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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. Jones Kusi
    • 5 Years
    2 years, 3 months ago

    Best option?
    A. Salah > Son 10 playing
    B. Salah, Watkins > Son, Ronaldo (-4) 10 playing
    C. Salah, Brownhill > Son , Bowen (-4)
    D. Salah, King/Benteke > Son, Laca (-4)
    E. Anything else

    1 FT 2.9 ITB

    Ramsdale Gunnarsson*
    Dalot Taa James Cancelo Livramento
    Salah* Jota* B.Silva Foden Brownhill*
    King* Watkins Benteke

    1. FPLtfs
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      A, no hit could be valuable

    2. The bean
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      A or B Ronaldo could get a few v Newcastle

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

      B

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

    Morning lads, your take on these plans for different scenarios? 2 FT, 0.2 itb

    Ramsdale (Foster)
    Cancelo James Alonso Livra (TAA)
    Foden Mount ESR (Salah Jota)
    Watkins Jesus (King)

    A) AVL-CHE or multiple games called off - FH
    B) CRY-TOT called off - Salah + Jesus -> Bowen + Ronaldo
    C) No more games called off - Salah + ESR -> Bowen + Son

  3. Amartey Partey
    • 4 Years
    2 years, 3 months ago

    A. Salah out and couch
    B. Burn that FH

    ?

  4. JY84
    • 8 Years
    2 years, 3 months ago

    My initial plan was to take a minus 4 n remove both Dennis & Salah for CR7 and Son tis week... However, if e Spurs match is postponed, does it make sense for me to just do e CR7 transfer and go with 8 players for tis week??? Ie keep Salah on my bench....

    Def tempted to remove Salah but i dun see any good midfielder ard who will be an asset in both gameweeks other than Son....KDB is def an option but im scared of Pep's roulette plus he has not been v consistent tis season....Hv a feeling that Salah's points in e Lei match cld easily beat e 2 games points total of any replacement midfielder im putting in for him..... Wat do u all think???

    1. Going Home
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      I’m looking at Mount, just to afford Ronaldo. But if you can afford Dennis to Ronaldo, and still field day 10, then I’d be on that move and hold Salah

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

    Merry christmas to all of you! Last time I ask this.

    What would you do with this team if no new cancellations.

    Ramsdale Steele
    Dalot Rudiger TAA Cancelo Livra
    B.Silva Foden Salah Jota ESR
    Dennis Toney Lacazette

    A. Salah —> Son (11 possible starters)
    B. FH
    C. Use first WC.

    1. Going Home
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      Isn’t this the last week you can use your first WC?

      1. Going Home
        • 12 Years
        2 years, 3 months ago

        Ignore this. Assumed it would have to be used in the first half of the season

        1. Pringle
          • 10 Years
          2 years, 3 months ago

          Correct

  6. More Cowbell
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    2 years, 3 months ago

    Hi all,
    Still got my first wildcard. Is gw20 my last opportunity to use it?
    Cheers

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

    Which striker would you get rid of to bring in Ronaldo?

    A Antonio
    B Laca
    C King

    1. More Cowbell
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      A

    2. Oggle22
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      C as will want Antionio on Tuesday and beyond

    3. oi no professionals
      • 13 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      A

    4. The Knights Template
      • 10 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      2,2,2,2,1,5,2,2

      Antoniopoints

    5. Make United Great Again
      • 11 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      A

    6. Going Home
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      I have A, and am considering it. But he does have a fixture today and could well play. King (Dennis for me) doesn’t…

  8. Nightf0x
    • 8 Years
    2 years, 3 months ago

    Rams
    Dalot Rudi can lamptey (taa)
    Salah foden bsilva bowen (jota)
    Laca locadia (denis)

    Which?

    A) foden to rash
    B) salah locadia/denis -4 to ronaldo galagher
    C) foden locadia/denis -4 to rash broja/ayew
    D) any other idea

    1. The bean
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      Hold foden he might have served his punishment already.

  9. Big boy Bowen
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 3 months ago

    Imagine the SCENES if the Liverpool game got reinstated and did go ahead

    1. Oggle22
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      What the he'll this haha no way there's talk of this happening surely

      1. Big boy Bowen
        • 7 Years
        2 years, 3 months ago

        No there isn’t, but it would be funny as hell if it happened

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

      Crack for breakfast??

