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Who are the best player picks for Gameweek 8 of Fantasy Premier League (FPL)?

Fantasy Football Scout contributors Sam, Neale, Tom and Az each have their own ideas ahead of Friday’s deadline, revealing their thoughts below.

The postponement of three Premier League matches and the absence of Messrs Salah, Alexander-Arnold, Diaz, James et al means there is a smaller pool of players to choose from, so we’ve got more consensus selections than usual – especially up front.


ABOUT THE SCOUT SQUAD

Everything you ever wanted to know about the FPL Bonus Point System - part one

In this series, our four resident writers each propose an 18-man squad of Fantasy players with the focus solely on the upcoming Gameweek.

Their selections serve as a long list for the Scout Picks, as the players nominated will then be narrowed down to a squad of 15 (with the starting XI not exceeding a total cost of £83.0m) for our final weekly selection ahead of Saturday’s deadline.

Each writer must meet the following requirements:

  • At least one sub-£5.0m goalkeeper
  • At least one sub-£5.0m defender
  • At least one sub-£6.0m midfielder
  • At least one sub-£7.0m forward
  • No more than three players from the same club

SCOUT SQUAD’S PICK OF THE BEST FPL PLAYERS FOR GAMEWEEK 8

 

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  1. umerlfc
    • 10 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    I can get this team with 2 FTs
    Hold WC?

    Ramsdale
    Cancelo Perisic Trippier Neco
    KDB Martinelli Andreas
    Haaland Jesus Toney

    Iverson Reed Gross James

    1. Camzy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Definitely hold it if that's the team you can field. WC in 9.

    2. Ser Davos
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      hold WC

  2. Public user
    • 15 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Kdb haaland cancelo sit bench this weekend ?

    1. Hotdogs for Tea
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      It's a risk for you to bench them in a blank, but of course play your own game 🙂

  3. Hotdogs for Tea
    • 10 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    No mention of Toney in this article ... is he injured ?

  4. fkmzcgp
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Really tempted to keep the dreaded Ward/Iversen double up so I can afford this WC team…

    Ward - Iversen

    Cancelo - James - Trippier - Neco - Emerson

    KDB - Maddison - Martinelli - Andreas - Bailey

    Haaland - Kane - Mitrovic

    1. George Agdgdgwngo
      • 16 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      What should I do if I can afford this team with pope?

      1. fkmzcgp
        • 8 Years
        3 years, 5 months ago

        Do it, my team value is crap

    2. Hotdogs for Tea
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Ward - Iversen - Neco - Emerson - Maddison -Andreas - Bailey ... on a WC ? ... ouch

  5. Camzy
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    What do we reckon the Spurs team will be for this week?

    Lloris
    Romero Dier Lenglet
    Emerson Hojbjerg Bentancur Perisic
    Kulusevski Kane Richarlison

    Controversially think Son might dropped. He's looked off. Richarlison has been pretty good and this gives him a chance to play off the left. Kulu needs to start after that poor display midweek.

    1. AWOL-Ekotto
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Emerson fatiqued could mean he’s out. Conte could
      Deploy Kulu as RWB and avoid benching any of the front three or alternatively play Spence.

    2. Crunchie
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      I think Sess will start this week. Perisic playing 90+ is unusual. No sure.

      1. Camzy
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 15 Years
        3 years, 5 months ago

        I still think he starts over Sess. Will probably get subbed early.

  6. NotsoSpursy
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Best Gross replacement?

    A) Maddison
    B) Gordon

    1. Gunners in Haaland
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      A

    2. Crunchie
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      A

  7. Ser Davos
    • 10 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    I know it's Haaland, but Wolves have conceded 4 goals (2 opening day) and Leicester have conceded 16...

    1. Botman and Robben
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Haaland will crack that hard nut open I hope.

    2. Bobby Digital
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Let's have this discussion when he blanks

    3. Ser Davos
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Actually, yes, you're both right. This is Haaland, lesson(s) learnt

      Just pondered Kane

      1. Bobby Digital
        • 8 Years
        3 years, 5 months ago

        What's really tempting is going Son over KDB though...

        1. Ser Davos
          • 10 Years
          3 years, 5 months ago

          KDB all the way. 4 goals at Molineux last season. When City turn it on, KDB is in the mix

    4. banskt
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      In my opinion, it is better to captain Kane than to captain Haaland this week.

