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With Manchester City and Liverpool meeting at Anfield on Sunday, there’s some real debate to be had about who makes the Gameweek 11 Scout Picks.

Do we keep faith in the reigning champions against a wobbly Liverpool backline? Can Graham Potter be trusted with his team selections? Does Ivan Perisic (£5.5m) come back into the thinking after back-to-back benchings?

Our in-house panel of Sam, Az, Tom and Neale are here to debate those questions in the Scout Squad, which serves as a prelude to Friday’s final selection.

In this article, they explain their 18-man longlists ahead of Gameweek 11 of Fantasy Premier League (FPL).

If you’re after a longer-term view on the pick of the FPL assets, our Watchlist – which takes a four-to-six-Gameweek lookahead – has been refreshed in the last few days.


ABOUT THE SCOUT SQUAD

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

Our four resident writers are solely focused on the upcoming Gameweek with their selections.

The players who get the most votes are much more likely to make the Scout Picks, although the final XI can’t exceed £83.0m – so occasionally, cheaper alternatives have to be found.

Each of our writers must meet the following requirements for this feature:

  • 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
 

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  1. Bobby Digital
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    C'mon Mitro, you can do it!

    1. Shatner's Bassoon
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Anyone got a drone they could fly over FFC training ground? Got nothing out of them.

      1. kamdaraji
        • 16 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        Just tried to fly a paper plane over the ground with spy cam

      2. DBW - Slug's Mortgage …
        • 4 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        You get arrested for anything like that in London.

        My mate tried to do drone footage on the Thames and got all his stuff taken off him.

        1. lilmessipran
          • 13 Years
          3 years, 4 months ago

          Should have tried the drone without carrying stuff on him.

          1. Old Man
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 14 Years
            3 years, 4 months ago

            lol

  2. SomeoneKnows
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Who would you rather have for this GW only?

    A) Jesus + Son + Cancelo
    B) Kane + KDB + Guehi

    1. revelc
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      probably B

  3. revelc
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Thoughts?

    A) Saliba + Toney
    B) Dier + Toney
    C) Mings + Firmino

    1. GS456
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      A

  4. abcdef3
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Which 2 FTs would you make with this team, with only the next 2 weeks in mind?

    Pope
    Cancelo, James*, Trippier
    Sterling, Maddison, Zaha, Andreas
    Haaland (VC), Kane (C), Mitrovic*

    Iversen, Botman, Bailey*, Emerson

    A) Bailey + Mitrovic > Gross + Solanke
    B) Emerson + Mitrovic > Dunk/Guehi + Solanke
    C) Pope + Emerson > Kepa + Dunk/Guehi
    D) Other

  5. FCHaalandaise
    • 3 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Ok to save ft?

    Raya
    Trippier James Guehi
    Maddison KDB Martinelli Zaha
    Kane Haaland (c) Toney

    Ward Andreas Emerson Neco 0.1 itb

    1. One for All
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Looks good, hold.

      1. FCHaalandaise
        • 3 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        Thank you

    2. The Mentaculus
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Hmm not the best options to cover James. Close call on whether to sell or just accept 1pt from the bench & hope he's back soon

      1. FCHaalandaise
        • 3 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        Agreed. I hate my bench but it's what it is for now

        1. FCHaalandaise
          • 3 Years
          3 years, 4 months ago

          Well I like Andreas but my 4 and 5 Def are awful

  6. DavvaMC
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Would you roll the below or make the James transfer to perhaps Webster?

    Pope

    Cancelo / Trippier / James

    Foden / Zaha / Maddison / Martinelli

    Kane / Haaland / Mitro

    Iversen | Guehi | Andreas | Patterson

    1. OLLY G
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Would defo first sub Andreas if you haven't.

    2. The Mentaculus
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Roll & see if James is back for 12. Guehi is fine to fill in

      1. DavvaMC
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 5 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        Thanks, will need to also look at losing a city asset, not sure if I should this week or next week. Was thinking:

        Foden > Trossard

        Then bring back Foden.

        1. The Mentaculus
          • 4 Years
          3 years, 4 months ago

          Definitely not this week. If you're happy with the rest of your team then yeah he's nice one week punt, captainable even

    3. FOMFF
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Roll it, great looking team

  7. One for All
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Guiata
    Trippier, James, Neco
    Maddison, Bowen, Zaha, Martinelli
    Kane, Haaland, Toney

    Ward, Andreas, Mings Taa

    0 FT 0.6 ITB

    Concerns with James not being fit and Neco not starting.

    Will transfer Taa to Cancelo gw 13.

    Should i hold?

  8. BobbyDoesNotLook
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Any reason to avoid Estupinan?

    1. KujaliaFC
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Rotation risk.

      1. BobbyDoesNotLook
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        Is he? Started every game under new manager I suppose.

        1. The Mentaculus
          • 4 Years
          3 years, 4 months ago

          Not really. He's the only natural LB they have, to my eyes at least. He does get subbed a lot, but I'd be surprised to see Mitoma start & feel reasonably confident Trossard remains up the pitch now. If they switch to a back 4 he'd surely be even more nailed.

