Scout Picks
30 August 2022 1098 comments
avfc82 avfc82
Share:

We have chosen our best Fantasy Premier League (FPL) players for Gameweek 5 ahead of Tuesday’s 18:00 BST deadline.

We line up in a 4-3-3 formation this week and, as ever, are limited to £83.0m for our first XI.

SCOUT PICKS CHANGES FOR 2022/23

While the maximum starting XI budget remains the same, there has been a slight change to how we nominate substitutes following our on-site poll.

FPL Gameweek 3 Scout Picks: Kane returns, Maddison in

As a result, given that our starting XI costs £83.0m, we have £17.0m to spend on the four substitutes you see on our Scout Picks graphic.

However, in an attempt to please both crowds (the poll was extremely tight after all), we’ll be giving some slightly more expensive alternatives below where appropriate, who in most cases, carry a bit more potential.

GOALKEEPER

The best FPL goalkeepers and defenders for a Gameweek 30 Free Hit

Wolverhampton Wanderers’ Jose Sa (£5.0m) is our chosen goalkeeper in Gameweek 5, ahead of a favourable away fixture at Bournemouth. The 29-year-old has already racked up four save points in as many matches and this week he’ll be up against a Cherries’ side struggling for goals, having failed to net since the opening day. Bruno Lage’s rear-guard have conceded just two goals in their last three matches, despite facing three decent attacks: Fulham, Tottenham Hotspur and Newcastle United.

DEFENDERS

FPL Gameweek 17 round-up: Thursday review, injury news and the things we learned
 

 1



The rest of this article below is completely free to read but requires a Fantasy Football Scout user account for access – you can get yours at no cost here

 1



  1. Dumpo
    • 11 Years
    3 years, 7 months ago

    Ederson
    TAA - Cancelo - James - Tripp - Saliba
    Salas - Marti (Pereira - Bsilva - 4.4)
    Haaland - Jesús - Toney

    I have 1.3 in the bank and 2 FT but don’t see any obvious upgrades. Don’t want to waste the spare FT… any ideas???

  2. Kane Train
    • 11 Years
    3 years, 7 months ago

    Haaland or Salah Captain??

    1. the dom 1
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      same boat here mate - Haaland is just pegging Salah for me though?

      1. Dynamic Duos
        • 12 Years
        3 years, 7 months ago

        Haaland is pegging Salah wow

      2. Carlton P
        • 10 Years
        3 years, 7 months ago

        Is there a website where I can watch this action

    2. KEN YA DIG IT
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      Haaland

    3. Dynamic Duos
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      Haaland I think , but may go differential Gundog here

    4. BobbyV
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      KdB here

  3. the dom 1
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    3 years, 7 months ago

    Anyone have some actual factual information (links) that Reece James is definitely out this GW?

    1. BobbyV
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      A lady called Lucy on twitter

    2. Stranger Mings
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      The link someone sent earlier appeared to show James in training

      1. Jock Grealish
        • 4 Years
        3 years, 7 months ago

        liar!

  4. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
    • 15 Years
    3 years, 7 months ago

    this is the thing with James, when midweek games kick in he's always going to be a risk with injuries. Andy says he is in favour of selling, I might do the same

    1. Gizzachance
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      Is he out? Just speculation?

        1. Gizzachance
          • 11 Years
          3 years, 7 months ago

          Interesting, as a precaution?
          Have trippier as first sub, if he starts will be choas on here !

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

      Yup. Doing the same.

    3. the dom 1
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      Link?

    4. Sun Jihai
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      Problem is GW6 is then quite close and then you have UCL game 6 Sep, Fulham 10 Sep, UCL 14 Sep then Liverpool 18 Sep. Can see the case for selling, particularly if you have a weak bench.

      1. AC/DC AFC
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        3 years, 7 months ago

        Great player tho.

        When fit.

        par for the course with James.

  5. Strchld
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 7 months ago

    Seems that James is out.
    Play DaSilva or get Aaronson for a hit?

