Scout Squad

The Scout Squad’s best FPL players for Gameweek 31

The Scout Squad panel are back to champion the stand-out picks for Gameweek 31.

For those new to this feature, Fantasy Football Scout editor David, deputy editor Neale, video content manager Andy and Pro Pundit Tom each put forward an 18-man long-list of players and explain their notable inclusions and omissions below.

The assets listed will then be narrowed down to a squad of 15 (with the starting XI not exceeding a total cost of £83.0m) for the weekly Scout Picks selection ahead of the FPL deadline at 18:30 GMT on Friday.

In each writer’s squad, 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 also 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.

DavidNealeTomAndy
GKEdouard MendyNick PopeEdersonNick Pope
Bernd LenoBerno LenoEdouard MendyEdouard Mendy
Robert SánchezAlphonse AreolaBernd LenoBernd Leno
DFTrent Alexander-ArnoldTrent Alexander-ArnoldTrent Alexander-ArnoldTrent Alexander-Arnold
César AzpilicuetaMarcos AlonsoCésar AzpilicuetaMarcos Alonso
Luke ShawAymeric LaporteJoão CanceloCesar Azpilicueta
Matthew LowtonKurt ZoumaRob HoldingJoão Cancelo
Lucas DigneCedric SoaresMatthew LowtonRob Holding
MFMohamed SalahRaheem SterlingMohamed SalahMohamed Salah
Raheem SterlingDiogo JotaRaheem SterlingRaheem Sterling
Bruno FernandesBukayo SakaBruno FernandesPierre-Emerick Aubameyang
Diogo JotaLeandro TrossardDiogo JotaDiogo Jota
Mason MountRaphinhaBukayo SakaPedro Neto
FWChris WoodHarry KaneHarry KaneGabriel Jesus
Harry KaneKelechi IheanachoDanny IngsChris Wood
Matej VydraChris WoodJamie VardyDanny Ings
Danny WelbeckRicharlisonChris WoodHarry Kane
Kelechi IheanachoMbaye DiagneDanny WelbeckJamie Vardy

Most popular picks: Bernd Leno, Trent Alexander-Arnold, Raheem Sterling, Diogo Jota, Chris Wood, Harry Kane (four), Edouard Mendy, Cesar Azpilicueta, Mohamed Salah (three)

DAVID SAID

I personally think Chelsea’s 5-2 defeat to West Bromwich Albion was a blot on an otherwise impressive defensive copybook under Thomas Tuchel, so I have no qualms in selecting three of their players this week, including Edouard Mendy and César Azpilicueta. Over the last six matches, the Blues remain the Premier League’s best team for expected goals conceded (xGC) and, on Saturday, they face a Crystal Palace side who have registered the second-fewest shots on target during the same period.

Meanwhile, Trent Alexander-Arnold appears to be on the way back into fashion based on his recent performances. Over the last six matches, no FPL defender has played more key passes, created more big chances or recorded a higher score for expected goal involvement (xGI).

Luke Shaw is a close second on the key pass metric over the same period, while Lucas Digne ranks third. Ahead of facing a porous Newcastle outfit, Burnley right-back Matthew Lowton is joint-top with Alexander-Arnold for most big chances among defenders over the last six.

During that same period, Mohamed Salah is best among all midfielders for expected goals non-penalty (xG non-pen), which is particularly ominous considering he also takes Liverpool’s spot-kicks. I have doubled up with his colleague Diogo Jota, who always appears dangerous whether or not he starts matches for the Reds.

Selecting a Manchester City asset for Gameweek 31 was made harder by Pep Guardiola’s most recent Champions League line-up. I would love to have included Kevin De Bruyne considering his potential to expose Leeds from set pieces but I am concerned about his game-time now.

Raheem Sterling was an unused substitute against Borussia Dortmund and has started none of the last three Premier League matches. In any other team, that would be seen as cause to overlook such an expensive player, but it does suggest the England international starts against Leeds, probably on the left-hand side of a front three. Over their last six, Marcelo Bielsa’s men have conceded 20 chances down their right flank, which is more than they have allowed from the left and middle zones.

