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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.

3,549 Comments Post a Comment
  1. dshv
    • 6 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    I did a transfer if i put a free hit what about the player that i brought?

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

      It reverts back to the team you had on GW18

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

        That's ok actually, so you can do your transfer and then if you need to fh, no worries, Salah back.

  2. g40steve
    • 6 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    With all the cancellations & covid rumours @ palace & city, will I get 6 out??

    Ramsdale
    James, Cancelo, Teirney, Rudiger
    Bilva, ESR, Gallagher
    Antonio, Dennis, Watkins,

    DDG, Jota, Salah, Trent,

    .7

    1FT

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

      Who knows anymore. There is a chance Bilva and Cancelo have covid and that the Chelsea Villa game will be off.

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

      I assume we’ll now well before the deadline, can’t imagine they’ll let fans travel to cancel just a few hours up front.

    3. g40steve
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      If Chelsea & Villa is off think I might do nothing with all the hits & FH flying about.

      Just imagine Arsenal game being cancelled!!!

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

    If cry v spurs off down to 8 players inc cancello, foden & ESr so should I a) take -4 to get to 10 or b) just FH?

    1. Trilly
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      A hit to get to ten is ideal. FH will be powerful later on.

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

        Cool thanks or even may be forced to do -8 to get ronaldo

  4. Alisson WondHaaland
    • 8 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    Thoughts on a Saka Martinelli double up? The transfer Im looking to do is Salah+Dennis to Ronaldo+Martinelli. Makes sense since Salah and Dennis are both going to Afcon. I cant think of a better sub 6m mid to go for despite the double up not being ideal covid wise

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

      I like it

  5. Paqueta Rice
    • 3 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    As someone who spunked their first FH, that Spurs game being off helps me massively as I owned no spurs and feared the Reg, Son and Kane owners.

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

      What’s your thoughts on Bruno for the next couple of games?

      1. Paqueta Rice
        • 3 Years
        2 years, 4 months ago

        Could work. I think you may just be trying to be different though and different is not always good. Ronaldo is the one to go for I guess.

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

          Got Ronaldo already. Thinking of targeting the Newcastle game.

          1. Paqueta Rice
            • 3 Years
            2 years, 4 months ago

            Ok then. Yeah, Bruno could be a good shout not you can’t get Som either. KDB a better option I think

    2. Maddamotha
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      Is the Spurs game off?

      1. Paqueta Rice
        • 3 Years
        2 years, 4 months ago

        Rumoured to be. Check the hot topics

  6. Ajax Hamsterdam
    • 9 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    Happy Xmas all !

    Any more games cancelled?

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

      Not officially

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

    Pretty lost what to do about this GW, currently have 8 playing.

    Wanna get Ronaldo which means either Salah out while next week is great Lei game or Laca out which seems stupid considering that he has fixture this GW.

    So maybe use one FH? Thoughts?

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

      Salah out seems to be a popular move now

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

      One more question, worth keeping Foden now?

  8. Firmino
    • 8 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    Is there someone who has done Salah -> Son already?

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

      Yes mate, I’m here - someone even offered me commiserations on the last page lol

      I’d be slightly angry if it was for a -4

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

      Nope.

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

      I

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

      Me :/

      I'm probably gonna lose the 4 points and get rid of Son again. Price I pay for trying to game team value.

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

        Ah you went early. So you’re reversing the move and paying extra for salah

      2. IN SANE IN DE BRUYNE
        • 7 Years
        2 years, 4 months ago

        Cryzy

  9. EL tridente
    • 6 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    How is this FH looking?
    De Gea
    Tierney, James, Cancelo
    Bruno, Foden, Mahrez, Bowen, Martinelli
    Ronaldo, Antonio

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

      Antonio not likely to play - think Moyes want particularly solid about him being ready so make sure you have a good 1st sub

    2. kempc23
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      Would go KDB rather than Bruno. Cancelo could be a risk this week, so could change to Chels or Dalot. I would consider doubling up on Arsenal mid/fwd too, as they are playing the worst team in the league.

  10. RAFA THE GAFFA
    • 8 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    So is it cancelled then or not? Haha!

