Scout Picks

FPL Gameweek 15 Scout Picks: Liverpool, Man City and Spurs double-ups

Ahead of Saturday’s 11:00 GMT deadline, we have chosen our best Fantasy Premier League (FPL) players for Gameweek 15.

We line-up in a 3-5-2 formation and, as ever, are limited to an £83.0m budget for our starting XI.

Our four substitutes, meanwhile, are always chosen from the budget crop of players.

GOALKEEPER

FPL Gameweek 10 Scout Picks features double-ups from four clubs 2

Illan Meslier (£4.9m) is our chosen goalkeeper for Gameweek 15, with this weekend’s opponents Brentford failing to offer much in the final third in their last two outings, with their only goal arriving from the penalty spot. During that time, they have mustered just nine shots in the box and rank 18th for non-penalty expected goals (non-pen xG). Leeds United haven’t exactly been watertight at the back this season, but they have now kept back-to-back clean sheets against Crystal Palace and Brighton and Hove Albion, and will fancy their chances of adding another this weekend. An extra two days of recovery for the high-octane Whites is also something worth bearing in mind.

DEFENDERS

Liverpool defender Trent Alexander-Arnold (£8.0m) sits top of the defender standings, having racked up three double-digit hauls in his last six appearances. The England international has now produced eight attacking returns across his 12 outings, averaging an impressive 7.5 points per match. This weekend’s opponents, Wolverhampton Wanderers, have failed to score in either of their last two matches, with only Norwich City scoring fewer than their 12 in 2021/22. That suggests Alexander-Arnold can profit at both ends of the pitch in Gameweek 15.

Joao Cancelo (£6.7m) continues to be an ever-present for Pep Guardiola’s side this term, having now started every single Manchester City league fixture; we’re keeping our fingers crossed that it stays that way on Saturday and that the midweek Champions League dead rubber against Leipzig is earmarked to give him a breather. Across all positional categories, he ranks third for FPL points, while his underlying numbers suggest further attacking returns are on the way, with his 31 goal attempts, 11 shots on target and 338 final-third touches all league-leading totals amongst defenders. Since Claudio Ranieri’s appointment at Watford, it’s also worth noting that no team has conceded more chances from their right flank than the Hornets.

Sergio Reguilon (£5.2m) takes the final spot in our backline. Across Antonio Conte’s three Premier League games in charge, the Spanish wing-back is averaging over eight points per match, having returned a goal, assist, four bonus points and two clean sheets. During that time, he has produced five shots in the box, two big chances and 10 penalty area touches, while his 2.08 expected goal involvement (xGI) total is better than any other defender on offer, despite playing a game fewer than most.

MIDFIELDERS

Arteta clarifies Arsenal penalty situation as Smith Rowe impresses again

Having bagged a brace at Goodison Park on Wednesday night, Mohamed Salah (£13.0m) is now on 19 goals in 19 appearances in all competitions this season, while Liverpool have taken their tally to 43 from 14 league games – 10 more than next-best Manchester City. As a result of that form, the Egyptian is now 56 points ahead of any other Fantasy asset after 14 Gameweeks, and is top for everything from shots in the box to big chances created on the underlying stats front.

It’s still early in Antonio Conte’s reign, but the Italian’s influence is already starting to show, with last night’s 2.16 expected goals (xG) total the most Spurs have achieved in a single match all season. Key to that improvement was Son Heung-min (£10.4m), who was dangerous down the left from the off and netted his fifth league goal of the campaign during the second half. Notably, Norwich’s right-hand side has also been more susceptible to conceding shots since Dean Smith’s arrival, which could be good news for Son and Reguilon in Gameweek 15.

With doubts around how many minutes Phil Foden (£8.1m) will be afforded this weekend, we’ve opted for Ilkay Gundogan (£7.3m) in the Scout Picks once again. The German international has been excellent alongside Bernardo Silva (£7.4m) this season, playing an important role in City’s run which has seen them win their last six matches in all competitions. Statistically, he ranks top amongst all team-mates for expected goal involvement (xGI), while only Gabriel Jesus (£8.7m) has attempted more shots in the box.

