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FPL Gameweek 38 Scout Picks: Spurs triple-up but no Salah or De Bruyne

We have chosen our best Fantasy Premier League (FPL) players for Gameweek 38 ahead of Sunday’s deadline.

The final selection is partly based on the Scout Squad consensus picks but midweek minutes, budget and updates from the pre-match press conferences are all factored in, too.

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

Our four substitutes, meanwhile, are always cherry-picked from the cheaper crop of players, not to serve as bench fodder or to make the budget up to £100m but rather to give some alternative, viable options who don’t cost as much as some of the names in our line-up.

GOALKEEPER

It was a fight between Kasper Schmeichel (£5.0m) and David Raya (£4.3m) for Scout Picks duties this week but with Leeds United probably needing to score at least once in Gameweek 38, we’ve shied away from the budget Brentford man. We’ve instead sided with Schmeichel, who will be facing a sorry Southampton side who have scored just eight goals in their last 11 matches – no team has found the net on fewer occasions in that time. Schmeichel is also averaging 6.3 points per match in his last six home fixtures. In case you’re worried about end-of-season benchings, Brendan Rodgers has already confirmed that Schmeichel starts on Sunday.

DEFENDERS

Rests and rotation, Reece James in midfield and Maddison's form: FPL notes

Rotation is very much a concern with our first defensive pick. Chelsea sewed up third place on Thursday with a draw against Leicester, with the suggestion being that Thomas Tuchel may turn to many of his fringe players for the dead rubber against Watford. Reece James (£6.4m) subsequently carries an asterisk next to his name but in the absence of any concrete team news from west London, we prefer to focus on the upside. And what an upside: Watford have scored only 10 goals in Roy Hodgson’s 17 matches in charge, while they have also allowed more chances and crosses from their left flank than any other team in that time.

 

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  1. JPSpurs
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    1 year, 10 months ago

    Defending a 40pt lead - been priced out of Gordon + Richarlison to Eriksen + Toney overnight.

    A. Richarlison to Toney
    B. Saka + Richarlison to Bowen + Toney (-4)
    C. Do nothing/ something else

    Schmeichel
    Robertson, Cancelo, James
    KDB, Son, Maddison, Saka, Gordon
    Kane, Richarlison

    Foster, Mateta, Amartey, Schar

    1. Over Midwicket
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      Why sell Rich? Arsenal are awful.

      1. JPSpurs
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        1 year, 10 months ago

        Agree, just think that maybe at home with the pressure off and Everton safe, Arsenal may be able to up their game

        1. Going Home
          • 12 Years
          1 year, 10 months ago

          Then why sell Saka?

    2. thattreblefeeling
      • 12 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      A.

  2. Over Midwicket
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    1 year, 10 months ago

    Is Diaz nailed? Surely not with Salah recovered, Mané, Jota, Firmino all fit.

    1. n14mul
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      Diaz will start

    2. Holmes
      • 10 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      He got a midweek rest plus important game for Liverpool. Should at least start, full game is unlikely though.

    3. JPSpurs
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      I would keep if I already had him but avoiding bringing in Liverpool assets for both that reason and the CL final on the horizon

    4. The Mentaculus
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 2 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      1st choice is Salah, Mané, Diaz now. Jota starts if Salah doesnt

    5. Bad Kompany
      • 6 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      I’m expecting him to play. Should be their first team that isn’t at risk due to fitness or injury and that includes him

  3. Bad Kompany
    • 6 Years
    1 year, 10 months ago

    Would you do a -4 to get in toney or Maddison to start over mahrez?

