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After a brief hiatus during the breathless three-Gameweek week, the Scout Squad returns ahead of Saturday’s deadline.

In this article, our in-house panel of Marc (in for the absent Sam), Az, Tom and Neale each put together an 18-man player longlist ahead of Gameweek 14 of Fantasy Premier League (FPL).

These selections will go a long way toward deciding Friday’s Scout Picks, with the FPL assets receiving the most votes in with a better chance of making the cut.


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

SCOUT SQUAD’S PICK OF THE BEST FPL PLAYERS FOR GAMEWEEK 14



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

    King Harry

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

      King mo

  2. Drogba Legend
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Help appreciated. Plan was to go Zaha/Barnes > Saka/Martinelli this week but now I'm thinking I use my FT to ditch Zouma/Webster > Ben White/Schar.

    Guaita
    Doherty - Zouma - Cancelo
    Foden - Salah - Zaha - Andreas
    Mitro - Haaland - Jesus

    Ward - Barnes - Neco - Webster

    A) Save
    B) Zouma/Webster > White/Tomayisu/Schar
    C) Barnes > Martinelli
    D) Zaha + Barnes > Saka + Martinelli (-4 and for exact funds - if one player drops/rises I'm priced out)
    E) Something else

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

      A

    2. tricpic
      • 16 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Why ditch zouma off the back of a 15 point haul?

  3. FPL Emu
    • 15 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Lol, no one has Ramsdale even when he has Forest at home

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

      They all have three Arsenal players each

      1. Skonto Rigga
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 8 Years
        3 years, 5 months ago

        Yip, and each of us has representation from the Arsenal defence.

        1. Brehmeren
          • 15 Years
          3 years, 5 months ago

          For that reason I went 3 Arsenal attackers on my wildcard last gw, just to be a bit different. Hopefully it pays off now.

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

    Who do I play?

    A) Perisic
    or
    B) Cucurella

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

      Or, take a hit for one of them out for an Arsenal defender?

  5. TheBiffas
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Save ft and GTG?

    Raya

    TAA - Cancelo - Trippier

    Salah - Saka - Martinelli - Bailey

    Haaland - Mitro - Nunez

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

      Good to Go!

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

        Would you play bailey or Guehi?

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

          Bailey for sure

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

    I would want 2FTs next GW so how do I improve this team with only one FT ahead of this GW?

    2FTs - 0.0 ITB

    Leno
    Cancelo - Trippier - Guehi
    Salah - Zaha - Martinelli - Andreas
    Haaland - Kane - Mitrovic

    (Iversen, Trossard, Williams, Castagne)

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

      Sticky one. Is Leno > Kepa affordable?

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

        Ye! Wow that is a great shout! Thanks!

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

          Would have to play Kepa against Brighton, Arsenal and Newcastle though.

        2. HashAttack
          • 9 Years
          3 years, 5 months ago

          I'd prefer Pickford for the next 3

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

      Trossard -> Almiron
      Would also free up some cash

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

        And bench Andreas for Almiron this GW.
        Also a great option.

        But would most likely have to play him agaist Chelsea in GW16.

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

    Mount or Zaha to Saka?

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

      Mount

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

      Mount

  8. CheesyZoot
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Roboo + Bowen > Gabriel + Foden

    OR

    Trippier + Bowen > Gab + Fo

    Have Pope and no Arsenal def coverage currently

    1. Bury94
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Can't get rid of Trippier, has to be the first one

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

        This

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

          Cheers guys

  9. FPLMACKEM
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Guaita
    Trippier, Cancelo, Guehi
    Salah, Zaha, Foden, Martinelli, Andreas
    Haaland (c) Mitrovic,

    Ward, Solanke, Dunk, Neco

    1ft 2.9itb

    Really not sure on the palace double defence here.

    Any suggestions? Or would you roll with this?

  10. Bury94
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Bench 1:

    A) Toney (WOL)
    B) Mitrovic (EVE)
    C) Zaha (SOU)
    D) Almiron (AVL)

    1. Bruno Commando
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Tough but probably D

    2. TheBiffas
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      D

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

      D

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

      I’m on B

    5. mrelpea
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      C

  11. Bruno Commando
    • 11 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Team and subs order gtg? Rolling my FT over...

    Guaita
    Cancelo Trippier Dier
    (S)alah Foden Zaha Martinelli
    Haaland Mitro Toney

    Iversen Dalot Andreas Neco

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

      Looks good

      1. Bruno Commando
        • 11 Years
        3 years, 5 months ago

        Thanks mate!

