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We wish a very happy and healthy Christmas to all our readers and their loved ones!

It’s the one day a year when the virtual Fantasy Football Scout offices are completely deserted, pausing as we do for family festivities.

But we can’t completely ignore the looming Premier League resumption and the Gameweek 17 deadline, with the gifting of unlimited transfers meaning that many of us are spending more time than usual tinkering with our teams ahead of Boxing Day.

We’ve still got articles to come later this evening and tomorrow morning (including the pre-Gameweek thoughts of Burning Questions’ Andy/Sonaldo), while there’s plenty of pre-written content in our complete guide to the restart.

With the Bailey’s coursing through my bloodstream and emotions heightened, I’d like to extend a huge thank you for your continued support and patronage of the site throughout not just my brief stint as editor but over 2022 as a whole and the many years before that.

It really is a privilege to work for the site after a decade or so of being an avid reader, and it’s something I never take for granted.

There’ll be a more prolonged retrospective in the traditional New Year’s message but, from myself and all at Fantasy Football Scout, we wish you a very merry Christmas.

  1. N00B
    • 11 Years
    3 years, 3 months ago

    What is the best option here?
    A) Cancelo - Trossard (0.1 left itb)
    B) Stones - Saka (1.0 left itb)
    C) Estupinan - Bruno (0.1 left itb and I will play White)

    Kepa
    James Trippier __ White Patterson
    KDB __ Martinelli Rashford Andreas
    Haaland Darwin Wilson

    1. Drip Doctor
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      Easily A

    2. Rhodes your boat
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      A, A, A

    3. Disco Stu
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      Definitely A

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

      A

    5. Shark Team
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      A

    6. N00B
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      Wow, I didn't expect so many A. Thanks guys!

  2. Rhodes your boat
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 3 months ago

    What does everyone make of conte’s comments? Stick or twist with Kane?

    1. tim
      • 16 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      Would like to know opinions too, going with only Haaland and Darwin up front would let me have Salah and KDB, otherwise its only Salah w Haaland Kane Darwin up front.

      1. Rhodes your boat
        • 9 Years
        3 years, 3 months ago

        Same here currently on Kane haaland kdb as premiums

    2. Kellz86
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      Did I miss something extra? What did conte say?

      1. The Big Fella
        • 9 Years
        3 years, 3 months ago

        Check BBC he said he was going to rest all his WC players

    3. Conners
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      Kane hasn't played for 2 weeks. Not sure why he'd need a rest.

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

    Merry Xmas! Thoughts on this lot? GTG?

    DDG
    Walker Trippier James
    KdB Almiron Bruno Rashford
    Haaland(c) Wilson Darwin

    Bench: Ward Saliba (got him at 4.5) Andreas Patterson

    1. Shark Team
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      So you sacrifise Cancelo for Bruno Wilson while you can have Almiron Martial. It can work but im just afraid of not having Cancelo so I went for Alm Mart

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

        Yeah, (this season) Cancelo isn’t worth all that cash imo

        1. Shark Team
          • 8 Years
          3 years, 3 months ago

          In my last WC I didn’t buy him looking at stats and he got 18pts at home vs Sou so I can’t leave him out now for psychological reasons

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

            Each to their own. I owned him up until now and needless to say he is an amazing player. It’s just that I think that extra cash can be better spent this season.

  4. Kane Train
    • 11 Years
    3 years, 3 months ago

    Which One?

    A) Luke Shaw
    B) Dalot

    1. Shark Team
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      Dalot is better long term imo, but he wont play vs Forest so.. it depends on your bench

    2. Baps Hunter
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      Everyone is suggesting Shaw, but Dalot might actually be the better pick. Shaw seems to play better (more attacking) for England than for MU.

  5. weaver93
    • 14 Years
    3 years, 3 months ago

    merry Xmas everyone.
    which one ???
    A. Almiron
    B. Trossard.

    Mids Salah, Martinelli, Rashford & Andreas.
    Thanks

    1. Baps Hunter
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      A

      1. weaver93
        • 14 Years
        3 years, 3 months ago

        Thanks

    2. sulldaddy
      • 15 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      Probably also A for me. But Almiron form cant stay so hot...can it?