    1. n14mul
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      Depends on your goals for the day...if its tight for ML and so on...maddi. I'd not toney enjoy the last day

      1. Bad Kompany
        • 6 Years
        1 year, 10 months ago

        Mainly fun. Won bad mini leagues. Won’t win good mini leagues. Rank not good but not too horrible

    2. Eh, just one more thing ...
      • 12 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      Yes

  4. Gideons Rolling Another One
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    1 year, 10 months ago

    What do we reckon:

    A: Toney + Robertson
    Or
    B: Vardy + Sessegnon

    1. The Mentaculus
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 2 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      B

    2. Bad Kompany
      • 6 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      B

    3. n14mul
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      A

    4. Ëð
      • 8 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      A

    5. Bavarian
      • 6 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      A

    6. Eh, just one more thing ...
      • 12 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      A

    7. Gideons Rolling Another One
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      Wow, cheers for all the responses, leaning towards A then. Thanks good luck today

    8. Rantallion
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 4 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      B

  5. n14mul
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 6 Years
    1 year, 10 months ago

    On a FH

    Which one of the 2

    1. Trent
    2. Robbo

    A. Maddi
    B. Barnes

    Thanks

    1. Ëð
      • 8 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      A1

      1. n14mul
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 6 Years
        1 year, 10 months ago

        Currently on this

    2. Holmes
      • 10 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      2B

      1. n14mul
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 6 Years
        1 year, 10 months ago

        Tempted by this 🙂

    3. Eh, just one more thing ...
      • 12 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      A1 Sharon.

      1. n14mul
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 6 Years
        1 year, 10 months ago

        Thanks moreen

    4. The Mentaculus
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 2 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      2A

  6. Ëð
    • 8 Years
    1 year, 10 months ago

    Richarlison to Toney worth a hit? Already on -4 this week.

    Schmeichel
    Alonso, Robertson, James, Cancelo
    Son(c), Saka, Mount, Maddison
    Kane, Richarlison

    Foster, KDH, Holgate, Dennis

    1. ILOVEBAPS
      • 11 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      Nah. Ars defense is awful.

      1. Ëð
        • 8 Years
        1 year, 10 months ago

        I agree, but do we think he starts?

  7. Flynny
    • 9 Years
    1 year, 10 months ago

    Hi....what moves would you make here? 40 ahead of rival who has son, kane, Mount, James and alonso

    A.... vvd salah and ramsey to son Mount and sessegnon - 8 (play 451 with pukki benched)

    B.....vvd salah to James and son - 4 (442)

    Thanks

    Schmeichel
    Taa vvd* cancelo rudiger (schar)
    Salah* kdb saka kulu (Ramsey)
    Jesus pukki (broja)

    1. Rantallion
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 4 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      B

  8. Bavarian
    • 6 Years
    1 year, 10 months ago

    Salah to Mane for -4, Yes or No?

    1. Eh, just one more thing ...
      • 12 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      No

    2. Bad Kompany
      • 6 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      Yes

    3. n14mul
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      For for team any early News...It could be worth it

  9. Bad Kompany
    • 6 Years
    1 year, 10 months ago

    Who’s everyone captaining? Think son is the clear standout but boring. I’m thinking of going mount or Alonso. Would go Vardy if I had him. Mane also a good shout

    1. Mozumbus
      • 2 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      I'm on KDB. Have got Kane, Son, Mane also, so change last moment.

    2. The Mentaculus
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 2 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      Mané for me

    3. n14mul
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      Agree, son is stand out and boring....kane or mane maybe...or could just go son as my fh is a bit diff

    4. Scholes Out For Summer
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      Don’t have Son, and think if I won’t captain him, then I’m not even going to get him at this point

  10. simong1
    • 5 Years
    1 year, 10 months ago

    Ramsdale
    TAA - Matip - James - Laporte - Cancelo
    Salah - Son - Kuluveski - Saka
    Jesus

    Dubravka - Gordon - Weghorst - Kamara

    Best option from below?

    A) Salah > Mane
    B) Salah & Jesus > Mount & Kane (-4)
    B) Salah & Weghorst > Bowen & Kane (-4) (bench Laporte?)

    1. JPSpurs
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      The first B) looks a string option

      1. JPSpurs
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        1 year, 10 months ago

        Strong

    2. Rantallion
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 4 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      B, I really like Mount this week

  11. Mozumbus
    • 2 Years
    1 year, 10 months ago

    Which of the Chelsea defenders is nailed?

    1. Holmes
      • 10 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      Rudiger

      1. Mozumbus
        • 2 Years
        1 year, 10 months ago

        Thanks

  12. el polako
    • 6 Years
    1 year, 10 months ago

    I just love for Spurs to go full on Spursy today... 1-1 (Pukki, Hojbejrg).