Chris Wood and Matej Vydra are two of my favourite forwards for Gameweek 31. The former has netted in each of his last three matches, while Vydra has two goals and one assist in his last four. This week, they face a Newcastle defence that has conceded at least two goals in nine of their last 13 Premier League matches.

Danny Welbeck has returned in each of his last three appearances and over the last six matches, is fourth-best in the entire Premier League for minutes per xGI.

NEALE SAID

As one of the few Manchester City players who hasn’t started a competitive match since the international break, Raheem Sterling looks well positioned for a run-out against Leeds this weekend. That’s half the battle with Pep Guardiola’s side: we know there’ll probably be a haul or two in the offing in any given Gameweek, it’s just attempting to second-guess who will be taking to the field on a week-to-week basis.

It’s not just the likelihood of starts that’s in Sterling’s favour, however, as he racked up an impressive 17 penalty box touches, five goal attempts and five key passes when these two sides met in the very open reverse fixture.

Raphinha is also included for Saturday’s game, as the City back four (or five) may well be disrupted again with one eye on next Wednesday’s return match against Borussia Dortmund. Ruben Dias never looks as settled when he’s alongside Aymeric Laporte as when he’s paired with John Stones, while I relish the prospect of Leeds’ chance-creating, trigger-happy Brazilian coming up against Benjamin Mendy (who was admittedly pretty good at Leicester) down the City left.

Just to cover all bases, I’ve actually plumped for Laporte as one of my defensive selections – although this is as much to do with his dormant goal threat and Leeds’ chronic inability to defend set plays as it is faith in City’s backline, who have conceded in each of their last four home league games.

Newcastle are another side who have a weakness in the air, which should be music to the ears of Chris Wood. I think the Magpies’ clash with Burnley will be more open than many are expecting, as Steve Bruce looks to be throwing caution to the wind (note their impressive expected goals tally of 4.03 against Spurs). With the typically profligate Joelinton up top and Callum Wilson still a doubt, the chances may not be converted into goals – and so Nick Pope could turn in one of his multi-save specials that have been in short supply of late.

I also think there could be goals at Brighton, with Everton potentially vulnerable through their injury-hit core.

Albion have been impressive from a defensive perspective of late but the Toffees’ away record is equally positive, with six wins arriving in their last eight on the road. Only an inspired Vicente Guaita stood between Richarlison and FPL attacking returns on Monday night, while no FPL asset has had more shots in the box than the Brazilian in their last six matches.

Mikel Arteta’s team selection on Thursday will likely dictate which Arsenal players make their way into the Scout Picks on the following day but after an injury-enforced three-week breather, Bukayo Saka will be champing at the bit for game-time. No Arsenal player has had more shots than the young winger in their last six appearances, while Sheffield United have the second-worst record for conceding chances from their left flank when filtered by the same criteria – let’s just hope that the versatile Saka isn’t covering for the injured Kieran Tierney at full-back.

TOM SAID…

Ederson and João Cancelo are my picks from the Manchester City defence in Gameweek 31. Predicting Pep Guardiola’s line-up is never usually a good idea but the goalkeeper should be nailed-on to start, while Cancelo’s rest last weekend means he could feature at right-back. Further forward, I’m not convinced anyone from Tuesday’s starting XI is safe, which leads me to Raheem Sterling, who makes the cut based on his recent breathers.

We could see a bit of rotation at Liverpool, too, but I’m not convinced there will be wholesale changes. Jürgen Klopp’s side are still in the hunt to qualify for the Champions League and a win against Aston Villa could see them move into fourth position before the sides around them play. Trent Alexander-Arnold and Mohamed Salah are my top picks in their respective categories, while budget option Diogo Jota is getting hard to ignore. 

Meanwhile, Arsenal look a good team for bargain hunting this week. Despite a poor showing against Liverpool last time out, their form since Boxing Day has generally been good, with the Gunners winning eight and drawing four of their last 16 Premier League games, I’ve selected Bernd Leno, Rob Holding and Bukayo Saka, but their inclusion may well hinge on how many minutes they are afforded in the Europa League on Thursday. Calum Chambers and Martin Ødegaard are equally good alternatives if rotation does become a concern, though.