          1. BobbyDoesNotLook
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 8 Years
            3 years, 4 months ago

            Thanks for insight. Seems like a good option and on eye test has looked quite exciting.

      2. El Presidente
        • 6 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        No, he starts for sure but he gets subbed off between 60-70 mark. If you're looking for potential CS points that might actually be a plus...

        1. BobbyDoesNotLook
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 8 Years
          3 years, 4 months ago

          This.

    2. Hotdogs for Tea
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Is that some kind of Vegan food ? Best avoided imho

    3. ᶠᶦˡᵗʰʸLucre $$$
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Estupinan? More like Astupidname! Amiright?

      1. BobbyDoesNotLook
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        His big brother Grandestupinian is still waiting for his chance in League Two.

  9. FOMFF
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    James > ?

    A. Dunk
    B. Cucurella
    C. Anderson

    1. Cheeky Onion
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      BAC for me. Clear C unless the extra funds go a long way elsewhere

    2. Tcheco
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      I’m going Dunk because I want money elsewhere

    3. Skogen89
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      B is too much rotarion risk. Webster better pick than dunk

  10. Cheeky Onion
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    1FT & 0.0m ITB

    Pope
    Cancelo - Tripp - James*
    KdB - Madders - Martinelli - Andreas
    Haaland - Jesus - Toney

    Ward - Mings - Gross - Neco

    With 5 Ars/City players and James/Neco doubts, uncertain if I should WC or take a hit or two to field a full 11 in BGW12. Which moves to make over the next 2 weeks?

    A) James, KdB, Jesus > Cucu, Auba, Son (-4 & hope Neco starts)
    B) Same as A + Neco > Guehi for -8
    C) KdB + Jesus > Kane + Antony/Zaha and risk fielding a short team
    D) WC BGW12

    Thinking A is the best option for now. Question is, do I transfer out James now, or have Mings sub in a reassess next week?

    1. Cheeky Onion
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Tough crowd - I get it's a fair bit of reading

    2. NATSTER
      • 15 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      A and not removing James yet. Let’s Mings does the job.

    3. The Mentaculus
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      I think just C. Not much upside to Cucurella (-4) in just one game, or defender hits in general.

  11. tim_oriordan
    • 10 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    I want to upgrade Emerson so I don't have Botman away to United or Emerson as the sub in for James this week. It would also mean I don't have to rely on Leon Bailey or Emerson to be the 11th player in GW12, but to do that I need money from elsewhere.

    Which transfer would you rather do to get that money? I have 2 fts so it wouldn't be for a hit.

    A) Pope > Kepa/Guaita
    B) Mitrovic > Solanke

    1. Cheeky Onion
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Maybe A if you have Trippier. Mitro can still be mint if he's back, unsure of his timeline

  12. And nothing else Mata'…
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    How likely is that Son will be rested in the next 2GWs?

    1. The Mentaculus
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      This is an essential look for highlighting when rotation is coming imo:
      https://twitter.com/Legomane_FPL/status/1573764235531886592/photo/1
      2-3 blocks of red in a row is what I'm especially wary of.

      As for Spurs generally, I think Conte much prefers 343 to 352 and with Kulu out the backup to Son/Kane/Rich isn't great, so I think managed mins is more likely than benching up to maybe Bournemouth & Forest

      1. Tonyawesome69
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        Kulu is expected to be available for 12 against Everton. We could see Perisic play in the front 3 if Conte feels he needs to rotate/rest

        1. The Mentaculus
          • 4 Years
          3 years, 4 months ago

          Oh I didn't know that. Thanks

    2. PKnox11
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Very unlikely.

    3. Nate(U)dog(ie)
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Thought I read Richarlison picked up an injury while Kulusevski is returning to fitness so he might be fine, see what Conte says tomorrow

  13. PKnox11
    • 4 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Start Ward or Pope? I have Trippier.

    1. Tonyawesome69
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      I have all 3 and starting Pope over Ward. I bought Pope as my main GK rather than rotating with the worst GK in the league

      1. Cheeky Onion
        • 8 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        In the same boat. Not as enthusiastic about Pope as when I first bought him, but not about to bench him for Ward

    2. Nate(U)dog(ie)
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Play Pope, I'd imagine he makes a few saves, can't trust Ward or Leicester

  14. Bobby Digital
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Got two freebies. Tempted to use both this week of I need to pull out the FH next week. What do you think?

    1. Bobby Digital
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      *if

    2. Tonyawesome69
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      One thing about FH12 is there is likely to be rotation. It'll might be difficult to get the calls right

      1. Bobby Digital
        • 8 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        Yea you're right

  15. Tcheco
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Best option until the World Cup:

    A. Toney

    B. Scamacca

    C. Solanke

    1. Tonyawesome69
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Maybe Toney but depends if you need funds. If so, Solanke is the enabler

  16. Tonyawesome69
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Which one would you favour over the next world Cup and why?

