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Should we back Harry Kane (£11.6m) against a leaky Liverpool defence? Is it time for a Scout Picks double-up on the Newcastle United backline? And is there any residual love for Phil Foden (£8.5m)?

Those are the questions being posed by our in-house panel of Sam, Az, Tom and Neale, who each put together an 18-man player longlist ahead of Gameweek 15 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.

READ MORE: Live updates from Thursday’s press conferences


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 15

 

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  1. Mozumbus
    • 4 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Do you think Haaland gonna start?

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

      No clue! I think not.

    2. Wild Card this!
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      I think he will not start

    3. La Roja
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Haaland and foden starting is a million dollar question

      1. Mozumbus
        • 4 Years
        3 years, 5 months ago

        Yes
        Foden has better chances in my opinion since he's not injured

        1. La Roja
          • 14 Years
          3 years, 5 months ago

          He wasn’t injured last GW either

          1. Mozumbus
            • 4 Years
            3 years, 5 months ago

            So he had better chances last GW also, lol

            1. La Roja
              • 14 Years
              3 years, 5 months ago

              Exactly my point. With Pep, I can can’t guess. It’s a dice you roll

              1. Mozumbus
                • 4 Years
                3 years, 5 months ago

                Haaland has got two negatives
                Pep roulette
                And then he's injured

                1. La Roja
                  • 14 Years
                  3 years, 5 months ago

                  He might be fit though. We could find out tomorrow. If he is fit then he starts

                  1. Mozumbus
                    • 4 Years
                    3 years, 5 months ago

                    Agreed

    4. FPL Daniel
      • 16 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      I will make my guess tomorrow night

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

    I have three players from that bus team. And one of them is Foden 😉

  3. Bucket Man
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    1FT 0.8 ITB.

    Holding on to my high rank by the skin of my teeth. Lots of problems again this week but Toney to Wilson?

    Guiata
    Cancelo, Trippier, Webster
    Salah, Saka, Foden, Martinelli
    Haaland, Mitro, Toney
    Ward, Gabriel, Guehi, Andreas

    1. The Mentaculus
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Can't argue with that move

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

      I would also consider Mitro > Scamacca for a fit.

      Or, given that Salah > KDB is probably worth a hit to captain KDB if Haaland is likely out, then I would actually probably do Mitro > DCL for a total of -8 if you can afford it (maybe exact cash?)

      1. Bucket Man
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 5 months ago

        Thanks guys. A hit with only two weeks to the World Cup is hopefully. Something I can avoid but will see. Could play Gabriel over Mitro but always the chance of a goal or penalty for him. Could play Ward in net too. Will see

        1. The Mentaculus
          • 4 Years
          3 years, 5 months ago

          Oh yeah I think I'm being slowly swayed to Ward over Guiata also

          1. Bucket Man
            • 7 Years
            3 years, 5 months ago

            Everton at home look a lot better then away though. But Leicester have improved massively and if I need Guehi off the bench which I might do it could be worth it. Best of luck!

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

    One more WC draft for the day. Thoughts on this for a GW16 BB?

    Sanchez (Pickford)
    Cancelo Trippier Dalot* (Shaw Gabriel**)
    KDB Trossard Rashford Almiron (Xhaka)
    Kane Darwin Wilson***

    *Could be Dawson
    **Could be Zinchenko
    ***Sell for Jesus in GW16

    Would be a shame not to fit Alvarez in if we know he's starting, but I can't book in more than one transfer either.

    1. Bucket Man
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Looks great. Would stick with Dalot and Gabriel over Dawson and Zinchenko.

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

        Thanks. The worry for Dalot is a YC screwing up the whole BB plan, so I would be crossing all my appendages that he scrapes through the match cleanly. Also would like Antony and Estupinan but you can't have them all. Haaland in GW16 would be nice too

  5. Bavarian
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Zaha - Mitrovic > Trossard - Wilson worth -4?

    1. La Roja
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Good transfer on paper.

      But you know the drill. Both Zaha and Mitro will play terribly bad. But they will end up with dirty penalty goals and max baps

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

        Cheers mate

    2. Bucket Man
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Would just do Mitrovic to Wilson. If possible.

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

        need some funds

  6. The Mentaculus
    • 4 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Things are looking up for Estupinan... Had almost written him off after the BGW, but now the scouts are all over him & he could be back in my starting 11 again if Haaland is out

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

      Very tempting, but not reaching 60 mins is a real concern

      1. The Mentaculus
        • 4 Years
        3 years, 5 months ago

        Finally played 90 last week. Bit of a risky buy still but I'm happy to retrieve him from the end of my bench

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

          Ah yes, worth it if you own him. Tempted by him on my WC since my first draft many weeks ago

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

    I genuinely think Jesus is in the top 3 forwards to own this week.