      1. Crunchie
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 5 months ago

        I am. (just the once, but GW11 maybe as well)

  8. Botman and Robben
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Gtg?

    Ward
    Cancelo Saliba Trippier Neco
    KDB Martinelli Andreas
    Haaland Jesus Toney

    Sanchez* James* Groß* Diaz*

    1. IN SANE IN DE BRUYNE
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      yep

  9. Quality Quality Qualit
    • 16 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Why has Gordon become popular?

    1. NotsoSpursy
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Fixtures and has been in the points recently

      Also an excellent player

      1. Quality Quality Qualit
        • 16 Years
        3 years, 5 months ago

        I watched him play and thought that he looked energetic but I was not certain that he would deliver much in FPL terms. 2 goals and 2 BP in six games with WHU MUN TOT in the next 4 but I suppose there isn't much else at this price point.

    2. IN SANE IN DE BRUYNE
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Everton's best player and lack of other options, for this GW

    3. Saïss Doesn't Mat…
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      has he?? I thought he was going to be my maverick pick this week lol

    4. Ser Davos
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      I think this season has so far emphasised the importance of targeting talismen (Mitrovic, Zaha, Kane, Haaland)

      He could be Everton's, particularly as the season progresses. Ultimately, he's cheap with decent fix. Not a big deal if he fails as there's not much in the way of competitors in our midfields

      1. Andy_Social
        • 13 Years
        3 years, 5 months ago

        Don't see him as their talisman. That'll be DCL when he's back. Don't think his stats are impressive either - Bailey is better value.

        1. Camzy
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 15 Years
          3 years, 5 months ago

          His stats are impressive.

          He has 13 shots all in the box which is far and away the best of all mids 6.0m and lower. He plays as an inside-forward now and not a winger like last year.

          I think he's a very good pick. Just a bit unsexy because he plays for Everton.

    5. FOO FIGHTER
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Decent stats for a cheap

    6. Crunchie
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Thing is with Gordon, yes he is their talisman, but is in a poor side, so fewer opportunities to score points.

      With Mitro, Haaland, Kane, and even Zaha they still have good players, playing around them.

      Apart from the improvement at the back, I don't see Everton particularly threatening

      1. Ser Davos
        • 10 Years
        3 years, 5 months ago

        Toney's another talisman

        I agree with your assessment. Not convinced, but he does facilitate KDB and Kane for those of us v unconvinced by Maddison/Bowen

        1. Crunchie
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 7 Years
          3 years, 5 months ago

          Again Brentford are a good side, Everton are not. Just my humble option. 4 goals in 6.

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

      I’ll get Gordon this gw and then plan to get Maddison for the good fixtures

    8. Hotdogs for Tea
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Because people follow what other people do ... and it's a blank and choice is limited.

      Doubt he would get in many GW9 Wild Cards

  10. 1966 was a great year for E…
    • 15 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    On WC, would you go for

    A) James (got cover for his blank this week)
    B) Perisic

    1. NotsoSpursy
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      A

      1. 1966 was a great year for E…
        • 15 Years
        3 years, 5 months ago

        It's got to be, really, hasn't it. With the 5 subs rule Perisic is going to come on most times he's benched to block an autosub.

    2. IN SANE IN DE BRUYNE
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      A

      1. 1966 was a great year for E…
        • 15 Years
        3 years, 5 months ago

        Yeah, shame, though, I really liked owning Perisic.

  11. EffPeeEll
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Youtuber content creator groupthink.

    I'm certain bowen, Maddison, patterson and a couple of others wouldnt have been so widely picked for wildcards if it wasn't for the sheeple.

    1. 1966 was a great year for E…
      • 15 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Bowen wouldn't. Maddison has great fixtures and is playing pretty well (in a poor team, admittedly), Patterson is a playing 4.1 def who would be sub most weeks anyway.

      1. Camzy
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 15 Years
        3 years, 5 months ago

        Maddison has not been playing well at all tbh.

        Was dreadful in the last few losses.

    2. Bobby Digital
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Anyone can look at the fixture ticker and come to the same conclusions

    3. Andy_Social
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      What are 'sheeple'? Anyone who doesn't agree with you?

    4. thegaffer82
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Fun fact: Content Creators are normal people with a camera and a microphone.
      It’s hardly a stretch to think about Bowen on WC. He has the pedigree & the fixtures. Just not the ‘form’ yet.

  12. Pep's Money Laundry
    • 10 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    What's everyone's gut feeling on Son starting?

    I was going to do Salah to Son, which seems the best move considering the fixtures (can't go kdb as maxed out on city)

    1. Weasel Boy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      I'm considering Son but would be gutted if he's benched.

      Surely against Leicester is the time for him to shine and regain his confidence.

      1. Pep's Money Laundry
        • 10 Years
        3 years, 5 months ago

        Exactly my thinking on Leicester

  13. Bishopool
    • 14 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    a) Mitrovic
    b) Kane

    1. NotsoSpursy
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Tricky one!! I guess Kane

    2. Weasel Boy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Defo Kane especially this week.

      I own Mitro and not Kane BTW.