    1. DBW - Slug's Mortgage …
      • 3 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      That would still get them 4th

      1. el polako
        • 6 Years
        1 year, 10 months ago

        I'm thinking about all Son cappers.

    2. Philosopher's Stones
      • 3 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      Will still give them the 4th spot. 2-1 Norwich and we're talking 😉

    3. NABIL - FPL otai
      • 11 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      As someone without Spurs players, I'd welcome it with arms wide open

  13. NotsoSpursy
    • 7 Years
    1 year, 10 months ago

    Any news on Schar?

    1. Eh, just one more thing ...
      • 12 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      Still pish.

      1. Eh, just one more thing ...
        • 12 Years
        1 year, 10 months ago

        But nothing concrete on his likelihood to start sadly.

    2. JPSpurs
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      I would assume he doesn’t start given its concussion related

  14. Big boy Bowen
    • 7 Years
    1 year, 10 months ago

    I can’t be the only one who’s had a little cry this morning?

    1. DBW - Slug's Mortgage …
      • 3 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      Step on a piece of Lego?

      1. Big boy Bowen
        • 7 Years
        1 year, 10 months ago

        Last day of the season always gets me

    2. Eh, just one more thing ...
      • 12 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      Took ages to pee?

    3. el polako
      • 6 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      Celebrity died ?

    4. Holmes
      • 10 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      Saw the future of Kaptain Kane blanking?

  15. Big boy Bowen
    • 7 Years
    1 year, 10 months ago

    Such an emotional day

  16. Saintjack01
    • 2 Years
    1 year, 10 months ago

    Trying to catch up on league leader, 21 points in it. Any tips?

    1. Van der Faart
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      Differential captain, aim for players you believe he won't have/go for. Would be against a hit unless you know he's going to take one as well

      1. Saintjack01
        • 2 Years
        1 year, 10 months ago

        Think he has taken -4, I know he has son. So went kulu as we both have Kane. Captain mount?

  17. Atimis
    • 7 Years
    1 year, 10 months ago

    Which option to go for?
    Safer to go without hit?

    1. Salah to Son (c)
    2. Salah Pukki to Son (c) Toney -4
    3. Salah Pukki to Kane (c) Maddison/Bowen -4
    4. Keep Salah? Other idea?

    Ederson
    TAA/Robo/Cancelo/Alonso
    Salah/KDB/Mount/Saka/Kulu
    Pukki

    1. NABIL - FPL otai
      • 11 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      I like 3

    2. JPSpurs
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      3 with Bowen

    3. Rantallion
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 4 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      Yep, 3 by a distance

  18. Scholes Out For Summer
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    1 year, 10 months ago

    Trying to get as close to top10k as possible, currently 35 points away. Which would you do?

    Dias + Salah —> sess + mane/son (-4)
    Salah + Broja —> Diaz + Vardy (-4)

    1. Rantallion
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 4 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      Diaz & Vardy, you’ll have to go maverick with your captain choice to make up that gap.

  19. The_FF_King
    • 11 Years
    1 year, 10 months ago

    Harvey Barnes a good pick?

    He seems the only decent option I can transfer in for Gordon

    1. waltzingmatildas
      • 13 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      I reckon so

    2. The Mentaculus
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 2 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      Pretty good. Not as reliable/ consistent as Maddi/Vardy but still explosive on his day. Should start

      1. DavvaMC
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 3 Years
        1 year, 10 months ago

        Would you bring in Barnes if I have already transferred in Mane as my differential?

        Really not sure on who to pick Barnes or Maddison.

        Thanks

  20. waltzingmatildas
    • 13 Years
    1 year, 10 months ago

    What do you reckon?
    A) KDB and Toney
    B) Diaz and Kane

    1. Siva Mohan
      • 11 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      B

    2. Van der Faart
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      I love B and considering those two with a hit myself, but KDB has the potential to go nuts

      1. waltzingmatildas
        • 13 Years
        1 year, 10 months ago

        Didn't realise I could actually get Diaz.... He's one player I'd love to own at least once this season!
        KDB could, just have to hope it is someone else's turn today!

