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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. theodosios
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Bench one:
    A) TAA
    B) Mings
    C) Castagne

    (C) one:
    A) Foden
    B) Trossard
    C) Cancelo
    D) Trippier

    1. JBG
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      B

      C/D
      A if you get any info on him starting.

    2. The Mentaculus
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Mings
      Saka (C)

      1. theodosios
        • 8 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        After last week, I will think twice next time when to (C) him

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

          Pure bad luck. Was a fine decision

        2. La Roja
          • 13 Years
          3 years, 1 month ago

          He could have had a massive haul last GW

    3. acidicleo
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      BB

  2. Atimis
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Which one is better for next two?

    1) Zaha + 4 points
    2) Almiron
    3) Trossard
    4) Rash

    Rash needed numerous shots to finally score, Tross fixtures good on paper but kinda afraid it will end like against Forrest, just go with the in form - Almiron?

    1. Cheeky Onion
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Not 4, tossup between the rest though

      1. Atimis
        • 9 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        Mostly between 2 and 3 tbh

    2. acidicleo
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      2 OR 3

  3. Cheeky Onion
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Not sure what to do with (C) this week. Will probably leave it on Haaland, but who to VC?

    A) Salah (tot)
    B) Foden (FUL)
    C) Wilson (sou)
    D) Trippier (sou)
    E) Cancelo (FUL)

    Have it on Salah for now but tempted to go with Wilson or Cancelo. Foden with the possibility of being benched makes him a big gamble.

    Thoughts?

    1. Atimis
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Wilson or Cancelo can be nice punts

    2. acidicleo
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      C

  4. La Roja
    • 13 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Start one

    A) Saliba
    B) Neco

    1. NATSTER
      • 15 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      I’m starting White unless we got early team news of Neco starting.

      1. FourLokoLeipzig
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        This would be my approach if I owned them

    2. acidicleo
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      B

  5. JELLYFISH
    • 13 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Exact funds to do Guehi & Mitro > Patterson & Wilson for a -4

    Currently set up for gw with a back 3 of Cancelo, Trippier and Castagne with Mitro, Kane and Haaland up front (Bench: Neco Guehi and Andreas)

    Do it - Yes or no?

    1. La Roja
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      No

    2. The Mentaculus
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Yep. I can't see Mitrovic getting more than 10pts here, with a strong chance of 4, plus he's on 4 YC & still not looking entirely fit. Wilson could easily hit around 16pts, I reckon. Negligible gains from Patterson but I would play him over Castagne

      1. RamaJama
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        This

    3. acidicleo
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Y

  6. RamaJama
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Who would you prioritize to get in this week?

    A) Rashford
    B) Almiron

    Also have Trippier and Wilson

    1. Pilgrim62
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      B imo

    2. Botman and Robben
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      B

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

      B

    4. RamaJama
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Cheers!

    5. acidicleo
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      b

  7. Silecro
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    What to do here with 1 ft?

    Ward
    Cancelo, Trippier, Van Dijk, Guehi
    Salah, Foden, Martinelli, Zaha
    Haaland, Wilson

    Guaita, Neco, Mitro, Andreas
    0.4 itb

    Would you do a Salah, Foden > KDB(c), Trossard for a hit? I'm justifying it by putting armband on KDB

  8. Pilgrim62
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    What to do with Foden?
    Does it worth to remove him for Saka/Bowen/ Maddison for a -4?

    1. tbos83
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Not for a hit

    2. Stranger Mings
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      No agree not for -4

  9. Bobby Digital
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Salah to KDB?

    1. Pilgrim62
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      The same question

      1. Bobby Digital
        • 8 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        Probably a lot of people pondering

    2. RamaJama
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Yes

  10. Catastrophe
    • 14 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    A) Gordon
    B) Almiron (-4)

    1. Bobby Digital
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      A

    2. acidicleo
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      a

  11. Ahmed Adam
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    KDB or Foden?

    1. Bobby Digital
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      KDB

    2. RamaJama
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Kdb. Selling Foden for him

    3. Stranger Mings
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      KDB

    4. acidicleo
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      both

  12. royals forever
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 16 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Which 2 to sell out of

    Toney
    Foden
    Haaland

    Any ideas would be welcomed

    1. Hy liverpool
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Foden and haaland.. Keep toney and captain this week + he has easy game in gw16 also... ffs.

