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Ahead of Friday’s Scout Picks selection, our in-house team of Sam, Marc, Tom and Neale each put forward the Fantasy Premier League (FPL) players they think should make the cut.

Our panelists submit 18-man player longlists with the focus just on the upcoming Gameweek – and with various stipulations, as detailed in the next section.

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. Anything outside of this window, we cover in the regularly updated Watchlist.

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 31

 

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  1. My heart goes Salalalalah
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 3 days ago

    Keep Rashford if FH32. And Shaw. Grealish won't start

    1. Christina.
      • 16 Years
      3 years, 3 days ago

      fok weet, ek vat wyn!

      1. My heart goes Salalalalah
        • 9 Years
        3 years, 3 days ago

        Bahahahaaaa ek gaan self later onder die prop inklim!

    2. Black Knights
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 3 days ago

      I'm still thinking of Maddo to Grealish though.

      I'm FHing in 32 so need to use a transfer in 31, and he's in great form so will be handy for 33 to 38 anyway.

      1. Christina.
        • 16 Years
        3 years, 3 days ago

        I have faith in Maddi
        Selling Rahsford

  2. Big Ronnie
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    3 years, 3 days ago

    1FT and £1m ITB. Plan to FH32.

    Transfer out?
    A) Rashford
    B) Maddison

    Transfer in?
    1) Grealish
    2) Martinelli

    Raya
    Trippier, Schar, Estupinan,
    Saka, Mac, Mitoma, Maddison
    Haaland, Kane Watkins

    Kepa, Rashford, Chilwell, Shaw

    1. g40steve
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 3 days ago

      B

      Either -

      But Grealish past two games 12, 12 & facing Leicester?

    2. Heavy Cream
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 3 days ago

      B1

  3. leocarter27
    • 11 Years
    3 years, 3 days ago

    0.0 ITB

    A) Akanji in for Mee
    B) Martinelli in for Rash *Would need a -4 to bring Rash back*

    Akanji would give me extra doubler for 34/37

    Thanks!

    1. g40steve
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 3 days ago

      A

  4. g40steve
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 3 days ago

    GTG?

    Bench order look correct, unsure on Zinch/Chilwell?

    Raya
    Ake, Trippier, Zinch
    Martinelli, Mitoma, Gealish, BrunoF
    Watkins, Kane, Hauland

    Kepa, Chilwell, Pervis, Rashford

    .2

    1. leocarter27
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 3 days ago

      Perfect! GL

  5. My neck my back my Saed Kol…
    • 11 Years
    3 years, 3 days ago

    Sell rashford for a brighton mid? Already have martinelli, salah, grealish and Mitoma mid. Will FH in 32 so it’s use it or lose it with the free transfer.

    1. AC/DC AFC
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 3 days ago

      yeah

      If you don't have 3 strikers to start

      1. My neck my back my Saed Kol…
        • 11 Years
        3 years, 3 days ago

        Currently have Watkins Kane and Haaland. The transfer is purely to cover me for the double

    2. sulldaddy
      • 16 Years
      3 years, 3 days ago

      CP MID would be my suggestion

      1. My neck my back my Saed Kol…
        • 11 Years
        3 years, 3 days ago

        Ooo interesting. Not sure we’ve seen enough of them yet to back but could work

  6. Milk, 1 Šuker
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    3 years, 3 days ago

    Surprised very few people if any have talked about Jadon Sancho. I thinking of him as a one-week punt before FH32 and WC33.

    1. Heiro
      • 16 Years
      3 years, 3 days ago

      Quite like it actually and didnt think about it.
      Issue is, its a transfer to get him out again..

      1. Milk, 1 Šuker
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        3 years, 3 days ago

        Doesn't matter as I'm wildcarding in 33

    2. Dynamic Duos
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 3 days ago

      Martinelli or Gakpo for me as no fh left

    3. Tonyawesome69
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 3 days ago

      Not many folks on FH32 and WC33 strategy. City attacker at home feels more explosive then United away to Forest without their talisman

      1. Milk, 1 Šuker
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        3 years, 3 days ago

        Do you think it's a good strategy Tony? Sancho aside.

        1. Tonyawesome69
          • 7 Years
          3 years, 3 days ago

          Yes probably fine. Also depends how your team looks this GW. You could WC this GW instead of 33 as I don't think the draft would be that much different in 31 v 33 since you have FH32

          1. Milk, 1 Šuker
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 13 Years
            3 years, 3 days ago

            True. Want to see my team?