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

      Yes. Zaha to Saka

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

    Evening!

    Bench look correct?

    Raya
    TAA - Cancelo- Trip - Salina
    Salah- Foden- saka - Marti - Almirante
    Haaland

    Mitro ~ Neco ~ Archer

    1. Bruno Commando
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Mitro over Almirante for me. But it's close!

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

      I'd be tempted to play Mitro over Almiron

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

      Mitro over Saliba or Almiron for me

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

      Thank u

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

    Palace better get a CS this GW.

    1. Bruno Commando
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Yes please...

    2. Herger
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      *insert black panther ‘we don’t do that here’ meme*

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

      Southampton scored in 4 of their last 5 (City being the blank), I wouldn't rely on it

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

        Would not bet on it either, but it is good to hope.

    4. Utopsis
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      I'm selling one of my 2 Palace defs - doubling up was silly and I have more faith in Arsenal this GW

  14. CheesyZoot
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    If Haaland doesn't end up getting any minutes, who would you have 1st bench?

    A) Trossard
    B) Doherty

    Leaning towards Tross..

    1. Bruno Commando
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      A

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

      Trossard

    3. CheesyZoot
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Thanks!

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

    A) Firmino to Jesus

    B) Bowen to Martinelli?

    Worried Firmino will be benched.

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

      Jesus on 4 yellows? Might be worth avoiding

    2. ljuta zena
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Pool is hit by injuries, Firm will play

  16. Mainoo Magic
    • 11 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Team and subs order GTG here?

    Pope

    Trippier cancelo white

    Salah foden martinelli andreas

    Kane(c) haaland mitrovic

    Bench: iversen, bailey, guehi, neco

    1. Rinseboy
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      looks great.Watch out for Haaland haul

  17. Rinseboy
    • 14 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    bench 1

    Cancello Trippier Gabriel Doherty
    Zaha
    Tony Mitro

    1. g40steve
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      That’s not so easy on their day all capable of hauls.
      On pitch/play time Doherty

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

      Cancello

  18. g40steve
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Play Raya or Alisson?

    Gomez or Andreas?

    1. Rinseboy
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Allison and Andreas

      1. g40steve
        • 8 Years
        3 years, 5 months ago

        Cheers, that’s who’s on the pitch just checking sanity 🙂

  19. Crystal Alice
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Guaita
    Trent Cancelo Trippier White
    Saka Martinelli Foden
    Haaland(c) Nunez(v) Mitrovic

    Ward Andreas Bowen Dalot

    gtg, bench order ok? Dalot in scout picks is giving me bench order doubts

    1. Meechoo115
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Could bench boost that…! 15 points is fine for a BB

  20. Pukkipartyy
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Zaha to Saka?

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

      Are you asking if this is the best move for your team?

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

        Yes, is it worth to do Zaha to Saka?

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

          I don't know your team though

    2. Meechoo115
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      For free I would

    3. Stamford B
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      No

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

      No brainer

  21. Sandy Ravage
    • 10 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Will prices still rise & fall during the world cup?

    1. Hits from the Bong
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      No, they're frozen

      1. Lieutenant Frank Columbo
        • 14 Years
        3 years, 5 months ago

        Ah, is that confirmed now?

    2. maglia rosa
      • 15 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Nope…..one of the twa**er Illuminati emailed fpl towers and they confirmed prices would be frozen.

    3. Stamford B
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      No

    4. Sandy Ravage
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      thanks

  22. Tic Tacs
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Liverpool vs Leeds this weekend is a battle between the 2 teams that have lost the most tackles in the last 6 gameweeks (31v34). Interestingly, City and Arsenal are both joint with losing the least tackles in that period (12).

  23. Meechoo115
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 4 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Save FT yeah?

    Kepa
    Cancelo. Trippier. Romero
    Salah. Odegaard. Martinelli. Foden
    Darwin. Mitro. Haaland

    Ward. Andreas. Guehi. Jonny

    Bench boost ?!

  24. Deulofail
    • 10 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Poor defending from Saliba. Has to get goal-side there. I know because I was in my primary school football team after my parents begged the coach. Offside anyway, luckily.

    1. DARK SIDE OF THE LOON
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Panicked. Ball stuck under his feet. Emulating VVD everywhere.