      1. Big boy Bowen
        • 7 Years
        2 years, 3 months ago

        Traditional Boxing Day breakfast

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

          Oh just talking shite then??

          1. Big boy Bowen
            • 7 Years
            2 years, 3 months ago

            It would be the greatest thing ever IF it happened, it would be bedlam

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

              But it’s an impossibility.

              Just absolute waffle.

              1. Big boy Bowen
                • 7 Years
                2 years, 3 months ago

                Nothing is impossible

              2. Murder on Zidane's Flo…
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                • 12 Years
                2 years, 3 months ago

                Do you get waffles with a traditional boxing day breakfast?

        2. Oggle22
          • 7 Years
          2 years, 3 months ago

          Lol

      2. In Like Flynn.
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 13 Years
        2 years, 3 months ago

        Snap and Pop too.

        1. Stamford B
          • 2 Years
          2 years, 3 months ago

          Now there’s a blast from the past. Nice to see you, to see you nice.

  10. Jones Kusi
    • 5 Years
    2 years, 3 months ago

    When will Salah go to AFCON?

    1. The bean
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      Yes looks like it

      1. Jones Kusi
        • 5 Years
        2 years, 3 months ago

        *When*

        1. The bean
          • 5 Years
          2 years, 3 months ago

          Ohh after the Chelsea game

    2. Miguel Sanchez
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      After Chelsea game

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

      After gw21

      1. Jones Kusi
        • 5 Years
        2 years, 3 months ago

        Are people considering keep him just for the value they have in him?

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

          I probably will. Currently able to field a full 11 this gw and if I FH22 then Salah only needs to be benched for gw23.

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

            But not just for the value. Wouldn't hesitate to trade him for Son/Ron if I had more players missing this gw.

  11. The bean
    • 5 Years
    2 years, 3 months ago

    A- Gundo and bowen
    B- Bilva and Saka

    1. Miguel Sanchez
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      B

  12. Miguel Sanchez
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 3 months ago

    Potential FH team this GW, too many risks with City mids and Lamptey or does Dalot/Duffy provide enough cover?

    Ramsdale
    Cancelo James Lamptey
    Son(c) Mahrez Foden Bowen Martinelli
    Ronaldo Kane

    Gunn Dalot Duffy Archer

    1. Snooze ya lose
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      Lookygd

    2. The bean
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      Looks good to go, I am on a FH myself and have less cover.

      1. Miguel Sanchez
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 7 Years
        2 years, 3 months ago

        Depends who you have - Mount and Maguire and you have less to worry about

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

      How long have you held Kane for?

      1. Miguel Sanchez
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 7 Years
        2 years, 3 months ago

        It’s a FH

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

    Is Bowen the go-to West Ham mid at the moment if picking one?

    Are you avoiding triple-ups now with the postponements? Triple ManCity including two mids too much?

  14. MoSalalalalalalalalah
    • 5 Years
    2 years, 3 months ago

    When is the decision made on whether the Spurs game goes ahead?

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

      Before the kick-off.

    2. Steve The Spud
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 4 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      It’ll be very soon, people travel for miles for games - some will probably leave soon

      1. Big boy Bowen
        • 7 Years
        2 years, 3 months ago

        Literally about to leave so yes!

        1. La Roja
          • 12 Years
          2 years, 3 months ago

          Lol

        2. Miguel Sanchez
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 7 Years
          2 years, 3 months ago

          Enjoy - fingers crossed game goes ahead

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

      Just keep an eye on it. Should know by 1pm UK time you’d like to think.

      1. Steve The Spud
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 4 Years
        2 years, 3 months ago

        That’s an absolute joke if it’s 1pm or even after 12

    4. Amartey Partey
      • 4 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      13:31

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

        Lol

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

      These guys decide

      https://www.premierleague.com/fixtures

      Personally, I think they have already decided ahead of time

      Allowing thousands of people to travel around the country for games that got postponed at the last minute was cruel and unacceptable. I think the Premier League have demanded of clubs that it doesn't happen again. Hence the early notice for the games already postponed this week

      1. Walter White (WW)
        • 2 Years
        2 years, 3 months ago

        Or they don’t just wanna keep a lot of games postponed early, so other clubs don’t come knocking at their door for postponement too.

