has more all-round potential, the cheaper Barkley looks the more likely goalscorer, already sitting on more shots on target this season than his club captain despite playing fewer minutes (220 to 360). Ollie Watkins is top for this statistic out of all Villa players, so he goes in for my double-up on their attack.

Even though Burnley’s defence has posted some decent enough underlying statistics recently, I still think the form of Harry Kane and Son Heung-min can burst through. 

The former is top of the league both for big chances created and shots on target, making him the best all-round option for goals and assists right now. Kane also has four goals across his last two league trips to Turf Moor. Meanwhile, Son has been involved, either as an assister or goal-scorer, for eight of Kane’s last 12 attacking returns.

Dominic Calvert-Lewin is still top of the league for big chances and expected goals non-penalty so it’s at the point where it doesn’t who the opposition is with him. Even then, Southampton have conceded at least three times on two occasions this year, usually when facing the big clubs, which Everton are on their way to becoming as league leaders.

While Branislav Ivanovic made an instant impact on West Bromwich Albion’s ailing defence against Burnley, Brighton’s attackers have shown great potential recently. With the Serbian still bedding in, I’d expect Neal Maupay and Leandro Trossard to get something in Gameweek 6.

NEALE SAID…

State-the-bleeding-obvious picks abound in my Scout Squad selection this week but it’d be perverse to overlook the likes of Harry Kane and Son Heung-min given their form and fixtures.

Although Trent Alexander-Arnold makes my 18-man long-list and Mohamed Salah’s credentials need little explanation, I’d prefer to see Sadio Mane paired with Andrew Robertson if we’re limited to a Liverpool double-up in the Scout Picks. Sheffield United’s tendency to concede chances and crosses from their right flank plays into Robertson’s hands, while Mane’s aerial ability (coupled with his eye-catching expected goals stats) could help him exploit a Blades backline that has surprisingly allowed more headed chances than any other Premier League team this season.

While I have nagging doubts that I could have saved myself over £1.0m and opted for Ross Barkley over Jack Grealish when I bought the latter last week, I’ll stick to my guns with the Aston Villa talisman for now given that much of the Villans’ play flows through him and considering that his penalty box touch count is superior to all other FPL midfielders from Gameweek 2 onwards.

The old adage of the league table never lying doesn’t seem to hold true with Brighton this season, who have been worth more than four points based on their displays over the last month.

Despite a tricky run of games, no side has allowed fewer shots in the box and only Liverpool have registered more attempts on goal than the Seagulls. A home fixture against West Bromwich Albion, who have carved out just one big chance all season and conceded a joint-high 13 league goals, fills me with confidence with the triple-up on Mathew Ryan, Tariq Lamptey and Neal Maupay.

It wouldn’t be a surprise to see a Wolves-heavy Scout Picks this Friday either, although settling on a nominated defender may prove that bit trickier. Max Kilman is obviously available at a very attractive price and his emergence on the left-hand side of defence does give cause for concern for Romain Saiss owners going forward. The Moroccan, however, is currently enjoying a stint at left wing-back, and with Emil Krafth allowing a lot of chances from the Newcastle right over the last two Gameweeks and with the Magpies always susceptible to conceding attempts from set plays, I’ll take a leap of faith with Saiss ahead of Sunday’s match.

Finally, a word on my customary curveball pick. While Vicente Guaita’s selection underscores my trust in Palace against the top-flight also-rans, Ademola Lookman has made a big impression since signing for Fulham. A very positive cameo on his debut was followed up by a goal and three key passes against Sheffield United last weekend and he could cause a lot of problems for Joel Ward, who still looks like a weak link in that Eagles backline.

TOM SAID…

I’ve doubled up on Wolverhampton Wanderers’ defence ahead of their Gameweek 6 meeting with Newcastle United, via Rui Patrício and Romain Saïss. Nuno Espírito Santo’s men have now kept back-to-back clean sheets, while the Magpies have managed just 12 shots on target across the opening five Gameweeks.

Brighton and Hove Albion also get a defensive double-up from me. So far this season, the Seagulls have managed just one win. However, looking at their performances I think it’s fair to say they’ve been a bit unlucky, and were the better team in most, if not all of those matches. Their opponents, West Bromwich Albion, rank bottom for shots in the box and 18th for chances created. That lack of goal threat suggests Mat Ryan and Tariq Lamptey could be in the points on Monday.