  25. GOTHAM City F.C.
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Bench 2
    1. Cancelo
    2. Tripper
    3. Gomez
    4. White
    5. Guéhi

    Raya,(Ward)
    Salah, Saka, Martinelli, Foden, (Andreas)
    Haaland, Mitro, Toney

    1. Meechoo115
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      I would bench boost

      I’m contemplating BB with ward. Andreas. Guehi. Jonny. Yours is better

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

        Ward vs MCI. Gomez not nailed. Palace poor defence. I wouldn't

      2. GOTHAM City F.C.
        • 9 Years
        3 years, 5 months ago

        Did cross my mind after benching 20 points last GW, still I'm hopelessly hopeful about a bench boost haul on a DGW.

    2. Deulofail
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      3,5
      Pretty easy one, mate 😀

      1. Meechoo115
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 4 Years
        3 years, 5 months ago

        Actually reasonable chance Konate starts

      2. GOTHAM City F.C.
        • 9 Years
        3 years, 5 months ago

        That's my bench at the moment, thanks

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

    Am I best to save ft here? 1.6mitb. Double Palace defence not great - buy not sure worth a trader for a defender when I have zouma for gw15 and 16. Thanks

    Guaita
    Cancelo trippier guehi (webster zouma)
    Salah foden saka zaha andreas
    Haaland mitro (solanke)

    1. GOTHAM City F.C.
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Similar team as below, same suggestion on GK. (wouldn't be popular but with 3 games left you can go a bit crazy)

  27. FPLMACKEM
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Guaita
    Trippier, Cancelo, Guehi
    Salah, Zaha, Foden, Martinelli, Andreas
    Haaland (c) Mitrovic,

    Ward, Solanke, Dunk, Neco

    1ft 2.9itb

    Really not sure on the palace double defence here

    Any suggestions? Or would you roll with this?

    1. GOTHAM City F.C.
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Who's your possible transfer next week? If you have a strong starting 11 then you could replace Guaita

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

        Next week I'm thinking about Mitrovic to scamacca. I think I'd rather replace Guehi as he is currently on four yellow cards. I'm thinking Guehi to TAA/VVD/White/Gabriel.

        1. GOTHAM City F.C.
          • 9 Years
          3 years, 5 months ago

          Not too bad as you've funds

  28. The Polymath
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Looking at the WC, I don't think I'll be making many changes from my current team,. Anyone else looking at a draft WC team?

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

      This for a BB in GW16 (bench Arsenal players GW15)

      Sanchez
      Cancelo Gabriel White
      Fernandes Antony Foden Xhaka
      Darwin Haaland DCL

      Guaita/Pickford | Iwobi, Shaw, Cresswell | 0.2 ITB

      I forgot about Spurs though. May be worth it

  29. Deulofail
    • 10 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Play one, bench two, in order please (e.g. "ABC")

    A) Gomez (LEE)
    B) Cucurella (bha)
    C) Guehi (SOU)

    1. GOTHAM City F.C.
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      BAC

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

        You reckon Cucu gets 60+ mins?

        1. GOTHAM City F.C.
          • 9 Years
          3 years, 5 months ago

          I hope Potter stops his early replacements, it hasn't made any difference to the results. Im guessing he either plays 90 or doesn't come on.

          1. GOTHAM City F.C.
            • 9 Years
            3 years, 5 months ago

            If you want confirmed 60 then Guéhi is your guy

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

              I want points!

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

      ACB

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

        Cheers. Would you be worried about a Gomez cameo?

    3. Hits from the Bong
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      C A B because of Guehi’s naildness. Would go Gomez first if it’s known he’ll start

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

        Cheers. I think Gomez is pretty unlikely to come on if he starts on the bench, so maybe better to go for him regardless.

        1. Hits from the Bong
          • 7 Years
          3 years, 5 months ago

          Yeah probably, but there’s always a chance of a few mins at the end with 5 subs. He should start anyway though shouldn’t he? Or is Konate deemed ready to start?

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

            I don't know but he was on the bench yesterday

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

    From being 30 pts ahead in my ML to 50 pts behind now I'm getting desperate.
    Any suggestions?
    Considering FH

    Kepa
    Trips Cancelo Dier Guehi Zouma
    Saka Foden Zaha Mount Bowan
    Haaland Mitro Firm
    1ft 0.4itb

    Thanks

    1. GOTHAM City F.C.
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      What's your FH team?

    2. dunas_dog
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Don’t free hit that team- perfectly fine and you will lose more points when your rivals play FH later in season

    3. The Polymath
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Don't panic, keep chipping away.