            1. Tonyawesome69
              • 7 Years
              3 years, 3 days ago

              Yeah sure if you want me to have a look

              1. Milk, 1 Šuker
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                • 13 Years
                3 years, 3 days ago

                Thanks.

                Kepa Steele

                Trippier White Mee Pervis Shaw

                Martinelli Saka Maddy Mitoma Rash

                Haaland Watkins Kane

                1. Tonyawesome69
                  • 7 Years
                  3 years, 3 days ago

                  FH32 and WC33 is probably the right way to play the chips. You could use the FH in another GW as you could get 10 players in 32 and potentially cover the main picks like Salah (sell Haaland in then bring him back in WC33)

                  1. Milk, 1 Šuker
                    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                    • 13 Years
                    3 years, 3 days ago

                    Getting rid of Haaland would need a -4 which I'm not prepare to do

                    1. Tonyawesome69
                      • 7 Years
                      3 years, 3 days ago

                      You could save FT and have 2 in 32. Just depends how much you can gain in FH32 vs using it on another GW.

                      1. Milk, 1 Šuker
                        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                        • 13 Years
                        3 years, 3 days ago

                        This is the tricky part. So if I play my FH elsewhere, it's more likely that my WC will hold those players anyway, so maybe FH32 is the way forward.

                      2. Tonyawesome69
                        • 7 Years
                        3 years, 3 days ago

                        Probably the easiest way to play the chips. On Sancho, watch the Europa game tonight and see how they get on without Rashford. Tight turnaround from Thurs night Sevilla to Sun afternoon against Forest

                  2. Milk, 1 Šuker
                    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                    • 13 Years
                    3 years, 3 days ago

                    Thanks Tony

    4. Amartey Partey
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 3 days ago

      How much have you watched Sancho lately? He's been poor. Will be a good option if he suddenly finds form but it's a risk.

  7. DBW - Slug's Mortgage …
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 3 days ago

    I think I'm selling Trippier.

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

      At your own peril

    2. Dynamic Duos
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 3 days ago

      Stop thinking

    3. Hurnt
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 3 days ago

      Why

      1. DBW - Slug's Mortgage …
        • 5 Years
        3 years, 3 days ago

        Everyone has him, he's going to concede in the next two and I need funds for Haaland.

        I know it's a risk.

        1. RICICLE
          • 3 Years
          3 years, 3 days ago

          Why on earth would he concede in the next two lol! Could easily be shut outs.

    4. sulldaddy
      • 16 Years
      3 years, 3 days ago

      NO.

      DONT DO THAT

    5. IN SANE IN DE BRUYNE
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 3 days ago

      Sounds stupid but good luck

      1. DBW - Slug's Mortgage …
        • 5 Years
        3 years, 3 days ago

        2
        2
        12
        2
        5
        1
        1
        2
        2

        2 returns in his last 9. Does it really look stupid?

        1. Tonyawesome69
          • 7 Years
          3 years, 3 days ago

          Past returns doesn't predict future returns.

          1. DBW - Slug's Mortgage …
            • 5 Years
            3 years, 3 days ago

            But it shows he’s not performing very well FPL wise,

            1. Tonyawesome69
              • 7 Years
              3 years, 3 days ago

              You do realise he is the top scoring defender in the game this season.

              Newcastle have the 2nd best defence in the league this season, he is on most set pieces and very good for BPS

  8. EmreCan Hustle
    • 13 Years
    3 years, 3 days ago

    Thoughts on Gundogan as a 1 week punt?

    How nailed is he?
    Bilva seems to be his main competitor but Pep prefers him on the right.

    Thanks

  9. NumberSix
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 4 Years
    3 years, 3 days ago

    Got myself into a right mess taking out Haaland. Only way I can afford to bring him back is a 4pt hit. Will FH 32 and then Wildcard thereafter. But is this worth it?
    A) Salah + Toney > Grealish + Haaland -4pt
    B) Hold

    1. Amartey Partey
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 3 days ago

      I wouldn't sell Salah.

  10. Zenith UK
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 3 days ago

    TM if you are floating around, the site has returned to normal now, I don't know if this was you or the old switch it off and on again but if it was you. Thank you!

    1. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 16 Years
      3 years, 3 days ago

      It was probably you.