Maxwel Cornet (£6.1m) has hit the ground running since his summer move from Olympique Lyonnais. In just eight Premier League appearances, the Ivorian has chalked up an impressive five goals and has now completed over 80 minutes in three successive matches. Yes, he’s overachieving based on some modest underlying stats, but this weekend’s opponents, Newcastle United, have failed to keep a single clean sheet this season and have shown no signs of tightening up in any of Eddie Howe’s three matches in charge.

Despite defeat at Old Trafford on Thursday, Emile Smith Rowe (£6.0m) was on target once again with his fifth league strike of the campaign. His current attacking output may regress in the coming weeks, given his +3.43 xGI delta, but this match-up does feel like a good one for the England international, against an Everton side who have failed to win since all the way back in Gameweek 6. From that point onwards, they rank 19th for expected goals conceded (xGC), while their right-hand side – the zone Smith Rowe primarily operates in – has looked particularly vulnerable in recent matches.

FORWARDS

Five-time top 1k FPL finisher Tom Freeman on Villa under Gerrard and his Gameweek 13 plans 6

Since Steven Gerrard’s arrival at Aston Villa, Ollie Watkins (£7.4m) has been one of his team’s standout performers, netting two goals in three appearances. However, the real appeal lies in this weekend’s opponent, Leicester City, who have failed to keep a single clean sheet since the opening weekend. In fact, only Newcastle United, Norwich City and Watford have allowed more goals so far this season, while the Foxes’ 146 shots conceded in the box is more than any other side bar Burnley.

Callum Wilson’s (£7.4m) strike against Norwich City in Gameweek 14 took him to five for the season, which is especially impressive given that he has missed four matches through injury. Notably, four of those goals have arrived at St James’ Park, with his 3.53 xG on home soil only bettered by Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang (£9.8m), Diogo Jota (£7.9m) and Cristiano Ronaldo (£12.3m). Newcastle are still without a win at the foot of the Premier League table, but have at least avoided defeat in both of Eddie Howe’s home encounters, scoring four goals in the process.

SUBSTITUTES

Two attack-minded defenders (and out of position in one case) in the form of Tariq Lamptey and Kyle Walker-Peters face one another this weekend; only Norwich and Wolves have scored fewer goals than Brighton and Southampton this season, so the south-coast clash at St Mary’s doesn’t scream ‘goalfest’ on paper.

Leeds United, as it happens, have scored the same number of goals as the two aforementioned sides as they continue to struggle without Patrick Bamford, who will be back in Gameweek 15 but perhaps only as a substitute. The improving Alvaro Fernandez, who impressed at Spurs after a clean sheet against Everton, is our back-up goalkeeper.

Finally, Emmanuel Dennis doesn’t have an appealing fixture this weekend – but he does have remarkable form. He’s already breached the defences of Chelsea and Manchester United in the last month, and while a place in the Scout Picks XI is perhaps a step too far, he’s still very agreeably priced for emergency substitute duty.

THE CAPTAIN

We choose the Scout Picks captain using a four-way vote between our Scout Squad pundits.

Our panel voted as follows:

  • Az: Salah, Son, Gundogan
  • Sam: Salah, Son, Watkins
  • Neale: Salah, Alexander-Arnold, Gundogan
  • Tom: Salah, Son, Alexander-Arnold

Mohamed Salah is awarded the captaincy, with Son Heung-min nominated as vice-captain.

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 team by the largest margin will win a £100 Amazon Voucher and a place in our Moderators and Contributors League for the following season.

Holmes, who triumphed 59-34 in Gameweek 7, has set the target to beat.

Our champion this week is Husky, who has gone with a 5-4-1 of Dubravka; Alexander-Arnold, Cancelo, Reguilon, Lamptey, Lascelles; Salah, Son, Bernardo, Raphinha; Kane (c).

The Scout Picks are 11-3 up on the community this season.

1,313 Comments Post a Comment
  1. ekul the lokonga enthusiast
    • 8 Years
    2 years, 3 months ago

    Should I swap out ronaldo for Kane or hold?

    1. DA Minnion (Former great)
      • 11 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      I could do the opposite

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

      Hold

    3. FantasyHero
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      Why would anyone bring in Kane right now. I feel like I am stuck with him cause he plays Norwich

    4. RamaJama
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      Hold

    5. DARE TO BISCAN
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      I'm thinking of getting Ron in for Vardy. Not interested in Kane at all.

