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Joe and Seb are joined by Ted to look at the key issues facing Fantasy Premier League managers ahead of Gameweek 21.

This latest Scoutcast episode proved a rollercoaster for Joe, Seb and their guest Ted, from TedTalks FPL, taking place during Thursday night’s eventful clash between Tottenham and Liverpool.

With Son Heung-min (£9.8m) and Mohamed Salah (£12.5m) goals ruled out, a haul for Sadio Mane (£11.8m) and an injury, possibly for weeks, to Harry Kane (£11.3m), there was plenty for our trio to mull over.

As the only Mane owner of the three, Joe struggled to contain his excitement in particular.

But where now for the Gameweek 21 captaincy, especially as Kane had been penciled in by many FPL managers to receive the armband ahead of Spurs encounter with Brighton?

Everton’s returning assets could be the answer. Dominic Calvert Lewin (£7.6m), Lucas Digne (£6.0) and James Rodriguez (£7.7m) are among Toffees stars to return from injury ahead of a kind run of games.

Ted’s already tripled up on Carlo Ancelotti’s troops and Joe and Seb are keen to invest too.

A key factor in Ted’s bold move has been his analysis from his statistical graphs over recent matches. Armed with a quintet of graphical delights he takes the Scoutcast team through his latest thoughts on chance creation to clean sheet probability.

His charts also help him to pick a differential, following some recent successes for the show, thanks to West Ham and Manchester City’s low owned gems.

Seb has some intriguing thoughts on attacking defenders, especially with new management and tactics at Chelsea.

Meanwhile, the crew reveal their transfers and fresh captaincy thoughts ahead Gameweek 21 as well as consider the latest high-fliers on the fixture ticker.

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  1. Warby84
    • 10 Years
    5 years, 5 months ago

    Martinez
    Trent Robertson Dias Cancelo
    Fernandes Salah Gundogan(c)
    Richarlison Antonio DCL

    De Gea Soucek Coufal Smith-Rowe

    Gtg??

    Taken a couple of hits to get this, I’ll be laughing next week with the plum fixtures

    1. Stormbringer22
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 5 months ago

      GTG. Power defence that.

    2. The 12th Man
      • 12 Years
      5 years, 5 months ago

      Hope Uniteds,Pools and Evertons games go ahead for you. Imagine that!
      Very rare of course.
      Seriously though it looks strong. Nice squad.

      1. Warby84
        • 10 Years
        5 years, 5 months ago

        Thanks

    3. jammie26
      • 5 Years
      5 years, 5 months ago

      Not sure about the double Liverpool defence or the double Everton attack.

  2. Shark Team
    • 8 Years
    5 years, 5 months ago

    Anyone else who has to sell Soucek to buy Maddison/Barnes/Rodriguez ?

    1. Slitherene
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 5 months ago

      Will probably sell him to get Zaha

    2. Eleven Hag
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 5 months ago

      Ya am doing Soucek to Barnes

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

      Thinking of selling for Gundo.
      Also thinking of captaining Barnes this week

    4. Vlekz
      5 years, 5 months ago

      I am still not sure if soucek to Barnes is worth -4. But for free looks like a good move

    5. DannyDrinkVodka
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 5 months ago

      Selling Soucek for Sterling(c)

  3. Pat Bonner
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    5 years, 5 months ago

    Morning all. So much cash to play with now Kane is injured. Tempted by another hit but what do you prefer:

    A soucek and Bamford to mane and DCL (-4)
    B Brewster to DCL

    Team is currently
    Martinez
    Cancelo Dias Dallas
    Salah son Bruno Gündogan soucek
    Bamford Antonio

    Steer Mitchell coufal Brewster

    1. Karan_G14
      • 10 Years
      5 years, 5 months ago

      B and bench Soucek

      1. Pat Bonner
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 15 Years
        5 years, 5 months ago

        Cheers, that was my original plan

  4. Atimis
    • 9 Years
    5 years, 5 months ago

    Who would you play from Bamford and Adams ?