  11. SomeoneKnows
    • 10 Years
    3 years, 3 days ago

    Two dilemmas I would appreciate your thoughts on...

    A) Best Rashford replacement (7.9 max) that's non Arsenal and doesn't blank in GW32?

    B) Best Shaw replacement (6.1 max) that's non Newcastle and doesn't blank in GW32?

    1. Dynamic Duos
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 3 days ago

      A Gakpo
      B keep Shaw

    2. Bobby Digital
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 3 days ago

      A. Gapko
      B. Konate

    3. jonnybhoy
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 3 days ago

      A) Grealish
      B) Keep shaw

      1. Dynamic Duos
        • 12 Years
        3 years, 3 days ago

        Grealish? Try again

    4. Tonyawesome69
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 3 days ago

      Don't mind the Gakpo shout if confident he starts. Billing and Olise/Eze are alternatives.

      Porto as the defender pick

      1. Tonyawesome69
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 3 days ago

        Porro*

  12. Corona is not good 4 U
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 3 days ago

    What to do with this team?

    Raya (Kepa)
    Henry, Trippier, Ake, Chilwell (Koulibaly)
    Saka, Mitoma, Mac Allister (Maddison) (Rashford)
    Haaland, Kane, Watkins

    1 free transfer

    A) Maddison -> Grealish
    B) Rashford -> Martinelli
    C) both for - 4?

    Thank you!

    1. jonnybhoy
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 3 days ago

      A

    2. Tonyawesome69
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 3 days ago

      What's the plan for BGW32

      1. Corona is not good 4 U
        • 5 Years
        3 years, 3 days ago

        I will use the free hit chip.

        1. Tonyawesome69
          • 7 Years
          3 years, 3 days ago

          Makes sense to get Grealish then

  13. Corona is not good 4 U
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 3 days ago

    Is this good to go?

    Raya (Kepa)
    Henry, Trippier, Ake (Chilwell) (Koulibaly)
    Martinelli, Saka, Mitoma, Mac Allister (Maddison)
    Haaland, Kane, Watkins

    Thank you!

    1. Tonyawesome69
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 3 days ago

      Yes

    2. Fintroy
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 3 days ago

      Yes, you should pick up loads of points against others with that 'differential' team!! lol - mind you, if you not 'chasing'...its nailed.

  14. jonnybhoy
    • 13 Years
    3 years, 3 days ago

    What to do here? FH in 32 so want to use FT

    Raya
    Trippier Schar Estu
    Saka Mitoma March Bruno
    Haaland (C) Kane Watkins

    Kepa Henry Rashford* Shaw*

    A) Raya to Ederson - original plan
    B) Rashford to Grealish
    C) Something else

    1. Tonyawesome69
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 3 days ago

      Much itb

      1. jonnybhoy
        • 13 Years
        3 years, 3 days ago

        0.9m

        1. Tonyawesome69
          • 7 Years
          3 years, 3 days ago

          Boils down to if you think Rashford will be back for 34 or not. March is a good replacement to bench Rashford. Also FH32 allows you to delay the Rashford move and hopefully get more info in 33

    2. waltzingmatildas
      • 15 Years
      3 years, 3 days ago

      B

  15. The Big Fella
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 3 days ago

    I am going to sell Rashford. There is no upside to me keeping him as I won't lose any value in selling him and bringing him back in if he drops once I sell him (I got him late). I know there is a link to an Eze and Olise article above, but it is non-conclusive. Anybody watched them and can tell me who is better on the eye test?

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

      Olise based on eye-test

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

        Reply fail below: That is the direction I am leaning in too. The corners seal it for me, I think. I want to wait until the pressers to see if there is any information on KDB though. If there is and he is out, priority transfer is Kev to Salah.

    2. The Big Fella
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 3 days ago

      That is the direction I am leaning in too. The corners seal it for me, I think. I want to wait until the pressers to see if there is any information on KDB though. If there is and he is out, priority transfer is Kev to Salah.

    3. Tonyawesome69
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 3 days ago

      It's more to do with using transfers rather than the value aspect

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

        What do you mean sorry?

        1. Tonyawesome69
          • 7 Years
          3 years, 3 days ago

          Player value is not important factor to consider imo especially at this stage of the season. With not many GWs left, FTs are precious.

