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FPL Gameweek 34 Scout Picks: City and Chelsea triple-ups as United are ignored

We have chosen our best Fantasy Premier League (FPL) players for Gameweek 34 ahead of Saturday’s deadline.

We line up in a 4-3-3 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

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

Burnley have given us a mixed bag when it comes to Double Gameweek returns this season but they signed off on a high on Thursday, winning to nil against Southampton. Fabled or not, the ‘new manager bounce’ has seen the Clarets pick up four points from a possible six in the post-Dychean era and there was a spring in their step against the Saints. Sunday’s opponents Wolves will be without Daniel Podence (£5.5m), arguably their only form player in attack and a quiet creative force in 2021/22. They were abject without him in Gameweek 32, indeed, so Nick Pope (£5.4m) will fancy his chances of successive shut-outs on Sunday.

DEFENDERS

→ How many FPL points did Aymeric Laporte register across Manchester City's three Double Gameweeks?

After weeks of Fabian Schar (£4.4m)-types making an appearance at the rear, we’re back to a reassuringly premium feel in defence.

 

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  1. DavidKent
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 5 Years
    2 years, 9 days ago

    Will Amartey start for Leicester between now and end GW36?

    On a wildcard now and will BB you n GW36, so looking for playing defenders at that price point with 2 games

    1. Hazz
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 9 days ago

      Yes, maybe, but not every match if that's what you're asking.

      1. Hazz
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 6 Years
        2 years, 9 days ago

        Suspect Amertey plays 1 of the 2 games in GW36.

        1. DavidKent
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 5 Years
          2 years, 9 days ago

          Anyone else at 4.2 or less that you fancy?

    2. Sun Jihai
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 9 days ago

      Should play every other game or something I’d imagine

      1. DavidKent
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 5 Years
        2 years, 9 days ago

        How about Watfords Fermina?

        1. DavidKent
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 5 Years
          2 years, 9 days ago

          He’s 4.3 but I can stretch

  2. Nate(U)dog(ie)
    • 3 Years
    2 years, 9 days ago

    https://mobile.twitter.com/SmuelMartinFPL/status/1517639080984686593

    Sam Martin says Maddison starts tomorrow and Barnes doesn't

    I'm on FH and wondering if I should move Zaha to Maddison

    1. Camzy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      2 years, 9 days ago

      If you're on FH why would you waste a midfield slot on Maddison...

      1. Nate(U)dog(ie)
        • 3 Years
        2 years, 9 days ago

        If he's confirmed starting by an ITK and is up one of the worst form teams in the division I'm not sure I see the issue. Isn't the point of an FH to pick the best options for that week, especially if they're ones you don't have? Getting cold feet on Zaha considering Leeds' decent form of late

        1. Camzy
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 13 Years
          2 years, 9 days ago

          So pick the best options for the week...

          I really don't think Maddison is in the top 5 choices for this week. Not even close. I'd pick Saka over him...

    2. enrico.palazzo
      • 11 Years
      2 years, 9 days ago

      On a fh I wouldn’t have Leicester players

  3. FPL_Crisis
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    2 years, 9 days ago

    Repost due to no reply. Would love some input here

    Thoughts on Kane + Kulu (or Maddison) to Sterling + Werner?
    Feels like I'm going to want Kane back in 35 for captain.
    On track for BB36 FH37
    I’m 45 points from 100k so chasing that target

    1. Arteta
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 9 days ago

      Take a risk in this case. Good luck!

  4. Dannyb
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 9 days ago

    A Kane Tierney Martinelli Rudiger to Silva Werner Mount and Cancelo - 12
    B Jiminez, Rudiger Tierney to Silva Laporte and Werner - 8

  5. Hazz
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 6 Years
    2 years, 9 days ago

    Potentially have an issue if Nketiah rises tonight & I don't go for him.

    He's more for BB36 than anything, and I'd rather have just watched how tomorrow's match went - problem is I don't known if I'm convinced he's a worthwhile pick.

    Including this, I have 3 FT to use before BB36 (with Cucho & Doherty to fix).

    Could have more funds available by moving James to Laporte after GW34, so might be premature.

    Worth making the move?

    1. Arteta
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 9 days ago

      Save and reassess next week then.

  6. Tmel
    • 13 Years
    2 years, 9 days ago

    Which combo scores most this week?

    1) Dubravka, TAA & Schär
    2) Dubravka, Robertson & Mateta
    3) Raya, TAA & Mateta

  7. Viper
    • 14 Years
    2 years, 9 days ago

    Which one would you start from Martinelli or Weghorst?

    1. Simon69
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      2 years, 9 days ago

      Roll the dice with Mart imo.

      1. Viper
        • 14 Years
        2 years, 9 days ago

        Yeah, I guess he's dangerous off the bench anyway if he doesn't start

  8. Sun Jihai
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    2 years, 9 days ago

    Keep redrafting, how is this WC, FH37, no BB looking?

    Dubravka
    TAA Cancelo Laporte Alonso Matip
    Salah Sterling Havertz Saka
    Kane
    Foster KDH Gelhardt Greenwood

    I guess 3x Chelsea needed?