        That way they can keep some games on easily

    6. just a man
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      I suspect all players have to test this morning and if one club can’t field a team, then it’s off. No idea if PL have a time set for all tests but I imagine it’s before players set off from wherever they’re based morning of match. Although it’s annoying, I doubt fan travel really comes into it - if there was no Covid at the club on 24th but now it’s rife on 26th, the PL can’t really do anything about that.

    7. Not again Shirley
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      Bear I mind it’s a game between 2 London clubs so travelling not as much of an issue in this case.

  15. FCSB
    • 8 Years
    2 years, 3 months ago

    Best option:

    1. FH to this:

    Ramsdale
    James Dalot Cancelo
    Son Bilva Foden Bowen Martinelli
    Ronaldo Kane

    Steele Alonso Livramento Davis

    2. Or get this (10 players) with -8 [would mean going without or transferring Salah back in next GW]:

    Ramsdale
    James Alonso Cancelo Livramento
    Son Bilva Foden Martinelli
    Ronaldo

    Non-playing bench.

    1 or 2 ?

    Thanks guys!!

    1. Snooze ya lose
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      Fh

  16. Snooze ya lose
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    2 years, 3 months ago

    Mahrez worth a 4pt hit to field 11?

    1. The bean
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      Would be if he was a guaranteed starter. Hard to take if he is benched

    2. vova
      • 13 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      I would say no, since he will go to AFCON soon and might be rotated too

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

    Is there any info on here for why games have been postponed? Ie which team or both? I know Everton Burnley was due to Everton. The reason I ask is I cannot see these teams being in any other different postion in 3 days time - so further cancellations.

    A) - home team, B) - away team, C) - both

    1)Burnley v Everton - B

    2)Liverpool v Leeds - ?

    3) Wolves v Watford - ?

    Can anyone fill in the gaps? TIA

    1. JoJoRed
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      B & B but Watford site said they will be ok for next GW

  18. Amartey Partey
    • 4 Years
    2 years, 3 months ago

    Is there any update on if Bilva has covid?

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

      Was there a rumour?

      1. Now I'm Panicking
        • 9 Years
        2 years, 3 months ago

        There is now

        1. La Roja
          • 12 Years
          2 years, 3 months ago

          :mrgreen:

    2. Klopp's Kids
      • 10 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      was in training

      1. Amartey Partey
        • 4 Years
        2 years, 3 months ago

        Was he?

    3. The bean
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      Haven't heard anything about this, is there rumors he does?

      1. Amartey Partey
        • 4 Years
        2 years, 3 months ago

        Yesterday it was rumoured that some Portuguese players in the city camp has covid. Bilva wasn’t seen in training pics.

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

    Foden start today?

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

      Who knows

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

        Pep

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

      Maybe, maybe not. Hopefully he does.

    3. The Knights Template
      • 10 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      Woohoo Fodenfreude!

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

        Have an upvote, Sir.

  20. jackruet
    • 2 Years
    2 years, 3 months ago

    So Spurs vs palace will be off, is this confirmed?

    1. Now I'm Panicking
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      Not yet

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

      I’ve not heard any confirmation

    3. Tasty Jerk
      • 11 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      Yep, hearing its off as well. Which would be a good thing for us now Spurs are in form.

      1. La Roja
        • 12 Years
        2 years, 3 months ago

        This mindset is the reason why Palace is always struggling

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

        Ur cousin's friend's sister's friend's uncle's fiance's repairman tell u?

      3. Steve The Spud
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 4 Years
        2 years, 3 months ago

        And people laughed at me when I said they didn’t fancy it

  21. Klopp's Kids
    • 10 Years
    2 years, 3 months ago

    FH Team G2G?

    Ramsdale
    James Cancelo Reguilon
    Mahrez Rashford Son (v) B. Silva Martinelli
    Lacazette Ronaldo (C)

    Bench: 4.0, Dalot, Broja, Duffy

  22. Kodap
    • 6 Years
    2 years, 3 months ago

    I'm thinking I'm probably going to have to FH this team, too many uncertainties, Spurs game potentially off, reading that Bilva might have covid too?