    Chelsea defense is decimated, and Arsenal's form is fantastic. Excited to see what he can do.

    1. La Roja
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Agreed. Both Jesus and Saka (if fit) could easily haul this GW. Chelsea defending is alarm bells

    2. Hy liverpool
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Blank and YC is what will you get.

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

        Maybe last year. But not this season. This season, my luck is in 😉

        1. FPL Daniel
          • 16 Years
          3 years, 5 months ago

          Camzy got Almiron early, I am paying attention to what he says

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

      Agree but still prefer Saka and Marti

    4. Arteta
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      If we get some classic unclear quotes by Pep tomorrow and later in the day information from trustworthy reporters than he still wasn't included in training with the first team, then I'm doing Haaland ➡ Jesus for free.

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

        Kepa was saving their asses for far too long and will certainly be missed.

    5. NorCal Villan
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Jesus is just alright

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

    Haaland and Toney to Kane and Wilson
    Yes or No?

    Thanks

    1. Bucket Man
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Yes if Haaland out.

      1. Mozumbus
        • 4 Years
        3 years, 5 months ago

        Got exact funds
        So might get priced out waiting for the presser

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

    Phew, sinbin over for me!

    Been banned for the comment 'why not I guess'.

    I'm assuming it was a mistake?!

    1. La Roja
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Gravless don’t get equal treatment :mrgreen:

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

        I don't understand!?

        What's graceless?

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

          You don't have a photo

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

          lacking grace, elegance, or charm

          1. La Roja
            • 14 Years
            3 years, 5 months ago

            😀

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

            Haha

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

      Terrible modding. Should have been banned for longer for that awful comment. I went back and reported the comment again and implore others to do the same if we are to keep this place out of the gutter.
      https://www.fantasyfootballscout.co.uk/comment/25465012

      1. La Roja
        • 14 Years
        3 years, 5 months ago

        Why not I guess

        1. The Mentaculus
          • 4 Years
          3 years, 5 months ago

          Woah, easy, no need for that sort of language

          1. La Roja
            • 14 Years
            3 years, 5 months ago

            😎

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

            Haha!

            Love it

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

          Enjoy your ban La Roja!

          1. La Roja
            • 14 Years
            3 years, 5 months ago

            I’m still here, get in!

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

              What!? After such horrendous language? Deserves a 48hr ban surely!

    3. The Mentaculus
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Were you banned for 48hrs for that?!
      Mods - I think you owe an apology here

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

        An apology and free membership for the rest of the season sounds fair to me.

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

          Did they ever give the free membership to the winner of the price prediction competition?

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

          I agree!

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

        Yep. I didn't try post anything on the Tuesday but I couldn't post anything yesterday.

        So I'm assuming it was 48hrs

  10. WVA
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Really tough team selection for me this week, any help would be great as I've had four red arrows in a row.

    0FT as did Toney to Wilson before the price changes. 1.2 ITB

    1. Captain and vice captain correct?
    2. Bench order correct?
    3. Foden to Rashford -4?

    Pope
    Cancelo Trippier Williams
    Salah Foden Saka Martinelli
    Haaland(C) Wilson(VC) Mitrovic
    Ward Andreas Guehi Kilman

    1. Bucket Man
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      1) Yes
      2) Kilman, Guehi, Andreas for me
      3) Tough one. If we knew if Foden starts or not. He probably won’t IMO but I’m sticking with him.

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

        Thanks mate but Kilman has been kack and plays Brighton! West Ham not looking great so Guehi is an option but Andreas is so creative.

  11. FPL Daniel
    • 16 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Neco is part of my first 11 atm.

    How do you like his chances of starting? Should I be worried? I am contemplating a 4 pt hit

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

      Part of mine too so probably benched again

      1. FPL Daniel
        • 16 Years
        3 years, 5 months ago

        How sure are you that he will benched?