    Strange old season again

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

      I think so mate. James at Planet fpl who is big Spurs fan also saying it’s off according to his sources

    2. Nate(U)dog(ie)
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      Just popped on twitter for the first time today but seen two verified sources saying it's off. Are there further rumours regarding Villa and City as well?

      1. RAFA THE GAFFA
        • 8 Years
        2 years, 4 months ago

        Not seen them

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

    In light of Spurs game looking to be off thoughts on this updated WC. Leaves cash for Mahrez to Son. If Cancelo rumours true Broja comes in
    No choice but to play WC as already hit button

    DDG
    James Coufal Tierney Cancelo
    Mahrez Foden Bowen Martinelli
    Lacazette Ronaldo

    Sanchez Broja Jota TAA

    1. RAFA THE GAFFA
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      Getting very tricky now mate! Such a shame as you had a very nice team beforehand

  12. balint84
    • 8 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    Bilva+Salah to Kdb+Bruno
    Just -4
    Do it this gw?

    1. Tango74
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      I would only sell players that have no game tomorrow

  13. Ci Siamo
    • 8 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    Already own Foden, which other City mid is safest for a start this week?

    A) Gundogan

    B) Grealish

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

      B

  14. RAFA THE GAFFA
    • 8 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    Is this better or worse than for FH? Not sure I like the look of punts like Rashford when it could be used on a lovely double GW. That said, I could have zero players if not haha

    1. Ci Siamo
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      But most will be in the same boat so why waste it?

      1. RAFA THE GAFFA
        • 8 Years
        2 years, 4 months ago

        Won’t lots use it too?

        1. Ci Siamo
          • 8 Years
          2 years, 4 months ago

          But apart from Ronaldo, who else is a desperation to get it in on a FH that you can’t get on a -4 or -8?

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

    It’s only a couple of cases, get the bloody game on

    1. The Ejiptian King
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      New Son owner spotted.

    2. THFC4LIFE
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      This! Surely they can field a team

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

        How do you know?

        1. THFC4LIFE
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 7 Years
          2 years, 4 months ago

          I don’t. Just wishful thinking

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

      HEAR HEAR, they're muggin us all off

  16. FPL ZB
    • Has Moderation Rights
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    One of Wilson and Watkins is going to have to go for me. Which do you reckon? Both have fixtures in a bit of jeopardy next week, so not too much to choose from there

    1. Kun Tozser
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      Wait see who plays tomorrow?

    2. Dohers
      • 10 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      I'd say Wilson has better fixture in 19 and Everton have an extra two days over Leeds to get the GW20 fixture fulfilled.

  17. AD105
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    How does this look on a FH?

    Ramsdale
    Cancelo Reguilon Tierney Dalot
    KDB Son Bowen Martinelli
    Ronny(c) Kane

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

      Horrible if rumours about spurs game are true

      1. AD105
        • 7 Years
        2 years, 4 months ago

        Assuming they play I mean

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

      I hope you have a good bench

    3. g40steve
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      Rumours of City & Palace covid will leave you short?

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

    Obviously so much can change but as it stands I can get this team out if I take a hit, some small concerns but G2G?:

    Ramsdale
    Cancelo - Rudiger - White - Livra
    Bowen - B.Silva - Foden - Mount
    Watkins - Ronaldo(C)
    Foster - TAA - Jota - Gelhardt

  19. Rupert The Horse
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    Ooh all the early Spurs transfers make my nipples hard.

  20. Scholes Out For Summer
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    Wait because the two early games were postponed does that mean the deadline has been pushed back as well?

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

      Yes. It's 1.30 now

    2. Pat Bonner
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      3 games at 3pm so unlikely all are off

  21. DaisyDaisyDaisyDaisy
    • 10 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    I fear for Villa game. Could be deja vu late with them and Chelsea wont moan either.

    Im going FH with 3 City 3 Arsenal 3 Hammers as ‘safe 3pm’ options. Punts on later games like Ronaldo etc maybe covered by solid subs from Brighton Brentford. Its not ideal but whatever you do will gain points on those not concentrating this week

  22. Viper
    • 14 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    I need to find 2.0m in order to do Antonio -> Ronaldo. Where do I find it?