      1. Baps Hunter
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        3 years, 3 months ago

        Maybe not, but for his price it doesn't have to.

  6. Shark Team
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 3 months ago

    Which one?
    A) Martial (move to Mitro gw18) and play 3-4-3
    B) Saka/Trossard and play 3-5-2

    1. Baps Hunter
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      B for me

    2. sulldaddy
      • 15 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      B, but it is a close question.

      1. Shark Team
        • 8 Years
        3 years, 3 months ago

        Losing Andreas may opt me to A tbh cause he has value with DGW coming

  7. Baps Hunter
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 3 months ago

    How is she looking?

    Kepa / Ward
    Cancelo, Trippier, James, Shaw / Bueno
    Bruno, Rash, Almiron, Martinelli / Andreas
    Kane / Haaland / Darwin

    0.8 itb

    No KdB / Foden is an obvious issue, but I am chasing big time and don't see obvious route to get even Foden (unless I downgrade Cancelo to Akanji).

    1. Shark Team
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      I prefer White over Shaw, the team is great especially Bruno

      1. Baps Hunter
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        3 years, 3 months ago

        Bueno to White (who is in my current team with 0.1 price rise) is probably better idea than money itb. Thanks 🙂

      2. Baps Hunter
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        3 years, 3 months ago

        Bruno was very good in WC, CR7 is gone now and he is cheaper than KdB and Salah. I do like his fixtures also, so double up with Rashford is one way to attack (during horrible season so far).

    2. weaver93
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      Had Foden, before the break, nightmare to own. .

    3. The Big Fella
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      I also have Kane over KDB/Salah however I am debating getting rid after Conte’s comments

  8. Raiser153
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 3 months ago

    Made some changes to my team to strengthen attack and midfield but weakened defence...

    Kepa ( Ward)
    Walker, Trippier, White (Patterson, N. Williams)
    Salah, KDB, Rashford, Martinelli (Andreas)
    Haaland, Nunez, Martial

    What do you think?

    1. Baps Hunter
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      I do like Salah, Darwin, Haaland + KdB quartet, but don't trust Walker getting enough minutes. Split him to two rotating starters or something?

  9. Flynny
    • 11 Years
    3 years, 3 months ago

    Xmas all. How would you fill in the last 2 places here please? Thanks

    Kepa ward
    Cancelo james trippier white bueno
    Xxx xxx rashford almiron andreas
    Haaland darwin martial

    A....Kdb and Martinelli and 2m

    B.....salah and martinelli and 1.9m

    C....salah and foden (no arsenal) and 0.4m

    1. sulldaddy
      • 15 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      Id go A.
      With no Jesus, Martinelli appears probably locked and could be more central and focus.
      I also prefer KDB Over Salah in most situations

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

        Thanks

        I'm Currently putting kdb huat ahead of salah

        But salah and foden feels the best of both worlds perhaps?

  10. Kane Train
    • 11 Years
    3 years, 3 months ago

    Do we think Mitrovic will start?

    1. sulldaddy
      • 15 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      I dont. But just my speculation

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

      Doubtful based on the press conference info. Sounds like this foot injury is really lingering sadly.

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

    Any reliable info following Darwin Nunez’s absence from training on Saturday?

  12. Bishopool
    • 14 Years
    3 years, 3 months ago

    a) Trossard
    b) Mount
    c) Rashford

    1. ceerus
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      c

  13. _Ninja_
    • 15 Years
    3 years, 3 months ago

    G2G here? Any changes needed?

    Kepa Ward
    James Trippier Shaw White Castange
    KDB Rashford Martinelli Almiron Andreas
    Haaland Kane Darwin

  14. camarozz
    • 11 Years
    3 years, 3 months ago

    Would u go Dalot over Shaw? Can play Doherty in 1st game..

    1. Kane Train
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      Just go Shaw. Then if Dalot is back next week. Do a straight swap

  15. GangstersAllardyce
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 3 months ago

    Cancelo, Thomas > James, Shaw?

    Only playing 1 but bench is weak atm

    1. Baps Hunter
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      I would

  16. Hig1990
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 3 months ago

    Is spurs cover essential?? I have bruno but can downgrade to kulu if need be…

    1. The Mighty Hippo
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      I think Kulu is a better option.

      1. Hig1990
        • 8 Years
        3 years, 3 months ago

        Cheers mate. Kulu over bruno gives me the exact money to upgrade white to james in defence..

