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With Fantasy Premier League (FPL) set to awake from its slumber on Boxing Day, Mark Sutherns and Andy North deliver an early Christmas present for Premium Members of Fantasy Football Scout.

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  1. DARE TO BISCAN
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Ederson
    Trippier, White, James
    Martinelli, Almiron, KDB, Rashford
    Darwin, Haaland, Kane
    (Ward, Andreas, Doherty, Bueno) 0.3 ITB

    or

    Kepa
    Trippier, James, Cancelo
    Saka, Almiron, KDB, Rashford
    Darwin, Haaland, Wilson
    (Ward, White, Andreas, Bueno) 0.9 ITB

    Also: would you rather have Saliba. Or, White & 0.3?

    1. teddy.
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      First one looks better all round to me.

      Can you stretch to Gabriel?

      1. DARE TO BISCAN
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        Gabriel is 5.2. I could only afford in the 2nd squad . Or, if I downgraded Ederson in the 1st squad.

        I got Saliba for 4.6 (now worth 4.9 in my current squad) Not sure if Gabriel is worth the extra, in comparison.

        1. teddy.
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 16 Years
          3 years, 6 months ago

          Stick with Saliba then. Although he might miss one fixture

          1. DARE TO BISCAN
            • 7 Years
            3 years, 6 months ago

            You prefer Saliba, over White & 0.3 ITB to play with. I would like to keep Saliba

    2. Big Mike
      • 3 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      I'd go with b), although I'd prefer Gabriel over Saliba. You could downgrade Saka to Martinelli to provide the extra funds.

      1. DARE TO BISCAN
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        With B, I could afford Gabriel and keep Saka with 0.3 to spare

  2. dunas_dog
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Can get this 3mium with .3m left in bank. Yes or No?

    Ward
    Trippier Akanji James
    KDB Rashford Martinelli Almiron
    Haaland Kane Darwin

    Iversen White Andreas Patterson

    1. Flynny
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Looks v good!

      1. dunas_dog
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        Thanks!

    2. Scheister
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Wow! Yes this is a fantastic team! Only areas of concern are Akanji (maybe Walker gets more minutes? Hard to tell) and GK.

      I would try this for sure but am 0.9 short!

    3. lilmessipran
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Looks good..thinking something similar you reckon Kane starts right away?

      1. Scheister
        • 13 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        Yes I believe Kane will start. Richa out for a month. If for (which he is) Kane will 99# start

      2. dunas_dog
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        I think he will yes.

    4. Sam (Team Sam)
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 17 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Mine is very similar...

      Ward

      James, Walker, Trippier

      Salah, Saka, Martinelli, Almiron

      Haaland, Kane, Darwin

      Subs: Iversen, White, Andreas, Patterson

  3. Scheister
    • 13 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    So many great midfield options right now. Currently I’m deciding between these 2. Which do you fancy??

    Rashford or Trossard

    1. dunas_dog
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Rashford

    2. DARE TO BISCAN
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      I'd start with Rasht and keep and look to switch later

    3. Stranger Mings
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      R

  4. PScholes18
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Which is better?

    A
    Kepa - Ward

    Cancelo - James - Robertson - Trippier - Bueno

    Martinelli - Salah - Rashford - Andreas - Almiron

    Darwin - Haaland - Adams

    B
    Kepa - Ward

    Walker - James - Robertson - Trippier - Bueno

    KdB - Salah - Rashford - Andreas - Almiron

    Moore - Haaland - Adams

    Moore could be any 5.5 or less attacker.

    1. The 12th Man
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      I like b

  5. The 12th Man
    • 12 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    No Liverpool 3-5-2 .
    Kepa
    Trippier, James,Walker
    KDB,Fernandes,Rashford,Martinelli,Almiron
    Haaland,Kane

    Ward,White,Bueno,Greenwood

    Too risky?

    1. PScholes18
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Bit risky, but nice team.

    2. WVA
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      No-one has any Liverpool anymore! Double Chelsea defence? Nice punt on Fernandes!

      1. The 12th Man
        • 12 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        Kepa good value at 4.5 and don’t have to play double Chelsea every week with Ward on the bench.
        Alternatively James could be Gabriel and switch White to a United defender.