    Just don't wanna take -8...

    1. marcos11
      • 5 Years
      5 years, 5 months ago

      Bamford

  5. Slitherene
    • 8 Years
    5 years, 5 months ago

    Keep which pair?

    A) Soucek + Holding
    B) Saka + Coufal

    1. marcos11
      • 5 Years
      5 years, 5 months ago

      B

    2. Sho-kun
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 5 months ago

      B

  6. marcos11
    • 5 Years
    5 years, 5 months ago

    Which of these options?
    a) Rashford
    b) Gundogan

    a) Watkins
    b) DCL

    1. Seamy
      • 14 Years
      5 years, 5 months ago

      Double B

      1. marcos11
        • 5 Years
        5 years, 5 months ago

        Edging towards this, extra budget is making me question myself

    2. antis0cial
      • 10 Years
      5 years, 5 months ago

      BB

  7. Hig1990
    • 8 Years
    5 years, 5 months ago

    Thoughts on these moves?

    Kane, Foden & Robbo > DCL, Sterling (C) & Digne -4

    1. Dion D's Solo Shower
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 5 months ago

      Wouldn't transfer Robbo out for a hit just before they face West Ham & Brighton.
      Just the first 2 will do

  8. Karan_G14
    • 10 Years
    5 years, 5 months ago

    Martinez
    Robbo Cancelo Dias
    Salah Bruno Grealish Gündo Raphinha
    Antonio Bamford

    (Steer Cresswell Mitchell Brewster)

    A) Raphinha & Bamford ➡️ Son & DCL -4
    B) Raphinha ➡️ Son
    C) Raphinha ➡️ Mane
    D) Bamford ➡️ DCL

    Quite tempted by A honestly
    Seems like a good time to jump off Leeds attackers
    Thoughts?

    1. Eleven Hag
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 5 months ago

      Son without Kane can wait until the WBA imo

      1. Karan_G14
        • 10 Years
        5 years, 5 months ago

        Im not sure why people think Son wont do well without Kane.
        Historically he has always done well playing upfront without Kane and he will be on pens too.
        45 mins against Pool is too small a sample size to judge Son without Kane.

        1. Stormbringer22
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 6 Years
          5 years, 5 months ago

          Agree with this. Last season Son was arguably better when Kane was injured. This season, all we have for reference is 45 mins against one of the better defences in the league. Still on the fence whether to bring Son in myself.

        2. Pat Bonner
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 15 Years
          5 years, 5 months ago

          Totally agree with this. Sure on here in the past it was son is only good without Kane! Then after 45mins against Liverpool it’s son is useless without Kane

        3. Maximus Bonimus Pointimus
          • 16 Years
          5 years, 5 months ago

          Yep - Crellin has actually done the math on it:

          Son without Kane (19/20) vs Son (20/21):

          Mins - 529 vs 1619
          Goals per 90 - 0.68 vs 0.67
          Assists/90 - 0.17 vs 0.33
          xG/90 - 0.59 vs 0.35
          xA/90 - 0.08 vs 0.12
          Pen area touches/90 - 5.4 vs 3.6
          Attempts/90 - 3.9 vs 2.0
          Shots in box/90 - 3.1 vs 1.4
          Shots on target/90 - 2.0 vs 1.1

          Being on penalties is straight away a massive plus for Son, he'll also be their pretty much undisputed goal threat while HK is on the treatment table

          1. Karan_G14
            • 10 Years
            5 years, 5 months ago

            Yes I saw this nicely put together by him.

            Last season he was getting a goal/assist every 90 mins without Kane for 1619 mins looks very promising.

    2. Stormbringer22
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 5 months ago

      I like that. DCL is now a priority to bring in for me due to Kane's injury. Still undecided whether to bring Son in for a hit too. Based on this, I would say A looks very nice

      1. Karan_G14
        • 10 Years
        5 years, 5 months ago

        Cheers mate!