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

      Wow I don’t think you need to. Not at all.

    7. antis0cial
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      Hold

    8. Atwood
      • 13 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      Definitely hold

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

    Will Taveras or Ben Johnson keep their place?

    1. DBW - Slug's Mortgage …
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      I don’t think either will start.

      1. DBW - Slug's Mortgage …
        • 3 Years
        2 years, 3 months ago

        But I’ve been wrong before

  3. RAFA THE GAFFA
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 3 months ago

    G2G for now? Rolling an FT. Still got WC.

    Sanchez
    TAA. Cancelo. Alonso
    Salah(C). Jota. Raph. ESR
    Kane(v). Antonio. Toney
    (Foster. Livra. Gilmour. White)

    1. Il Capitano
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      GTG

  4. Chris_White
    • 12 Years
    2 years, 3 months ago

    Start ESR or Alonso?

    1. Balls of Steel
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      ESR

  5. Jonny HOW SON?
    • 9 Years
    2 years, 3 months ago

    Which looks better guys?

    A) Gallagher & Jimenez ---> Son & Dennis/King
    B) Antonio & Jimenez ---> Ronaldo & Dennis/King

    Basically it's Son vs Ronaldo, also do you prefer King or Dennis?

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

    Bye bye Livra - Welcome Reguilon

  7. FantasyHero
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 3 months ago

    Some help would be appreciated. My squad:
    Guita (4.0)
    Cancelo Alonso livra (marcal williams)
    Salah son gallagher raph (sissoko)
    Kane antonio jimmy
    2FTs
    I feel I need to keep son for this week now that I have had him for 3-4gws already. But what about this move:

    Jimmy, son, marcal -> Dennis, jota, TAA -4
    Looks tempting and sets me well up for future gws
    If not this what you guys suggest?

  8. Pep Roulette
    • 6 Years
    2 years, 3 months ago

    Mbeumo & Duffy to Reguilon & Bissouma for -4?

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

      Ah I don’t like the sound of it..

  9. DBW - Slug's Mortgage …
    • 3 Years
    2 years, 3 months ago

    Dennis looks great but he won’t be scoring this weekend

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

      I agree

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

      Well of he scored against Chelsea, i guess he can score against anyone right?
      Non owner here

    3. Iain Dowies Love Child
      • 14 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      He may but I think the transfer spike maybe next week

  10. OverTinker
    • 5 Years
    2 years, 3 months ago

    Anyone else going 5 at the back?
    I have TAA Cancelo Alonso James and Reguilon.

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

      Wouldn’t mind that, tho I don’t like double defences.

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

        Chelsea attacking defenders are a different gravy or isn't it?

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

          Ye you stand pretty much fine with them, it’s just that I don’t like double defs in case they concede an odd goal like against Watford and they get no attacking returns..

    2. The Mighty Hippo
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      That's my current back line and it's been serving me well.

  11. LLoris
    • 5 Years
    2 years, 3 months ago

    Best 2 defenders under 4.3M?

  12. Il Capitano
    • 3 Years
    2 years, 3 months ago

    1FT 0.8m ITB

    Guaita
    TAA Cancelo James Livra
    Mbeumo Salah Son Jota
    Vardy Toney

    Foster - King White Brownhill

    A) Mbuemo > ESR/Saka
    B) White > Reguilon
    C) Save

    1. BrockLanders
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      Save

      1. Il Capitano
        • 3 Years
        2 years, 3 months ago

        Ta

  13. Patron
    • 5 Years
    2 years, 3 months ago

    Silva getting benched next game isn’t he?

    1. DBW - Slug's Mortgage …
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      Or this one

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

        That’s what I meant actually

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

      Can’t predict pep

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

        Haha I don’t know how to feel after getting him

    3. Iain Dowies Love Child
      • 14 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      It'll happen at some point but that's what our benches are for

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

        Ye for sure, it’s just that I brought him in after ditching him from my wc team in gw 12, and now I feel less confident…

  14. Iain Dowies Love Child
    • 14 Years
    2 years, 3 months ago

    2 FT's, 0.3 ITB and no idea what to do:
    Sanchez
    TAA, Cancelo, Rudiger, White
    Salah, Jota, Bilva
    Vardy, Antonio, ASM
    (Foster, Manquillo, Gallagher, Gilmour)
    Considered White, Antonio, Vardy to Ronaldo, Dennis, Reguilon for a -4 but? Y or N

    1. Iain Dowies Love Child
      • 14 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      Gallagher to ESR could be a shout?