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

          The way my season has turned pretty sure but he's never been benched two in a row and they got battered last week so fingers crossed

  12. mcginnntonic
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    People keeping Kane until World Cup?

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

      Surely too many other fires to put out to worry about him

    2. FPL Daniel
      • 16 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Considering selling him for a -8 now or selling him next week for Haaland if Haaland is back next GW

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

        Out of interest why do you want to sell? My ideal team would include him even without Son

        1. FPL Daniel
          • 16 Years
          3 years, 5 months ago

          Fed up with, I need to go all in

          1. La Roja
            • 14 Years
            3 years, 5 months ago

            Fed up with getting having consistent points?

            1. FPL Daniel
              • 16 Years
              3 years, 5 months ago

              not in last 4 and Spurs are in a mess.

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

            Highest points behind Haaland obviously and scores in nearly every game

    3. Deanamo Jammy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Spurs looked pedestrian in attack before Son was injured. Can Kane now produce a result with ZERO supporting cast? Short of a penalty, the odds seem very low.

      I have a free transfer and may ship Kane out for Wilson/Solanke/Scamacca/Ronaldo/Calvert-Lewin.

    4. Corgz Dark side of the Loon
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Harry Kane without Son ?? Spurs have no creation with their injuries. Would you sell Kane ??

      1. Deanamo Jammy
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        3 years, 5 months ago

        I wouldn't sell him for a hit - it might be necessary to move Haaland, which would use my one FT.

  13. BS03
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    hi guys haaland + zaha -> alvarez + kdb y or n? (if haaland's out)

    1. Saka Punch
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      If Haaland confirmed out then looks good

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

    Any suggestions pls lads? 2 FT

    Raya
    Cancelo Trip Neco
    Salah Foden Mart Andreas
    Haaland Kane Mitro

    Ward Bailey Justin Doherty

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

      Salah to KDB
      Foden to Almiron

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

    Guaita Ward
    White Dunk Cancelo (Castagne Neco)
    Salah Foden Rashford Martinelli Andreas
    Haaland Mitrovic (Toney)

    1 FT 2.1 ITB. Any suggestions on what I should I do here besides the obvious Toney > Wilson?

    1. The Mentaculus
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Andreas - Almiron looks like the obvious move there

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

    Haaland + Foden -> Jesus + KDB for -8 if Haaland is out. Yay or nay?

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

      I might join you on that

    2. boc610
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      i dont think theres one iota of a chance that pep conclusively say 'erling is out'.

    3. Ajax Hamsterdam
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Issue is that you won't know if haaland is out...

    4. Arteta
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      It's a yes from me (after the press conferences and after we gain more insight into the whole situation), as I may join you, do it for -4 and captain one of them.

    5. The Mentaculus
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      They're great moves - I'm totally onboard with the Foden - KDB switch, and I like Jesus more than Kane if you're going to replace Haaland. But evaluating the hits also depends on who else you could play - e.g. in my team, I think Estupinan 1st sub is going to put me off taking a hit for Haaland

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

        Jesus more than Kane? Why? For one thing, Jesus is on 4YCs so there's a risk there you can't ignore

        1. The Mentaculus
          • 4 Years
          3 years, 5 months ago

          Partly because its just a quick fix for Haaland's absence, so if Jesus gets booked and/or Haaland returns in 16 then OP will probably just find a way to reverse that part of the move. Partly because Chelsea's defending is increasingly Liverpool-esque, and they've lost Chilwell & Kepa while Liverpool have Konate back for Gomez. And partly because Spurs attack looks a bit meh with Gil/Moura filling in for Son

        2. The Mentaculus
          • 4 Years
          3 years, 5 months ago

          Kane is on 4 YC too btw

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

            This completely slipped my mind

    6. Corgz Dark side of the Loon
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      did that move last GW

    7. Pegboy
      • 15 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      I'm considering Haaland + Foden > KDB + Wilson, but only for free. Wouldn't take a hit I don't think.

  17. Wolfman180
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Andreas and Pope to Almiron and DDG/Pickford worth a hit?

    1. FPL Daniel
      • 16 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Not a hit probably

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

      Worth it

  18. FPL Daniel
    • 16 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Who will score more in the next 2

    Salah or Kane?