    3. Pat Bonner
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      5 years, 5 months ago

      A or D for me

      1. Karan_G14
        • 10 Years
        5 years, 5 months ago

        Yes those two are the options I like the most. Cheers!

  9. Dr. Conundrum Caveat
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    5 years, 5 months ago

    Have Barnes-Son-Fernandes-Salah-Rashford

    Want to bring in Gundo this week. What do you suggest?

    1. Vlekz
      5 years, 5 months ago

      If you badly want him. Rashford is the the only option

      1. Dr. Conundrum Caveat
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        5 years, 5 months ago

        I'ts for free. Yeah, thinking Rashford as well, but could be punished...

        1. Vlekz
          5 years, 5 months ago

          I wouldn't do it.

          1. Dr. Conundrum Caveat
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 11 Years
            5 years, 5 months ago

            Thanks

  10. Seamy
    • 14 Years
    5 years, 5 months ago

    Is Soucek -> Gundogan (-4) a silly move?

    1. marcos11
      • 5 Years
      5 years, 5 months ago

      Wouldnt say so, no.

  11. Scapegoat Salah
    • 9 Years
    5 years, 5 months ago

    We likely to get news on Kane today? Got this feeling he only misses one game....maybe none

    1. Karan_G14
      • 10 Years
      5 years, 5 months ago

      Nope no Spurs presser today.

      1. Scapegoat Salah
        • 9 Years
        5 years, 5 months ago

        Hmm we not going to find out any news then

        1. Karan_G14
          • 10 Years
          5 years, 5 months ago

          Id love it if he plays on Monday and everyone has sold him.

          1. Scapegoat Salah
            • 9 Years
            5 years, 5 months ago

            Me too, will make me feel better about Son against United lol

    2. Stormbringer22
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 5 months ago

      All we can hope for is some twitter rumours.

    3. Weak Become Heros
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 5 months ago

      He has a history with bad ankles doesnt he. I think he’ll miss a couple of weeks but just guessing of course.

    4. Party time
      5 years, 5 months ago

      3-4 weeks

  12. Stormbringer22
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 6 Years
    5 years, 5 months ago

    Anyone looking to bring Raz in and possibly captain him as well?

    1. Weak Become Heros
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 5 months ago

      No, already have 3 City.

    2. Pat Bonner
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      5 years, 5 months ago

      If I didn’t already have 3 city. I think he’s probably the best captain this week

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

      I'm doing it....selling Soucek.......must admit I'm tilting a bit after benching Soucek and transferring out TAA instead of Robbo this week

      1. Stormbringer22
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 6 Years
        5 years, 5 months ago

        Yeah, understandable. I had Soucek in my starting 11 and I am also looking to make the Soucek > Raz -4 move. Nice parting gift from Soucek for me.

  13. _Gunner
    • 11 Years
    5 years, 5 months ago

    Kane + Bissouma > DCL + Gundogan for free

    And bench Bamford

    Good Moves?

    1. The 12th Man
      • 12 Years
      5 years, 5 months ago

      Definitely.

      1. _Gunner
        • 11 Years
        5 years, 5 months ago

        Thanks

    2. Weak Become Heros
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 5 months ago

      Delightful.

      1. _Gunner
        • 11 Years
        5 years, 5 months ago

        Cheers mate

        Hope it pays off

    3. LC1
      • 11 Years
      5 years, 5 months ago

      The same two moves that I am making for a -4!

      Good luck!

      1. _Gunner
        • 11 Years
        5 years, 5 months ago

        Thanks

        Good luck to you too

  14. Weak Become Heros
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 7 Years
    5 years, 5 months ago

    Play Johnstone or Martinez this week? I know WBA are pony but I fancy them to keep out a limp Fulham side, can see 0-0.

    1. The 12th Man
      • 12 Years
      5 years, 5 months ago

      Up to you. I’m playing Martinez every week regardless of fixture. Johnstone stays routed to my bench.