    3. Botman and Robben
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      b)

  14. FOO FIGHTER
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Who is your money on to score more points by the end of this season?

    James or Trippier

    1. IN SANE IN DE BRUYNE
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      James

  15. AC Yew
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Would you WC this team. Only 10 starters this week. 2 FT, 1m ITB.

    Ward
    Trippier Dias Saliba Neco
    Diaz* Martinelli Gundo Andreas
    Jesus Haaland

    Sanchez* Salah* TAA* Stansfield*

    1. Pep's Money Laundry
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      You've got 2fts, use them on a couple one week punts then wc over the international break

      1. AC Yew
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 5 months ago

        Yes thats the most logical thing to do. Any ideas for punts?

    2. Aeu96197
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Pope and KDB or Kane and whatever mod you prefer and WC over the break

      1. AC Yew
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 5 months ago

        Thanks for your help. Maxed out on Man City so no KDB. Quite fancy Kane.

  16. FOO FIGHTER
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Maybe there will be price changes this time round?

  17. sneif4
    • 13 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    A) Salah to KDB
    B) start Andreas (NFO) and save transfer

    1. Aeu96197
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      B if you’re definitely not looking to WC

  18. George Agdgdgwngo
    • 16 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Is Kane worth it over Toney / Isak?

    1. Crunchie
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      yes IMO

    2. Yank Revolution
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Depends on if you have other premiums or not and who they are.

  19. Aeu96197
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Best mid up to 10.3m for this week only?

    1. Bobby Digital
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Saka

  20. RAFA THE GAFFA
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Best this week only?

    A. Kulu/Foden/Bowen+Kane
    B. KDB+Mitro

    1. RAFA THE GAFFA
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Or Son+Mitro

      1. Aeu96197
        • 6 Years
        3 years, 5 months ago

        Kdb

    2. Aeu96197
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      B

    3. IN SANE IN DE BRUYNE
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      A with Foden

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

    Lazio getting thumped 5-1 by a stone age city called Midtjylland. Can't begin to comprehend the amount of cigarettes Sarri will smoke tonight.

    1. Andy_Social
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Sounds like Swedish for 'Middle Earth' I'll watch the highlights to spot the elves and hobbits.

  22. Monster Muppets
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    I dont understand how so many suddenly want Bowen.
    He hasn't done anything noteworthy, nor has WH, for aaaaages.
    And we have tons of options in midfield. Weird as f***

    1. RAFA THE GAFFA
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Also heavily backed in the scout picks above

    2. Andy_Social
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      f*** = *ixtures

    3. Ser Davos
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      This season has actually been really underwhelming in terms of finding/pinning down viable options. Midfielders and heavy hitting defenders flattering to deceive at best

      So we're reaching

  23. UKG
    • 15 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Would you WC this team?

    I can field 11 with a keeper and mid on the bench.

    I have 1FT I can use too, having already moved Trent to Trippier.

    Henderson

    Trippier N Williams Saliba Cancelo

    Andreas Martinelli Kulu

    Haaland Mitrovic Jesus

    Ward Longstaff Salah Reece J

    Any advice?

    Thanks

    1. Aeu96197
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      No need to WC. You’ve a good team.

      Salah to KDB, or if you’re really brave Jesus to Kane (c) and Salah to your pick of mids for -4

  24. ResultatFar
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Final decision on WC comes down to this:

    Please pick:
    (A) Perisic, (B) Coufal, (C) Schär

    (1) JWP, (2) Almiron, (3) Gordon

    1. Eat my goal!
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      A3

    2. Aeu96197
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      C3

    3. banskt
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      C1

  25. The Wizard of Ozil
    • 16 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Ramsdale (Ward)
    Cancelo - Trippier - Neco (TAA,James)
    Andreas - Martinelli - Dasilva (Salah,Rashford)
    Tony - Haaland - Jesus

    Pretty set on Salah -> KDB

    Anything else worth a hit and moving Dasilva to the bench? Most likely a 7.2mil mid for Rashford

  26. _Gunner
    • 11 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Who is a better pick?

    A- Isak
    B- Mitrovic (have Andreas)

    1. Aeu96197
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      B

    2. Manani
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      b

  27. Eat my goal!
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Can’t wait to see the vastly different GW9 wc’s

    Should effectively be running two templates until they merge

  28. RamaJama
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Who to get for TAA?

    A) Trippier
    B) Cancelo

  29. Manani
    • 14 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    A. Kane + Neco + Zaha
    or
    B. Isak + Cancelo + Maddison

    1. artvandelay316
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      B, because only Kane is worth points from your option A.

  30. artvandelay316
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    TAA to Trippier and Dunk to Perisic for free?