Elsewhere, Chelsea duo Edouard Mendy and César Azpilicueta, plus heavy-hitters Bruno Fernandes and Harry Kane, are obviously decent options this week, so I’ll dedicate a bit more time to some of my other picks.

Burnley have been very un-Burnley like in recent matches. They have been much more creative and attacking, and take on a poor Newcastle United side on Sunday. Chris Wood has three goals in as many run-outs, while Matthew Lowton ranks joint-fifth amongst all defenders for chances created over the last six Gameweeks.

I’m also backing Danny Ings, who gets another call-up following his inclusion in Gameweek 30. Just by having him and Theo Walcott back in the starting XI last weekend, Southampton looked like a different team. It’s hard to imagine West Bromwich Albion keeping him quiet, especially as they will have to commit bodies forward in an attempt to avoid relegation.

The squad is completed by forwards Jamie Vardy and Danny Welbeck.

ANDY SAID

I did consider putting Leandro Trossard ahead of Pedro Neto in this squad but looking at recent matches, Neto is ahead across the board with six shots in the box (versus two) and eight chances created (versus three). I’m still not sure how Trossard managed two double-digit hauls recently. Fulham have conceded 5.82 expected goals (xG) in that same time period, and I don’t think they’re as watertight as many others do. 

Even with Matej Vydra starting the last six matches, I can’t put him in as my budget option ahead of Chris Wood given that the latter is absolutely nailed and on penalties. He’s also had 13 shots in his last half-dozen appearances, compared to 10 for Vydra. The Czech international is a great Wildcard enabler, but not someone I’d choose over the tried-and-tested Wood.

You could probably make a very good case to include Kelechi Iheanacho over Jamie Vardy. Over the last six matches, there isn’t much that the latter wins out on. Iheanacho has had six more shots and three more efforts in the box, he’s created four more opportunities and he’s had four more big chances – all of that in 71 fewer minutes. Vardy, however, comes with guaranteed starts and penalties, so I can’t overlook him in this case.

Only an idiot would continue to try and second-guess Pep Guardiola, and that’s exactly what I keep on doing. With another important Champions League tie to come next week, there’s going to be more rotation against Leeds, which feels like a fixture we can’t ignore. With João Cancelo missing the Leicester game, and both Gabriel Jesus and Raheem Sterling sitting out the first leg against Borussia Dortmund, they are surely near the top of the list when it comes to a start against the Whites. I can’t believe the reverse fixture ended 1-1 and feel this will be one of the highest-scoring games of the week, with whoever features in with a shout of a big FPL points total.

612 Comments Post a Comment
  1. Iceball
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    2 years, 11 months ago

    Mendy
    Dias Alonso Digne
    Bruno Gundo Jota (C) Raphinha Lingard
    Kane (V) DCL
    Meslier Bamford Coufal Veltman
    A) GTG
    B) WC

    1. Boxwoods
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 11 months ago

      Easy save.

  2. neonmoth
    • 6 Years
    2 years, 11 months ago

    Hey up everyone, advice on my WC team if you don't mind:

    Mendy / Martinez

    Rudiger / Shaw / Dias / TAA / Stones

    Gundo / Bruno / Lingard / Son / Jota

    Kane / Nacho / Wood

    Any thoughts? Think I have good cover, can switch Bruno to Salah if he picks up for the run in over decent fixtures. Should I switch Stones out for Dunk to give more money to make that move? Any thoughts are appreciated.

    1. Boxwoods
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 11 months ago

      Team is arguably TOO balanced. Benching headaches at every position. I would downgrade a keeper and a forward, minimum. Maybe a defender as well, especially if by doing that you can stretch Gundo to Salah now. Wouldn’t lose Bruno.

      1. neonmoth
        • 6 Years
        2 years, 11 months ago

        Aye, understood - thanks very much and good luck to you for the run in.

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

    on wildcard
    who to choose for GK

    A) johnstone
    B) sanchez

    1. Lionel Ronaldo
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 11 months ago

      Neither, really. Johnson if you have to, racks up save points.

      1. Lionel Ronaldo
        • 8 Years
        2 years, 11 months ago

        Johnstone*

  4. b91jh
    • 6 Years
    2 years, 11 months ago

    On WC...