    2. Pat Bonner
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      5 years, 5 months ago

      Martinez

    3. jomikijiq
      • 10 Years
      5 years, 5 months ago

      Johnstone

      I'm playing Areola over Martinez too

  15. Mr. O'Connell
    • 14 Years
    5 years, 5 months ago

    The last 3 weeks I will have sold, bought and sold Harry Kane for a hit. I feel this clip summarises the experience perfectly:

    https://youtu.be/2hshkdneE8o

    1. The 12th Man
      • 12 Years
      5 years, 5 months ago

      I did similar with Son earlier in the season.

    2. Stormbringer22
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 5 months ago

      That was me and KDB

  16. Vlekz
    5 years, 5 months ago

    Should I get in chilwell or digne?(will WC in 25)

    1. Stormbringer22
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 5 months ago

      Digne definitely

    2. The 12th Man
      • 12 Years
      5 years, 5 months ago

      I’m considering Chilwell > Digne.

      Digne. Chilwell might not start now. Give Chelsea a few weeks. Digne has 2 extra games as well.

    3. Weeb Kakashi
      • 10 Years
      5 years, 5 months ago

      Chilwell is the better option. Better fixtures too.

  17. Feed tha Sheep
    • 13 Years
    5 years, 5 months ago

    Are any of these worth a -4? (Will play Adams if not)

    A. Adams > Watkins/Antonio
    B. Anguissa > Son/Grealish
    C. Any other mid or striker up to 10 (have salah Bruno gund DCL)

    1. Pat Bonner
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      5 years, 5 months ago

      B with son

    2. Karan_G14
      • 10 Years
      5 years, 5 months ago

      B with either of those two is good imo.

  18. Sloane426
    • 6 Years
    5 years, 5 months ago

    Any of these worth a -4?
    (A) Raphina > Son
    (B) Kane > DCL
    (C) Start Soucek, no hits.

    1. Karan_G14
      • 10 Years
      5 years, 5 months ago

      I think both are personally.

  19. Konstaapeli
    • 9 Years
    5 years, 5 months ago

    Which one?

    A) Son
    B) Grealish

    1. jomikijiq
      • 10 Years
      5 years, 5 months ago

      A

  20. Sid07
    • 12 Years
    5 years, 5 months ago

    Would you ditch any of below for gundo
    1) soucek
    2) son
    3) grealish

    1. Karan_G14
      • 10 Years
      5 years, 5 months ago

      1

      Wouldn't even consider benching 2 or 3 mate.

    2. jomikijiq
      • 10 Years
      5 years, 5 months ago

      1

  21. Shark Team
    • 8 Years
    5 years, 5 months ago

    Is Chilwell gonna keep starting? Cause I have Coufal 1st sub so maybe a hit is worth for TAA or Digne?

    1. antis0cial
      • 10 Years
      5 years, 5 months ago

      New manager so hard to say but I would expect him to start most games.

      1. Dion D's Solo Shower
        • 8 Years
        5 years, 5 months ago

        Yes, they payed big money for him, he's done well so far and Emerson is not really an option.
        He'll start

  22. WVA
    • 9 Years
    5 years, 5 months ago

    Cancelo alone cause me to drop 12k in rank and lose my cup match so I've brought him in for Holding, G2G? Billions in the bank,

    Martinez
    Cancelo Stones Dallas
    Salah Bruno Son Grealish Gundogan
    Bamford Antonio
    Johnstone KWP Coufal Brewster

    1. Tonyawesome69
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 5 months ago

      GTG

  23. Ron_Swanson
    • 15 Years
    5 years, 5 months ago

    Kane, Rashford, Rowe Smith to Salah, Gundogan and Ings for -8?

    1. Konstaapeli
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 5 months ago

      Nope.

    2. Weeb Kakashi
      • 10 Years
      5 years, 5 months ago

      Yes. Its a -8 but it has a good Upside to it.

