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FPL Gameweek 31 Scout Picks: Three pricy attackers offset by budget buys

We have chosen our best Fantasy Premier League (FPL) players for Gameweek 31 ahead of Saturday’s deadline.

We line up in a 4-4-2 formation and are limited to £83.5m for our first XI.

Our four substitutes, meanwhile, are always picked from the budget/cheaper crop of players, not to serve as bench fodder but to give some alternative options who don’t cost as much as some of the names in our line-up.

GOALKEEPER AND DEFENDERS

The best FPL goalkeepers for a Double Gameweek 26 Free Hit 7

Jordan Pickford (£4.9m) and Nick Pope (£5.4m) were both in the goalkeeper conversation this week: they are third and second respectively for projected points in the upcoming Gameweek. Everton’s league-worst away form gave Pope the edge in our eyes, with the Toffees to come to Turf Moor after the reigning champions hand the England international the opportunity to rack up the save points on Saturday.

With question marks over whether Trent Alexander-Arnold (£8.4m) and Reece James (£6.1m) will be rushed back into Premier League action given the double-headers against Benfica and Real Madrid that await, Andrew Robertson (£7.3m) and Joao Cancelo (£6.9m) are the stand-out premium defenders this week – although it’s not beyond the realms of possibility that one of these two pricy picks gets a benching, with one eye on Tuesday. Third and fourth behind only a certain Egyptian and Alexander-Arnold for FPL returns this season, Robertson and Cancelo will also be up against the two teams who have scored the fewest number of goals in 2022.

 

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  1. Botman and Robben
    • 8 Years
    2 years, 9 months ago

    The way Trent is being sold he could be a differential soon 🙂

    1. Cojones of Destiny
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 9 months ago

      yep )

    2. DycheDycheBaby
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 9 months ago

      Imagine if he starts!

    3. james 101
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 9 months ago

      Is one of the reasons I kept him

      Tough to get him back in

  2. Atimis
    • 8 Years
    2 years, 9 months ago

    Is there any consensus on Ramsdale starting this week?
    See many here keeping him in XI.

    1. makaveli123
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 9 months ago

      I wouldn't count on him to start this gw

    2. AC/DC AFC
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 9 months ago

      Nah, he's out but you'd put him first just in case.

      1. Jock Grealish
        • 2 Years
        2 years, 9 months ago

        He's out

    3. Atimis
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 9 months ago

      Hoped we had some more positive news

  3. makaveli123
    • 8 Years
    2 years, 9 months ago

    Morning all!
    Best Jimenez replacement? Kane & Broja are my other two forwards.
    8,5m budget

    1. Botman and Robben
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 9 months ago

      Laca?

    2. Littlebitwizardoföz
      • 13 Years
      2 years, 9 months ago

      Weghorst and save cash

  4. Boss Hogg
    • 15 Years
    2 years, 9 months ago

    Bench 1:

    a. Doherty
    b. Reguilon
    c. Coutinho
    d. Havertz
    d. Saka
    e. Lacazette

    ???

    1. The Mighty Whites
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 9 months ago

      C

    2. Cojones of Destiny
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 9 months ago

      b

  5. The Mighty Whites
    • 9 Years
    2 years, 9 months ago

    Pope
    TAA - Cancelo - Coady - White
    Salah - Saka - Raphinha - Kulusevski
    Kane - Antonio

    Bachmann - Toney - Livramento - D Luiz

    £1.8 ITB, would you make another transfer for a -4 or have Toney first on bench in case TAA doesn’t play?

    1. Boss Hogg
      • 15 Years
      2 years, 9 months ago

      Luiz to Gordon
      Bench Coady

      Or Coady to Laporte

      1. The Mighty Whites
        • 9 Years
        2 years, 9 months ago

        For a hit?

        1. Boss Hogg
          • 15 Years
          2 years, 9 months ago

          Yeah I think so.

          I fancy to Villa to score.
          So, will Laporte or Gordon get you 6 points or more? I think they will.

          1. The Mighty Whites
            • 9 Years
            2 years, 9 months ago

            Double City against Liverpool next week though?

            1. Jock Grealish
              • 2 Years
              2 years, 9 months ago

              City will beat them

  6. Boss Hogg
    • 15 Years
    2 years, 9 months ago

    Who sits last on the end of my bench:

    a. Saiss
    b. Gelhardt

    ???

