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Merry Christmas from Fantasy Football Scout

We at Fantasy Football Scout, and I personally, would like to wish all of our readers and their families a very happy and healthy Christmas.

Often in our short seasonal message of goodwill we urge you to tear your retinas away from our site and spend some quality time with your loved ones but, while we repeat that sentiment here, it’d be naive to think that many of us won’t have half an eye on Gameweek 19, even when otherwise engaged on Christmas Day.

Whether it be points hits and postponements while the kids are opening the presents, weighing up a Free Hit over the figgy pudding or sizing up a Son-for-Salah swoop while Skypeing your nan, there’ll be the Jacob Marley-like spectre of a Boxing Day deadline preying on our minds.

Our FPL coverage nevertheless takes a break for a day, as it should, and we’ll return with a vengeance and possibly a hangover with some Gameweek 19 content tomorrow, starting with a timely piece from Lateriser on the Free Hit.

As the first glass of cheap fizz starts to take its effect, I’d like to extend a huge thank you for your continued support and patronage of the site throughout not just my brief stint as editor but over 2021 as a whole and the many years before that.

It really is a privilege to work for the site and I hope we can continue to make strides and improve on what we offer in the year ahead.

From myself and all at Fantasy Football Scout, we wish you a very merry Christmas.

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  1. sirmorbach
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    Friends, I know it's Christmas — a happy one to y'all —, but I am stuck here and in need of help please:

    Ramsdale
    TAA*, Dias, Cancelo, James, Cash
    Salah*, Jota*, Foden, Bowen, Douglas Luiz
    Lacazette, Watkins, King*

    A. King to Broja
    B. King to Broja, Luiz to Martinelli (- 4)
    C. Salah to Son, King to Broja (-4)
    D. Salah to Martinelli, King to Ronaldo (- 4)
    E. Salah to Son, King to Broja, Luiz to Martinelli (- 8)

    1. Catastrophe
      • 13 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      Close, A-D IMO. No need for a -8 for you.

      1. Catastrophe
        • 13 Years
        2 years, 4 months ago

        (I'd probably do D)

        1. sirmorbach
          • 7 Years
          2 years, 4 months ago

          Means a lot, sir, and I appreciate it. Happy Christmas!

    2. shamele
      • 2 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      D

      1. sirmorbach
        • 7 Years
        2 years, 4 months ago

        Thanks, sir! Happy Christmas to you!

    3. Scottyo
      • 2 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      I would say D.
      If you are getting rid of Salah you need Ron. I say take a chance.

      1. sirmorbach
        • 7 Years
        2 years, 4 months ago

        Yeah, but keeping Salah is still there on my mind...

        Thanks for your thoughts, sir, happy Christmas!

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

      D

      1. sirmorbach
        • 7 Years
        2 years, 4 months ago

        Thanks, sir!

    5. Nomar
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      A man with his priorities in the right place!

      1. sirmorbach
        • 7 Years
        2 years, 4 months ago

        There comes a time when a man realises what matters most in life.

        1. Nomar
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 14 Years
          2 years, 4 months ago

          Tue words, sir.

  2. Bobby Digital
    • 6 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    Merry Xmas!

  3. Catastrophe
    • 13 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    Help greatly appreciated chaps - 2.1 ITB and 1 FT:

    Ramsdale
    James, Cancelo, Reguilon, Dier
    Foden, Silva
    Lacazette

    (Steer, Salah*, Jota*, TAA*, Dennis*, Gelhardt*)

    A) Salah, Raphinha & Gelhardt -> Son, Watkins & Saka
    B) Salah, Raphinha & Gelhardt -> Ronaldo, Saka & Bowen
    C) Something Else

    Cheers.

    1. sirmorbach
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      I like B. Cheers!

      1. Catastrophe
        • 13 Years
        2 years, 4 months ago

        Cheers

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

      What about b bit going martnelli over saka?

      1. Catastrophe
        • 13 Years
        2 years, 4 months ago

        Cheers. Yeah close between Saka, ESR and Martinelli I guess

  4. My heart goes Salalalalah
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    Merry Christmas to you FFS

  5. JONALDINHO
    • 6 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    Anyone know if Walker is fit? Cancelo at right back is a very good captaincy option

    1. _Ninja_
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      make sure you have a nailed vc if going Cancelo....