They’re joined at the back by Emiliano Martínez, Andrew Robertson, Sergio Reguilón and João Cancelo.

Cancelo is something of a left-field inclusion but looked the part against Arsenal, often moving infield, and was one of the key players in the game. With Benjamin Mendy set to miss out again, I expect him to line-up on the left on Saturday, which would allow him to attack West Ham United’s weaker right flank.

Further forward, it’s hard to overlook Mohamed Salah, Sadio Mané, Son Heung-min and Harry Kane right now, and their selections need little explanation, so I’ll focus on some of my other picks.

Sergio Agüero was dropping deeper than usual as he made his long-awaited return from injury in Gameweek 5, almost acting as a false nine, but this weekend I’m convinced he’ll be back in his natural centre-forward role. Owned by just 2.1% of FPL managers, he’s a huge differential.

I’m also backing Ross Barkley in midfield. He’s amassed 18 points in just two appearances since signing for Aston Villa, scoring in both matches. Leeds United have looked reasonably tight so far, but have given up 53 shots in the box, more than any other side, while Kalvin Phillips will be a big miss.

The list is completed by forwards Raul Jiménez, Neal Maupay and Danny Ings.

ANDY SAID…

I’m not ready to write the Liverpool defence off just yet, despite injuries to Virgil van Dijk and Alisson. Sheffield United have had the fourth-lowest amount of shots in the box so far this season, and although the narrative is set for Rhian Brewster to open his goalscoring account this weekend, I’d be backing clean sheets and potential attacking returns for both Andrew Robertson and Trent Alexander-Arnold.

Only six players have higher non-penalty expected goals than Neal Maupay at 2.64. Considering he does have penalties in his locker as well he looks a great bet against one of the whipping boys of the league who are conceding on average 9.6 shots in the box per game.

It’s only a small sample size of two matches but Ross Barkley looks like he could be the one to get goals in the Aston Villa midfield. In the two matches they’ve all played together he has had more shots than John McGinn and Jack Grealish combined. He’s not creating as many chances but for those on a budget, he could be the one to go for.

Looking at the last two matches, Sergio Reguilón has come into the Spurs side and created five chances already. That’s the same as Robertson over the same time span and is only beaten by Reece James, Aaron Cresswell and Ben Chilwell. In fact, in terms of expected assists, he’s the highest. I still have concerns over Spurs’ defensive frailties, but he was eight minutes away from a 10 or 11-pointer against West Ham, and this week I’ll hope Burnley don’t have the same fight.

THE COMMUNITY CHAMPION

Each week, one of the Fantasy Football Scout community takes on the Scout Picks by pitting their chosen XI against ours.

The community member who beats our picks by the biggest margin over the campaign will win a £100 Amazon Voucher and a place in our Moderators and Contributors League for the following season.

AA33‘s winning 53-point margin in Gameweek 2 is the target to beat.

Our next Scout Picks article on Friday will have further details on who is representing the community this week.


974 Comments Post a Comment
  1. Pukkipartyy
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Hamez injury let me do some crazy stuff and cant decide.
    This is for (-4).

    Hamez + Puli ->

    A) Mane + Grealish
    B) Sterling + Grealish

    allready have Salah + Foden.

    1. Bielsa Murderball
      • 3 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      leaning towards a

    2. Dr. Ante Pavlovic
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Why would you get rid of him and Puli?

      1. Pukkipartyy
        • 5 Years
        3 years, 5 months ago

        Thats good point. I just feel it boring to bench "heavy hitters" while i can have good differentials.

  2. Top Lad Dakes.
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Will just leave team as is and rely on Mitchell and then Taylor autosub I think

  3. The Ejiptian King
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Martinez
    Robbo PvA Lamptey
    Salah Son Pulisic Hamez
    Kane DCL Watkins

    Button Dallas Mitchell Stephens, 1FT 0.3itb

    A) Play Dallas and save FT.
    B) Mitchell > Kilman and start.

    1. Top Lad Dakes.
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      A

    2. 2OLEgend
      • 3 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      A

  4. Dr. Ante Pavlovic
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    There has to be something, always something that ruins my gameweek. Was hoping for a 100 point haul but with James gone that's impossible.