    1. The Mighty Whites
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 9 months ago

      Gelhardt

  7. BantasyFootball
    • 3 Years
    2 years, 9 months ago

    Start:
    (1) Dier vs Newcastle (H)
    OR
    (2) Broja vs Leeds (A)
    ?

    1. Littlebitwizardoföz
      • 13 Years
      2 years, 9 months ago

      Dier

    2. Boss Hogg
      • 15 Years
      2 years, 9 months ago

      B

  8. Littlebitwizardoföz
    • 13 Years
    2 years, 9 months ago

    Play:
    (a) Tierney
    (b) Maddison
    (c) Ramsey
    (d) Broja

    Currently on Tierney but Maddison is tempting.....

    1. Boss Hogg
      • 15 Years
      2 years, 9 months ago

      A

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

      b

    3. Sun God Nika
      • 4 Years
      2 years, 9 months ago

      B

    4. DycheDycheBaby
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 9 months ago

      b

  9. Cojones of Destiny
    • 6 Years
    2 years, 9 months ago

    digne + d. james to james + gordon -4?

    1. Boss Hogg
      • 15 Years
      2 years, 9 months ago

      Yep

  10. TFG
    • 3 Years
    2 years, 9 months ago

    Chasing for the run in so need a differential

    a - Mahrez
    b - Foden
    c - Maddison
    d - Sancho

    1. Boss Hogg
      • 15 Years
      2 years, 9 months ago

      D

    2. The Knights Template
      • 11 Years
      2 years, 9 months ago

      A penalties

  11. Golazo1357
    • 3 Years
    2 years, 9 months ago

    WC31 Squad:

    Guita/Foster
    James, Robbo, TAA, Cancelo, Roberts
    Salah, Foden, Saka, Kulu, Gordon
    Mateta, Kane, Broja

    Thoughts?

    1. MHG
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 9 months ago

      I like it. Similar to my WC.
      2 L'pool,1 Chesea, 1 City defence
      Strong midfield
      Kane

      I've squeezed Barnes and Havertz into midfield by having Matip and Robbo and getting 5 good midfielders in for run in.
      Having TAA and Robbo is a bit of a luxury!

      1. Golazo1357
        • 3 Years
        2 years, 9 months ago

        The thought is to have Robbo for this week to cover for TAA in case he doesn't play, then drop him for someone like Doherty/Reguilon or Chalobah to create additional funds to bolster the midfield from 32 on when I can just set and forget James, TAA, Cancelo and a more solid 5 man midfield.

        1. MHG
          • 7 Years
          2 years, 9 months ago

          Makes sense.
          I think I'm trying to put a team together for a longer period to minimise transfers - as I'll need transfers for the unexpected!

  12. MHG
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 9 months ago

    On WC
    How nailed is Chalobah compared to Rudiger?
    I have:
    A) Rudiger and Kulu
    but tempted to get Foden in and do:
    B) Chalobah and Foden

    What do you think?
    Thanks

    1. Boss Hogg
      • 15 Years
      2 years, 9 months ago

      Nailed for this gw.
      Not at all for future weeks/

      1. MHG
        • 7 Years
        2 years, 9 months ago

        Thanks

  13. Atimis
    • 8 Years
    2 years, 9 months ago

    Recon counting on both TAA and Broja starting this week is too optimistic?

    1. Boss Hogg
      • 15 Years
      2 years, 9 months ago

      Like hoping to throw tails twice in a row.

      25%

  14. AC/DC AFC
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    2 years, 9 months ago

    Has this been reported, or have I completely missed it that Mo Salah had an injury andbwas swollen etc?

    https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/mohamed-salah-liverpool-jurgen-klopp-23547972

      1. AC/DC AFC
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        2 years, 9 months ago

        Fair enough. It's what Klopp said that he was in pain and swollen, albeit subsiding.

        Klopp sounded tired.

        Suspect he didn't rest over the international break!

        1. MHG
          • 7 Years
          2 years, 9 months ago

          Resting him makes sense but Mo is going for golden boot and doesn't like being rested!

          1. AC/DC AFC
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 9 Years
            2 years, 9 months ago

            I know, but Klopp has to manage that with Benfica and Manchester City then Benfica to play.

            On April 5, 10 and 13th.