    2. Amartey Partey
      • 4 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      Cancelo might have covid.

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

      I suspect walker has covid as well as the rumoured Cancelo

  6. AnyoneButLiverpool
    • 4 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    Ramsdale

    Cancelo Livramento Dalot Rudiger

    Son Gallagher Foden Ralphinha*

    Lacazette Antonio*

    Sanchez Dennis Jota TAA

    Already sold Salah for Son. Would you use free hit or take a -8 to sell Raphina and Antonio for Martenlli and Ronaldo?

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

    Been out of the loop for a while, still got all my chips intact. Do I free hit this with only 7 players playing...? Or are people taking one or two hits?

    Ramsdale
    James Rudiger Cancelo Gabriel
    Mount
    Lacazette (Antonio?)

    Foster, TAA, Salah, Jota, Raphinha, King all out

    1. Toothis
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      Got 1FT and wildcarding for gw20..

    2. Baps hunter
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      I am starting to think that we both are in FH territory. Having Cancelo as a doubt is not helping at all.

    3. Tonyawesome69
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      Not keen on taking hits a GW before WC. Either FH or WC this GW

    4. valurth
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      You know all are getting an extra free hít? Probably need Ronaldo or Son to captain.
      I’m waiting until late to decide whether to do a -8 or freehit.
      I have Lacazette as well and might punt on him as captain

    5. dunas_dog
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      Just WC this week ( I am) -nothing much going to change by Tuesday- you can WC into team as good as any FH and get ahead of those taking hit. And you have 2 free hit chips for later in season which could be golden

  8. dshv
    • 6 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    Have 2ft

    1. Salah to Son?
    2. Play with 10
    (ronaldo captain)

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

      You will probably want Son + Ronaldo for GW21. Salah will drop and Son will rise a few times each before we get there.

    2. Tonyawesome69
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      2 - captaincy covered this GW with Ronaldo and you get to Keep Salah for LEI

  9. Jump in Micah
    • 12 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    Raph & King > Moura & Broja ? (-4)

    1. Tonyawesome69
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      Not sure on the Moura pick so no from me

  10. FPL Brains
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • Has Moderation Rights
    • 12 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    -4 to get Ronaldo in?

    Will have 12 players who ought to start but you never know.

    Would go Son captain otherwise.

    1. Tonyawesome69
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      If its your only -4 for this GW then I would lean towards taking it

  11. FirminoIsBetterThanYou
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    If I’m downgrading Mo to get Ronaldo, which MID would you want:
    A) Bowen (No WHU players)
    B). Saka (Already have White & Ramsdale)
    C). ESR (Already have White & Ramsdale)
    D) Martinelli (Already have White & Ramsdale)
    E). Gallagher (No CRY players)

    Can’t afford Son in that situation.

    1. Tonyawesome69
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      A or E - long term picks

      1. FirminoIsBetterThanYou
        • 7 Years
        2 years, 4 months ago

        Yeah I think I agree, also not sure I fancy have 3 players from same team given current situation, cheers

    2. _Ninja_
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      A

      1. FirminoIsBetterThanYou
        • 7 Years
        2 years, 4 months ago

        Cheers

    3. valurth
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      Bowen or Martinelli. Same situation can’t get Son if I go for Ronaldo

  12. Tonyawesome69
    • 5 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    Interested to know people's thoughts on the options listed below:

    1. Salah to Son
    2. Salah and Watkins to Bowen and Ronaldo (-4)
    3. FH - doubts with Foden and Antonio, can get Son/Ronaldo/Arsenal attackers and Salah back for LEI

    1FT 0ITB
    Ramsdale
    Cancelo James Alonso Livramento
    Bernardo Gallagher Foden Salah*
    Watkins Antonio
    (Foster Jota* TAA* King*)

    1. Tonyawesome69
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      Any takers

    2. Bruno Commando
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      1 or 2 is good enough I feel

      1. Tonyawesome69
        • 5 Years
        2 years, 4 months ago

        Cheers. If they were all guaranteed starters, I would 1 or 2.

  13. jimmy.floyd
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    Salah to KDB? Have Son and Ronaldo

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

      Yes

    2. Tonyawesome69
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      Nah I would rather keep Salah for GW20 LEI since you already have Son and Ronaldo

  14. Atimis
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    FH, Salah to Ronaldo -4 or get both Ronaldo Son for -8?

    Rambo/Foster
    TAA/Cancelo/James/Alonso/Duffy
    Salah/Jota/Foden/Bowen/Raph
    Laca/King/4.4

    1. Tonyawesome69
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      Your team wouldn't be too far off from FH if you bring in Son and/or Ronaldo

    2. valurth
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      Probably -8 as Ronaldo and Son are good picks going forward

      1. Baps hunter
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 6 Years
        2 years, 4 months ago

        That means no Salah next week, which could be an issue.