      1. Nice Baps.
        • 6 Years
        2 years, 3 months ago

        Exactly what I've done with very similar team

  15. OverTinker
    • 5 Years
    2 years, 3 months ago

    Reguilon captain over Salah this GW? Wolves don't concede many

    1. Iain Dowies Love Child
      • 14 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      No way - unless you're chasing a big gap already

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

        chasing over 100in my ML

        1. DARE TO BISCAN
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 5 Years
          2 years, 3 months ago

          Have you not captained Salah before?

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

            Every GW. The top guy in my ML is at 2K

            1. DARE TO BISCAN
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 5 Years
              2 years, 3 months ago

              If you're not capping Salah every gw, that might be why you're behind.

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

                Captained almost every GW. Too many hauls on the bench(Cancelo, James and Livra unfortunately) was the main reason.

                1. DARE TO BISCAN
                  • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                  • 5 Years
                  2 years, 3 months ago

                  Benching Cancelo & James sounds pure cray

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

          He said big gap

        3. Subzero (-4)
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 9 Years
          2 years, 3 months ago

          In exactly the same boat btw chasing 100 now but camaoaze moves might mean it goes to 130-150 if salah braces again.

          The temptation to make quick gains is very real but I don’t see a real opportunity for much upside chasing this weekend to be honest. May as well look at other ways.

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

        How about Trent?

    2. DARE TO BISCAN
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      Nah.

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

        No chance?

        1. DARE TO BISCAN
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 5 Years
          2 years, 3 months ago

          Always a chance. But, nah.

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

            HOw about TAA james or Alonso this GW or just avoid this idea for now?

            1. DARE TO BISCAN
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 5 Years
              2 years, 3 months ago

              I think you're overthinking. Salah's on top form ATM

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

                right then. Actually teams have become so template. Very few performers.

                1. DARE TO BISCAN
                  • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                  • 5 Years
                  2 years, 3 months ago

                  If we're going off on a tangent. Actually, I like mince pies 😛

    3. Il Capitano
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      Nay

    4. antis0cial
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      No

    5. Subzero (-4)
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      I do agree to some extent that wolves away is going to be a tougher fixture for pool and it is likely salah doesn’t explode but your really backing against a salah blank for this to be worth it. Even when he has had worse games he is still assisting. Even the game he blanked against Burnley he had a goal rules out for a toenail offside.

      If you were proposing another player in red hit form with a plum fixture then I would say take the chance but Norwich aren’t going to get spanked like they were. Much tighter team and not conceding loads of goals anymore.

  16. lilmessipran
    • 11 Years
    2 years, 3 months ago

    Start one -

    A Antonio
    B Livra

    1. antis0cial
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      A I think

      1. BrockLanders
        • 9 Years
        2 years, 3 months ago

        B slightly

  17. antis0cial
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 3 months ago

    G2g? 1ft 0.3itb. Benching ok?

    Ramsdale
    TAA Cancelo James Alonso
    Salah Jota Foden Gundo Raph
    Toney

    Foster Antonio Livramento Jimenez

  18. james 101
    • 12 Years
    2 years, 3 months ago

    Play 2 - and bench order for the other 3?

    Thanks!

    A. James (WHM A)
    B. Alonso (WHM A)
    C. Rudiger (WHM A)
    D. Gallagher (MAN A)
    E. King (MCI H)

    1. Fish up a tree
      • 2 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      AB

      CED

    2. BrockLanders
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      Actually. AB start. E, C, D

    3. Pukki Party
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      AB, ECD

    4. DARE TO BISCAN
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      AC

      BDE

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

      Thanks gents. Appreciate it.

      Bench order matters more this time of year!

  19. BrockLanders
    • 9 Years
    2 years, 3 months ago

    So, I've decided to double up on Spurs defense with Regulion & Ben Davies (FT from Duffy)

    Wish me luck from my 689k rank!!

  20. mdm
    • 12 Years
    2 years, 3 months ago

    Rudiger to Alonso or burn the transfer?