  6. SAKA AND EMILE SMITH ROWE
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Feel that I’ve missed the boat on Trippier, not sure he’s worth the 1.5m over Botman, thoughts on the draft:

    Ederson
    James White Botman
    Salah KDB Kulu Rashford
    Haaland Martial Nketiah

    Ward Andreas Patterson Bueno

    1. The 12th Man
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      You’ve only missed his points he’s scored. He’s still a good pick even at a higher price.
      If your stuck for funds though at least Botman will cover Newcastle’s cs.

    2. Sam (Team Sam)
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 17 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      I'd rather have Trippier than James

  7. FF Dirtbag
    • 14 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Has it been said by ETH that Dalot is out for long? Or just one game?

    1. Mirror Man
      3 years, 6 months ago

      eh, yesh, eh.

  8. WVA
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Best squad? 0.5 ITB.

    Kepa
    Cancelo Trippier Gabriel
    KDB Rashford Martinelli Almiron
    Haaland Kane Mitrovic
    Ward Shaw Andreas Bueno

    1. The 12th Man
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Nice squad balance.
      Can’t fault much.

    2. It’s gonna Ben Mee
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Too many flags for my liking

      1. The 12th Man
        • 12 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        Just the one for Mitrovic or am I missing one?

        Kane on 4 yellows I suppose.

        1. It’s gonna Ben Mee
          • 12 Years
          3 years, 6 months ago

          Kepa too

          1. The 12th Man
            • 12 Years
            3 years, 6 months ago

            Yeh but Ward can step in if Kepa is a no show.

            1. It’s gonna Ben Mee
              • 12 Years
              3 years, 6 months ago

              Mm I suppose but too much uncertainty for my liking. Don’t want 3-4 potential no shows when on WC.

              1. WVA
                • 9 Years
                3 years, 6 months ago

                4 potential no shows!? Get out of here

                1. It’s gonna Ben Mee
                  • 12 Years
                  3 years, 6 months ago

                  Kepa, Mitro, Kane on 4 YC and Bueno not nailed with Johnny etc fully fit

      2. WVA
        • 9 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        Ward for Kepa
        Andreas for Mitrovic
        Shaw also

  9. Zimo
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Do we think AitNouri will now play as an attacker? He came on in that position in the cup game. Could be the new Stuart Dallas if he nails down a spot.

    1. teddy.
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Don't think he'll be a winger every game and might not feature atcall when he isn't

      1. teddy.
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 16 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        *at all

  10. The-Red-1
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Cancelo or Wilson?

    1. The-Red-1
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      To clarify, choice between fodder up front or in defence

      1. teddy.
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 16 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        My instincts say "play 7 attackers" but I expect the stats say Cancelo

        1. Mirror Man
          3 years, 6 months ago

          I have a gut feeling that off camera you're doing something you shouldn't be doing.

  11. George Sillett
    • 10 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    FPL should be renamed
    " Fantasy let's all pick the same team "
    Sheep abound

    1. Charlie Price
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Totally agree. Trying to be different myself just to make it more interesting. Enjoy getting points from players very few others own rather than just going with the crowd. It’s risky I know but so what - it’s only a game that should be played for fun.

    2. Ram sey Coq uel in
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Yeah totally agree , either that or fantasy lemmings league .
      Im not pulling any roots up this year, but like charlie said, its more interesting doing it yourself rather than getting everyone else to pick your team for you , whether you have a good week or bad .

    3. Mirror Man
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Advising others on their teams when you're struggling to pick your own is my favorite. Quick, precise decisions for others and endless faffing about for theirs. It's a nightmare really but I'm still enjoying myself.

      1. Charlie Price
        • 5 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        You are so right.

        Can’t believe how many post on here and ask “Is my team any good?” when it’s basically a template team owned by most of the top 100k!

  12. Totalfootball
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Robbo Or Taa?

    1. It’s gonna Ben Mee
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Neither

  13. AandyzZ
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    How’s this looking?

    Kepa

    James, Cancelo, Trippier

    Martinelli, Saka, KDB, Rashford

    Wilson, Nunez, Haaland

    (Ward, White, Andreas, Bueno)

    1. teddy.
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Pretty solid. Wouldn't double up on Chelsea defence myself.

      1. AandyzZ
        • 8 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        It is a risk - but the double is there!