    Martinez
    Chilwell, Semedo, Reguilon
    Salah, Son, Pulisic, Grealish, James
    Kane, DCL

    Button, Brewster, Justin, 3.9

    1. Top Lad Dakes.
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      100 always optimistic lol. Not impossible just from one player missing

      1. Dr. Ante Pavlovic
        • 6 Years
        3 years, 5 months ago

        Was planning James could get a goal and assist, with bonus thats like 12

        1. 2OLEgend
          • 3 Years
          3 years, 5 months ago

          In that case your in for a 88 point haul. I'll take that any day

          1. Dr. Ante Pavlovic
            • 6 Years
            3 years, 5 months ago

            Always better to be optimistic. Brewster or Justin as first sub what do you suggest?

            1. 2OLEgend
              • 3 Years
              3 years, 5 months ago

              I'd take a punt on Brewster

              1. Dr. Ante Pavlovic
                • 6 Years
                3 years, 5 months ago

                Thinking the same, thanks mate

        2. denial
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 14 Years
          3 years, 5 months ago

          With respect man, planning for any player to score points is asking for heartache

          1. Dr. Ante Pavlovic
            • 6 Years
            3 years, 5 months ago

            It was James vs Soton defence come on. That is screaming attacking returns.

    2. ReindeerHotdog
      • 3 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      You're talking about a player who is in 43.6% of all teams. That's almost 3.2m players.

      It's quite a big boat you're in, and expecting 100pts is just setting yourself up for disappointment.

  5. Threat Level Midnight
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Well this Hamez injury blows. Have Brewster and Mitchell and already went -4 to get Hamez early for the double price rise.
    Just going to start Hamez and have Brewster as first sub.

    Smartest move?

    1. I Member
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      I went early for James too so I feel your pain. I'd be tempted to have Mitchell ahead of Brewster.

    2. Top Lad Dakes.
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Yea that’s what I’d do

    3. Dr. Ante Pavlovic
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      I have Brewster and Justin. What would you do?

      1. Threat Level Midnight
        • 5 Years
        3 years, 5 months ago

        Justin for sure

  6. Over Midwicket
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    This is the week where the term Kilmaninho is coined

  7. Bobby Digital
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Any news on Dier?

    1. Dr. Ante Pavlovic
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Kieron is retired for years now

      1. Bobby Digital
        • 6 Years
        3 years, 5 months ago

        Eric

    2. Gandalf
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Wasn't in training on Wednesday and ruled out of Europa game.

      Can't decide if should keep and have Justin away to Arsenal coming in or make the transfer

  8. x.jim.x
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Remember when Steven Naismith bagged a perfect hatty against Chelsea a few years ago? FPL seemed so simple back then.

  9. Letsgo!
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Tbh james last game was jus normal and one assist only, why so many transfer him such early? Dont get it.

    1. Pukkipartyy
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Pricerises

  10. Peter Ouch
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    James injury is good for me.
    No value on the lad and as I am wcing I will bring Rashford along Grealish salah and son.

    Promising!

    1. denial
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      It's a minor bit of luck for me. I had him in GW2 and then regretted getting rid on WC. Will be interesting to see how Everton do without him

      1. Christina.
        • 14 Years
        3 years, 5 months ago

        same here. Bought in wk 2. Sold in wk 3.

        1. denial
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 14 Years
          3 years, 5 months ago

          Yeah, I did the Son flip-flopping too. In on GW3 WC, then out when injured missing the massive haul.

          1. Christina.
            • 14 Years
            3 years, 5 months ago

            yep, I owned him wk 2 though so got the 24 haul and (c) last wk

    2. Camzy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Rashford is a very interesting differential I like it! His record vs top 6 last year was outstanding.

    3. Boly Would
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      That's quite a nice midfield

  11. Zlatan F.C
    • 3 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    any changes to this team or Save FT?

    Martinez
    Lamptey Saiss Robbo
    Son Salah Foden Grealish Podence
    DCL Jimenez

    Brewster R.James Ferguson

    1. Zlatan F.C
      • 3 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      5.5m in the bank

    2. denial
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Foden to Sterling?

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

      Brewster to Werner?