        1. Atimis
          • 7 Years
          2 years, 4 months ago

          Yeah I’m pretty lost now tbh

  15. I Member
    • 8 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    Merry Christmas all! Relax and enjoy yourselves and leave the decision making for tomorrow when we hopefully have more info 🙂

    1. _Ninja_
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      ignore this sensible advice...take lots of hits people. it's Christmas!

      1. Philosopher's Stones
        • 3 Years
        2 years, 4 months ago

        And also activate your FH chips 😉

  16. Nomar
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    Lin Manuel Miranda would go on to greater things, writing the all time classic Hamilton musical.

    But Mary Poppins returns is pretty meh.

  17. Tonyawesome69
    • 5 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    Does anyone else feel taking a - 8 is too much after given this extra FH? This is for folks that haven't used the first one yet

    1. Nomar
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      Depends if it’s for players you are going to keep long term or not.

      Short term hits have never worked for me, although others have had success with that method.

      1. Tonyawesome69
        • 5 Years
        2 years, 4 months ago

        Agreed. Initial hits has worked for me but with covid I've been taking more hits and not getting the returns.

    2. Amartey Partey
      • 4 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      I do.

      1. Baps hunter
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 6 Years
        2 years, 4 months ago

        I have started to think that with 3x Liv, Dennis, Cancelo and Foden + Alonso (?) perhaps as doubts FH is worth considering. It allows to have Son, Kane and CR7 +8 pts. It also solves the Salah vs Lei issue, which alone might be worth 8 points. It is closer than I previously thought. We will have WC available soon also.

        1. Bruno Commando
          • 9 Years
          2 years, 4 months ago

          Exact thinking I have at the moment because I have all the doubtful players you mentioned except for Alonso. Drafting a FH team now just in case I decided to FH!

  18. FallingDuck
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 3 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    Got 8/11 players playing this gw. (9 including Antonio who is a doubt)

    Worth doing salah, Antonio, Rudiger -> Son, Ronaldo, Regulion and Cpt. Ronaldo this GW? This means -8 in hits..

    My plan was always to use my first WC next GW.
    Im not so sure abt doing double hit the GW before i WC.
    Or should i just my first FH?

    Need some advice here

    1. Tonyawesome69
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      Made the same comment in an earlier post on the page. Why take a - 8 one GW before WC? Either FH or WC this GW

    2. Nomar
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      Next GW is 3 days away. Just play the WC, man!

  19. Flynny
    • 9 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    Hi all....looking for a sub 6m midfielder to start this week please....can't be arsenal as have 3....slim pickings....

    A...fred (Newcastle a)
    B....Jacob ramsey (Chelsea h)
    C....mcginn
    D.....someone else

    Think villa may have a double in 20? Thanks

    1. Tonyawesome69
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      I'm sticking with my Fred suggestion from last night! United likely to have a double in 22.

      1. Tonyawesome69
        • 5 Years
        2 years, 4 months ago

        I do like Ramsey. He is probably the best 4.5m mid but covid issues at villa slightly put me off. He is a good long term pick though

        1. Flynny
          • 9 Years
          2 years, 4 months ago

          Cheers mate. Do quite like the fred option as he is cheap enough not to mess up my squad!! Thanks

  20. valurth
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    Ramsdale
    Dalot, Davies, Cancelo (VC), James
    Douglas Luis, B.Silva, Foden
    Watkins, Lacazette (C)

    (Bachman, TAA, Jota, Salah, Dennis)

    1. FH
    2. Salah > Son -4
    3. Salah + Dennis > Bowen + Ronaldo
    4. Stick with 10 players

    Any advice appreciated and Merry Christmas

    1. TheBiffas
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      4

    2. Tonyawesome69
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      Even though you have 10 players, you don't have the main FH players covered like Arsenal, Ronaldo, Son etc. Quality over quantity. I would lean towards FH

    3. _Ninja_
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      3

    4. Sun God Nika
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      4th, too many people wasting a fh on this week with so much uncertainty

  21. TheBiffas
    • 3 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    Davis > Broja worth a -4 to field XI?

    1. Tonyawesome69
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      Yes

    2. Amartey Partey
      • 4 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      Could go either way.

  22. dshv
    • 6 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    Salah will drop tonight so

    Salah to son? (Also have Ronaldo (c))

    1. TheBiffas
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      I'm keeping salah

    2. tmr
      • 2 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      Yup, swapping Salah to Son

    3. Tonyawesome69
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      Nah keep Salah. You have Ronaldo (C)

    4. phoenixfromtheflames
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      Swapping Salah to Son

    5. Sun God Nika
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      Keeping salah. Too much knee jerk decisions lately

  23. FPL Brains
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • Has Moderation Rights
    • 12 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    Who to bench from this 12?