  14. Catastrophe
    • 15 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    How's this looking chaps? 0.1m ITB

    Ward
    Cancelo, Trippier, White
    Salah, KDB, Rashford, Odegaard, Almiron
    Haaland, Martial

    (Iversen, 4.4D, Greenwood, N.Williams)

    Cheers

    1. sozopol
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      good but not a lot of flexibility

  15. sozopol
    • 14 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Anyone tempted by Solanke as 3rd F? Points total is up there with Wilson and Mitro while price is much cheaper, and his fixtures are so-so but not terrible. I don't see him in any squads here. I'm currently torn between him and Wilson (with Mitro a doubt), anything I'm missing? Thanks!

    1. teddy.
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Had him early on this season and lost faith in him. Although his points total is intriguing, he's only picked up attacking return in 5 games, vs Forest, Fulham, Leicester, Leeds and Everton...

  16. Sam (Team Sam)
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 17 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    This looks good right? 0.0 left.

    Ward

    James, Walker, Trippier

    Salah, Saka, Martinelli, Almiron

    Haaland, Kane, Darwin

    Subs: Iversen, White, Andreas, Patterson

    1. BobbyDoesNotLook
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Boy got cash.

      1. Sam (Team Sam)
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 17 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        Ha, have I used it wisely though?

        Wasn't intentionally playing the rises this year. Just had Trippier, Martinelli, Haaland from the start

    2. Big Mike
      • 3 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      KDB for Salah, Rashford for Saka.

  17. OptimusBlack
    • 13 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    How is she looking?

    Kepa (Ward )
    Xxx Trippier Shaw (White Patterson)
    KDB Martinelli Rashford Almiron (Andreas)
    Haaland Kane Darwin
    A- Walker + 1 M
    B- James
    C- Other choice

    1. The 12th Man
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      B

    2. Krafty Werks
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      B

    3. Big Mike
      • 3 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      A, then with the extra 1m I'd upgrade White to Gabriel.

  18. Business Dog
    • 11 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Have £3.4m still to spend on this 3-5-2 team. Where would you spend it?

    Kepa
    Trippier James Gabriel
    KDB Foden Martinelli Rashford Almiron
    Haaland Darwin

    Ward Patterson Botman Greenwood

    1. Snake Juice
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Almiron to Saka. Get your triple Arsenal in early, DGW 21 looks likely.

      Could also be tempted by Gabriel to Robbo

      1. Business Dog
        • 11 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        Cheers - Saka was next on the mid list - just missed out on this draft. Think I’m getting too hung up on Almiron previous points.

    2. The 12th Man
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Darwin > Kane or
      Foden > Bruno or
      Martinelli > Saka or
      Gabriel > Cancelo, Botman > White.

      Team does look ok as it is though so money could stay in the bank for an emerging player.

      1. Business Dog
        • 11 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        Gabriel to Cancelo potentially then - would need to sort Foden to Saka/Kulu with that.

    3. teddy.
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Personally I'd upgrade my bench

    4. Mirror Man
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Do you bring pigs ears and kong wubba chew toys into the office or is that frowned upon?

      1. Business Dog
        • 11 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        anything goes at the office, as long as sales are through the woof!

        1. Mirror Man
          3 years, 6 months ago

          Good boy!

    5. Big Mike
      • 3 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Foden to Andreas, Greenwood to Kane. That would enable you to play a 3-4-3. Foden is too much of a rotation risk for me.

  19. HollywoodXI
    • 11 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    RMT?

    Kepa
    Shaw Walker White
    Salah KDB Martinelli Rashford
    Haaland Nunez Martial

    Ward Andreas Botman Bueno

    1. Herger
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Same as everyone else’s. It’s fine

    2. Flynny
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      V strong. Obviously you are cool with the weaker defence

      Despite no cancelo or trips still looks good

    3. OptimusBlack
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Booom

  20. Flynny
    • 11 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    How would you fill in the gaps here please?

    Ward xxx
    Xxx james trippier white bueno
    Salah martinelli rashford almiron andreas
    Haaland darwin xxx

    A....kepa cancelo martial

    B....iversen walker kane

    Thanks

    1. Krafty Werks
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      A

    2. OptimusBlack
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      A

      1. Flynny
        • 11 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        Thanks

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

      Knowing your fondness for the template I’d say A

  21. Lionac
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    A) James & bench fodder
    or
    B) Shaw & Walker

    Have Trippier, Shaw & Bueno

  22. BobbyDoesNotLook
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    How nailed are Bueno and Patterson? Asking from broke and intelligent FPL colleagues.