        Kepa
        Cancelo, Tripps, James
        KDB, Odegaard, Kulu, Rash
        Halaand, Nunez, Martial

        Ward, Andreas, Patterson, Bueno

  17. Prinzhorn
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 3 months ago

    Why is nobody going for Kulusevski? He will start again and always makes a difference for them.

    1. Baps Hunter
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      Difficult price point I'd say.

    2. camarozz
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      I am.

  18. Deer-in-headlights
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 3 months ago

    Trying to decide between these two options. Which looks best?

    A. Wilson, Kulu, Cancelo
    B. Kane, Almiron, Shaw

  19. camarozz
    • 11 Years
    3 years, 3 months ago

    Ye are all smart guys here so here's a question for u.

    I use mobile hotspot for my TV plus all /sports/Netflix /youtube on my tv etc

    Have a notification saying connected but no internet access altho my sports/Netflix work perfectly, youtube etc wont work. Any ideas?

    1. Alan The Llama
      • 16 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      Disconnect then reconnect. Usually works.

      1. camarozz
        • 11 Years
        3 years, 3 months ago

        Tried several times

    2. sulldaddy
      • 15 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      Turn off hot spot and trun back on?
      Leave TV connected throguhout

  20. NIKO.
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 3 months ago

    Merry Christmas everyone!

    A. Kane, Walker

    B. Darwin, Cancelo

    Thanks

    1. XX SMICER XX
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      I have a similar dilemma, see below.
      Walker will be rotated. Do you have a strong 1st sub?

    2. Hig1990
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      B

  21. XX SMICER XX
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 3 months ago

    Final countdown! What trio is best?

    A) Walker Salah Martial
    B) Cancelo Kulusevski Nunez

    Thanks

    1. Hig1990
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      B

  22. Drip Doctor
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    3 years, 3 months ago

    I am stuck

    A) Zaha KDB Mitrovic (Benched this GW)

    B) Almiron (Benched this gw) Foden Kane

  23. FootballRookie
    • 3 Years
    3 years, 3 months ago

    Welcome thoughts pls...

    Ward
    White, Cancelo, Trippier, James
    Rashford, KDB, Martinelli
    Wilson, Darwin, Haaland

    (Henderson, Andreas, Bailey, Bueno)

  24. Ruinenlust
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 3 months ago

    Will Kepa play?

  25. Kane Train
    • 11 Years
    3 years, 3 months ago

    Thoughts on this team?

    De Gea
    Trippier / Shaw / Patterson
    Salah / KDB / Almiron / Rashford
    Darwin / Haaland / Wilson

    Bench: Iverson, Neco, Bueno, DaSilva

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

    Ward-Iversen
    Shaw-Gabriel-Trippier-R.James-Bueno
    Kdb-Rash-Almiron-Martinelli-Pereira Haaland-Martial-Nunez

    4.8m itb. Thoughts? Besides Martial, that I see people don't like here.

  27. Dotherightthing
    • 10 Years
    3 years, 3 months ago

    Hey all,
    GTG?

    Kepa,
    Cancelo, Trippier, White,
    Salah, Trossard, Almiron, Rashford
    Haaland(C), Kane(V), Nketiah.

    Ward, Andres, Castagne, Bueno.

    Thanks and Merry Xmas.

  28. Fpl_Ludwig
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 4 Years
    3 years, 3 months ago

    Andreas and Nketiah or Martinelli and Greenwood?

    1. swampster
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      I have a similar conundrum, for you I would go Andreas and Nketiah, main reason would be Greenwoods potential minutes

  29. swampster
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 3 months ago

    Hi, think I’m down to 2 last decisions, Patterson & Nketiah or James & Greenwood, anyone have any opinions on which option? Thanks

    1. Kane Train
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      Neither

      1. swampster
        • 9 Years
        3 years, 3 months ago

        I need to choose 1 combination

  30. bso
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    3 years, 3 months ago

    Kane or Darwin? (No Salah have KDB)

    1. Kane Train
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 3 months ago

      Kane