    Ramsdale
    Cancelo - Rudiger - James - Lamptey
    Salah - Son - ESR - Bilva
    Broja - Laca

    Bachman - TAA - Jota - Dennis

  23. Johnny too hotty
    • 12 Years
    2 years, 3 months ago

    My squad is bad I know but there is a small chance I’ll have 11 playing this GW. I am
    Not saying they are great options

    Sanchez
    Cancelo Duffy white James Duffy
    ESR foden gilmour
    Ronaldo Watkins

    1. vova
      • 13 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      looks fine to me! I doubt anyone will be happy with their squad this GW unless they are taking a FH

      1. Johnny too hotty
        • 12 Years
        2 years, 3 months ago

        Would you not
        Use FH if you were me

    2. griffzinho
      • 11 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      What is wrong with that team.:) Having 11 potential players is amazing. Midfield a bit dodgy though as two are not guaranteed starters but if they get minutes ESR & Foden they might return for you

  24. Jimbo-Jones
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 3 months ago

    Starting some FH drafts. If all games on thoughts on this?

    Ramsdale
    James Cancelo Reguilon Dalot
    Son Martinelli Bernardo Bowen
    CR7 Kane

    Grealish (in case Bernardo rested), 3.7, 4.5

  25. AC/DC AFC
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    2 years, 3 months ago

    Would you rather have Son or Ronaldo in?

    1. vova
      • 13 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      Leaning towards Ronaldo because Spurs/Palace might be off and there is more value in mid priced midfielders than mid priced strikers for now. I'm planning on doing Salah/Dennis to Ronaldo/Bowen.

      1. AC/DC AFC
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        2 years, 3 months ago

        Good thinking.

        Leaning the same way. Is Maddisson worth considering, despite the next two Leicester fixtures?

        1. vova
          • 13 Years
          2 years, 3 months ago

          I was looking at him too but the next two fixtures are poor. I'm interested in bringing him in for the DGW though.

  26. SpaceCadet
    • 10 Years
    2 years, 3 months ago

    Best option to complete the attack? Budget 8.4m

    Salah Jota bilva Bowen esr
    Watkins king xxxx

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

    They just need to play the Spurs game now, it's late in the day and Palace clearly have enough players available.

    1. vova
      • 13 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      Omicron spreads very quickly so they might have more cases after morning testing.

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

        Hopefully they haven't been mixing with the positive people!

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

      Nothing is certain. They have cancelled games two hours before the kick off ffs.

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

        Surely they have learnt from that mistake

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

        2 hours before kick off I can handle, 1 hour 35 minutes before kick off might be trickier.

  28. Rassi
    • 9 Years
    2 years, 3 months ago

    Lot of people going for Son and/or Ronaldo. Seems like Kane could be a massive differential this gw.

    1. griffzinho
      • 11 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      Yea it's Kane, Son and CR7. I'm going Ronaldo due to pens.Kane is on pens too and does look like he's gathering momentum. Could be a great pick.

    2. The Knights Template
      • 10 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      He breathes through his mouth.

    3. TheTinman
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      There's a reason for that

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

        Yeah, it is called herd mentality.

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

      1. Son
      2. Ron
      3. Benteke
      4. Heskey
      5. Kane

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

    good day lads, have 1ft and 2.6m itb. any moves in mind? can only field 10 players atm. cheers.

    ramsdale
    james - cancelo - reguilon - livra
    bernardo - saka - bowen
    antonio - watkins

    (foster - dennis - salah - jota)

    salah -> son, worth it? (obviously got salah at 12,5m)

  30. MoSalalalalalalalalah
    • 5 Years
    2 years, 3 months ago

    Salah & Robertson > Son & Reguilón (-4)
    Good move if the Spurs game is to go ahead?

    0.3 ITB
    1FT

    Ramsdale
    Cancelo (C) | James (V) | Robertson* | Livramento | TAA*
    Bowen | Gallagher | ESR
    Vardy | Antonio

    GK: Foster | Dennis* | Salah* | Sissokho*

    1. vova
      • 13 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      yeah good move if the Spurs/Palace game goes ahead