    A) Cresswell+Rudiger
    B) Alonso+Coufal/Dawson

    1. b91jh
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 11 months ago

      Sorry. Should be

      A) Castagne+Cresswell+Rudiger
      B) Castagne+Coufal+Alonso
      C) Fofana+Cresswell+Alonso

    2. Nate(U)dog(ie)
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 11 months ago

      I'd be a little wary of West Ham defence right now, Rice out for around a month and when Noble's been in the team they tend to concede a few. Cresswell is also likely a CB now with Masuaku back.

      1. b91jh
        • 6 Years
        2 years, 11 months ago

        Agree with the Rice argument.

        But Cresswell plays as an overlapping CB in a 3 and still on set pieces.

        1. Gazwaz80
          • 4 Years
          2 years, 11 months ago

          And corners, in fact, there’s only penalties he’s not on....

          1. b91jh
            • 6 Years
            2 years, 11 months ago

            He may actually take penalties if Noble isn't here lol. Rice and Antonio out, Jesse missed the previous one.

        2. Nate(U)dog(ie)
          • 3 Years
          2 years, 11 months ago

          Good point, I guess I'll see how they looks defensively against Leicester and decide whether to keep him or not later on, too many fires to put out right now!

          1. Gazwaz80
            • 4 Years
            2 years, 11 months ago

            He’s in my team until the end of the season from next week...

  5. Freund88
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 11 months ago

    100th WC draft here...any thoughts?

    Martinez Forster
    TAA Azpi Shaw Reguilon Coady
    Bruno Jota Mount Maddison JLingz
    Kane Wood FSilva

    2.4 ITB...possibly for Son but want to see how Spurs look

    1. STONEROSES
      • 10 Years
      2 years, 11 months ago

      Good but maybe overspent in Def. Think u might want to upgrade either wood or F Silva upfront

    2. MARVELLUS
      • 14 Years
      2 years, 11 months ago

      Too much of a benching headache I think.

    3. Biggsy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 11 months ago

      I like the Fabio Silva punt. Could be shrewd

    4. Pukki Blinders
      • 4 Years
      2 years, 11 months ago

      Hope you enjoy Fabio Silva’s 1 pointers every week

    5. Hangman Page
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 11 months ago

      I preferred draft 92.

    6. Lionel Ronaldo
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 11 months ago

      5-4-1 or something? 😛

  6. McSauce
    • 14 Years
    2 years, 11 months ago

    Thinking about one of the following?

    A) Bruno --> Salah (Captain Salah)
    B) Son --> Salah (Captain Salah & Reverse it next week for DGW)
    C) Bamford --> Vardy
    D) Martinez --> Mendy
    E) Veltman --> Rudiger

  7. Babit1967
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 11 months ago

    Anyone with fh but no wc left and when are you using ur chips?

    Was planning on fh 33 but might just manage and bench Kane, son and Dias and use it for the double instead

    1. Steve The Spud
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 4 Years
      2 years, 11 months ago

      yes, planning 33 if spurs can show form, if not I'll manage it and use it at the best opportunity during the rest of the season, maybe on villa Everton double seeing as I don't have any atm

      so it's a wait and see for me

    2. Kabayan
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 11 months ago

      Plan to use it on dgw

    3. Nate(U)dog(ie)
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 11 months ago

      I'm stuck on this. Going to see what I can muster up for BGW33 without it and if I think it's good enough I'll save for the DGW

      1. footballcandy
        • 7 Years
        2 years, 11 months ago

        WC 31
        BB 32
        FH 33 (probably)
        TC in any last double GW

  8. STONEROSES
    • 10 Years
    2 years, 11 months ago

    Last 3 spots on WC, which is better:

    A. Son*, Shaw, Holding
    B. Moura*, Reguilion*, Dias

    *has Double GW32

    1. McSauce
      • 14 Years
      2 years, 11 months ago

      A) Without Question

      1. STONEROSES
        • 10 Years
        2 years, 11 months ago

        Because of the explosiveness of Son?