    Alonso James TAA Cancelo
    Jota Salah Foden Saka
    Lacazette Antonio Dennis

    Alternatively I could just hope Antonio plays...

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

      Salah-> son
      Antonio-> ronaldo
      Easy

  23. Fish up a tree
    • 2 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    Spurs will have DGWs every week if they ever get to play again

  24. Wolfman180
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    Currently, if the Spurs game is indeed called off as the rumours suggest, I have 8 playing (9 if Anotinio plays).

    Is it worth bringing in an extra playee using FT or rolling it and using it for next gw to try get in a better place as we just dont know whays going to happen?

    1. kempc23
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      I would only bring in players you are happy about owning going forward, not just this gameweek.

      1. Wolfman180
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        2 years, 4 months ago

        I havent looked at who I'd get in tbh, more just the thought of could I use my transfer to get more players playing this gw. I do think this is a gameweek to just see through, hope for a low red arrow and set up better going forward

  25. Pat Bonner
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    Danger with the FH is more games are called off post deadline. Might be a week just to take it on the chin and go with 7 or 8 players.

    1. Ci Siamo
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      Absolutely agree

      1. Ci Siamo
        • 8 Years
        2 years, 4 months ago

        Upside feels small this week

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

      How so? Deadline is 1.30, most of the games are at 3pm.

      Biggest danger is the site crashing at 1.25 from the traffic when most will know what games are on.

      The upside will be huge, loads have taken hits already & are running with 8-10 players, nail this week & it's going to be a big boost.

      1. Pat Bonner
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        2 years, 4 months ago

        Man U game is over 48 hrs after the deadline and few rumours about Chelsea villa so who knows what could happen after the deadline. Could load up on city and Arsenal players but which 3 city do you go for

        1. Pat Bonner
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 12 Years
          2 years, 4 months ago

          Plus I own 3 city and 1 Arsenal currently. Could add 2 Arsenal to current team

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

          Yes, the United game is the big danger but when you factor in they are just coming back from a weeks isolation, its going to be unlikely they get mass reinfections a week after their outbreak, Newcastle sound OK so that game should be fine.

        3. Nate(U)dog(ie)
          • 3 Years
          2 years, 4 months ago

          Not to mention Norwich have new cases too

    3. waldo666
      • 13 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      I reckon you're right.

    4. Wolfman180
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      Just been debating the same thing. Thinking of rolling transfer and going into next gw in a slightly better position to 'plan'

  26. Ci Siamo
    • 8 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    Do we think Gundogan starts this next one?

    1. Pat Bonner
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      I own him and don’t have a clue. Given he missed last week I’m thinking he plays but it’s pep so total guess

  27. Sgt Frank Drebin
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    Is it confirmed that Salah is going for afcon only after Chelsea game?

    1. El Presidente
      • 4 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      After CHE for sure, but I don't know if he's allowed to play that one, LIV was trying to.

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

        Yep he has clearance to play that game. However won’t be around for their double if it goes ahead

        1. Sgt Frank Drebin
          • 7 Years
          2 years, 4 months ago

          How do you know that btw? I can't find any info about in the internet

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

            Have seen a couple of tweets. Here’s one but whether it’s 100% who knows
            https://www.thisisanfield.com/2021/12/liverpool-get-backing-for-late-afcon-release-as-salah-mane-keita-called-up/amp/

  28. rokonto
    • 8 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    So what will BT Sport show now?
    Already switched to Spurs game fron 1230 game as far as i remember

    1. rokonto
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      Like musical chairs!

      1. Ci Siamo
        • 8 Years
        2 years, 4 months ago

        Hopefully the City game

  29. waldo666
    • 13 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    1 FT and 0.5 ITB (WC next week)

    Thoughts very much appreciated.

    Sanchez
    Livramento James Cancelo White
    ESR McGinn Gilmour
    King* Ronaldo Watkins

    (Bachmann* Salah* TAA* Jota*)

    A) King to Broja
    B) Jota to Bowen/Martinelli/Foden
    C) Salah to Son
    D) Something else

    1. balint84
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      B

      1. waldo666
        • 13 Years
        2 years, 4 months ago

        Cheers.

  30. balint84
    • 8 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    Are Man Utd midfielders recommended as Salah replacement? Bruno? Rashford?