    2. No Kane No Gain
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Sell Toney. Keep the other 2 unless pep says one is out.

      Toney to Wilson?!

      1. RamaJama
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        This

  13. tbos83
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Madness to start Neco over Mitro?

    1. No Kane No Gain
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      I’ve heard madder

    2. RogDog_jimmy
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      GW1 i started Bailey over Mitro (who had Liverpool).
      He scored a brace.

      I've never benched him since - and I wont. (Owned him for the entire season at this point...though that may change this week).
      But Il start him if I keep him.

    3. La Roja
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Mitro managed to score vs Arsenal Spurs and Liverpool

      Benching him for a Forrest defender may not be a good idea

  14. Pep bites Kun
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    This article alone takes a lot of observation and effort.

    I'll have to go through it again to find if I agree with the observations, but no doubt, kudos for the effort SR!

  15. balint84
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Bailey to Almiron
    Or
    Mitro to Wilson?

    1. Bruno Commando
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      almiron

  16. balint84
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Double Newcastle def anyone?

    1. KunDogan
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Sure, I think Pope+Trippier is popular

    2. 1912 F.A Cup Winners
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Been on Pope and Trippier for a while now, only draw back(minor) is I have Wilson too, so can’t get to Almiron without using 2 transfers

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

      Nothing wrong with that, except that it seems like a lot of people want double Newcastle attack now

    4. Stranger Mings
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Yes I have trippier & botman

  17. PukkiBlinder
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Can’t afford to get Cancelo back after terrible decision to seek on BGW. Any other City defenders worth considering?

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

      Starting to look like Akanji is the (next) most nailed

  18. DBW - Slug's Mortgage …
    • 4 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Why do women's birthdays have to spend out across a week.

    Just celebrate one day FFS.

    1. Robe Wan
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      It’s a 4 day thing mate. Like Glastonbury

    2. DARK SIDE OF THE LOON
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Celebrated her's yesterday. Wine. Chinese food. And highlights of Arsenal games from our invincible season. Done and dusted.

  19. Stranger Mings
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Anyone know if haaland trained today? Thanks

  20. Sterling Malory
    • 10 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Any changes? Bench order okay?

    Guaita
    Cancelo Trippier Cresswell
    Foden Salah Saka Martinelli Almiron
    Wilson Haaland
    Ward Edouard Castagne Dunk

    Cancelo or Wilson (C)

    1. acidicleo
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      gtg

  21. Totalfootball
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Haaland to start?

    1. Feanor
      • 16 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Doubt it

    2. La Roja
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      51% chance he starts

    3. acidicleo
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      unlikely imo

    4. RamaJama
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Good chance

  22. Fred the Red
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Worth doing Salah to KDB for a hit? Used my free transfer to do Toney to Wilson.

    1. La Roja
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      I wouldn’t do it for hit

    2. acidicleo
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      No

  23. acidicleo
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Play

    A) Guaita
    B) Ward

  24. Stavrosplay
    • 3 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    1 FT,
    0.1 ITB

    Starting team atm

    Pope
    Trippier, Cancelo, Dier
    Salah, Foden, Martinelli, Bowen
    Mitro, Wilson, Haaland (if fit or Guehi comes in)

    Bench

    Guehi, Andreas, Emerson

    Cant see where to use my FT, would like to get Mitro out but options isn't great at £7m
    Scamacca, Welbeck or Solanke

    or is there somewhere else i could improve team ?

    Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated

  25. balint84
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Dalot or Botman?

  26. balint84
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Jesus or Wilson?

  27. Abz_96
    • 3 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Is Scamacca to Wilson worth a -4. Any West Ham fans know why Scamacca is never in the box for crosses, always seems to drop short for the ball, hoping Moyes don't drop him and start Antonio on the weekend.

    1. Cojones of Destiny
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      nah

  28. Stranger Mings
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Captaincy back on Haaland ?

  29. Bobby Digital
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Ten Hag looks constantly worried

    1. Cojones of Destiny
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      perma anxious

  30. AD105
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    A) Salah/Foden > KDB/Trossard for -4
    B) Zaha > Trossard
    C) Martinelli > Trossard

    For next 2 GW