  21. Siva Mohan
    • 11 Years
    1 year, 10 months ago

    FH active

    Saka or Bowen?

    1. Philosopher's Stones
      • 3 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      Saka of those two

    2. The Mentaculus
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 2 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      Bowen

    3. Eh, just one more thing ...
      • 12 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      Saka

    4. JPSpurs
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      Bowen

  22. DBW - Slug's Mortgage …
    • 3 Years
    1 year, 10 months ago

    Would you start Nketiah over Laporte? Already have Cancelo playing and expect a Villa goal

    1. Eh, just one more thing ...
      • 12 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      Yes

    2. Rantallion
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 4 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      I’m in exactly the same boat & I’ve no idea, currently benching Nketiah in case Arteta gives Lacazette a farewell run out in the 2nd half. I’ll change my mind 10 times before the deadline.

  23. Big boy Bowen
    • 7 Years
    1 year, 10 months ago

    What’s the love for Toney?

    1. The Mentaculus
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 2 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      Leeds need goals. Brentford pretty hot atm anyway

    2. Van der Faart
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      Playing Leeds I guess. Can't be form

      1. DBW - Slug's Mortgage …
        • 3 Years
        1 year, 10 months ago

        On pens as well

    3. Mozumbus
      • 2 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      FHers favourite: good shout at this price point with above mentioned reasons. Doesn't worth a hit though unless team is having big problems.

  24. EL tridente
    • 6 Years
    1 year, 10 months ago

    Bench 1:
    A) Nketiah
    B) Sessegnon
    C) Maddison
    D) Laporte

    1. jaywills
      • 8 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      A

    2. Eh, just one more thing ...
      • 12 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      D

  25. red_lfc
    • 10 Years
    1 year, 10 months ago

    Hi my final gameweek team. Hows it looking i am about 5 points behind my mini league rival. Did minus 8 in transfers. So that makes it 13 points behind. But i reckon he will do some also. So my team is
    Schmichel / ramsdale
    Taa cancelo james / matip amartey
    Mount son saka diaz cornet
    Vardy toney / nketiah

    Do i go captain son play safe or go for vardy. I am leaning more towards vardy being at home. Another 9.0 would be good lol.

    1. Van der Faart
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      Need to captain someone he likely won't I reckon

  26. Philosopher's Stones
    • 3 Years
    1 year, 10 months ago

    25 points lead in ML.

    Better Havertz replacement?

    A: Maddison
    B: Bowen

    1. jaywills
      • 8 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      A

    2. Eh, just one more thing ...
      • 12 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      A

    3. NABIL - FPL otai
      • 11 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      Why lose Kai?

      1. Philosopher's Stones
        • 3 Years
        1 year, 10 months ago

        Feel he won't start, and also have Mount. Feel the above two can outscore Kai.

  27. Nightf0x
    • 8 Years
    1 year, 10 months ago

    FH team thoghts

    kepa 4.0
    rudi robo sess (kely tsi)
    mount mads/barnes son diaz kdb
    kane toney (4.4)

    1. jaywills
      • 8 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      Wouldn't gamble on Kepa tbh

      1. Nightf0x
        • 8 Years
        1 year, 10 months ago

        if he starts before deadline will see if there is any leaks

  28. jaywills
    • 8 Years
    1 year, 10 months ago

    Morning all.
    Chasing by 26 points in my ML. He has son and will likely captain him.
    1) Salah to Son
    2) Salah to Mane
    A) Mane Captai
    B) Harry Kane Captain
    C) Mason Mount Captain
    Cheers

    1. Van der Faart
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      2A

  29. Holmes
    • 10 Years
    1 year, 10 months ago

    Complete brain fart...

    1. NABIL - FPL otai
      • 11 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      At least it's musical.

      Brain fog here, can't see anything

    2. DBW - Slug's Mortgage …
      • 3 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      Brain diarrhea post

      1. Holmes
        • 10 Years
        1 year, 10 months ago

        Thanks for rating my post

        Now answer few questions...

  30. Nightf0x
    • 8 Years
    1 year, 10 months ago

    jota or diaz in FH ?

    1. Holmes
      • 10 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      Diaz

    2. Eh, just one more thing ...
      • 12 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      D