        1. McSauce
          • 14 Years
          2 years, 11 months ago

          ye DGW Attacker

          1. STONEROSES
            • 10 Years
            2 years, 11 months ago

            Cheers

    2. MARVELLUS
      • 14 Years
      2 years, 11 months ago

      A

    3. Lionel Ronaldo
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 11 months ago

      (B) screams "nope"

  9. Bobby Digital
    • 6 Years
    2 years, 11 months ago

    Agueeroo? Jesus? or Vardy?

    1. McSauce
      • 14 Years
      2 years, 11 months ago

      Vardy

      1. Bobby Digital
        • 6 Years
        2 years, 11 months ago

        Not Aguero for one last huurraahh?

    2. J to the T
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 11 months ago

      Considering Aguero (C) on the wildcard.

      Am I mad?

  10. DonBenzema
    • 3 Years
    2 years, 11 months ago

    Feels weird as a Real Madrid fan to be joining the Liverpool bandwagon after Tuesdays game but here I am...
    Which of these moves would you make ahead of the deadline?

    A) Watkins -> Iheanacho
    B) Struijk or Targett (which one?) -> Phillips
    C) KDB -> Salah (already own Jota)
    D) More than one option which would require a hit (which ones?)

    Your input would be greatly appreciated

    1. STONEROSES
      • 10 Years
      2 years, 11 months ago

      But if anything Isn’t any ire you may have towards Liv further diluted by Real’s win?

      Maybe struijk for phillips

    2. Paul Psychic Octopus
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      2 years, 11 months ago

      Strange what has happened to Liverpool and Tuesday's performance was poor. Domestically though, they've upped their game. If they exit the CL as many now expect, their focus and drive on the PL will increase.

      Have to get Salah, or Mane for more of a differential.

  11. OptimusBlack
    • 10 Years
    2 years, 11 months ago

    Which is the best ??
    A - Play Antonio
    B- Play Gundo
    C- Antonio > DCL
    D- Antonio > Iheanacho
    E- Antonio > Wood
    C D E Cost -4 pts

    1. SmasherLagru
      • 4 Years
      2 years, 11 months ago

      D

    2. No Kane No Gain
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 11 months ago

      B

    3. Lionel Ronaldo
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 11 months ago

      Do you absolutely have to do one? If you don't A. Otherwise D or even E.

  12. BOATIES FC
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 5 Years
    2 years, 11 months ago

    Mendy Forster
    TAA Dias Shaw Coady Amartey
    Salah Bruno Son Jota Lingard
    Kane Ianeacho Brewster

    My wildcard as it stands. look OK? pretty template I guess

    1. FPL ZB
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 11 months ago

      Very similar to mine although gone Sterling over Salah for this week. Pretty template indeed. Considered Alonso/Rudi over Shaw?

      1. BOATIES FC
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 5 Years
        2 years, 11 months ago

        Considering Rudiger over Shaw but leaning Shaw for naildness plus i have Mendy

  13. George James
    • 9 Years
    2 years, 11 months ago

    DCL + Raphina >> Nacho + Sterling (c) -4

    Worth it?

    1. Pep bites Kun
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 11 months ago

      I'd keep DCL v Brighton for this week

  14. L S P
    • 8 Years
    2 years, 11 months ago

    FourFourTwo used to have a nice feature where they spotlighted some interesting facts and stats regarding form and/or specific matchups in their GW previews. They stopped doing it a while ago, does anyone know if there's any other site that offers this kind of thing?

  15. FPL ZB
    • Has Moderation Rights
    • 6 Years
    2 years, 11 months ago

    Anyone going for the Mendy/Alonso double? Thinking Chilwell gets UCL and MCI cup game so Alonso gets some minutes - plus if he’s benched then Mendy still covers

    1. Pukki Blinders
      • 4 Years
      2 years, 11 months ago

      Chilwell coming off a goal, Alonso coming off an absolute horror show who was partly responsible for the 5-2 v WBA. Not a game I want to play

    2. Nate(U)dog(ie)
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 11 months ago

      I think Chilwell will play, can't see Tuchel wanting Alonso up against Zaha or Eze on that wing. Alonso does normally play against teams that sit in deep though so hard to know

    3. Lionel Ronaldo
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 11 months ago

      At this point Tuchel is playing the Pep Roulette. Anyone other than Mendy looks like trouble.