    Please advise

    1. La Roja
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Salah

    2. I Member
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      I'm gonna say Salah. Can't see Spurs scoring too many with Son, Kulusevski and Richarlison out.

      1. FPL Daniel
        • 16 Years
        3 years, 5 months ago

        Yeah I am worried Kane owner

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

      Mohamed

  19. Eleven Hag
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    G2g here?

    Ederson
    Trippier Neco Dunk Cancelo
    Zaha Martinelli Saka Salah
    Haaland (c) Wilson (VC)
    - Mitro Andreas Saliba

    1. La Roja
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      I’d VC Mo

    2. I Member
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Not sure about Neco over Mitro. Have that same decision myself.

      1. La Roja
        • 14 Years
        3 years, 5 months ago

        There is absolutely no way I’d play Neco over Mitro

  20. FPL Daniel
    • 16 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Creswell or Zouma for the last 2?

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

      Cresswell

      1. FPL Daniel
        • 16 Years
        3 years, 5 months ago

        thanks

  21. _Ninja_
    • 15 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Anything worth a FT here? Zaha to Trossard maybe?

    Pope
    Dunk Trippier Cancelo
    Saka Martinelli Foden Zaha
    Kane Wilson Haaland

    Iversen Andreas Saliba Guehi

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

      Nah save.

    2. I Member
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Probably save. The flexibility of 2 FTs will be nice next week.

      Who are you captaining if Haaland is out?

    3. The Mentaculus
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Yeah sell him

    4. MagicMessi
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Zaha to Rash

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

    My team looks good every week, yet every week it disappoints. I'm at 2.6 mil. Anyone doing worse want to cheer me up? 😆

    1. La Roja
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      You won’t be pleased to know that I’m doing better than u with a 1m rank 😛

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

        Cheers mate

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

      I am with you at 2.4 mil

  23. tissae
    • 11 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Yay or nay?

    Foden -> Almiron for -4? Have Wilson and Haaland

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

      Yay

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

      Nay

  24. sirmorbach
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    How's this for a WC team, lads?

    Pickford (Ward)
    Cancelo, Trippier, Zouma (Dalot, Saliba)
    KDB, Trossard, Martinelli, Almirón (Andreas)
    Haaland, Kane, Wilson

    Zouma could be Estupiñán, Castagne — to rotate with Dalot, Saliba over the next two —, and I am open to any other suggestion as well. Many thanks!

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

      Looks solid. I like Castagne as a pick personally but I think Zouma is probably the right pick with their remaining fixtures

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

        Thank you very much indeed!

  25. LeytonOrient
    • 11 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    WC for GW 15 & 16

    Pope (Ward)
    Tripps Cancelo Dalot (Saliba, Neco)
    KDB Martinelli Rash Tross (Andreas)
    Haaland* Jesus Wilson

    1.7 ITB

    Any glaring omissions??

    1. The Mentaculus
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Fine but why not get yourself a sub with a better fixture in case Haaland is out? I guess you're keeping Saliba for value / 16, but you could afford to upgrade Neco to a West Ham / Brighton / Everton defender

  26. MagicMessi
    • 13 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Foden played 90 in CL
    Same scenario of last week
    Foden owners are you worried ?

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

      Of course

  27. JELLYFISH
    • 14 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Play Pickford or Ward guys? The scout picks are favouring Ward I see but I'm currently on Pickford

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

      Pickford

    2. The Mentaculus
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Pickford

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

        Thanks guys

  28. OPTA FPL
    • 14 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    this week could be the week Salah hit hattrick

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

      Like all these weeks so far

    2. EmreCan Hustle
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      I'm selling, so probably.

    3. JBG
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      This post gave me major deja vu.

  29. EmreCan Hustle
    • 13 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Anyone tempted to punt on Ronaldo if Antony, Anthony and Sancho are out this GW?

    1. The Mentaculus
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Ew, no thanks

    2. No Kane No Gain
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Haaland to Ronaldo isn’t the worst if Ron does well tonight and haaland is out

    3. NorCal Villan
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Not a chance

  30. -GK22-
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Hi guys, advise on the below. Thinking of doing firmino to Wilson for free and bench Zaha/mitro?

    Ward
    Trippier, Cancelo, shaw
    Salah, Zaha, Foden, martinelli, almiron
    Haaland, Wilson

    Kepa, mitro, dunk, Guehi