    Ederson
    Cancelo - James - Dalot - Tierney
    Son - Mount - BSilva - Martinelli
    Ronaldo - Broja - Laca

    I'm leaving to Mount at the moment. Haven't been impressed with Chelsea and Villa look good.

    1. FPL Brains
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      *leaning

    2. TheBiffas
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      This a FH? I'd bench Broja

      1. FPL Brains
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 12 Years
        2 years, 4 months ago

        Nah its just my current 11.

        1. TheBiffas
          • 3 Years
          2 years, 4 months ago

          Nice team! Yeah I'd bench Broja or Dalot over mount.

    3. Tonyawesome69
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      Broja or dalot

    4. Dušan Citizen
      • 10 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      Cancelo won't play, so it doesn't matter

      1. valurth
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        2 years, 4 months ago

        ? Why do you state Cancelo doesn’t play?

      2. FPL Brains
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 12 Years
        2 years, 4 months ago

        Is Cancelo out?

    5. CONNERS
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      Has Cancelo been confirmed as out?

  24. rozzo
    • 10 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    Dennis to Broja for a hit or just play with 10?

    1. TheBiffas
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      Similar situation here, I think I'll just play XI

      1. TheBiffas
        • 3 Years
        2 years, 4 months ago

        10**

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

      depends who you want long term. I'd play the 10 personally.

    3. phoenixfromtheflames
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      Same position, probably going with 10

    4. Tonyawesome69
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      With Dennis going to AFCON, I think it's worth the hit over the next 5

  25. mcpoop
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    what's the consensus on when to use the extra free hit?

    1. FPL Brains
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      Preparing for the DGW22 with hits and FTs. Won't be using it then and will bag them for later in the season.

    2. TheBiffas
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      GW22, then if u have another just whenever you fancy

    3. Tonyawesome69
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      It's team dependent. See how you are setup for this GW and how many doublers you can get for 22

    4. CONNERS
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      Saving for future blank or doubles. Will just take a couple of hits this week unless another game is off.

  26. Super John McGinn-
    • 11 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    Keep Salah or sell until after ACON, currently down to 10 with Antonio, Gundo and ESR doubts

    Ramsdale
    TAA, Cancelo, James, Alonso, Livramento
    Foden, Gundo, ESR
    Antonio, Watkins

    Foster, Salah, TAA, Jota, Dennis

    2 FT 1.2 ITB

    A) Salah + Watkins + Alonso > Son + Ronaldo + 4.4 Def (-4)
    B) Salah + Watkins + Antonio > Son + Ronaldo + Broja (-4)
    C) Salah > Son
    D) ESR > Bowen
    E) Dennis > Broja
    F) Salah + Dennis > Bowen + Ronaldo

    1. valurth
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      A) with Davies/Dalot looks really good

  27. TheYogaDaddy
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 3 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    What to do here? 8 currently playing with Foden and Antonio 50-50

    Ramsdale
    Livramento James Cancelo Dias
    Foden
    Watkins Antonio

    (Foster) (TAA) (Salah) (Raphinha) (King) (Brownhill)

    1 ft, 0.6 itb

    a. Free Hit
    b. Raphinha to Bowen/Martinelli
    c. Salah and Raphinha to Son and City Mid/Bowen (-4)
    d. Salah, Raphinha and King to Son, City Mid/Bowen and Broja (-8)

  28. DARK SIDE OF THE LOON
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    Merry Christmas to the good people at FFS. And to all the wonderful people here.

  29. Amartey Partey
    • 4 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    How did Ben Crellin go from no DGWs in GW21 to a whole bunch of DGWs?

    1. Philosopher's Stones
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      Christmas booze?

    2. CONNERS
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      The more cancelled games we get each week, the more DGWs there'll be.

  30. Philosopher's Stones
    • 3 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    If yous were pretty certain of doing Salah -> Son this GW, would you do it before the price drop tonight or take it on the chin and do it tomorrow given the times we're in right now?

    1. Bobby Digital
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      Sensible thing is to wait...

    2. Baps hunter
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      Salah won't play, that we do know.

      1. Baps hunter
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 6 Years
        2 years, 4 months ago

        Live a little and risk it just gor fun?