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

            My team is well set up, injuries aside, until the end of the season. I used my WC last week. I will FH GW32 and GW34 I already have nearly a full squad of doublers. I only mentioned value as this seems to be the main/most repeated argument for keeping Rashford and it is not applicable to me, as covered above.

            1. Tonyawesome69
              • 7 Years
              3 years, 3 days ago

              The main reasons folks have been looking to sell Rashford are they either don't think he'll start both games in 34 or don't plan to FH32. I just don't think using value is the right reason to sell a player

    4. Hughes Your Daddy
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 3 days ago

      Yeah, I watched them quite abit at home at Selhurst Park (and TV away games) both are great options right now with our run in against teams below us. I personally have Eze over Olise, based on how he performed under Roy both before in his first stint as manager and now again that hes back, he has allot of freedom and hes now back to his best. But you cant go wrong with either choice.

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

        Thanks for this detailed reply. I was leaning more towards Olise, just because of corners. I have a feeling that whichever I buy, the other will be the one to deliver this week (typical). This was really helpful though thanks!

  16. waltzingmatildas
    • 15 Years
    3 years, 3 days ago

    A) Chilwell to TAA
    B) Rashford to Grealish (bench Mac Allister)

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

      You going FH32? Grealish if you are.

      Chilwell should play now that he's banned in CL.

      1. waltzingmatildas
        • 15 Years
        3 years, 3 days ago

        Yes FH32.
        Leaning towards B. I need to make up some ground and time is running out

    2. BeWater
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 3 days ago

      I have that choice and may do the TAA move. I don't really want to play my double City mids v Chilwell.

  17. SomeoneKnows
    • 10 Years
    3 years, 3 days ago

    Would you FH32 or FH34 with the following team, 1FT available, 1m itb and no more chips left?

    3x ARS (Saka, Martinelli, Zinch)
    2x NEW (Trippier, Botman)
    1x TOT (Kane)
    1x AVL (Watkins)
    1x LEI (Maddison)
    1x BRE (Raya)
    ----------------------------------------------------
    2x BRI (Mitoma, Estupinan)
    2x MUN (Rashford*, Shaw*)
    1x MCI (Haaland)

    Leaning towards FH34 as I already have 9 starting for GW32 but not sure who to replace Rashford / Shaw with and it also means I get stuck with Maddison

    1. IN SANE IN DE BRUYNE
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 3 days ago

      34 looks like bigger gains in your case imo

    2. Ser Davos
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 3 days ago

      Similar thoughts below

      Rashford can go to an Arsenal mid

      Shaw then becomes another 32er, maybe an extra NEW defender

    3. DavvaMC
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 3 days ago

      How many player will you have GW32?

      I am also considering FH in 34. My team is below, what do you think, FH34?

      Kepa / Raya

      Estupinan / Zinc / Chilwell / Trippier / Schar

      Saka / Maddison / Rashford / Mitoma / March

      Haaland / Kane / Watkins

  18. Corona is not good 4 U
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 3 days ago

    A) Play MacAllister
    B) Bring in Martinelli for - 4

    Thank you!

    1. Dynamic Duos
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 3 days ago

      A

  19. IN SANE IN DE BRUYNE
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 3 days ago

    Maddison -> Grealish (keep Rash on the bench)?

    Raya
    Trippier Zinchenko Estupinan
    Bruno Maddison Mitoma March
    Haaland(C) Kane(VC) Watkins

    (Meslier Rashford* Schär Chilwell)
    1.0ITB 1FT

    FH GW32, my last chip

    1. Tinfoil Deathstar
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 3 days ago

      Yes looks straightforward move to me

      1. IN SANE IN DE BRUYNE
        • 9 Years
        3 years, 3 days ago

        Thanks mate!

  20. THEKID_88
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    3 years, 3 days ago

    Toney to £5.2m max striker & Rashford to Salah

    Or Rashford to Grealish - FH Gw32

  21. Tinfoil Deathstar
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 3 days ago

    Bit stuck on what to do this week. 1FT but £0 ITB so been priced out of the Rashford to Grealish move. Will be playing FH in 32.

    Any helpful recommendations very welcome!

    Raya
    Chilwell - Trippier - Shaw
    Saka - March - Mitoma - Fernandes
    Haaland (c) - Kane (vc) Watkins

    Bench: Kepa; Estupinian, Botman, Rashford

    1. IN SANE IN DE BRUYNE
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 3 days ago

      Chilwell out for someone, and keep Rash?

      or both Chilwell and Rashford out for a hit?