  12. L S P
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Any opinions on these mulled over moves?

    McCArthy-BPF
    TAA-Coady-Egan-Justin-Mitchell
    Salah-Grealish-Barnes-Pereira-Bissouma
    Werner-Jimi-Adams

    1 FT, 4.8m ITB

    A) Barnes->Sterling
    B) Barnes/Egan->Mane/Targett for -4
    C) Egan->Robbo

    Cheers

    1. Robson-Canoe
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      A

    2. Big Chris Wood
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      I would just to Jiminez to Kane

  13. Robson-Canoe
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Which striker would you prefer over the next few?
    A) Maupay (WBA tot BUR)
    B) Watkins (LEE SOU ars)

    1. 2OLEgend
      • 3 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      A

    2. Dr. Ante Pavlovic
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      B

      1. Big Chris Wood
        • 10 Years
        3 years, 5 months ago

        Watkins, villa better team at the moment

    3. ivantys
      • 3 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      A

    4. Gandalf
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Maupay - more proven this season in terms of consistency

  14. Nolberto Solano
    • 12 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Who is the best 5.5 mil and under defender for the next 10 GWs?

    1. Dr. Ante Pavlovic
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Reguilon and Semedo imo

    2. Robson-Canoe
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Really like the look of Cresswell, but those next 2 fixtures are tough. Villa def otherwise.

    3. Flair
      • 3 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Ruben Dias

    4. AnfieldLad
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Reguilon for the next 3 fixtures. Chilwell my favourite long term

    5. Christina.
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      pva

      1. Flair
        • 3 Years
        3 years, 5 months ago

        Those fixtures are magnificent

        1. Over Midwicket
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 12 Years
          3 years, 5 months ago

          Palace are utter rubbish

          1. Christina.
            • 14 Years
            3 years, 5 months ago

            ...but Pva aint....and if he's on penalties....

  15. SHOWSTOPPERRR
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Guys hames out?

    1. Bielsa Murderball
      • 3 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      yeah

  16. Big Chris Wood
    • 10 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Who would you start Mitchell against Fulham or Bissouma against West Brom?

    1. FPL Theorist
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      I'm afraid PVA is fit enough to start but possibly not ready to play 90, which turns me off to Mitchell. Maybe Roy will say something that clarifies the situation.

    2. FPL.team
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Having same debate between Ayling and Bisouma.

  17. Atimis
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Recon I should just bench Hamez and keep FT ?

    Martinez
    Robo/Reguilon/Lamptey/Chilwell
    Salah(c)/Son/Grealish/Hamez
    Kane/DCL/Maupay

    Martin/Mitchell/Stephens/Hamez*

    1. Dr. Ante Pavlovic
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Watch out for Mou prank by Don Carlo

  18. Big_Andy_GAWA
    • 12 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    J-Rod out for only one week? Chillwell first on my bench. No transfers done. Half-thinking Mahrez in for J-Rod.

    Thoughts and opinions...? 🙂

    1. denial
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Chilwell fine to play this week

  19. Bielsa Murderball
    • 3 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    who's gonna be city's pen taker?

    1. Christina.
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      kun

    2. Robson-Canoe
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Kun

    3. Threat Level Midnight
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Can't wait to get him soon

    4. The Count of Monte Cristo
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Kun then Mahrez I think. After that maybe Sterling?

  20. camarozz
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Jrod out so play

    A) Mitchel
    B) Soucek
    C) Dallas.

    It would be typical of Soucek to score v City tho wouldn't it?

  21. Flair
    • 3 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Bringing in Dias and keeping him until GW38 seems like a smart ploy. Nailed City defender for 5.5 is ideal! Most likely Semedo->Dias for the GW10 fixture swing, though I do wonder if I wish to lose the option for triple City attack.

    1. Over Midwicket
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      So boring though. Nailed on for semi regular 6 pointers with no chance of attacking returns or bonus

      1. Flair
        • 3 Years
        3 years, 5 months ago

        No chance of attacking returns? Scored a goal every 10 games for Benfica and now has KDB supplying from set pieces.

        1. Over Midwicket
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 12 Years
          3 years, 5 months ago

          Wishful thinking

          1. Flair
            • 3 Years
            3 years, 5 months ago

            You certainly are

      2. Dr. Ante Pavlovic
        • 6 Years
        3 years, 5 months ago

        He could score on corners sometimes

    2. Fudgy
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      He isn't nailed when Ake is back fit

      1. Liberate HK - antichinazi
        • 5 Years
        3 years, 5 months ago

        Dias is right-footed, Ake is left-footed. Ake is the sub of Laporte / Mendy.

