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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, 7 days ago

    Do you think Haaland gonna start?

    1. DARK SIDE OF THE LOON
      4 years, 7 days ago

      No clue! I think not.

    2. Wild Card this!
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      4 years, 7 days ago

      I think he will not start

    3. La Roja
      4 years, 7 days ago

      Haaland and foden starting is a million dollar question

      1. Mozumbus
        4 years, 7 days ago

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

        1. La Roja
          4 years, 7 days ago

          He wasn’t injured last GW either

          1. Mozumbus
            4 years, 7 days ago

            So he had better chances last GW also, lol

            1. La Roja
              4 years, 7 days ago

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

              1. Mozumbus
                4 years, 7 days ago

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

                1. La Roja
                  4 years, 7 days ago

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

                  1. Mozumbus
                    4 years, 7 days ago

                    Agreed

    4. FPL Daniel
      4 years, 7 days ago

      I will make my guess tomorrow night

  2. DARK SIDE OF THE LOON
    4 years, 7 days ago

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

  3. Bucket Man
    4 years, 7 days 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, 7 days ago

      Can't argue with that move

    2. Deulofail
      4 years, 7 days 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
        4 years, 7 days 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, 7 days ago

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

          1. Bucket Man
            4 years, 7 days 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
    4 years, 7 days 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
      4 years, 7 days ago

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

      1. Deulofail
        4 years, 7 days 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
    4 years, 7 days ago

    Zaha - Mitrovic > Trossard - Wilson worth -4?

    1. La Roja
      4 years, 7 days 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
        4 years, 7 days ago

        Cheers mate

    2. Bucket Man
      4 years, 7 days ago

      Would just do Mitrovic to Wilson. If possible.

      1. Bavarian
        4 years, 7 days ago

        need some funds

  6. The Mentaculus
    4 years, 7 days 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
      4 years, 7 days ago

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

      1. The Mentaculus
        4 years, 7 days 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
          4 years, 7 days 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
    4 years, 7 days 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
      4 years, 7 days ago

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

    2. Hy liverpool
      4 years, 7 days ago

      Blank and YC is what will you get.

      1. Camzy
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        4 years, 7 days ago

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

        1. FPL Daniel
          4 years, 7 days ago

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

    3. WVA
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      4 years, 7 days ago

      Agree but still prefer Saka and Marti

    4. Arteta
      4 years, 7 days 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
        4 years, 7 days ago

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

    5. NorCal Villan
      4 years, 7 days ago

      Jesus is just alright

  8. Mozumbus
    4 years, 7 days ago

    Haaland and Toney to Kane and Wilson
    Yes or No?

    Thanks

    1. Bucket Man
      4 years, 7 days ago

      Yes if Haaland out.

      1. Mozumbus
        4 years, 7 days ago

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

  9. TanN
    4 years, 7 days 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
      4 years, 7 days ago

      Gravless don’t get equal treatment :mrgreen:

      1. TanN
        4 years, 7 days ago

        I don't understand!?

        What's graceless?

        1. WVA
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          4 years, 7 days ago

          You don't have a photo

        2. Deulofail
          4 years, 7 days ago

          lacking grace, elegance, or charm

          1. La Roja
            4 years, 7 days ago

            😀

          2. WVA
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            4 years, 7 days ago

            Haha

    2. Deulofail
      4 years, 7 days 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
        4 years, 7 days ago

        Why not I guess

        1. The Mentaculus
          4 years, 7 days ago

          Woah, easy, no need for that sort of language

          1. La Roja
            4 years, 7 days ago

            😎

          2. TanN
            4 years, 7 days ago

            Haha!

            Love it

        2. Arteta
          4 years, 7 days ago

          Enjoy your ban La Roja!

          1. La Roja
            4 years, 7 days ago

            I’m still here, get in!

            1. TanN
              4 years, 7 days ago

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

    3. The Mentaculus
      4 years, 7 days ago

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

      1. Arteta
        4 years, 7 days ago

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

        1. Deulofail
          4 years, 7 days ago

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

        2. TanN
          4 years, 7 days ago

          I agree!

      2. TanN
        4 years, 7 days 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
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    4 years, 7 days 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
      4 years, 7 days 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
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        4 years, 7 days 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
    4 years, 7 days 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
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      4 years, 7 days ago

      Part of mine too so probably benched again

      1. FPL Daniel
        4 years, 7 days ago

        How sure are you that he will benched?

        1. WVA
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          4 years, 7 days 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
    4 years, 7 days ago

    People keeping Kane until World Cup?

    1. WVA
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      4 years, 7 days ago

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

    2. FPL Daniel
      4 years, 7 days ago

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

      1. WVA
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        4 years, 7 days ago

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

        1. FPL Daniel
          4 years, 7 days ago

          Fed up with, I need to go all in

          1. La Roja
            4 years, 7 days ago

            Fed up with getting having consistent points?