    1. Arteta
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 9 days ago

      Very good team and triple Chelsea isn't needed, only desirable.

  9. DeadStarComing
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    2 years, 9 days ago

    What time are price changes these days?

    1. Hazz
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 9 days ago

      In 2 hours and 6 mins.

      1. DeadStarComing
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        2 years, 9 days ago

        Cheers. Plenty of time to go Havertz, Mount, Alonso, Mount, James, Havertz, Alonso, Werner, Werner, Werner, Havertz....

  10. Simon69
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    2 years, 9 days ago

    I've already taken a -8 and now I'm considering Werner (c). Need to be sensible but... Werner vs Maguire...

    1. mcsteely
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      2 years, 9 days ago

      Leave it. Better options out there

    2. Danstoke82
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 9 days ago

      Rumours that Maguire may be benched due to personal issues that have happened recently isn’t there?

      1. RogDog_jimmy
        • 3 Years
        2 years, 9 days ago

        yep - from good sources it seems. not that the other options are much better.

      2. Simon69
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        2 years, 9 days ago

        Aye vs Arsenal but I'm sure he'll play vs Chelsea. Ralf doesn't fancy Bailly.

    3. _Ninja_
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      2 years, 9 days ago

      The Athletic saying Maguire set to be benched.

      1. Nate(U)dog(ie)
        • 3 Years
        2 years, 9 days ago

        Will probably play against Chelsea midweek though

  11. Viper
    • 14 Years
    2 years, 9 days ago

    -8 done.

    Digne, Coady, Raphinha & Kane -> Cancelo, Alonso, Havertz (c) & Pukki

    Sick of thinking about it any longer 😆

    1. Simon69
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      2 years, 9 days ago

      Took a -8 myself this minute. I'll say a prayer for the both of us.

    2. camarozz
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 9 days ago

      Good luck

  12. livramento kings
    • 2 Years
    2 years, 9 days ago

    A: De Bruyne, Ramsey, Robertson
    B:Son, Foden, Cash

    A or B???

    1. mcsteely
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      2 years, 9 days ago

      I’d go B as i like all of them. Bit I like
      To two good options in A a lot also

      1. livramento kings
        • 2 Years
        2 years, 9 days ago

        THANKS!

  13. Danstoke82
    • 9 Years
    2 years, 9 days ago

    Currently have a slender lead in my cash ML. Rival has Salah but no idea if he will cover Chelsea attack, whom should I captain?

    A) Salah (he may poss captain him)
    B) Mount (attack his DGW and risk it)

    Thanks!

  14. mcsteely
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    2 years, 9 days ago

    Both good options but what do you think is better and why?

    A. KDB & Coutinho
    B. Foden & Son

    1. Simon69
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      2 years, 9 days ago

      Foden looks due a rest this weekend

  15. lewis274
    • 3 Years
    2 years, 9 days ago

    can’t lie my team is looking whack rn . will rudiger play and what striker do i choose to replace lacazette?

    1. camarozz
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 9 days ago

      Same, think Rudiger is out for West ham game anyway.

    2. Simon69
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      2 years, 9 days ago

      Laca > Nketiah could be shrewd.

    3. Hazz
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 9 days ago

      Rudiger won't play. Lacazette > Werner is the most sensible move.

    4. Thomas Jerome Newton
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 9 days ago

      I've just now gone Lacazette to Jesus.
      Not saying whether it's a good idea or not though.

      1. Simon69
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        2 years, 9 days ago

        Some pair of balls, Terry.

  16. camarozz
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    2 years, 9 days ago

    Please help!!!

    16 pts ahead in my ML and don't know wat to do. No Chelsea attack...

    Kane➡️Werner + Mount?

    Still have Son.

    1. Simon69
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      2 years, 9 days ago

      2 points ahead in mine and I took a -8. Absolutely screwed if Chelsea don't go big.

      1. camarozz
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        2 years, 9 days ago

        I don't know wat to do. And damn Rudiger in my team making it even more difficult

        1. Simon69
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 11 Years
          2 years, 9 days ago

          1FT?

          1. camarozz
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 9 Years
            2 years, 9 days ago

            Yep only one.

            1. Simon69
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 11 Years
              2 years, 9 days ago

              Barnes > Mount or Havertz imo.

    2. Congressman
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 9 days ago

      Who are you selling to get Mount?

      1. camarozz
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        2 years, 9 days ago

        Kulu. Or could sell Barnes.

        1. Simon69
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 11 Years
          2 years, 9 days ago

          Sell Barnes, he's not playing tomorrow.

          1. Arteta
            • 8 Years
            2 years, 9 days ago

            This.

          2. Simon69
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 11 Years
            2 years, 9 days ago

            See Sam Martin's tweet for reference.

            1. camarozz
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 9 Years
              2 years, 9 days ago

              This crazy?