      2. Flair
        • 3 Years
        3 years, 5 months ago

        Pep doesn't rotate CBs, Laporte + Dias is the first choice partnership.

    3. Threat Level Midnight
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Won't even entertain the thought un Laporte is back but I do like it. Although from GW10 on I may go with Raheem, KDB, Kun. So we shall see

      1. Flair
        • 3 Years
        3 years, 5 months ago

        Yeah the loss of triple MCI attack for that gorgeous fixture run is an issue. I am likely to have Foden who could return big which would mean I can only have 1 of KDB/Sterling/Aguero if Dias is there.

        1. Threat Level Midnight
          • 5 Years
          3 years, 5 months ago

          I think KDB/KUN are safest just based on rotation. KDB obviously nailed when healthy. Many options on the wing with Torres, Mahrez, Bilva, Foden Etc.

          Although Foden obviously is better through the middle.

          Kun will be in my team when fit always.

  22. Chief Break-Everything
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Martinez
    TAA Lamptey Saiss
    Salah Son J-Rod Podence Grealish
    Kane DCL Mitrovic

    (Steer Mitchell Dunne)

    Assuming Carlo's pulling a Jose, who do I bench a) Podence or b) Mitrovic?

  23. james 101
    • 12 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Are we certain that j Rodriguez is not playing?

    Bamford my first sub currently.

    1. Christina.
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      no one knows. sounds like he's out.

    2. Dr. Ante Pavlovic
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      No, at least I'm not certain after Son situation

    3. FPL Theorist
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      He's on a 25% flag which sounds about right. I'm starting him and letting him be subbed if he doesn't play.

      1. Dr. Ante Pavlovic
        • 6 Years
        3 years, 5 months ago

        Me too. It would be a shame if he plays only 10 minutes or so

        1. I Member
          • 8 Years
          3 years, 5 months ago

          Doubt it. Will start or not be involved at all imo.

  24. MarvelouSuccess
    • 11 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Who should I start?

    A) Lamptey
    B) Chilwell

    1. Over Midwicket
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      A but both should be started

      1. MarvelouSuccess
        • 11 Years
        3 years, 5 months ago

        I have TAA and Saiss starting as part of a back 3. I can only start 1 of Lamptey or Chilwell.

      2. Klaren
        • 6 Years
        3 years, 5 months ago

        Why? Chelsea is very unlikely to keep a CS and Chilwell has been playing well but his chances of attacking return vs United isn't high enough to justify starting over an attacker.

    2. I Member
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      A

    3. Klaren
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Easily A

  25. DaisyDaisyDaisyDaisy
    • 10 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Bardsley Covid, Lowton no football at all this season, Pieters a doubt.

    Son gonna have a field day...

    1. Christina.
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      pope will prob save 2 penalties

      1. Threat Level Midnight
        • 5 Years
        3 years, 5 months ago

        Because those are all great defenders. Laughable

  26. mitro
    • 10 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    1) Play Brewster

    Or

    2) Use FT to transfer out Reece James (4th defender)

  27. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
    • 13 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    brewster and barkley or maupay and soucek

    1. Over Midwicket
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      A

    2. The Count of Monte Cristo
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Brewster and Barkley for me.

  28. Quan MisTaka
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Start 1

    A)Kilman
    B)Lampty

    Already starting Saiss and Robbo

    1. I Member
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      B

    2. The Count of Monte Cristo
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      B

  29. Stimps
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Who plays for Hames off bench?

    A) Taylor (spurs home)
    B) Angiussa (Palace home)
    C) Castagne (arsenal away)

    1. FPL Theorist
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      C

    2. The Count of Monte Cristo
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Castagne for me. 2nd bench probably Anguissa.

  30. teneighty
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Despite taking 2 hits so far I still always feel like I'm 2 or 3 transfers away from the team I want. It's frustrating.

    1. Gandalf
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Know the feeling! Obv wildcard there to sort major team issues. Then for all other times have to make the fine balance between sorting issues in team and luxury transfers to jump on bandwagons. The latter always more tempting but often doesn't work out and the players you had were the new bandwagons 2 weeks later