      1. Tinfoil Deathstar
        • 5 Years
        3 years, 3 days ago

        Yeah I’ve considered Chilwell to Ake and Rash to Grealish for a -4. But that hit is harder to justify now Chilwell is likely to start at the weekend.

        1. IN SANE IN DE BRUYNE
          • 9 Years
          3 years, 3 days ago

          Even is Chilwell is starting, what are your expectations?

          I'm leaning towards benching him because Brighton is clearly the better team

  22. Danstoke82
    • 11 Years
    3 years, 3 days ago

    Evening all

    This move for a -4

    Chilwell >

    A) Dias
    B) Stones
    C) Ake
    D) hold Chilly

    Thanks in advance

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

      D

    2. IN SANE IN DE BRUYNE
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 3 days ago

      D

    3. BeWater
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 3 days ago

      D

      1. Danstoke82
        • 11 Years
        3 years, 3 days ago

        Thanks all

    4. DavvaMC
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 3 days ago

      I am replacing with Trent, if you can afford that?

  23. leocarter27
    • 11 Years
    3 years, 3 days ago

    Do you think Akanji is a decent option from City? Can’t afford the 0.1 more for Ake!

    Thanks

    1. Tonyawesome69
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 3 days ago

      He may miss the odd game or 2 with Walker playing RCB

    2. Fintroy
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 3 days ago

      Man City player, peps obsession with rotation....avoid....

  24. donbagino
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 3 days ago

    Hi guys, I need some help
    1FT, 0,6 itb, FH32
    Kepa (Steele)
    Chilwell, Trippier, Gabriel (Botman, Shaw*)
    Mitoma, MacAllister, Maddison, Saka (Rashford*)
    Haaland, Kane, Watkins

    As you can see my concern is Maddison and Rashford.
    a) Rashford / Maddison --> Grealish (FT) (who should I sell?)
    b) Rashford and Maddison --> Grealish and max 8,5 md (who?) (-4)
    Option b) = benching dillemma (probably MacAllister) but ... dunno :/

  25. SuperStig
    • 10 Years
    3 years, 3 days ago

    Need some advice lads!
    FH in 32. WC in 33, so purely for gw 31.
    Rashy and Havertz out for
    A: Gakpo + Martial
    B: Bruno + Ferguson
    C: March + Jesus
    D: March + Isak
    Or some other combo..
    Already got Mitoma, Salah, Saka, Grealish in mid, and Watkins, Haaland up front.
    Thx

  26. Henning
    • 11 Years
    3 years, 3 days ago

    Hi.
    Need some help.
    1.1 m in bank and 1 ft.
    Want to get Salah into my team but cant do it without a hit and will prov have to loose Kane.
    Would you do that or just replace Rashford with Grealish.
    My ML rival that is 28 points behind just got Salah but dont own Kane or Grealish

    Kepa Raya
    Shaw Estupinian Trippier Botman Mings
    Saka Bruno Mitoma March Rashford
    Watkins Toney Kane

  27. sirmorbach
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 3 days ago

    Please, friends, last call:

    Raya
    Chilwell, Trippier, Gabriel
    Saka, Ødegaard, Maddison, Mitoma
    Haaland, Kane, Watkins

    Steele / *Rashford*, Burn, Mee

    A. Rashford/Maddison to Grealish
    B. Ødegaard to Martinelli
    C. Both for a hit

  28. Ser Davos
    • 10 Years
    3 years, 3 days ago

    mmm play 10 in 32 by selling Rashford and Shaw

    Then FH for 34

    1. RICICLE
      • 3 Years
      3 years, 3 days ago

      Yep, i’m doing the same just because I have a good amount playing in 32

  29. The Red Devil
    • 11 Years
    3 years, 3 days ago

    What to do here? 0.1 short of Rashford to grealish

    Raya/Kepa
    Chilwell/Dunk/Botman/Trippier/Henry
    Rashford/Saka/March/Mitoma/Bruno
    Haaland/Watkins/Kane

    1 FT 0.1 ITB

    Saka to Martinelli?
    Saka to grealish?
    Saka to Mahrez?

    Don't wanna take a hit either

  30. albert66
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 4 Years
    3 years, 3 days ago

    Hi,
    who will score more points?
    A. Porro vs Bou
    B. Eze vs Sou
    Thx