    3. Tonyawesome69
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 5 months ago

      Not for me

  24. DannyDrinkVodka
    • 6 Years
    5 years, 5 months ago

    TAA is about to go on a monster run, isn't he.......

    1. Dion D's Solo Shower
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 5 months ago

      Antonio to spoil that this GW

    2. GENERATION X
      • 12 Years
      5 years, 5 months ago

      I wont be hanging around to find out.

  25. diesel001
    • 9 Years
    5 years, 5 months ago

    Somehow I am into the latest round of the FPL Cup. Anyone else still in it?

  26. Dion D's Solo Shower
    • 8 Years
    5 years, 5 months ago

    Team for this week G2G? Need help with a few decisions though!

    Martinez
    Stones - Dias - Coufal*
    Sterling (C) - Bruno - Barnes - Son - Smith Rowe *
    Antonio - DCL

    Bench: Bamford * - Mitchell - Shaw

    Should I do:
    A) Coufal --> Digne/Chilwell (-4)
    B) Smith Rowe --> Rodriguez/Zaha
    C) Just play Shaw for Coufal & Bamford for Smith Rowe and avoid the hit

    Cheers!

    1. Karan_G14
      • 10 Years
      5 years, 5 months ago

      B with Grealish?

      1. Dion D's Solo Shower
        • 8 Years
        5 years, 5 months ago

        Hmm hadn't considered him for some reason.
        Think he'll do well against Southampton compared to JRod vs. Newcastle and Zaha vs Wolves?

        1. Karan_G14
          • 10 Years
          5 years, 5 months ago

          I think he is a good long term option. Way more consistent that Zaha or J.Rod

    2. antis0cial
      • 10 Years
      5 years, 5 months ago

      C

  27. Sz21
    • 14 Years
    5 years, 5 months ago

    1. Soucek -> Grealish. (-4).
    2. Dallas-> Digne. (-4).
    3. Leave as is or another move.

    Martinez.
    Robbo, Stones, Cancelo.
    Salah, Son, Gundogan, Fernandes, Soucek.
    Antonio, DCL.
    Forster, Dallas, Brewster, Ferguson.
    0ft, 4.7m ITB.
    WC, BB left- Prob 25 and 26 for these.

    1. Karan_G14
      • 10 Years
      5 years, 5 months ago

      3

  28. Slitherene
    • 8 Years
    5 years, 5 months ago

    Can't think of a transfer, best to save FT?

    Martinez ¦ Forster
    Cancelo Maguire Coufal
    Bruno Rashford Barnes Saka
    Jesus Ings Wilson
    ¦ Soucek Holding Lascelles

    1 FT, 7.2 ITB

    1. Karan_G14
      • 10 Years
      5 years, 5 months ago

      I would sell Jesus or Wilson for DCL.

    2. jomikijiq
      • 10 Years
      5 years, 5 months ago

      There are so many obvious ones

      Salah, Son, Gundo, DCL to choose from

    3. The Mighty Whites
      • 11 Years
      5 years, 5 months ago

      I would, unless Rashford to Gundogan?

    4. Slitherene
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 5 months ago

      Would it be okay to bench Saka?

      1. ppv
        • 15 Years
        5 years, 5 months ago

        Bench Wilson

    5. Im New Here
      • 5 Years
      5 years, 5 months ago

      Barnes -> Gundo?

  29. The Mighty Whites
    • 11 Years
    5 years, 5 months ago

    1FT, 3.4 ITB, thoughts?

    Martinez, Johnstone

    Cancelo, Dias, Dallas, Coufal, Mitchell

    Salah, Fernandes, Son, Raphinha, Anguissa

    Kane, Bamford, Antonio

    Kane to DCL seems the obvious move, would you do Raphinha to Gundogan for a -4?

    1. Karan_G14
      • 10 Years
      5 years, 5 months ago

      Yes I probably would.

  30. Fernando Torres
    • 14 Years
    5 years, 5 months ago

    Ings or DCL?