    1. Drexl Spivey
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      Just play DaSilva.

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

      Seems doesn’t mean out yet, if he was even for just one game, think I would still hold

  6. 50ShadesOfGray
    • 3 Years
    3 years, 7 months ago

    Wildcard team, looking for improvements - I’m thinking I should leave space for Darwin next week but would have to rearrange the funds. Here’s what I got so far with 0.4 ITB

    Sanchez (Ward)
    Saliba Cancelo TAA (Dunk, N. Williams)
    Martinelli, KDB, Diaz, Rodrigo (Andreas)
    Haaland (C), Jesus (VC), Mbeumo

    1. KEN YA DIG IT
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      mbuemo is a waste of space

      1. 50ShadesOfGray
        • 3 Years
        3 years, 7 months ago

        Who do you recommend instead

    2. Sun Jihai
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      I'd try to find a way to squeeze Mbeumo to Mitrovic
      Think you need 0.3m

      1. 50ShadesOfGray
        • 3 Years
        3 years, 7 months ago

        Can downgrade TAA, Cancelo or Rodrigo. Not sure what’s optimal. Plus Fulham have only one good game week left

        1. Sun Jihai
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 14 Years
          3 years, 7 months ago

          Mitrovic has already scored 3 goals vs. Liverpool and Arsenal. I think he's a kind of fixture proof type of player.

  7. BobbyV
    • 12 Years
    3 years, 7 months ago

    KdB or Haaland captain?

    1. KEN YA DIG IT
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      Kev

    2. The Wayfarer
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      Leaning toward KDB myself. Guess he's more nailed (within a Pep context)?

    3. Berge20
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      I've changed it back and forth a dozen times. Maybe a higher floor w KDB (starting/minutes chances) and higher upside with Haaland, but even that I'm not as sure about as I'd like.

      Still rather roll the dice on one of them rather than on Jesus, for those of us without Salah, but understand why one may go that route. Not sure anyone can really know, so pick and go.

  8. JBG
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 7 months ago

    Bottomed...

    Is Archer to Alvarez and start Alvarez over Trippier a good punt this GW?
    Might WC next GW either way.

    1. KEN YA DIG IT
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      dont try to get too clever now lad

    2. Gooner Kebab
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      Looks fun

    3. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 16 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      I would.

      1. _Ninja_
        • 15 Years
        3 years, 7 months ago

        Lol

  9. Firmino
    • 10 Years
    3 years, 7 months ago

    If I keep James what would you do here?

    A) Saka & Dasilva -> Rodrigo & Gross -4
    B) Play Saka and Dasilva

    1. AC/DC AFC
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      A looks good

      but Saka could return

    2. Christina.
      • 16 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      pick one of Rodrigo or Gross and play Da Silva

  10. andre_c
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 7 months ago

    James or Perisic as a sacrifice?

    1. KEN YA DIG IT
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      Isaac

      1. andre_c
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 7 months ago

        lol

      2. Berkshire Hafaway-Line
        • 5 Years
        3 years, 7 months ago

        That transfer would be binding

  11. Ash_Samtani
    • 4 Years
    3 years, 7 months ago

    2 FT, 0.3 ITB.

    Thinking about a bold one - diaz for gundo to captain this week, make the switch back next week.

    Too risky or decent punt?

    Already have TAA, Cancelo, Salah and Haaland.

    Cheers!

    1. tbos83
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      Think that's a decent shout

  12. Tmel
    • 15 Years
    3 years, 7 months ago

    Better first sub?

    a) Pereira (BHA)
    b) Veltman (ful)

    1. AC/DC AFC
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      Veltman injured I thought?

      is he flagged?

  13. rozzo
    • 12 Years
    3 years, 7 months ago

    Captain KDB or Haaland?

    1. andre_c
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      kev

  14. shirtless
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    3 years, 7 months ago

    Seems Pep had a lot to say about Alvarez...almost priming him for a start if I read between the lines. I think I'll stay on Salah(c). Surely he is 'due' just like Trent was.

    1. TheDane
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      Yes it is a tough call .... but Pep is impossible to read.
      I have picked Alvarez as a differential this week on my team! But I do consider Rodrigo instead ...

  15. N00B
    • 11 Years
    3 years, 7 months ago

    If James is out, who would you play:
    A) Pereira
    B) Dunk

    1. KEN YA DIG IT
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      B

  16. Pukkipartyy
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 7 months ago

    James -> Dias/Walker (dont have City def atm)
    Or someone else? Thanks!