              Ramsdale/Rudi/Barnes➡️Foster/Alonso/Mount - 8

              Means I can keep Saka/
              Salah/Son/Kulu/Kane

              Remember I'm only 16 ahead tho in ML

  17. LucasPodolski
    • 4 Years
    2 years, 9 days ago

    Play Broja, Hwang or Gordon?
    Thanks

  18. FusionFC
    • 9 Years
    2 years, 9 days ago

    Who to prefer of Amartey (AVL), Johnny (bur), Schar (nor)?

    Or -4 to Alonso or a Liverpool defender.

    1. Sun Jihai
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 9 days ago

      Joanna returned 6, 6, 7, 9, 2 in his past 5 games and plays a team with Weghorst up front next!

      1. Sun Jihai
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        2 years, 9 days ago

        *Jonny, nice autocorrect!

        1. FusionFC
          • 9 Years
          2 years, 9 days ago

          Hah, thank you sir.

  19. Drogba Legend
    • 6 Years
    2 years, 9 days ago

    Sa
    Cancelo - Laporte - James - Robbo
    Salah - Son - James - Maddison - Kulu
    Wood

    Foster - Weg - Broja - Digne**

    A) Kulu + Wood > Mount + Pukki (-4)
    B) Kulu + Son > Havertz and Mount (-4)
    C) Something else

  20. Arteta
    • 8 Years
    2 years, 9 days ago

    Transfers done and here we go.
    OUT: Cornet, Son, Broja
    IN: Mount, Havertz, Werner for -8.

    Hopefully this trio takes me closer to 10k, rather than back to 50k.

  21. SAY MY NAME
    • 6 Years
    2 years, 9 days ago

    GTG? team looking pretty bad this week, but can't see any obvious moves 1FT 0.0 ITB

    DDG
    Robertson / Cancelo / Schar
    Salah(c) / Son / Saka / Maddison / Martinelli
    Kane / Broja

    Pope / Gabriel / Davies / Dennis

  22. lewis274
    • 3 Years
    2 years, 9 days ago

    yo lads rudiger -> alonso
    laca -> werner thoughts ?

    1. Muscout
      • 4 Years
      2 years, 9 days ago

      Sounds decent

  23. lewis274
    • 3 Years
    2 years, 9 days ago

    start 1 bench 2

    White . livramento. hwang.

  24. Camzy
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    2 years, 9 days ago

    Still can't decide...

    A) Kane, Pukki, Mount
    B) KdB, Nketiah, Werner

    1. AD2110
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 9 days ago

      A

    2. Fred the Red
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 9 days ago

      A

    3. Sun Jihai
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 9 days ago

      A

    4. Arteta
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 9 days ago

      How lucky are you usually? It's hard to bet against nailed players (on penalties) but second trio is giving me those optimistic end of season vibes, when everything is possible.

      1. Camzy
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        2 years, 9 days ago

        Not very lucky. But yeah the 2nd lot is certainly the upside line. I just don't know if I'm brave enough... Having a front 2 of Werner, Nketiah is really dicey. Could find myself with no starting forward come GW35 let alone 36...

  25. AD2110
    • 6 Years
    2 years, 9 days ago

    Soooo no confirmation of the city double then?

  26. livramento kings
    • 2 Years
    2 years, 9 days ago

    ON A WILDCARD

    A: De Bruyne, Ramsey, Robertson
    B:Son, Foden, Cash

    A or B???

    1. Camzy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      2 years, 9 days ago

      A

  27. Bruno Commando
    • 9 Years
    2 years, 9 days ago

    On WC now. Planning BB36 and FH37. Which option would you choose?

    A) Son, Dewsbury-Hall, Nketiah, Gelhardt
    B) Kulu, Gordon, Dennis, Werner

    Rest of squad

    Schmeichel (Foster)
    TAA Matip Cancelo Laporte James
    Salah Havertz KDB _____ (_____)
    ______ (Pukki, _____)

  28. lewis274
    • 3 Years
    2 years, 9 days ago

    start 1 bench 2

    white livramento hwang

  29. Muscout
    • 4 Years
    2 years, 9 days ago

    A) Rud to Alonso
    B) Rud to TAA
    C) Doherty to Cancelo

    Ramsdale
    James Rud Coady
    Salah Kul Hav Saka Raph
    Kane Weg

    Foster Broja White Doherty

    2.4itb - BB36 FH37

    1. GC123
      • 2 Years
      2 years, 9 days ago

      C - Keep Rudiger for the run-in and get guaranteed returns (possibly both ends of the pitch) from Cancelo

  30. Wizard of Ozil
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    2 years, 9 days ago

    Kulusevski out for Luis Diaz for a complete differential. have TAA and salah and Kane. tempting considering Liverpool seem to score for fun these days? no one is even mentioning Diaz and its Everton.

    1. Simon69
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      2 years, 9 days ago

      Think Diaz is Klopp's CL man. If anything you should go Jota.

    2. Hazz
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 9 days ago

      Think that's a dangerous move. Kulu will play. Diaz could be benched.

      Look at which side Brentford have been conceding chances from lately.

      Then remember Kulu plays a (probably rotated) Leicester after, who also concede most chances from that side.