    4. Pep bites Kun
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 11 months ago

      Not for me - lot's of wheels within shaky wheel scenarios

  16. Weeb Kakashi
    • 8 Years
    2 years, 11 months ago

    I have Alonso. And i think he doesn't start.

    1. Paul Psychic Octopus
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      2 years, 11 months ago

      Assuming Chelsea get to the CL semis and face the likes of Mbappe, Vinicious, Haaland, they would be wise to get pace in their backline. That might exclude two of Azpilicueta, Alonso, Silva, and they play the League games until Chelsea win the CL final.

    2. Lionel Ronaldo
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 11 months ago

      Living the dangerous life

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

    Anyone playing WC this week and still have your bench boost? who are your bench players?

    Thoughts on this team

    Mendy (Forster)
    Dias Rudiger Coady (Coufal Phillips)
    Son Salah Bruno Lingard Jota
    Nacho Kane (Antonio)

    0.0m in the bank

    1. footballcandy
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 11 months ago

      Yes, me! Yours look OK, if you BB 32 I guess? Antonio is a doubt tho...

      My BB GW32;

      Lloris - Forster
      TAA - Rudi - Philips - Holding - Coufal
      Son - Maddison - Bruno - Lingard - Jota
      Ihenacho - Kane - Laca

      Will have Raz (c) GW31 and switch to Son for 32.

      No Salah means = Laca/Maddison
      With Salah means = No TAA and a 5-6 ish forward with bad fixture 32

  18. AppleDunk
    • 10 Years
    2 years, 11 months ago

    Which one is better?

    A) Soucek, Iheanacho
    B) Maddison, Vydra

    1. footballcandy
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 11 months ago

      B

  19. Pep bites Kun
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 11 months ago

    The stars are aligning for a BB this week. Would you?
    I should note that my bench has been plagued by injuries since I played my 2nd wc. Looking for the best opportunity to pull the trigger.

    Forster v wba
    Phillips(FT for Mitchell) v avl
    ESR v shu
    Bamford v City (Could be Nacho for -4)

    1. footballcandy
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 11 months ago

      Not a top notch BB for actual returns, but for a playing bench with some hope it looks OK 🙂

      1. Pep bites Kun
        • 7 Years
        2 years, 11 months ago

        I'll take that - don't see a better opportunity to play

        The biggest fly in the ointment, of many, is Bamford - I reckon his poor legs have been run off. Better to go with Iheanacho for the run-in & better fixtures or would you fancy Bam Bam man v Citeh?

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

    Anyone going for Sterling on a WC this week?

    1. DannyDrinkVodka
      • 4 Years
      2 years, 11 months ago

      0/

    2. footballcandy
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 11 months ago

      So close to doing it.. might as well!

      1. Gazwaz80
        • 4 Years
        2 years, 11 months ago

        I am 🙂

    3. Lionel Ronaldo
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 11 months ago

      I doubt Sterling himself would go for him on a WC 😛

  21. Oggle22
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 11 months ago

    Anyone else think jota is a trap will he get decent minutes on wildcard and this decision is annoying me

    1. Holmes
      • 10 Years
      2 years, 11 months ago

      What are your alternatives?

      You can drop Salah instead, he is more likely to be a trap.

    2. Paul Psychic Octopus
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      2 years, 11 months ago

      He's not a trap but he will share minutes with Firmino.

    3. Pukki Blinders
      • 4 Years
      2 years, 11 months ago

      If Jota is a trap then what’s Lingard

      1. Alisson WondHaaland
        • 8 Years
        2 years, 11 months ago

        Trap squared

    4. Biggsy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 11 months ago

      Liverpool have three first choice forwards. None are scoring regularly - Jota has as many goals since his return than Firmino, Mane and Salah have in their last 8 or so - all from Salah. With Liverpool still outside the CL places, you really think Klopp will drop Jota if he keeps scoring?

  22. Oooo Matron
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 11 months ago

    What do we think about Alonso?

    1. Holmes
      • 10 Years
      2 years, 11 months ago

      Fun pick, wouldn't expect much

    2. DannyDrinkVodka
      • 4 Years
      2 years, 11 months ago

      too much of a rotation risk, especially with the blank looming in GW33

  23. ⚔★Vibudh★⚔
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 11 months ago

    Which combo on WC
    A) Vardy+Phillips+Coufal
    B) Iheanacho+TAA+Fofana/Castagne

    Other defenders would be Rudiger,Shaw and Holding and I'll play 3 at the back most of the weeks...