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

      Hold

    2. Espanyolie
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      Burn

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

      Burn. Rudi safer

    4. DARE TO BISCAN
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      What's yer team?

  21. Espanyolie
    • 3 Years
    2 years, 3 months ago

    Who to play this week?

    - Dennis (4-3-3)
    - Gallagher (4-4-2)
    - White (5-3-2)

  22. Bobby Digital
    • 6 Years
    2 years, 3 months ago

    4

  23. Strchld
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 3 months ago

    Play Antonio or Livra?

    1. Espanyolie
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      Tough one. Normally I’d go for the attacker, but got a feeling that the Southampton-Brighton game is going to be goalless..

  24. BigKeith
    • 3 Years
    2 years, 3 months ago

    2ft 0.5itb

    Sanchez, Steele
    TAA, James, Rudiger, Regulion, Livramento
    Salah, Raphina, Gallagher, ESR, Bissouma
    Jiminez, Antonio, Kane

    Raph and Jiminez> Dennis and Bernardo Silva?

  25. JoeJitzu +42
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    2 years, 3 months ago

    Ok I think I’m gonna take a hit to bring in Reguilon (haven’t enough itb to get directly) I’m downgrading Hwang to generate the small amount necessary…

    But should I get Dennis (can’t afford King) or bench fodder 4.4?

    Ramsdale Foster
    TAA Cancelo James Livramento Reguilon
    Salah Son Jota Gundogan Gallagher
    Antonio Toney (Dennis or Fodder + 1.1m)

    Dennis:
    + potential good bench over Christmas
    - could sit there racking up points on my bench and not come in

    Fodder+1.1m
    + can upgrade starting 11 needs be
    - may need to go three deep over Christmas on bench

    1. TheSteel
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      I own Reguillon and i wouldnt bring him in for a hit

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

      Points on your bench isn't an issue really. Better the points are there if you need them them than to have a gaurnateed 0 or 1 pointer

  26. winchester
    • 3 Years
    2 years, 3 months ago

    have 2ft and 0.4m itb. thinking of doing gilmour->jota, but that requires to do vardy -> max 7.5m, but who would it be?

    ramsdale
    taa - cancelo - james - reguilon - livra
    salah - raphinha - gallagher - son - gilmour*
    vardy*

    (foster - * - antonio - hwang)

    a) watkins
    b) dennis
    c) king
    d) someone else?

    1. Pukki Party
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      I'd go Gallagher to Jota

      1. winchester
        • 3 Years
        2 years, 3 months ago

        can't afford that move.

        1. winchester
          • 3 Years
          2 years, 3 months ago

          galla+vardy -> jota+watkins/dennis/king?

  27. FleckyT
    • 6 Years
    2 years, 3 months ago

    King or Dennis?

    1. Pukki Party
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      King

    2. BobbyDoesNotLook
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      Went with King. Pens and less Afcon.

      1. Kun Tozser
        • 8 Years
        2 years, 3 months ago

        Sarr not on pens?

        1. FleckyT
          • 6 Years
          2 years, 3 months ago

          Nah, he missed and King scored a pen since against the foxes

    3. Jensen Luiz Coleman
      • 14 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      Went Dennis, in form and cheaper, and maybe AFCON won't happen.

      1. Stranger Mings
        • 3 Years
        2 years, 3 months ago

        Dennis more goals & assists

        1. have you seen cyan
          • 4 Years
          2 years, 3 months ago

          This, the "good stats" argument doesnt apply to everyone, look at mr woodwork for example. REAL goals and assists are what matters, not expected

          1. Stranger Mings
            • 3 Years
            2 years, 3 months ago

            Very true - hwang to Dennis before price rise

    4. Stranger Mings
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      Dennis

  28. Jordan.
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    2 years, 3 months ago

    gallagher/jiminez to jota/king done

  29. WVA
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 3 months ago

    Why am I losing value in James and Gallagher tonight? Are they out?

  30. basilfawlty
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 2 Years
    2 years, 3 months ago

    Thoughts on these moves…
    Antonio, Armstrong, Mbeumo > Watkins, Dennis, Bilva (-4)?

    Ramsdale Foster
    TAA Cancelo James Alonso Livramento
    Salah Jota Raphinha Mbeumo Brownhill
    Kane Armstrong Antonio

    2 FT 1.2 ITB