    1. billnats
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Patterson is nailed.
      Bueno; new coach so who knows. He shared minutes in the friendlies

  23. Krafty Werks
    • 11 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Ok, after much deliberation and dozens of drafts over the last few weeks, I think this could actually be 'the one'?! RMT please?! :

    Kepa
    Cancelo / James / Trippier
    KDB / Kulusevski / Rashford / Odegaard
    Haaland / Darwin / Martial

    Ward, Andreas, White, Patterson

    0.5 ITB for a likely Martial > Mitro for Fulham's double in GW19 and Rashford > Trossard in GW21 for fixture swing and quite likely Brighton double gameweek. Only thing I'm still contemplating is just going with B.Williams over Patterson for the 0.2 extra just in case I do wanna move KDB > Salah sooner than expected? The spot will likely be a dead one anyway? Any thoughts much appreciated? Thanks.

    1. teddy.
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      If you get any surprises that you need to use your transfers for you could be stuck with double Utd attack longer than you think. I wouldn't be in a rush for double Chelsea defence either.

      1. Krafty Werks
        • 11 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        Double Chelsea defence 'is what it is?' at this point in time and from what I've seen a majority are taking that route? James' ceiling is just too good to ignore and 4.5 for Chelsea's number 1 keeper is in my eyes is too? It's a calculated risk? No one can plan for 'surprises' and I have simply come up with a plan that fingers crossed works out as that's all we can do at this juncture? Martial only needs to stay fit for 2 gameweeks which isn't exactly asking for the world?! The % call is that I have a decent enough bench to cover the odd injury in that time period should it arise anyway? Rashford looks a fantastic asset to own next 3 and he's going nowhere!! Thanks for your reply and good luck for the restart mate.

  24. Burger
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Anyone still got there wildcard? What a waste. Which punts would you for this week only? I can clean my team up again next GW. Thanks.

    1. lilmessipran
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Mate everyone has their second wildcard..first wc if not used before has expired

      1. Burger
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        Oops, I'm great at this game 😆

    2. Mirror Man
      3 years, 6 months ago

      I have so many wildcards I've started to sell a few on eBay.

    3. Mirror Man
      3 years, 6 months ago

      That's a huge amount of lettuce for a burger, don't you think?

  25. lilmessipran
    • 13 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Thoughts on this threemium draft, triple city without Cancelo..White and Perraud rotation looks ok on paper

    Ederson Ward
    Trippier James White Perraud Patterson
    Kdb Rash Mart Almiron Andreas
    Haaland Kane Darwin

  26. Dr Funk
    • 13 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Draft number 12. A 442...

    Ward / (Iversen)
    Robertson / James / Cancelo / Trippier / (Bueno)
    DeBruyne / Kulusevski / Almiron / Martinelli / (Andreas)
    Kane / Haaland / (Greenwood)

    Any good?

    1. Mirror Man
      3 years, 6 months ago

      12. A 442 is a rather complex code for an fpl draft.

  27. It’s gonna Ben Mee
    • 12 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    GTG?

    DDG
    Walker James Saliba
    KdB Almiron Bruno Martinelli
    Haaland(c) Wilson Darwin

    Bench: Ward Trippier Andreas Patterson

    1. Big Mike
      • 3 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Like the DDG pick, the first time I've seen him mentioned. Having Trippier on the bench would worry me though, he's the highest scoring fpl defender. Plus I'd rather have Gabriel over Saliba.

  28. billnats
    • 14 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    A) Kepa, Cancelo, Rashford & Kane
    B) Ederson, James, Rashford & Kane
    C) Kepa, James, Salah & Kane

    1. billnats
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Sorry… C clearly isn’t correct.
      Martial instead of Kane

    2. Kay317
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      A

    3. Big Mike
      • 3 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      A

  29. Kay317
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    A) Kane and Foden
    B) Martial/Mitro and KDB

    1. Fabreghastly
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      B

    2. billnats
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      B for me. Foden massive rotation risk and KDB is just too good not to have

      1. Kay317
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        Martial or Mitro? Or a other option?

        1. Big Mike
          • 3 Years
          3 years, 6 months ago

          B with Mitro until he picks up another yellow. Do you already have Rashford? He's preferable to Martial in my opinion.

  30. Scratch
    • 16 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Quite like this

    Kepa / Ward
    Trippier, Reece, Cancelo, White, Bueno
    Martinelli, Rashford, Andreas, Jorginho, Salah/KDB
    Mitrovic, Haaland, Kane

    1. Herger
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      How come mate?