    1. DannyDrinkVodka
      • 4 Years
      2 years, 11 months ago

      B, I've got the same back line w/Castagne

  24. Alisson WondHaaland
    • 8 Years
    2 years, 11 months ago

    I think I still have a grudge on Sterling from his -2 captaincy in GW 18

    I cant stand the sight of him in my team

    Is he really worth the one week punt on WC?

    1. Pukki Blinders
      • 4 Years
      2 years, 11 months ago

      No he’s not

    2. footballcandy
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 11 months ago

      Big decision. If chasing MLs etc, it might be the best chance to do exactly this.

    3. DannyDrinkVodka
      • 4 Years
      2 years, 11 months ago

      I think he is..........there is no one stand-out captaincy option this week......the luxury of using your wildcard is that you can take a punt like this, use it!

  25. Lionel Ronaldo
    • 8 Years
    2 years, 11 months ago

    Thoughts on Vydra as a cheap striker in a 3-4-3? Decent form, decent fixtures.

    1. footballcandy
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 11 months ago

      You're not the only one 🙂

    2. Pukki Blinders
      • 4 Years
      2 years, 11 months ago

      Transfer waiting to happen.

    3. Biggsy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 11 months ago

      Not in a 3-4-3. Maybe as third striker in 3-5-2

      1. Lionel Ronaldo
        • 8 Years
        2 years, 11 months ago

        I am poor, alas

  26. footballcandy
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 11 months ago

    BB GW32 looks good with this?

    Lloris - Forster
    TAA - Rudi - Philips - Holding - Coufal
    Son - Maddison - Bruno - Lingard - Jota
    Ihenacho - Kane - Laca

    Will have Raz (c) GW31 and switch to Son for 32.

    No Salah means = Laca/Maddison
    With Salah means = No TAA and a 5-6 ish forward with bad fixture 32

    1. Biggsy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 11 months ago

      Maybe BB32, but you have benching headaches in 31

      But I think no Salah does lend a nicer balance to some of the midfields on here.

  27. BENOIT
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    2 years, 11 months ago

    On WC.... a couple of dilemmas:

    1) best punt for 3rd striker - Cavani, Wood or Ings?

    2) best defender for 5.3 that isn't Chelsea or City?

    1. gooberman
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 11 months ago

      1) Wood
      2) Shaw

    2. footballcandy
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 11 months ago

      1) Wood, cheapest (?)

      2) Fofana, Leicester or Shaw, Utd

    3. Hart-ake
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 11 months ago

      1- I like Cavani as a punt! Should get decent minutes now.

      2- Fofana?

    4. BOATIES FC
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 11 months ago

      shaw?

  28. as33
    • 8 Years
    2 years, 11 months ago

    Sanchez or Martinez this gw? and Cancelo>Azpi free move?

  29. elpiratacordobes
    • 12 Years
    2 years, 11 months ago

    Hi Guys

    On WC at the moment, which team do you like the most?:

    Team A (1.5 ITB)
    Mendy-Forster
    TTA-Dias-Shaw-Coleman-Coufal
    Jota-Bruno-Mount-Maddison-Lingard
    Kane-Nacho-Ings

    Team B (2.1 ITB)
    Mendy-Forster
    Phillips-Dias-Shaw-Rudiger-Coufal
    Jota-Sterling-Mount-Salah-Lingard
    Kane-Nacho-Wood

    All comments appreciated, thanks.

    1. Danstoke82
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 11 months ago

      B but not a fan of Sterling. Son or Bruno in there IMO instead.

      1. elpiratacordobes
        • 12 Years
        2 years, 11 months ago

        Thanks.
        Sterling is one week punt, then it will be Son for DW32.

  30. Danstoke82
    • 9 Years
    2 years, 11 months ago

    Hi all, 2 questions feedback much appreciated!

    A) Shaw or Castagne?

    B) best Man city defender on a WC? Currently have Dias but is he too expensive?

    Thanks in advance!