    A. Webster
    B. Guehi

    1. Tcheco
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      B better fixtures

      A in GW12

      1. Tonyawesome69
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        If picking someone specifically for the next 2GWs, who would you go for?

        1. Tcheco
          • 8 Years
          3 years, 4 months ago

          A

    2. GS456
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      A

  17. GS456
    • 10 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Would you swap Toney to Kane?

    Would still captain Haaland

    1. RICICLE
      • 3 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Yep, Toney not offering much

    2. Wild Card this!
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      I have Kane but will be soon selling him. He only scored 10 points more than Toney for example but cost 4 mil more. Hard to justify.

      1. StinkinRich
        • 15 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        Consistent points though. 1 blank for Kane versus Toneys 4.

  18. Vasshin
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    I was planning to save a ft and use 2ft to transfer to transfer cancelo in 12 and bring back him immediately in 13 on wildcard but i have james TAa injured and Neco being just 1 points merchant i had to use a Ft on them anyway this week. Also i have dasilva, harrison and andreas in midfield which probably need to be upgraded and last week’s Auba punt also failed so I think i will just wildcard this week to make

    Kepa ward
    Cancelo trippier Dunk Guehi Perisic
    Zaha maddison martineli mount trossard
    Kane haaland solanki

    And I can use 2ft in 13 to get foden back by transferring any of midfield not doing good till then

    Please suggest

    Thanks

  19. FPL Daniel
    • 16 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    I tried to answer the question of which defender to get this GW

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N_ax1sTIDOA

    Let me know what you think?

  20. Oggle22
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    2ft
    Raya
    James Trippier Cancelo
    Martinelli Bilva Maddison Andreas
    Kane Mitrovic Halland

    Ward Coufal Bailey Trent

    A) Coufal to a playing defender maybe Palace

    B) Trent and Bailey to Guehi and Zaha

    C) Find a route back to Salah?

    Cheers

    1. Old Wulfrunian
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      If Coufal is on the bench tonight then you could start him.I would use 1 ft to sell Raya.Guaita/Kepa for me.

    2. Mozumbus
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      B

  21. Old Wulfrunian
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Best midfielder up to 7.9 except Zaha/Barnes?

    1. RICICLE
      • 3 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Trossard

    2. Qaiss
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Well it's Saka

  22. Bobby Digital
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Justin or Guehi?

    1. Old Wulfrunian
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Guehi

      1. Bobby Digital
        • 8 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        Cheers

  23. gellinmagellan
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Pope
    Saliba Cancelo TAA James Neco
    Martinelli Maddison Salah Gross Andreas
    Haaland Jesus Archer

    2 FTs 0.1 ITB. Missed last week’s deadline and now feeling a bit lost on what to do. WC now or GW 13?

    What would be my best moves here? Help needed :/

  24. K4pril
    • 4 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    How long do we think scamacca starts for West Ham? Is there a chance he plays week 12? I would need to take -4 to take him out then

    1. BobbyDoesNotLook
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      He was lively. Iwould say he is only not starting if there is general rotation due to amount of games.

      1. K4pril
        • 4 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        Tonight Antonio at weekend Scmacca and then mid week gameweek Antonio Again for scamacca to play next weekend... that's what worries me as having 3 City/Arsenal

  25. Mozumbus
    • 4 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Who will score more this GW:
    A. KDB + Longstaff
    B. Maddison + Zaha

  26. sirmorbach
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Lads, bottomed. Considering WC next week instead of GW13, keeping Haaland, Cancelo, KDB. This would leave me with two ft for this week:

    Pope (Ward)
    Cancelo, Perisic, Trippier (Saliba, Neco)
    KDB, Zaha, Maddison, Martinelli (Andreas)
    Haaland, Jesus, Mitrovic

    Any thoughts on best moves for GW11? I'm open to hear it if you think WCing GW13 is a better idea still.

  27. Kane Train
    • 11 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Best Reece James replacement?

    Already have Cancelo

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

      Dier/Romero/Doherty/Jonny/Kilman/Guehi/Dunk

  28. Do I Not Like Orange
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Any reason people are favouring Kilman over Jonny - is Jonny a genuine rotation risk?

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

      I forgot about Jonny, but I think he can be a rotation risk.

    2. WVA
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Jonny was good when I had him last season and is very attacking, doesn't seem to get rotated.

  29. gellinmagellan
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Pope
    Saliba Cancelo TAA James Neco
    Martinelli Maddison Salah Gross Andreas
    Haaland Jesus Archer

    2 FTs 0.1 ITB. Missed last week’s deadline and now feeling a bit lost on what to do. WC now or GW 13?

    A) TAA + Jesus > Geuhi + Kane
    B) TAA + Archer > Geuhi + Mitrovic
    C) Something else?

  30. WVA
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    2FT so need to use at least one and need funds to upgrade Patterson in 12. Might have to be James out?

    Pope
    Cancelo Trippier James*
    Salah Bowen Maddison Martinelli
    Haaland Toney Mitrovic*
    Ward Andreas Neco Patterson*