            1. FPL Daniel
              4 years, 7 days ago

              not in last 4 and Spurs are in a mess.

          2. WVA
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            4 years, 7 days ago

            Highest points behind Haaland obviously and scores in nearly every game

    3. Deanamo Jammy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      4 years, 7 days 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
      4 years, 7 days ago

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

      1. Deanamo Jammy
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        4 years, 7 days ago

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

  13. BS03
    4 years, 7 days ago

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

    1. Saka Punch
      4 years, 7 days ago

      If Haaland confirmed out then looks good

  14. Skout
    4 years, 7 days ago

    Any suggestions pls lads? 2 FT

    Raya
    Cancelo Trip Neco
    Salah Foden Mart Andreas
    Haaland Kane Mitro

    Ward Bailey Justin Doherty

    1. WVA
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      4 years, 7 days ago

      Salah to KDB
      Foden to Almiron

  15. gellinmagellan
    4 years, 7 days 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, 7 days ago

      Andreas - Almiron looks like the obvious move there

  16. The Philosopher
    4 years, 7 days ago

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

    1. WVA
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      4 years, 7 days ago

      I might join you on that

    2. boc610
      4 years, 7 days ago

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

    3. Ajax Hamsterdam
      4 years, 7 days ago

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

    4. Arteta
      4 years, 7 days 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, 7 days 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
        4 years, 7 days 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, 7 days 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, 7 days ago

          Kane is on 4 YC too btw

          1. Deulofail
            4 years, 7 days ago

            This completely slipped my mind

    6. Corgz Dark side of the Loon
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      4 years, 7 days ago

      did that move last GW

    7. Pegboy
      4 years, 7 days 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
    4 years, 7 days ago

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

    1. FPL Daniel
      4 years, 7 days ago

      Not a hit probably

    2. MagicMessi
      4 years, 7 days ago

      Worth it

  18. FPL Daniel
    4 years, 7 days ago

    Who will score more in the next 2

    Salah or Kane?

    Please advise

    1. La Roja
      4 years, 7 days ago

      Salah

    2. I Member
      4 years, 7 days ago

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

      1. FPL Daniel
        4 years, 7 days ago

        Yeah I am worried Kane owner

    3. MagicMessi
      4 years, 7 days ago

      Mohamed

  19. Eleven Hag
    4 years, 7 days ago

    G2g here?

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

    1. La Roja
      4 years, 7 days ago

      I’d VC Mo

    2. I Member
      4 years, 7 days ago

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

      1. La Roja
        4 years, 7 days ago

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

  20. FPL Daniel
    4 years, 7 days ago

    Creswell or Zouma for the last 2?

    1. TheBiffas
      4 years, 7 days ago

      Cresswell

      1. FPL Daniel
        4 years, 7 days ago

        thanks

  21. _Ninja_
    4 years, 7 days 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
      4 years, 7 days ago

      Nah save.

    2. I Member
      4 years, 7 days 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, 7 days ago

      Yeah sell him

    4. MagicMessi
      4 years, 7 days ago

      Zaha to Rash

  22. TheBiffas
    4 years, 7 days 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
      4 years, 7 days ago

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

      1. TheBiffas
        4 years, 7 days ago

        Cheers mate

    2. Gunners in Haaland
      4 years, 7 days ago

      I am with you at 2.4 mil

  23. tissae
    4 years, 7 days ago

    Yay or nay?

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

    1. MagicMessi
      4 years, 7 days ago

      Yay

    2. KunDogan
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      4 years, 7 days ago

      Nay

  24. sirmorbach
    4 years, 7 days 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
      4 years, 7 days 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
        4 years, 7 days ago

        Thank you very much indeed!

  25. LeytonOrient
    4 years, 7 days 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, 7 days 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
    4 years, 7 days ago

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

    1. GE
      4 years, 7 days ago

      Of course

  27. JELLYFISH
    4 years, 7 days ago

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

    1. MagicMessi
      4 years, 7 days ago

      Pickford

    2. The Mentaculus
      4 years, 7 days ago

      Pickford

      1. JELLYFISH
        4 years, 7 days ago

        Thanks guys

  28. OPTA FPL
    4 years, 7 days ago

    this week could be the week Salah hit hattrick

    1. theodosios
      4 years, 7 days ago

      Like all these weeks so far

    2. EmreCan Hustle
      4 years, 7 days ago

      I'm selling, so probably.

    3. JBG
      4 years, 7 days ago

      This post gave me major deja vu.

  29. EmreCan Hustle
    4 years, 7 days ago

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

    1. The Mentaculus
      4 years, 7 days ago

      Ew, no thanks

    2. No Kane No Gain
      4 years, 7 days ago

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

    3. NorCal Villan
      4 years, 7 days ago

      Not a chance

  30. -GK22-
    4 years, 7 days 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