  17. AF90
    • 13 Years
    3 years, 7 months ago

    Shall I stick with Trippier -> Saliba or do James out instead??

    1. KEN YA DIG IT
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      Sell James

    2. Paddy Gooner
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      James out

    3. Threat Level Midnight
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      Why would you remove Trippier? Lol

  18. Paddy Gooner
    • 10 Years
    3 years, 7 months ago

    need to bench one ...

    A) Andreas or

    B) DaSilva

    ?????

    1. KEN YA DIG IT
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      B

  19. abaalan
    • 10 Years
    3 years, 7 months ago

    2 ft, 0.2 it. Any thoughts?

    Ramsdale
    Taa, James, cancelo, robbo
    Salah(c), martinelli, Rodrigo, Andreas
    Jesus, Haaland

    Ward, trippier, lavia, archer

    Potential thoughts:
    Ramsdale -> Sanchez
    Get rid of Robbo and then upgrade Lavia or Archer

    1. KEN YA DIG IT
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      James needs to go

      1. MGD
        • 9 Years
        3 years, 7 months ago

        We know if it’s long term?

        1. KEN YA DIG IT
          • 8 Years
          3 years, 7 months ago

          2 gameweeks I reckon

          1. AC/DC AFC
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 10 Years
            3 years, 7 months ago

            based on what?

  20. Dynamic Duos
    • 12 Years
    3 years, 7 months ago

    Does anybody watch any fpl YouTube stuff? I like LTFPL and that is it

    1. KEN YA DIG IT
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      FPLTips does a decent job
      fpl focal also

  21. The Philosopher
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 7 months ago

    Captain: Haaland or a differential punt on Salah?

    1. Dynamic Duos
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      Salah a differential?

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

      Most still can’t decide, includes me !

  22. andre_c
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 7 months ago

    a) Cucurella
    b) Estupinan

    1. TheDane
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      a

  23. MGD
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 7 months ago

    Any news on Zincehnko?

    Have James, Zinchenko and Perisic. Couldn’t be looking for an all no-show.

    1. MGD
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      Could*

      1. AC/DC AFC
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        3 years, 7 months ago

        heard he's more likely OK.

        managers quotes.

    2. Weasel Boy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      Apparently ot ready for AV

      1. MGD
        • 9 Years
        3 years, 7 months ago

        Thanks. What’s “AV”?

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

        Ah, Aston Villa of course…

  24. Silecro
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 7 months ago

    Good to go?

    Ramsdale
    TAA, Robbo, Walker
    Salah(c), Martinelli, Rodrigo, Gross
    Haaland, Jesus, Mitro

    Ward, Andreas, Trippier, Neco
    0.8 itb, 0ft

  25. AdamJ91
    • 10 Years
    3 years, 7 months ago

    Robertson & Greenwood > Estupinan & Mitro? 2FT.

  26. klopptimusprime
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 7 months ago

    Going to bring in a brighton def as first bench if James news true, reckon Estupinan he starts?

  27. Weasel Boy
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    3 years, 7 months ago

    So James defo out?

    1. PKnox11
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      Yeh. Now its a case of do I want to take a hit or put Andreas in...

      1. Weasel Boy
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        3 years, 7 months ago

        I have Dasilva off the bench.

        Great

      2. gart888
        • 11 Years
        3 years, 7 months ago

        Andreas

  28. DF
    • 12 Years
    3 years, 7 months ago

    Couldn't Pep bench Haaland in both the Forest and Villa games, giving the other lad a little run of starts?

    1. Gizzachance
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      Possibly, Haaland would still need game time before dortmund game
      How much or when is a guess

  29. Skengzema
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 7 months ago

    Taking a -4 hit Reece James to Dunk, thoughts? Dunk’s fixtures look really good as well

    1. KEN YA DIG IT
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 7 months ago

      go for it

  30. KEN YA DIG IT
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 7 months ago

    I always love midweek FPL, so much drama and chaos
    I vividly remember captaining Shane Duffy some few seasons ago