            1. MHG
              • 7 Years
              2 years, 9 months ago

              And Man City again on the 16th!

    1. DycheDycheBaby
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 9 months ago

      starting the rumours early i see ? 🙂

    2. Jock Grealish
      • 2 Years
      2 years, 9 months ago

      Says nothing about an injury

      1. AC/DC AFC
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        2 years, 9 months ago

        It's in the video and article.

      2. AC/DC AFC
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        2 years, 9 months ago

        Jurgen Klopp has big Mohamed Salah call to make as Liverpool's punishing April begins.

        Jurgen Klopp has some big calls to make up front this weekend as Liverpool prepare to welcome Watford to Anfield

        1. Jock Grealish
          • 2 Years
          2 years, 9 months ago

          Nope

          1. AC/DC AFC
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 9 Years
            2 years, 9 months ago

            Did you watch the video?

      3. AC/DC AFC
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        2 years, 9 months ago

        JURGEN KLOPP PROVIDES MOHAMED SALAH INJURY & CONTRACT UPDATES.

        Just click bait no doubt.

        Regardless a rest against Watford would make sense.

  15. RamaJama
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    2 years, 9 months ago

    Play one:

    A) Barnes
    B) Saiss
    C) Ramsey

    1. The Knights Template
      • 11 Years
      2 years, 9 months ago

      A

    2. Cojones of Destiny
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 9 months ago

      i’m on A

  16. boroie
    • 6 Years
    2 years, 9 months ago

    Any late injury updates on…

    A - TAA
    B - Ramsdale
    C - Dubravka

    1. RamaJama
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 9 months ago

      No

  17. boroie
    • 6 Years
    2 years, 9 months ago

    Have Ramsdale & Dubravka…

    Is one of them to Pope worth a -4?

    1. The Knights Template
      • 11 Years
      2 years, 9 months ago

      Wait for pressers

      1. boroie
        • 6 Years
        2 years, 9 months ago

        Are there more pressers before the deadline at 11am?

        1. Jock Grealish
          • 2 Years
          2 years, 9 months ago

          No

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

        Do you mean the 10:30 info or Twitter insiders?

  18. boroie
    • 6 Years
    2 years, 9 months ago

    Is Toney to DCL worth a -4?

    1. The Knights Template
      • 11 Years
      2 years, 9 months ago

      No thank you

  19. boroie
    • 6 Years
    2 years, 9 months ago

    Start 1:

    A - Dier (NEW)
    B - Toney (che)

    1. The Knights Template
      • 11 Years
      2 years, 9 months ago

      Toney

    2. Jock Grealish
      • 2 Years
      2 years, 9 months ago

      Dier

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

    Mount or Havertz this week?

    1. Cojones of Destiny
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 9 months ago

      havertz, mount till end of season

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

    Coutinho to Mount for 1FT or to Havertz for a hit?

  22. Letsgo!
    • 8 Years
    2 years, 9 months ago

    Richar or dcl?

  23. Lacikasz01
    • 3 Years
    2 years, 9 months ago

    For a FT is it worth it bringing Gordon in for Ramsey? No pun intended.

  24. Gizzachance
    • 10 Years
    2 years, 9 months ago

    Thoughts, which one to play
    A raph
    B martinelli
    C adams
    Cheers

    1. Gizzachance
      • 10 Years
      2 years, 9 months ago

      Which 2 sorry !

  25. Champions League Varane
    • 6 Years
    2 years, 9 months ago

    Kilman Coutinho and Jimenez -> Foden Cancelo and Mateta -8?

    Gets rid of deadwood and I really like Foden and Mateta as differentials over these next weeks. Thanks alo

  26. Jinswick
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    2 years, 9 months ago

    Jimenez -> WEGHORST worth a -4 here? And who to bench if so?

    POPE
    Robbo, Tierney, Doherty
    Salah(c), Coutinho, Raphina, Kulu, Martinelli
    Kane, Broja

    Foster, Coady, Ait-N, Jimenez*
    Bank 3.0m, 0FT, 1FH&BB left

  27. BarryFabregas
    • 3 Years
    2 years, 9 months ago

    Is it worth benching TAA this week or starting him just in case? my replacement would be Laca.

  28. Better Call Raul
    • 5 Years
    2 years, 9 months ago

    Start Odegaard or Raphinha?